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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 MAY 4, 1977 VOLUME 65, NUMBER 18

FROM The Fourth Annual Czech Teachers' and Students' Conference was held Saturday, April 23 at SPJST Lodge Praha No. 29, in Taylor.

After finishing work with the Vestnik that day, we attended and arrived later than we had hoped to, however, here are some of the things we know of.

On the program Texas Representative Brother Dan Kubiak of Rockdale, who is also a sales rep resentative for the SPJST, presented an Official Memorandum from Governor Dolph Briscoe proclaiming April 23, 1977, as Czech Student Day in Texas to MC Woody Smith and also made a brief but sincere and to-the-point speech about the teaching of foreign languages in Texas and the ways and means in which this can be accomplished. The program following was presented by the various Czech Clubs of our universities here in Texas and was interesting and enjoyed by all. It was a very nice and different type of interlude away from our everyday duties, and very interestin g to say the least. This editor can only add — Keep up the interest and good work; you will never regret it!

After the program and some socializing with the teachers and students, we attended the reconvened CESAT meeting which had been adjourned for the program at 2 P .m. Many useful ideas were discussed. Watch your Czech news-

THE EDITOR'S DESK MOTHER'S DAY MAY 8th,,, 1977 EVERYBODY LOVES

TO WONDERFUL MOTHERS As one stray sunbeam at twilight renews The mighty glory of the living sun; As one soft word too long withheld can fuse Anew and stronger, two hearts into one; As all the minute artistry within A single flower recalls grand nature's store Or, passing the blind beggar, we begin To think on our complaints — our gifts galore; In countless trivial ways, as we perceive In one swift glance the fullness of the world, Just so on Mother's Day can we retrieve In full, past joys in memory impearled, The day so short — the joys all time would fill!

And wrap in love, dear mother, linger still. papers for details. * * Some time ago we mentioned that we received a correspondence from the National Fraternal Con-

gress of America that their theme for this year will be "Fraternalism Is a Family Affair." Soon after, we received the same from District III Director Cyril (Sid) Pokladnik.

It reads as follows: A Family Life Committee has been established by the National Fraternal Congress of America.

William J. Wenger, NFCA president, said the committee was formed to help the Congress and its member-societies contribute to the strengthening of family life in the' United States and Canada.

"There is a deep concern," he said, "on the part of myself and many fellow fraternalists about the disturbing trend of the breakdown of family life on the North American continent."

After consultation with many colleagues, I was moved to give top priority to ways and means in which the fraternal benefit system might work at strengthening the role of the family," Mr. Wenger said.

Objectives of the Family Life Committee, President Wenger said, are: 1) To develop and implement a program aimed at strengthening communications among members of families.

2) To make this family emphasis program available to member societies of the' Congress for use by their respective local units.

3) To provide such information,

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material or other assistance, as may be required and as is feasible in the carrying out of these objectives. * * The Ennis Polka Festival is Saturday, May 7th and Sunday, May 8 — see the picture and ad in this issue. We promised to try to see some of the students and friends at the KJT Auditorium Sunday afternoon, May 8. We hope fate allows us to do so. * * Mother's Day — only two words, however, what all they hide in their meaning! It is one of t,he greatest and most beloved holidays on which date we honor our mothers and/or the memories of them. The older we become, the more we remember the past and how it was in the days of our youth when we were at home with our parents and had no worries.

If anything happened, here came mother to take care of the hurt and all was well. As we stated, all that remains are memories for us who are still present. All has changed, including us — from a thin and lithesome young lady has become an elderly lady with gray hair, and a young youth has become a gentleman with silver hair.

We do not become afraid of the graying hair, for that is the something we expect with the passing of time.

The commemoration of Mother's Day in the United States dates back to the date of its origin in 1907, at which time Mrs. Anna Jarvis„ in Baltimore, announced it in honor of her mother who had passed away the previous year. In the following years, this beautiful thought spread through the northern states and in 1913 the congress in Washington passed a special resolution proclaiming the second Sunday of May as a national holiday.

Our mothers are really our first teachers of what becomes the foundation of our lives. It is a rather sad fact of life that we do not really honor our mothers for what they have done for us, but rather, because it is in style. Is that not so? It is a large amount of the time.

A mother's love can certainly bring a person to higher ideals. A mother can hold the hand of a criminal and try to lead him into a righteous path, she can tell us

Wednesday, May 4, 1977 that the jealous y and gossip which invades so large an amount of our lives is not to be worried about and she is a stalwart champion of all of us to be good, righteous and loyal citizens.

The average mother will say, "Why all of this clamor about Mother's Day? I would have done the same for my family, regardless!" That may be true, however, there are so many more things that mother is to a home than just that. The home may be poor and the means limited, however, the inner soul and character cannot be bought on the stock market and that is where our mothers come in. Would that we had more mothers like those mentioned; would that there were more of us who deserved them!

When your editor was destined to leave for overseas duty in 1944, he told his mother not to worry about his well being because worry would only injure her health and would not help him at all. The reply she gave was unforgettable: "Son, that is easy for you to say, however, if you were in my place, could you do it?"

Many of us will more than likely go to the! silent grave of our mothers to lay a wreath on her grave. Remember and realize the sacrifice and the amount of good this silent place and heart within did for you.

You mothers still living, please accept our most sincere best wishes. We remember you daily, thankful that we still have you among us and each day we remember our mothers, the best friends that we ever had.

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NEWSBRIEFS After a meeting of representatives of Lodge No. 189, BryanCollege Station, with the officers of the Supreme Lodge, recently, it was decided to set the date of the official chartering of Lodge No. 189 for Sunday, July 17th. Ceremonies will be held in the Lakeview Club on FM 974, 3 miles NNE of Bryan, also known as the Tabor Road. Details in coming issues of the Vestnik. —NAM * * Vaeek-Balear Reunion Descendants of Josef and Magadelena (Schreiber) Vacek, Sr., and

Frank and Agnes (Macha) Balcar, Sr., will gather for the third annual Vacek and Balcar Reunion on Sunday, May 29, 1977 at the KJT Hall in Ammansville.

The reunion will begin with a 9:30 a.m. Czech mass at St. John Catholic Church at Ammansville, honoring the deceased members of the two families and their descendants. Msgr. John Hanacek of La Grange, will be the celebrant.

A reception will be held in the hall, near the church, and each family is asked to bring enough food for dinner and supper, as well as plates, napkins, cups, and silverware. Coffee and tea will be provided.

A short business meeting, games, visiting and dance, with music by the Orsak Band, will follow dinner.

Guests are welcome.

Joe Stibora Comm. President * * Orsak Reunion The 27th annual reunion of the descendants of Joe and Pauline Orsak will be held on May 29th, beginning at 11 a.m., at the same location as last year, the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Hall at Red Hill in El Campo. Each family is to bring a basket lunch. * * Barta Reunion The 9th annual Barta reunion will be held May 15th at Sulphur Park on the highway between Moulton and Shiner. Registration will began at 10 a.m. Lunch will be served at noon and every family is asked to bring a basket lunch.

Music will be provided all evening. —Vlasta Pavlas, President * * Herbert H. Vahrenkamp, 65, of Waco, died Monday, April 25th, in in a Waco hospital. Services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Wilkerson-Hatch Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Orris Sougstad officiating. Interment followed in Rosemound Cemetery. Brother Vahrenkamp was a member of Lodge No. 66, Waco. * * Miss Annie K. Marek, 89, of 300 Haven, in West, died Friday morning, April 15th, in a local hospital.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 17, at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Rev. Albert Michalik officiating; burial was in National Ceme-

tery, West. Sister Marek was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 54, West. * * Brother Raymond J. Hruska, 69, West civic leader and retired local postmaster, died Saturday morning, April 23rd in West Rest Haven.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday at West Brethren Church, with Rev. Albert Michalik and Rev. William Benish. officiating. Interment followed in St. Mary's Cemetery, West, under the direction of Aderhold Funeral Home of West.Brother Hruska was a member of longstanding in Lodge No. 54, West, where he servi ed the lodge as financial secretary for some time. * * Jan Skerik, 89, of Rt. 5, Waco, died at 3:15 p.m. Sunday, April 24, in a Waco hospital. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Mary's Catholic Church, West, with Rev. William Benish officiating. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, West. Brother Skerik was a longtime member of Lodge 126, Ross.

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LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH Dear Members: Just a few lines to remind you we will have a Mother's Day dinner at 1 p.m., preceding our lodge meeting at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 8th. Sisters are asked to bring a covered dish or pastry.

We extend our heartfelt sympathy to Brother Joe Ppurlock and family on the passing of his wife, Sister Clarece Spurlock. May she rest in eternal peace.

Sister Bonnie Steinman will be entering the hospital this weekend (May 1st) and have surgery and we want to wish her good luck and a speedy recovery.

A happy Mother's Day is wished to all the dear mothers far and near. So until . . . Keep Smiling!

Fraternally, Mary Pavey

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4 LODGE NO. 179, WARRENTON Dear Members and Friends: Lodge No. 179 held their regular monthly meeting Friday night, April 15th in Zapp's. Hall.

The meeting was called to order by President Harold Bergmann, who also led the members in reciting the pledge of allegiance.

Roll call of officers revealed that all were present; in addition, a nice turnout of members and a guest were present in spite of the severe thundershowers.

Ricky Weyand read the minutes of the previous meeting and Lee Leonhardt gave the treasurer's report, both reports were accepted as given.

Dorothy Oltmann read the financial standing of insurance and gave the following names of applicants: Brother and Sister Arnold Peters; Sister Ora Lee Wickel and daughter Melissa, NeldaWunderlich; Brothers Kirby Oltmann and Randy Wied, also the two daughters of Brother and Sister Travis Etzel.

They were voted on as a group. All of them were accepted into our perpetually growing list of enthusiastic members. We are proud to have them in our midst and we welcome them to participate in the meetings, entertainment and various activities.

The Entertainment Committee reported that they booked a band for our annual celebration in Septelnber.

Then President Bergmann and Secretary Weyand reported that the workshop, at Taylor was enjoyable as well as mutually beneficial. They also stated that the wonderful friendly, relaxed, fraternal fellowship was evident among the members; likewise, the food committee should be commended for serving such a delicious meal.

Brother Bergmann and Brother Weyand wish to express their heartfelt appreciation to the Supreme Lodge for giving them the opportunity to learn and also the Taylor lodge for their splendid hospitality as hosts. There being no further business the meeting adjourned.

After the conclusion of business, we were privileged to have had Norbert Strmiska with his magnificent accordion to furnish music for dancing and listening pleasure.

In the meantime, the ladies with food brought by the members, cov-

ered the huge table with bountiful delicious cakes, cookies, chips, other snacks and sandwiches, so that everyone could eat when convenient.

We again hope to have many members and guests at our next regular meeting on the second Friday night of the month at 8 p.m.

Fraternally yours, Edith Pfeiffer Reporter SPJST —

LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN Dear Members: The Elgin SPJST Lodge No. 18 held its monthly meeting April 19th, which was called to order by our president and the pledge of allegiance was recited by all.

The minutes were read and approved.

New members of our lodge are: Troy Darren Wilkerson, Staci Patricia Young, Shawn Curtis Young.

We had two transfers: Damon Lee Casey and Donna Casey from Lodge 87. We welcome you to our lodge.

The May Fete will be May 29 at our lodge building and it will begin at 3 p.m. in the afternoon.

Paula Peterson will be crowned queen. A barbecue meal will be sold and dance will begin at 6 p.m. We welcome each one to spend the afternoon and evening with us.

Plans were also made for "Our Western Days" in July. The lodge will once again have a barbecue booth and work will soon begin on the barbecue pit.

Our next meeting will be May 17th.

Fraternally, Evelyn Gustafson SPJST —

LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Dear Members and Friends: SPJST Lodge No. 177 held its monthly meeting April 13th and it was called to order by President Jerry Tomastik.

All officers were present.

Minutes from the last meeting were read by Secretary Dorothy Lisenbe. We had a good turnout at the meeting and all reports of the chairmen were good.

The Auditing Committee reported all books audited and were found to be in good shape; but they recommended some changes for a better bookkeeping and an easier audit.

A report was also given from the

trustees' meeting held in April.

A motion was made to have the parking lot covered with asphalt. bid was tabled for rest room improvements until more bids are received.

There was also a motion made to elect trustees every year.

Our game night continues to be a big success and game night helpers had a wonderful meal April 15th at St. Luke's in Temple.

We had a good turnout and a great time was had by all.

Louis Driska needs your help on Tuesday nights to keep the social games a success. Otis and I will not be there to help anymore because we will start our bowling league in 2 weeks; so if you members can help Louis once a month, please contact him next meeting to be held May 11th. Plan to attend.

Fraternally, Jackie Beck Reporter SPJST —

LODGE NO. 133, SAN ANTONIO Lodge No. 133, San Antonio, has passed another mile-stone; they celebrated their 60th anniversary in the March meeting. Sister Marcella Kleprlik and Brother Jaroslav Kleprlik surprised the lodge members with a homemade and beautifully decorated cake with the colors of SPJST and Lodge No. 133 imprinted on the cake. Thank you so much, Sister and Brother Kleprlik.

President Matula expressed his appreciation on behalf of Lodge 133 members and said that it at-lows that Brother and Sister Kleprliks' hearts are still with the SPJST and recommended that they again become SPJST policy holders.

Lodge 133 has three charter members living. They are Sister Agnes Graff, who could not be present due to illness, Sister Sophie Maly, who is in the Southside Nursing Home recovering from illness, and Sister Agnes Dressler, picture with this letter, was in attendance. President Matula stressed the important role that these charter members played in the history of Lodge 133 and its membership, and wished Sisters Dressler, Maly, and Graff many more years of participation in the activities of Lodge 133, San Antonio.

Wednesday, May 4, 1977 President Matula also welcomed Brother Dressler, Sister Dressler, Brother August Blanar and Sister Mary Blanar to the meeting and after a brief talk on the members' important role in the activities and survival of Lodge 133 through two world wars, and a depression, he presented the 50-year pins to Brother August Blanar, Sister Mary Blanar, and Sister Agnes Dressler.

Other members who were in attendance were Brother and Sister James Kostelnik, Brother and Sister Emil Matula, Brother and Sister Mazac, Brother and Sister Kleprlik, Brother and Sister Kahnus, Brother and Sister Emil Sefcik, Brother and Sister Henry Harbort, Brother and Sister Frank Faj kus, Brother Netek, Sister Anna Riley, Brother Edward Riley, Sister Konecny.

Brother Emil Matula and Sister Julia Sefcik were the only members present who had birthdays in April.

Members sang "Happy Birthday" to them and members enjoyed refreshments and games after the meeting.

Fraternally, Emil E. Matula Reporter SPJSTLODGE NO. 172, PASADENA Dear Members and Friends: Our regular meeting for April was held as scheduled. All officers were present. Attendance was good.

Reporters were given and many items were discussed and ironed out.

Sister Ann Bingham volunteered to make a cover for our piano. As most of you know, a piano was donated to us. We are happy to have it. There are so many good people around always willing to help out.

I also want to thank Mr. Henry Byer, a guest, for helping us out with his music. We really appreciated his help that night.

Our lodge is sad over the loss of a good friend and member, Brother Dominic Fogo, who passed away suddenly. Our sympathy goes to his wife, Sister Elizabeth Fogo, and all the rest of his family. He will be missed by all of us.

Our Czech class is in progress at San Jacinto College. We are sorry that Mr. Souchek could not continue teaching our class. The new teacher is Mr. Bernard Orsak.

