Vestnik 1978 11 29

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Official Organ Of The Slavonic Benevolent Order Of The State Of Texas, Founded 1197

BENEVOLENCE

HUMANITY

BROTHERHOOD

Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P. O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 VOLUME 66, NUMBER 48

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NOVEMBER 29, 1978

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK The hands of time march on and your editor finds that there is just not enough time to read all he should and absorb all that he hears from various sources. Quite naturally, most of the thoughts center about our SPJST Society, and yet, one must realize that there are many other aspects to life and to be considered than only our SPJST. In fact, one sees an accusation being pointed at this person that the SPJST is all his life revolves around, and this is very probably true.

It is very healthy for everyone to turn their thoughts to a variety of things in the pursuit of their daily routine; sometimes life seems to be heading down an earthen road with two ruts and that is where your mind will remain: in a rut; then you have to grasp it and try to get it on the right track.

In listening to some of the useless conversations on various occasions, the expression your editor's father used, more than once, comes to mind, especially when it pertained to idle gossip, namecalling and unfounded, groundless statements, etc., "Forget that their mouth went for a walk and left their brain behind."

How many of you reading these lines have ever stopped to think, when you hear someone get up to talk, to ask that individual to write what they said in their

QUOTES We too often love things and use people when we should be using things and loving people.

Revel Howe English is a funny language. A fat chance and a slim chance are the same thing.

—Jack Herbert The easiest way to get maximum attention; just make a big mistake.

—Hanover, N.H., Gazette A man who has bought a theory will fight a vigorous rearguard action against the facts.

—Joseph Alsop Statistics are no substitute for judgment.

—Henry Clay Not ignorance, but the ignorance of ignorance, is the death of knowledge.

—Alfred N. Whitehead Human life is unsafe at any speed — and therein lies much of its fascination.

—Edgar A. Mowrer

ever, could they do so themselves?

We hear so much and read so much about the lack of good basic education in our schools here in the U.S. in these present times and it is a cause for concern and should be to all of us, yet not too long ago, a regular typical high school test was given to some school teachers and a great percentage of them received failing grades! This brings to mind a conversation yours truly had with a brilliant youth who is going to college quite a distance from West.

He is very good in the course he is majoring in and we had not seen each other for some time. When asked how he liked college, he remarked, "It's boring; the teachers don't seem to have a grasp on the subject they are teaching and I am not really learning as much about the subjects as I should be. How would you like to sit in a class where the instructor was trying to teach you how to sell insurance and talked in circles about insurance and actually did not own handwriting? You would be teach you how to approach a prossurprised how many people, male pect and SEM the insurance to that prospect?" There is much and female, are in responsible sitions who cannot write correctly thought in that statement, howand some cannot even read cor- ever, much depends on the sturectly. Don't take your editor's dents, also. This young person word for it; check it out. Many went on to say that most of the can make a good speech presenta- students look forward to the time tion, to be sure, and a secretary of the day when they can get a can write it out for them, how- little high on marijuana or a few

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Con g OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SLAVONIC BENEVOLENT ORDER OF Mg STATE OF TEXAS EDITOR — R. J. SEFCIK P.O. BOX 85, WEST, TEXAS 76691 RES. 1204 N. DAVIS STREET Um; (817) 826-5989 — Office: 826-3312 PUBLISHERS: CECHOSLOVAK PUB. CO ., WEST. TX Subscri ption: 85.00 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.-Treas.

Res. 778-3720 JERRY MTKULAS, JR., Financial Secretary — Res: 773-2950 R. B. LESIKAR, Legal Adviser P. 0. Box 248 Temple, Texas 76501 Telephone (AC 817) 773-2171

DISTRICT III — Edward Ma genec, Chmg.

Route 9, Box 387 Waco 76705 DISTRICT IV — An geline Kristinek, 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, Temple 76501 DISTRICT V — Tommy H. Lostak PO Box 194' Danbur y 77534 DISTRICT VI — Sophie Dybala Star Rt., Box 10A — Gonad°, Tx 77962 DISTRICT VII — Emil E. MatuIs, 303 Gayle — San Antonio, Tx 78223 BY-LAW COMMITTEE

JERRY MILAN — Chairman 6208 Lakeside Dr. — Fort Worth 76135 MRS. THELMA HRNCIR, 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 REPRESENTATIV DISTRICT 1

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

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

Alvin Nesuda — Sun Ridge Road. Route 5.

Ennis, Tx 75119 — Ph: AC 214; 875-7790 DISTRICT IV

(Temporarily Vacant)

LIBRARY, ARCHIVES, MUSEUM Otto Harms, Curator Res: 773- 5294 — Office: 773-1575 DIRECTORS: JOHN A. KUBENA, Dist. I Res.: AC 713 968-3937 P.O. Box 308, La Grange 78945 HENRY VITEK, Dist. H AC 512; 859-2549 P.O. Box 67, Granger 76530 CYRILL (SID) POKLADNIK, Dist. III—AC 214; 741-1874 (Office) Res. 824-8072 2924 Elm St., Dallas 75226 STANLEY BROZ, Dist. IV AC 915; 442-3271, Lowake, Tx 76855 LOUIS HANUS, Dist. V AC 713; 862-6866 (Res.) 2525 West T. C. Jester Blvd.

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

DISTRICT V

Mrs. Evelyn Mikeska, 10126 Moorhens, 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 Tourdanton, Tx 78026 — Ph: AC 512; 784-3202 DISTRICT YOUTH . COUNSELORS DISTRICT

Melinda Wilson — P.O. Box 2, Centerville, TX 75833 Phone: 214 536-2851 DISTRICT 11 Prank Klinkovsky — 1503 E. Central Temp le, Tx 76501 — Ph: AC 817; 773-4801 DISTRICT III

Ed Kamas — 11012 Genetta Drive Dallas, Tx 75228 — Ph: AC 214: 270-3176 DISTRICT IV

Mrs. Ed. Heisler — Route 1 Seymour, Tx 76380 — Ph: AC 817; 888-3309 DISTRICT V

Richard S. Wahlberg — 10506 Mayfield Rd..

Houston, Tx '77043 -- Ph: AC 713: 468-2497 DISTRICT VI

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

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can graduate. Now, herein, lies a great amount of the problem — the lack of desire and interest of the students to learn!

Soon after becoming your Vestnik editor, a letter arrived, written in Czech, and very poorly composed. Knowing that the writer had taken Czech language courses in school, we asked a colleague of ours how the letter could be so poorly written. His answer: "When the writer was taking the course, some of the neighbor's cattle were in a nearby field and the student was watching them through the window, instead of studying."

Soon after, the same writer (who has been deceased for some time) wrote a letter in English, again poorly composed. Once more the question to my friend; the answer was the same: "Still watching the cattle and not giving any attention to what was going on in the school room." There's no denying that's part of our problem among our students. *

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Our office received a notice of the organizational meeting of Lodge No. 183, Mid Cities Area, Saturday, Dec. 9th, 1978. Please see page 3. The information came from SL VP Bernard M. Gebala's office, along with a letter and forms he has forwarded to inactive sales representatives. It is a diplomatic and fraternal letter and we feel he will benefit from the answers he receives and will help him and the SFMs to formulate their plans for the future.

— SPJST —

NEWSBRIEFS Frank J. Cocek, 83, of West, died Monday, Nov. 20th in West Community Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 22nd in St. Mary's Catholic Church, with Rev. Gene Shepard officiating. Interment followed in Stt Mary's Cemetery, West. Brother Cocek was serving as Lodge No. 54 secretary for a long time. He also was a member of several other organizations, where he served as a faithful officer.

SPJST —

Wednesday, November 29, 1978 AA,

SPJST LODGE NO. 183, MID CITIES ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING and INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS SATURDAY, DEC. 9th, 1978 Registration at 1:30 p.m.

Meeting: 2 p.m.

Garden Room of Arlington Community Center, located in South Arlington in Vandergriff Park — 2801 Matlock Road.

Refreshments will be served.

For additional information or directions contact B. J. Hlavaty at 261-0409.

SPJST

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON

SUPREME LODGE

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT Dear SPJST Sales Representatives: Thank you for your fine efforts during the month of October. You all are doing an outstanding job for our Society and the entire membership appreciates it.

During October we received 278 applications for $1,594,155 of life insurance for a total of 3,182 applications for $16,032,655 of life insurance.

Top Sales Representatives of the Month are: District 1 — David Storm District 2 — Chester Shmoldas District 3 — Jeanette Smith District 4 — Stanley Broz District 5 — Geraldine Kucera District 6 -- Justus Urbish District '7 — Roy Hranicky Representatives in the Application-a-Week Club are: SALES REPRESENTATIVE

PIONEER

PARKWAY ARKANSAS

LANE

MAYFIELD

WEEKS

Helen Hegwood 711 Della Kadlecek 710 Chester Shmoldas 389 Sidon Tumis 145 Jacquelyn Wakefield 110 Agnes Lesak 71 Hugo Kocian 66 Roy Hranicky 41 Mary Renfro 34 Louis Driska 29 Vada Allen 25 Virginia McEachern 25 Willie Dusek 25 Tillie Helmcamp 25 Stanley Bros 20 Sales Representatives in the App lication-a-Month Club are: SALES REPRESENTATIVE MONTHS

ARBROOK

BOULEVARD

INTERSTATE 20

Frank C. Sacky J. M. Skrabanek Edwin Holub Bessie Franek Johnnie Krajca Anna Hejl James Pavlicek Ruth Krizan Helen Hegwood Della Kadlecek Sidon Tumis

202 202 190 185 182 178 178 171 170 164 163

Johnnie Gaidusek Alvin Melnar Johnnie Krizan Willie Dusek Helen Pavelka Agnes Lesak Joe Krivanek Clifton Martinets Frank Klinkovsky Emil Petr Patsy Baca Alice Banning Tillie Helmcamp Norma Andel Chester Shmoldas Marcia Sulak Ladis Navratil Jeanette Peterson Jeanette Smith Lillia Mae Peter Jerry Prochazka Adolf Motel Hugo Kocian Lottie Krutilek Daniel Schaefer Roy Hranicky Stanley Broz Albin F. Machu Mildred Horak Georgia Lostak Pearl Hanka Janelle Mogonye Daniel Nors Pauline Bayer Frankie Vanek Mary Renfro Cheryl Melson Matt Vanek Louis Driska Dorothy Oltmann Ruby Pavelka Jacquelyn Wakefield Helen Filipp Birdie Hilsher A. M. Vrla, E. G. Mazanec Gordon Hrabal Jerry Elzner Diana Pelzel Alvin Sefeik Frank Dolezai John Hilsher Edwin Susan Ray Woytek Victor Brenek Miroslav Petrusek Angeline West James Bacak Viola Cabla Eugene Hablinski Louis Hanus Norma Cavanaugh Jerome Hlavaty Amelia Pokorny Geraldine Kucera Leroy Hampton

182 154 153 152 149 142 139 132 121 121 105 100 96 94 86 82 70 65 65 82 55 54 53 50 48 47 46 46 45 43 41 40 40 37 37 35 34 33 32 27 27 25 24 22 22 19 18 17 16 16 15 15 15 14 13 11 11 11 11 10 10 9 9 9

VtEiTNiK

4 7 Mrs. F. J. Olexa A. J. Vana 7 6 Vada Allen 6 Curtis Beard 6 Virginia McEachern 6 Lydia Hendrick 6 Annimae Merta 5 Ludvik Surovec 4 Emil Hejl 4 Dennis Barabas 4 Raymond Voleik * * INSURANCE WRITTEN October 1, 1978 to October 31, 1978 Sales Rep.

Lodge

MIMI.

Ins.

4500 Vada Allen 5 188 Norma Andel 24 3 12,000 2,500 88 1 Patsy Baca 47 1 2,000 Alice Banning 4,000 4 Dennis Barabas 180 1 5,000 John Barabas 80 Frances Bartek 3,000 87 3 Curtis Beard 188 4 10,000 A. J. Bristik 88 1 2,000 Stanley Broz 160 2 11,000 Viola Cabla 137 2 20,000 Shirley Cantu 177 1 2,000 Norma Cavanaugh 20 6 9,000 Louis Driska 177 2 11,000 Willie Dusek 177 7 59,000 Jerry Elzner 79 1 3,000 Mollie Ewell 169 1 2,000 Helen Fllipp 139 1,000 1 Johnnie Gaidu,sek 66 2 6,000 Vera L. Gorubec 20 1 10,000 Joe Haisler, Jr. 18 1 1,000 Bill Hammons 180 4 4,000 Pearl Hanka 88 1 1,000 Louis Harms 88 1 1,000 Ernest Haskovec 25 1 1,000 Helen Hegwood 8 63,000 88 Anna Hejl 5,000 48 5 7,000 Tithe Helmcamp 88 2 4 9,000 B. J. Hlavaty, Sr. 84 E. E. Holub 2 2,000 35 Roy Hranicky 8 240,000 137 Thelma Hrneir 117 12 24,155 Lillian Hrynyk 182 2 2,000 Mildred Jezisek 155 1 1,000 Della Kadlecek 8 18,000 88 Louise Kadlecek 88 1 25,000 Anna Klander 181 2 2,000 Frank Klinkovsky. 47 2 3,000 Hugo Kocian 178 4 51,000 Fr. S. Kofnovee 66 1 5,000 Willie Kohutek 47 2 12,000 92 Joe Krivanek 2 6,000 Kenneth Krivanek 180 1 1,000 Johnnie Krizan 6 1 1,000 Ruth Krizan 1,000 6 1 Lottie Krutilek 8,000 30 8 Geraldine Kucera 162 4 110,000 Mary Laznovsky 135 1 5,000 Georgia Lostak 91 1 10,000 John L. Lyman 172 5,000 4 Virg'a McEachern 188 3 3,000

2 105,000 1,000 1 4 23,500 7 16,000 1 2,000 2 20,000 2 3,000 6 7,000 1 34,000 5 29,000 2 2,000 1 10,000 1 5,000 3 7,000 1 1,000 1 5,000 9 29,000 1 10,000 2 2,000 1 1,000 1 1,000 1 20,000 1 5,000 1 1,000 1 1,000 3 25,000 2 5,000 2 3,000 2 2,000 1 20,000 21 92,500 1 10,000 1.

1,000 3 55,000 4 25,000 1 10,000 2 2,000 2 3,000 2 88,000 1 1,000 1 1,000 1 1,000 2 2,000 2 28,000 2 7,000 8 8,000 1 1,000 9 49.000 1 10,000 2781$1,594,155 Fraternally, Bernard M. Gebala Vice President --- SPJST

170 Glenn McKay 29 Albin F. Machu Clifton Martinets 80 154 Jeanie Mason Charlie Matcek 81 Edward Mazanec 66 Alvin Melnar 142 Cheryl Melson 74 47 Leslie Mesecke Evelyn Mikeska 88 Lillian B. Mikulee '72 Janelle Mogonye 18 Adolf Motal 32 John Murphy 92 John J. Mynar 54 Lydia Myska 147 Ladis Navratil 87 Alvin Nesuda 25 Ruby Pavelka 35 James Pavlicek 66 Emil Pesek 67 Lillia Mae Peter 172 Libbie Peters 79 Jeanette Peterson 18 Miroslav Petrusek 44 Mary Renfro 154 Daniel Roznovsky 183 Frank C. Sacky 79 Daniel Schaefer 141 Anita F. Schmidt 170 Chester Shmoldas 74 Frank Skala, Jr. 89 Bessie Smith 133 Jeanette Smith 66 David Storm 189 Edwin Susan 81 Charlsie Svetlik 15 Sidon Tumis 142 Justus Urbish 28 Tillie Valchar 161 Frankie Vanek 50 Gladys Mae Veit 41 Donnie Victorick 9 Henry Vitek 20 Richard Wahlberg 88 Jaclyn Wakefield 188 Angeline West 66 Ray Woytek 187 54 Bob Wright

REPORTS DISTRICT IT SALES REPRESENTATIVE'S REPORT Sales in October: Legge

Reps.

Members

Chester Shmoldas 74 Willie Dusek 177 Ray Woytek 187 Leslie Mesecke 47

Ins

21 $92,500 7 59,000 9 49,000 1 34,000

Ladis Navratil 87 9 29,000 Henry Vitek 2 28,000 20 Clifton Martinets 80 4 23,500 24 3 12,000 Norma Andel 47 2 12,000 Willie Kohutek 177 11,000 Louis Driska 1 10,000 Vera L. Gorubee 20 1 10,000 Frank Skala, Jr. 89 18 1 10,000 Janelle Mogonye Norma Cavanaugh 20 6 9,000 74 7,000 Cheryl Melson 6 1 5,000 John Barabas 80 48 5,000 Anna Hejl 3,000 87 Frances Bartek 3,000 Frank Klinkovsky 47 2,000 Alice Banning 47 2,000 Shirley Cantu 177 2,000 Lillian Hrynyk 182 2,000 Lillian Mikulec 72 2,000 15 Charlsie Svetlik 1,000 18 Joe Haisler, Jr. 1,000 Mildred Jezisek 155 29 1 1,000 Albin Machu 1 1,000 Jeanette Peterson 18 During the month of October, 28 sales representatives made sales to 98 members for $426,000 in life insurance. This makes us a total of 886 members for $4,007,000 in insurance sales.

Sister Vera Gorubee, Lodge 20, Granger, joined us as a new sales representative and made her first sale. Best of luck to you, Sister Gorubee.

The three top sales representatives were: 1. Chester Shmoldas - 21 members for $92,500 2. Willie Dusek - 7 members for $59,000 3. Ray Woytek - 9 members for $49,000 Here's hoping everyone had a happy and enjoyable Thanksgiving.

Fraternally, L. J. Zatopek Dist. II Sales Repr.

- SPJST -DISTRICT V SALES REPRESENTATIVES REPORT FOR OCTOBER Ins. mom.

