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

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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P. O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 AUGUST 23, 1978 VOLUME 66, NUMBER 34

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK Above is a picture of Lodge No. 180 Dobr3 Zivot (Good Life), Burleson's new home taken about three weeks ago. The sign in front pretty well tells the story, however, we regret that the bottom of the lettering on the sign had a smear on it and ruined that part of the picture. It reads: "Future Home of SPJST Fraternal Lodge No. 180."

The three-day dedication will be held August 25th, 26th, and 27th, with Saturday, August 26th being the official opening date, of course.

The program for this event appears on page 3 of this issue and you will note that they are starting the festivities off with the Ernie Kucera Band trorn Nebraska, on Friday night—a well-known group that will set your toes to tapping.

Although the lodge members have been using their hall for some time,

these days have been set as the offiCial opening and dedication of the new building, so let's help them to get off to a great start, just as fraternal brothers and sisters should do.

We hope to have a better picture for use in the near future when the flag pole (notice it lying in front of the building), and the name of the hall are all up. Incidentally, please note that the parking lot is already gravelled, so it's, Set Sail, Lodge No. 180, Burleson, to a "Good Life." Your editor, for our entire SPJST membership and Society, wishes you well and smooth sailing ahead! * In this issue there is a picture of C. S. (Woody) Smith, accompanied by a short write-up (modestly, he did not dwell on a title). This story

should interest all the parents and youth of Czech, Moravian, Slovak, and in fact, Slavic ancestory.

Woody was born of Anglo-Saxon (English) parents and did not know a word of Czech. At the University of Texas in Austin, he started studying Russian and found out that Czech was the third most spoken language in Texas and decided to take it also. He fell in love with the language and now is able to teach it. Does that not tell all of us, especially you students of Czech descent, something. If Woody could do it, why not you? He had no foundational Slavic background.

— which you do — yet he seems to be more proud of his knowledge of Czech than many of our youth are even willing to admit their ancestry. Think about it! Are other nationalities supposed to carry the

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torch for our customs, traditions, language, etc., for us? Woody is going to teach Czech at Hill Junior College this year and visited our office recently. He is a very likeable person, modest and sincere.

We invited him to Westfest to probably say a few words during one of the 15-minute band rest periods. We are sure that most of the professors teaching Czech in Texas we have invited will be present and probably you can meet them in person on one or both of the Westfest days. We hope so.

Look them up. * * Speaking of Westfest, 'sive had hoped to couple the theme of a recognition of the 60th anniversary of the Czech Declaration of Independence in 1918, with our event, however, there was a lack of understanding for this. It can probably be done at "The Czechs in Texas" symposium in Texas, Oct. 27th, 28th and 29th.

In last week's issue you probably noticed the "Please disregard this" at the end of the editorial; that was done because the schedule was being rearranged and our printed schedule would have been misleading. Here is the schedule as the board of directors have set it.

Westfest Schedule of Events Saturday 10:30 Parade 11:45 Opening Ceremony 12:00 Vrazel's Band 3:30 Sokol Group 4:30 Hub City Dutchmen 5:30 Beseda Dancers 6:15 Hub City Dutchmen 7:15 Parade of Costumes 7:40 Hub City Dutchmen 8:30 Beseda Dancers 9:00 Texas Czech Playboys 12:30 Closing Sunday 12:00 Edna Polka Boys 3:45 Sokol 4:45 Polka Patriots 5:30 Beseda Dancers 6:15 Polka Patriots 7:15 Parade of Costumes 7:40 Polka Patriots 8:30 Beseda Dancers 9:00 Harold Strand 12:00 Closing We, again this year, thank the many Beseda and Sokol units plus costumed individuals who have so

Wednesday, August 23, 1978 graciously accepted our personal invitation to help make Westfest a symbol of Czech culture and tradition. When you arrive, look up the person in charge; I'm sure they will try to help. * * JUDGMENT

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ANNOUNCING —

GRAND OPENING & DEDICATION OF THE NEW HOME OF

There is so much good in the worst of us, And so much bad in the best of us, That it hardly becomes any of us To talk about the rest of us.

—Anon.

SPJST Lodge No. 180, Burleson `DOBIrk 21V01" -- 'The Good Life' Saturday, August 26th, 1978

'Tis with our judgments as our watches, none Go just alike, yet each believes his own.

—Pope

(For other details of the opening and dedication, see pages 5 and 31 of this issue.)

(Lodg e 180 is located just south of and adjacent to the city limits of Burleson approx. 1% miles south of the city. Traveling south on I-35W, take Renfro St. Exit and go south on service road approximately 1% miles to lodge bldg. Traveling north on I-35W, take Bethesda Rd. Exit approximately 3 miles south of Burleson, cross over to the west side of I-35W and go approximately 2% miles on service road to Lodge 180.)

MEAL SERVED at 11:30 a.m.; Barbecue and sausage with all the trimmings at a nominal price. Food available in the afternoon.

O judgment! thou art fled to brutish beasts, And men have lost their reason!

—Shakespeare - SPJST

NEWSBPIEFS Hubert Gorubec, 64, died while working on his farm near Granger on Friday, Aug. 11th. Funeral services were• held from Ss. Cyrill and Methodius Catholic Church in Granger on Monday, Aug. 14th, with Father George T. Tydlacka officiating. Supreme Lodge President Brother Nick A. Morris represented the SPJST at graveside services.

Brother Gorubec was currently serving as president of Lodge No. 20, in Granger, and also as president of SPJST District II. —NAM. * * The SPJST Publication Committee will meet at the Supreme Lodge Office in Temple at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30th. * * Lodge No. 187, Round Rock, is holding their official groundbreaking ceremonies for their new lodge home on Wednesday, Aug. 23rd, at 7:30 p.m. The event will take place at the site on FM 1460, 2 miles east of 1-35 and 2/10 mile north, off Hwy 79, between Round Rock and Taylor. Supreme Lodge officers will be present to participate. After the ground-breaking ceremonies, a social will be held at the Frontier Hall on Hwy. 81, just east of 1-35. Jodie Jay and The Silvertones will play for a dance following the groundbreaking. All members of Lodge 187, friends and guests are cordially invited.

SPJST

Clear Hall

DEDICATION PROGRAM Presiding Officer: Jerry Janek (Weather Permitting)

Outdoor Flag-raising and Pledge of Allegiance — Bill Slavik is R ON-CUTTING CEREMONIES Dawn Frasier Slavik Scissors Bearer Alan Heil Key Bearer Ribbon Cut By: Nick A. Morris Sid Pokladnik Dennis Barabas UNLOCKING OF FRONT DOOR DEDICATION CEREMONIES

1:45 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

SPJST Supreme Lodge President SPJST District III Director SPJST Lodge 180 President •. Lodge 180 Pres. Dennis Barabas (Move Inside)

ESCORTS: James Lloyd, Scott Slavik, and Mark Smajstrla Father Leon Flusche INVOCATION SPEAKERS: Supreme Lodge President Nick A. Morris Lodge 180 President Dennis Barabas SPJST District III Director Sid Pokladnik SPJST District III Sales Representative Alvin Nesuda Burleson Mayor Robert Ables Chamber of Commerce Director Bill Splogin Jerry Janek Closing Remarks and Announcements Father Flusche Benediction Beseda Dancers from Dallas and West Musical Entertainment by The Dixie Polka Kings of Fort Worth DANCE — 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. — music by Rollin' With The Flow.

Admission to dance only: $3 per person; ages 13 through 17, % price SPJST MEMBERS, GUESTS AND FRIENDS CORDIALLY INVITED

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SIAT.EME LODGE

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT Dear Fellow Workers: Sales during July were absolutely fantastic; 384 applications for $2,226,500 of insurance. Although sales were lagging slightly this year, the excellent sales this month have put us back on course.

Total sales thus far this year are 2,376 applications for $11,222,500 of insurance. Congratulations to Districts Nos. 4, 6, and 7, for attaining their quotas for the year. The sales contest is now over and we will announce the winners as soon as all applications are processed.

Top Sales Representatives for the month of July were: Dist. 1 - Jacquelyn Wakefield Dist. 2 - Emily Stuteville Dist. 3 - Johnnie Gaidusek Dist. 4 - Stanley Broz Dist 5 - Burford Henneke Dist. 6 - James J. Bacak Dist. 7 - Roy Hranicky Application-a-Week Club: SALES REPRESENTATIVE.

WEEKS

Helen liegwood 699 Della Kadlecek 698 357 Chester Shmoldas 133 Sidon Turnis Jacquelyn Wakefield 98 59 Agnes Lesak Hugo Kocian 54 29 Roy Hranicky 22 Mary Renfro 17 Louis Driska 13 Vada Allen 13 Virginia McEachern 13 Willie Dusek 13 Tillie Helmcamp 8 Curtis Beard Application-a-Month Club: 199 Frank C. Sacky 199 J. M. Skrabanek 187 Edwin Holub 182 Bessie Franek 179 Johnnie Krajca 175 Anna Hejl 175 James Pavlicek Ruth Krizan 168 167 Helen Hegwood 161 Della Kadlecek

Sidon Tumis Johnnie Gaidusek Alvin Melnar Johnnie Krizan Willie Dusek Helen Pavelka Agnes Lesak Joe Krivanek Clifton Martinets Frank Klinkovsky Emil Petr Patsy Baca Alice Banning Tillie Helmcamp Norma Andel Chester Shrnoldas Marcia Sulak Ladis Navratil Jeanette Peterson Jeanette Smith Lillia Mae Peter 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 Pauline Bayer Frankie Vanek Mary Renfro Cheryl Melson Matt Vanek Louis Driska Dorothy Oltmann Rudy Pavelka Lillie Mikeska Jacquelyn Wakefield Helen Filipp Birdie Hilsher A. M. Vrla E. G. Mazanec Emil Kvasnicka Gordon Hrabal Jerry Elzner David Storm Diana Pelzel Alvin Sefcik Frank Dolezal John Hilsher Edwin Susan Ray Woytek Victor Brenek Michael Kaiser Lillie Mikulas Miroslav Petrusek Angeline West James Bacak Viola Cabla Inez Greenlees

160 159 151 150 149 146 139 136 129 118 118 102 97 93 91 83 79 67 62 62 59 52 51 50 47 45 44 43 43 42 40 38 37 37 34 34 32 31 30 29 24 24 22 22 21 19 19 16 15 15 14 14 13 13 12 12 12 11 10 10 10 8

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Eugene Hablinski 7 Edwin Kamas Mary Ann Novosad Louis Hanus Norma Cavanaugh Jerome Hlavaty Amelia Pokorny Geraldine Kucera Leroy Hampton Mrs. F. J. Olexa A. J. Vana Vada Allen Curtis Beard Virginia McEachern Lydia Hendrick Annimae Merta * * INSURANCE WRITTEN July 1, 1978 to July 31, 1978 Sales

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Vada B. Allen 188 Norma Andel 24 Patsy Baca 88 James J. Bacak 40 Dennis Baxabas 180 Pauline Bayer 107 Curtis Beard 188 Ruby Bolton 47 A. L. Boudny 29 James E. Brake 160 Victor Brenek 160 Stanley Broz 160 Viola Cabla 137 Norma Cavanaugh 20 Lad C. Cmajdalka 1 Frank A. Dolezal 88 Louis Driska 177 Willie Dusek 177 Jerry Elzner '79 Mollie Ewell 169 Helen Filipp 139 Johnnie Gaidusek 66 Roy G. Haag 185 Joe Hadash 30 Leroy Hampton 180 Pearl Hanka 88 Louis Hanus 88 Helen Hegwood 88 Anna Hejl 48 47 Emil Hejl Tillie Helmcamp 88 Ch arlene Helton 189 88 Lydia Hendrick Burford Henneke 42 88 Birdie Hilsher 88 John Hilsher Jerome Hlavaty 153 Mildred Holeman 88 35 E. EL Holub 4 Chas. Holy 13 Mildred Horak 185 Gordon Hrabal 137 Roy Hranicky 117 Thelma Hrncir 39 Betty Hubacek 155 Frank Janak

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1,000 4,000 7,500 75,000 7,000 2,000 30,000 13,000 20,000 23,000 2,000 249,000 20,000 3,000 1,090 20,000 17,000 114,000 5,000 2,000 12,500 65,000 1,000 1,000 2,000 2,000 73,000 77,000 9,000 6,000 20,000 5,000 10,000 100,000 40,000 15,000 40,000 3,000 5,000 6,000 3,000 4,000 113,000 10,000 2,000 30,000

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Ben Jarma 84 Della Kadlecek 88 Anna Klander 181 Frank Klinkovsky 47 Hugo Kocian 178 Louis Kovar 28 Johnnie I. Krajca 25 Angeline Kristinek 157 Joe Krivanek 92 Johnnie Krizan Ruth Krizan 6 Lottie Krutilek 30 Mary Laznovsky 135 Agnes Lesak 88 Lamina Lindemann 88 Georgia Lostak 91 Gene McBride 25 Virginia McEachern 188 Glenn McKay 170 Vlasta Machann 172 Albin F. Machu 29 Clifton Martinets 80 Rudolph Matejka 39 Edward Mazan.ec 66 Annimae Merta 30 Evelyn Mikeska 88 Janelle Mogonye 18 Adolf Motal 32 87 Ladis Navratil 88 Frances Olexa Ruby Pavelka 35 66 James Pavlicek Lillia Mae Peter 172 Libbie Peters 79 Emil Petr 84 Amelia Pokorny 29 C. H. Reininger 170 Mary Renfro 154 Vlasta Sabrsula 58 Frank C. Sacky 79 Daniel Schaefer 141 Anita F. Schmidt 186 Alvin Sefcik 173 Martha Sembera 153 Chester Shmoldas 74 Henry Sr alla 107 47 Emily Stuteville Ludvik Surovec 112 Edwin Susan 81 C. J. Sykora 101 Martha Trcalek 17 Sidon Tumis 142 A. J. Vana 184 Frankie Vanek 50 Matt Vanek 32 54 Raymond Volcik Eddie Vrana 23 Richard Wahlberg 88 Jacq. Wakefield 188 Ernest Wentrcek 189 Angeline West 66 Ray Woytek 187 Bob Wright 54 A. E. Zwernemann 13

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1,000 35,000 40,000 1,000 44,000 10,000 12,000 15,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 3,000 10,000 18,000 1,000 6.000 3,000 17,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 4,000 1,000 1,000 60,000 26,000 2,000 5,000 25,000 10,000 8,500 5,000 15,000 6,000 25,000 1,000 5,000 23,000 2,000 44,000 5,000 3,000

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Fraternally, For The Supreme Lodge SPJST Leonard D. Mikeska Secretary-Treasurer - SPJST -

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LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON "DOBRY IIVOT PLANS FOR BURLESON DEDICATION COMING ALONG Dear Members: Plans are rapidly taking shape for the formal opening and dedication ceremonies of our new lodge hall, which will take place over a threeday period starting Friday, Aug. 25th.

