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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 VOLUME 65, NUMBER 44 NOVEMBER 2, 1977

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK TODAY . . .

The District VI meeting was held Sunday, October 23rd at Sweet There is no assurance of tomorrow, so you must make good today, Home at Siovacek's Ballroom as scheduled, hosted by Lodges No. 4, There is no course for preventing mistakes, so you must work at Hallettsville, and No. 63, Sweet a better way.

Home. The attendance was nice, however, it could have been larger, There is no day without time, so make the best of each minute of course, which seems to be the and soon -case at most meetings in recent years. Naturally, we are living our You will find there will always be love from others and there lives at a faster and faster pace, was no tomorrow to doom. yet, we as members, need to take a --Sonia Kahanek little of our time to devote to our Society. There are some who devote very much of their time (probably meeting by the capable ladies who too much) for the good of our outdid themselves with preparing Society and others who rarely give the food, especially the pastries.

We have some pictures of the it more than a passing thought.

Perhaps the future will bring more meeting and youth program (which was good), and of the cooks, howinterest; let us hope so.

All of the District VI officers ever we will have to wait until next gave their reports in brief form. week to publish them. * * District VI Sales Representative We have just received notice Edwin Smajstrla had a written report because he was a delegate to from John L. Moncure, president the Texas Fraternal Congress, rep- of the Univ. of Houston Cougar resenting the SPJST from that Cager Club, that U of H basketball team will play the Czechoslovak area. District VI Rest Homes DiNational Basketball Team in Hofrector Erwin Holy gave a very conheinz Pavilion on the campus of cise and informative report on the the University of Houston at 8 status of our S.P.J.S.T. Rest Homes. p.m. Nov. 11, 1977. Check your local District VI Director Matt Vanek newspapers for ticket sales details. gave his report and Supreme * * Lodge Secretary-Treasurer Leonard While at the District VI meeting Mikeska represented headquarters, we were conversing with one of reported for the Main Office. our elder members in Czech and It was a well conducted meeting our conversation turned to rememfraternally conducted 'by President bering Brother Jos. A. Sykora, of Nezval, a nice social held and a Lodge No. 63, Sweet Home who had

delicious meal was served after the

outlived the actuarial value of his

certificate at age 96 in May of 1972. He was the 21st of our members to do so. He happened to be an uncle of Rev. Marcus Valenta of the parish of Praha, Texas. As a coincidence, we received a news release from the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation concerning a Special Veterans Day memorial service at Praha, on Nov. 6th. We are printing excerpts from it in our editorial this week, since we felt it is wellwritten and interesting.

Your editor knows 001. (Rev.) Valenta rather well and values him among our acquaintances, especially as a fellow veteran who deserves a person's respect wherever he is. He is another one of our citizens of Czech ancestry who, by his efforts.) has found recognition in the service of our country.

We feel the article speaks well for itself and will not expand on it.

How well this writer remembers the date of Dec. 7th, 1941, when in Ft. Bliss, El Paso, on a Sunday morning the radio carried President Roosevelt's "Day of Infamy" speech and told of the many dead at Pearl Harbor. Our youthful members are spared those memories, thankfully. * PRAHA — On Sunday, morning, Nov. 6th, the Rev. Marcus A. Valenta will stand in a churchyard in this rural Texas village while a flight of Japanese Val bombers and Zero fighters appear with a

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Thirty-six years ago, Father Valenta stood in the yard beside Schofield Barracks Chapel as the same kind of aircraft bearing the same bloodred rising sun emblems came screaming out of a Sunday morning sky above Pearl Harbor.

Moments later on that long-ago Sunday morning, Father Valenta was sprinting toward the base hospital for duty amid the chaos and carnage that catapulted America into World War II. Nov. 6th, Father Valenta and throngs of soldiers, sailors, marines and civilians will stand quietly as the planes re-form in the peaceful skies above Praha, and, joined

by American aircraft bearing insignia of three decades ago, sweep overhead in a final salute . . . the poignant missing-man formation.

Praha's annual Veterans Day Menwrial Service won't be found among the fun festivals in the state's Calendar of Texas Events produced by the State Dept. of Highways and Public 'Transportation, but caravans of cars and chartered buses will find the spot, which is not even listed on most maps, midway between Houston and San Antonio, near Flatonia.

They will find an entirely rural community without motel, bank, stores or offices, only a community 'hall maintained by Czech farmers of the region, and St. Mary's, pastored by Rev. Valenta.

How does a country parish priest arrange for the kind of attendance at the Veterans Day Memorial Service, not just this year, but annually? And in Praha, of all places!

Wells what's unremarkable to Rev. Valenta is something else to the pilots of the Confederate Air Force who will nurse those vintage war birds to life on this November morning. They have heard of him, with the same kind of quiet reflection reserved for names like Leyte, the Solomon Islands, Saipan and Okinawa.

They call him "Father" now, a 6-foot, 5-inch gentle giant in clerical black. But they know that packed in a trunk at the parish house are tunic and trousers of olive drab, a pistol belt that carried only canteens and packets of bandages, jungle camouflage fatigues bearing the gold cross and

silver oak leaves of a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps . . garments well worn, imbued with the dignity of 32 years of service to God and country.

The marines know about this Valenta; they've heard of the chaplain who consistently refused promotions to stay with assault troops surging in blood-spattered waves across the immense combat zones of the Pacific.

And in Washington, the Department of Defense has some rather special archives about the Texas country priest who was Colonel Valenta . . . whose service from the first to the last day of World War II is recorded as the longest overseas combat-zone record of any chaplain in the history of the United States.

They come to Praha each No vember. Father Valenta will insist it is to stand'in solemn tribute beside nine graves there, nearly identical stones of Texas granite, nearly identical birth dates from the 1920s, nearly identical dates from the 1940s: "Killed in Action."

And of course it is the reason for the muffled drums, for the throatcatching notes of Taps echo over the pastoral countryside, for wider visions of row upon row of white crosses in fields from Belgium to Honolulu.

But they will come, too, while there is still time, because it is Col. Marcus A. Valenta who asked.

SALES REPRESENTATIVES' CLASSES

BLEIREERVILI.F. LODGE NO 33 — OCT. 18, 1977

SALES REPRESENTATIVES seated, L to R: Lillie Mikeska, Mollie Ewell, Martha Trealek, Frieda Bednar. Standing, L to R: DSR Ben Trcalek, Doris Jean Eekermann, Miroslav Petrusek, SkYli Silas Smith.

NEWSBRIEFS Nelson J. Mikeska, 75, passed away on Monday, Oct. 10th, 19/7, at the Danforth Memorial Hospital in Texas City. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12th at the First United Methodist Church with pastor Don B. Little and Pastor Wesley Welborn officiating. Graveside services were conducted by the Masonic Lodge, with interment in Forest Park East in League City. Brother Mikeska was a member of Lodge 14, Wesley. * Chartering ceremonies have been set for Sunday, Nov. 27th, for Lodge No 185 New Braunfels. The ceremonies will be held at 2 p.m. in the Saengerhalle, east of New Braunfels on Hwy 46, within the city limits of New Braunfels, preceded by a noon meal and followed by a dance. Officials from the Supreme lodge will be in charge of

VISITORS seated, L to R: Rhonda Eekermann, S. II. Ewell, Jeanne Eckermann. Standing, L to R: Raymond Bednar, Edmund Mikeska.

the chartering ceremonies.

Mrs. George (Beanie) Kacir and Mrs. H. J. Koz,elski, both of West, have returned from a two-week Eastern Mediterranean air-sea cruise. They visited Athens, Greece, the Acropolis Greek Islands of Crete, Mykoros, Rhodes and Is-

tanbul and Rusadosi, Turkey; also Alexandria, Egypt, with shore excursion to Cairo, the Pyramids and Sphinx and to Haifa, Israel, with an excursion to Jerusalem and Bethlehem. They joined a group of friends from California, including Mr. and Mrs. Willis Barnes for their departure on Oct. 4th and

VESTNIK SALES REPRESENTATIVES' CLASSFS

LODGE NO, 39, BRYAN — OCT. 19, 1977

SALES REPRESENTATIVES, seated, L to R: Ben Trcalek, Mary Ann Novosad, Claudia Novosad, Betty Hubacek. Standing, L to R: Ernest Jakubik, Cecil Dickson, Joe Novosad, Jr., Ernest Wentreek, Rudolph 1Vlatejka.

VISITORS, seated L to R: Lillie Matejka, Lillie Dickson, Mary Novosad, 011ie Jakubik. Standing, L to R: Ed Hubacek, Raymond Regmund, SFM Silas Smith. returned Oct. 18th. Sister Kacir is a member of Lodge 54, West * * Mr. and Mrs. Roger Wistner of Houston have returned from a 65day working vacation at Wallington, New Zealand. They toured Hawaii, Figi and Nandi Islands; also, a short stay in Sidney, Australia.

While in New Zealand they met

many families and visited in their homes, enjoying the warm hospitality. They returned home and had the opportunity to go dove hunting for two days and Lea (Mrs. Wistner), got her limit in a short time, killing four doves with one shot. Brother and Sister Wistner are members of Lodge 88, Houston.

LODGE NO. 178, LONGVIEW Dear Members: This letter is to let all 'of you know that the building of our lodge is coming right along. Everyone has been more than busy trying to keep everything moving. Our board of trustees has just assigned their members to their future duties. It is no secret that everyone is going to have plenty to do. So far our members who care have really shown their true eking. Recently, the Entertainment Committee held a garage sale and a barbecue sale. Everyone worked hard and I feel that everyone enjoyed it.

We have had our share of set backs but so far we are still hanging in there. Sometimes when things don't go so well, it seems like it would be a lot easier to run, but now, more than ever, we need to be holding together with each other. It won't be too long before our lodge will be standing and the feeling of pride that we did it will be worth all the hard work, sweat and tears.

I hope, all the readers from our sister lodges will forgive the fact that this letters is written mainly for and to the members of Lodge 178, but I want to stress that we've come so far that we can't slow down now!

Fraternally, Jutta Mooing° Secretary - SPJST — LODGE NO. 48, BEYERSVILLE Dear Members: The next meeting date is Nov. 6th and we will have election of officers. The meeting will begin at 3 p.m. A chili supper will be served and members are asked to provide enough meat for the family and any guests; also crackers, bowls and a sweet dish.

Fraternally, Sharon Beran Reporter

Wednesday, November 2, 197'7 LODGE NO, 142, HOUSTON Dear Brotners and Sisters: We had our regular meeting on the first Friday night of the month, Oct. 7th. We had 33 members present. The roll call of officers and officers' reports were given.

We now have the members of the Remuneration Committee for establishing salaries for next year.

The members are our president, Brother Henry Linha.rt, board of trustees chairman, Brother Butch Stein, local lodge treasurer, Brother Sidon Tumi,s, and two other members, Brother Robert Kieschnick and Brother Leroy Hobartsch.

If you have any suggestions please contact one of the members of the committee.

Brother Sidon Tumis stated that the Rules and Regulations will be read, stating the changes to be voted on for the rules of the lodge in the November meeting. This will give us a chance to study the requested changes before voting on them in the annual December meeting.

Our door prize went to Sister Rosie Tamis, Brother Henry LinhartI Sister Anita Pavlicek and Sister Mary Ann Kieschnick.

Our next meeting will be Friday, Nov. 4th, at 8 p.m.

Fraternally, Mary Ann Kieschnick - SPJST LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND Dear Members: Our regular meeting was held Oct. 5th, at 7:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by the president at the above-mentioned time. Roll call of officers showed that all officers were present.

The pledge of allegiance was given by the members present, led

by Flag Bearer Wayne Borowski.

Reading of the minutes from the September meeting was performed and they were approved as read.

Correspondence: A thank-you card from the Latham family. Mrs. Latham was the mother of our lodge treasurer, Glen Latham.

We lost another one of our faithful workers of our lodge in the passing of Mrs. Joe Cl Pavia, wife of Brother Pavia. Although she was just a social member, she was always ready to help out at our lodge functions as long as her health permitted. May she rest in peace.

The treasurer, bar and kitchen

5 chairmen, plus entertainment com- tary and youth leader from the mittee gave their reports which present $60 per year to $150 per were good for the past month of year as of 1977. In 1978 the EnterSeptember. tainment Committee and Floor It was decided, at this meeting, Committee will be paid $150 per that we would not have a Nomi- year. This was voted upon and nating Committee and the officers carried. The present officers exfor the coming year would be nom- pressed their thanks for the ininated from the floor. crease in pay.

The election of officers and the At our next meeting, Nov. 20th, various committees will take place election of officers will be held. We in our December meeting. urge as many of you as possible to It was also decided at this meet- be present at this meeting, so a ing to start taking history of our , rood and reliable slate of offilodge from the beginning when it cers can be elected. We also ask was organized up to the present and urge more members to get time, so we would have something volved in the election, get your ready when Brother Morris calls -ame on the ballot and accept on us. The members selected yours positions offered to you, thereby truly to take this task on myself, getting to know the functions of which I accepted. I will try my the lodge better. It is a lot of best to do so. work but also a lot of fun. There There was no other business and are a lot of dances at our hall and the meeting adjourned at 3:30 we always sell from 400 to '700 tickp.m., to meet again on the first ets. That, in itself, already tells Sunday in November (the 6th). you that it is a clean and respectWave at someone across the way. able place to go to. We keep law Fraternally, and order in the hall and on the Joe Sambas, Jr. premises to the best of our ability, Reporter and those not wanting:to abide by SPJST -these rules are not allowed to come LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX back.

Dear Members and Friends: Hope to see many of you at our The regular monthly meeting of November meeting.

Lodge No. 13 was held Oct. 16th, Fraternally, Magdalene Iselt with 17 members and three visitors present.

Financial Secretary SPJST — President Claude Flippin called LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS the meeting to order. Flag Bearer Patty Tydiacka led us in the pledge Dear Members: Nov. 13th will soon be here and of allegiance. There was a silent moment of prayer for our Broth- your plans that day should be to er Wm. Matejcek, who passed a- attend the lodge bazaar. Several way on Sept. 19th, 1977. He was a attractions will probably draw you here, but the dinner being served member for 58 years.

Roll call of officers was called by here that day from 12 noon until Secretary Olga Nimtz; nine were 2 p.m., will be number one on the present. She also read the minutes list: roast beef and country sausof the September meeting and they age and all the trimmings, includwere approved as read. Sister Mag- ing pastry, which will be made by dalene I,selt gave the report on the our ladies and donated for your Mortuary Account and Treasurer enjoyment. The Kitchen CommitMildred Horak gave her report. tee will appreciate any and all pastries and, if any is left over, the Both were accepted as read.

Several Rules and Regulations cake walk will need them, especchanges were presented to the ially cakes; bring two cakes. Also, members. After some discussion it there is the white elephant booth was voted upon by secret ballot to that needs items you don't need at increase the Board of Trustees to your home and how about plants 13 members instead of the present for our greenhouse, new things for eight, and also to decrease the the gift booth, groceries for the Entertainment Committee to two country store and children to enjoy instead of the present three. It was at the fish pond, and many other also voted upon by secret Ballot surprises.

Fraternally, to increase the salary of the reRaw Scott cording secretary, financial seen-

VEST ?Tilt LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Dear Members: Our meeting was held Monday.

We needed more members here.

The secretary read the minutes of the last meeting and were approved.

Reports were made by the entertainment, youth leader, baseball, fraternal council and hail rental.

Brother David Andreason re-) ported many members have responded and sent money in for the next Nov. 21st bazaar tickets, which were sent to each lodge member. Please take the time to do so if, for some reason, you do not plan to attend this moneyraising lodge project.

During October we have one new member, Randall Kucera, and additional coverage was taken out by Brother James Novak.

Get-well cards were sent to Brother Jerome Rejcek and Brother Emil Chmelar.

Our sympathy is extended to Brother and Sister J. D. Brown.

May their loved one rest in peace.

Just about everyone knows that Brother and Sister Richard Kopecky became parents of a baby Weighing 2 lbs. and 7 ozs., but what you might not know is that he now weighs 7 lbs, and 10 ozs. Born July 13th, this tiny person is growing fast. We congratulate the proud parents and grandparents, Brother and Sister Leo Kopecky.

