Vestnik 1978 06 21

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

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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 VOLUME 66, NUMBER 25 JUNE 21, 1978

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK Sunday, June 11 we traveled to Seymour to attend the District IV YAD. The day was rather warm and, frankly, dusty; in fact, near Jacksboro we saw how a dust storm has its beginnings — a rather large tract of sandy land, bare of vegetation, and a good gust of wind comes blowing across the surface actually picking the particles of sand and a dust cloud develops. We were glad that these were only gusts of wind and not a steady wind blowing. DYC Mary Haisler had a nice group of contestants and their pictures appear in this issue. She, the youth leaders, children, parents, etc., all are to be complimented for their tireless efforts each year. * * This week we are printing the Vestnik by a slightly different method because one of our old standbys, Br. John Ripley, has a vacation and, therefore, we are somewhat shorthanded. However, the two young ladies in the printshop are a great help and we feel sure that you won't even notice the difference in your Vestnik. * * In this issue we are publishing the item about royalties we promised last week for your information and if any member or lodge has any questions, please direct them to our Legal Adviser Reuben Lesikar; he was elected to answer questions of legality. Again this week there are reports from the Supreme Lodge and our members are urged to read them carefully. There is the monthly insurance sales report and a special report from our legal adviser.

CHOOSING FRIENDS Some choose their friends as they choose their hats—, The flashy kind, and daring.

Alas, that kind of hat, or friend, Grows irksome with the wearing!

Some friends are most impressed by What another owns, or spends.

Friendships like this are idle show — When money's gone, it ends!

Some folks choose friends whom they can use; This causes woes and worry, For when they've used friends all they can, They drop them in a h The District III YAD- is slated for Sunday, June 25th at Lodge No. 84, Dallas. Please read District III ' YC Kamas' letter, received via telephone, in this issue. * * We see by a circular sent in by Sister Jacquelyn Wakefield that SPJST Lodge No. 188, Centerville is involved in the "Western Funtier Days" of 1978 in Leon County June 30-July 4, especially Saturday, July 1 and Tuesday, July 4, both days 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.—Good luck. * * The following is a translation of the Czech article which appeared in the Vestnik prior to this issue done in collaboration with Br. Calvin Chervenka; we appreciate his assistance and information.

CZECHOSLOVAK PUPPETEERS IN TEXAS In response to an invitation from the planners of the 39th National Festival of the Puppeteers of America, which will be meeting in Lubbock, Texas, from June 25 to July 1, 1978, the outstanding Czechoslovak puppet theatre group, DRAK of Hradec Kralove, will soon be arriving in Texas.

In addition to the Lubbock performance, the group will perform at the SPJST Lodge 84 hall in Dallas Friday, June 23 and at the Azalee Marshall Cultural Activities Center in Temple Saturday and Sunday, June 24 and 25.

The Czechoslovak puppeteers will present the classical fairy tale, "Sleeping Beauty", which has been adapted for English-speaking audiences and is appropriate for both young and old. The puppets will perform to the accompaniment of special classical ballet music written by Tchaikovsky.

"Sleeping Beauty" is the story of a Princess Rose who received a visit from three good fairies who predicted a happy future for her. However, one evil fairy predicted that in Princess Rose's fifteenth year, she would be pricked by a rose thorn and would fall into an endless sleep.

The puppet production then concerns itself with the story of how the predictions of the fairies came true.

Princess Rose fell into a sleep of ten years, and the castle and grounds grew over with a covering thicket of wild roses. An inquisitive prince became curious as to what was behind the rose thicket and, upon searching, found the

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V IS TN1K beautiful sleeping princess.

The Czechoslovak theatre group DRAK carries on the tradition of the early Czech puppeteers who were so influential in Czechoslovak history. In the 18th century Czech puppetry became the foundation of the Czechoslovak theatre. Later in the first half of the 19th century, Czechoslovak puppetry was very instrumental in the Czech National Revival Movement which saw the return to popularity of the Czech language and culture after two hundred years of subjugation and germanization efforts by Austria. Czech puppetry played important roles during World War II in the underground resistance movement and in concentration camps.

A famous puppeteer of the early 19th century was the legendary itinerant Mathew Kopecky (1775-1847) who travelled through the countryside and performed in the villages. His work still is carried on by his descendents and other followers.

Czechoslovak puppetry underwent a revolutionary development at the start of the 20th century which saw already organized puppet groups undertake an ambitious effort to raise the art form of puppetry. Not only did they study and strive to improve the traditional puppet forms and plots, but they also introduced new technical features, new character forms, and more complicated plots which have raised the sophistication level of puppetry.

An example of this rise of modern Czechoslovak puppetry is seen in Pilsen, Czechoslovakia, where Professor Josef Skupoc created the now classically comical puppet father-andson team of Spejbl and Hurvinek. These characters of a typical father and his somewhat impertinent son have endeared themselves not only to Czechoslovak children but also to persons of all ages in all the continents of the world.

In the year 1945 after World War II, there were more than 1400 amatuer puppet groups from which developed a circuit of professional theatre groups.

These groups are subsidized by the government so they can develop puppetry into the highest form of fine art.

Today in Czechoslovakia there are 16 professional puppet theatre groups, three of which are located in Prague.

Puppeteers also have a place in Czechoslovak television and in the National Academy of Musical Arts. A special puppetry center was established in Prague in 1952 and concerns itself with innovations and advances in the art and science of puppetry.

Take advantage of this opportunity to see this outstanding puppet theatre

Wednesday, June 21, 1978 group which will represent Czechoslovak puppetry at the international festival of puppeteers in Lubbock. * added note by Calvin C. Chervenka * Czechoslovakia and Czechoslovaks have long been important in puppetry.

In 1928 in Prague, the first international marionette organization, UNIMA (Union Internationale des Marionettes), was established. Dr. Jan Malik became its first secretary in 1930; Dr. Jindrich Vesely, also a Czechoslovak, became its president at the third congress.

Along this same line, it is interesting to note that the Artistic Director of the festival in Lubbock is Peter Zapletal.

SUPREME LODGE

Dear Fellow Workers: All of the Supreme Lodge members and the staff here in the Home Office were saddened by the death of our Vice President, Brother Joe B. Hejny. We know that you will miss him just as we do here in the Home Office.

Brother Hejny will be remembered for his many contributions to the growth and progress of the Society and for all that he did to promote Fraternalism.

His list of accomplishments is long. He was loyal to the SPJST and knew his job well. He was a good man, well liked by all who knew him, and he will be missed by his friends throughout the State.

The entire staff in the Insurance Department is to be highly complimented for their extra efforts resulting in continued prompt and efficient handling of the work during Brother Hejny's illness. The cooperation of all of those involved in carrying out the work of the Insurance Department was and continues to be splendid.

As you have probably read in the Vestnik, the Supreme Lodge is charged with filling the vacancy pursuant to Article 28(a) of our by-laws. Other reports in the Vestnik explain this in greater detail. The Supreme Lodge will consider the matter of filling the vacancy in its July meeting. The Supreme Lodge designated the secretary-treasurer to temporarily be in charge of the vice president's department with the assistance of the other officers.

Routine matters will be handled without any major changes. Please feel free to write me if you have any questions or if there are problems that need to be called to our attention.

With kindest fraternal regards, I am Fraternally, FOR THE SUPREME LODGE SPJST Leonard D. Mikeska Secretary-Treasurer * * Dear Fellow Workers: Brother Hejny had devoted much of his life to promotion of sales. We know that he would have been well pleased with your very good sales efforts so far this year. We think that he would have said something, like, "A Job Well Done, Keep up the Good Work."

We received 309 applications for $1,368,500.00 of insurance for a total of 1,693 applications for $7,507,000.00 of insurance written so far this year.

Districts VI and VII already have written over 2/3 of their 1978 quota.

District II, Ill, and IV have over 1/2 of their quota.

Top Sales Representatives for the Month of May are: District 1 — Jacquelyn Wakefield District 2 — Chester Shmoldas District 3 — Jeanette Smith District 4 — Stanley Broz District 5 — Helen Hegwood District 6 -- James J. Bacak District 7 — Roy Hranicky Application-a-Week Club: Sales Representative Weeks Helen Hegwood 691 Della Kadlecek 690 Chester Shmoldas 349 Sidon Tumis 125 Jacquelyn Wakefield 90 Agnes Lesak 51 Hugo Kocian 46 Ray Woytek 42 Albin Machu 27 James Pavlicek 23 Roy Hranicky 21 Pearl Hanka 19 19 Marcia Sulak Mary Renfro 14 14 Jeanette Smith Louis Driska 9 Vada Allen 5 Virginia McEachern 5 5 Willie Dusek Amelia Pokorny 5 Franklin Bravenec 5 Tillie Helmcamp 5 Richard Wahlberg 5 Application-a-Month Club: Sales Representative Months 197 Frank C. Sacky 197 J. M. Skrabanek Edwin Holub 185 Bessie Franck 180 Johnnie Krajca 177

Anna Hejl James Pavlicek Ruth Krizan Helen Hegwood Della Kadlecek Sidon Tumis Johnnie Gaidusek Alvin Melnar Agnes Miculka Johnnie Krizan Willie Dusek Helen Pavelka Agnes Lesak Joe Krivanek Clifton Martinets Mollie Ewell Frank Klinkovsky Emil Petr Patsy Baca Alice Banning Tillie Helmcamp Norma Andel Chester Shmoldas Marcia Sulak Ladis Navratil Jeanette Peterson Jeanette Smith Lillia Mae Peter Ernest Haskovec Jerry Prochazka Adolf Motal Hugo Kocian Lottie Krutilek Daniel Schaefer Roy Hranicky Stanley Broz Albin F. Machu Mildred Horak Georgia Lostak Pearl Hanka Janelle Mogonye Daniel Nors Jerry Stepan Pauline Bayer Frankie Vanek Mary Renfro Cheryl Melson Matt Vanek Louis Driska Dorothy Oltmann Ruby Pavelka Lillie Mikeska Jacquelyn Wakefield Helen Filipp Birdie Hilsher A.M. Vrla E.G. Mazanec Ervin Pustejovsky Pete Sablatura Emil Kvasnicka Gordon Hrabal David Ivicic Jerry Elzner David Storm Diana Pelzel Alvin Sefcik Frank Dolezal John Hilsher

173 173 166 165 159 158 157 149 149 148 147 144 137 134 127 125 116 116' 100 95 91 89 81 77 65 60 60 57 56 50 49 48 45 43 42 41 41 40 38 36 35 35 34 32 32 30 29 28 27 22 22 20 20 19 17 17 14 14 14 13 13 13 12 12 11 11 10 10

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Edwin Susan Ray Woytek Victor Brenek Adolf Honza Michael Kaiser Willie Kohutek Lillie Mikulas Maxine Pavliska Miroslav Petrusek Angeline West James Bacak Viola Cabla Inez Greenlees Eugene Hablinski Edwin Kamas Mary Ann Novosad Louis Hanus Norma Cavanaugh Jerome Hlavaty Amelia Pokorny Geraldine Kucera

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Have a Happy Day. Fraternally, FOR THE SUPREME LODGE SPJST: Leonard D. Mikeska Secretary-Treasurer INSURANCE WRITTEN May 1, 1978 to May 31, 1978 LODGE MEM.

Vada B. Allen Norma Andel Patsy Baca James J. Bacak Alice Banning Frances Bartek Curtis Beard Frieda Bednar Larry Beran Franklin Bravenec Stanley Broz Carol Chervenka Louis Driska Willie Dusek Lillian Finn Bessie Franek Joe Fritcher Johnnie Gaidusek E.J. Geistman Pat Geistman Eugene Hablinski Leroy Hampton Pearl Hanka Louis Hanus Helen Hegwood Anna Hejl John B. Hejl Tillie Helmcamp Lydia Hendrick John Hilsher E.E. Holub Mildred Horak Roy Hranicky Jerry W. Janek Ben Jarma Miro J. Jurcik

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188 6 $ 15,000 24 3 3,500 88 4 6,500 40 2 50,000 47 1 4,000 87 1 3,000 188 2 4,000 169 1 1,000 48 1 1,000 88 5 15,000 160 4 25,000 24 1 10,000 177 3 3,000 177 7 8,000 88 2 2,000 175 1 1,000 120 1 5,000 66 2 32,000 24 1 50,000 24 1 2,000 178 3 2,500 180 1 5,000 88 6 54,000 88 1 1,000 88 19 82,000 48 1 1,000 155 1 1,000 88 11 11,000 88 1 1,000 88 1 2,000 35 1 5,000 13 4 4,000 137 10 56,000 180 1 1,000 84 1 1,000 130 1 10,000

Della Kadlecek 88 23 50,000 Alfred Kalmus 133 2 2,000 Leroy Kamas 81 1 25,000 Anna Klander 181 2 4,000 Frank Klinkovsky 47 3 5,000 178 10 19,000 Hugo Kocian Johnnie I. Krajca 25 1 5,000 Joe Krivanek 92 2 12,000 6 2 2,000 Johnnie Krizan Ruth Krizan 6 2 11,000 Lottie Krutilek 30 1 1,000 Albert Kubala 92 1 5,000 162 1 5,000 Geraldine Kucera Agnes Lesak 88 6 12,000 Georgia Lostak 91 2 7,000 Virginia B. McEachern 188 9 9,000 29 1 1,000 Albin F. Machu Edmund Marek 54 1 2,000 80 1 1,000 Clifton Martinets 142 1 1,000 Alvin Melnar 74 1 2,000 Cheryl Melson 30 1 1,000 Annimae Merta 88 2 2,000 Agnes Miculka 88 7 18,000 Evelyn Mikeska 33 1 2,000 Lillie Mikeska 47 1 50,000 Lillie Mikulas 148 1 5,000 Emil Morris Adolf Motal 32 3 30,000 47 1 Anton Motl 1,000 John Murphy 92 4 25,000 87 2 53,000 Ladis Navratil 25 1 10,000 Alvin Nesuda Joe Novosad, Jr. 189 I 10,000 88 1 Frances Olexa 2,000 179 2 2,000 Dorothy Oltmann 35 1 Ruby Pavelka 4,000 66 1 James Pavlicek 1,000 172 1 Lillia Mae Peter 1,000 44 3 Miroslav Petrusek 6,000 29 5 Amelia Pokorny 5,000 54 1 Ervin Pustejovsky 1,000 154 3 Mary Renfro 5,000 22 1 Nolan L. Renz 1,000 79 2 2,000 Frank C. Sacky 173 2 21,000 Alvin Sefcik 74 17 63,000 Chester Shmoldas 66 4 164,000 Jeanette Smith 76 1 Charlie Sottek 1,000 174 4 24,000 Marcia Sulak 24 1 Doris Svoboda 1,000 74 4 Mary Svoboda 7,000 142 2 60,000 Tumis Sidon 161 1 Tillie Valchar 2,000 184 4 4,000 Alfons Vana 50 1 10,000 Frankie Vanek 32 2 17,000 Matt Vanek 54 2 2,000 Raymond Volcik 130 3 4,000 A.M. Vrla 88 5 30,000 Richard Wahlberg Jacquelyn Wakefield 188 19 30,000 49 1 5,000 Elizabeth Walther Leslie Wiesner 178 2 2,000 87 3 25,000 L.J. Zatopek 309 Fraternally, $ 1,368,500 FOR THE SUPREME LODGE SPJST: Leonard D. Mikeska Secretary-Treasurer

LEGAL ADVISER'S REPORT TO MEMBERS June 14, 1978 Dear Members: Article 41(a) of the Bylaws adopted by the 22nd Convention in June, 1976 provides: "No one individual or corporation may have total loans exceeding $100,000.00, with no loan exceeding $60,000.00 on one piece of property.

This limitation does not apply to SPJST lodge buildings. and present SPJST Rest Homes."

This Article was first adopted, by the 21st Convention in 1972 (See Article 40(a) of the 1972 Bylaws).

Since January 1, 1973, the effective date of Art. 40(a) of the 1972 Bylaws, the Supreme Lodge has committed in excess of $1,900,000.00 of lodge loans (of such committed loans, two are still pending to be closed). Four of such loans are for amounts between $100,000.00 and $150,000.00 each; one is for $200,000.00; one is for $275,000.00; one is for $300,000.00; one is for $320,000.00 and one is for $350,000.00. A number of these loans are to recently organized and chartered lodges with no prior operating history.

The loans to these lodges were made because from their loan application it appeared that the lodge would conduct an operation permitted under our Charter, our Constitution and Bylaws, and the State Statutes.

