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Official Organ Of The Slavonic Benevolent Order Of The State Of Texas, Founded 1897 BENEVOLENCE

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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPIST, P. O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 USES — 658480 NOVEMBER 1, 1978 VOLUME 66, NUMBER 44 CZECH DAY AT THE STATE FAIR OF TEXAS IN DALLAS

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The Czech Concert Orchestra of Dallas provided pleasant music, plus the lively score for the Reseda danceTt

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VES'fNIK Entered as Second Class Matter January 3rd.

1933. at West Texas, under the Act of Congr sss of Au gust 24, 1922.

OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SLAVONIC BENEVOLENT ORDER OF THg STATE OF TEXAS EDITOR — R. J. SEFCIK P.O. BOX 85, WEST, TEXAS 76691 RES. 1204 N. DAVIS STREET Res.: (817) 826-5989 — Office: 826-3313 PUBLISHERS: CECHOSLOVAK PUB. CO ., WEST, TX Subscri ption: $5.00 Per Year

SUPREME LODGE SPJST 520 N. Main St. -- Temple Tx 76501 Phone: AC 817 773-1575 P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 NICK A. MORRIS, President Res. 985-2378 BERNARD M. GEBALA, Vice President — Res. 778-3872 LEONARD MIKESKA, Secy.-Mreas.

Res. 778-3720 JERRY MIKULAS, JR., Financial Secretary — Res: 773-2950 R. B. LESIKAR, Legal Adviser P. 0. Box 248 Temple, Texas 76501 Telephone (AC 817) 773-2171 LIBRARY, ARCHIVES, MUSEUM Otto Hanus, Curator Res: 773- 5294 — Office: 773-1575 DIRECTORS JOHN A. KUBENA, Dist. I Res.: AC 713 968-3937 P.O. Box 308, La Grange 78945 HENRY VITEK, Dist. II AC 512; 859-2549 P.O. Box 67, Granger 16530 CYRILL (SID) POKLADNIK, Dist. III—AC 214; 741-1874. (Office) Res. 824-8072 2924 Elm St., Dallas 75826 STANLEY BROZ, Dist. IV AC 915; 442-3271, Lowake, Tx 76855 LOUIS HANDS, Dist. V AC 713; 862-6866 (Res.) 2525 West T. C. Jester Blvd.

Houston 77008 MATT S. VANEK, Dist. VI AC 512; 578-2687 1109 Northg*te, Victoria, Tx 77901 BOB BAYER, Dist. VII AC 512; 393-6960 or 736-4666 Route 2, Box 154A 78114

PUBLICATION COMMITTEE DISTRICT III — Edward Masenec, Chmn.

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

Route 7, Box 834 — Lubbock 79401 DISTRICT I — Melvin H. Skrabanek, Sec. PO Box 270 — Caldwell 77836 DISTRICT II — Ruby L. Bolton 1017 South 23rd, Tem ple 76501 DISTRICT V — Tommy H. Lostak PO Box 194 — Danbury 77534 DISTRICT VI — Sophie Dybala Star Rt., Box 10A — Ganado, Tx 77982 DISTRICT VII — Emil E. Matula 303 Gayle — San Antonio, Tx 78223 BY-LAW COMMITTEE JERRY MILAN — Chairman 6208 Lakeside Dr. — Fort Worth 76135 MRS. THELMA BRNCM, Secretary 10610 Stonewall Blvd.—Corpus Christi 78410 STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR MRS. DOROTHY MASSEY, PO Box 100, Temple, Tx 76501 — Res. Phone 773-3101 STATE FIELD MANAGERS SILAS H. SMITH — PO Box 100, Temple, Tx 76501 — Phone AC 817; 773-1575 Home Phone 817; 756-3427 GENE McBRIDE — PO Box 100, Temple, Tx 76501 — Phone AC 817; 773-1575 Home Phone AC 817; 859-5855 DISTRICT SALES REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT I Bennie F. Trcalet — Route 3 Caldwell , Tx 77836 — Ph: AC 713; 272-8140 DISTRICT II Lad. J. Zato p ek — 2605 W. Avenue Z Temple, Tx 76501 — Ph: AC 817; 778-3067 DISTRICT III Alvin Nesuda — Sun Rid ge Road, Route 5, Ennis, Tx 75119 -- Ph: AC 214; 875-7790 DISTRICT IV (Temporarily Vacant) DISTRICT V Mrs. Evelyn Mikeska, 10126 Moorberr y Lane Houston, Tx 77080 — Ph: 713; 468-3126 DISTRICT VI Edwin Smaistrla, 305 Birchwood Dr..

Victoria. Tx 77901 — Ph: AC 512; 573-7679 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Tillie Valchar — Route 1, Box 83 Jourdanton. Tx 78026 — Ph: AC 512; 784-3202 DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT I Melinda Wilson — P.O. Box 2, Centerville, TX 75833 Phone: 214 538-2851 DISTRICT II Frank Klinkovsky — 1503 E. Central Temple, Tx 76501 — Ph: AC 817; 773-4801 DISTRICT III Ed games - 11012 Genetta Drive Dallas, Tx 75228 — Ph: AC. 214; 270-3176 DISTRICT IV Mrs. Ed. Heisler — Route 1 Seymour, Tx 76380 — Ph: At 817; 8is8-3309 DISTRICT V Richard O. Wahlberg — 10506 Mayfield Rd., Houston, Tx 77043 — Ph: AC 713; 468-249'7 DISTRICT VI Mrs. Frank Brdecka — Route 1, Box 150 Rosenberg, Tx 77471 — Ph: AC 713. 232-2085 DISTRICT VII. Mrs. Maxine Payliska — Route 2, Box 151 Floresville, Tx 78114 — AC 512; 393-2030 Unsolicited materials for publication cannot be returned unless sufficient postage is attached. This includes pictures. The expense of publishin g engagement and weddin g pictures must be born by the sender.

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ter should be addressed to the Vestnik, West, Texas 76691.

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FROM THE EDITOR So much has passed in the past ten or so days that it is difficult to really put one's thoughts in the proper perspective. Friday, Oct. 13th, we saw the performance of the Moravanka Brass Band Ensemble from Czechoslovakia at the West. Fraternal Auditorium, attended the Czech Day at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas, Sunday, Oct. 15th, and went to Lodge 180, that night. Tuesday, Oct. 17th we journeyed to Lodge 18, Elgin, and so on, however suffice it to Say all was enjoyable, especially all the friendly attitudes of all the people everywhere we went.

Czech Day at the State Fair was especially pleasant because of the large turnout of people and the arrangement of the program. The one thing that always enhances the Czech Day program, as far as this writer is concerned, is the efficient and well-played music of the Dallas Czech Concert Orchestra, conducted by SP.TST District III Director Sid Pokladnik, an accomplished musician. To see so many circles of Czech Beseda dancers dance to the live music of the orchestra is a very pleasant sight to watch and the violin music, played so efficiently to enhance the sound of the orchestra is pleasant to hear; they are to be complimented for their continuous interest and efforts. We are enclosing some pictures of the Ctech Day program in this issue. The Moravanka ensemble added to the day with a 30-rainute appearance due to the efforts of Brothers Pokladnik, Calvin Chervenka and Stanley Patak; you deserve our vote of thanks. Brother Reames and Bob Zvolanek did a good bit of work on the program and all who worked the program for that day deserve our acknowledgment; there are too many to try to list here. Keep up athe good work.

The above lines were written about Czech Day at the State Fair of Texas, in Dallas, and every word was meant sincerely. Now, your editor's thoughts turn to the Moravanka ensemble from Brno, Czechoslovakia. We heard them five times — in West, at the State Fair, in Burleson, in Elgin, and, as a

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Wednesday, November 1, 1978 final Texas Moravian Farewell, in East Bernard. Here someone may say, "Why all of this?" Please allow this writer to explain. We have heard so much from our U.S. citizens who have visited Czechoslovakia about how well they were welcomed there by the people that we felt Nye wanted to repay some of their courtesies, however, not only that, we wanted to see the reactions of others to this band; these people were outright professionals on their mastry of music!

After all, you do not gather a group of professors (teachers of music and symphony musicians), and expect them to play "corny" music! Add to that four clearvoiced vocalists and you have something to listen to.

In his article, Brother Nick A. Morris states that: "They were playing music which anyone would gladly listen to and music is a rather universal way of expressing one's self." Has anyone not been inspired by the magic of a gypsy violin sound around a campfire?

How about "Cikanko ty krasna" ("Play To Me Gypsy").

What has really impressed this editor about this cultural exchange between Czechoslovalda, Russia, etc., and our United States is the fact that it has accomplished so much more than the routine and sophisticated diplomatic exchanges on the "tuxedo" circuit.

Just stop and think, Van Cliburn went to Moscow, Russia, and captured their hearts, the Baca band went to Czechoslovakia and won the admiration of the citizens of the land, Louie (Sachmo) Armstrong, Roy Clark and others have toured Russia and had the audiences begging for more! And so it goes. Music overcomes politics, touches the human heart Is this not better than the sound of an atomic blast? * * Here's something for our readers to keep in mind. Be careful where you buy supposedly "imported" goods. There are fake blue jeans, china, Czech crystal, imported items of all kinds sold here that have been brought here to reap great profits. Be sure of what you are buying and do not be fooled by fake articles. Keep this in mind when shopping.

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SALES REPRESENTATIVES' CLASS — LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON OCTOBER 18, 1978

Front row, L to It: Jeanie Mason, Carol Slavik, Albert Kubala, Leroy Hampton. Back row L to It: Clyde Powell, Wayne Duke, B. J. Hlavaty, Jerry Janek, District III Sales Rep. Alvin Nesuda, John Murphy, and (Pictures by Jeanette Smith) Kenneth Krivanek.

Visitors -- Seated, L to R: Sheri Mason, Marie Hampton, Betty Hiavaty.

Standing, L to It: Bill Slavik, SFM Silas Smith.

REPORTS DISTRICT VII SALES REPRESENTATIVE'S REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER, 1978 Brother Frank C. Sacky of Lodge 79, Corpus Christi, is high for this month, with three members for $25,000 of insurance sales.

Brother Roy Hranicky is in sec-

ond place, with two members for $14,000 of insurance sales.

Sister Pauline Bayer and Brother Jerry Elzner tied for third place; each one had one member for $5,000 of insurance.

Application-a-Month Club: SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Frank C. Sacky Helen Pavelka Roy Hranicky

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SALES REPRESENTATIVES' CLASS ®- LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS OCTOBER 19, 1978

Front row L to R (seated): Ben Jarma, Arnold VAR, Emil Petr. Back row, L to R: SFM Silas H. Smith, District III Director Sid Pokladnik, District III Sales Rep. Alvin Nesuda, and Daniel Roznovsky.

(Picture . by Jeanette Smith) 36 Pauline Bayer 17 Gordon Hrabal 16 Jerry Elmer 10 Viola Cabla Insurance Sales in September

our Society.

I attended the 61st anniversary of Lodge 133, San Antonio, Oct. 15th. It was a beautiful day and the food was delicious; also their program was great. I hope everyMem. Insurance Sales Representative one enjoyed it as much as I did.

3 25,000 Frank C. Sacky 79 I also got a new sales repre2 14,000 sentative, Brother Jerome Dusek 137 Roy Hranicky 8,000 for Lodge 133, San Antonio. We 4 185 Gordon Hra,bal 5,000 are glad to have you and good luck.

Pauline Bayer 107 1 5,000 79 Jerry Elzner 1 Oct. 7th I went to Temple to our 2 2,000 district sales representatives' class 161 Tillie Valchar 1,000 and our get-acquainted meeting. I '79 1 John Stasa 1,000 certainly enjoyed it.

1 Henry Sralla 107 1,000 1 133 Viola Mazac Oct. 20th through 23rd, I attend1,000 ed the Texas Fraternal Congress 1 147 Lydia Rickrim 17/$63,000 in Dallas. This is an annual affair Through September, 1978, we held in October, and I look forward have sold insurance to 174 mem- to this event. I enjoy learning bers for a total of $1,008,500 — and exchanging ideas with all very good! Let's not slow down now those good fraternalists. I have just because we have exceeded our never seen a happier group of quota; there are other districts people. that can use our support. Let's go Good luck in insurance sales and over the top statewide. thanks for what you have already Sinee Sept. 1st, 1978, we have a done.

Please attend the District VII new statewide manager, Brother Gene McBride, and he will be help- fall meeting in New Braunfels at ing slim Brother Silas Smith. Lodge 185 at the Eagles Hall, SunThey will help all districts when day, Nov. 5th. See you all there!

Fraternally yours, and where they are needed.

Tillie Valchar Our new SL Vice President BerDistrict VII SR nie Gebala is also ready and wil— SPJST ling to help us all. They are all fine fraternalists and interested in doing their job for the good of

DISTRICT VII FALL MEETING Tentative Schedule November 5th, 1978 The District VII fall meeting is scheduled to be held Sunday, Nov. 5th at the Eagles Lodge Hall in New Braunfels, with Lodge' 186, New Braunfels, as the host lodge.

The hall is located on 250 South Street in New Braunfels.

For the noon meal, they will serve short orders, such as hamburgers. Food will also be available in the afternoon.

The tentative agenda is as follows: Registration upon arrival 2 p.m. — Meeting called to order

by District VII president Pledge of allegiance Welcome — Lodge 185 president Roll call of lodges -- District VII secretary Reading and approval of the minutes of spring meeting — Dist.

VII secretary Reading of correspondence — district secretary Treasurer's report Reports from District director Sales representative Youth counselor Rest Homes director Supreme Lodge officers Other reports Vestnik editor Old and/or unfinished business New business Appointment of nominating committee Selection of site for next meeting Announcements Adjournment All reports and speeches will be limited to five minutes per report, so we can be through with the meeting by 4 p.m.

To conclude the day, there will be a dance from 5 to 9 p.m., with music icy the Bohemian Dutchmen.

See you in New Braunfels on Nov. 5th!

Helen Pavelka District VII President

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will serve hot dogs, punch, and coffee and the ladies of the lodge are to bring a pastry of their choice for family and guests.

We will be looking forward to seeing you at the next meeting.

Fraternally, Dorothy Chervenka Secretary — SPJST —

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LODGE NO. 175, ROSENBERG

Dear Members: You are cordially invited to attend the annual meeting of Lodge No. 175. It will be held at the Odd Fellows-Rebekah Hall on the corner of Avenue K and Seventh St., Rosenberg, Nov. 5th, at 6 p.m.

Election of officers and plans for the corning year will be held.

A delicious meal will be hosted by the executive committee. Come and join us in fellowship.

Fraternally, Milton J. Vyvlal

Houston Washington Union Liberty

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Map showing the location of the District VII fall meeting at Eagles Hail, 250 South Street, in New Braunfels.

DISTRICT VII FALL MEETING

Dear Fellow Members: District VII will have its fall district meeting Sunday, Nov. 5th, at Eagles Hall, New Braunfels.

The meeting will begin at 2 p.m. with coffee and cookies available for early arrivers. Following the meeting, food will be available if you care to stay and eat.

A public dance, sponsored by Lodge 185, will take place that evening from 5 until 9 with music by the Bohemian Dutchmen.

This meeting is scheduled during the first weekend of Wurstfest and I'm sure a lot of you will be coming up Saturday to witness the festivities. A word of caution to you who have not attended a Saturday Wurst Fest, the festivities starts at 12 noon, and I suggest you come early and leave early, because the crowds become unbearable Saturday night. This year for the first time, they will charge $2 per person to get into the grounds and an additional $3 if you go into the big hall where the dancing takes place.

We hope to see a good representation from all the lodges and hope you have a good time in New Braunfels.

All members of Lodge 185 are asked to bring cookies, cake, or pie to the meeting.

Fraternally, Roy Haag, President — SPJST — LODGE NO. 87, TEMPLE Dear Members: President Louis Marek is making a special announcement that our lodge SPJST Lodge 87 is in process of organizing a new youth club and we urge all members and interested families to try to attend the next meeting to be held Friday evening. Nov. 10th, at 7:30 p.m.

