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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 VOLUME 66, NUMBER 15 APRIL 12, 1978

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK In the last few weeks many meeting was conducted in a most Truth Has a Way things have happened and passed; fraternal fashion by District III in fact, too many to try to dwell Truth has a way of rising past all President Henry Skrabanek and bars, on each of them too lengthly. We was not too lengthy. attended the District I Sales Rep- Beyond imprisonment, defeat, and Sister Barbara Jean Hykel will shame; resentatives' Banquet at the Surrey submit her minutes of the District Inn in Caldwell hosted by District When men in smug content have III spring meeting in a later isI Sales Representative Ben Tr- felt secure sue. calek, Tuesday night, March 21st, That they have stilled its voice and Since the Society keeps growing, made its name which was a very nice and fraterit would be advisable that more Derided and despised; then, with a nal affair. Some pictures are inmembers become involved in the power cluded in this issue.

They had not reckoned, it revives lodge, district and state levels in Next was a fast trip to Lodge No. order to realize what needs to be at length; 6, Cottonwood, for the District, III Like to a tree whose roots will handled and what all is involved to Youth Counselor's seminar with maintain the operations of a fracleave a rock, the lodge youth leaders and assis- In silent growth it proves its living ternal society. If you attend a lodge tants in preparation for the comor district meeting, you will restrength. ing youth year. The picture apThroughout the ages in all lands ceive first-hand information about peared in the last issue. The meetwhat the legislature is in the and climes ing was very fraternal and, of Despotic rule and critics' snears process of doing regarding all fracourse, the next day was Easter ternal societies. have sought * * Sunday.

To make it subject to their cruel Saturday, April 1st, at 4 p.m., a Wednesday, March 29th, we have will ground-breaking ceremony took written about in the last issue By ignorance and superstition place on the premises of Lodge 180 (about the night at Baylor Univertaught.

Good Life in Burleson, Johnson sity), and Saturday, April 1st, we But crucifixion, hemlock, draft, or County, near Fort Worth. At this attended the Polka Festival "Press pyre time may we include our best wishParty at Ennis Lodge No. 135. It Has never conquered; and in spite es to the membership in Burleson was a very nice and informal eveof scars, who plan to hold their grand openning and enjoyed by all. Of course, Majestic and serene, truth breaks ing of their new lodge building at this is not an SPJST affair, exclusthe tomb. some time in the latter part of ively, however, the two SPJST It has a way of rising past all bars.

August. lodges, Lodge 25 and Lodge 135, are —Della Adams Leitner very much involved and we wish Sunday, April 16 — Marks the them all success. We were very Next, of course, was the District 20th anniversary of the S.P.J.S.T. cordially welcomed and thoroughly III meeting at Lodge No. 92, Fort Rest Home in, Taylor with open enjoyed the evening. The Ennis Worth. The day was nice and balmy house and entertainment beginPolka Festival is the first weekend and quite a few members came out ning at 2 p.m. A lot of information in May (May 6 and 7). to be among fraternal friends. The could be written about the well

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Route '7, Box 834 — Lubbock 79401 DISTRICT I — Melvin H. Skrabanek, Sec. PO Box 270 — Caldwell '17836 DISTRICT II — Ruby L. Bolton 1017 South 23rd, Temple 78501 DISTRICT V — Tommy H, Lostak PO Box 194 — Danbury 77534 DISTRICT VI — So phie Dybala Star Rt., Box 10A — Ganado, Tx 77902 DISTRICT VII — Emil E. Matula 303 Gayle — San Antonio, Tx 78223 BYLAW COMMITTEE JERRY MILAN — Chairman 6208 Lakeside Dr. — Fort Worth 76135 MRS. THELMA IERNCIR, Secretary 10810 Stonewall Blvd.—Corpu■ Christi 78410 STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR MRS. DOROTHY MASSEY, PO Box 100.

Tem ple, 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 11 Lad. J. Zatopek — 2605 W. Avenue Z Temple, Tx 78501 — Ph: AC 517; 778-3007 DISTRICT III Alvin Neauda — Sun Ridge Road, Route 5, Ennis. Tx 75119 — Ph: AC 214; 875-7790 DISTRICT IV (Temporarily Vacant) DISTRICT V Evelyn Mikerika, 10126 Moarberry Lane Houston, Tx 77080 — Ph: 713; 408-3120 DISTRICT VI Edwin Smaistrla, 305 Birchwood Dr., Victoria, Tx 77901 — Ph: AC 512; 573-7679 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Tillie Valchar — Route 1, Box 55 Jourdanton, Tx 78026 — Ph: AC 512; 704-3202 Mrs.

LIBRARY, NAC —IVES, MUSEUM Otto IA.inus, Curator Res: 773- 5294 — Office: 773-1575 DIRECTORS; JOHN A. KUBENA, Dist. I Res.: AC 713 968-3937 P.O. Box 308, LE Grange 78945 HENRY VITEK, Dist. II AC 512; 859-2549 P.O. Box 67, Granger 16530 CYRILL (SID) POK.ADNIK, Dist. III—AC 214; 741-18'74 (Office) Res. 824-8072 2924 Elm St., Dallas 75221 STANLEY BROZ, Dist. IV AC 915; 442-3371, Lowake, Tx 76855 LOUIS HANUS, Dist. V AC 713; 862-6866 (Res.) 2525 West T. C. Jester Blvd.

Houston 7700$ MATT S. VANES, Dist. VI AC 512; 578-2687 11109 Northgate, Victoria, Tx 77901 BOB BAYER, Dist. VII AC 512; 393-6960 or 736-4666 Route 2, Box 154A Ploresville 70114

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YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT I Melinda Faust — Box 125, Snook, Tx 77878 Telephone: (713) 272_8317 DISTRICT II Frank Klinkoysky — 1503 E. Central Temple, Tx 76501 — Ph: AC 817; 773-4501 DISTRICT III Ed Eames — 11012 Genetta Drive Dallas, Tx 75228 — Ph: AC 214; 270-3170 DISTRICT IV Mrs. Ed. Heisler — Route 1 Seymour, Tx 78380 — Ph: At 817; 016-3309 DISTRICT V Richard EL Wahlber g — 10508 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, 232-2095 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Maxine Pavliska — Route 2, Box 151 Florerrille, Tx 78114 — AC 512; 393-2030

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invested project which was under the supervision of the late Brothers Stephen Valcik and Rudolph Troubil (administrators) who were at the helm of its operations during its infancy and the present administrator, Sister Frances Schwenker taking care of the administration of the home capably, for which all concerned are appreciative. The very best is wished to S.P.J.S.T. Rest. Home No. I in Taylor and may the day become a successful event. * * It's a privilege to reveal to our membership that once again our youth club members were very generous and displayed 'goodwill and true fraternal spirit to the needy children and those in nursing homes during the Easter season by distributing Easter baskets and other miscellaneous items. It's often repeated: Where else could you find such fine young people than in the SPJST? * * The month of April — a month of 'boosts! April is a welcome month — the beginning of spring.

April is the month when the fireside begins to lose its lure and the outdoors starts to grow attractive. Gardeners, even those who have not yet ventured out, are busy with plans and preparations, surrounded by gaily colored seed catalogs. This is the month women have emerged in their spring dresses and, as it were, give winter its final dismissal.

On the whole, April is a time of transition, of ending and new beginning. But there's one activity which you have been enjoying through January to the present time, and which you will continue to enjoy because it will not have lost its fascination nor lessen the wealth of opportunities it provides.

What are we referring to? Why, selling SPJST fraternal life insurance, of course!

— SPJST —

NEWSBRIEFS The formal dedication and opening of the new lodge home of Lodge No. 188, Centerville, is set for Sunday, April 30th. * * Kovar, Stasny, Hribek, Kalina, Palla Reunion The annual reunion of the Kovar, Stasny, Hribek, Kubieek, Ka-

Wednesday, April 12, 1978 DISTRICT I SALES REPRESENTATIVES' BANQUET HELD IN CALDWELL, MARCH 21, 1978

State Field Manager Silas Smith presenting plaques to State Sales Champion Jacquelyn Wakefield in District I. Her outstanding achievement resulted in insurance sales totaling $1,384,000 to 285 applicants PRODUCTIVE SALES REPRESENTATIVES with their plaques in the Application-a-Week/Month and Pacesetter's Clubs. Seated, L to R: Jacquelyn Wakefield (67W and 15M), Molly Ewell (120M), Dorothy (Altmann (17M). Standing, L to R: Mary Ann Novosad (PC), Ernest Wentrcek (PC), Mildred Honk (35M), and Claudia Novosad (12M). Other recipients not present included: Daniel Schaefer, Jerry Stepan, Lillie Mikeska, Clarence Ebner and R. C. Junek.

SPJST State and District Sales Representatives attending the banquet in Caldwell. L to R: District Director John Kubena, State Field Manager Silas Smith, and District Sales Representative Ben 'Frealek.

AT HEAD TABLE HOSTS BEN AND MARTHA TRCALEK with guests John Kubena and his friend at Surrey Inn. lina and Palla descendents will be held Sunday, April 23rd at the SPJST Lodge No. 38, in Kovar.

Arthur Palla 8303 Lazy Lane Austin, Tx 78758 (Member Lodge 29) * * Kamas Reunion The Kamas reunion will be held Sunday, May 7th, at the SPJST Hall in Nelsonville. A catered bar-

becued beef and pork meal, with all the trimmings will be served at $2.75 a plate. Any relatives and friends wishing to attend, please drop a card to the secretary-treasurer by April 22nd.

Mrs. Hattie Kamas, Secy.-Treas.

Route 1, Box 351 Renville, Texas 77418 SPJST

Guests at the head table included Sister and Brother Donnie Victorick, Sister Dorothy Morris and SL President Nick Morris.

JAN SCHROIF . . . as Petr HLAHOL DRAMATIC CLUB NOTES Lodge No. 88, Houston

By Naomi K. Spencer This is to remind you of our presentation of "Romanek Krasne Cikanky," a Czech play which will be presented on the stage of the Chandelier Ballroom, Lodge 88, Houston, April 23rd.

Dinner will be served from 11:30 a.m., and the curtain goes up at 2 p.m. to the strains of the overture.

Jan Schroif, a natural comedian, now adapts himself to a more serious role as Peter.

Karel and Rose Sicner are appearing as a team again. They lend a continental air to the "Romance of a Beautiful Gypsy."

We are looking forward to a record crowd. This is the first Czech play to be presented in over a year.

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LODGE NO. 5, TIOGA Our regular lodge meeting will '1 eld Sunday afternoon, April 16t t, 2 p.m.

The meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Mary Hejny.

Lorena Schroeder

ROSE SICNER .. . as Krista

KAREL SICNER ... as Vincek

LODGE NO. 72, CAMERON Dear Members: A reminder that our next regular meeting will be held Friday night April 14th.

The meeting will start at '7:30 p.m. and a covered dish social will follow the meeting.

Fraternally, Lillian B. Mikulec SPJST — LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX Dear Members and Friends: Just a few lines this month.

First of all, I'm sorry I had to miss the March meeting. It fell on Palm Sunday and my family was invited out for dinner and it was impossible to make it back in time for the meeting.

I understand our lodge made two large payments on our hall this past month, bringing our debt down considerably. In behalf of this lodge, I would like to thank everyone who helped make this possible by various donations, free labor, and cheap labor, or any other way you might have helped.

We also do appreciate the nice and large crowds that come out to our dances; this helps us and we are glad to have a nice hall for you to come to ands bring your family and friends.

I would like to remind everyone that our annual SPJST Picnic is coming up soon — May 28th. Again, this will take a lot of planning and cooperation, so let's all volunteer, and pitch in and help make it a

huge success. Mark the date on your calendar and invite your friends to come Out and have an enjoyable day, May 28th.

District I YAD will also be held at our lodge this year, on June 17th. Let's all come out and support those youngsters who have worked so hard to achieve these goals.

Our next meeting will be held April 16th, at 2 p.m. We urge as many members as possible to attend this meeting and remember: visitors are always welcome!

Fraternally, Magdalene. Iselt Reporter - SPJST LODGE NO. 188, CENTERVILLE Dear Members and Friends: Saturday night, April 1st, was no April Foal's joke. We had our first dance in our beautiful new lodge home. It was well attended and everyone surely had a good time.

Music was furnished by the Rhythm Kings. Some of you probably did not know about the dance and we are sorry, but it was impossible to let everyone know on such short notice. We will continue to have a dance each Saturday night and there will be other activities coming up later.

Skating will be each Sunday afternoon, beginning at 3 p.m.; price: $1.00 per session. Everyone must have his or her own skates. Mrs. Robert Gresham, Diane Oden, and

Wednesday, April 12, 1978 Fern and Robbie Robinson will be in charge of this event. For further information you may contact one of thein.

Each Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. we will meet at the lodge to clean the building. As some of you are well aware, finances are short and we cannot afford the services of a custodian, at this time, Please, let's have some cooperation so that all the work does not fall on the faithful few.

Our monthly meeting was held Sunday afternoon, April 2nd, at 2 p.m. Again, may I say, the faithful few attended. The youth club meets at this same time. Why not make it a family affair and everyone share in the work and fun. The financial secretary read the names of 17 new members. We are always happy to welcome new members.

Three assistant sales representatives were appointed to help Jac q yn Wakefield in taking new a p -uel -plicatons.TheyarCutisBeard, of Buffalo; Gennie McEachern of Centerville; and Veda Allen, Marquez. If you know of someone who would like to be a member of our lodge, have them get in touch with one of these people.

The work detail for the month of April is as follows. If you are unable to meet your obligation, arrange to have someone work in your place.

WARRENTON LODGE HONORS 50-YEAR MEMBER FRIDAY, MARCH 10th, 1978

District I Director John Rubena (left) congratulates Brother John Marusik after presenting him with his 50-year-SPJST-membership pin..

(Photos submitted by Sister Edith Pfeiffer)

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April 15 — Mr. and Mrs. Mac M. Reeder April 22 — Mr. and Mrs. Jack Berzinske April 29 — Mr. and Mrs. James Dunn Concession

April 15 — Mr. and Mrs. Travis Oden and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Page April 22 — Mr. and Mrs. Jack Keeling and Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Boyd April 29 — Mr. and Mrs. David Broomfield and Mr. and Mrs. Garvin Ellis.

The dance time will be 8 to 12 p.m. each Saturday night until the time change. At that time we will change the time to 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dedication of the new lodge is set for Sunday, April 30th.

Watch the Vestnik for full details.

The color TV will be given away at this time also. If you have not gotten your ticket, it is not too late.

Let's everyone come out and en-

1978 Officers of Lodge 179 Warrenton, L to R: President Harold Bergmann, 1st Vice President El Gene Eckermann, 2nd Vice President and

Reporter Edith Pfeiffer, Secretary Jeanette Schoenst, Financial Secretary Dorothy Oltmann, Treasurer Lee Leonhardt, and Guide Paula Heys. joy our beautiful new lodge facilities, and bring your guests.