Recently, the Supreme Lodge received an application from a lodge, recently organized and chartered, for a loan in excess of one-half million dollars. A delegation from such lodge elaborated fully on various and different aspects of the building project, and including a swimming pool and tennis courts. Such delegation also informed the Supreme Lodge of their plans regarding the operation and the activities of the lodge.

I opposed the granting of such loan because of the amount and because the planned operation did not appear to conform to the purposes for which such lodge had been organized and chartered. Among the reasons given, I stated that since the loan application is made for purposes other than purposes for which the lodge has been organized and chartered, the by-laws do not give the Supreme Lodge the authority to exceed the set limits of $60,000.00 on a real estate loan.

Our Society received its Charter from the State of Texas in 1897. The purposes contained in the original Charter remain unchanged. Article II of the Charter provides:

Wednesday, June 21, 1978 "The purposes for which this corporation is formed, are: (a) To extend benevolent assistance to the members of this association, and to those who are dependent upon them, in accordance with the constitution and by-laws of the association, to be hereafter adopted, and to promote charity among all such persons. (b) To promote and encourage the education of the members of this association and their families, in the Bohemian and English languages, and to advance their moral and literary inclinations. (c) To create and sustain by voluntary contributions or assessments of its members, a relief fund for the benefit of the widows and children of deceased members of this association, to be distributed in accordance with the Constitution and By-Laws of this Corporation to be hereafter adopted."

By reason of the stated purposes in our Charter, the SPJST has been classified, by the State Insurance Board as a chartered fraternal life insurance company. As such, we are governed by the statutes under Chapter 10 of the State Insurance Code, and must operate under the lodge system in order to be entitled to the many privileges accorded by law to fraternal life insurance companies.

Chapter 10 of the State Insurance Code, in Article 10.02, thereof, defines a lodge systems as: "any society having a supreme governing body or legislative body and subordinate lodges or branches by whatever name known into which members shall be admitted in accordance with its Constitution, laws, rituals, rules and regulations, and which shall be required by the laws of such Society to hold " periodical meetings The lodges, being an integral part of the entire system of a fraternal life insurance company, are an arm of the Society. They perform many of the duties that would otherwise have to be administered directly by the Supreme Lodge. Such lodges being organized by the Supreme Lodge, are affiliated with the Supreme Lodge and must adhere to all the rules, regulations, and by-laws of the Society. Necessary qualification for membership is approved by the local lodge (Art. 58). The member's application must be investigated by a three-member investigating committee (Art. 59). The applicant must be voted on by the lodge members (Art. 61). The certificate of a new member must be signed by duly elected officers of the

local lodge (Art. 62(a)). New members are initiated by the lodge (Art. 63). The lodge is responsible for matters involving the affairs of its members.

Committees such as committees on relief of sick members, grievances, entertainment, etc. are appointed (Art. 108(c)). Numerous other duties are performed by the local lodge., If the Society is legally bound to conduct its operation under the lodge system, and within the framework of the purposes permitted by its corporate charter, then it logically follows that the supreme governing body (this being the convention) has the authority to organize and charter local lodges, and prescribe the rules and regulations for their operation. The lodge, being a subordinate body, can not claim any rights, powers, and privileges which the supreme governing body does not have the legal right to give. In other words, if the Society does not have the legal right to go into a private business enterprise, such as a grocery business, or car rental business, or a used car lot business, then it can not give the local lodge the right to do so.

I firmly believe that the 22nd Convention, in adopting Art. 41(a) did not intend to disregard its Charter by saying that a lodge can engage in a business in which the parent organization can not engage. Until such time as the Convention (this being the supreme governing body) clarifies the intent of Article 41(a), I can not accept an interpretation of the Bylaws that would permit real estate loans to local lodges, engaged in "unrelated business" in excess of the $60,000.00 limit placed on individuals and individual business ventures.

A further review of the loans that have been committed to our lodges would show that some $870,000.00 of such committed loans are too recently organized and chartered lodges with no operating history. Without operating history, it is difficult, if not impossible, to evaluate the ability and the willingness of a lodge to repay the loan particularly a loan involving many thousands of dollars. I would strongly urge and recommend that further loan applications from such recently organized and chartered lodges, with no operating history, not be considered until the Convention has had a chance to deliberate this question.

Respectfully submitted, Reuben B. Lesikar Legal Adviser

LODGE NO. 54, WEST After our president welcomed the assembly, he proceeded through the usual business procedures of the meeting held June 4th.

A silent tribute was observed in memory of Sister Rosie Cocek (wife of our secretary, Brother Frank Cocek), SL Vice President Joe B. Hejny, and Mrs. Mary Hubik, mother-in-law of our vice president, Brother Raymond Volcik. We extend our belated sympathies to each , family, and may their loved ones rest in peace.

The minutes were approved as read.

All respective officers' reports were given and accepted.

Communications were acknowledged from the Joe B. Hejny family and Lodge 180 in Burleson; the Burleson lodge correspondence was deferred to new business.

Announcements were made of the members who were reported on the sick list: Brother Ben Kudelka, Brother August Zapalac, Candace Pavlicek, (daughter of the James Pavliceks, Jr. and the granddaughter of the Bob Wrights and the James Pavliceks, Sr.).

We regret not knowing of her long stay at the Hillcrest Hospital for one week and then at Scott and White Hospital for another 2 1/2 weeks. She is now a healthy little girl and attended the meeting.

Another SPJST member who was in the hospital recently was District III Sales Representative Alvin Nesuda. He is now recovering at home; may good health prevail to each of you.

The chairman appointed Brother Frank Cocek on the Sunshine Committee. If anyone is aware of someone sick or in the hospital, please notify Brother Cocek, Mona Zahirniak or Maxine Sefcik, and we will make certain that the message is channeled to the proper party so a get-well card can be sent; nothing could be more meaningful than a thoughtful message while under the weather.

Brother Zahirniak gave James Pavlicek, Jr. recognition on the fine job he performed on the kitchen facilities installation. Further acknowledgment included Brother John Sulak, who

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6 donated $50 toward the above-mentioned project. Our thanks to both of you!

New membership enrollment included Benjamin Brezina, Shelly Deann Parma, John Mynar, Jr., and Douglas R. Hutyra, a conversion.

Transfers into Lodge 54 are Joseph R. Mazanec, Milady Mazanec, Jerry Mazanec, Melanie Mazanec, Brandson Mazanec, Harry L. Hykel, Jeremy Vrba and Karmen M. McQuitty.

An open invitation is always extended to all of you at our lodge, and we are fortunate to acquire your membership.

Those who transferred out to Lodge 66 included Synthia Ann Cockburn and Janette Cinek.

For new business a discussion followed on the tickets from Burleson lodge. This item was handled in the same manner as for the previous lodges' contributions. On behalf of Lodge 54 officers and members, we extend best wishes for prosperity.

Before adjourning the presiding officer gave a brief report on the Officers' Workshop held in Ennis; those attending were Ernest Zahirniak, Bob Wright and Joe Dujka.

It was announced that Lodge 35 will host the District III fall meeting September 24th.

Congratulations are in order for all the SPJST graduates on the high school, college and university levels!

May all of you have a wonderful summer!

Fraternally, Maxine Sefcik Reporter - SPJST -

SALES REPRESENTATIVES' CLASS LODGE NO. 17, NEW TABOR, JUNE 12, 1978

Front Row, L to R: Claudia Novosad, Mary Novosad, Martha Trcalek, Frank Rychlik. Back Row, L to R: Joe Novosad, Jr., Melvin Skrabanek, SFM Silas Smith, Ernest Wentrcek and DSR Ben Trcalek. [Photo by Jeanette Smith]

constantly growing.

Paula Keys reported that the band committee has contacted numerous bands and contracted one to play at our annual celebration in September at the Round Top Hall.

For new business the members voted to donate to the Cancer Drive. Next, El Gene Eckermann was appointed on the meat committee. He is to make a report by the next regular meeting. Other LODGE NO. 179, WARRENTON discussions concerning our annual events were tabled for our July session.

The food committee decided that the Dear Members and Friends: Lodge No. 179 held their regular lodge will furnish hotdogs and meeting in the Guest Room of refreshments for the July meeting; Warrenton Store, June 8 with a very anyone wishing to add something to this large attendance of members and menu may do so by bringing a dessert such as cake, kolache, pie, cookies or guests.

Dwight Nittsche rang the bronze chips.

The lodge is very thankful to our camel bells followed by the gavel rap sounded by President Harold Bergmann interested member, Brother Aubrey to call the meeting to order. He also led Hackemack of Iran for sending and the members in reciting the pledge of presenting the lodge with a group of magnificent bronze camel bells; these allegiance.

Jeanette Schoenst read the minutes bells can be rung preceding the gavel of the previous meeting and Lee rap to call a meeting to order. The Leonhardt gave the treasurer's report; chime of these bells is very beautiful.

They were hung in the Guest Room of both were accepted as given.

Then Dorothy Oltmann read the Warrenton Store, where this organizafinancial standings and also gave the tion holds its meetings.

With no further business the meeting name of the new member Shannon Deanne Barnett, a juvenile; she was adjourned.

Then members and guests enjoyed voted on, and warmly welcomed into our lodge. There were also several the chili meal furnished by our lodge applications of new members, which is and various cakes, pies, kolache, an indication that our lodge is cookies, chips and refreshments

brought by active members.

The remainder of the evening was spent in conversation and listening to beautiful accordion music played by Dwight Nittsche. Thanks for entertaining the group.

Our next meeting will again be on a Thursday night, July 13th, at 8 p.m.

We hope to see such a splendid turnout of members and guests at our forthcoming meeting again.

Fraternally, Edith Pfeiffer - SPJST LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO

Dear Members: SPJST Lodge 50 El Campo held their meeting June 7th at the American Legion Auxiliary at 8 p.m. The meeting was opened by our president, Sister Rita Vanek.

We discussed old and new business.

Our secretary read the minutes and our vice president gave the treasurer's report in absence of the treasurer.

The assistant youth leader gave her brief report of the youth activities.

There were 22 members present at the meeting.

Refreshments of sandwiches, chips, cookies, and drinks were served by the lodge.

Fraternally, Anna Bartos Secretary

Wednesday, June 21, 1978 LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA

vacation at Inks Lake, also Elsie Loftin has gotten back from a vacation around Waco and Dallas. Ann Bingham's family enjoyed a reunion at Alief Sunday and although she was tired Monday, she said a great time was had by all.

Where are our youths? We need to get our youths into our lodge, because we know they will be the ones to carry on when we are not able. We have so much to offer them and they can help us also. Bring your children out to our meetings.

The man who never makes a mistake is the man who never does anything.

Fraternally, Edna Voldan - SPJST — LODGE NO. 133, SAN ANTONIO

Dear Members: When you are down, don't frown, just look around, see that smile you gave yesterday and the hand you extended to a stranger to guide his way? That is what life is about, all the small things that are so easy to give and when they return to us, they are so great and wonderful.

I wish to thank everyone for the calls, flowers, cards, visits, and prayers I received during my "visit" to the hospital for back surgery and am still receiving them while I am recuperating.

Though I am recuperating, I am enjoying my sister Ruby from Jarrell, Texas. Louise wrote in the news letter that I never said how old I was, maybe I wasn't "39", I haven't had time to turn "39", but if I don't hurry and get out of Dear Members: my brace and get going, "39" may just Our May meeting was well attended catch up with me. with our Brother President Emil Matula Don't you members enjoy those convening the meeting at 2 p.m. The newsy letters Louise writes? They really pledge of allegiance was recited by all. do cheer you up.

Brother Don Netek read the minutes On behalf of the membership of of the previous meeting.

Lodge 172, I wish to extend our Sister Viola Mazac gave her sympathy to Sister Hejny in the loss of treasurer's report. her husband, Bro. Joe Hejny.

New business was about the date of Though I haven't gotten to attend our our 61st Anniversary for October 15 at dances lately, I hear all are having a ball the Commanche Park; more details will and the bands are great. Remember, be in the Vestnik. members, the dances are for all the "Happy Birthday" was sung to family, no age limit, so bring out the Brother Alois Dressler. We were very family and also a guest. We also have happy to see him and his wife attend the our monthly meetings the second meeting for he was on the sick list a Wednesday of each month. If your while back and he expects to attend name is pulled and you are not there, many more meetings. you miss the amount that is in the pot.

Brother Frank Mazac was in the Our Vice President Pete Willis and I hospital 9 days and underwent surgery; took a basket of different items to the he is doing real well and he is happy to Faith Memorial Convalescent and you be back home as well as I am. 'should have seen the smiles on the Our June meeting will be held on the recipients' faces. They were so happy 25th which is the 4th Sunday. Please and because of our members taking mark this date on your calendar so you time to pick up these items and then the don't forget. time it took Pete and Ito deliver them, I hope all the fathers had a happy some of the ones that wished, can take Father's Day. painting lessons and the volunteers that I'll see you Sunday, June 25th at the come to give free beauty salon service Lions Club, 1505 S. Gevers in San will have the supplies to work with. To Antonio. me, it was well worth the time and effort Fraternally, to know that our lodge has spread Viola Mazac happiness to others.

Treasurer & Reporter I really enjoyed Sister Olexa's letter - SPJST — in the Vestnik, she not only took us on a LODGE NO. 117, ROBSTOWN trip, she had a very delightful verse. As I have said, there are very interesting Dear Members: items in our Vestnik.

The regular quarterly meeting will be Hope all who are on the sick list are feeling better and will soon be up and held Sunday, June 25th at 2:30 p.m. at about. Haven't heard, but I am sure Mrs. Gusta Sijansky's residence, west Bro. Joe Machann is up and about after of Robstown.

Fraternally, his visit to the hospital for surgery.

Helen Pavelka The Maleks, Sydney and Willie and Secretary their son, Richard, had a great 4-day

LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Dear Members: The meeting was called to order by Vice President Joe Cantu. After the pledge to the flag, the members remained standing for a moment of silent tribute in honorable memory of SL Vice President Joe B. Hejny.

Correspondence acknowledged were from the Joe B. Hejny family, Mrs. Billie Lueck and one from Mr. and Mrs. Tony Poncik.

Reports from n11 the committees were given. All reports were very good.

Everyone is working hard for the lodge and everyone is doing a good job. Lodge 177 shows a great profit and we certainly proud of this outstanding achievement. Let's keep up the good work and keep our lodge on the move forward!

It was voted on to keep five of the $10 donation books sent to us from Lodge No. 180 Burleson. We, the members of Academy would like to wish you good luck in the future and may you have much success.

Recently, Lodge 177 donated $2,000 to the Academy School to help pay for a new tennis court. We were very happy to be able to do this. It is a very worthwhile project and many of our school children and residents will profit from this. Also we donated our lodge facilities to two benefit dances: one to Miss Tina Ellis who was hurt in a rodeo accident and we wish her well; the other benefit, was to Mr. Pee Wee Jackson who is a law officer from Belton, with a terminal illness. We are very happy to report both were very successful.

Another donation was voted on to donate $200 to the Little River Fire Department.

Some of the activities at our lodge included: every Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. is game night, and Saturday night are the lodge dances at 8 p.m. If you are in this area and would like to have a good time, come by Lodge No. 177 in Academy.

To the members who don't attend the monthly meetings, you missed the change of getting involved. We meet every second Wednesday of each month. The youth club meets at 6:30 p.m. and the adult meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. We hold brief meetings and we cover many items of importance and then we socialize, so come out and support your lodge, get your children involved in Lodge 177 fraternal activities. The SPJST is a great organization to be a part of.

Mr. and Mrs. Tony Poncik recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Tony and most of his family are

8 members at Lodge 177. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Driska are celebrating their 30th anniversary. I hope these couples celebrate many more. Lodge 177 salutes you!

We have several new members. As always we are very proud that you joined our lodge and, as I said before, please come out to the meetings and get involved in our lodge activities. New members are Justin Elmo Davidson, Eldred Newton Tannehill, David Allen Battreall, Melissa Battreall, Steve A. Battreall, Barbara Ann Tennehill, William Keis and Jolly Scott Shenowith.

Transfers are May E. Nelson, Eugene P. Nelson and Francis M. Nelson.

Again, we are very proud to have you and are looking forward to meeting you in person.

See you at the next meeting July 12th; the youth meet at 6:30 p.m. and the adults meet at 7:30 p.m.

Thanks for electing me as your new reporter.

Fraternally, Pat Tomastik Reporter - SPJST LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON Dear Members, Our June meeting was well attended and we hope it continues that way..

