Vestnik 1978 02 01

FRATERIML11111,0 it a family affair

Official Organ Of The Slavonic Benevolent Order Of The State Of Texas, Founded 1897 BENEVOLENCE

HUMANITY

BROTHERHOOD

Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P.O. Box 100, VOLUME g6, NUMBER 5

Temple, Texas 76501 FEBRUARY 1, 1978

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK I AM A LITTLE AFRAID....

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Of the man who never laughs at himself. ... Of the woman who is too friendly on first acquaintance.

.... Of the school that advertises jobs too freely to graduates. .... Of the candidate who has all the problems solved in advance .... Of the newspaper whose

head/ines are too exciting. .... Of any gossip story that travels

ABRAHAM LINCOLN On our front page this week we

have two of the United States' great men. It has been often stated that great men sleep, but never die! It is quite true that even to this day we have had a good many dynamic and virile personalities and many have written their names high in the esteem of mankind; one such, for instance, was Senator Hubert H. Humphrey who died recently and left behind memories of his concern and love for humanity and the underprivileged; memories which will live on even though he is gone and as we live with a continual thought of the finality of it all, what life

too swiftly. .... Of all preachers who cannot recognize another church's worth.

Of all people who think ONLY they can give advice and not accept any. —Editor

means, where civilization is going, such men, especially Lincoln, become greater and greater as the years pass. Lincoln's birthday is February 12th, (1809-1865). and Washington's is February 22nd (1732-1799).

Yes, great men sleep and yet, they live. They dwell with us for a little while and we have them for so many years of life. We break their hearts, we kill, we crucify, we poison, we vilify them; we do all these things, but we cannot kill eternal rectitude of the universe, * * Tuesday, January 24th was a rather typical January wintery day with almost continuous light rain

GEORGE WASHINGTON and cold and it was also the date of the Czech portion of the Cultural Activities Center Fortnight Festival '78 at Temple. We decided to attend and left in plenty of time for careful driving. Near Temple the rain began to subside and on arrival the parking lot was 'filled to overflowing and cars were still arriving. Inside the auditorium was filled to capacity and standing room only was the result. The program, was nice and gave those in attendance a good idea of the CZech people's love for music and the dance, including humor.

The program was coordinated

V.2STNfIC VESTNIK Entered as Second Class Matter January 3rd, 1933, at West. Texas, under the Act of Con g ress of August 24, 1922.

OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SLAVONIC BENEVOLENT ORDER OF THE STATE OF TEXAS EDITOR — R. J. SEFCII( P.O. BOX 35, WEST, TEXAS 76891 RES. 1204 N. DAVIS STREET Res.' (817) 826-5989 — Office: 826-3312 PUBLISHERS: CECHOSLOVAK PUB. CO., WEST. TX Subscri ption: 93.00 Per Year

SUPREME LODGE SPJST 520 N. Main St. — Temple Tx gdUll Phone: AC 817 773-1575 P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 NICK A. MORRIS, President Res. 985-2378 JOE B. HEJNY, Vice President Res. 778-1785 LEONARD MIK 3E, KA, Secy.-M..41_ Res. 7784720 JERRY MIKULAS, JR., Financial Secretary ® Res: 773-2950 R. B. LESIKAR, Legal Adviser P. 0. Box 248 Temple, Texas 76501 Telephone (AC 817) 773...2171 LIBRARY, ARCHIVES, MUSEUM Otto Hanus, Curator Res: 773- 5294 — Office: 773-1575 DIRECTORS: JOHN A. KUBENA, Dist. I Res: AC 968-3937 P.O. Box 308, La Grange 78945 HENRY VITEK, Dist. H AC 512; 859-2549 P.O. Box 67, Granger 16530 CYRILL (SID) POKLADNIK, Dist. III---AC 214; 741-1874 (Office) Res. 824-8072 2924 Elm St., Dallas 75220 STANLE... LitOZ, Dist. IV AC 915; 442-3271, Lowake, Tx 76855 LOUIS HANDS, Dist. V AC 713; 862-6866 (Res.) 2525 West T. C. Jester Blvd.

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PUBLICATION COMMIT TEE DISTRICT III — Edward Mazenec, Chmn.

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

Route 7, Box 834 — Lubbock 79401 DISTRICT I — Melvin H. Skrabanek, Sec. PO Box 270 — Caldwell 77836 DISTRICT II — Ruby L. Bolton 1017 South 23rd, Temple '16501 DISTRICT V — Tommy H. Lostak PO Box 194 — Danbury 77534 DISTRICT VI — Sophie Dybala Star Rt., Box 10A -- Ganado, Tx 77962 DISTRICT VII — Emil E. Matula 303 Gayle — San Antonio, Tx 78223 BY-LAW COMMITTEE Chairman 6208 Lakeside Dr. — Fort Worth 76135 MRS. THELMA HRNCIR, Secretary 10610 Stonewall Blvd.—Cor pus Christi 78410

JERRY MILAN —

STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR MRS. DOROTHY MASSEY, PO Box 100, Temp le, Tx 76501 — Res. Phone '173-3101 STATE FIELD MANAGER SILAS H. SMITH — PO Box 100, Temp le, Tx 76501 — Phone AC 817; 773-1575 Home Phone 817; 750-3427 DISTRICT SALES REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT I Bennie Trcalek Ronte 3 Caldwell Tx 77836 — Ph: AC 713; 272-8148 DISTRICT II Lad. J. Zatop ek — 2605 W. Avenue Z Temple, Tx 76501 — Ph: AC 817; 778-3067 DISTRICT III Alvin Nesuda — Sun Ridge Road, Route 5, Ennis, Tx 75119 — Ph: AC 214; 875-7790 DISTRICT IV (Temporarily Vacant) DISTRICT V Mrs. Evelyn Mikeska, 10128 Moorberry. Lane.

Houston, Tx 77080 — Ph: 713; 468-3126 DISTRICT VI Edwin Smaistrla, 305 Birchwood Dr., Victoria, Tx 77901 -- Ph: AC 512; 573-7879 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Tillie Valchar — Route 1, Box 85 Tourdanton, Tx 78026 — Ph: AC 512; 784-3202 DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT I Melinda Faust — Box 125, Snook, Tx 77878 Telephone: (713) 272..8317 DISTRICT II Frank Klinkovsky — 1503 E. Central Temple. Tx 76501 — Ph: AC 817; 773-4801 DISTRICT III Ed Kamae — 11012 Genetta Drive Dallas, Tx 75228 — Ph: AC 214; 270-3176 DISTRICT IV Mrs. Ed. Heisler — Route 1 Seymour, Tx 76380 — Ph: At 817; 868-3309 DISTRICT V Richard S. Wahlberg — 10506 Mayfield Rd., Houston, Tx 77043 — Ph: AC 713; 468-2497 DISTRICT VI Mrs. Frank Brdecka — Route 1, Box 150 Rosenber g, Tx 77471 — Ph: AC 713, 232-2085 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Maxine Pa yliska — Route 2, Box 151 Ploresville, Tx 78114 — AC 512; 393-2030 Unsolicited materials for publication cannot be returned unless sufficient postage is attached. This includes pictures. The expense of publishin g engagement and Wedding pictures must be born b y the sender.

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and well planned by Brother Calvin Chervenka and Brother Bernie Gebala gave a good account of himself acting as MC'. The Seaton Brass Band, Seaton Beseda Dancers, SPJST Lodge No. 47 Choral Group and Vrazels' Polka Band an made the program well received and kept it moving at a steady pace.

The auditorium seats about 500 people and a gentleman who said he was connected with the Center said that this was the largest audience they had had since the opening; he felt they had to turn away about 300 people.

The reception next door was a nice finale to the night and we met many acqua'nta,nces there and then set out for the friendly city of West, and home.

We regret the pictures of the Seaton Brass Band, Seaton Choral Group and Vrazel Band did not turn out good enough to publish due to the distance they had to be taken from in the auditorium.

SPJST —

NEWSBRIEFS A NECESSARY CHANGE Because of a conflict in the previous date with Palm Sunday, Lodge 188 has decided to move the dedication and opening of their building back a week to March 12th. Other details to be published soon. —NAM * Frank Havran died Sunday, Jan. 22nd in a hospital in Cortez, Colo.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 25th in Cortez. He was a brother-in-law of Brother Benny and Sister Mary Pavey of Lodge 154 in Fort Worth. * * 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, Elgin. Events will get under way with a meal being served at 12 noon, consisting of barbecue with all the trimmings at a nominal cost. Meal tickets will also include admission to the dance later in the afternoon. Admission to the dance only: $3 per person.

Chartering ceremonies will start promptly at 2 p.m., with SL President Nick A. Morris and SL Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska

Wednesday, February 1, 1978 in charge. During the chartering ceremonies remarks will be made

by Lodge President Ray Woytek, State Representative Dan Kubiak, District II Director Henry Vitek, District II President Monica Ivicic, SFM Silas Smith, SYD Dorothy Massey, DSR Lad Zatopek, and DYC Frank Klinkovsky. A dance will follow the ceremonies, lasting from 4 to 9 p.m., with music by the Clover Leaf Orchestra from New Braunfels, playing modern, oldtime, and popular music.

There will he a fund-raising activity for the youth club in the afternoon, and the kitchen will be open during the dance. Lyman Larson will act as program chairman and Arnold Peterson will act as guide. Lodge 18 (Stardust Ballroom) is located on Hwy. 95 on the loop west of Elgin. * * The date for the formal opening and dedication of the new lodge home of Lodge 178, Longview, has been set for Saturday, March 4th.

Plans are rapidly taking shape for this occasion and will be announced soon. — NAM * *

CHARTERING CEREMONIES LODGE NO. 187, "SPIRIT OF ROUND ROCK" Round Rock, Texas SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1978 Entire program will take place at Lodge No. 18, Elgin, located on Hwy. 95 (Loop west of Elgin) —PROGRAM— Program Chairman

Lyman Larson

Guide

Arnold Peterson Supreme Lodge President

Installing Officers

NickA.Morsand Supreme Lodge SecretaryTreasurer Leonard Mikeska

20th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION of S.P.J.S.T. REST HOME NO. I in Taylor SUNDAY, APRIL 16th, 1978 Program, Open House and Refreshments 2 to 4 p.m.

(Come and help us celebrate our outstanding S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home) THE PUBLIC IS ALSO INVITED (1-512-352,6337) SPJST -

BULLETIN BOARD District Meetings DISTRICT SPRING MEETINGS The District IV spring meeting will be held Sunday, April 23, 1978 at the SPJST Lodge No. 49, in Rowena. * The District V spring meeting will be held Sunday, March 12, 1978 with Lodge No. 173, Galveston as host lodge. Time, place, and other details will be published later.

MEAL SERVED AT 12 NOON -- Barbecue with all the trimmings, at a nominal cost. Meal ticket includes admission to the dance.

Chartering Ceremonies: 2 p.m.

Remarks

Ray Woytek, State Representative Dan Kubiak, Henry Vitek, Monica Ivicic, Silas Smith, Dorothy Massey, Lad Zatopek, and Fr. Klinkovsky 0

FUND-RAISING ACTIVITY FOR THE YOUTH CLUB IN THE AFTERNOON 0 DANCE FOLLOWING CEREMONIES, 4 to 9 p.m.; music by The Clover Leaf Orchestra from New Braunfels (Modern, Old-Time and Popular music). Admission to Dance Only $3 per person.

0 — Kitchen Open During the Dance — 0 SPJST MEMBERS AND PUBLIC CORDIALLY INVITED 0 Let's Support Our Brothers and Sisters of this New Lodge!

--SL PR Office

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VESTNIK

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FROM THE OFFICE OF TEE VICE PRESIDENT INCENTIVE CLUBS Top Sales Representative: Jacquelyn Wakefield - Lodge 188 285 members $1,384,000 ins.

2nd - Chester Shmoldas - Lodge 74, 256 Members, $1,161,500 ins.

3rd - Birdie Hilsher - Lodge 119 members, $1,090,000 ins.

4th - Ray Woytek - Lodge 187, 123 members, $1,003,000 ins.

President's Club $500,000 Insurance Minimum 88 214 $613,000 Della Kadlecek Helen Hegwood 88 165 607,500 Stanley Broz 160 37 578,000 Sidon Tumis 142 76 545,000 Underwriters' Club $250,000 Insurance Minimum Sales

Representative

Mem.

Insurance

C. P. Kern 139 10 $357,000 Ernest Haskovec 25 23 330,500 Ladis Navratil 87 29 258,150 Johnnie Gaidusek 66 19 252,000 Pace Setters' Club $100,000 Insurance Minimum Sales Rear.

Lodge Mem.

Adolph Motal 32 Norma Andel 24 Daniel Schaefer 141 Mrs. E. Kristinek 157 Johnnie I. Krajca 25 Roy Hranicky 137 Clifton Martinets 80 Georgia Lostak 91 James Pa.vlicek 66 Victor Brenek 160 Hugo Kocian 178 Clarence Ebner 189 Frankie Vanek 50 Louis Harms 88 Bessie Franek 175 Willie Dusek 177 Albin Machu 29 Anne M. Robinson 175 Pauline Bayer 107 48 Anna Hejl Jeanette Smith 66 Emil Kvasnicka 49 Ernest Wentrcek 189 Agnes Lesak 88 Matt Vanek 32 Mary Ann Novosad 189

30 21 42 11 15 32 22 27 60 16 50 8 18 22 18 45 41 5 13 23 24 13 16 47 21 19

Ins.

$233,500 233,000 221,500 207,000 205,000 204,000 .203,500 199,000 196,000 195,000 193,500 189,000 185,000 166,500 165,000 162,000 154,000 150,000 149,000 147,000 145,000 144,500 137,000 135,500 132,000 126,000

Jack Ruzicka 15 6 125,000 Gordon Hrabal 185 23 124,000 Annimae Merta 30 10 122,000 Joe Krivanek 92 31 121,000 Jerome Hlavaty 153 6 117,000 T. H. Lostak 139 8 116,000 David Brinkley 156 3 115,000 Marcia Sulak 174 18 114,000 R. O. Junek 9 3 112,000 Patsy Baca 88 43 109,000 Emily Stuteville 47 5 106,000 Frank C. Sacky 79 43 105,000 Agnes Miculka.

88 19 102,500 Glenn McKay 170 5 102,000 Alice Banning 47 15 101,500 Cheryl Melson 74 45 100,000 40 6 100,000 James J. Bacak * * RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SALES REPRESENTATIVES, 1978 1. Incentive Clubs: A. Top Sales Representative of the Year - A choice of $500 paid trip to Acapulco, Mexico, or Las Vegas, or $500 cash. In case of a tie, the number of members will decide the winner.

B. Runner-Up Top Sales Representative of the Year - $350 cash.

In case of a tie, the number of members will decide the winner.

C. President's Club - $500,000 insurance - SPJST ring or cash of equivalent value.

D. Underwriters' Club - $250,000 insurance - Watch or cash of equivalent value.

E. Pacesetters' Club - $100,000 insurance - Gift or cash of equivalent value. District Sales Representatives are excluded from above mentioned prizes.

2. The allowance for a sales representative's social to be 1% of annualized district premiums, but not less than $250.

3. A prospective sales representative will fill out an application for the position and if appointed, the local lodge president or secretary is to sign it and mail it to the Supreme Lodge Vice President. These application forms are to be furnished to local lodges and district sales representatives.

4. Application-a-Month Club Each sales representative writing at least one application for 12 consecutive months or more is to receive a framed certificate; and a plaque or a gift of equal value if he or she writes an application for 24 consecutive months. Should a sales representative miss one

month, he automatically loses his previous gains and must start over again. There will be a 30-day grace period for vacation or sick leave but in both instances the sales representative must notify the vice president of the Supreme Lodge and will have to make up his applications either before or after the grace period. In case of serious injury or prolonged illness, the vice president is authorized to extend the grace period for a longer time.

5. Application-a-Week Club-Each sales representative writing at least one application a week every week beginning Jan. 1st and ending Dec. 31st will receive a special prize or cash of equal value. They will be a two-week grace period for vacation time and reasonable time for sickness. In both instances the Home Office will be notified by the sales representative and such sales representative will have to make up his quota either before or after his or her grace period. In case of serious injury or prolonged illness, the vice president is authorized to extend the grace period for a longer period.

6. Sales Representatives who were appointed within the last 12 months and fail to attend sales representatives' classes, the vice president is to write letters urging them to attend the next class. If such sales representative fails to attend the second time, then the vice president is to request an explanation for his absence. If the excuse is not justifiable, the sales representative will be subject to discharge.

7. Newly appointed sales representatives must write at least ten members in their first calendar year in order to keep their contracts in force. However, if the district sales representative so recommends to the vice president, they may continue for another year.

8. Local sales representatives shall help promote youth activities.

9. When a new sales representative has been approved, the district sales representative will contact and instruct the newly appointed sales representative for at least two hours at two different intervals as soon as possible and then accompany them on their first two interviews. Further instructions

Wednesday, February 1, 1978 in district sales representatives' contract.

10.Newly appointed sales representatives shall attend as many meetings of their respective lodges and districts as possible and shall participate in their lodge activities.

