Vestnik 1978 05 17

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Postmaster; Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 VOLUME 68, NUMBER 20 MAY 17, 1978

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK At the very beginning of the What Have We Done words we write this issue, we would Today? like to call the attention of our correspondents, especially, and all We shall do so much in the years to come — of our members and readers, once But what have we done today? again, to please write sooner because our mail situation is er- We shall give out gold in a princely sum -ratic and delayed at some times.

But what did we give today?

Remember: The deadline is Thumday morning for the mail to arrive We shall lift the heart and dry the tear, here in West, however, we do try to get urgent mail that arrives late We shall plant a hope in place of fear, into the Vestruk, and in order to do that it usually must be men- We shall speak with words of love and cheer -tioned in this column. * * But what have we done today?

Here is a good example: We re- We shall be so kind in the afterwhile ceived a LD call Friday because But what have we been today?

DYO Wahiberg's letter had not arrived at that time The message We shall bring to each lonely life a smile — is: * * But what have we brought today?

Dear Youth Leaders, Asst. Youth We shall give to truth a grander birth, Leaders, Youth Workers and LITs: And to steadfast faith a deeper Saturday, May 20th, at 9:30 a.m. worth; you are invited to attend the annual District V Youth Leaders' We shall feed the hungering souls of earth — Training Seminar. This will be held But whom have we fed today? at Lodge 88, 1435 Beall St., Houston, in the Red Room.

This is a very important meet- to youth club work will be discussed.

State Youth Director Dorothy ing as discussion and explanations of the new Rule Book will be in- Massey will be present and help -enduct the seminar. troduced. Also ideas on games and crafts for camp, YAD and Royalty Lunch will be served around 12:30 will be discussed. New forms for and the seminar should be over by YAD will be given out and any 4 p.m. Please plan to attend and questions that you have pertaining feel free to bring any adult who

might be interested.

—Richard S. Wahlberg * * Saturday, May 6, we started out on a trip to Corpus Christi, to Lodge No. 79, for the District VII meeting to be held the next day — May 7th. We realized that it was approximately a trip of 800 miles there and back, and risking that in one day is tiresome and also questionable, however, we arrived there just as the meeting was being convened.

The weather was nice with overcast skies both days that made traveling more pleasant. In Schulenburg, we asked Brother and Sister Johnnie and Edna Shimek of Lodge No. 88, Houston, to join, us and that gave us a little time to visit en route since so many of our weekends are devoted to our Sidciety's affairs.

The meeting was not as well attended as could have been, however, all in all , the afternoon session had a fairly good attendance.

We will not go into details because District VII Secretary Betty Jurica and Brother John Stasa, will cover the meeting well, we are sure.

After a very good dinner at noon the meeting reconvened at 1:30 and lasted until about 4 p.m.

Quite a number of old-timers were present whom this writer has known for 30-40 years and you

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SUPREME LODGE SPJST 520 N. Main St. — Temple Tx 7091 Phone: AC 817 773-1575 P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 NICK A. MORRIS, President Res. 985-2378 JOE B. HEJNY, Vice President Res. 778-1785 LEONARD MIKESKA, Secy.-Treas.

Res. 778-3720 JERRY MIKULAS, JR., Financial Secretary — Res: 773-2950 R. B. LESIKAR, Legal Adviser P. 0. Box 248 Temple, Texas 76501 Telephone (AC 817) 773-2171 LIBRARY, ARCHIVES, MUSEUM Otto Banns, Curator Res: 773- 5294 — Office: 773-1575 DIRECTORS: JOHN A. KUBENA, Dist. I Res.: AC 713 968-3937 P.O. Box 308, La Grange 78945 HENRY VITEK, Dist. H AC 512; 859-2549 P.O. Box 67, Granger 16530 CYRILL (SID) POKLADNIK, Dist. III—AC 214; 741-1874 (Office) Res. 824-8072 2924 Elm St., Dallas 75226 STANLEY BROZ, Dist. IV AC 915; 442-3271, Lowake, Tx 76855 LOUIS HANUS, Dist. V AC 713; 862-6866 (Res.) 2525 West T. C. Jester Blvd.

Houston 77008 MAW S. VANEK, Dist. VI AC 512; 578-2687 ISIS Northgate, Victoria, Tx 77901 BOB BAYER, Dist. VII A0 512; 393-6960 or 736-4666 Route 2, Box 154A Fienieville 78116

PUBLICATION COMMITTEE DISTRICT III — Edward Masenec, Chum.

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

Route 7, Box 834 — Lubbock '19401 DISTRICT I — Melvin H. Skrabanek, Sec. PO Box 270 — Caldwell 77836 DISTRICT Ti — Ruby L. Bolton 1017 South 23rd, Temple 76501 DISTRICT V — Tommy H. Lostak PO Box 194 — Danbury 77534 DISTRICT VI — Sophie Dybala Star Rt., Box 10A — Ganado, Tx 77962 DISTRICT VII — Emil E. Matula 303 Gayle— San Antonio, Tx 78223

can always count on their loyalty and interest, especially in lodge and society affairs. We were especially glad to see Brothers Stasa, John Ilranicky (ex-PC member), Sijansky Dudzienski, etc., and Sister Agnes Elmer Bren, all up in age. Maybe we can take a lesson from them.

BY-LAW COMMITTEE

JERRY MILAN — Chairman 8208 Lakeside Dr. — Fort Worth 76135 MRS. THELMA IIRNCIR, Secretary 10610 Stonewall Blvd.—Corpus Christi 78410 STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR MRS. DOROTHY MASSEY, PO Box 100, Temple, Tx 76501 --- Res. Phone 773-3101 STATE FIELD MANAGER SILAS H. SMT171 — PO Box 100, Temple, Tx 76501 — Phone AC 817; 773-1575 Home Phone 817; 756-3427 DISTRICT SALES REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT I Bennie P. Trcalek -- Route 3 Caldwell 77836 — Ph: AC 713; 272-8148 DISTRICT 11

Lad. J. Zatopek — 2605 W. Avenue Z Temple, Tx 76501 — Ph: AC 817; 778-3067 DISTRICT III Alvin Nesuda — Sun Rid ge Road, Route 5, [mats. Tx 75119 — Ph: AC 214; 875-7790 DISTRICT IV (Temporarily Vacant) DISTRICT V

Mrs. Evelyn Mikeska, 10126 IVioarberry Lane Houston, Tx 77080 — Ph: 713; 468-3126 DISTRICT VI Edwin Smaistrla, 305 Birchwood Dr., Victoria, Tx 77901 — Ph: AC 512: 573-7679 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Tillie Valobar — Route 1, Box 55 Jourdanton, Tx 78026 — Ph: AC 512; 764-3202 DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT 1 Melinda Faust — Box 125, Snook, Tx 77878 Telephone: (713) 272_8317 DISTRICT II Frank Klinkovsky — 1503 E. Central Temple. Tx 76501 — Ph: AC 817; 773-4801 DISTRICT III Ed Karnes — 11012 Genetta Drive Dallas, Tx 75228 — Ph: AC 214: 270-3176 DISTRICT IV Mrs. Ed. Heisler -- Route 1 Seymour, Tx 76380 — Ph: AC 817; 888-3309 DISTRICT V Richard 8. Wahlberg — 10506 Ma yfield Rd., Houston, Tx 77043 — Ph: AC 713; 468-2497 DISTRICT VI Mrs. Frank Brdecka — Route 1, Box 150 Rosenberg, Tx 77471 — Ph: AC 713. 232-2085 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Maxine Pavliska — Route 2, Box 151 Morey/111e, Tx 78114 — AC 512: 393-2030 Unsolicited materials for publication cannot be returned unless sufficient postage is attached. This includes pictures. The expense of publishing en gagement and wt dding pictures must be born by the sender.

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

Paid subscriptions and advertising matter should be addressed to the Vestals, West.

Texas 76691.

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VLADIMIR SOLECKY Mr. Vladimir Solecky, the Czechoslovak Cultural Counsel of the Czechoslovak Embassy in Washington, D.C., visited the Cechoslovak Publishing Company and SPJST Vestnik office Friday, May 5th.

The Counsel was on a four-day visit to Central Texas which concluded Saturday and Sunday, May 6 and 7 at the Ennis Polka Festival.

He is showing a picture of the Royal Crown worn by Czech King Charles IV in the 13th Century.

King Charles was the founder of Charles University and had the Charles Bridge built; both are still in existence.

Mr. Solecky stated that the crown has never left Czechoslovakia in all these years and is kept in a vault behind nine doors each opened 'by a different key and each key by one of nine separate officials. * * Friday, May 5th, Sister Calvin (Mildred) Chervenka, brought a Mr. Vladimir Solecky for a visit to West.

Above we are showing a picture of him and a short writeup, both of which appear courtesy The West News; we feel they will be of interest to you.

(Continued on page 27)

Wednesday, May 17, 1978

NEWSBRIEFS Herman Baethe, 89, of Houston, passed away Saturday, May 6th, 1978. Funeral services were held at 12 noon Monday in Heights Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Lawrence Junek officiating. Lodge President Jerry Ermis co-officiated.

Interment was at Brookside Memorial Park, Houston. Brother Baethe was a longtime and an example of a true fraternalist as well as a fine sales representative for Lodge 88, Houston. * * Kaderka Reunion

The Kaderka reunion will be held Sunday, May 28th, 1978, at the Barbecue House at Rowe Valley, and each family is asked to bring enough food for two meals. Coffee and tea will be provided. For more information you may contact Eugene Kaderka in Rockdale (4465357) or Adolph Kaderka in Temple (778-3834).

Mrs. Adolph Kaderka Member of Lodge 20 * * Tannich-Brovec Reunion

The 12th Tannich-Brovec reunion will be held Sunday, May 21st at 10 a.m. at the New Talton Community Center, between El Campo and Garwood. You are cordially invited to attend and please bring a basket lunch for your family and guests. Kindly pass the ward to any descendants who may not have received an invitation. Refreshments may be purchased after 1 p.m. Donations of a handmade or store bought item for games will be appreciated.

Gaynelle Pusok Reporter * * Pavlasek-Skrhak-Stojanik-Kubala Reunion

A reunion is being planned for the decsendants of the Pavlasek, Skrhak, Stojanik, Kubala families.

Anyone related and interested please notify: Johnnie Pavlasek, Rt. 1, Bartlett, Tx 76511, phone 817527-3616, or write to Eugene Kurecka, PO Box 6, Rogers, Tx 76569, phone 817-642-3607.

Evyon Kurecka (Member, Lodge 47) SPJST -

SUPREME LODGE

July 31, 1978.

Deadline will be decided by July 31st postmark.

Best of luck to each of you and have fun while you are competing for the trip.

Fraternally yours, Joe B. Hejny Vice President SPJST — SALES REPRESENTATIVES' APPRECIATION DINNER

FROM int OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT ANNOUNCING INSURANCE SALES CONTEST

Dear Fellow Workers: In our Board of Directors meeting held in January, 1978, a proposal was approved to sponsor a three-month sales contest, based on annualized premiums, preceding the Texas Fraternal Congress.

The winner will be one sales representative from each district writing insurance with a total of highest annualized premiums during the contest.

Minimum annualized premium must amount to at least $300 to qualify.

The Supreme Lodge sponsored a.

Ponderosa. Inn, in Temple, April 10th, 1978, in honor of the Million Dollar sales representatives and also to celebrate the occasion of writing over 20 million in insurance in 1977.

The Supreme Lodge officers, directors and their wives, together with the state field manager, and district sales representatives and their spouses attended. Other guests were Julian Wakefield, Mildred Shmoldas, and Ella Woytek.

Fraternally yours, Joe B. Hejny, Vice President (See photos, next page) SPJST -

The award to the winning sales representative will be an expense paid trip consisting of 15c a mile for travel, lodging at actual cost, meals up to $10 a day and regietration fee for one person to the Texas Fraternal Congress, plus $25 if spouse attends.

Also, the same award to the first four runners-up, regardless of which district they may be, but exLODGE NO. 66, WACO cluding the $25 for the spouse.

Dear Members: In case of inability of the winLodge No. 66 will hold the May ners to attend the Texas Fraternal meeting Sunday, May 21st at 2 p.m.

Congress, an award of $175 will be substituted for first place win- and the youth will hold their meetners and an award of $150 to the ing at 1:30 p.m.

There will be ice cream cones for first four runners-up.

A watch to the 5th, 6th, and 7th all of us after the meeting and runners-up in the state, or a mone- there will also be favors for the oldest and youngest mothers, so tary gift of $50.

In all cases the annualized pre- come to the lodge.

Fraternally, mium must amount to at least $300 Bonnie Pruitt in order to qualify for the above Secretary awards. No premiums on any of the SPJST — supplements or riders will count in LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND the sales contest. On the Single Premium Plans, only one annual Dear Members: premium of this type of plan will We held our regular monthly be used. meeting Sunday, May 7th, at 2 p.m.

In case of a tie, the number of with President Ivicie presiding. members will determine the winAll officers were present, except ner. the treasurer who was absent.

Date of Contest: May 1, 1978 to

The minutes from the April

VtSTNIK SALES APPRECIATION DINNER

MILLION DOLLAR SALES REPRESENTATIVES -- L to R Chester Shmoldas, Birdie Hilsher, Jacquelyn Wakefield, Ray Woytek.

DISTRICT SALES REPRESENTATIVES — Seated L to R: Tillie Valchar, District VII; Evelyn Mikeska, District V. Standing, L to R: Lad Zatopek District II; State Field Manager Silas H. Smith; Alvin Nesuda, District HI; Ben Trcalek, District I. (Pictures by Jeanette Smith) meeting were read, and adopted as read.

Two new members were accepted into our lodge.

Further plans were made for our annual picnic, which will be held Sunday, May 28th. Please read the ad in the Vestnik in the ad section.

An emergency exit on the west side of the lodge building has been completed.

On the sick list from our lodge, we have N. Liles, Melvin Mucha

and Vlasta Kaderka. We are hoping for a speedy recovery to all of you.

Fraternally, Joe Barabas, Jr. - SPJST — LODGE NO. 49, ROWENA Dear Members: Due to another meeting concerning several of the SPJST Lodge 49 members, the Rowena quarterly meeting will be postponed one week. The meeting time is June 11th, at 2 p.m.

This postponement is just for this one meeting, so please all of you remember this change.

Fraternally, Elizabeth Walther Lodge President — LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Brothers and Sisters: President Alfred Klusacek opened the last monthly meeting at 8 p.m. Friday, May 5th.

Flag Bearers Josef Morris and Rex May (substituting in the absence of Vincent Schiller) led in the pledge to the U. S. flag.

Since Mother's Day, is in May, all sisters who are mothers were asked to stand, briefly.

Secretary Delores Skrabanek read the roll call of officers and sales representatives.

Correspondence included the Supreme Lodge Mortuary fees and letters from the youth leaders of Lodges No. 48, Beyersville, and No. 18, Elgin, asking that we send representatives to their respective May Fete festivities.

Visitors recognized were Ann Messer, Ann Balusek, Barbara Morris, Mr. and Mrs. John Edwards and Marylou Skrabanek. We enjoyed having you present and do make plans to attend our forthcoming meetings. Sister Linda Koliha was recognized as being present for the first time at our lodge meeting.

New members accepted werel: Lula Faye Belicek, Brian Patrick Fischer, Susan Louise Jecmenek, Jerry Dale Jecmenek, Sr., Tammy Marie Jecmenek, John Robert Jecmenek, Jerry Dale Jecmenek, Jr., and Hulen Joseph Girndt. A warm welcome to each named and do try to attend lodge activities.

The following brothers were listed as hospital patients. Albert Krupka, John Maruna, L. J. Motl, Robert Krcha, Harry Kotrla, and SL Vice President Brother Joe B. Hejny. Here is hoping you all are recovering satisfactorily and will be able to return to your homes and back to work soon. Our prayers are with you.

Filters were cleaned Saturday, April 22nd by some of the members. Thank you for taking time out from your busy schedules to donate this time to the lodge.

Officers and chairmen gave their reports. Board minutes were read

by Sister Lillian Kosarek. We voted

Wednesday, May 17, 1978 to let the committee of Willie E. Kohutek, Calvin Skrabanek and Jerry Trampota dispose of the lodge tractor.

A discussion of the upcoming Diamond Jubilee Homecoming followed. After only three volunteers agreed to be chairmen, we postponed the issue until the June 2nd meeting. Time is fast running out if this is to be a success. If you wish to be a chairman of any of the following committees; kitchen, games, ball throwing, bar, and others; please volunteer before the meeting or come to our June 2nd lodge meeting.

