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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 VOLUME 65, NUMBER 38 SEPTEMBER 21, 1977

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK Each year at this time the youth year culminates in our State Royalty and our State Arts, Crafts, Talent, Beseda, etc., finals. All of you surely saw on pages 12 and 13 of last week's issue were the schedules for the two days. Just as a reminder, State Royalty begins at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24th, at Lodge No. 18, Elgin, with registration. The next day, Sunday, Sept 25th, at Temple High School, registration begins at 10:45; 11:00 to 12:30 noon, meal, and immediately the program begins. Two big days for our youth. Let us show them we care! Let's indicate to them that we as Well as they are are all part of our SPJST Society.

To our contestants and youth: We are all betting on you! You are all winners, regardless! * In this issue are the very brief minutes of the PC meetings. The word brief is used because these minutes cover three PC meetings and PC Secretary Melvin Skrabanek touched on only the high Vas- Many of you have written to the editor requesting information be printed in the editorials about what the results of these meetings were, especially the special called April 15th and May 21st meetings of this year. Suffice it to say that we will not expand on that in this issue. In May, the PC set Saturday, Sept. 24th, at 10 a.m. for their fall meeting, so you can

THINGS THAT NEVER DIE

By Charles Dickelg,i The pure, the bright, the eautlful That stirred our hearts in youth, The impulses to wordless prayer, The stream of love and truth, The longing for something lost, The spirit's yearning cry, The striving after better hopes — These things can never die.

The timid hand stretched forth to aid A brother in his need;..

A kindly word in grief's dark hour That proves a friend indeed; The plea for mercy softly breathed, When justice threatens high, The sorrows of a contrite heart — These things shall never die.

see that with the State Royalty at 4:30 p.m. in Elgin the same day

and also the next day at Temple the schedule for us is rather crowded; that is when we rely on dependable help from others. * In the Features section are seine interesting pictures of our group of Czeth Texans who visited Slovakia this summer. They were sent to us

by Brother Calvin Chervenka of Temple. It seems that they were a credit to us here at home and they were well received.

Also in this issue is the report of a meeting held Saturday, Sept.

3rd, at the Supreme Lodge, of a group of people interested in the Czech language status in Texas.

We had n.o prior knowledge of this

meeting, however, it is regrettable that more of those present could not have traveled to West, to the Westfest, after the ! meeting, as Brother Calvin Chervenka did, to see some 8,000 to 10,000 people stand 10 to 12 deep to see the parade of two dozen authentic costumes from Csechoslova.kla, the Sokols perform gymnastics, see the 56 (seven circles) dancers perform the Reseda, etc., and have fun in general. Czech costumes were in abundance from near and far and even, the younger set spoke Czech more readily than usual.

The Dallas Morning News noted that the City of West, population 2,500, mostly of Czechoslovakian descent, took on the task of entertaining some 40 to 50 thousand people, plus feeding them. Ott course, the program was enhanced by faithful help from other parts of Texas. * * We read and hear constantly in the Vestnik and our circles about the small attendance in our lodge meetings, and it is so. Indeed, some of us DO NOT even go to a meeting to pick up our premium refund checks. We, nonchalantly stay away and force our officers to make decisions without knowing our wishes and desires, and, all of a sudden, find that we do not always agree with their decisions. Probably, later we decide

VESTNIK vEsTNIK Entered as Second Clan Matter January 9rd.

1933, at West. Texas, under the Act of congress of August 24, 1922.

OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SLAVONIC BENEVOLENT ORDER OF THa STATE OF TEXAS EDITOR — R. J. SEFCIK P.O. SOX SS, WEST, TEXAS 78891 RES. 1204 N. DAVIS STREET See.: (817) 826-5989 — Office: 828-3312 PUBLISHERS: CIECHOSLOVAK PUB. CO ., WEST. TX Subscription: 51.011 Per Year

SUPREME LODGE SPJST 520 N. Main St. — Temple Tx 76501 Phone: AC 817 '773-1575 P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 NICK A. MORRIS, President Res. 985-2115 JOE B. HEJNY, Vice President Res. 778-1785 LEONARD MIKESKA, Secy.-Treas.

Res. 778-3720 JERRY MIKULAS, JR., Financial Secretary — Res: 773-2950 It B. LESIKAR, Legal Adviser Temple National Plaza, Suite 323 Temple, Texas 76501 Telephone (AC 817) 773-2171 LIBRARY, ARCHIVES, MUSEUM Otto Hanus, Curator Res: 773- 5294 — Office: 773-1575 DIRECTORS, JOHN A. KUBENA, Dist. I AC 713; 968-3251 (Office) Res: 968-3937 P.O. Box 308, La Grange 78945 VITEK, Dist. II AC 512; 859-2549 P.O. Box 67, Granger 16530 HENRY

CYRILL (SID) POKLADNIK, Dist. III—AC 214; 741-1874 (Office) Res. 824-8072 2924 Elm St., Dallas 75226 STANLEY BROZ, Dist. IV AC 915; 442-3271, Lowake, Tx 76855 LOUIS HANUS, Dist. V

AC 713; 862-6866 (Res.) 2525 West T. C. Jester Blvd.

Houston 77008 MATT S. VANEK, Dist. VI AC 512; 578-2687 1009 Northgate, Victoria, Tx 77901 BOB BAYER, Dist VII

AC 512; 393-6960 or 736-4666 Route 2, Box 154A MoroniHe 78114

PUBLICATION COMMITTEE DISTRICT III — Edward Macenec, Chmn.

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

Route 7, Box 834 — Lubbock 79401 DISTRICT I — Melvin H. Skrabanek, Sec. PO Box 270 — Caldwell 77836 DISTRICT II -- Ruby L. Bolton 1017 South 23rd, Temple 76501 DISTRICT V — Tommy H. Lostak PO Box 194 — Danbury 77534 DISTRICT VI — Sophie Dybala Star Rt., Box 10A — Ganado, Tx 77002 DISTRICT VII — Emil E. Matula 303 Gayle — San Antonio, Tx 78223 BY-LAW COMM ITTEE JERRY MILAN — Chairman 6208 Lakeside Dr. -- Fort Worth 76135 MRS. THELMA HaNCIR, Secretary 10610 Stonewall Blvd.—Cor pus Christi 78410 STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR MRS. DOROTHY MASSEY, PO Box 100, Temple. Tx 76501 — Res. Phone 773-3101 STATE FIELD MANAGER SILAS H. SMITH — PO Box 100.

Temple, Tx 76501 — Phone AC 817; 773-1575 Home Phone 817; 756-3427 DISTRICT SALES REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT I Bennie F. Trcalek — Route 3 Caldwell Tx 77836 — Ph: AC 713; 2724149 DISTRICT 11 Lad. J. Zatopek — 2605 W. Avenue Z Temple, Tx 76501 — Ph: AC 817; 778-3067 DISTRICT III Alvin Nesuda — Sun Ridge Road, Route 5, Ennis, Tx 75119 — Ph: AC 214; 875-7790 DISTRICT IV Victor Brenek, Jr. — Wall Route.

San An gelo, Tx 76901 — Ph: AC 915; 653-9282 DISTRICT V Mrs. Evelyn Mikeska, 10126 Moorberry Lane Houston. Tx 77080 — Ph: 713; 468-3126 DISTRICT VI Edwin SmaistrIO, 305 Birchwood Dr..

Victoria, Tx 77901 — Ph: AC 512; 573-7679 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Tillie Valchar — Route 1, Box 55 Jourdanton, Tx 78026 — Ph: AC 512; 754-3202 DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT I Melinda Faust — Box 125, Snook, Tx 77878 Telephone: (713) 272_8317 DISTRICT II Frank Klinkovsky — 1503 E. Central Temple, Tx 76501 — Ph: AC 817: 773-4801 DISTRICT III Ed Karnes — 11012 Genetta Drive Dallas, Tx 75228 — Ph: AC 214; 270-3179 DISTRICT IV Mrs. Ed. Heisler — Route 1 Seymour, Tx 76380 — Ph: AC 817; 888-3309 DISTRICT V Richard S. Wahlberg — 10506 Mayfield Rd., Houston, Tx 77043 — Ph: AC 713; 468-2497 DISTRICT VI Mrs. Frank Brdecka — Route 1, Box 150 Rosenberg, Tx 77471 — Ph: AC 713, 232-2085 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Maxine Pavliska — Route 2, Box 151 Floresville, Tx 78114 — AC 512; 393-2030 Unsolicited materials for publication cannot be returned unless sufficient postage Is attached. This includes pictures. The expense of publishing en gagement and wedding pictures must be born by the sender.

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

Paid subscriptions and advertising matter should be addressed to the Vestnik, West, Texas 76591.

DEADLINE for material to be accepted for the following issue Is Thursday.

to go to a meeting and let them know about it in no uncertain terms. Were we there to voice our opinion at the time the de'cision was made? Many a sincere, hardworking, fair-minded and progressive officer has been known to leave the working circle of members of a lodge just to escape criticism, which was unfair and unwarranted. Who really suffers?

The membership and the lodge, naturally. * * Constructive criticism is healthy and good for any organization, however, let us make it constructive and progressive. Criticism founded on facts and for the good of the Society is to be desired and appreciated and can be recognized immediately for there is a ring of fraternal desire in it for the good of the organization; however, loud, unfactual and unfounded statements just to expose oneself is detrimental to any group. Be definite, brief, sure and above all, sincere and you cannot be anything but right! * * Life insurance is something we rarely give much thought to, yet it can be something that can be the greatest help to our loved ones in case of our sudden departure from their midst. Give this a sincere' thought. There are occasions, people, and circumstances which may rob us of our self-composure and even our health; however, the're is nothing that can take away from us the satisfaction that we have provided for our loved ones.

SPJST —

NEWSBRIEFS The SPJST Publication Committee will meet in the Supreme Lodge Headquarters on Saturday, Sept.

24th, starting at 10 am. —NAM * The next regular quarterly meeting of the Supreme Lodge will be held Oct. 11, 12, and 13. —NAM * * Stanley A. Patak of Dallas is confined to a Dallas hospital, hiving been admitted there on Monday, Sept. 12th. He is a patient in the Margaret Johnson Charlton Methodist Hospital, 3500 W. Wheatland, Dallas 75237. Brother Patak is a well-known Dallas fraternalist, member of SPJST Lodge No. 130, Dallas, and a state vice president of the RVOS, with headquarters in Temple. —NAM

Wednesday, September 21, 1977 Gary Spanhel, 17, collapsed while playing football and died a few hours later in a Temple hospital on Thursday, Sept. 8th. Gary lived .with his parents, Brother and Sister Miro Spanhel, and brother Jimmy, on Route 3, Temple, in the Seaton community. He was a junior in Rogers High School and was a varsity football player. He was vice president of the Sophomore Class, reporter for the Junior Class, and a very popular and well-liked student. Gary and his entire family are members of Lodge 24, Cyclone. Funeral services were held Saturday to a packed church in the Seaton Brethren Church, with burial in the adjoining Seaton Cemetery. —NAM * * SPJST Lodge No. 74, Lovelady, near Crockett, has been the highest donor to the Muscular Dystrophy Fund of any organization in the Houston County Telethon Area for the fourth year in a row.

The Lodge 74 Youth Club collected $226.55 door-to-door and added a $100 donation. The adult lodge matched the amount with $330.

The total contribution countywide was $10,412, of which Lodge '74 donated $656.55. The youth and the adult members should be commended. (From the Houston. County Courier.)

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The SPJST State Royalty will be held Saturday, Sept. 24th at Elgin, with Lodge 18 hosting the event.

Sunday, Sept. 25th, the following day, will be State Youth Achievement Day at Temple High School.

A cordial invitation is extended to every member. Let's support our Society's youth!

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Brother Vernon and Sister Rosie Wood, members of Lodge 35, Elk, and Brother Robert and Sister Barbara Stanislav, members of Lodge 66, Waco, are attending a week of lively entertainment at the Omaha, Nebr. Polka Festival where 30 or more bands are performing. * * Chartering ceremonies have been set for Sunday, Nov. 27th, for Lodge No. 185 New Braunfels. The ceremonies will be held in the American Legion Hall in that city. Officials from the Supreme Lodge will be in charge of the chartering ceremonies.

(More Newsbriefs, page 20)

From The Supreme Lodge THE OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT WINNERS OF THE SALES CONTEST — MAY 1 - JULY 31, 1977 and Qualifying for Expense-Paid Trip to the Texas Fraternal Congress in October Annual District Sales Reps.

Members Ins. Premiums One Mary Ann Novosad 13 $ 1,471.31 $ 96,000 Two Chester Shmoldas 64 $254,500 $ 3,593.65 Three Hugo Kocian 15 $ 61,000 $ 1,015.4.2 Four Angeline Kristinek 11 $207,000 3,337.34 Five Della Kadlecek 111 $284,500 $ 5,522.83 Six None qualified Seven Gordon Hrabal 10 $ 38,000 687.04 1st Runner-up Birdie Hilsher 56 $429,500 $ 4,683.70 2nd Runner-up Helen Hegwood 58 $141,000 $ 2,850.39 3rd Runner-up Clifton Martinets 4 $ 28,500 $ 1,948.54 4th Runner-up T. H. Lostak 3 $ 36,000 1,927.54 5th Place 6th Place 7th Place

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WINNERS OF A WRIST WATCH Stanley Broz 11 $115,000 Norma Andel 6 $103,000 C. P. Kern 1 $200,000

$ 1,892.00 $ 1,749.76 $ 1,390.00

Joe B. Hejny Dear Fellow Workers: You are still doing GREAT! During August we received 257 applications for $1,405,000 of life insurance for a total of 2,646 applications for $12,802, 51.5 of life insurance. Exceeding our 1977 quota by over $800,000.

CONGRATULATIONS to Districts II and V for exceeding their quotas.

Also, CONGRATULATIONS to the winners of the 3-month-sales contest: Top Sales Representatives of the Month: District 1 — Jacquelyn Wakefield District 2 — Chester Shmoldas District 3 — Ruby Pavelka District 4 — Elizabeth Walther District 5 — Birdie Hilsher District 6 — Adolf Motal District 7 ---- Roy H. Peal Sales Representatives in the Application-a-Week Club are: SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Helen Hegwood Della Kadlecek Chester Shmoldas Patsy Baca Ladis Navratil Daniel Schaefer Sidon Tumis Pearl Hanka Jacquelyn Wakefield Willie Dusek Birdie Hilsher

WEEKS

649 648 307 177 153 147 83 76 48 30 30

Dorothy Oltman 22 Louis Driska.

18 Agnes Lesak 9 Sales Representatives in the Application-a-Month Club: SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Frank C. Sacky J. M. Skrabanek Edwin Holub Bessie Franek Anna Milan Johnnie Krajca Anna. Hejl James Pavlicek Ruth Krizan Helen Hegwood Della Kadlecek Sidon Tumis Johnnie Gaidusek A. J. Bristik Alvin Melnar Agnes Miculka Johnnie Krizan Willie Dusek Helen Pavelka Agnes Lesak Joe Krivanek Clifton Martinets Mollie Ewell Frank Klinkovsky Emil Petr Patsy Baca Alice Banning Tillie Helmcamp Norma Andel Chester Shmoldas Marcia Sulak

MONTHS

188 188 176 171 170 168 164 164 157 156 150 149 148 142 140 140 139 138 135 128 125 118 116 107 107 91 86 82 80 72 88

VESTNfIC

4 Ladis Navratii Louis Hanus Jeanette Peterson Jeanette Smith Lillia Mae Peter Ernest Haskovec Jerry Prochaska Adolf Motal Hugo Kocian Mrs. J. W. Krutilek Mildred Holeman Daniel Schaefer Roy Hranicky Frances Olexa Stanley Bros Albin F. Machu Mildred Horak Amelia Pokorny Georgia Lostak Pearl Hanka Janelle Mogonye Daniel Nors Jerry Stepan Pauline Bayer Frankie Vanek David Andreason Mary Laznovsky Mary Renfro Dennis Barabas Viasta Machann Cherly Smith Melson Matt Vanek Louis Driska John Barabas Doris Eckermann Lawrence Laznovsky Dorothy Oltmann Ruby Pavelka Lillie Mikeska Jacquelyn Wakefield Helen Filipp Weldon Schiller Birdie Hilsher Norma Cavanaugh Claudia Novosad Donald Shuffield A. M. Vila Clarence Ebner Frank Rychlik Shirley Cantu Edw. G. Mazanec Mary Ann Novosad Pat Novosad Erwin Pustejovsky Pete Sablatura Cecil Diekson Emil Kvasnicka Gordon Hrabal Mary Hubeitak David Ivicic Lowrina Lindemann Jerry Elsner David Storm Diana Pelzel Alvin Sefcik * *

DISTRICT VI SALES REPRESENTATIVES' BANQUET AT VICTORIA — SEPTEMBER 11, 1977

Adolf Motat, District VI Sales Champion accepts a beautiful plaque from SFM Silas El. Smith who presented the awards on behalf of the Supreme Lodge.