Entertainment Committee members Sister Cindy Horak and Brother Paul Pokladnik became Mr. and Mrs. on Oct. 8th. In behalf of the committee, we extend sincere wishes for a lot of happiness together.

Our next dance is Nov. 5th with the Kucera Czech Mates. Believe us when we say you will enjoy this music; do come and dance and dance and dance.

The next lodge meeting will be Monday, Nov. 21st; can we count on you to be here?

Fraternally, Rose Scott SPJST —

LODGE NO. 87, TEMPLE Our next meeting date is Friday, Nov. 11th, at 7:30 p.m.

Sister Mary Zatopek has announced that refreshments will be served.

Fraternally, Mrs. Dorothy Chervenka Recording Secretary

LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR Dear Members: Our monthly meeting was called to order by our president, Brother Edwin Adamek on Sunday, Oct. 9th, at 4 p.m.

Presenting the flag was Pam Steger, and Edwina Adamek led the members in the pledge of allegiance. We remained standing in silent respect to the memory of our deceased member, Sister Marie Stasny.

Secretary Mike Kaiser read the roll call of officers.

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

The treasurer's report was given

by Albin Machu.

Property Committee report by Herbert Riethmeyer and the audit report by Edith Shiner, were also given.

A longtime member, Brother John Kovar, of this lodge was recognized, but this was his first time to attend one of our meetings.

Come back again!

New members accepted were Amy Elizabeth Janke, Christi Janke, Donnie Farrell, Vickie Farrell, Eva Ray Farrell, Troy Newman, Neal Newman, and Erin Newman.

A get-well card was sent to Brother Gus Kovar. We hope he is feeling better and will be able to attend our meeting soon.

President Adamek brought up the subject about organizing a Senior Citizens' group where there would be a senior citizen social or party held once a month at the lodge building. He wanted the members' opinion on this and it will be discussed later at one of our meetings.

Youth Leader Melvin Steger reported that State Royalty was held Sept. 24th at Elgin and that King Tim Rafferty and Duke John Grieger were second runners-up in state competition. Congratulations!

The Senior Group Talent placed second in the state. They were: Kristi Krenek, Donna Steger, Johanna Leshikar, Brenda Urbanek and Sharon Marburger; this same group received an invitation to perform at Stephen P. Austin Hotel in Austin, Oct. 22nd for Texas Fraternal Congress.

The next monthly meeting will be our annual meeting when we elect lodge officers for the next year. The meeting will be held

Sunday, Nov. 6th at 2:30 pm.

Please note the change — one week sooner and the time is earner. Be sure to attend and vote for the ones you want to serve as officers for our lodge during the coming year.

The youth club will meet at 1:30 p.m.

Door prizes were won by Anita Rueben Bryant and Joe Jansky.

Fraternally, Ila Mae Jansky Reporter _ r — LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Dear Members and Friends: Lodge 177 Academy held their monthly meeting Oct. 12th. The meeting was called to order by President Jerry Tomastik.

All officers were present at the meeting.

The minutes from the last meeting were read and approved.

All chairpersons' reports were good.

At the trustees' meeting it was suggested to have more lighting which was needed for the parking lot.

A motion was made and seconded to have them installed.

The need to increase insurance coverage on the lodge building was also brought up for discussion.

Motion was made and seconded to obtain the insurance coverage.

Bids were then discussed on the improvement of our rest rooms.

There were 12 new members accepted into our lodge.

A nominating committee was selected for the election to be held at the next meeting, Nov. 9th; the committee is composed of Mary Dubec, Ray Lisenbe, Dottie Roach, Wilbert Ramm and Dorothy Massey.

Dec. 11th was selected for our 3rd anniversary dance; this will be held on a Sunday, with a meal served, also a free dance from 4 to 10 p.m. with music by Otis Beck and the Best Yets. More details on this will be appearing later.

We were glad to see Youth Leader Pat Tomastik enjoying good health and looking well after her stay in the hospital; we also hope to have Shirley Cantu back at the meetings after her fall.

We had a good turnout for the appreciation supper held Friday night at the race track for the

Wednesday, November 2, 1977 workers of the lodge.

Remember the election Nov. 9th; be sure to attend and vote for your choice of candidates.

Fraternally, Jackie Beck SPJST —

LODGE NO, 170, BRAZOSPORTANGLETON The Brazosport-Angleton SPJST Lodge No. 170's monthly meeting was called to order on Oct. 4th, 19TT. Three new members were voted on and accepted by Lodge 170. They were Richard Blake Adams, Melvin Wayne Park, and Melvin Leigh Park We are still very disappointed in our members for not attending the lodge meetings. We held a barbecue in August and we had a big turnout and we would like to see some of these members turnout for our monthly meetings. We need you members to support your lodge and help plan things for the future. A handful of members cannot successfully rim a lodge and make the decisions for the whole membership. Please come out and take time to give your opinion on matters concerning your lodge.

Our next monthly meeting will be held Nov. 1st, at Jasmine Hall In Lake Jackson at 7:30 p.m.

Fraternally yours, Janace Hilsher Secretary — SPJST — LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Members: The meeting was called to order at 2:30 p.m. by President Robert Pavelka.

The lodge motto and pledge of allegiance were led by Donna and Janice Stanislav and Karen Shelton.

The roll call of officers was made and Brother Silas Smith and Sister Sue Pauling were absent.

There were no visitors.

The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.

Sister Darlene Engelke read the minutes of the last board meeting.

The next board of trustees and entertainment committee meetings will be held Nov. 1st.

There will be no food brought for the November meeting because of the election.

Brother Robert Pavelka congratulated Steven Stanislav on being state king.

7 Sister Libby Parma gave her report. She said they would order more cookbooks and hope to get them here by Christmas.

There were several winners at State YAD: Steven Stanislav, Karen Shelton, Janice and Donna Stanislav and Lanette Nors. The youth club came in 4th place in the top ten in the state, and 4th in the top ten clubs from District Steven Stanislav was asked to play at Texas Fraternal Congress Oct. 22nd in Austin.

We are asking everyone to bring food to our next meeting for Meals on Wheels. It would be good to bring things like: corn, peas, beans, and peaches.

Brother Robert Pavelka asked that there be more members come out to the dances and other functions to help support the lodge.

We have several new members: Sharon, Brenda, Ronald, and Denise Bielamowiez. We are very pleased to have all of you. We also have William H. Lamme, Jr., Ester R. Witte, Glenn D. Bone, Marvin IL Sims, Milford L. Behringer, Jerid M. Smith, Wayne H. Rossi, Robert H. Plsek and Edward Nors, Jr. Everyone was pleased to have all of you with us.

We had two transfers from Lodge 167, Penelope: Julia Andrle and Steve Andrle; we are also glad to have you join our lodge.

Sister Libby Parma said we were very proud of Jeffery Nors, our state duke.

Sister Agnes Mazanec gave her report. Get-well cards were sent to Tena Urbanek, Joe Sulak, Albert Jaska, Joe Jaska, and Dr. Howard Palms. We wish all of you a speedy recovery.

Sympathy cards were sent to Joe Domesel family, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil H. Smith, and the Benito Leos family.

Baby congratulations were sent to the Larry Pankoniens.

Brother Ed Mazanec gave a report on the District III meeting.

There were only three members present from Lodge 66.

Brother Maza.,nec then proposed that we give the king a gift for a job well done.

Brother Emil Hanus made the motion we give King Steven Stanislav $25; the motion was seconded

by Brother Frank Miller.

Steven Stanislav thanked the

lodge for the opportunity to serve and for their support.

A motion was made and seconded to give Duke Jeffery Nors $15 for his hard work. Jeffery thanked the members for his gift.

Then Sister Darlene Engelke thanked Jeanette Smith for setting up the trip to Dallas for Czech day, and for the great job done at the September meeting.

Door prize was won by Steve Andrle.

Birthdays for the month of October were for Brother Otto Hanus and Randy Nors. Lanette Nors brought the birthday cake.

The meeting adjourned at 3:15 p.m.

Sue Pauling English Reporter — SPJST — LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN Dear Members: Just a short note to remind everyone of the upcoming elections which will be held at our next meeting Wednesday, Nov. 9th. We hope to see you then.

Fraternally, Main Luza Secretary SPJST--

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Members: Czech Day was quite a success, and President Jerome Ermis and I want to thank all of you who helped to make it a success. First of all we want to thank the hundreds of people who came and especially those who made such nice comments about the program; you will never know how much we appreciate you letting us know how much you enjoyed it.

We want to thank Food Chairman Annie Vala and her workers, including all the loyal members who baked the turkeys, for the good turkey dinner. Thanks go also to all you generous pastry donors and the wonderful Birthday Club Sisters who had charge of it.

Our thanks go to Director Rudolph Dybala and the fine Lodge 88 Concert Orchestra and to Director Tim Kostom and his famous Choral Club. We are always proud that we have you two groups in our lodge, and on Czech Day we were especially proud of your fine performance. Thanks a million to everyone of you.

Special thanks also go to Rev.

8 Paul Chovanec and his fine Czech Heritage Singers who entertained so splendidly. Their accordionists, Catherine Sahinen, Rosalie Leonard, Clarence Fee, and Ed Darilek, who entertained between the acts, were just great! I want to mention here that our dear friend, Brother Alvin Sefcik of Lodge No. 173, was one of the announcers for this fine group. Some of us forgot to buy your beautiful recordings and plan to contact you about this.

We want to thank the Holly family for their fine and professional rendition of gospel songs.

Judging by the praises we received for their performance, we know that the guests enjoyed them very much.

We want to thank our famous 13esecla dancers, Teen Leader Mary Frances Wahlberg who now has charge of them, and past Youth Leader Wanda Kennedy who trained them so capably. You are just another group of whom our lodge can say proudly, "They belong to us."

I am sure all of you noticed that our decorations were beautiful, and for this we thank Chairman of Decorations Frances Crossman and her workers; you surely helped to make it a more beautiful day.

President Ermis presented the beautiful bouquet of flowers to Frances to show our appreciation, and she, in a true fraternal spirit, had it taken to our loyal member, Marie Sto,yton, who is in St. Joseph Hospital. We hope the flowers will help to speed up your recovery, Marie, your always-smiling face is really missed at the lodge.

We say thanks to our capable Youth Leader Ruth Duncan for the excellent opening speech of our Dedication Program, to King Mark Wahlberg and Queen Brenda Martin for their fine introductions, and to Boyse and Eddie Griffin for the presentation of colors and leading us in the pledge of allegiance. Fred Burl, accompanied by our popular pianist Naomi Spencer, gave a beautiful rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner" and 'Kde Domov Muj." Many thanks to you both!

President Jerome Ermis gave a warm welcome in both the English and Czech languages. I had the honor of reading the Proclamation by his honor, Fred Hofheinz, Mayor of the City of Houston, desig-

iT nating Oct. 23rd as Czech Day in Houston.

Special thanks go to Mr. W. E. Souchek for his fine presentation of color slides of Czechoslovakia; his witty comments were enjoyed by all. Thanks, Mr. Souchek, and also thanks to your capable projector, Lodge Brother Charles Heyda.

We want to thank the ones who handed out the programs: Viola Cox, Frances and Norval Crossman, and Margie Barcak. Thanks also go to Chairman Harley Cox for announcing the entertainment groups and the youth who escorted the honor members: Jeri Lynn Poston, Linda Wehring, Gary Ermis and Mark Wahlberg. We surely do thank Willie Mae Ermis and Ellen Gill for pinning honor ribbons on the members honored and giving them the dinner tickets.

President Ennis, with the help of Youth Leader Ruth Duncan and the king and queen, presented Plaques of Honor to the following dedicated members present: Frank and Margaret Bohn Fred and JoAnn Burl Thomas and Marlene Caraway Eugene and Betty Jo Dobesh Bobby Dobesh Milton and Gladys Elolf Robert and Jeanette Eubank Ellen Gill Warren and Gladys Havemann Robert and Raycene Hilsher William and Dorothy Hilsher Pearl Hilsher and the late Chas.

Hilsher Thomas and Clara Jecmenek Frank and Minnie Krotky Rudy and Agnes Lesak Herman and Margareth Liebscher Robert and Ruth Martinak Johnnie and Rosie Mrosko Larry and Dorothy Pflughaupt Edward and Willie Mae Stang Royal and Laura Warnasch The parade of beautiful Czech costumes started the free dance with the popular and famous Vrazel Orchestra.

I want to thank the youth, Mary Frances and Barbara Wahlberg, for the beautiful corsage presented

by Mark Wahlberg with such beautiful words. This kindness I will cherish as long as I live.

I think it would be appropriate to end My letter with a remark made by a couple from Czechoslovakia (sorry I don't know their

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names). When they entered the ballroom they exclaimed, "Oh how wonderful — just like Czechoslovakia! The beautiful costumes and the beautiful songs!"

Fraternally yours, Tillie Helmcamp — SPJST — LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON The Golden Banners performed in the Chandelier Ballroom Saturday, Oct. 22nd, and drew a very nice attendance of music - loving people. This dance was hosted by Sister Betty Griffen, in charge and managing the box office. Her husband, Lee, with Buddy McSpadden were busy seating the guests, while Darlyne McSpadden greeted the guests at the door.

Frank and Della Glumb extended their wedding anniversary celebration and put the finishing touches on Saturday at the Golden Banners dance, with a full table of friends around them. The main event took place at the Sons of Hermann lodge Wednesday, Oct. 19th, with twenty couples to wish them happiness. Frank and Della took their vows on Oct. 19th, 1936, and are now celebrating 41 years of blessed happiness. Congratulations.

I was pleasantly surprised in having the pleasure of meeting Lorena and her husband, Earl Fletcher; a lovely young couple and frequent guests at our lodge dances and always accompanied with a full table of, friends. I really appreciated meeting Lorena; she is the granddaughter of the late Sister Aloisia Kahanek, who was our charter member of the Birthday Club in 1946. Sister Kahanek was known for her hard and conscientous work and she never said no when she could help. Her daughter, Julia, married Lester Emmons; they are the parents of Lorena and now make their home in Schulenburg. Besides Lorena and Earl, there were Al and Margie Giusti, Ray and Dixie Kebodeaux, Sherill and Susan Livesay, Jim and Pat Biggs and Chuck and Barbara Bosworth of Spring Branch.

Brother Mike and Sister Kathy Treffel will have a wonderful time flying to New York for several days and staying at the Hotel New Yor!,:er Shareton as guests of their son, the famous wrestler Dusty Rhodes. Mike and Kathy will at-

Wednesday, November 2, 1977 tend the main event at Madison Square Garden. Dusty Rhodes holds the heavy weight belt for the southern states and, at that time he will defend his title. While In New York they will be touring the city and whatever there is to be seen. From their hotel room they will be overlooking Central Park.

They are anxious to go up in the Empire State Building to overlook the great city, all this is in store for them, from their son, to celebrate their wedding anniversary.

Isn't that great!

Sister Mary Russell, our Birthday Club sister, is confined in Northwest Memorial Hospital for several weeks now. Sister Marie Stayton is still in St. Joseph Hospital; it seems her nerves are the cause. Sister Mary Ellen Sanderson, in Parkway Hospital, is slowly convalescing and we hope she will come home soon and that goes for all of our ailing brothers and sisters.

I am happy to announce the music for the forthcoming Czech play finally arrived and the directors are very enthused about this musical play "The Romance of the Beautiful Gypsy," —Romanek Krasne Cikanky — which will be presented early next year and it promises to be the highlight of the year. As time goes on I will keep you informed.

Our Czech Day at Lodge 88 was well attended; the whole place was alive with jolly people and the colorful costumes added a lot to the festivities of the day. Sister Helen Valcik and Sister Anna Kilnar wore their originals and also, from East Bernard, Mr. and Mrs. Klecka.

The parade of costumes had about 200 people marching and ending up with a lively polka to the delight of the onlookers lining the walls of the Chandelier Ballroom and seated around in every available chair. The music by the Concert Orchestra, directed by Brother Rudy Dybala, entertained the guests with the Choral Club, directed by Brother Tim Kostom, joining them in singing several folk songs.