Mrs. Frances Bartek and Charlotte Andrews will be present at this meeting; also special and honored guests will be Brother Frank Klinkovsky of Lodge 47, Seaton, and (if his schedule will allow) Supreme Lodge President Nick A. Morris, so try to attend and support the lodge in this project.

The lodge and social committee

Dear Members and Guests: We had the Country Combinations to !entertain our dancing fans Oct. 21st and they are truly one of our best bands and they performed a beat that everyone enjoyed dancing to. Those of you who did not come missed hearing some good performers.

We are all proud to see George and Edith Charanza come back to be with us; they had both worked in the refreshment department to help out Erma Marsh and Billy Bobalik and Brother Wilcox. We are always happy to see more people care for the lodge. If all the members would put in just a little extra time, it would not be so much work for the few who have to carry the big load for the lodge.

Don't forget our next monthly meeting which will take place at the lodge, Nov. 12th, at 3:30 p.m.

Officers for the year 1979 will be nominated and all of you members have a choice to make, so be present at that meeting. This is your lodge and if you don't take part in this important part of the business of the lodge, then if something doesn't please you, don't complain. I do believe all who will be nominated and later elected will do the best they can for the lodge and if all the rest of us will pitch in and help, then we shall prosper.

Thanks to Brother Edward Dewitt for inviting two guests and

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6 SPJST Society and lodge; they are both joining. This is what I call working together. Brother Ralph Smith also forwarded a message to me that a member wanted to rejoin. This is the only type of advertising our SPJST Society has, it being a selective organization.

Members tell other friends about our SPJST insurance. You don't see it advertised in other papers, ads or on the radio, so keep it in mind that your telling others is how you help the SPJST grow and your lodge prosper.

Until next time, I remain Fraternally, Chester Shmoldas - SPJST — LODGE NO. 189, BRYANCOLLEGE STATION Dear Members and Friends, Our October meeting was called to order by President Wentrcek promptly at 3:30 p.m. at the KC Hall. The officers gave their respective reports and it was announced that tickets for the Christmas party were available. The membership settled back for the special presentation on Fire Prevention. It was very interesting and educational and I'm sure everyone learned quite a bit about fire _ prevention, especially the children.

I want to remind everyone about the change in dates for our November meeting. It will be held the first Sunday instead of the second Sunday, which will te Nov. 5th, at the same time and place. This Is our election meeting and I can't express to you how important it is for all members to attend and to participate.

Refreshments will follow the meeting.

Fraternally, Julie Weisser Reporter - SPJST --LODGE NO.. 172, PASADENA Dear Members: Please accept my apology for not having a letter in the Vestnik for some time, because this is one of my lodge duties. I have had extended illness in the family and lost a very dear brother-in-law, Mr. Bill Herrington of Cameron. I also have been having to adjust myself to full duty on my job and that is a very trying thing to do with a back brace for company 24 hours a day, but I am so happy I

can do what I can, because I know how lucky I am.

The little "news bee" buzzed by and said our members and guests who have been attending our dances have been having great times. They like our variety of music and the warm welcome they receive from Lodge 172. The dance schedule for 1979 has been filled and some great bands have been scheduled and some rescheduled, so from now until the end of 1979 we will have a great time at our dances.

I did get to attend one dance and the tables looked so very pretty with the reservation signs that Ann and Papa Bingham made, you could tell that a lot of time and loyalty were put into the signs.

Being on the Entertainment Committee is no easy job, but our committee this year has just been great.

The E. C. Bakers and the John Lymans made a trip to Las Vegas and our president, Victor Peter, and his wife, Lillia Mae, Joe Machann, and Bernard, and Ludmila Orsak took an extended tour of Czechoslovakia and from what I heard, the trip was great and we do hope we get to see the pictures and hear all about the country there. That is one thing about sharing an experience, other people get in on it too. Yours truly did get to go to Louann, Ark., with my sisters, Ruth Beasly of Holland, and Opal Herrington of Cameron.

We had a lovely visit with our oldest sister and her husband, Oma and George Clawson. It was nice to get out in the country lanes again even if you do have to watch which lane goes where.

Belated happy birthdays and anniversaries to all of the September and October members. There were some birthdays celebrated at the Julius Tupa dance; Helen Bertholine, Ed Wanjura, Don Larson, and Lanelle Treadway, Era and Landow Richards, Ben and Lillian Stefka, and the John Mikeskas, also, last but not least, Mary and Monty Green.

Merle Simpson, how is your beautiful pot plant that you won at the dance (donated by Cecilia Klechka) doing? I heard one of the anniversary ladies, Mrs. Mikeska, won the bottle donated by Ed Wanjura.

Isn't it nice for our members to do such nice things like this!

I wasn't at our monthly meeting, but I heard James Heinsohn's name was pulled from the pot.

(Sure glad it wasn't mine, because that is just the luck I have.)

Our next monthly meeting will be Nov. 8th, so let's all make an effort to be there.

I am affiliated with a hospital food service organization and as I was resting and reading our HIEFSS Bulletin, I came across an article about Dr. Kerns. I would like to share a part of it with you.

Dr. Kerns is an interesting person and no one is a 'nobody' to him.

Everyone of us has a purpose in life and each of us is in charge of our own lives. If we look for misery we will find it; if we look for the skies and see the sunshine, we will appreciate our blessings. We are all blessed with the gifts of: life, love and laughter. People need love and compassion. We need not be ashamed of expressing our emotions. Men should be allowed to cry. Tears and laughter will cleanse our souls.

May all who are on the sick list soon be up and about real soon. If anyone knows of anyone being ill, call our sick committee chairperson or her assistant, Tennie Coffman or Lillian Sodek.

Come on out to your lodge functions and meetings; you're missing a lot and remember our New Year's Dance, with music by none other than Lee Roy Matocha and his variety of music. Donations are $7.50 per person with party favors furnished and the dance is from 8 p.m. until 1 a.m. Bring your gang and let's see the new year in and the old one out.

The Joe Young Band will be playing for our Nova 4th dance; he has some wonderful music.

He who is not ready today, will be less so tomorrow.

Fraternally, Edna Voldan - SPJST -LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR Dear Members: Our next meeting date has been changed to the first Sunday in November — the 5th — since we have a tattle dance Sunday, Nov. 12th. It will also be election of officers at this meeting, so please try to make this important meeting.

For the battle dance Sunday, Nov. 12th, the music will be pro-

Wednesday, November 1, 1978 vided by The Vrazel Polka Band and Fritz Hodde and The Fabulous Six, from 4 to 10 p.m.

Fraternally, Da Mae Jansky Reporter - SPJST LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Members, Our annual Czech Day celebration was a beautiful day in all ways — beautiful weather, large crowd, beautiful music and singing, and an enjoyable program, judging by your comments. President Jerome Ermis and I want to thank all of you who came and helped to make it a big success and are grateful for your nice comments.

The very delicious turkey dinner was enjoyed by many and our thanks go to our capable Food Chairman Annie Vala, the Board Kitchen Committee (Gene Barcak, Johnny Broz, and Willie Wehring) and their crew of wonderful workers and the ladies who baked the 50 turkeys. Many thanks also to the many generous pastry donors and to Mary Tilich and her crew who had charge of the pastry.

Our famous Czech Concert Orchestra, directed by Brother Rudy Dybala, and our equally famous Choral Club, directed biy Brother Tim Kostom, performed for two hours, and that was truly great entertainment. We thank all of these loyal participants who donated much time to make this entertainment possible. Here I would like to add that the orchestra and the choral group have made a great record entitled "Czech Folksongs." Give yourself many hours of pleasure by getting this record and listening to the 12 beautiful songs on it.

Second Vice President Frances Olexa opened the Dedication Program with very appropriate remarks. Youth Leader Mary Frances Wahlberg, while introducing the royalty, made some interesting comments on the importance of our youth participating to carry on our Czech heritage.

Queen Brenda Martin and King Mark Wahlberg, who did the introductions of the participants, expressed beautiful thoughts on our Czech heritage and being proud to participate. Flag Bearers Ronnie Barcak and Lynn Pflughaupt presented colors and with the royalty

led us in the pledge of allegiance.

The beautiful renditions of "The Star Spangled Banner" by Fred Buri and "Kde Domov Muj" by Helen Hegwood were just great!

They were accompanied by our loyal accompanist Naomi Spencer.

President Ermis gave a warm welcome in both the English and Czech languages. First Vice President Tillie Helmcamp read Mayor Jim McConn's Proclamation designating Oct. 22nd as Czech Day in Houston.

I think that many enjoyed the two films we had on Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia. Many thanks go to Dick Schnell for presenting the films; you did a great job!

President Ermis, with the help of Youth Leader Wahlberg and the royalty, presented plaques to the following dedicated members: Ladik and Gladys Bartz, Donald and Ruth Bartulla, Johnny and Clara Broz, Angeline Dvorak and the late Rudolph Dvorak, Wilbert Henske, Earline Hoffman and the late Quentin Hoffman, Charles and Margaret Kadlecek, James and Ann Kadlecek, John and Ruby Kadlecek, Marian Kadlecek, Miloslay and Anna Karel, Jerry and Bessie Kolacny, Et win and Doris Olexa, Henry and Della Olexa, Gilbert and Ann Polnick, Susan Schenburn, Jan Schroif, Karel and Rose Sicner, Donald and Marie Scranton, and Edmund and Evelyn Zientek.

For the final number on the program, Helen Hegwood and Fred Burl led us in the singing of "God Bless America."

The Parade of Czech Costumes was led by Queen Martin and King Wahlberg, who were very capable leaders. The free dance with the popular Vrazel Orchestra playing was enjoyed by the many guests.

During the first 5intermission, two groups of our Beseda dancers performed and received much applause. Teachers Margaret Allbritton and Betty Dobesh can be proud of their efforts, for both groups performed perfectly.

Besides all the participants and workers, there are others I also want to thank: 1. Viola Cox, Mary Frances Wahlberg, Harley Cox and Frank Tilich who helped us decorate.

2. Frances Olexa and Harley Cox for their advertising.

3. The Entertainment Commit-

tee, especially Milert Antrich, Leland Hensley and Bennie Kocich, for setting up the chairs.

4. Tim Kostom and Willie Wehring for setting- up the sound system.

5. Willie Mae Ermis for giving the dinner tickets and honor pins to the honored guests.

6. Jerri Lynn Poston, Linda Wehring, Eddie Griffin and Jay Lawrence for escorting so capably the honored guests.

7. Willie Mae Ermis, Josephine Pflughaupt, Betty and Shirley Barcala and Madeleine Sicner for handing out the programs.

8. Della Kadlecek and Mary ' Tilich and their workers who had charge of the prizes.

9. Treasurer Viola Cox who handled the money.

We surely hope that all of the participants and the guests have pleasant memories of our annual Czech Day. Fraternally yours, Tillie Helmcamp •-• SPJBT — LODGE NO. 188, CENTERVILLE Dear Members: Sunday, Oct. 15th we had our monthly meeting with about 60 members present. President A. M. Easterling convened the meeting.

Reports were made and all approved. Jackie Wakefield read the names of 18 new members. We now have 638 members and are proud that it is growing.

The Nominating Committee listed the names for the officers for the coming year. They were voted on and are: President — A. M. Easterling Vice President — Mack Jackson Secretary — Diane Howie Financial Secretary — Jackie Wakefield Treasurer — Robbie Robinson.

Our installation dinner to install officers will be Nov. 12th, at 6 p.m.

The lodge will furnish turkey and dressing and each member is asked to bring a dessert or salad. Martha Oden is food chairperson for this event.

Saturday, Oct. 21st was a night for good fun and reminiscing. The Buffalo ex-students had their dance at the lodge. It was good to see old friends once again and find out what they had been doing and where they lived. They came from everywhere including Florida and Louisiana. There were

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8 618 persons attending. It was hard to get around and see everyone, but we want you to come back again.

Fraternally, Sue Page - SPJST — CENTER'VILLE LODGE NO. Dear Members, Lodge No. 188 served breakfast following the dance Oct. 21st. The food was beautifully prepared and delicious. Credit goes to the following people for giving their time in preparing the food: Lois Goolsby, Jenny McEachern, Carolyn Ellis, Carmen Stafford, Holly Leathers, Diane Howie, Marijean Mallard, Mary Seale Keeling Diane Roberts, Ella Mae Boyd, Evelyn Schwab, Lori Smith, Mary Ruth Sandel, Estel and Walter Stevens.

Emily Ann Hydman not only helped prepare the food, but did all the telephoning recruiting volunteers. Wm,. Bt. (Smitty) Smith, cooked all the eggs prior to serving, with Barbara and Estel and Walter Stevens assisting.

Margaret Holleman was kind enough to share her beautiful bouquet of gladiolas, given to her by her daughter-in-law.

Serving the food was Mary Weaver, Oveta Burleson, Carolyn and Roy Bain Carrigan, Sue Gresham and Parthena Van Wey. Deerest Lodge 188 once again would like to say "thank you" to some more of our dearest people.

Fraternally, Jacquelyn Wakefield - SPJST — SPJST CEMETERY ASSN. MEETING AT ELK The Elk SPJST Cemetery Association will hold its fall meeting Sunday, Nov. 12th, at 2:30 p.m. at Lodge No. 35 SPJST Hall in Elk. Fraternally, Mrs. John Mach Secretary - SPJST — LODGE NO. 184, MOULTON The regular meeting of Lodge No. 184, Moulton was held Oct. 11th with 20 members present.

The pledge was led by our lodge president, Brother Ed Mikes.

A minute of silence in honor of our departed members, Sister Johnnie Kubenka and Brother Gus Wornat, was observed.

The minutes of the August meeting were read and approved. There was no September meeting due to

the heavy rains.

We are sorry to hear that the following members are on the sick list: Brothers Emil Baran, Gene Wagner and Frank Jilek. We wish all of them a very speedy recovery.

The lodge discussed the purchase of a new U.S. Flag. Mrs. Ed Maresh was put in charge of buying it.

We will be back on Central Standard Time as of Oct. 29th, so it was decided that our meetings begin at 7 p.m. during the winter months. Everyone is asked to please try to be present for our November meeting so we can make plans for our annual Christmas meeting.

The door prize went to Sister Mary Valenta.

Anita Kubicek Reporter SPJST

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON The third weekend of October was a hectic one at Lodge 88; all the committees had their hands Tull. Friday's dance (Oct. 20th) with the Adolph Hofner band was hosted by a nice couple, Royal and Laura Warnasch. The attendance was low so they managed it by themselves.

Saturday, with the Knights of Dixie, who always draw a full house, was visibly smaller, but fair. Brother Louis and Marian Mikes were in charge, with Mike in the box office. Helping them were Bill and Adel Hughs and Rudy and Celestine Darilek.

Sunday, Oct. 22nd was a heavy duty day because it was our annual Czech Day, which took a lot of preparation in the food department, as well as with the entertainment. The food, under the supervision of Annie Vala, with the managing head Gene Barcak, a member of the board, planned a delicious turkey dinner. The 50 turkeys were baked by sisters who volunteered to bake them at home.

The dressing, pan-fulls of it, was tasty and moist; the beans were well seasoned and the cranberries topped it off. It took many hands to do all this preparing and serving; the $2.50 dinner was worth every bit of $5. The pastry counter was well supplied by our sisters and friends with home-baked pastry.

The afternoon entertainment began with the Lodge 88 Concert

Orchestra, directed by Brother Rudy Dybala and joined later by the Lodge 88 Choral Club with several songs, under the direction of Brother Tim Kostom. In the program, two short films were shown — one about Czechoslovakia and the other of Yugoslavia, followed by the presentation of Honor Plaques to 36 members.

At 5 p.m. the parade of costumes was a colorful sight and the opening for the evening's dance till 9 p.m. was free, with music by the Vrazels. To name all the brothers and sisters who were a part of this successful day is impossible, therefore, thanks to all.

Brother Louis Schenburn will enter Memorial Northwest Hospital Oct. 30th, for cataract surgery to have a permanent lens implanted. When you read this Louis will, hopefully, be home. Good luck.

