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Poetrnastee: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SENT, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 VOLUME 65, NUMBER 2 MAY 25, 1977

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK The words of a poem of which two verses are printed in the center of our front page were written

by Moina Michael in 1918. She was from Georgia and this poem was the beginning of the Memorial Day poppy program.

Much could be written about this poem and the Memorial Day Poppy which is worn to recall America's war dead and the little flower that grew on the battlefields of France in the fields at Flanders and elsewhere on the Western Front in World War I, however, suffice it to say that the charitable good this program does and has done is never valued enough. It is said that when Miss Moina died at the age of 74, her grave was covered with over 3,000 red poppies which had been made by veterans. May they rest in peaceful sleep! * * Memorial Day, May 30th, was originally appointed for commemorating the dead soldiers and sailors who served in the Civil War 18611865. Now it commemorates also the dead who served in the Spanish-American War and the World Wars.

Also known as Decoration Day, it is a legal holiday in most of the states. In some of the Southern states, however it is observed as the Confederate Memorial Day and the date varies.

A Time To Pause — A Time to Remember. Once again, on Me-

WE SHALL KEEP THE FAITH Oh! you who sleep in Flanders fields Sleep sweet — to rise anew We'caught the torch you threw And holding high, we keep the faith With all who died.

And now the torch and poppy red We wear in honor of our dead.

Fear not that ye shall have died for naught Well teach the lesson that ye wrought In Flanders fields.

-Moina Michael morial Day, we pause to recall, with respect and much pride, the selfless sacrifices of our brave and valiant heroes. Gallantly, they marched forth, united as to one in defense of freedom. With steadfast courage and unyielding devotion to their cause, they gave their lives so that our precious heritage of liberty might endure.

Lest their deeds be forgotten and their sacrifices be in vain, let us all now resolve to be equally steadfast and courageous in preserving that which has been so heroically achieved. Let us dedicate ourselves to ever cherish and uphold that precious freedom, which is the legacy of those whose memory we honor this day. At the same time when we honor our de-

parted heroes, let us all pay tribute to our forefathers, from whatever land they may have arrived at these shores for laying down such a sound foundation for us in anticipation of what we would inherit. They laid a GOOD foundation for us to build on. * * To the graduates of this school year, we wish only the best of success. Remember, nothing is insurmountable if there is enough self-determination and resolve to continue a road to progress forward with your ideals. May they be lofty! * * In this issue are the minutes of the April Supreme Lodge quarterly meeting and the report from SL Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas, Jr. Please read them both and study them for your information.

That is what they are printed for.

Needless to say, space this week is limited and we are holding back some copy for next week. Our Society is growing and so is the amount of correspondence. Only an unappreciative editor would complain about too much copy! We will find room somehow.

We are rushing with this editorial because we are supposed to have a meeting with the Publication Committee here at the printshop Saturday, May 21st at 10:30 a.m. Maybe we will resolve some of our problems at this meeting.

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SILAS H. SMITH — PO Box 100, Tem p le, Tx 76501 — Phone AC 817; 773-1575 Home Phone 817; 756-3427 DISTRICT SALES REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT I

Bennie F. Trcalek — Route 3 Caldwell Tx 77836 — Ph: AC 713; 272-8145 DISTRICT II

Lad. J. Zato p ek — 2605 W. Avenue Z Tem p le, Tx 76501 — Ph: AC 817; 778-3067 DISTRICT III Alvin Nesuda — Sun Ridge Road, Route 5, Ennis, Tx 75119 — Ph: AC 214: 875-7790 DISTRICT IV Victor Brenek, Jr. — Wall Route, Dan An g elo, Tx 76901 — Ph: AC 915; 653-9282 DISTRICT V Mrs. Evelyn Mikeska, 10126 Moorberry Lane.

Houston, Tx 77080 -- Ph: 713; 468-31213 DISTRICT VI

Edwin Smaistrla, 305 Birchwood Dr., Victoria, Tx 77901 — Ph: AC 512; 573-7679 DISTRICT VII

DIRECTORS: JOHN A. KUBENA, Dist. I AC 713; 968-3251 (Office) Res: 968-3937 P.O. Box 308, La Grange 78945 HENRY VITEK, Dist. II AC 512; 859-2549 P.O. Box 67, Granger /6530 CYRILL (SID) POKLADNIK, Dist. III—AC 214; 741-1874 (Office) Res. 824-8072 2924 Min St., Dallas 75226 STANLEY BROZ, Dist. IV AC 915; 442-3271, Lowake, Tx 76855 LOUIS HANUS, Dist. V AC 713; 862-6866 (Res.) 2525 West T. C. Jester Blvd.

Houston 77008 MATT S. VANEK, Dist. VI AC 512; 578-2687 1909 Northgate, Victoria, Tx 77901 BOB BAYER, Dist. VII AC 512; 393-6960 or 736-4666 Route 2, Box 154A Flo '_ e 78114

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Melinda Faust — Box 125, Snook, Tx 77878 Tele p hone: (713) 272_8317 DISTRICT II

Frank Klinkovsky — 1503 E. Central Temple. Tx 76501 — Ph: AC 817; 773-4801 DISTRICT III

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Chan g es of stddress and correspondence concerning delivery of the Vestnik must be sent to the Su p reme Lodge. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501.

Paid subscripti ons and advertisin g matter should be add ressed to the Vestnik, West.

Texas 76891.

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

It is a stLa ll world after all. Sunday, May 15th, we stopped at the KOLA campgrounds north of West and who do we accidently meet?

None other than Brother Laddie Drabek of Shiner, formerly of Danbury. He and Brother Heiman used to be the expert barbecue tenders at Brother J. M. Skrabanek's Lone Pine Ranch in 1950 and 1951, before the SPJST districts were even formed! We stopped by to chat with his son-in-law Mike and had no idea he *as present. A nice short conversation was had.

— SPJST

— 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 t 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 is—NAM sues of the Vestnik.

Shiller-Hejl Reunion The annual Shiner-1101 family reunion will be held Sunday, June 26th, 1977. The happy occasion will take place at Beyersville SPJST Lodge No. 48, located east of Taylor. Registration will begin at 10 a.m. Lunch will be served at noon.

Families are asked to bring covered dish of vegetables, meats or salad. Ladies, how about some cakes, pies or kolache? Tea and coffee will be furnished, also plates, cups and silverware will be furnished. Let's have a great attendance. Come one — come all.

It's fun. See you June 26th.

—Bessie Shiller Wolff; Secretary * * 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. * * Frnka Family Reunion — June 12 The Frnka family reunion will be held June 12th at St. Roch's Parish Hall in Mintz. Mintz is lo-

Wednesday, May 25, 1977 sated right off I-10, which is about 11 miles east of Columbus. Take exit on Farm Road 949 and go about 3 miles. Ron and Evelyn Frnka are president and secretary and they will conduct the morning meeting. A barbecue lunch will be served and you are asked to bring your favorite pastry. A table will be set up for pictures or any Czech items of interest, old or new. Two travel films on Czechoslovakia are scheduled, plus music to dance to.

An original Czech costume will be modeled also.

—Evelyn Salac

SALES REPRESENTATIVES' CLASS — BLEIBLERVILLE

May 10, 1977

SPJST -

SUPREME LODGE

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT TO ALL SALES REPRESENTATIVES

Front row, L to It: Mollie Ewell, Lillie Mikeska, District I Director John Kubena and Bessie Petrusek. Back row, L to It: Edmund Mikeska, Miroslav Petrusek, DSR Ben Trcalek, S. H. Ewell, SFM Smith. (Not pictured Daniel and Hattie Schaefer) SALES REPRESENTATIVES' CLASS — BRYAN May 11, 1977

Dear Fellow Workers; ANNOUNCING INSURANCE SALES CONTEST In our Board of Directors meeting held in January, 1977, a proposal was approved to sponsor a 3-month sales contest, based on annualized premiums, preceding the Texas Fraternal Congress.

The winner will be one sales representative from each district writing insurance with a total of highest annualized premiums during the contest.

Minimum Annualized Premiums Must Amount to at Least $300 to Qualify.

The award to the winning sales representative will be an expense paid trip consisting of 15c a mile for travel, lodging, meals and registration fee for one person to the Texas Fraternal Congress, plus $25 if the spouse attends.

Also, the same award to the first 4 runners-up, regardless from which district they may be, but excluding the $25 for the spouse.

In case of inability of the winner to attend the Texas Fraternal Congress, an award of $175 will be substituted for first place and an award of $150 to the first 4 run-

Front row, L to It: Mary Novosad, Lillie Mae Dickson, Jacquelyn Wakefield, Mary Ann Novosad, Claudia Novosad. Back row, L to It: DSR Ben Trealek, Joe Daniel Novosad, Cecil Dickson, Joe Novosad, Jr., Ernest

Wentrcek, SFM Silas Smith. ners-up.

A watch to the 5th, 6th, and 7th runners-up in the state, or a monetary gift of $50. In all cases the annualized premium must amount to at least $300 in order to qualify for the above awards.

In case of a tie, the number of members will determine the winner.

Date of Contest

May 1, 1977 — July 31, 1977 Deadline will be decided by July 31st postmark.

Wishing you a lot of luck and have fun while you are competing for the trip.

Fraternally yours, Joe B. Hejny Vice President

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V'tSTNilE SALES REPRESENTATIVES' CLASS -- DALLAS, LODGE 130 May 13, 1977

Seated, L to R: Emil Petr, SFM Silas Smith, David Andreason. Standing, L to R: Norbert Mikalee, DSR Alvin Nesuda, Henry Skrabanek, Ben Jarmo,.

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE FIRST REGULAR QUARTERLY MEETING OF THE SUPREME LODGE SPJST HELD APRIL 13-15, 1977, AT THE HOME OFFICE IN TEMPLE, TEXAS The meeting was called to order on April 13, 1977, at 9 a.m., with all Supreme Lodge members present: Nick A. Morris, Joe B. Hejny, Leonard D. Mikeska, Jerry Mikulas, Jr., Reuben B. Lesikar, John A. Kubena, I; Henry E. Vitek, II; Cyrill Pokladnik, III; Stanley Broz, IV; Louis Hanus, V; Matt S. Vanek, VI; Bob Bayer, VII. MINUTES -- The first order of business was consideration of the minutes of the January 11-13, 1977, Supreme Lodge meeting. The minutes were approved with two additions of information.

President Morris reported on the following: SPJST Lodge 79 — He announced that a delegation from SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi, would appear before the Supreme Lodge on April 14 at 11 a.m. A discussion followed concerning the pending lodge loan application and our general policy of financing construction of SPJST lodge buildings.

STATE BOARD OF INSURANCE REGULAR AUDIT -- Report was made that the State Board of Insurance examiners had completed

their regular triennial examination. There were reportedly from 1 to 5 individuals working on the regular audit for the period from Jan. 12 through March 22, 1977.

TRAVEL AND FUNCTIONS — President Morris reported on 21 functions attended the past quarter. He made a special report on a meeting of the Family Life Committee of the National Fraternal Congress (NFCA) recently held in Chicago. President Morris was appointed by the NM% president to serve on that national committee.

The committee is concerned with stimulating personal awareness about family life. A motion was adopted authorizing President Morris to attend all of the three scheduled meetings of the NFCA Family Life Committee.

President Morris also gave a detailed report on his attendance of the Presidents' Section Seminar the following day, sponsored by the, NFCA and some of the topics covered.

President Morris was authorized to attend the upcoming Sons of Hermann Convention in Corpus Christi.

LOCAL LODGE OFFICERS' WORKSHOP — Report was made on the three recently held officers' workshop. All were reported to have been successful and mutually beneficial YOUTH DEPARTMENT — Report was made on several items in

the Youth Department.

The Supreme Lodge received 9 letters from youth leaders and district youth counselors which were all complimentary about the recently held Youth Leader's Retreat.

SPJST CALENDARS — A bid for the SPJST calendars for 1978 was presented, considered and accepted. It was agreed that the general information sheet be updated and placed on the back flap of the calendar and other minorchanges be made.

LOCAL LODGE MATTER — It was reported that a lodge was not in compliance with the By-Laws pertaining to election of officers and other areas of operation. It had been decided to call a special meeting of the lodge to hold an election of officers. It was decided that the Supreme Lodge president and director were to co-sign a letter to all members of that lodge.

CHARTERING OF NEW LODGE 189, BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION — A meeting was reportedly set with the leaders of the new lodge to set and plan their chartering ceremony.

Recess for lunch was taken.

PENDING LEGISLATION—Some of the pending bills that could foreseeably affect fraternal benefit societies were reviewed.

SPJST LODGE NO. 185 — The members of the board were informed of the status of the proposed lodge. It was not known how soon the lodge might have sufficient members to plan its chartering.

President Morris read a letter from a member who wrote that his January visit to the home office was very pleasant and made him a stronger worker for his lodge and the SPJST Society.

President Morris' report was accepted to be placed of record including his written reports on the NFCA Family Life Committee and Presidents' Section seminar.

State Youth Director Dorothy Massey reported on the following: She reported on her recent attendance of the ACA Camping Conference and discussed some beneficial items covered during the meeting.

Discussion was held on the DYCs' recommendation for a new system for judging of talent and craft entries. They proposed that the judges would first determine

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Wednesday, May 25, 1977 the top ten entries to be judged the Society will pay for required and then each judge would indi- medical examination of an insurvidually select first, second and ance applicant.

Recess for the day was taken third places from the top ten.

After discussion, a motion was at 5:20 and the meeting was called adopted to continue the present to order at 9 a.m. April 14. judging system, but that each ACQUISITION COSTS STUDY — entry be given a ranking and that A summary letter dated April 11, SYD Massey and the head of the 1977, from Actuary David Huff was read concerning an acquisition study the proposed changes.

Youth Department continue to costs study. After due consideration it was agreed that the matter study the proposed changes.

The recently completed Youth be referred to the Supreme Lodge Insurance Committee and the SuLeaders' Retreat was said to have preme Lodge officers for further been excellent.

SYD Massey was commended for study with Actuary David Huff her years of service on the LRL with report to ibe made during the Board and Director Bayer was conJuly Supreme Lodge meeting SALARY ADJUSTMENT — Copies gratulated on his election to the LRL Board. It was reported that of a bulletin from the U. S. DeBrother Torn Caraway of the partment of Labor were distributSPJST also now serves on the LRL ed. Review was made of the convention action authorizing adBoard. justment in the Supreme Lodge SYD Massey's report was acceptofficers' and editor's salaries uped to be placed of record.

Brother James Vanek visited ward or downward as of December the meeting for the remainder of 1 of the years 1976-1979, not to exthe afternoon. ceed 6% per annum.

Vice President Ifejny reported on The matter was discussed after which a motion was adopted authe following: thorizing the salary adjustment He presented a brief written report and it was accepted to be in accordance with the convention action. Due to the fact that the placed of record.

APPROVAL OF NEW CERTIFI- index was not ready during the CATE FORMS -- Explanation was January meeting, the adjustment given on problems encountered in will take effect as of January 1, 1977. securing State Board of Insurance approval of new certificate forms.

SPJST LODGE 79 — A delegaIt was reported that all of the tion from SPJST Lodge 79, conforms had been approved except sisting of Brothers Monta. Foster, Decreasing Term forms.

Frank C. Sa.cky, Joe Dudzienski, SUPREME LODGE INSURANCE and Roy Peal, appeared before the COMMITTEE — The 1976 conven- Board to discuss their proposed tion had approved a recommend- lodge building and pending loan ation that the Supreme Lodge application. They discussed their form a 3-member Supreme Lodge plans and passed out a prepared Insurance Committee to be com- statement providing general inposed of the head of the Insurance formation about the lodge, its fiDepartment and 2 directors. Di- nancial standing, support and rectors Vanek and Vitek were plans. The plans and specifications nominated and duly elected to of the proposed 132 ft. by 140 ft. serve in that capacity. building and the loan application LIFE REPORTING AGENCIES — and directors' appraisal report The problems encountered in one were made available for examinaarea in obtaining satisfactory life -ton. Various questions were direports on insurance applicants rected to the delegation concernwere stated to, have been solved. ing the project and their plans.

MEDICAL EXAMINATION FEES Decision was to be made later.

— As permitted by action of the Recess for lunch was taken. last convention, consideration was Honorary President Edward L. given to the maximum amount that Marek arrived and visaed the can be paid by the Society for meeting and made brief appromedical examinations of insur- priate remarks. He gave the Board ance applicants which presently is a good report on the progress he $20. It was agreed to increase to had made in compiling the SPJST $30 the maximum amount that History he was assigned to write

and asked the Board for general ideas on some items to be included. He said that he felt it was a great honor to be accepted by the Board, as he has been, and wished everyone the best.