The Czech Heritage singers from Galveston, directed by Rev. Paul Chovanec, made a nice impression on the listening audience. The youth of the Beseda group performed as usual, very well. The District V Queen Irenda Martin with King Mark ahlberg, were

9 presented by Youth Leader Ruth Duncan. The colors were presented by Boyce and Eddie Griffin. The Star Spangled Banner and Kde Domov Muj, were sung by Fred Burl, accompanied by Naomi Spencer. Brother President Jerry Ermis, welcomed the guests in both languages and First Vice President Sister Tillie Helmcamp presented Mayor Hofheinz's proclamation for Czech Day. Interesting slides of Czechoslovakia were shown by Mr. W. E. Souchek; this was followed by the presentation of Honor Plaques to our members by President Jerry Ermis. "Hej Slovane" and "God Bless America" were presented by the Heritage Group and the Choral Club of Lodge No. 88.

The final touch was the parade of costumes and a free dance for all from 5 to 9 p.m. Everyone was exhausted but pleased, the food was good and plenty and lots of delicious pastry was donated by the ladies; many thanks for the generosity and thanks to all who helped in any way to make this a successful day.

My son, Henry Olexa, made a business trip for his company, the Continental Emsco Co., where he is employed for the past 29 years as engineering manager. This trip included other three men from the company to negotiate business in Peking, China, where they spent over four weeks time. The only layover going there was in Tokyo, the rest of the time was spent in Peking. Henry and his associates took sight-seeing tours in their spare time to see all the interesting places of which he has many slides. I have seen them and they are beautiful.

Coming back took 24 hours and even now, after three days, he has not adjusted his life habits. I wish my daughter-in-law, Henry's wife Della, would have been able to accompany him on this interesting trip, but that was not in the company's order. Henry is mighty glad to be home and so is his wife, Della.

Here is a reminder of our special events coming up soon. A Pre ' Thanksgiving dance Wednesdayt, Nov. 23rd, with music by Al Marks' orchestra and tickets will be on sale Nov. 4th. Do make your reservations; $3.50 per person. The Christmas dance, with music by the Glenn Miller band is Saturday,

Dec. 10th, and tickets go on sale Nov. 18th. Admission $10 per person, including free set-ups; just bring your own bottle.

Nov. 11th will be a special event for veterans. Al). veterans will be admitted free; others, $3 per person. The music will be furnished by the well-liked band, Bobby Heiman and The High Country. Come out and have a blast.

The conventon record, as you vere informed, is on hand and we are ready to fill your order. If you haven't purchased one yet, think what a wonderful Christmas, gift it would make for those who love music. Do it today and mail your order to Choral Club, c/o Lodge Pokrok SPJST No. 88, 1435 Beall, Houston, Tx 77008. Please make your check for $5 payable to Lodge No. 88 Choral Club. Thank you and do it soon.

Fraternally, Frances Olexa - SPJST--

CLUB OF LODGE NO. 47, SEATON The Seaton Choral Club met last night for its regular rehearsal with the following members present; Alfred and Martha Klusacek, Otto and Matilda Hanus, Annie Jakubee (our talented leader), Frank and Lillian Mikulec, Jerry and Dorothy Pechal, Bill and Lillian Kosarek, Georgia Sodek, Albino.

Mikeska, Janet, Althea and Carlson Don Young, Della Psencik, Emily Stuteville, Leon and Vallie Zavodny, Linda Wilde, Viola Chervenka, Leon Sodek, Ruby Bolton, Frank and Eleonora Spanhel, Paulina Kopecky, Ralph Milek, our accordionist, Willie and Doris Provazek, Willie and Adeline Kohutek.

This was a fine turnout., but we hope that more of you will start attending regularly because we need you.

Promptly at 8 p.m. we started singing those beautiful old songs and we thoroughly enjoyed them, singing does something for you that not even medicine can, so why not come out and sing regularly with us? After our rehearsal we had a short business meeting in which we discussed our last party night and it was decided that we will liave another game night on the second Tuesday in November which will be Nov. 8th, with some slight changes to make the evening more enjoyable for all. All of you start CHORAL

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thinking about our Christmas party and make your suggestions at our next meeting as to what kind of party we want and where to hold it.

It was announced that Robert Vasicek had eye surgery in a Houston hospital and we hope that he is doing well and will be with us at our next rehearsal. We sent him our usual get-well greeting card and we sincerely miss you Bob, so get well soon.

Singingly yours, Otto Hanus Reporter SPJST — LODGE NO. 155, AUSTIN Dear Members: The next meeting will be Nov. 7th at 3 p.m. at Stonegate, 1401 E. Rundberg Lane.

Fraternally, Mary Rose Palla Reporter - SPJST — LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY Dear Members and Friends: It will be some weeks before Brother Chester Shraoldas will be back to nomal, writing and doing ill the things he usually does. his left hand is the one he can use for driving. The heavy cast on his writing hand is not so good; he had to depend a lot on Sister Mildred, but it could have been worse.

We are so thankful that it is possible to be corrected.

It's good news to hear that Sister Faye Fowler is out of the hospital and back home. Brother Wilcox and Brother Parrish had some treatments on their back problems.

We hope all will be feeling good as new at the coming meeting. This will be an important meeting so all you members who possibly can, be sure to attend.

Right now our youth members with Sister Annie Lou Flasowski are busy getting our lodge decorated for the Halloween celebration as they did last year, when it was beautifully decorated.

At our last meeting it was announced that our Lodge No. 74 is available for company parties; just call President Johnson for details.

The game and social night was changed to Tuesday nights; you all come and enjoy skating and having good clean fun together.

I hope to see all of you on the second Monday, Nov. 14th. It is also close Co Thanksgiving and all

of us are thankful for our nice lodge and friendly people.

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LODGE NO. 28, EAST BERNARD Dear Members: This is to notify you that our next meeting will be held the first Sunday in November and we are requesting your presence at this meeting because this will be the last meeting before our annual meeting in December.

We urge you members who have not been at any of the previous meetings to come and know what has taken place and what is planned for the future.

Refreshments as usual will be served following the meeting.

Do not forget the meeting and let your opinions and desires be known.

Fraternally, Albert Lupik, Secretary SPJST --

LADIES' CIRCLE, LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH This is to remind you that we will hold a meeting Thursday, Nov. 10th, starting at 10:30 a.m. A committee in charge of food arrangements — Sisters Helen Paprskaz, Florence Greer, Bessie Prochaska, Rose and Frances Jaworski — will contact you regarding our Thanksgiving luncheon.

The remainder of this report concerns sad or unfortunate events regarding our members or their (families. Sister Mary Hubenak's husband, Richard, underwent an operation and left a local hospital on Oct. 22nd. We will find out how he is doing at our November meeting. Sister Anna Juran's granddaughter, Lisa Juran, age 16, was in an automobile accident Oct. 17th and at this writing is still unconscious in a local hospital. Her car was hit rby a man who ignored a red light in Fort Worth and her car struck a taxicab. Sister Ima Lamance, wife of the manager of our hall, was in an auto accident Sept. 28th. She had a prolonged stay at a local hospital. No bones were broken, but her bruises were so severe that they caused swelling of her entire body. Manager Farmer Lamance is taking care of his wife since she is not able to eat without the help of her husband.

Sister Lillie McMillen slipped on

a wet spot at a local shopping center and injured her back so seriously that she was not able to attend our October Family Night.

Her husband, Mac, has been preparing their meals and told us she was getting along nicely. Her back injury was very painful. Sister Marie Tesar attended our Family Night on crutches. As she was leaving church one evening she stepped on a stone and sprained her ankle which required medical care.

Our frequent visitor, Mary Pa y -ey,flo adingchrwle working at Lodge No. 154 and suffered splintered bones in her wrist. Nothing keeps Mary down and at the last report she is going strong in spite of her injured wrist.

We hope our November report will bring reports of happier events. Our Family Night was a big success and all those present enjoyed a delicious barbecue dinner accompanied by various side dishes and delicious desserts. We thank all the people who worked so hard to make our Family Night so enjoyable.

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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: November 5 Door Comm. — Francis and Louis Thompson Concession Stand — Cheryl and Charles Coats November 12 -Door Comm. — Wilma and Jimmie Fite Concession Stand -- Hazel and Rod Cravey November 19 — Door Comm. — Jodie Shaw and Mary Ruth Sande' Concession Stand — Linda and Mike Gaskin November 26 Door Comm. — Beth and Dan Rodell Concession Stand — Sharon and Ronnie Burns If you are unable to participate ask another member to fill in your place because you are responsible for these duties.

Wednesday, November 2, 1977 Fraternally, Dr. A. M. Easterling President SPJST -LODGE NO, 35, ELK Dear Members: In reference to my report in last week's issue, I made a mistake in the date of our November meeting. It should have read Nov. 13th as the date of our next meeting.

Please forgive my mistake.

We will hold election of officers for the coming year of 1978. If there is an office which you would like to run for please contact one of the Nominating Committee members: Vernon Dulock, Gene Edward Pavelka, or Henry Breitkreutz, Jr., and let them know your wishes. Do this promptly so your name can be placed on the ballot.

Remember, Nov. 13th and come out and join us; we also welcome visitors. Until then, I remain Fraternally yours, Peggy Dieterich Reporter SPJST

PAVELKA CEMETERY ASSN. ANNUAL MEETING, NOV. 13th The SPJST Pavelka Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting Sunday, Nov. 13th at the SPJST lodge in Elk, beginning at 2:30 p.m.

Fraternally yours, Mrs. John Mach Rt. 1, Axtell 76624 - SPJST — LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON Dear Members: Our next meeting will be Thursday, Nov. 3rd, at St. Ann's beginning at 7:30 p.m. Hope to see all of you there.

Fraternally, Mary Ann Krivanek Reporter SPJST ---

LODGE NO. 173, GALVESTON Dear Members and Friends: Our Christmas party has been set for Sunday, December 4th, beginning at 2 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 501 Delany Road, LaMarque. The menu consisting of turkey and dressing, along with refreshments will be served and furnished by the lodge, beginning at 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. We booked Alvin Linhart and the Sugarlanders (a six-piece band). Beer, soft drinks and set-ups will be sold during this time. Ladies are asked

11 to bring a covered dish. We en- Customers purchasing a cup of courage you to bring guests be- seafood gumbo will also get to cause they are always welcome. keep the cup; refills will cost $1.

Please bring enough food for your Gumbo sells anywhere for $2.50 to guests. $3.50 a bowl so this is truly a great We will give away a hindquarter bargain. We will also sell gumbo of beef; the drawing will be at 5 by the quart to go; no matter p.m. Tickets will be mailed to which way you look at it, you can't members, hopefully each member go wrong. Our shoppe will portray will do their best to buy or sell an Old English waterfront scene: tickets. If you need more tickets hanging nets, candle light, and to call me at 935-6895, or Johnny serve you, our ladies will be dressed in long dresses, aprons and the Valusek, 763-9503 in Galveston.

Old English type kitchen caps. The If any of you have items which men will wear dark pants and we might place on a tip book your donation will be appreciated. white shirts with the old-time Suggestions of items: Crocheted seamens' stocking caps. This items, handwork art of any kind, should be a sight to see. It will be hanging baskets (ladies may be turning back the century. For your able to make one up from your entertainment as our booth we will very own yard), fifth of spirits, have accordion music. Oar booth case of beer, cakes or anything you space and location will be ando not plan to use. Thus far we nounced later.

The Czech Heritage Singing have a beautiful hand crocheted afghan donated by Mrs. Victor Group will also have a shoppe in Franks and a 12-piece set of pots the Dickens on the Strand. Their donated by Jerry Kaluza. You may shoppe will sell noodle soup and even have an item that can be sausage on a bun. Their location placed in the auction, this seems will be 20th and Strand in the to be very popular. Cash also can Demacks Produce Bldg. We invite be placed on tip books. Anything all our members, friends, and you would like to donate, small or neighboring lodges to come out. I large will be appreciated. We will am sure this will be something you will not forget. not reject anything.

We will be looking forward to Saturday, Dec. 10th, Galveston seeing you at both functions. will stage a Dickens on the Strand.

Our lodge will have a shop on the Please support your lodge!

Fraternally, Strand on this date. This will take Audrey Kaluza place on Galveston Strand, "The Entertainment Old Wall Street of The Southwest," Chairperson between 20th and 25th (Bath or - SPJST --Rosenberg) Streets. An authentic recreation of a downtown English LODGE NO. 185, NEW BRAUNFELS Street scene of the 1840s-1870s dur- Dear Members. ing the holiday season, which will Chartering ceremonies are now start from 6 to 11 p.m. Blue nor- definitely set for Sunday, Nov. 27th ther or rain date will be Sunday, at the Saengerhalle in. New-BraunDec. 12th The charming Victorian fels. The actual ceremonies will beStreet atmosphere with quality gin at 2 p.m. and officials from wares of the 19th century, the the Supreme Lodge will be in bustling busy Strand lives again! charge of the chartering ceremonSixty-five or more shoppes in ies. The Saengerhalle will begin to buildings with shopkeepers selling welcome members and guests at period wares, by lamplight — and 11 a.m. and a delicious homemany more vendors on the streets. cooked turkey dinner, with all the There will also be free street en- trimmings, will be served at 12:00 tertainment, amusements, street noon. A band for your dancing characters, and other diversement pleasure will be available.

Orechove kolache and makove koof the era. SPJST's shoppe will be known as Codlings Sea Soup House. lache (if I find the mak) will be We will serve sea soup (seafood available, so you all come and gumbo) in an 8-oz. cup; the price help us make this lodge chartering will be $1.25 per cup. An 8-oz. cup a success. You may want to call measures the same as a medium 'President Ernest Jasek in Cibolo at size bowl, and where can you get a 658-2931 (or write Rt. 1, Box 182-A, bowl of seafood gumbo for $1.25? Cibolo 78108) if you plan to come,

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so that we can prepare enough food. Bring yourself, your family, and friends — you are ail welcome. The following are the directions to the Saengerhalle: IH 35, South from Austin take Boerne Seguin exit — go toward Seguin about two miles — turn left at the blinking light and you will see the Saengerhalle and SPJST sign.

Going North on 35 from San Antonio, take the same exit. Going East on III-10 take Highway 46 exit to the second blinking light and turn right. It is about 12 miles after you turn on 46 from 10, East toward New Braunfels. The road to turn on is marked Saengerhalle Rd. Fraternally, B. Parker Secretary - SPJST — LODGE NO. 4, IIALLETTSVILLE Dear Members: Our next meeting will be held Sunday, Nov. 13th, at 2 p.m., at the Grant Bldg. with election of officers. November and December birthdays will be honored. See you Nov. 13th.

Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky Reporter SPJST

follow at 8 p.m. Also, ladies, any trimmings for the barbecue, or sweets, you care to bring will be appreciated. We hope to see you all there.

Lyndon Jakubik Reporter

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LODGE NO. 175, FORT BEND 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 Hall, 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. 24, CYCLONE Dear Readers and Members: The chili supper was postponed until a later date. I'll let you know when the date will be. A motion was made to have a supper on the day of our lodge elections. The day set for the November meeting was the 6th, at 1 p.m. The meat will be furnished by the lodge for supper, but each member is asked to bring a covered dish and a dessert. Jerry Cabla, Jr., Harold Schneider and Ben Tyroch will cook the meat.

Remember our next meeting is Nov. 6th, at 1 p.m.

Fraternally, Arleen Cabla Reporter

LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY The attendance at the meetings has slacked off. As a member of Lodge 177 your support is needed to operate the lodge and maintain the standards worthy to our Fraternal Society. Come to the meetings to hear the discussions and voice your views there. Your presence is welcome and you can feel that you are part of the organization when you are involved.

If you have not been attending the meetings, plan now to set aside the SPJST — night of Nov. 9th and Dec. 14th LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVILLE and come to these meetings for the rest of 1977.

Dear Members and Friends: Fraternally, Please, remember that our anDorothy Massey nual meeting comes in November.