Fraternally, Ima Ray Watson Reporter SPJST ---

TID BITS FROM LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON

The Friday dance, March 31st, with the Texas Dutchmen and Saturday, April 1st, with the Ray Jurecka Orchestra was enjoyed by all present. I have not attended and I do not have the names of the hosting committees for the two

dances, but I am sure everything went well.

For that weekend our Choral Club was invited to the three-day Czech Fest in Rosenberg, to perform on the program and so was our Concert Orchestra, directed by Brother Rudy Dybala and, of course, our group was directed by our leader, Brother Tim Kostom, and accompanied by Sister Naomi Spencer. The attendance at this relatively new Czech festival, this being the third year of its existence showed a very successful fu-

6 ture. The acres of land covered with parked cars and streams of them coming in off the highway was tremendous. At this festival I met Mrs. Sofia Dybala, the sisterin-law of Rudy Dybala, director of the Concert Orchestra of Lodge No. 88. Sofie conveyed greetings from Brother Frank and Sister Beira Mikes now living in Ganado, They retired years ago to be out of the hustle of the big city of Houston. While living in Houston they were regular supporters of all activities at the lodge and it is so nice of them to think of us. You miss us? We miss you too, and thanks for your greeting and thanks to Sofie for the message.

Sister Annie Elzner, with husband, Joe, were enjoying Easter Sunday in a big way. Besides being Easter, with lots of colored eggs, Annie celebrated her birthday which was the next day, March 27th. She was entertained in the home of Noel and Wanda Kennedy, which was a regular family affair and enjoyed by all present. Happy birthday, Ann! Brother Louis Schenburn in Northwest Memorial Hospital underwent eye surgery Friday, March 31st, which was very successful and he will be leaving the hospital soon. Hopefully, when you read this he will be at home with his wife, Mary, who is taking care of him, and well on the way to recovery. Louis, take it slow and we hope to see you soon.

Sister Sadie Frazier is confined in the Yale Hospital and we do hope Sadie is improving and will be with us in the Birthday Club soon. Sadie and her daughter, Sadie Barlow, are very attentive members of our Birthday Club, and assist in any way possible.

Brbther Ed Zahnanek, Chairman of our board of trustees, spent a week in Northwest Memorial Hospital undergoing a complete check-up, which, of course, is an ordeal. Speaking to him Sunday at the Czech festival, he looked a little tired, but still had his humor.

The nicest thing for Ed to be in the hospital was when he was admitted there were no vacancies in the regular ward, so he and another patient were placed in the baby ward. Can you imagine the attention they were getting? Ed had a big kick out of it and he &Mint remember being in the

Vt8TNfK baby ward when he was born, but he sure will remember it this time.

(I understood there were no other babies there, just the two men patients.) Ed, good luck!

The country folks, Seth and Ruth Duncan, were in town this week and were as cheerful as larks. Out in the country they have everything under control and their garden is showing improvement and will give them results very soon. Ruth just raved about the beauty of their country home site with the redbuds in red and purple blossoms mixed in with the white dogwood trees; it sounded just great All right, you two you have been out there a month, so it is time for you to come in and enjoy the folks around Table No. 8; remember, we are still here.

How lucky can you be Kathy?

Not only a new Ford car (a Granada) from her spouse, Mike Treffel, for her birthday and on top of that a flight to New Orleans from her son, the wrestler, Dusty Rose, to witness a match on March 25th, when he wrestled for the championship. Kathy, while there, was set to enjoy lots of parties and son, Dusty Rose, was planning to accompany his mother home to Houston for a visit. Mike was unable to leave to join in the excitement, but will enjoy their son's visit. Good luck!

Fisherman Jerry Kolacny and Bessie again hit the jack pot at Lake Livingston. They were visiting friends Mr. and Mrs. Dave Sawyer for a week. They arrived on Monday, March 27th and for two days nothing happened, just throwing out the lines and pulling them back empty. Then their luck changed and for the following three days they caught fish galore. Crappie, white bass, black bass, and catfish, of which they have about 70 pounds of fillet.

Their deep freeze is bulging and my mouth is watering just to think of all that good fresh fish. Oh well, Jerry has his own boat and motor and after the experience he had about two years ago he keeps that life jacket on while on the water; that taught him a lesson. What a fisherman. I know Bessie was hauling them in, too.

Remember the date, April 23rd, 1978, at 2 p.m. the curtain will open on the performance of the beautiful operetta, "Romance of

a Beautiful Gypsy." You may enjoy a delicious dinner, then the play, and a free dance from 5 to 9 p.m. We will be looking for you.

Thanks.

Fraternally, Frances Olexa SPJST —

LODGE NO. 17, NEW TABOR

Dear Readers, April 2nd President Willie Trcalek called the monthly meeting to order. After all reports were given, plans for the annual barbecue were finalized.

April 30th the annual barbecue of Lodge 17 will begin at 11 a.m. with the serving of dinner. There will be plenty of good beef, pork, chicken, and sausage with all the trimmings. The plates will be $2.50 for adult and $1.50 for children.

Meat will be sold by the pound at the barbecue pits. It will be $3 per pound or $1.25 for half a chicken. Dinner will end at 1 p.m.

In the afternoon there will be a cake auction sponsored by the youth club. Throughout the day, tickets will be sold on a fishing rod and reel and a nice chest.

There will be games and public speaking coinciding with the Democratic primary on the state and local levels on May 6th, all candidates for office are asked to be present and to give their viewpoints. Also, throughout the day and night there will be plenty of cold drinks on hand.

At night a dance wil be held from 8 to 12 with music by Edwin Gaas and the Top Five: admission will be $2.50.

Everyone is invited to come out and enjoy themselves at the annual New Tabor barbecue April 30th at the New Tabor SPJST Hall, 4 miles east of Caldwell. See you there!

Fraternally, Dick Dusek — SPJST LODGE NO. 63, SWEET HOME

Dear Members: Due to a conflict in scheduling our regular monthly meeting will be held on the fourth Sunday of the month, April 23rd. This is a change from our usual third Sunday, but will still be held at 2 p.m. at Slovacek's Ballroom. Be sure to note this change on your calendar.

Fraternally, Elaine Berkovsky $310JeT

Wednesday, April 12, 197 FORT WORTH LODGE NO. 92, HOSTS DISTRICT III MEETING APRIL 4 1978

SL Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas, Jr„ presents checks for the Genera/ Fund and Youth Fund to District III Treasurer John Murphy while District President Henry Skrabanek shares the spotlight.

LODGE NO. 170, BRAZOSPORTANGLETON Dear Brothers and Sisters: Brazosport-Angleton Lodge No. 170 held our regular monthly meeting on April 4th, with nine members and four children present. The meeting was held at McKay Real Estate, 505 McKay Loop Drive, in Clute. President Jerry Smith and Financial Secretary and Treasurer Mike Hasher reported on the Hallettsville workshop. They told of new ideas on ways to increase lodge interest and attendance. there will be some interesting literature mailed to our members in the near future.

A tentative date, June 11th, has been discussed for a covered dish outing at the park. More information on this after our May meeting, when plans will be finalized. More discussion on the youth dance class and plans to visit other lodges.

We would like to say that our President Smith is "on the ball" and we are on our way up.

Fraternally, Glenn L. McKay Sales Representative

DISTRICT III OFFICERS and Youth Club Officers. Seated, L to R: President Charlotte Banik (35), 1st Vice President Carol Skrabanek (130), 2nd Vice President Steve Stanislav (66), Secretary David i)obecka (6), Historian Becki Skrabanek (130), Edward Hykel (6). Standing, L to R: President Hugo Kocian (178), 1st Vice President Wanda Petr (84), 2nd Vice President Paul Hagar (84), Secretary Barbara Jean Ilykel (6), Treasurer John Murphy (92), DYC Ed Hams (130), Assistant DYC Bessie Petr (84), Flag Bearer and Youth Club Reporter Eddie Ray Banik (35), and District III Director Sid Pokladnik, the installing officer.

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FROM THE DISTRICT V SALES. REPRESENTATIVE NOTICE — The seminar planned for May 13, 1978, at Lodge 88 has been cancelled to a future date.

Evelyn Mikeska, FIC

1977 DISTRICT III VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONS. Youth clubs receive their volleyball trophies at the recent district spring meeting held at Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth. Accepting trophies were: Becki Skrabanek (130) and Steve Stanislav (66) kneeling. Standing, L to R: Charlotte Battik (35), Assistant YL Maxine Sefeik (54), DYC Ed Kamas (130) who made the presentations, David Dobecka (6), and Sister Wanda. Pets (84).

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Financial Secretaries' and Treasurers' Group A large group of SPJST Lodge officers participated in the Regional Workshop held at Hallettsville, March 18th, beginning at 10 a.m. A buffet lunch and refreshments were served at 12 noon to over 70 officers including a number of Supreme Lodge officers.

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LODGE NO. 173, GALVESTON Dear Members and Friends: I want to thank all who helped with the District V meeting which was held recently. We had a lot of help and everything turned out real nice. I want to especially thank the members of Lodge 88 and officers who helped us plan this meeting, also the ladies for the pastry donations from all lodges. It makes you feel real good to know others care about what is going on down here.

The chefs for the day made a delicious meal and the barbecue couldn't have been any better.

Brother Jerry Kaluza prepared the barbecue and his helpers were Brother Willie Huepers, Brother Joe Wytovak and Pete Kotlarich and Babe Polombo (non-members).

There was such a variety of pastry and so much of it. The ladies really turned out their best.

Ou# ladies always stand ready to bake when they are needed. We are never let down when pastry is needed.

Even though we didn't have a large crowd for the dance, the music was wonderful. I have never heard Clarence Baca play so well.

He had better hold on to his singer because he is a good one.

They played a variety of music, polkas, waltzes, and country, and western music.

A wish for a speedy recovery goes to our members who are ill.

Brother Adolf Dusek has been in the hospital in Temple and is now home recovering. Mary Cordray had splintered her ankle and is better. Mrs. Dockal, wife of Brother Neil Dockal, has been in the hospital and is home feeling much better. Mrs. Dockal is not a member of our lodge although her husband has been a member for a long time. Mrs. Dockal has been one of our faithful pastry bakers each time we have something going on. She bakes four and five cakes for each function we have.

I received a call from her one day and she was in the hospital.

She said she had cakes already baked, but the icing had to be put on them. I offered to pick them up and do the icing myself, but she wouldn't hear of it. She called me back Friday to tell me she had asked for a pass to go home and take care of these cakes. I asked her not to do this, to stay in

Wednesday, April 12, 1978 the hospital and get her rest.

Well, you know the answer. She called me Saturday and said she was home and the cakes were ready. You just can't find people like this anymore. I think we all owe her the biggest thanks of all.

Thank you Mrs. Dockal; you are a dream. If only we had more people like you.

It looks as though spring is now with us. The trees are blooming, the birds are singing, the roses are growing and most of all, we have sunshine. Beautiful sunshine is what our area is known for.

Let's hope our rainy days are over for awhile. See you at our next meeting in April.

Fraternally, Audrey Kaluza Entertainment Chmn - SPJST --LODGE NO. 107, FLORESV1LLE Dear Members, Lodge 107 met at the SPJST Hall April 2nd, at 2:30 p.m. for their regular monthly meeting. The attendance was not the best but an orderly meeting was held and quite a bit of business was handled.

The meeting was called to order

by President Bayer and Jeff Pavliska, flag bearer, led the members in the pledge.

All officers answered the roll call. Treasurer Sralla and Financial Secretary Hrna gave their reports.

A detailed report by Youth Leader Polly Bayer on the youth club activities was given. The youth club will again furnish the cakes and kolache for our barbecue dinner and afternoon dance, April 30th. A barbecued chicken dinner will be served from 12 noon until about 2 p.m. The dance with George Orsak, playing old-time music, will begin at 4 p.m. A most cordial invitation is being extended to all lovers of old-time music, and especially all the neighboring lodges.

All you dancers from San Antonio, Hobson, Karnes City, Pleasanton, Jourdanton, New Braunfels, and all others are invited to attend.

Four new certificates were issued to Andrea Lynn Smith, Stephanie Suzanne Smith, Ryan Forrest Smith, all took out additional insurance and Gretchen Holscher converted to a permanent policy.

Billy Pavliska made a motion which was seconded by John Burle-

Cooks who prepared the noon meal. L to R: Miss Helen Zabransky, Mrs. Vernon Zak, Melissa Holy, Mrs. Ervin Holy, Mrs. Frank Zabransky and Miss Annie Zabransky.

(Pictures submitted by Bro. Gallia) son that we pay the premium on our liability insurance.

President Bayer gave a short report on the Hallettsville Workshop. A more detailed report will be given at our May meeting.

Pauline Pavliska and District VII Director Bob Bayer were the only ones from Lodge 107 attending.

Anton Svoboda and Bob Bayer volunteered to work the April 15th dance. This will b- country-western music by the Jul ees; Arlos Foster will be the fe t ured singer.

The Barbecue committee members named wen Barbecue -- 1=31 ..y Pavliska, Erich Bielefeld, Jr., Joe Bob Pavliska Beans — Maxine Pavliska Potato Salad — Christine Baumann Slaw — Anton Svoboda Tea and Coffee — Liz Bielefeld Cakes — Polly Bayer and the Youth Club.

All these committees need help and we are urging our members to lend a hand and help wherever they are needed. A project of this type always needs everyone's cooperation to be successful.

DYC Maxine Pavliska stated she is Planning District VII Youth

Leaders' Training Class for possibly May 6th, which was suggested as the date, but I don't know if it was definitely decided.

Correspondence from the Corpus Christi lodge was read. A motion

by Billy Pavliska, seconded by Anton Svoboda, that we support Corpus Christi in their project was approved,Again, we are urging as many people as possible to attend the District VII spring meeting in Corpus Christi on May 7th.

The youth club sold aluminum cans and again they donated the sales to the Memorial Fund. Thanks ever so much for your generosity.

We certainly appreciate it.

Due to all the functions and holidays in May, our May meeting will be held Wednesday night, May 10th, at 8 p.m. All members are urged to attend.

We will have another dance on May 13th with music by The Blue Belles. They also play countrywestern music. I hope to see you at all our functions.

See you April 15th.

Fraternally, Pauline S. Pavliska Secy.-Reporter

10 LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Members: Lodge No. 66 will hold their regular meeting Sunday, April 16th, beginning at 2 p.m. The youth club will meet at 1:30 p.m. Come out because we need your attendance at our meeting and need your vote on business being conducted.

