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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 DECEMBER 28, 1977 VOLUME 85, NUMBER 52

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OUR SINCEREST FRATERNAL WISHES FOR THE COMING YEAR RESPLENDENT WITH GOOD HEALTH, SUCCESS, HAPPINESS AND GOOD CHEER. MAY WE ALL WELCOME. THE NEW YEAR WITH THE HIGHEST HOP ES FOR PEACE AND THE BEST OF WHAT EACH DAY MAY BRING. FROM OUR ENTIRE SPJST SOCIETY

STNIK VESTNIK Entered as Second Class Matter January 3rd, 1933. at West. Texas. under the Act et Illengress of August 24, 1912.

OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SLAVONIC BENEVOLENT ORDER OF THE STATE OF TEXAS EDITOR — R. J. SIFCIK P.O. SOX 85, WEST, TEXAS WSW RES. 1204 N. DAVIS STREET Pm« (Si?) 826-5989 — Office: 823-3313 PUBLISHERS: WICHOSLOVAK FUR. CO ., WEST. TX Subeerbstions $11.96 Per Year

SUPREME LODGE SPJST 520 N. Main St. — Temple Tx 70501 Phone: AC 817 773-1575 P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 70501 NICE A. MORRIS, President Res. 985-2115 JON B. EMMY, Vice President Itsts. 778-17$5 MONA/ft MIKESKA, Secy.-Tress.

Res. 778-3720 JERRY MIKULAS, JR., Financial Secretary — Res: 773-2950 B. LESHEAR, Legal Adviser P. O. Box 248 Temple, Tex$11 71501 Telephone (AC 817) 773-2171 LIBRARY, ARCHIVES, MUSEUM Otto Hanna Curator Rd: 773- 5294 — Office: 773-1575 DIRECTORS: JOHN A. KUBENA, Dist. I AC 713; 968-3251 (Office) Res: 968-3937 Bog 308, La Grange 78945 HENRY VITER, Dist. II AC 512; 959-2549 P.O. Box 67, Granger 16530 CYRILL (SID) POHLAD/4HE, Did. LEI—AC 214; 741-1874 (Office) Res. I24-11672 2924 Elm St., Dallas 75226 STANLEY BROZ, Dist. IV AC 815; 442-3271, Lowake, Tx 76855 LOUIS HANUS, Dist. V AC 713; 862-6866 (Res.) 2525 West T. C. Jester Blvd.

Houston 77008 purr S. VANEK, Dist. VI AC 512; 572-2687 1009 Northgate, Victoria, Tx 77901 BOB BAYER, Did. VII RC 512; 393-6960 or 736.4666 Route 2, Box 154& Flonsville 71114

PUBLICATION COMMITTEE DISTRICT III — Edward Maumee, Chmn.

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

Route 7, Box 834 -- Lubbock 79401 DISTRICT I — Melvin H. Skrabanek, Sec. PO Box 270 — Caldwell 77838 DISTRICT II — Ruby L, Bolton 1017 Routh 23rd, Temple 76501 DISTRICT V — Tommy H. Lostak PO Box 194 — Danbury 77534 DISTRICT VI —;Sophie Dybala Star Rt., Box 10A Ganado, Tz 77982 DISTRICT VII -- Emil E. Mutula 303 Gayle — San Antonio, TX 78223 SY-LAW COMMITTEE JERRY MILAN — Chairman 6208 Lakeside Dr. -- Fort Worth 76135 MRS. THELMA ItliNCIFt, Secretary 10810 Stonewall Blvd.—Corpus Christi 78410 STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR MRS. DOROTHY MASSEY. PO Box 100, Temple, Tx 78501 — Res. Phone 773-3101 STATE FIELD MANAGER SILAS H. 8217TH — PO Box 100, Temple, Tx 76501 — Phone AC 817; 773-1575 Home Phone 817: 756-3427 DISTRICT SALES REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT I Bennie P. Trcalek — Rout* 3 Caldwell Tx 77838 — Ph: AC 713; 272-8146 DISTRICT II Lad. J. Zitopek — 2605 W. Avenue Z Temple. Tx 76501 — Ph: AC 817; 171-3067 DISTRICT III Alvin Masud& — Sun Ridge Road, Route 5, Ennis, Tx 75119 — Ph: AC 214; 875-7790 DISTRICT IV (Temporarily Vacant) DISTRICT V Mrs. Evelyn Mikeska, 10126 Moorberry Lane Houston, Tx 77080 — Ph: 713; 468-3136 DISTRICT VI Edwin Smaistrla, 305 Birchwood Dr., Victoria, Tx 77901 — Ph: AC 512; 573-7679 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Tillie Valchar — Route 1, Box 85 Jourdanton, Tx 78026 — Ph: AC 512; 784-3202 DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT I Melinda Faust — Box 125, Snook, Tx 77878 Telep hone: (713) 272..8317 DISTRICT 11 Frank Klinkovsky — 1503 X Central Temple, Tx 76501 — Ph: AC 817; 7734801 DISTRICT Ed Somas — 11012 Genetta Drive Dallas, Tx 75228 — Ph: AC 214; 270-3174 DISTRICT IV Mrs. Ed. Habler — Route 1.

Seymour. Tx 76380 — Ph: AC 817; 81111-3309 DISTRICT V Richard El. Wahlberg — 10506 Mayfield Rd., Houston, Ti 77043 — Ph: AC 713; 468-2497 DISTRICT VI Mrs. Frank Brdecka — Route 1. Box 150 Rosenberg, Tx 77471 — Ph: AC 713, 232-2085 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Maxine Payliska — Route 2, Box 151 Floresville, Tx 78114 — AC 512; 393-2030 Unsolicited materials for publication cannot be returned unless sufficient postage is attached. This includes pictures. The expense of publishing engagement and wedding Pictures must be born by the sender.

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FROM THE EDITOR A few weeks ago our office received a note from Brother Morris requesting some information pertaining to possible casualties of our SPJST members serving in the Korean and Viet Nam conflicts. On the back page (p. 64) of the June 14, 1972 issue of our Vestnik were listed the 10 members who had died in Viet Nam, up to that date: Robert Urbanovsky, 4 Feb. 1946 — 24 Mar. 1966 (Lodge 1) Charles Ray Moudry, 20 July 1946 — 8 Mar. 1967 (Lodge 68) Billy Joe Witzkoski, 8 Aug. 1947 --- 22 Mar. 1967 (Lodge 142) Allen S. Mic,an, 4 April 1948 — 1 April 1967 (Lodge 40) Frank Beran III, 11 Mar. 1947 — 20 May 1967 (Lodge 173) Klaus J. Strauss, 30 Sept. 1946 — 8 Feb. 1968 (Lodge 154) Sgt. Raymond J. Kozik, 10 Nov. 1947 — 29 Jan. 1969 (Lodge 88) Capt. Joseph K. Bush, 28 Jan. 1944 — 10 Feb. 1969 (Lodge 47) Sp-4 Norman D. Schulte, 4 Nov. 1946 — 13 Aug. 1969 (Lodge 88) Sp-4 Arnold Kulhanek, 12 Dec. 1947 — 10 June 1970 (Lodge 1) Maxine and I have checked through back copies pertaining to the Korean Conflict period, however, we find no record of any, nor of any others since Brother Kulhanek's death in June, 1970, in Viet Nam. It would be appreciated and advisable if any member or lodge, especially secretaries, know of any casualties in the Korean Conflict or additional ones in Viet Nam, to send such information directly to: The Supreme Lodge, Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501. This is for the history records of our Society, so if anyone has any knowledge of the above, please send the information in to the SL. In writing about the history of our SPJST brings to mind a conversation at one of the meetings soon after Brother Marek's death that we had with about five mein,bers taking part. Various people have various ideas, and beliefs.

One came up with the ob,servation that we should get some of our oldest members together and hear what they remember from years past and the conventions; he mentioned members like Brothers Stasa, Chupick, etc. Another person came up with the idea of a much larger committee. One felt

Wednesday, December 28, 1917 a research group should be appointed. However, this next one really topped it all; he evidently has a certain type of superstition or belief. He stated: "I wouldn't want a job like that; you know everything comes in threes, especially serious things. Brother Steve Vaicik was given that duty and he soon died, next it was Brother Marek, and he is no longer with us.

Next is No. three, and I want to be around for a while." So you see you find five people and you receiVe about five varied opinions. * * We wish to thank, in this the list editorial of 1977, all of our many members and readers for all the cards, letters and notes you have sent at this holiday season and for your faithful corresponding during the entire year. Thank you all very much. * * In conclusion, please drive carefully, be healthy, happy and have A safe, sane and HAPPY YEAR.. My thanks to my co-workers and my wife.

NEWSBRIEFS The official SPJST calendars for 1978 will be arriving at the Supreme Lodge on or about the 27th of December and will be dispatched here that same day or the following day, to arrive at their destination address the latter part of December or the very early part of —NAM January.

- SPJST — The date for the official chartering of Lodge 187 "Spirit of Round Rock" in Round Rock has been set for Sunday, Feb. 12th, 1978. The ceremonies and other events are scheduled to take place at Lodge No. 18 in Elgin, whose membership recently voted to let Lodge 187 use their facilities for this event. This was a very fraternal gesture on their part. Further details will be forthcoming after a planning meeting between officers of Lodge 187 and the president of the Su—NAM preme Lodge. ♦ * The tentative date for the dedication of the new lodge home of Lodge 1 Centerville, has been set for Sunday, Feb. 19th, 1978 at the new hall on Hwy. 75, just north of Centerville. After the date is finalized and other details worked out, that information will be published in the Vestnik.

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SPJST HISTORY A Request Dear Members: As part of the SPJST History that I am compiling, I think it would be only appropriate to include a short chapter on those members of the SPJST who gave their lives in WW I, WWII, Viet Nam Conflict, and the Korean Conflict. We have a complete list of all those from World Wars I and U. We have also recorded the names of those who made the supreme sacrifice in Viet Nam up to and through Sp-4 Arnold Kuihanek of Lodge 1, Fayetteville, who was killed on 10 June 1970. We do not have any information on anyone having been killed in that conflict from the SPJST after that date, however, since the pull-out of our forces in Viet Nam came a few years later, I would appreciate knowing the names of those persons whose lives were lost in Viet Nam after Brother Kuihanek.

Please furnish me with the complete name, date of birth, and date of death, and what lodge they belonged to.

In order to make the picture complete, I would also like to list the names of those whose lives were lost in the Korean Conflict.

We have no record of these persons here, although I can't help but feel that the SPJST did have some losses in that conflict. I am requesting the same information on these persons that I am on those in Viet Nam, as stated above.

Your cooperation would be appreciated. We would then have this information on all four major encounters that the U. S. (SPJST) was involved in.

Fraternally, Nick A. Morris, President, Supreme Lodge, SPJST SPJST

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT Dear Fellow Workers: Sales were good in November!

We received 239 applications for $1,380,500 of life insurance for a total of 3,521 applications for $17,196,965 of life insurance written this year.

Congratulations to District VI for exceeding their quota for this year.

Congratulations also to Brother Chester Shmoldas for exceeding over a million in sales this year.

Top Sales Representatives of the month are: District 1 — Jacqtelyn Wakefield District 2 — Ray Woytek District 3 — Ernest Haskovec District 4 — Stanley Broz District 5 — Sidon Tumis District 6 — Patsy Tydlacka District 7 — Roy Hranicky Representatives in the Application-a-Week Club are: SALES REPRESENTATIVE

WEEKS

Helen Hegwood 633 Della Kadlecek 662 Chester Shmoldas 321 191 Patsy Baca 97 Sidon Tumis Jacquelyn Wakefield 62 Willie Dusek Birdie Hilsher 44 23 Agnes Lesak Hugo Kocian 18 14 Gordon Hrabal Dorothy Massey 14 14 Frank C. Sacky 14 Ray Woytek Sales Representatives in the Application-a-Month Club are: 191 Frank C. Sacky J. M. Skrabanek 191 179 Edwin Holub Bessie Franek 174 173 Anna Milan Johnnie Krajca 171 167 Anna Heil James Pavlicek 167 160 Ruth Krizan 159 Helen Hegwood 153 Della Kadlecek 152 Sidon Tumis 151 Johnnie Gaidusek 145 A. J. Bristik 143 Alvin Melnar 'Agnes Miculka.

143 142 Johnnie Krizan 141 Willie Dusek 138 Helen Pavelka, 131 Agnes Lesak 128 Joe Krivanek 121 Clifton Martinets 119 Mollie Ewell 110 Frank Klinkovsky

VESTNfK Emil Petr Patsy Baca Alice Banning Tillie Helmcamp Norma Andel Chester Shmoldas Marcia Sulak Ladis Navratil Jeanette Peterson Jeanette Smith Lillia Mae Peter Ernest Haskovec Jerry Prochazka Adolf Motal Hugo Kocian Mrs. J. W. Krutilek Mildred Holeman Daniel Schaefer Roy Hranicky Frances Olexa Stanley Broz Albin F. Machu Mildred Horak Georgia Lostak Pearl Hanka Janelle Mogonye Daniel Nors Jerry Stepan Pauline Bayer Frankie Vanek Mary Laznovsky Mary Renfro Viasta Machann Cheryl S. Melson Matt Vanek Louis Driska John Barabas Lawrence Laznovsky Dorothy Oltmann Ruby Pavelka Lillie Mikeska, Jacquelyn Wakefield Helen Filipp Birdie Hilsher Claudia Novosad Donald Shuffield A. M. Vrla Clarence Ebner Frank Rychlik Shirley Cantu Ed. G. Mazanec Mary Ann Novosad Pat Novosad Erwin Pustejovsky Pete Sablatura Cecil Dickson Emil Kvasnicka Gordon Hrabal Mary Hubenak David Ivicic Lowrina Lindemann Jerry Elzner David Storm Diana Pelzel Alvin Sefcik Frank Dolezal

110 94 89 85 83 75 71 59 54 54 51 50 44 43 42 39 37 37 36 36 35 35 34 32 30 29 29 28 26 26 24 24 23 23 22 21 17 16 16 18 14 14 13 11 11 11 11 9 9 8 8 a 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 7 7 6 6 5 5 4

John Hilsher T. H. Lostak Edwin Susan Ray Woytek Victor Brenek Adolph Honza Michael Kaiser Willie Kohutek Lillie Mikulas

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INSURANCE WRITTEN NOV. 1, 1977 to NOV. 30, 1977 Sales Revs.