Friday, Oct. 13th, E. J. Slanina flew to Boston, Mass. to visit his daughter, Phyllis, the wife of Col. B. A. Smith, commander of the U.S. Air Force Base in Portsmouth, N.H. E. J. arrived in Boston at 3:30 p.m.

Saturday; it rained all day, but Sunday was nice (about 40 degrees that morning), and he went sightseeing and enjoyed the Atlantic Seaboard. Monday, Phyllis took him to Maine to see the Cliff House and the Margenal Way Walk to view the blue water of the Atlantic and that morning the temperature fell to 28 degrees, which is quite cool for a Texan. All the beautifully colored leaves were just about off the trees and lying on the ground, knee deep. Seeing the leaves on the ground, brought his thoughts to Annie Green, and how she would have a ball raking the leaves and running them through her shredder. Sly bought himself a Special ticket and now he is waiting for the big news of his winning. He came back home after spending five enjoyable days, but he missed his regular companion, Amos Kadlecek.

John and Mary Kosut had their 32nd wedding anniversary Oct. 7th and to celebrate, they made a trip to Brownsville and across the border to Matamoras, Mexico, to visit relatives and do some shopping, enjoy dining on cabritos and other Mexican food in the beautiful restaurants. Thursday, at social night (Sept. 19th), at halftime, lots of goodies appmred on their table to celebrate Mary's birthday,

Wednesday, November 1, 1978 but she didn't win anything that night. Happy birthday and anniversary.

Friday, Oct. 20th, the Moravanka group was performing in Hallettsville and I had the pleasure to get a ride with Tim and Rosalee Kostom, sharing the back seat of their Cadillac with Naomi and Arnold Spencer. It really was a pleasure from the time we left Houston and returned home. On the way up there we stopped at a lovely ten-acre place with a dreamy house like the "Little House on the Prairie," that is what I called it. This dream of a place is a retreat of Bill and Evelyn Vornsand. They gave Tim the keys and said for us to make ourselves at home, which we did with pleasure, and it was so relaxing. The five of us stayed quite a while enjoying the refreshments, compliments of Evelyn and Bill; both joined us later at Roy Bucek's Smoke House where we 'Alloyed a delicious buffet before re proceeded to Hallettsville. We arrived there to find the pasting lot almost filled with cars; we were lucky to find seating at the table occupied by Brother and Sister Zapletal and their friends. Brother Zapletal is the originator of the Concert Orchestra of Lodge No. 88. The program was just great, lasting from 8:45 p.m. until 1 a.m., when we were leaving but the Moravanka musicians and singers were still going strong. We arrived home at 2 a.m. Thank you, Tim and Rosalee.

I wish to thank friends around Tables Nos. 7 and 8 for giving me such heartwarming birthday wishes at the dance Saturday night and bringing all that delicious food where I could make a wish by blowing out the ??? candles. The lovely birthday card is signed by Frank and Della Glumb, Amos and Della Kadlecek, Jerry and Agnes Lupanec, Edwin and Helen Velek, Herbert and Gazela Huber, Homer and Rita Alexander, A. J. Zajicek, Lillie Fridel, Sly Slanina and Annie Green. Many thanks to all.

Fraternally, Frances Olexa - SPJST -LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS Our next meeting will be Wednesday, Nov. 8th, beginning at 7 p.m. Notice the time change and we will have election of officers at this meeting.

Viola Sevcik

LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON Dear Members: The next monthly meeting will be on the first Friday in November, the 3rd. You all come and meet with us — the more the merrier.

All members and guests are welcome.

Fraternally, Alice Jochen Secretary - SPJST — LODGE NO. 79, CORPUS CHRISTI Dear Brothers, Sisters, Readers: The regular monthly meeting was held Thursday, Oct. 12th, at 7:15 p.m. President Frank C. Sacky led us in the pledge to the flag.

All officers and 20 members were present.

Minutes were read by Secretary Monta Foster and they were approved.

Communications were read concerning the recording of the Choral Club at the 22nd SPJST Convention in Waco.

Seven members were accepted for the amount of $59,000 of insurance.

A motion was made and seconded that Lodge No. 79 hire the band, The Country Kickers (countrywestern music) for Nova 12th. Dinner tickets to be sold in advance will be $2.25 and $2.50 at the door.

There will also be 500 tickets sold at $1 each.

Brother Jerry Elzner was appointed chairman of the advertising committee for the coming picnic.

Treasurer Frank Veselka reported that the book balance was $3,574.38. We have made our first payment on our new lodge home.

Brother Stasa reminded everyone of our annual meeting in December which will be held on the 14th day of December; at 7 p.m.

There will be no meeting in November. The District VII meeting will be Nov. 5th, in New Braunfels.

Consideration for the SPJST Convention in 1984 was discussed and a motion made and passed that this be taken up at the annual meeting.

The youth club will meet every second Saturday at the same room in our new lodge home because Thursday night meetings are not working out. They now have about $102 in their checking account.

The meeting adjourned at 7:58

p.m.

The membership is asked to attend the annual meeting and elect officers and committees for the year 1979, of their choice.

If you have in your home any books, pictures or some other articles, bring it in or contact the librarian, Sister Anna M. Moss at 855-0213, or assistant librarian, Brother Jerry Elzner at 991-1746.

What puzzles me is that we have in the Lodge 79 books over 1,000 life insurance certificates but, from this membership, there are only 20 or 30 who take the time or interest to attend our monthly meetings. I wish that someone of them would speak up and say why they do not cooperate with these 30 members. Over 100 members signed the pledge paper that they will stay behind this project.

Please attend our annual meeting Dec. 14th, and be counted. We are accepting new members but we never see them before or afterward. It will take all of us to take a share in this undertaking. It is your property and be proud of this representative home of SPJST Lodge 79, and Sokol Unit of Corpus Christi.

Fraternally, John Stasa Honorary President, Historian and Reporter - SPJST LODGE NO. 4 HALLETTSVILLE Dear Members: Our lodge met Sunday, Oct. 8th at the Grant Building. The meeting was opened by President Frank Zabransky followed by the pledge and songs by the youth club.

Secretary Erwin Holy read the minutes of the previous meeting.

There was no correspondence.

Helen Zabransky, youth leader, gave a report on the youth club activities.

Treasurer Gaye Galetka read her report.

It was announced by President Zabransky that November is the month for election of officers and that as many members as possible should attend.

The members were reminded of the District VI meeting to be held in Inez.

Refund checks were given out and the meeting adjourned. Everyone enjoyed playing games and visiting. Refreshments and lunch were served.

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10 October birthdays honored were Kim Drozd, Frank Zabransky, Albert Heinzel and August Neubauer.

The winner of the birthday cake was Frank Zabransky.

Adult door prize winner was Patsy Zabransky, and the youth door prize was won by Janell Chudej.

Our next meeting will be Sunday, Nov. 12th at the Grant Building, beginning at 2 p.m., with November and December birthdays to be honored. Election of officers will be held. Hope to see you there.

Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky Reporter SPJST — LODGE NO. 28, EAST BERNARD Dear Members: Since our last meeting of Oct. 1st, many members from this lodge have attended the District VI fall meeting in Inez, on Oct. 15th. It seemed that everyone had a good time with all of the entertainment that took place.

Our next meeting will be held Nov. 5th, at 2 p.m. A social, as usual, will be held after the meeting.

Remember, the date of this meeting and we hope all of you can find time to attend.

Fraternally, Ann Luquette Reporter!

SPJST —

DISTRICT VI FALL MEETING Dear Members: Sunday, Oct. 15th, District VI held its fall meeting in Inez. This meeting was primarily a social meeting so, many items of business were just jumped over. All departments did cooperate and things did go smoothly. So far, during my tenure in this office, all the places that have been hosts — Sweet Home and El Campo — have provided everything for pleasurable events. This time there was additional entertainment from the adults, in addition to the usual entertainment by the youth clubs.

As always the youth clubs gave their best. Adult entertainment included the Victoria Czech Singers, a solo horn (dance music by Frank H. L. Vanek), with electronic organ accompaniment, and last, but not least, a solo by a brother whose name I didn't get, but should have (I'm sure you are speaking of Brother Ed Dybala of Ganado. —Editor), on a dulcimer he

had made himself. To those of you who do not know what a dulcimer is, it is a precession instrument and is played like the gypsy zimbalon (ref.; pocket manual of Musical Terms by Theodore Baker). The dulcimer (cymbal, in Czech) is the older of the two. It has wire strings stretched across felts mounted on a sound box and has a range of two to three octaves. It is played by striking the strings with small mallets (hammers) or striking sticks. It is the predecessor of the pianoforte. The music was enjoyed by all and everyone seemed to have a good time.

We wish to extend a special thanks to those members of the Czech Singers, who are not members of SPJST for taking the time, at their own expense, to come and sing for us.

We also wish to thank Brother Nick A. Morris, president of the Supreme Lodge, for attending the meeting.

To those lodges who have missed our district meeting, you have missed the fellowship and brotherhood that was shown at each and every meeting. We would like to meet you and to know you. This meeting was well attended but we still missed you.

Our spring meeting will be at Taiton, with Lodge No. 30, hosting.

The date has not been set as yet so watch for it.

Fraternally, Joseph D. Nezval District VI President -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON

CHORAL CLUB The Seaton Choral Club met last night for their regular rehearsal with the following members and visitors present. Alfred L., Ginger and Tracy Klusacek, Alfred and Martha Klusacek, Robert and. Mary Vasicek, Emily Stuteville, Ruby Bolton, Della Psencik, Albina Mikeska, Mollie Haverland, Annie Jakubec, our talented leader, Marie Zvolanek, Leon and Vallie Zavodny, Matilda and Otto Hanus, Bernie Gebala, Tim and Rosalee Kostom, Naomi and Arnold Spencer of Houston, Frank and Eleonora Spanhel, Odell Baca, L. J. and Vlasta Motl, Jerry and Annie Chupick, Laverne Vanicek, Georgia Sodek, Frank and Lillian Mikulec, Stazie Horelica, Dorothy Pechal, Helen Janacek, Lillian Kosarek, Clarence, Leona and Ray Dubcak,

Elmer, Mary Lou and Carmen Skrabanek, Viola Chervenka and Willie and Adeline Kohutek.

If I have left anyone out it was not intentional.

We had a special practice session of three great songs selected especially for the Czech Symposium, accompanied by the Seaton Brass Band, under the leadership of Brother Nick A. Morris and what a lovely evening this was! Let's all turn out and do our best on Sunday, Oct. 29th, at Seaton Star Hall.

After practice we had a short business meeting. The minutes from our last meeting were read and approved. We had a short discussion on the invitation to sing at Central Texas College at Killeen in early December and it was decided that we should sing at some of our rest homes and help cheer up the residents there. Details will be available at our next regular session, Nov. 14th, and let's all turn out for this practice and bring a new member if you can.

Singingly yours, Otto Hanus Reporter - SPJST — LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Dear Members: The meeting of Lodge 24, Cyclone was called to order by President Edwin Marek. The pledge of allegiance was recited and a moment of silence was observed for our departed members, Mrs. Selma Schiller.

The minutes of the last meeting were read and then approved after a brief discussion.

Thank you cards were received from the family of Selma Schiller, and from E. J. Giestman for flowers while in the hospital.

Mrs. Regina Zabcik made a motion to donate $25 to the Bell County Easter Seals. It was seconded and passed.

A great deal was accomplished at the work day that was scheduled. The barbecue pit was remodeling, the gas hooked up, and the light poles were put up; these are just a few of the things that were done. A thank you goes out to the following for a job well done: Melcom Moudey, Edwin Marek, Bill Luksa, L. B. Haisler, Jerry Zavodny, Billy Smetanka, and Jerry Cabla, Jr. New salaries were established for the coming year.

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Wednesday, November 1, 1978 Our next meeting will be Sunday, Nov. 12th, which will begin at 1:30 p.m. A sausage supper wil be served following the meeting. The ladies are asked to bring a dessert and a vegetable. This is a very important meeting; we will be electing new officers, so please try to attend.

LaVerne Cabla made a motion that a Christmas party be held Dec. 10th, at 6 p.m. There will be more on this later but keep the date in mind.

All committee chairmen gave their quarterly reports.

New members to the lodge are: Deborah S. Wigly, Jeremy H. Hess; and a transfer to Lodge No. 189, was Mary C. Polasek.

Door prizes were won by Rodney Marek and Beverly Marek for the youth. Adults were Louise Zavodny and Bobby Hoelscher.

The meeting was then adjourned. Members, our next meeting will be Sunday, Nov. 12th, at 1:30 p.m.

Arleen Cabla - SPJST LODGE NO. 17, CALDWELL Dear Members: Saturday, Nov. 11th at 11 a.m., the New Tabor Cemetery Association and Lodge No. 17, New Tabor, will hold a memorial service for 40 deceased war veterans. The program will be held in conjunction with Veterans' Day, beginning at 11 a.m. at the New Tabor Cemetery on Farm Road 166, about four miles east of Caldwell. There will be a short program honoring these forty deceased veterans.

SPJST President Nick A . Morris will be the featured speaker for the event. The New Tabor Youth Club wil place a United States flag on the grave of each of these men as their name is read. If you do not wish to stand for the entire program, please bring your own chair. After the program, a small lunch will be furnished at the New Tabor SPJST hall.

Here is a list of the deceased veterans: World War I — Franklin J. Berka Richard Engleman Victor Gavenda Louis Ginzel John Gold B. J. illanacik Joe Holubec Hynek Marek John Masar

Charles Matcek Frank Moskal Joe Novacek Walter Ondrasek Emil Polasek John Polasek Joe Sefcik William Sefcik Henry Skrabanek John W. Skrabanek Joseph Skrabanek World War II Ervin Garbs Henry Machan Ed Mazach Ed Mikeska Edwin Novacek Frank Ondrasek Stanley Paul Andrew Ratjen James Reeves Carl S. Rosenkranz John Siptak John Skrabanek Lonnie Stinnet Marvin Vackar Tom Vajdak Charles Valla Emil Vavra Korean War — Gordon Wright Vietnam War — Joe Mays Carl S. Rosenkranz Everyone is invited to come out and participate in the services.

Fraternally, Dick Dusek - SPJST — LODGE NO. 38, KOVAR Dear Members: Nov. 12 — Election of officers and regular lodge meeting. If you don't like the way the lodge is operating, here is your chance to do something about it. Come out and elect officers of your choice. Refreshments wil be served.

Nov. 24 — Dance at night with music by Lee Roy Matocha. Come and support your lodge!

Dec. 10 — Installation of officers at our regular meeting. Refreshments will be served.

Dec. 22 — This will be the last dance of the year with Lee Roy Matocha. We will be looking for a large crowd. It will depend on you whether we can continue to have these dances.

Fraternally, Mrs. Vaida Sulak SPJST -

NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON The regular lodge monthly meeting will be held Monday, Nov. 13, 1978, commencing at 7:30 p.m.

Members are urged to attend to voice their opinions regarding matters affecting our lodge. Initiation of new members will also take place for the last time this year.

Refreshments will be served immediately following the meeting.

Fraternally, Marian J. Kadlecek Recording Secretary SPJST —

LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK ANNUAL MEETING The Snook SPJST Lodge No. 9 is planning on having their annual meeting Saturday, Nov. 4, 1978, at the SPJST Hall, at Snook.

5:30 p.m. — covered dish supper.

Each family is asked to bring a vegetable dish or salad dish or a dessert. The lodge will furnish the wieners, tea and bread.

6:30 p.m. — Annual meeting.

Come out for an evening of fun, food and fellowship.

Help support your lodge!

Fraternally, Betty Schoenemann SPJST -

LODGE NO. 179, WARRENTON Dear Members and Friends: Members, please note the time change for our next regular meeting — Thursday, Nov. 9th, with the youth club meeting beginning at 7 p.m., followed immediately by the adult meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Edith Pfeiffer SPJST — LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Dear Members: Nov. 4th the Mikula Orchestra will play at our Lodge 84. Come and dance from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Nov. 12 — our Czechfest. Please continue to tell everyone to attend this happy day planned for your enjoyment, so many folks are busy with various projects. Are you?

Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Monday, is our next lodge meeting; try to make this one.

Fraternally, Rose Scott SPJST

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VtSTN1/C CZECH DAY AT THE STATE FAIR OF TEXAS IN DALLAS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1978

PARTICIPANTS IN THE "PARADE OF COSTUMES" — L to R: Agnes Hondek, Danny Vrla, Ann Oates, Anne Zvolanek, Ray Pottkotter, Sherrie Vrla, Adolf Salac, Rose Ann Parma, Evelyn Salac, Rose Hopecek, Helen Vria, T. Slanaa, Stanley Vrla, Linda Novak, Martha Vrla, Adele Vik4 Dorothy Hagar, Paul Hagar, Helen Oates and Bob Oates.

Masters of Ceremonies, L to B: Brother Calvin Chervenka of Temple and Brother Stanley Patak of Dallas.

Couple Married The Longest — L to R: Mildred Chervenka presents a plaque to Matilda and Otto Banns of Temple (originally from Waco), for being married 57 years, and Anne Zvolanek helped assist in the presentation at the Czech Day in Dallas.

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Brothers and Sisters: The next meeting will be the annual lodge meeting with the election of officers for 1979. There will be vacancies because of the two-year limitation rule in offices for president and secretary and others are to be re-elected, if they wish to serve.

Be sure you have your local dues paid so you are eligible to vote for

the officers to lead the lodge in the Czech traditions that our forefathers founded for us. The SPJST, our beloved Society, is keeping alive the traditions, customs, and languages taught us in our youth and we must preserve these things for generations to come. The meeting is Sunday, Nov. 5th, starting promptly at 1 p.m Mrs. Jerry Pechal Reporter - SPJST -

Mrs. Mary Toberny (age 84) received a trophy for being the oldest lady present. L to 8 Mrs. Toberny, and Mrs. Mildred Chervenka.

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Junior Reseda Dancers of Dallas taking part at the State Fair of Texas during Czech Day.

King Fred Polansky selected as the oldest Czech person attending Czech Day at the State Fair. He is 85 years of age, Mildred Chervenka and Anne Zvolanek were in charge of all the special presentations.

Sokol Participants at Czech Day at The State Fair i

Dallas.

The Pik Sisters entertained at Czech Day in Dallas. L to R: Lauri, Barbara Vlk Linberg and Irene Vlk. Abbott Reseda Dancers enjoyed taking part in the program at the recent They are the daughters of Mr. and Czech Day in Dallas.

Mrs. Joe Vlk of Dallas and members of Lodge 84, Dallas.

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All of our officers and entertainment committee are working hard planning and hoping to get everyone's support and help.

If anyone has any questions or donations, please feel free to call me at 352-5295 after 5 p.m. on week days and all day on Saturday or Sunday. Any donations or help will be appreciated.

Ladles at the pastry table. L to R: Fraternally, Linda Petr Novak, (an unidentified Evelyn Salac little lady), and Lodge 84 Youth Secretary Leader Bessie Petr.

- SPJST — LODGE NO. 66, WACO LODGE NO. 107, FLORESVILLE Dear TVienibers: Dear Members and Friends: This is a, special note — RememOur next meeting will be held ber our next meeting, Sunday, Nov. Nov. 12, at 4 p.m. Hope to see a 19th, is the time for election of nice crowd present. Don't forget your 1979 officers. Please remem- — there will be a social after the ber to be there and vote for your meeting. choice. The meeting will start at Fraternally, 2 p.m. I hope to see you there.

Pauline S. Pavliska Remember also the game night - SPJST — every Sunday night at 7 p.m. durTHE FRIENDSHIP CLUB ing the winter months. Doors open We will have family night on at 5:30 p.m. There is always plenty of good food and cold beverages Nov. 1st, beginning about 5:30 so come on out. Bring a friend p.m. and supper being served at 6 p.m. For members and their famwith you, you may be lucky. ilies (those who live at home), Fraternally, the meal is free; there will be a Annie Hanus charge of $1 for children 12 and English Reporter SPJST — under, and $2 for over 12 years.

We will have turkey and dressing LODGE NO. 112, GUY with all the trimmings. If you plan Dear Members: Our next meeting will be held to attend and were not at the Nov. 12th at 1 p.m., as usual, at last meeting call me at 927-2139 and I will tell you what is needed.

Kolar's Country Corral.

Our Christmas party will be held We will have an election of officers and there will be a social Dec. 6th, at 10:30 a.m. and we will for members and their families. have a gift exchange. Anyone wishPlease make plans to attend this ing to exchange gifts should bring a gift priced at no less than $2. meeting.

We hope to have a large attendFraternally, ance for this meeting and social.

Mary Ann Krivanek See you then.

Reporter Fraternally, - SPJST -011ie A. Miller LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON SPJST — Dear Members and Friends, CZECHFEST AT Don't forget — on Nov. 12th, a LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS covered dish lunch at 1 p.m., folDear Members: Our lodge has great plans for a lowed by the lodge meeting at 3 Czechfest Nov. 12th starting with a p.m. and refreshments after the turkey and dressing dinner from 12 meeting.

Fraternally, noon until 2 p.m.

We are asking for all of our lodge Mary Ann Krivanek Reporter members to help us in any way SPJST they can. We need gift items for

LODGE NO. 187, ROUND ROCK Dear Members, Mark this date on your calendar — Sunday, Feb. 11th, 1979. This is the date of our dedication day for our new lodge home. It was decided to purchase a Ford Futura (Fairmont) and have a drawing for it at the dedication. All members will be asked to sell tickets for this drawing. Nancy Vayo has generously offered to make a quilt to be auctioned off at the dedication.

We are now taking reservations for the New Year's Eve dance but we will not sell tickets until a later date. Music will be by The Seven Dutchmen. For reservations call Ray Woytek (255-3786) or Albert Lange (255-5911).

The November meeting will be held Sunday, Nov. 5th, at 3 p.m. at the home of Charlie and Mae Sliva, 609 E. Liberty. (From the red light on Main Street go six blocks east, then one block north on Black St. to the two-story gold house on the corner of Black and Liberty.)

This will be a covered dish supper. The lodge will furnish the drinks, bread, plates, cups, and silverware. Election of officers for 1979 will be held at this meeting, so we hope to see all of you then.

Fraternally submitted, Wilma Peterson Secretary SPJST -

BULLETIN BOARD District Meetings DISTRICT FALL MEETINGS The District VII fall meeting will be held Sunday, Nov. 5th, with Lodge 185, New Braunfels hosting the meeting. * * DISTRICT SPRING MEETINGS District IV will hold their regular spring district meeting on the 4th Sunday in April, 1979, with Lodge 160, San Angelo being host.

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Wednesday, November 1, 1978

FEATURES THE WEEK THAT WAS It sometimes happens like that — a rash of visitors from near and far. Sometimes they are from a foreign country, specifically, Czechoslovakia. That was the case at the Supreme Lodge the week of October 16th through the 20th.

Monday's visitors included a gentleman from the Moravanka Musical Ensemble when he, along with his Texas relatives, paid a visit to us here in the Supreme Lodge. The gentleman's name was Josef Wenzl and his relatives were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Vitek of Temple and Mr. Jerry Vitek of Belton. They stayed about an hour, toured the museum, had refreshments and a lot of conversation was enjoyed. Mr. Wenzl is an accomplished and professional musician, as are the other members of the Moravanka group, and had previously toured the U.S. with a larger group of classical musicians from Brno, Moravia, Czechoslovakia. We appreciated the Viteks bringing their nephew by.

While we were visiting with Mr. Wenzl and the Viteks, we took a long distance call from Stefan Sarnovsk§ of the Czechoslovak Embassy in Washington, D.C. Mr. SarnovskY had previously visited our offices, so we knew who and what he was. He called to state that the Czechoslovak Ambassador to the United States, Dr. Jaromir Johanes, who had been fulfilling a speaking engagement at the University of Houston, would be stopping in Austin, Temple, and West, on his way to Dallas and that he would be arriving sometime early Thursday afternoon. Mention was made to him that we were currently being visited by one of the musicians from the Moravanka group and that from everything that we had heard their appearances had met with great acclaim so far in Texas. He was pleased to hear that and said that they try to send their top talent groups to this country.

He said he would soon be flying to Houston to join Ambassador Johanes on his trip through Texas and to Dallas.

On Tuesday, we were privileged to have a chartered busload of the entire Moravanka Musical Ensemble stop and visit with us for

CZECHOSLOVAK AMBASSADOR VISITS SUPREME LODGE on Thumday, Oct. 19th. Just prior to their departure for West and Dallas, the ambassador and his entourage were bid farewell by Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas, Jr., top left; Museum Curator Brother Otto Banns, Vice President Bernard Gebala, right rear; Secretary- Treasurer Leonard Mi keska, right rear; and SL President Nick A. Morris on the extreme right.

Visitors included Mrs. Jaromir Johanes, Ambassador (Dr.) Jaromir Johanes, Second Secretary of the Czechoslovak Embassy §tefan Sarne y Josef HasouI. (Photo courtesy Michael-ski,andthembor'iv, Parker and the Temple Daily Telegram.) about two hours. We later learned that this had been arranged for through the good offices of Editor Rudy Sefcik, who had met with the group when they stopped in West on the Interstate and brought them kolaches and pastries. They had previously not planned to make a stop in Temple.

Their stopping here was facilitated

by Brother Sefcik making a telephone call to Brother Otto Hanus here who met them on the outskirts of Temple and guided them to the Supreme Lodge. Needless to say, the conversation flew fast and thick, despite the fact that almost none of the musicians knew any English. They took great interest in the museum and all the displays, and a lively discussion was held regarding their musical successes in Texas so far and music in general. (Music is an international medium and communicates a common understanding.) They were on their way to their performance at SPJST Lodge No. 18, in Elgin, and some of us promised to be there. While they were here we summoned a staff photographer from the Temple Daily

Telegram who arrived and took a picture of one of the musicians being escorted through the museum

by Brother Hanus. (See accompanying picture).

Tuesday night we availed ourselves of our reservations for the Moravanka's performance in Elgin. Make a list of all the adjectives and superlatives that you can think of and they would all aptly describe the outstanding professional performance by the group.

Sounds elicited from the instruments, their tone and beauty, were unbelievable! A great performance by some very professional people!

We stayed to the end, with fond farewells and requests to say hello to the province of Moravia. (Pozdravte nail Moravu!) So many of our Czech forefathers-immigrants to Texas, (in fact, a vast majority of them), emigrated from regions in Moravia to Texas, so that we feel a special attachment to that part of the country.

On Thursday afternoon the Czechoslovak Ambassador to the United States, Dr. Jaromir Johanes, his wife, along with Stefan SarnovskY and their driver, Josef

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MEMBERS OF T:a MORAVANKA MUSICAL ENSEMBLE visited the Supreme Lodge Home Office Thursday, Oct. 17th. They showed great interest in the Library, Archives, and Museum areas. Here we see Museum Curator Brother Otto Hanus pointing out some interesting displays to Moravanka Ensemble member Bohumil §tura. In the background we see other members of the ensemble, Jaroslav Zouhar and Marie Slabitkovi, wife of musical director Jan Slabfik, and Marie Vyoralova (head barely visible above case). On the extreme left are clarinetists Josef Polanich and Jira" Kratochvii. Most of them signed the guest book as being from Brno, except Josef Wenzl from Kyjov, Jiri Kratochvil from Prague, and Josef Polanich from Marefy, okres Vii.kov. The group was on its way to perform at Lodge No. 18, in Elgin, where they played to a packed house. (Photo courtesy Rod Aydelotte and The Temple Daily Telegram.)

Hasouil, arrived at the Supreme Lodge after a two-hour audience and visit with Governor Dolph Briscoe in the governor's mansion in Austin. Sarnovsky is the Second Secretary in the Czechoslovak Embassy in Washington. Again, these guests spent almost two hours here'talking, holding an interview with the press and generally enjoying themselves touring the museum and seeing what all we have here. Discussions were open and frank. Again, a young staffer from the Temple Daily Telegram came over to take pictures and conduct a personal interview with the ambassador. (See accompanying picture and excerpts from the Temple Daily Telegram.)

The ambassador's small entourage departed here shortly before 5 o'clock, after having made arrangements with Sister Sefeik to pick up some Czech pastries as they made

a stop at West, then to continue their trip to Dallas.

All in all, it was a busy and interesting week, unlike any other that we have ever had here. To cap it off, the following weekend was the weekend of the three-day Czech Symposium, "Czechs in Texas." With all of these visits and flurry of activities, I don't see how we could be much more Czechoriented.

Fraternally, Nick A. Morris * * (The following article is taken from the front page of the Temple Daily Telegram, issue of Friday, Oct. 20th, 1978. It was accompanied lay the picture that accompanies this article. —NAM) CZECH AMBASSADOR VISITS SPJST HEADQUARTERS

By J. Michael Parker One of Texas' newest citizens

'visited Temple Thursday on a tour of several cities in his new state.

Dr. Jaromir Johanes was named Thursday as an honorary Texan by Gov. Dolph Briscoe, but his real homeland is half a world away, in Eastern Europe.

Dr. Johanes is the ambassador of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic to the United States and he visited Temple for about two hours in a tour that has taken him to Galveston, Houston, Temple, West, Ennis and Dallas — cities with high concentrations- of C citizens.

He spoke on Ozech-American relations at the University of Houston and was surprised by CzechAmericans in the audience who presented him with Czech pastries and foods as tokens of welcome.

In Temple, Dr. Johanes spent about two hours visiting the SPJST State Supreme Lodge and seeing relics of Czech culture in Texas in the SPJST Museum. The SPJST, Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas, is a fraternal benefit society, and the supreme lodge in Temple is its statewide headquarters.

Traveling with Dr. Johanes and his wife were his second secretary, Stefan Sarnovsky, and his driver, Josef Hasoun.

Dr. Johanes has been Czechoslovakia's ambassador to the United States for two and one half years and has made such periodic visits to cities with high concentrations of Czech residents around the nation, such as Chicago.

Before he was appointed to his current post in Washington, he was ambassador to Canada, and also has served in embassies in Australia and the United Kingdom.

He has no favorites among the nations where he has served, and said, "My favorite country is Czechoslovakia."

Dr. Johanes visits his homeland about once a year, but when he finishes his Texas visit, he will meet with a delegation from Czechoslovakia back in Washington.

He also said he was enjoying his tour of Texas and noted how much bigger the state is than his country. "We (Czechoslovakia) are in a big state over in Eastern Europe," Dr. Johanes said, "but over here, we would be a small state."

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Eddie and Christine Knapek

Corpus Christi Dear Readers: In the past few days I have received three invitations to attend golden wedding anniversaries.

One from the family of Jim and Mary Roschetzky, dated Sept.

30th. I was sorry I could not attend this occasion. I know these celebrants from their childhood and moved them from Buckholts in 1931. They had a baby girl, Mary L., born May 31st, 1931. On April 12, 1945, she joined our local lodge, Lodge No. 56, SPJST. They have two sons, Billy G., born Nov. 25th, 1934, who joined Lodge 56 on October 1, 1949, and Jimmy, born May 3rd, 1938, who joined Lodge 56, Jan. 23rd, 1952.

As I remember the Depression Days, there were no jobs. His parents were living in Corpus Christi so this young couple wanted to move to Corpus Christi, but had no way of doing so. Since we were steady, continuous, good frends with the Majek and Roschetzky families (Jim's wife was the daughter of Leo and Rosie Majek), and at that time I was a cotton gin manager of the Co-Op Farmers Gin at Buckholts, I was owner of the truck that hauled cotton bales from the gin to Houston. My truck was idle at that time and the Majeks asked me what it would take to move the Roschetzkys to Corpus.

I told them if they would pay for the gas and oil, I would do them the favor. The deal was made and

we unloaded everything at Jim's parents' home; his father was employed as a night watchman at the cotton oil mill. In December, 1940, I had done the same kind of favor for the Leo Majek family. Leo Majek, Jr. wanted to join the Army so I took him in my car, to Temple to the recruiting station. He was accepted and got his training in California.