President Dennis Barabas asked the membership to stand for a moment of silence in honorable memory of Supreme Lodge Vice President Joe B. Hejny, who passed away May 24,1978 in a Temple hospital. He will be missed by everyone and we extend our sincere sympathy to his family.

Wayne Duke was introduced as a guest and possible sales representative.

A report was given by Vice President Janek that the T-Ball team we are sponsoring remains undefeated with a record of 6 wins and no losses.

Sister Barabas reminded the members of the District III YAD to be held June 25 at Lodge 84, Dallas.

Sunshine chairperson, Sister Smajstrla reported she sent get well cards to District IV Director Stanley Broz and Greg Marsh. Jeff Parnell, son of Youth Leader Clyde Parnell was in the hospital but is home and doing fine.

Cards of appreciation and acknowledgment were read from the family of Brother Joe B. Hejny for the flowers sent by the lodge and also the family of Nellie Vecera for honoring her by including her name on the Lodge Memorial Plaque that will be put in our lodge home.

Historian Sister Milady Hejl reported she has the lodge history up to date but

V2STNIK would like some assistance on getting it condensed.

Table and chair fund chairman, Brother Mike Hejl reported the following donations: Doyle and Charlene Vaughan, $50.00 and Fayette (Buz) and Marie Tankersley, $195.44. President Barabas asked that his previous donation made to the T & C Fund be put in the memory of Jacob Ivicic. Any contributions to the T & C Fund will be greatly appreciated.

The lodge building is completely closed in and inside work is being done and moving along smoothly for the completion date of June 30th.

Boyce Wayne Duke and Donald Ralph Lee were accepted as new members, Mack Harrison as a social member and Teresa Lynne Hampton has additional insurance.

Wayne Duke was accepted by the membership as a possible sales representative.

Mark your calendar for July 1st, for our first dance at the hall with music by Jodie J. Dubec and the Silvertones, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., the remaining schedule for July is in the calendar section of the Vestnik. October 15th the Moravanka Polka Czech Band from Czechoslovakia will play at our hall so everyone mark that day and set it aside to be in Burleson. This is their first tour in the United States.

Our next meeting will be held July 6th, 7:30 p.m. at our new lodge home, approximately 11/4 miles south of Burleson on 1-35 West.

Fraternally, Mary Ann Krivanek Reporter SPJST — LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON Dear Members: Lodge 142 President Sidon Tumis called the regularly monthly meeting to order at 8 p.m. Friday, June 2nd.

We had the presentation of colors and pledge of allegiance to our flag led by Flag Bearer Dennis Veselka for Lodge 142.

We had a very enjoyable evening and welcomed the presence of District V Sales Representative Evelyn Mikeska, along with her grandson, Lee of Lodge No. 176.

Our next monthly lodge meeting will be held Sunday, July 2nd at 2:30 p.m.

Please mark your calendars and be with us for an enjoyable Sunday afternoon.

We will serve a lunch with refreshments for everyone, so come out and join us.

It was announced that we had a few members from our lodge who decided to fly high. Yes, Sister Rosie Tumis, Mrs. Laura Wyzlic and Mrs. Marie Taylor

boarded a plane and took a week's vacation to Mexico City and then journeyed by bus to Acapulco. They reported a great time and enjoyed many beautiful sights.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Linhart with Genevicue and Harry Monecke flew to the State of Iowa on their vacation. They also reported having a great time and did a lot of sightseeing in the state.

All of us are happy to know that everyone had a nice trip on their vacation, but we missed each of you and we are glad to have you back at our lodge.

We are sorry to report these sick members from our Lodge for the month of May: A.C. Brezina, Eleanor Wyman and Douglas Luckemeyer.

Attendance prizes were drawn for William Holder, Helen Talman, Charlie Pendergrass and Oliver Barrett. Sorry you were not present.

Door prizes went to Rita Hermis, Rosie Tumis, E.F. Luckemeyer and Nelson Jochen.

Our meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

Don't forget our next meeting Sunday, July 2nd at 2:30 p.m. Be sure to attend. See you then.

Fraternally, Alice Jochen Secretary - SPJST LODGE NO. 35, ELK Dear Members, This is a reminder that our Lodge No. 35 Picnic will be held Tuesday, July 4, 1978, at the lodge starting at 11:00 a.m.

A brief program is scheduled for 11:30.

Dinner will be served at 12:30, followed by games and other activities beginning at 2:00 p.m. There will be no dance this year.

Dinner will consist of barbecued brisket furnished by the lodge. The ladies are asked to bring covered dishes to go with the barbecue. The lodge will also furnish the bread and drinks.

For the games and other activities planned, the Special Entertainment Committee would like to ask everyone to bring one or two small items to be used for prizes; also bring your dominoes if you want to play dominoes. This will be a very informal day, so everyone wear their play clothes.

We look forward to everyone coming and participating. See you there.

Fraternally, Peggy Dieterich Mildred Steinke Henry Breitkreutz, Jr. Special Entertainment Committee

Wednesday, June 21, 1978 LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Brothers and Sisters: Our last monthly lodge meeting was held Friday night, June 2nd after a supper honoring high school graduates who were active members of the youth club, with Brother Alfred Klusacek in charge.

Flag Bearers Josef Morris and Dianne Skrabanek led us in the pledge of allegiance.

A moment of silence was held in honor of departed members, Brother Joe B. Hejny, SL vice president, and Sister Anna Psencik. (Resolutions of sympathy enclosed). These two departed shall be missed by many. Brother Joe B. was very well-liked by his fellow SL office staff, his secretaries and everyone in the SPJST in Texas. He shall be missed also by his devoted family. Sister Hejny stayed by his side in the hospital constantly. Deepest sympathy is expressed to his immediate family and may he rest in peace.

Sister Psencik became ill very suddenly while quilting (something she enjoyed doing). Taken to a hospital, she passed away in her sleep during the night. She shall be missed by her family and friends alike because she was always active, "doing for others." At a reception for Mr. Vladimir Solecky at Temple Junior College while Ralph Milek played the accordion and the Choral Group sang, Mr. Solecky asked her to dance. May she rest in peace after this earthly sojourn.

Sister Dorothy Massey, state youth director, delivered a message to the graduates: Steven Sodek, Marcia Skrabanek and Katherine Morris.

Donna Kohutek and Janice Mesecke were absent. The message was very inspiring. I only wish the youth club had stayed with the mother lodge; they could have benefited, also. I wish Sister Kurecka would get a copy of the speech and have it printed in the Vestnik. Sister Kurecka presented each graduate present a gift from the lodge. Katherine Morris spoke briefly about all that the youth club and the lodge meant to her and how she enjoyed belonging to both, because of the enrichment in her life.

Sister Skrabanek read the roll call of officers and sales representatives.

Visitors recognized were Sister Dorothy Massey, Marylou Skrabanek, Joe Krahulik, Ann Balusek, Gene and Grace Mitchan of Cameron, and Dr. Clinton Machann of Texas A ;M University, director of the Texas Czech Symposium to be presented in the Temple area in October. He spoke briefly on the Symposium and he asked

9 for the use of our lodge hall for the Sunday performances. Brother Calvin Chervenka will be supplying the Vestnik with all of the details regarding this event. We enjoyed your visit and do make plans to visit us, again, soon.

Secretary Delores Skrabanek read the minutes of the previous meeting and these were approved as read. Correspondence received was as follows: Mortuary dues from the Supreme Lodge and thank-you cards from the families of our deceased members, Brother Joe B. Hejny and Sister Anna Psencik, for the floral offerings for their loved ones' funeral services.

New members accepted included James Elwood Smith, Joe Paul Klinkovsky, Peggy Darlene Alston, Paula Diane Alston, Dana Lynn Jezek, Diane Lee Kohutek and Billy Joe Broadway. A warm welcome to each of these named and do come to our lodge activities.

Rosemary Bland transferred out to Lodge 177 Academy.

Get-well cards were sent to Sister Mary Kohutek and Brothers Rex May and Ernest Junek, all hospital patients during May. Get well soon, so you can enjoy your families at home, instead of in the hospital.

Officers and chairmen gave their reports. Sister Lillian Kosarek, board secretary, read the minutes of their last meeting; these, also included the forthcoming symposium to be held for 3 days: October 27, 28 and 29th in the Temple area. A 5-member committee of Emily Stuteville, Lillian Kosarek, Mary Vasicek, Leon Sodek and Leon Zavodny are to work with Dr. Clinton Machann and Brother Calvin Chervenka on this project, so watch for more details.

Next on the agenda were the duties defined to the officers and youth leaders. Much discussion followed about the president's duties with the original in effect.

The forthcoming annual picnic was discussed next with nothing accomplished regarding the chairmen. The event is scheduled for Sunday, July 23rd starting at 12 noon. Games, food and drinks will be available during the afternoon and until 10 p.m.; dance 6 to 10 p.m., with the Vrazel Polka Band playing; the Der Rheinsteins will play a concert in the afternoon. When the program and other details are available, they will be reported, so mark your calendar: Sunday, July 23rd at Seaton Star Hall, the 75th Diamond Jubilee Homecoming event from noon to 10 p.m. for a funtime.

Door prize winners were Sister Lucy Scort and Brother Leon Zavodny.

AO*.

Premium refund checks were distributed.

Sister Kurecka, youth leader, gave her monthly report.

The next meeting will be Friday, July 7th at 8 p.m.

After adjournment a happy hour was held.

Fraternally, Mrs. Dorothy Pechal Reporter - SPJST LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS SPJST SOFTBALL REPORT Dear Brothers and Sisters: We played in the Richardson Memorial Tournament the Memorial weekend and we played our first game Friday night, May 26 at 8:30 p.m. Our opponent was the Originals, a team from Saginaw, Texas, and we lost a sloppily played game by a score of 9 to 1. We didn't hit, didn't field well and our pitching wasn't too good. Schulz, the losing pitcher, allowed 9 runs, 9 hits, and 2 walks; though some of the runs were unearned.

Our hitters for the game were scarce and few: Larry Brennan with a single, Robert Weyman, a double, Galen Lindsey, a triple, Don Lennox, a single, and Roy Andrews had a sacrifice hit. By losing we had to play Saturday morning, May 27 at 11 a.m. against the Muffler Masters team from Denton, and play we did! (for 10 innings before we finally lost by a score of 5 to 4). We were ahead 4 to 3 until the bottom of the seventh inning and we allowed them to tie the game; the game remained tied until the bottom of the 10th inning when they scored the winning run. Though we lost, we did play a very good game and that was more important then even winning---to come back and prove you could still be a good team, and the spirit was still there, also the feeling of happiness and team effort.

Ralph Stauss pitched the first 6 and 2/3 innings, despite getting off from work at 5:30 Saturday morning and with only 4 hours of sleep and a very bad cold on top of that. He ran out of gas and Lionel Schulz relieved and hurled a very fine remaining 41/2 innings; combined totals by both pitchers were, they allowed 13 hits, 4 strikeouts and 5 walks.

Leading hitters included Dan Palm, a player, we drafted for the tournament to replace our second baseman Jeff Burton who went home for a vacation, with a homerun and a double; Roy Andrews, with a triple and a single; Don Jarma, a single and a walk; Galen Lindsey, a

10 single; Jerry Zabojnik, a single; Don Lennox, a single and Robert Weyman, a base-on-balls.

After the game we met in the park to enjoy sandwiches, cookies plus other pastries, pivo, cold drinks and ice tea.

We were a little subdued that we lost, but nevertheless, we enjoyed our picnic; then all of us went home to further enjoy the long Memorial holiday weekend.

Our thanks to all the fans who came out to the tournament; we are sorry we didn't do better.

Our next league game was played Wednesday night, May 31st at Kiest Park and our opponent was the strong and unbeaten Auto Crossroads team.

After the game they were still unbeaten because we lost by a score of 9 to 3.

Actually, it was a much better game than the score would indicate. Lionel Schulz hurled the first 5 innings allowing 7 hits, 6 runs, 4 walks, one strikeout. Roy Andrews pitched the last 2 innings allowing 3 runs, 2 hits, 2 walks and one strikeout.

Leading hitters were Don Lennox with a double and 2 singles; Jerry Zabojnik, a single and a sacrifice hit; Don Jarma, a single; Roy Andrews, a single and Albin (Bino) Vrana who had a single.

Tuesday night, June 6 we played the Jerrel team on Sam Grand Diamond No. 1 and we lost another squeaker by a score of 4 to 3. Again, we were leading for 5 innings, yet we wound up losing.

Ralph Stauss pitched a fine game allowing 4 hits, 4 runs, 2 walks, and 3 strikeouts. We outhit our opponent 8 hits to 4, however, we didn't get that key hit at the right time to pull the game out Roy Andrews had a single and a double; Robert Weyman, 2 singles; Mark Winkler, a double and a single, and our leading hitter for the night, Larry Brennan, had a homerun plus a single.

I am disappointed in the fact we are not getting better hitting, however, we are playing good ball as a team and losing those close ones, which makes a difference in your record. We are a good ball team and will still win some important games before the season ends.

The weekend of July 7, 8 and 9th, we will journey to Stephenville to play in their annual tournament and our favorite tournament.

Our thanks to our loyal fans who come out, to our games; we deeply appreciate your presence.

So until our next game, I remain Fraternally, Ben Jarma, Team Manager

Vt$TNIK LADIES' CIRCLE LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH Twenty-two Sisters attended our meeting Thursday, June 8th. Mary Pavey was our only guest. Mary attends our meetings frequently, is a charming person, and she is always a welcome visitor.

All officers were present, and President Anne Polk called the meeting to order and expressed her appreciation to Sister Marie Tesar for acting in her absence. Secretary's and treasurer's reports were approved as read. Final plans were made for entertaining the Cesky Krouzek Club from Dallas Sokol Thursday, July 13th, at the Fort Worth National Hall.

The Friendship Club and the Ladies' Circle are co-hosting this event.

Members of the Friendship Club and the Ladies' Circle have been informed of their duties and responsibilities to make this a very pleasant gathering of the Dallas and Fort Worth clubs. We are all looking forward to a very pleasant Thursday, July 13.

Members of the Friendship Club and the Ladies' Circle are asked to bring wrapped gifts not to exceed $2.

Members of both Fort Worth clubs, who have volunteered to make this a pleasant occasion, are asked to come to National Hall at 9 a.m. to make final arrangements.

There will be no meeting of the Ladies' Circle in August. Hostesses for Thursday, September 14th meeting will be Sisters Anne Polk, Clara Marchioni, Aurora Maldino, Helen Paprskar and Mary Botik.

We regret to report that many of our old-time members are still on the sick list, which includes Sisters Agnes Wruble, Helen Zich, Frances Jaworski, and other members who have not been attending our meetings for some time.

Doctors for Sister Bennie Bartek are making arrangements with her for a serious eye operation in the near future.

"Happy Birthday'' was sung to Sisters Tillie Gillis, Helen Kubala, Bessie Prochaska, Rose Strnad, Eleanor Svacek and Christine Zich. A special "Happy Birtnday" was sung to Arthur Gillis, husband to Sister Tillie. Arthur does not attend our meetings often, but Thursday, June 8th, was his birthday, and he was especially honored because he and Tillie furnished beautiful flowers for our tables for many years.

Before a delicious Italian lunch, an "Apron Contest" was judged by Brothers Al Svacek, Arthur Gillis and Mac McMillen. The contestants marched in a circle to beautiful recorded Czech music. The winners of the aprons

were: Prettiest - Helen Paprskar; Most Unusual - Aurora Maldino; Funniest Rose Jaworski. Door Prize winner was Sister Louise Gholdston.

Sisters who did not attend our meeting June 8th, but are planning to be present for festivities Thursday, July 13th, are asked to bring desserts or generous servings of salads of their choice. The Friendship Club and the Ladies' Circle are expecting approximately 100 people to attend this social.

Members are asked not to forget their wrapped gifts. It would be nice for all members to be present.

Fraternally, Mary Cihacek Reporter - SPJST LODGE NO. 35, ELK Dear Members and Friends: The regular monthly meeting of Lodge No. 35 was called to order June 11th by President Henry Breitkreutz, Sr. The pledge of allegiance was led by Flag Bearer Eddie Ray Banik.

President Breitkreutz welcomed our visitors: Mrs. Bertha Jander, Willie Thun, Ruth Scott and District III YC Ed Kamas.

Secretary Albert Banik was called on to read the minutes of the May meeting; these were approved.

Treasurer Henry Breitkreutz, Jr. was called on to give his report.