On the evening of the 25th, we have engaged the services of the famous Ernie Kucera from Able, Nebraska. Ernie has been to Texas on a number of occasions before and his music is considered to be one of the best of its kind, which includes old-time and ballroom music from the 20s and 30s. Ernie will be looking for many of his old friends and is eager to make new musical friends on this trip to Texas.

Saturday, Aug. 26th is the big day because that is the day of the formal opening and dedication of the new hall. Things will get underway with a meal served at 11:30 a.m., with barbecue and sausage and all the trimmings at a nominal price. Food will be available throughout the afternoon. Brother Jerry Janek is the presiding officer for the dedication program.

Weather permitting, the hall will be cleared at 1:45 p.m. in preparation for the outdoor flag-raising and Pledge of Allegiance at 2 p.m.

Shortly after that, the ribbon across the front door will be cut and the door will be unlocked, with Supreme Lodge President Morris, District III Director Sid Poklulnik and Lodge 180 President Dennis Barabas participating. If the weather is inclement, these ceremonies will be held inside starting at 2 p.m. Otherwise, the

dedication ceremonies will move inside after the front door is unlocked, where Father Leon Flusche will give the invocation and later the benediction. Principal speakers will include SL President Nick A. Morris, Lodge 180 President Dennis Barabas, District III Director Sid Pokladnik, District III SR Alvin Nesuda, Burleson Mayor Robert Ables and Chamber of Commerce Director Bill Spurgin.

There will be musical entertainment during the afternoon, featuring The Dixie Polka Kings of Fort Worth. Also featured will be the Czech Beseda Dancers from Dallas and West.

There will be an evening dance from 9 to 1, with music by Rollin' With The Flow, with an admission price of $3 per person, and onehalf price for teenagers ages 13 through 17.

The activities on Sunday, Aug. 27th will include a battle dance in the evening, with music by Adamcik Polkatones vs. The Texas Czech Playboys.

The officers and members of Lodge 180 are extremely proud of their new building, which is nearing 100 percent completion. Some public events have already taken place in the building, with a great deal of interest being shown by members of the community.

Lodge 180 is located just south of and adjacent to the city limits of Burleson approximately 11/2 miles south of the city on I-35W. Traveling south on I-35W, take the Renfro St. Exit and go south on the service road 1 1/2 miles to the lodge building. Traveling north on I-35W, take the Bethesda Road Exit approximately 3 miles south of Burleson, cross over to the west side of I-35W and go approximately 21/2 miles on the service road to the lodge hall.

In a recent meeting with the officers and Planning Committee, I was requested to take care of the advance publicity for this event and I'm happy to oblige.

Make plans to attend this celebration because on Aug. 26th all roads lead to Burleson and the new home of Lodge 180. (See the Grand Opening and Dedication Program on page 3, this issue.)

Fraternally, FOR LODGE 180, BURLESON: Nick A. Morris • SPJST -

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6 LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON Dear Members: When you read these words the Grand Opening of our new lodge home will be just a few days away.

Festivities get under way Friday, Aug. 25th with the Ernie Kucera Orchestra from Abie, Nebraska, playing from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; then Saturday, Aug. 26th, dinner will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Dedication ceremonies begin at 2 p.m., followed by several circles of Beseda dancers and music in the afternoon by the Dixie Polka Kings, and then from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Rollin' With The Flow, will provide the dance music. Sunday, Aug. 27th, we will have a battle dance from 3 to 9 p.m., with the Adamcik Polka Tones and the Texas Czech Playboys. We hope to see many of our friends come out and have a good time helping us celebrate what we have all worked for and make it a huge success.

We would appreciate it if the ladies of our lodge would bring a sheet cake or bundt cake or kolache if they know how to bake them. We will need them for our dinner Saturday.

We would like to thank the lodges that have helped us by selling our tickets.

We had our first lodge meeting at the lodge Sunday, Aug. 13th and we were glad to see Brother Gordon Cox, Brother Oscar and Sister Gertrude Hoerig and Brother Louis and Sister Mydell Grochoske and hope they make it a practice to be with us every month.

We express our sincere sympathy to Sister Josephine Prochaska who lost her brother, Hubert Gorubee of Granger on Friday, Aug. 11th. May he rest in peace.

Brother Mike Hejl reported the following contributions to the table and chair fund: SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood — $42.16; Mack and Norma Harrison —$100.00; L. 0. Bentley and Associates — $250; in memory of Joe Vitek by WFLA Lodge No. 416; Temple — $7.00;, in memory of Milton Tama by Kenneth, Mary Ann and Mary Krivanek $15.00; in memory of Charles R. Wasek by Louis and Mydell Grochoske $100.00 We regret that Brother Fayette (Buz) Tankersley has resigned as chairman of several committees because his job will have him traveling. We want to thank him for

all the time and work he has put in and we hope he will be able to attend lodge meetings.

Brother Gordon Cox has been appointed as chairman of the adult committee.

Youth Leader Clyde Parnell also resigned due to other commitments. If any member is interested in working with the youth, please feel free to speak up and become a youth leader.

Additional appointments to the trustee board were: Brothers George Rippin and Sunny Scheler.

We welcome the following new members and hope to see them at our meetings: John Gilbert Jimenez, Lisa Ann Jimenez, Yolanda Jo Jimenez, John P. Jimenez, Richard Mark Rogers and Marcus Paul Hampton.

Don't forget our next meeting will be Sunday, Sept. 10th at 3 p.m. I hope to see all of you Aug. 25th through 27th.

Fraternally, Mary Ann Krivanek Reporter - SPAY!' — LODGE NO. 179, WARRENTON Dear Members: Lodge No. 179 held their regular monthly meeting Thursday night, Aug. 10th, in the Guest Room of Warrenton Grocery Store, with a nice attendance of members and guests.

The meeting was called to order

by President Harold Bergmann, and James Wessel led the group in reciting the pledge of allegiance.

Roll call of officers revealed all were present except the vice president who was on the sick list, as were a number of other members.

We wish all the ill ones a speedy recovery.

Sincere sympathy is extended to Sister Tiny Mae Ziese and her son upon the loss of their beloved one who passed away July 19th. May the departed one rest in eternal peace.

The members wish to express their congratulations to Ronnie Zwernemann and Patsy Renee Sebesta who were married Aug. 5th in Carmine Church.

Secretary Jeanette Schoenst read the minutes of the previous meeting; Dorothy Oltmann read the financial standing; and Lee Leonhardt gave the treasurer's report.

All reports were accepted as given.

For old business the president

appointed various committees and chairmen of some committees to function for our third annual celebration scheduled for Sept. 10th at Round Top Hall. The secretary will have the list of these working members in her minutes. Chairmen on some committees will seek additional help and are to notify those members. Any member who has been overlooked and wishes to volunteer his services should 'see the president. His help would be appreciated.

Posters have been printed and will be distributed in business places. We are looking forward to a large attendance; so we are all striving to do our utmost to make this event enjoyable and entertaining to members and guests alike.

The country store should be of real interest, having a great variety of items which will be auctioned off later in the afternoon. Each lodge member is requested to bring something to place in this country store. In addition, it will be deeply appreciated for each lodge member to bring a cake, pie, or cookies that can be sold at the noon meal and throughout the remainder of the evening.

The noon meal will consist of chicken and sausage barbecued with all the trimmings. The evening will be filled with a great variety of entertainment, including a dance.

Our food committee reported that for the next regular meeting, the lodge will furnish cold cuts and refreshments, and anyone wishing to add something may do so bry bringing a dessert.

There was no further business, so the meeting adjourned.

Then everyone enjoyed sandwiches, cakes, cookies, pies, chips, and refreshments. The remainder of the evening was spent in good fellowship.

Fraternally, Edith Pfeiffer Reporter - SPJST LODGE NO. 175, FORT BEND Dear Members and Readers: Our next regular business meeting will be held on the second Tuesday, Sept. 12th, at 7:30 p.m. "'lease be assured that all booking and premium service will be attended to as usual.

Milton J. liyvial President

Wednesday, August 23, 1978 LODGE NO. 187, ROUND ROCK Dear Members and Friends of Lodge No. 187: Remember, Wednesday, Aug. 23rd is an important day for Lodge 187, the Spirit of Round Rock. Groundbreaking for our lodge home will be held at 7:30 p.m. on our lodge property which is two miles east of Round Rock on Farm Road 1460.

Following the groundbreaking, there will be a dance from 8:30 to 12:30 at the Frontier Hall, 1810 No. Mays (on old Hwy. 81) in Round Rock. Music will be by Jodie Jay and the Silvertones.

All members please come and bring your friends.

Fraternally, Wilma Peterson

SEATON LODGE NO. 47, OBSERVES DIAMOND JUBILEE JULY 23, 1978

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LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Brothers and Sisters: Our last lodge meeting was held Friday night, Aug. 4th, at 8 p.m., with Alfred Klusacek in charge.

Flag Bearers Josef Morris and Gene Skrabanek led the pledge of allegiance to the U.S. flag.

Visitors recognized were Ann Balusek, Marylou Skrabanek and Joe Krahulik. We invite you to come visit, again.

Roll call of officers and sales representatives was held by Secretary Delores Skrabanek.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and these were approved as read. Correspondence included the mortuary dues from the Supreme Lodge and the resignation of the youth leader, Evyon Kurecka.

New members accepted into our lodge membership were: Janus Renee Schneider, Mary Ruth Bobcock, Diana Lynn Meyer, Vonda Mayfield, La Tanya Vondee Mayfield, Beba Renee Mayfield, and Frank Edwin Klinkovsky III. We welcome you to our lodge and value your membership very much.

We lost, via transfers, the following: Johnnye Caralou Young, and Marile Gena Allen to Lodge 54, West; and Mary L. Wood, John E. Wood, and Alma Camp to Lodge 177, Academy. We regret losing you, but we gained two from Lodge No. 24, Cyclone: Michael Lee Schiller and Diane Lee Kohutek, and a warm welcome to these.

On the sick list were Brothers Louis J. Kohutek and Jerry Hruska.

Here is hoping you are recovering

BROTHER BERNIE GEBALA, SL Vice President-designate getting the Proclamation Program started.

Temple Mayor Wm. Courtney had proclaimed Sunday, July 23, 1978 as SPJST Lodge No. 47 Day. Brother Gebala is a very popular KTEM Radio Station announcer and contributes a great amount of his time to the Czech culture in Central Texas. (All pictures submitted by Sister Martha Klusacek.) satisfactorily and will be able to return home soon.

The officers' and chairmen's reports were next on the agenda. A picnic report was given by the various chairmen. Thanks are being expressed through this media to all the chairmen, workers, ladies, etc. who brought the cakes and kolache, the setup crew, the cleaning crew, the Ed Schneiders for the use of the pasture, Dorothy Gaines for the signs, and Der Rheinsteins for their music for the afternoon program, also the Choral Club and the Vrazel Polka Band for the music for the free dance from 6 to 10 p.m. and thanks to everyone who came to the homecoming.

The board minutes of July 18th were read by Sister Lillian Kosarek.

The trustees had promoted Brother Calvin Skrabanek to be the youth leader as of Sept. let. Other busi-

KENNETH BAIRD Temple Mayor Pro-Tern (left) presenting the proclamation to Lodge 47's oldest member, Brother L. J. Motl, on behalf of the entire lodge membership.

MRS. MARIE ZVOLANEK recites poems in the Czech language. A lot of the conversation at the Jubilee Homecoming and Picnic was in Czech. ness was regarding TFC regulations.

The president was reminded that we must accept Sister Kurecka's resignation because she was voted in by the membership; then a new

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EMILY STUTEVILLE at the microphone vio product the program along with Brother Bernie Gebala. The highlight of the program was a touching salute to the past presidents by Emily.

SEATON CHORAL CLUB honoring Lodge 47 past presidents with several musical selections. The Choral Club has 44 members under the direction of Mrs. Annie Jakubec. Emily Stuteville is currently serving as president of the Choral Club. leader can be appointed. A special board meeting followed the regular meeting regarding payments to the SL on the loan.

Premium refund checks were distributed to those present.

Door prize winners were Sister Vlasta Hruska and Brother Glen Banzhaf.

Sister Evyon. Kurecka gave her report: 31 youth present, three adults and four visitors. The social will be swimming Saturday, Aug. 19th from 4 to 7. Then Brother Frank Klinkovsky, DYC, re-

minded everyone of the fall District II meeting at Lodge No. 29, Taylor, on August 13th, and the State YAD Sunday, Aug. 20th, at Temple Junior College.

Sister Stuteville stated that bus fare to the West Fraternal Auditorium will be $4.55 per person for the Czechoslovakian musicians' appearance (Moravanka) on Friday, Oct. 13th; reservations before Aug. 26th.

The meeting was adjourned and the happy hour followed. The next lodge meeting is set for Friday,

Sept. 1st, at 8 p.m.

The following day our family left for a vacation to Richmond, Virginia, to visit relatives. We, also, visited in Ashland, Falls Church and Midalothian, Virginia.

We enjoyed the scenic drive to Virginia, and back to Texas. I had always heard that the Smoky Mountains "smoke", and now I believe that; the low hanging clouds sometimes cover part of the mountains.

We toured Washington, D.C., one day where we visited Arlington National Cemetery and the gravesites of President John F. Kennedy, his children, Robert P. Kennedy, and Audio Murphy. We witnessed the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Our next stop was to tour the Capitol building and took the guided tour. The crystal chandelier weighing a ton from Czechoslovakia is a magnificent item to observe and so is the Rotunda. There were thousands of tourists in the District of Columbia that day and parking the car in a valid space was almost impossible, but after driving around for an hour, we found one with a meter.

We regretted that the White House was not open on Monday.

We only stopped to take a picture from the road. To tour all the Federal buildings and monuments would take a week or more, so we toured the most interesting ones to us.. We did not visit the Senate or House of Representatives in session for lack of time; evening was fast approaching, and we were to have supper with some folks.

The next day we traveled to Virginia Beach and the Atlantic Ocean via the underwater tunnel where we observed some large ships and thousands of sunbathers.

We thoroughly enjoyed our trip and visit with the relatives, especially meeting some for the first time. We took many pictures and some movies that will constantly remind us of our vacation. We did miss Texas and all of you a whole lot, so we came back!

Fraternally, Mrs. Dorothy Pechal Reporter (Another picture on page 9) SPJST

Wednesday, August 23, 1978 LODGE NO. 87, TEMPLE Dear Members: Vice President Vlasta Jez called the meeting to order Friday evening at 7:30 p.m.

Flag Bearer Jerry Valchar was called on to lead the lodge members in the pledge of allegiance.

They remained standing in silent tribute to deceased member, Sister Frances Zatlukal.

Minutes were read and approved as read.

Annie Plsek and Ladis Navratil gave their reports.