The committee on updating the duties of officers gave their report. They had only a few changes and they are to keep working on the duties of the youth leader because they are not clearly defined. ' Youth Leader Evyon Kurecka gave her report and stated that there were 37 youth members present. She reported on the fundraising dance and the profit made.

Jerry May and Sherrie Skrabanek will be representatives for the Beyersville May Fete and Jerry May and Dianne Skrabanek for the Elgin May Fete. The queen contestant for YAD is Dianne Skrabanek and king is Josef Morris.

The next lodge meeting will begin with a supper at 7 p.m. honoring the high school graduates who were active youth club members.

The lodge will furnish barbecued beef and the members are to bring the trimmings, salads, vegetables, sweets, etc. The meeting will commence at about 8 p.m. following the supper.

The door prize winners were Lillian Kosarek and B. Peebles.

Premium refund checks were distributed to those present.

After adjournment a happy hour was held.

The next meeting will be held Friday, June 2nd, at 8 p.m., preceded by a supper at 7 p.m. The chairmen for the annual July 23rd event will be chosen, so be there.

East Bell County was again saddened by the untimely death of Joseph Hoelscher, a 15-year-old Cyclone youth who accidently drowned in a stock pond Sunday, April 30th, in the afternoon. A Rogers High School freshman, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Hoelscher and one of eight children. Funeral services were held Tuesday,

5 May 2nd at 10 a.m. at the St. Joseph Catholic Church and interment was in St. Joseph Cemetery, at Cyclone. This was a very sad funeral; his classmates and other Rogers students came to bid his farewell. Gary Spanhel had been taken from, their midst in September , 1977, due to a football injury.

Deepest sympathy to his bereaved parents, brothers, sisters, grandparents, and many other relatives and a multitude of friends. May he rest- in eternal peace.

Primary elections were held on May 6th, with many races still to be determined in the run-off election June 3rd. Congratulations to the successful candidates, or those who made it to the run-off berths.

Best wishes for your future work in fulfilling the duties the voters entrusted you with.

HoPe all of our mothers had occasion to have their children together on Mother's Day. Fraternally, Mrs. Dorothy Pechal Reporter SPJST — LODGE NO. 185, NEW BRAUNFELS

that our June 4th meeting will be held at Cyprus Bend Park in New Braunfels (across from Comal County Fairgrounds). Everyone should bring a covered dish and salad and dessert. Lodge will furnish barbecued chicken and beer.

Also bring your swimsuits so you can swim in the beautiful Guadalupe River.

The Polka Fest to be held July 30th should be another exciting event; nine hours of dancing with three bands, kolache, sausage, and other foods and drinks will be available. The polka fest will be held at Eagles Hall in New Br'aunfels. We will soon publish more particulars. Roy will send a letter to all members regarding the festivals. Advance tickets will be $3 advance sales, and $3.50 at the door; children under 12 years will be admitted free.

Our $5 drawing, which was won last month by April Haag, was this time drawn for Debra King, and since she was not present, our next month's drawing will be worth $10.

With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10 p.m.

Refreshments were served by Edith Prazek.

Fraternally, Beatrice B. Parker Secretary

Dear Members, Our May 4th meeting was held at Eagles Hall, New Braunfels.

President Roy Hagg brought the meeting to order at 7:30 and led us in the pledge of allegiance. The SPJST — minutes and treasurer's reports SEATON EX-STUDENTS REUNION were read and approved.

Gordon and Margaret Hrabal acThe Seaton EX-Students Reunion cepted a plaque congratulating will be Sunday, May 28, 1978. The them on their 50th wedding an- Seaton school cafeteria will be open niversary and everyone commented at 10:30 a.m. for registration. on what a great time they had Lunch, covered-dish for your famat the party. Roy and Theresa ily, will begin at 12:30 p.m., and Haag certainly provided the best the program is scheduled for dance music.

2 p.m.

The meeting was taken up mostGuest speaker will be a former ly with discussions about the forth- student of Seaton School, and will coming festivals and entertain- be named in future announcement planned by our lodge. Edith ments. The program will also recogand Margaret will be in charge of nize ex-teachers, trustees, cooks, food at our booth at the Canyon and bus drivers. Ex-students who Lake Mayfest May 27 and 28. We cannot attend, but would like to need workers and donations for our. share their sentiments, may mail Bavarian pastries booth and any- cards (Seaton Ex-Student Reunion, one who is willing to help should 213 Cheyenne, Temple 76501) which contact Margaret or Edith at: will be read during the program.

(512) 964-3978. The lodge will sponPrizes will be awarded in addisor Lisa Parker for the Beauty tion to the above recognitions.

Contest and her friend, Tammy AlOfficers for 1978 are: Shirley ley, will be sponsored by Monsieur (Shenkir) Patterson, president; J. C. Collet of Parts, France, so, Ben Zabcik, vice president; Doroy' all come, and support our lodge thy (Vanicek) Bradberry, secreat the Mayfest. tary; Nancy (Sefcik) Chlapek, President Haag also announced treasurer.

VESTN1K EASTER EGG HUNT AT LODGE NO 88, HOUSTON MI ItCH 25th, 1978

Brother Norval Crossman announces the winner of door prizes at the Easter dance. Mr. Bunny also visited Lodge 88's dance that night.

(Photos courtesy Sister Mary Frances Wahlberg)

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Members: Saturday, March 25th the youth club of Lodge 88 once again sponsored their annual Easter egg hunt. Much to everyone's surprise, Mr. Easter Bunny made a personal appearance and helped the children hunt the eggs and walked around the grounds with them.

Many eggs were found and prizes were awarded in three different age categories to the ones who found the most eggs. Following the egg hunt, there was judging of Nastier bonnets; not too many came to the event in bonnets this yeas, but hopefully they will next year. The day was beautiful and everyone left with baskets of eggs.

While the day passed into evening, the Chandelier Ballroom was filled with beautifully dressed ladies with their handsome escorts to dance to the ever popular music by the Knights of Dixie. During intermission Mr. Bunny once again appeared on the scene. Brother Norval Crossrnan, chairman of the special events on the Entertainment Committee, was joined by Mr. Bunny with Sister Frances Olexa escorting him into the ballroom, while the band played "Here Comes Peter Cotton Tail." Then Mr. Bunny and Sister Olexa helped Brother Grossman award the prizes as the guest ticket numbers were called out. A fun evening was had by everyone even while Mr. Bunny went from table-to-table later on to wish everyone a happy Easter.

Fraternally, Mary F. Wahlberg SPJST

Mr. Bunny was escorted into the Chandelier Ballroom by Sister Frances Olexa who wore a special hand-decorated Easter bonnet to go with the special occasion.

LODGE NO 88, HOUSTON Brother Homer and Sister Rita Alexander were in charge of the Saturday night dance, May 6th.

Rita, in one of those white and lace creations, was stunning and looked lovely in the box office.

With them, to host the dance, was Sister Della Kadlecek in a flowing shocking pink chiffon gown. She was on the spot to greet the guests at, the door while her husband, Amos, along with Homer, were busy seating the guests. There was a full full house that night, and the patrons enjoyed the ever-pleasing tunes of the Ray Jurecka Orchestra.

Friday night's dance with music

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Wednesday May 17, 1978 western tunes of Bobby Heiman's band. Hosting this dance were Brother and Sister Charles and Margaret Kadlecek in charge and Gary Zalesky, with Margaret's mother, Mrs. Lillie Kahanek, helping at the door. Chairman Harley Cox also helped with the huge attendance.

Guests at Table 34 celebrated the birthday of regular-attending guest Henry Rafeno, one week ahead of time as Henry and his wife will not be present next Saturday for the dance due to Mother's Day being on Sunday, so Henry's birthday (May 16th) was celebrated right then and there by his friends at Jurecka's dance.

To the requested song, "Spanish Eyes," Walter and Lorine danced to Celebrate a special occasion which falls on May llth. They pride themselves on having two daughters, Margie Scott and Wanda Sledge and two granddaughters, ages 1 and 4.

Wedding anniversary was observed by Mr. and Mrs. Lester and Marian Fisbeck. They pledged their vows on May 11th, 1948, which means they have had 30 years of happy life together. Their two daughters, Carolyn and Susan, soon will make their contribution to this lovely family with grandchildren on the way. They will make their entrance into the Fisbeck family any time now.

A most unusual couple celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary at the Saturday night dance, May 6th.

This couple made a beautiful pair walking down the middle of the dance floor when asked by Entertainment Chairman Harley Cox to come forward, they were none other than Mr. and Mrs. Ivan and Elsie Perry of La, Grange. Elsie, in a beautiful white gown adorned with a huge white orchid, was really a picture to see. And Ivan, in a white suit, carnation in his lapel, with a rich crown of White hair, was indeed handsome. The orchestra played a special number for them while the guests formed a circle for a while and then joined in dancing. Ivan and Elsie were married May 6th, 1916; their 62 years of marriage was blessed with four children: Ivan, Jr., Fred, Joey and Sue. To make their life interesting, nine grandchildren from 3 months to 9 years, keep them busy and young. To all these lucky

Sistt. â– Della. Kadlecek and Mr. Bunny cuddle while her grandchildren hinit

Mr. Bunny and children at Lodge 88 Houston Youth Club Easter egg hunt on March 25, 1978 people we wish many happy years to come.

Another pair of grandparents, Robert and Annie Grissom, had a busy three weeks in baby sitting with their two grandsons, Ryan, age 3 1 /2 , and Peyton, 6 months, while their parents, Jo Ann and Steve Biggs, enjoyed a pleasant

undisturbed trip to Hawaii, enjoying the beautiful scenery the climate and all the exotic flowers blooming every where. I know Annie and` Robert had lots of pleasure caring for their two grandsons and are ready for a vacation of their own, now; right?

Made a boo-boo again. In some

8 mysterious way, I stated in my last letter that Ann and Gus Urbanovsky danced to the tune of "Help Me Through The Night for their 30th wedding anniversary Saturday, April 23rd. I am sorry, it should have been "My Happiness." I hope no harm was done. Gus and Ann had a nice wedding anniversary and a nice evening with friends.

Again, we grieve the passing of our departed lodge brother, Herman Baethe, who passed away Saturday, May 6th, 1978, at the age of 89 year& Brother Baethe lived fruitfully in lots of ways; he was a devoted member and a very good and successful sales representative for our SPJST Society and mainly a devoted husband for 68 years, to a lovely wife, Annie Baethe, and also a good father to three daughters and one son. Survivors are his wife, Annie Baethe; daughters, Regina Muesse of Needville; Evelyn Mikolas of Houston; Gladys Craven of Dallas, and son, J. D. Baethe of Houston; three brothers, Alvin of Palestine, Adolph of Waller, and Frank of Hempstead; fotir grandchildren, Deborah Lynn of Anchorage, Alaska, Gary of Dallas, Jay Scott of Houston, and Judy of San Diego, Calif., and one greatgranddaughter, Melisa Ann Baethe. Services were held in the Heights Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lawrence Junek and President Jerry Ends officiating. Sister Helen Hegwood, with her lovely voice, sang "How Great Thou Art" Serving as pallbearers were Joe Elmer, Hugo Havemann, Dean Evetts, Ed Zalmanek, Joe Fusig, and Joe Miksch. Interment was at Brookside Memorial Park Cemetery.

May our Brother Herman Baethe rest in peace; our deepest of sympathy to the bereaved family.

Fraternally, Frances Olexa SPJST --

LODGE NO. 110, KAUFMAN Dear Lodge Members and Friends: In our last lodge meeting we agreed to postpone our monthly meeting, due to Mother's Day from the second Sunday, to the third Sunday, May 21st at 2 p.m.

All the members and friends try to attend. Mr. Sid Pokladnik will be our speaker.

Fraternally, S. A. Cech President SPJST

VESTNfK LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Readers: Lodge No. 6 held its May meeting Sunday, May 7th, at 3:30 p.m.

Youth members Delores and Shirley Dobecka led the membership in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the U.S. Flag. Delores then said the SPJST pledge.

There were 20 members present at the May meeting. All reports were approved as read.

The youth of Lodge No. 6 have been very busy as usual. They went to the rest home April 12th and again May 10th to present a program and refreshments. After the rest home they met at the hall to practice the l3eseda and YAD program. The youth presented a short Mother's Day program after the adult meeting. They elected officers for the coming year during their meeting. Sister Schuetz asked that all craft cards for YAD be turned in to her by June 2nd.

The youth member having a birthday during the month of May is Jimmy Uptmore. Terry Hykel brought the birthday cake.

In her card committee report, Sister Dobecka reported sending the following cards during the month of April: Birthday—George Straten, Margaret Lenart, Joe Halamik, Harvey Prnka, Willie Helona, Robert Dobecka, Jr., E. J. Seith and Mrs. Ed Lenart; anniversaries — Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dobecka, Jr.; get-well — Richard Seith and Fred Monthei. Adult members having birthdays during the month of May include Mae Helona, Carol Stuckly, Henrietta Mach, Jeannette Beseda, Ruth Krizan, Michael Marek, and Estelle Hykel. Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Uptmor will have a wedding anniversary in May. Door prize winners: $10 Joyce Mechell, not present; $10, Harry Svacek, Jr., not present; $10, Jana Jupe, not present; $2, Alvin Pavlas, not present. The $2 progressive door prize winner was Katie Krizan.

Mothers who were door prize winners were: Stella Perez, Rose Uptmor, Barabar Hykel, Katie Krizan, Josie Mae Straten, Willie Mae Schuetz and Lydia Dobecka.

There are several activities for Lodge No. 6 during the months of May and June, so be sure to check the Calendar of Events in the back of the Vestnik for these activities.

President Dobecka then adjourned the meeting until Sunday, June 4, at 3:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Pat Wachsmann Reporter - SPJST — DALLAS CIRCLE OF CZECH WOMEN Here's something new for the Vestnik and a first for the Dallas Circle of Czech Women; the Circle's monthly report will now be in English, as well as Czech. We hope this will be of interest to those who do not read Czech.

First, I would like to report on the bus trip to Houston Lodge 88, on April 23rd. All 41 aboard the bus had a wonderful time and enjoyed the operetta "Romance of a Beautiful Gypsy." On behalf of all who went, I want to thank you good Houstonians for being such gracious hosts. We always enjoy being at your lodge and are looking forward to the next time.

The first meeting of our new year was held May 4th. President Ella Bartos called the meeting to order, then led us in giving the pledge of allegiance to the United States flag. We observed a few moments of silence in memory of Sister Doris Foit's mother, Mrs. Bessie Tupy of Ennis, who passed away recently. She was an aunt of Sisters Zvolanek, Sebestik, and Roberts.

Helen Vrla, Sr., introduced the new officers and committee chairmen. The new officers are as follows: President Ella Bartos, Vice President Anne Zvolanek, Recording Secretary Ann Skrabanek (Sister Josie Kankrlik is temporarily filling in), Corresponding Secretary Mary Sebestik, Financial Treasurer Vlasta Jurcik, Membership Treasurer (a new office) Rose Kopecek.

Committee chairmen are: GetWell and Sympathy: Millie Noska, Birthday Cards: Bertha Podhrasky (nice of her to furnish the cards), Sunshine: Lydia Kartcrus and Alice Roberts, Hostess: Frankie Curry, Reporters: Josie Kankrlik and Alice Roberts, Telephone: Helen Vrla, Sr., Millie Bartek, Lydia Kartous, and Frankie Curry. Delegates to State Fair Czech Day are Anne Zvolanek, Millie Bartek, Ann Skrabanek and Alice Roberts.

Florence Peressenyi, past recording secretary, read the March minutes. She was unable to attend the

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Meeting adjourned and a deliNew York to welcome her new granddaughter, Linda. Mary Sebes- cious lunch was served.

The Ennis Polka Festival is now tik read the May meeting minutes.

Annabelle Bubak, past treasurer, over, and from all the reports I've gave the treasurer's report. Mary heard, the parade was the best Sebestik read thank-you notes yet. Mr. Vladimir Solecky, cultural from Sisters Hattie Ground, An- attache to the Czech Embassy in tonie Cechan, and Ann Skrabanek. Washington, D.C., the honored Sisters on the sick list are Anna guest, addressed the large audience Kopecky, Rose Kopecek, Rose Nos- at the downtown program, Saturka, Helen Vrla, Jr., and Ann Skra- day. The Dallas Circle of Czech banek, who has been hospitalized Women's beautiful float was abut is now recuperating at home. dorned with several lovely ladies We wish each of you a speedy re- in authentic costumes. Credit and thanks go to Sister Agnes Houdek covery.

