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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPIST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 VOLUME 65, NUMBER 35 AUGUST 31, 1977

FROR itiL EDITOR'S DESK We wish all of our readers a happy, healthy, enjoyable and safe Labbr Day weekend. Let us make the National Safety Council not be able to count one of, us in their final statistics! Drive carefully, if you have to drive at all. * * Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a day when Americans honor labor. On this day, midway between Independence Day and Thanksgiving, people throughout the country join in saluting the millions of men and women who are employed and whose work and skills produce the goods and services required by society.

Practically all American adults are, in the broadest sense, workers, But labor, as we honor it each, September, involves the concept of being employed and the idea of skills are combined with it. Workers, in this narrower sense, are those to whom Labor Day is dedicated, especially as they are united in efforts to secure better working and living conditions. They represent an indispensable part of American society. * * A day to honor labor was first suggested by a union leader, Peter J. McGuire, at a meeting of the New York Central. Labor Council in May, 1882. Twenty-nine-yearold McGuire, who had been working since the age of 13, called for a day which would be "no festival of martial glory or warrior's renown

LABOR Toiling -- rejoicing -- sorrowing, Onward through life he goes; Each morning sees some task begin Each evening sees it close; .

Something attempted, something done Has earned a night's repose.

--Longfellow But the young, young children, Oh my brothers, They are weeping bitterly!

They are weeping in the playtime of the others, In the country of the free.

—E. B. Browning -- but a day devoted to peace, civilization and triumph of industry."

The Labor Day idea spread rapidly. It was endorsed by the newlyformed AFL in 1886. Oregon made it a legal holiday in 1887. In 1894, Congress made it a holiday in the District of Columbia and in all U.S, territories. By 1923, all the states had recognized it.

The demands of the organizers of the first Labor Day celebration have long since been realized. The rights of workers to, organize, to select their own bargaining agent, to negotiate on a basis of equality with their employers, to strike if necessary, guaranteed today. Reforms for which labor has fought including shorter hours, better working conditions, improved free

pkvb4ic education, the graduated income tax, minimum wage laws, unemployment insurance, paid vacations, pensions for retired and disabled workers have been a perm.anent part of the structure of American society.

Today organized labor continues to play an important role not only in behalf of its own members but in furthering the welfare of the entire community. * * It's Labor Day weekend again and the second annual Westtest Saturday and Sunday, September 3rd and 4th. Following is the P ro -gramfothewdays.(Lt-min ute changes may have to be made.)

Saturday, Sept. 3rd, 1977 2 - 5 p.m. — Blue Vest Boys of Caldwell 2:55 - 3:15 — Costume Parade (not positive yet) 3:50 - 4:10 — Intermission 5:00 - 5:30 — Sokol Gymnastics 5:30 - 8:30 — Panther City Polka Boys of Fort Worth 6:20 - 6:40 — Moravian Beseda (West High, Abbott and Dallas) 7:20 - 7:40 — Intermission 8:30 - 9:00—Czech Choral Group of Austin 9:00 - 12:00 Texas Ctech Playboys of Dallas Sunday, Sept. 4, 1977 12:00 - 1:30 — West Polka Show (live broadcast KKIK Waco with Vince Incardona and David Pareya)

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is Thursday.

1:30 - 3:00 — American-Czech Hour (live broadcast KHBR Hillsboro, with Rudy Sefcik and David Kolar) 2:00 - 5:00 — Harold Strand Orchestra of Waco.

3:50 - 4:10 — Accordion selections by Henry Svacina 5:00 - 5:30 — Sokol Gymnastics 5:30 - 8.30 — Polka Patriots of Dallas t::-'41 6 : 20-6:40 Czech 7:20 - 7:40 — Intermission 8:30 - 9:00 — Miscellaneous En- (1) tertainment 9:00 - 12:00 — Blacky and The a, Country Gentlemen of West * * A street dance featuring Blacky and the Country Gentlemen will el take place at 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. ILI 2nd. The Westfest grounds will be w open at 11 a.m. each day. Westfest is a community civic project with al all organizations pitching in for 1 the good of the community. SPJST lodges in the area are taking part Cr in this effort.

A parade Saturday morning at tc; 10:30 will get the festivities under r1 way. The Harem Temple Shrinere rt. will participate in the parade.

A crowd of 50,000 is expected during the two-day show.

SPJST — A THANK-YOU NOTE

To Members and Friends of Svaz Cechoslovanu Lodge No. 92: I want to express my thanks and appreciation for the flowers, and get-well cards sent to me during my recent hospitalization. God bless all of you!

Fraternally, Joe Krivanek Financial Seeretary

NEWSBRIEFS Frank John Pavel, 95, of Bellaire, died Tuesday, August 16, 1977. Funeral services were held Thursday at the Knesek Funeral Home Chapel in Fayetteville, with burial in Fayetteville Catholic Cemetery.

Brother Pavel was a long-time member of the SPJST having joined the Society 68 years ago. He has been a member of Lodge No. 20, Granger, since 1965. Brother Pavel's certificate would have become an age 96 endowment on his next birthday. * * Mateek Reunion

The Matcek family reunion will be held Sunday, Sept. 11th, at SPJST Hall Lodge 39, Bryan. Each

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Wednesday, Au gust 31, 1977 family is asked to bring a covered dish. Come early so everyone can visit with all of the relatives.

Lunch will be served at 12 noon.

Plan to come and stay all day.

Walter Matcek, Sr. Rt. 5, Box 257 Bryan, Tx 77801 * *

Suipteme Zodge SPJST

Surovik-Netibalek Reunion

The annual Surovik-Nedbalek FROM THE Reunion will be held Sunday, Sept.

PRESIDENT'S OFFICE 18th, 1977, at the Nelsonville Hall in Nelsonville. A family-style To: All Lodges That Had or lunch will be served. Each fam- Have Lodge Buildings ily is asked to bring a basket lunch. Dear Brothers and Sisters: Drinks, cups, plates, napkins, and As part of the history of the eating utensils will be provided. SPJST that I have been assigned Frances (Surovik) Vinyard to write, I plan to include a chap• ter on the lodges. In that chapter, The records of the XXIInd I plan to include and am hereby SPJST Convention Chorus have requesting the following: been received. Copies are avail1) A picture(s) of the current able through the distributor, Lodge lodge hall or building, to include 88 Choral Group, 1435 Beall St., Houston, Tx 77008. The record information as to when the buildcomes in a beautiful colored ing was constructed, dedicated, lojacket. Prices: $4.50 if locally pur- cation, and dimensions. (Note: chased; $5 by mail. Both prices Those lodges that have been built include tax. This is a recording and dedicated since 1969 need not of the Chorus' performance on furnish this information because Wednesday evening of the last we have it here in the Supreme —NAM Lodge; they need only furnish us convention. with the picture.) * • 2) We would also need picture(s) Chartering ceremonies have been set for Sunday, Nov. 27th, for Lodge of the earlier or former lodge No. 185 New Braunfels. The cere- buildings, that have either since monies will be held in the Ameri- been replaced by newer buildings, can Legion Hall in that city. Offi- sold, or torn down. In addition to cials from the Supreme Lodge will this picture, we would appreciate be in charge of the chartering the date that the hall was constructed, and the date of sale, receremonies. * • placement, or dismantling. In othSiptak-Mikeska Reunion er words, we want to show the The annual Siptak-Mikeska present buildings, but we also want family reunion will be held Sunday, to show previous buildings that Sept. 4th, at the SPJST Hall in served as lodge halls so that the Bleiblerville. A catered barbecue historical picture will be more lunch will be served at noon. complete. The plan is to publish —Lorene Cossman one picture of the former struc* * ture and one picture of the new Pavelka Reunion structure.

The annual family reunion of 3) Further: A listing of the first the Joseph and Marie Pavelka officers of the lodge. This infordescendants will be held Sunday, mation is not available here.

Sept. 4th at the SPJST Lodge 35 Do not send us a list of the charin Elk, near Waco. Each family is ter members because we do have asked to bring food, as in the past; that here; we are only requesting enough for themselves and any that if your lodge minutes give the guests they bring. Registration will information, that you send us a begin before noon, with a meal list of the first officers of the served at noon, and a short meet- lodge. It may be that this informaing in the afternoon. Dancing will tion is not available because of inbe from 8 to 12 with music by the complete or absence of old lodge Pavelka Orch of Robstown. The minutes due to fire, etc.

4) If available, furnish us with a public ts invited to the dance.

-Helen Pavelka picture of the original officers of

the lodge. (This likewise may not be available.)

5) At some later date, I will request a picture of the officers serving at the time, but that will have to wait because there will most certainly be changes between now and the time the book is published and we want the information to be as current at that time as possible.

In the event that there are several pictures available of older installations, send us the one that you deem most suitable and that is most clear and sharp for publishing.

I realize that the chapter on the lodges will come toward the end of the book, but we must start assembling this information well ahead of time. Your cooperation will be sincerely appreciated. Anyone having any questions may direct them to my office. The work on compiling this history has already been started and is progressing.

Fraternally,

44, a 74 Nick A. Morris President - SPJST -

REPORTS DISTRICT VI SALES REPRESENTATIVE'S REPORT FOR MAY, JUNE, JULY, 1977

Insurance sales in May totaled $123,000 for 15 new members with Brother Frankie Vanek of Lodge No. 50, El Campo, being the top sales representative.

In June our sales totaled $8,000 for 8 new members, with Brother Erwin Holy of Lodge 4, Hallettsvile, being top salesman.

In July our sales totaled $67,000 for 16 new members with Brother Matt Vanek of Lodge No. 32,Victoria being the top SR. The total sales through July for the year is $738,500 for 111 new members. This represents a lot of good work done by our salesmen in District VI. I certainly appreciate this good work and thank you. This leaves us $161,500 short of our goal of $900,000. I know we can complete this very shortly after visiting and

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chatting with almost every sales representative in the district, just recently, the outlook for sales will be good between now and the end of the year, so let's work real hard and see just how' high we can go with insurance sales for 1977. My visit with the salespeople is always a pleasant experience which I look forward to, and I certainly appreciate their friendly cooperation.

Winners in the three-month sales contest will be announced as soon as all applications are processed.

On August 25, 1977, at 8 p.m., Brother Silas Smith was with us at the First National Bank in Hallettsville, at which time a Sales Representatives' Class was held.

Several sales representatives attended this class. These classes always result in much information on new rules and regulations concerning our insurance sales, and many good questions are brought up by the sales representatives attending, and those questions are answered and explained by Brother Silas Smith. These are real problems that confront each of us from time to time, so we all need to learn together how to solve them; and we enjoy the fellowship. I urge all sales representatives to take advantage of the opportunity to attend these classes when they are held in your area.

Again I say, thank you, and if at any time, I can help you in any way, please call or write me.

Fraternally, Edwin J. Sinajstrla District VI Sales Rep. OPJ1111T

LODGE NO. 4, IIALLETTSVILLE

Dear Members: Our lodge held its annual Family Day, Sunclay;*August 14th, 1977, at the American Legion Hall with a large attendance. At noon, a delicious dinner was served consisting of stew, potatoes and the trimmings. There was plenty of cakes, pies, kolache, etc., for des-

sert. The noon prayer was led by Annie Zabransky.

Following the meal a meeting was held with President Frank Zabransky presiding. Annie Zabransky and Melissa Holy led the pledge of allegiance to the U.S. flag.

The minutes of the previous meeting will be read at the September meeting.

Secretary Erwin Holy introduced our guests and visitors: District VI Director Matt Vanek and wife, Henrietta, from Victoria.

The 50-year members were then recognized by retiring Secretary Charles Holy. The 50-year members present were; Mrs. Henry (Rosie) Spanihel, Mrs. Albin Spanihel, Mrs. Albino, Dornak, Henry Spanihel, August Holub, Joe Rehak, Charles Holy and Joe Mikush. Others recognized but not able to attend were: Frank Blaha, Klokilda Panek, Marie Fabian, Tracy Kubala, L. P, Quitta, Frank Konvicka, Joe Woytek, Jr., Albina Fabian and Frank Zapalac. Our lodge is proud of these members.

Youth Leader Helen Zabransky gave a report on the youth club activities. The winners at the YAD held at Taiton were recognized.

First place winners were Annie Zabransky — Home Arts, Kim Drozd — Talent, and Janell Chudej — Home Arts. Their poster won first place. Sister Zabransky was happy to announce that for the first time in many years our YC is honored to have the SPJST District VI Queen from our lodge --Annie Zabransky. Her duchess is Kim Drozd. Congratulations and good luck to these youths in the State YAD and Royalty. Also representing our youth club well at the YAD were Laurie and Chris Chudej, Thomas and Melissa Holy, Kathy and Jean Zak, and Mark Sevcik. All the youth club members, youth leaders and parents worked hard for the past year to make our club one of the best.

The youth club then performed their talent entries from YAD: Dance and Acrobatics — Kim Drozd Speech — Annie Zabransky Doggie in the Window (song) — Laurie, Chris and Janell Chudej, Jean Zak, Mark Sevcik, Melissa and Tommy Holy.

Director Matt Vanek then spoke to the gathered members on the different activities of the SPJST.

It was informative and interesting.

We were happy to have Brother and Sister Vanek with us and will welcome them back again.

The committees that helped prepare the food were thanked and complimented on a delicious meal.

They include: John Smolik, head stew maker, and head of the kitchen was Linda Mikush and all their co-workers; also the generous ladies of the lodge who donated cakes, kolache, etc., and the officers who helped to get things organized. Thanks to everyone who helped make the day a success and to everyone who came.

Door prizes were given away. A lawn chair donated by Ehler's Furniture and Appliance — Mrs. Alton Chudej; a clock donated by Gene's Appliance — Mrs. Richard Henneke; Ladies' SPJST necklace, donated by Matt Vanek — Mrs. Edwin Gallia; and Men's Tie Tac — donated by Matt Vanek—Kenneth Sevcik.

Youth Club President Annie Zabransky thanked everyone who supported the youth club projects.

Their prize winners were: Pot Plant — Helen Zabransky Detergent — Mrs. Emil Grones Pot Plant — Kenneth Sevcik Shortening — Daniel Linhart Dishwashing liquid — Albina Spanihel The meeting was adjourned and refund checks were given out. Refreshments were served, and the youth club provided entertainment during the afternoon.

Our next meeting will be held Sunday, Sept. 11th, at the Grant Building beginning at 2 p.m. Refreshments and lunch will be served. August and September birthdays will be honored. Make plans to attend.

Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky

Reporter SPJST

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LODGE NO.. 160, SAN ANGELO

Dear Members and Friends: Lodge No. 160, San Angelo, will hold its quarterly meeting, Sept.

11th, at the Wall Fire Department Hall, beginning at 2 p.m. Everyone is urged to attend.

Fraternally, Robert Grigar

Wednesday, August 31, 1977 LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Dear Members: Our monthly meeting was held last Monday and it was nice to drive to the lodge with rain pounding against the car's windshield.

Brother Sid Pokladnik took all the credit for the much-needed moisture — saying he brought it from Longview, where he had attended the ground-breaking ceremonies of Lodge 178, Sunday, August 21st, and where it rained a lot.

The pledge was recited and Sister Evelyn Salac read the minutes of the last meeting, which were approved.

Get-Veal wishes were sent to Sister Lydia Nekuza, Brother Lloyd Baker, Jr., Sister Violet Swan, and Brother H. P. Kucera.

The following gave their reports: entertainment, house, kitchen, youth, lodge rental, and softball.

Our new members for the month are Jeanne Durensky, Vicky Gerlich and Edmond Campion.

