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Official Organ Of The Slavonic Benevolent Order Of The State Of Texas HUMANITY

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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 OCTOBER 5, 1977 VOLUME 65, NUMBER 40

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK Saturday, morning, Sept. 24th, we left the Vestnik composition in the hands of Sister Sefcik and Brother Ripley and left to attend the PC meeting at the SL at 10 a.m. Due to heavy traffic and road repairs, we arrived after they had convened. They were revamping and rearranging their guidelines and adding some. There were questions raised and ideas offered in a spirit of harmony by all present. The consensus of their opinions was that it would make their (the Publication Committee's) position much clearer and easier if any matter not pertaining to the Vestnik and its publication, etc., is brought up by the editor, if it is so desired, not as editor but as a member. Their reasoning was understandable and, always in the fear that any quote in the editorial can be and sometimes is misinterpreted, it is desirable that their minutes be the official report of the meeting. As stated, it was a friendly meeting and ended after 2 p.m. * * After eating a quick lunch it was time to start on to Lodge No. 18, Elgin, for the State YAD Royalty at 4:30 or 5 p.m. Arriving at Taylor about 3:30 p.m., the thought came to mind that while on the way to see our youth at Elgin, 17 miles on down the road, it would be the fraternal thing to do to spend a few minutes with our elderly folks

TODAY'S QUOTES .. .

You can't climb the ladder of success with cold feet.

The man who distrusts everyone he sees must spend much time in front of his mirror.

A man becomes wise by watching what happens to him when he isn't.

A good secretary is one who can keep up with her boss when he is dictating and ahead of him when he is not.

About the only thing you're sure to ,get just by asking for it is trouble.

The great lesson about time is that you never have any moment but the one right now. Too often we live in the past of what was or in the future of what may be; completely ignoring the NOW that is. at our S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home there.

It was indeed a rewarding short time, well spent by all. You step into a spotless lobby with shiny floors and feel that you are in someone's living room. Not long ago, a letter in the Vestnik stated that they do not have to get ready for the State Health Dept. inspectors and that is true.

After shaking hands with all in the spacious lobby, Sister Annie Troubil took us down the "hospit-

al" wing and introduced us to all of the folks there. They were all so thankful for a few words, either in English or Czech. It is really worth a person's time to see their appreciative smiles and attitudes.

One little lady said: "We think of Mrs. Troubil as a little angel; she treats us as if she was our mother."

Having known Mrs. Troubil many years, it is easy to believe. She and her late husband, Brother Rudolf Troubil, took care of your editor's mother for many years during the 11 years she spent there — care that will never be fOrgotten. Brother Troubil died while attending the 1968 convention in Dallas, and his funeral was the only reason yours truly arrived in Dallas during that convention.

One little lady stated: "You don't know how much we enjoy the Vestnik; it is the only way we keep up with what is going on!" We thank all of them.

Time was fleeting, so a few quick photos were taken (they appear in the Czech Section with both Czech and English cutlines), and the ladies were setting out the evening meal in the spotless eating area. It was about 4:10 p.m. They requested a song so we all sang, "Chaloupky pod horami" (Cottages at the Foot of the Mountains) in Czech and "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" for those who understood English and, almost regretfully,

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vEsiNIK Entered as Second Class Matter January 3rd, 1933, at West, Texas, under the Act of congress of August 24, 1922.

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Res. 778-3720 JERRY MIKULAS, JR., Financial Secretary — Res: 773-2950 R. 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 18945 HENRY VITEK, Dist. II AC 512; 859-2549 P.O. Box 67, Granger 16530 CYRILL (SID) POHLADNIS, 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.

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PUBLICATION COMMITTEE DISTRICT III — Edward Mazenec, Chmn.

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Route 7, Box 834 — Lubbock 79401 DISTRICT I — Melvin H. Skrabanek. Sec. PO Box 270 — Caldwell 77838 DISTRICT II — Ruby L. Bolton 1017 South 23rd, Tem p le '76501 DISTRICT V — Tommy H. Lostak PO Box 194 -- Danbury 77534 DISTRICT VI — Sophie Dybala Star Rt., Box 10,14 Ganado, Tx 77962 DISTRICT VII -- Emil E. Matula 303 Gayle — San Antonio, Tx 78223 BY-LAW COMMITTEE JERRY MILAN — Chairman 6208 Lakeside Dr. — Port Worth 78135 MRS. THELMA HRNCIR, Secretary 10610 Stonewall Blvd.—Cor pus Christi 78410 STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR MRS. DOROTHY MASSEY, PO Box 100, Tem p le, Tx 76501 -- Res. Phone 773-3101 STATE FIELD MANAGER SILAS H. smrrn — PO BOX 100, Tem p le, Tx 76501 — Phone AC 817; 773-1575 Home Phone 817; 756-3427 DISTRICT SALES REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT I Bennie F. Trcalek -- Route 3 Caldwell Tx 77836 — Ph: AC 713; 272-8146 DISTRICT II 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 (Tem p orarily Vacant) DISTRICT V Mrs. Evelyn Mikeska, 10126 Moorberr y Lane Houston, Tx 77080 — Ph: 713; 468-3126 DISTRICT VI Edwin Smaistria, 305 Birchwood Dr., Victoria, Tx 77901 — Ph: AC 512; 573-7870 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Tillie VaIchar — Route 1, Box 55 Jourdanton, Tx 78026 — Ph: AC 512; 784-3202 DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT 1 Melinda Faust — Box 125, Snook, Tx 77878 Tele p hone: (713) 272_8317 DISTRICT 11 Frank Klinicovsky — 1503 E. Central Tem p le, Tx 76501 — Ph: AC 817; 773-4801 DISTRICT III Ed Barnes — 11012 Gene tta Drive Dallas, Tx 75228 — Ph: AC 214; 270-3178 DISTRICT IV Mrs. Ed. Heisler -- Route 1 Seymour, Tx 76380 — Ph: AC 817; 888-3309 DISTRICT V Richard 9. Wahlberg -- 10506 Ma y field Rd., Houston, Tx 77043 — Ph: AC 713; 488-2497 DISTRICT VI Mrs. Frank Brdecka — Route 1, Box 150 Rosenberg, Tx 77471 — Ph: AC 713, 232-2085 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Maxine Pa y liska — Route 2, Box 151 Ploresville, Tx 78114 -- AC 512; 393-2030 Unsolicited mat(,rials for publication cannot be returned unless sufficient postage is attached. This includes pictures. The expense of publishing en g a g ement and wedding p ictures must be born by the sender.

Changes of acbiress and correspondence concerning delivers • of the Vestnik must be sent to the Sla p revae Lod g e, Box 100. Temple, Texas 76501.

Paid subscript ions and advertising matter should be ad dressed to the Vestnik, West, Texas 76691.

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

hastened on.

* * We arrived at Elgin just as the program was beginning and finished our roll of film we had begun In Taylor. The program was beautiful and, each year, we never cease to admire the speeches and presentations of them by our youth! We took a few pictures, and they appear in this issue, however, Brother Glenn Psencik was the official photographer, employed by the SL, and we will wait for further . pictures and cutlines from them.

This year's winners in Royalty were: Steven Stanislav, king; Jet: fery Nors, duke (III); Donna Trcalek, queen; and Michelle Surovik, duchess (I).

Again, the judges are not to be envied; theirs were difficult decisions to make. All contestants were well prepared and the parents and youth counselors, leaders, etc., are to be congratulated.

After all, it is the interest that the parents devote to their youth makes our youth program successful.

NEWSBR1EFS Chester Shmoldas of Crockett, prominent SPJST Sales Representative in Dist. II, was recently injured in an car accident near his farm. He is convalescing at his home near Crockett — Rt. 4, Box 189 (75835). * * Brother Lad Zatopek, Dist. II SR., is recovering from recent surgery in his home in Temple and will soon be returning to his SR duties. * * Seaton Brass Band Performs The 30-piece Seaton Brass Band recently performed at the FirstYear Anniversary of the opening of the' Temple Mall on Saturday, Oct. lst. The group will also tape a program in the studios of KGENTV the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 11th. The latter will be telecast twice, once at 12 noon on Oct. 16th on the program "Newswatch Presents," and again at 1 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17th. * * Brother Stanley Patak is recuperating from recent surgery in Methodist Hospital in Dallas and should be dismissed within a short time. Brother Patak is the State Vice President of the RVOS and a niember of SPJST Lodge No. 130 in

Wednesday, October 5, 1977 Jerry Sumbera, 82, of West, passed away at 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27th in a Waco nursing home.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Kotch Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. William Benish and SL President Nick A. Morris officiating. Burial was in National Cemetery, near West.

Brother Sumbera was a longtime and dedicated member of Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood, a WW I veteran and a retired farmer.

• • Sebesta-Pagac Reunion The Paul Sebesta and Rozina Pagac family reunion will be held in SPJST Snook lodge building on Sunday, Oct. 16th. Lunches are to be brought by all and lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. Drinks, plates, etc., will be furnished. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Please send names of deceased to Annie Holick, Rt. 2, Box 197, Somerville, Tx 77879; also send marriage and babies' names information to supplement the family tree book.

• • Trlica-Kopecky Reunion The Trlica-Kopecky Reunion will be held Sunday, Oct. 9th at the American Legion Hall in Hallettsville. Each family is asked to bring a basket lunch as in the past. * • Holy Reunion The Holy family reunion will be held Saturday, Oct. 22nd, 1977, at the Crosby Brethren Education Building in Crosby. Each family is asked to bring their paper plates and cups; the eating utensils will be provided. Dinner will be served at noon. Try to be present by 10 or 11 am. so the family can visit.

—Mrs. Joe Sirocka • • 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.

Mrs. Hattie Kamas Rt. 1, Box 351 Beilville, Tx 77418

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Directions to the site of the District I fall meeting. Go 2 miles north of the intersection of Hwy. '7 and 39 to the George Washington Carver School located in the community of Concord in Leon County, approximately 9 miles west of 1-45 and Centerville.

Dessert and coffee will be served following the business meeting.

Fraternally, Jacquelyn Wakefield SPJST —

DISTRICT I FALL MEETING Dear Members and Readers: Our District I fall meeting will be held at the Old Carver School in Centerville, with Lodge 188 as host lodge. The date is Sunday, Oct. 9th. Directions to the meeting site appear with the map at the top of this page.

Please make plans to attend.

Fraternally, Donnie Victorick Dist. I President SPJST — LODGE NO. 188, CENTERVILLE Dear Members and Friends: The Deerest Lodge No. 188, Centerville, extend an invitation to District I members and guests Sunday, Oct. 9th, to the District I fall meeting. Registration will begin at 1:30 p.m. at the Carver School Gym on Highway 79, 2 miles north of Highway 7, at Robbins,

DISTRICT I FALL MEETING AGENDA 1:30 p.m. — Registration 2:00 p.m. — Meeting Called to Order by Dist. I President Donnie Victorick Pledge to the American Flag Welcome by Host Lodge 188 President Introduction of SL Officers and Guests Roll Call of Lodges — District Vice President Teddie Dusek Reading and Approval of the Spring Meeting Minutes Reading of Correspondence Treasurer's Report — Marlene Horak District I Director's Report John Kubena District Youth Counselor's Report — Melinda Faust District Rest Home Director's Report — Melvin Skrabanek District Sales Representative's Report — Ben Trcalek Supreme Lodge Report — SL Officers Vestnik Editor's Report Other Reports Youth Program

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4 Old Business New Business Selection of Site for Spring Meeting Announcements Adjournment SPJST —

DEAR MEMBERS OF DISTRICT V: The fall meeting of District V will be held Sunday, Oct. 9th, at Lodge 88, 14th and Beall, Houston.

The business session of the meeting will be brief and there will be plenty of time for fellowship in the comfort of the air-conditioned facilities of Lodge 88.

Serving of lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m.

Call to order at 1:30 Social 5-9 p.m.

A more detailed agenda will be available at the meeting.

Remember, reserve Sunday, Oct 9th, for your SPJST District V meeting.

Fraternally, Jerry Prochazka SPJST —

DISTRICT V MEETING Dear Members: I just want to remind you that it is this Sunday (Oct. 9th) that we have the district meeting at Lodge No. 88, 1435 Beall Street, Houston. This is easy to find: on the 610 Freeway, take the DurhamShepherd exit, turn right on Durham and drive until 15th Street, turn right, and this will take you right to our lodge.

There will be a good braised beef dinner ($2.25 and $1.25) served from 11:30 on, a meeting starting at 1:30 and including a youth program, and a free dance from 5 to 9 with the famous and wellliked Ray Jurecka Orchestra of Weimar.

We district officers hope you are planning to be with us this Sunday. Come and enjoy a good beef dinner, a short meeting of fellowship, and a dance to some truly great music! Doesn't that sound like a beautiful day for you to enjoy?

Fraternally yours, Tillie Helmcamp District Secretary — SPJST

DISTRICT III FALL MEETING SPJST LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS OCTOBER 16, 1977 AGENDA 10 asn, — Registration 11 a.m. — Meeting Called to Order

by Dist. III President Brother Henry Skrabanek Pledge to the Flag and SPJST Pledge — District Flag Bearer Eddie Banik Welcome — Lodge 84 President Paul Hagar Response—District III 1st Vice President Brother Hugo Kocian Roll Call of Lodges — District Secretary Sister Barbara Jean Hykel Introduction of Supreme Lodge Officers and Guests — Brother Hugo Kocian Lunch — Meeting recessed for lunch from 12 to 1:30 p.m.

I p.m. -- Program by Local Lodge (Reconvened promptly at 1:30 p.m.)

Roll Call of Lodges Not Present at the Morning Roll Call Tribute to Deceased Members —District 2nd Vice Pres. Sister Wanda Petr Youth Excused to Attend the Dist. III Youth Club Meeting Approval of Minutes of Last Meeting as Appeared in the Vestnik Reading of Correspondence — Secretary Sister Barbara Hykel Treasurer's Report -- Brother John Murphy District Sales Representative's Report—Brother Alvin Nesuda District Director and Rest Homes Director's Reports — Brother Sid Pokiadnik Editor of the Vestnik Report —Brother Rudy Sefcik Dist. III Youth Counselor's Report — Brother Ed Kamas Publication Committee's Report Brother Ed Mazanec By-Laws Report — Brother Jerry Milan Supreme Lodge Report Audit Report Old Business N7w Business

Selection of Site for Next Dist.

III Meeting Announcements Adjournment Fraternally, Henry J. Skrabanek District III President SPJST — LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS Dear Members and Friends: The September meeting of Buckholts Lodge No. 15 was opened by Sister Charlsie Svetlik in the absence of bath the president and vice president. She asked Brother Svoboda to preside for this meeting.

After the pledge of allegiance two visitors were recognized namely, Lillie Zajicek and Dan Balusek.

The minutes were read and approved, also the treasurer gave her report.

Two members took out additional insurance. They were Brother Jimmy Hosek and Brother Clarence McNeil, and we have one member, Marvin Young III. On the sick list was Brother John Svetlik, but since our meeting, Brother John has gone to eternal rest. Sympathy is extended to the bereaved family. May his soul rest in peace.

Monday, Sept. 19 was clean-up day and each Monday thereafter until everything is done.

At the next meeting which will be Oct. 12th at 8 p.m. There will be a decision on what to do with the lodge, whether it will be leased to someone or stay as is. Come and voice your opinion.