- SPJST — This is our first meeting in several LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK months that will be held during Dear Members: the clay. Since this is the time Our next meeting will be the we elect the officers and all the annual meeting Nov. 2nd. Members committees for next year, make are invited to bring enough chick-R every effort to be present at this en for their families, to either the meeting; the date is Sunday, Nov. E. R. Jakubik home or the Moody 13th, at 1 p.m. Also, bring your Faust home, by 3 p.m. These will favorite dish, because we will have be barbecued and served at 7 p.m., a lunch after the meeting adjourns. following the youth club meeting Emily Kolaj a at 6 p.m. 41'he annual meeting will Reporter

CHARLES J. URBAN FAMILY MEMBER HONORED BY RELATIVES On Oct. 16th, 1977, the family and friends of Charles J. Urban gathered to help him celebrate his 90th birthday. This was held at the home of his son and daughter-inlaw, Mr. and Mrs. Eldora Urban, where he makes his home.

Charles Urban was born Oct. 20, 1887, in Cerma, Czechoslovakia. At the age of 3 years he came to the U.S. with his parents, Karl and Rosalie Urban and family. They sailed on a passenger ship from Hamburg, Germany, to New York, the trip taking eight days. They took a train to Galveston and then on to Elgin where they settled. In 1901 his family moved to Lowake where they farmed.

He married Rosie Batla on Sept.

14th, 1909. They had four children: Ida Urban Chlapek and Eldora Urban, both of Veribest, Robert Urban of San Angelo, and Raynold Urban who passed away in 1972.

Charles and his wife lived near Lowa.ke until January 1948 when he retired from farming. They moved near Veribest, where he still resides. His wife passed away in June, 1948.

He has two granddaughters, Sharon Joy Waggoner and Charlyn Ocker. A grandson, Doyle Urban, passed away in 1969. Re has two

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His health is still good, he spends many hours walking outside. He still drives his car, going after the mail each day, and occasionally driving to town.

Charles is a member of Lodge No. 49, Rowena, joining in 1910 and being one of the first members of that local lodge. Most of his family are also members of SPJST. We wish him many more happy birthdays, and years of good health.

(Submitted by Sharon Joy Wag goner, granddaughter, and member of Lodge 160.)

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(Editor's Note: Following is a letter received from Brother Dominic Netek of Lodge 133, San Antonio with some pictures of what took place in San Antonio for several days.)

Dear Brother Sefcik: I am sending you some information on the World Pentathlon Championships held in San Antonio Sept. 30th through Oct. 5th.

There were 22 nations that competed and one of them was from Czechoslovakia. I was privileged to act as interpreter for the Czech team; it was a very interesting assignment and I enjoyed it very much. It was a very fine group who represented Czechoslovakia. I also had help from Mr. Albin Popp and Mr. Joe Srubar who are both from San Antonio. Although their time was pretty well programed, we did have some time to take the group to the various shopping malls, and to show them our beautiful city.

Together we attended the welcoming reception and also the final banquet that was held at the Texas Culture Building. I made sure that I took the group to see the fine display of the Texas Czechs 'and pointed out our great organization, the SPJST, which is well writtenup in that display. They were very much impressed.

On Thursday, before leaving for Praha, we took them on a trip to Rockport and Corpus Christi; many of them have never seen the ocean. They went swimming. We took plenty of food and drinks with us and enjoyed eating at the bay.

We also took them to visit my brother's farm at Taft and they were impressed to see one farmer handling all the farm labOr by himself.

DELEGATES FROM CZECHOSLOVAKIA representing the Czech Modern Pentathlon in San Antonio. L to R: Chief of delegation Jan Novotny, Mrs. Agnes Popp, Mrs. Mary Popp, Mrs. Marie Netek, Mr. Albin Popp (contestant), Bohus Starnovsky and Dominic Netek (interpreter). Taken at the officers' club, Fort Sam Houston. (Photos submitted by Brother Dominic Netek.)

They all, mentioned that these were the highlights of the whole trip and they were sincere when they said they really enjoyed it.

The chief of the delegation was Jan Novotny, the coach was Karl Bartu, and the team doctor was Dr. Marta. Kudlackova.

We took them to the airport and they left at 11 a.m. One item that they were impressed with the most was that we could speak Czech, and that our fathers and mothers should be given a lot of credit for retaining the Czech language and teaching it to us.

Fraternally, Dominic Netek - SPAT Lodge NO. 185, New Braunfels Sunday,- Nov. 27 — Official lodge chartering ceremonies in the Saengerhalle east of 1-35 in New Braunfels on Hwy. 48. Meal served at 12 noon. Chartering ceremonies at 2 p.m.; dance 4 to 8 p.m.; music by the Cloverleaf Orch. of New Braunfels.

Meal tickets include admission to dance. Adm. for dance only, $2.50 per person.

At the Banquet: Brother Dominic Netek, the Czech interpreter with the team doctor, Dr. Marta Kudlackova. A great time was had by everyone.

THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANC$ "I pledge allegiance to the F1$ of The United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under GA indivisible, with liberty and Judie. to AU."

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YOUTH SECTION

Here We See All YAD Particinants assed Onstage During the Awards Presentations.

From The State Youth Director Dear Members, Boys and Girls: The fall season is upon us with cooler days and nights. It is good to feel "football weather" in the air after a hot summer. We have just had our annual visit by the witches and goblins and soon Thanksgiving and the Christmas and New Year's holidays. For the adults, the next few months will pass quickly, but for the children, they will think Christmas will never get here. I am sure that many of the youth leaders in our SPJST are planning special programs and activities for the upcoming holiday season.

The State YAD and Royalty are history now, but the memories still linger. It was a very busy weekend, both events went smoothly with good attendance for both events. After the Royalty pageant Saturday, Sept. 24th, we have a new State King and Queen. King .

Steven Stanislav and Queen Donna Trcalek are to be congratulated for their performances and winning speeches. Steven is a member of Lodge 66, Waco, District III and Donn% is a member of Lodge

STATE YAD — First Place Crafts, Ages 6-9. Kneeling, L to R: Lisa Ann Reznik (84), Kim McSpadden (88), Donna Stanislav (66). Standing: Paul Manak (84), Janice Stanislav (66), Shirley Dobecka (6), and Cami Smith (88).

17, Caldwell, District I. I hope the YAD. When your entry gets to SPJST membership will get to see State, the quality and competition these two fine young people many is greater and you should feel times during the year. proud of winning. To those of you Congratulations also to all of who did not enter anything in the boys and girls who took home your district YAD, or if you entered a ribbon and/or trophy from State only one or two items, remember

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First Place Poster Winner at State YAD was Lodge 58, Hungerford. that you cannot win unless you enter. Start thinking about next year and your district's YAD. Be prepared and bring as many entries as you are entitled to enter.

You can enter in four categories in craft and one individual talent and one group talent. If you are 14 years of age or older you can enter the Royalty contest. Remember, the more you enter the better chance you have of winning and the more points you can earn. Don't envy the winners at district or state; just resolve to enter more and be better next year. The one thing I regret is that some first place winners at their district YAD chose not to enter at State but they didn't let anyone know about it. The second place winner could have entered at State. Just because an entry did not win first place at district does not mean they cannot win at State. Please keep in mind that if you do not wish to participate at State (for any reason) and you are a first place winner in your district, let your youti loader or District 'Youth Counselor know in time to notify someone else to bring their entry.

Don't rob someone else of the opportunity to enter just because you don't.

We are grateful to Brother Glenn Psencik for taking all the pictures and I appreciate Brother Morris preparing the cutlines for them.

Thanks also to all those who performed their assigned duties so diligently and so well. We couldn't have done without you. There is nothing like cooperation to put a program of this magnitude together and we appreciate it very much.

Following is a list of the winners at State YAD Talent competition.

First Place Crafts Winners, Ages 13-14: Kneeling, L to R: Tim Pownelt (117), James Faust (9), Terry Ebner (155). Standing: Margie Barcak (88), Debbie Wehring (88), and Jan Schoenemann (9).

First Place Crafts Winners, Ages 10-12. Kneeling, L to R: Stephen Reznik (84), Delores Dobecka (6), Janeece Haisier (73). Standing: Pete Sanders (84), Jeanne Eckermann (179), Karen Shelton (66) and Cindy Marek (174).

Fraternally, (Mrs.) Dorothy Massey State Youth Director * * TALENT WINNERS Individual Talent Ages 6-9:

1st — Lisa Ann Reznik, Lodge 84 2nd — Dede Nemec, Lodge 117 3rd — Amy Kocurek, Lodge 1 Ages 10-12: 1st — Missy Ashby, Lodge 177 2nd — Debra Elaine Dobesh,

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VE$TNIK AGES 10-12 Pictorial Arts

1st — Pete Sanders — Lodge 84 2nd — David Jezisek, Lodge 155 3rd — Melissa Moor% Lodge 30 Home Arts

lst — Cindy Marek, Lodge 174 2nd — Rhonda Jean EXkermann, Lodge 179 3rd -- Vicki Dorotik, Lodge 30 Foods

1st Janeece Haisler, Lodge 73 2nd — Melissa Brandt, Lodge 58 3rd — Ronnie Barcak, Lodge 88 Science/Education

1st — Jeanne Eckermann, Lodge 179 2nd — Delores Dobecka, Lodge 6 3rd — Jennifer Lee Hodges, Lodge 74 Constructed Items

1st — Stephen Reznik, Lodge 84 2nd — Todd Ellzey, Lodge 117 3rd — Melissa Brandt, Lodge 58 Hobby Kits First Place Crafts Winners, Ages 15-17. Kneeling, L to R: Jerry Manak (SO and Donnie Lueck (177). Standing, L to R: Becki Skrabanek (130), Debbie Becan (84), Linda Wehring (88), and Katherine Morris (47).

Lodge 88 3rd — Karen Hykel, Lodge 6 Ages 13-14: 1st — Kelly Cavanaugh, Lodge 20 2nd -- Bobby Mikulin, Lodge 13 3rd -- Brent Thncir, Lodge 117 Ages 15-17: 1st -- Steven Stanislav, Lodge 66 2nd — Gayle Motel, Lodge 32 3rd (tie) -- Susan Trcalek, Lodge 17 and Mary Jo Bobs,lik, Lodge 74 Junior Group Talent

1st -- Lodge 117 — John Foerster, Debbie Foerster, 2nd — Lodge 88 — Melissa McSpadden, Kim MeSpadden 3rd — Lodge 169 — Ginger Bednar, Patricia Januszewski, Judi Januszewski, Kathy Schubert, Chris Bugaj, Lisa Canglose, Amy Kocurek Senior Group Talent

1st — Lodge 117 — Tim Pownell, Brent Hrncir, Pam Steiger 2nd — Lodge 29 — Johanna Leshikar, Kristie Krenek, Brenda Urbanek, Sharon Marburger, Donna Steger 3rd — Lodge 84—Carille Mandak, Annette Prachyl, Chris Mandak Posters

1st — Lodge 58, Hungerford 2nd — Lpdge 4, Hallettsville

1st -- Karen Shelton, Lodge 66 2nd — Todd Ellzey, Lodge 117 3rd — Cyndi Januszewski, Lodge 169 Handicraft

3rd — Lodge 48, Beyersville

1st — Delores Dobecka, Lodge 6 2nd — Cindy Marek, Lodge 174 3rd — Chris Kocurek, Lodge 169 AGES 13-14

CRAFTS AGES 6-9 Pictorial Arts 1st — Paul Manak, Lodge 84 2nd — Michael Marek, Lodge 58 3rd — Jefferey Barcak, Lodge 88

Pictorial Arts

1st — Tim Pownell, Lodge 117 2nd — Debbie Wehring, Lodge 88 3rd — Paul Collier, Lodge 174

Home Arts

ist — Lisa Ann Reznik, Lodge 84 2nd — Carol Marek, Lodge 174 3rd — Jean Dorotik, Lodge 30 Foods

1st Cami Smith, Lodge 88 2nd — Frank Weisse, Lodge 9 3rd — Lanette Nors, Lodge 66 Science/Education 1st — Janice Stanislav, Lodge 66 2nd — Beth Bramblett, Lodge 11'7 3rd — Timothy Cavanaugh, Lodge 20 Constructed Items 1st — Kim McSpadden, Lodge 88 2nd — Timothy Cavanaugh, Lodge 20 3rd — Paul Manak, Lodge 84

Home Arts

1st — Jan Schoenemann, Lodge 9 2nd — Sherry Malovets, Lodge 24 3rd — Carol Skrabanek, Lodge 130 Foods

1st — Margie Barcak, Lodge 88 2nd -- Clayton Cables, Lodge 24 3rd — Michelle Pokladnik, Lodge 130 Science/Education 1st — Tim Pownell, Lodge 117 2nd — Kelly Cavanaugh, Lodge 20 3rd — David Jannsmwski, Lodge 169

Hobby Kits

Constructed Items

1st — Shirley Dobecka, Lodge 6 2nd — Charles Heisler, Lodge 73 3rd — Beth Bramblett, Lodge 117

1st --- Terry Ebner, Lodge 155 2nd — Walter Gossage, Lodge 117 3rd — Dennis Veselka, Lodge 142

Handicraft

Hobby Kits

1st — Donna Stanislav, Lodge 66 2nd — Chris Bugaj, Lodge 169

1st — James Faust, Lodge 9 2nd — Donna Steger, Lodge 29 3rd — Anthony Spacek, Lodge 58

3rd — Amy Mogonye, Lodge 18

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Wednesday, November 2, 197'7 Handicraft 1st -- Debbie Wehring, Lodge 88 2nd — Brent Iirncir, Lodge 117 3rd — Donna Steger, Lodge 29 AGES 15-17 Pictorial Arts 1st — Linda Wehring, Lodge 2nd — (tie) Janet Hejl, Lodge 155 and Pam Steiger, Lodge 117 3rd -- Maurice Diuhos, Lodge 30 Home Arts 1st — Debbie Becan, Lodge 84 2nd — Brenda Sue Martin, Lodge 88 3rd — Teresa Purchis, Lodge 107 Foods 1st — Donnie Lueck, Lodge 177 2nd -- Kathy Kaa.se, Lodge 3rd — Pam Steiger, Lodge 117 Science/Education 1st — Katherine Morris, Lodge 47 2nd — Steven Stanislav, Lodge 51 3rd --- Yvonne Borelka, Lodge 32 Constructed Items 1st — Jerry Manak, Lodge 84 2nd -- Susan Trcalek, Lodge 17 3rd — Phyllis Spacek, Lodge 58 Hobby Kits lst — Linda Wehring, Lodge 88 2nd — Kim Mikulas, Lodge 47 3rd — Meltssa, Slenk, Lodge 9 Handicraft 1st -- Becki Skrabanek, Lodge 130 2nd— Janet Heji, Lodge 155 3rd -- Terese Purchis, Lodge 107 - SPJST -

LODGE NO. , DALLAS, HOSTS DISTRICT III MEETING AND PRESENTS YOUTH PROGRAM — OCT. 16, 1977

LONGTIME AND NEWER MEMBERS attenuing i -strict t-1 meeting at Lodge No 84 in Dallas. L to R: Brother John Slovak (84), istriet President Henry Skrabanek (130), 1st Vice President Hugo Koolau (178), and Brother Joe Duran (84).

From The Lodge Youth Leaders LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO Dear Readers, Lodge No. 50 El Campo Youth Club held their monthly meeting Oct. 19th at 7:45 p.m., at the home of Mr. Floyd Shimek.

We elected a second chairperson for each of these committees: Game — Chris Goerig; Refreshments — Jeffrey Goerig; Community — Joseph Bartos and Brian Sebesta; Cleanup — Patrick Bartos, and our social members Amanda Vanek, Denise Rek, Lisa Sebesta, and Amanda Goerig.

All our regular members and social members were present for the meeting; this is the second month which is very nice.

The mothers present were Mr. Anna Bartos, Mrs. Cynthia Goerig, Mrs. Georgie Henderson, Mrs. Bernice Rek and Mrs. Rita Vanek.

A DANCE ROUTINE TO "ROCKY." L to R: Camille Mal' ak, Annette Prachyl and Chris Mandak. Their performance was also presented at the recent Texas Fraternal Congress in Austin.

We practiced a dance which was performed at the District VI fall meeting, Oct. 23rd at Sweet Home.

After the meeting we had a Halloween party which was enjoyed by all. The refreshments were furnished by the club.

