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FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK In this issue of our Vestnik we are publishing the pictures we have received from the District V sales representatives' banquet held Sunday, February 25th at Lodge Stefanik No. 142, Houston which was hosted by District V SR Evelyn Mikeska. Your editor regrets he and his wife could not attend due to pressing business.

We appreciate SL Vice-President Bernard Gebala's submission- of the information pertaining to same. We hope the pictures we are printing will suffice.

Present were SL Vice President Gebala, State Field Managers Gene McBride and Silas Smith with spouses, District V Director Louis Hanus, District V SR Evelyn Mikeska, sales representatives and many spouses.

A delicious home-cooked meal of turkey, sausage, sauerkraut (Czech style) potatoes, etc. was served after asocial hour held from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Knowing the cooks in Houston, we all can realize it certainly was "just like home."

The awards were presented by Brother Gebala and all went well for the afternoon. Brothers Gebala, McBride and Smith conveyed, to your editor, their appreciation in being able to be present at the banquet in District V and stated that our SPJST Society should be and is proud of all sales representatives for they compose the "backbone" of our SPJST. Letters and messages of congratulation were conveyed to the group

CAN YOU HONESTLY JUDGE? Pray don't find fault with the man .. who limps or stumbles along the .. road, Unless you have worn the shoes he . wears or struggled beneath his load.

There may be tacks in his shoes that . hurt, though hidden from view; Or the burden he bears placed on your . back might cause you to stumble .. too.

Don't sneer at the man who's down .. today, unless you have felt the blow That caused his fall, or felt the shame .that only the fallen know.

Don't be too harsh with the man who .. sins or pelt him with words or .. stones, Unless you are sure, yes, doubly sure that you have no sins of your own. from other SL officers and editor. All present were reported as having enjoyed the socializing in such a friendly and fraternal atmosphere; after all that is exactly what fraternal societies are all about! ** As a last minute thought, this impression has entered your editor's mind: Just how does our Energy Department of our US feel that our SL officers, editor and members, etc. will be able to attend our district functions, YAD's, etc. on 2 gallons a day and gasoline stations being closed on Sundays? Maybe we can pull trailers with tanks of gasoline on them!

Various persons wonder where the Various name "Yankee" came from. To most people abroard, and particularly to the British, a Yankee means simply any citizen of the United States, but here in the United States we use the word to describe the people living in New England, and the word has an additional meaning to us. It denotes a man with the shrewd, thrifty, hard-bargaining qualities that New Englanders are popularly supposed to possess.

Now, as to its origin, the great and entertaining scholar of the American language, Henry L. Mencken, believed that "Yankee" comes from the Dutch term "Janke," the diminutive of the name "Jan" (John). Or perhaps, Mencken thought from "Jan," plus the Dutch word "Keen," meaning "cheese." In other words, "John Cheese."

As early as 1682 the word was in general use in the Spanish Main, in the Caribbean. The pirates who infested these waters at that time used the name "jankee" or "yankee" to describe an American of Dutch extraction.

No one seems to know how the word became current in the United States colonies, but by 1765 it was commonly used by the English as a word of contempt or derision for all the colonists. Then came the Revolutionary War, and the colonists, instead of resenting the term, adopted it with pride to describe themselves. About that time also the famous marching

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Route 7, Box 834 — Lubbock 79401 DISTRICT I -- Melvin H. Skrabanek. Sec. PO Box 270 — Caldwell 77838 DISTRICT II — Ruby L. Bolton 1017 South 23rd, Temple 76501 DISTRICT V --- Tommy H. Lostak PO Box 194 -- Danbury 77534 DISTRICT VI -- Sophie Dybala Star Rt.. Box 10A — Ganado, Tx 77982 DISTRICT VII -- Emil Z. Matula 303 Gayle — San Antonio, Tx 78223 BY-LAW COMMITTEE JERRY MILAN — Chairman 6208 Lakeside Dr. — Port Worth 78135 MRS. THELMA HRNCIR, Secretary 10810 Stonewall Blvd.—Corpus Christi 78410 STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR MRS. DOROTHY MASSEY, PO Box 100, Temple, Tx 76301 — Res. Phone 773-3101 S'TATE FIELD MANAGERS SILAS H. SMITH — PO Box 100, Temple, Tx 78501 — Phone AC 817; 773-1575 Home Phone 817; 758-3427 GENE McBRIDE — PO Box 100, Temple, Tx 76501 -- Phone AC 817; 773-1575 Hoine Phone AC 817; 859-5855 DISTRICT SALES REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT I Bennie P. Trcslek — Route 3 Caldwell. Tx 77838 — Ph: AC 713: 2724148 DISTRICT 11 Lad. J. Zstopek — 2605 W. Avenue Z Temple, TX 78501 — Ph: AC 817; 778-3007 DISTRICT 111 Alvin Nesuda — Sun Ridge Road, Route 5, Ennis. Tx 75119 — Ph: AC 214; 875-7790 DISTRICT IV (Temporarily Vacant) DISTRICT V Mrs. Zvelyn Mikeska, 10128 Moorhen,' Lane Houston, Tx 77080 — Ph: 713; 468-3128 DISTRICT VI Edwin Smajstrla, 305 Birchwood Dr., Victoria. Tx 77901 — Ph: AC 512: 573-7879 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Tillie Valchar — Route 1, Box 83 Jourdanton. Tx 78028 — Ph: AC 512; 784-3202 DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT 1 Melinda Wilson — P.O. Box 2, uenterville i TX 75833 Phone: 214 538-2851 DISTRICT 11 Prank Xlinkovsky — 1503 E. Central Temple, TI 78501 — Ph: AC 817: 773-4801 DISTRICT III Ed /Camas — 11012 Genetta Drive Dallas. Tz 75228 — Ph: AC 214; 270-3170 DISTRICT IV Mrs. Ed. Haisler — Route I Seymour, Tx 78380 — Ph: At 817; 898-3309 DISTRICT V Richard X Wahlber g 10508 Mayfield Rd..

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song of the colonists, "Yankee Doodle," became widespread, and this further circulated the use of the name, "Yankee."

In the Civil War of the 1860s, the word was commonly used by the Confederate soldiers not only for Union soldiers but also for all other Northerners. Finally, in both World War I and World War II, "Yankee," or its shortened form "Yank," was used abroad as a term for all United States soldiers.

** .. Jaroslav Vrchlicky, born 1853 - died 1912, is one of the greatest poets in the Bohemian Literature. To him belongs the credit of breaking away from subjects of merely local and branching into those of the universal interest.

He is especially noted for this tremendous power of using the Czech language effectively. Everything he created is of exquisite beauty. The ease and elegance with which he exposed his thoughts is unsurpassed.

His death in 1912 caused great grief and was commented on by writers of all the civilized nations of the world. His works have been translated into German, French, Danish, Polish and many other Slavic languages.

Vrchlicky himself was a great translator of masterpieces of world's literature. His activity in this line is phenomenal. He translated from English, German, French, Italian, Polish and other languages. It is not necessary to add that his translations are masterpieces in themselves. Some of his best known works are: Z Hlubin, Barevne strepy, Satanella, Hillarion, Duch a svet, Lyricke Basne. Vrchlicky was such a prolific writer, that it is impossible to mention even one half of writings in a brief note of this type.

SPJST Lodge No. 111, Sugarland (unassigned) was named in his honor.

ECLOGUE

By Jaroslav Vrchlicky How can there be a heart by hope ....unthrilled?

Hark to the sound Of black-birds; nests around With mighty drops of dew are filled.

The forest-lovers in calm, rock-strewn ....ways How joyously were beaming! ....Their dreaming Was knit by doves amid their smiling ....lays.

Wednesday, March 7, 1979 Quoth they: "Who can us here ....behold?" ....Then sped The sun, and quivering shed Upon their clinging lips his gold.

"Who knows of all the vows that we ....have uttered?"

Then from a flower drew nigh .... A butterfly And 'mid their hair entangled ....fluttered.

Who would of sun, of butterfly ....beware? ....For see, Beneath each darkening tree A very idyll they prepare.

NEWSBRIEFS Pauline (Vincik) Miculka, 93, widow of the late Adolph Miculka, passed away in the Floresville Nursing Home late in the evening on February 27th.

Funeral services were held from the Vinyard Funeral Home in Floresville on Friday, March 2nd, with burial in the Floresville Cemetery. Brother Miculka had passed away November 30th, 1978. Sister Miculka, along with her late husband, had been a member of the SPJST for many, many years.

She originally belonged to Lodge 61, Poth, later transferring to Lodge 93, Karnes City, and since 1973 had been a member of Lodge 133, San Antonio.

SCHEDULE OFFICERS' WORKSHOPS — 1979

PRESIDENTS AND VICE PRESIDENTS, SECRETARIES, FINANCIAL SECRETARIES, AND TREASURERS SATURDAY, MARCH 10 - HALLETTSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

3rd and Ridge Sts. (East of Water Tower) (Hosted By Lodge No. 4) SATURDAY, MARCH 17 - TAYLOR, LODGE 29 SATURDAY, MARCH 31 - ENNIS, LODGE 135 [SOKOL HALL]

(NOTE: ALL SECTIONS WILL MEET THIS YEAR AT LODGE 135 THE SCHEDULE FOR ALL WORKSHOPS AND ALL SECTIONS IS AS FOLLOWS: 10 a.m. to 10:45 — session 15-minute break 11 to 11:45 — session 12 noon to 1 p.m. — noon meal (Courtesy Supreme lodge (Section pictures will also be taken during noon hour) 1 to 2:10 — session 2:15 — final and joint session CONDUCTED BY SUPREME LODGE OFFICERS Make A Special Effort To Be There; You and Your Lodge Will Benefit By It (See accompanying article for 'further details) --Supreme Lodge, SPJST

SUPREME LODGE

LODGE OFFICERS' WORKSHOPS — 1979

(Schedule in Accompanying Box) To All Concerned: Based on precedence and recent actions of the Supreme Lodge, the following will be in effect for this year's workshops: 1)Officers this year will include those as before, with the addition of the "...lodge treasurer, or some other person designated by the lodge."

2) Sections will include lodge presidents and vice presidents in one section, lodge secretaries in another, and financial secretaries in another. The

treasurers may attend any or all of the three sections, moving to them only at the start of the sessions or during the breaks.

3) Mileage for one car only from each lodge, 15 cents a mile, however, if one of the locations is not convenient for the officers of a particular lodge on the date scheduled, they may attend the workshops at one of the other locations, but mileage would still be paid for only one car from each lodge at any one of the three locations. Anyone else wishing to attend these workshops, other than mentioned here, is welcomed to do so, furnishing their own transportation.

These workshops held in previous years were proven to be mutually beneficial. They will deal primarily with lodge procedures and administration.

We are not including workshops on youth work or insurance per se, since these two areas are adequately covered by the vice president and state field managers and state youth director in their district and state seminars and training classes.

.••■ We must remember that our national and state laws define a Fraternal Benefit Society as "having a lodge system with ritualistic work." The more efficient our lodges are, the better we are insuring and guaranteeing our future as a Fraternal Benefit Society.

The United State Internal Revenue Code specifies two primary requisites for a Fraternal Benefit Society: "a) Must operate on the lodge system, and b) Provide for the payment of life, sick, accident or other benefits to members or their dependents." Thus we see the specific reference to a "lodge system" and it is through the lodge system that we must operate and improve our services. It behooves every officer mentioned above to attend these workshops as a part of his duty and obligation in being an officer in the local lodge, especially those who are new in the office and have not attended these workshops previously. We will all learn through these workshops.

FOR THE SUPREME LODGE: Nick A. Morris President

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VtE3TN1K DISTRICT V APPLICATION-A-MONTH CLUB WINNERS (12 Through 60 Months -- Desk Pen Award)

Birdie Hilsher Dist. Sales Champion 36 Mem. - $1,103.000 Plaque of Appreciation 1st Runner-up Sales Repr.

(350 Cash Award) App.-a-Month Club; 24 Mos.

Jerry Prochazka 57 Months Underwriters Club 11 Mem. $322,000 ($50 Bonus)

Sidon Tumis President's Club 65 Mem. - $712,500 (SPJST Ring or Cash Equivalent) 165 Months; $75 Bonus 153 Weeks $75.00 Bonus

Georgia Lostak 45 Months Pacesetters Club 20 Mem. $113,000 ($25 Bonus)

Evelyn Mikeska Dist. V Sales Rept*.

For Efforts of Dist. V Total Insurance written $5,703,000

Louis Hanus 12 Months Pacesetters Club 25 Mem. $200,000 ($25 Bonus)

Wednesday, March 7, 1979

NO PICTURE AVAILABLE

NO PICTURE AVAILABLE

Pearl Hanka 43 Months

Helen Filipp 26 Months

NO PICTURE AVAILABLE

Alvin Sefcik 18 Months

Edwin Susan 17 Months APPLICATION-A-MONTH CLUB WINNERS (61 Through 122 Months; $50 Bonus Award)

NO PICTURE AVAILABLE

Lillia Mae Peter 64 Months $50 Bonus

Tillie Helmcamp 98 Months $50 Bonus Application-a-Week Club (33Wks.; Barometer Award)

Patsy 1P0a: 0B0 tahcsa $50 Bonus Pacesetters Club 23 Mein. $127,500 ($25 Bonus)

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VEBTNIK APPLICATION-A-MONTH CLUB WINNERS (124 Through 204 Months; $75 Bonus Award)

J. M. Skrabanek 204 Months $75 Bonus

Agnes Lesak 144 Months $75 Bonus App.-a-Week Club (79 Wks.; Barometer Award) DISTRICT V SPJST SPRING MEETING HOST LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVILLE MARCH 11, 1979 AGENDA Registration 11:00 Call to order Presentation of Colors Welcome Response Recess for lunch Youth program Introduction of Supreme Lodge officers Introduction of guests

Helen Hegwood 172 Months $75 Bonus 719 Weeks $75 Bonus Underwriters Club $50 Bonus 109 Mem. $366,000

Della Kadlecek 166 Months $75 Bonus 718 Weeks $75 Bonus Underwriters Club $50 Bonus 168 Mem. $469,500

Alvin Melnar 156 Months $75 Bonus

Roll call of lodges Recognition of 50-year members Tribute to departed members Reading and approval of minutes of previous District V meeting Reading of correspondence Appointment of Audit Committee Reports: DistrictTreasurer Director Sales Representative Youth Counselor Rest Home Director

Bessie Franck 187 Months $75 Bonus

Supreme Lodge officers Editor of Vestnik Audit Committee Old Business New Business: Officer election Officer installation Selection of site for next meeting Announcements Adjourn 4:00 till 8:00 Social

Wednesday, March 7, 1979 PACESETTERS CLUB WINNERS ($100,000 Written Or More) ($25 Bonus Award)

NO PICTURE AVAILABLE

Glenn McKay 7 Mem. $181,000

NO PICTURE AVAILABLE

Geraldine Kucera 24 Mem. $171,000

Burford Henneke 2 Mem. $150,000

SALES REPRESENTATIVES HONORED AT DISTRICT V BANQUET AT LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON, February 25, 1979

T. H. Lostak 4 Mem. $115,000

DISTRICT V SPRING MEETING March 11, 1979, District V will have their Spring meeting at Lodge No. 81 at Needville, Tx. with a delicious roast beef, three vegetables, pastry and drinks included. The meeting will convene at 11; dinner from 11:30 to 1:30 and then the meeting will reconvene.

