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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 VOLUME 66, NUMBER 11 MARCH 15, 1978

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK The dedication of the new home of Lodge No. 178, Longview was held Saturday, March 4th, as had been planned, and they had a nice day for it. Sister Mary Vaughan of Lodge 178 has a nice letter in this issue pertaining to the ribboncutting ceremony at 2 p.m., and Brother and Sister James Harris were gracious and fraternal to send us pictures they had taken at the time, since we could not be present that early; we appreciate their thoughtfulness.

We left West about 1 p.m., after completing the Vestnik and set our "'direction finder" approximately east toward the Piney Woods area of Texas. This state of ours is truly remarkable in one aspect of nature in that in one day's travel you can see almost a complete change in climate, vegetation, etc.

You can leave the West area where everything is still in wintery sleep, with the trees not even beginning to show signs of budding, and as the Tyler and Kilgore areas draw near the sighting of the evergreen pines begins to remind a person how pleasant the color of green really is in Mother Nature! slowly the hard-woods, such as oak, etc., begin giving way to the pine country. This is what we found to be the surrounding area and backdrop to the home of Lodge No. 178, Longview. Upon arrival we were greeted by the gracious hosts, registered and the odor

be an asset to Lodge No. 178. Returning to the hall we took a tour of it and it certainly is a nice and impressive structure with a huge ballroom, large dining area, large kitchen, beverage area and a membership club room; all in all, a place to be the pride and joy of all of its members and the entire area.

It is this writer's opinion and also desire that the citizensin the Longview-Kilgore area will realize how nice and fraternal a place for the entire family they have at their disposal for their enjoyment and entertainment. Just as all of Fund-Raising Chairperson Sister our lodges, this is a place which Val Steele, with the help of her fosters a family affair type of sodaughter, Jutta Mozingo (not pic- cial get-togetherness not so often tured), made and donated the ar- found in these days. Their youth tistic needle point emblem of Lodge department will prove to be an No. 178 that took many long hours asset.

A psychologist on TV recently of work. Brother Raymond Gurka, barbecue chairman, proudly shares made this statement: "A family the art work. (Photo by Editor) that plays together, stays together." * * of delicious barbecue and sausage A smile costs nothing, but gives drew the four of us into the dining area, however, yours truly let the much. It enriches those who replate rest and took a tour of the ceive without making poorer those surrounding area while the Lew who give. It takes but a moment, Phipps musical group entertained but the memory of it sometimes in the ballroom. Pictures of the en- lasts forever. None is so rich or trance to the grounds with a nice mighty that he can get along witharchway and the building appear out it, and none is so poor but in this Vestnik. The area east that he can be made rich by it. and west on FM Road 2087 for a A smile creates happiness in the few miles each way, seems very ac- hom,e, fosters good will in busicommodating and should prove to ness and is the counter-sign of

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

OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SLAVONIC BENEVOLENT ORDER OF THg STATE OF TEXAS EDITOR — R. J. SEFCIK P.O. BOX BS, WEST, TEXAS 76691 RES. 1204 N. DAVIS STREET ass.: (817) 828-5989 — Office: 826-3312 PUBLISHERS: CICHOSLOVAK PUB. CO ., WEST, TX Subscri ption: $1.00 Per Year

SUPREME LODGE SPJST 520 N. Main St. — Temple Tx 70501 Phone: AC 817 773-1575 P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 NICK A. MORRIS, President Res. 985-2378 JOE B. HEINZ 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 Manus, Curator Res: 773- 5294 ® Office: 773-1575 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 87, Granger 16530 CYRILL (SID) POKLADNIK, Dirt. III—AC 214; 741-1874 (Office) Res. 824-8072 2924 Elm St., Dallas 75226 STANLEY BROZ, Dist. IV AC 915; 442-3271, Lowake, Tx 76855 LOUIS HANUS, Dist. V AC 713; 862-6866 (Res.) 2525 West T. C. Jester Blvd.

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PUBLICATION COMMIT TEE DISTRICT III — Edward Masenec, Chmn.

Route 9, Box 387 . Waco 76705 DISTRICT IV — Angeline KristInek, V-Chinn.

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, Tem ple 76501 DISTRICT V — Tommy H. Lostak PO Box 194 — Danbury 77534 DISTRICT VI — Sophie Dybala Star Rt., Box 10A — Ganado, Tx 77982 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 HRNCIR, 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. J. Zatopek — 2605 W. Avenue Z Temp le, 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 Moortarry Lane Houston, Tx 77080 — Ph: 713; 488-3126 DISTRICT VI Edwin Smaistrla, 305 Birchwood Dr., Victoria, Tx 77901 — Ph: AC 512; 573-7879 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Tillie Valchar — Route 1, Box 55 jourdanton, Tx 78028 — Ph: AC 512; 784-3202 DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT I Melinda Faust — Box 125, Snook, Tx 77878 Telep hone: (713) 272_8317 DISTRICT II Frank Elinkovsky — 1503 E. Central Temp le, Tx 76501 — Ph: AC 817; 773-4801 DISTRICT III Ed Eames — 11012 Genetta Drive Dallas, Tx 75228 — Ph: AC 214; 270-3176 DISTRICT IV Mrs. Ed. Haider — Route 1 Sey mour, Tx 76380 — Ph: AC 817; 888-3309 DISTRICT V Richard S. Wahlberg — 10506 Mayfield Rd., Houston, Tx 77043 — Ph: AC 713; 468-2497 DISTRICT VI Mrs. Frank Brdecka — Route 1. Box 150 Rosenberg, Tx 77471 — Ph: AC 713, 232-2085 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Maxine Pavliska — Route 2, Box 151 Floresville, Tx 78114 — AC 512; 393-2030 Unsolicited materials for publication cannot be returned unless sufficient postage is attached. This includes pictures. The expense of publishing en gagement and wedding pictures must be born by the sender.

Changes of address and correspondence concernin g delivery of the Vestnik must be sent to the Su preme Lodge, Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501.

Paid subscriptions and advertising matter should be addressed to the Vestnik, West, Texas 76691.

DEADLINE for material to be accepted fog the folloWlsig Who ia Thursday.

friendship. It brings rest to the weary, cheer to the discouraged, sunshine to the sad, and it is nature's best antidote for trouble.

It cannot be bought, begged, borrowed, or stolen, for it is something that is of no value to any one until it is given away. Some people are too tired to give a smile.

Give them one of yours, as none needs a smile so much as he who has no more to give.

SPJST

NEWSBRIEFS Annie Steiner, 60, pissed away after an extended illness in a Dallas hospital early Saturday morning, March 4th. Funeral services were held from the DudleyHughes Funeral Chapel on Webbs Chapel Road in Dallas on Monday, March 6th. SL President Nick A. Morris and District III Director Sid Pokladnik officiated at the funeral services in the chapel and at graveside. Interment was in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Sister Steiner was a 50-year member of Lodge No. 84 in Dallas and had served as financial secretary in Lodge 84 for 24 years. She was the daughter of the late Mrs. Frances (Malik) Steiner and her father, Frank B Steiner, former treasurer of the Supreme Lodge, who survives her, along with a brother, Frank B Steiner, Jr., and a nephew, Steven Steiner of Houston. * 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. * * The formal dedication and opening of the new lodge home of Lodge No. 188, Centerville, is set for Sunday, April 30th.

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SCHEDULE FFICERS' JORKSHOPS 1978 PRESIDENTS AND VICE PRESIDENTS, SECRETARIES, FINANCIAL SECRETARIES, AND TREASURERS

LODGE OFFICERS' WORKSHOPS — 1978 (Schedule in Accompanying Box) To All Concerned: Based on precedence and recent actions of the Supreme Lodge, the following will be in effect for this year's workshops: 1) Officers this year will include those as before, with the addition of the ". . . lodge treasurer, some other person designated by the lodge."

2) Sections will include lodge presidents and vice presidents in one section, lodge secretaries in another, and financial secretaries in another. The treasurers may attend any or all of the three sections, moving to them only at the start of the sessions or during the breaks.

3) Mileage for one car only from each lodge, 15c a mile, however, if one of the locations is not convenient for the officers of a particular lodge on the date schedu led, they may attend the workshops at one of the other locations, but mileage would still be paid for only one car from each lodge at any one of the three locations. Anyone else wishing to attend these workshops, other than mentioned here, is welcome to do so, furnishing their own transportation.

These workshops held in previous years were proven to be mutually beneficial. They will deal primarily with lodge procedures and administration. We are not including workshops on youth work or insurance per se, since these two areas are adequately covered by the vice president and state field manager and state youth director in their district and state seminars and training classes.

We must remember that our national and state laws define a Fraternal Benefit Society as "hay-

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

Sat ,.day, March 18 —Hallettsville High School 3rd ono Ridge Sts. (East of Water Tower) (HOSTED BY LODGE NO. 4) 0

iturday, 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, MIST ing a lodge system with ritualistic work." The more efficient our lodges are, the better we are insuring and guaranteeing our future as a Fraternal Benefit Society. The United States Internal Revenue Code specifies two primary requisites for a Fraternal Benefit Society: "a) Must operate on the lodge system, and b) Provide for the payment of life, sick, accident or other benefits to members or

their dependents." Thus we see the specific reference to a "lodge system" and it is through the lodge system that we must operate and improve our services. It behooves every officer mentioned above to attend these workshops as a part of his duty and obligation in being an officer in the local lodge, especially those who are new in the office and have not attended these workshops previously. We

4 will all learn through these workshops.

FOR THE SUPREME LODGE:

a Nick A. Morris President SPJST

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CFFICE - Tr 1,Y-TREASURER MEMBERS OMISSIONS

` Dear Members:

It is possible that some members who actually should have received their 50•year pins, this year or in years past, may have been omitted due to reasons beyond our control. A list of those members who should receive their 50-year pins during 1978 appeared in the Feb. 22nd, 1978, issue of the VestMk. If your name did not appear• on this list or a prior list and you believe that you should have received a 50-year pin, please be sure to call this to our attention.

The names of those members scheduled to receive their 50-year pins each year are obtained with the assistance of our computer service. An omission can occur in the instance when a member purchases one class or type of insurance certificate and then later exchanges it for another class or type of certificate.

In years past, when a member exchanged one certificate for another certificate, his old admission date was dropped and the new record then appeared as if the member was first joining the SPJST at the time of the exchange.

For example, if a member joined the SPJST in 1928 or earlier, he should receive or should have received a 50-year pin, but if he exchanged that first certificate for another certificate, the computer service will not include his name on a list until 50 years from the date of the exchange.

The solution to this problem at this point borders on the impossible. It would involve first going through the files of our 54,000plus members to select all of those over age 50, which would narrow the possibilities to somewhere in the vicinity of 15,000 files. These remaining files would then have to be checked against the various old membership record books in

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an attempt to discover any exchanges of certificates. This would take a staff of several people several months to locate the small number of members that have been omitted.

If you joined the SPJST in 1928 or earlier and later exchanged your certificate, please let us know.

We will check your individual file to see if you are entitled to a 50year membership pin. If you are entitled to the pin, we will see that you receive one.

Fraternally, Leonard D. Mikeska Secretary-Treasurer SPJST

NOTICE TO SPIST LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS MEMBERS

This is to inform all members of SPIST Lodge No. 84 that until

further notice, all future premium payments should be mailed to: MRS LILLIE JARMA 9512 LEASIDE DRIVE DALLAS, TX 75238 Fraternally, Lillie Jamul, SPJST -

LODGE NO. 185, NEW BRAUNFELS

The March 2nd, meeting of Hill Country Lodge No. 185 was held at Eagles Hall, New Braunfels.

Due to pressing commitments, President Roy Haag could not be present and Vice President Ernest Jasek brought the meeting to order at 8 p.m.

All officers, with the exception of 2nd Vice President Wanda Mok ry and President Roy Haag were present.

The minutes of the Feb. 2nd meeting were read and approved and Treasurer Margaret Hrabal read the treasurer's report, which was approved as read.

Brother Jasek read the letter to the membership from the Supreme Lodge regarding our tax status, which makes it mandatory that all income over $10,000 be reported to the IRS, and since we, unfortu-

nately, do not fall into that particular category, we will have to work harder next year.

Vice Pres. Jasek suggested that we may have door prizes at our subsequent meetings, beginning with $5 where all the members names will be placed into a capsule and a name drawn at each meeting. If the member is not present the capsule will be placed back and another $5 added to the door prize until January ist, or until a member is present to collect the prize.

This will include all members, youths and adults.

We missed Mr. and Mrs. Armer at our meetings and hope' that their daughter is feeling better.

Our visit to Joe Slavik, our first president, was discussed and we will soon have the results of that meeting and pictures published.

We also elected a telephone committee, which includes the Hra.bals for the 964 area, Jaseks for 658, 655 and 651, and the Haags for 625 and 629 areas.

Sister Theresa Haag talked about some special programs which we could institute, such as general information sessions on insurance policies, slide presentations of Czechoslovakia and other related subjects. We also discussed the possibility of a polka fest to be held in New Braunfels.

We discussed writing up a good set of rules and regulations, and we shelved it until Brother Parker returns from his present business visit to Europe. He has been reporting that Switzerland is wrapped in snow, France in rain, and in general, just poor weather in Europe.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 and refreshments were served.

Fraternally yours, Beatrice B. Parker Secretary - SPJST — LODGE NO. 66, WACO

Dear Members, 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 Hams - SPJST

Wednesday, March 15, 1978

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DEDICATION OF LODGE NO. 178, LONGVIEW-KILGORE HOME MARCH 4th, 1978

Lodge No. 178 President Eugene Hablinski (left) presents scissors to Scissors Bearer Nicole Harris, while District III Director Sid Pokladnik and SL President Nick Morris looks on.

Brother Eugene Hablinski smiles during Nicole Harris' welcoming speech. Brother Bill Billingsley, presiding officer, is holding the mike for Nicole.

Vairna RIBBON CAUTIINCi Cieli,LiVONMS at Lodge 113. L to B: Brother Eugene Hablinski, lodge president; Nicole Harris (bidden behind District HI Director Sid Pokladnik who is holding part of the cut ribbon) SL President Nick Morris, and Key Bearer Lester Lipe. (These four dedication pictures were submitted by Brother James and Sister Loma Harris).

PINEWOOD HERITAGE LODGE NO. 178, LONGVIEW - KILGORE

We had our Grand Opening on March 4th, 1978, and what a truly memorable occasion it was. We are officially Pinewood Heritage Lodge

No. 178, open and functioning.