Sister Rosemarie Banik, youth leader, reported that Mark Wood would be leaving the youth club and Sister Rosie Wood will no longer be her assistant.

The youth club has 25 members.

Brother Ed Kamas spoke for a few minutes and then installed the new youth club officers.

Queen Jody Wilson and King Eddie Ray Banik presented their speeches.

Sister Rosemarie then asked all the members who had birthdays in June to come forward. "Happy Birthday" was sung to Sisters Peggy Dieterich, Rosie Wood and Brother Johnny Stuchly.

Eddie Ray Banik brought the birthday cake.

The committee reports were given by Rosemarie Banik--kitchen, and Vernon Wood--refreshments. Since Eugene Pavelka was in the hospital, President Breitkreutz gave his report for entertainment. Eugene, we hope you will be home soon.

New members accepted were Richard Burney, Louise Burney and Mary Jo Marek.

Motion was made to charter a bus to

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Wednesday, June 21, 1978 go to Dallas June 25th for District YAD; the bus will leave Lodge 35 hall at 8 a.m. Be sure and be on time.

The youth club books were audited and Brother Henry Breitkreutz, Jr. said they were in order.

Mildred Steinke, our historian, is supposed to buy a new camera.

A motion was made and seconded to send $25 to the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No I in Taylor in memory of Brother Joe B. Hejny.

Door prizes were drawn and the winners were: Youth--Dawn Pavelka and adult--Inez Zalman.

For a Father's Day program letters were read about fathers. Children writing about their fathers included Sondra Dieterich; Ronald, Donald, Missy and Lana Steinke; Dawn, Timmy and Tommy Pavelka; Richard and Melissa Burney, and Charlotte Banik.

Father of the Year is Fred Kubitza, 1st runner-up Joe Tepe, 2nd runner-up Adolph Beralek.

After the meeting a delicious meal of rolled roast was served.

Fraternally, Dorothy Banik Reporter - SPJST — LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH

Dear Members and Friends: Preceding our meeting Sunday there were a lot of oohs and aahs over our newly-paved parking lot, after everyone calmed down our meeting was called to order by our vice-president, Brother Don Steinman, in the absence of our president, Brother Jerry Milan. All other officers were present.

Brother Steinman made welcome Brother Frank Kovar after a long absence. All reports were approved as read. Sister Renfro announced she received tickets from Lodge 180, Burleson for the drawing, anyone wishing to purchase tickets may contact Sister Renfro at 237-1500.

A card was read from Sister Maria Prill who is visiting her relatives in Germany after 27 years in the United States. We know she will have a lot to talk about on her return, June 16th.

The youth club held their meeting Sunday, June 4th at the lake at Brother Bill and Sister Mary Renfro's home.

Following their meeting, food and a lot of swimming was enjoyed by all.

A new member accepted and made welcome is Dayna Halford.

Sister Billie Joe Mason was our door prize recipient; she was not present.

Refreshments and a social followed

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grandson of Dona Hubenak. We also learned of the arrival of a baby boy to the Franklin Chaloupkas. Frances Jaworski is recovering nicely from knee surgery and is walking. Mary Pulliam was at home but is due to reenter the hospital. Ruby Martinek is at home but is not doing well. Joe Krivanek was present at the meeting Sunday so we realize with gratitude that his surgery was successful. Others who were in the hospital recently were Elmer Howard, Alice Lindsey and James Collins. Larry Kubala broke his leg but is doing fine.

We sincerely hope that all will soon be completely recovered. Christine and Carl Zich enjoyed a visit from their daughter Carol of Florida.

We hope you will keep the following in mind. After the regular meeting July 9 there will be a Beseda practice for anyone interested. It is in preparation for Czech Day at the State Fair in October, however all are invited whether or not you plan to attend the fair. Partners are not necessary, all are welcome, singles, children, teenagers, young adults or married couples. We will pair up when you get here; that's July 9. We would like to have a good showing for both the meeting and the dancing.

Sincerely and Fraternally, Helen Paprskar - SPJST LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON

Dear Members and Friends: To some, June means beautiful weddings, graduations, and pleasant trips away from work and duties, while to others it only means sunburn, chiggers and mowing the yard but we all must admit it's a great month and many lament the fact that it is already over half gone. Being a pleasant month is what perhaps accounts for the commendable showing of members at our regular meeting on the eleventh.

Several were present who have not been attending for a while, the Curtis Murphys; Mary, Phyliss, and Hermina Cihacek, and the Joe Kozels.

All the regular order of business was finished promptly, new applicants were approved, a donation was pledged to the recently completed Lodge 180 of Burleson and new business came under consideration. A portion of this was the approval and designation of a new manager for our facilities and the result was the hiring of Kenneth Krivanek for the job.

Prior to the meeting congratulations were mailed to Jason Whatley who graduated from Irving High; he is a

The dance Friday, June 9 with music by the well-liked orchestra of the Texas Dutchmen was fairly attended and hosted by Homer Alexander in charge and, holding the box office, was his wife Rita, with daughter-in-law Pam, both looking very pretty and greeting the guests at the door, while son, Larry Alexander was quite busy seating all the guests.

Saturday, June 10th the Chandelier Ballroom was sprinkled with ladies lavishly dressed dancing to the wonderful music of the Knights of Dixie. The Chandelier Ballroom was filled to make it a nice and comfortable night of dancing; not too over-crowded.

The dance was hosted by the ever-smiling Sister Georgie Barcak in charge and in the box office, Gene, her husband with Ed Carlock (our Thursday night social caller) busy to escort the guests to their reserved places and Sister Carlene Carlock, looking pretty and greeting the guests.

At this dance, a birthday surprise for Herbert Huber was quite successful.

Herbert had no idea anyone knew of his birthday and his 39th, at that, June

our meeting.

We extend our sincere congratulations to Brother George and Pat Hallford who were wed. George is a lifelong member of Lodge 154 and the son of Sister Mary Katherine Garrison and grandson of Sister Mary Hale. May they have a long and happy life together.

Receipt of contributions are appreciatively acknowledged from the following: In Memory of Sister Anna Milan to S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. I in Taylor --By Bob and Ann Zvolanek (Dallas) In Memory of Brother Don Carlson --By Jerry and Henrietta Milan $5.00 In Memory of Sister Vera Long --By Jerry and Henrietta Milan $5.00 In Memory of Brother Edward L. Marek --By Jerry and Henrietta Milan $5.00 Jeanie Mason $5.00 Our sincere thanks!

The next meeting will be Sunday, July 9th at 3 p.m. See the SPJST Calendar for dates to remember.

By the time this is read, we hope everyone arrived home safely from Houston.

So until...Keep Smiling!

Fraternally, Mary Pavey - SPJST —

12 10th. His friends around Tables 8 and 7 surprised him during the first intermission with the whole works, (not one but two birthday cakes) with candles for him to blow out for a wish; no one knows what his wish was, but we all wish him many, many more and to stay healthy and happy as now to enjoy life with his lovely partner and wife, Gazela. Rita Alexander baked the delicious cake and decorated it, and Della Kadlecek's cake was in a shape of an alligator: very unique and also good.

The happy couple, Arnold and Naomi Spencer, just came back from their ten day trip of touring our beautiful country. They left Houston Friday, May 26th for Oklahoma City to visit for two days with Naomi's sister Ruth and her husband Frank Kurz in their spacious and beautiful new home. They traveled through Grand Island, Nebraska then through Laramie, Cheyenne then to Yellowstone National Park viewing Old Faithful at work, saw wild life, such as elk, deer, and, of course, came close to a few of the huge bears; even experienced some snow while driving which they thought was very exciting.

They drove through Denver and Amarillo and their speedometer showed 1700 miles to bring them back home June the 5th.

Sister Ruth Durham with her friend, Mary Packer, experienced a wonderful seven-day cruise on the beautiful vessel, The SONG OF NORWAY. They boarded the ship May 27th and visited Vista Porta Platae, San Juan, Puerto Rico and the St. Thomas Islands and returned Saturday, June 3rd. The two girls had a grand time and bragged about everything that was being offered on the ship. The seven-day cruise was enjoyed by both ladies.

The young couple, Ernest and Slavinka Reiter from Germany who are visiting with our members Rosalee and Tim Kostom for one month, thoroughly enjoyed their visit in our USA from May 11 until their departure June 8th, when they returned to their daily routine, of course, until Tim and Rosalee will join them for a visit in Germany, June 21, 1978. While here, Slavinka and Ernest viewed our Grand Canyon for four days and then ventured to famous New Orleans for a few days to take in all the special places. They flew to Mexico City for five days to see many places and not missing a bull fight. They criss-crossed our huge state of Texas and enjoyed the peaceful surroundings of the Kostom's Bay Home and made many friends.

What made it so nice was that the four of them could enjoy all this together; a very nice young couple to be remembered by many of us here in

V2STNIK Houston. Goodbye, till we meet again.

LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY Frank and Frances Dvorak had company over the weekend: their Dear Members and Friends: daughter-in-law, Polly with son, Mark We had our dancing fans entertained and daughter, Susan from Norman, by the Country Additions from Austin.

Oklahoma where they moved to about We had a good crowd and everyone had five months ago from Ft. Worth, Texas. a great time. Brother James McCulDvorak's son, Dr. Henry R. Dvorak, lough and his wife Fern were hosts, consulting engineer, was not with them; while Billy Bobalik, Erma Marsh, he is on a business trip in Saudi Arabia Amanda Petitt and Phillip Voden for two weeks. Henry and Polly have worked in the refreshments' departfive children; four are college graduates ment. and the fifth almost out of high school.

Our monthly meeting was held June The oldest, Karen, is in the University 12th and the attendance was about of California at Berkeley, David is in normal. We should have-more members Georgia Tech, Susanne in Iowa State attending our lodge meetings because and John at A & M. The youngest, the responsibility for caring for the Mark, is still at home with his parents, lodge is a big job. By attending our but I am sure he also will go for higher lodge meetings reflects how much we learning. A seven-member family and care for our lodge and the benefits we each is reaching for higher goals; Polly, receive from it. the mother, also is a college graduate.

Sunday, July 2nd we will have our My brother Frank and his wife Frances Lodge 74's 5th and Fourth of July are very proud of their off-springs' Celebration. We will serve barbecued achievements and I also wish to get a beef/sausage with salad and all the little bit in the limelight; they are my trimmings, plus cakes and pies; so all of family, too! you be prepared for the big activity. We Brother Gus and Sister Ann Urbanov- hope to have fine entertainment sky made an extensive car trip of 18 prepared for everyone to enjoy the day. days leaving Houston May 24th. Their The noon meal tickets for adults will be first stop was to visit with Gus' sister, $3.50 and for children under 12: $1.50; Mrs. Helen Cook and family in Odessa. ($5 for both meal and dance). I will give The wonderful Carlsbad Caverns was you a more precise report later because their next stop, then to Santa Fe, there may be more things added to the Alamora, Wolf Creek to Durango, event, We hope to have speakers for the Colorado, then Silverton (also visited afternoon and, of course, the youth will the Coor's Brewery), enjoyed the Rocky have a program for you to enjoy; so Mountains and the famous Pikes Peak. until, if there will be something added, I They traveled through places where the will give you a report on it. snow plows blew the snow up to 20 feet Fraternally, high; also had a chance to travel while it Chester Shmoldas snowed, (of course, very lightly). They - SPJST --arrived home June 10 very enthused LODGE NO 63, SWEET HOME over the beautiful scenery we have in The June monthly meeting and our great states. annual stew supper of Lodge No. Through the mail I received a news special from Bernie Gebala (publicity) 63, Sweet Home, will be held June advertising a Special Folk Art Drama to 25th, the fourth Sunday of the be presented Sunday, July 16th, at the month, instead of the third. The Temple Activity Center presenting a event will be held at Slovacek's drama play "THE IMMIGRANT," Ballroom with the meeting starting written by our Supreme Lodge at 1:30 p.m. This will be followed President Brother Nick Morris and also by the drawing of door prizes and directing this play. Two performances someone with a birthday In April, will be given Sunday, July 16th, May or June will win a birthday matinee at 3 p.m. and evening cake baked by Mrs. Annie Kutac. performance 7 p.m. at the Temple The social will follow with all the Cultural Activity Center with admis- drinks being furnished. Ladies are sion: age 13 and over only $2., ages 7 asked to bring a side dish and/or through 12 $1. Don't miss this special sweet for the supper. The stew will opportunity. Tickets are available by be provided by the lodge and the mail address: Mrs. Bernie Gebala, P.O. plates and knives, forks, etc., will Box 1395, Temple, Texas 76501. also be furnished.

Fraternally, All members and guests come Frances Olexa out and help make our stew supper a success. A good time will be had by all so why don't you be a - SPJST part of it. Remember the date:

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Wednesday, June 21, 1978 June 25th, at 1:30 p.m. at Slovacek's Ballroom.

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LODGE NO. 48, BEYERSVILLE Dear Members: The Beyersville SPJST lodge held their regular monthly meeting Sunday, June 4th at 6 p.m. It was called to order

by President Bobby Wuensche.

The minutes were read and approved as read by Secretary Treasurer Sharon Beran. She also gave her financial report on the general and insurance funds.

Ruth Wuensche, financial secretary, gave her report on premiums and dues collected.

We have one new member Kyle Ronald Heji and one member Ted Hejl who took out additional insurance.

Our next meeting is scheduled for Sunday, July 2nd at 3 p.m. Afterward sandwiches will be served for supper.

Their work was a work night scheduled for lawn mowing Thursday, June 8th at 7 p.m.

There was no further business so the meeting adjourned.

Fraternally, Sharon Beran Reporter - SPJST -LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH Dear Members and Friends: Mark your calendar for July 1st.

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 24 — M/M Willie Gilliam Kitchen 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

FAMILY REUNIONS Skrabanek-Marek Reunion The annual Skra.banek-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 Cable

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Shiller-Hejl Reunion The annual Shiller-Hejl family reunion will be held Sunday, June 25th at the SPJST Lodge No. 48 in Beyersville.

A noon meal will be served and everyone is asked to bring a basket lunch.

Eileen Shiller Krieg Secretary-Treasurer PRASIFKA REUNION Over 100 years ago our ancestors emigrated from Moravia and settled near Fayetteville, Tex., and on Sunday, July 16, 1978, there will be a reunion of the descendants of the Prasifka, Kucera, Haidek, Jecmenek and Novosad families at the Catholic Amusement Hall in Fayetteville. Beginning at 10 a.m., with dinner at 1:00 p.m., and to help defray expenses for food and drinks there will be a charge of $3.00 per person or $6.00 per family. After a short program dancing will follow. All descendants of these families are welcome. If you plan to attend advise David Prasifka, 1615 Ashberry St., Austin, Tex. 78723, write or phone 1-512-452-4950. * * 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 fp:ft 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 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 Shenidr-Dusek-Schiller reunion will be held Sunday, June 25th in Elgin, at the SPJST Lodge hall on Hwy. 95. Registration begins 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 East 8th, Elgin, Texas 78621, phone (512) 285-4228.

Mrs. Ervin Becker

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MR. AND MRS. JOE DUJKA, JR. DUJKA-HARLEY VOWS RECITED St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bellmead was the setting for the marriage of Doris Marie Harley of Waco and Joe Dujka, Jr. of Ross on Saturday, May 27th. The ceremony was performed by the Reverend Walter F. Albers.

Parents of the bride are Mr. and Mrs. Nick H. Harley of Denver, Colorado.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dujka, Sr. of Ross, Texas.

Matron of honor and sister of the bride was Mrs. Edmund Seier of Sterling, Colorado.

Bridesmaids were Peggy Huss and Susan Wager, both of Denver, Colorado.

Douglas Heitmiller of Tyler served as best man, with groomsmen Marshall Dujka, cousin of the groom from Houston, and Donald Jander of Axtell.

Ushers were Pat Urbis, Steve Umberger, Danny Atwood and Jim Therrell.

A reception and dance were held in Waco. Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Sefcik of West led the Grand March.

After a honeymoon trip to South Padre Island the newlywed couple will live in Waco.

Mrs. Dujka received her bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Colorado and is employed

by First Financial Corporation. Her husband is a graduate of Baylor University with a bachelor's degree in Accounting and is employed by Main Lafrentz and Company.

The groom and his family are members of Lodge 54 West.