Adolf Motal, Application-a-Month Club and Pacesetters Club; Lottle Krutilek, Application-a-Month Club; Frankie CVanek, Application-aMonth Club and Pacesetter Club; and Emil Morris, Pacesetter Club.

INSURANCE WRITTEN August 1, 1977 to August 31, 1977 Sales

Representative

Insurance

Mem.

Norma Andel 24 David Andreason 84 Patsy Baca, 88 Herman Baethe 88 Paulir_e Bayer 107 A. J. Bristik 88 160 Stanley Bros

1 2 5 1 3 1 1

1,000 2,000 5,000 3,000 21,000 3,000 10,000

Thomas Cannon 116 Shirley Cantu 177 18 Charlene Cole Willie Dusek 177 Doris Eckermann 179 Jerry Elsner 79 Johnnie Gaidusek 66 Eugene Hablinski 178 Pear1 Hanka 88 Anna Hejl 48

1 2 1 4 1 2 1 2 1 4

5,000 2,000 1,000 44,000 1,000 11,000 5,000 20,000 1,000 55,000

Wednesday, September 21, 1977

Emil Morris, District VI Membership Champion and SFIVI Silas H. Smith proudly displaying Brother Morris' plaque.

Matt Vanek, District VI Director, Edwin Smajstrla, DSR, and SFM Silas (Pictures by Jeanette Smith) H. Smith 88 Helen Hegwood Tillie Helmcamp 88 Birdie Hilsher 88 88 John A. Hilsher Mildred Holeman 88 E. E. Holub 35 95 Emil Holub 4 Chas Holy 13 Mildred Horak Gordon S. Hrabal 185 Roy Hranicky 137 Jerry W. Janek 180 D. A. Juren 51 Della Kadlecek 88 Leroy Kamas 81 C. P. Kern 139 Frank Klinkovsky 47 Hugo Kocian 178 Johnnie I. Krajca 25 Joe Krivanek 92 Mrs. J. W. Krutilek 30 49 Emil Kvasnicka 88 Agnes Lesa,k Edwin C. Leshikar 174 Georgia Lostak 91 T. H. Lostak 139 Glen L. McKay 170 Shannon McMakin 48 Vlasta Machann 172 Albin F. Machu 29 Clifton Martinets 80 Alvin Melnar 142 Cheryl S. Melson 74 Evelyn Mikeska.

88 Janelle Mogonye 18 32 Adolf Motal Ladis Navratil 87 Daniel Nors 66 Pat Novosad 168 Ruby Pavelka 35 James Pavlicek 66 Roy H. Peal 79

6 2 14 5 2 1 1 4 1 2 5 1 2 14 2 1 1 3 4 2 2 I 6 1 2 2 2 1 2 3 1 1 1 6 3 1 4 2 1 2 1 1

26,500 2,000 99,000 7,000 25,000 10,000 3,000 5,000 2,000 4,000 37,000 6,000 2,000 35,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 35,000 35,000 2,000 2,000 5,00C 7,500 25,000 3,000 60,000 13,000 25,000 1,500 16,000 44,000 5,000 1,000 16,500 3,000 10,000 25,000 2,000 1,000 36,000 1,000 38,000

Diana Pelzel 160 Jeanette Peterson 18 Emil Petr 84 Amelia Pokorny 29 Jerry Prochazka 65 Erwin Pustejovsky 54 C. H. Reininger 170 Jack D. Ruzicka 15 Frank Rychlik 17 Pete Sablatura 40 Frank C Sacky 79 Alvin Schuetz 6 173 Alvin J. Sefcik Chester Shmoldas 74 Donald Shuffield 174 H. J. Skrabanek 130 J. M. Skrabanek 139 W. H. Steele 178 38 Jerry Stepan 189 David Storm 174 Marcia Sulak Edwin Susan 81 Charlsie Svetlik 15 Clifton Trlica 26 Sidon Tumis 142 Justus Urbish 28 Tillie Valchar 161 Alfons Vana 184 Frankie Vanek 50 32 Matt Vanek Jerome Vasek 165 9 Donnie Victorick Henry Vitek 20 Frank Vytopil 189 Richard Wahlberg 88 Jacq. Wakefield 188 Milady Walenta 114 Elizabeth Walther 49 L. J. Zatopek 87

1 3,000 3 3,000 1 1,000 2,000 1 1 30,000 1,000 1 1 12,000 2 50,000 4,000 4 1,000 1 9,000 5 2 2,000 1 1,000 36 149,500 1 1,000 1 1,000 5,000 1 2 10,000 8,000 4 4,000 3 1 10,000 4,000 1 2 11,000 1 5,000 1,000 1 2 2,000 5 9,500 3,000 1 1 1,000 2 3,000 5,000 1 3,000 2 5,000 1 2,000 2 1 25,000 5 104,000 2 2,000 15,000 1 1 25,000

257/$1,405,000 Joe B. Hejny Vice President

LODGE NO. 179, WARRENTON Dear Members and Friends: Our lodge held its regular monthly meeting Friday, Sept. 9th in Warrenton Store's Guest Room, with a good attendance and all officers were present.

President Harold Bergmann called the meeting to order and also led the group in reciting the pledge of allegiance.

Secretary Nelda Wunderlich read the minutes of the previous meeting and Lee Leonhardt gave the treasurer's report. Both reports were accepted as given.

Financial standing was read by Dorothy Oltmann who also gave the names of the new members, namely Elda Wessels, Donald Watkins, Paula Keys and her children George„ Anna, and Samuel, alt juveniles.

We are proud to welcome them into our lodge and we hope that they will attend our meetings and participate in various activities.

For old business the last minute details were taken care of before our annual event. The secretary read the names of the members on the various committees.

Congratulations to Michael Noak and Cynthia Bergmann who were married Sept. 3rd in Round Top Church.

VESTNIK

6 Sincere sympathy is extended to the family of Brother and Sister Delphine Bergmann on the loss of Sadie Bergmann's beloved father.

May the departed one rest in eternal peace.

It was indeed a great pleasure to read the letter of our member, Gene Hackemack, of Tehran, Iran, that appeared in an August issue of the Vestnik describing his visit and experiences of his recent tour of the Soviet Union. Our lodge too, is looking forward to his return to the U.S. and having him attend our meetings again.

In other business it was discussed and a motion made and seconded to have our October meeting Saturday, Oct. 8th, at 8 p.m. in Zapp's Kitchen. Following the meeting, there will be a fish fry supper provided by some of our mernbers and other members if they wish, can bring a dessert or something appropriate to complete the menu.

There being no other business the meeting adjourned and everyone present enjoyed lunch and refreshments.

Now that our celebration is past, I will enumerate a few remarks concerning our event.

It was again determined a great success and a giant step forward to the growth of our lodge. Thanks are extended to all donors, members and non-members, to all who worked or participated in any way to support our lodge.

A special thanks to director Ronnie Sacks and the German Singers. Their numbers were enjoyed immensely; also special thanks to the base teams, 'Daybreak' and `Jacob Store', who provided the spectators with a real thriller. We welcome them back again.

Members, please note the change of date for the October meeting only — Saturday, Oct. 8, at 8 p.m.

Fraternally, Edith Pfeiffer Reporter SPJST -

LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVILLE

Lodge No. 81, Ne dville, wishes to invite members of neighboring lodges and the public to the annual barbecue that the lodge is sponsoring Sunday, Oct. 2nd. Serving will start at 11 a.m. and meat will be sold at the pit, also.

Fraternally, Emily Kolaja

LODGE NO. 156, BAYTOWN

Dear Members: Our last meeting of Lodge No. 156 was held Tuesday night, in the home of Ludwig and Nolia Hianak, with 17 members attending.

President David Brinkley called the meeting to order, and the pledge of allegiance to the flag was recited. The meeting was followed by a social and dinner.

Our next quarterly meeting will be held on the night of Dec. 7th, in the home of E. C. and Anna Harvey, 2200 Wyoming St. Baytown (phone 422-2738). Members, please make a note of this on your calendar because this will be a meeting, follawed by dinner and a Christmas white elephant gift exchange party. All you have to bring is yourself and a gift you want to recycle.

Come and join us; this will be nice and a lot of fun.

Fraternally, Nolia Hianak Reporter SPJST -

LODGE NO. 185, NEW BRAUNFELS

Dear Members: The August 28th meeting was held at the American Legion Hall, New Braunfels. The youth meeting, which, was very efficiently conducted by Youth Club President Douglas Jasek, was held from 2 to 3 P.m. , and members who attended early heard some very fine reports from the youngsters' stay at camp.

The lodge meeting was convened at 3 p.m. with all officers, except Vice President Dan Mokry, present. President Ernest Jasek opened the meeting and Flag Bearer David Parker led the pledge of allegiance.

Jerry and Audrey Kaluza, Lodge No. 173, Galveston were introduced as our guests and both had many Interesting and valuable suggestions and opinions regarding all the ups and downs in starting a new lodge and we all want to thank them for their encouragement. Jerry emphasized that it was not easy for them to get Lodge No. 173, Galveston, into full swing, however, with the few dedicated members and friends, they got it going; it takes time and patience.

The Parkers brought greetings (and Borovice for that hopefully soonto-be dance) from Czechoslovakia.

We all welcomed Bridget Bujnoch as a new member and voted to have Mr. and Mrs. Vesely and Mc-

Gill Arzner as associate members, Mr. Vesely, an accomplished musician, will take some of our fledgling musicians under his wing, and we will start our own band, so, boys and girls, polish up your musical talents.

Gordon Hrabal brought up a possibility, that through Mr. Harding, some land on Canyon Lake could be acquired for a potential SPJST lodge. Naturally, everyone's help and encouragement is needed.

Gladys Jasek agreed to take over the youth club and B. Parker will be assisting her. Noreen and Douglas Jasek reported on a very successful camp and we were happy to learn that Noreen was selected as the Junior Camper of all the participants and both received prizes in arts and crafts. We have a fine group of youngsters and are very proud of them.

President Jasek announced that more details regarding our lodge chartering will be forthcoming; so read the Vestnik for further ,information.

Let's not forget our next meeting at the American Legion Hall, Sept. 25th. Youth: 2 p.m. General lodge meeting: 3 p.m.

Fraternally, Beatrix Parker Secretary - SPJST LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA Dear Members: Can you lend an ear for a few minutes? How many members can donate four hours once-a-year to the functions at our lodge? Please stop and think about this. You will find that our goals in our lodge will be reached sooner and you will enjoy your lodge activithes much more. When someone says something good about our lodge, wouldn't it be great if we could say, "I sure enjoyed doing my part"?

I am sure everyone had a nice summer vacation and now all are getting their children back in school and trying to get settled down. I had a very nice vacation.

My daughter and her husband came through from Maine on their way to Jacksonville, Florida, where he will be stationed at the Naval Basel there. I think Edna Ann enjoyed this Texas heat in July; she said she was tired of seven years of snow and ice. That was the third time I have seen her in

Wednesday, September 21, 197'1 those seven years, so you know I really enjoyed being with them.

Just think, they are 1,000 miles nearer home now.

I hope everyone had a nice Labor Day weekend. I know it was HOT and dry at Rockdale, even though we have all the conveniences of the city on my mother's old home place. We had a nice reunion, even though we felt the loss of some of our loved ones. You can sit at the qoamp grounds" (as we call it) and look out and see the Alcoa Aluminum Plant in operation. I can remember when my uncles worked there when it was called the Sandow Mines and they got the lignite from the top of the ground.

We have been having some great times at our dances, and I wish to thank everyone who has helped at our dances; without you, I could not have carried on. Remember, Oct. 22nd is going to be our Spook Dance, so dig out those crazy duds and let us all dress spooky and tacky for a change. Weinert Grohman will be there with his music and he will have Ray Anhaiser on the saxophone, so let us all have fun!

This is a message for all the SPJST members of all lodges. Have you visited our rest home? I have a cousin who is an LVN in the one in Taylor and she is the kind of person who speaks up. She is so proud to let people know where she works and how well the guests are cared for. When she speaks of her work, she just glows with happiness. She said that when the inspectors come in, everyone just goes on with their work and they don't have to "get ready," for an inspection. Now doesn't that make us feel good? I saw and felt this when I visited there one day, but to hear that there is a waiting list for our rest homes and other rest homes have vacancies, you know we must be A-1.

I have noticed some of the younger people attending our danees. One young man told me he really admired the way our older people danced, that they were wonderful dancers. I also had a young man tell me he likes the polkas, because you can always find a western dance to go to. I try to get a variety of music so everyone can enjoy themselves, so members, gather up your guests

and come on out and remember our presence three very special you have to BYOB or cooler, but guests of Brother Edwin Adamek: also remember we have set-ups at Mr. and Mrs. Engelbert Tork of Vithe bar. If you don't see Your enna, Austria, and Rudolph Tork kind of mix, tell Ray and• he will of Czechoslovakia. I hope they entry to get it for you so you will joyed themselves. A special thank have it when you need it. you to Brother Rudy Sefcik for Hope all who have been ill, are welcoming our guests to Texas in up and around and hope to see the Czech language. more members at our meetings Entertainment for the evening and functions. Remember, families was a dance by Kinda Kountry and are looking for a place to go and two kegs of refreshments were furhave a nice time and not have to nished by Lodge 29. For the chilworry about their next table neigh- dren there was swimming at the bors, and we can have just that park pool, ping pong, cokes and place, but we are going to have to volleyball for everyone. get up and let people know about The meeting was adjourned at our lodge and how much fun they 3:15 p.m. for the happy hour and can have and always be ready to swim party which was followed by give them the answer as how they a delicious supper sponsored by can join our lodge and, if they District II. seem interested, carry through Don't forget State Royalty to be with it. held Saturday, Sept. 24th, at Lodge As you pass someone, give them 18, in Elgin, and State YAD Suna smile, you may need it back day, Sept. 25th, at Temple High some day.

School.

Fraternally, Thank you to all District II Edna Voldan members for making the day turn Entertainment Comm. out as well as it did. It could not SPJST — have been done without everyone's help.

A REPORT OF THE PAST Fraternally, DISTRICT II MEETING HELD AT Ronnie L. Rieger (29) LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR District II Reporter On August 14th the members of - SPJST -District II met in Taylor for the LODGE NO 74, LOVELADY fall meeting. The overall turnout of the meeting and happy hour Dear Members and Friends: held afterward was enjoyed by all.

I have mentioned in the last The meeting was called to order report that we did not go up on by our new District II president, the price of refreshments or the Monica Ivicic. tickets for our dances, even though The members of District II were I knew it had to happen soon, then welcomed by host Lodge No. and it did. The trustees of the 29 President Edwin Adamek. lodge met and decided we had to After paying a moment of silent go up on drinks, but so far, not on respect to our deceased members, dance tickets. It was also decided Sister Ivicic recognized our Su- to have social fellowship on Sunpreme Lodge officers and guests. day afternoons with music, skatThey were Financial Secretary ing for the children or dancing, Jerry Mikulas, District II Director and playing dominoes or whatever Henry Vitek, and Vestnik Editor the members and guests wanted to Rudy Sefcik, District II Sales Rep- entertain themselves with. resentative Lad Zatopek and DisIt is good to hear the nice comtrict II Youth Counselor Frank ments about our lodge. We have Klinkovsky. people coming to the lodge from Brother Frank gave us a re- Palestine. Several are joining our port on the, past camping trip held SPJST. We have a hard-working at Camp Val Verde and reported member, Bill McEnnis, from Palesit was a big success with about 196 tine. He encouraged a couple of his campers participating. friends to join. There are We then had a roll call of offi- many members who are doing the cers which showed all were pres- same. Whenever you encourage ent. The roll call of lodge showed others to join, you are helping that there were 10 lodges repre- them and yourself as well. sented at the meeting.