Wow! At noon we began the festivities with a sumptuous meal after which We went outdoors for the dedication and flag raising. We had the flag raising by Ronald Hablinski,

who also led us in the Pledge of Allegiance, which was very moving.

We then had the ribbon cutting at which time little Nicole Harris presented Bill Billingsley with the scissors with the most darling little speech which she had memorized perfectly. The ribbon was then cut by Supreme Lodge President Nick Morris, District III Director Sid Pokladnik, and Lodge No. 178 President Eugene Hablinski.

Little Lester Lipe presented the key to Bill, with his lovely speech, and those kids leave you in awe.

The door was then unlocked by Brother Nick and Brother Eugene, after which Bill asked us to come inside to continue the ceremonies.

Billy Hablinski requested permission for himself, Mitch Wiesner, and Jeff Alvis, to escort the dignitaries to their respective places. Bill complied and introduced each one as they were escorted in. They were as follows: District III Director Sid Pokladnik District VI Director Matt Vanek Kilgore Mayor Foster Bean State Representative, District 13, Jimmy Mankins Supreme Lodge Financial Secretary — Jerry Mikulas Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska Lodge 178 President Eugene Hablinski Supreme Lodge President Nick Morris.

Our first speaker was Supreme Lodge President Nick Morris, who paraphrased my very favorite poet, Edgar A. Guest, when he said: "They said it couldn't be done, and then they did it He then went on to say that Lodge 178 was the first lodge to be dedicated in 1978.

He said: "This beautiful lodge home is the symbol of hard work, dedication and purpose."

He then introduced the other Supreme Lodge officers, directors, visiting dignitaries and their wives or husbands, respectively, who were as follows: his wife, Dorothy Morris, his handsome son, Michael, Brother Leonard Mikeska, Brother Jerry Mikulas and his wife Betty, Brother Sid Pokladnik and his wife Justine, District II Director Henry Vitek, District VI ; Director Matt Vanek and his wife Henrietta, State Field Manager Silas Smith and his wife Jeanette, District III Sales Rep. Alvin Nesuda and his

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DEDICATION CEREMONIES held inside the spacious and beautiful ballroom of Lodge 178. Brother Bill Billingsley( kneeling) is introducing Nicole Harris, who made a nice speech. Seated in the background are: L to R: Lodge President Eu,gene Hablinski, SL President Nick Morris, State Representative Jimmy Mankins, and Mayor Forest Bean of Kilgore.

LODGE- 178 and LODGE 180 OFFICERSi. L to R: Treasurer Loma Harris, President Eugene Hablinski, both of Lodge 178; President Dennis Barabas of Lodge 180, Burleson; and Youth Leader Floyd Snider of Lodge 178. Other Lodge 178 officers present, bu 4 not pictured were: 1st Vice Pres. Leslie Wiesner, 2nd Vice Pres. Loye Alvis, Secretary Jutta Mozingo, Financial Secretary Marie Wiesner, and Reporter Mary Vaughan.

Sister Mildred Wiesner, with her husband Brother Leslie Wiesner, 1st vice president of Lodge 178.

Both of them are very active members. wife Wilma, Brother Otto Hanus, who is in charge of the Supreme Lodge Library and Archives, and his lovely wife, Matilda.

Nick brought out some important pertinent facts about our lodge home. It originated on Aug. 30th, 1974, in the Brown Bottle Room of the Schlitz Brewery, at which time came the name Pinewood Heritage.

The official charter took place on June 28, 1975, at the Gregg County Fair Grounds.

The ground breaking ceremonies took place on Aug. 21st, 1977, (in heavy rain).

Construction of this beautiful edifice began on Aug. 14th, 1977, and now stands beautiful and proud, as are we.

Brother Nick commended all concerned with Lodge 178, especially our president, Brother Gene, his wife Clara, Bill Billingsly, sales representatives Brothers Hugo, Gene, Les, Bernard, Bob, and Sister Val. He stressed the importance in the involvement of the youth, in benevolence, the family unit and brotherhood.

"This great edifice is of interest to your business community and the surrounding five-county area," he said. "I wish to commend you on your efforts and to thank the news media for all the publicity.

All of you of Lodge 178 have worked for today, so God bless all of

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Brother James Harris is pictur ,:,01 with 111; .).„ Sister IT cuna Harris, who is treasurer for Lodge 178. 1.1c, a them also itst in the Members' Club Boom at the leAge.

A view of the new lodge building, beautiful pines in the background.

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The main entrance Le.lge 178, located on FM 7 . (nd N87, fume Miles west of Lanvin'', ;tint off and south at 1-20.

you, and enjoy it."

Legislative Dist. 13 Representative Jimmy Mankins said: "This fraternal organization has done such a great job of brotherhood and benevolence, and they encourage the Czech language, youth activities, and patriotism. I salute all of them for organizing Lodge 178 and welcome you to this area. I wish you much success."

District III Director Brother Sid a9id: "It is a great privilege to be a guest at the grand opening of this new lodge home. It is the centerpoint of fraternal and family life, and carried a great heritage from the past. It is a symbol of united effort and cooperAtion, strength and unity of purpose.

This lodge belongs to all its members and I wish you every success."

"I was so impressed by the flag raising and pledge. This is your country and mine. I salute and congratulate all of you and I thank you for inviting me for fraternalism is a national affair."

Kilgore Mayor Foster Bean quippr-d: "I hope this lodge home will soon be considered part of the territorial jurisdiction of Kilgore, at least, and I predict that Lodge 178 will become one of the top ten lodges in the state, and your benevolence and brotherhood is inspirational, and this lodge is an asset to this area. I wish you success always."

Brother Eugene thanked Bill Billingsly for his hard work and perserverence in overseeing the completion of our lodge.

Gene thanked all the Supreme Lodge officers, directors, and dignitasies and all who have contributed to bringing about this exciting day. He introduced all local lodge officers, committee chairmen, committees, and all who helped by donation, deed, work, etc.

Also thanked were individuals for special efforts: Bill Holland for donating the steel for the barbecue pits, Cliff Combs and Ray Gurka for building the pits, Val Steele for furniture donated to the ladies lounge, chairs, table, and lamp, and for the lodge home a beautifully hooked rug made by her and her daughter, Jutta, with the SPJST emblem on it.

Bill Billingxly gave a short talk which detailed all the ideas each individual had for our lodge and

8 how these ideas had to be combined to come up with what we have in Lodge 178. He said: "All in all it was quite enjoyable."

Our escorts, Mitch, Billy, and Jeff, had a few well-chosen words for us, after which Gene closed the proceedings. We then had a cake walk and drawing for prizes.

Lew Phipps' orchestra provided the afternoon music for our entertainment and pleasure.

Brother Alvin Nesuda presented Gene with a check from our sister lodge in Ennis, the Kilgore National Bank made a donation to our swimming pool fund, and a short time ago we got a nice donation from Brother Marvin Mikeska.

I finally had the pleasure of meeting Brother Rudy Sefcik, our Vestnik editor, and his wife Maxine, who publish my reports. I knew they had to be nice people, and they are.

The day was personally nice to me for many reasons: one thing, that I got to see many out-oftowners whom I don't get to see often.

The meats, beans, peppers, pickles, and onions, for the good luncheon were donated by Matney's Barbecue of White Oak, and they were delicious. Many thanks to Matney's Barbecue.

We ended the day with an evening dance from 8:30 to 12:30, with Eric Honza and his orchestra providing the music.

All in all it was a truly long and eventful day that we will not forget for a long time.

There were several donations of flowers, some by our secretary, Jutta Mozingo, and the credit for the rest I shall give in my next report; now I do not have the names available.

Here are a few dates you may want to jot down for future dances: Friday, March 17 — Southern Comfort, 8:30 to 12:30 Saturday, March 18 — tentative Sunday, March 26 — Jerry Naill, featuring Ken Idaho, 8:30-12:30 Friday, March 31 — Shotgun Creek Band, 8:30 to 12:30 May we thank each of you who journeyed to our fair city for this special occasion and to all who made the effort to attend. We sincerely appreciate it; you helped make our day.

Until next we meet, smile, be

VEsTNIK happy, and God bless.

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LODGE NO. 188, CENTERVILLE Dear Members and Friends: The March meeting of our lodge was held Sunday afternoon, at 2 p.m., at the new lodge hall. Quite a few members were present, and all were anxious to see the progress on the new building.

Jacquelyn Wakefield read the names of 27 new members and six social members. All were approved and welcomed. We hope they will participate in all of our activities planned for the coming year.

We also welcomed the transfer of Dave and Frances Davenport from Lodge 88, Houston, to our Lodge 188. We are happy to have you.

A card of thanks from the Bob McEachern family was read by President Easterling for the floral arrangement.

Due to bad weather and unforeseen difficulties; we were forced to postpone formal dedication of the new building until April 30th. This date is final, but we will begin to use the building before this date. If the work is completed and everything goes as planned, we will begin to have dances in the new facilities March 18th and thereafter, on Saturday nights.

There will not be any more dances held at Old Carver School. All future activities will be held at the new building. Admission for the dances in the new building will be $2.50 per person except for special occasions. No drinks or food will be allowed to be brought into the new building during the dances.

Everyone is reminded if they have not made a donation to our tables and chairs fund to please do so. The TV donations are still coming in and it will be given to the lucky card holder on April 30th.

Fraternally, Ima R. Watson Reporter SPJST -

LODGE NO. 42, WALLER COUNTY There will be a meeting of our lodge Sunday, March 19th at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Gaydosik on FM Rd. 359, south of Monaville at 2 p.m.

Fraternally, Melba Gaydosik Financial Secretary

LODGE NO. 87, TEMPLE Dear Members: Our regular lodge meeting was held Feb. 10th and was called to order by President Louis Marek at 7:30 p.m.

Flag Bearer Jerry Valchar led the lodge in reciting the pledge of allegiance. The members remained standing in silent tribute to deceased member Casey W. Dryk.

The minutes were read and approved as read.

The various reports were given by lodge officers and old and new business was discussed.

I know all of you are pleased about the construction on out barbecue pit, improvement on the lodge road and the installation of lights in the recreation area. The lodge will enjoy these improvements this spring and summer.

The following new members were accepted into Lodge 87 in February: Mary Lynn Evans, Marie Frances Rucker and Jim Greenfield.

Brother George Schiller and Bill McDonald reported the books were audited and are in good condition.

We were pleased to see such a nice turnout for our last meeting, and also to have Mr. and Mrs. Edward Riesner and family with us.

We hope to see all of you again in March.

A special thanks to the social committee: Mary Zatopek, Dorothy Kacir, Georgia Navratil and to our Vice President Vlasta Jez for the delicious chili and pastries served at the supper.

Our last lodge meeting was held March 10th. We hope you were present for this meeting and that you will attend all the lodge meetings.

Happy spring to all!

Fraternally, Mrs. Dorothy Chervenka SPJST --

LODGE NO. 63, SWEET HOME Dear Members, Lodge No. 63, Sweet Home, will hold its regular monthly meeting and social on March 18th, beginning at 1:30 p.m. at Slovacek's Ballroom.

A special presentation for Godfrey Prokop, who will be receiving a 50-year SPJST membership pin, will be held.

Door prizes will once again be given and someone with a birthday in January, February, and

Wednesday, March 15, 1978 March will receive a birthday cake baked by Mrs. Millie Kutac.

Ladies are asked to bring something for lunch and drinks will be furnished.

Please try to attend this meeting and take part in honoring Brother Prokop.

Fraternally, Elaine Berkovsky SPJST —

LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVILLE Dear Members and Friends: Our March 5th meeting was called to order at 2 p.m. by President Charlie Matcek and all stood and pledged our allegiance to our flag.

President Matcek thanked all who donated pastries and other items and who helped in any way with the sponsoring of our annual chili supper. This was a huge success and everyone enjoyed the evening of fellowship.

Minutes of the previous meeting were read by Secretary Mary Werner and were accepted as read.

Financial Secretary Aliene Zwahr gave her report, which was accepted as read.

Due to the absence of the treasurer, Corns Vallet, Brother Gilbert Walzel gave the report for her.

The special fund treasurer, Brother Gilbert Walzel gave a detailed report which also was accepted as read.

A card of thanks from the August Filla family was read by Mary Werner.

We were glad to hear that Sister Emma Fojtik is at home from the hospital and recuperating.

Gilbert Walzel read the schedule of activities that are coming up at our lodge for the month.

Several members are planning to attend the District V meeting at La Marque, March 12th.

The officers will all attend the workshop which is held at Hallettsvine March 18th.

President Matcek read an informative letter from President Nick Morris pertaining to tax changes and he especially stressed social fellowship at all lodges. Also a letter from Brother Louis Hanus was read expressing his regrets for not attending our chili supper.

Sister Emily Kolaja announced the upcoming Czech Fest held March 31, April 1st and 2nd, which we participated in. Ladies are all urged to bring pickles,

9 sauerkraut, noodles, kolache, strudels or homemade bread. Working committees were organized for our booth for each day of the Czech Fest.

Attendance prize was won by Winnifred Susan.

The meeting adjourned and everyone enjoyed delicious food and good fellowship.

See you at our next meeting, April 9th, at 2 p.m.

Fraternally, Lillie Teykl.

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LODGE NO. 49, ROWENA Dear Members and Friends of District IV, and Lodge No. 49 Pokrok Rowena: This letter is to remind you of our annual spring District IV meeting April 23rd, 1978 (the fourth Sunday of the month), which will be held in Rowena, at Lodge No. 49.

A rededication ceremony celebrating the 50th anniversary of our second Lodge 49 building, which was recently renovated, will be conducted by Supreme Lodge officers at this time.

We are looking forward to welcoming all guests from our nine sister lodges within District IV. A catered noon meal will be served at 11:30 a.m. Please have your lodge secretaries turn in the number planning to attend so we may know how many orders to place with our caterer, or either send me your individual reservations if you are unable to contact your secretary.

The business meeting will start at 1:30 p.m. There will be a social hour after the business meeting at which time a luncheon of cold cuts and desserts will be served.

Our local Lodge No. 49, held its first quarterly meeting of the year Sunday, March 5th, at 2 p.m. in our renovated hall. We are proud and happy to have accomplished our goal of restoration with a siding placed on the outer walls, and wood panelling on the inner walls, as well as our kitchen. Linoleum was laid on the kitchen floor, a cabinet and sink was added to the range which had previously been purchased and, to complete the appliances, four children of our late Brother W. A. Halarnicek bought a new refrigerator in memory of our late Sister Patsy

Teplicek, their cousin. Our next project is to erect a flag pole beside the hall, on which to fly our nation's and state's flags.