All District V members are asked to bring pastry, which would be appreciated by our host Lodge No. 81.

The officers of District V would like to see every lodge in the District represented.

Following the program Clarence

DISTRICT V SALES CHAMPION with SFMs, DSR and SL Vice-President attending banquet. Front row, L to R: Birdie Hilsher (district sales champion), Evelyn Mikeska, Bernard Gebala. Back row, L to R: Silas Smith and Gene McBride. (Photos by Sister Jeanette Smith and submitted by SL Vice President Bernard Gebala) Baca's orchestra will play for a dance from 4 to 8 p.m.

Do attend because Lodge No. 81 will certainly appreciate your presence.

DYC Richard Wahlberg will present a youth program; 50-yr. pins will be

given to members; and Lodge No. 81 will also have a country store.

Do come!

Fraternally, Mrs. Pearl Hanka Secretary

Vt STN tK like to note — happy anniversary to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gresham. A blessed event also came about this past month for Mr. and Mrs. Tony Allen who are the proud parents of a. baby girl; the name is Bessie Mae Allen.

If anyone wishes to announce an anniversary, birthday, or someone who is ill, please notify me; our Vestnik is one way to keep in touch with each other and be notified about what is happening in our lodge.

I hope to see you March 10th which falls on a Saturday.

Fraternally, Susan Helincamp Reporter -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON SALES CHAMPION AND PRESIDENT'S CLUB WINNERS with SL and district officials, L to R: Vice-President Bernard Gebala, Birdie Hilsher, Sidon Tumis and District V SR Evelyn Mikeska; each one proudly displaying their honors received from Brother Gebala on behalf of the SPJST Society.

Dear Members, Our regular monthly meeting will be on Monday, March 12th, at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served following the meeting. fraternally, Viola Cox Secretary SPJST-

LODGE NO. 184, MOULTON

Dear Members: Lodge No. 184 will hold its regular meeting March 14th at 7 p.m., at our lodge building.

After the meeting we will have a social. We are asking the ladies of the lodge to bring food for lunch. Bring whatever you wish; the lodge will furnish the drinks.

Fraternally, Frank C. Wagner Secretary -SPJST--

OTHER DISTRICT V SRs. AND WINNERS AT BANQUET. Standing, L to R: Helen Filipp, Jerry Prochazka, Tillie Helmcamp, John Pech, Tommie Lostak.

Seated, L to R: Agnes Lesak, Patsy Baca, Georgia Lostak and Birdie Hilsher.

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LODGE NO. 188, CENTERVILLE Dear Members: March has come and it's Cleanup

time at our lodge. This is just a reminder that we will meet March 10th. Please bring garden tools, paint brushes, and general cleaning implements. If the weather does not permit us to work outside, then we can work indoors, also bring a picnic lunch.

At our last meeting, I failed to mention that remodeling of the bar is in consideration. If you have any suggestions, I am sure they would be appreciated. Special thanks are extended to those who work in the bar.

There is one anniversary I would

LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND pear Members: We held our regular monthly meeting Sunday, February 4th at 2 p.m., with President Benner presiding.

The pledge of allegiance was recited by the members present. Members were asked to remain standing for a few moments of silence in memory of President Benner's grandmother, Mrs. Arbie Benner.

All the lodge officers were present.

Minutes of the January meeting were read by Recording Secretary Alvin Martinets. They were adopted as read.

A letter was read from District II Sales Representative Lad Zatopek. It

Wednesday, March 7, 1979 gave the report of the amount of insurance sold by the local lodge sales representatives during 1978.

A report was made by our treasurer that the land that was bought from the Lindemann Estate, for our extra parking area, has been paid for and soon will be developed and graveled.

In other business the annual picnic, which is held each year on the fourth Sunday in May, was discussed; more on this event as the time approaches.

New members voted on and accepted for our lodge are: Otto Horlica and Darwin Massar. We welcome both of you to our lodge and hope to see your faces at our meetings and lodge functions.

Well, the weather is beginning to warm up in these parts so it won't be long before the farmers here will be planting milo-maise and corn. About the 10th of March is usually the starting date.

The door prize at our February meeting was won by Moran Burns.

Fraternally, Joe Barabas, Jr. Reporter -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 117, ROBSTOWN

Dear Members: The next regular meeting of Lodge No. 117 is scheduled to be held Sunday, March 18th at 2:30 p.m.

We will have this meeting in the home of Eugene and Thelma Hrncir, 10610 Stonewall Blvd. in Corpus Christi. Anyone needing more information, please call 241-3114 or 387-1384. It sure would be nice to see more members attending the meeting.

After the meeting, we will have the usual social, and each family is asked to bring something to eat for the svacina.

I hope to see you March 18th.

Fraternally, Helen Pavelka Secretary -SPJST-

LODGE NO.

87, TEMPLE

Dear Members: President Vlasta Jez called the February meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Friday on the 9th.

Brother Lad Zatopek led the lodge in the pledge of allegiance and the members remained standing in silent tribute to deceased members, Brothers Henry Bartek and Ralph Doshier.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read.

ADDITIONAL DISTRICT V WINNERS AND SRs. Seated, L to R: Pearl Hanka, Geraldine Kucera, Helen Hegwood, Della Kadlecek. Standing, L to R: Frank Dolezal, Alvin Melnar, Alvin Sefcik, Sidon Tumis and District V Director Louis Hanus.

Correspondence was read and old and new business topics were discussed.

The following new members were accepted into our lodge: Robert Frances Chaison Randall Thomas Scott Terry Mack Turner Bina Gaylon Boyd Kent Kacir Welcome to these new members!

Brothers Lewis Jez, James Hejl and Lad Jires, 50-year SPJST members, will be honored and presented their 50-year pins at the May meeting. A covered-dish supper will be served; our lodge will also celebrate its birthday along with honoring these members, so keep this in mind. This meeting will be held at our regular meeting time on the second Friday, May 11th at 7:30 p.m.

We would like to express our sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Marek in the loss of their brother, Jeff of Portland, Oregon.

To members who are convalescing, we wish a speedy recovery.

An announcement was made that garden plots will be available at the lodge; interested persons may call Frank Machalek at 773-6688.

The next regular meeting will be held Friday, March 9th at 7:30 p.m.

Snacks and drinks will be served. We hope to see a good turnout for this meeting.

Friendliness and laughter is happiness!

Fraternally, Mrs. Dorothy Chervenka Secretary/ Reporter

LODGE NO. 16, B LA HORA

Dear Members: This is to notify the members of SPJST Lodge No. 16, Bila Hora, that we will have only four meetings this year and they will be held quarterly.

The first meeting will be held Sunday afternoon, March 11th, beginning at 1:30 p.m. The other three meetings will be held the second Sunday in June, September and December, beginning at 1:30 p.m.

All four meetings will be followed by a social.

Fraternally, Victor W. Melnar, Sec'y SPJST-

LODGE NO.

74, LOVELADY

Dear Members and Guests: We had Night Time Friends to provide music for our dancing fans February 24th. The floor was filled with the most-thrilled persons enjoying the fine music. It appeared as if we were celebrating the New Year; people came from everywhere: Fairfield, Houston, Pearland, Livingston, Lufkin, and many other faraway places.

James Horton, a school teacher from Palestine, Texas, after attending our lodge for the first time, had joined the SPJST Society at Lodge 74; also Cecil Crouch from Pearland and Christopher Rollo from Arcadia, have joined.

Our member, Eddie Cain, has a prospect in Elkhart and so on and on.

We have new persons who are learning about our SPJST Societ y and

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are interested and anxious in joining, this is done by many members who are helping by telling their friends about our Society.

The observance of our rules on the hat and dress code, plus the behavior of the guests and members who attend our entertainment are really remarkable; we really do appreciate all of you.

I want to recognize another fine young member, George Bobby Charanza, who had offered to work with the Ground Committee. Bobby will oversee the Lodge 74 parking area and see to it being mowed when needed.

Thanks very much, to all who are doing so much for the lodge.

We had our District II Sales Representative Lad Zatopek here to visit several members in our area.

March 13th was the date set at Lodge 74 for all the sales representatives to be present for the class, which will be conducted by State Field Manager Silas Smith.

Until next time...

Fraternally, Chester Shmoldas -SPJST —

AN IMPORTANT NOTICE TO LODGE NO. 54, WEST MEMBERS

This brief notice is your last reminder before our forthcoming quarterly lodge meeting scheduled for Sunday, March 11th which shall commence at 3 p.m. with a social following the meeting.

Lodge Jaromir is priviledged to announce having among its 50-year SPJST members, Brother Ed Mikeska, who has faithfully executed his obligations to our Society by retaining his certificate in force for a half a century. Therefore, we, the officers and other interested members of Lodge 54 feel obligated to honor him in conjunction with our meeting. The local lodge officers wish to take this opportunity to invite each of you to this occasion and share the afternoon socializing with him.

Fraternally, Maxine Sefcik Secretary -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 160, SAN ANGELO

Dear Members : Lodge No. 160 of San Angelo will hold its annual barbecue and meeting Sunday, March 11th at 4 p.m., in the St. Ambrose Parish Hall at Wall, Texas.

Fraternally, Robert Grigar Secretary

LODGE NO. 33, BLEIBLERVILLE Dear Members: Our lodge will have its chicken stew meal Sunday, March 18th at the Bleiblerbille SPJST Hall. Serving will begin at 11:30 a.m. The price of stew per bowl will be $1.25. We will also have stew to go at 11 a.m., however, you will have to bring your pot. There will be barbecue on the bun served for those who desire it.

We will have plenty of refreshments and entertainment. Bring your friends and relatives to enjoy a delicious meal with us.

Fraternally, Adela Chaloupka -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON HIGHLIGHTS OF FEBRUARY MEETING

At our February meeting Flag Bearer Lynn Pflughaupt presented the colors. President Jerome Ermis was very happy to announce that there had been no deaths since the last meeting.

Members reported on the sick list were Brothers Albert Bristik and Amos Kadlecek and Sister Mary Russell. A birthday card for Mr. F.F. Faltisek was signed by those present at the meeting. Mr. Faltisek is now a resident of the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 2 at Needville.

Big Band dances for 1979 announced

by Entertainment Chairman Harley Cox are: Guy Lombardo's Royal Canadian Orchestra Friday, March 9, and Saturday, March 10.(Sorry, sold out).

Ed Gerlach's 16 _piece orchestra Saturday, May 12, and Saturday, August 25.

Eddie Skeets Orchestra from Sioux City, Iowa, Friday, July 13.

Tommy Dorsey's 15.piece traveling orchestra Saturday, October 6.

Glenn Miller's Orchestra Saturday, December 8.

District Vice President Norval Crossman announced that the District V meeting will be at Needville March 11th. He stressed the importance of district meetings.

Sister Lillian Finn reported that Double Indemnity can now continue until the age of 70 instead of 65. It was brought out that a member must apply for this coverage before the 65th birthday.

Board Chairman Ed Zalmanek inquired if the membership wished to

go ahead with the lodge addition. It was decided to proceed with this addition as soon as possible.

Fraternally, Viola Cox Secretary -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON

Our Friday night dance with the River Road Boys, a western band, had a very good turnout, considering the horrible weather we are experiencing.

With the annual Rodeo here in Houston most of our guests came out dressed in western garb from head to toe. On our dance floor we do not allow anyone with a hat t on, but, Charles Kadlecek, in charge of the dance, said the guests were very nice when asked to check their hats and there was no whooping and shouting on the dance floor. The committee for the dance, besides Charles, was his lovely wife Margarete, Della Kadlecek, Margarete Allbritton and Larry and Debbie Kahanek.

Saturday's dance, with the re-organized band, The Texas Dutchmen Polka Time, was fairly attended; the lively polkas and soft waltzes kept the guests in a happy mood. The Texas Dutchmen were first started by Gene Patalik and Harry Czarnek and since Harry retired, the management from the first of the year is under Ray Zapletal, Gene Patalik and Allen Czarnek. The seven members of the band are: Bill Page who masters the piano and accordian, Allen Czarnek and Dan Baca on clarinet and saxophone, Eugene Patalik and Ray Zapletal have the trumpet section, Gene Patalik beats the drums and Harlan Kobos fingers the bass guitar.

The music produced by these seven men was praised by all present and we all wish you good luck. I have to mention Brother Ray Zapletal; he is the one who originally started to work on organizing a Lodge No. 88 Orchestra. With the combined efforts with Brother Rudy Dybala they succeeded in establishing a 35-member Lodge 88 Concert Orchestra, under the direction of Rudy Dybala and we are very proud of their accomplishments. Every Tuesday they can be heard rehearsing at the lodge and it is a pleasure to listen to them. Saturday's dance was hosted by Era Richards in charge, her husband Orlando, in the box office with Ruth and Gene Kibbons and Emma Wind at the door.

