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Official Or an Of The Slavonic Benevolent Order Of The Sate Of Texas, Founded 1897 BENEVOLENCE

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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SP.IST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 JANUARY 5, 1977 VOLUME 65 NUMBER 1

PRESIDENT'S ANNUAL NEW YEAR'S WI' AND REPORT PART U Dear Members: In last weeks issue I brought you Part I of a two-part report, namely, that of my Observations and review of the last convention. In this Part II, I wish to bring you the additional and usual annual message and report of the President of the Supreme Lodge. This Is in addition to periodic reports in the Vestnik during the year.

From all indications, the Year 1976 is going to be another good year for our Society — a record year exceeding all previous production and expectation& We have a total of 129 lodges with 52,000 'certificates in force.

(The latter is a close estimate, since the final figure will not be known until some time in early 1977; the net figures should reflect a good gain).

New Lodges. New lodges organized during 1976 included Lodge 180 "The Good Life" in Burleson on 4 April 1976 and chartered. 21 November 1976. Other lodges organized, but not yet chartered, include Lodge 185 "Hill Country" near New Braunfels, organized 14 May 1976. This lodge will be chartered the early part of 1977. Lodge No. 181 "Montgomery County" in Conroe, organized on 16 February

SL President Nick A. Morris 1975, has set its chartering ceremonies for Sunday, 20 February 1977. Lodge No. 188 "Deerest Lodge" in Centerville was organized on 22 November 1976 and they have set their official chartering for Sunday, 23 January 1977. Finally, Lodge 179 in Warrenton, organized on 3 September 1975, was officially chartered on 12 September 1976.

Effective January 1st, it will be required that a lodge be chartered within 90 days of its organization (election of officers).

There are prospects of organiz- , ing additional new lodges at the present time and some of these might come into existence the very early part of 1977. (Before this report was dispatched to the editor, it was confirmed by Bros. Joe B. Hejny and Silas Smith that one of these lodges, No. 189, Bryan, has set their organizational meeting for sometime in January of this year.) The prospects also look good for at least two new lodge buildings in 1977.

Lodges Disbanded. Lodge 118 in Kingsville disbanded during the year, with a big majority of the members transferring to Lodge 79 in Corpus Christi. Lodge 28 in Mart disbanded recently, with a big majority of the members transferring to Lodge 35 Elk. Lodge No. 2 in La Grange has all but disbanded, with most of the members transferring to Lodge No. 179 in Warrenton.

Premium Refunds. Premium refunds to members for 1976 through December will amount to approximately $208,500.

8% Refund to Lodges. The 8% refund to lodges for 1976 through December, passed by the recent convention, will amount to approximately $115,000.

Death Claims. A total of 358 death claims were paid through

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Hill was finished, we P i ved notice December 31st, 1976 v] that SPJST District V Director A Ti L. Eilsher had died that day at sympathy to all surviving relatives is fraternally extended from our entire SPJST Society.

—Editor BY-LAW COMMITTEE JERRY MILAN, Chairman 6208 Lakeside Dr., Ft. Worth 76135 Mrs. THELMA T-TRNCIti, Secretary 10610 Stonewall Blvd., Cor p us Christi 78410

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Phone: AC 817 773-L..., P.O. Box '100, Temple, T NICK A. norms, PiN atm. 985-2115 JOI B. HEIRT, Vice Prorktlo0

Res. T73-1799 LEONARD MIKESKA, Secy.Res. 778-3722 JERRY IVfIKITIAS, .4R., Fin: Secretary I .

Temple, Texas 76601 Telephone (AC 817) EDWARD L. MARNE Honorary President 2603 North 13th, Temple LIBRARY, ARCLATZS, MUSEUM Otto Hanes, Curator Res: 773- 5294 — Office: 773-1575 DIRNTORS; JOHN A. KIJBENA, Dist.

AC 713; 968-3251 (Office) Res: 968-3937 P.O. Box 308, La Grange 78965 HENRY VITEK, 4 ist.

AC 512; 859-2549 P.O. Box 67, Granger CYRILL (SU)) L'C _ Mt. III—AC 214; 741-1874 (0 ico) Rea. FA—, 072 2924 Elm St., Dallas 75220 STANLEY BROZ, Dist. V AC 915; 442-3271, Lowahe, Tx 70955 A. L. H1LSHER, DM. V Phone 869-5831 —161-7033 111211 Washington Ave. Houstc P. O. 7 MATT S. VANEK, Dist.

AC 512; 578-2687 1009 Northgate, Victoria, Tx 77901 BOB BAYER, Dist. VII AC 512; 393-6960 Route 2, Box 154A Floresville 78114

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STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR MRS. DOROTHY MASSEY, Box 100 Temple, Tx. 76501 — Ph. Res. 773-3101 STATE FIELD MANAGER Mr. Silas H. Smith, Box 100 Temple, Tx. 76501 — Ph.: AC 817; 773-1575 Home: 817 756-3427 DISTRICT SALES REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT I Bennie F. Trealek, Rt 3 Caldwell, Tx. 77836 — Ph:. AC 713; 272-8146 DISTRICT II Lad J. Zatopee, 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 6.53-9282 DISTRICT V Mrs. Evelyn Mikeska, 10126 Moorberry La. Houston, Tx. 77055 — Ph.: 713; 468.3126 DISTRICT VI Edwin Smajstrla, 305 Birchwood Dr., Victoria, Tx. 77901; Ph.: AC 512 573-7679 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Tillie Valener, Route 1, Box 55, Jourdenton, Tx, 18026 Ph.: AC 512; 784-3252 DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT I Miss Melinda Faust, (Actin g DYC) P.O. Pox 125 fraook, Texas 77870 DISTRICT II Frank Klinkovsky, 1503 E. Central Temple, Tx. 76501 — Ph.: AC 817; 773,4801 DISTRICT III lid llamas, 11012 Genetta Dr. Dallas, Tx 75228 Phone: AC 214; 270-3176 DISTRICT IV Um'. Ed. Heisler, Route 1 Seymour, Tx. 76380 — Ph.: AC 817; 888-3309 DISTRICT V Richard ;3. Wahlberg, 10506 Mayfield Road, Houston, Tx 77043 — Ph (AC 713) 468-2497 DISTRICT VI Mrs. Frank Brclecka, Route 1. Box 150 Rosenberg, Tx 77471—Ph: AC 713, 232-2085 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Maxine Pa yliske, Route 2, Box 151 Floresville, Tx. 78114 -- AC 512; 39:3-2030 Unsolicited materials for publicatLm cannot be returned unless sufficient postage is attached. Th i s includes pictures ExT;ense for publication of engagement and wedding pictures muss be born by the sender.

Changes of address end correspondence concerning delivery of Vestnik must be sent to Supreme Lodge, Box 100, Temple Tex as 76501. raid subscriptions and advertising mat ter should be addressed to Vestnik, West Texas, 76691.

Deadline for material to be accepted fof the following Issue le Thursday.

December 1st, with 6 pending at that time. These represent many good and loyal brothers and sisters who have left our midst. God grant them Eternal Rest.

New Records in Insurance. You will recall that in this report last year we predicted approximately $13,000,000 in new insurance by the end of the year. As of 20 December 1976, we have received 3,553 insurance applications for almost 216,000,000 in insurance, to be exact: $15,989,000! This will stand as our record year so far. This is truly a magnificent achievement and credit goes to everyone involved In any way in insurance sales, including the local sales representatives, the Supreme Lodge Vice President's.

Office, the State Field Manager, district sales representatives, and last but not least, the membership at large, who are also contributing to new membership gains by their recommendations of new members.

It has been a team effort and we are very proud of all of you. (Net figures in insurance gain and members will be available in the early part of 1977, and should also set a record.)

While on the subject of insurance sales, I probably do not have to remind you that although there are many facets involved in our Society's successful operation (investments, fraternal activities, youth programs, servicing of policies, public relations, etc., etc.), these are all because of and by virtue of insurance sales, which is the reason for our very existence. All other activities are "spin-off" activities as a result of insurance sales. Remember this and remind yourselves of it from time to time.

The same goes for all the benefits (and there are many) of belonging to the SPJST; they are ours because of our involvement in the sale of fraternal life insurance. Of course, all of this requires conscientious and careful administration and management of YOUR Society — and this is being done.

Workshops 19'77. Article 37(aa), passed in the recent convention, states as follows: The Supreme Lodge will periodically hold workshops for the training of local lodge officers." This matter was addromed in the October 1976 meeting of the Supreme Lodge and it was approved to hold local lodge officers' workshops in the early

Wednesday, January 5, 197 part of 1977, and it was agreed to use the same procedure in scheduling these workshops, with the same reimbursement provisions used in the previous workshops in 1974 and 1975. The officers of the Supreme Lodge subsequently met and set up the workshops schedule as follows, which pretty much follows the schedule and location of the previous workshops: Saturday, March 12th—HaBetts ville High School hosted by Lodge No. 4, Hallettsville Saturday, March 19th — SPJST Hall Praha No. 29 east of Taylor, with Lodge No. 29, Taylor acting as host.

Saturday, April 2nd — Sokol Hall (SPJST Lodge No. 135) and SPJST Hall No. 25 in Ennis.

All four lodges have been contacted and the membership has consented to again host these workshops. We thank them for their cooperation. We feel that the previous workshops were mutually beneficial for the exchange of information and ideas. The workshops will again involve presidents and vice presidents in one section, secretaries in another, and financial secretaries in still another. The respective officers in the Supreme Lodge will conduct and instruct these workshops. We will be bringing you further information on these workshops in the early part of 1977. In the meantime, check the above dates on your calendar because it behooves every lodge officer involved, to be present at these workshops. It will be at least a year, perhaps two, before the same opportunity arises again. You will have the important opportunity of being instructed and 9,sking questions that perhaps you have always wanted to ask firsthand but didn't have the chance to.

A Lot of Miles. As we have said before, Texas is a mighty big place and we have done a lot of travelling on behalf of the SPJST this past year. The records here in the Supreme Lodge reflect all of this in detail. We try to move among our membership as much as practicable and hope (and I believe) that we have been helpful in these visits. Speaking for myself, and the records will bear this out, that in the period SINCE the convention up to and through the 20th of December as this report is being

3 prepared,travelled to 0 of 5,624 miles on .;ociety business! Tins In 0 re than I travelled the months Oar to the convention v,hen I logged "only" 3,951 miles. It has not always been easy and there were times when the easier way out would have been to rest with our families at home. I st this only to counter the recent unwarranted allegation that after our re-elections in the recent. convention that we travelled less than we did before the convention. The facts and the record, as far as I am, concerned, show an entirely different picture. There are many trips already scheduled for official business for the early part of 197 7.

We are a growing and vibrant Society and that requires the presence of leadership in a lot or places on many occasions. Those of you who may be interested may compare our progress to other fraternals, both here in Texas and nationally.

The results will both please and surprise you. We are doing our best within the realm of human possibility, and we ask only for fairness and reason.

Agents' Licensing. Youviil reca l l that I had previously reported on our efforts in having agents of Fraternal Benefit Societies in Texas exempt from any licensing provisions by the State Legislature. appeared once before the full Committee on. Insurance in 1975 and once before the Sub-Committee on Agents' Licensing in 1976.

You will recall that in my supplementary report in the convention that we were actually, at that time, waiting for a determination on the ultimate recommendation by the Sub-Committee. I learned about it shortly after the convention. The chairman of that Sub-Committee, in his report stated, in part: "The Committee also debated whether or not to require the licensing of agents representing fraternal benefit societies. The Committee recommendations in this area are delineated in Section IV under 'Recommendations'."

Section 117 of the chairman's report reads as follows: "licensing of Fraternal Benefit Societies. Presently, the Fraternal Benefit Societies are regulated exclusively under Chapter 10 of the Texas Insurance Code. Most rTatcrnals require that an individual, as a eon-

dition of membership, must purchase a prescribed amount of life, accident and health insurance. The Sub-Committee feels that this area of licensing needs niore study in view of its broad application and recommends that the 65th Legislature undertake the investigation."

I then submitted an amendment proposal to the chairman's last paragraph to substitute the words "Fraternal Life Insurance certificate" in place of "prescribed amount of life," since there is,no actual prescribed amount of life insurance that one has to buy as a condition of membership. I further submitted the information that none of the Texas-domiciled fraternals offer or sell accident and/or health insurance, although some of those fraternals based outside Texas but operating in Texas do.

At any rate, the chairman responded to me in part, as follows: "I received your letter containing the recommended amendments to the proposed Agents' Licensing bills. I shall be glad to see that the changes you requested are made. It was most helpful having the Fraternals take part in our committee deliberations these past months. I enjoyed working with all of those who testified before us, as we sought to determine what was the best avenue to take in the licensing of insurance agents in Texas. Thank you for your kind invitation to visit, and I shall be happy to look in on your organization the next time I am in Temple." I am sure that I express the views of the other Fraternals when I say that we appreciated the courtesies extended to us by both the full Committee and the SubCommittee during the public hearings.

In summary, I believe that the problem has been abated for the time being, but it is difficult to assess the feeling of the new 65th Legislature when they meet this January, although I feel that we have advocates and people who understand fraternals in both Chambers of the Legislature. There are always a number of new faces in every legislature, as might naturally be expected. What the 65th Legislature will do is not certain, but it can be stated that all of the Texas-domiciled Fraternals are

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4 united in their position and that Vestnik. In addition, the Financial we must continue to let our legisla- Secretary makes monthly reports to , tors in both Chambers know our the membership in the Vestnik, as position on this or any related required by our by-laws. The promatter that might come before the ceedings of all Supreme Lodge 65th Legislature. We might be call- meetings are published in the ing on the membership to help us Vestnik. We are operating within on this in 1977. I think we have the by-laws of our Society (which had, and will continue to have, a every member has access to) and lot of help in the Legislature it- in conformity with the decisions self because we represent a large and Proceedings of the last consegment of the population in this vention, which every member also State, but as everyone knows, this has assess to. All records pertainis a continuing on-going effort and ing to the Society's operations must be constantly monitored. We are on file here in the Supreme have a number of legislators that Lodge, and we make periodic rewe are greatly indebted to and I ports on these to the members. will be referring to them in the Members have the privilege of atcoming meetings throughout our tending meetings of the Supreme Society so that if any of you have Lodge to witness the deliberations the opportunity, you may express and democratic processes at work. your gratitude for their help and Members of the Supreme Lodge cooperation. This is a very im- have endeavored to answer quesportant matter to us, as is any tions in district and lodge meetlegislation pertaining to Fraternal ings, when they were present, howBenefit Societies. Our actions will ever, it may still sometimes happen perhaps need to be more concerted that a well-meaning member who and more vocal, which is certainly does not have all the facts may our privilege and even responsibi- find himself with misinformation, incorrect conclusions or assumplity.

I wish to express my sincere ap- tions. We welcome your inquiries preciation and gratitude to all of before you draw conclusions. Maymy fellow Supreme Lodge officers be a part of the picture is missing.

Also, my gratitude to all Supreme and directors for a Job well done and their devotion to their work. Lodge employees for their good They all know their Jobs and they work and loyalty to the SPJST; to are serving the Society well; the all the District Youth Counselors, final report will reflect that our their assistants, local lodge youth Society is being well managed. We leaders and their assistants, the also welcome into our ranks two youth themselves and their parents. new members: Financial Secretary and all those who have participated Bro. Jerry Mikulas, Jr., elected at in the youth program, including the recent convention, and Bro. State Youth Director Dorothy MasBob Bayer, who was elected di- sey, and all those who have helped rector of District VII in the recent the SPJST grow in any way during convention. Actually, Bro. Jerry has the past year; to all lodge workers been with the Supreme Lodge now who work so diligently at the many about 17 years and is not a new tasks around their lodges, because face or name to most of the mem- without them, lodge activities bership; he has simply been pro- could not go on, and we must remoted to that position by the con- member that we must operate on vention upon the retirement of the lodge system and strengthen it.

Bro. Ben Zabcik. Bro. Bob Bayer It behooves as many members as has been a familiar face in his dis- possible to get Involved in local trict for some time now, so that he lodge work. Remember that operatis not a complete stranger either. ing a lodge is on a year-round 12We welcome both of these good months basis. Someone has to keep brothers into our midst and wish it going and it should not be the responsibility of just a few. With them well.

