Vestnik 1978 06 14

vEsTiv 1 FRATERMILIffilv I, a family affair

Age-OZ

Atratti

Official Organ Of The Slavonic Benevolent Order Of The State Of Texas, Founded 107

BROTHERHOOD

HUMANITY

BENEVOLENCE

Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P.O. Box 100, VOLUME 66, NUMBER 24

Temple, Texas 76501 JUNE 14, 1978

NEW HOME OF "DEEREST LODGE" NO. 188, CENTERVILLE

NOW STANEK RADU e. 188 V CENTERVILLE

Formal opening and dedication of

Formalni otevi-eni a venovani

the new lodge home was held on

teto sine se slavilo v nedeli dne

Sunday, April 30, 1978.

30. dubna 1978.

Speakers' Remarks

Page 14

PUBLICATION COMMITTEE

%/SIM( Entered as Second Class Matter Januar y 3rd, 1533, at West. Texas, under the Act of Con g ress of Au g ust 24, 1022.

OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SLAVONIC BENEVOLENT ORDER OF THe STATE OF TEXAS EDITOR — R. J. SEFCIK P.O. BOX 85, WEST, TEXAS 7$11111 RES. 1204 N. DAVIS STREET

Ass.: (817) 826-5989 — Office: 826-3312 PUBLISHERS: CECHOSLOVAK PUB. CO ., WEST. TX Subscri p tion: $5.00 For Year

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

Res. 778-3720 JERRY MIKULAS, JR., Financial Secretary — Res: 773-2950 R. B. LESIKAR, Legal Adviser P. 0. Box 248 Temple, Texas 76501 Telephone (AC 817) 773-2171 LIBRARY, ARCHIVES, MUSEUM Otto Hanus, Curator Res: 773- 5294 — Office: 773-1575 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 165311 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 MATT S. VANEK, Dist. VI AC 512; 578-2687 0109 Northgate, Victoria, Tx 77901 BOB BAYER, Dist. VII AC 512; 393-6960 or 736-4666 Route 2, Box 154A FlarerriUs 7111141

DIEURICT III — Edward Masenec, Chinn.

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

Route 7, Box 834 — Lubbock 79401 DISTRICT I — Melvin H. Skrabanek, Sec. PO Box 270 — Caldwell 77836 DISTRICT II — Ruby L. Bolton 1017 South 23rd, Temple 76501 DISTRICT V — Tommy H. Lostak PO Box 194 — Danbury 77534 DISTRICT VI — Sophie Dybala Star Rt., Box 10A — Ganado, Tx 77062 DISTRICT VII — Emil 5, Motu's" 303 Gayle — San Antonio, Tx 78223 BY-LAW COMMITTEE

JERRY MILAN — Chairman 8208 Lakeside Dr. — Fort Worth 76135 MRS. THELMA BRNCM, 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. SMITH — PO Box 100, Temple, Tx 76501 — Phone AC 817; 773-1575 Home Phone 817; 756-3427 DISTRICT SALES REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT I

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

Lad, J. Zatopek — 2605 W. Avenue Z Temp le, Tx 76501 — Ph: AC 817; 778-3067 DISTRICT III

Alvin Nesuda — Sun Rid ge Road, Route 5, Ennis, Tx 75119 — Ph: AC 214: 875-7790 DISTRICT IV

(Tem porarily Vacant) DISTRICT V Mrs. Evelyn Mikeska, 10126 Moovberr y 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 Valchar — Route 1. Box 55 Jourdanton. Tx 78026 — Ph: AC 512; 781-3202 DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT I

Melinda Faust — Box 125, Snook, Tx 77878 Telephone: (713) 272_8317 DISTRICT II Frank Klinkovsky — 1503 E. Central Temple, Tx 76501 — Ph: AC 817; 773-4801 DISTRICT III Ed Karnes — 11012 Genetta Drive Dallas, Tx 75228 — Ph: AC 214; 270-3178 DISTRICT IV Mrs. Ed. Heisler — Route 1 Seymour, Tx 76380 — Ph: AC 817; 8k8-3309 DISTRICT V

Richard 9. Wahlberg -- 10506 Mayfield Rd..

Houston, Tx 77043 — Ph: AC 713: 468-2497 DISTRICT VI Mrs. Frank Brdecka — Route 1, Box 150 Rosenberg, Tx 77471 — Ph: AC 713, 232-2085 DISTRICT VII

Mrs. Maxine Pavliska — Route 2, Box 151 Floresville, Tx 78114 — AC 512: 393-2030 Unsolicited materials for publication cannot be returned unless sufficient postage is attached. This includes pictures. The expense of publishing en gagement and wedding pictures must be born by the sender.

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

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

DEADLINE for material to be accepted 10g 1110 Moeda" lame la Tharedm.

I

talVsth Desk

To more than 50 million American families, father will be a big man on June 18th. Though Father's Day was first started in 1910 in Spokane, Washington, it was not as well celebrated in its early years as it is today. From a modest beginning, Father's Day is now a very important occasion, sentimentally and commercially. The best is none too good for father, and in our Czech-American background he is still the respected member and head of the family.

Yes, you may not know that immediately after the Civil War ended, a man and his wife and children headed west to the northwest area of the United States, to Washington State. There the family grew to be six children, plus the mother and father. However, the mother died and the father decided he would raise the children to be good citizens by himself. He did. Times were not the best, however, and the family managed to survive. 'The oldest daughter, grateful for their father's dedication, love and devotion, asked the citizens of Spokane to honor him for his devotion to his children.

They did and that is how Father's Day was born. * * June is the month of brides and pleasure and it also is a month when the longest day of the year appears in the Northern Hemisphere and, yes, it also is the month of the annual Southern District Sokol Slet to be held this year in Houston, at the Sokol Hall. Last week, the Vestnik carried a fullpage ad about this event, encouraging everyone to attend this educational and pleasant weekend — June 16, 17, and 18. Let us remember their motto, or goal — "Within a healthy body will also be found a healthy mind." Another motto that Dr. Tyrs taught over a hundred years ago was: "No personal glory; no personal gain!" How this present-day world could use these

Wednesday, June 14, 1978 mottos! It is this editor's understanding that president John F. Kennedy was inspired by the Sokol spirit which led him to organize the Physical Fitness Program. In case someone reading these lines wonders what the Czech word "Sokol" means in English, translated it means falcon, or the highest flying bird in the world, presumably. Thus the Sokols' goals!

Incidentally, "Sokolsky slet" is the Czech name for their gathering, which means the flocking together of the falcons; slet means the flying together of birds, i.e., Sokols (falcons). We wish them a very successful Slet Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It seems that our schedule will make it difficult to attend, however,our thoughts will be with them. * * The District I Youth Achievement Day is being held at Lodge No. 13, Dime Box, Saturday, June 17th; check your schedule for the time and procedure, in the Vestnik. * * In this issue, on page 3, we reprint the notice from the president's office; there is also a report from the secretary-treasurer, the minutes of the two special meetings at the Supreme Lodge headquarters and the special meeting held after SL Vice President Hejny's death (found on page 4); on pages 16 and 17 the monthly report from the financial secretary is to be found. This report has been simplified by Brother Mikulas.

There you can find the report of the expenses and income for the preceding month. Our membership is encouraged to read these reports; they are for your information. This is your Society. * * There have been several questions directed to our office about the payment of royalty to music corporations by our lodges. In these cases we have contacted Legal Advisor Reuben Lesikar and we hope to be able to print the directive next week for your information.

Lodges are advised not to act until the matter is fully understood and explained.

— SPJST —

NEWSBRIEFS District III Sales Representative Brother Alvin Nesuda was admitted to Baylor T'vpital in Dallas,

3 May 31st, and underwent surgery June 1st. He was to be dismissed from the hospital, June 12th. * * Mrs. Mary Matlock, 75, of Beasley, died Monday, June 5th. Funeral services were held at 1 a.m.

Wednesday at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Beasley, with Rev. Henry C. Rachunek officiating. Interment followed in West Gethsemane Cemetery, Rosenberg.

Sister Matlock was a devoted member of Lodge No. 81 in Needville.

SUPREME LODGE SPJST

CirArfati.

FROM THE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE FILLING A VACANCY Dear Members: As a follow-up to our inserts in last week's Vestnik, I wish to report this additional information.

After Brother Hejny's funeral in Ennis on the 25th of May, those Supreme Lodge members present met for a short meeting at Lodge 25. I called this meeting to get a decision in three major areas: 1) How the Supreme Lodge wished to administer the Insurance Department until the vacancy caused by Brother Hejny's death is filled; 2) By when and in what manner does the Supreme Lodge wish to fill the vacancy; 3) What to do regarding distribution of the rate books now in the process of being prepared and mailed out because of some printing discrepancies that I asked Brothers Mikeska and Mikulas to explain more fully later on in that meeting.

The decision of the Supreme Lodge was that until the vacancy is filled, Supreme Lodge SecretaryTreasurer Leonard Mikeska was appointed responsible for the direction and administration of the Insurance Department, with the assistance of the other Supreme Lodge officers.

That whoever feels qualified to serve in the capacity as Supreme Lodge Vice President is to submit a resume to President Morris, giving all pertinent information as to qualifications, experience, etc., etc.; other than that, we will follow Article 28(a) of the by-laws which charges the Supreme Lodge with the responsibility of filling the vacancy. For a review of the vice president's general responsibilities and functions, please refer to all of Article 32 of our by-laws. Also, please refer to Article 24 of our by-laws outlining the requirements to be met in order to be an officer of the Supreme Lodge.

President Morris is to mail the resumes to all. Supreme Lodge members as they are received so that they can be reviewed prior to the July Supreme Lodge meeting or a subsequent Supreme Lodge meeting. It was not decided when a final decision on the vacancy was to be made; perhaps it might be in the July meeting of the Supreme Lodge, or it might be after that.

Since the matter is a very serious one, we will not rush our decision, but take ample time.

Distribution on the new rate book is to be temporarily halted until further work can iron out all printing discrepancies. The membership, particularly sales representatives, will be informed on this at a later time.

(The minutes of the short meeting in Ennis are being prepared by Brother Mikeska and should appear in the Vestnik in the very near future.)

We live in constantly changing times. Every day brings us new events, sometimes sad news, such as we have been experiencing lately. With the help of all our members and with the help of God, we will go forward together.

And in a spirit of understanding and tranquility, we shall surmount all obstacles and difficulties. It requires conscientious effort on the part of all of us. We thank you for your understanding.

Fraternally,

/77-4,:x Q /77,trlur Nick A. Morris President Supreme Lodge SPJST —

VEST NI IC FROM THE SECRETARY-TREASURER'S DEPARTMENT FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES REPORT bear Members: In cooperation with the National Fraternal Congress of America, we have just completed a fraternal activities survey of our local lodges.

The information from the survey will be used by the National Fraternal Congress of America and this Society in providing data for legislators and other groups. This is a very important report in that facts and figures are necessary to present a complete picture of fraternal efforts accomplished on the local lodge level.

We are pleased that 91 out of 129 local lodges returned their survey forrns covering 1977 activities.

In summary, during 1977 our lodges held 3,996 lodge and youth club meetings and socials, and expended the amount of $68,447.81 on fraternal activities. Benevolent and charitable disbursements of $37,870.14 were paid out.

It was reported that our lodge members performed 27,460 acts of fraternal service including acts such as visits of the sick. Additionally, the reports indicated that our members devoted 49,813 hours to fraternal and community service.

These facts and figures serve as concrete evidence that our Fraternal Society is not just an insurance company. We refer to the SPJST as a Society rather than an insurance company because we are different in that we offer much in addition to insurance benefits. As long as there is a desire among man, for Brotherhood, we will keep alive this difference that distinguishes us as a Society.

We thank those responsible in our, local lodges for the time and effort required to gather the information for the survey.

You can be certain that the facts and figures will be used many times during the year.

Fraternally yours, Leonard D. Mikeska, Secretary-Treasurer SPJST —

DISTRICT IV SALES REPRESENTATIVES' BANQUET, JUNE 4, 1978 Buffalo Gap Steak House, Buffalo Gap

)$An'' L to R: Victor Brenek, Pacesetter's Club; Emil Kvasnieka, Pacesetter's Club; District IV Director Stanley Broz, Application .. a-It onth Club, President's Club, and District IV Sales Champion; State Field Manager Silas IL Smith, who presented the awards in behalf of the Supreme Lodge, SPJST. EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE SUPREME LODGE HELD MAY 3, MAY 18, AND MAY 25, 1978 MEETING OF MAY 3, 1978 — This meeting was held by the Supreme Lodge to reconsider the limit on lodge building loans that had been imposed during the April Supreme Lodge meeting in light of the needs and requests of a local SPJST lodge whose delegation was present. The members of the Supreme Lodge discussed the matter and heard the delegation from the lodge elaborate on various aspects of the building project, the current membership and growth, and the plans and specifications for the building project. The delegation discussed their plans for repayment of the loan, after which they were excused from the meeting and the Supreme Lodge body considered the pros and cons of the request.

There was lengthy debate and discussion, after which a motion was made to raise the previously set SPJST lodge loan limit of $250,000, but that motion did not pass. The motion to reconsider the limit failed on a tie vote.

Having concluded the purposes for which the meeting had been called, the meeting was adjourned.

MEETING OF MAY 18, 1978 — The meeting was called to consider the legal aspects of a certain local lodge real estate loan.

The Supreme Lodge body discussed the matter in detail, after which it was decided, on motion duly passed, to recall the commitment to the local lodge and that the three appraising directors be appointed to re-appraise and re-examine all aspects of the loan application and submit a thorough report to the Supreme Lodge body in its July 1978 meeting, provided the loan application is refiled.

No other items were considered during the meeting and the meeting was adjourned after the decision had been reached.

MEETING ON MAY 25, 1978 — A brief meeting was held to make needed decisions on three matters as a result of the vacancy in the office of vice president created by the death of Vice President Joe B. Hejny. Eight Supreme Lodge members were present which constituted a quorum.

The Supreme Lodge agreed that the Insurance Department be temporarily placed under the supervision of Secretary - Treasurer Leonard Mikeska, until the vacancy is filled. The supreme Lodge Ls

Wednesday, June 14, 1978

5 "e0 4$1,4

the ribbon to the main entrance will be cut and the crowd will come indoors for the rest of the dedication program. Speakers will include Michael Lehinan â–şathe_r of Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Corpus Christi, giving the invoca tion: President Nick A. Morris of the Supreme Lodge: Lodge 79 President

Frank C. Sacky; District VII Director Brother Bob Bayer; Corpus Christi Mayor the Honorable Gabe Lozano; and Brother George Prevratil, president of the Southern District of the American Sokol Organization.

Brother Mac Munson will serve as presiding officer for the entire dedication ceremonies.

There will be various musical entertainment and other activities Sales Representatives and Guests attending. Front row, L to R: Joanne during the afternoon, the details Brenek, Stephanie Brenek, Lillian Williams, , Martha Broz, Frank Simaichl of which will be forthcoming. Also, Raymond Pavliska. Center row, L to R: Diana Peizel, Betty Holubec, there will be an appreciation dance Tracy Hajek, Adolfie Simaichl, Henrietta Pavliska, Beatrice Socha. Top from 6 to 10 p.m., with music by row, L to Elizabeth Walthers, Louis Peizel, Arnold Holubec, Jessie Bob and Vel Goldstein. Admission Hajek, Elizabeth Urbanek, Bill Urbanek, Helen Gaddy, Harold Gaddy, to the dance will be $3 per person.

(Pictures by Jeanette Smith) Laddie Socha.

There will be a drawing for a car charged with the responsibility of and formal dedication of our new during the first intermission.

A delegation and planning comfilling the vacancy according to building. As you have been readArticle 28 of the Society's by-laws. ing, our three-day celebration will mittee met with President Morris Agreement was reached that the take place on Friday, Aug. 4th, in Hallettsville on Saturday, June vacancy will be filled in due course. Saturday, Aug. 5th, and Sunday, 3rd, to plan the details of Sunday's dedication ceremonies.

It was also agreed that qualified Aug. 6th.

Our Friday activities call for a individuals interested in being As other information becomes considered by the Supreme Lodge kick-off dance and fish fry. The firm, all of you will be notified. for the vacant position should sub- fish fry will take place from 5 to Fraternally, mit their resume to the Supreme 8 p.m., and the dance from 8 to 12 Program. Committee Lodge president for consideration p.m., with music by the Nashville - SPJST — by the entire Supreme Lodge in its Persuasion of Corpus Christi.

LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX The Saturday schedule calls for July meeting.

Lodge No. 13, Dime Box held its It was also agreed to hold up the a barbecue plate to be served from regular monthly meeting May 19th, 11 a.m. to 6 pm., with continuous distribution of the new rate books at 7:30 p.m. Claude Flippin, presidue to some printing discrepancies indoor and outdoor activities durwhich were explained fully, after ing the afternoon. A celebration dent, called the meeting to order. which the meeting was adjourned. dance is scheduled from 9 p.m. to Due to the absence of our regular 1 a.m., with music by the Leo Ma- flag bearer, Pamala Spitzenberger Respectfully submitted, led the group in the pledge of aljek Orchestra of Corpus Christi.