Members

Ins.

88 Agnes Miculka Evelyn Mikeska 88 Lillie Mikulas 47 Janelle Mogonye 18 32 Adolf Motal John Murphy 92 Ladis Navratil 87 Alvin Nesuda 25 Daniel Nors 66 Claudia Novosad 189 Mrs. F. J. Olexa 88 Clyde 0. Parnell 180 66 James Pavlicek Diana Pelzel 160 Jeanette Peterson 18 Ray Prasatik 155 Mary Renfro 154 Frank C. Sacky 79 Alvin J. Sefcik 173 Chester Shmoldas 74 Donald Shuffield 1'74 Jeanette Smith 66 Jerry Stepan 38 Marcia Sulak 174 Willie Trcalek 17 142 Sidon Tumis 58 Patsy Tydlacka Wm. F. Urbanek 49 161 Tillie Valchar 50 Frankie Vanek Matt Vanek 32 A. M. Vrla 130 J. Wakefield 1 Ray Woytek 187 Bob Wright 54 L. J. Zatopek 87 Arno Zwerneman 13

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45,000 34,500 11,000 3,000 13,000 10,000 12,000 11,000 2,000 1,000 15,000 4,000 28,000 5,000 4 4,000 5 13000 2 2,000 3 21,000 1 1,000 10 30,000 1 1,000 1 10,000 4 11,000 6,000 2 1 1,000 6 176,000 2 80,000 1 5,000 2 26,500 1 1,000 1 1,000 2 60,000 19 47,000 15 58,000 1 1,000 1 1,000 1 10,000 239/$1,380,500 Fraternally yours, Joe B. Hejny Vice President, SPJST

6,000 24 2 Norma Andel 1 6 15,000 Patsy Baca 3,000 1 Pauline Bayer 107 1,000 169 1 Frieda Bednar 1 5,000 160 Victor Brenek 2 15,000 Stanley Broz 160 7,000 4 Carolyn Bucek 151 2,000 Cecil H. Dickson 94 1 1 5,000 177 Louis Driska 126 1 5,000 Joe Dujka 2,000 Willie Dusek 1 177 1,000 1 Jerry Elzner 79 139 2 6,000 Helen Filipp 1,000 120 1 Joe Fritcher 1 2,000 Johnnie Gaidusek 24 2 4,000 Pat Geistman 4 11,000 17 Willie Gloyna 6,000 3 88 Pearl Hanka 5,000 88 1 Louis Harms 1 83,000 Ernest Haskovec 25 2 11,000 Anna Hejl 48 88 5 27,000 Helen Hegwood 5,000 1 Willie Helona 6 4 25,000 Birdie Hilsher 2 55,000 Jerome Hlavaty 153 1 5,000 E. E. Holub 35 Chas. Holy 2 2,000 4 1 32,000 Adolph Honza, 25 SPJST Mildred Horak 1 1,000 13 Roy Hranicky 137 3 25,000 Frank Janak 1 5,000 155 Della Kadlecek 88 14 26,000 1 10,000 Michael Kaiser 29 DISTRICT II 1,000 68 1 Edwin Kamas SALES REPRESENTATIVE'S 9,000 3 81 Leroy Kamas REPORT 3 43,000 139 C. P. Kern In November we sold 60 members 1 3,000 for $212,000 in insurance sales. This Robt. Kieschnick 142 4,000 brings us to the total of 887 mem3 Frank Klinkovsky 47 2,000 bers for $4,473,150 in insurance 1 178 Hugo Kocian 1 1,000 sales.

Willie Kohutek 47 1,000 1 Johnnie I. Krajca 25 Congratulations to Brother Ches1 Joe Krivanek 92 2,000 ter Shmoldas for exceeding a milMrs. J. W. Krutilek 30 3 3,000 lion dollars in sales this year.

Geraldine Kucera 162 3 14,000 Brother Shmoldas is doing a great 2 Emil Kvasnicka 49 4,000 job in insurance sales.

1 1,000 Mary Laznovsky 135 The three top sales representa1 Cleo. E. Leibham 156 1,500 tives in. November were Agnes Lesak 9 25,000 Ray Woytek - 15 members for 88 88 3 L. Lindemann 3,000 158,000 Georgia Lostak 91 3 12,000 Chester Shmoldas -- 10 members Glen B. McKay 170 1 50,000 for $30,000 Clifton Martinets 80 1 25,000 Clifton Martinets -- 1 member Alvin Melnar 142 1 1,000 for $25,000

REPORTS

Wednesday, December 28, 1977 Sales in November: Lodge

Sales Re p.

Mem.

Ins.

187 15 $58,000 Ray Woytek Chester Shmoldas 74 10 30,000 1 25,000 Clifton Martinets 80 155 5 13,000 Ray Prasatik 87 3 12,000 Ladis Navratil Anna Hejl 2 11,000 48 Lillie Mikulas 47 2 11,000 29 1 10,000 Michael Kaiser 2 6,000 Norma Andel 24 Marcia Sulak 174 2 6,000 177 1 5,000 Louis Driska Frank Janak 155 1 5,000 Pat Geistman 24 2 4,000 Fr. Klinkovsky 3 4,000 47 4 4,000 Jeanette Peterson 18 Janelle Mogonye 18 2 3,000 2,000 Willie Dusek 177 1 Willie Kohutek 47 1 1,000 1 1,000 Donald Shuf field 174 I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone the best of everything in the New Year!

Fraternally, L. J. Zatopek ^ SPJST -

DISTRICT V SALES REPRESENTATIVE'S REPORT FOR NOVEMBER, 1977 Sales Rep.

Lodge

Sidon Tumis Glen B. McKay Agnes Miculka C. P. Kern Evelyn Mikeska Helen Hegwood Della Katilecek Birdie Hilsher Agnes Lesak Patsy Baca Mrs. F. J. Glexa Geraldine Kucera Georgia Lostak Leroy Kamas Helen Filipp Pearl Hanka Louis Hanus Robt. Kieschnick L. Lindemann Cleo. E. Leibham Alvin Melnar Alvin J. Sefcik

142 170 88 139 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 162 91 81 139 88 88 142 88 156 142 173

Mem.

Ins.

8 178,000 1 50,000 2 45,000 3 43,000 5 34,500 5 27,000 14 26,000 4 25,000 9 25,000 6 15,000 1 15,000 3 14,000 3 12,000 3 9,000 2 8,000 6,000 3 1 5,000 1 3,000 3 3,000 1,500 1 1 1,000 1,000 1 78/$543,000 Congratulations to Brother Sidon Tumis of Lodge 142, in the No. 1 spot in the district and state. That is great! Keep up the good work.

In the No. 2 spot is Glen B. McKay of Lodge 170 with 1 applicant for $50,000; and No. 3 is Sister Agnes Miculka of Lodge 88 with 2 applicants for $45,000.

This is Brother Turnis' second month to get the No. 1 spot. He

5 had 6 applicants and $176,000 in yours. Otto and myself and my sales. All of you sales representa- mother, who stays with me, who a tives keep up this good work, be- lot of you know, Mrs. Tracy (Joe) cause this makes our SPJST grow. Macat, are all wishing you the Remember we are only working in best. My mother is almost blind the State of Texas and I think and cannot read or write, so she this is great. has not much to do. If•any of you All of you sales representatives know her please call her or send who have not made a sale this her a card, so that she will not year, you still have a little time feel she has been forgotten. left. So far our district has written Again, I want to say thank you over $5 million and this is great. all for what you have written for The people are here but someone the lodge, district, and the SPJST. somewhere will reach them if you Any time you need me please feel don't. Why not you? The year is free to call or write me. almost at a close; remember what Fraternally yours, you do for your lodge counts and Evelyn Mikeska, FIC you make your lodge grow, plus DVSR SPJST your district and your Supreme Lodge. Let's all get out our rate DIS'ERICT VI books and do something. I know SALES REPRESENTATIVE'S some of you must have some dust REPORT FOR NOVEMBER, 1977 collected on them because you The sales in November were very haven't used them, so brush the good with $162,000 of insurance dust off and try to make a sale, sold for la members. Congratulayou'll be helping someone and al- tions! so yourself and you will feel better We have completed our quota because you did care about your and our total now stands at $1, lodge and you did help by secur- 049,800 for 178 members. To each ing some new members. of you sales representatives who All of us need to be reminded contributed toward completing the again of not only our goals and quota and reaching this nice big quotas, but also of our fraternal- figure, I want to say Thank You, ism, benevolence, humanity, and Very Much! I really appreciate brotherhood . . . what we really do y our work. and what we are and how much we Congratulations are also in orhelp at a time of need. Let's not der for Sister Patsy Tydlacka forget how the SPJST started back Lodge No. 58, Hungerford, at Wharin 1897 and how the members ton, who is our top sales reprehelped each other. Let's keep this sentative for November, with $80,in our hearts and keep on helping 000 worth of insurance sales and our sisters and brothers; this is enrolling two members. The second what it is all about. The holiday sales representative is Brother Jeseason is here, so let's help some- rome Hlavaty of LaSalle Lodge 153 one who needs our help. with 55,000 of insurance sales for You Are Christmas -two members. Brother Adolf Motal every time you smile and help to of Victoria Lodge No. 32, is in 3rd make the world a brighter place. place with $13,000 in sales for You Are Christmas three members.

Sales representatives in the Apevery time you laugh and let the sound join with all the happy plication-a-Month Club are: music of the world.

Adolf Motal - 43 months You Are Christmas Mrs. J. W. Krutilek - 39 months every time you speak a word of Frankie Vanek 26 months faith to some fearful soul along Sales in November: Ins. Reps.

Members Legge an unpaved road.

3,000 Ms. J. W. Krutilek 30 You Are Christmas 3 2,000 2 4 every time you pray a prayer for Chas. Holy 2 55,000 those who need your very special Jerome Hlavaty 153 32 3 13,000 blessing.

Adolf Motel 1,000 32 1 You Are Christmas Matt Vanek 1,000 1 50 every time your loving hand Frankie Vanek 58 2 80,000 goes out of the way to give that Patsy Tydlacka 7,000 4 extra special service.

151 Carolyn Bucek We still have some time left beMay the New Year bring good health and prosperity to you and fore the end of the year, so let's

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6 all take this opportunity to add to this nice figure and good luck to each of you.

I visited recently with many of you in the Yoakum-Hallettsville area and I certainly enjoyed seeing all of you again. Those of you whom I missed, I am sorry and I hope to see you on the next trip.

And to those of you in other areas, I will be seeing you again, soon. I am always glad to help you with your insurance work. Please call or write any time you need assistance.

Thanks again to all the sales representatives and I wish everyone everywhere a very Happy New Year!

Fraternally, Edwin J. Smajstrla Dist. VI Sales Rep.

Youth Counselor, directors, and all of our district officers were there and on the program. Master of Ceremonies was Brother Gordon Hrabal of Lodge 185; we were welcomed by their president, Brother Jasek and also the Judge of Comal County was on the program. The food was delicious, and was followed by a good band to which we danced for four hours. This grand occasion was great — and it will long be remembered. We are certainly proud of Lodge No. 185 Hill Country, New Braunfels. Good luck!

A Happy and Prosperous New Year to each of you!

Fraternally yours, Tillie Valchar District VII SR SPJST

SPJST

DISTRICT VII SALES REPRESENTATIVE'S REPORT FOR NOVEMBER, 1977 Dear Sales Representatives: Our sales for November were as follows: Sales Representative

Mom.

161 Tillie Valchar Roy Hranicky 137 Frank C. Sacky 79 107 Pauline Bayer Jerry Elzner 79

Insuranee

2 26,500 3 25,000 3 21,000 3,000 1 1,000 1 10/$78,500 In the Application-a-Week Club are Weeks Gordon Hrabal 14 Frank C. Sacky 14 In the Application-a-Month Club are Months Frank C. Sacky 191 Helen Pavelka 138 Roy Hranicky 36 Pauline Bayer 26 Pat Novosad 8 Gordon Hrabal 7 Jerry Elzner 6 I am delighted to state that we have exceeded our quota for 1977.

We have 185 members for $834,000 insurance in our district; that means we are going to have another banquet coming up in early spring. If you haven't sold any insurance in 1977, please be sure to do so.

I attended the chartering of our new Lodge No. 185, New Braunfels.

It was very nice. Some of our Supreme Lodge officers and their wives were present; also the State Field Manager and his wife, State

LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Dear Members and Friends: Lodge 177 Academy held their monthly meeting Dec. 14th. The meeting was called to order by President Jerry Tomastik. The pledge of allegiance followed. The minutes from the last meeting were read and approved. All the chairmen made good reports. We have seven new members.

Election of officers and the Board of Trustees was held. Those elected are as follows: President -- Bill Hutka 1st Vice President — Joe Cantu 2nd Vice Pres. — Rae Lisenbe Recording Secretary — Dorothy Lisenbe (re-elected) Financial Secretary — Frankie Hutka Treasurer — Mary Dubec (reelected) Youth Leader — Pat Tomastik (re-elected) Board of Trustees — Dorothy Massey (re-elected), Jerry Tomastik, and Rae Lisenbe. Dottie Roach will serve as reporter.

We would like to say: a job well done to our outgoing President Jerry Tomastik and Financial Sec-

retary Josie Tomastik. No two persons have been more dedicated than these two; through much hard and thankless, work, Josie has kept a good and true set of books. It is with deep regret that we see her depart. Jerry has put in three long, hard years as president and he deserves at least one year's rest. I don't know of , anyone who has questioned Jerry's honesty and integrity; he always works for the good of the lodge. Our hats are off to these two members.

We had a tremendous turnout of voting members so now come back and back your officers for the coming year; pitch in and help.

Your president and vice president need more than your vote once a year; they need you for 52 weeks a year. Some good officers were elected but they cannot run the lodge alone so do more than vote.

The easy parts are over. Attend your monthly meetings, but come back more than once a month; at least volunteer to work one other night a month. Our socials and private parties need your support.

This is my final letter to the Vestnik. I have enjoyed my responsibility and have always written just what I felt and if I stepped on anyone's toes it was not intentional and hopefully taken as such.

After all we still have free speech and I have always said what I meant and meant what L said.

Here's looking forward to another great year at Academy Lodge 177!

Congriatulations, especially for newly-elected President Bill Hutka, he has always been fair and with everyone's cooperation will be a good president.