We welcome the following new members in our lodge: Robert Clair and Russell Dan Harker.

Following a discussion it was announced that a covered dish supper will be served at the Friday, Sept. 8th meeting; the meeting will begin at 7 p.m., 30 minutes earlier.

Members are to bring a covered dish of meat and vegetable or salad and dessert of their choice for family and guests. The lodge will furnish the drinks.

Watermelon was served during the social hour at this meeting.

Brother Emil Hejl was a guest for the evening.

Vlasta Jez mentioned that they were pleased to have Mrs. Chervenka present for this meeting because she was absent from the July meeting.

I would like to say a special thanks to all for your telephone calls, get-well cards, visitors and flowers.

President Louis Marek and Louise are vacationing in Europe.

Best wishes to all. See you soon!

Fraternally, Mrs. Dorothy Chervenka Recording Secretary SPJST — LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH On Aug. 13th our regular monthly meeting was well attended despite the very warm weather and the absence of some due to the fact that many are sojourning near and far. Prior to the call to order most of the members inspected the renovation work being done on the caretaker cottage adjacent to the lodge hall and they seemed to be pleased with the progress being made.

President Carl Zich opened the meeting with Flag Bearer Stephen Paprskar leading the pledge of allegiance. It is seldom that we slowly or analytically repeat the words

PAST AND PRESENT PRY,SWENTS of Age No. 47, Seaton were honored. L to R: Frank Spanhel, F. E. Hejl, Johnie Vanicek, Dan Balusek, Leon Zavodny, Jerry Fechal, and the present president is Alfred Klusacek. One of the past presidents, Wm. Vanicek, was unable to attend because he is in Saudi Arabia. of this declaration, but in these politically disturbed times they somehow seem more profound.

As the meeting progressed we learned of the illness of several members. Mark Phillips, son of Dr. and Mrs. Bob Phillips and grandson of Anne and Henry Langer was in the hospital as was Michelle Murphy, granddaughter of John and Vicki Murphy. Sister Agnes Wruble is still very ill and Bobby Waco underwent drastic eye surgery. Joe and Flora Koci were in Oklahoma City where Joe was hospitalized, but he is now recovering at home. Justine Chaloupka suffered a broken arm in a recent fall. A needle stuck in your toe may not be classified as an illness, but just ask Martha Durham and she will tell you she suffered a painful casualty and that is agreed. In my last letter I failed to mention the death of Ruby Martinets, a longtime member. We also regret that Farmer Laymance's sister passed away a few weeks ago.

Rose and Frances Jaworski are visiting relatives in Hollywood, California, and R. L. Alholm has returned from Illinois. He visited his brother, Tony and family and then spent some time at the Benedictine Convent in Lisle, seeing several former teachers. Before publica-

tion time Bennie Bartek will have attended the wedding of Jo Ann Beckhusen and Hill Culpepper. Jo Ann is the daughter of Sister Bartek's niece, Dorothy Beckhusen. Joe and Inez Krivanek accompanied Sister Bartek on the trip. Congratulations to newlyweds Annette Kuban and Ronny Watson. They were married at St. Paul's Church Aug. 12th and were honored with a dinner - dance afterward, at National Hall.

It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival of two tiny new members. Misses Ashley Chaloupka and Jolie Marie Paprskar.

John and Terry Chaloupka are previously adoptive parents of daughter Whitney, 2 years, and now the second daughter, Ashley. The same holds true for John and Joy Paprskar. They already have Jon Eric, age 2, who welcomes little sister, Jolie. Bless them all!

We all wish to thank Mrs. Wanda Petr and daughter Cherri for the time and effort spent in coming over to Fort Worth to instruct our Beseda group a few weeks ago.

All members. please remember there is the regular monthly meeting on Sept. 10th, at 2 p.m., and the Ladies' Circle assembles on the following Thursday, Sept. 14th.

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LODGE NO. 5, COTTONWOOD Lodge No. 6 held its August meeting Friday, Aug. 4th, at 8 p.m.

Youth members Denaria Perez, and Shirley Dobecka led the membership in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the American flag.

Denaria then said the SPJST pledge.

There were 19 members present for the August meeting, and we had one guest, Susan Weaver.

All officers of Lodge No. 6 were present and all reports were given and approved.

A report on the results of Lodge No. 6's annual picnic held July 16th was given. President Dobecka thanked everyone who donated and/or worked to help make this picnic a success.

Sister Lydia Dobecka reported sending the following cards during the month of July: Birthday — Peggy Dobecka, Ray Hromadka, Robert Dobecka, Sr., Laura Snyder, Patti Dulock, Virginia Marek, Mary Krizan and Lillian Hromadka.

Anniversary — Mr. and Mrs. Ray Perez and Mr. and Mrs. Alton Stuckly.

Sympathy — Frank Schroeder family.

Members of Lodge No. 6 having birthdays during August are: Fred Monthei, Rose Uptmor, Theresa Snyder, L. B. Do'becka, Adelle Royal, Georgia Wachsmann, Vicki Anderson, Denaria Perez, Donna Rieger, Delores Dobecka, Shirley Dobecka, Larry Hromadka and Karen Hykel.

Members of Lodge 6, having wedding anniversaries during the month of August are: Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Mynar, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schroeder and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hykel.

A sympathy card was sent to Mrs. Ruth Krizan and family and get-well wishes were sent to Frank Pavlas.

Door prize winners were: George Straten ($2), Nancy Kazda ($10, not present), James Hromadka ($10, not present), and Beverly Soukup ($5, not present).

President Dobecka adjourned the meeting until Sunday, Sept. 10th. at 3:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Pat Wachsmann Reporter

LODGE NO. 133, SAN ANTONIO Dear Members: Our July meeting was well attended for summer and vacation time.

Brother Frank Mazac was absent from the meeting because he had surgery June 6th. He is feeling fine now. Brother jaroslav Kleprlik had surgery and Brother Emil Sefcik had been in the hospital also.

Get-well wishes go to these three brothers.

I have no news because I do not go anywhere too much, and what I do know is usually in the past.

We had a wonderful rain which was enjoyed by all who really needed it.

For July birthday celebrants, we didn't have a member present who had a birthday in July.

August 20th was our monthly meeting.

Fraternally, Viola Mazac (Editor's note: Sister Mazac, we regret receiving your letter too late for the Aug. 16th issue. Please mail early.)

SPJST LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVILLE On Aug. 9th at 7:30 p.m., our regular meeting was called to order

by President Charlie Matcek.

The pledge of allegiance to our flag was recited and all remained standing in silence as tribute to our departed members, namely Dr. Gus Yelderman, Rudolf Krobot and Eddie Meyer.

Secretary Mary Werner read the minutes of the previous meeting, which were accepted as read. She also read a thank you card from the Gus Yelderman family.

Financial Secretary Aleéne Zwahr gave her report.

The treasurer's report was given

by Gilbert Walzel in the absence of Corless Vallet.

The special fund report was given in detail by Gilbert Walzel who also announced the activities in the hall for the coming month. All of these reports were accepted.

We are so sorry to report that Sister Emily Kolaja had eye surgery again and also Sister Vlasta Holt had eye surgery.

We welcome two new members, Angela Krejci and Emily Krejci.

Lillie Teyki gave a report of the auditing committee which met in July.

The rules and regulation committee will meet to make a few

changes and additions.

A motion was made to repair the barbecue pit, so the trustees will check on this matter.

The refund checks were handed out. Mary Matcek was the recipient of the door prize.

The meeting adjourned. Don't forget our next meeting Sept. 12th.

Fraternally, Lillie Teykl SPJST --

LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS Dear Members: The August meeting of SPJST Lodge No. 15, was called to order by president, Brother Joe Zajicek.

All officers were present except the vice president..

Everyone present, including visitor Sister Lillie Zajicek, recited the pledge of allegiance.

The minutes that were read by Sister Charlsie Svetlik were accepted with only minor correction.

Treasurer's report was given by Sister Kathleen Jurca, which was also accepted.

All other standing committee reports were made by Brother Edward Svoboda (bar), Sister Sidonia Svoboda (kitchen), and Brother Joe Zajicek (entertainment).

The grass needs to be cut again and a certain amount of money was allotted for this purpose. The grass has been cut free by our members this year.

On the sick list are Sister Mary Posival and Brother Albert Zajicek. We wish a speedy recovery to both of them.

The yearly audit on special committees, which are: bar, kitchen, and entertainment, was given by Sister Viola Sevcik.

See you at the next meeting Sept. 13th, at 7:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Viola Sevcik - SPJST LODGE NO. 23, EAST BERNARD Dear Members: Our August meeting on the 8th was well attended. The usual reports were given and approved.

Also reports were given on several items of importance that brought comments from all present.

The meeting lasted 45 minutes and ended with the reading of the names of persons receiving dividend checks.

The social after the meeting was a happy occasion. The old refreshment stand is slowly but surely be-

Wednesday, August 23, 1978 ing converted into a kitchen. In the last two weeks a sink was being installed. Other additions and improvements will be made as soon as time and money permit.

There is some talk of more restoration repair and improvement in general as far as the whole building is concerned.

Our regular meeting will be held Sunday, Sept. 3rd, at 2:30 p.m. I hope to see many more of you at this meeting. As usual, after the meeting, we will have a social. The lodge will furnish the refreshments and sandwiches; the sisters who wish, may bring some food.

Please try to attend this meeting and bring along a friend. Visitors are always welcome. See you Sept.

3rd at 2:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Ann Luquette Reporter SPJEIT — LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON After reading my letter of Aug. 9th I was left with mixed feelings and thoughts, wondering why a part of the last paragraph of my letter was omitted and this notation inserted (See Necrology for surviving relatives.) I feel, out of respect to the grieving family, the paragraph of my letter should been printed as written.

It was such a pleasure to see several young people hosting our dance Saturday, Aug. 12th, with music by the Knights of Dixie.

Jodie Elzner was in charge and holding the box office, Ronnie Bennett, the newlyweds, Lindsey and Kenny Broz, Cindy Wehring, Mark Wheeler and Vicky Hegwood (all four are beautiful young ladies) and naturally the young gentlemen at their side were handsome. The evening went by smoothly and everyone was happy.

For a couple of days Naomi and Arnold Spencer were surprised with a brief visit by Arnold's four charming sisters of Bogalusa, La.: Mary Hutchinson and her twin sister, Melba Sheridan, Mabel Thomas and the fourth sister, Maxine Jordan; they enjoyed the Thursday night social and graciously made their donations with no monetary returns., like many others do every Thursday, but they assured us the evening was thoroughly enjoyed. While here, they toured our city and met, for

11 the first time, with their new relatives, Tim and Rosalee Kostom, Louis and Oleta Hanus and also revealed happy tidings that Melba and her husband, Harold Thomas, were blessed with their fourth grandchild. Come back ladies, you were a pleasure to have around.

Brother Steve Walker had his parents, Robert and June Walker of Stephenville, visiting with him here in Houston for five days; they also enjoyed our Thursday social sorry, no luck, which they did not mind at all. Friday they visited Robert's sister, Mrs. Danilson in El Campo, and over the weekend enjoyed the seashore and fresh sea food in Galveston, and Monday they departed for home to Stephenville where Steve's father is a practicing chiropractor.

Harley Cox, entertainment chmn., and his wife, lodge treasurer, Viola Cox, decided to take a breathing spell from the daily hustle and the hot city to visit and be with family members. They headed for Oklahoma City to be with Harley's sister and then to Borges, to see Viola's brother and wife; traveled west enjoying nature's scenery and came back relaxed to pick up the daily routine.

While in Houston on business, District III Director Sid Pokladnik, in company of Mr. Kucera, former city attorney of Dallas for many years and the brother of our lodge member, Lad Kucera, also an attorney, and president of Liberty Savings Assn., enjoyed the lodge social night.

Saturday, Aug. 12th, Carol Ann Joswiak, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Joswiak, and Theodore Janak, son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Janak, were united in wedlock at 2 p.m. in St. Charles Borromeo Church with many friends witnessing the ceremony. The beautiful bride, in a traditional wedding gown, walked down the isle on her father's arm. The bridesmaids all wore pale pink gowns with picture hats and flowers to match. All the men in the wedding party wore black tuxedos. The flower girl and ring bearer wore dresses as the bride and groom which was very cute. The bride's mother wore a peach gown, the groom's mother a sky blue gown and the groom's grandmother, Mary Johnson, a sky blue gown and very becoming. The reception with refreshments, din-

ner and dance was held at the Knights of Columbus. Best wishes.

Brother Kenrich Stibora, age 15, son of Brother and Sister Joe Stibora of Stafford. attended the National Achievement Convention at Indiana State University, Bloomington, Ind., as a delegate of the Greater Houston Area from Aug. 5 to 12. Kenrich and his sister, Collette, age 13, who is also a fine student, are members of Lodge 88, since birth. Congratulations, we are proud to claim you both.

Sister Dorothy Muras of Shiner and her brother, J. J. Muras, flew to Lewell, Massachusetts, td attend their niece's wedding July 26th and came back Aug. 3rd. They an missed you at the regular Saturday dance.

Sister Kathy Trefell met with an accident while visiting with her son, the prize fighter, Dusty Rhodes, in Florida. Of course, she had no business riding a bicycle, but she did and flipped and turned over and crushed her foot and had to undergo surgery and will have to remain in Lutz, Florida, at least two months before she returns to Houston; don't do it no more!

Brother Rudy Lesak suffered a slight heart attack Saturday, Aug. 12th and had to be rushed to Hermann Hospital where he will remain in intensive care. I hope by now he will be at home and better.

We were glad to see Bill Rezek Wednesday at the Birthday Club; he looks thin and lost some weight but otherwise has a cheerful voice.

His operation left him with some fancy hemstitching on his chest and halfway around the back, but he will be all right. Brother Steve Kadera is getting along fine and getting his regular check-ups by his doctor; hope you will be able to come to the lodge soon because we miss you both.

Friday, Aug. 11th, the lodge held a party for all committees and workers with cocktails, dinner and dance from 5:30 to 9 p.m. There were 450 invited, and, of course, all of them did not come, but it was a nice gettogether. This was the second workers' party this year and everyone enjoyed it.

Our annual Homecoming of members held Sunday, Aug. 13th, was very well attended. The weather was quite nice until about 3 p.m., but then we were cooled off by a heavy rain which lasted

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Enjoyed reading Brother Hanus' travel experiences which brought many memories back to 1964 when we spent three months in Europe and visited all the places you described; especially Lidica and Zizkov, the National Shrine and Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. When there I could not resist and copied a verse engraved on one of the walls. I wish I could translate it; it has so much meaning, but the ones who read Czech will under stand it; so here goes: Te cesty lidstva ku spaseni, to jeate dlouho konec neni a ne2 se lidstva pouto zdrti, je tfeba jeAte stale vet§ich smrti.