Two members of the Texas Dutchmen were celebrating birthdays

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Wednesday, March 7, 1979 with a decorated cake and a lighted candle in its place and lots and lots of goodies. Three tables surrounded by family and friends sang "Happy Birthday" to Eugene Patalik and Bill Page during the intermission.

Congratulations are in order to the proud grandparents, Herbert and Gasella Huber, on their new addition to the family of a sweet little princess named Tracy Lee, born February 23, 1979 to their son John and wife Barbara Huber. Tracy Lee is their 9th grandchild; it's an uneven number of five girls and four boys; they need one more to make it five pairs.

Congratulations to the newly-married couple John and Palmae Hilsher.

The wedding took place Sunday, February 4th, 1979 in the St. Marks' United Methodist Church and the reception held at the Hilton Hotel with the couple's family surrounding them.

John and Palmae enjoyed one week of their honeymoon in Las Vegas; now they are back home to settle down to the daily routine. Best wishes.

Another lovely couple, on the verge of tying the lovers' knot, is Ed Miculka and Ellen Gill; she is sporting a big rock on her finger. The wedding will take place in the near future. Ellen is our lodge financialsecretary for eleven years and she turned her resignation in at the last monthly lodge meeting. Ellen, we are happy for you, but by-golly we sure are going to miss you!

Sister Ida Hanka is confined in Park Plaza HOspital now for one week in Room 862. How long she will have to stay, Pearl Hanka her daughter-inlaw had no idea; hope it won't be too long. Get well, Sister Hanka.

Brother Albert Bristik now residing at the Golden Age Nursing Home in Room B-15, which is located on the West Loop. Albert was transferred from Heights Hospital last week where he spent several weeks.

Mrs. Garrett, mother of Oleta Hanus, is now at home after several weeks in Heights Hospital. Mrs. Garrett had an unfortunate fall and broke her hip. Now, she is at home under the care of her daughter, Oleta; wishing you a speedy recovery.

We missed Mrs. Magdelena Buekner at the Thursday social for two weeks, now. Her daughter Alma Crosswell, informed us that her mother stubbed her foot and broke a toe; of course, it hurts and is swollen and no shoe can be worn. But, Magdelena, you don't need shoes to play at the Thursday social night. We miss you; put on house slippers,they

can't be seen under the table.

At last Thursday's social night, a little ways down the table, a group of regular players were busy extending good wishes and congratulations to Sister Anna Hoffman on her wedding anniversary-married to Bill Hoffman for 39 blessed years. They pledged their vows, February 19th, 1940 and the nicest thing is that they both were born on the same day, February 19th.

They celebrate a wedding anniversary and each other's birthday. How unusual! Many, many happy returns.

Right across the table from us, we missed two lovely people for two weeks now, Mr. and Mrs. Heard.

Their places were occupied by new guests. We hope nothing serious kept you away and we will be looking for you next week.

The annual banquet was given by our District V Sales Representative Sister Evelyn Mikeska Sunday, February 25th at Lodge Stefanik No. 142; it was a pleasure to be present.

The refreshments and dinner served were delicious and enjoyed by all.

Awards to deserving sales representatives closed the pleasant afternoon.

It was a pleasure to meet the lovely spouse Evelyn of our SL Vice-Pres.

Bernard Gebala and Frances, the spouse of State Field Manager Gene McBride, Silas Smith, state field manager with wife, Jeanette also were present; it was nice to have so many from the Home Office.

Our Blue Room specials for March are Grasshoppers and Pink Ladies for the price of 75 cents. Come out and enjoy the Happy Hour Thursday social nights from 7 to 8 p.m. Nat, the pleasant bartender, will serve you with a smile.

Charles J. Hollub, M.D., a prominent figure of our Czech society died at home Thursday, February 22nd, 1979 at the age of 78. Dr. Charles J. Hollub served many of our Czech people and he will be missed by many because he was well-liked. Funeral services were held Monday, February 26th, at Settegast-Kopf Funeral Home with Bishop John L. Morkovsky and Chaplain Joe Luck officiating. Dr. Charles J. Hollub was laid to rest in the Memorial Oaks Cemetery. Our sincere sympathy to the surviving family.

Fraternally, Frances Olexa

Strengthens Family Life

SOKOL HOUSTON Dear Members and Friends: The most successful Multidisciplinary Symposium held in Temple; Texas last October is about five months old and in only a short while another such meeting will be held.

Now is the pressing question: What has been accomplished since and what activity will be initiated to show the growth of the Czechs in Texas? In the same issue of the Vestnik in which the Symposium program was printed, an appeal was made by the V. President of the University of Houston Czech Club for funds to support upper level classes and the study of. Czech literature and compositions. Since last October, I have talked with Prof.

Halama and he advised that the University would require funding of about $3,000 a year, for two years before the University would be funded by the State. This seemed as a very nominal amount for all of the Czech Societies that are in Houston and a goal that should be most easy to meet.

The only problem is that someone has to initiate a plan of action to start the ball rolling and Sokol took it upon itself to do this. Immediately after the Symposium, the Board of Directors at Sokol Houston pledged $1,000 to the University of Houston for advanced classes. In December, the Slavonic Fire Insurance Association, Chapter I, also made a pledge, so now we have a start. To continue this venture a program is planned at Sokol March 17th, on a Saturday, and all profits from this day will go to the benefit of the advance studies. If more than the pledged amount is made, then a greater amount will be pledged, but no less than $1,000.

We believe that if each Society would do a similar activity the amount needed would be only a matter of time. By having a benefit program as will be described below, we get to meet each other from the numerous fraternal organizations, the University students get to know the Czech influence in Texas and we all get to advance the Czech culture and socializing.

Saturday, March 17th, the day will start at 6 p.m. with a delicious dinner of "veprove pecene, knedliky a zeli or hovezi pecene s omackou." This means a really Czech dish of roast pork or beef, with dumplings and kraut. Our chief is from Czecholsovakia, a cook in the Czech army and a cook from Hollywood, California.

Brother and Sister Kovonda will

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In addition, Henry Repka's son, Bruce Alan, a recording artist with TAP RECORDS will be performing with his new combo from 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. You will want to see this talented young fellow in his own style. This is not all; then follows a short gymnastic program by the Sokols of Houston.

The dance will start at 8:30 p.m. and last until 12:30. We have a big day planned for you with good Czech atmosphere, the presence of the University of Houston students who will be helping in this activity and all of the profits go to Czech advance sutdies. For a day of special events, you would expect a big price, but not at Sokol. The price of the tickets are $3 for the meal, $3 for the dance, or a discounted price of $5 for both the dinner, dance, and program. Come support the Czech studies in Houston and meet all of the wonderful Czechs who are in Houston and Texas. We have not forgotten the young folks; the meal is $2 and the dance is free for students 16 years or younger if accompanied by their parents. Sale of tickets is being made and we would appreciate advance sales as much as possible so that we may make proper preparations for what promises to be a gala affair.

If you have a party of 6 or more, and you send in advance for the tickets, we will reserve you a choice table.

You may send your reservations to Sokol at 1314 West Patton, Houston, Tx., 77009, or call 861-2828 for information. We thank you and we know the students will be most honored by your attendance.

Nazdar !

Emil Kuropata President Sokol Houston -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH

Dear Members and Friends: Several members called to tell of our sick friends, so I thought many others would like to know about them so that you could call or send a card if desired. Two, Billie Spendor and Charlie Botik, would be recovered from their surgery by now. Farmer Lamance was in Medical Plaza with "walking pneumonia" while Florence Greer was reported in All Saints Hospital. Richard Hubenak, our guide, had an operation and should be

resting at home by now. It was so nice to hear from Sister Vlasta Dolkos at Meadowbrook Nursing Home, but regrettable that she had to tell me of her young grandson Bruce's third surgery. He had a new pacemaker installed and with good results this one will last much longer. Inez Krivanek recently attended the funeral of Grace, her cousin.

Please accept this reminder of the regular monthly meeting Sunday, March 11, at 2 p.m. and also of the dance with an out-of-state band, Frank Kucera and group from Schuyler, Nebraska Friday night, March 9th, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Everyone will be glad to see you.

Fraternally, Helen Paprskar -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 187, ROUND ROCK

Dear Members: Contributions to the Memorial Fund from the following are gratefully acknowledged.

In memory of Mrs. Lucy Walla and Charles H. Walla

By Mrs. Nancy Vayo $3.00 In memory of Pope John I

By Mrs. Nancy Vayo $5.00 In memory of Mrs. Ruby Stevenson

By Mel DeBusk $5.00 In memory of Gene Rossow

By Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Peterson $10.00 In memory of Theo Timmerman, Sr.

By Mr. & Mrs. Wilfred Fuchs $5.00 In memory of Willie Weiss

By Mr. & Mrs. Wilfred Fuchs $5.00 In memory of Mrs. Taska Leyendecker

By Mrs. Nancy Vayo $3.00 In memory of Mrs. Mora Griffith

By Mrs. Nancy Vayo $3.00 In memory of Mrs. Albina Stasa

By Mrs. John Huber $10.00 In memory of Maud Leisering

By Mrs. Nancy Vayo $3.00

By Dr. Wm. R. & Andrea Turpin Russell & Kathy $25.00 If anyone would wish to make a contribution to our Memorial Fund, please call or write to me, and I shall be happy to take care of it for you.

Fraternally, Mrs. Nancy Vayo 5507 Manor Rd. Austin, Tx. 78723 512-926-0812

DISTRICT VII FALL MEETING HELD

November 5, 1978 Dear Members: District VII fall meeting was held' Sunday, November 5, 1978, at Lodge No. 185, Hill Country in New Braunfels.

President Sister Helen Pavelka called the meeting to order at 2:10 p.m.

Brother Tim Elzner of Lodge No. 79, led the pledge of allegiance.

Lodge No. 185 President Roy Haag welcomed all the members and guests and wished all present 'an enjoyable day in spite of the heavy rain and bad weather. Lodge 185 was chartered November, 1977.

At this time the visitors were recognized. They were SL Vice President Bernard Gebala and wife, District VII Director Bob Bayer and wife, and Editor Rudy Sefcik.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as read.

Secretary Betty Jurica read a letter from Supreme Lodge President Nick A. Morris, conveying best wishes of the other Supreme Lodge officers to all members gathered at the district meeting.

Brother Emil Matula, treasurer, reported that in the District VII General Fund, there is $382.24 and in the District VII Youth Fund, $743.59.

Brother Bob Bayer, District VII director, made a report at this time.

Thus far, in 1978 (9 months), over one million dollars of insurance had been sold and Brother Roy Hranicky of Lodge No. 137, Taft has written $500,000 of insurance. He reported that there are 2187 issues of Vestnik published per week. Now, there are two state field managers and they are: Brothers Silas Smith and Gene McBride, both are doing a good job.

Brother Bayer made all quarterly meetings at our Supreme Lodge and one special-called meeting. He also visited the District VII camp which was held in Comfort, Texas. Camp was all right, even though it rained and there wasn't electricity and later, no water. If the situation should arise again, the leaders and I would do the same, decide what would be best for our youth. He also attended the Longhorn Lab at Brownwood, the Grand Opening of Lodge No. 180, Burleson, National Fraternal Congress in Toronto, Canada, and the State Royalty in Seaton.

Roll call of lodges revealed that seven lodges were represented: Nos. 79, 107, 117, 133, 137, 161 and 185.

Wednesday, March 7, 1979 District VII Sales Representative Tillie Valchar gave her report as follows: The quota for 1978 is $725,000; to date $1,008,900 has been sold. In the Application-a-Month Club are: Brother Frank C. Sacky of Lodge 79 for 201 months, Sister Helen Pavelka of Lodge 117 for 148 months, Brother Roy Hranicky of Lodge 137 for 46 months, Sister Polly Bayer of Lodge 107 for 46 months, Brother Gordon Hrabal of Lodge 185 for 17 months, Brother Jerry Elzner of Lodge 79 for 16 months, and Sister Viola Cabla of Lodge 137 for 10 months. She stated that there will be six insurance classes in 1979: January 22nd at Lodge 185, January 23rd at Lodge 79, January 24th at Lodge 107.. Brother Roy Hranicky is the winner in sales of insurance contest to attend the Texas Fraternal Congress which was held in Dallas. The sales banquet will be held in the spring.

Sister Maxine Pavliska, District VII youth counselor, in her report, gave the account of camp which was held July 31st and August 3rd. The children were good and things didn't go as planned. Most of the activities were held indoors and camp was dismissed one day earlier. The last night of camp (by candlelight and kerosene lamps), a carnival was held; all monies collected at the carnival were donated to the Red Cross (Hill Country flood victims). There were 60 children at camp. District VII placed 10 first places at State YAD and many more of 2nd and 3rd places. March 11-16, the Longhorn Lab will be held in Brownwood.

A three-member committee was appointed to audit the books. The committee was composed of Brothers Dominic Netek, Roy Haag and Monta Foster and later reported the books were in order.

Rest Home District VII Director Eugene Hrncir conveyed greetings from Lodge No. 117, Robstown. He reported that the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home in Needville, has a new administrator. The suit against the rest home in Needville by the City of Needville finally came to a conclusion; the rest home won the case.

SL Vice President Brother Bernard Gebala, took office October 1st, 1978 and attended his first District VII meeting as an officer of the Supreme Lodge. Brother Gebala is in charge in the Insurance Department. He stated that he would attend as many activities as possible that pertain to SPJST. Brother Rudy Sefcik, editor, spoke briefly to the membership and guests.

He said that there wasn't much to report. The number of issues of Vestnik published is on the increase.

The price of postage and paper has been increasing steadily; also the mail delivery is slower, therefore, the Vestnik ties the Society together and a weekly publication is appreciated by most. He also stated that the Publication Committee has made his job easier the past one and half years.

Brother. Sefcik reminded the membership that, at the 1960 convention, Brother Kleprlik of Lodge 133, San Antonio, took the minutes in Czech short-hand (a job well done).

13 Meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m. This concluded the minutes of the District Vii meeting held November 5, 1978.