Saturday, Sept. 30th, I made a telephone call at about 5 p.m., to the Moravian Hall and had a talk with the bridegroom, congratulating him and explaining why I was not there with them. My daughter, Ann, and her husband, Roy Peal, invited me to have supper with them at the same time of the celebration in the Moravian Hall. Sam Peal from Houston, and Patrick from Corpus Christi, made a visit with their families to their parents.

Most of the time they invite me to be with them at the table and believe me, I enjoy this all the time.

I'm wishing you many healthy and successful years, Jim and Mary.

My regards to you all.

Just a few lines about the Eddie and Christine Knapek's golden wedding anniversary celebration held Oct. 7th, 1978. It started at 2 p.m. at the St. Patrick Church in Corpus Christi. The church was filled up and it was witnessed by all present in the audience. Husband Eddie and his lovely wife, Christine, were a wonderful and lovely couple. The ceremony lasted about one hour.

On the street, in front of the church, there was a Model-T Ford, 50 years old, ready to take the married couple to the Moravian Hall. I wish to thank Mr. and Mrs. Frank Majek for their transportation to the church and to the church and to the Moravian Hall; also to my son-in-law, Roy Peal, who took me home at 9:30 p.m.

I always love social get-togethers.

When we got to the Moravian Hall, the parking lot was filled with cars. Inside, at the door there was a registration table, serviced by the kind ladies, who also pinned the nice badges on the guests. I had received a white rose in the church before and it was pinned on my coat lapel by charming Pam Urbanovsky, age 10. Pam is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Knapek. In the auditorium

there were tables around the walls and at the entrance were tables for the wedding gifts and one table was for the display of pictures of the Knapek family, The ladies in the kitchen were busy preparing the meal for supper. There were snacks, cold drinks, hot coffee and keg beer.

At 5 p.m. the Majek Orchestra started to play music. While some couples started to dance, the wedding gifts were opened. and the names posted in a book. There was a cute little house on the end of that table, for the envelopes with cash in them; the opening was in the roof. I asked Eddie what they would do with so many gifts — it was a big truck load. He said he didn't know.

At 6 p.m. supper was being served, with Msgr. Edward J. Miller giving the invocation. After supper Mr. J. B. Sefcik, master of ceremonies, took over and introduced Msgr. E. J. Miller to make a speech, which was short. Then he continued for about 45 minutes to introduce the Knapek family. Afterward he called out my name and asked me to speak in the Czech language, and this was also a short speech.

I wish to express my sincere thanks to the honorable Knapek family for the invitation to their successful celebration. The weather was nice and everything was enjoyable.

At 8 p.m. the Majeks started to play the "Wedding March" and almost everyone got in the march.

While looking at the dancers, seated at my reserved table with a lady who had no partner, she asked me to join the march with her.

After the march was over there was a popular waltz, so we continued dancing. We enjoyed the dance but I had never seen this young and fine dancer before. I got her name while dancing. She was the same nationality I am. She came to the wedding ceremony to be happy by dancing, and, at the same time, to make others happy.

This came to me for the first time, when I had the pleasure to be happy and make a strange person happy, also. Maybe she enjoyed my speech and her friendship was a reward. There was not another person my age (87) present.

I appreciated meeting so friends and making som"

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Another surprise came from Mr. Jim Pavelka from Ennis who made six kitchen knives for me and sent them to me by Brother Jerry Sijansky and Brother Monta Foster, when they attended the Sokol meeting, Sept. 24th, at Ennis. My sincere thanks to you, Brother Jim. The five knives wil be distributed to my children and I will keep one.

They are wonderful handmade souvenirs.

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MISS KAREN A. LEWANDOWSKI

AND ANDREW J. BALZER, 10 ARE UNITED IN MARRIAGE Gowned in candlelight chiffon and Alecon lace, Miss Karen Anne Lewandowski exchanged nuptial vows and rings with Mr. Andrew J. Balzer, III, on Friday, Oct. 6th, which was her parents' 27th wedding anniversary.

Arrangements of white gladiolus and yellow mums enhanced St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Church for the 4:30 p.m. mass and ceremony uniting the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lewandowski and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Balzer, Jr., all of Dunkirk, New York.

The Rev. James A. Walter, associate pastor, officiated with Ms. Marcy Kupiec, soloist, and Ms. Christine Kupiec, organist. Following the church service, the newlyweds greeted over 200 guests at a dinner-reception at the Town and Country Restaurant with a dinner and dance. Out-of-town guests attended from Texas, Michigan, Arizona, and Brockport, Warrensburg, Cornwall, Olean, Depew, and Hamburg, New York.

Mr. Lewandowski escorted his daughter to the altar and gave her in marriage. Designed with a molded lace bodice hand-pearled

by Mrs. Dorothy Massey of Temple, the bridal gown had a wedding band neckline, full bishop sleeves over a lace shoulder cap, and a full skirt terminating in a chapel length train. Handmade in England, the bride's rolled edge, waist-length veil was caught to a pearl embellished Aleco lace cap. She carried candleli ht daisies, baby's breath anal ringeri with ivory satin ties.

MR. AND MRS. ANDREW BALZER, III The bride's four attendants wore spice colored Silesta knit gowns having empire bodices, spaghetti shoulder straps, A-line skirts and matching elbow-length capelets. Mrs. Bernadette Sikora of Depew, N.Y., aunt of the bride and matron of honor, and Mrs. Shelley Mancuso of Fredonia and Miss Donna Lewandowski and Leigh Ellen Damon of Dunkirk, cousins and bridesmaids, each pinned in her hair a wood fiber flower to campliment her gown. The flowers were made by Mrs. Marvin Hale of Belton. Mrs. Sikora carried a nosegay of yellow daisy pompons, baby's breath and English ivy with yellow ties, and the bridesmaids held tinted floral orange daisy pompons, baby's breath and English ivy nosegays with orange ribbon ties.

The bridegroom chose Mr. John Ricotta of Dunkirk as best Ushers were his brother, Mark Balzer, John Glapa of Dunkirk and Ronald Epolito of Fredonia.

Mrs. Lewandowski, mother of the bride, attended the wedding and

reception wearing an iced green satin knit gown made with a peasant neckline, gathered waist and cuffs, and a matching stole. Her accessories were matching shade of green and her flowers were miniature yellow carnations with yellow ties. Mrs. Balzer, the' bridegroom's mother, chose a mint green doubleknit gown with a lapel accented V. neckline and cummerbund defined waist. Silver accessories and corsage of miniature yellow carnations with matching colored ties completed her ensemble.

The bride is an alumna of Dunkirk High School, Fredonia State University and Texas Christian University with a master of fine arts degree in Theatre Arts and Ballet. Mr. Balzer, a 1972 graduate of Dunkirk High School, attended the University of Wyoming and Brockport State University College majoring in Physical Education.

The bridal couple are both associated with the Central Counties Center of Mental Health/Mental

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Wednesday, November 1, 1978 Retardation in Temple, Mr. Balzer as a case worker and the bride as personal social adjustment training supervisor.

As they left for their honeymoon for a tour of the mid-western states, en route to Denver, Colo., the bride wore white gaberdine slacks with a navy blue cowlnecked top. The newlyweds will reside at Lake Belton, Morgan's Point, Texas. They are both members of SPJST Lodge No. 177, Academy and the bride is the assistant youth leader there. She has served as judge for several District YADs and State Royalty.

SPJST — KAY BILY AND DALTON KNIGHT EXCHANGE WEDDING VOWS The A. D. Bruce Religious Center on the grounds of the University of Houston was the setting of the ceremony uniting Kay Lynette Bily and Dalton V. Knight, Jr., at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, July 22, 1978. The bride was given by her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Vladimir G. Bily of Houston. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dalton V. Knight, also of Houston.

Rev. Henry E. Beseda of Caldwell, officiated the double ring ceremony.

For her wedding the bride wore a formal gown of white silk organza designed by Ron Lovece of New York, with whom the bride conferred. The dress featured a fitted bodice which was lavishly appliqued with imported re-embroidered Alecon lace. An off the shoulder flounce framed her face and another ruffle started at the waistline and extended diagonally down the hemline. Bands of the same exquisite lace accented with pink rosebuds banded each flounce.

The very full skirt was worn over a petticoat and extended to a cathedral length train. A hat especially designed by Ron Lovece for the dress further complemented her ensemble. Created of organza and matching lace, the hat tied with a pink satin ribbon under the chin. Tiers of silk illusion fell from the back of the hat touching the back hemline of the skirt. To complement her attire, the bride carried a dainty white basket of a dozen pink rosebuds and a dozen white pixie carnations sprinkled with !baby's breath and English ivy.

The five bridesmaids and junior

MRS. DALTON V. KNIGHT, JR. bridesmaid wore light peach formal gowns complimented by a bustle in back. The bride chose dark red authuriums from Hawaii sprinkled with baby's breath for each bridesmaid to carry. The flower girl wore a white eyelet gown with peach lining and a tiny white bonnet which tied under the chin.

She, too, carried a basket of flowers. The groom wore a light tan tuxedo and his groomsmen were adorned in dark brawn tuxedos.

Witnesses for the wedding were Gerald and Sharron Bily, Carolyn Filipp and Wayne Newton.

Mr. and Mrs. Bily were hosts to a beautiful reception which included a barbecue dinner and a dance held at Sokol Houston. The Jimmy Brosch Band accompanied the wedding march led by Mr. and Mrs. Tom Jecmenek with assistance from Mrs. Oscar Helmcamp.

The newlyweds spent a week in Orlando, Florida, at Disneyworld.

Upon their return, they will make their home in Houston where they have just completed construction

of a new home in Jersey Village.

The groom, a graduate of the University of Houston, is a training coordinator in the power division of Brown & Root. The bride will continue her education at the University of Houston where she is majoring in pharmacy.

The bride, groom, and the entire family of the bride are members of SPJST Lodge No. 88, and WFLA Lodge No. 289, both of Houston.

The Bily family is also members of Sokol Houston.

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YOUTH SECTION From The District Youth Counselors TO THE YOUTH OF DIST. VII This is an invitation to the youth of District VII to be on the youth program at District VII's fall meeting. Come and join in the fun of the pinata breaking. I will see you

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bloraysvnka vocalists Kveta Navrtilova, Jiii Helan, Marie Vyoralovi, —Photo by A. F. Urbanic Marie Slabikovi.

Nov. 5th in New Braunfels.

Fraternally, Maxine Pavliska District VII DYC SPJST

From The Lodge Youth Leaders LODGE NO. 20, GRANGER Dear Members, The Youth Club_of Lodge No. 20 had a Halloween party on Tuesday, Oct. 31st, at the lodge hall.

At 6:30 everyone went to check on the goblins to see what kind of tricks or treats they were able to collect. There was also a costume judging to try to decide who was the spookiest, funniest and ugliest, with prizes being awarded.

Afterward everyone returned to the lodge for games and some more refreshments, and the telling of stories about some of the fun things the "witch" has done in her lifetime.

Remember the next meeting will be Sunday, Nov. 12th, at 2:30 p.m. and our guest speaker will be District II Youth Counselor Frank Klinkovsky, accompanied by his

lovely wife, Irma.

Fraternally yours, Rita Marburger Youth Leader - SPJST — LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO Dear Readers, The Youth Club of Lodge No. 50, El Campo, met on Oct. 18th, at 8 P.m. , at the residence of Bill Goerig.

The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance by President Kim Vanek. Secretary Chris Goerig read the minutes of the last meeting, Treasurer Jeff Goerig gave the treasury report. Veronica Bartos gave the community report.

We discussed about buying a camera for our youth club and talked about different craft and for each youth to bring a poem or picture about Thanksgiving for the November meeting.

Mothers present were Mrs. Anna Bartos, Mrs. Cynthia Goerig, Mrs. Georgia Henderson, Mrs. Janet Holub, Mrs. Bernice Rek, Mrs. Agnes Sebesta, Mrs. Rita Vanek and Mrs. Vlasta Bartos.

The next meeting will be Nov. 15th, at the home of Gene Rek. Mrs. Vlasta Bartos Youth Leader SPJST

LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Dear Members: At our last meeting which was Oct. 11th, we decided to have a bake sale on the 14th, during a lodge dance. As a money-making project, it turned out very profitable. I would like to thank Betty Macalik, Nadine Martinek, Judy Kudrna, Adell Rejcek, Annette Honza and Dorothy Kudrna for the beautiful cakes and strudel they donated to help out our youth.

We also decided to have a Halloween party Oct. 29th at 6:30 p.m.

Everyone was asked to wear a costume. Prizes were to be given to the best ones. I hope our volunteer committee on games and decorations had good luck finding a few scary things for the party.

I hope to see everyone at our next meeting, Nov. 8th, at 7:30 p.m. Bring a friend. Again, I would like to thank the mothers for the cakes and strudels.

Fraternally, Linda Trojacek Youth Leader - SPJST -

Letters From The Youth LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Dear Readers, Our monthly meeting was called to order by Youth Leader Linda Trojacek on Oct. 11th at 7:30 p.m.

Missy Macalik led the pledge of allegiance. After the pledge, Nancy Martinek read the minutes of the last meeting, which were approved as read.

The treasurer's report was then read by Laure Krajca.

Under old business we discussed the Six Flags trip which was Sept. 17th. Everyone said they had a good time.

For new business we discussed the Halloween party that was set for Oct. 29th at 6:30 p.m. We also discussed having a bake sale Saturday, Oct. 14th, at the lodge dance. This was a money-making project. We want to thank all the mothers and everyone else who donated something to sell.

After the meeting we made craft items and had refreshments.

Our next meeting will be Nov. 8th, at 7:30 p.m. See you all there!

Fraternally, Nancy Martinek (14) (10-22-78) Secretary SPJST -

Wednesday, November 1, 1978 LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN Dear Members: The October meeting of Lodge 18 Youth Club was held Oct. 18th.

President Carolyn Ging called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

Paula Sheffield, secretary, read the register and there were 25 members, one guest and Patsy Young, youth leader, present.

The secretary read the minutes and they were approved as read.

There was no correspondence.

Old business was the fall festival which was set for Saturday, Oct. 28th, at 6 p.m. The lodge building was open everyday at 7 p.m. so we could have everything ready for the festival.

New business was discussed and we decided to have a hayride on Nov. 11th, which is on a Saturday.

We will meet at the lodge between 6:30 and 7 p.m. There was a committee volunteered to get everything we need for the hayride.

All of us sang "Happy Birthday" to Darrell Thames who was 18 years old Oct. 20th.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

Congratulations to the state king and queen and to our District II queen who was second runner-up.

Fraternally, Paula Peterson 16) (10-24-78) Vice President — LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO The SPJST Lodge No. 50, El Campo Youth Club held their meeting Oct. 18th at the home of Bill Goerig. We had our Halloween party.

Door prizes were won by Lori and Wayne Holub.

We sang "Happy Birthday" to William Rek, Denise Rek, Jodi Henderson, Chris Goerig and Kim Vanek.

Refreshments were donated and served by Cynthia Goerig.

Sunday, Oct. 15th, I attended the SPJST District VI fall meeting at Inez.

Fraternally, (10-24-78) Patrick Bartos LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO The SPJST Lodge No. 50, El Campo Youth Club held their monthly meeting at the Bill Goerig residence Oct. 18th. We had a short meeting and also had our Halloween party.

Door prizes were won by Lori and Wayne Holub.

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West Beseda Dancers who performed for the Moravanka r:nsemble at East Bernard, Burleson, and with the other circles at the recent Czech Day at the State Fair in Dallas. They danced the Moravian Beseda at East Bernard.

The birthdays this month are as follows: Jodi Henderson, William and Denise Rek, Chris Goerig and Kim Vanek.

Refreshments were donated and served by Mrs. Bill Goerig. We played a game afterward.

I attended the District VI fall meeting Sunday, Oct. 15th in Inez.

Our youth had a country store and sold tickets on candy. Four youth members performed, they were Veronica, Patrick, Joseph and Maryann Bartos.

