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

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BROTHERHOOD

Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 FEBRUARY 23, 1974 VOLUME 65, NUMBER 8

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK In this issue, as has happened so many times before, we are lacking space and delaying most of our Expressions of Sympathy and that had to be done even with the moving back the Czech section a couple of pages and taking out the Czech editorial, which had already been set.

In the newspaper business it seems a person is always in a race with a deadline and for space. We regret we cannot publish all the material we receive each week and ask your indulgence in these matters. There is just so much space in our Vestnik and we feel that all of you understand. We thank you for your consideration in these matters.

Our Society is growing and so is the correspondence and interest.

Publication of the Vestnik comes first, of necessity, and other correspondence is answered as time permits * This week we received a nice letter from the cultural department of the Czechoslovak Embassy sending us a list of places where those of our readers who would like to see some of the beautiful and melodious dances and hear the songs and music of Moravia can do so.

In this issue on page 27 is an ad sent in by Ms Dorothy Hackney of Houston from the Society of Performing Arts and the appearance of this Moravian Folk Dance Coin-

THE BETTER PART The days are all too short to Waste A moment, with the time it takes For hunting flaws in useful folks, And magnifying small mistakes.

But there is time enough to spare Between the dawn and sunset's glow, To recognize the kindly traits Possessed by people whom we know.

Why make ado for minor faults; And would it not be better far To notice only things that prove What loyal friends the neighbors are?

—Edith R. Smith pany at the Music Hall in Houston, March 5th, at 8:30 p.m. This is the company's second appearance in the U.S.; the first was in 1972. Their name is BROLN (Brnensky Rozhlasovy Orchestr Lidovych N8stroju), from Brno, Czechoslovakia. They will also appear in Victoria, March 7th; Dallas, March 8th; and Lubbock, March 9th.

If you go see them we are sure you will enjoy the evening.

• •C Reactivating Lodges .. How to go about reactivating the lodge?

This has been a major problem in the past two decades or so as apathy has extended its corruptive influence. The problem has become

so acute that one is, frankly, moved to say that the person who could come up with a solution would be greeted in fraternal ranks as nothing less than a hero.

In an attempt to trace the cause of lodge inactivity and effect some sort of cure, here are a few suggestions: First, treat the new member with the utmost deference and respect.

Secondly, emphasize the fraternal instead of the business end in your relations with him.

Thirdly, conduct the meetings in the strictest sense of parliamentary procedure.

In elaboration, let us cite all too often the first welcome the new member gets is a card or statement from the financial secretary telling him or her how much they are to pay without one word of welcome and without any mention of initiation. All too often when such a member does arrive at a meeting the financial secretary accepts his or her dues, hands him or he'r their acceptance into the lodge.

How much better an impression and, first impressions are usually lasting ones, of the lodge and Society would have been created on that member had they received a visit from the sales representative or a committee of the lodge shortly after the lodge was advised they had signed an application for membership. Such a visit would have made them feel wanted and appre.

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vEsittiK Entered so Seoand Class Matter January 3rd.

8833. at Mat. Texas. under the Act of Congress of August 24, 1822.

OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SLAVONIC BENEVOLENT ORDER OF THU STATE OF TEXAS EDITOR — R. J. SEFCIK P.O. BOX SS, WEST, TEXAS 78481 RES. 1204 N. DAVIS STREET Res.: (817) 826-5989 — Office: 826-3312 PUBLISHERS: CECHOSLOVAK PUB. CO .. WEST, TX Subscription: 3II.60 Per Year

SUPREME LODGE SPJST 520 N. Main St. — Temple Tx 70i;<‘..

Phone: AC 817 773-1575 P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 NICK A. MORRIS, President 985-2115 HENRY, Vice Fri,..-idet.; JOB Res. 778-1785 KA, Seey.-Treas, LEONARD Res. 778-3720 MIKULAS, JR., Financial : 773-2950 Secretary R. B. LESIKAR, Legal Adviser Temple National Plaza, Suite 323 Temple, Texas 76511 Telephone (AC 817) 773-2171 EDWARD L. MAR Honorary President 2603 North 13th, Temple LIBRARY, ARCHIVES, MUS Otto Hamm, Curator Res: 773- 5294 — Office: 773-1575 DIRECTORS: JOHN A. KUBENA, Dist. I AC 713; 968-3251 (Office) Res: 968-3937 P.O. Box 308, La Grange 78945 HENRY VITEK, Dist. II AC 512; 859-2549 P.O. Box 67, Granger 16530 CYRILL (SID) POKLADNIK, Dist. III—AC 214; 741-1874 (Office) Res. 824-8072 2924 Elm St., Dallas 75226 STANLEY BROZ, Dist. IV AC 915; 442-3271, Lowake, Tx 76855 LOUIS HANUS, Dist. V AC 713; 862-6866 (Res.) 2525 West T. C. Jester Blvd.

Houston 77008 MATT S. VANEK, Dist. VI AC 512; 578-2687 1009 Northgate, Victoria, Tx 77901 BOB BAYER, Dist. VII AC 512; 393-6960 Route 2, Box 154A Floresville 78114

PUBLICATION COMMITTEE Edward Mazenec, Chmn.

Route 9, Box 387 Waco 76705 DISTRICT IV — An geline Kristinek, V-Chmn.

Route 7, Box 834 — Lubbock 79401 DISTRICT I — Melvin H. Skrabanek, Sec. PO Box 270 — Caldwell 77836 DISTRICT II — Ruby L. Bolton 1017 South 23rd, Temple 76501 DISTRICT V — Tommy H. Lostak PO Box 194 -- Danbury '77534 DISTRICT VI — Sophie Dybala star Rt., Box 10A Ganado, Tx 77982 DISTRICT VII — Emil E. Matula 303 Gayle — San Antonio, Tx 78223

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BY-LAW COMMITTEE

JERRY MILAN — Chairman 6208 Lakeside Dr. — Fart Worth .76135 MRS. THELMA HRNCIR, Secretary 10810 Stonewall Blvd.—Cor pus Christi 78410

MRS.

STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR

DOROTHY MASSEY, PO Box 100.

Temple, Tx 76501 — Res. Phone 773-3101 STATE FIELD MANAGER

SILAS R. SMITH — PO Box 100, Temple, Tx 78501 — Phone AC 817; 773-1575 Home Phone 817; 758-3427 DISTRICT SALES REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT I

Bennie P. Trcalek — Route 3 Caldwell , Tx 77836 — Ph: AC 713; 272-8146 DISTRICT II

Lad. J. Zatopek — 2605 W. Avenue Z Tem ple, Tx 76501 — Ph: AC 817; 778.3067 DISTRICT III

Alvin Nesuda — Sun Rid ge Road, Route 5, Ennis, 'Tx 75119 — Ph: AC 214; 875-7790 DISTRICT IV

Victor Brenek, Jr. — Wall Route, San Angelo, Tx 76901 — Ph: AC 915; 653-9282 DISTRICT V

Mrs. Evelyn Mlkeeka, 10126 Moorberry Lane.

Houston, Tx '77080 — Ph: 713; 468-3128 DISTRICT VI Edwin Smaistrls, 305 Birchwood Dr..

Victoria, Tx 77901 — Ph: AC 512; 573-7679 DISTRICT VII

Mrs. Tillie Valchar — Route 1, Box 55 Jourdanton, Tx 78028 — Ph: AC 512; 784-3202 DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT I

Miss Melinda Faust (Acting DYC) PO Box 125.

Snook, Texas 77878 DISTRICT II

Frank Kllnkoveky -- 1503 E. central Temple, Tx 76501 — Ph: AC 817; 773-4801 DISTRICT Ill

Ed Raines — 11012 Genetta Drive Dallas, Tx '75228 — Ph: AC 214; 270-3176 DISTRICT IV

Mrs. Ed. Heisler — Route 1 Seymour, Tx 76380 — Ph: AO 817; 888-3309 DISTRICT V

Richard S. Wahlberit — 10508 Mayfield Rd., Houston, Tx 77043 — Ph: AC 713; 468-2497 DISTRICT VI

Mrs. Frank Brdecka — Route 1, Box 150 Rosenberg, Tx 77471 — Ph: AC 713, 232-2085 DISTRICT VII

Mrs. Maxine Pavliska — Route 2, Box 151 Ploresville, Tx 78114 — AC 512; 393-2030 Unsolicited materials for publication cannot be returned unless sufficient postage is attached. This includes pictures. The expense of publishing enga gement and wedding pictures must be born by the sender.

Changes of address and correspondence concerning delivery of the Vestnik must be sent to the Su preme Lodge, Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501.

Paid subscriptions and advertisin g matter should be addressed to the Vestnik. West, Texas 76891.

DEADLINE for material to be accepted for the followin g issue is Thursday.

dated. They would much more welcome an invitation to come to the lodge meeting for initiation and would feel more inclined to attend.

Let us also point out that it is on the lodge level that the principles of the Society are put into practice, and that the utmost attention be paid to order, discipline, and respect for all that the Society stands for. It is at these meetings that all members, new and old alike, gain their impressions of the Society, which impressions govern their future activities as numbers of the SPJST. * * Friendship is a very precious thing and we should all consider it like a garden which needs constant attention, otherwise it can wither and die. Here is a little poem which we think is rather nice regarding friendship, and we would like to print it here for you. It is simply entitled, "Who Is a Friend?"

It's not always the one who lives nearest, Or one who we think we know, For often they disappoint us — Experience has taught us so.

Our friends are the ones we depend on To back up the words they say, And the ones who never fail us When hard luck comes our way, They forgive and forget if we ask them; Their friendship's a treasure untold.

And to us it is far more precious Than the wealth of silver and gold.

NEWSBRIEFS Mrs. Frances Krenek, 89, of La Gira.nge, died in a La Grange nursing home recently after a brief illness. Funeral services were held on Sunday, February 13th, from the Koenig Funeral Home in La Grange, with burial in the La Grange Cemetery. Sister Krer.:2k was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 106, La Grange. * * L. J. Slavik, 49, died at his home in Buckholts on February 4th. Funeral services were held on February 6th, from St* Cyrill land Methodius Church in Marak, with burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery.

Brother Slavik was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 72, Cameron.

Wednesday, February 23, 1977

Sales Representatives in the PRESIDENT'S CLUB, 1976

HELEN HE&WOOD $556,500.00 Insurance

Sales Representatives in the UNDERWRITERS' CLUB, 1976

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DANIEL SCHAEFER $468,000.00 Insurance

DELLA KADLECEK $384,000.00 Insurance

PATSY MICA $315,500.00 Insurance

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Sales Representatives in the UNDERWRITERS' CLUB, 1976

STANLEY BROZ $312,000.00 Insurance

JOHN PLASEK $275,500.00 Insurance

DAVID ANDREASON $281,000.00 Insurance

JACQUELYN WAKEFIELD $272,000.00 Insurance

SIDON TUMIS $277,500.00 Insurance

CLIFTON MARTINI Ts $269,500.00 Insurance

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CLIFTON TRLICA $251,500.00 Insurance

GEORGIA COSTAR $250,000.00 Insurance

WILLIE GLOYNA $250,000.00 Insurance

We congratulate and thank these fine sales representatives for, their efforts in promoting our Society.

Joe B. Hejny, Vice President, SL, SPJST

OR IZING

LODGE NO. 189 ORGANIZED IN DISTRICT I There was a called meeting held at the KC Hall in Bryan on February 4th, 1977 for the purpose of organizing a new lodge. There were some 65 members and guests present.

Brother Silas Smith, SFM, called the meeting to order and introduced the representatives from the Supreme Lodge. John Kubena, Director; Ben Trcalek, DRS, and his wife Martha; and Jeanette Smith of Lodge 66, who has been so kind to take the pictures for us at these various functions.

Brother Smith then explained the procedure of electing officers of a new lodge and asked for nominations for the office of president.

Brother Joe Novosad, Jr., was elected president. David Storm was elected vice president; Claudia Novosad, secretary; Josephine Shen kir, financial secretary; John Skrabanek, treasurer; Carol Storm, youth leader; Mary Ann Novosad, reporter; Joe Stegall, flag bearer, and Larry Shenkir, guide.

The members voted and accepted the name of Bryan-College Station Lodge 189 for their lodge and to be carried under the initials of "B-CS Lodge 189."

The members of B-CS Lodge 189 will hold their meetings every 2nd Sunday of each month with a meeting place to be announced later.

Director Kubena was asked to say a few words and he made many favorable remarks and gave a brief history of the SPJST and reported on the present status of the Society. He then presented a check for $100 to Treasurer Skrabanek in behalf of the Supreme Lodge.

District SR Ben Trcalek expressed words of encouragement and commented on the slate of officers elected. He stated that the officers will need the support of all the members to help the lodge to progress. He offered his assistance at any time they should need him.

At this time, Brother Smith installed the newly-elected officers and turned the gavel to President Novosad. President Novosad stated that the various committees would be appointed at a later date and that everyone would be given a

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BRYAN FEBRUARY 4, 1977

de*, 4.3FFICENS OF LAYAN-COLLEGE LOJGE 189 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;˘ ?rant row, L to R: Josephine Shenkir, financial secretary; Carol Sturm, youth leader; Mary Ann Novosad, English reporter; Claudia Novosad, secretary.

Back row, L to R: Joe Novosad, Jr., president; David Storm, vice president; John Skrabanek, treasurer; Joe Stegall, flag bearer; Larry Shenkir, guide.

(Pictures by Jeanette Smith)

Front row, L to R: Josephine Shenkir, Carol Storm, John Kubena, Dist.

I Director; Mary Ann Novosad, Claudia Novosad. Back row, L to R: SFM Silas Smith, Joe Novosad, Jr., David Storm, John Skrabanek, Joe Stegall, Larry Shenkir, Ben Trcalek, Dist, I Sales Representative. chance to serve in one way or an- the future. other. President Novosad thanked Fraternally yours, everyone for coming to the meetJoe B. Hejny, ing and adjourned the meeting at Vice Pres., SL SPJST 9 p.m.

(Continued, next page) After the meeting, all enjoyed SPJST snacks and refreshments and had a happy social hour.

We congratulate Lodge 189 and wish them growth and progress in

..S:r NIX ORG°1117.ING LODGE 1,

VARY 4,

Dist. I Director John Kubena pre Director 117:titLx,, senting a check from the SL to and Ben Trcalek, Dist. I SR, e:, Treasurer John Skrabanek, joyinr SFM Silas Sx, President Joe Nc-

State Field. Ai ax.

Smith installin: ;le new officer

..e.nts gavel to ", Jr.

