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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 VOLUME 66, NUMBER 10 MARCH 8, 1978

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK Maps showing directions to the District V and District VI meeting sites are in this issue for our members' information. You are encouraged to attend your district meetings. * * March 7th marked the birthday of Tomas Garrigue Masaryk, the first president of the Czechoslovak Republic. He is known as "President-Liberator" by the people of his country. We recently, observed the birthdays of Lincoln and Washington. The lives of many great men teach us many things, one of which, is to have unswerving faith in what you believe in and stand for. A person who is respected has his own convictions, is not afraid to state and explain them and defend them and is a person who is able to gain friends and their respect and trust and a person of strong convictions and has a very strong backbone. If a person has a negative approa.ch and attitude, then his ability to build and be constructive in his thinking is almost pill. The three great men mentioned above were all men with their own strong convictions and constitutions.

Many people look at that type of person with awe and many others with envy. Those who would see them with envy, feel that success fell into their laps by itself, how-

Home Home is where you can be silent and still be heard ...

When you can ask and find out who you are ...

Where people laugh with you about yourself ...

Where sorrow is divided and joy multiplied .. .

Where we share and love and grow. ever, all would be very wrong, we are sure. We must all realize that the power to lead us to the little gate called "success" is within each one of us individually, and nowhere else. No one will lead us or push us to that little gate; we, and we alone, can do that. If we have our minds filled with thoughts of our illness, bad luck, our poor economic state, etc., then we have no place left in our mind for anything constructive. Think about this.

Had President Masaryk carried a defeatist attitude even after the hard-earned independence sof his country was won, with great assistance from the United States and President Wilson, then he would not have been able to accomplish what he and Dr. Eduard Bones did. Bringing democracy to

the Czechoslovak Republic was not a simple task. President Masaryk ran head-on into resistance with his devout belief in our Americantype of democracy. There were minorities demanding to be heard from, his land reforms met strong opposition, he found resistance in his decision to separate church and state and many other changes patterned after ours. However, with kind and respectful conviction's, he brought the republic together, and Czechoslovakia became known as the most democratic country in entire Europe.

Let us hope we are still setting forth the example our United States exemplified to the world at that time! For a time in the last few years our example was not exactly the best, however, our system proved itself equal to the task. * * To most people, there seems to be something worthwhile pertaining to the word "property," simply because our Society has reserved a place for property, and rightly so. To some people who value property as we do, it is of interest to learn that most persons do not think of life insurance as property.

The main 'objective of property is to remember its value or produce income. If we are going to mention property, then we must examine

PRESIDENT'S NET FIGURES REPORT ON PAGE 3

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VESTNIK Entered as Second Class Matter Januar y 3rd, 1933, at West. Texas, under the Act of Congress of Au gust 24, 1922.

OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SLAVONIC BENEVOLENT ORDER OF THE STATE OF TEXAS EDITOR — R. J. SEFCIK P.O. BOX 85, WEST. TEXAS 76691 RES. 1204 N. DAVIS STREET Roc' (817) 826-5989 — Office: 826-3312 PUBLISHERS: CRC HOSLOVAK PUB. CO ., WEST. TX Subscri p tion: $5.00 Per Year

SUPREME LODGE SPJST 520 N. Main St. — Temple Tx 76501 Phone: AC 817 773-1575 P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 NICK A. MORRIS, President Res. 985-2378 JOE B. HEJNY, Vice President Res. 778-1785 LEONARD MIKESKA, Secy.-Treas.

Res. 778-3720 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

DISTRICT III — Edward Mazenec, Chmn.

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

Route 7. Box 834 — Lubbock 79401 DISTRICT I -- Melvin H. Skrabanek, Sec. PO Box 270 — Caldwell 77836 DISTRICT II — Ruby L. Bolton 1017 South 23rd, Temple 76501 DISTRICT V — Tommy H. Lostak PO Box 194 -- Danbury 77534 DISTRICT VI — Sophie Dybala Star Rt., Box WA -- Ganado, Tx 77962 DISTRICT VII — Emil E. Matula 303 Gayle'— San Antonio, Tx 78223 BY-LAW COMMITTEE

JERRY MILAN Chairman 6208 Lakeside Dr. — Fort Worth 76135 MRS. THELMA RRNC1R, Secretary 10610 Stonewall Blvd.—Corpus Christi 78410 STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR

MRS. DOROTHY MASSEY, PO Box 100, Temp le, Tx 76501 — Res. Phone 773-3101 STATE FIELD MANAGER

SILAS H. SMITH — PO Box 100.

Temple, Tx 76501 — Phone AC 817; 773-1575 Home Phone 817; 756-3427 DISTRICT SALES REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT _I

Bennie F. Trcalek -- Route 3 Caldwell . Tx 77836 -- Ph: AC 713; 272-8146 DISTRICT II

Lad, T. 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, 10126 Moorberry Lane Houston, Tx 77080 — Ph: 713; 468-3126 DISTRICT VI

Edwin Smaistrla, 305 Birchwood Dr..

Victoria, Tx 77901 — Ph: AC 512; 573-7679 DISTRICT VII

DIRECTORS; JOHN A. KUBENA, Dist. I Res.: AC 713 968-3937 P.O. Box 308, La Grange 78945 HENRY VITEK, Dist. II 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 75226 STANLEY BROZ, Dist. IV AC 915; 442-3271, Lowake, Tx 76855 LOUIS HANDS, Dist. V AC 713; 862-6866 (Res.) 2525 West T. C. Jester Blvd.

Houston 77008 MATT S. VANEK, Dist. VI AC 512; 578-2687 1609 Northgate, Victoria, Tx 77901 BOB BAYER, Dist. VII AC 512; 393-6960 or 736-4666 Route 2, Box 154A Floresville Mil

Mrs. Tillie Valchar — Route 1, Box 55 Jourdanton, 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

Ed Kamas — 11012 Genetta Drive Dallas, Tx 75228 — Ph: AC 214: 270-3176 DISTRICT IV

Mrs. Ed. Heisler — Route 1 Seymour, Tx 76380 — Ph: AC 817; 888-3309 DISTRICT V

Richard S. Wahlber g — 10506 Mayfield Rd., Houston, Tx 77043 — Ph: AC 713; 468-2497 DISTRICT VI

Mrs. Frank Brdecka — Route 1, Box 150 Rosenberg, Tx 77471 — Ph: AC 713, 232-2085 DISTRICT VII

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the circumstances and conditions under which our property might increase and produce income. A farm will produce income if it will produce a crop which can be sold for a profit. A building structure will produce income if it is properly managed and kept in perpetual care, and if it can be leased.

The subject of life insurance, the property which we talk about is to produce income under various conditions, namely when income from other sources has ceased. It will produce income when its owner has aged, and it will guarantee to do this for the remainder of life.

It is well-known that Our Society has many fertile and virgin areas to work in. The situation being as it is, makes it more necessary that all of us brothers and sisters, lodge representatives, work that much more diligently to obtaM good new members and grow with time. * * Maybe some of the new members of the SPIST are not fully aware of the fact that fraternals, as a whole, were the first democratic society to be organized in this country. In comparison most all of the societies keep their level on a horizontal basis, whereas the fraternals brought about the vertical base where it was possible for a person to climb from one level to the next. The societies' workers were the first to give financial aid, personal care and assistance to indivduals, as well as farnlies and organizations. Needless to say, fraternities were doing their part long before this country came up with Social Security.

NEWSBRIEFS Ground-Breaking at Lodge 180, Burleson Formal ground-breaking ceremonies for the new lodge home construction are set for 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 1st, at the building site on 1-35 West, just south of Burleson adjoining the city limits of Burleson. Participating in the ceremonies from the Supreme Lodge will be SL President Nick Morris and District III Director Brother Sid Pokladnik, together with local lodge officers and local dignitaries. Lodge members and interested persons are invited to attend.

Wednesday, March 8, 1978

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SCHEDULE OFFICERS' WORKSHOPS 1978 PRESIDENTS AND VICE PRESIDENTS, SECRETARIES, FINANCIAL SECRETARIES, AND TREASURERS

FROM lab PRESIDENT'S OFFICE Net Figures From 1977 And Other Information

Dear Members: Now that our annual statement to the Insurance Department in Austin and the actuary's work have been completed, (a little earlier this year), we can report to you on the net gain figures for 1977, as of 31 December 1977. Article 31(b) of our by-laws also stipulates that the president make periodic reports to the membership.

1977 was the biggest and best year ever for the SPJST --- a record year. We registered good gains in all phases of our operations.

During the past few years, the SPJST has continued its overall growth, both in membership and insurance in force. Since net gain is the only real measure of a company's growth, I wish to submit that for the year 1977 we had a net gain of 1,551 members and a net increase in insurance of $10,015,100. (1,474 members and $9,349,533 in insurance in 1976). Compared to other fraternal societies, these figures are quite favorable, especially when you consider that we operate only in the State of Texas. (These net figures are arrived at after subtracting the number of lapses, expirys, deaths, surrenders and maturities.)

A special tribute for these excellent results goes to everyone involved in sales of insurance at all levels of our Society. We sincerely appreciate the efforts of all these fine workers-fraternalists, because without their efforts and demonstrated loyalty, this achievement would not .have been possible. The credit for this effort is also extended to all of those in; the SPJST who have, in their own way, helped promote the SPJST. As I have stated many times previously, all Of us are, in fact, "salesmen" by

(Note: It was necessary to change the dates of the Hallettsville and Taylor workshops; Taylor will be first this year.)

Saturday, March 11 — Taylor, Lodge 29 Saturday, March 18 —Hallettsville High School 3rd and Ridge Sts. (East of Water Tower) (HOSTED BY LODGE NO. 4)

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Saturday, April 1 — Ennis, Lodge 25 (NOTE: ALL SECTIONS WILL MEET THIS YEAR AT LODGE 25) THE SCHEDULE FOR ALL WORKSHOPS AND ALL SECTIONS IS AS FOLLOWS: 10 a.m. to 10:45 — session 15-minute break 11 to 11:45 — session 12 noon to 1 p.m. — noon meal

(Section pictures will also be taken during noon hour) 1 to 2:10 — session

2:15 — final and joint session CONDUCTED BY SUPREME LODGE OFFICERS Make A Special Effort To Be There; You and Your Lodge Will Benefit By It (See accompanying article for further details) —Supreme Lodge, SPJST

virtue of the fact that we all help promote the SPJST. We are also delighted to report that for the first time in the history of the SPJST we had four million-dollar producers: Sister Jacquelyn Wakefield of Lodge 188 in Centerville (District I), Brother Chester Shmoldas of Lodge 74 Lovelady (District II), Sister Birdie Hilsher of Lodge 88 Houston (District V), and Brother Ray Woy-

tek of Lodge 187 Round Rock (District II). These four brothers and sisters all wrote in excess of a million dollars.

We also salute the top sales representatives for 1977 in all of the districts, both in the amount of insurance sold and the number of new members enrolled. Those sales representatives in the President's Club, the Underwriter's Club, and the Pacesetter's Club are all also

4 to be saluted and commended. They were listed in the Vestnik of Feb. 15th, 1978. We are proud of all of you!

We have a total of 53,981 certificates in force as of 31 December 1977, for a total of $117,373,077 in life insurance coverage, a sizable increase in both categories over 1976.

Our assets now total in excess of $24,000,000, an increase of 4.99% over 1976.

Our solvency ratio stands at 126.77, which constitutes $126.77 in assets for every $100 in liabilities. (It was $125.97 in 1976, so this is a nice increase.)

Our surplus fund for the protection of certificateholders is in the amount of $5,193,148.93, also an increase over 1976.

Regarding production figures for 1977 (before net), we received a total of 3,853 applications for $20,101,465 in life insurance, vs. 3,668 applications for $18,535,045 in life insurance in 1976, this also being a healthy increase. All seven districts met and exceeded their quotas in 1977.

At this point, I would like to point out that in my Annual New Year's Message and Report in the Vestnik of Jan. 4th, 1978, I reported that through Dec. 20th we had received a total of 3,700 applications for $18,287,465 in insurance. In the last ten days of December 1977, the "dam literally broke." Within those ten days, we received a total of 153 applications for $1,813,998!

I am certain that this was also a record achievement for the first time in the SFJST. All of these figures point to the fact that our sales representatives are selling larger coverage to new members and this is significant.

Everyone is realizing that what was adequate in years past is not adequate in today's economy and in the future.

The annual net percentage gain in 1977 on our investments was 6.48%, an increase over the 1976 figure of 6.06%.

This may be repeating previous statements, but all of these figures point up the fact that the SPJST is definitely a big business and has been for a number of years. Our overall financial posture is very stable and sound. I feel that all of us can take credit for this nice growth and your Supreme

Vt STN K Lodge can be credited with some very sound management and good business practices. We have invested wisely and managed your money well. These investments and the overall good management of our resources has kept members' policy costs (premiums) as low as possible. The SPJST enjoys an enviable reputation among fraternais in Texas, and indeed, among the entire family of fraternal benefit societies throughout the United States and Canada.

The insurance quotas have been set for the districts for 1978, and with everyone's cooperation I am confident we will achieve these goals.

Now, here are some more figures since my New Year's Message and Report: 8% Refund To Lodges. The 8% refund to lodges for 1977 amounted to $136,847.89. This was an increase over the $121,524.78 paid in 1976.

Premium Refunds. The premium refund checks sent out every month by Financial Secretary Mikulas' department to individual members through their lodges amounted to $200,696.88 for 1977, plus $5,106.60 to the lodges for postage in handling these refund checks. (Art. 37(y) of our by-laws).

District Youth Fund. The checks for this fund will be distributed to the district treasurers in the coming 'spring district meetings. This is the fund that is paid on the basis of 25c for every certificate in the district held by those 16 and over as of 31 December 1977, per Art. 54(g) of our by-laws. The complete figures for this fund appear at the end of this report.

Camp Fund Allocation. The advance camp fund allocation to each district is being computed and will soon be sent to the district youth counselors by SYD Sister Massey.

This is the fund that is received by the district youth counselors, is controlled by them and disbursed by them. This year, as in years past, this fund is derived from the annual net percentage gain on the Society's investments which, in 1977, was 6.48%, as stated above.

In 1978, this will be computed on $400,000, per action of the last convention and will amount to $25,920, also an increase. A district audit committee is to audit this fund and report to the membership at least once a year.

District General Expense Fund.

The Supreme Lodge contributes the sum of $250 a year to the General Expense Fund of each district, as set forth in Article 54(h) of the by-laws. We hope that this allocation is of some help to the district officers in defraying their expenses in conducting official business within their district. This will also be given the districts in their spring meetings.

New Lodges Chartered. It was our privilege and honor to participate in the chartering ceremonies of Lodge No. 187, "Spirit of Round Rock" in Round Rock. The ceremonies were held at Lodge k 18 in Elgin on February the 12th. That lodge was organized in Round Rock on the 6th of November, 1977. At the present time, there is a possibility of new lodges being organized in the Tri-Cities area of Grand Prairie, Irving, and Arlington, between Dallas and Fort Worth; also one in the Marlin area. However, the possibilities of these two lodges being organized any time soon is too indefinite to be predicted at this time. We certainly feel that there is a good potential for lodges in both areas.

New Lodge Buildings. It is almost a certainty that there will be four new lodge buildings dedicated in our Society in 1978. By the time the membership reads this report, the new lodge facility for Lodge No. 178 Longview will have been dedicated on March 4th. The formal opening and dedication of the new home of Lodge 188 Centerville is now firmly set for Sunday, April 30th. The construction of that lodge hall has been delayed by adverse weather conditions. The new lodge home of Lodge 79 in Corpus Christi should be dedicated and formally opened sometime in the spring or early summer. The ground-breaking for the new lodge home of Lodge 180 in Burleson will take place on April 1st and construction should proceed full steam ahead after that, with the completion and dedication to take place probably in the fall months.

This , is tremendous — and it is progress! The officers and members of these lodges are to be commended on their hard work and for their progressive spirit and foresight. They have already experienced good growth in membership and in insurance in force.

Wednesday, March . 8, 1978 In closing, may I urge those officers in local lodges to attend the workshops in either Taylor on March 11th, Hallettsville on March 18th or Ennis on, April 1st. See the schedule on page 3 for details. Only illness or a, serious personal obligation should prevent an officer from attending. You'll benefit from being there.

Fraternally,

Nick A. Morris President Supreme Lodge, SPJST * * Now, let's go to this year's District Youth Fund allocation: I— 5,675 certs. x 25 — $1,418.75 — 9,163 certs. x 25 — 2,290.75 8,495 certs. x 25 — 2,123.75 IV — 1,209 certs. x 25— *302.25 V —11,594 certs. x 25— 2,898.50 5,823certs. x 25— 1,455.75 653.75 2,615 certs. x 25 Total — $11,143.50 * Allowed minimum of $500 per Art. 54(g). (All of these allocations constitute an increase over last year.)