The operations of our Society are all of the benefits and privileges being carefully monitored by your there are also attendant responseven directors in every quarterly sibilities. We are grateful to all of meeting of the Supreme Lodge and you for belonging to the SPJST. a thorough and complete audit is My thanks also to Bro. Otto conducted in January and July of Hanus of our LAM Department for each year and reported to the his devotion to the building up

and maintaining of our Library, Archives and Museum. We have many visitors who marvel at what we have in the "LAM" area. This whole section of our Supreme Lodge constitutes a unique attraction for many people, both in the SPJST and outside our Society. We have over 14,000 volumes catalogued in our Library, over 9,000 of which are Czech "romany," that is novels.

The rest is educational and reference material. All of this, however, is available free on loan to ,our members and even non-members; all you have to do is make your request to Bro. Hanus and he will be glad to oblige. This material, just as in any library, is here to be used.

We wish to thank the editor and publisher and the entire staff of the Cechoslovak Publishing Company for their diligence in publishing our official organ on schedule each week.

I, have enjoyed the visits and counsel of Honorary President Edward L. Marek and past Secretary Raymond Urbanovsky. We always enjoy having them sit in on some of our deliberations. I am glad to report that Brother Marek is now home from the hospital and will be reporting back from time to time.

Our prayers are for his complete recovery.

Our thanks are also expressed to our Chief Medical Examiner, Dr. Jack Weinblatt, who has worked with the Home Office in a spirit of utmost cooperation and promptness.

We also wish to acknowledge the fine work and cooperation of our Actuary, Mr. David Huff, for his work during the year in performing actuarial services and financial advice. In the SPJST, as in any insurance corporation, the actuary plays perhaps a little-known but very important role in assessing the overall financial posture of that corporation.

In conclusion, we want to express our sincere appreciation for the cordial reception at the many visits we have made to our local lodges and districts during the past year.

You have been most kind and we are grateful. Sometimes there were not enough weekends in a year and trips had to be made during the week. As I have stated many times before: I do not have all the answers to everything. Some prob-

Wednesday, January 5, 1977 lens must be solved by the good will of the members of the local lodges.

Top Ten lkdges. I should like to again give you the standing of the top ten lodges in our Society, with the following comments and ob servations: (Heretofore, I have always given you these figures as of December 1st, however, we are in the midst of converting to computer figures regarding our lodge statistics, so these figures are as of 1 October 1976.l a. Lodge 88 in Houston continues to show the largest membership and gain in the SPJST. b. Lodge 47, Seaton remains in second place, showing a nice gain for this period. c. Lodge 29, Taylor is still in third place, with also an increase in membership. d. Lodge 66, Waco continues in fourth place and registering the second largest gain in membership, after having advanced to that position within the last two or three years and not even having ranked among the first ten in previous years. e. Lodge 84, Dallas retains its fifth position. f. Lodge 24, Cyclone retains its sixth ranking, with only one member more than the next ranking lodge, Lodge 154 in Fort Worth. g. Lodge 154 in Fort Worth retains its position as No. 7, but is closing the gap with sixth-ranked Lodge 24. h. Lodge 92 in Fort Worth retains its eighth ranking. i. There is a change in the last two rankings and a switch in positions: Lodge No. 17 in New Tabor now ranks ninth, with a gain of 17 members, and Lodge 81 Needville now ranks tenth with a minus 12 in total membership. j. The biggest gains in membership, percentage-wise, were registered by Lodge No. 180 in Burleson (Dist. III) and 188 in Centerville (Dist. I). Both of these lodges were only recently organized, and in view of this are especially commended. They are both gaining membership rapidly.

New Members. In seeking new members into our SPJST we are interested in American citizens of good character of either sex leading a decent and respectable life and capable of earning a living in

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MEMBERSHIP. Top Ten Lodges In The SPJST Lodge 1 Dec. '75 1 Oct. '76 88 8,808 8,972 1,851 47 1,898 29 1,727 1,749 66 1,584 1,645 84 1,385 1,400 24 1,237 1,251 154 1,223 1,250 17 1,021 1,038 92 1,188 1,201 81 1,044 1,032

a respectable manner, and provided they enjoy good health and are within the specified age limits.

(See "Membership," p. 14 of our By-Laws). We would be severely restricted in our progress and growth if we sought new members exclusively of one nationality or national origin. It is true that the SPJST was founded by CzechTexans some 80 years ago and that the efforts at recruiting new members for many years were aimed primarily at those of Czech or Slavic extraction. However, this is not and can no longer be the case.

We have only the choice (or selection) of recruiting people of the best possible character and I believe that our sales representatives are sincerely endeavoring to do this. Furthermore, the laws and statutes pertaining to tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies simply would not allow the practice of accepting members of only one nationality or national persuasion. We would be on thin ice. We must continue to be selective in picking good members, regardless of national origin. Remember that our by-laws still reserve the right' of whether to accept a member in a local lodge up to the members in that lodge.

The Year Ahead. All of us in the Supreme Lodge look forward to the Year 1977 with even higher hopes for continued progress and growth.

Isn't it amazing that just a few short years ago we spoke cautiously of $10,000,000 in insurance written in a year, and this year we will probably exceed $16,000,000! By the next convention, we should be writing around the $20,000,000 mark! Again, I am confident that we can and will meet the challenges that await us. We are asking the continued support and cooperation of the general membership,

Gain or Lo + 164 + 47 + 22 + 61 + 15 + 14 + 27 + 17 + 13 — 12

and with everyone working together, there is no doubt that we will achieve an even greater SPJST. I am proud of our records of achievement, which speak for themselves for anyone caring to take a close look. We have and will continue to do the very best that we know how. With your help, we will all succeed together.

May I close as I have for the past several years: May God's richest blessings be with all of you during the coming New Year and in the years to come. May you especially be blessed with an abundance of good health, for that is the most important ingredient of our lives. And may the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace!

Fraternally,

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Nick A. Morris President SPJST

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These lines are being written at a time when our Bicentennial year (our 200th anniversary) of the founding of our democraticallyoriented United States of America is drawing to a close. The celebrations went on throughout the year and, of course, actually climaxed July 4, 1910 from cocst to coast and in all 50 states in various ways until the end of 1976.

In October, the Czech Day at the

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6 State Fair of Texas in Dallas was dedicated to our Czech heritage and culture, also in conjunction were many other celebrations of other ethnic groups in appreciation of the democratic foundation of our country.

Now we are stepping into the third century of the founding of our republic. Will it endure? That in a large part, depends on us as citizens of our United States. Our fraternal societies add much to the strengthening of our basic foundations of our country as envisioned by Thomas Jefferson in his Declaration of Independence. Preident Gerald Ford sent the following message to the National Fraternal Congress (NFC) of America, composed of 100 fraternal societies: "The 90th annual meeting of the National Fraternal Congress of America celebrates a long and selfless dedication to the concept or self-help. In this Bicentennial year, when we are more mindful than ever of the qualities that have contributed to our national vitality and development, the members of your organization can take special pride in their important part in advancing a tradition that has been so basic to our way of life.

"Your many civic programs and patriotic endeavors continue to add to the strength of the communities you serve and to the wellbeing of all your fellow citizens." * * At this same time we are about to enter the 80th anniversary year of the founding of our own SPJST Society which was founded 80 years ago, officially, July 1st, 1897. Will it endure? That again depends, in a great degree on us, the members of our SPJST. As your editor, I have given quite a bit of thought to our Preamble of our Constitution and By-Laws, especially since the convention and in view of some things that have happened. It states: "The main ideal, and purpose of this Society as organized by fearless and peace-loving Czech pioneers in Texas, was and is: To provide and promote fraternal and social fellowship among its members.

To endeavor to keep alive the cherished traditions, customs and language of our forefathers.

And generally, through moral, and spiritual, and economic respect,

to encourage benevolence and humanity through the society with sound practical life insurance for its members and neighbors, that we may better adapt ourselves to this new democratic nation as worthy citizens in the country of our choice or birth."

Language — In stressing the use of the Czech language, it is realized that this can be done only where and when practical and possible. All deliberations and minutes in districts and lodges may be conducted either in the Czech or English languages. The minutes of the convention shall be kept and approved in the English language.

I marvel at and respect the commonsense wisdom of our founders of 80 years ago. They wanted to provide financial security for their loved ones and also to keep alive the culture, heritage and language of which they certainly were not and could not be ashamed.

Someone may ask why so much stress was placed on preservation of the heritage, language, and culture. That is easily answered by the fact that for 300 years the Czech language was forbidden to be taught in their own homeland.

Writers like Jan Amos Komensky and others had to leave their own country to be able to write in the Czech language. (tech books were confiscated and burned. So it is no wonder then that our founders 80 years ago, when their country was still under foreign rule (until 1918), felt that this state of Texas and our U.S. was one place on earth they could practice what they thought was for the best of our Society. We have not disappointed them in their foresight in providing security and fraternal fellowship for our members and the rebirth of interest in the Czech language and culture would make them feel that we have not disappointed them in their faith in the future either. Let us not disappoint our generations to come! * * The one thing we can all be proud of is the fact that our lodge system is about the soundest basic concept of what a fraternal society consists of. The local lodge membership has the right and, frankly, obligation to control their lodge and vote on prospective members, and attend meetings to deliberate.

DISTRICT VII SALES REPRESENTATIVE'S REPORT FOR NOVEMBER, 1976

Our top sales representative is Brother Clifton Trlica of Lodge 26 — 3 members, $135,000 insurance.

Very good, Brother Trlica.

Second high is Brother Frank C. Sacky of Lodge 79, with 3 members and $12,000 insurance.

Third place — Brother Roy Hranicky of Lodge 137 with 1 member for $5,000 insurance.

In the Application-a-Month club: Frank C. Sacky — 179 months Helen Pavelka — — 126 months Thelma Hrncir — 45 months Joe A. Slavik — — 9 months Louis Krupala — 4 months These are the seven sales representatives who sold insurance in November: Sales

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Clifton Trlica 26 Frank C. Sacky 79 Roy Hranicky 137 Tillie Valchar 161 Pauline Bayer 10'7 Maxine Pavliska 107 164 Louis Krupala

3 $135,000 3 12,000 5,000 1 2 2,000 1 1,000 1 1,000 1 1,000 12/$157,000 A very fruitful November. Great work!

My special desire became a reality, and I am extremely happy to state that we went over our million dollar mark already in November.

We sold $1,099,045 insurance to 224 members so far this year. I want to say Thank You. I hope you all had a very merry Christmas and a happy new year.

Fraternally yours, Tillie Valchar District 7 Sales Rep'r — SPJST —

NEWSBRIEFS Ernest L. Janak of Hallettsville died suddenly at his home on Sunday, Dec. 19th, at the age of 62.

Funeral services were held from the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville, with burial following in the Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Brother Janak was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 4, in Hallettsville. * * Mrs. Ben (Emilie) Vanzura, 83, of West died Sunday, December 26th in the West Rest Haven. Funeral services were held at 9:30 a.m.

Wedn y January 5, 1977 Tuesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in West. Interment was in St. Mary's Cemetery. Sister Vanzura was a member of Lodge 54, West.

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Dear Members: Lodge No. 87 held its Christmas meeting and social December 10th at 7 p.m.

President Louis Marek called the meeting to order and Brother Jerry Valchar led the lodge in reciting the pledge of allegiance; members remained standing in silent tribute to deceased member Lucuis McCelvey, Sr., the brother of Frank Machalek; Joe was also remembered at this time.

A covered dish supper was served followed by a program of film of recent travels of President and Mrs. Louis Marek. Everyone expressed thanks and remarked on how much they enjoyed this program; it was very interesting to see the film of the Holy Land at this holiday season.

The next lo s, e meeting will be Friday evening, January 14th at 7:30 p.m. We will be looking forward to seeing all of you then.

May 19717 be the happiest, the healthiest, and most prosperous year ever for everyone!

Fraternally, Mrs. Dorothy Chervenka - SPJST --LODGE NO, 153, LA SALLE

Dear Members: Lodge No. 153, La Salle, will hold its annual meeting Sunday, January 9th at 6:30 p.m. at the La Salle Hall. The officers will be elected for the coming year, so mark this date on your calendar and attend this meeting.

The December 19th meeting could not be held, so be sure to attend the January 9th meeting.

Fraternally, Mrs. Wayne Wagner

ODGE NO. , ` 'OU ON Dear Brothers an St[' The lodge's monthly meeting will be held Monday, January 10th at 7:30 p.m. This will be a combination monthly meeting and annual financial report meeting. Refreshments will be served following the meeting.

I hope everyone will be able to attend more meetings this year and take more interest in the lod Don't forget that there is a change in the requirements of attendance to hold an office for next year. You must now attend a majority of the meetings now instead of one half.

See you at the meeting January 10th at 7:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Susan Schen'burn Recording Secretary SPJST

LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA Dear Members and Friends: Our regular December meeting was held December 9th at 7:30 pan. After the pledge to the flag, a moment of silence and roll call of officers, the minutes of the November meeting were read and approved.

Reports were given and here are some of the highlights: The Entertainment Chairman Sister Edna Voldan said the tickets for the New Year dance were printed and ready to go (and they are going!).

The Weinart Grohman Band will furnish the music.

Brother Clarence Morrow was reported on the sick list, having had surgery. I hope he Is 64. and will soon be coming as new the lodge. Clarence and Donelda are such nice people and we have missed them at the lodge lately.

New certificates were here for the following new members: Curtis W. Ward, Mary L. Ward, Conley C. Hoover, Rita Hoover, Ruth Keele, Annie L. Bingham and George Shotwell. We are happy to have these new members in our lodge.

The following were elected officers for 1977: President — John Seale Vice President — Henry Kendall Second VP — E. C. Baker Secretary — Vlasta Machann Financial Secretary — Lillia Mae Peter Treasurer — Hubert H. Willis.

Board of Trustees were elected as follows: Doyle Martin, Joseph

m chann, Clifford Hubbard, Dom. Foga.

The Auditing Committee is composed of Victor Peter, Henry (Hank) Kendall and Marcia Martin.

Congratulations to all of you and may you have an enjoyable and successful year.

I hope all of you are enjoying this holiday season. May the new year bring health and much happiness to all of you.

Fraternally yours, Vlasta Machann Secretary SPJST —

LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON

Our November 14th meeting was called to order by President Barabas. The pledge of allegiance was led by Bill Hanunons in the absence of Flag Bearer Mike Hejl.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.

Treasurer's report was given and the financial secretary reported that through October we had 72 members.

Youth Leader Bill Hamrnons reported that he attended District III's meeting in Ennis, with Dennis Barabas and Kenneth and Mary Ann Krivanek. Donations to our youth club were received at this meeting as follows: District III — $25; Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Kocian of Lodge 178 Longview — $10; State Youth Director Dorothy Massey — $5. He said he appreciated the donations and they would really help get the youth club started.

Brother Al Johnson stated he would have two indoor flag stands ready for our chartering.

Ways and Means Committee asked that members donate homemade goods, plants, crafts, etc., for the country store and cake for the ca.kewheel with proceeds going to the Building Fund.

Six new members were accepted.

They are: Dolores Robertson, Deta D. Butler, Allen Noteware, Scott Noteware, Fayette Tankersley and Eula Marie Tankersley.

Transfers accepted were Dennis Pustejovsky and Wilma Annie Janek.

Appointed to the Nominating Committee were Mary Johnson, Kenneth Krivanek and Bill Butler.

There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned.

Our chartering is now behind us

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8 and was a big success.

We would like to thank the Panther City Polka Boys for the music they furnished after the chartering ceremonies and also all our members and friends from other lodges who baked cakes and brought items for the country store.

We would also like to thank the ladies who worked in the kitchen during the ceremonies; without everyone's help it would not have been possible and that is what fraternalism is all about.

Fraternally, Mary Ann Krivanek Reporter •••••-•

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LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON

Dear Members: Our December meeting was called to order by President Barabas.

Secretary Kitty Rippin was absent so Sandra Barabas filled her position. The minutes were read and approved.

A letter was read from Supreme Lodge President Nick Morris stating his thanks and appreciation to everyone who took part in our chartering.

President Barabas expressed his thanks to everyone who worked at the chartering to make it such a success.

He also wished our District III Director Sid Pokladnik a speedy recovery, from our entire membership.

Greetings were read from the SUpreme Lodge and also from Vestnik Editor Rudy Sefcik.

Treasurer's and financial secretary's reports were given.

President Barabas expressed a big thank you from the membership to Brother Al Johnson for the beautiful flag stands that he donated to our lodge.