'1E OF FRO '[DENT THE ce v Dear Fellow _rkt_ You are doing real In January, 1977, w received 384 applications for xt 't10,500 of life insurance. "The .s of the Top Sales RepreseMonth are: Ofield District 1 — District 2 — Cit District 3 — Ex Ill District 4 -- Stank District 5 — Helen 1, :nwood District 6 — Annimar: Merta District 7 — Roy liranicky Sales Representatives in the Application-a-Week Club are: SALES REPRESENTATIVE

WEEKS

619 Helen Hegwood 618 Della Kadlecek 277 Chester Shmoldas 151 Patsy Baca 139 Agnes Lesak 123 Lulls Navratil Daniel Schaefer 117 53 Sidon Timis 46 Pearl Hanka 23 Cheryl Smith 18 Dennis Barabas 18 Jacquelyn Wakefield 13 Jeanette Smith 'vixs in the ApSales Repre: plication-a-14ot,. Club are: REPRESI ,kITATIVE

SOIrie of the ladies of the li x who prc9ay.!2iF,he refreshments which were enjoyed by all.

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

MONTHS

181 181 169 164

Wednesday, February 23, 1977 Anna Milan Johnnie Krajca Anna Hejl James Pavlicek Ruth Krizan Helen Hegwood Della Kadlecek Sidon Tumis Johnnie Gaidusek A. J. Bristik Alvin Melnar Agnes Miculka.

Johnnie Krizan Willie Dusek Helen Pavelka Agnes Lesak Joe Krivanek Clifton Martinets Mollie Ewell Frank Klinkovsky Emil Petr Patsy Baca Alice Banning Tillie Helmcamp Norma Andel Chester Shmolda..s Marcia Sulak Ladis Navratil Louis Hanus Thelma Hrncir Jeanette Peterson Jeanette Smith LiIlia Mae Peter Ernest liaskovec Jerry Prochazka Adolf Motel.

Hugo Kocian Mrs. J. W. Krutilek Mildred Holeman Daniel Schaefer Roy Hranicky Frances Olexa Stanley Broz Albin F. Machu Mildred Horak Dorothy Moore Amelia Pokorny Georgia Lostak Pearl Hanka Janelle Mogonye Daniel Nors Jerry Stepan Pauline Bayer Frankie Vanek David Andreason Mary Laznovsky Mary Re'nfro Dennis Barabas Vlasta Machann Cheryl Sinith E. R. Jakubik Matt Vanek Louis Driska Joe A. Slavik Urbanek John Barabas

163 161 15'1 157 150 149 143 142 141 135 133 133 132 131 128 121 118 111 109 100 100 79 75 73 65 61 48 47 44 44 41 40 34 33 32 29 27 27 26 26 25 25 24 24 24 22 20 19 19 18 16 16 14 14 14 13 13 13 12 12 11 11 10 7

7 Emil Kvasnicka 7 Eddie Vrana 6 Doris Eckermann 6 Louis Krupala.

6 Lawrence Laznovsky 6 Dorothy Oltmann 6 Ruby Pavelka 6 Melvin Steger 6 Mrs. C. R. Wasek 6 Bobby Lee Wuensche 6 Vallie Zavodny 4 Kenneth Krivanek 4 Lillie Mikeska 4 Leslie Wiesner Jacquelyn Wakefield 4 3 Frieda Bednar Helen Filipp 3 3 Gilbert Mokry Weldon Schiller 3 * * !WEN INSURANCE January 1, 1977 to January 31, 1917 Sales Representative

Lodge

29 Edwin Adamek Patsy Baca 40 James J. Bacak Dan Balusek 47 4'7 Alice Banning Dennis Barabas 130 80 John Barabas 38 V. H. I3arina 8'7 Frances 13artek Franklin Bravenec Stanley Broz 1 Norma Cavanaugh 20 174 Jean Crover Cecil H. Dickson 94 Method A. Dornak 148 Myrtle Drake 74 171 Louis Driska Willie Dusek 177 Doris Eckermann 179 Helen FiliPP 139 Lillian Finn Bessie Franek 175 Johnnie Gaidusek 66 Hubert Gorubec 20 Joe Hadash 30 Joe Hatsler, Jr. 18 Emil Hanus Louis Hanus 88 25 Ernest Ha.skovec Anna Hell Helen Hegwood 88 E. E. Holub 35 4 Erwin J. Holy Mildred Horak 13 John Hranicky 137 137 Roy Hranicky Ben Jarma 84 Della Ka.dlecek 88 C. P. Kern 139 Hugo Kocian 178 Willie Kohutek 47 Johnnie I. Krajca 25 92 Joe Krivanek

Mem.

Ins.

1,000 1 6,000 2 1 30,000 7,000 1 2,000 2 2 2,000 1 2,000 2,000 1 1 3,000 6,000 2 5 50,000 2 2,000 2 22,000 5' 56,000 1 1,000 1,000 1 4,000 3 2 11,000 4 4,000 1,000 1 1 10,000 7 20,000 2,000 1 2,000 1 1 20,000 1,000 1 2 2,000 1,000 1 6,000 2 1,000 1 12 65,000 1 20,000 2 2,000 1,000 1 2,000 1 5,000 1 2 3,000.

14 13,000 1 35,000 7,000 2 2 4,000 1 1,000 4 22,000

6 Johnnie Krizan Louis Krupala 164 Mrs. 3. W. Krutilek 30 Agnes Lesak 88 Lowrina Lindemann ii 66 James H. Locke 91 Georgia Lostak Albert Lupik 28 Vlasta, Machann 172 29 Albin F. Machu Clifton Martinets 80 Alvin Melnar 142 30 Annimae Merta Agnes Miculka 88 Evelyn Mikeska Anna Milan 154 Janelle Mogonye 18 32 Adolf Motal 87 Ladis Navratil Daniel Nors 66 Claudia Novosad 189 Joe Novosad, Jr. 39 Dorothy Oltmann 179 Paul Pasemann, Jr. 181 Helen Pavelka 11'7 James Pavlicek 66 Raymond Pavliska 73 67 Emil Pesek LiIlia Mae Peter 172 Jeanette Peterson 18 Emil Petr 84 29 Amelia Pokorny 77 Otto Ptacek W. E. Raven 18 Mary Renfro 154 Jack D. Ruzicka 15 58 Vlasta Sabrsula Frank C. Sacky 79 Daniel Schaefer 141 24 Weldon Schiller 173 Alvin J. Sefcik Chester Shmoides 74 Donald Shuf field 174, Lambert Skubal 174 Joe A. Slavik 185 Joe Slavik, Jr. 185 74 Cheryl Smith Jeanette Smith 66 W. H. Steele - 178 29 Melvin Steger 174 Marcia Sulak Ludvik Surovec 112 Mrs. Edw. Svoboda 15 Jerry Tomastik 177 George H. Trefny 183 Sidon Tiunis 142 Wm. F. Urbanek 49 184 Alfons Vana, 50 Frankie Vanek 32 Matt Vanek 9 Donnie Victorick A. M. Vrla 130 Jacq'lyn Wakefield 188 Ernest Wentrcek 189 66 Angeline West Leslie R. Wiesner 178

1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 4 6 1 1 4 2 6 1 2 3 2 4 9 6 1 1 1 3 1 1 2 1 3 2 1 2 1 2 1 3 23 1 2 28 1 1 1 1 4 2 4 1 1 2 1 5 1 8 1 1 2 1 1 1 88 3 2 2

1,000 2,000 1,000 3,000 2,000 2,000 1,000 1,000 6,000 6,000 1,000 500 116,000 10,000 32,000 10,000 20000 45,506 20,000 20,000 17,000 '7,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 6,000 20,000 1,000 11,000 10,000 23,000 21,000 10,000 4,000 1,000 22,500 10,000 3,000 52,000 5,000 2,000 84,000 2,000 2,000 3,000 2,000 3,500 20,000 8,000 10,000 10,000 2,000 1,000 9,000 10,000 20,000 1,000 1,000 2,000 5,000 1,000 1,000 146,500 25,000 2,000 4,000

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Douglas Williams 15 5 18,000 1,000 L. J. Zatopek 87 1 Venue Zavodny 47 1 30,000 Total â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 384 applications $1,410,500 Fraternally, Joe B. Hejny, Vice President Supreme Lodge, SPJST - SPJST FROM THE OFFICE OF THE

SECRETARY TREASURER SLAVONIC BENEVOLENT ORDER OF THE STATE OF TEXAS (SPJST) Formerly Slovanska Podporujici Jednota Statu Texas (Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas)

NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS: Dear Members: The name of Slovanska Podporuiici Jednota Statu Texas (Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas) was changed to "Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas (SPJST)."

Such name change was accomplished by charter amendment duly filed with the State Board of Insurance of the State of Texas and ordered to 'be filed in accordance with law by the Commissioner of Insurance of said State by Order dated October 26, 1976. The filing of such charter amendment was unanimously authorized and directed by the delegates to the XXIInd quadrennial convention of this Society held in the City of Waco, McLennan County, Texas, June 14, 15, 16, and 17, 1976.

Fraternally, Leonard D. Mikeska Secretary-Treasurer SPJST

LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO

Members of Lodge No. 50, El Campo, are reminded that there will be a meeting on Wednesday, March 2nd, at 7:30 p.m., at the American Legion Auxiliary Building meeting room.

Fraternally, Rita J. Vanek President

LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH

Dear Members: Have you noticed the Robins are back? Spring isn't here but the' little red-breast give promise that it isn't too far away. Perhaps something like that accounted for the good attendance of our regular meeting, February 13th.

A few members we have not seen for several meetings included Bessie Prochaska, Mary, Phyllis and Hermina Cihacek, Dona Hubenak and over from Dallas, Nancy Paprskar, with her husband Joe. Raymond Hubenak handled the registration in place of his father, Richard, who remained at home with wife, Mary, who was ill. Ra y -mondals itedhs r,Matha, in serving us a most tasty supper after the meeting.

Dona Hubenak reported that her daughter, Joyce Whatley, and family were off to Copper mountain, Colorado, for skiing.

Frank Tesar gave us a little more information concerning the 4th degree KC dance on March 26th, with the Panther City Polka Boys.

It was pleasant to learn that Al and Eleanor Sivaeeks' son-in-law, Joe Dederich, is doing well after his trip to M. D. Anderson Hospital in Houston.

February is generally a season of illness and we regretted finding out that Brother Strnad was in intensive care at St. Joseph's Hospital with pneumonia. Agnes Silhavey is being treated at Northwest for a fractured hip. Bill McClendon also underwent surgery a few weeks ago, I was told by his mother-in-law, Justine Chaloupka.

Sympathy cards were sent to the Charles Foote and Anton Tirk fainflies. Since our president, Brother Carl Zich, was unable to attend the Tirk funeral, our vice president, Sister Martha Durham, performed the Lodge Ritual impressively. I mention this because it was her first opportunity to do so, and as far as can be remembered, the first time a lady has presided.

Thanks for a fine job, Martha!

I must be sure and tell of another female member of Lodge 92, Sister Anna. Langer was cited for her faithful attendance and 50 years of work with our lodge and was presented with her official meeting. Congratulations!

We have a few members with even more than 50 years service

and they are all worthy of our admiration. We enjoy reporting such things for you, so please do not be hesitant if you want to pass on news concerning yourself or your family. When important occasions warrant it, take a black and white snapshot and send it to me along with the necessary information, or just call and I'll include your message.

Fraternally and sincerely, Helen Paprskar SPJST - -

FOLKLORE PROGRAM IN HOUSTON, MARCH 5th,

Dear Members and Friends: To all of you who would love to see beautiful Moravian costumes, music and dances from the old country, I would like to remind you that on Saturday, March 5th, at 8:30 p.m., at the Houston Music Hall, a group of about 35 musicians, singers and dancers from Moravia will present a folklore program. We do not often have the opportunity to enjoy such entertainment from Czechoslovakia. Tickets are $2 and up, and are available at Foley's and the Music Hall.

Fraternally, Karel Sicner SPJ ST-

LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA

The last monthly meeting was held Wednesday, February 9th, and it was called to order by President John Seale.

The pledge of allegiance was recited by the members, after which a moment of silence was observed in memory of our departed Brothers and Sisters.

The minutes were read and approved and reports were given.

We were happy to have Brother and Sister Hlavaty attend the meeting . They had recently celebrated their 50th anniversary. The reception and dinner were held at Lodge 172. A large number of friends and relatives attended this gala affair with everyone wishing them more happy years.

The dance on January 29th was attended by a large crowd; everyone enjoyed the music of Dan and the Boys.

The sweetheart dance was held on February 12th; a very large crowd was in attendance, and the music by the Knights of Dixie was great. Everyone is looking forward to having them back again real

Wednesday, February 23, 1977 soon.

John and Pearl Lyman were crowned "Sweethearts of the Year."

They both looked great.

The next dance is February 26th, with the City Polka Boys.

On March 12, the Gold Banners will be on hand with their lovely music, which will be followed by Bob Collins and the Country Strings from Austin, March 26th.

Be sure and plan to attend all these dances, we promise a great time for everyone.

Fraternally, E. C. Baker SPJST LODGE NO, 154, FORT WORTH

Dear Members and Friends: We finally had a beautiful day for our lodge meeting Sunday, which was called to order by our president, Brother Jerry Milan.

After the pledge of allegiance, the members stood in a moment of silence for our deceased members: Sister Mary Martinet, and Brother Anton Tirk of Lodge 92, but a longtime friend to many of our members.

All reports were accepted as read.

The Auditing Committee reported the books were audited and all were in order.

We were happy to have Brother and Sister Joe and Elizabeth Gregory join us after a long absence.

Brother Milan read a report from the Supreme Lodge and seems like our Society is getting better all the time.

A thank-you note was read from the family of Annie Tails, who has been quite ill.

Our new members accepted and made welcome were Mary E, Schneider, Kevin M. Rawland, Jonathan M. Reed, Laurie Ann Connelly, Michael D. Woolsey, and Diane Renee Reed.

We were sorry our youth club leader, Sister Lola Kneschk, was called to Oklahoma due to the illness of her father. We wish him a speedy recovery. Sister Martha Milan, assistant youth leader, conducted their meeting.

We were also sorry to hear that Sister Katherine Garrison of Creve Couer, Illinois, is not up to par.

Her son, Brother George Half ord has been up there with her. Get well soon, Katherine. Katherine is the daughter of Sister Mary Hale.

We extend our congratulations to Brother 'and Sister Ronnie and Jo

Ann Wallace on the arrival of their first, a baby girl, Christie Lynn, weighing 7 lbs., 2 ozs. The proud grandparents are Brother and Sister Frank and Margie Picha.

We would like to say congratulations to Brothers Jerry Milan, Fort Worth Sokol and Euless Trinity High School coach, and EMU Milan, Hurst Bell High School coach and executive director of THSGCA. They were presented the Life Member Award of GAT at a convention in Dallas. (Gymnastic Association of Texas).

We extend our sincere sympathy to the families of the deceased Sister Mary Martinet and Brother Anton Tirk. May they rest in peace.

We hope this sunshine gets everyone back to good health. The flu and colds have really taken their toll the last two months.

Sister Wanda Mason was our door prize recipient and she was not present, Our country-western dance Saturday night was attended by a capacity crowd. Everyone enjoyed it so much, the band gave them an hour of added pleasure.