We had the Crockett WesterWe were very honored to have in neers entertaining at our lodge,

3 who performed greatly to a big crowd and everyone had a good time.

It is nice to know everything about our lodge and SPJST is progressing and everyone is, at all times, looking forward for even better progress. We have more members now than before joining the lodge. Thanks to all who are doing such a' great job.

Fraternally, Chester Shmoldas Reporter SPJST -LODGE NO. 176, HOUSTON NORTHWEST

Dear Members: Our annual picnic was held at Bear Creek Park on Sept. 10th. I am sorry to state that we did not have a very good turnout. We did have a lot of, good food and nice people attending.

Don't forget our next monthly meeting every third Monday of the month at Long Point National Bank, in the Western. Room. Please attend all future meetings because they are important.

Our annual meeting is coming up on Nov. 14th, with the election of officers. This meeting will be at the VFW in Addicks and there will be a covered dish dinner served at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be furnished by the lodge.

Fraternally, Rena Ordener Reporter SPJST — NEWS ITEMS FROM LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON

The Saturday night dance on Sept. 10th with music by Ray Turecka was well attended and everyone enjoyed the mixed music, which pleased the young and older guests. Hosting this dance, were: Brother Charles Evetts, in charge, his father, Dean Evetts, who occupied the box office, Charles' mother, Faye, with Mr. and Mrs. Larry Moody and Miss Betty Kingham, were taking care of what ever was necessary. Of course, all these three ladies were dressed in evening gowns and looked beautiful.

A happy group of friends surrounded Brother Louis Roznovsky to celebrate his birthday Saturday and his wife Elsie, dressed in a beautiful blue chiffon gown flowing around her. It was the gown she wore to her son's wed-

YES TN IK ding August 27th. Vincent is their only son and was married to Robbin Schroeder in the Lady of Victoria Church, in Victoria. The newly weds will make their home here in Houston. Also, in the group, was Brother Ladis Roznovsky of Healdburg, Calif., who was here to be at the wedding of his nephew and to help celebrate his brother's birthday. Ladis visits with the family every year, but this time his visit was combined with all the special events. Happy birthday, Louis!

Another birthday was observed by member Brother Leslie Higgs with friends around Table No. 40.

Leslie blinked his eyes at this world on Sept. 12th, 19??. That's a mystery, but he looks every bit over 21. Katherine, his spouse, was smiling, all over and enjoying the evening. Best wishes!

Table No. 31 held a couple celebrating their 29th wedding anniversary. C. E. and Emogene Southward took their vows Sept. 10th, 1948. C. E. is employed by the Shell Oil Co. here in Houston. Their request for the song "Tie a Yellow Ribbon" was granted and they enjoyed dancing to this lovely tune.

They have a family of two sons, Don, a pharmacist, who is married to Debbie, and the younger son, Bill, is still at home with his parents. Best wishes!

Lovely Sister Esther Holton, in a blue gown, was escorted by Mr. James Hartner; his profession is a pilot for Eastern Air Lines. A couple of us tried real hard in hopes we will get an offer of a free flight. Oh! anywhere, but all that fell on deaf ears, with no response. Esther is the daughter of our senior member, Sister Albina Kusy and the late Brother Louis Kusy.

A nice little surprise was given at Table No. 8 to our newlyweds, Sister Naomi and Arnold Spencer.

It was the first time they joined the regular group since! they got married. Sister Ruth Duncan baked a cake and decorated it for this special occasion; all kinds of goodies were enjoyed. Sister Della Kadlecek requested a waltz to be played for Naomi and Arnold.

A unique party was given by Clifford Lyendecker and his future bride, Jackie Davis. Clifford invited about 75 friends to meet at the Recording Co. to be his

guests while recording his famous jokes, and I mean jokes. Clifford surely knows how to present them.

Through his lifetime he has accumulated hundreds of them and all are very good. Of course he chose enough of them to make one recording to perpetuate these jewels for generations to come. The recording session took about an hour and we had some good laughs.

After the session we all met at Sister *Tackle's beautiful home to enjoy the wonderful hospitality of those two lovely people. Refreshments were served by Brother Herman Liebsher and he makes a pretty good bartender. The dining room table was loaded with delicious food and Clifford's homemade bread was the talk of the evening. I had no idea how long it took him to bake it, but consumed loaves and loaves of this special treat; just perfect with that cheese and everyone enjoyed it. He will not only make a good husband but it seems he also is a good baker. Besides friends from Lodge No. 88, present were Clifford's cousin June, and her husband Clay Ponder. Clay is in oil and gas leases and royalties and his business is located here in Houston; cousins Mureal Daniel and Ardath Parcareelo and her sister-in-law Rose Stanfield. Jackie's daughter Loretta and husband Sandy Tomchesson arrived a little later. They have two children, Jill age 9, and Jay age 7. Just like' everything, even this had to come to an end; goodbyes were exchanged with the words, "till we meet again" and it was a lovely party, thanks to Jackie and Clifford.

Las Vegas is drawing couples from Houston like a magnet. On Thursday, Sept. 8th three couples flew to the mystic city to enjoy it for three days. Franklin and AlIneda Bravenec, Royal and Laura Warnasch and Karl and Lorena Lindemann returned Sunday to a peaceful atmosphere with lots of good memories; they enjoyed all the different games and also took in two shows. The great show Hallelujah Hollywood, at the MGM Grand and the Liddo show at the Riviera.

Sister Agnes Miculka is a very fine artist. Agnes painted several pictures for the benefit of our lodge in the past. Now, Agnes has quite a few pictures on hand, that

Wednesday, September 21, 1977 she would like to show to interested parties. If you are interested and would like to view these, call 485-8184.

I was sorry to hear that Brother Eli Vandever was in the Memorial Baptist Hospital for two and a half weeks. Brother Eli and wife Mary, were at the dance Saturday and he looked pretty good. They did not do any dancing, but they love to come and socialize with friends, Brother Herbert and Sister Emma jariseh. Herbert serves on the social night committee, which means to be on the spot every Thursday from 7 to 10:30 p.m.

This social night committee is a vital part of our lodge and it takes sacrifice to serve loyally as this committee does, so let's come out and support the social night activity.

Did you order your convention record? If not, do it NOW! Every delegate of the'SPJST convention should own one. We, the delegates and guests, enjoyed the wonderful live program in person and I assure you when playing this record it will bring back all the nice memories and with closed eyes you almost think you are facing the stage and you relive the whole program over again. Mail your orders to: SPJST Choral Club, Lodge No. 88; c/o SP/ST Lodge No. 88, 1435 BeaR, Houston, Tx 77008. Make checks payable to: Lodge No. 88 Choral Club. Price locally is $4.50; by mail, $5. Thank you.

Fraternally, Frances Olexa — SPJ8T LODGE NO. 54, WEST

Dear Members: The third quarterly meeting, of Lodge 54 was called to order at 3 p.m. by President Ernest Zahirniak. This was followed by the usual procedure with a pledge of allegiance. Then everyone remained standing for a moment of silent tribute to our departed members Emma Popp and Billy Popp, who passed away since our last meeting. May they rest in peace.

Brother Cocek read the minutes of the previous quarterly meeting and after a minor correction they were accepted as read.

Brother Wright who handles the financial status of the lodge work, gave his report on inventory, income and expenses. As he read the report he pointed out that Sep-

9 tember has always been a slow month for our lodge and he wished the membership would consider attending more of the lodge meetings to realize what the cost of operating a lodge home involves. He also mentioned the increase of local dues on paying policyholders.

After a few exchanged suggestions, it was de'cided to bring the matter up in the general meeting, therefore keep in mind to attend the Dec. 11th meeting and voice your opinion.

In the president's and building manager's reports, Brother ZahirMak commented on the high cost of electricity expenses and gave a reason for its purpose in order to meet the competitive services within the locality to serve the public satisfactorily. He then recommended another thought to the present membership, and it was decided to take action on it in the general meeting.

A list of new applicants was read before the members. Those seeking membership in Lodge 54 included: Francis Sharpe, Cynthia Husak, John Edwin Holecek, Sharon K. Kahanek (conversion) and Larry Hykel. Transferees into our lodge were James Pavlicek, Jr., Debra Pavlicek, Christopher Pa y -licek,andC acePvlik.A show of hands by attending members approved the list of names for membership. The James Pavlicek Jr., family was present and all were attending their first meeting at Lodge 54. Welcome to all of you and we appreciate your choosing our lodge for membership.

It was then reported that our lodge sponsored a girls' softball team this past summer, which placed in second division. Their coach Albin Picha presented a trophy to the lodge that was achieved in the competition. Our gratitude is extended to Mr. Picha and his team for their good work.

Sister Zahirniak gave a detailed youth activities report for the three-month period, including YAD and Camp. She also pointed out the second place winners, also honorable mention achievers from YAD.

In addition to her report, assistant Maxine Sefcik complimented royalty candidate Darlene Zahirniak on her ,speech topic "Why I Am Proud To Be An American," which will be placed on record by

the youth club. Her little sister Jackie Zahirrdak also contributed attraction to this event. Appreciation was then given to the mother lodge for furnishing corsages to the royalty representatives.

Auditing Committee Chairperson Beanie Kacir reported the' lodge books were audited and in order.

She complimented Brother Wright on his work. Her report was accepted.

Sister Kacir also reported on the George Kacir Memorial Trust Fund which was set up by her and Mr. Steve Kazanas. It is a permanent fund and the interest money is being given to a worthy student studying law at Baylor University each year. The Waco-McLennan County Bar Auxiliary is sponsoring these scholarships.

After all reports were presented, the chairman called on Brother R.. J. Sefcik to speak. He complimented the work of the local lodge officers and continued with encouraging words for the welfare of the lodge, and commented on the majority of our membership being involved in other local fraternal organizations and that sometimes conflicts with our meeting attendance.

Door prize attendant was James Pavlicek, Jr., our new member.

President Zahirniak called for adjournment until Dec. 11th, at 2 p.m. The meeting will be held in conjunction with election of officers and a social will follow the meeting.

In the meantime keep in mind Czech Day at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas, Sunday, Oct. 9th.

Those in charge of the affair extend a cordial invitation to everyone throughout the state as well as from out of state. If anyone wishes to participate in the program, contact Ms. Bessie R.eames, 1503 Sereno Dr., Dallas 75218, or phone 214-321-3135. Some of the Ceska Beseda Circles are rehearsing for Czech Day. Let's hope the weather will be favorable that day.

Fraternally, Maxine Sefcik Reporter spJST

ANNUAL CZECH DAY AT THE STATE FAIR OF TEXAS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9th

10 PUBLICATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS IN 1977 The Publication Committee that was elected in the Waco Convention held its first meeting on January 15th, 1977, in the Supreme Lodge building in Temple. The committee has four new members: Mrs. Ruby L. Bolton, Mr. Tommy Lostak, Mrs. Sophie Dybala and Mr. Emil Matula. The three holdover members are Mr. Edward Mazanec, Mrs. Angeline Kristinek and Melvin Skrabanek.

The Committee organized itself for the next four years and the Chairman of the Committee is Edward Mazanec, the Vice Chairperson is Mrs. Angeline Kristinek and the Secretary is Melvin Skrabanek.

Brother Mazanec read the guidelines that were adopted by the last Publication Committee for the benefit of the new members.

Editor Rudy Sefcik met with the Committee and expressed his desire to work and cooperate with the new Publication Committee.

Brother Sefcik read a letter written by Brother Frank Vytopil of Bryan, that was sent to the editor for publication. The editor wanted the Publication Committee to decide if this letter should be printed. The PC decided that the editor should print this letter in the Vestnik.

On April 15, 1977, the Publication Committee was invited by the Supreme Lodge officers and directors to meet in Temple during the Supreme Lodge meeting. Each Supreme Lodge officer, director and Publication Committee members expressed their views concerning the Society's official organ, the Vestnik. All present pledged to reach a harmonious understanding of the publication of the Vestnik. The editor was asked to share his views during the latter part of the meeting.

On May 21st, 1977, the Publication Committee met in West in the Editor's office located at the Ceehoslovak Publishing Co. The committee met with the editor to discuss the ideas that were presented by the Supreme Lodge, the directors, and the Publication Committee members for the betterment of the publication of the Vestnik. The committee informed the editor to send any unfraternal letters to the Publication Committee members for approval re-

VgSTNIK gardless of who the letter is from.

The next meeting of the Publication Committee will be held in Temple on Saturday, Sept. 24th, 1977.

- SPJST — LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO SPJST Lodge No. 50 held their quarterly meeting Sept. 7th at the American Legion Auxiliary in El Campo.

Old and new business topics were discussed. At our December meeting we will have the election of officers for the coming year and also our Christmas party which will consist of turkey, dressing and all the trimmings.

We were reminded to attend the District VI meeting at Sweet Home Oct. 23rd.

After the meeting refreshments were served.

Fraternally, Anna Bartos Secretary SPJST —

LODGE NO. 87, TEMPLE President Louis Marek called the meeting to order Friday evening, Sept. 9th, at 7:30 p.m.

Brother Jerry Valchar led the lodge in reciting the pledge of allegiance.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read.

Various reports were given and old and new business discussed.

The following new members were accepted into our lodge: Marcus Fermin Olivares, Judy Katherine Jimsek, additional insurance, Donald E. Wolfe, and Alvin Lee Jirasek. We welcome you into Lodge 87.

The lodge received a thank-you note from Brother Lad Zatopek who underwent surgery recently.

Brother Zatopek is convalescing at his home and is reported to be doing well.

The next meeting will be held Friday, Oct. 14th, at 7:30 p.m., weather permitting, an outdoor social will be held, wiener roast and trimmings. The lodge will furnish all the refreshments. Each member may bring family or invite guests, so try to attend.

We were very pleased to see so many members present at the September meeting for the covered dish supper. A special thanks to the social committee — Georgia Navratil, Dorothy Kacir and Mary

Zatopek and to the ladies of the lodge for the delicious food. This social seemed to be enjoyed by all present.

To the family of J. V. Kohut we offer our deepest sympathy.

Fraternally, Dorothy Chervenka - SPJST MEETING WITH MEMBERS OF THE CZECH CLUB FROM U. of T. A barbecue dinner party was held recently at the home of Professor Svatava Jakobson in Austin, for the Czech Club members of U. T., Austin, welcoming students who have returned from their six weeks of Czech language study at Charles University in Prague, Czechoslovakia.

Professor Jakobson, head of the Slavic Language Dept. at U. of T., is in charge of selecting students who qualify for the Czech Study Program offered each summer in Prague.

Czech and Moravian folk singing, polka dancing and swimming in Lake Austin completed the evening of enjoyment.

—Georgia Chamberlain SPJST -

LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Dear Members: The Entertainment Committee of Lodge No. 84 met Sept. 14th and the main topic discussed was our bazaar, which will be held Nov. 13th. Doors open at 10 a.m. and dinner at 12 noon, continuing util 2 p.m. Roast beef and country sausage, sauerkraut, parsley potatoes, green beans, bread, coffee or tea and pastry -- all for $2.25 adults, $1.25 children. The ladies of the lodge are asked to bring pastry.

Entertainment for you who attend can be found at the fish pond, white elephant booth, greenhouse, cake walk, country store, gift booth, and as an added attraction, Jerry Brown, the magician who you have probably seen working with Mark Wilson on TV. The committee would appreciate any donations fro_m the membership or any help to make our bazaar successful; it is a once-ayear get-together and you should be here to see who else is, and to enjoy fraternal friendship during the afternoon.

Another date you will want to keep in mind is October 16th, the District III fall meeting, which

Wednesday, September 21, 1977 Lodge 84 is hosting. Have you been to a district meeting lately?

Come for dinner and stay to hear what is going on in the organization which you belong to.

Fraternally, Rose Scott SPJST --

LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH•

Dear Members and Friends: Our meeting Sunday was called to order by President Brother Jerry Milan.

All officers were present, except our financial secretary, Sister Anna Milan who is still hospitalized and very ill.

The members stood in a moment of silent tribute for our deceased member Brother Ray Jeter.

All reports were approved as read. Sister Mary Renfro gave' the financial report.