SPJST LODGE 79 -- Further consideration was given to their building loan application. It was moved that we approve the loan application to SPJST Lodge 79, as submitted on the application and approved by the appraisers. The motion was seconded and carried by majority vote.

Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska reported on the following: LETTERS AND CORRESPONDENCE — The following letters were read: 1. A letter and acknowledge'ment from Sister Birdie Hilsher, Robert and William Hilsher expressing appreciation to the officers and directors of the Supreme Lodge for the, Resolution of Respect and the sympathy expressed to the family c;f Brother Alfred }Risher and honors bestowed upon Brother Hilsher while he served the SPJST. 2. A letter of appreciation from Sister Beanie Kacir for an expression of sympathy on the death of her husband, Brother George Kacir.

3. A letter from a borrower thanking the Supreme Lodge for the individuality with which he was treated as a creditor while he had financial problems. He wrote that this to him was a true demonstration of what Brotherhood is all about.

4. A letter from Director Sid Pokladnik, thanking the Supreme Lodge SPJST, officers and staff for the flowers, phone calls and cards during his recent hospitalization.

DELINQUENT LOANS — Recommendations were made for action on loans delinquent over three months and appropriate actions were authorized on each.

Editor Sefcik and past Financial Secretary Zabcik arrived to visit the meeting.

TAX RECEIPTS — Numerous members having real estate loans with the SPJST reportedly had not furnished tax receipts as had been requested of them and it was agreed to endeavor to attempt to have them furnish copies of their tax receipts to the Home Office as is required. k

MINUTES OF OFFICERS' MEETINGS — The Supreme Lodge officers reportedly held seven meetings this quarter concerning investments: (Jan. 18, Jan. 19, Feb. 1, Feb. 4, Feb. 24, March 10 and March 25, 1977.)

Since the members of the Supreme Lodge had been furnished with photocopies of the minutes, it was decided to dispense with their reading and to approve the minutes as presented.

SECURITIES AND CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT BOUGHT THIS QUARTER — The purchases of 12 securities and investments in certificates of deposit as reported were ratified on motion duly passed.

Discussion ensued about the need for granting authority to the Supreme Lodge officers to purchase corporate bonds from time to time.

It was decided on motion duly passed to purchase up to $200,000 in corporate bonds or government securities, with maturities ranging up to 10 years.

LOAN APPLICATIONS — As of April 1, 1977, it was reported that we had a total of $2,022,910.57 of loan applications committed and in process.

A loan allocation for the AprilMay-June quarter was not set during the January meeting but the Investment Committee agreed to allocate $100,000 to each district subject to further consideration.

After considering different approaches to our loan allotment procedure the following motion was adopted: 1) That we not consider applications now in hand that had been charged against the allocation given each director April 1 and that 2) we allocate each district $150,000 for loans for April-MayJune'.

There was no change in the real estate loan interest rate and it will remain 81/2 %.

REAL ESTATE SOLD — Detailed report was made on three separate properties acquired through foreclosure that had been sold during the quarter. The action taken on the sale of each of the properties was ratified on motions duly passed.

TRAVEL — Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska reported on 10 trips and

functions attended this past quarter.

NEW CERTIFICATE LOAN PROCEDURE — It was explained that our certificate loan procedure had been revised as permitted by our amended By-Laws and as authorized during the last Supreme Lodge meeting. It is no longer required that the original certificate be mailed to the home office' to be retained until the loan is paid in full. We no longer require a certificate loan application form to be signed by the member before two witnesses. Each check for the proceeds of the certificate loan has printed on its reverse side an endorsement by which the member assigns and transfers the certificate to the Society when he cashes the check.

Authorization was granted for the return of all certificates now being held in connection with certificate loans made before the new procedure took effect.

President Morris excused himself and turned the meeting over to Vice President Hejny to preside.

Secretary-Treasurer Mike'ska reported that the questionnaires on lodge activities (fraternal questionnaires) were sent to the local lodges on Feb. 1, 1977. The joint report to the NFCA is due June 1, 1977. It was stated that it is very important that the local lodge's complete) the forms and return them to us as soon as possible.

MISCELLANEOUS — The SPJST Lodge Secretaries' Handbooks were revised to conform with by-law and administrative changes. Only those pages being revised were reprinted and forwarded to the secretaries with filing instructions.

Vice President Hejny turned the meeting back over to President Morris.

Secretary - Treasurer Mikeska's report was accepted to be placed of record.

Financial Secretary Mikulas reported on the following: ANNUAL STATEMENT — The annual statement was said to have been filed with the State Board of Insurance' before the due date.

Items of interest from the annual statement were pointed out: Increase in certificates — 1,474 Increase in insurance — $9,349,533 Net gain from operations — $249,790.87

Ratio of net investment income — 6.06% Solvency ratio — FINANCIAL STATI. MENT — It was reported that , ,, penses for 1976 increased due to inflation and the additional expenditures approved by the convention which necessitated the transfer of the additional funds. Members of the board asked clarification of several items on the statement, all of which were answered satisfactorily.

SECOND CLASS NON-PROFIT MAILING PERMIT -- As directed during the last Supreme Lodge meeting, Financial Secretary Mikulas reported on his findings with reference to the non-profit mailing permit for mailing the Vestnik. Legal Advisor Le'sikar discussed the implications of applying for the permit, after which it was decided to give the matter further study and consideration.

Financial Secretary Mikulas de'ferred the remainder of his report to give Editor Sefcik an opportunity to address the board and bring up any items needing consideration.

Editor (Sefcik made brief remarks. In reply to a question, he stated he had not hired clerical assistance, as previously approved by the Supreme Lodge, acting at his request. He had been authorized to make a recommendation to the Supreme Lodge for a parttime helper. Editor Sefcik indicated that he was happy with the situation as it presently stands.

He was asked if he had purchased a new camera and replied he had not and gave his reasons.

Past Financial Secretary Ben Zabcik also was given opportunity to address the board and he spoke briefly.

Recess was taken from 5 p.m. to I a.m. the following day, April 15, 1977.

Financial Secretary Mikulas continued with his report.

WEDDING PICTURES IN THE VESTNIK — After discussion, it was agreed to set a flat charge of $5, or the actual charge, whichever is more, for wedding pictures appearing in the' Vestnik.

OFFICERS' WORKSHOPS — Favorable comment was made on the recent workshops and it was suggested that a special letter be sent to each lodge encouraging at-

Wednesday, May 25, 197'7 tendance of the officers at future workshops.

It was decided that the lodge treasurer, or one other person also be designated from each lodge to attend the workshops.

Financial Secretary Mikulas reported he had attended a good portion of the sales training seminar and indicated he would be in favor of holding other similar training classes in the future.

RANK BALANCES—The amount now on demand deposit was reported to be $258,305.99.

FINANCIAL SECRE TARIE HANDBOOK — He reported on plans to compile a lodge financial 'secretaries' handbook similar in format to the secretaries' handbook and a motion authorizing the handbook was passed.

It was suggested that a section for local lodge treasurers be included in the financial secretaries' handbook.

Financial Secretary Mikulas indicated he is enjoying the challenge of his new position and is enjoying the work. He was complimented on his fine work and efficiency in the Financial Secretary's Department.

Financial Secretary Mikulas' report was accepted to be placed of record.

State Field Manager Silas Smith's report: His written report was considered and accepted to be placed of record.

SFM Smith reported orally on miscellaneous matters and was complimented on the fine class he had held in Crosby. Compliments were also directed to his wife, Jeanetto, who accompanies and assists him in his field work.

Legal Advisor Lesikar reported on the following: LOANS IN PROCESS — Report was made on the status on 49 loans in process.

LITIGATION—Report was made that all litigation had been taken care of and none was pending at this time.

SALES OF REAL ESTATE — Report was made on handling of the legal work on sales of three separate parcels of real estate acquired by the Society iby way of foreclosure.

OFFICERS' WORKSHOPS—Legal Advisor Lesikar participated in the three recent local officers'

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Director Pokladnik reported workshops and he stated that the material covered in the president's, that his three-year term on the secretary's and financial secre- NFCA board would soon be extary's sections was well received. piring. Others indicated that an He said he was in favor of con- effort should be made by the Society to have a representative on tinuing the workshops.

LOAN cLoismos — The man- the NFCA board. It was decided ner of handling loan closings was that the Society would authorize explained and discussed. Legal and vigorously support Director Advisor Lesikar was questioned if Pokladnik for re-election to the the present method of closing NFCA Executive Board.

He invited all to the District III loans was acceptable. It was agreed to continue the procedure used at meeting to be held Sunday, April 17th, at Lodge 6, Cottonwood. present.

He stressed the need for emTEXAS FRATERNAL, CONGRESS (TFC) — Legal Advisor Lesikar phasis on the Fraternal Insurance spoke of the need for the TFC to Counselors (FIC) sales training embark on some areas that might and spoke of the value of getting be beneficial to the Texas frater- more of our local sales representanals, particularly in covering leg- tives to complete the FIC sales islative problems. Other board training courses. It was suggested members indicated that this that SFM Smith continue to stress should be communicated to the the FIC training program.

Director Pokladnik complimentpresident of the TFC. Legal Advisor Lesikar's report ed the new members of the board.

Director Broz -was accepted to be placed of record.

He invited all to the District IV meeting in Lubbock.

REPORT OF DIRECTORS -He spoke of some efforts in DisDirector Kubena -He reported that he felt that we trict IV for the possibility of reare progressing well and compli- modeling one lodge hall and inmented the new members of the dicated that a building committee Supreme Lodge. He spoke of the was named in another lodge.

He reported that the District IV fact that District I had already exceeded its sales quota. He discussed district sales representative had the good progress in new Lodge resigned in his district and a new DSR had not been recommended 188, Centerville. to date.

Director Vitek — Director Broz spoke of an ethnic He reported favorably on the cultural program held annually in job President Morris, SecretaryTreasurer Mikeska and Financial Ballinger in which SPJST lodges Secretary Mikeska had done in con- participate.

He indicated he was in favor of ducting the local officers' workshops. He also stated that he lodge hall building loans, but felt thought that the recent sales semi- that a limit should be placed on nar conducted by Mr. Chuck the maximum amount of such Gaines was a big success and loans.

Director Broz was complimented credit should be given to Vice President Hejny for its planning. on his writing in excess of $200,000 He said he felt that continuing of insurance applications last month. education was needed.

Director Vanek — He said he was not in favor of He discussed the success of the the large lodge loans we were making and felt the procedure officers' workshops in Hallettsville. should be better controlled. He Consideration was given to future was in favor of setting a limit and local officers' workshops and a in his opinion, lodge loans should motion was passed that local offi cers' workshops be held each be limited to $150,000.

Director Pokladnik — year, except in convention years.

He extended an invitation to atHe thanked everyone for visits, telephone calls, and flowers during tend the upcoming District VI meeting. his recent stay in the hospital.

Concerning lodge building loans, It was agreed on motion duly passed that Director Pokladnik be Director Vanek indicated that authorized to attend the upcoming loans on lodge buildings need to be considered on an individual Sons of Hermann convention.

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He concluded by stating he appreciates the cooperation he has received from the officers and directors.

Director Bayer — He reported he was looking forward to serving on his threeyear term as a director of the Longhorn Recreational Laboratory.

He supported the need to possibly limiting SPJST Lodge building loans.

Efforts to help lodges reactivate were discussed.

He reported favorably on the officers' workshops and after several other appropriate comments concluded his report.

Director Hanus — He expressed his appreciation for all of the help and information he has received as a new director.

He discussed some of the problems he had encountered and made several recommendations.

Discussion ensued concerning the benefits of having a directors' handbook, as suggested by President Morris. It was agreed that Secretary - Treasurer Mikeska should proceed with the preparation of a Director's handbook.

Director Hanus suggested inclusion of the Supreme Lodge phone number on all forms.

He pledged that he would do his best to try to work with everyone.

Recess for lunch was taken from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., after which the members of the Supreme Lodge were scheduled to meet with the members of the Publication Committee for an exchange of ideas. The Publication Committee had been invited to an informal meeting with the Supreme Lodge, in accordance with the decision in the January Supreme Lodge meeting, as recorded in the minutes of the January Supreme Lodge meeting, and that portion of the minutes had been read for review. An oral poll, had indicated that a majority felt that the meeting should be limited to the Supreme Lodge and the Publication Committee but that the editor should be called in for the final portion of the meeting and earlier if necessary.

After the informal meeting with the Publication Committee was concluded at 4:50 p.m. the Supreme

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY May 12, 1977 Temple, Texas Dear Members: This report, as directed by ARTICLE 34, Section F of our By-La is taken from our 1976 Annual Statement.

The various items in this report are designated by exhibit numbers, exactly as found in the Annual Statement. This statement was filed with the State Commissioners of Insurance in February 19'77.

EXHTBIT I. This exhibit represents the increases and decreases of our assets on cash basis, EXHIBIT IL This exhibit is figured on an accrual basis, as required by the State Board of Insurance. This exhibit itself takes a lot of time to complete due to the fact that every item has to be figured separately and all the interest is calculated to the end of the calendar year.

EXHIBIT III. This exhibit shows the assets and liabilities EXHIBIT IV. This exhibit shows the increases and decreases in the mortgage loans. This exhibit also shows the number of farm and city loans.

EXHIBIT V. This exhibit explains the income from interest, dividends, rents, royalties, and Certificates of Deposit.

EXHIBIT VI. This exhibit is a complete breakdown of certificates issued and terminated during the year.

The progress chart follows and represents the progress of our Society from the year 1904 through 1976.

This report should prover very valuable regarding information about our Society. It gives the exact statistics on our complete operations. It is a condensed report of income and expense. Keep this copy of the Vestnik; you may have an occasion to •refer back to this report.

Fraternally, Jerry Mikulas, Jr. Financial Secretary ANNUAL STATEMENT, 1976

RECONCILIATION OF LEDGER ASSETS EXHIBIT I.

Increase in Ledger Assets (Cash Basis) Premiums on life certificates $ 1,516,242.36 Interest, dividends, and real estate inc. 1,525,852.70 Appraisal fee 22,056.00 Total increase in ledger assets

$ 3,064,151.06

Decrease in Ledger Assets Certificate and contract claims $ 678,819.72 660.06 Interest on minors' claims 9,080.92 Annuities 84,436.37 Surrender values 208,920.89 Refund to members Total Paid to Members and beneficiaries 108,611.55 7% refund to lodges and JT bonus 196,986.05 Commissions to sales representatives 762,761.20 General expenses and fraternal paym'ts 14,432.49 Taxes, licenses, fees 16,374.20 Adjustment, book value of ledger assets 33,594.42 From sale of maturity of ledger assets .

$ 981,917.98

$ 1,130,759.91

Wednesday, May 25, 1977 Total Decreases in Ledger Assets Increase in Ledger Assets During 1976

9 $ 2,112,677.87 $ 951,473.19

Reconciliation Between Years

Amount of ledger assets Dec. 31, 1975 Increase in ledger assets during 1976

$21,904,946.17 951,473.19 $22,856,419.36

EXHIBIT IL SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS (Accrual Basis)

Premiums and annuities considerations $ 1,525,125.13 Net investment income 1,339,558.56 Appraisal fee 22,058.00 $ 2,886,739.69 Deductions:

Death benefits $ 531,048.92 Matured endowments 126,623.00 Surrender benefits 84,436.37 794,626.00 Increase in aggregate reserve in cert.

Commissions to sales representatives 202,217.98 General ins. and fraternal payments 559,781.30 9,000.44 Taxes, licenses, and fees 130,500.62 7% refund to lodges and JT bonus 198,714.19 Refund to members TOTAL DEDUCTIONS NET GAIN FROM OPERATIONS

$ 2,636,948.82 $ 249,790.87

EXHIBIT III. Assets and Liabilities (Accrual Basis)

REPORTS

ASSETS: Bonds ....$ 2,749,158.27 Stocks 66,595.51 Mortgage loans 17,792,326.33 Properties acquired in satisfaction of debt 52,037.51 Property occupied by SPJST 819,886.02 Certificate loans 592,904.56 Cash in banks (including certificates of deposit) 706,977.01 Premiums actually collected by lodges, not yet remitted to the Supreme Lodge 175,917.70 Interest and other investment income 463,468.49 TOTAL ASSETS

Lodge was reconvened.

Editor Sefcik was called in and he made a few statements to the Publication Committee and the Supreme Lodge.

The members of the Publication Committee remained to visit the remainder of the meeting.

President Morris read a detailed report from Brother Otto Hanus, Museum Curator, setting forth various recommendations concerning our museum. Brother Otto Hanus received high compliments on his splendid report and for the fine work he has done for the Society in the Library-ArchivesMuseum area.