Again, good rest, Jerry, you deserve it!

Fraternally, Jackie Beck Reporter — SPJST -LODGE NO. 32, VICTORIA Dear Members of Lodge 32: Because it seems that a confusion still exists among our members after our regular meeting Dec. 7th, I wish to set the record straight.

There have been ill feelings among some of the members because I, as president of your lodge, postponed the social of Oct. 30th, until sometime next spring, due to insufficient funds to cover the cost.

Wednesday, December 28, 1977 I As you know, I called a special meeting prior to Oct. 30th in regard to this social.

At the special meeting, after each one of us had the opportunity to express our opinion, a vote was cast by all eligible voters present.

It was voted not to hold the social. As you know, it was the intention of the lodge to use the mortuary funds to cover the cost of this social with funds which belong to the Supreme Lodge and which were paid by members toward their mortuary benefit according to their policies which they hold. And it was the intention of the lodge that we use these mortuary funds to cover the cost of the social and reimburse this fund for the amount spent on the social after Jan. 1st, whenever the Supreme Lodge sends to our lodge the money earned by it.

As president of your lodge, I discouraged this because I believed that in allowing this to be done I would be running your lodge on a very unsound basis. I turned to SL Vice President Joe B. Hejny for advice on the matter and he replied by letter, which was read to you at our Dec. 7th meeting and Brother Hejny's ply stated: !"Mortuary Funds are not to be used for any other purpose."

Some of you have approached me since the meeting and you have asked me, "We did it that way last year, so what is wrong in doing it again this year?" My answer to you is that I was not president of your lodge last year, and if I had it to do over this year, I would do it exactly the same way; we can have the social next spring and be able to pay for it, the lodge is running on .a sound basis and it is complying with the Supreme Lodge orders.

Yes, I take the blame for postponing the social and with no regrets! It was my decision not to run for the presidency for the coming year. I have enjoyed serving you and I thank you for the interest that you have taken in your lodge work and your wonderful cooperation.

I take this opportunity to wish everyone everywhere a Happy and Peaceful New Year!

Fraternally, Edwin J. Smajstrla President

ATTENDING WEDDING, L to R: Alvin Linhart, John Ordener ana Weinert Grohman.

LODGE NO. 176, HOUSTON NORTHWEST Oct. 1st, 1977, was the wedding of Shirley Linhart, the daughter of the Alvin Linharts, in Sugar Land. The Linharts are members of District VI. Weinert Grohman played at the Catholic Church for Shirley's wedding.

Brothers Linhart and Grohman both have very good bands and when John Ordener was entertainment chairman for the SPJST lodge for several years, he hired these two bands often. John is a member of Lodge No. 176.

The wedding dinner and reception were held at the Hawaiian Village where the Weinert Grohman and Alvin Linhart bands played. A wonderful dinner was served and John and I led the wedding march. Several couples of our friends were at the reception and a very good time was enjoyed by all Fraternally, Rena Ordener Reporter — SPJST — LODGE NO. 79, CORPUS CHRISTI Notice to Sokol Members The next Sokol meeting will be held Jan. 8th, 1978, at 3 p.m.

Fraternally, John Stasa

LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY Dear Members and Friends: The Music Masters again entertained our dancing fans Dec. 17th; everyone always enjoys their performance. We had new guests with us to enjoy our lodge for the first time. All of you members who invite guests to your lodge reflect your support; some day, those guests you have invited will also become members. It really was nice to see so many members dressed in their suits. Keep up the dress code!

Coining dressed neatly will draw more good people, to join in with us.

All the officers will be installed at our next regular meeting and it is in the best interest of all of us to support those officers in their work; we are all together in on boat.

I do not have anything to report because everyone is busy trying to be good so Santa Claus will be generous and make everyone happy.

Until next time . . . a Happy New Year to this whole Society of ours!

Fraternally, Chester Shmoldas Reporter

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District III Director Sid Pokladnik (left) installed the Lodge 84 officers: President R. L. Sedecky, 1st Vice President Joe Ondrusek, 2nd Vice President jegeme Zabojnik (standing in for Bro. Zabojnik is David Andreason), and Secretary Evelyn Salae.

(Photos submitted by Sister Rose Scott)

The little ones sharing their joyful outing with Brother Sid Pokladnik and the smallest fish caught at the Pokiadnik farm.

Dear Members: Our meeting was held last Monday and was well attended.

The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.

Reports were given by the entertainment chairman, youth leader, lodge rental, house committee, and softball team.

Plans for the New Year's Eve dance were out-lined by our Entertainment Comm. chairman, David Andreason. Are you going to be

Other Lodge 84 officers include, L to R: Treasurer Carlyn Ondrusek, Financial Secretary-Annie Steiner, Sgt.-at-Arms Jerome Rejcek, Youth Leader Bessie Petr, and Cherri Petr, who is standing in for the flag bearer.

SCENES FROM LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS, PICNIC

Brother Sid Pokladnik instructing a youth to wait a second with her pony ride.

Brother Pokiadnik with Larry Sadecky, who claimed the title of catching the most fish.

here to welcome 1978? Your friends and relatives are, so make your plans now. The Country Boys Polka Band is playing for your dancing pleasure. (No reservations).

It was election of officers and picture taking time, and the names of the beautiful people chosen by the members to represent our lodge, accompany this article. Our congratulations!

Our sincere thanks to the outgoing president, Brother Paul Hagar, and Brother David Andreason, vice president; they served and represented our lodge in a manner that made us proud.

The lost pictures of the July picnic were located. See if you recognize the winners in the hat contest and the fishing contest, as welt as other members. One hint: that's Brother Sid Pokladnik with the cap and horn-rimmed glasses. He and Sister Justine .shared their farm and happy memories that day.

Congratulations to Brother and Sister Allen Henzen, who have a new baby boy to love. Brother Allen and Sister Carla are very active members of our lodge.

Happy New Year!

Fraternally Rose Scott

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Another happy hat contest recipient shares joyful moments with an unidentified lady in charge.

Lodge 84 youth

An unidentified youth with Brother Pokladnik standing by, is holding his catch — the biggest fish, that didn't get away, to show off his achievement in the contest.

Youth participants in the hat contest.

Lisa Reznik (right) is sharing her happy moments with a lady in charge of the hat contest.

LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVILLE Dear Members and Friends: Our December meeting opened at 2 p.m. with a pledge of allegiance recited by all members present. Installation of officers for 1978 was conducted by Sister Emily Kolaja before various reports were given.

Secretary Mary Werner read the minutes of the previous meeting and they were accepted as read.

Very good reports were given by Treasurer Corns Vallet and Financial Secretary Allene Zwahr

A thorough report on the Building Fund was given by Special Fund Treasurer Gilbert Walzel.

Congratulations were extended to Brother and Sister Henry Hurta on their becoming great-grandparents.

A thank-you letter was read from S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. II here at Needville, for the Christmas gift Lodge 81 gave them.

Christmas wishes were read from District V Director Louis Hanus, SPJST Supreme Lodge, SL Secretary-Treasurer's Dept., SL Financial Secretary's Dept., and Editor

Rudy Sefcik and his family. In return, we the members of Lodge 81 would like to extend our warm wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.

Sister Willie May Kujkendall announced that she mailed get-well cards, in the month of November, to the following sick members: Lynda Matcek, Henry Hurta, Thomas Kujkendall, Jr., and Beatrice Kalkomey. We are happy that Brother Hurta is doing well after his surgery and we were glad to see young Thomas Kujkendall in the meeting. It is our wish that Sister Beatrice Kalkomey and Sister Lynda Matcek are completely recover-

10 ed and enjoying life again. I want to mention that Brother Tom Kolaja made another trip to the emergency room last Sunday. He is better again and enjoying company.

Sister Emily Kolaja reported that Sister Mary Matloch is seriously ill in Caney Valley Hospital in Wharton. Sister Matloch has been on the sick list for quite some time and would appreciate a card or a visit from the members and his friends.

Sister Matloch is a loyal member and she always supports all activities in our lodge.

Santa Claus made his appearance on the dot with a loud ringing of the bell and a generous Ho! Ho! Ho! Of course, the children were very glad to see old St. Nick carrying a large sack on his back.

Members enjoyed singing several carols to welcome dear Santa. Our youngest member, little Bradley VaIlet grinned from ear to ear when he saw Santa coming and even shook Santa's hand, while last year he was frightened and refused to have anything to do with him.

Many thanks go to Sister Mary Matcek for decorating the tree and to Sister Etenita, Walzel, Winniefred Susan, and Willie Mae Kujkendall for taking care, of the bags that filled the space under the beaulliful tnee. Everyone had a wonderful time singing and visiting with one another. Thank you parents for bringing your children.

The refund checks were given out and the door prize was won by Sister Benita Walzel, who in turn gave it back to the lodge. Thank you, Sister Walzel.

A delicious meal was enjoyed by all after the meeting adjourned.

Our next meeting will be Jan. 8th at 2 p.m., which is the second Sunday in the month. Please make every effort to attend all meetings in the new year, 19'78.

Since this is my last report I would like to thank Brother Rudy Sefcik and his wife for being so patient with me through all the years I have been reporting for Lodge No. 81. I know my mistakes were many, but he always made it look good. I have enjoyed my job as a reporter and know that Sister Lillie Tejkl will do an excellent job in taking over.

Now I would like to extend warm Christmas wishes to all rest home

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residents, to those who are ill at home, to the lovely, and to all members and friends. May God Bless you all!

Fraternally, Emily Kolaja Reporter (Editor's Note: As any editor would, we regret losing a good correspondent. You did a fine job enlightening Lodge 81 membership and all concerned of activities throughout the past years.)

SPJST — LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON

The holiday season is all around us and we at Lodge No. 88 are keeping the spirit up, 100 percent.

Many of us are involved in many other things which gives us a feeling of rushing all the time, which leaves no time for feeling sorry for yourself or being bored, which is a blessing.

A large and elaborate wedding took place Oct. 4th, 19'77, at 2 p.m. in Pasadena. Brother and Sister Jerry Lopanec gave their daughter in marriage to Mr. Roger Atkin of Georgia. The bride wore a traditional wedding gown and in attendance was most of her family.

Her sister, Shirley Todd, was maid of honor. Bridesmaid was Miss Sandy Weaver. Serving as best man to the groom was Ralph Todd, the little flower girl was the bride's niece, Tracy Todd, and ring bearer was her nephew, Tommy Todd.

A lovely reception followed the ceremony with a buffet dinner and refreshments. The music for dancing was furnished by Reinhart Wienhart Band and the dancing was initiated with the traditional wedding march. The newlyweds enjoyed a short honeymoon and settled in their new home to enjoy their lives together. Brother and Sister Jerry Lopanec are very proud to be blessed with three other daughters. Best wishes to the newlyweds.

The Blue Room Christmas party was a huge success Sunday, Dec. lath. This party overshadowed all previous parties sponsored by the Blue Room Committee. Much credit is due to Brothers Royal Warnasch and A. J. Stayton, and of course, to the hard-working bartender, Nat, and his helper, Dean. The food was delicious and the music great.

Every one present had a grand time. The Chandelier Ballroom was filled to capacity and the idea of

serving dinner to four lines at one time was very efficient and fast; in no time everyone was served and ready to continue the dancing. For several years now we have had our annual Blue Room Christmas party and they are, getting better and better.

Once a year, now for the 9th time, a group of congenial friends meet during the Christmas holidays to celebrate their mutual friendship in the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth and Nelda Lawrence. This is quite a story. Kenneth, as a young boy, and his brothers lived with their widowed mother in the neighborhood of my brother, Frank Dvorak, and were very close with the Dvoraks' children and, of course, with my boys.

As time went on the children grew up, married, and went about their business. Kenneth, now a deacon in his church, had the opportunity to meet and help quite a few doctors who immigrated to America without the knowledge of our language. Kenneth helped in many ways and especially for them to learn conversational English and help them through the rough spots in a foreign language. Brother Frank and wife, Frances, were always included in these gatherings and looked forward to them, This year Kenneth called me and said they would like to invite me and surprise my brother, Frank, with my presence at the party. Of course, I more than gladly accepted the kind invitation since I had heard these parties were always a delight with the nice people present. Kenneth went to the trouble of coming for me and I was the first guest at their lovely home.

For the first time, I met Kenneth's wife, Nelda, who is a very warm and pleasant lady (now retired after teaching for 35 years).

Nelda was quite busy with the lastminute preparations, but I could see she has a fool-proof system of organizing a party. The table was all set and the center of the table was adorned with a red and white carnation floral creation.

Guests started to arrive and I met Dr. Thomas Klima and his spouse, Dr. Marcela Klima and teenage daughter Eva, a lovely and bright young lady, and Dr. Ervin Adam and spouse Dr. Viasta Adam.

Also present were Mr. Karel and Mrs. Marie Kaderabek and

Wednesday, December 28, 1977 Mr. John and Mrs. Maxine Herdon.

My brother Frank and wife Frances, greeted all present and all of a sudden he looked at me as if he couldn't believe what he saw and all at once he said, "What are you doing here?!" and hugged me to the delight of all the guests and our hosts. After a delicious dinner, elegantly served, we sang several Czech songs which Kenneth taped and played back to us which was fun. Naturally, English Christmas carols also rang out with Maxine at the piano. It was one of the nicest evenings I have spent, among nesuly-lacquired friends. I wish to thank Nelda and Kenneth for including me as a part of this once-a-year gathering.

I am sorry my letter did not appear in the Vestnik two weeks ago, but I do not know who to blame, but I found out my zip code was wrong and the letter traveled for a week before it found its destination.

Fraternally, Frances Olexa SPJEIT

LODGE NO. 188, CENTERVILLE Correct Meeting Date Dear Members: This is a reminder to let you know about our correct date of our regular lodge monthly meeting.

The meeting will be held Monday, Jan. 2nd at the old Carver School, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Please keep this correct date in mind and attend your lodge meeting.

Happy New Year to all!

Fraternally, Ima Ray Watson Reporter - SPJBT -LODGE NO 47, SEATON Dear Brothers and Sisters: The band for our New Year's Eve dance will be Jimmy Nemec and The Music Masters from West.

Brother Nemec has been a member of our lodge for several years and attends the dances here. Make plans for the gala evening to his good music.

The next lodge meeting will be on the second Sunday, Jan. 8th, 1978, at 2 p.m., due to New Year's Day being the first Sunday.