Make a note of our next dance on March 5th with the Panther City Polka Boys and on April 16th with Le Roy Matocha of Fayetteville.

Our next lodge meeting will be Sunday, March 13th, at 3 p.m.

Receipt of contributions to the Memorial Fund from the following are gratefully acknowledged: In memory of Sister Mary Martinet Helen Zich $ 5.00 Anna Milan 5.00 Ray and Anna Johnson 5.00 Bill and Mary Renfro 5.00 Benny and Mary Pavey 5.00 5.00 Jeanie Mason and family Jerry and Hank Milan 5.00 Henry and Ann Langer 2.00 In memory of Margie Kruse Jim and Wanda Mason 5.00 In memory of Lester Griffin of Dallas 5.00 Jerry and Hank Milan In memory of Brother Anton Tirk Charles and Mary Pulliam and Helen Zich 10.00 Jim and Florence Greer 5.00 Mary Palachek 5.00 Jim and Wanda Mason 5.00 Darrell and Gaye Williams 5.00 Anna Milan 5.00 Ray and Anna Johnson 10.00 Albert and Martha Boenisch 10.00

L. H. Grocloske 5.00 Bill and Mary Renfro 5.00 Benny and Mary Pavey 5.00 Jerry and Hank Milan 5.00 Anna Hosek 5.00 Jeanie Mason and family 5.00 Frank and Jo Prochaska.

5.00 Lad Maly 5.00 Ed and Ella Mae Faraizl 5.00 Al and Alene Kercho 5.00 Emil. and Sally Milan 10.00 Aino Mholm (Crosby, Minn.) 10.00 Irja Alholm (Crosby, Minn.) 10.00 Don and Frances Hopkins 10.00 Mr./Mrs. Harold Reynolds 5.00 Emma Bartak 5.00 Mr./Mrs, Joe Jungman 10.00 Carl and Christine Zich 10.00 Thank You. So until . . . . Keep Smiling!

Fraternally, Mary Pavey - SPJST NEWS FROM LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON

The Saturday night dance featured the Joe Patek band sending out tunes of polkas and waltzes to the contentment of the guests and as I was watching the enthusiastic dancers on the dance floor, I could see and feel that every fiber in their body was alive and active swinging to the tunes of the orchestra. To host this dance, members of the Entertainment Committee were in their places long before the guests began arriving. Ray Hagan, with his wife, Gladys, and John and Bessie Vacuia, had their hands full with seating the arriving guests. Daughter of Ray and Gladys, a lovely young lady named Sharon, was smiling and attending the checkroom.

Early arrivers, a party of four, were enjoying delicious hamburgers in the dining room prepared

by Sister Annie Vala, They were, so to speak, newcomers at the lodge since this was their third time and expressed that our monthly entertainment bulletin would be greatly appreciated and asked that it be mailed to them. This we gladly will do. Both couples live in the neighboring town of Pasadena and I enjoyed having the opportunity of meeting Mr. and Mrs. Bill and Virginia Crow and Mr. and Mrs. Zeb and Eloise Sunday. They had reservations at Table 14. At the same table I met Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Lewis who are very interested in our lodge. We will see to it that these lovely people will get the in-

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10 formation to familiarize them with our SPJST and to receive our monthly bulletin.

At Table 8, Amos and Della Kadlecek were missed by the regulars around the table; hope it won't be too long and we will join the crowd. Two newcomers at Table 8 were not really new, but have not been coming to the dances lately, but they are getting in the mood again â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph and Mary Grigar are getting lonesome for their Lodge friends. They originally came to Houston from Wallis in 1932 and love it. They have a family of two sons, Rudolph and Randolph, and two daughters, Donna Jean and Rudyne Marie.

Now, from now on, make it a habit again and come often.

It is just great to see two people so contented and friendly as members Joe and Kathlene Knapick.

You can see them every day and they never change. Their friendly attitude reaches out to anyone they meet. Both Katherine and Joe are retired; you look at them and you see they are enjoying each other's company. Katherine is on the loafing list for two years now since 1974, and Joe just lately joined her and returned December 31,, 1976.

They will be married for 45 years, come June 28th, this year. They raised a daughter, Virginia Jo, who is employed by the Aviation Industry. It is great to see happy people; more power to you.

Our regular visitors, Jerry and Agnes. Lupanec, and twin sister Helen , with husband Edwin Velek, are concerned about their father, Mr. Joe Fulkrabek, who is confined in the Yoakum Huth Memorial Hospital for 10 days now; as soon as he is better he will join his wife, Annie, in the Stevens Rest Home in Hallettsville, where Mr. and Mrs. Pulkrabek make their home. This lovely couple, at the age of 85 and will celebrate their 64th wedding anniversary April 1st, 1977. Helen and Agnes with the rest of the family are looking forward to seeing their parents together and enjoying life, and we join in those good wishes, also.

Sister Marie Filipek is confined in Spring Branch Memorial Hospital, Room 314, for two weeks now; seems like just all of a sudden she was getting weaker and tired.

When I visited with her Saturday

she had difficulty talking; her voice was very low, but her face had a very good color. How long she will have to stay, she did not know. We miss our Birthday Club Sister Filipek; she is in our circle for many years and her generosity was overwhelming. All through the years Sister Filipek never failed to donate some item she had created with her hands; she just loved to do things and her home-made pastry was always a treat. In other words, she never came! empty handed. Sister Filipek has one daughter, Georgie, and two grandsons. Marie, come home soon; we miss you.

Brother Albert Bristik is also one of our lodge pillars and like a fixture that has its place. Albert was admitted in Heights Hospital Monday, February 7th, and had surgery Wednesday, February 10th. He is coming along fine and will stay about another week before he will be released. Elenore, his devoted spouse, stays with him most of the time and as a retired nurse she sees to it that Albert will do as he is told. Albert served the lodge as financial secretary and also on the board. For many years he has been a successful lodge sales representative. At one time, he participated in Czech plays and now he comes every week to our Choral Club because he enjoys singing. I know he misses us just as we miss him and he will be glad to bid goodbye to Room 316.

Sister Elsie (Dvorak) Kadera is one whom many of you know or remember. She participated in the lodge activities ever since she was a child (5 years of age). At that time the HIahol Dramatic Club was casting a children's Czech play and the main part called for a boy.

There was not a boy available at that age to play the part and learn the dialogue (all mothers were doubtful of this special part), so Elsie, was given the part. Her mother worked with her tirelessly and with Success. Brother Frank B. Steiner and family from Dallas and members of Lodge , never failed to visit Houston when the Hlahol presented a Ctech play and that day Mr. Steiner promised Elsie a dollar, if she would give a good performance and not forget that she was playing the part of a boy. It was amazing to witness this play

with Elsie going through her dialogue without faltering one time.

Of course, she went after that dollar as soon as she came off the stage and Mr. Steiner gladly kept his promise. As Elsie was growing up, she participated in many Czech plays, until she entered the University of Texas to study music and voice. After graduation she married a Czech boy named George, the son of our members Steve and Lydia Kadera. Elsie and George raised a family of three daughters, Karoline, Frances, and Alisha, and a son, George, Jr., Elsie sings in her church and at special occasions and teaches piano. Last year she was plagued with pains in her right arm and spent many months in and out of the hospital undergoing therapy. For some time she was feeling pretty fair, but now, she is confined in Dallas' Baylor Hospital with a slipped disc, which is very painful. She must stay in traction 20 minutes every hour and take therapy. How long these treatments will continue is not known, but luckily Elsie has a healthy sense of humor which will see her through with flying colors. Elsie is the daughter of Frank and Frances Dvorak and I am proud to say she is my niece and Frank is my brother.

Dusty Rhodes, the American Dream named "Wrestler of the Year, 1976", is here in Houston to wrestle in the Coliseum and also will be on TV Channel 13 Sunday evening with his gorgeous robe.

Dusty is the son of our members Mike and Kathy Treffel, who are very proud of their son's achievement in the world of sports. Besides this famous son they are proud of son Larry who is a coach and teacher in Boulder, Colorado, and son John, an advertising executive with the Dallas Times Herald, and a daughter, Connie, a beauty operator. No wonder Kathy's hair is always just perfect with not a hair out of place; how lucky can you be! Congratulations Mike and Kathy, on such a wonderful family.

Goodnight to all you good people and I hope you did not get too tired, because I will be back next week.

Fraternally, Frances Olexa

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Wednesday, Februe y 23, 1977 LODGE NO. 4, Dr, Dear Members: Our lodge held its monthly meeting Sunday, February 6th at the Grant Building with a good attendance.

Following the opening of the mee ting by President Frank Zabransky, the pledge to the U.S. flag was led by Kim Drawl and Melissa Holy.

Secretary Erwin Holy read resolutions of sympathy for our departed Sisters Julia Novak, Frances Hermes, also for Brother Ernest L. Janak.

Secretary Edwin Holy then read the minutes of the December meeting. They were approved. The January meeting was not held due to bad weather. Correspondence followed.

Congratulations to Secretary Erwin Holy and his wife, Evelyn, on being grandparents , for the first time Saturday, February 5th. Their daughter and son-in-law Marcie and Jimmy Appelt are the proud parents of a baby boy.

A discussion then followed on the Training Class to be held in Hallettsville on March 12th.

Youth Leader Helen Zabransky gave her report on the youth club activities.

Reports were given by some of the officers and various committees, followed by discussion. It was decided to discharge the Building Committee.

President Zabransky appointed the following committees: Resolution — Hilmer and Gay Galetka„ and Claynell Chudej Entertainment — Vicky Zak, Hermina Vasek Flag Bearer — Marlyn Sevcik The Audit Committee will be announced later.

Refund checks were given out and the meeting adjourned.

The Youth Club then presented an entertaining Valentine program.

The welcome was given by Annie Zabransky, followed by a song, "Let Me Call You Sweetheart" by Kim Drazd and Annie Zabransky.

Next the story of St. Valentine was given by Melissa Holy; Kathy, Arlene and Jean Zak, Laurie Chudej and Mark Sevcik. V-A-L-E-N-T-IN-E was spelled out by Laura and David Neubauer, Denise Vasek, Kim Neubauer; Gary, Chris and Jane11 Chudej, Thomas Holy and

John Zak, A song followed.

A game was then played by Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Zak, Mr. and Mrs. Hilmer Galetka and Mr. and Mrs. Ewin Holy. The game was interesting and funny. Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Holy were the winners and received a gift.

Refreshments and lunch were served.

January birthday honorees were Melissa and Tommy Holy, Kim Neubauer and Helen Zak. Other honorees present with February birthdays were Gaynell Chudej, Frances Cervenka, Denise Vasek, Alfonse Holy, David Neubauer, Alex Galetka and Steven Koehn.

The birthday cake winners were Kim Neubauer (January) and Alfonse Holy (February).

The adult door prize was won by Vicky Zak and youth by Laurie Chudej.

Our next meeting will be Sunday, March 13th at the Grant Building, at 2 p.m.

Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky Reporter OP TOT

LODGE NO. 179, ARRENTON Dear Members and Friends: Lodge No. 171) held its regular meeting Friday night, February 11, in Zapp's Kitchen.

President Harold Bergmann opened , the meeting by leading the members in reciting the pledge of allegiance.

Michael Noak substituting for Ricky Weyand, who was on the sick list, read the minutes of the previous meeting and Lee Leonard gave the treasurer's report; both reports were accepted as given.

Dorothy Oltrnann gave the financial standing, and also reported that the lodge is grateful for the perpetual increase of 190 percent family membership. The most recent 100, percent family is Brother Fritz Schoenst, Jr, and his wife, Jeanette, and their children (juveniles): She Lynn and Staci. They also were present to receive their policies and took active part in our meeting. Other new members were Lawrence and William Koopman.

We warmly welcome them all into our midst.

Also read were the names of the new applicants who were accepted.

We also hope they will soon be participating in our meetings and various activities.

For further business the president appointed Alfred Siptak on the Telephone Committee.

The president also stated that the local lodge dues are to be paid at the beginning of a new year; therefore, they are due now, but the certificate payments are due separately according to the date on the certificate.

The tacky dance was discussed and the lodge decided to sponsor this dance in March. The Entertainment Committee will take care of further details and place circulars in various business places.

In spite of the inclement weathr er and the "flu bug" being around, we were happy to have such a nice turnout of members and guests.

Among the guests we were pleased to have District V Sales Representative Evelyn Mikeska accompanied by her husband, Otto, and also their son and his wife. We hope they all will visit us often.

There being no further business the meeting adjourned.

After the meeting the box supper displayed lots of enthusiasm and high spirit of amusement among the youth and adult membens.

These boxes were auctioned off by Melvin Schoenst. His time and service were deeply appreciated by the members, and we are thankful to hint for donating his services to our lodge.

Immediately following the auction all the beautiful decorated boxes, filled to the brim with delicious food, were opened and immensely enjoyed by all.

The youth club president, in behalf of the club, expressed her thanks to everyone who brought a box, purchased a box, or helped in any way to make this box supper a huge success.

I am sure everyone is looking forward to our next regular meeting on the second Friday night of the month.

Fraternally, Edith Pfeiffer Reporter SPJE3T —

LODGE NO. 26, SKIDMORE Dear Members, Our lodge will hold its March meeting on the first Friday, March 4th, at Mrs. Edna's home at 7 p.m.

All members please try to come to the meeting.

Fraternally, Josephine Doubrava

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12 LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Members: The meeting was held February 13th. The meeting was presided over by President Robert Pavelka.

All lodge officers were present.

The minutes were read and approved.

The pledge of allegiance and lodge motto were led by Randy Nors and Glenn Leuschner, two fine boys for our youth club.

We had several visitors and we were glad to have them with us, They were Mr. and Mrs. Frank V. Spanhel from Lodge 47, Seaton; Mrs. F. L. Cameron, Mrs. Vera Lunday and David C. Crockett.

Brother Silas Smith was unable to be with us Sunday. He had his foot injured and was told he would have to stay off of it. We all hope he will have a speedy recovery and be back with us. He sent a note by his wife to thank Brother Henry West for the good job on getting the road to the lodge prepared and for coming out and helping with other work around the building. Brother Silas also sent thankyou messages to Brothers Emil Hanus and Robert Pavelka.

The youth club had a skating party February 4th at Westview Skating Rink. They had a big turnout and lots of fun.

Patty Stanislav from the youth club brought the birthday cake for everyone who has a birthday in February.

The youth club had a Valentine card contest . They had to have four first-place winners because they were all so good and the judges couldn't make a decision.

Winners were: Annette Nors, Vicki Nors Donna Stanislav and Janice Stanislay.

There were a lot of sick members this month. Get-well cards were sent to Sisters Ge'orgie Kofnovec, Ann Filer, Juliene Hensel, Regina Adamcik, and Brothers Ray Falsma and John Norris.