Those of you who did not get in

this class, be sure you keep in mind the fall semester and remind others to come.

Brother Victor Peter brought up an idea for our lodge to establish a scholarship for a student of Czech at San Jacinto College. Finally, it was put into a motion by Brother Peter that Lodge 172 give two scholarships per semester each year to students of Czech in memory of Brother Dominic Fogo. The motion was seconded by Brother Henry Kendall. Motion carried.

A few minor details of this still have to be ironed out, but the main thing is that we started the ball rolling. Our last week's Vestnik had some good information about the study of the Czech language. Hope that everyone read it.

I am sorry I had to miss the Czech language meeting in Taylor.

This time of the year is such a busy time. There seem to be several things going on at the same time. In Pasadena we had our San Jacinto Day Celebration and Strawberry Festival this weekend.

Pasadena has always, more or less, celebrated San Jacinto Day until four years ago when a Strawberry Festival was added. A long time ago Pasadena was a great strawberry producing center. During the harvest season Pasadena would average shipping 28 carloads of strawberries a, day. When the ship channel was dug strawberry cultivation was replaced by industry.

With more and more industry, people began to pour in, until all the strawberry fields gave way to housing area. Today most of our strawberries are shipped in from other places.

I was sorry to learn that Brother V. Hlavaty and Sister Anna Hlavaty were hurt in a car accident.

Hope you are both good as new again soon. I do not know who else is ill. Maybe this is one of those times when no news is good news.

I wish to thank those of you who donated cakes to the kitchen for either Thursday night social or Saturday afternoon social. Your donations are appreciated.

Hope all of you are enjoying the spring season. With so many April showers we should have beautiful May flowers.

Fraternally, Vlasta Machann Secretary

LODGE NO. 51, ELLINGER Dear Members: Two years ago at our SPJST Biannual Picnic, one of our active members asked me why his brother, who has a paid-up certificate hasn't been notified and invited to the picnic? The simple answer for such a question is: "Your brother is not paying his local lodge dues."

Lodge No. 51 will hold our biannual picnic this year in September. Plans are being formulated to make this year's event a special occasion. An all-day affair is planned, with a big dance at night; but if you want to be a part of it, you must have your dues paid up. These are our local rules. Lodge No. 51 has many paidup members who are qualified to become active members, and thereby take active part, not only in our picnics, but all our lodge's affairs.

Think about it, and if you would like to be one of us, taking an active part in all lodge work, send in your local dues and we will welcome you. Our local dues are only 5 cents per month, or 60 cents per year. Remember, come next September, you will meet all your lodge brothers and sisters, old and new.

Fraternally, D. A. Juren Secretary-Treasurer - SPJST IMPORTANT NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Members: The monthly meeting of SPJST Lodge 88 will be t held Monday, May 9th, at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served following the meeting.

All members are urged to attend since this will be the initiation of new members. If you know of any new members to be initiated, please remind them to be there a few minutes early in order to receive a name-tag and to let our initiation ladies know they're there.

Remember, that is Monday, May 9th, at 7:30 p.m. and be sure to stay for the social following the meeting. The minutes of last month's meeting will appear in next week's Vestnik.

Fraternally, Susan Schenburn Recording Secretary

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The grand march will begin at 7 p.m.; music will be by the New Debonaires. Those wishing to stay for the grand march my do So and leave immediately following or you will have to buy a ticket for the dance. After the grand march, corsages will be given to the oldest, youngest and the mother with the most children.

The youth club will be selling tickets for three prizes to be given away during the first intermission.

Fraternally, Sharon Beran Reporter SPJST

ENNIS POLKA FESTIVAL TIME — The 1977 Polka Festival is set for May 7th and 8th. There will be polka music by 20 name bands and dancing on Ennis streets and in the four Czech halls. A big parade will start off the festivities Saturday, May '7th at 10 a.m. Troy Dungan, Jr., Channel 8 weatherman will be grand marshal of the parade. Thousands of observers and participants flock annually to this giant gala event in Ennis. Bright costumes, big bands, delicious Czech foods and a really exciting time are in store for visitors again this year in this two-day —The Committee extravaganza of merriment.

LODGE NO. 174, ROCKDALE SPJST Lodge 174 celebrated its 7th anniversary with a covered dish supper held at the Fair Park Pavilion, beginning at 4 p.m. with a large number of members present.

After an evening of fellowship, dinner was served to members and guests. Highlight of the evening was the presentation of a 50-yearmembership pin to Frank Mynar of Rockdale.

A short meeting was held where sites of land for building an SPJST lodge building were discussed and a tract was inspected. Guests were District II Director Henry Vitek and wife, District SR Lad Zatopek and wife and their son, David, all of Temple.

A grand time of fellowship was had by all in attendance.

Our next meeting will be held

May 20th, at 7:30 p.m. at the Country Inn meeting room. We urge all members and prospective members to attend.

Fraternally, Marcia Sulak Reporter - SPJST NOTICE TO ALL SPJST MEMBERS AND FRIENDS Beyersville SPJST Lodge No. 48 extends a cordial invitation to all members and friends of the SPJST to attend our Mayfete on May 8th.

The crowning of the queen will take place at 5 p.m. outside the lodge, weather permitting. In case of bad weather it will be moved inside.

Following the crowning of the queen, supper will be served. A sausage plate, sandwiches, cakes, pies and coffee will be for sale.

DISTRICT VI SPRING MEETING Host Lodge No. 40, Hillje May 22, 1977 AGENDA Registration: 1 p.m.

Meeting Called to Order by District 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 District Sales Representativet 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

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Wednesday, May 4, 1977 LODGE NO. 79, CORPUS CHRISTI Dear Brothers and Sisters: Our last meeting was held April 3rd. Our next meeting will be on Mother's Day, May 8th. After the Sokol meeting a youth program will be presented and supper will be served. Please bring a covered dish or a pastry.

Our youth leader, Brother Jerry Elzner, and his assistant, Brother Louis Kubala, attended a camp for youth leaders in Bastrop, March 26th and 27th. They reported that it was an excellent learning experience.

A covered dish supper was held for SPJST and Sokol members on April 12th. Same donations were received.

Ground-breaking ceremonies will be held May 3rd. Unfortunately, when you read this, it will have already occurred.

John Ondrusek and the Blue Diamonds will play at Sokol Hall from 9 till 1 on May 28th. See you there.

Eight members from our lodge attended the Sales Representatives' Banquet held in Pleasanton, April 24th. They were: Frank and Carrie Veselka, Jerry and Mildred Elzner, Monta and Mildred Foster, and Frank C. and Annie Sacky.

Happy Mother's Day to all of the wonderful mothers and grandmothers of our organization.

Fraternally, Cathy Stuart Reporter SPJST —

LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY Dear Members and Friends: There is much going on in our lodge. The games and skating for adults and youth every Thursday are being attended more; new faces showing up all the time. It is an enjoyable evening for everyone.

There was a dance which took place at our lodge headed by the Lions Club of Lovelady and school community. The benefits of all the proceeds from the use of our lodge building went for the lights that were recently installed in Lovelady for the Little League baseball field on April 15th.

There were also two cake sales: one took place April 9th and the other on April 23rd, with proceeds from one going to the Crockett Junior High School prom; and the other for the Crockett Senior High School prom. Thanks to all of you

DISTINGUISHED GUESTS ® Mrs. Emily Mikeska Stuteville, left, Was honored Tuesday night, April 19th, in having these three members of the Traditional Jazz Studio Orchestra spend the night in her home in Rogers as guests. Jaroslav Fuksa, Antonin Bily, and Lenke Num/1i are musicians with the orchestra from Prague, Czechoslovakia. The orchestra played at Temple Junior College and was on its way to the New Orleans Heritage Festival, April 19-24. Highest awards have been won by the group in Paris, Budapest, Munich, Zurich, Warsaw, Vienna, and Worldwide. They have made films, recordings, and done radio and television.

During their 17 years together they have made 90 tours. This picture was taken at the New Windmill Cafe where the party visited in Rogers.

(Sister Emily Stuteville is a member of Lodge 47, Seaton where she is a sales representative, and a proud member of the Pace Setters' Club.

—Editor) who have made all these proceeds possible. We again had a very good dance April 23rd with music provided by Ted Hardin and the New Sounds. Our members appreciate those who are working on various assignments during these dance% and who see to it that everyone, coming from far and near, have an enjoyable time.

Our youth club will be going to Taylor, May 1st. Stephen Parrish will be' our duke and Susie McCullough is our duchess; they will represent Lodge No. 74. We hope everything turns out good for our youth.

The monthly meeting will take place May 9th, at 7:30 p.m. All of you members be sure and come and make your voice heard. Let's have a harmonious meeting with unity and justice for all; for this is your lodge, so let us tend to it.

Until next time . 0.

Fraternally, Chester Shmoldas Reporter

CHORAL CLUB OF LODGE NO. 47, SEATON The Seaton Choral Club had its spring picnic at the lovely country home of Floyd and Emily Stuteville, near Rogers, and what a picnic this was for Floyd and Emily are great hosts. The following were present: Edward Sula, Frank and Eleonora Spanhei, Butch and Georgia Sodek, Leon Sodek, Ruby Bolton, Willie and Adeline Kohutek, Otto and Matilda Harms, Annie, Jakubec, Bill and Lillian Kosarek, Laurin and Dorothy Gaines, Leon and Vailie Zavodny and their children, Elaine, Theresa, Jodie and Eldon; Woodrow and Viola Chervenka, Robert and Mary Vasicek, Clarence and Wannona Sula, Johnny and Laverne Vanicek, and our great hosts, Floyd and Emily Stuteville.

We had a great afternoon playing games and visiting leisurely until 6 p.m., when a great table, in fact several tables, were covered with food of every description. It

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seems like each cook tried to outdo the other and you just had to forget about all the calories and decide to fast later. After a great meal some of the visitors decided to walk to see a new home being built a half a mile away and they walked up there for the exercise.

Those of you who missed this great event are the losers. Better luck next time.

Last night, April 26th, we had our regular practice, with the following present: Alfred and Martha Klusacek and their grandson, Mark Allen Franklin, Elsie Cabla, Janet Brown, Bill and Lillian Kosarek, Daniel and Linda Wilde, Annie jakubec, Ralph and Cathy Milek, Paulina Kopecky, Frank and Eleonora Spanhel, Leon Sodek, Ruby Bolton, Emily Stuteville, Prank and Lillian Mikulec, Mary Vasicek, Willie and Adeline Kohutek, Alfred L. and Ginger Klusacek, and we had a lovely visitor, Mrs. Henrietta Slavik, guest of Frank and Lillian Mikulec.

We had a great time singing those lovely, old songs that we will sing at the Rogers Homecoming Celebration this Saturday, and several more besides. Ralph accompanied us on his accordion and it truly was a relaxing evening for all who attended.

After the rehearsal we had a short business meeting, discussing our plans for the Rogers Homecoming event. Sister Annie Ja.kubec read us a letter from Sister Albina Mikeska who is visiting at Oroville, Calif., and we sincerely hope she will return real soon; we miss you, Bennie, and would like to have you back with us soon.

There being no other business, the meeting adjourned.

Singingly yours, Otto Harms Reporter SPJST --

LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS SOFTBALL TEAM REPORT Dear Brothers and Sisters: Our April 18th game was to our opening game of the regular season, but it was rained out. This game will be made up at a later date.

Tuesday night, April 19th we opened play in the Men's Major League against Auto Crossroads and we lost a thriller by a score of 5 to 4. They scored 4 runs in the first inning and the winning run

in the third inning, and we scored 1 run in the second, 2 in the sixth, and one in the seventh. We actually outplayed the' team after the first inning, but came out on the short end of the score. Lionel Schulz hurled a fine game allowing 7 hits, 1 base-on-balls and had 8 strikeouts.

Hitters were: Jerry Zabojnik, a home run, Roy Andrews with a double and a triple, Larry Brennan with a single, Don Jarma with a single and Robert Weyman with a walk. We have a real good team and should win our share of the games in this strong league made' up of the best teams in Dallas.

Monday night, April 25th, we were scheduled to play TSI at 8:30 p.m. at Norbuck Park Diamond.

The early game was completed and as we were starting to play our game, the lights started acting up and only about half of them would shine, so we had to cancel the game due to the lack of lighting, the first time this has happened to us in 24 seasons. This game will be made up at a later date.

Tuesday night, April 26th, we played game number two in the /City Major League on Samuell Diamond No. 1 and we won a slugfest from Charlie's team, 10 to 9.

As the game commenced they scored twice in the top of the 1st and we scored 6 in the bottom of the inning, 4 runs coming on a home run by Donnie Lennox. They scored 7 runs in the top of the fourth inning. We scored 1 run in the bottom, of the fourth and 3 runs in the bottom of the sixth.

The winning runs were knocked in

by Galen Lindsey who hit a 2-run home run to win the game. Our team would not stay down and came from behind to win the game. This seems to be the characteristic of this year's team, never giving up until the last out is made.

Lionel Schulz started the game and pitched three and two-thirds innings allowing 8 hits, 4 walks, and had 5 strikeouts; Ralph Stauss relieved in the fourth inning and put out the fire. He hurled two and one-third innings, gave up 1 hit, 3 walks, and had 1 strikeout, thus winning his first City Major League victory. The team as a whole played good ball afield.

Leading hitters for the game were as follows: Donnie Lennox

with a home run, Galen Lindsey with a home run and a single, Joe Nobles with a double and a single, Larry Brennan with 2 singles and a walk, Don Jarma with 2 singles, Roy Andrews with a single and a sacrifice fly, Robert Weyman with a single and a walk, and Lionel Schulz with a single. I was real proud of the team's efforts and especially their team spirit.

We are scheduled to play Monday, May 9th, at 7:15 p.m. and on May 16th at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday night, May 10th, at SamuerGrand No. 1, at 8:30 and May 17th at 7:15 p.m. We encourage our membership and friends to cut off the TV and come out to the park, visit together with other members and friends and watch a good softball game. The team would deeply appreciate your presence, cut the excuses, etc., and come out to our games; it will be a lot of fun. Our thanks to all of the players' wives and the loyal fans who have been attending our games. We do appreciate your cheers. See you at the games! * * Following is our Monday night schedule of games for the 1977 season concerning 12 games, less some that have been played before these dates were published in this issue.

May 9 — TWFC, 7:15 p.m.

May 16 — Ozzies, 8:30 p.m.

May 23 — TSI, 7:15 p.m.

May 30 — TWFC, 8:30 p.m.

June 6 — TSI, 8:30 p.m.

June 13 — Ozzies, 7:15 p.m.

June 20 — TWFC, 7:30 p.m.

June 27 — Ozzies, 8:30 p.m.

July 4 — TSI, 7:15 p.m.

Our Tuesday night games will be played at Samuel Grand Diamond No. 1 and our opponents are: May 10 — Auto Crossroads, 8:30 May 17 — Mark III, 7:15 p.m.

May 24 — Auto Crossroads, 7:15 June 1 (Wed.) — Convention Decorators, 8:30 p.m.

June 7 — New Datson, 8:30 p.m.

June 14 — Designers Loft, 8:30 June 22 (Wed.) — Zip Paint, 7:15 p.m.

June 28 — Charlies, 8:30 p July 5 — Mark III, 7:15 p.m.

Our Tuesday night in the Dallas City Major League, you will

Wednesday, May 4, 1977 note, there are two Wednesday night games also.

Fraternally, Ben Jarma Team Manager SPJST — NOW IS THE TIME The Czech Ex-Students Association of Texas (CESAT) is in the midst of a statewide campaign to preserve, promote, and increase the study of the Czech language and cultural heritage in Texas.