Fraternally, Dorothy Pechal Reporter SPJST

LODGE NO. 66, WACO, OFFICERS: L to R: Flag Bearer Shannon Pavelka, Treasurer Robert Pavelka, Vice President Daniel Nors, President Henry (Hank) West, Secretary Bonnie Pruitt, Financial Secretary Darlene Engelke, and Youth Leader Libbie Parma. Others not pictured: English Reporter Annie Hanus, and Czech Reporter Otto Hanus. (SL President Nick Morris was the installing officer).

WACO YOUTH CLUB entertained a large attendance during its Christmas party held Dec. 10th at Lodge 66. Their entertainment consisted of musical and vocal numbers, skits and poems for the occasion. District and State King Steve Stanislav (left) rendered a few numbers on the piano, while Larry Kinder accompanied on the guitar. Brother Louis Macha helped with his accordion on certain numbers. Club President Tena Urbanek (right) acted as MC. The program was under the supervision of Sister Libbie Parma with her assistants.

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LODGE NO. 173, GALVESTON Dear Members and Friends: Just a reminder to tell everyone that our January meeting will be held Jan. 15th, at 2 p.m. in the KO Hall in LaMarque. We will be honoring Sister Marie Bures on her 50th year as an SPJST member. We want all members to come out and help celebrate. We will also hold election of officers.

Fraternally, Mary Lou Huepers Secretary SPJST —

Past and present presidents with their spouses of Lodge 66 seated at the head table. L to R: Robert and Evelyn Pavelka, and Henry (Hank) and Angeline West

Children with Santa Claus posing for the photographer during Lodge 66's party.

LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS There is no question about it, Dec. 11th, will long be remembered by the membership of Lodge 25.

More than 425 members gathered at the lodge not only to initiate the holiday season, but also to celebrate the occasion of the mortgage burning.

After the delicious meal that was served from 1 to 2 p.m. the children of the youth club presented an enjoyable program of song and performance. At 5 p.m. a drawing was held for valuable door prizes.

Each family registered as they entered the building. Prizes were won by the following: Alice Honza — tool box Albina Gurecky -- camera Albert Haskovec — prize donated

by H&H Hardware Ann Haskovec — coffee maker Mrs. Marvin Martinek -- electric drill Alfred Holey ---- clock radio Mrs. Leslie Jarolirnek — electric fryette Mrs. Lillie Novy—electrie shaver Willie Hrabina electric corn Popper Ray Kovar -- tool box Wanda Burris — electric skillet Sara Kuban — electric slo-cooker Mrs. John Luksa — electric coffee inaker Faye Casebolt — fruit basket Linda Trojacek — electric clock Sandra Trojacek — smoked turkey Jerry Martinek — ham Helen Holutes — sausage donated by Rudolph's Mkt.

Annette Honza — smoked turkey Charlie Trojacek — fruit basket Mrs. Emil Martinek ham Music was furnished by a new band that had just been organized; in fact, the band is so new that they had not selected a name. I understand that Larry Trojacek has two brothers playing with the group and I certainly do recommend them. They play my kind of music.

In our Lodge 25 meeting Dec. 14th, donations to the Retarded Children's Work Shop of Ennis and to the building fund of Lodge 178, Longview, were approved.

The ladies of the lodge will have a special meeting Monday, Jan. 9th at 7:30 p.m. in the dining area of the lodge for the purpose of organizing a ladies' circle. The ladies present were very enthusiastic about the idea. Each lady agreed to bring five or more women to this meeting. Anyone not contacted is welcome to come to this meeting.

A Happy and Prosperous New Year to all.

Fraternally yours, Alvin Nesuda Secretary (See picture on page 14) SPJST —

LODGE NO. 185, NEW BRAUNFELS Our next meeting, which will include a belated Christmas party, will be at Eagles' Hall, Thursday, Jan. 5th, 1978.

B. Parker, Secretary

LODGE NO. 28, EAST BERNARD Dear Members: Our annual meeting held on Dec. 4th went well. We were glad to see those of you who attended. We hope more of you will attend our next meeting and all the meetings through the year.

We wish to thank all of the good sisters who brought pastries for the social, also we wish to thank Helen Kelner for helping by loani ng her tablecloths.

The youth club, under the leadership of Tony Kelner and Josephine Kelner, presented a nice Christmas program. This included a surprise youth club guest, Viraitia Maresh, who sang Christmas songs and accompanied her golden voice with a guitar. With this we also wish to thank the youth club for sweeping the hall and stage.

Thanks for a job well done!

As was announced the election of officers for 197a was held. They are as follows: President — Joseph D. Nezval 'Vice Pres. — Robert J Sperlik Secretary -- Albert Lupik Financial Secretary and Treasurer — Anton Kelner, Jr. Youth Leader — Anton J. Kelner Assistant YL — Josephine Kelner Reporter — Ann Luquette Our January meeting will be held on the second Sunday because the first Sunday is New Year's Day. Please mark your calendar for Jan. 8th, beginning at 2 p.m.

This will be the only time it will fall on the second Sunday. Our regular meeting date is the first Sunday of the month at 2 p.m.; any exception will be noted in the Vestnik. A social will be held after the January meeting. Please plan to attend.

Fraternally, Ann Luquette Reporter

Wednesday, December 28, 1977

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Candy canes presentation by Joed Wilson, Sondra Dieterich, Lana Steinke and Julie Hand at the Lodge 35 Christmas party held Dec. 11th in Elk.

LODGE NO. 35, Elf:, OFFICERS for 1978. Standing, L to R: President Henry Breitkreutz, Sr., Vice President Gene .dward Pavelka, Financial Secretary Rudolph Zalman, Secretary Albert Banik, Treasurer Henry Breitkreutz, Jr., Flag Bearer Eddie Ray Banik. Seated, L to R: Youth Leader Rosemarie Banik, Reporter Dorothy Banik, Guide Barbara Pavelka, and Historian Mildred Steinke. (Editor Rudy Sefcik was in charge of the installation of officers).

The Banik Sisters — Denise and Charlotte, of Lodge 35 who have been active in youth club affairs since an early age; both have been district queens and Charlotte is the recent past state queen. Her sister, Cynthia also held the district queen title. They sang a beautiful duet.

SLAVONIC MUTUAL FIRE INS. ASSN., CHAPTER NO. 1, HOUSTON The annual meeting of Chapter No. 1, Slavonic Mutual Fire Ins. Assn. will be held Wednesday, Dee. 28th, 1977. The meeting will be held at 8 p.m. at Sokol Houston, 1314 West Patton St., Houston.

All members are urged to attend this meeting. There will be election of officers and committees for the coming year.

Miroslavly Secretary

MANGER SCENE PRESENTATION by Lodge 35 Elk Youth Club which was held recently at their Christmas party, under the supervision of Sister Rosemarie Banik and her assistants.

MORTGAGE BURNING CEREMONY held at Lodge No. 25, Ennis on Dee. 11th, 1977. L to R: Johnie llrabina, past president; Joe Trojacek, treasurer; Emma Trojacek, financial secretary; Alvin Nesuda, secretary; Gene McBride, president; Van Fowler, vice president; Sid Pokladnik, District III director; and Silas Smith, State Field Manager. (Picture compliments of Faye Casebolt of The Ennis Daily New's, and submitted by Brother Alves Nesuda.)

LODGE NO. 179, WARRENTON Dear Members and Friends: Lodge 179 held their regular meeting Dec. 10th in Zapp's Hall with a nice attendance of members and guests followed by an enjoyable Yuletide party.

President Harold Bergmann presided over the brief business session and also led the members in reciting the pledge of allegiance.

Roll call of officers revealed all present except the secretary; therefore, the president appointed Edith Pfeiffer to substitute. She read the minutes and correspondence.

Lee Leonhardt gave the treasurer's report; both, reports were approved as,given.

Dorothy Oltmann gave the financial standing and read the name of the new member, Margie Wernecke, and the application of Ed Bartosh. He was then voted in as a new member. We warmly welcome them into our midst.

Having only a brief business session preceding our Christmas party, it was again tabled for the January meeting to decide on a definite site and date for our 1978 meetings.

For new business the president reminded the members' that local lodge dues are due in January.

Motion was made and seconded that the dues remain the same: $3 annually.

The president will appoint an auditing committee and that committee is supposed to have the books audited by the next meeting.

Our organization received an invitation from the Longview-Kilgore Lodge No 178 to the Grand Opening of their new building and also herewith had enclosed ticket books, in order for our lodge to assist in their fund-raising project, so anyone wishing to purchase some tickets or donate can contact our financial secretary.

The Christmas greetings were

read and viewed, and it was deeply appreciated and it was so thoughtful that so many remembered our lodge at this Yuletide season. The president, in behalf of our members, extended a very Merry and Joyous Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year to those who were not so fortunate as to be present.

There being no other business, the meeting adjourned.

Now, for the gala event: The scene was set in the midst of a glamorous Christmas tree, shared by our youth club. Along the side of the hall a huge table centered with a beautifully decorated Christmas cake, was filled with baked ham, delicious turkey and dressing, including a great variety of delectable trimmings, pies, chips, and dips, and refreshments. All this was mostly furnished by the lodge and prepared by our. food committee and other active members.

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Wednesday, December 28, 1977 mas spirit we were privileged to have had Diane Kolbe, and Jeri Stubbs to entertain us by Sister Kolbe playing her guitar and singing and frequently being accompanied or alternated by Jeri Stubbs; as a special guest, Robert Ratcliffe accompanied them here.

After the enjoyable party ceased, all departed.

We hope everyone will come again.

Notice: our next meeting will be Friday, Jan. 13th at 7 p.m. in Zapp's Kitchen in Warrenton.

Fraternally, Edith Pfeiffer Reporter SPJST -

NO. 176, HOUSTON NORTHWEST Members who were not present at the meeting and who wish to make a donation, or non-members who would like to donate, send your contribution to the following Lodge 176 members: Harry W. Schuhrnann, 9110 Cathey Lane Houston '77080 John Ordener, 910 Post, Houston 77022 Milton Trammell, 1906 Hollister, Houston '77055 Annie Ruth Moore, 9106 Cathey Lane — Houston 77080.

Anyone in doubt about these donations may call Mr. and Mrs. John Ordener at 713-695-4594.

Our next lodge meeting will be Jan. 15th at Long Point National Bank in the Western Room, at 7:30 p.m. See you then.

Fraternally, Rena Ordener Reporter LODGE

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LODGE NO. 17, NEW TABOR Dear Readers, Sunday, Dec. 4th President Willie Trcalek called the monthly meeting of Lodge 17 to order. Following the pledge of allegiance, the secretary read the minutes and they were approved as read. Secretary Melvin Skrabanek read three Resolutions of Sympathy.

Correspondence was received from Rudy Sefclk, Leonard Mikeska, Nick Morris and the Supreme Lodge.

The next item of business was the election of the 1978 officers.

The results are as follows: President -- Willie Trcalek Vice President — Andrew Vavra Secretary — Melvin Skrabanek

Treasurer — Stanley Mrnustik Financial secy. — Ben Trcalek Youth Leader — Betty Suehs Reporter — Dick Dusek Guide --- Donna Trcalek Resolution Comm. — Stanley Mrnustik, Betty Suehs, Melvin Skrabanek Auditing Comm. --- John Vavra, Lola Vavra, Betty Suehs.

A vote was taken and the salaries will remain the same for the next year.

Under new'business, the Board of Trustees will meet and deeide on new hall rent. No date was announced. Our next meeting will be Jan. 7th, at 7 p.m.

After the financial report, the meeting was adjourned.

Fraternally, Dick Dusek Reporter - SPJST -CHORAL CLUB OF LODGE NO. 47, SEATON The Seaton Choral Club Christmas party was held at the home of Albin (Butch) and Georgia SOdek, 1508 East Central, and what a party it was! The following club members were present: Frank and Leonora Spanhel, Frank and Lillian Mikulec, Bill and Lillian Kosarek, Floyd and Emily Stuteville, Alfred and Martha Klusacek, Leon and Vallie Zavodny, Ruby Bolton, Leon Sodek, Lenora Mucha, Albino.

Mikeska, Annie Jakubec, Daniel and Linda Wilde, Calvin and Mildred Chervenka, Otto and Matilda Hanus, Robert and Mary Vasicek, Johnny and Laverne Vanicek, and our guest hosts Butch and Georgia.

We also had the following visitors: Bob and Sophie Sodek, Charles Sodek, Douglas and Caroline Sodek and Loriane Maas.

What a wonderful time of just a plain relaxing afternoon; some played forty-two, some ordinary dominoes, some watched the football games on a couple of television sets, some just visited together and about 0 p.m. the table was set with an array of food of every description. There were ,sweets of every imaginable variety, fried, baked chicken, sausages that made one's mouth water, gravies, dressing -you name it and it was all there and how everyone enjoyed such a spread and we should all be thankful that we live in a country where this is possible and enjoyed by

many.

After a lot of fun and a great meal we all started back where we left off and spent the rest of the evening having a lot of fun, some of us assembled in their spacious living room where a beautiful Christmas tree was blazing in all its glory and sang Christmas carols and some of those old be loved songs and I assure all of you who couldn't be with us that you missed a great evening and, , to our hosts, Butch and Georgia, a sincere THANK YOU! from all of us and a Happy New Year to all!

Singingly yours, Otto Hanus Reporter - SPJST LODGE NO. 114, FA1RCHILDS Dear Members and Friends: A quarterly meeting of Lodge No 114 was held on Sunday, Dec. 11th, 1977 at Fairchilds, at Emil Jakubik's Place. It begun at 11:30 a.m. with a covered dish social.

There were six guests and 14 members present. There was plenty of food and drinks and everyone had a fantastic time A t 1:30 p.m. the meeting was called to order by President Joe Bra.zda, Jr. The minutes of the September meeting were read and approved.

Motions were made, seconded and passed as follows: The financial secretary and treasurer's salaries were combined at $50 a year. The bill of $38.93 for the covered dish social is to be paid. The meetings for 1978 will be scheduled for the first Sunday in: March, June, September and December, but members should check the Vestnik for time and date as meeting dates may vary each month.

The new officers for 1978 are as follows: President — Joe Brazda, Jr. Vice Pres. — Clarence Brazda Secretary — Alvin Brazda Financial Secretary - Treasurer —Gail Brazda The members would like to thank Emil Jakubik for the use of his building. Thank you.