Sympathy cards were sent to Evelyn Stuckly and family, Sister kUbtina U'rbanovsky and family, Brother Otto Hanus and family, and Brother Sebik's family.

It was brought to the floor and discussed to change the meeting for the month to be held on the third Sunday of the month; so our meeting will now be on the third Sunday, unless notified dif-

ferently.

There were a lot of birthdays for February. They were: Sisters Pauline Cameron, Martha Slovak, Rose Parma and Patty Stanislav; Brothers Bennie Engelke, Brian Edwards, Jeff Nors, and Louis Macha, Sister Lilly Ann Parma also had a birthday' in February.

We' were pleased to have. Brother Ed Karnes from District III with us.

Door prize winner was Brother Frank Klinkovsky.

There were two transfers from Lodge 35, Elk. They were Diane E. Mazanec and Steven J. Maranec. We are very pleased to have you with us.

There are also a lot of new members: Megan Michelle Schroeder, Jimmie Ray Whitley, Nolene Marie Pavelka, Francine Louise Soukup, Linda Jane Soukup, Joseph Paul Gerik, Linda Marie Gerik, Dennis Lee Gerik, Dennis John Gerik, Raymond Albert Weinberger, Sharon Ann Pratka, Shelia Renee Pratka, Steven Thomas Lacke, Robert C. Gilbert, Norman E. Lovorn, William. L. Warren, Jr., and Erin E. Neill. We' are pleased to have you as members of the lodge.

Ladies are asked to bring whatever they like for the March meeting. Bring plenty for your family and guest(s).

The next meeting will be March 20th, 1977, at 2:30 p.m.. The youth club will meet at 2 p.m. on that day.

Bring your children to their meeting.

Fraternally, Sue Pauling Reporter SPJST â&#x20AC;&#x201D; LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY Dear Members: Again, not being my fault, we have always had our business meeting on the second Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m.; therefore, I did not learn anything about the change' of the meeting until last Saturday evening, February 12th.

Please don't let anything like this happen again after the report has been put into the Ve'stnik. How do you expect great attendance at our meetings, when changes like these are made on such a short notice.

We really had a good turnout at the Lodge 74 dance on February 12th; the music was wonderful, which was provided by the Pony

Express, and everyone enjoyed their music very much.

Those of you who did not attend this last dance really missed a good time. Not only the dance, but the beautiful decorations for Valentine's Day. Our youth leader, Sister Annielou Flasowski, together with the youth club members decorated the lodge. We indeed enjoyed admiring the decorations that night at the dance. Thanks for a job well done.

At the same dance Lita Mae Longham was in charge of the ticket booth. Riley Christian and Sally Christian were host and hostess. Larry Melson, Jerry Michka, and Phillip Vaden were in charge of all the refreshments; and, as usual, Mrs. Baker was assigned in the kitchen. We, the members of the lodge also appreciate the hard work of these' people.

George and Edith Charanza celebrated their 25th anniversary, and James and Fern McCullough celebrated their lath anniversary; both couples enjoyed the evening at Lodge 74, and we wish them many more happy years together.

Several birthday celebrants celebrated their birthdays at the lodge recently. We are happy to see so many people come to our lodge and celebrate an evening with us. Be sure and come back to see us soon.

We were saddened to hear that Kenneth Crowson and Raford Crowson are in the hospital: Kenneth was admitted to Houston County Hospital and Raford is In a Temple hospital. Also, Faye Fowlder was hospitalized. Those of you who are sick, and we do not know about it, please hurry and get well.

While being at the lodge, a person cannot help but appreciate the fine work Brother Leon Stubblefield of Kennard, is doing for the lodge, who oversees that no one gets out of line; also, Billy Bobalik who is in charge of our beautiful fireplace and keeps it fired up; and of course there are other members who are doing all they can to be helpful.

I will report what takes place at our next meeting. Be sure and keep me informed about some of the things that need to be put in the reports concerning our lodge and its members. Bye for now .

Fraternally, Chester Shmoldas Reporter

Wednesday, February 23, 1877

13 ed by Brother Victor Peter in the LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA LODGE NO. 184, MOULTON January meeting.

They are: Dear Members and Readers: Dear Members and Friends: President — Bro. John Seale I hope' the new year is being good me regular meeting of Lodge 1st Vice President — Bro. Henry to everyone. It seems that the more (Hank) 184 Moulton was held February 9th Kendall there is to do the faster time goes. 'with 20 members present. The 2nd Vice President — Bro. E. C. We have already had two regular meeting was opened by President meetings; glad to have so many of Baker Ed Mikes who led the group in Secretary — Sis. Vlasta Machann you coming out.

Financial Secy. — Sis. Lillia Mae saying the pledge of allegiance.

In our January meeting, we voted Peter All officers were present. to buy land for the future home of Treasurer — Bro. Hubert (Pete) A minute of silent tribute was our Lodge 172. By now the trans- Willis. held for our two departed memaction is just about completed. In The president then appointed bers: Sister Rosie Tou.sek and our regular meeting last WednesConnie Simecek, youth lead- Brother A. J. Pustejovsky. Our symday, we voted to have a big sign Sister er. pathy to the members of their famput up so that all of you can find Victor Peter, volunteered ilies. the place where our lodge building toBrother he historian for our lodge.

The minutes of the December is going to be located. It is between The following members were vot- meeting was read and approved.

Preston, Vista and Fairmont Parkway, consisting of 12.4941 acres in ed in and welcomed into the lodge: No meeting was held in January Sisters Dolores Renton, Sandra due to the very bad wet and cold Pasadena.

Seale, Sylvia Hugo; Brothers Her- weather.

We are happy about having bert Emmons, George Simecek, Eric We are sorry to hear that Sisters taken this step and we are looking forward to start planning our )Zucha, Herbert Hugo, Paul Joe (Mrs.) Bill Mikulencak and Frances Berckenhoff are on the sick list. building. For those of you who Zucha, Jr., Cory Joseph Wilson.

We are happy you joined our We all wish them a speedy redidn't make it to the meeting, I would like to say that the vote for lodge and hope to see all of you covery.

The door prize went to Sister every part of this transaction of often. Don't forget that our regular buying the land was unanimous. meetings are on every second Wed- Barbara Filipp.

At our March meeting we are goThanks to our Building Committee nesday at 7:30 p.m., each month.

I must say one more thing. Our ing to have a social. All the lodge for their work, They made many trips looking for land which took Czech class is in full swing at San ladies are asked to bring the lunch Jacinto College in Pasadena. Mr. while the lodge will furnish the many hours of their time.

William Souchek is our teacher. We refreshments. Don't forget March There will be lots of work for all of us, so do not roll down your are happy to have some of the 9th.

Fraternally, sleeves, instead roll them up a little young adults in our class. Those of us who are older feel younger Anita Kubicek higher. Our lodge will be what we Reporter make it. The more we give of our- when we are adding to our knowSPJsT — selves and our time, the more we ledge but the future belongs to the younger ones.

LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON will receive in fellowship and enMany of you were on the sick Dear Brothers and Sisters: joyment of each other. The other On the first Friday night, Febday I heard a member say, "Well, list. Sandra Seale, Jerry Wayne I hate to start now since I haven't Elleven, Lucille and J. B. Jackson, ruary 4th, we held our regular been coming all this time." Please and Joe Machann. Hope all of you monthly meeting. There were 33 don't stay away any longer. You are doing well. We miss you at members present. We wish more of will be surprised how fast you will the lodge. Try to come to our next our brothers and sisters would regular meeting which will be turnout for our meetings. find something to do.

At this meeting, the dates for You can volunteer to sell tickets, March 9th.

Fraternally yours, the annual free member barbecue help in the kitchen or bake a cake, Vlasta Machann call on those who are ill, help move was set for May 21st, and our Secretary Christmas party was set for Detables before each dance or just SPJST — come and enjoy yourself. cember 16th, so be sure and mark LODGE NO. 176, Our socials are well attended on your calendar.

Thursday nights and Saturday aftHOUSTON NORTHWEST If any of our members have any ernoon of each week. We sell a lot Just a reminder of our monthly complaints or gripes concerning our of coffee and cake as well as other meeting which is held every third lodge, we now have a grievance goodies. committee that will take care of Also, our dances have been well Monday of the month at Long Point your requests if you will please attended. Entertainment Chair- National Bank in the Western give one of the members of that person • Sister Edna Voldan, is do- Room. committee a signed note so there ing a good job and also needs your Bring a member or friend to each will be no misunderstanding. The help. She cannot move all those Grievance Committee is composed tables by herself. Sister Louise meeting. All who wish to attend our of Brothers George Janik, Gene Willis writes interesting newslet- meetings, are welcome.

Veselka, and Robert Kieschnick.

Fraternally, ters. Thanks, both of you, for the Since our lodge is growing we work you are doing.

Rena Ordener have elected a new sales representOur officers for 1977 were installReporter ative for approval by the Supreme

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Our next regular meeting will be on the first Friday night, March 4th at 8 p.m. at our lodge. I hope to see a lot of our friends at our next meeting.

Fraternally, Mary Ann Kieschnick Secretary SPJST —

LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVILLE What a beautiful day to have our SPJST meeting! It has be'en raining so much since October that when the sun comes out for a day or two, everyone feels like celebrating.

Our monthly meeting convened Sunday, February 13th, at 2 p.m.

After reciting the pledge of allegiance by all members present, the minutes of the previous meeting were read by Secretary Mary Werner. Since there were no corrections they were approved as read. Sister Werner always has good minutes.

In correspondence the secretary read a thank-you letter from Sister Pearl Hanker of Lodge No 88.

Financial Secretary Allene Zwahr and Treasurer Colts Vallet gave their reports.

Gilbert Walzel, the Special Fund treasurer, reported in detail on the money spent and the income for the month of January. All the reports were accepted.

Sister Willie May Kujkendall reported sending get-well cards to members who were in the hospital.

They are: Brothers Tom Kolaja, Albert T. Meyer and Sister France's Hurta. Our best wishes for a quick and complete recovery.

Auditing of the books was set for January 13th. The committee reported they found all books in good order.

Ronald Lee Stastny is our new member. We want to welcome you, Ronald Lee. The Entertainment and Kitchen Committees met before the regular meeting began, for the purpose of completing plans for the District V spring meeting which our Lodge 81 will host March 20th. Plans are being made to have an all-day program with a dance at night.

President of District V Brother Jerry Prochazka will have a complete program in the Vestnik, so please look for it.

The 50-year-pin recipients off

Lodge 81 are Sisters Libbie Kolaja, Emily Kolaja and Lillie Tejkl, and Brothers John Kossa, Vaclav Mazac and Joe Silhavy. The pins will be presented to them at the District V meeting. It is our wish that all of these members will be able to be present for this honor.

Sister Emily Kolaja displayed two quilt tops she pieced for the Czech Fest which will be held in April.

Cash donations to cover the expense of the material to be used for the lining, dacron, and thread were received from the following members: Sister and Brother Stanley Slacalek, $10; Sister and Brother Henry Hurta, $10; Sister Elenore Haydon, $10; Sister and Brother Jim Matloch, $5; Miss Be'ssie Hlavaty, $5; Sister Stephanie Walzel, $5; and Sister and Brother Charlie Matcek, $5. For these donations we are most grateful.

The report on the Memorial Fund was given by Sister Rose Linda Hartfield.

I would like to mention that we will have a country store again at the District V meeting, so please support it.

The meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m. A fine lunch was enjoyed by all members present because that is when we visit with one another and enjoy each other's company.

It was good to see Brother and Sister Jim Matloch in the meeting again. Sister Matloch is using a walker now, because it is very hard for her to get about.

Our next meeting will be Sunday, March 13th, at 2 p.m. See you there.

In conclusion I would like' to invite the Supreme Lodge officers, our editor, neighboring lodges and friends to come to our District V meeting March 20th. A fine dinner will be served.

Fraternally, Emily Kolaja Reporter - SPJST — LODGE NO. 32, VICTORIA Dear Members: The meeting was called to order Sunday, February 6th by President Edwin Smajstrla.

President Smajstrla led the members in the pledge of allegiance, followed by a moment of silent prayer for the deceased members.

Roll call of officers was held and all were present, except for Secretary Becky Motal.

The minutes of the last meeting

were read and approved.

Treasurer Adolf Motal gave his report on the balance of last month. Refund checks went to: Benny L. Janota, Thomas H. Janota, Johnny Cabello. and Thomas Lee Vanek.

Names were drawn for the attendance prizes. For the adults — Theo. Kocian received $5; youth — Jason Motal received $5.

New applicants for membership accepted were: John Ronald Spears, James Bull and Deborah Faye Bull.

Jason Motal, 3-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Motai, recited a poem for the members.

Refreshments were brought and served by Sadie Smajstrla, Slyvia Kocian, Albina Drozd, and Evelyn Horelka.

Fraternally, Becky Motal Secretary SPJST —

LODGE NO. 161, JOURDANTON Lodge No. 161, Jourdanton, will hold its regular quarterly meeting March 27th, at 11:30 a.m., at the Civic Center in Jourdanton, instead of the second Sunday of the month.

After the meeting we will have a free plate lunch.

Please call or write our lodge president, Brother Donald Valchar, Pleasanton, 569-3686, for reservations for the plate lunch, no later than March 23, 1977.

We will see you all at the meeting.

Fraternally, Joe Juricek Vice President SPJST

LODGE NO. 178, LONGVIEW Dear Friends and Members: This is to inform all members of Lodge 178 that our regular meeting that was scheduled for February 20th has been reset for February 27th at the Elderville Hall.

The Supreme Lodge' president and the district director will be on hand at that time to show slides and pictures of several of the newer lodge buildings in order to give the members food for thought on our own lodge building. After the showing of the slides and pictures, a discussion will follow and any and all ideas are most welcome.

All members should be present to help the planning of our first lodge building, Looking forward to a

23, 1977 Wednesday, Fe' large turnout.

Fraternally, Jutta Mozingo Secretary SPJST —

LODGE NO. 147, JOURDANTON Dear Members: Our lodge regrets the loss of one of our members, Mrs. Aline Myska, age 61, who has been in bad health for several months.

Sister Myska is survived by her husband, Rudy Myska; one daughter, Mrs. James Huble; two sons, Buddy Myska of Crystal City and Bobby Myska of Poteet; and six grandchildren.

Our lodge expresses our deepest sympathy and may she rest hi Peace.

Respectfully submitted by Ms. Lydia Rickrim, Financial Secretary SPJST

LODGE NO. , HOUSTON BIRTHDAY CLUB The regular monthly meeting was called to order by President Della Kadlecek Wednesday, February 9th at 11:15 a.m.

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

Sister Mary Tilich, treasurer, read the treasurer's report which was very good.

Sister Wanda Kennedy explained a new procedure for our treasurer which the Board of Trustees had suggested for the benefit of our lodge. Motion was made to make this change and it carried. Today, we have to make changes; this is progress.

The Birthday Club Sisters were glad to have Sister Leddie Kadera in our meeting. Sister Kadera has been ill but she looked wonderful.