Leonard D. Mikeska Sunday is our big day because legiance. Recording Secretary Olga Secretary-Treasurer SPJST that is the day that we formally Nimtz was out of town, therefore open and dedicate the new build- the April minutes were read by ing that we are all so proud of. The Financial Secretary Magdalene day's activities will get under way Iselt. Sister Mildred Horak, treaswith a meal being served at 11 am. urer, gave her report and also the This will be a sausage plate with financial secretary reported on the all the trimmings and will be sold mortuary account.

All minutes and reports were at nominal cost. The meal will be LODGE NO. 79, CORPUS CHRISTI served until time to clear the hall approved. at 1:45. At 2 p.m. we will have Brother Claude?lippin, bar chmn., Dear Friends and Members: the outdoor flag-raising and pledge reported on the income and exWe thought we would let all of of allegiance by members of the penses of the bar for the first you know a little bit more infor- American Legion Post No. 364, as- quarter. All I can say to his report mation about the three days sur- sisted by Brothers Mac Munson is that a lot of beer and soft drinks rounding our opening celebration and Tim Elsner. Shortly after that are being NAM

6

VESTNIX

Sister Nellene Spacek, youth DISTRICT III SALES REPRESENTATIVES' BANQUET leader, explained what YAD really At Lodge No, 25, Ennis, May 28, 187$ was and urged as many people to attend and see the efforts and talents put into this eventful day.

YAD for District I will be held in 15,$\.'4. • .

Dime Box on June 17th, so let's all try to support these youths. Registration begins at 2 p.m. Two new members were accepted, Doris Lynn Ford and Mattheau Alan Ford, Welcome!

Picnic preparations were discussed. Erwin Iselt was put in charge of getting a crew together to clean the grounds before the picnic. Jim Dobos is to see to it that wood for the barbecue gets hauled.

John David Mikulin volunteered to get the outside tables put up. The annual SPJST picnic !was held Sunday, May 28th. Special thanks to everyone who helped in any way to make it a success. All committee chairmen are to be commended for getting everything organized and having the workers at the different places. The cake auction, sponsored by the youth club was District III Sales Representative Brother Alvin and Sister Wilma Nesuda Were hosts to the District III sales representatives' banquet, held May a great success.

We are sorry to report that the 28th, 1978. new speakers, which the youth club presented to the lodge, and were used for the first time, were stolen that very night. If anyone has any information about the whereabouts of these speakers please report it to the youth leader or anyone connected with the lodge. It will be greatly appreciated.

Edwin Gass and his band played great music in the afternoon for the picnic, and everyone enjoyed it a lot. The Good Vibrations played for the dance that night, at which we sold 822 tickets.

Again, I want to say thank you, to everyone who helped in any way and also thanks to all the Seated at the head table, L to It: District III Director SW Pokladnik, nice people who came out to help Sister Justine Pokladnik, and Lodge No. 25 President Gene McBride. make the picnic a huge success.

LODGE NO. 185, NEW BRAUNFELS LODGE NO. 184, MOULTON Fraternally, Magdalene Iselt Dear Members: Dear Members: Report The Polka Fest will be held July This is to inform all our members SPJST -that our next meeting will be June 30 which will be another exciting 14th at 8 p.m. at our lodge hall. event; nine hours of dancing with LODGE NO. 170, BRAZOSPORT-ANGLETON After the meeting we will have a three bands kolache, sausage and social so again we ask the ladies other foods and drinks will be Dear Members: of our lodge to bring food for the available. The Polka Fest will be June 18th was selected for our lunch and bring whatever you at Eagles Hall in New Braunfels. picnic to entertain our members wish; the lodge will furnish the We will soon publish more particulars. President Roy Haag will and prospective lodge members. drinks. send a letter to all members reBrother B. Nolen was appointed to Fraternally, garding the festival. select the place for our lodge picFrank C. Wagner Fraternally, nic.

Secretary Beatrice Parker SPJST Glenn L. McKay -- SPJST__.

Wednesda , June 14, 1978

7 LODGE NO. 188, CENTERVILLE Dear Members: Approximately 50 members and a guest, Pat Wakefield of Midway, attended a covered dish supper honoring Melinda Faust and Mike Wilson at the Lodge 188 regular Jane meeting.

Carolyn Carrigan read the minutes of the last meeting, due to the absence of Secretary Diane Howle's absence; she is convalescing from surgery. The minutes were approved as read.

Thirty-two new members were accepted into the lodge.

The treasurer's report was given

by Andre Schwab.

Motion was made and seconded to sell sausage sandwiches at the Fourth of July celebration on the courthouse lawn in Centerville.

Johnnie Krajca, Application-a-Month (112), Pacesetteis Seated L to R: Fern and Robbie Robinson volunClub; Ernest Haskovec, Dist. III Sales Champion ($330,500, 23 members), Underwriteis Club and Application-a-Month Club (51); Jeanette Smith, teered to be chairpersons. Please Application-a-Month Club (55) and Pacesetteis Club ($145,000, 24 mem- call 713-352-4634 if you would like bers); Arnold Vrla, Application-a-Month Club (12). Standing, L to R: to help.

Due to the lack of participation Edwin Hotub, Application-a--Month Club (180) ; Hugo Koeian, Application-athe Wednesday afternoon skating Week Club (23), Application-a-Month Club (43) and Pacesettefs Club ($193,500, 50 members); Johnnie Gaidusek, Application-a-Month Club will be discontinued, but the skat(152) and Underwriters Club ($252,000, 19 members ; James Pavlicek, ing on Sunday afternoon will be Dist. III Sales Champion in securing 60 members, Application-a-Month from 3 to 5 p.m.

Youth Leader Emma Bass anClub (168), and Pacesetter's Club ($196,000, 60 members); and Daniel Nors, Application-a-Month Club (30). Recipients not present: Emil Petr, nounced that there will be a family-type technicolor film presentMary Laznovsky, Mary Renfro, Ruby Pavelka, Joe Krivanek, Ruth ed Wednesday, June 14th, at 8 Ethan, and Johnnie Krizan. pin. "Island of the Blue Dolphins" a 93-minute movie, and there will be no charge. Members and their guests are invited, especially the young people. Donations will be accepted.

June 23rd, at 8 p.m. the youth club's annual banquet and installation of youth club officers will be held with Mark King, disc jockey from Dallas, presenting the music for the dance following the ceremonies, The theme for the occasion will be the "Fabulous 50s", and the •best costume will receive a prize.

A motion was made and seconded to make "Smiley" Williams of 'Buffalo, chairman of the Clean-up Committee.

The next meeting will be held Monday, July 10th, at 7:30 p.m. due to the holiday on the regular meeting date, July 3rd.

A money tree was presented, along with gifts to the honorees.

The meeting was adjourned.

Mrs. Mack Jackson of Buffalo entered Park Plaza Hospital Houston, Tuesday, June 6th, for exSeated L to R: Ernest Haskovec and Jeannette Smith. Standing, L to R: tended tests prior to surgery on Hugo Racial& Johnnie Gaidusek, James Pavlicek and Johnnie Iirsjea.

June 12th. Mrs. Jackson is the wits

V2STNfK

Seated — Two District III Sales Champions, L to R: Ernest Haskovec ($330,500 ins.) and James Pavlicek (60 members). Standing, L to R: Dist.

III Director Sid Pokladnik, SFM Silas Smith and Dist. III SR Alvin Nesuda. of our Lodge 188 member, Brother Mack Jackson who was master of ceremonies during our Grand Opening and Dedication.

Fraternally Jacquelyn Wakefield - SPJST — LODGE NO 74, LOVELADY Dear Members and Friends: We have just had the run-off elections June 3rd. Brother Herbert Morgan, an attorney and a member of our SPJST, was elected judge of Houston County. I had the honor of signing him up about three years ago.

We had a substitute band furnish the music for us because our original band could not be present.

Brother Ray Johnson and Peggie were the hosts, Sister Mary Bean worked in the ticket booth, and Leonard Hamlin, Erma Marsh and Billy Bobalik worked in the refreshment department, and all went well for the night. Thanks to all of you.

I don't have anything much to report at this time; some of us

got a much-needed rain and I hope all of our members throughout the state are doing well.

All of us I'm sure feel the great loss to our Society in the passing from this life of Brother Joe B. Hejny, vice- president of the Supreme Lodge, but even though all of us suffer great losses in our lives from time to time, we must keep going. We must keep up the good work. Let us encourage others in the good work of our SPJST. As time goes on there will always be those of us who will no longer be present, and others will have to fill our places. Life goes on continually.

Fraternally, Chester Shmoldas - SPJST — LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS Dear Members and Friends: The next meeting will be Wednesday, June 14th, at 7:30 p.m.

Don't forget!

Fraternally, Viola Sevcik - SPAM -

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON The Splash Day at Lodge 88, opening the season at the Olympicsize swimming pool to our members and their guests, took place Sunday, June 4th. The weather was beautiful and ideal, the picnic grounds were enjoyed by many people who listened to the music of the Tex Cherry Show Bend playing until 3 p.m. in the spacious and beautiful gazebo. Dancing to the music on the smooth slab around the gazebo was participated in by Many. A beauty contest was held by the youth club on which reports will be made in the Youth Section of the Irestnik. The barbecue and sausage dinner, with all the trimmings, was delicious and enjoyed very much. At 2 p.m. a battle dance started in the Chandsilier Ballroom with two good bands playing --- Lee Roy Matocha and Tex Cherry Pickers did their best to out-do each other.

Amos and Della Kadlecek had their complete family present; all four children, three daughters-inlaw, seven grandchildren, and five of them competed in the beauty contest. Four sisters were present, Bessie Dewer, Edith Pavlicek, both from Houston, Emma Machala of Sealy, and Olga Siska of Frydek. I missed Josephine Burl; she's usually always around.

Sister Tillie Helmcamp, with dau ghter Jeannette Eubank, came to enjoy the good dinner and took one to her husband. Robert, who is now at home from the hospital recuperating and doing fine.

Best wishes for good health. She worked hard and long hours to obtain her Master's degree Which she just received from the University of Houston; now she is a proud holder of a master's degree in Math Education. As I know her this will not be her stopping point, she will go to higher goals. Congratulations, Jeannette Dear Helen (Pagel) Daniels of Katy, happy as always, enjoyed the day with two of her friends, Gladys Wachel and Kathleen Thompson and to make it a fivesome, Irene Slovacek and Irma O'Conner (who are known as the lodge twins), joined them at Table No. 9 for dancing. Good dancing partners were also on the spot: George Center, Dean Tubbs, and Tony Garza; and also another nice couple, Esther Holten and her ea-

Wednesday, June 14, 1978 cort James Hastner, made the group complete. The Hubners, at Table 7, with their devoted parents, the Glumlas, were on the spot as always.

My children from Beaumont surprised me, because I had talked to them long distance in the morning and there was no mention made of them coming. My son, Erwin, and his wife Doris, with their sons Timothy and Michael, with wife Linda, and my great-granddaughter, Tanya, came to have dinner with me. They stayed and visited around. Sister Mary Frances Wahlberg called my attention to al visitor I had not seen for many years. Richard Newman, son of my friend of younger days, Rosalee (1Viaresh) Newman, sister of the late brother Dr. H. R. Maresh.

Rosalee used to live in Fort Worth, but now resides here in Houston; I enjoyed the brief visit with Richard.

A quadrupled birthday was celebrated at Table No. 43 Saturday, June 3rd, which was planned by friends, Victor Gerlich, John Amalfi, and Dennis Welfel, for four of their friends, Helen Fajkus, Everista Kubiak, Albin Drabek, and Henry Hruby. The table held a large decorated birthday cake with four candles, one for each celebrant to blow out and make a wish. Two beautiful candles on each side of the cake as decorations looked very festive. Naturally, the table held many gifts for the four celebrants from the following friends around the table; Betty Drabek, Torrence and Dolores Costelles, Tadeucz and Emilia Zaremlba, Gene and Anita Charbula and Anita Ribbink. This happy group danced merrily all night to the tunes and polka music of Joe Patek. Happy b1rthday, to all.

Brother Herbert and Sister Emma Jarisch returned from a nineday vacation leaving Houston May 24, to El Paso, where they boarded a train and traveled to Juarez, Mexico, then on to Chihuahua and through the mountains to Ceroeahul, Gallego, then to Urigue Canyon to Las Mochis, Mazatias, and way down to Guadalajara. They enjoyed this train trip and the hotels all were clean and comfortable, but as they said, you do appreciate the comforts of home on your return to your own domain.

The month of June is full of ac-

tivities, as always. The Birthday Club card party was held June 7th, and the meeting June 14th. The monthly lodge meeting was June 12th, plus social nights every Thursday in the month. The annual Hawaiian dance is Saturday, June 24th. Take your choice and come out to enjoy yourself and be with friends and lodge brothers and sisters.

Fraternally, Frances Olexa SPJST — LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Friday, June 23rd, at 8 p.m. the puppeteer show DRAK, direct from Czechoslovakia, enroute to Lubbock for the International Puppet Show, will perform at Lodge No. 84.

A dinner of sausage, sauerkraut, potatoes, and dessert and drink will be served before the show begins. The cost of the meal will be nominal, as will the admission to the show, for those who do not wish to eat here. The ladies are asked to bring pastry for this happy affair. Come and enjoy conversation with folks who are here direct from your homeland.

The Otis Beck Band will play for your pleasure June 17th. It is country-western music and if you own cowboy boots and can dance in 'em, please put them on and head toward 2625 Floyd St., it's C/W at its bestj June 19th is our next meeting and we look for you each time so surprise us and attend.

Rose Scott

PUPPETEER SHOW DRAK TO APPEAR IN TEXAS This is the complete schedule of the DRAK presentations in Dallas and Temple.

Friday, June 23rd at Lodge 84, Dallas, 2625 Floyd Street, the evening will begin with a supper and social from 6 to 7:30 p.m., the performance will be presented at 8 p.m., with a reception afterward.

Saturday, June 24th and Sunday, June 25th, DRAK will make their appearance and performance at the Cultural Art Center (CAC) in 'Temple. Saturday's' ipresentation will start at 7 p.m., and Sunday's presentation will start at 2 p.m.

After each performance a reception, with refreshments only, will follow.

Fraternally, Calvin Chervenka — SPJST — ABOUT "SLEEPING BEAUTY" P. I. ajkovskij: "Sleeping Beauty" (lyrical grotesque from behind the scene according to the script of the team worker of the theatre DRAK).

Why Sleeping Beauty? One of the constant points of the plans of dramaturgy in theatre DRAK is the classical fairy tale. The story is about a sleeping princess like the children of Europe. Do the smallest children really know the story?

That was a question which worried the creative team, when they were choosing the most dramatic and the most suitable motif for the puppet performance. The choice

VgSTNiK

10

was complicated by the fact that the script writers dispensed with the spoken word — all was to be said by the situation, movement, and gesture of the puppets, and naturally, by music.

Music always plays a very important role in DRAK inscenations.

It is written mostly by the composer of the ensemble and is lively performed by the actors, the puppeteers. Classical ballet is the basic material in the case of this fairy tale. The big orchestral recording was used this time, but beside it, the mast typical motif resounds in primitive, comical, playful, but not burlesque, instrumentation, closer to puppets and to children. (It is said that t ajkovskij had dreamed about his melodies to be played by barrel organs!)

The romantic ballet overflows with sentimentality in "Sleeping Beauty', which is the vivid example. And what about the animation of this sweet drowsy topic with grotesque puppets? Especially when some of the puppeteers are well trained in playing traditional fair plays. But "Sleeping Beauty" is performed in more gentle and a more lyrical way, after all, it is a fairy tale!

The script of "Sleeping Beauty" pould not be witten only on purpose. It was created on the basis of discussions, and even quarrels during, the rehearsals on the stage, it was developing from the detailed ideas of the actors, from the imagination of the designer, from the demands of the producer, from the fantasy of the composer. Classical case of teamwork.

We can follow the search of the new expressing forms in the puppets themselves, in the creative work of the team — and last, but not least in the comical view of the world, in cordiality and optimism.

The play was performed with great success at the professional festival, SKUPOVA PLZE1V* 77, where the authors won the prize for production, the script and the music. It has been performed approximately 70 times for the children of East Bohemia, but it has had an outstanding success with grown-up spectators also.

SEATON SCHOOL REUNION Approximately 80 people attended the Seaton School Ex-Students Reunion Sunday, May 28th.

President Shirley Patterson called the business meeting to order at 2 p.m. Several committees and persons were recognized: School Cleaning Committee, officers of the Community Center, former teachers, trustee's, cafeteria workers, and bus drivers.

Speaker for the afternoon was former student, Marvin Chlapek of Pasadena. Special guest speaker was Mr. Alfred A. Fischer, a student of Seaton in 1910-11. Mr. Fischer resides in Rowena and is a member of SPJST Lodge No. 49.

Special recognitions were: Greatest distance traveled — A. A. Fischer; oldest ex-students — Mrs. Vlasta Motl and A. A. Fischer; Youngest ex-student Shana Patterson.

New officers were elected for the next reunion which will be held the first Sunday in June, 1980. They are: President—Mrs Shirley Shenkir Patterson; Vice President -® Mr. Ben Zabcik; Secretary — Mrs. Patsy Trampota Rodriguez; and Treasurer — Mrs.. Linda Martinet Morgan.

Our special thanks to Dr. Earl Cochrum of the Rogers Affiliated Press who was the photographer for the afternoon.

(Submitted by Dorothy Bradberry, 213 Cheyenne, Temple 76501) SPJST

LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Dear Members: Due to a conflict in dates between our June lodge meeting and a meeting of the Dallas-Ennis Fraternal Council, our meeting will be held Thursday, June 15th, instead of the regular second Wednesday.