DISTRICT V MEETING

Dear Members: Our district meeting, hosted by Lodge No. 173, Galveston, will be held this Sunday, March 12th, at the KC Hall at LaMarque.

A very good dinner of barbecued chicken, green beans, new potatoes, tole slaw, onions, pickles and bread will be served from 11 to 1. The prices are: $2.50 for adults, and $1.25 for children, and that surely is reasonable for a meal like that! Frankly, I think it is a bargain, since meat and vegetables are high, and notice how many vegetables you will get!

The meeting will start at 1:30

Directions to District V Meeting.(Map courtesy Br. Alvin Sefcik.)

Map showing the location of District V spring meeting at KC Hall, 501 Delaney Rd., in La Marque

p.m. and will include a short program by our fine youth. A free dance will be from 5 to 9 with popular Clarence Baca furnishing the good music.

Lodge No. 173 President Alvin Sefcik and his memlbers extend a cordial invitation to each of you and your friends. Come and enjoy a delicious meal and fellowship!

Come and show that you are active in our great SPJST! Fraternally yours, Tlllie Helmcamp District V Secretary - SPJST DISTRICT V SPRING MEETING Host — Lodge No. 173, Galveston March 12th, 1978 AGENDA

Dinner — 11 a.m. till 1 p.m.

Registration Call to Order — 1:30 Presentation of Colors Welcome Response Tribute to Departed Members Youth Program Introduction of Supreme Lodge

Officers Introduction of Guests Roll Call of Lodges Reading of Names of 50-Year Memlbers Reading and Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting Reading of Correspondence APPointment of Audit Committee Reports: District — Treasurer Director Sales Representative Youth Counselor Rest Home Director Supreme Lodge Officers Editor of The Vestnik Audit Committee Old Business New Business: Officer Election Officer Installment Selection of Site for Next Meeting Announcements Adjourn Social — 5 till 9 p.m.

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The following lodges are, in District VI: No. No. 4 Hallettsville 50 El Campo 8 Weimar 58 Hungerford 10 Shiner 63 Sweet Home 16 Bila Hora 97 Placedo 19 Velehra,d 125 Westhoff 138 Ganado 23 Moravia 28 East Bernard 143 Inez 151 Wharton 30 Talton 148 Elmation 31 Yoakum 153 La Salle 32 Victoria 184 Moulton 40 Hillje 41 Port Lavaca I hope to see someone from each of these lodges at the meeting.

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Reading of correspondence DISTRICT VI SPRING MEETING Treasurer's report AT EL CAMPO COMMUNITY Youth program with DYC in CIVIC CENTER, charge SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 1978 Approximately 5-minute break Time: 1:00 p.m.

(7th inning stretch) Host Lodges: No 50, El Campo Meeting called back to order and No. 151, Wharton District director's report District sales representative's AGENDA report Pre-meeting activities before District youth counselor's report Noon to 1 p.m.

District rest home director's reMeeting called to order port Report from the Supreme Lodge Posting the colors and pledge of Vestnik editor's report allegiance to U.S. Flag Other reports Welcome by host lodges' presiOld or unfinished business dents New business Tribute to departed members Report from Nominating ComRoll call of lodges and district officers, by District VI secretary mittee Election of officers and installaIntroduction and recognition of attending Supreme Lodge officers tion Selection of next meeting site and their families by 1st vice presand approximate date ident Adjournment and social.

Introduction and recognition of other guests and their families by We invite afil the Supreme 2nd vice president Lodge officers and their families Reading of 50-year members by and the Vestnik editor and his District secretary family to visit with us. We also Reading and approval of last extend an invitation to those memMeeting's minutes bers who live outside of our dis-

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON The following is a contribution to the Memorial Fund.

In memory of Stanley Studneyby Sister Tillie Helmcamp, $5.00.

Fraternally, Harriette Allison SPJST —

LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE

Dear Readers, The February meeting was called to order by President Edwin Marek. All members stood to say the pledge of allegiance.

Sister Nelda Marek read the minutes of the January meeting.

Bobby Hoelscher gave a report for the Auditing Committee. There was more discussion on the ceiling and lights.

A motion was then made and seconded to let the board members decide what company was going to do the remodeling work.

The old wooden chairs will be offered for sale to the members; contact E. J. Geistm.an on the matter.

The youth club will have a dance Friday, March 17th. The public is invited; tickets are $1 each.

Monthly reports were given by all committee chairmen.

A reminder that all officers and board of trustee members should be at the meeting for a retake of pictures.

See you at the meeting.

Fraternally, Arleen Cabla Reporter SPJST —

Wednesday; March 8, 1978 LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR Dear Members and Friends: The regular monthly meeting of Lodge No. 29 was called to order Sunday, Feb. 12th, by President Edwin Adamek.

Sharon Marburger and Brenda Urbanek led the members in the pledge of allegiance.

After roll call of officers, Secretary Mike Kaiser gave the secretary's report, while Treasurer Albin Machu gave his report, also Herbert Reithmeyer gave the property report.

New members are: Bruce Meyer, Curt Meyer, Douglas Wayne Greinert, Scott Shannon Holubec, John Paul Jansky, Lillie Jansky, Marcia Lynn Janke, Jerry Jez, Trinity Emil Yackley.

Correspondence included a sympathy card from the Ben Mucha family and a thank-you note from the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home in Taylor.

President Adamek announced that a workshop will be held at our lodge building Saturday, March 11th and he urged all the officers to attend.

Youth Leader Melvin Steger reported that 46 members were present and three members joined the club. He also reported that the youth members are starting a paper drive to raise money and they will collect paper once a month and store it at the lodge, so everyone save your papers and help the youth club with their fundraising program.

Time for our May Fete is drawing near. We are looking for some queen contestant& Any girl 16 years or older, who is a member of our lodge can be a candidate for queen. Any girl interested please come to our next meeting, Sunday, March 12th, at 4 p.m. or call Mrs. Edwin Adamek or Mrs. Glen Ray Paseniann.

The door prize was won by Edna Boudny.

Fraternally, Ha Mae Jansky Reporter SPJST —

LODGE NO. 184, MOULTON Dear Members: Just a reminder to let all of you know we will meet Wednesday, March 8th, at 7:30 p.m. This is our quarterly meeting, so we will have a social following the meeting and we again ask the ladies of our lodge to bring food for the lunch; bring

whatever you wish. promoting our SPJST insurance and made a very productive sales Fraternally, representative for his Lodge No. 88.

Frank C. Wagner At the age of 89, he is an example SPJST — to a lot of younger people and we LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON hope he will be feeling better very The dance Saturday, Feb. 25th, which was the last dance on our soon. Best wishes to both of our February calendar, was when the brothers.

Sister Regina Muesse, daughter guests were entertained by the much-in-demand Blume's Orches- of Brother Herman Baethe and a tra. The Chandelier Ballroom was sister to our devoted Birthday Club filled with lovely ladies dressed in Sister Evelyn Mikolas, is confined their best as the Blume's dance is to Park Plaza Hospital now and is always a dress-up affair and, of in and out of the hospital since course, the hosting committee also last November.

Sister Louise Kadlecek spent filled the bill. In charge of this dance were Brother Norval Cross- some time with her sister, Mary man with his lovely wife, Frances, Jakubec, of Temple. Mary is at dressed in a cranberry red crepe home now but spent ten days in gown, with Sister Helen Hegwood Scott and White Hospital. Best in a becoming black crepe gown, wishes to you two sisters and to greeting the guests with their all our ailing members and friends.

Karen and Edward Kadlecek III, charming smiles. Sister Marcell Malak, in a turquoise chiffon grandchildren of Louise and Ed gown, occupied the box office and Kadlecek, were visiting here in her husband Bill, with King Heg- Houston and enjoyed the Stock wood were busy as bees seating the Show now goi ng on. Mary Louise guests. It was a nice dance and Kadlecek, their aunt, showed them a good time during their visit everyone had a ball.

Brother and Sister Huber's (old- and drove them back home Sunday time friends of 35 years) and Mr. to New Braunfels. They just love Eddie and Mrs. Florence Inken of to come because they always have Austin were present and having a a good time to remember.

After 52 years living in one place, friendly chat at the Saturday night dance with other friends at Table it is a miracle to try to move. The No. 35. Eddie and Florence are re- accumulated things in that time lated to Leslie Blume, a member of are out of this world and a person the orchestra. We enjoyed talking stops and wonders why all this hording of articles that have no to you and come back soon.

A three-act opera, "Robinson value to other people? Boxes and Crusoe," was staged in La Grange boxes are filled to be stored and on Saturday, Feb. 18th, by the Tex- then you wonder why should you as Opera Theater to an audience of keep all these things for someone 900 people and was enjoyed by to dispose of after you are gone, so our members Harry and Mickey naturally, I disposed of loads of Rice with Rosalee and Tim Kos- such stuff in the past three weeks, torn as their guests. They also were and if God is willing and gives me guests at the buffet dinner given in time, I will have more stuff for honor of the Robinson Crusoe cast someone to do away with when I'm gone. Now, I bid good-bye to the at the Valley Country Club.

Brother Bill Rezek was rushed to place where I raised my family the Heights Hospital Wednesday with my dear husband, Frank, and night and placed in the intensive will settle down in different surcare unit where he is now and will roundings and I hope it will be be for a few more days until the what I am, looking for.

Fraternally, danger subsides. His wife, Marie, is Frances Olexa constantly close by and we are — SPJST — happy that Bill is feeling much LODGE NO. 161, JOURDANTON better and will be placed in a hospital room soon; of course, it will Lodge La Parita No. 161, Jourbe some time before he will be re- danton, will hold its regular quarleased. terly meeting Sunday, March 12th, We also have Brother Herman at 11:30 a.m. at the Civic Center Baethe in Heights Hospital for in Jourdanton. the second week now. As we know, After the meeting we will have Brother Baethe was always 'busy a free plate lunch.

8 Please call or write our lodge president, Brother Donald Valchar, Pleasanton, 569-3686 for reservations for the plate lunch no later than March 8th.

See you all at the meeting.

Fraternally, Vice President Joe Juricek - SPJST — NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON The monthly meeting of Lodge No. 88, Houston, will be held Monday, March 13th, at 7:30 p.m. All members are urged to attend. Refreshments will be served immediately following the meeting.

Fraternally, Marian J. Kadlecek Secretary - SPJST — LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Dear Members, The February monthly meeting of Lodge No. 25 was held last night (Feb. 22nd) after being postponed twice due to adverse weather. This was also the case in January; being unable to hold meetings on account of bad weather is unheard of here in Texas. Our attendance was very good.

A moment of silence was observed in honor of our departed Brother Charlie Haskovec and Sister Mary Pouzar. Lodge 25 expresses our sincere sympathy to the bereaved families of our departed members. May they rest in eternal peace.

There were no sick members reported at the meeting. We hope that all our members continue to stay healthy.

The door committee is trying a new method of controlling the crowds at our dances. Our maximum seating capacity is 720 people. We may have to go by reservations only so as not to exceed the seating capacity. Of course, this does not apply to the Polka Festival. Then a person is lucky to find standing room; however, we have never had a complaint.

A planning committee will be named in our next meeting to plan expansion of the facilities at our lodge building and possibly purchase additional land while it is available.

Our next meeting will be on March 9th, at 8 p.m. We will see pan then.

VEISTNfK Fraternally yours, Alvin Nesuda Secretary -SPJSTLODGE NO. 173, GALVESTON Dear Brothers and Sisters: Time has come once again for the District V spring meeting to be held March 12th at the KC Hall, 501 Delaney Road, La Marque, beginning with lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.,; meeting begins at 1:30 p.m. There will be a free dance from 5 to 9 p.m. with music by the Clarence Baca Band of Houston.

The sketch on page 5 will show you how to get to the KC Hall. If you are coming from Houston, take IH-45 to Galveston. After you pass FM-1764 exit, you come to the State Hwy. building on the right side of the highway. Go past the building and take the next exit right; that is Delaney Road and go about one mile. The KC Hall is a blue metallic building. If you miss the Delaney exit, turn right on 1765 exit at the Gibson Discount Center and go one mile to Delaney Road and turn right for about one-half mile. If you are coming from the Alvin direction on Hwy. 6, come to Hitchcock, turn left on Hwy. 2004, go about 2 miles until you come to 1765 Hwy., turn right and go about 11/2 miles and turn left on Delaney Road. If you are coming from Galveston on III-45 take 1765 exit at Gibson Discount Center.

When you come to the meeting be sure to sign the register book.

This will entitle you to a surprise later, so all of you get ready and come to Galveston in La Marque.

It has been a long time since we had a District V meeting in Galveston County!

The memberS of Lodge 173 will be looking for you to come to the meeting and stay for the dance and have fun. You may like it!

See all of you March 12th, 1978.

Fraternally, Alvin J. Sefcik President - SPJST — LODGE` NO. 66, WACO Remember lodge meetings start at 2 p.m. and youth club meetings start at 1:30 p.m. There will be an Easter egg hunt for all the children in the lodge by our youth club which will take place Sunday, March 19th.

Annie Mums

LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Dear Members: We held our regular monthly meeting Wednesday, Feb. 8th.

President Bill Hutka called the meeting to order, after which we had the pledge of allegiance.

Minutes from our last meeting were approved as read by Secretary Dorothy Lisenbe.

We had reports from all other officers and committee chairmen.

The Auditing Committee for the following year was elected: Karen Lewandowski, Josie Tomastik and Dorothy Driska.

The Rules and Regulations Committee was also selected, and they are: Otis Beck, Libby Bartek and Dottie Roach.

Jerry Tomastik was appointed to gather the information about our lodge to be sent to SI. President Morris for the book that is to be published on the history of the SPJST. We are certainly looking forward to reading this book when it is completed.

The members voted to donate the use of our lodge to the Boots and Slippers Square Dance Club for their anniversary party. This gesture was done in memory of Marrun Hale, deceased uncle of Curtis Hawk. Curtis is a member and hard worker in our lodge. We certainly hope they enjoy their party and come to us again if ever in need of a facility such as ours.

All of us on game night would like to thank Cecil LaGrange for the table he made for us. It is a very pretty table and certainly serves the purpose. Thanks, Cecil!

The members also voted to pay Assistant Youth Leader Karen Lewandowski's expenses to Longhorn Lab this year. She will be going with YL Pat Tomastik. Good luck girls, we know you will have fun and learn a lot at the same time.

Fraternally, Dottie Roach Reporter - SPJST HLAHOL DRAMATIC CLUB NOTES We are delighted to announce that the stage at the Chandelier Ballroom will 'be the place where we will present a Czech musical, in three acts, entitled, ROMANEK KRASNE CIKANKY, Sunday, April 23, 1978.

Please look for further announcements and other particulars.

Wednesday, March 8, 1978 We invite all of our friends from far and near who have supported the Hiahol Dramatic Club, and everyone, to attend this presentation. We are looking forward to seeing you.

Fraternally, Naomi K. Spencer President — SPJST LODGE NO. 117, ROBSTOWN Dear Members: The next meeting of Lodge No. 117, Robtstown, is scheduled to be held Sunday, March 12th, at 2:30 p.m. It will be held in the home of Brother Edwin and Sister Betty Jurica, who live southeast of Clarkwood. For further directions, you may contact Betty Jurica, 2659418 or Helen Pavelka, 387-1384.

We will have our usual social after the meeting, so, ladies, please bring some sandwiches or pastry for the "sva'ana".

See you at the meeting March 12th!

Fraternally, Mrs. Helen Pavelka Secretary SPJST —

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON CHORAL CLUB The Seaton Choral Club met last night for its regular rehearsal with the following members present: Alfred Klusacek, who reported that Martha was ill and we hope when she reads this she will be fully recovered, we ,miss you, Martha; Alfred L., Ginger and Tracy, who is now 5 months old and a real doll, Annie Jakubee, Mathu and Elsie Cabla, Otto and Matilda Hanus, Viola Chervenka, Frank and Lillian Mikulec, Wesley Paul Mikulec, Bill and Lillian Kosarek, Johnie and Laverne Vanicek, Butch and Georgia Sodek, Albina Mikeska, Odell Baca, Frank and Eleonora Spanhel, David and Linda Wilde, Emily Stuteville, Calvin Chervenka, Ruby Bolton, Leon Sodek, Robert and Mary Vasicek, and we had the following visitors: Mrs. Georgia Mikeska Biery of Temple, Mrs. Ruby Billings of Irving, and Mrs. Willie Mae Kaminsky of Youngstown, Ohio. We were honored to have you and we hope you will come back again soon.