Fraternally, Frances Olexa — SPJST — LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY

Dear Members and Guests: We had the Chain Gang providing the music for our dancing fans on Aug. 12th. We had a good crowd and everyone I talked with, stated the music was good and everyone had a great time.

Sunday, Aug. 13th, of course, was our regular meeting which usually is held on the second Sunday of each month at 3:30 p.m. President Johnny Johnson led the assembly in reciting the pledge of allegiance, followed by a silent tribute to the ones who departed to their eternal rest.

We had a fair attendance. Rudy Hefner had not attended several meetings, but made it this time.

All the officers had good reports, including the committees that are in charge of various responsibilities

of the lodge. Following our meeting there was a covered dish supper.

All in all, it was a nice afternoon.

I would like to suggest to all our members who move from the address that we have recorded at our lodge, and also those who have given our financial secretary, Cheryl Melson, to draw drafts on their bank accounts, but later change banks, in either case, please give her your new address and all other pertinent information about your changes, in order to avoid further confusion. If you need to write to our financial secretary, write to: SPJST Lodge No. 74, P. 0. Box 592 Crockett, Tx 75835. Phone No. is 544-7517, after 5 p.m. during the week or anytime Saturday or Sunday, except late at night, of course.

If you have problems or questions about life insurance you may call on me at 544-8611.

Fraternally, Chester Shmoldas SPJST — LODGE NO. 189, BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION

Dear Members and Friends: Please make a special note that our Septentber meeting has been rescheduled for the following Sunday, Sept. 17th, at the same time and place.

Our August meeting was held Aug. 13th and it was announced that Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Vytopil are hosting a garage sale and bake sale for the lodge at their home 1321 Garden Lane, Sept. 7th and 8th, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. We are asking all members to donate all of the items they can for this special garage sale. All items will be welcomed and the Vytopils have said they will store the sale items in their garage until the sale; also we will need some volunteers to work the sale. Since the Vytopils are being nice enough to let us have this sale at their home, we would like to help all we can. If you should have any questions, call the Vytopils for information. Let's all try to make this a real moneymaking project.

The people who are on the entertainment, food, and fund-raising committees, be prepared to have some definite plans at the September meeting for the Christmas party so we can plan for enough ahead of time to have a well-organized and succesful party.

Please remember the change in

the September meeting and sift through those things you have been wanting to get rid of for our sale.

Fraternally, Julie Weisser SPJST --

LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA

Dear Members: Please note that our next regular monthly meeting will be held on the fourth Wednesday, instead of the second Wednesday as scheduled; don't forget, Sept. 27th is the date.

Our president and financial secretary and several others will be back from a tour of CZechoslovakia by that time and they will have some interesting things to tell us.

Fraternally, Vlasta Machann Secretary SPJST --

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON BIRTHDAY CLUB SISTERS

The regular monthly meeting was called to order at 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 9th, by President Della Kadlecek.

Sister Mary Kosut read the minutes of the previous meeting because the regular secretary, Sister Rosalee Kostom, was not present at the meeting. The minutes were accepted as read. Thanks, Sister Kosut!

Treasurer Sister Mary Tilich read the treasurer's report which was very complete and satisfactory.

We missed Sister Della Miksch at the meeting. Her husband, Brother Joe Miksch, said that Sister Miksch was in St. Joseph Hospital having some tests made. We hope that all is well; we miss Sister Della very much.

Our dear faithful Sister Anna Vrla was reported to be in Memorial Hospital with a heart attack.

There are no visitors allowed at this present time. Sister Vrla is a lovely person and may God bless her with good health.

Sorry to hear that Sister Tracy Macat who is Sister Evelyn Mikeska's mother, has been in the hospital.

Our deepest sympathy to Sister Sophie Hempel who lost her sister.

OK, all you sisters, let's stay well and happy so my report will be happier.

My! You sisters and friends really did bring lovely pastry for the District V YAD July 30th. It was

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Wednesday, August 23, 1978 appreciated so much that we must print all of your names, as follows: Sisters Ruby Cernosek, Mary Tilich, Bessie Vasula, Florena Taake, Edna Wehring, Pearl Hanka, Della Miksch, Elsie Roznovsky, Ann Elzner, Georgia Barcak, the Hegwood children, Gesella Huber, Della Kadlecek, Rose Horelica, Lillie Spies, Mary and Susan Schenburn, Frances Dvorak, Mary Ehret, Evelyn Mikeska, Mary Kosut, Willie Mae Stang, Erna O'Connor, Ann Urbanovsky, Jeannette Eubank, Helen Valcik, Mary Johnson, Evelyn Mikolas, Lydia Hendrick, Wanda Kennedy, Earline Hoffman, Sylvia Melia, and Anna Hoffman. Many thanks to all good cooks. Also, we thank the sisters who worked with the pastry: Sister Mary Tilich, Rose Horelica, Lillie Spies and Lowrina Lindemann.

It was so nice of Sister Loleen Peeples to donate pot holders for the kitchen. Thanks!

The hostesses for the August luncheons were Sister Evelyn Mikeska, Mary Johnson, Lillie Spies, Antonie Marek and Bessie Vasula.

Thanks to you sisters for the good food. Don't feel bad if you made a mistake the first luncheon, we all are entitled to one mistake. You sisters are good cooks.

Members, school will start the last of this month and the speed limit signs will be posted at the school speed zone so let's all be mindful of this warning and protect our children because we love them.

Dates to Remember: Wednesday, Sept. 6 — Game party and luncheon Wednesday, Sept. 13 — Game party meeting and luncheon A thought: The most important element in success is economy — economy of money and time.

All of you come to our luncheons, you are welcome!

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LODGE NO. 185, NEW BRAUNFELS The Aug. 3rd meeting was held at Eagles Hall, New Braunfels.

Ernest Jasek presided, since lodge President Roy Haag was playing with his band at the Texas Folk Life Festival at the Institute of Texas Cultures in San Antonio.

There just is no limit to the ach-

SCENES FROM THE POLKA FEST AT NEW

Alvin Prazek is ii Ming his granddaughter whit . , l'i ■ atting with DYC .i her husband, Wm. Pavliska of Floresville.

Maxine Pavliska (P 71 photos submitted by B. Parker)

Gordon Hrabal (h__) visiting with members of the band, including Theresa Bohac Haag. ievements of those talented Hans.

They simply are the greatest and our lodge is very fortunate to have such a fine president.

David Parker led the pledge of allegiance, and the minutes of the last three meetings and the treasurer's report were read and accepted.

Everyone was happy, thankful and greatly relieved to have our youth back with us, after some very anxious and harrowing days of waiting, praying and contemplating the raise of the waters at Comfort. Our children were brought

home safely and our sincere thanks go to the valiant efforts of Maxine Pavliska, Polly and Bobby Bayer, Dorothy Massey, John Foerster , John and Barbara Burleson, Phyllis Purchis, Charles Orsag, Tom Matschek, Mrs. Hrncir, Mrs. Jurica and all those wonderful people, who were there to help and whose names we do not have; to the Red Cross, and the National Guard go our sincere thanks, and to those who did not make it, our sincere prayers and sympathy. Tom Matschek gave us a first hand report at the meeting.

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Members and guests enjoying the peeked Polka Fest, which is going become a yearly affair.

Edith Frazek did an outstanding job supervising the kitchen.

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Youth Club members having a great time.

Ernest Jasek and daughter Noreen SFM Silas Smith and Jeanette are expert dancers.

Smith were gracious enough to attend our Polka Fest.

simme, Douglas dasek, youth club president, showed great elan dancing with his aunt.

The Polka Fest held July 30th at Eagles Hall was a tremendous success. We made over $600 and words alone cannot describe how everyone worked together to make this highly enjoyable evening such a tremendous success. The whole Jasek family, Edith, Alvin and their

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YC member, Fontaine, is getting acquainted with David Parker. daughter, Loretta, and the Roy Haags did such an outstanding Job and most of the work. And a special thank you goes to everyone who helped organize the Polka Fest and our special gratitude to the Eagles Hall people who gave us all their support.

After Gladys Jasek, our youth leader, conducted her youth meeting, the youngsters showed us some of their crafts they did at camp, while the camp was still dry. They also related an amusing story. It seems they tried to visit Luckenbach, but could not find it. Better luck next time!

B. Parker reported that she talked to Joe Slavik and that he sounded terrific; his wife, Margaret, was visiting their daughter and son-in-law in London, England, and his two sons were touring Europe and were presently in Holland. In the meantime, he was enjoying the visit of his daughter from Houston with her two children. They were in the process of redecorating the Slavik house. It was good to hear from you, Joe — keep in touch.

Margaret Hrabal's name was drawn, and she donated the $20 she won to the youth for their upcoming swim party at Landa Park.

Margaret was a very gracious hostess at the Polka Fest and Gordon helped wherever help was needed.

Fraternally, B. Parker Secretary SPJST — LODGE NO. 32, VICTORIA Dear Members Please be advised that our Lodge 32 of Victoria WILL NOT have its regular monthly meeting for the month of August.

Fraternally, Becky Richardson Secretary SPJST

15 LODGE NO. 35, ELK Dear Members and Friends: The regular monthly meeting of Lodge No. 35 was called to order Aug. 13th by President Henry Breitkreutz, Sr. The pledge of allegiance was led

by Flag Bearer Eddie Ray Banik.

President Breitkreutz welcomed our visitors: Chris Pechacek, Ed and Cheryl Daniel, Ernest and Ima Dabney. Come back again!

Secretary Albert Banik was called on to read the minutes of the July meeting; these were approved. He read a thank-you note from Kathy Breitkreutz and Jana Kay. Treasurer Henry Breitkreutz, Jr., was called on to give his report.

Sister Rosemarie Banik, youth leader, reported there will be a skating party for the children, and a quilting party for anyone who would like to quilt on Aug. 25th, at 7:30 p.m. Homemade ice cream will be served.

There were nine children and two adults who went to camp in July. Sister Rosemarie then asked all the members who had birthdays in August to come forward. "Happy Birthday" was sung to Brother Ernest Clemons and Sisters Lanna Steinke, Barbara Pavelka and Dorothy Banlk. Peggy Dietrich baked the birthday cake.

The committee reports were given by Helen Dulock (kitchen), Eugene Pavelka (entertainment), and Johnny Stuckly (refreshments).

They thanked everyone who helped them.

We are happy to have three new members: Jana Kay Breitkreutz, Scott Anthony Holub and Michael Lee Matus.

There were three transfers from Lodge 47, Seaton. Raymond Kadlacek, Kristie Lynn Kadlacek, and Glen A. Kadlacek.

A motion was made and seconded to buy a wet-dry back machine to make our clean-up days a lot easier.

Lanna Steinke, Sondra Dietrich, Jodi Wilson, volunteered to cut the grass and clean up the yard around the hall.

We were sad to hear that Bland Culverhouse of Fort Worth had a heart attack Friday. Bland, we hope you get well soon. Freddie Kubitza was in the hospital, but is home now. Freddie, we hope you are feeling better.

Door prizes were drawn and the

winners were: youth ® Timmy Pavelka, and adult — Rosemarie Banik.

After a delicious fried chicken dinner, we all enjoyed music by the High Noon band.

Our next meeting will be Sept.

10th; see you then.

Fraternally, Dorothy Banik Reporter SPJST — A REPORT ON THE SKRHAK-SIIEREK REUNION The descendants of -John and Katherine Skrhak and Martin and Agnes Sherek met for their, first reunion Saturday, July 29th, 1978, at the VFW Hall in Circleville.

There were over 200 relatives attending this event from: Celina, Granger, Carrollton, Rogers, Dorchester, Tioga, Keller, Temple, Bryan, Pilot Point, Taylor, Austin, Belton, Dallas, Holland, Sherman, Gainesville, Houston, Oenaville, Huntsville, Pflugerville, DeSota, Beliville and McGregor; and from El Reno, Oklahoma, and North Carolina.

Recognition was given to the following persons: Oldest — Mrs. Katherine Sherek (age 82) of Pilot Point Youngest — Charlotte Rails (41/2 months), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Rails of Houston Traveling the farthest distance — Diana Sherek of Camp LaJuene, North Carolina, and Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Sherek of El Reno, Okla.

Plans were made to have the 2nd annual Skrhak-Sherek reunion the last Saturday of July, 1979.

Fraternally, Rosie Craft - SPJST -LODGE NO. 79 and SOKOL CORPUS CHRISTI Dear Members: Our lodge and Sokol met Sunday, Aug. 13th at the new building with President Frank C. Sacky presiding. The pledge to the flag was led by our president.

Secretary Monta Foster read the minutes of the previous meeting which were approved. Correspondence was read.

There were eight new members admitted and two policies of enlarge insurance; total $59,000.

(The only names given were: Carl Meadows; Marie Meadows, and Henrietta Pavelka.)

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On one wall of the museum room at Lodge No. 79, Corpus Christi, are (L to R) picture of the Kostoryz family, founders of the original "Bohemian Colony" project; a picture of the plaques received, a picture of Sister John Stasa (deceased) and Brother John Stasa. members were accepted.

Since there is a special extra room for the library, museum and archives, yours truly made a motion that we elect a librarian and at the same time nominated Sister Anna M. Stransky Moss. Brother Jerry Elmer volunteered to be an assistant. The motion passed and carried. Sister Moss can master three languages: Czech, English, and Spanish; and Brother Eisner can master four languages: Czech English, German, and Spanish.

The start already has been made by the certificate from the American Sokol Organization Headquarters of Chicago, Ill., a picture of the five members of the Stanley L. Kostoryz family, including wife Eliska, daughters Klara and Lillian; one son, Ervin; and from John and Albino Stasa reward certificates; all in glassed frames fastened on the walls. President Gene Lehnert expressed his thanks to all who take a part to finish the new hall.

The next meeting will be held Thursday, Sept. 14th at 7 p.m. for Lodge 79, and for Sokol meeting at 8 p.m.

Fraternally yours, John Stasa SPJST —

LODGE NO. 79, and SOKOL CORPUS CHRISTI Dear Editor, Fellow Readers of the Vestnik: Recalling the grand opening of our new SPJST Lodge 79 and Sokol home building, I was just thinking of the many brothers and sis-

ters and friends we have who traveled from far and near to help make the opening not only grand, but great! Without all of you who came, all the work our local members did would have been for nothing. To say the grand opening was a success would be a understate ment. It was a huge success and all of our members who worked so hard toward this end are to be congratulated. Aug. 4th, 5th, and 6th, will live in my memory as three wonderful days. Seeing so many of my old friends and meeting so many new ones was a beautiful experience I'll never forget.

We have two of the greatest organizations in the world — the SPJST and Sokol. I am proud and, at the same time, humble to be able to belong to both of them.

I am very fortunate and grateful too, to have such a heritage.

Thanks to all of you who came to Corpus Christi. Nazdar!