- SPJST — LATEST INFORMATION DRAK DAYS IN TEXAS Direct From Hradec Kralove, Czechoslovakia The Puppet Theatre DRAK will present "Sleeping Beauty" — "Sipkova Ruzenka" (adopted for English audiences)

Critics say "..."The Sleeping Beauty" is literally filled with so many gags and with so much innovating use of puppetry...it leaves you breathless..."

DALLAS PERFORMANCE FRIDAY, JUNE 23 8:00 p.m. SPJST Lodge 84 Hall, 2625 Floyd Street, off Gaston at Cantegral.

Public is invited. Tickets will be available at the door. $2.00 for adults and $1.00 for children. Refreshments also available. Come early, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., and enjoy a delicious dinner of country sausage, sauerkraut, parsley potatoes, bread, dessert and tea or coffee. $2.00 per plate for adults.

Children only $1.00. There will be chances to meet and visit with the performers before and after the performance.

TEMPLE PERFORMANCES SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JUNE 24 & 25 Azalee Marshall Cultural Activities Center, 3011 North Third Street, 7:00 p.m. Saturday, June 24; 2:00 p.m.

Sunday, June 25, 1978. Admission to either session will be $2.50 for adults and $1.50 for children. Advance tickets available at area banks and at the CAC. 817-773-9926. Meet and visit with the performers before and after the performances. Refreshments will be available.

For more information, please call DALLAS: R.L. Sadecky, 214-824-4650; Calvin C. Chervenka, 214-321-3955.

TEMPLE: Bill Stokes, 817-773-2115 or 817-778-0480; and Calvin C. Chervenka, 817-773-9961-79.

- SPJST — The following material was taken from a research paper which was read to the Temple Study Club and registered as a Bicentennial Program by the Temple Bicentennial Commission and was done by Dale Poth. These are excerpts from the article.

PUPPETRY—A BRIEF REPORT The East Czech Theatre Drak of Czechoslovakia, enroute to the 39th National Festival of Puppeteers of America at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, will pause for performances in Dallas and Temple. Drak is one of the world's foremost puppet theatres. It was the winner of awards for directing, design, and music at the Czech Professional Theatres' Competition in 1977. The fourteen marionette puppeteers will present "The Sleeping Beauty", a lyrical grotesque from behind the scene of a ballet by P. I. Tchaikovsky.

In Shakespeare's day, puppetry flourished in England. Master Pod, the

Wednesday, June 21, 1978 most famous professional puppeteer of the era, made his appearances at the county fairs. When the Puritans shut down the legitimate stage in 1642 the puppet shows were allowed to continue.

During the 18th and 19th centuries the common people loved that loveable pair of fist puppets known as Punch and Judy. Punch, possibly a descendant of Karaghioz, the famous shadow puppet of the Ottoman Empire, traveled from Italy, to France, and to England. Each country adopted him as its own and gave him a new name. His counterparts were called Hanswurst in Germany, Petroucha in Russia, Vitez Laszlo from Hungary, and Kasparek from Czechoslovakia.

Little is known of the prehistory of European puppetry. It had its roots in the eastern prototype. In Czechoslovakia, just as in other countries of Europe, it is difficult to throw light on the beginnings of this overlooked art.

The first bits of information came to light in the beginning of the 17th century. References in official entries concerning the licensing or banning of plays are occasionally found. Now and then a woodcut or engraving suggests some type of puppet. The accessible sources show that the puppets used were predominantly marionettes. However, Dr. Jan Malik suggests that there is a long story of hand puppets in the Czech lands.

In 1920, in Czechoslovakia there were over three thousand, two hundred amateur companies. Josef Skupa, the great Czech puppeteer had developed two marionette characters who were to be very special to the people of Czechoslovakia. They were a father-and son team known as Spejbl and Hurvinek. Spejbl, always dressed in full dress suit claimed a knowledge and culture he did not possess. His young son Hurvinek was constantly exposing the errors of his father. One might compare them to Mr. Punch or Popeye.

The performances of these two manipulated by Skupa and his wife helped build the Josef Skupa five-hundred seat theatre in Prague.

In 1928 the UNIMA (Union Internationale de Marionettes) was organized.

It was permanently established in Prague. It eventually included the leading puppeteers and puppet theatres in the world. Dr. Jan Malik was its first secretary. Dr. Jindrich Vesely, also a Czech, was its first president. Meanwhile in America, Paul McFarlin was soon to become the first president of Puppeteers of America.

War clouds were hanging heavy over Europe. As the Nazis invaded Czechoslovakia, the nation's puppeteers

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played an important part in the underground resistance movement.

Right under the noses of the German occupation army, they secretly organized illegal puppet performances which brought information and inspiration to the oppressed Czechs. These shows were called "Daisies", in Czech `Chudobka' - (poor people's plays).

Karel Capek the playwright composed anti-Facist prose pieces for the puppet players. Dr. Jan Malik designed figures and sets for "Daisy" shows. Skupa played a part in the intellectual resistance. Dr. Jan Malik wrote of him: The puppet theatres of Professor Skupa, made famous for the war time tours it arranged, with programs for the allegoric points of which imperceptible for the censor were received by the public with bated breath and hidden emotions.

While the German news agencies were spreading the word that Professor Skupa was touring Germany and Hungary for Adolph Hitler, he was really performing in the resistance movement in Czechoslovakia.

At the concentration camp at Ravensburg, Germany, the Czech women made a puppet theatre and puppets from only primitive resources to entertain the children and inspire their fellow prisoners. By the end of the War, more than one hundred skilled puppeteers and writers were executed by the Germans. Many of them died under torture or in the concentration camps.

FOOTNOTE Malik, Dr. Jan Puppetry in Czechoslovakia Orbis-Prague p. 33.

- SPJST — New Copyright Law Increases Music User Responsibility MANY ADDITIONAL GROUPS LIABLE UNDER NEW LEGISLATION The first new American copyright law in sixty-nine years, which took effect on January 1st, places responsibility on many groups and organizations which never before had been required to secure permission to use copyrighted music. The new legislation, Public Act 94-553, resulted after more than a dozen years of public hearings and deliberation, after which a thorough revision of the Copyright Law of 1909 was enacted.

Music is now treated on a par with other copyrights.

Public performance re-defined. - The new law defines public performance of music as any performance "at a place open to the public and at any place

where a substantial number of persons outside of a normal circle of family and its social acquaintances is gathered.," Consequently, the eminent copyright authority Alan J. Hartnick, of Seton Hall University School of Law, points out: "even performances in so-called `semi-public' places as schools, clubs, lodges, summer camps and factories are `public performances' subject to copyright control."

Formerly, many of these were not required to secure permission to use copyright music because of a "non-profit" provision in the 1909 Act. The House Committee report in support of the new Federal law advocated deletion of this provision and noted that `:the line between commercial and 'non-profit' organizations is increasingly difficult to draw. Many 'non-profit' organizations are highly subsidized," it continues, "and capable of paying royalties and the widespread public exploitation of copyrighted works by public broadcasters and other noncommercial organizations are likely to grow." The House Committee concludes this portion of its report stating that "a broad 'not for profit' exemption could not only hurt authors but could dry up their incentive to write."

America's Musical Clearing Houses.

The new Copyright Act specifically names the three American organizations that license the public performance of musical works on behalf of their copyright owners - (ASCAP) The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers), BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) and SESAC. They all serve as clearing houses, making available the music of thousands of writers with several million copyrighted musical works, with appropriate clearances and indemnification.

BM1, the youngest and largest of the American licensing bodies, is a non-profit making organization which distributes all of the fees it collects, except for operating expenses and a reasonable reserve. It is completing negotiations with the first and the largest group of music users to be affected by provisions of the new Copyright Act: American colleges and universities. Acting on behalf of more than 35,000 writers of music and 17,500 music publishers, BMI has also licensed all American radio and television networks and stations, as well as a wide variety of other music users - theme parks, restaurants, nightclubs, discos, juke-boxes, concert halls, ballrooms, hotels, skating rinks, bandstands, cruise ships, airlines, railroads, arenas, ball parks and many other places where music is performed publicly. Through

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A Service to American Users. -A music user can try to deal directly with individual copyright owners, but experience accumulated over the past half century has shown that this is a difficult and frustrating chore. To do so entails locating each individual copyright owner, not only in the United States, but around the world.

Working within the guidelines of government sanctioned practices, BMI works to assist all classes of music users, large or small. Non-discriminatory rates and schedules of payments are negotiated with individual users and with representative associations. Each BMI agreement is made on a similar basis for users in comparable situations.

Music users who must secure copyright permission under the new Federal law and who wish to learn more about their obligations as well as obtain more information about BMI, the world's largest music licensing organization, should write to: Alan Smith, Vice-President, Licensing, Broadcast Music, Inc., 40 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019.

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BULLETIN BOARD District Meetings DISTRICT FAIL MEETINGS District II fall meeting will be held Sunday, August 13th with Lodge 29, Taylor hosting the event. * * The District III fall meeting will be held Sunday, Sept. 24th, at Lodge 35, Elk. * *

YOUTH SECTION Youth Activity Calendar DISTRICT I 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.

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 District YAD — July 30, Lodge No. 88, Houston DISTRICT VI District YAD — July 16th, Lodge No. 40, Hillje 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 District VI fall meeting will be held Sunday, October 15th at the St. Joseph's Parish Hall in Inez, with Lodge From The District Youth No. 143 Inez and Lodge No. 32 Victoria Counselors as host and co-host. * * DISTRICT II YOUTH COUNSELOR The District V Fall meeting will School is out and summer is here be held Sunday, October 8th, 1978 and our activities are now at a at Lodge 142, Houston. faster pace. * * District II YAD will be held at The District VII fall meeting will Lodge 177, Academy, Sunday, July be held Sunday, Nov. 5th, with 9th; the exact time wil be publishLodge 185, New Braunfels hosting ed at a later date. Now, this is important: Deadline date for your the meeting.

YAD entry cards for crafts, talent, -- SPJST -

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.

If 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 members 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 -

Wednesday, June 21, 1978 SEYMOUR HOSTS DISTRICT IV YAD AT SENIOR CITIZEN'S RECREATION BUILDING, JUNE 11th, 1978

The reigning District IV queen wb retiring queen, L to R: Janet Krisi ilusk of Lubbock and Barbara Corriallnu of Bomarton.

DISTRICT IV ROYALTY, L to R: Duchess Kim Hood, and Queen'Janet Kristinek, both of Lodge 157 Lubbock, and King Randy Sosolik of Lodge 95 Seymour.

DISTRICT 111 YAD AT LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS, 2625 FLOYD STREET JUNE 25th, 1978 9:45 a.m. -- Youth Leaders and Assistants are to report to their duties 10:00 a.m. -- Registration 11:00 a.m. -- Completion of registration: Judging begins 11:15 to 12:30 -- Lunch break Menu: Hamburger; , chips and tea for $1.25; pastry will be available 12:30 p.m. -- Program begins; Beseda, Individual Talent, Junior/Senior Group Talent 20-minute break and preparation for Royalty Competition Royalty Contest Award Presentations TOP DISTRICT P/ YOUTH CLUB Royalty Coronation MEMBERS: L to R: Stanley Kristinek, Fraternally, [157], Teenager of the Year; and Kathy Ed Kamas Carnahan [77], Junior of the Year.

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1978 King Randy Sosoilk [leOl accepting the sceptre from 1977 Khi Chat Lawrence.

DISTRICT IV YAD RESULTS Our District IV Youth Achievement Day was held June 11th, 1978 at the Senior Citizens 's Recreation Building in Seymour.

This was one of the best YADs we have had, we had 2 queens, 2 duchesses, 2 kings, 9 entries Individual Talent, 4 group talents, and 63 items in crafts.

I want to thank each and everyone who helped in any way to make YAD a success that it was. Thanks 째Mc-TT. friends, Editor Sefcik and his wife f(v coming and, last but not least, thank you to the parents for in'inp their children to particip;u: these youth members have . to have support of you parents.

11313 T N Judges for the event were Jean Slaggle, Teonia Hostas and Mrs. Virgil Rhame for crafts; Kathy Ermis, Vivian Holman, Mary Hrnricik were talent, royalty and scrapbook judges. We had 3 scrapbooks entered for competition.

ROYALTY Queen — Janet Kristinek (157) King -- Randy Sosolik (95) Duchess — Kim Hood (157)

In Ages 6.9 and 10-12: Front row, L to R: Charles galsler, Orsak, Chris Orsak, all of Lodge 73. Back row, L to R: Jp imece Haider [73], and Brenda Sosolik [95].

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L to R: Charles Haisler [73; 6-9]; Janeece Haisier [73; [77; 13-14]. There were no entries in ages 15-17.

Runner-up Queen — Jena Haisler (73) Runner-up King — Stanley Kristinek (157) Runner-up Duchess -- Shannon Blankenship (73) INDIVIDUAL TALENT (Ages 6-9): 1st — Charles Haisler (73) 2nd — Shannon Blankenship (73) Entries: Titnmy Orsak, Greg Blankenship, Shoan Schukneckt (10-12): 1st — Janeece Haisler (73) (13-14): 1st -- Kathy Carnahan (77) 2nd — Annette Carnahan (77) Entry: Nita Sosolik (95) JUNIOR GROUP TALENT (6-12): 1st — Charles and Janeece Haisler (73) 2nd — Greg Blankenship and Timmy Orsak (73) SENIOR GROUP TALENT (Ages 13-17): 1st — Janet and Stanley Kristinek (157) 2nd — Annette and Barbara Carnahan and Nita Sosolik CRAFTS (Ages 6-9) Pictorial Arts (6-9): 1st Greg Blankenship (73) 2nd — Chris Orsak (77) 3rd — Shannon Blankenship (73) Home Arts: 1st — Chris Orsak (77) Foods: 1st — Charles Haisler (73) 2nd — Timmy Orsak (73) Other Entries: Shannon and Greg Blankenship (73) Science/Educational: 1st — Timmy Orsak (73) 2nd — Shoan Schuknecht (157) Constructed Items: 1st — Timmy Orsak (73) 2nd — Chris Orsak (77) Other Entries: Charles Haisler and Shoan Schuknecht Hobby Kits: . 1st — Charles Haisler (73) 2nd — Greg Blankenship (73) 3rd — Shannon Blankenship (73) Handicrafts: 1st — Chris Orsak (77) 2nd — Greg Blankenship (73) 3rd — Charles Haisler (73) Other Entries: Shannon Blankenship and Timmy Orsak Ages 10-12 Home Arts: 1st — Janeece Haisler (73) Foods: 1st — Brenda Sosolik (95) 2nd — Kim Hood (157) Hobby Kits: 1st — Brenda Sosolik (95)

Wednesday, June 21, 1978

Teen Craft Winners. Kneeling, L to R: Kathy Carnahan [77], Nita Sosolik [95], Annette Carnahan [77], Randy Sosolik [95], Stanley Kristinek [157], all in age group 13-14. Standing, L to R: Barbara Carnahan [77], Janet Kristinek, Joseph Macha and Jane Kveton, all from Lodge 157, and all In age group 15-17. [Spots on pictures were due to defective film—Editor.]

DEDICATED LEADERS ASSISTING IN DISTRICT W YAD. Front row, L to R: Youth Leader Patsy Sosolik [95], Youth Leader Lillie Ptacek [77], State Youth Director Dorothy Massey, Youth Leader Angeline Kristinek [157]. Back row, L to R: Youth Leader Henrietta Pavliska [73], District IV Youth Counselor Mary Haisler [73], and District IV Director Stanley Broz [160].

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2nd — Janeece Haisler (73) Handicraft: 1st — Kim Hood (157) 2nd — Brenda Sosolik (95) 3rd — Janeece Haisler (73) Ages 1344 Pictorial Arts: 1st — Annette Carnahan (77) 2nd — Kathy Carnahan (77) Home Arts: 1st — Kathy Carnahan (77) 2nd — Jena Haisler (73) 3rd — John Kveton (157) Foods: 1st — Stanley Kristinek ( 57) 2nd — Kathy Carnahan (77) 3rd — John Kveton (157) Other Entries: Annette Carnahan, Jena Haisler, Nita Sosolik Science/Educational: 1st — Annette Carnahan (77) 2nd — John Kveton (157) Constructed Items: 1st — Randy Sosolik (95) Hobby Kits: 1st — Kathy Carnahan (77) 2nd — Randy Sosolik (95) 3rd — Stanley Kristinek (157) Other Entries: John Kveton and Jena Haisler Ages 1547 Pictorial Arts: 1st — Barbara Carnahan (77) 2nd — Jane Kveton (157) Home Arts: 1st — Jane Kveton (157) 2nd — Janet Kristinek (157) 3rd — Barbara Carnahan (77) Science/Educational: 1st — Janet Kristinek (157) Constructed Items: 1st — Joseph Macha (157) Hobby Kits: 1st — Barbara Carnahan (77) 2nd — Joseph Macha (157) CONTESTS AT YAD Contest I: Lodge 73 Seymour Contest II: Randy Sosolik, Janet Kristinek, Chris Orsak, Greg Blankenship, Kim Hood DISTRICT IV MEETING CONTEST Contest I: Program Lodge 73 Contest II: Attendance Lodge 73 SWEEPSTAKE WINNERS Junior — Charles Haisler (73) Teen — Janet Kristinek (157) SCRAPBOOK 1st — Lodge 95 2nd — Lodge 73 3rd — Lodge 77 To the youth: Be sure and let me know if you cannot go to State Competition so I can let the second place winner know to go and be represented. Remember, that State Youth Achievement Day is August 20th at Temple High School, and Royalty will be Saturday, September 30th at Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall.