President Morris reiterated to the Supreme Lodge and to the Publication Committee, who were still present, that except for rare occasions, members are welcome and invited to attend the meetings of the Supreme Lodge body. He stated that this has been his announced position since he took office in 1969, but that very few people have attended these meetings.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5 p.m.

Fraternally submitted, Leonard D. Mikeska Secretary-Treasurer - SPJST

DISTRICT I SALES REPRESENTATIVE'S REPORT FOR APRIL, 1977

$23,419,271.40

LIABILITIES:

General expenses due and accrued $ 6,149.53 .Refunds due and unpaid 16,144.11 Unearned Book Value increase 27,571.30 Combined reserves in life certs 17,743,711.00 Unpaid claims 76,731.01 Premiums received in advance 337,735.00 8% refund to lodges and JT bonus 126,487.08 Commissions 49,873.98 Taxes, licenses, and fees 470.05 Unearned investment income 2,217.25 Accrued interest on claims due to minors 2,340.55 (Continued on page 10)

April was another good month for insurance sales in District I, selling 62 members with $186,515 of insurance. This makes a total of 353 members and $985,515 of insurance written during the first four months of 1977. This is a real good boost for District I and our society.

We want to welcome three new sales representatives from Lodge 1 Bryan-College .Station. They are Sister Josephine Shenkir, Brother Larry Shenkir, and Sister Lois Haile. I wish them success, and as shown in this report, some of them are already active in writing insurance.

The top sales representative for April was Brother Clarence Ebner, Lodge 189, B-CS, selling 1 member with $50,000 insurance, which makes him tops for two consecutive months. Our most productive sales representatives for April were

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Sales for April: 1 50,000 Clarence Ebner 189 6 30,000 Mary A. Novosad 189 Jaccflyn Wakefield 188 17 30,000 6 16,515 189 Larry Shenkir 3 15,000 Claudia Novosad 189 6 11,000 Doris Eckerrnann 179 6,000 5 39 Rud. Matejka 4,000 4 189 Lois Haile 4,000 3 Miroslav Petrusek 44 4,000 Gladys Zimmerhanzel 38 1 3,000 1 Wile Mikeska 33 3,000 17 1 Frank Rychlik 3,000 2 Arno Zwerneman 13 2,000 1 169 Mollie Ewell 2,000 2 39 Betty Hubacek 2,000 2 39 Jerry Stepan 1,000 1 Dorothy Oltmann 179 Fraternally yours, Ben F. Trcalek Dist. I Sales Repr.

- SPJST -DISTRICT II SALES REPRESENTATIVE'S REPORT During April we sold 58 members for $304,000 in insurance sales for a four-month total of 323 members for $11,555,000 in insurance sales.

Sister Shirley Cantu, Academy No. 177, joined us as a new sales representative and made her first sale. Best of luck to you Sister Cantu.

The four top salesmen, whose names you see at the top of the sales list with the members and amount of insurance sold are': 1. Chester Shmoldas 2. Jerry Barber Jack Ruzicka 3. E. J. Geistman Sales for April were: Sales

Repr.

Chester Shmoldas Jerry Barber Jack D. Ruzicka E. J. Geistman Ladis Navratil Clifton Martinets Donald Shuffield Albin F. Machu Anna Hejl Marcia Sulak Cheryl Melson Alice Banning

Lodge Mem.

74 171 15 24 87 80 174 29 48 174 74 47

11 1 1 1 2 1 13 2 2 1 5 1

Ins.

56,000 50,000 50,000 30,000 22,000 20,000 16,000 11,000 10,000 10,000 5,000 4,000

Provision for payment of refunds

201,000.00

TOTAL LIABILITIES Unassigned funds

4,828,111.54

$18,590,439.86 $23,419,271.40

EXHIBIT IV. MORTGAGE LOANS Farm Mortgages: Book value of mortgages owned $ 6,071,438,68 December 31, 1975 392,186.31 Amount loaned during 1976 $ 6,463,624.99

TOTAL

729,633.65

Less amount paid during 1976

$ 5,733,991.34

Net amount of farm mortgages OTHER PROPERTIES: Book value of mortgage loans, December 31, 1975 Amount loaned during year

$11,685,000.07 1,677,650.89

TOTAL Less amounts paid during year 1976

$13,362,650.96 1,293,289.25

Total other properties

$12,069,361.71

TOTAL: 403 farm mortgages as of 12-31-76 770 city and other mortgages as of December 31, 1976

$ 5,733,991.34 12,069,361.71

1,173 TOTAL MORTGAGE LOANS

$17,803,353.05

EXHIBIT V. Interest, Dividend, and Real Estate Income Interest on deposit Interest on bonds Dividend on stock Interest on mortgage loans Interest on certificate loans

.$

17,371.32 170,394.07 2,151.72 1,253,614.78 33,183.17 $ 1,476,715.06

REAL ESTATE: SPJST building rent Royalties from gas and oil

36,000.00 13,137.64 $

Total

49,137.64

$ 1,525,852.70 EXHIBIT VI. Exhibit of Insurance Certificates At the end of 1975 Issued during 1976

50,956 3,638

$ 98,008,444.00

54,594

$113,892,366.00

429 110 338 358 929

$ 615,697.00 129,000.00 798,000.00 629,847.00

2,164

$ 6,534,389.00

15,883,922.00

Deductions: (Terminations) Deaths Maturities Expiry Surrender Lapse TOTAL

4,361,845.00

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Total at end of 1975 Less deductions

54,594 2,164

$113,892,366.00 6,534,389.00

52,430

$107,357,977.00

Net Increases: At the end of 1975 total Certificates At the end of 1976 total Certificates

52,430 50,956

GAIN IN CERTIFICATES IN 1976

1,474

At the end of 1976 total Insurance At the end of 1975 total insurance

$107,357,877.00 $ 98,008,444.00

NET INCREASE IN INSURANCE IN 1976

$ 9,349,533.00

SUMMARY Unassigned funds $ 4,828,831.54 Valuation ratio 125.97 Interest Rate Realized 6.06% CHART OF PROGRESS End of Year

No. of Certs

Assets Ins. in Force

1904 1914 1924 1934 1944 1954 1964 1965 1966

2,797 8,121 10,537 11,889 19,194 27,880 35,079 36,483 38,214

$ 2,263.J00.00 22,425.00 7,242,500.00 328,462.00 9,831,500.00 1,326,807.00 11,392,625.00 2,678,500.00 16,669,203.00 4,290,108.00 26,329,506.00 7,795,092.00 41,037,832.00 13,657,825.00 44,300,601.00 14,320,366.00 48,088,425.0( 15,046,569.00

1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976

39,605 40,949 42,343 43.824 45,047 46,750 48,431 49,448 50,956 52,430

51,562,428.01 15,484,044.00 55,566,005.01 16,514,604.00 60,322,509.01 17,028,234.00 65,070,117.0 17,765,616.00 70,026,358.00 18,414,484.00 76,969,415.00 19,140,416.00 84,258,742.00 20,034,572.00 89,808,553.00 21,233,815.03 98,008,444.00 22,413,000.75 $107,357,977.00 $23,419,271.40

Norma Cavanaugh 20 2 4,000 80 2 John Barabas 2,000 Shirley Cantu 177 2 2,000 174 Daniel Marek 2 2,000 Melvin Steger 29 1 2,000 2 Emily Stuteville 47 2,000 Mrs. Edw. Svododa 15 2 2,000 1 Norma Andel 24 1,000 1 Louis Driska 177 1,000 Fr. Klinkovsky 1 1,000 47 1 Amelia Pokorny 29 1,000 Congratulations to Brother and Sister Albin Machu on the birth of a baby girl. All are members of Lodge No. 29, Taylor.

Fraternally, Lad. J. Zatopek SPJEIT

Claims Paid

Premium Refunds

9,300.00 47,250.00 63,250.00 101,568.00 179,293.00 211,277.00 420,187.00 467,929.00 436,195.00 463,789.00 551,183.00 642,403.00 222,829.39 563,109.00 191,965.22 612,764.00 180,652.05 659,743.00 170,532.09 643,455.00 1'76,913.00 680,890.00 183,683.91 627,939.13 170,159.36 $678,819.72 $208,920.89

DISTRICT V SALES REPRESENTATIVE'S REPORT FOR APRIL, 1977 Sales

Repr.

Lodge Menu.

88 Birdie Hilsher 88 Helen Hegwood David Brinkley 156 175 Anne Robinson 88 Fr. A. Dolezal 139 C. P. Kern Pearl Hanka 88 88 Agnes Miculka Franklin Bravenec 88 175 Bessie Franek 142 Sidon Tumis John A. Hilshe'r 88 88 Evelyn Mikeska Agnes Lesak 88 Jerry Prochazka 65 Della Kadiecek 88

Ins.

11 141,000 23 121,500 1 75,000 2 75,000 3 55,000 2 35,000 5 15,000 4 11,000 1 10,000 1 10,000 4 10,000 3 8,000 6,000 4 1 5,000 5,000 1 4 4,000

2 Evelyn Vornsand 88 3,000 Helen Filipp 139 1 2,500 Georgia Lostak 91 2 2,000 Alvin J. Sef elk 173 1 2,000 2 2,000 Connie Sirnecek 172 1 Louis Harms 88 1,000 1.

Alvin Melnar 142 1,000 Lillia Mae Peter 172 1 1,000 24 81 601,000 Total Congratulations are in order for Sister Birdie Hushes of Lodge 88 for being the winner in the district with 11 applications and $141,000 in sales; No. 2 is Sister' Helen Hegwood with 23 applicants and $121, 500 in sales. There was a 'tie for 3rd place between Brother David Brinkley of Lodge 156 with 1 applicant for $75,000 and Sister Anne M. Robinson with 2 applications and $75,000 in sales; she is a SR at Lodge 175. This is great work for the month of April. We had 24 SRs to write $601,000 of insurance and we encourage you to keep up the good work for the remainder of the year.

We have added two more sales representatives to our district: Brother Tommy Lostak of Lodge 139 and Brother Ray Elvin Speece of Lodge 176; we all wish both of you a lot of good luck in the selling field of insurance.

Remember our contest is on tas of May 1st) and runs through July 31, 1977. Everyone has a chance to win. Remember every time' you sell someone you are building understanding between the prospect and yourself.

Also, don't forget to tell about our guaranteed insurability option: what are you doing today about tomorrow? You can help your members and your prospetts by telling them about all of our plans; it is great to have so many good plans to offer. You will be doing a favor to all your prospects by helping them to program the best plan that fits their pocket book.

Everyone is looking for bargains!

Thank you for the month of April and keep up the good work.

If, at any time, I can assist you in any way, please call, or write.

Fraternally yours, Evelyn Mikeska, FIC District V Sales Pepr.

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AN OPEN LETTER TO THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF LODGES 147, 161, AND 168, JOURDANTON Dear Members: As all of you know, your three lodges are all located in the immediate vicinity of Jourdanton, community of approximately 2,000 inhabitants in Atascosa County.

According to records, Lodge 147 was organized on the 11th of March 1928; Lodge 161 on the 9th of January, 1938; and Lodge 168 on 29 April 1961. Further, according to records, the increase in members in two of the lodges has remained pretty much the same since they were organized, one experiencing a slow decline in membership. The other has registered modest gains since it was organized.

Lodge No. 147 shows approximately 95 certificates in force with no JTs. Lodge 161 shows 226 certificates in force, with 13 JTs. Lodge 168 shows 156 certificates in force, with 13 JTs. The total membership for all three lodges stands at approximately 535 certificates, 26 of those being Juvenile Term certificates. (These are recent figures, but not up-to-the-minute.)

In thinking over the matter and weighing all of the factors involved, the undersigned feel that it would be to the advantage of the three lodges and the SPJST for the three lodges to merge, pool their resources, both human and financial, and from one strong lodge in the Jourdanton area. A merger would also benefit the young people in all three lodges. One of the lodges had an active youth club at one time. If the merger is successful, the membership of the new lodge could then think and plan on a new lodge building in the Jourdanton area, which is sorely needed, both for local lodge activities, and in District VII. (At present there is only one large building, Lodge No. 107 Flores-

vile, in all of District VII, and there is an acute shortage of lodge facilities to host district and other functions.)

Please give this proposition serious thought. Please forget about what may have happened among members in these lodges in years past, but think about the future of the SPJST in your area, especially for your children and generations to succeed them. We emphasize that nothing will be done without the approval of the majority of the members in the above three lodges.

If you think this will be a good move, please attend the meeting, which will be called to discuss the possible merger of the three lodges.

(The Supreme Lodge President would preside at this meeting.) If the overall reaction is favorable at this meeting, we will then proceed according to the articles in the bylaws, specifically Article 115, which states: "Two or more lodges wishing to merge or consolidate may do so if notice is given to the membership of both lodges in the Vestnik at least twice before the meeting at which consolidation is to be considered. Each member over 16 years of age will be mailed a written notice that a merger will be voted upon at such a meeting. The merger can become effective only if a majority of the members present of each merging lodge vote in favor of the merger."

Then a joint meeting would be held of the membership of the three lodges to elect officers, select a lodge number and designation. (The Supreme Lodge President would preside at this joint meeting until a slate of officers is elected.)

If it turns out that after the first meeting and hearing all of the details involving a merger, one of the three lodges elects not to merge with the other two, and the other two do decide to merge, a merger of the two lodges can proceed.

Again, please weigh this question carefully and if you would like to hear the matter discussed, pro and con, please attend the informational meeting on June 12, 1877, in the Civic Center in Jourdanton, Texas, at 2 p.m. It is hoped that as many members from all three lodges as possible can attend.

We are anxious to aid the Jour-

danton area and District VII so that more of the fraternal benefits of belonging to the SPJST are available to all the members. There is also every reason to believe that with a combined membership of about 535 members or so, that you will have a much stronger lodge, capable of undertaking a building program in the not too distant future. After all, in unity there is strength. Fraternal good will and understanding will , go a long way toward achieving this goal. Remember that we would not be organizing a new lodge as such, because the lodges and members are already there; we would simply try to consolidate and unify the potential that exists. Please help us.

Fraternally, Nick A. Morris, President Supreme Lodge, SPJST Bob Bayer District VII Director Frank Ve'selka District VII President William Pavliska Immediate Past President, District VII Tillie Valchar District VII Sales Repr.

- SPJST — LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear ,Brothers and Sisters: Our last lodge meeting was held Friday, May 6th, at 7:30 p.m., with Brother Alfred Klusacek calling the meeting to order.

Flag Bearers James Allen and Joseph Morris led the pledge to the flag. Then Vice President Dan Balusek took over the meeting. He called on Secretary Dolores Skrabanek for the roll call of officers and sales representatives, and the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting, which were approved as read.

Correspondence included the receipt of mortuary dues from the 1SL and a letter regarding the Temple Summer Festival to be held at Gober Party House', June 25th, 1977. (A copy of this letter was printed in the Vestnik previously, regarding the contest and prize money.)

New members accepted were: Zonka Clint Scott, Wesley Chad Dorsey, Teri Lynn Engelke, Althea Dawn Young, and Nina Lee Klinltovsky. The following members

Wednesday, May 25, 1977 transferred to our lodge from Lodge 87, Temple: Lisa Marie Tepera, Mark Alan Tepera, Vicki Rene Tepera, and Louis Frank Tepera. A warm welcome to each of those named for choosing our lodge for their membership. Transfers out of Lodge 189, Bryan-College Station were: Lois J. Haile and Virginia Lee (Marek) Frei, members; and social member Eddie Joe Noack, and to Lodge 17'7, Academy: Bobby Joe Ralston and Carla Renee Ralston.

These were reported as patients in the following hospitals — at Scott and White: Sister Frances Nault, Brother Bill Junek and SL Honorary President Brother Edward L. Marek (now deceased); at King's Daughters Hospital — Sisters Mary Kohutek, Ruth Kohutek, Lillie Mare'sh, Rosie Pechal, and SL Vice President Joe B. Hejny, and Brother Edd Kelarek, at a Houston hospital. Since the meeting, Sister Julia Dubcak has been hospitalized after a fall at her home at KDH. We hope you are all well on the road to complete recovery.

On behalf of the Lodge 47 membership, I am expressing sincere sympathy to the surviving family of Brother Edward L. Marek, longtime leader in the SPJST Society. He will be missed by everyone for his wisdom, counsel and friendship to one and all. May he rest in eternal peace and honor to his memory forever.

The chairmen's and officers' reports were all favorable. The trustees' secretary, Bob Vasicek, read the board minutes of the April 19th meeting. Then the meeting was presided over by Chairman of the Board Brother Woodrow Marek.