Brother Milan read the report on the great job our sales representatives are doing. He also reminded all who can to attend District III fall meeting Sunday, Oct. 16th, which will be hosted by Lodge 84 in Dallas. Get the details from the Bulletin Board in your Vestnik.

Our youth leader, Sister Martha Milan, selected Sister Gay Williams as her assistant and she' was elected.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to Brothers and Sisters Kent Johnson, EMU Milan, Paul Milan, Joey Milan, Mary Hale, Janie Milan, Julie Milan, Christy Shurtleff, and Mary Pavey.

Happy anniversary was wished to Brother Joe and Sister Carrie Bell Milan, their 33rd, and Brother Jerry and Sister Henrietta Milan, their 20th.

Sister Wanda Mason was bitten by some unknown treacherous creature and was very ill, but I am glad to report she is doing better.

I failed to get the correct date for the Czech Day at the State Fair and if it is Sunday, Oct. 9th, our next meeting will be Sunday, Oct. 2nd, at 3 p.m.

Brother Frankie Milan was our door prize recipient.

The meeting adjourned, with refreshments and a visit with all present following.

So until . . . Keep Smiling!

Fraternally, Mary Pavey Reporter

11 LODGE NO. 107, FLORESV1LLE

Lodge 107 held its meeting Sept. lth, at 3:30 p.m. after a threemonth vacation. Everyone was ready to come back to the lodge and the attendance was great. Fellow fraternalists we had not seen all summer were present and everyone had a good time visiting.

President Bayer called the meeting to order and led the members in the pledge to the flag. All officers were present. Reports from the various committees were heard after the reading and correcting of the minutes.

Billy Pavliska and Rex Purchis reported they had solved the problem of moving the building from the side of the hall. All they need now is the time to do the job.

Youth Leader Polly Bayer gave a youth club report and DYC Maxine Pavliska reported on Camp, District VII YAD, and reminded all of the District VII fall meeting; also Sept. 24th and 25th are the dates of the State Royalty and YAD. Lodge 107 is very proud to have a good representation in crafts, and Teresa Purchis is our District VII green candidate. Annette Dziuk is her duchess. Good luck to both of you girls and to all the contestants.

Mrs. Bruce McCloskey was a very welcome visitor. Mary was a diligent worker and held the office of secretary for many years. We were very happy to have her visit us and all of us hope that she will become a regular.

Joseph and Libby Bayer were also present. Joseph is making great progress on the history of Lodge 107, but he still needs pictures.

Some of the early day officers must surely have some pictures of the first lodge building. Our charter dates back to 1912 and it would certainly be a treasure if we could find some pictures of the original building. If my information is correct, I think the lodge was built and space added on about four occasions. I myself knew of the building until the late '30s and early '40s. Joseph is still appealing to all to try and find some pictures.

He hopes to have the rough script of the history by the next meeting.

All of Lodge 107 will again be involved in the Floresville Peanut Festival. Billy Pavliska is president

of the Wilson County Peanut Growers Association. Maxine is involved with the Art Show and probably many more things. The SPJST sponsored square dancers who will have a show. The youth club will again have their peanut shelling contest. You think it is easy to shell peanuts? Come by and try! The adult lodge will have a peanut p4oducts booth. Raw, roasted, fried, hot boiled peanuts will be offered. Anyway, you will like them and we'll have them.

Teresa Purchis will be our SPJST representative at the Coronation Friday, Oct. 7th. I forgot to mention that the Peanut Festival will be Oct. 7th and 8th. Come join us for a day of fun.

District VII Director Bayer reported on the meetings at Jourdanton, New Braunfels 185 Chartering, and on Dorothy Tomasek's record of service in the SPJST Home Office. He reported that Gordon Hrabal of Lodge 185, New Braunfels, was top sales representative for the contest months, in District VII. Kenneth Heritage and John Bayer converted their policies from JT's and John Bayer and Robert J. Bayer took out additional insurance. A donation from the Wilbert Teltschiks was acknowledged. He made this donation for the use of some tables and chairs for the hall.

The memorial plaque is now a reality and very pretty. Thanks to Bob Bayer for the very pretty work done on it. All the members were very pleased with its appearance and I hope this will encourage more people to have memorials left for their loved ones.

Sophie Srall•a was the winner of the door prize. Congratulations, Sophie!

Refreshments were enjoyed after the close of the meeting and several couples stayed to watch the square dancing.

Our next meeting is sche'duled for Oct. 2nd at 3:30 p.m. Let's try to have a good turnout again. It will be the last meeting before the Peanut Festival and more definite' plans need to be made.

See you all at the next meeting, Oct. 2nd.

Fraternally, Pauline S. Pavliska Secretary

12 LODGE NO 92, FORT WORTH Dear Members and Friends: This past week I had occasion to closely analyze Robert Wood's well-known painting, Autumn Glory. Now as the report of our September meeting is due and October! approaches, the !beautiful colors of brown, gold and yellow in the painting return to my mind, giving reassurance that there will be an end to the hot days that are hanging on with the tenacity of a bulldog.

The aforementioned meeting on Sept. 10th was brief but informative Many present had been at the dance the night before and agreed that it was the most enjoyable.

There was a very good attendance with so many new faces and some seldom-seen faces. To list them all would require too much space.

However, mention must be given to some who came to Sunday's gathering. Rudolph and Millie Wruble, Esta Belle Hubenak, Mr. and Mrs. Zack; and from Florida, Carol Everitt, daughter of Christine and Carl Zich, visited her parents here. It would be so nice to have all of you back in October.

We accepted three new applications secured by Joe Krivanek, and in the usual order of business learned of our sick members. Joe Deiderick was in Hermann Hospital in Houston. Raymond Rubenak was in St. Joseph's for tests, Clifford Pruitt was in Fort Worth Osteopathic and Eunice Dollar has returned to her home. Paul Foyt remains in isolation at Jarvis Heights Nursing Center. A card was sent to Anna Milan of Lodge 154; she is still confined to St. Joseph's.

I received a call from Vlasta Dolkos who resides at Meadowbrook Nursing Home and she was proud to tell me of the marriage of her grandson, Jon Robert, to Glenna Gibson. Jon is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Dolkos. Much happiness to them! It was a pleasure to hear again from Sister Dolkos.

This is a good time to send a little greeting to Mary Juran in the Four Seasons Rest Home. We have not seen her in a little while.

After the meeting adjourned most of the membership drove a few miles to the surrer place of Dick and Martha Durham on Eagle Mountain Lake. Hot dogs, beverages and dessert were served there and various games were

Vt STN K played. It was a pleasant place to be on a summer day in the late afternoon. Thanks for your hospitality, Martha!

The lodge would like to thank the many ladies who donated the very nice cakes for the booth Saturday night, and also special thanks to Bennie Bartek, Bessie Prochaska and Albina Kuban for the kolache sold in the kitchen.

The October meeting will be on Sunday, Oct. the 9th, with a covered dish supper following. Bring your specialty and try someone else's favorite recipe. This date happens to fall on the 39th anniversary of our lodge home, National Hall. No formal observance is planned but it would be nice to see a big crowd and have fun at the social hour following. Please check the calendar in, the back of the Vestnik for our coming events. The first dance coming up is on Sept.

30th with music by a new band, The Dixie Polka Kings. See you there !

Fraternally, Helen Paprskar SPJST — LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON Dear Members: Our next lodge meeting will be held Oct. 2nd., 2 p.m., at St. Ann's.

We hope all members will try to attend and vote on the recommendation the building committee will present to the membership.

A social will be held at the Miller Brewing Co. hospitality room Oct. 6th, at 8 p.m. All members are invited.

Hope to see all of you at the next meeting, please make a note of the change — Sunday, Oct. 2nd, 2 p.m. at St. Ann's.

Fraternally, Mary Ann Krivanek Reporter SPJST —

LADIES' CIRCLE, LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH Our guest speaker was unable to meet with us on Thursday, Sept.

8th, because of unfortunate circumstances beyond his control. We were disappointed, but we hope he will be with us at another regular meeting. When new arrangements are made with him, members will be informed of the new date.

We were happy to see many members who had not been with us for some time. Also welcomed were visitors Mary Palachek and

her sister-in-law, Lydia Palachek.

Mary Palachek is a sister to our member Florence Greer. We are happy to announce a new member, Sister Aurora lVfaldino.

Tickets were sold on the various items donated by Sisters Anna Langer, Clara Marchioni and Bessie Proehaska, and the Circle netted a nice profit. Door prize was won by Sister Frances Jaworski.

We were sorry to learn that Sister Flora Wiggins had been in the hospital. She is now recovering satisfactorily at home. Friends of Mrs. Anna Milan, of Lodge No. 154, are sad to hear that she is back in a local hospital seriously ill. Cards signed by all members were sent to both of them.

We will have a Family Night on Thursday, Oct. 13th, starting at 5:30 p.m. There will not be a regular meeting on that day. Members of our Circle, their husbands and children living at home will be entitled to a free dinner. Others will be charged $2 and children under 12 years of age $1. Members who were not present at the September meeting and plan to attend Family Night are asked to bring desserts.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to Sisters Annie Belota, Florence Greer, Dona Hubenak, Ima Laymance, Lillie Matusevich, and Ann Synek. After the meeting, everyone enjoyed a lunch of various covered dishes and delicious desserts.

Fraternally, Mary Cihacek Reporter SPJST

LODGE NO. 155, AUSTIN Dear Members: Our regular meeting was held Sunday, Sept. 11th, at 3 p.m., with President William Palla, Jr., presiding over the meeting.

Brother Raymond Prasatik gave the last minutes of the meeting.

They were approved as read.

Brother John Hejl reported on his monthly treasurer's report.

We also had our youth leader's report by Gloria Ebner about what they have done and what they will do in the following months.

The next meeting will be held Oct. 2nd, at 3 p.m. at the Clubhouse, 1401 Rundberg Lane in Austin. After the meeting was adjourned, cookies and iced tea were served by Mrs. Wm. Wm Palla.

Our free door prize was won by Gloria Ebner. She won a 3-lb. can

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Wednesday, September 21, 1977 of Crisco shortening.

Happy birthday goes out to all who are having a birthday in Seplember.

Lodge No.455 sends Brother Lad Zatopek get-well wishes!

Fraternally, Mary Rose Pal la Reporter

SCENES FROM THE SECOND ANNUAL WESTFEST

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LODGE NO. 63, SWEET HOME The Sweet Home Lodge No. 63, will, hold its regular meeting and social Sept. 25th., instead of the usual third Sunday. The meeting will begin at 1:30 p.m. Door prizes will be given and a cake baked by Mrs. Vlasta. Jurica will be won by someone with a birthday in July, August, or September. Drinks will be furnished and the ladies are asked to bring something for lunch.

This will be a very important meeting because plans will be made for the District VI fall meeting.

Please note the change in date and make it a point to be at Slovacek's Ballroom on Sept. 25th.

Fraternally, Elaine Berkovsky SPJST —

SECOND ANNUAL WESTFEST IN MeLENNAN COUNTY, TEXAS

By Maxine Sef eik In conclusion of my last issue's article about Westfest, this week, I wish to include some more parts of the official opening of the afternoon's program that was well oriented and ably handled by MC Vestnik Editor Rudy self elk and KHEFt. Radio Announcer David Kolar, both of whom speak Czech fluently.

As the program began our reigning SPJST State Queen Charlotte Banik performed a beautiful rendition of the National Anthems in English and Czech and that was followed by introduction of official dignitaries by Brother Sefcik.

Warm greetings were expressed by West Mayor Adolph Muska and retired West Mayor Jos. F. Holasek It was pointed out by the MC that just a year ago one of our dedicated City of West mayors, Brother George Kacir, was present and is missed; he departed from us for his eternal rest. Honorable Secretary of State Mark White, parade marshal, welcomed everyone and expressed pride to be able to par -ticpaenthisevnt.Hisremarks were followed by the Honorable Betty Denton of the House

Pictured above, L to R: Sister Sue Pescaia, Westfest president; State Representative Betty Denton, Secretary of State Mark White, SPJST State Queen Charlotte Banik (singing National Anthems), West exmayor Brother Jos. F. Holasek, Master of Ceremonies SPJST Vestnik Editor Rudy Sefcik, and West Mayor Brother Adolph Muska, looking on.

(Photo by Lynn Gaskey)

The sign at the entrance to Westfest reads: "We Welcome You To Westfest."

(Photo Courtesy West News) of Representatives, who presented a proclamation to Westfest President Sister Sue Pescaia designating Saturday and Sunday as "Westfest Days" in West and signed by Governor Dolph Briscoe.

Then came time for the Blue Vest Boys of Caldwell who opened

their program with lively music to a huge crowd for a few hours before the Parade' of Costumes played its part in the program. To mention some hi ghlights about our own SPJST members, ,.I must admit Teddy Dusek from Lodge 17 and a past SPJST state king had quite a few admirers around the

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The West Chamber of Commerce float points out the Czech heritage throughout Texas. (On the other side of sign.)

Ladies modeling costumes from three provinces of Czechoslovakia — L to R: Marie Janecka of Sugar Land is wearing a costume from Domazlice (Bohemia), Sister Marie Janecka of West models a costume from Kyjov (Moravia), Maxine Sefcik's costume arrived from Liptovsky miludas (Slovakia), and Alice Janecka of Burleson whose costume came from Pilzen (Bohemia). We are indebted to Sister Janecka of West for acquiring these costumes for Westfest.

(Photo by Jan Vaculik)

stage while entertaining with his fellow musicians.

The Panther City Polka Boys of Fort Worth also added enjoyable entertainment to the afternoon's performance.

The Parade of Costumes was nar-

rated by Sister Helen Oates of Dallas, a well-known state personality, who did a fine job narrating facts about the original costumes that were modeled by 22 ladies from ,arious parts of the state representing three provinces of Cze-

choslovakia: Moravia, Slovakia, and Bohemia. Then came the moment for the Beseda group performance. Incidentally, the programmers were fortunate to obtain the Czech, Moravian, and Slovakian Beseda dance presentations and with the addition of the Parade of Costumes and its rich and colorful presentations, all added much attraction as was proved by the sound of the applause of the audience. All of you were indeed the talk of the Westfest. Our gratitude is extended to each of you.

It is my understanding that negotiation has been in process for sometime with the Dallas Beseda Dancers group to perform at the White House in Washington, D.C. In one of the groups from Dallas their dancers consist of a family affair: parents, son, daughter and their spouses dancing in their beautiful authentic costumes. Let us .hope the performance at the White House becomes a reality.

As I mentioned in my last writeup, the Ennis Sokol, and the Choral Group students of University of Texas, at Austin, deserve our appreciation for their fine performances. Of course, then came time for the Texas Czech Playboys of Dallas to climax the first evening's festivities.

Sunday morning, after the gates opened to its second day of Westfest, people congregated from several parts of the United States and other continents for an enjoyable gathering of excitement. The afternoon began with 3 hours of live radio station broadcasts over KKIK-Waco with co-hosts Vince Incaxdona, and David Pareya, and KHBR - Hillsboro with co-hosts Rudy Sefcik and David Kolar. The Dallas-Fort Worth Sokol gymnasts also added an exciting exhibition, for the spectators. Everyone enjoyed the sound of Harold Strand's orchestra with his oldtime and ballroom music. During intermission Henry Svacina with a few of his musicians entertained before it was time for the Polka Patriots of Dallas to make their appearance. No reflection on any musicians, but I could not help but admire the talent of Brother Stan-. ly Vrla of Dallas who plays different instruments in the Polka Patriots Band. His instrumental solos on the cornet and trumpet

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Wednesday, September 21, 197'7 were wonderful. I was not surprised when I learned that he was a member of the Texas A&M Marching Band and he organized the U.S. Navy Band in Dallas.

The West Historian Dancers, under the supervision of Coach Milton Morgan again made their appearance with several novelty dances.

As time approached for the next performance, our hometown musicians, Biackie and The Country Gentlemen, closed out the second annual Westfest to an appreciative crowd of fans.

The reports on several Texas 'IV stations and newspapers gave the Westfest a fine coverage on the two-day festivities.

Our Westfest on Saturday showed the first of an expected 50,000 visitors how to enjoy themselves and the second annual Westfest which ended Sunday, featured colorful costumes, a parade, plenty of dancing, food, refreshments of all types, arts and crafts booths which highlighted Eastern European customs.

We would enjoy having you next year for our third Westfest.

