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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 USPS — 658480 APRIL 25, 1979 VOLUME 67 NUMBER 17

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK If this editor is not mistaken, the week of April 22nd to the 28th is designated to give credit to secretaries of our executives, officers and other officials in responsible positions, in various businesses. Although my wife, Maxine, is not a paid secretary as such, I feel I owe her, as well as all of the other secretaries, especially in our SPJST Society the following recognition they certainly deserve. Secretaries, especially if they are knowledgeable, sincere, efficient and careful can certainly help a person doing a job for any organization to use their time more effectively. Recently I read what an executive of a large organization (although he was not an editor) had to say of his secretaries; it follows in part: Time is really our greatest asset and this includes proper and profitable useage of secretarial time. Whether the operation is a one-person practice or a large central core agency, it is incumbent that secretaries and bosses alike respect the time problem and if this is not handled properly, the girls might as well play games.

My experience is that the training responsibility is a two-way street. We must learn to expect and follow certain procedures if we are to expect maximum results from the ground rules we layout.

In order to more thoroughly understand the importance of time as it relates to our subject, let's examine what I refer to as the "time thieves."

1) Some old buddy drops by (especially if you have a ground floor

THE OPTIMIST'S CREED Promise Yourself: To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.

To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet.

To make all your friends feel that there is something in them.

To look at the • sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true.

To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best.

To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.

To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to greater achievement in the future.

To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile.

To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others.

To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, too happy to permit the presence of trouble.

—The Family Circle location on the main drag). This is sometimes a tremendous problem. Just because your car is there, it is very difficult for the secretary to explain that you really cannot see him. Even though old buddy is a client or prospective client, if he is not scheduled into the day's activities it is potentially a time-wasting situation and problem.

2) Sometimes nuisance phone calls from solicitors, people asking for donations of your time, contribution requests, and brokerage people wanting you to sell their deal. Your secretary needs to learn how to deal with these situations while not offending certain people.

3) The grand art of paper shuffling.

There must be some great psychological hang-up that plagues an executive to make him want to check his junk mail, and study reports, instead of getting out the desk rake and attacking. This type of non-productive activity should be conducted on down time and the best way to control the problem is to instruct your secretary to put those items on your desk only once a week, like late in the afternoon.

4) Unnecessary, unprofitable, non-business related activities during the golden hours---such as selling tickets, getting your car washed, making bank deposits and a million other things that can catapult you through the day with zero accomplishment. Any activity you persist in which does not directly or indirectly relate to your main business thrust should not be programmed into your day's activities and if a chore can be done by a secretary, then it should be.

5) Poor calendar organization. This can be a real problem because it takes a skill to schedule appointments and planning sessions so gaps do not occur thus permitting the intrusion of the above problems. This is where a good secretary can really earn her salt. My

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

Res. 778-3720 JERRY M1KULAS, JR., Financial Secretary — Res: 773-2950 R. B. LESIKAR, Legal Adviser P. 0. Box 248 Temple, Texas 76501 Telephone (AC 817) 773-2171 LIBRARY, ARCHIVES, MUSEUM Otto Manus, Curator Res: 773- 5294 — Office: 773-1575 DIRECTORS: JOHN A. HUBENA, Dist. I Res.: AC 713 968-3937 P.O. Box 308, La Grange 78945 HENRY VITEK, Dist. II AC 512; 859-2549 P.O. Box 67, Granger 16530 CYRILL (SID) POKLADNIK, Dist. III—AC 214; 741-1874 (Office) Res. 824-8072 2924 Elm St., Dallas 75226 STANLEY BROZ, Dist. IV AC 915; 442-3271, Lowake, Tx 76855 LOUIS MANUS, Dist. V AC 713; 862-6866 (Res.) 2525 West T. C. Jester Blvd.

Houston 77008 MATT S. VANEK, Dist. VI AC 512; 578-2687 1109 Northg4ei Victoria, Tx 77901 BOB BAYER, Dist. VII AC 512; 393-6960 or 736-4666 Route 2, Box 154A Irlonevitle 71114

PUBLICATION COMMIT 111•1 DISTRICT III — Edward Mazenec, Chmn.

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

Route 7, Box 834 — Lubbock 79401 DISTRICT I — Melvin H. Skrabanek, Sec. PO Box 270 — Caldwell 77836 DISTRICT II — Ruby L. Bolton 1017 South 23rd, Tem ple 76501 DISTRICT V — Tommy H, Lostak PO Box 194 — Danbury 77534 DISTRICT VI — Sophie Dybala Star Rt., Box 10A — Ganado, Tx 77962 DISTRICT VII — Emil Z. Matula 303 Gayle — San Antonio, Tx 78223 BY-LAW COMMITTEE JERRY MILAN — Chairman 8208 Lakeside Dr. — Fort Worth 76135 MRS. THELMA HRNCIR, secretar y 10610 Stonewall Blvd.—Corpus Christi 78410 STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR MRS. DOROTHY MASSEY, PO Box 100.

Temple, Tx 76501 — Res. Phone 773-3101 STATE FIELD MANAGERS SILAS H. SMITH — PO Box 100, Temp le, Tx 76501 — Phone AC 817; 773-1575 Home Phone 817; 756-3427 GENE McBRIDE — PO Box 100, Temple, Tx 76501 — Phone AC 817; 773-1575 Home Phone AC 817; 859-5855 DISTRICT SALES REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 1 Bennie P. Trcalek — Route 3 Caldwell. Tx 77838 — Ph: AC 713; 272-8146 DISTRICT 11 Lad. J. Zatop ek — 2605 W. Avenue Z Temp le, Tx 78501 — Ph: AC 817; 778-3067 DISTRICT III Alvin Nesuda — Sun Ridge Road, Route 5, Ennis, Tx 75119 — Ph: AC 214; 875-7790 DISTRICT IV (Temporarily Vacant) DISTRICT V Mrs. Evelyn Mikeska, 10126 Moorberry Lane Houston. Tx 77080 — Ph: 713; 468-3126 DISTRICT VI Edwin Smaistrla, 305 Birchwood Dr., Victoria, Tx 77901 — Ph: AC 512; 573-7679 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Tillie Valchar — Route 1, Box 83 Jourdanton, Tx 78026 — Ph: AC 512; 784-3202 DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT 1 Melinda Wilson — P.O. Box 2, Centerville, TX 75833 Phone: 214 536-2851 DISTRICT II Frank Klinkovsky — 1503 E. Central Temple, Tx 76501 — Ph: AC 817: 773-4801 DISTRICT III Ed Karnes — 11012 Genetta Drive Dallas, Tx 75228 — Ph: AC 214: 270-3176 DISTRICT IV Mrs. Ed. Heisler — Route 1 Seymour, Tx 76380 — Ph: At 817: 868-3309 DISTRICT V Richard S. Wahlberg 10506 Mayfield Rd., Houston, Tx 77043 — Ph: AC 713: 468-2497 DISTRICT VI Mrs. Frank Brdecka — Route 1. Box 150 Rosenberg, Tx 77471 — Ph: AC 713, 232-2085 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Maxine Pavliska — Route 2, Box 151 Floresville, Tx 78114 — AC 512: 393-2030 Unsolicited materials for publication cannot be returned unless sufficient postage is attached. This includes pictures. The expense of publishing engagement and wedding pictures must be born by the sender.

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secretary is great about calendar activities and she knows not to schedule anything of a non-productive nature.

She even tries to schedule an easy task after what she feels might be a potentially trying appointment.

6) The knowledge gap. Becoming knowledgeable in the areas that really keep me performing in more necessarily complicated areas. * *

To all secretaries who are a great help to their people who probably refer to them as their right hand, this section of this editorial is dedicated to you. Many secretaries make their official superiors look that much more efficient. It is well to keep these things in mind. * Our office has, recently, received a very nice letter from Faye Wilson, one of the students of the Czech class in Del Mar College in Corpus Christi. The letter states, in part, that the end of the school year is fast approaching and that many of the students would like to retain, and improve upon, the knowledge they have gained. Quote: (Between now and September we would like to have access to reading material which would not be too difficult for us.

While the "Ucme se cesky" column is excellent and serves a good purpose, it would be nice if the Vestnik could print some easy-to-read Czech fairy tales or short stories. Many of us find that, in general, the present Czech section is still above the reading level of most of the class. Possibly Czech classes in other cities are having the same problem.)

This editor realizes the fact that some of the articles in the Czech section are probably above the reading level of the ability of most of the students and, to comply with their requests. will try to print articles which will be beneficial to them in learning the Czech language, more efficiently and better, more easily.

We have received a Citanka by Karel Smerhovsky and Dr. Josef Slajer from Praha, Czechoslovakia which is a very elementary book and, from these stories, you can learn the correct usage of the language. The first one we will print will be the familiar "Three Bears." Read it slowly and carefully and you can learn a lot. Notice how the male, female and baby bears' names change in the Czech language, etc.

Encourage the youngsters to read this too.

Would our students and readers like to know your editor learned to read

I Wednesday April 25, 1979 Czech correctly? Let me tell you: Our father ordered 30 books written by Zane Grey translated to correct Czech when yours truly lived on the farm at the age of 14 years. The first book: (Jezdci purpurove stepi) "Riders of the Purple Sage," read by the light of a kerosene lamp, took this writer one month to read-a little each night. Then it became easy. Remember, where there is a will, there is a way! More power to all of you!

When at the Lodge No. 47 meeting in Seaton we found out that a group of musicians entertained at the Lions Club affair in Temple and called themselves a group with an effort to preserve the polka music in this area and our information was that their group was the best-liked and most-appreciated of all the entertainment. More power to you!

FROM THE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE Re: SPJST History Dear Members: This is to bring you up to date on the status of the SPJST History that I am compiling. Things are moving rather slowly, particularly insofar as lodge histories are concerned. I do appreciate the lodges that have thus far submitted material for this project. As I pointed out recently in the workshops, every effort will be made to have this project completed by the time of the next convention or as soon as possible thereafter. I also stated that if there is a protracted delay, it might be due to the lack of lodges sending in their histories.

I had previously sent out a letter to all lodge presidents, together with an outline of information desired, concerning the local lodge histories. I handed this material out again in the recent workshops.

I am hereby requesting that all lodge histories be received here in the Supreme Lodge in my office by the end of this year, if at all possible. This would include the current picture of the lodge officers, after the elections in the coming annual meetings. The only

S exception to this would be those few lodges who hold their annual meetings and elect their officers in January of 1980; these would have to be submitted later.