Fraternally, Anna Marie Moss SPJST Lodge 79 VP and Sokol CC Fin. Secy.

- SPJST — CZECH LANGUAGE CLASS TAUGHT AT DEL MAR COLLEGE The Czech language classes will be taught at Del Mar College in Corpus Christi. The classes for the students will be as follows: Czech beginners, from 4 to 6 p.m. (if enough students register); Czech beginners 6 to 8 p.m.; Czech intermediate, 8 to 10 p.m. These classes will be held Wednesday night, ??? September 1979.

T-shirts are the "in" thing these days and here is a young Sokol who greeted everyone in true Sokol-Texas style. Guess who he is: Talon Milan's twin?

Registration for the fall semester begins Monday, Aug. 28th through Aug. 31st, from 1 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.; and then after Friday, Sept. 1st, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon, and 1 to 4 p.m., that is until class time. Remember, the college will be closed all day Labor Day. Registration will take place at the LaPalma Room of the E. L Harvin Centex, located on the east Campus of Del Mar College, Corpus Christi. Location of classrooms will be announced through the Adult Education Office, 512881-6328.

The cost of registration for the course will be $22.50 tuition fee, plus $20 for travel fund for the instructor. The course is for 15 weeks for 30 hours of class time. Joseph Bittersmann will be the instructor.

The Czech language class is selling tickets for the Moravanka Ensemble dance scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 21st at the new SPJST Lodge No. 79 and Sokol building.

For more information contact a Czech language student, or Helen Pavelka, chrnn., at 512-387-13841, or write to me at Rt. 4, Box 118, Robstown, Tx 78380.

Fraternally, Helen Pavelka Czech Class Comm.

Wednesday, August 23. 1978

17 Phone 817 582-2555 For further information concerning the contents and structure Of the course itself contact: C. S. (Woody) Smith, Instructor Texas A&M University College Station, Tx 77843 Dept. of Modern Languages — SPJST —

FAMILY REUNIONS C. S. (WOODY) SMITH C. S. (Woody) Smith studied Slavic languages (Russian and Czech) at the University of Texas at Austin where he received his Master's Degree in Slavic Languages.

This will be his second year to teach Czech at Texas A&M University. This year he has both a beginner's class and a second year class. He led the Summer Language Program to Czechoslovakia during the summers- of 1976 and 1977.

Woody is 26 years old and was born in Brownwood; he has been an active member of the U of T Czech Club and the University Czech • Singers. * * CZECH COURSES MITRED AT HILL JUNIOR COLLEGE A course in beginning conversational Czech will be offered this fall at Hill Junior College, Hillsboro. Anyone in the North Central Texas area who is interested in learning to speak Czech, whether he has had Czech classes before or not, is urged to register for this course.

Classes will meet on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 0:30 p.m. in Room 115A of the main building at HJC (if enough students enroll, a second section at a different time may be started).

Registration for the course will be Aug. 14-23 and also during the first class period on Aug. 29th. Fees for the class are $30. for in-district people and $35 for out-of-district people.

For more information concerning registration, contact: Mr. Louis Allen Dean of Student Development Hill Junior College P.O. Box 619, Hillsboro, Tx 76645

Surovik- Ned balek Reunion The annual Surovik-Nedbalek reunion will be held at the Nelsonville Hall in Nelsonville, Sunday, Sept. 17th, 1978. Each family is asked to bring a basket lunch with a family-style lunch served. Drinks, plates, and forks will be provided.

We encourage all to come and join in food fellowship.

Lillian Beasley Secretary -Treasurer — SPJST —

BULLETIN BOARD District Meetings DISTRICT FALL MEETINGS The District III fall meeting will be held Sunday, Sept. 24th, at Lodge 35, Elk. * * The District V Fall meeting will be held Sunday, October 8th, 1978 at Lodge 142, Houston. * * District VI fall meeting will be held Sunday, Oct. 15th at St. Joseph's Parish Hall in Inez, with Lodge No. 143, Inez, and Lodge. No. 32, Victoria, as host and co-host. * * The District VII fall meeting will be held Sunday, Nov. 5th, with Lodge 185, New Braunfels hosting the meeting.

SPJST —

YOUTH SECTION Youth Activity Calendar STATE EVENTS: State Royalty — Sept. 30, Lodge No. 47, Seaton.

— SPJST ---

District III Meeting at Lodge No. 35, Elk Sept. 24, 1978

From The. District Youth Counselors DISTRICT II CAMP This is a report on our 1978 camp held at camp Val Verde July 29th through Aug. 4th. We had a total of 65 teenagers and 18 leaders, chaperones, and staff people for a total of 83 for the first three days and 80 juniors and 21 leaders and staff for a total of 101 for the final three days.

The weather was with us and stayed a little cooler than usual.

The children had a good time and we had no serious injuries at camp.

Both groups were very cooperative and the leaders and chaperones did an excellent job taking care of their groups. The schedule was a little slower than in the past, but yet we started each day with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. and continued until midnight with the teens and until 10 p.m. with the juniors, so we had a full day every day.

The youth department and yours truly wish to thank each of the leaders and chaperones and the staff, including the parents and all of the children for the help and the joy that we shared together while attending camp. Thanks a lot to everyone who helped in any way.

We had a very unfortunate accident happen to four of our youths from Lodge No. 18, Elgin, while they were returning home from camp. The driver, Herman Ging, ran off the road on a curve only about two miles from home. Injured in the accident were Herman Ging, Patrick Jones, Amy Magonye and Paula Staton. Herman received a broken nose and body bruises.

Patrick received body bruises. Amy has a broken leg and facial bruises.

These three are now home from the hospital and doing fine. Paula was the most unfortunate and received a broken leg and arm and facial bruises; she is still in the Austin hospital, but is also feeling much better, so it seems that the Lord was with us that the tragedy was not worse and that, after a couple of months, these' youths will be back to normal. All of us in the district, especially those who attended camp with you, have their thoughts on these youths and send best wishes for a speedy recovery.

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DISTRICT II CAMP — Glenn Cross, a group leader from Crockett, is shown with the boys painting on their T-shirts while at Camp Val (AK Dist. II Camp photos submitted by DYC Fr. Klinkovsky) Verde.

slow our pace in the SPJST activities, and give the youth time to attend their school activities and take care of their studies.

We are still planning on one more District II activity this fall but it will be on Sunday afternoon. Details on this will be available at a later date.

Best wishes for good grades to all of the youth club members who are going back-to-school or college.

A few words about the Big Foot in one of the pictures. He was a staff member who worked with the horses; his name is Tracy Moss. We certainly had no intentions of scaring any certain children but we told them a big foot monster was coming to visit their cabin and he didn't come the first night so the second night one of the leaders said "I wish Big Foot would come to our cabin because that is all the children are talking about," so several adults and Big Foot went to visit the cabins, but before Big Foot would leave a cabin he would take off his mask and tell them he was Tracy and not to be afraid so then they all finally were happy after they had seen Big Foot and that is why we said that we captured him, so everyone could see him, Thanks, Tracy!

Fraternally, Frank Klinkovsky Dist. II Youth Couselor — SPJST

From The Lodge Youth Leaders

Juniors enjoying swimming with Curtis Young in the pool at camp.

They also enjoyed giving Curtis a hard time. What a good way to keep cool!

Excluding this mishap, our camp was a great success.

The District II fall meeting was held Aug. 13th, at Lodge 29, Taylor.

The attendance was not as great as was expected but I can say for those who attended all stated that they had a very enjoyable afternoon. Thanks a lot to all of you Who attended and those who didn"t missed out and must plan on attending next year.

Just two days before our district fall meeting, we received sad news

about the death of our District II president, Brother Hubert Gorubec, who died of a heart attack at the age of 63. All the members of District II send our sympathy to the family of Brother Gorubec because he was a faithful member of our Society and will be missed by all who knew him. May honor and glory be given to his memory and forever.

The State YAD will be over IR the time this is printed and only the State Royalty remains as we

LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Members and Readers: The youth club meeting was held Aug. 4th with a good attendance.

Our youth reported a very good time at District III camp. In fact they are ready to go back next year. Those who attended camp were: Darrell Uptmor, David Dobecka, Damen Perez, Delores Dobecka, Theresa Dobecka and Shirley Dobecka, with chaperones Sister Lydia Dobecka and Assistant Youth Leader Rose Uptmor (part-time).

The club members went to the rest home Aug. 9th to present a program andiperformed the Beseda to the residents at the home. They enjoyed it very much. We also brought food to them.

On Aug. 10th, the youth club

Wednesday, August 23, 1978 rode in the West Rodeo parade.

Several of us attended State YAD at Temple Junior College on Aug. 20th.

Westfest will be held Sept. 2nd and 3rd, and this year our youth club will again have a booth selling kolache, strudels, bread, coffee, cake, and SPJST District III cookbooks. Parents and members, we will need a lot of help baking pastry so we are asking for your help; it will be appreciated. Our youth also discuseed having a float on the parade. We are now taking orders for Christmas cards plus other holiday items and knives. We have samples of these things, so place in your order early.

Birthdays for August are: Denaria Perez, Donna Rieger, Delores Dobecka, Shirley Dobecka, Larry Hrornadka and Karen Hykel. Terry Ilykel brought the cake. Thank you, Terry! Delores will bring the cake for September. I will see you Friday.

Fraternally, Willie Mae Sehuetz Youth Leader - SPJST -

Letters From The Youth "COUNTRY STORE" SUNDAY, AUG. 27, 1978 AT LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Various items will be for sale.

Also the Snook Volunteer Firemen will have their annual barbecue dinner, starting at 11 a.m. and continuing until 1 p.m. A cake auction will begin at 1 p.m. and there will be a dance, beginning about 4 or 4:30 p.m.

Come out for a day of fun, good food and fellowship, The Youth Club - SPJST — LODGE NO. 179, WARRENTON Dear Readers, The Warrenton Lodge 179 Youth Club met Aug. 10th for their regular business meeting. Vice President Denise Wagner called the meeting to order, with Melissa Wickel leading the pledge of allegiance.

Secretary Lyn Leonhardt read the minutes, followed by reports from Jeanette Schoenst, assistant youth leader. Treasurer, Melissa Wickel, gave the treasurer's report.

The feast was the main topic of

business. We will have a cake walk with each member bringing a wrapped cake. The schedule, tickets, and signs will be done by Denise Wagner and Lyn Leonhardt.

Sue Lyn Schoenst will work up work schedule for the snowcone stand. We will be selling tickets. We will draw the winning tickets during the dance. Lyn Leonhardt will check for prizes.

It was discussed to have a disco dance in November with invitations to be sent to the surrounding lodges. We would sell hamburgers and drinks.

Paula Key called attention to the change in State YAD, which will be history when you read this.

It was decided that those who have not seen "Star Wars" to try to get together from the 21st to the 25th. We also decided to see "Grease" when it comes to a local theater.

We welcome two new adult helpers, Sue Harper and Carol Benton, who also presented the program; and also two new youth members, Ann Margaret and Susan Harper.

Don't forget our feast at Round Top Rifle Association Hall, Sept.

10th, starting at 11 a.m. and continuing until 10:30 p.m. There will be dinner, cake walk, auction, ball game, German singing, and a dance starting at 6 p.m. with music by the South Texas Bohemian Cowboys.

Fraternally, Sue Lyn Sehoenst (8-15-78) Reporter SPJST —

LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Dear Readers, Our monthly meeting was called to order by Vice President Jo Ann Martinek at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 9th.

Janet Martinek led the pledge of allegiance.

Secretary's minutes were read and approved as read.

Treasurer Laure Krajca gave the treasurer's report.

Under old business we discussed camp which was July 25-28th. We also discussed the movie we went to July 19th.

For new business we discussed a swimming party which was set for Aug. 17th at Sokol, at 7 p.m.

Missy Macelik made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Karen Honza seconded the motion.

Laure Krajca won the door prize.

After the meeting we had refresh-

ments.

Fraternally, Naney Martinek (8-12-78) Secretary SPJST —

LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Dear Vestnik Readers, The Talton SPJST Youth Club held its summer outing and monthly meeting at the American Legion Park in El Campo on Sunday, Aug. 6th.

Before the meeting the members enjoyed swimming in the afternoon.

The meeting was then called to order by President Karen Kahanek.

The pledge was led by Jennifer Dluhos. Minutes and the treasurer's report were read and approved.

State YAD was discussed and then Mrs. Dorotik handed out checks for those having 500 points and over, who didn't place in the district point system.

Poems were read by Karen Kahanek and Michelle Srubar, and the club entertained the adults with some songs.

Our guest speaker was Miss Mary Mrnustik, president of the adult lodge.

Door prize winners were Jennifer Krpec, Anthony Kresta, Stephanie Roye, Kelly Krutilek, Yvonne Kresta, and Keith Kresta.

Birthdays were recognized for the month of August, and the meeting was adjourned.

We then enjoyed a hamburger supper. We want to thank Elmer Treumer for making the hamburgers for us.

Fraternally, Vicki Dorotik (12) (8-14-78) Reporter SPJST --

LODGE NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE Dear Readers, The Hallettsville Youth Club held its monthly meeting Aug. 13th; this was also the date of our annual Family Day. Our charity for July was to the National Federation of the Blind; and our other charity for August was to the Hallettsville Ambulance Service.

For September we planned a fishing party on Sept. 1st.

The following persons are the lucky winners of our prizes: 1.Box of groceries — Kim Drozd 2. Barbecue grill — Mrs. John Holy 3. Crisco — Sandra Voskamp

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SOW of the District II junior campers are watering the river dam while on a trail ride.

hqs sts below

Andther group of campers making flowers at the camp's craft hut, with Waders, L to R: Lanette Wigginton, Leona Stalmach, and Betty Maiovete.

4. Tide -- Marlyn Sevcik 5. Sugar -- Alfonse Holy.

Our door prizes were won by Do. lores Holy (lady), Albert Kahanek (Man), and Roxanne Svetlik (youth).

We would like to thank all the peoPle who helped out in the kitchen and all those who brought lood for dinner, and donated prizes.

We •would especially like to thank the People who supported us in our money-making projects.

Fraternally, Denise Vasek (8-18-78) Vice President

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Members: District V YAD was held July 30th, 1978. There were about 100 contestants in talent and crafts combined. We really had a lot of fun. Everyone was so good and all of the crafts were beautiful. Although not everyone won, the only way to be a winner is to be a contestant first.

Aug. 12th Lodge 88 Youth Club had a youth club meeting and afterward we went to Hidden Valley Skating Rink. Aside from a few bumps, bruises and falls, we had a

great time.

Aug. 13th Lodge 88 had their homecoming. There were games and rides galore; it rained but that didn't stop us, we kept on playing.

All of us had a lot of fun.

Fraternally, (8-17-78) Debra Dobesh (11) SPJST — LODGE NO. 117, ROBSTOWN Dear Readers, The members from District VU youth clubs returned late Thursday, Aug. 3rd from Camp Idlewilde; this is where our camp was held this year, it is located on the Guadalupe River at Comfort, Texas..