Lodge Sales Rep. 110,000 4 Geraldine Kucera 162 2 105,000 170 Glenn McKay 8 63,000 88 Helen Hegwood 5 29,000 88 Evelyn Mikeska 1 25,000 88 Louise Kadlecek 1 20,000 172 Lillia Mae Peter 1 20,000 Anita F. Schmidt 170 8 18,000 88 Della Kadlecek 1 10,000 91 Georgia Lostak 1 10,000 81 Edwin Susan 7,000 2 Tillie Helmcamp 88 7,000 Richard Wahlberg 88

Wednesday, November 29, 1978 5,000 4 172 3,000 2 142 3,000 2 142 2500 88 1 2,000 88 1 2,000 2 181 2,000 1 81 1,000 1 139 1,000 1 88 1,000 1 88 Total 52/$446,500 Congratulations to Sister Geraldine Kucera of Lodge 162 as No. 1 SR in the district with 4 applications and $110,000 in sales; the No. 2 place goes to Brother Glenn McKay of Lodge 170 with 2 applications and $105,000 in sales; 3rd place goes to Sister Helen Hegwood of Lodge 88 with 8 applicants for $63,000 in sales. Congratulations to all the sales representatives who have helped to write these sales.

Keep up the good work! We still need a little more to meet our quota, so we hope all of you will make an extra effort and try to help to meet our quota for 1978.

An expression of sympathy goes to Sister Agnes Lesak and her family and to Brother J. M. Skrabanek on losing their loved ones. May God strengthen you in your hours of sorrow.

Also, to anyone who may be in the hospital or on the sick list; may your days be quickly improving and a speedy recovery. Also to Brother Ralph E. Callihan and family for being in the hospital and taking treatment may soon get well.

I attended the 78th annual convention of the Texas Fraternal Congress in Dallas. The president, Bob Craddock from the Western Fraternal Life Assn., and Stan Patak was the convention chairman. They had a very good program for us and showed us a very good time. There were some very good speakers, and after the banquet, there was a dance that was enjoyed by all. The FIC section president was our Brother Silas Smith, and he did a great job, with everyone enjoying the speaker and the wonderful breakfast and the morning of fellowship we had together — this is what we need most, being together and helping each other. The Youth section president was Angelo Athas from the Western Fraternal Life and he did a wonderful job with the youth program and also with the John L. Lyman Alvin Melnar Sidon Tumis Patsy Baca A. J. Bristik Anna Klander Charlie Matcek Helen Filipp Pearl Hanka Louis Hanus

Banquet. We were served at the tables and no one had to stand in line, which was great. The next convention will be held at Austin.

Billy Cowan is the new president and he represents the United Transportation Union. Our Brother Sid Pokladnik is on the TFCA Board; congratulations to all who were elected to serve the Texas Fraternal Congress for the year of 1979; good luck.

I also attended the Czechs in Texas three-day multidisciplinary symposium that was held at Temple and enjoyed all the sessions I attended, but there was no way you could attend them all. I'm hoping there will be another one next year; those of you who did not attend really missed something special. I want to say that Dr. Clinton Machann and his group did a fine job and all the people who were on the program who helped him. There were many people involved in the planning and work that this took and I will not name any names because I may miss some. I do wish to name two special people: Antonin Robek of Prague, Czechoslovakia, and Pavel Pechacek (Voice of America Broadcaster). I met him and in talking to him, I found out his parents came from the same city that my grandparents did, so this was great because when I was in Czechoslovakia, in Prague, no one knew of this little city, so it was wonderful to find someone from that area.

To all of the sales representatives in my district let me say I will be traveling a lot so I can help as many sales representatives as I possibly can, in order that we can meet our quota. If any of you need any help please feel free to call or write; I will be happy to help you in any way I can. As the year of 1978 is almost ending, let's see what we can do for our lodge, district and the SPJST. My mother is home from the hospital after a seven-week stay and she will take your message if I am not here.

Thank you for a wonderful month of October; keep up the good work.

Fraternally yours, Evelyn Mikeska Dist. V SR SPJST

DISTRICT VII SALES REPRESENTATIVE'S REPORT FOR OCTOBER, 1979 Congratulations to Brother Roy Hranicky for being top sales representative for October, with 8 members for $240,000 of insurance.

This is very good!

Sister Thelma Hrncir is second high with 12 members for $24,155.

Sister Viola Cabla is in third place with 2 members for $20,000.

This is good work, sisters!

Application-a-Month Club SR Months Frank C. Sacky 202 Helen Pavelka 149 Roy Hranicky 47 Pauline Bayer 37 Gordon Hra-bal 18 Jerry Elzner 17 Viola Cabla 11 All of this work is greatly appreciated.

Brother Roy Hranicky is also in the Application-a-Week Club, and has been for 41 consecutive weeks.

Insurance Sales Made in October Sales

Representative

Roy Hranicky Thelma Hrncir Viola Cabla Libbie Peters Lydia Myska Jerry Elzner Frank C. Sacky Bessie Smith Tillie Valchar

Mem.

137 117 137 79 147 79 79 133 161

Insurance

8 240,000 12 24,155 2 20,000 1 5,000 1 5,000 1 3,000 2 3,000 1 1,000 1 1,000 29 $302,155 I do believe that is the most our district has ever sold in one month. GREAT! If you haven't sold any insurance in 1978, please try to do so because, at the end of the year when I make my report, I sure would like to see everyone's name on it. It will also mean that you helped make our quota. Good luck to you!

I attended the District VII meet ing in New Braunfels Nov. 5th. We had a nice turnout in spite of the bad weather. Lodge No. 185 members were good hosts. Also attending were SL Vice Pres. Bernard M. Gebala and his wife, Evelyn, from Temple, Brother Rudy Sefcik, editor of the Vestnik, from West, District VII Director Bob Bayer and his wife, Polly, Youth Counseh or Maxine Pavliska and husband, Billy, all from Floresville, and also all our District VII officers were present, namely: President Helen Pavelka, 1st Vice President Viola Cabla, Secretary Betty Jurica, 2nd

6 Fort Bend County Sheriff Hurta, was hospitalized for several days following a motorcycle accident.

We are thankful he is doing well and is at home now.

We welcome two new members, Leona Ann Marek and Robert Lee Ondrej.

District V spring meeting will be held at our Lodge No. 81, in March, 1979.

Reports were made on the last District V meeting held in Houston by Brother and Sister Matcek and Brother Herbert and Vlasta, Nowotny.

Fruit will be brought to the resi dents at the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home at Christmastime.

There will be bags under the Christmas tree as usual at our December meeting, so you children, SPJST come and join us. We will also take part in the City Santa Claus for children.

Sister Viasta Nowotny read the names of sick members who received cards throughout the past years.

Refund checks were handed out.

Election of officers for the year, 1979 followed and here are the results: President — Charlie Matcek LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVILLE Vice President — Edwin Susan Dear Members: Secretary — Mary Werner Our regular monthly meeting Financial Secy. — Aleene Zwahr was held Nov. 12th, at 2 p.m., with Treasurer — Willie Mae KuyPresident Charlie Matcek presid- kendall ing. The pledge of allegiance to our Special Fund Treasurer—Gilbert flag was recited by the members Walzel and everyone remained standing Memorial Fund Treasurer—Winiin silence as a tribute to two of our fred Susan deceased members, Sister Sona Hall Manager — Gilbert Walzel Foerster and Brother Jerry Rehak.

Board of Trustees — Herbert NoSecretary Mary Werner read the wotny, Benita Walzel, Darlene Bliminutes which were approved as nka. read. She also read thank-you Other committees include: cards from John Kalisek, Jerry Rules and Regulations — Herbert Rehak family, Sona Foerster fam- Nowotny, August Teykl; Victor ily and Charlie Stupka family.

Werner Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Marx were Resolution — Mary Matcek, Mary introduced to our members. Mr. Werner, Winifred Susan Marx is our new administrator at Audit Committee — Herbert Nothe S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home and we wotny, Victor Werner, Lillie Teykl do welcome this family to our comEntertainment — Willie Mae munity.

Kuykendall, Benita Walzel, Winifred Susan, Herbert Nowotny Aleene Zwahr gave the finanHistorians — Vlasta, Nowotny, cial report. The treasurer's report was given by Gilbert Walzel. A de- Vlasta Hurta Register Guests — Mary Matcek tailed report of the special fund Parliamentarian — Herbert Nowas given by Gilbert Walzel. These reports were all accepted as given. wotny Bar Manager — Edwin Susan Brother John Blinka had been in the hospital but is back at the Reporter — Lillie Teykl rest home. Also, Dean Hurta, son of To Send Cards to Sick Members

Vice President Anton Svoboda and Treasurer Emil Matula.

The weather was bad and it rained so hard we couldn't see to drive, so I was a few minutes late, but still on time to present my report.

Don't forget our La Parita Lodge No. 161 meeting Sunday, Dec. 10th.

Brother Joe Juricek, our vice president, is doing a fine job of keeping our meeting listed in the Vestnik.

Thanks to all sales representatives who made sales so far in 1978.

Let's keep right on going over the top; so far in 10 months, we have sold $1,310,655 of insurance to 203 members. I am certainly very appreciative of your fine work.

Fraternally yours, Tillie Valchar District VII SR

vt S T N4x —Matilda Slacalek Kitchen Committee — Viasta Nowotny, Mary Matcek, Viasta Hurta, Lillie Teykl, Matilda Slacalek.

At the close of the election. the president asked Mr. Marx to have the floor, so he made a few comments as to the work at the rest home and expressed his appreciation for the volunteer work which is done there and said they welcome anyone who cares to participate in this worthy cause.

At the time this is being written, Brother and Sister John Kolaja are boarding a plane for Colorado to spend a few weeks with their daughter and family. We v,ish them a safe trip and an enjoyable visit.

The attendance prize for the day was won by Darlene Blinka.

The meeting adjourned and everyone enjoyed a delicious lunch and good fellowship.

Fraternally, Lillie Teykl Reporter - SPJST-LODGE NO. 185, NEW BRAUNFELS The Nov. 2nd meeting was held at the Eagles Hall with Brother Ernest Jasek presiding, since President Haag was unable to attend.

All officers, except Roy Haag and Wanda Mokry were present and John Jasek led us in the pledge of allegiance.

The minutes and the treasurer's report were read and accepted as read.

We discussed the forthcoming district meeting which is to be held at the Eagles Hall and Edith and Gladys volunteered to take care of food and the kitchen and it was agreed that the Bohemian Dutchmen will play at the district meeting.

The Nominating Committee will have a slate of officers for our December meeting and Gladys announced that the youth need not have any fall meetings and that any youth member in order to be eligible for camp will have to attend at least seven meetings per year.

Everyone was busy and preparing for the Wurstfest. April Haag's name was drawn for the $5 and and since she was absent, next month's prize will be $10.

With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.

Wednesday, November 29, 1978 and refreshments were served.

Fraternally yours, Beatrice B. Parker Secretary SPJST — LODGE NO. 148, ELMATON Dear Members: This is a special note to the members of our lodge that our next meeting will be held Sunday, Dec. 3rd, at the Elmaton National Hall, beginning at 2 p.m. At the same time, election of officers will be held so please try to attend this meeting.

Fraternally, Lillian Hlozek - SPJST -LODGE NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE Dear Members: Our lodge met Sunday, Nov. 12th, at the Grant Building, with President Frank Zabransky, presiding.

The pledge to the flag was led by youth club members.

Secretary Erwin Holy read the minutes of the previous meeting followed by correspondence.

Youth Leader Helen Zabransky gave her report followed by a report given by Treasurer Gaye Galetka.

Election of officers was held and the following olicers were reelected: President Frank Zabransky Vice President Linda Mikush Recording Secretary Erwin Holy Financial Secretary Hilmer Galetka Treasurer Gaye Baletka Youth Leader (??)

Flag Bearer Marlyn Sevcik Reporter Patsy Zabransky It was decided by the members that our next meeting will be held Sunday, Dec. 10th at 6:30 p.m., at the American Legion Hall in Hallettsville, with the youth club's Christmas program to follow.

Refund checks were given out and the meeting adjourned. The youth club presented a Thanksgiving program.

Refreshments and lunch were served.

November birthdays honored were for Jane11 Chudej, Albert Kahanek and Mark Sevcik. The December birthdays were Louise Matejek, Victoria Zak, Ernest Meyer and Chris Chudej.

Lucky winners of the day were: November birthday cake — Albert Kahanek, December birthday cake — Ernest Meyer, adult door prize

7 — Mrs. Ernest Meyer, and youth door prize — Gary Chudej.

Our next meeting will be held Sunday evening, Dec. 10th at the American Legion Hall, beginning at 6:30 p.m., followed by the youth club's Christmas program. Santa Claus will be with us. Hope to see you there!

Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky Reporter - SPJST — LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON Dear Merribers and Friends: We are finally getting some of our much needed rain. The days seem dreary and long without sunshine, but we may have to put up with it for a while. We have been having some cold weather, but we have not had a freeze yet.

Everyone who attended the covered dish luncheon seemed to enjoy it. We have a lot of good cooks who brought some good food.

Brother Mack and Sister Norma Harrison donated a bumper pool table to the youth for the youth room. It is greatly appreciated and I am sure the youth will enjoy it.

Brother Doug Stanley and Tim Russell donated the horns hanging in the bar area.

Sister Martha Pustejovsky was in the hospital for surgery but is home recuperating; Brother Mitchell Kucera and his wife, Jan, are the proud parents of a baby boy.

We welcome the following new members and hope to see them at our meetings: Jerry Starr, Elizabeth Starr, Shane Starr, Susan Starr, Hayley Franks, Frances J. Simmank and Essa Ward.

Elected to the Nominating Committee were: Brother Bill Slavik, chairman, Brother George Rippin and Sister Milady Hejl.

Sister Theresa Hampton was appointed as assistant youth leader.

Our next meeting and election of officers will be December 17th, at 2 p.m., so plan to attend and help elect your officers for the coming year.

Remember the lodge Christmas party Dec. 3rd, at 3 p.m. The ladies are asked to bring cookies, fruit cake or some type of goodies. If you would like for your child to receive a package, bring it wrapped with their name on it and Santa will give them out. The adults are to bring a wrapped white

elephant gift. The tree will be decorated, beginning at 3 p.m., and you can bring an ornament to hang on the tree. Plan to come out with the family and spend the afternoon with Santa.

Fraternally, Mary Ann Krivanek Reporter - SPJST LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY Dear Members and Guests: The American Sunrise provided some fine music for the dancing fans; all of you who did not attend this dance missed some good entertainment on Nov. 19th. We did not have a very large crowd. I guess it was because the deer season opened and so many people left to go deer hunting.

According to the register we had six people who came to our lodge for the first time. We would like to have all our guests register when they come to our lodge for the first time. We have, at all times, twothirds of the people as guests who come to the lodge and are signed up as members, which is real good for the lodge as long as the member does not invite an undesirable character that may cause some friction in the lodge.

Again, I want to remind all of you to be sure and come to the meeting Dec. 10th, because this is our election of officers meeting, from 1 to 5 p.m. Absentee voting will take place at the Davy Crockett Federal Savings and Loan Building from Dec. 1st to Dec. 8th.

After you come in be sure to ask for Mary McInnis and she will take your vote. I hope you don't get bored with me reminding you so much about coming to vote. I do know in many cases some members don't read the Vestnik every week, so, maybe (hopefully) by reminding you so many times, you will remember to come and vote.

I hope so.

I have just read the minutes of the SPJST Supreme Lodge held October 12th, 1978, and in that meeting it was suggested that perhaps many who receive the Vestnik don't care to be receiving it and should be dropped from the mailing list. I think that is a good idea.

So long for now.

Fraternally, Chester Shmoldas - SPJST -

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On the way to the District VII meeting at New Braunfels, your editor stopped by to view the grounds where the new lodge home of Lodge No. 187, Round Reek, is being built.

LODGE NO. 187, ROUND ROCK Mark this date on your calendar — Sunday, Feb. 11th, 19'79. 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.

Fraternally, Wilma Peterson SPJST —

LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA Dear Members and Friends: The more I find to write about the less time I have. I am so glad Sister Voldan, our 2nd vice president, has been able to write to help keep everyone informed on all the nice things that are happening.

Our lodge is grateful for all during the year in order to keep those good things you all have done moving ahead; so many of you are always on the job and are giving so freely of your time. Thanks again and again.

Don't forget our annual meeting on the second Wednesday of December; that is Dec. 13th, at 7:30 p.m. at the hall, 911 E. Shaw, Pasadena.

The November meeting was held as scheduled. AU reports were given and were very good, this is because we are all pulling in the same direction. That is how it should be.

It is a privilege to be able to give of our time and talent in

hopes that our lodge will be able to help when there is a need and also to provide activities that, in some way, will help our children to become better American citizens. Striving toward getting our own building is a step forward enabling our lodge to be able to provide these things.

This is the 9th anniversary of our lodge. We are combining an anniversary celebration with our Christmas party Dec. 16th. We are having a covered dish supper starting at about 7:30 p.m. All of you and your friends are invited to come. Bring enough food for the number of people you are bringing.

Cake, coffee, and punch will be provided by the lodge and members.

Since this will be a regular (lance night, there will be a regular $3 admission at the door. The music will be provided by Weinert Grohmann's Band.

Thanks to you who are bringing and donating door prizes; you don't have to go to a lot of expense in order to donate a door prize.

You may grow some plants, make cakes, bread, sew something out of scraps or get a donation from your favorite store or friend, etc.

There is never enough time for hearing and discussing some of the nice things happening.

President Victor Peter only touched on some of the high points of the Czech Symposium which was held in the Temple area Oct. 27-29.

It was great and inspiring. There were five of us from Lodge 172 who

attended. We were very much impressed and pleased that such a symposium was being put on As for me, I would go again to the same program in order to attend those sections that I missed, because there were several things going on at the same time and you had to make a choice on which one to miss. If you weren't there you just can't imagine how much talent was gathered at one place at the same time. There was much time and work put into organizing and putting on such a thing, but it was great! Those - of us who were there will never forget it.