The following listing shows the lodge histories that have been received AS OF 3 APRIL 1979. In some instances, I have indicated what has thus far been received from that particular lodge.

Remember that we have certain information here that we are NOT requesting, and that was listed on the information outline sent out over a year ago. If your lodge is not among those listed below, or if the information received thus far is incomplete, you need to take steps to see that this is sent to my office. I especially appeal to the lodge presidents in this matter.

One final note: If we fail to receive your lodge's history, there is a good, chance that only the name and number of your lodge will appear in the final book version, together with when the lodge was organized and a list of the charter members. So much of this information about local lodges is available ONLY within the local units, so that if we don't receive it, it cannot be included. Please help us on this one phase of the hiStory; the other chapters are coming along slowly but surely.

Fraternally, Nick A. Morris 1 Fayetteville 5 Tioga 9 Snook 14 Wesley 15 Buckholts 18 Elgin 23 Moravia 24 Cyclone 25 Ennis (Picture of old hall received only) 28 East Bernard 29 Taylor (Hall pictured received only) 33 Bleiblerville 39 Bryan 45 Shiner (old hall picture received only) 47 Seaton 49 Rowena 51 Ellinger 56 Corpus Christi 66 Waco 79 Corpus Christi 84 Dallas (Picture of original hall received only) 88 Houston 92 Ft. Worth 107 Floresville (Nothing received except a list of the presidents from 1912 to 1977, which was not requested) 112 Guy

130 Dallas (Picture of original Sokol Hall received only) 133 San Antonio 135 Ennis 161 Jourdanton (No hall picture) 173 Galveston 179 Warrenton

FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE Dear Members: Recently State Field Manager Silas Smith conducted insurance sales classes in District III in the following order as indicated in the cutlines with the accompanying pictures.

A total of seventeen sales representatives and seven guests attended these classes.

We would like to remind the sales representatives that in addition to receiving personal notification, class dates are also in the Vestnik.

Fraternally, Bernard M. Gebala Vice President, SPJST

REPORTS DISTRICT V SALES REPRESENTATIVE'S REPORT FOR MARCH, 1979 Congratulations to all the sales representatives in District V for doing an outstanding job for the month of March for a total of 50 applicants and $470,000 in sales. Keep up the good work for the remainder of the year.

Our winner in District V for the month of March is Brother Sidon Tumis of Lodge 142, with four applications for $63,000 in insurance sales. Congratulations, to you! Let's see who will be next month's winner.

The prospects are all waiting for someone to just give them a call; there are so many people who still have no type of protection.

We have added two new sales representatives to our district ,snd they are Sister Helen Bryson of Lodge 175 and she has made her first sale on the night of the training and this is great. Keep up the good work, Sister Bryson. Brother Arnold Spencer of Lodge 88 is the other sales representative. To both of you lots of good luck out in the sales fields; there is more room for more sales people and ever yone knows our area is Continued on page 6

VtSTN fit DISTRICT III AWARDS BANQUET

Jeanette Smith District III Sales Champion, 1978 38 Members --- $609,000 [Plaque of Appreciation] Application-a-Month Club 67 Months; $50 Bonus President's Club 38 Members --- $609,000 [SPJST Ring or Cash Equivalent Award]

Alvin Nesuda District III Sales Representative For Efforts of District III Total Insurance Written --- $3,545,000

APPLICATION-A-MONTH CLUB WINNERS; [12 Through 60 Months]

Ed Mazanec 21 Months [Desk Pen Award] No Picture Available Angeline West 13 Months [Desk Pen Award]

Hugo Kocian 55 Months [Desk Pen Award] Application-a-Week Club 74 Weeks [Barometer Award] Underwriter's Club 145 Members --- $411,500 [$50 Bonus Award]

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Ruby Pavelka 29 Months [Desk Pen Award]

Mary Renfro 37 Months [Desk Pen Award] Application-a-Week Club 42 Weeks [Barometer Award] Pacesetter's Club 32 Members --- $162,000 [$25 Bonus Award]

No Picture Available Daniel Nors 42 Months [Desk Pen Award]

APPLICATION-A-MONTH CLUB WINNER; [123 Months]

Emil Petr 123 Months [SPJST Ring Award] Pacesetter's Club 25 Members --- $113,500 [$25 Bonus Award] APPLICATION-A-MONTH CLUB WINNERS; [124 Through 192 Months] X5

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Ruth Krizan 173 Months [$75 Bonus Award]

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Joe Krivanek 141 Months [$75 Bonus Award]

Johnnie Krizan 155 Months [$75 Bonus Award]

Johnnie Galdusek 164 Months [$75 Bonus Award] Pacesetter's Club 26 Months --- $245,000 [$25 Bonus Award]

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James Pavlicek 180 Months [$75 Bonus Award] Underwriter's Club 34 Members --- $250,000 [$50 Bonus Award]

Johnnie krajca 184 Months [$75 Bonus Award] 12 Members --- $132,500 [$25 Bonus Award]

Edwin Holub 192 Months [$75 Bonus Award] Pacesetter's Club 20 Members --- $126,500 [$25 Bonus Award]

PACESETTER'S CLUB WINNER [$100,000 Written or More]

Frances McBride 11 Members --- $105,000 [$25 Bonus Award] Continued from page 3 growing very fast.

These are your sales representatives in District V who helped make our quota for the month of March: Helen Bryson (175) Frank Dolezal (88) Jerry Ermis (88) Helen Filipp (139) Pearl Hanka (88) Louis Hanus (88) Helen Hegwood (88) Mildred Holeman (88)

Della Kadlecek (88) Leroy Kamas (81) Geraldine Kucera (162) Georgia Lostak (91) Vlasta Machann (172) Glenn McKay (170) Alvin Melnar (142) Evelyn Mikeska (88) Frances Olexa (88) Sidon Tumis (142) Thank you all!

Those of you who still need help, please call me or write and I will be happy to help you. There are so many

of you who need help, also a lot of you still do not know how to program your prospect insurance.

Those of you who didn't make a sale last month are missing the enjoyment in helping someone. You know that the SPJST has so much to offer its members and we are a family Society and have all kinds of benefits.

Let's all see what we can do for our lodge, district and the SPJST because whatever we do out in the field is what counts : how many people we get in touch with is what means a lot to the

Wednesday April 25, 1979 Society. This is the only way we can grow: through our sales representatives who are working real hard securing new members. To you who have not writ ten any sales, please take the dust off your rate books and get busy and try to make a sale for the month of April; it will be all appreciated.

Let's not forget what SPJST stands for: Benevolence, Humanity, Brotherhood, Fellowship and Love. Let's all try to work closer together for a better Society. We should all be proud of what our ancestors did for us and also to preserve our Czech language. We should be proud of our Czech people and what they did for us and we also need to encourage our young people to study the Czech language in school.

Let 's keep this in mind and all try to do our part. The SPJST appreciates what we, the sales representatives, do.

Thank you for a wonderful month and, at any time, you need any assistance, please feel free to call or leave a message and I will return your call as soon as possible.

Fraternally, Evelyn Mikeska, FIC District V Sales Repr.

-SPJSTDISTRICT II SALES REPRESENTATIVE'S REPORT FOR MARCH

Louis Koslosky 89 1 1,500 Katherine Bedrich 72 1 1,000 Norma Cavanaugh 20 1 1,000 Melvin Steger 29 1 1,000 Marcia Sulak 174 1 1,000 Here's hoping everyone had a happy Easter.

Fraternally, L. J. Zatopek -SPJSTDISTRICT VII SALES

REPRESENTATIVE'S REPORT FOR MARCH, 1979

Brother Roy Hranicky was the No. 1 sales representative for March, 1979.

We have sold $122,000 of insurance to 19 members for the month of March.

This is very good!

Insurance Sold For January, February and March

Name Lodge Mem. Amount Roy Hranicky 137 25 $203,000 Helen Pavelka 117 2 52,000 Pauline Bayer 107 3 43,000 Roy Haag 185 1 25,000 Beatrix Parker 185 1 20,000 Frank C. Sacky 79 4 1.7,000 Thelma Hrncir 117 3 17,000 Tillie Valchar 161 3 7,000 Alfred Kalmus 133 1 5,000 Lydia Myska 147 1 5,000 Clifton Trlica 3 26 4,000 Frankie Campbell 133 2 2,000 John Stasa 79 1 1,000 We had another good month in Viola Mazac 1 133 1,000 March in District II, with 65 mem- Henry Sralla 1 107 1,000 bers for $496,000 in insurance sales. Maxine Pavliska 107 1 1,000 In the first quarter we sold 219 Gordon Hrabal 185 1 1.9S0 members for $1,654,500 in insurance 54 $405,000 Total sales.

This is excellent work!

The three top sales representaWe will have three classes coming tives were: 1. Norma Andel - 3 members for up in June, 1979 at 7:30 p.m. at the following locations : $96,500 June 18--(Still Pending on Loca2. Chester Shmoldas - 20 memtion) bers for $88,000 June 19--Corpus Christi Lodge No. 3. E. J. Gelstman - 3 members 79 for $65,000 June 20--Floresville Lodge No. 107 Sales for March were: I urge all of District VII sales Norma Andel 24 3 $96,500 representatives to attend at least one Chester Shmoldas 74 20 88,000 of the three classes. Remember, it's E. J. Geistman 24 3 65,000 for your benefit; there is always a 6 57,000 chance to learn something new and Albin Machu 29 1 50,000 review the past.

Raymond Prasatik 155 Janelle Mogonye 18 2 37,000 Thanks so much for all your good Ladis Navratil 87 4 30,000 work and effort. Remember, it is Anna Hejl 48 4 20,000 certainly appreciated.

Willie Dusek 177 6 16,000 Fraternally, 4 10,000 Dorothy Massey 177 Tillie Valchar 1 10,000 47 Vallie Zavodny -SPJSTMichael Kaiser 1 3,000 29 OFFICIAL CHARTERING 2,000 47 1 Willie Kohutek CEREMONIES FOR 2,000 LODGE NO. 183, MID-CITIES AT 1 Lillie Mikulas 47 1 2,000 29 Amelia Pokorny LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON 74 2.000 2 Mary Svoboda MAY 20, 1979

DISTRICT I SPRING MEETING Dear District I Members: Our annual spring meeting will be held on Sunday, April 29th, at the Silverwings Ballroom with Lodge 169 as host. Please make every effort to attend. It is your district and can only be as active as you make it.

Fraternally, Donnie Victorick Dist. 1 President AGENDA DISTRICT I MEETING Registration: 1 to 2 p.m.