Along with Robstown youth members, members from Floresville and New Braunfels also attended camp. The camp started July 31st with a noon meal which was followed by swimming, outdoor games, a campfire, sing along, and an induction ceremony for first time campers. All of this was a lot of fun.

The next day the activities held were: folk dancing, trampoline, fabric painting, outside games and swimming. Everyone enjoyed these activities very much. That night a party followed by a dance, and the same night it started raining, but by bedtime it was pouring.

Due to the heavy rain, the river rose and the electric power lines crossing it broke and the camp was without electricity. The camp activities continued even though the electricity was out. We did the things we could and the things that didn't require electricity. Although we were in no danger whatso ever, parents started calling; so then on Thursday morning all of us packed up and left for home at 2 p.m., arriving home at 7:45 p.m.

We enjoyed camp and are looking forward to next year.

Fraternally, Frances McDonald (14) (8-17-78) Secretary SPJST --

LODGE NO. 48, BEYERSVILLE Dear Members and Friends: We held our meeting Saturday, Aug. 5th at 7:30 p.m.

We have three new members, Ellen Hejl, Karl Wuensche and Paula Wuensche.

After the meeting we had hot dogs and ice cream. Thanks to those who made these for us because they were both good.

We had our swimming party at 8

Wednesday . , August 23, 1978

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Youth Leadc...s Pat Tonm.stik, Norma Cavanaugh, Dale Jezisek, Leona Stalmach, Gloria Ebner, and the two unidentified children are busy making flowers. The ladies worked with the crafts as instructors, and Norma and Leona were group chaperones.

LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN Dear Members: Lodge No. 18 Youth Club was called to order by President Carolyn Ging.

Mark Samuelson led us in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.

There were 22 members and one adult present at the meeting.

Old business was that the trip to Gardner State Park would be cancelled, and we will go to Bastrop at the river, instead. The Sept. 30th social we were going to have, will not be held because State Royalty will be held on the same day.

New business was discusqed and we decided to send $50 to Jerry Lewis Telethon. We also voted to have a hayride Sept. 23rd. We will meet at the hall about 7 p.m.; from the hall we will go to Bastrop Lake at the south shore and have a wiener roast.

Youth Leader Pat Young reminded us to be thinking of booths for the fall festival. The booths so far will be a spookhouse, ring toss, toilet tissue throw, cake walk and a fish pond. We will also have several contests such as: pie eating, chug-a-lug (18 and over is beer, 17 and under is soda pop).

At the end of the day we will have a pie throw.

I will see you at the next meeting on Sept. 30th.

Fraternally, Paula Peterson (16) (8-17-78) Vice President SPJST --

Pictured with the mast is "Big Foot" Tracy Moss. It took us three days to capture this beast because he was scaring everyone at camp. Others in the picture are, L Gloria Ebner and Dale Jezisek. p.m. Tuesday, July 25th at Murphy Park. All members attending had a lot of fun. Afterward we went to the Dairy Queen for a snack.

I enjoyed camp very much. I met many new friends while attending.

Thank you, Mr. Klinkovsky and everyone else who made camp so enjoyable. Our thanks also to Ms. Leona Stalmach and Ms. Olin Bair

for taking the juniors to camp, and Ms. Bob Nauer for taking our teenagers to camp.

I went to the District II fall meeting Aug. 13th at Taylor. The children went swimming and/or golfing. All members and I had fun.

Denisse Wuensche (11) (8-17-78) Reporter

LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Dear Readers, Our monthly meeting was held July 21st at Flag Pole Hill.

The old business was discussed about YAD. All winners were asked to stand up and everyone was thanked for entering YAD. Our new business was about camp. We had 25 members who planned to attend camp.

Fraternally, (8-10-78) Eugene Reznik SPJST --

LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Readers, August 4th was our youth club meeting. We had a good meeting.

We are working hard.

We sang "Happy birthday" to Karen Hykel, Shirley Dobecka, Delores Dobecka, Denaria Perez, Larry Hromadka, Rose Uptmor and Georgia Wachsmann.

Fraternally, (8-14-78) Lanette Hykel

22 , LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Members: Westfest is going to be held Sept. 2nd and 3rd. We are going to have a booth and we will sell homemade bread, kolaches and strudel.

I hope you will come see us.

Fraternally, (8-14-78) Terry Hykel SPJST — LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Dear Vestnik Readers, The Talton Youth Club met on Sunday, Aug. 6th; it was a real good turnout and was a fun day; we went swimming, then we had our meeting, after the meeting we had hamburgers and all the trimmings and sweets for dessert.

Different people read poems on back-to-school, we also sang songs and played a game.

We went to the El Campo Museum, which was very interesting.

The first place winners were getting ready for State YAD. Fraternally, (8-16-78) Michelle Srubaz (9) - SPJST —

LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Dear Readers, We held our monthly meeting Aug. 9th, at '7;30 p.m.

We discussed a swimming party for Aug. 17th at Sokol Hall and a trip to Six Flags on Sept. 17th.

We also talked about camp and showed the pictures taken there.

Everyone enjoyed Camp Val Verde, especially the swimming and horses. I wish to thank everyone who helped at camp.

Our next meeting will be held Sept. 13th. I hope to see everyone there.

Fraternally, (8-16-78) Lisa Rejcek (10) SPJST — LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Dear Vestnik Readers, Our monthly meeting •was called to order Aug. 9th at 7:30 p.m. by Vice President Jo Ann Martinek.

The secretary's minutes were read and approved, also the treasurer's report was given and approved.

Under old business we discussed the two movies we saw which were "Hot Lead and Cold Feet" and "The Madcap Adventures of Mr. Toad."

We all enjoyed the shows. We also talked about District III camp.

This year we had a very good attendance from our lodge which included 16 members, 3 leaders, and

VEST/1M each leader brought a child that was not of age. Everyone said they had a good time.

For new business we discussed a swimming party and a trip to Six Flags.

Under money-making ideas we talked about having a dance, and a bake sale.

The meeting was then adjourned and refreshments were served.

Fraternally yours, Inure Ann Krajca (8-12-78) Treasurer -- SPJST

The Following Letters were Held Over from Last Week LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Readers, The Southern District III Youth Club had a swim day Aug. 2nd, at the West Playdium Swimming Pool.

After we swam awhile we had a picnic-type supper there and then went swimming again. We all had a very enjoyable time. State YAD will be Aug. 20th. It will be held at Temple Junior College. I hope to see a lot of people from all over the state there.

Fraternally, (8-9-78) Theresa Dobecka SPJST —

LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK Dear Readers, Our regular August meeting was well attended. Afterward Mrs. Ella Jakubik, our honorary grandmother, treated us to ice cream, and Lori Kovar brought some homemade cookies. Thanks to Mrs. Jakubik and Lori!

The movie we attended was enjoyed by all.

Our project for this month is selling tickets on a barbecue pit to be given away Aug. 27th at the Firemen's Barbecue. If you wish to purchase tickets to help our youth, please contact a Lodge No. 9 member. We will also have a country store at this barbecue event.

Fraternally, Becky Englemann Treasurer (8-8-78) - SPJST —

LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK Dear Readers, Our monthly meeting was held Aug. 2nd and was well attended with 17 members, 6 visitors and 7 adults present.

We discussed going to see a movie. We went to a movie on Aug. 4th and it was enjoyed by all of

us.

Mrs. Faust was our speaker and she presented a very good speech on selling tickets. Thank you, Faust!

Fraternally, Sherri Englemann (14) (8-8-78) SPJST —

LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Readers, Mrs. Schuetz reported how much we made on our games, fish pond, and cake walk. We did real well for it being such a hot day; it was 107 degrees.

We worked the day before and the day after. Our chicken dinner was delicious. The cooks did a great job. We thanked them.

Fraternally, Karen Hykel (8-7-78) Secretary SPJST — LODGE NO. 48, BEYERSVILLE I have returned from Camp Val Verde and boy did I have a great time! I enjoyed horseback riding, archery, swimming, and all the other things we did. I would like to thank my youth leader, plus all those who made this possible; especially, I would like to thank the SPJST. Saturday, Aug. 5th, after our meeting, we had hot dogs and homemade ice cream. Afterward we had a grand time playing ball.

After the District II fall meeting Aug. 13th, I also enjoyed the swimming party we had.

Fraternally, (8-9-78) Billy Pfeiffer - SPJST --LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Readers, Our youth club monthly meeting was held Friday night, Aug. 4th, after the adult meeting.

I went to summer camp at Val Verde. It was my first time to go and I am looking forward to going next year.

We are practicing the Beseda for the West Fest and also making plans for our booth.

I'll see all of you at our Friday night socials.

Fraternally, (8-9-78) Darrell Uptmor - SPJST — LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Readers, Our meeting was held Aug. 4th.

We planned our work schedule for West Fest. David Dobecka is our

Wednesday, August 23, 1978 new telephone chairman. We also discussed Six Flags and we may go there Oct. 8th.

The next youth club meeting will be Sept. 10th.

Fraternally, (8-7-78) Bobby Hykel — SPJST — LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Readers, The August birthday celebrants were Karen Hykel, Shirley and Delores Dobecka, Larry Hromadka, Denaria Perez, Donna Rieger, Rose Uptmor and Georgie Wachsmann.

Terry Hykel brought the cake and Delores Dobecka will bring the cake next month.

Fraternally, (8-7-78) Edward Hykel SPJST

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 30, Talton, in behalf of our membership, express our sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, EDWIN SOCHA, JR., who passed away July 7th, 1978, at his home in San Antonio.

Brother Socha was born in California Dec. 24th, 1933, and was self-employed.

Brother Socha was a lifetime member of Lodge' No. 30.

Rosary was recited at the Triska Funeral Home, with Rev. James Brunner officiating.

Funeral services were held at St. Phillip's Catholic Church and interment was in the church cemetery.

Survivors include his father, Edwin Socha, Sr.; a sister, Mrs. Lea Hibbetts; and grandmother, Mrs. John Socha,.

May our departed brother rest in

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Resolution Committee: Lottie Krutilek Connie Krutilek — SPJST — EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 184, Moulton, in behalf of all our members, do hereby express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge sister, EDITH TOUSEK, who passed away Thursday, May 18, 1978, in a San Antonio hospital, at the age of 65.

Funeral services were conducted Sunday, May 21st at St. Joseph's Church in Moulton, with the Rev. Robert Schmidt officiating. Interment was in the Moulton Catholic Cemetery.

At the time of her death, Sister Tousek was a member of Lodge No. 184.

Survivors include her husband, Charles E. Tousek; one daughter, three sons, and nine grandchildren.

May our departed sister rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Helen Vasek Mary Valenta Frank C. Wagner SPJST — EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 184, Moulton, in behalf of all our members, do hereby express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, WILLIE MICULKA, who passed away Saturday, June 10th at the Shiner Hospital, at the age of 82 years.

Funeral services were held Monday, June 12th at Zion Lutheran Church in Moulton, with Rev. Julius Holm officiating; burial followed in Moulton City Cemetery.

Brother Miculka was a veteran of World War I and was associated for 40 years with the Farmer's and Merchant's State Bank in Moulton.

He held positions from bookkeeper to vice president.

While a young man at the age of 20, he joined the SPJST at Lodge No. 27 which is now Lodgt No. 184, and was a member of the Society for 62 years.

Survivors include one brother and two sisters.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Helen Vasek Mary Valenta Frank C. Wagner (Editor's note: Brother Miculka served on the Publication Committee from 1968 to 1976 and was a very level-headed and fraternal member.)

— SPJST — EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 63, Sweet Home, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed lodge sister, AGENS VACLAVIH, who passed away Tuesday, March 28th, 1978 in a Yoakum nursing home, at the age of 60.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 30th, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Yoakum, with Rev. Michael O'Shaughnessy officiating. Burial followed in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery.

Sister Vaclavik was born April 9th, 1917, at Dilworth, Gonzales County, Texas.

Survivors include five sons, Rudolph Vaclavik of Bay City, Edwin and Patrick Vaelavik, both of Yoakum, Milton Vaclavik of Wharton, and Eugene Vacla,vik of Houston; her mother, Mrs. Ignac Peterek of Yoakum; a brother, Ignac Peterek, Jr., of Cuero, and eight grandchildren.

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

Resolution Committee: Mildred Bolech Millie Kutac Earline Zabransky SPJST —

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth, in behalf of our membership, express our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, PAUL ALLEN BROWN, who passed away Tuesday, July 11, at the age of 16 years.

Paul was a lifetime member of Lodge 154.

Survivors include his father, Billy Paul Brown; mother, Pricilla Fox; stepfather, George Fox; stepmother, Cheryl Brown; sisters, Denisa and Tammy Brown; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Pearl M. Brown, all of Fort Worth; maternal grand-

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Death Claims Paid in July, 1978 TEMPLE, TEXAS AUGUST 1, 1978 Death Claim No.

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Lodge No. Location 84

Date of Death

Age.

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JC-830 & C-57992 32 12973 Rud. Janota Victoria 1- 8-28 5-31-78 75 0-534 15 Buckholts 6- 9-78 12974 Floyd W. Frits 12-29-34 63 0-2474 D-24134 W-54775 44 6-14-78 12975 Alois J. Petrusek Industry 9- 3-54 72 D-3389 26 6- 1-78 Skidmore 10-21-06 95 A-1868 12976 Ludmila Harms 12977 Billy Colvin 25 6-15-78 58 0-13198 5- 1-57 Ennis 12978 Marie Jelinek 25 2-12-11 6-21-78 Ennis 90 A-1642 12979 Albeit C. Brezina 142 6- 3-78 61 9-19-61 W-26359 Houston 12980 George Miculka Pd-up 133 4-24-78 65 93 9- 9-32 Karnes City 12-981 Joseph Bertrand 5-30-78 1-21-76 59 0-66755 173 Galveston 6- 9-78 86 A-8360 12982 Marie (Mary) Manna 76 Wichita Falls 12-11-21 12983 Frank P. Sweeny 5-28-78 1-15-54 53 E-676 112 Guy 12984 Sadie O. Frazier 4-21-78 73 B-1107 6-11-34 88 Houston 68 W-61356 7- 2-74 6- 3-78 12985 Mary E. Donaghe 88 Houston 13986 Henry Mazur 80 A-7629 5-20-78 11-16-19 160 San Angelo 12987 Alfonse L. Siptak 63 6- 4-78 C-2926 & 3-20-36 Bleiblerville 33 0-13004 C-32072 12988 Laura Baca K-13 68 1 6-11-78 Fayetteville 2-10-47 12989 Wm. Miculka 184 82 A-352 6-10-78 6-13-15 Moulton 9 12990 Frank R. Skopik 80 A-6955 6-14-78 10- 6-18 Snook 12991 William B. Terrell 69 E-559 & 151 6-25-78 1- 1-53 Wharton E-649 12992 Albino, Janicek 24 5-23-78 53 D-2343 & Cyclone 6- 7-48 E-72780 12993 Joe Dudzienski 71 79 Corpus Christi 12-21-38 6-30-78 C-4813 12994 Emmett B. Vanecek 29 7-12-78 C-5565 & Taylor 5- 6-40 69 C-12040 12995 Joe E. Miller, III 88 Houston 6- 8-78 JE-25226 1- 6-61 17 12996 John R. Luksa 25 Ennis 7-15-78 A-15474 6-17-23 80 12997 Edwin Socha, Jr. 30 Talton 7- 7-78 JS-367 10-11-44 34 12998 John Matus 134 Crowell 7- 8-17 7- 6-78 A-1347 88 12999 Ruby B. Martinek 92 Fort Worth 7-11-78 54 D-2419 12-15-48 13000 Frank Svrcina, Jr. 29 Taylor 7-17-78 72 0-8067 12- 1-46 To the bereaved survivors of our deceased brothers and sisters, the Supreme Lodge expresses its heartfelt sympathy.