The following were elected as chairmen of the annual picnic scheduled for Sunday, July 24th: Barbecue — Edward and Lucy Mihatsch; Kitchen — Jerry and Dorothy Pechal; Sweets and Drinks — Emil and Frances Hejl; Bar— Jimmy Allen; Country Store and Sausage Booth — Nick and Dorothy Morris; Social Games — Frank Klinkovsky and Elmer Skrabanek; Teddy Bears — Alfred and Ginger Klusacek; Dunking Booth — Clarence and Raymond Lee Sodek; Tickets — Jerry and Betty Mikulas; Fish Pond — Caralou Allen and the youth club; Drink Tickets

13 — Jimmy Bryant. If you are willing to lend a helping hand at this annual affair, volunteer your services to these chairmen, it will make their task that much easier.

In old business, the bids on the asphalting of the lodge grounds.

The Odell Geer Construction Co. gave a firm bid and the planning committee was told to go ahead and add the additional west extension to the previous bid. The contract is ready to be signed and hopefully the work will be completed by the July 24th picnic.

Next, in new business, was the selection of the date and time of the next meeting. Friday, June 3rd, at 8 p.m. was picked for the June' lodge meeting. Sister Caralou Allen gave the youth leader's report.

There were 36 members present and 2 visitors. She also stated that the following were chosen to be youth club officers: Kim Mikulas, president; Jerry May, vice president; Ellen Lucko, secretary; ElaMe Zavodny, treasurer; Joyce Pechal, reporter; David Pechal, sergeant-at-arms. Jerry May and Marcie Skrabanek represented our lodge at the Beyersville Lodge 48 Mayfete. It was approved to reimburse them for some of the expenses incurred.

Before adjournment a work day was set for Saturday, May 14th, at 8 a.m. to clean the filters and the grounds.

Door prize winners were Sisters Ruby Bolton and Mary Vasicek.

Refund check recipients' names were read by the secretary.

Remember the next meeting date: Friday, June 3rd at 8 p.m.

Fraternally, Mrs. Jerry Pechal Reporter SPJST --

LODGE NO. 179, WARRENTON

Dear Members and Friends: Lodge 179 held their regular monthly meeting Friday night, May 13th, in Zapp's Kitchen.

The meeting was called to order

by President Harold Bergmann, who also led the members in reciting the pledge of allegiance.

Michael Noak substituted for Secretary Ricky Weyand who was absent.

Brother Lee Leonhardt gave the treasurer's report which was accepted as given.

Dorothy Oltmann read the fi-

nancial standings and gave the names of the new applicants: Ronnie Zwernemann and James We'ssel. They were voted on and accepted into our midst.

The sales representatives reported that they are diligently working on increasing our membership.

Our lodge is extremely thankful and appreciative that we have so many wonderful generous, enthusiastic members, who donate and help keep our meetings active and enjoyable. This interest extends all the way overseas to Iran, where our member,. 'Brother Aubrey Hackemack sends our organization a donation to be used for entertainment. He stated that he is looking forward to the time when he will return to the U.S. and can participate in our lodge meetings and the various activities.

It is needless to say the youth club also fully cooperates with the adult members and donated to the various expenses. Therefore, thanks to all who gave or helped in any way to the proceeds to make our meetings a huge success.

We, too, are grateful for such a large attendance of members and guests. Among our visitors we were delighted to have in our midst District V Sales Representative Sister Evelyn Mikeska, her husband, Brother Otto and also their son and his wife. We hope you will visit us frequently.

The Entertainment Committee reported that they are contacting bands for providing music for the afternoon and night for our annual celebration in. September.

Further plans and details will be taken care of as time draws nearer to our annual event.

There was no further business and the meeting adjourned.

Immediately after the conclusion of business, a delicious fried fish supper was served, which included: hush puppies, french fries, varions delicious cakes, pies and refreshments.

The remainder of the evening was enjoyed in good fellowship among the members ard guests.

Hope we will have such a good turnout at our next regular meeting June 10th.

Fraternally, Edith Pr.-iffer Reporter

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AWARDS DAY AT ALVIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE. Mrs. Alice &melte., Olga Measels, Czech Club president; Joseph Hlozek, scholarship recipient, and Wm. Souehek, Czech instructor.

Awards Day was held at Alvin Community College on May 6th, 1977. For the second time the Czech Club was proud to award a scholarship to a worthy student with Czech lineage and who was attending ACC. The members of the Czech Club worked very hard baking all sorts IA Czech pastries for their booth at college functions, thereby raising the money for the scholarships.

The recipient of the scholarship this year was Mr. Joseph Hlozek from Houston.

Having recently concluded their 6th semester of Czech, the students are eagerly awaiting their next semester of studies. Considering the pleasure the students have derived from attending these Czech classes, it is hoped many more will express interest and join the class in September.

Mrs. Olga Measels Czech Club President - SPJST — LODGE NO. 9 SNOOK — YOUTH CLUB BAKE SALE — The Snook SPJST Youth Club is sponsoring a Bake Sale Saturday, June 4th, from 9:30 a.m. until noon at the E. J. Ptacek Store in Snook. Items such as cakes, pies, cookies, strudels, noodles, sandwiches, home-canned goods will be on hand.

The public is invited ... Support the youth of SPJST. Betty Schoenemann

LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX Dear Members and Friends: Lodge No. 13 held its regular monthly meeting on May 15th, at 2 p.m. in the lounge of the lodge hall. Thirty-one members we're present. President Claude Flippin called the meeting to order. Patty Tydlacka, flag bearer, led us in the pledge of allegiance. Recording secretary, Sister Olga Nimtz, called the roll 'of officers and then read the minutes of the April meeting.

Minutes were approved as read.

Financial Secretary Magdalene Iselt, gave her report on the mortuary account and then also read the treasurer's report since the regular treasurer, Sister Mildred Horak, was unable to be with us at this meeting. All reports were approved. Since there has been some confusion with the mail, it was voted upon to rent a Post Office box and all SPJST mail will be put into this one box.

By motion passed the complete parking area will be paved this summer.

Since our youth club donated the speaker system to the lodge it was decided that the lodge would donate two beautifully decorated cakes to the youth club for their cake auction at the annual SPJST Picnic which will be held on May 29th. All other committees are also busy preparing for this annual event. There will be plenty of good juicy Lee County barbecue

available. Also plenty of good cold drinks, pop corn, snow cones, etc. will be sold. Games, concession stands and good music by the Blue Vest Boys will be there in the afternoon for your entertainment and listening pleasure. Hamburgers will be available at 6 p.m. In the kitchen. Come to Dime Box Sunday, May 29th and enjoy yourselves with your friends and meet new friends. Music for the dance at night will be furnished by The Moods.

Two new members were accepted into the lodge: Sharon Collins and daughter, Dana Collins. Welcome!

The meeting was adjourned.

Not much has been reported in the Vestnik from Lodge' No. 13 at Dime Box lately but let me assure everyone that we are going strong and I would like to take this opportunity in behalf of all our members, to thank everyone who has helped in any way to make our new hall a big success.

Hope to see you at the picnic, May 29.

Fraternally, Magdalene Iselt Financial Secy.

Rt. 1, Dime Box 77853 SPJST —

LODGE NO. 54, WEST Dear Members: Your attention is called to the fact that Lodge Jaromir No. 54's second quarterly meeting is approaching its date: June 5th, beginning at 3 p.m., followed by enjoyable socializing.

The lodge officers and committees extend a cordial invitation to our lodge's membership to become more interested and involved in its functions at this meeting. A meeting is the place where you learn first hand-information of its business operations, management, as well, as the other public relations, therefore; wouldn't it be your duty to take, time out to be with us and the rest of the fellow members who care about the growth of this organization and its affiliation? May we count on your participation this time?

Fraternally, Maxine Sefcik Reporter

ednesday, May 25, 1977 LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH Dear Members: If you were absent from our monthly meeting on May 15th you missed not only a couple of hours of important and constructive discussion, but also a social hour comprised of good food, cold "cheer" and shared friendship. These are the things that make a wonderful meeting.

One of the most pleasant functions was the honoring of the oldest mother and father present.

Sister Rose Strnad, around 90, was recognized as the mother and was presented with a gift. Oldest father honors were bestowed on two men: Joseph Becan and Alex Bunker who share the same birthday month. The youngest mother and father attending were John and Joy Paprskar with 10-monthold Jon Eric. It was nice to have guests and out of town members among us, namely Joe and Elizabeth Gregory, and Joe and Nancy Paprskar from Dallas. Also, Albina Farek was back with us after a lengthy illness, and it was good to see Alene Kercho who has been absent for a few meetings.

Our Sunshine chairperson reported sending get-well cards to Charlie Ham, in Baylor Hospital, Paul Foyt at St. Joseph's and Louis Arwine at All Saints. Cassandra Burns, granddaughter of Rudolph and Millie Wruble was in a car accident and was confined to a Tyler hospital.

We were all saddened to lean of the death of Brother Edward L. Marek. He was an esteemed member and friend and the assembly voted to remember him by sending a monetary memorial to the rest homes at Taylor and Needville.

Others losing loved ones were Rudy Chaloupka, whose sister, Tracy Miller, died. Marian George lost her father, and Bessie Prochaska's sister passed away the first week in May. May we correct the mailing address for Albino, Ruzicka; her granddaughter's address is Route 3, Box 143, Goldwaithe, Tx 76804.

It seems like everyone was at the 50th wedding anniversary for Henry and Anna Langer. Their observance began with Holy Mass at St. Thomas Church for their intentions and at 5 p.m. a sumptious dinner was served at the lodge building, followed by a delightful

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Those receiving special honors were, L to It: Mrs. John (Mary) Sirneilt, oldest mother (76 years); Mrs. Gary (Brenda) Powell, youngest mother (she will be 22 years old in July); Mrs. Tommy (Joyce) Chudej, youngmother (Will be 22 in June); Mrs. Alfred (Bernice) Pantbnien, mother of the year. The oldest and youngest mothers received corsages from the lodge; the young mother, and mother of the year received appropriate gifts from the lodge; and the other mothers were awarded gifts from the (Information and picture by Sister Jeanette Smith) youth club. dance with music by The Polka Tones, and an abundance of liquid refreshment. May God see fit to bestow much happiness on these two deserving people for many more years. Another example of longevity is Sister Marie Tatarevitch who just turned 80 and was honored at a dinner party given by her sons and their wives.

It's commencement time again and plaudits are due a couple of members, 'both offspring of Dick and Martha Durham, and grandâ–şchilduen of Richard and Mary Hubenak. Graduating from Richland High, Magna Cum Laude, will be Jon Durham, and Pamela Durham Davies has earned her Master's Degree in Social Welfare from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio.

Pam and her husband now reside in Fort Worth and we hope to have them join us at the lodge meetings soon.

Congratulations to John Mikeska who recently wed and is at home in North Richland Hills.

Irene and Harold Green, along with son Alan are departing soon for Germany to visit her brother, Buddy Strittmatter and family.

Buddy has been in Spain and Germany several years with govern-

ment services and will make a good tour guide. Send some postcards, Irene!

Thanks to host and hostesses, the Curtis Murphys and Sisters Bartek, Svacek and Krivanek for the repast following the meeting and to the other ladies who brought pastry.

There is a lodge dance June 11th with Joe Lynn's Rhythmaires. See you there.

Fraternally, Helen Paprskar - SPJ ST — LODGE NO. 188, CENTERVILLE Dear Members: Our regular monthly meeting was held May 2nd at 7:30 p.m. in the temporary lodge hall. President Dr. A. M. Easterling called the meeting to order and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The treasurer's report was given and the financial secretary reported the addition of 16 new members. we were happy to welcome these new members.

For the summer months, the meeting time of the monthly meetings was changed to 8 p.m.

The next meeting date will be June 6th. Everyone try to attend, and by then, hopefully, the Build ing Committee may be able to re-

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Saturday night, May 14th, the K. J. Countrymen from Copperas Cove did a real fine job of making music for the dance'. Everyone really enjoyed the fiddle playing.

They will give a repeat performance Saturday night, May 28th.

Everyone be sure and come out.

Some of you may think it's too hot, but thanks to Mr. Johnny Albritton and others for the fans, the lodge was quite comfortable Saturday night.

Don't forget the next meeting date is June 6th, at 8 p.m. Keep in Mind also that the youth club meets at this same time.

I apologize for not writing for a couple of weeks, abut "stamp licking" along with those checks and letters in the' mail boxes around the first and third of the month must take top priority. From the complaints, I found out one thing, some of you do read the Vestnik.

Fraternally, Ima Ray Watson Reporter - SPJST LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS Dear Members: May 11th, 1977, at 8 p.m. the local lodge meeting was called to order

by President Brother Douglas Williams.

Brother Ed Svoboda led us in reciting the pledge of allegiance.

Then all members, plus one visitor, Dan Balusek, stood in silent prayer in memory of the past Honorary SL President Brother Edward L. Marek. May his soul rest in peace and sympathy to his bereaved family. He will be missed by all the members. A monetary donation was made by our local lodge to the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home in Taylor in memory of Brother Marek.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.

This was followed by the treasurer's report, also bar and kitchen.

The local lodge will feature The Country Sensations on Saturday May 28th. We had a dance Saturday, May 21st featuring The Moonshiners.

The following new members were accepted: Gregory Zajicek, David Zajicek, and Robin Ann Skrhak.

Brother Herman Glaser was on the sick list.

There was a discussion on making a donation of some kind to promote the teaching of the Czech language in the Buckholts School, which is being taught now.

A thank you note was acknowledged from the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home in Taylor for a monetary do nation in April.

Liability insurance will be taken out on our local lodge building as soon as possible.

Door prize winner of $11 at this meeting was Brother Anton Svetlik.

The next meeting will be June 8th, at 8 p.m. with an $8 door prize to be given away. Don't forget the refreshments.

Fraternally yours, Viola Sevcik SPJST -® LODGE NO. '74, LOVELADY Dear Members and Friends: We had another entertained crowd of members who came to enjoy the Centurians play for the dance on May 14th. Everyone present had a good time. We had members, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Beasley from Jasper (which is about 85 miles from here), present.

They said they drove' that far just to be here to enjoy our wonderful lodge. We appreciate those comments.

We had some changes in a few of the officers. Larry Melson, a fine member and loyal to the lodge, has done much and we appreciate you very much for your fine services and for what you have done being in charge of the' refreshment department. We will always appreciate your continued support. Jerry Michka has now taken charge of the refreshment department; we also want to appreciate the support of Brother Rudy Hafner and his wife, Alice.

He gave services as president and she as youth leader for five years; thanks very much! We also want to thank Sister Dorothy Smith for the wonderful work she has done for the lodge', and we want your continued support, also. It is everyone's desire for all of us to work for the SPJST Society and Lodge 74. Let us all be united and do the best we can for the lodge.

Our trustees had a couple of meetings since our regular monthly meeting. Committees were selected

for the job assigned for the work that has to be done in caring for the lodge. Ground Committee — Chester Shmoldas, chairman; James McCullough, George Charanza, Bobby Charanza, Edith Charanza, Mildred Shmoldas.

Maintenance Committee—Chilie Hodges and Jack Parrish Band Committee—Johnny Johnson, chairman; Billy Bobalik, Chester Shmoldas.

The meetings we had were most harmonious and everyone is looking forward to our lodge's continued growth. All of the officers and members do not, at any time, want to make comments to make any of the members feel hurt at any time.

Our next regular lodge meeting will be June 13th. Please put this date on your calendar and please come; you will experience a harmonious meeting. We do want all the members to be proud of the lodge because it is yours, so please take care of it.

Fraternally, Chester Shmoldas SPJST

LODGE NO. 155, AUSTIN Dear Members: Our May meeting came to order at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Prasatik.

The minutes from our last meeting were read by Brother Raymond Prasatik. They were approved as read. All the business was brought up to date.

We thank Lad Zatopek for coming to visit with us. We are always happy to see and welcome our guests.

A baby record book was presented to Linda Meyers on her forthcoming baby, from they members of Lodge No. 155.

We will have a short meeting June 12th, at the Austin Folk Festival at 3 p.m. We will meet at the Czech booth and we will find a quite place to conduct our meeting. The reason for this meeting is to make plans for our summer picnic- in August.

The Folk Festival will be at Town Lake at the Fiesta Gardens.

Please come because we need every person's help.

Our meeting came to an end and refreshments were served by our lovely hostess, Mrs. Raymond Prasatik.

Wednesday, May 25, 1977 Faith can break the sky in two.

And let the face of God shine through.

Happy birthday to those having a birthday in May. Fraternally, Mary Rose Palla Reporter SPJST —

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON

The Saturday, May 14th dance with music by Gilbert Kautz, which is always formal, had a full house. The Chandelier Ballroom was sprinkled with beautifully dressed ladies and the same goes for our male guests, but it happens sometimes that some• guests do not observe the dress code and, unfortunately they have to be declined admittance to the dance.