This campaign is being conducted with the cooperation of the Czech founded fraternal, mutual, religious, educational, athletic, and other organizations of Texas.

Although we are using direct mailing in an effort to establish community representatives to provide local contact with prospective students, we depend on the Czech Related News Media of Texas for the most rapid and widespread dissemination of information of a timely nature.

Accordingly we wish to advise that many presently enrolled college students are preregistering now for their fall semester classes.

Please encourage any such students you know to preregister for Czech language, literature, or cultural heritage courses where available.

If the courses are not available at a particular institution, please have the students inquire if the institution could make them available in the fall or by the spring semester.

Although many colleges and universities in Texas may not teach CZech language, literature, or cultural heritage courses, some such information may be treated in courses such as cultural geography, folkloric literature, local ethnic istory, or other social science courses.

Students of Czech background or interest are encouraged to enroll in such courses as the instructors often encourage students to do their class research projects on some topic relating to the Czechs of Texas.

If you are approached by students doing this type of research, please help them and/or direct them to CESAT or other organizations, institutions, or individuals for help.

Fraternally, Calvin C. Chervenka

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MARK ALLEN FRANKLIN Mark Allen Franklin is the grandson of Brother Alfred and Sister Martha Klusacek. Brother Alfred is president of Lodge Hvezda.

Texasu No. 47, Seaton, and Sister Martha serves on the Entertainment Committee. (Photo submitted

by Brother Otto Hanus).

DONATIONS BY MEMBERS OF LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVILLE, TO THE CZECH FEST BOOTH Brother and Sister Lad. Shefcik — 20 pkgs. noodles Brother and Sister John W. Kolaja — 11 qts. pickles, 9 qts. sauerkraut, 5 pints red beets, 4 pints tomatoes, 2 pot plants, 2 bonnets, 1 jewelry box, 3 decorative baskets Mrs. Martha Stephens — 2 bonnets, 5 handwipes Brother and Sister Stanley Slacalek — 30 doz. kolache, 8 strudle's, 2 aprons, 1 bonnet Brother and Sister Henry Hurta — 151/2 doz. kolache, 8 qts. pickles, 9 pints kraut, 3 handwipes, 1 bonnet Brother and Sister Victor Werner — 19 doz. kolache Brother and Sister Edwin Susan —56 pkgs. noodles, 5 loaves of bread Brother and Sister Gilbert Walzel — 44 pkgs. noodles, 8 doz. kolache Brother and Sister Chas. Matcek — 10 doz. kolaches, 3 bonnets, 2 quarts tomatoes, 2 pints jelly, 2 pints pickled pepper

Brother and Sister Felix Zatyka — 2 doz. kolache, 8 pkgs. noodles, 4 loaves of bread Brother and Sister Willie Zajicek — 4 loaves of bread, 3 1/2 doz. kolache Brother and Sister Herbert Nowotny — 6 doz. kolaches, 6 1/2 qts. kraut, 1 pillow Brother and Sister Charlie Horelica — 2 apple strudels, 9 doz. kolache Brother and Sister Alvin Blinka, 4 doz. kolache Brother and Sister James Suchma — 6 doz. kolache Brother and Sister Aug. Teykl 3 1/2 doz. kolache, 2 pts. kraut, 3 pairs pot holders, 5 pairs bed shoes Brother and Sister Gilbert Vallet — 3 loaves of bread Brother and Sister Alfred Susan — 8 loaves of bre'ad Brother and Sister Alfred Susan — 3 loaves of bread Brother and Sister Thomas Kuykendall — 2 qts. pickles, 1 loaf of bread, 1 pkg. noodles Sister Marie Straznicky and Sister Rose Trest — 18 doz. kolache, 2 strudels Sister Stephanie Walzel -- 6 doz. kolaches Sister Tillie Jurcak -- 3 dozen kolache Sister Martha Mitchell — 4 doz. kolache Sister Alvina Gajewsky 5 doz. kolache Sister Frances Sitta, — 3 dol. kolace, 5 pints figs, 3 loaves of bread and 1 large dewberry kolac Sister Libbie Kola,ja -- 4 qts. pickles Sister Opal Teykl — 1 qt. pickles, 4 pts. beets, jelly, relish, chowchow Sister Joyce Fojtik 3 pints pickles, 6 pints jelly, relish, preserves Mary Matcek and Benita Walzel — 11 qts. sauerkraut Sister Donna Stavinoha. — 4 doz. cookies Sister Gusta Lee•Lenert -- 3 doz. kolaches, 2 ceremics Mrs. Mildred Urbanek — 5 loaves of bread Mrs. Irma Fisher — 1 cake Mrs. Fritz Rogge — 4 dozen kolaches, 2 loaves bread Sister Ladelle Stavinoha — 1 German chocolate cake Mrs. Ladd Stavinoha — 2 qts. pickles, 9 pints canned goods, 1

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cake Mrs. Dennis Stavinoha-2 cakes Mrs. Genevie Macek — 5 pounds sugar Sister Aloise Lubojacky — 4 doz. kolace, 3 pot plants Cash donations after the CzechFest — Sister Elenare Haydon — $10.00 Dr. John Wm. Kolaja — $20.00 The two beautiful quilts that adorned the back wall of our booth were pieced by yours truly and were quilted by the following sisters: Matilda Slacalek, Vlasta Nowotny, Lillie Teyki, Vlasta Hurta and yours truly.

To cover the expenses of the quilts, such as the dacron, thread, and cloth, etc., the following members donated cash: Sister Hurta, $10; Sister Eleanor Haydon, $10; Sister and Brother Jim Matloch, $5; Sister Stephanie Walzel, $5; Sister and Brother Charlie Matcek, $5; Miss Bessie Hlavaty, $5; and Sister and Brother Stanley Slacalek, $10.

On behalf of Lodge 81, I wish to thank all members who so graciously donated toward this project to make it the big success it was.

Special thanks go to the workers who gave their time each day throughout the three-day run, and also to those who set up the booth before the Czech-Fest, and then dismantled it when the festival was over.

We are also most grateful to those who purchased our quilts.

My apology to any donor I may have unintentionally omitted.

Fraternally, Emily Kolaja, Reporter - SPJST — S.P.J.S.T. REST HOME NO. I Taylor, Texas Dear SPJST Members and Friends: Enclosed is a list of donations to the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 1 in Taylor, from December 12th, 1976 through April 18, 1977.

SPJST Lodge No. 155, Austin, John B. Hejl, secretary, Christmas donation $15.00 SPJST Lodge No. 66, Youth Club, Christmas Donation $5.00 (Mrs. Libbie Parma, YL) Ladies Circle, Lodge 92, Fort Worth, Ms. Hermina Cihacek, treas., Christmas donation $10.00 Harriett and A. A. Lesikar, Houston, Christmas donation $25.00 Lorraine Gill, Christmas do-

Front row, L to H: Sister Viola Mazac, treasurer; Sister iLgnes Dressler, Sister Mary Blanar. Back: Vice President James Kostelnik, President Emil E. Matula, and Brother August Blanar, honoree.

(Photos submitted by Brother Emil Matula)

MR. AND MRS. LOUIS DRESSLER $5.00 nation Donation — Slavonic Mutual Fire Ins. Assn., Chapt. 1, Houston $50.00 In memory of Mr. George Kacir

by Ed and Ruth Leshikar, Lake $5.00 Jackson

by Mr. and Mrs. Roy E. Hranicky $7.50

by Mr. John Hranicky $7.50

by Sid and Justine Pokladnik $15.00 In memory of Mr. Alfred Hilsher

by Sid and Justine Pokladnik $15.00 In memory of Mr. James Kostak

by Sid and Justine Pokladnik $15.00 In memory of Mr. Anton Tirk

by Sid and Justine Pokladnik $15.00

A CORRECTION — Most productive Sales Rep's attending District III's meeting at Lodge No. 6: L to R — Joe Krivanek (92), Jeanette Smith (66), and Emil Petr (84).

Not pictured is James Pavlicek (66).

(Our apologies to Brothers Kocian and Petr).

In memory of Mr. Louis Slavik

by Bill and Maggie Matyastik $10.00 In memory of Mr. Fritz Severa

by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Regmund $5.00 In memory of Mr. Oscar Havlik

by Mr. and Mrs. Ed Leshikar, Lake Jackson $10.00 In memory of Mr. Otto Bachmayer

Wednesday, May 4, 1977

SANDY SANDERSON . . . as Jabo Grabb

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MARIE STAYTON . . . as Aramente Sour drops

ARNOLD SPENCER ... as Major Hanibal Howler

IlLAHOL DRAMATIC CLUB NOTES Herewith, I furnish more pictures of actors taking part in "The Dutch Detective" which will be presented on the stage at Lodge 88, Houston, on Friday evening, May 20th, at 8 p.m.

Sandy Sanderson, one of our more recent actors is pictured here as Jabo Grabb, the sole police force of Splinterville. He finds himself backed up in a number of situations that drive him to force his hand in an effort to restore order.

Come see this smooth character.

Susan Schenburn as Katrina, is the detective's girl friend. This aspiring young lady has been very active in Lodge 88 and at the pres-

SUSAN SCLIENBURN . . . as Katrina

ent time serves as the recording secretary.

Then there is Arnold Spencer as the loud and commanding Major Hanibal Howler. He is constantly on the go trying to track down the boy who eloped with his daughter, Gladys.

Marie Stayton the beautiful young woman who takes the part of Aramente Sourdrops who locates a former lover. Her plight is only compounded because the new lovers have an endless time keeping up with one another.

If you want an evening of excitement and comedy, come see "The Dutch Detective," May 20th, at 8 p.m.

Fraternally, Naomi Kostom

by Mr. and Mrs. Ted Wittliff, Coupland $5.00 In memory of Mrs. Marie Julinek

by Circle of Czech Women, Mrs. Annabelle Bubak, treas. $7.50 Donation by The Farmers Mutual Protective Assn. Home Office Temple $100.00 SPJST Lodge No. 74, Lovelady $50.00 Poinsettia Plant donated by Misses Ella and Tina Yeager, and Mrs. Case.

Poinsettia Plant --- donated by mr. and Mrs. T. W. Hohnstrom Pies and Salad donated by Mrs. Margie Threadgill for Christmas party.

Three Poinsettia plants donated

by Schwenker Pharmacy Box of Oranges donated by T&C Produce Co., Temple 72 Christmas stockings stuffed with kolache by Mrs. Karen Repa Bibs for guests donated by the Catholic Daughters of America, Mrs. Trudy Kincl, Chairman Catholic Charities Pads donated by Helen Kubicek Lodge No. 130 Youth Club, Dallas — Christmas gifts for all residents Christmas and classical records donated by Mrs. Max Pfluger and Leonard Kasiske Game gifts donated by Trinity

Lutheran Church, Mrs. Jessie Safarik, secretary Catholic Daughters of America donation of cloth Wheel chair donated by Mrs. Elsie Abel Walker donated by the Henry Kotrla family Flowers — donated by Mrs. Ivy Olivarri, San Antonio Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Dabbis donated flowers in memory of their mother, Mrs. Naomi Dabbs, who passed away at the rest home Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Carson donated flowers in memory of their mother Mr. and Mrs. Louis Dressler, S Antonio, donated Czech books

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Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Klotz — magazines Picture of SPJST Convention held at the Waco Convention Center donated by Lodge No. 66 of Waco, Silas Smith, SFM The New Testaments donated by The Gideons International, Austin Camp, Donation of Time and effort in conducting In-Service Training for personnel by Dr. Ron Werner, dentist In memory of Mr. Jaro Rektorik,

by Mr. and Mrs. Victor Janak, $10.00 Robstown

by Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Janak, $5.00 Corpus Christi Donation from SPJST Lodge No. $25.00 15 We would like to thank the Wednesday Music Club of Taylor for their programs and the Czech Chorus for the wonderful music and songs that we so enjoy as they practice. We look forward to the Thursday nights that we know they will be here. We have all grown very fond of Mrs. Katie Gilstrap, who playes the piano every Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons as we await the evening meal. This is truly a very generous gesture'.

As we count our many blessings, we remember all of our many friends who give so generously of their time, talents, donations and especially their love.

Sincerely, Frances Schwenker, Administrator SPJST

TEMPLE SUMMER FESTIVAL

Dear Members of The SPJST: The Temple Jaycees are sponsoring this year, for the first time, an Ethnic Cultural Festival. The spotlight this year is on the Czechs, not only in the Temple-Centroplex Region, but the entire state of Texas. Our emphasis this year is going to be on display and competition of authentic Czech baked goods. All of you are invited to participate, attend, and compete.

The date of this Czech Ethnic Festival is Saturday, June 25th 1977. Other details are as follows.

PLACE: Gober Party House on the tree-shaded grounds of the Railroad & Pioneer Museum in Temple, (on the corner of 31st Street and Avenue H).

TIME: 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Saturday, June 25th.

JUDGING: The judging will take place inside the Gober Party House beginning promptly at 10 a.m. All entrants should check in their entries by 9:30 a.m.

DIVISIONS: The three divisions will be as follows: Kolaches, Strudel, and Butchta (Poppy Seed Loaf).

Contestants will be allowed one entry per division. Entry fee will be $5 per division entered. For example, the entry fee for a contestant entering all three divisions will be $15.

ACTIVITIES: In addition to the judging, booth space will be available for $5 for those contestants who want to sell kolache, str1udel or buchta. ONLY contestants will be allowed to sell these baked goods. We encourage authentic Czech dress at these activities. Other activities scheduled include an art festival and entertainment.

PRIZES: Prizes will be awarded in each of the divisions.

1st — $100 2nd — $ 50 3rd — $ 25 Tell your friends and acquaintances. We are looking for a large iiittendance. Further information may be obtained by writing the Temple Summer Festival, P.O. Box 441, Temple, Tx 76501; also by calling Jerry Gersbach at AC 817; 778-4421. We look forward to your participation in this demonstration of Czech culture.

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LATE, ARRIVING YOUTH LETTER LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK Dear Readers, We had very good attendance at our District I youth meeting at Brenham. The skating was loads of fun, even the tumbles most of us took.

Our monthly meeting is at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 4th. Bring your craft. We will also practice group talent for YAD. See you at the meeting.

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FEATURES JANETTE KOCUREK, CHARLES CINEK EXCHANGE WEDDING VOWS In an impressive ceremony Saturday afternoon, April 16th, in St. Mary's Church of the Assumption in West, Miss Janette Rita Kocurek and Frank Charles Cinek were' united in holy matrimony in a double-ring ceremony performed

by Rev. Bill Benish.

Parents of the newly-wed couple' are Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Kocurek and Mr. and Mrs. Alfons Cinek, all of West.

Grandparents include Mrs. Victoria Polansky of West, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Kocurek of Itasca, Mrs. Frank Girard, and Mr. J. P. Cinek, both of West.

The bride, given in marriage by her father, was attired in a formal gown of silk organza accented with Venise lace on the sheer bodice, the V-neckline, and on the full bishop sleeves and cuffs. The natural waistline edged in Venise lace fell to a circular skirt and swept to a chapel train which was edged with lace. A headpiece of matching Venise lace trimmed with pearls and crystals held her three-tiered veil of illusion.

To complete her ensemble, the bride carried a. cascading bouquet of white roses, glamellias, starburst mums, and gysophilia with blue and white streamers.