Fraternally, Bonnie Pruitt Secretary - SPJST LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Brothers and Sisters: The last lodge meeting was held on Sunday, April 2nd at 2 p.m., with Brother Alfred Klusacek, president, presiding. Flag Bearers Josef Morris, and Dianne Skrabanek, substituting for Vincent Schiller, led the pledge to the flag.

Secretary Dolores Skrabanek read the roll call of officers and sales representatives. She read the minutes of the previous meeting, and these were approved as read and also the correspondence received.

Visitors recognized were Ann Balusek of Lodge 15 Buckholts, John Garth, Bill Messer and wife, Ann Messer, Joe Krahulik and Joe Carroll. The Messers and Joe Carroll are members of Lodge 87, Temple. We enjoyed your visit and do come again. Bill Messer, a candidate for state representative, 44th District, spoke in his behalf in the forthcoming election on May 6th.

John Garth is a candidate for Bell County Judge and also spoke briefly, after all lodge business was dispensed with.

New members accepted were Janie Lynn Andress, Albino. Ann Haisler, Jacqueline Le Fiore, Jerry Francis Paruzinski, Margaret Hejny and Judy Ann Hyzak. A warm welcome to each and do try to attend the lodge meetings.

On the sick list and being hospitalized we have Sisters Grace Schiller and Lanette Wigginton and Brother Joe Mihatsch. We are wishing all a speedy recovery.

There are several members who are ailing and are under the care of a doctor, so here's hoping you are all better when you read this.

Brother Klusacek announced that parliamentarian, Brother Anton F. Mot1 and his bride, the former Elizabeth Jeter, who were married Saturday, March 25th, were present. They were asked to stand

V2STNfK and we offered them our con- will be Friday night, May 5th at gratulations and applauded them. 8 p.m.

Here's wishing them all of the best Fraternally, and Sister Elizabeth, keep coming Dorothy Pechal to every meeting.

Reporter - SPJST — Our lodge officers gave a report on the workshop held at Taylor LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON and the chairmen gave good re- Dear Members: ports. Audit Committee report was Sunday, April 2nd, at 2 p.m. given by Brother Emil Hejl for the first quarter. Board of trustees' Lodge No. 142 held its regular minutes were read by Lillian Kos- monthly meeting. President Sidon Tumis called the meeting to orarek and the board recommended la lodge picnic Sunday, July 23rd;. der, followed by the presentation This is the 75th year of the exist- of the colors by Youth Flag Bearence of our lodge, so the theme will er Dennis Veselka, who also led the be "The 75th Diamond Jubilee body of members in the pledge of allegiance.

Homecoming." More on this after The roll call of officers was held details become available. Chairand the officers' reports were givmen will be selected in our May en. Everyone had an enjoyable meeting. afternoon.

Brother Prank V. Spanhel, Elmer Last month was a very busy Skrabanek, Leon Sodek, and Sis- month and a few of our members ters Mary Vasicek and Georgie had the pleasure of journeying to Sodek are to update the duties of LaMarque for the District V spring the lodge officers and chairmen; meeting, which was hosted by some may be shirking their obli- Lodge No. 173, Galveston, March gations to the lodge and members. 12th. In attendance from Lodge Sister Evyon Kurecka, youth 142 were: Brother and Sister Euleader, reported 39 members, one gene Veselka and Dennis, Brother visitor, and four adults present. and Sister Hengy Linhart and She reported that Brother Jerry Grandma Linhart, Brother and Sisand Sister Annie Chupik donated ter Nelson Jochen and Karen, and $25 to the youth club and then Brother and Sister Sidon Tumis.

Brother Monroe Lucko handed his The adults and youth alike had a masquerade prize of $20 to the pleasant day. youth leader. We voted to allow Lodge 142 will have its annual $25 each to both Rex May and free barbecue for the members, at Shelia Harris for expenses to rep- the Lodge 142 home, 5508 Nolda resent Lodge 47 Youth Club at the St., in Houston, April 15th. Plates May Fete at Lodge 29, Taylor, May will be served from 11 a.m. until 4 7th. p.m. The menu is barbecued beef, We also proposed to hold a parsley potatoes, beans,, onions, political rally Sunday, April 30th, pickles and French bread, plus before the fund-raising dance coffee. NO FREE MEMBERS' sponsored by Lodge 47 Youth Club. PLATES TO GO! There will be The doors will open at 3 p.m. and plates for sale to guests and friends then the political candidates will available. Everyone come out and speak, beginning at 4 p.m. All can- enjoy the day with us.

At the April 2nd meeting the didates for precinct, county, district, and state offices will be wel- capsule drawn went unclaimed come to speak in their own be- again due to the absence of Howhalf. We are inviting everyone to ard Kieschnick. Sorry, Bro. Kiecome early and plan to stay and schnick, come to the next meeting support the youth by dancing to because you may be the winner; the music of Jerry Haisler and the prize is now worth $20. We also Melody Five from 6 to 10 p.m., had a drawing for a 28-quart rewith their popular music for all freshment cooler by Coors. Sisages. See you at Seaton Star Hall, ter Helen Talmer's name was Sunday, April 30th. drawn; she was not there to claim Door prize winners were Brothers her prize, so we will draw for the Emil J. Hell and Frankie Klinkov- cooler again next month. Everyone sky. try to be present.

Premium refund checks were We now have a capsule jar for distributed. the youth of our lodge who attend Please note: The next meeting the adult meeting. This prize

Wednesday, April 12, 1978 Hodges gave a report on the maintenance of the lodge. The ground committee gave a report on some of the progress that had been made, and also what needs to be done.

At this time I do not know when our next trustees' meeting will take place; it has been agreed by the members of the lodge that whatever the trustees decide that needs to be done in carrying out and supporting some of the civic donations throughout our community before our next regular meeting be taken care of. It was agreed by vote they would give the trustees authority to decide on such matters; otherwise by having quarterly meetings for all the members to vote on matters concerning the expenses is too long to wait for all to decide.

It was agreed that any members can attend all of the trustees' meetings and guests are welcome to attend.

If I will be notified by the president when our next trustees meeting will be held, then I will give you a report on the date and time.

We are having good turnouts at our game nights every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Invite your friends and come to support the youth club.

We had a couple of members who SPJST — have given $53 to support the LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY youth club in some of the projects Dear Members and Friends: The Music Masters entertained they plan to have in the future. our dancing fans April 1st, and, as Remember, our youth members are always, they performed well and looking for all the help we can everyone had a good time. Three of give them.

Until next time, I am the members of the band have ap Fraternally, plied for SPJST membership. They Chester Shmaldas are Tommy and Gary Lenz and - SPJST — Bruce Fornum. It is really good to LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS have music performers entertainSOFTBALL TEAM REPORT ing our dancing fans who are also Dear Brothers and Sisters: members of the SPJST. Another softball season is upon The regular meeting was well attended with the proceedings in us, and for our SPJST Lodge 84 harmony and the covered dish team, this marks our 25th consupper was delicious. Thanks to all secutive season. We hope to, and Who had taken part in the fine fel- plan to, have a reunion of all ball lowship; all the committees had players who have played ball for good reports. The treasurer, re- the SPJST teams in the past 25 porting secretary and financial years to get together before our secretary had long reports and annual team benefit dance schedsome were a little hard to under- uled for Saturday, May 20th bestand, probably because of the fore the dance at our Lodge 84 quarterly meeting and the busi- hall here in Dallas. More details ness piling up. will be outlined in future Vestnik Brother Ralph Smith is keeping reports. We are going on record up with income and expenses of now to alert all past players who the refreshment department and ever played, to make plans to atgave a good report and Millie tend. It really will be a memor-

started with $1, which was donated

by Vice President Nelson Jochen.

The youth's name drawn was Bernard Derkowski; he was not present, so next month the capsule is worth $2. This will continue up until $12 at $1 per month increase if no winner is drawn. Come and attend your meeting youth members! You may be a winner and remember, you need to get prepared for you will be the adults of tomorrow and some of you will be the leaders of tomorrow and some of you will be the leaders of Lodge 142. We are counting on you!

The door prize winners were: Berta Gracey, Agnes Becker, Gary W. Behrens, and Mary Ann Kieschnick.

The sick members for the month of March were Brother Monroe Koehn, Brother Brezina, Mrs. Lawrence Hall and Mrs. Gladys Pomtkal. Hope you are all feeling better at this time.

Our next meeting will be held the first Friday in May — the 5th, at 8 p.m.

Don't forget, Saturday, April 15th, members' free barbecue. See you then!

Fraternally, Alice Jochen Secretary

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able occasion to get together to visit and relive past happenings and renew old acquaintances, plus making new ones.

Little did Ben David or myself, the first co-managers and organizers of the first team at Lodge 84, dream that this team would still be in existence 25 years later, and hopefully for many more. We hope that Ben David, plus all the past players will be as excited as I am about this reunion. Mark this date and make plans to come to this event Saturday, May 20th.

We have been quite busy practicing and playing practice games, also having entered a pre-season DSMA Tournament this spring.

Following are the results from the tournament; we played four games and registered two wins before being eliminated.

The tournament play began Saturday morning at Kiest Park in Dallas and our first game was at 9 a.m. against Air Hydraulics and we won by a score of 5 to 0, behind the 4-hit pitching of Lionel Schulz. He walked 2 batters and struck out 4 in an outstanding performance on the mound.

Leading hitters were Galen Lindsey, our catcher, with a double and a single, Jerry Zabojnik with a double and a single, Mark Winkler had a single, Robert Weyman, a single, Don Lennox had a single as well as a sacrifice hit, and Lionel Schulz performed a sacrifice hit. By winning the first game, we played National Motor Club, the final winner of the tournament, at 12 noon and although we played a fine game, we lost by a score of 5 to 1 mostly due to wind-blown hits. Actually, all 5 runs scored by our opponent were unearned. Ralph Stauss,our • pitcher, hurled a very fine game allowing 6 hits, 4 walks and had one strikeout.

Leading hitters were Galen Lindsey with 2 singles, Robert Weyman, a double, Roy Andrews with a single and a sacrifice hit, and Jeff Burton with a walk.

Game No. 3 was played at 3 p.m.. and we beat the Eagles by a score of 2 to 1. Roy Andrews, our southpaw pitcher, was the winning pitcher allowing 2 hits, 5 walks and 3 strikeouts in an outstanding performance.

Leading hitters were Jeff Burton,

Robert Weyman, Galen Lind-

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Game No. 4 was played at 5:30 p.m. against Charlie's Team and we lost, 3 to 0, thus we were eliminated from the tournament. Lionel Schulz was the losing pitcher, although he did hurl a fine game, allowing 5 hits, 3 walks, and had 5 strikeouts.

Hitters included Wiley Beesley with 2 singles and a base-on-balls, and Robert Weyman, a single.

These being our first games this year, we actually played very good ball afield, although our hitting was weak, still we enjoyed the games and the 4th game was really lost due to fatigue because the guys were dead tired. We did prove to ourselves that we are capable of playing very competitive ball this season. The team has played three practice games against TWFC and we tied them 4 to 4, and beat them 3 to 2, and 6 to 5.

Our regular season league games will begin Tuesday night, April 18th. We will also be playing in the Dallas Invitational ASA Tournament at Kiest Park in Dallas the weekend of April 21, 22, and 23.

The annual softball team benefit dance will be Saturday, May 20th, with the very popular Jodie Mikula Band playing for our dance.

We ask for your support because our funds are about depleted.

Fraternally, Ben jaxma Team Manager SPJST ---

CZECHOSLOVAK PUPPET GROUP TO TOUR TEXAS Dear Members: The 14-member Czechoslovak puppet theatre group, DRAK, will be making an invited appearance at the Puppeteers of America 39th Annual Convention in Lubbock from June 25th through July lst, 1978.

The Ozechoslovak Embassy in Washington, D.C., has advised that the group will be available for performances in Texas Czech communities during the dates June 2224 and July 2-5.

If you are interested in possibly having this group perform in your area, write or call me at Temple Junior College, Temple 76501 (817773-9961-79).

Calvin C. Chervenka SPJST -

LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON Dear Members: SPJST Lodge 142, Houston, will have a free barbecued beef dinner for lodge members Saturday, April 15th. Dinner will be served from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors and guests may purchase plates and are welcome.

Fraternally, Alice Jochen Secretary - SPJST LODGE NO. 176, HOUSTON NORTHWEST Dear Members, Lodge No. 176, Houston Northwest, will hold its monthly meeting Monday, April 17th, at Charlie's Hamburger Joint, 1651 Blalock, in Spring Branch. The lodge meeting will be preceded by a mouth-watering hamburger social, at 6:30 p.m.

Beer and soft drinks will also be available.

The business meeting, which will take place at 7:30 p.m., will be highlighted by an election to fill the vacancies in the slate of officers. Plans for lodge activities during the coming summer will also be made. All members and their families are cordially invited to attend.

Fraternally, Steve Duyka Lodge Reporter - SPJST — LODGE NO. 175, FORT BEND Dear Members and Friends: A short discussion was held on the project of the history of SPJST Lodge 175. Any member having photos, newspaper or magazine articles in regard to our history, please call President Milton Vyvial 713-232-3537, or Sister Anne Robinson 713-342-3582. We need your help in this project, so please let us hear from you.

Fraternally, Anne Robinson Secretary - SPJST — QUARTERLY REPORT FROM LODGE NO. 38, KOVAR The regular meetings of Lodge 38 are held on the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m.

Coming events: April 22 — Anniversary dance.

This free dance will be held Saturday night with music by Lee Roy Matocha.

A special reminder: Our annual

Kovar supper will be held the first Sunday of August. We hope to have a good turnout; you will be hearing from me again as I am the newly-elected reporter.

Fraternally, Mrs. Vaida Sulak SPJST ---

LIBRARY, ARCHIVES, MUSEUM Dear Readers: We could use some used window glass in our work here at the museum and any of you who have some old windows gathering dust and are wondering what to do with them, why not donate them to our museum; just bring themt 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 - SPJST -LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR Dear Members: Brother Howard Lesikar, director of our S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home in Taylor, announced that the rest home will celebrate its 20th anniversary Sunday, April 16th. He said that he would like of our lodge to be in charge of the refreshments for this celebration; our lodge accepted it and named Catherine Adamek, chairperson and Sophie Kovar, her assistant.

Fraternally, Ila Mae Jansky - SPJST LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA At the April monthly meeting, April 12th, we are supposed to have District V Youth Counselor Richard Walburg and his assistant, Dan Berry with us. Dan is a member of Lodge 172. You members be sure to attend and bring the youth, I know you have neighbors with youths, bring them. Let's get our youth club in full swing, we have so much to offer the youth of Pasadena, and we just have to let them know where and how to get there.

Wednesday, April 12, 1978 Initiation of new members will be at the May meeting. If you have not been initiated or know of some member who hasn't, bring them along and join us. Sister Klechka always has some delicious (de-caloried) goodies at our meetings.