Sister Marie Filipek is ill and she is in Spring Branch Hospital, Room 314. Sister Fllipek is one of our very dear faithful members and we miss her.

Welcome to the Birthday Club, Sister Bessie Dewer, who is a sister to Sister Della Kadlecek and Sister Josephine Buri, so we know that Sister Dewer will be a good member.

Sister Sophie Hampel made a donation of appreciation to the Birthday Club for the sisters preparing and serving the lunch after the funeral of her late husband.

Thanks to Sister Hampel for the donation of a teflon fry pan and aluminum bowl.

Many thanks to all you good members for the delicious party furnished for Lodge No. 's anniversary, February 6th. Pastry is always appreciated from anyone who is kind enough to bake it for us.

The Birthday Club Sisters are in charge of selling pastry, coffee, and tea only at special events. OK, Della? Sister Mary Tilich is chairman of the pastry table, so if you can help at any time, contact Sister Tilich.

Sister Frances Oletxa moved that we send a donation to the March of Dimes as usual. The motion carried.

Sister Virginia Hale reported on the gifts for Clara Spivey who was in need of lingerie, gowns, and a robe. Clara Spivey appreciates everything that the Birthday Club Sisters have given her. It has been good to help someone in need.

The rules and regulations were read and explained by Sister Wanda Kennedy. There were a few needed changes and after discussions, they were accepted. Thanks to this committee.

It was good to see Sister Birdie Hilsher at our meeting. Sister Busher expressed her gratitude to all the members for the many kind deeds since the passing of her late husband, Brother Alfred Hilsher.

Hostesses for the February meeting were Sister Josephine Burt Bessie Dewer, Willie Mae Stang and Evelyn Mikeska (serving for Tillie Bily). Thanks to you sisters for the good food. It was enjoyed by all!

"Happy Birthday" was sung to Sisters Lolean Peeples, Anna Hoffmann (who had to show her driver's license to prove her age), and Frances Dvorak. We wish you many more happy years in the future.

Dates to Remember: 1st Wednesday, March 2 ® games and party and luncheon 2nd Wednesday, March 9 — game party, luncheon and meeting, 11 a.m.

The committee has promised us a very good luncheon so you must come and enjoy these ha ppy days with us.

Just remember — always laugh when you can. It is a cheap medi-

cine!

Fraternally, Lillian Finn Reporter SPJST

LODGE NO. , HOUSTON Receipt of contributions to the Memorial Fund from the following are gratefully acknowledged.

In memory of Brother A. L. 1111sher: Mr. / Mrs. Karl Lindemann $10.00 $5.00 Mr./Mrs. Jerry Lupanec $5.00 Mr. / Mrs. J. J. Bravenec In memory of Brother Oscar Helmcamp: Mr./Mrs. Jerry Lupanec $5.00 In memory of Brother Ernest J. Hanka: Mr./Mrs. Jerry Lupanee — $5.00 Fraternally, Harriette Allison SPJST —

LODGE NO, 79, CORPUS C I ISTI Dear Brothers and Sisters: Our last meeting was held February 13th. The date for our next meeting has been changed because of the District VII spring meeting in Floresville on March 13th. Our meeting will be on March 6th, the first Sunday of the month at 2 p.m.

A letter was read from Brother Gary Prebyl who has moved. He expressed his sincere gratitude to all members of SPJST and Sokol who made his brief residency in Corpus Christi memorable.

Three members have passed away recently. They are: Brother George L. Boxley, Brother Emil Elzner, and Brother Alphonse Krnavek.

Donations in memory of Brother George L. Boxley are as follows: Victor Huff, Sr. $10.00 Marie Semanek 5.00 John Stasa 110.00 Leonard Urban 25.00 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Veselka 5.00 In memory of Brother Emil Elzner: $10.00 Lodge No. 79 10.00 Monta Foster Mr. and Mrs. Frank Veselka 5.00 The members voted to write a letter to the Supreme Lodge requesting that the size of our proposed lodge home be changed from 130' x 180' to 130' x 140'. This will reduce the capacity of the building from 1200 to 900. This re quest has bee'n made in the hopes of curtailing costs.

John Ondrusek and the Blue Dia(Continuer on page 18)

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From The Supreme Lodge STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY, 1977 Mortuary Expense Juvenile TOTAL RECEIPTS: 253,617.58 253,617.58 Bonds Matured 418,115.79 1,127.04 419,242.83 Mortgage Loans 10,137.78 10,137.78 Certificate Loans 510.60 510.60 Annuities 93.06 93.06 Dividend on Stock 100,000.00 100,000.00 Transfer from M/R Account 10,451.72 10,451.72 Interest on Bonds 2,153.79 2,153.79 Interest on Certificate Loans 178,984.88 1,746.96 180,731.84 Interest on Mortgage Loans 48,972.57 64,486.76 537.64 113,996.97 Premiums 8,860.25 8,880.25 Reinsurance Recovered 11.00 11.00 Stock 3,000.00 3,000.00 Rent from SPJST Building 2,531.00 2,531.00 Appraisal Fees 26.00 26.00 Sale of Lodge Supplies 100,000.00 100,000.00 Certificate of Deposit 1,356.16 1,356.16 Interest on Certificates of Deposit 1,067.11 1,067.11 Royalties 167,043.76 3,411.64 1,037,33229 1,207,787.69 TOTAL RECEIPTS 6,641.47 24,650.78 225,684.76 256,977.01 CASH BALANCE 1,263,017.05 DISBURSEMENTS: Mortgage Loans Certificate Loans Annuities Paid-Up Bond Expense Death Claims Transfer to EXpense Account Bands Double Indemnity Matured Endowments 8% Refund to Lodges 15c Per Check to Lodges Rein,surance REO Taxes, Insurance, etc.

Bonus Surrender Value H/A Expense Actuary and Computer Advertising Appraisal Expenses Furniture and Office Equipment Audit Commissions Contributions Convention District Youth Counselors Commissions Renewal Commissions, J.T. Commissions Override Fraternal Activities Liability Insurance Medical Exams Non-Medical Exams Membership Dues Museum Hospitalization Office Maintenance Office Rent

1'73,685.23

283,343.64 11,399.00 991.75 83.50 46,331.00 100,000.00 292,500.00 500.00 6,024.00 121,524.78 4,962.30 5,777.73 409.59

1,464,764.70

22,000.00

305,343.64 11,399.00 991.75 83.50 46,334.00 100,000.00 292,500.00 500.00 6,024.00 121,524.78 4,962.30 5,777.73 409.59 462.87 8,029.54 2,755.29 924.93 156.78 2,187.48 201.60 540.00 8,282.73 105,012.00 1,976.60 515.72 477.94 32.23 1,426.90 950.35 875.00 612.00 463.43 228.00 14.50 1,089.65 688.74 '4,000.00

462.87

6,029.54 2,755.29

-

28,062.42

924.93 156.78 2,187.48 201.60 540.00 8,282.73 105,012.00 1,976.60 515.72 477.94 32.23 1,426.90 950.35 875.00 812.00 463.43 228.00 14.50 1,089.65 688.74 3,000.00

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Wednesday, February 23, 1977 2,817.85 39.00 37,46 3,069.00 1,400.00 1,542.75 9,480.50 7,947,14 4,573.21 807.07 2,719.43 1,521.10 745.01 182.47 312.95 57.10 481.00

Legal Department Services Vestnik Postage Organizational Expense Postage Salary, Directors Salary, Editor Salary, Employees Salary, Officers Vestnik Stationery and Supplies Supreme Lodge Meetings Tax, FICA Publication Committee Travel Expense, State Field Manager Travel Expense, Officers Travel Expense, State Youth Director Youth Activities TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS CASH

2,817.85 39.00 37,46 3,089.00 1,400.00 1,542.75 9,480.50 7,947.14 4,573.21 807.07 2,719.43 1,521.10 745.01 182.47 312.95 57.10 461.00

882,635.12 380,381.93

167,389.62 6,315.61

22,462.87 5.599.55

1,072,467.61 392,297.09

1,263,017.05

173,685.23

28,062.42

1,484,764.70

380,381.93 2,793,387.11 17,362,290.18 593,921.78 48,633.76 819,886.02 77,037.51

8,315.61

5,599.55

392,297.09 2,793,387.11 17,689,589.33 593,921.78 48,833.78 819,886.02 77,037.51 58,659.78 350,212.77

ASSETS: Cash Bonds Mortgage Loans Certificate Loans Stock SPJST Building (Home Office) Real Estate Owned Furniture and Fixtures Certificates of Deposit

327,299.15

58,659.78 350,212.77 64,975.39

22,425,751.06

332,898.70

22,823,625.15

Ben Zabcik, Financial Secretary INCOME FROM LODGES FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY, 1977 1.000E

1 8 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 23 24 25 26 28 30 31 33 35 38 40 41

AMOUNT

157.74 1,159.12 84.88 3,098.99 10.96 4.74 288.48 282.49 547.87 139.07 3,764.95 2,587.48 123.98 16.59 241.39 2,291.83 2,948.29 283.56 655.93 444.89 81.64 919.17 1,597.68 543.82 918.71 57.46

1.0001

44 47 48 49 50 51 54 63 65 66 VT 68 72 73 74 76 rn 79 80 81 84 85 88 89 90 91 92 93 95

AMOUNT

371.78 5,724.25 741.48 1,235.22 651.79 259.98 877.57 279.05 993.22 4,315.89 19.00 570.73 137.90 254.58 7,348.75 92.62 126.20 595.21 2,865.69 2,149.56 3,189.89 66.50 27,515.41 983.68 318.73 1,330.57 281.58 211.82 15'1.15

LODGE

AMOUNT

97 140.70 70.87 106 833.39 107 200.58 110 111 (unassigned) 369.81 870.12 112 227.67 114 23.80 116 2,748.39 117 156.19 120 7.00 125 41.50 129 1,008.20 130 418.29 135 709.62 137 70.19 138 1,055.75 141 263.88 143 77.30 147 257,33 148 862.33 151 2,244.26 153 2,130.85 154 580.51 156 864.84 160 695.07 161 3.60 162 29.45 164 56.34 167

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LODOK

168 169 170 171 173 174 175 177 178 184 185 Home Office 188 1

165.69 781.60 3,800.00 111.67 974.60 901.38 993.58 1,104.28 1,048.49 296.13 15.71 19.00 403.09 313.81 114,195.89

Fraternally, Jerry Mikulas, Jr. Financial Secretary - !PAST --(Continued from page 15) monds will play at Sokol Hall on March 26, from 9 til 1. If you have not heard, them play, come because you will be surprised at what you have been missing.

Remember our next meeting will be March 6th. Come and find out what is happening.

Fraternally, Cathy Smart Reporter SPJST

LODGE NO. 28, EAST BERNARD Dear Members: The lodge held its regular February meeting on the 6th, and besides the handling of routine and old business, it formed a new committee under new business. This committee will, be known as the Social Committee! and its duties will be to take charge of the socials which will be held after the meetings from time to time. Appointment of members to this and other standing committees are yet to be completed.

So far this year we have had a social after each of the meetings with sandwiches, pastry and coffee which through the generosity of some of our members has been all donated and for the February social we wish to thank these sisters who made it all possible: Lydia Sperlik, Alene Kortis, Ann Luquette and Lil Nezval.

Remember our next regular monthly meeting will be held the first Sunday in March, at 2 p.m.; let's see you present. Also, those of You who have children over 6 years of age in the lodge, the youth club

meeting starts at 1:30 in the afternoon before the adult meeting.

Fraternally, Albert Lupik Secretary SPJST — LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Dear Members and Friends: Lodge 177 Academy's monthly meeting was called to order by President Jerry Tomastik, February 19th.

All officers, with the exception of Treasurer Mary Dubec, were present.

All chairmen's reports were good.

The new committee members designated in the various departments are as follows: Juanita R.amni ® kitchen; Pat Tomastik tickets; Wilbert Ramm — bar.

The Rules and Regulations Committee met before the meeting and suggested some changes and additions to the R&Rs. Willie Dusek resigned from the Auditing Committee. Dorothy Massey was appointed in his place.

A number of lively discussions were brought forth and hopefully they will be improved by our next meeting or at the meeting.

A covered dish supper will be held after the March 9th meeting.

Brother Louis Driska is planning another party for the game night workers and we are looking forward to this event.

Game night continues to be a big success and also nice crowds for our Saturday night dances.

Don't forget March 9th — adult meeting at 7:30 and be there!

Fraternally, Jackie Beck Reporter SPJST

LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Dear Readers: The February meeting of Lodge 24 was called to order by President Edwin Marek. The pledge of allegiance was said and a moment of silence was observed in respect for departed members.

The minutes were read and approved.

Weldon Schiller started off by giving a report on the board meetMg and their plans for the next month. He also gave a report on the Auditing Committee. Someone is needed to be on the Auditing Committee, so if you are interested, please come to the next meet-

ing and let us know. The membership decided to pay each auditor $50 for their fine job.

The members of Lodge 24 want to express their deepest sympathy to the Zeph Pittman family; we hope they will accept our check to use it where they need it.

Thanks to Billy Smetanka for buying the clock for the lodge.

Edwin Marek, Jr. is in the hospital,. We wish you a speedy recovery, Jr.!

New members are Linda Petty, Troy Borne, Parker Leroy Johnson III, Susan A. Green and Larry A. Green. We welcome you to the lodge and hope you start attending the meetings.

Kelli Andel played a piano number for the members at the meeting. Thank you, Kelli.

A reminder to all the District II youth: The district skating party is February 27th from 4 to 6 p.m. at Skate Haven in Temple. All of the parents are invited to come and have some fun.

The meeting was adjourned and next meeting will be March 9th, at 8 p.m.; youth club meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Arleen Cabla Reporter — SPJST LADIES' CIRCLE, LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH Dear Members: Thursday, February 10th, 41 persons, including three guests, met at our regular meeting for the first time this year because of bad weather in January, and after the business meeting call enjoyed a delicious lunch prepared by the hostessets.

First order of business was the installation of new officers perfformed by Sister Florence Greer in a very dignified manner. For personal reasons, Sister Anna Juran is unable to perform her duties as vice president and Sister Bessie Prochaska, was elected by unanimous vote as vice president.

Newly-elected President Mary Cihacek welcomed new members Rose Jaworski and Annie Belota.

We are very happy to have these two ladiea as members of our Circle. The president also welcomed visitors Mary Pavey, and her husband, Bennie, and Ella Mae Faraizl.

In the absence! of Secretary Anna

Wednesday, February 23, 1977 Polk, Sister Lillie McMillen read the minutes of the previous meeting, and they were approved as read. There was no old business to be resolved, and new business called for consideration of methods of making our Circle a more effective organization to work with Lodge No. 92. All ladies are being asked to express their opinions at our March meeting.