Fraternally, (10-24-78) Veronica Bartos (10) LODGE NO. 117, ROBSTOWN Dear Readers, The Robstown Youth Club has been very busy in October. Oct. 14th some of the youth members took a trip to Floresville to the Peanut Festival. The District VII King Brent Hrncir and Queen Frances McDonald rode on a decorated car in the parade that was held in conjunction with the festival. Also riding on the car were their duke and duchess, Donald Marek and Angie Hrncir. This was a new and fun experience for these young members. After the parade, the youth, with their parents, visited and enjoyed the various booths and attractions of the festival.

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Then all of us returned home that same evening.

On the next weekend, Oct. 21st, the youth club held a bake sale.

It started at 9 a.m. and all m bers were asked to donate either money or baked goods. It was held at Model Market, one of the local super markets. The sale went pretty good and the club made about $75 on it.

To complete this month the youth club also sponsored a spook house and a Halloween party; both of these activities were set for Sunday, Oct. 29th. The members met every Sunday evening in order to plan these two past events.

Fraternally, Frances McDonald (10-26-78) Secretary LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX Dear Readers, At our last meeting, held Oct. 22nd, we discussed a hayride and later a wiener roast. Nov 8th was the date decided for both of them.

This will take place on a Wednesday, and will start at 5 p.m. sharp, and last until 9 p.m. Each member may ask a friend to go along if he or she wants to.

We would like to thank the good samaritan who donated the film for the entertainment at Oar SPJST ---

22 meetings; also a big thank you to Father Isidore and Tommy Jatzlau for running the film projector for us.

Drawings for the door prizes were held at intermission.

See you at the next meeting!

Fraternally, Denise Supak (10-25-78) Reporter — SPJST — LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO Dear Readers, El Campo Lodge No. 50 Youth Club met at the home of Bill Goerig Oct. 18th. Some of the members came dressed in Halloween costumes. We had a short meeting.

We sang "Happy Birthday" to the October birthday persons who were Chris Goerig, Jodi Henderson, Denise Rek, William Rek, and Kim Vanek.

Door prizes were won by Lori and Wayne Holub.

Refreshments were served by Mrs. Cynthia Goerig.

Fraternally, (10-25-78) Joseph Bartos — SPJST — LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK Dear Readers, We had a large group attend our Pooh Park outing the other night.

We were honored to have our honorary grandmother, Mrs. Ella Jakubik go with us and she had a blast driving the bumper cars; most of us skated and rode gocarts, which was loads of fun.

We were reminded not to forget to attend the Harvest Festival during Halloween night.

Our next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 1st, at 6:45 p.m. Bring your crafts.

Have a nice day.

Fraternally, (10-26-78) Jan Schoenernann — SPJST --LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Dear Vestnik Readers, The Youth Club of Lodge 30, Talton will have their monthly meeting Nov. 5th at 2:30 p.m., in the Talton Community Center.

I attended the District VI fall meeting Oct. 15th at Inez and I really enjoyed going. I would like to thank Mrs. Kahanek for taking me along. Others who attended from our club were: Karen Kahanek, Melissa Zboril, Vicki Dorotik, Kelly Korenek, Kristie Korenek, Brenda Kresta; and adults were: Mrs. Joyce Kahanek, Ann

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We also sold tickets on different things.

I hope to see everyone at the next meeting.

Fraternally, (10-25-78) Michael Srubar (9) SPJST —

LODGE NO. 50, EI CAMPO Dear Readers, The District VI meeting was held in Inez, Oct. 15th. The youth club of Lodge 50, El Campo, participated.

We had a country stare and we gave away a jar of candy to the person who guessed how many pieces of candy were in the jar.

The winner was Elaine Zabransky from Hallettsville.

All of us enjoyed the adults' talent. The refreshments were enjoyed by everyone.

Fraternally, Kim Vanek (10-26-78) President SPJST —

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Bratri Svobody SPJST Lodge No. 67, Schulenburg, in behalf of our membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our lodge brother, ED J. HAJEK, age 90, who passed away Friday, Sept. 22nd, at Colonial Nursing Home in Schulenburg, after being in ill health for four years.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25th, from St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, with Father Roger Robbins officiating. Interment followed in St. Rose Catholic Cemetery.

Pallbearers were W. A. Farek, Sr., Walter Roeder, Emil Barton, Arthur Graf, Johnny Tumis and Fanil

Pesek.

Brother Hajek, a retired cafe man was born Oct. 5th, 1887, to Frank and Clara Hajek at Sweet Home. He married Emma Kahanek at St. John on Oct. 17th, 1916.

Brother Hajek was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church, the American Legion and SPJST Lodge No. 67. He also was a veteran of World War I. Surviving is his wife, Emma of Schulenburg.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace and may we always remember him in our prayers.

Resolution Cominittee: Mrs. Mary Ogle Emil Pesek Erwin Holub, Sr. — SPJST -EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 9, Snook, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge sister, FRANCES MARY ELSIK. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Frances Mary Elsik of Snook Saturday, Oct. 7th, at 2 p.m. from the Strickland Funeral Chapel with Rev. J. Burdette Wiles, pastor of the Boone Road Assembly of God Church in Houston and Rev. W. L. Barbary, pastor of the Snook Assembly of God Church officiating.

The organ prelude and postlude was rendered by Mrs. Barbara Brown, her granddaughter, and two special songs were sung by Bob Evans.

She was born in Sebesta, .Texas, the daughter of Frank Sebesta and Anna Janac Sebesta, on Feb. 28th, 1890. She was a member of the Snook Assembly of God Church and the SPJST Lodge No. 9, of Snook. She loved flowers, her family and to work in her garden.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Thomas Elsik, for over 44 years, and two brothers, William and Walter Sebesta.

Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Gardenia Watson of Bellaire, Mrs. Margaret Jenkins of Houston and Mrs. Kathryn Moragne of Houston; three sons, Tom Elsik of Snook, Walter Elsik, and Herbert Elsik, both of Houston; two sisters, Mrs. Libby Mikeska Dryer and Mrs. Olga Fojt, both of Houston; one brother, Delphine

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Wednesday, November 1, 1978 Sebesta. of Snook; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson and a number of nieces and nephews, and other relatives.

Interment was in the Snook Cemetery under the direction of Strickland Funeral Home of Somerville.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Janice Victorick Anita Sebesta Lenora Sebesta SPJST — EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 29, Taylor, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother, JOHN POLZIN, age 56, a former Taylor resident, who died at his ranch in Live Oak County Saturday, Sept. 23rd.

Funeral services were held Sept.

25th in the Seaside Chapel there, with Dr. John Keenon officiating.

Burial was in the Seaside Memorial Park.

Brother Polzin was the principal of the Flour Bluff Intermediate School and had been with that school district for 20 years.

He was born June 10th, 1922 in Henrietta and was raised in Taylor. He was the nephew of Mrs. Leonita Mazgelis of Taylor and Mrs. Lydia Rebbick of Thorndale.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Frances Polzin; a son, John Speer Polzin; and a sister, Mrs. Stanley Ewasiuk of Chicago.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Michael Kaiser Jerry Tallas Herbert Riethmeyer - SPJST — EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 29, Taylor, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother, CHARLES A. SCHILLER, age 67, of Thrall, who died Wednesday in the Taylor Hospital.

Funeral services were held Friday at 2 p.m. in the Oondra Memorial Chapel in Taylor with Rev. Dan Marek officiating. Burial was

in the Taylor City Cemetery.

Brother Schiller was a retired farmer.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Bessie Schiller of Thrall; a daughter, Mrs. Glen R. (Dorothy Ann) Ging of Taylor; a son, Charles J. Schiller of Temple; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Sladek of Thrall and Mrs. Della Horn, Mrs. Julia Grieger and Mrs. Terry Malish, all of Taylor; a brother, Edward Schiller of Hare; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

Pallbearers were Bennie Hurta, Alfred Casper, Bart Pekar, Eugene Malish, Van Stiba, and Gilbert Grieger.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Michael Kaiser Jerry Tallas Herbert Riethmeyer - SPJSTEXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 130, on behalf of our entire membership, extend our sympathy to the family of our departed lodge sister, ALBINA KOZA, who passed away in Taylor, on Sept. 5th, 1978, at the age of 89 years.

Sister Koza was a member of the Circle of Czech Women as well as Lodge 130.

Services were conducted by Dr. Karl Keithly. Interment was at Grove Hill Memorial, Dallas.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Frankie Curry of Dallas; grandson, Dr. Morris Curry and three greatgrandchildren.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Norbert Mikulec Martha Vrla Rose Parma 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 brother, BEN J. BOLECH, who passed away in the Stevens Nursing Home in Yoakum, Monday, Sept. 11th, 1978, at the age of 67.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 13th, at 2 p.m. in the Shiner Catholic Church, with the Rev. Father Patrick Fidgeon officiating. Burial was in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery.

Brother Bolech was born Dec. 27th, 1910, near Shiner, in the Midway Community.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mildred Bolech; a son and daughter-in-law, Franklin and Suanne (Boone) Bolech of Yoakum; two sisters, Mrs. Ben (Alice) Beyer of Yoakum, and Mrs. Louis (Frances) Hajek of Victoria.

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

Resolution Committee: Millie Kutac Earline Zabransky - SPJST FINAL BONUS SALE OF MORAVIA LINIMENT AND HORMONE CREAM We have in stock limited quantities of Moravia Liniment and Hormone Cream.

For $10 you will receive-3 small (2-oz. size) liniments, enough to make 1 pint of each bottle (used for fast relief from headaches, minor arthritic and rheumaticlike conditions, muscular lumbago, strains, neuralgia, painful tendons, joints and tired feet. Helps lessen cramps in calfs and legs.)

For $10 you will receive — 4 jars of Laguna - antiwrinkle night cream — cash value, $16.!

All orders will be sent by slower third-class mail. All of our other medications are completely sold out. This is our last and final sale, so stock up now!

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- SPJST -

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50's Owner finanbing.

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PODPORA LIDSKOST BRATRSTVI Ceska r.i Cast Cfedni organ Slovanske Podporujiei Jednoty Statu Texas, zalotene roku 1897

ROONIK 66 etSLO 44 Pak podekovala sestra Sue Pauling za vkpomoc pri nal posledni RAD SLOVANSKA LIPA CISLO 66, zabave a rekla nam, ge ua mama Yaechny tanedni zabavy, mimo WACO dvouch na ptiati rok vykizene a tie Cteni Naai rijnovou schazi zahajil nag nag odbor zabavni jig pracuje na pfedseda bratr Henry (Hank). West naai vanodni zabave a ge pottebuv 2:00 hodiny odpoledne. Slib v'er- je penize k vykonani ygech pianosti vlajce SpojenYch state a na nit, ktere ji byly povolene. Dale br se tadove hesla byly odevzdane vae E. Mazanec podal zpravu za nage mi pfitomnYnn pri vedeni Karen zabavni vedery, ge se dati dobie.

Shelton a Janice a Donna Sta- Br. Leon Hensel podal zpro.vy za revizni vkbor ge prohledli nage kni slay. by a nagli vge v itpinem potadku.

Navatevniky jsme men nove zvoBratr Robert Pavelka podal naleneho statniho krale mlade ge Don nie Lueck a Tony Hill od fadu eis- vrh aby jsme darovali nal novelo 177, Academy. Byli jste vitani a zvolene statni kralovne mlade ge a vevodkyni penegitk darek tak jsme prijedte zase.

Vgichni Utednici byli na svem darovali kralovne $25 a vevodkyni miste jenom moje maliekost chybe $15.

Nove Reny, ktere jsme la nebot' jsme byli na 6eskem dnu na statni vkstave v Dallas. Byl jsou jak nasleduje: Roxie Nell a dten protokol z minule schtize a William Clay Holder, Susan Lynn piijat jak byl napsan. Pak se pfi- a Stewart W. Oswald, Cleo B. Morkrodilo ku zpravam Utednikti a vk ris, Cary A. Mueller, Gary Lee Poborti a za nag majetkovk vkbor po- well, Damon, Devion, David a Do•dala zpravu sestra Darlene Engel- nald B. Beshears, Henry E. Veselke, za mla.de g sestra Libby Parma ka, Bernell Bezanson, Mary L., Dus a piedstavila nam novou statni ti, Brent F. Bredthauer a Johnny kralovnu mladege sestru Tena Ur- Ray Pokiuda; doufame, 'tie se jim banek a vevodkyni sestru Donna u nas bude libit a ge budou naStanislav, obe elenkyne na geho is vgtevovat nacre schuze. Jste vgichni du. Dale nag odbor mladege nay- vitani. Pfestoupili od nas k fadu gtivil SIX FLAGS, kde se melt do- 54 Robert a Amy Ka gik, dale Carol ble. Dale, ge nag odbor mlade ge bu Trefnk k fodu 130 v Dallas Za nemocenskk Vkbor podala de podporovat "MEALS ON zpravu sestra Agnes Mazanec, ge aby kdo mfige WHEELS" a gadal pfines1 nejake zavafeniny a line poslala pozdravni karty sestram paklikovane jidla k tomu ("delis, Sue Pauling a Jean Talsma a dale take mii gete darovat penize ke kou dru. Howard Palms, soucitnou kar pi takovkch zasob pro tento Ueel. to bratru Arthur Schiemenzovi nad Dale, ge ralg klub mladege ma za- ztratu jeho matky. Dale nam novosobu XIICI-TAf!EK k prodeji, ktere dela, 'tie sestra Mabel Crow je vá g ye svetni-ne mocna lezas udelaji krasne darky k Vanoctm ci dislo 545 v Providence nemocni(Ja, jich main nekolik zde V (If adovne k nrodeji za. $4.00 jed- el; jag*" nemtge mit navatevniky, na a po4ou 4.25) tak mate pfile- ale poglete ji pozdravni karty.

Bratr a sestra John a Mary Aim Most vknomoct nagi eik podekovali za vstupenky na Za na:4i sfe_ nodal zpravu br Emil Hal11.1 g , pokladnar, za vstupen- Moravanku a ge to bylo krasne po ky br. Frank Parma, za pokladni- divani a poslouchani co g podpoka na5 1 sine bratr Frank Miller za ruji, nebot' jsme tam take byli a fad sestra Darlene Engelke; vgech bylo to krasne poslouchani a tak se tandilo. ny 7pr.6vy byly dobre.

ODDIL DOPISCVATELO

1. listopadu 1978 Narozeniny v fijnu melt sestra Rose Galier a moje malidkost jenom, 'tie ja jsem nebyl pfitomen.

Zazpivali ji "Happy Birthday".

Ptiati schtize bude 19. listopadu zadatkern pkesne ye 2 hodiny odpoledne. Bude volba firednikil na priati rok tak vas prosime by jste se vaichni dostavili a, zvolili si Utedniky dle yageho Dvetni cenu vkhral bratr Daniel Nors a jelikoti nebylo dalaiho jednani schilze ukonoila. Nezapomente, ge nacre "Game Nights" jsou kagdou nedeli veder, elvefe se otev fou v 5:30 a hra zapodne v 7 ye e'er a kakik je vitan.

Za tyto poznamky chci podekovat naafi anglicke zpravodajce sesite Annie Hanug.

S bratrskkm pozdravem Otto Hanug — SPJST -TAK. VAELICOS Anetika Houdkoya Byli jsme ptekvapeni kdyi tkden jsme detli ye Vestniku, tie nag davni pfatele z Corpus Christi mantele Raymond B. Peters oslavovali sve zlate ykrodti mantelstvi dne 14. isijna v tamnim kostele Christ The King. Odpoledne byla slavena mge sv. a po obtadech pak men vedeti a tanec v sini fadu 79, kde pani Petersova jest zastupcem onoho fadu a prodava pojistne. Zname tyto lidi ji g davno a celou jejich rodinu a pfejeme jim yaeho dobreho a hlavne toho zdravieka do budoucna. Myslim, tie cela rodina Petersovo, patfi k tadu 79 v Corpus Christi.