We have gotten off to a good start this year, so let's all work together Fraternally, Edna VoltIan SPJST — 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.

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

District IV Secy. and Lodge No. 49 Secy P. O. Box 362 Rowena, Tx 78875

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LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS

Dear Members and Friends: The District II spring meeting will be held April 9th at the Seaton Star Hall; let's see a good turnout.

The next lodge meeting will be Wednesday, April 12th, at 7 p.m. hope to see you at the meeting.

Fraternally, yours, Viola Sevcik

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Dear Members: Remember, the lodge meeting starts promptly at 2 p.m. and youth club meets at 1:30 p.m. The next meeting will be Sunday, April 16th.

Annie Hamm English Reporter - SPJST — NOTICE TO SPJST LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS MEMBERS

This is to inform all members of SPJST Lodge No. 84 that until further notice, all future premium payments should be mailed to: MRS. LILL1111 JARMA 9512 LEASIDE DRIVE DALLAS, TX 75238 Lillie Jarmo, 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.

Zephyr Marek Financial Secretary

FEATURES DEDICATION OF NEW LODGE HOME IN CENTERVILLE NOW SET FOR SUNDAY, APRIL 30th

After several unavoidable delays, mostly because of the bad weather, the final date for the dedication and grand opening of the new home of Lodge 188, "Deerest Lodge" in Centerville, has been set for Sunday, April 30th. Please disregard all previous announcements.

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

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

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

Dedication' ceremonies will commence with the clearing of the hall at 1:45 p.m., followed by outdoor flag-raising and pledge of allegiance by Mack Jackson and Stevens Smith at 2 p.m. Mack Jackson is

presiding officer for the afternoon festivities. Ribbon-cutting ceremonies will immediately follow, with the ribbon across the ens trance being cut by Lodge 188 President A. M. Easterling, Jr., Supreme Lodge President Nick Morris, District I Director John Kubena.

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

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

The building is 100 x 140 ft. in size with a total of 14,000 square feet. It contains a youth room 25 by 40 feet, and a dance floor with seating for approximately 600 persons with a large stage. A completely equipped kitchen is also included. (More about the building and how it came to be and the people involved on April the 30th.)

—NAM. SPJST--

CZECH FILM FESTIVAL AT TEMPLE JUNIOR COLLEGE

Three outstanding films will be featured at a Czechoslovak Film Festival April 16, 17, and 18 at Temple Junior College.

The three-day festival is sponsored by the Division of Communications and Modern Languages at TJC and is free and open to the public.

The festival will open Sunday with "The Shop on Main Street."

One of the most acclaimed films of recent years and winner of the Academy Award as Best Foreign Language Film, "The Shop on Main Street" is a haunting tragicomedy set during the early days of Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia.

Monday's presentation will be "Black Peter," which portrays the fumbling relationships of a. Czechoslovak adolescent during the summer when the twist and the bikini were Eastern Europe's greatest crazes. It was, directed by Milos Forman.

"Competition" will be shown on Tuesday. The two films comprising "Competition are the first works by Milos Forman ("Loves of a Blonde," and "The Fireman's Ball") "Com-

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Calvin Chervenka, coodinator of the Czech program at TJC, said that although the films have Czech dialogue, it is not necessary to be unable to understand Czech to enjoy the films since all have English subtitles.

"Many people familiar with movie history may be interested in the high quality products of the Czechoslovak film industry by Milos Forman," he said. Two of the films were directed by Forman before he came to Hollywood for "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. (Forman was highly acclaimed for this picture. —Editor).

The films will be shown at 2 p.m.

Sunday and at 7 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday in the Fine Arts Building Auditorium. Admission is free. Students in the TJC Czech classes will be assisting with the festival.

SPJST — SPJST MEMBER RECEIVES BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE Sunday, Dec. 18th, 1977, Vivian Cheryl Petr, "Cherri" as we call her, graduated from Texas Women's University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and a minor in General Science.

She received confirmation on March 23rd, 1978, that she had successfully passed the Texas State Board Examinations and is now classed as a licensed registered nurse in the State of Texas.

Since January, 1978, Cherri has been working at Parkland Memorial Hospital on an obsterical floor which she enjoys.

Cherri is a lifelong member of Lodge 84 and is currently helping in the lodge as assistant youth leader and she is a member of the Entertainment Committee. She has been active in both the Junior and Teen Clubs in past years.

(Information submitted by Vicki Petr.)

(Cherri is the daughter of Brother Charlie and Sister Wanda Petr of Dallas. Her mother. Sister Wanda Petr CUL president in District III. The Society congratulates SPJST Cherri for her achievements , and wisifr

Whitmire, 728 W. 19th St. Houston, Tx 77008) SPJST —

REP. JOHN WHITMIRE State Representative, District 82 Harris County Mr. John Whitmire is the State Representative of District 82, which is located in Northwest Houston.

He is a graduate of Waltrip School and received a degree in Political Science from the University of Houston. John Whitmire is a lifelong member of SPJST Lodge 88, which is located in his legislative district. Whitmire was first elected to the office of State Representative in 1972 at the age of twentytwo. In the 63rd session of the Legislature he served on the Appropriations Committee, the Labor Committee, and the Human Resources Committee. He also served in the Constitutional Convention on the Executive Committee. Mr. Whitmire was re--elected in 1974, being unopposed in his campaign.

In the 64th session of the Legislature, he served on the Appropriations Committee and was the Vice-Chairman of the Business and Industry Committee. Representative Whitmire was unopposed in the 1976 November general election. He is now serving as ViceChairman of the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee and is a member of the Judicial Affairs Committee. Recently, Whitmire has fight against the city's unfair property tax increase in Northwest Houston.

HOELSCHER BUXHEMPER FAMILY REUNION I would like to call your attention to the Hoelscher-Buxkemper Family Reunion to be held in San Antonio, at the Downtown La Villita Assembly Hall, June 24 and 25th, 1978. This reunion is for the descendants of Anton and Mary Katherine Hoelscher, who arrived in Texas in 1846. The family is mostly German and Czech today.

The most unusual fact about this family is that there are about 12,000 direct descendants mating up the family, most likely, the largest in the state. About 1,000 people are expected at the reunion.

This reunion is held bi-annually and attendance has been as high as 2,200. The family committee, who oversees the reunions, is headquartered in Temple. Past reunions have been held in Corpus Christi, Temple, San Angelo, Westphalia,Frelsberg, etc.

The third edition of the family book is being prepared with myself as compiler. If any members of the family have not been contacted and filled out the information sheet, we would appreciate it very much if you would contact me, at Box 400, Floresville, Tx 78114 for further Hoelscher-Buxkemper family information, or reunion information.

I am a member of Lodge 107, Floresville.

Fraternally, D. Hoelscher - SPJST District IV Spring Meeting Apr. 23 - Lodge 48, Rowena

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Dedication Ceremonies of Lodge 188, Centerville New Lodge Home April 30 ----SPJ STDistrio.t VTT Spring Meeting

May 7 - Lodge 79, Corpus Christi

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WEST CZECH BESEDA DANCERS who danced at the Multicultural class program recently were, bottom row, L to R: Johnny Recek, Mildred Dokupil, Melissa Recek, Gary Uptmore, Barrie Dokupil Standing, L to R: Bill Dokupil, David Dokupil, Barbara Recek, Inky Uptmore, Debbie Uptmore, vggie Grinela, Ernest Grmela, Paula Holecek, Cindy Kutbacak, and Terry Sefcik.

BULLETIN BOARD District Meetings DISTRICT SPRING MEETINGS The District IV spring meeting will be held Sunday, April 23, 1978 at the SPJST Lodge No. 49, in Rowena. * * The District VII spring meeting will be held Sunday, May 7th, 1978 at Corpus Christi, with Lodge No. 79 hosting the meeting. More details later.

• • DISTRICT FALL MEETINGS The District V Fall meeting will be held Sunday, October 8th, 1978.

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SPJST Vestnik Editor Rudy Sefcik (center), sp )ke to tl , c Multicultural Education Class at Baylor University March 29th. Picture 4, i. to R: Miss Agnes Houdek, Joe Houdek, Willie Houdek and Ms. Fevxietta, Cervenka.

The six dolls from Miss Houdek's collection of 74, show more costumes.

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From The Supreme Lodge STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH. 1978 Mortuary Expense Juvenile TOTAL RECEIPTS: 4,478.79 4,478.79' Bonds 168,819.51 2,127.16 170,946.67 Mortgage Loans 4,536.61 4,536A1 Certificate Loans 150,000.00 Certificate of Deposit 150,000.00 554.27 Annuities 554.27 Dividend 275.50 275.50 10,667.99 Interest on Bonds 10,667.99 4,532.71 Interest on Certificate Loans 4,532.7E 10,483.80 Interest on Certificate of Deposit 10,483.80 Interest on Mortgage Loans 115,932.78 1,878.06 • 117,810.84 Premiums 98,399.69 87,318.70 910.30 186,628.69 Reinsurance 1,000.00 1,000.00 Royalties and Minerals 3,356.36 3,356.36 Rent 4,000.00 4,000.00 Youth Camp 25,920.00 25,920.00 Application Fee 1,607.00 1,607.00 TOTAL RECEIPTS CASH BALANCE

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DISBURSEMENTS: Bonds Mortgage Loans Certificate Loans Annuities Death Claims Matured Enaowments Premium Refund to Members Surrender Value Bond Expense Reinsurance Youth Camp Home Account Expenses Actuary Advertising Appraisal Expenses Commissions, Adult Commissions, JT Commissions Override Contributions District Youth Counselors District Allocation Fraternal Activities Hospitalization Legal Services Expense Medical Exams Non-Medical Exams Museum Operating Expense Office Maintenance Office Rent Vestnik Organizational Expense Postage Salary , Directors Salary, Editor Salary, Employees Salary, Officers SPJST History Project Stationery and Supplies

577,038.01 127,101.83

114,845.70 2,310.90

4,915.52 18,791.33

696,799.23 148,204.06

704,139.84

117,156.60

23306.85

845,003.29

401,093.75 97,285.44 12,033.50 1,001.25 42,104.00 7,685.51 34,445.46 8,394.68 80.00 3,896.11 25,920.00 3,104.97 751.56 139.48 1A2823 7,201.51 61.35 4,944.57 218.67 949.00 750.00 139.43 1,142.34 1,172.04 1,036.50 2,363.21 1323 760.49 4,000.00 530.40 7,016.35 69.00 1,400.00 1,685.40 11,134.20 8,661.56 12.45 705.77

401,093.75 97,285.44 12,033.50 1,001.25 42,104.00 7,685.51 34,445.46 8,394.68 80.00 3,896.11 25,920.00 3,104.97 751.56 139.48.

1A28.23 7,201.51 61.35 4,944.57 218.67 949.00 750.00 139.43 1,142.34 1,172.04 1,036.50 2,363.21 13.23 760.49 4,000.00 530.40 7,016.35 69.00 1,400.00 1,685.40 11,134.20 8,661.56 12.45 705.77

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Wednesday, April 12, 1978 1,282.70 1,046.52 775.64 182.66 177.60 353.36 1,359.29 7,580.35 19,971.04

Tax - FICA, FUTA, TEC Telephone Travel Expense, Officers and Directors Travel Expense, State Field Manager Travel Expense, Editor Travel Expense, State Youth Director ......

Workshops Youth Activities Youth Camp Expense Bonus TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS CASH

495.17

1,282.70 1,046.52 775.64 182.66 177.60 353.36 1,359.29 7,580.35 19,971.04 495.17

637,044.67 67,095.17

90,915.90 26,240.70

495.17 23,211.68

728,455.74 116,547.55

704,139.84

117,156.60

23,706.85

845,003.29

ASSETS: Cash Bonds Mortgage Loans Certificate Loans Stock Certificate of Deposit SPJST Building (Home Office) Furniture and Office Equipment

116,547.55 3,172,352.06 18,638,327.16 611,789.31 56,378.58 802,466.84 803,511.82 54,448.54 24,255,821.86 Jerry Mikulas, Jr., Financial Secretary

INCOME FROM LODGES FOR MARCH, 1978 LODOS

4 6 7 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 23 24 25 26 28 29 30 33 35 36 38 39 40 41 42 44 47 48 49 50

AMOUNT

53240 2,118.48 210.38 1,313.09 349.76 2,93 687.27 26.64 871.75 247.18 2,692.30 2,490.59 190.39 2,834,32 79.19 566.67 2,093.62 2,889.90 185.32 1,387.12 3,223.66 5,963.88 945.02 2,185.38 721.28 453.39 822.22 1,612.13 77.70 326.35 385.77 9,862.29 1,863.97 1,225.19 1,665.86

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AMOUNT

1,799.05 51 1,203.05 54 1.00 57 2,206.35 58 373.85 63 483.79 65 11,572.40 66 232.25 67 387.07 68 203.90 72 73 1,066.86 4,507.22 74 23.29 76 345.98 77 2,461.00 79 80 6,558.91 1,897.09 81 82 19.20 84 8,992.01 87 7,234.15 88 28,539.02 192.09 90 91 1,647.15 4,136.17 92 450.65 93 281.15 94 10.69 95 52.92 97 101 70.14 214.15 106 107 1,011.32 110 50.20 111 (unassigned) 182.43 112 315.84 114 148.77 89.00 116 117 1,199.65

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AMOUNT

180.76 120 122 227.94 125 61.90 129 10.78 3,081.62 130 1,263.28 133 135 425.69 137 1,443.22 138 254.79 139 3,553.32 141 1,309.51 142 2,671.54 147 72.07 148 352.24 151 73545 153 544.41 154 2,268.99 155 556.40 156 491.11 160 3,200.47 161 476.95 162 192.97 164 195.77 167 187.41 168 227.46 169 971.67 170 750.03 171 111.67 172 2,761.64 173 1,373.22 174 2,427.77 175 1,282.63 176 1,485.00 177 1,913.78 178 827.97 179 210.55 (Continued of page 18)

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DISTRICT VII

Training Class — May 6, location to be announced later.

Camp — July 30-Aug. 3, at Camp Idlewild District YAD — July 23rd, Lodge No. 107, Floresville STATE EVEN'I'S:

Youth Leaders' Retreat, April 2223, Camp Val Verde State YAD — Aug. 20, Temple High School State Royalty --- Sept: 30, Lodge No. 47, Seaton.

- SPJST

From The District Youth Counselors DISTRICT III YOUTH COUNSELOR

L to R: Dr. Dolores Coker, Ed. D., Baylor; Rudy Sefeik and Ms. Maggie Grmela. (All photos courtesy The West News, taken by Sister Gym;lty Slovak of Lodge No. 66, Waco, who is taking courses at Baylor. We thank Cyndy for her cooperation and many of our members will remember her from her activities in the Lodge 66 youth club. —Editor.)