The meeting was adjourned at 3:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Alvin Brazda Secretary

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16 LODGE NO, 24, CYCLONE Dear Members, I have enjoyed being your financial secretary for the past year and wish to thank all the officers for their help and cooperation.

Mrs. Doris Svoboda is your newlyelected financial secretary and will assume this office on Jan. 1, 1978.

Mrs. Svoboda is a very knowledgeable and capable person willing to help at any time. She served this lodge some years back as reporter and did an excellent job. I will be helping Doris as long as she feels it is necessary. You may continue mailing your premium payments to Doris Svoboda, c/o SPJST Lodge 24, P.O. Box 341, Temple, Tx 76501.

Even though my husband Ken, and I chose not to seek an office this year, we will continue to be active and attend the meetings as often as possible.

The progress of Lodge 24 has been good in the past and will continue to grow and progress only with the help of the many faithful and 'devoted workers. We have many people coming to the meetings and expressing their views and opinions. This is good. You, as members, will be called upon many times in this coming year to help.

Wishing each of you good health, happiness and love for each other throughout the coming year.

Fraternally yours, Norma Andel SPJST ---

LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH Dear Members and Friends: This has been a sad month. Sorry to report Brother Helmut Prill passed away this morning, Dec. 21st in St. Joseph's Hospital after suffering a heart attack. We extended our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family.

Our Christmas program Monday night was well attended. The program started with our youth club and Sokol members.

Bobby Joe Clevland — RCB Color Commercials Jill Parker sang "Away in the Manger" and "I Write the Songs" Tumblers — Kim Davenport, Jennifer Underwood, Kelly French, Kay Stoeppelman, Kari Buck, Judy Faulks and Leanne Mason Ricky Bourkuin Aggie Jokes The Kozels — Karen, David, and Donna with Barbi at the piano, singing "The Little Christmas Tree"

Lori Steinman and Bobby Joe Clevland — Pepsi Commercial The youth club led all in singing "Jingle Bells," "Silent Night," and "Here Comes Santa Claus"; and when Santa appeared that was the highlight of the evening for our youngsters.

The social followed which was enjoyed by all.

We extend a special thank you to Santa and all the sisters for the many goodies.

Remember our next lodge meeting is Sunday, Jan. 8th, at 3 p.m.

Receipt of contributions to the Memorial Fund and donations are appreciatively acknowledged from the following: In memory of Sister Anna Milan:

By Sokol — BOI $ 8.00 J. Russel Lambert and and family $25.00 Mr./Mrs. Charles Werner and family $20.00 Mrs. Rosie Ohal and family (Canada) $100.00 Mr./Mrs. Frank Novacek $ 5.00 Miss Marion Grenwelge $10.00 Mrs. R. H. Diorio $ 5.00 Mr./Mrs. John H. Dodson $10.00 Mr./Mrs. Ben Jarma to S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home — Mr./Mrs. Sid Pokladnik to S.P..T.S.T. Rest Home — Mr./Mrs. LeRoy Nealy $10.00 Mrs. Norma Zabka $10.00 Mrs. Mary Svitak $ 5.00 Mrs. Lillian Reilly $ 5.00 Mrs. Agnes Dearmore $ 5.00 Mr./Mrs. Frank Sebestik $ 5.00 Mr./Mrs. John Hennessey $10.00 Mrs. Eric Koch $10.00 Donations in lieu of Christmas cards:

By Henry and Ann Banfi (Chicago) $10.00 Paving Parking Lot Fund:

By Mary Svitak $50.00 Thanks to you all!

So until . . . Keep Smiling!

Fraternally, Mary Pavey Reporter SPJST —

LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON Dear Readers: Our next meeting will be held Thursday, Jan. 5th, 1978, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Ann's Catholic Church.

January 14th, 1978, Lodge No. 180 will co-sponsor a dance with Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth, at National Hall, with music by the Al Grebnick Orchestra from Schuyler, Neb. beginning at 9 p.m. Admission will

be $2 per person, ages 12 to 16; $4 per person, 17 and up. Please come out and have a good time with us.

Fraternally, Mary Ann Krivanek Reporter SPJST

LODGE NO. 188, CENTERVILLE Dear Members: Here are the names of our Door and Concession Stand Committees to work at the following lodge dance dates: December 31 — Jenny and Bob McEachern — Door Comm.

Euphania and Homer Franks and Vada and Gunny Allen — Concession If you are unable to participate ask another member to fill in your place because you are responsible for these duties.

Dr. A. M. Easterling President SPJST

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON BIRTHDAY CLUB SISTERS Sister Della Kadlecek called the Declember meeting to order at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 14th.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read by Sister Rosalee Kostom and they were approved as read.

Treasurer Sister Mary Tilich gave her report which was very good.

The sisters enjoyed having Lodge No. 88 officers and board of trustees as their guests for the first luncheon in December. Thanks to Brother Tim Kostom, chairman of the board of trustees, for askoing the blessing. Lodge 88 President Brother Jerry Ermis was running late but he made it just in time.

Good for you, Jerry.

Many thanks to Sister Ida Hanka, one of our very dear and faithful members, and her daughter-in-law, Sister Pearl Hanka, for donating two delicious German chocolate cakes at the first luncheon. Also, we appreciate Sister Della Miksch for baking that beautiful angel food cake. You sisters are great!

Sister Edna Wehring came to our rescue and donated all the giblets for our dinner. Thanks, Edna, it is much better to have plenty of giblets in giblet gravy.

Hostesses for the first luncheon in December were: Sisters Lillian Finn, Ruth Duncan, Alice Bily and

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Wednesday, December 28, 1977 Lorleen Peeples. Thanks to Sister Ruth Duncan for decorating the tables and dining room so pretty, although Sister Duncan was ill and had to go home before lunch. Sis, ter Duncan must have gotten too much of Florida; she and her husband, Seth, have been visiting in Florida. It was great to have Sister Della Miksch to help us in the kitchen and serving. Sister Alice Bily had served her time in the kitchen but she was kind enough to help us, again. Thanks, also to Sisters Tillie Bily, Sue High, and Rose Horelica for helping with the serving. Now, I must thank Brother Harry Finn and Brother Prank Tilich for helping us so much. It was really appreciated.

For the second luncheon the hostesses were Sisters Lillian Finn, Della Miksch and Lorleen Peeples.

We had a great time together and we hope that we pleased all you sisters just a little bit. Thanks to Sisters Tillie Bily and Ima Jean Lero for serving.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to Sisters Lucy Fredo, Ludmilla Kristinek, Lillian Finn, Elsie Keith and Albina Drawe. May you all have many more happy birthdays and come next December so Lillian Finn won't be the only birthday sister to attend in December.

Czech Day in October seems like a long time ago, but the Birthday Club Sisters would like to thank all these nice people for their donations: Sisters Katherine Knapick, Margaret Migi, Frances Reynolds, Ruth Duncan, Minnie Kratky, Tillie Helmeamp, Della Kadlecek, Rita Alexander, Willie Mae Ermis, Evelyn Mikolas, Rose Horelica, Mary Tilich, E. Zemko, Shirley High, Cecilia Klecka, Ann Elzner, Josephine Buri, Sophie Harnpel, Agnes Lesak, Della Miksch, Gesalla Huber, Bessie Dewar, 011ie Nedbelek, Frances Dvorak, Georgia Barcak, Beasley Burford, Lillian Finn, Tillie Spies, Josephine Pflughaupt, Mary Johnson, Vlasta Slanina, Betty Jo Dobesh, Mrs. Emily Bily, Earline Hoffmann, Pearl Hilsher, Margaret Liebscher, Carole Ann Liebscher, Ruth Martinak, Agnes Lopanec, Elenora Bristik, Jeannette Eubank, Annie Green, Tillie Friedel, Ann Gerlich, Jean Doerr, Sylvia Melia, Mrs. H. W. Chude and Mrs. Guettner.

OK, Sisters! Back to our December meeting. We had election

of officers for 1978. We are very fortunate that all the officers agreed to be re-elected to their offices. Officers for 1978 are: President -- Della Kadlecek Vice Pres. -- Pearl Hanka Secretary — Rosalee Kostom Treasurer — Mary Tilich English Reporter -- Lillian Finn Czech Reporter — Frances Olexa Ticket Chairman — Clara Jecmenek Telephone Committee — Sophie Harnpel, chairperson; Mary Fusig, Evelyn Mikolas, and Sue High.

Let's all support these officers so that we may have a happy and

prosperous 1978.

Dates to Remember: 1st Wednesday, Jan 4 — Game party and luncheon 2nd Monday, Jan. 9 -- Lodge 88 meeting, 7:30 p.m.

2nd Wednesday, Jan. 11 — Game party, meeting and luncheon May the meaning of Christmas be deeper Its friendship stronger And its hopes brighter As it comes to you this year!

Fraternally, T ,illian Finn Reporter SPJST -

Jacinto College in Pasadena

Class enjoying a break, Czech food is sampled.

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REGISTRATION FOR CZECH CLASSES AT SAN JACINTO COLLEGE, The San Jacinto College at Pasadena, Czech class met every Monday night with a total of 38 students. Mr. Bernard Orsak is the instructor. This has been a beginning Czech class, with some of the students already speaking some Czech and others just getting started.

For the next session, Mr. Orsak is planning to have two classes. One will be for beginners and the other an advanced class. The tentative schedule is for beginners classes on Monday nights and advanced classes on Wednesday nights. Registration will be held

18 Jan. 16th at 7 p.m. for beginners and Jan. 18th, at 7 p.m. for the advanced class, in Room 103 of the Administration Building.

Aside from teaching the students Czech, Mr. Orsak talked about the country and its customs. This has been very interesting since most of the students are descendants of Czech immigrants.

Anyone interested in taking either of these classes is urged to come and register or call the college if more information is needed.

The cost of the class is $20.

Fraternally, Barbara Moseley

S T N1K TEMPLE JUNIOR COLLEGE RECEIVES CHECK FOR CZECH LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS

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ANNA (VOLCIK) KOHUT The above is a picture of the great-grandmother of Brother R. W. Cervenka of Lacy-Lakeview, a member of SP3ST Lodge No. 66, Waco. Her husband, John Kohut, died in active service with the Confederate Army and left her to care for their four small children.

(Brother Cervenka wrote a book about him entitled "John Kohut and His Son, Josef".)

Anna Kohut lived in Houston at that time when the yellow fever plague ,occurred and the only way she could provide for her children was to work hard sewing clothes for the many people who were dying (to be buried in). She did not realize that yellow fever was a contagious disease and cared for the sick. Luckily she never caught the sickness.

(Photo and information courtesy Brother a W. Cervenka. —Editor)

Jerry Valehar, left, president, and Glenn Hutka, secretary, of the Farmers Mutual Protective Association (RVOS) present a cheek for $150 for the Czech language program at TJC to Calvin Chervenka, program coordinator, and Dr. Marvin R. Felder, college president. The money is used to provide scholarships to students continuing the study of Czech and for instructional materials for the program.

Temple Junior College has re- town; Clarence B. James of Camceived $150 for Czech language and eron: Mary Jo Jez of Temple; Larcultural programs from the Farm- ry W. Koslovsky of Temple; Roseers Mutual Protective Assn. of Tex- lee Mondrik of Cameron; Rev. Alois as (RVOS), a Czech-founded mu- B. Pavlicek of Cameron; Debra Pechal of Temple; John Edward tual insurance company.

The money will be used for sch- Rollins of Belton, and Eugene A. olarships for students continuing Mitchan of Cameron. in the study of Czech as well as for Czech was first offered at TJC the purchase of tapes and recorded in 1966, and has been available lessons and other instructional on a regular basis since 1972. A materials. sequence of four semesters of This is the third year the RVOS Czech study now are available at has contributed to the Czech pro- the college. Instructor is James W. gram at TJC. RVOS also has sup- Mendl, Jr., of Austin. ported MAT, a Czech student Calvin Chervenka, coordinator of loan fund, and the Czech language programs at Texas A&M University Czech courses at TJC, said the college was the first junior college and several other junior colleges.

The TJC Scholarship fund pro- in the state to offer Czech as a vides scholarships to students con- foreign language. The Czech protinuing the study of the Czech gram includes study of the lanlanguage. Other major contributors guage as well as the Czech culto the fund include the SPJST and tural heritage.

Chervenka said Czech is the Recent scholarship recipients are third most spoken language in TexSarah D. Koslovsky of George- as and there is a high interest in

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the cultural heritage aspects of Czech. He noted that the Czech spoken today is a fairly true form of the language based on the Czech spoken about 1850 when the first Czech settlers started coming to Texas. There are still about five publications in the state which are printed all or partly in Czech.

— WEDDING VOWS EXCHANGED IN DOUBLE RING CEREMONY

Miss Cynthia Ann Horak and Mr. Paul Robert Pokladnik were married in a formal double ring ceremony at Christ the King Catholic Church on Oct. 8th, 1977, at 3 p.m. in Dallas.

The wedding mass and vows were read by Msgr. William Botik.

Organ music played by Mr. Germaine, recently honored by the pope for his musical achievements.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aldrich Horak and the groom is the son of Mr. Robert Pokladnik and the late Mrs. Geral dine Pokla,dnik.

Cindy was given in marriage by her father. She walked down the isle to the traditional wedding march presenting her mother with a long stern red rose and she placed a long stem white rose in the Pokladnik family pew bow.

The bride's gown was a formal Aline gown of candlelight Alecon lace and organza. The bodice and hem were accented with Alecon lace, pearls, and beads. Her Bianchi headpiece also made of Alecon lace and bridal illusion was accented with pearls meeting the gown in a cathedral length train.

The bride's bouquet consisted of MR. AND MRS. PAUL ROBERT POICLADNIK white roses, stephanotis, centered by gardinas with satin streamers. gowns consisting of apricot chif- in the A-line formal fashion of apEnclosed in the bouquet was an fon layers over satin with square ricot flocked organza over satin; antique Bible, brought from Czech- necklines and cap sheer sleeves these girls had headpieces and oslovakia by Cindy's grandmother were worn by all. Each attendant necklace like the other attendants. and a handkerchief. had matching shoes, headpieces of Groomsme n wore walnut colored The groom wore a sand colored silk flowers and ribbon, and neck- tuxedos with apricot shirts, and tuxedo and his boutonniere was a laces which was a gift from the each had a tallisman rose as a tallisman rose surrounded by bride. boutonniere. Serving as groomsmen baby's breath.