Members accepted were Chester Arthur Bean, Carolyn Black, Sureyleia Black, William Black, Sr., William Black, Jr., Philip Brown, Regina Brown, Truman Butler, Delinda Durbin, John Durbin, Kenneth Folsom, Alan Heil, Michael Hejl, Susan Heil, Martha Hrabal, David Luquette, George Luquette, Jon Pierre Luquette, Mary Luquette, Nicholas Luquette, Ja.mis Marsh, John Raymond Pustejovsky, Loretta K. Pustejovsky, Donnie Robinson, Joe Robinson, Judith Robinson, Scott Robinson, Lori White, Ronald White, Hilbert Scheler, No vie Bawler, Laura Scheler, Roy

Hampton, Cynthia Hampton, Michael Hampton, Carole Slavik, William Bohuslav Slavik, Timothy Slavik, William Steele Slavik, Sharon Fraiser and James Preston Peavlar.

Transferees accepted were John Pustejovsky, Irene Pustejovsky, Jo Prochaska, Donald Reed, Jessie Reed, Rachel Reed, Albert Sulak, Leo Sulak, Leo Sulak, Jr., John Sulak, Calvin Sulak, Sharon Massey, Hubert Janke and Celia Janke.

Social members accepted were Rudolph J. Hrabal, Sr., and Hattie Marie Sulak.

Next was the election of officers for the coming year; they are: President — Dennis Barabas 1st Vice Pres. — Jerry Janek 2nd Vice Pres. — Mike Hejl Secretary Kenneth Krivanek Financial Secretary — Laddie Bei cek Treasurer — Leroy Hampton Youth Leader — Bill Hainrhons Assistant Youth Leader — Clyde Parnell Flag Bearer — Allen Lloyd.

Doris Smajstrla was appointed to the Sunshine Committee, and Mary Ann ICrivanek appointed as reporter.

The other committees will be named at the next meeting.

A motion was made and passed to give St. Ann's Catholic Church a donation for the use of their facilities.

The next lodge meeting will be held January 9th at the home of Brother Kenneth Krivanek and Sister Mary Ann Krivanek. Dinner will be served at 1 p.m., followed by installation of officers and meeting. If some of the ladies would like to bring some pastry it would be fine. The address is 2253, 6th Avenue, Fort Worth, and we hope to see a lot of members attend and start out the new year by attending our lodge meetings.

The best of the holiday season to all of you and also hope you have a prosperous new year!

Fraternally, Mary Ann Krivanek Reporter SPJST —

LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE

Dear Members and Friends: Our January meeting will be Wednesday, January 12th, at 8 p.m. Please remember that the youth club meeting starts at 7:30 p.m.

I have been elected as your financial secretary. Please address all correspondence and premium payments to: Norma Andel, P.O. Box 341, Temple, Tx 76501. Phone 1 (AC 817) 985-2428. Please feel free to write me regarding any questions that you may have.

Fraternally yours, Norma Andel SPJST —

PILAHOL DRAMATIC CLUB NOTES

After celebrating the holidays of Christmas and the New Year, the actors taking part in "The Dutch Detective" are wide-eyed and energetic for serious rehearsals.

The Hlahol Dramatic Club has set aside Sunday, February 20th for this hilarious production. This play will be presented at Lodge 88, 1435 BeaIl Street, Houston; the time and specific details will be announced later.

Right now i can tell you that the presentation will bring you the eccentric and unbalanced state of several characters and you will betome part of the atmosphere of confusion in a hullabaloo of mistakes and misunderstandings.

We invite you to join the friendly and fraternal crowd for an early dinner beginning at 11:30 a.m.

The usual refreshing beverages will also be on hand.

The Hla.hol Dramatic Club wishes to thank our members and friends for their interest and support in the past, and with our best wishes for a Joyous, Prosperous and Happy New Year, I am Fraternally, Naomi Kostom, President Hlahol Dramatic Club SPJST

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LODGE' NO 66, WACO

Dear Members: Lodge 66 will hold its regular meeting Sunday, January 9th, at 2:30 p.m.

The ladies are asked to bring sandwiches, chips and a dessert for their family. The youth club meeting will be held at 2 p.m. Make one of your New Year resolutions to come out and participate in the business and pleasure of your lodge. We hope to see you often this coming year.

Fraternally, Bonnie Pruitt Secretary

Wednesday, January 5, 1977 Clark who has been in the hospital LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH several weeks. She is the mother of Dear Members and Friends: Sister Carrie Bell Milan. We are All the hustle and bustle is over happy to report Brother Helmut and I'm hoping you are relaxing a Frill is home from his hospital stay. little after a joyous holiday and So get well quick! getting ready for a good start in We extend our congratulations 1977. to Sister Frances Milan Mamula of Our lodge meeting for Sunday, South Bend, Indiana, who won the December 19th was called to or- championship in the Indiana State der by our president, Brother Jerry Racket Ball Tournament. She and Milan. her daughter, Missy, also had the A moment of silent tribute to our honor of traveling a few days deceased Brother Larry Pivonka with the Soviet national gymnastic who passed away at the age of team, who were on an 11-day tour 29 in Lubbock, was observed. We of the United States. Congratulaextended our sincere sympathy to tions also to her son, Mark, of the family.

UCLA who won first place in a Christmas Greetings were read swim meet with the Soviet swimfrom SL President Nick Morris, SL mers.

We will have a banquet Sunday, Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska, Editor Rudy Sefciir and Sis- January lath at 2 p.m. to help the ter Eva Dockery from Isfahan, Iran, fund for our gymnasts who will be and a letter from Lodge 79, Corpus going to the National Slet in Chicago in June.

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Our next lodge meeting will be New members accepted were Johnny M. Martin, Jerry W. Kar- Sunday, January 9th at 3 p.m.

The next coming events will be a liek, James F. Kilpatrick, Margaret F. Blevin.s, Morris Blevins, Autie dance Saturday, February 5th with M. Mobley and Christopher Kyle Gary Lee, and then a country-western dance Saturday, February 12th Stimek.

Our officers elected for 1977 are: with Jerry Max Lane.

Receipt of contributions to the President — Jerry Milan Memorial and Building Fund from Vice President — Don Steinman the following are greatly acknowSecretary — Mary Renfro ledged: Financial Secy. — Anna Milan In memory of Brother John Treasurer — Mary Hale Becan Youth Leader — Lola Kneschk Asst. Youth Leader — Martha Georgia Mihelich (Chicago) $5.00 In memory of Brother James Milan Auditing Committee — Anna Mason, Sr.: Johnson, Jeanie Mason and Don Mrs. Frank J. Riha, Jr., and family (Los Angeles — $20.00 Steinman Reporter and Sick COmm.—Mary Georgia Mihelich (Chicago) $5.00 In lieu of Christmas cards: Pavey.

Henry and Ann Banfi A good 1977 to you all!

(Chicago) — — $10.00 Sister Martha Milan was our Thank you. door prize recipient.

So with a happy New Year to you Our Christmas party on December 20th was a big success. The all! Keep smiling!

Fraternally, program was well received and we Mary Pavey thank you all; those who played a - SPJST — part in it; there are just too many LODGE NO 29, TAYLOR to mention. Then Santa made his appearance with a large group of President Edwin Adamek called children singing "Here Comes San- our monthly meeting to order Deta Claus" and that is always the cember 12th at 3 p.m. highlight of the party. We want to Troy Marek and Ronald Marx led thank the many sisters for their the members in the pledge of allegdonations of goodies, which were iance. enjoyed by all, and a special thank President Adamek welcomed the you to Santa for making so many large crowd and hopes to see evyoungsters so happy. erybody back at next year's -monthWe wish a speedy recovery to ly meetings.

Sister Anna Milan, her hand was He then called on Secretary Mike broken in a fall and to Jewel Kaiser to read the minutes of the

9 last meeting. They were approved as read.

The treasurer gave his report and Andy Marek gave the Property Committee report.

The secretary read the correspondence which included Christmas greetings from the Supreme Lodge and editor of the Vestnik, Brother Sefcik. Thank you for your thoughtfulness.

• New applicants received were Andrea Mokry, Vanessa Mokry, and Sandra Gayle Machu.

It was announced that the district workshop will be held at our lodge Saturday, March 19th.

Brother Henry Vitek, District II director, was one of the visitors at the meeting. He spoke a few words and was very impressed by us having so many young people at our meeting.

Brother Vitek also installed the newly-elected officers, namely: President — Edwin Adamek Vice President — Ronnie Rieger Secretary — Mike Kaiser Financial Secretary — Sherry Vrana Treasurer — Albin Machu Youth Leader — Melvin Steger Reporter — Ila Mae Jansky Property Committee—Otto Rieger Door prizes were won by Herbert Riethmeyer, Cornelia Hejl and Jerry Wayne Telles.

The youth club presented a fine Christmas program. We have a large and nice. club. All the ch il -drenpatic dnheprogam and singing carols and who else could we give the credit to than our wonderful youth leader, Melvin Steger, and his wife Geraldine, and Sister Catherine Adamek, asst. youth leader. Many long hours and a long time is spent with these children and we appreciate it.

The drawing was held on the tickets the youth club was selling.

The winners were: Fred Kaiser — 10-inch wrench; Mrs. Fred Mikulencak — hanging basket; Mrs. Walter Kootz — hand-painted picture; JoAnn Roznova,k — handpainted cutting board; Neal Bollard — Tupperware set; Jose Alleman — barbecue grill; Lou Beagstrom — gun cabinet.

Our next meeting will be Sunday, January 9th at 4 p.m. After the meeting adjourned, games were enjoyed by all and beautiful prizes were given. A delicious supper was served and an evening of fun

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10 and fellowship was also enjoyed by all.

Fraternally, Ila Mae Jansky Reporter SPJST

LODGE NO 107, FLO1ftESV1

announced at a later date and we hope to obtain support from all our sister lodges.

Fraternally yours, Paul Pasemann Secretary

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I hope to see all of you at our next meeting which will be on the 9th of January at 3:30 p.m.

We elected to have our meets on the first Sunday of every month, except the meeting in January.

Our lodge will be hosting District ITLI's spring meeting Sunday, March 13th.

Fraternally, Pauline S. Pavliska.

SPJST

SEATON CEIVIA2E

LABN. The annual meeting of the Seaton Cemetery Association will be held on Sunday, January 9th, ion, at Sefeik Hall, Seaton. The meeting will • • at 1:30 p.m. All members are urged to attend this meeting.

Fraternally, Ace L Chlapek Secre X

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LODGE NO. 181 FEBRUARY 20th

ING

Lodge 181 is happy to announce the chartering ceremonies to be held February 20th, 1977, at the Western Ballreem in COnroe. A lunch will be served at 12 noon followed by the ceremony and then a dance with good band music to top off the festivities. We would like to invite every lodge to our chartering and would appreciate your support.

Members who are interested in transferring to Lodge 181 who live in the Conroe, Tomball, Spring, or North Houston area, may contact the following members for information or transferring, or new membership: James Day (Conroe) 756-1030; Jimmy Coupland (Conroe) 756-6237; Paul Pasemann, secretary, 9710 Dalmally, Spring, Tx 77319, phone 376-2015; Herbert Swonke, president (Tomball) 2510989.

If there is anyone else interested M joining our lodge, please contact any of the above members so you can have your name listed as a charter member and know you were responsible in building Lodge 181.

Details of our chartering will be

Czech Instructor Mr. Win. E. Souchek, left, presents a check from the SPJST for an additional $200 contribution to San Jacinto Junior College, as mandated by the recent convention. Mr. Souchek is transmitting the cheek and a letter from Brother Morris to College President Dr. Thomas M. Spencer. teaching of the Czech language.

LODGE SENDS, SUP We had pictures made with Mr. ADDITION. L GRANT TO Souchek and have given much SAN JA€jElkiTO Xi& COLLEGE publicity to the contribution.

"With kindest personal regards, In the early part of 1976 we sent a $100 donation to San Jacinto I am Sincerely, Junior College to aid in the proThomas M. Spencer motion of teaching of the Czech President" language. This was the amount decreed and mandated from the last We trust that this financial grant convention. In the XX_Und Con- will be of some assistance to San vention in June it was recommend- Jacinto ,Junior College, and to all ed, and the delegates approved, the other institutions teaching that junior colleges receive $300 a Czech. The last convention was year, effective immediately. Nat- very generous in its allocations in urally, this meant that an addi- this area. tional $200 was due to SJJC. Fraternally, The additional $200 was sent in Nick A. Morris December. The accompanying picPresident SPJST ture is an acknowledgement of the receipt of this donation.

In an accompanying letter, College President Dr. Thomas M. Spencer had this to say: "We appreciate the check for the additional $200 paid to us by your organization to promote interest in the

Wednesday, January 5, 1977

BULLETIN BOARD District Meetings

11 LODGE NO. 30, TAITON

Lodge meetings are held on the first Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m.

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1977 SPRING MEETINGS

LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN

The District II spring meeting will be held March 27th, 1977 at Lodge 80, Holland, at the SPJST

Monthly meetings are now held every 2nd Wednesday, at 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise decided by the membership.

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* • The District III spring meeting will be held April 17, 1977 at Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood. * * The District IV spring meeting will be held the last Sunday in April - April 24, 1977. * * The District V spring meeting will be held the third Sunday in March - March 20th, 1977 - at Lodge No. 81, Needy'lle. * * District VII spring meeting will be held Sunday, March 13, 1977, at Lodge 107, Floresville. More details will be forthcoming.

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Lodge Meetings LODGE NO 9, SNOOK

Lodge meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.

- •P., ST LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN

Monthly meetings held at the SPJST lodge building the third Tuesday of each month, at 8 p.m.

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

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LODGE NO. 20, GRANGER

Lodge meetings held 2nd Friday of each month, 8 p.m. at the local SPJST Hall, and a quarterly social is held every third month.

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LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE

Regular lodge meetings held 2nd Wednesday of each month at 8:00 p.m.; social following.

LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS SPJST

Monthly, meetings held the 2nd Sunday of each month, beginning in October - through April.

- SPJST -LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR

Lodge meetings held every 2nd Sunday of the month at 4 p.m.; youth club meets at 3 p.m.

LODGE NO. 40, HILLTE

Regular meeting is held every second Sunday of each month at 2 P.m.

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LODGE NO. 47, SEATON

Lodge meetings held the 1st Sunday of each month.

SPJST LODGE NO. 48, BEYERSVILLE

Regular meeting the first Sunday of each month.

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LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO

Quarterly lodge meetings are held the first Wednesday in september, December, March and June at the American Legion Auxiliary, El Campo, 7:30 p.m.

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LODGE NO. 79, COM JS CHRISTI

Meetings are held the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at Sokol Hall on Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi.

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

Board of trustees' meet after the regular meeting.

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LODGE NO. 81 NEEDVILLE

Monthly meetings every 2nd Sunday, at 2:00 p.m. at the new SPJST Lodge Building. The building is available for private lease, (parties, reunions, etc.), call 79362:-: or 793-6284.

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LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS

The next meeting will be January 17th at 7:30 p.m.

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LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON

Monthly lodge meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m.

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LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH

Quarterly lodge meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday in March, June, September and December, at the Ellinger Fire Dept. Bldg., 7 p.m.

Regular monthly meetings, 2nd Sunday of each month, 2 p.m.

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

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Quarterly lodge meetings are held on the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December, at 3 p.m. with a social following the meetings.

SPJST LODGE NO. 66, WACO

Lodge meeting every second Sunday of each month at 2:30 p.m.; youth club meeting at 2 p.m.

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

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LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY

2nd Monday each month - officers meeting, 7 p.m. - Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

1st Sunday, each month - Youth Club meeting, 1 p.m.

Every Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Social

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LODGE NO. 107, FLORESVILLE

Our lodge meetings are held on the first Sunday of each month, at 3:30 p.m., except in January.

SPJST LODGE NO. 135, ENNIS

Lodge meetings are held on the 2nd Sunday of the month, 2 p.m.

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LODGE NO. 141, SEALY

Our lodge meetings have been changed to the first Wednesday of each month, beginning Jan. 5th, 1977, at 7:30 p.m. in the Sealy Fire Station.

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LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON

Lodge meetings held the first Friday of each month, at 8 p.m.

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

LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA Regular lodge meeting every second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Executive meetings 4th Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. The building is available for private lease, phone 713-472-9356.

- SPJST LODGE 174, ROCKDALE Lodge meetings every third Friday of each month at VFW, 7 p.m.

- SPJST LODGE NO. 176 NORTUWEST HOUSTON Monthly meeting every 3rd Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m., Long Point National Bank.

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

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

Family game nights every Friday and Sunday, at 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, Olive St., Longview. a-- SPJST

LODGE NO. 181, CONROE Official Chartering Ceremonies are set for February 20th, 1977, at Western Ballroom in Conroe. More details forthcoming.