These dress !affairs are always well advertised as well as the casual dress dances, when you may dress casually. The committee at the door has to abide by the rules of the dress code, so please follow the dress code and everyone will be happy.

This dance was hosted by Jack and Lois Gower, both on the Entertainment Committee. Helping them were Orlando Lee and Era Lee Richards. Lois, in a red lace gown was greeting the guests and Era Lee, in a black chiffon, was busy with Jack to seat everyone in the right place while Orlando Lee was busy in the box office.

Both sisters looked like they had stepped out of a fashion magazine.

The June Monthly bulletin is advertising the big band dance with Tommy Dorsey for July 16th, which is on a Saturday night, and tickets will be on sale June 17th at our lodge office at 1435 Bean.

Splash. Day at Lodge 88 is an annual affair and it will be an all-day activity with lots of things to do and something for everyone on June 5th. First, a delicious dinner and you may come right after church to be served and enjoy the rest of the afternoon with whatever entertainment strikes your fancy. Dancing around our beautiful Gazebo with good music from 1 to 5 p.m., or in the Chanddelier Ballroom from 2 to 4 p.m., or a social for guests who like to take it easy and love to take a chance with their luck. From 5 to 9 p.m. you may dance to your heart's

17 content as usual with good music.

All through the day our picnic grounds will be alive with games and entertainment and fun for all.

Naturally, the swimming pool will be officially opened to the delight of the young folks.

A nice wedding shower was given to lovely Karen Broz Sunday, May 15th, by Sisters Vernell Walkoviak, Wanda Kennedy, and her aunt, Clara Broz. Karen is the daughter of Frank Broz and the granddaughter of John Broz, a well-known figure around Lodge 88.

In our June lodge meeting we were very happy to see some of our recuperated members who had been ailing for some time; Brothers Ed Kadlecek, Amos Kadlecek, Adolf Jurica and Albert Bristik; they all looked well and it was nice to see them in our fold again. Very sorry to hear that Sister Marie Faltesek is in Memorial Hospital, Room 756. Also, Sister Oleta Lanus was confined for a few days in a hospital for a check up. Robert Jaksch, grandson of Herbert and Emma Jarisch, 'while working at Astro World, somehow got his foot in the wrong place while repairing one of the wonders of the world and received a broken ankle for his trouble. It is in a cast and will remain there for about three months to mend. A get-well wish to all our ailing members and may they be healthy and strong very soon.

A new corner, Paul Owen Pflughaupt, born prematurely on Feb. 23, 1977, and weighed only 4 lbs., 11 ozs., was in the hospital for over two months and now Paul is at home with his parents, Larry and Dorothy Pflughaupt. In fact, as a good member, he attended his first lodge meeting and slept peacefully all through the whole meeting; his two brothers, Lee Edward and Karl Louis are very happy with their new brother and so are his grandparents, Leander and Josephine Pflughaupt. This is a 100% SPJST family.

Greg Holeman, son of Jack and Mildred Holeman, graduated from Baylor University and will receive his commission in the U.S. Navy in May. For his officer's training he will 'be in New Port, Rhode Island, and then will be stationed in Corpus Christi. Congratulations, Greg.

Jack and Mildred are proud par-

ents and they have every reason to be. Mildred served the lodge as secretary and now holds the office of parliamentarian. Jack spent part of his vacation a few weeks ago at Lake Murcald, Okla.; he claims fishing is very good there.

Saturday, May 14th, I was a very proud grandmother when I attended the graduation ceremonies of my granddaughter, Kathy T. Olexa, in Beaumont. At 1 p.m. the pinning ceremony and graduating from the Dental Hygiene program and first in her class.. In the evening at 7 p.m. she graduated from the Lamar University Dental Hygiene with high honors. Forgive me for boasting, but I am proud.

This is all for tonight; will see you next week.

Fraternally, Frances Olexa - SPJST -LODGE NO. 6, HALLETTSVILLE Dear Members: Our lodge met Sunday, May 8th at the Grant Building. President Frank Zabransky opened the meeting, followed by the pledge to the U.S. Flag led by Youth Club President Annie Zabransky.

Secretary Erwin Holy read the minutes of the last meeting which were approved. Correspondence followed.

Youth Leader Helen Zabransky gave a report on the youth club activities, also on the district meeting to be held May 22 and camp in June.

President Zabransky then named his audit committee, consisting of Marlyn Sevcik, August Holub and Charles Holy.

Refund checks were given out and the meeting was then adjourned.

This day was Mother's Day and the youth club presented each mother with a carnation corsage and a program honoring the mothers as follows: Welcome — Denise Vasek MOTHER — Janell, Chris, and Gary Chudej, Tommy Holy, David Neubauer, and Denise Vasek Mother's Day Cheers — Laura Neubauer, Melissa Holy, Laurie Chudej, Kim Drozd, Kathy and Jean Zak Poem — Mark Sevcik Mother's Day Pricing Game — Annie Zabransky and Arlene Zak Winners in this game were: Mrs. Vicky Zak, Mrs. Toni

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Songs—Youth club and everyone.

The program was entertaining and enjoyed by all.

Entertainment and refreshments followed. Lunch was served.

May birthdays honored were Mrs. Agnes Mikush, Helen Zabransky and Jean Zak. Sister Mikush won the birthday cake.

Door prize winners were: Alvin Mikush (adult), and Kim Drozd (youth).

Our next meeting will be held Sunday, June 12th with the' youth club honoring the fathers, at the Grant Building, beginning at 2 p,m.

Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky Reporter - SPJST — LODGE NO. 176, HOUSTON NORTHWEST Dear Members and Friends: Our regular meeting was held May 16th. The meeting was called to order by Preaident Harry Schuhmann.

The minutes of last month's meeting were read by Secretary Arlene Prather.

Financial Secretary Ruth Moore also gave her report.

We discussed our annual picnic which was scheduled for May 21st at Bear Creek Park.

President Schuhmann was very happy to see a lot of members at this meeting to discuss new busi ness. Sister Evelyn Mikeska was a guest at our meeting and we are always happy to have her.

Let's not forget our next meeting Monday, June 20th at Long Point National Bank in the Western Room.

Fraternally, Rena Ordener Reporter SPJST -LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY Dear Members and Friends: It is time to congratulate all the seniors on their graduation achievement. Lots of good luck is wished to all in your future life for great accomplishments and a successful life. Our lodge is giving a little start to each graduate not exceeding $5.00; though your best and most satisfying happiness will

come from what each of you can do on your own. We wish you the best of luck and good health and happiness.

Personally, I want to thank each of you who had a part in giving me a beautiful corsage. Thanks more than I can express in writing. I love you all and am proud to see all the youth members making such nice progress and I know this makes your leader feel good. It is a huge job for the youth leaders, and I know you want to keep her and help out in every way possible to make a better tomorrow.

We will have some new officers since Brother Hafner, president, resigned due to the fact that he lives so far away and felt he could not properly take care of the office. It is appreciated — all that has been accomplished so far and all are interested in keeping Lodge 74 operating smoothly and in a friendly manner, making it a nice place for entertainment in the love of music and achievements in different talents.

I wish all fathers a lovely Father's Day as was Mother's Day. Fraternally, Slivena Michka - SPJST -LODGE NO 35, ELK Dear Members and Friends, Since there wasn't very much to report for our April meeting I decided to combine it with the May report.

Our April meeting was held on Easter Sunday, with fairly good attendance. A moment of silence was held for our departed members, Sister Albina Jurecka and Brother Emmett Farek. Our visitors were Gene Kelly, Carl and Nancy Clemons, and Hubby Frazier. The birthdays celebrated for April were Sisters Robin and Tracy Breitkreutz, Brothers Henry Brettkreutz, Jr., Fred Mach, Vernon Wood, Jr., and Jim York.

The committee people all gave very good reports. New members for April were Austin Thomas Haas, Leslie Eugene Pechacek, Mark C. Gulig, and Katherine Ann Riley. We had one paid-up member, Mark D. Wilson.

There was some business discussed and the door prizes were won by Melanie Milner for the youth and Kathy Breitkreutz for the adults. Following the meeting we had a band to audition for us.

All enjoyed dancing and working off all that food that was consumed at the Easter dinner.

Pertaining to our May meeting I would like to take this time to thank Mildred Steinke for taking notes for me during my absence.

The meeting was called to order by President Henry Breitkreutz, Sr. Visitors recognized were Mr. and Mrs. Burney and family.

Brother Albert Banik read the minutes of the last meeting.

Ronnie Wayne Kadlacek was our new member for the month of May. Henry Breitkreutz, Jr., gave the treasurer's report. Sister Rosemarie Banik reported that the' youth club had elected new officers and also reported on the YAD which will be held on June 26th.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to Rhonda Horton, Gene E. Pavelka, and Eugene Pavelka. All committee reports were very good.

The building chairman, Vernon Wood, reported that the leaks that are supposedly to be in the roof are not to be found. He also reported that he has taken care of several other items.

There will be a reception held in honor of Brother August Pospisil at our August meeting. He is 96 years old and is one of our oldest members.

Our July 4th celebration will be held Sunday, July 3rd, with the special entertainment committee in charge of the arrangements.

Brother Rudolph Zalman distributed the premium refund checks. The door prizes were won

by Honey Brown for the youth and Fred Mach won the adult prize'.

After the meeting the mothers were honored. Lana Steinke, Darin and Charlotte Banik read poems pertaining to mothers. All mothers received potted flowers. A drawing was held for the Mother of the Year award.

Sister Mary Beralek was bestowed this honor and was presented with a beautiful Ivy in a pretty planter. The runners-up were Sisters Helen Dulock and Inez Zalman. They both received geraniums. After the meeting was adjourned everyone played a few games.

I hope to see all of you at our June 12th meeting. Until then, I remain Fraternally yours, Peggy Dieterich

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will be presented at 10 p.m. to included Werner jatzlau, Betty juniors and seniors. Children's Zwernemann and Mary J. Kubena.

Please remember Sunday, May awards will be presented Sunday 29th — the SPJST picnic of Lodge during the Slet program.

Slet program rehearsals will be 13. Come to visit us.

We also have two new members: /conducted on Sunday morning.

The ladies of Sokol Zizka will be Mrs. Sharon Kay Collins and serving dinner at noon and the daughter, Dana Kay Collins.

Fraternally, Slet program will begin at 2:00 Mary J. Kubena p.m. We are pleased that Brother Reporter Sid Pokladnik and they Dallas SPJST — Czech Concert Orchestra will once LODGE NO. 181, CONROE again provide the music for the Slet program.

Dear Members: The Slet program will include Our next regular lodge meeting participants from the units of will be held Tuesday, June 7th at Corpus Christi, Houston, Fort 7:30 p.m. at Standard Motor Sales Worth, Ennis, and Dallas. Approx- office, 803 North Frazier in Conroe. imately 400 participants are exFraternally, pected. Numbers will include calPaul Pasemann isthenics by all classes and many Secretary SPJST — special numbers.

Please make plans to be present CZECH FOLKLORE AND ART for the Southern District Slet. This AT SOKOL HOUSTON promises to be a top notch proThis Friday, May 27th at Sokol gram as most of the participants Houston auditorium, the Czech are also preparing to take part in Fine Arts group will again present the American Sokol Slet in Chi- an evening of the Czech nation's cago in late June. cultural heritage as captured on Nazdar! professionally made motion picLarry Laznovsky tures in color and in the English Director of Men language.

Sylvia Laznovsky This Sokol Houston Educational Director of Women Project was prepared by the CulSPJST tural Committee: Sister Birdie HilSPJST — LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX sher, Brothers Arthur Lund and SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF Emil Kuropata. It will include a Dear Members and Friends: AMERICAN Lodge No. 13, Dime Box, held its short travelogue from Bohemia( SOKOL ORGANIZATION monthly meeting May 15th, with through Moravia to Slovakia; then The Southern District, American the pledge of allegiance to the flag a beautiful film, "Prague," the city of ancient history, great culture Sokol Slet, will be held in Dallas, being led by Patty Tydlacka.

Secretary Olga Nimtz read the and art heritage, plus a third film June 3, 4, and 5. We hope that many of you will attend the fes- minutes of the previous meeting, which is a most delightful extraand financial secretary end treas- vaganza of customs and traditions tivities connected with the Slet.

Activities begin with volleyball urer also gave reports which were of our national Czechoslovak folkchampionships on Friday evening, followed by old and ne'w business. lore in song and dances, from all at 7:30 p.m., at the Sokol Athletic There were 31 members present parts of our forefathers' homes and from the northern Bohemian Center, 7448 Greenville Ave. Satur- at this meeting. day, June 4th, the little boys, junA moment of silent respect was mountains to the southern region ior boys, and men will compete at held for deceased SL Honorary of historic Domazlice; from the the Sokol Athletic Center and the President Brother Edward L. Mar- ever-beautiful Moravian Hana little girls, junior girls, and women ek whom we all knew and honor- through Slovakia and from evWill be competing at Richland ed for his wonderful work for erywhere outstanding folkloric enJunior College, 12800 Abrams Rd., the SPJST, for so many years. To sembles in beautiful historic traDallas. Competitions begin at Mrs. Mare,k: Our thoughts are with ditional costumes, sing Czech songs 7:30 am. The men's department you for we know you feel deeply and perform in glorified ballet will be concluding shortly after the loss of your husband. We shall form of perfectional performance, noon, while the women's depart- always remember him as a kind the treasury of our evercha.nging colorful heritage. ment is expected to conclude a p and thoughtful person.

-proximately4:30p.m At 7 p.m. tasty sandwiches and Attendance prizes were won by Saturday night, at 9 p.m., a Vic- Joe Milburn, Olga Nimtz, and other refreshments will be availtory Dance will be held at Sokol Mary J. Kubena. able for your enjoyment, while Athletic Center. Music will be held This is also an invitation to our newly - received tapes of popular at the Sokol Athletic Center. Music lodge's SPJST Picnic which will marches and polkas from Bohemia, will be by the Polka Patriots. be held May 29th. You all come!

Moravia and Slovakia, recorded by Awards for the day's competition On the sick list of members were the world famous Prague Castle

LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK Dear Members: The SPJST Lodge No. 9 of Snook held its regular monthly meeting May 4th, at 8 p.m.

The meeting was called to order

by President E. R. Jakubik, followed by the pledge of allegiance.

All members remained standing for a moment of silence and the reading of the resolution in memory of our departed lodge Brother Rudolph Lednicky.

After the roll call of officers, the minutes were read and approved.

We want to remind all of you of the upcoming YAD at our lodge June 18th, so mark your calendars.

One other thing I want to nate is that in our last report, the name of the guest speaker at the Parent Banquet, hosted by our lodge youth on April 19th, was omitted and Mrs. John Hlavaty did a fine job.

We surely did not want to leave her name out when we quoted her closing remarks in last month's report. Accept our apology, please.

Now, remember our next meeting will be June 1st at 8 p.m. See you then!

Fraternally, Lyndon Jakubik Reporter

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20 Guard Brass Band of 100 musicians, will sound throughout the auditorium.

Sokol Houston Educational Programs are free and everyone is welcome. Brothers and sisters of all fraternal societies, bring your children and your friends!

Fraternally, John J. Jech SPJST — LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS SOloiliALL TEAM Dear Brothers and Sisters: We played two makeup games Saturday morning, May 7th. These games were both postponed due to rain from our Monday night league.

The first game was at 9:15 a.m. against TWFC and we won by a score of 6 to 1, behind the strong pitching of Lionel Schulz. Schulz allowed 1 hit, 3 walks and struck out 5 batters and he received fine support afield.

Leading the hitters were Don Jarmo. with 3 hits and a walk, Galen Lindsey with 2 singles, Jeff Burton with a double and a single, Robert Weyman with a single, Alan Lucien with a single and a walk, Jerry Manak with a single, Lionel Schulz with a single, Connie Brennan with a walk and Jerry Zabojnik with a walk.

The second game was played at 10:45 a.m. and our opponent was TSI. We! won by an overwhelming score of 16 to 2. Seemed that everything we did was right and everything they tried was wrong, but it's still a good feeling to win, regardless. Roy Andrews was the winning pitcher allowing 4 hits, 3 walks and struck out 3 batters.

Hitters for the game, were Alan Lucien with a double, a single and a walk, Jeff Burton with a double and 2 walks, Don Jarma with a double, a single and 2 walks, Robert Weyman with a single, Galen Lindsey with 2 singles, Roy Andrews with 2 singles, Joe Nobles with a single, Jerry Zabojnik with a single and a walk and Jerry Manak with 2 singles.

Our thanks to the players' wives and fans who attended these games. We appreciate their presence and your cheers.