Meeting called to order at 2 p.m.

Pledge to American flag Welcome by Lodge 169 President Tribute to departed members Roll call of lodges Reading and approval of minutes Correspondence Treasurer's report Director's report Sales representative's report Rest home director's report Youth counselor's report Supreme Lodge report Youth cake auction Old business New business Election of officers and installation Selection of site for next meeting Announcements Adjournment -SPJST-

LODGE

NO. 107, FLORESVILLE

Lodge 107 held its regular monthly meeting April 1st, 1979, at 5 p.m.

President Bayer called the meeting to order and Roxanne Bayer led the members in the pledge to the flag.

Roll call was answered by all officers.

Minutes were read and approved as read.

A treasurer's report was given and a report from the financial secretary was heard.

Albert Sralla took out additional insurance and new members accepted were Megan Snow and John Sterling White. John Burleson made the motion to accept the new members, and Liz Bielefield seconded it. Motion tarried.

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MEMBERS RECEIVING 50-YEAR pins at the District VII spring meeting. L to R: Lodge 107 Floresville President Bob Bayer, who made all the presentations, to: Petrolina Hrbacek, Anton Svoboda, Marie Zidek and her husband Ed Zidek, all 50-year recipients. On the stage are, L to R: District VII Secretary Betty Jurica [partially seen], District President Helen Pavelka, and District 1st Vice President Viola Cabla. Two 50-year members Emma Zidek and Anton Marek were not able to be present. [Photos submitted by Sister Pauline Pavliska]

OFFICERS OF LODGE 107, L to R: President Bob Bayer, Vice President Rex Purchis, Financial Secretary Phyliss Purchis, Secretary and Reporter Pauline Pavliska, Youth Leader Polly Bayer, and Treasurer Henry Sralla.

Youth Leader Polly Bayer reported they had just returned from the youth leaders' retreat in Austin. The class was great but the weather was very unpleasant. District VII YAD will be held in Robstown, the location was not definite. A training class is to be held in Floresville, April 7th. Camp is to be at Val Verde. She also reported she had attended Longhorn Recreational Lab. She taught making wood jewelry. She also stated that a lot of help was needed on the bus fund.

Thank you notes from the Floresville Nursine Home and the American Heart

Association were read. The Teenage Peanut Squares danced in their square dance costumes. Their program was well appreciated.

An invitation from the Robstown Youth Club to spend the day at the beach on the 21st of April was read.

Several cars of youngsters are planning to go.

Lodge No. 107 had five members eligible for their 50-year pins; two of these members did not attend the meeting to receive their pins, so they were presented at a later date.

President Bayer gave a report on the

LODGE 107 PRESIDENT Bob Bayer [left] presenting Brother Alvin Hrna an "Appreciation Plaque" for 16 years service as financial secretary of Lodge 107, Floresville.

District VII meeting and also gave a financial statement on the outcome of the dinner.

As this time, I would like to express thanks to everyone who donated toward the dinner. Everyone was very generous in donating the food and also in helping serve the meal. This is always a very big job but with the cooperation of everyone, the job gets done easily. I am not going to mention names for fear of omitting someone's name and hurting some feelings so I will just say thanks to all for everything.

After the youth club meeting all the Youngsters enjoyed an Easter egg hunt end refreshments. Prizes were won by Kimberli Svoboda, Jeff Svoboda, Annette Dzuik and Jennifer Hrna.

A $10 donation in memory of Pauline !iliculka was given by the Bob Bayer imily to the Memorial Fund.

Lori Hrna won the door prize.

Refreshments and a social followed he meeting.

The next meeting will be held May 6th at 4:30 p.m.

Everyone try to attend because we are to make some plans for the summer meetings.

Fraternally, Pauline S. Pavliska Secretary/Reporter -SPJST-

LODGE

NO. 5, TIOGA

Dear Members and Friends: Our regular lodge meeting will be held Sunday afternoon, April 29th at 2 p.m., at the home of Mrs. Mary Hejney.

Bring your dominoes and, after the meeting, enjoy some good games and fellowship.

Fraternally, Lorene Schroeder

Wednesday April 25, 1979 LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Dear Readers, Clifford Tomastik has just returned from a trip visiting with our SPJST State King Donnie Lueck and his family. The family moved to Hendersonville, North Carolina. Donnie misses Texas but, most of all, he misses the dances at Academy and he misses his SPJST friends. He told Clifford to tell everyone hello and he will be glad when he can see all of us again.

Fraternally, Pat Tomastik -SPJST-

LODGE

NO. 177, ACADEMY

Dear Readers, April 11th the meeting was called to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. Members recited the pledge; then President Hutka asked if there were any members or friends on the sick list or if anyone knew of anyone who was in need.

It was reported to the members that our Kitchen Chairman Juanita Ramm was in Scott and White Hospital.

Juanita was having some tests and is doing well; she is expected to be home soon. Juanita, we missed you at the lodge and we certainly missed you at the meeting. Juanita does a great job with the kitchen and we miss her.

Jerry Tomastik introduced our great friend and a member of the SPJST Lodge No. 80, Irma Handrick. Irma lost her beloved husband, Al, recently and she stayed the night with us. She enjoyed attending the meeting and seeing old friends and meeting new ones. Come again, Irma.

The roll call of officers was held and all officers were present.

The minutes were read and approved by the president and by the members of the lodge.

The Board of Trustees met April 4 with much discussion; some old and new business was discussed. The trustees discussed having the dance floor sanded and the bad places filled' and for the floor to be waxed and buffed. A kitchen grill was discussed and it was discussed to not have as many Friday night dances as we have had in the past. The entrance foyer was discussed again. With all the rains we have had lately, there have been no leaks, so this has been taken care of and now we can move forward and complete this project. There were several other items submitted by the board members, Otis Beck, Jerry Tomastik, Welbert Ramm, Rae Lisenbe and Bill Hutka.

9 Youth Leader Bettye Hawk gave the youth report. She reported they had a guest speaker who spoke on drugs ; also, that Jerry Tomastik donated $75 to the youth club; the youth club and their leaders most graciously cleaned the Temple Dragstrip. Following the cleanup, a barbecue supper and homemade ice-cream followed. A Six Flags trip is also planned for this summer, so our youth is working hard and doing many things. May I say, also, that the youth club cleaned up the parking lot and the roadways around the lodge; they did a fine job and we are proud of them. Thanks to the youth club and Leaders Bettye Hawk and Curtis Hawk.

All committee chairmen gave good reports with much progress being made. Thanks to all the chairmen and all for their fine help. Everyone is most graciously appreciated.

Resolution Committee Libbie Bartek stated that get-well cards and flowers were sent to Louis Driska who was in the hospital for surgery and is doing fine and is at home now; also flowers and card were sent to Juanita Ramm.

The Party Committee consisting of Jackie Beck, Frances Love and Dorothy Driska brought forth some ideas for a party; after much discussion, it was tabled until the next meeting.

Under new business a motion was made and seconded to have tile put on the floor around the dance floor, along with the front entryway to be finished and behind the bar to be tiled. This is a big step forward and it will certainly improve our lodge building. Mr. Calvin Broton was given the job and promises to do us an outstanding job, so after we get our tile and the dance floor updated, I am sure everyone will see a great improvement.

Curtis Hawk made a motion for the lodge to donate savings bonds to the first and second place winners for selling the most tickets. The motion was seconded by Rae Lisenbe; so get busy kids and sell these tickets, look what you can win.

New members accepted into our lodge were Duane Lee Meredith, Carol Ann Meredith, Cheryl Rene Meredith and Larry Duane Meredith (these Merediths have certainly been working at our lodge, the youngsters joined the youth club and the parents have helped out on many occasions ; we appreciate this very much), and Bobby B. Williams, Ronald Lee Moore, Jr. and Vencent. Lyle Hilbers. A motion was made to accept these new members, and the membership accepted them by affirmative vote.

The three transfers were Lee Roy Fuchs and Hank Lee Fuchs from Lodge No. 24 and Patricia McQueen from Lodge No. 7. A motion was also made to accept these transferees, and the membership voted to accept them.

Thank you for joining Lodge No. 177.

Then a motion was made to adjourn with a happy hour to follow.

Fraternally, Pat Tomastik Reporter -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 79, CORPUS CHRISTI

Dear Members: We held our monthly meeting April 12th. The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. and we were led in the pledge of allegiance by President Frank C. Sacky.

The following officers were absent: Secretary Monta Foster, who is home convalescing and Vice President Anna Marie Moss, who is on vacation.

Nineteen members and one guest were present at the meeting. At this time I would like to ask the members, who came to the hall and do not join us in the meeting, to please do so at our next meeting. We need you.

Minutes from last meeting were read and approved.

Our annual picnic to be held May 20th, was thoroughly discussed. We will have a barbecued sausage dinner instead of beef barbecue. Tickets are $2.50 pre-sale and $2.75 at the door. All members present were given ten dinner tickets to sell. Sister Millie Elzner has the dinner tickets in case you run short or want to buy them.

Sister Georgia Ann Kubala will be in charge of the Country Store. All members are asked to look through their old things to donate something.

Sister Kubala requests all donors to price their items and also to put their name on it, so it may be returned if not sold.

Brother John Stasa will have a table to display anything of interest. If you have somethng you would like to display, get in touch with Brother Stasa.

Your items will be returned.

Brother Roy Peal and his capable crew will man the barbecue pit.

We want to thank Sister Helen Pavelka for helping us out a lot. She has lined up 24 dancers to entertain us and is in the process of getting more.

Our next meeting wi ll he held the third Thursday in May (17) at 7 p.m., instead of the second Thursday, because of a prior booking.

We have one month before our picnic so let's all get out and sell tickets and talk it up.

Jerry Elzner Reporter

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CLEANUP WORKERS of Lodge 68, Nelsonville who took time out to pose for the photographer. Front row, L to R: Ona Faye Shupak, Mrs. Edwin Kamas. Next row, L to R: Beatrice Andreas, Mrs. J.H. Hardge, Schell Kuehnert, Edwin Kamas, Edwin Shupak. Back row, L to R: Edmund Andreas, J.H. Hardge, Mrs. James Bonham and James Bonham. Also, helping the cleanup but not available for this picture were Mrs. Loris Briles and Mr. Edwin Janosky. [Photo submitted by Brother Edwin Karnas] LODGE NO. 68, NELSONVILLE

of them with a 50-year membership pin.