It's not too early to circle Nov. 13th on your calendar. Our annual bazaar will be held, so plan to attend or put forth some effort to help make it a success; it is for the lodge, you know!

July 24th the lodge picnic was held at Brother Sid and Justine Pokladnik's farm. Not only did these generous members provide the location, but also all the barbecue that was served. The membership wishes to express its appreciation; it sure was hot that day but you, who failed to make the trip to Ennis missed out on a lot of fun and fraternal friendship.

The District III fall meeting will be held at Lodge No. 84 on Oct. 16th. If you want to catch up on the district's business you should attend.

Saturday, Sept. 3, the Vrazel Polka Band will be entertaining, for your dancing pleasure, at our lodge and Sept. 4th, the Dallas Czech Concert Orchestra will provide music at the Old City Park on Ervay Street, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

This is a Labor Day attraction, and visitors to Dallas or Dallas citizens should not miss this performance. The park has much to offer and the orchestra will add to it all.

In Elgin, Sept. 24th, Sister Debbie Becan will be a candidate for state queen, and Sister Tara And-

reason for duchess, both are from Lodge No. 84; and then Sunday, Sept. 25th, in Temple, many arts, crafts and talent winners from Lodge 84 compete for state awards as they represent District III. Congratulations to all!

Our next meeting will be Sept.

19th, at 7:30 p.m. It probably won't be raining but it should be cooler.

Fraternally, Rose Scott - SPJST — LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH Dear Members and Friends: We finally received some of that wet stuff. It's been so long that I forgot what it looked like.

Our lodge meeting on the 14th of August was cancelled due to our officers being out of town, so we will have our next meeting Sunday, Sept. 11th, at 3 p.m.

We are sorry to report Sister Anna Milan returned to St. Joseph Hospital on the 20th. She is in our thoughts and prayers. Brother Helmut Frill was also hospitalized for a week and is now home and we wish him good health. Brother Roy Cox had knee surgery and is now home recuperating and we wish him a speedy recovery.

Brother and Sister Jerry and Henrietta Milan are enjoying having Brother and Sister Bill and Anette Schwaboski and their klaughters Christie and Deanne from Chicago. They are all members of our lodge.

Benny and I enjoyed my nephew, Joseph Ban, from St. Louis, Missouri, for two weeks. He is also a life-time member.

Now the mothers are looking forward to a little peace and quiet, since school bells have rung.

We extend our sincere sympathy to Brother Emil Marnula and family of South Bend, Indiana on the loss of his brother, John Mamula, and to Sister Jacqueline Jeter and family on the loss of her husband, Brother Ray Jeter.

It isn't too early for you to mark your calendar for a dance on October 22nd, with the Panther City Polka Boys, and Saturday, November 22nd, with Gary Lee. So until . . . Keep Smiling!

Fraternally, Mary Pavey Reporter

LODGE NO. 130, DALLAS Dear Members and Friends: Four members of our lodge were privileged to go to the Detva Festival in Ctechoslovakia, namely, Bob and Helen Oates and Arnold and Helen Vrla.

On Friday, Sept. 16th, at '7 p.m. there will be slides and or pictures shown of the tour, plus a display of souveniers that were brought home. A talk will be given about the trip. All interested parties are invited to attend.

As usual, we will have our covered dish supper, so prepare your favorite dish and come out and enjoy a nice family get-together.

Our next lodge meeting will be held Sept. 11th, at 4 p.m. Supper will be served after the meeting.

We would like to see some of you members who have been unable to attend the meetings lately.

Fraternally, Martha Vrla Secretary SPJST -

LODGE NO. 188, CENTERVILLE Dear Members: Our next regular monthly lodge meeting will be held Monday, Sept.

12th at the old Carver School, be ginning at 8 p.m. The date of our meeting is being changed due to the Labor Day weekend.

We are asking everyone's presence at this meeting because we will be needing your help and cooperation when the lodge building begans under construction.

See you at the meeting.

Fraternally, Diane Howie Secretary SPJST

LODGE NO. 161, JOURDANTON Lodge La Parita No. 161, Jourdanton, will hold its regular quarterly meeting on Sunday, Sept.

11th, at 11:30 a.m., at the Civic Center in Jourdanton.

After the meeting we will have a free plate lunch.

Please call or write our Lodge 161 President Brother Donald Vaichar, Pleasanton, 569-3686 for reservations for the plate lu h no later than Sept. '7th.

See you all at the meeting.

Fraternally, Joe Juricek, Jr. Vice President

VEST N K They had a wonderful performance and appreciate her outstanding work.

Brother Johnny Johnson called and advised me that we had a good turnout at the August 20th dance.

Reports like that should make everyone happy, because we are, at all times, gaining more and more new members. This would not be possible if it were not for the wonderful cooperation among the members. We thank all of you for a job well done.

I just received word that Faye Easton, member. of SPJST, had a heart attack and is in a Houston County hospital. Faye, we want you to get well soon, as well as the rest of the members who may be ill. We want to see each of you well.

Until next time . . .

Fraternally, Chester Shmoldas Reporter SPJST

Lodge No. 74, Lovelady, Youth Club with Youth Leader Sister Annie Lou Flasowski. (Photos by Brother Chester Shmoldas).

Lodge No. 74 President Johnny Johnson with Crockett Mayor J. B. Sallas, who was the main speaker during the Fourth of July celebration at Lodge 74, in Lovelady.

LODGE NO 74, LOVELADY Dear Members and Friends: During our recent dance, the American Sunrise band entertained for the first time before our members and guests, which resulted in a great response. I, myself, do not care much about rock music but I noticed several youngsters, including older members and guests enjoying the music. I did not hear any complaints; that's

the most important thing because we are trying to please everyone who comes to our lodge dances.

Again, I wish to mention that I am proud to know our officers and trustees are doing a wonderful job seeing to it that every function is pursued in an orderly fashion and carried out to where there are no disturbances at any time. Brother Johnny Johnson, our president, is doing a good job in this respect.

By the way, election of officers is getting near as the year 1977 is getting closer to the end. I am not campaigning for anyone but keep in mind whether the person you are electing for any office is an employer, employee, or self-employed. If he is an employer, check with his employees to see if they like his leadership. Anyone running for office should have their record checked closely, which is beneficial to the lodge.

I am sending two pictures that the lodge would like to have printed in the Vestnik . One is Johnny Johnson, our president, with Crockett Mayor J. B. Sallas, attending the Fourth of July celebration at our lodge. Mayor Sallas, with his legal staff, are members of our lodge. The other picture is of Sister Annie Lou Flasowski with her youth club members.

LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN Dear Members of Lodge 39: We had a nice meeting last night with a good attendance.

Under new business we decided to have a family night for Sunday, Sept. 25th, beginning at 3 p.m. Each family is asked to bring a covered dish (No sandwiches this time, please), let's bring a covered dish. You may invite anyone you wish and as many persons as you wish; however, kindly bring enough covered dishes to feed all your guests that you invite or work out something with your group so that the ones you invite will bring a dish. Of course, this will be up to each of you to work out with the people whom you invite; they need not be a member, you may invite anyone you wish. We want to be sure we have enough food for everyone who attends.

There will be all kinds of games and we will have a record player if one is available. If you have one that you would like to let us use, please call me. We hope all of you will attend and bring your friends. for this get-together because we need to get to know each other, especially all our new members.

Mark your calendar and reserve this date with us: Sept. 25th. Looking forward to seeing everyone there Fraternally, Lillie Matejka President

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My Sunshine." We also sang her favorite, "A la Sam". The evening passed away so fast and before we knew it, it was time for our business session.

The minutes were read from our last rehearsal and accepted as read. Lillian Mikulec reported on the Lincoln, Nebr., trip and she reported a great time; they also attended the opening of a New Sokol Hall in Omaha, and reported a great time there also.• Frank Spanhel also reported a great time in both places and they came back by way of Arkansas and while eating at a place there the cafe caught fire and burned out so there was no place to eat the next morning.

While in Lincoln, Cslvin and Mildred Chervenka celebrated their 7th wedding anniversary with a special cake, courtesy Emily Stuteville and Bernie Gebala, while the band played a special song for them, "Waltz Across Texas," All in all, they had a lot of fun and it's a shame that we just couldn't fill that bus so that more of us could have gone and enjoyed the good times there. There were 12 couples attending from Texas and everyone reported a lot of fun and recreation. Well, better luck next time.

We also discussed how to improve our attendance for our rehearsals and for the next rehearsal we will sing the first hour and after rehearsal we will have a game night and we hope you will all attend and enjoy some real fun; bring your dominoes and it wouldn't hurt to bring a sandwich or two and maybe a bag of your Sisters Henrietta and Willa Mae Cervenka and Sister Marie Janecka as favorite chips. Let's have a grand they appeared in Czech costumes at WESTFEST last year. They are time for a change, let's all have looking forward to the 2nd annual WESTFEST in West, Texas, Sept. more fun!

Singingly yours, 3rd and 4th, 1977.

Otto Hanus LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Stuteville, Janet and Althea Young, Reporter - !MIST — Elsie Cabla, Frank and Eleonora CHORAL CLUB Spanhel, Johnny and Laverne LODGE NO. 48, 13EYERSVILLE The Seaton Choral Club met last Vanicek, Ruby Bolton, and Leon Dear Members: nighP for its regular rehearsal Sodek. We also had two visitors, Our next meeting will be Satwith the following members pres- Hulen and Doris Ross. We were urday, Sept. 10th at 7:30 p.m.; •the ent: Alfred and Martha Klusacek, happy you came, and come again, original meeting date is Labor Willie and Doris Provazek, Otto soon.

Day weekend and was changed and Matilda Hanus, Bob and Mary We started with those wonder- for that reason. We ask the memVasicek, Wallace and Elsie Jez, Alfred L. and Ginger Klusacek, Ed ful old songs that everyone loves bers to bring something to snack and Rosa Schneider — After a to sing so much. We also had an on after the meeting. The youth month's illness, we are happy to extra special selection from little will meet following the adult meetFraternally, have our leader, Annie Jakubec, Althea Young. She sang one of her ing.

Sharon Berm back with us — Frank and Lillian favorite school songs for us and Reporter Mikulec, Lillian Kosarek, Emily did a great job singing, "You Are

VESTN/K for their lodge.

See you at our next regular meeting, Sept. 19th, at Long Point National Bank, 7:30 p.m. Have a good day!

Fraternally, Rena Ordener Reporter SPJST --

SPJST 4-Generation Family. Standing, L to It: Granddaughter Geraldine Joehee with great-granddaughter Kristi Gayle Joehee of East Bernard; son Julius Kalina, Jr., of Wharton; great-grandson Sonny Scott Tydlacka, and granddaughter Patsy Tydlacka of Wharton, and all are members of Lodge 58, Hungerford. Seated is great-grandmother Mrs. Emily Kalina of Wharton and a member of Lodge 38, Kovar. (Information and photo by Pauline Kalina).

LODGE NO. 176, HOUSTON NORTHWEST Dear Members: We are still planning our annual picnic for Sept. 10th at Bear Creek Park, beginning at 4 p.m_ Members may invite guests and they are asked to bring a covered dish and sweets for their family and guests; also please call President Harry Schuhmann at 465-'7218 to let him know how many people will attend so he can prepare enough meat for everyone.

We are also planning our annual meeting and covered dish supper for November 14th at VFW Hall in Addleks, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Members, this is an important meeting, so please try to attend this meeting.

August 20th, John and I attended a dance at Lodge 172, Pasadena.

We had a full table of guests: Chris and Mary Holten, Mr. and

Mrs. James E. Whitaker, Viola Wunsch and Charles Miller; they are always so much fun to be with. Others included Mr. and Mrs. Otto Goeke, Mr. and Mrs_ Mike Kimmons, Mr. and Mrs. Herbs Kimmons, who are some of the Pasadena city employees, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Foster, Mr. and Mrs_ Johnnie Mikeska, Gert Newsome, Alice Tiller, George Tata, Ruth Morrison. Some of the other people were Collie Sturrock, one of the musicians at Mason Park Social Club, and his lady friend.

Everyone was happy to see Mr. and Mrs. Holt Driskele at the dance once again. They invited Chris and Mary Holten and us to their country home to attend a dance Sept.

17th at Lodge 74 in Lovelady_ We also hope to see our friend, Chester Shmoldas, who is always a.rolind, and busy getting information for those nice letters he writes for the Vestnik and members he writes up

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON The dance with Nick Navarro Friday, August lath, was a formal affair and the hosting committee members serving for the dance were, Rudy Darilek and his lovely wife, Celestine, Sister Earline Hoffman, in charge, and her daughter, Mary; all four had their hands full for the night.

Saturday night's dance, which was the very opposite, was as casual as any one pleases and the music by the Texas Dutchmen with their polkas, waltzes, and other variety of dances to the delight of the guests, was enjoyed by the huge attendance. Hosting this dance were four young single people. In charge that evening were Gary Zalesky and helping in the box office was Tom Davis. The two lovely ladies, Teresa Meta, and Rene Walker greeted the happy guests. Sister Rene is, the granddaughter of Tom and Clara Jecmenek.

In my report last week there was a minor typographical error about Sister Susan Schenburn. It read: She has started her last two years in nursing school and is NOT attending Houston Baptist University. The word NOT should have been NOW. Sorry.

Also the trip Brother Wilbur and wife Adele. Gardenal were on, was not to Portugal, but they made a 17-day tour to Prague, Czechoslovakia, for the pilgrimage to the Canonization of Blessed John Nepomucene, Neumann to Rome, Italy, Linz, Salzburg, Austria, the city of the famous movie "Sound of Music"; Innsbrook in the Alps, and Barcelona, Spain. Sorry.

Brother Noel and wife, Wanda Kennedy, with three children (I should say great young people): Jode is a beautiful young lady, John and Jeff growing into two handsome young men — this family group took a trip through Colorado for a whole week to enjoy the wonders of nature. Grandparents Joe and Ann Elzner received a scenic post card from Silverton,

Wednesday, August 31, 1977 Colorado, where they enjoyed a night's rest in one of the many log cabins with nice and cold refreshing air all around them.

Sister Wanda was working in our lodge office for eight years as assistant to our financial secretary Sister Ellen Gill; we miss her.

Brother Joe and Sister Della Miksch spent several days in Taylor, and they do this very often to visit Della's mother, Mrs. Tony Hejl. This time, Becky, their granddaughter went along to visit her great-grandmother. Becky is the daughter of their son, Bobby Miksch. Della said, even being out of the big city of Houston the weather was not a bit cooler; the thermometer reaches as high as 102 degrees. Well, that's when the airconditioner comes in handy.

Two ambitious young people, Robert and Jeanette Eubank, are working very hard to accomplish their goal. Both have earned scholarships to attend Intercollegiate Studies Institute Summer School at Rosemont College at Rosemont, ,Pennsylvania. Sister Jeanette is working toward her Master's degree and her husband, Brother Robert is working toward his PhD at Rice University; both are members of lodge No. 88 and we are very proud of them. Jeanette is the daughter of our past president, Sister Tillie Hehncamp; she served two years in the president's chair and now serves as first vice president. Robert and Jeanette visited Philadelphia while there and report they enjoyed it. Jeanette served the lodge as first vice president fpr several years. Wishing you good luck.

Saturday night, August 20th, was special for Ann Green born August 12th, and Emil Slanina, born August 27th, they held a combined birthday celebration at Table No. 8 with many friends. Ruth Duncan baked a delicious cake with candles to be blown out with a wish by the celebrants. Besides the cake there were lots of other goodies. We were sorry Ruth and her husband Seth did not make it as they were detained for some reason; you were missed by all present. Happy birthday, both of you!