Monday night, May 9th, we finally got to play a game without it being rained out and we wish it had. Needless to say, we lost to.

TWFC by a score of 9 to 4. It just wasn't our night and our pitcher had an off night — his first bad game all season — but this happens to the best, even in the major leagues. Ralph Stauss was the losing pitcher allowing 8 runs, 8 hits, 2 walks and 3 strikeouts in 4 innings and Lionel Schulz hurled 2 innings allowing 1 run, 1 hit, 2 walks, and 4 strikeouts.

Though we did score 4 runs, we had several runners left stranded on base as we just didn't get big hits when we needed them.

Hitters for the game were Roy Andrews with 2 single's, Alan Lucien with 2. singles and a. walk, Don Jarma with a double and a walk, Robert Weyman with a single, Jeff Burton had 2 walks, and Harry Wilkerson with a walk.

We really felt bad losing to a team we had beaten Saturday morning and we felt we should have beaten them again, but we didnt. It sure was good to see Bill and Rudy Gaiser at the' game, also Barbara Wolf and son Brian.

Tuesday night, May 10th we played Auto Crossroads and lost by a score of 4 to 0. We did play a much better game, only we didn't get enough hits to produce any runs. Lionel Schulz hurled a fine game allowing 9 hits, 2 walks, and had 6 strikeouts and only 2 were earned.

Hitters for the game were Don Jarma with 2 singles, Roy Andrews with 2 doubles, Jeff Burton had a sacrifice hit, and Joe Nobles had a base-on-balls. We had another fine turnout of fans at the game, our deepest thanks for your presence.

Monday night/ May 16th, we played Ozzies at 8:30 p.m. and Monday night, May 23rd we played TSI at 7:15 p.m. These games were played at Everglades Park for the remainder of the season.

Tuesday night, May 17th and May 24th games will lbe in the past when you read this.

Hoping to see you at the games, I remain Fraternally yours, Ben Jarma Team Manager SPJST

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LADIES' CIRCLE OF LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH On a beautiful morning, Thursday, May 13th, the Ladies' Circle held its monthly meeting at the National Hall. All members and ,visitors were warmly welcomed.

The visitors were Mrs. Flora Ryder of Morrow Bay, California; Mrs. Flora Wiggins of Fort Worth, who at one time was a member of our Circle, and Mrs. Ella Mae Faraizi.

We are pleased to announce that Mrs. Wiggins joined our Circle at the Thursday meeting. We were happy to see Sisters Anna Synek and Mary Juran. They have not been attending our meetings for a long time.

Mrs. Ryder is a daughter of Mr. George Korteff. Her mother, Mrs. Annie Frances Korteff, passed away May 2, 1977, after a sad illness of many years. Mrs. Korteff's daughter, Mrs. Eunice Miller, died on the same date in 1976. Sisters Bessie Prochaska and Annie Belota's sister, died recently in Hobbs, New Mexico. Brother Edward L. Marek passed away on May 11th, 1977. He was the Honorary President of the Supreme Lodge and was loved by all who knew him.

We extend our condolences to all who lost family members in death.

Sister Millie Wruble's granddaughter, Cassandra Burns of Tyler, was in a serious automobile accident April 30th. She was on her way to visit her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Wruble, Jr., in Grand Saline when a tire on her car blew out throwing her car from one side of the bridge to another and into the Sabine River.

She survived only because two fishermen on the banks of the Sabine witnessed the accident and saved her life. She is recuperating at the home of her parents in Grand Saline, but it will be a long time before she fully recovers from the accident. Cassandra is the great-granddaughter of Sister Agnes Wruble.

Sister Lillie McMillen, our Sunshine Committee, is vacationing with her husband in parts of Texas and California, visiting her husband's relatives.

The Circle will have a cake walk at the SPJST dance an Saturday, June 11th. The dance starts at 9 p.m. You are asked to bring your cakes, if you are not going to the dance, to the home of Sister

Wednesday, May 25, 19'7'7 Bessie Prochaska, 2919 N. W. 25th Street, phone 624-3821, no later than 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 11th.

Bring your cakes with you if you attend the dance. In charge of the cake walk are Sisters Bessie Prochaska, Marie Tesar, Anna Langer and Mary Saldana.

Sister Anna Langer and her husband, Henry, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 7th at the National Hall with a dinner and dance. Their wedding anniversary appropriately started with a mass at St. Thomas Catholic Church at 4 p.m. and festivities continued from 5 p.m. until 11 p.m. at the National Hall. We wish this charming couple at least 50 more years of wedded bliss!

"Happy Birthday" was sung to Sisters Este., Bell Hubenak, Anna Juran, Anne Polk, Hermina and Phyllis Cihacek, and Brother Henry Langer. Sister Anna Juran won the door prize which she donated to the Ladies' Circle.

Hostesses for the meeting on Thursday, June 9th, are Sisters Anna Langer, Annie Belota, Frances Dalton, Hermina Cihacek, and Rose Strnad. Here is a Texas invitation — you'all come, 'hear.

Fraternally, Mary Cihacek Reporter SPJST

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON BIRTHDAY CLUB The regular monthly meeting was called to order by President Della Kadletek, Wednesday, May 11th, at 11, a.m.

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

Sister Mary Tilich, treasurer, read the financial report.

It was reported that Sister Sadie Frazier was ill and that Sister Inez Jeanes had been in an accident. We miss you, sisters, and wish you a speedy recovery.

Sisters, members and friends: Mark your calendars for June 5th.

This is Splash Day at Lodge 88.

The Birthday Club Sisters will appreciate pastry for the pastry booth. Sister Mary Tilich is in charge of the booth so get out those good recipes and bake your best one. It will be enjoyed and appreciated. Splash Day is funday, so an come.

21 Sister Helen Valcik, one of our longtime members of the club, has a birthday May 28th, so Sister Valcik donated ice cream for all at the May 11th game party. Many 1,11anks, Sister Valcik, for your generosity and thoughtfulness.

The sisters enjoyed the pretty potted flowers that were on the tables. Sister Edna Froelich's daughter makes these flowers out of pine cones and they are very colorful.

Hostesses for the month of May were: Sisters Mary Sanderson, Alice Bily, Edna Froelich and Louise Cordes. Many thanks to you sisters.

Thanks, Brother Rudy Seffcik, editor, for the goad pointers on writing to the Vestnik. Constructive advice is always a help to us.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to Sisters Willie Mae Stang, Agnes Lesak, Virleen Dunn, Josephine Burl, Mary Keith and Helen Valcik.

May you sisters have many more happy birthdays.

Dates to remember: 1st Wednesday, June 1 — Game party and luncheon 2nd Wednesday, June 8 — Meeting, game party and luncheon 1st Sunday, June 5 — Lodge 88 Splash Day — Lots of fun for all.

Think — "Right thinking manifests itself in harmony."

Be seeing you!

Fraternally, Lillian Finn SPJST -

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, Au gust 7 Camp, June 24-27, 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. 9 SNOOK — YOUTH CLUB BAKE SALE — The Snook SPJST Youth Club is sponsoring a Bake Sale Saturday, June 4th, from 9:30 a.m. until noon at the E. J. Ptacek Store in Snook. Items such as cakes, pies, cookies, strudels, noodles, sandwiches, home-canned goods will be on hand.

The public is invited . . . Support the youth of SPJST. Fraternally, Betty Schoenemann (5-19-77) Youth Leader -SPJSTLODGE NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE Dear Readers, Sunday, May 8th, our youth club held its meeting following the adult meeting and youth program.

Mothers were honored in the special program of various poems, songs, cheers, and a game. Winners were Vicki Zak, Agnes Mikush, and Toni Galetka, while Hermina Vasek and Evelyn Holy received the consolation prizes.

Some of the, business discussed during the youth meeting concerned their charities, parties, district program, booth, and various other activities planned for May. They elected officers for their new year. Those elected were: President — Annie Zabransky Se'cretary — Melissa Holy Treasurer — Laurie Chudej Reporter — Denise Vasek Good luck to these girls in the coming year.

Winners of the door prizes were Alvin Mikush, Sr., adult; Kim Drozd, youth. Mrs. Agnes Mikush was the winner of the May cake.

Our next meeting will be June 12th at the Grant Building when the fathers will be honored.

The district meeting will be history when you read this, but we hope all who attended enjoyed

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Fraterr e lly, Helen Zabransky Youth leader S PJ ST -

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LODGE NO. 79, CORPUS CHRISTI Dear Readers, May 8th we held our annual meeting. Under old business we discussed the ticket sale which was a success.

For new business we discussed going on an outing and it was decided to go to ConCan, Texas. We will be there June 17, 18, and 19.

Afterward we had our election of officers for the coming year.

The following were elected: President -- Tim Elzner Vice President Ronnie Majek Secretary — Cindy Tepera Treasurer — Barbara Kubala Historian -- Ricky Elsner Reporter — Cindy Hermis Since it was Mother's Day we had a program. There was a lot of fun and laughter; the program turned out great. Afterward, we had a good barbecue chicken dinner with all the trimmings, Thank you Mr. Editor for printing my letters in the Vestnik.

Fraternally, Tim Elsner (15) (5-16-77) SPJST -

LODGE NO. 48 BEVERSVILLE Dear Members and Friends: We held our meeting Monday, May 2nd, at 7:30 p.m. We had 15 members and one visitor, District II Youth Counselor Frank Klinkovsky, present. Mr. Klinkovsky ex16aa,iined evex'ything about Camp and YAD, also we are going to have another skating party some time in August. Everyone thanked Mr. Frank for coming to the meeting and bringing us some candy.

Thanks, Mr. Frank!

This month was election month, but our officers will stay the same.

They are: President — Betty Wiesner Vice President -- Billy Barcuch Secretary-Treasurer — Becky Swanson Reporter — Ginger Wuensche Our social was April 24th, at 4 p.m. at Hubert Wiesner's farm. We had a lot of hot dogs to eat and we roasted marshmallows afterward. Many parents came with

their children.

We had tickets to sell for three prize's. The winners were: 1st — Sandra Senkel, a black-white TV set; 2nd — Anna Hejl, $25 cash; 3rd — Ginger Wuensche, a crockpot slow-cooker.

Our next meeting will be Sunday, June 5th, at 4 p.m.

Fraternally, Ginger Wuensche (11) (5-17-77) -'-SPJST-

NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE Dear Readers, Sunday, May 8th our lodge held its monthly meetings. Since it was Mother's Day our youth club presented each mother a corsage and then later a program honoring them was held.

Part of the program was a pricing game especially for the mothers. Winners were Mrs. Vicky Zak, Mrs. Agnes Mikush, and Mrs. Toni Galetka. Consolation prize winners were Mrs. Hermina Vasek and Mrs. Evelyn Holy. It was thoroughly enjoyed by all.

At our youth club meeting we discussed camp, the upcoming district meeting, May charity, and a thank-you card from the Hallettsvine Chamber of Commerce was acknowledged.

Perfect attendance awards were given to Annie Zabransky, Laurie, Janell and Chris Chudej, Mark Sevcik, and Tommy and Melissa Holy.

Election of officers for 1977-78 was then held. Those elected are listed in the youth leader's letter.

Refreshments and lunch were then served. Door prize winners were: Alvin Mikush, adult; Kim Dram', youth. The May birthday cake was won by Mrs. Agnes Mikush.

Our next meeting will be June 12th. Try to attend!

Fraternally, Annie Marie Zabransky (17) (5-19-77) President LODGE

SPJST —

LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Readers, Our last monthly meeting was held Sunday, May 15th. The roll call of members was read, followed by the treasurer's report.

YAD was discussed, which will be held June 26 at our lodge. Entry forms will be given out as soon as possible'.

We will hold a swimming party

at the West Playdium Pool on a date to be announced later.

After the adult meeting the youth ch.la presented a Mothef's Day program. Various poems ard readings and piano solos were performed. Also the youth club gave many gifts to the mothers of the year.

Remember to keep collecting your aluminum cans for the club.

Fraternally, Steve Stanislav (5-19-77) SPJST —

LODGE NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE The youth club of Lodge No. 4, Hallettsville, held their meeting May 8th. Our club presented a Mother's Day program.

New officers were elected.

The' club is planning a wiener roast May 28th. Our charity for the month of May will be to go to Steven's Center and play games with the residents. We also talked about our district meeting, camp and YAD, plus poster.

Members having perfect attendance were: Laurie Chudej, Annie Zabransky, Chris Chudej, Janell Chudej, Mark Sevcik, Tommy Holy and Melissa Holy.

Fraternally, Denise Vasek (5-19-77) Reporter SPJST -

LODGE NO. 117, ROBSTOWN Dear Readers, The Robstown Youth Club. has been very busy this month.

April 30th a training class was held for all District VII youth leaders, assistant youth leaders, and youth club officers. Mrs. Dorothy Massey demonstrated 'dough craft' and everyone had fun.

The club went to Malaquite Beach on Saturday, May 7th. Everyone brought a sack lunch. First, everyone swam; then at 4 p.m., we had a sand castle building contest. Groups of 6 worked for an hour building their castles, at 5 p.m. the castles were judged and the winners were: Todd and Brad Ellzey, Mark and Tammy McNamara, Christine Arthur, and Frances McDonald.

Money is being raised for the bus fund by having a card sale, a tupperware sale, a bake sale, and a car wash. All members will compete for Youth Clubber of the Year. Each penny earned through the different projects will count as

Wednesday, May 25, 1977 a vote. Prizes will be awarded for the 3 highest winners.

The trip to Astroworid on May 29th and 30th will be the last thing the club does this year. May 31st plans are made to tour San Jacinto Monument and the Battleship Texas, returning home late ;Tuesday afternoon. Everyone is looking forward to this trip.

Fraternally, Frances McDonald (13) (5-18-77) Reporter SPJST —

THE CZECHS IN TEXAS by Frances McDonald Route 2, Box 899 Corpus Christi, Texas 78410 Lodge 117, Robstown District VIM

The Czeths in Texas immigrated to Texas in the years of 18521910. Most of them immigrated in the years from 1865-1910. More would have come but in 1910 the United States government would not allow anymore Czech people to enter the United States. When the Czechs came they came in families. About 16 or 20 families at a time. The only transportation they had to get here was by boat.

Each family had about 8 to 10 children.

The Czechs had many good reasons for coming. They wanted freedom of religion, a better education, freedom of speech, better job opportunities, and as a refuge from the revolt in 1848.

When the Czechs got to Texas they wasted no time in starting their own settlements; some of them were Anton, Dubina, Frydek, Haiduk, Hostyn, Kutna Hora, Marak, Mikeska, Moravan, Moravia, Nada., Nechanitz, Novohrad, Pisek, Praha, Ratibor, Roznov, and Smetana; and most of these' names are still remembered and places still exist.

Since many of the Czechs were Catholic or Czech Brethren, they built at least one church in each small town. There were about 3 or 4 priests or preachers or more in each church.

The Czechs were and still are very interested in the music and dancing of their native Czechoslovakia. They have celebrations each year in Corpus Christi, Dallas, Ennis, New Braunfels and Praha.

In these festivals they serve their famous kolache, filled with poppy

23 seed, prunes and different fruits.

They also serve hot rolls, sauerkraut, sausage and many other different foods. People perform dances from Czechoslovakia in their costumes. They play Czech music and everyone has fun.

When the Czechs came to Te'xas, the only transportation they had was foot, covered wagon, or boat.

Even with these primitive ways they made a good name for the' Czechs in Texas.

The biggest influence the Czechs had in Texas, was farming. They knew a great deal about farming and brought their methods to Texas.

There are more than 500,000 Czechs in Texas today. They have grown and prospered in Texas over the years.

The Czechs didn't have any trouble in finding jobs when they came to Texas. Some of their jobs we're farmers, blacksmiths, shoemakers, tailors, store owners, doctors, priests, artists, musicians, writers, and composers.

(5-7-77) .PJST -

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PODPORA LIDSKOST BRATRSTVI Ceska east tiedni organ Slovanske Podporujici Jednoty Statu Texas, salotene roku 107 25. KVETNA 1977

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Z redakce ✓ den zdobeni hrobir vzpomini me na obeti tech hrdinn, kteii kdyi pfig el jejich okam2ik pochopill, kde je jejich mist°. Je zakonem nejen cti, ale take i obeanske povinnosti zaplatit to nejvy'ggi dari dan krve.

Prato v tento den vzpominame s vdednosti a rictou tech, kteki do itrap a stradani valeene viavy a polotili sve tivoty na oltai vlasti, aby zajistili sve zemi svobodu a jejimu klidu lepgi a tt'astnejg'i zittek.

Je mnoho clobrovolniku deskeho a slovenskeho pnvodu, kteti bojovali za pravou demokracii a svo bodu Spojenych stela americkYch na vgech bojigtich sveta. Mnozi z nilch nechali aye kosti v cizi zemi.