The bride's sister, Mrs. Bernise Klish, was matron of honor. Miss Charlotte Young served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids included Mrs. Patty Urbanovsky, sister of the bride; Mrs. Veronica Houston and Mrs. Pat Bezdek, the groom's sisters; Miss Mary Jane Kolar, the bride's cousin, and Miss Nancy Nors of West. The attendants wore long ice blue A-line dresses featuring a sheer ruffled cape; each carried a long stemmed white rose accented with baby's breath, gypsophilia, English ivy and blue and white streamers. In their hair, the attendants wore crescents of carnations, starburst mums and gypsophilia.

John Neill of Abbott served best man. Groomsmen were Edward Klish and Robert Urbanovsky, the bride's brothers-in-law, Tony Houston and Mike Bezdek,

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13 hosting the event. * * 1977 FALL MEETINGS The District I fall meeting will be held Sunday, October 9th, at Centerville, beginning at 2 p.m. * * The District V fall meeting will be held at Lodge No. 88, Houston on the second Sunday in October • * The District VII fall meeting will be held in San Antonio Sunday, Sept. 18, 1977, at Highland Park Lions Club Hall, 1505 So. Gevers, San Antonio. More details later.

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LODGE NO. 13, MIMI,: BOX Lodge meetings are hold the 3rd Sunday of each month at 2 p.m.

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LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN Monthly meetings held at the SPJST lodge building the third Tuesday of each month, at 8 p.m.

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

MRS. CHARLES CINEK the groom's brothers-in-law, Alvin Moravec, and Benny Kallus, both of West. Roby Urbanovsky, the bride's nephew, served as ring bearer.

Witnessing the ceremony were Fred Brem, the bride's cousin from Bedford and Robert Hessel, the groom's cousin of West..

Performing the ushers' duties were Johnny Grellhesl of Northcrest, and Wilford Gajdosik of Dallas, the groom's cousin.

Eddie Ray Banik and Eddie Hykel served as altar boys.

Mrs. Jerry Kucera was organist and Miss Charlotte Banik was soloist.

Following the ceremony the couple's parents were hosts to a suppet and dance at St. Martin's Parish Hall in Tours. The grand march was led by Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Sefcik of West.

After a short honeymoon trip, che couple will make their home in

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The bride is a member of Lodge 54, West, She is a former youth club member who served as president and secretary, and was our lodge's queen in 1974-75.

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

BREETIN BOARD District Meetings 1977 SPRING MEETINGS The District VI spring meeting will be held on the fourth Sunday, May 22, at Lodge No. 40, Hillje,

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SPJST — LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Regular lodge meetings held 2nd Wednesday of each month at 8:00 p.m.; social following.

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

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

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

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LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY 2nd Monday each month - officers meeting, 7 p.m. - Lodge meet-

ing, 7:30 p.m.

1st Sunday, each month - Youth

Club meeting, 1 p.m.

Every Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Social and games; refreshments, later.

- SPJST LODGE NO. 79, CORPUS CHRISTI

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

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LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND

Lodge meetings held the 1st Sunday of each month, at 2 p.m.

Board of trustees' meet after the regular meeting.

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dings, showers or parties. Call 862 -079or861-2forinmat and reservations.

- SPJST LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA

Regular lodge meeting every second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Executive meetings 4th Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. The building is available for private lease, phone 713-472-9356.

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LODGE 174, ROCKDALE

Lodge meetings every third "of each month at VFW, 7 p.m.

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LODGE NO. 175, FORT BEND

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

Monthly meetings held 2nd Sunday of month, 5 p.m. at the Rebekah Hail, Ave. K and 7th St.

6288 or 793-6284.

- SPJST LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS

The next meeting will be Monday, May 16th, at 7:30 p.m.

- SPJST LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON

Regular monthly meeting will be held Monday, May 9th, at 7:30 p.m.

- SPJST LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH

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

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

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LODGE NO. 107, FLORESVILLE

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

- SPJST LODGE NO. 135, ENNIS

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

- SPJST -LODGE NO. 141, SEALY

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

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LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON

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

The new lodge building is now open and available of any wed-

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LODGE NO. 176 NORTHWEST HOUSTON

Monthly meeting every 3rd Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m., Long Point National Bank.

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Meetings held the 2nd Wednesday of each month; youth club at 6:30 p.m.; adults meeting at 7:30.

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LODGE 178 LONGVIEW-KILGORE Regular meetings, third Sunday

of the month at Elderville Community Center at 2 p.m.

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

- SPJST --LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON

Meetings held on the second Sunday, each month, at St. Ann's Church in Burleson, at 4 p.m., unless otherwise specified.

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

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Chartering of Lodge No. 189, Bryan-College Station

Official Chartering Ceremonies of Lodge No. 189, Bryan-College Station, will be conducted by officers of the Supreme Lodge on Sunday, July 17th, 19'77, at the Lakeview Club, 3 miles N-NE of

Wednesday, May 4, 1977 Bryan on FM 974, also known as the Tabor Road. Watch for further details.

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S.P.J.S.T. REST HOME NO. I 500 East Lake Drive P. 0. Box 850 Taylor, Texas 76574 S.P.J.S.T. REST HOME NO. II P. 0. Box 347

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Bring your parents because it will be Parents Appreciation Night; refreshments will be served and a very nice evening is planned.

May 1st was set for Clean-up Day at the lodge.

Easter has come and gone, but it was a great day at Lodge 88; our Easter egg hunt was a great success and our social was great.

Thanks to all who helped and donated such lovely gifts.

Fraternally, Ruth Duncan (4-28-77) Youth Leader SPJST

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LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO

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YOUTH SECTION Youth Activity Calendar YOUTH ACTIVITY CALENDAR

District I -YAD, Saturday, June 18, Lodge 9 Snook; Camp — July 22-25, Val Verde District II — Training Class, May 23rd.

YAD, July 10, Lodge 80, Holland Camp — Juniors, July 26-29; Teens, July 29-Aug. 1, Val Verde District III -- Camp, July 18-21, Val Verde District IV' -Camp, Aug. 3-6, Val Verde District V -- YAD at Lodge 88, Houston, August 7 Camp, June 24-2'7, Circle D Resort, Bastrop District VI — Camp, June 20-23 at Circle D Resort, Bastrop District VII — YAD, July 17, Corpus Christi SPJST —

From The Lodge Youth Leaders LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON

PLEASE NOTE: Meeting date for May is changed. The meeting will be held Friday, May 13th at 7 p.m.

Dear Readers, The El Campo Lodge No. 50 Youth Club held their monthly meeting April 11th at 7 p.m., at the home of Frankie Vanek.

We had an Easter egg hunt and party which was enjoyed by all.

The youth practiced dances for the District VI meeting which will be held in May. We had nominations for the election of officers that will be held at our May meeting; the meeting will be held May 9th, at 7 p.m., at Bennie Bartos' residence.

Rita Vanek and Georgie Henderson.

Fraternally, Mrs. Vlasta Bartos (4-26-77) Youth Leader SPJST —

Letters From The Youth LODGE NO. 155, AUSTIN

Dear Members and Friends: The Austin SPJST Youth Club met Tuesday, March 29th in the home of our leader, Mrs. Gloria Ebner.

The meeting was presided over by our president, Janet Hejl. We gave the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Mark Jezisek led us in a prayer, and Terry Ebner gave us a financial report. We had a very good attendance with at least one parent from each family attending the meeting.

We discussed what we would be doing at the meeting. At the next meeting we will have election of new officers.

Everyone should be thinking about and planning crafts and activities for the coming YAD event.

We will have a picnic at Apache Shores again during the summer.

The members were reminded to

send Easter cards to their adopted grandparents in the rest home.

Fraternally, Dexter Simons (11) (4-28-77) — SPJST — LODGE NO. 66, WACO

Dear Readers, The District III Youth Club spring meeting was held at Lodge 6, Cottonwood, April 17th. The meeting was called to order by President Rita Kamas.

Election of officers for the 197778 year were held. They are as follows: President — Charlotte Banik 1st Vied President . Rita Kamas 2nd Vice President—Steve Stanislav Secretary — David Dobecka Treasurer — Camille Mandak Historian — Becky Skrabanek Reporter Eddie Banik Photographers — Joe Steinman (for the northern section) and Eddie Hykel (for the southern portion).

The treasurer's report was given.

The clubs were reminded to turn in their second edition cookbook money.

We will buy a PA system for the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home in Taylor. We will also purchase a tape cassette and ledger for the secretary to keep more accurate records.

It was decided to give trophies for the winners of the 1977 volleyball playoffs. Congratulations to the winners; who are the Junior team from Lodge 54, West; and the Teen team from Lodge 6, Cottonwood.

Being no further business the meeting was adjourned. I hope you all are perparing for this year's TAD, and making plans to attend camp.

Fraternally, Steve Stanislav (4-27-77) — SPJST — LODGE NO. 179, WARRENTON

Dear Members, The youth club of Lodge No. 179, 'Warrenton, held their monthly meeting on April 15th. It was discussed and decided that we go skating on April 24th, and also that we will attend the District I meeting at the Silver Wings Ballroom in Brenham.

There was also some planning for YAD and we will have One Royalty queen and duchess corn-

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peting this year. The meeting was then adjourned and refreshments were served afterward.

Fraternally, Lynn Leonhardt President (4-28-77) - SPJST LODGE NO. 54, WEST Dear Members, This is a reminder to let you know about our youth club meeting to be held Wednesday, May 4, at 7 p.m. There will be a lot of old and new business to discuss, including election of officers and committees for the coming year.

Bring your parent(s) and visit our club and see for yourself how we conduct meetings and what your child can benefit by becoming an active member. I became an active club member at the age of 6 and I have been active since then to almost all the activities planned by the youth leaders, and I have enjoyed everyone of them by meeting new and old friends.

Let's have a large attendance and show our respect to our mothers since it is close to Mother's Day. Bye, I'll be seeing you.

Fraternally, Edwin Sefcik (4-28-77) Historian - SPJST — LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Teens: As you know the Teen monthly meeting has been changed to the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Please plan to attend this meeting because we will elect our 1977-1978 officers.

Hope to see you there on May 9th, at 7 p.m.

Fraternally, Jerri Poston (18) (4-23-77) - SPJST LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA Dear Readers, We have a new youth leader, Mrs. Connie Simicek (her phone number is 481-5653, and we are trying to start another youth club in Pasadena.

Our first meeting was held April 4 and we had 3 or 4 members attending. We planned to have an activity for this month, which will be a skating party at the Almeda Skate Ranch. Money for our trips has to be earned by selling popcorn at the social games, dances, plus making crafts at the monthly meetings; but we need more mem-

bers to attend our youth club meetings. If you want to come and see what it is like at our next meeting, then come to the meeting May 11th at 7:30 p.m. Looking forward to seeing you!

Fraternally, Jeannetta Klechka (4-23-77) - SPJST LODGE NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE Dear Readers, Sunday, April 3rd, our lodge held its monthly meetings. Following the adult meeting our youth club gave a short Easter program which was enjoyed by all.

At our youth club meeting it was decided to give favors to the hospital for one of our charities this month. Next month will be the election of officers. Before the adjournment of the meeting the results of the Easter egg decorating contest was given. The winners were: 6-11 — Jean Zak, 1st, and Tommy Holy, 2nd; 12-17, Annie Zabransky — 1st and Laurie Chudej, 2nd.

After our meeting we found out that the Easter Bunny had paid us a visit and so everyone went to hunt eggs. Jean Zak found the most eggs and Kim Drozd came in second. Everyone found lots of eggs and was very pleased with the bunny's visit.

Refreshments and lunch were then served. Door prize winners were: Youth — Dana Vasek, and Adult — Mrs. Vicky Zak. The April birthday cake was won by Mrs. Frank Zabransky.

Our next meeting will be held on May 8th. Try to attend.

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LODGE NO. '79, CORPUS CHRISTI Dear Readers, Our youth club will hold its next meeting May 8th. We will have a Mother's Day program during the day. May 7th we will have a rehearsal for the program.

April 16th five members plus our youth leader and assistant youth leader went to Robstown for their meeting. We donated $2 to their charity project. Also, DYC Maxine Pavliska came to explain about District YAD. During the month of April we had a fund-raising project in which we raised $127.50. We will

use the money for a weekend outing.

Remember May 7th and 8th, and please come.

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LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO Dear Readers, The El Campo Lodge No. 50 Youth Club met at the home of Frankie Vanek at 7 p.m.

The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance.

We had an Easter egg hunt and party.

Then we sang "Happy Birthday" to our members who had birthdays in April. They were Patrick Bartos, Jeffrey Goerig and Mike Kana.

Refreshments were served by Mrs. Rita Vanek and Mrs. Georgie Henderson.

Fraternally, Joseph Bartos (4-26-77) SPJST — CZECHOSLOVAKIAN COSTUMES Jan Schoenemann Age 14 Route 2, Box 157 Somerville, Texas 77879 Lodge No. 9 District I The recently established Republic of Czechoslovakia is composed of Moravia, Bohemia, and Slovakia and each province has several types of costumes. Two features of Czech dress are its brilliance of coloring and the embroidery in its decoration. Neither sex has the privilege of using this type of ornamentation, as stitchery is found in the men's as well as in the women's dress. The hand-woven linen shirt displays fine embroidery at the wrist and neck, the white trousers, short and wide, are lace trimmed or fringed at the bottom. These garments are fashioned of buckskin also.

When of linen, they are shirred or smocked at the top. Around the waist is wound a sash of red and black, its ends falling to the ankle.

The wide leather belt over it is pierced or embroidered. ,High boots of polished leather encase feet and legs. The short, sleeveless jacket is so heavily incrusted with beautiful embroidery that but little of the foundation material, velvet, silk, cloth or sheepskin, is visible. A felt hat of minute size has for its trimming

Wednesday, May 4, 1977 an embroidered band, or a smart is folded in a variety of ways, feather and a bunch of flowers. each of which indicates the village The Ctech's overcoat is of skin or district from which the wearer with the fur worn toward the comes. Bath cap and kerchief are body. The skin is elaborately orna- beautifully embroidered and edged mented with the stichery of finer with lace, though some of the skins which have been colored in head shawls are of red or yellow vegetable dyes made by the peas- cotton similar to the' bandanna. ants from native plants. The tulip, The small shoulder shawls are of pink, and star are the favorite white embroidered in striking dethemes used in designs destined signs in colors or black, with fringe for costume, furniture and pottery as the edge finish. alike.

The men of the Slovak districts The feminine silhouette is ren- clothe themselves in tunics, loose dered by the full, short sleeves, garments, and large breeches of ankle-length skirt which is worn native homespun girdled about the over two or three petticoats, each waist by broad belts over a foot in trimmed with hand-made lace. width that hold all sorts of imThe skirt itself is made of a series plements necessary for hunting, of aprons, very full and straight, eating and smoking. Broad-brimand generally of different ma- med hats decked with flowers and terials. The darker one, trimmed gaudy beads form the head covwith lace, is worn in front. Many ering.

Snuggly fitting hoods of red rows of shirring attach these straight pieces of wool or linen to cloth, striped, ankle-length skirts, which do not have the fullness of the straight belts. the Czech woman's skirt, are the The blouse of soft, fine, white most colorful of the Slovak womcotton or linen is either gathered an's garments, though the bodice or finely plaited at the neck, thus sparkles with embroidery of sevgiving much fullness at the front eral bright colors. and back. The neck is finished SPJST with an embroidered band or a decorated ruffle three inches in width. The most striking part of the blouse is the sleeve which is very full, with an oblong of gay embroidery covering a large portion of its surface. It is gathered at the elbow, stopping in an ern-, broidered ruffle, or is caught into a band at the wrist. Little of the blouse except the sleeve and neck finish shows, as over it is placed a shot, sleeveless close fitting jacket of dark material, made of silk and embroidered in rich colors. In Moravia this jacket has large bunches of wool pompoms down the front.