11.At any time the local sales representative will have a question on commission or renewal commission, he is to contact the Insurance Department at the Supreme Lodge office for explanation.

12.The Supreme Lodge will give recognition in the Vestnik at the end of the year to two top sales representatives from each district.

One for writing the greatest amount of insurance and one for writing the largest number of members. Also award a plaque to one sales representative in each district who writes the greatest amount of insurance and the one who writes the largest number of members.

13. The Supreme Lodge will make favors or gifts available to sales representatives at 50% cost basis.

14.Have a three month sales contest based on annualized premiums preceding the Texas Fraternal Congress Convention offering the following awards: A. An expense paid trip consisting of 15c a mile for travel, lodging at actual cost, meals up to $10 a day and registration fees to the Texas Fraternal Congress in 1978, plus $25 if spouse attends, to the top sales representative in the district. (Annualized premiums must amount to at least $300.)

B. Also the same award to the first four runners-up, regardless from which district they may be, but excluding the $25 for the spouse. In case of inability of the winners to attend the Texas Fraternal Congress, an award of $175 will be substituted for the first place winners and an award of $150 to the first runners-up.

C. A watch to the 5th, 6th, and 7th runners-up in the state. In all cases, the annualized premium must amount to at least $300 in order to qualify.

D. No premiums on any of the supplements or riders will count in the sales contest. On the Single Premium Plans, only one premium of this type of plan will be used.

5 15. Commission Renewals of 5% been raised to $915,000, an inas follows: $25,000 - 3 years; crease of 17 percent over 1977. This ,000-4 years; $75,000-5 years; means that we will have to in$100,000 - 6 years. crease our efforts in contacting 16. Provide all sales representatives our prospects and selling insurrevised commission schedules to ance as soon as possible to make include commission on supplements sure that our quota is completed and riders. before the end of the year.

1978 1977 Sales for December: Quota District Quota Sales Rep. Lodge Mem. Ins. $ 915,000 Jacq. Wakefield 188 34 714,000 1 $ 780,000 2 3,225,000 Daniel Schaefer 141 2,760,000 4 31,000 3,100,000 R. C. Junek 3 2,670,000 1 12,000 9 585,000 Edwin Shupak 4 500,000 68 1 10,000 4,400,000 Mollie EWell 3,760,000 3 6,000 169 1,050,000 Lillie Mikeska 900,000 33 5 6,000 7 725,000 Mildred Horak 630,000 2 13 2,000 $12,000,000 $14,000,000 Dorothy Oltmann 179 2 t 2,000 These figures represent an in- Lad C. Cmajdalka 1 1,000 crease of 17%.

Doris Eckermann 179 1,000 Miro. Petrusek 44 1,000 Fraternally yours, Frank Rychlik 1,000 17 Joe B. Hejny Fraternally, Vice President Ben F. Trcalek Supreme Lodge, SPJST District I - SPJST Sales Representative - SPJST DISTRICT II SALES REPRESENTATIVE'S SALES REPRESENTATIVE'S REPORT DISTRICT I December was an outstanding REPORT FOR DECEMBER, 1977 month - 89 members for $723,000 Congratulations to all the sales in insurance sales. For the 12 monrepresentatives of District I. You ths in 1977 we totaled 976 members set another new record in 1977 for $5,196,150 in insurance sales. by selling 654 members with $2,Million dollar sales representa828,015 of insurance. I want to tives are Brother Chester Shmoldas take this opportunity to thank and Brother Ray Woytek. Brother each of you, who have worked so Shmoldas sold $1,161,500 in insurdiligently, for a job well done. ance sales and Brother Woytek We had a million dollar sales sold $1,003,000 in insurance sales. representative and also the Top This he accomplished in just four Sales Representative for 1977 'in months. Congratulations to these the state in Sister Jacquelyn fine salesmen.

Wakefield, Lodge 188, who sold In the Incentive Clubs are: 285 members with $1,384,000 of inTop Sales Representatives: surance. In addition, the follow2nd Place - Chester Shmoldas ing sales representatives made the - 256 members for 1,161,500 ins.

Pace-Setters Club, selling a mini- (Lodge 74) mum of $100,000 of insurance dur4th Place - Roy Woytek - 123 ing 1977: members for $1,003,000 ins. (Lodge Sales Reim Lodge Mem. Ins. 187) Daniel Schaefer 141 42 $221,500 Underwriters Club: Ins. Lodge Mem. Clarence Ebner 189 8 189,000 Sales Rep. Ernest Wentrcek 189 16 137,000 Ladis Navratil 87 29 $258,150 Mary A. Novosad 189 19 126,000 Pace Setters Club: Reps.

Members Ins. R.. C. Junek 9 3 112,000 L0290 During the month of December Norma Andel 24 21 233,000 insurance was sold to 56 members Clifton Martinets 80 22 203,500 in the amount of $787,000. The top Willie Dusek 177 45 162,000 sales representative was Sister Albin Machu 29 41 154,000 Jacquelyn Wakefield, Lodge 188, Anna Hejl 48 23 147,000 selling 34 members with $714,000 Jack Ruzicka 15 6 125,000 urance.

Marcia Sulak 174 18 114,000 The insurance sales quota for Emily Stuteville 5 106,000 47 District I for the year 1978 has Alice Banning 47 15 101,500

REPORTS

vEsTNfic

6 74 45 100,000 Cheryl Melson Congratulations to all for a job well done.

Top salesmen in December were: 1. Ray Woytek - 27 members for $449,000 2. Chester Shmoldas - 25 members for $138,000 3. Janelle Mogonye - 1 member for $50,000 Sales for December were: Sales Reps.

Members

Ins.

187 27 449,000 Ray Woytek Chester Shmoldas 74 25 138,000 1 50,000 Janelle Mogonye 18 6 24,000 177 Willie Dusek 3 13,000 24 E. J. Geistman 2 12,500 47 Alice Banning 8,000 4 29 Albin F. Machu 8,000 3 Clifton Martinets 80 4,500 4 74 Cheryl Melson 4,000 3 177 Louis Driska 3,000 24 3 Norma Andel 2,000 1 Dorothy Chervenka 87 2,000 2 Jeanette Peterson 18 1,000 1 80 Joe Barabas 1,000 1 48 Anna Hejl 1,000 1 47 Fr. Klinkovsky 1,000 1 47 Lillie Mikulas 1,000 1 29 Melvin Steger I want to take this opportunity to thank all sales representatives in District II for the great job accomplished in insurance sales. Your hard work has helped in making 1977 the biggest year in sales in SPJST history.

Fraternally, L. J. Zatopek - SPJST DISTRICT III SALES REPRESENTATIVES REPORT

We are again faced with the mystery of what the new year has in store for us. 1977 proved to be another record yeax for SPJST with sales over 20 million in insurance. All seven districts exceeded their quotas.

Here in District III the top producers for the 12 months of the year were: January - Emil Petr February - James Pavlicek March - David Andreason April - Ernest Haskovec May - Johnnie I. Krajca June - Johnnie Gaidusek July - Hugo Kocian August - Ruby Pavelka September - Emil Petr October -- Johnnie Gaidusek November - Ernest Haskovec December - Ernest Haskovec

We are particularly proud of these sales representatives because most of them kept their production up throughout the year.

We are equally proud of the following representatives who qualify as members of the Application-aMonth Club: SALES REPRESENTATIVE

MONTHS

180 Edwin Holub 172 Johnnie Krajca 168 James Pavlicek 161 Ruth Krizan 152 Johnnie Gaidusek 143 Johnnie Krizan 129 Joe Krivanek 111 Emil Petr 55 Jeanette Smith 51 Ernest Haskovec 43 Hugo Kocian 30 Daniel Nors 25 Mary Laznovsky 25 Mary Renfro 17 Ruby Pavelka 12 A. M. Vrla 9 Ed. G. Mazanec 9 Erwin Pustejovsky 8 Mary Hubenak 3 Adolph Honza The total production of our 58 producing sales representatives of District III during the year 1977 is: SALES REPR.

MEM.

23 Ernest Haskovec 19 Johnnie Gaidusek 15 Johnnie I. Krajca 60 James Pavlicek 50 Hugo Kocian 24 Jeanette Smith 12 Alvin Nesuda 31 Joe Krivanek 18 Emil Petr 19 Edwin E. Holub 9 A. M. Vrla 8 Adolph Honza 15 Ruby Pavelka 14 David Andreason 34 Daniel Nors 3 Dorothy Moore Lawrence Laznovsky 7 15 Jerry W. Janek 5 John W. Mynar' 20 Anna Milan 3 Samuel McBride 6 Stanley Vrla 19 Mary Renfro 7 Eugene Hablinsld 14 Dennis Barabas 14 Edw. G. Mazanec 6 Ruth Krizan Erwin Pustejovsky 13 W. H. Steele 8 Ben Jarmo, 11 2 Jeanie Mason Mary Laznovsky

INS.

$330,500 252,000 205,000 196,000 193,500 145,000 142,000 121,000 96,000 85;000 78,000 68,000 55,000 53,000 49,000 46,000 44,500 44,000 42,000 35,000 33,000 33,000 31,000 29,000 26,500 25,500 25,000 22,000 21,000 20,000 20,000 18,000

Albert Kubala Angeline West John Mach John Murphy Johnnie Krizan Joe Dujka Emil Hanus George Trefny Leslie R. Weisner Mary Hubenak Darlene Engelke Lawrence Vrzalik Paul Hagar Willie Helona Clyde 0. Parnell Raymond Volcik Bill J. Hammons James H. Locke Otto Harms Bob Wright Alvin Schuetz Inez Zalrnan Mary Hejny Kenneth Krivanek Edmund Marek Henry Skrabanek Jos. Slavik

7 17,000 8 16,000 2 15,000 15,000 2 14,000 12 5 10,500 9 10,000 1 10,000 7 10,000 9,000 4 8,000 7 3 7,000 2 6,000 2 6,000 4 4,000 4 4,000 3,000 3 2 3,000 2 2,000 2 2,000 2 2,000 2 2,000 1,000 1 1 1,000 1,000 1 1 1,000 1,000 1 5961$2,763,000 District III is fortunate to have five lodges that rank among the top ten lodges in the state. These lodges are Nos. 66, 84, 92, 154, and 25. The following chart should be of particular interest not only to the sales representatives but to the lodge officers and members as well. It is very evident that with the production shown by some of the younger lodges there will be some changes in the ranks of the top ten. Here it is: Lodge

Members

Insurance

$778,500 25 61 750,500 171 66 253,500 22 178 175,000 45 84 162,000 44 92 157,000 38 35 112,000 16 130 81,000 41 154 78,500 37 180 71,000 25 54 62,500 135 13 47,000 6 16 10,500 5 126 10,000 1 183 8,000 4 110 1,000 1 5 In closing, I want to wish our sales department and the entire SPJST membership lots of happiness and prosperity in the year 1978, and above all, good health.

Fraternally yours, Alvin Nesuda Dist. III Sales Repr.

Wednesday, February 1, 1978

DRIBBLES OF NEWS FROM LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON The weather here in Houston, just as everywhere else, is miserable, but the attendance at our weekly dances showed how brave our members and guests are to weather the cold and icy winds to come out to the Friday night dance Jan. 20th and the Saturday, Jan. 21st dance. The attendance was satisfactory. The Friday dance, with music by Nick Navarro, was hosted by Brother Benny Kocich (in charge) and his wife, Stacy, with Sister Evelyn Antrich greeting the guests at the door. Both sisters looked lovely. Brother Milert Antrich was on the spot wherever he was needed.

Saturday's dance, with music by the Vrazels, came out just great as usual. Brother Richard Wahlberg was in charge and took care of the box office, while his wife, Mary Frances, with Lois Gower smilingly greeted the flow of guests. Brother Jack Gower was kept quite busy seating all the guests The entertainment committee surprised the orchestra members with a beautifully decorated cake, baked and decorated by Sister Naomi Cotton.

The cake was decorated with an exact duplication of the picture taken of the band playing in Washington, D.C., in front of the Capitol.

The decoration was really a masterpiece and very unique to commemorate the orchestra's 25th anniversary. Alfred Vrazel, the band leader, and members Anton Vrazel, George, Patrick, and Thomas Strmiska, and Albert Heselmeyer were all taken by surprise when this work of art was presented to them by the committee during the first intermission to celebrate their 25th anniversary. The Vrazel orchestra is liked by patrons from far and wide, and have a long standing engagement at Lodge No. 88. The creator of this cake is the mother of Sister Delsi Cotton serving as

7 vice president in the Teen Club.

We were happy to see Brother Stanley patak, member of Lodge No. 130, in Dallas, with his friend, Brother Johnnie Ilwbenak, a member of Lodge No. 84, Dallas, who now lives in Houston. Stanley was here in Houston attending a seminar for three days; he is connected with Western Fraternal Life. Stanley underwent open-heart surgery Sept. 22nd and it being such a short time since his operation, we were pleased to see he looks great and is glad to get back into the swing of things again. Best of health to you and it was nice to have you with us.

Sister Ann Polnick entered St. Luke Hospital Sunday and had surgery Monday and is doing fine.

Ann is employed with National Biscuit. Co. and her spouse, Gilbert, is with Folgers's Coffee Co. On their weekends they usually go out of town to their lovely place at Schulenburg, where they raise everything imaginable. Bill and Evelyn Vornsand visited with them and were amazed what these two people are creating on their farm.

Good luck, Ann and Gilbert, and don't forget you are also a part of Lodge No. 88.

Brother Sandy and Mary Ellen Sanderson left Houston and their friends to establish their home in new surroundings with a new job in Florida. Sandy was quite active in lodge work and always helped whenever needed. Mary Ellen is a Birthday Club member and participated in the Choral Club and both were active in the Dramatic Club. We will miss you and we hope you will enjoy your new environment. Mary Ellen, the day before their departure, accidently broke her leg and had to travel with a cast on. We hope you are doing well.

A lovely wedding took place Saturday, Jan. 21st; the bride, Sister Carol Ann Liebsher, was given away by her father, Herman Liebsher, in marriage to John Richard Bruce at 8 p.m. in the Gethsemane Lutheran Church. In the wedding party were, Betty Gayle Green, Dorothy Pflughaupt, Elizabeth Bruce, Larry Green, Bill Hestes and Skippy Wilkonson. After the ceremony the reception was held at the home of Larry and Betty Gayle Green to honor the newlyweds.

Carol Ann and John Richard will make their home here in Houston.

Our best wishes are with you two lovely people.

In the Blue Room I met a lovely couple, Arthure and Sister Gladys Miller, chatting and enjoying the refreshments prepared by our friendly bartender, Nat. Gladys is employed at Weingarten's and Arthure is pondering his approaching retirement this year. There is no danger of Arthure getting lonely or bored while Gladys will be at work.

His plans about retiring sound great. Good luck!

Sunday, Feb. 12th, our lodge anniversary will take place with a delicious dinner being served from 11:30 to 3 p.m. for adults $2, and children $1.25. A social will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and a free dance for all, from 5 to 9 p.m. with music

by Patek's Orchestra.

A treat is in store for you; come out and dance to the tunes of the famous Ed Gerlach band Saturday, Feb. 18th. Admission is $5 per person. Tickets are on sale at the lodge office.

The Czech operetta "Romance of a Beautiful Gypsy" is in rehearsal and will be presented in the near future. I will keep you posted and will give you a progress report.

In my last letter I stated that Sister Tillie Helmeamp and Viola Cox were in charge of the cloakroom. It should have read: Sister Tillie Helmcamp was assigned to greet the guests at the door and Viola volunteered to take charge of the cloakroom. I am sorry.

Keep smiling and be happy.

Fraternally, Frances Olexa SPJST — LODGE NO. 28, EAST BERNARD Dear Members: This is to remind you again that our regular meeting will be held, as usual, the first Sunday, Feb. 5th, at 2 p.m.

We were glad to see those of you who attended our last meeting. We hope more of you will attend our next meeting.

We plan to have the usual social after the meeting.

Mark your calendar for Sunday, Feb. 5th at 2 p.m. and attend our lodge meeting.

Fraternally, Ann Luquette Reporter

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mastik. Jerry has put in many long hours and a lot of hard work in our lodge the past couple of years. He has helped make Lodge 177 what it is today.

We had a good year last year, but we hope to have a better one this year, and we hope the same for all our readers.

Fraternally, Dottie Roach SPJST — LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Dear Members: Our lodge held its -meeting last Monday and we had a good turnout, even though the weather was real cold; Boy! has it been cold lately!

The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved, also the Christmas cards which had been sent to our lodge were displayed.

Correspondence and letters of inInstalled Lodge 177, Academy Officers. Back row, L to It: Treasurer Mary terest to our membership were also Dubee, 2nd Vice President Ray Lisenbe, Financial Secretary Frankie Hutka, President Bill Hutka, 1st Vice President Joe Cantu. Front row, read by Secretary Evelyn Salac.