Sunshine Committee reported the following members as sick: Sisters Annie Tulis, Mary Juran, and Mary Hubenak, and Mr. Strnad, husband of Sister Rose Strnad, one of our oldest members. Sickness and death we all have to accept as part of life and can only pray for those who are suffering.

Sympathy is extended to members of the Tirk family. Mr. Anton Tirk, a long-time member of Lodge No. 92, passed away in January. He was also a member of Sokol Eagle Mountain Athletic Center. His wife, Mrs. Frances Tirk, was, at one time, a member of our Circle. Our sympathy is also extended to the family of Mrs. Mary Polasek Martinet who passed away in Fort Worth in January.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to members who had birthdays in January and February. The members were Sisters Bennie Bartek, Rozetta Greer, Mary Hubenak, Angie Polasek, Annie Tulis, Mary Powers, Clara Cohn, Mary Juran, Anna Langer, and Maggie Konecny.

Time marches on, doesn't it, sisters? Wish you many more happy birthdays.

At the next meeting on March 10th, the ladies are asked to bring their white, black, or pink elephants for a fun meeting. Tickets will be sold for chances on each item.

Hostesses who will prepare lunch on March 10th are Sisters Agnes Merlick, Bessie Prochaska, Anna Juran, Elizabeth Gregory and Agnes Wruble. All members and their visitors are invited to join in our fun and lunch on March 10th.

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FEATURES

TRIBUTE PAID TO JOSi J L to R: District I Director Julia Kubena (also member of Lodge No. 1, Fayetteville), Financial Secretary Edwin F. Kubena, Brother Josef Jurecka, Lodge President Lad C. CmaJdalka.

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Also present at the recent tribute to Brother Josef Jurecka were, L to R: Sons, Lad Jurecka, Jerome Jurecka, Brother Jos. Jurecka, Mary Sodek, and Bohus Jurecka, JOS. JURECKA OUTLIVES POLICY Brother Josef Jurecka was born February 24, 1881, in the town of Roznov, Czechoslovakia, at that time, a part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, He came to this country at the age of 6 with his parents, Martin and Veronika Jurecka, and his one brother, Paul. The family landed at Galveston and then traveled by wagon to Columbus. They settled near Prelsburg in Colorado

County, where they resided for 21 years.

In 1908, his parents purchased a farm on the outskirts of Fayetteville in Fayette County, and it is on this farm that Brother Jurecka lives to this day.

Brother Jurecka became a member of the SPJST and Lodge Pokrok No. 1 in Fayetteville on September 12th, 1909. He well remembers being on a committee of three that was responsible for choosing

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the site on which the lodge hall in Fayetteville is located to this day. The other members of the committee were E. J. Knesek and Thomas Hruska. The hall was built in 1910.

Brother Jurecka first married Julie Prasifka, and to that union were born two sons, Charles and Frank, both of whom are now deceased. Mrs. Jurecka died at a very early age. Brother Jurecka later married Jennie Svrcek, who died in 1970. To that union were born four children — Lad, Jerome, Mary and Bohus, all of whom are living in or near Fayetteville. Jerome is living with his father and takes care of him. Lad married Olga Martinek of Ellinger; Mary married Albin Sodek of Temple, and Bohus married Martha Rainosek of Schulenburg.

Brother Jurecka has 15 grandchildren and a number of greatgrandchildren. He is the last surviving member of his family. Because he has some problem getting around, his check was presented to him in his daughter's home on the 3rd of February 1977. The officers and members of Lodge No. 1, Fayetteville and the entire SPJST salute Brother Jurecka and wish him and his family well. Brother Jurecka is the 32nd person in the SPJST who has outlived the actuarial table on his policy.

(Above notes and information submitted by Brother Lad C. Cmajdalka, President of Lodge No. 1).

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YOUTH SECTION Youth Activity Calendar DISTRICT VI YL CLASS District VI spring training class will be held at Talton Community Center, Saturday, March 12th, beginning at 9 a.m. This is for all youth leaders, their assistants, plus all who may be interested in the youth and the work they do.

--B/sie Brdecka, DYC SPJST — YOUTH ACTIVITY CALENDAR District VI Youth Leaders' Training Class — March 12 — Lodge 30, Talton, 9 a.m.

District IV Youth Leaders' Training Class — March 8 — DYC Haisler's

OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF THE TEXAS FRATERNAL CONGRESS. Seated, L to R: Director Mrs. Goldie Jones (Degree of Honor Protective Ass'n), Julius Dubcak (sitting in for 1st Vice President Robert Craddock of the Western Fraternal Life Ass'n), President Amos Pavlik (KJT), Immediate Past President Robert Rabroker (Catholic Life Insurance Union), Director Ma's. Ruth W. Harper (Grand Court of Calanthe). Standing: Director Mrs, Vivian Maupin (North American Benefit Ass'n), Installing Officer Bro. Sid Pokladnik (SPJST), Director Walter Beglau (Lutheran Brotherhood), Secretary-Treasurer Walter Mueller (Aid Ass'n for Lutherans), Director Fred BohLs (Aid Ass'n for Lutherans), 3rd Vice President Billy R. Cowan (United Transportation Union), 2nd Vice President Joseph Kotch (Polish National Alliance). home, Seymour District III Youth Leaders' Training Class — March 26 — Lodge 6, Cottonwood DYC Spring meeting, April 1, Circle D Resort, Bastrop April 2 and 3, Youth Leaders' Retreat (state seminar), Circle D Resort, Bastrop District VI Camp, Circle D Resort, Bastrop — June 20-23 District V Camp, Circle D Resort, Bastrop — June 24-27 DISTRICT YADs: District I — June 18 (Saturday) District II — July 10 District III — June 26, Lodge 66 July 31, Dist. Royalty District IV — June 12, Seymour District V — August 7 District VI -® July 24, Talton District VII — July 17 SPJST — NEW RULES APPROVED DURING JANUARY 1977 SL MEETING 1. According to Art. 97(a) of the SPJST By-Laws a youth leader is a lodge officer. He/she will take office at the January meeting like all other local lodge officers.

2. The youth leader point system

will continue until June 1, 1977, After that, the point system for the youth leader will be discontinued.

3. Starting June 1, 1977, the youth clubs will keep a scrapbook (rather than make a poster) to be entered and judged at the YAD. The first judging for the scrapbooks will be 1978.. The posters will still be judged at the District and State YAD in 1977.

4. All Czech projects submitted by the youth to the State Youth Director will be printed in the Vestnik.

5. There will be' an increase in participation awards at the State Royalty . All kings and queens will receive $25 participation award and all dukes and duchesses will receive $15.

SPJST

From The District Youth Counselors DISTRICT II

Dear Members: The weather has been the main topic of the new year. It has been

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Wednesday, February 23, 1977 a cold, wet miserable winter. The last few days it seems that we may be ready for a change into spring, and I believe, we are all ready.

The first district activity will be 0, district-wide late Valentine skating party. This will be held this Sunday afternoon, February 27th, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Skate Haven in Temple. The skating rink is located just 2 blocks north of the Temple High School on North 31st.

All SPJST youth from District II are invited, You may also bring a friend if they are prospective members of the SPJST. The admission will be paid and also the rental on your skates. Door prizes will be awarded. There are also some surprises planned for you, so be sure and plan to be present and enjoy skating with all of your friends from District II. January 1st, 1977, we gained a new youth club in our district and that is Lodge 18 Youth Club from Elgin. The youth leader is Dale Kessel; his assistants are: Nancy Schroeder and Linda Lungren and there are about 30 youth. We welcome Lodge 18 Elgin into our district and we hope all of you will make them feel welcome. We are looking forward to meeting you again at the skating party.

March 27th, 1977, at Lodge 80, Holland, will be our spring district meeting. This will be our next district activity. The youth leaders were informed by letter that we plan to have a short youth program and also a bake sale. There will also be two baked goods auctions from each club and all clubs can furnish these baked goods.

These items should be discussed and arranged at your next youth club meeting.

Many DYCs and youth leaders will have the privilege to attend LRL Recreation Lab which is to be held March 20-25 in Gle'n. Rose.

There will also be an SPJST statewide youth leaders' and assistants' training class scheduled for the first weekend in April. Watch for a letter from Sister Massey, your State Youth Director and the exact date, place and time, Our District YAD will be held July 10. The place is not yet approved, but the date is final so be sure you keep these dates handy and start to concentrate on what entries you are planning to enter this year. 1. 4 ....es will be a little

LODGE NO. 29 TAYLOR YOUTH CLUB GC3Tr' -- 7T-OtCT H YOUTH CLUB, JANUARY 1, 1977

Lorir 171 Academy Youth Club Secre during their meeting.

usie

lna giving her report

Several District II youth members are enjoyir r a , the votton.

Eyed Joe. better.

I will be making a visit to one of your monthly youth club meetings soon so if you have a choice of dates or if you need any certain assistance, please let me know.

The exact camp date is not yet set but it will be the last week of

July or the first week in August.

We should have the exact date in the next 2 weeks.

Remember the skating party on February 27th at 4 p.m. See you then.

Fraternally, Frank Klink vsky, DYC

V it 8 TN fit Toby Iselt. We would like for them all to know we are very happy to have them and look forward to working with them, Fraternally, HAytti Hosea (11) (2-12-77)! Reporter SPJST —

Here are some more club members enjoying a favorite dance at the (All photos by YL Pat Toma,stik) same place.

From The Lodge Youth Leadea-z LODGE NO, 177, ACADEMY We had a very good youth club meeting in which many things were discussed. A new president was electdd because our other president was unable to attend all the meetings. The new president is Donnie Luech.

We also elected another parliamentarian, Keith Barnes.To you new officers, be sure and attend the meetings because it puts a hardship on the other members when you are not there and doing your job that you were elected to do. I know you will do a good job.

We had a new member, Michelle Humphres. We were very glad to have you Michelle and I hope you enjoyed the meeting.

A •big thank you to Sgt. Bruce Stevenson of the Temple Police Dept., for giving us such a fine talk on drugs. He explained how it affects your body as you heard the results were very damaging. I know all the youth members enjoy-

ed this session, I certainly did!

Thank you to Becky Love for getting the speaker for our youth club and thank you members for being so nice.

The youth members were reminded about the District II skating party at Skate Haven from 4 to 6 p.m. I hope all our club members will attend and they were allowed to bring a friend.

See you at the March 9th meeting, 6:30 p.m. The lodge is having a covered dish supper so if you want to stay and eat, you may, but tell your parents to bring a covered dish.

Fraternally, Pat Tomastik (2-17-77) Youth Leader — SPAM —

Letters From The Youth LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX Dear Members, Hi! This will be a short note, because I forgot to mention in my last letter that we have a new acting district youth counselor, Melinda Faust; and three new members, Marlene, Denise and

LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK Dear Members: Our monthly meeting was not too well attended: 10 members, 2 visitors and 7 adults. We had a very good time.

Our speaker, Bruce Faust, did an outstanding job with his topic, "Respect." Thanks, Bruce! We' were also honored to have our acting DYC Melinda Faust, present.

Our contest winners were: (Hearts) -® James Faust; (Handmade Valentines) — Junior, Sandra Schoeneman; Senior, Jan Schoenemann; (Clothes pin and key chain) — Junior, John See, and Senior, Jan. Schonemann.

We donated to the American Lung Association, American Paralized Veterans, and donated farm magazines to the rest homes.

It was decided to attend the Lions Club chili supper and to donate to their money-raising project.

Some of us attended the Centerville Dedication (Lodge 188) and we do want to welcome them into our district, especially the youth club and hope we can get t ether sometimes.

Don't forget our March 2nd meeting at 6:30 p.m. and bring your crafts and a friend.

Fraternally, Jan Schoenemann (14) (2-12-77) — SPJST — LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Dear Members and Friends, Lodge No. 177, Academy Youth Club meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m, For our social in January, our youth club went skating at the Skate Haven in Temple.

Our February meeting was also held at 6:30 p.m. At this meeting we had a guest speaker, Sergeant Bruce Stevenson. He told us about drugs and narcotics. He also told us about the harm drugs could do to us and ways to identify the symptoms of people taking them.

During the program he showed us a marijuana cigarette. He even lit it and passed it around so we would know how to identify it by its odor.

Wednesday, February 23, 1977 Everyone was also looking forward to going to the District II Skating Party. Hoping to see a lot of you other youth clubs from the district at the party.

Fraternally, Susie Malina (15) (2-14-17) Secretary SPJST — LODGE NO. 117, ROBSTOWN Dear Readers, The Robstown Youth Club went to see "King Kong," a movie that was showing at one of the theaters in Corpus Christi. Everyone who went enjoyed it. Afterward the club went to the Pima Hut to eat. We made this trip on February 5th.

Then February 11th, the club held a Valentine party at the Jackson Woods Club House. There were refreshments of many kinds.

Games were played and prizes were given to the winners. Before the party, a points workshop was held.

The members got their point sheets up-to-date. After refreshments were served and everyone cleaned up, then we went home.

Our next meeting will be held at the Jackson Woods Scout Hut at 2 p.m. February 26th. After the meeting we will go bowling at Gulf Bowl. Guests are welcome to come.

Fraternally, Frances McDonald (13) (2-14-77) Reporter SPJST -

LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Readers, The monthly meeting was called to order at 2 p.m. February 13th by President Pattie Stanislay.

The pledge was said and roll was called.

We had the treasurer's report.

The minutes were read and corrected.

Mr. Ed Kamas, our District III Youth Counselor, visited with us.

We have a new member, Wayne l3entson.

The next meeting will consist of a variety of activities The juniors will have a kite contest. The judging will consist of originality, management, and handling of the kite.

The kite should be homemade.

The seniors will play volleyball against the' adults. We will also save eggshells and Campbell soup labels.

Remember April 17th is the District III meeting and will be held at Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood.

After the adult meeting we had supper. Then we had games. Everyone enjoyed it and had a fine time.

Keep up the good work editor!

See everyone soon.

Fraternally, Tena Urbanek (15) (2-15-77) SPJST —

LODGE NO. 48, BEYERSVILLE Dear Members and Friends, We held our meeting Sunday, February 6th at 4 p.m. We discussed going to the skating party in Temple, Sunday, February 27th from 4 to 6 p.m. We are going to meet at HEB on the 27th, around 3 p.m.

At our Valentine party, Mrs. Wiesner made us some hot chocolate and we traded Valentine's with all the youth members and the two visitors.

Our next meeting is going to be March 6th, at 4 p.m. See you then.

Fraternally, Ginger Wuensche (11) (2-15-77) - SPJST — LODGE NO, 88, HOUSTON Sunday, February 13th we held our monthly meeting. We began the meeting by saying the pledge.

We had a Valentine party. We played games, exchanged Valentines, and we had refreshments.

Walter Zarosky won drop the clothes pins in the bottle game and Catherine Franklin won the hot potato game.

Since it was our Valentine party, Mrs. Duncan, youth leader, gave away two door prizes. Walter Zarosky and I won the door prizes.

