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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 VOLUME 65, NUMBER 14 APRIL 6, 1977

FROM THE EDIT(hVS DESK The following will most certainly be welcome news to most of our members.

Your editor has known for some time about the considerable activity which has been taking place in an effort to preserve the Czech courses in the TAMU (Texas A&M University) catalog and to restore the teaching of these courses there by the 1977 fall semester.

Those of us engaged in this activity felt that it would be better not to publicize the matter until some hope of success was apparent and everyone's help was needed.

The planned ending of Czech language instruction at TAMU was reported as early as April, 1975, and further confirmed in April, 1976. During this time it, appeared that nothing that was effective could be done to prevent the loss of the language at TAMU. Teaching of Czech actually was discontinued at the end of the 1976 spring semester.

In December of 1976 word was received that still another step was to be taken toward the possible removal of the Czech program at TAMU. The Curriculum Committee was planning to consider removal of the Czech courses from the school catalog. These efforts were protested by several individuals interested in the matter.

Since the key to any possible re instatement of the teaching of Czech at TAM appeared to be

THINGS TO REMEMBER...

Nothing is easier to pick up and harder to drop than a prejudice!

"The fraternal societies are, in my opinion, one of the greatest powers for good government and the protection of the home that we have in this country." —Theodore Roosevelt * * There are very many people who will not stand at the edge of a skyscraper, but will drive down the highway at 90 miles an hour! * * Traffic crashes do not just happen, they are caused, and they are primarily the result of mistakes by drivers. some evidence of a real demand (large enrollment) for the fall semester, efforts were directed toward achieving that enrollment.

The TAMU Czech Club resumed as efforts to obtain names of existing TAMU students on a petition which indicated their intention to take Czech.

CESAT (The Czech EX-Students Association of Texas) undertook a state-wide drive, with the help of the Czech-founded organizations and interested persons across the state, to solicit Czech language students for all educational institutions which teach Czech or where Czech logically should be taught.

A break-through in the situation

occurred this March 4th, when Dr. W. David Maxwell, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, conferred with CESAT officials and advised them ". . . we will make every effort to offer Beginning Czech this fall . . . we will need three or four sections of first-semester Czech (90-100 students) i f we are to have any hope for sufficient subsequent enrollment in upper division courses."

Since that meeting the TAMU Czech Club has continued adding names to its petition, and it now appears almost a certainty that Czech will be taught at TAMU this fall.

However, for this effort to succeed, we must all assist in CESAT's statewide drive and encourage our students to enroll in the Czech language courses at TAMU or wherever they may attend school.

The future of Czech at TAMU and elsewhere is in our hands now.

In this connection, Vestnik editorials have been sent to the proper places to help influence the thinking in same. A definite effort has been made in this editorial to not mention any names at this time, however, this should be stated: CESAT officials, and especially the TAMU Czech Club, deserve much credit for their efforts, and the CESAT officials for their meeting with Dr. Maxwell, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, March 4th, 1977, and for his understand-

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PUBLICATION COMMITTEE DISTRICT III — Edward Masenec, Chmn.

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JERRY MILAN — Chairman 6208 Lakeside Dr. — Fort Worth 76135 MRS. THELMA HRNCIR, Secretary 10610 Stonewall Blvd.—Cor pus Christi 78410 STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR MRS. DOROTHY 1VIASSEY, PO BoX 100.

Temple, Tx 76501 — Res. Phone 773-3101 STATE FIELD MANAGER SILAS H. SMITH — PO Box 100.

Temple. Tx 76501 — Phone AC 817; 7734873 Home Phone 817; 756-3427 DISTRICT SALES REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT I

Bennie P. Trcalek — Route 3 Caldwell, Tx 77836 — Ph: AC '713; 272-8148 DISTRICT II Lad. .7. Zato pek — 2605 W. Avenue S Temple, Tx 76501 — Ph: AC 817; 778-3087 DISTRICT III Alvin Nesuda — Sun Ridge Road, Route 5, Ennis, Tx 75119 — Ph: AC 214; 875-7790 DISTRICT IV Victor Brenek, Jr. — Wall Route.

Dan An gelo, Tx 78901 —Ph: AC 915; 653-9282 DISTRICT V

Mrs. Evelyn Mikeska, 10128 Moorberry Lane Houston, Tx 77080 — - Ph: 713; 488-312 C DISTRICT VI

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ing of what they were attempting to do and for his cooperation. Read Sheri Prasatik's letter in this issue. Let us not be indifferent and apathetic now. Good luck is wished to all.

Tuesday, March 22 we attended the District I Sales Representatives' banquet in Caldwell, hosted

by District I SR Ben Trcalek and Sister Martha Trcalek since we could not attend their District I meeting which was on the same date as the District II meeting in Holland. It was a very enjoyable evening of sincere fellowship.,Sister Jeanette Smith took some pictures and sent them tows and they are in this issue. * * Sunday, March 27 was the date of the District II meeting which we attended and enjoyed very much including the very delicious meal the ladies had prepared.

Lodge No. 80, Holland, like Lodge No. 81, Needville, is another lodge in our Society which is a smaller community, yet has withstood the ups and downs of our economy during the last 60 or so years and has continued to grow. They proved to be wonderful hosts. The meeting was brief and interesting and the youth clubs were well represented. The pictures will appear as soon as space allows!, including the newly-elected officers who were installed by SL Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska.

We sincerely enjoyed the honest and fraternal fellowship among friends.

NEWSBRIEFS Joe R. Sumbera, 55, of Rt. 2, West, died at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 31st in the Temple VA Hospital. Funeral services were held at 11 am. Friday, April 1st in Kotch Funeral Home Chapel, West, with SL President Nick A. Morris, officiating. Interment was in National Ceinetery, near West.

Brother Sumbera was a member of Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood. * Emil Henry Langer, 54, of the Crisp Community, near Ennis, died March 30th in Ennis Municipal Hospital. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. April 1st in the St John Catholic Church. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery. Brother Langer was a member of Lodge 25, Ennis. (continued on page 20;

School of Life Insurance Marketing held at the Supreme Lodge Office in Temple, February 25, 26, 27, 1977, by Charles "Chuck" Gaines, Dean of Life Insurance Education, and his associate, Joe Cook, both from the University of Southwestern Louisiana. — Front row, L to R: Pauline Bayer, Helen Pavelka, Tillie Valchar, Cheryl Melson, Anne Monroe, Georgia Lostak, Evelyn Mikeska, Norma Andel. Second row, L to R: Jerry Mikulas, Jr., David Andreason, Joe Cook, William Urbanek, Alvin Nesucla, James Vanek, Daniel Schaefer. Third row, L to R: Edwin Smajstrla, Albin Machu, L. J. Zatopek, Ben Trealek, Silas H. Smith, Adolf Motal, Hugo Kocian, Pete Sablatura. Fourth row, L to R: Melvin Skrabanek, Stanley Broz, Bob Bayer, Matt Vanek, Henry Vitek, Charles "Chuck" Gaines, Joe B. Hejny.

BULLETIN BOARD

REPORTS

District Meetings

DISTRICT I SALES REPRESENTATIVE'S REPORT FOR FEBRUARY, 1977

1977 SPRING MEETINGS * * The District III spring meeting will be held April 17, 1977 at Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood. , * * The District IV spring meeting will be held the last Sunday in April — April 24, 1977. * * The District VI spring meeting will be held on the fourth Sunday, May 22, at Lodge No. 40, Hilije, hosting the event. (Agenda of the meeting will follow)

Sales Rear.

Lodge Menu Ins.

Sales for February: J. Wakefield 188 Ernest Wentreek 189 Daniel Schaefer 141 39 Rud. Matejka Miroslav Petrusek 44 68 Edwin Kamas Cecil H. Dickson 94 Mollie Ewell 169 Claudia Novosad 189 17 Frank Rychlik Mildred Horak 13

50 , 90,000 3 42,000 3 30,000 20 22,000 1 15,000 3,000 3 2,000 1 2,000 1 2,000 2 1 2,000 1,000 1

Betty Hubacek 1 39 1,000 Dorothy Oltmann 179 1 1,000 Congratulations go to the sales representatives of District I for making February another great month, selling insurance to 88 members in the amount of $213,000.

Keep up the good work, I am proud of you. The top sales representative for February was Sister Jacquelyn Wakefield, Lodge 188, selling 50 members with $90,000 of insurance.

Fraternally Ben F. Trcalek Dist. I SR —,SPJST

Attend Your District Spring Meeting!

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iiiazWing Chuck Gaines and Joe Cook after the Manager Silas Smith is shown looking on DISTRICT'' II SALES REPRESENTATIVES' BANQUET WELD MIa1 22, F . , , AT THE SCURRY INN, CALDWELL

District I Sal` Champions—Dan- Underwriters Club—Daniel Schaelel Schaefer $468,000 insurance, and fer Jacquelyn Wakefield and Willie Jacquelyn -.°74° rld, 119 members. Gloyna.

DISTRICT VI SPRING MEETING Host Lodge No. 40, Billie May 22, 1977 AO'ENDA Registration: 1 p.m.

Meeting Called to Order by Disc trict VI President Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag Welcome by Host Lodge No. 40 President Tribute to Departed Members Roll Call of Lodges by District Secretary Reading of 50-Year Members Reading and Approval of Last Meeting Minutes Reading of Correspondence by Secretary Treasurer's Report Youth Program by Mrs. Elsie Brdecka District Director's Report i District Sales Representative% Report District Youth Counselor's Report District Rest Homes Director's Report Report from Supreme Lodge Vestnik Editor's Report Other Reports Old or Unfinished Business New Business Report from Nominating Committee Election of Officers Selection of Next Meeting Date and Site Adjournment and Social Fraternally, Method Dornak Dist. VI President SPJST

Application-a- 'eek Club — Dan- Pacesetters Club — Melvin SkraecuAe!„zi Wake- banek, left, with SFM Silas Smith. lel rdiaefer (Photos by Jeanette Smith)

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON The April monthly meeting will be held on Monday, April 11th, at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be provided following the meeting.

All members and teen members are urged to attend. Don't forget the date and time.

Fraternally, Susan, Schenbrurn Secretary

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6 though I know she is resting peacefully with her Father in heaven.

Sister Rosalee Vicha is now in the hospital, she was in the coronary ward but has since been transferred to a regular room and is feeling better. I hope she keeps getting better all the time.

The door prize winners were Timmy Pavelka, youth and Brother Adolph Beralek for the adult prize.

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.

Before I close I would like to take the time to stop and brag a little on the people who attend our meetings. For the past couple of meetings the special entertainment committee has planned some sort of activities for them to take part in. I am proud to say that everyone has been so nice and cooperative. At our cake walk last month we had a/most 100 percent participation. It makes it so nice to see everyone get involved.

I suppose that is all I have to say for now except I hope to see a lot of you at our April meeting. I know that it will be on Easter Sunday, but that is why the time was set for 4 p.m.

So until then I remain.

Fraternally yours, Peggy Dieterich Reporter SPJST

LODGE NO. 15, BUCKUOLTS

Dear Members: Our March meeting was called to order by President Douglas Williams. He asked one of our visitors, Brother Dan Balusek, a member of Lodge 47, to lead us in the pledge of allegiance.

Next, the minutes were read by the secretary and approved by the present members. The treasurer's report followed.

We accepted one new member, Jean Zajicek.

The Property Committee gave their report on the repairs on the lodge building's roof, which was damaged recently by high wind.

The bar and kitchen are doing very good.

We had one very ill member, Sister Frances Babovec, who, since our meeting, has gone to her eternal rest. She was a member for 66 years. Our sympathy to the bereaved family.

The membership also voted to send cards to members when they are in the hospital.

We also voted to put up some more "not responsible for accident" signs in the local lodge building.

We had another visitor, Brother Lad Zatopek, who spoke briefly.

The officers attended the workshop in Taylor on March 19th.

At this meeting we had a cash door prize of $5 awarded to Patricia Hillman whose name was drawn.

For our next meeting which will he April 13th, at 7:30 p.m. we will have a cash prize of $13.

Members, come out and see if your name will be drawn. Happy Easter, everyone! See you at the next meeting.

Fraternally, Viola Beveik SPJST

LODGE NO. 173, GALVESTON

Dear Members and Friends: Here are a few excerpts from our March meeting. The meeting was called to order by President Alvin J. Sefcik and the pledge of allegiance was recited by the membership. Roll call of officers revealed all to be present. President Sefcik welcomed everyonil to the meeting. The minutes of the February meeting were read and approved. We had a thank-you note from Lodge 79 in Corpus Christi thanking us for the donation we sent them. Financial Secretary Bessie Findley gave her report. Entertainment Chmn. Audrey Kaluza said she is planning a bake sale in April, also she said the Oleander Festival is just around the corner and we will be participating in it; the date will be May 20, 21, and 22; again this year the KJT will be helping.

Sister Kalutza also announced her committee for the coming year.

We have two new imembers: Stanley Nolan and Norman Nolan.

We know they will become a great asset to the lodge. It has been reported that Eddie Gondersen, Emile Denke, Janie Bauman were sick, also Brother Charles Bures is in the hospital.

It has been learned that in June one of our members, Sister Peregrina Dusek will be 96 years of age.

We wish her all the best.

The youth club wishes to thank everyone for the nice Easter party they enjoyed. Prizes were won by Lori Ann Huepers, Missy Collins, and Natalie Hall. The YLD meet-

ing will be held April 2 and 3 in Bastrop. The officers of the lodge were installed and also the Board of Trustees were announced as follows: Johnny Valusek, Travis Jaroszueski, Claude O'Dinot, Audrey Kaluza, Willie Huepers, Bessie Findley and Alvin Sefcik.

Under: In the Best Interest of the Lodge: As all the members know, our meeting this month was to discuss the subject of buying.

Fame land, with hopes of some day having our own building. The land in question is 5 acres on Delany Road, in La Marque. After considerable discussion a motion was made, seconded and approved by the members that we buy the land.

The secretary distributed the premium refund checks to the members present. The next meeting is set for April 24th, at 3 p.m. in La Marque.

There being no further business, a, motion was made, seconded approved that the meeting be adjourned.

Fraternally, Mary Lou Huepers Secretary SPJST

LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN

Dear Brothers and Sisters: Greetings from Lodge 39, Bryan.

Hope that this finds everyone well and happy.

Our sympathy to Brother Fritz Severa's family; he just recently passed away. We will miss this member who was such a good member of our lodge. May he rest in peace.

Congratulations to our Brother Joe Penicka for being a member of our lodge for 50 years. We honored him in our last meeting presenting him with his pin and honoring with a social afterward. Everyone had a good time.

Brother Penicka is still attending all of our meetings and is always willing to work in any way that he can. We are proud of you and wish you many more happy years with us.

I want to take this opportunity to thank all of yOU wonderful people who have been helping with our dances and other things within our lodge. May you continue to help and cooperate as you have in the past. We need you Additional information to members of our lodge, that we'll have free membership dance each mon-

Wednesday, April 6, 1977 LODGE NO. 35, ELK Dear Members and Friends, The regular meeting of Lodge 35, Elk, was held March 13th, at 3 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Henry Breitkreutz, Sr., with the pledge of allegiance led by Eddie Ray Banik, flag bearer.