We had special unexpected guests Saturday night: Brother Sid and Sister Justine Pokladnik from Lodge No. 84 Dallas. Sid attended a directors' meeting at the Need-

9 ville S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home and spent the night in Houston before making the long trip Sunday to Longview for the ground breaking ceremonies of Lodge No. 178. Sid and Justine, we hope you enjoyed your visit at Lodge No. 88 with friends, Louis and Oleta Hanus, director of District Five and past president of No. 88 and Tim Kostom and wife, Rosalee; Tim also is a past president and now serves on the board of trustees. Wish you could make it more often; we were happy to have you in our midst for awhile.

A young couple and very active in lodge activities were quietly celebrating their 11th wedding anniversary. They are none other than Bob and Margaret Allbritton at the Saturday night dance with friends Wilhelmina and Alex Mendosa. Young son, Bobby, was in and out to see if his parents were having a good time. Happy anniversary.

Rudy and Agnes Lesak had guests Mr. and Mrs . Earl Moore and Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Stanley of Angleton. Hope you enjoyed the evening.

Sister Irene Slovacek spent her vacation of one week with her daughter, Betty Jean in Virginia Beach, Va. Betty Jean is away from Houston a good ten years; she teaches the 12th grade at Kollum High School. Betty Jean lives in a beautiful seven-room town house and on the little plot of ground outside she raises vegetables and is very successful at it. Irene said she was amazed at the beautiful large tomatoes and so many; she was giving them to her friends and even preserved some. Last year, Betty Jean spent her vacation with her mother here in Houston, but this year Irene flew up there to be with Betty Jean on her birthday, August 14th. 'While there they went to Norfolk to see the famous show "South Pacific," and to Williamsburg to the Octoberfest at the Bush Gardens. Irene enjoyed a waltz with one of the entertainers and Betty Jean whirled around to the music of a fast polka. Irene is back with nice memories about the visit with her only daughter, Betty Jean By now quite a few have the convention record and played it.

I played mine and without saying it is great, sit back in your chair and close your eyes and you will

enjoy it tremendously, especially if you witnessed the performance on stage; you will relive the whole evening again. Let us know how much you enjoy it.

Fraternally, Frances Olexa — SPJST — LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON

Dear Members and Friends: President Brother Henry Linhart called our regular meeting to order at 8:02 p.m. on Friday, August 5th. There were 45 members present, so let's keep up the good attendance.

The minutes of the, previbus meeting were approved as read.

Officers' reports were also given.

We have eleven new members: Anton J. Novak, Anton R. Novak, Daniel Novak, Deanna Novak, Patronilla Novak, William Novak, J. A. Merten, Louis F. Vacttla, Amy Zajicek, Mary C. Merten, and Rebecca Bates.

The four door prizes went to Gary Behrens, Charles Havran, Dorothy Tumi.s and Sidon Tamis.

Our next meeting will be at 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 2nd. We hope to see you all there.

Fraternally, Mary Ann Kieschnick Secretary — SPJST — LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Members: The meeting was called to order at 2:30 p . m. August 21st, 1977. The meeting was presided over by President Robert Pavelka.

The pledge of allegiance and the lodge motto were led by three girls of the youth club: Donna Stanislav, Janice Stanislav, and Karen Shelton The roll call of officers was called and our visitor, Eva Hickey, was introduced and welcomed.

Minutes of the July meeting were read by Secretary Bonnie Pruitt; they were approved as read.

Our next meeting will be held Sept. 18th. There will be a lunch served at 12 noon, then the meeting will follow after lunch. This will be for members and their guests only. There will be a free dance open to the public, beginning at 4 p.m.

Cindy Kofnovec brought the birthday cake.

Camp for the youth club went very well and they reported it was really hot and dusty.

10 At the Royalty during District III competition, the lodge did very well. Steve Stanislav is king and his duke is Jeffery Nors. We are proud of these boys . State Royalty will be held in Elgin, at Lodge 18, Sept. 24th, beginning at 4 pm.

We hope as many as possible will try to attend and support our lodge. On Sept. 25th, State YAD will be held at Temple High School.

The youth club had a back-toschool party August 12th at West Playdium. They also had supper at the pool.

There were a few sick people reported in August — Sisters Tillie Sheller, Filomene Miller, Gertrude Drews, Gracie Soukup, and Brother Charlie Miller. They were sent get-well cards and we wish you all a speedy recovery. Brother Laddie Hors is in Providence Hospital and had surgery. We hope he does well A sympathy card was sent to Brother and Sister Johnny Gaidusek, also to the Roger Wilson family.

There was a $100 donation made to the West Fire Department.

Door prize winner was Georgia Kofnovec.

Birthday celebrants in August are Brother Johnny Gaidusek and Sisters Mary Urbanek, Gloria Locke and Donna Stanislay. We wish each one of you many more!

A motion was made and seconded to accept new members: Rita H. Garcia Sr., Tareisia Pavlicek, Jennifer. L. Gregory, Jerome S. Gregory, Linda L. Gregory, Arthur Leggott III, Abbie P. Koen, Sammy EL Hurst, Albin J. Matus, Jr., Marsha A. Maths, Raymond J. Orsag, Virgil H. Smith, and Troy A. V'asbinder. We are so glad to have you.

Another motion was made and seconded to accept Eve Hickey and George Schilling as social members.

We are very pleased to have you.

Four of our members transferred to Lodge 54, West. They are: James PayReek, Jr., Debra Pavlicek, Christopher Pal/Reek and Candace 'PayReek.

For the September meeting the ladies are asked to bring meat, salad and dessert for their family and friends.

Fraternally, Sue Pauling English Reporter

VEST N1K ATTENTION, MEMBERS OF LODGE NO. 32, VICTORIA

The Sept_ 7th meeting has been changed to another meeting place, It will be at Crestwood Community Center, 1410 E. Crestwood.

Fraternally, Becky Metal - SPJST — LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS Dear Members and Friends: The August meeting of Lodge No. 15 was held on the 10th, at 8 p.m., in our local lodge building. President Douglas Williams presided.

The pledge of allegiance was led by visitor Dan Balusek. We also had another visitor, Sister Lillie Zajicek_ All officers were present. The minutes were approved as read by Sister Charisle Svetlik, followed by the treasurer's report given by Sister Kathleen Jurca. At this meeting the books were audited and found in good order.

Sixty-five loads of gravel have been hauled to the parking area.

On the sick list are Brothers Ben Vybiral and John Svetlik, also Sister Rosie Folschinsky. We wish each a speedy recovery.

Winners of the door prize was Sister Louise Johnson.

Next meeting will be Sept. 14th, at 8 p m. See you then.

Fraternally yours, Viola Sevcik SPJST —

LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN

The Elgin SPJST held its regular meeting August 16th, 1977. In the absence of our president, Vice President Emil Mogonye called the meeting to order and the pledge of allegiance was recited.

All reports were given and accepted.

We had one new member, Gary Null. We welcome you to our lodge.

Our barbecue pit is almost finished and we want to extend a big THANK YOU for all the men who worked so hard and donated their time on the work of the pit.

Another big thank you also went out to Curtis Young and his father, Buck Pool for making the emblem that has been placed in our lodge.

The State Royalty will be held at Lodge No. 18, Saturday, Sept. 24th.

We extend a hearty welcome to all. This is all new to us and we are looking forward to it.

Our next meeting will be held

Sunday, Sept. 18th, at 4 p.m. Everyone bring sandwiches and sweets for the afternoon coffee.

Evelyn Gustafson SPJST

LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON

The August meeting of Lodge No. 180 was called to order by President Dennis Barabas. The pledge of allegiance was led by Brother Clyde Parnell.

Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved, followed by reports from the other officers.

President Barabas read a letter of resignation from our financial secretary, Brother Laddie Rejcek; because of his job hours he is unable to attend meetings and have the time that is necessary to keep up the work of financial secretary.

His resignation was accepted and President Barabas commended him for the great job he did while serving in that capacity. We will -al miss him at the meetings, because he always had a smile on his face.

Brother Bill Butler was elected to fill the position of financial secretary and we know he will do a good job. Congratulations, Brother Butler!

President Barabas reminded the sales representatves about the night class scheduled for August 14th; he hoped all representatives could attend and invited members interested in becoming sales representatives.

Sunshine chairperson, Sister Doris Smajstrla, reported she sent a card to Sister Martha Pustejovsky who underwent surgery at All Saints Hospital. We hope she home by now and getting along better.

Sister Mary Hejl, chairperson of the Ways and Means Committee, reported that we will have a benefit dance to get our building fund started. It will be at National Hall, Lodge 92, Nov. 19th, with music by the Panther City Polka Boys. We hope all our lodge members and friends will plan to attend so we will have a big success.

Brother Mike Hejl, chairman of the Land Committee, stated they are working on finalizing the purchase of land for our new lodge home.

Accepted for membership was Brother Kenneth Nitsche. We hope to see him at our future meetings.

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Wednesday, August 31, 1977 We were glad to see Brother James McDaniel who was accepted at our last meeting and many other new faces and hope to see them more often.

Our next meeting will be Sept.

1st, at 7:30 p.m., at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Burleson.

Fraternally, Mary Ann Krivanek Reporter - SPJST LODGE NO. 156, BAYTOWN Dear Members and Friends: Just a reminder that our quarterly meeting will be held on Tuesday night, Sept. 6th, beginning at at 7:30 p.m. It will be held at the home of Brother and Sister Ludwig and Nolia Hlanak, at 1706 Mississippi, Baytown.

All you members come over, and bring a guest.

Fraternally, Nolia Hlanak Reporter -SPJSTLODGE NO. 54. WEST Our lodge's third quarterly meeting will be held Sunday, Sept. 11th, at 3 p.m. A social will also be held followtii the meeting, so make an effort to be with us on the second Sunday in September.

Fraternally, Mast Mane Sefeik Re rtes --,- PJST — LADIE'S' CIRCLE, LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH Members and visitors were welcomed to the Ladies' Circle, which met on Thursday, August 11th.

Visitors were Mrs. Alice Lindsey, sister of our member Anna Langer; Mrs. Aurora Maldino, guest of Sister Clara Marchioni, and Mrs. Rose Zalesak and her father, Mr. Anton Vystavil. Mr. Vystavil is a slim, tall man with thick gray hair. His body is very erect and does not reveal he is 90 years old.

He is physically active, his mind is alert, and he has a speaking, reading, and writing knowledge of Czech, German and English. It is wonderful for a man of 90 years to enjoy playing games with the ladies! Mr. Vystavil and his granddaughter visited his brother in Czechoslovakia approximately 3 years ago. His 87th birthday was celebrated on the flight to Czechoslovakia with a complimentary 'pivo' courtesy the airline. Beer is the most popular drink in Czecho-

slovakia.

We were happy to see Sister Albina Farek at the meeting. She has recovered from a very serious illness and is looking and feeling better than ever. Forty-seven people were present, including 14 men.

Our regular meeting was conducted and it was decided that Family Night would be on Thursday, October 13th, starting at 5:30 p.m. at National Hall. There will 1:e no meeting of the Circle on that date. There will be a regular meeting on Sept. 8th, and details for Family Night will be announced in September in the Vestnik.

The Sunshine Committee reported sending a card to Brother Joe Krivanek, who is recovering satisfactorily from a heart attack, and to Sister Louise Gholdston, who was confined in a hospital for a short time. Brother Krivanek and Sister Gholdston are doing fine, and Sister Gholdston was able to attend our August meeting. Doctors told Brother ICrivanek that he suffered no permanent damage to his heart and he can be as active as he was before his heart attack.

This is good news for Lodge No. 92.

Sister Annie Belota won the door prize which she returned to the Circle.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to Sister Helen Zich, an honorary member, who has been unable to attend our meetings because of advancing years, and to our guest, Alice Lindsey.

After the blessing, an excellent lunch was served by the hostesses.

Ladies are asked to bring their favorite covered dishes or desserts to our Sept. 8th meeting. The September meeting will start promptly at 10:30 a.m. because we will 'have a surprise guest speaker, whose time is limited. Our guest speaker will arrive at 11:30 a.m. and we want to close our meeting before his arrival. We urge all who can to come and hear our speaker; his message may help you the rest of your life.

Fraternally, Mary Cihacek Reporter SPJST —

LODGE NO. 168, JOURDANTON Notice to All Members: All members of Lodge 168 are urged to come to our next meeting in October to vote. Any member 16 years and up is eligible to

vote.

This notice will appear in the Vestnik again before our meeting in October and each member 16 years old and older will be mailed a letter regarding voting on a possible merger.

Brother Barta and I enjoyed the open meeting with our neighboring lodge members.

Fraternally yours, Mary Ann Barta Secretary - SPJST — MINUTES OF DISTRICT VII, SPRING MEETING, MARCH 13th, 1977 The following are the uncorrected minutes of District VII spring meeting which was held March 13th, 1977, hosted by Lodge 107 Rozkvet Zapadu at Floresville.

The meeting was called to order at 11:05 am. hy District VII President Brother William Pavliska.

Welcome address was by Brother Bob Bayer, Lodge 107 president, and District VII director.

The colors were presented by Brent Hrncir of Lodge 117.

Members and guests were asked to stand and pay tribute to the members who had departed since the last meeting.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and corrected to read: that Brother Victor Morris is a member of Lodge 79, Corpus Christi.

Sister Tillie Valchar, district sales representative, introduced the following: Brother and Sister Nick Morris and sons, Brother Bob Bayer, District VII director, District Youth Counselor Maxine Pay -liska,ndBrotheaSisr Frank Veselka.

In her report it was reported that in 1976 there were 236 new members. The quota for 1977 is $630,000. There were 8 new sales representatives in 1976 and 2 new sales representatives in 1971.

Brother Frank C. Sacky is in the Application-a-Month Club for 181 months; Sister Helen Pavelka for 128 months; Sister Thelma Hrncir for 47 months; Brother Roy Hranicky for 26 months; Sister Pauline Bayer for 16 months; Brother Joe Slavik for 11 months and Brother Krupala for 6 months.

The following are 50-year members for 1977: Sister Rose Horak (117), Brother August Blanar, Sis-

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The following sales representatives were at the meeting: Brothers Jerry Elzner, Frank Veselka, Frank C. Sacky, Monta Foster, all of Lodge 79; Sisters Maxine Pavliska, Polly Bayer, Brothers Henry Sralla, Alvin Zidek, all of Lodge 107; Sisters Thelma Hrncir and Helen Pavelka, both of Lodge 117; Sister Viola Mazac of Lodge 133; Sister Viola Cabla of Lodge 137; Brother Gordon Hrabal of Lodge 185; and Sister Tillie Vaichar of Lodge 161.

Brother Eugene Hrricir, District VII Rest Home director, reported that the rest homes are doing well and are not in the red. He stressed that we should visit in the rest homes whenever it is possible. Both rest homes are independent and a non-profit organization.

Brother Nick Morris, SL president, brought greetings from the Home Office. At this time he had conducted three workshops. The following is the report that Brother Morris gave: 1976 was another banner year. The years previous to that were 1973 and 1975. Excellent results go to everyone involved in sales of insurance at all levels of our Society. We have a total of 52,430 certificates in force as of 31 December 1976, for a total of $107,357,977 in life insurance coverage. Our assets now total in excess of 23 million. Our solvency ratio stands at $125.97, which constitutes $125.97 in assets for every $100 in liabilities. The convention expenses were $135,000. Regarding production figures for 1976 (total before net) we received 3,668 applications (3,7l8 applications in 1975) for $16,535,045 in life insurance.

The 8 percent refund to lodges for 1976 amounted to $121,524.78.