The following members were honored: Dear Members: Anton Bily, Jr. Our lodge is going to have a chicken Harry Drawe stew supper and dance at the Olga Elsik Nelsonville SPJST Hall in Nelsonville Erwin Gieptner Saturday, May 12th, with country-wesMarie Kalousek tern music provided by Mike Lyons and Milton Kalousek Leavin' Home band. The chicken stew Rosie Kostom supper will be served at 5 p.m. (and also Eman Kostom stew will be served to go); the dance will Naomi Kostom be from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., so come out T.J. Malina and enjoy yourselves with us at the Fr. Matela SPJST Hall in Nelsonville. We will be Anna Peters looking for you and help you have a Sidonia Prewitt good time.

Andelina Repka There were several lodge members John Repka doing some spring cleaning at the Fr. J. Sevcik premises recently and we would like to Vlasta Stasta share our activity with the other lodge Ad. L.C. Tannich members and readers. Our lodge is Vlasta Zobal active and we do care about keeping our Sisters Mary Tilich and Florena property attractive. (Refer to the picture Taake brought in a beautifully accompanying this letter.) decorated cake which was served during Fraternally, the social following the meeting. "The Edwin Kamas Invitations," a well known quartet, President sang several numbers.

Brother Tim Kostom presented a -SPJST-plaque to Brother Frank Dvorak for his LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON many years of loyal and faithful help to HIGHLIGHTS OF APRIL MEETING the Hlahol Dramatic Club and the lodge. "Brother Dvorak painted the f he 50-year members were honored beautiful murals in our lodge which at our April meeting. President Jerome many people have admired. The Ermis read the names of the honorees membership gave him a standing while Lynn Pflughaupt presented each ovation.

VESTN1K In giving her report Sister Ellen Gill stated that, since it was her last report as financial secretary, she would like to thank everyone again for all their help and support in the 13 years she has had this position.

All committees gave good reports.

Chairman of the Board Ez Zalmanek reported that the Board of Trustees is working on plans for the new building.

Members on the sick list were Frances Walla, Ed Kadlecek, Calvin Cordes, Helen Hegwood, Leslie Higgs, and Vlasta Stasta who was ill but is now better. President Ermis stated that Brother and Sister Faltisek, who are both at the Needville Rest Home, are missed very much by everyone at our meetings.

Brother Tim Kostom, making a special report for the Dramatic and Choral Clubs, stated that the Lodge 88 Czech Concert Orchestra and the Choral Club were well-received at the Main Street Festival and have been invited back for next year. Brother Calvin Chervenka has contacted Brother Kostom regarding plans in the making for "Texas Czech Expo '79."

District Director Louis Hanus reminded members to return their subscription card for the Vestnik to the Supreme Lodge. He stated that the Supreme Lodge is now sending information to the directors one week prior to their quarterly meetings, giving them time to study it. This is very helpful to all concerned. Brother Hanus urged the members to make more effort to get the youth involved in lodge activities.

Guests present were Mrs. Albina Hilsher and Mrs. Adolph Tannich.

Door prize winners were Sister Wanda Kennedy, Brothers Warren Havemann and Frankie Sembera.

Fraternally, Viola Cox Secretary -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON Our April 5th meeting got underway at 7:30 p.m. with the pledge of allegiance being led by Brother Doug Stanley.

All officers were present.

We had a very good turnout of members with 30 being present; keep up the good work.

President Dennis Barabas called the meeting to order and all the chairman of the various committees gave their reports.

Sister Sandra Barabas read the minutes from the March meeting. They

Wednesday April 25, 1979 were approved as read. [ A letter was read from Brother George Rippin, who due to his job change, made it necessary for him to resign from floor chairman and trustee membership. The lodge was sorry to hear this, because Brother George has given many long, hard hours to the lodge. The lodge welcomes John Jimeney to replace Brother George and I'm sure he will do very good in the position.

Sunshine Committee Kitty Rippin reported she had sent cards to the following people: Laddie Rejcek, a sympathy card, for the death of his father, V.P. Rejcek of Mertens, Texas; get-well cards were sent to Marcus Hampton, Garland Payne, William Harrison, Dorrita Keefer, Tina Kettler, Karen Janek, Alvin Nesuda, Albert Sulak, Shelly Cox. To all of the people we wish a speedy recovery, from the lodge members.

The lodge voted and accepted eleven adult and three youth as members.

They are Jess Walter Taylor, Jr., Alice Moline, William D. Stanley, Ben J. Welch, Leo Mitchell Keating, Martin Lee Dolby, Julius Psencik, Jerry Sessums, Shirley J. Taylor, Walt Gregory Taylor, Bruce Alan Taylor; and three youths: Michell Psencik, Robert Psencik and Justin A. Moline. To all of you a big welcome!

Now, I want to remind all of you readers of the Vestnik everywhere about the chartering of Lodge No. 183, Mid-Cities May 20th. Let's everyone turn out and make it a great success for our sister lodge. The very popular "Rollin' With The Flow," band will be playing for the dance. Everyone in Burleson is looking forward to the big day.

Our next regular meeting will be held on May 3th at 7 p.m. All of you members keep on coming to the meetings because that's what keeps our lodge going.

See you then.

Fraternally, Doris Smajstrla Reporter -SPJST--

LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR Dear Members: Sunday, April 8th at 4 p.m. President Edwin Adamek called the monthly meeting to order.

Edwin Adamek and Brady Johnson presented the flag and led the members in reciting the pledge of allegiance.

Everyone remained standing for our deceased Sister Annie Kovar.

11 Secretary Mike Kaiser called the roll of officers and all were present. He also read the minutes of the previous meeting.

The treasurer's report and property report were also given.

The audit report for the last three months was read by Sister Edith Schiller and showed everything in good order.

New members received in our lodge are: Crystal Gayle Pokorny Glenn Andrew Marek Gertrude Safarik Charlie A. Bucanek Katherine Annette Lawhon James Walter Lawhon Ruby Lee Bishop President Adamek thanked everyone for coming to the District II spring meeting at Elgin. He was elected District II president at the meeting.

It was brought up in our meeting about spending too much money on mileage taking the youth club to different functions. After much discussion, a motion was made to buy a bus for the lodge to be used for the lodge members and the youth club.

Youth Leader Melvin Steger reported that they had 46 members present at their meeting, plus six adults, four visitors and two new members. They attended a retreat at Camp Herrington near Lake Travis which was real good.

Elected District II flag bearers at the District II meeting were Ronald Marx and Randy Manley. The youth members plan to attend the Ice Capades in Austin Saturday, April 14th. They are also selling screwdrivers for $3 each; anyone interested in buying some are to contact any youth club member.

Sister Annie Mucha reported the senior members had a nice time at their last social and that they plan to go to Temple in June for their monthly social.

A motion was made to stripe the parking lot, gravel the parking area farther out and also burlgar-proof the windows and put in steel doors.

Our May Fete is coming up Sunday, May 6; practices have been held.

Kolache will be sold plus barbecue sandwiches. It will start at 3 p.m. with crowning of the two queens. Grand march will be at 6 p.m. and the dance will continue until 10 p.m. with music

by Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six; so make your plans to attend.

An Easter egg hunt was held for the children after the, meeting.

Door prizes were won by Lydia Jansen, Edwin Kovar and Herbert Riethmeyer.

Our next meeting has been changed to Friday, May 4th at 8 p.m.; the youth

club will meet at 7 p.m., since Mother's Day falls on the second Sunday in May. Fraternally, Ila Mae Jansky Reporter -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON

Dear Brothers and Sisters: I promised, in my last report, to bring you more news so I am writing because a covered dish supper will precede the next lodge meeting Monday, May 7th.

The supper will honor the former active youth club members who are graduates from high school this year. This will begin at 7 p.m. when supper is served; a guest speaker will address the graduates as well as other lodge members and the regular lodge and youth club meetings will follow at 8 p.m. as originally scheduled. Be making plans to attend the next lodge meeting and the supper beforehand. Sisters, prepare your favorite dishes: meats, casseroles, vegetables, salads and desserts for the supper. Everyone will enjoy the fellowship, also.

We hope to see you all Monday, May 7th, 1979 at 7 p.m.; especially the graduates and their families.

Fraternally, Dorothy Pechal Reporter -SPJST---

LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Dear Members: The April meeting was called to order

by President Edwin Marek.

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

A thank you note was read from Willie Haisler.

Board report was given by LaVerne Cabla; after discussion, it was approved.

Brother Ben Zabcik had new Rules and Regulations printed up for the members. There was much discussion on the R&Rs before they were approved.

It was also discussed by members to have a vote by the members to decide whether or not to let new and transferred members into the lodge; from now on all will be voted on.

Brother E.J. Giestman will be in charge of buying a new water fountain.

There has been a committee appointed to donate funds to different needy organizations; those on the committee are Bill Sebek, Doris

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12 Svoboda, and Bobby Hoelscher. Also, Billy Smetanka said the youth needed to be helped also. There will be $1,000 set aside for the donations.

The chairmen of the committees gave their reports for the month and quarters; all reports were approved.

Nelda Marek passed out the premium refund checks.

Those lucky ones winning door prizes were: Boys---Rodney Marek, Men--Millard Mandy, Girls---Sherri Malovets, Women--Helen Tome.

Those celebrating birthdays in April are: Vallie Mae Haisler, Kelly Andel, LaVerne, Cabla, Ben Tyroch, and Martha Zavodny. We want to wish all of you a very happy birthday and hope you have many more.

The meetings will be starting at 8 p.m. from now on; see you at the next meeting.

Fraternally, Arleen Cabla Reporter -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 35, ELK

Dear Members and Friends: The regular monthly meeting of Lodge 35 was called to order April 8th

by President Breitkreutz Sr. Flag Bearer Sondra Dieterich led the pledge of allegiance.

President Breitkreutz then asked all to stand fora moment of silence for our departed Brother Willie Mladenka.

Our sincere sympathy to the family.

President Breitkreutz welcomed our visitors Daryl Prusche and Evelyn Bunkowski. Come back, again.

Secretary Albert Banik was called on to read the minutes of the March meeting. These were approved.

Brother Banik read a thank you note from the Roselee Vicha family.

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

Youth Leader Rosemarie Banik reported that if any of the youth club children want to go to camp this year, to let her know at the May lodge meeting. The cake walk last week was a big success. She thanked all the mothers who baked a cake. Sister Rosemarie Banik and Sister Barbara Pavelka went to the Youth Leaders' Training Seminar (workshop) at Ennis.

The youth club had election of officers. They are as follows : President--Eddie Banik Vice President--Richard Daniels Secretary--Lana Steinke Treasurer--Sondra Dieterich Reporter--Darrin Banik

Sunshine Committee--Julie Hand.