We started to sing those old favorites and some of the newer songs that everyone enjoys so much and those of you who didn't

9 attend missed a great evening of tion of citrus) bare of leaves and fun and relaxation because every- the fields full of vegetables, such one was in a joyful mood and the as cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, evening passed quickly. The fol- carrots and the most beautiful site lowing celebrated their birthdays we have seen was about 40 acres of in February: Linda Wilde, Lillian red cabbage. Fruit stands are evKosarek, Eleonora Spanhel, and erywhere and business is bustling Jeannette Young. We sang "Happy on every street and corner.

Birthday" to them.

We could use some used window After rehearsal we had a short glass in our work here at the mubusiness meeting and the election seum and any of you who have of officers was held due to not some old windows gathering dust being able to do this during Jan- and are wondering what to do with uary and the old officers were re- them, why not donate them to our elected to serve out the balance of museum; just bring them in or this year. Calvin Chervenka thank- call us and we will arrange to pick ed all the participants in the Jan- them, up, it doesn't matter how uary 24th presentation at the new dirty the glass is, we can clean it Cultural Center and a letter was and we will place your name on our read from the cultural center for a Golden Book of Donors. We would job well done. We also had a short also like to find a small windmill discussion about future presenta- to display in our museum and we tions of our choral club and we still need one of the 14-tooth Vhope that every member of the shaped harrows and a 5-shovel choral club will be present for our cultivator like those we used to next regular rehearsal which will pull with one horse or mule. We be Tuesday, March 8th, at 7:30 would also like to find one of the p.m. we want your ideas on how old Go-Devil cultivators that were our choral club can best serve the very popular in the '20s to compublic. plete our farm display.

Singingly yours, Fraternally yours, Otto Hanus Otto Hanus Reporter — SPJST -— SPJST — LODGE NO. 174, ROCKDALE LIBRARY, ARCHIVES, MUSEUM Dear Members and Readers, Dear Readers: The officers of Lodge No. 174, Matilda and I have recently at- Rockdale would like to invite all tended the Texas Museum Conven- the members to our monthly meettion at McAllen and have visited ings. The meetings are held every many of Texas fine museums en- 3rd Wednesday of the month in the route to McAllen and that has Rockdale Bank Community Room, given me a lot of new experiences at 7 p.m. to make our museum better. We Those wishing to mail their previsited the Confederate Air Force mium payments can mail them to Museum at Harlingen and we rec- SPJST Lodge No. 174, PO Box 134, ommend to everyone who will be Rockdale, Tx 76567. near Harlingen to visit this great The officers will be looking for museum; we also visited the John you at our next meeting, March E. Conner Museum at Kingsville, 15th. a very fine museum and, the McFraternally, Allen International Museum also Zephyr Marek a great museum. On the last day Financial Secretary SPJST — of the convention we were taken by bus to Matamores, Mexico, to LODGE NO. 16V, SAN ANGELO see the Institute Deartesenales. In Dear Members: this very large museum, which is Lodge No. 160 of San Angelo will housed in a typical Mexican adobe hold its annual meeting and dinbuilding, you will find everything ner Sunday, March 12th at St. that was ever made in Mexico, ei- Ambrose Parish Hall in Wall. The ther by hand or machine. It is a meeting and dinner will begin at great array of items of every 4 p.m. Attendance prizes will be imaginable color and combination given; all members are urged to of colors. attend.

The Rio Grande Valley at this Fraternally, time of the year is a sight to see Robert Grigar SPJST — with all the trees (with the excep-

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LODGE NO. 4, HALLETTSVI7 E PTr ANT

COMMITTEES

NEWLY-INSTALLED OFFI:JERS Seu ed, L to R; Vice President, Mrs. Alvin Mikush, Sr.; President, Frank Zabransky; Financial Secretary, Hilmer Galetka; Secretary, Erwin Holy. Standing, L to R: Youth Leader, Helen Zabransky; Treasurer, Mrs. Hiliner Galetka; Flag Bearer, Mrs. Alton Sevcik, and Reporter, Patsy 70\

reated, L to R: Auditing Comm., Charles Holy, Mrs. Alton Sevcik, August Holub, and Refreshment Comm., member, Mrs. Emanuel Vasek. Standing, L to R; Resolution Comm., Alphonse Holly, Mrs. Alton Chudej, Mrs. Hilmer Galetka and Refreshment Comm. member, Mrs. Vernon Zak. COMMIT MEMBERr

KAREL HAVLICEK LODGE NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE INSTALLS OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES Lodge No. 4, Hallettsville held their annual installation of officers during the regular monthly meeting, Sunday, Feb. 12th. Installing officer was Charles Holy of

Hallettsville. Following the installation, a Valentine's Day program was presented by the youth club, followed by games and refreshments.

(Submitted by Edwin Gallia, Jr., from the Lavaca County TribuneHerald, Hallettsville. —Editor)

LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND Dear Brothers and Sisters: First, I want to apologize for not reporting about the January meeting in the Vestnik. The reason is that I had my wife in the hospital for 10 days and then she stayed with our daughter, Mrs. Fronek, for two weeks recuperating. She is at home now and doing fine.

I tell you this batching is not for me; this cooking and keeping house is quite a job! I did not weigh myself since she was away, but according to the belt around my waist, the buckle is in notchs where it wasn't before and I didn't go to Figure World while she was away.

Well, as to our February meeting which was held Sunday, Feb. 5th, the meeting came to order at 2 p.m. with the president of the lodge presiding. The pledge to the flag was recited by the membership present. The minutes were approved as read by the secretary and all officers were present, except our vice president.

Correspondence was an invitation to the chartering ceremonies of Lodge 187 for Feb. 12th, at Elgin, and a letter asking for a donation, from the Fat Stock Show to be held in Temple.

At the meeting a discussion was held about building an emergency exit from the hall to Farm Road 2268. A committee was appointed to see that it is done.

New members were Lolayna Pacha, Win. Pacha, Jr., and Win. Pacha, Sr. Going back to our January meeting, we had the pleasure to have SL President Nick Morris with us.

He spoke briefly and installed the officers for this year. The following officers were installed: President — David Ivicic Vice President — Ricky Benner Recording Secretary — Monica Ivicic Financial Secretary — Clifton Martinets Treasurer — Glen Latham Youth Leader — Mrs. Krkoska Reporter — Joe Barabas, Jr. Board of Trustees includes. D. I. Bohac, Joe Barabas, Terry Bertrand and Johnnie Barabas.

Well, for now, this is about all I have at this time.

Hope all of you are enjoying this warmer weather we had the last few days and the good rain we had; I gauged 5% inches in Feb-

Wednesday, March 8, 1978 ruary.

Fraternally, Joe Barabas, Reporter - SPJST — LODGE NO. 170, LAKE JACKSON..

Dear Members: Our annual meeting and election of officers took place Friday, Feb. 7th. New officers are: Brother Jerry Smith, president; Brother Ben Nolen, vice president; Brother Mike Hilsher, financial secretary and treasurer; and Sister Janace Hilsher, Secretary.

We changed the location of our meeting which will be at McKay Real Estate Office, 505 McKay Loop Drive, Clute, beginning at 7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month.

Fraternally, Glenn L. McKay Sales Representative - SPJST — LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH Dear Members and Friends: We really had a beautiful snow but after awhile we enjoyed those sunshiny days and so many of our members are still fighting the flu or whatever it is that is going around. We hope you all get well soon.

A reminder that our next lodge meeting will be Sunday, March 12th, at 3 p.m. We will have our annual Easter picnic with Sokol on Easter Sunday. Watch for more details. Also, mark your calendar for Saturday, April 1st, for a countrywestern dance with The Cahoots.

We want to extend a special thank you to all who worked so hard and put in so many long hours this past weekend. Saturday night looked like our grand opening crowd and to be ready for a program and dinner Sunday by noon, took a lot of work. Also, a special thanks to Sister Mary Renfro for the delicious spaghetti dinner she prepared for almost 300 persons; a meal that everyone really enjoyed.

Receipt of contributions from 'the following are appreciatively acknowledged: In memory of Sister Anna Milan —

by Phyllis and Henry Sievek $10.00 Martha. and Albert Boenisch 20.00 Ann and Dan Zurovetz 10.00 Evelyn Riha and Family (Los Angeles) 15.00

11 In memory of Agnes Silhavy, Anna Korteff, Anton Tirk, Anna Tulis and Senator Hubert Humphrey — $25.00

by Mrs. Nick Davis Parking Lot Fund —

by Charlie Prin.

5.00 Our sincere thanks.

So until . . . Keep Smiling!

Fraternally, Mary Pavey SPJST —

LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Dear Members: Our lodge anniversary will be held March 12th, with a menu of pork roast and country sausage, mixed vegetables, buttered potatoes, sauerkraut, bread, drink, and dessert. Mark your calendar; you will want to be here for the celebration. $3 for adults and $1.50 for children 12 years and under, is the price of the dinner.

Our kitchen committee asks for pastry for this occasion.

Dallas-Ennis Fraternal Council will meet on March 9th in Ennis; host lodges are SPJST Lodges 25 and 135, at Lodge 25.

If you play in the Dallas Czech Concert Orchestra, the dates scheduled for practice are: March 16th and 30th.

The next lodge meeting is March 20th, at 7:30 p.m. Why not surprise everyone and attend?

Fraternally , Rose Scott SPJST —

LODGE NO. 79, CORPUS CHRISTI and SOKOL CORPUS CHRISTI An Invitation March 10th, 1978, at 7:30 p.m., there will be a social party at the Sokol Hall, sponsored by the students who attended the Czech classes at Del Mar College. These students have the liberty to invite their family and their friends to take part in this outstanding occasion. The ladies are asked to supply the kitchen with snacks and coffee; Mrs. Knapek said that she will bake a cake and she always puts out her specialty — a cake filled with tasty poppy seed. I remember well how the Czech kolache and all the old-time pastry always is popular on the eating tables.

Our bartenders, Mr. and Mrs. Dud,zienski, always have a sufficient supply of cold drinks and provide first class service.

I was also informed that in the

Sokol Hall there will be some tables reserved for the articles to be displayed; it will be part of that program, so if you have something interesting at your home, bring pictures, history, literature, books, and any other things.

Mr. Joseph Bittersman will be the speaker and many others will have the opportunity to speak.

Since I have the honor to have been elected historian by the local SPJST Lodge No. 79, and also by the local Sokol Unit, it will be a pleasure for me to add some more pages to my notebook.

I wish to express my sincere hopes for a successful get-together Friday, March 10th in the Sokol Hall. Nazdar!

John Stasa Reporter SPJST -

NO. 54, WEST Brothers and Sisters your attention is called to the fact that Lodge Jaromir No. 54 will have its meeting March 12th, at 3 p.m.

This being our first meeting of the year, your attendance and consideration will be very much appreciated because it will be of interest to hear all transpired events and reports.

It is nice to learn that Sister Christine Hruska is our recipient of a 50-year-•PJST-membership pin.

Congratulations to you and may good health and good fortune be in store for a long time.

Stay for the social and enjoy socializing with everyone.

Fraternally, Maxine Sefcik - SPJST LODGE

LODGE NO. 87, TEMPLE Our next meeting will be held Friday evening, March 13th at 7:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served, furnished by the lodge.

Keep this date in mind and attend your lodge meetings.

Happy spring to all!

Fraternally, Mrs. Dorothy Chervenke.

• SPJST — The Atmosphere of Czechoslovakia In Bellaire, March 11th Saturday, March 11th, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Bellaire Community B•dg., 7000 South Rice, the 3rd annual Ethnic Festival will be held.

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OFFICERS OF THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT, ASO, RECEIVE ANNUAL SPJST CONTRIBUTION. L to R: Vice President Charles Petrzelka, President George Prevratil, District III SPJST Director Sid Pokladnik, and Vice President Don Steinman, Sr. PRESENTATION OF ANNUAL DONATION TO SOUTHERN DISTRICT ASO As mandated by the last convention and reinforced by longstanding tradition, the SPJST has made annual contributions to the Sokol movement in Texas, specifically, the Southern District of the American Sokol Organization (ASO). Thus it was that at a recent meeting of the Southern District Officers, District III Director Bro. Sid Pokladnik, representing the SPJST, presented the Supreme Lodge contribution for 1978, a check for $1,000.

In their acknowledgement and appreciation of this annual gesture, the Resolutions Committee of the Southern District recently forwarded the following letter to the Supreme Lodge: * * SOUTHERN DISTRICT AMERICAN SOKOL ORGANIZATION Supreme Lodge SPJST P. 0. Box 100 Temple Texas 76501

Dear Officers and Members: We, the delegates and officers of the Southern District, American Sokol Organization, assembled for our annual meeting on Feb. 5, 1978 in Ennis, Texas, wish to express our sincere gratitude for your most generous contribution and constant support of our programs.

Your continued cooperation makes possible the common and mutual goals of which our two organizations strive. In perpetuating the Czech Culture in our country and helping to develop good citizens thru the teaching and practice of brotherhood, humanity, and benevolence. We strive to create an atmosphere of participation in worthwhile activities for our membership, try to stimulate physical and moral responsibilities.

Thank you, may we continue to work hand in hand in the future as we have in the past.

Nazdar, Resolution Committee: Helen Parma Rose Knox Rose Steinman

Dolores Vrla Ann Henry Frank Cernoch A picture is enclosed of the presentation. We wish the Southern District Continued success.

Fraternally, Nick A. Morris, President Supreme sp sT SPJST SPJST -째 DEDICATION OF NEW LODGE HOME IN CENTERVILLE NOW SET FOR SUNDAY, APRIL 30th After several unavoidable delays, mostly because of the. bad weather, the final date for the dedication and grand opening of the new home of Lodge 188, "Deerest Lodge" in Centerville, has been set for Sunday, April 30th. Please disregard all previous announcements.

The new structure is located 1 mile north of the intersection of Hwys 75 and 7 in Centerville on Hwy. 75 North.

Activities will get under way with a meal served at 12 noon; barbecue with all the trimmings at $5 each.

Meal tickets will also include admission to the dance later in the afternoon.

Dedication ceremonies will commence with the clearing of the hall at 1:45 p.m., followed by outdoor flag-raising and pledge of allegiance by Mack Jackson and Stevens Smith at 2 p.m. Mack Jackson is presiding officer for the afternoon festivities. Ribbon-cutting ceremonies will immediately follow, with the ribbon across the entrance being cut by Lodge 188 President A. M. Easterling, Jr., Supreme Lodge President Nick Morris, District I Director John Kubena.

The remainder of the dedication ceremonies will move inside, where the principal speakers will be President Nick Morris, State Representative Dan Kubiak, A. M. Easterling, Jr., and John Kubena.

There will be a drawing for a color TV during the afternoon, and a dance from 5 to 9 p.m. with music by Ed Jones and the Buck Shots from Corsicana. Admission to the dance only is $3 per person.

The building is 100 x 140 ft, in size with a total of 14,000 square feet. It contains a youth room 25 by 40 feet, and a dance floor with seating for approximately 600 persons with a large stage. A completely equipped kitchen is also included. (More about the building

Wednesday, March 8, 1978 and how it came to be and the people involved on April the 30th.)

—NAM. SPJST — REMARKS DELIVERED BY VARIOUS INDIVIDUALS AT THE CHARTERING CEREMONIES OF NEW LODGE NO. 187, "SPIRIT OF ROUND ROCK" IN THE LODGE HOME OF LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN, ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1978 (Continued from last week)

Following Bro. Morris' remarks: (Bro. Larson then proceeded to introduce the following speakers): President Ray Woytek: I hardly know where to begin to thank everyone for helping Lodge 187, "The Spirit of Round Rock" arrive at this point in our joint venture of fraternalism. The response from our members has been tremendous; the help received from the Supreme Lodge has been gratifying and the cooperation of our neighboring Lodge No. 18, Elgin, in offering us the use of this beautiful hall for our chartering ceremony, is overwhelming. My thanks go to all of you. This chartering would not have been possible without your help. My dream of an SPJST lodge serving Round Rock and the surrounding areas has become a reality.

But this is just a beginning.

There is a lot of work, fun and fellowship ahead of us as we turn our thoughts and efforts toward the next step — that of a home in which we can practice the fraternalism which brought us together in this combined effort to form a new lodge. Our membership is growing every day and we will need help from all of you to accomplish the goals we have set out for the future together.

Again, Lodge 187 Round Rock says "thank you," Lodge 18, Elgin!

District II Director Henry Vitek:

We are happy to be here in Elgin today for the chartering of Lodge No. 187, "Spirit of Round Rock."

It gives us great pleasure to welcome Lodge 187 into the SPJST fraternal family and into District No. II. Every time a new lodge is chartered it shows that the SPJST is ever going forward — and this is what we must be doing.