Fraternally yours, Leonard D. Mikeska, Secretary-Treasurer 12972 Barbara Jean Kure

parents, Mr. and Mrs. Grover A. Watson of Newark.

Services were conducted Friday, at 2 p.m., at Lucas Memorial Chapel, with Rev. Desmond Evans and Rev. Ronnie McManus officiating.

Interment was in Bluebonnet Hills Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Marty Rader, Nathan Burgess, Dwayn Justice, Les Baker, Jeff Ferrell and John Riley.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Dallas

Date of Admission

Resolution Committee: Mary Hale Rose Steinman Mary Pavey SPJST -

FAMILY REUNIONS Pavelka Reunion The 1978 annual Pavelka reunion will be held Sept. 3rd at the SPJST Lodge. No. 35, in Elk. All descendants of Joseph and Mary Pavelka are urged to attend and make this

a most successful gathering. Each family is asked to bring enough food for their family and their guests. Plates, silverware, napkins, drinks and bread will be furnished.

Each family is asked to bring a prize for the games. A public dance will begin at 8 p.m., with music

by Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five. Hoping to see you there.

Puplicity Committee: Eugene Pavelka Billy Kubitza Janie Brewer - WAIT

PODPORA LIDSKOST BRATRSTVI cast Ceski tiedni organ Slevanske rodporsjiei Jednoty Statu Texas, :shame' rekti 11197 ROCNiK 66

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Z reclaim Pamatujte na otevteni nove sine tadu eislo DobrY &vat, Burleson 25., 26., a 27. srpna. * Westfest 2. a 3. zitti se bliti. Vitt redaktor doufa., ie zas bude veselo a mnozi patele se sejdou. Doufal jsem, ze letos to udelame trochu utletchtilejti proto ze je 60. vyroei prohlateni neodvislosti deskoslovenske Republiky letos (bylo to ovtem v roce 1918, kdy President osvoboditel Tomtit G. Masaryk to prohlasil) ale vypada, jaksi neni nalada a pochopeni.

SPJST —

TAK VAELICOS Pik Aneika Houdkova Mantele Frank Marus'itkovi a dce ra pi. Rosie 'Trojalkovit odjeli minulY tYden letadlem do Chicaga kde byli hasty mantelt KatarkovYch (p. Kotarek jest synovcem p.

Marutaka) a zaroven se zireastnili svatby u Kotarkil. Jestli jsem do bte rozumela, tak se vdavala dcexa Oni se tam jiste budou miti dobte, cot jinx ptejeme.

Pan Kotexek jest rodakem z Ennis a jeho rodiee jsem velmi dobte znala. Ptejeme vtern ennisekOm pekn* pobyt a tt'astnY navrat zase donut Muj bratr Vilem se navrittil minulY tYden z nemocnice kde se 4. srpna podrobil operaci s dobilm v*sledkem a ja je zase doma a pokraeuje dobte. Bratr jest elenem u tadu 84 zde.

Pant Doris Poltava me sdelila, te maji svfl dim v De Soto na prodej a mini se odstehavat do West, odkud pan Fait pochazi. Velice nerada jsem to slytela, nebot" Foitovi jsou dobti lido a verni ptatele a budem je velmi postradat.

Ale ptejeme jim vte dobre v novem domove. Foitovi jsou elenove .SPJ ST. Ten mit Dallas jest stile WM a vett', nebot' jit daft 05,000 lidi

23. srpna 1978

Od dubna 1977 ptibylo sem prS, 17 tisic osadnikt odjinud. Ovtem, loni byly osady Kleberg, Rylie a Ren ner ptivteleny do dallaskeho okrsku a to hodne tet z yYtilo poet.

Ale denne slytime,ze ze severe se sem houfne stehuji lido. Nektere tovarny stehuji se sem a take American Air Lines main& zaloti zde zakladnu a to by znamenalo pry 1200 zarnestnancfr, kteti by tteba Mi sem do Texasu. Kdo posioucha program na televizi jrnenem "Bowling for Dollars" tak vidi, co je tech ptijetYch z jinYch statri a vtem se zde libi ttebate nekteti nestoji o to horko zde v lete, ale co mateme delat!

Prive me byla sdelena zpriva, pan Larry Petr, syn mantehl Emil PetrovYch se bude t.enit 26. srpna se sl. Jennifer Chen v Presbyterifinskem kostele. Petrovi jsou velmi einni elenove u fludu 84. Ptejeme nastivajicim mantelum vte dobre.

Petrovi (Icelou rodinu) zname velmi dobte nebot' dedeeek a pradedeeek tenicha Frank Petr s rodi nou ptijeli na stejne lodi ze stejneho kraje do Ennis 17. srpna 1892 s mYm dedeekem Houdkem a rodinou. Co by tak asi tito tekli vtemu, kdyby tines mohli ptijit zpetky? Jak se vte zmenilo za tech 86 let, ze anti?

V Nashville, Tennessee jedna 72 lets svobodni Lena zemtela po dlouhem dtrpeni, kdyt jeji nohy byly v zime popilene v otevtenem krbu a do nich se dostala infekce, take fitady ehteli ji donutit, aby obe nohy si dela odejmout. Ona ton bydlela ye starem dome ve kterem nebylo zavedene tadne topent a jen ohnittem se ohfivala.

A kdy byla takove. zima v 1977 tak ona vstrella sve nohy do krbu (fireplace) a take obe byly zachvaceny sneti (gangrene) a leksfi jf tekli, ze mud mit nohy vzaty, ale ona odeptela. Nei to soud rozhodl, tak si. Mary Northern zemtela. Zanechala dluhy vice jak 40 tisk dolarft, ale take mela v

dome 40 svYch °brazil, na ktere ziskala modrou stuhu v roce 1932 na statni vYstave v Tennessee. Ny(ni vettina techto ptinesla od $100 at do $1900, a domov se predal za $40,750. Kdyi tak ptem$lim o torn, tak si myslirn, jak blahovi jsou nekteti lide, to si nedopteji ani to nejnutnejti a ticrti a mamoni a pak to dostane nekdo kdo se bude mit dobte zato — 2e min pratvda? 1,ZdYby byla prodala nektere ty obrazy a zavedla a topeni tak nemusely ji nohy omrznout a pak si je poptilit a z toho umfit.

Inu, nekteti lido neumi si zatidlt ilvot, aby nem ze tivota ui a odejdou a vee zde nechaji.

Naa teskosiovenskfr den se pomain bliif nebot' za dva mesice zde jit bude. Tak si to poznaete a ptijd' to se podivat, vidyt' je to jen jednou za rok. Ten hudebni soubor "Nforavanka bude zde 14. tijna na katolicke sins a pak 15. tijna je Oa den.

Take nezapomeftte ten Westfest ve West dne 2. a 3. zati, snad do to poetof trochu to doby se usadi a nebude takove horko. Asdoufejme!

A ten symposium bude se konat 27. — 28. a 29. tijna v Temple.

Nezapomente na to tit a ptijdte.

a

SPJST --

POZNAMKY K Pft1PRAVOVANE KONFERENCI "tEk V TEXASO" Letos ve dnech 27. -- 29. fijna je v Temple za vedenf prof. Clinton Machanna pod ziatitou Texas A & M University ptipravovina konference "teal v Texasu." Zatimni zpravy k tito vtznamne losti podava obetnik prof. Machanna s hlavidkou A&M university; podrobt4 potad s tadou jintch informaci ma bjit vydan v braid* k tomuto uuelu ted' koncem leta.

Obetnik prof. Machanna vytittein* v anglietine, tet na pfiklad 2x ye Vestniku SPJST, uvadi v ptedbeinem potadu ptipravovaneho zaseditni tot skupinorve rokovini tivotne dilletitS7ch bodO k zachova-

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ZminenS7 °Malik uvidi ke skupinove diskusi na pkiklad tyto otazky: 1.) Ma eeska narodni vetev bSrt zachovina 9 Jestlite je tomu tak, jakkm zpilsobem ize toho dochit? 2.) Upada (anebo odumira) ✓ Texasu desk' jazyk a kultura?

Je vilbec lige° mane Mat jest11te je tomu tak, a co se dit kolera toho uelnit?

Odpoved' k prvni otazce spodiva v principu hamletovske faze: Byt di net*. WYraz bSrt di nebSrt je aktualni vtude v na'aich organizacich zalotentch na vednost jit odealkmi nasimi ptedchildei. Odpoved' k hamletovske otazce v natich spolcich je snadnit a pro katdeho kladna, kdo si uvedomi prod a pro koho byly tyto organizace zaloteny. Tato vedomost kaideho z nas vtak sama osobe nestaei; k zachovani eeskeho charakteru a narodnlho iteelu vtech na.§ich spolkit tu v Texasu je deba neaprostne potadovat od vteho ntednictva techto organizaci pineni do posledniho pismena v:sech zavazkil a povinnosti, ktere na sebe tito Citednici vzall, kdyt niklm nenuceni, se o sve fitady v na:slch organizacich uchazeli. Jelikot zakladnim peneinem na:sich organizaci je desk' jazyk a kultura, tak nejptednejel ,povinnosti ntednictva na§ich spol• je tento prInelp dodriavat a dettinu poutivat i v atednich jednanich a v scluizich. Zavazky a povinnosti k odkazu na:sich peedku stejne pro einovnlky ve svych atadech 20 let jako pro 0tedniky pozdejAi doby. K zachovani eeskeho tivlu tu v Texasu patfebujeme patrlenou representaci vzhledem k venire= procentu lidl nateho plIvodu v tomto state. Tato representace spodiva ptedevAim na ptedstavitelech zdejAlch desko - amerieldch organizaci v jejich *east! na na:Sich eesko - americkfch slavnostech a homadnfrch oslavach ritznfreh etnickfrch skupin, ponevadi touto representaci tito ptedstavitele jen pine zakladni • astavy jejich organizaci zachovini eeskeho jazyka, kultury a tradic JelMot tito pfedstavitele pobirajl ye svkch Atadech vesmes kralovske platy a katdk vSrlet el zajezd k spolkovSrm pry pouze zfiletitostem zaildtuji na konto to neb one desko-americke organiza-

ce, tak je na mists jim zdiiraznit, to dle zakladulho elanku stanov nagich organizaci je jejich povinnosti svou freasti representovat svou organizaci na desko-americkkch slavnostech. Jejich Utast je tet nutna pro representaci Ceske narodni vetve na oslavach hromad ne potadankch rOznkmi etnickkmi skupinami zde v Texasu. Jelikot na ptedstavenkch ye \Teeth naeich organizacich lezi velka zodpovednost k odkazu nagich ptedke. a k desks narodni vetvi, vedouci dinitele naeich spolku, a tim a nag narodni vetve, musi bkt ptikladem svkm dlentim v praci k zachovani desireho jazyka v Texasu a dokazat tak, ze jsou hodni svkch postaveni! Zaverem k mkrn komentum na fleet ntednictva naeich organizaci ponecham na etenalich volbu zda plati nebo neplati pro nas tato ptislovi: "Jake ptedstavenstvo, takoye i elenstvor a "Jak se do lesa tak se i z lesa ozkva!"

"V jednote je sila!" Tato bylo heslo zakladatelir veeeh tu v Texasu deskkeh narodnich spolka, jelikot jim bylo jasnkm, to sousttedene v organizacich (mimo pojistek pro sve eleny) nejusp e—Sneji bude representovana na ge narodni vetev a nejlepe bude uchovana desire, tee. K zachovani odkazu nagich ptedkii, to je eeskeho jazyka, zde v Texasu. mame zde tedy na ge organizace, ktere mail a musi pokraeovat v dilstojne representaci nase etnicke meneiny a v plodne praci usilovat o zachovani eeskeho jazyka. Ve veech techto organizacich mime schorme lidi, nagince, kteki nejsou lhostejni k budoucim osudilm sv'ch organizael a kteti jsou ochotni zapojit se k celostatni akci k zachovani na g krajanske vetve v Texasu.. Navic marne tu tot spolek ESAT, jehot dlenove z celeho Texasu mohou a nearing patfit k jinkm krajanskkm organizacim Tento spolek je nadstranickk a jedinkm Adelem jeho existence je udrtet desk' jazyk a kulturu v tomto state.

Jak docilit zachovani na g krajanske vetve! Tu je ptedevgim nutne zlepgeni situace v zdejgich desko-americkkch organizacich jeljkot tyto spolky jsou pateti na geho narodniho tivota. Ve veech techto organizacich i jejich poboekach je na mists a je nutne de gtinu poutivat. Chce-11 se elenstvo

jineho privodu podilet na tom co bylo nagnei vybudovano, je vhodne jim zdnrazniti, te nebude jim na gkodu zapsat se na eeetinu a ueit se tento jazyk na Lkolnich veeernich kursech, anebo ptImo u odboeek naeich spolku, kde se de g -tinavyuej.Kdrtni&Wlyv Texasu je pottebi eeskeho tisku.

Naginec i Hospodat pini svou hu jak nejlepe je motile; SPJST ma sviij tkdennik Vestnik, kde destiny by melo bkt daleko vie net je tomu tak. K tivotu na geho tivlu jsou nutna, Ceske divadla, pted naeky a filmy; doufejme, to budou obnoveny programy tohoto druhu v Sokole v Houstonu. eeska, vetev zavisi na &skein Akolstvi; vyudovani eeetiny ye gkolach a u organizaci je tieba udrtovat a rozeitovat! K tivotnosti na,:s1 meneiny patti veak i projevy v teetine pti naeich eesko-americkkch slavnostech.