Historian--Ronald and Donald Steinke Guide--Julie Hand Sister Rosemarie Banik then asked those who had a birthday in April to come forward and "Happy Birthday" was sung to Brothers Vernon Wood, Henry Breitkreutz Jr., Jim York, Fred Mach, Rudolph Vicha, Richard Burney and Sister'ยง - Tracy and Robin Breitkreutz.

Committee reports were given by Rudy Pavelka--kitchen, Eugene Pavelka--entertainment, Johnny Stuchlyrefreshments . They thanked everyone who helped them.

Henry Breitkreutz Jr., gave a report on the insurance and how much it cost.

New members are Vernie Louise Pavelka, Scott Holub, and Kenneth Holub with an additional insurance.

We were sorry to hear that Mr. Alvin Nesuda was on the sick list. Brother Alvin, we hope you are feeling better by now. Brother Monroe Janke had a stroke. He is staying with his sister in Elm Mott. We also hope you are feeling better. Fred Mach is in a Marlin Hospital.

A letter of resignation was submitted to the membership from Youth Leader Rosemarie Banik. The membership accepted her letter of resignation. Rosemarie, you did a wonderful job.

There was an Easter egg hunt after the lodge meeting.

Door prizes were drawn and winners were: Youth--Dawn Pavelka Adult--Gloria Pavelka After the meeting a fried chicken supper was served.

Remember, our next lodge meeting will be May 6th at 3 p.m. There will be a Mother's Day program.

Fraternally, Dorothy Banik Reporter -SPJST--

LODGE NO.

88 NEWS

The pre-Easter dance on Saturday, April 15th, with music by the favorite Ray Jurecka orchestra was well-attended as usual. The dance floor was filled with enthusiastic and happy guests. Hosting the dance were Norval Crossman in charge with his wife Frances, Earl Surrat and wife, June and Orville Simmons. His wife Juanita, usually serving with Orville, was ill and, in her place, Fay Dow helped out. The three sisters dressed in chiffon gowns looked gorgeous bringing out the Easter spirit. During

intermission a white, nice, fluffy Easter Bunny came hopping into the Ballroom on the arm of Rita Alexander; she was wearing, really and truly, a becoming Easter Bonnet, the envy of all the ladies present.

Sorry Juanita was feeling bad that night, but hope you are fine by now.

Two birthdays were celebrated at Tables 7, 8 and 9. The celebrants were Della Kadlecek, born April 11th and Rita Alexander, born April 18th. Della has an option on the month of April because she celebrates the whole month for sure. At the Birthday Club she was showered with vases of flowers and roses and an armful of gifts. Thursday, (social night), again, cake, roses and gifts and, at this dance, a repetition again. The month of April will be filled with surprises for Della. Sister Rita is conservative and is satisfied with one birthday allotted to her; of course, Loleta Peeples baked a cake for both and all, around the table,' enjoyed the treat.

The same group celebrated the birthday of Henry Kite at Vrazel's dance, March 31st. During intermission all types of goodies and cake appeared on the tables to be enjoyed by all. Henry and his lovely wife, Adela, reared three daughters and one son and now they pamper ten grandchildren and love it. Henry is an outdoor man and spends lots of time caring for his cattle and Saturday nights at Lodge 88. Henry and Adela love to dance. To all three celebrants : Happy Birthday!

At the monthly lodge meeting, 50-year pins were given to several members and, for their entertainment, a Barbershop Quartet sang and the whole assembly enjoyed it. Also, at this meeting, a special award was bestowed to Brother Frank Dvorak, a member for more than 60 years, and a ardent supporter of the Hlahol Dramatic Club. In his younger days, Frank participated in countless Czech plays and, even now, is helping in many ways when special items are needed for the stage or actors ; Frank never refuses if asked. The plaque with the proper inscription was presented to Frank by our Czech Director Tim Kostom while the membership gave Frank a standing ovation with Larry Pflughaupt taking ;` pictures. Frank is a very emotional person and was unable to utter a word in response. I think everyone present felt the same way, but glad and happy for the bewildered recipient.

Sister Albina Hilsher frequently is our guest at the meeting; she is the mother of the late Alfred A. Hilsher,

Wednesday April 25, 1979 John Hilsher, Josephine Pflughaupt, Nuclear Medicine Technology ProRuth Martinak and Gladys Havegram. Congratulations, Cindy and best mann, all active members at Lodge 88. wishes!

Josephine is our financial secretary.

Today, I had a surprise telephone Announcements of wedding annicall from Dr. Vera Pace Lauter. I have versaries were made for Tom and not seen or heard from her for ten Clara Jecmenek, 54 years ; and for Gus years. We met Vera in 1964 in Brno, and Ann Urbanovsky, 31 years.

Czechoslovakia and later she came to Quite a few of our members were the USA and stayed five years and reported on the sick list. Sister then went back. Now, she is practicing Frances Walla, a devoted Birthday in Germany. With her was her Club sister, was rushed to the hospital 8-year-old son. She spent several days for the second time with an inj ured hip in Texas and the rest of her vacation in that happened about six weeks ago.

New York and then back home. We Frances is in St. Joseph's Hospital in stopped corresponding and the visit Room 627. Sister Vlasta Stasta was was a complete surprise but the time hospitalized but is at home now. was very short for all the reminiscing.

Brother Leslie Heat is confined in Johnnie Kosut just called that Mary, Heights Hospital and so is Ed his wife, had to be rushed to the Kadlecek; we are glad he is out of Houston Northwest Medical Center in Intensive Care and recuperating in Room 316B. Mary is suffering with Room 418, he might be home by now. terrific headaches ever since she had Brother Calvin Cordes was transferrthat fall last year in one of the ed from Heights to St. Luke's Hospital department stores. Hope Mary will get for further analysis. Brother Henry better soon, because she is a Knapick, on crutches almost for six wonderful person and we miss her. months, is a good patient ; always has, Get well soon! a smile and never complains. Sister Fraternally, Helen Hegwood, our guide, severely Frances Olexa -SPJSTsprained her ankle playing volleyball and now hobbles around on crutches SOKOL HOUSTON and did not attend the meeting. Her husband, King, was appointed in her Dear Members and Friends: place to register the members and The benefit dance held • for the assist for the drawing of the door University of Houston Czech Advancprize and, believe it or not, he even led ed Studies was a most successful the assembly in the birthday song as affair. We want to thank all of you and Helen usually does. Very good, King! especially to the Lodge No. 88 Brother Frank Tymel was admitted to members who were so well St. Joseph Hospital Sunday to undergo represented at the event. The food surgery Monday or Tuesday; Frank, was most delicious, consisting of real also, hardly ever misses a lodge Czech dishes, including knedliky a meeting. To all these members, we zeli. Our cook, Vlasta Kovanda, did a wish a speedy recovery. splendid job and we have received President Jerry Ermis conveyed many remarks of satisfaction and greetings from Brother Frank and requests for other repeats of fine Sister Mary Faltesek, both residing in Czech cooking. Overall, we were able the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 2 at to accumulate a total of $1,040 of profit Needville, Tx. occupying a double to be given to the University of room which was furnished by Brother Houston for these studies. The Joe and Sister Ara Skrabanek ; this is gymnastic program included a singa co-incident ; the home they left ing of Czech songs and performance of behind here in Houston was one which gym events and marching. The young they bought from Brother and Sister students who you saw singing in the Skrabanek and, now, they are program have acquired their knowenjoying the room furnished by this ledge of the Czech language at our special couple. We miss Frank and Friday night Czech studies.

Mary at the monthly meetings We hope that this activity has because they hardly ever missed one. stimulated members of other Czech Be Happy! organizations to sponsor similar Sister Cindy Mrosko is the beautiful events to advance the studies at the U daughter of Johnnie and Rose Mrosko of H. If any organization is in need of (all members of Lodge 88). They are help or assistance in organization or very proud parents of their talented planning of a benefit dance or dinner, daughter, Cindy, who is attending we are always available for your University of Houston and now has needs. Please feel free to call on us at been accepted by Baylor College of any time. We need only about another Medicine to continue her studies in $2,000 to fund the first year, and this is

13 a minimal amount for members of our community. With this small amount the Czech advance studies can be on its way to a four-year study at the University.

I have been in contact with students at the Rice University where Czech is also being taught for credit, however, they too have a problem on financing the project. Although the Rice University is a private institution with good endowments, they, too, cannot get funds immediately to even pay the instructor. The Rice students have been asking what is available to them to acquire funds to continue these Czech studies that are gaining popularity. Although, I have given them advice on my experiences on the subject, we need a committee of all the Czech societies to assist these students in resolving their problem or questions. I would appreciate any society to contact me at 861-2828 to discuss this subject or to •meet with me and the students. Czech studies are on the upswing, so let's all do what is possible to get as much momentum as possible while there is interest.

Nazdar !

Emil Kuropata -SPJST---

MINUTES OF THE DISTRICT II SPRING MEETING----1979 The District II Spring meeting was called to order at 2 p.m. March 25th, 1979 at Lodge 18, Elgin by District II President Ray Woytek.

Flag Bearers Steiger and ,Urbanek presented our colors and "The Star Spangled Banner" was sung by the membership.

Leslie Gustafson, Lodge 18 president, gave a warm and inspirational welcome to the congregation.

President Woytek led the pledge of allegiance and a silent prayer of respect for our deceased members.

Secretary Mary Dubec read a list of the District II deceased.

Roll call of officers showed all were present. Only three lodges were not represented in our roll call of lodges.

Secretary Dubec read the minutes of the previous fall meeting.. A correction to the minutes was suggested by State Youth Director Dorothy Massey. Secretary Dubec stated that the correction would be made.

Next on the agenda was the introduction of the Supreme Lodge officers present.

District Treasurer Edwin Adamek reported that the books were audited and found to be in perfect shape. He also stated that all officers were paid

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VESTNfK SPJST 50-YEAR MEMBERS HONORED AT DISTRICT II MEETING AT LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN ON MARCH 25, 1979

LODGE 20 GRANGER MEMBERS honored for their longstanding membership. L to R: Raymond Holubec, Leweese Tschoerner and John Vitek. The 50-year members were recognized at the District II meeting held at Lodge No. 18 in Elgin.

[Photos by Ronald Marx]

District II Sales Representative Lad Zatopek gave everyone a warm greeting and introduced some of his sales representatives to us. He congratulated President Woytek on selling three million dollars worth of insurance last year. Representative Zatopek presented our district two checks for $250 and $2,403.