- SPJST — LODGE NO. 170, ANGLETON

For those members of Lodge 170 who are still confused over where their premium payments are to be mailed, please send them to the following address: SPJST Lodge No. 170 403 Walnut Lake Jackson, Texas 77566 Mike Hilsher Financial Secretary.

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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.

Mary Ann Barta Secretary SPJST

FEATURES

BROTHER AUGUST POSPISIL RECEIVES CHECK FOR ENDOWED POLICY. At the regular monthly meeting of Lodge 35, Elk, representa-

tives of the Supreme Lodge presented Brother August Pospisil, age 96, with a check representing the face value of his endowed policy at that age. L to R: District III Director Brother Sid Pokladnik, Lodge 35 President Henry Breitkreutz, Sr., Secretary Albert Banik, Financial Secretary Rudolph Zalman, Treasurer Henry Breitkreutz, Jr., and SL President (Photos by Robert L. Jones Photography, Waco)

Nick A. Morris.

AUGUST POSPISIL OUTLIVES CERTIFICATE

Brother August Pospisil is the 35th person in the history of the SPJST to outlive the actuarial table (age 96) on which his insurance contract was written. His certificate was thus endowed and he was paid the face value of his insurance contract.

Brother Pospisil still lives in his home in the Elk Community east of Waco, and although his hearing and eyesight are somewhat impaired, he is able to walk and visit his neighbors.

The check for his endowment was presented to him by SL President Brother Nick A. Morris on 14 August at the regular monthly meeting of Lodge 35, Elk, in the presence of the entire membership and the members of his immediate family, including grand-

children and great-grandchildren.

Brother August Pospisil was born August 28th, 1881, near the town of CikoviCkhov near Brno in the province of Moravia in what is now Czechoslovakia. After having been conscripted and having served in the Austrian army, he got married at the age of 22, in 1903, to Frances Sturac. Mrs. Pospisil died on 15 May 1950. They were married in Czechoslovakia.

Brother Pospisil came to the United States on 1 May 1910 at the age of 29. From Galveston he traveled directly to the Elk Community in McLennan County where he has lived ever since. He was a laborer and farmer.

Brother Pospisil joined the SPJST and Lodge 35, Elk, on 10 November 1912.

His family consists of two daughters and two sons; Annie (Jim)

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Members of Brother Pospisil's family were also on hand to witness the presentation to him on August 14th. L to R: Jim Stead (grandson-in-law), granddaughter Linda Stead, son Louis Pospisil, daughter-inlaw Helen Pospisil, son-in-law Jim Girard, daughter Annie Girard, daughter Mary Pavelka, son-in-law Adolph Pavelka, son Joe Pospisil, daughter-in-law Willie Mae Pospisil, and grandson Joey Pospisil.

Gerard resides in Penelope, and Mary (Adolph) Pavelka lives in Elk. Sons Louis and Joe both reside in Elk. Sons Anton and August, both born in Europe, died in 1930 and 1941, respectively.

Also present at this occasion were District III Director Brother Sid Pokladnik and Museum Curator Otto Hanes, who has known Brother Pospisil for many years.

Nice tributes were paid Brother Pospisil by Brothers Morris, Pokladnik, and Hanus.

We wish Brother Pospisil many more years of life in communion with his friends, neighbors, and family. We are proud to pay tribute to Brother Pospisil on this important landmark in his life, and we know that Lodge 35 is proud to have him as a member.

—SL PR Office — SPJST —

Being friendly is our pleasure..:

Being helpful is our business

CZECH LEADERS MEET

DOROTHY TOMASER and NORMA ANDEL

Congratulations were extended to Sister Dorothy Tomasek on Sept.

8th by the employees of the Supreme Lodge. She was presented a daisy corsage, a gift from the employees for 25 years of service with the Society. She started work for the SPJST in Fayetteville in 1952 and since that time has served under several officers. Presently she is assistant to Secretary-Treasurer Brother Leonard Mikeska.

Shown pinning the corsage on Dorothy is Sister Norma Andel, assistant to Brother Joe B. Hejny, SL Vice President.

In a specially called planning meeting, a number of prominent Czech figures met in the classroom of the Supreme Lodge building in Temple on Saturday, Sept. 3rd.

The meeting was called by Clint Machann, Ph.D., Department of English professor at Texas A&M University. Clint is in the forefront of a project/movement designed to go beyond the increased teaching of the Czech language at various institutions in Texas.

The purpose of this planning meeting was to discuss goals, ways and means, and people who might be involved in a general symposium on the entire broad subject of Czech language, heritage, and culture in Texas to be held sometime in the spring of 1978. Ideas were exchanged and suggestions proffered as to hovi the symposium might be best brought about. Since it will be the first such symposium, it was mutually agreed that this first effort might leave some room for improvement for future such symposiums (-sia).

A number of suggested topics and questions to be addressed at such a symposium were brought up.

Examples: 1) The status of teaching the

Wednesday, September 21, 1977 Czech language and culture in the public khools and universities of Texas 2) Major economic contributions of the Czech element to the economy of Texas 3) Literary and linguistic contributions of the Czechs in Texas 4) Characteristics of the predominant social, religious, and folklore customs of the Czechs in Texas 5) The effeet that astmilation has had in reducing the ethnic identity of the Czech element in Texas 6) The effect of the movement from the rural to the urban areas on the entire Czech element in Texas 7) Researching your family tree (genealogy) 8) Immigrant patterns and assimilation of the Czech culture in Texas 9) Staging cultural programs to perpetuate Czech culture in Texas 10) Identify and record the religious, linguistic, folklore, and social customs of the Czechs in Texas 11) Emigration—why, who; from Cechy, Moravia 12) First immigrants in Texas; group or individuals 13) Museums (SPJST and others) 14) Today's Czechs in Texas — -- in education, religion, politics, fraternal organizations, publications/press, music, art, and medicine.

15) Czechoslovakia today Another purpose of this planning meeting was to explore the possibilities of state funding for such a symposium through the Texas Committee for The Humanities.

A representative of the TCH was present, as was a representative of Grant Funding from Texas A&M University.

For the symposium itself, speakers (not necessarily college or university people) knOwledgeable on these topics will be asked to prepare papers and/or speak on these topics. The entire effort will be coordinated by Clint Machann who will also, after some on-thescene inspection, decide where the symposium could best be held.

In summary, this was a meeting of individuals interested in creating an awareness, on the part of the general public as well as among our (mu Czech element, of

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the presence of the Czechs in Texas, their customs, culture, folklore, historical background, and contributions — in general, WHO and WHAT we are, HOW AND WHY we got here, and what activities we are involved in today.

All or some of these areas will be addressed by knowledgeable persons in the spring symposium and hopefully, be the first step in the direction of creating a general awareness of the Czechs in Texas.

This initial meeting was held in the Supreme Lodge because of the library, museum, and archives rooms, so that those in attendance could see and inspect what our LAM area involves.

Many years ago, it was predicted that the Czech language, for example, was on the decline and would soon be extinct outside Czechoslovakia. Our younger generation, like those listed below, are seeing to it that this has not, and does not, come to pass.

Those attending the recent Planning Meeting were as follows: Woody Smith, Czech instructor at Texas A&M University Albert J. Blaha of Houston, president of CESAT Mary Kabala, of Taylor, editor of Nasinec Jim Mendl of Austin, Czech instructor at Temple Junior College Jos. J. Skrivaxtek, Jr., retired Czech professor at Texas A&M University from Caldwell Calvin Chervenka, coordinator of Czech instruction at Temple Junior College, Temple Nick A. Morris, president, Supreme Lodge, SPJST, Temple Clint Machann, Department of English at Texas A&M University Teofil Halama, Czech instructor, University of Houston Most Rev. John L. Morkovsky, Bishop of Houston-Galveston Catholic diocese Jim Veninga, Texas Committee for The Humanities, Arlington Henry D. Pope, College of Liberal Arts, Texas A&M University (The Rev. Henry Beseda of C'aldwell, Brethren minister, was also invited but was unable to attend).

More on the planned symposium in the coming weeks and months.

Clint Machann is to be commended in his efforts in this entire area.

Much still remains to be done, but

the talent and enthusiasm are there. Our pioneer forefathers would be proud.

—Nick A. Morris * * Czech Culture Course at A&M. Information has just been received from Dr. Henry D. Pope, coordinator of Continuing Education at Texas A&M, that for the first time, a course dealing exclusively with Czech culture in Texas, is being offered at A&M. The course being offered is No. 402 "Origins of Czech Culture in Texas!' Dr. Clint Machann, assistant professor of English, is the instructor.' The course is designed for those interested in the historical and cultural origins of the Czechs, one of the largest ethnic groups in Texas.

Although Czech is the third most spoken language in the state, many Texans are uninformed or confused about such questions as the following: Who are the Czechs?

When did they arrive and where did they come from? What is distinctive about their language, folklore, music and way of life, and to what extent do these cultural expressions survive today in Texas?

Through lecture and discussion the course will strive to answer these and other questions. It should be of value to those who want to learn more about their own ethnic heritage and to any Texan who wants to learn more about the cultural diversity of our state.

The course will be offered on Mondays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., October 3rd through December 5th, 1977, in the Academic Building on A&M University Campus. Fee for the course is $30. Enrollment limit per class is 25; minimum 15. This course, and other courses in the Continuing Education program, are presented as a part of the public service and Continuing Education program of the College of Liberal Arts at Texas A&M. All classes are open to individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or educationally unrelated handicaps. There are no requirements for registering, beyond the desire to learn. The course will not apply toward a degree from Texas A&M; however, 1.5 Continuing Education Units (CEIrs) will be credited to each participant who completes a course and an appropriate certificate will be awarded.

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Anyone desiring additional information about this or other courses in the Continuing Education Program should contact: Dr. Henry D. Pope Office of The Dean College of Liberal Arts Texas A&M University College Station, Texas '77843 * * Those interested should indicate the course(s) desired and make checks payable to Texas A&M University. After classes begin there will be no refunds . before the classes begin refunds will be made in full. Application for registration, including tuition, should be mailed to: The Learner's Market Place College of Liberal Arts Texas A&M University College Station, Texas 77843 * An additional goal of the planned symposium, in early 1978 is to involve all segments of the Czech community and encourage the participation of all interested parties, regardless of affiliation. Ideas, suggestions, and all proposals pertaining to the symposium should be sent to: Clint Machann, Ph.D. Department of English Texas A&M University College Station, Texas 77843 I am happy to report that due largely to the efforts of the instructor, Thadious Polasek, Czech language instruction has been inaugurated in Flatonia High School.

Thadious has TWO Czech classes, with an enthusiastic group of students. He has a total of 35 students in these two classes. Thadious and the Czech language course have the enthusiastic support of the local school administration.

According to the convention mandate, we will be forwarding a check to Flatonia High School soon.

We have just been informed that the possibility is being explored of offering a Czech language course in the Caldwell area.

The instructor will be Mr. Woody Smith, Czech instructor at Texas A&M, That area in Burleson County should yield a large number of students wanting to either learn the language from scratch or improve on what they already know. There will soon be newspaper ads pertaining to this project in that area. Interested persons should watch for them. 窶年AM

L rlIC GROUP IN CZECHOSLOVAKIA

THE CZECH TEXANS ORCHESkRA L to R, standing: Duane Kurtin, Frankie Vrla, Richard Kral, Darrell Vrla, Frank Bob Vrla, Phyllis Kurtin.

Seated at drums, Danna Kurtin. Seated in foreground, Joe Sykora, Jerry Fetter. (Playing at Delva)

Singing "Rostou Rostou" on the stage at Detva L to R: Wilma Vrla, Diana Young, Ernest Popp, Alden Smith, Helen Oates, LaVerne Matula, John Mensik, Calvin C. Chervenka, Mildred Chervenka, Sandra Williford, Bob Oates.

TEXAS FOLKLORIC GROUP TOURS CZECHOSLOVAKIA More than 20,000 persons clapped their hands in time to the music and joined in the singing as the Czech Texans performed at a folkloric festival in the mountains of Czechoslovakia this summer.

The first Texas Czech folkloric group to be invited to participate, they were among folkloric groups from the U.S. and Canada, France, Yugoslavia, Poland, and other EurOpean countries perforlming at the Detva Festival under the' Polana Mountain.

Calvin Chervenka, a member of the science faculty and coordinator of the Czech program at Temple Junior College, was leader of the 30-member group which included representatives from Dallas, Ennis, Abbott, Granger, San Antonio and Temple.

The touring group included a nine-piece orchestra, guitarists, singers, dancers, and chorus. The orchestra, typical of Texas Czech music, was well received not only by the audience but also by the performing groups from other countries, Chervenka said. Frankie

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Grand Finale — L to R: Alden Smith, Sandra Williford, James Williford, Pat Kriska, La Verne Matula, Wilma Vrla, Diana Young, Ernest Popp, Ophelia Popp, Beverly Slovak, Gary Kral, Julie Kral, Jannie Petter, Arnold Vrla, Helen Vrla, Annette Mensik, John Mensik, Helen Oates, Bob Oates, Calvin C. Chervenka, Mildred Chervenka.

Czech Texans Under The Polana Mountain in Detva, Slovakia. Front row, L to R (sitting):Halenka Vinduskova (guide), Jannie Fetter, Jerry Petter, Richard Kral, Danna Kurtin, Darrell Vrla, Beverly Slovak, Frank Bob Vrla, Julie KraL and Duane Kurtin. Middle row: Alden Smith, Phyllis Kurtin, Annette Mensik, Sandra Williford, LaVerne Matula, Helen Vrla, Helen Oates, Pat Kriska, Frankie Vrla, Wilma Vrla, Gary Kral, Diana Young, Mildred Chervenka, and Lydia Chovanova (guide). Back row: Joseph Sykora, James Williford, John M. Mensik, Arnold Vrla, Ophelia. Popp, Ernest Popp, Calvin C. Chervenka (leader), and Bob Oates.

Vrla of Dallas was the arrangerdirector of the Czech Texans orchestra.

Another favorite was the' singing duo, John Mensik and his sister Annette Mensik of Ennis, who sang Czechoslovak and American folk songs. Although all foreign participating groups were recognized, the Mensik.s were the only

individual performers to receive a "diploma" or certificate from the Director of the Foreign Institute of the Slovak Heritage Foundation at a post festival picnic atop the Polana Mountain.

The program presented by the Texas group opened with the ninepiece orchestra playing "Rostou, Rostou" polka as the 21-member

chorus came on stage in an adaptation of the grand march from a Texas Czech wedding dance. The group then sang and danced to several Slovak folk songs which are popular with the Czechoslovaks of Texas. They sang "Ai Lucka," known in Slovak as "Harela Lipa," "Vstavej Ma Mila," and its English language version, "Pretty Dancing Girl," and "Tancui, Tancuj" The chorus of the Czech Texans was flanked by other visiting foreign troups for the grand finale of the 100-minute program. Czechoslovak officials advised that being selected for the grand finale was a distinct honor for the Czech Texans.

In addition to performing in the select Detva Festival program, the' group presented more of its repertoire during a 90-minute program at Ocova, Slovakia, a folkloric town near Detva. They also made tapes for use on Czechoslovak radio, made a live radio appearance advertising the festival and will be included on the festival record album.

Dr. Josef ,Turku of the Czechoslovak Foreign Institute and host for the group in Moravia and Bohemia, said he was extremely proud of the Czech Texans and of his part in enabling their visit. He said the highly favorable responses of the audiences and others encountered by the group indicated that the group's efforts were appropriate and well received.

The tour also included, a visit to the High Tatra Mountains, scene of the International Ski Jump championships, and a three-day visit in the Brno area of Moravia where many of the group visited with long-lost relatives and some attended a Moravian wedding.

During a three-day stay in the Prague area, the group visited such sites as Hradcany Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, Lidice, composer Dvorak's residence, and the recently reopened ancient Kokorin Castle.

Chervenka said the Czechoslovaks were surprised to learn of the strong Ctechoslovak ethnic activity in Texas. "The people cannot understand why we still speak Czech, play Czech music, sing Czech songs, and dance Czech folk , dances here after as much as four generations of removal from the

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"Now many of them know that Texas is a state in which a lot of happy Czechs live."

Chervenka said that from the first performance the Yugoslays became good friends with the Texans, in dancing, music and song.