The Round Rock area is one of the fastest growing areas in the State of Texas. This certainly is

13 also evident by the way in which Lodge 187 has progressed from the day the first insurance policy was written to this official chartering day. We know that you will be a great asset to the Society and we are looking to a steady growth from this lodge in the days to come.

I wish to take this opportunity to give credit to and congratulate Bro. Ray Woytek and his wonderful wife for the grand job they have done in making the existence of Lodge 187 a reality and possibility. We know that you also have had assistance from the other members of your lodge, so we wish to congratulate the whole membership of Lodge 187.

It has been a pleasure to be here today to take part in this chartering and to wish Lodge 187 much progress and success in the days to come.

(At about 10 o'clock this morning I received a telephone call from Brother Sid Pokladnik the director from District III of the SPJST. He said that he and his wife Justine were on their way to these chartering ceremonies, 'but that the weather got so bad and it rained so hard they were forced to turn back and return to Dallas.

Brother Pokiadnik and his wife extend their thanks to Lodge 187 for the invitation sent to them to these chartering ceremonies. They send their best wishes and congratulate Lodge 187 at this time.

May you have much success and a steady growth in the years to come.)

District II President Monica 'vide: Supreme Lodge officers, mem-

bers and officers of Lodge 187, honored guests, brothers and sisters: It is indeed a pleasure to be here as part of the chartering ceremonies for this new lodge. You have an organization which you should be proud of and as your District II president, I would like to welcome you into the district.

Since Lodge 187 brings the number of lodges in District II to 16, here's hoping that there will be continued growth in our district and Society with the help of you new members.

By showing an interest in the SPJST you are showing an interest in Fraternalism and Brotherhood, which will provide for a prosperous future through fellowship and good

life insurance.

To the membership of Lodge 187, may I again extend a warm welcome from the members of District II and wish you a successful future. Thank you!

State Field Manager Silas Smith: Members of the Supreme Lodge, district officers, officers of Lodge 187, brothers and sisters of the SPJST and guests: This is especially a great day for me, the chartering of the "Spirit of Round Rock" No. 187.

Before I go any further, I would like to say that the reason that Bro. Lad Zatopek, District II Sales Representative, hasn't been mentioned as having a part in organizing this lodge is that at the time all of this was taking place he was in the hospital and therefore was unable to help. If it had been possible, he would have been there because he is a good man and a hard worker.

Next, I would like to tell you something that I have never admitted to anyone before, not even to Jeanette. Around the first of September, last year, Bro. Ray Woytek asked if I would come to Round Rock and talk to a group of people at his home. He was going to try and start a new lodge in Round Rock. I told him, yes, and it ran through my mind at the time that there would probably be 10 or 12 people present.

On Sunday, Sept. 25th, Jeanette and I drove down to R,ound Rock to the Woytek home, arriving at a quarter of three. The meeting was to be at 3 p.m. We were the first to arrive. In about 30 minutes the people began to trickle in. I still thought 10 or 12 people would be all that were coming. By 4 p.m. there were 64 or 65 people present; the Woytek home was overflowing and it is a large house.

I don't believe I have ever explained the SPJST Society, its history and how it operates to a more attentive group of people. (I might add here that Bro. Woytek said he had about 65 more people who called and wanted to come to the meeting, but he had to tell them he would be in touch with them later. He just didn't have room for everyone.

From the time I finished explaining, about a quarter of five until a quarter of eight, Bro. Ray, Ieanette and myself were unaware

14 that everyone else had enjoyed a paid quarterly to the youth clubs delicious meal and a few cold for attendance at the monthly pivos. We had been writing one ap- meetings. It is gratifying to know plication after another. There were that our. Supreme Lodge leaders forty applications written for a understand the value of a strong youth program. total of $200,000.

Here again, I thought: This will A new lodge, like you are startbe about all. I apologize, Bro. Ray, ing, is a new door opening for for my doubts. In three months your members. What they find on and six days, Bro. Ray wrote $1,- the other side of that door will 300,000 worth of insurance on 123 depend on YOU, the charter memmembers. Congratulations to you, bers.

Bro. Woytek, and congratulations Don't exclude the family image to all of you members of Lodge 187 in your future plans. Be sure that for choosing the best Society in some of your activities require the world, SPJST! family participation. This will inGood luck in the future, and if crease your growth because when I can ever be of help in any way, the parents feel free to bring the please call me. children you will have better State Youth Director Dorothy adult attendance at the monthly Massey: It is a pleasure to be here meetings and socials. Perhaps nafor the beginning of another new tionally, the family image has SPJST Lodge. This is a new interest weakened some, but in our SPJST for the membership and a new be- Society we are working to keep ginning for this community and the parents and children together surrounding area. It will take work because it will build a stronger and many volunteer hours from foundation for future growth. the members to fulfill the dream You have elected a youth leader that you all have for a successful to get a youth program started in "Spirit of Round Rock" lodge.

Lodge 187. She was not elected as The SPJST is a family organiza- a baby sitter for the younger ones tion and always has been planned who may be present for the meetaround the idea of keeping the ings. She has been elected to guide family together. When a place is and lead the members under 17 provided for the children and years of age. We encourage the young adults, you will experience youth leaders to plan a wellfaster growth than if you plan rounded, educational entertaining just an "entertainment center" for program for the youth. I am sure the adults. The earlier leaders in she is eager to get started with the our Society must have recognized youth club, but the first requirethis strong need for youth partici- ment is to have the boys and girls pation when they started a youth as members. It is important to get program over 25 years ago. Since the parents' cooperation because that time, the interest and ac- we must depend on them for transtivities have grown, largely be- portation and their assistance in cause there is an interest in the many phases of youth activities. family. The youth have proven to The youth age is from 6 to 17. be an asset to the SPJST, with There were about 600 boys and many of the active youth during girls who attended camp last year. the early youth program still ac- They participated in the camp active now as adults. tivities free of charge because they There are approximately 1,400 were good members, attending a active youth in the state who at- majority of the meetings and youth tend monthly meetings and par- club activities. There were more ticipate in SPJST activities each than 600 who participated in the month. The SPJST has one of the district and State Youth Achievestrongest youth programs of any ment Days. Give the youth of of the other fraternal societies and Lodge 187 the same opportunity as it is due to the extensive activities other junior members over the interesting to them. We offer a state. Let them have the chance year-around program with over to enjoy some of the money ap$70,000 spent just last year on the propriated for them. As of last Deyouth program. This money paid cember 31st there were 11,488 memfor the seven district camps, dis- bers under 16 years old in the trict and state Youth Achievement SPJST. Naturally, all of these Days, and retarbursement checks boys and girls are not members

VtSTNIK of a youth club for several reasons, however, if you plan a good youth program for the children of your lodge, you are offering your members the opportunity to receive the extra benefits that the SPJST offers.

The youth of today are busy with school and church activities, but you adults are working into your busy schedule a time for the SPJET, and So will the youth when they are offered something that interests them. Just as you are eager to see this lodge grow into an organization that you will be proud of and eager to tell your friends about, so will the young people.

Include the children! Don't leave them at home and keep them away from the organization they will need to run one of these days.

Keep the family together and you will have a stronger foundation to build your lodge on. Give your lodge this firm footing in the beginning and it will reap dividends in the future. Keep the children interested because they are young such a short time, but when they become interested in activities now, you will still have their support and respect when they get older.

Good luck in your endeavors. I know the "Spirit of Round Rock" Lodge 187 will continue to be one to quote as making outstanding strides and a lodge we will all be very proud of.

DSR Lad Zatopek: Whenever am down on the list to talk, I don't have to say much for everything has been said so I won't be long.

I want to congratulate this group of people from Round Rock on organizing this lodge. I know they will enjoy having a lodge of their own. I also want to welcome them into District II. At this time, I also want to thank Brother Ray Woytek for all the time and work that he put into netting this lodge started. I know he has spent many hours and days working for this lodge. Brother Woytek wrote over a million dollars in insurance in just four months.

That helped put District II over five million in insurance sales and the state over twenty million. We want to congratulate Brother Woytek on a job well done and hope he has many more years in insurance sales.

Wednesday, March 8, 1978 I also want to thank all the what activities were held in 1977. people who worked with Brother This will give you an idea of what Woytek. I made some of their our youth program consists of.

First, let me tell you that our meetings and know how hard they are working. As united as they are, youth activities are set up on three levels: local, district, and I know they will succeed.

I will be working closely with state. On the local level, we mean the representatives of Lodge 187, your youth club here in this lodge. as I do with, the rest of the rep- On the district level, we are talking resentatives in District II. I hope about all the youth clubs in our we will have another good year district, which is at the present in insurance sales in District II time, 10 active youth clubs, with in 1978. Working together, I know two more trying to get organized we will. Thank you. at this time, one of which is your DYC Frank Klinkovsky: Good club here in Round Rock.

On the state level, we are talking Afternoon, Brothers and Sisters: First of all, I would also like to about all district winners in crafts, congratulate Lodge No. 187, "Spirit talent, royalty and point contests. of Round Rock," on their official This includes all seven districts chartering today, because this is and the whole state of Texas.

The following are district acthe day that will always be remembered as long as your lodge tivities held in 1977: This includes exists. We wish to welcome this all of the youth clubs and youth new lodge and its membership to members in our district and all may participate. our district, District No. 2.

In February 1977 we had a disI was given this privilege today to say a few words about our trict skating party.

In March, we hold our spring SPJST youth program. First, I must say I have already had the oppor- district meeting. In April we have tunity to meet with your newly- a two-day statewide seminar for elected youth leader, Sister Susan all youth leaders and assistants Woytek and her husband, who is and their spouses. her assistant, Brother Ronnie In May, we have a one-day disWoytek. I met with Susan and trict youth leaders' and assistants' Ronnie in their home in early De- training class. In July, we have cember. The young couple seemed our District Youth Achievement very interested in the SPJST youth Day, which includes talent, crafts program and I feel sure they will and royalty competition. This indo a great job for your new lodge. cludes individual talent in four It is hard for me to try to ex- different age groups 6-9, 10-12, 13plain our youth program in a few 14, and 15-17, and group talent in short remarks because it is a very two age groups, the juniors and interesting program and quite teen groups 6-12 and 13-17. In the lengthy to describe, especially for craft contests we have seven difsomeone who likes to talk as much ferent craft categories and four as I do. Therefore, I will only high- different age groups and each child light the activities. may enter four craft items, if In our youth program we try to they are not in the same category. encourage each and every lodge to Also on this day we have our have a youth club, because it helps royalty competition in which a your lodge grow and we always district queen and king are chosen. must look to our youth as the fuThen at the end of July, we ture leaders of our lodge, our com- hold our summer youth camp. Each munity, and our country. As for child from age 6 through 16, who the benefits the youth receive, if has been active in their local they are active members in their youth club may attend summer youth club and all of the district camp, which usually lasts three activities, the benefits in many days and three nights. The sumcases are two to three times the mer camp includes horseback ridactual cost of the annual preing, swimming, archery, canoeing, miums of their policy, plus the en- outdoor and indoor games, crafts, tertainment and experience, knowsinging and dancing and competiledge and fellowship that they retive game parties. The youth receive attending these activities. ceive three full meals a day, plus Since my small part pertains two snacks. These youth are chapto district activities, I will tell you eroned by the youth leaders and

15 assistants and many parents who help with different activities. The youth have a full schedule of activities to keep them going from the time they get up until the time they go to bed. They certainly do enjoy camp.

Then in August, we hold our fall district meeting, which is mostly for the youth, who on this day have games, swimming, and usually dancing, plus a free meal for all members who attend this fall meeting. Then in October, we had a district dance for all the youth of the district. I wish I would have the time to go into more ,detail about each one of these activities, but as the year goes by, you will have the opportunity to witness these activities as they happen.

Just a few words about state competition: We also have a State Youth Achievement Day, which is known as our YAD. In these state contests, all of the district winners compete for state titles, in talent, crafts, scrapbook, and royalty, plus the awarding of an annual scholarship to the youth who has achieved the most points during the past three years.

Since my time is about up and I cannot explain our complete youth program, I hope that most of the new members will attend our district activities in 1978 and can actually see what takes place.

Our first activity for 1978 is again a skating party. This party will be held next Sunday, Feb. 19th, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Skate Haven, located in Temple. I would like to invite the young members from this lodge and all youth members from our district to attend this party. They may bring a friend who is not yet a member of the SPJST if they will only ask their friend to join your youth club. The admission is free and door prizes will be given.

My wife and I are happy to have been able to attend this official chartering of your new lodge and wish you much growth in a fraternal spirit in. the future. Good luck and I thank you.

In his closing remarks, Presiding Officer Lyman Larson concluded with the following: Brothers and Sisters: The greatness of our community is illustrated by its constant effort to forge ahead, while at the same time, striving to overcome the shortcomings common to situations of rapid growth and de-

16 velopment.

Together, hand in hand, we go forward in the spirit of joining in constant march toward progress.

May these efforts for a better society yield solid achievement in the area of Friendship, Health and a more enjoyable life for all.

Brother Larson ended with this humorous anecdote which carries a strong message: People who refuse to become involved in the problems and needs of their community are like the two men shipwrecked in a lifeboat. From their end of the boat they watched as those at the other end bailed furiously to keep the boat afloat. One of the men said to the other: "Thank heaven the hole is not in our end of the boat!"

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Considering the weather, the attendance at the chartering was good. When we left our home in the Seaton community, a steady downpour had just started, and it remained steady all the way to about eight miles south of Taylor. For the remaining few miles, the sky literally "opened up" and the rain came dawn in torrential sheets accompanied by some wind.

The windshield wipers going at full speed could not keep up taking the water off the windshield. Thank goodness for the canopy over the entrance to Lodge 18, whereby automobiles were able to discharge passengers out of the rain. We were especially grateful for this because we had a large box filled with literature and favors that we wanted to distribute.

Everything went off without a hitch and I feel that this was because of the planning that went into this ceremony well ahead of time. The most impressive part was when the approximately 110 charter members came forward to receive the pledge and repeat their oaths of fealty to the BPJST. This was no doubt the largest group of charter members to be present at a chartering ceremony that we have ever witnessed! That scene in itself was most heartening. The enthusiasm and good will of the members of Lodge 187 shone forth on this day. On that day and since, Bro. Rav "Tuytek has submitted applications on approximately 200 persons for membership in the SPJST and in Lodge 187. If so-

VISTNt/St cepted and approved, this would bring the current membership to approximately 330 certificates in Lodge 187. It is evident that Bro. Woytek is continuing in his very noble efforts to enlist as many members into that new lodge as possible. They seem determined to really "go places."

Thanks are again expressed to the officers and members of Lodge 18, Elgin, who made their lodge facilities available to Lodgee No. 187 on this day. The meal catered by Vencil Mares was, as usual, superb. The auction of items in the afternoon for the benefit of the youth of Lodge 187 brought in a nice profit, thanks to the good help of auctioneer and DYC Frank Klinkovsky. All the remarks made by people who spoke were very appropriate and timely.

We regret Rep. Dan Kubiak was unable to be present because of just having gotten over the flu and fearing a relapse chose not to venture out into the inclement weather. (He will be with us at the building dedication of Lodge No. 188 in Centerville on March 12th.)

It was a distinct pleasure and honor participating in these chartering ceremonies and we are grateful to all those who made the smoothness of the ceremonies possible, especially presiding officer Lyman Larson and guide Arnold Peterson. They handled their jobs like pros.

From all of us to all of you in Lodge 178, good luck and much progress, and as for the Supreme Lodge, we will be looking forward to big things from you.

Fraternally, Nick a Morris President, Supreme Lodge, SPJST •

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RANDY FLASOWSKI RECEIVES HONORS

Lodge No. 74 of Lovelady is happy to announce that Randy Flasowski, a member of the lodge, was recently elected vice president of the chapter, president-elect of District IV and State President-elect of Texas Future Teachers' Association (TFTA).

Randy will be installed at a banquet March 31st, in Austin. He will also attend a workshop for two days, March 31st and April 1st.

TFTA has over 6,000 high school members. Crockett was elected No.

RANDY FIASOWSRI

One in the state.

Lodge No. 74 congratulates Randy for his hard work and accomplishments in the association.

Randy was the SPJST State King for 1976-77.

(Congratulations, Randy, for your outstanding endeavors, the SPJST Society is proud of you.