Na nedavnem sokolskem slete tu iHoustone z pozvankch teenikfi to byl jedink biskup Mokkovskk jet zabranil blamati sv'm deskkm vlasteneckkm proslcovem. K zachovani nag krajanske vetve je nutria, me na ve vedeni odboru mladete Nate eesko-americke organizace nemaji ye svkch programech pro mlidet a ye schfizich teto omladiny ani kousek Oen' se zpevu eeskkch pisnidek, nejsou tu ptedna g -kyasoutemldkchnatem'Cske, nebo desko-americke historie, nejsou pokadany vklety pro mladet hromadne na naAe slavnosti v eesko-americkkch osadach (Frt.dek, Praha, Moravia, Hostkn, Dubina, Frenetat, Platonia, Ennis, Rosenberg atd.) a v tatinkch techto kiubech mladkch nejsou kursy eesMho jazyka ureene ptimo pro tuto mladet. V mloxli je budouenost i sila a proto nejduletitejeim bodern k zachovani nisi krajanske vetve na zasedani "&ei v Texasu" bude vyke geni tohoto problemu jet zavinili nekteti ptedstavitele krajanskych organizaci Naverbovanim jinonarodovcil k vedeni nail deskoamericke mladete.

Odpoved' k druhe otazce zda upada anebo odumird nage narodni vetev je celkem jednoduCha pro katdeho, kdo sledoval zde v Texasu na g narodni tivot poslednich 10 — 15 let. Oeska narodni vetev po pozvolnem uskchanc a odumfra ni kraianskeho tivlu se znov ti zazelenala. Z fady okolnosti, kter6

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srpna 1978

zptisobily toto otiveni nateho et- ru nail sily, naeich snah a nanickeho &Am, nejpronikaveji za- tich pray nejlepe katdy dokateme pusobilo obnoveni vyudovani detti- svou treasti na. konferenci "Ceti v ny na univerkte Houstonu a stu- Texasu" ye dnech 27. — 29. kijna v janskYch organizaci naverbevanim Temple a spolupraci na akcich die texasskYch studenti &Wily na, tam vytetenYch .k zachovani naKarlove univ. v Praze. Ac obe ty- geho narodniho tivlu..

Post Scriptum. to vyznamne udalosti se uskutedLetos v dubnu se dotil 60 let nenily v roce 1973, price k jejich zda ru zadala mnohem dfive. I kdyt tistny pracovnik v nakch deskoobe zminene akee byly zapodaty a americkYch organizacich, dlovek vedeny ke koneenemu ispechu jed- zlateho srdce, Emil Matula v San notlivci v Obnoveni vyueovani Antonio. Pozde, ale piece: Mnogadettiny na universite Houston to ja beta tivijO! Oratuluji tet k hyl pisatel techto kadk6, v zatizeni ispechAm Emila Matuly mladeiho (viz Vestnik z druheho srpna t. r., studii v Praze na Karlove universite to byl profesor Josef Skfiva- strana 16); on patfi mezi ty, na nek, pokradovatel dila sveho bra- ktere ,nate narodni vetev je hrda.

Zaverem nekolik komentri k destra, zesnuleho dr. Jana Skfivanka, ke konednemu zdaru houston- ke dasti SPJST Vestniku, Tento Jeho deka east ske akce pfispela tada daltich spo- tydenni dasopis je se zajmem dten jak v Texasu lupracovnika a v zaveru i nate eesko-americke organizace. Od roku tak i mimo tento stat a proto viem 1973 bylo zahajeno nebo obnoveno dopisovatelim v dela se sl. Andvyudovitni dettiny v Texase v ne- kou Houdkovou, katdotYdenni pisa kolika jinYch tkolach, deske uni- telkou "Tak vielicos" naleti uzniversant kiuby zahajily opravdu ak i dik. tivni dinnost, stejne jako na pkiPine souhlasim s bratry Statou klad spolek OESAT; byl zaloten a Vytopilem, te je nam potfebi velmi irspeenY peveckY kroutek ye vice dopisovatel0; sam mel jsem ve Victorii, pied 3 roky, a od to doby Vestniku kadu elankti s pkipominkatdoroene, jsme men v Rosenber- kami na toto terra behem posledgu velmi zdafilY Czech Fest a nich 10 let. Znam osobne nekolik ye West —, West Fest atd. Krajan- desitek schopnYch lidi, diems SPJ ske podniky s delii tradici jako ST — nekteti z rich dokonce eetna pk. Cyrilo-Metociejski slavnost, tinu vyuduji — co se psani do 'desetrnecta jit zde v Houstonu, eesk* k& easti neudastni; podavam jim den statni vYstave v Dallasu, pies touto cestou ruku ke spolupraci k 30 let, Ennis polka festival, Aqua psani do Vestniku desky k prospeFest v Austinu atd. ziskaly tet vet- chu nail narodni veci. Pote gujici je & popularitu otivenim krajanske- veak, ze mezi nami je to zlepteni ho tivota poslednich let. zdravotniho stavu zase bratr JaUdalosti nedivne doby byly a roslav Kleprlik, plilci zprivy od jsou vIsledkem nezittne spolupra- kadu 133 v San Antoniu. ce mnoha krajan9. Minnie, ,raynejNakonec znamym moray skYm vY ti a budouci akce k zachovani nati razem, "At kodka vajikko snese" narodni vetve a k zleptenl situa- dejme odpoved' — dopisavatele i te v krajanskYch organizacfch ne- etenaki eeske easti Vestniku — dojsou tedy vsilim pouze par jedno- mne'nce a pkipadne snaze zastavit tlivct co pfieli s kfitkem po funu- deskou east pc) pl1 tim sjezdu. se anebo vyti psu na rake die Jan J. Karas z Houstonu SPJST domneni nekterYch pseudovlaste79, CORPUS CHRISTI tap CfSLO neckYch pfedstavitelu krajanskYch organizaci. o napravu ve vlast Ctene. redakce, bratit sestry a nIch fadich a price k navratu k narodnimu poslani tnta gich orzaniPfichazim mezi yes s temito zaci neni LidnY radikalismus; to tadky oznamit te na ge schuze fakagdY, kdo objektivne zhodnoti dove. SPJST i sokolska se konaly vgechny dame okolnosti, nazve dne 13. srpna v nove sini v obvyspravnYm pomerem k rodne krvit klY eas ye 2 hodiny odpoledne kiK zachovani nail krajanske vet- dovi a ye 3 hodlny sokolska. Br. vc tomto state je potfebi spolu- Frank C. Sack zahajil schfizi vyprice viech nas z celeho Texasu co zvanim, aby elan povstali a slovernosti americke vlajisme hrdi na svilj pavod.. Podpo-

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Podavany zprivy vYbord byly vie chny pifznive pkijaty. Jelikot nova budova ma svetnici pro knihovnu, museum, a spolkove archivy, tak jsme pottebovall knihovniky.

Na tadost a nevrh pisatele techto kadka, jednomyslne byla zvolena sestra Anna Mar;e Moss, ktera plynne ovlada tki jazyky: desky, anglickY a tpanelskY. Bratr Jerry Eisner byl take lednomyslne zvolen yYpornocnym knihovnikem. On oviacia etyki jazyky desky, anglicky, nemecky atpanelskY. Pisatel techto zprav uz ueinil zaeatek; urnistnil tam obrazy. Jak budu nadelany police, pak budou pkijimany knihy, noviny, spolkove knihy archlvar kadovy a sokoiskY a SVPS. Take pamatne veci pro museum.

Zase nas pkibylo do sokolske Jed noty. Novi eleni Carl Meadows, Marie Meadows a Henrietta Pavelka.

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

• • Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood Sunday, Aug. 27 — Veselka.-Snider reunion Sunday, Sept. 10 — Lodge meeting, 3:30 p.m.

SPJST — Lodge No. 9, Snook Saturday, Aug. 26 — Set-up for Country Store, 3 p.m.; bring store items and donation tickets to the lodge Sunday, Aug. 27 — Firemen's Barbecue and cake auction - SPJST — Lodge No. 13, Dime Box Saturday, Aug. 26 — Nu-Notes -

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Lodge No. 15, Buckholts Wednesday, Sept. 13 — Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

SPJST — Lodge No. 18, Elgin Saturday, Aug. 26 — Lee Roy Matocha Saturday, Sept. 2—Golden Country Saturday, Sept. 9— Blue Vest Band — SPJST — Lodge No. 24, Cyclone (Flag Hall) Saturday, Aug. 26 — Gerza-Pierce wedding dance; New Casuals (Dress Regulations: Dresses and pantsuits for women — men: no blue Jeans.)

— SPJST — Lodge No. 25, Ennis Saturday, Aug. 26 — The Vrazels - SPJST — Lodge No 28, East Bernard Sunday, Sept. 3 — Lodge meeting and social, 2:30 p.m.

— SPJST — Lodge No. 35, Elk Saturday, Aug. 26 — The Country Combinations Saturday, Sept. 2 — Jerry and The Melody Five Saturday, Sept. 9 -- Country Medallion -

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Lodge No. 38, Boyar Sunday, Sept. 10 — Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

Lodge No. 47, Seaton Saturday, Aug. 26 — Edwin Gaas and The Top Five Friday, Sept. 1 — Lodge and YC meetings, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 2 — Sulak-Shelly wedding dance: Cloverleafs Saturday, Sept. 9 — Gilbert Kautz Tuesday, Sept. 12 — Choral practice, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 16 — Vrazels Polka Band Tuesday, Sept. 19 — Board meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 23 — Jimmy Nemec and The Music Masters Saturday, Sept. 30 — State Royalty and dance: Harold Strand Orch.

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

SPJST — Lodge No. 54, West Wednesday, Sept. 6 — Youth Club meeting and social, 7 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 10 — Lodge meeting and social, 3 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 16 — UrbanovskyKolar wedding recpt. and dance Sunday , Sept. 17 — Albert Malers' 50th wedding anniversary — SPJST — Lodge No. 66, Waco (Linden Hall) Saturday, Aug. 26 — Jodie Mikula Orchestra Sunday, Sept. 17 — Lodge anniversary dinner, 12:30 p.m.; lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

EVERY SUNDAY — GAME NIGHT — SPJST — Lodge No. 74, Lovelady Saturday, Aug. 26 — Lone Star Express (GAME NIGHT EVERY TUESDAY, 1:30 p.m.)

(All of our regular Saturday night dances are from 9 p.m, to 1 a .m. The -8200. lodge phone number is 544 SPJST — Lodge No. 79, Corpus Christi Saturday, Aug. 26 — Dance; music

by Pavelka Orch. of Robstown SPJST — Lodge No. 80, Holland Saturday_ Aug. 26 — The Moods Saturday, Sept. 2 — People's Choice Saturday, Sept. 16 — The Country Express — SPJST — Lodge No. 81, Needville Tuesday, Sept. 12 — Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

SPJST — Lodge No. 84, Dallas Saturday, Sept. 2 — Czech Harvesters

Saturday, Sept. 16 — Country Boys Polka Band Saturday, Sept. 30 — Vrazels Polka Band Saturday, Oct. 14 — Texas Czech Playboys Saturday, Nov. 4 — Jodie Mikula's Polka Band — SPJST — Lodge No. 87, Temple Friday, Sept. 8 — Lodge meeting and covered dish supper, 7 p.m.

— SPJST — Lodge No. 88, Houston Friday, Aug. 25 — Nick Navarro Saturday, Aug. 26 — Texas Dutchmen Friday, Sept. 1 — Bobby Heiman and High Country Saturday, Sept. 2 — Blume's Orch.

COMING: Oct. 25 — The Guy Lambardo Orch.

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, Sept. 10 — Reg. monthly meeting, 2 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 14 — Ladies' Circle meets at 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, Oct. 7 — Dance; Texas Czech Playboys of Dallas — SPJST — Lodge No. 114, Fairchilds Sunday, Aug. 27 — Lodge meeting at Joe G. Brazda's, at 2 p.m.

— SPJST -Lodge No. 117, Robstown Sunday, Sept. 10 — Quarterly meeting, 2:30 p.m.

— SPJST — Lodge No. 130 Dallas & Sokol Zizka Saturday, Aug. 26 — Ernie Kucera from Abie, Nebraska (Dress Code: Women — dresses, evening pantsuits Men — coats, leisure Suits. shirts inside trousers: no blue jeans.)

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Lodge No. 135, Ennis Saturday, Sept. 9 — Country Polka Boys Saturday, Oct. 14 — Jodie Mikula GAME NIGHT each Friday, 1:30 P.m.

— SPJST --Lodge No. 142, Houston Friday, Sept. 1 — Monthly lodge meeting, 8 p.m.

— SPJST — Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth Saturday, Aug. 26 -- Jerry Max Lane, C-W dance GAME NIGHT each Friday, 1:30 P.m.

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Wednesday, August 23, 1978 Lodge No. 172, Pasadena Saturday, Aug. 28 — Julius Tupa Wednesday, Sept. 27 — Lodge meeting Reg. lodge meeting, 2nd Wednesday of each month. Dances 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Socials every Thursday, 8 pm., and Saturday at 2 p .m Lodge location: 911 N Shaw Phone 4729358 — maw — Lodge No. 173, Galveston Sunday, Sept. 10 — Lodge meeting, 4 p.m. at KC Hall, 501 Delaney Rd., LaMarque — SPAY — Lodge No. 177, Academy Friday, Aug. 25 — Morgan Point Fire Dept. dance; Bobby G. Rice from Nashville with The Gentres Saturday, Aug. 26 — Jerry Butch and The Gentres 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 'filcher: is open.

- SPJST Lodge No. 178, Longview Saturday, Aug. 26 — Lew Phipps Orchestra Saturday, Sept. 2 — Southern Comfort Saturday, Sept 9 — The Fabulous Six Family Game Nights every Friday and Sunday, 7 p.m.

SPJST — Lodge No. 179, Warrenton Thursday, Sept. 14 — Lodge meeting, 8 p.m. sp.urr — Lodge No. 180, Burleson Grand Opening — Aug. 25, 26, 27 — Friday, Aug. 25 — Ernie Kucera Orch from Nebraska Saturday, Aug 26 — Opening and dedication of new hall; dinner, and dance; music by Rollin' With the Flow Sunday, Aug. 27 — Battle dance — The Adamcik Polkatones vs. The Texas Czech Playboys Saturday, Sept. 2 — Blacky and The Country Gentlemen SPJarr — Lodge No. 181, Montgomery County' Family Game Nights every Thursday, at 8 p.m. Conroe Ballroom, SPJST — Lodge No. 187, Round Rock Wednesday, Aug. 23 — Official ground-breaking ceremonies for new lodge building at building site, 7:30 p.m. Location is on FM 1480, 2 miles east of 1-35 and 2/10 mile north off Hwy. 79, be-

tween Round Rock and Taylor.

Social will follow in Frontier Hall in Round Rock, with Jodie Jay and the Silvertones entertaining.

All members, friends and guests are cordially invited.

— SPJST --Lodge No. 188, Centerville Saturday, Sept. 2 — Dance: The Country Combination of Bryan SPJST --

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