Martha Vrla, on behalf of the and Mrs. Rose Fuhs of Kansas, for Sokol Board of Directors, thankt decorating the float.

Oh, I almost forgot! On May the Circle for the yearly donatio .

Josie Kankrlik, on behalf of the 30th at 6:30 p.m. Channel 8, Alice Circle, thanked Sister Zvolariek for Roberts will be on "Bowling for a Job well done taking care of all, Dollars." Now to brag a little: I'm the details for the bus trip to Hous- very proud to be the recipient of a ton. Bill and Mary Sill and trophy for High Game 243 and also George Skotak gave a donation to one for High Series 549, from two the Circle which was appreciated. bowling leagues. I admit this letter Guests at the meeting were Mrs. is rather lengthy but I promise it Jerome Zabojnik and son, Jerome will be short next time.

II, daughter-in-law and grandson Keep smiling and stay healthy.

Fraternally, of Sister Rosemary Zabojnik, also Alice Roberts little Joy Zabojnik, daughter of English Reporter Sister Zabojnik and granddaughSPJST ter of Sister Rose Urban. Little Jerome is Sister Urban's greatLODGE NO. 49, ROWENA grandson. George Skotak and Stan- Dear Readers: ley Vrla were our men guests. It The District IV meeting that was good to see George Skotak was held in Rowena April 30th, back with us and feeling much bet- 1978, was well attended and enter. joyed by all.

There were 34 members present.

We want to say thank you to all Our Circle has been invited to the people who made all the pies, the meeting of Lodge 92 and the cakes, and the good kolache, plus Friendship Club of Fort Worth on those who helped serve the food.

July 13th. We have accepted the Our Food Chairperson Elizabeth invitation. We will charter a bus. Urbanek, and her Co-chairperson Be at Sokol at 9:15 a.m. Bus will Claudine Kohutek, deserve credit leave promptly at 9:30 a.m. A $2 for making the mealtime a sucadvance deposit is required. Mem- cess. bers, if interested, contact Anne A special thank you to our barZvolanek. becue team: Arnold Holubec, Ber"Happy Birthday" was sung to nie Marecek, Bill Urbanek, Edward Sisters Zdenka Skotak, Helen Vrla, Ray Holubee and David Urbanek, Sr., Anna Brown, Vlasta Jurcik, for some real good chicken and Anna King, and Dorothy Reznik. sausage.

Hostesses for May were Libbie We also want to say thank you Slovak, Anna Brown, Martha Vrla., to Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Holubec for Rosemary Zabojnik, Dorothy Rez- the nice gold color curtains they nik and Elaine Skrabanek. donated to our kitchen at the lodge Sister Zvolanek recently won a building. We really did need them. beautiful oil painting of Prague for We are looking forward to hostentering a contest in a Czech ing another District IV meeting at magazine. She had it on display at our lodge home. our April meeting. Congratulation.s, Fraternally, Sis! Elizabeth Walther The 1977-78 books were audited Lodge President SPJST

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LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY

Dear Members and Friends: We had the Crockett Westerneers entertaining our dancing fans May 6th and everyone present had a good time. Right after a good polka had been played, the lights went out and stayed off for 25 minutes; at first, I thought I had stomped so hard that I caused the lights to go out, but the lights came back on and the dance turned out to be a good one after all We had our Cleanup. Day May 7th, and had 18 faithful members show up to really care fare for the lodge; all worked hard scrubbing and cleaning. Those of you who did not show up missed out on some good fried chicken following our work period. There has been much improvement in and around the lodge; the climbing roses are now almost in full bloom so come and see the roses at least Thanks to all for a• job well done, and until next time, I am Fraternally, Chester Shmoldas SPJST --

LODGE NO. 38, KOVAR

Dear Members and Friends: Our upcoming attraction events include: June 11 -- Regular lodge meeting June 16 -- Dance; music by Lee Roy Matocha August 6 -- Lodge annual fundraising supper.

Members wishing to make something to donate for our auction at the annual fund-raising supper, have four months to do so; August 6th is the day of this annual event.

Remember also that our June 16th dance with music by Lee Roy Matocha. Unless something else comes up, I will not write until July.

Mrs. Vaida Sulak Reporter SPJST — LODGE NO,. 39, BRYAN A covered dish supper has been planned for our next. meeting, May 28th, at 2 pm. Each family is asked to bring enough food• for its members and friends; you do not have to be a member to attend. We will also honor the oldest and the youngest mother.

Fraternally, Lillie Matejka, Pres.

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SPJST LODGE NO. 25 FLOAT WINS PRESIDENT'S TROPHY in the Ennis Polka . Festival Parade, May 6th. Participants pictured include Glenn Kudrna, driv er; Amy McBride (hidden by tractor), Debbie Dlabaj (seated), Nancy Martinek and James Martinek (standing) LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS The long hours of hard work proved worthwhile when the SPJST Lodge. No. 25 float won 1st place and received the President's Award trophy in the Polka Festival Parade on May 6th. The float extended a warm welcome to the many visitors to Ennis' annual Polka Festival.

Congratulations to Float Committee Chairman Glenn Kudrna and his helpers, Judy Kudrna, Gene and Frances McBride, Van and Pat Fowler, Martin and Gladys Zapletal, Larry and Margie Trojacek, Lydia Trojacek, Rusty Pecot, Larry and Greg Pechacek.

Riding on the float were four members of our Youth Club in their Czech costumes Amy McBride, Nancy Martinek, Debbie Dlabaj, and James Martinek, while the driver was Glenn Kudrna.

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LODGE NO. 133, SAN ANTONIO Dear Members: Our regular monthly meeting was held Sunday, April 16th at 2 p.m., with Brother Emil Matula, our president, presiding.

The pledge of allegiance was recited by the members.

Minutes of the last meeting were read by Secretary Brother Dan Netek.

Sister Viola Mazac gave her report.

A motion was made and carried that we buy an ad to help the Building Fund of SPJST Lodge No. 79, Corpus Christi.

We had accepted two new members to our lodge: Brother Robert Popp and Sister Sybil King.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to all members in the April meeting.

We have our next lodge meeting on the 4th Sunday — May 28th, at 2 p.m. Please make a note of this change on your calendar.

Get-well wishes were for Brother James Kostelnilc, Sisters Sophie Maly, Ruby Holly, and Marie Blanar.

I am retiring from my school cafeteria work after 32 years with the San Antonio Ind. School Dist.

I loved it and enjoyed working. I have been honored with four retirement parties.

I hope to see all of you Sunday, May 28th, at Hi-Lions Club, 1505 S. Gevers in San Antonio.

Fraternally, Viola Mazac Reporter SPJST -

LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN Dear Members: Our second annual May Fete will be Sunday, May 28th at 3 p.m., with Carol Alexander as May Fete queen. There will be a meal catered and sweets will also be available.

Fraternally, Evelyn Gustafson - SPJST — LODGE NO 15, BUCKHOLTS Dear Members and Friends: May 21st, 1978, at 2 p.m. is the date and time scheduled for a social honoring this year's 50-year SPJST membership pin recipients: Sisters Annie Fuchs, Matilda Havlik and Minnie Vybiral, and Brothers Bennie Janes and Louis Svetlik. Don't forget this date! We want all of you to be present.

Fraternally, Viola Seveik

Wednesday, May 17, 1978 SPJST CZECH FESTIVAL AT VICTORIA SPJST Lodge 32, Victoria, will have their first Kolache Festival Sunday, May 21, 1978, starting at 11 a.m., at Sun Valley, on the Cuero Hwy., near Victoria.

Dinner, consisting of barbecued beef and sausage, will be served from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Adult plate $2.50; children under 12, $1.50. There will be an auction, a nuMber of prizes, cake walk, kolache booth which will be open throughout the afternoon, and sausage sandwiches, which will be served, later in the day.

Brother Steve Dornak will be the head barbecue chef at the festival.

For more entertainment the Czech Singers of Victoria will perform a few numbers before the battle dance begins at 3 p.m. and continues until 9 p.m. Music will be furnished by the Leo Majek Orchestra of Corpus Christi and The Vanek Polka. Band of Victoria; admission to the dance will be $3 per persona See the map for directions to Sun Valley. We extend an invitation to everyone to attend this festival.

Fraternally, Henrietta Vanek (See picture, page 12) SPJST — LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH Dear Members and Friends: Here's hoping that your favorite candidate won in the May 6th primary. Now you have time to beat the drums a little for your candidate until the run-off. What a privilege we still possess here, having a voice in determining which party or person occupies a certain office. There was no election at our May lodge meeting but it was fulfilling and interesting.

All officers' reports were accepted.

The membership welcomed new members, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Zack, and approved other applications secured by our sales representatives.

We want to acknowledge the achievements of two of our younger members, Millie Jo Waters was on the roster of Senior Scholars at TC17. This group includes the highest ranking graduates from their respective departments. Susie Hixson was named an officer in the Texas Interscholastic League Journalism Dept., of her school. We

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also learned of several other students who have finished their senior year. They are Steven and Helen Kay Lindsey, departing Weatherford High School and Vicki Phillips finishing at Trinity University at San Antonio, Deborah Krivanek graduates from Haltom High, Paul Kercho leaves L. D. Bell, and Roger Kubala gets his diploma from Lake Worth School.

There are others, I'm sure, that we don't know about but we truly hope that God will bless all these young people in their future endeavors.

Our best wishes also to two very much younger people. Tiny Faye Trojacek recently born at Harris Hospital, and Coertney Chadwick who made great-grandparents of Anna and Henry Langer.

Members who were hospitalized since last month were Shirley Zich and Mary Pulliam. Helen Kay Lindsey suffered a broken leg while teaching her gymnastics class.

When Brenda Lackey left the hospital, she and her husband, Gary, moved into their new home in Keller. We are sorry to report that Sister Agnes Wruble remains in Medicenter and her condition has not improved. Sister Helen Zich is also at the same facility.

A word of thanks to Justine Chaloupka for bringing the lovely pink and white peonies (pivonky)' used on the speakers' table at the May meeting.

In conclusion, a couple of re-

minders of coming events: There is the St. Thomas Church dance on May 27th with music by the Texas Czech Playboys. The kitchen will be open and there will also be a cakewalk. Our own Lodge 92 dance will be held June 3rd with the Adamcik Polka Tones providing the music. The regular lodge meeting will be on the 11th, so reserve a little time to attend.

Sincerely and Fraternally, Helen Paprskar SPJST — LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS SOFTBALL TEAM REPORT Dear Readers, I want to remind our former exball players that Saturday evening, before our annual team benefit dance, Saturday, May 20th, we are inviting all of our ex-players who ever played on our team to come to our reunion, starting at 5:30 p.m. and continuing to 7:30 p.m., at the Lodge 84 Hall. We will have snacks and drinks and a lot of visiting before the dance which starts at 8:30 p.m. The very popular Jodie Mikula orchestra will play for your favorite polkas, waltzes and country-western num-. bers.

We invite all of our members of Lodge 84 and our friends plus other members of the SPJST Society to come to this dance and really enjoy our 25th anniversary of having a team at Lodge 84.

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If you are unable to work, please get someone else in your place.

Fraternally, Evelyn Schwab SPJST -

FEATURES CZECH OFFICIAL VISITS CENTRAL TEXAS AREA

By Rita Batla

QUILT TO BE AUCTIONED — Sister Mary Raska, left, and Sister Evelyn Horelka show one of the quilts which will be sold at auction at Sun Valley, May 21st, 1978. (Picture compliments of The Victoria Advocate.

Sent in by Sister Henrietta Vanek. —Editor) and your support, we know you will have a good time.

Fraternally, Ben Jarma, Team Manager - SPJST LODGE NO. 188, CENTERVILLE Dear Members and Friends: The new time for dances is: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

The work detail for the month of May and June is as follows: All workers should be at the Lodge by 7:30 p.m.

May — Door May 20 — M/M Jack Berzinske

May 27 — M/M Suemol and Larry Johnson Kitchen May 20 — M/M Roy Bell and MJM Wayne Neyland May 27 — M/M Clinton Allen and MJM Sam Wingfield.

June — Door Saturday, June 3 — M/M Willie Boyd Reeder Saturday, June 10 — MJM A. C. Edwards Saturday, June 17 — M/M Ed Lancaster Saturday, June 24 — AVM Willie Gilliam

Laying the groundwork for a new cultural agreement between Czech.oslovakia and the United States, the cultural and press counsel with the Czechoslovakian embassy in Washington, D.C., Thursday, May 4th, praised the love of Central Texas Czechs for maintaining their old Czech cultural heritage.

"We appreciate the effort of people here in Texas who are preserving Czech heritage and we are trying to help them with information and cultural materials about Czechoslovakia," said Vladimir Solecky.

Solecky, whose job involves promoting Czech culture in the United States and the exchange of culture between the two countries, was in Temple Thursday to visit with area Czech residents, organizations and businesses and to speak to the Temple Junior College Czech class.

He was in Texas to attend the annual Ennis Polka Festival Saturday and Sunday, in Ennis.

According to the U. S. census, there were between 100,000 and 24)0,000 people in Texas who spoke or understood the Czech language several years ago, Calvin Chervenka, TJC professor said. "Today, there should be about one million in Texas, but there is no current data to substantiate that fact," he added.

"I am trying to bring the best works of Czech culture to the American audience. I hope that the new cultural and scientific agreement which is now being prepared will be signed next year — it could contribute to a better exchange of cultural views between Czechoslovakia and America," Solecky said.

Although in the 1950s and 1960s American citizens were afraid to visit Czechoslovakia, about 40,000 per year visit the country now, Solecky pointed out. "They thought

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CZECH OFFICIAL VISITS AREA OF CULTURAL PACT MISSION VLADIMIR SOLECKY (right), Czech cultural and press counsel and Calvin Chervenka discuss maps of Moravian tapestries. Moravia is the area of Europe where most Czech Texans are descended from (Photo and article courtesy The Temple Daily Telegram) there was life in prison and that people (in Czechoslovakia) didn't even know what television was -now they can look at our life, work achievements; our free medical care, our very good system of social security and free education for all gifted people.

"Our country has 40,000 registered treasures," Solecky said.

These treasures include the helmet of St. Wenceslas, which dates back to the ninth century, "All our people (in Czechoslovakia) admire the fact that Czech Texans preserve their culture and heritage — arranging festivals, taking Czech language and heritage courses — they have organizations such as the SPJST and other fraternal organizations that are influenced by Czech origin," he added.

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THOUSANDS GATHER IN BALLINGER FOR A TASTE OF CULTURE (Article from the San Angelo Standard-Times, Sunday, April 30, 1978, and picture with information submitted by Brother Emil Kvasnicka of Rowena. He added, "We want our SPJST members and Czech friends to know that we are also trying to accomplish something here " —,Editor.)

By Greg Peak — Staff Writer Ballinger — Culture was the name of the game the last weekend in April when thousands of Texans flocked here to play, as the 1978 Texas State Festival of Ethnic Cultures got underway.

The third annual event officially opened Saturday morning in this small, picturesque community with food booths representing seven ethnic groups on hand to give visitors a literal taste of the cultures that helped build the Lone Star State.

And judging from the amount of edibles that were consumed, the 4,000-5,000 visitors took a really big taste of the cultures.

More than 250 dozen Czech kolache, about 150 pounds of English beef brisket, more than 50 pounds of American style beans and gallons of soft drinks, ice tea and lemonade were dished out by various church and civic groups during the annual event.

Bootns representing the Scottish, Black, Mexican, American, German, Czechoslovakian and English cultures each sold out of their wares as fast as the food items could be prepared.

And in the case of the Czech booth, the food items were completely sold out five hours after

the two-day event opened. Pauline Shiller, chairman of the Czech women said that more than 250 dozen kolache, a Czech pastry, were purchased by the record festival crowd.

"They went like hotdogs," Ms. Shiner said. "People were buying them by the dozen."

As a result of the popularity of the Czech taste treats, the booth was not open the next day, she said.

The booth was sponsored by SPJST Lodge No. 49, Lowake Home Demonstration Club and the Miles PTA. "This is the largest crowd we've ever had here," said festival chairman, Neuman Smith.

"During the parade Saturday morning we estimated we had about 15,000 people lining the streets of the city. It is the biggest crowd I ever saw here and I've lived in Ballinger for 50 years," he said Neuman credited the large numbers to the presence of the festival's four special guests — Miss America, Susan Perkins; Miss Texas, Lori Smith; Miss Dominion of Canada, Marianne McKeen; and Miss Texas National Teenager, Rebecca Anne Graham.