—Editor) •

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BULLETIN BOARD District Meetings DISTRICT SPRING MEETINGS

The District II spring meeting will be held Sunday, April 9, 1978 at Lodge No. 47, Seaton. * * The District III spring meeting will be held Sunday, April 2, 1978 at Lodge 92, Fort Worth. (Agenda, with details to follow.) * * The District IV spring meeting will be held Sunday, April 23, 1978 lt 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 in this issue. * * The District VI spring meeting will be held Sunday, March 12, 1978, at the El Campo Community Center at 1 p.m. * * The District VII spring meeting will be held Sunday, May 7th, 1978

Wednesday, March 8, 1978 at Corpus Christi, with Lodge No. 79 hosting the meeting. More details later.

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YOUTH SECTION Youth Activity Calendar DISTRICT I YAD — Saturday, June 17, Dime Box, Lodge 13 DISTRICT II Training Class — May 8, Lodge 47, Seaton District YAD — July 9 DISTRICT III Training Class — March 25th District YAD — June 25 DISTRICT IV District YAD — June 11 DISTRICT V District YAD — July 30, Lodge No. 88, Houston DISTRICT VI Training Class — April 15th, at Lodge No. 30, Taiton Camp — June 19-22, Bastrop State Park District YAD — July 16th, Lodge No. 40, Hillje DISTRICT VII District YAD — July 23rd, Lodge No. 107, Floresville * * STATE EVENTS: Longhorn Recreation Lab., March 12-17, 4-H Center, Lake Brownwood Youth Leaders' Retreat, April 2223, Camp Val Verde State YAD — Aug. 20, Temple High School State Royalty — Sept. 30, Lodge No. 47, Seaton.

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From The Lodge Youth Leaders LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX Dear Readers, We had a very good meeting last Sunday. There were 30 members, two visitors and five adults present.

It sure is a good feeling for a leader to have such a fine attendance. It makes me think we must be doing something right! I sure hope you will keep it up. Next time bring a friend.

Pastor Braum was our guest

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speaker. He showed us some very interesting pictures of the people and how they live in Ethopia. Pastor Braum was a missionary there for many years. The country is beautiful but it is hard to imagine people living the way they do. I think everyone left the meeting with the feeling of how lucky we are. I hope the feeling stays with each of you the rest of your lives.

We are lucky to be living in this great land — America! Thank you, Pastor Brawn, for reminding us just how great it is.

There was about a dozen youth members from our lodge who attended the District I skating party in Brenham. Everyone said they had a real good time. Thank you, Belinda.

I hope everyone is getting ready for YAD, it is not very far away.

See you at the meeting, March 19th.

Fraternally, Nellene Spacek Youth Leader - SPJST LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Readers, Our Easter party will be March 19th with the program starting at 3 p.m. An Easter egg hunt will follow the program and then supper at about 5 or 5:30 p.m. The lodge will furnish the meat and everyone bring a covered dish and pastry. After supper we will have -ocial games. I hope all of you stay lnd enjoy the evening with us.

Fraternally yours, Willie Mae Schuetz Youth Leader - SPJST LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Dear Members: We discussed our dance which will be on March 11th, with music

by The Flashbacks. We also discussed a hat and coat check booth at the next dance. Volunteers will be expected to stay an hour in shifts.

Our next meeting will be March 12th, at 3 p.m. Each child, is asked to bring six candy or hard boiled eggs with them if they wish to participate in the egg hunt. There will also be an Easter party of some sort. I hope everyone will be able to attend.

Fraternally, Linda Trojacek Youth Leader

Letters From The Youth UNCORRECTED MINUTES OF THE DISTRICT III FALL YOUTH CLUB MEETING HELD OCT. 16, 1977 AT LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS President Charlotte Banik asked for the roll call of lodges.

Lodge Youth Leaden 8 2 25 0 0 35 3 1 66 1 0 84 6 5 130 0 1 54 0 135 0 92 0 0 154 0 0 Secretary David Dobecka read the minutes of the 1976 fall district meeting. They were approved as read.

President Charlotte• Banik let it be known that the minutes of the 1977 spring meeting were misplaced and what she recalls was that the PA system was purchased by the District III Youth Club and presented to the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home in Taylor. The other item which was to be in the minutes was the final volleyball playoffs between the north and south were won by lodge No. 54 juniors and Lodge No. 6 teens.

Under old business the item of serving cold cuts and refreshments was brought up to be served after the spring and fall meetings. Since it was decided not to hold anymore volleyball tournaments, an Activity Committee was formed to provide different activities to be held after such meetings. Those serving on this committee are: David Dobecka, Rita Kamas, Camille Mandak, Joe Steinman and Carol Skrabanek.

Because of the low attendance of delegates at our executive meetings, this system was abolished and this committee was formed; but due to the fact they did not get to meet, an activity has not been planned for the spring meeting. It was decided it would be best to let the youth leaders of each lodge decide on some activity and bring forth their ideas to this committee so they can plan on some short and interesting activities for the youth to have after our district meetings. The youth leaders' addresses were asked for.

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18 The question was brought up as to what account the money will come from to pay for the cold cuts and refreshments. District Youth Counselor Ed Kamas stated there are two accounts: one is the regular district fund, and the other is the district youth club fund which the club has of its own. This fund is where the youth raise their own money by doing different projects, such as selling cookbooks. This is like your own club at your mother lodge.

Next on the agenda were the cookbooks. DYC Ed Kamas stated he wishes to round up all the unsold cookbooks and have all the lodges turn their money in for the sold cookbooks. He also stated that when your lodge received the cookbooks, the club was to keep its share of proceeds from them and send the rest of the amount to DYC Ed Kamas. He also stated that he had not figured, to the exact amount, what had been received as of meeting time. Some leaders /inquired if more books could be obtained. DYC Ed Kamas stated he will try to get the least amount they will print.

A motion was made by Darrin Banik and seconded by David Dobecka to reorder cookbooks. The motion carried. Only the lodges that wish to obtain more books will take these.

David Dobecka brought up the question as to what charity will be worked on next. At this time both President Charlotte Banik and Sister Maxine Sefeik stated how proud the rest home residents were of our last project.

A motion was made by Steven Stanislav to reimburse DYC Ed Kamas for the amount that exceeded the $189.00 that was allocated for the PA system.

Jackie Becan seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion carried.

Steven Stanislav suggested that someone investigate what the rest home residents need for our next project. DYC Ed Kamas was appointed to see What they would need and he will bring this to our spring meeting and the amount to be spent will also be decided.

Under new business, David Dobecka brought up the fact that, as of that time, the lodges had not received their trophies for the volleyball playoffs. DYC Karnes stated

they were ordered and had not arrived.

Scrapbook Committee member Becki Skrabanek wished that all lodges that have clippings from their lodges or newspapers would present them to her so they could be put in the District III scrapbook. All filled scrapbooks are put in the museum in the Supreme Lodge Home Office in Temple. The lodge scrapbooks are not to be brought to the district meetings because they are being judged at District YAD, instead of posters.

Those serving on the Nominating Committee are: Debbie Becan, David Dobecka, Steven Stanislav, Charlotte Banik, Becki Skrabanek, Camille Mandak and Eddie Ray Banik.

There was no further business and the meeting adjourned until the 1978 spring meeting.

Fraternally, David Dobecka Dist. III YC Secy.

(3-2-78) SPJSTLODGE NO. 174, ROCKDALE

Dear Readers, My youth club is really getting into the swing of spring. Already we have gone to a District II skating party. Thank you, Mr. Klinkovsky, for planning such a nice party.

At our last meeting my youth club decided to get T-shirts for us to wear when we go places as a club.

My club will be selling personal planners to the public soon to raise money for our club's activities.

I would like to invite all youth members of Lodge No. 174 to attend our monthly meetings. Our meetings are held every third Monday of the month at 3:15 p.m. at the Rockdale State Bank Community Room. I will look for you then on March 20th for our next meeting.

Fraternally, (3-2-78) Carol Marek (10) - SPJST LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD

Dear Readers, Our Easter program, supper, and hunt will be held March 19th. We are going to start practicing for the program.

We will go to the rest home March 8th to present an Easter program.

The District III meeting will be

held April 2nd at Lodge 92. See you then.

Fraternally, (3-1-78) Edward Hykel SPJST-

LODGE NO. 174, ROCKDALE

Dear Readers, Our youth club meeting was held Feb. 20th at the home of our Secretary Cherry Matous. The meeting was called to order at 3:15 p.m.

President Cindy Miller suggested that we should be more interested v.nd take more part in our youth club work and projects.

Youth Leader Mrs. Marek showed us the information we asked about for our "personal planners." We agreed to use the information and thanked our youth leader for her help.

We also discussed getting Tshirts for every member of our club so that when we went any place as a club everyone would know our lodge number and name.

Melinda Skubal was appointed refreshment chairman.

We would like to thank everyone in charge of the District II skating party for having lots of fun.

The meeting was adjourned and the next meeting will be at the Rockdale State Bank, March 20th, at 3:15 p.m.

Fraternally, Cindy Marek (3-2-78) Reporter - SPJST — LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS

Dear Readers, Our monthly meeting was called to order Tuesday, Feb. 14th, at 7 p.m.

The pledge of allegiance was led

by Kathleen Rejcek.

Following the pledge, the secretary's report was given and approved. Then the treasurer's report was also given.

Under old business we discussed our skating party and under new business we discussed a hat check we had at a past dance and we will have another one at the battle dance Feb. 25th. We also discussed having a dance featuring tlie4 Flashbacks, March.'11th. A publicity committee was elected.

Michael Honza made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Nancy Martinek seconded the motion.

The door prizes (a heart-shaped box of candy) were won by Amy Macalik and Vicki Martinek.

Immediately after the meeting

Wednesday, March 8, 1978 Mr. Gene McBride, president of the adult Lodge, served as the guest speaker and gave a speech on "Membership."

After the meeting and speech we had our Valentine party. The first game was a guessing game; there were three jars: small, medium, and large, filled with heart-shaped candy. We were to guess how much candy was in the jar. The one who came the closest to the real number, won the jar of candy. The winners were. Shelia Trojacek (small jar), Melissa Macelik (medium jar), and Karen Honza (large jar).

For the second game, everyone got a piece of paper with the word "Valentine" written on it. We had five minutes to write down as many words as we could, using the word Valentine. There were five winners, each having 30 to 40 words. They were: JoAnn Martinek, Billy Martinek, Dennis Martinek, Debbie Dlabaj and Nancy Martinek.

The third game was Musical Chairs which Dennis Martinek won.

The fourth and last game was won by Billy Martinek. In this game everyone got a balloon with a secret message on it. The players divided into two different groups.

They were to run to a chair, put the balloon on it, sit on it until it popped, run around the chair, pick up the message and run back.

Whoever got the mesage that said, "Be My Valentine," was the winner and won a box of almond clusters.

The judging of the homemade Valentine card contest was won by Kathleen Rejcek and Billy Martina, who both won chocolate hearts.

After the party we traded Valentine cards, had refreshments and danced.

I want to thank everyone for such a great attendance and welcome to our new assistant youth leader, Judy Kudrna and our two new members, Chris and Kevin Kudrna.

Fraternally, Laure Krajea (3-2-78) President - SPJST LODGE NO. 155, AUSTIN Dear Readers, The Austin Lodge No. 155 Youth Club had our February meeting Saturday morning, Feb. 25th, at

19 the Playland Skating Rink.

We held our meeting first and then skated for two hours. Everyone had a good time.

We discussed having a wiener roast next month.

Fraternally, (3-2-78) Dexter Simons - SPJST LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO

Dear Readers, Lodge No. 50 El Campo Youth Club met at the home of Mrs. Floyd Shimek. We had a very nice meeting. I hope that more members will be at our Easter party March 8th.

We had refreshments that the club paid for.

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LODGE NO. 174, ROCHDALE

Dear Readers, My name is Daniel Marek and I am 7 years old. I am a member of Lodge No. 174 Youth Club.

I would like to thank the ones who gave the skating party in Temple.

Our youth club is planning to get a T-shirt for me to wear and I can hardly wait for it.

I will look for my friends at all the SPJST events in the coining months.

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LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Readers, We have been working hard on our crafts. We are going to start working on our Easter crafts.

In just a few months our youth year will be over. YAD will 'be just around the corner. This will be something we will be working hard for.

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LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX

Dear Readers, At our monthly meeting our guest speaker was Pastor Brawn the Lutheran Church of Dime Box. He was a, missionary in Ethopia, and he showed slides of his travels; these slides showed how the people live, dress, eat, and many other interesting things.

Some of the other things we discussed were the possibilities of having a ring toss for sodapop and a cake auction for the annual picnic. This raised money last year, so we are going to have it once again this year. We hope everyone will support us.

One other thing we discussed was a slumber party for the girls one night and another for the boys at the SPJST lodge 'building.

Our next meeting is on Palm Sunday, March 19th, so we may change the date. Keep watching your Vestnik and we hope to see you there.

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LODGE NO. 79, CORPUS CHRISTI

Dear Readers, Lodge No. 79 held its last meeting Feb. 12th at 2:30 p.m.; and there were nine members and two guests present. After the meeting we made Valentines. The winners in the Valentine contest were: Timothy Elzner, 1st place; Filip Spencer, 2nd place. Each one received a box of candy.

After the contest we had ice cream sundaes.

In our January meeting it was voted to give $25 to the SPJST Building Fund to help us in our new lodge home.

Our next meeting will be March 5th.

Fraternally, Ricky Eisner (13) (2-27-78) Reporter-Historian - SPJST -

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LODGE NO. 30, TAITON

Dear Members, We had a good time at Poohs Park. At our last meeting we had Rev. Braum who showed us a film about missionary work; it was a long and good film. We enjoyed having him with us at the meeting.

Fraternally, (2-27-78) John Iselt (7)

Dear Readers, Sunday, March 5th we had our club meeting. We had a Valentine contest. I won a little toy dog.

We had fun playing games.

Refreshments were good and we all had some candy heart lollipops.

Fraternally, (2-26-78) Chris Krpec )8) SPJST

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LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX Dear Readers, The youth club of Lodge 13, at Dime Box, had their monthly meeting Feb. 19th, at 3 p.m.

Among the things we discussed were: the skating party held Feb. 26th at the Silver Wings Ballroom for District I. We also discussed some outside speakers for the SPJST Hall. Our youth leader checked into the prices, so now we will go ahead and buy them.

There was a motion made to buy a movie projector for the youth club to use at the monthly meetings. The motion carried, so we will check into the prices.

We are planning a number of recreational events at our meetings. Sometimes this month we will go on a hayride. I am sure that everyone will enjoy this event.

Fraternally, Theresa Zgabay (2-27-78) Treasurer SPJST — LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Dear Readers, Our youth club had a Valentine party on Feb. 14th. Each of us had to bring two homemade Valentine cards. One was judged and the other was exchanged with another member. We played several games and ireally enjoyed ourselves.

Mr. McBride gave a speech on getting new members for our youth club. We also planned an activity for every month of this year. Refreshments were served after our meeting and party.

Fraternally, (2-26-78) Lisa Rejcek (10) SPJST —

LODGE NO. 54, WEST Dear Members, President Greg Hutyra called the January meeting to order at 7 p.m.

He asked Jackie Zahirniak to lead us in the pledge of allegiance to the flag and the SPJST motto.

There were 22 members, two guests and three adults present.

All reports were given in order of their offices, and all were approved.

Our two guests attending the meeting turned out to be our new members, who joined Lodge 54's youth club. They are Sharon and David Maier. We gave them a warm welcome and the leaders gave them the instructions of the

SPJST's activities.

February, nothing but snow, snow, Sharon Maier was selected as snow! the member of the month for JanCome to the meeting and bring uary. a friend or relative.

A Valentine party and contest of Fraternally, homemade Valentines were planBubba Sefcik ned for the February meeting, to (3-2-78) Historian — SPJST — be held for two groups: 6-11 and ( HELD OVER FROM LAST WEEK) 12-14; the prizes will be discussed at the next meeting.

LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON The chairman adjourned the Dear Members, meeting at 8 p.m.

The February meeting was called Our thanks to the youth leaders. to order at 7 p.m. and the pledge of allegiance was led by Betty Jo Fraternally, Bubba Sefcik Stein. The meeting was presided (3-1-78) Historian over by our lodge president, BrothSPJST -er Eric Stein.

LODGE NO. 30, TAITON There were two guests and one Dear Readers, adult present during our meeting.

Sunday, March 5th was our regThe door prizes were won by ular monthly meeting and also our Herberta Garcia, Keith KieschEaster party. We were asked to nick, Duane Norris and Val Stein. bring a decorated egg for a contest The meeting was over at 8:30 p.m. and also bring a poem to read.

Fraternally, Fraternally, Yvonne Krpec (15) William Janik (10) (2-26-78) Publicity Chmn.

(2-20-78) — SPJST — — SPJST — (HELD OVER FROM LAST WEEK) LODGE NO. 54, WEST Dear Members, LODGE NO. 58, HUNGERFORD After so much cold and snowy Dear Readers, Feb. 12th we had our meeting at weather, we were able to have our monthly meeting Feb. 15th. Presi- Mrs. Kalina's house.