Our next meeting will be held Nov. 16th at the home of Mrs. Bennie rtos, inning at 7:30

p.m.

Fraternally, Vlasta Bartos Youth Leader - SPJST -

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LODGE NO. 50, Et CAMPO Dear Readers, El Campo Youth Club of Lodge

MAYPOLE DADICERS — Front row, L to R: Brandon Andreason and Stephanie Becan. Back: Janet Prachyl, Terra Andreason, Charles Pokladnik, Kathy Pokladnik, Eugene Reznik and Barbara Reznik.

DYC ED KAMAS presenting a r5 check on behalf of District III to State King Steven Stanislav of Lodge 66, Waco, and, he also accepted a check for his Duke Jeffery Nors, who was unable to attend-

DISTRICT III YOUTH CLUB representation, at Lodge 84, from Lodges 6, 35, 66, and 84.

YL BESSIE PETR introducing District III Queen Debbie Becan and her Duchess Terra Andreason of Lodge 84.

50 met at the home of Mrs. Floyd We had a. perfect attendance at Shimek. President Leeanna Shi- our last meeting. mek opened the meeting with the The next meeting will be held at Mrs. Bartos' home, Nov. 16th, at pledge of allegiance.

We talked about District VI fall ^7:30 p.m. meeting at Sweet Home; then we We sang "Happy Birthday" to elected some chairmen and co- Kim Vanek, William Rek, Denise Rek, Joseph Bartos and Chris Goechairmen.

Refreshments were served by our rig. club.

Fraternally, Door prizes were won by Leeanna Kim Vanek (10-24-77) Vice President Shimek and Lisa Sebesta.

LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Dear Readers, Our monthly meeting was called to order by Vice President JoAnn 1Vlartinek on Oct. 9th, at 1:30 p.m.

Peggy Martinek led the pledge of allegiance. Following was the treasurer's report, which was read

by Dennis Martinek Wediscussed our bake sale under old business.

Wedxsday, November 2, 1977 clubs were not present to take part in it. Everyone had a good time.

I hope to see all of you at the next district meeting which will be held in El Campo.

Fraternally, Kim Vanek (10-26-77) Vice President SPJST --

19 The next meeting will be at the Bennie Bartos home and we will make Christmas decorations.

Fraternally, Christopher Goerig (11) (10-26-77) SPJST --

LODGE NO. 169, BRENHAM Dear Members, District I Youth Club held their Halloween party Sunday, Oct. 30th in Snook, at 2:30 p.m. Our DYC Melinda Faust had planned an exciting afternoon for us. We also held a. short business meeting.

Get-well wishes go to Melinda's father, Mr. Faust. We hope he will be up and about soon.

Fraternally, Deidra Kocurek (18) (10-24-77) Dist. I President

LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Dear Members: This is to remind all the members of the Talton. SPJST Youth Club that our regular monthly meeting will be held Nov. 6th, at the Talton Community Center, beginning at 2:30 p.m.

All members be sure and attend and bring a poem, also a picture about Thanksgiving.

Refreshments Committee for the SPJST --month of November will be: Mrs. Charles Bubela, Mrs. C. J. HajovLODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO sky and Mrs. Harry Zboril.

Our youth club of Lodge 50 held Fraternally, its meeting on Oct. 19th, at the LISA REZNIK, State YAD Winner, Kahanek (12) home of Mr. Floyd Shimek. We had presented her tap dance and solo U0-27-77) Karen Reporter a short meeting and we played number.

SPJST — games and practiced our dance.

LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO Door prizes were won by Leeanna New business discussed concernShimek, Lisa Sebesta and Amanda ed the clay molds that we will Dear Readers, Our October meeting was a Hal- Goerig. make some time close to Christmas.

We sang "Happy Birthday" to We also discussed a Halloween par- loween party at the home of Mr. ty that we planned for Oct. 30th. and Mrs. Floyd Shimek. Commit- Chris Goerig, Jodi Henderson, Kim Vanek, William Ftek and Denise Everyone was asked to wear their tees were set up as follows: Cleanup -- Patrick Bartos, Lies, Rek. costume.

We had our Halloween party.

Nancy Martinek made the mo- Sebesta, Amanda Vanek and DeFraternally, tion to adjourn the meeting. Vickie nise Rek Community — Brian Sebesta. and Patrick Bartos Martinek seconded the motion.

(10-24-77) Janet Martinek won the door Joseph Bartos SPJST --Refreshments — Jodi Henderson prize.

LODGE NO. 169, BRENHAM After the meeting we had a fam- and Jeffrey Goerig Games — Christopher Goerig Dear Members: ily entertainment at 3 p.m. and William Rek. Fraternally, Our lodge hosted our second We sang "Happy Birthday" to annual tennis tournament, There Nancy Martinek Chris Goerig and our other Octob- were two divisions: junior and sen(10-27-77) SPJST -er birthday people. Halloween ior. The winners in the junior dicupcakes and punch were served. vision were: LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO Fraternally, Dear Readers, 1st — Amy and Chris Kocurek Gregory Goerig (8) The District VI meeting was held 2nd — Shannon Raska and Andy in Sweet Home and the meeting (10-26-77) Treasurer Hart - SPJST — started about 1:05 p.m.

Consolation: Patricia and Judi LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO Kim Vanek and Leeanna ShiJanuszewski mek were color guards and we car- Dear Readers, In the senior division the winried in the United States flag and Our youth club met in the home ners were: the District VI banner. of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Shirnek on 1st — Terry Peterson and HerAll the youth crafts were very Wednesday, Oct. 19th, at 7:30 p.m. man Ging nice. Mrs. Rudy Sefcik was very Everyone who came made a mask 2nd — Kim Brinkmann and lucky. She and Mr. Sefcik bought from a paper bag and we celebrat- Theresa Zyabay. some of our tickets and she won a ed Halloween. We also had a Consolation — Kellen Kocurek big beautiful picture of Jesus and a perfect attendance. and Mark Januszewski place mat. She said she was glad to We practiced our dance for the Congratulations to all of you and be here.

District VI fall meeting. thank you, to everyone else who The refreshments were splenDelicious refreshments were serv- 'participated in our tennis tournadid and everyone enjoyed them. ed and door prizes were won by ment.

We had a nice talent program, Lisa Sebesta, Leeanna Shimek and Fraternally, 01tt it is too bad that the other Arnanda Goerig.

(10-24-77) Kellen Kocurek (13)

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20 LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO The youth club of SPJST Lodge No. 50, El Campo held its monthly meeting at the home of Mr. Floyd Shimek on Oct. 19th. the meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance led by Leeanna Shimek.

Sixteen members were present.

The birthdays in October were for: Jodi Henderson, Chris Goerig, William Rek, Kim Vanek and Denise Rek. Door prizes were won by Lisa Sebesta, Leeanna Shimek and Amanda Goerig.

We had a Halloween party.

Our next meeting will be Nov. 16th at the home of Mrs. Vlasta Bartos.

Fraternally, Veronica Bartos (9) (10-24-77) 11110.1ST

LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO Dear Readers, The El Campo Youth Club of Lodge 50 met Oct. 19th at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Shimek. The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance.

We practiced our dance for the District VI fall meeting.

Then we sang "Happy Birthday" to the following: Chris Goerig, Jodi Henderson, William Rek, Kim Vanek and Denise Rek, who had birthdays in October.

Door prizes were won by Lisa Sebesta, Leeanna Shimek and Amanda Goerig.

After the meeting we had a Halloween party.

Fraternally, Joseph Bartos (10) (10-26-77) SPJST —

LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO Dear Readers, Our youth club met in the home of Floyd Shimek on Wednesday, Oct. 19th. We discussed crafts, played a game and practiced our folk dance. We all wore our HalloWeen masks made from a paper bag.

After the meeting delicious refreshments were served.

Fraternally, Jeffrey Goerig (7) (10-26-77) SPJST -

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother, PAUL FOYT, of 2315 N. Houston, Fort Worth, who died Sept. 25th, 1977.

Survivors are his wife, Ida Foyt of Fort Worth; daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Stacek of Fort Worth; granddaughter, Mrs. Sue French of Hobbs, New Mexico; and grandson, Staff Sgt. Frank L. Stacek.

Services were held at Shannon's North Chapel with Rev. Wymore Goldberg officiating. Interment was in Mt. )livet.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Joy Paprskar Anna Langer Brenda Lackey SPJST — RESOLUTION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 15, Buckhalts, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, JOHN F. SVETLIK, age 85, who died Friday afternoon, Sept. 23rd, 1977, in a Temple hospital, after a long illness.

Brother Svetlik was born on Aug. 20th, 1892, in Bell County, the oldest son of the late John ana Marie (Adamek) Svetlik of Buckholts.

Brother Svetlik married Clara Fischer and he was a World War I veteran. He was a retired farmer and a member of our Lodge No. 15 for the past 6'7 years.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Sept. 25th, at 2 p.m. in the Hope Lutheran Church at Buckholts, with Rev. Charles Treptow officiating. Burial was in the Hope Lutheran Memorial Park.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Clara Svetlik; son, Elbert Svetlik, both of Buckholts; 2 brothers, Anton Svetlik of Buckholts and Frank Svetlik of Cameron; 3 sisters, Mrs. Ernest (Annie) Fuchs of Buckholts, Mrs. Rosie Matyastik and Mrs. William (Frances) Vogelsang, both of Cameron; one grandson, and one granddaughter.

Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home of Cameron were in charge of the arrangements.

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

Resolution Committee: Charlsie Svetlik Kathleen Jurca Sidonia Svoboda - SPJST — EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the members of Lodge No. 30, Taiton, extend our sympathy to the family of our deceased lodge brother, FRED I. KRPEC, who died Sunday, Oct. 2nd, 1977, at the age of 66 years.

Brother Krpec was born in Czechoslovakia and he came to the United States and then settled in the Taiton Community where he lived for the past 50 years.

Funeral services were held Tuesday under the direction of Triska Funeral Home in St. John's Catholic Church at Talton, with Msgr.

J. A. Petru officiating. Interment followed in St. John's Catholic Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Hattie; 5 daughters, Mrs. Geraldine Falkenberg of Wichita, Kansas, Mrs. Gladys Yackel of Rosenberg, Mrs. Jeanette Ratcliff, Mrs. Frances McKeon of El Campo, Mrs. Josephine Fees of Humble; 6 sons, Fred, Jr., Jimmy, Raymond and Allen Krpec, all of El Campo, William Krpec of Glen Flora and Lawrence Krpec of Alice; 2 sisters, Albina Hermis of El Campo and Mary Sbrush of Ingleside; a brother, Bohumil Krpec of Nada.

Three children preceded him in death.

The entire family hold membership in Lodge 30.

May our departed lodge brother

Wednesday, November 2, 1977 rest in peace.

Connie Krutilek Lottie Krutileh Resolution Committee: SPJST

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 63, Sweet Home, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother, EDWARD VINCIK,

who passed away at his home in Shiner on Sunday, August 28th, 1977, at the age of 78 years.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 30th at 4 p.m. at the United Dr. Martin Luther Church in Shiner, with the Rev. C. C. Grosenbacher officiating. Burial was in Shiner SPJST Cemetery.

Brother Vincik was born Sept.

6th, 1898, at Moulton.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Vlasta Vincik of Shiner; a son, Ernest Vincik and a daughter-inlaw, Evelyn (Jaks) Vincik of Bellville; five sisters, Mrs. Paul (Lillie) Tenberg of Shiner, Mrs. August (Theresa) Machart, Mrs. Stanley (Janie) Barta, Mrs. Bohus (Rosie) Sustala, Mrs. Alfred (Katie) Sembera, all of Houston; and 2 grandchildren.

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

Resolution Committee: Mildred Bolech Millie Kutac Earline Zabransky SPJST —

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

We, the undersigned Resolution Committee, in behalf of the entire membership of Lodge Ladimir Klacel No. 129, of the Edge Community, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed brother, ALBERT RYCHLIK,

who passed away at his home Sunday, Oct. 2nd, 1977, at the age of 80 years. He was a retired farmer and rancher where he spent his entire life in the Brazos County area.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Oct. 4th in the Hiller Chapel Funeral Home, with Rev. Clifton Barnett of Wheelock officiating.

Burial followed in Wheelock Cemetery.

Survivors include one son, Ray Rychlik of Wheelock; a sister, Mrs. Elb" DIM(' of Bryan; and six

21 grandchildren.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Milada Fabian Helen Novosad Della Kapetsky - SPJST — EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge Karel Ha ylicek No. 4, Hallettsville, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, JOE NOVAK,

who passed away at 8:05 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21st, 1977, in a Houston hospital, at the age of 71 years.

Brother Novak was born in Lavaca County Feb. 7th, 1906, and was a retired farmer. He married the former Mary Schramek in 1924, in Moravia. His wife preceded him in death on August 8th, 1962. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsvile and a member of the SPJST. Funeral services were held Friday at 10 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with Rev. Stanley Petru officiating. Burial was in the Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Survivors include two sons, Eugene Novak and Henry Novak, of Houston; one step-daughter, Mrs. Irene Dutschek of Houston; three brothers, Adolph Novak of Hanettsvile, Emil Novak of El Campo, and Julius Novak of Austin; 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Hilmer R. Galetka Gaye Ann Galetka Gaynell Chudej - SPJST — EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge Karel Havlicek No. 4, Hallettsville, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge sister, MRS. TOME CERVENKA,

who passed away on Tuesday, Sept.

20th, 1977, at 5:10 p.m. in a local hospital, at the age of 76 years.

Sister Cervenka was born Jan. 19th, 1901, in Lavaca County and married Charles Cervenka on Oct.

25th, 1921 in Hallettsville. She was a member of the Czech Moravia Brethren Church in Vsetin and the SPJST. Funeral services were held at 10 am. Thursday at the Kubena Funeral Home, with Rev. Henry Beseda officiating. Burial was in the City Cemetery.

Survivors include her husband, Charles Cervenka of Hallettsville; one son, George T. Cervenka, Sr., of Hallettsville; two daughters, Mrs. Harold A. Frank of Houston, and Mrs. Guthrie J. Sklar of Placedo; five sisters, Mrs. Julia Dusek, Mrs. Louise Matejek, Mrs. Emma Sklar, Mrs. Lydia Dusek and Mrs. 011ie Fabian, all of Hallettsville; 10 grandchildren and two greatgrandchidren.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Hilmer R. Galetka Gaye Ann Galetka Gaynell Chudej — EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY SPJST

We, the undersigned Resolution Committee, in behalf of the entire membership of Lodge No. 79, Corpus Christi, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed lodge sister, MARY J. JANOSEK,

age 75, of Route 3, Box 461, who died Oct. 12th, 1977, in a local hospital after a short illness.

Sister Mary J. Janosek joined Lodge No. 79 on Dec. 13th, 1925.

Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Betty Metals. and Mrs. Margaret Petra; son, Robert Janosek, all of Corpus Christi; four sisters, Mrs. Agnes Miller of Robstown, Mrs. Annie Regmund and Mrs. Amelia Manngen, both of Corpus Christi, and Mrs. Betty Goodlett of Brenham; five brothers, John, Frank, and Willie Kocurek, all of Corpus Christi, Jos. Kocurek of El Campo and Lewis Kocurek of ago; and seven grandchildren.

Maxwell P. Dunne Funeral Home of Corpus Christi was in charge of arrangements.

May our departed sister rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Monta Foster Anna M. Moss Frank C. Seale/ John Staff,

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22 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 brother, THOMAS C. WHATLEY, 15, of Taylor, who passed away Oct. 19th, in an Austin hospital.

Funeral services were held Oct. 21st, at the Condra Funeral Chapel in Taylor, with Minister Milton Pogue officiating.

Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Whatley, Taylor; three brothers, Larry Whatley, College Station, Glen Whatley of Taylor, and David Gay of Houston; two sisters, Kellie Whatley and Glenda Stence, botili of Taylor, and grandfather, Clifford Onstott of Evant.

Pallbearers were Tommy Stiba, Jackie Sims, Kelly Wilkerson, Jeff Davidson, Charles Collins, and Matt Collins.