We were very pleased to have as our visitors Brother Ed Kamas, District III youth counselor and Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Horton and Rhonda.

Brother Albert Banik read the minutes of the previous meeting which were approved as read. He also read a thank-you note from Brother George Holub who had been in the hospital.

Brother Henry Breitkreutz, Jr., gave the treasurer's report. ter Rosemarie Youth Leader Sister Banik gave her report pertaining to the activities of the youth club.

There will be an Easter egg hunt for the youngsters following the April meeting which will be on April 10th, at 4 p.m. A cake walk is planned for the night of April 2 during the dance. I didn't get the results of the kite flying contest which took place after the meeting, but will try to get them for my next report. The birthday people for March were Sisters Dawn Payenta and Ruby Pavelka„ and Brother Bennie Beran. We hope all of you have a very happy birthday and to all of those who were not at the meeting but have birthdays in March, "Happy Birthday."

The committee reports were given. Sister Peggy Dieterich, kitchen; Brother Erwin Dieterich, refreshment; and Brother Eugene Pavelka, entertainment.

Brother Vernon Wood, Jr., gave the building chairman's report. He stated that he had some gravel brought in but would need more and also that he had made several repairs to the building.

Sister Gloria Pavelka, chairman of the trustees, reported that they had several things to put before the body for discussion, such as the exterior of the building, the floors in the rest rooms and others.

We were very glad to welcome into our SPJST lodge family, Marvin Louis. Horton, Ethel M. Horton, Renee Cheree Horton, Rhonda C. Horton, Adam Neal Hargraves, and Kelly James Hargraves. There were some paid-up members, Betty

Application-a-Month Club — Daniel Schaefer, Mildred Borah and Melvin Skrabanek and SFM Silas Smith who presented all awards in behalf of the Supreme Lodge.

DSR Ben Trcalek, second from left, with Editor Rudy Sefeik, District I Director John Kubena and SFM Silas Smith.

Bordovsky, Michael Wayne Mach, and Leslie Wayne Schlemmer. We also are proud to have as transfers, Evelyn Ann Matus, Marvin L. Matus, Marianne Matus, Michael Lee Matus, and Larry Gene Matus.

Brother Ed Kamas spoke to us for a few minutes. He displayed a vegetabIe from a plant that I failed to get the name of but when the product of this plant has matured and dried it can be used for many useful household purposes.

It was very interesting. He left a sample of the seeds which we have planted, now I am waiting for a back scrubber.

Under new business the items brought forward by the trustees were discussed.

Those reported on the sick list were Sister Albina Jurecka who was to enter the hospital for surgery and Sister Rosalee Vicha who wasn't feeling too well. Since the meeting. I am. sad to report that Sister Jurecka passed away March 18th. Sister Jurecka and her husband Louis, came to Lodge 35 from Lodge 128 Mart, after their lodge disbanded at the end of last year. She was a very loyal member and the passing of such a sweet lady is a great lo to i due 35, al-

Wednesday, April 6, 1977 th. This is the last dance of each month excluding Sundays. You must present your membership card at the door for some of our workers do not know every member. You will be receiving your new membership cards in the near fu, ture; they are now being printed.

Upon receipt of the new one please discard any you have now for they will be void If you fail to receive yours, contact me and I will see that you do. Children under 12 do not need a card; they are always admitted free to all of our function& Some of you have been asking how much we charge for lodge dues. Be advised that our lodge charges only 25 cents per month per member over 13 years of ag& Under 13 there are no lodge dues.

At the present time we are in the process of several repairs to our lodge home. We are purchasing some new equipment. I am sure all of you will notice the difference within the next few weeks.

We will have some socials coming up this year so please watch your Vestnik for time and dates.

To you who were not present in our last meeting, be advised that we will hold our annual clean-up day the last Sunday of April. We plan to start about 2 p.m. We need all the help we can get so try to be there. We always have a good time doing this We have about 30 new members for this year and I hope to introduce all of them to our mem bership in the near future. There will be a special time set aside for this. All new members will be personally contacted.

If you are interested in joining our fellowship at Lodge 39, contact me and I will explain how easy it is. My phone number is 823-5566.

Also if you have any questions about your policy, etc., contact me and if I cannot help you I will sure find out and let you know.

Wishing you all the best, I am Fraternally yours, Lillie Ma.tejka President - SPJST — LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Members and Friends: I feel I must comment on a letter in the Ctech section of the Vestnik dated March 23, 1977, which conveyed the impression t►hati Brother Karel Sicner was largely responsible for the break-

up of the Czech Concert Orchestra at Lodge 88. This is not so.

Brother Sicner did not know about our problem until we had to notify his young son, Mark, that there would be no more rehearsals.

He was upset and apparently expressed his views strongly and he may have stepped on some toes, but he certainly had nothing to do with the breakup of the orchestra.

Rudy Dybala, 5242 Kingfisher Houston, Texas 77035 713-729-0668 SPJST —

LODGE NO. 14, WESLEY Dear Members and Friends: Our last regular meeting was held Feb. 20th at the home of Brother and Sister Amos Adamek.

There were 15 members present.

The meeting opened with the reading of the minutes, which were approved as read.

Refund checks were distributed and a number of members paid their dues.

We did not have any new business so the meeting adjourned, after which refreshments and a delicious lunch were served.

The door prize went to Brothers Larry Huebner and his father, Eddie Huebner.

Our next meeting will be Sunday, April 17th at the Vavra home.

We thank Amos and Marian Adarnek and their lovely girls for their hospitality.

Fraternally, Hermina Vavra SPJST

LODGE Na 178, LONGVIEW Dear Members, Our regular meeting was called to order by President Hablinski on March 20, 1977, at the Elderville Hall. After the pledge of allegiance and the reading of the lodge motto, we were all happy to find that the roll call of the officers found Sister Ioma Harris out of the hospital and back with us.

Our Board of Trustees reported on their last meeting and discussion of the building of our new lodge and it seems that everything is starting to roll. After the monthly reports from our various committees were given, our members moved on into the discussion of new busines& At this time, special thanks should be given to several of our

7 members for the work they have already put into our lodge property. Special thanks to Sister Val Steele for the thought and work she gave in planting roses on our lodge property. She donated approximately 50 rose bushes and fence. And also special thanks to our Land Development Committee for building a star representing our lodge around the flag pole along with the flower bed.

Many of our members have pitched in to help on these two projects and a feeling of pride and brotherhood has evolved from them. This is what our lodge is all about and I hope sincerely this is how it will remain.

Fraternally yours, Jutta. Mozingo Secretary SPJST —

TO THE EDITOR Dear Brother Sefcik: I regret that my article "Czech Language in Crisis" in the March 16th issue of the Vestnik caused some apprehension.

The article certainly was not intended to give the impression that there are no Czech courses being taught at UT-Austin. Czech courses are being taught at UTAustin.

As I understand the situation, there is a Czech literature course being taught on a regular basis with a good enrollment but the enrollment in the Czech language courses is low, and the courses are being taught on a conference basis.

The article was written poorly in that it did not make these proper distinctions.

Fraternally, Albert J. Blaha * * (Editor's note: Dear Brother Blaha: After reading and printing your letter mentioned above, I saw no reason to feel any apprehension. In fact you warned of the impending danger in time, instead of allowing something to happen and then complain about the results. If we read Sister Sheri Prasatik's letter in this issue carefully, especially the last sentence of the first paragraph, we can realize what is happening. It i3 time that we let ourselves be heard! Thank you.)

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8 DISTRICT V SPRING MEETING HELD AT LODGE NO. 81 NEEDVIL SUNDAY, MARC — 20th, 1977

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DirArlet V and Local Officers in charge of district meetin,„ wnich was hosted by Lodge No 81, Needville. L to R: Rest Homes Director J. M. Skrabanek, District V Director Louis Manus, District Sales Representative Evelyn Mikeska, District Vice President Harry Schuhmann, District Treasurer Tommy Lostak, District Secretary Tillie Helincarnp, Lodge 81 President Charlie Matcek, and District President Jerr y Precharka.

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District V Officers Taking the Oath of Office. L to R: Flag Bearer Mark Wahlberg (88), Assistant Youth Counselor Dan Berry (172), Youth Counselor Richard Wahlberg (88), Treasurer Tommy Lostak (139), Secretary Tillie Helmea,mp (88), 2nd Vice President Alvin Sefcik (173), 1st Vice President Norval Crossman (88), President Jerry Proehazka (65); SL President Nick Morris, who was in charge of installation of officers.

DISTRICT V MEETING Dear Members: President Jerry Prochazka, convened the meeting at 11 a.m. at Lodge 81, Needville, on Sunday, March 20th. Mark Wahlberg presented the colors and led the membership in the pledge of allegiance.

Lodge 81 President Charlie Matcek greeted all and reported on the arrangements of the dinner and the meeting, and Brother Prochazka discussed the general plans for the meeting. Then we recessed for dinner, and it was a very good roast beef dinner enjoyed thoroughly by

risti Lamensky and Patti Lattiv►tsky, members of Lodge 81, were flower girls during the memorial service. all.

The meeting was reconvened at 1:30 and was turned over to DYC Richard Wahlberg, who presented District V Queen Carla Adams and King Mark Wahlberg. He showed Interesting slides of the Supreme Lodge, youth leaders, arid youth activities. Then the youtli left to hold their own meeting.

Brother Matcek gave a warm welcome and presented the workers, who received a big round of applause for the excellent dinner.

Wednesday, April 6, 1977

District V Youth Club Officers, L to R: Secretary-Treasurer Carla Adams (88), Vice President and Reporter Gary Sehuhmann (176), and President Mark Wahlberg (88).

Brother Prochazka thanked him and Lodge No. 81 for hosting the meeting.

Brother August Teykl had charge of the beautiful memorial service and paid a solemn tribute to the departed members. Then President Nick Morris played a part of the fine rendition by the superb choir at the memorial service at the convention,, including a beautifully expressed tribute by Honorary President Edward L. Marek. Then Christy and Patty Lamensky placed flowers in memory of the departed and Brother Prochazka read the names of the deptarted members for the past year.

Second Vice President Harry Schuhmann presented Supreme Lodge President Nick Morris, District Director Louis Hanus and Editor Rudy Sefcik and his wife, Maxine.

Secretary Tillie Helmcamp read the roll call of lodges, and 13 lodges were present: 65, 81, 88, 112, 114, 139, 142, 170, 172, 173, 175, 176, and 181; this sets a record for our district! The secretary read the names of the 50-year members of Lodges 65, 88, 91, 112, and 173, and Brother Matcek read the names of members of Lodge 81, presenting them their pins.

Brother Nick Morris stressed the importance of the loyalty and continued hard work of these

pins at the 54 - year Members - i,e-eceiving their 50-year-members District V meeting were, L to IL: Tim Kostom, Lodge Houston; Emily Kolaja, John Kossa, Vaelav Mazac, Joe Silhavy, and Lillie Teykl, all of Lodge 81, :Needville

The Ki &.en Committee Served a Delectable Mal. Pietu_d and named, but not in order, are: Emily Kolaja, Lillie Teykl, Mary Matcek, Vlasta Nowotny, Matilda Slacalek, Mary Werner, Gusta Lee Lenert, Benita Walzel, Winfred StAan, Vlasta Hurta and Pat Walzel. members.

Brothers Alvin Sefcik, Charlie Matcek and Tim Kostom were appointed on the Auditing Comm.

The minutes were read and approved with a minor correction. The secretary read the correspondence from Sister Birdie Hilsher and Brothers Jerry Mikulas, Jr., and Leonard Mikeska. Treasurer Tommy Lostak reported $494.04 in the General Fund and $398.53 in the Youth Fund.

District Director Louis Hanus reported on getting a quick loan for Lodge No. 172 for land and building. He stated that fincially the

SPJST is sound and this is due to the Supreme Lodge officers managing well and investing wisely. He was pleased with their good organization and the informative reports they send to the directors; he asked for applause for the great job they are doing. The 8 percent refund to lodges amounted to $121,524.78. Our assets are now over 23 million, and 1976 sales were over 1 6 1/2 million.

Brother Hanus welcomed new Lodge No. 181 at Conroe and stated that there was a great potential there. He complimented Lodges 172, 173, and 176 on acquiring property

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10 or'planning to do so. He invited all to come to the Czech Fest at Rosenberg, April 15, 16, and 17, and thought it would be nice to wear Czech costumes if possible. Brother Victor Peter congratulated the Supreme Lodge and Brother Hanus on their quick action in letting his lodge have the loan before the public heard about the land.

Brother Proehazka presented the papers from the late District Director Alfred Hilsher to Brother Hanus who thanked him and suggested that something more than a pin be given to the 50-year niembers -such as a framed certificate or a plaque.

District Sales Representative Evelyn Mikeska congratulated the sales representatives for exceeding our goal by almost a million dollars, selling $4,130,000. Helen Hegwood, Della Kadlecek, Patsy Baca, Sidon Tumis and Georgia Lostak led in sales and Della Kadlecek was first in the number of members written up Evelyn traveled many miles visiting lodges and sales people, helped the Warrenton lodge get started and helped organize Lodge 181 at Conroe. The new sales representatives are C. H. Reinin g -er(170),RnaOrde (176),Connie Simecek (172), Jerry Vojacek (156), Robert Kieschnick (142), Richard Wahlberg (88), and Marcene Day (181), making 64 representatives in all Sisters Mikeska, Georgia Losta,k and Ann Monroe attended a 3-day seminar in Temple. The district quota for 1977 is $3,760,000. Evelyn had the sales representatives to stand and about a third was present. Those who led in sales in February are Birdie Hilt• sher, Patsy Baca, Alvin Melnar and J. M. Skrabanek.

District V Youth Counselor Wahlberg announced the officers elected by the youth are: President Mark Wahlberg, Vice President and Reporter Gary Schuhmann, and Secretary-Treasurer Carla Adams.

He attended Lodge 181 chartering ceremony and the state youth counselors' seminar at Temple.

Coming up is the seminar at Bastrop for youth leaders and assistants. He regrets the great lass of Directors Hanka and }Risher, who both strongly supported the youth.

Brother Wa,hlberg stated that our district youth need your help and respect and he needs your full support; try to attend the YADs and

Royalty Days and all youth activities. There are only four active youth clubs in the district, most of them with small memberships. The district camp will be at the beautiful Circle D Resort at Bastrop on June 24-27. The district YAD will be at Lodge. 88 on August 7th; a dance follows it with Harry Ozarnek and his Texas Dutchmen playing and all who attend the YAD program will get in FREE. He thanked the youth leaders and assistants for their help and cooperation.

Rest Home Director J. M. Skrabanek reported that the rest homes are in good shape and have good administrators; they are better off financially than ever before, keeping up their payments on loans and clearing a profit each month.