President Phyllis Spacek called dent Greg Hutyra called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. and asked the meeting to order. Anthony Jackie Zahirniak to lead us in the Spacek took up the dues.

We discussed our Easter party opening part of our meeting.

We were glad to have another which will be held March 12th, and good attendance of 22 members, we assigned the members the types of refreshments they should two guests and two adults.

The minutes were set aside so bring to the party.

The president then adjournedwe could spend more time having the meeting and we had refresha Valentine party later on.

Our other officers gave their ments.

Fraternally, reports and the youth club memSandra Spacek (12) bers approved the reports as given.

Visitors were introduced as Mike (2-21-78) — SPJST --Gerik and Terry Gerik. We also (HELD OVER FROM LAST WEEK) made them welcome to the party.

LODGE NO. 30, TAITON David Maier was selected as member of the month for Feb- Dear Vestnik Readers, ruary.

The Talton Youth Club made The club voted to set a prize for some Valentines at the last meetthe contest at $1 to the 1st and 2nd ing. On Valentine's Day they were place winners in the 12-14 group, taken to the Garden Villa Nursing and 50 cents to the 1st and 2nd Home and given to the residents place winners in the 6-11 group. there. Those who went to the rest This motion passed. home were Clare and Vicki Doro"Happy Birthday" was sung to tik, Karen Kahanek, Brenda and Sharon Maier and she was wished Yvonne Kresta and Michelle Srubar. I hope the Valentines brought many more birthdays.

The chair adjourned the meet- some cheer to the residents.

I enjoy the youth club very ing at 7:45 p.m. Our next meeting will be March 8th, at 7 p.m., and much.

Our meeting was held March 5th let's hope we don't have snow in March like we had in January and and I hope you attended.

Wednesday, March 8, 1978 Fraternally, Michelle Srubar (9) (2-18-78) - SPJST (HELD OVER FROM LAST WEEK) LODGE NO. 73, SEYMOUR Dear Readers, Lodge No. 73 Youth Club held its regular youth meeting Dec. 4th, 1977.

We had election of officers and they are: President — Jeana Haisler, Vice President — Billy Simaichl, Secretary — Janeece Heisler, Treasurer — Shannon Blankenship and Reporter — Greg Blankenship.

Fraternally, Greg Blankenship (8) (2-18-78) Reporter SPJST

21 needed care during his failing health.

Brother Glaser was a faithful member of Lodge No. 15 since May 1936.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13th, at the Marek-Burns-Laywell Chapel, with the Rev. Milton Maly officiating.

Burial followed in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Cameron.

Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Johnnie (Clara) Balusek of Buckholts; two sons, Albert Glaser of Buckholts, and Milton Glaser of Cameron; one grandson, Albert Glaser, Jr.; four brothers, Albert, Robert, and Leo Glaser, all of Cameron, and Theo. Glaser of Mart.

He was preceded in death by his wife and five children.

Pallbearers were Albert Glaser, Jr., Joe Glaser, Alvin Glaser, A. M. Hill, L. A. Svetlik and Henry Vaculin.

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

Resolution Committee: Kathleen Jurca Charlsie Svetlik Sidon Svoboda SPJST

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 15, Buckholts, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, HERMAN GLASER, who passed away Saturday night, Feb. 11th in St. Edward Hospital in Cameron, after a short illness, at the age of 83 years.

Brother Glaser was born on April 15, 1894 at Kenny, Texas, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. August Glaser, Sr. The family moved to Milam County when he was a young boy.

He married Miss Annie Svetlik Oct. 26, 1915 and they lived on their farm in the Buckholts area for many years and were the parents of eight children.

Brother Glaser was a retired farmer. For the past two years he had made his home in Buckholts to be near his daughter, Mrs. Johnnie Balusek who gave him all the

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 32, Victoria, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, FRED MIKULA, age 62, of Route 3, Victoria, who died at 3:40 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 12th in a Houston hospital following a short illness.

Brother Mikula was born July 10th, 1915 in Snook and was the son of the late Ludwig and Mary Ledmiski Mikula. A former resident of Port Lavaca, he was a printer for the Victoria Consolidated Independent School District.

He was a member of the Victoria Lodge No. 32, the Southern Farm Bureau, and St. Mary's Catholic Church.

Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13th at McCabe-Carruth Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14th at the St. Mary's Catholic Church with the Rev. Casimir Jarzambek officiating. Burial was in the Shillerville Cemetery.

Survivors include his Wife, Mrs. Helen Mikula of Victoria; two daughters, Mrs. Lynwood Pennington of Victoria and Mrs. Glenwood Volkmer of Scotland; a son, Alfred Mikula of Houston; five sisters, Mrs. Clara Kohler of Houston, Mrs. Mary Heinroth of Port Lavaca, Mrs. Frances Sontag of Victoria, Mrs. Lily Vargorp of Edna and Miss Margaret Mikula of San Antonio; and eight grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Verlon Hosek, Michael Mutschler, Bill White, Paul Huhn, Edward Strnad, and Henry Hosek, Jr. May he rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Mrs. Albina Drozd Mrs. Sadie Smajstrla Adolf Motal SPJST --

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge Texaska Orlice No. 13, Dime Box, in behalf of our entire membership, express our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, FRANK BALCAR, SR., age 89 years and 29 days, who passed away Feb. 2nd, 1978 in Lee Memorial Hospital in Giddings.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4th in the Dime Box Brethren Church, with Rev. H. E. Beseda officiating. Rev. Isidore Rozycki had a prayer. Burial was in Hranice Cemetery.

A prayer service was held Friday night in the Phillip and Luckey Chapel in Caldwell.

Brother Frank Balcar was born Jan. 5th, 1889, in Caldwell. He had lived in Dime Box most of his life. He was a farmer, butcher, and operated a cotton gin; he lived his latter years with his oldest idlaughten 'Lydia. Brother Frank was a useful citizen of the community and he was also a devoted member of the Brethren Church and Mutual Aid Society, including the SPJST Texaska Orlice Lodge No. 13, in Dime Box. He had just received his SPJST 50-year-membership pin this year (1978).

He was married to Mary Pecena on Jan. 5th, 1914, in Shiner. She preceded him in death on June 20th, 1971. Also preceding him in death were his parents Vincent Balcar and Terezie (Bednar) Balcar; one sister; six brothere . and an infant daughter, Olga.

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Survivors include five daughters, Lydia Wolf of Dime Box, Agnes Mazoch of Weimar, Milady Sample of Columbus, Mary Owens of Richmond, Rose Fojtik of Austin; two sons, Louis Balcar of Bryan and Frank Balcar, Jr. of Matagorda; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Vlasta Krenek and Mrs. Albino, Kubena; and two brothers, Edward Balcar and John Balcar.

Serving as pallbearers were nephews George Baleer, Jerry Pecana, Edward Pecena, John Krenek, John Kubena and Jodie Balcar.

May our departed lodge member rest in peace and may his memory remain with us.

Resolution Committee: Albina Milburn Olga Nimtz Mary 3. Kubena SPJST ---

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee in behalf of the entire membership of Lodge Cesky Prapor No. 24, Cyclone, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother, JOHN A. ZABCIK, age 81, of Rosebud, who died Monday, Feb. 6th of an apparent heart attack at his farm near Rosebud.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. in the Ocker Brethren Church near Zabcikville, with the Rev. Albert Michalik and the Rev. John Baletka officiating. Interment was in the Ocker Cemetery near Zabcikville.

Brother Zabcik was born in Bell COunty and lived at Barclay and Wilson before moving to Rosebud in 1946. He was a member of the Oeker Brethren Church and the SPJST Lodge No. 24, He was a veteran of WW I and a member of the VFW Post of Rosebud.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Elenora Zabcik of Rosebud; two sons, Johnny Everett Zabcik of Temple and Daniel Zabcik of Houston; brothers, Ben Zabcik of Zabcikvine, and Henry J. Zabcik of Rosebud; sisters, Mrs. Wilma Marek, Mrs. Ann Marchak and Mrs. Olga Bedrich, all of Temple and Mrs. Marie Schiller Evans of San Antonio; and six grandchildren.

Hoelscher Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace forever.

Resolution Committee: Nelda Marek Edwin Marek Doris Svoboda - SPJST EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 79, Corpus Christi, on behalf of our entire membership, express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge sister, ANGELINE CABLA, who passed away Sunday, Feb. 19th, 1978, at Taft Hospital after a short illness.

Sister Cabla was a native of Czechoslovakia and had lived in San Patricio County on the farm since 1926, when she moved there from Temple. She was a member of the SPJST since July 24th, 1915 and later, in 1933, she transferred from Lodge No. 47, Seaton, to Lodge No. 56, Corpus Christi.

(Lodge 56 merged with Lodge 79 on Dec. 13th, 1974).

Burial services were conducted at the Sinton Cemetery.

Survivors include three sons, Eugene Cabla and Ladis Cabla, both of Sinton, and Dr. Herbert F. Cabla of Portland; three daughters, Mrs. George Meeker, Mrs. C. W. Hughes, Mrs. Della Mendenhal, all of Sinton; 17 grandchildren and 15 greatgrandchildren.

Goodwin Funeral Home of Sinton was in charge of arrangements.

Sister Cabla was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Cabla, on Sept. 29th, 1962.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: John Stasa, Monta Foster Frank C. Sacky Anna M. Moss SPJST --

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY In behalf of the entire membership of Lodge No. 97, Placedo, we wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, ALLAN F. BOEHM, who passed away Feb. 16, in the De Tar Hospital, Victoria, at the age of 46 years.

Funeral services were held Feb. 18 from the Colonial Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Kenneth °L. sen officiating; burial was in the Shillerville Cemetery.

Brother Boehm was a member of the Placedo Brethren Church.

Brother Boehm was born Sept.

14, 1931 in Victoria, the son of Mrs. Frances Mikeska Boehm, and the late Emil Boehm.

He was a former resident of Placedo.

Surviving him are his mother, two sisters; Allene Psencik (his twin) and Dorothy Fuzzell of Victoria and Placedo, and one brother, Richard Boehm of Wharton.

Pallbearers were nephews, Michael Psencik, Norman and Kenneth Fuzzell, Richard Boehm, John Schovajsa, and Bernard Styrk.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Respectfully submitted by Inez Stavarek SPJST -

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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.

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Nandi' nas vetit spravedlnosti; miti viru v sebe; pornahat bliinimu; nefistit ze seslabentch ale pomoot jim k lepgimu chriniti svobodu, volnost a demokraticke vlacl.ni ztizeni a mnohe Azle. * • Jedine ti, kteil museli zipasit s nesnazemi na ceste k a ye dospelesti, poznali pravY smysi zivota. Lilo vat, ktery zastavil svuj dugevni rust, brzy pozna, le iivot pozbYva vtznamu. Pkipada si, jako v kulate, veverdi kleci, behajici dokola bez jakebokoliv tile. Smysl ho zipasu se ram stane jasnYm, jedine kdyi jeho vYsledkem jest nage dugevni zdokonaleni a nage dobrodinnost. T •eba se citime silnejg i a moudfejg i s pevnou virou v je gte lepgi Anglidane, v druhe svetove voice stall v eele nadmirne pfesile hitlerovskeho Nemecka a prokizali zvlagtni rozhodnuti a silu naroda, jet pod tlakem beznadejnosti se staff velkoleptm.

Lido by melt si pomahati v dobach dobrYch I zltch. Melt by povzbuzovati a podporovati se v pravery duchu lidskostl. Pfi uskuteeneni vgech techto zasad utvofime pfatelskY kruh, ktert nas vice zbli if, pronikne nas laskou a doda nam viru a nadeji v dal gi iivot. * * Zipad slunce znaei konec dne pro nas, ale soudasne hlasi nove rozedneni za obzorem. Kdykoliv obehne svoji drahu na druhe strane sveta, vrati k iivotu svetlo na vtehodni obloze a soudasne se stave, signalem novtch zkugenosti pfl padne uskuteeneni starch vacntch anti.

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011#1. 110PISOVATELi tap SP,IST SAN ANTONIO ISLO 133

Mile sestry a bratit Kdo z Vas, at' ui z jakehokoliv dtivodu, nemohl ptijit do schfize math() tadu, konane v nedeli 19. imora, ptigel o mnoho. Byla to velmi pekna, zajimava a Uspegnet, schtlze s ptatelskYm pobavenim.

Po vyslechnuti a ptijeti zapisu z pfedetle schime a zpravy finandni, projednavani beinych zaleiitosti mela rychlY spad a na podnet tajemnika fidu, bratra Dana Netka, bylo pfkrodeno k dinette rozpraVe. Nei se tak stale, ptedseda fadu, bratr Erall E. Matula, oznamil, le nitt tad ztratil zakladajici elenku, sestru Aneiku Grafovou, ktera po dlouhotrvajici nemoci ukondila svou pozemskou pout'. Po ptedteni dekovneho dopisu pozustalYch zesmile sestry za projevenou pisemnou soustrast tadu a poslane kvetiny, pamatku zesnule sestry uctili jsme in:nutou ticha.

Jednali jsme opet o moinostech vzrustu nage' ho tadu, ptidemi znovu oilvla divna myglenka vlastnit svoji budovu. Doporudeni a nazory jednotlivat zaujaty pozornost vgech. Rozpfedla se velmi liva a za jimava debata, na ktere se podileli hlavne vg:chni tifecinici fadu, sestry Henrieta Kalmusova, Marcella M. Kleprlikova, Marie Kostelnikova.., jenovef a Sehultzova, brat!

Alfred Kalmus a Emil J. befthc.

Podrobnosti nageho jedninf nebudu zde uvadet, muj dopis byl by prili g dlouhY. K ukondeni debaty ptedseda fadu, bratr Rmn K. matuba, podal svfij hodnotny nahled a uvedl nektere rjhodne moinosti spoluprace v tomto smeru s spolky v San Antoniu ye prospech nageho fadu. Zarovefi doporudil, aby si vgichni celou vec dobfe promysleli a do ptigti schuze, kdy budeme v jednani pokraeovat, Onesli svoje ptipomcnky a doporude-

ni k dalgimu projednini. Radi bychom, aby se nas se glo co nejvic, je to vain& zalektost, ktera vyiaduje dobreho uvatzenf nageho fidu. Odekavame proto veal *east, net obvykle, tame se na Vas. Jak vite, na den 17. bfezn.a letogniho roku pftpada 01. vYrodi zaloieni fadu SPJST San Antonio dislo 133. Z teikYch zadatkfi vyrosti nag fad do dnegniho rozsahu, tad, na kterY muzeme bYt privem hrdi.

Pfigti nage schuze, ktera, se bude konat v nedeli 19. bfema, bude slavnostniho razu. Ptipomeneme si kratce nejenom co vtechno za to dobu bylo vykonano, ale hlavne uvaiime, co bychom radi jette vykonail. Bude to v re.mci oslavy tohoto vtroei vgbocine. ptileiltost pokradovat v jednini o otazce daleliteho vYznamu, pfednesene v nagi pfedegle schuzi. Proto vyzYvame vgecimy nage dleny a pfiznivce, aby se do teto schuze dostavill v podtu co nejvet gim, abychom mo hit dojIt k uspokojivemu zaveru. elm vice hlav, tam vice rozumu.

Vgechny navrhy a doporudeni budou pedlive uvateny, projednany a dle ptani elen0 uvedeny ve skutek.

Mile sestry a brat!, my vgichni musime pusobit k tomu, abychom svoji Odasti ptispeli k uskuteeneni vgech ptedpokladu pro nerugent a zdarnY rozvoj ne.geho fadu. v silalch jednotliml, aby konedny navrh byl zpracovin s pfeenou peelivosti ke vgeobeene spokojenosti. Vychazim z nazoru, ie dalgl rozvoj nageho fadu je vYznamnY a Za dangch okolnosti, stavajicich moinostech a pit nynej gich pomerech nebylo snadne vykonat dilo lepgf. Proto hledani nov-gch zpOsoba a test ke zlepgeni celkoveho stavu nageho fadu je dulezitym tkolein, nad ktertm bt(thorn se melt vgictml value zamyslit. Stale plati stare dobre pfislavi ge svet se pohne tam, kam se sila napne. DomnIvam se, te podminky

Ve stfedu 8, bkezna, 197$

24 naS'eho fadu davaji k tomu ty nejlepgi pfedpoklady. Sestry a bratti, uvatujte o veci, hledejte cesty ke zlengeni a motnemu uskuteeneni &bre myglenky a hlavne pfijd'te do scheze v nedeli 19. bkezna, aby ste byli napomocni prt jednani.