The holiday season is almost here once more. Hope all of you will have a healthy and happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

Let's try to spread the good news by putting the spiritual things into Christmas and let's do our best for the leaders of our land.

Fraternally, Vlasta Machann Secretary SPJST — LODGE NO. 54, WEST Dear Lodge No. 54 Members: Jaromir Lodge No. 54, SPJST, will hold its last quarterly meeting of the year in conjunction with a Christmas dinner and a visit from Santa Claus, beginning at 1 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 10th.

During this meeting election of officers will take place and several other important matters will be transacted so make an effort to attend the meeting and stay for a fine evening of fraternal social.

Fraternally, Maxine Sefcik Reporter - SPJST — LODGE NO. 117, ROBSTOWN Dear Members: The annual meeting of Lodge No. 117, Robstown, is scheduled to be held Friday, Dec. 8th, at '7:30 p.m., in the home of Secretary Helen Pavelka, located three miles north of Robstown on FM 1889. We hope more members will attend this meeting because this is when officers are elected and decisions are made. The members who do not attend this meeting to voice their opinions have no right later to make any remarks about how things were done.

After the meeting we will have our usual social hour. Ladies, please bring something to eat for

Wednesday, November 29, 1978 the svacina.

See you Friday, Dec. 8th.

Fraternally, Helen Pavelka Secretary - SPJST LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX Dear Members and Friends: Lodge No. 13 at Dime Box met for their regular monthly meeting Sunday, Nov. 19th, at 1 p.m. with 27 members and one visitor present.

Patty Tydlacka, flag bearer, led us in the pledge to the flag immediately after President Claude Flippin called the meeting to order.

The secretary called the roll of officers; 13 were present and four were absent.

The minutes of the October meeting were read and approved.

Other reports given and accepted were the treasurer's report and the financial secretary's report.

It was discussed and voted upon not to sell tickets in advance for the New Year's Eve dance this year. The members felt it is not fair to sell 550 tickets only when there are seven to eight hundred tickets sold nearly every week.

It was also discussed and voted upon to leave the starting time of the Saturday night dances at 9 o'clock, and the hall is to be opened one hour before dance time, namely at 8 o'clock.

Election of officers for 1979 was held. Officers elected were: President — Claude Flippin Vice President — Albin Horak Secretary — Olga Nimtz Treasurer — Mildred Horak Financial Secretary — Magdalene Iselt Youth Club Leader — Nellene Spacek Flag Bearer — Patty Tydlacka Reporter — Magdalene Iselt Elected to the entertainment committee were: Gloria Jatzlau and Barbara Wenzel.

Additional Trustees — Werner Jatzlau, Frances Greenwood, E. N. Spacek, Lee Flippin, Arnold John Tydlacka, Joe Milburn and Glenn Wenzel. Other committees will be appointed by the next meeting.

Since there was no further business, the drawing of door prizes was held and names were drawn

by Monica Spitzenberger, Prizes

9 were awarded to Brother Albin famous Las Vegas for one week; Horak, Sister Patty Tydlacka and it was about the third time this Brother Patrick Tydlaeka. The year; the investment must be good meeting adjourned and drinks on because they always come back the house were enjoyed by all happy. Good for you; have a good time but take me with you next present. time.

Fraternally, That's all folks for now until Magdalene Iselt meet you next week.

Reporter - SPJST — Fraternally, Frances Olexa VERY BRIEF NEWS FROM SPJST — LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON LODGE NO. 183, MID CITIES AREA In my last letter, in writing Organizational Meeting about our worker's party of Nov. 10th, I mentioned the delicious Installation of Officers food served, and that it was caterSaturday, Dec. 9th, 1978 ed by Willie Wehring. I was in erRegistration at 1:30 p.m. ror and I wish to correct this and Meeting at 2 p.m. give credit where credit is due. The Garden Room of Arlington Comwonderful buffet was catered by the Bean Pot catering service located munity Center, located in South Arlington in Vandergriff Park — on Ella Blvd.

The two dances Friday, Nov. 17th 2801 Matlock Road.

Refreshments will be served. with Nick Navarro and Saturday, Nov. 18th, with music by the TexFor additional information conas Dutchmen, were both poorly atcerning the meeting or directions, tended. The reason? Hunting sea- contact B. 3. Illavaty, 261-0409. son had just opened and many a Fraternally, husband just impatiently looks for Diane Schneider SPJST — the time to take off to the wide open spaces to bag some of the LODGE NO. 161, JOURDANTON wild game. Best of luck and be Lodge La Parita No. 161, Jourcareful. danton, will hold its regular Our regular monthly lodge meet- quarterly meeting Sunday, Dec. ing Nov. 13th had a nice attend- 10th. at 11:30 a.m. at the Civic ance, but quite a few were report- Center in Jourdanton. ed on the sick list. The Falteseks, There will also be an election of both are under the weather; some officers, so please come. After the members paid them a visit, also meeting we will have a free plate Gladys Drawe, Sister Marie Fili- lunch. pek still is a little weak, Leddie Please call or write our Lodge Kadera is up and around, but does 161 president, Brother Donald Valnot follow orders and then she has char, Pleasanton, 569-3686 for resa rough time. Sister Kathy Tref- ervations for the plate lunch no tel's ankle is still swollen and will later than Dec. 6th. have to have more surgery, but she Let's have a good turnout for this important meeting. gets around on crutches.

Several wedding anniversaries See you all at the meeting.

Fraternally, were announced: Royal and Laura Warnasch (39 years), Amos and Joe Juricek Vice President Della Kadlecek (36 years), Joe and - SPJST — Ann Elzner (49 years), Ed and LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON Louise Kadlecek (49 years), Noel and Wanda Kennedy (7 years), Dear Members: Frank and Mary Tilich (45 years).

All members are reminded that The refreshments after the meet- our annual meeting will be on ' ing were donated 'by Frank and Sunday, Dec. 3rd, 1978, at 2 p.m.

Mary Tilich. Numerous birthdays Election of officers and Board of were also announced; to all these Trustees will be held at the meetcelebrants we wish the best of ing. After this important meeting good luck and good health. Several there will be refreshments and new members were initiated and sandwiches served. Please plan to enjoyed the friendly fellowship aft- attend this meeting.

We are sorry to report that Mrs. er the meeting.

Joe and Della Mi ls.ch all of a Wilma Dietrich died on Sept. 7th, sudden picked up a q toured to 1978, at the age of 79. She was a

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She is survived by one son, Raymond of Hockley.

Fraternally, Alice Jochen Secretary - SPJST LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Members: SPJST Lodge No. 66 held their meeting Sunday, Nov. 19th presided over by President Henry West.

The pledge of allegiance and the lodge motto were recited by all the members.

President West had everyone to stand for a moment of silence for Brother John Eisemann, who passed away Nov. 10th, 1978.

All officers were present at the November meeting.

Recording Secretary Bonnie Pruitt read the October minutes which were approved as read.

Brother Ed Mazanec had Sister Engelke to read the minutes of the Board of Trustees' meeting held Monday night, Nov. 6th.

Sister Bonnie Pruitt, co-chairperson, gave the Entertainment Committee report for Sister Sue Pauling who was ill and could not attend the meeting. The committee will decorate the hall Thursday, Nov. 30th for the holidays. They will start at 6:30 or 7 p.m. Please come and lend a hand. Volunteers were asked to help bake a turkey for the Christmas party which will be Saturday, Dec. 16th.

Sister Parma gave the youth club report. She stated that the youth members are doing very good in the kitchen on game nights. They are still collecting aluminum cans. The club is collecting items such as canned goods or non-perishable items for the Meals on Wheels program. Members may also donate these items or make a cash donation; you may do this at the Christmas party. The club also plans to donate to the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home in Taylor, Salvation Army and Christmas Seals, as their project for the holidays. The youth will fill the Christmas stockings for Santa and plan to go caroling.

They seem to have a very busy schedule ahead of them.

Brother Mazanec reported on game nights which are very successful, despite the bad weather we had at the beginning of the year and also at times we were

closed for renovation of the hall and due to a water shortage in July. They still need more helpers to come out. There is lots to do to get everything ready and to help with their jobs, so please come and give a few hours of your time. It will be appreciated.

New members accepted in November are: Roy Thomas Soffes, Tena Marie Urbanek, James Edward Urbanek, Justin Kyle Ellis, Denise Marie Kofnovec, John Allen Wittu, Judy Lane Wittu, Allene Mary Arndt, Michelle Arndt, and Reuben Arndt, and one transferee, David Charles Filler, from Cottonwood Lodge No. 6. Welcome to Lodge 66!

Health Committee Report — Sister Mazanec reported that she sent get-well cards to Sister Mabel Crow, Brother Virgil Smith, also a sympathy card to Brother and Sister Joe Janecka, on the loss of his sister. We all wish to extend our sympathy to the family of Brother John Eisemann and to the Gary Powell family, on the loss of their baby son, Gary Powell, Jr., also to the grandparents, Brother and Sister Emil Barak and greatgrandmother, Sister Taylor. May these loved ones rest in peace.

Congratulations to Richard and Janice Pruitt on their new arrival.

The proud grandmother is our recording secretary, Sister Bonnie Pruitt.

It was voted to not have a lodge meeting in December due to the many activities scheduled. The officers of the lodge, Board of Trustees and Entertainment Committee will be installed at the lodge Christmas party.

In the election of lodge officers, all were voted back in office by acclamation. Those serving in the new year are as follows: President — Henry West Vice President — Daniel Nors Recording Secretary — Bonnie Pruitt Financial Secretary Darlene Engelke Treasurer — Robert Pavelka Youth Leader — Libbie Parma Guide — George Pauling Flag Bearer — Shannon Pal; elka English Reporter — Annie Hanus Czech Reporter — Otto Hanus The Board of Trustees were voted back by acclamation and two new members were elected to make up a seven-member Board of

Trustees. They are as follows: Brothers Ed Mazanec, Frank Miller, Emil Hanus, Frank Parma, Leslie Dungan, Ray Orsag, and George Pauling.

The Entertainment Committee was also voted in by acclamation; but two members resigned, so two new members were elected. The committee now consists of Sisters Sue Pauling, Leona Nors, Libbie Parma, Ruby Orsag, Evelyn Cepak, Rose Galler, Ira Niswanger, George Shilling and Eddie Mazanec.

The other committees will be selected in our January meeting.

The door prize winner was Tena Urbanek.

Members celebrating birthdays in November were Sisters Mary Alice Langiota, Georgia Pavlicek, Mary Simcek, Donna Stanislav, Mrs. Sidney Janek, Brothers Daniel Nors, Henry West, George Trefny. George Trefny, George Pauling, Frank Parma, Jim Lock and Frank Nors.

Happy birthday to each of you.

The cake was brought by Larry Brem.

Remember there will be no lodge meeting in December.

Dates to remember are: Lodge 66 members' Christmas party, Dec. 16th; members' Christmas dance, Dec. 23rd, with music by the Jerry Haisler Band, and New Year's Eve dance, Dec. 31st, with music by the Blue Vest Boys. Keep these dates in mind. Watch the Vestnik for more details on the Christmas party; also remember game nights every Sunday beginning at 7 p.m.

The doors open at 5:30 p.m. There is always plenty of delicious food in the kitchen and lots of cold beverages.

I hope each of you had a happy and thankful Thanksgiving.

Fraternally, Annie Hanus English Reporter - SPJST -LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH Dear Members and Friends: Our annual Christmas program with the Sokol gymnasts will be held Monday, Dec. 18th, at 7:30 p.m. Santa will be there and the sisters are asked to bring goodies for the social following.

Our next meeting will be Dec. 10th, at 3 p.m.

So until . . . Keep Smiling!

Fraternally, Mary Pavey - SPJST -

Wednesday, November 29, 1978 LODGE NO. 35, ELK Dear Members and Friends: The regular monthly meeting of Lodge No. 35, Elk, was called to order Nov. 12th by President Henry Breitkreutz, Sr. Flag Bearer Eddie Ray Banik led the pledge of allegiance.

President Breitkreutz welcomed our visitors, Lilly Middleton, Karen Kubitza and Kathy Kubitza. Come back again.

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

Brother Banik then read thank-you notes from Sister Helen Dulock and Brother Donnie Mladenka.

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

Sister Chailotte Banik, assistant youth leader, gave the youth report. Katy Fitch joined the youth club. The youth club is going to have a Christmas party; the date will be named later.

Sister Charlotte then asked all of the members who have birthdays in November to come forward.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to Brothers Cecil Middleton, Loyd Steinke, Albert Banik, and Jason Brown; Sisters Louise Burney, Edna Tepe, Helen Dulock, Inez Zalman, Inez Breitkreutz and Karen Daniel. The birthday cake was brought by Dawn Pavelka.

Committee reports were given by Barbara Pavelka, kitchen; Eugene Pavelka, entertainment; Gene Edward Pavelka, refreshments. They thanked everyone who helped them.

We welcomed our new members: Mary Pavelka, Mary Mann, Margaret Megan Mann, Ernest Dabney and Eddie Ray Banik.

Our Christmas party was discussed, it will he held Dec. 10th.

Be sure and remember the meeting will start at 2 p.m. There will be a youth program so don't miss it. The children always have a good program. Santa will come. There will be a dance for your enjoyment.

Then we went into the election of our new offices for 1979. They are as follows: President — Henry Breitkreutz, Sr. Vice President — Gene Edward Pavelka, Secretary — Albert Banik Financial Secretary — Rudolph Zalman Treasurer Henry Breitkreutz, Jr.

11 Reporter — Dorothy Banik Youth Leader—Rosemarie Banik Guide — Barbara Pavelka Flag Bearer — Sondra Dieterich Historian — Mildred Steinke Floor Chairman—Eugene Pavelka Clean-up — Elizabeth Kubitza Building — Vernon Wood Bar — Henry Breitkreutz, Sr., Johnny Stuckly, Gene Edward Pavelka, Vernon Wood.

Kitchen — Ruby Pa.velka Rosemarie Banik, Barbara Pavelka, Peggy Dieterich Trustees — Joe Tepe, Ruby Pavelka, Rosie Wood, Henry Breitkreutz, Sr. Scholarship — Toe Tepe, Eugene Pavelka, Dan Pechacek, Inez Zalman and Vernon Wood.

Sanitation Engineer — Johnny Stuckly The Nominating Committee would like to thank all of you and hope you will have a good year.

Door prizes were drawn and winners were: Youth—Melissa Burney, Adult -- Ernest Clemons.

After a delicious roast beef dinner the children enjoyed skating.

Be sure and remember the December meeting which will start at 2 p.m.

Fraternally, Dorothy Banik Reporter SPJST —

LODGE NO. 173, GALVESTON Dear Members and Friends: Again this year we will be participating in the Dickens on the Strand festival here in Galveston.

The date will be Dec. 9th, from 5 to 10 p.m. The dress will be the same. The ladies wilt wear a style from. the Dickens era and the men will wear seamen's hats. If you have any questions contact Audrey Kaluza. Sister Kaluza is asking for a $5 donation to help defray the cost of the seafood. You can send your check or money to Audrey Kaluza, 702 N. Tarpey Road, Texas City. The name of our shop will be: Codlin's Sea Soup House. Our menu will be seafood gumbo. We hope to see all our members, plus all our neighboring members from other lodges.

This year we will not have a Christmas party, as in the past.

Our regular meeting will be Dec. 18th at 6 p.m. It will be a Monday evening. Please bring a covered dish for the supper. We will have Christmas for the children.

Please remember these dates.

Fraternally, Mary Lou Huepers Secretary SPJST —

LODGE NO. 155, AUSTIN Dear Members: Our November meeting was held at Stonegate's Club House.

Raymond Prasatik read the minutes from the previous meeting.

John Hejl gave the treasurer's report. All other business items were also attended to.

Our election of officers' for the following year are as follows: President — Lavern Hejl Vice President — Lillie Hejl Treasurer — John Hejl Secretary / Financial Secretary — Raymond Prasatik Reporter — Marianna Wood The meeting was adjourned. Our next meeting will be held Jan. 7th, 1979 at Stonegate Club House at 2:30 p.m.

I hope everyone had a happy Thanksgiving.

Fraternally, Mary Rose Palla Reporter SPJST --

LODGE NO. 17, NEW TABOR Sunday, Nov. 5th President Andrew Vavra called the monthly meeting to order.

The pledge of allegiance was recited and the minutes were read.

A report on correspondence and bills was given by Secretary Melvin Skrabanek. Other committee reports were also given at this time.

Under old business plans for the memorial services were finalized.

On behalf of the entire lodge, I would like to thank everyone who attended. Special thanks to Brother Nick Morris, Charles Chovanec, who played taps, and Ray Valigura for the prayer at the services.

For new business it was moved and passed that the hall purchase a new water heater to replace the old one. A committee was appointed to purchase the new one. Also, under new business, was the planning of the annual memorial services and supper in December; it will be held Sunday, Dec. 3rd, beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed by a stew supper at 6 p.m. All members of Lodge 17 are cordially invited to attend and enjoy the free supper, plus some good fellowship. All families are asked to bring a bowl and

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The next meeting will be held Dec. 3rd at 2 p.m. This will be an important meeting because it will be election of officers for the coming year. All members are asked to attend and participate. The meeting was then adjourned.

Fraternally, Dick Dusek Reporter SPJST —

LODGE NO. 33, BLEIBLERVILLE Dear Members: Our annual meeting will be held Sunday, Dec. 10th, beginning at 10:30 a.m.

For the noon meal a chicken stew will be served to Lodge 33 members and their families. Members are free, and non-members belonging to our Lodge 33 SPJST members' families will be charged $1.50 for adults and 75 cents from 6 through 12 years of age. (Bring your bowls and spoons.)