This is to be an important meeting so all members are urged to attend.

Fraternally yours, Alvin Nesuda Secretary - SPJST LODGE NO. 63, SWEET HOME The June monthly meeting and annual stew supper of Lodge No. 63, Sweet Home, will be held June 25th, the fourth Sunday of the month, instead of the third. The event will be held at Slovacek's Ballroom with the meeting starting at 1:30 p.m. This will be followed by the drawing of door prizes and someone with a birthday in April,

May or June will win a birthday cake baked by Mrs. Annie Kutac.

The social will follow with all the drinks being furnished. Ladies are asked to bring a side dish and/or sweet for the supper. The stew will be provided by the lodge and the plates and knives, forks, etc., will also be furnished.

All members and guests come out and help make our stew supper a success. A good time will be had by all so why don't you be a part of it. Remember the date: June 25th, at 1:30 p.m. at Slovacek's Ballroom, Fraternally, Elaine Berkovsky SPJST —

SOKOL HOUSTON

Dear Members and Friends: The annual Slet of Sokol Houston will be hosted in Houston this year and we are most honored to be selected to be the host unit. We have planned a festivity this year that we hope will be the best ever.

The activity will span three days of fun, good food, wonderful music and family entertainment. Last week you saw in the Vestnik the ad of the schedule of the Slet program. We promise you that it will be better even than it is adver tised. When you have 400 gymnasts and performers, you have a program that is exceeded by none. Not only will we have beautiful ladies and strong men; there will be a gala gathering of very important people such as ASO National President Roy Zitny, Southern District President George Prevratil, County Commissioner Squatty Lyons, Bishop Morkovsky, and possibly other state representatives and others.

Another item of entertainment will be two Czech concert orchestras. Brother Cyrill Pokladnik will conduct the Dallas Czech Concert Orchestra and Brother Rudolph Dybala will be the conductor for the SPJST Lodge 88 Czech Concert Orchestra. We were most honored to be able to acquire the services of such qualified musicians to appear at the Slet. This will be the first time in any Southern District Slet that two Czech Concert orchestras have appeared.

For three days there will be bands entertaining for your dancing pleasure, such as the City Polka Boys, Henry Tannenberger and the Blue Vest Boys.

There will be no need for you to

Wednesday, June 14, 1978 get hungry while at the Slet, because all three days we will have full dinners or snacks such as sandwiches, corn, hamburgers, hot dogs, sausage on a stick and many other fast foods. The specialties will be prepared in the traditional Czech manner of the best that can be supplied. You can spend all three days at Sokol and still remember a different flavor of mouth-watering fine foods.

If you have never attended a Slet, you do not want to miss this one, and if you have been at other Slets, compare this one to any other and you will be surprised by the variety of activity that will be available for you. Please come and see how a community of Slavic people can be entertained and honored in the traditional European manner.

Nazdar Emil Kuropata SPJST — LODGE NO. 47, SEATON CHORAL CLUB The Seaton Choral Club, along with singers from West and Waco, areas, will be combining to participate in a special folk art musical drama at the Temple CAC, which will take place Sunday, July 16th.

There will be a matinee and evening performance.

The first special rehearsal for the three numbers we will be doing will be held at the Seaton Star Hall on Friday, June 23rd at 8 p.m., and we hope everyone will be on time. The final rehearsal with the Seaton Brass Band will be at the CAC on North 3rd, here in Temple, July 10th, at 8 p.m.

The special presentation, July 16th, is a musical drama with dialogue interspersed with music.

The play was written by Brother Nick A. Morris, and will involve the Seaton Brass Band, singers and solo performers. I am told that there will be a nominal admission charge to cover the costs of staging and production.

I have read the play and I want to tell you that it is quite moving and I promise you that there won't be a dry eye in the house after certain portions of the play; it brought tears to my eyes just reading it. We should be proud to be asked to take a part in such a production. The play concerns a poor immigrant family from Eastern Europe and their travels to

11 the U.S. and settling in Texas.

The music will be a blend of the old and new, sure to please all ages. Don't miss it!

See you at Star Hall '7 miles east of Temple, Friday, June 23rd, at 8 p.m. and mark your calendar for the final rehearsal at CAC on July 10th.

Singingly yours, Otto Hanus Reporter SPJST --

LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Readers: Lodge No. 6 held its June meeting on Sunday, June 4th, beginning at 3:30 p.m. Youth members David Dobecka, and Darrell Uptmor led the membership in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the American flag. David gave the SPJST pledge. There were 21 members present at this meeting.

In her youth report, Sister Schuetz said they would be going to the rest home on June 14th. YAD will be held in Dallas on June 25th, with Royalty being held the same 'lay. After the mother lodge meeting, the youth presented a program consisting of the talent they will enter at YAD and a small Father's Day program. President Robert Dobecka installed the new youth club officers for the coming year. They are: President — Delores Dobecka Vice President — Denaria Perez Secretary — Karen Hykel Treasurer — Theresa Dobecka Historian — Shirley Dobecka Reporter — Darrell Uptmor Congratulations to the abovenamed officers. Youth members having birthdays during the month of June are: Kathy Brem. Joyce Wachsmann brought the birthday cake.

Sister Lydia Dobecka reported sending the following cards during the month of May; birthday—Mae Helona, Carol Stuckly, Henrietta Mach, Jeanette Beseda, Michael Marek, Estelle Hykel, Ruth Krizan, Jimmy Uptmore. Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Uptmor had a wedding anniversary. A sympathy card was sent to Mrs. Joe B. Hejny. Adult members having birthdays during the month of June: Evelyn Seith, Andrew Wachsmann, Mary Lander, Blake Straten, Edward Helona, Marie Snider, Willie Mae Schuetz, Deborah Hromadka, and Dorothy Hykel. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew

Wachsmann and Mr. and Mrs. George Straten will have wedding anniversaries. Alvin Nesuda was reported as being on the sick list and the members of Lodge No. 6 wish him a speedy recovery.

President Dobecka gave a report on the requirements for the food being served and how the booths are to be set up for West Fest.

Door prize winners: $2, Lydia Dobecka; $10, Dorothy Machac, not present; $10, Martha Prnka, not present; $10, Annie Smajstrla, not present; $4, Edward S. Lenart, not present. Fathers winning Father's Day door prizes, Robert 'Dobecka, Ray Perez, L. B. Dobecka, Edward Hykel, Aubrey Uptmor and George Straten.

President Dobecka adjourned the meeting until Friday, July 7th, at 7:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Pat Wachsmann Reporter SPJST

LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Members, The regular meeting will be held Sunday, June 18th, at 2 p.m. The youth club will hold their meeting at 1:30 p.m.

There will be a noon meal before the meeting, beginning at 12:30 p.m. The lodge will furnish meat, vegetables, bread and drinks. The ladies are asked to bring a salad and dessert. Come help us honor the fathers and mothers and attend the meeting.

Fraternally, Bonnie Pruitt Secretary - SPJST — DALLAS CIRCLE OF CZECH WOMEN The Dallas Circle of Czech Women met June 1st at the Sokol Athletic Center. President Ella Bartos called the meeting to order. After the pledge of allegiance to the flag, we had a moment of silence in memory of Frank Konakovsky, husband of Sister Frances Konakovsky, and Brother Joe B. Hejny, vice president of the Supreme Lodge, SPJST. To the bereaved !families we extend our sincere sympathy.

The usual order of business was conducted. Each officer gave her report. Thank-you notes were read from Anna Pavlas and Sisters Toherny and Pon. Sister Millie Nests

VtSTNIK

12 reported that she sent 13 get-well and sympathy cards. Sister Tobertiy gave a donation to help with this expense. Those on the sick list are Marie Toberny and Libbie Slovak; both had surgery and are now recuperating at home.

Gifts were taken to them from the Circle. Charlie Biatney, Sister Virginia Blatney's husband, has had surgery and is now home recuperating. John Trojacek, brother of Sister Vik, is hospitalized. To each of these we wish a speedy recovery.

Guests present were Mrs. Marie Zenaty from Berwyn, Ill., Sharon Snow, granddaughter of Sister Rose Urban, Jonathan Reznik, Joy Zabojnik, Jerome Zabojnik II, George Skotak, Bob Zvolanek, and Tony Kartous. There were 43 members present.

Sister Liddie Pavelka brought lovely gardenias from her garden and shared them with all the sisters. Thank you, Liddie.

Happy Birthday was sung to Ella Bartos, Lillie Drzewicki, Olga Krutilek and Frances Konakovsky.

A monetary donation was given by the Circle to the Christian Sisters of the Dallas Brethren Church in memory of Mrs. Bessie Tupy, mother of Sister Foit.

Donations to the Circle were made by Sister Toberny, Mrs. Marie Zenaty, George Skotak, Tony Kortous, Sister Mary Dusek in memory of Frank Konakovsky, and Sister Antonie Cechan in memory of Sister Annie Steiner.

A by-law committee was appointed by the president; members are: Helen Vrla, Jr., Rose Kopecek, Liddie Pavelka, and Alice Roberts.

The hostesses for the day honored the out-going officers and the sisters who are leaving soon on a trip to Czechoslovakia and other countries, with a gift, which was a thank-you and bon-voyage cake baked by Sister Zvolanek. The outgoing officers were Agnes Houdek, president for the past 12 years, as Well as reporter for many years (sorry she was not present); Adell Vik, vice president; Annabelle Bubak, treasurer; and Florence Peressenyi, recording secretary.

On behalf of the Circle, a big THANK YOU for doing a wonderful. job. Sisters who are taking a trip abroad are Marie Fitz, Josie Kankrlik and Alice Roberts. Also honored was Sister Bertha Malik

who has returned recently from a trip to Ireland. Thank you, sisters, for such a lovely surprise.

Sister Ann Skrabanek has entertained guests from as far away as Iran. Her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Wm Skrabanek, Jr., and her two daughters have been here for a few weeks. Ann's son is employed in Iran. Her guests from Chicago were her sister-in-law, Mrs. Anna Dujka Harabovsky, nephew George Dujka and his son Jimmy.

Anne and Bob Zvolanek recently entertained a dignitary, Mr. Vladimir Solecky, cultural counsel to the Czech Embassy in Washington, D. C. They showed him several places of interest around Dallas.

Janet Lynn Smith, daughter of Francis and Libby Smith, became the bride of David C. Schaut, on May 20th, at Austin. Best wishes to the newlyweds. Sister Libby told me that she got inspired after hearing about my bowling trophies so she goes out for a 'biggie' and captures a trophy for a high handicap series 702. That's great, Libby!

Congratulations to David Reznik, son of George and Dorothy Reznik, who received a trophy award from Lake Highlands Soccer Assn. for outstanding goal keeper; he has played this position since he was in the second grade. His ambition is to play for the Lake Highlands High School and then on to professional soccer. Good luck and may your ambitions come true, David.

We are proud of our daughterin-law, Ginger Roberts, who received a degree in applied arts and sciences from. Mountain View College.

We are always happy to hear about the achievements of our young people. We have faith in them and back them 100 percent.

After all, they are the next generation who will carry on.

Hostesses for the month were Mary Sebestik, Rose Noska, Anne Zvolanek, Theresa Carper, Annabelle Bubak, and Anna King.

The meeting adjourned and luncheon was served.

Don't forget the bus trip to Fort Worth July 13th.

Have a happy day!

Fraternally, Alice Roberts English Reporter SAJST

LODGE NO 88, HOUSTON BIRTHDAY CLUB SISTERS This is a special report of the Birthday Club Sisters' special day of entertainment Wednesday, May 21st.

We boarded a chartered bus at Lodge No. 88 at 7 a.m. and arrived in Galveston at 8:30 a.m. Of course, it did not take us that long to drive but we had to wait on some people who didn't make it.

At Menard Park in Galveston, we boarded a sightseeing train and rode 17 miles on a tour around the Island City. This took one and a half hours, which were very dedelightful. The commentator was very good and the homes and flowers were at their peak of bloom.

The ride covered both old and new Galveston, including Seawall Blvd., remains of Fort Crockett, historic old homes, churches, shrimp fleet, yacht basin, and The University of Texas Medical School. The time passed swiftly and everyone enjoyed the tour very much.

Next, we boarded the chartered bus again, and our bus driver, Bill Woods, who was very accommodating and kind to us, drove us to the American National Insurance Company Tower; this is a 20story high-rise structure and the most striking feature of the tower is the Colonnade of 50-foot tall columns, which form a peristyle around the core and elevator lobby.

We took the elevator to the 20th floor where we had a 30-mile view and the unrivalled 360-degree look at 350 feet above street level. This was enjoyed by all.

By this time everyone was getting hungry — it was near 12 noon — therefore, we got on the bus and headed for the gorgeous Galvez Hotel for lunch.

Much to our surprise the committee had made arrangements for us to dine at the Galvez Hotel because they serve a buffet lunch every noon. My! what delicious food they served and all you can eat.

Plenty of meats, salads and even pie. It was all real tasty and everyone seemed happy at this point with a full tummy.

Now, on the bus we went to the Bishop's Palace. The Bishop's Palace is on Broadway and it looks like a palace in the sky. It was originally built and owned by Col. and Mrs. Walter Gresham. It took seven years to build and was offi-

Wednesday, June 14, 1978 cially opened Jan. 1st, 1893. The materials for its construction were from all over the world. The walls are 23 inches thick. During the 1900 storm over a hundred of Gresham's friends took shelter in this house.

The house has seven fireplaces with elaborate mantels of carved wood and Mexican silver onyx and satinwood. The building is four stories high, built of stone, with gray sandstone for the body with pink and blue granite in mosaic work.

All of the rooms on the main floor are finished with a different wood, the entrance is oak, the library is black walnut, the dining room is antique oak, the first parlor is polished mahogany with satin damask walls and the second parlor is white mahogany with satinwood trimming. The floors are of inlaid oak with each square screwed separately to the floor. Oh! I could just go on and on about this wonderful place but you must see it to really appreciate it. All the Birthday Club sisters and even the brothers who accompanied us were delighted with the tour through the Bishop's Palace.

By this time everyone was getting tired after climbing the stairs and walking through the palace.

We wish to thank this committee, whose members are: Mary A. Kosut, chairperson; Rita Alexander and Virginia Hale. They did a super job because this trip took a lot of arranging and contacting of individuals. Our president, Sister Della Kadlecek, was a great help to the committee and we thank each of you.

Many thanks also to Lodge No. 88's board of trustees, who made this trip possible.

There are nine lodge brothers, members of Lodge 88, who are the husbands of nine Birthday Club Sisters who went on the trip with us. We were happy to have these brothers to fill up the bus. They are: Brothers Ed Kadlecek, John Kosut, Harry Finn, Leon Hale, Joe Fusig, Frank Tilich, Homer Alexander and Jim Pokluda and Amos Kadlecek; these guys were entertaining on the bus.

Oh, yes! Everyone behaved, except one of our sisters who flirted with the nice bus driver and more, but I promised this sister that I would not mention her name — she has a very jealous husband! Oh, well All in all, we had a beautiful

13 day and we only wish that all of our Birthday Club Sisters could have been with us, we missed you.

Maybe next time.

Fraternally, Lillian Finn Reporter SPJST — LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH Dear Members and Friends: Mark your calendar for July ist.

We will have Kirk's Dance Band from Mankato, Minnesota. They have been highly recommended for their beautiful polkas, waltzes and modern music, so let's make them welcome.

So until ... Keep Smiling!

Mary Pavey 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 June is as follows: All workers should be at the Lodge by 7:30 p.m.

Door Saturday, June 17 — Mr. Ed Lancaster Saturday, June 24 — M/M Willie Gilliam Kitchen Saturday, June 17 — M/M Joe H. Holmes and MJM James Dunn Saturday, June 24 — M/M Bill Lee and M/M Johnny M. Reeder If you are unable to work, please get someone else in your place.

Fraternally, Evelyn Schwab SPJST —

LODGE NO. 68, WACO Dear Members: For the June meeting a noon meal is planned for the Mother's and Father's Day which will be served at 12:30 p.m., with the lodge meeting following. There will be more details on this later, so watch the Vestnik.

The next lodge meeting will be Sunday, June 18th. A dinner will be served, starting at 12:30 p.m. honoring the mothers and fathers.

There will be more details later.

Watch the Vestnik.

Fraternally, Annie Hanus English Reporter — SPJST

FAMILY REUNIONS FRNKA REUNION The 40th annual Frnka Family Reunion will be held June 25th at the Freestone Country Club. Fairfield. The Club is located on Hwy. 84 West, about five miles out of town. A large sign marks the entrance. Fairfield is 145 miles north of Houston, 90 miles south of Dallas, 60 miles east of Waco, and 34 miles west of Palestine on Interstate 45. We hope you will make every effort to attend.

Registration will begin around 9 o'clock. Each family is requested to bring a basket lunch or some samples of their best recipes to be mutually shared. Plates. flatware. and tea wil be furnished. There are several good restaurants located close to the Interstate exits, for those who would prefer to get something locally rather than bring a dish from home. Beer and mixed drinks are available at the club.

Bar cards will be available at registration for those desiring them.

However, Freestone County, as well as the surrounding counties are "dry."

There is a juke box in the area where the reunion will be held. A stereo and a wide variety of tapes and records will be in the area also for the enjoyment of those who care to dance. Swimming, golf, and tennis facilities are available at the club. If the kids and teenagers wish to swim, register at the pool as our guests and pay 50 cents.