Sarnozfejme, nebude to snadne, narazime na obtite rezneho druhu, na to musime byt ptipraveni, natf snahou musi bkt je pfekonat .0 vedomi, ze tak v zajmu dalgiho rozvoje nag eho fadu a pfedev zajmu vgech jeho Menu.

Z tech, kteti se narodili v mesici byla pfitomna pouze sestra Mar'e Kostelnikova. Zazpivali jsme ji obvyklou piseri "Happy Birthday" a blahopfali v ge nejlepgi do dalgich let tivota.

Pfi to pfiletitosti chci se omluvit. Totit ve zprave a pfedegle scheze jsem nedopattenim neuvedi, ze meal oslavenci, ktefi se narodili v mesici lednu, byl toz bratr William J. Mara, mistoptedseda nageho fidu. Doufam, ze mi to bratr Mareg laskave promine. K tomu chci jegte dodat, te bratr William J. Mareg k obohaceni ladne prostte neho stolu pro obeerstveni daroval lam a smetanu. Srdeene diky, glebratie Mares', velmi hezke chetne, lava byla vtborna!

Na navrh sestry Marcelly M. Kleprlikove, podporovank bratrem Aifredem Kalmusern, velmi prospeena scheze kratice po tfeti hodine odpoledne byla ukoneena spoleeenske he a pfatelskem hovoru pochutnavali jsme si na ntch dobrotach a vkbornem katau, take se nam ani nechtelo jit dome.

Sestry a brat!, nezapomerite, prosim: Nage pfigti scheze bude se konat V NEDELI 19. BREZNA v obvyklem mine. Pfijd'te yeas, zaeneme pfesne ye 2 hocrny odpoledne!

Jelikot svatky velikonani pfipa daji letos na pfedposledni tkden v mesici bfeznu, pfeji Vam a vgem Vagim milkm a dralikm radostne jejich protiti a bohatou pomidaku!

S bratrsktin pozdravem jaroslav Kleprlik SPJST —

TATE YgELICOS Pige Anetika Henekova tienka nakho Krou2ku sestra Annie Steinerova byla pfevezend, minulk tfrd..:AL do Baylor nemoonlee,

kde se dosud nachazi. Pfejeme brakou rilevu a vge dobre do budoucnosti. Sestra Steinerovd, jest ja mnoho let pokiadni u faclu 84 SP JST a jest dobte znarna zde a myslim po celem Texasu.

Minult tkden krajan Frank J. Dujka, zde zahynul tragicky v autonehode a pohfeb mel a kostela St. Auriustine na katolickk hfbitov. Krajana jsem neznala osobne ale jeho pani znam jit mnoho let.

Pfeji zesnulemu tichk spank a po zestalym plati na ge soustrast.

Spolek RVOS Cis. 142 zde bude oslavovati sve 28. ykroei zaloleni v nedeli 5. biezna s obedem a programem. Od 3 hodia do 7 bude zdarma hrati kapela Johnny Mengika do tance. Dekuji za pozvanku a snad budu mod ptijiti se podivat neb tam mum hodne znarnkch a pfatel. Gratuluji a pfeji yge dobre noddle.

Tento tkden bude se konat kvetinove, vkstavka ye Fair Parku a tisice rozdilnkch kvetin (mezi nImi tea ty z Mexika) budou vystaveny a jiste to bude zajimave. Cola vtstavka bude miti raz mexickt a tea bude maw videt rfizne vtrobky a umelecke ptedmety a take bu dou taneenice pfedvidet narodni tance z Mexika. Vkstava potrva do nedeli 5. bfezna. Milovnici kvetin a rostlin budou mitt pfiletitost se hezky pobavit.

Dnes rgno sem se dovedela, tie od Novell° roku do clnegka bylo geno vice jak pet tisic pet set autonehod a sratek zde v Dallas skrze ten snih a omrzlinu a take pojigt'ovny pracuji pies Cas vyrovnat vgechny tadosti o nahrady. Melt jsme minult tkden nekolik peltnkch, slunntch dne. a katelk byl hned veselej gi kdy2 koneene vide' sluneeko svitit celt den. Rikaji, tie jaro jit je za rohem a bray pry budou zahradkafi pilne pracovat v zahrade. Doufejme, ze jit nebudeme miti otklive podasi a velkou zimu.

Nedavno jsem psala o nabotenske sekte Mennonite, kteff si zakou pill asi Best ti sic akre pozemke v zapadnim Texasu a jake te2kosti jim nastaly, kdy2 se vynaglo, ze ne melt povoleni se usadit v na.gem st6tu a hrozilo j m denortacer. To bylo na Cas za2ehne,no ale nyni jim hrozi jina, starost. Ond totiti mail do L bleu, u6init penklitou

splatku na onen zakoupen' pozemek a jestli neueini tak, mohou jiti o vgechno a majetek jim bude yzatk. Jedna se o eastku 75 tisic, a to je jiste peknk penis jen tak nekde sehnat. Spolehali se na trodu baviny ale letos gpatne to dopadlo a nemohli uplatit penize tak jak mysleli. Maji to opravdu gpatno vyhlidky, nebot' jestli strati po zemek tak budou muset se vratit zpet bud'to do Mexika anebo Kana dy a to opine bez penez na ktere se lopotill cele roky. Kdovi jak to dopadne, zda piece nekdo jim vypomele neb ne je to smutne. situace!

Nedavno jsem psala o tom, jak jistk pravnik ma soud skrze vratdy ktere se dopustil na sve 17 lete deal_ Soud mu nadiktoval 20 let lalate za to, ze utloukl a ubodal Toni svou dceru. Jeho privnici ho pled' osvobodit a fikaji, ze byl nepfidetnt kdyl dceru zabil ale mmozi mysli, le to vge jen simuluje a ze vi co Mal. Bude-li muset na 20 let do talate tak co bude miti ze 2,1vota a co jeho rodina bude zatim Mat? Je to vie velmi smutne, ze ano?

Musim silent radostnou zprivu, ze jsem mela gtesti prodivat knitky basne ktere napsala spisovatelka Vlasta javotieka, ktere me zaslala jeji deera ze San Antonio. Tx. Byla jsem pfekvapena odezvou moji tiadost, neb i z jinkch !nest 1 state si tuto praci objednali ve• snaze pomoci nemocne spisovatelce. Timto tedy dekuji vgem a sdeluji, ze si \Waft vas' pomoci. Donlam,ze byl katidt spokojen, neb je to pekna kniha.

Musim sclelit p. Frank Vytopilovi z Bryan, ze velmi rada Ctu jeho vzpominky z jeho mladkch let ye Vestniku. Je to yge velmi zajimave. jestli pak si vzpomenete, jak jsem poznala Vas a Vagi pani v Ennis kdyl se otvirala nova sin u fe,du 25. pfed nekolika lety? Tento tkden jsem obdrtiela dopis od p. Methoda Jelinka z Ostrolske Nove Vsi, kde vzpomina na jeho zesnulou tem Marii, kterd pfijela pfed mnoha lety z Archlebova do Bryan, Tx., (kde mela sestfenici ktera tam mela pozdeji restauraci) a pak v Bryan pracovala nejakk Cas. Pant Jelinkova pied 2. lety zemfela ye stare vlasti a on ut je 82 lett a iije u sire sestry na itforave. Rada

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Ve sttedu 8. btezna 1978 bych vedela, zda jste pi. Jelinkoyou znal? jeji divot jmeno ale nevim. Meta ptizeri a patele v Granger a Corpus Christi.

SPJST ---

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Cten.,1 bratte redaktore, mile sestry a broth, Pokradovani Kdyt, jsme ptijeli do mesto. Bremen, melt jsme velke sklarnani; nine po caste se udelalo gpatne, vice jsem seslabl a dostal jsem horeeku. Hdyt nas lekat prohledl, tekl otci: "Pane Vytopil, Vageho chlapce nemohu na lod' ptipustit.

Budete asi muset jet nazpet odkud jste." Otec jemu tekl, to jsme z Ameriky a 'le jedeme nazpet Lekat mne dal "shot" a kaki. otci: "Ptijd'te rano, mina chlapci se horeeka sniti". Na veeeti jsem pojedl jakousi nemeckou polevku a pak jsem lehl do postale a to moje zesnula matieka se nademnou pomodlila a ja pane odespal a spat celou noc jako dudek. Rano kdyt jsem se probudil citil jsem se dosti dobte. Na snidani jsme melt jakousi nemeckou WI a jedno vajid ko a pak za chvili otec mne zavedi k tomu lekati a jak mne prohledl tekl otci: "Pane Vytopil, mate vyhrano." a beze vgeho mne na dalg'i cestu propustil.

Nu, a se vgechno vytidilo podeji odpoledne jsme sedli na vlak a jeli k ptistavu Bremenhaven.

Net jsme tam ptijeli nastalo chladne podasi a stholilo a velice byl smutnY den. U plistavu bylo hodne lidu, kteti jeli do Ameriky a tide kteti vyprovezeli jejich mile.

Asi tficet m'nut net se setmelo vystoupili jsme na tou starou lod' jmeriem 'Hanover' a kidie lode spu stil sirenu a lod' podala zvolna od ptistavu plouti. Stali jsme na palube a hodne l'du u ptistavu na rids (a my na ne) mavali a volali: "S Bohem." Ja jsem jim mato rozumel; bylo to v nemecke tedi a, jsem jistY to tednY z nas netu gil jak dlouho po morn pojedeme a Jake velke utrpeni na nas vgechny eeka ,netli uhledneme tou belt zemieku Severn! Ameriky.

Pan Mysler nas trochu postragil kdyt ∎tekl nam to v mesicfch lednu a finoru more jest nejvice rozboutene. Asi pat S/ den se trocbu vyeasilo a toto rano pekne svitilo slu Mato a tak jsem vy gel na palu-

I3U a sedl jsem si na ptedek lode a dival se jak lod' rozrati vodu a vodnI zvitata ye vocle pluji. Tu uslygim.: "Frankie, I am really glad to see you, again." Byl jsem yetice pfekvapen neb byl to ten Nemec co s nami jel do Evropy na stejne loot z Brenham, Texas. Jeho jrneno nine vymizelo z pawed.

Pak za par dni ptigla velka bouFe a trvala tti dny a dye noel a ja jsem onernocnel a snad jit tiskkrat jsem v duchu podekoval memu zesnulernu otci to byl k nam tak dobrY. Asi tugil jaki cesta nas 'deka a najal nam kajutu (svetnice na lodi). Lekat a okttovatelka cho dili do kajuty a lekat mne prohledl a ogettovatelka nine data shot a tak dale devet dni jsem nic nejedl a co jsem pojedl hned jsem to zvratil. Pit jsem jen lay a neineeke vino. Na tou ogettovatelku rd kcly nezapomenu; byla hezka a ptd telska, a kdyt ode mile odchazela vtdy mne po Wave pohladila a teIda s diouha: "so, so." Jeden Nemec mne kaki, to mne litoval melt bout* byly hrozne.

Konedne jedno rano vyglo to krasne shmeeko a bylo dosti ticho; Tide vygli na paluhu a se vital! a objimali a plakali radosti to jsme se nikdo nepotopili a ten Nemec ptigel do nagi kajuty a telt' male ze pornfite nine vYjit na. palubu to to sluneeko nine udela dohte.

Asi jen Pan Bfili veal jak jsme to sluneeko vsichni vitals po nagem utrpeni. Na toho laskaveho Nemee inikdy nezapomenu.

Ptes tou bouti jednem Mem zemtelo devdatko tak jednou k vederu otec nine tekl to to deveatko dnes yeeer budou pochovavat; mne pomilte a pfijdeme take. Na zadu lodi melt to spravene asi jak za starch Casa tahali blinu lcdyt mend vrtali studne. To deveatko bylo zabalene do platna nine se to platno zdalo jak zde za stargich ea sfi byly pytle co do nich davall oyes a pgenici. MyslIm to to byl Fared', ktery pronesl tee a modlitbu.

Ja jsem mu rozurnel jen jedno slovo: Kristu. Pak devdatko spustili asi dvacet sttevic do more a jeden mut ptetezal provazek a politeb byl odbyty. Matka toho deveatka omdlela a mill otec jejimu mutt pomohi s ni ze schodu dolu mezi palubi.

Mote pozdeji zase bylo rozboutene nekolik din tak to lad' musela pomalu jet a na ton starou lod' nikdy take nezapomenu. Jak byl jen trochu vyggi vitr vrzala jako stare boty. Asi Odell net jsnie ptijeli do Galvestonu, Texas na lodi nam oznamili ze mama mato vody a jidla a tak jsme si chodili pro vodu a jidlo do kuchyne a dali nam kaldernu jen trochu. Ubohe geny, ktere mely male deti nam bylo Tito. Net na ne ptigla tada, Ott plakaly to mail limb, a hlad.

Pokradovani Pozdrav na celou nas! Jednotu a nae ptatele.

Vas spolubratr stars Frank Vytopil SPJST

nRoiviAbovANi LIDU DOHROMADY Henrietta Kleeka, P. 0. Box 28, East Bernard, Tx 77435

Co delate toto leto a podzim?

Ja bych vas rada vzala sebou do Evropy a Oeskoslovenska. Katda krajina v nagem cestopisu je plat nahledu do dedictvi a kroniky, zpO soby jejich obyvatel, jejich fed a pouha krasa startle* sveta. Pro mne, radost je divati se na majestatni mesta s korniny a vysokYmi kostelnImi vegmi a no, venkove, dalekY rozhled pies luelny a snehem pokryte hory.

Hdyi tak cestujete po Evrope, spattite dejiny otivovat se fantastickern prosttedi. Mnoho toho okouzlujiciho pfivabu v Evrop'e je neodekavanY pohled, zablesk denniho tivota. Vytasi se pied nahle kdyt se prochazite ulicemi slavnYch riest, jedete po venkove nebo chodite po horaeh a dolinich.

Jste si vedomi, ze kagdY AmeriCan ma dye dedictvi? Ponevadt mfij mantel Rudy a ja jsme z druneho a tretiho pokoleni Americkych 6echtil, ptirozene infij zajem spoeiva v Wren! po na gich ptedcich v 6eskoslovensku. Od doby to popularni einohry a drama na TV "Roots", hledani nag":ch ptedk0 se stalo velmi oblibenYrn. Mfij zajem o moje, a Rudyho o jeho zaeal jit inekolik rokfi pted tim.

Kdyt jsme dorustali, rodiee, gte otec, nein vypravovall povidky o Oeskoslovenskii. Ja jsem si ptedstavovala slovni obrazek tradienYch zvykii, slavnost i a udalosti ✓tivote mojich pfedktt. PH eastern

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rodinnem shromatcleni, ktere byly Lradiene na strand otce, ja jsem byla od mladi zvykla na styky s nakmi strYt.-, ky, tetiekam , bratran ci a sestfenicemi, ale musim se pH znat, ze tenkrat jako male devde, me takove rozmluvy moo nezagmaly. PH moji d sposici jsem mela upinou kroniku mach piedka, ponevadi maj otec byl pfisnY opatrovatel rodinnYch dejin. PH techto shromatdenich se Addy Cetly vte chny uddlosti a zvlattnosti at do roku 1700.

Rudy se pamatuje jak jeho babicka TomLiova jim vypravela. opustila nejvetti statek v okresu, se zdenYm domovem, s vedlejtimi chlevy a stodolami pro naladi, obili a servo. Vte bylo sestaveno ve zpasobu U ye vesnici Petrvaldik, okres Novy Jiein. Kostel ye kterem byla pokftena a sezdana, dosud stoji, barokni sloh, 200 mica stars, s kras nym: zlatYmi a bilimi okrasami uvnitf v Petrvald, asi dve mile od domova, kam chodili petky. A tak to vypadalo kdyt jsme to mai pfi nasi prvni nastteve Ceskoslovenska a katcle rani navtteve do taxa morayske vesnice futon SeskydskYch hor.

Mete si pkedstavA, ze nati pied ci opustili takevY pan* domov a pfietehovali se do noveho sveta kde na ne Cekalo tolik tetkosti, trap a kladove chaty? Ponevadt jsme oba slyteli vypravovat tuto a jine udalosti, pochopujeme tu ()bet a jsme vcleeni ze podstoupili tu ohromnou cestu pies Atlantic a my jsme se narocilli v Amerlce.

Koneane v 1967, maj mantel a ja se rozhodli, ie k na:semu stfibrnernu vYroei nateho sriatku pojedem na osm tYdna do Evropy.