840.45

180

181

225.25

183

33.17 460.99

184

82.31 1,130.92 1,492.61

185 187 188 189 190

624.53

712.00 114.58 Home Office $187,090.94 Fraternally, Jerry Mikulas, Jr. Financial Secretary - SPJST -

YOUTH SECTION Youth Activity Calendar DISTRICT I

YAD -- Saturday, June 17, Dime Box, Lodge 13 Camp -- July 21-24, at Camp Val Verde DISTRICT II Training Class — May 8, Lodge 47, Seaton

District YAD — July 9, at Lodge 177, Academy Camp — Teens, July 29-Aug. 1; Juniors, Aug. 1-4, at Camp Val Verde DISTRICT III

District YAD — June 25 Camp — July 25-28, at Camp Val Verde DISTRICT IV

District YAD — June 11, at McKinzey Terrace, Lubbock Camp — with District I at Camp Val Verde, July 21-24 DISTRICT V

Training Class — May 20, at Lodge 88 Camp — June 14-17, at Circle D Bastrop District YAD — July 30, Lodge No. 88, Houston DISTRICT VI

Training Class — April 15th, at Lodge No. 30 Talton, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Camp — June 19-22, Bastrop State Park District YAD — July 16th, Lodge No. 40, Hillje

Dear Readers: April 22nd and 23rd — Little Longhorn — Youth Leaders' Retreat at Camp Val Verde June 25th — District III YAD. Site to be selected at spring meeting June 25th through 28th — Dis trict III Camp at Camp Val Verde.

Aug. 20th -- State YAD at Temple High School.

Sept. 30th — State Royalty at Lodge 47, Seaton.

Please mark your calendar and make plans to attend all district and state functions. Also make plans to attend your local meetings so that you may participate in all local and district activities.

Fraternally, Ed Karnes Dist. III DYC SPJST

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DISTRICT IV YOUTH COUNSELOR

Dear Members: Contests at District IV meeting April 23rd at Rowena: 1) Each youth club to have a skit or number on program not to exceed 15 minutes.

2) Each youth club that has onehalf of their active members present.

3) Each youth club can have a booth of items for sale such as crafts, foods, canned goods, or anything that will sell. Each keeps the proceeds.

Special contests at YAD June 11th at McKenzie Park, Lubbock:

Wednesday, April 12, 1978 1) Youth Club that has the most entries 2) Five drawings of $2 each.

3) Sweepstakes winner (youth having most 1st places — Junior/ Senior) District IV youth will camp with District I at Val Verde.

Sister Massey carefully went over the youth rule book stopping and explaining all the new changes and stressed new ways of getting more members into the youth club. Everyone enjoyed the meeting and learned a lot.

Mrs. Mary Haisler District IV YAD

19 LODGE NO. 179, WARRENTON, YOUTH CLUB MESSING MARCH 10th, 1978

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Letters From The Youth LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Dear Vestnik Readers, The Talton SPJST Youth Club held their monthly meeting April 2nd at the Talton Community Center.

The meeting was opened by President Clare Dorotik; the pledge of allegiance was led by Roxann Yockey and the prayer by Brenda Kresta.

For our craft we planted flowers in pots, which was a very interesting project.

"Happy Birthday" was sung our youth leader, Mrs. Jerome Dorotik.

The door prizes were won by Mrs. W. J. Duckett, Mrs. Alvin Kahanek and Mrs. Jerome Dorotik.

Our guests at the meeting were Mrs. W. J. Duckett and Miss Mary Mrnustik.

Refreshments were served by the mothers. The refreshments are always good.

Fraternally, Michelle Srubar (9) (4-5-78) SPJST --

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Members and Friends: We held our regular monthly meeting April 2nd, at 2 p.m. President Kim Mikulas called the meeting to order. The pledge of allegiance and club motto was led

by Jerry Bryant. Ellen Lucko called the roll and read the minutes of the previous meeting which were ipproved as read.

We received a request from the Taylor Lodge 29 May Fete Queen Edwina Adam* for representatives for the May Fete. We are

SPJST Lodge 179 Warrenton Youth Club Officers with their youth leader. Seated, L to R: Historian Rhonda Eckermann, Flag Bearer George Keys, Historian Anna Keys. Standing, L to R: Reporter Sue Lynn Schoenst, Youth Leader Doris Eckermann, President Jeannie Eckermann, Treasurer Melissa Wicket Vice President Carrie Wagner and Secretary Lynn Leonhardt. (Photos submitted by Sister Edith Pfeiffer) sending Rex May and Shelia Harris to represent us at the May Fete at Taylor Lodge 29, May 7th.

Visitors were Mark Franklin, Lisa Hutka, Michelle Skrabanek, Mrs. Glenn Hutka, Mrs. Louis Tepera, Mrs. Louis Motl and Mrs. Sarah Wilson. Thank you for coming.

Sunday, April 30th is the day of our fund-raising dance. Music will be provided by Jerry Heisler and The Melody Five for the young and old. Support the youth and come out. Time for the dance will be 6 to 10 p.m. A political rally at 4 p.m. will also be held prior to the dance. Doors will open at 3 p.m. Everyone is cordially invited to attend, from far and near.

June 9th we will have a craft day from 9 to 4 p.m. Please try to attend.

YAD will be held at Academy Lodge 177 July 9th. More on this later.

Birthdays during the month of April are: Karen Stefka, Nora Skrabanek, and Alison Stefka.

Happy birthday!

The Nominating Committee was told to meet after the meeting.

Easter egg hunt was held for the youngsters 8 years and under. They enjoyed it.

Thanks to the Jerry Chupiks and the Monroe Luckos for giving the donations to the youth.

Pictured, L to R: Lynn Leonhardt and Sue Lynn Schoenst. These girls were winners in the Houston Livestock Art contest. Lynn won best show trophy and Sue won a gold medallion.

Door prize winners were Nora Skrabanek and Tammy Harris.

We will have the election at the next meeting so come and vote for the members of your choice; this meeting will be on Friday night, May 5th, at 8 p.m. See you at our dance, April 30th and at the meeting May 5th.

Fraternally, Joyce Pechal (17) :top Ici,er - SPJST -

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20 LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Dear Vestnik Readers, The Talton SPJST Youth Club held their regular monthly meeting April 2nd, at 2:30 p.m. in the Talton Community Center.

The meeting was called to order by President Clare Dorotik.

The pledge was led by Roxann Yockey and the prayer by Brenda ICresta.

There were seven guests and 27 members present.

Under new business we discussed that election of officers will be in May. Our program for next month is Mother's Day. We are also asked to make a Mother's Day card which will be judged at the meeting.

For our next meeting everyone is asked to bring a bottle and some crushed egg shells for craft.

Under old business we discussed our money-making project which is selling wedding cards; each family is asked to sell five boxes. We were also asked to bring clothes and items to Goodwill. Also, we were asked to start getting ready for YAD. Poems were read about spring

by Brenda Kresta, Yvonne Kresta, Karen Kahanek, Michelle Srubar, Clare Dorotik, Sherry Krpec, and Roxann Yockey.

Then we played a game about spring. Winners were Sherry Krpec and Sharon Yockey.

Door prizes were for the mothers. Winners were Mrs. Patsy Korenek, Mrs. Dorothy Duckett and Mrs. Georgia Dorotik.

Your youth leader, Mrs. Georgia Dorotik„ was tatsented a cake and gifts from the youth club. We all sang "Happy Birthday" to her.

Then we worked on craft. We planted plants in milk cartons which we brought home.

Refreshments were served, consisting of cakes and punch.

Fraternally, Karen Kahanek (13) (4-5-78) Reporter - SPJST -LODGE NO. 107, FLORESVILLE The youth club held their regular monthly meeting Sunday, April 2nd, at 3 p.m. in the SPJST Hall at Floresville.

President John Bayer called the meeting to order. Darrell Trappe led us in the pledge of allegiance.

Mark Purchis read the minutes of the last meeting and there were no corrections.

We had two guests, Pennie Kolenda and Debbie Bayer.

Roxy Bayer gave a report about where we went to see Holiday-onIce. Mrs. Purchis gave us a report about when she went to Longhorn Recreation Lab. We would like to thank Mr. Herchback for getting us tickets for the Holiday-on-Ice. John Bayer adjourned the meeting.

Fraternally, Cheryl Kolenda (4-5-78) Reporter - SPJST — LODGE NO. 117, ROBSTOWN Dear Readers, The Robstown Youth Club members attended the annual Corpus Christi Sunrise Service March 26th; some of the members and their parents went by bus at 5:30 a.m. The services were held at the Cole Park by the waterfront, and started at 6 a.m. The inter-church council is composed of interested young people from different churches. This was the 35th annual Easter Sunrise Service.

After the services, the youth members were invited to a breakfast at the Presbyterian Church.

April 1st the youth club went on a trip to Lake Corpus Christi. The members left on the club bus at 1 p.m. All members were asked to bring $1 for the gas and the enterance price at the gate. Upon arriving at the park, the members were free to do as they pleased.

Members swam in the lake which was very cold. After an hour of swimming, the members were treated to a fun-filled boat ride sponsored by one of the youth member's family, Mr. Kuenneke; he gave all the members and parents rides on his boat which all of us enjoyed.

Supper was then held. Everyone brought their own sack lunches.

The drinks were furnished by the club for the members. After our supper, we played games and had contests. A sack race was held with Margaret Herschbach, the winner. A tug-of-war was held which was a lot of fun.

The most fun of all was the initiation of the new members, Shannon Hardcastie, Suzi Baker, Lisa Van Sickle, Bradley Van Sickle, Chris Van Sickle, Donald Marek, Mark McNamara, Angie Hindi*,

James Baker, Doug Barnes,and

Margaret Herschbac,h.

These new members were initiated in various ways. One member went to the end of the pier and yelled, "Here, fishy, fishy," three times which was quite funny. Other members had to walk in a circle three times with two oranges between their legs, plus other various initiations were held.

After all the initiations, an egg throwing contest was held. Raw eggs were given to members who were in couples. The members threw the eggs back and fourth until the egg was broken or dropped. The winners were Pam Steiger and James Baker. This ended our fun-filled trip to the lake.

Our next monthly meeting will be held April 15th at 2 p.m., at the Jackson Woods Scout Hut. Fraternally, Frances McDonald (14) (4-6-78) Reporter - SPJST — LODGE NO. 54, WEST Dear Members, The meeting was called to order

by President Greg Hutyra at 7 p.m.

We recited the pledge of allegiance to the flag.

A roll call was then read. There were 21 members and one visitor, Terry Gerik, present.

The minutes were read and after one correction was made, they were approved.

Our treasury report was given and approved. During our meeting $10.75 was collected for club dues.

We held a small discussion on our barbecue sale that we plan to have. Also, under old business we discussed YAD and camp. We have talked about our donation to the rest home. We finally received our volleyball trophy from District M. Under new business we elected youth club officers. They are: President — Greg Hutyra Vice President — Mimi Wolf Secretary — Michelle Picha Treasurer — Sharon Picha Reporter — Laurie Zahirniak Historian — Sharon Maier Flag Bearer — Doug Chudej Photographer — Chris Bajer The persons in charge of our scrapbook for next year will be Helaine Wernet and Kay Maynard.

Door prizes were won by Greg Hutyra — 1st, Michelle Picha 2nd, and Mimi Wolf, 3rd.

Wednesday, April 12, 1978 "Happy Birthday" and the social was dedicated to Jackie Zahirniak who was the only celebrant in April.

The meeting was adjourned at 8 p.m. and our next meeting was set for Wednesday, May 3rd, at 7 p.m.

Fraternally, Laurie Zahirniak (4-6-78) Reporter - SPJST

21 Janik of Wharton; six daughters, Jane Sulak, and Annie Bartos, all of East Bernard, Louise Krall of Hungerford and Lillian Havran of Wharton; 33 grandchildren; 62 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Mary Hajovsky of Ganado.

May our departed lodge sister rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Lydia Sperlik Albert Lupik SPJST ---

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge Karel Jonas Lodge No. 28, East Bernard, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge sister, JULIA JANIH, who passed away Feb. 25th, 1978, in the Wharton Manor Nursing Home, at the age of 94 years.

Wake services were held Sunday, Feb. 26th, at 8 p.m. in DavisDawson Funeral Home, followed by rosary in Czech.

Funeral services were held at 2 AM. Feb. 27th from the Holy Cross Church, with Rev. Joe Vrana officiating. Burial was in the Holy Cross Cemetery, East Bernard.

Altar boys were greatgrandsons, Scott Bartos and Steven Kubena.

Pallbearers were her grandsons Jimmie J. Janik, Edwin Havran, Jr., Edwin E. Janik, Simon Bartos, Vernon Janik and Victor Kubena.

Sister Janik was born in Praha, Fayette County. In her later years she moved to East Bernard and became a member of the SPJST Lodge 28 and was a longtime member.

Survivors include five sons, Joe, John, and Ed Janik, all of East Bernard, Rudolf Janik and Frank Julia Kuheria, Plig,Phiuth Walker,

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 133, San Antonio, in behalf of our entire -membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our dearly departed lodge sister, VIOLA F. GRAFF, Sister Graff was a charter member of our lodge, and had lived in San Antonio for most of her life.

She will always be remembered.

May she rest in peace.

Respectfully, Resolution Committee, Lodge No. 133 SPJST —

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge Karel Jonas Lodge No. 28, East Bernard, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, CHARLES W. HOLECEX, who passed away Feb. 15th, 1978, in a hospital in South Houston, at the age of 62 years.

Brother Holecek was a native of Wallis, but prior to his death he was a resident of South Houston for 28 years.

Funeral services were held Feb. 17th at 10:30 a.m. at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Anthony Webster and Mr. Eddie Ketehersid officiating.

Graveside services and interment were at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, under the direction of South Houston Lodge No. 1295 AF&AM. The Masons served as pallbearers.

Brother Holecek served in World War II as a member of the 143rd Infantry Division, U.S. Army.

He WM tlie son of John and Eva. Holecek, Si', of Wallis.

Survivors include his wife, Marie Holecek of South Houston; a daughter, Cynthia Holecek of

Houston; brothers, John Holecek, Jr., Albeit Holecek, both of Wallis, Adolf Holecek of South Houston, Frank Holecek of Houston; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Brother Holecek was a longtime member of Lodge 28.

May our departed lodge brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Lydia Sperlik Albert Lupik SPJST

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 72 Cameron, in behalf of our entire membership, express our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, LEO PLACHY, who passed away March 15th, 1978, in Cameron.

Funeral was held at 4 p.m. Friday, March 17th, in Marek-BurnsLaywell Funeral Home in Cameron with the Rev. Darryl Proffit and the Rev. Louis Pavlicek officiating.

Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Cameron.