"Our band and guitarists were alway s in great demand for providing music for singing or dancing," he said. "It was interesting to see all the difforent foreign group members as they would sing songs and dance with one another even though they often could not speak one another's languages."

He noted that it was surprising to learn that many of the Texas Czech songs have counterparts in other Slavic languages.

The trip gave the Texas practitioners of the Czechoslovak folk arts an opportunity to encounter the roots of their cultural heritage, to learn more about that heritage and to gain information which enable them to enrich their folkloric activities in Texas, Chervenka said. Although original Czech costumes are scarce, some persons in the group were able to purchase costumes and accessories or to get information on how to improve their costumes. The group also was able to see numerous examples of the highly developed Slovak folk arts at the festival and in the performance of the cizechoslovak State Ensemble of Song and Dance in Prague - SPJST

NEWSBRIEFS Jurcak Reunion The 20th annual Jurcak family reunion will be held Sunday, Oct. 9th at the Nelsonville SPJST Lodge No. 68 building, 9 miles west of Bellville on Hwy. 159. Each family is asked to bring a basket lunch.

Paper plates, cups, napkins, silverware and drinks will be provided.

We hope to see you there.

Mts. Hattie Karnes Rt. 1, Box 351 Bellville, Tx 77418 * * Zavodny-Sula Reunion The Zavodny-Sula reunion will be held Sunday, Sept. 25th at the Seaton Star Hall Lodge 47, with registration beginning at 10 a.m.

Each family is asked to bring a basket lunch. Plates, coffee, tea.

etc., will be furnished.

—Leon Zavodny * * Temple Brethren Homecoming The Temple Brethren Church Homecoming will be held Sept. 25, beginning with a service at 10:45 a.m., followed by a covered dish luncheon and program. All former members and friends are invited to return for this special occasion.

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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, Oct. 16th, beginning at 10 a.m.; lunch at 12 noon; meeting resumes at 1 p.m. * * The District VI fall meeting will be held Sunday, October 23rd, at Slovacek's Ballroom, near Sweet Home. * * The District V fall meeting will be held at Lodge No. 88, Houston on the second Sunday in October SPJST

88, Houston. I urge ALL youth of District V to be present that day.

If you are not a member of the youth club come anyway and meet with us. There will be a registration book especially for the youth.

At the end of the adult meeting, we will draw 30 names and each name drawn will win a cash prize.

We will also have a Country Store sponsored by all District V Youth. I am asking each youth club or anyone who would like, to donate handmade craft items, plants, or homemade can goods to sell at our Country Store. The money we make will go to our bus fund for camp next summer. Plan now to support your youth club and country store. You will also be asked to work at the store sometime during the day. If you have any items you would like to donate, please contact me at my home after 5:30 p.m. during the week.

A delicious dinner is being planned by the Kitchen Committee at Lodge 88 and will be served from 11:30 on. After the meeting there will be a free dance in the Chandelier Ballroom. Plan now to attend and help build our District V Youth Club.

Fraternally, Richard S. Wahlberg Dist. V DYC 468-2497 SPJST -

From The Lodge Youth Leaders

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

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From The State Youth Director FROM THE DISTRICT V YOUTH COUNSELOR Dear District V Youth: Sunday, Oct . 9th, 1977, will be our District V meeting at Lodge

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Teens: Thank you for the good turnout we had at our past meeting on Sunday, Sept. llth. As you each know we have a busy schedule ahead of us for the next few months.

By the time you read this we will hopefully have had our beach party, weather, permitting, and I know we will have a lot of fun because we always do.

Next on the agenda for September is State Royalty and State YAD. Once again let me say good luck to each of you who are going to State. I know you will make Lodge 88 proud of you.

Coming up in October we have our District V meeting at Lodge 88, Sunday, Oct. 9th. Remember to

Wednesday, September 21, 1977 bring your contributions to the Country Store. These can be handmade craft items, plants, or homemade food items.

Then on Sunday, Oct. 29th, we will decorate for the Junior Youth Club's Halloween Party. Meet at the lodge at 3 p.m. and help think up some spooky things for our younger members. Then on Monday night ,(Halloween) we will help with the party. If you have any good ideas let Linda Wehring or Brenda Martin know because they are the chairpersons incharge of decorations.

Happy birthday to our August and September celebrants. For August they were: Boyce and Royce Griffin and Karen Kaase; for September: Kathy Kaase and Jerry Poston. Happy birthday to each of you, and may you have many more.

Congratulations to Eddie Griffin who is quarterback for the Northbrook freshman football team, a little bird tells me yOU are doing a great job; also Brother Royce Griffin made a touchdown for his sophomore team at Northbrook which helped his team win their game that day. I can't show favorites so I'll have to say congratulations to my son. Mark for the fine job he has been doing as tackle on the Spring Woods sophomore football team, he also made a good play when he recovere'd a fumble week before last helping his team score on the net play and take them to victory. Keep up the good work boys!

Have a good day and I will be looking far you at the forthcoming events.

Fraternally, Mary F. Wahlberg (9-14-77) Teen Leader SPJST --

LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD

Dear Readers, The attendance was fair at the August 28th youth club meeting.

We discussed several items about the club having a float in the Westfest Parade and having a booth at the Westfest grounds. We did real well and could have sold a lot more. We all worked real hard, but I think everyone enjoyed the two days of Westfest.

My thanks to each one of you for all the donations and working at the Westfest booth, and also at home. Thanks very much!

21 Our club had a picnic at Spivey Crossing Sept. 11th. Then we held a program Sept. 14th at the West Rest Haven.

The youth club's projects are collecting glass and Campbell_ soup labels for this month.

State Royalty will be held at Lodge 18, in Elgin, Sept. 24th and State YAD at Temple High School Sept. 25th.

We will be going to Six Flags on Oct. 9th and I need to know if you are going. Please let me know as soon as possible because I have to know by the first of October.

We are taking orders for Christmas cards and other cards, plus Christmas items. You may see some of our samples that we have on hand.

We elected a committee for the SPJST Youth Club Scrapbook.

They are Delores Dobecka, Darrell Uptmor, Richard Lucian, Joyce Wachsrnann, Denaria Perez and Karen Hykel.

Birthdays for September are Lillian Perez, and Theresa Dobecka.

Karen brought the cake. Thank you, Karen! Terry Hykel will bring a cake for the October meeting.

Our next meeting will be Oct. 2nd, and try to attend this meeting because we will •be planning a Christmas program and Christmas projects, so please be present.

I will be seeing you soon.

Fraternally, Willie Mae Schuetz (9-15-7'7) Youth Leader SPJST —

Letters From The Youth LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK

Dear Readers, Our monthly meeting was well attended by 22 members, 10 adults and one visitor.

Miss Bonnie Heft of the First Bank of Snook was our guest speaker and she did an outstanding job speaking to us about opening a savings account. Thanks, Bonnie!

We had a very good turnout for our craft judging.

The calendar for September includes attending the County Fair Parade, County Fair, and the Youth Rodeo; also attending the State Royalty at Elgin, Sept. 24th, and State YA413 at Temple, Sept.

25th. We wish all the contestants the best of luck at these two ac-

tivities.

Have a nice day. See you at our next meeting Wednesday, Oct. 5th, at 6:45 p.m. Bring your crafts.

Fraternally, (9-14-77) Jan Schoenemann — SPJST — LODGE NO. 179, WARRENTON

We enjoyed the letter from Gene Hackemack about his trip to Russia. I even took his article along to our youth club meeting.

It really wasn't a surprise to me because my mother had spoken to his sister, Shirley, and together they planned a job for him. In 1978 our itinerary calls for a full report of all those slides he is sending to Shirley. We will invite the adults, and hope you are willing.

Fraternally, (9-15-7'7) Sue Lynn Schoenst SPJST --

LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS

Dear Vestnik Readers, August 28th at Mott Park was the setting for the SPJST Youth Club picnic.

All members and their guests met at Bardwell Lake (Mott Park) at 2:30 p.m. It was hot, so everyone went swimming. We were only there a little while and it started to rain. Everyone ran out of the water. Soon it stopped raining and we all went swimming again About 6 p.m. everyone stopped swimming long enough to eat supper. Be/ore long, everyone went home. I had a lot of fun and I hope everyone else did too.

The next meeting was set for Wednesday, Sept. 14th.

Fraternally, Laure Krajca (9-10-77) President SPJST — LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON

Dear Readers, Our monthly meeting was called to order Friday, Sept. 2nd at 7:30 p.m.

Linda Norris led the pledge of allegiance to our flag.

A suggestion was made to go Go-Cart racing Sept. 9th. Everyone was in favor of it.

Afterward we had drawing for door prizes. Winners were Val Stein, Doyle Peels and Carol Lueckemeyer.

The meeting was adjourned until next month.

Fraternally, William Janik (10) (9-12-77)

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22 LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK Dear Readers, We had a fantastic day at the Firemen's barbecue. Our Country Store went over real good and we wish to thank you all who donated items to our store. Our other money-making project also did real good. Mrs. Lena Junek was the winner of the barbecue pit that was donated to us by Raymond Kovar, our blacksmith.

Thank you, Mr. Kovar!

Have a nice day.

Fraternally, Jan Schoenemann (9-10-77) - SPJST LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Readers, Lodge No. 47 Youth Club had a great day at Six Flags Over Texas, Saturday, Sept. 10th. I want to thank the mother lodge for chartering the bus and Mrs. Kurecka, our youth leader, for making all chaperones who went along.

Fraternally, Chip Nettles (12) (9-13-77) SPJST

LODGE NO. 117, ROBSTOWN Dear Readers, The Robstown Youth Club held their regular monthly meeting on August 27th at the Jackson Woods Scout Hut. Plans were made for future activities in the youth club. The roll was called and 32 members were present.

The minutes were read from the previous meeting. Plans were made to send a box of clothing to a needy family in Mississippi.

The treasurer's report was then read and the youth leader gave her report.

The meeting was adjourned and a frisbee throwing contest was held followed by refreshments of popcycles and popcorn.

On August 29th all the committee chairmen and all officers met at Mrs. Hmcir's home to plan the newsletter for the next four months; lots of fun things are planned.

Sept. 10th the club went on a bowling party from 3 to 5 p.m. and afterward everyone went to Padre Staples Mall for supper. All returned home at 8 p.m.

Fraternally, Frances McDonald ( 9-15-77) Reporter

LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK Dear Readers, The Snook SPJST Youth Club met on Sept. 7th. Roll call, minutes and treasurer's report were given.

Correspondence for this month included six thinking-of-you cards to elderly persons, one birthday card to honorary grandmother, one get-well card, and one sympathy card.

Magazines were donated to City Mission, cake and $10 donated to the Volunteer Firemen and advertisement for the Firemen's barbecue.

The Country Store at Firemen's barbecue was well attended; $199.37 was made, and $311 was made on tickets sold for the barbecue pit.

New business was gift for honorary grandmother and thank you card for Mr. Kovar, who donated the barbecue pit; also a skit for District I fall meeting was discussed.

Our speaker was Bonnie Hejl who gave a very informative talk on savings accounts.

Don't forget State Royalty and State YAD. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be Oct. 5th, at 6:45 p.m.

Fraternally, (9-15-77) Patti Weisse SPJST

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY The Resolution Committee of Lodge Hvezda Texasu No. 47, Seaton, together with the entire membership, wish to express their deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of brother, JOE E. VANICEK, age 81, of Route 4, Temple, who

passed away Wednesday evening, August 31st, 1977 at his residence.

Brother Vanicek was a retired farmer and a member of SPJST Lodge No. 47 of Seaton, and the Woodmen of the World. He served in the Army in World War I. Rosary for Brother Vanicek was held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2nd in the Harper-Talasek Funeral Home Chapel in Temple.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Saint -Mary's Catholic Church with the Rev. Arthur Michalka officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery, Temple.

Survivors include his sister, Mrs. John Maruna, Jr. of Temple.

May he rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Ruby L. Bolton Dorothy Pechal Adeline Kohutek SPJST —

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 17, Navy Tabor, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother, EMIL M. COUFAL, age 79, of Caldwell, who passed away in the Angleton-Danbury General Hospital, Thursday, August 11th, 1977.

Brother Coufal was born in Providence on June 16th, 1898, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Coufal. He lived around the Caldwell area until 1944 then moved to Freeport.

Funeral services for Bro. Emil Coufal of Freeport were held Saturday, August 13th, in the Lakewood Chapel. Burial was in the Restwood Memorial Park, Lake Jackson.

Survivors include his wife Mary, of Freeport; three sons, Clarence Coufal of Lake Jackson, Lyren Coufal of Pearland and Edward Coufal of Houston; two daughters, Annie Lee Phelps of Freeport and Ola Mae Vinson of Rockwall; one brother, Walter Coufal of Bryan; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren.

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

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

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Wednesday, September 21, 1977 EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 54, West, on, behalf of the entire membership wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of brother BILLY POPP, age 51, who died Tuesday, August 30th, 1977, while enroute to the Whitney Hospital.

Services were held August 31st in Marshall and Marshall Funeral Home Chapel in Hillsboro, with Rev. John Hutcheson officiating; burial was in Ridge Park Cemetery.

Brother Popp was born August 11th, 1926, and was reared in Abbott where he was a graduate of Abbott High School.

He was employed with Safeway Stores in Waco for many years before taking over the grocery store in Abbott in 1965 when his brother Eugene, died.

He managed the store until retiring in 1972 and moving to Lake Whitney.

Brother Popp married Bernice Acton in 1949. He was a member of VFW at West, a member of the First Methodist Church in Whitney, and served in the U.S. Army in the Pacific during World War Survivors include his wife and son Rob Popp of Corpus Christi; daughter, Lou Popp Bourgeois of Dallas; a brother, Edmund Lee Popp of Corpus Christi; a sister, Mrs. Garnett Hoyle of Brownwood, and stepfather, Bill Fritsch of Abbott.

May he rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Rosie Cocek Jan Vaculik SPJST -

ITEMS OF INTEREST WHEN IN DOUBT, THROW IT OUT Prevent foodborne illness—throw out food of questionable safety, Frances Reasonaver, a foods and nutrition specialist, advises.

She is with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, The Texas A&M University System.

Homemakers can be alert to possible spoiled foods by learning some tables, meats, fish, and poultry." signs of spoilage in canned vegetables —Swelled top of jar —Swelled top and bottom of can

parenthesis are for FAST, First Class mail, delivered within 5 days.

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These medical aids can also be You, too, can benefit from these ordered from Mrs. Adolf Motal, 2207 very effective medications by writPoplar, Victoria, Texas 77901. — ing for them today!

The prices below include third plus tax. Add 35c per package for (paid adv. C) class SLOW service mail. Prices in postage.

—Dents along side seams of cans —Foam —Milkyness of juice —Leaks —"Off" odor "Some spoilage, however does not have an 'off' odor. Home-canned food should be cooked for 10-20 minutes for added safety. Do not taste before cooking," she cautioned.

Spoiled fish will have an "off" odor. Gills will be gray or greenish and eyes sunken. The flesh will be easily pulled away from the bones and the fish will not be rigid, the specialist added.

"Pink color on the upper fins and near the tail of shrimp denotes spoilage, as does an 'off' odor similar to ammonia. Some types of shrimp are naturally pink. Cooked shrimp are pink, and both are wholesome if the odor is normal.

"Meat with an 'olif' odor or slimy feel is spoiled. Beef usually spoils first on the surface. Pork spoils first at the meeting point of bone and flesh in the inner portions. To test for spoiled pork, use a pointed knife to reach the interior of the meat. An 'off' odor on the knife means spoilage," she reminded.

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ttedni organ Slovaaski Podporujiel Jedaoty Mita Texas, zaloieni roka 1197

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Z redakce Je jednim z deelu nati jednoty, abychom poskytovali pomoc natim krajantim nejen v dobrem a lacinexn pojitteni na tivot, ale tet abychom dbali o yteobecne povzne seni spolurodtikri.

Je mnoho veci, ktere bychom mohli mladYm poskytnout, jenge jim rnusime rozumet. K nim v nynejti dobe je zapottebi mluvit tak, aby mladi lids se citili, te jsou nam rovni. Maim k nim mluvit ne jako ptisn# USA k neposlutnemu synkovi, ale jako starti bratr k rnladtirnu. Kolik je v nati jedno 1,6 sini takovYch, kde by mladet mela volnou ruku aspori dvakrat do roka? Kolik mame ritednikti anebo vYborti tado yYch, ktetl by dali mladYrn lidem kilo' do ruky a tekli: "Jdete se obveselit, vtak je to tak Yak jako nate. A za nekolik let to bude Opine vase"?