March 5th our youth club is going to the rodeo to see Donny and Marie Osmond, so would each club member who is going to the rodeo, please bring one dollar.

Fraternally, Dina Ward (2-15-77) Reporter - SPJST — LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY Dear Members, Our SPJST Youth Club of Lodge 74 held their regular monthly meeting February 6th at 1 p.m.

We are happy to announce that we have' three new members: Lisa Wilber, John Wilber, and Jean Wilber.

On February 11th the youth club decorated the lodge for our Valentine's Day dance, which was to be

held February 12th. After decorating, the youth club members and their guests had a night of social, which consisted of dancing and skating. Refreshments were served.

Some 30 to 35 members and guests attended this night of fun and we want to thank the youth leader and the chaperones, along with all the youth club members for coming and for making this evening so nice.

Fraternally, Kenneth Erwin (2-16-77)

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 184, Moulton, in behalf of all our members, do hereby express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed sister, ROSIE TOUSEH, who passed away in the Shiner Hospital Thursday, December 16, 1976, following a brief illness at the age of 80 years, 6 months, and 22 days.

Funeral services were held Saturday, December 18 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Moulton, with Rev. Robert Schmidt officiating, Interment was in the Moulton City Cemetery.

Grandsons served as pallbearers.

Survivors include 3 sons, 2 daughters, 16 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren.

On April 3rd, 1939, Sister Tousek became' a member of the SPJST and at the time of her death she was a member of Lodge No. 184, Moulton.

May ono departed sister rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Helen Vasek Jim Novosad Frank Wagner

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0111 110101SOVATELI 2.-16.-77 Temple, Texas DOUSKA K DOPISU BRA. HANUSE Bratti a sestry: Bratr Hanat psal apinou pra ydu v minulem disle Vestniku. Diky jemu za uznini! Vtechny pracovni sily zde maji jit davno nafizene, aby vidy zdvotile uvitali katdeho navAtevnika, at' je to jit elan nebo nedlen, znamy nebo neznamy. Mame ranoho navgevnika z blizka i z daleka, totit, detny a stalY lidskY provoz. A za kaki* takovY zahoiltlY dopis nebo stitnost, mime nekolik dopisa, ktere dosvedeujf opadnY posudek nebo Mateme take tici, to takovYch stitnosti jsme dosud tadne neobdrtell zde v HI. idadovne.

Je ale zajimave, to v jednYm pade stanost neb taloba byla na skoro rok a pal po zkutenosti, a druha at po dvon letech — a to podane vetejne, ne nam do Hlavniho tadu, kde se jim mohlo dostat eastedne vysvetleni. 8koda.

Kdo chce psa bit, hal si najde . .

S bratrskYm pozdravem, Nick A. Morris pied Hi. fidu Leonard D. Mikeska tajemnik-pokladnik, Hi. tadu Jerry Mikulat, Jr. tleetni, HI. fadu - SPJST tLENUM SPJST A osTATNim Krajaniun: Chci Vas upozorniti na tost, nivttivit v sobotu 5. btezna veCer v 7:30 Houston Muzik Hall, kde asi 35 elennY soubor hudebnika zpevaka a tanednika, z Moravy pfedvede, polky, lidove tance a zpevy.

Tuto moinost nemate east°, tedy neprometkejte se pfljiti se pobavit umenim Moravanu v nad hernYch krojich ze stare vlasti.

Listky jsou v pfedprodeji od $2. — nahoru u Foleys a v Muzik Hall v

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NA POTOCE Pavel Skeivan: Na potoce stara, vrba vaine vinkam vyklada, ie ui se to mlade Jaro do viech koutii vekrada.

Viak to vInky rozpustile take nekde slySely, ze pry kdesi hejno ain't ke vsi letet videly.

ITi pry slunko rozmoeilo ApinavS, snih na strani, kos i drozd tam v mladem haji ke slavnosti yyzvani.

Vgak u'i take na potoce kde kdo vstava k Zivotu, ye keovi i na lueine pino pry je gepotu. i veelky pozdravily znamou lipu staletou, vSak i na potoce brcy pomninky zas pokvetou.

Pod kameny probudi se raeata i rybieky, vInky zas jim zazpivaji nove jarni pisnieky.

Houston& Karel Sicner - SPJST — TAK VSELICOS Pik Anetka Houdkovgi Pi. Dorothy Houdkovsi, mantelka maxi bratrance Stanley Houdka, se nachazi v Baylor nemocnici kde podstoupila vatnou operaci nedavno. Citi se pry dosti dobte a pfejeme ji brake uzdraveni. Houdkovi jsou dlenove kadu 135 v Ennis.

Nate Clenka Anna Brownova nedam° pry ziskala tfeti cenu v soutett na pedivo, kdyi tato se potadala v kostele St. Pius. Bylo pry celkem 32 kategorii a ona se umistila na tfetim miste. Sestra Brow nova jest Clenkou u facia 84.

VCera jsem byla v Ennis kdyt na solokolvne potadali program spojeny s obedem. Nal/neva byla nekna a obed dobrY. Programu se

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zadastnili lide z Dallas i Ennis.

Pan Don York privital ptitomne a pak byly zazpivany hymny a podana ptisaha vlajce americke.

Pan Old "rich Parma pronesi peltnou kratti tee ye ktere zdaraznil, ze ennisky sokol kradi vidy doptedu a prospiva stale vice. Ni to zadalo cviCeni sokolika, ktere bylo se zajmem sleclovano ptitomnYmi a po ukoneeni programu Kuderova kapela Czech Mates hrala k tanci. Bylo to vte velice pane a to bylo hezke podasi tak kaidy to pekne utl.

VCera ra,no prY zem,fela v Ennis pi. Mildred Vitovska, rozena Nekutova. Je to pry sesttenice nati dlenky Adely Vlkove, neb anatky byly sestry. JO, jsem ji osobne neznala ale rodide jeji jsem znala od malidka. Zesnule oteji klidny spanek a pozastalYm uptimnou soustrast.

Prave co piti tyto tadky me 11stonot dorudil dopis z Budovic na Morave se smutnou zprivou, tam zemtela pi. Anna Kopedkova, tvagrova Mary Kopedkove a Rose Kopeekove. Tato pani zde byla navttevou v natem Kroutku asi pied dvema lety a tet byla u p. Jaroslava KopeCka v Kalifornii. Kdo by se byl nadal, to tak nahle odejde a vice ji neuvidime. Zesnule pfeji aby ji byla to rodna zeme lehka a pozastalYm vyslovuji hlubokou soustrast.

V Ennis se pane pracuje na Polka festivalu nebot' jit asi za dva a pal mesice to zde bade. Vtdy to tak ubehne a net se nadejeme je Cas si pt pravit kroje a vte potfebne k na g slavnosti 7. a 8. kvet na. Nezapomerite na to!

Praxe me bylo sdeleno, to nate 61enka sestra Anna Kingova pajde na opera& v Baylor nemocnici.

Pfejeme sestte Kingove brzke a pine uzdraveni.

- SPJST RAD ISLO 66, WACO Mile sestry a bratti, Na.§e schtize, ktera se konala v nedeli 13. &lora o pal tfeti hodine

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Ve sttedu 23. t nora 1977 odpoledne, byla jako vidy hojne navttivena. tnedniici byli vtichni phtomni at na pokladnika br. Silas Smith, kterY je nemocen a Vtichni mu pre jem by se brzo uzdravil.

Bratr pfedseda Robert Pavelka schlizi zahajil. Vzdali jsme test vlajce a pfednesli tadove heslo za vedeni mladYch 61ent, Randy Nors a Glenn Leuschner.

Protokolni tajemnice sestra Bonnie Pruitt pfetetla s ytj zapis s posledni schtze, jet byl pfijat jak den. ttetni sestra Darlene Engelke pfetetla dopisy a zpravu ze schtze majetkoveho vyboru.

Mistopfedseda br. Henry West pfeeetl zpravu od bratra Silas Smith tet za majetkovY vYbor, kde dekuje bratrtm Emil Hanutovi, Robert Pavelkovi a Henry Westovi za eittent travniku okolo sine. Za zabavni vYbor sestra Jeanette Smith pfeeetla zprivu z jejich schtze a oznamila ze po schtzi budem mit spoletnou vete& Za sbor mlidete, sestra Libbie Parma dala zpravu z jejich einnosti a oznamila, Ce mladet zhotovila pekne Valentinove listky (cards) a daji je do soutete o nejpeknejtf.

Na odhadovani byly tyto sestry: Angelina West, Emily KolenovskY a Elsie Moore.

Nejpeknejti listky byly odhadnuty jet zhotovill tyto elenky mlidate: Annette Nors, Vicki Nors, Donna Stanislav a Janice Stanislay.

Gratulujem k jejich tspechu a vtem co se na souteti chny byly pekne.

Tet byl pfedstaven bratr Ed Kamas vedouci mladete tfetiho okrsku jet kratce k mlideti promluvil.

Za nemocenskY vYbor, sestra Pol ly Gajdutek oznamila Ce zaslali soustrastne listky temto sestram: Evelyn Stuckley, Albine Urbanovske bratru Otto Hanutovi a rodine gebilcove.

Pozdravne listky: Georgie Kofnovec, Ann Filer, Juline Hensel, Regina Adameik, Ray Talsma a John Norris.

Pfejem vtem nemocnYm brzke uzdraveni.

Tet sestra Linda Steinhauser, dcera bratra a sestry Henry a Angeliny West je valne nemocna a

25 nachazi se v Providence nemocniKROU2EK (ESKYCH 2EN V ci ye Waco. Tat ji pfejem by se DALLAS brzo uzdravila.

Nate imorova schilze se opet vyRadi jsme videli bratra a ses- datila i kdyt bylo velm,i otklive tru Louis a Hilmu Macha. Sestra podasi. Pfitomno bylo 40 dlenek a Hilma ji tpo jejich autonehode 1 host: pi. Kveta Peressenyi, ktetrochu chodi pomoci operadel. Tet ra sem piljela ze Slovenska v 1939. sestra Georgie Kofnovcove, je jit Velmi nas tetila navtteva a take zdrosa. jszne byly velmi rady, to tolik seSestra Dorothy Gerlichovii pre- ster ptitlo a hezky jsme se pobadetla oznament soustrasti pro bra- \ray. tra James W. Wrighta, kterY zeSchnzi jsme zahajlly pudanim mtel 28. prosInce 1976 ye stars 66 ptisahy nati vlajce a drienim mllet. Pfejem mu klidny spinek. Pfi fluty ticha jsme uctily parnatku ze jati byli tito novi eleni: Megan M. smile sestry Boteny Tula& ktera Schroeder, Nolene M. Pavelka, locletla pied Novym rokem. Pak seFrancine L. Soukup, Linda J. Sou- stra Nemcova pteemtla protokol z kup, Joseph P. Ger.k, Linda M. posledni schtize a byl ptijat jak Gerik, Dennis L. Gerik, Dennis J. eten. Pak sestra Bubakovo, nam Gerik, Raymond A. Weinberger, podala zpravu finanoni a byla vel Sharon N. Pfatka. Sheila R. Pfat- mi uspokojiva. Take sestra Vlkoka, Steven T. Lacke, Robert C. Gil- va sal la zpravu cestovniho fonbert, Norman E. Lovorn, du a to je tet velmi dobra. JellL. Warren Jr. Ervin E. Neill. Od koC sestra Noskova byla nemocna fidu 6. 35 k nam pfestoupili, Dia- tak sestra Houdkova, ptedetla done E. Mazanec a Steven J. Maza- Ale dopisy za ni. Dopis od sesnec. try Kozove z Domova odpodinku Vitame je vtechny do nateho v Taylor byl delcovnY za vtechny fadu a douf time, Ce budou spoko- listky co Kroutek behem roku ji jeni a schtze navttevovat. Na ytte- zaslal a tet za kvetiny na Vanoyou u nas byli, bra,tr a sestra F. ce. Druhy dopis byl od sestry Bedtparihel od fadu 6. 47, bratr Ed vatove z Oregonu za pozdravny 11Kamas od tadu 6. 84, bratr Alden stek a ptan1 k Vanocilm. Rodina Smith od fidu 6. 54, pant F. L. Ca- Tupy dekovala za kvetiny jejich meron, Pani Vera Landay a David zesnule matte. Take jsme mely doC. Crockett. Tetilo nas a piijed'te pis od sestry Balejove ye kterem zas. sdelova1a, ze je nemocna na ledviDvetni cenu obdrtel bratr Frank ny a Ce nemoze phjit do schOze. Kolenovsky. Narozeniny rneli tito Ptejeme ji aby zase brzy se potient, Rose Parma, Lilly Ann Par- zdravila a zas pritla met nas. De ma, Martha Slovak, Pautne Cakovala za vte a rovnet sestra Steimeron, Louis Macha, Jeff Nors, nerova poslala dik za &trek v jeBrian Edwards, Bennie Engelke a ji nemoci. Take podekovani od na Edd a Agnes Mazanec. ti sestry gebetkove za kveti ny na Zazpivaly jsme jim "Happy Bir Vanoce. Nate destna Clenka sesthday!" PeknY dort darovala den- tra Berta ParYzkova at z Oeskoka mlitdete, Patti Stanisla y. Tet by slovenska nam poslala pozdrav a lo ujednano, to schtze v dubnu sclelila, Ce je potetena, te jette bude se konat prvni nedeli v me- dosud &time nas Kroutek eesky sic'. a potadame Schiize v &Rine. Na Po schtzi jsme men spoletnou se sestra Curryova nam podala reveteti a pak jsme hrali bingo 0 port z Domova odpodinku kterST pane ozdobene Valentinove kra- nas potetil neb tam marne dosud bice naOnene dobrotami a jinYmi th sestry Kroutku a jsrne rady, jako kvetiny v kvet4 natich. Pane Ce jette jsou dosti zdravy. jsme se pobavili a mladYm trochu Mnohe sestry bvly oznarriene co pomohli do kasy neb oni to pota- nemocne a nemohly ptijit a veldali. mi nerady jsme to slvA-1v. Take Se sesterskfm pozdravem jine sestry neptitiv skrze *pritne Marie Janetkova podasi a velmi jsme je poctradaSPJST ly. Doufame, Ce rfljdou do bfeznoye schttze. Pozdravv od rester Stranske, Nesudove, Toberne a Vrlove ml. Sestra Skotakova /lam

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26 fekla, te pan Joe Poilladnik ji 2adal, aby se zeptala na:sich dlenek, zda by upekly pedivo na prodej ye prospech mladYch sokohl.

Toto se melo potadat v obchode u Pokladnikil to piiati sobotu a nektere sestry se uvolily, ae upedou pedivo. Snad pry Nate dopadlo dobfe. Take sestra Curryova vyfidila pozdrav od pi. Troubllove z Taylor se slibem, ze zas nekdy ptljde se na wiz podivat, cos rifts poteailo. Take musim sdelit, ae naae pilno. veelleka sestra Ptikrylova zaslala 43 listkfi poteaujicich behem mesice ledna a prosince.