We are also restoring our stage curtain in tribute to merchants advertising business houses in Rowena half a century ago. Their descendents are responding, and we trust all will take part in this gesture of preserving their forefathers' memory.

Our members have also made generous contributions to the lodge building fund and our Memorial Fund, for which we sincerely thank them.

Our lodge is available for wedding receptions, family and school reunions, dances or other socials.

District IV Director Stanley Broz was present for our meeting.

He is always very supportive of our lodge, and has kind words of encouragement and appreciation of our efforts. He stated that the Rowena Lodge No. 49 has placed more loans than any other lodge in the district.

Director Broz invited the officers of Lodge No. 49, to attend the Lodge No. 160 meeting in Wall, next Sunday.

Again, please keep in mind April 23rd, the date of the District IV meeting in Rowena.

Fraternally yours, District IV Secy. and Lodge No. 49 Secy P. O. Box 362 Rowena, Tx 76875 - SPJST LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN The Elgin SPJST lodge held its monthly meeting Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 8 p.m.

President Leslie Gustafson called the meeting to order and the pledge of allegiance was led by Shawn Young.

Everyone remained standing for a moment of silent tribute in memory of Brother Fred Courtney.

After roll call of officers, the minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Then all other reports were given and approved as read.

The new members are: Marvin Wayne Alexander, Irene Fay Alexander, Amanda Leigh Alexander, Eric Lee Hayes and Sandra. Leigh Hayes. We welcome you to our lodge!

A landscaping committee was appointed to plant live oak trees

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Mr. and Mrs. Emil Mogonye were appointed to gether the infornaation pertaining to the history of Lodge 18.

The Elgin Chamber of Commerce annual banquet was held at our lodge March 2nd and it was well attended.

The Aqua Water Assn. held their annual meeting at our lodge and a barbecue meal was served to their members.

The Hospital Board of Elgin sponsored a chili benefit supper on March 14th with extinguished guests, Lady Bird Johnson and Liz Carpenter attending.

Our next meeting will be on March 21st.

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LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY Dear Members and Guests.

Well, I have missed one week's report. The time passes on and before you know it some of the things you would like to do you miss out on doing.

We really had a wonderful time dancing to the fine music. provided by one of our best bands, The Centurions; not only do they provide good music, they also come well dressed and have their hair groomed nicely. We had a nice crowd and everyone present had a good time. We again had people at the lodge from as far away as Port Lavaca, about 240 miles away.

The trustees' meeting was scheduled for March 13th. Be sure and mask April 2nd on your calendars, at 2 p.m., because we will have our regular meeting with a social fellowship and covered dish supper. This is not positive, but we may also have live music for your enjoyment. .I still will have time to verify or correct this if there is a change or we decide differently. We will know for sure after the March 13th trustees' meeting, but by all means, set this date and mark it on your calendar. It is everyone's desire to do all we can, so that you will enjoy yourself that afternoon. It is your lodge and we appreciate your suggestions on the betterment of the lod ge because it is yours, so take care of it.

The game night is set up for Tuesday, March 21st at 7:30 p.m.

Frances Parrish and Mary Bean,

our youth leaders, are in charge of the evening. If you have any questions about the event, call Mary Bean at 544-7213 or Frances Parrish at 544-3112.

So, until next time, take care.

Fraternally, Chester Shmoldas SPJST —

LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMEO Dear Members: SPJST Lodge No. 50, El Campo, held their quarterly meeting March 1st, at the American Legion Auxiliary.

Old and new business topics were discussed.

Our District VI meeting was held March 12th with our youth participate at this district meeting.

We had 30 members present at our meeting. Refreshments were served after the meeting.

Fraternally, Anna Bartos Secretary SPJST — '!`HIS AND THAT FROM LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON The country-western music of Bobby Heiman and Hl-Country brought out a full house on Friday, March 3rd. The dance was hosted

by Sister Clara Broz, in charge of the dance, and John her husband, along with Bill Neskorik, were busy with the guests, while Margaret Allbritton greeted them at the door and Pat Neskorik worked in the box office.

Saturday night, again, the Chandelier Ballroom was filled with polka fans that follow the Vrazel Polka Band, from far and wide.

This dance was hosted by Frances Grossman, in charge, her husband, Norval, with son-in-law Richard Wahlberg, seating the guests and Tommie Caraway in the box office.

Tommie's wife, Marlene, greeted the guests at the door.

Brother Allen and Sister Liz Vyvial of Lodge No. 81, Needville with Houston, friends Carblyn and Tommie Hunter and Frances and Homer Koening enjoyed the evening at Table 47. Allen is the brother of Milton Vyvial, president of Lodge No. 175 in Rosenberg.

It was a pleasure to see Sister Elsie Dobesh Gilfond with her spouse, Gil, at the dance. They stayed away too long and. I hope coming to the dance Saturday gave you inspiration and you will be on the regular list of our guests

again. With them at the table were Brother Bob and Sister Ruth Martinak. Sister Elsie used to be a popular figure on our stage while singing and when she married she was out of the country for several years and now she is working for her PhD degree in languages at the University of Texas, and Gil occupies himself by working on his law degree at the University of Houston.

Our bartender, Net Gonzales, made a trip last Sunday to New Waverly to visit our members, Dorothy and Abner Dixon, who moved to Waverly about a year ago and we do not see theM at the lodge too often. Abner used to serve on the entertainment committee and also served on the board of trustees, but now they have a cozy mobile home by the lake and on weekends they manage the Red Barn dance hall. Net enjoyed the Sunday reminiscing by-gone days.

Brother Noel and Sister Wanda Kennedy had a nice vacation in Miami, Fla., attending a life insurance convention and treated their two younger children Roshele and Howard, to a whole day at Disney Land and sent them home to Houston by air and then spent some time in New Orleans while the three oldest kept the home fires burning and running the house.

Jody, John, and Jeff did a great job.

Brother Arthure J. Stayton, Jr., and his lovely wife, Marie, went on a spree to celebrate their 34th wedding anniversary. They were married March 7th, 1944, and have raised three sons in 34 years.

All three are married, but only one presented the parents with a grandson, nick named Skippy Joe, now age 3. Old friends of the celebrants, Brother Adolph and Sister Evelyn Jurica, joined them for a nice dinner at the San Jacinto Inn and danced the night away in the Chandelier Ballroom to the tunes of the Vrazel Polka. Band. Marie wore a beautiful gown with a huge white orchid, given to , her by Are thurcHappy anniversary.

At Table No. 8 all present signed a fancy napkin as a birthday greeting for one of our guests from Shatouch, Okla., whose birthday was March 9th and could not be present; he is Alvie Grossman, the brother of Norval Crossman. Frances, his sister-in-law, will mail him this special greeting card. Al-

Wednesday, March 15, 1978 the Fund-Raising Committee and Mr. Jerry Vytopil was elected as chairman. Although Brother Vytopil has great plans, he cannot carry out the plans alone, every member should be willing to help get our lodge started and this will mean a lot of fund-raising projects. Let's all pitch in and give Brother Vytopil our support by offering our assistance and suggestions.

Other committee members appointed were: Don Helton, chairman of the Entertainment Comm.; Julia Weisser, chairman of the Refreshment Comm.; Dorothy Vytopil, chairman of the Benevolence com•.; and Joe Daniel Novosad, chairman of the Rules & Regulations Comm. Brother Novosad was also elected sergeant-at-arms and parliamentarian. Additional committee assignments will be made at a later date.

We also had a little extra added attraction at our February meeting. Since it was so close to Valentine's Day, we had a box of candy as a door prize and Rene Novosad was the lucky girl whose name was drawn.

For our March 12th meeting our special program was about preparing your income tax return, presented

by Mr. Doyle Reed, who was LODGE NO. 189, formerly with the IRS and is now BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION a private tax consultant.

Dear Members, Everyone should attend this At our Feb. 12th meeting, the it may prove to be a special presentation was given by meeting; money saver for you.

Joe Daniel Novosad. Brother NovoAnother important point which sad read the first draft of the was brought up at our last meeting Rules & Regulations to the memthat there are several people bers. A copy was handed out to was who are not receiving the Vestnik all of the members present. Memthey should be. If you are bers not present at the February when one of these people, please contact meeting should contact Brother one of the officers and we will Novosad for a copy of the R&Rs, make sure since they will be discussed and mailing list. your name is on the voted on in the May meeting Our April meeting should be just Another important topic which as interesting as our March meetwas discussed was the local home ing. Representative Joe Hubenak dues. Since the membership of will present the program. His topic Lodge 189 is growing, the members will be "State Legislature and How voted to reduce the dues from $1.00 It Works." I will go into more deto 50 cents per month. This will tails in my next month's report. be retroactive to Jan. 1st, 1978.

In closing, I want to remind evFurther reductions are planned as eryone to mark their calendars the membership increases and it for our upcoming special probecomes economically sound to do grams and also, President Wentrcek so. Any excess dues already paid would like to again emphasize the will be credited to next year. importance of membership atCommittee chairmen were elect- tendance at the monthly meetings ed for several committees. One of and to encourage every member to our most important committees is Call a ftinTlri skr ri inrita Hier nr t,^ vie, we all wish you a happy birthday and come to Houston soon and forget Shatouch, Okla., for awhile.

Brother Bill Rezek, bless his heart, is getting better at Heights Hospital after spending dver a week in intensive care. He must be getting better because Marie, his wife, said he is starting to complain and that is a good sign for sure. Bill, keep it up and come home soon.

Easter egg hunt for the kiddies will be held Saturday, March 25th, on the picnic grounds of the lodge.

Bring your children; they always have lots of fun each year.

The Czech operetta, "Romance of a Beautiful Gypsy" will be presented April 23, 1978. Make a note on your calendar and plan to be present. All the actors are enthused and ready to give you an excellent performance on April 23rd. We are so pleased that the Ladies' Circle in Dallas is planning to honor us with their visit for that day; we assure you that you will have a good time and our appreciation.

Ed Gerlach's music will be entertaining our patrons Saturday, May 13th, so plan to come and make your reservations in time.

Fraternally, Frances Olexa — SPJST —

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Remember, our meetings start promptly at 3:30 p.m. in the KC Hall. Refreshments and fellowship will follow our program.

Fraternally, Julie Weisser Recorder — SPJST — LODGE NO. 66, WACO

Dear Members, Linden Lodge No. 66 will hold its monthly meeting Sunday, March 19th at 2 p.m. There will be no food served after the meeting.

The youth club will meet at 1:30 p.m.. There will be an Easter egg hunt for all youth of the lodge after the meeting.

The Frank Kofnovecs, long-time members of our lodge, recently lost their home in a fire. Anyone who would like to bring them a gift or donation may bring it to this meeting.

Fraternally, Bonnie Pruitt Secretary SPJSTSPJST

6, COTTONWOOD Dear Readers: Lodge No. 6 held its March meeting on Sunday, March 5th, at 3:30 pm. Youth members Delores Dobecka and Lanette Hykel led the membership in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the American flag.

Delores then recited the SPJST pledge.

There were 20 members present at the March meeting and we had three guests, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Brem, and Mr. Ed Kamas. All reports were given and approved as read.

The winners in the kite-flying contest held by the youth members after their meeting were: Prettiest — Darrell Uptmor Best Homemade 1. Denaria Perez 2. Karen Hykel 3. David Dobecka Tiniest that can fly — Damon Perez Highest flying — David Dobecka.

Youth members having birthdays during the month of March are: Wilford Rieger, Theresa Dobecka brought the birthday cake.

Sister Lydia Dobecka reported sending the following cards during the month of February: Anniversary — Mr. and Mrs. Gary Beseda, Mr. and Mrs. Robert 14/frp, pqrret LODGE NO.

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Birthday — Mike Mazanec and James Hromadka Get-Well — Mr. and Mrs. Cyrill Svrcek and Joseph and Johnnie Marek.

Adult members of Lodge No. 6 having birthdays during the month of March are: Josie Mae Straten, Frank Popp, Cyrill Svrcek, Mrs. Ben Mynar and Gary Marek.

Lodge No. 6 will have its annual Easter party S'unday, March 19th beginning with a program by the youth club at 3 p.m. There will then be an egg hunt and supper consisting of fried chicken with all the trimmings, which will be served at 5 p.m.

Door prize winners were: $2 — Andrew Wachsmann; $10 — Lucille Kutscherousky; $10—Edward Havel; $10 — Edward Mynar.

The meeting was adjourned until Sunday, April 9th, at 3:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Pat Wachsmann Reporter SPJST

LODGE NO. 133, SAN ANTONIO Dear Members: On Sunday, Feb. 19th, our meeting was called to order at 2 p.m.

by President Emil Matula.

After the pledge of allegiance and roll call of officers, the monthly reports were presented. All officers were present.

We had a moment of silent tribute for our deceased member, Sister Agnes Graff, who was also a charter member of our lodge. May our departed sister rest in eternal peace and may her memory live among us forever.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to lovely Sister Mary Kostelnik. We all wish her many, many more.

Social and refrediments were enjoyed by all after the meeting.

Our March meeting is scheduled for Sunday, the 19th, at 2 p.m. You all come!

Fraternally, Viola Ma.zac SPJST

lrE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Members and Readers, The Hiahol Dramatic Club will be presenting another one of delightful Czech operettas. is a new play, having been ∎ught over from Yugoslavia by s. Milo Karel, when she was

traveling abroad last summer.

The title of the play is "The Romance of a Beautiful Gypsy."

The songs are melodious and the story of the play will hold your interest from start to finish.

Our fine group of actors deserve your support, so won't you please come out and be with us at Lodge 88 on the 23rd of April at 2 p.m.? We will do our best to entertain you.

Fraternally, Harriette Allison SPJST -

LODGE NO. 48, BEY E ITSVILLE Dear Members: The Beyersville SPJST Lodge No. 48 held their regular monthly meeting Sunday, March 5th.

The meeting was called to order

by Vice President Howard Leshikar.

Peggy Biar and Karen Biar led the pledge of allegiance.

Sister Sharon Beran read the minutes and gave her financial report and they stood approved as read.

Sister Ruth Wuensche gave her report on premiums collected.

We have one new member, Leanna Lang.

Ellen Schmidt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Schmidt, was chosen to be our queen for the Beyersville SPJST May Fete, May 14th.

Our next meeting is scheduled for April 2nd, at 3 p.m. Sandwiches will be served for supper.