The Czech woman loves to wear EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY an elaborate apron embroidered, We, the undersigned Resolution lace-trimmed, and of bright cotton or silk. Down the front hang the Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 103, long ends of the colorful ribbon Flatonia, in behalf of the entire which fasten it. This is mainly membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved worn for church or visiting.

The high boot is normally black family of our departed lodge with scallops or some form of brother, JIM KOCIAN, decoration at the top. Long, handknitted stockings of red or white who passed away at 12:55 p.m. wool are worn with this foot-wear. Thursday, March 31, 1977, in the Very little of the woman's hair Colonial Nursing Home in Schushows as the entire head is covered lenburg, following a lengthy illby a cap or a kerchief which is ness. He had reached the age of worn over the cap and tied in a 75 years and 23 days. Born March knot at the back or simply knot- 8th, 1902, in Flatonia, he was a ted under the chin. This kerchief son of the late Inocenc and Mary

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(Wasinka) Kocian. He attended Albrecht School and the Flatonia School.

On November the 24th, 1927, at Cistern, he was married to Emma Helmcamp. He was engaged in farming, ranching, and carpenter work; he also worked for the railroad at one time and the local livestock commission. The couple resided in Flatonia, and between Waelder and Flatonia. He was a member of the Flatonia Methodist Church, SPJST, and Woodmen of the World.

Funeral services were held April 2nd at 3 p.m. at the Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Flatonia with Rev. Henry Newman officiating, interment was in the Flatonia City Cemetery.

Pallbearers were nephews Chas.

Kocian, Donald Kocian, Otto Kocian, Jr., Louis Pavlica, Victor Doehring and Frank Mares, Jr. Surviving are: his wife, Mrs. Jim Emma Kocian of Flatonia; two daughters, Mrs. Frank (Lexie) Phrampus and Mrs. James (Lillian) Cochran, both of San Antonio; two brothers, Enoch Kocian of Weimar and Otto Kocian of Schulenburg; four sisters, Angelina Pavlica, Otilia Mares, Vlasta Doehring, all of 'Flatonia, and Stella Cunningham of Fort Worth; four grandchildren, Patti Cochran, Clayton Cochran, Gene Phrampus, Ernie Phrampus, all of San Antonio.

He was preceded in death by a son, Edwin James Kocian in infancy; brothers, Julius Kocian, John Kocian, Joe Kocian (twin brother), Adolph Kocian, Eddie Kocian, Eddie Edward Kocian (infant) sister, Mary Lauer; parents, Inocenc and Mary Kocian.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Cammittee: Joe Vybiral, Jr. L. J. Sander째, Vinc Pechacek ^ SPJST --

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We, the undersigned Resmution Committee of SPJST Lod ge No. 95, Seymour, on behalf of our entire membership, do hereby express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed brother, AUGUST STAVINOHA,

age 88, who died Sunday afternoon, April 10th in a Seymour hospital.

Rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m.

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Monday in Seymour Memorial Funeral Home, with mass at 10 a.m.

Tuesday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial was in Seymour Catholic Cemetery.

Born January 6th, 18:x, in Ammansville, he had been a resident of Baylor County since 1928 and was a retired farmer; he was a member of the Catholic Church.

Survivors include a son, Henry of Seymour; two daughters, Mrs. Lillie Ondricek of Seymour, a nd Mrs. Evelyn Booe of Monday; a brother, Charlie of Moulton; three sisters, Mrs. Louise Welfel and Mrs. Sophie Jirpovsky, both of Shiner, and Mrs. Albino, Wagner of Danbury: 7 grandchildren; and a great-grandchildren.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: George E. Holub Edna Holub Patsy Sosolik — SPJST — EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge Pokrok Dallas No. 84, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed sister, CAROLYN MARIE FRAZIER, who passed away on April 3, 1977, at the age of 24.

Survivors include her husband, Carl Frazier of Dallas; daughter, Kimberly Forrest Frazier of Dallas; mother, Lillian Jennings of Dallas; brothers, Jerry Jennings and Adrian Jennings, both of Dallas; sister, Marilyn Cheney, Dallas, and grandmother, Minnie Jennings of Dallas.

Services were held April 5th at the Sparkman Hillcrest Northwest Highway Chapel. Rev. A. A. Talia.ferro officiated. Entombment was at Hillcrest Mausoleum.

Pallbearers were: Greg Harles, Gary Fisher, Jerry Schultz, Jim Brewer, Jerry Beaty and Hugo Folks.

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

Resolution Committee: Evelyn Salac Annie Steiner Paul Hagar

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We, the Resolution Committee of Jaromir Lodge No. 54, West, in behalf of our membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family on the death of your husband, father, grandfather and our beloved lodge brother,

Lee Hruska of Clifton; two sisters, Mrs. Irene Brown of Waco and Mrs. Wilma Crippen of Lubbock; and six grandchildren.

Services were held at 10 a.m.

Monday in West Brethren Church, with Reg. Albert Michalik and Rev. William Hellish officiating.

Interment followed in St. Mary's Cemetery, West. Aderhold Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Pallbearers were Henry Lednicky, Leon Hruska, Alfred Gerik, Charles Smajstrla, Frank Jezek and Lynn Harris.

May our departed lodge brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committet: Rosie Cocek Jan Vaculik — SPJST — EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 95, Seymour, on behalf of our entire membership, do hereby express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed brother, RAYMOND I. HRUSKA,

RUDOLPH STANLEY SOSOLIK,

age 69, a West Civic leader and retired postmaster, who passed away Saturday, April 23, 1977, in West Rest Haven.

Born in La Grange, July 17, 1907, he moved to West a year later. In his boyhood days he was a carrier for the Waco News-Tribune, and graduated from West High School in 1926. He also was in the grocery and hardware business for 28 years in West.

On January 1, 1956, Brother Hruska became West's 18th postmaster, appointed by President Eisenhower. Upon his retirement on December 31, 1973, he had served longer than any other West postmaster.

In addition to his other activities, he was a member of West Brethren Church, Masonic Lodge No. 475 (served as secretary 14 years), Scottish Rite (Waco Consistory), Karem Shrine Temple West Kiwanis Club, We'st Chamber of Commerce, SPJST Lodge No. 54, West Bass Club and West Volunteer Fire Department.

Brother Hruska married Christine Nemecek July 17, 1934, in West.

Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Shieldes of Lubbock and Mrs. Jeanette Colley of Dallas; one brother, John

who died April 18th, 1977.

Brother Sosolik was born in Bomarton on February 4, 1916, and was a veteran of WW II. He was a bricklayer. He married Bobbie Jean Moore April 28, 1943 in Seymour.

Brother Sosolik was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 95, the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and Brick Layers Union No. 4 in Wichita Falls.

Rosary was held April 19th at 7 p.m. at Elliston Funeral Home.

Mass was held Wednesday morning April 20th, at 10 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, conducted by Rev. Robert Vretean, OMI. Interment was in the SPJST Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Brent Sosolik, Raymond Sosolik, Ronnie Hostas, Eric Hostas, all of Seymour, John Sosolik and Benton Sosolik, both of Vernon.

Survivors include his wife, Bobbie Jean; two sons, Rudy of Vernon, and Bobby of Stephenville; one daughter, Deborah of Wichita Falls; two brothers, Anton of Vernon and Leo of Seymour; four sisters, Mrs. Albina Jones of Ozark, Ala., Mrs. Tillie Diers of St. Louis, Mo., Mrs. Mary Peters of Wichita Falls, and Mrs. Julie Hostas of Seymour; and one grandchild.

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Wednesday, May 4, 1977 May our departed brother rest 14 eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: George E. Holub Edna Holub Patsy Sosolik

eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Mary Hale Rose Steinman Mary Pavey

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REMEMBERING GEORGE PAVELKA Died April 29, 1975

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We, the Resolution Committee of Jaromir Lodge No. 54, West, in behalf of the membership hereby express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge sister, MISS ANNIE K. MAREK,

age 89, of 300 Haven in West, who died Friday morning, April 15th, 1977 in the West Community Hospital.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Albert Michalik officiating. Burial was in National Cemetery in West.

Survivors include several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were: Monroe Lander, Woodrow Girard, Vince Nemec, Walter Marek, Joe Zahirniak, and Joe Kadlubar.

May our departed lodge sister rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Rosie Cocek Jan Vaculik -SPJST-

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We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed sister, THERESA MILLER,

who passed away Thursday, April 7th in a Denver, Colorado, hospital at the age of 82 years. Sister Miller had been residing with a daughter in Littleton, Colorado, for the past year.

She was a member of Lodge 154, for 85 years.

Survivors include daughters, Mrs. Mary Baumbarner, Littleton, Colorado, and Mrs. Virginia Hill, Springfield, Virginia; brothers, Rudolph Chaloupka and Joe Chaloupka, •both of Fort Worth; five grandchildren and one greatgrandchild.

Services were held at 11 am.

Nfonday in Shannon's North Chapel, Fort Worth. Interment was in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

May our departed sister rest in

Remembering what a very important part of our lives he was.

Thinking of empty places that will remain in our hearts and homes.

Comforting ourselves with the thought that he knew we all loved him very much, Knowing he is forever gond from our homes but not from our hearts.

On April 29th it was two years that the Lord called George Pavelka to his eternal rest and we have not forgotten him. He left us suddenly but the memories of him have stayed in our hearts and our minds. He left behind a legacy which we will always treasure, his love of life, his love of farming, and the music that he loved very much, which was for so many years a part of his life.

Although time has eased the hurt of his leaving, time will not erase the memories we cherish of him. He is sadly missed by his family and everyone who knew him.

Helen Pavelka, wife George, Jr., and John Pavelka, sons Marie Pavelka, daughter-in-law and grandchildren - SPJST EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 184, Moulton, in behalf of all our members do hereby express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, JULIUS KUBICEK,

who passed away March 7th, 1977 in the Shiner Hospital, at age 75.

Funeral services were held March 9th at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Moulton, with Rev. Henry Psencik, Rev. Robert Schmidt and Rev. Fred J. Gallagher officiating. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Brother Kubicek joined the SPJST Society in November, 1934,

and at the time of his death, he was a member of Lodge 184, Moulton.

Survivors are his wife and 4 daughters, plus a number of grandchildren.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Helen Vasek Jim Novosad Frank C. Wagner - SPJST EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge Hvez,da Tem,su SPJST No. 47, Seaton, in behalf of the entire lodge membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our dear departed brother, WILLIAM (WILL) SLUM,

age 79, of Route 3, Temple (Little Flock community), who passed away Saturday, March 12th in a Temple hospital after a long illness.

Brother Simek was born on July 27th, 1897, in Granger, Williamson County, where he grew up and later spent the rest of his life in Bell County. He was married to the former Miss Bertha Hrachovy in December of 1917. They were engaged in farming in east Bell County and later at Rosebud.

After retirement, they returned to live in Bell County, in the Little Flock Community.

Brother Simek was a member of our lodge for 55 years.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Be4tha Simek of Temple; four sons, William A. Simek and Victor L. Simek, both of Temple, Alfred A. Simek and Leroy L. Simek, both of Waco; Your daughtera, Mrs).

Raymond (Vlasta) Machalicek and Mrs. Bertha Provazek, both of Waco, Mrs. Wilma Bane of Holland, and Mrs. Jeanette Waters of Dallas; one brother, John Simek of Houston; two sisters, Mrs. Ella Skrabanek and Mrs. Molly Ondrasek, both of Red Ranger, 21 grand children and 10 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 11 Tuesday, March 15 in the Seaton Brethren Church, with the Rev. Milton Maly officiating in the English and Czech languages. Interment followed in the Seaton National Cemetery. His grandsons served as pallbearers. Harper-Talasek Funeral Home was in charge

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of the arrangements.

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

Resolution Committee: Adeline Kohutek Ruby L. Bolton Dorothy Pechal 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 DR. THOMAS N. DELANEY,

age 77, who passed away Tuesday, April 12th, in a Temple hospital.

Dr. Delaney resided at 1719 North 7th Street, Temple, Texas.

He was born in Waco and attended schools of optometry in Chicago, Houston, and California; he moved to Temple in 1935. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Shriner Lodge, and the Scottish Rite, also SPJST Lodge No. 87.

Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 14th, in the Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple with Rev. Mack N. Morris officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery.

Survivors include his widow of Temple and two nieces.

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. 126, Ross, in •behalf of our membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother, JAN SHERIN,

age 89, of Route 5, Waco, who died Sunday afternoon, April 24, 1977, in a Waco hospital.

Rosary was recited at 8 p.m.

Monday in Kotch Funeral Home in West, and Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m.

Tuesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, with Rev. William Benish officiating. Interment was in St. Mary's Cemetry, at West.

Brother Skerik was born in Czechoslovakia and came to the United States in 1913, settling in the Taylor area. He had lived in

Corpus Christi and Mart for several years and in the Ross area for the past 57 years. He was a retired farmer.

Brother Skerik joined the SPJST in 1927 having been a member of Lodge 126, Ross, for 50 years.

His wife, Mrs. Sophie Skerik, died in January, 1962.

Survivors include two sons, John Skerik and Frank Skerik, both of Route 5, Waco; three daughters, Mrs. John R. (Rosie) Urban of West, Mrs. John (Mary) Dirba of Sealy and Mrs. Joseph F. (Helen) Soukup of West; one sister, Mrs. Mary Makovy of Waco; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

His grandsons served as pallbearers. They are: Joe Urban, Frank Dirba, John Dirba, Henry Dirba, Jerry Chudej, and Rocky Charanza.

May he rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Joe Dujka Eugene J. Gerik Bohus 3. Chupik SPJST

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Oslava Dne matek ve SpojenYch statech mela svilj vznik roku 1807, kdy ji ku pocte sve matky, pkedcha zejiciho roku zemfela, zavedla Anna Jarvisova z Baltimore. V nasledujicich letech rozaffila se pak tato krasna mySlenka v rade statu severoamerickYch, a roku 1913 kongres ye Washingtonu zvlaatni NIATICK0 NAglE! resoluci prohlasil druhou nedeli v Co dam Ti. Inatieko, za tolik Lasky? kvetnu za narodni svatek.

Ai Tvoji drahou lie pokryji vrasky Vliv naaich matek je pa calk a stiorem rozkvete Tva dobra hlava, patrnY. Jsou naSim neocenitelchci bS1 Tvou oporou, matie:ko draha. nYm pokladem. Jsou naSimi prvNa =tem srdci zhieje g se, mati, nimi ueitelkami, ktere si podrii iivot se chladOm Ti zdati. vtdy dulezite misto, obydejne to Pail svou nastavim v poeestne praci, hlavni, v naSich citech. Je to ale, at' vidy se blaho pod krov nam vraci. g' el, take smutnYrn faktem, te i Ki likern me poiehnej, ma draha mati, kdy jsme matkam tolik povini, at' mohu verne vidy v slovu svem statit.prokazujeme-li jim pozornost, nedinime to pro jejiCh neseetne zaMatieko nag e, jak jsi Ty dobra sluze o nas tivot, ale east() proto, Srdce Ty e zlate pro nas jen bije. te je to zvyklost, te to delaji druz Tv:i7ch vern:iich odi radost se life zi. do dui mladYch, matteko, /lam!