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

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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 1977 on April 23rd at SPJST Lodge Praha No. 29, east of Taylor. These conferences have all been hosted and sponsored, and will be again next year, by the Czech Club at the University of Texas. Sheri Prasatik is Czech Club president.

We are hoping to have as many of our public supporters present as possible, plus those who are in any way interested in the Czech language program in the various

schools in Texas. Further details will be published in the Vestnik as soon as they are complete. —NAM SPJST — S.P.J.S.T. REST HOME ADDRESSES: S.P.J.S.T. REST HOME NO. I 500 East Lake Drive P. 0. Box 850 Taylor, Texas 76574 S.P.J.S.T. REST HOME NO. II P. 0. Box 347 Needville, Texas 77461

— Pledge of Allegiance SPJST

"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation, under God, Indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all."

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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 State Youth Director December 28, 1976 Dear Members: Another New Year . . . and a chance for a new beginning. The SPJST Youth Club is a good place to start encouraging your children to become active in the youth program. What other place is there for them to be supervised in all ac-

tivities with an interesting program and entertainment all during the year with a cost as low as their insurance premium. Many times the money they earn at the District Youth Achievement Day will more than pay their insurance. Have you priced the cost of a few days at camp lately? Our young people get to attend camp free if they just attend a majority of the youth club meetings during the year. If anyone is in doubt about the benefits of a youth club, I hope you will stop and weigh the advantages for the boys and girls in comparisdn to any inconveniences it may be for the parents.

There are several new lodges being organized over the state and I am sure you will soon be seeing them listed among the active lodges with active youth clubs. You can be watching for Bea Parker and her youth club from New Braunfels, Lodge 185, Bill Hammons and his youth club from Burleson, Lodge 180 and Emma Bass and her youth club from Centerville, Lodge 188. The lodges are not all chartered yet and the youth clubs are not reporting until after they get better organized, but we welcome these new lodges to our Society.

May the New Year bring blessings to you and yours, and I hope everyone will make at least one New Year's resolution — to support the SPJST with your attendance and interest, and encourage your children to be active members. We have a good thing going for them but in order for them to receive the full benefits available, they Must attend the meetings and socials.

It is a pleasure to turn in a quarterly report like the one with this letter. Even though there were seven youth clubs who did not quite have enough members attending to receive a reimbursement check, they reported their attendance and activities for the past three months.

We know they are working and trying to keep their youth clubs together. Perhaps the parents from these lodges could be more cooperative with the youth leaders and see to it that their children attend the meetings.

Fraternally, (Mrs.) Dorothy Massey State Youth Director

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SECOND QUARTERLY REPORT (September, October and November, 1976) Lodge

Location

No. 4 Hallettsville No. 6 Cottonwood No. 9 Snook No. 13 Dime Box No. 15 Buckholts No. 17 Caldwell No. 18 Elgin No. 20 Granger No. 24 Cyclone No. 25 Ennis No. 28 East Bernard No. 29 Taylor No. 30 Talton No. 32 Victoria No. 35 Elk No. 39 Bryan No. 40 Hillje No. 47 Seaton No. 48 Beyersville No. 50 El Campo No. 54 West No. 58 Hungerford No. 66 Waco No. 74 Lovelady No. 77 Bomarton No. 79 Corpus Christi No. 73/95 Seymour No. 84 Dallas (Juniors) (Teens) No. 88 Houston No. 92 Fort Worth No. 107 Floresville No. 117 Robstown No. 130 Dallas No. 133 San Antonio No. 135 Ennis No. 142 Houston No. 153 La Salle No. 154 Fort Worth No. 155 Austin No. 157 Lubbock No. 169 Brenham No. 174 Rockdale No. 176 Houston No. 177 Academy No. 178 Longview No. 179 Warrenton

Average Monthly Attendance

13.0 16.0 21.2 27.2 No Report 14.2 17.1 12.2 13.2 12.0 5.2 29.0 37.1 10.0 17.0 No Report 14.2 38.2 13.1 9.0 12.1 11.1 29.2 17.1 4.2 8.1 11.0 24.2 13.1 39.0 No Report 36.1 22.2 12.2 No Report No Report 15.0 13.1 7.2 15.2 10.2 22.0 13.0 No Report 22.1 6.1 7.1 Total Not Eligible No Reports Checks

From The Disbursement

Lodge Youth Leaders

9.75

LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO

12.00 16.25 20.75

The Lodge No. 50 Youth Club met at the home of Frankie Vanek for their monthly meeting on December 13th.

The meeting was short. We discussed the District VI meeting to be held in the spring of 1977 and we sang Christmas carols, and we also exchanged presents.

After the meeting a Christmas party was held and refreshments were served consisting of sandwiches, chips, cupcakes, cookies, peanuts and punch.

The January meeting will be held January 10th, at the Bill Georig residence.

Fraternally, Vlasta Bartos (12-27-76) Youth Leader

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LODGE NO. 47, SEATON

Dear Readers, The Lodge 47 Youth Club has had a very successful year. I have enjoyed working with each one of you. A very special relationship develops among people who participate in youth club work-youth and adults, both.

I want to compliment you on your behavior during the Christmas program. Each one of you did your part beautifully. I am so very proud of the respect that you gave each person as they did their part.

As we begin the year of 1977, one of our main projects will be to raise money for a trip to Six Flags.

When you are asked to do something, do it willingly. That is what makes a successful club. Remember, we cannot expect the adults to do all our work.

Accompanying this letter are pictures of our Christmas program.

You are a great looking group and I am very proud to be your youth leader.

Fraternally, Caralou Allen (12-29-76)

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xouth Announcers for the Lodge Club Christmas program wt e, L R. Jerry May, Katherine Morris and Stephen Morris. Not shown Ellen Lucko, who played a piano solo and accompanied the youth club's singing "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" and "Here Corn Santa Claus.

These had indl y ldu 1 r arts in the odge's Christmas program. Front, to R: wirling routine 速 Treeice Greer and Donna Mikulas; "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer" by Michael Morris. Back: "A Christmas Greeting" by Marne Allen, "A Chocolate Coated Dream" by Josef Morris; Tilano number, "White Christmas" by Kim Mikulas, and solo, "Silver _Sells" by Chip Nettles.

Children had a chance to visit with Santa at the Lodge 47 Christmas party where they received a fruit and candy bag. Pictured are, L to R: David Pechal and Glenn Hutka. (All pictures by YL Caralon Ailen - SPJST Pledge of Aiiieffiance "I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation, under God, Indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all."

hay : aother group with i one telling about a particular stinas. 1., aoat row, L Dianne Skrabanek, Elaine Zavodny, Michael Merka. Back: Jody Zavodny, Dwayne Mesecke, Mike Sodek, Tommy Merka.

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Telling Santa (Munroe 1.uelto) what she wants for Christmas is YL u'alou Allen of Lodae 47. Seaton.

L Giving readings from "Twas the Night Before Christmas" were, L to Jerrie Ann Skrabanek, Joyce Pechal, Kim Stefka, Sherry Skrabanek, Beth Vanic,ek and Marcia. Skrabanek

1,' ,Ijoyhig happy hour au Lodge 4T Christi as party were the following lovely young ladies: Kim Stefka, Alen, Joyce Pc,-' 119.1, Beth

This group presented a poem "Christmas Cand es." L to R: atefka, Jimmie Lynn Bryant, Ga.yle Wilson, Alison Sterka., Christie WAgginton and Nora Skrahanek.

be were ...le youin playing parts of "naughty boys" in "After Christmas." L to R: Jerry Bryant, David Pechal, Elden Zavodny and Glenn

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They were very appreciative of our gift.

Mrs. Hoskins served delicious refreshments after the meeting.

May everyone have a happy holiday. We especially want to say Thank You to our leader, Mrs. Dale Jezlsek, and our assistant leader, Mrs. Gloria Ebner, for their time and leadership they have so lovingli given during the past year Fraternally,• Dexter Simmons (10) (12-27-76)

LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX

Dear Members and Readers, December 19th we had an. anniversary dinner. After dinner Santa came and visited us all.

Our youth club had a Christmas pageant which everyone enjoyed.

From all of us at Lodge No. 13 to all of you a very happy New Year!

Don't forget our meeting on January 16th, at 3 p.m.

Fraternally, P'arnela Spitzenberger (12-30-76) - SPJST -

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LODGE NO. 58, HUNGFIWORD

Glads Marek and Ruby Bolton serving egg nog at the Lodge 47 Christmas party,

Dear Readers, The Hungerford SPJST Youth Club held their meeting at the Hungerford Community Center.

Vice President Chris Holmes called the meeting to order. Jackie Marek led us in the song and pledge. The roll was called and the minutes were read. Then dues were collected.

Each reciting a verse of the poem "Jest 'Fore Christmas" were Josef Morris, Roderick Hutka, Scott Sodek, Rex May and Gene Skrabanek.

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Letters From The Youth LODGE NO. 155, AUSTIN

We held our meeting on December 6th, at 6:30 p.m. We met at the nursing home where we sang Christmas carols, visited with our adopted grandparents, and distributed gifts that we had made at our meeting in November. When we left the nursing home we went to the home of one of our members, Denise Hoskins, where we had our meeting.

The secretary read the minutes of the last meeting, the treasurer reported on our finances, and the pledge of allegiance was said. Our chaplain said a prayer.

Assistant YL Gloria Ebner reported on the family that we had

Under old business we discussed making and sending valentines to a, nursing home.

There were no birthdays for December. We had a guessing game and the winners were Phyllis Spacek and Susan Chilek.

Winners for the door prizes were Para Brandt, Susan Chilek and Susan Chilek.

The meeting was then adjourned.

After our . meeting we had our.

Christmas party. Santa came and gave each one of us a sack of goodies.

Refreshments were sandwiches, cookies, chips, pickles, cake and tea, including coffee.

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LODGE NO. 169, BRENHAM

Dear Readers, Our Lodge No. 169 SPJST Youth Club had a Christmas party December 5th. We had a program for the adult members, which consisted of a story of the Nativity scene, singing and talents.

We presented Mrs. Bednar with a corsage and made her the mother of the year for our lodge. The lodge then served a covered dish supper.

Fraternally, Virginia Bednar (11) (12-30-76)

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We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 54, West, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the family of our departed lodge sister, MRS. BEN (EMILIE) VANZURA,

age 83, of West, who died Sunday, December 26th, 1976 in the. West Rest . Haven.

Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 28th at St. Mary's Catholic Church in West, with Rev. George Doskocil officiating. Interment followed in St. Mary's Cemetery.

Sister Vanzura was born in Portland, Oregon, and had lived in West for the past 70 years. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters of America Court No. 829, KJZT Society No. 11, and the SPJST Society No. 54, West.

Sister Vanzura's husband died April 1st, 1970.

Survivors include a daughter, five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

May she rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Rosie Cocek Jan Vaculik

Wednesday, January 5, 1977 EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 135, Ennis, in behalf of the entire membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother, M. W. KUBAN, age 80, of Route 1, Ennis.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, December 17th, 1976, in St. John's Catholic Church with burial at St. joseph's Cemetery.

Brother Kuban died Wednesday, December 15th at Navarro County Memorial Hospital in Corsicana.

Brother Kuban was born in Nada, Texas, on July 2nd, 1896, the son of John and Mary Podesva Kuban.

Survivors are his wife; one son, Edward Kuban; one daughter, Mrs. Daniel (Clara) Salik of Ennis, and five grandchildren.

May he rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Frank Laznovsky Tom Valek Jerry Chudej SPJST

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 15, Buckholts, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the surviving family of our departed lodge brother, CHARLIE HUNDLE, age 76, who passed away Thursday night, December. 16th, 1976 in. the St Edward Hospital in Cameron, after a long illness.

Brother Hundle was horn January llth, 1900 in Fayette County, the' son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bundle.

Brother Hundle was a retired farmer and had lived in the Buckholts community most of his life.

He had been a faithful member of Lodge 15 since November 1933. On December 12th, 1924, he was married to Miss Libby Janes of Buck -holts.

Survivors include his wife, Libby Hundle of Buckholts; one son, Charlie Hundle, Jr., of Cameron; three daughters, Mrs. Arnold (Evelyn) Orsag of New Llano, La., Mrs. Mike (Irene) Wassermann of Zabcikville, and Mrs. Raymond (Dorothy) Ezzell of Perryton; one sister (his twin), Mrs. Carolina Svetlik of Buckholts; 12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

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P.m. Saturday, December 18th at the Marek-Burns-La.ywell Funeral Home, with the Rev. Milton Maly officiating. Burial was in Corinth Cemetery.

Pallbearers were his grandsons and a nephew.

It is with much regret that we, the members of Lodge No. 15, must say rest in peace Brother Charlie; you will be missed.

Resolution . Committee: Kathleen Jurca Charlsie Svetlik Sidonia Svoboda SPJST -

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee, in behalf of the entire membership of Lodge Cesky Prapor No. 24, Cyclone, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother, JOHNNY R. MARTINEC, age 60, of 101 South 22nd Street, Temple, who died Monday, December 27th, 1976 in a Temple hospital after a short illness.

Funeral services were held December 29th in Harper-Talasek Funeral Home with Rev. Albert Michalek officiating. Burial was in Ocker Brethren Cemetery in Ocker.

Brother Martinec was born in east Bell County and lived in Bell County all his life. He was employed as a salesman for Ponca Wholesale Co. for the past 18 years.

Brother Martinec was a member of the Brethren Church, and was president of RVOS Lodge No. 1.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Mary Martinec of Temple and two sisters, Mrs. Juanita Wychopen of Temple and Mrs. Evelyn James of Dallas.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Nelda Marek Norma Andel Edwin F. Marek - SPJST EXPRESSION OE SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee, in behalf of the entire membership of Lodge Cesky Prapor No. 24, Cyclone, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of KAYUTAH HARRINGTON, age 54, of 1813 South 7th Street, Temple, who passed away at her residence Sunday morning after a long illness.

Funeral services were held Tues-

day, December 7th, 1976 at 2 p.m. in Harper-Talasek Funeral Home, with Rev. Charles Sheppard of Waco and Rev. S. W. Oates of Temple officiating. Burial was in Pendleton Cemetery.

Sister Harrington was born in Pendleton, but made her home in Temple since 1946. She was in food service and had worked for the Red Grill, at Woolco for 6 years. She was active in church work and was a member of the Pentecostal Church of God in Temple.

Survivors include her husband, Lloyd A. Harrington of Temple; two daughters, Mrs. Joy Keener and Miss Tammy Harrington, both of Temple; two sons, Kim A. Harrington and Mark Harrington, both of Temple; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Aaron E. Cox of Temple; three sisters, Mrs. Juanita Brinzo of Killeen, Mrs. Eleanor Hess of Temple and Mrs. Broosie Sheppard of Waco; a brother, Jack Cox of Killeen, and one granddaughter.

The family requested memorials be sent to the Bell County Cancer Society.

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ITEMS OF INTEREST TIME FOR PLANTING TREES AND SHRUBS Although most people shun the outdoors when cold weather arrives, that's the best time to add winter hardy trees and shrubs to the home landscape, says a Texas Agricultural Extension Service Nandscape horticulturist.

"Texas weather allows trees and shrubs to set out gaod root systems in the colder months," points out Dr. William Welch. "This allows the plants set out in the fall and winter to better withstand summer drought than those set out in the spring."

The main concern when setting out trees and shrubs in the winter is to keep them watered to avoid damage during freezing weather.

This is especially true for evergreens which have a tendency to dry, out or contract leaf burn

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The horticulturist also suggests that newly planted trees and shrubs be staked firmly to prevent damage from high winds.

"New plants should not be fertilized until after the first growing season. A good mulch of hay, dried grass clippings or leaves will help protect the root system from extreme temperature changes and will help retain moisture," explains the horticulturist.

Nurseries are beginning to get in good supplies of trees and shrubs, so Welch advises homeowners to start considering additions to the landscape in the weeks ahead.

- SPJST INDEPENDENCE FROM SMOKING

January, the month of resolutions, could be the start of a spirit of '77 movement for Texas smokers.

Now is the time for continued action by members of the Texas Department of Health Resources, who operate a Smoking and Health Program through the Chronic Disease Division.

Main thrust of the Department's program is toward the young smoker — or those about to become smokers. Texas school children are smoking more and starting earlier, according to a report released earlier this year by the Texas Congress of Parent and Teachers.