Fraternally, Viola Sevcik — SPJST — NEWS FROM LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON September closed with the last Saturday dance of the month with music by the well-liked orchestra, The Knights of Dixie. They delivered a variety of tunes to the satisfaction of the guests. Hosting this dance was Brother Bennie Kocich (in charge), Brother Milert Antrich covering the box office, and the two lovely wives, Stacy and Evelyn, dressed in beautiful gowns, greeted the arriving guests. It was a successful evening; the Chandelier Ballroom was filled to capacity.

I have to mention the nice new chairs. They are chrome with red backs and seats and with the red

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Wednesday, October 5, 1977 table cloths, the ballroom looked elegant.

At this dance we had quite a few out-of-town guests who follow the music of the Knights of Dixie.

From Brenham, at Table No. 39, Mr. and Mrs. Louis and Corinne Therchon; Louis was celebrating his birthday and enjoying it, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin and Evelyn Lorenz, and Mr. and Mrs. John and Marelyn Dyers of Austin.

Table 45 was surrounded by young and older guests, which was very interesting. Parents with their young couples enjoying the dance!

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Muehr, who have four sons. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Miles have two daughters and three sons. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Kunz, who pride themselves with two sons, one daughter, and two grandchildren. This was a lively and jolly group of nice people from Weimar.

Guests from La Grange surrounded almost three tables to celebrate the 40th wedding anniversary of Wilbur and Norma Gerdes; they were united in holy matrimony Sept. 22, 1937. This happy couple raised three daughters and one son and worship their five precious granddaughters, ages 5 to 17. Present were son Kenneth and wife, Phillis, daughters Bobby and husband Robert Walker, Beverly and husband Rocky Anderson, brother-in-law Erwin and wife Edna Havermann, and granddaughter Rhonda Walker. Friends, Herbert and Elenora Lange, Gilbert and Mildred Lange, Bainell and Betty Lange and Kermit Lange (single). Eleonora, Lange is the sister of our late Brother A. L. Hilsher, whom we miss very much.

Also with the celebrants were Lawrence and Gladys Sohr, Curtis and Wanda Dubose, Wayne and Pricilia Warren, Dale and Kay Turner.

All the ladies were beautifully dressed and Norma, the bride in pink, was sporting a matching corsage. Wishing you a happy anniversary and many more.

Members Ruth Durham and G. C. Renfroe were hosts to Mrs. Alice Brown of Dallas, at Table No. 8. Alice was visiting with her daughter for the past week and will spend a few more days this week. It was very nice of Ruth and G. C. to initiate Alice into our fold of very nice members; Alice, do come again. At the next table I

was surprised to see Brother Frank Tymel, who comes to the dances very seldom. Frank was escorting a very nice lady, Mrs. Wihlma Ferguson, and both were enjoying the evening dancing. Regular patrons at the dances, Brother A. J. Leonard and Sister Helen Fajkus were missed by the group; they decided to go and dance at the Sons of Hermann Lodge, but came by later to enjoy a delicious hamburger prepared by Sister Annie Vela.

Brother Homer and spouse Rita Alexander had a chance to chat with them for a few minutes in the dining room. We miss you, Brother Emil Slanina enjoyed his granddaughter's visit over the weekend. Charlotte Smith and her roommate, both attending the University of Texas, came to Houston in Charlotte's new car. Charlotte's home is in Fall Church, Virginia.

Brother Joe' Elzner, now retired, enjoys his leisure time hunting and fishing with his friends. Joe always did love these activities, but now he has the time to do it more often. Just this past week, Joe and his brother Pete, went on a dove hunting trip to Benevides in Duval County. Pete drove up from Taft.

The Elsner boys are great at these outdoor sports — how many doves they bagged is unknown, but, surely, they got the limit.

Now here is another Elmer, and this time it is Sonny Elzner, the son of our late Brother Stanley Eliner, who is missed very much at our lodge. Sonny is employed by Straus Frank in sales and this time Sonny made it again; he succeeded to be tops in sales and won an all-expense-paid trip to Rome, Italy, for him and his wife, Vlasta; they are to leave in October. In previous yea r% Sonny has won trips to San Francisco, the' Bahamas and Hawaii. Congratulations and enjoy your trip.

A planned fishing trip by Joe Miksch, Frank Tilich and Robert Grissom to Somerville Lake was enjoyed by these brothers for three days in a nice comfortable tent and Joe was appointed chief cook for the duration while Frank and Robert baited the trot lines and brought in the nice fresh fish for Joe to prepare. For one day Joe's brother Julius Miksch and spouse, Florence, from Taylor, came to join them and spent time with these

brothers to spin some tall yarns and enjoy the fresh air and the good food.

Sister Irene Slovacek was-bursting with pride over the news about her only daughter, Betty Jean, who teaches the 12th grade at Kollum High School in Virginia Beach, Va. Betty Jean was honored by being chosen Teacher of The Year, out of 55 schools. Her students arranged for a televised award program to, be held in her class room. We are especially proud because Betty Jeari, as a teen ager, was active in our youth club and at one time was elected queen of Lodge No. 88. Congratulations, Betty Jean, that is great!

Irene, keep smiling.

An extended trip of 15 days through 16 states of our union, in a comfortable 17-foot mobile home with all the conveniences and fully equipped (cool beer included), was enjoyed by Brother Jerry and Sister Bessie Kolacny. They marveled over the great weather which was ideal — 55 to 65 at night and in the 70s during the day. This was not just a trip, this was special, the Kolacnys were on their honeymoon celebrating their 39th wedding anniversary (married Sept.

25th, 1938). They traveled • to Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lake Erie, Ontario, Washington, D.C., the White House, Lincoln Memorial, Arlington Cemetery, and lots more.

They took the tours offered and saw everything possible. They had a wonderful trip and mainly comfortable. Happy anniversary!

The Sunday Houston Post carried a colored picture of Sister Andrea Vodehnal on the front cover of the Spot Light section.

Sister Andrea is a talented ballerina and will perform in the production, Swan Lake, with the Houston Ballet, as the principal dancer. Andrea is the daughter of Sister Carrie Vodehnal, known as an outstanding gymnast in Sokol activities. Carrie, you must be very proud of your daughter's achievement and so are we at Lodge 88.

Visit the Blue Room and enjoy the atmosphere with friends on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights and Sunday if we have activity at the lodge. Specials for the month of October are All Call Drinks, only 85 cents; can anyone beat that bargain?

Did you order your convention

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6 record? No, well, do it now so you may enjoy this jewel. I play mine often and the more I hear it the better I love it, so don't delay, mail your order NOW! Fraternally, Frances Olexa.

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DISTRICT III TREASURER'S REPORT Income $ 995.70 Bank Balance 4-3-77 Received from: 250.00 Supreme Lodge 4-17-77 Dist. III Local Lodges: 18.85 4-18-77 141.90 6- 1-77 130.30 6-17-77 25.00 8-10-77 Less Disbursements Bank Balance 10-1-77 Disbursements Ck. 179 4-23-77 Lodge No. 6 Ck. 180 9-10-717 Hugo Kocian Ck. 181 9-10-77 Barbara Hykel Ck. 182 9-14-77 John Murphy

$1,561.75 175.60 $1,386.15 $100.00 39.00 26.10 10.50

Total $175.60 Local Lodge Dues Received 1977 Lodge Members Amount 130 $ 18.85 377 60 5 3.00 6 456 22.80 25 512 25.60 35 24.35 487 36 76 3.80 54 415 20.75 66 1040 52.00 84 980 49.00 92 805 40.25 82 27 (1976-77) 2.70 101 20 1.00 110 88 4.40 154 500 25.00 135 220 11.00 178 125 6.25 180 106 5.30 6,294 Total $316.05 District III Youth Fund Bank Balance 4-3-77 $ 424.'71 Received from: Supreme Lodge 4-17-77 2,058.50 $2,483.21 Disbursements 4-3-77 10-1-77

$1,644.97

Bank Balance 10-1-77 $ 838.24 Disbursements Ck. 188 4-19-77

$10.00 Barbara Stanislav Ck. 189 4-19-77 $10.00 Lodge 25 Youth Club Ck. 190 4-19-77 20.00 Lodge 6 Youth Club Ck. 191 6-26-77 $34.00 Lodge 66 (judges) Ck. 192 9-10-77 1,496.97 Ed Kamas Ck. 193 9-10-77 74.00 Lodge 25 (clean up) Total $1,644.97 Total - All Funds of Dist. III as of 10-1-77 Dist. III Bank Balance $1,386.15 Dist. III Youth Fund 838.24 Certificate of Deposit 1,221.32 No. 4356 (7-1-77) Certificate of Deposit 1,848.02 No. 4357 (7-1-77) Total $5,293.73 Fraternally submitted: John H. Murphy Dist. III Treasurer - SPJST LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX. We finally receive some wonderful rain, not much, but it was appreciated.

May 28th was our annual picnic and it was well attended. The Blue Vest Polka Boys from Caldwell furnished the music. Grandparents of band members, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Haisler of Caldwell also enjoyed the day, plus our elder members, even Mrs. Vlasta Krenek, and many others.

August 28th we had our meeting and barbecue dinner with trimmings for members and workers; with 176 in attendance. President Claude Flippin presided over the meeting.

Oh yes! Door prize winner was one of our elder members, Mrs. John (Margarett) Tydlacka, 1st ($4); Shelia Blahs., 2nd, and Hytti Hosea, 3rd. Besides other activities at our lodge, we have dances every week. Lots of work!

On Labor Day weekend the Dime Box Volunteer Fire Dept. had thelr annual barbecue. There were visitors - Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Blaha and daughters Patty and Pam from San Antonio, Mr. and Mrs. Vinc Balcar from Austin, Mr. and Mrs. Laths Mazoch from Weimar, including guests from all surrounding places. The music for this dance was by Sil Krenek and everyone enjoyed his music.

Let me say that Texaska Orlice Lodge No. 13, Dime Box, is working on its lodge history since it was

published in the July 13th, 1977, issue of the Vestnik.

I, Mary Kubena, was the delegate at the last SPJST convention; therefore, we discussed it in our July meeting. I wonder how much time we have to finish the report. I know our deceased Honorary President Brother Edward L. Marek had visited our lodge and most of the lodges. He could quote a lot of happenings in the SPJST lodges by memory. We will do our best.

We had two members in the hospital. They were Mr. Joe Milburn and Mrs. Frances Greenwood. Mre hope both of you will get well soon.

I am sorry that I do not write often. I keep being busy, however, my intentions are good, but I failed to do so. I will try to do better.

In June we had Mr. John Socha from Fort Worth and his sister from St. Louis attending one of our meetings. Mr. Socha's son, Jonathon Socha, married Denise Sell on June 4th, and they held their wedding reception at our lodge building. It was wonderful to meet and talk to them in Czech.

Then, in our recent meeting, we had Mr. and Mrs. Novosad from Bryan as visitors.

Today, Sept. 21st, while I am writing these lines, the funeral services for Brother Willie Matejcek, of Lexington, were held.

Brother Matejcek was a member of Lodge Texaska Orlice No. 13 at Dime Box and the services were held at the Brethren Church with Rev. Henry E. Beseda officiating.

According to reports there was a very large attendance at the church, which shows he was a good man. Survivors include his wife, Clara, a daughter, and two sons.

May he rest in peace. Our sympathy is extended to the family.

I must mention that I met some SPJST members, Mr. Victor and Mrs. Lillia Mae Peter from Pasadena; both faithful workers. It was nice to meet such wonderful workers. Sunday, Sept. lath I missed our lodge meeting and I thought about it at 3 p.m. while I had Mr. Peter working at my home on the electrical wiring, so that's about the first time in 14 years I have missed a lodge meeting.

Until next time, come and visit us; we have lots of fun.

Miss Mary J. Kubena Reporter

Wednesday, October 5, 1917

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Members: This, of course, will be sonic news about our Czech Concert Orchestra. We are in fine shape and all tuned-up for some important performances.

First, we will play on Czech Day at the Texas State Fair in Dallas, Sunday, Oct. 9th; that will be in the Band Shell on the State Fair Grounds, from 3 to 4:30 p.m.

The Lodge 88 Chorus, under the direction of Brother Tim Kostom, will also perform a few numbers with the orchestra and more on their own with piano accompaniment.

Next we will play at our own annual Czech Day Celebration at Lodge 88, 1435 Beall Street in Houston on Sunday, Oct. 23rd.

We wish to extend a cordial invitation to all of you to attend the Czeth Day at the State Fair of Texas, and celebrate with us also; come to Houston two weeks later and enjoy the great event with us at Lodge 88.

Fraternally yours, Rudy Dybal a Orchestra Director

LODGE NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE Dear Members: Our lodge met Sunday, Sept. 18th at the Grant Building, beginning at 2 p.m. with President Frank Zabransky presiding over the meeting. The youth club led the members in the pledge to the flag and a song.

The minutes of the July and August meetings were read by Secretary Erwin Holy. They were approved. Correspondence followed.

Youth Leader Helen Zabransky gave her report. She thanked the members for the generous support they gave the youth club on their money-making projects for Family Day. Reports were then given on Family Day, which was held in August.

Members were reminded of the District VI fall meeting to be held Sunday, Oct. 23rd and co-hosted

by Sweet Home and Hallettsville lodges.

Refund checks were given out and the meeting adjourned. Refreshments and lunch were served.

August birthdays honored were

Laurie Chudej, Patsy Zabransky, Erwin Holy, Gary Chudej, Joe Barcak and Otto Holy.

September birthdays being honored were Albina Dornak, Gaye Galetka, Hilmer Galetka and Alvin Mikush.

Prize winners were: August birthday cake — Erwin Holy September birthday cake — Gaye Galetka Adult door prize — Charles Holy Youth door prize — Melissa Holy Our next meeting will be Sunday, Oct. 9th, beginning at 2 p.m. at the Grant Building.

I just returned from attending State Royalty and YAD competition. Congratulations to all the winners! We are very proud of District VI Queen Annie Marie Zabransky and Duchess Kim Drozd for being named first runners-up in the State Queen Contest held in Elgin on Saturday, Sept. 24th.

I hope to see you Oct. 9th.

Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky Reporter - SPJST

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LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND Lodge No. 80 held its regular monthly meeting Thursday, Sept. 8th, at 7:30 p.m., instead of the first Sunday.

The meeting was called to order by President David Ivicic. The pledge of allegiance was led by Flag Bearer Wayne Borowski.

The minutes of our August meeting were accepted as read.

Two new members were accepted into our lodge. They are Glen Janke and Terry Alton Mosley. We welcome Glen and Terry in our midst. Come to the meetings and see what we are doing, and may you have some suggestions on how to bring more members to our meetings; so come out and we would like to see some new faces.

After the meetings, we have our happy hour. Come and spend a few hours with us.

All the chairmen of the various committees gave their reports.

I would like to take this opportunity to invite each of you to our battle dance that our Entertainment Committee is sponsoring Sunday, Oct. 16th, from 4 to 10 p.m.; music for this event will be by two well-known bands: Leroy Matocha and His Boys from Fayetteville and Fritz Hodde and The Fabulous Six. This is the first battle dance we have sponsored and we would like for it to be a success; most of you go out some place on Sunday afternoons, so why not to Holland SPJST, Sunday, Oct. 16th?

Our meeting for October will be Wednesday the 5th, at 7:30 p.m., due to prior commitments.