Reports were given by the enL to R: Secretary Dorothy Lisenbe, Assistant Youth Leader and Reporter tertainment chairman, youth leadDottie Roach, Assistant Youth Leader Karen Lavendusky, Youth Leader er, house committee and auditing Pat Tomastik, and SL President Nick Morris. committee. Sister Lisa Sadecky is The Board of Trustees for Lodge our flag bearer and, at this time, 177 for 1978 are Bill Hutka, Joe Brother Jerome Zabojnik is unable Cantu, Dorothy Massey, Jerry Torn- to accept the second vice president position. Brother Lloyd Baker was astik and Ray Lisenbe. nominated and elected. We conCommittee chairmen for the year gratulate him and welcome him are: (also as our entertainment chairTicket Shirley Cantu man).

Game — Dorothy Massey Sunday, Feb. 19th has been seBar — Joe Cantu, assisted by lected as our welcome to new memWilbert Ramm bers; starting at 3 p.m. will be our Kitchen — Juanita Ramm. lodge meeting followed by dinner at Our first game night last Tuesday, under our new chairperson, which the new members are , guests of the lodge. The menu is stew, Dorothy Massey, was a big success.

A big thank you to everyone who corn bread, coffee and dessert; adult $1; child 50 cents. The ladies came out and helped Sister Massey.

We had a very successful and are asked to bring pastry. fun-filled New Year's Eve at our If you are a member who has not lodge. We would like to thank ev- been to a meeting lately, here is Youth Leader and Assistants at eryone who came out and helped your chance to see a lot of new Lodge 177, Academy. L to It: Karen us celebrate and bring in the new members and welcome them as your fraternal brothers and/or Lavendusky, Pat Tomastik (youth year.

We have been getting some good sisters. leader), and Dottie Roach.

The sunshine committee reportreports from our youth club. They LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY have been very busy here lately. ed sympathy cards were sent to Youth and youth leaders, keep up Brother Gilbert Kalich who lost his Dear Readers, the good work! mother, and Brother Casey whose Our monthly meeting for JanWe would like to take this op- father passed away. Our sympathy uary was called to order by our portunity to thank the officers, is extended to these families. May new president, Bill Hutka. chairmen, trustees, and members their loved ones rest eternally.

Supreme Lodge President Nick A. for all the hard work they put Brother John Saida was recently Morris installed our lodge officers forth this past year; without them in the hospital; a get-well card for the new year. our lodge could not have had the was sent and the latest report Minutes from our December successful year it had. A very shows he is much improved and meeting were approved as read by special thank you to our outgoing able to be at home.

Secretary Dorothy Lisenbe. lodge president, Brother Jerry ToHarold Strand and his orchestra

Wednesday, February 1, 1978 played here Jan. 28th, and I hope you were there to hear the music whether you dance or not!

The Dallas - Ennis Fraternal Council will have its first meeting of 1978 on Feb. 14th. WFLA, on So. Central in Dallas, will be host and you are invited to attend.

Are you serving on a committee this year? If you are, then respond to your lodge's need by attending the nieetings, will you?

Our new president, Brother Sadecky, urges us to get involved.

Fraternally, Rose Scott SPJST

LODGE NO 74, LOVELADY

for the youth for 1978; as yet they don't have all the plans worked out, but will get all of that worked out soon.

Our youth club's regular meeting will be held every first Thursday and a social every third Thursday of each month, at 7 p.m.; other programs will be announced later.

Our trustees include: Ralph Smith, Chester Shmoldas, Leonard Hamlin, Ghillie Hodges, Jack Parrish, Andy Faillder, Hue Smith, Raleigh Christian, Jerry Michka, James Wilcox and Ray Johnson.

It really was a fine meeting and following the meeting everyone enjoyed the fine food of fried chicken, beans, salads and other good things to eat. Everyone enjoyed it.

It was voted on to have our lodge meeting on the first Sunday of each quarter, so the next lodge meeting will be held April 2nd, at 2 p.m. We want all of you members to come; following the meeting we will have a covered dish supper, dancing or whatever the members wish to do for fellowship.

The board of trustees together with the lodge officers will have a called meeting each month according to what needs to be attend to.

I hope all of you have a good and prosperous new year 1978 and don't let the flu bug get you. I wish all who are sick a speedy recovery; we don't want you sick.

At this writing _I have learned that Brother Johnny Johnson's mother had a stroke. We hope it isn't too serious. Until next time . . .

Fraternally, Chester Shmoldas - SPJST —

Dear Members and Friends: Our dance that was supposed to be held Saturday, Jan. 21st had to be cancelled due to the ice and snow; it was extremely dangerous to get out on the highways, so it was decided, for the safety of the members and guests, to cancel the dance. The Social Combinations from Bryan, a very fine band, was scheduled to provide the music for our dancing fans.

The next day, Jan. 22nd, the ice and snow started melting and, it being the day set for installation of officers of our Lodge 74, all turned out real good. We had a good attendance. Sister Mildred Shmoldas installed the officers.

All the elected officers were present and pictures were taken and they will be sent to the Vestnik as soon as possible.

All the officers had a good report. The financial standing of the lodge is in good shape and that is something to be proud of. Brother Charles Hodges, together with Brother Jack Parrish, are doing a good job overseeing that the lodge LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN is kept in good operating order.

We appreciate Mrs. Baker doing Dear Members: a fine job in keeping the lodge The monthly meeting of Lodge clean and Brother Ralph Smith No. 18 was called to order Jan. 17th being in charge of the income and at 8 p.m. President Leslie Gustafexpenses of our refreshments de- son presided. partment and doing a good job, Shawn Young presented the flag without pay, I might add. We also and led the pledge of allegiance. appreciate Brother Jerry Mlchka The roll call of officers showed for the fine job he is doing by everyone present, except our treasbeing in charge of the refresh- urer who sent a report to be read. ments department. We thank all All reports were approved as read. of you other members, not being The new members are: Ervin and named in this report, who are sup- Ruth Becker and Hjalmor Adolph porting our lodge in so many ways. Arelson. We welcome you to our Youth Leader Mary Bean, to- lodge. gether with her assistant, Sister A 'Word of thanks went out to Chine Hodges, have many plans Arthur (Bubba) Johnson for the

new antenna.

We had a nice crowd that came out for our pancake supper on Jan. 20th. Thanks to the chefs in the kitchen and all who made the evening a success. They were delicious pancakes.

Our next meeting will be Feb. 21st, at 8 p.m.

Fraternally, Evelyn Gustafson SPJST --

LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK

Dear Members: The SPJST Lodge No. 9 of Snook held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 4th, 7:30 p.m.

President Richard Vajdak called the meeting to order, followed by the pledge of allegiance. After the roll call of officers, the minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.

Eight members of our lodge have reached that time of being members for 50 years. They are Brothers John C. Blianak, John J. Hubenak and Henry Vajdak and Sisters Marguerita A. Kisik, Olga Hubenak, Annie Vajdak, Milady Vajdak and Vlasta Vajdak. These members will be receiving their 50-year-SPJST membership pins, shortly by mail.

I would like to say congratulations and thanks for their faithfulness to the lodge, are in order for each of these members.

These committee members have been appointed for the coming year: Audit — Edmund Sebesta, Jr., Henry Vajdak, Jr., Lyndon Jakubik Resolution — Anita Sebesta, Janice Victorick, Leonora Sebesta Property — Ruth and Edwin Kovar, Richard Vajdak, Alfred Schoenemarm, Ernest Jakubik.

Our next meeting will be Wednesday, Feb. 1st, at 7:30 p.m. I hope to see you all then.

Fraternally, Lyndon Jakubdk Reporter SPJST -LODGE NO. 0, WACO

Dear Members: At our last meeting it was voted to start our lodge meeting at 2 p.m. in order to be through when the lodge starts their game night schedule, which will be held every Sunday at 7 p.m.

Our next lodge meeting is Feb. 19th at 2 p.m.

Annie Hanus English Reporter

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VESTNM Richard B. Paviasek, president of the KJT dist. from Alice; Mr. Albin Kucera of Corpus Christi, representing the KJT organization — Lodge Nb. 72; and Mrs. Kristine Knapek of Corpus Christi, representing the KJZT Lodge No. 46.

These delegates were recognized and introduced to the meeting membership by President Frank C. Sacky.

Mr. Joseph Bittersmann is teaching a Ctech-Moravian course at Victoria. In his address he said that he was in the meetings held by the local Lodges Nos. 72 KJT and 46 KJZT to discuss the matter of establishing Czech courses in Corpus Christi.

• • (Editor's Note: We were notified

by LD telephone by Brother John Masa that the first and second Czech classes will be taught at Del Mar College, beginning Friday, Feb. 3rd, 1978, and each Friday thereafter from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. with each class being two hours long. Mr. Bittersmann will be the instructor. The SPJST, Sokol, KJT, and KJZT societies ur ge all interested parties to take note of

Progressive work on the main entrance as of Jan. 8th, 1978, of SPJST Lodge 10 and Sokol building home in Corpus Christi. (Photos by Jerry Sijansky).

This is the progressive construction of the back part on the lodge home.

LODGE NO. 79, CORPUS CHRISTI Dear Readers and Editor: I'm coming to our Vestnik again with a few lines to let you all know that the meeting held Jan. 8th was attended as usual.

The newly-elected and re-elected officers and committees were present, except for financial secretary, Sister Mildred Elzner, who was excused for not attending since this

lodge has a reporter to the English section. She may give her report later.

The only thing I wish to write and inform our members and the public about is that we had important visitors who attended our meeting to inform us what is in the free air around us. Names of the welcome visitors were: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bittersmann with their adult daughter from Victoria, Mr.

this.)

* * The next speakers were Mrs.

K.ristine Knapek, Mr. Richard Paviasek, Mr. Albin Kucera and John Stasa.

There was an interesting discussion and it was then decided to elect two representatives; ore from Lodge No. 79 SPJST and one from the local Sokol unit, American Sokol Organization. Brother Frank Veselka was elected by acclamation to repre cent local Lodge No. 79, and Brother Monte Foster was also elected by acclamation to represent our local Sokol unit. This committee of four, including the two from KJT and KSZT, held a special meeting Jan. 16th in the Sokol Ball at 7 p.m.; there is no report on. this. There will be some more meetings by this committee later and the public will then be notified on the outcome.

The next meetings of Lodge No. 79 and Sokol will be held Feb. 12th, starting at 2 pm. The membership is urged to attend our meetings; we are in the pcsition where your presence is needed' I am enclosing two pictures to show the progress of the construction of our hall. Most of the work will now be inside the building.

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Wednesday, February 1, 1978 We all, not only the members of Lodge 79 and Sokol, shall be proud of it, but the whole Kostoryz community (called on the Nueces County map as "Bohemian Colony"). This colony was established in 1904-05 by (StanLslav) Stanley L. Kostoryz.

More news is in the Czech section in the Vestnik. This is written

by John Stasa, historian.

Fraternally, John Stasa Reporter SPJST — LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN

Dear Brother Editor, Sisters, and Brothers: Some of our youngsters in our family told me to write to our Vestnik in English and that they would be glad to read it.

First, I will write some of what I do remember. In the year 1902, in the month of May, now deceased Brother John Kosarek, Sr., came to our house and told my daddy that they were organizing a new SPJST fraternal lodge named Bedrich Smetana No. 39.

(Editor's note: Bedrich Smetana is the name of the well-known Czech opera composer. He composed The Bartered Bride — Prodana nevesta). He asked my father to join with them. My father told him he was not able to buy any more insurance then. In July, 1905, my father and also my mother bought insurance with the SPJST. In 1914 I joined and my wife joined in 1925, and by now, we have a good many members in our family.

For many years people have asked me if I remember how our Czech community Smetana got started. I will write more about it later, however, this is the only Cech community in Brazos County. I will write what older Czech people have told me when I was a young boy.

Last year, a few days before Christmas, I had a pleasant surprise when I heard that new Lodge Bryan-College Station No. 189 had a SPJST float in the Christmas parade; this Is the first time that any Czech lodge was ever represented in the City Christmas parade!

This first month in this year we are really having bad weather; it reminds me of the first month of the year in 1912 when we were

coming back from the old country, Czechoslovakia. A big storm came and it took us many days before we could see the wonderful land of North America. We all made it, except one little girl (5 years old); she died on the ship and found her final resting place in the deep sea. People on the big ship, when a big storm came, didn't have any help except each other, the blue sky above them and the deep under them. People would be crying and praying to the dear Lord for help!

With best wishes to all members and friends.

Your elderly brother, Frank Vytopil — SPJST — LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Dear Members, The regular January lodge meeting was held Jan. 25th, after being postponed twice due to bad weather. The attendance was good.

A moment of silent meditation was observed in honor of our departed lodge brother, Luke Hejny, who passed away very suddenly on Jan. 17th. May our departed lodge brother rest in eternal peace.

A motion was made and seconded to amend our Rules and Regulations. to allow the youth club to have expenditures without the approval of the executive board be increased to $50. This will be voted on in the February meeting.

Committees for 1978 were named as follows: Kitchen — Emma Trojacek and Vlasta Sramek Bar manager — Antone Cikanek Clean-up — Mildred Trojacek Polka Festival — Joe H. Trojacek, Emma Trojacek, Van Fowler, Martin Zapletal, Alvin Nesuda and Gene McBride Flag Bearer, Peggy Martinek Auditing Committee — Ernest Novy, Louis Kudrna, and Bill Vavra Sergeant-at-Arms — Al Gurecky Booking — Joe H. Trojacek, Van Fowler and Martin Zapletal Building Committee — Johnie Hrabina, Willie Hrabina, and Antone Cikanek Resolution Committee — Alvin Nesuda and Alice Honza Youth Club Assistants — Judy Kudrna and Frances McBride Grievance — James Williford, Dolfie Hrabina, and. tnnis

zalik Reservations for dances — Vlasta S,ramek Hall rental — Emma Trojacek Reporter — Alvin Nesuda.

The honor of Mr. and Mrs. SPJST of Lodge 25 for 1977 was awarded to Mildred and George Trojacek. We congratulate this couple and in presenting these awards express our appreciation for the many years of faithful service to the lodge. What a pity that Brother George could not have lived to receive this plaque in person.

Fraternally yours, Alvin Nesuda Secretary — SPJST — LODGE NO, 92, FORT WORTH

Dear Members and Friends: Gee, it's great to be out after being confined to quarters by the gripping but Oeautiful ice and snow. Even though everyone seemed to be glad to resume their former routine, the melting cover again mercilessly revealed the winter's dry browns and greys of grass, shrubs and bare trees. However, have heart, if you enjoyed the storm, because the weatherman promises more. Hopefully, this type of weather will be over by Feb. 12, the date of our meeting. Victor and John Murphy will again host the dinner of stew and chili and ask the members to please bring a pastry or salad.

We have learned that Sister Agnes Wruble has suffered a stroke and is in St. Joseph Hospital. Many of our members have been indisposed with the flu. Norma Jean McClendon underwent surgery, and John Paprskar is recovering after a short stay in Arlington Memorial Hospital.

The dance on Jan. 14th, with the Al Grebnik band was a great success and so many expressed their enthusiasm that the trustees wish to announce that we will be booking another big-name orchestra from the Midwest in early August.

The name of the band will be announced at a later date. In the meantime, plan to attend a dance on Feb. 25th, with another good local band; Adamcik's band, from Dallas. There will be free dance instructions preceding the dance, f rom 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Sincerely and fraternally, T4P1 Pr, 15,, Invc• r

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12 LODGE NO. 173, GALVESTON Dear Members and Friends: Here is just a summary of what went on at our January meeting.

President Alvin Sefcik called the meeting to order. Roll call of officers revealed all to be present except Brothers Willie Huepers, Claude O'Dinot and Travis Jaroszewski. President Sefcik welcomed all members and Brother Louis Hanes and his lovely wife.

The minutes of the November meeting were read and approved.

All correspondence was acknowledged.

Financial Secretary Bessie Findley gave her report.

Entertainment chairperson Audrey Kaluza gave her report and wished everyone to know that Lodge 173 will host the District V spring meeting. We hope to see the surrounding lodges attending.

Sister Henrietta Fee has been installed as a new member. We know she will be a great asset to our lodge.

Our sick report revealed that Danny Kivich is in the hospital.

We wish him a speedy recovery.

Brother Hanes, District V director, said he thought our lodge bas the talent and know-how to keep things going. President Sefcik thanked Brother Hanus for the kind words and also thanked Lodge 88 for their donation toward our Building Fund.

Lodge 173 would like to send our sincere sympathy to Sister Evelyn Mikeska on the lass of her husband.

As everyone knows, we were here to honor two of our members on tireir. 50 years as members of the SPJST. The members honored were: Sister Marie Buresh and her sister, Sister Lucille Weinberg.

Sister Mary Lou Huepers, secretary ; President Alvin Sefcik, and Brother Louis Hanus presented them with their pins. We hope to see them around another 50 years.

At this time Brother Valusek presented Sister Kaluza with a plaque for her time and devotion spent in service of the lodge; without her we would be nothing. We thank Sister Emilie Portacci and Brother Cyril Luskac for their donation to the Building Fund.

Results of the election of officers for 1978 are as follows: President — Alvin Sefcik First Vice Pres. ®- Jerry Kaluzs.