Boating and camping facilities are available at Fairfield State Lake, a few miles from town for those wishing to come early or stay longer.

If you plan to attend, please send in your reservation card by June 17. If you can't let us know, come anyway!

Hope to see you there.

Ron and Evelyn Frnka * * Shimek Reunion The 9th annual Shimek family reunion will be held at Schulenburg, Sunday, June 25th, at 'the KC Hall. Registration will begin-at 10:30 a.m., dinner will be served at 12 noon. Bring your favorite basket lunch; other refreshments will be at the location. Music will be furnished by the George Marhart Orchestra for your listening

14 and dancing pleasure in the airconditioned building. Make plans and attend early in order to enjoy the day with us because it is a great privilege to meet with relatives and friends.

Johnnie Shimek Member of Lodge 88 * *

Shenkir-Dusek-Schiller Reunion The Shenkir-Dusek-Schiller reunion will be held Sunday, June 25th in Elgin, at the SPJST Lodge hall on Hwy. 95. Registration be gins at 10 a.m. Beef barbecue and sausage will be served at noon.

Anyone related and who did not receive a letter may notify: Ervin Becker, 514 Fast 8th, Elgin, Texas 78621, phone (512) 285-4228.

Mrs. Ervin Becker * *

Ilarta-Havel-Valenta-Vlasek Reunion The Barta - Havel - Valenta Vlasak reunion will be held at the American Legion Park in Shiner June 18th. Everyone connected with these families is invited and each family is asked to bring prepared and cooked food. The plates, cups and tea will be furnished by the committee. Come early and stay —A. R. Havel late!

• •

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) * *

Skrabanek-Marek Reunion The annual Skrabanek-Marek reunion will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 2nd at Flag Hall in Cyclone. Each family is asked to bring a dish of eat, vegetable, salad or dessert, enough for your family. Bread, tea, napkins, plates and silverware will be furnished.

Registration begins at 10 a.m.

—Arleen Cabla * *

Bayer Family Reunion The descendants of John and Josef Bayer will hold their family

reunion at the KC Hall in Schulenburg, Sunday, June 18th, 19'18. The

vitsTNIK KC Hall is on Hwy. 77, just south of Interstate 10 and a block or so when one drives south from the railroad underpass. From HaBettsville, Yoakum and Victoria one approaches the hall from the south on Hwy. 77 before reaching the underpass.

Registration of members and guests will commence about 10 a.m.

Each family is requested to bring prepared food in covered dishes, enough for themselves and any guests they may have along. Coffee, tea, and other refreshments will be at the hall.

This is our first reunion in Fayette County. The Bayer brothers, John and Josef, arrived from Stramberk, Czechoslovakia, in the year 1873 and settled in Dubina, about five miles from Schulenburg. The family is celebrating its 105th year in Texas.

Joseph V. Bayer

work on the part of the membership of this lodge and this community. We are immensely proud of you today, salute you, and share your joy and pride.

Before I relate to you some brief facts about Lodge 188 and how this building came to be, I would like to introduce and recognize the other members of the Supreme Lodge, plus other dignitaries, who are present here today and their spouses. (Please hold your applause until all of them have been introduced).

First of all, my wife, Dorothy; Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska and his wife, Dorothy; Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas, Jr., and his wife, Betty.

Our directors are also members of the Supreme Lodge and we have, first of all, from this district, District I Director John Kubena. of La Grange; District III Director SPJST Bro. Sid Pokladnik and his wife, Justine from Dallas; District IV Director Bro. Stanley Broz from Lowake. The Supreme Lodge Vice PresiREMARKS DELIVERED BY THE dent Bro. Joe B. Hejny and SuVARIOUS INDIVIDUALS AT THE preme Lodge Legal Advisor Bro. FORMAL OPENING AND Reuben Lesikar and some of the DEDICATION OF THE NEW HOME other directors were unable to be OF LODGE 188, 'DEEREST LODGE' with us here today but send their IN CENTERVILLE ON SUNDAY, greetings and best wishes. Brother APRIL 30th, 1978 Joe B. Hejny is in the hospital and Brother Morris: sends his greetings. Also, Vestnik Well . . . You've certainly come a editor, Bro. Rudy Sefcik and his long way since the Carver School wife, Maxine. in the Robbins Community — and We also have some other individuals who hold prominent posiI think that's great!

Thank you, Bro. Jackson! Fellow tions in the SPJST and in this members of the Supreme Lodge, district: District I Sales Repreofficers and members of Lodge 188 sentative Ben Trcalek and his wife Centerville, friends and guests of Martha from Caldwell, and Bro. honor, and those from other lodges Otto Halms and wife Matilda, Liand other districts and the public brarian, Museum Curator and Arwho have come here to share with chivist of the LAM Department at us the joy of this occasion. the Supreme Lodge. State Field This is a great day for Lodge 188 Manager Silas Smith and wife, Centerville and another great day Jeanette, are in Houston attending for the SPJST Society. A few short another SPJST function and send weeks ago, we dedicated the first their best wishes. of four buildings to be dedicated I'm delighted to see our good this year. That was in Longview on March the 4th. Including this lodge friend, Representative Dan home today, we will formally open Kubiak of Rockdale with us.

He is a member of the SPJST and and dedicate a total of four new lodge buildings during this year of also a good sales representative.

It was my honor and privilege to 1978. This 4s a record never beshare the speaker's platform with fore equalled in the history of the SPJST Society since it was found- Bro. Kubiak two weeks ago at the 20th anniversary of our rest home ed in 1897. This new lodge home, in Taylor, and had he been with as all SPJST lodge homes, stands me last Sunday at the District IV as a symbol and tribute to the will and determination and hard meeting in Rowena, this would

FEATURES

Wednesday, June 14, 1978

15

(I neglected to say earlier that be the third Sunday in as many construction was Redbird Construcweeks that we would be sharing tion Company of Athens, Leman this building is situated on a tract the speaker's platform. He is a good Hargrove, co-owner and superin- of land 5.01 acres in size, and of course, old Hwy. 75 runs in front man, a good supporter of the tendent. of the building.)

SPJST, and a very effective legisBrother Robert Gresham did all lator in the State Legislature. It of the legal work from this end of During the entire period leading was my privilege to also work with the transaction, and Supreme up to the completion of this buildhim when we were combatting ef- Lodge Legal Advisor Bro. Reuben ing, it has always been felt that forts to require licensing of fra- Lesikar did all of the legal work this facility would serve an imternal insurance agents a couple from the Supreme Lodge end. The portant need in this community — of years ago. We are glad to have Supreme Lodge of the SPJST pro- primarily for SPJST Lodge No. 188, him with us today. vided principal financing for this followed by the needs of various We are happy and honored to new structure. Dr. A. M. Easter- organizations in the surrounding have all of you people from the ling, Jr., lodge president, and his community. In instances where our Supreme Lodge and District I with wife Peggy, were the main forces lodges have integrated themselves us today, and likewise pleased that behind the construction project with the activities of the surroundso many of you good members and with every day visits to the site. ing community, they have always friends from other lodges and These members have devoted a lot done well, because they are a part areas of the state are here to help of their time towards seeing the of the community and cannot be Lodge 188 celebrate this grand oc- successful completion of this edi- isolated and function apart from casion. fice. Additionally, members who the community that surrounds A complete history of Lodge 188 donated a lot of their work include them. I know that this is one of was given at the time the lodge Andre Schwab for his surveying, the main aims and purposes of the was chartered on Jan. 23rd, 1977. T. C. Ellis, Julian Wakefield, Gene officers and members of this lodge, There has been only one change in Lee, and William Smith, who do- because they don't intend to beofficers since that time — that of nated heavy equipment such as come an isolated enterprise inthe Assistant Youth Leader. doziers, trucks, etc., during the sulated from the rest of the comLodge 188 was organized Nov. 22, construction project; and Travis munity. I think that as time passes, 1976 in the home of Travis Oden. Oden who donated much of the the community will see that this is The main impetus behind the or- gravel. Of course, there were many indeed a very important facility ganization of the lodge was the others who contributed in their own for the entire community and that obvious need for families doing way toward this building project. the projects and activities that When one of our lodges success- take place here will prove to be of things together and for the youth to enjoy wholesome and super- fully completes the construction of lasting benefit. I move around the vised entertainment, plus the need a new lodge home such as this one, SPJST membership all over the for a lodge building, since there it marks an historic milestone in state a good deal and I can tell was and is no other community or that lodge's history, as it well you that in all the communities recreational building in this entire should. In other instances where where there are SPJST lodges and area of Leon County. This new this has happened, it has also those lodges have similar facilities, building stands as a monument to marked the beginning of an ex- the relationship between the lodge those hopes and aspirations and tended period of growth in the membership and the surrounding to the hard work of all those who local organization. It is a known community has been and is muhad a part in its becoming a real- and indisputable fact that those tually cordial and a good relationlodges having nice or new lodge ship. Visits to some of those inity.

So that these facts will become facilities have experienced the stallations, in almost any part of a part of the permanent history largest growth rate over the years. Texas that you choose, will bear of Lodge 188 after their publica- We feel that the advantages and this out. tion in the Vestnik shortly, I want privileges that this new facility The lion's share for the credit to include a few remarks about the will afford, both this lodge and the for the growth of Lodge 188's membuilding itself. Ground-breaking surrounding community, will pro- bership must be given to Sister for this structure took place on vide the potential for sound and Jacquelyn Wakefield, who, from June 6th, 1977. Construction start- steady growth in the years to come. the very beginning has been the ed on the 3rd of October 1977; the And I would like to make this principal person soliciting the new work progressed and was complet- observation: Please continue to in- members into Lodge 188. Please ed on the 30th of March 1978. The volve your young people in all your stand, Sister Wakefield, and let's building measures 100 x 140 feet in lactivities. Nothing fosters the hear a round of applause for hers size, with a total of 14,000 square family concept in any community She was a million-dollar producer feet. It is of metal construction, as like activities in which both par- in 1977 and No. 1 in the entire you can see, and it is complete ents and children participate, and state. She was only recently joined with air-conditioning and heating, all of us are keenly aware that by three other sales representaincludes a youth room 25 x 40 feet, the entire nation needs to return tives in Lodge 188, Vada Allen, a dance floor with seating for ap- to and strengthen the basic social Curtis Beard, and Virginia Mcproximately 600 persons, including unit in this country—the FAMILY. Eacher. Sister Wakefield and eva spacious stage for musical groups. The SPJST subscribes to and eryone else in this lodge believes in A completely equipped kitchen is wholeheartedly supports this con- the SPJST, what it stands for and also included. Contractor for the cept. its purposes, and many, many good

16 people united behind the efforts to construct this building for the good of the lodge, the community, and the SPJST as a whole. Current membership in Lodge 188 stands at 409, as of last Friday. This building will fulfill a great need in this area of Leon County. The officers and members are, and justifiably should be, proud of their new home. We salute them!

Before I conclude my remarks on behalf of the Supreme Lodge and the membership of Lodge 188, I wish to express our appreciation to all the news media that either published, aired, or televised press releases sent them recently from the Supreme Lodge President's Office about this event. Their cooperation has contributed to the excitement and publicity that has directly affected the attendance here today.

The officers and members of Lodge 188 are to be congratulated on the completion of this milestone in their fraternal existence.

You have worked hard and you have worked long. You can rightfully enjoy yourselves today. You have worked for it, you have earned it and you deserve it! This is your day, Lodge 188. God bless you all and thank you! We wish you well.

Brother Jackson: (Brother Jackson then proceeded to introduce the following speakers) (Copy of Rep. Dan Kubiak's remarks not available.)

A. M. Easterling, Jr.: First, I want to introduce all of my lodge officers, committees, board of trustees, entertainment and building committees. We welcome everyone to our new home.

We are very grateful to the Supreme Lodge for making this new building possible. I would like to express special thanks to every individual who has worked and donated time, equipment, materials and money to make this building and parking lot what it is today.

There will be more done on the parking lot in the near future.

We now have three new sales representatives to help Jackie Wakefield sign up new members.

Would you please stand? Jenny McEachern, Vada Allen, and Curtis Beard!

I want to thank the ETA boys (Continued on page 18)

VESTNIK

From The Supreme Lodge STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY, 1978 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 Sale of Lodge Supplies

TOTAL 5,059.26 156,885.86 6,352.68 300,000.00 554.27 417.34 18,587.11 2,357.15 6,822.06 100,604.70 162,867.01 4,272.84 4,000.00 2,014.00 4.00

TOTAL RECEIPTS CASH (4-30-78)

770,798.28 213,123.58

BALANCE

983,921.86

DISBURSEMENTS: Mortgage Loans Certificate Loans Certificates of Deposit Annuities Death Claims Death Claims to Minors Death Claims to Minors Interest Matured Enaowments Surrender Value Reinsurance Home Account Expense Actuary and Computer Appraisal Expenses Commissions, Adult .............

Commissions, JT Commissions Override Contributions . . ..................... • .................... _ ...... ........

District Youth Counselors District Allocation Fraternal Activities ...... ...........................

Hospitol ization ........ ................... ..................

Legal Services Expense Medical Exams Non-Medical Exams .............. _ ...... .................

Museum Operating Expense Office Maintenance Office Rent Vestnik Vestnik Postage Organizational Expense Postage Salary, Directors Salary, Editor Salary, Employees Salary, Officers

................ .................

511,233.07 7,475.00 100,000.00 1,001.25 19,000.00 200.00 54.20 12,000.00 3,491.20 5,177.64 3,929.18 754.93 2,144.01 14,291.24 185.91 1,915.50 141.67 887.08 250.00 163.94 1,142.34 1,928.69 939.50 2,001.73 14.45 808.96 4,000.00 287.00 5,000.00 675.00 45.00 1,400.00 1,685.40 11,143.13 8,661.58

Wednesday, June 14, 1978

17

15.75 368.26 1,803.60 1,279.03 510.67 466.74 336.81 353.61 146.43 1,500.21 211.81

SPJST History Project Stationery and Supplies Supreme Lodge Meetings Tax - FICA, FUTA, TEC Telephone Travel Expense, Officers and Directors Travel Expense, State Field Manager Travel Expense, Editor Travel Expense, State Youth Director Youth Activities Bonus TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS CASH (5-31-78)

731,021.50 252,900.36

BALANCE

983,921.86

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

252,900.36 3,166,463.49 18,994,946.28 597,483.44 56,378.58 602,466.84 803,511.82 54,448.54

TOTAL ASSETS

24,528,599.35 Fraternally, Jerry Mikulas, Jr. Financial Secretary

INCOME FROM LODGES FOR THE MONTH 0 F MAY, 1978 LODGE

1

11 12 1.3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 28 29 30 32 33 35 36

AMOUNT

364.74 1,739.93 34.67 1,068.42 1,586.10 69.74 1.35 818.69 41.83 1,759.74 135.18 2,100.99 2,120.14 249.80 1,342.99 244.04 558.16 285.80 2,370.55 2,803.19 143.61 820.37 4,922.82 560.71 1,505.95 993.19 2,287.31 171.36

LODGE

38 39 40 42 44 47 49 50 51 57 63 65 66 72 73 74 76 79 80

81 82 84 87 88 89 90 91 92

AMOUNT

945.11 1,034.36 729.67 132.48 703.30 5,216.19 2,121.96 524.91 110.85 1.00 133.67 810.96 6,150.67 267.27 358.80 194.26 417.08 5,949.48 25.79 2,597.87 2,995.31 2.553.27 19.20 3,569.44 4,191.17 32,960.20 1,005.58 53.79 1,569.09 2,696.27

LODGE

AMOUNT

94 924.78 97 22.28 106 204.94 107 1,043.05 110 62.18 111 (unassigned) 333.86 112 266.52 120 115.54 122 173.31 125 4.85 129 16.91 130 2,538.27 133 344.56 135 1,570.78 137 615.94 138 199.38 139 2,391.19 141 1,202.00 142 2,640.99 143 210.88 147 146.83 148 679.56 151 589.09 153 865.63 154 3,080.63 155 758.60 156 409.25 160 1,892.06 161 304.42 162 275.50 164 26.30 168 219.33 169 888.19 170 2,372.07 171 357.29 173 490.94 174 1,875.14 175 1,953.92 176 1,396.43 177 3,778.40 178 1,814.91 179 331.94 180 1,140.12 181 273.60 182 34.94 361.35 184 185 1,002.02 187 9,383.41 189 577.32 Home Office 34.35 163,318.12 Fraternally, Jerry Mikulas, Jr. Financial Secretary

Being friendly

is ourpkasure...

Being helpful is our business

V1 STNfK (Continued from page 16) cuing the delicious meat on the menu today. They our thanks. I would like for ro_ to stand and be recvery nappy to see so many and fellow members from luriges. Your fellowship and is greatly appreciated. tale by to see us again everything completed. h to extend our sincere to the American Legion Centerville for donating on which this building is cited. A special thank you to . and Mrs. Franks who donated the hog for the pork barbecue; Ernie Wilburn for the flagpole; Herman Stafford for constructing this beautiful podium in memory late Bro, McEachern; to PaVanway who has done a job as food chairman. Thank li for a job well done and we • f :.‘ly hope that all of you en,;•oni •slves here today. Lodge loing its best to make all of yc :•lcome.