Supreme Lodge President Nick Morris reported that the workshops were very successful with good attendance, and the sentiment is definitely in favor of having them again. In 1976 we had 1,474 net gain in members and as of Dec. 31, 1976, we had 52,00 certificates in force and $107,357,977 in insurance. Our solvency is $125.97, which is way above the national average, and we have an average net gain of 6.06 percent on investments. The premium refund to members amounted to $208,920.89 and $4,962.`30 for postage to lodges, and the camp allocation amounted to $24,240, with our district getting $1,616.58 of this. Prather Morris stated that our district had the misfortune of losing two good directors, Brothers Hanka and Hilsher. He stated that Brother Harms is giving good information on all loans and that our district is amply and ably represented by him. He reported on Brother Marek's illness, stating he' was better after another surgery; he expressed wishes for his recovery and that our district joins him in these good wishes for Brother Marek. Brother Morris presented Treasurer Lostak with two checks: $2,709.21 for the youth fund and $250 for the general fund.

Editor Rudy Sefcik reported that as our Society grows, the space in the Vestnik diminishes, and he has to hold back expressions of sympathy due to the lack of space; often it is hard for him to decide what to omit. At the next Supreme Lodge meeting in April, the Publi-

cation Committee will meet with them, and he will have to propose something to cut down. Sometimes Brother Sefcik does not get the letters when he should.

Brother Alvin Sefcik reported for the Auditing Committee and stated that they found both the general and the youth books in order, and the report was accepted.

The secretary presented for the officers the recommendation of having the second ,Sundays in ch and October for our meetings. Sister Lillian Finn moved 'that the recommendation be accepted, seconded by Brother Elmer Russell, and so approved.

The following were appointed on the balloting committee: Joe Elzner, Lillian Finn, Della Kadlecek, and Delores Prochazka. The following officers were elected: President — Jerry Prochazka 1st Vice Pres. -- Norval Grossman 2nd Vice Pres. — Alvin Sefcik Secretary — Tillie Helmcamp Treasurer — Tommy Lostak Youth Counselor Richard Wahlberg Assistant YC — Dan Berry Flag Bearer — Mark Wahlberg Brother Morris installed the officers in a brief but impressive ceremony.

Brother Tim Kostom of Lodge 88 reported that Lodge 88 Choral Club is sponsoring the sale of the record made of the 19 beautiful numbers presented by the Convention Chorus at the convention. The cost of the record will be announced in the Vestnik; then you can mail your check to Lodge 88 and the record will be mailed to you.

Brother Kastorn also announced that Lodge 88 Dramatic Club Hlahol is presenting a repeat of the English play, "The Dutch Detective," on Friday, May 20th, at 8 p.m. at Lodge 88. This hilarious comedy was presented on February 20th and was so well received by an enthusiastic audience, many of whom want to see it again. Don't miss this chance to see it!

It was gratifying to see that the presidents of nine lodges were present, as follows: Jerry Prochazka (65), Charlie Matcek (81), Jerry Ermis (88), J. M. Skrabanek (139), Alvin Sefcik (173), Milton Vyvial (175), Harry Schuhmann (176), Henry Linhart (142), and Herbert Swonke 181).

Wednesday, April 6, 1977 President Ennis, of Lodge 88, asked to host the fall meeting, and Brother Victor Peter moved that we accept his offer, seconded by Brother A. J. Zalesky, and passed.

Brother Schuhmann stated that he enjoyed working with the officers and wished them success. He announced that a new Czech class will start at San Jacinto Junior College, 8060 Spencer Highway, on March 21st, Mr. Bernard Orsak, a graduate of Texas A&M, who studied at Charles University, Praha, Czechoslovakia, and taught Czech at A&M for 2 years, will be the instructor.

Brother Rudy Sefcik stressed the importance of parents encouraging their children to take Czech if we want to keep it up at the universities. Brother Schuhmann also mentioned the Czech Fest at Rosenberg and stated that Lodge 176 hoped for our support at their fund raising project that is coming up.

Brother Prochazka complimented Brothers 'Schuhmann and Eugene Sefcik on the good jobs they did as officers of our district.

Brother Morris reported on the Annual Conference of Teachers and Students to be held at the SPJST Hall at Taylor on Saturday, April 23rd, where he will present a paper. He invited us to attend.

Brother Schuhmann announced that, there will be a free dance after the meeting with the COuntry Edition furnishing the music. Tillie Helmcamp presented Brother Morris with a book of pictures of the 1968 Convention; the book was put together by Marlene and Tommy Caraway, and Brother Morris accepted it for the Archives.

The meeting ended at 5 p.m. with a tape of "Kde Domov Muj" sung by the Convention Chorus (another one of those beautiful songs on that record was reported

by Brother Kostom).

Fraternally yours, Tillie Helrncamp District Secretary SPJST —

REMINDER FOR CALENDAR

Saturday, April 23rd will be a big day at Lodge 29, Taylor.

The Czech Ex-Students (CESAT) will meet at 10 a.m.

The Czech students, teacherS, plus interested parties and friends, will meet in the afternoon and night.

Plan now to came early and stay

late. Further details will be announced later.

Fraternally, Calvin Chervenka — SPJST — LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH

Dear Members and Friends: We finally got some of that much needed rain: 6 inches in our territory. Everything has really turned a pretty green.

Just a note to remind you of our annual lodge and Sokol picnic at Tirk's farm in Colleyville, Sunday, April 10. If you missed the details in the last issue and need any information, you may contact 2371500, 624-8631 or 921-2397. Directions are go out old Hwy. 121, left on Pleasant Run Road (Burris Grocery is on the right), cross the railroad tracks and a sign will be at the entrance (Alholm's mail box on the left).

We would like to wish a speedy recovery to our District III Director Brother Sid Pokladnik who is in Baylor Hospital, and to Sister Theresa Miller who had surgery last week in Littleton, Colorado, and to Jerome Pavlicek who underwent surgery in an Ennis Hospital. Jerome is the brother of my husband, Benny.

We extend our congratulations to Sister Rita Kaye and James Richard Brown who were wed Saturday, March 26th at Maplewood Baptist Church. Rita is the daughter of Brother and Sister Frankie and Martha Milan.

Remember our dance with Lee Roy Matocha of Fayetteville on Saturday, April 16th.

Receipt of contributions to the Memorial Fund from the following are sincerely acknowledged.

In memory of Brother James W. Mason, Sr. — Bennie and Adele Vavrin $10.00 of Mabank In memory of Brother Anton Tirk — Bennie and Adele Vavrin $10.00 of. Mabank So with a get-well to all the sick and a Happy Easter to you all, Keep Sniffing!

Fraternally, Mary Pavey

MINUTES OF THE MONTHLY MEETING OF LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON

The monthly meeting of Lodge No. 88, for March, was called to order at 7:30 p.m. March 14th, by President Jerry Ermis. Brother Bob Allbritton posted the colors and then led the members in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the U.S. The minutes of the February meeting were read and a motion made and seconded to accept the minutes as read; motion passed.

Correspondence was acknowledged from the family of Joe W. Miksch, and Mr. Amos Kadlecek.

Also from the National Foundation for Ileitis and Colitis, the Harris County Volunteer Emergency Corps, Mr. Frank Sacky, president of Lodge No. 79, and Mr. Albert Blaha, president of the Czech ExStudents' Assn. of Texas. The list of new applicants was read and approved at this time.

There were no deceased members to report this month and the ones on the sick list were Mildred Holeman, Evelyn Mikeska, Mary Ellen Sanderson, Teddy Sidra, as were Ed Kadlecek, Albert Bristik, and Chuck Klein who were reported to be recovering at home.

President Ermis reported on the day's activities at the Workshop in Hallettsville, March 12th. Representing Lodge 88 were President Ermis, First Vice President Tillie Helmcamp, Second Vice President Frances Olexa and District V Director, Louis Hanus. There were no reports from the first or second vice presidents or the recording secretary.

The heads of the various committees gave their financial reports for the month and all were favorable.

Entertainment Committee Chmn.

Harley Cox announced the April dance line-up. (See the Entertainment Calendar page 30.) He also announced that he hoped that we would have return engagements of the Tommy Dorsey and the Glenn Miller orchestras. The Entertainment Comm. has purchased some blue and white checked material to make table cloths for the Western dances and if a dance requires formal attire, then the lodge bulletins will be marked as to what the dress will be. It was also asked of the members that if a party has 2 or more tables reserved and can-

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12 not make the dance, please call as early as possible so that the space may be released to another groull Brother Norval Crossman reported as head of a special committee within the Entertainment Comm.

He reported that there will be at least four special dances during the remainder of the year and they are the Pre-Easter dance April 9th, a Mother's Day dance May 7th, Father's Day celebration June 19th, and a Hawaiian dance on July 23rd.

There will also be special clean-up days on May 1st and Sept. 18th.

Splash Day will be June 5th, and Homecoming will be August 14th.

This year Turkey Day and Czech Day will be combined on Oct. 23rd.

There will also be a special celebration on July 3rd in honor of Independence Day. Gene Barcak thanked Benny Kocich, Adolf jurica, Jimmie Wahlberg, Gary Wehring and Jaime Salinas for helping the Kitchen Committee with their projects. He also thanked Brother Bob Allbritton for helping set up the kitchen for the Friday and Saturday night dances.

Next, Brother Karl Lindemann reminded us of the special; activities and bonus to be had at each third Thursday night social.

Brother Tim Kostom reported for the Board of Trustees, stating that the board's meeting nights have been changed to the first and third Monday nights of the month to make it more convenient for some of the members. He also announced that as of this meeting the floors in the kitchen, delivery hallway and behind the bar still need to be repaired and that the board was still considering bids on painting the lodge building. He stated that the board hopes to have all the repair work finished by clean-up day, May 1. The board is also reviewing all the insurance policies held on the lodge and will try to improve on them.

Sister Naomi Kostom reported, as president of the Hlahol Dramatic Club and thanked all who attended the English play, "The Dutch Detective," held Feb. 20th.

She stated that there was a nice crowd present and that the play would again be performed on Friday night, May 20th and is tentatively scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. More will be announced on this later. She thanked the cast,

director and crew who were involved with the play and announced that a Czech play will be presented sometime in the early fall, but at this time no definite date has been set. Also there is a slight possibility that another English play may be presented before the year is out.

Sister Evelyn Vornsand reported for the Choral Group, stating they are •busy rehearsing for their repeat performance at the Second Annual Ft. Bend County Czech Festival which will be Saturday, April 16th at the Fair Grounds between Richmond and Rosenberg.

She also announced that the rehearsals are still held on Tuesday nights and have not been switched to Wednesday as was announced at the last monthly meeting.

The Disbursement Comm. passed out 17 check_s at this meeting and District V Director Louis Hanus had no formal report, but told us a moving story about a young girl's view of the wonderful assets we Americans have called freedom.

District Youth Counselor Richard Wahlberg reminded us of the spring District V meeting, March 20th, in Needville. He; also announced that if anyone who was 17 or older and was interested in attending a youth workshop, that there would be one on April 2nd and 3rd in Bastrop. There was no district sales representative's report due to the illness of Mrs. Evelyn Mikeska.

Youth Leader Ruth Duncan reported that the youth had a peanut brittle making session on Tuesday, March 15th, and that the bake sale on Thursday, March 17th went very well. She thanked all who either bought or brought the sweets. The teens' meeting night has been changed to the second Monday night of the month from 7 until 7:30 p.m. It is hoped that this will encourage more of the teens to attend the adult meetings held on the same night. She also thanked the lodge for sponsoring the youths' trip to the rodeo and also thanked John Broz for driving the school bus for them. A word of thanks also went to King Hegwood and Bill Malak for popping the pop-corn the children took with them. There were 65 children and chaperones in attendance. The youth will have another cake sale on Thursday, April

7th and the youth will sell not only cakes but also peanut brittle and dyed Easter eggs. On Easter Sunday, April 10th, there will be an Easter egg hunt with prizes and a social from 3:30 to approximately 5:30 p.m. The members were asked to contribute an article or a gift as these will be the prizes for the social. The teens will also hold a car wash on April 23rd but the exact time has not been set yet.

There was no unfinished business. First Vice Pres. Tillie Helmcamp announced the menu tor the District V meeting and said there would be a free dance from 5-9.

Historian Frances Olexa reported that at the end of 1960 Lodge 88 had 2,378 members. In 1961 Brother Louis Hanus was elected president and it was the first time in the lodge's history that the son of a past president had been elected president himself. The question of remodeling the old building on Robbie Street came up in 1962 and there were three Czech plays and one English play presented that year. The membership had grown to 2,479 and the youth club was voted the most active in the state, under the leadership of Sister Tillie Helmcamp.

The youth club bought the Birthday Club a baker's oven and mixer that year to make their kolache and the present lodge site was obtained.

President Ermis reminded us that if there are any children in the Private Club they must be with their parents at all times. This rule must be strictly obeyed for the sake of the lodge and its members and president.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to the following members: Bessie Delver, Melissa Durosette, Cindy Wehring, Ida Hanka, Bessie Vasula, Jennifer Stork, Josephine Pflughaupt, Margaret Kadlecek, Anton Bily, Jackie Bulin, Marian Mikes, Henry Darilek, Gus Urbanovsky, Bob Allbritton, Bobby .A11'ritton, Gary Zalesky, Jeffery Barcak, Richard Martinak, John Bily, Mary Fusig, Frank Tymel, Ann Elzner, Vernon Courtney, Ann Dybala, Kathy Trefell and Lynn Pflughaupt.

The door prize winners were Ellen Gill, EMily Bily, and Patsy '3aca. There were no donors for he refreshments so the tab was picked up by the Board of Trustees.

Wednesday, April 6, 1977 The meeting adjourned at 9:12 p.m Fraternally, Susan Schenburn Secretary SPJST —

THIS AND THAT AT . . .

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Friday, March 25th, the Nick Navarro formal dance was well attended, as usual. Hosting this dance were Evelyn and Milert Antrich and along with them were Bennie Kocich and his lovely wife, Stacy.

These two couples worked Friday's dance but stepped oth; to have a good time Saturday the 26th.

Evelyn and Milert Antrich with friends at Table 51 were celebrating their wedding anniversary of 35 years, they were married March 28th, 1942. Evelyn was sporting a huge beautiful white orchid, which her husband Milert picked out himself. I think that is very thoughtful and nice especially after 35 years; may you have many more.

They were endowed with four daughters and they presented them with four grandchildren up to now.

Saturday night's dance with music by the Texas Dutchmen, was also well attended and was hosted by six lovely young people. It was (pleat to see them serving the guests and the lodge. Brother Kenny Bros, member of the entertainment committee was in charge of this dance and Marian Kadlecek with sparkling eyes and a big smile, was seated in the box office. Kenny and Marian made their debut on the stage in the English play "The Dutch Detective." Both were terrific and gave a good performance.

Also Jody Elsner, Lindsey Lukas and Kay Ogrodowicz, all three beautiful young ladies with smiles that win the world; also Ronnie Bennett who was the other male on this unusual dance committee.

It is great to see the interest of our younger generation in lodge activities.

In the taproom, Brother Adolph Jurica and A. J. Stayton were patiently waiting for their spouses to join them to celebrate Adolph's birthday which will fall on Tuesday, March 29th.

In the kitchen Sister Annie Vela is back serving for the Friday and Saturday dances, with her delicious breakfasts. She still feels a little pain in her chest, but you cannot

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keep that girl down.