Honor attendants carried cas- were Russell Bell, Kenneth Horak, Matron of honor was Joyce cades of tallisman roses and car- Randy Petr, David Powell, Dwayne Moore, the bride's cousin and Rob- nations with apricot and brown Moore and Nathan Layman. Gregg ert Pokladnik served as best man streamers, the other attendants in- Moore served as ring bearer. for his son. cluding the junior•attendants, carUshers performing their duties Vicki Petr was maid of honor ried nosegays similar to the honor were David Layman, Richard Pokand Roger Pokladnik was his attendants. ladnik, Mark Prachyl and Gene brother's honor groomsman.

Junior attendants included Janet Sims.

Other attendants were Sadie and Nikki Pokladnik and the flowMrs. Horak chose a formal salBell, Linda Horak, Pat Mills, er girl was Stephanie Becan. Steph- mon colored gown with matching Cherri Petr and Carol Reordan. anie carried a basket of similar chiffon cape to wear for her daughThe attendants' matching •ormal flowers. Their dresses were made ter's wedding. Her corsage compli-

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Following the wedding ceremony, a reception, dinner and dance was held at Lodge 84 in Dallas, with music provided by the Ennis Country Polka Boys for the approximately 450 guests.

The houseparty included Gay Boydstone, Barbara Jones, Debbie Larson, Carla and Kathleen Layman, and Mary Stock.

Mr. and Mrs. Leo Rejcek acted as host and hostess; Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Salac assisted them and also led the grand march.

The couple went on a honeymoon trip to Acupulco, Mexico, for several days. The newlyweds are now residing at home in Dallas.

Both families are members of Lodge No, 84. Cindy was the first secretary to the junior youth club of Lodge 84 and has served on many committees and chairman positions in the teen club. She was lodge queen, District III queen and state queen 1973-74. Paul also has been active in the teen club, serving as president two years and chairman of various committees.

Both Paul and Cindy are currently active members of the mother lodge functions. (Photo and article submitted by Chen' Petr.)

- !MIST — /VIR.- AND MRS, EDW. J. STANG CELEBRATE 40th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Stang of Houston, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary Oct. 30th, 1977, from 4 to 9 p.m. with a dinner and dance at Lodge No. 88. The celebration was co-hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Stang's daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Dobesh of Houston, with their two small children, Debra and Craig.

Mr& Stang wore a rose colored gown with matching jacket and a ruby red orchid corsage. Mr. Stang wore a blue suit with a red carnation. Mr. and Mrs. Stang's witnesses on the day of their marriage in Dallas on Oct. 21, 1937, were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kalmus of Dallas.

Mr. and Mrs. Kalmus are members of Lodge No. 84, Dallas. The celebration consisted of members of Lodge No. 88 and many, many friends and relatives.

The wedding cake was white with lemon filling. The roses trimming the cake were ruby red with a white dove centerpiece on the

MR. AND MRS. EDWARD J. STANG

second (layer, which was heart shaped. The table centerpiece for the main dining table consisted of red and white carnations and white gladiolas with green foliage. The registration table had a three tier red waterfall with a. surrounding garland of red and white carnations at the base with a 1937 wedding photo of the couple on the side.

Mr. and Mrs. Stang have been residents of Houston since 1942 and members of Lodge No. 88 since 1959. Mrs. Stang is a member of the Birthday Club Sisters and has been very active since becoming a member. Mr. Stang has served as a member of the Entertainment Committee in years past, and is now retired from Reed Roller Bit & Co., where he worked from 1942 until 1974.

- SPJST — MR. AND MRS. DON HEJNY HONORED WITH RECEPTION

Mr. and Mrs. Don Hejny of Austin, recently married, were honored with a reception, Saturday, Dec. 17th, at the Sokol Gymnastic Center in Ennis. Hosting the reception

were the relatives of the groom.

The bride, the former Margaret Green, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Green of Cyclone.

A graduate of Rogers High School, attended Temple Junior College in Temple and Sam Houston State University in Huntsville.

The groom is the son of Supreme Lodge Vice President Joe B. Hejny and Sister Hejny of Temple. He attended Temple Junior College and the University of Texas in Austin. A former member of Lodge 135 in Ennis, he is a member of Lodge 47, Seaton.

Relatives from Ennis, Dallas, Plano, and Terrell attended the reception.

YOUTH SECTION From The Lodge Youth Leaders LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY We had a very good meeting with two new members, Denise and Deanna Kenna, at our meeting. We

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the dance we held Dec. 18th. At this dance the youth members brought little presents or 50 cents to help the Bell County Child Welfare. The Rockin' Country played four our dance. We had a great time and thanks to all for your cooperation.

It was voted to have a cleanup date for all youth members. The youth club met at the lodge on Dec. 19th to clean up the outside part around the parking lot, and to pick up all the trash along the road; then inside we cleaned up all tables and chairs. Thank you.

The youth club members wish to thank the mother lodge for their donation of $100. This money was used to help pay the band that performed for the Christmas party on Dec. 18th. Once again, thank you for being so nice to our young people and to me, your youth leader.

Also, I am very proud to be youth leader at Academy Lodge because we have a great group of youth and adults; if you want anything done, Just ask for it and it gets done.

Another thank, you is given to the mother lodge for having our youth room paneled, it looks so pretty and we are very proud of it.

Thank you!

I'll see you at the Jan. 11th, 1978 meeting. Be there, if you are not there, I will miss you and the other members will miss you, too.

Fraternally yours, Pat Tomastik Youth Leader SPJST —

SANTA BRINGS FARIV;IIS SO5L.42.

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Sunday, Dec. 18th, Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood had their Christmas party, with a delicious fried chicken meal served. Santa, of course, arrived and the members realized that there was quite an amount of chicken left over so they decided to have Santa take a big box of it to a group of farmers who had gathered to discuss their problems.

Most of them are SPJST members.

Your editor was requested to accompany Santa and take a picture.

Here they are shown upon his arrival. Incidentally, seated in the center, front, is former SPJST State King Anton Kaluza. They appreciated the gift of fried chicken from the membership of Lodge 6 and Santa.

were certainly glad to have these girls. They have attended several of our activities and now they are members of Lodge 17'7, along with their parents. We give you a big weleome from Academy. Margie

Roberts was also back at our last meeting. We were glad to have her attend. We have missed her very much.

We won't be having band practice because of the holidays and

LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Dear Members: We are honored to have in our membership Miss Karen Lewandowski, who .was recently accepted into the Outstanding Young Women America Association for 1977.

Ms. Lewandowski was born in Jacksonville, North Carolina, to parents, Richard and Nancy Lewandowski of Dunkirk, New York.

She received her education at the State University of New York, at Fredonia. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre of Arts, In 1974.

In January, 1965, Karen moved to Fort Worth to attend TCU and graduated in 1976 with a Master of Fine Arts degree.

Her career started with the Jamestown Civic Ballet as ballet

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Luckily for us, she joined SPJST Lodge 177 in 1976 and is now our local lodge assistant youth leader.

She won best choreographer in the Theatre Festival Association in 1974. She was then employed by the Temple Civic Theatre as children's director.

She is currently a skill instructor with Temple MII/MR Center.

Fraternally, Pat Tomastik Youth Leader SPJST ---

LODGE NO 50, EL CAMPO Dear Readers, The Lodge No. 50 Youth Club met Dec. 14th in the home of Brother and Sister Frankie Vanek, at 6:30 p.m.

The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance which was led by President Leanne Shimek.

Secretary Veronica., Bartos read the minutes and Treasurer Greg Georig gave his report and collected the dues.

Our outgoing youth assistant, Mrs. Anna Ba.rtos, was presented with a gift and thanked for the two•years she has been our youth assistant. Our new assistant is Mrs. Georgie Henderson who was introduce& We had a short meeting. After the meeting we had a Christmas party and gifts were exchanged.

Our youth leader and her assistant were presented with Christmas gifts and we sang Christmas carols.

An unexpected visit was made by Santa Claus which was enjoyed by all present.

Mothers present were Mrs. Anna Bartosh, Mrs. George Henderson, Mrs. Bernice Rek and Mrs. Rita Vanek. Mrs. Geneviene Walters (Rita Vanek's sister) was our guest.

Refreshments were furnished by the mothers.

Our next meeting will be Jan. 18th, 1978 at the home of Eugene Rek, at 7:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Mrs. Vlasta Bartos Youth Leader SPJST -

Letters From The Youth LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Dear Readers, On Dec. 11th our youth club had a Christmas party. There were many people present. At 1 p.m. we had dinner; then at 3 p.m. the youth club did a little program.

After the program, Santa Claus came and everyone received a little sack full of goodies.

Then the people in the youth club traded presents and afterward we had a dance.

Fraternally, Allis Krajca (12-20-77) Secretary - SPAS? -LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO SPJST Lodge No. 50, El Campo youth held their monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Rita Vanek, on Dec. 14th. The meeting was opened with the pledge which was led by President Leanna Shimek.

Under new business a motion was made that we pay Mrs. Henderson all the expenses for the film that has been used for the scrapbook. This motion was made by Veronica Bartos and seconded by Leanna Shimek. Motion carried.

Door prizes were won by Amanda Vanek and Lisa Sebesta.

A going out gift was presented to our assistant youth leader, Anna Bartos; she then gave a short speech. Our new assistant is Mrs. Georgia Henderson.

After the meeting we exchanged Christmas gifts and sang carols and then Santa came to visit us.

The youth leaders also received gifts.

Refreshments were served by all the mothers. This event was our yearly party.

Veronica Bartos (10) (12-20-77) Secretary - SPJST — LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO The SPJST Lodge No. 50 Youth Club held their meeting and Christmas party Dec. 14th at the home of Mrs. Rita Vanek. We had a short meeting, exchanged gifts, sang Christmas carols and Santa visited us.

Door prizes were won by Lisa Sebesta and. Amanda Vanek.

Refreshments were served by the mothers.

Fraternally, (12-20-77) Patrick Bartos

LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Dear Members, At our Dec. 14th, 1977, youth club meeting we gained two new members, Deanna and Denise Kenna.

We had an old member who came back to our meeting, Margie Roberts.

For this month's social we had to have a Christmas dance to help the under privileged children. This dance was for Lodge 177 members and their guests. The admittance for this dance was one of the two items: a gift with a tag that read boy or girl with the age of the child. All members who were present brought as many guests as they wanted to. This dance was held Sunday, Dec. 18th, from 7 to 11 p.m.

To start off the year, we are going to have another dance at the Gober Party House for the Mental Health, Mental Retardation Center of Temple. The party will be held Jan. 9th, 1978 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The youth members are in charge of this party and we will furnish refreshments, also take records and a record player. Be sure and attend this event and help MH/MR. to have a good time with these people. I am looking forward to this dance.

We held a lodge cleanup party.

All the youth club members of Lodge 177 helped at this event.

Fraternally, Donnie Lueck (16) (12-17-77) Reporter SPJST —

LODGE NO. 117, ROBSTOWN Dear Readers, The Robstown Youth Club held their regular monthly meeting Dec. 17th at 4 p.m. at the Jackson Woods Scout House. The meeting was called to order by Clyde Langley who was president for the time.

The minutes were read by Frances McDonald and the roll was called.

Mrs. Hrncir then gave the treasurer's report.

A discussion was held on whether we should enter our bus in the Nueces County Junior Livestock Show Parade Jan. 14th, 1978. A motion was made and seconded that we enter the bus. A vote was taken then held and it was decided that we would definitely enter the parade.

Final plans were made for the Christmas Story Tabloid that was held Dec. 21st; a rehearsal was

Wednesday, December 28, 1977 also held. The poster committee made posters while the rest of the members went caroling. This was a lot of fun and everyone enjoyed it. A Christmas party was held afterward and there were a lot of refreshments there; thanks to Stephanie Turner, our refreshment chairperson.

The club sent a $50 check to the needy family for Christmas. This is our family or charity project.

The Robstown Youth Club would like to wish each and everyone a Happy New Year!

Fraternally, Frances McDonald (12-22-77) Reporter - SPJST — LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Dear Vestnik Readers, The youth club had its Christmas party Dec. 9th. A turkey supper, with all the trimmings was served, and we sang songs and exchanged gifts. It was a lot of fun.

Dec. 19th some of the youth club members went to the Garden Villa Nursing Home and gave out stockings filled with candy. The stockings were made by the youth club members.

I am wishing all of you a blessed New Year, 1978.

See you next year.

Fraternally, Michelle Sruba (9) (12-22-77)

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, AUGUST F. ROLLER, who passed away in a Yoakum nursing home Tuesday, Oct. 11th, 1077, at the age of 76 years.

23 Funeral services were held Oct. (Doris) Pillow and Mrs. Billy (Bet13th at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph Catho- ty) Brod, all of Houston; Mrs. Kay lic Church in Yoakum with the (Mildred) Whaley of Pasadena; Rev. Michael O'Shaughnessy offi- Mrs. Tommy (Mattie) Novosad of ciating. Burial was in St. Joseph Rogers; Mrs. Ronald (Peggy) Hayes Catholic Cemetery, of Spring; Mrs. Joe (Winnie) MilBrother Roller was born on July ler of San Benito; Mrs. Harold (Patsy) Urbanosky of Pearland; 32 27th, 1901 in Lavaca County.

Survivors include three daugh- grandchildren and 26 great-grandters, Mrs. Mansel W. (Helen) Lit- children; two brothers, H. C. Korntlefield of Bay City, Miss Lillian egay of Chriesman and J. H. Roller of Yoakum, Mrs. Robert Kornegay of Owasso, Oklahoma; (Shirley) Wurm of Yoakum; three sisters, Mrs. Charley Boedefour sons, Frank A. Rol- ker of Caldwell, Mrs. Amanda Cox ler of Victoria, August V. Rol- and Mrs. Stella Cargill, both of ler of Fort Stockton, Joe F. Roller Bryan.

Serving as pallbearers were his of Shiner, Tech. Sgt. Eugene Roller of Randolph AFB; a brother, John sons-in-law, Robert Oncker, Kay J. Roller of Yoakum; four sisters, Whaley, Curtis Pillow, Tommy NoMrs. Adolph (Carrie) Pekar of vosad, Billie Brod, Harold UrSweet Home, Mrs. John (Tillie) banosky, Joe Miller and Ronald Hayes.