Brimberry, past Mayor of ville _Ulcers of the Supreme Lodge, local officers, ladies and gentlemen ;;nests: I want to congratu', the members and officers of l,1 • &UST lodge in Centerville for this wonderful accomplishment. I dent know if any of you have ever thought about it, but almost k3,000,000 people reside within a 150•mile radius of Centerville and are right in the middle of this m:) ,.(th. The future looks good. We • €i small town compared to some others but small can be iful. For example, smaller lies, in cities, in open country Through the sharing of leadership, abilities, talents, .reit facilities, doors are open., new friends and new possiBy smaller groups working i;d sharing together it is possible dreams can be realized. 'rough working together and sharing together and dreaming to• , , ther, small can be beautiful. I e ‘ave you with this thought for t')-• nay: . We plant the seed and I . gives the growth. Thank you ) , 7 ..00d luck to Lodge 188 of the

and being here today gives me a good feeling ® you did the almost impossible. You, started from scratch, so to speak, and your success has been phenomenal. You have the envy of all. Nevertheless, we now join you to be with you on this great occasion and I am sure that all of District I and the members of the Supreme Lodge would like to be here today to salute you on a jab well done. We want you to feel that you are part of our happy SPJST family. We would like to share with you this great fraternal spirit and its success in your community.

It is hard to believe that in a short period of a year or so you have signed up a record number of SPJST members. No wonder the SPJST had a record and banner year in selling over $20,000,000 worth of insurance hi 1977! Your part and contribution was sizeable and significant. You know that we are a big happy family, well over 53,000 members from all over this great state, and something like $120,000,000 in insurance in force and a solvency rating of 1.25. With work and cooperation such as has been shown here in Centerville we cannot help but go forward and grow even more. We are all happy for you today and we know that you will enjoy this building and what it has to offer for a long time to come. Thank you.

Presiding Officer Mack Jackson ended with a few fitting comments and remarks as follows: All of us here owe a special debt of gratitude to one man who has given of himself so much in this project and that is none other than our good president , Junior Easterling. Give him a round of your fine applause. His is really a story of the "local boy makes good," and he doesn't hesitate sharing his good fortune. This is a good thing that has happened for Centerville.

I hope that it brings all of us closer together — all elements and sections of the country. It has really made a difference. If we believe in brotherly love, let's practice it. We still have the pioneer spirit here in this area and we believe that the greatest things in Leon County are still to come.

Thank you.

SRJST -

r

accomplishments

SPECIAL FOLK ART MUSICAL DRAMA TO BE PRESENTED AT THE TEMPLE CAC `The Immigrants" A special musical drama, sponsored by the Temple Cultural Activities Center (CAC), is being readied for presentation on Sunday, July 16th, 1978. There will be both matinee and evening performances, at 3 and 7 p.m. The presentation will include music by the Seaton Brass Band, a chorus, and solo performers, vocalists, and musicians.

The production will include dialogue by character players, interspersed with music. The play is written by Mr. Nick A. Morris of Temple and is a simple and heartwarming story of an immigrant family and their emigration from a country in Eastern Europe to the United States and Texas. The music will be a blend of the Old World and the New. The plot will evoke happiness, nostalgia, sadness and p athos. Special colored slides and audio-visual aids will be used in conjunction with the music and dialogue to tell the story.

"The "Immigrants" conveys a simple message because the production is essentially a folk drama.

The players will include Mrs. Marie Zvolanek of Temple as Mama, Anton Pokorny of Taylor as the father (Tata), Judy Hyzak of Granger as the daughter (Anna), and Brian Vanicek of Temple as the son (Pepik). Bernie Gebala will narrate portions of the play.

Singers involved will be the Seaton Choral Group and singers from the Waco-West areas, Gary Moore, director of the CAC, will serve as technical director. Nick Morris directs the Seaton Brass Band and is in charge of the overall production.

There will be a nominal admission charge to cover the cost of staging, production, and use of the CAC facilities. Those 13 and over will be admitted for $2; those ages 7 through 12, for $1, and children under 7 will be admitted free.

Tickets are now available at the Cultural Activities Center at 3011 North 3rd in Temple and may also he purchased by mail by sending a check or money order for the tickets payable to the Cultural Activities Center, and addressed to the CAC, P.O. Box 3292, Temple, Tx 76501. A self-addressed stamped

19

Wednesday, June 14, 1978 envelope must be included. Those desiring tickets; should specify whether they want matinee or evening tickets and how many free tickets for children under 7. The auditorium seats 489 people and the number of tickets will be limited to that number for each performance, including free tickets to under 7.

Those who have read the play and reviewed the music that will be presented have remarked that it is a moving story, told in simple form, and predict that there will not be a dry eye in the house during certain portions of the play.

The public is cordially invited. Get your tickets early because it is expected that there will be a sellout for both performances.

Bernie Gebala Publicity - 1 ANOTHER SPJST MEMBER EXCELS This is the time of year when many young people Will be leaving school days and familiar surroundings behind to embark on new adventures to pursue careers, goals and ambitions. One such person is Rita Kamas, who on May 27th, 1978 along with 976 other students, was graduated from Skyline High School and Career Development Center in Dallas. Skyline is the largest four-year high school in the United States and is known nationwide (and in some foreign countries) for its l excellence and for the curriculum it has to offer its students.

In spite of major surgery and a !lengthy convalescence last fall, Rita was able to maintain a gradepoint average to qualify her to be graduated with honors and 47th in her class. In February of this year, she was one of 75 students chosen from 2,000 applicants from her school to be initiated to the National Honor Society. The members of the National Honor Society must have a grade point average of 3.5 or better for three years.

They are selected by the principal and voted on by the faculty for their leadership, service, and character, in addition to their scholastic ability.

Rita's extra-curricular activities reveal a busy schedule. As a junior, she had a role in the high school production of "Mame," last year. During her senior year, 19771111 JST —

RITA KAMAS 78, she auditioned and received a role in "Peter Pan" which played in April at the Arts Magnet School.

Another audition landed her a part in "My Fair Lady," at Skyline, which played early in May. Many times she went from one rehearsal to another. During the spring semester she made many appearances, which stemmed from her involvement with a program from the dance cluster.

This is Rita's last year in the youth club with Lodge 130 in Dallas. She has served as the club's president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer, in addition to devoting many hours to various committees. She was a charter member of the District III Youth Club and served as its president and vice president. The Cookbook Committee, of which she was a member, was successful in their efforts to compile and publish the Dis• trict /II Youth Club Cookbook. The proceeds of the cookbook were used to donate a public address system to the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home in Taylor. Rita's participation in SPJST sponsored activities have yielded three first-place trophies in Individual Talent and one firstplace trophy in Senior Group Talent, all won with her dancing ability. She has one first-place trophy in Arts and Crafts.

Rita represented the SPJST at the Texas Fraternal Congress for six consecutive years. In 1975, she and her sister had the privilege to dance for the National Fraternal Congress in Cincinnati, Ohio. Rita

also danced on the program of the 1976 SPJST Convention in Waco.

For many years, she has danced and helped teach the Czech, Slovak, and Moravian Besedas for numerous programs.

This summer promises to be a busy time, too. In addition to her part-time job with J. C. Penney Regional Credit Office, she plans to take a few dance classes with Hofsas, who is known for his dance techniques throughout the United States. The fall season should find her enrolled in classes at a local junior college before going on to North Texas.

Rita has that rare quality , of boundless energy and she adds sparkle to every occasion. We wish her well in any undertaking and may she achieve the goals of her desire.

(In behalf of the entire SPJST Society, congratulations. Rita!

—Editor.)

SPJST —

TANNICH-BROVEC REUNION The 12th annual Tannich-Brovec reunion was held May 21st, 1978, at the New Taiton Hall, beginning at 10 a.m. in New Taiton. Each i,family brought a basket lunch which was put out all together and enjoyed by everyone.

President Joe Anhaiser called the meeting to order after the noon meal about 1 o'clock with his officer — Vice Pres. John Horak, Secretary-Treasurer Joe Sekerka, Reporter Mrs. Gaynelle Pusok and Entertainment Chairman Mrs. Ann Horak. Secretary-Treasurer Joe Sekerka, read the minutes from the 11th annual reunion. Members voted to have a reunion next year on May 20th, 1979, at the New Taiton Hall in New. Taiton. Members voted to only send invitations to out-ofstate descendants and the rest would be informed in the newspaper about the reunion. Make a note now of this date and start telling all the descendants you meet about the change and date so all of you can plan to attend.

A collection was taken up to pay Mr. and Mrs. Herman Perterson the expenses of the hall, etc., and gave a special donation in memory of Vernon Perterson. There were 83 in attendance; Mrs. Bertha Ulbrich was the oldest, Ray Allen Pusok was the youngest (23 months)Mr. and Mrs. Doug (Betty Jo) Bartosh traveled he farthest (from

20

VESTNIK

From The District Youth Youth Activity Calendar DISTRICTCounselors II YOUTH COUNSELOR

YOUTH SECTION

DISTRICT I YAD — Saturday, June 17, Dime Box, Lodge 13 Camp -- July 21-24, at Camp Val Verde DISTRICT II District II youth leaders, assistants, and chaperones will have a meeting to formulate final camp decisions and assignments at Lodge 29, Taylor, at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, July 17th.

Jerry Sijansky on "Jerry Sijansky Day" thanking those members who came to observe the occasion.

(Photo by Sister Helen Pavelka.)

Temple) and each received a nice gift.

Election of officers was held next and Mr. John Horak was chosen president, vice president is Joe Sekerka; Mrs. Molly Ann Raabe is secretary - treasurer; Mrs. Evelyn Jurecka is co-secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Esther Ulbrich, reporter; and Leroy Perterson, entertainment chairman for the 1978-79 reunion.

The meeting adjourned and almost everyone joining Mrs. Ann Horak, entertainment chmn., while the others enjoyed conversation.

I am sorry I am late getting this in, but my husband is in the hospital.

Mrs. Esther Ulbrich, Reporter SPJST -

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.

SPJST -

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 and Royalty — June 25, at Lodge No. 84, Dallas Camp — July 25-28, at Camp Val Verde DISTRICT IV Camp — with District I at Camp Val Verde, July 21-24 DISTRICT V 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, HiIlje DISTRICT VII Camp — July 30-Aug. 3, at Camp Idlewild District YAD July 23rd, Lodge No. 107, Floresville * * STATE EVENTS: State YAD -Aug. '20; Temple High School State Royalty — Sept. 30, Lodge No. 47, Seaton.

SPJST -

Attend District I YAD Saturday, June 17 at Lodge No. 13 Dime Box

School is out and summer is here and our activities are now at a faster pace.

District II YAD will be held at Lodge 177, Academy, Sunday, July 9th; the exact time wil be published at a later date. Now, this is important: Deadline date for your YAD entry cards for crafts, talent, and royalty MUST be received no later than June 20th, 1978. Please get them to your leader or mail them now because time is getting short.

In our District II YAD this year we have one last-minute change: we will allow more than one contestant to enter royalty from your lodge; therefore, a local lodge may have two or even three contestants in the district royalty contest in each category. The youth leaders were informed of this change earlier, but it had not been published in the Vestnik.

District II youth camp will be again held in two separate sessions with the teenagers attending the first session starting at 10:30 a.m.

July 29th and will end at noon Aug. 1st, and the teens will go home. The juniors will arrive and they will stay until 10:30 a.m. Aug. 4th and then return home. Camp application blanks must be received by your district youth counselor on or before July 9th, 1978. More details on this later.

There will be a youth leaders', assistants' and chaperones` meeting at Lodge 29 in Taylor July 17th at 7;30 p.m. The purpose of this meeting will be to make final camp decisions and assignments.

Then on Aug. 13th we will have our District II fall meeting which is a fun and fellowship day. This will also be held at Lodge 29 in Taylor.

1g you have any questions concerning YAD or camp, please feel free to contact me and I will try to help you.

Camp eligibility lists have been received and shown that we have over 200 youth members who are eligible to go to camp, so it seems that we will have a good turnout because there are usually about 20 leaders and chaperones who attend, plus about seven staff mem-

Wednesda , June 14, 1978 hers at Camp Val Verde, which includes life guards, archery, horseback and water sports' instructors.

Looking forward to seeing you at these activities.

Fraternally, Frank Klinkovsky District II DYC SPJST --

DISTRICT III

YOUTH COUNSELOR Dear Readers: June 25th — District III YAD. and Royalty will be held at Lodge No. 84, Dallas.

July 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.

Ed Kamas Dist. III DYC SPJST —

DISTRICT VI CAMP AT BASTROP STATE PARK Dear District VI Members: Put on your happy face and go to Bastrop State Park from June 19th through June 23rd. There will be fun for all. Try to arrive at the park between 2 and 3 p.m. Do not come before 2 p.m.!

Notice to all campers: Please bring a pair of slacks or jeans or a T-shirt, any color, or any other shirt. If any of these items are new, please have them washed before you bring it to camp because we will do painting on these clothes.

Things you should bring for yourself to camp: Two sheets Light blanket (if needed) Pillow Tooth paste and brush Towels and wash cloth Soap Flashlight Shorts or slacks Sturdy shoes Bathing suit First-aid equipment And whatever you need. If you have any games, songs, or records, please bring them along. We need everything you can supply us with.

If I have left anything out that you need to know, contact me and I will be glad to assist you.

See you June 19-23. Keep smiling and have a pleasant day!

Fraternally, Elsie Brdecka, DYC SPJST -

21

From The Lodge Youth Leaders LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX The SPJST Lodge 13 Yodge Club of Dime Box will host the District I YAD Saturday, June 17th, at 2:30 p.m.

YAD stands for Youth Achievement Day where all the qualified young people from the district between the ages of 6 through 17 get together and compete in craft, food, pictorial arts, science/educational items, sewing, talent and royalty.

Talent begins at 2:30 p.m. There will be a short break; then royalty competition will begin, young people between the ages of 14-17 will be competing for king and queen of the district.

Everyone is invited to come out and enjoy this event. It is a chance to see you people competing against each other in the categories mentioned. The talent and royalty is most interesting, There will be a free dance from 6 until 7:30 p.m., with music by Golden Country, of Austin. Ervin and Magdalene Iselt will lead the Grand March for the chosen king and queen including anyone interested in participating at 6 p.m.

Please come out and support these young people because they represent our future.

Fraternally, Nellene Spacek Youth Leader - SPJST LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN Dear Members and Friends: As we begin our new year in our youth club let us give thanks for a prosperous 1977-78 year. Again a heartfelt thanks to the parents, members and youth who made it all possible. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank the members from our sister lodges who have been so helpful to us since October.

As a quick reminder to all the youth at Lodge 18, our election of officers will be the first item on the agenda at our regular meeting, June 21st. Our meeting will be together for this month only due to the election of officers. Remember, you must be present to vote for your choice of elected officers.

Let's not forget to remember our

fathers on June 18th and what they mean to us.

Fraternally, Curtis and Pat. Young Youth Leaders SPJST

LODGE NO. 188, CENTERVILLE Dear Members: Lodge 188 will show a film "Island of the Blue Dolphins," at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 14th, at the lodge. The 93-minute film is a Robinson-Crusoe type tale film and it is rated for children of all ages as well as adults.

We Hope all our members can bring a friend and enjoy a pleasant evening at our new facilities.

See you then!

Fraternally, Emma Lou Bass Youth Leader SPJST -

Letters From The Youth LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Dear Vestnik Readers, The Taiton SPJST Youth Club held their regular monthly meeting Sunday, June 4th, at 2:30 p.m. at the Taiton Community Center.

The meeting was called to order

by President Karen Kahanek. The pledge was led by Linda Treumer and the prayer was read by Yvonne Kresta.

Under old business we discussed going to camp. We are asked to meet at Kahanek's place at 11 a.m.

Camp days are from June 19th through 22nd. Look in your Vestnik to see what to bring to camp.

We also had installation of officers. We were asked to turn in our points for the last three months; also turn in your YAD craft and talent cards, plus turn in your money for the wedding cards.

Under new business we were asked to pay our dues for the coming month at 54 cents a year. Our program for the month of July is "The Fourth of July."

Gifts were presented to two honor graduates: Glenn Kahanek and Lisa Blaha.

If anyone needs any Stanley products, you can put in an order 4 o either Mrs. Alvin Kahanek or.

Mrs. Jerome Dorotik. The committees for the coming year are: Telephone — Vicki Dorotik Refreshment — Melissa Zboril Door Prize — Brenda Kresta Sunshine — Michelle Srubar Games -- Karen Kahanek and

VESTNIK

22 Yvonne Kresta.

Door prize winners were: Chris Krpec. Pat Krpec, Anthony Kresta, Kristine Krpec, Kristi Korenek, and Brenda Kresta.

Poems were read by Sherry Krpec and Karen Kahanek.

Then we played a game. Winners were Melissa Zboril and Jennifer Krpec.

Winners of the Father's Day card contest were: age group 6-10 — 1st, Jean Dorotik, 2nd Kim Dornak, 3rd Chris Krpec. In the 11-17 age group were: 1st, Yvonne Krpec, 2nd Brenda Kresta, 3rd Karen Kahanek.

Refreshments were then served consisting of cake, cookies, rice krispie treats and punch.

The refreshments committee for the month of July will be: Mrs. Eugene Krpec, Mrs. Cyril Mrnustik, and Mrs. Elmer Treumer.

Fraternally, Karen Kahanek (13) (6-7-78) President SPJST — LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO Dear Vestnik Readers, The El Campo Youth Club met at the home of Mrs. Eugene Rek, May 17th. Meeting was called to order with the pledge of allegiance to the flag. The minutes were read by our secretary and the dues were taken up by the treasurer.