Second Vice Pres. and Building Fund Chmn. — Willie Huepers Secretary — Mary Lou Huepers Financial Secretary — Bessie Findley Treasurer—Josephine Hitchcock Entertainment Chrnn. — Audrey Kaluza Flag Bearer — Audrey Kaluza Congratulations to all.

The secretary distributed the refund checks to the members present.

The next meeting is set for Feb. 19th, at 2 p.m. at the KO Hall in LaMarque.

Fraternally, Mary Lou Huepers Secretary - SPJST — LODGE NO. 47, SEATON CHORAL CLUB After weeks of rehearsing, the great day finally arrived at the new Temple Cultural Activities Center, Tuesday night, Jan. 24th, with the following members of our choral club present: Clarence and Wanona Sula, Leon Sodek, Ruby Bolton, Frank and Lillian Mikulec, Frank and Elenora Spanhel, Jerry and Dorothy Pechal, Floyd and Emily Stuteville, Mollie Haverland, Albina Mikeska, Annie Jakubec (our talented leader), Bob and Mary Vasicek, Laverne Vanicek, Viola and Woodrow Chervenka, Bill and Lillian Kosarek, Leon and Vallie Zavodny, Wallace and Elsie Jez, Willie and Doris Provazek, Odell Baca, Mathu and Elsie Cable., Otto and Matilda Hanus, Daniel and Linda Wilde, Alfred and Martha Klusacek, Georgia Sodek, Ralph Milek (our accordionist), Calvin and Mildred Chervenka, Bernie and Mrs. Gebala, and what joy it was to see everyone with a great smile on their face and singing those beloved songs at the top of their voices; it was a real thrill!

The members present for the Czech Beseda performance were Bob and Mary Vasicek, Willie and Doris Provazek, Hulen and Doris Ross, Wallace and Elsie Jez. They likewise turned in a great performance and it was a joy to watch them perform. Thank you for a job well done.

The program opened with the Seaton Brass Band which was organized by Supreme Lodge President Nick A. Morris, and is directed by Ralph Milek with the following members performing: James

and Anna Skrhak, Jerrie Ann and Dianne Skrabanek, Brice Bartek, Mr. and Mrs. (Pat) Bill Bowles, Kelli Andel, Carrice Grygar, David (Spook) Kolinek, Ray Naizer, Paul Munoz, Ellen Lucko, Philip Troy, Lonnie Rodriguez, Will McIntosh, Milton Wright, Cindy Mitchan, Mark Shelton, George W. Pavelka, Jr,. Monroe and Mike Marek, Magdalen Jez, Cary M. Beach, Willie Provazek, Michele Provazek, Billy Nelson, Jimmie Cline, Ronnie Strawn, Ray Dubcak, Brian Mock, Gaye Paesky, Bradt James and Travis Hobson. They performed like professionals! Their music was a delight to hear and those of you who have missed this outstanding performance missed a great evening.

The program was climaxed by the famous Kum radio artists, the Vrazel Polka Band, composed of Anton Vrazel, band business man ager; Alfred Vrazel, band leader; George, Patrick, and Thomas Strmiska, and Albert Heselmeyer and it was a grand finale to an enjoyable evening. The band played the old favorites and was also accompanied by the Seaton Choral Club on several of the numbers and concluded the evening with the entire cast of the Seaton Beseda Dancers, the Seaton Choral Club, and the Vrazel Polka Band playing and singing the old favorite "Muziky, Muziky."

Singingly yours, Otto Hanes Reporter - SPJST — LODGE NO. 188, CENTERVILLE Dear Members: Here are the names of our committees to work at the following lodge dance dates: Saturday, Feb. 4th — Register (Door) — Mr. and Mrs. Neal Brown Concession — Buster King and Holly Leathers Door—Mr. and Mrs. Larry Dodds Saturday, Feb. 11th Register (Door) — Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Grimes Concession — Mr. and Mrs. Barry Roach Door -- Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Gregory Saturday, Feb. 18th — Register (Door) — Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Stanton Concession — Mr. and Mrs. Noal Ray Goalsley

Wednesday, February 1, 1978 Door — Mr. and Mrs. Fread Wat- ery day, and he told us that it is son Jones official that our next meeting will Saturday, Feb. 25th — be held in our new lodge home, Register (Door) — Mr. James D. which will be the 3rd Sunday in Boyd February (19th) at 2 p.m.

Concession — Mr. Bill Shivers Until next time, I wish you love! and Mr. Ronald Dartez Fraternally, Door — Mr. and Mrs. Mack Mary Vaughan SPJST — Jackson LODGE NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE If you are unable to participate ask another member to fill in your Dear Members: place because you are responsible Our next meeting will be Sunday, for these duties.

Feb. 12th at the Grant Building, beginning at 2 p.m. There will be Fraternally, installation of officers and the A. M. Easterling February birthdays will be honPresident - SPJST -ored. Make plans to attend.

Fraternally, LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR Patsy Zabransky Dear Members and Friends: Reporter Our next meeting will be Sunday, - SPJST — Feb. 12th, at 4 p.m.

LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH We will have a battle dance on Here are a couple of dates Sunday, Feb. 5th from 4 to 10 p.m. to remember: The regular monthly with music. by Vrazel Polk Band and Lee Roy Matocha, so make meeting Feb. 12th and a lodgeplans to come out. We will have sponsored dance Saturday, Feb. 25 with Adamcik's orchestra from plenty of refreshments.

Dallas playing.

Fraternally, Helen Paprskar Ila Mae Jansky SPJST -Reporter LODGE NO. 48, BEYERSVILLE - SPJST Dear Members: LODGE NO. 178, LONGVIEWOur next meeting is scheduled KILGORE for Feb. 5th at 3 p.m. The mem(A Correction) bers decided to have a chili supper Dear Members and Friends, again. They are asked to bring chili meat or ground meat, crackers, Brother Gene Hablinsai called the bread, sweets and whatever else meeting to order. We had the they would like. pledge of allegiance, followed by Fraternally, the reading of the lodge motto by Sharon Beran yours truly, after which Sister ivi.a.Reporter SPJST — rie Wiesner asked that we have a moment of silence for our departed LODGE NO. 185, NEW BRAUNFELS Our next meeting will be held brothers and sisters with special thoughts for Brothers Bob Steven- Thursday, Feb. 2nd, at Eagle Hall, son and Brother Hugo Kocian who 257 E. South Street, New Braunboth lost their fathers a short time fels, Texas.

Fraternally, ago. Again, our deepest sympathy Beatrice B. Parker and prayers to both of them.

Secretary SPJST — LODGE NO. 179, WARRENTON It is now official! Our first dance Dear Members and Friends: in the new lodge home, namely, Notice: Next regular meeting will Pinewood Heritage Lodge No. 178, be Feb. 10th, beginning at 7:30 is to be on Feb. 25th, with Otis p.m. and youth club at 8 p.m., in Beck and the Best Yets from Tem- Warrenton. ple providing the music. Our Grand We are proud to announce that Opening will be March 4th, with we will be privileged to have BrothEric Honza from Ennis, providing er Marusik to receive his 50-year the music, so get your dancing SPJST-membership pin in our Febshoes on folks, here it comes! ruary meeting.

Our lodge president reports that Fraternally, the lodge is going up steadily and Edith Pfeiffer that it looks better and better evReporter

13 THE FRIENDSHIP CLUB Dear Members: Our next meeting will be Wednesday, Feb. 1st at 10:30 a.m., with Mrs. Maria Frill and Mrs. Gribble being kitchen hostesses unless there is ice on the ground.

I hope to see all of you on Feb. 1st, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas School cafeteria.

Fraternally, Mary Ann Krivanek Reporter SPJST — LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH Dear Readers: We just received this beautiful tribute to Sister Anna Milan, written by our Lodge member, Sister Sharon Connaly. Sister Milan is really deserving of it.

Fraternally, Mary Pavey * * GRANDMA'S SMILE

by Sharon Connaly I've searched my heart for words today, the things I'd like to say.

To heal your heart, so hurt won't hurt, in these your troubled days.

But words won't come of sadness, in even such a time of trial.

For all I see deep in my heart, is just your "Grandma's Smile."

Her life was full and lined with friends, her love for family true.

She proved this love, each day she lived, in everything she'd do.

A "Sokol True", her feathers warm, her wings spread out to care.

For those in need, she gave her love, with all her heart to share.

If I could have just "One God's Wish," to send you for a while.

I'd ask for Him to take the hurt, and send you "Grandma's Smile."

To help you heal the sadness, always keep in mind.

The happy life she gave to you, and the things she left behind.

The life that meant so much to her, the ways she loved to share.

The wholesome life, she gave to you, Remember, you were there.

14 Sokol, flag, flying high; the red, the white, the blue.

Tears choked back and anthems played, of countries old and new!

The Slet begins! And the band plays loud, excitement starts to rise!

The hope and pride begins to swell, and "everybody tries!"

The march begins, "Speme dal" Sing out loud and clear!

Apparatus all shined up!

Competition fills the air!

Kiobase! Kraut! Lots of beer!

Dancing fills the air!

Happy faces, meeting friends!

And Grandma, always there!

The speaker stands, gets the mike, instructors give a "nervous cough."

For now's the time we all find out, if all our work's "paid off!"

Names are caned, "one by one!"

Trophies proudly claimed.

And Grandma turns to the closest chair, "That's MY grandchild's name!"

The little one, runs to take, the place the winners sought.

Knowing well how hard she worked, the long fight she had fought!

She mounts the stand, shakes the hand, receives her much sought prize!

Standing there before the crowd, tears fill "her little eyes!"

So tall, so still, so proud she'd stand, for such a little while.

But "peep around," just enough, to catch a glimpse of Grandma's Smile!

A stoic member of the Lodge, our SPJST, It meant so much for her to sell and to protect her family.

Grandma strove for "Salesmanship," her motto, "To sell more," She won plaques and honors for herself, and for Lodge No. 154.

These happy days, you can't forget the love and all the laughter.

And the crowded meals at Grandma's House, and the kids you all run after.

VbSTNfK The in and out, the "slam the screen!"

Grandkids "each a looking" For Grandma's "floured" apron!

And the smell of something cooking!

Then Santa came with a Ho! Ho! Ho! With bags of fruit and candy!

Gifts for all the little ones, what a time so dandy!

And New Year's Eve with paper horns, and funny hats so clever.

To ring the New Year in again!

The best one "we'll have ever!"

Grandma, at the ticket booth!

And the bustle of the crowd!

The happy sound of the "Umpa Band," with the tuba playing loud!

Now that God enjoys her smile, and Grandpa shares it too.

Don't feel it's lost, or gone away, for all, you know its true!

When times are sad, or don't go right!

Use what she gave to you.

"Her special gift" when you were born she gave smile" to each of you!

(Editor's Note: This poem, composed by a young lady, Sharon Connaly, is very appropriate. We know after reading it you will realize how well she knew Brother Joe and Sister Anna Milan. It is well expressed.)

---SPJSTLODGE NO. 188, CENTERVILLE Dear Members and Friends: Our • next regular monthly meeting will be Sunday afternoon, Feb. 5th at 2 p.m. at the new lodge. Everyone be sure and mark this date on your calendar. It will give everyone a chance to look the new facilities over. It would probably be a good idea to bring your folding chairs, because the interior furnishings will not be available at this time.

Dances will continue each Saturday night from 8 to 12 at the old Carver School until after dedication services of the new lodge.

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CZECH CLUB ACTIVITIES AT ALVIN C. C. For the new term, beginning Feb. 7th, 1978, we have purchased textbooks from Chicago. Each student will be issued a text unless he desires to purchase one on his own. Many students have tape recorders, so master recordings will be made of text subject matter.

This should warrant an in-between class periods study and hearing spoken Czech during the week.

The entire class is anticipating the eighth term of study: It again expects to lead all other such classes in numbers enrolled. Ours is an unusual class. It is more like a Study Czech Family Unit!

Na shledanou, William Souchek Czech Instructor SPJST ---

WCJC TO OFFER CZECH COURSES AT LOUISE SCHOOL The Continuing Education Division of the Wharton County Junior College will offer short courses in Beginning and Intermediate Conversational Czech at the Louise High School. The first class in Beginning Conversational Czech will be held Monday night, Feb. 6th, and Intermediate Conversational Czech will start Tuesday night, Feb. 7th. Classes will be held 7 to 9 p.m. in Room 103 in the Louise Junior High Building.

Formal registration will be conducted Monday, Jan. 30th, at 7 p.m. in the school cafetorium. Tuition for these 20-hour classes is $15.

Residents of Wharton County who are at least 60 years of age are exempt from paying the fee.

Mr. Clifton Wenglar will be the instructor.

Additional details may be obtained by calling the Louise High School Guidance Office: 713-6482202.

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Being friendly is our bleasure... is our business

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FEATURES CZECH CULTURAL ACTIVITIES PRESENTATION DURING FORTNIGHT FESTIVAL '78 AT THE AZALEE MARSHALL CULTURAL. CENTER IN TEMPLE, JANUARY 24th

SEATON BESEDA DANCERS made a fine performance in their colorful costumes. This group was under the supervision of Brother Leon and Sister Valk Zavodny and under the direction of Sister Laverne Vanicek.

Front row, L to R: Doris Provazek, Elsie Jez, Mary Vasicek, Doris Ross.

Back row, L to R: Willie Provazek, Wallace Jez, Bob Vasicek and Hulen Ross.

Calvin Chervenka, coordinator of Temple Junior College, was in ehar,ge of coordination and introduction of the program.

PROFESSOR SVATAVA JAKOBSON with her students from the University of Texas also attending the Czech cultural event in Temple.

(Professor Jakobson is fourth from the left in the picture and to your extreme right, is Sister Elsie Dobesh Gilfond of Houston.) Not pictured are Roger and Patty Kolar, formerly of West.

Bernie Gebala, acting as master of ceremonies. He also hosts the Czech Melody Hour over Station KTEM, Temple.

A surprise tribute and presentation of plaque was accorded to Brother Alfred Vrazel (right) of Buekholts

by Gene Smitherman of Station KMIL-Cameron, for his 25 years of bringing lively Czech music over the radio station.

Mr. George Franz, general manager of Radio Station KTEM, Temple, left presents a 25-year plaque to Brother Anton Vrazel, general manager of the Vrazel Polka Band

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Vrazel, the parents of Brothers Anton and Alfred Vrazel, attending the Central Texas Czechs in Music Revue at the CAC Tuesday night, Jan. 24th.

MARK JEZISEK Eagle Scout

Charter Ceremonies of Lodge 187, Round Rock Sunday, Feb. 12th SPJST -

Dedication of New Lodge Home Bldg of Lodge 178, Longview Saturday, March 4th

Mark jezzlsek, 14, was recently awarded the rank of rogle Scout.

He is the president of SPJST Lodge 155 Youth Club in Austin. Mark is Scout Troop 409 and a freshman at Pflugerville High School. He erected an Outdoor Devotional Shrine at St. Louis Catholic Church Convent for his Eagle Scout project.

Mark also received the Ad Altaxe Del Catholic award for boy scouts.

(Mark is the Min of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Jezisek of Austin, where Sister Jezisek is assistant youth leader. —Editor.)

L to R: James Mend! and John Rollins were also present at the CAC program.

MISS DEBORRAH KRENEK AND JOHN STEVEN HARROD EXCHANGE WEDDING VOWS St. Mary's Catholic Church Ir. College Station was the setting for the wedding of Deborrah Ann Krenek of Houston, and John Steven Harrod of San Antonio, Saturday, Jan. 14th, at 3 p.m. Rev. Tom Hanus officiated at the double ring ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence R. Krenek of Houston, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Kleypas of San Antonio.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride selected for her wedding a gown of ivory chiffon, with an embroidered lace bodice. It featured a high neckline, shepherdess sleeves with gauntlet cuffs of embroidered lace and pearls, slightly raised waistline, skirt edged with similar lace and a chapel length train. Her waist-length veil of tulle was edged in lace and attached to a lace covered Juliet cap. She carried a colonial cascade bouquet of pink rosebuds, white carnations,. and snowflakes accented with baby's breath and ivory ribbon.

Miss Susan Krenek of Houston served her sister as maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were her sister-in-law, Peggy Krenek of Florida and her friends, Cindy Craig of College Station and Angie Soderland of Houston.

They were identically attired in long maroon crepe gowns, complemented by beige printed chiffon overlays. They wore arrangements

Wednesday, February 1, 1978 of snowflakes in their hair and carried colonial bouquets of pink carnations and snowflakes, accented by baby's breath, greenery and pink ribbon.

The groom, was attired in the military uniform of tthe Texas A&M Corps of Cadets where he serves as a senior cadet major, and wore a white rosebud boutonniere.

Paul Stelter of Houston served his friend as best man. Groomsmen were David Harrod of San Antonio, brother of the groom, and Tom Simmons of Houston and Alan Lee of College Station, both friends of the groom. They were attired in black vested tuxedos with white ruffled shirts edged in maroon and wore white carnation boutonnieres.

Performing usher duties were Lt. Gerald W. Krenek of Florida, and James L. Krenek, of Houston, brothers of the bride.