Fraternally, Betty Jurica District VII Secretary

FEATURES

At this time a very short youth program was held. The youth was entertained by breaking the Pinata, which was filled with candy and peanuts.

Brother Monta Foster nominated Brother Eugene Hrncir to serve as District VII S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home director. Brother Bob Bayer made the motion that Brother Hrncir be elected by acclamation. Sister Viola Cabla seconded the motion. Brother Hrncir was elected to serve three years.

A Nominating Committee was appointed to recommend members to serve as officers for the year 1979-1980 in the spring meeting. Committee consists of Brothers Hrabal, Netek and Foster. Motion made and carried that all lodges bring their lodge banners to the next District VII meeting.

A motion was made by Brother Netek that the host lodge have the date and place set 90 days prior to the date of the meeting held. The motion was seconded by Brother Haag.

Brother Matula, publication committee member, attended a meeting at the Supreme Lodge with all members present of the PC. This committee was asked to help with the publishing of the Vestnik, such as rising expenses of material and postage. The question was asked of the membership: If they prefer that the Vestnik be published monthly, bi-monthly or weekly? The members unanimously voted for a weekly publication.

Brother Matula thanked those woo attended the 61st anniversary of Lodge No. 133, San Antonio.

Lodge No. 79, Corpus Christi announced that they would bid for the SPJST Convention in 1984.

The next meeting will be hosted by Lodge No. 107, Floresville; date to be announced laser

Jim Clark

AUSTIN-State Rep. Jim Clark has become one of the newest meinbers of the SPJST fraternity. Representative Clark, a veteran legislator and powerful member of the Appropriations Committee, has joined fraternal Lodge No. 172 in Pasadena.

He was born in 1923 in the town of Lovelady in Houston County, Texas.

He and his wife, Rosalie Sawyer Clark, have three children: James 0.

Clark, Patricia Ann Clark and Rose Mary Clark Pampell.

Representative Clark served during World War II as a radioman in the U. S. Navy. Following his honorable discharge from the service he 'attended and graduated from the University of Houston with a double major in history and education. From 1946 to 1965, he worked as a longshoreman on the Houston Ship Channel and served as first vice-president of the International Longshoreman's Association Local No. 1273. He has also owned and operated a service station and automobile parts business for a number of years.

First elected to the Texas Legislature in 1965, Representative Clark has served on the following committees

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Ship Channel, utilities and labor.

He is a member of the American Legion, the Harris County Muscular Dystrophy Telethon, Houston Livestock and Rodeo Association, and the.

Pasadena Rodeo Association of Pasadena.

"By joining SPJST I become a member of one of Texas' great fraternities and certainly one of the most close-knit. Ws a great fraternity, and I am proud to be a member," Mr. Clark said.

(Photo and article submitted by State Rep. Bro. Dan Kubiak-Editor.)

CZECH STUDENTS INVOLVED IN ALVIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Standing, L to R: Vice President Renard Orsak, President Victor Peter. Seated, L to R: Second Vice President-Reporter Edna Voldan, Acting Treasurer Marcia Martin, Financial-Secretary Lillia Mae Peter, and Recording Secretary Vlasta Machann. (Photo submitted by Sister Edna Voldan)

Students of Conversational Czech at Alvin Community College are involved in more than just the study of Czech. This group has formed the Czech Club and has been instrumental in promoting scholarship of persons of Czech descent by providing financial assistance to their study. Some enroll in Ceramics, others in Painting, and almost all have taken the Defensive Driving course.

According to Dr. Paul V. Webber, Director of Continuing Education atACC: "These people epitomize the 'community in the community college.' They promote funds with which to help others pursue a degree, they make and sell Kolache at our Halloween Carnival, participate in the Flea Market, and in general promote the college and its endeavors. We really appreciate our Czech students."

(Editor's note: The following is an article from the Baytown Sun dated 1-31-79 sent in by Brother Tommy Lostak. Some of the writing and names have been corrected and/or edited.)

MICHALSBYS TRACE 'ROOTS' ON CZECHOSLOVAKIA TRIP

By Wanda Orton

Dr. Paul Webber, (L), Betty Guthrie, Instructor, observing Olga Measles' work at a recent ACCESS (older citizens) "Paint Along" at Alvin Community College.

(Photo courtesy ACC) during his seven terms: Public Education Committee (four terms), Labor Committee (chairman), Agriculture, Conservation and Reclamation, Mental Health and Mental Retardation, Penitentiaries, Highways and Roads, Juvenile Crime and Delinquency, Constitutional Amendments, Motor Transportation and

Liquor Regulation.

Currently he is serving on the Appropriations and Human Services Committees.

As a legislator he has introduced over 100 pieces of legislation dealing with various areas of concern to Texas including public education, health care, insurance, the Houston

Next best thing to going to Czechoslovakia is seeing the slides made by Annie Michalsky of Crosby.

The architecture and art in Prague are breath-taking. We were treated to rare scenes inside the national museum where photos are not supposed to be taken. Annie, who's quite adept with a camera, was able to click away, using existing light.

We can't imagine anything in Rome or Paris surpassing the beauty of the buildings in Prague, and the streets

Wednesday, March 7, 1979 are so clean and neat. Not a sign of litter anywhere!

Flowers are in profusion in the cities as well as the countryside, and there is an abundance of fruit trees.

The landscaping is a joy to behold.

It is evident the people over there work hard and constantly to keep their cities and countryside clean and beautiful. (Oh, for such pride over here!)

The trip was a dream come true for Annie, whose parents were born in Czechoslovakia, and her husband, Bobby, whose grandparents came from there.

In Prague, they discovered the "Klub Michalska" in the old part of town. The saloon was founded by Bobby's ancestors more than a century ago.

They visited several relatives, many of whom they've been writing to for years.

On their last day in Prague, Annie finally located her father's sister who lives in an apartment above a store.

During World. War II, she was in a prison camp in Germany and her husband was executed by the Nazis.

Because she knew several languages and could serve as an interpreter, she was spared.

Tommy Lostak of Danbury, formerly of Crosby, was in their tour group and never without his big western hat.

One day in Vsetin, Tommy was stopped by a man' who told him his late mother had sent him a hat like that.

Come to find out, the man's mother had lived in Danbury, and Tommy knew her well.

Another coincidence in the "small world" of. Vsetin: One of Mrs. Lostak's relatives said she had a friend in Houston, Birdie Hilsher.

Birdie is Bobby's cousin.

Before the trip was over, Annie said everyone in their tour group "found out all of us were kin one way or another!"

For six days, Annie and Bobby stayed with a young couple, Mr. and Mrs. Vaclav Hosek, and their two young children, in a small apartment in Prague.

An electrician, Hosek knows English, but he and his family were elated to find out their new American friends could speak Czech.

Knowing the language was a definite advantage everywhere they went. People were eager to talk to them and learn all they could about America.

Inevitably, when they found the tourists were from Texas, the people

15 connected them with the West. "They think we're run over with cowboys and Indians," Annie says.

American movies, by the way, are sold out in advance for weeks and they love John Wayne.

On their first day in Prague, the tour group happened upon a music concert which evolved into one big street dance.

They could play anything — even Glenn Miller arrangements. Their appreciative American audience soon drew the natives out, and before long, they were all dancing together.

Certainly, this stands out as one of the happier memories of the whole trip.

Czechoslovakia is a beautiful country and the people are wonderful.

Annie says you really learn to appreciate the freedom in America after visiting a country behind the Iron Curtain.

The standard of living is lOwer.

They have no air conditioning and few places have central heat.

Dishwashers are only to be found in restaurants.

The people are melancholy when they remember the happier times before the present rule.

The government, however, Ooses no obstacle for tourists. Annie and her group felt at ease and were not restricted in their travel.

All in all, Czechoslovakia was an experience to be cherished and one that the Michalskys want to relive on another trip being planned for 1980.

Annie's only regret is that she did not find the factory where her father worked before he left for the U.S. Relatives tell her that the sign he painted on a factory wall is still there.

It says, "Today on Dec. 8, 1912, Frank Cream left for America."

STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAN KUBIAK

AUSTIN-A bill authorizing the Texas Legislature to make loans to individuals, particularly farmers, for the production of gasohol as a major alternative motor fuel was filed by State Rep. Dan Kubiak of Rockdale.

The proposed constitutional amendment, HJR 90, has received support from Speaker of the House Bill, Clayton, Agriculture Commissioner Reagan V. Brown and State Rep. Forrest Green, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, Kubiak announced.

"Missouri got the jump on Texas recently when they started selling gasohol there at the service station pumps, but our state can lead this

nation in gasohol production once we get rolling. This amendment will boost development of gasohol in Texas," Kubiak said.

The bill specifically proposes state. loans for the development of plants to manufacture fuels and other products from renewable resources.

The total unpaid principal amount of loans outstanding at one time may not exceed $15 million.

Kubiak said any individual or private entity may apply for a state loan to make gasohol, but the amendment is aimed particularly to help farmers produce grain alcohol for fuel from their crops.

"Texas farmers can plant their set-aside land for 'energy crops' and grow enough grain to make fuels for their own farm machines and a surplus to sell for profit."

Kubiak said he expected Texas to have gasohol within the year, and predicted that urban areas will someday soon produce gasohol from trash and organic waste material.

"The best part is this: gasohol is a renewable fuel. By developing gasohol we can reduce our dependence on other countries and strengthen our national economy and defense."

BULLETIN BOARD SPJST SUPREME LODGE WORKSHOPS Saturday, March 10 — Hallettsville High School Saturday, March 17 — Lodge No. 29, Taylor Saturday, March 31 — Ennis Sokol Hall - SPJST -

District Meetings DISTRICT SPRING MEETINGS District II will hold their spring meeting Sunday, March 25th, 1979 at host lodge, Lodge No. 18, Elgin. * District III meeting will be held Sunday, April 29th, with Lodge No. 66, Waco, as host.

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with Lodge 81, Needville as host. * District VI meeting will be held Sunday, March 25th at Lodge No. 30, Taiton at the Talton Community Center. * * District VII will hold their spring meeting Sunday, March 25th, 1979, with Lodge No. 107, Floresville, as host, beginningat 10 a.m. * * GRAND OPENING The grand opening and dedication of Lodge 187, Round Rock has been set for Sunday, June 3, 1979.

Details forthcoming.

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YOUTH SECTION Youth Activity Calendar March 11-16 - Longhorn Recreation Lab for the entire state's youth department at the new 4-H Club Center in Brawnwood. * * March 31 to April 1st - Youth Leaders' and assistants' seminar at Herrington's Camp, near Austin. * * Sunday, Aug. 26th -- State YAD at Temple High School * * Saturday, Sept. 29 - State Royalty; host lodge, Lodge 180, Burleson * * District I Youth Leaders' Training Meeting - April 28, 9:30 a.m., at Lodge 188, Centerville District I YAD - June 16th, at Lodge 188, Centerville *

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District II YAD - July 8th * * District III training class for youth leaders and assistants, Lits, and interested members, March 17th, at Lodge 25 , Ennis, beginning at 10 a.m. * * District III YAD - June 24th at Lodge No. 178, Longview. * * District VI - Training class for youth leaders, assistants and all other interested persons will be held at Talton Community Center March 24th, at 10 a.m.

Camp - Bastrop State Park June 25-28 District VI YAD -- Boling Corn-

munity Hall, July 15th * * District VII - Training class for youth leaders and assistants, and interested members, to be held at Lodge 107, Floresville, on April 7th beginning at 10 am. Lunch will be served for those who attend.

District VII YAD - Sunday, July 22nd. Location to be announced.

SPJST

From The District Youth Counselors DISTRICT H YOUTH COUNSELOR

The skating party held February 18th was well-attended with 160 youth members and adults skating and about 50 parents and leaders looking on. It seemed that everyone enjoyed the afternoon even though it was a little on the chilly side.

We had 15 door prize winners this time and the winners were Dawn Sladik (29), Tanya Ruzicka (15), Keith Dlouhy (20), Sandy Machu (20), Elaine David (20), Keith Andel (24), Kim Robinson (visitor of 177), Lance Ebner (20), Lanette Pfieffer (48), Glenda Ruzicka (15), Sandra Motal (29), Merisa Janke (29), Paul Burrow (29), Shirley Slavik (72) and Sheri McAdams (29). We were happy to see the smiles on the faces of these winners and hope the rest of you will have better luck next time. Thanks to all of you who attended this youth activity.

The next item of interest for our district is the District II spring meeting, which will be held March 25th at Lodge No. 18 in Elgin, beginning at 2 p.m. This is a business meeting and there is no youth program planned this year, although we , will have our cake auction as usual. Each youth club will be allowed two items or cakes to be auctioned (if you have more than two items, they may be combined and sold together).

The proceeds of these cakes will go to each youth club who brought them, We wish to invite all of our members of District II to attend this meeting. We also invite the Supreme Lodge officers, legal advisor, editor, and their families to attend.

We would like to remind all leaders and assistants to attend the Statewide Youth Leaders' Seminar which will be held March 31st and April 1st at the Herrington Foundation Camp, west of Austin.

The weather seems to he getting

warmer each day and the grass will be getting green. This is the best and prettiest season of the year.

Let's all plan to attend the District 11 spring meeting. I hope to see you then.

Fraternally, Frank Klinkovsky Dist. II Youth Counselor

From The Lodge Youth Leaders LODGE NO. 117, ROBSTOWN

Dear Readers: The month of February has been a very busmonth. February 10th, the youth clublield a successful Valentine party. The Social Committee planned a fun-filled afternoon from 3 to 5 p.m.

The Scout Hut was decorated with red and white streamers, cupids and hearts; cookies, cupcakes, heartshaped cakes were all decorated for the occasion.

The games were planned well and they were much fun. The game, "Ice Blocks Across the River" was lots of fun. Newspapers were folded into squares and each contestant was given two squares. The object of the game was to get across the room without stepping off the paper, and keep on placing it ahead. There was a jigsaw puzzle, Valentine contest, balloon and fun contest, pushing a peanut across the room with the nose contest and "Pretty Kitty" game, also a homemade Valentine contest in two-age groups.