Smile, it pays dividends!

Fraternally yours, Joe Barabas, Jr Reporter

PICTURES FROM THE STATE ROYALTY HELD SEPT. 24th AT LODGE NO, 18, ELGIN

SYD Dorothy Massey welcoming all to State Royalty.

SL Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska announced the runnersup and winners.

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LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY Dear Members and Friends: I am writing in the Vestnik for a few times because Chester Shmoldas had an accident; he broke his writing arm. Maybe I can do as good as he does.

We are still having crowds attending our dances on Saturday nights.

The Game Nights at SPJST Lodge No. 74 have not fallen off much since school started; our youth members are hosts.

Sunday, Sept. 18th we had a social gathering and we had barbecue

District Youth Counselors at State Royalty -- Melinda Faust (Dist. I), Frank Klinkovsky (Dist. II), Ed Kamas (Dist. III), Maxine Pathska (Dist. VII), Richard Wahlberg (Dist. V), and Elsie Brdecka (Dist. VI). with all the trimmings for members and their families. It was a good turnout before the afternoon was over.

The Centurians, one of our regular bands, furnished the music on Sept. 24th to a packed ballroom.

Sally and Raileigh Christian were hosts for the evening's dance.

Members of Lodge 74, think real hard who you would want to have for president, vice president, recording secretary, treasurer, finan-

cial -secretary, and youth leader for 1978; give the Nominating Committee some ideas.

SPJST Lodge 74 youth attended State Royalty, Saturday, Sept. 24th at Lodge 18, in Elgin; also State YAD Sunday, Sept. 25th, at Temple High School. There were 26 youth members from our lodge attending. We can always count on our youth club.

Terry Bobalik, Stephen Parrish and Russell Bond were among the

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SPJST STATE ROYALTY — Outgoing State Queen Charlotte Banik (Dist. III), New State Queen Donna Trcalek (Dist. I), New State King Steven Stanislav (Dist. III) and Outgoing State King Randy Flasowski (Dist. II).

Warren Lundgren, organist, furnished the music. top 10 youths in the state for achieving high points in their activities.

Lodge 74 was in 6th place in state for youth leadership.

Mary Jo Bobalik won 3rd place in 15-17 age division in Individual Talent

Jennifer Hedges won a 3rd place ribbon in the Science-Education category.

Sally and Susan Meyers, who placed first in District II, also participated at the State level Group Talent. Keep up the good work kids!

Chaperones from our lodge included Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Flasowski, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Erwin, Mrs. Francis Parrish, Mr. and Mrs. Chili Hodges, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Meyer, and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Michka.

I am going to say this from the lodge membership: We are wishing Mr. Lad Zatopek, our District II Sales Representative well, and wishing him a speedy recovery from his illness; that goes for all the other members of Lodge 74.

Let me leave this thought in closing: "He who knows others is smart; he who knows himself is enlightened." "A man who trims himself to suit everyone will soon whittle himself away."

Fraternally, Dorothy Smith

STATE QUEEN DONNA TRCALEK (Dist. I) being presented the Crown

by Outgoing State Queen Charlotte Banik (Dist. III).

CHORAL CLUB OF LODGE NO. 47, SEATON The Seaton Choral Club met recently for its regular rehear4a1 with the following members present: Alfred and Martha Klusacek, who happily announced the arrival of a new granddaughter born to Alfred L. and Ginger Klusacek and this is their first granddaughter; congratulations were extended to them by all of us present. Others who were present were Annie Jakubee, our talented leader, Bill and Lillian Kosarek, Otto and Matilda Hanus, Georgia Sodek, Ruby Bolton, Emily Stuteville, Della Psencik, our newest member, Adeline and Willie Kohutek, Johnnie and Laverne Vanicek, Clarence and Wanona Sula, Matt and Elsie Cabla, Janet and Althea Young, Frank and Eleonora Spanhel, Robert and Mary Vasicek, Viola Chervenka and Leon Sodek, we were happy to have had such a good turnout.

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Svobodova, who is visiting the Matt Cabla family. She told us about her trip, stating that with several delays, she made it in 1'7 hours. While here she also visited the SPJST museum and toured the whole home office building.

We sang those beloved old songs that everyone loves so much and after conclusion we had a short business meeting. Plans for a game night were discussed and it was decided that at our next rehearsal, we will have a game night, so bring your dominoes, cards or what have you, and let's get together for a happy evening and a lot of fun.

Leon Sodek promised to have the wieners ready to eat by 8 p.m., so don't miss out on the fun; be there and have a great time.

Singingly yours, Otto Harms Reporter — SPJST — LIBRARY, ARCHIVES. MUSEUM Dear Readers: I would like to call your attention to an important part of a museum operation. It is VERY IMPORTANT that you register every time you visit the museum.

We need to know how many visitors go through our museum in order to make proper reports to the State Historical Society and also for our own information. It will only take a few seconds to sign our guest book and be a big help to us, so PLEASE SIGN OUR GUEST REGISTER every time you visit the museum.

Fraternally yours, Otto Hanus — SPJST — LODGE NO. 35, ELK Dear Members and Friends, The September meeting of Lodge 35, Elk, was held on Sept. 11th, at 3 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Henry Breitkreutz, Sr., with Eddie Ray Banik leading in the pledge of allegiance.

Visitors who were welcomed were Mr. and Mrs. R. 0. Wilcox and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Burney.

The minutes of the August meeting were read by Secretary Albert Banik. He also read thank-you notes from members who had been in the hospital. They were Paula Holub, Rudolf Vicha, and Lloyd Steinke. He also read a note from SL President Nick Morris.

Henry Breitkreutz, Jr., gave the

treasurer's report.

In the youth club report, Rosemarie Banik said that at that moment the kids were very busy washing cars. She also stated that the cake walk that was held was a great success. She welcomed Richard and Melissa Burney as new members of the youth club.

The birthday cake was presented to Paulette Pechacek, Martha Mladenka, Rosemarie Banik, Dennis Schmedthorst, and Erwin Dieterich. All of these members have birthdays in September. Hope they all have a happy one.

The chairmen's reports were given. Peggy Dieterich reported for the Kitchen Comm., Eugene Pavelka for the Entertainment Comm., and Erwin Dieterich for the Refreshment Comm.

Building Chairman Vernon Wood stated that he had been in the hospital and he wanted to thank everyone for the flowers and cards that he had received.

New members accepted we're: Charlie Brown Scott, Jr., and Jimmy Howard Wetzel. Those having paid-up policies were James Allen Zost and Patricia S. Freyer.

A clean-up date was set for the fourth Sunday of October which will be on the 25th of October. It was decided that if we have a general clean-up every so often the' floor and everything else will stay a whole lot better. This will take the cooperation of all the members for it to work, so everyone mark your calendars and try to come out and lend a hand. If more people try to come out it will not take as long to get the job done.

The Mart VFW will have the lodge building on Nov. 20th for their affair.

The Nominating Committee was appointed. Those appointed were Vernon Dulock, Gene Edward Pavelka, and Henry Breitkreutz, Jr. The premium refund checks were handed out. Brother Zalman asked that anyone changing their address please notify either he or Albert Banik.

The door prizes were won by Edna Tepe for the adult and Tommy Pavelka for the youth.

Sister Rosie Wood was appointed to do a work up on the history of Lodge 35.

There was no further business so the meeting was adjourned.

After supper was finished and the

youth completed their car washing a few games were played.

Before I close I would like to remind you of our October meeting which will be on Oct. 9th, and the special entertainment committee will have some entertainment in the form of games and things for you.

I also would like to say that we attended the State YAD last Sunday and we saw some very good talent. The girls who competed from Lodge 35 did a very good jab. It was very much an honor, have our lodge represented. To Honey Brown, Dawn Pavelka, Missy Steinke, Tammie Hand, and Lana Steinke, I would like to say we were very proud of you. Although you didn't win it was a good experience for you and there is always next year.

Hope to see all of you on Oct. 9th. Until then I remain Fraternally yours, Peggy Dieterich Reporter — SPJST ----LODGE NO. 175, FORT BEND Dear Members: This is to announce the change of our annual meeting from January to November. The date is Sunday, Nov. 6th, 1977 at 4:30 p.m. at the Rebekah Hail, Avenue K and 7th Street in Rosenberg.

The meeting will start with a supper with the lodge furnishing meat and drinks; members are asked to bring your families and your favorite sidedish. I hope all of you will mark this date down on the calendar and plan to attend.

I also wish to remind you that our regular meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Rebekah Hall.

Fraternally, Helen Bryson SPJST — LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA Dear Members: The Sept. 14th regular meeting was held as scheduled. It was a good meeting, sorry that so many of you missed it.

We discussed our activities for the rest of the year. Watch for announcements in the Vestnik.

Something new has been started: President Brother Seal appointed an Attendance Boosting. Committee is now at work to create more interest in the membership to attend more meetings. At our next

Wednesday, October 5, 19'77 meeting there will be a surprise in store for us. I do not know what the surprise will be, but I can hardly wait.

Our new members are Merle Istiman, Louis Lehman, Janice Tang., Erna Lingnou, and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Chain. Welcome to our lodge! I hope you will feel at home among us.

Czech Class News Our Czech classes at San Jacinto College have been postponed to October 10th. We were scheduled to start on Sept. 19th, but our Czech instructor, Mr. Orsak had an accident on the job where he works and had to be hospitalized.

He will probably be in a wheelchair on Oct. 10th, but he says he will be there. Class will be held from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Monday nights. You may come to the Administration Building, Room 103 to register on Oct. 10th, or look for a sign in case the room number is changed. Our classes will be at San Jacinto College, 8060 Spencer Hwy., Pasadena. You may come at 7 p.m. that first night in order to have time to register before classtime. Also, if you cannot make it on October 10th, you may come the following week to start.

I hope everyone is well by now and hope to see you at our next regular lodge meeting Wednesday, Oct. 12th, at the lodge, 911 E. Shaw, in Pasadena.

Joe is still in the hospital but he is doing fine.

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LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH Dear Members and Friends: We were saddened to learn of the death of Brother Paul Foyt. He was buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery Monday, Sept. 26th. Our lodge president, Brother Carl Zich, conducted the fraternal ceremony at the graveside.

Brother Foyt's daughter, Evelyn Spacek asked me to convey appreciation from the Foyt family for the flowers, food, cards, and all expressions of sympathy from the lodge and from other friends.

They offer special thanks to Sister Bennie Bartek for all her kind attention both at the time of the funeral and in the many weeks preceding.

We will miss Brother Foyt. God

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Fraternally, Helen Paprskar Reporter - SPJST LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Members: Our regular lodge monthly meeting will be held Monday, Oct. 10th, at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served following the meeting.

Fraternally, Susan Schenburn Recording Secretary - SPJST LODGE NO. 188, CENTERVILLE Dear Members: Here are the names of our Door and Concession Stand Committees to work at the following lodge dance dates: October 8 -Door Comm. — Mary and Charles Tisdale Concession Stand — Neal Brown October 15 — Door Comm. — Suzie and Reginald Teddlie Concession Stand — Mary Ann and Maurice Champion October 22 — Door Comm. — Sue and Robert Gresham Concession Stand — Doris Ann and David Courmier October 29 -Door Comm. — 0. D. Wingfield and Joe Lee Thomason Concession Stand — Peggy and Joe Clossin.

If you are unable to participate ask another member to fill in your place because you are responsible for these duties.

Fraternally, Dr. A. M. Easterling President SPJST — THE 1977 PAVELKA FAMILY REUNION Sunday, Sept. 4th, 1977, the descendants of Josef and Marie Pavelka, held their annual family reunion at the Elk SPJST lodge building, near Waco, not far from the original Pavelka homestead.

There were 160 members and guests who registered and there were more who did not register.

The invocation was given by Nancy Kubitza, then a delicious noon meal was enjoyed by everyone.

From the ten children of Josef and Marie Pavelka, only 5 are

still living and all were able to attend this year's reunion. The children are Jim Pavelka of Elk, Willie Pavelka of West, Edd Pavelka of Terrell, Minnie P. Kubitza of Axtell, and Mary Kubitza of Waco; some families were represented by three and four generations and Jim Pavelka has a five-generation family.

In the afternoon the meeting was held with Fred Kubitza, Jr., chairman, presiding.

Awards of silver dollars were given to the two youngest present — 4-week-old Kimberly Kubitza, whose parents are Bill and Kathy Kubitza and who is the greatgranddaughter of Minnie (Pavelka) Kubitza.; and 6-week-old Amy Boyette, the daughter of Alton and Cynthia (Pavelka) Boyette, and the great-granddaughter of the late Joe Pavelka.

Silver dollars were also awarded to the two newest married couples: Kevin and Patti (Pavelka) Pfiester of College Station, and Wayne and Elaine (Pavelka) Karnis of Marlin.

The couple married the longest was Willie and Vlasta Pavelka of West who have been married 58 years.

Silver dollars were presented to Jim Pavelka who was the oldest man (85 years) and the oldest lady present was Minnie (Pavelka) Kubitza (80 years).

In addition to the silver dollar awards, the family traveling the farthest was the Pavelka family from Robstown.

A brief report was made by Roger Allen on the work accomplished for the geneological records. He said it is not quite complete because he was unable to obtain additional information on some members. He said that he no longer can work on it because he doesn't have enough time to devote to this project.

After a brief discussion it was decided that the 1978 reunion again will be held at Elk, on Sept.

3rd, 1978. With everyone's consent, it was agreed that a photographer be hired to take group pictures next year at the reunion.

Re-elected to serve for 1978 are: Fred Kubitza, Jr., chairman; Nancy Kubitza, secretary; Gene Pavelka, treasurer. Dance and Publicity Committee include Gene Pavelka, Janie Brewer, and Billy Ku-

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This year, after the meeting, there was entertainment games for everyone, also sack races and 3-legged races for younger members and the most interesting of all was the tug-of-war — men and women, of all ages, from different family branches, with the finale seeing the Pavelkas pitted against the Kubitzas, the winners were the Kubitzas. This was really enjoyed by the participants and the spectators. This activity will be on the 1978 schedule for sure.

To conclude the day, a dance from 8 p.m. to 12 midnight, was thoroughly enjoyed by all who were there; the music was by the Pavelka Orchestra from Robstown.

We enjoyed seeing and visiting with all the relatives and friends during this once-a-year get-together. Those of you who did not come this year really missed an enjoyable day; come next year, Sept. 3, 1978.

The snapshots taken this year will be shown at next year's family reunion and there are some good pictures.

Family members and guests attending the reunion were from: Waco, West, Elk, Mart, Abbott, Austin, Axtell, Temple, Corpus Christi, Robstown, Arlington, McQueeney, Marlin, Seguin, and Dallas.

Most of the Pavelka family are members of the SPJST Society and some are currently serving as officers or on committees for their local lodges from Central to South Texas; also, there are two who have been sales representatives for several years. They are Ruby Pavelka of Lodge 35, Elk, and Helen Pavelka of Lodge 117, Robstown.

There have been Pavelkas as members of the SPJST for 80 years and at the present time, the 6th generation are members.

Fraternally, Helen Pavelka Lodge 117, Robstown SPJST

LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVILLE Since the District V meeting is held on the second Sunday in October, which some members do want to attend, our meeting will be at night again. It will be held on the second Tuesday, October 11th at 7:30 p.m. Please attend.