011#1. 110PISOVATELli SPJST PAD JAROMIR (I. 54, WEST, TEXAS Vageni bratti a mile sestry.

Pravidelna schrize SPJST Jarornir e. 54 ye Westu, Tx. byla zahajena pres. Zahirniakem ve tH hodiny odpoledne dne 11. zati 1977. Po ptedneseni ptisahy atmricke vlajce dlenove a dlenky uctily chvili ticha odehod bratra Billy Poppa a ses. Emma Poppove z natich Pad. Vyslovujeme uptimnon soustrast pozristalYm a remtelYm yeenY klid.

Pak pres Zahirniak vyzvai br. to jemnika toeka, aby ptedet1 zapis z natl. posledni schrize a zapis byl rob male riprave pHjat tak, jak byl eten.

Po nem ptednesl finandni zpravu br. Wright a upozornil elenstvo, ge fleet za spottebu elektfiny dinil nekolik stovek dolarti a proto

21. zaii 1977

ROZDAVEJ SRDCE Milos Vesely Nezapomen denne sam sebe se ptat, komu bys met v dlane kousek srdce dkit.

Piidat k nemu nehu pros* lidskych vet nebo jenom tistnev jako drobnY kvet.

Podat teplou ruku a pies trni eest bezpeene a jiste podeprit a vest.

Proto nezapomen Sam sebe se ptat, komu bys mel v dlane kousek srdce dat. bude nutno uyatit zyYteni najemneho anebo najit jivereseni, aby se yYdaje za udriovani sine vyrovnaly a pak navrhl z yYteni dlenskYch poplatkii. Dalti dye sine byly postaveny v okoli a proto se zmentuje podet zajemeti o nag sift.

Sestra Kacitova podala zpravu o stavu finanenich knih a knihy a zaznamy v knihach byly shleclany v naprostem potadku. Zaroveri ozinamila ustanoveni podptirneho stipendia pro studenty pra y, kteti mohou tadat podporu z tohoto stipendijrao fondu na pamatky nedavno zemteleho a zasloutileho ele na nateho tadu a nati jednoty, bratra George Kacite.

Pres. Zahirniak pak uvedl. te se nak mladet opetne ziteastnila sou tege v baseballu a ziskala peknou trofej. Blahoptejeme nati mladeti k tak peknemu rispechu a dekujeme vedoucimu. mulstva Albinu Pichovi za znamenIte vedeni mu g -stva.

Vedouci mladete ses. Mona Zahirnia.kova ptednesla zpravu o sin nosti mladete. Nate mladet se ziieastnila soutege krasy III. okrsku,

navSlivila test praporii nad Texasem zabavni park, pak nekolikrat plavali v rnistnim basenu, pak byli v letnim tabote, kde se u2111 o'erstveho vzduchu a zdraverio pobytu ye volne ptirode.

Ses. tefeikova ptipornela, tie dlen ka nateho klubu mladete Darlene Zahirniakova pfednesla neobycejne pane jeji soutetni tee a podekovala tadu za koupeni a opatieni kvetinove ozdoby pro soutaici.

Bratr president pak oznamil, byl zjitten spalenY motor na chladicim zatizeni a ge je proto Ohodnejai nochat beget motor a chladit mistnosti net zastavovat motor, ktery se pak pit zapnuti spali a oprava stoji vice pen& net fleet za elektriku.

Novi elenove a elenky byly jaty do nateho tadu: Francis Sharp, Cynthia Husakova, John E. Holeeek, Sharon Kahankova, Larry Hykl, vetaina techto dlenti byla zapsana hr. PustejovskYm Pak ptetel k natemu tadu ze sousedniho tadu James J. Paylidek ml s mangelkou Debrou a se syn.= Christopherem a dcerou Candice.

Vitame vtechny nove eleny a e'enky a doufarne, ze se aktivne zapoji do einnosti v natem tadu.

Na zaver teto zpravy ntipominam, ze dalti a posledni schtize v tomto roce bude konana v nrosinci na druhou nedeli a bude potteba projednat driletite veci jako je zyYteni najmu za utivani sine, bude nutno zvolit nove ritedniky a ptipadne zvYteni elenskYch pti • spevkii a proto se dostavte v co moina neivetSim path jig ye DVE hodity odpoledne DRUHOU nedeli v PROSINCI 1977.

Cenu vyhral James J. Pavlitek ml. a schrize byla ukondena ye ctyodpoledne.

Pi S bratrskYm pozdravem Jan Vaculik

ye sttedu 21. zati 1977 VSELICOS Pise Anetika Houdkova Dne 19. tijna jsme byli na svatebnim veseli kdyt se vdavala sl.

Georgia Rejekova, dcera mantela Raymond RejekovSrch za p Gene Sam Hughes. V kostele episkopalnan men oddavky ve 2:30 odpoledne a pak k vederu melt vedeti a tanec v sins SPJST tadu 84. Nay take sin byla-tevabylveika, napInena velmi brzy. Byli tam piibuz.ni odevtad ze strany nevesty a byla vesela nalada. Pied vedeti episkopalni knez podal modlitbu a pak se setadili a tli pro dobrou vete& Vteho bylo dost ttebate bylo vent& mnotstvi lidi a jette zbylo dost pro mnoho host% kdyby byli With. Po veeeti byl pochod novomantela se svatebni drutinou a Oaten a pak hudba Harold Strand z West zadala hat a hned byla sin pina. Bylo to vte pane a sega jsem se tam s mnoha davnYmi pia tell, ktere jsem jit moc dlouhe nevidela. Byla tam pi. Joe Vranova, rozena Faraizlova z Ennis se svSrmi detini a jejich rodinami a pekne Jsrne si pohovoilly o davnYch dasech. Pi. Vranova jest sesttenkou me ptitelkyne Marie Stranske zde a zminie se jit hodne let. Z Ennis tam take byla pi. Rejekova dcerami pi. Frankie Vranovou a pi.

Fuller. Jsem rada, to jsem poznala Pi. Rejekovou neb jest to sestra nazi' dobre ptitelkyne pi. August Pustejovske z West. Tail° me veliee ji poznat a tet jeji pane deer" a vabee vtechny u toho stolu, bylo to vte pi-atelske„ Novomantele obdrieli mnoho krasnYch derka a my jim piejeme vte nejlepti na dalti ceste tivotem. Muslin take sdelit, to ve svatebni drutine bylo 5 drutidek v peknYch tatech a take byly asi tti male drutky. Dekujeme neves'tinnym za pozvani a piejeme vie dobre. Rejdkovi jsou elenove a tadu 84.

V Grand Prairie budou mitt Indiani svaj vfrotni "Pow-Wow" din takove sejiti asi 22 raznSich kme of ze vtech Cast! Ameriky. Budou tam soukmenovci at z Montany a tet z Floridy, a jen z Oklabomy ma pikijet 500 lids. Loni pit melt navttevu ptesahujic 40 tisic a letos pry jich ma bSrt vice. jelikot budou tarn rime kmeny tak budou take razne obleeeni a

budou ptedvadet indianske tance a dovoli pry i "bilSrm tvatim" se zatastnit, cot pied mroha lety by bylo nebylo dovo/eno. Vte se meni a jeden ten Indian se vyslovil, ae kdyby videli jejich ptedkove jak poutivaji moderni pomacky pii techto sejitich, tak ze by se v probe obratili. Ale mladi chti udrlet sve no.rodni tradice a zvyky a tak musi nekdy vtelijak pokradovat. Byli jsme (moji bratti a ja) mnohokrate v Oklahorne na takovSTch sejitich a je to zajimave videt jine zvyky, kultury a pti torn si take vain svYch ptedkii. V natem Texasu mame jen jeden kmen indianskY poblite Liv!ngston, Tx., a tam jsme take byli a moc se me to tam libilo v tech borovYch lesich a lid jest velmi ptatelskY a fislutnk. Tento Alabama- Coushatta kmen jest nyni sobestaenSr a dovede se utivit sam bez cizi pomoci a ja jim pieji. Pki techto sejitich Indiana tito prodesaji aye vSrrobky ktere zhotovili behem roku a bilS, lid rad kupuje vtelicos za dobre penize — obzvlatte jejich zlatnicke zboti, neb toto je nyni v mode a jest velmi pane.

Prave me byly sdeleny dye zpravy, sice ne vesele ale muslin je sdeht, aby ptatele vedeli o tom.

Nejdtive zprivu o tom, to p. Marvin Slovak, syn mantela Ernest SlovakovYch zde se nachazi v Garland Memorial nemocnici a je snad dosti nemocen. Jest to syn me sestienky (bYvale Emmy NovYch) a ja i moji bratti piejeme mu brzke uzdraveni neb jest to hodnY hoch. Druha zprava jest ta, to p.

Frank Spaniel jest tet v Baylor nemocnici po operaci a snad pry se ja pane pozdravuje. I jemu piejeme aby hodne brzy mohl jiti doma k jeho rodine. Obema pacientem nate nejuptimnejti ptini a vteho dobreho do daltich let.

Ve Virginia City, Nevada men letos °pet vYroeni velbloudi dostihy a poeitalo se, to behem dvou dna na 30 tisic lldi se ptijde podivat na tyto soutetie a trochu zpcstilt /nest°, ktere behem let Apia skoro zaniklo. Pied sto lety zde by lo velmi Ey° nebot' velbloudi vozili naklady soli do sttibrnSrch ktere byly tehdy aspetne, ale easem obyvatel ubylo a mesto upa dalo. Asi to bylo zajimave pozorovat dostihy, tie?

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25 SIC* KRO1U2EK LEN V ENNIS Nate zakijova schaze se nam pelt ne vydatila i ptesto, te, pied re.nem se ptihnala bouie a misty dobte zaprtelo. Ptitomno bylo 33 dlenek a dve navttevnice. Pani Agnes Madel a pi. Emily (Doletal) Kubel ka a take panove Polatek, Zvolanek, HejnY, Vilem a Joe Hondek.

Vytizen pozdrav od sestry Mary Lata. Postradaly jsme sestry Roberts, Witnewski, Janeeka, Marutak, Jatka, a Hrabina, ktere nebyly schilze ptitomne. Byly jsme poteteni zpravou, ze sestra Botenka Trojadkova ut jest doma z 'nemocnice a rychle se uzdravuje, cot ji ze srdce piejem. Protila se deka pro sestru Rose Mynateik, a deka kroutku, kterou si nektera tt'astna odnese dome co &trek k Vanocam. Zazpivaly jsme tem ktere maji v zati narozeniny: Albie Nesuda, Doris Foit, Marie Pettik, Rose Marie Trojadek, Mary Novy a ptaly mnoho daltich narozenin. Sestra Ann a Bob Zvolanek se Wastne navratili domt ze zamo Ann nam zdelila ze navttivili razne vyznamne mista kde jette nebyli a vtude se men dobte. Zarmoutila nas zprava kterou nam zdelila sestra Polatkova ze pi. Botena Brotkova ktera bydli se svoji dcerou Jitinkou v Dallas nahle onernocnela na srdedny zachvat a naleza se v nemocnici. Sestry ticiho kroutku posilaji srdednY pozdrav s pranim rychleho uzdraveni, neb jest nate dobra ptitelkyne a bYvala Ennisadka. Mile sestry nate sestra ptedsedkyne me pots.dala abych zavdas oznamila. to nate listopadova, schaze, ktera jest spojena s posvicenskou hastinou bude odlotena o tSrden pozdeji, mssto 10. na 17. listopadu nisledkem toho to 10. listopadu sill jest pronajmuta ku potadaneho banketu Tak si to prosim poznaete na. kalendati, aby jste si nezpletly datum, neb to by nas mrzelo.

Nate ptitti salute se bude konat 13. tijna. Dostavte se zase v pinem poetu neb bude vice dfiletitell° jednanf.

S pozdravem !Mena Zazvorkeva, - SPJST ANTONIN CBITTUSSI (1847-1891) f.Tvodem k posmrtne vzpomince na Antonina Chittussiho chtel bych alespon struene se zminit o

26 cizim pristehovalectvi na dzemi dneSnich tech a Moravy, panel/a& tomto avodem jen vice vynikne iiti se rodiny Ant. Chittnssiho s eeskYm narodem na rozdil od statlsica nerneckYch ptistehovalca, kteti se nejen neptizpasobili dokonce usilovali o znideni Ceskeho naroda. K temto nepfa.tali= Vaeho deskeho patfili tea o drodilci, kteti, ac s deskymi jmeny, se za svuj pavod stydeli, svou krev zapfeli a spolupracovali na ponemeeni pohraniei a jinYch oblasti stare vlasti.

Jak k eizimu pfistehovalectvi doAlo? Ceske kralovstvi jii v rannem sttedoveku syYm bohatvim a vyspelosti patiilo k nejpkednegim zemim Evropy. Tyto podminky kaly ptistehovalce, pfedevSim z Nemecka., k podileni se na tomto blahobytu. V dobe poslednich Pfemyslovca dochazelo pak k organizovanemu naboru nemeckYch pfistehovalcil hlavne pro tehda fidee osidlena pohranieni azemi, ponevadi rostouci podet obyvatelstva techto oblasti zvySnval bohatstvi i moc'teichto feudalnich vladca. PozdejAi ofidinou Lvabskeho pfisteho valectvi byl rozvijejici se dalni pramysl: to nejvYstiinejSim kladem byly doly na sttibro u Jihlavy, kde Nemci se uvelebili tak, ze od to doby se datuje ponerneeni jihlayske oblasti.

Vyrnfeni Ptemyslovcil po meei a nastoleni Lucemburka jen zyksailo ptistehovaleckou vinu do 6eslOch zemi obzvla gte v dobe Karla IV, jet byl kralem deskYna a zaroven eisatem nerneckYrn. Ceske kralovstvi stalo tehda na vrcholu sve mod a slavy; do Prahy a cele zeme se cizinci hrnuli jako vosy na med. Vella vets'ina techto tehdejtich pfistehovalca nejen se nezilla s deskYm narodem, ale raznYzni intrikami dosahla takove mod., to poroudela domanacimu lidu ye vlastni jeho zemi. Jak daleko se ve'001 tito nestydati pitaivnici ukazuje nasledujici skuteenost: Na praiske universite zalotene Karlem IV roku 1348 ze 4 hlasa rozhodujIcIch o osnovach a vedeni tett) moire akoly melt cizinci hiasy a deal hlas pouze jeden! Dekretern Vaclava IV (syn Karla IV) v roce 1409 tato do nebe volajlei ostuda byla zrueena a Kemal z uni-

VESTNtK versity byli vyhoatent Vaclav IV zeintel 30. dervence 1419 ardeeni mrtvici na podatku husitskYeh bou ki; behem HusitskYch valek pfistehovalectvi ustalo a mnohde se ne mci Dokonce vystehovali. Od roku 1434 (husitske valky skandeny, Zigmund, bratr Vaclava IV. kral uherskY a cisaf nemeckY se stal tat' kralem deskYm) do roku 1471 (rok finuti deskeho krale Jitiho z Podebrad) cizi ptistehevalectivi do stare vlasti bylo bezvYznamne, po tomto roce za vlady Jagellonca vAak vratilo se pomalu do starch koleji.