Regular monthly meeting was held February 17th. There were 38 members, 2 guests and 9 adults present. A pool tournament was held and folk dancing. Birthday people for February were: Angie Hrncir, Chris Vansickle, Christi Grossman, Stacy Barrett and Pam Mitschke.

Each member was asked to put out a poster advertising the car wash which will be held March 3rd, from 12 noon to 6 p.m. at Stonewall Mall Parking Lot; also on that date the Campbell's labels are to be turned in so they can be taken to benefit Dos Mundos Day School. The club has another project in force; it is the "United Cerebral Palsy" Drive. The members were given colorful containers that were supplied by Cerebral Palsy and the donations will be used for Johnny Rodriguez at the Rehabilitating Center, located in Corpus Christi.

Wednesday, March 7, 1979 February 21st, a group of 43 persons went by bus to attend "Holiday on Ice." The bus left the Scout Hut at 6:15 p.m. This show is always a sellout, therefore, the tickets were purchased in January. "Sesame Street" was especially enjoyed by the younger youth clubbers. Anyone who has ever watched those furry, funny muppets on television and the song "Sesame Street," will always enjoy seeing them on ice.

March 9th the group will attend "Oklahoma" at the Harbor Playhouse. The theme for the club is "Fun is Bustin' Out All Over" and this is exactly what it means. There are many fun things planned for next several months.

Fraternally, Betty Jurica Assistant YL -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 117, ROBSTOWN

Dear Members and Readers: Satuday, February 17th, Lodge No. 117 held its regular monthly meeting at 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The meeting was opened by President Brent Hrncir with the pledge of allegiance.

Frances McDonald read the minutes from the previous meeting.

Youth Leader Thelma Hrncir talked about the coming events: Feb. 21 -- Holiday on Ice Feb. 24 -- Movie Trip Mar. 3 -- Turning in Campbell's soup`labels for the Dos Mundos School supply project and car wash and read a review for the state production of "Oklahoma," which the youth club has reservations to see March 9th.

March 9th.

Assistant Youth Leader Kenneth Foerster talked about collecting donations for the March 4th Johnny Rodriguez Cerebral Palsy Telethon.

Assistant Youth Leader Betty Jurica encouraged all the youth members to start working on their YAD projects.

The meeting was attended by 38 members, 2 visitors, 3 youth leaders and 3 sponsors.

Fraternally, Kenneth Foerster Assistant YL

Letters From The Youth LODGE NO. 188, CENTERVILLE Dear Readers, The Centerville Lodge No. 188 Youth Club, "The Kikkers", held their monthly meeting February 18, follow-

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ed by a skate party. The skate party was a Valentine party of sorts because games and Valentines were exchanged.

Refreshments were served and skating resumed until 7:30 p.m. Any lodge members owning skates who would like to attend, we skate from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday afternoons.

Fraternally, Denise Easterling President (2-28-79)

-SPJST-

LODGE NO. 54, WEST

Dear Members, It's time again to remind you about our regular monthly meeting of Lodge 54 Youth Club, which will be held Wednesday, March 7th at 7 p.m. A social will be held after the meeting.

I hope to see a lot of you again at the meeting.

Fraternally, Bubba Sefcik (3-1-79) -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS

Dear Readers, At our February meeting, we talked about the anniversary program that we will have Sunday, March 18th. We would like for all the youth to be in the program so please be thinking about what you will want to do.

Fraternally, Lisa Reznik (10) Secretary (2-28-79) -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX

Dear Readers, Our last meeting was held February lath, 1979.

We would like to thank Warrenton for the Valentine card we received from them.

Some issues discussed were having a car wash to raise money, a future slumber party, and District YAD coming up in June.

For entertainment at the end of the meeting, we saw a film entitled, "Ma and Pa Kettle Go To Town."

Everyone seemed to enjoy this funny movie. We also will have a movie next month.

After the movie the door prizes were drawn and given away.

Fraternally, Denise Supak (14) Reporter (2-26-79)

OFFICER窶認ront Row: Dawn Fraizer, Ronda Elston, Suzanne Smajstrla; Back Row: Troy Keefer, Rick Smajstrla, James Lloyd.

LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON

Dear Members, In the month of January, the youth at SPJST Lodge No. 180 elected officers. The results were: President - James Lloyd Vice President - Rick Smajstrla Treasurer - Suzanne Smajstrla Reporter - Ronda Elston Sunshiners - Dawn Fraizer Ways & Means Committee - Troy Keefer, & David Wilganoski.

Fraternally, Ronda Elston (2-28-79) -SPJST-

LODGE NO.

84, DALLAS

Dear Readers, Our December meeting was held December 8th. After the meeting we had a birthday party.

Then on December 17th, we had our Christmas program and party. Everyone had a good time.

Fraternally, Eugene Reznik (10) Reporter (2-28-79) -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 117, ROBSTOWN

Dear Vestnik Readers, Lodge 117 had their monthly meeting February 17th. It was a cold day, so the meeting was called to order in the presence of a roaring fire

by President Brent Hrncir.

Youth Leader Thelma Hrncir talked about upcoming events like the "Holiday on Ice" trip, the car wash and the trip to see the stage production of "Oklahoma" by the Harbor Playhouse.

The meeting was concluded by

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refreshments and all the pool players going upstairs and having a pool tournament.

Fraternally, Matthew Foerster (2-26-79) -SPJST--

LODGE NO. 117, ROBSTOWN

Dear Youth Club Members, We had our regular monthly meeting Saturday, February 17th. It was cold and we built a fire in the fireplace. Boy, the warmth sure felt good.

We had a business meeting followed by refreshments to the records of Cotton-eyed Joe, Popcorn, Amos Moses, Jessie Polka and Herr Schmidt.

Fraternally, John Foerster

(2-26-79) -SPJST-

LODGE NO 117, ROBSTOWN

Dear Vestnik Members, Our February meeting was Saturday, February 17th. A report on our Valentine's party was given by Christine Nelson.

Matthew Foerster reported on who brought the refreshments.

The youth leaders reported on scheduled events for February and March.

Fraternally, Debbie Foerster (2-26-79) -SPJST-

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LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS

Dear Readers, Our February meeting was held Sunday, February 18th. There were twenty-two members present.

After the meeting we had a Valentine party.

Fraternally, Barbara Reznik (7) (2-28-79) -SPJST-

CANCER'S SEVEN WARNING SIGNALS 1. A lump or thickening in the breast ....or elsewhere.

2. A change in size or color of a wart ....or mole.

3. Indigestion or difficulty in ....swallowing.

4. Change in bowel or bladder habits.

5. Unusual bleeding or discharge.

6. A sore that does not heal.

7. Hoarseness or cough.

ITEMS OF INTEREST (Editors note: The following sent to us by Brother John Stasa is rather self-explanatory. I wish we could reprint the handwriting of Mr. S.L. Kostoryz to show our readers how perfect it was. He was, without a doubt, a devout Sokol and a brilliant man. I feel sure our readers will be interested; please read on).

CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS February 23, 1979

Dear Editor and Readers: In these days I have received some more letters which may be of interest to some readers, if they are printed in the Vestnik.

January 30th, 1979, I received another letter from Mrs. Augusta Folda, with the seven photos that represent part of the land that was bought by Mr. Stanislav L. Kostoryz in 1905 and 1906---8,000 acres; and in 1912, there were an additional 2,200 acres purchased.

Mr. Login Folda, a banker from Nebraska, financed some of this Bohemian Colony land. When Mr. Stanislav L. Kostoryz returned to Praha, Czechoslovakia in 1922, and Mr. Login Folda died in 1923, his son, Lamar Folda, took it over and continued in that enterprise.

In my searching for more information of the S.L. Kostoryz family and colonizing through my daughter Olga Mokry, I got acquainted with the Nueces County surveyor, Mr. Lad J. Herold of Robstown, Texas. Last summer I talked with him on the telephone and then mailed him some questions in a letter with a prepaid envelope. At that time he gave me the address of Mrs. Augusta Folda. The second letter I received was January 31st, 1979. It is enclosed with the material that I have received from Mr. Herold, the same day after 4 p.m.

He delivered it personally. Our conversation lasted two hours. I hope this material can be published when space permits.

I have made an effort to find out when Mr. Kostoryz was born, when he immigrated from Praha, Bohemia, to the USA, when he married and when he died. Mrs. Folda doesn't know and Mr. Herold, who was born in 1914, does not know either.

If anybody knows these dates, please let me know. It would help to

make this history more complete. ** S. L. KOSTORYZ Founder of the Great Northern Colony Near Corpus Christi August 7, 1909 Dear Friend Herold: Your letter received and noted. I think that you solved the problem right when you had decided to come here and see the country in its clothes.

My intention was to leave here for the North on the 15th, inst., but now I will remain at home to greet you. All that I would suggest, that you would' come as quickly as possible, so we can get back to Chicago to that "Sokolska slavnost" (Sokol Slet-Ed.) in time.

When you will reach Corpus Christi come directly to my house for you must be my guest when here.

In two days here you will see enough to form your conclusion and then we go together North.

Write me what road you will take coming here, so I can arrange my journey.

Yours truly, S.L. Kostoryz April 6, 1911 My Dear Friend Jaro: Your letter received and the enclosed note with it. I had a letter already written applying for those releases, but now, hearing from you, that your brother, Lada, is going to take that selected 80-acre farm, I'll wait a few days longer, so I could release that land all at once, and thus save a few dollars with it.

With reference to our new postmaster and your possibility to get a position under him, I wish to say that I am not much acquainted with him for he is a rather new man here, but my friend, Mr. Trask is his close acquaintance and, as such, promised me to assist us in our endeavor regarding the place.

Don't you think that it would be advisable to write him and call his attention to your application of the past? In your letter, state also, your linguistic ability as that, no doubt, will appeal to him a good deal. Besides I will speak to Mr. Clark Pease, our banker, who was really the power behind the throne. I think now you have a better chance to get a position here than you had under the last administration.

At present, we have an abundance of rain and, in fact, we had for some time. Our crops look very

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Wednesday, March 7, 1979 PHOTOS TAKEN JANUARY 14, 1933

Type of land before being cleared

Growing onions

Type of tenant houses on land promising and, therefore, everybody seems to be well satisfied. Especially, our Bohemian farmers have splendid prospects for crops, for their fields look like gardens well-attended to.

If your Caller (CC Caller) does not reach you regularly, notify me and I shall strike at the managers again, to rectify it.

Don't you think it advisable to advertise my Colony Lands in your

Bohemian newspapers and refer all inquiries regarding the land and conditions here to yOu? Of course, a comm. would be attached to it.

Let me hear of your ideas in this matter and, if all is satisfactory, then let us sail in.

With my best regards to all of you.

I remain yours, S. L. Kostoryz

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of the Assumption, and a member of SPJST Lodge No. 54, West; he was a member nearly 60 years, having joined February 9th, 1918.

Survivors include his wife, three sons, Jimmie J. Tobola and Ludvik L. Tobola, both of West and Henry A. Tobola of Grand Prairie; a brother, Will Tobola of West; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

May he rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Jan Vaculik --SPJST-

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY MR. LAMAR FOLDA Photos also show type and lay of land Exhibit "C"

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

(The following is an exact copy of the advertisement Mr. Kostoryz had placed in the northern newspapers Ed.)

The Resolution Committee of Lodge Jaromir No. 54, West, in behalf of our entire membership, wishes to express our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother,

CORPUS CHRISTI COLONY LANDS Consisting of 8,000 acres of the richest soil in existence and located within four miles of Corpus Christi and two miles of Corpus Christi Bay, are now offered for sale in small tracts at a uniform price of $50 per acre.

The cheapest land you can buy so close to Corpus Christi. Roads opened and graded and many pretty farms already established. The owner himself lives and farms on these lands and is always ready to assist those who need it. Come direct to S.L. KOSTORYZ, Owner, Corpus Christi, Texas HOME ECONOMICS Store oily rags in air-tight metal cans--discard when finished using them.

Since the late 1950's, the rate of divorce for couples with children is greater than for childless couples, reports Patricia Lamson, family life education specialist with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, The Texas A&M University System.

Salmonella infection risk increases in products containing raw eggs.

VINCENC [JIM] TOBOLA age 85, of West, who died December 24th. 1978 in West Hospital.

Rosary was recited Tuesday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West.

Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Wednesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West, with the Rev. Gene Shepard serving as celebrant. Interment was in St. Mary's Cemetery in West.

Brother Tobola was a native of Praha, Fayette County, Texas. He married Mary Marek in West on September 21st, 1914. He was the owner of the Best Theater in West from 1928 until he retired in 1971.

Brother Tobola was a member of the National Theater Owners' Association, a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church

We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 49, ,(Pokrok Rowena ), in behalf of our entire membership express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed brothers LUDWIG "L.B." BACA who died Mondy, February 19th at Shannon Memorial Hospital in San Angelo following a brief illness.

Services were conducted at 10 a.m.

Thursday the 22nd, at St. John's Catholic Church at Fayetteville.

Burial was in City Cemetery there under direction of Johnson's Funeral Home.

Born August 19, 1898, Brother Baca was the son of Professor Frank J. Baca, Sr. who organized the Baca Band and Orchestra in 1892.

He was married to Myrtle Frenzel April 2, 1918, in Fayetteville.

Brother Baca was an accomplished musician and composer of folk music.

He was particularly adept on the Baca dulcimer, an ancient instrument which is traditional in the Baca family bands.

He was a member of the original band until 1937 when he moved to Rowena where he organized and led the L.B. Baca Orchestra.

He moved to San Angelo in 1939, and lived there for forty years. He was a member of Holy Angels Church and the SPJST Lodge No. 49. He was also an honorary life member of the Knights of Columbus.

Survivors include a son, Larry B. Baca of Fort Worth; two daughters, Mrs. Maxine Blakemore and Mrs. Margie Page, both of Lubbock; one brother, Raymond Baca, Sr. of Fayetteville, three sisters, Mrs. Betty Tschiedel and Mrs. Annie Stastney, both of Fayetteville,, and Mrs. Julie Chalupa of Crosby; eight grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren.