Emily Kolaja Reporter

Letters sent to Lodge 79 by the CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI Mr. Jerry Elzner 1301 Prince Corpus Christi, Texas 78412 Dear Mr. Elzner: I am very happy to send you an "Ambassador of Goodwill" certificate for Mr. John Stasa.

Thank you for letting me know of his good work in Sokol. If there is anything further we can do, please don't hesitate to call us.

Sincerely, Jason Luby Mayor * * Sept. 8th, 1977 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI Be It Hereby Known To All That JOHN STASA On This Day Has Been Made A GOODWILL AMBASSADOR And In Recognition Thereof Has Been Presented With This TESTIMONIAL CERTIFICATE and Shall Forever Hold and Enjoy a Place of High Esteem in the Minds and Hearts of Our People.

In Testimony Thereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Seal of the City of Corpus Christi.

Jason Luby Mayor SPJST —

LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Dear Members: Our bazaar will be held Nov. 13th. Doors open at 10 a.m. and dinned at 12 noon, continuing until 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, gree'nhouse, 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 from 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 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. 107, FLORESVILLE Lodge No. 107 will again be involved in the Floresville Peanut Festival, Oct. 7th and 8th; Brother 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 moducts booth. Raw, roasted, fried, hot boiled peanuts will be offered. Anyway, you will like them and well have them.

Teresa Purchis will be our SPJST representative at the Coronation Friday, Oct. 7th.

Come and join us for a day of fun!

Fraternally, Pauline S. Pavliska Secretary - SPJST ----LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH Dear Members and Friends: 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.

Fraternally, Helen Paprskar - SPJST — LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON Dear Members and Friends: Our next meeting will be on the first Friday in October — the 7th.

I sure do want to see you there.

Refreshments were served after our last meeting and we had a good visit.

Fraternally yours, Mary Ann Kieschnick Secretary SPJST

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Wednesday, October 5, 1977 LODGE NO. 28, EAST BERNARD Dear Members: We have several premium refund checks for members and we do not know the members' addresses or where they live. If any member knows where they live or know of their addresses, you may contact Financial Secretary Anton Kelner, Jr., Rt. 1, Box 98, East Bernard, Tx 77435.

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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, a.m.; lunch at 12 noon; meeting Sunday, Oct. 16th, beginning at 10 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, 1435 Beall St., Houston, Sunday, Oct. 9th.

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

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

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LODGE NO. 51, ELLINGER Quarterly lodge meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday in March, June, September and December, at the Ellinger Fire Dept. Bldg., 7 p.m.

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- SPJST LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Lodge meetings are held on the first Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m.

SPJST LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN Monthly meetings are now held every 2nd Wednesday, at 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise decided by the membership.

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SPJST LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO Quarterly lodge meetings are held the first Wednesday in September, December, March and June at the American Legion Auxiliary, El Campo, '7:30 p.m.

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Youth meet at 2 p.m.

LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY 2nd Monday each month - officers meeting, 7 p.m. - Lodge meeting, '7:30 p.m.

1st Sunday, each month - Youth Club meeting, 1 p.m.

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

- SPJST LODGE NO. 79, CORPUS CHRISTI Meetings are held the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at Sokol Hall on Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi.

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Board of trustees' meet after the regular meeting.

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Monthly meetings held the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 7:30 p.m.

SPJST Lodge Building. The building is available for private lease, (parties, reunions, etc.), call 7936288 or 793-6284.

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LODGE NO. 82, FORT WORTH Regular monthly meetings, 2nd Sunday of each month, 2 p.m.

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

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LODGE NO, 142, HOUSTON Lodge meetings held the first Friday of each month, at 8 p.m.

The new lodge building is now open and available of any weddings, showers or parties. Call 8620079 or 861-6822 for information and reservations.

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LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA Regular lodge meeting every second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Executive meetings 4th Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. The building is available for private lease, phone 713-472-9358.

- !MIST — LODGE 174, ROCHDALE Lodge meetings every third Friday of etch month, 7 p.m.

- SPJST LODGE NO, 175, FORT BEND Monthly meetings held 2nd Sunday of month, 5 p.m. at the Rebekah Hall, Ave. K and 7th St. in Rosenberg.

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LODGE NO. 176 NORTHWEST HOUSTON Annual lodge meeting and supper Monday, Nov. 14th, 7 p.m. at VFW Hall in Addicks.

- SPJST LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Meetings held the 2nd Wednesday of each month; youth club at 6:30 p.m.; adults meeting at 7:30.

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LODGE 178 LONGVIEW-RILGORE Regular meetings, third Sunday of the month at Elderville Community Center at 2 p.m.

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

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Lodge No. 179, Warrenton Meeting held 2nd Friday night of each month; youth club at 7:30 p.m. adults at 8 p.m.

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

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LODGE NO. 185, NEW BRAUNFELS Regular lodge meeting and youth club meeting held every fourth Sunday of the month at the American Legion Post 179, corner of Coll and Academy Streets, New Braunfels, beginning at 2 p.m.

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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, pldase 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.

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From The Lodge Youth Leaders LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Dear Readers, Remember, the next YC meeting is Oct. 12th. Be there if you are not at the meeting you are missed; and if you are not at the meeting, you have missed something great that the SPJST has to offer you.

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From The District Youth Counselors FROM THE DISTRICT V YOUTH COUNSELOR Dear District V Youth: Sunday, Oct 9th, 1977, will be our District V meeting at Lodge 88, Houston. I urgd ALL youth of District V to be present that day.

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Teens: Coming up in October we have our District V meeting at Lodge 88, Sunday, Oct. 9th. Remember to 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

Wednesday, October 5, 1977 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.

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

Fraternally, Mary F. Wah'berg (9-14-77) Teen Leader SPJST

Letters From The Youth LODGE NO. 155, AUSTIN Dear Readers, The Austin Youth Club met Saturday afternoon, Sept. 19th at 2 p.m. at Playland Skating Rink. A meeting was held and then we skated for several hours.

We also discussed several ideas for future meetings.

Fraternally, (9-26-77) Dexter Simons SPJST —

LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO Dear Readers, The SPJST Lodge No. 50 youth of El Campo held their meeting on Sept. 21st, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Rek. We practiced dancing. We also had door prizes won by Leeanna Shimek and Jodi Henderson.

Our District VI youth counselor was our special guest. We made crafts after the meeting.

Refreshments were served by Mrs. Eugene Rek. Fraternally, (9-27-77) Patrick Bartos - SPJST — LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO The youth of SPJST Lodge No. 50, El Campo, held their monthly meeting, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Rek on Sept. 21st.

Special guests attending were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brdecka.

Leeanna Shimek and Jodi Henderson won the door prizes. We made crafts after the meeting.

At our next meeting we will have a Halloween party Oct. 19th.

Refreshments were served by Mrs. Rek. We sang "Happy Birthday" to our youth leader. Mrs. Viasta Bar-

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Fraternally, Veronica Bartos (9) (9-27-77) Secretary SPJST --

LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Dear Vestnik Readers, I attended the State Youth Achievement Day, Sunday, Sept. 25th; it was held at the Temple High School.

The third place craft winners were: (6-9) Jean Dorotik; (10-12) Vicki Dorotik and Melissa Zboril; (15-17) Maurice Dluhos.

Our Lodge No 30, Talton Youth Club was one of the top ten youth clubs.

This day was enjoyed by each of us.

Fraternally, Karen Kahanek (12) (9-27-77) Reporter SPJST —

LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO Our SPJST Lodge No. 50 Youth Club held its meeting Sept. 21st at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Rek's residence, with William Rek being the host.

Door prize was won by Leeanna Shimek.

We made turkeys for crafts and discussed our District VI meeting.

Refreshments were served by William Rek and his mother, Mrs. Bernice Rek. Fraternally, (9-27-77) Willia.m Rek

1a LODGE NO. '74, LOVELADY Dear Members and Friends: How is everything out there?

Well, everything is OK at Lodge 74.

We went to State Royalty and State YAD Sept. 24th and 25th at Elgin and Temple and all of us had a good time.

We had some winners and they are Russell Bond, Terry Bobalik, and Stephen Parrish was in the top ten teenagers in points. Mary Jo Bobalik received third place in the 15-17 age division in Individual Talent. We send our congratulations to everyone who won.

Our thanks to Elgin for haying State Royalty and Temple for having State YAD. We were proud to go and compete.

Well, I guess that is all for now.

I'll see' you later.

Fraternally, Mary Jo Bobalik (9-29-77) Reporter SPJST

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LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Dear Readers, Sunday, Sept. 25th many of our members attended State YAD. Our Beseda group won a first-place trophy. The following danced in the Beseda: Sally 1VLanak, Stephen Reznik, Kim Rejcek, Pete Sanders, Michelle Connors, Paul Connors, Kathy Pokladnik, and Paul Sanders.

Others winning first place and receiving trophies were: Lisa Ann Reznik (Individual Talent); Lisa Ann. Reznik (Home Arts); Paul Manak (Pictorial Arts); Stephen Reznik (Constructed Items); Pete Sanders (Pictorial Arts); and Paul Manak received third place in Constructed Items.

We are practicing the Maypole and Beseda dances for the State Fair.

Fraternally, Lisa Ann Reznik (9-29-77) Reporter

IN MEMORIAM Brother Frank Stavarek, 90, Rt. 2, Yoakum died in Huth Memorial Hospital, Yoakum on August 18th, 1977, after a short illness.

Brother Stavarek was born June 14th, 1887, and was a lifetime resident of Yoakum.

Funeral services were held August 20th at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with Rev. L. White officiating. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Mary; two sons, Frank T Sta gy :trek of Placedo, Wm. J. Stavarek 01 Cal.; two daughters, Mrs. -e]nuna Berger of California and bas. Guettner of Yoakum; one' sister, Miss Millie Stavarek; nieces and nephews; 8 grandchildren and 6 great-

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May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Respectfully submitted: Mrs. Inez Stavarek (Daughter-in-law) Member of Lodge 97 SPJST -

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 29, Taylor, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed lodge sister, MARIE STASNY, who passed away Sept. 12th, in Taylor.

Mrs. Stasny was born June 26, 1900, in Nocona. Prior to her retirement she had been a secretary for the Comptroller's De'pt. in Austin.

She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, the SPJST, and the church's altar society.

She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Covie M. Schackelford of Austin and Mrs. Lila Fay Boyd of Graham, and a number of nieces and nephews, and a great nephew, Denis Lee Bonwell of Dallas.

Funeral services were held Sept.

14th at St. Mary's Catholic Church with the Rev. Desmond Murphy officiating. Interment was in the Nocona City Cemetery.

Rosary was held at the Condra Funeral Home.

May our departed lodge sister rest in peace.

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EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge Ladimir Klacel No. 129, Edge, in behalf of the entire membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed lodge sister, INEZ RYCHLIK, who passed away in a Bryan hospital on Sept. 5th, 1977.

Sister Rychlik was a housewife and a lifelong resident of Brazos County. She was a member of the Baptist Church, and a member of snarl! Lodge No. 129, Edge.

Funeral services were held from the Hiller Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Clifton Barnett officiating.

Burial was in Wheelock Cemetery.

Survivors are her husband, Albert Rychlik; one son, Ray A. Rychlik of Edge; 6 grandchildren; one brother, Allen Shains; and sister, Mrs. Frank Rychlik of Bryan.

May our departed sister rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Milada Fabian Helen Novosad Della Kopetsky

GARY SPANHEIL ROGERS HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR FOOTBALL PLAYER DIES Fall Friday nights in Texas mean high school football, especially in small towns the size of Rogers.

Shops close up early. The whole town gets involved. Everyone comes out to "back the boys."

Thursday, Sept. 8th, 16-year-old Gary Wayne Spanhel of Rt. 3, Temple, a Rogers junior varsity defensive end was a part of the football tradition of the state as he participated in a game with Troy; a game Gary was not to complete, because he collapsed during the game and died about 9 p.m. in a Temple hospital.

Brain Aneurysm Dr. Robert Kasper said that Gary "probably died from an aneurysm on the brain and that he could have had this condition since birth.

"This is an evasive type of condition," he said. "It would not normally show up unless there were neurological signs such as paralysis or a leak of the blood vessel.

An aneurysm is a swelling on any blood vessel, Dr. Kasper said.

"It forms on a thin place on the wall of an artery like the weak spot on a hose," he said. In Spanhel's case, it probably swelled and finally burst, he said.

"It can occur during any hard exercise. It can happen while a person is walking around or even when he sleeps," said the doctor.

No autopsy was ordered. Justice of the Peace Joe Harrison returned an inquest verdict of death from "accidental trauma to the head."

Some mothers in Rogers were calling coaches wanting to take their sons out of the junior high football program.

Friday — game day — pickup trucks and mid-size cars pulled in and out at the Gommert Funeral Home in Rogers as townfolks, young and old, paid their respects of young Spanhel.

"The rah-rah spirit is gone, but the team felt Gary would have wanted them t play the game tonight," said coach '134.ton Ranthum.

The varsity voted FriaAy . .morning to play the game. Kyle Matilts-, varsity football player and friend of Spanhel, said the team vote was not unanimous at first but after discussion, "the team felt Spanhel wouldn't have quit. He would have wanted us to play."

Gary Spanhel was no football hero. He never made the varsity like most of his friends had done.

He was small, 5 ft., 6 ins. and 131 pounds, but Rogers coaches agreed no one had a better attitude and more desire.

'I Can Do It' Attitude "He had an 'I can do it' attitude," according to David Hicks, 7th grade and junior varsity coach. Gary's dream was to be on the Rogers varsity. He played football since junior high.

"He was the best liked young man on the whole football team," Rdgers head coach Donald Godwin said. "He always had a smile."

Townfolk echoed that sentiment.

"He was the comedian, he made the dullest thing seem real funny," Mathis said.

Mathis, president of the Rogers junior class, said that the class has voted to dedicate the 1977-78 school yearbook to Spanhel. Also, the class is working to establish an annual (award to be presented at the school's all-sports banquet, for the

Wednesday, October 5, 1977 one athlete during the year that showed the most courage, determination, and will to win, he said.

A plaque will be bought by the class that will be placed in the lobby of the school.

Popular Student Spanhel, a very popular student, was a sophomore class vice president and a reporter for the junior class. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone, of the Western Fraternal Life Assn. Lodge 416 and of the Seaton Brethren Church.

"He was very popular," Mrs. Viola Cornelius, Spanhel's English teacher said. "The class will never be the same. He was a sparkplug.

He had so much personality?'

School Supt. Wayne Cormlilts said that teachers always commented on Spanhel's fine attitude.

"He was the type that left a lasting impression on all of his acquaintances," Cornelius said.

Funeral Sept. 10 Funeral for Spanhel was held at 4 p.m. in the Seaton Brethren Church with the Rev. Milton Maly officiating. Burial was in Seaton City Cemetery.

Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Miro Spanhel of Temple; a brother, Jimmy Spanhel of Temple; and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. George Manna of Seaton.

Gary was active in the Youth Club of Lodge 24, where he held various offices.

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EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY Our Lodge No. 147, Jourdanton regrets the loss of one of our longtime members and we hereby express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of Brother RUDOLPH FOJTIK, age 88, who passed away Thursday, Sept. 22, 1977, at the Mercy Hospital in jourdanton.

Funeral services were held in the Hurley Funeral Chapel on Saturday, Sept. 24th, at 10:30 a.m., with Brother Albert Riley, pastor of the Church of Penecost, of Jourdanton, officiating.