The premium refund checks that are sent out by Financial Secretary Mikulas' department to individual members amounted to $4,962.30 for 1976. The camp fund is derived from the annual net percentage gain on the Society's investments which, in 1976, was 6.06 percent. In 1977, this will be computed on $400,000 per action of the last convention.

Brother Morris said that we should remind ourselves that our primary business and reason for existence is the sale of fraternal life insurance and all

the benefits we receive are derived from sales of life insurance; and if we didn't have life insurance sales we wouldn't have anything. District VII is getting more than minimum camp allocations.

There were two new lodges chartered this year. First, Lodge No. 188 in Centerville (District I) and Lodge 181 in Conroe (District V). Sister Tillie Valchar is doing a good job and he congratulated her and all the sales representatives in District VII. New lodge halls are going to be built in Districts I, and VII. There are 15 employees at the Supreme Lodge, and four officers. Brother Morris let the membership know that Honorable President Brother Edward L. Marek was in the hospital. District VII wished him the best.

The Supreme Lodge contributes the sum of $250 a year to the General Expense Fund of each district o help the district officers in defraying their expenses in conducting official business within their district; $635.75 was presented to the Youth Fund.

Brother Morris stated that the doors of the Supreme Lodge are always open and that he is there most of the time. "I run an open office; call me or write me, I'll talk to or answer everyone. The responsibility is great and I do try to solve problems for members." If the officers would have to jump up every time any one comes to the office, there's no way that this can be done. The general membership may not understand the responsibilities in the Supreme Lodge.

Brother Emil Matula, treasurer, reported: $282.24 in the General Fund and 0 in the Youth Fund.

DYC Maxine Pavliska named the following youth leaders and assistants: Sister Thelma Hrncir (117), Assistants Betty Jurica and Brother Eugene Hrncir, both of Lodge 117; Brother Jerry Elzner and Brother Louis Kubala of Lodge 79; Sister Beatrix Parker and Sister Mary Lisa Rieves of Lodge 185; Sister Evelyn Matula of Lodge 133; Sister Polly Bayer with Sisters Phyliss Puchis and Sister Pavliska. of Lodge No. 107.

Sister Pavliska, spoke of activities that were coming up: Longhorn Recreation Laboratories on March 20-25; April 1, 2, and 3 at Bastrop Youth Leaders' Retreat; and April

30, Training Class, hosted by Robstown Youth Club at Jackson Woods Swim Club; July 17th YAD hosted

by Robstown; August 7-11 Camp Idlewild. The youth must attend YAD in order to go on the district outing.

Motion made by Sister Pauline Pavliska that youth appearing on the youth program get free lunch; seconded by Brother Monta Foster. Motion passed.

Brother Bob Bayer, District VII director, reported that he made a trip to Houston, also made a trip to New Braunfels to visit with Lodge 185. He also attended the sales seminar in Hallettsville.

There were two sales representatives from each district who attended a seminar at the Supreme Lodge. He also made a visit to Lodge 133, San Antonio.

Brother Emil Matula, member of the Publication Committee, said that problems should be settled within the local lodge and if not there, call on president of the Supreme Lodge.

Sister Helen Pavelka, 2nd vice president, reported that the seminar that was held in February at the Home Office was very instructive and also the seminar that was held in Hallettsville.

A three-member committee was appointed and is to report at the next meeting on the allocation of $250 per year from the Supreme Lodge that is placed in the district's General EXpense Fund; this sum is to be used to reimburse district officers, except the district youth counselor and its assistant, for travel and expenses while on official business within that district. On this committee are: Brothers Frank Veselka, Eugene Hrncir and Monta Foster.

Nominating Committee consisted of Brothers Foster, Elzner, and Bayer.

Lunch was served at 12 noon and the youth program was presented at 1:30 p.m.

Meeting reconvened at 1:45 p.m.

The Nominating Committee presented the following slate for nomination of officers for the year 1977-78: President Frank W. Veselka (79) lst Vice Pres. Viola Cabla (137) 2nd Vice Pres. Helen Pavelka (117) Secretary Betty Jurica (117) Treasurer Emil Mattila (133)'

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Flag Bearer Brent Hrncir (117) Asst. Flag Bearer Jeff Pavliska 107) Motion made by Bob Bayer and seconded by Thelma Hrncir to elect all by acclamation. Motion carried.

All officers were elected by ac elamation.

Lodge 133, San Antonio will host the fall district meeting, date to be announced later. Installation of officers was held by SL , President Morris.

Meeting adjourned at 4:10 p.m.

This concludes the minutes of the March 13th, 1977 District VII spring meeting.

Fraternally, Betty Jurica.

Dist. VII Secretary P.S. It is very hot and dry. I wish it would rain, of course, the farmers who are harvesting cotton don't care for the rain. The cotton crop is very good, all the gins are ginning day and night.

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FEATURES SPJST LODGE NO 79 CORPUS CHRISTI INITIATES BUILDING PROGRAM

Formal ground-breaking ceremonies for the new lodge home of Lodge 79 Corpus Christi were held at the site in that city on Tuesday, May 3rd, 19'77. The site of the construction is near the present Sokol Hall on Kostoryz Road on Corpus Christi's north side. The financing for the new structure was made by and through the Supreme Lodge, SP.TST. Building construction is progressing well at this time, with approximately 15% completed. The fill work, piers, and floor slabs have been completed. As time goes on, the rate of progress should pick up for a period and then naturally slow toward the end. Completion date for the new structure is set for January 1978, provided the weather cooperates all the way.

The overall dimensions of the new structure are as follows: 132' x 140', with the high bay area dimensions 70' x 110' (7,700 sq. ft. and the low bay area consisting of 10,780 sq. ft., making a total of 18,480 sq. ft. The building will also provide facilities and be built for gymnastic *mining and use by Sokol Corpus Christi, who will be one of the main users of the hall.

Ground-Breaking Scene for the New Home of SPJST Lodge No. 79,

Corpus Christi. L to R: Frank Veselka, Monta Foster, Wilbert Hermis (standing), John Vaughan (standing, rear), Charlie Majek (half visible), Frank Sijansky. In front with their feet on the shovel are, L to R: Joe Fey, Tom Kozelski, Roy Peal, and Emil Stefek.

Also present at the ground-breaking were, L to It: Frank Sacky, Emil Stefek (contractor), Corpus Christi Mayor Jason Luby, Sokol Corpus Christi President Gene Lehnert, and SPJST District VII Director Bob Bayer. (Present Sokol Hall in background).

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14 The building will also provide kitchen and bar facilities, offices, showers and dressing rooms, as well as a large seating-spectator area. The building will be of multipurpose design, and fully automatically heated and refrigerated.

There are ample adjacent parking facilities.

Corpus Christi Lodge No. 79 was formed after the official merger of former Lodge No. 79 and Anton Cermak No. 56, both of Corpus Christi on January 13, 1974.

As Lodge Secretary Monta Foster recently stated in a note to District VII Director Brother Bob Bayer, "We do appreciate the help and cooperation we are getting from the entire Supreme Lodge . . ."

We look forward to additional progress reports from Lodge No. 79 and of course, the dedication of the new building in the early part of 1978.

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Since the above information was received a few weeks ago, a brief report was sent in by the secretary, Brother Monta Foster, who writes that: "Our building is progressing slowly but surely; the weather man is cooperating nicely. The dance floor slab portion has been poured; alrsub-foundation pier joists poured and the remainder of the floor slaps are being readied for pouring. Our overall expenditures to date include engineering and some pre-purchase of supplies to take advantage of favorable prices."

Brother Foster also sent a newspaper clipping from the Victoria Advocate containing the information that he had been assigned new duties as manager of Systems Dispatching for Central Power & Light Company in Victoria. "Foster will be responsible for the operation of the CPL generation and transmission network, with the twin goals of economy and dependability as power is supplied to many load centers across the company's 44,000 square mile service territory," a CPL spokesman stated.

Brother Foster is a native of Chelsea, Oklahoma, having graduated from high school in Farmersville, Texas, later receiving a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M, shortly after which he joined CPL in Victoria.

He became sub-station inspector for the home office engineering

DR. DOUGLAS W. DORNAK son of Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie G. Dornak of Bay City, received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Texas A&M University at commencement ceremonies August 5, 1977, in College Station. He will be associated with the Rose-Rich Veterinary Clinic in Richmond. Dr. Dornak is a 1972 graduate of Tidehaven High School, El Maton, where he was a member of the National Honor Society, named to Who's Who Among American High School Students, band, annual staff, and was chosen Outstanding Senior Boy of his graduating class.

He was also a very active 4-H member having shown calves for the cOuntiy, state, and national shows and was a Matagorda County 4-H Gold Star Boy. He held many offices in high school and 4-H. /111â– 11101..

department in 1953, and electical engineer in 1956. He was named power division manager for Central Division in 1960, and superintendent of transmission in 1968.

He is a registered professional engineer, he is a member of the Corpus Christi Chapter of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and has served as director, secretary, treasurer, vice chairman and chairman of that chapter.

A member of the American Legion, he has served as post commander and a member of the executive committee and chairman of the committee on Americanism for

DARLA LEANN DORNAK daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie G. Dornak of Bay City, was salutatorian of her class at Tidehaven High School, El Maton, by maintaining an average of 96.90. Darla was very active in high school and held many class offices. She was a member of the National Honor Society, band, annual, staff, FTA, FHA, named to Who's Who Among American High School Students, and Who's Who Among High School Music Students. She received the Science Award, Math Award, American Legion School Award, and was FHA Sweetheart. Darla has also been an active member in her 4-H Club. In 19'15 she attended the 4-H Citizenship Short Course and Heritage Tour to Washington, D.C. and was the Matagorda County Gold Star Girl in 1976.

She will be attending Texas A&M this fall.

(Brother and Sister Johnnie G. Dornak, sons Dennis and Douglas, and daughter Darla, are all members of Lodge No. 148, El Maton.

Sister Dornak writes that she enjoys the Vestnik very much and appreciates the SPJST Youth Program. —Ed.) the Bill Roper Post of Corpus Christi. He is a former member of the board of directors, former vice chairman and chairman of Sokol Corpus Christi. In addition, Brother Foster has been active in political party affairs and served as a state convention delegate. He has also served as delegate to re-

Wednesday, August 31, 1977 cent SPJST conventions. He is a member of the Industrial Advisory Committee of Del Mar Tech, and has served as president and secretary of SPJST Lodge No. 56 (Anton Cermak) before it merged with Lodge 79 to form new Corpus Christi Lodge No. 79.

Brother Foster wrote that, "Let me assure you that I will continue to be as active as possible in Lodge 79. It was a hard decision for me to make to leave Corpus Christi, especially at this time due to the construction of our new facility.

The members of Lodge 79 have asked me to continue to serve in all capacities formerly assigned to me. I have agreed to do this wherever possible, but have asked that certain duties be carried out by others and that I would serve in a supervisory capacity as deemed necessary." Brother Foster has been one of the key figures in planning and organizing the efforts leading to the present construction of the new lodge home of SPJST Lodge No. 79 in Corpus Christi.

We wish Brother Foster much success in his new assignment and duties in Victoria. —Nick A. Morris SPJST ---

COUPLE CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Zahirniak of West were honored on their 25th wedding anniversary on August 6th, 1977 with a supper and dance at the SPJST Lodge No. 54, in West.

Hosts for the celebration included their children, Shirley and sonin-law Roger Pustejovsky, Ernie, Pat, Paula, Darlene, Jimmy, Laura, and Jackie Zahirniak, all of West.

The couple's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Gerik and Mrs. Annie Zahirniak and the late Wm. Zahirniak, all of West.

Ernest Zahirniak and the former Mona Gerik were married on August 4th, 1952, by Rev. John T. Geiser at St. Martin's Church in Tours.

Their original members of the Vireidding partry present included Mrs. Dorothy (Reiger) Scroggins, Lawrence Hessel, Mrs. Mary Ann (Cepak) Roznovsky, and Alfonse Gerik.

A huge crowd assembled at the lodge to enjoy an evening with the honorees and to wish them many years of continued health

MR. AND MRS. ERNEST ZAHIRNIAK

and happiness. Following a delicious supper a dance was held to climax the evening; the grand march was led by Brother Rudy and Sister Maxine Sefcik, with music provided by the Panther City Polka Boys of Fort Worth.

Ernest is the president of Lodge 54 and Mona is presently youth leader; both have been long-time active members of Lodge 54, West.

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EX-BELTON GIRL'S MEDICINE: PRAIRIE DOGS

(The following article appeared on the front page of a recent edition of the Temple Daily Telegram.

The subject of this human interest story is Rita (Matl) Avery, presently residing in Grand Prairie. Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Matl of Rockdale. Rita, her mother, and her sister Karen, are all members of SPJST Lodge No. 87, Temple. The story is an unusual human interest story and well( written by Telegram Staff Reporter David Rose.) —NAM

By David Rose Rockdale — Prairie dogs seem like an odd prescription, but they may have saved young Rita Matl's life. Most certainly, they have burrowed their way into the hearty of the Matl family.

Rita Matl is now Mrs. Rita Avery, a wife and mother living in Grand Prairie (appropriately). She now climbs telephone poles as a line splicer for Southwestern Bell, but her mother, Mrs. Johnnie Matl of Rockdale, remembers when Rita was not so healthy.

As a child, Rita suffered from a rare neurological disorder --- she had such an obsession with perfection the stress would rupture tiny blood vessels in her brain.

"She was only 8 or 9 years old, but her drive for perfection had made her very sick," Mrs. Matl recalls. "For example, her socks had to be exactly even. If the top of one sock was a little bit above the other, that just wouldn't do."

The Matl family lived in Belton at the time, and when friends

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and saw Rita with her gloves off playing with them in her lap.

"When I looked in on Rita that night, the two pups were curled up on Rita's chest asleep," she said.

Rita named her pups Dickie (after Walker, who was instrumental in digging up the prairie dogs) and Bubbles (after Dr. Bublis).

The Matls had moved back to Belton by then and they placed the prairie dogs in a backyard enclosure. The first one began digging furiously and disappeared underground, but the second dog merely smoothed and graded the dirt the first one brought up, Mrs. Matl said.

"We decided he must have been the foreman," she said.

The Matls had to bury a wire mesh cage in the ground to keep the first prairie dogs from tunneling all over Belton. "They will even gnaw through asphalt, but when they come to wire they turn back," Mrs. Avery said.

Prairie dogs dig burrows 4 to 6 inches in diameter, 12 to 20 feet deep and 6 to 12 feet horizontally.

The tunnels are quite sophisticated, with separate bathrooms and Rita (Matt) Avery cuddles her pet prairie dog, "Bubbles". and rooms where they (Photo courtesy Temple Daily Telegram) bedrooms bury their dead, Mrs. Avery said. recommended a child psychiatrist que prescription, which the Matls Flood Room in Plainview, Dr. Mary Bublis, the have kept to this day: Some burrows have a special "RX: Two prairie dogs. To lav- "flood room" branching from the Matls began taking Rita to her ish with love and affection to help main passageway. Persons used to every few weeks.

Plainview is a nine-hour drive in the recovery of a little 9-year- try to get rid of prairie dogs on from Belton, however, and when old girl who in turn must treat them their property by pouring water Dr. Bublis said she could help Rita with all the loving care she can." down the burrows, but the clever It took two years to cut through creatures can stay high and dry more by seeing her daily, the Mathe red tape, but Rita finally got in their small sanctuary until the tls moved to Plainview.

Dr. Bublis prescribed a rare her prairie dogs when the young flood water recedes. therapy — a visit to Lubbock's were brought up from their burEach burrow also has a "barkPrairie Dog Town in MacKenzie rows in the spring of 1960. Rita re- ing room" just below the mounded State Park. The doctor hoped the ceived two pups of her own, and entrance wnere the dogs can hole furry little critters would help the Matls were given a dozen up safely and bark at intruders. grown prairie dogs in the bargain. take Rita's mind off herself.