"Another big drawing card for the festival this year was the 70 artists and seven food booths that we had set up here on the courthouse lawn," the festival chairman said.

Artists from across Texas as well as some of New Mexico, Arkansas and Kansas flocked to the ethnic event to set up displays and demonstrations of almost every form of art ranging from sculpture to macrame.

During the afternoon, festival goers were exposed to the music and dance steps of the various cultures attending the event. The Wall Czech Dancers, the Manuel Y Los Amigo maricachi band and the "Share the Fun" 4-H Club dancers from Coleman all were on hand to demonstrate various aspects of three of the predominate cultures from the Ballinger area.

In addition, the Bayaniham Dance Troupe from Saint Augustine High School in Laredo performed various ethnic dances from the Philippine Islands.

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KOLACHE, CZECH FRUIT TARTS, are prepared for the Festival of Cultures Czech Booth by Minnie Favlieek (from left), Pat Urban, Miss Pauline Shiner, and Olga Jansa. The festival was held April 29-30 in Ballinger. as National Teenager, performing during the afternoon.

Other attractions included: Ethnic songs by Lanny Tanner; organ concert by Randy Robinson; Buffalo Gals from Buffalo Gap; Exodus II rock band; Sahawe (an Indian dance group from Uvalde; Rowena Play Actors;organ performance by Leroy Moore; Johnny Reyes Y Mas Sabor.

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BULLETIN BOARD District Meetings DISTRICT FALL MEETINGS The District III fall meeting will be held Sunday, Sept. 24th, at Lodge 35, Elk. * * The District V Fall meeting will be held Sunday, October 8th, 1978 at Lodge 142, Houston.

• * The District VII fall meeting will be held Sunday, Nov. 5th, with Lodge 185, New Braunfels hosting the meeting.

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 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 at Lodge 84, Dallas Camp — July 25-28, at Camp Val Verde DISTRICT IV District YAD — June 11, at Seymour in the Community Center Camp — with District I at Camp Val Verde, July 21-24

DISTRICT V Youth Leaders' Training Class — May 20, at Lodge 88, 9:30 a.m.

Camp — June 14-17, at Circle D Bastrop District YAD — July 30, Lodge No. 88, Houston DISTRICT VI Camp — JUne 19-22, Bastrop State Park District YAD — July 16th, Lodge No. 40, Hillje DISTRICT VII Training Class — May 21st Camp — July 30-Aug. 3, at Camp Idlewild July 23rd, Lodge District YAD No. 107, Floresville STATE EVENTS: State YAD — Aug. 20, Temple High School State Royalty — Sept. 30, Lodge No. 47, Seaton.

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From The District Youth Counselors DISTRICT III YOUTH COUNSELOR Dear Readers: June 25th — District III YAD will be held at Lodge No. 84, in Dallas.

June 25th through 28th — District 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 Kamas Dist. III DYC - SPJST — DISTRICT IV

YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT DAY Dear Members: A special invitation to all Supreme Lodge officers and their wives, editor and his wife and family, and all SPJST District IV officers, members and friends to attend District IV YAD which will be held at: The Senior Recreational Building 500 E. Belknap, Seymour June 11, 1978 The program begins at 2 p.m.

YAD Program Registration : 12 noon-1:45 p.m.

Line up: 1:45 — 2 p.m.

Welcome: DYC Mary Haisler Pledge of Allegiance: District IV Flag Bearer Stanley Kristinek Song by all: "America" Individual Talent — Ages: 6-9, 10-12, 13-14, 15-16 Group Talent — Ages: juniors, 6-12; seniors, 13-17 Introduction of Officers and Visitors Recognition of State Youth Director Dorothy Massey, youth leaders and assistants.

15-minute break Royalty Contest Crowning of Queen — Barbara Carnahan Sceptre Presentation: Chad Lawrence

Recognition of Judges District IV Point Contest Awards: Dorothy Massey and Stanley Broz Awarding of YAD Prizes: Mary Haisler and Stanley Broz Dismissal for lunch.

Each family is asked to bring some sweets or sandwiches for lunch as we have in the past. I would like to see a big crowd so the youth would know we are all behind them and interested in their progress from year-to-year. They are doing a good job so let's all do our part to show them we care.

Please read your rule book or if you have any questions, let me hear from you.

This year the youth clubs do not have to have eliminations; as many as want to may enter in talent, but only four different entries may be entered in craft, so enter as many categories as you can.

It is very important to send your entry blanks to me because it takes me 20 days to compile all the items and arrange a complete program for Youth Achievement Day. I am hoping to see a good turnout Sunday, June 11th in Seymour.

Fraternally, Mrs. Mary Haisler Distriet IV MC SPJST

From The Lodge Youth Leaders LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Members: We hope to see all of you at the May meeting which will be held Sunday, May 21st. The meeting starts at 2 r p.m. and the youth meeting starts at 1:30 p.m.

We will be honoring all our dear mothers. There will be a short program and a number of door prizes will be given. This will be sponsored by the youth club.

Social hour will follow after the meeting and progzam. Refreshments of drinks and ice cream will be served, so come and enjoy a nice fraternal social.

To all youth members don't forget your crazy hat contest; let's make it big!

Let me know what you plan to do on the program. Keep bringing the aluminum cans every month.

YAD will be held this year in Dallas at Lodge 84 Sunday, June 25th; so let's get to work on your

talent, and crafts because time is getting short. This year camp will be held July 25-28.

Make plans to attend this meeting. We will be looking for you.

Fraternally, Libbie Parma Youth Leader SPJST

Letters From The Youth LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Dear Vestnik Readers,, The SPJST Youth Club held their regular monthly meeting Sunday, May 7th, at 2:30 p.m. in the Taiton Community Center.

Our meeting was called to order

by President Clare Dorotik. The pledge was led by Marcy Dorotik and the prayer was led by Clare Dorotik.

There were 11 guests and 99 members present.

Under old business we discussed selling our wedding cards for our project. YAD cards were handed out and anyone who is interested in entering talent, craft, and royalty at YAD, should fill out the cards and bring them to the next meeting. Our summer camp will be held June 19-22 at Bastrop State Park.

Under new business we discussed that the members who are working for points should turn their points in for March, April, and May, at the end of this month. We were also asked to start paying our dues for the coming year: 5 cents a month or 54 cents a year.

We held election of officers. The officers for 1978-79 are as follows: 'President Karen Kahanek, Vice President Sherry Krpec, Secretary Yvonne Krpec, Treasurer Diane Dluhos, Assistant Treasurer Roxanne Yockey, Reporter Vicki Dorotik.

Then we had a Mother's Day program. Poems were read by Yvonne Kresta, Karen Kahanek, Michelle Srubar and Clare Dorotik.

We played one game of bean igame and the winner was Yvonne Krpee.

Winners of our Mother's Day card contest were: ages 6-9 — 1st Jean Dorotik, 2nd Marcy Dorotik, 3rd Michelle Srubar; ages 10-12 1st Vickie Dorotik, 2nd Rudy Laltkept; ages 13-17 — 1st Yvonne Kresta, 2nd Brenda Kresta, 3rd Melissa Zboril.

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SPJST DIRECTORY

MAY 1977

DISTRICT SECRETARIES District No. 1 Jacquelyn Wakefield Rt. 1, Centerville, Tx 75833 District No. 2 Mary Dubec Rt. 2, Box 3344, Temple Tx 76501

11. Svojan — Praha, August Jalufka, Rt. 4. Box 283. Schulenburg 78956.

Meeting quarterly 2nd. Sun. 10 a.m.

12. Dubina — Joe Kocurek, Rt. 1, Box 225, Weimar, 78962.

13. Texaska Orlice — Dime Box, Mrs. Olga Mintz, Rt. 1, Box 48-A, Dime Box, Tex. 77853. Meeting 3rd.

Sunday each month, at 2 p.m.

District No. 3 Barbara Hykel Rt. 2, Box 195A, West, 76691

14. Veseli - Wesley, Ed G. Vavra, Rt. 3, Box 313, Brenham, Tex. 77833.

Meetings 3rd Sunday, every 2 mos.

District 4 Miss Pauline Shiner, Box 362, Rowena, Tex. 76875

15. Svornost Jihu - Buckholts, Mrs. CharLsie Svetlik, P 0 B 162, Buckholts, 76518. Meeting 2nd Wednesday, 8 p. m., of each month.

District No. 5 Mrs. Pearl Hanka 6759 Cindy Lane Houston, Tex 77008

16. BIM Hora - Bila Hora. Victor W. Melnar, Rt. 1, Box 141, Hallettsville, 77964. Meeting 2nd Sunday, 1:30 p .m. of each month.

District No. 6

17. Novk Tabor Caldwell, Melvin H. Skrabanek, PO' Box 270, Caldwell, 77836. Meeting: let Sunday each month at 2 p.m.

18. Jan Ziika — Elgin, Beim Alexander, P.O. Box 145, Elgin, Tx. 78621. Meetings 3rd Tuesday, each month at,8 p.m.

Miss Elaine Berkovsky,

401 Pecan St., El Campo, Tex. 77437 District No. 7 Mrs. Betty Jurica, Rt, 2, Box 899, Corpus Christi, Tex. 78415 Addresses of Lodge Secretaries 1. rank Texasu, Fayetteville, Tex, Mrs. Annie Cmajdalka, P.O. Box 87, Fayetteville, 78940. Meetings 2nd Sunday in March, June, Sept., and Dee. 1 p. m.

4. Karel Havlieek Hallettsville, Erwin J' Route 3, Box 381-C Elallettsville, 77964. Meeting 2nd Sunday, 2 p. m.

5. Tioga, Tioga, Mrs. Lorene Schroeder, Rt. 2, Box 87, Whitesboro, 76273.

Meeting 2nd Sunday, 2 p.m., in Feb. April, July, and Nov. 6, Moraviti Brath — Cottonwood.

Mrs. Barbara Jean Hykel, Route 2, Box 195A, West, 76691. Meeting 1st Sunday each month.

7. Rovnost--Caldwell, Helen M. jurica, Rt. 1, Box 53, Caldwell, 77836.

Meeting 2nd Sunday, each month.

8, Prapor Svobody-Weimar, Emil G. Shumbera, Rt. 1, Box 41, Weimar, 78962. Meeting 3rd Sunday of March, June, Sept., and Dec. 9. Slovan—Snook, Alfred Schoenemann, Rt. 2, Box 157, Somerville, Texas 7787". Meeting 1st Wed night of the month at 7:30 p. m.

10. Texaskt Mir — Shiner, Mrs. Patricia (George) Velek, Rt. 2, Box 143H, Shiner 77984. Meeting: 3rd

19. Velehrad—Velehrad, Mrs. Ella J. Lichnovsky, Rt. 4, Box 185, Schulenburg, Texas 78956. Meetings 2nd Sun. every 3rd month.

20. Komenskt, Granger, Mrs. Rita Marburger, PO Box 71, Granger 76530. Meeting 2nd Fri. 8 p. in. of each month.

21. Fr. Falacky, Engle, Eddie Ktibecka, Rt. 4, Box 266, Schulenburg, 78956. Meeting 1st Sun. each month 2 p. m.

22. Jiri Washington — Cat Springs, Sam Zubicek, Rt. 1, Box 185, Cat Springs 78933. Meeting 1st Sunday in June.

23. Nova Morava, Moravia, Ms .clattie Brossmann, Rt. 4, Box 31, Bchulenburg 78956. Meeting 2nd Sun. Mar. June, Sept., Dec..

24.e eskf Prapor, Cyclone -- Mrs. Nelda Marek, Rt. 1, Box 86, Cameron, Tx. 76520. Meetings 2nd Wednesday each month, 7:30 p. in.

25. Ennis — Alvin Nesuda, Rt. 5, Sun Ridge Rd., Ennis, 75119. Meetings held 2nd Wednesday night of each month, at 8 p.m.

26. Slovan Jihu, Skidmore, Mrs. Annie Mae Cox, Box 32, Tynan, 78391.

Meeting 1st. Sunday in March, June, Sept. and Dec.

28. Karel Jona — East Bernard Albert Lupik, PO Box 64, East Bernard, 77435. Meeting 1st. Sunday of each month at 2 D. in.

29. Praha, Taylor, Michael Kaiser, Rt. 2, Box 23, Taylor, Tx. 76574.

Meeting 2nd Sunday of each month at 4 p.m.

30. Ilvezda Jihu — Talton.

Mrs. Anthony Dorotik, Rt. 3, Box 209BB, El Campo 77437. Meeting 1st Sunday, at 1:30 p.m.

31. Fokrok Slovanu, Yoakum, Marvin Kunetka, 318 Pat Cleburne St., Yoakum, 77995. Meeting. 2nd. Sunday every quarter.

32 Naginec, Victoria, Becky Richardson, 2406 E. Mockingbird, Apt. A-5, Victoria 77901. Meeting: 1st Wednesday, each month.

33. Hvevda Miru, Bleiblerville, Mrs. Lillie Mikeska, Rt. 1, Box 7, Bletblerville 78931. Meeting: 2nd Sunday of each month.

35. Nove Kvity, Elk, Alb. L. Banik, Rt. 1, Bx 283, West 76691. Meeting 2nd Sun. of each month, 3 p.

36. West — West, Jerome Kopeckt P. 0, Box 304, West, 76691. Meet• tngs quarterly.

38. Osveta, Smithville, Jerry Stepan, Rt. 2, Box 87, Flatonia 78941. Meeting 2nd Sun., 2 p. m. of each mo.

39. Bedrich Smetana, Bryan, Mrs. Main; Luza, 3809 Elaine Drive, Bryan, 77801. Meeting 2nd Wed. 710 p. m. of each month.

40. Ceehoslovan, Hillje. Alb. Kresta Rt. 1, Box 146, El Campo, 77437.

Meeting 2nd. Sun. of each month at 2 D. m.

41. Nova Ratolest, Port Lavaca, Laura A. Alexander, 622 % N. Virginia, Port Lavaca 77979. Meeting: 2nd Sunday of each month.

42. Waller County, Waller, Charles Kulhanek, Rt. 2, Box 7, Waller, Tx 77484. Meetings: April, July, Oct., and Jan. 44. Ceiti Bratit, Industry, Miro L Petrusek, Rt. 2, Box 142, New Ulm, 78950. Meeting quarterly, March, June, Sept., Dec., 2nd Sun. 1:30 p.m.

47. Hvezda Texasu, Seaton, Mrs. Delores Skrabanek, Rt. 3, Box 240 Temple, Tx 76501. Meeting 1st Sun. of each month.

48. Vyiehrad, Beyersse lle. Mrs. Sharon Beran, Rt. 2, Box 46B, Taylor, Texas 76574. Meeting first Sun. of each month at 3 p. m.

49. Pokrok Rowena Rowena, Miss Pauline Shiller, BoX 362, Rowena 76875. Meetings: first Sunday in March, June, Sept., and Dec.

Wednesday, May 17, 1978 50. El Campo, El Campo, Mrs. Anna Bartos, Rt. 1, Box 299, El Campo, Tx 77437. Meetings: 1st Wed of Mar., June, Sept. Dec. 51. Vernost, Ellinger, D. A. Duren PO Box 116, Ellinger, 78938. Meeting 2nd Wednesday in Mar. June Sept. and Dec. 54. Jaromir, West, Robt. A. Wright, 807 N. Davis, West 76691. Meeting: 2nd Sunday, March, June, Sept., and Dec., at 3 pm.

57. Jan Hus, Gonzales, Fred A. Havel Jr., P.O. Box 121, Gonzales 78629.

Meeting: 1st Sunday, each month.

58. Columbus, Hungerford, Mrs. Melvin Marek, PO Box 557, Pierce, 77467. Meetings 2nd Tues., 7 p.m., at Elsie Konvicka's house.

63. Pokrok Sweet Home, Sweet Home, Felix Judea, Rt. 2, Box 197, Yoakum, 77995. Meeting 3rd Sunday of each month at 2 p. m.

65. Prapor Magnolia, Crosby, Jerry Prochazka„ P.O. Box 634, Crosby 77532. Meeting 2nd Sunday in Jan. Mar, June, Sept., and Dec. 1:30 P. m.

66. Slovanska Lipa, Waco, Mrs. Darlene Engelke, 1605 N. 16, Waco, Tex, 76707. Meeting 3rd Sun., of the mo.

67, Bratil Svobody, Schulenburg, Emil Pesek, 604 Herder, Schulenburg 78956. Meeting 1st Sunday, quarterly.