Fraternally, Sharon Beran Reporter SPJST

LODGE NO. 174, ROCKDALE Dear Members and Readers, The officers of Lodge No. 174, Rockdale would like to invite all the members to our monthly meetings. The meetings are held every 3rd Wednesday of the month in the Rockdale Bank Community Room, at 7 p.m.

Those wishing to mail their premium payments can mail them to SPJST Lodge No. 174, PO Box 134, Rockdale, Tx 76567.

The officers will be looking for you at our next meeting, March 15,n.

Fraternally, Zephyr Marek Financial Secretary

L S'kLT HI StkaNG MEETING UNDAY, APRIL 2nd, 1978 AT LODGE 92, VORT WORTH AGENDA 10 a.m. — Registration 11 a.m. — Meeting called to order

by President Henry Skrabanek.

Pledge to the 71ag and SPJST Pledge — Flag hearer Eddie Ba,nik Welcome — Lodge 92 President Carl Zich Response — 1st Vice President Hugo Kocian Approval of Minutes of Fall Meeting Introduction of Supreme Lodge Officers and Guests — Brother Hugo Kocian 12 to 1:30 — Lunch 1:30 — Youth Program—Lodge No. 92 (15-20 minutes) Roll Call of Lodges — Secretary Barbara Hykel Tribute to Deceased Members —2nd Vice President Wanda Petr Reading of Correspondence — Sister Barbara Hykel Treasurer's Report — Brother John Murphy District Sales Repi esentative's Report — Brother A vin Nesuda District Director's Report — Brother Sid Pokladnik Rest Home Director's Report — Brother Sid Pokladnik District Youth Counselor's Report — Brother Ed Kamas Publication Committee --Brother Ed Mazanec Editor of Vestnik Brother Rudy Sefcik By-Laws Committee Report — Brother Jerry Milan Speaker Representing Supreme Lodge Report of Auditing Committee Old Business New Business — Report of Nominating Committee Election of Officers Selection of Host for Fall District Meeting Selection of Host for YAD Announcements Adjournment The youth leaders will decide when they want the youth meeting.

Fraternally, Henry J. Skrabanek President Barbara Jean Hykel Secretary

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13 ly high honor, since o-oly 53 students in the college ov. )31,siness Administration were ii-i tiJis category. Accordingly, you '. 'Jame will be listed on the Distiogrdslied Honor Roll of the University of Texas at Arlington for the fall semester.

Please accept my personal congratulations on your p ocomplishment and my best vi3s/c, for the continuation of your: )igh level scholarly achievement Sincerely, Roger Dean David is the son o1 M Mrs. Milton L. Honza, Sr., o alias and are members of SP."'" f tflgic 84.

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351& (Editor's note: Sister Bar ara Jean Hykel stated that the easiest wa to Lodge No.92 is to go to 35W & 820 port of FW & to Azle.

AUSEUM Dear Readers: We could use S0111 , '1801 window glass in our work here at the mu seum and any of you who have some old windows g- a.tlitring dust and are wondering what L . ) do with them, why not donat‘, tlyni to our museum; just bring 1.;.■ i(311 in or call us and we will arrange to pick them, up, it doesn't matter how dirty the glass is, we can clean it and we will place your name on our Golden Book of Donors. We would also like to find a small windmill to display in our museum and we still need one of the 14-tooth Vshaped harrows and a 5-shovel cultivator like those we used to pull with one horse or mule. We would also like to find one of the old Go-Devil cultivators that were very popular in the '20s to complete our farm display.

Fraternally yours, Otto Hanus

Map showing the directions to National Hall, Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth, 3316 Roberts Cut-Off Road, where the District III spring meeting will be held. (Phone 624-0251).

Since our last meeting we have SLAVONIC MUTUAL FIRE INS. ASSN. CHAPTER 9, FORT WORTH lost several members. Sister Anna Milan, a longtime member died on Dear Members: Nov. 29th of last year. Sister Agnes I'm sure all of you are ready for Silhavey died in February and some spring weather and maybe Brother Bob Easley died on Feb. by the date of our next meeting, 28th. The mother of one of our which will be on March 19th, we members, Mrs. Justine Powolny, will have that kind of weather. mother of Brother James Powolny, SPJST -The ` meeting is at 2 p.m. at the died in California recently. We LODGE NO. 170, LAID: 6,i ACKSON.. new Sons of Hermann Hall which will miss all of them at our meetis located at 1200 W. Fuller Street; ings and express our sincere sym- Dear Members: this will be our first meeting at pathy to their families.

We changed the, locatiun of our the new hall and it is a very lovely Make your plans to attend the meeting which will be at McKay building. My husband and I had meeting March 19th and we hope Real Estate Office, 505 McKay the pleasure of attending the to see all of you there.

Loop Drive, Clute, beginning at opening last fall and were given 7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of Fraternally, a tour of the building. each month.

Christine Zich The officers of the chapter will Fraternally, Reporter Glenn L. McKay give reporto of the business that - SPJST — has been transacted since the last Sales Representative , THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SPJST meeting.

AT ARLINGTON LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS After the meeting, as is cus- College of Business Administration tomary, a meal will be served to Office of the Dean Dear Members: the members present and the Mr. David Wayne Honza If you play in tiv: Dallas Czech ladies are kindly asked to please Dear Mr. Honza, dates Concert Orchestra, the bring pastries to go with the meal.

I am pleased to inform you that scheduled for practi f:o March The meal is furnished by the local your grades for the fall semester 16th and 30th. chapter and refreshments will alof 1977, qualify you as an "A" honThe next lodge meeting is March so be, served. or student. This is an exceptional- 20th, at 7:30 p.m. Wh y' not sur-

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LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR

Dear Members and Friends: Time for our May Fete is drawing near. We are looking for some queen contestants. Any girl 16 years or older, who is a member of our lodge can be a candidate for queen. Any girl interested, call Mrs. Edwin Adamek or Mrs. Glen Ra.:y Pasexnann.

Fraternally, Ila Mae Jansky Reporter - SPJST — BLAHOL DRAMATIC CLUB NO' ef::: We are delighted to announce, that the stage at the Chandeliet• Ballroom will be the place where we will present a Czech musical, in three acts, entitled, ROMANEF. KRASNE CIKANKY, Sunday, April 23, 1978.

Please look for further announcements and other particulars.

We invite all of our friends from far and near who have supported the Hlahol Dramatic Club, and everyone, to attend this presentation. We are looking forward to

seeing you.

Naomi K. Spencer President - SPJST — LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS sorrBALL TEAM

Another softball season is about upon us again this spring and we at Lodge 84 have begun preparing for another season. It will be our 25th straight year to field a team.

"We are proud of this record and .hope it will continue for many more years.

We plan to have a good team

again this season, about the same roster with perhaps three or four new players will be added to this year's team. We again plan to play in the City Major League and the competition will be strong.

We plan our annual team banefit dance for Saturday night, May 20th with the very popular Jodie Mikula's band furnishing the music.

The team feels a great loss as one of our faithful fans, Sister Annie Steiner, passed away Saturday, March 4th. We will miss her presence at our games. May she rest in peace.

MRS. DONALD E. SCOTT, JR. PAULA ZAHIRNIAK IS BRIDE OF DONALD E. SCOTT, JR.

The wedding vows of Miss Paula Kay Zahirniak and Mr. Donald E. Scott, Jr., were solemnized in the Catholic Church of the Assumption in West on Saturday, Feb. 11th, at 1 p.m.

Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Zahirniak of West and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Scott, Sr.. of Route 10, Waco.

The wedding mass was celebrated by Father William, Benish. Troy Gerik and Joe ZMiiriliak. ti altar boys. Michael Archer was organist and Mrs. Clarence Talley

Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose an empire style bridal gown of sata-a-peau and reembroidered alencon lace. The modified square neckline and cuffs were trimmed in lace. The full skirt, trimmed with lace and a ruffle, swept into a cathedral train. A jeweled hat held her illusion veil.

The bride's bouquet was a cascade of yellow roses, carnations, baby's breath and satin streamers.

Maid of honor was Miss Cyndy Harkins of Waco, Mrs. Shirley Postolovsky was hertsister's matron or hoilu. Bridesmaids were Denise and Debbie Scott, sisters of the groom, Darlene Zahirniak, sisr-, 19.yne Pustejov-

Wednesday, March 15, 1978 • sky of Waco, Terry King of Ross, and Ruth Helpert of Austin.

Their floor-length dresses of jade green jersey knit were designed in a halter style. They wore capes of matching fabric trimmed with ruffles. They carried bouquets of yellow and orange flowers centered with a green candle and satin streamers.

Houseps,rty members were Jackie and Laurie Zahirniak, sisters of the bride, Susan Archer, of College Station, Cathy Neckar of Waco; and Roxanne Money of West.

Their gowns of autumn rust interlock knit were fashioned with a peasant style bodice and a sash in back. The yolk and waist insert were of ivory lace.

Joe Hutyra of Crawford was the groom's best man. Groomsmen were Gary Scott, brother of the groom, Gary Wright, Rickey Devers, all of Waco, and Keith Williford of Austin. Groomsmen from West were Roger Pustejovsky, brother-in-law of the bride, and Pat and Buck Zahirniak, brothers of the bride.

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Zahirniak were hosts for the supper and dance at the SPJST Hall in West.

Music was furnished by Blacky and The Country Gentlemen. The grand march was led by Maxine and Rudy Sefcik.

The couple will reside in Waco.

The bride's parents and entire family are very active members of Lodge No. 54, West. (Article delayed due to lack of space. —Editor).

SPJST — (Editor's note: Brother Al Payne, member of SPJST Lodge No. 36, West, was honored at a West Chamber of Commerce banquet Feb. 21st, at the West High School Cafetorium. The presentation was just as Brother Al would have requested it and his response was the same: sincere and brief. The following is courtesy of the West News.)

AL PAYNE HONORED AT WEST C OF C BANQUET Al Payne, owner and manager of Aderhold. Funeral Home in West, was the honoree at the West Chamber of Commerce banquet Feb. 21st for his outstanding service to the, community.

According to Chamber of Commerce President Harry Tichaysky,

15 the McLennan County district for four years.

With the little time he has left, Payne also is a member of various civic organizations. He is a member of the West Masonic Lodge No. 475, the Waco Karem Shriners, the Waco Scottish Rite Chapter, the West American Legion Chapter No. 478, and the West VFW Post No. 4819. He also joined the Kiwanis Club in 1963 and has served as treasurer and director of the organization.

Payne has also been the newscaster giving the West area news on Radio Station KHBR since 1965.

Payne married Johnnie Warren of Meridian in 1947 and now has three sons and a granddaughter.

Larry Payne, his son, is the father of Al's granddaughter, Valerie Elisa. His other sons are Cappy, a student at MCC, and Robby, a West High School sophomore.

(Our SPJST Society congratulates Brother Al Payne. —Editor)

AL PAYNE "We don't do this every year, and this (award) is not something to be taken lightly." Tichaysky said that this award is awarded to a citizen after years of service to the community.

SPJST — Al Payne has served the community of West for many years. THIRD CZECH FEST SLATED FOR MARCH 31 st -- APRIL 2nd In 1963, the Payne family moved to The third annual Fort Bend West from Fort Worth, and purchased the Aderhold Funeral County Czech Pest has been set for March 31st, April 1st and 2nd, at Home, Payne is a member of the West the county fairgrounds near RosBaptist Church where he has been enberg.

This large Czech Festival in Texthe music director since 1964. He was ordained a Baptist deacon at as features three days of good food, family entertainment, lively the age of 24 years.

As a past president and director music and dancing and good times of the Chamber of Commerce, in the authentic Czech tradition.

Czech Fest was started in 1976 as Payne was also awarded the outa county-wide effort to emphasize standing service award in 1972.

Payne serves the West Indepen- the Czech heritage of Fort Bend dent School District in many ways. County, which is located 30 miles He is the past president of the south of downtown Houston on band boosters' club. He supports U.S. 59 (Southwest Freeway).

Approximately 50,000 people from the local athletic organizations and serves as an announcer at the throughout Texas and other states home football games. He has been joined in the fun last year and a the West League Boosters treasur- large crowd is expected this year.

Czech Fest, with more than 30 er since March of 1970. community organizations serving Payne served on the West Independent School District Board as concessionaires, offers a grand of Trustees from 1973 to 1976. He array of mouth-watering foods of is now president of the organiza- many varieties.

Among some of the favorites intion, and has been since 1976.

In the medical fields, Payne is clude authentic Fort Bend County a member of several clubs. He Czech klobase and German sauserved as secretary and treasurer sages (served a variety of ways), of the West Hospital Authority homemade sauerkraut, potato panfrom 1968 to 1975.. He has been cakes hot off the grill, barbecue, president of the same organization steaming hot corn on the cob, homemade cakes, pies, and breads, since 1975.