A month ago Rudy and Agnes Lesak moved from their home and bought a comfortable mobile home and moved to Almeda; wish you good luck in your new home. Oh, boy, no yard work!

In the Blue Room I have missed Joe and Katheleen Knapick for several weeks. Nat informed me that Katheleen is under the weather and is not venturing out. I hope whatever it is will be better soon.

We miss you.

Mary Ellen Sanderson, after her second operation, is at home and doing fine, in fact she is ready to come to the Choral Club rehearsal Wednesday; sounds real good.

Brother Albert Bristik is at home and taking regular treatments with his devoted wife Eleonor by his side.

Ed Kadlecek is another guy that is hard to keep down; he's at home and piddles around while his wife, Louise, is at work, but he has a nice lunch or dinner ready when she comes home from work.

Sister Marie Filipek is now residing in the Blalock Nursing Home on Long Point here in Houston.

Looks so much better than in the hospital. Her daughter, Gloria was with her that day when I visited her.

Another freak accident — I am sure that's what it was — right at home on the side walk. Brother Amos Kadlecek just cannot stay out of the hospital. The nurses must be treating him especially nice since he is back again; only he changed locations and landed in the Heights Hospital with a broken knee and mind you it is not the ailing one he nursed in Methodist Hospital. It happened to his good knee, but he will be OK; you can't keep Amos down. Amos was operated on Friday and will have his leg in a cast for a while, so no polkas for him.

Brother Emil Slanina received the sad news from his daughter Phillis, who resides in Fall Church, Va., that grandson Russ Emil, age 14, underwent serious surgery Monday, March 18, in Walter Reed Hospital in Maryland. Russ Emil is the son of Phillis and Col. B. A. Smith.

Emil Slanina also has a granddaughter, Charlotte, and all are members of Lodge 88. Daughter Phillis and the children were visiting here last summer with grand-

father Slanina, and we all wish Russ Emil a very speedy recovery.

Brother Ludwig and Marian Mikes at Table 50 were sporting a smile from ear to they were blessed with a new ar l lition to the family March 15; a ti.ly little girl came to make her home with daughter Shirley and.

Windell Traylor. She wIl; named Ivy Marian. The ha,p, p;7 grandparents now have two granddaughters and two grandsons, ( : aigratulations — the more the merrier.

At Table 44 we had visitors from Crosby and Baytown. Brother V. W. Martin and wife, Lucille, and members of Lodge No, 65 had friends Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Mitle, Mr. and Mrs. Janocek from Crosby, and from Baytown Mr. and Mrs. Garland Rainbock, Mr. and Mrs. 0.

Horton, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Williams and Mr. and lr P. Short.

They had a good time :,,nd enjoyed every minute. Come 1,;“:k soon.

At Table 41 Broth:; • Louis and Elsie Roznovsky were celebrating their 32nd anniversary \./edcling bliss. T,hey tied the wcdrtiog knot March 15, 1945. Their loyal friends around the table counting about 25, were all in a jolly mood and helped to make this a happy evening. Elsie and Louis have one son, Vincent, a pharmacist here in Houston, who will add one more member to the family in August.

Vincent is planning to marry his fiancee Miss Robi Shroeder from Victoria. Congratulations are in order for both the parents and son Vincent.

At Table 48, Tommy and Gladys Lostak from Danbury, were present. Tommy is our District V treasurer for years and a good one.

Brother Jerry and wife Delores Prochaska from Crosby. Jerry was re-elected as president of District V in the meeting held at Needville. Also Viola Cox, spouse, of Harley Cox, our chairman of entertainment. Brother Richard and wife, Mary Frances Wahiberg both are deeply involved, in the youth program. Norval and Frances Crossman; Nor1 7 :1 the newly•elected second vice president of •ifistrict Five. Frances and Norval just sat in and listened to the music and passed the evening. Prances will have to enter the hospital Monday and I will report on her health as time goes on. I hope everything :Lround will turn out fine fto'

Art STN/K Table 48 they all had an enjoyable time Don't forget the special dance April 16th with the Stan Kenton orchestra to entertain you. It will be on a Saturday night which is very good for the Sunday sleepers, so come out and enjoy yourself.

The Lodge 88 orchestra is ready to start rehearsing; March 30 was the first rehearsal and much interest is shown to establish this famous concert orchestra of Lodge No. 88. In good faith we may and can accomplish miracles.

If you have any news let me know, I will appreciate it. Thanks.

A correction: Mrs. Louise Hruska, now at her son's home in Dallas, has her own home here in Houston.

She had no surgery as I was informed, only tests for several days and after her release from the hospital she stayed with her son Gene and daughter-in-law Doris, here in Houston. Doris became ill and that is why Mrs. Hniska, went to her other son's home in Dallas.

Fraternally, Frances Olexa - SPJST — BEWARE — YOUR MOTHER TONGUE IS DYING! To all Czech parents interested in improving the welfare of your college-bound children: The language you know and love so well, transplanted by your parents, is most assuredly being exterminated in Texas. Those competent Ozechoslovak-born professors at the University of Texas now warn only too solemnly that the Czech Studies Program there will soon be abolished if enrollment does not increase.

As it now stands, the university offers a unique opportunity for your children to cultivate, enjoy, and expound upon the language and heritage of their forefathers.

Excellent Ozech culture and literature courses introduce a beautiful and meaningful six-week study and tour of Czechoslovakia, and a two year study of the Czech tongue itself satisfies the language requirement for most majors.

The very personal experience of finding out who you are and from what background you came can be so easily and readily made available to your offspring via this Program — and now they want to abolish all this and more, for lack of interest!

And whose fault is this? Admit it; it's partially yours. The interest in this rich country has to spring somehow from the home. Without guidance, German or Russian could easily be a better choice to your student. Without understanding of its importance and worth, Czech cannot compete with the impersonal but broad appeal to these more "established" languages.

As past president of the UT Czech Club I implore you to take an active interest in this matter.

No reason exists for such an exquisite continuing tradition to die. If anything, your children need to know more about it now than ever before. Please give it a chance — talk to your children.

For more information about the Czech Studies Program at UT, write for a free comprehensive brochure.

The address is: The Czech Club Texas Union Student Activities Center Box 116 University of Texas Austin, Texas '78712 Fraternally, Sheri Prasatik - SPJST (Editor's note: This is a continuation of Brother John Pech's letter that we promised our membership we would print in the future issue whenever space permits.)

We are striving to mount our own Texas performing arts presentations including as a foundation our Concert Choral Society, folklore dancing and singing ensemble and Sokol musical calisthenic spectacular numbers in eye-filling large presentations to be performed regionally, covering our combined districts. Perfection and arts in performance of our culture is the fundamental dedication. Throughout Texas, only with rare exceptions, the SPJST Sokol, KJT, KJZT, WFLA, and CSA are one family and there could be other regions, not necessarily Houston, creating a traveling program of presentations of arts.

Pride in the culture and arts heritage of the Czech nation is, after all, the main motivation and the most effective stimulus of the interest in learning the Czech language.

Certainly the Dallas, Ennis, Fort Worth or Corpus Christi regions,

with all their availability of CzechMoravian talent in culture and arts could consider such activity of perfection performances which would give pride to all of us and espeially to our younger generation in the history and culture of our ri.„,0 neer forefathers, the founders the Texas fraternal and so nently successful societies and en terpriges.

The only thing we must forever be careful of is to passionately avoid non-talented or "honkytonk" productions by prudent selfexaminations and self-criticism.

A poor performance in our presentations not only would embarrass us before our American culture of which we are an integral part, but definitely deeply embarrass and drive away our young generation, thus degrading ourselves in the public stage cultural presentations.

There is no excuse for covering up any kind of slovenly or sloppy performance in any presentation with the excuse, ". . . we are only amateurs." In the Czech nation, amateur performances and professional presentations both require equal study and rehearsals. The leadership or directorship of any studies, of course, must be knowledgable and competent. To our children, teachers in school may appear too professional, but how else will they learn anything, and the same applies to any adult study activity.

In the amateur fields let's remember the world famous chorus of the Teachers of Prague or Brno or the famous Plzen Choral Society, etc.; all strictly amateur activities in technically and artistically correct public presentations. Or let's remember the fabulous Historical Choral Society of Prague Hlahol Prazsky Hlahol, a mixed chorus of endless beauty and achievement. Being an amateur activity is no cover up for slovenly public performance of "sumarna"; it can still be correctly performed.

I can assure all of our brothers and sisters that the music critics and reporters would, I am positive, attend any official Czech-Moravian cultural presentation; I have spoken to many of them. As conductor and co-founder of the Concert Choral Society, a non-profit public foundation, I know of the hunger for the musical arts and culture of the Czech nation in classical, pope-

Wednesday, April 6, 1977 lax and folkloric fields. It is perhaps not noticed by some of us here in Houston, but we have an outstanding classical-popular (and by popular I mean operetta, folklore, musical comedy and film Music), radio station performing sometimes even five compositions of Dvorak, Smetana, Janacek, Suk, Martinu and the Bohemian antique music in one day. The broadcasts are, of course, aimed at the entire listening public of which the Czech-Moravian element of our pioneer descendents is an integral part. Recently on Smetana's birthday a whole two-hour program was devoted to the music of this Czech genius and besides, the same day, the whole "Ma vlast" (My Fatherland) was performed, each of the six symphonic poems at circa one hour intervals and then in the evening the opera "Dalibor" was presented.

The opportunity for our own cultural amateur presentations is here; but will they, the third most spoken language (Czech) Texans find leadership in their societies for any such programs which must come through the unified effort of all of our societies? Will the membership find the means to formue late a self-supporting cultural activities program of representative nature?

Let's hope that if not now, then perhaps our next generation will accomplish this idea. In any event, I hasten to assure everyone that I have no aspirations for any of such program leadership; such strenuous and time-consuming leadership requires full-time attention to musical arrangements and sectional, choral and musical rehearsals, together with the musical arrangements for the folkloric dances and singers or the gymnastic calisthenics and all that requires a younger person.

I am sure the leadership of our Czech—Moravian founded societies realize and know that effective cultural and performing arts projects are the most influential public relations ar 1 ihlicity self-supporting acti‘, ,,, .renefitting every society and e h ally if unity in purpose pre /al,. id is achieved by avoiding any so-called primadonism or selif-glorification of individual nature. In plain words some people think that they are elected to a committee to give or-

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ders — there Is no greater ignorance! Any one elected to any position in our social life is there to serve and work and not sit in meetings and spout opinions. Opinions are a dime a dozen, what is important is the knowledge contributed and the results accomplished. What I have seen is that self-glorification can and does destroy many worthy projects, but if the whole, and I mean the whole membership in our societies, is interested and gets acquainted with the project and with the whole society activity in every respect, then the wisdom of democracy and the power of the people in justice and the right course, shall always prevail.

Fraternally, John J. Tech - SPJST — MINUTES OF THE DISTRICT III FALL MEETING Held at Lodge No. 25, Ennis October 31st, 1976

SPJST District III held its fall meeting October 31st, 1976, at host lodge, Lodge No. 25, Ennis.

District III President Brother Ed Mazanec called the meeting to order at 1:10 p.m.

Flag Bearer Brother Steven Stanislav led the pledge of allegiance to the American Flag and recited the SPJST pledge.

Welcome by the president of Lodge 25, Brother Gene McBride, who said: We are happy to see the nice attendance today. We are very happy to host this District III meeting and we feel it is an honor.

We believe it is good for lodges and the supporting lodges around us to get together and visit as well as have our business meeting. We feel like this is a brotherhood occasion to meet our friends. We welcome everyone here today, SL officers, district officers, Vestnik publisher, and all members and their guests.

Thanks to each of you for attending and have a nice day.

Response: Brother Henry Skrab'anek, 1st vice president of Dist.

III: We certainly want to accept this warm welcome you have extended us to host this district meeting, and we want to thank all of those people who helped in the preparation of the food and in any way you responded having this meeting here today. We know we can always depend upon Lodge 25

to come through when it becomes necessary to have something on behalf of the SPJST. Thank you.

Roll call of lodges by Secretary Wanda Petr: There are 20 lodges in our district: 12 lodges had members present, and 8 had no representation.

Tribute to the deceased members by 2nd Vice President Brother Hugo Kocian: We were asked to stand together as the list of 34 deceased members (April 2, 1976 to October 21, 1976) was read.. We observed a moment of silence as a tribute to those members.

The youth were dismissed to hold their District III YC meeting.

Introduction of Supreme Lodge officers and guests by 1st Vice President Brother Henry Skrabanek. "Before all the youth get out to their meeting I would like to introduce our State Queen Charlotte Banik, who is present today.

From the SL office we have our attorney, Brother R. B. Lesikar and his wife, State Youth Director Dorothy Massey, Brother Otto Hanus, Library, Archives and Museum curator and his wife, Assistant secretary to the SL vice president, Mrs. Norma Andel; our District III President and Publication Committee Chairman Brother Ed Mazanec and his wife, District III Director and Rest Homes Director Brother Sid Pokladnik and his wife, Justine; Brother Ed Kamas, District III Youth Counselor, and Brother Alvin Nesuda, District III Sales Representative and his wife, Wilma. Also present are our immediate past president of District III Brother Johnnie Gaidusek and wife Polly. Guests from District II are Brother and Sister Frank Spanhel. We are very happy to have you and our Vestnik publisher, Brother Linn Pescaia and his wife. We are very happy to have each of you here today and we hope you enjoy the meeting.

Approval of the minutes of the last meeting: One error in the minutes was called to our attention by Brother Alvin Nesuda, about his report. Instead of saying we had four new lodges in our district, it should have been two new lodges.

This correction was made. A motion to accept the minutes as corrected was made by Brother Otte Hanus and seconded by Brother zuvin Nesuda. Motion carried.

Reading of correspondence:

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Report by District Treasurer Brother John Murphy: District III bank balance 10-30-76 — $1,240.90; District III Youth Fund bank balance 10-30-76 — $807.12; CD No. 4357-4 9-28-76 — $1,746.95; CD No. 4356-6 9-28-76 — $1,154.53; CD total — $2,001.48; Grand total — $4,949.50.

Audit report: Brother Johnnie Krizan, chairman, gave the report of the audit committee of Treasurer John Murphy and District Youth Counselor Ed Kamas books to be correct as presented. Motion to accept the audit report was made by Brother Sid Pokladnik, seconded by Brother Otto Hanus. Motion carried.

District III Sales Representative Alvin Nesuda said: "We have reached our quota two months early." All sales representatives who were present were recognized.

"We have added seven new sales representatives, two in Burleson Lodge 180 — Jerry Janek and Bill Hammonds; two in Irving—George H. Treadwell and James H. Bland; two in Longview — Mrs. W. H. Steele and Leslie R. Wisner; one from Lodge 54 in West — Ted C. Kocian, Sr. We wish these new SRs success in their new venture and we are going to need their help in the next year, because our quota has been increased by four hundred thousand dollars. In Nov. 21, 1976, Lodge 180, Burleson, was chartered. We are proud of them because they are one of our two new lodges; the other one is Lodge 178, Longview, both of these lodges are doing good work and we hope that they continue. This concludes my report and it has been nice seeing all of you, and God Bless you!