May our departed• brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Michael Kaiser Jerry Tallas Herbert Riethmeyer SPJST —

al Bank (now First City Bank). He resigned in 1923 and moved to Ft. Worth where he was employed as office and credit manager at the Glidden Co. In 1926 he was organizer for Ft. Worth Paint Co., Inc. and was elected secretarytreasurer. He sold his interest in the firm to become connected with his father's business in Wesley and Bellville (The Austin County Mercantile Co).Then in 1933 he was employed in the accounting department of the American Oil Co. in Texas City. He retired after many years of service.

Brother Nelson Mikeska was christened in the Brethren Chureh in Wesley.

In Texas City he became a member of the First Methodist Church.

Brother Mikeska was awarded a 50-year Masonic Grand Lodge of Texas emblem in 1974.

May he rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Ed. G. Vavra Erna Pomykal Marion Adamek - SPJST -

ITEMS OF INTEREST

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY PAIN OF In behalf of all the members of RHEUMA—ARTHRITIS Lodge Veseli No. 14, we, the ResoluA short time ago, my sister-in'titian Committee, wish to express our deepest heartfelt sympathy to law started using BOL-VEN tablets and ZDRA-VITAMIN capsules. the bereaved relatives of our deThey have so miraculously helped parted lodge brother, her, she cannot praise them enough.

NELSON JOSEPH MIKESKA, who passed away Monday, Oct. Her uncle, John Kona, from Chicago, has been using them for 20 10th, 1977, in a hospital at Texas years and feels very strong physicCity. ally.

He will soon be 97 years old.

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ODliL 10PISOVATELli TAN VSELICOS Pik Aneeka Houdkovi Nate veterni noviny zde ptinesly minuly tkden peknk elan& o pi.

Lillie Crowley v oddeleni zvane Food Section, kde katdk etvrtek pojednavaji o jidle a podavaji recepty na rune dobroty. Bohm nag vkstavy ona vedla tak zvanou Country Kitchen, kam na y -tevnicptlseodivatochunat ruzna jidla, a kde poznall jak se ptipravuji a vati zeleniny, ovoce a tat pedivo. Pani Crowley jest krajankou neb pochazi z Ennis a rozene byla Betikova. Jeji dededek a babiela Marutakovi meli farmu naproti flame meho dededka Houdka a znali jsme viechny &any teto rodiny. Jsem velmi rada., to se krajance dostalo uznani a pochvaly neb v dtivejtich letech tomu tak nebylo a jest jit na ease, abychom nati krajane byli za vte co pro sve blitni vykonali a dosud konaji. Krajanka Crowley ma celkem 14 deti a jiste se napraeovala dost v tivote, ale to ji nevadi a katclkm rokem se podili na vkstave a take katdkm rokem vidy obdrti prumerne 40 a 43 rfiznkch stuh jako oclmeny za pekne zavatene ovoce, zeleninu a take za Viand pedivo. I jeji dcery, sestry, tety a maminka obdriely mnohokrate !lime stuhy. Ta kovk peknk elanek me vidy pot& neb jsem vidy rada kdyt se Pane pile o natich krajanech.

Blahopteji cele rodine Crowley a tai jeji mamince Betikove a pteji mnoho daltich icspechll do budouena, ktere jsem jista, to dosahne ona i rodina Crowley zase tim rokem.

Kdy se pottidal nit teskoslovens10 den 9. Ejna tak jsem se take setla s ptitelem p. Raymond Zapletalem z Houstonu (enniskkm rodakem) kter$ tekl raemu

bratro-

a dat ternto co oni maji radi. Tedy nyni museli se rozhodnout co by mall ptipravit pro bilk lid aby to "tahlo" a oni mohli uplacet Sice chteli potadat valeene tance ale behem vice jak 100 let tidy.* nevedel jak se tyto konaji.

0, jitra nepiej si! Tys melodie , To same bylo s pletenim kotikit z jii davno teplem vnimat zapomela prouti. ktereho jest ye vkchodnim a neznai ani tolik energie, bys rutty zablesk svetla vydriela. . . Texasu vice net dost, anebo cleat koralkove zboti a ozdoby, to vte Ten phie ti sluti u mohyly bile, museli se naueit od bloveka, ktekde igisku jsme a viru pochovali, rk si dal zaplatit za to. Nyni Ina nage hole ternkm kvetem kvete. diani Alabama-Coushatta kmene Nam ze vzpominek i to mlidi vzali, jsou jit skoro Upine zobestadni a jen nenavist sire pfitery nam plete: chteji se obejit bez vladni pornoto neni k ranu, kde to zpiva, chvile.. ci. Za tech par let opravdu vybudovali si pekne vkletni misto neb ztidili si vlakovk vklet do Big vi o vkletu kterk se bude potadat z Thicket dill do takoveho pralesu Houstonu do Rakouska a Nemec- kde najde dlovek zvet, ptactvo a ka od 3. dervna do 10. deryna stromy a kvetenu jakou jinde ni1978 letadlem. ltikaji tomu "Alpine kde nenajdete. Je to jiste zajimave.

Spring Tour" a cestu ma na sta- Tel je buscerk zajezd pies borove rosti p. Zapletal a s nim pojede lesy, indianske drama s herci, rehudebnik Harry Czarnek a jeho staurant a museum a pile zaj cmaTexas Dutchmen. Buda take pry vosti. Letos prk jit pies 200 tisie moino na tti dni se podivat do "bilkch tvati" ptetlo ptes reserCeskoslovenska. Dalti informace vaci a katclkm rokem je jich snad obdrtite kdyi se zeptate ptimo p. vice a vice. me se tito Indiani velR. Zapletala a on yam 'de sdeli. mi libi neb jsou ptateitti a iislutMyslim, to jest elenem u itch! 88. ni a vidy v minulosti till jako far Zdejti noviny mely velmi pekok magi, byli mirumilovni a nikdy nea pravdivk clank o Indianech a valeili jako tteba Apadove anebo jejich tivote na jedine takove re- Komandove a Klowa kmenove. servaci zde v Texasu — totit Ala- Kdo byl v Livingston a na, jejich bama - Coushatta kmenu. reservaci nebyl a toto krasne miByla jsem na teto reservaci mno- sto nevidel tak nevi, o co ptitel. hokrate a vim tedy, to to co psa- Jo, se tetim, ze bratti me zase ptili jest pravdou. Kdyt me tam pied Ulm rokem tam vezmou abych vilety bratr poprvne vzal, tak to dela co vte je tam noveho a jak tam vyhlitelo opravdu bidne, neb si polepsili dobti Indiani, a ja jim vehni malo z tech osadnikft na reto pteji. Pied lety bylo jich jen servaci melo zamestnani a take asi 200 v Livingston, ale za par let tadni price pro ne tam nebyla, jich je pry pies 500 a doufaji tentakte opravdu zili nuzzle. V§e by- to podet zvettit brzy, neb se malo chatrne a Urine, (ani ty nejnut- il nyni lepe. nejti) vymotenosti tam nemeli.

Bylo me sdeleno, abych pfdpomPak kterksi bilk dobrodinec jim na mnela natim dlenkam Kroutku, bidl to se butte hleclet pro ne vy- ,aby ve etvrtek 3. listopadu pt" nedintit penetitou pomoc a ze by sly peeivo naprodej, ktere prk pomelt vyutitkovat to co maji — to- sledne zapomnely raciest. ja jsem tit zafidit si pobaveni pro turisty to zapomnela ptipsat do zpravy TESMWt NOCI Mfij ziti kalich hroznit fizkost pije, krev z kat& kripeje tak pall viela, a smutek zvolna hodiny v nec bije. .

Kdy rano butte? (lute ptitt se chtela.

24 minulY tYden a tedy snad si toho povgimnou sestry a ptinesou co slibily, tteba jen par kouska postai. ✓ St. Petersburg, Florida male, Lesley Nelsen jest nejmlad gi pacientkou ktera ma tak zvanY "pacemaker" co g je ptistroj kterY Itidi chod srdce. Byla jen ?. a pal hodiny stars kdyi tento ptistroj lekaii ji vsadili, aby mohla zastat naaivu. Nyni ji g je tYden stars a pokraduje velmi dobte a lekati se vyslovili, vydrii-li pacientka rely rok, pak ge je nadeje, tie bude zit mnohem dele. Nikdy pied tim pry v Detske nemocnici nemeli pacienta tak mladeho s timto ptistrojem. Inu, stale se deje neco noveho, ie ano?

Prase co dopisovala jsem tyto tadky tak k nam prijeli ptibuzni z Dorchester, Tex., bratranek Josef Fabera s manielkou a jeji maminkou pi. Mary Martinkovou, Pi. Martinkova pied "casein podstoupila operaci na jeji kyeel a pokraduje velmi dobte a lekat ji chtel zase videt. Radi jsme je videli a hezky vespolek se pobavili neb jsou to dobti a ptatel gti lido.

Faberovi patti k SPJST u tadu v Tioga, Tex. ✓ nedeli 23. tijna byl posledni den statni vYstavy zde a noviny dnes Masi, ge letos men rekordni navgtevu neb pry 3 miliony a 178 tisic lidi proglo branami vYstavy a to ul je opravdu ale hodne lidi za tech 17 dni a take tikali, ge za tu ddbu pry 30 millionfr dolarti se tam utratilo. To take je z ylagnost, tic ano?

Nyni mime uz skoro konec -tijna a potad je gte mame teploueko aspori pies den, ac veeery a *dna jsou ptece jen chladnej gi. Ona to zima ptijde z nenadani a zase budem natikat, ge je moc zima a budem aekat na jaro. Tak to jde sta le dokola a nic nemal'em na torn zmenit. Me se ale zda, ze mesic tijen je nejkrasnej gi mesie v celem roce neb main rada podzim a ptirodu v n'em - SPJST BRYAN, TEXAS Ctenk bratie redaktore, mile sestry a bratti, (Pokraeovani) ✓ mem poslednim dopise se stala mylka; opomenul jsem napsat ge maj otec zemtel v roku

vEstNfx 1950 ye stall 86 let tak posud on mne pteail od toho easu kdyi jsme odji2deli do stare vlasti aby si nagi pratele kteti nas znaji, nemvsleli le jsem zapomnel jak byl maj otec stars/ kdyi zemtel. Nu i a my jsme se rychle sinuli po moil na to zanovni lodi Frankfurt k ptistavu Bremenhaven v Nemecku.

Podasi bylo dosti klidne a asi NAY den po snidani, vs/ gel jsem na palubu. Tu jsem uvidel mladika sedet na lavici a zdal se mne velice smutnY. Oslovil jsem ho anglicky on mne odpovedel asi takto: "Nich firstejn English! tech a Dajc." Pak jsme mluvili eesky.

Jak jsme mluvili hned ,jsem na nem poznal, ge ho neco trapi; tekl nine ge s jeho deveetern z tech utekli a v Galvestonu je nazpet ze nemeli papiry v poradku a take nevedeli ge nez cizinci jsou pngteni z lode le se muss na nekoho odvolat ke komu jedou a take jeho jmeno a adresu. Tel" mne tekl ge si v techach namluvil hezke device' a jeji otec *te je dosti zamolny lekarnik a on ae studoval a ye studiich propadl tak mu jejich dceru nechtell dat. Tak ona tajne. odjeli a tegili se le v Americe se spolu, oleni.

Asi za dva dni po ranu zase jsein vygel na palubu; to uvidim hezky device sedet na lavici a tine plakala. lined mne napadio tie je to toho mladika d e v 6 e.

Pekne jsem ji desk' pozdravil a ona povstala a s pladem mne podala ruku a tekla mladiku: Vy jste prvni co mne kdo oslovil co jsme odjeli od Galvestonu. Hledel jsem j i trochu pote g t, ale nevedel jak kdyl jsem jejich zale gitost nevedel. Pozdeji jim mai otec obema tekl ze jak ptijedou doma shy rodiee odprosili a le motna bude zase dobte. Toto device nam teklo ze tohoto mladika si nikdy nevezme proto ge ji svedl aby utekli do Ameriky a tekla nam ze jestli gt'astne dojede do Nemecka ge bude telegrafovat na otce a on pro ni ptijede.

Na lodi take jeli dva jeden umel hrat pane na harmoniku a oba umeli pane zpivat a jelo s nami vice aeskYch lidi. PoIasi bylo dosti pane; jen dvakrat jsme vjeli do velkeho lejaku a hodne foukal vitr ale asi za hodinu to pteglo. Bezmala kaady yeder tento Lech hral na palmbe na

harmoniku ty pekne 6eske kousky a my pt: nem zpivali a tancovali. Tato divka opodal sedela na lavici a nezpivala ani netancovala. Tu ten Cech zadal brat ten peknY valeik "Ja jsem sirotek."

Pfistoupil jsem k teto divce a •ekl jsem ji: "Sledno sedite zde tak smutna, chtela byste se mnou tan covat tento pekny valeikr Velice pekne tancovala promluvil jsem s ri paru slov; ona ode gla dolu do lodi a my dale veselili. Vice jsme s tim deveetem nemluvil. Hodne jsem toto devae litoval; pochazela z dobre rodiny a take byla vyskolena a velice pekne naluvila Cesky a take umela Nemecky.

Na nty den jsme St'astne ptistall k pristavu Bremenhaven v Nemecku a prave jako nahoda, slu aieeko se zase klonilo k zapadu tak s lode jsrne zegli asi o devate hodine.

Ptigti rano asi o desate hodine jsme vystoupili z vlaku v meste Bremen. U pana Mysleva bylo hodne lidi, zase lide odjadeli do Ameriky. Nea jsme zase vstoupili na vlak, gel jsem se (Jak zvedavy Francek) kousek projit po meste a tu jsem mel velke prekva,peni. U chodniku na lavici sedel dernoch; ja se zastavil a tazal jsem se ho angl cky jestli umi anglicky mluvit? Nic mne neodpovedel, jen na mne cetil jeho velke bile zuby. Nevim odkud byl, nemel jsem nikoho se zeptat Nembi co gli pochodniku neumeli miuvit 6esky ani an glicky a ja zase neurnel nemecky.

Asi o ttech hodinach odpoledne zase jsme vstoupili na vlak a ubirali se k to vytouzene Ceske vlasti _a jak jsme prijeli na hranice Ceske vlasti mely jsme velkou radost. Bylo ye vlaku slySet Ceskou tee. Moje zesnula matka se hodne rozplakala ge se blig ime k jej ich bYvalemu domovu a uboha netug ila jake velke sklarnani na ni 'deka jak tam piajedem. Kdya vlak zastavil na stanici, v mdste Kyjove, sluneeko prave vychazelo a otec nam tekl: "Ale jakou to mame nahodou kdya jsme odjil deli z m'esta Galvestonu slunedko zapadalo jako by se s nami a zde zase vycvhazi jako by nal; vitalo za dvacet let nazpet do na.ti vlasti!"

(Pokraeovarli) Bratte redaktore mej strYeek se jmenoval Jakub Snejdar toto jest

Ve sttedu 2 listopadu 1977 Ceske jmeno kdetto to jmeno Snyder jest jmeno nemeeke. Rite11 Sloviku, uschovej si toto moje popisovani pro tvoji maminku, jsem jisty le ji to bude zajimat tat bych rad veal kolik tvoji mamince bylo roku kdyt ptijeli do teto nove vlasti?

Pozdrav na celou na gi Jednotu.

Vie start Frank Vytopil SPJST --

lionference o lidove kultuie, jejim udriovini a piedvideni 0 weekendu 30. zati — 1. tijna se konala v Institute of Texan Cultures v San Antoniu Konference o lidove kultute, jejim udetova.ni a ptedvideni, pod zattitou techto dtyf fistavil a organisaci: Center for Intercultural Studies in Folklore and Ethnomusicology, University of Texas at Austin; Institute of Texan Cultures, University of Texas San Antonio; Texas Folklore Society; American Folklife, Library of Congress, Washington, D. C. Bylo pozvano na 50 folkloristic a ptedstavitel0 statnich a federalzilch ustavil a organ/sac!, jejicht dinnost se tYka tak neb onak lidove kultury, aby projednali ruzne jii existujici programy a rozvinuli /shiny pro dalgi podnikani v tomto smeru.