Mrs. Krenek selected for her daughter's wedding a navy the formal length gown with matching jacket complemented by a corsage of red rosebuds and white carnations, accented with white ribbons.

Mrs. Kleypas selected a pink formal length gown, complemented by a corsage of pink rosebuds and white carnations accented with white ribbon.

The wedding party's return processional was accorded a military saber arch by the senior classmates of the groom's Marine Corps ROTC unit of the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets.

A reception followed the ceremony at St. Mary's Newman Club Student Center. Members of the houseparty were Mrs. Brenda Krenek, sister-in-law of the bride from Las Vegas, Nevada, and Miss Joanne Kendziora and Miss Kim Pearson, both of College Station.

They were presented corsages of white carnations, accented with baby's breath and pink ribbon.

The registration table was cotered with a white cloth and was overlaid and encircled by white netting. It held the bride's book, plume pen, bridesmaids' bouquets, and a crystal basket filled with satin maroon rice roses.

The rehearsal supper, held the night before, was hosted by the groom's parents at the Ponderosa Motel dining room, in College Station.

Guests from this area included Mr. and Mrs. John Trilea of La

17 Grange, grandparents of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard A. Tomanec, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Bernard A. Tomanec, Jr., and daughter, Tracy, of La Grange, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bollmeyer, Jr., and daughter of Austin. Other guests included Capt.

Michael R. Krenek of Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, Nevada, William L. Krenek and R. G. Krenek of Houston, brother of the bride.

The couple is residing in College Station, where both attend Texas A&M University.

The bride and the rest of her family are members of SPJST Lodge No. 67 in Schulenburg. She is also the granddaughter of the late Roy F. Krenek, long-time SPJST member of Lodge No. 67.

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YOUTH SECTION From The Lodge Youth Leaders LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY

Dear Members: We had a great time at Action World. The youth members were able to skate or bowl; they cer+ainly had a good time, and Ulm were even able to see snow because it was coming down for a short time.

Thanks to all the popcorn work ers, so*far everyone has done a great job and has always showed up to do your job. Remember this is how we make our money for our youth club activities, such as our socials, dances, Six Flags trip, and other events. Keep up the good work; you are doing great and I really appreciate it.

The country-western band is doing a great job. Thanks to all parents for bringing your children to participate. They have a good time and they are going to surprise you when you parents hear them. Much thanks go to Karen; she has done a fantastic jofb, and the kids just love her to death.

Thanks, Karen!

Remember: Attend your youth club meetings, the summer activities will be here and you will not be able to do any of them if you don't attend meetings! We hope to take you some place this summer, so get in vol‘( d

If possible you youth club members can always help in lodge affairs. Remember, if you work you can earn points, so let's get behind the lodge and volunteer your services.

See you at the next meeting, which is Feb. 8th at 6:30 p.m., so be there! we have a great time at our meetings and we also have a great time at our socials. We have a wonderful group of youngsters and parents at Lodge 177, so let's all get together and support our youth club and our lodge. See you!

Fraternally, Pat Tomastik Youth Leader SPJST ---

LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN

Dear Friends and Readers, It is always gratifying to acknowledge the support and gestures on the part of our mother lodge, particularly when they aid the youth in their activities. A huge vote of thanks to each of you who have so graciously contributed your help, support and time to our youth and their activities thus far. Please accept our apologies if you were interested in helping and have not been asked to contribute thus far.

Please feel free to volunteer your help at any time and indicate the areas in which your talents, time, and interests can be utilized to the fullest and thereby we can add your names to our roster of helpers. Just contact us at 285-3985.

Let's not forget our youth for their hard work and dedication.

Through the influx of the many activities since Oct. lst, 1977, your enthusiasm, support and team effort has been superb! On occasions such as the Fall Festival, dance, and especially the lodge Christmas party you gave your best for our adult members at that special time of the year. A hearty thanks to each of you! Such dedication, support, and action makes a club progress. Just as a reminder for the new year we are depending on you for continuous action and individual efforts toward the many activities in the future. Let's work hard to get all our youth again actively participating in our youth club; this displays the true meaning of a working fraternal organization.

Involvement and participation is the key; pleasure, satisfaction, harmony, and understanding will follow!

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Remember, we are skating every Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. again.

Santa blessed many of our youth members with new skates and the participation has been great, even with Old Man Winter's tricks. If you have outgrown your skates and are interested in selling them contact us at 285-3985. We have many youth members who are interested in buying them.

Our regular meeting is the third Wednesday of each month. The junior youth meeting begins at 7 p.m. with the teenagers' meeting at 8 p.m. On special occasions when we combine the meetings, we will begin at 7 p.m. Skating will be permitted on meeting nights, except when special activities are planned.

Some of our special events coming up that must be planned for are: May Fete, District II meetings, State YAD, Western Days, and other community projects. Ideas and suggestions for our May Fete Maypole and Western Days float are now being solicited. Plans for many of these activities are forthcoming so be at all of our meetings.

We would also like to welcome our new members to our club. They are Suzzette and Daryll Thames and Beth Ann McKinney. We are looking forward to meeting each of you and sharing the many plans of our club with you.

Remember, our next meeting will be Feb. 15th; bring an inactive member or a friend. See each of you there.

Fraternally, Curtis and Pat Young Youth Leaders SPJST —

LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO Dear Readers, El Campo Lodge No. 50 Youth Club met at the home of Eugene Rek on Jan. 19th, at 7:30 p.m.

The meeting was opened with the pledge • of allegiance which was led

by President Leeanna Shimek.

Secretary Veronica Bartos read the minutes of the last meeting.

Treasurer Greg Georig gave the treasury report.

The youth made craft for Valentine's Day to give to their mothers.

We discussed the district meeting which will be held in the spring.

Mothers present at the meeting were Mrs. Anna Bartos, Mrs. Georgie Henderson, Mrs. Bernice Rek, Mrs. Madeline Shimek and

Mrs. Rita Vanek.

The next meeting will be Feb. 15th, the day after Valentine's Day, but we will have a Valentine party after the meeting. The meeting will be held at the home of Floyd Shimek, at 7:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Mrs. Vlasta Bartos Youth Leader - SPJST — LODGE NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE Feb. 12th is the date of our next meeting at the Grant Building.

For the February meeting everyone is asked to bring or write a Valentine poem.

For this year I am working without an assistant, but if anyone in our lodge would like to be an assistant, please come forward.

Hope to see everyone at our meeting.

Fraternally, Helen Zabransky Youth Leader SPJST —

LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Readers, The next meeting will be Feb. 12th and after the meeting we will have social games for 1 1/2 to 2 hours and also bring your Valentines to exchange and Valentine door prizes.

Feb. 17th we will have a hot dog party and games; bring a friend.

The youth talked about a skating party in the future.

We have lots of crafts to work on and some to finish, so we will be looking for you on Friday nights.

Fraternally, Willie Mae Schuetz Youth Leader - SPJST — LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Members: Our next monthly meeting will be Sunday, Feb. 5th, at 3 p.m. The junior group will have a social following their meeting in the Youth Room and the teens will go roller skating after their meeting.

Thursday, Feb. 9th we will have a cake sale in the lobby of Lodge 88; please bring a cake, pie or cupcakes. We will also need your help working that night so, if you will be available to work, please let me know.

Fraternally, Mary F. Wahlberg Youth Leader Home Ph. 468-2497 - SPJST

Letters From The Youth LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Teens, I wish to take the time to write the secretary's minutes that we had not read in our previous meetings. This will be for September and October, 1977.

Sept. 11th, 1977 the meeting was called to order by Jerri Poston at 3 p.m. We had the pledge of allegiance by Eddie Griffin.

The secretary's minutes were read by Vivian Hegwood. They were approved as read.

Old business was State YAD which was held Sept. 25th, 1977.

Brenda Martin, Mark Wahlberg, Vivian Hegwood, Debbie Wehring and Linda Wehring were firstplace craft winners. For anyone who would like to ride the bus, it is $6 per person.

Teens' project is a Halloween spookhouse; that would be held on Halloween night. This will be in the youth room. In charge of the spookhouse are Brenda Martin and Linda Wehring.

We had one guest, two adults and 16 teens present.

We went over the phone list and corrected the mistakes.

Sunday, Oct. 9th, 1977, is District V meeting. We are in charge of a country store. Everyone should work. That would also be our teen meeting. There will be 30 cash prizes given away that day.

We were given tickets to the circles on Oct. 8th, 1977. The door prize was won by Boyce Griffin.

The meeting was adjourned at 3:55 p.m.

October 9th, 19'7'7 Teen Meeting The meeting was short and was brought right to the point. We had more to discuss about the spookhouse. Plans were made and set.

Then the meeting adjourned.

Nov. 17th, 1977, Teen Meeting Jerri Poston called the meeting to order. For Dec. 9th, 1977, we would have our Christmas party we would also go to the nursing home, it will also be our December meeting.

We would decorate the Christmas tree at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29th. We drew names for Christmas gifts.

December 11th is the annual meeting.

Our Christmas program is set for Dec. 16th.

Wednesday, February 1, 1978 At this meeting we had 12 teens present. The door prize was won by Boyce Griffin.

Jan. 8th, 1978 Teen Meeting Bobby Allbritton, of the junior division, had called the juniors and teens meeting to order at 3 p.m. We had the pledge led by a junior.

Mrs. Walllberg, our new youth leader, welcomed us to the 1978 year. Then the juniors and teens split up.

When we split up Linda Wehring started the teenage meeting by reading her minutes (she is the secretary). The minutes of Nov. 17th were read and approved.

The teens had a vote for the juniors who are not teenagers and if they can come up to the teens' meeting but not have a right to vote. We had voted on it and juniors would come into the teens' meeting; this motion was made by Eddie Griffin and seconded by Royce Griffin. Juniors who would be as a teen are Dina Ward, Ronnie Barcak and Teri Neskorik.

Treasurer Mark Wahlberg read the amount we have in the bank.

Dates to remember in 1978 are: Feb. 5 — Teens' meeting and social (roller skating) Feb. 9 — Cake sale Feb. 12 — Anniversary Day March 12 — District V spring meeting We are going to the Ice Show in April.

Think of a project for YAD this year. We need more winners who can go to state and bring another winner back home.

The new teen who came up to us was Lynn Pflaughaupt; he didn't have to be voted in because he was already of age.

We had 17 teens, one guest and four adults present.

The door prize was won by Carla Adams.

This has ended my reports that I would catch up to date. I would like to wish everyone a happy new year. Do bring new plans to the meeting and thoughts to the new teens who you could bring as a member. If you don't mind bring a friend and let them become a member of our youth club.

"A friendship is so precious it can't be honvi ,t, '"4"nrt 1^y't friendship everyw ..14.),JuLids for living hearts to hold."

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LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO Dear Readers, El Campo Lodge No. 50 Youth Club met Jan. 19th at 7:30 p.m. in the home of Mr. Eugene Rek. The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance.

For our craft projects we. made Valentines for our mothers. We also practiced the dance for our District VI meeting.

Door prizes were won by Amanda Vanek and Leeanna Shimek.

Refreshments were served by Mrs. Bernice Rek. Fraternally, (1-25-78) Joseph Bartos SPJST —

LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO (Delayed)

Dear Readers, The El Campo Youth Club held their meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frankie Vanek on Dec. 14th, 1977, at 6:30 p.m.

The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance and we had a short meeting.

Door prizes were won by Amanda Vanek and Lisa Sebesta.

After the meeting we had our Christmas party and sang Christmas carols and exchanged gifts.

We had a visit from Santa Claus.

Then refreshments were served by the mothers.

Fraternally, (12-21-77) Joseph Bartos SPJST —

LODGE NO. 117, ROBSTOWN

Dear Readers, The Robstown Youth Club held their regular monthly meeting Jan. 21st, beginning at 2 p.m. at the Jackson Woods Scout Hut. The meeting was called to order by President Brent Hrncir.

The minutes were read and the roll was called by Secretary Tim Clyde Langly then gave the treasurer's report on the youth club fund and expenses for the year 1977.

The club members decided to drop the family in Mississippi and sponsor another family in Corpus Christi.

Plans were made for future activities. Some are as follows: a car wash, bake sale, skating party, bowitr‘ , 71 " r' 4- r1r, Christi, alai a trip to Astroworld.

New members were accepted in the club at this meeting. Guests

The meeting was then adjourned at 3 p.m.

Refreshments were served after the meeting and a birthday party was held for the persons who had birthdays in January.

Later the members and guests got on the club bus and went bowling. The members were divided into seven groups and each group was assigned to a lane. Prizes were then given to the seven highest scores. The bus went back to the Scout Hut at 6 p.m. Everyone had enjoyed the fun and then we went home. We all want to go back again soon.

Fraternally, Frances McDonald (14) (1-25-78) Reporter — SPJST — LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Dear Members, The Talton SPJST Youth Club will hold their regular monthly meeting Feb. 5th, at 2:30 p.m. at the Taiton Community Center.

All members be sure and try to attend, also bring a poem and a homemade Valentine or a picture for a Valentine program.

Refreshment Committee for the month of February is: Mrs. Bobby Roye, Mrs. Rudy Laitkep, and Mrs. Frank Merta, Sr. Fraternally, Karen Kahanek (13) (1-26-78) Reporter SPJST — LODGE NO. 179, WARRENTON Dear Members, The Warrenton SPJST Youth Club m,et Friday, Jan. 13th, with an excellent attendance. Jeannie Eckermann, our new president, called the meeting to order.

Lynn Leonhardt led the pledge of allegiance.

Sue Schoenst gave the secretary's report and Melissa Wickel gave the treasurer's report. Melissa and Jeannie were appointed to serve on the refreshment committee. The president will appoint the individuals to serve on the other committees and present it at the next meeting.

Our next regular meeting was cancelled because of the conflict with the Homecoming game and dance. We will meet on Feb. 11th or .4

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nursing nomes in La Grange and present the occupants with a Valentine favor. Fallowing our m-1 11 II q !PO p, 111-9-wq. toOULU

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20 gether at a place where we can also have our business meeting. The lodge will pay $1 for each person's meal.

It was also decided that we would all go to see the show "The Great Divide" whenever it shows at IA Grange. The telephone committee will notify everyone as to the time and place to meet.

One skit was prepared for YAD at Dime Box. Following our meeting a chili supper was served and then we played party games. We enjoyed having the adults join us in our games.

Fraternally, Sue Schoenst (12) (1-26-78) Reporter — SPJST — LODGE NO. 58, IIUNGERFORD Dear Readers, Our last meeting was held Sunday, Jan. 15th. Phyllis Spacek, president, began our meeting at 2 p.m.

We discussed a trip and we decided to go on our trip in the spring. We then discussed a little about YAD. Dues were collected and the minutes were read.

Our president adjourned the meeting and we had refreshments.

Fraternally, Sandra Spacek (12) (1-24-78) Reporter — SPJSTLODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Readers, Our last monthly meeting was held Sunday, Jan. 15th. The roll call, minutes, and treasurer's report were given.

We have one new member, Larry Brim.

Our secretary then read numerous pieces of correspondence. We received many thank-you letters for our services rendered on our caroling night in December.

We discussed the youth club's future activities. One of these will be a skating party at Westview Rollercade Friday, Feb. 24th. You are not eligible to attend if your dues are not paid.

The youth discussed our club scrapbook for this year. Our officers will be in charge of the project.

Laura Leuschner is to bring our February games and Brian Edwards will bring the birthday cake.

Steve Sta,nislav

New youth club officers of Lodge No. 185, New Braunfels. L to R: (seated) David Parker, treasurer; Noreen Jasek, secretary; John Jasek, fla,gbearer, and Douglas Jasek, president. Standing: Youth Leader Gladys Jasek. Not pictured: Scott Mokry, vice president.

LODGE NO. 185, NEW BRAUNFEIS Dear Members, Lodge No. 185, Hill Country, New Braunfels Youth Club held election of officers for 1978 and the following members agreed to hold office: President — Douglas Jasek Vice President — Scott Mokry.

Secretary — Noreen Jasek Treasurer — David Parker Flag Bearer — John Jasek At our meeting we discussed summer activites with Youth Leader Gladys Jasek and afterward, we joined the other lodge members in welcoming the new year.

Fraternally, David Parker Reporter SPJST —

LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Dear Readers, Saturday, Jan. 21st from 10 to 12 we had a skating party. For one hour we skated, then we stopped to have a short meeting.

During the meeting we discussed the fact that Feb. 12th was going to be our next meeting date. Following the meeting we are going to have a Valentine party. Everyone is asked to bring two hometrademade Valentine cards; one to trade with someone, and the other is for a contest. There were e also some people assigned t o

up a game.

After the meeting we had refreshments and continued to skate.

Fraternally, Allis Krajca (1-23-78) Secretary — SPJST — LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO Dear Readers, SPJST Lodge No. 50 youth members held their meeting Jan. 18th at the Engene Rek residence.

We discussed old and new business.

Door prizes were won by Leeanna Shimek and Amanda Vanek.

After the meeting we made crafts.

Our next meeting will be Feb. 15th. We will also have our Valentine party.