District III Director Brother Sid Pokladnik's report: "I would like to thank the delegates and District III members for electing me as your director for the next four years because I have said before I promise to perform my duties to the best of my ability. All I ask of you is that if I can Ibe of help to anyone please ask me; in this way we can fulfill our obligations.

Thanks to those of you in District III who supported me as chairman of the 22nd Convention in Waco. I want you to know that I thoroughly enjoyed it and I hope I served as convention chairman to

your satisfaction. We are becoming a large body, we had over 300 delegates and some 100 visitors a day in the convention assembly. I want to congratulate those who participated in the activities of the convention, this is why we meet and thank you for the attention you gave the chair because this is what truly makes a democratic convention as we meet in the SPJST. Thanks to those who served on the committees, which is not an easy job to fulfill. I think the facilities for the convention in Waco were excellent. I think lodges who took the responsibility to handle a convention as we have in the SPJST deserve a great hand. They were from District III. The program was set up for a fine convention and I think it will be a convention of those delegates who attended to well remember, for many, many years. Start thinking of the 1980 convention. It is not too early.

There were a lot of good changes made in the last convention, but many more still need to be considered."

Rest Home Director's Report by Brother Sid Pokladnik: The rest homes are both full, not having any problems at present. We are in the process of resisting the taxation of the homes and we have our fingers crossed that it will work out and we have good evidence that we are in the right and if there is any way possible we are going to try to save that money; also thanks to the delegates of this district and the entire delegates at the convention for allowing a decrease of $100,000 in the rest home, to reassure us the $1,500 a year bonus as in the past. The rest homes are also non-profit, the directors do not receive any compensation; however, the last two years we received mileage and that is all. We sometimes spend two or three days seeing to the homes and we love the job; we hope we are doing a good job for you. Thank you very much.

By-Laws Committee Report by Brother Jerry Milan (Brother Sid Pokladnik reported due to the absence of Brother Milan): "The by-laws are ready to be edited. The Proceedings are complete and will be given to the printer in a very short time.

Supreme Lodge Officers' reports: Legal Advisor Brother Rueben

Lesikar said he was happy to be present. "I bring you greetings from Brothers Nick Morris, Joe B. Hejny, Leonard Mikeska and Ben Zabcik. At our last Supreme Lodge meeting, we agreed that only one SL officer would be present at dis`-rict functions for the sake of saving time and energy. The SPJST is probably enjoying the greatest growth of its time since the birth of its organization. Membership and insurance is increasing and everything seems to be in good shape so far as the business of the organization is concerned. The District III reports are good and we are happy that the treasury is in good shape. District III should be commended for reaching their quota. District III director gave a good report." Brother Lesikar explained some of our tax problems and where we need protection, insurance-wise. His advice to each lodge should carry Workman's Compensation.

Publication Committee report

by Brother Ed Mazanec: "The last meeting of this 4-year committee was in Temple on Oct. 30th, 1976.

There will be a new committee in January. We try to keep the Vestnik clean. Our committee has been working closely with the Supreme Lodge officers. We take their advice sometime when they give suggestions and sometime we do not.

We look out for our membership as a whole. We enjoyed working with the Supreme Lodge officers and Vestnik editor. We tried to keep the Vestnik where the members could enjoy it."

A motion was made by Brother Sid Pokladnik to accept the Publication Committee report, and thanked them for their work on behalf of the district. The motion was seconded by Brother Otto Hanus. Motion carried.

Editor's report by Brother Sefcik: "I heard some of the reports and they were to the point The job of editing is not exactly easy; you have a deadline to meet; you have to make sure the Vestnik is out each week and there are many complications. If I may say so, if the editor is left alone to continue the work that I have been doing, you won't have any trouble with the Vestnik. I attended the Publication Committee meeting yesterday. They have been very cooperative. I try to do the best I can. My

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Wednesday, April 6, 1977 wife is a great help. I enjoy working with the membership. If we can keep the membership smiling and happy I think I'm doing my share of the job. Thank you."

Vestnik Publisher Brother Linn Pescaia thanked everyone who awarded the Cechoslovak Pub. Co., the printing contract for the next four years. "We will try to do our best. We have just recently closed negotiations purchasing a new two-unit Goss off-set press; this will enable us to totally complete the printing of the Vestnik in our plant at West, as we did some three years ago, prior to our conversion to off-set. We are very happy to make this purchase and are looking forward to a long and pleasant future of being your publisher.

Thank you."

Nominating Committee was selected as follows: 1) Johnnie Krizan, 2) George Trojacek, 3) Albert Banik, 4) Paul Hagar, 5) Johnie Hrahina. (Due to the death of Brother Trojacek, Brother Dennis Barabas will be asked to replace him.) ' A motion was made by Brother Otto Hanus to give our State Queen $75 and the State Duchess $15. It was seconded by Brother Rudy Sefcik. Motion carried.

The election for Director of District III was held. Brother Otto Hanus nominated Brother Sid Pokladnik to continue the term until the fall meeting of 1978 in compliance with the By-Laws, Article III -- Section II. The motion was seconded by Brother Rudy Sefcik.

No other nominations were made.

Motion carried.

State Youth Director Dorothy Massey remarked: "It is nice being here today. The District III Youth Club had a very constructive meeting and I will say that District III Youth Club is the most active district club in the state. I am very proud of them and the money they make for their district and the way they select to spend their money. I feel it always goes for a good cause. I think District III had a very good year and that 1977 will bring good things for the SPJST. We enjoyed visiting with you today."

District III Youth Counselor Brother Ed Kamas: "First I would like to introduce our State Queen Charlotte Banik; she was presented a scholarship of $75 for state

queen. There were two kings and five queen contestants at State Royalty. During today's District III youth club meeting we had 23 members present. We have the cookbooks available and 1,000 more ordered. The District III Youth Club planned on purchasing a PA system for the SP.J.S.T. Rest Home in Taylor."

Old Business: There was a discussion of purchasing a hard back secretary book for the permanent minutes of District III. Motion was made by Brother Sid Pokladnik and seconded by Brother Otto Hanus to buy one. Motion carried.

New Business: There was a lengthy discussion that the District III give $100 to the lodge who was host to the District III meeting to help defray the expenses of the dinner and utilities.

Motion made by Brother Sid Pokladnik and seconded by Brother Otto Hanus. Motion carried.

District III Youth Achievement Day, June 26 at Lodge No. 66, Linden Hall, near Waco.

A. motion was made by Brother Sid Pokladnik to give the new youth club that is trying to organize at Lodge No. 180, Burleson, a check for $25. The motion was seconded by Brother Otto Hanus.

Motion passed.

District III meeting to be held at Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood, April 17, 1977.

Meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m.

Fraternally submitted: Wanda Petr Dist. III Secretary SPJST

FEATURES WEBSTER-MOGONYE WEDDING

The First Baptist Church of Elgin was the setting Saturday evening, Oct. 16, 1976, for the wedding uniting Rebecca Brewer Webster and James Michael Mogonye.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Webster and the bridegroom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Jim V. Mogonye, all of Elgin The church was decorated with a large floral candelabra holding white tapers, flowers and ferns.

The pews were marked with votive candles, daisies, baby's breath and greenery.

Officiating for the ceremony were Pastors G. W. Turner and A. M. Hannemann.

Providing the wedding music were Mrs. Ronny Arbuckle and Mrs. J. P. Schroeder. Vocalists were Mr. Herb Ingram and Miss Ronda Arbuckle.

The bride entered on the arm of her father at which time she presented her mother with a rose. The bride chose a formal gown of candlelight organza and lace appliqued with seed pearls. She carried a bouquet of yellow roses and baby's breath surrounding a white orchid with cascading white satin streamers.

Serving her sister as matron of honor was Mrs. David House =and bridesmaids were Margie Raschke, Ronda Arbuckle, Cynthia Gruetzner, Cindy Arbuckle and Amy Mogonye. They wore identical gowns of royal blue velvet and carried nosegays of yellow roses and baby's breath. They wore floral headpieces.

Paul Mogonye served his brother as best man. Groomsmen were Douglas Arnhamn, Mike Samuelson, Lee Dildy and Ward Payne.

Ushers were David House, Donnie Cannon, Richard Guenther and Danny Maass. Lighting the candles were Roger Arbuckle and Fielder Webster.

Following the ceremony the bride presented her mother-in-law with a long stemmed rose. The bride's mother wore a blue formal gown and the groom's mother chose a peach colored formal gown.

A reception was held at the Elgin SPJST Lodge. The bride's table was laid with a white cloth with a candelabrum holding votive candles,blue straw flowers and blue streamers. The bride's cake was a multi-tier confection decorated with fresh flowers. Fruit punch was served from a silver bowl along with finger sandwiches, cheese and sausage balls and mints. The bridegroom's table was covered with a blue cloth and held the tier chocolate cake iced with chocolate icing and swirls of white icing. Coffee was served from a silver service.

Serving in the house party were Mrs. Ronny Arbuckle, Mrs. Rosemary Vickers, Mrs. Suzanne Mogonye, Mrs. Jan Moden, Mrs. Gloria Maass, Miss Tami Cartwright and Miss Donna Graham.

Following a wedding trip to Colorado and California, the couple is at home in Elgin.

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The bridegroom is a business partner with his father in Mogonye Lumber Co. (The bride and groom are members of Lodge 18, Elgin. The groom is the grandson of Brother and Sister Jim Mogonye, who are also members of Lodge 18.)

- SPJST — HILL JUNIOR COLLEGE CZECH CLASSES RECEIVE SPJST GRANT The annual contribution to jun -iorclegstahincredt Czech was recently sent to officials of Hill Junior College in Hillsboro, The accompanying picture shows that presentation of the 1976 grant to Hill Junior College Academic Dean, Dr. Elbert Hutchins. We extend Mr. Bobby Horton and the students enrolled in the Czech class at HJC continued support and best wishes for the future. The funds were also acknowledged in a letter from Mr. James Sumner, comptroller at HJC. Fraternally, Nick A. Morris President SPJST

MR. AND MRS. JAMES IWITC7/ L_L MOGO1

YOUTH SECTION Youth Activity Calendar YOUTH ACTIVITY CALENDAR 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, Taiton District VII — July 17 SPJST

From The District Youth Counselors ATTENTION DISTRICT IV YOUTH The District IV meeting will be held April 24, 1977, at Lubbock. If the yOuth club members want to earn some extra cash, get busy because the rules, as in previous years, will be the same.

1) Each youth club may have a

SPJST CHECK TO HILL JUNIOR COLLEGE. L to R: Dr. Elbert Hutchins, Academic Dean; Eugene Maroul, faculty member and member of SPJST Lodge No. 112 in Guy, and Mr. Bobby Horton, Czech Instructor at HJC. This picture also appeared in the campus newspaper at HJC as well as the Reporter newspaper in Hillsboro. (Picture courtesy Hill Junior College PI Office). skit or number on the program, time not to exceed 15 minutes; 2) Each youth club having onethird of their active youth present

will receive some cash.

3) Each youth club can have a booth of items for sale, such as: crafts, foods, canned goods, any-

Wednesday, April 6, 1977 thing that sell. Each club shall keep their proceeds, so let's have a good turnout of our youth clubs.

It is time to think about YAD because it will be here before you know it: June 12th at Seymour, so enter as many categories as rules permit.

Let's see you all at Lubbock on April 24th.

Fraternally, Mrs. Mary Heisler (3-30-77)

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From The Lodge Youth Leaders LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY

Dear Members and Friends: I would like to thank Lodge 80 in Holland for being such a fine host at the District II spring meeting, March 27th. We had a great time seeing all our friends and the youth program was very good.

Thanks to all the ladies and men Who helped with the dinner, it was delicious!

Congratulations to the newlyelected District II officers, especially are we proud of our own Sister Mary Dubec, who will do her very best as secretary of District IL A reminder to the youth members about the play: "The Adventures of Paddlington Bear," Neo Theosthai U given by the youth group of Temple Civic Theater. It will be presented April 23 at 2 p.m. at the lodge. Please come. I promise this will be worth your time, so don't miss it!

Fraternally, Pat Tomastik (3-29-77) Youth Leader SPJST

LODGE NO. 6, HALLETTSVILLE Dear Readers, Sunday, March 13, our lodge met at the Grant Building. Following the adult meeting our youth club presented a short March program which was enjoyed by all.

Later in the afternoon the youth club met. During the regular order of business it was decided to tour the Dr. Pepper plant here in Hallettsville and to have a committee formed to make tray favors for the hospital patients.

An April party was discussed,

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but final details will be decided on at the next meeting.

At the next meeting our youth club will have an egg decorating contest and an Easter egg hunt.

We were glad to see Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brdecka with us. Mrs. Brdecka is our District VI youth counselor. She showed our youth members a picture postcard of the Circle D. Resort where our next District VI Youth Camp is to be held. She also had craft for the youth. They decorated styrafoam eggs.

Vicky Zak was the winner of the adult door prize while Tommy Holy won the youth pride. Mrs. August Neubauer won the March birthday cake.

On Saturday, March 12th, my assistant, Marlyn Seveik; Annie Zabransky, youth club president, and I attended the District VI Youth Leaders' Training Class. We learned some new things and practiced the crafts to be made at the youth camp.

Fraternally, Helen Zabransky (3-31-77) Youth Leader SPJST -

Letters From The Youth LODGE NO. 117, ROBSTOWN

Dear Readers, The Robstown Youth Club held their regular monthly meeting on March 19th at 2 p.m., at the Jackson Woods Scout Hut. The meeting was called to order by President Carol Cates.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.

Brent Hrncir called the roll and 35 members were present with one guest, Margaret Hershback.

Reports were given on the past activities. Frances McDonald reported on the trip to the Corpus Christi Museum and Brent Hrncir reported on the District VII meeting. Six RObstown Youth Club members performed on the program at the District VII meeting.

The upcoming events were discussed and some of them are: Trip to Lake Mathis, April 23; Beach Party, May 7th; Astroworld Trip, May 30; attend Sunrise Services on the Oarpus Christi Bay Front.

A great many thanks should V to Mrs. Hana for finding a place to hold the YAD on July 17th.

The Mississippi family (which is

our charity project) is in need of bed sheets. The club has agreed to donate 50 cents per member to buy bedding. Don't forget that the money has to be given to Mrs. Hrncir by our April meeting.

The members were informed that membership dues must be paid before you can be eligible for the Astroworld trip in May. The meeting was adjourned and a talent show was presented by the members. John Turner, presented a pantomime: The Trash Man, from Sesame Street; Sherri Bramblette and Frances McDonald sang "Everything Is Beautiful," Todd and Brad Ellezy put on a magic show; Carol Cates played a piano solo; Brent Hmeir played "Ben" on the piano; a combo consisting of Clyde Langley, Brent Hrncir, Chris Bentley and Tim Powenelle played several songs on the guitar, drums, and piano; Beth Bramblette played two selections on the chord organ.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to Todd and Brad Ellezy* who both had birthdays this month. Tim Powenelle, Cynthia Gold, Tammy McNamara, Nancy Kocurek and Chris Bentley served refreshments.