Payne is also the past campaign and thousands of kolache, those chairman for the Cancer Society. tasty Czech pastries so popular in He worked for the eastern half of (Continued on page 17)

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From The Supreme Lodge STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY, 1978 RECEIPTS: Bonds Mortgage Loans Certificate Loans Annuities Dividend Interest on Bonds Interest on Certificate Loans Interest on Certificate of Deposit Interest on Mortgage Loans Premiums Royalties and Minerals Rent Application Fee TOTAL RECEIPTS CASH BALANCE

Mortuary 1,911.06 125,449.76 5,755.33 556.54 277.34 10,230.37 3,583.24 1,109.24 83,761.00 66,101.98 693.91 4,000.00

Expense Juvenile 3,503.62

73,450.07

4,533.44 385.42

1,098.00

TOTAL 1,911.06 128,953.38 5,755.33 556.54 27'7.34 10,230.37 3,583.24 1,109.24 88,314,44 139,937.47 693.91 4,000.00 1,098.00

303,429.77 178,432.72

74,548.07 2,136.32

8,442.48 10,609.67

386,420.32 191,178.71

481,862.49

76,684.39

19,052.15

577,599.03

DISBURSEMENTS: Mortgage Loans Certificate Loans Certificates of Deposit Annuities Death Claims Matured Enaowments Premium Refund to Members Surrender Value Reinsurance Home Account Expenses Actuary Advertising Appraisal Expenses Commissions, Adult Commissions, JT Commissions Override Contributions District Youth Counselors Emblems Fraternal Activities Hospitalization Legal Services Expense Medical Exams Non-Medical Exams Membership Dues Museum Operating Expense Office Maintenance Office Rent Vestnik Vestnik Postage Organizational Expense Postage Salary, Directors Salary, Editor Salary, Employees Salary, Officers SPJST History Project Stationery and Supplies Tax - FICA, FUTA, TEC Travel Expense, Officers and Directors Travel Expense, State Field Manager

204,925.22 6,101.50 50,000.00 1,001.25 44,500.00 11,500.00 16,521.10 8,544.63 6,847.09 4,819,87 759.50 1,088.35 614.87 16,730.87 324.83 2,158.94 3,182.50 410.49 164.23 60.50 1,142.34 1,668.05 924.00 1,157.31 70.00 276.58 826.16 4,000.00 5,460.23 5,039.00 974.26 122.40 1,400.00 1,685.40 11,168.37 8,718.23 8.93 1,839.57 1,270.93 294.26 292.15

204,92522 6,101.50 50,000.00 1,00125 44,500.00 11,500.00 16,521.10 8,544.63 6,847.09 4,819.87 759.50 1,088.35 614.87 16,730.87 324.83 2,158.94 3,182.50 410.49 164.23 60.50 1,142.34 1,668.05 924.00 1,157.31 70.00 276.58 826.16 4,000.00 5,460.23 5,039.00 974.26 122.40 1,400.00 1,685.40 11,168.37 8,718.23 8.93 1,839.57 1,270.93 294.26 292.15

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42.20 412.04 50.00

Travel Expense, Editor Travel Expense, State Youth Director Youth Activities Bonus TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS CASH ASSETS: Cash Bonds Mortgage Loans Certificate Loans Stock Certificate of Deposit SPJST Building (Home Office) Furniture and Office Equipment

42.20 412.04

260.82 354,760.66 127,101.83 481,862.49

74,373.49 2,310.90

260.82 18,791.33

78,684.39

19,052.15

50.00 260.82 429,394.97 148,204.06 577,599.03

148,204.06 2,775,737.10 18,712,00829 604,921.42 56,378.58 952,466.84 803,511.82 54,448.54 24,107,676.54 Jerry Mikulas, Jr., Financial Secretary

INCOME FROM LODGES FEBRUARY 1978 LOD=

1 4 5

6

7 8 9 11 13 14 15 17 18 23 24 25 26 29 30 32 33 35 36 38 39 40 41 42 44 47 49 50 51 54 57 63 65 68 72 73 79

AMOUNT

184.31 510.66 71.60 1,467.59 293.63 62.73 2,087.37 193.41 1,091.45 121.40 1,522.06 1,553.19 2,899.49 380.59 3,142.35 3,967.58 421.55 3,057.48 665.47 2,638.55 1,038.27 3,047.68 224.80 772.26 1,436.30 851.82 102.95 743.78 285.93 6,356.70 1,949.07 939.15 207.17 1,184.58 18.81 451.59 838.01 780.79 268.67 201.10 1,963.58

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AMOUNT

2,778.52 80 2,185.53 81 3,223.81 84 61.48 85 29,101.64 88 89 1,244.57 261.55 90 2,434.55 91 2,578.80 92 1,287.96 94 97 79.38 46.13 103 156.45 106 1,282.59 107 61.04 110 111 (unassigned) 677.01 782.43 112 427.15 114 176.87 116 129 123.24 135 1,191.81 978.75 137 113.51 138 139 2,242.56 1,013.65 141 3,602.71 142 143 239.73 72.07 147 215.32 148 730.94 151 789.12 153 4,923.99 154 155 570.30 381.61 158 160 2,081.58 347.01 161 162 221.60 164 67.61 168 166.16 170 2,976.47 173 1,039.68 174 4,126.42 175 2,210.32

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3,590.28 135.58 1,075.29 410.36 79.50 • 424.31 109.81 2,480.77 2,145.87 583.16 37.75 140,341.77 Fraternally, Jerry Mikulas, Jr. Financial Secretary - SPJST (Continued from page 15) this area.

The action begins at 5 p.m. Friday, March 31st, and rims through midnight Sunday, April 2nd. The hours will be filled with food, fun, fiddle playing, dancing, polka and waltz music, and a talent-packed schedule of special events.

Czech Fest is held at the new multi-million-dollar Fort Bend County Fairgrounds, located on Texas Hwy. 36, three miles south of Rosenberg. The facility has more than three acres of floor space under roof and Czech Fest activities continue rain or shine!

The SPJST Lodge No. 88, Houston Czech Orchestra, Choral Group, and Beseda Dancers will appear Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

Approximately 10 Czech bands will appear during the three-day festivities.

At 12 noon on Sunday, April 2nd, 177 179 180 181 183 184 185 187 188 189 Home Office

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backpacking, canoeing and playing the guitar.

(Photo and writeup submitted by Sister Helen Hegwood. Editor) - SPJST

KFRD will have a live broadcast with Joe Gavranovic's AmericanCzech Hour, featuring the Galveston County Czech Heritage Singers and the Czech Singers of Victoria.

Programs for the three days of festivities may be obtained at 1919 H, Rosenberg, Tx 77471, or by telephone 713 342-5464.

(Information submitted by Sister Emily Kolaj a )

BULLETIN BOARD District Meetings

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PARKER Lisa Parker, a member of SPJST Lodge No. 185, Hill Country, New Braunfels, was among the ten finalists for queen of the 1978 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo.

She was also nominated to be the queen of the Central Texas Trail Riders, which originates at Round Rock, however she could not accept due to pressing school cornmitment,s.

The 16-year-old daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence J. Parker (Dr. Parker is from Bratislava, Czechoslovakia), is a junior at Samuel Clemens High School in Schertz and is a member of the National Honor Society. She owns a registered quarter horse, on which she has won numerous prizes and ribbons and she rides with the Comal County Sheriff's Possee. Lisa has been involved in professional fashion modeling since her early teens, however, takes her academic aspects very seriously and hopes some day to enter the field of telecommunications.

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MICHAL TAIWARA MICHALK Miss Michal Tamara Michalk, 16, daughter of Mr. James Lee Michalk of Houston has been selected to be a finalist in the 1978 Texas United Teenager Pageant to be held at the Hotel Adolphus in Dallas, March 18th, 1978. The pageant is the official state-wide finals for the United Teenager Pageant held in Washington, D.C. in December, 1978.

Contestants from all over the state will be competing for the title. All contestants are between the ages of 14 and 18 and must have at least a "B" average in school. They are requested to participate in the Volunteer Community Service Program of the United Teenager Pageant. Through this program many youngsters are becoming involved in community activities by contributing at least eight hours of time to some worthwhile charity of civic work.

Among the prizes the winner will receive is an all-expense paid trip to Europe, departing from New York, and an all-expense paid trip to compete in the national finals in our nation's capital. Over 15,000 in cash scholarships will be awarded at the national pageant in December.

Contestants will be judged on scholastic and civic achievements, beauty, poise, and personality. No swimsuit or talent competition is required. Each contestant will write and recite on stage a 100-word essay on the subject, "My Country."

Miss Michalk is sponsored by her father. Her hobbies include

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. * * The District IV spring meeting will be held Sunday, April 23, 1978 at the SPJST Lodge No. 49, in Rowena. * * The District VII spring meeting will be held Sunday, May 7th, 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 18th, Lodge No. 40, Hillje DISTRICT VII District YAD — July 23rd, Lodge No. 107, Floresville * * STATE EVENTS: Youth Leaders' Retreat, April 22-

Wednesday, March 15, 1978 23, Camp Val Verde State YAD — Aug. 20, Temple High School State Royalty — Sept. 30, Lodge No. 47, Seaton.

articles to Goodwill, if they have anything to give away. We discussed our Stanley party and how much we made. Members were also reminded to turn in their points • SPJST from the past three months.

Our guest speaker was Miss Mary Mrnustik, adult president; From The she spoke to us about what Easter means.

Lodge Youth Leaders We then had a program. Poems LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD about roster were read by Clare Dorotik, Sherry Krpec, Diane DluDear Readers, Our Easter party will be March hos, Michelle Srubar, Brenda Kres19th with the program starting at ta, and Karen Kahanek. Songs 3 p.m. An Easter egg hunt will were then sung.

Door prize winners were Robfollow the program and then supper at about 5 or 5:30 p.m. The ert Krpec, Roxanne Yockey, Brian lodge will furnish the meat and Bubela, Linda Treumer, Chris everyone bring a covered dish and Krpec and Diane Dluhos. pastry. After supper we will have Winners in the egg decorating social games. I hope all of you stay contest were: ages 8-9: ist, Chris and enjoy the evening with us.

Krpee;2nd, Jean Dorotik; 3rd, Linda Treumer; ages 10-12: 1st, Fraternally yours, Vicki Dorotik; 2nd, Rudy Laitkep; Willie Mae Schuetz 3rd, Allan Kresta; ages 13-17: 1st, Youth Leader Brenda Kresta; 2nd, Karen KaSPJST hanek; 3rd, Melissa Zboril.

Easter baskets were made for Letters From The Youth craft.

An Easter egg hunt was then LODGE NO. 30, TAITON held after we worked on craft.

Dear Vestnik Readers, Refreshments were served which The Talton SPJST Youth Club consisted of cupcakes and punch. held their regular monthly meetThe Refreshments for ing and Easter egg hunt Sunday, the month of AprilCommittee will be: Mrs. March 5th, at 2:30 p.m. at the Tal- Albert Kresta, Mrs. Milam Krutilek ton Community Center.

Krutilek.

The meeting was called to order and. Mrs. I. W. Fraternally,

by President Clare Dorotik. The Karen Kahanek (13) pledge was led by Vicki Dorotik, (3-9-78) Reporter and the prayer was led by Karen SPJST Kahanek. There were 37 members LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD and seven guests present.

Vestnik Readers, Under new business we discussed Dear It is almost Easter again. We going to the rest home in Hillje to are working on our Easter prodeliver baskets we made for craft gram on Friday nights. Everyone this month. We will go on March who plans to be in the program, 22nd, at 5 p.m. It was also men- come practice. We are also worktioned that we are going back to ing ontoEaster craft.

Bastrop State Park for summer Our Easter program and egg camp on June 19th through 22nd. hunt will be Sunday, Mar. 19th. We We were all glad to hear we were may also have a game night. See going back to Bastrop. you then!

The program for our next meetFraternally, ing will be: Spring. We also dis- (3-9-78) Darrell Uptmor cussed starting a new project. It SPJST — will be selling wedding and anniLODGE NO. 107, FLORESVILLE versary cards. Each family will be The youth club held their regular expected to sell three to five box- monthly meeting Sunday, March es.

5th, at 3 p.m.

Under old business we discussed President John Bayer called the YAD being held July 16th in Hillje. meeting to order. Wendy Bayer led Members who want to be in sing- us in the pledge of allegiance. le or group talent acts should be Mark Purchis read the minutes getting their acts together and ev- of the last meeting which were aperyor P should keep on bringing proved as read.

19 Wendy Bayer made a motion that we have a dance. Donna Cordes seconded it. The motion carried. It will be held March 31st at the SPJST Hall in Floresville, from 8 to 11:30 p.m.

Mr. Bayer talked to us about his wood jewelry that he is teaching and told us that he would teach us if we wanted to learn how. He also told us that some of the rules in the rule book had changed and to look over them.

John Bayer adjourned the meeting.

Fraternally, Cheryl Kolenda Reporter (3-9-78) - SPAT — LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY

Dear Members and Friends, We had our monthly meeting March 2nd at 7:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Stephen Parrish.

The pledge of allegiance was recited by all present.

Our minutes of the last meeting were read by Jennifer Hodges and were approved as read.

The roll call was read and we had 20 members, three guests, and four adults present.

Our youth leader could not be present, so President Steven Parrish read a letter from Youth Leader Mary Bean.

There was no old business.

The new business was getting our games started again. The social will start Tuesday, March 21st, at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited.

We also discussed having the Sound Machine back for youth dances. They will be at Lodge 74 on the 24th of March and will start at 8 p.m. Everyone is invited.

We had planned a social for March 16th.

I hope everyone is getting everything ready for the district; see you there.

Fraternally, Mary Jo Bobalik Reporter (3-9-78) •-•-• SPJST —

LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD

Dear Members, Our meeting was called to order by President David Dobecka.

The minutes and roll call were read. We had a good attendance and the !treasurer's report was also given.

Our correspondence was from St. Joseph's Indian School.

20 Guests present were Mr. Ed Kamas and Lynn Uptmor.

We went to the rest home March 8th.

On March 19th we will have an Easter egg hunt and an Easter card contest. Our program will start at 3 p.m. and supper will be served between 5 and 5:30 p.m.

We will play games after supper.

We had a kite-flying contest.

Winners were: David Dobecka, the highest flying kite; Darrell Uptmor, prettiest; Denaria Perez, oddest; Damon Perez, smallest flying kite; homemade kite — lst, David Dobecka; 2nd, Karen Hykel; 3rd, Keith Hykel.

Birthday celebrant for the month was Wilfred Rieger.

Everyone start on your YAD project because it is on June 25th; camp will be on June 17th.

March 25th there will be a leader's training seminar.

Door prize was won by Theresa Dobecka.

The farmers had a benefit dance after the meeting. Billy Uptmor and The Makers supplied the music.

Fraternally, Lillian Perez (13) (3-9-78) Junior Reporter SPJST — LODGE NO. 47, SEATON

Dear Members and Friends, Ellen Lucko called the meeting to order March 5th, at 2 p.m.

David Pechal led in the pledge of allegiance and club motto.

Ellen Lucko called the roll. There were 40 members present. She also read the minutes of the last meeting which were approved as read.

We then had a treasurer's report from Elaine Zavodny on our fund-raising which was held Feb. 17th. Thanks to everyone who attended the function and supported this project.

Visitors at this meeting were Larry Craft, Mac Parks, Mrs. Florence Mikeska and Mrs. Sarah Wilson. Thank you for coming and come again.

On March 19th we will go to Temple Lake Park for our social.

Please bring a coat hanger if you come. The time for this social is 4 to 6 p.m.

April 9th will be the District II spring meeting which will be held at Seaton Star Hall. If you haven't signed up to perform and you want to do so, please sign up for the

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District II YAD will be held July ath. The place is not selected at this time, but will be soon.

Birthdays in the month are: Joyce Pechal, David Motl, Rex May, Sherry Skrabanek and Michael Koliha. Happy birthday to all!

Door prize winners were David Pechal for the juniors and Vincent Schiller for the teens.

The meeting was then adjourned.

Our next meeting will be held April 2nd at 2, p.m. The Easter egg hunt will be held that day also, so bring the youngsters.