That survey'showed that 32 percent of Texas' public school population smoke — twice the national average. Teenage girl smokers, the survey showed, doubled between 1988 and 1974, catching up with their male counterparts.

The Smoking and Health Program attempts to dissuade students from starting to smoke, or to encourage them to quit by pointing to the consequences of smoking.

The harmful effects of smoking have been documented to the satisfaction of the Department of Health Resources and the medical profession. In addition to being a cause of cancer, smoking contributes to heart disease and respiratory problems. And, pregnant women who smoke heavily run greater risks of spontaneous abortion, premature birth and having babies born with symptoms of carbon monoxide intoxication.

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the habit each year even as others lated to laws in Texas and 30 other — both young and older—kick the states, which limit smoking in pubhabit. lic places. The Texas law went inVarious stop-smoking programs to effect the past September. It abound, some sponsored by the limits smoking in a museum, libhealth agencies and others spon- rary, public primary or secondary sored by private commercial in- school, theater, elevator, hospital, intrastate or transit system bus, terests.

A pilot program to develop a plane or train.

People who have suffered in sismoking cessation clinic for high lence for years are beginning to school students will be tested early in 1978 in Delia.. Designed by the speak up when they are bothered staff in the Smoking and Health by smoke.

SPJST -Program, it attempts to meet the EVERLASTING LIGHT BULB ? needs of the teenager who smokes Imagine a light bulb without by directing them to more health- filaments out that lasts ful pursuits. A similar program has many yearsto—wear but uses only onebeen developed by the American fourth the electricity of a stanCancer Society and will be spread dard bulb. throughout Texas during the new Mrs. Janice Carberry, a family year. resource management specialist, Fifty-two million Americans are with the Texas Agricultural Exstill smoking. That's roughly a tension Service, Texas A&M Univ. third of those over 18 years of age. System says that the technology Statistically, there is a glimmer of needed for producing a longer-lasthope. Tobacco sales rose 1.7 percent last year. That's a smaller in- ing, less expensive light bulb has known for many years. crease than in previous years. And, been "According to a report called per capita consumption dropped 'The Short Life of the Electric Light for the first time in five years.

Bulb,' published by the GovernIn its prevention-based educa- ment Subcommittee of the Comtional efforts in Texas public mittee on Government Operations, schools, Department of Health Re- the idea has only been partially sources members use films, games, developed because of the posed literature and the "Smoking Sam" threat to the light bulb industry. manikin to illustrate and dramatize "The Energy Research and Dethe effects of smoking on the hu- velopment Administration (ERDA) man body. Smoking Sam's lungs — liked the idea and awarded a Calsoft, spun fiberglass — are visibly ifornia company a $310,000 onestained with tar and other con- year contract to produce the entaminants as he puffs away on a ergy-saving bulb," she said.

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LADIES' HATS ARE NOT A In addition to the health aspects 'DEAD' FASHION of smoking, there is another side Will hats return to fashion? They of the story — fires. The State Fire Marshal's Office said that 22 per- have never really left — today's cent of fire deaths reported to the woman wears more hats than she office last year were attributed to realizes, Mrs. Becky Culp, area clothing specialist, says. smoking and matches.

Contemporary head coverings or In a nationwide survey conducted by the department of Commerce of 'hats' include scarves, tennis hats, 33,000 home or apartment fires, sporty visors, knitted outdoor or smoking accounted for seven per- ski caps and floppy-brimmed sun cent and matches another four shades. Also, hooded sweaters, dresses, coats and tops are current percent of the blazes.

During the past year there has fashion favorites, and don't forget been a change in mood by the pub- the traditional bridal veil or carelic concerning smoking and smok- free wig, she said. Fashionable ers. Non-smokers' rights, once a looks such as felt snap brims or field for extremists only, has be- summery straw planters hats eacr come much more popular. Some season attract slightly more inpeople look upon ashtrays with the terest than the previous season. same disdain once accorded spit- A recent survey ranked hats fourth in sales among all accessory items toons.

The attitudes concerning non- and approximately 10% of total smokers' rights have been trans- accessory sales.

Wednesday, January 5, 1977 PARENTS: DON'T LET YOUR CHILDREN BECOME VICTIMS OF FIRE In the time it takes to read the next few paragraphs, several homes in this country will catch fire. A residence burns every 45 seconds, adding up to 1,900 a day and almost 700,000 a year. Nearly 7,000 persons die in these fires and at least one-fourth of the victims are children under 14.

Most children are pathetically helpless to save themselves in a fire. Through lack of knowledge and practice, they make deadly mistakes, such as rushing into smoke-filled hallways or down burning stairways when they could go safely out a window. Some don't even try to escape. They wander in bewilderment or panic. Many hide in closets or under beds and firemen find them dead, waiting in vain for parents to rescue them.

The tragedy is that youngsters could get out alive if parents would take a few minutes to show them how.! Parents would be appalled to discover that their child's school did not hold fire drills. Yet, have you ever held a home fire drill with your child? He is about 200 times more likely to be caught In fire at home than at school.

A child who has practiced what to do in a fire is much less susceptible to panic and has a better chance of surviving, fire authorities unanimously agree. This has been proved by thousands of pupils who, are fire-drill trained, have calmly escaped from burning schools.

A home fire drill could be done "straight" like a classroom exercise or plans can be devised to capital-. ize on a child's imagination. Drills such. as "let's pretend to be firemen" may stimulate more interest and impress the information more firmly in the child's mind.

"Meet the Fire Chief" is a drill where the entire family is the fire department and one member is the fire chief. The family meets and draws a rough diagram of the house. The "chief" asks the others to help map out two separate escape routes from each room in the house. Don't depend much on stairways as these are often flooded with heat and deadly smoke.

Your best escape route is through a window, perhaps one that opens onto a garage deck or porch roof.

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Even if you can't get to the ground from there, you can usually wait for rescue. A knotted rope might be all right for athletic youngsters if they go down hand over hand instead of sliding.

Decide who will help the very young children and the elderly in the family and decide on a meeting place on the outside so no one risks going back in for someone who is already safe.

A drill called "Don the Gas Masks" teaches children about poisonous gases which are the true killers in fires.

In all the drills, stress immediate escape. Yell "SMOKE!" and have the children, wherever they are, grab a pillow or towel and place it over their mouths and noses. The cloth won't filter out poisonous gases in smoke 'but will remove some of the irritating effects of inhaling smoke. Have the children move as fast as they can, keeping close to the floor where the air is best. They should avoid deep breathing.

Smoke, not flames, is the No. 1 killer in fire. Sometimes poisonous smoke can knock you unconscious after two or three breaths and 'can kill you in a few minutes.

The next drill is called "Hot Door, Cold Door." All firemen know the danger of opening a door in a fire.

Teach your child never to fling open a bedroom door if he suspects fire. He should put his hand on the door panel and knob. If either is warm, he should not open the door, for heat and gases are on the other side ready to burst in. One lungful of superheated air can fell a person instantly. If the door doesn't feel warm, he should brace himself against it, open it a crack and be ready to slam it should smoke or heat rush in.

Tests have shown that behind a closed door your survival time is from 5 to 11 minutes. With the bedroom door open you have only 2 minutes. Ideally each bedroom should contain an audible fire detector.

A drill :ailed "Get Out Fast" train; youngster in the importa of a quick escape. A child's fir-,1 in-pwl qe in fires should always i-et. out. Have them lie on beds and then sound the I: 1 19. Time them to see how long la t -, n, to reach the meeting place outside the house. At first, let them

escape the simplest way. Then make them go through obstacles, such as "smoke" and "hot door."

Block off stairways with a string so they know to use an alternate route.

The next drill is called "Call the Fire Engines." Teach your child exactly how to call the fire department. Impress on him that if he discoversfire, he should act in this order: First, alert everyone so they can begin their escape. Then call the fire department if he can still do so safely. Lives have been lost because someone paused to call the firemen when he should have fled.

Have the children memorize the number of the fire department. Also write out the number and place it permanently near the phone.

Very small youngsters who can't dial long numbers at least can dial "0" for the operator in an emergency.

Have the child say, "Our house is on fire at (address). The name is (head of household)."

Teach children how to react correctly in an emergency.

The drill called "Man the Hoses" teaches some principles of fire fighting. Although a child will never fight fire extensively, his quick action could save his life or your house.

Stage a small paper or wood fire in the backyard — in a box, barbecue pit or trash burner — where you can control it. Show youngsters how to put it out with a bucket or a hose. A coarse spray nozzle is better than a steady stream. If you own a fire extinguisher, and you should, have everyone learn to use it.

Warn children never to throw water on an electric fire because of the shock hazard or on a greased fire 'because it may spatter, spreading the flames. Only an extinguisher designed for electrical fires will work on electricity. To squelch a grease fire on a flaming pan throw several handfuls of baking soda (never flour; it may explode). For ordinary combustibles such as wood, paper, and cloth, water is the surest extinguishing agent.

Teach children exactly what to do if their clothing catches on fire.

Jet them pretend they are on fire and have them roll up in a blanket, rug', large towel or the quickest thing available to smother the

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flames. Emphasize that they should never run if clothes are burning because the breeze fans the flames.

- SPJST PARENTS' ROLE IN CIVILIZING KIDS

Parents need a clear view of their role in developing the emotional health of their child — that they are the builders of a firm foundation for children, Dorothy Taylor, a family life education specialist, says.

"We are going through a time in history when pressures to conform are great. The parent's job is to recognize this and play a role which is something more than passive yielding.

"To restore balance, they may sometimes have to help their children stand alone. This is best done when parents demonstrate in their own lives that it is possible to differ from the majority now and then, and that one may gain selfrespect and the respect of others by not always conforming."

Miss Taylor is with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, The Texas A&M University System.

Children need leadership and authority. Children need parents who now and then question their wish to be different. Parents must be ready to say "no" when necessary.

They also need parents who help them counter the drive for conformity — whether it is a choice of friends, mode of dress, speech habits, behavior or moral values.

Children learn early that there is such a thing as individual conscience, this specialist reminds.

"Parents must be on the side of the child's emerging conscience, resourceful in finding ways of helping him to right and avoid wrong.

This means consistent discipline within the framework of love. Children want parents who stand for something — children need ideals toward which to strive," she said.

"Parents' job is to educate and civilize their children. This is a gradual, step-by-step process that takes endless patience and the willingness to see children as creatures of growing change.

Another way parents can help building emotional security in a child is to know in advance what the stumbling blacks in growing up are. With some advance knowledge about growth and the obstacles to

growth, parents can develop skill in helping a child over the bumps so he can go forward.

"Parents should use enough pressure to be challenging — but not so much that it discourages a child from trying," she reminded.

All parents want their children to be happy. They want to be able to say "yes" to children whenever possible and to make their home a place where children and their friends will feel free to be themselves. But this doesn't mean being a good pal and joining "bull sessions" is all there is to do, Miss Taylor said.

"Most parents learn as they go along and manage well. Each one has to feel his way and discover what is needed for his own particular family. As this self confidence grows, parents become less anxious and better able to face their own and their children's problems — and to recognize that the new generation's ups and downs are an inevitable part of growing up."

- SPJST UNDERSTAND LEASE AGREEMENT BEFORE SIGNING

Most apartment renters are required to sign a lease agreement — but the legal terms often make the document hard to understand, Glenda Moore, a housing and home furnishings specialist, contends.

She is with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, The Texas A&M University System.

"Be sure to understand what the lease says if you intend to become an apartment dweller. Or perhaps you have only recently signed a lease agreement and still do not know what it really says.

"The following definitions can help clarify some of the obscure legal terms."

Arrears — a term for money not paid when due, such as overdue rent.

Assign or sublet — assigning is when you lease out your apartment for the remainder of the time your lease runs. Subletting is when you lease out the apartment for only a part of the time of the lease you signed for. For instance, some people sublet their apartment just for the summer.

Demised premises — a legal term for the property you have rented.

Distraint proceedings (or proceed by distress)) — if you owe the

landlord money and do not pay he can "proceed by distress" against you. For example, he can take your personal property to force you to pay or sell it to get his money.

Ejectment — a nice word for eviction.

Goods and chattels — terms for your personal property. It is usually what the landlord will threaten to take away if the rent is not paid.

Indemnify and render the lessor harmless — it means to make the landlord free of any responsibility, even to the point of the renter not suing him.

Inure (or enure) — means to "take effect." Most leases inure when you sign them.

Lessee — term used for the renter.

Lessur — term used for the owner or one of his employees. The manager or rental agent are examples.

Notice to vacate — the renter's written statement that he is moving off the landlord's property.

Notice to quit — a written order for the renter to get off the landlord's property.

Replevin — a legal action the renter can take to get back property which was unlawfully seized by the landlord. Many leases say the renter cannot take this action.

Term of the lease — length of time the lease is in effect.

- SPJST CONSUMERS — NOT POSTAL SERVICE — IS JUDGE OF `UNDESIRABLE' MATERIAL

The postal service is no longer the judge of whether materials sent through the mail are objectionable, Lynn Bourland, a family resource management specialist, says.

"Formal rules, published July 28, 1976, now make it the consumer's responsibility to determine if the material is 'undesirable', she reported.

Persons who wish to remove their names from such mailing lists may do so by requesting Form No. 2150 from their local post office. This form calls for a prohibitory order that will be in effect for five years, ' he specialist explained.

If consumers find it inconvenient to pick up the form at the post office, they may receive the same service by writing a letter to the postmaster.

Wednesday, January 5, 197'7 PEOPLE LENGTHEN OWN LIFE SPAN Some medical experts say people in the U.S. could prevent half of their personal health problems by taking good care of themselves.

Other research shows people can add between 7 and 11 years to their lives by following seven simple guidelines.

This year untold numbers of people will abuse drugs ranging from caffeine to heroin, the Texas Medical Association says. More than $10 billion will be spent on alcohol alone. About 791 million people will be overweight. Approximately 60,000 people in the U.S. will die of lung cancer ® much of it caused by smoking.

Many people seem to get along fine consuming moderate amounts of food, alcohol and some other drugs (such as the caffeine in coffee). Trouble looms when people start over-indulging.

One study shows a definite link between daily habits and life span.

The research, which began in 1965, shows men can add 11 years to their lives and women seven years by following these seven suggestions: 1. Get the right amount of sleep.

Men need about eight hours a day; women need about seven hours.

Individual requirements vary.

2. Eat a good breakfast daily.

3. Eat three meals a day at regular times and avoid snacks.

4. Exercise regularly.

5. Keep your weight within the recommended levels.

6. Drink alcoholic beverages moderately (a maximum of two drinks a day).

7. Don't smoke cigarettes.

The study, reported in the Newsletter of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, shows that a man who observes three or fewer rules will be fortunate to reach age 67. But "a man at age 55 who follows all seven guidelines has the same physical health status as a person 25 to 30 years younger who follows less than two," the study said.

The project, done by the California Health Department's Human Population Library, also reports that those in the study who frequently engaged in active sport had half the death rate of people who exercised only occasionally.

21 CARING FOR CHRISTMAS POT PLANTS Pot plants are popular gifts during the holiday season. And with a little care, these living gifts will retain their beauty for a linger time.

Dr. William C. Welch, landscape horticulturist with the Texas A g -ricultaExensioSrvce,advises a cool location for poinsettias, chrysanthemums or azaleas.

It is important to keep the plants out of drafts and away from heating sources.

Since Christmas plants usually come from a greenhouse where they get plenty of water, frequent watering is necessary in the home, usually every other day. Since overwatering is possible, use a good planting media or a container with a hole in the bottom to allow proper drainage.

All new plants need a good light source. The best light is by a window, but artificial light will do. A plant can be damaged by placing it in direct sunlight or too near a glass window.

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5. LEDNA 1977

ROCNili 65 MSLO 1 NOVOROON1 POSELSTV! A 2PRAVA mAvighio PREDSEDY east druha

13ratki a sestry: Mimo praviden,tch zprav ye yestniku behem minuleho roku, je obvykle, to hlavni pfedseda pods sve novoroeni poselstvi a zpravu elen0ro, sari Jednoty za rok prase uplynult.

Podle dech zpriv minuili rok 1976 byl zase dobrkm a vkznamnSrm pro na:s1 Jednotu.

Mime nyni 129 tier a asi 52,000 ,certifikatt, v platnosti. (Jsou to ptiblitne Cisiice, ptesna elsla uvedeme nekdy po Novem roce)..

Rozeile tidy. Nektere !nate kady se rozpustily a to: tad C. 118 v Kingsville, vetkna elenfi ptestoupila k ke.du C. 79 v Corpus Christi; tad C. 28 v Mart, a vettina z tohoto tadu pfestoupilo k kadu C. 35 v Elk; fad C. 2 v La Grange, a skoro dichni eleni pkestoupili k tadu C. 179 ve Warrenton.