Pekar of Shiner, Mrs. Frank (MilMay he rest in peace. lie F.) Svitak of Oklahoma and Mrs. Rudolph (Julie) Wick of Rio Resolution Committee: Hondo.

Adolph P. Luksa Joe F. Sebesta May our departed brother rest Frank Sebesta in eternal peace and may his memSPJST ory live among us forever.

Resolution Committee: EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY Mildred Bolech We, the undersigned Resolution Millie Kutac Committee of SPJST Lodge No. Earline Zabransky 184 Moulton, in behalf of all our - SPJST — members, do hereby express our EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY deepest sympathy to the bereaved We, the Resolution Committee of family of our departed lodge sister, Lodge Rovnost No. 7, Caldwell, in KAMILA MRAZ, behalf of our membership wish to who passed away Nov. 28th, 1977, at express our sincere sympathy to her home on Route 3, Shiner, at the the bereaved family of our de- age of 62 years. parted lodge brother, Funeral services were held Nov. WILLIAM (TOM) KORNEGAY, 30th at Shiner Catholic Church, who died at 12:05 p.m. Nov. 30, with Rev. Fidgon officiating. Burial 197'7, in St. Jude's Hospital in was in Shiner Catholic Cemetery.

Sister Mraz joined the SPJST on Brenham, at the age of 75 years.

March 8th, 1962 and, at the time of Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Phillips-Luckey her death, she was a member of Chapel with the Rev. James C. Hill, Lodge 184, Moulton.

Survivors include her husband, pastor of the First Baptist Church Rio Mraz, and four sisters. officiating. Burial was in the MaMay our departed sister rest in sonic Cemetery. peace.

Brother Kornegay was born Oct. Resolution Committee: 21, 1902 in Chriesman, the son of Helen Vasek the late Charles L. Kornegay and Jim Novosad Corrie Sharp Kornegay.

Frank C. Wagner The lifelong resident of Burleson - SPJS: County was a retail merchant in Caldwell and had retired about one year. He was married to Pauline Cox in 1919.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Pauline Kornegay of Houston; one son, Charles D. Kornegay of Houston; eight daughters, Mrs. Robert (Inez) Oncker, Mrs. Curtis

PODPORA LIDSKOST BRATRSTVI Ceski Cast tittlni organ Slovanake Podporujiel Jednoty Mato Texas, zaloiene roku 1897 ROCNIK 65 CISLO 52

SeastnSTNov Rok, 1978 VSEM eLENOM, eTENAliOM A PRATELOM PREJEM OSPESW . R 0 K, 1978, V PLNEM NOV' " ZDRAV1, StESTi A SPOICOJENOSTI ABY SKONtIL DLE VASEHO NEJLEPMHO

Od cele SPJST Jednoty.

28. prosince 1977

Ve sttedu 28. prosince 1977

Z redakce Nyn: kdy pave vstupujeme do noviho roku, zapamatujme si tyto slova: "Mit krsisnou myklenku, to neni nie tak zvlaitnibo. blyglenka ptijde sama sebou, a je-li pekne a velika neni to gate zisluha eloveka.

Ale Okra myilenku provest a nee° vellkeho z ni udelat, to je prave to nejteiii, to je prave umeni."

— Ant. Dvotak Pro redaktora je spolkovy organ neeim vice net jen pouhou detbou nebo osobnim dopisem ye zvet,:senern metitku. Pro redaktora je spol kod organ obtadnou, vaknou povinnosti. KatclY dobrY redaktor vi, to ma v rukou prosttedek, ktedm sedava vetejnemu mineni ureita mySlenka a pozvolna ustalena forma. KaidY redaktor vi, to on pomaha tvokiti nova nahledy a smer nice, to on pomaha vyvolavati nova otazky a lepai ptedstavy. * * Kdykoliv, za'einam psati sve redakeni itvahy pro deskou east, zde. se mi, jako bych sedel u dlouheho stolu, kolem neho je pino posluchaeri, a jako bych k nim mluvil, co prase v torn okamtiku mi p1ijde na mysi. Zvlattni je, to pki psani eeskYch Civah vtdycky vidim kolem sebe eleny starSi, ony 'deny, kteti jit pracovali pro na g' Jednotu po mnoho rokii, a ktefl dosud jsou pateff v nag' Jednote.

A k tern starSim clenum dovoluji si mluviti vice kamaradskY, vice fedi sovsedskou, domaci, srozumitelnou. * « Citite-li v srdci Stesti, citite-li, to mate nekomu fici vlidne slovo nezamleujte ho, i kdyby jste men v noci vstat. Neponechavejte radost nitra jen pro sebe, ale ye vhodne chvili feknete mae slovo, abyste nikdy nelitovali, te jste pfi gli s nim pozde. Pamatujte, to dobre slo vo v pravY eas na poll titi je eat* klas. . . * * Od nagi cele rodiny Vam a Vasim pfejem pristi rok 1978 by byl pro Vas zdravSr, veselST, uspojujici a prospeSnY a abyste na prvni den roku 1979 mohli upfimne ifici, ze rok 1978 byl opravdu PEKNi'M A DOBRt. Mnoho zdravi a zdaru yam vgem!

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ICI KROUZEK ZEN V ENNIS Nase prosincova schuze a Valnoeni veselice se nam pekne vydatila, tea pocasi nam prato, neb den byl nadherny jen trochu moc bylo yetrno. Ptitomnost byla 37 elenek a dye navatevnice. Pi. Joe Novak, ktera se zaroveri stala na gi elankou a srdeene ji vitime do nageho kroutku a pi. Margie Ponders a take panove PoliSek, Zvolanek, HejnY, Marubak, Joe a Vilem Houdek, Jureik a Pavelka. V jidelne bylo vSe pekne okre.Slene, okrasy vanoeni doby. Na stolku stab malt' bilY stromeeek ozdoben dervenymi boleeky, ktere pkinesla sestra Marie K. Latnovska. Vedle na vettim stole se kupily dareeky urdene k rozdavani. Po stolech take bylo zeleni s dervenymi bobulkami, a to Vae einilo slavnostni dojem. Mezi tim sestry ptinately tolik dobrYch jidel, to zapinily v kuchyni dlouhSi. still. VSe bylo velice dobre a vieho dostatek. Pted obedem bylo po demo vino na pripiti k dobremu zdravi, ktere darovala sestra Kopeekova. za cot jsme vdeeny. Take na °bed a chvilku pobaveni pki Sla sestra Georgia Rose Moralis, dcera to sestry iidetni Mary Vrla, kterou jsme rady videly neb pracuje a nemilte schaze navatevovat.

Postradaly jsme sestru Bettie Houdkovou ktera byla odejeta do McKinney otettovat svoji snachu Dorothy, ktere ze srdce ptejeme aby se ji zdravieko zleptilo. Take sestry JaSka, Lata, Hrabina, Novak a Janeeka nebyly mezi nami. Pfeeten listek od pi. Kubinove kde srdeene dekovala za penetitY dar pro jeji nemocnou dceru, a clekovni listek od mantehl HejnovYch za dar a pohosteni ku jejich zlatemu vYroei. PenetitYm darke.in do nag pokiadny ptispeli panove Zvola.nek, Joe a Vilem Houdek. P. Pavelka daroval kroutku dva note ku speneteni . Sestra Janiekova zhotovila tucet mastitek a darovala kroutku, ktere si sestry ihned rozebraly. Vgem gtedrjon darcum dik.

Udelen dar Sokolu $50.00 a uplaceno $100.00 na naafi bronzovou desku kroutku. Koupene darky od kroutku pro na ge dye sestry Mary Novy a Annie NovY a pro pi. Tracy Hromas, sestra to sestry Vytopi-

love, ktera, byla ranena mrtvici, a jest upoutana na lote a nemrite mluvit a pi. Frances 8t'astnY, sestra Marie K. Laknovsky, ktera jest v koleekove iddli v domove odpodinku.

Take sestry atednice obdriely od kroutku kaki& peknSi dank. Bylo nam to mile a mockrat dekujem.

Mely jsme proSitou deku kroutku kterou jsme si spenetily a ziskala ji sestra Vorliet Lipscomb.

Narozeniny v prosinci maji sestry Nesuda, B. Houdek, Marugak.

Janieek a V. Nov/.

Pak byly rozdavane clarity die vytatenSich disel a opravdu byla vesela nalada.

Tak mile sestry naSe prvni schOze v Novem roce bude 12. ledna kdy take oslavime 20. Oral zalotent naeho kroutku a tet bude volba ritednic. Tak se dostavte v hojnern poetu. Vasele svatky Vanoeni a mnoho zdravi v novem roce vaem etoucim pteje R6tena Zazvorkovit SPJST

TAK VAELICOS Pie Anetka Koudkova Ve etvrtek minuleho tYdne mela pohteb pi. Jerry Boutkove. (rosena zde v Dallas. Byla pry nemocni, jit nejakY eas ale ptece smrt jeji byla ptekvapenim pro mnohe krajany. Pohfeb byl od Weiland-Merritt kaple ve dye 'hodiny odpoledne za sluteb dvou kazate10. Zanechala sestru pi. Annabelle Bubakovou, etyfi bratty, dve vtioudata a nekolik synovc0 a neteti. Jeji mantel Jerry Bou g -kapochziEnsadobtejm ho snail, kdyt jsme With v Ennis. Rodine jeji vyslovujeme uptim nou soustrast a zesnule necht' je zeme lehka. Take sestry nageho Kroulitu, ku kteromu pi. Hui:Alcove. patti, vyslovuji uptimne citenou soustrast nad odchodem sestry jeji.

Kdyt mlade 21. late devee peed 31 lety dala sve novorozene deveatko v Novem Yorku na adoptaci, tak nevedela, to ubehne tolik let net najde sve dite. Ona totit byla svobodna, a otec ditete odeptel si ji vziti, a v nemocnici nal& hall na ni aby radeji dite nechala nekomu, kdo by ji mohl poskytnouti lepgi zajiteni net ona. tak. ale pozdeji chtela dite zpet ale ftfady ji rekli, ze dite je jit v dobre rodine a zaopattene do-

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Vdala se a mela druhou dceru ale svedomi ji sutovalo a citila se yin Zadala zase patrat, ale tehdy byly za.kony peisne a nikdo nemohl pomoci a to trvalo 31 let.

Mezitim jeji dcera daspela, vdala se a ona a jeji mantel patrall take a s pomoci peitelkyne koneene vynatla, kdo byla jeji matka a letos po Dikuvzdani se setkaly matka s dcerou na letitti LaGuardia a byl to opravdu dojemnY okamtik, kdyt se v plati obejmuly a tekly si, to se jit nikdy nerozloudi. Zajimave je, to dcera pi. Leibowitzove bydlela ye statu Cormecticutt, tedy ne tak penis vzdalene od ni ale osud ji nedopeal aby se delve poznaly, po 31. dlouhSrch letech.

Ano osud mnohdy si opravdu divne zahraje s lidmi!

Z,Flint Michigan me dotal peknjr dopis s prinim k vanocum a pei torn byl ptilaten vYsteitek o pact jedne krajanky pi. Antonli emachove ktera jig pracuje 33 let pro ✓ervenk keit a pomaha jednou Odne v nernocnici rozna.tet podtu pacientum. Take je 61e.nkou St. Joseph's Auxiliary a dva dni v mesici venuje v obsluze v darkovein oddilu to nemocnice a to koni celYch 18 let. Take pomaha pte kladat dopisy tern, kteii toho poteebuji a late mnoho jinYch slutab kona. A kdyt se uvati, krajanka emachova jest jit 80 let =Ma, tedy, se ji musi obdivovat.

Narodila se v Oeskoslovearsku a peijela do Ameriky kdyi ji bylo 10 let. Ma etyti det,i, 12 pravnoudat a 7 pra-pravnoudat a do sve rodne vlasti byla se podivat ji g nekolikrat a tet do jinYch zemi a stata nett Ameriky. Rada cestuje a rada pracuje a to je asi to co ji drz mladou a eilou. Bice se s krajankou emachovou osobne nezname ale behern let jsme si obdas dopisovaly ohledne price na,rodni a take me peed lety zasiala mnoho krisnYch pohlednic narodnich kroj5, die kterich jsem strojila sve panenky. Rada piti takove zpravy o natich krajanech nebot' si zasluhuji uznani a vdeku za jejich pact a snahy.

Ve steedu minuleho tYdne telkyne Mary Nemcova vzala, Mary Ailloyou a me do Domova odpoeinku v Seagoville navAtivit elenku Kroutku sestru Marii Tullisovou

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(bYvalou Litvikovou) ktera je tarn jit kolik let neb je upoutana, v koledkove tidli a chodit nerniite. Pani Nemcova vzala doma upeeenk ttrudl, pi. Sillovi zase nekolik dru hu kukesii a ja, vzala makove a Avestkove kolaee. Byla velice rada take, to pi. Nemcova ji darovala krasne kvetouci Poinsettii. Pi. Tullisova nas mac rada videla a z peelva mela radost. Maji tam pekne eisto a jak jsme videly, maji dobre opateeni. Co me nejvice peekvapilo bylo to, ze ac sestra, Tullisova jig davno mezi eechy nechodi a r niklm se nestYka. a (mantel je jinonarodovec) peace inezapomnela eesky a mluvila s nami ye sve rodne fedi. Byl to peknY vylet a jsem rada,ze jsme mohly udelat nekomu radost.

Nate sestra Marie Kopeekova, odjitda v patek do Kalifornia navttivit sveho syna Jaroslava a jeho rodinu, kde si pobude neco pees tyden. Nejstarti vnuk je jit 21 lety a druhY o new mane, take se bude mit s cam patet.t. Vnueka je tat dosti velka a jiste ra.di vtichni uvidi babieku z Texasu. Ptejeme pelabe pobaveni a At iastny navrat zas domb, sem k main. Vnukove jsou u eklu 135 v Ennis. Jig zbyva. jen tYden a budou zde Vanoce a noviny jsou pine oznamek kde nabizeji darky ke svatkin. Kdyt jsme byli v Ennis minulY tYden tak v sins ea.du 25 davali krasne a hodnotne darky tt'astnYm dem, ktati byli neitomni. Katda, rodina se registrovala a dostala dislo a pak po yeeeti byl tah a mnohY si nest doma peknou vac. Divan veci jako vatic kavy, nadobu na smateni, beitvu elektrickou, ko tiky ovoce a mnoho jinkch veci.