68. Vesmernost, Nelsonville. Lillie M. Shupak, Rt. 1, Box 350, Bellville, 77418. Meeting 2nd Sunday, 2 p. m. of each month.

72. Pokrok Jihu, Cameron, Emilie Hearell, Rt. 1, Box 285, Cameron, Tx 76520. Meetings: 2nd Sunday in Jan., April, July, and Oct. 73. Sam Houston, Seymour, James W. Haisler, Rt. 1, Seymour 76380. ieeting 1st Sunday of each mo..

74. Borovy Haj, Lovelady, Creola Wilcox, 118 Pineview Dr., Crockett 75835. Meeting: 2nd Monday, each month at 7:30 p.m.

76. Neodvislost, Wichita Falls, Mrs. Diane Sottek, 2004 Gloria Lane, Wichita Falls 76309. Meeting: April, Oct., and Dec. 77. Hvezda Praporu, Bomarton. Mrs. Lillie Ptacek, Rt. 2, Seymour 76380.

Meeting: 3rd Sunday, quarterly.

79. Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, Monta D. Foster, 109 Norwich Glen Victoria 77901. Meeting: 2nd Sunday, each month, 2 p.m.

80. Tyrs, Holland, Alvin D. Martinets, Rt. 1, Holland 76534. Meeting: 1st Sunday, 2 p.m.

81, Needvil le, Needville, Mrs. Mary Werner, 2414 - Ave 0. Rosenberg, 77471. Meeting 2nd Sunday, 2 p. m., Oct. thru April; 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., May thru Sept.

82. Cechii Domov, Ennis, Miles S. Strunc, Rt. 5, Ennis Texas 75119.

Meeting 2nd Sunday of the month.

84. Fokrok Dallas, Dallas. Mrs. Evelyn Salac, 3895 Cortez Drive, Dallas 75220. Meeting 3rd Mon. night of each month.

85. Pokrok Haskell, Weinert, Mrs. J. C. Baty, Rt. 2, Box 15, Munday.

76371. Meeting 2nd Sunday of each month.

87. Hvezda Svobody, Temple, Mrs. Dorothy Chervenka, 1615 E. Barton, Dr., Temple, 76501, Meeting 2nd Friday of each month.

88. Pokrok Houstonu, Mrs. Ellen Gill, 1435 Beal St., Houston 77008.

Meet 2nd Monday, at 7:30 p.m..

89. Rfeiovt Dviir, Rosebud, John J. Plasek, Box 513, Rosebud, 76570.

Meeting 2nd Sunday, 1 p. m. of each month in American Legion Hall.

90. Slovanske Sdruieni, Stamford, Mis. Annie Vrzalik, Rt. 2, Box 26 Stamford, Tx 79553. Meeting once a year in January.

91. San Jacinto, Crosby, Mrs. Georgia Lostak, 100 Faith St., Highlands, 77562. Meeting 1st Sunday of March, June, Sept., Dee., and a special meeting in mid January.

92. Svaz Cechoslovatui, Fort Worth, Mrs. Christine Zich, 3217 Lubbock Ave., Ft. Worth, 76109. Meeting 2nd Sunday 2 p. m. of each month.

03. Karnes, Hobson, L. F. Pustejovsky, Rt. 2, Box IP, Karnes City 78118. Meeting 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p. in. each month at 506 S. Market.

94. Dennice, Wheelock, Cecil Dickson, 1307 Garden Ln., Bryan, 77801.

Meeting 1st Sun. of each month 1:30 p. m.

95. Ceskt Den, Seymour, Emil Holub, 808 W. Oregon, Seymour, '76380.

Meeting 3rd Sunday quarterly.

97. Placedo, Placedo, Dorothy J. Fuzzell, Gen. Del., Placedo, 77977.

Meeting: 2nd Monday night, each month, at 7 pm.

100. Pokrok Miadeie, Sebesta, Miss Clara Schoenemann, Rt. 2, Box 236, Somerville, 77879.

101. Pokrok Gainesville, Gainesville John Samek, Jr., Rt. 1, Box 143 Valley View, 76272. Meeting 2nd Sun. of every other month.

17 103. Pokrok Flatonia, Flatonia, A. J. Dostalik, Rt. 1, Box 249, Flatonia, 78941. Meeting 1st Sun. of first month and last month of year.

106. Cecho-Moravan, La Grange, J. C. Spacek, Sr. 705 S. Madison St. La Grange, 78945. Meeting 1st Sunday of each month.

107. Rozkvet Zapadu, Floresville, Mrs. Pauline Pavliska, Rt. 2, Box 154, Floresville 78114. Meeting 1st Sunday of each month with the exception of Jan. July and Sept.

110. Jan Rosickt, Kaufman, Willie Tanidek, Rt. 3, Box 190, Terrell, 75160. Meeting 2nd Sunday of each month.

112. F. B. Zdrubek, Guy, Mr. 011ie A, Miller. P. 0. Box 336 Guy, 77444.

Meeting 2nd Sunday, 2 p. in., of each month.

114. Vyzovice, Fairchilds, Alvin Brazda, 405 Main St., Richmond 77469. Meeting quarterly, 1st Sunday.

116. Rozkvit Cooks Point, Cooks Point. Thomas CannOn, PO Box 372, Caldwell 77836. Meeting 2nd Sunday 2 p. m., of each month.

117. Robstown, Robstown, Mrs. Helen Pavelka, Rt 4. Bx 118, Robstown, 78380. Meeting 1st Sunday in Mar., June, Sept. and Dec. 120. Pokrok Deanville, Deanville, Joe Fritcher, 1813 W. Hwy. 21, Caldwell 77836. Meeting every 3rd month on 1st Sunday.

122. Nova Doba, Wallis, Dennis Kofenek, Rt. 1, Box 314-A, Wallis, 77485. Meeting 2nd. Sunday of every other month beginning in Jan. 125. Touha, Westhoff, Edwin A. Baros, PO Box 145, Westhoff, 77994.

Meeting 2nd Sun. Quarterly.

126. Dubovt Hal Ross, (Merged with Lodge 54, West) 129. Ladimir Klacel, Edge, Jerry No vosad, Sr., Rt. 1, Wheelock, 77882 Meeting 1st. Sun., 1 p.m. of each mo 130. Jaro, Dallas, Mrs. Martha Vrla, 6641 Patrick Drive, Dallas, 75214.

Meeting 2nd Sun. of each month.

133. San Antonio San Antonio, D. F. Netek, Sr., 3907 Skylark, San Antonio, Tx 78210. Meeting 3rd Sunday, 2 p. m. of each month.

134. Bratiejov, Crowell, Fred R. Vecera, Rt. 2, Crowell 79227. Meeting 10. Jan. 135. Volna Cechie, Ennis, Mrs. Mary Lainovskt, Rt. 1, Ennis, 75119 Meeting 2nd. Sunday, 2 p. in. of each month.

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18 137.Taft, Taft, Mrs. Viola Cabla, 814 E. Main, Sinton 78387. Meetings: 4th Sunday of month.

138. Vytrvalost, Ganado, Mrs. Sophie Dybala, Star Route, Box 10-A, Ganado, 77962. Meeting Mar., June, Sept. and December.

139. Danbury, Danbury, T. H. Lostak, Box 194, Danbury, 77534. Meeting 2nd Wed. night of each month.

141. Ceehoslovak, Sealy, Debi Knight, 532 Columbus Rd., Sealy 77474, 142.Stefanik, Houston. Alice Jochen 8416 Cedarbrake, Houston 77055.

Meeting 1st Friday, each month, 8 p.m.

143. Primal, Inez, Mrs. Ida T. Ma reth, 1104 E. Melrose St., Victoria, Tx 77901. Meeting 3rd Fri. of each month.

147. Vesela Osada. Jourdanton, Mrs. Willie Ventrcek, P. 0. Box 831, Jourdanton, 78026. Meeting 1st Sunday of each month.

148„ Elmaton, Blessing, Mrs. Lillian illotek, Box 65, Blessing 77419.

Meetings ist Sunday, 2 p. m. monthly.

149. Thomas Jefferson, Alvin. Mojmir Truksa, Rt. 2, Box 385, Alvin, Texas 77511. Meeting 2nd Sunday, every three months.

151. Wharton, Wharton. Miss Carolyn Bucek, P.O. Box 1262, Wharton 77488. Meeting 2nd Sunday of each month.

153. Pokrok Renview, LaSalle, Mrs. Wayne Wagner, Box 545, Vanderbilt, Tx 77991. Me.etings quarterly.

154. Fort Worth, Fort Worth, Mrs. Mary Renfro, Rt. 10, Box 613, Fort Worth,76135. Meeting 2nd Sunday 3 p. m. of each month.

155. Hlava Texasu, Austin, Raymond Prasatik, 3000 Enfield Rd. Austin, Tx 78703. Meeting 1st Sunday of each month.

156.Pokrok Baytown, Baytown, Joan Vojacek, 400 Chandler, Baytown 77520. Meeting: dirst Monday, each quarter.

157. Rezkvet na Plains, Littlefield, Mrs. Ernest Kristinek, Rt. 7, Box 834 Lubbock, 79401. Meetings quer5erly.

160. T. G. Masaryk, San Angelo, Robert Grigar, 2763 Southwestern Ave., San Tx 76901. Meeting 2nd Sunday, quarterly.

161.La Parita, Jourdanton, Mrs. Tillie Vaichar, Rt. 1, Box 55, Jourdanton 78026. Meeting 2nd Sunday of March, June, Sept., and Dec.

162. Pokrok Brazoria, Iowa Colony, Geraldine Kucera, Rt. 1, Box 223G Rosharon, Tx 77583. Meeting 2nd Sunday, 2 p.m., each month.

164. J. R. Kubena, Rio Hondo, Mrs. Matilda Krupala, Rt. 2, Box 61, Harlingen 78550. Meeting 2nd Sunday, every three months.

167. Penelope, Penelope, Miss Sharon Howard Box 94, Penelope 76676.

Meeting 1st Sunday quarterly.

Tx 77373. Meetings 2nd Tuesday of each month.

184. Moulton, Frank C. Wagner, Rt. 3, Box 194 Shiner, Tx 77984. Meetings 2nd Wednesday of month, 7:30 p.m.

185. Hill Country, New Braunfels.

Mrs. Beatrix Parker, Rt. 1, Box 229AA, Converse, Tx. 78109. Meetings lst Thursday of month, 7:30 p.m.

168. Progressive Lodge, Jourdanton, Mrs. Evan Barta, 303 Coughran Road, Pleasanton, 78064. Meetings quarterly.

169. Bluebonnet, Brenham, Mrs. Raymond Bednar, Sr., Rt. 4, Box 355 Brenham, 77833. Meetings 2nd Monday of March, June, Sept., and Dec.

187. Spirit of Round Rock. Ms. Wilma M. Peterson, 103 Vista Ave., Round Rock 78664.

170. Lake Jackson, Mrs. Janace Hilsher, 403 Walnut, Lake Jackson 77566. Meeting: 1st Tues. each month, at McKay Real Estate office, 505 McKay Loop Dr., elute, Tex.

189. Bryan-College Station, Claudia Novosad, Rt. 1, Box 83, Bryan 77801.

Meetings 2nd Sunday, each month.

172. Pasadena, Mrs. Lillia Mae Peter 4907 Holly Park Dr., Pasadena 77505 Meeting: 2nd Wed., each month, 7:30 p.m.

173. Galveston, Ms. Mary Lou Huepers, 5021 P. I/2, Galveston, 77550.

Meetings: 3rd Sunday of each mo.

174. Rockdale. Mrs. Florian C. Skubal, Rt. 1, Box 42, Rockdale 76567. Meeting: 3rd Wed., at Bank Community Room.

175. Fort Bend, Rosenberg. Mrs. Helen Bryson, Rt. 1, Box 121, Richmond 774 c . Meeting: 2nd Sunday of each month.

176. Houston Northwest, Ms. Arlene Prather, P. 0. Box 55975, Houston 77055. Meeting: 3rd Monday, each month, at 7:30 p.m.

177. Academy, Mrs. Dorothy Lisenbe, Rt. 1, Box 2'42, Bonen, .00lsi Meetings 2nd Wednesday, each mo.

178. Pinewood Heritage, Longview, Ms. Jutta H. Mozingo, 313 Fairview, Longview 75602. Meeting: 3rd Sunday of each month, 2nd Sun. Dec. 179. Warrenton. Mrs. Fritz (Jeanette) Schoenst, Rt. 1, Box 118, Carmine 78932. Meetings 2nd Friday each month.

180. The Good Life. Sandra Barabas 808 Sundown Trail, Burleson 76028.

Meeting date selected each month.

181. Montgomery County, Paul Pasemann, 9710 Dalmully, Spring,

188. Deerest, Centerville. Mrs. Dianne Howie, Rt. 1, Box 367, Centerville, Tx. 75833. Meeting 7:30 p. m., 1st Mon. each month.

SLAVONIC BENEVOLENT ORDER OF THE STATE OF TEXAS SPJST OFFICERS Nick A. Morris, President Joe B. Hejny, Vice President Leonard D. Mikeska, Sec'y-Treas.

Jerry Mikulas, Jr. Fin. Secretary AU of P. 0. B. 100, Temple, 76501 Reuben B. Lesikar, Legal Adviser, P. 0. Box 248 -- Temple 76501 DIRECTORS John A. Kubena, P. 0. B. 308, La Grange, 78945 Henry E. Vitek, P 0 B. 67, Granger, 76530 Cyrill (Sid) Pokladnik, 2924 Elm St., Dallas, Texas 75226.

Stanley Broz, P. 0. Box 33, Lowake, Texas 76855.

Louis Hanus, 2525 West T. C. Jester Blvd., Houston, Tx 77008 Matt S. Vanek, 1009 Northgate, Victoria, Texas 77901 Bob Bayer, Route 2, Box 154A, Floresville, Texas 78114 Editor Rudy. J. Sefcik Box 85, West 76691 Publication Committee Ed Mazanec, Rt. 9, Box 387, Waco Texas 76705 State Field Manager Silas Smith POE 100, Temple, Texas 76501

Wednesday, May 17, 1978 State Youth Director Dorothy Massey P. 0. B. 100, Temple 76501

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Explanation:

Seventeen lodges have not completed and returned the blank form that was mailed to them requesting the names of officers, and the meeting dates for 1978. In all such instances, where a report was not received, the name and information from the previous year are listed on this report.

In some lodges the financial secretary handles all correspondence, etc., and the secretary acts as the recording secretary only. In those instances, where such information has been received, the name of the financial secretary has been listed.

Fraternally, Leonard D. Mikeska Secretary-Treasurer --- SPJST — (Continued from page 15)

DIDer prize winners were the mothers: Mrs. Bobby Roye, Mrs. Edward Krpec and Mrs. Bill Yockey.

Refreshments of punch and cake were then served.

Refreshment Committee for the month of June — Mrs. Lad Srubar, Mrs. Edward Krpec and Mrs. Kenneth Korenek.

We worked on craft making eggshell covered bottles.

Fraternally, Karen Kahanek (13) (5-10-78) Reporter SPJST — LODGE NO. 58, HUNGERFORD

Dear Readers, The Hungerford Youth Club held its monthly meeting on May 5th, at 6:30 p.m. Phyllis Spacek called the meeting to order.

The dues were collected and roll called.

Under old business we discussed YAD and camp.

In new business we passed out

entry blanks, camp applications and the new rule books.

We also elected officers and they are: President Mona Holmes, Vice President Connie Marek, Treasurer Anthony Spacek, Secretary Melissa Brandt, Reporter Phyllis Spacek, Parliamentarian Michael Marek.

Our, recreation committee consists of Sandra Spacek, Sheryl

19 Marek, Jackie Marek and Pamela Brandt.

The meeting was adjourned and refreshments were served.

Fraternally, Phyllis Spacek (5-10-78) Reporter SPJST

er's Day card contest; Jeanie Dorotik won 2nd, and Marcy Dorotik, won 1st. We received prizes for it.

I picked a flower, it was an ivy plant, for my mother for Mother's Day. Door prizes were drawn for the mothers.

Cards were given out to be filled out for camp. I can't wait until we go; it's always so much fun.

I hope all the mothers had a happy Mother's Day. Fraternally, (5-11-78) Michelle Siubar (9) - SPJST LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON

HIM VANES Vice President LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO

Dear Readers, Lodge No. 50 El Campo Youth Club met at the home of Mrs. James Sebesta.