Neve tidy. lady zalotene v 1976 jsou: tad C.' 180 "Dobrk 2ivot" v Burleson 4. dubna 1976, a vSrsadni listing odevzdakia, 21. listopadw; tad C. 179 ye Warrenton, zaloten 3. zati 1975 byl titedne uveden do Jednoty 12 zCtf 1976; tad C. 185 pti New Braunfels, zaloten 14. kvetna 1976. Dale, fad C. 181 "Montgomery County" byl zaloten 16. imora v roce 1975 a bude tedne uveden do Jednoty 20. finera 1977. Nov* tad C. 188 "Deerest Lodge" v Centerville byl zaloten 22. listopadu a bude uveden do Jed noty 23. ledna 1977.

1. ledna t. r. vejde v platnost usneteni posledniho sjezdu, to nov ► fad bude muset bS?ti uveden do Jednoty za ne vic net 90 dni ode dne zalotenf.

Pkitommou dobou zapisujeme eleny do nekolik novch radu, ktere budou zaloteny nekdy ku konci roku 1976 anebo za6atkern roku 1977. (Pozn. prime byla mi podina zpravy od bra. liejnho a bra.

Smith-a, I e novfr tad C. 189 bude

salami roku 1897

zaloten v Bryan nekdy v lednu t. r.) Je take dobra nadeje, dva lady si postavi tadove budovy nekdy v tomto roce.

Minn; jsme take novk record v obnosu pojitteni v roce 1976. Do 20. prosince jsme upsali skoro 16 milionu noveho pojitteni, cot jest vet& obnos net v roce 1975, kter byl do ti doby rekordnim. Je to opravdu hezkk Idkon! Zasluhy teto einnosti. path Icelemu organisaenimu oddeleni, jehot hlavou je mistoptedseda Hlo.vnihe fadu, za rovers statnimu jednateli, jakotto tadovSrm a okrskovSma zastupcum, a pak nalfi elenove si take zaslouti dik za jejich podil v teto naboroy e akci. KaIdSr z nas je zastupeem Jednoty a vtichni jsme tzv. "prodava61'. Jsme na to drchni hrdi.

(Opina eisla a 6ist, zisk — net gain — udame nekdy zaeatkem roku 1977).

Dividendy (premium refunds vracene elendm budou obratet kolem $208,000.

Procento vracene icadiam (8% bude obnas'et kolem $115,000.

Vetim, setkani kadov*eh liked nika vroce 1974 a 1975 byl dobrk napad Hlavniho tadu ate to prospelo a pomohlo temto ntednikam pti vykonavani jejich funkci u mistnich tad& Hlavni tad se rozhodl tyto schfize potadat zase na jate roku 1977 nasledovne: 12. btezna v Hallettsville High School, hostem bude tad C. 4 v Hallettsvillu 19. btezna v Tayloru v sins du C. 29 vj'ichodne od mesta Taylor 2. dubna v Ennis, u tadu C. 135 (Sokolovna) a tadu 6. 25, oboje vSrchodne od mesta na silnici C. 34.

Vitame do sttedu Hlavniho tklesa pravezvoleneho 06etniho Hl. tadu bra. Jerry Mikulate, ml. Bro Mikulat byl privou rukou odstupujiciho it6etniho bra. Ben abeika, kterS, sloutil v tomto Made celSrch 16 roku. Take pravezvole-

neho keditele VII. okrsku bra.

Roberta Bayera, kterSr nitstoupi misto 13Srv. teditele Franty Veselky. Taime se na spolupraci techto dvou bratrC, oba schopni, mladi a nadteni.

S velikSrm /Om jsme ztratili dad dobu zneschoppeneho teditele V. okrsku bra. Ernesta Hankou.

Zemiel 6. listopadu, pohleb mel 8. listopadu. Jeho misto jit deal dobu zastava, novezvolenSr br. Alfred Frlsher.

Mnoho dobrkch a vernjth Clem odetlo behem roku tarn, odkud neni navratu celkem 358 do 1. prosince. Budeme postradat tyto 61eny v natich kruzich. test jejich pamatce! Take vzpominame na.te stark Cleny, kteti se nachazi v utulnach, nekolik jinSrch je v nemocnIcIch. Bah je opatruj a uzdravuj!

Novi fikednici roku 1977. Vettina

tacit jia zvol la sve itedniky pro novS, rok 1977. Hlavni, tad a vtichni elenove jsou vdeeni za ochotu a vemost techto mistnich utednikil a pracovnikA. Jsou to oni, kteki tvoti pater nati Jednoty a bez nich bychom, se neobetli. Pamatujme jenom, ze kdyt jsou nejake neshody v tadu, to by elenove si melt sednout a kldne vec vyrovnat a bratrskk projednat.

Novi nistenne kalendake byly jit odeslani a jestlite jste jette Vat nedostali anebo pfejete-li si mit zvlattni 6isla, dejte nam vedet do Hlavniho fidu.

Ni§ dik. Chci vyslovit mCj uptimnSr dik za dobrou praci myth spolubratti v Hlavnim telese v minulem roce, jakotto dem zo.mestnancum Hlavniho kadu za jejich praci a vernost Jednot y . Jsou velmi schopni a kaidSr zna svaj obor.

Zavereene zpravy dosvedel, to Jed nota je dobte fizena. keditele dohliteji svedomite na celS % pritbeh nati price v katde etvrtletni sch0zi Hlavniho tedu a dlikladne reviduji dechny nay a podavaji sve zpravy 61errim ve Vestniku

e stfedu 5. lecina 1977 flidime se vdy dle stanov a dle druhu, dejte jen vedet bru. Hanuusen..§eni pfedegleho sjezdu. Wae- Sovi a on yarn s radosti vyhovi. A chno je zde zavedeno 'dune na bi- nebude to vas stat nie, jenom polem. Clenove Hlavniho sboru poda- Rovne pfi vraceni knih. Na to je II Ewe zpravy a snat.11 se odpove- tu main na ëtetiI, jako katda, det na yeechny otazky. Clenove jina knihovna.

Illavni laud% Dik a oznani path mail take to pravo navAtivit schtze Hlavniho sboru a jejich zase- • nagemu hlavnintu lekail dru. demi. Tak vidite, bratki a sestry, Weinblattovi za jeho veasnou pranage Jednota pasobi docela °Lev- ci a ochotu pia ptehliteni tadosti o pojietenI. tene.

Aktuar eill statistik. Dik a uzna.Dik patfi celemu oddeleni raladete, statni veclonci mladelo, okr- ni take patfi ntaiemu aktuarovi: skovYm vedoucim, mistnim vedou (statistikovi) panu David Huffovi elm mladete a jejich asistentkam, za jeho spolupra.ci. Prace tohoto roclidam a vem, kteii dloveka jest velmi ddlelita, ale nekdy neocenena, protote dienstvo broil podil v praci s m113.,deti. Na. ma.lo o nem slyai. dik patl take nagm mistnim dovYm afednik0m, okrskovYm Ano, take se hodne cestovalo pa tednikura, zastupcam v prodeji zaletitosti tYkajici se naal dinnopojilteni a vem, kteti jakYmko- sti po celem Texasu. Aby bylo liv zpasobem pfispeli ku warustu intorno, ujel jsem v dobe posjezdonali Jednoty, zejmena tem, kteti ye do 20. prosince co tote pi.§1, eelobetuji svoji praci a eas fadove kern 5,624 mil. Toto twirl vice m 1 Cinnosti, east° dobrovolne a bez neat V esti mesicich prod sjezdem, kdy jsem ujel "pouhYch" odmeny, aby Cinnost u tadu fispeene dal. Bea takovYch elenu 3,951 mil. Toto uvadirn, protote bychom se neobelli a Jim path nam bylo vYtYkano, te jakmile jsme byll Va1ovuavoleni, e cestodik nas vech.

Redaktor a vydavatel. Uznani vani bylo bud' omezeno neb zapath bratru redaktorovi a bratru nedbane. Jak vdlte, neni tomu vydavateli a spolednosti Oecho- tak.

Novy rok 1977. Budu dlenem reslovak Publishing Company za jejich dame vydavani orgarnu lattclY ferovat behem noveho roku. My vAichni u Hlavniho ;Mdu se tetime tYden.

Jsme vdeeni vysloutilemu pfed- na skvelou budoucnost a no to, co sedovi bru. Markovi, za jeho do- nam pfinese tento nastavajici norok. 2aciame o dalei spolupracl, bre rady, a bYvalemu tajemnikovi lllavedho tadu, bratru 'Raymond uznani a pochopeni vgech elerr0 a UrbanovSkerau. Jsme vdy radi, kdyt potahneme vlechna za jedza jednim iiCekdy t je oba obeas vidivame a at nfm provitzem malerae vymenit nazory. Bohulel, lem doektime se dalliho itspelitujeme, e br. Marek se minule chu. Povatuji to za vellkou Lest nalezal v nemocnici Scott Sr White sloutit na1 Jednote. Vldy jsem se zde v Templu. Jsme radi„ le se snarl konati sve zodpovednosti a nyni nachazi doma a pfejeme mu poctive zastavat svej Mad. S vast pomoci rok 1977 bude jeete lepAi brake a apIne uzdravernd.

Dik bratru Otto Hanuiovi. Jsme a skvelejli pro nag Jednotu netli vAlchni vdedni bratru Otto Hanu- kdykoliv pfedtim.

Deset piednejliek ficla. V angliclovi za jeho neustalou a vernou pricl zde v Hlavni utadovne s mu- ke easti referuji o deset l. nejhorlivejeich fadech naIl Jednoty a jeseem, knihovnou a archivem. jsme tento rok mnoho ne.vAtev- jich stavu. Nebudu tato eisla opanikil v tomto oddeleni a katclY at kovat v Ceske east'. Laskave si to toho ehválil. Prace bratra Hanuge pfeetete y anglicke east Vestnidela cele Jednoto Cest. A kdyt ku. Chci zde jen kratce tidat, le jsem se zminil o krehovne zde v dva tady ziskali nejvetli prdcena hlavni budove, mel bych dodat, to v poCet novYch elen0 a to fead e mame na sklade pies 14 tisic C. 180 V. Burleson a fad C. 188 v knih, z toho new pies devet ti- Centerville. Je to zvIdetni e111, sic romana ruzne záliby, ostatni vzhledem k tomu, e oba tady byly jsou knihy videlavaielho a vzkum zalotene ku konci roku 1976.

Rorie= joke loni: At' Pan Bah neho obsahu. Mate-11 kdykoliv zajem o zajimave eteni jakehokoliv yam vem hojne lohna s tomto no

vem race, hlavne abyste enni dobroho zeiravi, nrotoiia ten nejb_lavnejai pokaact t chY spanek vSem zemtelkaa Ulm o sestram.

S bratrskYm pozdravem, Nick A. Morris, pied. Illa,v. I-ado ge;MT

SPJST-

Vstu ujeme do Neveho ream, Co prinese? Jak se nee dotaea i rodiny, kruhu nach pMt.l, osady a naroda? Neize odlnalit cipeCek clony, kterou budoucnost se zahaluje pled na.irni zraky. Ale snad i take je to dobre.

Vstupme do Noveho roku s noyou nadeji. Snad eervinky jejich v teto ehvili zvedaji se jit nad obzorem, kterY se nam zda tak zachmufenY. Nadeje vady pos.luje a je mocnYm svetlem V teranotach.

bouti. Je kvetem earovne mocl, ktery zveda tihu, jet Walt srdce by zdusila a pfintai silu, jet pfenese nas pi-es yeechny starosti a svizele.

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Vracime se v teto Hobe vapcnnin-

kou do let na§eho mladi a pfali bychom si mit nejaky ten Oak kllCek, ktery by znovu otevfel jeho brany. Ale je to marna tuba.

Je jiny svet v pohadkach a j nY ye skuteCnosti a marne bychom take hledali tu "studnici vedneho mlapo nit patrali blahovi Tide v minulych dobach.

Podzim C vota ma nmohe laresy, stejne jako podzim v pfirode. Je v§ak potteba, aby'chom je dovedli videt a pochopit. Miadi je prudke a boutlive a prudke leto tivota ma. mnohe starosti a napeti. Je Las to pine neklidu. Pod= Oak sklizi ovoce zkuenosti a pfina:si lidske duel vyrovnanost, jet je zakladem klidu a spokojenosti. armirnenost a rozgainost rovnaji cestu tivota. Na te ceste nejsou sice tacine sine vzru.lujici radosti, ale take jit ne drtive holy, ponevadt vyrvana duAe pfijima veechno s klidem, kterY do ni yloCly minule zkngenosV. VyrovnanY 61°01 dobfe vi, le v tivote je jas a stin, Irechny bolesti Casein pteboli a po boutich pfichazi zase pekrna pohoda.

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OBDIL IMPISOVATELa (Zde jest dopis, kterY nam zaslal br. Emil Matula od bratra Adolfa Mieulky, kterY bratru Matulovi dIrtoval a bratr Matula ho nam laskave poslal. Dekujeme bratru Matulovi a doufam, le vas vte mile poteti. — Red.) * * SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS Mali etenati Vestniku.

Dries napiti nekollk tadka z meho dlouhdho tivota.

Narodil jsem se dne 6. ledna 1886 a kdyl mi bylo osm roku, zatal jsem chod.t do tkoly a to bylo v roku 1894.

Moje matka mi utila kalhoty a kabeI z tvrcieho platna a povidala, v torn platne lined nepromoknu, ale promokl jsem nekolikrat, nebot' jsme tlapali 4 mile proti severnimu vetru do tkoly.

Anglicky jsem neumel rile, ale naueil jsem se "bray a ueeni mi &kr dobte.

V roku 1900 v Moulton, Texas byla postavena nova, zdena dvouposchodova kola a to byli nate rodide hrtli. V dubnu 1901 vtichni uditele a ytechny ditky vytly na hand poSchodi a ueitele nam le na ukoneeni tkoly tedy tkolniho vyueovani budeme potaciat soutet ve slabkovani. Kdyi se vyuedvani skondilo, Litoini ditky byly na jedne strane a dospeli na druhe strane a navtteva byla hojnit a sin byla pina.

Profesor C. A. Patterson udilel slovo a professor Alois 14otkovsk$ drtel potatiek. Jak slytel nejake sutitani, hned tam ukazal prstem.

Kaidy se zmylil, mohl se opravit jedenkrat, ale jak se zmylil podruhe, byl vytazen ze soutele.

Kdyl byla mestska strana dospelYch vyderpasita a na tkolni drank zastal vitezem J. F. Patterson to bylo kEku a kind samoztejme vyuzili pattidne jejich hrdla a hlasivky.

V roce 1902, lined po Novem roku, nam ueitele tekli, ze zase bude slakikovici soutel a slabikate byly jedna cive vyprodane v lekarni a My./ porlAel eas, soutel byla odbYvana jako v minulem roce. Zase byla mestska strana vyeerpana a na tkolni strane zfistala vitezka Nally Neely a mnj bratr Em i l Mi-

dulka. To zase bylo ittiku, ze dlovek sveho hlasu neslytel.

Kdyt jsem tlapal po programu po tech schodech dolu, tak mi ant nenapadlo, ae ty schody Alarm naposledy, neb poldeji mi muj tatinek sdelil, le do tkoly jiz nebudu chodit.

Nat soused, Martin Toutek, nom pustil 13 akra zeme a on tekl, koupi jednoho kone, le to se d yema potahy obdela. On inel penize vypajeene 'na 12 procent firok a to ho otravovalo, urotote on nerad vide' dluh. Tatinek koupil koby lu od nateho souseda Franka Krej eiho za 90 dolara a tu kobylu jsme nautili tahat, ze pojedeme v jednu sobotu do mesta a le mi koupi nove sedlo. Kdyt jsem pkijel na to kobyle poprve do mesta, tak feznik Franta Koester pra y .1, ze mi de. za tu kobylu 100 dolarii. Ale ja mu povidal, le to kobyla neni na prodej a le jsme ji teprve koupill a tekl, le on ma dobreho kone. On odpovedel, 1e kone ma, ale ze chce kobylu, protote kdbyla ma hladkY krok a htebec ma seeny krok. To mi bylo divnd, ale bray jsem poznal, ze teznik Koester mel pravdu, kdyl rids klukti jelo vice pohromade.