Pallbearers were his grandsons, Terry Gardner of Merkel, Darrell Baca of Houston, Davis Moore of

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Wednesday, March 7, 1979 Lubbock, James Willhite of Midland, Dr. Dan McClain of Houston and Archie Ansaldo of San Antonio.

Resolution Committee: Mary Dusek Emil Havlak Pauline Shillner

ITEMS OF INTEREST CONSUMER FOOD NEWS

Best buys at Texas grocery markets this week include potatoes, dry beans and processed fruits and vegetables.

Mrs. Clyatt is a consumer marketing information specialist with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, The Texas A&M University System.

Price-quality trends this week are the following: FRESH VEGETABLES--Potatoes are among the most economical choices.

Dry onions have feature prices in some markets in spite of generally higher prices. Look for other "features" on broccoli, carrots, hard-shell squash, sweet potatoes and rutabagas--along with cabbage, still a good value for salads although its prices are higher.

GROCERY MARKET AISLES-Specials include processed fruits and vegetables, especially tomatoes and tomato products. Other sale items are tuna fish, soup and peanut butter.

Also, dry, beans, especially Navy beans (small white for baked beans) are plentiful.

FRESH FRUITS--No citrus shortage at markets yet, but prices are higher. Reasonable prices appear on apples, bananas, pineapples and pears. Avocadoes are plentiful enough to make the moderate-price range.

Strawberries from Mexico and Temple oranges show large supplies.

BEEF--Not many specials, except some on chuck cuts (use for pot roasts), ground beef, ground beef with soy protein and liver. For soup, a budget buy is beef shank and cross cut--with both meat and bone contributing to that economical menu item.

Also, buy a small tender steak. Cut in thin strips for economical Sukiyaki.

PORK--Look for slight price drops on Boston butt roasts, quarter-loins cut into chops, loin rib, loin halves, shoulder steaks and liver--in some markets.

CONSUMER WATCHWORDS: Consider meat alternates--but compare prices on them--including fish, eggs and cheese. Read labels for SIZE, and then compare.

COOKING KILLS BACTERIA

A safer method is any recipe which calls for cooking eggs, milk and cream in a double boiler, Mrs. Sweeten says.

That makes a custard base for the ice cream, and it aids in pasteurizing the ingredients.

Salmonella bacteria can penetrate an eggshell--through cracks or pores, but cooking will kill it, the specialist explains.

Reports from the Center for Disease Control associate outbreaks of salmonella foodborne illness with the ingestion of homemade ice cream prepared from contaminated, farmproduced, ungraded eggs, the specialist adds.

NEW 'SHARP EDGE' SAFETY TEST FOR TOYS

A new "sharp edge" safety test identifies sharp metal or glass edges on toys and other articles used by children that cause injury.

This regulation becomes effective March 24, 1979, reports Claudia Kerbel, a consumer information specialist with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, The Texas A&M University System.

TEST DEVICE

The primary test device in the new sharp-edges rule is a mechanism with a rotating spindle about the size of a child's finger and covered with tape.

If a toy's edge cuts the tape when held against the turning cylinder with a specified force, the toy fails the test, the specialist explains.

The toy can then be banned from sale and ordered repurchased from consumers.

STATISTICS

In 1977, there were an estimated 44,300 children younger that age eight who received emergency room care for toy-related cuts and scrapes, she points out.

Products intended for children younger than eight years of age caused 21 percent of the accidents.

Seventy-one percent were associated with products meant for youth age fourteen and younger but used by

children younger than eight, Ms. Kerbel adds.

ITEMS NOT COVERED

Children's articles not covered by the new rules are bicycles and full-sized baby cribs which are already covered by specific Consumer Product Safety Commission regulations.

Hobby and craft kits not intended for children under eight are also exempt, as are sharp edges on toys which must be sharp in order to work, the specialist says.

RAW EGGS POSE FOODPOISONING THREAT

Eating raw eggs may cause food poisoning.

Ungraded eggs, especially cracked or dirty ones, were the culprit in salmonella food poisonings recently- from "no cook" homemade ice cream.

"Salmonella food poisoning is a severe form of foodborne illness which causes symptoms similar to a '24-hour' virus," according to Mary K. Sweeten, a foods and nutrition specialist.

AVOID 'NO-COOK' ICE CREAM

"Homemakers should avoid any recipe which uses the no-cooking method for homemade ice, cream," she adds.

Mrs. Sweeten is with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, The Texas A&M University System.

Explaining the "no-cook" method, she says raw eggs and other ingredients are simply mixed, cooled and placed in a freezer.

AGRICULTURAL BRIEFS .. TAX CREDITS FOR LIVESTOCK POLLUTION CONTROL--People in

the livestock business may be able to receive increased tax credits for investments in pollution control equipment and systems, says an economist with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service. The 1978 Revenue Act increased from 50 to 100 percent the cost of pollution control facilities that qualifies for investment credit, providing a special five-year amortization schedule is used. The change became effective Jan. 1, 1979. .. accident control---Probably the No. 1 cause of slips and falls on floors is moisture on a freshly waxed floor.

Clean up spills immediately to prevent slipping injuries.

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A ja su synek z Polanky — tato pisen vas zve do hor severovychodni Moravy — na Valaisko.

Tento kraj ma zajimavou historii, ktera hluboce ovlivnila iivot zdejiich obyvatel a odrazila se sumoziejme i v lidove kultufe. Od 15._ stoleti do poloviny stoleti 18. po- volavala ilechta do zdejiich mak) osidlenych her pastille valachy z vychodnich Zasti Karpatskeho oblouku, aby to zavedli novy zpasob hospodaieni: nechovat ovce jen pro maso a keii, ale piedeviim zpracovavat ovci mleko na viborne syry. Osobity iivot postii0 se odraiel v jejich hudebnich projevech: dovedne si vyrethvali rezne paraly a dovedli brat i na dudy. V 17. stoleti se no Valaisku objevily housle a timbal, v 19. stoleti se rozrostl lidovy instrumental o klarinet a basu. Vznikl tok typ kapely, kteri udriuji valaiske soubory lidovich pisni a tonal dodnes.

Hlavnim rysem valaiskich pisni je jejich optimismus a bodri humor. Kiiifalove Cista lyrika rozkvetla nejvic v pisnich milostnych.

Zajimave jsou pisne z pfirody, ktere byly zpivany pii praci na poll, v lukach a ph pastve. Byly interpretovany rovnimi, jasnymi hiasy, aby dosahly co nejvetii dalky a dosahly all protejii kopce.

Z Zetnich valaiskich pisni, ktere piipominaji doby, kdy se no horskfch 6boEich pasta stada ovci, jsme vybrali jednu z nejznamejiich.

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(:Vem si ea, Eno za ic6u;) (:budei met dobra gaidiinu:)

(:A ja su cerka z Lideeka:) (:a ja si hledam syneaka:)

(:Ty budei mat a ja sir:) (:budem so spolem dobie mit:)

(:Za stodolenku za naiu:) (:tam by svedEalo salaiu:)

(:A ja s6 synek ledabyl:) (:eiZe mi nikdo nenabil:)

(:A ja bysem tam baEoval:) (:hezka dev4ata miloval:)

(:Ale sa za mac' iteluja:) mi zadeCka zmalujir)

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01lit. DOPI$OVATELIJ itiAD SLOVANSKA LOA OiSLO 66, WACO Vateni etenaki, bra.tki a sestry: Natii finorovou schazi zahajil nii pkedseda, br. Henry (Hank) West pfesne ve dve hodiny odpoledne.

Prapor ptednesli noside Larry Brem a James Yates; sub vernosti vlajce odfikali vtichni plitomni jakot i na8e spolkove hesla. Veichni frkedniel na svem miste ai na mnji malidkost nebot' jsem byl nelumen a za tyto zapisky dekuji • anglicke zpravodajce, sestfe Annie Hanut. Povstali jsme k tiche modlitbe za bratra Charlie Soukupa, odeiel no.. vednost 15. ftnom; poastalfrm vyslovujeme • hlubokou soustrast a zesnulemu bratru budit zeme lehkou.

Nesttevnilry jsme men bratra Vernon a sestru Rose Wood od ter du 35, Elk; daufeane, te se varn u nes lIbilo a le nes navetivite zase; jste vtdy vitani.

Byl dten protokol z minule sch0ze a pkijat jak byl napsin; dale byly dtene dopisy od bratra Leonard Mikesky, taj-pokl. Hlavni kadovny ohledne tech "Workshops" pro kadove fifedniky. Dale dekovacf dopisy od rodiny Monroe Kelinske, "March of Dimes", a "Cancer Society". Dale byl eten dopis ohledne 50-letfrch elenra a pro nedostatek informaci dopis byl adloten at do tatieti schtze k vyfizeni. Pak bylo odhlasovino clarovat dalkch $30.00 pro "March of Dimes", letos.

Bratr West mnartill a schOze tre tiho okrsku se bude konat u nateho fidu v nazi sini 29. dubna, tak si to pocznaete a pkijed'te veichni aby byla niveteva co nejvetAi motPak se pfikrodilo ku zprivam fedniku a za nae majetkovfr v$-bor podal zpriva brats Geo. Pauling, a br. Hank West podekoval mladeli za dar $150 ku zakoupeni vozidel pro tidle. Dale podali zpravy brat' Emil Hanut, Frank

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malu pozdravuji a veem pfejem brzke a trevale uzdraveni.

Dve rfiRely Zervene Mladet mela soutet Valentinokvetou podle sebe, vkch kogidka, ktere byly souzeny td nad nimi dva motklky mito sestrami: Angelina West, Rumodre jako nebe.

by Orsag, Emilie Kolenovsky a sou tet dokondila takto: prvni ‘ misto do Kam se jeden obrati, stala Veronica C'epak, druhe Karen tam se sdruhfr Wel — Shelton, tieti Terra Urbanek, etvrte Nejsou to dva motklky, Janice Stanislav a pate James Yatjen dve modre es.

Nejsou to dve raleky, Na revizni vfrbor (Auditing) byli porozkvetle v jafe, ustanoveni bratti Ed. G. Mazanec, to naieho det'atka Eugene Gerlich a Leon Hensel. Na rfitove jsou tvife. naladni vfrbor (Cheer) sentry A g — Josef V. Sladek -nesMazc,JulienHsl,Poly Gaidueek, Libby Parma a PhiloMiller. Na stunt vkbor (Griev ma a Frank Miller a sestra Dar- mena ance) bra.1-49 Silas Smith, Eugene lene Engelke. Veechny zpravy byly Gerlich, Weldon Galler, Leon Henpkijate jak podane: za zabavni sel a Bennie Engelke, na nemocen bor sestra Sue Pauling, za mlaciet sky* vkbor bratr a sestra Ed a Agsestra Libby Parma, ktere, povecle- nes Mazanec, Rose Parma a Matilla nem, te klub mlidege ad naeeho da Hanue a na parlementarni Euge ne Gerlich a Tim Urbenek. tadu navAtivili "Bellmead Nursing Nove eleny jsme pfijali tyto: JefHome" a darovali obyvatelum do- fery Scott Makovk, Jason Ray Kra mu Ve.noeni paklieky, dale ze meli mer, Billy Joe Makovk, Ignacio M. pizza vedeki a te koledovali na Va- Rodriguez, Tomas°, Rodriguez, Geo noce, tie darovali 30 saekil abytkch rge O. Vasquez, Sr. a George 0. od vanodniho vedirku "Salvation Vazquez, Jr., Douglas Lee Nors, Mi Army," dole re darovali penetite chael J. Weinberger, Spencer P. dary "Christmas Seals, March of Witten, Roger Allan Witten, RobDimes, rester Seals, Meals on ert E. Leghott, Kristy Tichel, Geo Wheels" a Domovu odpo- rge R. Wallace; doufame, te se jim dinku v Tayloru. Tak vidite, ze na.§ u nas bude libit a to ,budou nav§te klub mladete je velice activni a vovat na§e schOze. pracovitfr.

Sestra Darlene Engelke oznamiZa nemocensky vkbor podala la, ae pohtebni kvetiny zase stow. zpravu sestra Polly Gaidutek za ne ply v cene a navrhla aby jsme pfitomnosti sestry Ma.zancove; pra darovali tyto penize bud'to do navile., 'te Johnny Engelke mel ope- eich Dornovii odpoeinku anebo jifreel0m. Usnesli raci a te ut se hezky pozdravuje, nym te sestra Maurine Trefnk se take jsme se te v ibudoucnosti budem pomalu pozdravuje a Randall Sanr darovat $15 k ucteni pamatky naders, zet' tajemnice sestry Bon- Aich zernfelfrch bratra a sester na nie Pruitt, se naleza v M. D. An- Dornovy odpodinku anebo line taderson nemocnici v Houstone; pte- kove freely dle pfani rodiny. Dale, jem mu brake uzdraveni. Dale jsme ze na§e dubnova schlze pflpada na melt tyto nemocne kterkm byly po- Velikonoedni nedeli tak jsme se uslane pozdravne 'tarty. Sestra Geo- snesli poIadat nasi schazi druhou rgia Schroeder, Doris Glatter, Ka- nedeli; toti2 8. dubna zaeatek v ty Schroeder a bratfi Tom Schroe- dve hodiny odpoledne.

Sestra Rase Parma pfeeetla reder, James Moore, Randall Sanders a Johnny Engelke; vtichni se po- soluci za odeeleho bratra Charlie

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24 Soukopa a jeho rodine vyslovujem renal nejhlubli soustrast a bratru Soukopovi budit zeme Ithaca Narozeniny v imoru melt sestry Rose Parma, Libby Parma, Agnes Mazanec, Christine Cepak a bratti Bennie Engelke, Ray Orsak, Louis Macha a Jeffry Non. Dort pfinesla sestra Vicky Nors. Zazpivali jsme jim "Happy Birthday".

MAU schaze se bude konat 18. bfezna ve dve hodiny ocipoledne jak obydejne; doufame le se dostavi mnoho alert& Timto byla sch6ze ukondena a mladel mela ptipravenou zmrzlinu, chips a line zakus ky pro obeerstveni po schuzi.