Mateisstvi da,va podnet ke vzniJak Tvoje srdce milovat urni! ku jemnejSim, yznesenejaim vlastSrdeeku ditete fitly porozumi, nostem. jet obohacuji, a soudasne dvojnisob za1 nas srdce Tve svira, oeist'uji a upeviiuji silk souvisici v radostech na gich jas z oka Ti zira. s nag existenci. Laskavost matky Tva mks, hehee celuje skrane, smetuji k velikosti, ktere bychom tfeba fie od price tvrde jsou dlane. men Vaichni mit vice na nag tivotni pouti. Den matek promlouva Svitek matek pouha dve slo- je neustale v naSem titi pfitomvs, ale co vSe v sobe skrStvaji. Je to na, sile ktera se pokouSi zadriet jeden z nejvetSich a nejpietnej- ruku zlodinovu, zmirnit nenavist a aich syatitir, jimt uctivarne yYznam pomluvy, ktere tolik nas tivot ztrp neb pamatku sve matky. Cim se euji, sile, ktera nas tint bezpeenejstivarne starAimi, tim jsou nam Simi. nejlepAimi vzpominky na to co Matky mrtve — pitmete naSi kdysi bylo, na ty uplynule dny na- netnou vzpominku; a Matky Nye, beho mladi, kdy jsme byli jeSte pfijmete od nas ycledne blahopfadoma s rodiei a byli jsme beze ni. Katdeho dne vzporninejme vdee vtech starosti tivi. ne svYch matek, nejlepSiho pfitele, Jestlite se nem stalo tu hned jehot je dloyeku doptano mite. * * pfispechala matka aby hned tu Zloba a hnev kazi krev. Proto bolest rozfoukala a bylo zase dobte. Zbkvaji, jak jsem pravil jen jdeme vpfed s dobrou vuli, laskou ty vzpominky nam, kteti tu jette pochopenim pro druhe a das od

redakce

4. KVETNA 1977 Onsu snatme se vmyslet do lade druheho. Tak docilime vice souladu, harmonie a vSe kolem nas se bude s nand usmivat. Mnoho prate jeSte deka vykonani, a to pottebuje aby jsme si porozumeli a spoleene Ni ku pfedu k Apinemu zdaru. * * Lekafi se shoduji v torn, te zlost tropi v naSich utrobach velkou akodu a east() spou,Sti v nas zaporne pocity, jako je nenavist, hnev, zavist a vztek. Upozoriluji, fie kdy se rozeilujeme, kdy nenavidime, zlobou si znaene Skodime, starnem, Noutnem jako bychom pachali sebevratdu. Pra-ve opak na nas udinkuje povaha, ktera je nejen shovivava, ale pfatelska laskava, jemni a trpeliva. Laska a pfatelst nas ma posilovat, uzdravovat, Wit a omlazovat. Spra ynY pomer dodava nam vnittni silu a katde dilo se nam lepe dafi * * Ronk urnig jazykii, tolikrat jsi ilovekem, prohlasil velikY basnik Goethe. Kdo um: vice jazyku, pkiletitost uplatniti se ye vice pig -padechnltekdovla pouze jeden. Ma lepti schopniost utiti talentt, pra y a mod. Idealni pfatelstvi tada porozumeni druh druhu. Pfi poznani ciziho jazyka, je to poznani nova kultury, a dava motnost jejiho oceneni a vyznamu.

Oast( se tvrdi, ze mnoho nedorozumeni v mezinarodni einnosti a stykani vtibec s jinSurti narody se mute odtwodnit tim, ze Adastnici nemohou si y zajemne pothopit a rozumet k vuli neznani jejich jazyku, tud't kultury, zvykii, a pod.

SPJST

QBDIl DOPISOVATELO sic! KROIfiEK tEN V ENNIS Pane' se nam vydafila nage schtze konana, 14. dubna. no bylo 30 elenek a tfi nav gtevnice a site pi. Mary Aebestik pi. Agnes Madel a pi. Bessie Trojadek, ittera se zaroven stala naafi 'Oenkou. Indy ji mezi nas pfijimame a

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22 doufame, le se ji bude libit mezi nami. Take moji dva synovci Joe a Velem Houdek.

Sestry Novak, Hejnk, Houdek a janidek pkinesly kviti, nadherne rule, a iris a ozdobyly sttl nic. Postradaly jsme sestry Tupk, Foit, Zabojnik, Jeska, Parma, Noll, Mary Hrabina a Celesta Hrabina, ktere z jistkch ptidin nebyly schlIze ptitomne.

Nemocna hleiena sestra Annie Trojadek. Podepsaly jsme pozdravni listek a poslaly s ptanim brzkeho uzdraveni. Sestra ptedsedkyne pteeetla dopis od Jr. Sokolu v kterem dekuji za proSitou deku kterou jim kroutek daroval ku speneteni ku hrazeni cesty do Chicaga na slat. Sestry kroutku vyslovuji uptimnou soustrast sestte Celeste Hrabinove nad odchodem jeji Avagrove pi, Mary (Vavra) Honza. Take sestra Georgia Tupk me zdelila, ze ye Velkkch HoAteradkach na Morave zemtel pan Frank Krhanek, bratr to nal zesnule sestry Botany Tape. Oboum zesnulkm ptejeme ldidnk spanek.

Po.iila se deka pro sestru Pettik.

Narozeniny v dubnu mail sestry Tro jaZek, Andrews, a Lipscomb.

Zazpivaly jsme jim a ptaly vk dobre. Sestra Kopeekova napinila sklenieku z knofliely a nechala sestram hadat, ktera uhodne nejkolik koflidkil jest ye skleniece dostane darek. 8t'astrka byla sestra Rose Mynardik a dostala knonifty a tucet kolacu. Sestra Marie K. Latnovskk zajela do Ft. Worth v sobotu 16. dubna a zridastnila se svatby sve vnueky sl.

Carol Latnovskk, dcera to p. a pi.

Alfred Latnovskkch. Jmeno tenicha neni znamo. Ptejeme novomantehlm mnoho Atesti do budoucna. Vkde se konaji ptipravk ku potadanemu Polka Festivalu 7. a 8. kvetna. deske sine pedou kolade a Atriidle kterkch se spottebuje velka spousta. Take naS krou tek bude miti zase stanek a bude prodavat rudne zhotovene, neb fine ruzne darovane veci neb katdk si rad koupi nem na pamatku.

Srdeene vas vkchny zveme z ka I zdall, ptijcite se s rami pobavit a obveselit. Tak mile sestry budu se zase Wit na shledanou v ptati schuzi 12. kvetna.

S pozdravem Fatima Zazvorka

TAK OELICOS

Pik Anetka Ileudkova V nedeli 17. dubna katolicka osada v Ennis oslavovala '75. vkroei zaloteni taannejSi osady. Slykla jsem, ze to bylo velmi pekne s eeskym zpevem a pry bylo vzpoinenuto na ty prvni zaeatky kdy se osada zalozila. Take jsem minulk tkden miuvila s ptibuznou pi.

Mary (John) Honzovou a to me sdelila, ze byla nedavno v San Antonio kde navStivila sve netete, ktere jsou Sestriakami v klagete a tet sla navaivit Sesttleky na odpodinku. Se sestrou Rufinou si pekne pohovotila a tato vzpominala na ty take zadatky, kdy ona uoila v Ennis pied mnoha lety.

VSe si dobte pamatovala ac jit ji bude 92 let. Sestra Faustina je yelice nemocna a tedy s ni nemluvila, cot je ekoda. Jak mnoho se zmenilo od doby, kdy osada sv.

Jana zaeala existovat — kdyby, tak mohli ti prvni osadnici s vratt, jiste by byli ptekvapeni nad tim pokrokem, ze ano?

Minuly tyden byla pohtbena v Portland, Oregon pi. Frantieka Marie Bedvatova. Zesnula se narodila 24. listopadu 1895 v Prate a ode na. yeenost 15. dubna 1977. Do Ameriky ptijela v srpnu 1920 po lodi Mauretania a myslim, ze jela ptimo do Oregonu, kde se provdala za p. Bedvale, aeskeho legionate z prvni svetove valky, ktery ji ptedeSel pied mnoha lety. Pani Beevatova byla dobra oeska,, vlastenka a vidy Atedite podporovala vkchny dobre freely. Sve ctyri dce ry dobte vychovala a ony ji ctily a milovaly a zptijemriovaly ji tivot at do konce. Dopisovala do mnohkch eeskych dasopisil a krajane ji znaji lepe pod jmenem "Teta z Prahy." Byla to dobra, tena a ptitelkyne a budeme ji postradat. Zesnule necht' je zeme lehka a pozdstalkm vysiovujeme nasi hlubokou soustrast.

Ve §tvrtek 21. dubna zdej§i ranni noviny meli velmi peknk elanek o naS'ich krajanech v jejich Food Section. Tento elanek napsala Carol Sewell, redaktorka teto east novin. Byla jsem velmi pfekvapena timto peknkm elankem, ye kterem bylo psano velice pane o nasIch rdech. Byly tam Mt obrazky v barvach a vk bylo pekne a spravne vysvetleno, jake byly ty zadatky na§ich pionkril a jak se

ptidiriovali kdy ptigli do teto zeme. Byla tam zminka o Polka festivalu a kdy to bude v Ennis, pak tez o tech druhych festivalech v jinkch osadach. Take se zminili o 'nest& West a o tech ttech pek.arnach a o jejich kolaeich a Priem pedivu a jak jsou tyto vyhledavany i jinenarodovci. Tet rekli, ze Ceske- organisace se staraji o udr2eni kultury a zvykd na*Sich pra°fed. A take tam men nekolik ptedpisa na Ceske peei yo. • Toto jest prune, co ranni noviny napsaly vlastne otiskh nee° pekneho naSich lidech a tak to ma bkt, jestlite si tito to zaslouti. Jd nemam rada hanlive a uratlive elanky 0 tech na gich krajanech, protok si toho nezasiouti. Prato jseni to pani napsala dekovny dop s a pki/otila listek a pozvani, aby se ptiSla podivat na prtivod a tet do nektere sine a pobavila se s nami o nakm Polka festivalu. Kdo odebirate ran ni noviny anebo znate nekoho kdo je ma, tak si to pozorne pteetete, je to zajimave. Slykla jsem, k pi.

Norsova z westske pekarny je sestrou zdejSiho p. Johna Kubadaka, ktereho dobte zname. Ptejeme katclemu dobremu krajand mnoho nspecird v katdem podnikani a kdo mdtete, podpotte je. Mame se Addy drtet pohromade a vezmete ' ti vtdy sve krajany klad ze Zidd; podporuji a vtdy jim pornohou, kdy je toho zapottebi. Tedy se timto tet, ye spojeni jest sila!

Mill ptatele, ptiAl tkden budeme miti ten Polka festival, tedy planujte byti s nami v ty dny. Jen aby nam poeasi ptalo a bylo hezky, a jiste se nam to zas vydati.

Taira se, ze zas se sejdu se svYmi, ptateli a znamYmi aspori jednou do roka, kdy ne easteji. Tedy nezapomerite a ptijd'te Minulk tkden jsem se byla podivat na pani Kfi gkovou v Ennis. Ve lice jsem ji rada videla a ptejl ji brzke uzdraveni a ptijdu nekdy zase si pohovotit. Mejte se &bre vkchni vkde.

Onehdy jsem psala o torn jak mladik v Tennessee mel nehodu kdy v dulnim neStesti mu byly ntiznuty obe race, a ze lekati mu je pi sill a prorokuji, ze do roka bude miti °net cit v nich. Nyni tento mladik David Jackson, kteremu je 19 let, se prave otenil s mladou 18.letou divku y Baxter,

Ve stiedu 4. icvetna 1977.

Tennessee. Ovgem, svatebni prstenek musel miti uvazanY kolern krku nebot' obe ruce jsou zatim v obvazu. Bylo mu piano, aby za svuj hrdinsky ein zachranit kamarada, byl zase brzy zdrav a dobte se mu vedlo i jeho mangelce.

SPJST — Bryan, Texas CtenY bratte redaktore, mile sestry a bratti: U potoka hezka mlada divka stoji hore na nebesa smutne hledi, kde ass tad' jest milj tak milt' moje vzpominky za nim ti ge leti.

Moje vzpominky a srdee me tougi jak se miva a zdali jest zdravY vzpominall na nine mfij milt' a na slava ktere jsme si slibili.

Ktere jsme si slibili pospolu nisi odjel do dalky na vojnu na vojnu do zeme vzdalene doufam, ge ho te'gi psanieka me.

Navrat' se ke nine muj mildeku, koupig mne na uvitanou kytidku pan Farat nam nage ruce spoji pak nas nic vice nerozdvoji.

Tato hezka, divka ass netugila, ge mildeek ye vzdalene zemi jedno rano pfigla smutna zprava nahle, ge jeji milaeek zerntel na front& S bohem bud' milaeku odpoeivej tige test bude na diouho tve pamatce na vednosti u nebeskeho trunu budeme pozdeji tige odpodivat spolu.

Tuto basnidku jsem slozil pied lety a zaslal do dasopisu Naginec.

Na'S byvalY a zesnuly pan redaktor Maresh stargi nine udelal pod inYin dopisem poznamku ale Frantiku tato basnieka se ti podailla jen kdyby nebyla tak smutna, ale kdyg je valka jinn':: to nejde: statenka Beligkovft byvala dopisovatelka mezi jinYm nam napsala ale Frantiku ty to tak v gdy p'ekne slogig a jedna pani ze severu; jeji jme no jig jsem zapomnel nam mezi ji nYrn napsala, ge takovou smutnou baseii jegte neeetla a ge dle toho soudi ge jsem mel dobrou deskou Akolu a take psala, ge v druhe svetove valce take ztratily syna Ted' jsem dostal od jedne spolusestry psani pi ge abych vice do Vestniku psal a d ye sestry zde nine tei vybizely a nedavno na mne volal spolubratr Jindra Milberger z Caldwell abych vice psal ge je-

23 ho mangelka jemu meje dopisy pie ete tak jegte mama Cleny u na gi Jed noty so magi Ceskou cast Ctou; tak jestli nekoupnu brzy do boketa obeas neco napi gi. Zda se ge bratr Staga stargi ted' mak) pita Pozdrav vgem Frank Vytopil SPJST

15. dubna Austin, Texas Mile sestry a brat': Povzbudil nine dopis papa Karla Sicnera "Byli Jsme, A Budem." Take pan Vytopil se pta jestli ma psati do Vestniku, jestli kdo ete jeho dopisy?"

Pate vgichrii kteti umite eesky.

Za nedokagu eegthau ovladat tak jako nag stargi Mani ale snagim se. Milj zajem ptigel o eteni kdyg Profesor Joga Havrinek uCil deskou Akolu v roku 1926 v Buckholts, Texas po dva mesice pies let°. Dalgi ueeni byla Cetba deskych romami a ve Vestniku. Tehdy nebylo T. V. a jinYch zaba y. V domove se take mluvilo Cesky, nej&Iva a anglietina a g ve gkole.

Kdyi nekdy delam navgtevu pit Seaton community a uvidim ty stare zname, prvni slova ktere slygim jsou "my dame vageho tatinka dopisy ye Vestniku." Je vice tech hdi kteil radeji etou neg Byly nedavno dopisy jenom od Anegky Houdko-ve a Jana Stage, meho otce, kteti psali do Ceske Cast!.