1054, mi bylo dvacet let, otec me zapsal v dubnu do natl. Slovanske podporujici jednoty texaske (ye zkratce (SPJST) a kdyt bylo po schazi, ja jsem zajel za svou milou, Pavlinou Veneikovou a ona, jak uvidela ten spolkovY knoflik na kabate, tak se pekne usmala a rovnet jeji maninka se take usmo..la a pozdeji, kdyt jsem se loueil u domu, tak se Pavlina zeptala, jestli ji take zapiti do SPJST pc) svatbe? Abychom pry mobil chodit do schazi pohromade a ja jsem slibil to ureite udelam.

3 li stopadu 1908, kdyt nas smirdi soudce- oddaval, pral nam zdravi, Atesti a mnoho deti. Oba jsme byli veseli a Pavlina mi zpivala, ty nate pekne pisnloky a potad jette zpiva jak holubidka.

A tak jsem v listopadu 1909 nechal Pavlinu zapsit do SPJST lad Vesmir C. 61 v Poth, Texas Tak jsem ten slib spinil a do cI:htize jsme vklycky chodli spoleene a jette chodime do schilzi tadu 133 v San Antonin, Texas.

Ve spolku SPJST jsem byl tinny cely zivot. "(Thad tajemnika jsem zastaval v Karnes City, Texas

po dobu 50 let a byl, jsem zvolen za delegata na sjezdy jednoty stkrat po 24 roku. Na konvenci jsem byl plitomen petkrat a po taste jsem byl v nernocnici.

Na jedne konvenci bylo ustanoveno, le katclkliid muss mit organ) satora, kterY zapisoval nove deny a k tomu jsem jette dostal tad pokladnika. Rad jsem nove deny upisoval a kdyi prialy meatske noviny, tak jsem, si natal, kde maji pkirastek do rodiny a hned jsem Lel upisovat ten mirk ptirrlstek do SPJST. Jednou jsem Ceti, le se maniaLouisovi a Emme Vonturothn narodila dcerut'ka a povidal jsem mantelce, ze tam veer zajedeme tu dceraku upsat. Jak jsme pf•jeli, Emma otevtela dvete a my jsme vetli dovnitk. Bylo hrobove ticho a oba mantele melt v oeich slzy. Ta holdielta vatila jednu libru a 13 unci, an kilo. Louis povidal, abych ji neupisoval, le ji asi neptijmou, ale ja, jsem holeieku upsal a poslal jsem tadost panu Markovi, aby to rozhodl v hlavni fitadovne. Na tteti den jsem dostal dopis od bratra Marks, z hlavni Utadovny a psal ml, abych s tou holdiekou poekal test mesica a pak abych vypinil zase znovu Iddost a udal pkesnou vahu. A tak jsem pookal a za tti dny jsem dostal potvrzeni od Hlavni Utadovny a bla,hoptani Ta dcereeka, rostla a byla zdrava pa cely jeji tivot, je vdana a posavad tije v Poth, Texas.

Tak uz toho muslin nechat a pfeji vtern etenathm HlspodP . a Vestnika, tiskoveho orgdnu SPJST a tea celemu osazenstvu vese/Y a spokojeny NovY Rok 197'7.

S pozdravem Adolph Mieulka SPJST --

TAK VAELICOS Pik Anetka Houdkova Nate spolusestra Baena 'NIA, ktera, nyni bydli °pet v Ennis, byla postitene, srdeenim zichvatem minulY tYclen a nachazi se v enniske nemocnici, kde je pod dobledem otettovatelek. Sestra Tupa jest maminkou nalich elenek Zvolankove, ebestikove a Robertsoy& Ze srdce ptejeme sestte Tupe brzke uzdravenf a navrat zas domh. Sestra Tupd jest elenkou SPJST. Sestra F. Konakovska letos pry

Ve stfedu 5. ledna 1977 nemohla zasilat vanodni pozdravY stir% pkatehlm nasledkera riemcce • pkibuzenstvu a tuditi prosi katdeho, aby ji t o prominul a pfeje Yam to nejlepai do Noveho roku.

Zaslala pozdrav sestram Kroutiku.

Obdrtiela jsem peknou pohledniei z Honolulu, Hawaii od naafi elanky sestry F. Bedvekove a jejich deer sleden Afirky a Zory. Na listku bylo napsino vanoani paint v havajske tea' (cog je ponekud zylatitni) a poteallo nits. Vtiechny tki byly na peknem valeta a maly se bajada.

Nate sestra Anna Malaylova, me za, atesti v patek veeer, kdyti na televizi ukazovali program kde pokouteji se vyhrat v tielkove hie. J.sta Indianka pry z Oklahomy soutetilla a vylosovala jmeno sestry Paikradove a obe vyhritly !midi $15.00. Jeden dlovek z Mesquite vyhral $750.00, col je Jiste pekny dar k Vanocam, tie ano? Sledna Pkikrylova si to jis te zaslout nebot' kona, velmi dobre slutiby pro Kroutiek kdyi zasila kaady mesic pozdravne listky nemocnYm a opuatenYm anebo teti soustrastnYch listku tem, ktetai ztratili elena rodiny. Znamena to hodne kdyti nekdo neco takoveho obdrii, nebot' aspon vi, tie piece nekdo ma zajem o jeho osobu.

Pfejeme mnoho Mast' nadale ses.

Ptikrylove.

V Los Angeles, Cal., jiste, pani Ethel Cohen byla na shromaideni vysloutaYch lidi a odkoupila loterni listek od dloveka za $4.00 jen tak nazdakbah a byla velmi ptekvapena, kdyti ji bylo sdeleno, tie ✓ Irsku vyhrala celkem sumu $680 tisic dol. Mara, syn, 5 vnou Cat a jedno pra-vnouCe budou se delft o tyto penize. Take hezkY rek k Vanocum a pi. Cohen, jako vdova, bude rste mod tuto ni pomoc dobte Ve Walton, N. Y., jista pi. 0' Dell nechala si auto nezamaene zatim co si odskodlla neco nahonem nakoupit. Jake vaak bylo jeji ptekvapeni, kdyt na sedadle naSla narozeneho chlapeCka asi dye hodiny stareho). Zavolala Pond ! a kdyt to bylo oznameno, tak mnoho mantelskach dvojic se hhisilo, tie by dite ihned adoptovali. Prozatfm se ale patra po krkavai matce.

Pan Erie Koneak, syn p. Tony Konaaka a zesnule naai Clenky

Rose Konaakove se otienil 15. prosince se sl. Karen Sue Perry, a tetidka Anna Pt krylova, jim pravila dobrY svatebni obed. Pan Kondo.k jest Clenem u kadu 84.

Take druhY syn Lt. Colonel Tony Kondak pkijel al z Koree na vanodni dovolenou ke sve rodina. On ta jest Clenem ildu 84. Gratulujeme obema bratriim a pfejeme vte dobre.

Zdejt 'zidovska Bratrska rada jiti po tfeti rok se dobrovolne nabidla krest'antm, tie na Vanoce budou tito kiest'any zastupovat pki vdkere praci v nemoca each tak aby kkest'ane mohli ten den ztravit se syYmi rodinami. Prvnim rokem bylo jen asi 7 dobrovolnika ale nyni jich jest asi 350 a t to pracuji ye 13 nemocnicich a kainikach v okoli Dallasu a celkem konaji pre. ci v 17. rUznYch zamestnanisch. Jak kaadY vi, ze 2ade neoslavuji Vanoce jako jini fide a tedy mohou latest'anam a druhYm Idem takto neaistne pomoci. Tot' jest j ste kranY a chvalyhoclna skutek. Kdyby tak kaady konal bez ohiedu na boienske smarteni toho druheho a hied& vykonati jen dobro pro sveho blitiniho, jak by to bylo krasne na svete. Lida by se mohli vice respektvat a pomoci jeden druhemu a mot* le by bylo vice porozumeni a mane rozmiaek a toho vale'en' mezi narody. Na tomto peknem programu se podilely zdejei tki synagogy a dva Temple (reformovane aidovske kongregacea Nak navatevnice ze stare vlasti se jiti gt'astne navratily dome a nyni pry jen vzpominaji na krajany zde v Texasu. Panel Rohovska sla navAtivit dceru meho bratranka v Brne a vykidila ji naa pozdrav demui ona byla velice rada. jsem take od tato pilbuzne obdrkela dopis ye kterem pi ge, ae si s pi. Rohovskou krasne popovidaPi. Raku§anova tez psala, ze vzpominaji a doufaji, ze zase nekdy se 11 o America a co vAe zde zatila. ptijedou podivat na nas.

Obdrtiela jsem zpravu z Dresden, Ontario v Kanada, tie nan Tony Strariak byl pled Vanoci zvo len starostou mesta D_resden na dvou rodni lhutu. Pan Strariak s mantielkou paijel , jiti po dvakrate na nas Polka Festival v Ennis al z daleke Kanady a vaaly paivezli si svoje krasne kroje z Hluku na Morava. Loni pkivezli tea jeji many'n-

ku a tetidku (tato zde byla na, vateve ze stare vlasti) a v:Sem se nag festival velmi libil. Srdeone gratulujeme krajanu Strariakovi a pfejeme mnoho zdaru ye v'Sem konani.

Prave co tyto rialky piai, me poSt'ak doruC 1 balidek ye kterem byl parek hezkYah panenek z Volendamu v Holandsku. Panenky jsou pekne a jsou od dobre moji telkyne pi. Evelyn kihove z Los Angeles, Cal. Ona letos cestovala se svou sestrou pi. Libut Kutcherovou a pki zajezdu Evropou si na me zase vzpomnela. Srdeene dekuji pi. ftihove za milou vzpominku a doufam, ze zas brzy jade do Texasu a ja budu moci ji podekovat osobne. Ona jest take elenkou SPJST. Tak Vanoce jiti mama za sebou a nyni musime Cekat co nom ten Nova rok 1977 pfnese. 2atir4 nevi me jak pki§ti rok bude, ale musime .jen doufat, to bude dobrY pro vaechny. Mejte se dobte vgchni.

SPJST — Austin, Texas Mr. R J. 8efdik, Editor West, Texas 76691 Ctena, redakce a dtenafi, V nedeli 12. prosince 1976, ve 4 hodiny do pozdniho vederu, spoleCensky vanoani vedirek a zabava se konaly pro Ceske studenty u domova pani dr. Svatava Jakobsonova, profesorka. Mezi z yleatni hosty byla vatiena, pani dr. Shindel a pan dr. korbel, professoki jazy kovedy z 6eskoslovenska. jsou zde v America na vYmenu ujednanou programu mezi naSirni narody.

Studenti okraSaili vanoeni stromek v obYvacim pokoji kde tancill k Ceske hudbe gramofon eke desky.

VYborne obAerstveni bylo podavano a pia veaeki byla aunka, pokry te knedliky jidla, a razne Ceske pedivo. Vgichni se dobke a vesele bavili.

Na Vfrnoce, pani dr. Lydia Shindel a pan dr. M Ian Korbel profez eskoslovenska byli na naVatevu u pana a pani A. J. Chamberlainovach. Po vanoani vedeai zajeli s nimi do Granger na slavnost v kostele St. Cyril a Methodius • t'astna Nova Diky mnohokrat a A Rok! Zastavam, Pi. Georgia Chamberlaknova,

VESTNiK a,- ;Ion, Texas caeni schtize sealonakeho ht'hp '4lku se bude konat v 'Li 9. ledna 1977 v Sefeik sins hodin odpoledne. tlenove jsou 1 aby byli pkitomni one schilAce L. Chlapek, tajemnik SPJST ---

11E IIORY CUT NASE/10 LOMOVA

Porovnarne-li poet turistd vyhle davajici-ch naSe hory, pak vedou Tatry a Kekonoge. A tak bychom -nen poulazat na osob.te kxasy 1 je ponekud opomijeneho — j1skYch hor. Ve struenosti vas se"mirrae s jejich nejdnleiltejLimi zajimavostml.

Telko bychom hledali v Jizer- :rch horach dopy po prehistoricTalczvane "obetni - many", ktere se tu vyskytuji, mo hou wit misovite problubne vytyoteny vilvem povetrnosti prave tak jako v dusledku pohanskeho kultu.

Prvni pisemnou zpravu o °sidleni tohoto kraje bychom nalezli ye 14. stoleti. Tehdy zde vznikaly na jltnich svazich zemedelske akce, tu a tam otivili lesy lovc1 tehdejgkh feudahalch maj1te10. Jedinymi 0byvatell techto les0 byli brtnici, misall a ptatnica.

Malokdo uveti, e na vznik sklak stvi v teto ()blast' mel vliv Jachymov. Tehdej gi prosperujici doly po tlebovaly =oho dteva, a proto si sklatiti podnikatele v Rudohoti musell hledat dalgi Uzemi s dostatkem dteva. A to zde nalez11.

Majitele panstv1 sem lakall osidlence a divan Jim detne vYhodY. Tak vzn1ka jedna sklatska hut' za druhou: sykovlet'ska, rejdicka, poacieji pak Nova Louka, ICristianov, Jizerka, z nicht Jsou dnes u povetg!ne Jen zticenlny.

V druhe polovine 17. stoleti a no. poeatku 18. stoleti jsme sveclky kolonizaeniho podnikani hrabat Desfourst a nove vznikle vesnice AlbrechtEce, Maxov, Joseftv D01 a Karimv jsou pojmenovany podle ktestnich jmen techto hrabat.

Tehdy vesnice llvor ly, protole sklatstvi hylo prlmitivni, zemedelstvi zaostale.

Prospech kraji ptinesla teprve prurayslova revoluce. Bylo to pteclevgim sklatstvi a textil. Jerch podnikatele sem ptilakal ptedevgirn dostatek proudici vody, a tak

Odell na Wee Desne a Kamenici zapadnim abodira hory Jizery. jests dnes prozrnzuje to zde byla Hozsahle lesni porosty jsou tvokeny pla y atne smrkem, yzacnou jedna brusirna vedle druhe.

Pozoruhodne je, na rozciil od jedli i cizimi jehlidinami v nitticalcovstvi, ve kterem byla domac Sich polohach, smrkem picialavym ká prize zlikvidovana jit v rn.nu- a borovici vejmutovkou, dale vtrou lem stoleti a tkaki koncentrovani genYnii listnatYrni stromy, jako je do tovaren, ye sklatstvi se udr- javor mleenY a horskY, 'bkizy, lipy g' ala domacka prace doposud a te- a buk, hlavne na dedieovem podprve nyni je postupne zapojovana kladu. Mohutnej gi dad. dove ally v do tovarni vYroby. Tomuto prOmy- lulovem masivu tvoti zde zejmeslu male dekovat obyvatelstvo J1- na kopec pod Bukovou u Jitetina zerskYch hor za rychly hospodat- a Bukova, hora jilne od Jizerky skY vzestup. V letech 1892 as 1918 smerem k Hornimu Polubnemu. bylo na jedenact obci povYteno z Tato nejvetti sttedoevropska, devesnice na mestys a dalgi etyki pak dionva hora hosti zde v prosttena mesta. Sam Jablonec nad N sou di horske kveteny teplomilne drubyl roku 1808 povYgen ze vsi na hy, nebot' dedie zde zastava funkmestys a teprve roku 1866 na me- ci vapence. Jinak roste na tra y sto, Tanvald a Smrlovica at roku -natYchokrjit".*:ho'esian 1905. travnatYch svCtl nach hotec tolitovitY, hojne svizel nizkY dranY, Flora JizerskYch her na moktinach kidce kYchavice bile.

Vzhledem k vytIi nadmotske Lobelova, mledivec alpinskY aj.

Ogee Jizerskych hor neproniklb Daleko vic lesnich druhtl naleze.sem teplomilnej gi rostlinstvo z me ye stinu lesnich potoku a v tech. 0 hteben Kopaniny u moktadlech, jako naptiklad veTurnova (655 m n, m.) jako by tenku nachpvou, belok yetY pryee za.staar:la veochna choulostivej- skytnik pla.nolistY, mleeivec alLi kvetena, jako napkiklad chrpa pinsky, Cipek objimavy, kokotik latnata, ktera, se jit severnejl ne- pteslenatY, podbelici alpinskou, vyskytuje. Bezlese plochy Jizer- llutokvetou violoku dvoukvetou, z skych hor jsou porostle srnilkou tu kapradin ve gterbinach skal drobbon, metlIci kilvonoskou, vkesem, ny slezinik severni, na zemi pak bortivkami a na Jake penizkem al- vYznadnou kapradinu tebrovicl. pinskYm, prhou arnikou aped. rtSznolistou, pdavuil vidlaCku, pue1 Takes bychom si vgak dovedli you a jedlovou. Na suggich mistech ptedstaylt Jizerske hory bez ra ge- zde nalezneme vteso yee etyfttadY, linl.gt'. Svahove. rageliniska, nacha zavleeeny sem s cizi lesni sadbou, zejici se tilt v kotlinach, jsou je- na travnatYch mistech poblit obyd dlneenYm rezervoarem,vody a po- 11 pak alpskou dechtici vonnou, jet mahaji yyrovnivat vodni stay v Jizerskych horach zdomacnela.