Pflvodnim podnetem k tato konferenci bylo prohltageni Kongresu, uzitkonene v roce 1976, te rozmani tost, ptiznadna pro americkt lidovy ma znaent podil na kulturn! bohatosti americkeho naroda a na vedomi americkeho lidu vlastni sveraznosti a identity; to americkY lidovy tivot mei zasadni vliv na hodnoty, nazory, touhy a charakter americkeho lidu; a le je ✓ zajmu Azneriky uchovavat, podporovat, otivovat a Aitit tradice americkeho lidoveho tivota.

Nebylo bezvYznamu, 'Le tato !conference, ktera ma bYt vzorem pro yyodobne konference v oatatnich americkYchnstatech, se konala V In stitute of Texas Cultures. Zalotent parodne jako vtstavni pavilon na HemisFair 1968, venovanY dennam Texasu a ptedevgim tech etnickYch skupin, ktere ovlivnily jeho vtvoj, je dries tento Institut celostathim vzdelivadm sttediskem s rozvetvenfm programem a 5 kursy dejin a kultury texaskeho lidu, s eydavatelstvitti ,. ,:ebnYch ponitteek

25 a festialovou dinnosti.

Krome ptednagek, diskusi a pted etnografickYch Mint, je den veder tato konference byl yenovanY koncertu lidove hudby, jehot potad se skladal ze etyl cisel.

Nage etenate bude z ylatte zajimat, le tento koncert zahajila rodina Marugalcova z Ennis, Texas. Byli to Betty, Wilma, John, Frances, Elaine, Elicit Gene a Geraldine, Ott Franka a Betty Maru gakovyth, kteli spoledne zpivali Ceske a morayske lidove pisne: Konolia, konopa, Trendanske hodiny, Aj, co to gupoce, Hotela lfpa, hotela, Na to Svatti Katetinu, Ked' som iigiol okolo vrat, Sktivanek zpival a Ten velecky zamek. Representovali eeskou hudebne - zpeynou tradici v Texasu a nag'i krajane na ne mohou byt pravem hrdi. Vgichni posluchadi obdivovali nejen pisne same, ale ptedevgim hlasovon, intonaeni a harrnonisadni cistot u zpevu, a rovnet pfivab a phrozenost ptednesu zpa yakti Maragikovtch. Vyteena akustika ye vel kern sale Institutu jette dodala vtraznosti a krasy jejich podani. ttinkovini MarugakovYch bylo zprosttedkovedno Svatavou Jakobsonovou z Texaske university v Austinu, kterit byla potadana organisitory Konference aby pozvala ty z TexaskYch Lechu, kteia syYrn zpevem poinahaji udriovat li doyou tradti stare vlasti v Texasu a zarovea vgak, kteli auto tradici uchovivaji pi-froze/4m zpasobem uvnitt rodiny. Jintrni slovy, deskou zpevackou rodinu. Tim spige bylo litovat, le Frank a Betty se pro tentokrat rozhodli nezileastnit se zpivani a zestat mezi posluchael. Nebot' jsou to oni, kdo svou hisku k deskemu zpevu sdileli se syYmi atm' a ptedali jim tak kus tiveho n.arodniho dedictvi.

Velmi ocenujeme a jsme uptimne vdeeni Mara gakovym, jak ucinkujicim talc Frankovi a Betty, za porozumeni, ze nevahali venovat sielj ass, le se dovedli zorganisovat a to ochotne podnikli dlouhou cestu do San Antonia a zpet na druha den a to v gecko radostne a pti vesele nalacie Diky!

Jako jedna z ptednagejicich, Svatava Jakobsonova promluvila na Konferenci o folkloru a folklor nich festivalech ye sttedni a vYchodni Evrope, yeetne teskosloVenaka.

e. 66, WACO Mile sestry i brat!: Nag e schuze jet se konala v nedeli 23. tijna o pal tleti hodine odpoledne, byla dost navativena jen nag pokladni, bratr Silas Smith a sestra Jeanette Smith, tet angEcke. dopisovatelka sestra Sue Pauling nebyli ptaomni.

Pled zahajenim sehime, jsme vzdali Cest vlajce a ptednesli •ad° ve heslo, za vedeni techto elenek mladete, Karen Shelton, Donna Stanislav a Janice Stanislay.

Tajemnice Bonnie Pruitt ptede tla protokol jet by1 ptijat jak eten.

Bratr ptedseda oz,namil,' te Clen mladete Steven Stanislav a skal ve statni souteti titul krale Jeffrey Nors prince (Duke) Gratulujem tomto na gim miadYin eleniim it jejich aspechu. Add j daroval peneini darek.

Za mladet, vedouci Libbie Parma, oznaraila teti jmena vyhercu ye statni souteti kralovske a i talentove a tvotive v Temple sarggi ekole, tak tet Unit° miadym gratulujem a pfejem dal gi aspech.

Bratr. Edward Mazanec narn podal zpravu z okrskove schuze, kte rd se konala dne 16. iajna v Dallas, Texas u tadu C. 84.

Pkijati byli do nageho tadu tito eleni Sharon Bicklamouviez, Denise Bieklamowicz, William H. Lamme Jr., Esther R. Witter, Glenn D. Bone, Marvin H. Sims, Milford L Bechringer, Jered N. Smith, Wayne H. Rosi, Robert H. Plsek a Edward Nors, Jr. Od tadu C. 167 k na gemu lac,du ptestoupili Steve a Julia Andrle.

Vitame je do tadu e. 66 a elou fame ze budou selnize na ge navgtevovat.

Za dobroeinny vybor sestra Agnes Mazanetc, oznamila ze zasiala pozdravne llstky temto nemocnYm. Tina Urbanek, Joe Sulak, Albert Jagka, Joe Jagka a dr. Stewart Palma, Vgem ptejeme brzke uzdravenii.

Tel sestle Emily Kolenovsko jeme by byla brzo zdrava.

Gratulaeni listek Larry Panke ntem k narozeni ditka.

Soustrastne listky zaslala, rodinam, Joe Domesle, Virgil H. Smith a Benito Leos. Pozilstaltrn vyslo vujem uplimnou sonstrast nad ztratou jejich drahach.

Narozeniny men v lriinu lorstr Otto Hanug a Randy Nors. Ptejern

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jim hodne zdravi a vge riejlepti.

Narozeninovi dort donesla glenka mladete Lannete Nors.

Dvetni cenu obdriel bratr Steve Andrle.

Jeite se chci zminit ze v riterY weer, gesteho prosinec studenti Baylor University, budou pofadat zabavni vedirek v nati "Linden Hall" sini a tak kdo by si pfal se sridastnit nechte vedet bratru Emilu Hanuiovi.

Sestte Jeanette Smith byla vyslovena pochvala, za obstarani busu na CeskY den pti vYstave v Dallas a ptipraveni oslavy natich minulYch I ptitomneho ptedsedy. Vae se dobfe vydatilo a tak sestra Jeanette I jeji pomocnice zaslouti diky.

Tento dopis je mfij posledni a tak nezapomerite na druhou sch0al tteti nedeli v listopadu o tteti odpoledne a schfize mlidete ye dye hodiny.

Se sesterskYm pozdravem viem Marie Janedkova, deski dop.

SPJST L°esky Klub Texaske University v Austinu na face Guadalupe — v Kano'

MinulY weekend (15. — 16. Nina) 18 elenri Ceske/10 klubu Texaske University v Austinu si vyjelo na vYlet po face Guadalupe nadaleko obce Boerne a v deviti (9) kanoich padlovali 14 mil po proudu karma feky. Veer se vtichni shromatdili kolem planouclho boralcu, aby si pochutnali na improvisovane vedefi a sdileli meal sebou sve rozmanite zku.§enosti a plavbou na kanoi. Mittel./ se ptiiti rano vydali po face k daraimu cili. VAichni se vratili a trochu namotenYmi svaly a tteba i s modfinou, avaak nadAeni syYm do-

drodrutstvim v pfirode. taastnici vYletu jsou nisledujici: Georgia a Alex Chamberlain, Gail KarlaButrica, Robert a J. C. Ermis, Beverly Gavenda, Steve Easely, Dennis a Helen Kubiak, Jerry Williams, Bobby Horton, Irene Haran, Bob Donaldson, Mary Ann Hlavie, Martin Green, Dennis KopeckY, Marilyn Vacula, Sherry Prasatik.

Georgie (Kocurek) Chamberlain SPJST

ACAPULCO mexicka riviera Doc. dr. Vladimir Naprstek, CSc. ptirodovedecka fakulta UK Poltradovini

Na zaeatku 19. stol. slavnY mecky ptirodovedec Alexander von Humboldt oznatil Acapulco za nej head/ ptistav na pacifickem pobteti. Ureil tit astronomIcky jeho zemejlsne soufadnice (16' 50' 56" sevenal altky a 102'6'0" zipadni delky od patitskeho poledniku); mefil teplotu ve meste a snatll se vysvetlit zemettesrbe jevy i mistni cyklony a vichtice "los vendavales".

Acapulco se jmenuje od roku 1873 Acapulco de Juarez a co do dtletitosti ptedel vnitrozemake Chilpancingo, hlavni raeato statu Guerrero. V soudasne dobe je Acapulco svetovYm lizeriskYm mestem a svYm vYznamem se vyrovniva evropske Riviete, Tahiti a HavajskYm ostrovfim. Vice net sto hotelt/ ma vettinou vla,stni bazeny se sladkou vodou a plate. Arehitektura je stylova, i modernl, cot plat/ i o soukromYch vilach. Cetne restaurace, biografy, noeni ly, barfly I obchody s luxusnim, trm.eleckYm a sportovnim zbotim I s ptedmety denni potteby doplauji obraz tohoto mesta.

Spolu se severneji polotenYm ptistavem Mazatlinem je Acapulco sttediskem sportovniho rybafsty/. Jedinedne podminky pro lov motskYch ryb, zejmena rneriounfi, vedly vPoslednich letech k %/sta yhe hotelfi a detrtPch rybatskYch jachet. Jezdi sem hlavne amerieti turiste, jimt zdejai pobfeti east' nahrazuje Kubu. Mexiko derive. rodne milionove ptijmy v dolarech, protote povoleni k love ryb spolu s najemnYm za lod' pro rybateni I vodni sporty je dosti draft& Hosty jit na letiabi "lanati" skupiny mfstnich rybifsk*h organizaoi.

Rozvoj cizineckeho ruchu vCak negativni prvky do tivota mesta. Nedivno probehla mexickym tiskem Eva, diskuse v nit se vefejnost postavila proti nivrhitm, na vystaybu daltich ze,bavnich pod nikft a heren. V tato souvisiosti se citovala slova bYvaleho preedenta Lizara Cardenase, to "z Acapulka se nesmi stat americka Kuba z dob diktatora Batisty", jako varovaini, to s timto typem "cizinec-

Mho ruchu" kradi ruku v ruce mj. prostituce.

Mato lze rozdelit na j akasi dve patra, s ruznYral socialnimi rirovnemi, Dole u more pkevlacia, mezi narodni charakter hotehl a luxusnich vil, zatimco ye svrchnich patrech na svazich ohrovskeho "krateru" bydli vetaina obyvatelstva v podminkach napadne kontrastujicich s tivotni ftrovni sveta bohatYch. Osobni dopravu obstarava mezinarodni letiate, idle/ asi 15 km jihovYchodne od mesta na piseenem valu u laguny Nahuala, a velmi dobe fungujici sit' dallthvYch klimatizovanYch autobusft, ktera spoj We Acapulco S hlavnim mestem Mexika I sousednimi ty.

Pro koupani jsou idealni podmin ky, nebot' si lze vybrat plate podle chuti. Phboj v zalivu bYva spite laskajici na rozdil od otevfeneho more, kde I za zcela klidneho podasi je nemilosrdne tyrdY, takte

elovek ma dojem, jako by mu chtel polimat vaecimy kosti v tele. Neni znamo, te by v zalivu ztaloci napadli koupajici se rekreanty.

Idealni jsou rovnet vYlety lodi po anon do okoli na Isla la Roguela, do ptistavu Puerto Margues i po okolnich lagunich.

V soueasne dobe je atrakci i Quebrada v severni dasti mesta.

La Quebrada (apanelsky prftrea, puklina, stet) se dtive jmenovala Abra de San Nicolas a byla ftzkYm ptirodnim zallvem. Dneani tvar Quebrady vznikl zdasti wale, o Cemt vett'na turista nevi, i kdyt to patti rovnrit do historie tohoto krasneho mesta. Jak bylo jit den° v ftvodu, rozklicla se Acapulco na dne obrovskeho tuloveho "krateru"; proto ma, znafine tepid a suche klima, nebot' okoini hory bran/ cirkulaci vzduchu a soudasne ptes den rozpalene skalni vYchozy granitickYch hornin vyzaftrji Wave teplo. Proto j t d'fiveygi guverner zfunku a pevnosti San DI ego Jose Barreiro ehtel prokopat Win ye smeru severozapad-jihovYchod, aby se zlep gilo pronclani vzduchu y e meste Price na tornto dile obnovil vojenskSr velitel mesta v roce 1868. Byly odstrarkny tisiee kub'clOch metrfi fuly, ale zamer se nepodatilo do dneini dotty realizovat. Strme a 3.13,soke ptimofske srazy jsou to silne rogleneny systemy hustYch

Ve stiedu 2 listopadu 197'1 puiclin, podel nichi eroze vytvati zatezy do pevniny. Nektere z nich maji podobu miniaturnich fjordu ci skalnich tune10.

Pod malkm parkovittem aut a bilou restaraci visi na skate svaty ovendenjr suckkmi kvetinami. Naproti nemu v nizsi firovni je plocha vyhlidkovi terasa a na ni se schazeji v urditou ho(Jinn turista i rekreanti na neobvy klou podivanou. Z male skabal plo Milky nad protilehlou vyhlidkovou terasou z vktly asi 40 m skadou do mole mistui clavadistas. 2ivot skokana zavisi na tom, zda spray -nazvolikm,dyominfjrdu vstupuje pilbojoya vbaa zyytujici tiimetrovou holubku vody v miste dopadu. Jak si ize ovetit na miste, nestadi k tomuto vkkonu jen znadna odvaha, ale je nutnk i dlouholetk trenink. Skokan nema, dostatek mista k rozbehu, and odtud nemtie pozorovat vhodnk okamilk ptichodu viny. Jak pfi katItem ,tak ph deltim odrazu se mu2e rorttittit o skalu. Zamrazilo me do hloubky kosti jig ph pouhem pohledu do hloubky, natoi ph pomytleni, ze v posledni dobe tu • skatou i v noel s hohcimi pochochiemi v rukou, aby se zyktila atraktivnost podivane a hlavne distka penez vybirana, za tento vkkon pfedem. Informuji mne, to se za podivanou plati dee znadna, ale ne peva taxa. Mistni °bean za rok tohoto kaidodenniho sportu si skokan ma ze koupit domek i kousek pozemku k nemu.

Zpravidla v'tak mladi krasni chlapci u tohoto tyrdeho "nemesia" dlouho nevydrii. Nekteii z nich zahynou nebo se tette zmrzaii. I kdy jsem se nedozvedel piesnou statistiku, musim fici, ie je to 0pravdu tvrdk chleb i pro °d yableho chlapa.

Mimodek zahanim chmurne mytlenky pohledem na piekrasne skalnate pobteil a sluncem °zit!Tile mop e a za, chvili nasedo.m se svkm raexickkm piltelem do vozu.

Odjiidime dale na severozipad do pobteini laguny Coyuca.

— SP-MT

27 Oznamuji yamze je to dalchte aby jste podepsali mai na y -tevnikhudynavtie museum. Musime vadat kolik na y -Atevnikpfjdesmu kdy delame zpravy texaskemu historickemu sdruieni a take chceme yedet sami kolik navatevnikti naval vi nate museum. Proto, Prosim Vas podepitte nal navttevni knihu pii kaide naytteve.

S bratrskkm pozdravem Otto Hanut SPJST

Uhne se i'lesky Let Us Study Czech Lekce tiicata — Lesson No. 30 The conjunction — Spojka Coordinating (souiadici) conjunctions link together words or sentences of the same rank, that is, two main clauses.