Brother Plachy was born Oct. 20th, 1916 in Milani, County and was a mechanic. He became a member of SPJST Lodge No. 72, Cameron, in October, 1934.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Agnes Plachy of Cameron; a son, Carrol E. Plachy of Terrell; his father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Plachy of Cameron; a brother, Jerry Plachy of Cameron; sisters, Mx's. Albert Slovak of Buckholts and Mrs. Richard Smith of Austin; and two grandchildren.

May our departed lodge brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Henrietta Slavik Emilie Hearell Lillian B. Mikulec - SPJST -EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 133, San Antonio, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our dearly departed lodge brother, ALEX VALICEK. Brother Valicek was a member of our lodge for many years and resided in Dilly, Texas.

May he rest in peace.

Resolution Committee, Lodge No. 133 Reporter

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22 EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the members of Lodge 148 El Maton wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, JOE LUCAS, 76, retired postmaster of El Maton.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 22nd at

the Taylor Brothers Chapel in Bay City, with Rev. Josef A. Barton officiating. Burial was in Hawley Cemetery.

Brother Lucas was a member of Lodge 148, El Maton Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Anne Novctsad Lucas of El Maton; daughter, Mrs. Betty Jo Gavitt of Dallas; two sisters, Mrs. Amalie

Baros and Mrs. Louise Bartos of Westhoff; brother, Ed J. Lukas of Westhoff; and two grandsons, Lucas Sterling Gavitt and Charlton Bonham Gavitt.

May he rest in peace.

Respectfully submitted by Betty Jo Gavitt SPJST

Death Claims Paid in March, 1978 TEMPLE, TEXAS APRIL 3, 1978 Death Claim No. Name 12852 Agnes J. Graft 12853 F. C. McIntyre, Jr. 12854 John Edward Hasek 12855 Frank Deicer 12856 Herman Glaser 12857 Frederick Courtney 12858 Agnes Slihavy 12859 Rosalie Srnensky 12860 Ad. Novak 12861 V. 0. Sykora 12862 August Frank Fills 12863 Frank I3laha 12864 Emilie Melnar

Lodge No. Location 133 San Antonio 3-18-17 142 Houston 3-10-71 79 Corpus Christi 9- 8-43 13 7- 8-28 Dime Box 15 Buckholts 5- 4-36 18 Elgin 4- 7-67 92 Fort Worth 11- 9-33 29 Taylor 3- 8-14 21 Engle 1-31-34 101 Gainesville 5-17-28 81 Neeclville 7-13-19 4 liallettsville 8- 9-14 4 Hallettsville 8- 5-37

Date of Death 2- 6-78 1-22-78 1-22-78 2- 2-'78 2-11-78 2- 4-78 2- 7-78 2-21-78 2-17-78 12-22-77 2-12-78 2-19-78 2-13-78

12865 12866 12867 12868 128 12870 12871 12872 12873 12874 12875 12876 12877 12878 12879 12880 12881 12882 12883 12884 12885 12886 12887 12888 12889 12890 12891 12892

154 29 58 151 32 92 92 29 84 1 93 147 92 184 97 169 28 154 13 29 84 79 28 20 20 162 154 91

1-16-78 2- 5-78 1-23-78 3- 1-78 2-12-78 2-28-78 2-21-78 8-28-78 2-13-78 2- 1-78 2-21-78 3- 1-78 2-23-78 3- 6-78 2-18-78 3- 4-78 2-15-78 1-27-78 2-15-78 2-28-78 3- 4-78 2-19-78 2-25-78 3- 3-78 3- 2-78 1-27-78 3-13-78 2-28-78

Vera Estelle Long Marie 'Cover John Sabrsula Alfred Otradovsky Alfred Mikula Robert W. Easley Vernon Dwire, Sr. John Wentreek John Frank Janieek Fred C. Knippel Ed. Pustejovsky John Ventrcek justina Powolny Andrew E. Urbish Allan F. Boehm Janie R. Majewski Charles W. Holeeek Donald L. Carlson Julius A. Polansky 13enhard Otto Priesmeyer Annie Steiner Angeline (Andela Cable Julia A. Tan* Willie T. Dubee Sophie Manske Teresie Krampota Pete Joe Dvorak Jerry Ulrich

Fort Worth 2- 3-41 Taylor 2-11-12 Hungerforcl '7- 1-47 Wharton 8-10-39 Sehillerville 1-29-75 Fort Worth 5-10-45 Fort Worth 11-29-67 Taylor 8-11-41 11-21-55 Dallas Fayetteville 5-13-44 4-14-20 Hobson Tourdanton 12- 2-33 Fort Worth 8-31-43 Moulton 1- 7-46 Placed() 9-15-47 Brenham, 6- 4-68 East Bernard 5- 9-36 Fort Worth 12-13-74 6-26-39 Dime Box Taylor 1-12-42 Dallas 3-17-34 Corpus Christi 7-24-15 East Bernard 5-13-52 4-12-62 Granger Granger 11-27-35 Iowa Colony 7-17-39 Fort Worth 6- 1-54 Crosby 8- 6-22

Age Cert. No. 83 A-7205 57 PR-50232 50 C-7011 89 B-469 83 13-1555 W-38403 60 81 13-908 A-237 81 76 Pd-up No. 243 0-839 66 A-17372 86 92 A-1282 82 13-1861 & B-4625 59 C-5964 A-4412 87 D-2165 53 0-5127 71 W-63184 62 81 B-3593 79 W-40441 73 B-2970 B-4623 67 C-7392 78 A-7791 77 62 0-1882 B-3296 85 69 0-8310 46 C-9414 59 C-41964 C-2963 62 53 W-62772 C-5071 85 C-6413 66 F-56 59 87 A-2888 94 Pd-up 869 56 0-27148 80 D-239 80 B-2473 70 0-12208 77 A-8502

To the bereaved survivors of our deceased brothers and sisters, the Supreme Lodge expresses its heartfelt sympathy.

Fraternally yours, Leonard D. Mike,ska, Secretary-Treasurer

PODPORA LIDSKOST BRATRSTVI Ceski tai east ttedni orgin SIsvanake Podporajici Jednoty Stitu Texas, saloieni mint 107 12. dubna 1978

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Z redakce Ve stiedu 29. bfezna byli •ozvani vas redaktor a zdej81 skupina, ktera tancuje na:si narodni Besedu do Baylor University pfednest neco o naSi deske kultufe. Nyni chci touto cestou podekovat sestie Anace Houdkoye a jejim dvoum bratram a sledne Henrietta tervenkove, te byli v2ichni tak ochotvkpomoct. ni Kroje si. Houdkove a 81. eervenkove byly velmi zajima ye vSem tam pfitomnYm a tanec Besedy se jim velmi ilbil, Diky vAem jate jednou. Obrazky jsou v anglicke casts.

Jednu vac chci zduraznit: tadnY nehledal slavu ani zisk osobni, ale vAichni hledeli dat deskou vac na Iep2i a spravnY stupen, * * Nekteki myslitele tvrdi, ze rozumeti lidem je umeni, ktere je snad(no k osvojeni a vklycky se vyplaci. Nag uspe&ni pracovnici shledavaji ye svem snateni ziskati nova eleny, to porozumeni lidem je nejlep2im prostfedkem k zdaru jejich dila. Abyste si lidi ziskali, neni tfeba jim pochlebovat. Jsou tide raznYch povah, a na nektere pochlebovani neplati, ad pfivetive slava, podlotene upfimnosti, hodne dokate. * • MyMenky Telesna price jest povinnosti a Atestim pro vAeichny. tinnost rozumu a obraznosti jest vkjimeena, einnost. Stava, se povinnosti a Atestim jen pro ty, ktefi jsou k ni povolani. Povolani motno poznati a dokazati jen abeti, kterou p•inaAl vedec nebo umelec mu klidu a blahobytu, aby se mohl oddati svemu povolani —(Tolstoj) SPJST

Vetiina lidi se raduje z menecennosti svSTh nejlepgioh pfatel Chesterfield

DOPISOVATELi SEATONSKY PEVECKY KROU2EK RADU 47 SeatonskY pevecky kroutek Vas zve abyste se zueastnili zajezdu na Greyhound busu do Houstonu 23. dubna se podivat na divadlo "Romanek krasne ,eikanky", ktere pfedvedou HoustonSti ochotnici jak jenom oni to dovedou. Ja Vas ujiSt'uji, ze budete dlouho vzpominat na toto pfedstaveni. Ja jsem 'Ceti text toho divadla a je to rozkoSna povidka ku pfedstaveni.

Cesta tam i zpet stoji $10.71 kdy2 napinime bus a mame nekolik mist, ktere budou prodane tern kteti se nejdiive pilhlasi; nejdele do ptiSti zkou2ky, ktera se bude konat 1. dubna v Seaton Star sini v 7:30 veder. Piijd'te se s nami pobavit a zajistit si misto do Houstonu.

Po zpevicku Otto Harms, zpravodaj - SPJST RAD SLOVANSKA LIPA CiSLO 66, WACO Cteni dtenali: Nag bkeznoyou schtizi zahajil nag pfedseda bratr Henry (Hank) West ye 2:03 odpoledne za ptItomnosti neco' pies 80 dent. Byl vzdan slib vernosti na8i vlajce v2erni pfitromnYmi jakoi i odfikana na8e spolkove hesla.

VSichni urednici byli na svem mists a •navStevniky jsme nemeli Zadne.

Byl eten protokol z minule schtize a prijat jak byl napsan. (Tay a dopisy nebyly 2adne. Pfikrodilo se k zpravam vYboru a tifednikii a za nat dozordi vYbor podala zprivu sestra Darlene Engelke, za zabavni vj'rbor sestra Annie Hann& za mladet sestra Libby Parma povedela nam, ze mladet bude mit "Easter egg hunt" po schazi, ktery se take pekne vydafil. Bratr Ed Mazanec podal zpravu za zabavni vedirek, kterS, mime kaidou ne-

deli zaeatkem 7:30 veder a kaidff je zvan. Bratr Mazanec podekoval vAem pracovnikam.

Nova eleny ktere jsme pfijall jsou jak nasleduje: Rita Kay Coke, Alicia Jewel Coke, Brandi Lee Cald well, Joanna Kathryn Locke, Char les H. a Linda Jane Derrick, Barry W. Goates, La Donna Brazil, Gregory M. Marek, Cynthia M., Emily E., Theresa M., Kelvin D. a Emily T. 8krhak. Doufame, te se jim bude u nits libit ace budou navAtevovat nale schuze. Dale se k naln pfidali Richard H. a Richard Scott Kilgo od fadu efslo 6; vitame vas!

Nastala debata ohledne volnYch stupenek, ktere dostane kaidt glen k vstoupeni jednou za mesic zdarma, ktere byly dobre jen za dvou dolarove vstoupeni a kdyt se vstou peni zySr2ilo na vice tak eleni musell doplaket a tak jsme se usnesli, ze vAechny vstoupenky budou $2.50 a volne vstoupenky budou take pfijate bez doplatku.

Sestra Agnes Mazanec podala zprivu za nemocenskk vkbor slala sestfe Marie Janeekove pozdravni kartu, ktera snad byla v nemoeniel, a sestro Jane6ka, doufame, tie uz jste zdrava a mnoho 'vas postradame nejvice ja nebo kdyi jste byla natie zpravodajka tak jsem nemusel psat ja! Vy jste vtidy tak krasne vtie napsala. Dale, to poslala pozdravni kartu bratru Anton Mazancovi, kteit se take naleza ye Waco v nemocniell.

Dale gratulaci mantelim Rick Rogers ku narozeni jejich ditete.

Nezaslech jsem jestli je to holiik anebo dceru§ka. Dale bylo oznameno, ze bratr Larry Sanchez byl uC delAi dobu v nermtcnici a ie bude pfevezen do Scott a White v Temple; pfejem mu brzke uzdraveni.

Narozeniiny v bfeznu melt sestry Dorothy Edwards, Matilda Hanui, Maurine Trefnk, An gelina West, Anna Vernetti a 'William Warren.

Jr. Zazpivali jsme jim "Happy Bir

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24 thday", Dort ptipravila Vicky Nors a byl krasnY a snad velice dobrY. Jelikoa nebylo dalAiho jednani, schrize byla ukondena a dvetni cenu vyhral bratr Batt. Vernetti. Take nezapomerite, ae naSe schuze zadinaji ye d ye hodiny odpoledne a prosime vas abyste navStevovali schtize pravidelne a v eas. Mladea svou schiizi zaeina, v 1:30 odpoledne.

S bratrskYm pozdravem Otto Hanu,§ SPJST —

TAK V8ELICOS Pie Aneika Houdkova Minuly tYden mela v Ennis pohteb dlouholeta osadnice, ktera jia hezkYch par let aila v opatrovne p. Pomykala. V dervenci by byla mela jia 97 let. Byla to pi. Anna Nova, rozend Zajdlova, ktera phjela do Ameriky se svou matkou a bratry jako male devae„Teji mati brzy zesnula a ona musela teace pracovati aby se v teto cizi zemi uaivila (jako tisice jinYch). Provdala se za p. Adolf a Noveho a aili na fume blizko Crisp (nedaleko Ennis). A to zas musela se 6-nit aby se dodkali samostatnosti.

Mandel zemtel pied lety a tea dva synove ji ptedegli. Zanechava jeddu dceru pi. Frank Martinkovou a mnoho vnoudat, synovcfi a neteti.

NovYch byli elenove SPJST uradu 25 hned od dtiveiSich let. Pohtbena byla z katolickeho kostela na Crisp htlaitov, po boku sveho manaela a jeho rodicu a sourozencti. Pkejerne zesnula pi. Nave klidnY spanek po lopotnem aivote a pozfistalYm vyslovujeme uptimnou soustrast.

V sobotu 1. dubna mela pohteb v Ennis manaelka meho bratrance Stanley Houdka, ktera zesnula po dlouhe a bolestne nemoci. Polifebni obtady se konaly z Keevrovy ka ple za fidasti ptibuznYch a ritatel rodiny. Obtady provedl jistY Rev. z First Christian kostela, kterY vzpomnel jak dlouho bojovala se svou nemoci as koneene dobojovala, neb smrt ji byla vysvobozenfrn, 13yly zazpivany dve pekne pisne a frak poslednim pohledem jsme se rozloueili se zesnulou. Zarteebav6 manaela syna a deeru a vnoue'ata. matku, 7 bra.trii a dve sestry.