Jelte jednou dekuji sestfe Annie Hanul za tyto zapisky a doufam, le jsem yam to pedal spravne nebot' se jelte necitim dost date; ta police je late ts.Uka tak to nejde tak jak vidy. (I3ratfe Hanue doufam, ae jit je yam oboum do tance. -- Red.) S bratrskjan pozdravem Otto Banal SPJST —

TAX ViE1.1COS Aneika Houdkovi Dues je koneene slunedno venku, ad le dosti chladno, ale piece le to lepli, nel kdyI podasi le Ale nevim, jak mole wavy dues do padnou, nebot' mam jen same smut ne zpravy. Minuly ttden mel pohfeb v Ennis pan John Blatek, kte rjr byl dlouho nemocny a brzy ode del za svkm dAratrem Joe. Obema byla smrt jiste vykoupenlm. Zanechal manieLka rozenou Ma6alikoyou a dve deery a dva syny, sestry a tfi bratry. Pohtben z kostela sv. Jana na htbitov sv. Josefa.

Vyslovuleme uptimnou soustrast po pozastaljm a jemu veent klid.

Druhy v Ennis byl pan Rudolf Jufidek 79 lety, mel poirfeb v sobotu za velmi Apatneho podasi. Jeho manlelka byla pry rozena Vranova, a zesnula pied mnoha lety, tale on III posledni leta se seatrou Rosie Jutlekovou. Jelte neditv no molt bratfi s nim mluvili a byl v dobre nrilade a najednou odelel tam, odkud neni nivratu. Pohtben tel z kostela sv. Jana a na htbitov sv. Josefa. Neni me znamo kolik deti mel, ani kolik sourozenca zanechal. Vyslovujeme rodine soustrast a jemu klid po svetsktch trampotach.

Do tfetice me byia sdelena po te efonu velmi smutne zprava, ktera read zarmoutila nebot' v Houstonu

aerate], minult ttden dobte znamt dr. Charles J. Rub, lekat, dobrY vlastenec a uptimny ptitel na l ce 16 rodiny lit vice jak 40 let. Byl rozen zde v Texasu a byl vychovan v texasktch AkaEtch pablite Schulenburgu a pak lel na studie na Karlovu universitu v Praze v ts.l.

Mnoholcrate narn vypravel, jak sklada.1 sve lekafske zkoutily pied prof. Ladislavem Hakovcem, ktert byl bratrancem me zesnule mamin ky. Pak ptijel zpR do Ameriky, po volal svou snoubenku a oleni1 se a zaCal provozovat lekafstvi. slim, le skoro 50 let byl dobrtm a svedomitjan lekatem v Houstonu a pracoval pry al do konce a veter pry jeate Ceti noviny a sledova1 televizi a srdedni mrtvice ukondila je ho divot v 78. letech. Zanechal svou mardelku Marii a n6kolik netefi a synovcii. Pohfeb pry bude v ponde if v Houstonu a pohtben brute P0 boku sveho bratra Vilema, ktert pied lety zemfel. Dr. Hollub byl ta Ice Menem SPJST po mnoho let. Od roku 1936 al' do 1948 byl honorernim teskosloven.sktm konsulem Houstonu a svYm kralanum vidy ochatne vytizoval zalelitosti vlelijakeho druhu ku spokojenosti vCech.

Byl to dobrjr, Atedrt elovek a jiste ho budou lido nostradat. Nate soustrast vlem pornastalkm a ptiteli na iemu pfejezne vedny mir v te texas ice zemi.

Take me bylo 4 e6eno, le ye zdellf Baylor nemocnici se naleza pan Viktor Zabolnik, kterjr onemocnel na srdce a zde musi byt leeen po nejakjr Cas. Pteleme mu brzke u zdravenl a navrat dam) do Emits ku sve rodine. A snad pan Stanley Vrla mel nestesti kdyi chtel ofeza.vat ty z16,man6 vetve stromft, ktere ts, boute v lednu zde pas ' obila a nejaktm pidem se snad velice patezal na oblieeji, tie musel vyhledat lekatskou pomoe, kde mu lekati seCjli oblidej. Proto, mill ptatele po zor na ty pilky, abyste neutrpeli zranent Bylo hlaleno takovjrch hodne. Pan Vrla jest Clenem tadu 130 zde.

Posleclni tkden bylo ye zdejCich novinach zpriva, le tellISOVe, hvezda sl. Navratilova ziskala behem 1978 sumu pd es 550 tisic dolartt svou luvu, a to byla uznana co sve tova, lampionka. Kdyl byla v Hollywoodu tak kdosi ji asi chtel odpomoci trochu od penez a teki ji, aby Ala tam do kterehosi obchodu kde mail pry na, prodej tenisovt "racquet" a Irdyl tam ptilla, talc

vynaCla, Ie tento se prodava za 5 tisic dolare nebot' jest ze sttibra.

Sl. Navratilova pry odmitla koupit, le pry nemysli, le by tento byl nejak prospant ji pomoci vyhrat 16Pe nal ten co nyni ma. Take 5 tisic dolara neni jen mala sums, Ie ano?

Minuly tkden se me dostaly do ruky tsl. noviny a byla jsem ptekvapena uvidet na pfedni stance v barvach fotku znameho krajana p. Otto HanuAe z Temple, ktery Toni s manleLkou t am byli navlteyou. Fotografie je pekna jiste bu , nebot' de zajimat zdelAi kralany nedivno pakne popsal to svou cestu a zalitky tam.

Paul Anna Brownova nedavno stravila nekolik cirri v nemocnici, kde podstoupdla zkoulky lekatske, aby vynaCli co ji vlastne schazi.

Jii je ale woe dome, a jell ptate16 ji Pfeil brake uzdraveni. Ona jest elenkou fr'..clu 84, a byla rozena Jelova.

Were jsem se dovedela o amrti p. Frank Kolarks. 48. leteho, ktery zemfel pry v petek minuleho ttclne a byl pohtben z katolickeho kostela sv. Jana v Ennis v pondeli 26. (more. Pan Kosetek neCt"astnou nahodou ptigel o livot zde v Dallas ale byl pohtben ve svem rodnem Ennis. Byl svoboden a zanechal etyti bratry Josefa a Louise v Chicagu, Leslie v Houstonu a Charlie v Arlington a dve sestry: pi. Mary keznikovou v Dumas, Tx., a pi. Agnes Kozlovsky v Mesquite, Tx. Jeho rodiee Josef Kairkovi lit zernteli pied lety a dobte jsme le man, i jeho decleeka a babieku Marulakovi. Jeho dva strjrcove Blai kovi tez zemfeli nedivno. Pozastalkm peal nale soustrat a zesnulemu veent klid.

S politovanim musim sdelit, te nal dobrjr ptitel p. Robert Durah ktery jiz bude oslavovat sve 91. nitrozeniny pflati mesic, se nyni nachazi v nemocnici Baylor a ptejeme mu, aby brzy se uzdravil a zas byl odrav jako dosud byl.

Bylo me feeeno, le tento tYden p. Calvin Chervenka byl pornvin aby ptedet1 oclbornt svclj spis ve Temple Independent Mrole ohledne historie deskeho naroda. Pan Chervenka jest znamenitjr historic a pry podal vAechny udalosti od drab kdy svetci Cyrill a Methodej ptilli do tech, al po president/a. Masaryka, col bylo velmi za.rmave a take ptitomni se jistr hodne pouCili.

Gratulujeme p. Chervenkovi a Igo

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ye stteclu 7. benne 1979 jeme mnoho daLkeh uspechi v jeho dulelite V nedell 25. iinora se konala tak zvana "workshop" v KJT sini zde ✓ Dallas za, fidasti dlenu spolku KM KJT a nekterYch krajan*, kteti se zajimaji o to museum.

Me pozvaly sestry pi. Dybalova a Kuderova abych piiela a itkla jim nee° o krojich. Tuto schezi zahftjil pfedseda KJT p. George Velek, ktery ptivital plitonme a zadal Usti vytiatek z knihy, kterou snad sepsal dp. fivreek v anglicke fedi, a Via se to piontil desko-moravakech a jmenuje se Dejiny L'ieske.

Popis cesty do Ameriky a strasti a elvizele rocliny Augustin Haiduekoye zde se pekne poslouchaly. Pak ritni jini krajane detli ze zap'ske historie jejieh rodidii a pntrodi40, co zkusili, nein se domohli svych farein a obydli v da,trnch lotech. Druzi zas se rozhovotili otom, jak se tehdy bavili vespolek a jak ✓letech minulYch potadali tak zva ne platformove taneeni zabavy, zviagte pit svatbach. VAe to bylo zaJhriave a pro nmohe to WIG neco, o dem neaten vedomosti pted tim. Nakonee me poditdall, abych stielibe neto a krojich z toskoslovenska. Tak jsem jim tekla co vim o krojich z tech, Moravy a SWvenska.

Byla tam tit jedna sleena z texaske university, ktera vee zapisovala a tekla, ae ji v5e zajimalo, i ty vystavky v ptedsini sine. 2 ibych Vas mill etenejti, jestli mate nee° k darovani, t ak ptineste to do sine a oni to pea* vystavi. A kdo by mohl darovati nejaky ten dolarek, tak by utednici historicke spolednosti deli si patidit neJake ty skhne (showcases) pro ostatni veci, litere nutne pottebuji a byli by Vain feem velmi vdednL Preto nezepomentel Take jsem jim vysvetlila, de pekne parek panenek ktere stal na stolku, byl ptistrojen mladou pi.

Dybalovou. Tyto panenky vlastne dasti jich) me pied dasem zaslala pi. Marie ftihovit ze San Antonio, se dadosti abych je darovala na nejak krajansk* poidnik a le pettily kdysi jejim detem, ktere byly vnoudata zname spisovatelky Vlasty J'avotiche. Mlada pi. Dybalove. se me zeptala, jak by raely bSrt ustrojene a Ja ji vAe vysvetlila a one pak velice krasne panenky zkotoviLa, udelala telidka nave, vee ptipasovala a novesta a 5thej z

herskohradiAt'skeho kraje se ye skit ni moc hezky vyjimaji. Musim podotknout, ze na sini KJT jid maji nekolik pelinYch skfini ye ktereh jsou vystaveny veelijake ptedmety jako panenky, kraslice, maloverie misky a flue veci ze stare viasti.

Pak ye dvou druhYch maji vystavene hudebni nastroje jako cymbal, harmoniky a rezne stare veci jako stare 5ici stroj, prace a pod. Mill pfatele, jestli mate dome veci ze stare vlasti anebo tea z dab pion,YrskYch zde a nemate to komu dat, prosim darujte to historickemu spolku KJT, oni yam za to jiste budou vdeeni a druzi Tide se pote5i podivanim na pamatne veci.

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Ueme se Cesky Let Us Study Czech Lekce desita -- *Lesson No. 10 (TENT — READING Read the following exercises and words out LOUD with your parents or friends.

Student a studentka Pavel je student. Vera je student ka. Pavel a Vera jsou studenti. Pa vel nem& pelt, ale Vera ma pew.

Dnes Karel neni ve 5kole. On je doma. Ma rymu. Nat uditel davi pozor kdyi piteme na tabuli. On vole na Wm: "Nedelej chybu! PIE spravne!" Zitra je svatek. Studenti budou dome.. My za marne svatek.

Slovnitek — Vocabulary Pavel — Paul Vera — Vera Karel — Charles vat -- your

kdyi — when chyba — error studentka — student (Fern.) studenti — students dnes — today zitra — tomorrow neni — isn't svatek — holiday volati — to call de,vati — to give ryma — cold na5 — our spravne — correctly pie, -- write! budou — will be (3rd. person pl.) pi5eme — we write diva pozor — pay attention Nedelej chybu — Don't make an error!

Mluvnice Grammar 1. The First Conjugation: The verbs that belong to the first conjugation generally end in "ati".

In the above vocabulary there are two such verbs, "dant" and "voleti". To conjugate them we take off the ending "ati" and add the verbal endings as follows: davati — to give Singular 1st person: davam — give 2nd person: divas -- you give 3rd person: dive, — he, she, or it gives Plural davame — we give clivate — you give &wail —, they give 2. The negative verb in Czech Is formed by prefixing the particle "ne" before the verb.

Example: "ne" plus the conjugation of "bYti", to be.

Singular 1st person: nejsem -- I am not 2nd person: nejsi — you are not 3rd person. neni — he, she, or it is not.

Plural nejsme — we are not nejste -- you are not nejsou — they are not Note that the third person singular is different. It is "nen!" instead of the evpected form "neje" Homework 1., Read aloud the reading exercise several times and translate it.

2. Copy the vocabulary into your notebock and memorize it.

3. Conjugate the verb "volati".

4. Review all of the previous lea'

26 sons that have appeared in the Vestnik.

Pohadka Byl jeden ten dival pfialy mytky, zapiskaly, pavoudicove tancovali.

Ptibeh kocour velikk to byl konec muziky, mytky se vim ulekly, tup — do dirky utekly.

SPAIT —

Asi to nail etenifi se pamatuji na prof Frantu Buriana, kterk vidy povzbuzoval rodiee aby hledeli uCit sve deti desky mluvit, ettit, zpivat dist, atd. Zde je o nem pojednani z Casopisu "Jednota" vy divan v Duravaru, Jihoslovensku.

Prasim ptedtete si to pozorne.

K 20. vfrodi umrti prof.

Franty Minima . . .Pfed raYmi =sky stoji dlovek &ova, ktery vithu ctnosti mel.

Jeho vzicna smysly prahly, aby nam oei otevtet V dalku zamytlene hledi: "Ket duch myth lidi se mktisii" I tam, kde len blecly zablesk zfel. dmkchal, by se v plamen rozhakel.

Vfelou svou duti vlastenec, krajansky pole len zurodiiuje.

Prvni zelene oseni firody nove, svou laskou nezmernou opatruje.

Smelejti, vtelejti plany se rodf.. .