Ano, oni take tongli u2it 'Zivota v kruhu svYch drahYch a ye gtesti na /dere m'eli ,narok. Jejich nadeje zustaly nespinene, a sny nedoslier* Jejich krev prosakla pildu cizich zemi z nicht mnoho kriji jejich pozristatky.

Od valky obeanske, pies valku gpanelsko-Americkou a obe svetoye valky at po Koreu a ve Vietnam, ametidti ho gi obetovali mlade tivoty za svobodu. * * Jest tato abet nezmerna abet' doceneni? Kolik z nas si mute uvedomit toho vYznarnu? ✓ den 30. kvetna, sklorime nage hlavy peed nehynouci pamatkou nagich padlYch hrdint a vgech milYch bratrri i sester a slibme jim 2e ve smutne pamatce, pamatujeme na jejich abet' a slibme jim I sobe ze ji2 jednou nynej gi zbYtednou vragdu na nazi zemekoull budem hleciet z celYrn srdcem nee. mit. * * Va g redaktor, jeho bratr a dive sestry byli At'astni 2e meli velmi, velmi rozumne rodide. Mnohokrat

NAD HROBEM MATEY Nad hrobem nagi matieky belostne kviti a jak v ne vftr zafouka podivnou plant zvudi.

Ozvou se steny, tichY plea prostorem tie leti, to matka prosi: "Bo2e chrari kroky myth drahYch A v hlavach vrba smutedni sklani sve vetve k zemi — mou hlavu lehce ovivaa.

LtihISTmi haluzemi.

Ka2dY ten dotek V'etviely rozhieje v dugi vgecko - To ruce mrtve rnatidlry hladi sve sire deck°. vzpominam na slava nag eho zesnn/Oho tatinka, Josefa 8efeika, st., kdyi jsme sbirali bavinu. Ja, jako mladY hoch jsem se tatinka ptal: "Tat prod jsou valky?" Tatinek se pozastavil a odpovedel: "Vig hochu, ja vlsatne nevim. Je to podivne. Olovek ma bYt to nejvzdelanejk a nejrozumnej gi stvofeni na svete, ale nevim. Kdy2 se dye zviiata nemohou vystat tak se asobne vypotadaji, ale fide jdou do boje, jedna vlada proti druhe, jenom proto ze jejich vedouci se nemohou v nejakem nedorozumeni dorozumet a dohodnout. Ono je to v torn mnoho veal; politika, narody, nahledy a nabagenstvi vegkereho lidu a nirodu." Asi je to tak.

Doufejme ze na ge budoucnost 1pfinese mIrnej gi dobu, aby byl opravdu: Mir ria svete. * * HE DNI ZDOBENI HROBt Svou pamatku nam v srdce ulogill, kdoi v svatem zanideni na bojitti, kde dela hiimaji a kule svigti, svfij iivot chrabfe za vlast Kdy2 Sever s Jihem bratrskYm se stfetl, a o jednotu glo v tom bitev jeku,

✓ prach zeme kleslo mnoho zdatnkch rektz jimt k pocte dneAni velkk svatek zkvetl.

Dnes znadnk podet uplynulo rola, co nejvetSi vSech valek dozutila; ✓ nit velke Ameriky slid& sila boj rozhodla jit vyderpankch solh.l.

Tim tisice zas ptibylo nam rove, k nimt, naSe viti vzpominky se mine, a mnoho jest jich ye Franca damn& kam steak dnes zaleta, zpod naSich Jest Amerika hrda na sire syny, jich rovy zdobi kvety laska vtela, jet peduje, by nikdy nevimfela zde pamatka na jejich slavne diny!

Vidy hrdinove, vzory vase budou ✓ nas roznecovat svatou k vlasti lo.sku, I my, kdy2 nutno bude, dime v sazku sve givoty a prolijem krev rudou.

Vam, rekove, dues pocta naAe path, vSak v duchu k nebi vYsiliune prosbu: Ket lidstvo zbavi se Pt valky hrozby a v lasce jeden druhemu se vespol sbrattii

ODDIL DOPISOVATELU KROU2EK CESKtCH 2EN V DALLAS e kvetnavo, schrize byla veliNag ce pekna a ptitomno bylo 39 dlenek. Bylo nekolik sester, ktere z rfiznkch ptidin nemohly bkt s nimi a my je postradaly. Zahajily jsme schfai tim, 2e jsme podaly pfisahu vlajce a pak jsme uctily pamatku zesnule na gi dlenky sestry Frantig ky Bedvairove z Portland, Oregon, ktera ()data nahle 15. dubna. Necht' odpoeiva v pokoji Sestra Houdkova podekovala oci.

Ve stfedu 25. kvetna 1977 stupujicfm sestrim fitednicim a zaroveri pfivitala nave tfeclnice: sestru 8ebestikovou jako dopisujici tajernnici a sestru Robertsovou jako dozorkyni nad hostitelkami.

Sestra Nemcova pfedetla protokol z posledni schfize. Sestra Bubakova podala finandni zpravu a sdelila, 'ze nate finance se hodne zmenilly a le by bylo dolife nejakYm zpftsobem je zase pozvednout. Sestra Vlkova podala zpravu cestovniho fondu, kterY jest dobrk. Sestra gebestikova ozniznila, te Domov odpodinku SPJST v Taylor zaslal podekovini za dary na ucteni pamatky sestry Bedvatove a Jelinkove. Sestra Pfikrylova zaslala 8 behem mesice dubna, ktere jsou vtdy vdeene ptijate, Sestra Kozova, z Taylor poslala podekovani a pozdrav sestram Kroutku.

Sestra Robertsova sdelila, te bus do Eureka Springs, Arkansas by sta.'. $800.00 na dva day pro 38 pasatera a do I.-lodges Gardens v Marry, Louisiana by bus stal 556.00 za stejnY poCet lidi. Usneteno, ze at' si katda o torn pfernAli a v sti schfizi se to rozhodne kam se pojede, a budem vedet kolik se jich Sestra Skotakova stlelila, ze slat se bude konat zde 4. a 5. kvetna na sokolovne a take te kdo by chtel sve jmeno deli do pamitniku, 2e bude to stat $2.50 za katde Priem. Take sestra Podhraska oznamila, a sokolove budou pofidat tak zvank garage sale a prodej pediva v sobotu 14. kvetna na sokolovne a kdo by chtel neco darovat na tento prodej, to bude vde dne Atte pfijato. Pi. Faraizlova se nabidla, a daruje jabika kdyby nektera sestra chtela upeci pedivo naprodej.

Sestra Aebestikova (za nepfitorn nosti sestry Zvolankove) ptinesla adresate Kroutku a prodavaly Se dlenkam za $1.00 a jsou velmi pek ne.

Kvetiny na ozdobu stolit donesly sestry: SlOotakova, PtikryloUrbanova, a Barfieldova. Byly velice pane. Darky pro sestry rozene v kvetnu ptinesly sestry: Dutkova, Aillov6, a Skotakova. Hostitelky pro kveten byly sestry: Vlkova, Saladova, Carperova, Barfieldeve., Bartkova a Tcberna. Diky za obed. Zazpivaly jsme tem v kvetnu rozerrYm a popfaly vte dobre. V dervnu budou mitt naroze-

25 niny sestry: Bartotova, Koriakovsick Tlamichova a Krutilkova Drzewicka.

Sestra Houdkova ukazala hotovou deku, kterou sestra M. Kopeekova zhotovila pro nas KrouZek na Vanoce a ze ji zpenetime ye prospech nati pokladny, kde je velmi zapottebi trochu tech zelenYch papirku, Je velmi pekna a kdosi bude mitt peknou pamatku.

Mluvily jsme tea o tom, ze bychom mely potadat take prodej pe?."-iva a darovanYch veal pro dobro na l kasy. 0 tom jette se bude mluvit pozdeji. Sestry Houdkova a Vlkova, chvataly jet do Ennis ozdobit vaz din float na Polka fest'val na sobotu 7. kvetna a to fined po schrizi. Nasledkem rimrti v rodine a onemocneni druhych, bylo nas v krojich jen 6 na, vote ale skytaly jsme 'Dank obrazek (die risudku jinkch.) gtesti, ze bylo krasne poCasi a vte se zas vydafilo.

Linda Kartousova se op'et stala babidkou, kdyt u dcery dostali na(Went. Sestra Urbanova sdelila, te ona se stala pra-babiekou nedavno. Gratulujeme oberna.

Mile sestry, hled'te se dostavit do pfitti schrize ktera bude se konat dne 2.. dervna, neb mama jednani pfed nami. Mejte se vtechny dotal-a, bud'te zdravy a na shledanou 2. dervna.

Anetka Houdkova P.S. — Do kasy darovala ses.

Emma Pavelkova penize na ucteni pamatky Walter Armbruster a p.

Skotak dal tat dar do kasy.

- SPJST — BRYAN, TEXAS Cteny bratte redaktore a mile sestry a bratti: Tak zase neco od nas; bylo to na podzim v roku 1919. Jel jsem po vlaku do zapadniho Texasu na besedu k moji zesnule sestrenici Marie Bubela a k jeji rodine do okresu Haskell. V tomto okresu, ve vkchodni strane, zadina, tact teka Brazos. Bubelovi maji dye decry a dva syny a tak jednou easne v nedeli rano tito chlapci mne tekli pajdeme na vkchodni stranu okresu a mne ukatou kde zaeina teat feka Brazos a te vezmou jejich kameru a budeme brat obrazky. Bylo to misto od nich sedm mil vzdalene tak jsme se pane protli. V torn miste jsou dve dosti vysoke skaly a mezi nami je rovina asi sto stfevic tiroka a tarn za-

Gina tea keka Brazos. Vzali jsme nekolik obrazkit ale za ty roky se mne nektere ztratily a nektere nisledkem veku jsou hodne vybledle, Tenkrat nebyly ty male kamery tak dobre jak jsou ted'.

Tento rok na zapad byla droda po2ehnana ale rok pied tim (roku 1918) iadna nasledkem velkeho sucha: Bubelovi meli jeSte pikovat hodne baviny tak jsem si na cestu vypikoval a jeSte mne penez zbylo. Veder po veeefi jejich dcera Karolina hrala na piano a my pit ni zpivali ty pane Ceske pisnioky, Sestfenka Marie mile nekolikrat obejmula a fekda: Franku jsme velice radi ze jsi k nam pfijel; tak u nas jeSte vaselo nebylo." Bubelovi se odstehovali ze smetany na daleky pad v roku 1906; ty chlapce a ostat ni jsem naueil zpivat nektere Ceske pisnieky. Jedna piseri co jsme zpivali u Wheelock se jim libila; tato pisefi ma. peknou botu. Jeden eesky vojin v prvini svetove valce v teto pisni nektere slava zmenil tak je opiSi jak jsme ji zpivali: Vylaeane jedu pod hvezdatu fanu na vylackSrch lukach kone futruju kone futruju aji napajiju Vylacke deveata s nami pojedu.

Nepojedem s my jsme jeSte middy za rok za dve leta pfijedem za vami.

Pkijdem za vami do Francouzske zemi tam budem bojovat drahu krev vylevat zaroveti s vami Vylaeane jedu pod hvezdatu fanu VSilackym devCatiim dobru noc daju dobru noc dobru dobfe se to mejte a na nas vojaky tvarne junaky si vzpomerite.

Kdyt jsme touto piseri u Wheelock v prvni i druhe svetove valce zpivali na nektere besecle jak nati chlapci odchazeli na vojmu vtichni pfitomni tie poslouchali a my co jsme ty vojenske pisne zpivali

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Wady jsme nemohli celou pisni ani dozpivat.

Ano na to smutne a dojemne loueeni s chiapci rnirdy tacink nezapomene: my jsme s moji mantelkou vyprovazeli na voj nu nage tki syny a ve Viet Nam valce sedm nagich vnuku. Nag negt'astny syn Frantik distal v hiubiruich v mori v Japonsku s jinYmi vojiny. Nejvice jest nem lito tak rnladk a tak hroznYm zpdsobem musel zemfit. Od toho dasu jit uplynulo 32 let.. Kaide rano se zadivame na jeho obraz kterk mame na stene a nekdy se nam zda to se nam jet* domu navrati adkoliv vizne to to nikdy nebude; mime jen jedinou utechu ae pozdeji u nebeskeho trunu se s nim shledame.

Pisatelam ve Vestniku dekuji za jejich poznimky. Pisateli sdeluji to jsme byli ve stare vlasti deset tkdritz a o nagem cestovani jsem vypisoval pfed lety v dasopise Nagine°. Tehdy obdrtel jsem dosti dopisi a pogtovnich listka od dtenakd ale ted' deskYch eteniti jit je milo ale pozcleji neco o torn napigi. Co se stalo te nag dlouholetk dopisovatel bratr Stata nepi ge: ano tak jest to na tomto svete, katdk konidek tahne dokud mute a as zestarne musi semi sebe vypfahnout. lvtinulk Vestnik t eska east byla slabs; tak pkatele pike kteki mdtete!

Pozdrav na celou nagi Jednotu.

Vag stark, Frank Vytopil SPJST —

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Mile sestry a bratfl, Nage posledni schdze se konala 6. kvetna v patek veder. Bratr pfedseda Alfred Klusadek pkivital pkitomne a pak povstanim viech byl vzdan slib vernosti natim vlajkam. Nosiei vlajek byli bratki James Allen a Joseph Morris.

Pfedseda Alfred Klusatek pak pkedal fizeni schiize mistoptedsedovi bratru Dan Baluskovi.

Nivgtevu jsme melt Ann Balu-

roznesla smutna, zprava, to zemkel nag destny pkedseda Hlavni fikadorny v Temple Edward L. Marek. Zesnulemu vednk klid a portstalkm upkimna soustrast jest pkana.

Tajemnice sestra Dolores Akrabanek pfeeetla protokol z posledni schfize, kterk byl pkijat jak sepsan. Vgichni fikedniel byli pHtomni. Take pkedetla dopis od Summer Festival kterk se bude pokaadat zde v Temple 25. dervna„ tak sestry a bratfi, kteki radi pedete kolade neb dorty nechte se videt.

Maji bkti i ceny divane.

Radi jsme videli sestra, Theresa Chlapek ze mohla zase bYti mezi nand ye schuzi po jeji nemoci a doufame, ze jeji zdravi bude lepM i na dile.

Nova eleny jsme pkijali: Zonka Clint Scott, Wesley Chad Dorsey, Ted Lynn Engelke, Althea Dawn Young a Nina Lee Klinkovskk.

Pkestouplili od kadu eislo 87 Temple k nagemu ficlu dislo 47: Lisa Marie Tepera, Mark Alan Tepera, Viki Rene Tepera, Louise Frank Tepera. od fadu eislo 47 k faciu dislo 189 Bryan: Eddie Joe Noack, Lois J. Haile, (2 certefikaty) a Virginia Lee (Marek) Frei.

Pkestoupili od fidu dislo 47 k kadu dislo 177 Academy: Bobby Joe Ralston, a Carl Renee Ralston.

Vitame tyto dleny do nageho du.

Zpravy fikednika a vkboru byly dobre. Za dozorei vkbor podal zpravu bratr Robert Vagidek.

Rozlidne vkbory pro nag vYrodni pilmik, kterk bude potadan dervence jsou jak nasleduje: br.

Ed Mihatsch 'barbecue", bratr Alfred Klustieek "teddy bear stanek", bratr Clarence Sodek `hazeni midem stinek", pkedseda Hlavni 'Ufadovny bratr Nick Morris "Country Store" (venkovni obchod) stanek", se

sek.

br. Frank Klinkovskk a br. Elmer krabanek "Bingo stinek"; bratr Jerry Mikulag tikety; bratr a ses-

Na listku nemocnkch jsme melt jak nisleduje: nage sestry Frances Nault, Mary Kohutek, Ruth Kohutek, Lillie Maresh,a Rosie Pechal. BratH: Bill Junek a Ed Kelarek. Nernocen jest take mistoptedseda Hlavni dkadovny bratr Joe B. Hejnk. Pkejeme vgem nemoenkm aby se brzy uzdravili.

Pr:We co tyto fadky jsou psane

tra Jerry a Dorothy Pechal "kuchyni", pfedseda Hlavni Nfadovny bratr Wok Morris "klobasove send vide stanek", klub mladde mail na starosti "Fish Pond stanek", pedivo a kftfe, a eaj zase bratr sestra Emil a Frances Hejl. Bratki a sestry pkihlaste se na vburnee k vkge jmenovankm vkbordm Sestry jsou laskave gadank aby pH-

spely rfankm pedivem jak obydejne Diky!