We discussed YAD and camp.

We sang "Happy Birthday" to Lori Henderson. Afterward, Mrs. Henderson served refreshments.

After our refreshments we went outside to play games. There were 16 members and one guest present.

Fraternally, (6-8-78) William Rek (9) SPJST —

LODGE NO. 48, BEYERSVILLE Dear Members and Friends, We held our meeting June 4th, at 7 p.m. There were nine members present.

We elected officers. The new officers are: President — Billy Pfeiffer Vice President — Ginger Wuensche Secretary — Peggy Biar Treasurer Deana Beran Reporter — Denisse Wuensche.

Those serving on committees will be: Telephone — Billy Pfeiffer and Billy Barcuch Food — Jeff Beran, Ronny Barcuch, Kathy Biar and Karen Biar.

We also discussed YAD. We are all looking forward to it. We will meet Thursday, June 15th, at 7:30 p.m. to get the YAD cards straight, so everyone bring your cards along that night.

After the meeting was over we had sandwiches for a snack. Our thanks to you ladies who helped make those good sandwiches.

Fraternally, Denisse Wuensche (11) (6-7-78) Reporter SPJST —

LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO Dear Vestnik Readers, The El Campo Youth Club met at the home of Mrs. Eugene Rek, May 17th. Meeting was called to order with the pledge to the flag.

The secretary read the minutes and the treasurer collected dues and gave us a report.

In discussion of new business, we talked about YAD and camp. Door prizes were won by Amanda Vanek and Lisa Sebesta. Officers for 197879 are as follows: President — Kim Vanek Vice President — Greg Goerig Secretary — Chris Goerig Treasurer — Jeff Goerig Serving on committees are: Game — William Rek and Joseph Bartos Cleanup — Brian Sebesta and ?atrick Bartos Community — Veronica Bartos and Leeanna Shimek Refreshments .— Amanda Vanek and Dennise Rek. We sang "Happy Birthday" to Lori Henderson and then Mrs. Henderson served refreshments. We adjourned the meeting and then we went outside and played games.

Our next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Vlasta Bartos, June 14th.

Fraternally, Kim Vanek President (6-8-78) SPJST

LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Dear Vestnik Readers, The Talton SPJST Youth Club held their monthly meeting Sunday, June 4th, at 2:30 p.m. at the Talton Community Center.

The meeting was brought to order by our new president, Karen Kahanek. The pledge was led by Linda Treumer . and the prayer was read by Yvonne Kresta. Minutes were read by our new secretary, Yvonne Krpec, and we dis-

cussed our old business which was selling Stanley products and keeping our own points.

We also discussed our new business which was going to camp and Youth Achievement Day. We then had the presentation of gifts to two of our high school graduates who were members of the SPJST. Glenn Kahanek and Lisa Blaha.

Door prize winners were: Chris Krpec, Pat Krpec, Anthony Kresta, Kristine Krpec, Kristi Korenek, and Brenda Kresta.

Afterward we played a game and the winners were Melissa Zboril and Jennifer Krpec. For this month's meeting the members were supposed to make a Father's Day card to be judged and the winners of the contest were: age group 6-10 — 1st, Jean Dorotik, 2nd Kim Dornak, 3rd Chris Krpec. In the 11-17 age group were: 1st Yvonne Krpec, 2nd Brenda Kresta, 3rd Karen Kahanek.

The meeting was then adjourned and we had refreshments. I'm sure the meeting was enjoyed by all the members and visitors who attended.

Fraternally, Melissa Zboril (13) (6-7-78) SPJST ---

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Members and Friends: The Seaton Youth Club of Lodge 47 met June 2nd for their monthly meeting.

President Kim Mikulas called the meeting to order. Then she asked Joyce Pechal to lead in reciting the pledge of allegiance and club motto.

Ellen Lucko called the roll and read the minutes of the last meeting which were approved as read.

Visitors were Mrs. Dorothy Massey, State Youth Director, Mr. Frank Klinkovsky, District II youth counselor; Mrs. Sarah Wilson, Carrie Bryant, Mrs. Barbara Bryant, Mrs. Louis Motl, Tedd Dodd, Tommy Kirby, and Mrs. Florence Mikeska. Thank you for coming and please come again.

The installation of officers was then held. Mr. Klinkovsky installed the new officers. Thank you, Mr. Klinkovsky. Mr. Klinkovsky talked about YAD and district camp. YAD slips were passed out.

We then discussed our trip to Six Flags. A date is not exactly planned.

Wednesday, June 14, 1978 Birthdays in the month of June are Jodie Zavodny, Shelia Harris, Louis Motl, and Mr. Calvin Skrabanek, our assistant youth leader.

Happy birthday!

Mrs. Bryant then passed out the tickets for the picnic which will be held July 23rd.

Door prize winners were Josef Morris and Stephen Mikeska.

Craft day has been postponed until a later date.

Remember, turn in your YAD slips before June 20th, to Mrs. Kurecka or Mr. Klinkovsky.

A get-well wish to Rex May who is in the hospital; Get well so you can come back to the meetings and socials.

Next meeting wilt be July 7th.

Fraternally, (6-5-78) Joyce Pechal (17) SPJST — LODGE NO. 174, ROCKDALE

Dear Friends, The May meeting was called to order by our president, Cindy Miller.

The roll was called and the minutes were read by Secretary Chery Matous.

We discussed where we should go on our spring trip and decided to go to Astroworid.

We also had election of officers, who are: President — Cindy Miller Vice President — Melinda Skubal Secretary — Chery Matous Treasurer — Faye Marek Reporter — Kari Sulak Our next meeting will be held the 3rd Monday in June at the city park.

The meeting was adjourned by President Cindy Miller.

Fraternally, Kari Sulak (6-6-78) Reporter SPJST -

LODGE NO. 30, TAITON

Dear Vestnik Readers, The Talton SPJST Youth Club held its monthly meeting Sunday, June 4th, at 2:30 p.m. at the Taiton Community Center.

The meeting was called to order

by President Karen Kahanek. Chris Krpec led the pledge and Yvonne Kresta read the prayer.

We started a new year so everyone was reminded to pay their dues. We were also reminded to turn in craft cards, 'urn in points and to turn in money for the wedding cards.

23 We discussed the point contest.

II anyone would like to order Stanley products they should get n touch with Mrs. Jerome Dorotik.

We presented gifts to the graduates, who were Glenn Kahanek and Lisa Blaha. We were asked to donate a door prize for the games party sponsored by the new El Campo Hospital.

We had installation of officers.

We were asked to make a card for our program on the Fourth of July, and to look in the Vestnik to see what to bring to camp.

Then we played a game and the winners were Melissa Zboril and Brenda Krpec.

Door prize winners were: Chris Krpec, Pat Krpec, Anthony Kresta, Kristine Krpec, Kristi Korenek, and Brenda Kresta.

Then we played a game. Winners were Melissa Zboril and Jennifer Krpe c.

Winners of the Father's Day card contest were: age group 6-10 — 1st, Jean Dorotik, 2nd Kim Dornak, 3rd Chris Krpec. In the 11-17 age group were: 1st, Yvonne Krpec, 2nd Brenda Kresta, 3rd Karen Kahanek.

Refreshments were then served consisting of cake, cookies, rice krispie treats and punch.

Fraternally, Vicki Dorotik (12) Reporter (6-8-78) SPJST -

Rosary was held at the Crane Chapel. Services were held at the Calvary Mausoleum Chapel with interment at Calvary Hill Cemetery.

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 — EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

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

age 91, of Taylor, died in the local hospital, recently.

Prior to his retirement, Brother Riha was associated with the Texas Liquor Control Board and was also in the real estate business.

He was a member of the Woodmen of the World, a charter member of the local SPJST lodge, a member of the Sons of Hermann and St. Mary's Catholic Church.

Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Vlasta Bolling and Mrs. Libby Nance, both of Austin; one son, Amos Riha of Austin; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

May he rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Michael Kaiser Jerry 'Pallas Herbert Riethmeyer SPJST —

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee

of Lodge Pokrok Dallas No. 84, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, OSCAR H. BROWN,

who passed away May 15th, 1978.

Survivors are his wife, Mildred B. Brown of Dallas; sons, Kenneth Ray Brown of Arlington; Ron Brown of Addison; daughter, Patricia Schlebach of Garland; a brother, Lawrence Brown of Lake Charles, La.; sisters, Ester Harper and Ruth Higgins of Naples, Texas, and Jean Wright of Riverside, Cal.

We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge Pokrok No. 1, Fayetteville, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed brother, ARNOLD SVRCEK,

who died Friday, May 26th, at the La Grange Hospital.

Brother Svrcek was born Oct. 6th, 1942, at Fayetteville.

Survivors include his wife, Teresa; two children, Lisa and Brian Svrcek of La Grange; and his paxents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Svrcek, of Fayetteville.

May our brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Mrs. Minnie Mae Kubena Mrs. Lad Cmajdelka SPJST

PODPORA LIDSKOST BRATRSTVI Ceski east eluded organ Slovanske Podporujiei Jednoty Stitt' Texas, xaloiene reku 1887 14. derma 1978

RONIK 66 CISLO 24

Z redakce V nynejiim eisle ma bratr Kieprlik peknY dopis o mesici Cervnu — mesic Cerven v kterem kaidoroene se kone, sokolskY slet 2upy jinni zde ve statech Texas a Oklahoma. Letos se bude konat u Sokola v Houstone a dle zprav ted' a osnainky v poslednim eisle Vestniku bude asi new na co se mate kagdY obean, ktery ma viibec aspoii troAku deskeho citu teat. Bratki, sestry a ptatele, podporujte jejich podniky neb jejich heslo: "NI slavu, ni zisk" by si mohlo viechno lidstvo na nail zemekouli pki svojit! Slet se bude konat 16.. 17., a 18. eervna; podivejte se na oznamku. Bohniel vypada, to zase vydavat Vestnik a zalettosti Jednoty SPJST nein znemoini bYti tomni. Dekujem za, uptimne pozva ni a ptejem mnoho uspechei sletu!

• * Zase pfichaxi take Den act/ na tketi nedeli toti2 18. eer yna. Doufame, to vAichni tatiekove se bu don hezky tedit mezi s ySrmi milSr -mi!Aflame'VslyDenact?'

Vam viem.

SPJST

OD JIL PttEDSEDY Bude nArn schAzet. . . . .

Bratki a sestry: S velaYm zalem oznamuji Umrti mistopkedsedy HI. Paclu Jednoty SPJST, bra. Joe B. HejnYho. Dooral svou zivotni drahu kratce po pul nod ye stiedu rano 24. kvetna 1978. Nachazel se v nemocnici asi mesic pied svou smrti. Pohtebni °Wady se konaly ye etvrtek 25. kvetna z Keever pohrobni kapli v Ennis. Dp: Lawrence Haberman vykonal obkady a Jednotu SPJST zastupoval keditel III, okrsku br.

Cyril Pokladnik za fieasti a fitednikil Hl. kadu. Budeme ho vAichni zde postradati, misto jeho bude Wilco nahracliti. Bude nam schazet. . . .

Dle stanov (al. 28a) Hlavni tad ma nyni tu zodpovednost najiti na hradnika, cot se stane v pravY eas po vainem uvateni.

Choi sdeliti, to po celou tu dobu, co se br. Hejny natchazel v nemocnici vAechnou pradi a vegkere zaletitosti pojiAt'ujieiho oddeleni neb odboru (Insurance Department) byly fadne a easne vykonane onYm oddelenim se spolupraci ostatnich oddelen1 a ilfednikil zde v HI. Ufadovne.

Po pohfbu jeAte v Ennis svolal jsem schtizi HI. sboru za temito 116ely: 1. Jak si Pfeje HI. fad, aby oddeleni pojisTujici (Insurance Department)bylo spravovano do to doby kdy bude jmenovan nahradnik; 2. Do kdy a jak si Pfeil uprazd nenY Mad mistoptedsedy Obsaditi3 3. Dati natizeni ohledne poplatkavych knack (rate books), ktere se prive ted' znovu tisknou.

Prvni bod. Bylo rozhodnuto, do toho easu, kdy bude uprazdneny Mad mistoptedsedy obsizen, bude tajemnik-pokladnik HI. fadu br. Mikeska zodpovednY za fizeni a spravu oddeleni pojigt'ujiclho; Bod druht Kdo se citi kvalifikovan pro Mad mistoptedsedy (viz. stanovy — celY el. 32) ma se hidsiti u HI. piedsedy Morrise s pisemnou iadost a s ficianim Upineho 2ivotopisu, kvalifikace, atd. (angl. resume).

Jest take kadoueno, aby uchazeo tento Mad si pkedetli opatrne celY el. 24 naAlch stanov, kde jsou uvedeny pokadayky onoho Mad% fikednika 1111. kadu.

Nebylo ureeno, kdy pkijde konedne rozhodnuti — mobil% v pkiAti schiizi HI. kadu v Cervenci, moina pozdeji. Jeliko2 je to vela °teaka, vezmem si na to dost Casu.

Bod Prozatimne, "rate book" nebude rozeslana zastupctm, vykaduje to jeAte dal gi prate. Dame yam vedet pozdeji.

(Protokol z to strand schilze bude mit br. Mikeska hotovY a uvefejnen ye Vestniku v blizsi do:be.)

2ijeme v dobe stalemenici. KatdY den pfine.S1 nee° noveho, nekdy smutnou udalost, jakou jsme posledni dobu zatiili. S pomoci vAech eleml a s pomoci Boal. pfijdeme spoleene dal. A s Aznanim a v klidnem ovzduM, pfekoname v§echny trudne boje a teakosti. Vytaduje to svedomite vynasnateni nes 'vgech.

Dekujeme za nznani.

S bratrskYm pozdravem, Nick A. Morris pied. HI. fadu SPJST SPJST

011111. 10P113011ATELi TAK VSELICOS Pise Aneika Houdkovi VCera dne 4. Cervna jsme byli na pane °slave na sini katolickeho deskeho klubu slavili tteti vYrodi postaveni sine s dbedem a pozdeji programem. NavAtevu meli velmi peknou a *abed byl velice dobry a katidy byl spokojen, to &Nall dobre porce. Kuchafkam patti velke uzna,ni za praci a namahu. Po obede men pak program zvank "puppet show" 6,111 loutkove divadlo, ktere bylo opravdu vesele a kat-, dk se hezky bavil. Pan! Barbora Dybalova pomahala pry strojit kro jovane loutky a vypomahala 1 zho tovit loutky. tYden 2de budou mit distriktni schtizi od MIT a KJ2T v to same sins a ptedvedou prS, ten program zase, take lido to kite nevidel tak =lie se take pobavit.

Take musim zde sant, 'tie !via jsem opravdu piekvapena uvidet tolik veer ktere krajane darovali do musea, ktere bude pofizeno na tomto Catholic Czech klubu v brzke Mnozi darovali knihy, obrazy z davnlch dob, obrazy krojft, panenky, hudebni nastroje, mo dlitebni knihy a vAelijake pamat-

Nie sttedu 14. dervna 1978 ky na davne doby. Proto kdo mite nejake veci a chteli byste aby byly uchovany pro dalti pokoleni aby vedeli jak ti nail ptedkove zde till pied lety, tak to prosim jim darujte do toho musea, oni yam budou vdedni. Po cely den Tide se zastavovali a se zajmem prohliaeli ;Ted na nekolika stolech. Tet tam meli na prodej drob nosti a take zhotovene mutske vesty eili korduly pro ty, kteti by chteli mit je o Polka festivalu anenebo na 6eskoslovenskem dni a take pro ty kteti tan& Besedu.

Jsou pekne unite a riane zdobene.

Pozdeji hudebnici zvani Czech Harvesters zadali hrat do tance a kolo bylo potad pine. Musim zde sdelit, ze jsem se seals, s mnohYmi lidmi, ktere jsem dosud neznala.

Prisla k memu stolu jist'a pan!

Fojtove, (myslim, to to mam spravne) s dcerou jmenem pi. Cun ningham. Pi. Fojtova tekla, to davno ete me zpravy ve Vestniku a jelikot nyni bydli u dcery mime nag stat, se dovi leccos takto.

Take fekla, ze kdyt detla moil zpravu o umrti p. Koriakovskeho v Taylor, 'Ze ji pak hued zavolala.

Rada jsem oba poznala. Take tam byl p. Frank Kovar z Ft. Worth se spolednici jmenem sl. Vota, rozena v New Yorku a nyni bydlici v Dallas. P'ekne jsme si pohovotili vespolek, a slibila me, ae nas nayTake byli ptitomni maniele Antonin Sedladkovi a syn Tonik, kteti teprve asi pfed dvema tYdny priali ze stare vlasti z Prahy. A jeste dvojice tam byla take plijeta z Prahy jmenem Starkovi, kteti jsou zde ji g asi tti tYclny. Pi. Hana Starkova si stetovala na to nag e texaske horko, a ji ji kekla, ze teprve ty opravdu horke pfijdou at v srpnu! Inu, budou kviichni muset si zvykat na na:ie podnebi. Jtnak se jim zde libi. Take tam byla pi. Marie 2enati z Berwyn, Illinois, ktera zde byla na vitevou u sve sestry pi. Boteny Vodiekove od fadu 84. Pani Lenata me vytizovala pozdrav od pi. Herminy Ondruiove z Chicaga, ktery me velmi Nevidela jsem pi. 2enatou jiz asi 5 let a rada jsem se s ni seala. Viechno bylo na to °slave hezke a poeasi bylo pekne, take pane se to vydafilo, cot jim pfejeme.