The afternoon session will begin at 1:30 p.m. At this time officers for 1979 will be elected.

Members, you are urged to attend and voice your opinions, regarding matters affecting our lodge.

Fraternally, Lillie Mikeska Secretary — SPJST THE FRIENDSHIP CLUB Dear Members and Friends: We are finally getting the rain we were hoping for all summer. It was in the forecast for Thanksgiving Day, but despite the weather I am sure it did not stop anyone from enjoying their turkey and dressing.

Our family night was enjoyed by everyone present and, as usual, we had more than enough food. The ladies always bring a lot of delicious sweets that you cannot resist.

"Happy Birthday" was sung for Jennie Kroll and George Korteff.

We wish them many more happy birthdays.

Mark your calendar for Dec. 6th, at 10:30 a.m., for our Christmas party. Anyone wishing to exchange gifts should bring one wrapped, and not to exceed $2 in value.

The club will provide ham and the ladies who were not present can call me at 927-2139 or bring

a salad or pastry.

Bundle up, if it's cold, and come have a good time with us.

Fraternally, Mary Ann Krivanek Reporter SPJST —

LODGE NO. 188, CENTERVILLE The Christmas dance was announced for Friday, Dec. 15th, from 8 to 12 p.m., for members and their immediate families ONLY. The band will be Dennis Ivey and The Waymen, from Bryan, and there will be no door charge.

Sunday, Dec. 17th, at 7:30 p.m.

The Youth Club party will be held.

Santa Claus will be present and a special program is being planned.

The older group, age 12 - 17, will have a hayride and Christmas caroling.

Fraternally, Jacquelyn Wakefield, - SPJST — LODGE NO. 107, FLORESVILLE Our youth leader reported that their next meeting will be Dec. 3rd at 3 p.m. Dec. 10th they will go to the Sports Palace for a roller skating party. Their Christmas party will be held Dec. 15th at 7:30 p.m.

Each member may bring a guest and bring refreshments accordingly. Drinks will be furnished by the youth club. Instead of caroling, the members are asked to bring small gifts that can be used at the nursing home and also at the Senior Citizens Center for social game prizes. A report on the peanut shelling contest was given. The proceeds from this contest were given back to the Peanut Festival Association to buy a new train for the future queen. A very nice gesture on the part of the youth club.

Fraternally, Pauline S. Pavliska - SPJST — LODGE NO. 49, ROWENA SPJST Lodge No. 49, Pokrok Rowena will hold its fourth meeting of the year Sunday, Dec. 3rd in the lodge hall.

Sister Elizabeth Urbanek, food committee chairman, said the lodge will have its Christmas dinner and birthday party at this time. She said the lodge will furnish smoked turkey, bread, coffee, and tea; members are asked to bring food to complete the menu.

Dinner will be served at 12:30 p.m. and the business meeting will

start at 2 p.m.

After the meeting games will be played; bring cards, dominoes, or games of your choice.

There will be no gift exchange among members, but those desiring to remember our senior citizens in our S.P.J.S.T. Rest Homes may bring a gift or gifts. We have sent gifts in the past, and it again would be nice to bring joy to others at this time of the year.

Fraternally, Pauline Shiller SPJST --

LODGE NO. 38, KOVAR Dear Members: Up-to-date information on our Sunday, Dec. 10th lodge meeting which will start at 1 p.m. We will have a full dinner menu and meeting. This will be a combination of our regular meeting and Christmas get-together. Ladies are asked to bring a covered dish (dessert, salad, etc.). Meat will be furnished by the lodge.

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 — LODGE NO. 184, MOULTON Dear Members: Plans for our Christmas party were discussed. It was decided to have chicken stew with homemade bread and refreshments; the ladies are kindly asked to bring some dessert of any type, so don't forget Dec 13th, at 7 p.m.

The door prize went to our president, Brother Ed Mikes.

Refreshments were enjoyed by all present.

Fraternally, Anita Kubicek - SPJST — LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Brothers and Sisters: In its la,st meeting, the board recommended that a free appreciation dance be held Saturday, Dec. 9th; our lodge Christmas party be held Sunday, Dec. 10th, and the New Year's Eve dance Sunday, Dec. 31st. The lodge's annual party will be for members only, as in the past, with the lodge furnishing baked turkey, dressing, two vegetables and cranberry sauce; the members are to bring salads and

Wednesday, November 29, 1978 sweets. The doors will open at 3 p.m.; youth club's program at 4 p.m., happy hour and egg nog starting at 5 p.m., and supper at 6 p.m. with the awards program following.

The price for reservations for the New Year's Eve dance will be $6.25 each or $12.50 per couple.

When the tickets will be available at our Saturday dances will be announced in the Vestnik by the entertainment chairman. The HiToppers Orchestra will furnish the music for the gala event.

The next meeting will be Sunday, Dec. 3rd, at 2 p.m. Election of chairmen will be held at this meeting.

Fraternally, Dorothy Pechal Reporter SPJST —

LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK Lodge No. 9, Snook, is having the following activities on Sunday, Dec. 3rd, 1978: 2:00 p.m. — Youth club members to meet at hall to decorate Christmas tree and practice 4:00 p.m. — Monthly lodge meeting with installation of officers for 1979.

5:00 p.m. — Sandwich supper.

Each family is asked to bring enough for their family.

6:00 p.m. -- Youth club Christmas program 6:30 p.m. — Visit from Santa Claus and party.

Come out for an afternoon of fun, fellowship and food. Invite your friends, too.

Fraternally, Betty Schoenemann SPJST --

LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA Dear Members: Members, please take note of this. -- Our lodge is nine years old and we are combining our lodge anniversary and Christmas party with our regular dance on Dec. 16th. The donation at the door will be $3 per person, as usual. We will start at 7:30 p.m. with a covered dish supper, so if you wish to attend the supper bring your food and guests and lx sure you have enough for the ones you bring. The lodge will have the cake, bread and punch. The music will be by our great band, Grohmann's. Now remember this is not free just because we are going to start off with a covered dish supper. Our

13 entertainment committee will be at the door in time for our $3 donation for a whole evening of fun from 7:30 p.m. until 1 a.m. Anyone wanting to donate door prizes, please, just bring them on.

Let us not be in such a hurry that we cannot stop and lend a helping hand to someone who may need it.

Fraternally, Edna Voldan - SPJST — LODGE NO. 23, MORAVIA Dear Brothers and Sisters: The next meeting will be the annual lodge meeting with election of officers for 1979. Please remember to be present and vote for your choice. The meeting will be held Dec. 10th at 1:30 p.m. at Sister Willie Mae Broz's store.

We will have a door prize and a social after the meeting. Please bring sandwiches, cake or kolache; the lodge will furnish refreshments, Fraternally, Hattie Brossmann Secretary - SPJST — LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO Dear Members: The quarterly meeting of Lodge No. 50, El Campo, will be held Thursday, Dec. 7th, at the American Legion Auxiliary Building, at 7 p.m. Please note the change of date and time.

The election of officers for the year 1979 will be held.

After the meeting a Christmas Party will be held. A dinner of turkey and dressing, with all the trimmings, and drinks will be served. The ladies are asked to bring their favorite dessert to be served with the dinner. Reservations will be needed, so we will know how many to prepare for. You may call 543-6220 after 4 p.m. or send your reservation to Box 901, El Campo, Tx 77437. If a member of your family is not a member of the lodge, they are welcome to attend.

Fraternally, Rita J. Vanek President - SPJST — LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS Our forthcoming meeting will be held Wednesday, Dec. 13th at 7 p.m., also there will be a social.

Let's see all the members come out; bring a dish and let's enjoy it.

Viola Sevelk SPJST -

LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND Dear Members: We are having our annual Christmas party on Saturday, Dec. 9th for the members and their families. There will be a Christmas tree, cold cuts snacks, and plenty of that stuff in the fancy bottles.

Music for the dance, which will start at 7 p.m., will be furnished by the Circle Ranch Hands from Taylor. So all you members of Lodge 80, come out and enjoy yourselves. The doors of the hall will open around 5 p.m.

The Christmas party is free for all the members.

I would like to also mention that Sunday, Dec. 3rd is our regular monthly meeting and election of officers for the coming year. Come out and vote for the officers of your choice.

Fraternally yours, Joe Barabas, Jr. Reporter SPJST — LODGE NO. 179, WARRENTON Dear Members and Guests: For further business the Christmas party was discussed. It will be held in conjunction with our regular meeting Dec. 14th at 7:30 p.m. The lodge will furnish the turkey and dressing, which will be prepared and baked by interested members who volunteered for the job. In addition, the members will bring a covered dish to complete the menu. For entertainment there will be live music and the exchanging of Christmas gifts (in the $3 price range for those members wishing to participate in gift exchange; ladies bring a lady's present and men bring a gift appropriate for a man.

Fraternally, Edith Pfeiffer Reporter SPJST — LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Dear Members: Financial Secretary Frankie Hutka advised the board that the Lodge 177 mailbox had been broken into. There will be mail missing and Frankie asked for everyone's help in explaining to the people who might have questions about their accounts for the past month.

Otis Beck and Karen Balzer are on the Planning Committee for the Christmas party; the party will be held Dec. 15th, with • food and live entertainment, so make your plans to attend and invite your guests

14 because they are welcome. The party will start at 7 p.m. and continue until ? We always have a good time at our parties so make plans to attend.

The RVOS party will be at the lodge, which will include a free dance and barbecue will be catered by Vince' Mares of Taylor.

See you at the next meeting, Dec. 13th, at 7:30 p.m. Remember this is election of officers for the following year, so be sure to attend and vote.

Fraternally, Pat Tomastik Reporter - SPJST — LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH

Here are a few reminders for December. Our regular monthly meeting will be held Dec. 10th, the second Sunday, as usual, however, we will begin an hour earlier — 1 p.m., because of the election of officers.

This is a significant meeting and your attendance and vote is essential. Thursday the 14th, the Ladies' Circle will meet and a Christmas dinner will be served.

We again wish to invite all the young children of the lodge to participate in the program at the annual Christmas tree party to be held Dec. 17th. Santa Claus will be our featured guest. Coffee, punch, and cookies will be served to all guests and we kindly ask the mothers to please bring some homemade cookies to help the ladies who always prepare refreshments for everyone. Our last reminder is concerning the New Year's Eve Dance on Dec. 31st. It would be wise to reserve your table early for this particular occasion.

Sincerely and Fraternally, Helen Paprskar SPJST — DALLAS CIRCLE OF CZECH WOMEN

Our annual Christmas Party will be held Thursday, Dec. 7th, at 10 a.m. in the Garden Room at Wyatt Cafeteria, 6310 E. Mockingbird Lane. Each one bring a $2 gift, if you so desire. Please note that only those who bring a gift will receive one.

Sister Skotak announced that a garage sale will be held Dec. 2nd and 3rd, at the Sokol Hall, 7448 Greenville Ave. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, 12 to 5 p.m.

Start collecting your "trash and

Vi STNiK treasures" and take them to the hall the day before; the kitchen will be open and food will be served. For more information, call Jack McClure, 942-1083.

Fraternally, Alice Roberts English Reporter SPJST —

LODGE NO. 20, GRANGER

Members, please mark your calendar for Sunday, Dec. 3rd, at 2 p.m. for the SPJST annual meeting and Christmas party. This is one of the big events of the year. The Christmas party, with the annual meeting was started last year by our departed president, Brother Hubert Gorubec, and this is a tradition we will continue in his memory.

Members, if you wish, please bring sweets, chips, dips, pickles, or salads to be added to the main buffet supper.

The schedule for the day will be as follows: 2:00 p.m. — Annual meeting 2:30 p.m. — Election of officers 3:00 p.m. — Break 4:00 p.m. —Christmas caroling 4:30 p.m. — Santa Claus 5:30 p.m. — Barbecue supper 6:30 p.m. — Dancing to records Don't forget to mark your calendar for the annual meeting and Christmas party on Dec. 3rd, at 2 p.m. We hope to see everyone there.

Fraternally yours, Rita Marburger, Secretary - SPJST — LODGE NO. 153, LA SALLE

Dear Members and Readers: Lodge No. 153, La Salle, will have its next meeting Thursday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m. at the La Salle Hall.

We encourage members to make plans to attend this meeting because we will also have election of officers at that time.

Fraternally, Mrs. Wayne Wagner - SPJST — BIRTHDAY CLUB SISTERS OF LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dates to Remember:

Wed., Dec. 6 — Game party and Christmas dinner with invited special guests.

Wed., Dec. 13 — Game party and luncheon with exchange of gifts.

Fraternally, Lillian Finn Reporter SPJ$T

BULLETIN BOARD Distriet Meetings 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. * * District V will hold their spring meeting Sunday, March 11th, 1979, with Lodge 81, Needville as host. * * District VII will hold their spring meeting Sunday, March 25th, 1979, with Lodge No. 107, Floresville, as host, beginning at 10 a.m. (More details later) * * GRAND OPENING

The grand opening and dedication of Lodge 187, Round Rock has been set for Sunday, Feb. 11th, 1979. (Details forthcoming) - SPJST

FEATURES CZECH CLUB AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON

The members of the University of Houston Czech Club (UHCC) returned to Houston full of new enthusia.lin and optimism from the recent Texas A&M University Symposium: Geri v Texasu. The symposium provided the forum for the UHGC to voice its concern for the preservation of the Czech culture and language in Texas. In contradiction to the University of Texas delegation, ITHCC, through its president, Steve Spacek, urged for support of upper level classes stressing culture and appreciation of the Czech language as well as expanding the current Czech curriculum at U of H. At U of H, we have taken advantage of every method possible to encourage Czech language studies. In just five short years the Czech program has grown from nothing to over 60 students — one of the largest enrollments in the nation. With the benevolence of Czech fraternal organizations and individuals, our dream of upper level classes will be a reality in the fall of 1979.

The spring semester (1979) will offer expanding Czech studies. Introductory classes (131 & 132) will be offered on Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 to 10 a.m., 5:30 to I

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p.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Beginning Czech (131) is for the student who has no background and wishes to begin with the very basic function of the Czech language, the abeceda (alphabet).

Czech 132 is for those who have basic skills but want some further knowledge before going to the intermediate level. Czech 232, stressing conversation and grammei will be offered at the 10 to 11:30 a.m. classes Tuesday and Thursday.

Not only classroom learning is part of Czech education. The tales, cooking and experiences of CzechAmericans are educational in

themselves. A recent event was a party held at the home of Ruby and Jerry Sladek, Sr., to whom the UHCC owes their indebtedness for their kindness and hospitality. Poppy seed and fruit kolache were served along with the very popular Czech pivo.

The UHCC will be cooperating with Sokol, who will give a gymnastic demonstration when we celebrate Mikulasska den, on Dec. 8th, at U of H Oberholtzer Hall, in the grand ballroom. Sokol has also offered to let us have all their aluminum beer cans for UHCC revenue.

The Mikulasska den, will be a program involving Czech food and cul-

ture. Also tentatively slated is a Czech mass to be celebrated by Bishop John L. Morkovsky.

Everyone is invited to the Mikulassu den.

Fraternally yours, Michael Joe Thannisch (Another picture on page 17) SPJST — SP/ST MEMBER RECEIVES PLAUDITS Garland, Texas (Reprint from the Plantation Times — South Garland High School's Newspaper).

To begin the year off right many students worked hard, and succeeded in being listed on the October 1978 Honor Roll.

This year certificates are being awarded to those whose quarterly average put them on the honor roll.

The freshman class had the largest number with 59 earning this honor. Sophomores and seniors tied for second with 54, and Juniors came in last, with 47.

One of the 59 freshmen making the first six weeks honor roll was Raymond Faraizl, Jr., who is a life member of Lodge No. 84, Dallas and a four-year member of Dallas Sokol Zizka and is presently Jr. Sokol president.

So who said that you couldn't be a top athlete, a scholar, and a president and still be called "Crazy Ray"?

Fraternally, Carole (Nemec) Faraizl - SPJST HRUSKA-MORTENSEN WEDDING Miss Janette Kay Hruska and Larry Mathew Mortensen were united in marriage Oct. 29th, 1978 at 2:30 p.m. in the Trinity Lutheran Church in Mission, Texas. The Rev. Merrill Carlson officiated at the double ring nuptial rites.

Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. John Hruska of Temple and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Mortensen of Mission.

The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a formal gown of white jersey and pearl-embroidered Venise lace. The lace-covered bodice featured a Queen Anne neckline with short lace sleeves. From the high waistline, the skirt of jersey fell in pleats to slipper length, widening into a chapel train. She wore a crown of baby's breath and silk rosebuds, which she designed,

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The reception was held at the La Pasada Motor Motel patio in McAllen. Mrs. Clara Champion served at the registry table upon which was displayed a portrait of the bride. The wedding cake, which was designed by the bride was adorned with fresh floral arrangements.

Members, of the houseparty were Mrs. John Schmalzried, Mrs. Daniel Mortensen, Mrs. Martha Waddy, Mrs. John Bierbauer and Mrs. Jane Ellisor. Rice bags were distributed

by Laura Mortensen of Houston, niece of the bridegroom.

Special guests at the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Jens EgSgaard of Minneapolis, Minnesota, the grandparents of the bridegroom.

The bride graduated from Rogers High School in 1972 as valedictorian. She has a bachelor of science degree in Horticulture from Texas A&M University, having graduated there in the class of 1975 with Stunma Cum Laude honors. She is employed as a sales representative by the Staueffer Chemical Company of Weslaco.

The bridegroom attended Texas A&M University at Kingsville and is employed in the construction business.

After a wedding trip to Rome, Italy, the couple is making their home in Weslaco.

The bridegroom's parents were hosts for the rehearsal dinner at Mrs. O'Leary's Boarding House in McAllen.

Jeanette and her parents are members of Lodge No. 47, Seaton.