The meeting was opened with the pledge to the flag. Then we discussed YAD and camp.

There were nominations for new officers who will be elected in the May meeting.

Later on in the meeting, we worked on our scrapbook and had refreshments.

After the meeting the game committee had some games for us to play outside.

Door prizes were won by Lori Henderson and Denise Rek. There were 17 members and two special guests who attended our April meeting.

The next meeting will be May 17th at the home of Mrs. Eugene Rek. I hope to see everyone there!

Fraternally, Kim Vanek (12) (5-8-78) Vice President - SPJST — LODGE NO. 30, TRITON

Dear Vestnik Readers, The Taiton SPJST Youth Club held its meeting May 7th. The meeting was very interesting, we also worked on craft decorated bottles which were very pretty.

I won third place in the Moth-

Dear Members, Our youth club held its monthly meeting Friday night, April 28th.

Karen Jochen was our acting president due to the absence of Carol Lueckemeyer, and William Jani,k was our secretary due to Linda Norris' absence.

William Janik led in the pledge of allegiance to our flag.

We had a bake sale on April 15th and did real well on it.

We had election of officers for the year 1978-1979. The officers are: President — Karen Jochen Vice President — William Hobartsch Treasurer — Dennis Veselka Secretary — William Janik Telephone Committee — Annie Pavlicek Dwayne Sergeant-at-Arms Norris We had three adult visitors: Mrs. Janik, Mrs. Jochen and Mrs. Pavlicek. We always welcome visitors.

Last month at our regular meeting we had a nice surprise. We had Mrs. Dorothy Massey, our state youth director; Mr. Richard Wahlberg, our district youth counselor; Mark Wahlberg, our District V king, and Mrs. Wahlberg, youth leader from Lodge 88 came to see us. Please come again.

Door prizes went to Karen .Tochen, William Janik, Dwayne Norris and Zendal Peels.

Remember camp and YAD are coming up real soon.

I'll see all of you at the next meeting.

Fraternally, Dennis Veselka (14) (5-6-78) Treasurer

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20 LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Dear Readers, The Taiton Youth Club met Sunday, May 7th, at 2:30 p.m. at the Taiton Community Center.

President Clare Dorotik called the meeting to order. Marcy Dorotik led the pledge and Clare Dorotik said the prayer.

Everyone was reminded to sell the wedding cards the club is selling for a project.

YAD cards were handed out and anyone who is interested in entering craft, talent and royalty at YAD, should fill out the cards and bring them to the June meeting.

Mothers' who provide transportation to and from camp will receive $20; our summer camp will be held June 19th through 22nd.

Members who are working for points should turn in their points for March, April, and May in at the end of this month.

Everyone should start paying their dues for the coming year; they are 5 cents a month or 54 cents a year.

We had election of officers for 1978-79 and they are: President Karen Kahanek, Vice President Sherry Krpec, Secretary Yvonne Krpec, Treasurer Diane Dluhos, Assistant Treasurer Roxanne Yockey, and Reporter Vicki Dorotik.

We had a Mother's Day program and several members read poems.

Then we played a game and the winner of the game was Yvonne Krpec.

The Mother's Day cards were judged and the winners were: Ages 6-9 — 1st Jean Dorotik, 2nd Marcy Dorotik, and 3rd, Michelle Srubar; ages 10-12 — 1st Vicki Dorotik, 2nd Rudy Laitkept; ages 13-17 — 1st Yvonne Kresta, 2nd Brenda Kresta, and 3rd, Melissa Zboril.

The door prize winners which were all mothers were Mrs. W. A. Yockey, Mrs. Edward Krpec and Mrs. Bobby Roye.

For craft we then decorated small bottles with crushed eggshells and sprayed and glittered them.

Afterward we had refreshments consisting of cake, cookies, and punch.

Fraternally, (5-10-781 Clare Dorotik (17) SPJST

(Youth Letters continued, page 21)

From The Supreme Lodge STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL, 1978 TOTAL RECEIPTS: $

Bonds Mortgage Loans Certificate Loans Certificate of Deposit Annuities Dividend Interest on Bonds Interest on Certificate Loans Interest on Certificate of Deposit Interest on Mortgage Loans Premiums Royalties and Minerals Rent Application Fee

829.31 228,259.32 5,477.69 100,000.00 554.27 229.56 28,554.54 3,549.18 2,222.57 95,036.40 152,510.65 372.00 4,000.00 2,689.00

TOTAL RECEIPTS CASH (3-30-78)

624,284.49 116,547.55

BALANCE

740,832.04

DISBURSEMENTS: Mortgage Loans Certificate Loans Death Claims Matured Enaowments Premium Refund to Members Surrender Value Reinsurance Home Account Expense Annuities Actuary and Computer Advertising Appraisal Expenses Commissions, Adult Commissions, JT Commissions Override Contributions District Youth Counselors District Allocation Fraternal Activities Hospitalization Legal Services Expense Publication Committee Organizational Expense Postage Medical Exams Non-Medical Exams Office Maintenance Office Rent Vestnik Salary, Directors Salary, Editor Salary, Employees Salary, Officers SPJST History Project Stationery and Supplies Supreme Lodge Meetings Tax — FICA, FUTA, TEC Telephone Travel Expense, Officers and Directors .....

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230,273.89 100,000.00 38,053.50 14,409.48 18,399.81 19,915.92 5,251.93 3,555.86 1,001.25 762.74 1,866.76 1,277.12 18,633.29 416.11 2,776.72 3,259.67 1,079.57 750.00 592.05 1,142.34 902.36 902.89 4,366.36 3,069.00 1,046.00 2,348.52 1,776.57 4,000.00 10,122.16 1,400.00 1,685.40 10,955.00 8,661.56 120.95 307.08 2,419.48 1,800.57 613.03 446.34

Wednesday, May 17, 1978

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Travel Expense, State Field Manager Travel Expense, Editor Travel Expense, State Youth Director Workshopz Youth Activities Youth Camp Expense Bonus

317.95 53.20 262.88 666.46 5,647.92 26095 137.82

TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS GASH (4-30-78)

527,70846 213,123.58

BALANCE

740,83294

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

213,123.58 3,171,522.75 18,640,341.73 605,065.12 56,378.58 802,466.84 803,511.82 54,448.54

BALANCE

$24,346,85896 Fraternally, Jerry Mikulas, Jr. Financial Secretary

INCOME FROM LODGES FOR APRIL, 1978 LODGE

AMOUNT

1

133.29

4 5 6 7 8 9 13 15 17 18 19 20 21 23 24 25 26 28 29 30 31 32 33 35 36 38 39 40 41 42 44 47 48 50

728.84 21.03 986.89 509.09 16.99 1,478.79 665.23 923.77 1,434.37 1,698.55 122.16 2,808.12 21.13 545.07 2,698.73 2,438.31 164.39 527.32 4,077.01 1,175.58 67.51 1,859.18 847.75 1,815.77 64.05 428.43 883.78 538.58 163.96 403.11 313.77 5,159.25 1,273.36 1,313.61

LODGE

51 54

AMOUNT

131.92 1,087.65 265.62 e3 65 627.95 66 5,879.75 321.80 67 68 478.11 72 309.89 73 87.94 74 5,785.14 76 99.37 77 147.93 79 2,231.53 80 2,788.20 81 1,914.81 84 5,385.20 4,197.77 87 88 32,126.51 89 1,897.93 90 1,011.78 91 2,438.63 92 3,613.31 93 344.05 94 1,798.34 95 135.68 97 18.05 100 6.32 101 109.61 19.22 103 107 668.57 48.41 110 111 (unassigned) 258.40 112 363.71 82.10 114 99.47 1.16 633.47 117 120 152.65

LODGE 129 130 133 134 137 138 139 142 143 147 148 151 153 154 155 156 157 160 161 164 168 173 174 1 175 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 188 189 H Office

AMOUNT

17.25 1,194.52 634.52 47.90 506.58 23.99 2,610.93 2,205.67 420.49 7297 1,347.59 540.71 442.50 . 3,201.63 538.42 5'78.19 4,919.44 2,568.60 625.84 6.84 9496 701.31 1,238.15 1903.25 3,485.41 497.56 1,108.36 673.59 138.91 182.28 894.21 107.59 2,469.26 681.50 36.25

1$152,588.83 Fraternally, Jerry Mikulas, Jr. Financial Secretary - SPJST LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Members, The Seaton Youth Club held their regular monthly meeting May 5th, at 8 p.m.

Kim Mikulas called the meeting to order.

Gene Skrabanek led in the pledge of allegiance and club motto.

The minutes of the April meeting were approved as read by our secretary, Ellen Lucko.

Visitors were recognized. They were David Altenberg, Kathy Trlira, Mrs. Dean Mikeska, Mrs. Glen Hutka, Mrs. Sarah Wilscn, Mrs. Jimmy Bryant, Carrie Bryant and Mrs. John Edwards.

We held our election of officers.

They are as follows: President - Kim Mikulas Vice President - Rex May Secretary - Jerrie Ann Skra-

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22 banek Treasurer — Dianne Skrabanek Sergeant-at-Arms—Josef Morris Reporter — Sherry Skrabanek Asst. Treasurer — Scott Sodek Congratulations to the new officers and good, luck in the future meetings.

Birthdays in the month of May are: Elaine Zavodny, Jerry Bryant, and Theresa Zavodny. Happy Birthday!

We received two items of correspondence from the Elgin Youth Club and from Beyersville Youth Club in regards to their May Fete celebrations. We are sending Jerry May and Dianne Skrabanek to the Elgin May Fete and Jerry May and Sherry Skrabanek to the Beyersville May Fete.

Our king for YAD is Josef Morris and the queen is Dianne Skrabanek. Good luck!

Door prize winners were Jerry May and Deana Bryant.

Thank you youth club members who came to the dance on April 30th and the cleanup afterward.

I would like to thank the youth club for letting me be your reporter for the'past years. I have really enjoyed it. Good luck to Sherry, our new reporter.

Our next meeting will be June 2nd, at 7 p.m. It will be an hour sooner because we will be honoring the graduates.

Joyce Pechal (17) (5-8-78) Reporter -SPJSTLODGE NO. 30, TAITON Dear Readers, The meeting was called to order

by President Glare Dorotik. The pledge was led by Marcy Dorotik and the prayer was led by Clare Dorotik.

Old business consisted of craft cards for YAD and selling wedding cards.

New business was about election of officers and camp. We had election of officers. They are: President — Karen Kahanek Vice President — Sherry Krpec Secretary — Yvonne Krpec Treasurer — Diane Dluhos Asst. Treasurer — Roxanne Yockey.

Reporter — Vicki Dorotik Then we had a Mother's Day program. We also had a Mother's Day card contest. Winners were: Ages 6-9 — 1st Jean Dorotik; 2nd Marcy Dorotik, 3rd Michelle Srubar.

Ages 10-12 — 1st Vicki Dorotik, 2nd Rudy Laitkept; ages 13-17 — 1st Yvonne Kresta, 2nd Brenda Kresta, 3rd Melissa Zboril.

We also played a game which was the bean game. Then we made craft items which was decorating bottles with eggshells and spraying paint and glitter on them.

Door prize winners were Mrs. Edward Krpec, Mrs. Bobbie Roye and Mrs. W. A. Yockey.

Refreshments were cookies, cake and punch.

Fraternally, (5-11-78) Vicki Dorotik (12) - SPJST -

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 49, Pokrok Rowena, in behalf of our entire membership, express our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge sister, ALBINA HOLUBEC, whose tragic death was caused by the fire that destroyed her home, Monday, May 1st between 3 and 4 p.m.

Sister Holubec, 84, of Rowena, was born July 5th, 1893, in Elgin, to Karl and Rosalie Dusek Urban.

She was married to Joe Holubec Oct. 22nd, 1912, in Rowena. He preceded her in death August 14th, 1970.

She was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 49, for 58 years She attended our District IV meeting April 23rd held in Rowena, at which time she was honored and recognized with the over-50-year SPJST members in attendance. Their picture appears on page 12 of the May 10th edition of the liestnik.

For many of us it was our last visit with Sister Holubec.

She was an active member of our lodge in that she willin nly participated in our activities. Her age did

not deter her in helping us raise money for our building fund as recently as April 29th. The occasion was the Texas State Festival of Ethnic Cultures in Ballinger. The Czech booth was represented by SPJST Lodge No. 49, for which Sister Holubec made homemade egg noodles out of 72 eggs.

Services for Sister Holubec were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 3rd, in the Rains-Seale Chapel in Ballinger, with the Rev. Larry M. Correu, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Ballinger, officiating. Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery in Rowena.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ella Kudlacek of Ballinger; six sons, Alfons Holubec of Wall, Edward Holubec of Eola, Arnold and Julius Holubec of Rowena, Pete Holubec of Melvin, Melton Holubec of Hereford; a brother, Charlie Urban of Veribest; 23 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren.

Sister Holubec had eight children including two sets of twins. They were Alfons and Arnold, and Julia and Julius. Her daughter Julia (Mrs. Emil Smetana), died in 1966.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Mary Dusek Emil Havlak Pauline Shiller - SPJST — EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge Pokrok Dallas No. 84, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere s ympathy to the bereaved family of VICTOR EMIL KURC, who passed away on March 14th, 1978, at the age of 68.

Brother Kurc made his home in Grand Saline, and he is survived by his wife, Olga Kurc.

Services were held in Dallas at Restland and interment was at Restland Memorial Park in Dallas.

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

Resolution Committee: Evelyn Salac Lillie Jarma R. L. Sadecky - SPJST -

Wednesday, May 17, 1978

ITEMS OF INTEREST CONTROL HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE WITH MEDICATION Controlling high blood pressure often requires daily medication, advises a health education specialist.

High blood pressure, a serious chronic disease, has no symptoms to warn of its presence. The only way to know if blood pressure is high is to have it checked, Carla Shearer warns.

Ms. Shearer is with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, The Texas A&M University System.

High blood pressure is one factor associated with cardiovascular problems that's often overlooked.

The disease can be controlled in a simple manner, but people must first, recognise its existence, and, second, treat it properly.

With proper treatment, a person can bring his or her blood pressure down and can look forward to living a full, normal life.

Unfortunately, some people with high blood pressure think that headaches, (liminess or feeling tense means that their blood pressure is high. They associate "hypertension" with being tense or upset.

Actually, hypertension means high blood pressure, not tension or upset, the specialist explains.

Some people mistakenly take their antihypertension medication — which is intended for daily use — only when such "symptoms" appear.

Once a doctor prescribes medication for high blood pressure, it needs to 'be taken daily, Ms. Shearer cautions.

SPJST —

TEXAS SNEEZING SEASON NEVER STOPS Allergy season never lets up in Texas.

Just when "cedar fever" victims in Central Texas are breathing a sigh of relief, allergy-aggravating dust storms are starting up in West Texas. All across the state trees, weeds and grasses are starting to dump their, load of spring pollen.

The spring outpouring of pollen will only add to allergies for many

23 people. Different foods, house dust, pets and molds are common causes of allergies, are present all year.

Texas never gets cold enough to kill off lots of molds. The same temperature climate keeps something pollinating all year long in many parts of the state. Some people never escape because they have rarer, but equally bothersome, allergies aggravated by heat, cold or sunlight, the Texas Medical Association says.

The tendency to be allergic is a widespread, inherited tendency that about half the adult population and almost a third of children have.

Symptoms range from occasional runny nose and itchy eyes to rare, deadly reactions. The fatal allergic reactions occur most often from drugs and insect stings.

Drug reactions usually happen in a place such as a hospital or a doctor's office where medical help is quickly available. But to increase safety, people should know which drugs they are allergic to and they should notify medical personnel. A list in the pocketbook can be a handy reference and someone can find it easily if you are unconscious.

Wearing a special identification bracelet or necklace is even more easily identifiable. These devices also are recommended for people who have hidden conditions such as heart trouble, high blood pressure, diabetes or other diseases.

Medical identification tags can be bought in many drugstores.

Some companies sell a package deal that may include an identification tag, pocketbook card and toll-free number medical personnel can call to get information about you. The Medic Alert Foundation is another group dedicated to the medical identification concept. Write them at P.O. Box 1009, Turlock, Calif.

95380 for information on their identification program and who in Texas (usually insurance companies), distribute their products. Another handy place to list allergies to drugs is in the space provided on the back of the Texas driver's license.

Luckily, serious drug allergies are not as common as other allergies. There are several ways to cope with these other allergies.