With her attention and affecHamilton didn't think prairie tion turned toward the little digFell in Love Rita fell in love with the prairie dogs would take too much handl- gers, Rita gradually became more dogs and wanted one of her own, ing, and Mrs. Matl said she still relaxed and fully recovered from so Mrs. Matl went to see Lubbock's remembers the surprised smile her disorder. Prairie dogs have director of parks and recreation, on the gruff park director's face been part of the Matl's lives ever A. C. Hamilton, and his assistant, when Rita walked into his office since. clutching a pair.

Dick Walker.

When the Matl family moved to Prairie dogs have long claws and Rockdale several years ago, so did The park officials explained that prairie dogs were an endangered big buck teeth for digging, and the prairie dogs. And when Rita species and not given to private Hamilton suggested Rita wear became Mrs. Avery and moved to citizens, but said if Rita's doctor gloves to handle them the first Grand Prairie she took some thought they would help her con- three months. prairie dogs with her.

Playing With Them dition, they would see what they The Matls and Averys now precould do.

"But we hadn't gotten two blocks fer to let their prairie dogs romp Pleased at Rita's interest in the from his office," Mrs. Matl said, in large cages, and, since the anpups Dr. Bublis lotted out an uni- "when I looked in the back seat imals only breed underground,

Wednesday, August 31, 1977 they order new pups from Lubbock nearly every spring.

The two dogs the Averys own now, Spanky and Pinky, suffer no lack of attention from Rita and her husband and their 4-year- old daughter, Jennifer.

Just watching prairie dogs can be an education. They are very affectionate animals who kiss and groom each other to show their love. They can also be comical, rattling their cages with both paws like angry inmates, or, on hot days, sprawling on their stomachs on the floor "like throw rugs," Mrs. Avery said.

Eat Most Anything

They eat almost anything, from bananas to cheese to watermelon, she said. "They also love shrimp, but we don't give them any, because they get the oil all over their bodies and smell like dead shrimp for days," she said.

Prairie dogs also have been known to snack on human fingers, but Rita said she's never been bitten yet.

Mrs. Mat]. also has two prairie dogs and intends to order more next spring. "We just feel like they are part of the family now," she• said. "We don't know what life would be like without them.

"And I really think they saved my daughter's life."

Tanner Lane, author and writer with the Lubbock AvalancheJournal, told Mrs. Matl he plans to write a book about prairie dogs, and take its title from Rita Matl's story — "The Strange Prescription."

Mrs. Matl said she would like to write a book about the experience herself someday. She wants to call it, "The Gift of Life."

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BULLETIN BOARD District Meetings 1977 FALL MEETINGS

The District I fall meeting will be held Sunday, October 9th, at Centerville, beginning at 2 p.m.

The District III fall meeting will be held at Lodge No. 84, Dallas, Sunday, October 16th. * * The District VI fall meeting will be held Sunday, October 23rd, at Slovacek's Ballroom, near Sweet Home.

17 The District V fall meeting will be held at Lodge No. 88, Houston on the second Sunday in October * * The District VII fall meeting will be held in San Antonio Sunday, Sept. 18, 1977, at Highland Park Lions Club Hall, 1505 So. Gevers, San Antonio. More details later.

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YOUTH SECTION Youth Activity Calendar STATE ROYALTY — Saturday, Sept. 24th, at Lodge No. 18, Elgin * * STATZ YAD Sunday, Sept. 25th at Temple High School.

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From The State Youth Director SPJST YOUTH CLUB SCRAPBOOK

The Youth Club Scrapbooks will be judged at the 1978 District and State YADs. Activities and events taking place during the youth year (June 1 through May 3i) should be included in the scrapbook.

The sheet size cannot be larger than 12 inches by 18 inches.

The scrapbook must be constructed by a youth committee.

Any art work, decorations and extra contents are decided by the committee. Suggestions and ideas athould be considered from the youth club membership. The committee should keep the scrapbook up to date and exhibit it during the year, especially on special occasions or at special events.

The scrapbooks will be judged on contents, neatness, appearance, and originality. The first, second and third place district winners will be eligible to go to state to be judged.

Each scrapbook should include a fly sheet with the following information: a. Lodge name and number b. District number c. Number of active youth club members d. Youth Club officers' names e. Names of scrapbook committee f. Youth Leader's name g. Youth Leader's assistant(s)

name (s) Contents should include: a. SPJST functions only b. News articles pertaining to SPJST functions only c. Pictures with captions d. Record of activities for the year (June 1 — May 31) e. Dates, places, events, and activities - SPJST

From The District Youth Counselors DISTRICT IV CAMP

District IV camp was held August 1st through August 3rd at Presbyterian Encampment at Buffalo Gap. The weather was fine; it had rained and it was nice and cool for this time of the year.

We had 20 campers, 5 visitors, and 8 adults. At this camp you do your own cooking and we were fortunate to have Angeline Kristinek, and Lois Macha, who were in charge if the kitchen with the help of all the other adults at clean-up time. The food was delicious.

Fredda Kristinek and Jean Kveton took care of the swimming; they did a good job. We had no injuries. Great!

Lillie Ptacek and Patsy Sosolik were in charge as chaperones.

Dorothy Massey was in charge of craft and dancing.

I helped wherever help was needed.

Thanks to all who drove their cars to see the Abilene Town because I think everyone enjoyed viewing all the old antiques; we also toured the zoo which was very interesting.

Camping was fine; no accidents of any type. Thank you all for coming to camp and being so good and cooperative. To the adults I appreciate it more than I can say for you all to come and help make this camping a success; without you I couldn't have made it, so a big THANK YOU! Fraternally, Mrs. Mary Hasler District IV DYC SPJST

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VESTNIK DISTRICT II MEETING AND RECREATION DAY AT LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR — AUGUST 14, 1977

LIFEGUARD MARY CAVANAUCTIL our Miss SPIST, employed and excelling in her duties well during the distrietts recreation day at Murphy Park swimming pool in Taylor. (Mary took the course for lifeguards and is one of the official /ife-guards there.)

Letters From The Youth Most of the youth in District II enjoyed a cool dip at the local park in Taylor during a hot day, while the other teenage groups enjoyed playing miniature golf which concluded their summer activities. Pictured with the juniors is Brother Frank Klinkovsky (to your right), District II youth counselor.

Members at the poolside observing youngsters swimming at Murphy Park in Taylor, L to R: Donna Pasemann, Velma Marx, Sarah Wilson, Irma Klinkovsky, Geraldine Steger, Maxine Sefcik (visitor), Betty Mikulas, baby Chad Mikulas (on Betty's tap), and SL Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas.

PLAN TO ATTEND STATE ROYALTY & YAD at Lodge 18, Elgin - Sept. 24 and Temple High Sc:hool - Sept. 25

LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Readers, Lodge No. 66 Youth Club meeting was called to order by President Tena Urbanek at 2 p.m. August 21st.

Darrelene Robertson led us in the pledge of allegiance.

Mrs. Parma called the roll, and Tena Urbanek read the minutes of the last meeting.

Steven Stanislav gave the treasurer's report.

We had two visitors, Bennie Matus and Dennis Steele. We also have a new member, Monica Matus.

We are sending a card to Mr. Nors, who is ill in the hospital.

Our club is very proud of our king, Steven Stanislav and his duke, Jeff Nors, for winning District III Royalty. We wish them good luck at State Royalty, which will be held Sept. 24th in Elgin.

State YAD will be held Sept. 25th at Temple High School.

For the next meeting we are asking to bring old wearable items and we will give these to the St. Vincent de Paul Store.

We will have games at the next meeting and youth were asked to bring a gift which will be used as a

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Karen Shelton, Donna Stanislav and Janice Stanislav led the adult meeting in the pledge of allegiance.

Patricia Holder will bring the cake for the month of September.

Don't forget your aluminum cans.

Fraternally, Tena Urbanek (15) (8-23-17) President SPJST

LODGE NO. 30, TAITON

Dear Members, This is to remind all the members of the Taiton SPJST Youth Club that our regular monthly meeting will be held Sunday, Sept. 4th, at 2:30 p.m., at the Talton Community Center. All members be sure and try to attend.

Fraternally, Karen Kahanek (12) (8-23-77) Reporter SPJST —

LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO

Our SPJST Lodge No. 50 Youth Club held its meeting at the home of Jim Braila on August 17th.

Our youth leader, Vlasta Bartos, gave a report on YAD. Door prizes were won by William Rek and Patrick Bartos.

Then we had refreshments and they were served by. Mrs. Joe Henderson and Mrs. Jim Sralla.

Fraternally, (8-20-77) Patrick Bartos SPJST —

LODGE NO. 66, WACO

Dear Readers, Our August Youth Club meeting was held Suncia.y, August 21st, it was called to order at 2 p.m. by our president. The roll call was read, followed by our previous meeting's minutes.

The treasurer then gave his report, and stated that our cookbook sales are coming along good.

Visitors at the meeting were Bennie Matus and Denise Steele.

We have a new member, Monica Matus. Welcome to the club!

It was reported by our youth leader, Mrs. Parma, that the State Royalty will be held in Elgin, Saturday, Sept. 24th, and State YAD Sunday, Sept. 25th in Temple. We have several youth who will be competing at those events.

We will have a game night after the October adult meeting, sponsored by the youth club. Each family is to bring at least one prize,

at least a dollar value. This is just another money-making project for our youth club.

Please bring any unwanted or used clothes to our next meeting.

We will donate these to the St. Vincent de Paul Society.

For our September meeting, Tena Urbanek will be in charge of making up some type of games for the youth for after the meeting.

Patricia Holder will bring the birthday cake for our Sept. 18th meeting. See you then!

Fraternally, (8-23-77) Steve Stanislav (15) — SPJST — LODGE NO.

HOUSTON

Dear Members, August 7th District V held its Youth Achievement Day at Lodge 88. There were a lot of really nice things, but this year's quality was the best ever.

District V has 300 eligible youth members who are members of the lodge, but not members of a youth club. Even this year's queen has been a member of the youth club for only one year, while being a member of the SPJST lodge for 15 years. If she made District V queen in one year, just think what all the others could do.

It's pretty obvious that something needs to be done to get those youth members interested. Mr. Wahlberg is confident that our 1978 District V YAD can improve 20 percent. Let's not let Mr. Wahlberg down.

Come on youth members (ages 6 through 17) join the youth club at your lodge!

Fraternally, (8-23-77) Kathy Kaase SPJST — LODGE NO. 169, BRENHAM

Dear Readers, Our SPJST Lodge No. 169 held their regular meeting August 6th at the Bednar's Kirby Company.

At this meeting we talked about future activities, some of these included District I meeting, State YAD, a tennis tournament, and a booth for the Octoberfest.

We made some crafts for our Octoberfest booth. Afterward we held a birthday party for the people who had a birthday in August.

I would like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Bednar for letting us use their place to have our meeting.

Fraternally, (8-22-77) Virginia Bednar (12)

LODGE NO. 30, TAITON

Dear Vestnik Readers, The Taiton Youth Club will hold its monthly meeting Sunday, Sept.

4th, at 2:30 p.m., which is the first Sunday, of the month.

Fraternally, (8-20-77) Vicki Dorotik SPJST --

LODGE NO. 66, WACO

Our youth meeting was called to order by Tena Urbanek. The pledge was said by Darrelene Robertson, and Mrs. Parma called out the roll of members.

Monica Matus is a new member in our lodge.

Patricia Holder is going to bring the cake for the next meeting, which will be Sept. 18th.

Bring used and old clothes to the next meeting. We will donate them to charity.

We are going to have a game night in October and each family is asked to bring one gift or more o this project.

Keep saving aluminum cans because this is one of our moneymaking projects.

Fraternally, Janice Stanislav Reporter (8-23-77) — SPJST — LODGE NO. 117, ROBSTOWN

Dear Readers, The Robstown Youth Club went to Camp Idlewild in Comfort on August 7th. The camp lasted four days. The activities that were planned included: conoeing, arts and crafts, archery, swimming, and dancing.

August 9th, all the campers got on the Robstown bus and went to the Cascade Caverns on the district's yearly outing. Everyone enjoyed the caverns and had a good time. At camp there were parties planned by the older groups for the evening.

During classes our instructors taught us different kinds of dances and acrobatics in the dance class; in arts and crafts we learned dough craft and everyone made plaques; in swimming class we learned water ballet.

Wednesday night there was a show put on by all the different classes and prizes were given.

Then Thursday morning an assembly was held; the camp awards were given. Stacy Barrett was awarded Best Camper award and Mrs. Thelma lirncir received the

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After this ceremony everyone went home. The camp was a lot of fun and everyone is looking forward to next year's camp.

August 20th the Robstown teenagers went to a beach party at Port Aransas. The club left at 6 a.m. from the Jackson Woods Scout Hut. We arrived at the beach at 8 and went swimming for about an hour, then we were served doughnuts and orange drink. After refreshments we had a get-together.

Lunch was served and an eggthrowing contest was held. We went swimming for 2 hours and later we ate watermelon and drank lemonade. A farewell was held .

In the group there were several members of other organizations.

Everyone had a lot of fun and are looking forward to another beach party.

Fraternally, Frances McDonald (8-25-77) Reporter SPJST --

LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO

The SPJST El Campo Lodge 50 Youth Club held its monthly meeting at the home of Jim Sralla on August 17th. The president and treasurer were absent.

Door prizes were won by William Rek and Patrick Bartos.

We made crafts and then refreshments were served by Mrs. Henderson and Mrs. Sralla; also, Mrs. Vanek talked about the different crafts we will be making in the next few months.

Fraternally, (8-20-77) Veronica Bartos SPJST --

LODGE NO. 179, WARRENTON Dear Readers, Our August monthly meeting was well attended. Also working committees were set for the feast. If any club member has any questions contact me or our youth leaders. See you at our next meeting.

Fraternally, Lynn Leonhardt (13) (8-25-77) President SPJST — LODGE NO. 54, WEST Dear Members: We will have our youth club meeting Wednesday, Sept. 7th, at the ' lodge, beginning at 7 p.m.

There will be a lot of things discussed and we want you to be in on all our activities as in the past.

Come to Westfest Saturday, Sept. 3rd, and Sunday, Sept. 4th;

lots of exciting things will be in store for young and old alike. Even some of the ex-Dallas Cowboy football stars will be on hand for entertainment.

Happy school days to everyone!

Fraternally, Edwin Sefeik (12) (8-25-77) Historian SPJST —

CZECHOSLOVAKIA — THE KIND OF PLACE IT IS

by Tena Urbanek (15) Lodge No. 66, Waco, District III

lived in this part of Europe for hundreds of years. The Czech and Slovak languages belong to the group of Slavic languages, which are part of the Indo-European family of languages. Besides the Czechs and Slovaks, there are small numbers of people from many of these countries around Czechoslovakia. Before World War II, there were a great many Germans living in Czechoslovakia.

Most of these people returned to Germany after the war ended.

About three-quarters of the people of Czechoslovakia belong to the Roman Catholic Church. Some people belong to the Greek Orthodox Church; others are Protestants, and there are followers of other various beliefs. When the independent country of Czechoslovakia was first formed in 1918, the government said that everyone should be free to follow his own religion.

The western part of Czechoslovakia is chiefly the country of the Czechs, who have always been industrious and enterprising. The region has the best land and the most minerals, so it is highly developed. Most of the larger cities of Czechoslovakia are in the western section. There are great manufacturing cities, like the cities of western Europe and the United States. The eastern part of the country is poorer, and not so well developed. There are fewer people there, and most of them are farmers.