SPJST

YOUTH SECTION MR. AND MRS. LARRY M. MORTENSEN from which fell a fingertip bridal illusion veil. Her bouquet was of white silk roses and baby's breath.

The bride wore her, grandmother's gold wedding band and carried a handmade handkerchief.

Miss Janell Weems of Temple attended the bride as maid of honor, and bridesmaid was Miss Judy Sinclair of Houston. They wore floor length, falitone floral Aline jersey dresses with sheer sleeves, and they each carried a nosegay of grape and beige silk flowers.

Serving the bridegroom as best

man was Jim Barlow of McAllen, David Waddy, of Donna, was groomsman, and ushers were Hamlin Ellisor of Houston and Richard Ply of Mission.

For her daughter's wedding, the mother of the bride chose a grape colored jersey formal gown with long sleeves and a neck ruffle accent. She wore a corsage of orchid silk roses.

The bridegroom's mother was attired in a full tone floral jersey pleated skirt with a sheer organza jacket. Her corsage was made of pink silk roses.

From The District Youth Counselors DISTRICT II YOUTH COUNSELOR This is a report on a couple of lodges in our district which 1 recently had the opportunity to visit.

Lodge No. 87, Temple, after several years without a youth club, recently elected a new youth leader. She is Charlotte Andrews. The young lady was a youth club member about ten years ago under the leadership of Sister Frances Bartek and stated that she enjoyed the youth club and that is the rea-

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youth club much growth in the future. A picture of many of the youth from Granger who went to sing at the Blue Bonnet Nursing Center accompanies this letter.

I know that in District II we have several other clubs that had an outstanding year in 1978 and gained many new members and these clubs are: Elgin, Taylor, Academy, Beyersville and Seaton.

Clubs with Smaller growth are Rockdale, Lovelady and Cyclone, and last of all, we had one club to disband, Lodge 155, Austin, so it seems that if Lodge,. 87 will be successful we will then have ten. active youth clubs in District II. Christmas is now less than a month away, so I would, at this time, wish all the members of our SPJST a very Merry and Joyous Christmas and a Happy, Healthy, and Successful New Year, 1979i Fraternally, Frank Klinkovsky District II YC SPJST

From The Lodge Youth Leaders LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO

This is a picture of the youth members of Lodge No. 20, Granger who went to sing at the Blue Bonnet Nursing Center at Granger after their youth club meeting. Three other teenage boys, who are not pictured, attended their meeting.

(Photo by DYC Frank Klinkovsky) son she is willing to be a youth Charlotte, and all the new youth leader so other youth now would chib members of Lodge 87. have the opportunity to be memThe other lodge is Lodge No. 20, bers of an SPJST youth club. There Granger, who were just recently were 11 youth members present at boosted by getting three new memthis meeting. The membership bers and receiving two more who stated that they would give Char- transferred from Lodge 155, Austin, lotte their support and hope that to Lodge 20, giving this club a total she would make their lodge a very of 28 members in their youth club. active youth leader. Best of luck, Therefore, we would also wish this

Dear Readers, El Campo Lodge 50 Youth Club met Nov. 15th at the home Of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Rek. The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance by President Kim Vanek.

In the absence of the secretary and treasurer, William Rek read the treasury report.

Community report was given by Veronica Bartos.

We have three new members who joined us this month. They are: Brenda, Robert and Janet Ermis.

We were glad to have them.

We made plans for our Christmas party to be held at our next meeting. The youth drew names to exchange gifts.

Then we decided what we are going to perform at the District VI spring meeting, so we could start practicing early.

Each youth brought a poem, story or picture about Thanksgiving we had judged.

Our poem of story winners were as follows: 1st — Kim Vanek, 2nd — Veronica Bartos, 3rd — William Rek. For pictures: 1st — Dennis Rek, 2nd — Mary Ann I3artos, 3rd —

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For craft we made Christmas items and also played games.

Mothers attending the meeting were Mrs. Anna Bartos, Mrs. Lorine Ermis, Mrs. Georgie Henderson, Mrs. Janet Holub. Mrs. Bernice Rek, Mrs. Rita Vanek and Mrs. Vlasta Bartos.

The next meeting will be held Dec. 20th at the home of Frankie Vanek.

Fraternally, Mrs. Vlasta Bartos Youth Leader SPJST —

LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Dear Readers, Dec. 17th we are having a 1950s sock hop and you must come dressed up like in the 50s. There will be a prize for the best dressed couple, for the jitterbug contest, a twist contest and other contests.

We are inviting all the youth clubs in District II, so make plans to attend; this is on a Sunday afternoon from 4 to 9 p.m. Please come and do the jitterbug, twist and rock and roll. Don't forget to dress up in the style of the 1950s! to be eligible for the dance contest, you must be dressed in this style. We want the parents to come and help us out and be dressed as the youngsters are dressed; who knows you may win one of our contests. Refreshments will be served. Come to Academy and have a great time.

I hope to see you at the Dec. 13th meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Pat Tomastik Youth Leader - SPJST --LODGE NO. 20, GRANGER Dear Readers: The youth was informed that once again this year the youth would help decorate the hall for the annual meeting and Christmas party and would be notified of the date and time later.

A discussion was held as to the activity for December. Mrs. Joyce White had suggested the youth attend the World War I display at the LBJ Library in Austin. She had volunteered to find out the time and date the youth can visit the display.

Also, for some time the youth have wanted to go ice skating and this was the activity planned for December. Mrs. Gloria Ebner volunteered to find out the day and

time the youth could attend and the members would be notified.

The members will go to the Northcross Mall to ice skate and also to see Santa Claus.

The mother lodge annual meeting and Christmas party will be held Sunday, Dec. 3rd, at 2 p.m.

The youth club will be in charge of the Christmas caroling. Santa Claus will be present with bags of goodies for the children. Following this will be a buffet supper with entertainment.

Fraternally yours, Rita Marburger Youth Leader - SPJST LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Members and Readers: The next program at the rest home in West will be Dec. 13th; it will be a Christmas program.

All the youth who are in the program will be practicing for their parts in the Christmas program. I would like for all of you club members to be at the practice.

Our youth club members are selling knives, Christmas cards, cook-. books, and nice gifts for Christmas.

Call the youth leader or one of the youth club members, if you wish to buy one of the items.

Lodge No. 6 Youth Club sold Stanley products and they did real well.

Our club will have a bake sale Friday, Dec. 15th, at the Leroy Bank.

The Christmas party will be held Dec. 17th, with supper at 5 p.m.; Santa Claus and the Christmas tree.

Fraternally, Willie Mae Schuetz Youth Leader SPJST — LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK Lodge No. 9, Snook, is having the following activities on Sunday, Dec. 3rd, 1978: 2:00 p.m. — Youth club members to meet at hall to decorate Christmas tree and practice 4:00 p.m. — Monthly lodge meeting with installation of officers for 1979.

5:00 p.m. — Sandwich supper.

Each family is asked to bring enough for their family.

6:00 p.m. — Youth club Christmas program 6:30 p.m. — Visit from Santa Claus and party.

Come out for an afternoon of

fun, fellowship and food. Invite your friends, too.

Fraternally, Betty Schoenemann Youth Leader - SPJST LODGE NO. 188, CENTERVILLE Dear Readers, Our next youth function will be a dance Friday, Dec. 1st, from 8 p.m. to 12 p.m. Cost wil be $2.50 per person. All lodge members and guests are invited to hear the Heart of Texas Road Gang.

Fraternally, Emma Bass Youth Leader - SPJST -

Letters From The Youth LODGE NO. 50, EI CAMPO The El Campo Lodge No. 50 YC met at the home of Mr. Eugene Rek Nov. 15th.

We drew names to exchange Christmas gifts for our Christmas party next month.

All of us sang "Happy Birthday" to Veronica Bartos, Janet Ermis and Greg Goerig who had birthdays in November.

Then we made Christmas items for craft.

Door prizes were won by Veronica Bartos and Kim Vanek.

Refreshments were then served

by Mrs. Bernice Rek and Mrs. Rita Vanek.

Fraternally, (11-22-78) Joseph Bartos - SPJST -LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Dear Vestnik Readers, The Talton 'SPJST Youth Club held their monthly meeting Nov. 5th at 2 p.m. President Karen Kahanek called the meeting to order.

The pledge of allegiance was led

by Marjorie Treumer and the prayer was led by Brenda Kresta.

We had five guests at the meeting.

The roll call, minutes, and treasurer's reports were read.

Then we discussed old and new business.

Afterward we had a Thanksgiving program. We read poems and sang a song.

Door prizes were won by Tommy Krpec, Jana and Landis Dornak, Jennifer Dluhos, Sherry Krpec and Allen Kresta.

Then we played SPJST football and had refreshments.

Wednesday, November 29, 1978 I would like to note that Jana and Landis Dornak are two new members who we are proud to have.

Fraternally, Vicki Dorotik (12) (11-20-78) Reporter SPJST —

LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS

Dear Readers, On December 10th we will go Christmas caroling at the nursing homes at 2:30 p.m. Be sure to meet at the lodge by 2 p.m. After we go caroling there will be a short meeting plus a Christmas party. Bring a gift. If you plan to bring a guest, please contact Youth Leader Linda Trojacek or Asst. Leader Judy Kudrna.

Also, Dec. 10th is the deadline for the Social Security cards. Please be sure you turn the money and paper to the youth leader on or before Dec. 10th, 1978.

Fraternally, Nancy Martinek (11-20-78) Secretary SPJST

LODGE NO. 117, ROBSTOWN

Dear Readers, The Robstown Youth Club held its regular monthly meeting Nov. 18th, 1978. The meeting was called to order at 2 p.m. and the minutes were read and approved. The treasurer's report was given and we have over $300 in the bank.

Some of the post activities, such as our Halloween party, spookhouse, and District VII meeting were talked about.

After this, our youth leader, Mrs. Hrncir, gave her report. In her report, she reported that there are 12 new members: Rocky Bowers, Mary and Robert Burwell, James Baker, Tammy Woods, Laurie Tacked, Matthew and Clara Crawford, Christine Nelson and Tracy Olson. She also talked about some of our future activities. At this time roll was called and then the meeting was adjourned.

A birthday party was held at the meeting for the November birthday people, who were Tim Pownell, Donald Marek, and Barbara Terrell.

After the meeting the youth boarded the club's bus and went bowling. The members had lots of fun bowling. The high-point bowler was Tim Pownell and the low point bowler was Laurie Tackett. We returned home at 6:30 p.m.

This month the members each

19 brought a small personal article wrapped for Christmas, to be taken to the Needville S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home.

Our upcoming activities will be a game night and folk dance on Dec. 2nd from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Everyone attending should bring a snack and any games wanted. This is a fun night for all.

Fraternally, Frances McDonald (15) (11-23-78) Secretary - SPJST — LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Readers, Our meeting was held Nov. 12th.

Our attendance was good. We drew names for Christmas.

Those having birthdays this month were Edward Hykel, Damon Perez, Joyce Wachsmann, Darrell Uptmor, Michelle Mach, Roxanne Kutscherousky, Cheryl Brem, Marvin Mynar, Valerie Rieger. Denaria Perez brought the pretty cake.

Kevin Dobecka will bring the cake next month.

(11-20-78) Edward Hykel SPJST —

LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO

Dear Readers, SPJST Lodge No. 50 El Campo youth held their monthly meeting at the Eugene Rek residence, Nov. 15th.

Door prizes were won by Veronica Bartos and Kim Vanek.

Birthdays this month are for Veronica Bartos, Janet Ermis and Greg Goerig.

We have three new members.

They are Brenda, Janet and Robert Ermis.

Then we drew names for our Christmas party that will be held Dec. 20th.

Refreshments were served by Bernice Rek and Rita Vanek.

We made Christmas crafts. After the meeting we played games.

Fraternally, (11-24-78) Veronica Bartos (10) SPJST —

LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO

Dear Readers, SPJST Lodge No. 50 El Campo youth held their meeting Nov. 15th at the home of Eugene Rek. We had a short meeting.

The door prizes were won by Veronica Bartos and Kim Vanek.

We sang "Happy Birthday" to Veronica Bartos, Greg Goerig and Janet Ermis.

We drew names for our Christmas

party.

We played games and made crafts for Christmas.

Refreshments were served by Bernice Rek and Rita Vanek.

Fraternally, (11-24-78) Patrick Bartos SPJST — LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD

Dear Readers, We will have a cake sale at the Leroy Bank on Dec. 15th.

Please come on Friday nights so we can practice for Christmas.

Fraternally, (11-20-78) Terry Hykel.

- SPJST LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Readers, We are finishing our decorations for Christmas. We will now start making our parents' gifts for Christmas. We are very busy.

Fraternally, (11-20-78) Lanette Hykel SPJST-

LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD

Dear Readers, Our next meeting will be Dec. 3rd. We will start decorating the hall Dec. 8th. Our Christmas prowill be Dec. 17th, at 5 p.m.

Fraternally, (11-20-78) Bobby Hykel - SPAM* LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Readers, We will start practice for our Christmas program at our Friday night socials. We have to present our Christmas program at the rest home on Dec. 13th.

Fraternally, Karen Hykel (11-20-78) Secretary SPJST

LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS

Dear Readers, Our August meeting was held Aug. 31st. We talked about State YAD and about dancing at the State Fair. Lisa Reznik and Stephine Becan both won first place at State YAD. We celebrated the September birthdays and then practiced the Beseda and the Little Red Handkerchief dance for the State Fair.

Fraternally, Eugene Reznik (8) (11-24-78) SPJiT

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ITEMS OF INTEREST A HISTORY OF STANLEY L. KOSTORYZ

By John Stasa, Historian School teacher Stanley L. Kostoryz was born in Bohemia, at that time a part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire of Franc Josef I, Hapsburg, Europe. Before he moved with his family to Corpus Christi, from Wilber, Nebraska, where he was a school teacher and land owner in the Imperial Valley and also a land prospector. In the years of 1904-05, within a year or two, he bought what was known as the Rabb-Grim Ranch, south of the city of Corpus Christi. The ranch consisted of 8,000 acres and was divided into 80-acre sections. He established what was called the Bohemian Colony.

In 1912 he acquired the Robertson Ranch of 2,200 acres. This virgin land was sold to the first settlers, who wanted to move in and farm, for $12 per acre on small down payments and rented to those farmers who had no money to buy land. Two times he dispatched groups of prospective buyers from the Northern states.

In 1906 Mr. Longin Folda, a Nebraska banker, made his first trip to Nueces County, Texas. He did not, at that time, invest in Texas land, but returned in the fall of 1914 and bought a tract of land and had it •cleared during the same year. Then, in 1916, he bought a second tract of land and cleared it during the following winter and spring. The two tracts amounted to 2,100 acres and were both purchased from S. L. Kostoryz. In 1921 Mr. Folda purchased the balance of the Kostoryz land holdings amounting to 3,700 acres (most of it still in brush). Much of this land has since been sold to CzechMoravian farmers who have built homes on it.

Mr. Longin Folda died in 1923 and his son, Lamar Folda, took over the management of the property.

Lanor Folda, a sister, had 50 percent share in it.

During the next few years the balance of the brush land was cleared and settled by Czech-Moravian farmers. The Foldas put about 4,600 acres of land into cul-

tivation.

In 1905, Josef Onjezdsky and his brother-in-law, John Brandesky, from Bryan, who spoke German, received the confidence of Frank Kress and some other German settlers. They bought some virgin land for $12 per acre. Mr. Brandesky moved in and built a house and started farming. There was a widower named Alois Cech who established a glazier trade in the city, on North Staple Street. A "Grandpa" Hejny made his home in the city the same year.

In 1906 S. L. Kostoryz opened this area for farmers of CzechMoravian origin with names: Frank Kocurek of Ellinger, Ferdinand Polacek, George Zezula and Matej Rozsipal from Granger, J. Hruska with his son, from Moravia, Europe.

These families had many children of school age so the new school district was formed in 1907 and school trustees were elected. Those elected were 3. Roberson and Park Everhart. A small tax of 25 cents was levied in 1909. The district had enough money to build a school house on the present Sokol Hall site. The Kostoryz Common School District No. 26 was later changed to No. 16.

It was opened in 1909 supported by local taxes, state and county funds. Trustees were John Brandesky, Park Everhart, and Frank Kocurek. F. H. Isenberg was the teacher of the one-room school at a salary of $55 per month, serving for a six-month term and taught for three years.

In 1910 the city of Corpus Christi had a population of 8,222.

For the 1912-13 school year the teacher was Miss Geraldine Dunne, a sister of the late Maxwell P. Dunne. Charles Kosarek was added as a trustee appointed by the County Board of Trustees.

In January, 1914, the Commissioners' Court established Kostoryz Common School District No. 16 and that year Miss Ellie Vavrusa became the teacher. Kostoryz School ranged from a one-room school to a high school during the next three decades. It was an intermediate school from 1913 to 1917, then a high school. It returned to elementary status in 1918, but from then until 1927 it was a three-year high school. It fluctuated between a two- and three-year high school until about 1949-50 when it was

classified permanently as an elementary school.

While initial settlers came between 1906 and 1909, another influx of Czechs and other nationalities came to the Bohemian Colony community during and immediately after World War I. In 1917-18 the one-room school was overcrowded and early in 1919, a two-room building was erected on Kostoryz Road, about threequarters of a mile to the south. The schoolhouse was blown off its foundation in the 1919 hurricane, but with $1,260 in insurance, it was quickly repaired; school tax was raised to 50 cents.

During the year 1924-25 there was a third room added and in 1930-31 a fourth teacher was added.

Fred Ft Brandasky was named school trustee in October, 1928, succeeding John W. Regmund, and in 1931 Steve A. Simcik was added to the board.

The scholastic census on record for the early year was taken in 1929-30 with school a ge children counted: 63 Czech, 30 English, 27 Spanish and 6 German.

On April 16, 1952, the County Board was requested by petition to annex Kostoryz School to Corpus Christi and the resolution was approved, beginning with the 195253 school year, with the temporary buildings accepted in the late fall.