Prvni z Hazsburka Ferdinand I rakousky dosahl Ceskeho i uherske ho tranu jeliko2 jeho Sena Elizabeth byla sestrou Ludvika Jagellonskeho, krale deskeho a uherskeho, kterY zahynul bez pertomIca batinach u Mohaee ( v dneAnim Mad'arsku u jugosla yskYch hranic) po prahrane bitve s Turky. I kdy hlavnim mestem tfi nyni spojenYch kralovstvi byla Praha as do roku 1611, kdy MatyaS sesadil sveho bratra Rudolfa II a ptenes1 cisatskY dam do Vidne, pfiste'hovalectvi a ponemeovani pokraeovalo rychleji nei kdy pfedtim. Naboien ske rozdily ye stare vlasti nejen pomahaly tato neblahe situaci ale nakonec byly i jednou z hlavnich ptiein pratske deienestrace a tim poeatku 30 lete valky. Jeliko2 zajmem ptistehovalca — do belohor ske doby na 90 procent pouze z Nemecka — byl typickY pan-Germanismus, T. J. uchvaceni mod a vykotist"ovani domaciho obyvatelstva, tito "take spoluobeane" nejen vesmes nedinne pfitiliZeli za pasu o byti CI nebyti eeskeho naroda v 30 lete valce, ale i tento boj sabotovali. V dobe pobelohorske pak, kdy ternef tfena obyvatelstva eeskeho kralovstvi ocleAla pro sve pfesveddeni do exilu a fada hrada a zamkii byla proclaim odmenou za babku raznYm dobrodruhum se Alechtickym titulem a prazdnou kapsou z raznYch katolic Icych zemi Evropy slou2icim ye vItezne cisatske armade, pfedbelohorati nemeeti pfistehoValci spo lu se zaplavou nave naverbovanYch kolonista se stall habsburskr mi pochopy ku koneenemu ujatme ni eeskeho lidu. Mez4 novym panstvem se nyni tez objevila gpanelhalska, francouzska a i holandska jmema a tato Alechta,

y e doma v hradku na spadnuti, nyni v palacich, si poslala po zabydleni i pro slutebnictvo, s kterym se mohla domluvit v rodnem j azyce. V nekterYch pfipadeth bylo poslano i pro Cast chudeho obyvatelstva cifivejAich nepatrnych panstvi teto nova 'Slechty k zal dne ni poloprazdnYch mest a opu gtenYch vesnic. V nekolika desitkach let, po ryehlem zbohatnuti tohoto panstva z Nemanic, byli do tech tea pozvani doeasne i natrvalo femeslnici, stavitele a umelci vaeho druhu zkragit, pfebudovat nebo postavit zamky, palace a kostely k zvelebeni jejich rodu na yeene easy. Cizi Alechta jineho net nemeckeho pavodu se postupem easu stoprocentne ponemeila rozdil ad prostYch lidi Apanelsko - francouzsko-italskeho piivodu, kde znadne procento pobelohorskYch pkistehovalca tohoto druhu se allo s eeskYm lidem.

Nemeeti pfistehovalci v CeskYch zemich /male v drtive vetaine pokraeovali ye sve nekale prdci s koneenYm cilem znielt eeskY narod a2 do roku 1945, kdy pravem byli z nag' stare vlasti vyhoSteni.

Picistehovalci italskeho, francouzskeho nab jineho net nemeckeho pavodu si vat li svych domacich spoluoneana a jejieh fedi tak, se stall vesmes kladnimi deny eeskeho naroda. V nekterYeh pfipadech (Ica by tak bylo i v nagich desk() - americkYch organizaeich kde mama cele spousty jinonarodovca) byli CeSi ciziho piivodu nejen lepgi zracica-zaprodanca, kWh za hrst endovice a piny Zlab zapfeli za rakouske poroby sviij pavod, ale i pfedeili ty vla2ne Cechy kterYm byla narodni otazka lhostejna.

Vibe, kde je Ferrara v Italii? Toto mesto s bohatou stfedovekou historii se nachazi jihozapadne od deity nejvetAi italske teky Padu v provincii Emilia a odtud se poeatkern 18 stoleti ptistehoval do tech dedeeek Antanina Chitttussiho, malife a vlastence.

Antonin Chittussi se narodil v roce 1847 (pied 130 lety) v rodiny maleho kupce v Ronove nad Donbravkou. MladY Antonin ji2 v rannem veku projevil malifske nadani a tak po ukoneeni zakladnich S'kol byl rozdil poslan do Prahy na akademii umeni. To jiz ChAtussi byl nad genYm eechem a vlastencem

Ve siiredu 21. WEI 1977 coe dokazal v roce 1875, kdy s Mikulagem Altera byl vedoucim vzboutenYch studentii umelecke a kademie proti nemeckemu prof esoru Woltmannovi, kterY neuznaval 'Ceske umeni. Oba vficici — Aleg i Chittussi — byli vyloudeni ze Skoly a potrestani nekolikadennim vezenim. Odchod z akademie vgak Chittussirnu jenom prospel jellkoti z ail/601h° celkem nerispe g -nehoistrckehomalitenrsty se brzy stal vynikajicim krajinatem. V to dobu se seznamil s mnohYmi deskYmi unreel a Uterity, jsa vgude vitan jako narodni hrdina. Tenkrate tei poznal rodinu doktora Braunera, jeho dcera Zderika se stala Chittussiho gadkou a negt'astnou laskou.

Rodina Braunerova vtak pomohla Chittussimu k caste do Patige, kam odejel v doprovodu Zdeneina oratra v roce 1879 a ztistal tarn s ptestavkami 10 let. V Peal noel,na jeho velka, era Wye poznava slavne mistry Barbizanske gkoly — Theodora Rouseaua, Daubignyho a Corota. Synovde slavneho Mileta mu ukazal vyznam volne malby videneho a nutnost neutapet se v detailech. Chittussi pak rispeine nejen vystavoval sve obrazy na stavach v Patiti, ale posilal sve dila tee do Prahy. K nejsilnejeim sloikam jeho skveleho umeni patti volna traktace krajiny, tlumena barevnost a svetelnost; MMus si dovedl sve francouzske zku genosti ptenest do Ceske polohy jak ukazuji jeho obrazy ze 2eleznjrch hor a slavng, jeho dila jihodeskYch rybniku. Chittussi to tee byl, kdo vYtvarne objevil Jinni 6echy. "Nita mu tak nerozumim, jako to nagi deske krajine" napsal tento umelee V. Fridovi v jednom svem dopisu. Chittussi ma navic velkou zasluhu, ae vymanil Ceske krajinaitstvi definitivne z nemeekeho vlivu svym modernim pojetim napinenym hlubokYm citem. V tomto ohiedu nejvice vynikaji jeho komorni obrazy intimnich naiad.

Neni pak divu, ze se tikalo, eaei Matakovi jsou site zapsani mistra Matika, ale chodi se &it malovat k Chittussimu — Po pteddasnem umeleove rimrti (Chittussimu bylo pouze 44 let) se cela tehdejgi mlada generace v Cele s vynikajicim umeleem Ant. Slaviekern ptihlasila k jeho odkazu.

Antonin Chittussi zerntel 1. kvet

na 1391 v Praze na Vinohradech a je pohiten na posvatnem Slavine na staroslavnern Vygehrade, kde vednYm snem spi nejlep gi synove eeskeho naroda. Hrob Antonina Chittussiho je ozdoben starodavnym renesandnim tepanYm ktieem venovanYm jeho pamatce nejlepti mi Jeho ptatell: znamYrn basnikern Juliem Zeyerem a malitkou Zdenkou Braunerovou, Jan J. Karas z Houstonu SPJST

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Na vYbor co se tYkalo platu atedniktim jsou jak nasleduje: bratr Alfred Klusadek Jr., sestra Gladys Marek a bratr Elmer 8krabanek.

Na vYbor opravu tadovYch stanov byli ustanoveni: sestra Mary Vagidek a bratti Johnnie Hrugka, Frank KlinkovskY Anton Vitek, Emil Hejl, Jerry Chupik a J. D. Chlapek.

Nage ptigti sehfize se bude bYvat prvni nedeli 2. tijna ye 2 hodiny odnoledne. Ptijcite v hojnem poetu.

Dvetni ceny dostali sestry Dolfina Krahulik a Julia Vitek. Po schfizi jsme se vespolek pobavili pii vesele hodince.

Na shledanou pfigti schfizi Se sesterskYm pozdravem Annie Jakubec, dopis.

Mile sestry a bratti, Ptedseda Alfred Klusadek zahajil naai posledni schtizi za dosti hojne navgtevy dlenti. Po vzdani slibri vernosti nag.m vlajkam (nosiei vlajek byli bratti Clarence Sodek a Johnnie Hrugka) jsme zristall stat a tichou modlitbu jsme uctili pamatku na gich zesnulYeh Merril bratra Rudolph Le gikar a Joe E. VanICek. test budi g jejich pamatce, at' odpodivaji v pokoji!

PozristalYm rodinam vyslovujeme SPJST nejvroucnej gi soustrast.

Navgtevy jsme Ann Balusek, Marylou 81ciabanek a Joe Krahulik. Navgtevy jsou vedy vitane a ptichodte zase.

Nemocne Cleny jsme meli, sestry Doris Holtman, Mary Kohutek a Betty Jo Ketterman, a pozdeji v automobilovem negtesti byli zraneni bratr a sestra Ed. a Rosa Schneider od Seaton. Ne gtesti se F stalo v Temple. Vgem nemocnkm prejeme aby byli brzo zdravi.

Nove Cleny jsme ptijali: cia Ann Meyer, Leroy ,M. Meyer, Albert Louis Glaser Jr., Shane M. Kolar, a Anissa Carlene Jistel. Vitame Vas mezi nas a ptichoclte do schuzi i na zabavy.

Tajemnice Dolores Skrabinek nebyla ptitomna, jeji misto zabrala pro tuto sehrizi sestra Emily Stuteville, ktera ptedetla protokol z minute schrize, kterY ptijat jak sepsan. Zpravy v gech ritednikfi a vYborti byly dobre.

Korespondence byly nand — de kovne listky od rodiny zesnuleho VEDEC SVETOVEHO Rudolph Legikara a od bratra Joe Jim Kohut. Dekovnk listek od ses- JMENA try Katharine Morris. Poukazku Na brnenskem hibitove zaujme navitevnika do pametniho fondu na $5.00 za zajimavy parnatnik venovani na pamatku unibratrem Rudolph Le gikar od ses-, versitniho profesora dr. K. Absolona. Byl badatelem v krasovych oblastech, zvloite v Motry Annie Jakubec a clekovnY 11- rayskem krasu a na Balkan& Zaloiil prvni stek od Sokohl z Dallas, kteti me- pavilon Anthropos v Brne a nalezl Vestonic(vlv). zde v Seaton na na- kou Venuii. li gem vYroenim pikniku.

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SPJST CALENDAR FUR SPJST LODGES ONLY NOTICE: Standing announcements of lodge meeting dates are found in the Bulletin Board section. * * Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood Friday, Sept. 23 — Social Night, 8 p.m. Public is invited Saturday, Sept. 24 — Grones-Pustejovsky wedding reception Friday, Sept. 30 — Social Night, 8 p.m. Public is invited Saturday, Oct. 1 — Public Dance; Billy Uptmor and The Makers Sunday, Oct. 2 — Lodge 6 meeting, 3:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 7 — Social Night, 8 p.m. Public is invited Friday, Oct. 14 — Social Night, 8 p.m. Public is invited Saturday, Oct. 15 — Alvin Pavlas' 25th anniversary celebration Sunday, Oct. 16 — RVOS No. 46 meeting Friday, Oct. 21 — Social Night, 8 p.m. Public is invited Friday, Oct. 28 — Social Night, 8 p.m. Public is invited — SPJST — Lodge No. 13, Dime Box Saturday, Sept. 24 — Good Vibrations SPJST —

Lodge No. 18, Elgin 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 Saturday, Oct. 8 -- Hi-Toppers Sunday, Oct. 16 — Leo Majek, 5 hours, 4 to 9 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 22 — Harry Czarnek and The Texas Dutchmen Saturday, Oct. 29 — Second Annual Fall Festival & Chili Supper Saturday, Nov. 5 — Bert Rivera and The Night Riders Saturday Nov. 12 — The, Texas Brass (Orch.)

— SPJST Lodge No. 24, Cyclone (Flag Hall) Saturday, Sept. 24 — Journeymen Clams Regulations: Dresses and pant. salts for women: men: no blue jeans).

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men Saturday, Oct 22 — Jodie Mikula Saturday, Nov. 5 — Westernaires and The Blazers Saturday, Nov. 26th — Jodie Mikula Orch. vs. Vrazels SPJST

Lodge No. 29, Taylor Saturday. Sept. 24 — Battle dance, Vrazels vs. Rheinsteins, 8-12:30 Saturday, Oct. 1 — Jodie Jay Saturday, Oct. 8 — Fritz Hodde Saturday, Oct. 22 — Vrazels Saturday, Oct. 29 — Moods 8:30 to 12:30 SPJST —

Lodge No. 35, Elk Saturday, Sept. 24 — Otis and The Bestyets Saturday, Oct. 1 -- Jerry and The Melody Five Saturday, Oct 8 — Journeymen Saturday, Oct. 15 — The Starlites Saturday, Oct. 22 — Blacky and The Country Gentlemen Saturday, Oct 29 — Otis and The Bestyets Saturday, Nov. 5 — Jerry and The Melody Five Saturday, Nov. 12 — Blacky and The Country Gentlemen Saturday, Nov. 19 — The Starlites Saturday, Nov. 26 — Otis and The Best Yets SPJST —

Lodge No. 39, Bryan Saturday, Sept. 24 — No dance SPJST —

Lodge No. 47, Seaton Saturday, Sept. 24 — Barn dance; 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 Sunday, Oct. 2 — Lodge and YC meetings, 2 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 8 — Gilbert Kautz Orchestra Tuesday, Oct. 11 — Choral practice, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Oct 15 — Jerry Haisler and The Melody Five Sunday, Oct. 16 — RVOS No. 5 annual meeting and election of officers, 2 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 18 — Board meeting, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 22 — Blue Vest Boys Tuesday, Oct. 25 — Choral practice, 8 p.m.

(Dress Policy: Ladies, dresses only; men, no clue leans.

Lodge No. 54, West Saturday, Sept. 24 — Wedding anniversary reception Wednesday, Oct. 5 — Youth meeting and bowling party Sunday, Oct. 16 — Abbott Catholic Church picnic Saturday, Oct,. 22 — Soukup-Machovsky wedding and dance Saturday, Oct. 29 — Holy-Terry wedding and dance — SPJST Lodge No. 66, Waco (Linden Hall) 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 Saturday, Oct. 29 -- Gilbert Kautz Orchestra Saturday, Nov. 5 — Vrazel Polka Band Saturday, Nov. 12 — Edna Polka Boys Saturday, Nov. 19 — Polk Patriot Orchestra Saturday, Nov. 26 — Bill Kucera's Czechmates — SPJST — Lodge No. 74, Lovelady Saturday, Sept. 24 — Centurions Every Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Skating for the youth, games for the adults.

Every Saturday, 10 to 2, Skating for members and guests, 50e adm.

(All of our regular Saturday ni ght dances are from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. Lod ge phone: 54S-8200: SPJST —

Lodge No. 81, Needville Sunday, Oct. 2 — Lodge annual barbecue, serving time, 11 a.m.

SocIai ni ghts at 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday.

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Supper served from 5 to 8 p.m. Breakfast is served at our Friday and Saturda y night Minces and special dances.

Wednesday, September 21, 1977 Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth Friday, Sept. 30 — Lodge dance; The Dixie Polka Kings SPJST — Lodge No. 130 Dallas & Sokol Zizka Saturday, Sept. 24 — Czech Mates from Dallas Saturday, Oct. 8 — Eric Honza Saturday, Oct. 22 — Harold Strand Orchestra (spoils. Lodge 130) Saturday, Oct. 29 — Country Polka Boys Saturday, Nov. 12 — Czech Mates of Dallas Saturday, Nov. 26 — Polka Patriots of Dallas CDress Code: Women — dresses, evening Pantsuits; men — coats, leisure suits, shirts inside trousers, no blue 'earn).

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31 and The Gentres Saturday, Oct. 29 — Jerry Haisler and The Melody Five vs. Bill Walt's Goodtimers Game Ni g ht every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.; kitchen open Second Wednesday or each month: youth club meetin g at 6:30 p.m.; adult meeting, 7:30 P.M. SPJST —

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Socials every Thursday at 8 p .m. and Saturday at 2 P.M.. Executive meetings 4th Wednesday of month. 7:30 p.m. Lod g e litig ation 911 E. Shaw, Phone 472-9388 SPJST — Lodge No. 177, Academy Saturday, Sept. 24 — Jerry, Butch and The Gentres Saturday, Oct. 1 — Al Dean and The All-Stars Saturday, Oct. 8 — The Moonshiners of Manor and Otis Beck and The Best Yets Saturday, Oct. 15 — Johnny Lyon Janete Lynn — The Nu-Notes Saturday, Oct 22 — Jerry, Butch,

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