Fraternally, Joyce Pechal (17) (3-9-78) Reporter - SPJST -LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR Dear Members and Friends: I would like to say thanks to Mr. Frank luinkovsky, for having the skating party for District II on Feb. 19th. We had a big turnout and we all had fun getting together with all of our old friends.

Thank you again!

SPJST Taylor lodge held their monthly social by giving a dance party for District II on Feb. 17th.

Everyone was allowed to bring a friend and they could also bring their family. We had the Inovations play;. We want to say thank you to all of the mothers who donated food and drinks for our dance. We are sorry if you couldn't make our dance, and we hope we can see you at the next SPJST function.

Fraternally, Donna Steger 14) (3-4-78) Treasurer - SPJST — LODGE NO. 30, TAITON

Dear Vestnik Readers, The Talton SPJST Youth Club held its monthly meeting Sunday, March 5th.

The meeting was opened by President Clare Dorotik, the pledge of allegiance was led by Vicki Dorotik, and the prayer was led

by Karen Kahanek.

We worked on craft which will later be taken, to the rest home for the aged. We also had an Easter egg hunt, which was lots of fun.

Then refreshments of decorated cupcakes and punch were served by some of the mothers. We also took some pictures.

Fraternally, (3-7-78) Michelle Srubar (9)

LODGE NO. 30, TAITON

Dear Readers, The Talton Youth Club met Sunday, March 5th, at 2:30 p.m. at the Taiton Community Center.

The president, Clare Dorotik, called the meeting to order. Vicki Dorotik led the pledge of allegiance and Karen Kahanek said the prayer.

We discussed visiting the rest home in Hillje to deliver the Easter baskets we made for craft. We will go to the home on March 22nd, at 5 p.m. and everyone should meet at the Dorotik is house as before.

Everyone was reminded to keep on bringing any unwanted articles for Good Will, once a month. They were also reminded to turn in their points for the previous three months' activities.

The Stanley Products project was then discussed. We made a fairly good profit off the sales.

Everyone was then informed that we are going back to Bastrop State Park this summer from June 19th until June 22nd. District YAD will be in Hillje on July 16th.

Members who want to be in single and group talent should be getting their acts together.

Our program for our next meeting is entitled, "Spring."

We are starting a new project selling wedding cards. We will order 100 boxes and each family will be expected to sell from 3 to 5 boxes.

We then had a. guest speaker, Miss Mary Mrnustik, who spoke to us about Easter.

We also had an Easter program.

Several members read Easter poems and then everyone sang a couple of Easter songs.

The door prize winners were then announced. They were Robert Krpec, Roxann Yockey, Brian Bubela, Chris Krpec, Diane Dluhos, and Linda Treumer.

The winners in the Easter egg decoration contest were announced. They were: ages 6-9-1st, Chris Krpec, 2nd Jean Dorotik, 3rd Linda Treumer; ages 10-12 — 1st Vicki Dorotik, 2nd Rudy Laitkep, 3rd Alan Kresta; and ages 13-17 — 1st Brenda Kresta, 2nd Karen K hanek, 3rd Melissa Zboril.

Everyone then helped with making Easter baskets for the people at the rest home in Hillje for a craft project. The baskets were

Wednesday, March 15, 1978 made and filled with grass and Easter eggs.

The younger members then hunted for Easter eggs and we had refreshments of cupcakes and punch.

Fraternally, Clare Dorotik (17) (3-7-78) President SPJST

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21 Brother McEachern was born in Carrizo Springs on Oct. 10th, 1922.

He served in the Army during WW II. He was a member of the United Methodist Church.

Additionally, he was a member and past master of the Centerville Masonic Lodge 1291 AFAM, member and past commander of Gorman Johnson American Legion Post 535 in Centerville, and an officer of the SPJST Deerest Lodge No. 188, Centerville.

Brother McEachern had operated the McEachern Ranio and TV Sales and Service in Centerville for about 30 years.

For the past nine years he had been an electronics instructor at the Ferguson Farm, Texas Dept. of Corrections.

Survivors include his wife, Virginia; a son, Robert, both of Centerville; mother, Mrs. Wilma Ryan of Grapeland; sisters, Mrs. Betty Gray of Pasadena and Mrs. Virginia Illughes of Houston, plus many relatives and friends.

May our brother rest in peace.

Respectfully submitted: Ima Ray Watson Reporter SPJST —

R. S. MC EACHERN, We, the members of SPJST Deerest Lodge No. 188, Centerville hereby express our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, R. S. MC EACHERN, age 55, who passed away Thursday, Feb. 16, 1978, at his home.

Funeral services for the longtime Centerville businessman and civic leader, were held Saturday afternoon at the United Methodist Church in Centerville, with Rev. William J. Helpenstell and Pat Wakefield of Midway, a co-worker, officiating. Masonic graveside services also were conducted at the Centerville Cemetery.

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee, in behalf of the entire Membership of Lodge No. 33, Bleiblerville, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, MAXMILIAN JANOVSKY, who passed away in the Sunset Nursing Home in Freeport, Saturday, Jan. 21st, 1978, at the age of 76 years.

Brother Janovsky was born Aug. 18th, 1901 in Nelsonville, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Janovsky. He was reared in Nelsonville and attended school there.

Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 23rd from Conception Church of Industry, with Rev. Werner Buckholts officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.

Brother Janovsky was employed as a brick mason for Dow Chemical in Freeport until his retirement.

He had been a resident of Freeport since 1946. He was a member of the Catholic Church and a member of the SPJST Lodge No. 33 in Bleiblerville.

Survivors include sisters, Mrs. Frances Hartmann of Hempstead and Mrs. Ruth Frey of Waller; and a brother, Jerry Janovsky, of Nelsonville.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Koenig Funeral Home of La Grange and the Zaskoda Chapel of Industry.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Mrs. Walter Schimara Mrs. Casper Balke Mrs. Albert -Fick - SPJST -•EXPRESSION OF 8VMPATHY 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 sister, MRS. FRANK (ALBINA) KOHUT, age 80, of Buckholts, who died Sunday, Feb. 5th in Houston.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. in the Buckholts Brethren Church, with the Rev. Henry Beseda and the Rev. Milton Maly officiating. Burial was in the Corinth Cemetery in Buckholts.

Sister Kohut was born in Burleson County.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Henry Rubac of Houston; two grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren.

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

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace forever.

Resolution Committee: Nelda Marek Edwin Marek Doris Svoboda.

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EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 81, Needville, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed lodge sister, ADELLA P. FOJTIK, who passed away Dec. 29th, 1977 in the Polly Ryon Hospital, at the age of 64 years.

Survivors include her husband, Frank Fojtik of Needville; daughters, Marilyn Reagan of Freer and Jeraldine Fojtik of Houston; sons, Franklin Fojtik of Boling and Jerry Fojtik of Needville; father, An-

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22 ton Pesak of Needville; brother, Benjamin Pesak of Bay City; sisters, Mrs. Mildred Thomason of Houston, Mrs. Ella Krobot of Bay City, Mrs. Hermina Fojtik and Mrs. Vlasta Stransky, both of Needville.

Funeral services were held Dee. 31st.

May our departed sister rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Mary Werner Vtrinnifred Susan SPJST —

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

The entire membership of Stefanik Lodge No. 142, Houston, extend our sincere sympathy to the survivors of our departed lodge brother, VICTOR J. GOTCH,

who passed away Saturday, Feb. 4th, 1978, at the age of 87 years, 6 months and 6 days.

Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 0th, at 9:30 a.m. in the Schmidt Funeral Home at Brookshire. Interment took place in Memorial Oaks Cemetery.

Brother Gotch was born in Czechoslovakia on July 28th, 1890.

He was a resident of Brookshire Arms Nursing Center in Brookshire.

His survivors include nephews Fred Buri of Houston, Rudy Gardner of Minneapolis, Minn., and Harry V. Burl of Houston; niece, Elsie Satre of Minneapolis, Minn.; and grand-nephew, Fred C. Burl of Houston.

May our departed lodge brother rest in eternal peace.

Respectfully submitted by: Alice Jochen Lodge 142 Secretary SPJSTEXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

We the members of Stefanik Lodge No. 142 of Houston express our sincere sympathy to the surviving family and friends of our departed lodge brother, JOE CLINT, age 87, of Houston, who passed

away Saturday, Feb. 11th.

Funeral services were held at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14th, in Heights Chapel, with Rev. Doga officiating.

Interment followed in Woodlawn Garden of Memories.

A Christian wake was held at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 13th in the Heights Chapel.

Survivors include his daughter, Mary Brezina; sons, Joe E. Cilny and Charles A. Cilny, Sr., all of Houston; nine grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

May our lodge brother rest in peace.

Respectfully submitted by: Alice Jochen Lodge 142 Secretary -. SPJST--

Austin; one brother, Arnold Wen

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

We, the Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 88, Houston, in behalf of our entire membership, express our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge sister, ALBINA C. KUSY, who passed away Feb. 17th, in Houston.

She was a charter member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, the Women's Club and SPJST Lodge 88.

Survivors include her daughter, Esther Lee Holton of Houston; a sister, Annie Juries), of Yoa four grandchildren and one greatgranddaughter.

Rosary services were conducted at Heights Funeral Chapel and funeral services were at St. Theresa Church with Father Jim Rainosek officiating. Interment was at Forest Park Cemetery.

Resolution Committee: Della Miksch Dorothy Hensley Doris Knapick -- SPJST ---

We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 81, Needville, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympa,thy to the family of our departed lodge brother, HERMAN PSENCIK,

who passed away Jan. 5, 1978 in Polly Ryon Hospital, at the age of 77.

Brother Psencik was a retired carpenter.

A native of Temple, he had lived in Rosenberg for more than 50 years.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7th at the Rosenberg Brethren Church, with Rev. Tommy Tallas officiating. Burial was in the Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Millie Psencik; a son, Nelson Psencik; grandson, Stephen Psencik; and a brother, Edwin Psencik, all of Rosenberg.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Mary Werner Winnifred Susan SPJST --

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 29, Taylor, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother, JOHN E. WENTRCEK,

age 73, of Austin, passed away in Austin, recently.

Services were conducted at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Weed-Corley Funeral Home in Austin with the Rev. Dan Marek and Rev. Joe Schmidt officiating. Burial was in the Capital Memorial Gardens.

Brother Wentrcek was a native of Granger.

Survivors include his wife, Martha Wentrcek of Austin; one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Cavett of

-trcekofAusinadtwogrnchildren.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Michael Kaiser Jerry Tallas Herbert Riethmeyer - SPJST EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 29, Taylor, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother, BEN PRIESMEYER, age 66, of Taylor, who died recently in the Taylor hospital.

Services were held at Condra Memorial Chapel in Taylor with the Rev. Larry Swidzinski officiating. Burial was in Taylor City Cemetery.

Brother Priesmeyer was a retired farmer, a World War II veteran and a member of the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church of Wuthrich Hill.

Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Elmer Zeplin of Taylor and three 'brothers, Edward Priesmeyer, Jr., Andy F. Priesmeyer and Albert Priesmeyer, all of Taylor.

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Wednesday, March 15, 1978 Pallbearers were Ernest Faykus, Buddy Jaecks, Otto Kuhl, Alfred Meiske, Reinhold Meiske and Albert Zeplin.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Michael Kaiser Jerry Tallas Herbert Riethmeyer SPJST -

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 88, Houston, in behalf of our entire membership, express our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, WOODFIN G. CALDWELL, JR. who passed away Monday, Feb. 20, 1978.

Brother Caldwell was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, past president of the Printing Industries of the Gulf Coast, coowner of Caldwell Printing Co. and a veteran of World War II. His survivors are: his wife, Irma Jeanne Caldwell; mother, Mrs. Hazel Caldwell; daughter, Miss Gretchen Caldwell; three sisters, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services were at the Immanuel Lutheran Church with Rev. Roland G. Friedrichs officiating. Interment was in Memorial Oaks Cemetery.

Resolution Committee: Della Miksch Dorothy Hensley Doris ICnapick SPJST —

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY Our Lodge Vesela Osada No. 147 of Jourdanton, regrets the loss of one of our members, and we hereby express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of BRO. JOHN VENTRCEK, age 62, who passed away March 1st, 1978 at the Audie Murphy Hospital in San Antonio.

Funeral services were held in Hurley Chapel March 3rd with Rev. Albert Petrich, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Jourdanton, officiating. Interment was in Jourdanton Cemetery under the direction of Hurley Funeral Home.

Survivors include his wife, Christine; son, Johnny Dale Ventrcek of Jourdanton; daughters, Mrs. Richard Klaus of San Antonio and Mrs. Randy Mangum of Carrik,o, Springs; sisters, Mrs. Ella Belicek and Lydia Rickrim of Jourdanton;

brother, Anton Ventrcek of Pleasanton; and three grandchildren.

May he rest in peace.

Respectfully submitted: Lydia Rickrim Financial Secretary SPJST —

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 29, Taylor, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed lodge sister, MRS. ROSIE SRNENSKY, age 81, of 605 Ferguson Street, died Tuesday in a Taylor nursing home.

Mrs. Srnensky was born in Granger, Aug. 22, 1896. She was a member of the Taylor Brethren Church and of SPJST Lodge 29.

Surviving are eight daughters, Mrs. Bertha Christianson, Mrs. Elsie Mucha, and Mrs. Albina Kerlin of Taylor, Mrs. Lillie Martinets of Holland, Mrs. Angeline Hobbs and Mrs. Martha Minzenmayer of Temple, Mrs. Agnes Esthberger of Elgin, and Mrs. Jean Griffin of Monahans; two sons, Edmond of Austin and Joe of Taylor; four sisters, Mrs. Annie Matoska, Mrs. Julia Simcik and Mrs. Albina Maly of Taylor and Mrs. Rose Marek of West; three brothel, Rudolph Simcik and Charles Simcik of Taylor and Frank Simcik of Temple; 27 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Services were held at 10 a.m.

Thursday from Taylor /Brethren Church with the Rev. Dan Marek officiating. Burial was in Taylor City Cemetery.

May our departed sister rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Michael Kaiser Jerry Tallas Herbert Riethmeyer SPJST — EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth, in behalf of our membership, express our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge sister, VERA ESTELLE LONG, who died Monday, Jan. 16th, 1978, in a Pasadena hospital at the age – of 59 years.

Sister Long was a South Houston resident for 17 years and was a bookkeeper for the Texas Carpet

Company. She was a member of South Houston Chapter No. 915, OES, and a Lodge 154 member for 37 years.