It was not until mid-1956 that six portable buildings were set up on the nine acres for the new Kostoryz School, on Sokol Road, at a cost of $17,000 plus $500 equipment.

As enrollment increased at the new Kostoryz School, temporary buildings were added. In 1961 two were added and in 1962, three were added. On June 18, 1962, the board let a $79,979 contract for seven portable buildings. The Kostoryz School located at 3002 Sokol Road was closed when the new hexagonshaped, windowless, air-conditioned school was erected west of Carroll High School.

On the Board's agenda for the Nov. 9th, 1964 meeting was to approve the name of Weldon A. Smith instead of Kostoryz. Petition in support to keep the school's name had been secured with more than 100 names. The petition itself read: "We, the undersigned, do objet to the changing of our schoo l name (Kostoryz Elementary) to any other name." There has been a

Wednesday, November 29, 1978 school by the above name since the year 1906 and we feel we must oppose any change in the name. (The petitioners are expected to inform the board that the school is not being "moved out of the area." By quoting Fred F. Brandesky that the original Kostoryz area boundaries were McArdle Street, Molina drainage ditch, Oso Creek and Everhart Street. Kostoryz Road is five miles long, it started from the Staples Street direction to the south.)

Unfortunate Accident Ervin Kostoryz, the son of Stanley L. Kostoryz, was one of the most popular football players. One time he had a bad luck at the game and died and was buried Aug. 18th, 1921, in the Rose Hill Cemetery. He was a single man. His funeral was one of the largest attended in those days. He was 22 years old and a popular sportsman.

In 1922, S. L. Kostoryz emigrated, by himself, to Prague, Czechoslovakia, where he got back to his professional occupation as a school teacher. His wife died in 1962 in Houston. She is survived by her two married daughters, Klara and Lillian of Houston. Mrs. Kostoryz's maiden name was Eliska Ruzicka.

In February, 1907, Jos. A. Kosar, a single man, moved here from Kansas and bought some land and after two years of farming he moved back to Kansas. In 1920 he again moved to Corpus Christi, this time with his wife, Rosie. She was a school teacher in Kansas.

Since then his occupation was a real estate agency. The new immigrants interested in farming found an opportunity to settle in the Bohemian Colony lands. Some farmers with some money on hand bought land for $12 and up an acre; those without money rented the land.

Jos. A. Kosar was born Aug. 16th, 1884, in Glasco, Kansas. He died Sept. 29th, 1970, in Corpus Christi.

His wife's maiden name was Rose Vancura, born Oct. 4th, 1887 in Wilson, Kansas. She married on March 8th, 1916, and died in 1972, in Corpus Christi. He was a member of the SPJST, a member of Slavonic Mutual Fire Ins. Association (SUPS) and a member of the Sokol. His wife was also a Sokol member.

Josef Vlavricek, a single man from Mobile, Alabama, moved to Corpus Christi and bought a 40-

acre farm with a dwelling on it for $70 per acre. He was also employed as a farm hand by the Kostoryz family. In 1918 he bought a farm of 80 acres for $80 per acre. In 1921 he married Miss Marie Krusinsky, the daughter of Mr. Josef and Mrs. Marie Krusinsky. He was born Sept. 28th, 1878 in Bohemia and emigrated to the United States in 1901. He died on Labor Day, 1951, in Corpus Christi. His wife, Marie, was born April 30, 1901, also in Bohemia.

The family of Josef and Marie Krusinsky, with their two sons, Jos. J. and Anton, plus three daughters, Marie, Hermina and Rosie Krusinsky, emigrated to Hallettsville, in April, 1913, and in 1921 they moved to Corpus Christi and settled on a farm.

One day, sometime in 1951, I made a visit to the home of pioneer Josef Vavricek, who was a good friend of mine. I had learned that he was in ill health.

From him I received many valuable answers to my questions.

It was also one of my habits to contact trustworthy older persons to get information from them. I was interested in any sort of local history, and in this way it was possible for me to learn three languages: Czech, English, and German. Besides these three languages I also learned a little Spanish. It was very important to me that I have a. knowledge of foreign language while I was in the farming neighborhood composed of different nationalities. Similar situations existed in my many other occupations — cotton ginning and cotton buying, construction, and operating a restaurant.

Mr. Josef Vavricek said that the virgin soil (unfilled) in 1912 was sold for $35 per acre. Every year there were several Czech-Moravian families moving and settling in the Bohemian (Colony. Some names that he mentioned to me were: John Malchar, Frank Malchar, Kaspar Zdansky, Alois Metal, John Voly, Ondrej Pospech, John Janosek, Anton Sita, Marak Osady, Anton Ermis from Buckholts, Karel Batek, Frank Humplik, Ludvik Mokry, all from Buckholts, Mikulas Mokry from Granger, Rudolf Polasek, Leo Netek, Fabian Havelka, Vince Brezina, Frank Slesinger, Jakub Nemec, Rudolf Taichman, John Serek, Frank Krnavek, Jos.

21 Stojanik, Fred Krnavek, Chasak and Hybner, all from Granger and Corn Hill.

Founding of the Czech-Moravia â–ş Society Founding or establishing of the Czech-Moravian Society started in Corpus Christi in 1914 by the Katolicky Delnik (KO) (Catholic Worker), Catholic Society of Texas (KJT) No. 72 and the Catholic Women's Society of Texas (KJZT) No. 46.

The first Catholic marriage was conducted in the John Brandesky residence by a priest named Ferdinand Gaebel when John Janoska married Miss Andela Brandesky.

The second marriage was for Charles Kosarek and Miss Milada Brandesky. It was conducted in. the new church by Rev. Ferdinand Gaebel. This priest died some time later when his new parsonage was lost in fire.

The next Rev. Josef Kloubouk was ordered to build another parsonage. He stayed here five years.

At that time the Czech-Moravian and German Catholics united in the parochial activity and consisted of 27 families.

During 1917-18 were dry years and in 1919 a hurricane demolished the Catholic property which was located in the lower part of the city of Corpus Christi, when it was swept away; more than 300 persons lost their lives in that hurricane.

On March 13th, 1918, the Farmers Mutual Protective Association Lodge No. 112 was organized. Charter members included: John Brandesky (amount $1,850), Jos W. Brandesky ($1,350 Fred Polasek ($1,100), John A. Janosek ($1,215), John Janosek, Jr. ($650), for the grand total of $6,165.

On Feb. 5th, 1922 Lodge No. 79 Corpus Christi, the Slavonic Benevolent Order (SPJST) was organized. Charter members were John W. Regmund, Jos. Krusinsky, Anton Krusinsky, Charles Regmund, Edward Regmund. Transfers were by Jindrich and his wife Barbara Regmund from Lodge No. 39, Bryan, Rudolf and his wife Ruzena Severa of Lodge 39, Bryan, John and Marie Nemec of Lodge 90, Stamford, Chas. Kosarek of Lodge 117, Robstown, Vine Malis of Lodge Taylor; one month later, in March, Josef Krusinsky of Lodge 74, Lovelady, Frances Fnglis of

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22 Lodge 117, Robstown. In April others transferring in were: Lydia Polacek, Antonie Polacek, Kristina Famriel, all from Lodge 4, Hanettsvile. In May there were Fred Polacek from Lodge 20, Granger, and also Frank Krnavek from Lodge 20, Granger.

Entertainment Organized The social Entertainment Organization was organized in 1923 and it was named "Moravian." The first officers were Leo Netek, president; Rudolf Polasek, secretary; Kaspar Zdansky, treasurer. Later on some offices were held by Vine Brezina, Jos. Brandesky, Ludvik Mokry and Jakub Nemec. An agreement was made to build a hall.

K. Zdansky leased a half acre of land and later on another onehalf acre was written for 50 years.

In 1939 the large hall was built on the Rudolf Polasek farm at the Saratoga Boulevard. In 1940 when the threat of the U.S. becoming involved in World War II was obvious, the War Administration built the Naval Base at Flour Bluff, In 1942 it continued building toward the southwest area where four auxiliary flight training fields were completed. The government was in demand for some land and bought about 100 acres from the Rudolf Polasek farm including, the new Moravian Hall. This Moravian organization built the third structure of brick and steel near the Sokol Hall.

In 1924 some of those neutral or impartial and also progressive Czech-Moravian inhabitants built themselves a National Hall on the one-acre of leased land owned by Mr. and Mrs. Josef Kocurek. It is the same location where the first Kostoryz schoolhouse stands. at was owned by shareholders. The shares of stock was sold for $10 each to anyone who would buy them. This group consisted of some SPJST Lodge No. 79 members who held their meetings and entertainment and public dances.

In 1930, when the local Sokol unit was founded, most of the members of SPJST Lodge No. 79 joined the Sokol Organization and donated their shares to Sokol.

Some who had purchased shares and wanted their money back, were paid off in the year 1938. The same year this one acre of land was purchased from the Kocurek family for $750. Four years later

in 1942, the property committee, composed of Brother Sokols: Leo Sladek, Henry Regmund, Chas.

Holasek and Frank C. Sacky, bought three adjoining acres from Mr. and Mrs. Ladi Zdansky for the sum of $848. A loan of $1,500 was made from the SPJST Supreme Lodge, and it was a five-year-term installment note, payable $300 a year.

The Sokol Hall was enlarged in 1944; the cost of material was $967.60. All the labor was donated by the membership. Since the majority of local SPJST Lodge No. 79 members donated their shares of stock to the local Sokol unit, there was an agreement that Lodge 79 would always be welcome to use the Sokol Hall free for their meetings.

Feb. 12. 1951, the Sokol unit made another loan from SPJST Supreme Lodge for $5,000 to remodel and enlarge the building.

This loan was paid off in ten years. This loan was made and signed by trustees: Chas. Holasek, Albert Regmund, Chas. Regmund, President Rudolf Troubil, Secretary Frank Vesely, Ray Peters, and G. L. Boxley. The release was received from SPJST Supreme Lodge on Jan. 21st_ 1961.

A surface lease of the threeacre tract of land was given to the Gulf Coast Little League for $1 per year, with the understanding that they must pay city and school taxes. State and county taxes were exempted. This lease was signed in 1954. They moved to another location in 1965. This hall was used by the Bill Roper American Legion Post 364 and Eagles before they built their halls.

Incorporation The Sokol special meeting was held at Sokol Hall Sunday, Sept.

16th, 1956. It was called to order by President Brother Vladimir Hala, at 2:30 p.m. The purpose of this meeting was to take a vote by the membership, which had been notified by mail, as to whether we wished to incorporate or not. The total unit membership was 72 and 28 were present. After an explanation and discussion of said incorporation, Brother Rudolf Troubil made a motion that Sokol Corpus Christi be incorporated and Brother John Stasa seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.

Election by unanimous vote to serve as directors throughout the year 1957 were: Brothers V. Hala, Rudolf Troubil, John Stasa, Frank Sijansky and W. C. Regmund. The meeting adjourned at 3 p.m.

V. Hala served as president and Annie Regmund was secretary.

Charter was issued on the 14th day of November, 1956, by Tom Realey, State Secretary, of Austin.

In the past, Corpus Christi has also suffered some hardships in losing irreplaceable faithful members. At the present time It is impossible for me to recall all the names; however, I can come' up with the exceptionally respected family of the parents, Henry and Barbara Regmund, who moved from Bryan to Corpus Christi in 1922. Mr. and Mrs. Regmund had nine sons and two daughters.

In 1970, Hurricane Celia heavily damaged the Sokol property. The damage was not fully covered by the insurance.

The Sokol unit bought five acres of land on Saratoga Blvd. for $15,000 in 1972, which was paid in cash.

In 1938 the Slavonic Mutual Fire Insurance Assn., Chapter No. 30, was founded in Corpus Christi, at the Sokol Hall, Oct. 29th. The Grand Chapter Secretary F. V. Urbish from East Bernard called the meeting to order. There were five new members present. They included Jos A. Kosar, Chas. Holasek, 0. Pospeeh, Vaclav Sijansky, and Aug. Sacky. Total property insured was for $5,650.

Officers elected to serve were Jos. A. Kosar, president; Chas. Holasek, secretary and appraiser; Frank Sacky, treasurer; and Vaclay Sijansky, assistant appraiser.

John Stasa, who had been a member of Chapter No. 26, at Buckholts, since 1928, joined Chapter No. 30 in 1943, with a transfer.

He was elected president for ten years, from Jan. 1st, 1962 to Dec. 31, 1974, then resigned and was elected vice president for 13 years when he resigned during the annual meeting held in December, 1974, and was elected honorary president.

At this present time this chapter consists of 450 policies with property insurance coverage for fire $4,874,400 and extended coverage for $4,789,200 written in 1974.

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Wednesday, November 29, 1978 Robstown The Czech-lVioravians started to move into the Robstown area and settle on farms in 1907-08. To my knowledge their family names are: John Rektorik, Alois Rektorik from Lavaca County, John Veselka from Fayette County, Tom Mrazek from Williams County and Mr. Docekal from somewhere in the North; and then in 1909: Tom Stanek and Jos. Grossman from Williams County; In 1911 Adolf Berkovsky, Pavel Hafernik, Petr Shanel, Anton Zita of Buckholts in Milan County; In 1913: Bartholomej Zurovec of Williams County; In 1915: Jos. Hlavinka, Anton Fritz and J. Fabrigel; In 1917: Jos. Stuchly and K. Bishop (1917 was a dry year).

In 1918 Frank Tomecek and John Blahut; In 1920 Rudolf Hrncir; In 1921: I. B. Vrana and Jaro Rektorik; In 1922: Anton Charba, Melichar Prochazka, Frank Cunda and L. H. Cykala; In 1923: Frank J. Moravek, Frank W. Prasivka, John Kocurek and Jos. lVfikulec; In 1924: W. J. Roeder, Frank Hlavac, John Skorupa, Jos. Jurecka and F. J. Spacek; In 1927: Rud. Nemec, Frank Nemec, V. Ermis, John Juranek and John Marek; In 1928: R. Malik and Henry Koliba.

Aqua Dulce The first settler was J. C. Mrazek (date unknown). Others include: J. Zapalac, 1915; F. J. Prochazka, 1921; Karel Spicak and Ludvik Zurovec, 1922; John Sablatura, M. Levek, and Anton Ermis from Buckholts where he owned a 50acre farm and cotton gin. (Ennis and Fritz were brothers-in-law); Fritz married Miss Frances Ermis and Anton Ermis married Miss Mary Vrazel, before WW I. In 1925 there arrived: Vaclav Podest; 1928, Peter Rejka, Jos. Kaspar and Bohumil Bubenik. In 1931: Alois and Pavel Raska and Frank Krkoska.

In 1932: Jos. Bolom, Vincent Stastny and Eterak.

Dec. 16th, 1933, Lodge No. 152 SPJST was founded. Oct. 21st, 1934 Lodge KJT and KJZT were founded and Ludvik Mikulec moved in. The Catholic Church was built and the hail was built in 1939.

Between Corpus Christi and Robstown, there are two small towns, one is named Clarkwood, where the old pioneer Frank Kocurek's family leased their farm to an oil and gas company. Oil and gas wells have been in production for many years; the other town is named Violet, and it has a cotton gin and grain elevator owned by the Jerome Jaluvka family (also an old pioneer). He served as a county judge of Neuces County from Jan. 1st, 1957, until the next election.

In the neighborhood was the family of John F. Pavelka, living on a farm. He was the leader of the Pavelka brass band. Mr. Pavelka died on Sept. 1st, 1961, at the age of 74 years. He moved on this farm in 1931.

John Sablatura at Aqua Dulce, a farmer for many years and for a big part of his life he was a county commissioner (Neuces County). He made many improvements in his precinct. He established Sablatura Park near the town of Aqua DuIce. He was also a good musician.

Lodge No. 118, SPJST, was founded in Kingsville, Dec. 7th, 1924.

Charter members were Jos. Lukas, Charles Elsik, Frank J. Elsik, Alois S. Elsik, Jos. Elsik, Henry Ondrej, Jos. Horak, Sr., Jos. Dvorak, Frank Laza, Terezie Ondrej, Terezie Elsik, Katerina Horak, Marie Elsik, and Anna H. Laza.

To my knowledge the first Catholic Church was built by the Czech-Moravian settlers in Corpus Christi in 1912 by the action of Rev. Gaebel. In 1913, Rev. Joseph Klobouk replaced Rev. Ferdinand Gaebel until 1919, when the hurricane demolished the church of the Boniface Parish, leaving it without a priest until 1922. The devovotionals were held in the Irish Church. That clergyman's house was rented to Alois Motal who had a blacksmith shop near South Staples Street, for $19 per month.

Bishop Emanuel E. Ledvina was a Czech, but never spoke the Czech language. He let the church property be renovated at a cost of $5,000. Rev. Frank Cerny was nominated as a priest and stayed there one year; the kmembership increased to 35 families. Rev. Frank Cerny was replaced by Rev. F. E. Walsh, an Irishman. He provided for the erection of statues. of Sts. Cyril and Methodius; since then

the parish was named, Cyrilo Methodejska.

In 1926 the next priest was Rev. Jos. Leben who has celebrated his 25 years of priesthood. The parish increased to 65 families. He died in 1929, somewhere in the northern states.

The next priest was Rev. Henry Richard, of German origin.

Rev. F. J. Kaspar, born in Hungary on the Slovakian border, spoke Czech with the Slovak dialect. The location of that parish was changed when it was surrounded by other nationalities.

Those prosperous farmers, businessmen, and laboring people collected about $100,000 soon after the second WW. The building committee bought two city blocks for the church, rectory and school and the house for the teachers in the new subdivision in the south part of the city. Many Czech-Moravian people were disappointed because they had built their homes close to the Catholic Church and school when they later noticed the change. Some of these parochials were transferred to the other nearby neighborhood parochials.