This concluded our day of fun and excitement.

Fraternally, Frances McDonald (13) (3-28-77) Reporter -SPJST

LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE

Dear Reader), The Cyclone SPJST Lodge No. 24 held their monthly meeting March 9th, at 7:30 p.m.

The meeting was called to order

by President Kelli Andel. The minutes were read and approved and the treasurer's report was also given.

A discussion was then held about our April social. We are going to have an Easter egg hunt April 4, at 6 p.m. and a covered dish NVper, also a clean-up will follow.

Everyone who attends is asked to bring something.

We will be selling sweets, coffee and chocolate at the social games every Thursday night. Everyone is welcome so come on out and join the fun. See you at our next meeting.

(3-21-77)

Fraternally, Sherry Malovets (13) Reporter

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20 LODGE NO. 6, HALLETTSVILLE Dear Readers, Sunday, March 13th, our lodge held its monthly meeting. Visiting with us were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brdecka. Mrs. Brdecka is our District VI youth counselor. After the adult meeting our youth club presented a March program which was enjoyed by all.

At our youth club meeting Mrs. Efrdecka showed a picture of the new camp site, Circle D resort, and told about camp. It was decided to tour the Dr. Pepper plant on March 23rd.

An Easter egg hunt and egg decorating contest is to be held at the next meeting which will be on April 3rd.

After our youth club meeting Mrs. Brdecka led a craft session in Which we covered styrafoam eggs with beads and sequins.

Lunch and refreshments were served. Door prizes went to: adult, Mrs. Vernon Zak, and youth prize went to Tommy Holy. The March birthday cake was won by Mrs. August Neubauer.

Fraternally, Annie Zabransky (17) (3-31-77) President - SPJST -DISTRICT 111 YOUTH CLUB Dear Readers, This is just a reminder to attend the District III spring youth club meeting which will be held Sunday, April 17th at Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood. Try to attend if possible because we need members to have a good meeting. Also, don't forget the north and south volleyball playoffs which will follow.

Fraternally, Steven Stanislav (3-31-77) Dist. III TO Reporter -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 35, ELK The meeting was called to order by past president Randy Pavelka who also led the pledge.

Secretary Charlotte Banik read the minutes which were approved as read.

Treasurer Mark Wood gave our bank balance which we were pleased with.

As our chairman asked if any old business was to be discussed.

YL Rosemarie Banik, reminded us that YAD is going to be held at Lodge 66 in Waco, June 26th; hopefully, you are entering in something! Our district royalty will

be held July 31st. Wish you all good luck.

New Business: We had a fine young gentleman with us today; his name is Ed Kamas. Brother Kamas was very glad to see a good crowd at our meeting — would you believe 13? He brought us some luffa seeds which make vegetable sponges. He asked if we would take some home and see if they would grow. Then he told us that he would like to see all of us at camp this year, July 18-21.

A motion was made to have a cake walk. The motion was seconded. Our cake walk will be held April 2.

We were to have a kite-flying contest but it seemed only two people brought their kites: Dawn Paselka and Darrin Banik. It looked as if Dawn had a little problem and didn't get hers up, so Darrin won.

We had two visitors, Cathy Teirce and Rhonda Horton, at our March meeting. We were glad to have them.

Julie Hand won the door prize and will bring the April birthday cake.

After our meeting was adjourned, the older kids went out and played croquet and we couldn't find but four wickets, so we had to make our own course, but it was still fun.

I want to say I am sorry for not having had any letters in the Vestnik for the past three months because I haven't been able to make it to the meetings.

Fraternally, Jodie Wilson (3-31-77) Reporter

reminded of important things such as YAD, District III meeting, and our next meeting.

We had a candy guessing game, where the youth had to guess the amount of candy in a jar. Teen winners were Darrelen Roberson and Larry Kinder. The junior was Glen Leusclmer.

The meeting was adjourned.

Fraternally, Tena Urba.nek (15) (3-29-77) --- SPJST — LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR Dear Members and Readers: We held our monthly meeting at 3 p.m. March 6th. The meeting was called to order by President Pam Steger.

Audrey Heselmeyer led the pledge of allegiance. Secretary Kristie Krenek read the minutes and correspondence. The treasurer's report was given by Edwina Adamek and dues were taken.

We scheduled a trip to Holland March 27th for a social. Donna Steger, Brenda Urbanek, Johanna Leshikar, Kristie Krenek, and Sharon Marburger were scheduled to do a hi-stepper routine on the 27th. Edwina Adamek was to read a poem and Veronica Schnieder was to do a tumbling act.

We also discussed the voting on our representative for the May Fete, and after the voting we had selected Pam Steger and Tim Rafferty.

We will have a dance at our April meeting.

Fraternally, Sharon Marburger (13) (3-31-77) IBPJ111"

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LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Readers, The youth club meeting was called to order by Pattie Stanislav March 20th at 2 p.m.

The pledge was said, roll was called, and the minutes were read.

Steven Stanislav gave the treasurer's report.

Under old business we were told to keep saving aluminum cans, Campbell labels and Post box tops.

The kite-flying contest will be postponed until the next meeting.

Under new business we will have an Easter egg hunt. We will go to Six Flags April 23rd. If you have not attended six meetings, you will not be allowed to go. Also, we were

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NEWSBRIEFS —

Mrs. Rosie Mary Blinka, '17, of Rosenberg, died March 18th in Polly Ryan Hospital. Funeral services were held March 21st, at the First Presbyterian Church in Rosenberg with Rev. W. Frank Cate officiating. Interment was in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Sister Blinks, was a member of Lodge 81, Needville. * * Dominic Guy Fogo, 60, of Pasadena, died March 29th. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. March 31st at the Pasadena Funeral Chapel with Dr. George Kluber officiating. Brother F'ogo was a Member of Lodge 172, Pasadena.

Wednesday, April 6, 1977

IN MEMORIAM

FRANK URBANEC Funeral services were held for Frank Urbanec, 69, a native of East Bernard, in Shreveport, La., Saturday, Dec. 18th, 1976, by Dr. Charles Harvey, pastor of the Baptist Church of Shreveport, and Rev. Sarafin Glasnovic, pastor of St. Theresa's Catholic Church of Shreveport. Interment was in the Forest Park Cemetery in Shreveport. Funeral arrangements were conducted by the Rose Neath Funeral Home, Southside Chapel, Shreveport, La. Survivors include his wife, of Shreveport; three sons, Major F. A. Urbanec of Patrick AYH, Florida, Charles Urbanec of West Columbia, and Simon Urbanec of Splendora; three sisters, Mrs. Mollie Bridwell of Dallas, Bertha Tucker of Los Angeles, California, and Gertrude Schulz of Austin; one brother, A. F. Urbanec of East

Bernard.

May he rest in peace.

Respectfully submitted: Mrs. Bertha Tucker SPJST — EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the membership of Lodge Magnolia No. 65, Crosby, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, FRANK Fir. wownc, age 71, who passed away after a month-long illness in the hospital.

He came home for 5 days, but returned to the Gulf Coast Hospital in Baytown on March 1st where he passed away.

Funeral services were held March 3rd from the United Methodist Church in Crosby, with Rev. John Wheeler officiating.

Brother Wolcik, a lifelong Crosby resident was the son of Joe Wolcik and Frances Wolcik. His mother passed away when he was 6 years old and he remained on the farm with his father until his father married Miss Annie Trampota on Sept. 28, 1927.

Brother Wolcik worked for the county for several years, then for Humble Refinery for 27 years before his retirement at the age of 65 years. He was a honest and hard-working person taking good care of his location and was loyal to his family.

He was a member of Lodge 65, Magnolia, for 54 years. In 1973 he rteceived his SPJST membership pin. He will be missed by his family and many friends.

Survivors include his wife, Annie Wolcik; daughter, Lois Jean Mikulastik; son Glenn Ray Wolcik; one grandson, Joey Mikulastik; and one brother, Emil Wolcik.

May God rest his soul.

Respectfully submitted: Mrs. Frank J. Marek - SPJST — EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 63, Sweet Home, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed lodge sister, EMILIE BAROS, who passed away in the Shiner Hospital, Wednesday, March 2, 1977, at the age of 86 years.

Funeral services were held Friday, March 4, at 2 p.m. at the Buffington Funeral Home Chapel

21 in Shiner by SPJST SL President Nick Morris of Temple, assisted by the Rev. Travis Rider, pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Shiner. Burial was in the SPJST Cemetery in Shiner.

Sister Baros was born Feb. 12, 1891, near Shiner, Lavaca County, Texas.

Survivors include four sons, Anton Baros of Seabrook, W. J. (Bill) Bartos of Victoria, Adolph Baros of Houston, Victor Barot of San Diego, Calif!.; two daughters, Mrs. Albert R. (Annie) Heerssen of Shiner, Mrs. Erwin, (Emilie) McNatt of Corpus Christi; one sister, Mrs. Ed (Louise) Havel of Shiner; 14 grandchildren and 8 greatgrandchildren.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace and may her memory live among us forever.

Resolution Committee: Mildred Bolech Millie Kutac Earline Zabransky - SPJST EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 87, in behalf of the officers and members of the entire lodge, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of OSCAR F. HAVLIK, who passed away Sunday, March 20th, after a long illness.

Brother Havlik was a retired teacher and band instructor with 3 years of teaching service in Texas schools. He was a member -If Grand Lodge 240 of the Texas AF&AM, National Retired Teachers Associationj, the Temple Retired Teachers Association, American Legion Lodge 649, SPJST Lodge No. 87, of Temple, and the First Presbyterian Church of Temple.

Funeral service for Brother Havlik was held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple with Rev. Wilson Keenan officiating. Burial was held at 4:30 p.m. in Taylor City Cemetery.

Survivors include his widow, Bettie Havlik, of Temple; three brothers, Henry Havlik of Cameron, and Joe Havlik and Louis Havlik, both of Temple, and four sisters, Mrs. Minnie L. Johnson, Miss Frances Havlik, Mrs. Lessie Brown and Mrs. Marie Wright, all of Temple.

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May he rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Mrs. Dorothy Chervenka Mrs. Georgia Navratil Sidney Kacir - SPJST — EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth, in ehalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother, CHARLES OLIVER FOOTE,

of 3416 Slade Boulevard, Fort Worth.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Jessie Foote; brother David Foote, of Los Angeles, California; and sisters, Mrs. Wanda Walter of Denver, Colorado, and Mrs. Lorraine Little of New York.

Funeral services were held at Shannon's North Chapel with Interment in Laurel Land Memorial Park.

May our departed lodge brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Joy Paprskar Anna Langer Brenda Lackey - SPJST — EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

The Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 107, Floresville, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the family of, LUKAS SRALLA,

who passed away at 9:20 a.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 23 in the Floresville Memorial Hospital, at the age of 77 years, 5 months and 9 days.

Rosary services were held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Vinyard Funeral Chapel.

Funeral services were held at 9:30 am. Feb. 25 in the Vinyard Funeral Chapel followed by a Requiem Mass at 10 a.m. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with Rev. Joseph Hybner as celebrant, assisted by Rev. Lou White. Interment was in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Larry Sralla, Bobby Sralla, Wayne Sralla, Leonard Sralla, Timmy Sralla and Larry Hma. A son of Lukas and Johanna (Pavliska) Sralla (deceased), Bro. Sralla was born Sept. 14, 1899, in Gonzales County. He moved to Floresville at the age of 7 and had lived there since that time. He was

a farmer.

Brother Sralla was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a member of SPJST Lodge No. 107.

On July 19, 1921, he was married to Miss Sophia Zak in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Sophia Sralla; sons, Henry, Victor, and Albert; sisters, Mrs. Annie Hrna, Mrs. Viasta Flowers and Mrs. Gussie Tieken, all of Floresville; 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Two brothers preceded him in death.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Phyllis Purchis Georgia Zidek SPJST --

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 17, Novy Tabor, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother, PETER PAUL DRGAC,

age 93, of Caldwell, who passed away in the Goodnight Memorial Hospital Friday, November 12, 1976.

"Uncle Pete" as everyone called him, lived a very active and healthy life. For a number of years he farmed in the Cooks Point community. For several years he and his wife lived in Caldwell and then moved back to the farm in 1917.

In 1921, he traded his farm for some property in Rosenberg and they moved there. He built a small grocery store and he and his wife operated this business until their retirement in the fifties.

In 1958, they sold their Rosenberg property and moved back to Caldwell to retire.

Funeral services for Mr. Drgac were conducted Monday, November 15, from the New Tabor Brethren Church where he was a life-long member. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Phillips-Luckey Funeral Home of Caldwell.

He was laid to rest beside his wife in the New Tabor Cemetery.

His wife, Frances Mrnustik Drgac, whom he married on December 26, 1905, died on April 13, 1962, at the age of 78.

Ministers participating in the services were Rev. Henry Beseda, Rev. Daniel Marek and Rev. John

Bravenec.

Pallbearers were Joe Sebesta, Joe Siptak, Frank 13ednar, Robert Siptak, Stanley F. Mrnustik, and J. J. Skrivanek, III. Honorary pallbearers were Alvin Drgac, Robert Vychopen, Pete Odstrcil and John Vavra.

May our departed lodge brother rest in eternal peace and his memory live among us forever.

Resolution Committee: Stanley F. Mrnustik Melvin H. Skrabanek Betty Suehs SPJST ---

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 17, Novy Tabor, in bebalf of our entire membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother, FRANK VLADISIV DUSEK,

age 81, of Caldwell, who passed away Tuesday morning, November 16, 1976, in the Leisure Lodge Nursing Home.

Brother Dusek was born in Burleson County in the New Tabor community, September 6, 1895. He was a son of the late Frank Dusek and Maria (Mrriustik) Dusek.

Brother Dusek was a farmer and had lived all his life in the New Tabor community. He was married to Rosie Trcalek, November 16, 1917.

He was a member of the New Tabor Brethren Church and the SPJST Lodge No. 17, Navy Tabor.

Preceding Mr. Dusek in death were his parents and two sons: twins who died in infancy.

Survivors include his wife: Mrs. Rosie T. Dusek of Route 3, Caldwell; three sons, Theodore Dusek of Caldwell, Jerry Dusek of Bryan, and Daniel. Dusek of Tyler; five grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Willie J. (Lydia) Sebesta of Caldwell.

Serving as pallbearers were: Frank Sefcik, Theodore Dusek, Jr., Dick Dusek, Dennis Dusek, Willie Sebesta, Daniel Trcalek, Glenn Faust and David Sefcik.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 17, at 1:30 p.m., in the New Tabor Brethren Church, with Rev. Henry E. Beseda, and Rev, Frank Shncek of Austin, officiating ; burial was in the New Tabor Brethren Church Cemetery.

May our departed lodge brother rest in eternal peace and his memory live among us forever.

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Wednesday, April 6, 1977 Resolution Committee: Stanley F. Mrnustik Melvin H. Skrabanek Betty Suhs SPJST --EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 25, Ennis, on behalf of our entire membership do hereby express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed brother, GEORGE TROJACEK, who passed away Wednesday, March 2, in Baylor Hospital`in Dallas after a brief illness at the age of 59.