Slate Youth Director Dorothy Massey informed us that the District II youths had the most participation in the State of Texas. She then had our youth leaders and spouses stand for recognition.

Secretary Dubec read the list of 50-year members. Four were present at our meeting.

The District II fall meeting was set for the second Sunday in August.

Lodge 29, Taylor volunteered its facilities.

After a fifteen-minute break, the following officers were elected: President--Edwin Adamek; First Vice President--D.I. Bohac; Second Vice President--Ray Woytek; Secretary-Mary Dubec; Treasurer--Vera Gorubec; Youth Counselor--Frank Klinkovsky; Assistant Youth Counselor-Norma Cavanaugh and Flag Bearers-Ronald Marx and Randy Mandley.

The meeting was then adjourned by President Woytek. Afterward a free meal was served to members by Lodge 18, Elgin.

Respectfully Submitted, Mary Dubec District II Secretary -SPJSTDALLAS CIRCLE OF CZECH WOMEN

NEWLY ELECTED DISTRICT II officers, L to R: President Edwin Adamek, 1st Vice. President D.I. Bohac, 2nd Vice President Ray Woytek, Secretary Mary Dubec, Treasurer Vera Gorubec, Youth Counselor Frank Klinkovsky, Assistant Youth Counselor Norma Cavanaugh, Flag Bearers Ronald Marx and Randy Manley. and the District II now had a bank balance of $427.13.

District Youth Counselor Frank Klinkovsky informed everyone of the cake auction to be held after our meeting. Each youth club was allowed to enter two cakes. DYC Klinkovsky announced that YAD would be held July 8th at Lodge 18, Elgin. He also stated that camp will start July 28th.

Rest Homes Director Howard Lesikar gave the next report. This consisted of a report on a lawsuit in Needville, a new bookkeeper for the Taylor S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home, and new storage and laundry facilities at all rest homes.

Our district received letters of regret for not attending from Supreme Lodge President . Nick Morris and Vestnik Editor Rudy Sefcik.

Alice Banning, chairwoman of the Auditing Committee, confirmed that all books were in order.

District II Director Henry Vitek stated that our district had sound and wise management with a 6.89 percent gain. He reminded everyone about the June 8th, 1980 convention to be held in San Antonio. Director Vitek also explained to • members about the important correspondence concerning t he :Vestnik that we would be receiving.

Easter will come before this letter is published, so hope all of you enjoyed a very nice Easter.

The Dallas Circle of Czech Women met Thursday, April 5, at the Sokol Hall. President Ella Bartos called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m. After the pledge of allegiance to the U.S. flag, the minutes were read by Secretary Josie Kankrlik; they were approved as read.

Treasurer Vlasta Jurcik gave a good financial report.

Corresponding Secretary Mary Sebestik read "thank you notes from Sister Rose Ann Parma, Wesley Tupy, and The Unity Church of Dallas.

Congratulations to the Circle on its 44th anniversary were sent by the Sokol Junior Volleyball Team and the Sokol Southern District. We're happy to hear that the volleyball team is doing so good.

Sister Millie Noska sent 10 get-well cards.

It was good to see Sisters Anna

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Wednesday April 25, 1979 Kopecky, Rose Urban, Anna Brown, Georgia Long, and Cathy Pottkotter back in our midst after some time of absence. Visitors were Mary Sykora, Annie Chupik of Temple, Agie Bauer, Laura Pottkotter, and Martha Malooly, daughter of Mrs. Rose Holotik, who was a charter member of the Circle and is now deceased. We were very happy to receive Mary Sykora and Martha Malooly as new members to the Circle.

Sister Millie Noska thanked Sisters Mary Nesuda and Zdenka Skotak for helping in the kitchen last month.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to Sisters Josie Kankrlik, Rose Urban, Mildred Voss, Rose Kopecek, Elaine Skrabanek, Bernice Vanicek, Lydia Dirkx, Marie Kowal, Karla Kraft, Helen Oates, and Evelyn Salac. Birthday gifts were brought by Sisters Marie Toberny, Zdenka Skotak, and Helen Vrla, Jr. A bus trip to the S.P.J.S.T. Museum in Temple was discussed. This will be in July; as yet no date has been set.

Members who are interested, contact Sister Anne Zvolanek at 821-1808.

Sisters who have been hospitalized and now recuperating are Mary Dusek, Mildred Voss, and Rose Ann Parma.

Each one is wished a speedy recovery.

Sister Lydia Kartous, on behalf of the Circle, took each one a gift. Wesley Tupy, brother of Sisters Anne Zvolanek, Mary Sebestik, and Alice Roberts, is recuperating very nicely after a gall bladder surgery recently.

Sister Annabelle Bubak received a letter from Sister Josephine Gauvreau from Lake Worth, Florida. She wrote that she will be moving to Detroit, Michigan, to be near her relatives.

Sister Anne Zvolanek reminded us about the Polka Festival in Ennis, Texas, May 5 and 6. She also announced that Czech Day at the Dallas State Fair will be October 14.

Sister Bessie Reames announced a Band Fest and dinner will be held April 22 at the K.J.T. Hall.

Sister Vlasta Jurcik announced that the 4th of July picnic will be held July 1 at the Sokol Hall. This will be sponsored by the WFLA Lodge 401, Sokol, SPJST Lodge 130, and Dallas Circle of Czech Women. Dinner at 12 noon and dance from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Members of Circle were asked to bring pastry and help serve it.

Sister Anne Zvolanek announced there will be a 6-week Czech school conducted soon. This school will be sponsored by the American-Czech Culture Society. Those interested, please contact Mrs. Mildred Chervenka - 321-3955.

Congratulations td the following: Sister Frankie Curry and Wesley Tupy

for receiving their 50-year pins from SPJST Lodge 130. Jerry Bartos, son of our president, Ella Bartos, was elected to the Dallas School Board. Sister Anne Zvolanek, (the "green thumb"), for winning these awards at the Flower Show - Horticultural of Excellence, Arboreal (having the best cut specimen), and last but not least, the Sweepstakes, for having the most blue ribbons.

Kim Eudy O'Brien, granddaughter of Sister Libbie and Stanley Slovak, is travelling on the S.S. Universe Ship.

She is with the Institute for Shipboard Education, a seminar at sea. Her next stop will be in Safaga, Egypt. We wish a safe journey for her.

Johnny Noska, son of Sister Millie and Frank Noska, who is a supervisor for the United States Postal Service, recently went to Albuquerque, New Mexico, to teach a class there.

Our daughter, Harriet Roberts, who is employed by the University Computing Company in Dallas, recently flew to San Francisco, California, to learn how to operate a new computer.

Now she will teach it to the staff on her floor. Our young people are to be commended for their fine efforts in their employment. Sister Millie and Frank Noska, recently had visitors from New Point, Virginia. They were Mr. and Mrs. Earl Grinnell; she is a sister of Frank Noska. Mrs. Andela Subertova, of Prague, Czechoslovakia, grandmother of the Dallas tennis pro Martina Navratilova, thanked the Circle for the hospitality shown her at the March meeting. She expressed her regrets for not being able to be with us again this month.

Donations to the Circle were made by Tony Kartous, George Skotak, Theresa Carper for her guest's lunch, and Rose Kopecek, in memory of her mother, Mrs. Frances Rotrekl.

There were 47 present and 5 men guests; they were George Skotak, Tony Kartous, Adolph Janecka, Arnold Vrla and Stanley Vrla.

Sister Josie Kankrlik presented an interesting program on the history of Czechoslovakia. Everyone enjoyed it.

Hostesses were Sisters Helen Vrla, Jr., Helen Vrla, Sr., Bessie Kalich, Bessie Reames, Agnes Mach, Cathy Pottkotter and Rose Ann Parma.

Mother's Day, which will be May 13, will come before my next letter will be written, so at this time, a very "Happy Mother's Day" is wished to all the dear mothers, young and old.

Don't forget the Ennis Polka Festival, May 5 and 6.

See you at the next meeting May 3rd.

Fraternally, Alice Roberts English Reporter -SPJST--

SPJST DISTRICT III TREASURER'S REPORT SPJST District III Bank Balance 9-10-78 $1,395.43 Disbursements 9-10-78--4-16-79 221.18 Bank Balance 4-16-79 $1,174.25 Disbursements

9-24-78 Ck. No. 199 Lodge No. 35 $100.00 9-24-78 CK. No. 200 Barbara Hykel 71.18 9-26-78 CK. No. 201 SPJST Rest Home No. 1 25.00 9-26-78 CK. No. 202 SPJST Rest Home No. 2 25.00 Total $221.18 District III SPJST Youth Fund Bank Balance 9-10-78 $1,323.88 Disbursements 9-10-78--4-16-79 43.00 Bank Balance 4-16-79 Total $1,280.88 Total All Funds 4-16-79

District III Bank Balance $1,174.25 District III Youth Fund, Bank Balance 1,280.88 CD No. 6052 TSA 12-27-78 3,436.05 Total $5,891.18 Fraternally submitted by : John H. Murphy District III Treasurer -SPJST-

BIRTHDAY CLUB SISTERS OF LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON

The regular monthly meeting was called to order, Wednesday, April 11th at 11:10 a.m. by our president Sister Shirley High.

Sister Rosalee Kostom read the minutes of the previous meeting and they were accepted as read.

The treasurer's report was given by Sister Lillie Spies, treasurer. Sister Spies is doing real good as our new treasurer.

Sister Emma Jarisch was welcomed as a new member. We are glad to have Sister Jarisch with us.

Sister Mary Kosut has been very ill and was rushed to the hospital. Sister Kosut has been ill since she fell in a store in December. Poor Sister Frances Walla is still in St. Joseph's Hospital.

We wish you Sisters a speedy recovery.

We miss you.

Our Birthday Club Brother Ed. Kadlecek is doing better so he will get to come home Tuesday, April 17 if all is still O.K. His dear wife, Sister Louise Kadlecek, has staved right at his side

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The hostesses for the April luncheons were: Sister Marie Pokluda, Linda Bricker, Inez Jeanes and Anne Green.

Many thanks to you good cooks. We enjoyed the meals very much.

All you Sisters be sure and get the 1979 Rules and Regulations of the Birthday Club. The Committee did a good job and we appreciate them. The Sisters who served on this Committee were: Sisters Rosalee Kostom, Lillie Spies, Pearl Hanka, Evelyn Mikolas, Mary Tilich and Shirley High.

Sisters, we will need your help to make the bazaar on Home-Coming Day in August a success. We, are telling you now so you could make something pretty for the Bazaar. Sister Birdie Hilsher is chairperson so, if you have any ideas, please contact Sister Birdie.