Rev. F. J. Kaspar was promoted to Monsignor. Since the people in that area consisted of different nationalities he selected his assistants where some spoke only English. It was a hardship for many Czech-Moravian members who had never learned the English or Latin languages.

John and Albina Stasa, parents of three daughters and one son, Johnny, moved from Cameron to Corpus Christi in October, 1940.

They were owners of a big truck and a few days later moved in the family of Leo and Rosie Majek.

Everyone who was willing and able to work had the opportunity to get a job and everyone looked to a brighter future.

The city of Corpus Christi was burning when the sewall storm protection was built with concrete material and financed with tax money furnished by the local Nueces County neighborhood counties. The U. S. at the same time in 1940 built the Naval Base at Flour Bluff.

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PODPORA LIDSKOST BRATRSTVI Ceski ovt) Cast iTtedni organ Slovanske Podporujiti Jednoty Stith Texas, sainiene roku 1897 29. listopadu 1978

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OWL DOPISOVATELU RAD eiSLO 79 CORPUS CHRISTI Cteni bratti a sestry Dle UsneSeni v minule tijnove schilzi nam pripada Omani schtize na den 14. prosince v 7 hodin weer. V teto schtizi budou voleni Utednici a vSecky vVbory a zpravodajove pro pii.gti rok 1979. Je na ease aby elenstvo bralo vetSi zajem o svuj spolek, ye kterem jsou podilnici a nespolehali vtdy na ty co jsou ochotni tou spolkovou praci vykonavat a starat se za vAechny v techto ptipadech.

Je vAeobecne znamo, kde veAkere elenstvo ma stejne prava a naroky na v§echen spolkovST majetek tak jit z toho dilvodu ma zarovefi iiste zavazky pomoc se starat a pomahat tam, kde vidi toho pottebu pro vAeobecne dobro sveho spolku.

Kazdym rokem je nam ptipoeitano to starnuti. V mojem ptipade bych si 041 aby nekdo mladk pkevzal moje misto zpravodaje a elena resolueniho a nemocenskeho vyhoru. To mi jeke zfistane dotivotni eestn3"7 ptedseda a dejepisec (Hi storian) a zastupce prodeje pojistek, (sales representative) a e'en deveti elenne tidici spravni rady (Administrative and Governing Corn.).

V nedeli 17. prosince ye 4 hodiny nam ptipada Vanoeni nadilka. Jako vtdy tak i tentokrate je pHpravovan bohatS, program, tak se vkchni zueastnete a ptispejte zakusky do kuchyne.

Na6e nova budova je otevtena katclodenne pro pobaveni od 4 hodin do 10 hodin veeer. Bratr Frank Dudtienski vas uvita, a obsluti.

S bratrskSrm pozdravem John Staa - SPJST — Corpus Christi, Tex CtenSr bratte redaktore a etenati: Opet ptichazim yam oznamit einnost Telocviene Jednoty Sokol

Corpus Christi, Texas. VSTroani schil ze se konala ye etvrtek veder v 7 hodin dne 9. listopadu. Pt;tomno 54 &anti. Po vytizeni obvyklSrch obtadu, cteni dopisd a podani zprav od v-kborti jsme uvedli ptiblaLene tri nove eleny: sestru Vernell P. Schultz, bratra Vernon C. Schultz a ses. Peggy Tepera.

Sestra Agnes Juticova je nejstark tlenka Sokola narozena 9. btezna 1890 na Morave v Evrope.

Jmena Utedniku a vSrboru pro rok 1979: Starosta — —Eugene Lehnert. znovuzvolen.

Misto Starosta — Frank Veselka znovuzvolen Tajemnice — Jill J: 8ijanskl znovuzvolen detnice — Anna Marie Moss znozvolena Historian (clejepisec) dotivotni vzdal se, vAak zpravodajstvi pa 24 letech. Dopisovani zustane dobrovolne.

Nadelnik — Jerry 8ijanskSi novezvolenST Nadelnice — Sandra Howard znovuzvolena.

Vzdelavatel — Jerry 8ijansky znovuzvolen Zpravodajka novezvolena VSTomocna, ,natelnice — Jill 8ijanskS7 znovuzvolena .

Zbor kiditelu Frances Dudtienski novezvolena Anita Regmund novezvolena, Frank 8ijanskST znovuzvolen Roy H. Peal znovuzvolen John Vaughan znovuzvolen Don Pittaway novezvolen Tom C. Kozelski, znovuzvolen IThechny dark pottebne vfbory budou voleny ye etvrtek v 8 hodin veeer dne 11. ledna 1979.

Taneeni zabava, ktera se potadala 4. listopadu byla zdatila.

Piknik (Sausage Fest) potadany 12. listopadu mohl bflti iispeAnejkdyt by nak eleni byli dbalejsvoje podniky si podekovat Pkiletitostne chci vAem za duvEru ve mne vloienou.

Mnohdy to byla pro mne radost spolupracovat ze vSemi atedniky a alenstvem.

Dne 17. listopadu byl potadan soukromy veeirek k kteremu se se-. tlo elenstvo, aby vzdali diky ku din "Dikiwzdani," kterSr je oznae'en na, kalendati na den 23. listopadu 1978. K veeeti byla podavana zdarna norei peeinka s nadivkou a dalAimi ptikrmy. Byla to lahudka jakou jsem davno nejedl. V'Sichni si zaslouti pochvalu co pomahali ptipravit tak chutne jidlo. Nejvice easu tomu venovali nal dva zkuSeni kuchati. Gene Lehnert a Roy Peal. Sklidili hodne pochvaly a uznani za jejich namahu a kuchatske TakovST spolkov* veeirek se polldi jednou roene a eleni si na to plati $2 00 doptedu pH obnovovani elenskYch poplatkfi. Po vedeti vyhravala peti e'enna kapela ku tanci.

Doposud tento rok 1978 byl k naim spolkam ptiznivY. Velky pokrok je viditelny nejen na knihich. kde se zanUeji jmena novYch elenu, ale zaroveii vzhled nove budo kterS, vypinil prazdne misto vedle stare sokolovny. Zakladatele "Bohemian Colony Land" Stanislav L. Kostoryz a Longin Folda a jeho syn Lamar Folda, by jiste byli nam vdeeni uvidet jaki zmena zde povstala za, ten eas co se odtud odelbrall na zaslouzenY v6enY odpoeinek. Timto kcmeim moje 24 lett zpravodajstvi pro Sokola a SP JST cis. 79 v Corpus Christi. Sestra Helen Pavelka zaujala moje mi sto. Ja jsem ji odporuell a byla aklamaene zvolena. Telly' se, to budem mitt dobrou nahradu. Mnoho zdaru do budounca pteje John Stag a, clejepisec - SPJST — Corpus Christ i , Tex Ctend redkate a vAeci co pracujete u Vestniku, Pkijmete muj srdeit0 pozdrav Choi nee° napsat o naem .01ete.

V nedeli 29. kijna volala mne vnue ka b,. Tepera, jestli chcerne jet do

Ve sttedu 29. listopadu 1978 Taft, te ona jede tam nav gtivit svo jeho tatinka (dedy). Ja a moje snacha jsme byly hned hotove a je.sle jsme se stavily pro nag phtelkyni pi. Barta.

Pobesedovali jsme u p, Petra Elznera a pak jsme jeli do Taft Tam jsme se stavili u pi. Havelkove, kte ra mela besedu. Tam nas bylo pet vdov! Pak jsme jell k rodine Teperove a jsme se §11 podivat na farmu, kterou jsem prodala net' jsem se odstehovala do Corpus Christi.

Ta nedele byla hezke, pro mne, a to byl no2itek, neb ja jsem dosti nemocna.

Zapornnela jsem 2e v kite byly dye (lett pi. Teperove deveatko Lindi a nag snachy Lin Ricki Elzner; vnudka ma kfiru velkou, Pak jsme jeli na ten koncert Moravanky z Evropy. Bylo v to sins asi 700 osob. Bylo to laezke.

Tak s pozdravem Agnes Bren SP.IST —

SI DOPISOVAT Mill krajane v Texasu!

Pted nedavnem jsem byl v Praze.

NavAtivil jsem kancelate deskoslovenskeho zahran,46niho asta,vu.

Tam mi dali adresu vakho kra janskeho Vestniku. Snad se tam k vain me tadky dostanou. Mam k Vain prosbu. Byl bych velice rad a Vain bych byl velice vdeenY, kdyby tento dopis byl ye vaem krajanskem Vestniku zvetejnen.

Nebo zvefejnen mezi krajany zpu sobem, jakY uznate za vhodne.

Jsem eechoslovak z Hank (ze sttedni Moravy) Pracuji v 12 (v zemedelstvi livoefSna vr.t•oba).

Zajimalo by mne jak iiji v Texasu krajane farmaii. Po sve pracovni dobe zabSivam se raznymi zalibami konieky. NejvetS1 moje zfiliba je zemepis. Rad Ctu cestopisy. A abych si to dopinil zaeal jsem Xbirat pohlednice. Mani 12.000 pohlednic (5 toho 350 z USA) a tyto pohlednice u nits jiz po etyti roky vystavuji.

Neznam fadnou jinou fee krome matefAtiny. Proto se obracim na Vas krajanskY. Vestnik. Rad byeh si s nekterjr'm krajanem — farmafem dopisoval. Pokud by to bylo mane — rodakem z McwravY. Rad bych prostfednictvim toheto dopisovatele se dozvedel vis o vote krajanft farmata v Texasu.

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Jak pracuji — o radostech i starostech.

Na oplatku bych rad posilal ne knihy poudne o eskoslovensku.

I zabavni. Rtizne pohlednice z eeskoslovenska. Zpravy jak my tu v Oeskoslovensku 'Zijeme. Vytidil bych razne vzkazy, ktere byste po tfebovali, a dalk a dal gi yea! Mezi dobrS7mi lidrni se mete nekladou.

Bud'te tak hodni. Nernate tam nejakeho krajana - farmate, kter, by si rad dapisoval? Tgim se na tadky od Vas. Mnoho Atesti kra jane v Texasu!

Posilam yam pohlednici metro bydlike. (Nemeice nad Hanou maji 2000 obyvatel.)

S veAkerou actou Florian Jitieek 798 27 Nemeice nad Hanou 31 okres Prostejov teskoslovensko — SP.IST — Ti f krisne tSiciny v Ceskoslovensku V dervnu jsme obdrieli pozvanku od pana 1V1iroslava Holuba, ptedsedy eeskoslovenskeho ustavu zahranidniho a pi. Army Istvandinove, vedouci Matice slovenske, abychom navkivili deskoslovensko k °slave padesate"ho vYroei zahranidniho astavu a bl;Ziciho se stoleteho vYrodi masoveho vystehovalectvi ze Slovenska. Po del gim uvaleni a na doporueeni natich deti jsme pozvanku ptijali a zadali se ptipravovat na tu dlouhou cestu.

Koneene nas syn Daniel a jeho rodina nas dovezl na dallaske to 26. eervna, kde jsme nasedli na letoun letecke spoleenosti Braniff v 12:20 odpoledne a za tri hodiny a deset minut jsme pristali na letiai John F. Kennedyho v New Yorku pak nas pkevez1i k nastupiki Pan American, kde jsme dekali aZ' do 8:45 veder. Nasedli jsme to velke letadlo, ktere pojme 450 osob a kalde sedadio bylo obsazeno. Leteli jsme nad hustYmi mraky, take nebylo videt ani zem a ani mote. Videli jsme vYchod slunce asi ye dvou tAfetinach testy pies ocean a to byla vzacna podivalid. Do Frankfurtu v Nernecku jsme ptileteli podle evropskeho Casu za 6 hodin 58 minut. Tam jsme eekali na men§i letoun a v 10:30 jsme odleteli do Prahy, kde jsme

ptistali na Ruzynskem letisti, kde na nas jiz eekal pan Milan HruSa od tstavu zahranidniho a krasne nas privital. Zavedl nas do kancelafe, kde nam vydali na ge vstupni viso, ktere; jsme nemohli dostat doma proto, ze na ge pasy jsme nemeli yeas. Aby nage visum mohlo ptijit yeas, pan Vlad mir SoleckY z deskoslovenskeho vyslanectvi ye Washington& telefonoval v Praze, aby nam byla visa vystavena na letisti v Praze, co2 se tak stalo. Po obdrkni nagich vis nas pan Hruga nalail do taxiku a dovezl nas do -Park Hatelu, ktery je jeden z nejmodernejgich hotehl v Praze, kde jsme byli ubytovani d ye noci. Pan Hruga nam feki, ze tu bude zpatky k yeCefi, abychom eekali, se vrati.

Po ubytovani jsme Sli dolt k objedu, kterY byl vYteenY, pak jsme se vratill do nak svetnice a odpodinuli jsme si po to dlouhe ceste.

V sedm hodin veder se pan Hruga vratil s panem Holubem, ptedsedou zahranidniho astavu, pi. Hana Vondradkova redaktorkou eskoslovenskeho sveta, panem Karlem Pegkem, hostem z Francie a pt;sedli jsme k bohate vedeti seznamovali jsme se jeden s druhYm. Diskutovali jsme o nastavajicich udalostech, o nakm letu z domova a ne2 jsme se nadali, bylo devet hodin. Pan HruSa nam sdelil, ze rano pro nas p •ijecle a zaveze nas do jej oh atadovny na Karmelitske ulici na Male strant, Ve sttedu 28. Cervna jsme se ses panem Pe gkem v ptedsini hotelu a zasedli jsme k dobre snidani a net' jsme dosnidaly, pan Hruk. uZ pro nas ptijel. Naloiil nas do taxiku a jeli jsme historickou Prahou na Malou Stranu, kde se naleza atadovna zahranieniho ustavu v Karmehtskee ulici, kde u2 bylo mnoho hosta z Argentiny, Australie, Belgie, Francie, Rakouska, Bulharska, Kanady a dalk ze SpojenYch static se kterYmi jsme se seznamili a krasne polbesedovali at' do jedne hodiny. Pak nas vzali do krasne svetozname restaurace "Pod Kinskou zahradou", kde jsme pti bohatem obede besedovali skoro do etytech hodin. Pak nas zavezli do Park Hotelu ku odpokinku. Na misto odpoeinku jsme se s manelkou vydali na prohlidku ulic pebble hotelu a okoll. dobte Zasobene vklijakkm zbo-

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26 zim obchody byly pine lidu. Wude ulice pine automobilii a lidu dobte ustrojeneho a *dude vzorna distota jak na ulicich, tak v obchodech. Pak jsme se vratili do hotehr Park a do sve svetnice k odpodinku, jeliko2 jsme meli pozdni abed, tak jsme hladu nemeli po takove hostine, tak jsme si lehli, nebot' jsme nevedeli, kde bychom to dali, tak jsme byli napapani.

Ve dtvrtek 29. eervna jsme vstali a ali dol0 na kratkou prohiidku toho krasnho kviti okolo hotelu a pak jsme se vratili dovnitk, kde nos ua dekal pan Peek a zasedli jsme k dobre snidani a po snidani jsme vzali taxik do zahranieniho Ustavu, kde jsme nasedli na auto bus a zadali jsme prohlidku historicke Prahy. Na ystivili jsme titkov, kterY je na vYsokem kopci a sochu Jana 2fily je videt skoro z cele Prahy. Lizkov je narodni pamatnik, kde je pohtben president Gottwald, a jini velikani deskoslovenskYch dejin. Je to misto, ktere by mel kaidY navativit.

Je tam bronzova socha Jana 2i2ky z Trocnova na torn nejfeteim bronzovem koni na svete. Sinad vat' 33% tun a je to ptekrasna poclivana na celou Prahu. po dalAich prohlidkach jinYch zajimavYch mist jsme se vratili do krisne a svetozname restaurace "U kalicha, kde jsme dobke poobedvali a po obede jsme se pkestehovali do Neratovic, asi 20 kilometer' od Prahy, do Wait electro-technkke vyssiskoly. LOtnice zde byly pohodlne a eiste. Po ubytovani nas zavezli do budovy Centra kde jsme poveeeteli a jeli zpatky do Prahy na estradni veder v pfekrasne Smetanove sini Meer-ran domu.

Kdyi jsme vstoupili do sine, setkali jsme se tam s naimi texasItYmi studenty a pi. Jacobsonovou z Texaske university. Bylo to pro nas vAechny neodekavane a radostne setkani. Kratce po tom nas krasne uvital pan Miroslav Holub, ptedseda 6s1 ustavu zhranie., a jini tednici. Vaude panovala laskavost a upkimnost Praiana, ze se nem zdalo, 2e jsme jako v pohadce. Kapela 70 Glenna Amati zaeala program ptekritsnou hudbou a pak zadalo vystoupeni hercfr. Katde vystoupeni bylo ptekrasne, kaida tvat zatila radosti a laskou k 11-

VtSTNIK votu. Pak pti gel konec programu SLIB VLAJCE SPOJENYCH STAlt a po kratai ptestovce se zaealo "Jai slibuji vernost vlajce Spojetancovat, ale my jsme si pkisedli nych state americkSrch a republice, s hosty ze Slovenska a jell do Nekterou zastiva, jeden nand, pod ratovic, nebot' pro ty stare nohy Bohem nedeliteh4, se sivobodu a uz byl lepAi odpoeinek. Byl to ye- spravedlnosti viem." e'er, na kterY nikdy nezapomeneme.

V patek 30. eervna jsme zadali den s dobrou snidani ye Centru Mlacleie a po bohate snidani jsme zasedli na auto bus a zadall dalprohlidku Prahy a okoli. Na yjsme zamek KonopiSte, hrad Lekce g estadvacati --` Lesson 26 ktery dominuje jako py gne panske sidlo benekvskemu kraji, jeThe verb — Sloveso ho2 vysoka, kulata ve2 je viditelThe verb is a word that indicna z velke dalky a upoute. pohled ates action by a subject, of a probludiciho po obzoru, jeho2 vnittni cess, a state of a person or thing: krasa se neda vypsat obydejnYmi The verb changes its form accord slovy. Je tam to nejvet:si vYstava ing to the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd person zbrani, co jsem kde vial a take who performs an action; accordhonenich trofeji od Lek az k med- ing to the time (present, past, veclam a jelenich parohir na sta. future); to the manner of the acJe to pohled, kterY se neda vypsat tion.