Jeji manael jest Menem_ u SPJST hned od m16,(31

me ji lehke odpodinuti a pozilstaly vyobrazeny tki provincie 6eskolYm ze srdce vys*ovujeme souslovenska a ukazoval kde se narostrast. dil prvni president stare vlasti a take odkud prisli jeho ptedkove na Ve stkedu veeer 29. btezna jsem Morava. JeSte chvilku jsme rozjela s bratry do West k manaelUm mlouvali a pak ji g bylo dosti poR. 8efeikovSirn a spoleene jsme pak zde a tedy jsme se rozloueili a pi. jeli do Waco, kde na Baylor univer doktorka Coker nas zvala, abysite byl pokadan peknY kulturni chom prisli zas, ae pry se velice yeeirek. Napted pan redaktor ef6ik byl ptedstaven pi. doktorkou pobavili a poudili. Jen Skoda, ae nas Coker, ktera jest na teto univer- nemohlo bYt vice v narodnich krojich ze stare vlasti, aby \rattail, ae site, keditelkou vzdelani (Educamy CeSi mame na co hSit hrdS+Ini. tional Director). Pan 8efeik ptedstavil svou pani a sve dva mlade Timto chci podekovat .rodin y befsyny a me bratry a me. Na to po- eikove za vae co pro nas vykonali a jiste jsme se pobavili v jejich ia.dal me, ahych jim vysvetlila vge co vim o rtiznYch deskoslovenskYch spoleenosti. Bylo to vae pane a krojich, a zvycich a ae jsem tam myslim i uaiteene, nemyslite?

Jeate se musim zminit, ze trochu mela tea i krojovane panenky, tak o tom jsem jim tea povedela. Pled pozdeji ptiSli na ten vedirek take manacle Eugene Smajstrlovi z WanaSka moje byla pozorne vyslechco a pkinesli ukazat krouSene sklo nuta celou 25. elennou skupinou lit:Rein. a uditelek a vyptavali se a granaty a pak obraz (kezbatstvi) lecktere veci. Ukazala jsem jim a to tea vae kaadeho zajimalo. jsme tedy dosti peknYch veci ze tea ty pane barevne obrazy rtiznych kroju stare vlasti a i to je stare vlasti a aspori ziskali nekte zajimalo. Predstavila jsem jim sl. ri vedomosti o naS1 kultute.

V sobotu veder se pokadala Henriettu eervenkovou z Waco, ktera byla obledena v peknem ky- roeni Press Party na sokolovne v jovskem kroji a oni si nas oprav- Ennis pro novinate a ptiznivce Pol du dobte prohliaeli, a kroje se jim ka festivalu a tea pro pracovniky libily. Pak !byla ptest yka kdya teto oslavy. Pan Stanley LiSka pHbyly podavany koldeky z ttech pravil uzene krocany se vaim pHdeskYch pekaren ye West totia sluSenstvim a k tomu nektere daNors Bakery, Village Bakery a , my upekly koldee a jablkove zaviny a vae bylo chutne. Veeete byKoladek's Kolaee Bakery, ktere ola podavana kaademu pritomneny poichoutky darovaly. Bylo videt, mu. Ptedseda Polka festivalu pan ae dle VSeho vaichni jedli ko/aee ponejprve a s kavou jim chutnaly Johnny 1VrenSik pak byl ptedstaven znamenite.! Pekia jsem jim, ae ye panem Bohuslavem, a on sam pak West jsou tti tyto pekarny a pe- pkedstavil zas sve aredniky. Take dou i jine pedivo i chieba a my- bylo dano uznani vSem, kteti pHslim, ae si jiste nekteti tam na ne spivaji kaadYm rokem k Uspechu toho festivalu, a pak tim pi. Casezajedou. bolt od enniskYch novin brala oPo ptestavce pan 8efeik se ujal brazky a pan Sefeik vzal take slova aby ptitomnYm vysvetlil trojich par. Pane jsme se bavili a chu neco o taneeni Besedy a pak kolona lidicek z West pod vedenim jia pozde jsme odjiadeli domii do pi. Maggie Grmelove ptedvedli Dallas. Polka festival bude se konat 6. a 7. kvettiri doufejme, morayskou Besedu a pak pozdeji bude pane poeasi na to. i deskou Besedu. Musfm je pochvaPraire co piH tyto tadky me bylit nebot' tandili prvottidne a ptesne, takae uditele se tomu divili, lo scleleno, ae v Ennis zemtel manae dovedou kaadY ten obrat a po- ael nasi tetieky Rilaeny Zazvorhyb tak krasne. V'Sak take straikove, Bob Zazvorka. Byl nemdcen li pokaade velkY potiesk od Pii- jia nejakY eas a smrt mu byla take tomnYch. Star§i syn S'efeikovYch vysvobozenim z fitment. Byl eleTerry, take taneil se skupinou a nein Sokola v Ennis a myslim, jest znamenitYm tanednikem. Pak byl j ► posledni z tech zakladaji°Pet p. Sefdik je'Ste vysvetlova/ tro cich elenti odbodky sokolske Kachar historii oeskoslovenska a po- rel 1-lavlieek Borovskk. Zanechal ukazal na mapu kterou vykreslil je manaelku (rozenou Houdkovou) ktere by-- dceru pi. Jerry Stranskou a neko10 iniarl

Ve stfedu 12. dubna 1978 lik synovcn a myslIm jednu netet.

Pohteb ma bYt v pondely odpoled ne z Keevrovy kaple. Ptejeme zesnulernu khdnY veenY spank a portistale rodine path uptimna soustrast. Tak odchazirne jeden za druhSrm a vice na svete se nesejdeme.

Take me bylo pied chvili saleno, te elenka nateho Kroutku sestra Rosie Parmova byla pry pfed dvema tydny operovana s dobrym vyslecikem a snad pokraeuje dobte, cot ji Kroutek pfeje. Patti take v SPJST fadu 130 zde.

Take vdera jsem slytela, .te pi.

DoIfi Ilrabinova. z Ennis take kand;dovala na rifad mestskeho komisafe a bylo mereceno, ze pry ye volbach zvitezila. Je-li to Pravda, tak ji gratulujem. Iirabinovi jsou elenove u fadu 25.

Kdyt jsem detla Vestnik minuleho tYdne tak jsem videla, te v me zprave Kroutkove se stala chy ba. Tait, bylo vynechano jmeno nati sestry Podhraske kdy jsem psala, ze jsme mely peknou schtv bfeznu. Sestra Podhraska snad darovala vtechno to zelenou ozdobu stolu a kotiekri na cukrovi.

Timto se omlouvam sestfe a doulam, te me promine to nedopatifeni.

Jit koneene name mana zas byt teple. poeasi. Meli jsme jit dosti teplo minuly tYden a nyni jsou sh y -kovestrmydkvetlabume videt, zda letos bude tak dobra riroda jako loni, kdy bylo ovoce tolik, te jsme nevedeli, co s tim se vtim. Snad budou za.hradky letos zas dobre jako loni.

Prase me zvon ila sestra Ozymova, k'..e ye Waxahachie zemtel jeji Avagr Frank Ozymy, bratr Johna a Rudy OzymovYch, ktetl byli dobfe znami v Ennis. Pan Ozymy byl rozen v Oklahome a jit delti eas til ve Waxahachie. Zanechava man telku nekolik deti, tfi bratry a sestru. Pohteb bude v Ennis na Myrtle htbitov. Pfejeme mu klidnY spanek a poeistalym nate soustrast.

- SPJST ftAD SAN ANTONIO OSLO 133 SPJST Mile sestry a brat& Kdo by si nepamatovai pisnieku "Jaro je tady, slytet je vtady. . ."

Jak rad' jsme ji zpivali a tetili se z pfichodu jara, Vidyt' pfichod

25 jara je pro katdeho velkjim svatkern, teal se z neho vtichni, jak ye mestech, tak i na venkove. I ptactvo nebeske svSYrn veselSrm tril kovanim vyjadtuje svoli radost, pltiroda se probouzi, jafiny se telenaji, prvni kvetiny vystrkuji pytne svoje hlavieky, stromy puci, na stave novY tivot. Basnik Adolf Hey duk pfichod jara opevuje ve sve basni temito peknYmi slovy: Vzneslo se jaro nad krajem, vladlo mu rozkvetlou sneti, ✓ ristrety jemu ss ptaeaty vybehlo klubieko na mezich hloti zakrsle rozkvetem do dalky hledi, ✓ tefiku modrYch poupatech ukryti motYlci sedi.

Eliza si plete do vlasil jehnedky obi& a drobne, chocholout na sve hlaviece tfibi si pereeko zdobne, kukatka vole do kraje zvonkovYm hlasem sve "kuku", ye kvetech tonou lueiny, oblaka v skfivaneim zvuku.

Bystfiny kvapi poskokem s vinami do tirYch mofi, na bfezich pefej zkypela ✓ chomaeich opalfi hofi, vlattoyky v bilYch kotilkach z podkrovi peroutky niti, ✓ tabulky tepou zobaelem: Slytite, jaro se bliii!

Konec zimniho obdobi a ptichod jara byly vtdy vitany u mnohYch /narodil rozmanitYmi obrady. Poneva.dt velikonodni svatky, svatky jara, ptipadaji vidy na zaeatek jara, vyvinuly se rfizne lidoy e zvyky, ktere, bohutel, se jit nezachovavaji, ale radi na ne yzpominame. Vtdyt' ty vzpominky teti a posiluji nate city, pfi nich si uvedomujeme krasu a silu dila pro spoledne dobro a bezesporne upevriujeme bratrstvi mezi nami, ponevadi jeden druheho potfebujeme.

Jiste kaZdy z Vas Ceti krasne dilo Ceske spisovatelky Botany Nemcove "Babidka", ve kterem vYpisuje mnohe jarni zvyky, ktere pti vzpomince zaprisobily na lidske srdce, povzbudily a zvedly z katdodenni vtednosti. Tech zvyky a potekadel je opravdu mnoho, ne hudu se o nich rozepisovat, zabralo by to pfilit mnoho mista. Jsem jist, te vettina z milYch etenaili se na ne pamatuje bud' z vlastni

zkutenosti anebo z vypravovani a jiste souhiasi se mnou, ze jarni a velikonotki zvyky eeskoslovensk4 jsou pfekrasne.

Schazi nateho radu, ktera se ko nala v nedeli 19. biezna, navttivilo 26 dlent a 2 hosts. Z fifednik0 chybel mistopfedseda, bratr W11ham J. Maret, naletite omluven.

Pfedseda fadu, bratr Emil E. Matula, po privitani pkitomnYch vyslovil svoje poteteni nad adasti a dodal, ze jiste katdy bude sledovat jednani a pfispeje pfipominkami pfi projednavani spoleenYch Seel. Zaroveri pfipomenul, te tad oslavuje 61. vYroei sveho zaloteni a potadal pfitomne, aby minutem ticha uctili pamatku vtech zeintelYch diem!) fadu. V daltim svem projevu pfedseda fadu podrobne re feroval o nedavnem tkoleni nikri v Hallettsville a vysvetlil jed notliva ustanoveni tykajicich se jednani ye schilzi, dle kterjrch bylo pak pokradovano. Po zmocneni ustanovil na misto chybejiciho mistoptedsedy bratra Alfreda Kalmu sa.

Zapis z minule schrize a zpriva pokladni byly p •ijaty bez zm&ay.

Prihlatka o elenstvi, kterou projednal jmenovany vybor (Jaroslar Kleprlik, James I. Kostelnik, Dorothy Valkova) byla schvalena a nat fad, zasluhou bratra Alfredo, Kalmusa, ziskal noveho elena.

Tajemnik fadu, bratr Dan Netek, seznamil pf itomne Q svem jednini s realitni koaalcelafi o koupi vhodneho majetku a jakmile obdrtf na bidku uvedomi ptedsedu tadu za fieelem daltiho jednani. 0 veci bylo debatovano.

0 Lkoleni idednika v Hallettavil le referovala tet sestra Viola Mazadova, pokladni tadu a bratr Dan Netek, tajemnik tadu. K tomu dodal predseda tadu, ze kaidY tad ma mit svoje vlastni stanovy (Rules and regulations). Vec vysvetlil a vypracovanim stanov byl poveten jmenovany vYbor: .Taroslay Kleprlik, Grace Rohanova, Viola Fajkosova. Ptedseda tadu rover' vysvetlil poiadavky Berniho titadu a Statniho odboru pojiAteni (IRS — State Board of Insurance) a doporuell, aby pokladni tack' dle toho uspotactila svoje knihy, aby nmrtni fond a tadov$r fond byly vedeny oddelene. V dalgim pfedseda tadu, bratr Emil E.

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26 Matula, oznamil, 'tie dle platnkch stanov jakekoliv debaty razu politickeho anebo nabotenskeho ve schtzi nejsou olovoleny, ze \leak nevi namitek, aby Po schtizi promluvil pozvank teenik. Kdyt patadal eleny o vyjadteni, navrh tbratra Franka Va1ky, podporevank sestrou Violou Fajkusovou, aby chom tednikj, do schtze nezvali, byl ptijat.

U ptiletitosti jednani o uspotada ni vetejneho podniku ptedseda ta„ du podotknul, ze by se tak mohlo stat nekdy v zati, nebo v tijnu a ptipomenul, tie je nutno mit na zreteli vypineni tiskopisu 992 pro zdaneni ptipadneho ptijinu. Jako dalAi velmi dilletitou otazku uvedi povinne rueeni vlastnich i najatkch sini, situac; blite vysvetlil a do 'Weti schuze ptinese podrobne informace, ktere vyeetti.

Byla ptednesena otazka, zda vkbory mail bkt voleny anebo jmenoArany pftedsedou a mistoptedsedou.

Po kratke debate bratr Emil 8efpodal navrh, aby ptedseda a mistoptedseda meli pravo jmenovat pottebna vkbory. Navrh podporoval bratr Frank Mazad a byl ptijat.

Rozptedla se opet rozprava o otazee spoledenskeho dlenstvi. Pted seda tadu s poukazem na platne stanovy znovu velmi jasne informoval jak postupavat a uvedl, to tajemnik tadu paid( ptesnk seznam spoleeenskYcsh Sestra Marcella M. Kleprlikove, ptipomenula, to v Laden 16. dubna bude se konat oslava v Domove od podinku v Tayloru. Jeliket tutet nedeli ma se konat pravidelna scheze tadu, bylo o veci uvatovino a rozhodnuto, den konani schtze naeho faidu nebude zme.nen.

Na odhlasovank navrh sestry Marcelly M. Kleprlikove, podporovank sestrou Violou Fajkusovou, Schtize byla ukondena ve 3 hod. 17 minut. Tern, kdo se narodill v btez nu (bratru James I Kostelnikovi, sestram Anece Dresslerove a Mary Val(ekove) zazpivali jsme pisen "Happy Birthday", pochutnesall si na clobrotach a pti spoleene hte vytrvali jests hodne diouho. Nezapomente, prosim: ptitti sch6ze bude v nedeli 16. dubna.