We will have camp with District I on July 21st through July 24th at Val Verde. Be sure and send me your entry

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V t 8 TNIK The club voted to go swimming June 20th; the swimming was held at Riverside. The youth club paid admission for this event.

YAD group talent was practiced after the meeting and they are doing fine.

We have had several practices. Karen is in charge of the group and she is doing a great job.

I'll see you at the July 12th meeting at 6:30 p.m. Please be on time; if you don't attend, you are missed.

Fraternally, Pat Tomastik Youth Leader - SPJST -

Letters From The Youth LODGE NO. 179, WARRENTON Dear Readers, The next Warrenton Lodge 179 Youth Club meeting will be held July 13th.

It was a pleasure to see everyone from District I at our YAD. Fraternally, Lynn Leonhardt (15) Secretary (6-15-78) -

SPJST -

LODGE NO. 179, WARRENTON Seymour Lodge No. 73 Captures Youth Club of the Year. Standing in back row, L to R: Jena Haisler, Youth Leader Henrietta Pavliska, Janeece Hatsler. Standing In front row: Shannon Blankenship. Kneeling, L to R: Charles Haisler, Greg Blankenship and Timmy Orsak. blanks 20 DAYS prior because I will have to send them in to District I to show how many of us are coming to camp. Let's do our part on time. If you have any questions let me hear from you.

Fraternally, Mary Haisler District IV YC - SPJST — DISTRICT VII YOUTH OUTING Our District VII outing will be held June 23rd at New Braunfels Lands Park [Camp site No. 5] from 10 a.m. until you are ready to go home.

An invitation Is extended to everyone who would like to come, just bring your picnic lunch and join the fun; the district will pay for all youth members' swimming, and I will furnish ice tea for all of you.

This is a good chance for everyone to get acquainted before camp, especially all new members. There will be a pre-camp meeting in the afternoon.

Fraternally, Maxine Pavliska DYC

From The Lodge Youth Leaders LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY The number of members was short at the meeting, it seems that some of them were on vacation or doing some other summer activity; be sure and attend the July meeting because you must attend the meetings before you can be eligible to attend a social, so please attend.

The Six Flags trip was a great success and everyone had a very nice time. The youth club wishes to thank Lodge 177 for chartering the bus. Our youth club paid for the admission at Six Flags.

Remember YAD is July 9th at Academy. Be sure and attend and support the youth, especially those who are participating. I hope to see you at District II Youth Achievement Day. Last minute reminder: Be there on time so you can register your craft or talent.

Dear Readers, Our youth club held its monthly meeting June 7th. At the meeting it was decided that we will have a swimming party at LaGrange swimming pool one evening in June. YAD was then discussed and name tags were made for camp.

The meeting was then adjourned.

Afterward we ate chili which our lodge furnished.

Fraternally, Lynn Leonhardt (15) Secretary (6-15-78) - SPJST LODGE NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE Dear Members, SPJST Lodge 4 Hallettsville Youth Club held their first meeting while I was reporter.

We decided to give some money to the American Lung Association. The YAD forms were handed out.

We elected members for the Sunshine and Birthday Committees.

Fraternally, Thomas Holy Reporter

Wednesday, June 21, 978

21 the bus at 12 and we started the long trip home. We arrived home at 6 p.m.

Everyone was tired and glad to be home; still, everyone wants to go again next year.

District VII yearly outing will be held at Landa Park in New Braunfels; this will be June 23rd. Different activities are planned for the youth, including swimming. I would like to encourage all youth club members of the district to go.

Fraternally, Frances McDonald (14) (6-15-78) Secretary - SPJST LODGE NO. 117, ROBSTOWN

Junior and Senior Group Talent Winners, L to R: Charles and Janeece Haisle [77], and Stanley and Janet Kristinek [157].

LODGE NO. 54, WEST Dear Readers, President Greg Hutyra called our June meeting to order at 7 p.m.

The pledge of allegiance and SPJST motto were led by Jackie Zahirniak.

Michelle Picha read the register and there were 16 members and 2 adults present.

Minutes were read and approved. All reports were given and accepted.

Donna Hutyra was selected as a member of the month in June.

We discussed our Six Flags trip and a definite date was not set.

We have many YAD entries for June 25th. Queen Sharon Picha and Duchess Tammie Willenborg will represent our lodge at District III Royalty on the same day of our YAD. Good luck, Sharon!

Our leaders were reimbursed for postage and scrapbook.

Camp blanks were completed and given to the leaders. We hope to see a lot of boys and girls at Val Verde from July 25th through 28th.

A bake sale will be held June 30th at West Bank and Trust.

July 5th will be our next meeting.

Greg Hutyra was our only June birthday celebrant.

Door prize winners included Greg Hutyra, Michelle Picha and Steve Hutyra.

Fraternally, Laurie Zahirniak Reporter (6-14-78) - SPJST LODGE NO. 117, ROBSTOWN Dear Readers, The Robstown Youth Club ended the year with a trip to Astroworld. The members left at 4 a.m. May 29th.

Everyone was a little sleepy, but no one slept on the bus. We arrived in Houston about 9:30 a.m. After everyone got settled in the motel, we drove to Astroworld on the bus; since everyone had been waiting for this trip, they were very anxious to get there. After arriving at Astroworld, the fun began. Everything went perfect up until about 4:30, then it started to rain. It rained off and on until 10 o'clock; just while all of us started to head toward the bus, a big down pour caught them.

The next morning each of us got on

Dear Readers, The Robstown Youth Club will have their monthly meeting June 24th at 2 p.m. at the Jackson Woods Scout Hut. We would like for all members to attend since it is the first meeting of the year.

The committees will be appointed and assigned their duties. The newlyappointed officers will be recognized at this meeting.

Saturday, June 10th the youth clubbers with their sponsors went by cars to Cinema 6 to see "Buddy Holly" and "Harper Valley PTA", both were good movies. After the movies the group went to Sugar Daddy's for an ice cream treat. Everyone had fun.

See you June 24th!

Fraternally, Edwin McDonald (12) (6-15-78) Reporter - SPJST LODGE NO. 179, WARRENTON Dear Members, We wish to thank Gene Hackemack for the set of bells he sent the lodge from Tehran, Iran. The instructions revealed that these bells are used in Iran for calling meetings to order; therefore, Dwight Nittsche rang the bells for us as President Jeannie Eckermann called the meeting of the youth to order June 8. Flag Bearer George Keys held the flag while his sister, Anna, led the pledge of allegiance.

Next Lyn Leonhardt read the secretary's minutes and Melissa Wickel gave the treasurer's report.

A report was given on Melinda Faust's shower of June 4th. We wish to thank the Brenham lodge for the invitation and an enjoyable afternoon.

We also thanked Jeannie Eckermann for baking the cake for the shower and doing such a beautiful job of decorating it.

A SCENE FROM "THE SLEEPING BEAUTY" Our swimming party was planned for ting its job. They met at Doris whenever we would schedule it at the La Eckermann's home May 16th and at Grange pool the last week in June or the Jeanette Schoenst's home on the 31st first week in July. We made and on June 12th. arrangements to use the lifeguards from Our meeting was held Friday, June the pool for two hours. It was decided 16th at the Warrenton Store. that each individual bring a sack lunch Sue Lynn Schoenst for a late picnic and the lodge will (6-12-78) Reporter furnish drinks. The telephone commit- SPJST tee will contact each member as to the date of this party.

LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON Travel arrangements were made for those planning to attend YAD at Dime Dear Readers, Box on the 17th.

Our youth club had their regular The business part of the meeting monthly meeting Friday night, June adjourned.

We wish to thank Dwight Nittsche 2nd.

Mrs. Tumis, our youth leader, led us who then entertained us with his accordion while the group joined in in the pledge to our flag.

The roll call of officers was held. All singing and some dancing. This was followed by various outdoor games. were present; only four members were Refreshments were served and a absent. We had one visitor, Lee delicious chili supper was enjoyed by Mikeska. We enjoyed having you.

Please come again. all.

Door prizes were given to Frank We had a great time at the show this past Friday, June 8th. We had a total of Pavlicek, Keith Kieschnick, and Dennis Veselka. eleven participants.

Our next meeting will be Sunday, The scrapbook committee is comple-

July 2nd, following the adult meeting.

Hope to see all of you then.

Fraternally, (6-12-78) Dennis Veselka (14) - SPJST LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Readers, Our meeting was called to order by President Delores Dobecka.

The minutes and roll call were read.

The treasurer's report was given.

We plan to go to Six Flags and to have a bake sale soon.

Sister Schuetz reminded us to finish our crafts and make plans to attend YAD in Dallas.

Bring cans, glass, paper, and labels to our next meeting.

Lillian Perez won the door prize and will bring the birthday cake for the next meeting.

See you then!

Fraternally, Darrell Uptmor (10) (6-13-78) Reporter

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Wednesday, June 21, 1978 LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Readers, President Kim Mikulas called our monthly meeting to order Friday, June 2nd.

Joyce Pechal led us in the pledge of allegiance and our club motto.

The roll was checked and there were 30 members present.

Mr. Frank Klinkovsky installed our new office members for the coming year. The elected officers are: President Kim Mikulas, Vice President Josef Morris, 2nd Vice President Rex May, Secretary Jerrie Ann Skrabanek, Treasurer Dianne Skrabanek, Assistant Treasurer Scott Sodek, Reporter Sherry Skrabanek, Sergeant-at-Arms Dennis Koliha.

Mr. Klinkovsky discussed YAD and camp with us. Everyone was reminded to be thinking about what they will enter in YAD, which will be held at Academy Lodge No. 177, July 9th. Remember members, the deadline for camp application is July 9th.

Mrs. Bryant handed out tickets to be sold for the annual picnic. We also discussed our social for this month.

We had nine visitors: SYD Dorothy Massey, Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Mikeska, Mrs. Bryant, Mrs. Mod, Carry Bryant, DYC Frank Klinkovsky, Tommy Kirby and Tedd Dodd.

The birthday celebrants for this month are: Sheila Harris, Calvin Skrabanek, our assistant youth leader, Lewis Motl, Jody Zavodny and Christi Wigginton.

Door prizes were won by Stephen Mikeska and Josef Morris.

Fraternally, Sherry Skrabanek (16) (6-12-78) Reporter - SPJST – LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY Dear Members and Friends, The meeting was called to order Thursday, June 1st at 8:35 by Pregident Stephen Parrish. He read the names of the new officers and then our new President Terri Bobalik took over.

Pledge of allegiance was recited and we observed a moment of silent tribute..

Our new Secretary Lisa Percival read the minutes. They were approved as read.

A roll call was read and we had 21 members, 2 guests and 3 adults present. The guests were Pam and Diana Cook. We were pleased to have them.

Treasurer Mary Jo Bobalik gave her report.

Old business was then discussed. We went ice skating Sunday, June 4th.

New business covered points, District II YAD and paying dues.

Our meeting adjourned at 8:55 and refreshments were served afterward.

Fraternally, Susan Meyer (6-13-78) Reporter

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge Hvezda Texasu No. 47 Seaton in behalf of the entire lodge membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our dear departed lodge brother,

election to the SL Brother Hejny served in the Marine Corps during World War II and therefore, was a member of the VFW; also, Woodmen of the World; past president of the Ennis Sokol; a member of St. John's Catholic Church of Ennis, and a member of SPJST Lodge No. 47 since September 1963 previously a member of Lodge No. 135, Ennis.

Left to mourn his passing are his wife Mrs. Stacie Trojacek Hejny; two sons, Billy Hejny of Ennis and Donald Joe Hejny of Austin; his mother, Mrs. Annie Martinek Hejny of Ennis; two brothers, Frank W. Hejny and Jerry C. Hejny of Ennis; two sisters, Mrs. Libbie Janousek and Mrs. Alice Kriska, bpth of Dallas; three grandchildren; two daughters-in-law and a host of friends of the SPJST over the entire State of Texas.

Funeral services were held at the J.E. Keever Mortuary Home Chapel in Ennis on May 25th at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Lawrence Haberman officiating and Brother Sid Pokladnik delivered the eulogy in behalf of the Supreme Lodge.

Brother Pokladnik described Brother Hejny as "Loyal and Dedicated" to the SPJST and a dear friend to all.

Interment followed in St. Joseph's Cemetery as his final resting place.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace and his memory live among us forever. He shall be missed by the family and multitude of friends.

Resolution Committee: Lillian Kosarek Adeline Kohutek Dorothy Pechal 810.1111T —

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee

JOE B. HEJNY 65, of 113 W. Victory, Temple and SPJST Supreme Lodge Vice President, passed away May 24, 1978 at King's Daughters Hospital in Temple after an extended illness.

Brother Hejny or better known as "Joe B." to everyone, had been a state field representative for the SPJST until elected SL Vice President in 1956 Convention and served in that capacity from January 1, 1957 until his death. A son of Frank and Annie Hejny, he was born on September 21, 1912 in Ennis and attended Telico School. He was engaged in farming and managing a cotton gin in the Ennis area, before

of Lodge Pokrok Dallas No. 84, in behalf of the entire membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed sister, BARBARA KURC who passed away May 28, 1978 in Houston at the M.D. Anderson Hospital. She lived at 1529 El Campo in Dallas, Texas. She was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 84.

Survivors include mother, Olga Kure, Grand Saline, Texas; sister, Mrs. Jodie Bawcom and grandmother, Mrs. Roy Bucek, Sr. of Schulenberg, Texas.

Services were held May 30th at Restland Abbey, with Rev. R. L. Box, officiating. Interment was at Restland Memorial Park in Dallas, Texas.

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

Resolution Committee Evelyn Salac Lillie Jarma R. L. Sadecky

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TAIL VSEL1COS Pige Aneika Houdkovii Pani Prances Kudrnova, ka p. Joe Rudrny z Ennis, byla operovana ye zdejigi nemocnici minuly tYcten. Operate byla, vaina ale dobre se zdafila a snad pokraauje dobte. Pliejeme pi Kuiclmove aby brzy okkala a zase se brzy navratila damn ke sve rodine. Kudrnovi jsou Clenove u kadu 25 mnoho let.

Si. Lillian Zemankova, dcera p.

Viktora Zemanka a jeho mantelky z Blessing se vdavala v sabotu odpoledne v kostele v Bay City, za p. Dennis Chastain z Houstonu.

Si. Zernankova jest vnueltou moji pkitelkyne pi. Chr..stine Zemanko vA z Blessing a deti toto kteki tet bydli zde v Dallas odjeli na svatbu aby videli svou netet pki jejich oddavkach. Piejeme novo-mangeiiim mnoho Stesti a v ge dobre do dalgich let. Zemankovi jsou vgichni u SPJST spolku.

V Eagle Pass, Texas tije kmen indianskY jmenem Kickapoo pod mezinarodnim =stem ktery vede k mostu Piedras Negras, Mexico.