Pan Sicner pige ge "Czech Fest" v Rosenberg Toni ptived 40,000 na ygtevniku.V Austine na podzim mi ye--vame"AquFstival"prn Cirek Ova "Czech Night: Navgteva, je vgdy velka a Kaloticko. Jednota Texaska se vgdy postara aby melt peknY Cesky program mla,dege. Vgdy maji dye Ceske orchestry a dve mista kde se tanei ale mi.sta nezbYva neb i ti mladi zde tan cuji polky.

Se sesterskYm pozdravem zustavam Lillie Huber 12803 Longhorn Dr Rt. 4 Austin, Texas SPJST —

VZPOMiNKY Z DETSTV Josef Lada

Hlavni a nejveselefai zabavy paWaal nastaly, kdri i z luk posledni kopy otavy a kravy a kozy se mohly volne pustit vgude beze stra chu, ge vlezou nekam do Akody. Po

torn teprve nastalo rozdelavani po ,tadnYch ohms z dtivi a peCeni bramboril — nejvet gi radost pasae Ice.. To bYva/a radost k nevypsani!

DYm z ohnidkil se valel po louce a ptijemne vonel po eelem okoli.

Ohnioek vesele praskal, mile hill a kol neho se tak hezky provalovalo nebo prohanelo v kouti. Obeas musela jedna parta beget do olgi nebo do lesika nasbirat sucheho dtivi, aby ohnidek neuhasl a brambory se brzy upekly. ITgak take vrchni kutiC s ohotelYm kurakem v ruce potad oheii opatroval, odhanel nepozorna decka, aby neehytla a obeas vyhrabal z ohne nejakY brambor, aby zkusil zdali je ug poildne upeeenk. Ukopteny a ueernenk bYval takovy kutiC jako kominik, ale tvali l se pti torn tak moudte a dilletite, jako by chystal hostinu knikte pana.

Kdyg uznal, .ge ug jsou brambory spravne upedeny, shrabl z inch vgechno ghave uhli na stranu, vyhrabal je a nastalo Mani. Kaidemu spravedlive podle zasluhy (kdo zahanel kravy a kdo nosil dtivi), a potom byly hody. Kluktm u2 lezly oci z dulku a nekteti nedoekavci ,hryzali peeenky s knrkou jegte thavou. Bolestne sykall, jak je horke brambory palily do rukou, vtela sousta ptevalovall v iistech rychie sem a tam a ukopteni pit torn bYvali vgichni jako eernogi. To si jiste dhvedete piedsta1 vit.

Nekdy vgak ty bramborove hody apatne skoneily. Ja sam jsem tnival pis nick mnohe nehody. Jednou v inedeli pekli jsme brambory ag dlou ho do noci. Kravy ug gly davno samy domii a brambory se ne a ne upeci. Koneene uznal vrchni kuge se mohou vyhrabat, a take to rychle udelal. My jsme Si je spegne mezi sebe rozdelili a hajdy skokem k domovilm. Ja, si dal pedenky do kapes nedelniho kabitu a begim take — balm — a najednou za mnou krgici Frantik Stepan MI: "Josefe, hors ti kapsa u kabatu!' Chytim se za gos — a skuteene! Kapsa byla ji g tak propiz ni 112 vg echny brambory vypadaly. Ve spechu jsem do ni streil brambor se slupkou jegte ghavou a od to ml uhofel skoro celY gos u noveho kabatu. Neptejte se, jak to bylo dal!

Pro ty podzimni pastvy a ohnieky jsem mei i poclzirn velmi red.

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24 Ze syte zelene lest. zatilo eervene a Mute zbarvene listi listnatYch stromt a na polich v zeleni jeteIt a mladeho oseni se 2Ioutla hotdice. Vzduch byl prosycen pthemnou vtini koute z mnohYch ohniekt celem okoli na polich za, palenYch, aby se na nich AkodlivY pyr a jiny plevel. Vgude na polich se pilne pracovalo. Vybiraly se brambory, dobYvala se tepa a silo se nove obili. A jak' mi ly byval podzimni den, kdy slunidko teple hfalo! 1 pasaktm bylo v2dy veseleji, pobihali vesele po pastvi gtich nebo prolezali strand', kde pod liskami hledali spadane o fiSky. KaklY chtel unit poslednich teplYch tryvek z Ceske literatury zaslal Karel Sicner, Houston.

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185, NEW BRAUNFELS Cteni bratfi a sestry, Pozdrav s noveho kadu 185, New Braunfels. Toto je mtj prvni deskY dopis a tak pane redaktore prosim odpuste chyby a popravte je.

Jo, jsem u2 z tfetiho pokolen7 deskeho v Americe a tak jsem nikdy do deske Skoly nechodil.

Narodil jsem se v Texaske Prate v roku 1930 a tak po asi dvacet let deska fee panovala vSude v tomto okoli.

Pane Vytopile, je to velice zajimave ty popisy starYch dasu. Co se potom stalo po navratu jak dlou ho jste byli ve stare vlasti? Budu dekat na dopis to dokoneit.

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TAJEMSTVi VeEL1110 HIM Miroslav Polster Je mnoho Edi t ktere 'lady bodla vdela nebo vosa. Mnozi si tfeba vzpomenou pri pfeeteni nadpisu naeho pfispe yku na to, ie Ci detli o ne gtastnYch plipadech, kdy bylo dad' bodnuto pH nakousnuti hruAky do krku a zadusilo se v dtsledku otoku. A moans, jS011 I dtenati, ktefi slyseli o "ledivch teincich" vdeliho jedu.. .

Neni take nahodou, 2e se proble matikou vdeliho jedu zabYvaji Odd rtznYch obort. NekterYm soudobYm vYsledktim jejich yYzkumt je venovan tento prispevek.

Nekteff blanokfidle ho hmyzu jmenovite veela, vosa a srSeri — se yyznaduji takzvanou aktivni jedovatosti. Jsou obda

fern iihadlem, bodavYm organem, ktery ztratil svou ptvodni funkci kladelka (jako je tomu napfiklad u pilofitek) a ye spojeni se dvema "tlazami (alkalickou a jedovou) se stal teimiYm ochrannYm prostfedkem tohoto hmyzu. V klidu je 2ihadlo ukiteno ve nim pouzdte umistenem v zadeeku hmyzu, pri podraiden1 je pak 'bleskurychle vysunuto pomoci dvou part svalt a vbodnuto do ktie zdanliveho nebo skuteeneho rajtele. PH vpichu proteka tenkYm kanalkem do rany smes vYme'Skii obou 216,z. Ta vyvolava nejprve prudkou paleivou bolest v miste vpichu, po niz nasleduje mistni net a vetsinou tea silny otok. 13 nekterYch citlivejMch osob jedine bodnuti vyvolat jeSte celkove pfiznaky, tj. silne mrazeni, mirnou ci vetAi horeeku i bolesti hlavy. Dokonce u zvlage citlivYch osob muse dojit i k takzva.nemu anafylaktickemu Aoku reakci, ktera. mt.& bYt nekdy i smrtelna.

Stejne i nekolikere bodnuti maze vyvolat znaene nervove poruchy, siine zvraceni, kopfivku a v teigich pfipadech I smrt.

Bylo zjigteno, ae nejmeng smrtelna davka feeliho jedu pro elovela je asi 7 mg. pfidemZ" se poeita, ze jednim bodnutim se dostava do rany 0.1 as 0.12 mg jedu. Znamene, to tedy, 2e 112 asi 70 vCelich pichnuti by mohlo eloveka smrtelne ohrozit. UCinek vosiho a srAniho jedu je podobnY, mistni Visobeni vAak byva vetAinou intenzivnejgi.

Zvlagni Udinek veeliho jedu zaji mai dloveka uz od prehistorickych dob. Na jedne strand" tragicke — kdy bohudik ojedinele pfipady Amrti po jedinem bodnuti na druhe strand" pak zase skoro zazradne„ odolnost nekterkch osob i po mnohodetnem pobodani (imunita proti yeelimu jedu znama zylaSte u vdelaft a navozena postupnYm pfivykanim) zpusobily, jed byl a zdasti i jeate je opfeden jistYm tajemstvim a legendami. Obzylato po stance ledebne mu byly pfiditany nekdy yYznadne vlastnosti. Exaktni vedecke zkoumani v tomto smeru vAak ukazalo, ae ledebna, hodnota 'treeliho jedu neni nijak pfesvediva.

Proto bylo doeasne upugteno od je ho a blochemickeho studia.

ho podrobnejeiho farmakologickedfivod, prod" zkoumani techto hmy zich jedt nebylo tak intenzivni ja ko u jinYch zajimavych prirozenYch latek, tkvelo asi v torn, le veeli jed pfedstavuje velmi slo2itou sines farmakologicky a Wochemicky aktivnich latek a as do neciavna nebyly =Amy vhodne a dostatedne tdinne metody pro jejich spolehlive deleni, izolaci a 1dentifikaci.

Teprve asi 'aired 20 lety s rozvojem specialnich metod chromatograte, elektroforezy a gelovte filtrace mohlo byt ptistoupeno i k analyze a izolaci jednotlivych slo'Zek veeliho, vosiho a saniho jedu a k jejich pfesne a podrobne cha rakterist1ce jak po strance chemieke, biochemicke, tak i farmakologicke. A to se ukazalo, 2e tyto jedy jsou vysoce konceratrovane smesi velkeho a obecne biologickeho vSrznamu, a mohou tedy slouZit jako velmi uttedne modelove latky objasriovani zak/adniho mechanismu 6:nnosti centralniho nervstva nebo buneene membrany u savct. Vedle toho fada latek objevenych v jedech blan.okfidlYth byla uz znama z biochemie savca eloveka a identifikovena jako leate faktory metabolickYch procest. Tak napfiklad h stamin, serotonin, dopamin, noradrenalin nebo acetylcholin jsou didaitymi, ne-li podstatnymi Ciniteli ph vzniku bolest a pifi pfenosu nervovych vzruchti u savcii; fosfolipazy A a B uvolriuji lyzolecitin ( v malern mno2stvi byl nalezen i v lidske krvi), jen2 je pova govan za moineho einitele pfi rtzny lch druzich tkarioveho po:skozeni atd. Mimoto byla nalezena ye veelim jedu kada novYch latek se zajimavYm a pfekvapujicim farmakologickYm i biochemickYm Udinkem. Tyto latky byly pak pine chemicky 1dentifikovany, strukturalne osvetletny a nektere dokonce i synteticky vyrobeny.

Zastavme se proto u sloaeni vdeliho jedu. Jak jig bylo uvedeno, jde o velmi koncentrovanou a sloMon smes farmakologicky a biochemtky efektivnich latek, ktere je nutno po strance chemicke struktury rozdelit na tfi velke skup'ny. Obdobne je tomu i jedu vosiho a srAniho.

Prvni skupina je reprezentovana nizkomolekularnimi latkami typu

ye stiedu 4. kvetna 1977. biogennich amino. U veeliho jedu to jsou: histamin, dopamin a noradrenalin (posledni dire latky byly nalezeny jen v jedu tekutem, nikoli v jeho suaine), u jedu vosiho histamin, serotonin, dopamin a noradrenalin a ujedu sreriri histamin, serotonin a acetlylcholin. Uvedene blogenni aminy jedil prisobi posit bolesti. Mom je pozoruhodne, ae obdobna kombinace histaminu a acetylcholinu jako u seeniho jedu se vyskytuje i v koptive v jejich inhavkch chlupech. Maji zde take stejnou funkci.

Druha skupina je tvotena toxickYmi polypeptidy pribli.n odpovidajicimi polypeptidrim nebo proteinfim hadich jecht. U veeliho jedu je to hlavne polypeptid mellitin, kterS, je podstatnou slotkou jedovate srnesi a tvoti asi 50 procent sueiny. Dale je to sill* neurotoxicky prisobici polypeptid apamin, potom takzv. MCD-peptid (Mast Cell Degranulating peptide) a koneene pak paptid nazvanSr mi nimim. Pokud se tYka jedu vosiho a sreniho, path do teto skupiny takzvanSr vosi a seen! kinin, kterSi strukturalne chemicky tvoil pak jakousi piechodnou sikupinu mezi biogennind aminy a polypep tidy.

Do tteti skupiny se zatazuji takZvane toxicke enzymy a jine enzymy, jejichi biologicka fuxikce je ve vztahu k latkam &lye jmenovanYm spite podpurna, respektive neptima Vetainou jen nasobi jejich freinek. Jsou to fosfolipazy A a B a enzym hysaluronidaza. Ob dobne enzymy jsou tez aktivnimi soueastmi rrizn3lch hadich jedh.

Je tedy velmi napadna, znaena podobnost slcdeni hmyzich a hadich Jed& Protok u veellho jedu, jak pe prokazano, tvoti nejcifilekitejei sku pinu polypeptidy, zminime se co nich blue. Kvalitativne nejvice zastoupenSr a biologicky silne rieinnk mellitin je chemickou struk turou polypeptid sloienSr z 22 aminokyselin. Ma silnou zasaditou povahu a jevi teti velkou povrehovou aktivitu. Posledne uvedena, vlastnost pak poclmiriuje jeho znadnou hemolytickou schopnost, tj. schopnost rozklidat krev. Mellitin nepoekozuje jen eervene krvinky, ale narueuje i bile krvinky a fadu daleieh btmeer4ch elemen-

25 ta a uvolriuje z nich blogenni aminy jako histamin a serotonin. Mimoto take prisobi stahovani a roztahovani krevnich cev, depolarizuje a zkracuje kosterni a sedeeni. svaly. DruhY polypeptid apamim, sloienST z 18 aminokyselin, je vlastni neurotoxickou slakou veeliho jedu. Pusobi na centralni nervovk system a tim se lief od skorpaminu, tj. neurotoximu z jedu ekorpient, krotaminu z jedu brazil skeho chtestfee a neurotoxinu z jedu kobry, ktere prisobi vklue'ne na nervosvalove spoje. Dale' polypeptid, takzva0 MCD-peptid, je sfetezen z 22 aminokyselin; narueuje savei bufiky zvane histiocyty a uvolriuje z nich at' ptimo ei nephmo histamin. Posledni dosud nalezenou peptidovou slo2kou je minimin, jen je extremne toxicItSi pro larvy bananove musky; sttedni smrtelnd davka pro ne 0,005 jig. Larvy ktere pfeliji, vyvijeji se v mu's'ky majici jen etyrtinu normalni velikosti, ale jinak pakozeony nejsou. Ve veelim jedu pravdepodobne jako regulator fosfolipazy A. Pokud se tkka toxickSreh peptidfi vosiho a sreniho jedu, tj. takzvanSnch kininii, jsou v nich obsa2eny v extremne malYch mnoistvich, ale silne ovlivriuji hladke svalstvo a krevni obeh, v tem2 se znaene podobaji saveimu bradykininu. Oveem pravS7 vSiznam vosiho a sreniho kininu ph vlastni otrave hmyzim jedem neni dosud pine objasnen.

Takzvane toxicke enzymy, tj. fosfolipaza A a B a hyaluronidaza, kter6 jsou spoleene jedu I/delimu, vosimu a srenimu, ale i jedarn hadim, je maw) povadovat jednak za einitele toxicke, jednak za einitele podporujici toxickk einek ostatnich komponent. Tyto enzymy totiz hydrolyticky uvolneji ze saveich bunk twecke zplodiny (naptiklad fosfolipaz y A uvolriuje z buneenYch lecithM a kefalinii lyzoldcitiny a lyzokefaliny, ktere maji cytolyeckST a hemolyticky rieinek), nebo umoifiuji snals'i a rychlejei priinik ostatnim toxickYin latkam (hyaluroniclaza).