Drugs, shots or avoiding certain substances may make it possible to

live with the problem. The Texas Department of Health says one out of three people with untreated hay fever will develop asthma, a more serious condition than mild allergies, so allergy victims should seek help. Some people with mild allergies are able to handle the problem just by taking over-the-counter drugs. The main thing to remember is to closely follow package directions and stop taking the drugs. if they have bad or no effects.

If trying a couple of over-thecounter drugs does not help, seek a physician's advice. Depending on the severity of allergy, the doctor may give prescription drugs and order tests to determine which substances give the patient trouble.

The doctor may order a series of tiny, painless shots designed to control the allergy and possibly make it go away. Once the source of the allergy is pinpointed, getting rid of it will help if it is possible.

The doctor also may- recommend keeping pets outside, thorough cleaning to get rid of house dust, not eating some foods, or doing other things.

- SPJST --DRUGS AND COSMETICS: We wish to inform you that we have: MORAL IA liniment, lrg. — $7.70 LAGUNA antiwrinkle night cream — $4.00 and last stock of ZDRAVITAMIN @ $7.50. Everything else is sold out.

EUROPEAN DRUGS -- LAGUNA COSMETICS, P. 0. Box 927, Laguna Beach, Calif. 92652.

SPJST

WANT ADS Manager-Caretaker for fraternal lodge facilities. Requires good personality and ability to deal with the public. Living facilities with utilities furnished and available on premises. Submit resume to SPJST Lodge No. 92, P.O.Box 819, Hurst,TX. 76053. (817-923-2489 or 817-838-2971 after 6 p.m.)

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SPJST

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE "I pledge allegiance to the Flag 'If the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation, under God, Indivisible, with Liberty and JusIce for all."

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PODPORA:- LIDSKOST BRAIRSTVI east Ceski

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(Vidal organ Slovanske Podporagei Jednety Stitu Texas, saleieue reins 1897 R0eNIK 66

Ono

17. kvetna 1978

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ODDIL DOPISOVATELU TAK VSELICOS Pite Aueika Houdkova MinulY tYden mela pohteb pi.

Botena Tupa z Ennis, maminka to piitelkyne Doris Foitove, ktera hie odeSla na yeenost. Pani Tupa byla rozena Hejkalova v k.ladenskern okresu a v tato zemi zila mnoho let. Mantel Josef Tupy ji ptedetel pied lety. Byla, elenkou enniskeho S1C1ho kroutku take da yno a vidy navatevovala schaze Kroutku na sokolovne. Zanechava tfi dcery a dva synovce Hejkalovi. Tak nas pokad ubYva a nihrada neni Pieji zesnule tichSt spanek a dceram jejim uptimnou mustrast nad odchodem maminky. Pohibena byla na Crisp hibitove.

Mantele Victor Huffovi a syn Victor z Corpus Christi pkijeli minulY tS/den sem do Dallas na tak zvanou "Super Market" konvenoi, ktere. se konala po 3 dni zde.

By11 hosty u jeho sestry pi. Frantitky Vitove, Pan Huff je stilt& kern piitelkyne Liddie Pavelkove, a v Corpus Christi jsme je dobte znali. Jsou elenove SPJST. Dnes rano jsem byla piekvapene, kdyi nas nayttivil pan SoleckS, z beskoslovenskeho vyslanectvi.

On se Nigel podivat na moji sbirku panenek a pohovotili jsme si o pamatnkch mistech ye stare vlasti. Pan Soleak jest velmi ptatelsky a velmi obliben v eeskkch osadach. Tette dnes odjel zpet na sve piisoWtte do Washingtonu a doufame, ze dpet ho spattime zde v Dallas a dekujem za navttevu.

Ptivezli ho mantele Zvolankovi k nam.

SPJST -

DVANACTY POLKA FESTIVAL V ENNIS, TEXAS Nas . vYroeni Polka festival se nam °pet krisne yydatil, aekoliv jsme opravdu melt strach z date, neb z rana drobne prtelo. Ale krat-

MATCE K NAROZENINAM Maminko ty moje holubieko sladka bila, dries je pamatka to chvile kdy ty jsi se narodila!

Myslivam si ze pfiroda byla sluncem cela ?data ze zaznely vtechny zvony kdy ptitla to chvile svati.

2aly ty jsi sama nesla dasto pod jich tizi klesla ale lasku Matieko ma ty jsi celou na mne vnesla.

2e se ptaci rozpivali vtemi tony, ktere znaji aby jen to matko moje do tivota uvitaly!

(Napsala Anna Kilnar z Houstonu) *

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Dost veru lanky ye svete a pies to mak) zcela, na proti tomu matieko Vy tolik jste ji mela.

Pro chude /ilea almuinu pro smutne poteteni — — a pro ty kdo yam kfivdili vidy vlidne odputteni.

Pied mnohYch lidi dobrotou ja v udiveni stala vta,k jak Vy ma Matieko jedina milovala.

(Zaslala Anna Itilnarove. z Houstonu). ce pied zahajenim prilvodu mestem v sobotu 6. kvetna se vyeasilo, a bylo sice chladnavo ale neprtelo. Slytela jsem, ze z alegorickYch vora spolek texaskk od Slovanske podporujici jednoty statu.

Texas obdriel prvni cenu a kdo obdriel druhou jsem zapomnela.

Tieti cenu obdrtely male deti ze tkoly katolicke sv. Jana neb byly obledeny v narodni kroje a sk3"rtrily pekny obrizek. Ja jsem nemohla bkt piitomni celemu priivodu 'astern take vtechny detally neznam, ale bylo to vte yell-

ce pane.

Prfivod mestem zapodal v 10 hodin rano a ulice vgechny byly zapinene lidzni odevg ad. Vsak take obecenstvo stalo ai skoro do stkedu ulie z obou stran pa eels deice linie kam pruvod tel. Nate desire deny moll opet sviij viiz kterSr jsem ozdobila s pomoci pkitelkyne pi. Rfigeny Fulisove ai z Wellington, Kansas, ktera pfljela s mangelem se podivat na na gi slavnost.

Take bratr Josef nam pomohl a dopadlo to pane. Mely jsme tentokrat 8 osob v krasnSrch &trodnich krojich z Moravy a tech a mezi nimi byli i dva panove. Jeden mel svatobotic0 kroj a druhST strignickSt (oba z Moravy) ktere se opravdu krasne vyjimaly. Vgak take kdyi tyto panove s jejich mangelkami pozdeji tancili tak sidtaly velmi piivabnk obrizek a Valli se pozornosti vgech. Byla jsem raft, ze jsme mely na voze tak pekne kroje puvodni a ze jsme sklidily velk y' potlesk od pkihligejieich. Chid vgdy abychom mohly se ukazat a pochlubit tim nejpeknejgim co my t egi a Movie& mame a uchovat si to nage dedietIvi stare vlasti rodid0.

PrOvod byl dosti velky a pa prAvodu pak byl merit' program na ulici kde pan Vladimir SoleckSr, kulturni rada z 6eskoabovenskeho vyslanectvi mel peknou fed a pi.

Zvolankova pak podavala slivoviel tem v krojich, pi. VIkovi podala chleba a pi. V. Janidkova str die stareho zpilsobu pohostinstvi. Bylo me kedeno, ze pry to bylo velice pane. Take pak zadalo se tandit na uliei v meste pki dobre hudiae a kaidk se veselil. Na vgeeh tfech sinich se podavaly dobre °betty a vAude men velkou navgtevu, take pozdnl hosts melt petit najfti misto u sto10.

Obedy byly velmi chutne a argeho bylo dost. Hudebnici zacali nam hrat a kolo bylo east° pine. Host0 bylo rrinoho odevgad. Nekteti byli

Ve stfedu 17. kvetna 1978 z Oklahomy, z New Jersey, Kansasu, Marylandu a take dvanactielenna skupina osob italskeho vodu z Louisiany (tito jezdi k nam katclYm rokem). Bylo jich take nekolik z Kal fornie a jeke z jinYch state ale jelikot to v2e z parneti, tak si v2e j nepamatuji. Take byli z j nYch mest v frlatem Texasu a sice z Grayson okresu z Granger, Refugio a od jinud.

Pane jsme se vespolek bavili a kdyi hudebnic; hrali a zpivali 'Ceske pisnieky, tak bylo eloveku tak krasne u srdce! My jsme byli v kam chodisobotu na SPJST me kaidoroene a hezky jsme se po bavili v2ichni.

V nedell rano zas se jelo do Ennis na KJT sin (katolickou) a i tam byla liana navAteva. abed byl velmi chutny a hudebnici zaCali hrat a pekne se to poslouchalo. Pozdeji odpoledne male deti ze Lkoly St. John's pekne zatandily Besedu a opravdu to mot hezky umely. Pan! Edward 1VIenSikova a sl. Annette Mentikova to mely na starosti a musim ze adkoliv se tidily jen dva tYdny taneit tu Besedu, te to umely znamenite a sklidily velky potlesk.

Musim se pochlubit, ze Mam o jednu panenku vice ve sve sbirce nebot7 v patek veeer na tom seznamovachn vedirku kterY se icons! na. KJT sin' prise! pan Valdimir SoleckY z Ceskoslovenskeho vyslanectvi ve Washinton, D. C. a pak me daroval peknou panenku v plzeriskem kroji jako darek a tak tedy mam nyni jiz 75 ve sve sbirce.

Je velice pekna a mini velkou radost z ni. Srdeene dekuji za darek a kdysi bude to pamatka pro pfigti generace aby ze 6eAl mai krasne kroje, a aby poznaly to kulturu slovanskou. Na tomto veeirku se sail 1;de z jinYch mest a state a bylo to hezke. My jsme se videli s lidmi ktere jsme znali, kdyi jsme bYvali v Corpus Christi ',fed- 35 lety a od to doby jsme se idell, cot byla zajimave. Take radi Jame vial' maniere Emil Nalzerovi a jejich dceru a vnoueata, ktere zname jiz mnoho let. Pozvali nag do Granger a my slibili, ze je navAtivime.

JeAte se musim =inn, se jsme men velkou radost se sejit s mantely Earl a Rftienou Fuhsorymi z Wellington, Kansas a mohli jsme

v jejich spolednosti bStti ptec celjr facia Beyersville a Elgin klubu festival. Jsou to velice ddbti a pti mlidetie.

Nove Many jsme ptijali: Lula teleti lide a doufirne, ze ptietirn rokem zas budou hosty mak jako Faye Belidek, Brian Patrick Fishbyli letos. Silbili, ze ptijedou zase er, Eusan Louise Jeemenek, Tama tedy se teeime. Snad za rok se my Marie Jedmenek, John Robert zase sejdeme v ptatelstvi se Yea- Jedmenek, Jerry Dale Jedmenek, Jr. rn!, a pteji si, aby ten 13. Polka Jerry Dale Jeemenek, Sr. a Helen festival byl zas tak fispeenjr jako Joseph Girndt. Vitame vas do nageho fidu a doufaxne, te se Vim ty ptedeele, a naveteva opet veliki jako vidy. Pfeil kaidernu yea to bude u nis ttednici a vSrbory podali jejich nejlep2i, a bud'ine dobrSrmi Arneridany tett) nal rodne zeme ale zprivy. Bratr Johnnie Hrtiska povaerne si toho naeeho eeskeho de- dal zprivu za bratra L. J. Motla, dictvi a udrtujeme si to krasnou kterjr byl nemocen a nebyl Ottoman. deskou tee dokud materna.

Zpravu za dozordi vStor podala Diky yearn, kteti ptispeli k itspechu na:seho festivalu, nebot' bez sestra Lillian Koeirek. Pro uprajejich pornoci bychom toho nedo- vu povinnosti atednika. a rybora, kizali. Jette ku konci bych rids podal zpravu bratr Frank spanpozdravovala veechny sve ptitele hel.

Na nas vftodni picnic se pHVenda a bude-li tyto tidky disti pi.

Frantleka Miikova ye Hluku na Mo hlisilo velice malo vSrbora na vyrave, tak ji pozdravuji z naeho pomoc. Bylo to odloleno do ptieti Texasu. Na shledanou milt krajane schilze. Sestry a bratti, ma-li se potadat piknik, jest nutno se ptizase v 1979. hlisiti na vjipomoc.

Anetka Houdkovi Vedouci mlidde sestra Evyon Dallas, Texas Kuredka podala jeji zprivu. MeLi -- WAIT — 37 elena ptitomm. Jejich taneeni RAD tin() 47, SEATON zibava potadina 30. dubna, se jim pane yydatila,. Take oznamovala Mile sestry a bratfi, Pfedseda Alfred Klusatek zahijil ze mime 5 Menu mlideee kteti bunaei kvetnovou schazi ptivitinim dou graduovat ze sttednich ekol.

Tito graduanti maji b$rt ucteni 'veech ptitomnYch. Povstanim jsme v nisi ptieti schazi, ktera se bude vzdali slib vernosti naeim vlajkam.

Nosiei vlajek byli Josef Morris a potadat 2. eervna v patek veder.

Nejpry bude podina veeefe v 7 Vincent Schiller. V2ichni Ufecinici hodin po veeefi v 8 hodin zapoebyli pfitomni. Navatevu jsme melt pi. Bill Messer, Ann Balusek, p. a ne schuze. Sestry jsou zdvotile pi. John Edwards. Barbara Mor- Mane, aby pfispely sality a sliulkYm peeivem. Maso obstare. fad. ris a Mary Lou 8krabanek. Nay -tevachnmbylaid.pf- Vtichni Mani jsou zvani. Tak pamatujte na 2. eervna v pitek wchodle zase.

Jelikcr2 14. kvetna jest svatek eer; nejpr y yeeete a pak schaze.

Dvetni ceny dostali sestra Lillian "Den Matek", ptedseda potadal Vtecky ptitomne maminky aby po- Koearek a bratr Pete Peoples.

Po ukoneeni schaze jsme melt vstaly, cot se take stalo. Bylo nam "veselou hodinku". piano "Happy Mother's Day" a byy print schazi Na shledanou Celobdafeni potleskem. li Se sesterskSrm pozdravem kem nas bylo 27 maminek ptitomAnnie Jakubec, dopis. no.

SPJST— ch Mena jsme Na listku nemocnSl KROU2EK CESKtCH 2EN V meli: bratry Albert Krupka, John DALLASU Maruna, L. J. Mott, Robert Kreha, Harry Kotrla a Joe B. HejnY. JeNovji vStor Kroueku byl ptedstli jsou jette nekteti jini nemoc- staven sestrou Helen Vrla st., ni a o nick nevim, ale VAem pfePovinnosti pfevzaly sestry: jeme brzke uzdravenii Ella Barton, jako pfedsedkyne Tajemnice sestra Delores 6kra- Anne Zvolanek, mistoptedsedkyne banek pfeeetla zapisky z minule Vlasta Jureik, pokladni schilze, ktere byly pfijate jak ete- Ann 8krabanek, tajemnice jsme men od Rose Kopeeek, platen! ptispevkil ne.

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Mary 8ebestik, dlenska, koresponka J. Kankrlik, dopisovatelka Za, onemocnelou Ann 8krabanek pfevezme dodasne J. Kankrlik povinost tajemnice. Odstupujicimu vYboru dekujeme za praei a das, IcterY pro Krou gek obetovaly, novym ufednicim mnoho zdaru v jejich snaze pokradovati v budouenosti. Schfize byla pekne navtlivena, hostitelky Atedre eas nom pfijemne ubihal. Sestra Zvolankova mimo sve filohy, je net cestovni poradce. Po zdafilem vYlete do Houstonu jsme v nejlepti nalade ptijati pozvani elenek "Ladies Circle" ye Forth Worth, a sejdeme se s nimi v dervenci.

Sestra Alice Roberts bude na TV "Bowling for Dollars" 30. kvetna Channel 8 v 6.30 veder. Vyhrala ug 2 trofeje, jednu na body -- 243 -- jednu vysokou serli 549 a odmenu za dobrY vYloon. Mame vidy radost z rispechu vtech narich sester a patel.

Je nam vtak Tito oznarnovati ,no nemocne. Sestry Rose Kopedek a Ann 81crabinek nebudou moci pro nemoc pfichazeti mezi nas po nejakY das a sestra Libbie Slovak musi do nemocnice tento mesic.

Schazi nam a proto doufame, ze nam je lekati brzo vrati.

S pozdravem J. Kankrlikova, dopis.