Za planujici vkbor podal zpravu bratr Leon Sodek. Bude se brzy dlaiditi dvfir kolem silu.

Vedouci mlidete Caralou Allen podala jeji zpravu. Mel! 36 elenu piltomno a dva nivatevniky.

Pflati schtze se bude konat prvni patek veeer 3. eervna v 8 hodin.

Pfichocrte v hojnem podtu. DvefIni dostali sestry Ruby Bolton a Mary Vagidek.

Po schuzi jsme melt "veselou hodinku", jak obydejne.

Na shledanou v pfigti sehuzi.

Se sestrskkm pozdravem, Annie Jakubec, dopisovatelka SPJST

ZE ftADU C. 66, WACO Mile sestry a bratki; Tak zas neco z nasi schdze, ktere, se konala v nedeli 15. kvetna a byla zahajena bratrem paedsedou Robertem Pavelkou o pal treti hod.ne odpoledne. tlenky mlidetie Karen Shelton a Donna Stanislav nos verily pri vzdani cti vlajce a pfednegeni kidoveho hesla.

Br. pfedseda vyzval dleny by vzdali Cest povstanim a chvilkou ticha zemkelem, ditku Aron Janek a bratru Edwardu Markovi, jet byl po dlouho dobu pkedsedou Hlavni fikadovny SPJST a posledne destpkedsedou. Bratr Marek byl ve vg ech kadeeh obliben pro jeho dobrou a spoledenskou povahu a do posledka se staral o dobro nati Jednoty. Pfejeme mu at' odpodiva, v pokoji a rodina at' pkijme nag uptimnou soustrast.

Protokol byl pkedten tajemniei Bonnie Pruitt a pkijat jak Cten.

-Mehra itednici podali zpravy jet byly dobre a pkedseda majetkoveho vkboru br. Silas Smith dekoval clenum onoho vkboru za pra ci v sini a kolem sine. Pkijati byli tito novi Cleft; Angelina B. Lenart, Kathryn M. Owens, Edna J. Lamme, George R. Numas, Mary E. Numas, Edward E. Skopik, Dorothy M. Shilling, Brandi L. Caldwell, Michael S. Barnes, Rise Claverie, Jeremy J. Ferguson, Rachelynn McMuray, James D. Jarogek, Dean L. jaro gek a Chad A. Trayvick. Vitime je do na geho idu a doufa,me, to se jim bude u nes libit a to budou schfize a zabizary nage navgtevovat.

Za zabavni rkbor pfedsedkyne

Ve sttedu 25. kvetna 191'7 sestra Jeanette Smith piipomela, e v zati bude 70 roku co byl nag tad zaloten, tak aby se to neja.k oslavilo. Tet tadala sestry by darovaly peeivo dorty, ko1áe na 26. dervna, kdy se bude konat souteg tvorby, urneni a talentu mladete 3. okrsku v nagi sini. Tat oznamila e po schUzi bude jmenovana "Matka roku 1977. Nejstargi matka a nejrnladgi obdrg i darek od zabavniho vYboru a ge budem mit spolednou vedeii.

Bratr Otto Hanusl podal tenth navrh na oslavu zalogeni iadu C. 0. Waco—Spoludleni a navgtevnici: as utika a s nim ptile gitost vykonat new pro na g spolek. tspeg -nespolkyjdu pie rot, je zajera elent, kteti berou podil ye spolkovych zalegitostech, a toto take spada na nag spolek.

Fraternalismus znamena spoluprace obyeejneho smeru, je to pravY ptiklad Americke Demokracie a pestovani rodinneho duchu a vzajemne lasky a dobre vile. Nag spolek byl zalogen na zaklade tavYch idealii je to nutne aby nagi dleni brali podil Ina techto zakladech.

25 let zpet jsme melt 28 Menu rortrougenYeh od Kalifornia a do Ceskoslovenska a dnes mame pies 15 set elenti a nag spolek je na dtvrtem miste, to se stalo ptieinenim a spoluprace nagich Spolek, ktery se naudi pracovat spoleene tak ziistane dohromady, a bude rozkvetat a rust. Já jsem hrdY na nag spolek a uptimne kagdY Glen by se mel stat dinnYm a navAtevovat na ge schftze pravidelne a brat Udast na nagich jednanich, aby jsme vybudovali nag spolek x flat' misto ba i na druhe misto. Drazi Men' zipodnem spolupracovat pro vice vYznamny spolek eislo 66 s ochotnYm srdcem, ne za osobni zisk ale ye prospech nas vgech.

Dnes jsem 76 rokii, 7 m'esicii a 9 dni star Y a jsem ochoten a hotoy ptilogit mou ruku kdekoliv a vykonat v g e v prospech nageho spolku, kde to prospeje nagemu spolku, ne za osobni zisk anebo slavu, ale pro tu radost ktere, me prate pro na g spolek dava. Jo to pro mne vYsada (privilege) konat praci pro nag spolek. Nlkdo me netadal abych vykonaval pad kterou konam, delam tak jen pro

27 tu radost e na g spolek roste. Pamatujte, e tady prejdem jenom jednou a co chceme vykonat musime vykonat dokud jsme zde.

Rad bych jsem se take zminil, ut jest tomu deset roku co jsme men nejakou slavnost u naSeho tadu. Vystavili jsme krasnou S'achtu na pedeni masa (barbecue pit) a dries je ugivana jen riekdy, vysta viii jsme krasnY volley ballove hfigte dries ho nikdo neuIvá, mame dobre vystavi gte pod krasnymi stromy dnes ho nikdo neugiva.

Melt jsme mnoho krasnYch zabav v minulosti v na gem rade a byli take vYnosne penetite. Ennis prave dodelal velice fispegnY Polka Festival jakot i Rosenberg. V Holland budou mit vynikajici picnic tuto nedeli, Seaton a Cottonwood take planuji zabavy a já se citim ge my take bychom meli planovat Jaejakou vynikajici zabavu na podzim mane, e pii narozeninach na gi sine a já vas uji gt'uji, e varn podain katdou mocnou pomoc aby se to skvele vydatilo. Dame sve ramena k kolu s veselYm a ochotnYm srdcem pracujme dohromady aby jsme vytvotili nee° skveleho. JO, vim, te jsme takovY lid jak se jednou usneseme neco Mat, te to zaneseme do fispe gneho konce.

Zapomerime na na ge nedorozumeni a malidkosti a provazejme pravy fraternalismus spolupracujme v obycejne veci. Pro vet g i a lepti Linden spolek a sin. Buclete se radovat, e jste tak &MM. Ted' vain uptimne dekuji za vyslechnuti a pieji ram jeden katdemu vge to nejlepgi.

Za zbor mladete vedouci sestra Libbie Parma oznamila jmena elenu mladege co graduovali z vyggi gkoly. Patti Stanislav, Cynthya Slovak a Chuck Horton z West vyg Ai gkoly a Theresa Vernetti z Richfield gkoly Waco. Tito mladi eleni byli ye sboru mladete einni a my jim piejem na jejich daze givota mnoho nspechil.

Za kralovnu a krale v Ennis v tilde C. 25, 21. eervence se budou uchazet z nageho sboru mladege Cindy Kofnovec za kralovnu, Steve Stanislav za krale a Donna Stanislav princeznu. Pfejem jim zdar.

Do tabora Val Verde jedou ti eleni co jsou na to opravneni od 17. do 20. tervence.

Za nemocenskY vYbor a dobroein

ny sestra Agnes Mazanec preeetla dOkovnSr dopis od sestry Berthy Vahrenkamp a ozbarnila, 2e zaslala blahoptejne listky k narozeni clack, rodinain Gene Miller a Joe Tray wick, Te'Z gra.tillujem bra tru a sestre J(;bn, a Marie Simeik k jejichpja.v .L11.kkovi„ Pozdravne listky zaslala Irene Shementy a Emmet V. It way. Prejem brzke uzdraveLd. Soustrastne hIstky, rodinam Charlie Soukup, Herber Vahrenkamp, Eugene SWAT': a Edward Marek. PeztistalYm vyslovujem uprimriou Soustrast nad ztratou jejich Za ra l uAxi vYbor sestra Dorothy preeetla resoluci za bratra Tiernerta Valirenkamp a ditko Aaron T. d• Sestra „real it', nith ptec'.etla , kratkou moo matky. MaEi;,it,ra Bernice tka roku matka Pankonioin, sestra Marie Sitn.eil, nejmlacIti sestry Brenda Powell a Tammy Chuclej. Tyto sestry oborely od z6.bavnilne Oboru pUirbe kvetiny na gaty.

Od shot,. ,--,i 1Adek: oliciftely darky tyto sesti . y: 2'i,.anie"Hanus, Marie Brews, Mb Janeeka, Earlinne fvfazanee a GeorMorrison, mladS7m i gia Kofnovei.!. jejich Parma. Na to mláde I.jrUvi.ia 1 .;;1r.ny prograth na podest Dvekni cenu on,.el fadie Nors.

Narozerday v kvetnu maji tito eleni: Sophie Leshikar, Tina Urbanek, Emil Harms, Leslie Dungan, Paul Neslony, Paul Cepak a Bradley Zazpivali jsme jim "Happy .,':::ct1:.;ny". Pékn naroze.;onesla dlenka mlaininovY deZ"e Na to sci.)iy.o byla ukOneena br. predseclou. I luhti schiize bude druhou nedell, v ,aesici to je 12. dervna 171, j9../ eas.

Po seb(i .:.: jsme m611 spolednou vedefi o bylo postarano a pak jsme so baVilv dorn i nern taroky ne 2 jsme se rozeMi. Se sesterskVai pozdravem Marie Iane'dkova SPJ ST

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SP1ST CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY NOTICE: Standing announcements of lodge meeting dates are found in the Bulletin Board section. * Lodge No. 6. Cottonwood Friday, May 27 — Social Night, 8 p.m. Public is invited Saturday, May 28 — Public Dance; music by Bad Lands, 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 29 — Reinke Family Reunion Friday, June 3 — Social Night, 8 p.m. The public is invited Saturday, June 4 — Public Dance; Billy Uptmor and the Makers Sunday, June 5 — SPJST Lodge 6 meeting, 3:30 p.m.

SPJST — Lodge No. 13, Dime Box Sunday, May 29 — SPJST Picnic, music: afternoon, Blue Vest Boys; dance at night, Moods — Sk•JS1 — Lodge No. 15, Buckholts Saturday, May 28 — The Country Sensations — SPJST — Lodge No. 17, New Tabor Sunday, June 5 — Monthly meeting at 2 p.m.

— SPJST Lodge No 18, Elgin Saturday, May 28—Harry Czarnek and the Texas Dutchmen Sunday, May 29 — May Fete SPJST —

Lodge No. 24, Cyclone (Flag Hall) Saturday, May 28 — The Journeymen (Bill Collen, Jerry Naill) (Dress Re gulations: Dresses and Pantsuits for women; men: no blue jeans).

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Lodge No. 25, Ennis Saturday, May 28 — The Country Boys Saturday, June 4 — Flashbacks (Country-Western) Saturday, June 25 — Jodie Mikula and his orchestra (polka dance)

Saturday, May 28 — Otis and The Bestyets Saturday, June 4 — Jerry and The Melody Five Saturday, June 11 — Journeymen Saturday, June 18 — The Starlites Saturday, June 25 — Otis and The Bestyets Saturday, July 2 — Jerry and The Melod y Five Saturday, July 9 — Blacky and the Country Gentlemen SPJST — Lodge No. 39, Bryan Saturday, May 28 — J. C. Whatley and the Rhythm Kings SPJST —

Lodge No. 47, Seaton Saturday, May 28 — A. J. Drabek and the Singing Dutch Masters Saturday, June 4— Joe Patek Orch Saturday, June 11 — Jerry Haisler and The Melody Five Saturday, June 18 — Blue Vest Boys of Caldwell Saturday, June 25 — Edwin Gaas and The Top Five Saturday, July 2 — Blacky and The Country Gentlemen Saturday, July 9 — The Country Combinations of Bryan only; men, no (Dress Policy: Ladies, d pine jeans.

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Lodge No. 54, West Saturday, May 28 — Lander-Lenert wedding reception Sunday, May 29 — Kocian family reunion Wed., June 1 — Youth meeting and Social, at 7 p.m.

Saturday, June 4—Rejcek Reunion Sunday, June 5 Quarterly lodge meeting and social, 3 p.m.

Saturday, June 11 — West Bass Club supper and dance Sunday, June 12 — Ross RVOS supper Saturday, June 25 — McCoy wedding anniversary Sunday, June' 26 Nors Reunion — SPJST — Lodge No. 66, Waco (Linden Hall) Saturday, May 28 — Panther City Polka Boys Saturday, June 4— Wedding dance music by Jodie Mikula Saturday, June 11—Blue Vest Boys

Saturday, June 18 — The Harold Strand, Orchestra Saturday, June 25 -- Harry Czarnek and The Texas Dutchmen Saturday, July 2 — Blue Vest Boys SPJST --

Lodge No. 74, Lovelady Saturday, May 28 — Lone Star Express (All of our re gular Saturday night denote are from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. Lodge phone: 544-8200; SPJST

Lodge No. 79, Corpus Christi Saturday, May 28 — Dance — John Ondrusek & the Blue Diamonds, 9-1 — SPJST — Lodge No. 80, Holland Saturday, May 28 — The Moods Sunday, May 29 — Gilbert Kautz Saturday, June 4 — The People's Choice Saturday, June 11 — The Harold Strand Orchettra Saturday, June 18 — Holland's Corn Festival (In case of rain held at the SPJST hall.)

Saturday, June 25 — The Moods — SPJST — Lodge No. 81, Needville Tuesday, June 14 -- Regular lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

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

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Wednesday.

Lodge No. 84, Dallas 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 27 — Nick Navarro Saturday, May 28 — Joe Patek Friday, June 3 — Gaylan Ackley Saturday, June 4 — Gold Banners Sunday, June 5 — Splash Say Saturday, June 11 — Ray Jurecka Saturday, June 18 — Moonlight Express Friday, June 24 — Nick Navarro Saturday, June 25 — Knights of Dixie (Tickets for the Tommy Dorsey Orch. dance, July 16th, go on sale Friday, June 17th.)

Sunday, Aug. 14 — Homecoming at Lodge 88 Social every Thursday night at 8 p.m.

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

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Wednesday, May 25, 1977 Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth Thursday, June 9 — Ladies' Circle, 10 a.m.

Saturday, June 11 — Lodge dance; Joe Lynn Krivanek's Rhythmaires Sunday, June 12 — Regular lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

— SPJST — Lodge No. 130 Dallas & Sokol Zlzkr Saturday, June 11 — Country Polka Boys of Ennis Saturday, June 25 — Harold Strand Orch. of Waco (Sponsored by SPJST Lodge 130) Saturday, July 9 — Jodie Mikula of Ennis (Dress Code: Women — dresses, evening Pantsuits; men -- coats, leisure suits, shirts inside trousers, no blue Jeans).

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Lodge No 135, Ennis Saturday, June 11 — Jodie Mikula Saturday, July 9 — Vrazels Entertainment every Friday ni ght at 8 p.m.

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Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth Wednesday, June 1 — Friendship Club meeting, 10:30 a.m.

Sunday, June 12 — Lodge meeting, 3 p.m.

Game Night each Friday —.— 7:30 p.m.

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Lodge No 172, Pasadena Saturday, May 28 -- Weinert Grohman's Orchestra Saturday, June 11 — Harry Czarnek and The Texas Dutchmen Saturday, June 25 — Harry Griffith and The Other Country Saturday, July 9 — The Knights of Dixie lodge meetings every 2nd Wednesday of each month. Dances 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

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

Lodge No. 177, Academy Saturday, May 28 — The Gentres Saturday, June 4 — Kuntry Kings and the Country Expression Saturday, June 11 — Blacky and The Country Gentlemen vs.

J. C. Whatley Saturday, June 18 — Special Father's Day dance with Jerry Dee and The Western Flames with special artist Dawn Glass, 8 to 12:30. $3 per person Saturday, June 25 — The! Gentres Saturday, July 2 — Bill Henderson; also Bill Wats Goodtimers Saturday, July 9 — The Country Music Revue of Austin Game Night every Tuesday at 7:30 P.M.; kitchen open

Second Wednesda y of each month: youth club meeting at 6:30 p.m.; adult meeting.

7:30 p.m.

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

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Lodge No. 185, New Braunfels Sunday, May 29 — Lodge meeting, 3 p.m.; youth club meeting, 2 P.m. at Cibolo Comm. Center — SPJSTLodge No. 188, Centerville Saturday, May 28 — K. J. and The Countrymen All Saturday dances: 8 to 12 p.m.

Dress Code: Dresses and pantsuits for women; men no hats.

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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