Brother Trojacek became a member of SPJST in 1935, at the age of 18. He has served several years as president of the lodge and at the time of his death was serving as vice president. He has always taken an active part in the management of the lodge and has served on numerous committees. He was a true fraternalist in every respect.

Surviving are his wife, Mildred Trojacek; one daughter, Mrs. Van Fowler; one grand-daughter; and three sisters, Mrs. Edwin Nesuda and Mrs. Frank A. Laznovsky of Ennis and Mrs. Joe B. Hejny of Temple.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 4, in the Keever Chapel with the Rev. Haves White, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church and Brother Sid Pokladnik of Dallas for the SPJST Society.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace and his memory live with us forever.

Resolution Committee: Frank Gurecky Mrs. Frank Gureeky Alvin Nesuda SPJST — EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee, on behalf of the membership of Lodge Sloven Jihu No. 26, of Skidmore, express deepest sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother, HENRY HANDS, who passed away at 8 p.m. Friday, January 28, 1977, in the Beeville Memorial Hospital, at the age of 63 years.

Rosary for Brother Hanus was recited at 7 p.m. Sunday night, at the Galloway and Sons Chapel.

Funeral services were held Mon-

day, January 31, at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Chas. McNaboe officiating; interment was in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

Brother Hanus was born November 6, 1913, in Skidmore and was the son of Vaclav and Mary (Jurcek) Hanus. On June 14, 1943, he married Louise Macho., of Cuero.

He was a veteran of World War II and a retired farmer. He was a member of the Catholic Church, and he had resided in Bee County all his life.

Survivors include his wife, Louise, of Skidmore; one son, Joe Henry Hanus of Beeville; two daughters, Mrs, Daniel McGuill of Victoria and Mrs. Jerry Dittlinger of Shreveport, La.; four brothers, Otto Hanus of Temple; Joe Hanus of Corpus Christi, Paul Hanus of George West, and Alto Harms of Waco; two sisters, Mrs. Rudolph Sugarek of Skidmore, and Mrs. Alvin Glebe' of Sinton; and two grandchildren.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

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RA LIDSKOST BRATRSTVI t Cast Ceska Uredni *rem Slovanske Podporujiei. Jednoty Mato Texas, zaloiene rol' 1897 6. DUBNA 1977

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Z redakce Praire jsem dostal dopis, kterY ujig t'uje, ze Ceske., tee se bude vyudovat zase na podzim 1977. Vedouci atednici Matice Vyggiho Vzdelani a v gichni jsme se rozhodli, ze bude ldpe se nezminovat o nagich snahach ati budem mitt lepSi zpravy od vedouciho telesa university A&M.. Deli zpravu mam v anglicke redaktorske uvaze. Nejmenuji nikoho nyni, ale velkou zasluhu ma Matice (CESAT) a 0esky klub 1, r univ. A&M. Ted' je to na nas bratti, sestry, a spoluobeane eeskeho pavodu se o to starat aby to zase nebylo odstraneno. Nebud'rne lhostejni a porname nagim mlad girn v jejich snaze a povzbud'me je s ma gi podporou. sporr -Cag

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(Houston, Texas Bratie redaktore, eleni a piltele, citim se ze inusim odpovedet na dopis v Ceske easti na geho Vestniku datovan 23. btezna, 1977, kterY podaval nahled, tie na g bratr Karel Sicner zavinil easteene rozpadnuti naafi Ceske kapely sice: "Co se tyke. 6eskeho Orchestru bratr Sicner nemusi Zadneho obvinovat, nebot' jenom jeho pomoci se tak stalo. Nerada vidim takove nemistne naralky a bez picieiny a svadeti nasledky na nekoho ho je nespravne a nemistne."

Neni tomu tak. Bratr Sicner nic o nagieh nesnazich nevedel a22 my jsme jemu podali zpravu, ze jeho syn, Mark, nemusi dale chodit na zkougky, ze Zadnd jiz nebudou. On byl nerad a asi tak napsal dosti aline svaj nahled a moZna, tie nekomu trochu ptistoupil na • houlostive nohy anebo prsty ale on vubee nic nemel s Um co delat fie se tak stair) s nagi kapelou. Vlastne byl velice nerad..

Pravda at' je pravda!

S bratrskYm pozdravem, Rudy Dybala

Jako v duze barva jedna ✓ druhou ladne splSrva, Tak se v dtrgich milujicich Lasky cit Jak se jedna raze k druhe ✓ jaru maim sklani, Takove jest duSi eistSvh ✓ lasce celovani.

Jak se zory den povstava, Z nehoi noc pak eira, Tak i laska v srdci vzplane, Hasne a urnith.

—Ivan B. Stanek TAK VS/AMOS Plg e aneika Houclkova Bylo me sueleno, ze p,. Carlyn Onaruskova, clenka rauu 84 podstoupila neciavno operaci s ClobrYm vYsleakein a ze pry se Uspegne zdravuje. Jiste jeji ptatele a zname ji pieji, aby brzy byla zase zdrava jako drive. Pi. Ondru gkova jest manZelkou p. Willie OndruSka, majitele Columbia Packing spolednosti zde.

Take jsem se dovedela, ze v Houstonu zesnula neter na gi dlenky Krou2ku sestry F. Konakovske po dlouhe nemoci. Jeji jmeno je pry Lillian ale druhe jmeno nevim. JeSte byla v pomerne mladem veku a tudi2 je ji gkoda, ze musela odejit. Sestte Koriakovske vyslovujeme uptimnou soustrast a zesnule klidny spank po boji MinulY tYden jsem detla v easopisu Nag inci zpravu o schtizi spolku CESAT, ktera se konala v Dime Box, Texas. Tato zprava me pripomnela nee°, co jsem opomenula v moji neda yne zprave ye Vestniku. TYkalo se to toti2 p. Woody Smith kterY jest pry ptedsedou Klubu Oechie na Texaske universite. Ano, to co se o nem psalo, ze umi tak krasne Cesky mluvit (tiebale neni eeskeho piivodu) je jiste pravdou. Sama jsem se o torn piesvedeila. KdyZ jsem u Chervenka &kola, aby me vzali na to piedstaveni umelca z Ceskoslovenska dne 8. biezna, tak ptijel p. Alden Smith a pak take p. Woody Smith

a p. W. Chervenka (bratr p. Gal -vinaCherky)ajtedninonarodovkyne z Rogers, Tx. Ten p. Woody Smith me laska,ve pomahal do vysokYch schixlu a ja na nej mluv.da desky v domeni, jest z Oeskoslovenska a on me odpovedel tak krasnou eegtinou, jsem byla, tim jista. Pak teprve me mien, ze jest Ameridan ale ne eeskeho pnvodu. Vite, nee° takoveho da eloveku podnet k pfeinknebot' zde je Clovek kterY nema v lilach ant kapku Ceske lave a piece se nautil krasne mluvit, kdato mnohY elovek eeskeho ptivodu nechce miuvit eesky anebo se stydi za svaj pavod. Jake. to &oda, tie ano? Ten pan Woody Smith pry. procestoval Oeskosloven sko, Polsko a Jugoslavii a letos pry povede skupinu 25 studenta do sta re vlasti. Gratuluji mu a prep mu peknou cestu a pobyt v 6eskoslovensku. Je jiste vzoreni v gem mladym lidem a jeho jednani ukazuje, lco vie mono doka,zat jen kdyti se chce. Doufam, tie vyueovani de gtiny na rtiznYch gkolach a unlvercitach °pet se zvedne a pieji vgem ueitelfun mnoho V Novem Mexiku nekdo ukradl asi 14 veelich ulu v cene $2200.00 a dosud majitel je nena gel. Tento se vyslovil, ze nevi zda vdely byly v idech, ale tie jestli ano, pak 2e zlodej to Iste brzy zpozoroval. Nyni nektelti bide kradou vie motne — smutne, to ukazka dnegni doby, ano?

V Covina, Calif. jista, pani Alice H.. Ramsey jela naptY6 Amerikou aC jest ji ji g 90 let. Poprvne jela se sy Ym autem v roce 1909 a od to doby procestovala Ameriku jiti pry tFcet krat a nikdy nemela tadnou nehodu aC jezdi ji2 70 let. Prav'e se navratila z testy do New Zealand a Australie, ktera, trvala 7 Jak si trochu odpoeine pojede pry zase navg tivit sve deti ve Florida", a Massachusetts a take svou universjtu v Novem Yorku.

Myslirn, ze tato pani je opravdu Cinema, kdyti maze stale cestovat,

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Ve sttedu 6. dubna 1977 nerayslite?

V sobotu 26. btezna deti ze Shiloh Baptist kostela zde, si udelaly vklet na farmu nazi Clenky Irsoutku sestry M. Nemcove v Kaufman, tam si udelaly piknik, utai eerstveho vzduchu a mely se dobte.

Vnoudata sestry Nemcove tet chocli do onoho kostela a sestra Nemcove, tedy jela s nimi. Sdelila me, to tam miuvila a deveatkern nem Hotek, ktera ji tekla, le me, ptibuzne v Ennis. Tak jsem vedela, to jsou to U lioakovi jejich otee byl krajanem me maminky od Nuzie. MyslIrn, to jeho jmeno bylo Frank a jedna deers jmenem Helena udila pied mnoha lety ve tkole v Creechville a mnozi si ji jiste budou pamatovat. Sestra Nemcove, jest dlenkou tadu 84 0 nitioho let.

V nedeli 27. btezna sestra M. gillova uspotadala party pro J eii -hotcep.RDurone,takmtela W. gilla a sestry A. Staglikovou, nebot' vaichni mail sve narozeniny v mesici bteznu. Upekia in* velky" dort a navrch dala cukrove zajf6ky — to p0 pro vAeehny ty ("bteznove zajiee"). PMtomni byli deti gillovkch Johnnie a Robert s rodinami a melt se vtiehni velice dobte. Ciratulujeme a ptejerne vie dobre. Vtichni jsou ta ke u ff•adu 84 mnoho let.

--- *parr --JEDENACT1 POLKA FESTIVAL V ENNIS, TEXAS Nal 11. Polka festival se bade konat 7. a 8. kvetna 1977 a jako vtdy v sobotu bade velky prtivod mestem a uvidite krasne vytdobene vozy, taneCni skupiny, Sokolske drutiny a narodni kroje. Hudebnici 22 kapel budou nam ryhrivat ty nate krasne plane ye viech dtytech sinich a tet se bude tandit na ulici ve meste po oba dny.

Veude dostanete obderstveni a zakusky anebo celk ()bed ve vtech sintch. Piljd'te se s nami pobavit a sejdete se svkrni znamkmi a pte, tell. Budou zde navttevnici odevtad, se kterkmi se mttete seznfunit. Bude to pane pobaveni a Date nebudete litovat, to jste ptiNa shledano se ten Anetka Houdkova, za tiskovk vkbor Polka festivalu.

Bryan, Texas Ctenk bratte redaktore, mile sestry a bratti, Onehdy kern se setel s jednou nati spolusestrou a iekla mne abych vice psal do nateho Vestniku ona vidycky moje dopisy rada detla a ja, jsem ji tekl, ze jet ted' dopisuji do Casopisu Natinec asi dvakrat mesidne, ale aby ta Ceske, east v natem Vestniku nezahynula pokusim se obeas nem napsat.

Mile sestry a bratil, dasto vzpominam na dleny co se mnou za davnkch let pracovali v nati male jednote; tkoda velika ze jit jich kryje tolik let tetka zeme. TItady v naSi jednote jsem uzil vitechny a nejvice ntad tajemnika a ku konci me prace, ptedsedy. Kciyi jsem byl ptedsedou poslednich nekolik let jsme vedli nate schilze v anglicke fedi ale vtdy jsem promluvil v desire teal k natim starsim dlentun a ku konci schaze, abych je trotku potetil a obveselil, tekl jsem jim nekterou veselou po hadku.

Pamatuji se jak jedniou jsem jim povidal to jednou za startich Casa] dva sousede v lese iezali dievo a melt udelany stal a v torn stole melt zapravenoti kulovatou pilu a ji hnali temenem jednim zadnim kolem na jejich "Model T" Fordee. Jeden ten soused mel yelikeho psa, kterk rad chytal zajice a tu vyhnal zajice a ten utikal k pile. Milk zajic vbehl pod tou pilu a ten velky pen tak rychle utikal a myslel to ten still pteskodi ale skodil na pilu ktera ho rortizla na dve. Sousede honem Fordku zastavill a lepidlem kterkm se matou temeny psa pilne sle pill ale v jejich rychlosti udelali chybu a kdyt psa polozili na zem stal jen na dvouch nohach a dye nohy jemu trdely vzharu. Pes, jak uvidel to zajic na neho se diva, pustil se za nim a jak se unavil rychle telo obratil a poutil ty druhe dye nohy a zajice chytil.

Jak jsem tou pohadkou tekl jedna starAi sestra ptistoupila k natemu stolku a povidala: "Ale bratte ptedsedo j et bych rada vedela kde ty tvoje povidky stale herd?

Ja jsem ji tekl to jet myslim ze se mne to asi zda ve snech.

Milk etenati, jestli byl moje dopisy koho zajimaly prosim ozvete se. Onehdy nine jeden dobrk nag

spolubratr tekl: "Bratte Vytopile, myslim, to bys ty se nadarmo namahal. Ja myslim, ze nati Ceskou cast ye Vestniku male) kdo ete!" Vypada ae jekte hodne etenatil, motne, Cte desky.

Bratte Batino, jette Met? JeAte bych tebe aspoii jednou rad uvidel netli nate.hnem ty nese stare klepeta. Doufam, ze vzpominat na ty lets co jsme pospolu pro nati jednotu pracovali a nikdy tpatneho a nezdvotileho slova Inez! nami. nebylo.

Pozdrav na nati celou Jednotu., Va§ start Frank Vytopil SPJST

O STARtC11 POVftTECII Alois Jirkolf.

Pojd'te a poslytte povesti defnkch Cast. Poslytte o natem praotci, o piedcich, jak piatli do Icondin nag viasti a usadili se po Labi a po Vltave i po jinkch tekach teto zeme.

Slytte 1, co vice dochovalo se z temnoty van, co zustalo z bajednkch vypravovani ptedetlkch pokoleni, jet klanela se bohtim v Aeru stanch /IAA a jet obetovala studankam v tichkch ouvalech, jezertim i tekam 1 svatemu, tivemu ohnl.

Poninete na Cas Vela prvnfch let i na to jaka byla, tve-raiost nail vlasti, net sem vkroel)e nate pieme.

Mest nebylo, dedin jeii main a potidku a ty jen v nekterkch koneinach, kde se dochea al chudk ostatek dtivejtich obyvatehl ho jazyka. Pada skoro vtechna odpodivala netknuta radlem. Vte bylo pustejti, divodejti, rovina, plan 1 -Adolf.

Ohromne pralesy se Cernaly po horach na pomezi 1 ze avail* tech hor tably se tirokkmi pruhy na mile daleko do zeme. I tam, uvnitt, rozkladaly se poutte starkch, ternnkch hvozda, mezi nimit svitily se jasnejti zeleni bujne palouky a vlajici hustou trAvou. host bylo tiasovisek houpave pady na tiru v lesich, dost otidnkch batan ktikern vodniho ptactva otivenSrch, dost tichkch, dernfth, jako zakletSrch slatin, v nicla2 se zhlitely sta stare stromy ohromn'ch kmenu s vousinatkm, sivkm mechem.