S bratrsickm pozdravem Jaroslav Kleprlik

NAZYVALI JEJ OTCEM VLASTI Traduje se, to Ceske kralovstvi melo zhruba po sto letech tti velke panovniky. Roku 1278 padl v bit ye na Morayskem poll Ptemysl Otakar II., za sto let, roku 1378 zemtel cisat Karel IV. a za daleich sto let, roku 1471 Jiti z Podebrad, posledni kral tech.

Karel IV. byl vskutku velky panovnik, celoevropskeho vkznamu.

Po matee, Eliece Piemyslovne. pochazel z jednoho z nejstareich panovnickych rodu v Evrope, z rodu Ptemyslovcd; byl tedy po matce tech. Jeho otcem, Janem Lucemburskkm, se na eeskk kralovskj* triin dostal novk, druh,y' panovnickk rod — Lucemburkove. Jan Lucemburskk byl ye svem kralovstvi vLak kralem cizincem. 0 spravu a blaho zeme se nezajimal, citil se ptedevtim bojovnikem. Do dejin vael take jeho vkrok: "Toho bohda, nebude, aby eeskk kral z boje utikal," Neutekl. Padl v bitve ku Kerseaku ye Francii, roku 1346, kde bojoval na strane ptibuzneho, francouzskeho knee, v tzv. stolete valce Francie s Anglii.

Prvorozenk syn Elieky Ptemyslovny a Jana Lucemburskeho, mall Vaelav, byl od sedmi let vychovavan na dvote francouzskeho kra le Karla, kterk byl jeho kmotrem a po kterem Vaclav prijal jmetao Karel. Ve Francii pobyl osm let.

Vychovatelem a ptitelem mu tam byl opat Petr de Rosien, pozdejtii papa Kliment VI. V patnacti letech odjel Karel do kde se stal vladatem v Janove.

Roku 1333 se wan do Lech, aby se ujal spravy eeskeho statu. V techach byly v to dobe neutetene pomery, kralovska moc upadala a moc panstva naopak rostla. Prat sky hrad byl zpustoeen. Matku j12 Karel nativu nenatel, a tak prvni jeho kroky smetovaly k jejimu hrobu na Zbraslay.

Karel se ujal, tedy jette za vota otcova, fizeni statu a pustil se take do obnovy a vkstavby Prat sveho hradu. Roku 1344 zapotala stavba goticke katedraly sv. Vita, ktera vystfidala rominskou ba,ziliku, prase tak jako ona romanoyou rotundou tohoto svetee.

Karel al aamiloval deakou semi a

tato laska mu zilstala po celk vot. techy jit neopustil. Po smrti sveho otce byl korunove,n na deskeho krale a roku 1355 si mohl posadit na hlavu, diky podpote papeie Klimenta VI., take cisatskou korunu.

Karel VI. svkm pfatelskYan pom6 rem k papal Klimentu VI. i k jebo nastupcurn zpravidla dosahl bez obtiti toho, a marne usilovali jeho pfedkove, a ptedeveim to bylo spojeni Ceske koruny s cisatiskou, na kterou myslel jit jeho praded, Ptemysl Otakar II. Karel IV. se stal prvkm deskkm kralem kterk dosahl koruny imperia, a kterk au tority timskeho cisate vyutil take ve prospech svkch rocinkch Lech.

Tak se 6echy dostaly jeho zasluhou do Cela politickeho a kulturniho vyvoje v Evrope. Trvalkm sidlem cisalske kancelate byla Praha; zde splkvala v jedno a kralovskou kancelati eeskon.

Jit jako markrabi mora yskY dal Karel IV. zhotovit podle stare koru ny ptemyslovske korunu novou pod statnSrm pouiltim stafeich dasti Korunu ptivlastnil sv. raelavu, patronu deskeho naroda a z e me tak, to raela hirt majetkem svetce a jen pfi vkzriam nkch ptiletitostech mela bkt svetcem panovniku zapiijdena. K zabezpedeni korunovadniph klenotO a kralovskkch a eisatskYch poklad6 slouiil hrad Karlitejn, kterk nechal Karel IV. roku 1348 postavit, a kterk je take znamk stale hranou fismevnou komeciii Jaroslava Vrchliekeho "Noc na Karletejne."

Karel IV. byl velkk diplomat a politik. Mirovou cestou a take shat ky rozeitoyal Ceske kralovstvi. Zs sveho tivota byl etykikrat tenat.

Prvni tenu, Blanku z Valois, si z Prancie. Po jell smrti se otenil s Anno Falckou, pc) doleful ovdoveni s mladiekou, ttinaletiletou Annou 8vidnickou, se kterou syna, sveho nastupce na deskein kralovskem trans, Viclava IV. EBela Pomotanskft, etvrte, KarloVa Lena, jej ptetila o patnact let; s ni mel syna Zikmunda, nenavideneho eeskYin narodem, kterk jej vinil ze smrti Mistra Jana Husa.

Karel IV. byl vlestranne vzdelant elovek. Vita Caron, vlaattg avotopie Karla IV., je prvnf risk

ye sttedu 12. dubna 1978 autobiografie, sepsana snadto desa timskYm cisatem. kym Je to pozoruhodne take proto, kralove v to dobe byli vettmou negramotni, kdetto Karel IV. ode,dal slovem i pismem nekolik jazykii. Z jeho literarnich praci je tteba dale uvest zpracovani legendy o sv. Vaclavu a o Cyrilu a Metodejovi, napsal Moralitates, tj. duchovni vYklady a naudeni, slotil no Korunovadni tad, spolupracoval na kronice Ptibika Pulka vy z Radenina.

Politika Karlova byla vlestranne plodne.. I zaloteni arcibiskupstvi r.

1344 ( v teto souvislosti take stavba katedraly sv. Vita) melo politickY vYznam, nebot' i zde doglo k znadnemu osamostatneni. Wznam nYm einem bylo zaloteni university, 7. 4. 1348, prvni univerzity ve sttedni Evrope; zaloteni Noveho Mesta pratskeho, eimt se Praha stala druhym nejveteirn mestern (po kimu) v Evrope; zalotoni a stavba Kamenneho mostu (kterY pozdeji dostal jmeno po svem zakladateli — Karlfin, most), na miste piivodne znideneho romanskeho mostu Juditina. Jeho sberatelskou vatni byly jak ostatky svatYch, tak stavby koste10, ale i 11teratura. teskSi stat za jeho vlady dosahl vrcholu, prvenstvi ve sttedni Evrope, byl centrem politickYm i kulturnim. Karel IV. zemtel 29. listopadu 1378, tedy pied 600 lety.

Jeho ostatky jsou uloteny v sarkofigu, kterY si mute kakik navitevnit Prahy a Hradu prohlednout kralovske hrobce chramu sv. Vita na Praiskem hrade.

V deskYch dejinach je Karel IV. znarn jako otec vlasti.

Michaele, Hrutovit SPJST — JARO JE TADY Jaro je tady, slyiet je wady,' sluneeko heeje, vielm Jen se erniie• Muziky brag po celem kraji, ptaci o lasce zpivaji.

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(THE ROMANCE OF A BEAUTIFUL GYPSY) V NEDELI 23. DUBNA, 1978

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SPJST CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY NOTICE: Standing announcements of lodge meeting dates are published in the Bulletin Board secLion.

• • Lodge No. 5, Tioga Sunday, April 16 — Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. at Hejny residence SPJST —

Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood 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, April 15 — Golden Country Sunday, April 16 — Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

Saturday, April 22 — Nu-Notes Saturday, April 29 — Good Vibrations Sunday, May 28 — Annual Lodge 13 picnic SPJST ---

Lodge No. 14, Wesley Sunday, April 16 — Lodge meeting at the Buddy Janes' residence — SPJST --Lodge No. 15, Buckholts Wednesday, April 12—Lodge meeting, '7 p.m.

— SPJST — Lodge No. 17, New Tabor Sunday, April 30 — Lodge's annual barbecue dinner, 11 to 1; dance 8 to 12; music by Edwin Gaas Sunday, May 7 — Lodge meeting 2 p.m.

SPJST —

Lodge No. 18, Elgin Saturday, April 15 — Country Edition (C-W) Tuesday, April 18 — Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.

Friday, April 21, — Fish Fry, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Open to the public Saturday, April 22 — Cloverleafs Saturday, April 29 — Country Sounds (C-W) — SPJST---Lodge No. 24, Cyclone (Flag Hall) Wednesday, April 12 — Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 15 — Green-Radle

wedding dance; The Debonaires Saturday, April 22 — Jerry Haisler and The Melody Five.

Saturday, April 29 — New Casuals (Dress Regulations: Dresses and pantsuits for women — men: no blue jeans.)

SPJST —

Lodge No. 29, Taylor Saturday, April 15 — Private party Saturday, April 22 — Vrazels Saturday, April 29 — Moods SPJST — Lodge No. 35, Elk Saturday, April 15 — The Country Combinations Saturday, April 22 — Blacky and The Country Gentlemen Saturday, April 29 — Otis and The Best Yets Saturday, May 6 — Jerry and The Melody Five Saturday, May 13 — Country Medallion Saturday, May 20 — Blacky and The Country Gentlemen Saturday, May 27 — Starlites SPJST — Lodge No. 38, Boyar Saturday, April 22 — Free anniversary dance; Lee Roy Matocha SPJST --

Lodge No. 39, Bryan Saturday, April 15 — Blue Vest Saturday, April 22 — Country Combinations SPJST — Lodge No. 47, Seaton Saturday, April 15 — Cloverleafs Tuesday, April 18 — Board of Trustees' meeting, '7 p.m.

Saturday, April 22 — The Twilight Orchestra Tuesday, April 25 — Choral practice, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 29 — Hi-Toppers Sunday, April 30 — Jerry Haisler Dance, sponsored by youth, 6 to 10 p.m.

Sunday, April 30 — Political rally and YO dance. Doors open at 3 pan. Candidates speak at 4 p.m. dance 6-10 p.m. music by Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five Friday, May 5 -- Lodge and Youth Club meetings, 8 p.m.

Saturday, May 6 — The Rhein Steins of Cameron Saturday, May 13 — Vrazel Polka Band of Cameron (Dress Policy: Ladies — dresSes only; Men — no blue leans_) — SPJST —

Lodge No. 54, West Thursday, April 13 — Deca Club Banquet Saturday, May 6 — Wedding re-

ception and dance Saturday, May 20 — Wedding reception and dance Sunday, May 21 — RVOS No. 78 Family Dinner Sunday, May 28 — Kocian reunion — SPJST Lodge No. 63, Sweet Home Sunday, April 23 — Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. at Slovacek's Ballroom — SPJST --Lodge No. 66, Waco (Linden Hall) Saturday, April 15 — Jodie Mikula Sunday, April 16 — Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.; youth meets at 1:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 22 — The Blue Vest Boys Saturday, April 29 — Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five Saturday, May 6 — Jimmy Nemec Band Saturday, May 13 — Panther City Polka Boys Saturday, May 20 — Vrazel Polka Band EVERY SUNDAY — GAME NIGHT — SPJST

Lodge No. 72, Cameron Friday, April 14 — Lodge meeting and covered dish social, '7:30 p.m.

— SPJST — Lodge No. 74, Lovelady Saturday, April 15 — Lone Star Express Saturday, April 22 — Ted Hardin and The New Sounds Saturday, April 29 — Country Express

MAME NIGHT EVERY TUESDAY, 7:30 p.m.)

(All of our regular Saturday night dances are from 9 p .m to I a.m. The lodge phone number is 344 -8200.

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Lodge No. 80, Holland Saturday, April 15 — Country Express Saturday, April 22 — The Moods Saturday, April 29 — The Gentres Saturday, May 6 — People's Choice Saturday, May 13 -- Country Express Saturday, May 27 — The Moods Sunday, May 28 — Picnic — Joe Patek vs. Vrazels SPJST — Lodge No. 84, Dallas Saturday, April 15 — Dance; The Harold Strand Orchestra Saturday, May 6 — Dance; Charlie Adamcik's Polka Tones — SPJST — Lodge No. 87, Temple Friday, April 14 — Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

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Wednesday, April 12, 1978 Lodge No. 88, Houston Saturday, April 15 — Texas Dutchmen Friday, April 21 — Leroy Rybak Saturday, April 22 — Knights of Dixie Sunday, April 23 — Czech operetta, "The Romance of a Beautiful Gypsy" (watch for details) Saturday, April 29 — Vrazels Social every Thursday night at 8 p.m Supper served from 5 to 8 p.m Breakfast 1* served at our Friday and Saturday night dances and at all special dances.

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Lodge No 92, Fort Worth Thursday, April 13 -- Ladies' Circle meeting, 10:30 am.

Saturday, April 22 — Holy Name Church dance; Panther City Polka Boys SPJST

Lodge No. 107, Floresville Saturday, April 15 — Dance; music by the Jubilees Sunday, April 30—Barbecued chicken dinner, 12-2; dance, 4 p.m. with music by George Orsak Wednesday, May 10 — Lodge and youth club meetings, 8 p.m.

Satttrday, May 13 — Dance; music

by The Blue Belles — SPJST — Lodge No. 130 Dallas & Sokol Zizka SatUrday, April 22 — Texas Dutchmen from Houston Saturday, April 29 — Country Boys Polka Band from Ennis Saturday, May 13 — Polka Patriots of Dallas iDrmis Code: Women — dresses, evening pantsuits Men — coats, leisure suits, shirts inside trousers; no blue Jeans.)

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Lodge No. 135, Ennis May 6 & '7 — Polka Festival Saturday, June 10 — Country Polka Boys GAME NIGHT each Frida y, 7:30 pm.

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Lodge No. 142, Houston Saturday, April 15 — Members' free barbecue, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Friday, May 5 — Lodge and youth club meetings, 8 p.m.

— SPJST — Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth GAME NIGHT each Friday, 7:30 p.m, — SPJST —

Lodge No. 172, Pasadena Saturday, April 22—Bayou Country Saturday, May 6 — Weinert Grohmann — SPJST —

31 Reg. lod ge meetin g, 2nd Wednesda y of each month . Dances 9 p .m. to 1 a.m.

Socials every Thursday, 8 p .m., and Saturday at 2 p,m, Lodge location: 911 E. Shaw, Phone 472-9356, — SPJST —

Lodge No. 177, Academy Friday, April 14 — Benefit dance for Retarded Children Saturday, April 15 — Wilson-Art private party Friday, April 21 — Academy AllSports Athletic Banquet Saturday, April 22 — The Gentres Thursday, April 27 — FHA District Banquet Friday, April 28 — Tony Douglas and The Shrimpers Saturday, April 29 — The Golden Country Second Wednesday each month —

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Oame Night every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m . Kitchen is open, — SPJST —

Lodge No. 178, Longview-Kilgore 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.

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Lodge No. 179, Warrenton Friday, April 14 — Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m., at Warrenton Store Guest Room — SPJST — Lodge No. 181, Montgomery County Family Dame Nights every Thursday. at 8 p ,m, Conroe Ballroom, — SPJST —

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