SPJST —

BYLI, JSME, A BUDEM! Je tomu diouhY eas, co jsem pod timto nadpisem obeas prispel do Vestniku. Kdykoliv mi ale dojde, vidy Po pravde feeeno, rovnou hledam eeskou east, zda jette existuje a zda ma, kdo odvahu napsati cokoliv desky. flikam odvahu, neb nejednou nine samotnemu se stane, ze se mi ptipornene.

"Jset v Americe, zde se mluvi anglicky"!? Nejsmutnejti na cele yeci je, ge to bYva obvykle natinec, neboli jak se fika, poturdenec. horti Turka! ! ! Nejsem ji g mlad, leecos jsem progil, leckdes jsem, byl ale nikde na svete se mi podobne, rilkdy nestalo. Nejhorti na veci je, tie jako itaidY natinec, hlede,* nasince, eventuelne se zapoji do e'eskeho spolku a nakonec mu tam feknou "mluv anglicky, nebo se anglicky naue!" Ja, mohu mluviti nekolika jazyky i anglicky, ale s natinei nebo v eeskem spolku

by nemeli ani v duchu hledet na me jako cizince, mluvim-li tesky!!

Je to jazyk me manly. Je to pro me ten nejkrasnejti jazyk na svete.

Je to to nejlepti zbrari pro natince kontrolovat a vla,stnit, at' jig je to deska organizace nebo spolek, nebot' jakmile jim fee zahyne, vte co jejich pfedei pro ne vybudovall ne jenom zahyne, ale se i ZTRATI! !

Ztrati se vte i hrdost, nebot' nemute se elovek hlasit k neeernu, co jell° jmeno ja,sne vyjadfuje, kclyg svfij jazyk a pfivod popire„ eventuelne se k nemu ani nehlasi.

Presto vte vetim, ge to neni na umreni, neb rnnozi, zvlatte ti miadi hledaji sviij puvod, nattevuji Ceske kurzy, jen vtude po Texasu, rostou, jako houby po deAti. Ja-osobne byl potadan od rnnoha natincii, vyhledati jim jejich Ptivod z matrik na Morave odkud jejich rodide nebo prarodiee pHAli, co byli, a kde i'ili. To dloveka jen poteti, jak nmohYm na, tom hledat v minulosti co a jak kde bylo.

Konec bfezna a zaeatek dubna v Rosenbergu na "Czech Fest" mnohY se divil co desetitisice, lidu se setlo. Je to ji g treti rok a vgdy nove rekordy navttevy. To Ake strachy, je nas rnradna, zvlatte ja,k je nekcie dobre jidlo, kolaee a pivo, muzika a tanec a ceske, pisnieka. Diky vtern a zvlaa.c ceske kapele od fadu Cislo 88 z Houston% jen je vinna, ge jsern si mohl uSoupat boty tancem, jak pekne vyhravala a bylo vehni mile poslechnout si deskYch pisnieek, jako hvezdieek, jen zpevaci a z Victorie, Galvestonu a Houston% PeveckY sbor od fadu Pokrok 38 po dva dny zpivali.

Po dlouhe dobe koneene Hlahol v Houstone zase pfedvedl desice divadlo. Zahrati 'desk& divadlo Texasu je neco, na co g mute kat.dY texasky nesinec bYti velmi hrdY a svoji pfitonmosti bYt sved kern neeeho, elm se mnoho lidi na zapadni pololcoull chlubiti minag e. Ano, Ceske divadlo je kvetinou Ceske existence. Ne jenorn, ze je to kultura, obrazek givota a zvykfi ze stare vlasti ale vale ochotnikfi, vefejne pfiznati svfij puvod a lasku k Ceske feel a tou feel pobavit ty, jen p isli. PHAlo Vas

hodne, Pravda z celeho Texasu i mimo Texas. Velmi nas potatilo, ag z Dallasu pfijel dokonce pinY autobus. Navttevnikilm clivadla, chci timto srdeene podekovati za vtechny ochotniky, jen g mesice na evidovali zpevohru "Romanek krasire cikanky" a 23. dubna nekteti s tremou, jini bez ni, ale vespolek s chuti a s radosti se snaz li zahrati to, co nejlepe. 8koda pro ty, co si nenatli eas a propasli tuto krasnou pfilegitost desk& zabavy, uslytet fadu novYch pisnieek a shledati se s tak mnoha krajany.

Lide dtete deske noviny, poslouehejte deske vysilani, zdravte se desky, nezapomerite, ze za maliekost par deseekti na "March of Dimes" mfigete dati zahrati eeskou pisnieku na stanici Rosenberg komukoliv, k jakekbliv pfilegitosti a vette, *ge je to nejlacinejti a nejjednoduti udelati druhemu iradost a sobe zadostiueineni ze delete dobte sobe, druhemu a hlavne Ceske pisniece, nebot' ty az to nebudou, bude vternu konec.

Karel Sicner — Houston SPJST

Ueme se iiesky Let Us Study Czech Lekce dvanicta — Lesson No. 12 Vowels and Consonants In Czech, the vowels are a, e, i, o, u, and y. They may be either short or long.

The rest of the letters in the alphabet are called consonantS. These consonants have about the

Ve stredu 17. kvetna 1978 same sounds as in English: b, d, f, ants: h, oh, k, d, t, n, and r and la, I, m, n, p, r, s, v, and z. are followed by the hard y or S. Examples: never the soft i or 1. chyba bude Tyrolak prsten vlohy doge] nYbri fazoj k ysati rano rytii Judy hrdina strana ley viii (Translate) • • mask, alma (Translate) The following are neuter conThe consonants b, d. h, v, and a sonants, and may be followed by have different sounds when Hwy either i, i, y or b, f, I, m, p, s v, appear at the end of a syllable or and z. at the end of a word. The d sounds bYti — bilk like a t, h, like oh, b, like p, a like fysiolog fialky plyn — like s, and v like an f.

Examples: (2 or more hmyz mimo syllables) syn (1 syllable) sirotek dub pohadka vysoko — vino vita kolibka jazyk zitra Web pouluizka Exercise rad blavka See if you can write a sentence, pluh vlhko using each word in the whole les(Translate) son, Copy all new words into your • • vocabulary collectlor. Be sure and Some consonants fall into a spe- look up all words you don't know cial category, because they do not the meaning of. have exact English equivalents: ----- SPAM CH — as in “loch" or the German "Bach" (has to be demonstrated to be heard correctly).

FROM THE EDITOR ucho, chystati, chyba, chiipka (Continued from page 2) G — as in gun, got; Mr. Solecky proved to be a very granit, gang gums. likable and intelligent person who as in cafe, cat; could carry on a conversation in kokka, knit educated Czech or English, alC — like is in mats, bats; though, of course, he had an actesta, cena cizi cent in English. Being the typical like oh in chair, church; courteous person, he knew that all Glen, Clovek, test. present could not understand J — like y in yet, yam; Czech, he requested to converse in jelen, jemnj, jed.

English for the benefit of all con— like sh in shoot, shirt; cerned. i•koda, gkola, iindel.

Your editor taped an interview — like the s in measure, pleasure with him in both Czech and English iertovali, ialudek, itirovka which was broadcast on the KHBR very hard for non-Czechs to Hillsboro American - Czech Hour say because there is no English program Sunday, May 7th and a equivalent. Remotely resembles rsh. number of people called to say Must be learned from someone who that they appreciated hearing him speaks Czech -- etenie, Ikea*. speak. Brother George Smajstrla, (Translate) here in West, has a short wave • • radio and transmitter and speaks c, d', t' The consonants, to "Ham" operators in Czechosloi and j are soft consonants and are vakia frequently and observed that never followed by the soft i or i he would have been pleased to meet coul by y or *. him. We regret that time was so bud' dlaii limited. We hope to see him in the fed' iidie future, sometime. Brother and iivot riffle Sister Calvin Chervenka met him girgi letiste in 19'77 connected with their trip to cars budieek Detva, Slovakia.

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IAA SCHODECH Na Radnickych schodech v Praze, ktore spojuji Hrackanske namesti s hornim koncem Nerudovy ulice, dokaie slunce vytvolit zajimove kresby. Nahoie schody vyUsfuji k Toskanskernu palaci. Dole jsou po stranach ozdobeny sochami sv.

Jana Nepomuckeho a sv. Josefa -chstfautor M. J. Brokoff).

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AURORA Z PlEttAN Model legendarni Aurory, dlouhi 165 cm, je vrcholnim dilem, naruiiveho modelaie Emila Weissa, zkuiebniho technika Ceskoslovenskeho astavu pro atestaci piistroju a zaiizeni v Pieifanech. Funk& ni model je presnou kopii, ktera je rizena racliem.

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Sunday, May 28th, 1978 •

Everything begins at 2 p.m. Games of all kinds plus Country Store, Fish Pond and Many Others

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Drawing for Prizes at 7 p.m.

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Pit Barbecued Beef, Beans, Potato Salad and Cole Slaw will be available to go at 11 a.m.

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Barbecue Sandwiches and Sausage on a Stick will be served during the day.

Supper served from 4 p.m. until ???

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Adm. $2.50 per person — Featuring Two Bands THE JOE PATEN ORCHESTRA OF SHINER and THE VRAUL POLKA BAND OF CAMERON EVERYONE INVITED — DRESS CASUAL

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

• • Lodge No. 0, Cottonwood Friday, May 19 — Social, 8 p.m.

Friday, May 26 — Social; also Board of Trustees' meeting 8:15 p.m,.

Sunday, May 28 — Reinke reunion — SPJST — Lodge No. 13, Dime Box Wed., May 17 — Youth Rodeo dance; music by Good Vibrations Friday, May 19 — Monthly lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 20 — The Country Editions Sunday, May 28 — Annual Lodge 13 picnic — SPJST — Lodge No. 15, Buckholts Sunday, May 21 — A social honoring 50-yr. members, 2 p.m.

-- SPAY!' — Lodge No. 18, Elgin Saturday, May 20 — Bill Henderson and The Sundowners (C-WI Sunday, May 28 — May Fete Catered meal and sweets will be available Saturday, June 3—Golden Country Friday, June 9 — Moonshiners Saturday, June 10th — Texas Brass Saturday, June 17th — The Country Edition Saturday, June 24 — Little Fish men — SPJST -Lodge No. 24, Cyclone (Flag Hall) Saturday, May 20 — Jerry Hatsler and The Melody Five Saturday, May 27 — Meyer-Vaculin wedding dance; New Casuals Saturday, June 3—Roy Robins and The A,vailables Sunday, June 4 GelstmanGreen-Kessler reunion Saturday, June 10 — Kuzel-Vaculin wedding dance; music by Moods Sunday, June 11 — Lodge meeting, 3 p.m. with a supper honoring 50-year members Saturday, June 17 — Jerry Haisler and The Melody Five Sunday, June 25 — HoelscherSykora wedding dance; music

by The Debonaires

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

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Lodge No. 25, Ennis Saturday, May 27 — Flashbacks (Country-Western) Saturday, June 3 — Westernaires and Blazers Saturday, June 24 The Country Noblemen — SPJST —

Lodge No. 29, Taylor Saturday, May 20 — Private Saturday, May 27 — Joe Patek — SPJST — Lodge No. 32, Victoria Sunday, May 21 — Czech Festival at Sun Valley, 5 miles north of Victoria, on Cureo Hwy. Dinner 11 to 2, with lots of homemade pastries; battle dance, 3-9 p.m.

by Leo Majek from Corpus Christi and Vanek Polka Band from Victoria.

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and The Fabulous Six Saturday, June 17 — Cloverleaf Orchestra of New Braunfels Saturday, June 24 — Jerry Haisler and The Melody Five

(Dress Policy: Ladies — dresses onlYi Men — Dress pants only.

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Lodge No. 54, West Saturday, May 20 — Brazil-Petter wedding reception and dance Sunday, May 21 — RVOS No. 78 Family Dinner Sunday, May 28 — Kocian reunion Saturday, June 3 — Rejcek Reunion Sunday, June 4 — Lodge 54 quarterly meeting, 3 p.m., and social Saturday, June 10 — Bass Club Sunday, June 11 — Ross RVOS Family Day Saturday, June 17 — Lorch banquet SPJST

Lodge No. 66, Waco (Linden Hall) Saturday, May 20 — Vrazel Polka Band Saturday, May 27 — The Country Boys of Ennis Saturday, June 3 — Blue Vest Boys Saturday, June 10 — Jodie Mikula Orchestra Saturday, June 17 — Harry Czarnek and The Texas Dutchmen Saturday, June 24 — Wedding; Jodie Mikula

Lodge No. 35, Elk Saturday, May 20 — Blacky and The Country Gentlemen Saturday, May 27 — Starlites Saturday, June 3 — Jerry and The Melody Five Saturday, June 10 — The Country Medallion EVERY SUNDAY — GAME NIGHT Saturday, June 17 — Blacky and — SPJST — The Country Gentlemen Saturday, June 24 — Country Com Lodge No. 74, Lovelady binatlons Saturday, May 20 — American — SPJST Sunrise Lodge No. 38, Kovar Saturday, May 27 — Centurions Sunday, June 11 — Lodge meeting (GAME NIGHT EVERT TUESDAY, 7:30 p.m.)

(All of our regular Saturday night Friday, June 16 — Lodge dance; dances are from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The 9200. lodge phone number is S44Lee Roy Matocha SPJST -Sunday, Aug. 6 — Lodge annual, fund-raising supper Lodge No. 79, Corpus Christi SPJST — Aug. 4-5-6 -- Grand opening and Lodge No. 39, Bryan dedication of new building Saturday, May 27 Country Com— SPJST — binations Lodge No. 80, Holland — SPJST — Saturday, May 27 — The Moods Lodge No. 40, Hillje Saturday, June 10 — Krystal Bhie Sunday, May 28 — Picnic — Joe Patek vs. Vrazels Saturday, June 24 — Dulwich Fox Saturday, June 3 — People's Choice — SPJST — Saturday, June 17 — Corn Festival Lodge No. 47, Seaton Sunday, June 18 — Ivicie reunion Saturday, May 20 — Gilbert Kautz Saturday, June 24 — The Moods Orchestra — SPJST -Tuesday, May 23 — Choral practice Lodge No. 84, Dallas 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 27 — Jimmy Nemec Saturday, May 20 — Softball Team Benefit Dance and the Music Masters Saturday, June 3 — Dance; Polka Saturday, June 3 — Edwin Gaas Patriot Orchestra and The Top Five of Caldwell Saturday, Juno 17—Coun4y/W tSaturday, June 10 Fritz Hodde

Wednesday, May 17, 1978 ern dance; Otis Beck Band Saturday, July 1 — Dance; Harold Strand's Orchestra Saturday, July 15 — Dance; Country Boys Polka Band Saturday, July 29 — Dance; Jodie Mikula's Band SPJST Lodge No. 88, Houston

Friday, May 19 — Nick Navarro Saturday, May 20 — Knights of Dixie Saturday, May 27 — Blumes Sunday, June 4 — Splash Day

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

• SPJST -Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth

Saturday, May 27 — St. Thomas Church dance: Texas Czech Playboys Saturday, June 3 -- Lodge dance, Achuncik's Polka Tones of Dallas Thursday, June 8 — Ladies' Circle meeting '10:30 a.m.

Sunday, June 11 — Reg. lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

SPJST --Lodge No. 130 Dallas & Sokol Zizka

Saturday, May 27 -- Jodie Mikula of Ennis Saturday, June 10 — Harold Strand from Waco Saturday, June 24 — Hawaiian dance; The Cloverleafs (Dress Code: Women — dresses, evening pantsuits Men — coats, leisure suits, shirts inside trousers; no blue jeans,) — SPJST — Lodge No. 135, Ennis

Saturday, June 10 --- Country Polka Boys GAME NIGHT each Friday, 7:30 p.m.

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Second Wednesday each month — Youth club meeting, 6:30 p,m,; adult meeting, 7:30 P.m, Game Night every Tuesday at 7:30 p,m, Kitchen is open.

SPJST --Lodge No. 178, Longview-Kilgore Family Game Nights every Friday and Sunday, 7 P.m* Our new lodge home is 4 miles west of Longview, just off and south of 1-20, on FM 2087.

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

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Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth GAME NIGHT each Frida y, 7:30 p,m, SPJST — Lodge No. 172, Pasadena

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— SPJST--Lodge No. 177, Academy

Saturday, May 20 — The Gentres Saturday, May 27 — The American Sunrise vs. The Journeymen Saturday, June 3 -- Johnny Lyon and The Nu-Notes Saturday, June 10 — Jerry Dee and The Western Flames Saturday, June 17 -- The Gentres

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