We are depending on you Sisters for help.

The Birthday Club Sisters appreciated the free meal the first Wednesday in March. This was our compensation for a job well done in 1978.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to Sisters Clara Jecmenek, Della Kadlecek, Rita Alexander and Lillie Spies.

How great! All of these Sisters were present for us to wish them many more happy birthdays.

Dates to remember: 1st Wednesday, May 2-Game party and luncheon 1st Sunday, May 6-Lodge No. 88 Clean-up Day. 2nd Wednesday, May 9-Game party, meeting and luncheon.

Looking forward to seeing you.

Fraternally, Lillian Finn Reporter

BULLETIN BOARD STATE FIELD MANAGERS' CLASS SCHEDULE District 1 Monday May 7 — Lodge 39, Bryan, 7:30 pm..

Tuesday, May 8 — Lodge 33, Bleiblerville, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 9 — Lodge 179, Warrenton, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 15 — Lodge 13, Dime Box, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 16 — Lodge 188, Centerville, 7:30 p.m.

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AFTER THIRTY-FOUR YEARS, PILSEN LIBERATED

I wonder how many people in AMERICA know that Pilsen (Plzen) Czechoslovakia was the first Czech city liberated in World War II. Yes, I remember very well, the Second Infantry Division and the Pith Armored Division of the American Army liberated Pilsen May 7th, 1945.

After fighting their way through Lipzig, Germany the two divisions were on their way, going through towns such as Klatovy, Oslovice, Rokycany, Dobrany, Domazlice, Kdyne and many others; towns that will always be remembered.

When reaching the city of Pilsen, the people welcomed the American troops with shouts and joy hailing the 11100 as liberators, almost hysterical with the sense of freedom after six

years under the Nazi yoke. The American troops were ready to go into Prague ;the people there were waiting for them to come. Unfortunately, the agreement that was made at the Yalta conference did not permit this, instead, we had to wait for the Russians to catch up with us, and, after three days they did, and they were given the privilege to liberate Prague. The Second Division Band gave concerts on the Pilsen Square; there was much joy and dancing. The war was almost over, and the feeling of freedom and joy was everywhere.

Life in Pilsen was very exciting during the first days of liberation.

Political parades and assemblies filled the city square. The entry of the Czech Brigade on the evening of May 8th was one of the most emotional of these occasions. The troops had been holding. the Germans in Dunkirk on the channel. The city went wild with celebrations as their national heroes returned. More then 7,000 Czechs jammed the square daily to listen to the division band, despite the blistering sun and hot pavement. Girls and nien appeared in their elaborate 011(1 colorful costumes. In brief, the Czechs played a decided role in the social life of the American troops.

Their behavior. more than anything else perhaps. kept reminding the men of the division that the War in the

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17 those present. We can get lunch at one of the cafes in town. The lodge is located on Highway 75, one mile north of the intersection of Highway 7 and Highway 75. I hope to see every lodge represented by its youth leader and assistant (s). Let's make this the best meeting yet. We will also be working on a craft item that will be used at camp.

Our District I meeting is going to be in Brenham, Sunday, April 29th. Each youth club is asked to bring a cake to be auctioned to raise our party and activity funds. Again, I would like to see large group of leaders, assistants and youth present. The youth members can earn points and so can your clubs; I will be seeing you there.

Camp will be held August 10 through 13th at Val Verde. More information will be available later.

See you all in Centerville April 28th.

'2 ,-echs dironQ:

Fraternally, Melinda Wilson District I DYC

From The Lodge Youth Leaders European Theater was over.

Dominic Netek Reporting' San Antonio Texas

YOUTH SECTION Youth Activity Calendar * * 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 District II YAD — July 8th * * District III YAD — June 24th at Lodge No. 178, Longview.

Camp — July 24 — 27 Registration 9:30 a. m., checked in cabin by 11 a. m. Departure, 2 p. m. July 27.

District V Family Picnic — April Nth at Bear Creek Park, 2 p.m.

(Stee map for directions) • • District V YAD — July 29th at Lodge No. 88, Houston, 1435 Beall St. District VI — Camp — Bastrop State Park June 25-28 District VI YAD — Boling Community Hall, July 15th * * District VII YAD — Sunday, July 22nd. Location to be announced.

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Dear District I Youth Leaders and Assistants: The youth activities are really starting to perk up since spring is in the air.

Don't forget our youth leaders' training meeting in Centerville, Saturday, April 28th at 9:30 a.m. We have a lot to discuss about YAD and camp. There will be door prizes for

LODGE. NO. 50, EL CAMPO

Dear Readers, El Campo Lodge No. 50 Youth Club met April 9th at 7:30 p.m. at the residence of Eugene Rek. The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance by President Kim Vanek.

In the absence of our treasurer, the treasury report was given by Vice President Gregory Georig.

Each youth brought a decorated egg for Easter; they were judged 1st place: Janet Ermis; 2nd place: Brenda Ermis; 3rd place: Dennise Rek and Honorable Mention: Lori Holub.

We put them in a basket to take to one of the Home For The Aged.

For craft we made pictures to put in frames. We played games.

The mothers present were Mrs. Anna Bartos, Mrs. Cynthia Georig, Mrs. Georgie Henderson, Mrs. Janet Holub, Mrs. Bernice Rek, Mrs. Rita Vanek and Mrs. Vlasta Bartos.

At the meeting we will have the election of officers ; the meeting will be held on May 16th at the home of Frankie and Rita Vanek.

Fraternally, Mrs. Vlasta Bartos Youth Leader

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ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE---First row: Jami Jurik, Second row: Christi Rogala. Third row, L to R: Ed Mensik, Ellie Mensik, Vice President Larry Laznovsky, President Betty Rogala, and John Mensik Jr.

Letters From The Tenth LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Readers, The April meeting for our youth club was held Sunday, April 8th.

The minutes from the previous meeting were read and the roll call was read.

Our youth club is donating $10 to the Easter Seals.

After the lodge meeting today, an Easter egg hunt was held.

A skating party is being planned April 10th.

For Mother's Day each one should make a crazy hat.

Fraternally, Randy Nors (12) (4-10-79) -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 66, WACO

Dear Readers, 'Our April meeting was held Sunday, April 8th. President Steve Stanislav opened the meeting.

Lanette Nors led the pledge to the flag.

Roll call and minutes from the previous meeting were read by

Secretary Karen Shelton.

We had one visitor, Anna Nors.

We talked about going skating April 10th.

The District III meeting will be held Sunday, April 29 at our Lodge 66, and the youth club will present the program and be in charge of registering.

We are giving $10 to the Easter Seal Drive.

For our next meeting we are to make a crazy hat for Mother's Day. Lanette Nors will bring the birthday cake next month.

The meeting was then adjourned.

Fraternally, Lanette Nors (10) (4-10-79) --SPJST--

LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Readers, Our April meeting was held April 8th.

We had an Easter egg hunt and it was a lot of fun.

We are going skating April 10th.

Each youth should make a crazy, hat for our mothers next month.

Fraternally, Bradley Nors (8) (4-10-79)

VICE PRESIDENT LARRY LAZNOVSKY of the Ennis Polka Festival Press Party with his daughter Lisa enjoying the evening at the recent Press Party.

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON

Dear Members: The Apri1.9 meeting of Lodge No. 88 Youth Club was called to order at 3:05 p.m. by President Vivian Hegwood. The register was read and there were eleven members, one guest, two L1Ts and three adults present.

The minutes of the February meeting were approved as read.

Old business report we made a profit of $224 on our chili supper.

Kenny Broz, our teen youth leader, then discussed the upcoming events.

Our youth club had planned a bake sale Thursday, April 12th. Everyone was asked to bring a cake.

Wednesday, April 11th, the teens had planned to dye eggs. Saturday, April 14, we had set a date for an Easter egg hunt and Easter Bonnet contest from 2 to 4 p.m. April 21, our Beseda groups will perform at the Czech Fest in Rosenberg.

Don't forget, April 29th is the District V picnic at Bear Creek Park.

Wednesday April 25, 1979 All juniors are to bring vegetables and or bread; and all teenagers are to bring salads and or desserts.

Everything else will be furnished.

Sunday, June 3 is Splash Day. There will be a beauty contest at 1 p.m. sponsored by the Teen Youth Club in age groups 3-5, 6-9, 10-12, 13-15 and 16-17.

After our meeting we watched slides of earlier YADs and camps.

Don't forget to start working on crafts and talent for District V YAD which will be held July 29th.

Fraternally, Margie Barcak Teen Secretary and Dist. V Teen Reporter (4-10-79) -SPJST-

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Dear Readers, April 8 was the day we held our monthly meeting.

We had an Easter egg hunt. I found many eggs. I found some prize eggs, too. It was much fun.

Next month will be Mother's Day month and we are to make a crazy hat.

Fraternally, Greg Nors (5) -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Readers, The teens of SPJST Lodge No. 88 held their meeting Sunday, April .8.

We discussed the Easter egg hunt which was held on Saturday, April 14.

The Youth Club also held a bake sale Thursday, April 12. Thanks to all of you who brought cakes or pies to sell.

After that, the meeting was adjourned.

Fraternally yours, Lynn Pflughaupt (15) Lodge 88 Teen Club (4-10-79) -SPJST-

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NO. 9, SNOOK

Dear Readers: Our baseball game, wiener roast and games were enjoyed by around forty people at our last outing. I'd like to thank our Honorary Grandmother, Mrs. Ella Jakubik, for honoring us with this treat. Mrs. Ella, the beans were simply delicious. We all had a great time, despite the rains.

Melinda Wilson showed us how to make Easter baskets at our monthly meeting. These will be taken to our local rest homes. Thanks, Melinda, for coming out; we always enjoy your

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We are in the process of planning a Parent banquet. This is to honor our parents for all they have done for us and our club in the past year.

Our crafts were very good. We made cards for our honorary grandmother for Easter.

Don't forget, our next meeting May 2, at 6:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Jan Schoenemann (16) (4-10-79) -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Members, SPJST Lodge No. 88 held their monthly meeting of the Youth Club April 8 at 3. We discussed the Easter egg hunt and the dying of them which was Wednesday, April 11th at 7:30.

Thursday our bake sale, (the 12th).

We also talked about Czech Fest.

Thirteen members and one guest were present. The guest's name was Lori Smith, a friend of Brenda Martin. We also talked about the pool clean up.

Splash Day is June 3 which marks the opening of our pool.

April 25th is our District V picnic at Bear Creek Park.