Ale jak tijou nuzne a pH tom bojuji o tivot a dastojnost sveho kmene, je iopravdu smutne. Indi= ani (piwodni majetnici cele Ameriky) jsou nyni na torn gpatne nebot' bilY Cloy& jim vge vial a stale tiadil je k zapadu at museli najit ittulek v Mexiku, kde jsou vzdy pies zimu a na, jake ptijedou zase do Eagle Pass aby vydkali at farje najmou ku sberu iirody v Americe. Texas je site uznal jako pravoplatni obYvatele teto zeme ale federalni vlada, jako vtdy, odklada a officielne neuzaikva je jak Ameridany. Tak dlouho jim vae slibuje a vtdy zru gi co Vgechny smlouvy co kdy podepsali tak nakonec nikam nevedali a dosud nevedou. Tento Kickapoo kmen cile pod mostem v takovtich bou-

21. eervna 1978 dach z lepenkovYch krabicich, kusy dteva, a vetve stromu. Neni dveki, dratenYch oken, neni vody a veil se vete nou venku, take o hinyz neni nouze. Nedavno snad cigareta hozena z mostu lidmi jedouci do Piedras Negras, Mexiko vzriala krabicove bvoudy a vte jim shokelo (celkem 8 Rch) a mnozi byli (mine okbradeni o gatstvo, ptikrYvky a take i zasoby jidla v plechovek. Jindy kdysi jim many pozemky v nekolika statech a dues nemaji nic. Eagle Pass jest 140 mil na zapad od San Antonio mezi Del Rio a Laredo.

Nyni jistY p. Brown se aby tento kmela byl opravnen no, vladni pomoc. Oni se totit dotaduji o kus pozemka (75 akirf) kde by gi postavili dornky nekde na zapadni strane mesta, kde by tet mohli vyribet v male tovarne hrneitske zboti na prodej turistilm a takto se tivit, a nekde bilk dostati dalgi zamestnad a nemuseli latt spolehnuti na tadneho. A jiste neni tadnY jint ktert by to za,slouti vice aby nage vlada se o ne lepe postarala net ti potomci prvnich osadniku na gi zerne.

Doufejme, to konedne dojde k tomu, aby spravedlnost zvitezila.

Mnozi z myth pkatel me vzdy tadaji, abych neco napsala o Indianeth, to je to zajima. V Ennis pi. Antonia Novakova valy me elanky vystkihuje a zasile, do Tabora v techach svemu bratru, ktert si je uschovava. Doutem tedy, to bude to za motern zajimat nag lid eeskY. Muslin sant nagim krajantm, to dne 23. dervna bude na sini u tadu 84 zde se ukazovat loutkove divadlo (Puppet Show). Toto loutkove divadlo jest jedno z nervetgich loutkovYch divadel eskosilovenska. Jmenuje se "Drak" a pochazi z ITYchodadeskeho mestaHradec Kralove. Hradeeti loutkati ptedvedou krasn,ou pohadku "Alpkova Rtlienka", ktera bude dopravazena klasickon baletini hudbou

ruskeho skladatele Cejkovskeho.

Bude to velmi pal-1Y a zabavny kua pro katdeho.

Cegti loutkaki v 18. a 19. stoleti pomahali otivit desky jazyk a takto pomahali klast zo,klady 'Ceskemu divadlu. Kodujici loutkak Matej Kopeckt Zjici od roku 1775 at do roku 1847 byl proslulY svSm pusobenim na deskYch vesnicich a pozdeji i jeho potomci. Na zadatku 20. stoleti byli i j,ini loutkah jako profesor Skupa, kterY vytvotil zne, meth째 otce 8pejbla a jeho syna Hur vinka a byli znarni po celem snad svete. V roce 1945 bylo v eeskoslovensku vice jak 1400 amatersktch divadle. Dines se take ukazuji loutky na osl. Tak nezapomeiite se pkijit podivat co krajane ze stare vlasti dokatou, a budete jiste snit radost z pfestaveni. Divadlo zaelna v 8 hodin veder 23 derv., pak 24. derv. a 25. derv. bude pkedstaveni v Azalea Marshal Cultural Activities Center v Temple dvakrat. A pak v ptigtim budou tot v meste Lubbock, Texas, kde krajane z e' ach budou representovat Ceske loutkatstvi na mazinarodnim setkani loutkatii v Americe.

1V1inulY tYden me volala krajanka me neznama ze stare vlasti, kte ra je zde nav gtevou u svYch synti a sestry (provdane za jinonarodovce). .Tmenuje se pry pi. Hudeekova, a pochazi z Nymburku. Projevila zajem o mou sbirku panenek a pFjmula me pozvaini aby pfigla me na,vgtivit. Tedy doufam, ae net odjede zpot do sve vlasti, pkijde abychom mohly vespolek se pobavit a poznat se. ?,de v Dallas jest tolik nag ich deskYch lidi o kterich nemame an tu geni, a je to Akoda, to neptijdou mezi krajany, to ano?

Pan Tullis, mantel pi. Marie Litpani se nachazi v nemocm - ci v "ak Cliff nebot' ma, tak zvank "blood clot" v noze a jelikot pacientka jest jit 87 let staid, tak jest obava,

Ve sttedu 21, eeryna 1978 jak to s ni dopadne. Kdy2, ja a pi.

Sillova jsme byli pied Vanoci ji navAtivit tak byla v dosti dobrem stavu a chutnalo ji v gechno jidlo a byla veseld. olovek nikdy nevi, co na tnej eeka. Pfejeme ji brzke usdraveni a vr'ee dobre.

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Mile sestry a bratti, Nag e velice dobra veeeke, ktera, byla potaciana 2. derma v patek weer pro 5 elena clubu mladeie, kteti graduovali ze stfednich Okol se pekne yydatila. Jidla bylo mnoho a velice dobre. Sestry ptinesly rozliene salaty, a take sladke peelvo, mockrat Vam v gem dekujem! maso se postaral tad. Meli jsme velice dobre 'barbecue,' diky!

Pak piedseda Alfred Klusadek zahajil schazi, nav gteya byla peknd. Poy stanim jsme vzdali east nag irn vlapkam. Nosiei viajek byli bratr Josef Morris a sestra Dian Skrabanek. Zastali jsme stat a tichou.modlitbu jsme uctili painatku dvou 'den), a site bratra Joe B. HejnY misto pied. Hlavni ftfado y -nySPJTasetryAnFeik.

PorttstalYm rodinam vyslovujeme nagi nejuptimnej gi soustrast, a zesnulYm necht' je zeme Potom ses. Evyon Kureeka, vedouci mladeZe ptedsedala schfizi a pfedstarla ses. Dorothy Massey Ltatni vedouci mlade2e, ktera me la peknY proslov k v gem pitEtomnYm ale zylagte ke graduantam.

Jrnena graduanta jsou jak sleduje: sestry Donna Kohutek, Janice Mesecke, Katharine Morris a Marcie Skrabanek a bratr Steve Sodek, Sestra Donna Kohutek a Janice Mesecke nebyly ptitomne.

Po proslove sestry Dorothy Massey se pokraeovalo se schtizi. V gichni fifednici byli pfitomni. Navgte vu jsme meli: Dorothy Massey, statni vedouci mladeZe, Ann Balusek, Joe Krahulik, pan a pani Mitchan a Dr. Clinton Machaan od Texas A and M university.

Navgteva nas te gila, ptichodle za se.

Nemocne Many jsme melt: sestra Mary Kohutek a bratti Rex May a Ernest Junek. Pfejeme Vam vg em abyste se brzy uzdravili.

Tajemnici Dolores Skrabanek pfeeetla z minule schaze zapisky, ktere byly ptijate jak nano. Korespondence byla clekov'ne karty od

25 roci'm zesnulYch Menu Joe B. Hejny a Anna P'Seneik i peneOni darky do pametniho fondu za yyge jmenovaine zesnule Many.

Nave dleny jsme pijali: James Elwood Smith, Joe Paul Klinkoy -skY,PegyDarlnAsto,Paul Diane Alston, Dana Lynn Jekk, Diane Lee Kohutek a l3:11y Joe Broadway. Vitame vas v gechny k nam a doufame, 2e budete nov gtevovat schaze i zabavy. Sestra Rosalee Bland ptestoupila od tadu 47 k tadu 137.

Zprayy vgech Ofedniku i vYborft byly podane.

Dr. Clinton Machaan teditel Texas Czechs Symposium z Texas A and M uni versity mel zajfmayY proslov. Planuje se Symposium v Temple nekcly v mesici fijnu.

Vgak vice o tomto pozdeji.

ITYbor pro tento *eel jest jak nasleduje: sestry Emily Stuteville, Lillian Kogarek, Mary Vagieek a brat' i Leon Sodek a Leon ZavodnY. Zpravu pro dozorei yYbor podala sestra Lillian Kosarek.

Nag "75th Diamond Jubilee Homecoming Piknik" se bude pofaclat 23. eervence od 12 hod' n v poledne do 10 hod. veer. Barbecue talitky budu na jidelnim listku, rozliene zaba.vni hry odpoledne a veeer bude vyhravat k taneeni have, oblibena Vraklova kapela.

Vgeci jste active zvani k nam do Star Hallu 23. dervence.

Vedouci vladge ses. Evyon Kure& ka podala jeji zpravu. Meli 30 eleptitomno a 9 navgtevnika.

Nage pfigti schfize se bude DOi'adat 7. eervence v 8 hod. yeeer.

Sestry a bratti nechte se videt v hojnem poetu neb :fad path narn vgem ne jenom nekterYm. hlaste se u vYborti k yYpomoci na nag piknik.

Dvetni cenu dostali sestra Lucy Scott a bratr Leon ZavodnY. Na shledanou v pfi gti schfizi 7. eervence v patek veer.

Se sesterskYm pozdravem Annie Jakubec, dopisovatelka - SPJST AAD t. 54 WEST, TEXAS

Vakni bratti a sestry.

Praiv'delna dtvrtletni schOze nageho tadu Jaromir C. 54 Slovanske podporujci jednoty state Texas se konala v nedeli dne 4. eervna 1978 o tteti hodine odpoledni za pomerne dobre ffeasti elenstya.

President nageho tadu br. Zahirniak zahajil schtz: a elenst yo povstalo k ucteni na gi Ylajky a pied neslo pfisahu americke vlajce. Pak jsme uctili po ystanim odchod bratra Alberta Marka a sestry Rosie .6oekove a zaro yeri pamatku na nageho mistopresidenta bratra Hejneho, kterY nahle neda yno sko nal.

Zap's z minule schtze byl &ten 'br. tajemnikem Frankem 6otkem a schvalen tak, jak byl &ten. Pak br. 6oeek ptedet1 podekovani rodiny zesnuleho bratra Hejneho za projev soustrasti od na geho hada.

Finaneni zprava byla ptednesena finanenim tajemnikem bratrem Wrightem a obnosy v !Dance jsou usp,,iajive a v ge3aay iw uilr issa zaplaceny. Dale br. Wright amain.' dalgi zprasu tYkajici se fina,nd niho stavu nageho radu.

Trent elenitm bylo zru geno elanstvi a schvalerri novi. oleno ye: D. R. HutYra, B. B •ezina, P. Mazanec, Sneiha Parmova a Johnny Mynat, Jr., Dale byli prijati novi el:move pkeyodem J. R. Mazanec, Joe Mazanec, Jerry a Melanie Ann Mazancovi, J. M. Vrba, Caren McQuitty, H. L. Hykel a tito novt dlenoye byl_ prijati jednahlasne.

Dva elenove poladali o ptevod do jineho Bylo oznameno, 2e br. Ben Koudelka je nemocen a rovne2 bude zaslan ptatelsky pozdrav s p!:anim uzdraveni bratru Nesudovi a bratru Zapaladovi. $Y1 pieeten dopis od fadu 189 s Pozyanim na slavnostni ote yteni jejich nove postavene budovy tadu.

Vedouci mladae ses. Mona Zahirniakova ptednesla jeji znravu o dinnosti. Uvedla, 2e pravidelne schtize klubu rnladde se konaji jako obyeejne a budou potadat za jezd do zabaynaho parka Six Flags a pilne se ptipravuji do soutele mladeZe ye 3. okrsku, kde ante ji °Petrie date obstat. Soute2 a vYber kraloyny krasy a viteZtt v umelecke tvok' yosti bude ve stejnY den aby se ugettilo na benzinu.

Br. president pak upozornil, 'te I'Llchyne byla vybavena no vSrmi umyvadly, ktere zhotovil 61en naAeho radu Jay Pavifeek, Jr. a liZAvatele a Wa yne" a'vatelky no vela) zatizeni si teno pkida yek do nagi kuchyne velice poichvaluji.

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Bylo oznameno, .2e br. John 8ulak daroval 50 dolarti na vybaveni kucbyne a kuchyriskY vYbor pilne pokraduje v zakizovani nag i kadove kuchyne tak ,aby vyhovovala poZadavkilin distoty.

Byla oznamena smutna zprava, tchyne nag eho mistopresidenta R. VoMika pani Marie Hubikove pied nedavnem zemiela. Vyjadinjeme pozUstalkm upkimnou soustrast.

Pak dlenstvo projednalo nove za letitost. President Zahirniak pozornil na nove okapy a pkistke g -kynadevhironelzami, bude tteba oUnovit pojig teni fadove sine a provest drobne opravy kolem sine.

Eestra 8efeikova oznamila, okrskova, schtze se bude konat 24. zati 1978 u kadu C. 35 Elk s oznamenim, le bude dobra, vedeike po schuzi.

Pres. Zahirniak oznamil, le on, bratti Dujka a Wright se zifteastnill Akoleni v Enn;su a hodne se naudDcerka nag eno dlena br. J. Pavlidka byla v nemocnici, ale je nyni zdrava.

Na zaver chci pkipomenout, dalgi schuze nag eho kadu bude konana na druh,ou nedeli v zati a cenu vyhrala sestra Bonnie Paviasoya.

S bratrskkm pozdravem Jan Vaculik SPJST — BRYAN, TEXAS

CtenY bratke redaktore a mils dteVeers. jsem 'Ceti povidku jednoho nageho deskeho spisovatele o druhe nati svetove valce. To mod na jiste pkipady pkipomnelo, tak o torn napi gi abych pomohl tou nasi deskou Cast' v na gem VIstniku udrlet. Jak jsem psal, mane., y e sjezdu bude ukondena!

Jak stargi nag i etenaki pamatuji jak Nemecko zadalo druhou svetavou valku Hitler hlasil mel. sen Pan Bilh jest prvni a on druhY a nam Cechum hlasil nage oeska vlast bude smetena ze svetove mapy; ti Beneti jich nechteli nikdy poslouchat! Nemecko vyhravalo a zabralo nekoIlk mentich zemi; mnozi zdejti Nemici men velkou radost ale jak i nag e vlast vypovedela Nemeeku valku a zadali Mince tladit nazpet do Neinecka, Nemci zadali bkt, smutni.

Stalo se v roku 1943 te pet na- ti a koneene milk Pan Ruh na:se tich vojakfi pkijelo domes na dovo modlitby vyslytel a jemu se zciravi lenou a mezT nim byl nas syn Ja- pomalu leptilo; ranen byl 8. ledna roslay. etyki tito hog i byly 6a1 a v roku 1945 a piljel domfi na Ateieden Ameridan ale za mantelku drk den veder 1945 a mezi tim mel oegku. etyki t to ho gi v sobotu jsme obdrieli tou hroznou zpraodpoledne jeli do Bryan a tarn se vu od valedneho odboru nit spolu radi shledali; gli do hospody mladti syn Frank natel svilj hrob kterou men dva bratkl Italove. s jinkm" vojink v Japonsku v hlu10372 pkistoupili k pultu, stall tam binach mote. dtyki Nemci a mluvil o valce a byli Jeden vojin nine po Wilke poviveseli Nemecko pekne wS7brava. dal- ze jak Hitler call te se must Jeden ten Nemec gtal vedle toho vzdat kdesi kounl ma,gazin a vojina Ameridana a kekl jestli si v nem ze byl obrazek jak Hitler president Roosevelt mysli nabi- sedi ye sve kancelafi a spina smut jem Nemecku je blazen. Ten vo- ne ruce a flick "Ouch, ouch." Hijin se ozval a kekl Nemo!: ze pied tler co sliboval jinkm narodfim nim nebude 2adnY nageho presi- pfitlo na neho a jeho narodu! denta pomlouvat a pest' ho pane Pozdrav na celou nas! Jednotu a pohladil. Nemec byl by spadi ale na nate Pratele. druhY Nemec ho zachytil. Jeden Zase ten vas stark ten Ital honem mezi ne skoel a Frank Vytopil - SPJST -rozehnal je a Felkl le and ve sve CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS pivnici s nepfeji iadnou bitku a druhY Ital hned zavolal porcistu. Z minulosti do pfitomnosti — piitomnosti do budoucnosti Kdy'l policista do pivnice ve gel voKubik z nas ma zajiste v pamejin sel k nemu, pPiedstavl se jemu, ti aspon niektere uddlosti z jeho a fekl co se stalo a kekl: "Jestli divota. Na nektere ze zalibou rad bude muset zaplatit pokutu rad ji zaplatim, ale lituji, jsem tomu vzpomina. Do 'WM° vzpominek Nemci nemohl dat vic!" Vojfn po- east° s proti flak viiIi se vloudi kutu neplatil a pak policista rnlu- vzpominka neptijemna Takovato vzpominka je va,,:nvani do prawn.vil i a temi Nemci a tomu co to fekl povidai: "Ja bych ti radii jet nosti I budoucnosti.