Survivors include his wife, Pauline; son, Rudy Fojtik; a daughter-in-law, Thelma Fojtik of Pleasanton; one brother, Henry Fojtik of Jourdanton; two sisters, Lucy Trojcak of Schulenburg, and Frances Pospichal of Ballinger; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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Our lodge expresses our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family, and may our departed lodge brother rest in peace.

Respectfully submitted: Lydia Rickrim SPJST

ITEMS OF INTEREST A HISTORY OF BUCKHOLTS Written For The Buokholts Museum

By John Stasa (Continued) Church at Maraksvine — 1903 Maraksville is located about four miles northeast of Buckholts. In 1943 the Cyril-Methodius Catholie Churdri-was in existence. They held a meeting on Sept. 20, 1903, when they awarded a contract to Mr. John Matulik, contractor, to build a new church, 32 feet by 60 feet and a steeple of 32 feet in height.

The two acre tract was donated by Mrs. Barbara Kubecka. The parish purchased three more acres later.

Rev. Karel Kacer conducted the first services on April 18, 1904. He also conducted services at Cyclone.

He moved to Maraksville Dec. 31, 1904. In 1913 the church was extended to 80 feet and the parsonage was also enlarged. The membership consisted of about 45 families. In 1904 the KJT Society was founded and in 1907 the KJZT. The following composed the first church committee: Stepan Marak, Dominic Kubecka, John Matula, Josef Tomek, John Gurecky and Peter Nemec. Later, John Gurecky, John Marak, Josef Vaculin and Julius Janicek.

Rev. H. Kacer was born Dec. 17, 1866, in Tupesich at Bohemia and emmigrated to Fayetteville in 1895.

He served the Catholic Church at Cyclone in Czech and German for 37 years and at Marak, 35 years.

He became ill in 1939 and Rev. Frank Dobias from West, became his assistant. Earlier he had served the communities of Frenstat, Dime Box, Mound Prairie, Cyclone and Caldwell. He died about the year 1940.

1920 Corporation — Without Charter The production of home-made syrup. The Thomas Kozel family had equipment on their farm for

cooking syrup. The farmers in the area grew sugar cane which in the fall was stripped of leaves, the stalks cut and taken to the cooking vat, which consisted of a steam boiler and an engine to operate the press which extracted the juice from the stalks. The juice was then placed in a cooking vat, three by seven feet and was divided into sections and as the cooking progressed, it was transferred over to the adjoining bin and cooked until it was dark and heavy. It was similar to what we call blackstrap molasses today. It was placed in barrels or other containers for 'winter consumption. On the Provazek farm was a smaller vat operated by a horse for juice extraction. Oak wood was used for firewood.

Mr. Vine Krupicka's parents owned a farm in the Post Oak area, on the east side of Thomas Kuzel's farm. They sold the trees for firewood as almost all heating and cooking was done with wood.

They had a 24-inch circular saw, mounted on four wheels and powered by gasoline which they wished to sell. The members of this corporation bought the saw. They were Thomas Zajicek, his son Josef, President John Stasa, Vice President, Anton R. Hamusek, secretary and Julius Ru.zicka, treasurer.

After we purchased this saw we built another Syrup Vat on the Tom Zajicek farm. In 1927 Mr. Hamusek moved to Houston and sold his share to John Zajicek.

John and Josef Zajicek were neighbors. John Stasa donated his share to the other partners when he moved away from Buckholts. May all these old partners rest in eternal peace.

The First Beef Club in 1908 The following were the first members of the beef club organization: Tom. Babovec, Frank Errais, John Jurea, John Laza, Frank Maresh, Jos. Stasa, John Svetlik, Steve Svetlik, Joe Petruy, Joe Tom -astic,TomZajek,ndF.VSchiller and Martin Ermis.

The headquarters were on the Frank Ermis farm, he was a butcher and also bookkeeper. After the beef was butchered it was cut into 12 sections and distributed among the melmbers. Wo usually started on Good Friday in the afternoon and it lasted for 24 weeks. If there were 16 members then we had 32 weeks of fresh beef. Numbers were

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This picture was taken at the John Stasa farm at Bryant Station near Bu.ckholts, July 9, 1926. This 1923 model Ford was owned by Prof. ifta Havranek and used in his travels as an organizer and instructor for the Southern District of the American Sokol Organization. Jim Kucera of Dallas bought the auto from Prof. Havranek when he was appointed as instructor and organizer in 1926. drawn and each member took his groups were under the following turn. In addition to having fresh Management: Schillers, Petruyst, beef every week, all farmers raised Louis Slovatek Brass Band, Ha y -likBras nd,I.GBacOrh. poultry. Hogs were butchered when When the first Czech Day was held cold weather came.

Our second beef club was organ- in Waco's Cotton Palace the Slovaized in 1915 at Mr. and Mrs. cek Band won 1st place. John Charles Tomasek's farm. Mr. Tom- Kuzers orchestra was organized asek was the butcher and John in 1914.

Blacksmith Shops in Buckholts Stasa the bookkeeper. The members were: Steve Brtis, Anton R. The father of Obie Hess and his Hamusek, Michael Kovar, M. Pro- wife Annie Hundle Hess owned one vazek, Anna Orsag, Will Orsag, of the blacksmith shops when I Martin Rubac, Julius Ruzicka, Vine came to Buckholts. It was located Krupicka, John Stasa, Steve Svet- on the north side of Main Street, lik, Charle,s Tomasek, John Kuzel, in the rear of the existing brick Tom Kuzel and W. E. Kuzel. building at this time -- 1907. The old jail, which was brick and had New Brass Band in 1909 In 1909 Mr. John Tomastik or- a concrete floor was also in the ganized a 12-man brass band. They back of the same building. On the were: John Tomastik, cornet; Joe west side of the State Bank Mr. Tomastik, tuba; John Kuzel, clari- John Nemy opened a new blacknet; Richard Gruppel, cornet; Emil smith shop, in Block 47. Mr. Ed Kuzel, clarinet; Albert Zajlee.k, Phillips purchased the shop from cornet; Henry Kuzel, baritone; Mr. Nemy who moved to Crosby John Zajicek, alto; Joe Ermis, alto; when he died Feb. 22, 1969, and Joe Zajicek, tenor; John Zaji- was buried in Magnolia Cemetery, cek, large drum; Frank Zajicek, Dayton, Texas.

On the north-east corner, next small drum. This band played on the street in Buckholts in 1910 to the old Thomas Blinka and Frank Stach stores, Mr. Thomas -- on July 4th.

John Kuzel organized an or- Neiman had a blacksmith shop chestra in 1914 consisting of John and as he felt the business was too Kuzel, clarinet; Emil Kuzel, clari- competitive, he sold the property net; Henry Kugel, cornet; Louis to Mr. Emanuel Fischer and with Kuzel, clarinet; Emil Kovar, bass; his large family moved to a farm Joe Zijieek, cornet; J. D. Lewis, near Cameron.

The Telephone Company violin; Hekman Lewis, guitar, Frank Zajicek, drums. The other A Mr. Oliver was the owner and

VESTN IK operator of the Central Telephone Co. In Buckholts. His business was located in an old Wooden building and I believe the living quarters were in the back. Nealand Peeler's Electric Appliances store is located on the same spot.

On the east side of the bank was a brick mercantile store owned by some stockholders. Mr. Sharp was president and Mr. Marak, one of the stockholders, suffered the greatest loss when bankruptcy was declared in 1914. The store had four departmentS consisting of groceries, hardware, clothing, and drugs. The folloWing were employed in the mercantile store: Miss Annie Schiller, Miss Matylda Mayer and Vince Marak. Mr. W. T. and John M. Hefley, brothers, of Cameron, bought out the stock.

They employed Mr. John Kadlecek in their Cameron store and he was transferred to Buckholts. Mr. Hubert Janicek was manager.

1916 --- 1920 Members of The Czech-American National Alliance Local Unit at Buekholts Thomas and Frances 13abovec, Julie 13almec, Thomas and Eva Blinka, Aloisie Bolf, Therisie Baca, and Ignac Baca, John Benton, Steve and Car o line Brtis, John Cervenka, Cyril Chybek,Alois Doskocil, J. A. and Frances Dusek, Joe and Marie Dusek, John Doubrava, Frank and Agnes Ermis, Joe/Rosie. Ermis, John and Anna Ermis, Alois/Anna Faichtinger, Emanuel Fischer, Otto Gavenda, Joe Gerich, Frank and Frances Gelner, Paul and Marie Gresak, John Gurecky, Anton and Marie Hamusek, Frank and Anna Hatla, Will Horelica, Joe Horelica, Joe Hubnik, Tommy Hubnik, Frank and Olga Janes, Anton H. Janak, Hubert Janicek, Conrad and Sofie Jekel, John and Teresie Jurca, Joe fires, Adela Jurca, John and Marie Kadlecek, Grandma Kadlec,ek, John Kachtik, Paul and Frances Kachtik, Emil Keller, Ladislav Klapka, Frank Kleiber, Frank Kohoutek, Charles Kohoutek, John and Anna Kamenicky, J. F. Kokes, Will and Amalie Kamenicky, Anton Kohoutek, Ed Kolba, Michael and Veronika. Kovar, Maxine Kral, Joe Kral, Vine Krupicka., Vine and Anna Kubecka, Anna Kubis, Tom and Frances Kuzel, John and Anna Kuzel, Emil Kuzel, Will and Victoria Kuzel, Louis Kuzel, Tere.

Wednesday, October 5, 1977 zie Laza, Marie Laza, Bessie Lazek, Will Luksa, Vine and Katherine Lesikar, Frank and Marie Machart, Tom Machalek, John Machova, Anton Machacek, Rosie Mayer, Emma Mayer, John Mayer, Frank Malovec, Sr., Frank Ma'avec, Jr., Steve Marak and Emilie Marak, Frank J. Marak, Frank Masopust, Louis Mokry, Petr and Anna Orsag, Sofie Orsag, Will ()nag, Joe Orsag, Alois and Frances Orsag, Joe Pagac, Alois and Hermina Pavelka, Joe and Frances Petruy, Vine Petruy, Joe Petruy, Jr., Teresie Picha, Albert Podany, Joe Podany, Marie Pisek, Rosalie Posival, Ed and Marie Posival, Otto and Frances Posival, Frank and Marie Posival, Stanislav Posival, Matej Provazek, Joe and Eva Raska, John and Frances Repa, John and Rosalie Rubac, Frank and Frances Rubac, Martin and Lizzie Rubac, Joe and Frances Ruzicka, Julius and Frances Ruzicka, Grandma Ruzicka, Steve Salac, Matej Sef cik, John Shenkir, Vine and Frances Schiller, John Siler, Alois Slavik, Frank Slovak, Joe and Matilda Slovacek, Frank and Stefie Stach, Marie H. Stalmach, Frank Stalmach, Joe and Anna Stasa, Sr., Joe Stasa, Jr., John and Albina Stasa, Frank Stefka, Steve and Marie Svetlik L. S. Svetlik, John and Marie Svetlik, Marie and Rosie Svetlik, Charlie and Rosie Tomasek, Frank Tomasek, John Tomasek, Brothers Tomasek, John and Terezie Tomastik, Charlie and Frances Tydlacka, Ignac Valka, John Vansa, Joe and Josefine Vybiral, Steve Walchak, C. M. Walchak, Alfred Walchak, Tom and Veronika, Zajicek, Joe and Caroline Zajicek, John and Terezie Zajicek, Frank and Aloise Zajicek, Albert Zajicek, Louis Zajicek, Albina Zajicek, Lydie Zajicek, Frank J. Zalesky, Matej Zapalac, Frances Zavrel, Matej Zawadsky.

Civil and Fraternal Actions of John Stasa On June 11, 1911, at the age of 20 I joined Lodge No. 15, SPJST, in Buckholts. On April 27th, 1913, when I was a resident of Rosenberg, I helped organize SPJST Lodge No. 113 in Beasley and was elected vice president. After moving back to Buckholts in 1913 I transferred back to Buckholts Lodge. At this time I was elected vice president and served as president 14 years. I also served on var-

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In 1916 I helped organize the Woodmen of The World Unit No. 3264 at Seaton Star Hall since I had been a resident there for about a year, being employed in a blacksmith shop. On June 21, 1966, I received a 50-year membership pin.

In 1916 I was a charter member of the Czech American National Alliance local unit at Buckholts. In 1918 I was elected a delegate to attend the Alliance Bazaar in Taylor.

In 1918 I was a charter member and president of the Free Thinkers Educational Society. Also a member of the Red Cross during World War I. In 1920 I was elected as delegate to the State SPJST Convention held in Sehulenburg. Brother Steve Svetlik was a representative also, representing Lodge No. 15. In 1921 I was a delegate to the Farmers Mutual Protective Association of Texas, and also represented the RVOS Lodge No. 4 of Buckholts at a Cameron convention.

In 1921 I joined as a charter member of the Texas Cotton Growers Organization in Milam County and transferred to the Farm Bureau Organization in 1922. In 1924 I was a delegate to the SPJST Convention held in Houston, and served on the by-law committee as secretary. In 1925 I was elected as delegate to the RVOS Convention held in Taylor and served as convention secretary. In 1940 I attended the SPJST XIII Convention held July 29th — August, in Taylor.

Will E. Kuzel was also a representative of Lodge No. 15.

Sokol 1924 The following were members during this period: Alois Baca, Joe Bohac, John Brtis, Steve Brtis, Steve Brtis, Jr., Will Brtis, Frank Hrozek, Anton Hamusek, John Hrozek, John Jurca, Ed Kadlecek, Henry Horelica, Otto Kamenicky, Rudolf Kamenicky, Emil Kuzel, Henry Kuzel, John Kuzel, Louis Kuzel, Tom Kuzel, Will Kuzel, Henry Luska, Paul Luksa, Frank Posival, Joe Podany, Joe Ruzicka, Joe Ruzicka, Jr., John Repa, Bernard Salac, Steve Salac, John Slovak, John Stasa, Steve Svetlik, John Tomastik, Bohus Vybiral, John Tomastik, Frank Vybiral, Joe Vybiral, Tony Vybiral, Albert Zajicek, Frank Zajicek, John Zajicek, Joe Zajicek, Louis Zajicek, Tom Zajicek, John Zalesky. A total

of 44 members.

Female Members: 1924 Caroline Brtis, Frances Luksa, Adell Jurca, Frances Kuzel, Anna Kuzel, Milidy Kuzel, Victoria Kuzel, Albino. Ruzicka, Matilda Ruzicka, Albina Stasa, Frances Vybiral, Albina Zajicek, Anna. Zajicek, Marie Zajicek. A total of 14 female members.

In 1923 John and Albino. Stasa attended night courses in Sokol /instructions, along with others; under Prof. Josef Havranek and his wife. In 1923 Albina Stasa and Ed Kadlecek were admitted to Lodge No. 15 in Buckholts. In 1924 the Sokol group performed in Fort Worth at the State Conference. slet.

In 1924 John Stasa was a delegate to the SPJST Convention in Houston and served on the by-laws committee as secretary along with Charles Chernosky. Also, the same year the Sokol Organization was invited to perform in Cameron at an exhibit by the Chamber of Commerce. County officials supported us.