25

MladY pan David fteznik. syn

manteln George a Dorothy fteznik, obdriel peknou plaketu za to, ze byl vynikajici "goal keeper" na jeho soccer eete hradfi. fteznikorvi jsou elenove u fadu 84 SPJST. Gratulujeme mlademu krajanu a pfejeme vie dobre. Soccer hry jsou v Lake Highlands.

V Glen Cove, N.Y., jistY elovek Menem Salvatore Napoli se starve americkYm obeanem ye vysokem veku 101 let. Tento elovek jest 1talskeho ptivodu a tolik foal bYt obeanem teto zeme po icelYch 58 let, ale to nikdy se nenaudil Gist a psit, tak nikdy zkoutky neproiel, cot ho rmoutilo. Nyni koneene se dovedel, to elovek kterY jest v teto zemi vice jak 50 let (dfive net 1962) tak nemusel umet List a psit, a 16. eery= pujde hrde k soudu obdriet svfij obeansky list se svou 'tenou, iesti detrni a 17 'vnoudaty a 28 pravnoudaty. Jiste zajimave, te?

Dekuji touto cestou p. Frank vptopilovi z Bryan za peknou knitku opravdu me to ptekvapilo. Se zajmem jsem ji ofedetla a doufam, ae nekdy pfece budu mitt pilletitest Vas uvidet a podekovat osobne. Zatim bud'te oba zdravl.

Take jsem obdriela pekne obrazky Impu od p. Vladimira Soleckeho a mile tadky, kde sdeluje, vzpomina na net Polka festival a to velmi ho teillo peanut tolik Mi-1Srch krajanii v natera Texasu. Doufam, to zas nekdy bade moci se uvolnit a pfijet k nam at z Washingtonu, a zatim pfejeme vie dobre, a dekuji za tadky.

V Johannesburg, .Titni Africe obrovskY diamant vahy prY 353.

9 karatil a jisto, evropska kralovrodina padala nabidku za nej. Oviem, °Wave, se, le ptijdou na,bidky ad Arable a SpojenYch stat0 take, a nevi se, kdo jej konedne dostane. Tento diamant ,jest prY 29. nejvetii v cele historii Culli nan, bilge Pratorie, sdelila De Beers dulni spolednost. Byl koupen asi mesic zpet za 4 a pill mill:owl delaIt a z toho prY bude jeden kamen 120 karat0 a asi 5 meniich a eel kern pfY ptinese vlastnikIlm asi 10 m1110110 dolarA. gt'astny &des, to ano?

Pave co dopisuji tyto fifty me volal p. Hewitt ze San Antonio od Institute of Texas Cultures zda by

mohl me navitivit pfati tYden.

Had by, abych mu vypomolila jiste zaletitosti a tak jsem svoliIa. Piked 10 lety jsem s nim tuft co jednat kdyt jsem mola na fair vystavene me panenky a on byl na vYboru tech vYstavek. Ant se me nechce ve tit, to jit tonic let ubehlo od to doby, ale Las nestoji a rok je pryd net se nadejem!

Loutkove divadlo (puppet show) bude ukazovano zde 23. dervna na sin' u fadu 84. Spoleenost se jme-

nuje "Drak" a pfedvedou pekne divadlo "ipkova, Rdielika" Silt "Sleeping Beauty", Pfijdte se pod Nat na to.

SPJST — KROU2EK

CESIttCH ITN

V DALLASV

Bylo nes 42 tentokrat a byl to pfijernnY den.. Navitivila nits pi. tenatY, ktere, je hostem sestry M. Dudek. Vitime ji. Je leto a s nim ptichazi cestovni horedka. Sestra Malik se prave vratila a Irska a chysta se na vYlet Aljakou, sestra Fitz odjede do Oeskoslovenska a sestry Roberts a Kankrlik budou cestovat Evropou v dervnu a v dervend. Doufejme, a nam povi o svYch zatitcich. Pfes viechny tram poty svet je hoden putovani, (mavy 1 nepohodli cot je bray zapomenuto pfl pohledu na rodnY kraj, ye vfini lesa a nebo v objeti day viem-nehoptil.8Vasnoucet a na shledanou.

Sestra Zvolankova byla vyzname /Ana. Obdriela malovanY 'obraz Prahy, ktery ji byl za,slan z teskoslovenska. Byla to cena ze soutete, "Znate svou vlast"?, ktere se sestra zileastnila !Ahem sve nivitevy. Zne. svoji vlast a odpovedela (lane otazky spritvne. Blahoptejeme.

Sestra Toberna je nemocni. drobila se operaci v Methodist Hospital a zotavuje se doma. Jde to vtpomaloueku. Doufame viak, dycky statedna sestra Toberna vle pfekona a vrati se mezi nas. Je ji tfeba.

Vzpominame a uctivame pamitku zemfeleho mantela naii sestry F. Kohakovske. Pfejeme ji, aby sila a dfivera v tivot ji vzprutovaly v jejim smutku.

Sestra Apse Kopeeek je zpet mezi nami i sestra Ann Akrabinek je doma z nemcicnice. Vitame Vas. Mejte hezke let°.

VIESTIfilt

26 Na shiedano .1. Kankrlikova - SPJST RAD SPJST SAN ANTONIO OSLO 133

Mile sestry a brat& Mame mesic derven — mesic nevest a rizZi. V tomto mesici mnozi mladi lide zakladaji svoje rodiny, zakla,d budouciho svetoveho Vzdor odstra.gujicim neptatelskYm hrozbam v dne gnim neklidnem sve to novomaniele vchazi do spoledneho 2ivota s urditymi obavami, av gak s netajenYm odekavanizn vota At'astneho, s odvahou Celit a spolednYmi silami resit problemY, ktere je v Zivote potkaji. ivot lidskY je pout' a radost a uspokojeni, ktere na teto pouti /name, nejsou n dim jinYm, neg jakYrnisi hospfzdkami, kde se narn dostane obeerstveni a posily k ptekonani takosti, ktere se vyskytnou behem na geho putovani.

Neni pochyby o tom, ie katorlY touzi po Stesti. Velmi dulezltou otazkou je znat cestu k tomu spokojenernu zivotu. Prase Atesti prameni od samYch kotenii. Kdo Oje v 'nadmernem velkomestskem ruchu a zmatku, tekl bych, ie ty jernne koteny ztraci. Zvlagt' v posledni dobe bylo vynalezeno tolik veci k uleheeni a zjednodugeni 'Zivotnich podminek, ze ten pravY divot je jimi utlumovan. Tyto koteny touzi po (Astern vzduchu a dobrem, .osve2ujitirn degti. V mnohych velkomestech slunedni suit je velmi vzacny a v nod hvezdy na obloze jsou zastineny neonov-Yzni svetly.

My iijerne v dobe nejmodernejgich vymo2enosti a vynalezti vgeho druhu a nevim, jak bychom se citili, kdybythom nahle byli zbaveni moderniho pohodli a vgech svetskYth radovanek elekttiny, blograffi, radioptijiman, televizoru a vgech ostatnich dOmyslnYch vynaleztt. tas, kterY nezadrMtelnYmi lovYmi kroky specha, vpted, nemuzastavit. Pokoug et se o ie neco podobneho, bylo by, mime Ite&no, velmi pogettle. 8Wsti netteba koupit a draze platit. Je mnoho mognosti ke spokojenemu gt'astZ nich, tekl bych, na nemu prvnim miste, je domov. Domov je prdcem dobreho, spokojeneho vota. Neznamena, to ov gem pouze 4 steny a stfechu nad hlavou,

skutednosti to nemusi bYt t'adne misto. Mam na mysli pomyslnou pevnost ye vrtkavem svete, trvalost, kterou nejvet gi pohrcmy ba ani samotna smrt nemohou °Oast do zakladtz. Tvrz, ye ktere mud a gena s detmi *raj: svoje 2i.votni problemy v uptimnem, nezlornnem pratelstvi.

Vgichni se neteni a nevdavaji.

Vgichru vtak mime p tatele, kteti pro nas mohou byt domovem. Spoledne s nimi mbierne 'vybudovat ptijemnd spolukti — domov, vge, dello je tteba, je byt v ptatelskem styku. Opravdove ptatelstvi bez sobectvi je dosti vzacnou, ale krasnou veal v //vote lidskem. Druhou dalelitou veci pro spo• ojenk klidnk livot je price. Mame velmi vhodne deske ptislovi: "Bez prate nejsou kolade". Katdk vi, ze musi pracovat a neni rozdilu jakou praci kdo kona, hlavni a nejdaleEtejai yeti je, aby kaldk svou praci me rad, aby ji nepovaloval za nee° nedestneho, pokotujiciho, ponigujiciho anebo snad trestneho. Kaidk bez rozdilu ma mit svoji praci rad a 13kt at'asten a dekovati bohu, male pracovat. Nekdo ma rad pre.ci, jink zase zabavu. Rozumnk Moil& ma rad oboje. JO jsem vldy me rad svoji praci, nikdy bych se nemohi radovat z nedeho co bych si nezaslouiil. Radeji jsem deal vaechno molne, nea bych neenne seal a byl nekomu na obtii. Jestlife vytdenou praci vykoname dodostane se na.m zasloutene spokojenosti, ktere. nemale bkt ziskina niCim jinkm na svete.

Za dare velmi &Halton podminku k lidske spokojenosti, povaluji lidskou svobodu. Bud'me at'astni, mageme sit svobodne lidskkrni livoterni. 1VIit ptatele, je nezbytne.

Mejme ovaem na pameti, ae kaldk dobrk Cin, prokizank naaemu 131/2nimu, je zakladnim kamenem naaeho gtesti. Kdo chce mit ptatele, mush nejdfiv 13kt pt • telem druhkch. Je samortejme, ae Evotni pro blemy vaech nejsou stejne. Je na kaidem jedinci, aby to svoje livotni putovani v ramci moinosti upra vii si die svkch vlastnich livotnich poznatkii a zkugenosti.

Nyni o schazi na geho tadu, konane v nedeli 28 kvetna. Ptedseda tadu, bratr Emil E. Matula, kratce po druhe hodYne odpoledni zahajil schazi ptivital ntitern-

nkch 21 dlena a oznamil, ie bratr James I. Kostelnik se nemohi dostavit do schaze pro vitae onemocneni sveho avagra. Pokud jde o neniocne sestry Rubie Hollou a 2ofii Malou, bylo oznameno, 2e jejich zdravotni sta y je stale stejnk.

Rddi jsme mezi nami uvideli bratra Louise Dresslera a jeho manZotavil se, oba vypadaji velmi dobte. Zato s politovanim jsme se dovedeli od sestry Violy Masadove, le onemocneni jejiho maniela F'ranka se zhortilo, je velmi vatneho razu a ledeni v nemocnici vylada si delal doby. Bratru Masaovi ptejeme, aby prabeh leeeni speane pokradoval a aby v dobe die moinosti co nekrate mohl bkt propuaten do domaciho oaettovani.

Zapis tajemnika Dana Netka, ze schtze konane v mesici dubnu a pokiadni zprava za uplynulk mesic, podana sestrou Violou Mazadovou, byly ptijaty beze mew. Prihliaku o elenstvi a pojiateni Michala Patricka Coleho, ktereho ziskal bra tr Alfred Kalmus, projednal jmenovank vkbor, sestry Viola Fajkusoya, Julia efelkova a Evelyn Matulova. Po Jejich doporudeni, podporovanem bratrem EmIlem J. tefelkem, bylo schvalend.

Tajemnik tadu, bratr Dan Netek, oznamil, le spoleeenskk podnik naaeho facia bude se konat 15. tijna v novo budove v Commanche Parku. Kratce uvedl co je pianovino pokud se tyke programu a podavani jidla. Podrobnosti budou jeate projednany pozdeji a yeas oznameny. Jak z podane zpravy bylo vidno, bratr Netek prici, kterou byl poveten zastiva vaine, poctive se stars, aby vksledek soolee neho asili potkal se s nejlepaim sledkem.

Bratr Netek tea referoval o scha zi Sedmeho okrsku, ktere se sfiastnil spoledne s bratrem Emil E. Matulou, Joe 8rubatem a Adolfern Poppem. Take uvedl, ae byl ve Viktor'', kde se mu deskk program velice libiL Byla projednivina otazka pravidel tadu (Rules and Regulations).

Ptitomni dlenove obdrieli vktisk, obstarank zasluhou sestry Jarolyny Poppove, s ptipomenutim. aby si doma vaechno prostudovali a v ptigti schazi nodal' ptfpadne $1pominky k dalaimu jednani.

Jelikol na tteti nedell v dervnu

27

Ve sttedu 14. dervna 1978 ptipada svatek otcu, po kratke debate bratr Emil J. 8efeik podal navrh, aby se konani schuze tadu od'alio az na nedeli dtvrtou. Navrh byl podporavan sestrou Violou Fajkusavou a jednohlasne pt_jat. menu konani schtize bylo vtak nutno zajis tit u spravce budovy, kde schuze koname. To se bratru Emilu Matulovi podatilo. Pave mi telefonicky oznam I, to schtize na,teho tadu v tornto mesici bude koliana mimotadne at dtvrtou nedeli, t.j. 25. dervna, jak si dlenove Schtze bude zahtjena jako obydejne ye 2 hodiny odpoledne.

Ze elenti narozenYch v mesici kvetnu byl ptitomen pouze bratr Louis Dressler. Zazpivali jsme mu a poptali dobre zdravi do dalgith let. Ve 3 hodiny 5 minut vge bylo dojednano a na navrh bratra Emile J. 8efdika, podporovanSr eratrem Will am J. Maretem, byla schtize skoneena. Jako obydejne, pri pochoutkach a dobrem kalidku nasledovala oblibena spoledenski hra pro vgeobecne obveselani.

Sestry a bratti, prosim nezapomente: Pilaf whine nagebo fadu bude se konat v nedeli 25. e'ervna ve 2 hodiny odpeledne v sale San Antonio Highland Park Lions Club 1505 S. Levers Street.

Nezapomerite prostudovat "Rules and Regulations", bude o 'rich jed nano! Vtem actin pteji radostne protiti "Svatku otcri", aby melt na dlouhou dobu pekne vzpominky!

S pozdravem rm. vtechny Jaroslav Kleprlik SPJST — Washington, 15. kvetna 1978 VatenV a mil* pane 8efeik, srdedne Vas a vgechny Vase spolupracovniky z eechoslovak Pub. Co. a zvlatte Va gi milou pad pozdravuji, vzpominam rad na pelme chvilky sveho pobytu ye Westu, na prohlidku Vagi redakce i vYbornSr obed u Sulaku a velmi zajfmavou navgtevu v The Village Bakery u mantehl MontgomeryovSich. Stejne tak pro mne byla zatitkem podetna setkani s krajany na Ennis Polka Fest'valu, jejich obdivuhodne usiv Texasu velik* odkaz li lidove kultury, kterou si jejich pra otcove pmivezli sebou ze state vlasti. ✓ ptiloze Vam posilam informaci a fotografii z ntedstaveni "61pkove Rilienky" (The Sleeping Bea%,

ty), s kterSrm ptijitdi do Texasu koncem dervna soubor VSTchododeskeho divadla DRAK z Hradce Kralove. Doufam, to Vestnik a Hospomohou otittenim teto informace upozorniff krajanskou vetejnost na motnost ptesveddit se osobne o vysoke umelecke Urovni soudasneho deskoslovenskeho loutkitstvi.

Se srdeonSrmi pozdravy Vat Vladimir SoleckSr, kulturni rada - SPJST tE§T1 LOUTKARI V TEXASU Na pozvani ameriekeho sdruie ni The Puppeteers of America, ktere kond svaj 39. narodni festival od 25. eervna do 1. dervence v Lubbocku, ptijitdi do USA jedno z nejleptich loutkovSrch divadel eeskoslovenska VYchododeske lout kove divadlo DRAK z Hradce Kralove. Soubor bude brat mime festivalovSrch vystoupeni take dve ptedstaveni pro krajanske obecenstvo -- 23. dervna v SPJST Ad C. 84 v Dallasu a 24. dervna v The Azalee Marshall Cultural Activities Center v Templu.

Hradedti loutkaii ptijitcleji s kra snou pohadkou pro deti i pro dospe le "Sipkova, Riltenka" (The Sleeping Beauty), kterou doprovazi ut klasicka baletni hudba ruskeho skladatele Petra Mice tajkovskeho. Je to ptibCh princezny Rfidenky, ktere v kolebce tit hodne vfly pifisoudily skvelou budoucnost, ale jedna zla vile prorokovala, 3e ye svfrch patnacti letech se pichne o riiti a usne vednfm spankem. A ten ptibeh se hraje o tom, jak se to vtechno spinilo, jak Efitenka opravdu usnula na cela desitileti a kralovskSr zamek celSr zarosti Sipkovy'm ktovim: at si jeden zvedavk princ pomyslel, co za tim velikanskStm Ittovim vezi a nakonec za nim objevil spiel princeznu.