There are two main mountain chains in Czechoslovakia. Towaxd the east are the Carpathian Mountains. In the west, on the German border, are the Sudeten Mountains.

The west is plains country, with mountains surrounding it. It is around these western mountains, where the valuable minerals are found and the most industry has developed. Here are the larger cities, and more people. The Carpathian areas have fewer people.

They are the best for farming and raising animals.

Many rivers wind through the country. The chief rivers are the Oder, the Elbe, the Moldau, and the Danube.

The climate varies in different parts of the country, but on the whole it is a good climate, not too cold in the winter nor too hot in summer. The winters are usually fairly dry. Most of the rain comes in the spring or fall.

Manufacturing needs a great deal of power, and Czechoslovakia SPJST --has this power. The rich coal deLODGE NO. 25, ENNIS posits provide one kind of power.

Electric power comes from the Dear Vestnik Readers, Our monthly meeting was called steam-electric and hydro-electric works. Czechoslovakia has many to order by Vice President So Ann Martinek on Wednesday, August railroads and good roads.

Czechoslovakia is about 50,000 10th, at 7:30 p.m. The pledge was square miles in area, and about led by our new member, Kimberly Macalik.

13,650,000 people live there.

Our two guests, Shelia Troja.eek Czechoslovakia is a landlocked country; that is, it does not lie on and Adrie Parma, were recognized.

During the meeting the new ofany ocean or sea. Czechoslovakia is surrounded by Germany, Po- ficers were installed.

The secretary's and treasurer's land, Austria, Hungary, and the Soviet Union. For hundreds of reports were given and approved.

Old business included our swimyears, the lands and peoples that now form Czechoslovakia were ming party, District III camp, and ruled by one or another of these District III royalty.

The door prize of $1 was won by countries. Czechoslovakia now has Michael Honza. a communist government.

After the meeting we had a The people of Czechoslovakia are Slavic people, formed mainly of party. two groups, the Czechs and the Laure ICraica Slovaks. These Slavic people have (8-25-77) President

Wednesday, August 31, 1977

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth, in be half of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother, RAY D. JETER, who passed away Friday, August 5th, 1977, in a Fort Worth hospital after a brief illness at the age of 51 years.

Survivors include his wife, Jacqueline Jeter; daughters, Mrs. Sharon Kincaid, Miss Eilen C. Jeter; sons, Roy A. and Ray D. Jeter Jr., all of Fort Worth; sister, Mrs. Betty Dotty, Wichita Falls; brothers, Oran Jeter, Grandbury and Gene Jeter, Fort Worth; and 7 grandchildren.

Services were conducted Monday at 3:30 p.m. in the Greenwood Chapel, with Rev. Marvin L. Ward, officiating. Interment was in Greenwood Memorial Park.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Mary Hale Rose Steinman Mary Pavey Resolution Committee: SPJST --

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No 80, Holland, and the entire membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother, RIMY mac, age 70, who passed away in a Temple hospital on Sunday, July 10th, 1977, after a lengthy illness.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 12th, at the Goodnight Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Albert Michalik officiating; burial was in Holland City Cemetery.

Survivors include 3 sans, Rudy

21 /vide, Jr., of Robinson, Richard of Taylor, and David of Holland; 3 daughters, Mrs. Lawrence (Marie) Michalka of Sour Lake, Mrs. Doyce (Linda) Boyette of Houston, Mrs. Bobby (Carolyn) Coker of Temple; a brother, Ligie Ivicic of Holland; 6 sisters, Mrs. Lydia Barabas, Mrs. Bessie Balusek and Mrs. Katie Pausewang, all of Holland, Mrs. Vlasta Kaderka of Killeen, Mrs. Della Jarmo, of Temple and Mrs. Mary Underwood of Oklahoma City; 10 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

Pallbearers were nephews Jay Don Gonmert, Wayne Spinn, Ronnie Kaderka, Logan Pamsewang, Darvin Ivicic, Dennis Barabas, and Don Svadlena.k.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Joe Barabas Jr. John Barabas Clifton Martinets SPJST EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

We, the undersigned Resolution Committee, in behalf of the entire membership of Lodge Slovan Jihu No. 26, Olmos, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother, DELPHINE WALLEK, who passed away in a Corpus Christi hospital Thursday, July 28th, 1977, at the age of 48 years.

Brother Wallek's death was caused by burns received in an explosion and a fire which happened Saturday, July 23rd.

Brother Wallek was born February 1st, 1929 in Olmos, the son of the late Jim and Julia (Sugarek) Wallek. He was married to Miss Clarissa Martin in Beeville, in 1950. He was a farmer and a member of the SPJST Lodge 26 in Olmos.

Funeral services were held at the Galloway and Sons Chapel, Saturday, July 30th at 4:30 p.m., with Rev. Roger McCulley officiating. Interment followed in Glenwood Cemetery, Beeville.

Survivors include his wife Clarissa Wallek; a daughter, Mrs. Janet Elliot of Sinton; one son, Gordon Wallek of Ohnos; his mother, Mrs. Julia Wallek of 01mos; two brothers, Jim Wallek, Jr., and Edwin Walla, both of Clarville; one sister, Mrs. Virginia Breedlove of Houston, and one g randdaughter, Marie Elliot of Sin-

ton.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace, may his memory live among us forever.

Resolution Committee: Clifton Trlica Charlie Harms Annie Mae Cox SPJST — EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY In behalf of the entire membership of Lodge No. 95, Seymour, we wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, EDWARD HOLUB, Services for Brother Edward E. Holub, 81, who died Tuesday, August 9th, were held at 10 a.m.

Thursday at Sacred Heart Church, with Rev. Robert Vreteau, OMI, officiating. Burial was in. Bomarton Catholic Cemetery.

Born August 6th, 1896, in Fayette County, Texas, Brother Holub was a WWI veteran, and a member of the American Legion, SPJST Lodge No. 95, and a member of St. John's Catholic Church in Bomarton.

Brother Holub married Mary Marsh on Jan. 15th, 1921, in Born arton.

Survivors include his wife; a son, George E. Holub of Seymour; two daughters, Mrs. Charles A. Harris of Seymour and Mrs. L. D. Horne of Fort Worth; three brothers, Emil and Julius Holub, both of Seymour and Louis Holub of Rhineland; a sister, Martha Cernosek of Graham; 11 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

George E. Holub Edna Holub Patsy Sosolik Resolution Committee: SPJST --

RESOLUTION OF SYMPATHY Brother Alfonse Sehwenke, 78, of Granger, died Monday morning, June 27th, in a Granger nursing home.

Brother Schwenke was born June 19, 1899 in Schulenburg. He lived n Granger for the past 41 years where he operated a cotton gin.

He was a member of St.. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Granger and belonged to the KJT and the SPJST Komensky Lodge 20 of Granger. He was also a lifelong member and captain of

22 the Granger Volunteer Fire Department. !Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Frances Schwenke of Grenger; one sister, Mrs. Clara Gebert of Houston; one brother, Bill Schwenke of Temple; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at Granger followed by rites at St. Cyril and Methodius Church with Rev. George Tydlacka and Rev. Howard Geortz officiating.

Pallbearers were Dan Gaida, Hubert Gorubec, Felix Dykowski, Joe Pekar, Jr., Albert Hyzak, Sr. and Steve M. Drozd, Jr. RESOLVED, by the members of Lodge Komensky, SPJST, in the premise represented by the undersigned members of a special committee, that condolences and sympathy be extended to the bereaved family of our departed Brother Alfonse Schwenke.

Dated and signed at Granger, Texas, the 6th day of July, 1977.

Alfred Vitek F. J. Mikulencak, Jr. Rita Marburger Resolution Committee SPJST

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In behalf of the entire membership of Lodge 68, Nelsonville, we wish to extend our deepest and most sincere sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother, JERRY BRAVENEC,

who passed away July 25th, 1977, at the age of 71 years.

Brother Bravenec was a member of the Nelsonville Brethren Church and SPJST Nelsonville lodge. He was a farmer.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Alvina Bravenec of Beliville, Route 1; daughter, Mrs. Johnnie (Elsie) Mikeska; brother Gilbert Bravenec; grandchildren, Larry and Theresa Mikeska.

Brother Bravenec was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Mrs. Sadie Korenek.

Resolution Committee: Louis Albert Ben Maresh T. M. Karnes SPJST —

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We, the undersigned Resolution Committee, in behalf of the entire membership of Lodge Cesky Prapor No. 24, Cyclone, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother,

VESTNtK EDWIN J. BEDRICH,

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age 74, of Austin, who passed away in Austin on Thursday, August 11, 1977.

Funeral service for Brother Bedrich, a long-time Temple resident, was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 13th, in Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple, with the Rev. Albert Michalik officiating. Burial was in Seaton Cemetery.

Brother Bedrich was a farmer.

Survivors include his widow, Ludie A. Bedrich of Austin; one son, James E. Bedrich of Austin; two grandchildren; four brothers, Frank Bedrich, Charlie Bedrich, John Bedrich, and Anton Bedrich, all of Temple; and one sister, Mrs. Fannie Mothl of Temple.

Weed-Corley Funeral Home in Austin was in charge of arrangements.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace forever.

Resolution Committee: Norma Andel Edwin Marek Nelda Marek

We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 47, Seaton, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother, RUDOLPH LESIKAR,

On behalf of the entire membership of Lodge No. 88, Houston, we wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of

age 78, of Route 3, Temple, who died in a Temple hospital Wednesday, August 10, 1977, after a long illness.

The Rev. Milton Maly officiated at the service and burial was in Seaton Cemetery.

Brother Lesikar was born near Seaton. He was a farmer in the Seaton area until his retirement in 1970. He was active in the Seaton Brethren Church and was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 47.

He is survived by his widow, Minnie Lesikar of Temple; daughters, Mrs Louis J. Kohutek and Mrs. Ladis Navratil of Temple; a brother, Jerry Lesikar of Bartlett; sisters, Mrs. Livie Dusek of Temple and Mrs. Carla Macek of Seaton; three granddaughters and a greatgrandson.

Harper-Talasek Funeral Home of Temple was in charge of arrangements.

May he rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Ruby L. Bolton Dorothy Pechal Adeline Kohutek

PAUL F. BACHMANN,

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who passed away Friday, August 5th, 1977.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jane Bachmann; daughters, Miss Pamela Badman, Miss Linda Bachmann; son and daughter-inlaw, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Bachmann i and son, Michele Bachmann, all of Houston; sisters Mrs. A. J. Freitag or Glendale, Calif.; halfsister Miss Mary Ellen Bachmann, and a half-brother, Donald Bachmann.

Services were held Monday, August 8, at Immanuel Lutheran Church with Rev. Roland Freidrichs officiating. Interment was in Forest Park Lawndale.

Resolution Committee: Della Miksch Dorothy Hensley Doris Knapick

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge Pokrok Dallas No. 84, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed sister, LILLLAN FRIDRICH,

who passed away on July 23, 1977, at the age of 74. Sister Fridrick's birthplace was in Taylor, and she was the daughter of Joseph and Pauline Matvsek. She was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 84, Dallas.

Survivors )include a daughter, Lillian DeGrand of Lewisville, and a son, Jerry Fridrick, Jr., of Dallas.

Interment was at Calvary Hill Cemetery, Dallas.

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

Resolution Committee: Annie Steiner Evelyn Salac Paul Hagar SPJST

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Wednesday, August 31, 1977

D fl,th Claims Paid in July, 1977 Temple, Texas August 1, 1977 Death Claim No. Name 12612 Louis D. Teykl 12613 Ella Mikeska 12614 Rudolph W. Matula 12615 Ernest A. Barton 12616 Marie (Mary) Zidek

Lodge No. 81 9 28 167 184

65 12617 Zofie Svoboda Kratky 122 12618 Anna Mazola 88 12619 Jos. A. Polichino, Sr. 12620 • Rud. (Rudolph) Machacek 41

Location Needville Snook East Bernard Penelope Moulton Crosby Wallis Houston Port Lavaca

Date of Admission 3- 8-40 9- 4-27 9- 8-37 3- 6-21 7- 6-38

Date of Death 6-14-T7 6- 8-77 6-10-'77 6-20-77 6-11-77

7- 8-18 12-10-16 11- 1-67 10-13-18

5-30-77 6- 1-77 3-24-77 6- 6-77

49 89 87

Rowena Rosebud Temple

4-25-43 2-13-10 7-16-28

6-26-77 6-23-77 6-26-77

139 12624 Olan B. Robinson 20 12625 Martha V. Labaj 80 12626 Leslie W. Latham 12827 Alfons (Alphonse) Schwenke 20

Danbury Granger Holland Granger

2- 3-55 12-20-38 11-24-65 1-12-37

5-12-77 6-19-77 6-16-77 6-27-77

Taylor Kovar Wheelock

4-18-39 9-24-32 8-16-38

7- 2-77 6-20-77 7- 3-77

2- 3-75 7- 1-49 3- 1-48 10-10-60 11- 3-66

6-21-77 6-18-77 6- 8-77 5-29-77 6-11-77

12621 Mary F. Dusek 12622 Julia Pornykal 12623 John J. Kurtin

12628 Betty Curik 12629 Ed. W. Miculka 12630 Edwin Louis Novosad

29 38 94

12631 Evelyn Flippin 12632 Joseph De1ton Orsak 12633 Emil Ermis 12634 Ludwig V. J. Hamala 12635 Lewis M. Amine

17 133 142 142 92

Caldwell San Antonio Houston Houston Fort Worth

12636 Jos. (Joe A.) Petras

88

Houston

3- 8-25

6- 6-77

12637 Ronald Bowerman

88

Houston

8-14-62

6- 4-TI

12638 Angela Prein 12639 Emma L. Popp 12640 John Braz 12641 Russ Emil Smith 12642 Edward B. Stefka 12643 Irene Kasparek 12644 Charles F. Garbs 12645 Victor Urban

29 54 88 88 139 1 91 110

Taylor West Houston Houston Danbury Fayetteville Crosby Kaufman

11- 9-36 12-12-26 11-14-26 1- 4-67 1-11-43 3-10-58 10-11-03 9-18-39

7- 8-77 6-26-77 6-28-77 6- 9-77 6-26-77 6- 7-77 7- 7-77 6- 2-77

12646 Hermina Kulhanek 12647 Charles Mikulas 12648 Vernon F. Shiner 12649 Frances Goettsche 12650 Edmund Gerik 12651 Adolf Sumbera 12652 Jerry J. Kolenovsky, Sr.

139 47 160 88 126 8 88

Danbury Seaton San Angelo Houston Ross Weimar Houston

11-21-11 8- 6-22 7- 5-45 10-12-12 4- 9-16 5- 9-20 2- 5-76

7- 4-77 7-17-77 6-21-77 5-31-77 7-13-77 7-11-77 7- 4-77

Age Certificate No. 70 0-5442 67 0-431 56 0-4035 A-8182 83 83 3-2095 & B-3183 94 A-6507 83 A-6168 67 0-40230 77 A-6963 & D-2918 65 C-10810 86 A-5981 75 C-668 & Pd-up No. 978 77 11-4545 55 0-4808 67 C-34190 78 0-3238 & E-42 83 B-2430 76 0-4077 59 B-2114 & D-2294 42 E-63216 43 C-10235 75 0-9678 69 B-24870 58 PR37316, W63997, PR 03379, W63998 69 C-52 & Pd-up 24514 53 PR-27786 & PR-2808'7 65 D-312 69 C-361 77 C-336 14 E-37754 66 D-1096 69 B-20331 95 A-6404 65 B-2512 & C-12578 83 A-461 82 A-8494 49 C-8021 A-7996 85 87 A-3731 A-11410 83 E66917 59

To the survivors of our deceased brothers and sisters, the Supreme Lodge, SPJST, expresses its heartFraternally yours, felt sympathy.