Lidska stopa tu byla vzacni.

Zvete vtak elude hojne. Nikkm nehonene., nehutene. mnotila se, to ji sotva postaCovala Oda. Po der-

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26 nYch lesich bytoval medvecl, hledaje dute kmeny s medovktni pie.sty veei, od jejicht rojii zvudely stromy.

DivokY kanec rozrival kyprou lesni pidu a hustSrm, spletitilm podrostem draly se liiky a divoka Lekce deviti — Lesson No. 9 kooka. Z haluze eihal mretnY rys, SEASONS AND HOLIDAYS pronikaje bystrYra zrakera tero lesnip jimi se neslo zdaleka tvini jaro — spring zubra, berouciho se ke brodu nebo tete — summer ku prameni. Jelen volne ptebihal podzim — fall a a nim stood° lani, na paloucich zima -- winter se pislo hojne srn, ale take nutot- pondeli — Monday stvi vlkft se toulalo a plibilo za ko- utery — Tuesday steeda — Wednesday tisti lesem i iirou krajinou.

Vysoko v slunnem povetti nad etvrtek — Thursday htbety lest plul krai vieho ptac- pitek — Friday tva, skalni orel, luhik i sokol, ra- sobota — Saturday voila rod, jestitib i krahujec i od- nedele — Sunday rfaiy meneich dravci a sov a vYril.

"Pendell" is the day after SunPotoky, teky i jezera hemiili se day (po nedeli). "Stieda" is the rybami a vydra, bytujici v ieru day in the middle of the week starch oil a villa zarostlYch di- (middle — stied). "ttvrtek"is the voktm chmelem, meta laojnY lov, fourth day of the week (fourth — bobti pak neraene stavell aye u- etvrtY). "Pitek" is the fifth day meld stavby. (fifth — pity). "Sobota" has its V bias vi tre a iumeni stromll origin in the biblical Sabath. 4*Nehreely potoky, hugely teky a v dile" is the day when the Lord orjejich bilem pisku svitila na slun- ders us not to work (delat — to ei zrnka ryziho ?lats. work; necklet — not to work). This Hlubiny zerae byly jeite zameeny explanation of the origin of the a nikdo na ne neuhodil aby vy- words may perhaps help you to redaly poklady rud a vzierseho kovu. member them better.

Viude Are. sila a bohatstvl. Ze- Vince — Christmas me, dobri svou hojnostf a plodno- Atedr* den — Christmas Eve at', dekala jen na delny lid, jeni Hod Boil vinooni — Christmas Day Novy rok — New Year's Day by uill hojnkch claret jejich lel a nevzdelanou vzdelal, zve/ebil novf rok — new year ji teilcou, lopotnou praci a svatou vesele Vanoce — Merry Christmas

Rine se iiesky Let Us Study Czech

ji udinil tim potem a krvi svou, kterou pak vylil v ptemnohS!ch bohije praci svou dobyte zeme

itatstny a vesely Novy rok Hap

i sveho jazyka.

Z matetsktch konein sltr ransldch pfliel sem lid, nail ptedkoye, se svtin vtldcem techem.

(Zaslal br. Karel Siener) — SPAM —

Velikonoce — Easter Zeleny etvrtek — Holy Thursday Velky pitek — Good Friday

py New Year Fist — Lent, Fast

Bill sobota — Holy Saturday Hod Boil velikonoeni — Easter Day vesele Velikonoce — Happy Easter velikonoini vajieko — Easter Egg kraslice — Hand-painted Easter Egg. In most of Europe, there was one more holiday at Easter — "Pondeli Velikoneeni". — (Easter Monday).

That was the day for gaity. After six weeks of Lent, the time of sacrifice, came Easter Day (Hod Boil

velikonoenl), as a day of rejoicing because of Christ's Resurrection, but that still was a day full of deep religious meaning — a solemn day. Adding of another holiday on Monday gave opportunity for more

wordly signs of joy. The boys, from toddlers to young unmarried men, were pursuing girls with gaily decorated whips made of young willow branches. The girls could avoid a "whipping" only by offering the fellows fancily-painted Easter eggs.

Some were fresh eggs while the more elaborately painted ones were only shells. They were fine examples of folk art. In the Eastern part of the country, the customs called also for practical jokes like pouring of cold water over an unspee ting victim, etc. It was not unusual to have a dance on Monday just to give an outlet to the vivacity of the people pinned up during Lent.

Another occasion for a celebration is the Namesday or the Birth day. In this country, one's Namesda3 is rarely celebrated, but in Czechoslovakia, it is put on the same level as the Birthday. On the days of popular patron saints, such as St. Joseph, St. Wenceslaus (Vicla y ) or St. Anna, it is not uncommon to have bands of musicians go ing from one Joseph's house to another and serenading him. Also dances are often organized on the nearest Saturday and named Josef ski, Vicla y ski or Annenskit vibeva. The word "zibava" stands for entertainment, but is often used also to mean dance. On one's Namesday or Birthday, people are congratulated as follows: Week() nejlep g i k svitku — Everything best for your Narnesday. v g ecko nejlep gi k narozeninim — Everything best for your birthday itaistne a vesele narozeniny — hap py birthday mnoho gtesti, zdravi a spokojenosti — good health and much happiness. * All the above can be preceded by "I wish you" In Czech "Pieji vim" or "Pieji Ti". The first is the

polite and the latter the familiar form. The word "zdravi" stands for health, " g testi" for happiness, "spo kojenost "for satisfaction, "narozeniny" for birthday, and "svitele' for namesday. As you can see, the above English translation of "nuto ho itesti, zdravi a .spokojenosti" is not a literal one. Learn the above

phrases and use them in greeting those of your friends who know Czech. They will be appreciated.

—SPJIST-

Ve stfedu 6. dubna 1977

LEARN CZECH WITH US 7) Translate: 21ST LESSON. REVISION EXERCISES 1) Put into the vocative and imperative: Alena — pkijit brzo: Aleno, ptijd brzo! pan Vesely — sednout si Karel — zavolat taxi babieka — objednat si polevku Honza — nejist tak rychle kamarad — nedekovat mi maminka — ptinest kavu tatinek — zaplatit fleet pan ueitel — poslechnout ,si peknou piseti Marie — netikat mu to stnieek — vypit to pivo

I do not like grammar, I like beer. I like to listen to Czech music. My father likes vegetable soups. Mary likes to cook. John, help me. Have a good time. Excuse me for coming late. She cannot cook well. I do not know that word. He does not know what to do. May I ask you something? Yesterday we returned home very late.

Every day we learn Czech for two hours.

JAN H•LUB

2) Put into the infinitive:

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studuju: Zitra budu celV den studovat. zavolam: MuZeme yam zitra spfm: Nemohu dobte rozhcdou (ring up)? Ieknu: Babieka nom to ,nechtela mluvi: Maly se, delam: Musite se ..., co budete jdu: Budeme uz muset ...,naku- 7448 GREENVILLE AVE. chlapec je gte neumi pujeme: Maminka chodi ka2(1.3, den... smeju se: Nikdo v restauraci. se yam nebude ... 'veeetfm: Dnes budu 3) Put into the future: Veera jsem se vratil domfi v pet veeer. Nemam eas, nemohu eekat. Karel byl nemocric (ill) a ce47 don le2e1.

Kdy2 prisel, sedl si a zavolal pana vrchniho. Babieka nom pekla kaalyt patek buchty. Naueili jsme se to slova rychle. Napsal jsem mu dopis. Maminka nom uvatila dobrou kayo. Rekla nom to veera. Vzal jsem si jegto jeden (one more) kohle. Kd .yt" jsem odpoeival, eet1 jsem si noviny.

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4) Put into the past: Dnes veeer ptijdu do kina. CteUf.e zajimavou knihu. Na ulici stoji auta. Co si ptejete? Nemohu jit na koncert, protole nemam listek. Neumim dobte mluvit eeeky.

Zitra budou davat v Mine Blanik zajimav9 film. Smeje se cel}i den.

5) Fill in the correct forms: To je kniha (na g ueitel Karel Vesely). Kup litr (mleko), dvacet dekagramfi (qr) a pfil kila (chleb). To per° je darek (gift) od strVc Petr). Zna g adresu (nage ptitelkyne Aleua)?

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230 Nor .372-1551 Does budu gkole aZ" — veCera. Ptijd — patek nebo Chicago, IL (P) sobotu. Divan). se — okna ulici.

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Lodge No. 6. Cottonwood

Friday, April 8 — Social Night, 8 p.m. Public is invited Saturday, April 9 — Public dance, David Berry and the Western Strings, 8:30 p.m.

Friday, April 15 — Social Night, 8 p.m. Public is invited Saturday, April 16 — Public dance, music by Hi-Noon, 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 17 — SPJST District III Meeting Friday, April 22 — Social Night, 8 p.m. Public is invited Saturday, April 23 — Private party Sunday, April 24 — Sulak Family Reunion Friday, April 29 — Social Night, 8 pin Public is invited Saturday, April 30 — Public dance; music by Brass Gold, 8:30 p.m.

SPJST —

Lodge No. 13, Dime Box

Saturday, April 16 — Moods 9 to 1 Saturday, April 23 — Czech Club Dance: The Red Ravens from Houston; 8:30 to 12:30, no res.

Sunday, May 1 — May Fete: Fritz Hode, 6-10 p.m. No reservations Saturday, May 14 — Tommy Vanek Orchestra — 8:30 to 12:30 — SPJST Lodge No. 35, Mk Saturday, April 9 — Blacky and The Country Gentlemen Saturday, April 16 -- Country Medallion Saturday, April 23 — Otis and The I3estyets Saturday, April 30 -- Journeymen — SPJST--Saturday, April 9 — No dance Saturday, April 16 — Country Combinations Saturday, April 23 — J. C. Whatley and The Rhythm Kings Saturday, April 30 — The Fabulous Six

Saturday, April 23 — Dance; John Ondrusek and the Blue Diamonds — SPJST — Lodge No. 80, Holland

Saturday, April 9 — The Cloverleaf (arch.

Saturday, April 16 — The Gentres Saturday, April 23 — The Moods Saturday, April 30 — J. C. Whatley and the Rhythm Kings Saturday, May 7 — People's Choice

SPJST

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Lodge No. 47, Seaton

Saturday, April 9 — No dance Tuesday, April 12 — Choral practice 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 16 — The Rhein Steins of Cameron Sunday, April 17 — Dance; Young Country, 6-10 p.m.

Tuesday, April 19 — Board meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 23 — Pony Express of Bryan Tuesday, April 26 — Choral practice Saturday, April 30 — Gilbert Kautz (Dress Policy: Ladies d only; men, no

.SPJST

(AU of our re gular Saturday night dints.* are from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. Lodge phone: 544-8200; President's: 544-7414 or 544-7292).

SPJST —

Lodge No. 79, Corpus Christi-Sokol

Saturday, April 9 — The Moods Sunday, April 10 — Vrazels, 6-10 Wednesday, April 13—Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m. ':',aturday, April 16 — The Moonshiners gaturday, April 30 — David Zajicek — Head First (rock-roll) —

24, Cyclone (Flag Hall) ay, April 9 — No dance , sday, Apr'} . :txlge meet-

Lodge No. 74, Lovelady

Friday, April 8 — Youth Dance: Sweet Briars Saturday, April 9 — The Chain Gang, featuring Leon Thomas Saturday, April 16 — The Centurians (Chuck Smith) Saturday, April 23 — Ted Hardin and The New Sounds Saturday, April 30 — The Music Masters

Lodge No. 39, Bryan

Sunday, April 10 — Krystal Blue Saturday, April 16 — Dulwich Fox Friday, May 6 — Krystal Blue Saturday, May 14 — Dulwich Fox — SPJST —

Lodge No. 18, Elgin

Saturday, April 9 — Jerry Hasler and The Melody Five Saturday, April 16 — Jodie Mikula Orchestra Saturday, April 23 — Harold Strand Orchestra Saturday, April 30 — Leo Majek Orchestra — SPJST —

Lodge No. 29, Taylor

Saturday, April 9 — Nu-Notes Saturday, April 23 — Golden Country Saturday, April 30 — Good Vibrations —SIVS1 —

Saturday, April 9 — Hi-Toppers Saturday, April 16 — Country NuNotes Friday, Apia 29 — Bert Rivera and The Night Riders Sunday, May 1 — Gilbert Kautz 6 to 10 p.m.

Lodge No. 66, Waco (Linden Hall)

Saturday, April 23 — Vrazels of Cameron — Polka Dance May 7 & 8 — Polka Festival —SPJST-

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Lodge No. 54, West

Wednesday, April 6 — Youth Club meeting and social, 7 p.m.

Friday, April 8 — Youth Club bake sale at West Bank and Trust Saturday, April 16 — Wedding reception and dance

SPJST —

Lodge No. 81, NeedvMe Social nights at 7:30 p.m. gym WednesdaY. Public is invited.

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Lodge No. 84, Dallas

Saturday, April 16 — Dance: Ennis Polka Boys SPJST —

Lodge No. 88, Houston

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Saturday, April 9 — Knights of Dixie (Special Pre-Easter dance) Saturday, April 16 — Stan Kenton Saturday, April 23 — Adolph Hofner and the Pearl Wranglers Friday, April 29 — Reuben Hultquist and the Gold Banners Saturday, April 30 — The Texas Dutchmen Social every Thursday night at 8 p.m.

Supper served from 5 to 8 p .m. Breakfast la served at our Friday and Saturday night lances and special dances.

SPJST —

Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth

Sunday, April 10 — Regular monthly meeting, 2 p.m. Easter egg hunt for children of the lodge

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Wednesday, April 6, 1977 Thursday, April 14 — Ladies' Circle meeting, 10 am.

Saturday, April 16 - St. Thomas Parish Dance SPJST

Lodge No. 136 Dallas & Sokol Zlzke Saturday, April 9 — Harold Strand of Waco Saturday, April 23 — Texas Dutchmen of Houston

(Dress Code: Women — dresses, evening PentsUlts: men ® coats, leisure suits, ehirts inside trousers, no blue Jeans).

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Lodge, No. 135, Ennis Saturday, April 9 -- Jodie Mikula Entertainment every Friday night at 8

p.m.

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Lodge No, 173, Galveston Sunday, April 24 ®- Lodge meeting at K of C Hall, La Marque, 3:00.

May 20, 21, & 22 — Oleander Festival, Moody Center, Galveston SPJST

Lodge No, 177, Academy Saturday, April 9 — Dance: Kuntry Kings, 8 to 12:30 Saturday, April 16 — Wilson Art private party Saturday, April 23 — Jerry, Butch the Gentres Friday, April 29 — Sunset Lions Club Saturday, April 30 ® Janet Lynn of Austin Chime Night every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.; kitchen open Second Wednesday of each month: youth elub meeting at 0:30 na g .: adult meeting, 7:30 p.m.

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