Ovtem, te Oeskoslovensko bylo v natem cestopisu, hledini naXch pfedka a navgteva pamatnYch mist a pomnika nateho rodu. Diky mojimu otci a RuclYho rodiny za u chovani zapiskii podle kterYch jsme lehko vtecko Pied odjezdem jsem psala na posledni adresu kterou Rudy ma z jeho matefske strany do Petrvaldik, okres Nov? Jiein a take jsem psala na moji matetskou stranu Drozdii (nyni pitou Drost). Dopis jsem.odeslala na Narodni VYbor v Ticha Ptala jsem se jestli jsou na vu jute nektefi z natiich pfibunYch, ze bychom se radi s nimi

shledali pfi nefeteve 6eskoslovenska. K naeemu velkemu pfekvapeni jsme okamtite obdrteli dva dopisy, jeden od Tomanovy rodiny, ze babieka, bYvala utitelka je nyni na vymenku. Z moji strany Drozd, Narodni VYbor me informoval, ze dosud tije jeden Glen a to na torn samem hospodaIstvi. Za nedlouho jsem dostala dopis od ni, zvouci mne na n'afttevu. RudyovYm pH buznYm nikdy ani nenapadlo, to jejich pfibuzni v Americe by se zajimali o navAtevu jejich pfivodni rodne vlasti protote od svetove valky nemeli vabec tadne spojeni.

No, a moje strana rodiny ani needela, ze mai nejake pfibuzenstvo v Americe.

PH nat'em pfijezdu na Moravu jsme byli upfinme pfivitani kyticemi rail a pozvani do jejich domil. Med vstoupenim do domu, 6e choslovaci maji zvyky sezout obuv a navleknout si pantofle. Pro nas take pantofle u dveti Cekaly; panty zvyk, ktery se me zamlouva.

Po pfipitku slivovice na zdravi a 'velmi chutnem obede, danesli fotografie pfedka ktere nati derlove zaslali jejich &dam cot dokazalo, ze jsme ze sameho rodneho kmenu.

Panevadt obliba v rodopisu stale roste, nekdo tomu fika "family tree," rodnY kmen, nebo pedigree, rodokmen, zvu vas abyste se pfidali k nam, Rudy a mine v natem zajezdu do 6eskoslovenska na Ate a na podzim a takto osobne vyhledali yak kmeny (roots). VYprosa je tak zafizena, ze katclY ma nekolik dni volno by mohl, bud' hledat nebo navttivit jeho pfibuzne.

Nekolik pokynu jak hledat vase Ceske pfedky. Prvni vec je vynajit jmeno mesta a okresu vateho pfed ka. Potom se podivejte jestli nema to nekde stare dopisy, bible krestni listy, svatebnf rekordy i stare fotky se jmeny a datum.

Ustni podani od nejstarao Mena v rodine jsou take napomocnf. My jsme natli informaci i v pohfebnim dome, neb oni tam take drii dobre rekordy jsem k nim male pfistup ponevadt maj otec byl po hrobnikem. A tak najdete vkznamne informace ye vbech koutech. Vypada to jako nejake, detek tivka, jenom ze pH torn se nemusite obavat to vas nekdo zastfeli.

Jestli mulete ureit pfesne odkud

vats pfedkove pfljeli, bud' z Moravy, Lech nebo Slovenska, Mate pokrok. Je take &date \Feat z ktereho okresu (county) ponevadi je tam minoho vesnic sameho jmtna, nebo aspori, dozvedet se jmeno vetAiho mesta na blizku. Vtechny tyto podrobnostl jsou napomocny.

Vagina Texana piftla z Moran', tak jako nag pkedkove z obojich stran. Maj dedeeek a babieka biยง (nyni se pie Urbish) a BezecnY se potkali a otenili zde v Americe. Oba pfijeli do Ameriky s rodiei a pochazeli ze stejneho okresu Nov* Jain a usadli se zde ve stejnem okoli Dubina, blizko Weimar, Texas.

Po tomto patrani jste hotovi psat dopis. Jestli mate starou adresu, tteba i pied svetovou valkou, prubujte psat dopis tam, obyeejne pfatele bydli v rodnem miste zdedenem po otci. Zaroven pine drudopis na Narodni "Mar a dejte jim jmeno toho koho hledate, ktest ni list, jmeno za svabodina, jestli to vite, a vabec vAechno co o nem 'vite, koho hledate. Napitte, to byste rad' nail' nekoho z vaich ptedku protae se chystate navitivit Oeskoslovensko a mohu vain melt 90 procent, ze uslyCite od Nariodniho VYboru nebo va.ยงich buznYch, neb oni take mane, slyeel', ze nekde z rodiny se odstehoval do Ameriky, a take to maze bYt pro ne fipine pfekvapeni.

Jestli tyto navrhy nepomiliou, my take mOiem bYt napomdcni psa nim nailm ptibuznYm kteti bydli blizko toho okoll a oni to osobne vftetfi pro vas. Toto take hodne pomate, protote oni tam vi vAechny, jak my tomu zde fikame "red tape".

Cele. vYprava bude doprovizena RudYm a mnou.

SPJST --

OkrsicovSr soudce Steve Latham pave oznamil v nynejti dobe jeho kandidaturu a znovuzvoleni soudce 66. okrskoveho soudu okresu Hill ye statu Texas.

Soudce Latham byl ustanoven do fifadu okresniho soudce v rote 1966 guvernerem John Connally.

Soudce Latham bydli ye Whitney a jii byl tkikrat znovuzvolen do jeho iitadu zdejeimi vollei. Nei byl ustanoven do nynejtiho slouzii jakoito pravni radce okresu

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Jsou rodide dvou deer, Julie Greenwood v Houstone, Texas a Priscilla Jackson ye Orlando, Floride a maji dye vnoueata.

Je graduantem Southwest Texas State University a University of Texas privnicke gkoly. 60ti leg p.

Latham slougil v druhe svetove valce jakoito pilot a udelal 35 ze.lete na Nemecko ye valce za col byl vyznamenan vladou. Je elenem Americke legie (American Legion) a Veterinft zamofnich velek (Veterans of Foreign Wars).

PH ohlagovini eve kandidatury soudce Latham poznamenal ge v poslednich 12. letech ptedsedal na vyslechnuti pies 6,000 soude a ge poet dekijicich kriminalnich sonde je na nejmengim stupni od doby kdy on se staff okrskaqin soudcem.

Podotknul, ge jeho vbechen eas je venovin praei soudnl a ge nem& ji ne obchodni zfile gitosti a ge jeho dvefe jsou vgdy otevfene v5em oheanum a venuje jeho preici tak aby jeho Cited byl veden ekonomicky, spravne a nestranne.

Soudce Latham se vyslovil: "JA dadam podporu vieeh volida v okresu Hill a budu hledet se osobne dostat do styku s tak mnoho nagich osadnike jak moje price mojeho (daft dovolf."

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MST CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY NOTICE: Standing announcements of lodge meeting dates are published in the Bulletin Board section. * * Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood Friday, Mar. 10 — Social Night, 7:30 p.m. Public is invited Saturday, Mar. 11 -- Private party Friday, Mar. 17 — Social Night, 7:30 p.m. Public is invited Saturday, Mar. 18 — Kallus-Schroeder wedding reception Sunday, Mar. 10 — SPJST Lodge 6 Easter party with program, egg hunt, and supper Friday, Mar. 24 — Social Night, 7:30 p.m. Public is invited Friday, Mar. 31 — Social Night, 7:30 p.m. Public is invited Sunday, April 2 — SPJST Lodge No. 6 meeting, 3:30 p.m.

— SPJST — Lodge No. 13, Dime Box Saturday, Mar. 11—People's Choice Saturday, Mar. 18 — Country Editions Sunday, Mar. 19 -- Lodge and Saturday, Mar. 25 — Debonaires — SPJST--Lodge No. 15, Buckholts Wednesday, Mar. 8 — Lodge meeting, 7 p.m.

SPJST -Lodge No. 18, Elgin Friday, Mar. 10 --- Moonshiners C-W — 8:30-12:30 Saturday, Mar. 11 -- Les Blume's Orch.

Saturday, Mar. 18 — Country Nu Notes (0-W) SPAS? —

Lodge No. 24, Cyclone (Flag Ball) Wed., Mar. 8—Lodge meeting, 7:30 Saturday, Mar. 11 -- Moods Friday, Mar. 17 — Benefit Dance, sponsored by Lodge 24 Youth Club; Texas Express (8-12) Saturday, Mar. 18 New Casuals Sunday, Mar. 19 — Insurance banquet Saturday. Mar. 25 — No dance Saturday, April 1 — Roy Robbins and the Availables Saturday, April 8 — Wedding dance music by the Moods.

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Lodge No. 25, Ennis Saturday, Mar. 11 — Dance; music by the Flashbacks Sunday, Mar. 12 — Lodge and youth club meetings, 3 p.m.

— SPJST -Lodge No. 29, Taylor Saturday, Mar. 11 --- Debonaires Saturday, Mar. 11 — SPJST Workshop, 10 a.m.

Sunday, Mar. 12—Lodge and youth club meetings, 4 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 18 -- Private wedding party SPJST —

Lodge No. 35, Elk Friday, Mar. 10 — Benefit dance for Mart Fire Dept., music by the Starlites Saturday, Mar. 11 — Country Medallion Sunday, Mar. 12 — Lodge and YC meetings, 2 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 18 -- Blacky and The Country Gentlemen Saturday, Mar. 25 — Starlites Saturday, April 1 -- Jerry and The Melody Five Saturday, April 8 — Country Medallion Saturday, April 15 — The Country Combinations Saturday, April 22 -- Blacky and The Country Gentlemen — 'SPJSTLodge No. 47, Seaton Saturday, Mar. 11 — Masquerade dance; Hub City Dutchmen Sunday, Mar. 12 -- Battle Dance — 4-10 p.m. Vrazel Polka Band vs.

Joe Patek Orch.

Tuesday, Mar. 14 — Choral practice, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 18 — Charley Hrochovys' 50th anniv.; Jerry Haisler and The Melody Five Sunday, Mar. • .9 RVOS Lodge No. 5 meeting, 2 p.m.

Tuesday, Mar. 21 — Board of Trustees' meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 25 — No dance before Easter Tuesday, Mar. 28 — Choral practice, 7:30 p.m.

(Dress Policy: Ladies— dresses only: Men — no blue jeans.)

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Lodge No. 54, West Sunday, Mar. 12 — Lodge meeting and social, 3 p.m.

Wed., April -- 5—Youth Club meeting and social, 7 p.m.

Thursday, April 13 — Deca Club Banquet

Lodge No. 66, Waco (Linden Hall) Saturday, Mar. 11 — Jerry Haisler and The Melody Five Saturday, Mar. 18 — Vrazel Polka Band Saturday, Mar. 25 — Vanek Polka Band Saturday, April 1 — Otis Beck and the Best Yets Saturday, April 8 — Gilbert Kautz Orchestra Saturday, April 15 — Jodie Mikula Game Night, --- (WAIT —

EVERY SUNDAY—

Lodge No. 74, Lovelady Saturday, Mar. 11 New Sounds Saturday, Mar. 18 — Country Combinations Saturday, Mar. 25 -- The Crockett Westerneers Sunday, April 2 — Lodge quarterly meeting, supper, and dance, 2 p.m.

(All of our regular Saturday night dances are from 9 p.m to I a.m . The lodge phone number is 544 -8200.

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Lodge No. 79, Corpus Christi Friday, Mar. 10 — Social at Sokol Hall for students of Czech language at Del Mar College, 7:30 p.m.

— SPJST — Lodge No. 80, Holland Saturday, Mar. 18 — Gentres Saturday, Mar. 25 — The Moods Saturday, April 1 — People's Choice Saturday, April 15 — Country Express Saturday, April 22 — The Moods Saturday, April 29 — The Gentres SPJST

Lodge No. 84, Dallas Sunday, Mar. 12 -- Lodge 84's 68th anniversary dinner and program beginning at 12 noon.

Saturday, Mar. 18 — Dance; Jodie Mikula Polka Band Saturday, April 1 — Dance; Country Boys Polka Band Saturday, April 15 — Dance; The Harold Strand Orchestra Saturday, May 6 — Dance; Charlie Adamelk's Polka Tones SPJST ---

Lodge No. 88, Houston Saturday, Mar. 11 — Ray Jurecka Friday, Mar. 17 — Nick Navarro Orch. (observe dress code) Saturday, Mar. 18 — Joe Patek Saturday, Mar. 25 — Knights of Dixie Friday, Mar. 31 — Texas Dutchmen

Social every Thursday night at 8 p Supper served from 5 to 8 p.m. Breakfast is served at our Friday and Saturday night dances and at all special dances.

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Wednesday, March 8, 1978 Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth Thursday, Mar. 9 — Ladies' Circle, 10:30 a.m.

Sunday, Mar. 12 — Reg. monthly lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 18-4th Degree KC dance Saturday, April 1 — Lodge dance; Adamcik's Polka Tones (Free dance instructions, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.)

SPJST -Lodge No. 117, Robstown Sunday, Mar. 12 — Lodge meeting at the Edwin Jurica home, SE of Clarkwood, 2:30 p.m.

— SPJST — Lodge No. 130 Dallas & Sokol Zizka Saturday, Mar. 11 — Cloverleafs of New Braunfels Saturday, Mar. 25 — Jodie Mikula of Ennis (Dress Code : Women — dresses, evening pantsuits Men — coats, leisure suits. shirts inside trousers; no blue jeans,) SPJST —

Lodge No. 135, Ennis GAME NIGHT each Friday, 7:30 p,m, SPJST —

Lodge No. 142, Houston Sunday, April 2 — Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

— SPJST — Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth Sunday, Mar. 12 -- SPJST Lodge 154 meeting, 3 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 18 — St. Paul's Men's Club Dance Sunday, Mar. 26 — Annual Easter Picnic Saturday, April 1 — The Cahoots, (0/W Dance) Sunday, April 9 — Fonthly lodge meeting Saturday, April 8 — Harold Strand Orch. from Waco Saturday, April 22 — Texas Dutchmen from Houston GAME NIGHT each Friday, 7:30 p,m, SPJST —

Lodge No. 160, San Angelo Sunday, Mar. 12 — Annual lodge meeting and dinner at St. Ambrose, in Wall, 4 p.m.

SPJST — Lodge No. 170, Lake Jackson Tuesday, April 4 — Monthly meeting at McRay Real Estate, 505 McKay Loop Dr., Clute, 7:30 — SPJST — Lodge No. 172, Pasadena Saturday, March 11 — Knights of Dixie Saturday, March 25 — Blumes Reg, lodge meting, 2nt, Wednesday of

each month Dances 9 p . m. to 1 a,m Socials every Thursday, 8 p,m., and Saturday at 2 p . m. Lodge location: 911 E Shaw , Phone 472-9356.

SPJST —

Lodge No. 173, Galveston Sunday, Mar. 12 — District V spring meeting, KC Hall in La Marque

WANT ADS WANTED: Interested persons to go to Czechoslovakia. For details call Rudolph Klecka, 713-335-4456 or after 6 p.m. 713-335-4471.

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Lodge No. 174, Rockdale Wed., Max. 15 — Lodge meeting in Rockdale Bank CommunitY Room, 7 p.m.

Monday, Mar. 20 — Youth Club meeting, 3 : 15, Rockdale Bank Community Eoom — SPJST — Lodge No. 177, Academy Saturday, Mar. 11 — The Rockin Kuntry vs. The New Casuals Saturday, Mar. 18 — Jerry Dee and The Western Flames Saturday, Mar. 25 — Jerry, Butch, and The Gentres Saturday, April 8 — Jerry Haisler vs. Otis Beck and the Bestyets Friday, April 14 — Benefit dance for Retarded Children Saturday, April 15 — Wilson-Art private party Second 1+1, ednesday each month — youth club meeting, 6:30 p . m, : adult meeting, 7:30 p.m, Game Night every Tuesday at 7:30 p. m Kitchen is open, — SPJST —

Lodge No. 178, Longview-Kilgore

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

Send check to: LODGE NO. 88 CHORAL GROUP 1435 Beall St. Houston, Texas 77008 $5.00 full price by mail $4.50 — in person

Family Game Nights every Friday and Sunday, 7 p.m.

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Lodge No. 179, Warrenton Friday, Mar. 10 — Regular lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.; social following — SPJST — Lodge No. 180, Burleson Saturday, April 1 — Formal ground breaking ceremonies at the new building site at 4 p.m.

— SPJST — Lodge No. 181, Montgomery County Family Game Nights every Thursday. at 8 p .m . Conroe Ballroom, SPJST —

Lodge No. 184, Moulton Wed., Mar. 8 — Lodge quarterly meeting and social, 7:30 p.m.

— SPJST — Lodge No. 188, Centerville Saturday, Mar. 11 — Music Masters Saturday, Mar. 18 — Desperados Sunday, April 30 — Formal dedication and opening of new lodge home. This date is final.

SPJST —

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