Prodlouienim livota nal4v,ame domu; jestli ty yojcny nazlobig vice zkugenosti, vice vedomosti. maina s tebou vyrazi peklo."

Jestli nam nage pamet dobke Tento Nemec prodaval "Watpak jsme ye vkhode. Jestli ne, kins" leky a tak dale a jezdil na tak jsme uvedeni v nef stotu. rend blile Benchley a Wheelock a Nag mozek je nevyzpytatelrni. Ve na techto renCich byli dernogi; mnoha ptipadoch si udrinje to, co farmakill s polovice a at' byla A- zachytil v letech, kdy zadal teroda lepgi nebo slabgi vi'dy zUsta- pry chapat *cr7znam co se delo okoli rendakovi dlulni. Tento Nemec lo nej. Jinak je to s tim mozkem jim prodaval jeho lay a tak dale v nat'em pokrodilem veku. Ten moa pokud Nemecko vyhravalo fikal zek motna ma take unavene pfijidernochilm, Nemdzko vyhraje maci nervy a neb jich nema dost, valku a te jim bude lepti jak u aby vte zaznamenal. Da se dekatech americkych reneakt a chuda..- vat, ze kdy' telo slabne tak i ten el dernok se mates tetili a kupova- mozek slalone. li od neho co nejvice mohli. JedTak jsme minulost, pfitomnost, nou tento Nemec pkijel k manie- svetskeho deni byla, ovladana lidhim Stanislav Wolf. Nemec myslel, skkmi mozky, tak napodobne jest kdy' maji nemecke jmeno tomu v budoucnosti. Podnikavk jsou Nemo', tak jim kekl, tie Nemec- elovek (to zahrnuje oboje pehlako vyhraje valku. Pkitele Wolfa to vteho veku ma-li lokti velice nazlobilo a fekl Nemel: ve svem povolani muss pie"Heck no, U. S. gone win the war." myket, planovat do pedu.

Nemec odjel a vice k nim nejel.

Nage vladnf zfizen', ktere se Jak jsem psal, jak zahnali sklado, z velkeTho poetu fikadoven 'Nemee dale do Nemeeka u feky neni vyjimkou. To co nyni proRhine byla velka bitva a na g syn delaverne a budem prodelavat je Jaroslav byl Nice rinen. Sedm vteebno vyplanovane do p!'edu, i mesilefi zapasil med iivotem a star- to ikodliva Wilma. My staff pen-

Ve stkedu 21. eerVna 1978 site co tijem z t gettenYch 'Wee yydelanYch penez to nejvice pocit'ujem. To co mnohYm dela dobte jlnYin to gkodi.

Tak napiiklad ize pozorovat denni pohyb obzorovYch teles do kterYch tadime nage sluneeko, m'esi6e za doprovodu hvezdieek, nikdy nestavkuji, nikdy nemine vYkanat svoji pravidelnou ureenou drab :a vesmirem.

Dobre zestavenY hodinovY stroj nas nikdy neklame. My vynalezavi tvfirenve, by jsme radi ovladali i toto pole pusobnosti, v tom volnem podnikani, kdyby to bylo mot ne. Jsem opravdu tomu rad, kde k tomu dosud nedoglo a nikdy nedojde, aby lidskY tvor mend zakony prirody. Dosti gkody bylo zpusobeno tern! neseetnYmi vynalezy, ktere mely ne'el pro dobro tete zemekoule a jejiho obyvatelstva, a pak zmeneny nesvedomitYmi podnikately pro valeene ileely a pro vYkorist'ovanl eloveka elovekem.

Mnozi by si pfali mit celYch 24 hodin svetelnYch, jini zase tmave.

Podobne s dennim poeasim, neb etyr roenim obdobi, aby vyhovovalo nynefaim nespokojentilm. 1Vfiti neomezene prava majetkove, •,16.d nout lihovolne ye svem okoli.

Jsou jednotlivci, skupiny co nejsou spokojeni s tim co nam priroda poskytuje, proto vymygli novoty ku dalgimu rozporu. Lidstvo je rozdeleno na tak mnohe skupiny, aby se Milo mezi sehou, trek). bylo nespokojene s Um co se kolem rich deje. To jest take j'sta dffletita vymyglena podnikavost ze ktere je zname pofekadlo: "Rozdel a panuj !" Mame dosti na tom, kdyt nas postihne nfirodnT pohroma, ktera se nomi neda ridit. Smile roky, moe dative roky zaplav*, vetrne boufe, krupobiti, k tomu se pridruti gkodlivy hmyz. Na bavlnu pilousi, housenky listove a bolcove, na kornu a majz v suchem roenim obdobi gtenice. V zelinove a ovocne zahrade hmyz vgeho druhu.

Kdyt jsem se venorval zemeclelsty; ve stfednim Texasu, tak jsem byl take jeden z tech postitenYth podnikatelh co prodelaval i tyto gkodlive roky, od roku 1907 do 1940 pfl Buckholts, Texas. K tomuto vge mu katdY rolnik byl odkazan na nesnravedlive ceny za sve vypestene vYrobky. Sta,valo se Caste kdyt cena byla vy§§1, tak troda byla

27 xnala, a obracene, kdyt &oda yyg -Sizasecn izka.

Soukrome podnikani a zloeinnost Kdyt jsem bydlel se svoji rodinou na fume pet mIl jihozapaane od Buckholts. my jsme nikdy nezamYkali dvere do domu a jinych hospodarskYch budo y. V dome nebylo pozorovat kradet ye stodole take ne jen v kurniku se nam tratily slepice. V ddirni kde v:sely zauzene eerstve klobase a gpek (slanina), jsme 'jednou naSli listek na nem napsane: — az po druhe v nedeli odjedete prye z domu, tak zamknete ndirnu. Listek varovani nepodepsan vzali si na okogtoliani.

Jednou odpoledne jsme se vratili z mesta Buckholts domu, a prekvapAi 13 leteho Skolniho chlapce na na gem dvoke, kterY si v nadope nosil gasolin do kary. My meli beeku s gasolinem v budove, ktera sloutla nagemu vozidlu Dodge a traktoru Ford. Byl to znamy chlapec ale Indio hlidan syYmi rodiei. Za krateas se ne gt'astim nahodou zabil v torn jeho Ford voz"dle.

Corpus Christi v piekladu do nagi mluvy je: "Boil Telo" Toto pojmenovani bylo &then° ku ucteni pamatky, kdy2 bylo objeveno na datum "Den Botiho Tela."

Toto mesto presto ze nese takoye fictyhodne jrneno se nelik od jinYch mest v Texasu. Od roku 1940 poeet obyvatelstva se zmnohonasobil a ponejvice pribylo Mexikanti, kteti zde na gli "Raj".

V roku 1940 nebyli zastoupeni v idadech politickYch a nyni jsou zvoleni do vgech. Okres ma ponejpr y Mexikana gerifem. Mesto Mexikana majorem. Vybor Skol. dozor !cti ma mexikany. Poeet pravnikt, kazateln, lekara, obchodnikft vgeho druhu z vet g en. Maji zastoupeni ye vSech oborech vladnouciho systemu. Zaeinaji byti si sobestaoni. Co kazi dobrou povest tomu jrnenu Corpus Christi je zvetgovane zloeinstvi vgeho druhu.

Neni radno jiti neb jeti samoten na zvlagte v noci.

Nedavino jeden takovY zloeinec a gilenec ve gel do Kathedraly, kde nadelal odhadovane Akody za padesat ticic doiarn. Mladi vandalove pilsobi ye gkolach tisicove gkody nejen vykradanim, ale i nieenim a zhalstvim.

Soukrome domy obydlenY i neo-

bydleny a jej:ch majitele, jsou vYstaveni vg em temto nebezpeenYm zloradam.

V techto mnoha ptipadech ani zamky nepomahaji. Rozbijou se dveie nebo okna. NejhUte jsou na tom noeni ote yrene obchody. Zdalo by se kde hanky a podobne 11nandni nstavy, chraneni hlidkou a vYstratnYm zarizenim jsou bezpek ne, ale neni tomu tak.

Dle mojeho pozorovani mnoho to zloeinnosti by ubylo, kdyt by se poskytlo vice zarnestnani pro ten zahalejici Kdyi nad tim Caste kroutim hlavou, eeho se mohu jeg te doekat v torn volnem soukromem podnikani tak si pomyslim proe toho zleho musi bYti vice, net toho dobreho! Kdo to ma v mod.?

Biliony se utraci na valeene néely, ale jen mliony &eine zaniestnat lid, kterY by se pottebnou praci poctive Spoleene vzdelavaci vztahy mezi krajanskYmi spolky, mohou vest' ku povznegeni nagi narodnosti, vgech zde tijicich obyvatehl. NAlodni ptislu gn,ost a jeji uvedomeni jest nam potrebna! Byl to pro nas osvetujici vedirek, ye kterein jsme se privitali se mnoha pately a navazall nove pratelstvi s mantely pana a pani Josefa Tymrak z Jourdanton, Texas. Jsou ny SPJST. Prijeli aby byli pritom ni tomuto okazalemu programu.

Dobre se vytantili.

Schtize tadu eislo 79 SPJST se konala v nedeli 11. dervna ye 2:10 Ptedseda br. Frank C. Sackk zahajil schazi, ktera byla skonZena povyrizeni vS'ech spolkavYch zale2itosti ve 3 hodiny. Klub znladeie pod vedenim br. Jerry Elznera konal svoji schuzi ve vedlejM mistnosti.

Ve 3:30 starosta Sokola br. Gene Lehnert, zahajil schtizi ye ktere bylo pokrakovani toho co bylo pro jednavane ve schuzi kadove, jeni spadalo do zalaitosti o stavbe noye budovy. trednici a vYbory poda li sve zpravy, ktere byly jednomysine prijatY. Nebudu se dnes o tom rozepisovat, neb jak jsem tomu dopisu vYrozumel, \co pfedseda Hlavni Madovny br. Nick A. Morris, zaslal na S'emu fadovemu tajemnikovi br.

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SPJST CALENDAR

Lodge No. 40, Hillje Saturday, June 24 — Dulwich Fox SPJST —

Lodge No. 47, Seaton 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 Friday, June 23 — Social, 8 p.m. p.m. Guests welcome; no adm.

Sunday, June 25 — Shronk-GeltSaturday, July 1 -- Joe Patek of Shiner meria reunion Friday, July 7 — Lodge and youth club Friday, June 30 — Social, 8 p.m. meetings, 8 p.m.

Friday, July '7 — Lodge meeting.

Saturday, July 8 -- Harold Strand of SPJST — Waco Lodge No. 13, Dime Box Monday, July 10 — Final rehearsal of Seaton Choral Group for Saturday, June 24 — Nu-Notes SPJST CAC presentation on July 16; at CAC on N. 3rd, 8 p.m.

Lodge No. 18, Elgin Saturday, July 15 -- Blue Vest Boys of Wednesday, June 21 — Lodge Caldwell meeting, 8 p.m.

Saturday, July 22 -- No Dance Before Saturday, June 24 — Little FisherPicnic men Sunday, July 23 -- Lodge Annual Picnic; SPJST — music by Vrazels Lodge No. 24, Cyclone (Flag Kali) Saturday, July 29 -- Gilbert Kautz Sunday, June 25 — HoelscherOrchestra (Ballroom) Sykora wedding dance; music (Dress Policy: Ladies ® dresses only: Men — Dress p ants only.

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Lodge No. 48, Beyersville

Lodge No. 25, Ennis Sunday, July 2 — Lodge meeting, 3 Saturday, June 24 — The Country p.m. and sandwiches will be served Noblemen after the meeting Saturday, July 22 — The Country — SPJST — Boys Lode No. 54, West Saturday, July 29 — Flashbacks — SPJST — Saturday, June 24 — Lawrence Hlavatys' 25th anniversary Lodge No. 29, Taylor Sunday, June 25 — Nors reunion Saturday, June 24 — The Red — SPJST — Ravens Lodge No. 63, Sweet Home Saturday, July 1 — Vrazels, Sunday, June 25 — Lodge meeting, Saturday, July 8 — Debonaires 1:30 p.m. at Slovacek's Ballroom Sunday, July 16 — Battle Dance — —stew supper following meeting Fritz Hodde vs. Joe Patek, 4-10 SPJST — — SPJST — Lodge No. 35, Elk Lodge No. 66, Waco (Linden Hall) Saturday, June 24 — Country Combinations Saturday, July 1 -- Jerry and The Saturday, June 24 — Wedding; Jodie Mikula Melody Five Saturday, July 1 — Tommie Vanek Saturday, July 8 — Country Medallion Saturday, July 15 — Blacky and Sunday, July 9 — Musical Jamboree The Country Gentlemen Vrazel Polka Band Saturday, July 22 — Country ComJerry Haisler & Melody Five binations The Blue Vest Boys — SPJST Starlites Lodge No. 38, Rover Saturday, July 15 — Gilbert Kautz Sunday, Aug. 6 — Lodge annual Saturday, July 22 — Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five fund-raisinz runner

Saturday, July 29 — Edwin Gaas and The 'rep Five EVERY SUNDAY — GAME NIGHT SPJST —

Lodge No. 74, Lovelady Saturday, June 24 — Music Masters Sunday, July 2 — Lodge 74's 5th Annual Celebration and a 4th of July big celebration with barbecued beef, sausage and all the trimmings plus pastries; dance, at night.

(GAME NIGHT EVERY TUESDAY, 7:30 P.m)

(All of our regular Saturday night dances are from 9 p . m to 1 km. The lodge phone number is 544-8200, — SPJST

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

Lodge No. 80, Holland Saturday, June 24 4-- The Moods SPJST

Lodge No. 84, NDpllas 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 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. 92, Fort Worth

Sunday, July 9 — Regular monthly meeting, 2 p.m.

Thursday, July 13 — Ladies' Circle with Ladies' Czech Circle of Dallas as 'guests.

Saturday, Aug. 5 — Lodge Dance with music by Polka Patriots of Dallas Saturday, Aug. 19 — Special Dance with music by Don Peachey Orch. of Burnet, Wisc.

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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 suits, shirts inside trousers; no blue leans,)

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Wednesday, June 21, 1978 Lodge No. 133, San Antonio

Sunday, June 25 — Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. at San Antonio Highland Park Lions Club, 1505 S. Gevers St. Lodge No. 135, Ennis GAME NIGHT each Friday, 7:30 p,m, SPJST —

Lodge No. 142, Houston Sunday, July 2 -- Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

Lunch and refreshments following — Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth Saturday, July 1 — Kirk's Dance Band of Mankato, Minn.

Sunday, July 9 -- Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m.

Saturday, July 29 -- Parking Lot Benefit Dance; music by B.D. Griffin (C/W) Sunday, Aug. 13 -- Lodge meeting, 3 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 26 -- Jerry Max Lane (C/W) Dance SPJST –

GAME NIGHT each Friday, 7:30 p,m, — SPJST ----

Lodge No. 172, Pasadena 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 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 Heisler 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 —

Lodge No. 178, Longview-Kilgore

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

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Lodge No. 179, Warrenton Thursday, July 13 -- Lodge meeting at Guest Room in Warrenton Store, 8 p.m.

---SPJST--Lodge No. 180, Burleson Saturday, July 1 — Jodie J. Dubec and the Silverstones from Thrall, Tx. Saturday, July 8 — The Light Crust Doughboys from Ft. Worth.

Saturday, July 15 — Hub City Five from Waco Saturday, July 22 — Rollin' With The Flow from Ft. Worth Saturday, July 29 — Texas Czech Playboys from Dallas Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Aug. 25th, 26th, and 27th — Grand Opening weekend of new hall.

Friday, Aug. 25th — Ernie Kucera Orchestra from Nebraska Saturday, Aug. 26th — Opening and dedication of new hall; dinner, and dance with music by Rollin' With The Flow Sunday, Aug. 27th -- Battle dance with the Adamcik Polkatones and the Texas Czech Playboys — — Lodge No. 181, Montgomery County SPJST

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Lodge No. 188, Centerville Saturday, July 1 — Charles Ellison Monday , July 10 — Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

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

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