Ex.: Most je dlouhy, nebot' ka je tiroki.

Typical conjuctinons connecting two main clauses are: a (and), ale (but), nebo (or), nebot' (for) * * There are several types of conjunctions: 1. cumulative — which simply add one thought to another, such as: a and i — and, also i ano i — both, and jak and tak — as, as ani — neither, nor 2. emphatic the other part of a sentences or statement acquiring a particular stress, such as: ba i, ba dokonce — and even nejen.. .nStbri — not only .. but rather.

3. Adversative — signifying con trast or opposition, such as: ale, aveak, viak — but, however a piece — and yet oviem ..ale — of course ...but jenie still .., nevertheless kdeito — whereas misto aby — instead of . • .

4. Alternative — statements mutually exclusive, such as: nebo, anebo, ci — or 5. Illative — inferring or concluding, an additional statement motivating or explaining the first, such as: proto — therefore tedy, tudii — then, that's why; consequently, therefore vidyt' — indeed

totit — that is, namely * * Examples used in sentences: 1. Neznam • ani jeho ani ji 2. Bud' mluv rozurone nebo 3. "A piece se WI," tekl Galileo.

4. Byl jsem u Tondy, jenze si ut nic nepamatuji.

5. Je to sice pravda, ale nekekl mu to.

6. Misto abysel domfi, tel do hospody.

7. Pies to, ie ji nemel rad, tel ji navitivit.

8. Vim avtak se me neptejte!

9. Je to tpatna vec, proto vas varuji.

10. Peijed`te veichni, nebot' budou (Malta volby.

11. Musim se neit, vidyt` main zitra zkoutliy.

12. Vidyt' je to Karel!

13. Nati to, vidyt` tomu nerozumai * * Subordinating conjunctions may stand in a sentence as: 1. Subjective — Je dobee, ZE pracuje pravidelne.

Je docela sprivne, ABYCHOM jim pomohli.

2. Objective — Bratr mi pite, pfijede do Texasu.

On mi piee, ABTCH peijel domii Sestra psala, ZDALI pkijedu k nim.

Ptala se nine, Pita bych tam mela jet.

3. attributive — DostaV isme kol jaky? ABYCHOM se nautili za jeden rok eesky.

Vedomi — Jake? — 9.E pra,eujeme pro dobro cele Jednoty.

4. adverbial — Ai tu knihu pie'etu, vratim vim ji. (of time) Poekam na neho, ai peijde. Here At means until. ke nine.

Jakmile me uvidel, Byl jsem tak unaven, ie jsem usnul, sotvaie jsem si sedl.

Nepfijdu, pokud je tam on.

Pojd', (Hive nee piijde tatik.

Assignment Translate all the sentences into English.

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LODGE No.. 88, HOUSTON 1435 BEALL ST.

WEST 15th & BEALL STREETS — HOUSTON, TEX.

HOUSTON, TEXAS

Reservations: 869-5767

FRIDAY, NOV. 11th

Friday, November 4th

We Salute Veterans' Day.

COUNTRY-WESTERN DANCE

With COUNTRY-WESTERN MUSIC BY THE ONE AND ONLY

Gaylen Ackley Saturday, November 5th Blumes Orchestra (FORMAL DANCE) Dress Code for Formal Dances: Men — Coats and Ties — Ladies: Dress or After 5 Evening Pants (No regular pantsuits)

Bobby Heiman and The Hi-Country Dancing: 9 p.m. till 1 a.m.

NOTICE: All Veterans Will be admitted FREE with proper identification, when accompanied by wife, family or guest.

All Non-Veterans Admitted — $3 Each MAKE 'UR PLANS NOW!

FRIDAY, NOV. 11 — SPECIAL VETERANS' DAY DANCE -- BOBBY HEIMAN & HIGH COUNTRY SATURDAY, NOV. 12 — THE VRAZELS

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PRE•THANKSGIVING DANCE LODGE No 88, HOUSTON CHANDELIER BALLROOM WEST 15th & BEALL STREETS -- HOUSTON Reservations 713-869.5767

Wednesday, Nov. 23rd Mr. Music Maker Al Marks WITH THE "BIG BAND" SOUND Adv. Ticket Sales Start Friday, Nov. 4th -- $3.50 PLEASE NOTE: No Tables or Part of Tables Will Be Held — Must Be Paid For in Advance NOTICE — ESPECIALLY FOR YOU .

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(We will accept cheeks — you can mail your check as early as the week of Oct. 24th) FORMAL — Please Observe Our Dress Code

DINNER & BAZAAR LODGE POKROK DALLAS NO. 84 2625 Floyd St.

Dallas, Texas

Sunday, November 13th OLD FASHIONED ROAST BEEF, SMOKED COUNTRY SAUSAGE and SAUERKRAUT — WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS DESSERT AND COFFEE OR TEA $2.00 ADULT PLATE — $1.25 CHILD (under 12)

Dinner:

DANCE LODGE

POKROK DALLAS No. 84

2625 Floyd St.

Dallas, Texas

Saturday, November 5th MUSIC BY

Bill Kucera's Czech Mates DANCE TIME: 8:30 P.M. to 12:30 A.M.

Games — Prizes Music STORE, GIFT SHOP, Booths: COUNTRY WHITE ELEPHANT BOOTH, SWEET SHOP, ETC. FUN AND ENTERTAINMENT FOR YOUNG AND OLD — ALL AFTERNOON DOORS OPEN: 10 A.M. — DINNER: 12 NOON

-- THE ENTIRE FAMILY IS WELCOME — Adm. $2.50 Per Person (17 years and over), 61.50 Per Person (13 to 16 years old) (PARKING AREAS GUARDED BY SECURITY GUARDS UNTIL 1:30 A.M.) BEER AND SET-UPS AVAILABLE, SO YOU CAN B. Y. 0. B.

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VESTNIK Lodge No. 29, Taylor Saturday, Nov. 5 — Joe Patek Sunday, Nov. 13 — Battle Dance Vrazels vs. Fritz Hodde, 4-10 Saturday, Nov. 26 — Debonaires Sunday, Dec. 4- Battle Dance — F. Hodde vs. Ellinger Combo

NOTICE: Standing announcements of lodge meeting dates are found SPJST — in the Bulletin Board section.

Lodge No. 35, Elk * * Saturday, Nov. 5 — Jerry and The Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood Melody Five Friday, Nov. 4 — Lodge meeting, Saturday, Nov. 12 — Blacky and 7:30 p.m.

The Country Gentlemen — SPJST-Saturday, Nov. 19 — The Starlites Lodge No. 9, Snook Saturday, Nov. 26 — Otis and The Wed., Nov. 2 -- Annual meeting, 8 Best Yets — SPJST — p.m.; barbecue meal, 7 p.m.; youth club meeting, 6 p.m.

Lodge No. 39, Bryan SPJST — Saturday, Nov. 5 — Blue Vest — a Lodge No. 13, Dime Box Masquerade dance Saturday, Nov. 5 -- Teistars Saturday, Nov. 12 — No dance Saturday, Nov. 12 -- Good Vibra- Saturday, Nov. 19 — Country Comtions binations — SPJST — Saturday, Nov. 19—Golden Country Thursday, Nov. 24 — The Moods Lodge No. 40, Hillje Saturday, Nov. 26 -- Blue Sunsets Saturday, Nov. 12 — Battle Dance: — SPJST— Krystal Blue vs. Sammy and Lodge No. 17, New Tabor Lodge The Midnighters Sunday, Nov. 6 -- Lodge meeting, Friday, Nov. 25 — Thanksgiving 2 p.m.

Dance; Krystal Blue Sunday, Dec. 4 — Supper and Me- Saturday, Dec. 10 — Dulwich Fox morial Service Wed., Dec. 21 — Krystal Blue vs.

SPJST -Sammy and The Midnighters Lodge No. 18, Elgin Sunday, Dec. 25 — Christmas Saturday, Nov. 5 — Bert Rivera Dance; Dulwich Fox and The Night Riders Saturday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Saturday, Nov. 12 -- Texas Brass Eve Dance; Sammy and The Saturday, Nov. 19 — Lodge Party Midnighters SPJST -Sunday, Nov. 20 — Battle Dance: Matocha vs. Cloverleaf Orch.

Lodge No. 47, Seaton Saturday, Nov. 26 — Texas Silver Saturday, Nov. 5 -- Ellinger Combo Friday, Dec. 9 — Debonaires of Sunday, Nov. 6 — Lodge and Youth Country Music Club meetings; election of ofSaturday, Dec. 17 — Lodge Christficers, 1 p.m. mas party Tuesday, Nov. 8 — Choral practice, Saturday, Dec. 31 -- New Year's 7:30 p.m.

Eve dance; The Hi-Toppers Saturday, Nov. 12 — Jerry Haisler — met -and The Melody Five Lodge No. 24, Cyclone (Flag Hall) Tuesday, Nov. 15 — Board meeting 7 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 5 — Country SenSaturday, Nov. 19 — Vrazels sations Sunday, Nov. 6 — Lodge meeting Tuesday, Nov. 22 — Choral practice, 7:30 p.m. and election of officers, 1 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 26—Charlie lVfareks' chili supper following anniv.; Harold Strand Orch.

Saturday, Nov. 12 — Rabrocker(prom Polle y : Ladles. d only: mon, no Herzog wedding dance; music g lue Mans.

SPJST --by The Moods (Dross Illoantlations: Drosses and slantLodge No. 48, Beyersville 'Ws for woman: man: no blue Man•).

— SPJST — Sunday, Nov. 6 — Annual lodge Lodge No. 25, Ennis meeting, 3 p.m., election of officers and chili supper Saturday, Nov. 5 — Westernaires SPJST — and The Blazers Lodge No. 54, West Saturday, Nov. 26th — Jodie Mikula Orch. vs. Vrazels Saturday, Nov, 5 — Joe Sulaks' Saturday, Dec. 3 — Tony Douglas 50th anniversary

Saturday, Nov. 12 -- Urbanovsky Schumacher wedding party Monday, Nov. 14 — Youth Club meeting and social Saturday, Nov. 26 — Ted Kocians' 25th anniversary Sunday, Nov. 27 — Henry Matulas' 40th anniversary SPJST —

Lodge No. 66, Waco (Linden Hall) 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, Nov. 5 — Crockett Westerneers Saturday, Nov. 12 — The Crimson Hearts Saturday, Nov. 19 ® New Sounds Saturday, Nov. 26 — Centurions Every Tuesday: 7:30 p.m., Skating for the youth, games for the adults.

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

(All of our regular Saturday night dances are from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. Lodge phone: 544-8200; — SPJST —

Lodge No. 79, Corpus Christi Sunday, Nov. 13 — SPJST monthly meeting, 1 p.m.

SPJST —

Lodge No. 81, Needville Sunday, Nov. 13 — Annual lodge meeting; election of officers and committees, 1 p.m.

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

Public is invited.

— SPJST ---

Lodge. No. 84, Dallas Saturday, Nov. 5 — Dance; Czech Mates Sunday, Nov. 13 — Czech Dinner and Bazaar, 12 noon Saturday, Nov. 19 -- Dance; Jodie Mikula Band Saturday, Dec. 3 -- Dance; The Panther City Polka Boys SPJST —

Lodge No. 87, Temple Friday, Nov. 11 — Lodge meeting and refreshments, 7:30 p.m.

— SPJST — Lodge No. 88, Houston Friday, Nov. 4 — Gaylen Ackley Saturday, Nov. 5 — Blumes Friday, Nov. 11 — Veterans Day Dance; Bobby Heiman and Hi-Country Saturday, Nov. 12 — Vrazels

Wednesday, November 2, 1977 Saturday, Nov. 19 — Knights of Dixie Friday, Nov. 25 — Texas Dutchmen Saturday, Nov. 26 — Ray Jurecka Social ever y Thursda y night at 8 p.m.

Su pp er served from 5 to 8 P.m. Breakfast is served at our Friday, and Saturday night lances and special dances.

SPJST —

Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth Thursday, Nov. 10 — Ladies Circle meeting, 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, Nov. 12 — Lodge dance, with Rhythmaires (free dance instructions before dance) Sunday, Nov. 13 — Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

SPJST

Lodge No. 130 Dallas & Sokol Zizka Saturday, Nov. 12 — Czech Mates of Dallas Saturday, Nov. 26 — Polka Patriots of Dallas Saturday, Dec. 10 — The Panther City Polka Boys from Ft. Worth (p ress Code Women d evening Inside trousers, no blue bane).

SPJST —

Lodge No 135, Ennis Saturday, Nov. 12 -- Panther City Polka Boys Saturday, Dec. 10 — Jodie Mikula Saturday, Dec. 31 — Panther City Polka Boys Entertainment ever y Friday ni g ht at 8 Thin.

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Lodge No 104, Fort Worth Saturday, Nov. 5 — Dance; Music

by Gary Lde Saturday, Nov. 12 — C/W Dance; Jerry Max Lane Sunday, Nov. 13 — Lodge meeting, 3 p.m.

Game Ni ght each Friday 7:30 p.m.

SPJST

Lodge No. 172, Pasadena Saturday, Nov. 19 — Mark's Musical Moods (The MMM Co.) Saturday, Dec. 3 — Dick Allen & The River Road Boys Saturday, Dec. 17 — Christmas dance; The Sugarlanders be g . lod ge meetings every 2nd Wednesday of each month. Dances 9 P.M. to 1 a.m.

Socials every Thursday at 8 p .m. and SatardaY at 2 P.M.. Executive meetin g s 4th Wednesday of month, 7:30 p .m. Lodge lossElia 911 X. Shaw. Phone 472-9388 SPJST — Lodge No. 173, Galveston Monday, Nov. '7 — Meeting at KC Hall, LaMarque, 7 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 4 — Christmas party, 2 to 8 p.m. KC Hall, LaMarque Saturday, Dec. 10 — Lodge 173 Shoppe at Dickens on the Strand 6 to 11 p.m.

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Lodge No. 175, Fort Bend Sunday, Nov. 6 — Annual meeting and supper at Rebekah Hall, Rosenberg, 7:30 p.m.

— SPJST — Lodge No. 176, Houston Northwest Monday, Nov. 14 — Annual lodge meeting; election of officers; covered dish dinner, '1 p.m., at VFW Hall in Addicks SPJST —

Lodge No. 178, Longview Family game nights every Frida y and Sunday at 7 p.m. in the Knights of Columbus Hall, Olive St., Longview.

SPJST —

Lod g e No. 180, Burleson Thursday, Nov. 3 — Lodge meeting at St. Ann's, 7:30 p.m.

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

Lodge No. 177, Aerdevay Saturday, Nov. 5 — Wilson Art private party Saturday, Nov. 12 — The Country Edition of Austin Saturday, Nov. 19 — The Journeymen plus Blackie and The Country Gentlemen Saturday, Nov. 26 — Jerry, Butch and the Gentres Saturday, Dec. 3 — Jessie Demaine and Texas Silver, from Austin Game 1.111.at ever y Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.; kitchen open Second Wednesda y of each month: youth club meeting at 6:30 P.M.; adult meeting, 7:30 p.m.

SPJST

SPOLEHLIVA POHROBNICKA SLUZBA Jsme pohotovi Vam poslouiiti bez rozdilu jak daleko bydlite bez jakehokoliv zvlatniho poplatku.

S nami mlidete mluviti esky. My nabizime Pohtebni po• jifteni pro kaZdeho elena rodiny. damsks, pomocnice Elsie Prazak-Etlinger Tel: Bellville No. 865-3121 Sealy No. 885-3535

Pete E. Etlinger

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 Saengerhalle east of 1-35 in New Braunfels on Hwy. 46. Meal served at 12 noon. Chartering ceremonies at 2 p.m.; dance 4 to 8 p.m.; music by the Cloverleaf Orch. of New Braunfels.

Meal tickets include admission to dance. Adm. for dance only, $2.50 per person.

SPJST — Lodge No. 188, Centerville Monday, Nov. 1 — Reg. meeting, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 5 — Music Masters of Bryan Saturday, Nova 12 — Jodie Dubec Saturday, Nov. 19— Ted Hardin and The New Sounds of Bryan Saturday, Nov. 26 -- Disc Jockey SPJST —

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