Zaverem strueneho pfehledu o dneenim stavu vSTzkumo veeliho je du lze rici, 2e I kdyZ' ani podrobn, prilzkum nepotvrdil jeho nekdei

si legendarni leeive vlastnosti, byla v nem nalezena tada novych latek vyznamnYch z obecne biochemiekeho stanoviska, ktere pomohou snad blide osvetlit nektere farmakologicky a biologicky vSrznamne deje v saveim organismu i na molekuld.rni arovni.

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Ume se 6esky Let Us Study Czech Lekce tiinficta -ÂŽ Lesson No. 13 Accent (stress) and Intonation In this lesson, ue will discusg some rules and guides to speaking correct Czech, and using stress and intonation.

1. In Czech, the accent is invarion the first syllable: PRA-ce, SSA kat, gKO-la.

2. In the case of 3 or more syllables, there is a secondary accent on the 3rd syllable: PRA-co VA-ti, ZA-palo-VA-ti.

3. One syllable prepositions form one single unit with the word following, and are always accepted: Do Prahy (doprahy), po vojne (pavojne) 4. If the preposition cons ists of only one consonant v, z, s, k — it must be joined in a single sound with the word following K VAM (KVAM not KE VAM): V Novem Yorku (not ye Novem Yorku).

5. Before other groups of consonants these prepositions are said in full and accented: VE sitedu, KE mne, SE innuu, ZE ekoly.

6. Prepositions are pronounced in full if the word following begins with the same sound: VE Vidni,

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26 NE kostelu, SE sestrou, ZE zeme.

The reason for this is because double consonants are pronounced as single consonants in Czech: (An na, cen0). A double vy or double air are not pronounceable. However, in a word like nej-jemniiii, the two j's are separated because nej is a superlative prefix. More on superlatives later.

7. Although the accent is always on the first syllable, it does not lengthen a short vowel following it, and we must not yield to the temptation to STRESS long vowels outside the first sylable. The length or shortness of a vowel has no bearing on the stress, 8 • Stress is not as strongly marked in Czech as in English, German, or Russian. The intonation (melody of the speech — its "musleatness") that is the rise and fall in the pitch of the voice, is not made up from as many tunes and patterns as in the above three languages.

The voice does not rise to as high a pitch, nor does it fall low as readily as in the above language, may be said to be rather "flat" and monotone in character.

9. The outstanding feature of Czech speech is the contrast between long and short vowels, alternating in succession, giving it a rather staccato character.

Example: tES ko sio ven RE pub U ka.

Mate dnes MNO ho PRA ce?

POT kal jste pana DOH toga?

A-no, pot-ki- yam ho VEL-mi OAS-to.

10. Finally, this rule should probably be observed! if you're not sure which syllable is to be accented don't accent any; this will be better than stressing the wrong one.

Don't worry too much about stresses and intonation at this point, but make it a part of each lesson as we move along.

Assignment Construct sentences with all Czech words in today's lesson. Use a Czech-English dictionary to look up words new to you. Make them a part of your vocabulary list.

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LEARN CZECH WITH US 23rd lesson. Dopis.

V Praze 18. ledna 1976 Ivlily Jirke, chci Ti dnes napsat neco o naO1 bile zime. Koneene napadl snih. Ji g dva tydny je vSechno kolem bile, vOechny strechy a dvarky, kaaly kopec a strati, v parku trava, stromy i kere. V Praze na ulici snih diouho leZ-et nezfistane. A tak chodime do parku, kde se koulujeme nebo stavime snehulaky. Nekdy take jezdime yen za 'nest°, kde lyZnjeme na zasne2en6 strani a male deti safikuji. Jindy zase bruslime na zamrzlem rybnice nebo na kluziOti. Moe se nem to lib!. NapiO mi, jakou zimu mate vy, co delete a jak se bavite.

Srdeene TO zdravi Tvilj Karel VOCABULARY: Jirka-George, napsat, pf.-psat, impf, zima winter, koneene-at last, napadnout, pf.-to fall (about snow, rain), snih-snow, snehovy, adj., strap, f.-hillside, trava-grass, strom-tree, ker-shrub, strecha-roof, dvorek -backyard, zustat, zustanu, pf.-to stay, koulovat se, impf.to throw snow balls, stavet, impf.-to build, snehulak-snow-man, za-behind, ly2ovat, impf.-ski, zasne2encr-snow-covered, safikovat, impf.-to coast on a toboggan, bruslit, impf.-to skate, zamrzly-frozen, kluziOte-skating rink, MIdy-at some other time, zdravit, impf.-to greet, srdeenewarmly, sincerely; froze: zima se mi — I like winter.

1) The possesive reflexive pronoun sviij behaves like tvfij. It is used when the object mentioned belongs to the subject of the sentence.

Observe: Mem rad svou matku. Alone jde do sveho pokoje. Jirka si bere mou tntku, proto2e svou ttdku zapomndl (forgot) doma. Stryc Josef napsal knihu o sve ceste lem sveta (world). Ja jsem Oen knihu o jeho ceste.

2) The pronoun kaidy behaves like an adjective, but it can be used in the singular only. For the plural we use the pronoun vOechen: v§ichni studenti, v§echny domy, vAechny knihy, v•Sechna mesta. The singular forms of this pronoun are used with the uncountables: vgechen chleb, vgechna voda, v§echno mleko.

3) Some words with irregular plural: Olo yek (man) — N. pl. lido, A. pl. lidi (people), pritel — N. pl. pratele, A. pl. pratele, dite — N. A. pl. dell (children), oko (eye) -- N., A. pl. al, ucho (ear) — N., A. pl. u gi, ruka (hand) — N., A. pl. ruse.

4) Some verbs using accusative object with a preposition:

Ve sttedu 4 Cekam na pfitele (wait for) Divam se na obraz. (look at) Myslim na rodiCe. (think of) Ptam se na to. (ask about stg.)

Staram se o deti. (take care of) Volam na Karla. (call to) KAMENNY STUL TeS'im se na tebe. (look forward) Hraju na kytaru. (play - instrument) v zahrade praiske Bertramky, u kter6ho sedaval Odpovidam na otazku. (answer stg.) a komponoval Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. (BudoDekujf za pomoc. (thank for help) va Bertramky je videt vzadu.) Na podzim roku 1787

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Lodge No. 6. Cottonwood.

Saturday, May 7 — Public Dance; Billy Uptmor and The Makers Friday, May 13 — Social Night, 8 p.m. Public is invited Friday, May 20 — Social Night, 8 p.m. Public is invited Friday, May 27 — Social Night, 8 p.m. Public is invited Sunday, May 29 — Reinke Family Reunion — SPJST

Lodge No. 13, Dime Box Saturday, May 7 — Roy Robbins Saturday, May 14 —People's Choice Wednesday, May 18 — Trail Ride Dance Saturday, May 21 — Good Vibrations Sunday, May 29 — SPJST Picnic, music: afternoon, Blue Vest Boys; dance at night, Moods — SPJ61 — Lodge No. 18, Elgin Friday, May 6 — Country Edition Friday May 13 — Debonaires of Country Music Saturday, May 14 — Lee Roy Matocha Friday, May 20 — Country Express Saturday, May 28—Harry Czarnek and the Texas Dutchmen Sunday, May 29 — May Fete — SPJST -Lodge No. 24, Cyclone (Flag Hall) Saturday, May 7 — Jerry, Butch, and the Gentres Wed., May 11 --- Regular lodge meeting Saturday, May 14 — Perkins-Tepera wedding dance; music by The Moods Saturday, May 21 — Sitz-Eaton wedding dance; music by Jerry Haisler Saturday, May 28 — The Journeymen (Bill Collen, Jerry Naill) (Dress Re gulations: D and Daub siltforwmen;:bluPas).

SPJST — Lodge No. 25, Ennis May 7 & 8 — Polka Festival Saturday, May 28 — The Country Boys

Lodge No. 29, Taylor Saturday, May 14 — Tommy Vanek Orchestra — 8:30 to 12:30 Saturday, May 21 — Joe Patek, 8:30 to 12:30 Debonaires, Saturday, May 28 9 to 1 SPJST

Lodge No. 35, Elk Saturday, May 7 — Jerry and The Melody Five Saturday, May 14 — Blackie and The' Country Gentlemen Saturday, May 21 — The Starlites Saturday, May 28 — Otis and The Bestyets - SPJST — Lodge No. 39, Bryan Saturday, May 7 — Jerry and the Variations Saturday, May 14 — Journeymen featuring Jerry Naill Saturday, May 21 — Vrazels Saturday, May 28 — J. C. Whatley and the Rhythm Kings — SPJST —

Lodge No. 40, Hillje Friday, May 6 — Krystal Blue Saturday, May 14 — Dulwich Fox SPJST — Lodge No. 47, Seaton Friday, May 6 — Lodge and YC meetings, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 7 — Anton Vrazels' 25th anniversary; music by the Vrazel Polka Band Tuesday, May 10 — Choral Group Practice, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 14 — Cloverleafs Orchestra Tuesday, May 17 — Board meeting 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 21 — Harold Strand Tuesday, May 24 —Choral Group practice, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 28 — A. J. Drabek and the Singing Dutch Masters (Dress Policy: Ladles, dresses only; men, no clue lease.

— SPJ ST ---

Lodge No. 48, Beyersville Sunday, May 8 — Mayfete, 5 p.m.

— SPJST --Lodge No. 54, West

Wed., May 4 — Youth Club meeting and social, 7 p.m.

Sunday, May 8 — Edwin Chudejs' wedding anniversary Sunday, May 15 — Ross RVOS No. 78 Family Day Saturday, May 28 — Lander-Lenert wedding reception Sunday, May 29 — Kocian family reunion

Lodge No. 66, Waco (Linden Hall) Saturday, May 7 -- Panther City Polka Boys Saturday, May 14 — Vra,zel Polka Band Saturday, May 21 — Edna Polka Boys Saturday, May 28 — Panther City Polka Boys Saturday, June 4 — Wedding dance Saturday, June 11—Blue Vest Boys — SPJST — Lodge No. 74, Lovelady Saturday, May 7—Ted Hardin and The New Sounds Saturday, May 14—The Centurians Saturday, May 21 — The Crockett Westerneers Saturday, May 28 — Lone Star Express (All of our re gular Saturday ni ght dances are from 9 P.M. until 1 a.m. Lodge phone: 544-8200; oresident's: 544-7414 or 544-12111).

SPJST

Lodge No. 79, Corpus Christi Saturday, May 28 — Dance — John Ondrusek & the Blue Diamonds, 9-1 SPJST —

Lodge No. 80, Holland Saturday, May 7 — People's Choice Saturday, May 14 — The Little Fishermen Sunday, May 22 — Annual Picnic — Joe Patek — The Vrazels Saturday, May 28 — The Moods Sunday, May 29 -- Gilbert Kautz — SPJST — Lodge No. 81, Needville Social ni ghts at 7:30 p .m. every Wednesday.

Public is invited.

— SPJST —

Lodge No. 84, Dallas Saturday, May 14 — Dance: Bill Kucera's Czech Mates Monday, May 16 — Lodge meeting 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 28 — Dance: Polka Patriot Orchestra Saturday, June 4 — Dance; Harold Strand Orch.

Saturday, June 18 — Dance; Ennis Country Polka Boys SPJST — Lodge No. 88, Houston Friday, May 6 — Gaylen Ackley Saturday, May 7 — The Blumes Saturday, May 14. — Gilbert Kautz Saturday, May 21 — Knights of Dixie Friday, May 27 — Nick Navarro Saturday, May 28 — Joe Patek Sunday, June 5 -- Splash Day Sunday, Aug. 14 — Homecoming

Wednesday, May 4, 1977 at Lodge 88

Social every Thursday ni g ht at 8 P.M. Su pp er served from 5 to 8 p .m. Breakfast is served at our Friday and Saturda y night dances and s p ecial dances.

— SPJST — Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth

Thursday, May 12 — Ladies' Circle, meeting, 10 a.m.

Sunday, May 15 — Monthly meeting, 2 p.m. Honoring parents Saturday, June 11 — Lodge dance; Joe Lynn Krivanek's Rhythmaires SPJST

Lodge No. 130 Dallas & Sokol Zizky

Saturday, May 7 — Polka Patriots Saturday, May 21 — Czech-Mates of Dallas Saturday, June 11 — Country Polka Boys of Ennis Saturday, June 25 — Harold Strand Orch. of Waco (Dress Code: Women — dresses, evening Pantsuits; men — coats, leisure suits, shirts Inside trousers, no blue leans).

— SPJST -Lodge No. 135, Ennis

Saturday, June 11 — Jodie Mikula Entertainment every Friday night at 8 p.m.

— SPJST — Lodge No. 142, Houston

Friday, May 13 — Reg. lodge meeting, 8 p.m. (changed date) Sunday, May 21 — Members' free barbecue, 4-7 p.m.; free dance, 7-11 p.m.

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31 Lodge No. 177, Academy

Friday, May 6 — Private party Saturday, May 7 — Blackie and the Country Gentlemen vs.

The Kuntry Kings Saturday, May 14 — Jessie Demme and Texas Silver from Austin Saturday, May 21 — Otis Beck vs.

The Journeymen Game Ni ght ever y Tuesda y at 7:30 p.m.:

kitchen open Second Wednesday of each month: youth club meeting at 8:30 p.m.: adult meeting, 7:30 p.m.

SPJST

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

SPJST —

Lodge No. 188, Centerville

Saturday, May 7 — Music Masters, 9 to 1 p.m.

Saturday, May 14 -- KJ Countrymen, Coppers Cove, 9 to 1 SPJST --

Lodge 189, Bryan-College Station Sunday, July 17 — Official Chartering Ceremonies conducted by officers of the Supreme Lodge, at the Lakeview Club, 3 miles N-NE of Bryan on FM 974, also known as the Tabor Road.

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Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth

SPJST

Saturday, May 14 — The Music Kings (variety & western) Saturday, May 28 Weinert Grohman's Orchestra Saturday, June 11 — Harry Czarnek and The Texas Dutchmen nor. lodge meetings ever y 2nd Wednesday of each month. Dances 9 p .m. to 1 a.m.

Socials every Thursday at 8 P.M. and Saturday at 2 p.m.. Executive meetin g s 4th Wednesday of month, 7:30 p.m. Lod ge leeltWWI 211 Z.

Shaw, Phone

472 -9386 SPJST —

Lodge No. 174, Rockdale

Friday, May 20 — Reg. lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m., at the Country Inn meeting room —SPJSTLodge No. 176,

Houston Northwest

Friday, May 6 -- Lodge cake sale

Monday, May 16 — Regular lodge meeting, 8 p.m., in the Western Room, Long Point Na_tl. Bank SPJST

NEED old Boy Scout patches, books and coins for display boards. Contact James Farek, 4210 Jackson, (15-20p) Fort Worth, Tx 76119.

SPJST --

WANTED: Ozechoslovakian handguns for my collection and research in writing articles on the weapons industry of Czechoslovakia. If you have one or more Czech pistols or other military items suc b as rifles, medals, badges, etc., that you would like to sell to a person who would appreciate them, please write to: JIM BROWN, 1100 Milam Bldg., Houston, Tx 77002. (p) HENRY RENDEK'S UPHOLSTERY SHOP Waco, Texas All Work Guaranteed Call for Free Estimate 753-5576 (dzc)

Harper-Talaselt funeral homes

New Facilities

Sunday, May 8 — Lodge meeting, Dinner at 1 p.m. meeting 3 p.m.

Game Ni ght each Friday — 7:30 p.m.

Lodge No. 172, Pasadena

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