Refreshments were served by Mrs. Rek. Fraternally, (1-23-78) Veronica Bartos — SPJST --LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO The SPJST Lodge No. 50, El Campo youth held their meeting Jan. 18th at the home of Mrs. Bernice Rek. Old and new business brought up.

Door prizes were won by Leeanna Shimek and Amanda Vanek.

We practiced for our District VI meeting and also made crafts.

Refreshments were served by Mrs. Bernice Rek. Fraternally, (1-23-78) Patrick Bartos — SPJST — LODGE NO. 18 — ELGIN Dear Members, The January meeting of Lodge.

No. 18 Youth Club was called to order by President Paula Peterson. Beth Felfe lad us in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.

Secretary Karol Alexander read the register; there were 26 members, five guests and three adults present. We also had the reading of the minutes from the last meeting and they stood approved as read.

There was no correspondence.

Julie Tharp, Lori Joseph, Tony Kaman, Eric and Sandra Hayes were our guests. New members were Daryll and Suzzette Thames.

The old business was to thank everyone who helped make cookies for the nursing home.

New business was to bring before the mother lodge to see if we could have a dance marathon for the

Wednesday, February 1, 1978 hospital.

There was a pancake supper Friday, Jan. 21st.

We also talked about getting curtains for our stage.

Paula Peterson and Keith Trolinger will go to the district YAD to run for district queen and king.

Fraternally, Paula Peterson (1-23-78) President — LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Readers, Our youth meeting was held Sunday, Jan. 8th. The attendance was good.

All reports were given and ap proved.

Our Valentine party was discussed and plans made. We are collecting newspaper, glass and cans for our projects; bring all of this to our February meeting.

We will have a game night after our Feb. 12th meeting. All youth club members are urged to come work and support our game night.

Fraternally, (1-21-78) Darrell Uptmor SPJST

LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK Dear Readers, We had very good attendance at our Sunday evening outing at Pooh Park. We all enjoyed skating, bumper cars, go-carts and many other games. It was nice to see some of our parents skating; DYC Melinda Faust was also out on the rink. We had loads of fun. Thanks to all the parents for taking their cars.

Our next meeting will be Wednesday, Feb. 1st, at 6:30 p.m. Don't forget. We'll see you then.

Fraternally, (1-21-78) Jan Schoenemann SPJST — LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO Dear Members, The SPJST Lodge No. 50, El Campo, held their last meeting at the home of Mrs. Eugene Rek. At our meeting we discussed what we should do for the district meeting. After that we practiced what we had decided to do.

We then decided where the next meeting will be held, which will be held at the home of Mrs. Floyd Shimek, and at this meeting we will have our Valentine party.

Fraternally, Leeanna Shimek (12) (1-24-78) President

21 LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK Dear Readers, We had a very good attendance at our January meeting. We voted to go to 14010f0 Park and had a good turnout.

Our next meeting will be Feb. 1st, at 6:30 p.m.

Fraternally, (1-24-78) Becky Englemann (16) SPJST —

LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK Dear Members, We had 20 members and seven adults present at our monthly meeting.

Our contest winners were: Football Contest — A & M and USC Stove-Pipe Hat ® Joey (junior), Jan (senior) Coat flange ® Lori (junior), Jan (senior) Door Prize ® Ronnie (Junior) Our helper of the month was Mrs. Ann Schoeneman.

See you at our next meeting, Feb. 1st, at 6:30 p.m.

Fraternally, (1-24-78) Sherri Englernann (13) SPJST — LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Members, Our meeting was called to order

by President David Dobecka.

The minutes and roll call were read and the treasurer's report was also given.

We will be having a Valentine Party Feb. 12th at our next meeting. We will exchange Valentines and choose for door prizes.

We didn't get to go to the rest home because of the bad weather.

Birthdays for the month are: David Dobecka and Doug Uptmor.

Damon Perez brought the cake.

The door prize was won by Darrell Uptmor, who will bring the cake to our next meeting.

See you at the Valentine party.

Fraternally, Lillian Perez (13) (1-26-78) Junior Reporter SPJST -

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EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee, in behalf of the entire membership of SPJST Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother, ALFONS HRABAL, SR., who died Nov. 27th, 1977, in West Community Hospital, at the age of 71 years.

Brother Hrabal was born near West and had lived in the WestTours-Ross area all his life. He was a retired farmer and a member of St. Martin's Catholic Church. He was a 50-year member of the Knights of Columbus Council 2305 of West and the SPJST Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood.

He married the former Julia Hykel on Nov. 8th, 1927, at West.

They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Nov. 12th, 1977.

Rosary was held at 7:30 p.m.

MOnday, Nov. 28th at Kotch Funeral Home Chapel in West. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29th, at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Tours, with the Rev. Frank Miller, celebrant. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, at West.

Survivors include his wife; three sons, Eugene Hrabal of Bruceville, Alfons Hrabal, Jr., of Arlington and Edward R. Hrabal of Route 2, West; three daughters, Mrs. Georgia Soukup of Robinson, Mrs. Angeline Grooms of Las Vegas, Nev., and Mrs. Irene Reeves of Yellville, Arkansas; a brother, Raymond Hrabal of Dallas; two sisters, Mrs. Maria Dvorak of Arlington and Mrs. Vla,sta Hykel of West; 20 grandchildren, and six greatgrandchildren.

Pallbearers were: Eugene Hrabal, Jr., Richard Soukup, Walter Koclan, Jr., Brian Hrabal, Jimmy

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22 Lewis and Bernard Wilcox.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: (Mrs.) Dorothy Hykel - SPJST — EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 87, in behalf of President Louis Marek, the officers and entire membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of CASEY WILLIAM DRYK, age 57, years, who died Wednesday, Jan. 11th in Dallas.

He was a longtime resident of Temple and was a member of the 1936 graduating class at Temple High School. He operated a portrait studio in Temple for several years before moving to Dallas. He was a longtime member of SPJST Lodge No. 87. His residence was at 2321 Catalina, in Mesquite.

Funeral services for Brother Dryk were held at the Town East Baptist Church in Mesquite, with burial in Grove Memorial Park, in Dallas.

Survivors are his widow, La Verne Dryk of Mesquite; sons, David Dryk of Longview, Jim Dryk of Mesquite and John Dryk of Dallas; daughter, Marsha Arnold of Odessa; mother, Mrs. Ruth Dryk of Temple; brother, Tommy Ralph Dryk of ' Mesquite; sister, Mary Helen Hennes of Temple; and three grandchildren.

May he rest in eternal peace.

Mrs. Dorothy Chervenka Mrs. Georgia Navratil Sidney Kacir - SPJST — EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. '79, Corpus Christi, in behalf of our entire membership, express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, RUDOLPH SEVERA, who passed away Sunday, Jan. 22, 1978, at a Hearth nursing home in Corpus Christi, at the age of 90.

Brother Severa was born Nov. 1st, 1887, in Czechoslovakia and moved to Bryan, where he married Miss Rosie Brandesky. In 1915 he moved from Bryan to Corpus Christi. His occupation was farming.

Brother Severa joined the SPJST Lodge at Bryan on March 10th,

1912. His membership was transferred to Lodge No. 79, Corpus Christi in 1922. He served faithfully as Lodge No. 56 president in the years 1935-1936 and also on various committees for many years before the two local lodges — 56 and 79 — merged in 1974.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Gage-Mills Everhart Chapel, with Rev. Richard Shirley officiating. Interment followed in Seaside Memorial Park.

He is survived by a son, Albert Severa of Schulenburg; a daughter, Helen Wayne Rasmusen of Corpus Christi; two sisters, Mrs. Helen Kubin and Mrs. Betty Sherman, both of Bryan; eight grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, RiAena, and a. son, John Ed-. ward.

May our departed brother rest in peace and may his memory remain with us always.

Resolution Committee: Anna M. Moss John Stasa Frank C. Sacky Monta Foster SPJST — EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 17, Novy Tabor, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother, LT. JOHN GARY GREEN, who passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 1977 about 7:30 p.m. in a military training exercise at Fort Hood.

Lt. Green was born Oct. 10, 1951, in Whittier, Calif., the son of J. C. Green and Mrs. Beula Green of Huntington Beach, Calif.

He was a 1969 graduate of Caldwell High School and graduated from Texas A&M University in 1976.

He entered the U.S. Army May 8th, 1972. He was married to Sherry Calvin on Sept. 9th, 1972, at the Providence Baptist Church. He was a member of the Former Students Association of A&M University, The Armor Association, and SPJST Lodge No. 17 of New Tabor, and a member of the Providence Baptist Church.

Funeral services for Lt. John Gary Green of Fort Hood, Killeen, were held at 2 p.m., Friday in the Phillips - Luckey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jack Mitchell, pastor of Providence Baptist Church and Chaplain Whitacre of

Fort Hood officiating.

Graveside services with full military honors were conducted by military personnel from Fort Hood with burial in the Providence Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Sherry Green of Killeen; one son, Calvin John Green of Killeen; one brother, Richard Green of Houston; one sister, Mrs. Joe (Shirley) Maldonado of Bryan; parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Green of Caldwell; mother, Mrs. Beula Green of Huntington Beach, Calif.; and paternal grandmother, Mrs. Emma Green of Brenham.

Pallbearers were Military Personnel of Company C, of Fort Hood.

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

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

ITEMS OF INTEREST TO THE CUSTOMERS OF EUROPEAN DRUGS AND COSMETICS We have to inform you that we are stopping the manufacturing of our products, drugs and cosmetics, and in early spring we will discontinue distribution of all mail orders.

There are many reasons for this decision: our advanced age, the constant rise in the prices of raw materials, printing, advertising, wages, and the steady rise in the cost of mailing.

You have, for the next 3 months, your last chance to order a large supply for stock and be sure to keep our products in a cool and dry place, where they will remain in good condition without spoiling for at least 3 to 4 years!

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soriummv TAK VAELICOS Pine Anetka Houdkova MinulY tyden jsem mela ve Vestniku zpresu, to jsem obdrtela knitedky od pi. Marie Rihove, deery to spisovatelky Vlasty Javoticke, y e kterYch ona sespsala pohadku Tki zlate vlasy Deda Vneveda ye forme basne a to bych je rada prodala abych mohla penize za ne odvesti pi. Rihove. Byla jsern pkekvapena,, kdyt jsem abdriela telefonem objedno.vky od nekolik pani, takte snad to vne prodam. Velmi me ten', to krajane takto podporuji snahy nani Javoticke, ktera s to jiste zaslouti za vnechny ty pane romany a povidky kterYmi dlouho tenila a bavila nas zde daleko od stare vlasti. Dekuji vnem za laskavost.

Pani Christina Zemankova, z Blessing, ktera jest zde v Dallas pies zimu, podstoupila nedavno menni operaci v nemocnici Medical City Hospital v Dallas a tak rychle se pozdravila, ze mohla jit Viet' den jiti dornii k dceti pi.

Bridewell. Pani Zemo.nkova jest mamtnkou nani dlenky Liddie Pavelkove a cela jeji rodina path k SPJST jit davno. Ona jest opravdu zdrave. a Gila na jeji "mlada," Leta a jiste ji to vnichni pkejeme.

BA) me sdeleno, to ye Ft. Worth nahle zesnul p. Stanley Matula, kterY obeas pfijitdel sem do Dallas. Znam jej jen od videni a ani nevim, zda ma nejakou rodinu neb sourozence. Take nedavno p •inel o tivot nent'astnou nahodou jente do sti v mladem veku p. Raymond Taraba, syn to pi. Herminy Tarabove (rozena Sktivankove). Nente•sti se pry stalo prave kdyt jsme men to onklive podasi a on z jeho bydlinte v Ennis jel do prate sem do Dallas a kdosi do neho vrazil a zabil ho na mist& Mladik tento bydlel s jeho maminkou a jak ji znam, vim, to to je pro ni bolest-

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bate se osobne nezaiame) nebot,' pi. Gabrinova pochaz.i take z deskomorayske vysodiny a jeji rodna, JAROSLAV VRCIILICItt vesnidka sousedi s vesnidkou PHZa trochu lasky gel bych sveta kraj, bylov, u SkutCe, rodinte to moil nel s hlavou odkrytou a gel bych bosSr, bablely Houdkove. Gratuluji mlagel v ledu ® ale v dugi veet4 el zpivat kosy, demu maliki a pfeji mu vnechen gel vichrici vgak sly g speck male. Maminka jeho mute gel pousti ® a mel v srdci perly rosy. bYt hrda, a jen je nkoda, to otec Za trochu lasky set bych sveta kraj, 8tepan Gabrin jit netije, jiste by jak ten, kdo zpiva u dveti a prosi. mel radost z neho. MladY Gabrin studuje sochakstvi a k tomu mu ten "I kdybych cikanskeho rodu byl pfejeme vsechen aspech do ptia posledni jeho potomek, Stich let. piee vynasnaill bych se, Nana tetidka pi. Riltena Zazvoraby cestna pamatka po mne zfistala kova ma nemacneho mantela, ktev dejinach eloveeenstva.

-Frantinek PalackS, rSr jiz pies Wen se nalezi v enniske nemocnici v slabem stavu.

Ptejeme mu brzke uzdraveni a nenou ranou. ZesnulYrn pkeji vednY vrat zas domt. Byl hodne nemoklid a rodine jejich uptimnou sou cen, ale snad to pfejde. strast.

VCera 21. ledna meli mantele Jit po dva tYdny jsme mall velmi Frank Marunakovi peknou oslavu u Spatne podasi nebot' prnelo a hned pfiletitosti 50. vYrodi mantelstvi omrzalo a tento tYclen napadlo i v sins KJT v Ennis. Je.i moji bratrochu snehu a slibuji nam, 2e na tti jsme byli pozvani ale bohutel padne zitra jegte vice a pkinti ty- jsme se nernohli dostavit nasledden pry zase bude to takove. Ten- kern snehovYch vlodek, dehot lituto tYden behem 48 hodin bylo zaz- jenie nebot' jsem slynela, to to bylo namenano asi 50 sratek v rfiznych mac pane. Melt obnoveni slib0 dasti mesta a cot kolik bylo tech, v katolickem kostele a pak po obktere nebyly oznamene? Poraneni fadech vedeti a zabavu, na ktere bylo hodne i nkody na autech, ale pry bylo mnoho lidi. Az se vice dohorni je, kdyt pkijde nada o tivot vim tak pak o tom vice napini. anebo je naddy tetce zranen. Ne- Snih padal huste cele odpoledne a vim, jak ye severnich statech mo- pry napadlo nam asi etyti Mee hou snesti tolik snehu a ottliveho snehu a to se nikam nemohlo jet. poeasi. Tomu my zde v Texasu Dekujeme nanim ptatelinn za po(aspoii v easti) nejsme zvy- zvanku a ptejeme vne dobre, Ma yne to zdravi do dalnich let. kli, to ano?

Dnes me piinel Hospodai a na MladY Jack Millikan mel pied zadni strance victim obrazek mla- nest mesici autonehou pii ktere deho studenta 17. leteho, kterY se omdlel. Kdyt ptinel k sobe tak mu vyznamenal tim; ze na zdi ktera tekli te, jeho pes odbehl smerem obklopuje park v Bronx. N. Y. vel- k face Platte v Nebrasee ale nemi pane vymaloval lokomotivu mohl ho najiti, a on sam zatim teleznice v "letni sezone" a tak jel zpet domil do Illinois. Za nest ye, 2e by elm& myslel, ze skuteC- mesic0 jeho pes ptecestoval 650 ne tato se tam naleza. Stromovi a mil z Nebrasky do Elgin, rhino's kvetineve pozadi namalovala stu- a jednoho dne se objevil na schodentka sl. Garcia. Malit, ktery na- dech sveho pana. Kdo to mOte vymaloval tento mural jest John svetlit, jak ten pes mohl trefiti syn pi. Florence Gabriso- sam od sebe pies takovou dalku ye, ktera me sem tam dopine (the- a At'astne ptijiti dom0? Kdot to

24 jejich dospelou dcerou, kteri da etyki jazyky: deskY, nemeckY anglickY a gpanelsk*. Pan Richard B. Pavlasek, ptedseda KJT Distriktu X. z Alice, Texas. Pan Albin Kueera zastupce za spolek elslo 72 KJT Corpus Christi, Texas a Pani Kristina Knapek, zastupce za spolek Cislo 46 KJT Corpus Christi, Texas.

Tito viZeni a vzieni zastupci byli pfivitani na:sim piedsedou bratrem Frank C. SackYm a ptitomne shromaklene Clenstvo je piivitalo svym potieskem.

Vgichni tito zastupci men Adeleno slovo, kde nam vysvetlili, co se Pfitomne nachazi ye vzduchu v zajmu nag' krajanske vetve v Corpus Christi, Texas Gto mne samotneho se tYki nemohl jsem v sobe potladit radost z takoveho lidouciho Cinnu, abych v to zale gitostl take oteffene nepromluvil ku vgem pfitonmYm v SPJST obouch jazycich. Mluvilo se po dota p CISLO 79 CORPUS CHRISTI micku tim na:gim TexaskYzn niCteni dtenati a redaktore: faint.