Survivors are sons, Dan S. Long of Clear Lake City, John R. Long of Deer Park; sister, Velma Helms of Pasadena; brothers, Howard and Arthur Stephens of South Houston; and three grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 5 p.m. Tuesday at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, with Father Pat Murphy officiating. Graveside services were held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Fort Sam• Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace and her memory live among us forever.

Resolution Committee: Mary Hale Rose Steinman Mary Pavey SPJST ---

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Karel Havlicek Lodge No. 4, Hallettsville, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of FRANK SLAM, who passed away Sunday morning, Feb. 19th, 1978, at 10:55 a.m. in Stevens Convalescent Center, at the age of 92 years.

Brother }Naha was a retired farmer and rancher.

Funeral services were held on Feb. 21st, at 2:30 p.m. at the Vsetin Czech Moravian Brethren Church with Rev. Henry Beseda officiating. Burial was in the Vsetin Cemetery.

He is survived by two sons, Freddie Blaha and Edwin Blaha, both of Hallettsville; three daughters, Mrs. R. W. Stropek of Louise, Mrs, Charles Marek of Houston, Mrs. Daniel Jares of Bay City; 12 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Alfonse Holly Gayenell Chudej Gaye Ann Galetka SPJST

PODPORA ijSKOST BRATRSTVI Cast triedni orgin Slovanske Podporujiei Jednoty Statu Texas, zaloiene roku 1897 It(ANIS 66 OfSLO 11

redakce Prave tento tyden nas uvedomila sestra Emily Kolaja od ta.du dislo 81 v Needville, 2e se bude potadat tteti vYrodni tzv. "CzechPest jig v ptieti dobe ye "Fort Bend County Fairgrounds" v meste Rosenberg a to bude j12 31. btezna a 1. 2. dubna, Podrobnosti jsou v anglicke dasti tohoto sla. Dekujem sestte Kolajove za upozorneni.

• * Asi pied 100 roky slo211 B. Smetana pro sborovY zpe y "teska piseri" na slova buditelskeho spisovatele Jana Jindticha Marka (Jana z Hvezdy), rodaka z Liblina a dlouholeteho farate v Kralovicich u Plzne. Sbor tento stal se jednim z nejoblibenejeich a po mnoho desetileti zahajovaly jim zpeyacke spolky svoje akademie. * * Stere lidi ekeeS co p littele ziskati, o tech nee° dobreho mluv, aby slygeli ti, kdo2 by jim to donesli. Nebo podatek ptatelstvi jest chvaleni — neptatelstvi haneni. * * Pokud je Cloyek mladY, zdravY kivot ma pted sebou, citi se jak veverka na kaetanovem strome nebo jako statnY jelen v lese. Je sti ptirody. Ale kdyi zadnou vlasy tidnout a Aedivet, kosti stavaji se ktehkYmi, ruce neohebnYmi, nohy slabymi, a tak mnozi piatele zadnou odchazet odkud neni navratu zaCne se poznovat ke "lidska slava jest jen jako polni trava."

— SPJST —

Mil. DOPISOVATELi aICf KROUtEK tEN V ENNIS, TEXAS Nae- imorova, schiize se nam dosti dobte vydafila ttebak nam podasi zrovna jindy, ale piece se nas salt) 17 Clenek a proAila se deka (proAlvana prlInIrvka) tr11

15. BEEZNA 1978 SMETANOVA "CESKA PiSES1" Pisen eeska slavne zniva, v chramu Pane kdyi se zpiva, kde duck prost v§i pozemkosti na perutich poboinosti k vy;Sim stannin zaleta.

Pisen eeska slavne zniva, kdyi lid "SvatS,"

Pisen eeska sladce plyne, z Ust divenky kdyi se vine jako mezi kvetinami, kdyi potiieek lueinami ke sve •ece pospicha.

Fisch eeska sladce zniva, divka kdyi o lasce zpiva.

Pisen deska Jibe zniva, kdyi spoleene se zpiva, jako kdyi veterci maje, laskuji s vetvemi haje, tak tu rozmar s nand hrti; Jibe deska pisen zniva, kdyi ve spolky se zpiva.

Piseri Ceska srdce Nina, brzy proudi, brzy hrima, Nekdy lahodou opljrva, jindy ialern se odiva..., tu zas fra gne Titebeta.

Nejvieleji ale zniva, laskou k viasti kdyi rozhtiva. picedsedkyni Mary LaknovskY a tore ba jsme ji neproSily celou, sestra si ji vzala domil a doSila.

Bylo zase rokovano ohledne vystavky dek, a k sestry maji jive vzorky tedy ujednano, ke v dubnove schrizi potadane dne 13. dub na budeme mit vystavku dek. Toto bude jen vystavka dlenkami jak bylo navrkno.

Postradaly jsme sestru Zazvorko you ktera , pro nemoc mantela nemohla bYt ptitomna, take sestry PodhradskY, JaniCek, Vrla, Houdek, a nekolik jinYch ktere pro rrizne ptieiny nepti g ly do schrize.

Bylo vzpomenuto k letos je tomu 20 let co KroOek byl zalokn; tak ten cas utika, rok za, rokem! se nadame budem oslavovat 251ete

Zazpivaly jsme tem v imoru rozenYm a ta tern co mely narozeni ny v lednu (jelika schrift pro bane podasi se nekonala).

Pochutnaly jsme si na narozeninovem dortu kterY upekla sestra Roberts a ke byl mesic Valentina byl ye forme srdidka a pelme vyzdobenY. Sptanim yeem zdravi jsme se ubiraly k domovrirn.

Annastazie Jurdik SPJST

TAX VSELICOS Pige Aneika Houdkova Prave net jsem zadala psat tyto zpra.vy, tak me byla sdelenit smutna 2e nas Kroutek opet ztratil jednu naSi Clenku a site sestru Annie Steinerovou, ktera odepo delAi nemoci. JeSte minulY tyden jsem psala, ke bysme ji ptaly vee dobre a brzky nevrat domes ale mud usoudil jinak. Sestra Steinerova, byla dlouholetou pracovnici u tadu 84, neb drkla &ad udetnice po mnoho let a byla dobte zna,ma mezi naSimi krajany. Zanechava, statidkeho otce a bratra Frank a nekolik bratrancri a sesttenic. Ness Kroukk pteje sestte nal tichY spanek a pozristalYm vyslovujeme uptimmu soustrast.

Mankle Bobby PodhraskYch dostali prvni nadeleni nebot' se jim narodila, holdieka prave na den 14.

-Calera, take je to opravdu peknY "Valentine". Take pani Vojtegka Janidkovo, v Ennis se stala prababiekou. Gratulujeme srdedne take naafi sestte Berte a mankli Juliusovi jako babidce a dedeekovi. PodhraskYch jsou dlenove u tadu 130 zde.

Na Kvetnou nedeli nani Mary bude potadat takoyou rodinnou oslavu ye svern dome na podest jejiho tatinka, p. Robt Durone, kteremu prave bude 90 let.

Pan Duroil je porad zdra,vY a eipernY a myslela bych, M jest asi neistarAi Men u tadu 84. Uptimne mu gratulujeme a pfejeme mu

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Ve sttedu 15. bkezna 1978 je,z,te mnoho let ve zdravi.

MinulY tYden jsem se dovedela, ze do Dallas ptibyla trojice mladych naSich krajarifi z 6eskosioven Ska a tak jsem je chtele, pozvat aby ptiAli do schaze naaeho Kroutku se pobavit a poznat ne,s, ale oni pry se prave stehovali do bytu v Richardson a tedy to musime nechat zatim az na pozdejal dobu.

Krajane pochazi z Prahy a jmenuji se Brozovi ( je to mantelska dvo jce a bratr jeho.) Doufame, ze se jim bude u nas libit a ze tnekdy pkijdou se podivat i na nas. Mnozi kteki pochazi z Prahy by je byli radi poznali a s nim:i si V nedeli 5 btezna jsem byla s bratry hostem na sini WFLA kde spolek RVOS oslavoval sve 28. vs,rodi s obedem a programem. Poeasi bylo pekne, ac dosti student' vettik pofukoval. Navaeva byla velice pekna a seSli jsme se s mnohYmi znamYrni a ptateli. Rada jsem videla mantele J. GiajduAkovi, Valchatovi,1Hubikovi, a jinf pkespol ni hosty, ale take natal chybeli jako ku ptikladu mantele Cyrill Svrekovi. Obed byl velmi dark a pekne jsme se bavili vespolek. Po obede byli ptedstaveni pkedsedove a atednici raznych spolkii a pak kapela Johnnie MenSika z Ennis zadala pane vyhrayat do tance a take jeden kousek byl venovan mantel-am Bennie KfcgkovYm na poeest jejich 33. vYrodi mantelstvi.

Hudebnici hrali jil del§i eas a najednou se tam objevili ti mladi krajane, ktetl minuly tYden prijeli Oeskoslovenska, a sice Stanislav a Marie Brozovi a jeho bratr Vlastimil. Tedy po ptestaxce pan Calvin Chervenka je vyvolal aby prisii pied jevate a on je ptedsta"Al, cot bylo pekne ptijato obecenstem. fzekl 2e oba bratti jsou mechanikove a snad mail jit zaniestnail', col rill jiste ptejeme. Ja jsem je pozvala, aby az budou moci ptiSli se podivat do schaze nas'eho Kroutku, le by je dlenky jiste rady poznali a tit chci aby se print podivat k nam a pohovofit si s mojimi bratry a se mnou.

Take jsem se sego, s pi. Betty Landsfeldovou z Ft. Worth, ona byla Li§kova a je sestrou Frank a Joe LigkovYch v Ennis a Bob Lig -kyzdevDals.Vemiradjs si pohovotila s mllou krajankou a

glad se zase uvidime nekdy. Bylo tp yk.chrro hezke a jsem rada, se jim NTS'e yydatilo. Dekuji p. August Hlavenkovi za pozvanku a ptejl RVOS mnoho atesti nadale.

Prase co prsi tyto tadky tak me byla sdelena zprava, ze vdera zerntel p. Louis Kartous, bra tr to naSich elenek, sester M. Kowalove a Lillian Drzewicki, kterYm nag Kroutek vyslovuje uptimnou soustrast a zesnulemu tichY spanek.

Take me bylo sdeleno, ze mama pi. Marie Jelinkova ma dnes podstoupit operaci v Ennis a jiste bychom ji ptali alevu v jeji nemoci. Bylo me teeeno jeji neteil, ze se dotila jit 90 let. Jiste fictyhodnY vek, ze no? Jelinkovi byli elenove tadu 25. jit co ja pamatuji a dokud mohla, tak vidy rada detla deskou east Vestinaku.

V Ennis men na sokolavne ()bed a kterYm chteli ziskat penize aby mohli hudebnici jet na sokolskY slet, kterY se bude konat v Houstonu v dervnu. Da1laska koncertni orchestra potadala po obede koncert a bylo me kedeno, ze pekne' bran a katdemu se to velice libilo. Nyni na jate kdyt bude pane poeasi tak bude katdou nedeli nekde nem, take to bude take Yyhoyet vaem, nebot' na dvouch mistech dloveku neni moino byti.

Doufam, ze dobte pochodili.

Jelte musim ze jsem byla ptekvapend jakou peknou fed udelal p. Joe Pokladnik na stud WFLA pti to °slave spolku RVOS v nedeli. ftekl, ze bychom men v§ichni se snatit udrtet dedictvi a podporovat ty spolky, ktere vydrtuji vyudovani destiny. Opravdu se me to libilo, te se tak zastaval abychum naddle chrartili to, co rodiee nam vtdy vAtepovali. Gratuluji mu k tak peknemu ptednesu. Spolek RVOS vtdy podporuje vyuelovani destiny na udeliAtich a je to jiste peknY ein. Jejich du nasleduji i jine spolky, mezi nimi je tez SPJST. Pteji jim yAe dobre a mnoho 'atesti male.

- SPJST

ZALOIT RESOLUCE SOUSTRASTI My, nitepodepsanY Resoludni vs, bor tadu 'disk) 79 SPJST v Corpus Christi, Texas, vyslovujeme uptimne citenou soustrast pozOstale rodine nad Umrtim haat spolusestry Andela Cabia ktera pa kratAi nemoci 'dokonella svoji tivotni drahu, v nedeli 19. imora 1978 v nernocnici v Taft, Texas ye uctyhodnem veku 87. Narozena na Morave okres Valalsko Meziticky nynejSi eeskoslovensko.

Do Temple, Texas se ptistehovala ze svYmi rocliei a sourozenci jmenem Fr, Svoboda v roku 1907.

Stala se elenkou kadu eislo 47 SP JST v roku 1915. Pozdeji s pfestupni listinou byla ptijata k tadu dislo 56 Corpus Christi, Texas, kterY se spojil s tadem Oslo 79 13. ledna 1974.

Rodina Cablova, a Svobodova rol nieili v okoli Seaton okres Bell. V roku 1936 se rodina Henry Cabla ptestehovala na farmu v okoli kde se jim zdarne vedlo jejich piieinlivosti. Jeji mantel Henry ji p •eddel na yeenost v roce 1962 ve veku 80.

Jejiho odchodu na Yee* odpcielnek zeli tte (3) syni Eugene Cabla, a Ladis Cabla, oba na farme v San Paul, v okoli Sinton a Dr. Herbert F. Cabla v Portland, Texas; tti (3) dcery; pani George (Levima) H. Meeker, pan! C. W. Hughes a pani Della Mendenhal vAechny v Sinton; 17 vnukil a vnueek a 16 pravnukti a pravnueek.

Pohlebni obiady byly konany 21. unora v kostele a Sacred Heart. Jeji telesne pozastatky byly ulotenY k 'veenemu odpodinku na htbitove v Sinton za sluteb pohtebniho vivodu Goodwin Funeral Home.

Posmrtni pamatka budit zacho vana nasi zesnule sestfe.

Dana v Corpus Christi, Texas, dne 20. Unora 1978.

VYbor Resolueni: John Stitt Monta Foster Frank C. Sac10.

Anna M. Moss -- SPAT

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Uenie se Cesky Let Us Study Czech Lekce devata — Lesson No. 9 SEASONS AND HOLIDAYS jaro — spring lite — summer podzirn — alma — winter p ondeli ®- Monday titer* — Tuesday stieda — Wednesday etvrtek — Thursday pittek Friday sobota — Saturday nedile — Sunday "Pond01" is the day after Sunday (po nedeli). "Stieda" is the day in the middle of the week (middle — stied). "Ctvrtek"is the fourth day of the week (fourth — etvrt.9). "Patek" is the fifth day (fifth — NAP. "Sobota" has its origin in the biblical Sabath. "Nedile" is the day when the Lord orders us not to work (delat — to work; nedelat — not to work). This explanation of the origin of the words may perhaps help you to remember them better.