Every verb refers to a subject slovy, to xnusite videt. NaZe pravodkyne byla Jana Doudova, kte- and time. Bojujeme — my bojujera nem diikladoe vypravela dejiny me (we are fighting N OW), where BOJ (fight) and ad -asthenous hradu KonopiAte a bylo jeji krasnY hlas radost poslouchat. Radii jeetives (bojovnY) bear no relabych kaidemu, kdo navAtivi sta- tion to time.

FINITE forms of verbs express rou vlast, aby se take podival na tento hrad Konopikte, nikdy toho number and person contained in the subject: mluvim -- I AM speak nebudete litovat. Pak jsme Vy§ehrad, kterY byl snad po- ing.

NON-FINITE forms have a nomstaven v desatem stoleti a ptestaven v letech 1885-87 a dominuje inal character: budovani, stavko've'temi chramu sv. Petra a Pavia. vani — the ACT of building, strikJe to pfekrasna pamatka a vedie ing, etc. je Slavin, coi je htbitov misto paREFLEXIVE verbs indicate an ac sledniho odpoeinku vyznadnYch tion which is performed by the sub osobnosti eeskeho umeni a kul- jest upon himself. Ex.: myti se, tury, na kterem jsme nasli hrob oblekat se, hrat si, ueime se.

Antonina Dvotaka. Tento hibitov Sometimes, the verb may be sejest dist* a je obohacen ptekras- parated by several words from its Om) kvetinami na kahlem hrobe. reflexive pronoun: Rdyi se — po To se neda vypsat obyeejr*ni slo- dlouhe dobe vratil domii. vy, Tak skoneil zase jeden krasnY In colloquial speech, we use the den a vratili jsme se do Neratovic compound forms "ses" and "sis", k bohattc, vedeti. which are the results of abbreviatPokradovini ing "jsi se" (ses) and "jsi si" (sis).

Thus: Ty jsi se nemyl, becomes Ty ses nemyl! Co jsi si pfal? becomes: Co sis With some verbs "se" has no meaning at all, and are called "simple" reflexives. Ex.: Divati se na neeo; small' se; ptati se, etc.

There are about 60 verbs of this type. Many of them express physical or mental feelings; bati se; diviti se; zlobiti se; ehce se mis etc.

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Let Us Study Czech

Ve sttedu 29. listopadu 1978 of verbs, but for the more various "shaded" meanings and fine points, The Czech verb possess: 1.) 3 tenses: present, past, future 2.) 2 aspects: imperfective, peacetive.

3.)moods: infinitive, indicative, imperative, conditional.

4.) voices: active and passive.

5.) 2 numbers: singular and plural 3 persons (1st. 2nd, 3rd).

Imperfective: etouce Infinitive: els* Non-participle: Present: etu Past: eet1 jsem eten, etena. steno Future: budu Gist Imperative: eti!

Conditional: Ceti bych Present participle: eta, 'done Verbs: are also: 1.) durative: jim, etu, nesu (I am eating, etc.)

2.) iterative: jidim, citam, nosim (I often eat, etc.)

3.) frequentative: jidfivam, eitayam, nosivam (I am in the habit of ...)

Some prefixes change the meaning of the original verb. Ex.: delati - PREdelati (To alter or change) psati - ZApsati (to write down, enter) PODplatiti (to bribe) plant' Ujeti (to abscond, make jeti off) Some verbs may take on 2 prefixes: z-pie-vraceti (to completely turn over everywhere) po-za-bijeti (to kill people all over the place) po-po- sednouti (to move over, while sitting) There are 2 negative participles in Czech: 1) NE - nemluvim, nedelam, etc.

2) NI - nikdo, nic nijakk.

Two negatives do not make an affirmative: Nedelim nic; neznim nikoho; nikdo nic nevi.

AN! is used for TAKE in emphatic negative: ani on to nevi.

ANIt is used as a conjuction: Odjel, anti se rozloneil (he left without saying goodbye.)

There is much more to the study an instructor is needed. * •

27 Some Czech proverbs: Lepgi vlastni kousek chleba nezli peeene.

Kdo sam ji nemi, jinernu ji neda.

Falegnk piltel je jako koeka: ze piedu Iiie, ze zadu Skrabe.

Get your parents to read these proverbs to you and discuss their meanings.

SPJST

Lekce sedmadvacia - Lesson 27 Before we go on to adverbs, let's look at terms having to do with students and colleges.

VOCABULARY STUDENTI A KOLEJ kolej college; also student's dormitory mistnost - room piizemi - ground floor poschodi, story, floor kuchyne - kitchen kancelii - office uiadovna (adm.) office eitarna - reading room knihovna - library gatna - cloak room umkvarna - wash room sprcha - shower jests - also, yet nabytek - furniture byt - flat, or apartment aiednik - official skriii -- closet, cupboard gaty - clothes kieslo - armchair central heating xistiedni topeni potom - then, afterwards piednigka - lecture, speech poslucharna - lecture room mluvnice - grammar rozumim - I understand - I speak trochu - a little jestliie - if (conj). rychle - quickly (adv) pomalu - slowly nahlas - loudly mesic - month, moon piirozenS, - natural dfiletitk - important rozhovor - conversation kam?- Whither? (showing action) kde? - Where? (no action) leji.

12. Koupil jste si nova "sate?

13. Nage kolej ma zaiizene tiastied ni topeni.

14. Pan profesor nam kaidk den piednagi.

15. Pant ueitelka nam piednagi poslucharne.

16. Ono mluvi moc rychle.

17. Pan Svetlik mluvi pomalu.

18. Nerozumim, kdyi nemluvi nahlas.

19. Pigi dome kaidk mesie.

29. Je o piirozenk a dilletit)) akol.

21. Mel jsem s panem Dvorikem kratkk rozhovor.

22. Kam jedete?

23. Kde jstet byl?

24. Rodiee mi posilaji po gtou penize 25. Jak easto pi geg domfi?

26. Ja pigii kaidk den.

27. Mfij mantel koala svoji pisemnou praci zietelne.

28. eapek byl velikk cesky xi/1s°vatel.

29. Ceti jste jeho romany?

Potadek - Thoughts for today Zvykni si ukladat veci na sve jute misto, abys, kdyi jich pdtiebujes, snadno je mohl nalezti.

Tim uspoiig sobs a jinkm mnohe mrzutosti, uchrini g se mnohe glospisovatel ®- writer chyba -- mistake pravopis -- spelling roman ®- novel Exercise Translate the following sentences, which use words from the above vocabulary listing: 1. V idime tam nail kolej.

2. Mole mistnost je dole.

3. Piitel ma mistnost v ptizemi.

4. Hlavni budova ma gest poschodi.

5. V piizemi mame jidelnu a kuchyni.

6. Hlavni budova ma take kanceliie, eitarny a rfizne jine mistnosti.

7. Nahote mame pokoje, gatny, umSrvarny a sprchy.

8. Kde vy mate vas byt?

9. Bydlite jests mimes meesta?

10. Mate koupeny novy nabytelc?

11. Bratr Alois je aiednikem v kojak Casto? -- how often? tkden - week price - work mantelka - wife mantel -- husband zietelne - distinctly penize - money zprava - information, news report rodiee - parents dyes ptijdeg vgude v pravk Gas a vylineg se mnohe vkeitce, anti tres to ze strany rodiefi a s ykcli uelZanechej fgech marnkch hadek.

Dbej jen vidycky o poiadek.

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SPJST CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY NOTICE: Standing announcements of lodge meeting dates are pubfished in the Bulletin Board section. * * Lodge No. 4, Hallettsville Sunday, Dec. 10 — Lodge meeting and YC Christmas program, 6:30 p.m. American Legion Hall SPJST — Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood Friday, Dec. 1 — Board of Trustees' meeting, 7:30 p.m; Social following Friday, Dec. 8 — Social Saturday, Dec. 9 — CB Club of Hubbard Christmas party SPJST — Lodge No. 13, Dime Box Saturday, Dec. 2 — Jess^ DeMaine Saturday, Dec. 9 Teistars -— SPJST — Lodge No. 15, Buckholts Wed., Dec. 13 — Lodge meeting and social, 7 p.m.

SPJST — Lodge No. 17, New Tabor Sunday, Dec. 3 — Lodge meeting, election of officers, 2 p.m.; memorial services, 5:30; stew supper, 8 p.m. for members only — SPAT — Lodge No. 18, Elgin Saturday, Dec. 23 — Christmas Dance; The Texas Dutchmen Sunday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Dance — Country Nu-Notes — SPJST — Lodge No. 20, Granger Sunday, Dec. 3 -- Annual meeting and Christmas party, 2 p.m.

SPJST — Lodge No. 23, Moravia Sunday, Dec. 10 -- Annual lodge meeting, election of officers, 1:30 p.m. at BroZ's store SPJST

Lodge No. 24, Cyclone (Flag Hall) Saturday, Dec. 2 — Roy Robins and The Availables Saturday, Dec. 9 — Moods Sunday, Dec. 10 — Lodge members' Christmas dinner, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 13 — Monthly meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 16 -- Debonaires Saturday, Dec. 23 — Cross Country Sunday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Dance; Jerry Haisler (Wen Regulations: Dresses and pentanes for women — men: no blue Jima.)

Lodge No. 25, Ennis Saturday, Dec. 2 — American Sunrise Sunday, Dec. 31 — Jodie Mikula — SPJST — Lodge No. 29, Taylor Saturday, Dec. 2 — Fritz Hodde Saturday, Dec. 16 — The Moods Sunday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Dance; Fritz Hodde band — SPJST — Lodge No. 35, Elk Saturday, Dec. 2 -- Jerry and The Melody Five Saturday, Dec. 9 — Country Medallion Sunday, Dec. 10—Christmas party Saturday, Dec. 16 — Blacky and The Country Gentlemen Saturday, Dec. 23 — Otis and The Best Yets — SPJST — Lodge No. 38, Hovar Sunday, Dec. 10 — Lodge meeting installation of officers and dinner, beginning at 1 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 22 -- Dance; music

by Lee Roy Matocha SPJST — Lodge No. 39, Bryan

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Lodge No. 40, Hillje Saturday, Dec. 9 — Dulwich Fox Saturday, Dec. 16 — Mike Gray's Krystal Blue Monday, Dec. 25 — Dulwich Fox Sunday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve —Sammy and The Midnighters — SPJST — Lodge No. 47, Seaton Saturday, Dee. 2 — Joe Patek Orch.

Sunday, Dec. 3 — Lodge and YC meetings, 2 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 9 — Appreciation dance, adm. free; Twilight Orch.

Tuesday, Dec. 12 — Choral practice, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 16 — Gilbert Kautz Tuesday, Dec. 19 -- Board of Trustees' meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 23 — Blue Vest Boys Saturday, Dec. 30 — J. C. Whatley and the Rhythm Kings Sunday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve dance; Hi-Toppers OTCh. (Dress Ladies — dresses only; Men — Dress pants only.

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Lodge No, 66, Waco (Linden Hall) Saturday, Dec. 2 — Blue Vest Boys Sunday, Dec. 3 — Lodge and YC

meetings at 2 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 9 ---- Edwin Gaas and The Top Five Saturday, Dec. 16 — Members' Christmas Party Saturday, Dec. 23 — Members' Christmas Dance; Jerry Haisler Saturday, Dec. 30 — Jerry Haisler Sunday, Dec. 31 — Blue Vest Boys EVERY SUNDAY — GAME NIGHT. 7 p.m.

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Lodge No. 74, Lovelady Saturday, Dec. 2 — Rhythmaires Saturday, Dec. 9 — Country Show Sunday, Dec. 10 — Lodge meeting and election of officers, 1 to 5 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 16 — Coun ry Combinations (GAME NIGHT EVERY TUESDAY, 7:30 p.m.)

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

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Lodge No. 80, Holland Friday, Dec. 1 — The Debonaires 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. 84, Dallas Saturday, Dec. 2 — Charlie Adameik's Polka Tones SPJST — Lodge No. 88, Houston Friday, Dec. 1 — Bobby Heiman and The High Country Saturday, Dec. 2 — Glenn Miller Band (formal) Saturday, Dec. 9 — Knights of Dixie Sunday, Dec. 10 — Annual meeting and election of officers Friday, Dec. 15 — Nick Navarro Saturday, Dec. 16 -- Texas Dutchen Saturday, Dec. 23 — Ed Gerlach Big Band Friday, Dec. 29 -- Dick Allen and The River Road Boys Saturday, Dec. 30 — Ray Jurecka Sunday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve dance — Vrazels Social every Thursday night at 8 p.m Supper served from 5 to 8 p m Breakfast is served at our Friday and Saturday night dances and at all special dances.

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Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth Saturday, Dec. 2 -- KIT dance; The Polka Patriots Sunday, Dec. 10 — Monthly lodge meeting, 1 p.m., this month only

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Wednesda November 29, 1978 Election of officers Thursday, Dec. 14 — Ladies Circle meeting, 10:30 a.m.

Sunday, Dec. 17 — Lodge Christmas party & youth program, 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Dance — SPJST — Lodge No. 107, Floresville Sunday, Dec. 3 — Lodge meeting, 4 p.m. and YC meeting, 3 p.m.

— SPJST — Lodge No. 130 Dallas & Sokol Zizka Saturday, Dee. 9 --- Jodie Mikula Saturday, Dec. 23 — Polka Patriots Sunday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Harold Strand Orchestra (Dress Code: Women -- dresses, evening pantaults Men — coats, leisure suits. shirts inside trousers; no blue jeans.)

— SPJSTLodge No. 135, Ennis Saturday, Dec. 9 -- Country Polka Boys Sunday, Dec. 31 — The Westernaires GAME NIGHT each Friday, 7:30 p.m.

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Lodge No. 148, Elmaton Sunday, Dee. 3 — Lodge meeting and election of officers, 2 p.m.

SPJST — Lodge No. 153, La Salle Thursday, Dec. 7 -- Loge meeting and election of officers, 7 p.m.

SPJST — Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth Sunday, Dec. 10 — Lodge meeting, 3 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 18 — Christmas party 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 22 — No game social Sunday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Dance GAME NIGHT each Friday, 7:30 p.m.

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Lodge No. 155, Austin Sunday, Jan. 7 — Lodge meeting at Stonegate Club House, 2:30 p.m.

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Lodge No. 172, Pasadena Saturday, Dec. 2 — City Polka Boys Saturday, Dec. 16 — Lodge Anniniversary and Christmas party; supper at 7:30 p.m.; dance at night; W. Grohmann's band Sunday, Dec. 31—Lee Roy Matocha New Year's Eve, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Reg. lodge meeting, 2nd Wednesday of each month. Dances 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Socials every Thursday, 8 p.m., and Saturday at 2 p.m Lodge location: 911 S Shaw , Phone 47.2-9356,

Lodge No. 173, Galveston Saturday, Dec. 9 -- Lodge 173 will participate in Dickens on the Strand.

Monday, Dec. 18 — Meeting and supper, 6 p.m.; at KC Hall in La Marque — SPJST — Lodge No. 177, Academy Saturday, Dec. 2 — Johnny Lyon and The Nu-Notes Saturday, Dec. 9 -- Blacky and the Country Gentlemen plus The Journeymen Friday, Dec. 15 --- Lodge Christmas Party (more details later) Saturday, Dec. 16 — Jerry Dee and The Western Flames Saturday, Nov. 23 — The Gentres Saturday, Dec. 30 — American Sunrise plus Bill Walt Sunday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Dance; Bill Walt — Goodtimes

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.

(Drees Policy: No hats, no raggy or dirty clothes, no shorts, halter tops, midriffs or Shirt tails out) — SPJST —

Lodge No. 178, Longview Saturday, Dec. 9 — Southern Comfort Thursday, Dec. 14 — Lodge Christmas party Family Game Nights every Friday and Sunday, 7 P.m.

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Lodge No. 179, Warrenton Thursday, Dec. 14 — Lodge meeting and Christmas party, 7:30 p.m.

— SPJST — Lodge No. 180, Burleson Saturday, Dec. 2 — Country Boys Sunday, Dec. 3 — Lodge Christmas party, 3 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 9 — Rollin' with the Flow Saturday, Dec. 16 — Harold Strand Sunday, Dec. 17 — Lodge meeting, and election of officers, 2 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 23 — Rollin' with the Flow Sunday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve The Polka Tones SPJST — Lodge No. 181, Montgomery County Family Game Nights every Thursday. at 8 p.m. Conroe Ballroom.

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Lodge No. 184, Moulton Wed., Dec. 13 — Christmas party, 7 p.m.

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Lodge No. 187, Round Rock Sunday, Dec. 3 — Lodge meeting and Christmas social, 3 p.m. at Albert Lange home, 2101 Cross Creek Trail. (From HEB go west on Hwy. '79, turn right after going under underpass, then turn left onto Sam Bass Rd. Go 2 miles, pass red brick house on left, turn, left on Cross Creek Trail, first house on left Sunday, Feb. 11, 1979 — Grand opening and dedication of new hall. (Details forthcoming) — SPJST — Lodge No 188, Centerville Friday, Dec. 1 -- Dance, sponsored by youth club; Heart of Texas Road Gang; guests welcOme Friday, Dec. 15 — Members' Christmas dance; Dennis Ivey and the Waymen; members and immediate family, 8-12; no charge Saturday, Dec. 16 — Bill Henderson and The Sundowners Sunday, Dec. 17 — YC Christmas party, '7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 23 — The Country Magics Saturday, Dec. 30 — The Country Combinations SPJST —

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