Uryvek z b&sne M. PokorriePattizicove Svou delti haseti kondi Marie Po korn&-Palizkov& slovy test 3 eho pomace. test jeho pamitce, test jeho dilu. Dilu, ktere nebylo jeete dostatedne zhodnoceno, dastatedne oceneno. Dilo, ktere stejne tak, jako mnoho znamenalo v dobe sveho vzniku, ma mnoho co fici i duet ku. Pamatku prof. Franty Buriana snad nejlepe uctime, kdyt se vratime k jeho at do konee 1vota pedlive psankm pounamkam. Jednu z nich nedivno objevil v poefistalostt profesom Burton prof. Josef Matutek. Datum chybi. ale neni to viibee dOletite, protote to, co napsal o Detskem koutku pied vice net 20 lety, plats doslova i ones pro N& koutek. . V prve fade by bylo zahocino zvyitt podet odberatehl. Moir'iosti k tomu jsou, vidyt ani vtechny ktere navAtevuji nate Ceske Akaly, Koutek neodebimji. A kolik je deti v mistech, kde desk& kola neni a kde by pave detake &thy by-

vt&Tratt lo detem nejvice zapotfebi Na tech nekalik odlitnYch Ceskych pismen by si deti zvykly, jen kdyby jim nekdo trochu poradil a ze zadatku ttebas s nimi Ceti. Miami() se tak sveho dasu v Uljanku. Uditelka, kte ra neni take a neuei na Ceske Alto le, diva, sykrn deskkm zaktm Koutek. Zahanbuje tirn rnnohe Ceske rodiCe a mnohe funkcionate natich spolku. My se nestarame, aby se km*1,16' dite deske nauCilo Cesky List a aby Cesky Cetlo. A eterrifske krou tky i nate mentina rna privo si za kladat1 I dospeli by v Koutku nasli pro sebe, a kdy nic 31neho. nal' by v nem sve mlidi, a to take stoji za tech mizernYch pet

Co se uze St

dinartl. (Forovnal jsi to, rally dtens dnetni cenou pozn. red.)

Zde by nate kmjanske spolky hly vykonat mnoho. Nejen shinenim novkch ptedplatite16. . . 0 spolupract literarni a pomoci mo ralni darmo u nas mluvit: to se u n&s lehce neclovolit!

Koutek ma vkznarn veltick, obzvlatte pro nate tkoly. UCebnice je potfeba dopinovat detbou Casovou, seznamovat taky s natim kmjanskkm tivotem. V Koutku maji nate deti ptiletitost uvefejriovat sve prace, cvidit se ve psani a my tolik pottebujeme lidi, kteti by dovedli new na.psat i kteti by new na,psat chteli.

ICdyt se jednau otkrAli znameho aeakeho spisovatele a navinatte Karla tapka,, kdy si koupi automobil, jak to jit byla v Praze tenkrat moda. Capek pry odpovedel: "At budu moci krcnne vozu, ve kterem se dim tidit take viz, co je pfede mnou a vtz, co jede 3a mnou:" Jini zase Mali, ze je nejbezpeenejti jizda "po skYch", tedy paly. Ale ani to neni pravidlo. Pfed automobilem, netesti moderni doby si dlovek neat fist ani v posteli. Sveddi o torn take tento snimek, ktery jsme neclavno pofidili na rozcesti nedaleko benzinove pumpy v Doi Daruvaru . Obti naklacini vaz s vlekem, kterk stet zaparkovany na svahu v autobusove zastasky, se znenadani v noel uvolnil a sjel s kopeCka do nejblittiho sou sedstvi. Projel plotem, pfejel pits zahradku a ttitern domku se dostal doslova do latnice nic netuticiho majitele domku. Ka2.dy si jiste dovede pfedstavit idek nateho olnaruvaxskeho krajana Lojdy, kdyi mu pied poatoll baz pozdravu zastavi takove, obluda.

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GYMNASTIC PROGRAM — 7:30 p.m.

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MST CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY NOTICE: Standing announcements of lodge meeting dates are published in the Bulletin Board section. * * Lodge No. 4, Hallettsville Sunday, Mar. 11 — Lodge meeting.

2 p.m.

— SPJST — Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood Friday, Mar. 9 — Soma'.

Friday, Mar. 16 — Social Saturday, Mar. 17 — Tri-County CB Club public dance, 8:30 p.m.

Friday, Mar. 23 — Social Saturday, Mar. 30 -- Social SPJST — Lodge No. 13, Dime Box Saturday, Mar. 10 — Casuals Saturday, Mar. 17 — Telstars Saturday, Mar. 24—People's Choice Saturday, Mar .31 — Debonaires April 27 — Family Night for members and their families Movie and light refreshments — SPJST — Lodge No. 15, Buekholts Wednesday, Mar. 14 -- Lodge meeting, 7 p.m.

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No. 16, Bila flora Sunday, Mar. 11 — Lodge meeting, 1:30 p.m.

— SPJST — Lodge No. 18, Elgin Saturday, Mar. 10 — Hi-Toppers Sunday, Mar. 18 — Battle Dance; Joe Patek vs. Ellinger Combo Saturday, Mar. 24 — Lee Roy Matocha Sunday, Mar. 25 — Hosting District II meeting Lodge

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Lodge No. 24, Cyclone (Flag Hall) Saturday, Mar. 10• Moods Wednesday, Mar. 14 -- Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 17 — Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five Saturday, Mar. 24 — Bell-Prater wedding dance; Debonaires Sunday, Mar. 25Kocian-Marek -wedding dance; The Vrazels Saturday, Mar, 31 -- Roy Robins and The Availables (Dress Regulations: Dresses and pantelate for women — men: no blue jowls.)

Lodge No. 25, Ennis Saturday, Mar. 24 — Country Boys Saturday, Mar. 31 — American Sunrise — SPJST — Lodge No. 29, Taylor Saturday, Mar. 10 — Debonaires Saturday, Mar. 17 — Fritz Hodde Saturday, Mar. 24 — The Innovations — SPJST — Lodge No. 30, Talton Sunday, Mar. 25 — Hosting District VI meeting — SPJST — Lodge No. 33, Bleiblerville Sunday, Mar. 18 — Chicken stew dinner served, beginning at 11:30 a.m.; stew-to-go, at 11; bring you own containers. Barbecue on the bun will also be served. Stew: $1.25 per bowl —SPJST--

Lodge No. 35, Elk Saturday, Mar. 10 — Country Me dallion Sunday, Mar. 11 — Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 17 — High Noon Saturday, Mar. 24 — The Casuals Saturday, Mar. 31 — Felix and The Country Sensations —SPJST-SPJST Lodge No. 38, Kovar Sunday, Mar. 11 — L ndge meeting refreshments — SPJST — Lodge No. 39, Bryan Saturday, Mar. 10 — Blue Vest Saturday, Mar. 24 — Country Combinations — SPJST — Lodge No. 47, Seaton Saturday, Mar. 10 — Gilbert Kautz Orchestra Sunday, Mar. 11 — Battle Dance, 4 to 10 p.m.; Vrazel Polka Band vs. ' Joe Patek Orch.

Tuesday, Mar. 13 — Choral practice 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Max. 17 — The Cloverleaf Orch.

Sunday, Mar 18 — RVOS No. 5 meeting, 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Mar. 20 -- Board of Trustees' meeting, 7 p.m.

Coming — Friday, Mar. 23, the popular Casuals, playing modern country for all ages: 8 to 12. Doors open at 6:30. First appearance at Star Hall for this 'Out-West Country Dance." Dress: Western or casual wear; no hats, halters or tank tope.

Saturday, Mar. 24 — Jimmy Nemec

and The Music Masters Tuesday, Mar. 27 — Choral practice 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 31 — Jerry Haisler and The Melody Five.

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

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Lodge No. 54, West Sunday, Mar. 11 — Lodge meeting social, 3 p.m.

— SPJST — Lodge No. 66, Waco (Linden Hall) Saturday, Mar. 10 — Jerry Haisler's Melody Five .

Saturday, Mar. 17 — Vrazel Polka Band Sunday, Mar. 18 — Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 24 — Blacky and The Country Gentlemen Saturday, Mar. 31 — Wedding dance EVERY SUNDAY — GAME NIGHT. 7 p.m.

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Lodge No. 74, Lovelady Saturday, Mar. 10 — Country Co binations Sunday, Mar. 11 — Lodge meeting, 3:30 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 17 — Music Masters Saturday, Mar. 24 — Texas Travelers Saturday, Mar. 31 — Lone Star Express GAME NIGHT EVERY THURSDAY, 7:30 Dm, (All of our regular Saturday night dances are from 9 p .m, to I a.m, The lodge phone number is 544-8200.

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Lodge No. 79, Corpus Christi Thursday, Mar. 8 — SPJST Lodge meeting, 7 p.m.; Sokol, 8 p.m.

Friday, Mar. 23 — Sandy's Six Pack Saturday, Mar. 24 — Pavelka Band Saturday, Mar. 31 -- Gary Davis Band SPJST —

Lodge No. 80, Holland Saturday, Mar. 24 — Moods - SPJST — Lodge No. 81, Needville Sunday, Mar. 11 — Hosting the District V spring meeting — SPJST Lodge No. 84, Dallas Saturday, Mar. 17 -- CountryWestern Dance; Jerry Hargrove and band Sunday, Mar. 18 — Lodge No. 84's Anniv. Dinner and Program 12 noon

Wednesday, March 7, 1979

31 Lodge No. 180, Burleson Friday, Mar. 9 — Lodge meeting — SPJST -Lodge No. 181, Montgomery County

Lodge No. 160, San Angelo Sunday, Mar. 11 — Annual barbecue and meeting at St. Ambrose Parish Hall, Wall, 4 p.m.

Family (hale Nights every Thursday.

— SPJST — at 8 p.m. Conroe Ballroom, — SPJST -Lodge No. 172, Pasadena Lodge No. 183, Mid-Cities Saturday, Mar. 10 — Donnie Wavra Sunday, Mar. 18 — Lodge meeting, Saturday, Mar. 24 --- City Polka 2 p.m. at the Clubhouse ArlingBoys Res. lodge meeting, 2nd Wednesday of ton Downs Townhouse. 386 each month. Dances 9 p,m, to 1 km, Westview Terrace, off Fielder Socials every Thursday, 8 p,m,, and — SPJST — Saturday at 2 p.m Lodge location: 911 Shaw, Phone 4799358.

Lodge No. 184, Moulton Supper served from 5 to 8 p.m Breakfast — SPJST Wednesday, Mar. 14 — Lodge meetis served at our Friday and Saturday Lodge No. 177, Academy night dances and at all special dances. ing at the lodge bldg., 7 p.m.

— SPJST — SPJST Saturday, Mar. 10 — Sage Brush Lodge No. 187, Round Rock vs.

Jody Jay's Silvertones Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth Sunday, June 3, 1979 — Grand Saturday, Mar. 17 — The JourneyThursday, Mar. 8 — Ladies' Circle opening and dedication of new men vs. Bill Waits' Goodtimers meeting, 10:30 a.m. hall. Details forthcoming.

Saturday, Mar. 24 — The Gentres Friday, Mar. 9 — Frank Kucera SPJST-Friday, Mar. 30 — The Starlites (Trsfd. to L.180,Burieson / Saturday, Lodge No. 189, BryanMar. 31 — Catfish Band Sunday, Mar. 11 -- Reg. monthly College Station Ted and Neal Harding meeting, 2 p.m.

Second Wednesday each month — Sunday, Mar. 11 -- Lodge meeting Saturday, Mar. 17 — 4th Degree Youth club meeting, 8:30 p.m.; adult Saturday, April 7 -- J. C. chili cook K of C St. Patrick's Day Dance; meeting, 7:30 pm, out, bake sale and hot dog Game Night every Tuesday at 710 Bill Kucera's Ozechmates p.m. Kitchen is open, stand, Fellowship Grounds, on Saturday, Mar. 31 — Lodge dance, (Dress Policy: No hats, no raggy or dirty Tabor Rd. Frankie Vrla Orch. of Dallas clothes, no shorts, halter tops, midriffs or SPJST shirt tails out) ---SPJST — SPJST — Lodge No. 107, Floresville Lodge No. 178, Longview-Kilgore Marek-Burns Sunday, Mar. 25 — Hosting District Friday, Mar. 9 — Lew Phipps Orch.

VII meeting POHREBN't DOMOV Saturday, Mar. 10 — Southern Con- SPJST V hodine zarmutku najdete tort Lodge No. 112, Guy u nas nejlepai pohtebni obFriday, Mar. 16 — Lew Phipps Orch Sunday, Mar. 18 — Lodge meeting Saturday, Mar. 17 — Wind River sluhu a cent' levne.

- SPJST — Tat proditvame pohfebni poSunday, Mar. 18 — Lodge meeting Lodge No. 130 Dallas & Sokol El** Friday, Mar. 23 — Lew Phipps Orch Akan! — od 1 mesice do 80 rokti Saturday, Mar. 10 — Czech liar- Saturday, Mar. 24—Something Else Ambulance ve dne v noei Friday, Mar. 30—Lew Phipps Orch. vesters Saturday, Mar. 31 — Wind River Saturday, Mar. 24 — Vrazels MAREK-BURNS (Dress Code: Women — dresses, evening Family Dame Nights every Friday and FUNERAL HOME Sunday, 7 p.m. pantsuits Men coats, 1•1481‘ suits, — SPJST — shirts inside trousers: no blue Plank) Bill Marek a Bill Burns Lodge No. 179, Warrenton --SPJST--Box 225 — Ph. 697-3661 Sunday, Mar. 11 — Lodge meeting, Cameron, Texas Lodge No. 135, Ennis 2 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 10 — Jodie Mikula -- SPAT — Lodge No. 142, Houston Friday, Mar. 9 — Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.

— !PAST — Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth Saturday, Mar. 10 — Disco Dance Sunday, Mar. 11 — Lodge meeting, 3 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 24 — Texas State Volleyball Tournament, followed Disco Dance Lodge No. 87, Temple Friday, Mar. 9 — Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

— SPJST -Lodge No. 88, Houston Friday, Mar. 9 and Sat., Mar. 10 — The Guy Lombardo Orchestra Saturday, Mar. 17 — Gilbert Kautz Friday, Mara 23 -- The Telstaxs Saturday, Mar. 24 — Knights of Dixie Saturday, Mar. 31 — Vrazels Social every Thunda y night at 8 p.m.

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