Take nekdo dostal uzerbeho velkeho krocana a salim od Rudolph's Market a dobrou tunku od Columbia Packing firmy (oba z Dallas).

Obed byl take dobrY a kuchatky si zaslouti diky za vtechnu praci a namahu neb peipravovali smatene kuta.ta a klabasy, ktere tad 25 daroyal zaroveri s pitivem. Vrtechny ty darky byly zdarma a nemusely se kupovat a phi torn jsme se kraDiky vtern. sne Obdriela jsem peknY dopis z Wellington, Kansas od pi. Rose Fuhsove, kterou jsem poznala letos na natem Os!. dnu v tijnu. Zaslala me objednasku na Tuzex pro

tai jeji zname v eeskoslovensku a pei tom me sdelila, jak velice pekne se mezi nami pobavili ate jedou zase. Zde v Texasu se zdrtali celkem 6 nedel neb maji v0z "camper" a tak jell i k mon a tat se zdrieli v jitnim Texasu nejaltY das. Ja, jsem je pozvala, aby ptijeli v kvetnu do Ennis na nas Polka festival nebot' to tr y& kolik dni a tam by poznali jette vice kralan0 a videli by jette vice krojii a slytell deskou hudbu na vtech sinjch.

Doufam, to budou mod se k nam podivat. Jsem rada take, to kat= dym rokem mama nove a nove kra jany odevtad jako hasty a ziskarne nave peatele pro nab- Texas.

MinulY tYden jsrne byli poeteni navAtevou nateho peibuzneho p.

Joe Doletala a jeho mantelky z Ennis. Velmi radi jsme je videll a pekoe se pobavili rozhovorem, neb toto byla jejich prvni na ytteva u nas ac bydlime zde g ji 29 let. Bodice p. Doletala byli oba ze stejne vesnice Nuzice u Bechyne v Cechach jako moje maminka.

Mantele Bill 8illovi a deti z New Yorku pkijedou navttivit sve rodide Bill 8inovi starti zde pies Vinoce. Jiste budou radi videni a hezky se pabavi. Sillovi vtichni pate k eadu 84 SPJST zde.

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RAD OSVETA eiSLO 38, KOVAk Ctena redakce, bratti a sestry, Tak zase paru tadk0 vain napiPohodu mame peknou — pees den je tepid slunieko a heeje a v noci dosti chladno to musi dlovek byt peikryty.

V nedeli byla nate schtize kono.na jako obyeejne o dvou hodinach odpoledne. Peedseda Joe 8ulak ji zahajil a tajemnik Jerry gtepan peeeet1 protokol, kterY byl peijat j ak 'den.

Po schuzi spolusestry ptipravily dobrou svacinu a kiln' a pak se pane kagdY pobavil.

Nernocni jsou spolusestry Berthina Malina a Edith Curry; oba se nachazi v Bastrop nernocnitcl. Spolubratei Frank 8irockSr a Leon Kalina jsou nemocni a bratr V. H. Bafina se ut uzdravuje. Pfejem vtern aby nabyli zdravi na ty vinodni svatky Jak neni zdravi tak nic net'eti, aspon mne ne.

Peed minulSrm tYdnern zemeela nable mantelka Olga Quitta a byla pochovand z katolickeho kostela na

Ve sttedu 28. prosince 1977 Oak Hill titbitove ve Smithy'lle, Pozfistali jsou jeji vernk mantel Steve Quitta; dva syni a mnoho ptibuznkch I ptatel, kteti se s ptisli rozloueit naposled a doprovodili ji k ,ve4nernu odpodin.ku.

Pozristale rodine vyslovuji moji upilmnou soustrast a zemtele sestte pteji klidnk spinek.

Pfejem vSeni vesele Vanoce a At'astnk Novk rok 1978 a dobre zdravi.

Se sesterskkm pozdravem Mary atepanova — SPJST — PEED PODZIMNI VtSADBOU Vettina zahradkala pfemkAli jak nejlepe vyutit a osazet zahradku ktera mimo osveteni a chlouby sve prace poskytuje take ilditek, zeleni nu a ovoce. Male prostory /nestskkth zahradek vytadujf peelivk vkber, at jit ovocnkch stromkft, ekrasnkch rriti nebo trvalek, bedli 'Mho uviteni nejen budoueiho vzrustu a podadavku rostlin na po lohu pildy a vlahy. NejzakladnejSim pravidlem ph osazovani zahradky jest, nepteplriovat ji, vetAina rostlin aada slunce a take vol ny vzduch. Nikoho nesmi uvadet v omyl okolnost, te zahradka po vysazeni je celkem prazdne., milteme volna mista osazet prozatimni pod sadbou zeleninou a letniekarni.

ZvlaSte tam, kde jsou vysizeny ovocne stromy Vkber ovocnkch stro mu zavisi na mistnich pornerech a na adobe zrani ovoce. Ph vysazo vani okrasnkch stromu at' jehlie natkch anebo kett, ptihillejme k budoucimu vzriistu, daleko lepe lahodi lidskemu oku skupina tti ad pet stejnkch keit, netli kete rriznkch druhu. Dobte se uplatriuji ke to zakrsle s omezenkm vzrt'stem, kterkrn dneeni zahradnicka produk ce venuje nejvet'S1 peel. Stromy a kete s okrasnkmi plody, okraluji podzimni zahradky a jsou vitanou pastvou pro utiteene ptactvo. Zakladejte komposty ye vasIeh zahrad kach kde ulotite ventere odpadky zelenin i bylinne east rostlin, po sypejte va,pnem i hlinou, dostanete nejvetei tiviny pro vzritst vAeho co nestujete!

Z easopisu Nae zahradky —SPJST-

VLAJCE SPOJENteli STATU "Jo, slibuji vernost vlajce Spojen*ch statii americkfch a republice, kterou zastava, jeden nirod, pod Bohem nedelitelnf, se stvobodu a spravedlnosti 'dem."

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SPJST CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY NOTICE: Standing announcements of lodge meeting dates are found in the Bulletin Board section. * * Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood Friday, Dec. 30 — Social Night, 7:30 p.m. Public is invited Friday, Jan. 6 — Social Night, Sunday, Jan. 8 — SPJST Lodge 6 meeting, with installation of officers, 3:30 p.m.

SPJST — Lodge No. 13, Dime Box Saturday, Dec. 31—Good Vibrations SPJST —

e No. 17, New Tabor Saturday, jan. 7 — Lodge meeting, 7 p.m.

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Lodge No. 1$, Elgin Saturday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve dance; The Hi-Toppers SPJST

Lodge No. 24, Cyclone (Flag Hall) Saturday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Dance; Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five (Dress Regulations: Dresses and pantsnits ter women; men: no ire bans).

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Lodge Imo. 25, Ennis Saturday, Dec. 31 — Jodie Mikula and His Orchestra SPJST --

Lodge No. 28, East Bernard Sunday, Jan. 8 -- Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. (Changed date) SPJST — Lodge No. 29, Taylor Saturday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Dance — Fritz Hodde, 8:30 to 7 ---- SPAM Lodge No. 39, Bryan Saturday, Dec. 31 — Jerry and The Variations (8:30 to 12:30) SPJST — Lodge No. 40, Billie Saturday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Dance; Sammy and The Midnighters — SPJST --Lodge No. 47, Seaton Saturday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Dance; Jimmy Nemec and the Music Masters of West Tuesday, Jan. 3 — East Bell Water Supply meeting, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 5 — Special Choir practice, 7:30

Saturday, Jan. 7 — Fritz Hodde & The Fabulous Six Sunday, Jan. 8 -- Regular lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 10 — Special Choral practice, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 14 — The Twilight Orch. of New Braunfels Thursday, Jan. 19 — Special Dance Al Grebick of Schuyler, Nebr.

Doors open 7 p.m.; dancing 8 to 12 (Dross Polley: Ladles, dresses only; men, no olue Jeans.

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Lodge No. 54, West Saturday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Dance Saturday, Jan. 7—Bass Club Awards Banquet and Dance Sunday, Jan. 8 — Wedding Shower Saturday, Jan. 21 — Ernest Snyders' 25th anniversary Saturday, Jan. 28 — KofnovecSrubar wedding recpt. & dance SPJST — Lodge No. 66, Waco (Linden Hall) Saturday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Dance; Bill Kucera's Czechmates Saturday, Jan, 7 — Vrazel Polka Band Saturday, Jan. 14 Gilbert Kautz °rob.

Saturday, Jan. 21 — Panther City Polka Boys Saturday, Jan. 28 — The Country Boys of Ennis SPJST

Lodge No. 74, Lovelady Saturday, Dec. 31 — The Crockett Westerneers Every Tuesday: 7:30 p.m., Skatin g for the youth, games for the adults.

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

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

Lodge No. 81, Needville Sunday, Jan. 8 — Regular lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

SPJST — Lodge No. 173, Galveston Sunday, Jan. 15 — Lodge meeting, election of officers and honoring 50-year member, 2 p.m. at KC Hall, LaMarque Social nights at 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday.

Public is invited.

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Lodge No. 84, Dallas Saturday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Dance Saturday, Jan. 14 — Dance; Country Boys Polka Band

Lodge No. 88, Houston Saturday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Dance — Blumes (formal) Friday, Jan. 6 — Bobby Heiman & High Country Saturday, Jan. '7 — Ray Jurecka Saturday, Jan. 14 — Knights of Dixie Friday, Jan. 20 — Nick Navarro Orch. (formal dance) Saturday, Jan. 21 — Vrazels Friday, Jan. 27 — The Texas Dutchmen Saturday, Jan. 28 — The Gold Banners Social every Thursday ni ght at 8a p.m.

Supp er served from 5 to 8 p.m. Breallfast is served at our Friday and Saturday night lances and special dances.

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Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth Saturday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Dance, 9 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 14 — Lodges 92 and 180 jointly will sponsor a dance by the Al Grebnick Orchestra of Nebraska SPJST ---

Lodge No. 107, Floresville Sunday, Jan. 8 -- Regular lodge meeting, 3:30 p.m.

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Lodge No. 130 Dallas & Sokol Zizka Saturday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Dance; Harold Strand Orch.

(Dress Code: Women — dresses, evening Pantsuits; men — coats, leisure suits, shirts Inside trousers, no blue jeans).

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Lodge No. 135, Ennis Saturday, Dec. 31 — Panther City Polka Boys Sintertainment every Friday ni ght at 8 p.m.

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Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth Saturday, Dec. 31 — Saginaw Men's Club dance, music by The Cahoots Sunday, Jan. 8 — Lodge meeting, 3 p.m.

Game Night each Friday — 7:30 p.m.

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Lodge No. 172, Pasadena Saturday, Dec. 31 — Reuben Hultquist's Gold Banners Orchestra (9 to 2 — $7.50 per person)

Reg. lodge meetings every 2nd Wednesday of each month. Dances 9 P.M. to 1 cm Socials *very Thursday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p m.. Executive meetin gs 4th Wednesda y of month, 7:30 p .m. Lodge location 911 E. Shaw, Phone 472-9358 — SPJST —

Lodge No. 177, Academy Saturday, Dec. 31 — Kountry Kings vs. American Sunrise, 8 to 12:30, limited tickets available Saturday, Jan. 7 — Jerry Dee and The Western Flames Saturday, Jan. 14 — Otis Beck vs.

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Wednesday, December 28, 1977 Jody Jay and the Silvertones Saturday, Jan. 21 — Jerry, Butch and the Gentres Saturday, Jan. 28 -- Bill Walt's Goodtimers vs. The Country Combination of Bryan

p.m.:

Second Wednesday of each month: youth club meeting at 6:30 adult meeting.

7:30 p.m. (lame IliLut *very Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.; kitchen open — SPJST —

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Lodge No. 178, Longview-Kilgore

PaufilY ame nights MIT /Vida/ and Sunday at '7 .m. In the Knights of ColuisMits Sall, Olive St.. Longview.

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Lodge No. 179, Warrenton

Friday, Jan. 13 — Lodge meeting at Zapp's Kitchen in Warrenton SPJST -Lodge No 180, Burleson

Thursday, Jan. 5 — Lodge meetng at St. Ann's in Burleson, 7:30 Saturday, Jan. 14 -- Lodges 180 and and 92 co-host a dance. Al Grebnick of Nebr., at National Hall, Ft. Worth. 9 p.m. $4, under 16, $2 — SPAR —

Lodge No. 181, Montgomery County Family,game nights every Thursday, at 8 pm. Conroe Ballroom — SPJST — Lodge No 185, New Braunfels Thursday, Jan. 5 — Lodge meeting and belated Christmas party at Eagles' Hall — SPJST —

Lodge No 187, Round Rock

Sunday, Feb. 12 — Official chartering ceremonies at Lodge No. 18, Elgin, in the Stardust Ballroom.

Details to be announced later.

Lodge No. 188, Centerville

Saturday, Dec. 31 -- Country Gentlemen, 9 to 1 AIRFARE TO PRAGUE MAY 1978

Book early for annual tour to Czechoslovakia & Europe, June, 1978. Can assist in inviting relatives for USA visit Represent TUZEUE gift service to Czechoslovakia, food parcels, gift certificates, autos, also inheritances.

Rudolph Riecka, P. O. Box 28,

East Bernard, Tx 77435. Phone: 713-335-4456; after 6 p.m. call 713-335-4471.

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SPOLEHLIVA POHROBN1CKA SLII2BA

Janie pohotovi yam poslouiiti bez rozdilu jak daleko bydlite bez jakehokoliv zvlattniho poplatku.

S nand mOdete mluviti teaky. My nabizime Pohtebni po-

jiateni pro kaideho elena rodiny. damska pomoenice Elsie Prazak-Etlinger Tel: Bellville No. 885-3121 Sealy No. 885-3535

Pete E. Etlinger FUNERAL HOME RELLYILLE AND SEALY

Monday, Jan. 2 — Monthly lodge meeting, old Carver School, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 19 — Tentative date of dedication ceremonies for the new lodge home on Hwy. 75, just north of Centerville. Details to be announced later.

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The XXIInd SPJST Convention Performance Recording Chorus 46-Voice Chorus, with brass and string augmentation: Memorial Service, with voice of Brother Edw. L. Marek, Czech Selections, Popular and BiCentennial numbers, "Hde Domov MO?" and others.

Send check to: LODGE NO. 88 CHORAL GROUP 1435 Bean St. Houston, Texas 77008

$5.00 full price by mail 84.50 -- in person Should make a nice Christmas present.

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