Leonard D. Mikeska, Secretary-Treasurer

PODPORA LIDSKOST -- BRATRSTVI east Ceski tfedni organ Slovanske Podporujici Jednoty Stitu Texas, salotene rokn 1197 31. SRPNA 197'1

ROtNIK 65 OSLO 35

Z redakce Vznik Ceske Besedy (z teskeho naueneho slovniku neb encylriopaedle.)

Beseda, desk& salonni (pozdeji lidovY) tanec o 4 figurach, tandeny 4 pary taneenikfi proti sobe do kfite postavenymi. Sestavena byla v 1863 podnetem Jana Nerudy od zem. tanedniho uditele Karla Linka z nekterYch charakteristikkkch deskkch narodnich taller v ptijemne tanedni figury na zpilsob etverylky a 'la tour' slotenych.

Katda figura jest o dvou dastech, z nichtto prvou zakont.‘uje "Funant," mimo nejt v besedu pojatk WO: Polka, sousedska, rejdovak i rejdovadka, obkrodak, rezanka, dvojpolka, kalamajka hulan, kutelka a stra gak. Hudbu dle pfivodnich pfsni narodnich pi4 techto tanelch obyeejne zpivankch slofil Ferdinand Heller. Pozcieji vygly tiskem jegte besedy od K. Klepse, A. J. Svobody a V. B. Jandy, take site dle deskych a slovanskkch narodnich pisni slater* ale *gadne nepodatilo se zobecneti tak jako Hellerove. Poprve beseda tandena v listopadu 1863 od 24 part' v sale Konviktskem v Praze a brzy Po vlastech deskkch zobecnela zamlouvajic se ladnYrni a rozmanitfmi figurami svYmi. Srv. K. Link Beseda deskY salonni tanec.

• Zase .jak loiiskeho roku prvni sobotu a nedeli v zati (Labor Day weekend) se bude konat drub* vYrodni "Westfest" v meste West.

To bude 3. 4. zati zadinaje v 11 hodin dopoledne. Bade dost jidla, pitiva, hudby, atd. Budou vyhre.vat 3 kapely kagdY den, jeden den bude morayska a druhy den deska Beseda a Sokoll budou vystupovat v pet hodin po oba dny. V nedeli od 12 do 3 v poledne airy radiovk ziozhlas z Westfest po dvou stani-

cich.

* • Opet zde mime "Labor Day", Den prace, zakonite uznavany narodni svatek, ktery se ternet ye vtech statech Spojenych slavi prvni pondeli v mesici zati.

Je to tudit posledni svatek letni sezony, ponem nastava chladnejti obdobi podzimu, ktere bude letos zvlatt' vitalize po dlouhkch rekordnich vedrech, kdy po mnoho tydnfi teplota se udriovala po cele Americe nad devadesati i nad sto stupni Fahrenheita. Za to dle zprav z Evropy men tam tchladnejti podasi. Leto site potrve. jette dle kalendake as do 23. zati, ale Den prace se poklada za jakysi meznik mezi letem a podzimem.

Znamena konec obdobi prazdnin, koupani, konec slamenych klobou Ica a pro deti konec berstarostne volnosti a zadatek gkolniho roku.

Dnes je svatek Dne price oslavovan ve znameni klidu a odpodinku. Delnici v tovarnach a kancelatich maji tti dny vane. Je to sobota, nedele a pondeli. konec tkd ne, tak zvany "weekend," aby mobil delnici z 'nest vyjet s rodinami ven do ptirody. Katda rodina ma dnes auto a testy jsou jimi pfeplnene. Jako vady odekava se, te v tyto dny d,ojde k mnoha sratkam vozidel a k jinkm nettestim, pii nicht sta, zabitYch a zranenych jako ye vetti hitve ye valce. clY specha nekarn a, jak se zda, nevi kam, a kdy tam dojede• nevi co tam (Mat. A tak nemesis zbytedne zrychlovaneho tempa tivota vytaduje si obeti 1 v dobe klidu a odpodinku. Mnozi jedou na pikniky, jini ke znarnYm a rifibuznkm na fanny, kde je jit v ge vettinou sklizene a zfistavaji tam jen stat lesy dosud suche zeme a zkracene Crrody zvlatt' kukufice a baviny.

Strniska jsou jit orana traktory, protote kone jsou I na farmach zvlattnosti. Dnes se nevznati skiivanek nad oradem, kradejicim za

pluhem, tagenYm sptetienim koni, jen smradlave plyny vYbuchu motoru se tahnou nad licharni obracone pudy. Ale i tak je to zajimavYm pro mestsky pozorovat veriku ptactvo, ktera jit v houfech muje a pfipravuje se k odletu do jignich kraju. Je to obeerstvuj ieim ztravit den u jezera nebo v lesich, kde si maaete proplachnout plice derstvYm vzduchem.

Ve mestech se dosud potadaji menti prfiVody a tabory delnictva se tedniky, ale neni toho nadgeni a takoveho podtu delnietva na techto projevech jako v do'bach minulYch, kdy delnictvo bojovalo za sve prava, za existedni mzdy, za zkraceni doby pracovni a Due potiadavky soeialniho taclu. Dnes se spory mezi delnietvem a zarnestnavateli vytizuji vettinou rychle a klidne za zelenkm stolem jako na schfizi teditel0 banky.

MIL IMPISOVATELi TAK VgELICOS Pige Aneika Hudkova Nage elenka Anidka Pkikrylova uti se pry citi lepe a tak ji koncem minuleho tYdne vzali z "intensive care" v Chester klinice a je nyni v privatni svetnici tam. Jsme velice poteteni, te nate dobra pracovnice u Kroutku se zadina pozdravovat a ptejeme ji, aby zase brzy byla mezi narni neb bychom ji velmi postradaly, a ty sestry (ktere dostavaji od ni listky vzpominkove) by teprve nebyly tomu rady.

Dvaadvsteitileta Sandy Allen, ktera je nejvytti tenou ma svete, meti pry 7 stop a sedm inn a vati pry 42`0 Tiber a nosi stfevice dislo 16 EEE, a to jit je notadne. g lapa, te ano? Pravila, to nektet ∎ Tide jsou opravdu necitelni kdyi se ji smell skrze jeji velikost, za kterou ona ovg em nemilte, Tnu, je vselijaka deladka na svete a ne kdy to bezohlednost opravdu boll.

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Ve sfedu 31. srpna 1977 Slavnost Westfest ve West se pomalu blitii a doufam, to se Jim Vida& Da podobna vec mnoho price a starosti a tedy aspori kdyt vie dabte dopadne tak to stoji za to.

Jen aby melt pekne podasi a melt velkou navatevu. Ptejeme potadatelum mnoho gtesti ye vgem poeinani.

Kattly je nyni zamestnin s pravarni na nig OeskoslovenskY den zde v Dallas dne 9. tijina statni vYstave ve Fair Parku. Take ut zbYva jen nekolik tdidnfi do toho a take si pfejeme aby bylo krasne podasi a nepfaelo ten den.

Doufejme, to zas to dopadne dolate. Poznaete si datum a nezapomefite Nyni mnoho lidi ma zajem o to, kdo byli jejich piedkove a pfeji si mitt nejake doklady ze stare vlasti. Za posledni dva tYdny me vola ly telefonem tti damy, ktere chteji abych jim napsala o tyto doklady do a poraohla jim to ptelotti do anglidtiny nebot' desky eist a psat neumi. Jedna to pant je sem ptistehovana, a z Minnesoty a myslim, to zde hen! dlouho. Jeji dedeeek pry pied =oho, lety napsal svilj tivotopis do easopisu Hospodik a ona, to chce mitt ptelotene do anglietiny nebot' mantel jeji jest jinonarodovee a eesky neumi. Toto vie di hodne pra,ce a tak budu asi muset si rozvrhnout hodiny abych na vie stadila, ale jsem velmi rada, to mohu toto konat.

Take Tuzexove zasilky vezmou i'as ale doposud na vie staeim.

V Texasu mail obyeejne vge nejvetai neb je to velky stat ale nyni pro zmenu maji neco nejmetnisiho, a site malou teleznici. Tato jezdi mezi m'estem Rusk a Palestine, skrze borove lesy a pies louky pine divokeho kviti a vysoke zvete. Cesta trva tam i zpet asi hodiny a site v patek, sobotu a nedeli a prozatim jen jednu cestu denne.

Ptigtim rokem chteji ale mitt vice lokomotiv a vorti a jezdit sedm dni v tYdnu, aby katdY mohl si dopkati 'vYlet po vlaku, nebot' takto uvidi peknou krajinu a utiji eerstveho a zdraveho vzduchu. Take mohou zajemci mitt piknik net viak se plipravuji na zpatedni cestu a mohou posilnit se. Asi 305 pasaterri mote jet katdodefrine na tomto viaku a cena je $5.75 pro dospele a deti min jak 13 let mohou jet za

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$3.25 a malieke deti zdarma. Kdo nikdy nejel po teleznici tak myslim, to by asi ho to zajimalo.

U. S. Department vnittku povoli la vyplaceni skoro $12 a pril milion* dolarfi dvema oklahomskym in dianskYm kmenum, kteki jit 123 ro kt se na.ma,hali rnarne ziskat penize za pozemek kterY popustili americke vlade. 61enove kmenu Cherokee Delawares a Absentee Delawares katd,Y obdrti blitne $1309.00. Jeden kmen Kansas Delawares nedostal penize od vlady neb byl odmitnut. Mnoho techto kmen y indianskYch tije v okoli Anadarko, Oklahoma a vlada temto dvourn kmenum vyplatila 90 procent povolene sumy ale take ulotila bezpeene sumu $240 tisic na vgelijake pomOcky a potkeby pro ty Delaware kmeny do budouc na. Jako vtdy americka vlada podepsala v 1854 smlouvu ale jak se jim to hodilo, tak ji pekne zruaili a Indian! marne eekali vice jak sto let na nahrady. Koneen6 tedy doglo na to, to bylo splaceno co by lo pied lety slibeno — a jiste bylo naease.

V Dillonvale, Ohio melt eske dny ye dnech 20. a 21. srpna a podivan desks jidla po oba dva dny s eeskou hudbou. Take pant Maken ka Darikova, (kterou jsem poznala letos na nagem Polka festivalu), zpivala po oba dva dny. Jak jsem slygela od lidi, kteti ji znaji, umi pry krasne zpivat. Bylo to v ge Dote vesele a kaz".,dY se mel dobie.

V nedeli 21. srpna pi Mary Allegro s jejimi dcerami uspokadala peknou sprchu pro nastavajici nevestu sl. Georgia Rej&rovou, deer(' mantelti Raymond Rejekovych v domove svem. Piitomno pry bylo asi 30 osob a mely se vgechnry velice dobie. Nevesta obdrtela mnoho krasnYch darkfi do nove domacnosti. Rodina Allegro a Rejekova patti k SPJST ilidu 84.

Jak se kika, ze "vgechna slava, polni trava" a jest to pravda. Ku ptikladu nedavno spachal sebevratdu mladY a nadejnY herec Freddie Prinze, ae mel pied sebou mnoho let slibne kariery a za kratko na jeho misto byl zvolen mladY hoch Gabriel Melgar, syn to podetne rodiny a svet se bude toelt dal. Hoch tento je nejmla,dgi z osmi deti a tedy jiste penize a ukol herce se mu dobie hodi, Jen aby si to nezkazil a hledel vytr-

vat a spravne nil do dal gich let.

Zde je videt, ze ne gtesti jednoho je nekdy gtestim zas pro jineho. svet ptijde dal a nic na tom nezmenime. Hoch bude dostavat asi $125 Vole dolarti roen'e ale penize pry mu uloti a povoli mu jen $250.00 tydne, takte net dospeje bude mitt pekny kapital.

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5. 60, WACO Mile sestry a bratki; Nage schuze ktera se konala v necieli 21. srpna o pul tieti hotline odpoledne, byla zahajena pieasedou Robertem Pavelkou. Vzdali jsme test vla,jce a pa ecinesli kadoye hello za vedeni techto elenek mladete Karen Shelton, Donna Stanislav a Janice Stanislay.

Vgichni diednici byli ptitomnY Protokol jet pkeeetla sestra Bonnie Pruitt byl ptijat.

Sestra Darlene Engelke podala zpravu ze schfize majetkoveho vyboru.

Za zabavni vYbor sestra Jeanette Smith ohlasila ze ve schrizi v za.budem oslavovat zalotieni nageho kadu. 2adala sestry by byly tak dobie a donesly dost jidla pro svoje rodiny a hosty, jako maso, salaty, zeleniny a pedivo ke spolednemu obedu, kterY zapodne ve 12 hodin. 0 ostatni a napoje se postara tad. Pak po obede bude ze a po schtizi tandeni zabava ku ktere bude brat kapela Harolda Stranda.

Za sbor mlidete sestra Liblaie Parma nam povedela, jak se mlidet bavila v letnim ta,boke. Tet nag den Steven Stanislav byl zvolen kralem tketiho okrsku a Jeffrey Nors princem. Gratulujeme a pkejem dalgi fispech pit statni sou teti. Za nemocenskY vYbor, sestra Agnes Mazanec oznamila to zaslala pozdravne listky temto naiim sestram, Tillie Sheller, Filomene Miller, Gertrude Drews, Grade Soukup a bratru Charlie Miller. Vgem pfejem brzke uzdraveni.

Gratulaeni listek bratru a sestie Willie a Dorothy Rejeek k narozenI dcerugky a soustrastne listky zasiala rodinam Roger Wilson a Joe Gaidugek a my pfkipojeujem upiimnou soustrast nad ztratu jejieh drahYch to vie k jeji zprave.

Pkijati byli tito novi Men': Tarcisia Pavlieek, Rita H Garcia Sr., Jennifer L. Gregory, Jerome G.

26 Gregory Linda L. Gregory, Arthur sem se narodil blite teky Brazos Leggott III, Abbie P. Koen, Sam- 29. listopadu v roku 1897 ye stamy E. Hurst, Albin J. Mattis Jr., rem loksaku. Tenkrat byla velka Marsha A. Matuk Raymond J. Or- zima a do baraku silny severak sag, Virgil H. Smith a Troy A. mezi lokse foukal. Otec ykomine postaveny z velkych kameniz ceVasbinder.

Vitame je do nateho fadu a dou- lou noc dobfe topil aby jsme nefame e,e se jim bude u nas libit zmrzli. Byla u nas m,oje zesnula a budou schfzze a zabavy nate tetidka Mikulcova a mojim rodiUlm se tento plac nelibil adkoliv navAtevovat.

Z nateho eadu pfestoupili k fadu zeme byla dobra. Otec zrentoval d. 54 West James PayHoek Jr. De- misto asi jednu miii dale od feky bra Pavlidek, Christopher Pavlidek Brazos; tam byl dobrY domek a zeme ten dobra. Na tomto miste a Candace Pavlidek.

Ptijat byl destnY Glen George jsme byli dtyki roky a v roku 1901 Schilling. Navttevou u =is byla pa byla irroda zase dobra jen ze bani Eva Hickey. 'Milo nas a piljed' vina dosti lacina. Tento rok moji rodide mall dvacet akril baviny a to zas.