In 1927 I was elected as protocal secretary for the VIII RVOS Convention held in Temple. In 1933 I was elected as Protocol Secretary for the IX RVOS Convention (Fraternal Fire Insurance Organization) which was held in Ennis. I was elected for the first time as state director for four years, with pay of $20 per year and 3 cents per mile traveling expense's.

In 1936 I attended the SPJST Convention in East Bernard and was elected Convention Secretary from Lodge 80, Holland.

Back to 1925. The Buckholts Sokols participated in an exhibition held in Dallas. We were represented by five carloads of performers. This year the RVOS fire and storm insurance organization also held a convention, in Taylor. I was a delegate from Lodge No. 4 and was elected secretary and wrote the minutes with a fellow member named Berta from Fayette County.

In 1926 the Southern District Sokol Organization held another conference (slet) at Seaton Star Hall, east of Temple. I had the honor of being elected the Conference President which boosted my morale and the organization also felt successful. One mistake was made — Prof. Josef Havranek

20 and his wife were not hired to instruct us for another year and they returned to Czechoslovakia.

In 1937 John and Albina Stasa were in charge of presenting a Czech-Moravian National Dance — The Beseda. The performance took place one Saturday night on one of Temple's streets, next to the city hall, at 8:30. In the performance there were 27 couples who danced the National Dance to the music of Baca's Orchestra from Buckholts. The young people came from Buckholts, Cameron, and Seaton. Most were Sokol performers and good dancers. There was no admission and the Temple Daily Telegram estimated 12,000 people attended that night. We felt successful and rewarded for the hard work.

The above-mentioned dance was performed in Austin in May of 1930. Professor Edward Micek was in charge of the Czech Language Department at the University of Texas and he invited the group from Buckholts to perform in Club Cechie program. We had a smaller group at that time. John Kuzel and his orchestra played for us.

When we moved to the Pettibone community the entire family transferred their SPJST membership to Lodge No. 15, Buckholts, and were again active there. In addition to gymnastic performances we also had a dramatic club and presented various plays in Buckholts, Cameron, and Caldwell.

They were fun nights when we presented a play or had a dance.

However, one night at the Cameron Hall during a play performance in which Mr. and Mrs. Leo Majek, now deceased, were performing, someone came running into the hail screaming "Majek's house is burning!" Mr. and Mrs. Majek were on stage and thought it was a joke of some kind, but soon found it was not. It turned out to be a tragic night. The Majek's had many friends who helped them out in every way they could with clothes, food and shelter. Majek's Orchestra is well known all over Texas as they still play for the Czech dances as they have done for so many years. The family was musically talented. The family moved to COrpus Christi in December of 1940.

Buckholts Township The Buckholts township map

VIST NIX shows that there are '72 blocks in the plat. The first block, No. 1, started at the southeast corner next to Steve Walschak and Emmanuel Fisher farms. These families had several Czech-Moravian tenants on their farms, including the following: John Rubac family, Joe Janes and his family, Ignac Baca and family, John Sula family, Michael Kovar and others.

South of Walsehaks was the Steve Brtis place, and on the corner was a farm owned by Mr. and Mrs. Pool, who also had a blacksmith shop. Mr. and Mrs. John Kuzel bought this farm and later when Hilda married John Brtis and they moved onto their property. The Walschak cotton gin was located in the northwest corner of their farm. There are 24 residence blocks, size 115 x 125, and some 150 feet. A total of 96 lots. The map shows 12 business blocks 30 x 115 feet.

Blocks Nos. 25 through 30 on Avenue D have 20 lots each with 20-foot alleys.

Ave. E, 6 business blocks, Nos. 31 through 36, have ten lots to each block. They were used for residential purposes. All of these six blocks with a 50-foot street facing Ave. F and the railroad to the north.

14th Street, called Pool Road, led to the Corinth community and also joined the Ed Hall and Bryant Station cross roads.

Ave. F is 50 feet wide and Ave. E is 100 ft. The railroad reservation is 300 feet.

The streets were numbered, beginning on the east, next to the Fischer farm with Nos. 2, 4 , 6 , 8, 10, 12, and 14.

In block 30 was the T. A. Adams family home since 1882. Mr. Adams was an attorney and the son-in-law of J. A. Buckholts.

The public schoolhouse, a wooden structure in 1907, was located in Blocks 19 and 20 between Ave. C and Ave. D. Second street was to the east and Sixth Street to the west, making a total of 8 lots.

About 1910 the school was replaced with a nice two story brick building, including a large school ground area. The school terms were from six to eight months long and the beginning salaries for teachers was $50 per month.

In 1910 Mr. John Orsak, a carpenter, built some new homes in

block Nos. 6, 12, 18, and 24. Block No. 6, Lot 1 and 2 was occupied by Mr. and Mrs. John Babovec. In 1920, Block No. 12 was occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Joe Petruy, Sr. In 1921 Block 18 was occupied by Mr. Charles Tomasek and wife, Rosie.

Block No. 24 probably vacant.

The Depot was located between 5th and 7th Streets and on the southside there were 12 vacant lots.

Block No. 34 was occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Gaistman. They had previously lived on their farm, but lost their home by fire. Mrs. Gaistman was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Walschak and inherited this farm. On the north side of the Santa Fe depot, starting from the east sidel of the township boundary is Ave. G, 50 feet wide. According to the map of Buckholts, Block 37 is a triangle.

Block 38 has lots from 1 to 10.

In the first six lots there was a cotton gin operated by steam power and owned by Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Horstman. After Mr. Horstman's death the cotton gin was sold to Mr. R. L. Batte, owner of the Cotton Seed Hill in Cameron and several cotton gins in Milam County.

On Lots 7, 8, 9, and 10 was a bungalow dwelling.

Block 39. Lots 1 and 2 had a structure owned by Tom Neiman, his home faced Ave. H. and the blacksmith shop faced Ave. G. Lots 3, 4, and 5 had a filling station and garage owned by John Kadlecek. The Kadlecek family moved to Houston and Mr. Kadlecek passed away June 10, 1935.

Dominick and Vince Kubecka owned Lots 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 on which existed a wooden structure.

It contained Kubecka's saloon, Tom Blinka's and Frank Stach's Merchandise stores, which they rented from Mr. Kubecka. Vince died in 1964 in Buckholts. Survivors were his wife and two sons.

The Kubecka building was destroyed by arson in 1907 and was replaced with a new metal building, a portion of it was rented to Albert Zajicek fora filling station and in the rear he had storage for poultry cages since during that period most farmers had surplus of chickens which they sold off to poultry buyers.

Block 40. Lots 1 and 2 was purchased by Tom Blinka in 1908 and

Wednesday, October 5, 1977 he built a brick, building in which he had a merchandise store. His wife worked with Mr. Blinka and they hired two Patillo- brothers.

Later, he employed Emma Mayer and Mr. Hayer, who married Miss Theresie Brtis, daughter of Steve and Caroline Brtis. During this time she had been adapted by the Blinks, family.

Mr. and Mrs. Hayer had one daughter Maxine. Later the Patillo brothers bought the Rainey store and employed Miss Emma Mayer.

Lot 3 was purchased by Mr. Frank Stich and he built a brick building in which he had a saloon.

When prohibition came they stocked the store with groceries and dry goods. Frank Stach's home was located in Block 47, Lots 5, 6, and 7. Frank and his wife Stefie had three sons, Stanfield, Paul, and David and one daughter, Ester.

Grandma Anna Hatla, Stefie's mother, made her home with them since Stefie married Frank in 1908 in Buckholts. Frank died on Nov. 6, 1925, and was survived by the above-mentioned wife and children. Stefie and the rest of her family moved to Cameron in 1926 and some years later to Rosenberg, where she passed away March 29, 1972. She was survived

by Stanfield and Ester Stach.

Paul and David lost their lives in World War II. The Frank Stach home and other property was sold to Frank and Albina Kohut from the Cyclone community, Bell County. In 1926 the Kohuts sold a dwelling on three lots, Block 47, Lots 5, 6, and '1, to Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Kral.

In 1927 the John Stasa family bought lots 8, 9, and 10 from Frank Kohut. Lot 10 was a corner lot on Ave. H and 11th Street. This was a small rent house and we moved my mother, Anna Stasa, into it and she lived there until the time of her death, June 11, 1940, at the age of 82. She was buried at Bryant Station beside her husband who had passed away August 8, 1917.

At the time of my mother's death I rented the house to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Taylor at $6 per month.

The property was sold when we moved from Buckholts. This property was purchased by Mr. and Mrs. V. B. Ross for a telephone office in 1942.

Block No. 40. Lot 4 was vacant and lot 5 had an old wooden build-

ing on it being occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Kirski, who were in the bakery business. They had their business in front of the building and living quarters in the rear.

Lot No. 6 was vacant and Lot No. 7 had a brick building on it. Joe Raska had it rented for the use of The Palace Drug Store. Later, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Vajdak bought it for their new business, a meat market and retaurant. They also sold ice by the block. They had a nice business place and good clientele.

Mrs. Vaidak died Oct. 26th, 1974, in Buckholts, and Joe' died Oct. 9th, 1975, in Rogers. Joe had an accident on his farm while tending to his livestock, and died at the age of 80 years. They are buried in the Brethren Church Cemetery in Snook.

Lots 8 and 9 were vacant. No. 10, a corner lot at Ave. G. and 9th Street, was the location where Joe Raska and his brother-in-law Alfred Walschak built a filling station in front and a repair shop in the back. Joe married Miss Annie Driska, and Alfred was married to Miss Cecilie Raska.

Block 41. Lot No. 1 was purchased by Rudolph Kral in approximately 1917, where he built a metal building for auto repair. The location was on the corner of southeast Ave. G and 9th Street. Rudolph sold the building to Obie Hess for the use of a blacksmith shop. I believe they put in the first gasoline pump in Buckholts.

Lots 2, 3, and 4 were vacant and Lots 5 and 6 were occupied by Mr. Oliver and his family. They had the Central Telephone Service in front and living quarters in the back of the wooden structure.

Lots 7, 8, 9, and 10 were owned

by Mr. and Mrs. Emil Kahler, who built their home on these lots.

Block 42. Ave. G. and 11th Street.

Lots 1 and 2 were owned by Mr. and Mrs. Ed Phillips and had a filling station on Lot 1 and a residence on Lot 2.

Lots 3 and 4 were occupied by a church.

Lots 5 and 6 were owned, in 1907,

by Mr. and Mrs. Josef Zapalac, Sr. and one son, Joe and daughter Paulina.

Lots 7 and 8 had a church located on them.

Lots 9 and 10 were owned by Dr. J. Z. Young and family. He built a two-story residence and

outbuildings. The Youngs sold this property to a family named Williams, who had lived on a farm at Bryan Station.

Block 43 had 20-ft. alleys and consisted of 20 lots. The streets, 2nd through 14th were 40 feet wide.

This block was not developed and had a water pond for livestock on it. This pond was built before the Public Stock Law came into effect, but even after it went into effect the livestock roamed the streets in Buckholts.

Block 44. Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 were owned by cotton ginner Theo.

Horstman. He had an underground water tank for his steam plant across Avenue H. Lots 6 through 10 were occupied

by Mr. and Mrs. Sam Henderson.

Their only daughter married Mr. Emil Kehler and their only son married Miss Hill. After World War I, Mr. Henderson sold the property in Buckholts to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kral and bought 150 acres between the John Stasa farm and Little' River from the Santa Fe Railroad.

They built a new home and Sam Jr. did the same. They were good neighbors, good farmers and cattle raisers. They also liked to fish for recreation.

Block 45. Width of street, 80 feet.

Lots 1, 2 and 3 had a two story brick hotel built on it by Waymond Young before World War I. After 20 years of service he closed the hotel. There were fewer people who traveled by train and trucks were replacing the services of the railroad. Mr. Dabney was depot agent at this time and when the railroad closed down the depot, Mr. Dabney took his life. This occurred before World War II. When the train passed through, the mail bag was thrown out onto the ground for the postmaster to pick up.

Waymond Young sold the drug store to Emil Kahler and moved away from Buckholts.

Lots 4 and 5. Next to the old hotel used to be a blacksmith shop owned and operated by Paul Gresak in 1908. When ears were appearing on the scene he put in a gasoline pump in the front and his sons started repairing cars. Mr. Gresak also installed a mill for grinding home grown corn for the farmers. The corn meal was fresh and nourishing. In one section of their building they had hardware supplies and Mrs. Anna Gresak

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Mr. Gresak had at times two or three of his sons servicing one car.

Lots 6 and 7 were bought by Mr. &mei after World War I. On this property he built a metal building for storing feed for livestock and he also had a mill and pigs, which was a bit unsanitary and the Health Department would not allow it anymore.

Lots 8 and 9 were vacant.

Lot 10 had the Post Office on it and during the early years Mr. Swenney was the Postmaster.

Block 46 had ten lots and contained a row of brick buildings.

The ownership in these various businesses changed many times.

Mr. Colley was owner of Lot 1 and it contained a grocery store. In 1916, Mr. Otto Mayer was employed by him and others followed: The son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Fuchs, Herman was county commissioner at that time, Anton Stecher, Steve Brtis, Jr., in the butcher shop. Mr. Holder was employed in the pool hall, Frank Zawadski, Mr. Blanken,ship, Mr. Sample, Mr. Stalmach, and Louis Zajicek in the barber shop. Joe Zalesky had employment in the harness and shoe shop. Mr. Colley sold to Mr. Commings and .he sold to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Toinasek. Charles and his son Fred sold beer and cold drinks and in front they had a gasoline pump and in the back, cold storage for ice. Ice was bought in blocks and was used in ice coolers to help preserve perishable food.

(To be continued) SPJST —

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STATEMENT REQUIRED BY THE ACT OF AUGUST 24, 1912, AS AMENDED BY THE ACT OF MARCH 3, 1933, JULY 2, 1946, AND JUNE 11, 1960 (74 STAT. 208), AND POSTAL BULLETIN NO. 20378, DATED AUGUST 29, 1963, SHOWING THE OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, AND CIRCULATION OF

Vestnik (Herald) Published weekly at West, Texas, for October 5, 1977 The names and addresses of the publisher, editor and owner are: Publisher: Cechoslovak Publishing Company, West, Texas 76691 Editor: R. J. Sefcik, West, Texas 76691 Owner: The Slavonic Benevolent Order of Texas. The Highest Administrative body is the Supreme Lodge, SPJST, Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501.

The average number of copies of each issue of this publication distributed through the mails and otherwise, including subscriptions and sold daring the 12 months preceding the date shown above was 14,018.

R. J. (Rudy) Sefcik, Editor

F'ODPORA LIDSKOST -- BRATRSTVI Ceski ( zivti Cast el

thrall organ Slovanske Podporsjiei Jednoty Situ Texas, zalo gette rok 107 5. tijna 1977

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Sehfize Tiskoveho Vyboru se konala 24. zati v 10 hodin rano.

Praci v tiskarne jsem zanechal mantelce na starosti a jel do schilze. Tiskovy vybor se usnesl, ge bude lepe kdyt redaktor, jestli chce upozornit na neco mimo co se tYde Vestniku, aby to udelal jako elen a ne jako redaktor. Schfize ukonasi ye dye hodiny.

Pak jsem mel byt v Elgin u fadu dislo 18 na statni den mladete, a tak jsem se dal na dalii cestu abych tam byl o pul pate hodino. Dojel jsem do Taylor asi ye 3:15 odpoledne tak jsem se stavil v Domove odpodinku se podivat na nate vzacne hosty. Ihned nine ptivitala naSe mila sestra Troubilova a ptevedla do ktidla v Domove kde je nejvic na gich starsi tam nejvice nemocni.