Kamenici, Desne a J'zete. Nejvice Zvikena Jizerskych hor ratelinigt' bychom v gak nalez11 na Nejeasteji se zde setkame se Male a Velke Jizerske louce. Zde se v lulovYch panvich vytvotily srnei, I kdsrt u Protrzene ptehra.dy behem tisicileti mbhutne vrstvy na Bile Desne lze spotlit I jelena. rageliny, na nit rostou vzacne dru- Pled nekor Ica lety bylo zde zasluby rostrn, zbytky kveteny z doby hou myslivcü vysazeno na 8p16a,ku 'ado* vyskytujici se mnohdy jen nekolik muflona, kterym se zde za polarnim kruhem. Mezi nejpo- dobte doll; jejich poCet se odhazoruhodnej gi pak path nage vzac- duje ptiblllne na 30 kush. Je-11 borostlina rosnatka hate. Oroda bukvfc, pak sem obeas ná (Drosera). Na su ggich mistech pak zavita, 1 divodak. Pomerne hodne Taste kosodtevina s borOvkami, bru se zde vyskytuji r gky, yzacne rys. snici brusinkou, vlochyni a kllk- Kdybychom vgak videll v zemi vyyou toravinou. Dale pak jalovec hrabane diry a kolem zbytky yeanizkfr, btiza trpasliei, vrba slez- lich hnizd, pak zde byl nablizku ska a vrba borenTkovla. Na vol- jezevec. TM° lze spattit kunu nYch plochach ra gelinnYch tun& lesni a skalni, i kdyt se zde take nalezneme suchopYr pochvaty1 su- vyskytuje. V lets je vg ak moano ehopYrek alpInskt rojoVnik ba- vidCt hranostaje a lasieku. Tel z henni, kyhanku sivolistou a tadu ptactva je zde nekolik vzacnYch dalgich rostlin. Dye men gi ra ge- druha. Jo to u nes celkern yzacnY linne loueky s ttigkami Jsou 1 pod tetfev a tettivek. Zadatkem dub-

Ve stfedu 5. ledna 1977 na se zde zastavuji na zpestnem tahu hejna severskYch penka y. Za semennYch roku je zde stelym ho stem smrkovYch lest kfivonoska.

Na podzim se dasto objevi vzacnY ofeenik kropenatY. Kolem Protrtene ptehrady je motno videt lelka, znameho tet pod jmenem kozodoj. V nittiesh polohaeh pak sidli dudek, nebo z dravet kine lesni, jestice,b, krahujee a sokol stehovavY. Z hmyzu vidime v ratelinittich vzacnY drub motYla z poledoye doby a dokonce i nejvettiho evropskeho nosatce.

Do nitra JizerskYch hor Pro peel turisty je nejvhodnejiii jet z Jablonce n. N. na koneenou stanici autobusu do Janova n. N. a odtucl podnikat peel Wry na Fudikovu chatu, Hatlerovu chatu nebo Nekras (Kralovku), kde se pfed druhou svetovou valkou konaly slavnosti proletafskYch zPeZde se schazivala hlavne delnicka mladet, desk& i nemecka.

Kolik poezie mail v sobe mista kolem Blatneho rybniku, Nove Louky a Bedfichovske pfehrady, dovede ocenit jen ten, kdo tudy alespot jednou pretel. Pte ceste na Kristianov mute turista spatfit zbytky zanikle sklifske hute a opueteneho hfbelova. Odtud lze podnikat dale/ peal ttry do JizerskYch hor. Jednou z nich je cesta na Holubnik a Ptadi vrchy, odkud lze jit na Hejnice, anebo ',fed Holubnikem sodbodit na 6ernou horu (1084 m n. m.) Poledni kameny a Frdlantske evimbutil. Odtud se naskYta krtisny pohled sna Hejnici a Lazne Libverdu, kde se leeival Josef Jungmann. Na severe jsou Jizerske hory zakondeny strmYm spidem a kdo si zajde k vodopadu ttolpich, porozumi ,skladateli C. M. Weberovi, to dej sve romantic ke opery darosttelec umistil prave . sem.

Dalei peel turn lze podniknout z konedne stanice teleznIce v Josefove Dole proti proudu jedlove.

Po ceste vedouci kolem detnych vodopadu pfijdeme k ragelinittim.

Na dihadle a Knajpe anebo do pro stranstvi Smede ei hory J'Izery, ktera je jen p metr nit,21 net nejvY22i hora jizerskYch hor Smrk (1124 m n. zn.), leeiici jl na Vls.2skein htebenu.

Tdylick*m koutem Tizerskych hor je Jizerka, tzkY, dlouhY pruh louky uprostfed lest, na nem2 je

27 rozhozeno nekolik obydli vetelnou dtevatil. Poblit hostince Pyramidy jsou zbytky sklatske hute, bkvaly pansky dtm s jednotridka.

Marne bychom zde hledali ovocnk strom, ba ani brambory zde jit nerostou. Zvl'attnosti je Bukdva hora (999 m n. In.). opfedena 'fadou povesti, jet je nejvytti eedieoyou vyvtelinou ye stfedni Evrope.

Odtud je blizko k Safirovemu potoku, kterY zde dosud pfipomina naleziete polodrahokamt, jet sem ye stfedoveku pfilakaly dokonce Vlathy. Jizera pramenici v horich zde tvofi pffrozenou hranici mezi naei republikou a Polskem.

Jane poloteny hteben mezi Smri0V/E01.1 a Ludanami n. N. tvofi pfedel mezi dvema povodinil. Voda stekajlei do Ludan vteka do Nisy a odtud pak Odrou do Balt skeho mote, zatimco Kamenice spoluJici se u Spalova s Jizerou napaji Labe, ktere se vleva do Severniho mote.

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RESOLUCE SOUSTRASTI My, nice podepsany resolueni vy bor tadu dislo 38 Koval timto projevujem naafi hluboce citenou soustrast portstale rodine nad ztratou jejich draheho tatinka a mantela a nateho spolubratra HENRY WINKLARKA kt erY zemtel v 'sobotu dne 11. prosince y e stab 55 let v Temple vojenske nemocniei (VA). Pochovan byl v tterY 14. prosince z katoliekeho kostela ve Sm1hville. Vlp. Torn Chamberlain vykonal pohtebni obfady v kostele i na htbitove Oak Hill pfi Smithville, kde byl uloten k vednemu odpodinku.

Zanechal vernou mantelku, dva syny Henry Winklarek, ml. v Houstone a Steven Winklarek ye Smithville; jednu deem, Cynthia Ann Winklarek doma; to bratry Vincel Winklarek v Kovaf, Tommy Winklarek ve Smithville a Louis Winklarek v El Campo a tti sestry pi. Hattie Marburger v Cistern, pi. Evelyn Hajdik y e Sm'thville a pi. Lexie Pavlieek v Moulton.

Zemfelemu spolubratru pfejem tiche odpodinuti a dej o Pane at' nen째 jemu sviti a portstale rodine soustrast a Best jeho pamatce bude zachovana.

Resoluen1 vfbor Mary Ateptin Liwe Evicic Emma Stalle.

ZDENKA PLAVCOVA

Dedeek a , habieka V gedern domku pfebS7vali dedeeek a babikka.

Ve dvou telech nahrbenSrch jedna dobra dugieka, ye dvou hlavach zasnOenSrch jedna ticha myglenka a do srdce jedineho etyli jasna okenka.

Dneska chvata k domku jejich cela nage vesniaa -na veky nam usnuli dedeeek a babieka.

MARIE VECEROVA-ZOROJA

NekoneEna laska Jsi k smichu,

bojig se a nevig eeho.

Nechape g, ze jsem vzbuzenST sen, ve6n7 trpitel v tmave hloubi duge, v plamenech.

Jsi ma piseri, me boistvi, jemui daruji sve gpalene rty.

Jsi jasna noc a jarni den.

Septag mi, ze jsem tva konvalinka, a ty me slunce.

My spolu jsme jen nekoneena. laska.

MIRA CERNIJSAKOVA

Co miluji?

Casto se sebe talu

co miluji?

Jsou to pole, kvetiny a domov, je to siivot, jsi to ty.

Ja ani nevim, nevim vlastne co je mi nejdraigi.

VESTNtK

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FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY NOTICE: Standing announcements of lodge meeting dates are found in the Bulletin Board section. * * Lodge No. 13, Dime Box Saturday, Jan. 8 — The Good Vibrations Saturday, Jan. 15 — The TeLstars Saturday, Jan. 22 _ Golden Country Saturday, Jan. 29 — The Moods st.JST Lodge No. 24, Cyclone (Flag 1 all) Saturday, Jan. 8 — The Moods Wed., Jan. 12 — Reg. lodge meeting Saturday, Jan. 15 — Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five Saturday, Jan. 22 — J. C. Whatley and The Rhythm Kings Saturday, Jan. 29 — Country Sensations Saturday, Feb. 5 — Jerry Butch and The Gentres Wed., Feb. 9 — Reg. lodge meeting Saturday, Feb. 12 — Moods Saturday, Feb. 19 -- Midnight Cowboys. (Fuchs-Wilde wedding dance) Saturday, Feb. 26 — Bill Collins and The Journeymen (Dress Re gulations: Dresses and pant. sults for women; men: no blue jeans).

SPJST

Lodge No. 29, Taylor Saturday, Jan. 15 — The Moods (9 to 1) Saturday, Jan. 22 — Joe Patek (8:30-12:30)

Saturday, Jan. 29 ®- Hub City Dutchmen (8:30-12:30) Sunday, Feb. 6 — Battle Dance: Vrazels vs. Lee Roy Matocha (4-10p.m. -- no reservations) Saturday, Feb. 19 — Fritz Hodde (8:30-12-30)

Sunday, Feb. 27 -- FREE Dance: Jodie Jay Band (4-9 p.m.)

SPJST —

Lodge No. 47, Seaton Saturday, Jan. 8 — Edwin Gaas and the Top Five from Caldwell Tuesday, Jan. 11 — Choral Group 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 15 — Blackey and the Country Gentlemen of West Tuesday, Jan. 18 —. Trustees' meeting and elections, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 22 — Ellinger Combo

Monday, Jan. 24 — East Bell Water Supply Corp. annual meeting Tuesday, Jan. 25 — Choral group, meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 29 — Gilbert Kautz (Dress Policy: Ladles, dresses onl y ; men, no olue jeans.

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Lodge No. 54, West Saturday, Jan. 8 -- Dutschmann wedding reception and dance Sunday, Jan. 9 ®- Cheryl Lynn Hoelscher wedding shower Wednesday, Jana 12 — Youth Club meeting and social, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 15 — Bass Club Saturday, Jan. 22 — Sulak-Veselka wedding reception and dance Saturday, Jan. 29 — Holscher-Grier wedding reception Saturday, Feb. 5 — Roy Gene Urbanovskys' 25th anniversary Saturday, Feb. 12 — St. Francis Church public dance; music by Panther City Polka Boys SPJST —

Lodge No. 66, Waco (Linden Hall) Saturday, Jan. 8 — Jodie Mikula Saturday, Jan. 15 -- Gilbert Kautz Saturday, Jan.22 — Otis Beck and the Best Yets Saturday, Jan. 29 — Charlie Patak and the Country Boys Saturday, Feb. 5 — Bill Kucera's Czechmates Saturday, Feb. 12 — Blue Vest Boys Saturday, Feb. 19 — Jerry Haisler and The Melody Five Saturday, Feb. 26 — Harry Czarnek and The Texas Dutchmen SPJST

Lodge No. 74, Lovelady Saturday, Jan. 8 — The Country Combinations Saturday, Jan. 15 — Ted Hardin and The New Sounds Saturday, Jan. 22 — Dennis Ivy Saturday, Jan. 29 — The Sons of Country (Ray Baxter) Every Thursday night — Social and Games,

7:30 p.m. Refreshments later.

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

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

Public is invited.

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Lodge No. 87, Temple Friday, Jan. 14 — Regular lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

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Lodge No. 88, Houston Friday, Jan. 7 Western Dance;" Bobby Heiman — High Country Saturday, Jan. 8 — Knights of Dixie (semi-formal) Monday, Jan. 10 — Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 15 -® Bluraes (semiformal) Friday, Jan. 21 — Woody Herman and His Herd (formal) Saturday, Jan. 22 — Ray,Jurecka Friday, Jan. 28 — Nick Navarro (semi-formal) Saturday, Jan. 29 — Vrazels (Dress Code: Women — no street slacks or not p ants without skirt; men — no jeans. shirts inside trousers, unless the danc . Is a special occasion).

Concert Orchestra of Lodge 88 has rehear. sals every Wednesday at 8 p .m. Interested parties are welcome.

Choral Group 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 Saturday night dances and special dances.

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Lodge No. 130 Dallas & Sokol Zizka Saturday, Jan. 8 — Czech Mates of Dallas Saturday, Jan. 22 — The Vrazels of Buckholts Saturday, Feb. 12 — Harold Strand of Waco Saturday, Feb. 26 — Polka Patriots of Dallas (Dress Code: Women — dresses, evening Pantsuits; men — coats, leisure suits, shirts Inside trousers, no blue jeans).

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No. 135 Ennis

Entertainment every Friday ni ght at 8 p.m.

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Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth Sunday, Jan. 9 — Monthly lodge meeting at 3 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 5 — Dance; music

by Gary Lee Saturday, Feb. 12 — C/W Dance with Jerry Max Lane Sunday, Feb. 13 — Monthly lodge meeting Game Night each Friday —SPJST-

7:30 p.m.

Lodge No. 172, Pasadena Saturday, Jan. 15 — Dick Allen and The River Road Boys featuring the twin fiddles of Bob White and Clyde Brewer Saturday, Jan. 29 -- Dan and the Boys (mixed music) Saturday, Feb. 12 — Knights of Dixie Saturday, Feb. 26 — City Polka Boys (variety music)

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Saturday, Mar. 12 — Reuben Hultquist's Gold Banner Orch.

Saturday, Mar. 26 — Bob Collins and The Country Strings Reg. lodge meetings every 2nd Wednesday of each month. Dances 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Socials every Thursday at 8 P.M. and Saturda y at 2 p.m.. Executive meetin g s 4th Wednesda y of month, 7:30 P.M. Lod g e location 911 E. Shaw, Phone 472-9358 SPJST --

Lodge No. 173, Galveston

31 Lodge 178, Longview Family game nights every Friday and Sunday at 7 p.m. in the Knights of Columbus Hall, Olive St., Longview.

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Lodge No. 181, Conroe

Sunday, Feb. 20 — Official chartering ceremonies by officers of the Supreme Lodge — SPJST —

Lodge No. 1 , Centerville Sunday, Jan. 23 — Official chartering ceremonies by officers of the Supreme Lodge HENRY RENDER'S UPHOLSTERY SHOP

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

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Lodge No. 176, Northwest Houston

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Monday, Jan. 17 -- Lodge meeting at Long Point National Bank in the Western Room. Members please attend this meeting.

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Lodge No. 177, Academy

Saturday, Jan. 8 — Bill Henderson and The Sundowners 8:30-12:30 Saturday, Jan. 15 — Bill Walt and The Goodtimers, plus The Kuntry Kings (8- 12:30) Saturday, Jan. 22 — The Gentres

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Saturday, Jan. 29 — The Journeymen, plus The Country Combination from Bryan, 8:30-12:30 Game Ni g ht ever y Tuesda y at 7:30 1).732.; kitchen open Second Wednesday of each month: youth club meeting at 8:30 p.m.: adult meeting, 7:30 P.M. SPJST —

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Information .

We send out a free weekly publication containing news and articles of interest to our members.

Rest Homes

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We support two ultra-modern rest homes for our aged members, one in Taylor, Texas and another in Needville, Texas.

Youth Clul)s

Many lodges have., youth clubs which offer various activities of interest to the young people . . . camping trips, etc.

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Camping Trips Boys' and Girls' Ball Teams

Our Real Estate Loan Department makes property loans to our members with prompt home office service.

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