Zazpivaly jsme tern rozenYin v imoru a dasky pro ne ptinesly sestry Zvolankova, Aebestikova, Bar tkovi a Skotakova, a jelikcit byly etyfi z techto ptitomne, tak se na veechny dostalo. V bfeznu budou mitt narozeniny tyto sestry: Ozimova, Sebestikova, Vlkova, a Carperova. Vaem ptejeme (i tern v Unoru rozenYm) vae dobre. Hostitelky pro iinor byly sestry: Brownova, M. Vrlava, Skrabankova, fteznikova, Kingova a Zabojnikova. Diky za dobre pohosteni.

Dary do cestovn gao fondu darovaly sestry: Betty Bellova, Wallerovi, a na ucteni pamatky sestry Tupe darovaly tea sestry Blatna, Ptikrylova, a Dirkovit pitspela Do kasy darovaly sestry Ptikrylova, Bartoaovit, Vlkova, Skotaltova, H. Vrlova st.a Duakova. Tyto veechny darovaly to na ucteni patnatky sestry Tupe. Pani Emilie Omelinove, darovala ptispevek na tlicteni sveho avakra Paul Omelina. Take panove Skotak a Drzeiwield kaidy pfispel penetite. Veem darcum srdeene dekujeme. Jsme `y elmi rady, ae sestry Janeekova Houividkova a Konakovska sg ci teji lepe a pfejeme mnoho zdravi.

Mile sestry, doufam, ae pfijddete do bfegnove scinIze ye velItem podtu a te budeme mitt zase peknou schfizi pti lepaim podasi.

Na shledanou 3. btezna na sokolovne. Kaidemu pfeji vse dobre.

Aneika Houdkova, ••••••

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Eted zahajenim schtze jsme drienim minuty ticha uct.ly pamatku manaelu natich sester Anton Trojakek, Jim Kott'at a teti Frank Novak, syn to sestry Novakove. Sestry krouiku vyslovuji zar moucenym rodino.m uptimnou sou strast a zesnulYm pfeji klidnY spa nek po tivotnim boji. Srdedne jsme ptivitaly zase novou elenku sestru Georgia Zabojnik.

Doufame, ze bude rada navatevovat naae schOze. Vyfizen pozdrav od Ann Zvolinek a pi. Toberny z Dallas, a od elenek ktere se nemohly pro riizne pfidiny dostavit do schfize sestra Roberts darovala kroutlu krabici "Birthday a get `well cards", sestra Novakova darovala poatovne znamky. Sestry Vopteaka Janieek a Bertha PodhradskY darovaly peneaity dar kroutku k ucteni pamatky sester Hanak, TupY a Jim Koet'ak, take sestra Pettikova k ucteni Jim KatVika. Vaem atedrYm darctm patti nae dik.

Bylo odhlasovano darovat pen& tity dar od kroutku pi. Dorothy Houdek, snacha to sestry Bettie Houdkova, ktera, podstoupila tetkou operaci v Baylor nemocn'ei v Dallas. Ptejeme Dorothy rychle a trvale uzdraveni.

Proaila se deka pro sestru Jo Ann Doletalik. Proaitou deku krou iku ziskala sestra PodhradskY, kte rou jsme ji ze srdce pfaly.

Narozeniny v itnoru mail sestry Mary A. LaInovskY, Roberts Lillie HejnY, D1vin, a Zazvorka.

Mile sestry naee ptiati schilze bude 10. btezna. Tak se dostavte v pinem poetu. Doufarn, ae pocasi nam bude ptiznive.

S pozdravem R02ena Zazvorka,

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Nate anorova schfize se nam pek ne vydatila vzdor tomu, ae ce/Y den praelo a bylo dosti chladno. tomno bylo 27 elenek a take panoye HejnY, Vrla, Pavelka, Joe a Vilem Houdek.

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IMme se 6esky Lid (is Study Czech LEKCE SEDMA ® LESSON SEVEN COMMON EXPRESSIONS OF COURTESY dekuji — thank you prosim — you are welcome (means "please" but used instead of English "you are welcome") ratio se stalo ® I was glad to do it neni 'sac — don't mention it "Mug" is singular. Sometimes it is as "dekuju." Dalai is more proper and is more often used. Plural is "dekujeme." It is not necessary to add and equivalent of 'you', but is could be done and it is often done. Then, it is "dekuji ti" when we are close to the person addressed, or "dekuji Vim" if the relation to the person addressed is more formal.

The most common reply to the word "dekuji" is the word "prosim". "Ratio se stalo" and "nevi zae" is used similar to "1 was glad to do it," or "don't mention it," In this country.

Dovolte prosim — with your permission, (please) pardon me, (please) odpust'te (prosim) * excuse me, (please) prominte (prosirn) — I am sorry — pardon me nic se nestalo — it was nothing The word "prosim" is the most common courtesy word. The original is, "I beg you" and only from the context can you tell whether

Ve stiedu 23. imora 1977 the word "prosim" means "I beg y ou" or whether it serves as "please". "Prosim", shown above in parenthesis, because its use is optional, making it more polite.

The words "odpust'te" and "promirite" mean practically the same.

The informal address would be "promiii" and "odpust"' to be used only with those persons with whom you are on a "thou" basis. The "thou" and "you" basis sounds archaic in English, but there is an important difference in the relation between persons whom we address "thou" — in Czech "ty" — (the verb "tykati si", and persons we address "you" — in Czech "vy" — and, therefore, the verb describing the relation is "vykati si."

The English "I am sorry" in Czech means "de mi lito". The Czech phrase is used in the same sense as the original meaning of "I am sorry", but generally, we can say that "le ml lito" is used much more sparingly than "I am sorry" The latter can often be trans Bated "odpust'te" or "promilite".

Yak se mate (mii)? — flow are you?

Jak se vim (ti) dati?

Mug, dobre — Fine, thank you.

Nestoji to za nic — It's not worth anything. iipatne, mizernii bad, miserable "Jak se mate" or "jak se mir or "jak se vim (ti) daii", is not quite as common a greeting as in English. In Czech you ask it when you want to know how your friend is doing and not instead of "good morning". In other words, in answer to "ink se mar in Czech, you may hear a little longer story than the stereotype "fine, thank you."

The European people do not share the American optimistic out-look and more often than not, you may hear an answer more in the form of a complaint. dobre chutnini — enjoy your meal.

It is very common to wish your

guests "dobre chutnini" as they are sitting ready to eat. The came wish is sometimes used among the members of the family as they start with their meal. The literal translation is "good appetite". This wish is very common on the Continent — in French. German, and practically and Continental language.

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Officers and Directors L. A. Kucera President and Director W. E. Crozier Ex( Vice President and Director envy 0. Halamicek ce President Mildred Holeman Treasurer John L. Huff Secretary C. H. Chernosky, Jr. Director Dr. R. E. Maresh Director (Honorary) Judge Madison Rayburn Director Gordon Smith Director Earl J. Wood Director Phil D. Woodruff, Jr. Director

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SP.IST CALENDAR FOR Fit ST LO T3ES ONLY NOTICE: Standing announcements of lodge meeting dates are found in f Bulletin Board section.

* * Lodge No. 6, Co wood Thursday, Feb. 24 — Annual meeting of Cottonwood Water Supply Corp., 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 25 — Social Night, 8 p.m., public is invited Friday, March 4 — Social Night, 8 p.m., public is invited Saturday, March 5 — Public Dance, Billy Uptmor and The Makers, 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 6 — SP,TST Lodge No, 6 meeting, 3:30 p.m.

Friday, March 11 — Social Night, 8 p.m., public is invited Friday, March 16 •— Social Night, 8 p.m., public is invited 11110./ST —

Lodge N. 13, Dime Saturday, Feb. 28 — Jess DeMaine and Texas Silver Saturday, Mar. 5—Good Vibrations Saturday, Mar. 12—People's Choice Saturday, Mar. 19 — The Moods Saturday, Mar. 26 — Telstars — (Wall — Lodge No. 15, Buckholls Saturday, Mar. 5 — Otis Beek and the Bestyets Sunday, Mar. 6 M Wednesday, Mar. 9 — Lodge meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 12 — Variety Play Boys :Sunday, Mar. 13 — Private Dance Club SPJST

Lodge No. 18,E Sin Friday, Feb. 25 — Golden Country :Sunday, Feb. 27 — Battle dance: Lee Roy Matocha and Scottie's Beer Hounds Friday, Mar. 4 — Country Edition (country-western) Friday, Mar. 11 — Debonaires (country-western) Friday, Mar. 18 — Country Express (country-western) Saturday, Mar. 19 -- Lodge party Sunday, Mar. 20 — Battle dance: Joe Patek and Fritz Hodde Saturday Mar. 26 — Little Fishermen

A, Cyclone ( n ag Hall) Saturday, Feb. 26 — Bill Collins and The Journeymen Saturday, Mar. 5 — Jerry, Butch and The Gentres Wednesday, Mar. 9 — Regular lodge meeting, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 12 — Smith-Roberson wedding dance; music by The Moods Saturday, Mar. 19 — Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five Saturday, Mar. 26 — Bill Collins and The Journeymen Saturday, April 2 — Jerry, Butch and The Gentres Saturday, April 9 ®- No dance (Dress Re gulations: Dresses and pantstilts foe women: men: no blue j ■ vue).

r5, --Is Suture y, 26 — Battle Dance: Jodie Ms 1,1s, vs. Joe Patek from Shiner • r-).

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Ledge No. 29, Taylor Sunday, Feb. 27 — FREE Dance: Jodie Jay Band (4-9 p.m.)

— SPJST Ledge Ma. 25, Elk Saturday, Feb. 28 — Otis and The Best Yets Saturday, Mar. 5 — Jerry and The Melody Five Saturday, Mar. 12 — Journeymen Saturday, Mar. 19 — The Starlites SgUrday, Mar, 26 — Otis and The Bestyets SPJST —

sledge No. as, Bay Saturday, Feb. 26 — Vrazels SPJST

Lodge No, 40, Mile Saturday, Mar. 12 — Dulwich Fox SPJST —

Lodge No, 47, Seaton turday, Feb. 28 — Twilight Orch.

Sunday, Feb. 27 — Special Dance: Frank Kucera Orch. of Schuyler, Neb. Doors open at 5 p.m.; dancing from 6 to 10 p.m., adm. $2.50 Saturday, Mar, 5 — Masquerade dance; Country Combination Sunday, Mar. 6 — Lodge meeting and YC meeting;, 2 p.m.

(Dress Polley: Ladino, dresses onl y ; men, no ;slue icons.

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Lodge No. 54, West Saturday, Feb. 26 — Uptmor-Ivy wedding reception and dance Wednesday, Mar. 2 — Youth Club meeting and social, 7 p.m.

Lodge No. 66, Waco (Linden Hall) Saturday, Feb. 26 — Harry Czarnek and The Texas Dutchmen Saturday, Mar. 5 — Jodie Mikula Orchestra Saturday, Mar. 12—Wedding dance music by Czech Mates Saturday, Mar. 19 — Polka Patriots Saturday, March 26 — Vrazel Polka Band SPJST

Lodge No. 74, Li:malady Saturday, Feb. 28 — R. H. and The Trail Riders Saturday, Mar. 5 — The CrimSon Hearts Saturday, Mar. 12 — Charles Ellison and the Country Show (All of our regular Saturday night dances are from 9 17311. untll 1 a.m. Led ge phone: 544-5200; president's: 544-7414 or 544-7252).

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Lodge No. 79, Corpus Christi-Sokol Saturday, Mar. 26 — Public dance; John Ondrusek and the Blue Diamonds, 9 to 1 SPJST — Lodge No. 80, Holland Saturday, Feb. 26 — The Moods turday, Mar. 12 — The Hi-Toppers Saturday, Mar. 19 — Chas. Ellison and the Countrymen Saturday, Mar. 26 — The Moods SPJST —

Lodge No. 81, Needville Social ni ghts at 7:30 PM. every Wedneedsr.

Public is invited.

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Lodge No. 84, Dallas Saturday, Mar. 5 — Dance; Harold Strand's Orch.

Sunday, Mar. 13 -- Lodge Anniversary Dinner and Program Saturday, Mar. 19 — Dance; Ellinger Combo Polka Band Saturday, April 2 — Dance; Mikula Polka Boys SPJST —

Lodge No. 88, Houston Saturday, Feb. 26 — Ray Jurecka Friday, March 4 — Gaylen Ackley (a country-western dance) Saturday, March 5 — Reuben Hultquist and The Gold Banners Saturday, March 12 — The Vrazels Monday, March 14 — Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 19 — Gilbert Kautz (formal dance) Friday, March 25 — Nick Navarro (formal dance) Saturday, March 26 — The Texas

Wednesday, February 23, 197'l Dutchmen (polka) (Coming April 16 — Stan Kenton and his orchestra) Social ever y Thursday night at 8 p.m.

Supp er served from 5 to 8 p .m. Breakfast is served at our Friday and Saturda y night dances and sp ecial dances.

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Lodge No. 02, Fort Worth Saturday, Mar. 26 — 4th Degree KC dance; music by Panther City Polka, Boys SPJST

Lodge No. 130 Dallas $ Sokol Mks Saturday, Feb. 26 ®- Polka Patriots of Dallas Saturday, Mar. 12 — Jodie Mikula of Ennis Saturday, Mar. 26—The Cloverleafs of New Braunfels Saturday, April 9 — Harold Strand of Waco

Si and The Country Strings Reg. lodge meetin gs every 2nd Wednesday D1 each month. Dances 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Socials every Thursday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p m.. Executive meetin gs 4th Wednesday of month, 7:30 p .m. Lodge location 911 Z. Shaw. Phone 472-9356 — 'FAIT —

Lodge No. 177, Academy Saturday, Feb. 26 — Jerry, Butch and The Gentres Saturday, Mar. 5—Blackie and The Country Gentlemen, plus The Journeymen Saturday, March 12—Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five, plus The Country Combination of Bryan Saturday, Mar. 19 — Special dance: Chubby Wise with Bill Walt's Goodtimes. Spl. adm. $4 per person; no reservations

(Dress Code: Women — dream, evening Pantsuits; men — coats, leisure suite, shirts Melds trousers, no blue Jeans).

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Lodge No. 135, Ennis Saturday, Mar. 12 — Blazers (western hand) Saturday, April 9 — Jodie Mikula Entertainment every Friday night at g p.m.

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WO No. 154, Fort Worth Saturday, Mar. 5—Dance: Panther City Polka Boys Sunday, Mar. 13 — Monthly lodge meeting Clams Night each Friday SPJST —

7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 26 — Jerry, Butch, and The Gentres

Game Ni ght every Tuesda y at 7:30 p.m.: kitchen open Second Wednesday of each month: youth club meeting at 6:30 p .m.; adult meeting.

7:30 P.M. SPJST —

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

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