Divadlo DRAK navazuje ye sve praci na stare tradice deskeho loutkitstvi, ktere zvlatte v 18. stoleti a v prvni polovine 19. stoleti pomehalo otivit eeskSr jazyk a kladlo zaklady k deskemu divadlu. At legendarni proslulost si svSrm piisobenim na desVrch vesnicich ziskal kodujici loutkat Matej Kopec10 (1775 — 1847) a potom i jeho notomci. Dalt' boutlivk rozvoj deskeho loutkafstvi nastava na vatku 20, stoleti, kdy jsou alt zakla-

dany Steny s vygg irei umeleckSrmi ambicemi, ktere nejen ptabiraii tradidni postavy a zapletky, ale ptichazeji s novymf loutkatsk*mi typy a postupy. V Plzni na ptiklad vznika divadlo prof. Skupy, kterS, vytvoill dues ut klasicke komicke postavy otce Spejbla a jeho prostotekeho syna Hurvinka. Spejbl a Hurvinek si ziskali nejen srdce skoslovenskYch MI, ale zcestovali ut od to doby desitky zemi snad ye vtech svetadilech. Po osvobozeni Ceskoslovenska v nom 1945 bylo v zemi vice net 1400 amaterskYch loutkovYch seen a vznika postupne i sit' profesionalnich loutkovYch divadel, ktera dostivaji statni pod poru, aby mohla rozvijet loutkatske umeni na vysoke umelecke rovni. Dnes je v teskoslovensku 16 profesionalnich loutkovYch seen, z toho 3 v Praze. Loutky majf take sve pravidelne uplatnenf v Cs. televizi a na Akademii musicky"ch umeni v Praze je od roku 1952 take katedra loutkatstvl, ktera se start. o wgchovu noveho profesionalniho loutkitskeho dorostu.

Pfijd'te se podivat na soubor, Ictebude representovat Ceske loutkalstvl na mezinarodnim setkant loutkeld v Lubbocku!

SPJST •

*

THE AMERICAN CREED I believe in the United States of America as a Government of the people, by the people, for the people; whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed; a democracy in a republic, a sovereign Nation of many sovereign States; a perfect Union one and inseparable; established upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice, and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes.

I therefore believe it is my duty to my country to love it, to support its Constitution, to obey its laws, to respect its flag, and to defend it against all enemies. *

*

VI STNfK

28

DANCE

COUNTRY-WESTERN

SPJST LODGE 88

CHANDELIER BALLROOM WEST 15th E BEALL STREETS — HOUSTON, TEX.

Reservations: 869-5767

Saturday, June 17th Ray Jurecka BALLROOM AND MIXED MUSIC

Saturday, June 24th HAWAIIAN DANCE

DANCE LODGE POKROK DALLAS NO. 84 Dallas, Texas

2625 Floyd St.

Saturday, June 17th Otis Beck Band of Temple DANCE TIME: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

— THE ENTIRE FAMILY IS WELCOME — Adm. $3.00 Per Person (17 years and over), $1.50 Per Person (13 to 16 years old)

with music by THE SWINGING STRINGS Adv. tickets on sale at $3.50 per person COMING FRIDAY, JULY 14 — EDDIE SKEETS ORCHESTRA Tickets go on sale June 23rd.

(PARKING AREAS GUARDED BY SECURITY GUARD UNTIL 1:30 A.M.) Beer and Set-Ups Available, So You Can B.Y.O.B.

SOUTHERN DISTRICT

SOKOL SLET 3 Big Days — June 16, 17, 18 AT

SOKOL HOUSTON 1314 W. Patton — Houston FRIDAY — 7:30 p.m. — Championship Volley Ball meet 8 p.m. — Dancing under the stars on the patio Admission Free — Music by City Polka Boys SATURDAY — 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Gymnastic Competition all day 9 p.m. — Victory Dance — Award Night Music by The Henry Tannenberger Orch.

SUNDAY — 12 Noon — Delicious Barbecue Dinner 2 p.m. — • SLET PROGRAM — 400 Gymnasts • SPJST Lodge 88 Czech Concert Orchestra • Dallas Czech Concert Orchestra 5 p.m. — Dance — Blue Vest (Country Rhinditions) — Fine Food Served All Three Days — Dinners and Suppers

INPLSHERIFS UTIOEMOUTIOLREE Houston, Texas FOR ALL YOUR Furniture & Appliances and Everything Else for Your Home Be Sure to See HILSHER'S and Get "The Best For Less" Cash or Easy Terms — Your Satisfaction Guaranteed Free Delivery Service VASE tESKE OBCHODY

IL! 3Emoi_ljEonul WM. A. (BILL) HILSHER President

2020 Washington Avenue. Houston. Texas 77007 869..5831 730 E. 20th. at N. Main. Houston. Texas 77008 869-1441

PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY with

Slavonic Mutual Fire Insurance Association 51 YEARS OF COURTEOUS, PROMPT AND PROVEN SERVICE FARMS, CITY, AND COMMERCIAL RISKS

"OUR POLICY IS TO BACK YOUR POLICY"

CONTACT YOUR LOCAL CHAPTER SECRETARY AT: Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34

35 37 38 39

Secretary Mr. Miroslav Bily Mr. Frank L. Vavra Mrs. Bobby Michalsky Mrs. Sidney Mensik Mr. A. M. Vrla Mr. August Vyvjala Mrs. Isabel Kutach Mr. Wesley Parma Mr. John H. Murphy Mrs. Benita \Valzel Mr. Emil E. Mattila Mr. Henry E. Vitek Mr. Leonard Mikulin Mr. E. J. Sebesta Mr. Lad C. Cmajdalka Mr. Frank Vasek Mrs. Mildred Ulcak Mr. Ignace Pastusek Mr. Frank S. Kofnovec Mr. Lee Roy Weselka Mrs. Marie Zissa Mr. Emil F. Jansky Mr. Joe Havrda Mr. Rud. Bordovsky Mr. Steve H. Bezdek Mrs. Hilda Burtis Mrs. John A. Polansky Mr. Jerry Mehevec Mr. Amos Pavlik Mrs. Betty Jurica Mr. Julius E. Zurek Mrs. Ruby Lubojacky Mr. Adolph Michalsky Mr. A. C. Kristynik Mr. Jesse Hajek Mr. Frank Berckenhoff Mr. Joe Peters Mr. Roy E. Hranicky

Location Houston, Texas Bryan, Texas Crosby, Texas Rosenberg, Texas Dallas, Texas Flatonia, Texas East Bernard, Texas Ennis, Texas Fort Worth, Texas Needville, Texas San Antonio, Texas Granger, Texas Brenham, Texas Temple, Texas Fayetteville, Texas Penelope, Texas Jourdanton, Texas Megargel, Texas Abbott, Texas Crosby, Texas Placedo, Texas El Campo, Texas Schulenburg, Texas Hallettsville, Texas Ganado, Texas Buckholts, Texas Caldwell, Texas Taylor, Texas La Grange, Texas Corpus Christi, Texas Wallis, Texas Alvin, Texas Baytown, Texas Bay City, Texas Seymour, Texas Shiner, Texas Sealy, Texas Orange Grove, Texas

Phone 713-864-1884 713-822-5039 713-328-2916 713-342-2358 214-827-9049 512-865-3768 713-335-7558 214-875-3381 817-838-2977 713-793-6288 512-333-7460 512-859-2549 713-836-3047 817-773-6598 713-378-2267 Route 1 5 2-769-3688 8 7-563-3021 8 7-826-3520 7 3-328-3240 5 2-897-6431 7 3-543.4956 7 3-562-2323 5 2-798-2916 5 2-771-3497 8 7-593-2360 7 3-567-3680 5 2-352-7031 7 3-968-3222 5 2-265-9018 7 3-478-6325 7 3-585-3012 7 3-422-5789 7 3-245-3808 8 7-888-2764 Rt. 2, Box 24-B 713-885-2227 512-364-2379

GRAND CHAPTER OFFICE: P. 0. BOX 1168, ROSENBERG, TEXAS 77471 Vladimir G. Bily, President Frank J. Hanka, Secretary Carl W. Zich, Auditor Sidney F. Mensik, 1st Vice-Pres.

Emil .F. Kuropata, Treasurer W. F. Svec, Auditor William L. Bayer, 2nd Vice-Pres.

L. A. Kucera, Attorney Gilbert J. Walzel, Auditor

V t TNtK

30

SP 1ST CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY NOTICE: Standing announcements of lodge meeting dates are pubfished in the Bulletin Board section. * * Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood Friday, June 16 — Social, 8 p.m.

Monday, June 19 — RVOS No. 46 meeting, 8:30 p.m.

Friday, June 23 — Social, 8 p.m.

Sunday, June 25 — Shrenk-Geltmeria reunion Friday, June 30 — Social, 8 p.m.

Friday, July 7 — LoJge meeting.

SPJST —

Lodge No. 13, Dime Box Saturday, June 17 — Dist. I YAD dance; Golden Country Sunday, June 18 — Lodge meeting Saturday, June 24 — Nu-Notes — SPJST — Lodge No. 18, Elgin Saturday, June 17th — The Country Edition Wednesday, June 21 — Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.

Saturday, June 24 — Little Fishermen SPJST

Lodge No. 24, Cyclone (Flag Hall) Wednesday, June 14 — Lodge meeting, .8 p.m.

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.)

— SPJST —

Lodge No. 25, Ennis Thursday, June 15 — Lodge meeting Saturday, June 24 — The Country Noblemen Saturday, July 22 — The Country Boys Saturday, July 29 — Flashbacks SPJST —

Lodge No. 29, Taylor Saturday, June 24 — The Red Ravens Saturday, July 1 — Vrazels, Saturday, July 8 — Debonaires Sunday, July 16 — Battle Dance — Fritz Hodde vs. Joe Patek, 4-10 — SPJST —

Lodge No. 35, Elk Saturday, June 17 — Blacky and The Country Gentlemen Saturda y, June 24 — Country Combinations Saturday, July 1 — Jerry and The Melody Five Saturday, July 8 -- Country Medallion Saturday, July 15 — Blacky and The Country Gentlemen Saturday, July 22 — Country Combinations — SPJST Lodge No. 38, Kovar Sunday, Aug. 6 — Lodge annual fund-raising supper — SPJST — Lodge No. 39, Bryan Saturday, June 17 — Fabulous Six SPJST — Lodge No. 40, Hillje Saturday, June 24 — Dulwich Fox SPJST — Lodge No. 47, Seaton Saturday, June 17 — Cloverleaf Orchestra of New Braunfels Tuesday, June 20 — Board of trustees' meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, June 23 — Special rehearsal of Seaton Choral Group, 8:00 Saturday, June 24 — BrenekMallory wedding dance; music

by Jerry Haisler Monday, June 26 — Seaton Brass Band rehearsal/concert for the RVOS Convention delegates, 7:30 p.m. Guests welcome; no adm.

Monday, July 10 — Final rehearsal of Seaton Choral Group for CAC presentation on July 16; at CAC on N. 3rd, 8 p.m.

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

SPJST —

Lodge No. 54, West Saturday, June 17 Lorch banquet Sunday, June 18 — Eugene Hoelschers' 25th wedding anniv.

Saturday, June 24 — Lawrence Hlavatys' 25th anniversary Sunday, June 25 — Nors reunion — SPJST — Lodge No. 63, Sweet Horne Sunday, June 25 — Lodge meeting, 1:30 p.m. at Slovacek's Ballroom —stew supper following meeting SPJST —

Lodge No. 66, Waco (Linden Hall) Saturday, June 17 — Harry Czarnek and The Texas Dutchmen Sunday, June 18 — Dinner honoring fathers and mothers, 12:30 p.m. lodge meeting at 2 p.m.

Saturday, June 24 — Wedding; Jodie Mikula Saturday, July 1 — Tommie Vanek Saturday, July 8 — Polka Patriot Orchestra Sunday, July 9 — Musical Jamboree Vrazel Polka Band Jerry Haisler & Melody Five The Blue Vest Boys Jimmy Nemec Band Saturday, July 15 — Gilbert Kautz Saturday, July 22 — Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five Saturday, July 29 Edwin Gaas and The Top Five EVERY SUNDAY — GAME NIGHT — SPJST

Lodge No. 74, Lovelady Saturday, June 17 — The Crockett westerneers Saturday, June 24 — Music Masters (GAME NIGHT EVERY TUESDAY, 7:30 p.m.)

(All of our regular Saturday night dances are from 9 p . m to 1 a.m. The lodge phone number is 3448200, — SPJST —

Lodge No. 79, Corpus Christi Aug. 4-5-6 — Grand opening and dedication of new building SPJST

Lodge No. 80, Holland Saturday, June 17 — Corn Festival Sunday, June 18 — Ivicie reunion Saturday, June 24 — The Moods — SPJST — Lodge No. 84, Dallas Saturday, June 17—Country/Western 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 Saturday, June 17 — Ray Jurecka Saturday, June 24 — Annual Hawaiian Dance; Swinging Strings

Social every Thursday night at 8 p.m.

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

SPJST —

Lodge No. 130 Dallas & Sokol Zizka Saturday, June 24 — Hawaiian dance; The Cloverleafs Saturday, July 8 — Eddie Skeets from Sioux City, Iowa Saturday, July 22 — Vrazels (Dress Code: Women — dresses, evening pantsuits Men — coats, leisure suite. shirts inside trousers; no blue AMMO

Wednesday, June 14, 1978 Lodge No. 135, Ennis GAME NIGHT each Friday, 7:30 P.m.

— SPJST —

Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth Friday, June 16 — No social Saturday, July 1 — Kirk's Dance Band of Mankato, Minn.

GAME NIGHT each Friday, 7:30 P.m.

SPJST —

Lodge No 172, Pasadena Saturday, June 17 — Julius Tupa Saturday, July 1 — Gold Banners Saturday, July 15 — Bayou Country Saturday, July 29 — Weinert Grohmann

Reg. lodge meeting. 2nd Wednesday of each month. Dances 9 p . m, to 1 km Socials every Thursday, 8 P.m., and Saturday at 2 p . m Lodge location: 911 E. Shaw, Phone 472-9356.

SPJST —

Lodge No. 177, Academy Friday, June 16 — The Debonaires Saturday, June 17 — The Gentres Friday, June 23 — Tony Douglas and The Shrimpers Saturday, June 24 — The Journeymen — rockin' country Friday, June 30—Temple Firemen's Ball Saturday, July 1 — The Golden Country Tuesday, July 4 — Belton Rockwool employees party Saturday, July 8 — Jerry Haisler plus Otis Beck Sunday, July 9 — District II YAD Friday, July 14 — The Debonaires Saturday, July 15 — The Gentries Saturday July 22 — American Sunrice vs. The Journeymen Saturday, July 29 — Jerry Dee and the Western Flames 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 —

Monday, July 10 — Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 22 — Music Masters Saturday, July 29 — Bill Henderson and The Sundowners

TAROKY CARE

SPJST —

WANT ADS Cards Tax Postage

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 838-2977. after 6 p.m.)

— SPJST —

Total Ceehosiovad7 Publish irmg C40,9 P.O. Box 38 /ow WEST, Phone (817)

VIMENNIIMIIIMIIMM7727iTIS,--.77711177-”Zi;k121%..-M111-..ENWe

,IROBNICKA SLUZBA Jsme poliotovi Varn poslotaiti bez rozdilu jak daleko bydlite bez jakehokoliv zvlaitniho poplatku.

S nami mitete mluviti eesky. My nabizime Pohtebni pojiSteni pro kaideho elena rodiny. damska, pomocnice Elsie Prazak-Etlinger Tel: Bellville No. 865-3121 Sealy No. 885-3535 SPOLEHI

FUNERAL HOME BELLVILLE AND SEALY

SE PODiVA.H E KITCHEN APP Jenn-Air Kitehr, Roper National Whir;,, Thermadot Carrier Air Conditioning Central - Window -file: f Sales & Since 1950 PititYrli

NOY' Illaintekm.:lee

Houston, Texas 770tg

COMING TO

Lodge No. 178, Longview-Kilgore

Lodge No. 181, Montgomery County

6500 BOAT CLUB ROAD FORT WORTH, TEXAS

Family Game Nights every Thursday. at 8 p . m . Conroe Ballroom, — SPJST

Lodge No. 184, Moulton Wednesday, June 14 — Lodge meeting and socializing, 8 p.m.

— SPJST — Lodge No. 188, Centerville Wednesday, June 14 — Film presentation, "Island of Blue Delphins" 8 p.m. Public invited Saturday, July 1 — Charles Ellison

Co,

5512 W. 34th Phone 6iI6

EAGLE MOUNTAIN ATHLETIC CENTER

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

— SPJST --

,21

'3

Pete E. Etlinger ■

$3.1:) 1i

Kirk's Dance

.,LA

FROM MANKATO, MINNESOTA POLKAS — WALTZES — MODERN ®- C/W TV and RADIO ARTISTS

Saturday, July 1st 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Adm. $3.00 Adult, $1.50 (13-16) YOU ALL COME! Reservations: 624-8631 — 237-5181 — 921-2397

NA

SPJST Insurance has been around for quite some time,

but it's NOT OLD FASHIONED .

Check with one of our sales representatives

NOW for your entire family

ONE POLICY WITH . . . ONE PREMIUM . . .WILL PROVIDE • SECURITY for Dad. • PROTECTION for Mother.

• OPPORTUNITY for the Children.

SPJST Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas Phone AC 817 773-1575 Temple, Texas 76501

P. 0. Box 100

Fraternal Life Insurance Since 1897

.41■111111111•1■1111,1111111011111111111111111Wit