Oni tam o sestte Troubilove fikaji ze je opatruje jako marninka.

Bylo to opravdu pane straveno asi 43 minut a take jsou zde lake obrazky. Bud'te jen faiths% zdrav i !

A pak jsem spechal do Elgin * * Podzimni okrskove sehlize jig se pied narni uskuteeiluji, zvlatt' v mesici tijnu. Hled'me naie okrskove schAze, aspori na geho okrsku, podporovat. Dokatme naSim okrskovYm fitednikfim te se zajimame o pokrok okrsku a tak i jednote. Je to jaksi smutne kdyt se tam dostavi jen nekolik zastupca nekolika Attu, a v okrsku je kolem dvaceti tad& Kdyt neukatem zajem my starti, jak miltem °dekavat to ti mladsi budouochotni to it ruku k dilu? Bud'te ptitomni a podejte vase nahledy o veAkerYch zaletltostech okrsku. Ted' ma me trochu ptijemnefai pohodu, (snad) a pak nemntem natilmt, te je moc horke podasi se zfidastnit schfize.

NA CESTU kIVOTEM .1. Werner Co to veera svedlo k zlosti, holelo neb rmoutilo, poneeh klidne mintilosti v2ttyr se to jii piezilo.

Co tic veera oklamato, aneb nevzpominej ani mato, nebot' by se vratilo.

Mysli na dnes!

Pi•141 jitro eekej s klidetn, thiverou, vim v spieh zavii v nitro, silos svoji veSkerou.

Nehledej jen ehyby cizi — ma g sve jiste take sam.

Odstran viastni nezdar zmizi.

Stove sve ti na to dam.

0111iL DOP1$OVATELU TAK VSELICOS Anezka Houdkova Nedivno jsem psala o nabotenske sekte Mennonites, ktefi loni pkijeli sem (hlavne z Mexika) na dodasne visa a zakoupili si 6,400 akrii pozemku v Seminole, Tex, s nadeji, ge visa budou prodlouteny a pozdeji mohou se stati Wane nag Ameriky. Ten, kdo jim pozemek prodal, tak jim asi namluvil, ze za das bude vSe v potadku. Nyni ale imigradni fttady jim dill, ge 1. tijna jejich visa vyprai a oni musi U.S.A. opustit a tak tech 500 Mennonitii, kteti vlotill vSechny sve tetee vydelane Aspory do pozemku a obydli, maji nyni tegkou hlavu z toho. Jeden mot 23 tisie dolarA a za vse koupil pozemek a zafidil si, sluSny domov a nyni musi vSe opustit net bude moci sebrat bavinu a Arodu kriniva a zaplatit dluhy. A oni nemail racli dluhy a poctivost je jim nadevAe. Mesto a obyvatele Seminole maji tyto osadniky velmi re.di a hledi vSemoine nejak to zatidit, aby Mennonite mohli se usa-

dit trvale neb je potteba dobrkh a pracovitYch lidi jako je tato sekta. Jak to dopadne je talc) Eel ale je to vSak smutne tan se nadeli a pak byt zklaman. Mail to zle na vtechny strany, nebot' kdyby odeSli zpet do Mexika odkud ptitli, tak by se jit asi nemoklii sem vratit neb kvota pro mexicke obeany je hodne doptedu jig zabrana a motna, ie by se ani na gekaci listinu nedostali. Take kdyby tyto Mennonite zde se nechali tak by lid z Mexika s tim nebyl by spokojeny a fitady by melt zle.

Myslim, kdyby byli Mennonite yedeli jak se veci maji, ge by byli se zde neusadili. Out tvrdi, ge obchodnik s pozemky je obelhal a ie nedbal, ge oni mohou ptijit o vSe. Katcly ma byt vidy poctivY a pak by nebyly nesnaze, ze ano?

MinulY tYclen se zde v Dallas konal Kongres americkych Ind tinA v znamem Convention Center za pfitomnosti vice jak 3 tisice kteti representovali 180 ruznkh kmeml. Toto jest pry jig 34. vYroeni Kongres a zda se, le nyni jest jich vice a vice utastnikii a ge se zajimaji o teteni pro blemit tykajicich se techto lidl.

Indlini se nyni domahaji vice priva a WW1 lepti fAvotni 'aroveil a chti si sami opatrovat sve pozemky a tegit z najmu a prodeje techto. Take melt soutet 61U kontest mezi ind'anskYmi princesnami (Miss NCAI eili National Congress of Amercan Indians) a bylo 40 uchazedek. Zvitezila Nora Lea Yazzie, Indianka z kmene Navajo z Farmington, New Mexico ktera mela nejlepti lecktere zru6ne. domorode nadeni a schopnosti, a bude indiansk(i narod viu de representovat. Take oder na televizi ukazovali rilzne kmeny a jejich kroje, a ge to bylo v barvach, tak to bylo zajimave.

Minuly tSrden jsem byla pfekvapena., kdyg na televizi jsem uvidela elenku nateho Krou gku sestru

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Mrs. Helena Eulenfeld Z leva: pi. Julia Svreek, pi. Augu stina Winkler, pi. Albina Zamoeska a pi. Annie Troubil.

L to R: Ms. Julia Svrcek, Ms. Augustina Winkler, Ms. Albina Zamorske and Ms. Annie Troubil.

Mr. F. N. Stapleton (visitor) and Mr. Ivan Shiner.

Z leva: Margaret A. Urbanek (kuchatka), Otilia Pachicano Beatrice Alvarado (o getiovatelky) a Mary Gola (kucharka).

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L to R: Margaret A. Urbanek (cook), Otilia Pachicano and Beatrice Alvarado (nurses) and Mary Gola (cook).

Marii Pettikovou. On tot iZ j€ Frank Pettik soutelil v kidelkove hte "Bowling for Dollars" a tedy ptivedl take svou maminku. Pan Pettik sice nevyhral hiavni hru

ale ptece oagel domil s prazdnem neb .vyhral par tech zelenYch papirkti k demuZ' mu blahoptejeme.

Bratrsky kostel zde v Dallas bude miti tak zvany "Harvest Festi-

val" v nedeli 16, tijna u kostela na, 2755 Gibbs Williams Road. Budou podavati dobrY °bed v poledne a ze zkuknosti mohu iici, e se tam Cloy& laxly dobte pobavi. 6istSr vyteZek pajde pro dobro kostela. Tedy kdo midete, jed'te se tam podivitt. Maji velmi 1)614 ko stel a kongregace jest velmi telska,.

Zde v Baylor nemocnici se naieze, ptitelkyne Filuse 2molikova, z Ennis po srdeenim zachvatu.

Ptejeme ji brzke. uzdraveni a navrat zas domti. Take v Ennis zemtela pi. Anna Nekidova, rozeni Patakova po deli nemoci, take smrt byla pro ni vysvobczeni z arpeni. Jeji rode (zesnuli Frank Patakovi) byli po mnohn let sousedi naN kdy2 jsme bydleli v Ennis. Ptejeme ji aby j1 byla zeme lehka a pozilstakcfm untimne soustrast nak.

PrAtele, nezapomente e v nedell 9. kijne jest náA Oroe'ni Oeskoslovensky den na statni vYstave zde

Ve stkedu 5. kijna 1977 v Dallas a tak planujte se zifeastnit a pobavite se mezi svkini Oaten a znamkini jako vidy. Zaeatek bude v Band Shell jako loni a pak na 'tank& mistech budou dark programy. Tedy na shledanou 9. tijna bude to na g 37.

Oeskoslovenskk den. Pkijd'te jiste!

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KNIBOVNA, ARCHIV, MUSEUM Cteni dterati: Oznamuji Vain tie je to daletiite aby jste podepsali na gi nay gtivite nage-Atevnikhudyinav museum. Musime veat kolik na y -Atevnikapjdesmu kdyti delame zpravy texaskemu historickeinu sdrutieni a take chceme ye(let sami kolik navglevnikti navgti vi nag e museum. Proto, Prosim Vas podepigte nasi nafite'vni knihu pki kaide navative.

S bratrsickm pozdravem Otto Haring - SPJST — SEATONSKt PEVECKI SROR RADU 47 Seatonskk pevecky sbor se seg el na pravidelnou zkougku s temito eleny: Alfred a Martha Klusadek (kteti nam oznamili tie mall novou vnueku), jejich prvni ktera se narodila jejich synovi Alfred L. a Ginger Klusidek. Vaichni jsme jim grattdovali a ptejem jim vge to ;nejlepg i. Dale byli ptitomni Annie Jakubec (na ge nadana tiditelka), Bill a Lillian Ko garek, Otto a Matilda Hanug, Georgia godek, Ruby Bolton, Emily Stuteville, Del la Pgeneik (nage nejnovej gi elenkyne), Willie a Adelina Kohutek, Johnnie a Laverne Vanidek, Clarence a Wanona 8u1a, Matt a Elsie Labia, Janet a Althea Young, Frank a Elenora 8panhel, Robert a Mary Vakeek, Viola Chervenka, a Leon godek. Meli jsme radost, tie se vas tolik dostavilo.

Meli jsme velkou radost z navAtevy pi. Lydia Svodobove z Valag skych Male, Oeskoslovenska, ktera je na navgteve jejiho bratrance Matt eabla a rodiny. Pi Svobodoye, je okouzlujici pani a povedela nam tie celou cestu vykonala za 17 hodin. Take navgtivila SPJST Museum a Hlavni fitadovnu; Nita se ji moc libilo.

Zazpivala si s nami a zpivali jsme ty milovane pisniely a po zpevu jsme mill kratkou schfizi ve ktere jsme jednali o veselem yeirku a usnesli jsme se tie v pti-

25 gti zkougce ktera bude druhe cite* v tijnu, tie to bude zabavnk yetak si ptineste vase domino, karty a jine co radi hrajete. Leon g odek slibil, tie vittle budou hotoy e v osm hodin tak se mate na neco Wit. Pkijdete vg ichni a pobavte se s nama.

Se zpevem Otto Hanu g, zpravodaj SPJST

Corpus Christi, Texas Cteni bratti, sestry a etenaki: Schaze tadu eislo 79 se konala dne 11. zati. Br. ptedseda Frank C. Sacky ji zahajil ye dye 15 adpoledne za pkitomnosti vgech Cited niku a obvykleho poetu elenstva, kterkito pc:teat se pohybuje od 20 do 30. Schaze se zueastlauji jedni a ti sami to dbali dent Nova Clank vnbec nezname, neb do schaze neptijedou. Byla etena zpr ae va (aeetniho vkboru a ptijata ptizniye. Take vkbor stavelani oznamil milodarii do stavebniho fondu, ktery vralista katidkm mesicem. Je mnoho tech co kedte ptispivaji s porozumenira, kde nove budovy je zapottebi. Bude to chlouha eels nagi deskoslovanske vetve a okoli ye kterem bydlime, bez ohledu narodnich a i jtnYch slotiek pkislugenstvi. My vg ichni pkihlitiime pokroku stavby a se te gime jeji mychleni. Potasi doposud bylo ptizni ye a je ladoucno ho vyutiit. Po vytizeni spolkovkch zaleiitosti schiize skoneena ye 3:10. Pti gti schilze se bude konat druhou nedeli odpoledne ve 2 hodiny dne 9. tijna.

Schuze sokoiska byla zahajena starostou Gene Lehnert, ve 3:30 za ptitomnosti vgech atednikil a vetgi dasti riiznych vkboril a i vetgiho podtu elensta. Novi Mani pf'jati: Frank Dudzienski a jeho mantielka Ann, Alfons Alchman a jeho mantielka Lillian. Otani dopisu. Mezi korespondenci byl jeden dopis, kte ry byl adresovan br. Jerry Elzner, Sincerely, a podepsan Jason Luby, Mayor Tento dopis i s obalkou ve ktere se nalezal Testomonial certificate Goodwill Ambassador, byl dodan br. starostovi Gene Lehnert, kterY mne zavolal k jeho spolku a pteeet1 obsah a pak mi v g e ptedal.

Na to sestra Jud , t Majkove. si mne chytla do photo aparatu. Bylo to neodekavane pfekvapeni pro rrniP, ktereho si moc vatiim. Jiti pied tim jsem abdrtiel dva dekovne dopise

ad Mayora mesta Buckholts p.

Richard C. Crowe a jsou otisknute ve VestnikU. I:Prednici a ptitomne elenstvo sykm potleskem potvrdili moji snahu a dobrou viii, prospet vzdelavacimu Telocvionemu spolku, dle myth schopnosti a easu venovan z dobre vide bez platne od roku 1909.

NemocenskY vYbor oznamil, tie v nemocnici se naleza sestra Venuge Kueerova 77 rola]. stara. Byla ji poslana zdravice podepsana v gemi ptitomnYmi eleny. Jest ji no brzke uzdraveni.

Planuje se uspotadat spolednk veeirek na rozloudenou dne 7. tijna v 6:30 odpoledne pro na ge dinne a mnoholete eleny nageho tadu dislo 79 SPJST a Sokola, kteii v jejich tiiVotnim povolanim jsou zamestnani u Central Power and Light Co. Mantield Monta D. Foster a jeho mantelka Mildred se ptestehuji do Victoria. 0 tomto ptestehovani byla udinena zminka ye Vestniku ze dne 31. srpna na strankach 13, 14 a 15 pod ohlavenim SPJST Lodge No. 79 Corpus Christi initiates Building Program.

Podpis Nick A. Morris. Br. Louis, kterk je zamestnan take u Cent:al Power and Light Co. je odstehovan do McAllen byl vkpomoc ny vedouci klubu raladetie a cvieitel (misto nadelnik) Telocviene Jednoty Sokol Corpus Christi. Budou nam schazet a v gichni uznave. me, kde zivobyti, zamestnani je na prvnim mists. My v gichni jim srdeene ptejeme aby zdarne pokrado vali v jejich vyvolene kariete.

Vkletniei z Temple, Texas Mel jsem tou east a pote geni se ptivitat s mantiely Laddie Faichtinger z Temple, a mantiely Charlie Marek take z Temple. Jak bylo po schilzich tak Franti gek Majek, mne ptedstavil p. Laddikovl FaichUnger, ktery jests co malt chiapec nine znal, jak jsme bkvali pki Buck holts, do roku 1940. Bylo to radostne ptivitani se po 31 letech.

Oznam'l mi tie jeho otec Louis Faichtinger 88 rokil stall zeratel dne 6. zati v opatrovni v Cameron. Zanechal zde zaatmoucenou manielku Annu, dive' jmeno Barog . %rya nyni sama na farms pti Ed Hall, kterou vykoupili od rodiet Louis Faichtinger, pted prvni valkou svetovou. Zanechal zde pet deti: syn Emil tienatk v Cameron, Annie se provdala za p. Hrom

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26 dika Cameron. Louis 2eriaty se sieenou dcerou inan2e16 Frank 1Warak 1 z Pettibone, nyni ve Waco, a nejniladei Lad'a nyni v Temple.

Znaval jsem tuto rodinu od roku 1910. Emil a Louis byli u mne zamestnani v eistirne na bavinu ( v citine) na Pettibone 1937-40.