Ve Whitesboro, Tx.,'colada krajainka sl. Darline Dolegalek graduovala v 17 letech a dostala stipendium $500.00 a je gte $150.00 od Junior College a byla, kralovnou dill Home-Coming Queen a statni g ampionkou v universitnim Interscholastic League a obdr gela mnoho darkt a trofei. Byla jedina de g ye dvou akolach. Nyni navatevu-ka je kolej v Sherman, Texas. Bableka a dededek jeji man gele Jim a

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Ve sttedu 1. listopadu 1978 Bessie Martinkovi kdysi mnoho let zpet bydleli v Ennis, Tx. Dededek jig zemtel ale babieka dosud gije ve Whitesboro a byla za svobodna Hejnova a jisto si stargi krajane budou na ni pamatovat. Gratulujeme krajance a pfejeme mnoho gtesti naddle. Jestli se nemYlim, tak Martinkovi path k ;fadu SPJST v Tioga.

Zdejti, odpoledni noviny mely vel mi pekny elanek s obrazkem pani Lillie I3etik Crowleyove, nebot' poslednich 18 let jezdi v gdy na nag statni vystavu se mnoha zavateninami kde souteti. V gdy veze zpet do Ennis pino peknYch stuh, ktere vgdy na sve vYrobky obdr gi. Letos poprvne nesoutetila ale poslala 6 ze syYch 14 &Ai na vYstavu. Jeji 12. leta dcerka, 14. a 16. leti ho gi a vdana, dcera v gichni ziskali raznObarevne stuhy. Pant Crowley-ova byla poctena titulem "kralovnou statni vYstavy', nebot' v 1961 obdrgela 11 modrYch stuh, v 1962 mela 13 modrYch a v 1973 obdrtela 43 modrYch, eervenYch a bilych stuh — a to je ji g jiste neco zvlagt niho. Rada pi gi takove zpravy, kte re delaji nagim lidem east. Mnoho dalgiho fispechu pfejeme pi. Crowley- ove.

MladY Mark Alan Pra,chYl, ktery pied kratkou dobou se otenil, pfisel negTastnou nahodou o givot, kdy pry mu ujela noha a on utrpel pfi padu silo* ottes mozku a nahle zemtel. Je to smutne, ze tak mladY givot negt'astnou nahodou zmafen. Zanechava man gelku, rodiee, bratra a dye sestry. Pohtebma dnes z kostela sv. Bernarda a pohtben na Calvary Hill hfbitov zde. Zemfelemu klidnY spanek a portstalYm soustrast pfejeme. Rodiee jsou Raymond PrachYlovi.

Take me bylo sdeleno,ze zemtel ftvaly enniskY osadnik p. Louis Jagka '78 letY, ktereho jsme dobte znali jegte dayno pled lety. Mak!, eas take s rnatkou vdovou, bratrem a sestrou bydleli na forme meho dedeeka Houdka na Creechvilla. Byl narozen myslim na Morave odkud s rodiei ptijel do Ennis co malt hoch. Nage rodina pfeje mu tchY spanek a pozfistalYm uptimna soustrast.

V nedeli jsme si vyjeli do Dorchester, Tx., nebot' na ge sestfenka a mantel James Jareshovi nas pozvall k nim na celY den, Den

byl peknY a hezky se jelo. U2 jsme u nich nebyli pies rok a opravdu jsme gasli, co v ge se stavi na dalnici 289 (Preston Road). To se pofad tahne vic a vic navenek, takge brzy bude Dallas sahat at k Dorchester. Co tech domovii, apart mentii a obchodt se tam stavi. A videli jsme, ze na nekterYch stavenigtich se stavilo i v nedeli. 0vgem, ono se sem stale vice a vice lidi stehuji ze severu a yYchodu tak je pofad tfeba bytu. Take jsme videli, ze i dalg i farmy byly okoliekovany a brzy i tam se bude stavit. Ale eloveka mane napad ne myg lenka, kam piijdou farmafi. kdy se farmy vykoupi a kde yesmou pak obili, potraviny pro lid, kdy nebude misto nasazet je? Po fad se jen stavi ale jak to pak dale dopadne?

Meli jsme se velmi dolate mezi ygemi ptibuznYmi. a pfi ptatelskem rozhovoru jsme se ba ylli a2 do ye sera. Take si stegovali, ze letogni rok byl velmi gpatny nab bylo sucho velke a nit torn v gelijake brouci a hmyz jim vge znieily — i stromy ozfaly docela, tak ge letogni Aroda byla gpatna. Letos myslim ko bylky nadelaly gkody velke a sucho take u,:gkodilo. Nam potad nechce prget a nevim, kdy se toho doekame.

Noviny pkinesly zpravu, ze behem 60 drift se zaene stavit ohrada silt meznik mezi mestem Juarez na mexicke strane. Tato ohrada pry ma bYt z oiceloveho dratu, kterY pry nelze pfestfihnout. Zaklady budou z cementu nejrniri dve stopy v zemi a nad tim bude 5 stop vysoka stem, z ocela a jegte nad tim bude dal:Si plot z tyrdeho ocele, take celkem to bude pry 12 stop vysoke. Tato ohrada pry ma bit Best a pill mile dlouha na vice jak tisicove mil dlouhe hranici m ezi Mexikem a Arnerikou a jisty vysoky fifednik v Mexiku je jisty, to to nepomilte zastavit pfechod chudYch mexickYch lidi do nagi Ameriky, kde muzou si zlepgit situaci a zajistit s yYm rodinani lepgi yydelek a tivobyti. V Mexiku je dosud velka, bida mezi lidem v nekterYch eastech a proto kde je Mad, tak ani zed' el ohrada nepomfite a lid bude pfechazet a pfe lizat vgelijak. Bude to stat imigrae ni Mad skoro jeden a pill milion0 dolart a Masi to zaplati, to ano?

Jake jsou dozvuky dechovky Moravanky? Vg e co sly gim je sama chvala, jak pekne hrali ate lid by je byl poslouchal a2 do rana jak je ty pisnieky dojaly a pote'Sily.

Katdy se te gi, ze zas nekdy v blizke done se zas u nas uka gi a zas zahraji pisne na gich ptedkii — v2clyt' mame tolik toho krasneho a veene giveho v na gi hudbe.

- SPJST — VELMI ZDARILA OSLAVA 61. Vt ROCi ZALOiENI RADU "SAN ANTONIO" OS. 133

IVlile sestry a bratti.

Cim jsme starSi zda se nain, eas leti mnohem rychleji, ne2 za nag ich mladYch let. To nas vgak nesmi zarazit, nesmime mit posit stdrnuti anebo litosti. Naopak, ma me to vitat jako otevtenou cestu k dalg im molnostem v nagem vote. Zijeme toliko dnes, yeera jsme jiz gal a z techto detnYch yeerej gkii kagdY mel ureitY vliv na to jakYmi jsme dries a to co dnes koname ma opet vliv na to, co u6inime zitra. My vgichni Zijeme v . pritomnosti, nikoliv v minulosti, ktera jednou prov gdy je za nami.

Negijerne ani v budoacnosti, kterou nezname dokud eas neueinf ji pro nas ptitorunosti. Zajiste v gichni mame snahu a touhu ueinit mnoho v budoucnosti, k tomu ma me vg ak pouze nage dnegky, kdy milg eme uskuteenit nage, tekl bych zasady,_principy a pohnutky, abychom udinili na ge zittky jake si pfejeme. My se milgeme, musime unit z na gich yeerej gku k dosageni tadoucich uglechtilycil vYsled kC. Nage omyly v minulosti musi nam bYt vYstrahou, naee any nas maji povzbuzovat ke slibilm do budoucna.

Kandy ma svoje vlastni pfedse y genosti z minulo--zetiabohatezku sti, ktere nas inaji vest. Vime dobfe z mnulosti, ze v gechny dobre yeci pfichazeji velmi pomalu, kagdy postup nutno si /]no zaslouNekoneenY shod dnu, mesie0 a rokil mute Wit neUprosnY, ale ozvena jejich plynouci tendence zmirfluje sou geni, starosti a bolesti klamu a pfeludu skuteenosti, poneyad g kupctedu, nemtizeme zanechat ,neco co nebylo dokoneeno.

Dne 17. bfezna 1917, y dobe valeene, se:glo se nekolik uvedomelYch bratfi a :,;ester a zalogjli

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26 San Antonio 'Oslo 133. V minulem roce pripadlo 60. vyrodi jeho Z mnohYch davodt nebylo mane uspotadat neco mimotadneho. Bratr Dan Netek, tajemnik na:seho tadu o veci uvatoval a v jedne schazi ptigel s navrhem oslava vYrodi letos. Ptitom naznadil co a jak by si ptedstavoval a ochot ne se nabidl, k by si vgeehno vzal na starost. Jeho my glenka se libila a byla ptijata a bratr Netek byl poveten uspotadanim oslavy.

Pkipravy pokraCovaly rychle a krat ce na to bylo stanoveno datum, 15.

Nina 1978, misto, nova budova Navaho v Comanche parka a ta program.

Prostorna mistnost byla zapinena do posledniho mista. Bratr Emil E. Matula, st., ptedseda nageho du, slavnost zahajil ptivitanim %tech a da1gi kizeni odevzdal bratru Danu Netkovi, kterS7 mel v geehno vzorne ptipraveno. Nejeltive vzpomnel vgech zaslailYch elen0 a uvedl, ae ze vgech zakladajicich dlenti nageho IT du zustala na vu jedina, sestra Anaka Dresslerova, kterou ptedstavil, i jejiho man Lela. Aloise Dresslera, bYvaleho zaslougileho dlouholeteho tajemnika nageho 1-adu.

Z ptespolnich navetevnika bratr Netek dale ptedstavil Helenu Pavel kovou z Robstownu, ptedsedkyni sedmeho okrsku, Baba Byera z Floresville, teditele sedmeho okrsku, Tillie Valchatovou ze Jourdantcmu, okrskovou 'orgunizatorku sedmeho okrsku, Maxine Pavlis kovou z Floresville, vedouci mladete sedmeho okrsku, Josephinu Hejlovou z Austinu, kterou doprove.zel jeji bratr KopeckST (jsou to sestra a bratr nakho zesnuleho bratra MUDra. Joe Kopeckeho).

Dale ptedstavil nejstar gi Cleny du eislo 133, Adolpha Mienlku (93 roka) a jeho mantelku Pavlinu MI Culkovou (94 rokil). Oba jsou nynu v "Nursing . Centre' ye Floresvine. Jsou to rodiee sestry Violy Mazadove, fin. tajemnice nageho adu. Bratr Netek nakonec ptedstavil bratra Jerry Mikula ge ml., fin. tajemnika Hlavni iitadovny a paadal ho o slovo.

Bratr Mikula g ye svem velmi pek nem, vSrstRnem a informativnim proslovu uvedi vgeobecne Cinnost SPJST, podrobne nigh data jednotliSrch od'vetv1 a druhu poji gterii a v zavera sveho proslovu do-

poruCil, aby nag tad do ptittiho sjezdu SPJST, ktery se bude konat v roce 1980 v San Antoniu. v ramci oslavy vYrai tadu upsal 61 nov§ch 'dent.

Rad bych vyjmenoval vgeehny kdo mezi nas ptigli, to vga.k nelze„ Jenom namatkou chci uvest, tam byl Eddie Popp se svoji rodinou z Austinu, nekolik ptizniveil z Granger, Albin Popp se svoji manfelkou Mary ze San Antonia, Addycky pohotovY vSipomoci kdekoliv toho tteba, Josef 8padek ze San An tonia, kterSr vydatne pomathal ptl dodani ledu, piva a nealkoholickYch napojii, Josef Jutidek s man Zelkou z Jourdantonu a Rudolph Kutad ze San Antonia, kterV nam byl velmi napomocen pti obstaravani peniveho piva a pottebneho povoleni. Velmi potegitelne bylo, ptigli mezi nas nejenom elenove s vyplacenVini certifikaty, kteti do mesienich nagich pravidelnSrch schazi nechodi, ale i nedlenove.

Bratr Dan Netek sqrni zdakilkmi svetelnSrmi obrazy seziamil pH tomne s 6eskoslovenskern a Polskern, co se vgem velmi libilo. K obveseleni vgech ptispel bratr Charlie Kurtz hrou na nadhernou novou chromat;ekou harmoniku kterou misterne ovlada. Byly to sa me eeske pisnieky a to pillakalo mnohe zpevaky, kteti se kolem Tie ho seskupili, bylo v'Seobeene veselo.

Kratce pied 5. hodinou byla podavana bohata veeete nagimi veeliekami zabavniho vSrboru, sestrami Henrietou Kalmusovou, vedouci, Marii Ko stelnikovou, Marcellou Kleprlikoyou, Evelyn Matulovou a Grace Rohanovou. Bratr Emil E. Matula st., ptedseda tadu, staral se o plynulSr chod, aby 200 ucastniku bylo podeleno co nejdfiv.

Za teinnou pomoc vgech rester, ktere ptinesly svoje vSrborne domaci vSTrobky, kolade, zaviny "gtrudl", dorty a jine dobroty srdedne dekujeme. Zvla gt' pak kujeme sestte Math Netkove za kvetiny a tive rostliny, darovane pro slosovani; vypadalo to tam jako v kvetina •skem obchode. 0 prodej losovacich listku postarall se ochotne sestra Viola Fajkusova a jeji mankl, bratr Frank Fajkus.

Oba zasluhuji ahych jim za vgechny srdeene podekoval.

Kdyt se ruka k ruce vine, pak

se dilo podati. Ano, tak tomu bylo i na nasi oslave. Teen pomocnikil bylo opravclu mnoho, ja vtem uptimne dekuji. Nemam, bohntel jmena vg een, bylo to nemoine si je zaznamenat. Uvedu jenom bratra Emila E. Matulu, ml., porudika americke armady, kterY ruku k dilu po celou dobu trva ni oslavy, pomahal pri privateni potravin, ledu i napojd a po ukonCeni slavnosti postara1 se o Uklid v kuchyni v eels mistnosti. Uptim ne dekujeme, bratte Emile, jsme Ti za Tvoji velikou pomoc vdedni.

V zaveru nezbY'va, ne jmenern vgech podekova.t bratru Emhu E. Matulovi, ptedsedovi nageho tadu a 'hlavne bratru Danu Netkovi, tajemniku nakho tadu, za nadlidskou praei, kterou vynalaili ke zdaru slavnosti. Bylo toho mnoho, ale sveho ukolu, kter na sebe dobrovolne vzali, zbavili se bezvadne. Nalada byla Alboraia, ovzdugi velmi ptatelske a jak se mnozi vyjadtili, bylo by dobte a ye prospech nageho tadu, nem podobneho uspotadat easteji.

Sestry a bratti, nezapomeiite, prosim, ze pti gti schtize nageho tadu bude se konat v nedeli 19. listopada v obvyklem mists a ve stanovenou dobu. Bude to schfize ldrrani, kdy nejenom si zvolite titedniky pro dali obdobi, ale budete napomocni pH projednavani zalaitosti ptipadajicich na tuto schtizi. Tegcm se na shledanou, s Va mi, ptijd'te ureite!

SbratrskSTm pozdravem Jarosiav Klepriik - SPJST gIef KROU2EK ZEN V ENNIS Schazi zahajila sestra ptedsedkyne za ptitomnosti 35 Clenek a jedne naNgtevnice, pi. Mildred Bar tek. Nada paadala sestry ku povstani za zeintelYm panem Kuba6akem.

Hlageno, ze sestra Vlasta Parma se nachazi v Domove odpodinku zde v Ennis a zaslana ji pozdravni karetka. Tet" mantel sestry Mary Polagek se nachazi v nemocniel ptejeme mu rychle pozdraveni a no,vrat doma Dodelani pHprav na nag posvicenskY abed zde v sokolovni, kde budeme a maim pknaltost pohostit take nage mantely.

Nebude se proAlvat Wine, pokryv

ye sttedu 1. listopadu 1978

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syYch deti by byli yitani je dovezt a WI napomocni pri vedeni faclu pri planovani udelat jejich schiize zajimave a pfitaglive.