Sestra Jeanette Smith oznamila, udelali dvacet balii. Rent otec plakdo by si peal jeti 9. fijna do Dal- til tri dolary z akrti a tento rok las na teskY den le by se najal fekl otec matte: "Koupime si farbus. Pfihhisilo se dolt dlent a dou- mu a budeme .na svem." Koupil fame, to se jich pfihlasi Jett& vice. kousek dale od feky farmu 80 akrii Cana na bus tam i zpet by byla za osm set dolara a stehovali jsme $4.75 za osobu. Tak kdo si pfeje se dtyki. V roku 1899 se narodila jet pilhlaste se u sestry Jeanette moje zesnula sestra Marie. Na teto farme prvni roky rodide melt sklaSmith.

Dvetni cenu obdriela, sestra mani; hodnY kus pole byla zeme piskova a nemohli tam set bavinu Georgia Kofnovec.

Narozeniny v srpnu maji: Mary protote, jak vzetla, nooni mravenUrbanek, Gloria Locke, Donna Sta- ci ji usekali. Na fume od zapadni nislav a Johnle Gaidutek. Zazpiva- a jinni strany bylo asi dvacet alesa ale ne moc hujsme jim "Happy Birthday," Na kru rozerkinovi dort donesla dlenka mla steho a zeme dobra. Otec se dal sekat stromy a sousede, kteei lesa dete, Cindy Kofnovec. nemMi, si u nas nadelali dfeva a Scheze byla ukondena br. peedpak jak patezy uschly otec je vysedou a peitti schuze bude 18. zastfilel ale jit jisto nevim jestli prati., chem nebo dynamitem. Vprostfed Se sesterskYm pozdravem Marie Janeekova pakezu vetsim nebozizem vyvrtal SPJST — diru, nabil a dobte upevnil a zaBRYAN, TEXAS palil knotek a utek. To byly rany!

CtenSf bratfe redaktore, mile ses- Jestli paifez ze mine nevyletel tak try a bratti, byl hodne rozelpany pak jak bylo Prase jsme poobedvall a beseda sucho patez se zapalil a on pane odjela. Until jsem abed a pak dal vyhoicel ale jak vice prtelio bavina moji mantelce jeji leky a ona na vyrustla vysoka, a nekterY rok mapastel' pane odespala. DikY Panu lo udelala.

Bohu v jeji dlouhe nemoel se ji Peltel rok 1903 a v listopadu pomalu zdravi lepti; lekati nas U- meal chodit do anglicke tkoly. AnM to bude "0. K." ale vezme to glicky jsem mluvit neumel jen neJette delti dobu nal vice zesili: ktere jadrnejti slovo co jsem poSedim zde sam a jest mne v srd- chytil od derncichil jak pro otce ci jaksi teskno tak se pokusim na- pracovali. Do tkoly jsem mel asi psat do Vestniku dopis abych pfl- pill mile a nato prvni rano co tel na grad mytlenky. jsem gel do akoly nikdy nezapomeVence mne zajiznal dopis spolu- nu! Otec gel se mnou a kdyt jsme sestry Huberove; pita le se narodipfitli do tkoly jia tam byla nekolik la v roku 1916 a toho roku byl za- deti; /duel si nine prohlitell a Jaen novY rad dislo 129 nag, Jed mluvill ke mile ale ja jsem jim noty bli a feky Navasota v natem nerozumel, tak mluvil jsem k nim okresu a ja jsem jediny e'en co desky a oni se rime small. Otec fekl Jane tije co jim pomohl tento fad ze ptljde domu a ja, jsem se dal zalotit. Jak lit jsem napsal la plakat a chtel jsein jit s otcem

VESTNtK take domu. Herman Wehrrnan, asi o dtyki roky star& nea ja (jejich xnatka byla Ceska) a tak tyto deti umely dobie miuvit desky i anglicky. Chytil nine za ruku a fekl me: "Frantiku neplad pojd' si se mnou sednout do lavice." 8koda ho bylo ae musel v dosti mladem veku zemfit!

Tato moje prvni tkola byla stara chajda a kdyt prtelo mistaml do ni teklo a strop v ni nebyl a kralina oteveena, tak my ment'i deti jsme v ni vystali dosti zimy.

Vetti deti nechtely nas blite hydaku (oheivade) pustit ze je jim zima a nam mentim take bylo zi ma..

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Nate srpnova schtze se nam opet pane vydatila za freasti 30 dlenek. Milan nayttevu jsme mely sl. Marie Ginter, pi. Dorothy Kuzmicz ze South Bend, Ind. a sl.

Barbora Ginter z Irving, Tex. Pfijely navAtivit sve patele p. a pi.

Wisniewski kteti se neda yno pHstehovali ze So. Bend, Ind. do Ennis, a ph pilletitosti nafativily take nit Kroutek. Tetilo nas. Take panove W,•sniewski, Joe a Vilem Houdek byli pfitomni. Kroutek vyslovuje Aptimnou soustrast sestie Annie HejnY nad odchodem jejiho bratra Jim Martinek, kterY zesnul v okresu Grayson.

Nemocna hlatena byla sestra Bessie Trojadek, ktera podstouplla operaci v Presbyterian nemocni ci v Dallas. Sestry pfitomne schfize podepsaly pozdravny listek a pfiloten od kroutku penetitY darek s pfanim brzkeho uzdraveni.

Rudy jsme zase ve schuzi uvidely sestru Mary Lata, ktera ua dela' das mezi nami nebyla. Postradaly jsme sestry PolaZek. A. Trojadek, Ant. Novak, Jaska, Lillie Hej0, Like., Annie HejnY, Parma, a Mullins, ktere nebyly schOzi pfitomne. Peeoten listek od sestry Ann a Bob Zvolinek ze zamofi.

Piai ae jsou ye VYsokYch Tatrech a poCasi jen 60 stupia To jsme jim skoro zavidelv neb zde 'name 100 i vice kahly den.

Sestra Mary a jeji mantel Leslie Vrla se eteastnili svatbv jejich vnuka Trent Moralis se sleenou Cathy Newberry. Kroutek novo-

Ve stedu. 31. srpna 1977 mantelum gratuluje a pfeje =oho etesti do budoucna.

Narozeniny v srpnu mail sestry Bessie Trojadek, 13otms, Tupk, Ann Zvolanek, Arm Mullins, a Mary Novak. Zazpivaly jsme jim a ptitly vee dobre.

Praia se deka pro sestru Mary Vala. Nate obetavti sestra M. Kopeeek zhotovlla peknk vreek na deku a darovala kroutku. Deku protijem a ph piiletitosti spenetime pro dobro kroutku.

Mile sestry nate !AMU sch5ze bude konana 8. din Mime se na velkou navitevu.

S pozdravem Baena Zazvorka SPJST KNIROVNA, ARCHIV, MUSEUM Cteni dtenati bratfi a sestry: Mame nmoho tadosti od organizaci jako je "INSTITUTE OF TEXAN CULTURES" a jinkch ktere nits tadaji o rozliene inforraace ohledne nail Jednoty pfed rokem 1932.

Za dobu od zadatku natl jednoty mame jenom 4 eisla Vestniku a ty jsou z roku 1915 a 1916 tak le je to nemoino vyhovet takovkm tadostem a tak vas prosim jestli nekdo mate ty stare eisla Vestniku abyjste je darovali do nateho archivu. Potitebujem katde etslo od zade.tku Vestnika at do roku 1932 od roku 1932 mime vtechny roky (mine.

Xdyt byste je darovali do nateho arehivu a pottebovali je nekdy y budoucnosti take byste si je mobil zase vypftj ait zdarma. Jak je darujete ja je svalu do knich a budou zde trvale uschovane. Tak jeite jednou Vits prosim potlete slam ty stare Vestniky aby mohly sloutit naelm lidem.

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Uelne se esky Let Us Study Czech Lekce dvaadvaeati — Lesson 22 (Zajmeno).

Parts of speech — The Pronoun You remember that in your study of English, that a pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun. In Czech, there are 7 types of pronouns.

1. Personal: ja, ty, on ona, ono, oni, ony, and vy.

2. Possessive. mfij tvfij, jeho, jeji, nsii vas, jejich.

3. Demonstrative: ten, ta, to, tento, tato, too, onen, ona, ono.

4. Interrogative: kdo? co? ktery? jaky? CI? 5. Relative: kterk jeni (who, which, that ....) kdo, co.

6. Indefinite: nekdo, nekterk, nejakt, kdosi, cosi; quantitative pronouns: kaidy, +Aachen; esam, sama, samo, tki tie, tee; latter all expressing identity.

7. Negative: nikdo, nic eidnt. * 1. Personal pronouns: the longer forms — mne, mite, tebe, tobe — are used in emphasis and after Pre -positn.Thesort fms— i, me. te, ti, -- are used when no Stress is needed, and are used AFTER the stressed word.

Psal mi.

Znai me?

On mi peal.

Ty me snail There is a special REFLEXIVE pronoun, SE for all three persons, singular and plural. Ex.: Ja se myji. On se myje. My se myjeme.

(Let us note here an important spelling rule: When the masculine sex ONLY is involved, the pronoun is oni. When both sexes 0 are involved, the pronoun is still w oni. When only the female sex is involved, the pronoun is 0 N Y. Modifying adejetives and verbs must agree with these endings. Ex.: a 2eny donesly. Chlapi donesli. Viich ni (both sexes) donesli.

E After prepositions, of course, the 0 j becomes fi J do /also, k nem% s ni, s nimi, ete. * • I Possessive pronouns: correspond to the personal pronouns. For the 1st person singular, the possessive

pronoun is infij (ma, me) and plural: nag . For the second person, singular, it is tvfij (tva, tve) — plural vai (vage). For the third person singular, masculine and neuter, the possessive pronoun is jeho, which remains invariable; for the 3rd person singular feminine, it is jeji; for the 2nd person plural, it is jejich, for all three genders.

It also remains invariable.

3. Demonstrative pronouns: ten, ta, to, tento, tenhle. Colloqually, tamten or tamble, is used for 'oven' (yonder, that one). The gender of course, determines which you use.

4. Interrogative pronouns: kdo, koho, komu, o kom, kym, co, eel°, eemu, o cent? elm? pro co? pros? nae? zae?

Ktery, jaky — the distinction between these 2 is not always strictly observed.

5. Relative pronouns: kdo — be who.

Ex.: Kdo nepracuje, at' neji.

Co — that which . Ex.: Dojdeme k tomu, o Cent jsem chtel mluvit.

Co, is also used colloquiolly, as is: Od to doby, co ... Ude, co tam byli Jeni is used mostly in literary style; in speech it is replaced by "ktery — instead of mui, jehoi znam, we say, mu'i, ktereho 6. Indefinite pronouns: nekdo, nektert, *Watt, ne'kde, nekdy; the suffix si: kdo-si, co-si, ktiv-si. ei-si; also the suffix—koll: kdokoli, co-' koli, jakk-koli,ktery-koli; also the prefix -lee: lec-kdo.

Kaidt may be used only with countable objects; viechen for uncountable objects. In this plural, vlichni does duty for both countshies and uncountables. Examples: kaid* elovek, kaidit feria, kaide devee. viiehni tide, viechny teny, ny chleby, viechna defeats.

Sim means "alone". Ex.: Byl jsem tam SAM. Saint, soma, same, are used to express an idea of fullness or rich= ness: stromy byly samk kvet; byli tam sami cizinci; na samem konci; u, sameho okna.

7. Negative pronouns; if the prefix 'ni" — is added to the personal pronouns, they are turned into negative pronouns ni-kdo, nic From ktert, jakk, the negative pronoun iidnt is used before nouns: ittink tena ,etc. elovek, --‘1111.01T-

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* * Lodge No. 6. Cottonwood

Friday, Sept. 2 — Social Night, 8 p.m. Public invited Saturday, Sept. 3 — Public Dance, Billy Uptmor & Makers, 8:30 Friday, Sept. 9 — Social Night, 8 p.m. Public invited — SPJST — Lodge No. 9, Snook

Wed., Sept. 7 — Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.; youth club meets at 6:45 —SPJST

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Wed., Sept. 14 — Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.

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Lodge No. 18, Elgin

Saturday, Sept. 3 — Leon Bausch Friday, Sept. 23 — Moonshiners Saturday, Sept. 24 — State Royalty — Fabulous Six Sunday, Sept. 25 — Battle dance, Joe Patek vs. Charlie Adamcik Saturday, Oct. 1 — Golden Country — SPJST — Ledge No. 24, Cyclone (Flag Ralf)

Friday, Sept. 2 — Battle dance: Casuals vs. Country Sensations Saturday, Sept. 3 — Casuals Saturday, Sept. 10 — Moods Wed., Sept. 14 — Regular lodge meeting, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 17 — Jerry Heisler and The Melody Five Saturday, Sept. 24 — Journeymen (Dress Regulations* D and pantsuits for women: men: no bile June.

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Saturday, Sept. 10 — Westernaires vs. Blazers; C/W Battle Dance Saturday, Sept. 24 --- The Country Boys

Lodge No. 29, Taylor

Lodge No. 54, West

Sunday, Sept. 11 — Battle dance — Fritz Hodde vs. Joe Patek, 4-10 Satuxday. Sept. 24 — Battle dance, Vrazels vs. Rheinsteins, 8-12:30

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

Saturday, Sept. 10 -- Public dance — music by Jodie Mikula Sunday, Sept. 11 — Quarterly lodge meeting and social, 3 p.m.

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Wed., Sept. 7 — Lodge meeting at Crestwood Community Center, 1410 E. Crestwood.

SPJST — Lodge No. 35, Elk Saturday, Sept. 3 — Jerry and The Melody Five Sunday, Sept. 4 — Pavelka Orch. of Robstown, 8 to 12 p.m. Public invited (Pavelka reunion dance) Saturday, Sept. 10 — Journeymen Saturday, Sept. 17 — The Starlites Saturday, Sept. 24 — Otis and The Bestyets Saturday, Oct. 1 — Jerry and The Melody Five Saturday, Oct . 8 — Journeymen Saturday, Oct. 15 — The Starlites — SPJST —

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Saturday, Sept. 3 — Leo Majek Saturday, Sept. 10 -- Vrazel Polk Band Saturday, Sept. 17 — Bill Kuctra's Czeclunates Saturday, Sept. 24 — Panther City Polka Boys Saturday, Oct. 1 — Blue Vest Boys Saturday, Oct. 8 — Jodie Mikula Orchestra Saturday, Oct. 15 — Harry Czarnek and The Texas Dutchmen Saturday, Oct. 22 — Otis Beck and The Best Yets SPJST —

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Saturday, Sept. 3 — Hi-Toppers Orchestra Tuesday, Sept. 6 — Lodge and YC meeting, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 10 — The Joe Patek Orchestra Monday, Sept. 12 — Band practice, 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 13 -- Choral Group practice, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 17 — Vrazel Polka Band Tuesday, Sept. 20 — Board meeting 8 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 24 — Edwin Gaas and The Top Five Sunday, Sept. 25 — Zavodny-Sula reunion Tuesday, Sept. 27 — Choral Group practice, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 1 — Ray Jurecka Orchestra Saturday, Oct. 8 — Gilbert Kautz Orchestra Saturday, Oct 15 — Jerry Heisler and The Melody Five

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Saturday, Sept. 10 — Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m. (changed from Labor Day date); youth will meet following adult meeting.

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Saturday, Sept. 3 — Dance: Vrazel Polka Band Saturday, Sept. 17 — Dance; Mikula Polka Band Saturday, Oct. 1 — Dance; Harold Strand Orchestra SPJST

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Friday, Sept. 2 — Gaylen Ackley Country-Western Dance Saturday, Sept. 3 — Al Marks Band Saturday, Sept. 10 — Ray Jurecka Friday, Sept. 16— Nick Navarro Orch. (formal dance) Saturday, Sept. 17 — The Texas.

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