Viem vyslovuji zde moji hluboce cftenou soustrast. Laddie ml iekl, 2e ete moje dopise ye Vestniku a te ma vystti2ky z Majkoyeho orchestru, ktere jsem zaslal do Vest-

niku.

Da/Ai seznameni a pfivitatif bylo s Charlie Markem, kterY byl synem Josefa Marka v Cyclone, nyni je take v Temple. Toho jsem neznal, pravil, to naleel k tadu disco 24 a to dte take Vestnfic. Mel z toho velkou radost kdy2 jsem mu fekl, ee jsem znal je/x) rodide. Jeho matka se jmenovala Terezie. Byla dcerou maneelti John gimkovkth z Red Range. Neobeelo se to bez pfivitani se s jejich dobfe vyhlite, Jicich mantelek.

Byla to zase jedna z tech spolkovjrch schtlzi, ktera mne poteeila a povzbudila setrvat v tomto kruhu spolkovem, dokud mi zdravi bude ptiznive sloutit.

Ohledl jsem si zapodatou stay ut je tam mnoho tan-bu dovy, ocele a cementu a pottebneho potrubi, aveak velkY dii stavby je jette pled nami. Pornahejme vetchni dle motnosti, aby stavba Ma ryehle ku pfedu.

V sokolske schOzi byla projednavana zaletitost, jen g se tYlta (leasti podilet se jak minulY rok 1976, na °slave Bay Fest, kde jsme melt pronajatk stanek z jidlem pH kterem tioinkovala Majkova orchestra.

Cisty pffjem z teto oslavy byl odevzdan stavebnimu vjrboru.

1/Yrodni slavnost spoleena s dem aislo 79 SPJST a Telocviena Jednto Sokol Corpus Christi, spoIenene hodlaji potadat velkolepou papodzimn1 slavnost, za bavit navetevniky a ptilefitostne zvYeit stavebni zalohu.

Obed bude pozilstivat z hovezlho masa Barbecue, klobasy, veech rilznYch druhu ptilcrtml. peeivo a kiva. Jidelni listky jsou v pfedpro deji, talit $2.50 a u pokladny pH podavani tallft cena je stanovena na $2.75 talit.

Jidio bude posluttavane v soko-

/ovni od 11:30 dopoledne do 6 hodin odpoledne v nedeli dne 23. rijna 1977.

Sokolovna ma, adresu: clislo 544() Kostoryz Road.

Telefon disla 852-9042, kdye se tad* neozve volat dalei disla 853 6137 neb dislo 991-8330.

Vella Taneeni Maya

Velkolepa taneoni zabava bude se potadat v nedeli 23. aim( 1977, v Moravan sini dislo 5801 Kostoryz Rd. Telephone dislo 852-9233. Tato atn je malt' kousek od sokolovny na poledni stranu.

Udinkovat budou etyti (4) kapely. Majkova, Pavelkova, Ondrue a Western. Tanec zadne ve 2 hodiny odpoledne a skondi v 10 hodin yeder.

Vstupne na ‘cele odpoledne jedna osoba $3.00. Cisty ptijem ptipadne do stavebniho fondu ,faclu Cis. 79 Zastupci sine Moravan nam proptljeili jejich budovu k tomuto okazalemu podniku, aby bylo dost mista pro udastniky v jidelni a sokolovni a taneeniky v sini Moravian. Vfele diky zde vyslovuji majitelOm sine Moravian, ge nem vytli pflpadu, kde kaecle, pomoc je vitana. Jest to vzicnjr pHklad, kterY by nemel bYti zapomenut.

Cele ctena, vetejnost je timto oznamenim zvana. Nal Meni mail tentokrite prile2itost projevit zajem jak podpatit dobre dilo. Prosim, pfijedte mezi, nes a dejte se poznat.

Na velkou (Oast se NM vac Zpravodaj.

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Let Us Study Czech Lekee iestadvacata, — Lesson 26 The verb — Sloveso The verb is a word that indie-

ates action by a subject, of a process, a state of a person or thing: The verb changes its form accord ing to the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd person who performs an action; according to the time (present, past, future); to the manner of the action.

Every verb refers to a subject, and time Bojujeme — my bojujeme (we are fighting NOW), where-

as the nouns BOJ (fight) and adjectives (bojovny) bear no relation to time.

FINITE forms or verbs express number and person contained in the subject: mluvim -- I AM speak ing.

NON-FINITE forms have a nom-

inal character: budovini, stivkoTrani — the ACT of building, striking, etc.

REFLEXIVE verbs indicate an ac tion which is performed by the sub jeet upon himself. Ex.: myti se, oblikat se, brat si, dame se.

Sometimes, the verb may be separated by several words from its reflexive pronoun: Kdyi se — po vratil dlouhe Jobe In colloquial speech, we use the compound forms "ses" and "sis ,

which are the resalts of abbreviat ing "jsi se" (ses) and "jsi si" (sis).

Thus: Ty jsi se nemyl, becomes Ty ses nemyl! Co jsi si WI? becomes: Coo sis With some verbs "se" has no meaning at all, and are called "simple" reflexives. Ex.: Divati so na neco; smati se; ptati se, etc.

There are about 60 verbs of this type. Many of them express phys• ical or mental feelings; hitt se; diviti se; zlobiti se; chce se mi, etc. • The Czech verb possess: 1.) 3 tenses: present, past, future 2.) 2 aspects: imperfective, perfective.

Ueme se (*sky

3.)moods: infinitive, indicative, imperative, conditional.

4.) voices: active and passive.

5.) 2 numbers: singular and plural 3 persons (1st. Ind, 3rd).

Imperfective: atones Infinitive: eisti

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ye stredu 5., 'ago. 1977 Present: eta Past: ketl jsem

Non-participle:

eten, 6tena,

steno Future: budu dist Imperative: EU! Conditional: det1 bych Present participle: eta, atone • Verbs: are also L) durative: Jim, dtu, nesu (I am eating, etc.)

2.) iterative: jidim, eitim, nosint (I often eat, etc.)

3.) frequentative: jittivam, vim, nosivim (I am in the habit of...)

Some prefixes change the meaning of the original verb. Ex.: dilati — PitEdelati (To alter or change) psiti — ZApsati (to write down, enter) platiti PODplatiti (to bribe) jeti Ujeti (to abscond, make off) • Some verbs may take on 2 prefixes: z-pie-vraceti (to completely turn over everywhere) po-za-bijeti (to kill people all over the place) po-po- sednouti (to move over, while sitting) • There are 2 negative participles in Czech: 1) NE — nemluvim, nedelam, etc.

2) NI — nikdo, nic nijakt Two negatives do not make an affirmative: Nedelim nic; neznim nikoho; nikdo nit nevi.

ANI is used for TAKE in emphatic negative: ani on to nevi.

ANIt is used as a conjuction: Odjel, anti se rozloueil (he left without saying goodbye.)

• There is much more to the study of verbs, but for the more various "shaded" meanings and fine points, an instructor is needed.

• Some Czech proverbs: Lepii vlastni kousek chleba nein eizi pekene.

Kdo sim ji nen* jinemn ji neda.

Faleant pfitel je jako kokka: ze pfedu life, ze zadu ikrabe.

Get your parents to read these proverbs to you and discuss their meanings.

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Saturday, October 8th Lee Roy Matocha

Meeting — 1:30 p.m.

Free Dance — 5 to 9 p.m.

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SPJST CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY NOTICE: Standing announcements ef lodge meeting dates are found in the Bulletin Board section.

Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood 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 — EVOS 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, Oct. 8 — Telstars Saturday, Oct. 15 — People's Choice Saturday, Oct. 22 — Good Vibrations Saturday, Oct. 29 — Debonaires SPJST ---

Lodge No. 18, Ellin Saturday, Oct. 8 — Hi-Toppers Sunday, Oct. 16 — Leo Malek, 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 — Texas Brass Saturday, Nov. 19 — Lodge Party Sunday, Nov. 20 — Battle Dance: Matocha vs. Cloverleaf Orch.

Saturday, Nov. 26 -- Texas Silver — *FAIT — Lodge No. 24, Cyclone (Fla g Hall) Saturday, Oct. 8 -- Moods Wednesday, Oct. 12—Regular lodge meeting Saturday, Oct. 15 -- American Sunrise Sunday, Oct. 16 — RVOS meeting and lunch, 1 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 22 — Journeymen Saturday, Oct. 29 — Roy Robbins and The Availables Saturday, Nov. 5 — Country Sensations Saturday, Nov. 12 — RabrockerHerzog wedding dance; music

by The Moods Wren Regulations: Drosses and Pantsults for women: men: no alto leans).

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Lodge No. 25, Ennis Saturday, Oct_ 22 — Jodie Mikula Saturday, Nov. 5 — Westernaires and The Blazers Saturday, Nov. 26th — Jodie Mikula Orch. vs, Vrazels Saturday, Dec. 3 — Tony Douglas and The Shrimpers --- SPJST °^ Lodge No. 29, Taylor Saturday, Oct. 8 — Fritz Hodde Saturday, Oct. 22 -- Vrazels Saturday, Oct. 29 — Moods 8:30 to 12:30 SPJST —

Lodge No. 35, Elk 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 — Lodge No. 39, Bryan Saturday, Oct. 8 — Jerry Haisler and The Melody Five Saturday, Oct. 22 — Country Combinations Saturday, Oct. 29 — Jerry and The Variations SPJST ---

Lodge No. 47, Seaton Saturday, Oct 8 — Gilbert Kautz Orchestra Tuesday, Oct. 11 — Choral practice, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Oct_ 15 — Jerry Haisler and The elody 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.

Saturday, Oct. 29 — Country Combinations Saturday, Nov. 5 — Effinger Combo Orchestra alms Polley: Ladles. d only: men. no slue jeans.

SPJST -Lodge No. 54, West Wednesday, Oct. 5 -- Youth me'et ing and bowling party Friday, Oct. 7 — Public Dance;

Starlites Sunday, Oct. 16 — Abbott Catholic Church picnic Saturday, Oct. 22 — Soukup-Machovsky wedding and dance Saturday, Oct. 29 — Holy-Terry wedding and dance Wednesday, Nov. 2 — Youth Club meeting and social SPJST —

Lodge No. 66, Waco (Linden Hall) 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 — Polka Patriot Orchestra Saturday, Nov. 26 — Bill Kucera's Czechmates — SPJST — Lodge No. 74, Lovelady Saturday, Oct. 8 — American Sunrise Saturday, Oct. 15 — Country Addition Saturday, Oct. 22 — Ted Hardin Saturday, Oct. 29 — Centurions Every Thursda y , 7:30 p.m., Skatin g for the youth, g ames for the adults.

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

(All of our re gular Saturday night dannds are from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. Lod ge phone: 544-8200: - SPJST —

Lodge No. 80, Holland Wednesday, Oct. 5 — Regular lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 16 — Battle Dance: Lee Roy Matocha vs. Fritz Hodde, 4 to 10 p.m.

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Lodge No. 81, Needville Tuesday, Oct. 11 — Regular lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Social nights at 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday.

Public is invited.

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Lodge No. 84, Dallas Sunday, Oct. 16 — District III Fall Meeting SPJST — Lodge, No. 87, Temple Friday, Oct. 14 — Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.; wiener roast following — SPJST — Lodge No. 88, Houston Friday, Oct. 7 — Galen Ackley Saturday, Oct. 8 -- Lee Roy Matocha

Wednesda • , October 5, 1977 Saturday, Oct. 15 — Gilbert Kautz Saturday, Oct. 22—Rubin Hoiquest and The Gold Banners Sunday, Oct. 23 -- Czech Day Social -every Thursda y night at 8 p.m.

•upp er served from 5 to 8 p .m. Breakfast is served at our Frida y and Saturday night dances and UMW dances.

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Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth Saturday, Oct. 8 — Lodge Dance; Joe Lynn's Rhythmaires (free dance instructions, 7:30 to 8:30) Sunday, Oct. 9 -- Regular lodge meeting, 2 pm.

Thursday, Oct. 13 -- Ladies Circle meeting at 5:30 p.m.

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Lodge No, 130 Dallas & Sokol Zizka Saturday, Oct. 8 — Eric Honza Saturday, Oct. 22 — Harold Strand Orchestra (sports. Lodge 130) Saturday, Oct. 29 -- Country Polka Boys Saturday, Nov. 12 Czech Mates of Dallas Saturday, Nov. 28— Polka.Patriots of Dallas

Lodge No. 173, Galveston Sunday, Oct. 16 — Meeting. at K of "C Hall, Laigarque, 2 p.nrSPJST —

Lodge No. 176, Houston Northwest Monday, Nov. 14 — Annual lodge meeting; election of officers; covered dish dinner, 7 p.m., at VFW Hall in Addicks SPJST ---

Lodge No. 177, Academy 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, and The Gentres Saturday, Oct. 29 — Jerry Haisler and The Melody Five vs. Bill Walt's Goodtimers Saturday, Nov. 5 — Wilson Art private party Saturday, Nov. 12 — The Country Edition of Austin Saturday, Nov. 19 — The Journelmen plus Mackie and The

(Dress Code: Women -- draws, eVening Pantsuits; men — coats. lamas sults, shirts Inside trousers, no blue jegneL SPJST

Lodge No. 135, Ennis Saturday, Oct. 8 -- Bill Kucera and The Czech Mates Saturday, Nov. 12 -- Panther City Polka Boys Saturday, Dec. 10 — Jodie Mikula Saturday, Dec. 31 — Panther City Polka Boys Sistertaininent every Friday night at II P.m.

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Lodi* No. 1M, Fort Worth Saturday, Oct. 22 — Dance; music

by Panther City Polka Boys Saturday, Nov. 5 — Dance; music

by Gary Lee Saturday, Nov. 12 — C/W Dance; Jerry Max Lane Sunday, Nov. 13 -- Monthly lodge meeting Seams Night each Friday

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Lodge No. 172, Pasadena Saturday, Oct. 8 — The Knights of Dixie Saturday, Oct. 22 -- Weinert Grohman's Orch.; Ray Anhaiser, on sax Saturday, Nov. 5 — Julius Tupa & The Night Shift Saturday, Nov. 19 — Mark's Musical Moods (The MMM Co.) Sec lod g e meetings every 2nd Wednesday of each month. Dances 9 p .m. to 1 a.m.

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Lodge No. 178, Longview Family game nights every Friday and Sunday at 7 p .m. in the Kni g hts of Columbus :fall, Olive St., Longview.

SPJST — Lodge No. 179, Warrenton Saturday, Oct. 8 — Lodge meeting, Zapp's Kitchen, 8 p.m, SPJST

Lodge No. 180, Burleson Thursday, Oct. 6 — Social at Miller Brewing Co. Hospitality Room, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 19 — Lodge 180 dance at National Hall in Fort Worth SPJST --

Lodge No. 181, Montgomery Co. Family game nights every Thursday, at 8 p.m. Conroe Ballroom — SPJST — Lodge NO. 185, New Braunfels Sunday, Nov. 27 — Official lodge chartering ceremonies in the Saenger Halle east of 1-35 in New Braunfels on Hwy. 46, at 2 p.m. Noon meal and dance following chartering ceremonies.

— SPJST -Lodge No. 188, Centerville Saturday, Oct. 8 — Country Gen tlemen of Navasota-Bryan Saturday, Oct. 15 — Ted Hardin and The New Sounds Saturday, Oct. 29 — Music Masters' of Bryan SPJST —

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