Jestli mate doma cokoll y : obraze, knihy a jine podobne yeti, mame pro ne misto, kde mohou bYti vystaveny neb uloterty pod dohledem zvolenYch knihovnikt; sestry Anna M. Moss adresa — 5006 Bran desky, Corpus Christi Tex 78415, SPJST Telefon 855 - 0213 a Bratr Jerry ttAD tiSLO 79 CORPUS CHRISTI Eizner, 1301 Prince, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412, Telefon 991 - 1746.

A SOKOL Mame budovu, ktera dela nam Ctern broth, sestry a etenaki: em dobrou slutbu a Best celemu vg Nage pravidelna. schaze se konaokoli a mestu. Bud'me hrdi na to la ye dtvrtek veder v 7:15; bratr e co zde bylo zbudovano podnivg piedseda Frank C. SdickY zahajil schtzi vzdanim pocty nagi vlajce. kavYmi a obetavYmi dleny. Byli nam vzorem v tom smeru. Jest teTajemnik br. Monta Foster pteeeti svorne pokradozapis z minule schilze a byl pki- dy na, nas vgech i spolkoli vat v 'dem nag jat bete zmeny. Zaletitost jen se Ja ve volnYch chvilich spisuji tYkala rekordovanYch zpevii z mi"Dejiny na gincir co zde zadali unuleho SPJST XXII sjezdu byla sazovat od roku 1906, kdy Pozemytizena. kovy podnikatel Stanislav L. KosPtijato • bylo 7 elenii na obnos tohryz v roku 1904 a 1905 zakou$59,000. Navrh podan a podporopil osm tisic akril nevzdelaneho van a pkijat aby fad 79 najal Wespozemku velmi Urodneho pro osatern Band "Country Kickers" pro tanedni zabavu 12. listopadu. Slav- zovani naginci.

Po nekolik techto rokii byla zde nost zaene odpoledne s obeclem. zavedena statni universita 'CorListky k obeda budou v pedprodepus Christi, bran zajem o na ge oji za $2.25 a u dveti $2.50. byvatele desko-mora yskeho VivoListky do vYhry jsou v obehu du. Nekdo dal tit dva roky zpatky za $1.00 kus. Jest jich 5 set a jsou \Teat jednomu studentu, to mam etyki (4) ceny $100.00, $75.00, $50.00 sepsane "Dejiny' na gich eeskoa $25.00. Bratr Jerry Elzner je pied obyvatel. Volal rune morayskYch seda vyboru oznamujiciho a poiatelefonem a fekl, to ma uldeno od dajiciho. Pokiadnik br. Frank Vejeho profesoil sepsat new o na ginselka oznamil hotovost v bance cich v Corpus Christi a okresu pro $3,514.36, po zaplaceni prvni splatjeho graduaeni zkoutky. l ekl jsem ky Illavni tiadovne SPJST. jemu,ze mam, ale jen v Oeskem estn* piedseda, dejepisec a zpra vodaj John Stag e pi pomenul vgem jazyku. On to potfeboval hned.

Dal jsem se do pkekladani a east pkitomnYrn elentun, aby se zudast toho zaslal do Vestniku aby bratr nili vyroeni faclove schtze v 7 horedaktor Rudy . efeik to otiskl jak din weer ve etvrtek dne 14. prosince. V mesici listopadu schfize fadova nebude, jen sokolska. Budou volby iikedniku a vYbortl pro rok 1979. Vegkere elenstvo je tadane aby se zfidastnili schfize a zvolili fifedniky dle sveho ni.

Klub mladele zmenil datum sv'ych schuzi ze etyrtku na sobotu.

Vtcly druhou sobotu v mesici. Nejak ten etvrtek veer jim nevyhovoval. Vedouci klubu mladete Jerry Elznera telefon eke eislo je nasledujiej — 991 - 1746. On Vain poda patfiene informace. Potfebujem otivit ten klub mladete. Rodide • ka jen elenky dle libost se pobavi mezi sebou, tteba jen povidanim, zahrani kostek (dominoes) a ktera nechce zahalet mute si pi inest zaeatou praci z domu.

Tedy sestry nezapomente a dostavte se Itechny i s mardely na ten posvieenskY obed v etvrtek 9. listopadu v obyeejnY das a dorlare chutninf.

Annastazie Jurdik

bude volne misto.

Kdyt se zde letos v imoru organisovalo vyueovani ee gtiny na Del Mar College, tak tato noviulca se dostala do statni university Corpus Christi, ye ktere ut ponekolik rcku vyueuje profesor Bob Bezdek rodak z West, Texas. On brad take zajem, aby se ten podnik zdakil.

Dale jsme pfigli ye znamost jak jsme slavnostne prolomili pfidu pro stavbu novo budovy SPJST 'fad a Sokol Corpus Christi. Denfk Corpus Christi Caller-Times pkines1 obrazek a popis. Slovo Sokol ma zde dobre jmeno a je vice zname net SPJST. Sokol ylastni budovu od roku 1938 a fad SPJST ji poutival pro sve scheze a za.bavy.

V mesici eervenci jsem byl vo16n telefonem panem Al. •Kueerou, htery mi oznamoval zajem dvou profesoril z to statni university Corpus Christ i. o moje napsane "Dejiny'. Usta,novili jsme datum schtze. dne 16, srpna v 7 hodin veeer mestsky zamestnanec po 32 rat v odeleni mestske radnice, kde se vystavuji povoleni ku sta y -bam,p.AlinKuera,ds 4936 Hakel, Corpus Christi: telefon TE5 - 0293. Prof esor Ray Wilson, 4513 Mt. Vernon, Corpus Christi, Texas, Telefon 952 - 2653.

Profesor Richard Marcum, telefon 991 - 6810.

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MST CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY NOTICE: Standing announcements of lodge meeting dates are published in the Bulletin Board section. * * Lodge No. 4, Hallettsville Sunday, Nov. 12 — Lodge meeting and election of officers, 2 p.m.

— SPJST Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood Friday, Nov. 3 — Social, 8 p.m.

Public is invited Sunday, Nov. 5 — Muse reunion Friday, Nov. 10 — Social and Board of Trustees' meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 12 — Lodge meeting, 3:40 p.m.

SPJST —

Lodge No. 13, Dime Box Saturday, Nov. 4 — Country Editions Saturday, Nov. 11 — The People's Choice Saturday, Nov. 18—Good Vibrations Saturday, Nov. 23 — Moods — SPJST-Lodge No. 15, Buckholts Wed., Nov. 8 — Lodge meeting and election of officers, 7 p.m.

SPJST —

Lodge No. 17, Caldwell Sunday, Nov. 5 — Monthly meeting, 2 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 11 — Memorial Services, 11 a.m. at New Tabor Cemetery; N. A. Morris, speaker — SPJST — Lodge No. 18, Elgin Saturday, Nov. 4 — Debonaires Saturday, Nov. 11 — The Harold Wood Orchestra Saturday, Nov. 18 — Country NuNotes Sunday, Nov. 19 — Battle dance; Cloverleaf Orch. vs. Lee Roy Matocha Saturday, Nov. 25 — Hi-Toppers Sunday, Nov. 26 — Vrazels — SPJST — Lodge No. 24, Cyclone (Flag Hall) Sunday, Nov. 5 —. Hoelscher-Mayer wedding dance; Casuals Saturday, Nov. 11 — Thorton-Fikes wedding dance; The Moods (Drees Regulations: Dresses and pantsuits for women — men: no blue jeans.)

— SPJST — Lodge No. 25, Ennis Saturday, Nov. 4 — Westernaires and Blazers

Saturday, Nov. 25 — Jodie Mikula Saturday, Dec. 2 — American Sunrise Sunday, Dec. 31 — Jodie Mikula — SPJST — Lodge No. 28, East Bernard Sunday, Nov. 5 — Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

— SPJST — Lodge No. 29, Taylor Saturday, Nov. 4 — Joe Patek Sunday, Nov. 5 — Lodge meeting and election of officers for 1979 Sunday, Nov. 12 — Battle dance; Vrazels vs. Fritz Hodde Saturday, Nov. 18 — Debonaires — SPJST — Lodge No. 35, Elk Saturday, Nov. 4 — Blacky and The Country Gentlemen Saturday, Nov. 11 — Jerry and The Melody Five Sunday, Nov. 12 -- Monthly meeting, 3 p.m.; also youth club meeting Saturday, Nov. 18 — Country Medallion Saturday, Nov. 25 — Starlites Sunday, Dec. 10 —Christmas party SPJST —

Lodge No. 38, Kovar Sunday, Nov. 12 — Lodge meeting and election of officers Friday, Nov. 24 — Dance; music by Lee Roy Matocha SPJST — Lodge No. 39, Bryan Saturday, Nov. 4 — Little River Ramblers Saturday, Nov. 18 — Vrazels Saturday, Nov. 25 — Country Combinations SPJST —

Lodge No. 40, Hillje Saturday, Nov 11 — Dulwich Fox Thursday, Nov. 23 — Mike Gray's Krystal Blue Saturday, Dec. 9 — Dulwich Fox SPJST — Lodge No. 47, Seaton Saturday, Nov. 4 — Jerry Haisler and The Melody Five Sunday, Nov. 5 -- Lodge and YC meetings; election of officers, 1 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 11 — Vrazel Polka Band Tuesday, Nov. 14 — Choral Group 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 16 — Picnic Planning Committee meeting, 7:30 Saturday, Nov. 18 — Edwin Gass and The Top Five Tuesday, Nov. 21 — Board meet-

ing, 7 p.m.

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

SPJST —

Lodge No. 66, Waco (Linden Hall) Saturday, Nov. 4 — Vrazel Polka Band Saturday, Nov. 11 — Sagebrush Saturday, Nov. 18 — Rhein Steins Sunday, Nov. 19 — Lodge meeting, election of officers,, 2 p.m.

Saturday, Nova 25 -- The Casuals Saturday, Dec. 2 — Blue Vest Boys Saturday, Dec. 9 — Edwin Gaas and The Top Five EVERY SUNDAY — GAME NIGHT. 7 P.M. SPJST

Lodge No. 74, Lovelady Saturday, Nov. 4 — Music Masters Saturday, Nov. 11 -- Ram Rods Sunday, Nov. 12 — Monthly lodge meeting, 3:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 18 — American Sunrise Saturday, Nov. 25 — Night Time Friends (GAME NIGHT EVERY TUESDAY. 7:30 Plea (All of our regular Saturday night dances are from 9 p .m to 1 a.m. The lodge phone number is 944 -8200.

SPJST —

Lodge No. 79, Corpus Christi Sunday, Nov. 12 — SPJST Lodge 79 picnic; dinner served; dance with music by Country Kickers Thursday, Dec. 14 — Annual lodge meeting and election of officers, 7 p.m. No meeting in Nov.) SPJST — Lodge No. 80, Holland Saturday, Nov. 4 — People's Choice Saturday, Nov. 11 — Debonaires Saturday, Nov. 18 — Private party Saturday, Nov. 25 — Moods Saturday, Dec. 2 — People's Choice Saturday, Dec. 9 — Lodge Christmas party Saturday, Dec. 23 — Moods Monday, Dec. 25 — Moods Sunday, Dec. 31 — Moods — SPJST — Lodge No. 81, Needville Sunday, Nov. 12 — Annual lodge meeting and election of officers SPJST --

Lodge No. 84, Dallas Saturday, Nov. 4 — Jodie Mikula's Polka Band Sunday, Nov. 12 — Czech Fest and Bazaar , 12 noon Saturday, Nov. 18 — Country Boys Polka Band Saturday, Dec. 2 — Charlie Adamcik's Polka Tones SPJST

Wednesday, November 1, 1978 Lodge No. 87, Temple Friday, Nov. 10 — Lodge meeting and social, 7:30 p.m.

SPJST — Lodge No. 88, Houston Friday, Nov. 3 — Bobby Heiman and High Country Saturday, Nov. 4 — Ray Jurecka Saturday, Nov. 11 — Knights of Dixie Friday, Nova 17 — Nick Navarro Saturday, Nov. 18 — The Texas Dutchmen Wednesday, Nov. 22 — Dick Allen and The River Road Boys Saturday, Nov. 25 — Les Blumes Band — last time at Lodge 88

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

Lodge No, 92, Fort Worth Saturday, Nov. 4 — Harvest Dance, ' sponsored by St. George Church Thursday, Nov. 9 — Ladies Circle Sunday, Nov. 12 — Lodge meeting 2 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 2 — Polka Patriots of Dallas Sunday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Dance — SPJST Lodge No. 107, Floresville Sunday, Nov. 12 — Lodge meeting, 4 p.m. followed by a social SPJST —

Lodge No. 112, Guy Sunday, Nov. 12 — Lodge meeting and election of officers, 1 p.m. at Kolar's Country Corral SPJST —

31 Lodge No. 172, Pasadena Saturday, Nov. 4 — Joe Young Saturday, Nov. 18 — Gold Banners Saturday, Dec. 2 — City Polka Boys Saturday, Dec. 16—Weinert Grohmann Re g . lodge meetin g , 2nd Wednesday of

each month . Dances 9 p . m. to 1 km Socials every Thursday, 8 p .m. , and Saturday at 2 p . m Lodge location: 911 E. Shaw , Phone 47Z9356.

— SPJST

Lodge No. 177, Academy Saturday, Nov. 4 — Private party Saturday, Nov. 11—Myra J. Temple Saturday, Nov. 18 — Jerry Haisler plus The Journeymen Saturday, Nov. 25 — The Gentres Saturday, Dec. 2 — Johnny Lyon and The Nu-Notes Saturday, Dec. 9 — Blacky and the Country Gentlemen plus The Journeymen Second Wednesday each month — youth club meeting, 6:30 p.m.; adult meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Game Night every Tuesday at 7:30 p . m , Kitchen is open, (Dress Policy: No hats, no raggy or dirty clothes, no shorts, halter tops, midriffs or shirt tails out) — SPJST —

Lodge No. 178, Longview Saturday, Nov. 4 — Southern Comfort Saturday, Nov. 11 — Wind River Saturday, Nov. 18 — Lew Phipps Orch.

Sunday, Nov. 19 — Turkey dinner at noon; 2 p.m. lodge meeting and election of officers Saturday, Nov. 25 — Country Class Band Saturday, Dec. 9 — The VIPs

Lodge No. 130 Dallas & Sokol Zizka

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

SPJST —

Saturday, Nov. 11 — Harold Strand Saturday, Nov. 25 — Ennis Country Boys Polka Band

Lodge No. 179, Warrenton Thursday, Nov. 9 — Lodge meeting and election of officers, 7:30 p.m.; youth meeting, 7 p.m.

SPJST — Lodge No. 180, Burleson Saturday, Nov. 4 — Country Boys Saturday, Nov. 11 — Rollin' With The Flow Saturday, Nov. 18 — Blacky and The Country Gentlemen — SPJST — Lodge No. 181, Montgomery County

(Dress Code: Women — dresses, evening pantsuits Men — coats, leisure suits, shirts inside trousers; no blue jeans,) — SPJST —

Lodge No. 135, Ennis GAME NIGHT each Friday, 7:30 p.m.

— SPJST —

Lodge No. 142, Houston Friday, Nov. 3 — Monthly meeting 7 :30p.m.

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Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth Sunday, Nov. 12 — Monthly lodge meeting, 3 p.m.

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

— SPJST —

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

Lodge No. 185, New Braunfels Sunday, Nov. 5 — District VII fall meeting at Eagles Hall, 250 So. St., at 2 p.m. Dance, 5-9 p,m, SPJST

Lodge No. 187, Round Rock Sunday, Nov. 5 — A covered dish supper at 3 p.m., at the home of Charlie and Mae Sliva, 609 E. Liberty. (See Letter for directions) Sunday, Feb. 11, 1979 — Grand opening and dedication of new hall. (Details forthcoming) SPJST ---

Lodge No. 188, CentervMe Saturday, Nov. 4 — Ed Jones and The Buckshots Saturday, Nov. 11 — Charles Ellison Saturday, Nov. 18 — The Country Magics Saturday, Nov. 25 — Union Valley Express

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