Opet pfichizim mezi Vis s teJit po mnoho roku se zde mluvimito fidky, abych Vim zdelil, jak lo jak zavezti na na gich vygich jsme pokrodill s nal sta,vbou ho- Alsolich nag matetsk'y jazyk. Ave budovy. PtiVoiene 2 obrizky vgak v2cly mIstalo Jen pti mluveni. jsou v anglicke dist/ Vestniku Ptitonme Clenstvo projevilo take v tomto disle a ty mohou Vim p4jernnou (least na tomto 2idouVice povedet net moje pero mfitk cim podniku. Bylo ptikrodeno po napsat. Zvetti dist budova je pod kratgim jednini usnegeno take sttechou, tak dalgi price bude zvolit zastupce do zimygleneho vnitt, mimo Apraveni pudy pro par g kolniho vYboru. Zvoleni byli tito koviite. Jsme radi kde stavba po- spolkovi bran: za kid SPJST elskrodila tak dalece, neb zimnf ob- lo 79 Corpus Christi, bratr Frank dobi neni moo pliznive pro stay- Veselka a za Telocvidnou Jednotu by.

Sokol Corpus Christi bratr Monta ftidovi schfize byla zahijena Foster. bratrem ptedsedou Frank C. SacTento zhora jmenovany gkolkYni, it obvyklY eas druhou nada' vYbor se se gel ku dalgi parade v odpoledne katcleho mesice, mimo 7:30 veCer dne 11. ledna. S Leto nejake zvlagtni mane zmeny. t- schtze nemim co oznimit, neb tednici a vYbory pfitomni, at na tento vYbor bude zase konat schasestru fidetni Mildred Elsner, kte- zi v nekolika ptigtich dnech. Net re, byla omluvena. tyto faclky vYjdou tiskem, pak buTato schtze byla poctena namAtg du vedet neco vice areiteho. Neyou neceekivane delegate, od sou- zapomenu to zdelit ye Vestniku. sednich spolkO, ktere konaji sve Ptiklaciam dva obrazky pro oschOze u spolku Morava.n it sins. tislamtl ve Vestniku, aby 61enove Tato delegate nam pri gla oznimit, co nechodi do tech nagich schtzA ze byli ziudastneni schOzi, ktere ko- videli jak stavba nove budovy ponaly spolky KJT a KJT a v o- kraeuje. Je velice 26.doucno aby nech schOzieh bylo jednano o zi- elenstvo vice navgfevovalo schtze vedeni ueeni eesko•morayskeho a bralo zajem o tom, co se poclnijazyka it Corpus Christi, Texas ka pro jejich dobro. fivadim zde jmena vigenYch pod Nenf tomu mot damn°, kdy jinonikatelt: narodovec, Men Sokola a l'idu tePan a pl. Joseph Bittersrnan s hdy Cislo 56 SP,TBT, dal podnet,

vil testi-mesieni Cliff Hall v Jacksonville, Florida ma celkem deset babidek na givu. Z mateiny stra ny je babieka, d ye prabableky a tH pra-prabableity. Z otcovy strany je bableka, prababieka a dye pra-prababieky. Mimo toho ma tfi nevlastni bableky, pet dedeeka a jednoho nevlastniho dedeeka. Jedna jeho pra-pra-pra babieka zemfela pied dvemi lety ye veku 107 a pra-pra-pra dededek se do211 veku 103 let. To to jest zajiste opravdu zylagtni pfipad, *ie ano?

Mnozi uz me volali, Ce jestil vim, kdy se bude hitt deske divadlo v Houstonu a talc je videt, t,e je zijem o to. Jen aby se ptihlasilo dost zijemcft a my mobil jet se podivat.

Snead nam brzo nekdo sail datum abychom mohly konat ptipravy.

Pfigti tYclen budeme miti schOzi Krontku a snad pak budeme vedet co bude dale.

Ve sttedu 1. unora 1978 aby se ptikroeilo ku vudovani desko morayskeho jazyka, te on by se rid pflueil aspori nekolik slov, re se mezi nami nejvice poutivaji.

Maine zde v natich spolcich Clenku, ktera dostala zaklad matetskeho jazyka od site babieky Dolt!

StranskST, jit od nfirozeni it Dallas, Texas. Pozdeji po ptestehoveni se zde do Corpus Christi, navgt&vovala vygi gkoly kde se pflueila apanelsky. Kdy g vstoupila do stavu manielskeho nesla jmerio Anna Marie Castro.

Byla po mnoho rokd vdovou, mela jednu dceru, Linda, dva syny: Leon a Gordon. Ono, se ujala v7udoveni na:s'eho jazyka. Ji jsem byl potaxlan obstarat fidebnice a vyuCovala vederami jednou tSrdne ✓ sokolovni. Kdyt ptitlo mazdelske zamilovani, talc znovu vstoupila do stavu manielskeho. Viecky deti ma dospele a daft zahospodatene. Dcera Linda je vdana a ma deti a ti dva synt jsou svobodni a mail vYnosne zamestnini, Jak pozoruji je tt'astna, kdyt oba tito synove Leon a Gordon et'astne prodelali valku ye Viet Nam. Dodela1i vyeel ekoly po nava ceni se domu. Jeji stay zdravotni byl ohroten staroStrai, kde katda dbala matka podlehla cittm, kdyt jejim detem je givot , ohroten. Mt% zodpovedne zamestnani it tfadovni v tovarni Corn Products.

Byla vidy samostatni. Pfi to veem mnoho Casu venovala zde Sokolu, kde byla nadelnice po mno ho rokt (od roku 1954 do 1961).

Pfevzala misto po Anni Regmundove, ktere, po 15. letem nadelnictvi se vzdala Take byla adetnf zaroved i u tadu Cislo 56 a nyni u radii Cislo 79 je eirma mistoptedsedkyne. Nala si hodneho sympatickeho mantela, kterSr je take Menem techto zde jmenovan$ch spolJul a dobrSrm dinovnikem.

VdConost Kdy2 bYviro dotazovan mojimi blizkYmi pfitely a spolkati, jak se ku nine zachoval rok 1977, tedy jsem kOdemu odpovedel to to byl zase jeden s tech mnoha eteddch rokt, „ pro nine ptekvapujicich Neodekaval jsem tak rnnoho pfatelskSrch projevu. V mnoha plipadech i od neznamYch mi osob, z rnladgi generate. Nenalezam dosti vhodnfich slov upfinuie vgena z hloubi meho nitre

Ve sttedu 1. aura 1978 podekovat. Velice si toho vatim a budu se noddle snalit byti utitednY v tech na gich bratrsko-sessterskYch spolcich, dokud moje zdravi mi dovoli. Uvedomuji si, itcle v tech nag ch spolkovych sclnizich a i jinYch spoledenskYch shromatdenich 1VA/dm po vet gine jeden z tech nejstargich dCastnikit. Oast() se cithn tak, jak je to v to °vetene pisnidce: "K‘dyt nine vgichni kamaradi opustili" Nehodlam opakovat zde co tit bylo uvefejneno ye Vestniku, jen chci k tomu dodat udalosti koncem rokh 1977, ktere take se hluboko vryly do mojeho nitra a do mojeho dermiho zapisniku, kterY si dastedne vedu po mnoho Graduate Katefina Anna Sta ga, dcera mojeho syna Johnny Stage., graduovala dne 16. prosince 1977 v 7:30 veder z University Corpus Christi, Texas kde dostala vysveddeni (Diplom) k vyudovani vefejnYch statnich gkol. Syn Johnny a jeho hod na mantelka, Elsie, mne do jejich auta, abych mold byti pti tomen graduate a spoledne hostiny.

Vanoeniho gtedreho vedera dne 24. prosince 1977, v sabotu, jsem se ziidastnil u syna a jeho mantelky Elsie v jejich domove. Byl to take jeden nezapomenutelnY den, ve kterem jsem se citil gt'astnY videt okolo sebe v gechny zdrave a nektere ty vnoudata 1 pra-pravnou -data pine energie a humoru, pfi rozbalovani jejich vanodnich nadilek. V mesici prosinci jsem byl dost zamestnan odpovedet na 38 "Blahopfani," ktere byly dodane po g -tau.

87 Narozeniny Z Austinu od dcery Lilinky, jsem dostal zpravu, ye ktere ml oznamovala ze dne 31. prosinee pHjede se svojirna dceredkami, Paula 221eta, Nancy 18 lets a hoch pomoc oslavit moje narozeniny. Me11 k toinu vyrnefenY das; sobotu, nedeli a pondeli.

Sobotami dopoledne na radiove stanici KSIX slygime program pod jmenem "Polka Party" kde uslygime nagi eesko--Morayskou hudbu, s oznamovanim jrnen kdo dal zahrat a komu je to venovane. Bylo 11 hodin kdyi jsem si vzpomnel ze je dnes program, tak jsem spojil moje radio s eletrikou a

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zrovna uslygel moje jrneno a jme no pisne "Moje potegenr (My Darling Waltz) zahrino. Timto vtele dekuji za vzpominku k mourn narozeninam spolkove sestfe Helen Pavelkove z Robstown a cele Pavelkove kapeli. Po ty tfi dny bylo pino ruchu a po odjezciu jsem nekolik din tesknil za nimi. V pondeli 26. prosince jsme u nos doste.li jeden palec de gte. Byl potfebny; vtechno se rozzelenalo.

Ten samY tyden jsem dostal zpravu telefonem ye ktere mi ozna mila maim Kathrynka Staga, upsala smlouvu se 'akolni administraci a zadne vyudovat dne 9. ledna. Skola se nachazi v jeji blizkosti. Velice se na to te gila aby svoje nabyte vedomosti mohla vAtepovat do tech co jednou nastoupi nage mista. Svoji graduaei si uspigila tim, kde poutfvala letni prazdniny pc) nekolik rail V jeji tilde vynduje 26 deti. Yam radost kde jeji snateni bylo oceneno. Pravda mi tyto clny zeskoiaci ji mall radi. Je to jen oplata, kde ona vtdy mela vaecimy deti take rada.

Mela pro deti zvlagtni porozumeni.

V pondeli 16. ledna nam zde spadlo palce degte.

Pro mne a mnohe tento nista,vajici rok zadina pfiznive; jen aby to inflace nepobitila vgeehny tace vyclelane uspory moje.

Lekarny maji vetgi plijem ode mne net lekati. Nemocnice a Opa trovny minule 3 roky nemely utitek ze nine.

S bratrskYm pozdravem zustave.

John Stage. zpravodaj.

Pozn. red.: Prove po obdrieni dopisu bratr Staga telefonicky zdelil, ze zadatkem 3. finora v patek v Del Mar kolejl se zaCne vyuCovat Cesky jazyk od 6:30 do 10:30 veder katdy patek. Vyudovat bude p. Josef Bittersmann z Victorie, a maji lit 20 studenta zapsano. Zdeill, ze zasluha patl'I pi.

Knapkove od KJZT i panu Ku6erovi.)

- SPJST RAD SLOVANSKA LIPA CISLO 66, WACO Nagi lednovou schnzi zahajil nag novY pfedseda bratr Henry (Hank) West ye 2 hodiny odpoledne za piitomnosti 85 Menu. Nasledkem e jsme nemeli schuzi v prosinci tak protokol z listopadove schtize nebyl Cten.

Byly etene dopisy a ifety, ktere se vyfidily dle potteby a fiety jsme zaplatili. Darlene Engelke pfedetla zlagtni tadost od f adu Chao 178, Longview v ktere nam poslali losovni tickety ku prodeji; byl podan nosrh abysme je prodali.

Navrh byl podporoven jednohlasne.

Byly dtene zpravy titednikft a za majetkovY vYlxir podala zprivu Darlene Engelke, za nalevnu a kuchyfi bratr Emil Hanut, za sill bratr Frank Miller, za zabavni vybor sestra Annie Hanu g za mlidet sestra Libby Parma a zanemoeeskY vYbor sestha Agnes Mazanee a fekla nam ae maminka Stransk ► nam darovala $50. na ucteni jeji -hozesnul mate bYvalho dobreho pracovnika nageho f adu ktereho i po tech mnoho rokfi jeg -tevlicposradme.Bu zeme lehka, a Best jeho pamatee.

Dale nam zdelila, ze poslala pozdravni listky temto &enure.: Filomena Miller, Martin Owen, James Moore a Janice Bessire; doufame ze se brzy uzdravi. Br. Martin Owens ale zemtel a povstali jsme k tithe modlitbe, budit jemu nase zerne lehka. Br. Owens byl testnym Cienem nageho tadu a mnoholetYm utednikern, kterY zastupo val zakonnY (dad. jsme tyto nove Cleny do nageho fadu: Bobby Jean Bryant, Stewart J. Scott, Jeremy K. a Amy Mitchell, Raymond W. a Paula J. Carey, Kristin L. Palms, Tracy H. Urech, Robert L. a Mary Pickett, Ruben Nunez, Timothy J. Klish, Frank C-Cinek a Dennis Pavlidek.

Od nageho fadu k fadu Nove Kvety dislo 35 si vzal pfestupni listinu br. Ernest Dietrich. Doufame, le se u nos novYm olenOra bude libit a ae budou navitevovat na ge schfize.

Dale navrhla sestra Dorothy Moore pi. Marie Bushing co Cestnou Clenkyni a byla Jednohlasne piljata.

Pak pfedseda a mistoptedseda u stanovili tyto vYbory: Na revizni vStor (Auditing) Gene Gerlich, Johnny Gaidugek a Leon Hensel; na povzbuzovaci vYbor (Cheer) Agnes Mazanec, Libby Parma, Filomena Miller, Polly Gaidub'ek, Ju liene Hensel; na stitni (Grievance) Eugene Gerlich, Bennie Engelke, Silas Smith, Weldon Galler a Leon Hensel; na zdravotni (Health) Ed

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Bylo usneeene aby piled schtze .zadala. v 2 hodiny odpoledne tak si to poznaete; ptieti sehtize bude konana tteti nedeli v finoru podle kalendate 19. imora tak se veichni dostavte a berte podil na jednani naelch schfizi.

Dvetni cenu vyhrala sestra Rosie Galler v dospeltch a schfize byla ukeneena a ptikrodilo se k debit vedeti a nekteti zustali pti televizi a pozorovala kopanou ale my jsme jell domu. Tak jestli jsem new vynechal talc to nebylo zumysine nebot' schfize ela dosti prudko a je me to nekdy teiko vee zachytit.

S bratrsktm pozdravem, Otto Hanue, eeskt dopisovatel SPJST

SLIB VERNOSTI VLAJCE SPOJEITECH UAW/ slibuji vernost vlajce Spojentch stint ameriektch a republice, kterou zastava, jeden narod, pod Bohem nedelitelny se svobodou a spravedlnost 'seem."

Unie se iiesky Let Us Study Czech Lekce ctvrta — The Fourth Lesson Read the following exercises and words out LOUD with your parents or friends.

Kam jdete?

Where are you going? neni doma The pupil is not at home.

Mara Wad. I am hungry Co je to?

What Is that?

Co je tote?

What is this?

Slovnieek — Vocabulary zahrada — garden per° — pen zak— pupil kde — where (no action involved) kam — where to (whither — with action) ne — no mapa — map hiad hunger tabak — tobacco banka — bank mlada — young (f) stark — old (fem.) a —and ale — but kola — school doma — at home pojd' sem — come here jsem — I am Mluvnice — Grammar 1. Conjugation of the verb BE "to be" 1st person — jsem, I am 2nd person — jsi, you are 3rd person — je, he, she or it 1$ Plural 1st person — jsme, we are 2nd person — jste, you are 3rd person — jsou. they are

2. The Demonstrative Adjectives The demonstrative adjective "this" is translated in Czech by ten, to, tato, and toto, TENTO is always used with masculine nouns; TATO with feminine and TOTO with neuter nouns.

3. The Personal or Subject Pronouns Singular 1st person — ji,, I 2nd person — ty, you 3rd person — on, he ona, she ono, it 1st person — my, we 2nd person — vy, you 3rd person — oni, they (Masc.) ony, they (fem.) ona, they (Neutee) 1. Copy the expressions and vocabulary into a notebook and memorize them.

2. Memorize the conjugation of btti "to be".

3. Classify the nouns that are given in the vocabulary as to their gender.

4. Place the correct demonstrative adjective tento, tato, toto, before each noun in the vocabulary.

Get your friends or parents to help you with the pronunciation.

Do them together. Clip and save each lesson, and compile them into notebook form, if you desire. Set aside a regular time each week for the study of these lessons.

Read the following verse together, and see if you can translate it.

Polta dka Prot maminko, se chveje ta biiza Poslouchi, co si ptici povidaji.

Co, matko, si ptici povidaji?

Jak pod veeerem je vila postrailla.

A jak je vila postrailla?

Honila bilou holubieku v hat Prot honila bilou holubleku v hail?

Byla by se ji v tfini utopila.

Jak by se ji v tfini utopila?

Chtela tam zobnout hvezdu spadlou z nebe.

Zdai, rnatielco, tu hvezdu vylovila?