Vanoce — Christmas gtedrt den — Christmas Eve Hod Boil vanoeni — Christmas Day Nov 'y rok — New Year's Day novt rok -- new year vesele Vimoce — Merry Christmas it'astnt a vesely Nov* rok — Hap py New Year West — Lent, Fast Velikonoce — Easter Zelent etvrtek — Holy Thursday Velkt patek — Good Friday Bili sobota — Holy Saturday Hod Boil velikonoeni — Easter Day vesele Velikonoce — Happy Easter velikonoeni vajleko — Easter Egg kraslice — Hand-painted Easter Egg. In most of Europe, there was one more holiday at Easter — Vondeli Velikoneeni". — (Easter Monday).

That was the day for gaity. After six weeks of Lent, the time of sacrifice, came Easter Day (Hod Boil velikonani), as a day of rejoicing because of Christ's Resurrection, but that still was a day full of deep religious meaning — a solemn day. Adding of another holiday on Monday gave opportunity for more

wordly signs of joy. The boys, from toddlers to young unmarried men, were pursuing girls with gaily decorated whips made of young willow branches. The girls could avoid a "whipping" only by offering the fellows fancily-painted Easter eggs.

Some were fresh eggs while the more elaborately painted ones were only shells. They were fine examples of folk art. In the Eastern part of the country, the customs called also for practical jokes like pouring of cold water over an unspeeting victim, etc. It was not unusual to have a dance on Monday just to give an outlet to the 'Vivacity of the people pinned up during Lent.

Another occasion for a celebration is the Namesday or the Birth day. In this country, one's Namesday is rarely celebrated, but in Czechoslovakia, it is put on the same level as the Birthday. On the days of popular patron saints, such as St. Joseph, St. Wenceslaus (Vaclav) or St. Anna, it is not uncommon to have bands of musicians go ing from one Joseph's house to another and serenading him. Also dances are often organized on the nearest Saturday and named Josef Vitclayska or Annenska. zabava. The word "zahava" stands for entertainment, but is often used also to mean dance. On one's Namesday or Birthday, people are congratulated as follows: Week° nejlep§i k svatku -- Everything best for your Namesday. viecko nejlepn k narozentnam — Everything best for your birthday Wastne a vesele narozeniny — hap py birthday zdravi a spokojenosti mnoho — good health and much happiness.

• • All the above can be preceded by "I wish you" In Czech -. "Pfeil vim" or "Pieji Ti". The first is the polite and the latter the familiar form. The word "zdravi" stands for health, "itesti" for happiness, "spo kojenost "for satisfaction, "narozeniny" for birthday, and "svitelr' for namesday. As you can see, the above English translation of "mno ho g asti, zdravi a Spokojenosti" is not a literal one. Learn the above phrases and use them in greeting those of your friends who know Czech. They will be appreciated.

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MU2, KTERI/ SPOUTAL SILU REK Kapanova vodni turbina, virovY vodni motor axialni, s raclialnim rozvadiieem, s malSm 3 — 12 natieiqch obeinStch lopatek tvaru leteckeho kiidla a se savkou, vhodnfr pro spat' do 40 metal, kolisavS, priitok i spad. Stavi se pro 'mike vYkony a je nejrychlobeinefSim ty pem vodni turbiny s velkou hltnosti TechnickY slovnik nauenY, 1962 V Technickem nauenem slovniku jsou u hesla Kaplanova vodni turbina jeite dve vety. A v celem tomto malem odstavci je vlastne zhuiten celY iivot a dilo konstruktera vodni rychobeine turbiny, vyuilvajici dnes silu vodnich tokt1 na celem svete, Viktora Kaplana.

VYrodi narozeni tohoto vkinamneho technika a konstruktera, kterY pies tti desetileti ill, pilsobl a pra ,coval v Brno', si ptipomina cely svet. Sila spoutanYch tek rortaCi Kaplanovy turbiny v hydroelektrarnach u nas, v Sovetskem svazu i na americkem kontinente. Vyrodi narozeni tohoto nude, kterY spoutal silu tek, je z podnetu UNE SCO slaveno jako vYrodi svetove.

Narodil se 27. li stopadu 1876 v rakouskem Milrzzuschlagu. Po slo ieni maturitni zkoutly odegel do Vidne, studoval rna Vysoke ikole technicke a studio, s Uspechem dokonoll. A pak jej divotni osud zavedl do tech. Od roku 1903 Visobil v Brne na Vysoke ikole technic kd, bezmala cela tti desetleti, do roku 1931. V Brne take 24. srp na 1934 zemtel.

Na brnenske vysoke skole technickel, kde 1908 obhajil titul doktora technickYch ved a stal se jejim tadnYrn profesorem, studoval teorli proudeni v rychlobetnYch vodnich turbinach, cod vlastne byl zakladni a vSrchazi material pro jeho pozdej gi hlavni pact vy. pracovitril noveho typu vodni turbiny.

Tak jako tomu beivo, obvykle v ptipadech pfevratnYch objeve a vynaleze, znft dne gni svet jen vSi -sledk,(amleiobtnu,sra stipinou a nesnadnou cestu jeho zrodu SvUj typ turbiny vyvinul Viktor Kaplan pled prvni svetovou valkou, v letech 1912 a 1913, ale na uskul-

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Ve stfedu 15. bfezna 1978 teeneni sveho snu, na rortodeni je jich obetnYch lopatek musel jeEte aekat. Lide melt jine starosti najakou turbinu. Mocni tohoto sve to hnali pro sve zajmy proti sobe armady po zuby ozbrojenYch muEt, mend). pole orna v pole Wiledna, a pro jejich jeAte vets! zisky se stark kontinent mend velkY toy Prave tak, jako tomu bylo u jinYch velikaml v historii vedy a techniky, i Viktor Kaplan zasvetil sve myElence, mytlence spoutat dokonale silu fek a vyuiit ji pro potteby Oloveka, celY Eivot. Jeho dilo se nerodilo ye specialne vybavenYch laboratafich, ale v malem kumbile, kteremu on fikal laboratof, ye sklepe brnenske vysoke Ekoly. A take si musel yEechno hradit sam. Nemel Eadne stipendium, Eadnou finanani podporu. Ale hou Eevnaty a vytrvalY profesor Kaplan se nechtel jen tak lehce vzdat.

Zvitezil, Psal se rok 1913, kdyE mu byl udelen patent na konstrukci turbiny Ale to nebyl konec taEkosti.

Nakresy, yypotly, hodiny a hodiny iimorne price v brnenske tovarne. I. 8torek. Jeji dilny se nne nily v druhe pracoviEte profesora Kaplana. 14oneene byla prvni turbina vyrobena. A v race 1918 instalovana v dolnorakouskem Velmu. Pfi spadu 2.33 metru male vSikon 19kW a v praxi potvrdila teoreticke pfedpoklady sveho tr3rce o sve vysoke udinnosti pfi maulcirri se priitoku.

Prvni viterstvi, ale boj pokraaoval dal. Boj o patenty. Byl tyrdY a nelitostny, net se mu podafilo ziskat vice nea 80 patentA v Eedesati statech. Byly vypracovany Heenan' dohody pro Nemeeko, tvedsko a dakszy stay.

Dnes vyrabene obrovite Kaplanovy turbiny jsou ye srovnani s to mi prvnimi mamutimi giganty, po utiva se jich pfi spadech do 80 metru, jejich jednotkove vYkony pfesahuji 100 MW a jsou fakticky nejrozEifenejEim a nejpou givanejtim ciruhein vodnich turbin na svete.

Take nejvetli hydroelektrarna v Oeskoslovensku — vodni duo Orlik, je vybavena atyfmi desetilopatkovYmi KaplanovYmi turbinami, nejvettirni u nits. Maji etyfikrat vet& instalovant vflcon net viech

cet turbin hydroelektraren u nits, vYvozcam Kaplanoyfrch turbin. Je do roku 1937. Mae, vodni elek- jich lopatky nesouci oznadeni trarna ma vYkon 360 MW, je v pro . Made in Czechoslovakia jsou roz■vozu v energetickYch Epiekach, do ta'eeny vodou mnoha rein na celem (mi) diva elektrickou energii pro regu- svete.

SPJST -lace frekvence a pfedavanYch vf7kon0 v energeticke soustave.

Write sve radovanky, ale nikdy VYrazne se teti uplatiiuje v pro- nemente s yYch pfittel. Voltaire * * pojene energeticke soustave RV Byl opatrn. Prvni pomoc poHP pH likvidaci havarijnich systeskyt1 as jako druhk. —Janovic movYch poruch.

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FALL FARM TOUR — Houston—Prague—Houston Departing Sept. 25th — 14 or 17 day tour — Balance of time to visit relatives — HOLLAND GERMANY — SWITZERLAND — AUSTRIA CZECHOSLOVAKIA Escorted by Rudolph Klecka 14 day tour — $1,495.00 17 day tour — $1,595.00 Let us assist in inviting your relatives to the USA, sending gift parcels, autos and inheritances to Czechoslovakia. Write to Rudolph Kleeka, P.O. Box 28, East Bernard, Tex. 77435 — Phone 713-335-4456 After 6 p.m. 713-335-4471.

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SPA ST 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. 17 — Social Night, 7:30 p.m. Public is invited Saturday, Mar. 18 — Kallus-Schroeder wedding reception Sunday, Mar: 19 — 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 Friday, April 7 — Social Night, 7:30 p.m. Public is invited Sunday, April 9 — SPJST Lodge No. 6 meeting, 3:30 p.m.

Friday, April 14 — Social Night, 7:30 p.m. Public is invited Sunday, April 16 — RVOS Lodge No. 46 meeting, 2 p.m.

Friday, April 21 — Social Night, 7:30 p.m. Public is invited — SPJST — Lodge No. 13, Dime Box Saturday, Mar. 18 — Country Editions Sunday, Mar. 19 — Lodge and Saturday, Mar. 25 — Debonaires SPJST — Lodge No. 18, Elgin Saturday, Mar. 18 — Country NuNotes (C-W) Tuesday, Mar. 21 — Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.

SPJST — Lodge No. 24, Cyclone (na g Hall) 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 — BruggmanMoeller wedding dance; music by the Moods Wednesday, April 12 — Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 15 — Green-Radle wedding dance; The Debonaires

(Dress Regulations: Dresses and pant.. suits for women — men: no blue jeans.)

— SPJST — Lodge No. 25, Ennis Sunday, Mar. 12 — Lodge and youth club meetings, 3 p.m.

SPJST — Lodge No. 29, Taylor Sunday, Mar. 12—Lodge and youth club meetings, 4 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 18 -. Private wedding party — SPJST — Lodge No. 35, Elk 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 Saturday, April 29 -- Otis and The Best Yets SPJST -Lodge No 42, Waller County Sunday, Mar. 19 — Lodge meeting, 2 p.m., at Gaydosiks' home, FM Road 359, So. of Monaville SPJST — Lodge No. 47, Seaton Saturday, Mar. 18 — Charley Hrochovys' 50th anniv.; Jerry Hatsler and The Melody Five Sunday, Mar. 19 — 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.

Saturday, April 1 — Joe Patek Saturday, April 8 — Vrazel Polka Band Saturday, April 15 — Cloverleafs Saturday, April 22 — The Twilight Orchestra Saturday, April 29 — Hi-Toppers (Dress Policy: Ladies — dresses only; Men — no blue jeans ) SPJST — Lodge No. 48, 13eyersville Sunday, April 2 — Lodge meeting and fellowship, 3 p.m.

SPJST — Lodge No. 54, West 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. 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 Saturday, April 22 — The Blue Vest Boys Saturday, April 29 — Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five — SPJST— Lodge No. 6'3, Sweet Home Saturday, Mar. 18 — Monthly lodge meeting, 1:30 p.m. Slovacek's BR SPJST Lodge No. 74, Lovelady 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 nm . to 1 a.m. The lodge phone number is 544-8200.

— 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. 81, Needville Sunday, April 9 — Monthly meeting, 2 p.m.

Lodge No. 84, Dallas 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 Adamcik's Polka Tones — SPJST --Lodge No. 88, Houston 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 Sunday, April 23 — Czech operetta, "The Romance of a Beautiful Gypsy" (watch for details) Social every Thursday night aljetz Supper served from 5 to 8 p.m.

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is served at our Friday and Saturday night dances and at all special dances.

SPJST Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth 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.)

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Lodge No. 107, Floresville Friday, Mar. 31 — Youth dance, from 8 to 11:30 p.m. a SPJST —

'Lodge No. 130 Dallas & Sokol Zizka Saturday, Mar. 25 — Jodie Mikula of Ennis Saturday, April 8 — Harold Strand Orch. from Waco Saturday, April 22 — Texas Dutchmen from Houston (Dress Code: Women — dresses, evening pantsuits. Men -- coats, leisure suits, shirts inside trousers; no blue leans.)

— SPJST — Lodge No. 133, San Antonio Sunday, Mar. 19 — Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

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

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

— $PJST — Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth 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 — Monthly lodge meeting GAME NIGHT each Friday, 7:30 p.m.

— SPJST — Lodge No. 170, Lake Jackson Tuesday, April 4 — Monthly meeting at MeRay Real Estate, 505 McKay Loop Dr., Clute, 7:30 SPJST — Lodge No. 172, Pasadena Saturday, March 25 — Blumes Reg, lodge meting, 2nd Wednesda y of each month. Dances 9 p.m . to 1 km Socials every Thursday, 8 p.m., and Saturday at 2 p . m Lodge location: 911 X. Shaw . Phone 47.2-9356.

SPJST Lodge No. 174, Rockdale Wed., Mar. 15 -- Lodge meeting in Rockdale Bank Community Room, 7 p.m.

Monday, Mar. 20 — Youth Club

meeting, 3:15, Rockdale Bank Community Room SPJST --

Lodge No. 177, Academy 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 Wednesday 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 Friday, March 17 -- Southern Comfort, 8:30 to 12:30 Saturday, March 18 -- tentative Sunday, March 26 — Jerry Naill, featuring Ken Idaho, 8:30-12:30 Friday, March 31 — Shotgun Creek Band, 8:30 to 12:30 Family Game Nights every Friday and Sunday, 7 p.m, Our new lodge home is 4 miles west of Longview, just off and south of 1-20, on FM 2087.

— 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.

— SPJSTLodge No. 185, New Braunfels

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

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