To nevim, dite — ale kdyi zas k lici ta vila tiskla bilou holubici, tu zlibala ji tak, jak ted' ji tebe' J.V. Slidek ---111P-1111T

Ve stfedu 1. imora 1978 PUTOVAN1 ZA PUVODNI P1URODOU Od okamtiku, kdy podatkem 17. stoleti vstoupili Evropane na americky kontinent, aby ho kolonizova pohlfieli oni i jejich potomci a dali pkistehovalci na divokou rodu kolem sebe hlavne a jen jako na obrovskY zdroj surovin, pOdy a bohatstvi. Take prukopnici, ktefi putovali dale na zipad a osidlovali nova oblasti, ale tea dteva.ki, teda11, stavitele 'ieleznie a kapitani myslu sahali bez rozpakti a bez ohledt na budoucnost do tohoto zdroje, aby si vybudovali stale bohatti a snacinelgi divot. Byly poke.ceny cele lesy, aby byla vybudovana mesta a vystaveny 2eleznice, by ly vysugeny modaly a pfemeneny na ornou pt du a rychle proudici teky byly spoutany pi-ehradami. A tak to pokraeovalo ptes 250 let.

Teprve tehdy, kdy pfirodnich zdro ju povatlive ubylo, kdy jit skoro zanikla panenska pilvodni — priroda a divoeina, zadali si Ameridon() uvedomovat jeji hodnotu. A tak koncem 19. stoleti a zejmena pak podatkem 20. stoleti se zadalo prosazovat hnuti za ochranu ptirody, jehot velkSrm propagatorem byl president Roosevelt. Pomohl prosadit zakon, podle nehod bylo pougito v*nosu z prodeje statnich pozemka na vykoupeni lesu a vytvo teni lesnich rezervaci v peel federalni vlady, z nicht mnohe byly pozdeji ptetvoteny v tzv. narodni parky. Soil:dame president Roosevelt Uspegne pusobil na guvernery jednotlivVch americkSich stall, aby i na jejich fizemi byly vytvoteny statni parky (reservace).

Je ovgem skuteehosti, *ge atnericke o ochranu ptirody jakkoli obdivuhocine v zemi. kde soukroma, iniciativa a podnikani byly povfigeny na princip nej yyggi — dosahlo ureitVch fispechu at v dobe, kdy plIvodni ptiroda obrovske 6fisti statu byla jiz ptetvotena, nebo dokonce znieena. Proto nejkrasnjgi ptirodni oblasti mohly Wi t vytveteny pfedev gim v zapadni 'east' Spojen'Ych state, ktera je vzdalena od pramyslovYch a obchodnich center a i svou nehostinnosti rastala stra nou pozornosti farmatt a podnika Lehi.

Zde y e Wyoming, Utah, Arizona, Kalifornii, Coloradu i jiWrch americkVch state jsou nejkrasneMi a nejvetgis narodni porky.

27 Na zapad USA, tedy do nejkrasnejg ich pkirodnich reservaci, zamirile i nage prazdninova cesta, kterou jsme podnikli autem. Prvni naL vytydenY cil byl v hornate obla.sta Black Hills v Jitni Dakota, rekread ni a turisticke oblasti. (Nedayno zde hostoval esl. orchestr Amati z Kraslic, kterST v blizkem. Rapid City ziskal peed lety neoficielni svetove prvenstvi mezi dechorimi orchestry.)

Utabotili jsme se v reservaci sta tu Jan' Dakota, nazvane Custer, na jehog itzemi jsme mohli pozoro vat zejmena volne dijici bizony a muly. Jednou z nejvettich atrakci parku jsou obrovske, 18-20 nietrii vysoke oblideje otyt americk*ch pre vytesane do duly hory Mt. Rushmore. Ptedstavuji prvnicb 150 let existence USA a symbolizuji.

G. Washingtona — zaloteni Unie, T. Jeffersona dekiarace nezavislosti, A. Lincoln — zachovani Unie a Theodor Roosevelt — rozgiteni statu a ochranu pfirodnich Sochy byly tesany po mnoho let podinaje rokem 1927, s pomoci modernich strojA a pod vedenim monumentalniho sochate Gutzona Borgluma.

Park Custer je pozoruhodnY i tim, ze podle zakona statu Dakota je od roku 1967 ke vstupu do tohoto parku tteba zakoupit prakazku za $2, platnou na jednu letni sezonu a opravnujicf ta g ke vstupu do 16 dalgich statnich parka a rekreaenich oblasti. Podle zakona musi byt vVnosu pou gito pro ztizovani dalgich statnich 0340. nebo ke zlepgeni vybavenl existujicich porn a rekreadnich oblasti.

Penez nesmi bit poutito na platy personalu, fidribu nebo na betnY provoz parku.

Taboligte ye statnich a federalnich parcich USA, kde jsme nejeasteji nocovali, jsou jeclineenYm mis tern pro poznani pfirody, a to jak to zdanlive naive, tak i zvitat, kte rd, jsou pfitahovana k taborilm mot nosti najit pomerne snadno neco k snedku. Hned pfi jednom z pr y -nichtaboemnprobudila stied nod man2elka s tim, *te ye stanu nem nebo nekdo jc. Nejsem nejak na tyto druhy strachu Many* a chtel jsem tedy spat dale, ale net se tak stalo. jsem sknted ne cinkani pfibort z pfedni easti nateho stanu, kde jsme nechali na zemi krabici s jidlem, pfibory a po-

dobne. Otevfel jsem zdrhovadlo nasi lamee" a ve svetle elek tricke svitilny jsem uvidel male C.:er noble chlupate zviratko, jak se pro bird, krabici. Me pritomnosti aid svetla se neleklo a na me "hue neuteklo, nybrd se ke mne Othello za.dy a zvedlo ocas. Ihned jsem s pokusy o zapla geni presto'. Ally bylo jasno: slo o skunka neboli "smrad'ocha", ptibu gneho naaeho tchote, av gak s Udinky mnohcm pro nikavej gimi. Jim zasatene Usti odevu nebo stanu je nutno — .jak alespofi zkugeni zndmi tvrdili zahodit. Nag skunk se ehoval (=erne sve povesti: nebojacne as drze se v proudu svetla probiral ,krabici, at se dobral skoro u dna jakYchsi sugenek, mandlovVch cukro vinek v dokolade a dal gich dobrot a pied na gimi zraky je zcela nerugene setral. Po dvaceti minutach dustojne opustil stan. Rychle jsme se zvedli a udelali, co jsme men udinit hned: dali vegkere jid lo do auto. Tohoto pouderu jsme se jit drteli i nadale a modno te se nam to yypla.tilo.

Jan HajnSt Z easopisu Vlasta -SPJST--

LADISLAV STEHL1K Znova jsem uvidel svfij kraj s rybniky rozzatenfml Sttibrne jisktila rasa, dech lip val smysly mymi.

Ticho se koutilo z tal v srdci kaidi6ky zvuk.

Horoucne hladil jsem ovsy, studanky v nfiruti luk.

Na tistech vanku jsem citil hetmanku nahotkly deck.

A slunce, jak da yno v detstvi, zlatilo htebeny sttech.

Znova jsem uvidel sviij kraj s rybniky rozzatenymi.

Cajky jsem uslyg el v parach zakvIlet mezi nimi.

V rakosi tesknily viny, dive' krok vznagel se z tray.

Vlny hor nad lesy v claim ptehral mi nesly gny splay.

Sumenim sosen si vzlykni, maj ver gi, do techto chva.

Pugkvorcem zayoii mi prudce, at vim, at vim, g'e jsem tu byl.

V2STNIK IMISEMIGEM.

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SPIST CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY NOTICE: Standing announcements of lodge meeting dates are found in the Bulletin Board section. * * Lodge No. 4, Hallettsville Sunday, Feb. 12 — Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

— SPJST — Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood Friday, Feb. 3 — Social Night, '7:30 Saturday, Feb. 4 — Public dance; John Bradshaw and the CenTexas Playboys, 8:30 p.m. p.m. Public is invited Friday, Feb. 10 — Social Night, 7:30 p.m. Public is invited Sunday, Feb. 12 — SPJST Lodge 6 meeting, 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 14 -- Cottonwood Water Supply Corporation annual meeting, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 16—DeKalb meeting Friday, Feb. 17 — Social Night, 7:30 p.m. Public is invited — SPJST — Lodge No. 9, Snook Wed., Feb. 1 — Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.; youth club, 6:30 p.m.

— SPJST -Lodge No. 13, Dime Box Saturday, Feb. 4 -- Good Vibrations Saturday, Feb. 11 — Blue Sunsets Saturday, Feb. 18 — Telstars Saturday, Feb. 25 — Nu-Notes SPJST —

Lodge No. 18, Elgin Saturday, Feb. 4 — Reece Bros. C/W Saturday, Feb. 11 — Texas Brass Saturday, Feb. 18 — Country Edition C/W Sunday, Feb. 19 — Leo Majek (4-9) Saturday, Feb. 25 — Little . Fishermen — SPJST Lodge No 24, Cyclone (Flag Hall) Saturday, Feb. 4 -- Roy Bobbin and The Availables Wed., Feb. 8 — Reg, lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 11 — Gregar-Fenny wedding dance; music by Moods Saturday, Feb. 18 — Debonaires Saturday, Feb. 25 — New Casuals (Dross Regulations: Dresses and pant• salts for women; men: no blue bane).

SPJST --

Lodge No 25, Ennis Saturday, Feb. 4—Noblemen (C/W) Saturday, Feb. 25 — Battle Dance; Jodie Mikula vs. Country Boys

Lodge No. 28, East Bernard Sunday, Feb. 5 — Lodge meeting, 2 p.m., also social following the meeting — SPJST — Lodge No. 29, Taylor Sunday, Feb. 5 — Battle dance — Vrazels vs. Matocha, 4 to 10 Tuesday, Feb. 7 — Senior Citizen Members' party, 1:30 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 12 — Monthly lodge meeting; youth club meeting, 4 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 18 — Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six, 8:30-12:30 — SPJST — Lodge No. 39, Bryan Saturday, Feb. 4 — Fabulous Six Saturday, Feb. 11 — Edwin Gaas and The Top Five Saturday, Feb. 18 — Country Combinations SatUrday, Feb. 25 — Vrazels SPJST -

Lodge No. 47, Seaton Saturday, Feb. 4 — Harold Strand Orch of Waco Sunday, Feb. 5 — Lodge and Youth Club meetings, 2 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 11 — Gilbert Kautz Tuesday, Feb. 14 — Choral Practice 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 17—Youth Club fundraising night; stew supper, 7:30 Saturday, Feb. 18—The Hi-Toppers Tuesday, Feb 21 — Board meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 25 — Blue Vest Boys Tuesday, Feb. 28 — Choral practice, '7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 4 — Edwin Gaas & The Top Five, from Caldwell (Drees Policy: Ladies, dresses onl y: men, no clue leans.

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Lodge No. 48, Beyersville Sunday, Feb. 5 — Lodge meeting and chili supper at 3 p.m. Bring ingredients SPJST —

Lodge No. 54, West Saturday, Feb. 4 — Matous-Kucera wedding reception and dance Saturday, Feb. 11 — ZahirniakScott wedding recept. and dance Saturday, Feb. 18 — Roznos-Bittge wedding reception and dance Saturday, Feb. 25 — Janek-Marek wedding reception and dance Saturday, Mar. 4 — Veselka-Pavlovsky wedding reception-dance Sunday, Mar. 5 — Initiation of CDA members and dinner SPJST —

Lodge No. 66, Waco (Linden Hall) Saturday, Feb. 4 -- The Blue Vest Boys Saturday, Feb. 11 -- Jimmie Nemec and The Music Masters Sunday, Feb. 12 — Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 18 — Jodie Mikula Orch.

Every Su day — Game Night, 7 P.M. — SPJST —

Lodge No. 74, Lovelady Saturday, Feb. 4 — Crockett Westerneers Saturday, Feb. 11 - 7- Country Express Saturday, Feb. 18 — Music Masters Saturday, Feb. 25 — American Sunrise (All of our re gular Saturday ni ght dames are from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. Lod ge phone 544-8200; — SPJST

Lodge No. 80, Holland Saturday, Feb. 4 — People's Choice Saturday, Feb. 11 — Private party Saturday, Feb. 18 — Gentres Saturday, Feb. 25 — The Moods — SPJST -Lodge No. 81, Needville Tuesday, Feb. 14 — Annual chili supper; pastry donations will be appreciated — SPJST -Lodge No. 84, Dallas Saturday, Feb. 4 — Dance; Jodie Mikula Polka Band Saturday, Feb. 18 — Dance; Vrazel Polka Band SPJST —

Lodge No. 88, Houston Friday, Feb. 3 — Bobby Heiman and The Hi-Country Saturday, Feb. 4 — Lee Roy Matocha (Polka Time) Friday, Feb. 10 — Nick Navarro Orch. (ballroom music) Saturday, Feb. — 11 — The Texas Dutchmen (polka time) Sunday, Feb. 12—Anniversary Day celebration; dinner 11:30-3:00; social 2-4 p.m.; Free dance, 5 to 9 p.m. — Joe Patek Band Monday, Feb. 13 -- Monthly lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m..

Friday, Feb. 17 — Adolph Hoffner and The Pearl Wranglers Saturday, Feb. 18 — Ed Gerlach (ballroom music) Saturday, Feb. 25 — Les Blume (Ballroom music) Social ever y Thursda y night at 8 p.m.

Supp er served from 5 to 8 P.m. Breakfast is served at our Friday and Saturday night dances and special dances.

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Wednesday, February 1, 1978 Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth Thursday, Feb. 9 — Ladies Circle meets at 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, Feb. 11 — El Texa Grotto dance; Panther City Polka Boys Sunday, Feb. 12 — Monthly Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 18 — 4th Degree KC dance Saturday, Feb. 25 — Lodge dance; Adamcik's Orch. (Free dance instructions 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.)

SPJST —

Lodge No. 177, Academy Saturday, Feb. 4 — The Nu-Notes of San Antonio Saturday, Feb. 11 — The American Sunrise Saturday, Feb. 18 — Jerry Dee and The Western Flames Saturday, Feb. 25 — Jerry, Butch and The Gentres

Lodge No. 107, Floresville Sunday, Feb. 5 — Regular lodge meeting, 3:30 p.m.

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Lodge No. 178, Longview-Kilgore Saturday, March 4 — Formal dedication and opening of new lodge home. Watch for further details.

Lodge No. 130 Dallas & Sokol Zizka Saturday, Feb. 11 — Harold Strand Saturday, Feb. 25 — Polka Patriots of Dallas (Dress Code: Women — dresses, evening pantsuits: men — coats, leisure suits, shirts Weida trousers, no blue Jeans).

SPJST

Lodge No. 135, Ennis Intortainmont every Friday night at 8 DM. SPJST —

Lodge No. 142, Houston New lodge building is now open for weddings, showers, parties, etc.

Call 862-6291 or 861-6822.

— SPJST — Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth Wed., Feb. 1 — Friendship Club meeting, 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas School Cafeteria Sunday, Feb. 12 — Monthly lodge meeting, 3 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 18 — Dance; music

by Lee Roy Matocha acme Night each Friday — 7:30 PM. — SPJST —

Lodge No. 172, Pasadena Saturday, Feb. 11 — Harry Griffith and the Other Country Saturday, Feb. 25 — Dixie Kings Saturday, March 11 — Knights of Dixie Saturday, March 25 — Mimes

Second Wednesday of each month: youth club meetin g at 6:30 V.M.: adult meeting.

7•30 p.m.

Oame NIt.at every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.; kitchen open — SPJST —

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

— SPJST —

Lodge No. 179, Warrenton Friday, Feb. 10 — Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.; youth meeting 8 p.m.; social following meetings • SPJST — Lodge No. 180, Burleson Thursday, Feb. 2 — Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m at St. Ann's — SPJST — Lodge No. 181, Montgomery County Family game nights every Thursday, at 8 p.m. Conroe Ballroom — SPJST — Lodge No. 185, New Braunfels Thursday, Feb. 2 — Lodge meeting, 8 p.m. at Eagles Hall, 237 E. South St. Youth Club meets at 7:30 p.m.

to 9 p.m., with music by the Clover Leaf Orchestra of New Braunfels.

— SPJST — Lodge No. 188, Centerville Saturday, Feb. 4 — Mark King Sunday, Feb. 5 — Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. at new lodge bldg.

Saturday, Feb. 11 — Music Masters (Dances will be held at the Old Carver School, from 8 to 12 p.m.)

Sunday, March 12 — Dedication of new lodge home. Details forthcoming.

— SPJST

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Lodge No. 187, Round Rock Sunday, Feb. 12 — Official chartering ceremonies at Lodge No. 18, Elgin, in the Stardust Ballroom.

Noon meal at 12, chartering ceremonies at 2, dance from 4

Hog. lodge meetings every 2nd Wednesday of each month. Dances 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Socials every Thursday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m.. Executive meetings 4th Wednesday of month, 7:30 p.m. Lodge location 911 1. Shaw, Phone 472-9388 — SPAT —

Lodge No. 173, Galveston Sunday, Feb. 19 — Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. in La Marque of the KC Hall Sunday, Mar. 12 — District V spring meeting, KC Hall in La Marque — SPAM —

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