Have a nice month.

Fraternally, Carla Adams (4-10-79) -SPJST-

DISTRICT VII YOUTH CLUB REORGANIZED BY DISTRICT VII REPORTER KIM HERSCHBACH

March 25, 1979, Mrs. Maxine Pavliska, our District VII youth counselor, called the meeting to order.

We elected officers for our new club and they are as follows: President--Brent Hrncir Vice President--Denyse Heritage Secretary-Treasurer--Roxy Bayer Reporter--Kim Herschbach Sergeant-at-Arms--Pam Steiger We have started a new district youth club for our area in District VII. We need all the support from youth club members to keep this going.

We picked out a place to go for our district outing. We will go to Landa Park in New Braunfels, so Robstown and Corpus Christi will not have to travel as far. There is no definite date and time.

The leaders will get together and let us know.

We have several choices for camp this year. We can go to either the Twin Elm Dude Ranch or to the Dixie Dude Ranch. We will have to make our decision before May in order to get reservations. There is no definite date

or time, but, again, the leaders will get together and decide.

Louise Kalenda made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Kim Herschbach seconded it; •it passed.

Fraternally, Kim Herschbach Reporter (4-12-79) -SPJST-

DISTRICT V YOUTH CLUB

Dear Members: This is just a reminder that we are having our District V Family Get-Together April 29 at Bear Creek Park, Houston, Texas. There will be a ,map from our District Youth Counselor in the Vestnik in a week or so, so be sure to look out for it.

The Teens should bring a salad or dessert and the Juniors should bring a vegetable dish or bread. The Youth Counselor will take care of the rest of the refreshments. Games will be played and we hope to see all of the District V Youth Clubs represented, We will have a real super time and I look forward to seeing all of you there.

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HOUSTON

Dear Members: I would like to invite all of the Lodge 88 Youth Club members .and their families to the District V Family Day April 29 at Bear Creek Park. We will have lots of fun and this is a way to ° make friends to see again at camp in August. Mr. Wahlberg has a lot planned for us.

Also, please attend the youth meeting May 6 so we can elect officers.

Fraternally yours, Craig Dobesh (8) (4-16-79) LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON

Dear Fellow Members, The teen meeting of SPJST Lodge 88 was held Sunday, April 8 at 3 p.m. We discussed what was going on during the Easter holidays. April 12 we had .a bake sale and April 14 we held mit annual Easter egg hunt and bonnet contest.

Thanks to all those who helped out.

Fraternally, Ronnie Barcak (4-10-79)

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Dear Readers, Our youth club presented its Easter program for the West Rest Home residents. We also sang a number of religious songs which they enjoyed. I have noticed that many of the residents sang along with us. At the end of the program we presented each resident with a little Easter basket with goodies which we made for them.

Fraternally, Theresa Dobecka (12) (4-18-79) -SPJST-

LODGE NO.6, COTTONWOOD

Dear Readers, At our Friday socials we will be working on Mother's Day items and practicing the Beseda and a few other talents for YAD. We also are to make a poster on Ecology for our District III meeting, which will be held Sunday, April 29th at Lodge No. 66, Linden Hall in Elm Mott.

Fraternally, Shirley Dobecka (10) (4-18-79) -SPJST---

UNCORRECTED MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 24, 1978 FALL DISTRICT III YOUTH CLUB MEETING AT LODGE NO. 35, ELK

President Charlotte Banik opened the meeting. The roll of lodges was 'called.

Secretary David Dobecka was called to read the minutes of the previous meeting. They were approved as read.

Under old business President Charlotte Banik stated that the Southern section held its swimming party at the West Playdium Pool with a delicious meal for all Everyone present enjoyed themselves.

Under new business District Youth Counselor Ed Kamas gave a report on The cookbooks. He stated that the books had gone up in price, so they will have to be sold for $4. He gave a report on the last batch of cookbooks: $1,010.88 needs to be gotten back so that the bill can be settled; $648.10 is deposited in a Dallas bank and one more signature is needed so checks Can be written on it; $269.30 is on deposit at the West bank. The club should have $2,028.34 with the money that is due us from the books. There is an outstanding bill of $2,710 for the cookbooks and the lodges should all take cookbooks and try to sell them.

District III Queen Tena Urbanek and her Duchess Donna Stanislav and

District III King Eddie Banik and his Duke Richard Burney were recognized.

DYC Ed Kamas stated that out of District III, there were 37 entries in State YAD; 24 of these entries placed.

There were ten 1st place winners.

There were nine 2nd places, and five 3rd place winners. Those who placed first were asked to stand up. One of the youth leaders showed her disappointment as how at the State YAD, the food was nearly all gone before anyone had a chance to see how it looked or who had won. DYC Ed Kamas stated that plans will be made at District III YAD to have some arrangement made, so the food will in some way be covered or roped off so people can come by and look but not eat.

A motion was made by D. Dobecka to have a letter written to the State Youth Director pertaining to the same circumstance at State YAD. This motion was seconded by Tena Urbanek. All were in favor and the motion carried.

David Dobecka was asked to write the letter.

Our charity project for the Taylor Rest Home was left to DYC Ed Kamas. This project will be a movie screen and record player.

The 110 members who attended camp at Camp Val Verde were all complimented on their behavior and this was an increase from 82 the year before.

Assistant Youth Counselor Bessie Petr invited each one to the Czech Day at the State Fair on October 15th, 1978.

Since there was no further business, President Charlotte Banik adjourned the meeting until our next meeting in spring of 1979.

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72, CAMERON

Dear Readers: Lodge No. 72 met in their monthly meeting at 3 p.m. April 8, 1979. The meeting opened with the pledge of allegiance and a moment of silent prayer was observed.

Shirley Slavik was elected to represent Lodge No. 72 as Duchess for the May Fete at Taylor, Texas.

A report was given on the District II meeting. The cake and kolache auctioned off brought $37.

There were 5 visitors present. Mr. Lad Zatopek, District II Sales

Representative, was also present.

Money-making projects were discussed and it was decided to have a bake sale April 20th, in front of the First National Bank in Cameron, Texas from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Mrs. Bedrich gave her Youth Leader's report.

The meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m Respectfully, Torrey Ruzicka, Reporter (9) (4-19-79)

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LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR

Dear Members and Readers, We held our monthly meeting at 3 p.m. April 8th. The meeting was called to order by President Brenda Urbanek.

Kimberly Caesar led the pledge of allegiance.

Secretary Audrey Heselrneyer read the minutes and correspondence.

The treasurer report was given by Donna Steger and dues were taken.

Our new members are Charles Bucanek and Sidney Bucanek.

The visitors were Chris Cole and Marcie Sladek.

Our youth club went to Austin to the Ice Show on April 14 at 12 noon.

Youth Leader Melvin Steger handed out the YAD forms; they need to be returned to him before June 18th.

The youth club is going to sell a hammer-screw driver combination.

We held a drawing. The results were: lst--Todd Blahuta, 2nd--Clayton Lefner, 3rd--June Simcik.

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LODGE NO.6, COTTONWOOD

Dear Readers, We held our club meeting Sunday, April 8th. All reports were given and approved as read.

At this meeting we also chose our king and queen, duke and duchess which will represent our youth club at District III YAD. At this meeting we also chose our king and queen, duke and duchess which will represent our youth club at District III YAD. I was chosen to represent our youth club as queen. My duchess is Lanette Hykel. I will do my best to represent our lodge as queen. I want to thank my youth club members for voting for me.

Fraternally, Delores Dobecka (14) ( 4-18-79 )

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Wednesday April 25, 1979 LODGE NO. 117, ROBSTOWN Dear Readers, The Robs town Youth Club will be very busy in the month of May. May 5th the club will go on an outing at Lake Corpus Christi. This is our annual initiation for new members.

May 12th the club will have a Mother's Day bake sale. The money will be used for our bus fund. Among other things, the club will be attending a dance recital, piano recital, and several swim parties.

The May meeting will be held May 19th. After the meeting there will be a "Silly Hat" contest. Then there will be a swim party. More details later.

Fraternally, Frances. McDonald (15) Secretary (4-16-79) — SPJST-

LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO

Dear Readers, Our El Campo Lodge 50 Youth Club held their monthly meeting at the house of Eugene Rek on April 9th.

Each one brought a decorated egg for Easter.

We sang "Happy Birthday" to the April birthday people; they were Patrick Bartos, Robbie Ermis , Jeffery Goerig and Leeanna Shimek.

Door prizes were won by Lori Henderson and Patrick Bartos.

Refreshments were served by Mrs. Bernice Rek. Fraternally, Joseph Bartos (4-16-79) — SPJST-

LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Dear Members, This month's meeting was called to order by President Johnny Hicks.

The pledge of allegiance was led by Larry Meredith.

We had one visitor J.W. Ralston, and two new members Larry and Cheryl Meredith. The youth club gives a warm welcome to both of you.

We decided to have a social at Putt Putt Golf but you have to pay your own way. This will be held Saturday, April 21st which will be in the past.

There was some consideration about going to Astroworld instead of Six Flags this summer, but, after a vote, the majority voted to go to Six Flags.

The youth club was asked to sponsor a party at the Southern Manor Rest Home. This was passed so be at the lodge at 12 noon to make cards and then go to the rest home afterwards. This will take p lace June 23rd.

We had a guest speaker, Officer Bates from the Temple Police Dept. He talked about such drugs as marijuana, heroin, depressanto, stimulants, amphetamines, methamphetamines, cocaine, and LSD. Fraternally, Brady Hutka Reporter (4-19-79)

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Members, Wednesday, April 11th, we dyed eggs for the Easter egg hunt. The age groups for the Easter hunt were 1-4, 5-7 and 8-12.

Fraternally, Debbie Wehring Teen Vice President (4-10-79)

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LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON

Dear Readers, We had a good attendance at our April meeting. Lynn Uptmor was our guest.

Sister Schuetz reported on the results of our Tupperware Party. She also said a prize would be awarded to the family that had the most sales in Tupperware. I had the highest sales and I am entitled to the prize.

We made Easter baskets for the residents at the West Rest Haven. We presented our program on April 11th and also brought refreshments.

We will have election of officers at our May meeting.

Damon Perez will represent our lodge as king at YAD. Terry Hykel will be his duxe.

After the meeting all of us enjoyed an Easter egg hunt and fried chicken supper. It was a very busy day.

Dear Brothers and Sisters: Sunday, June 3rd, Lodge138 will hold its annual Splash Day. There will be a swim suit contest for all interested persons. See Kenny Broz, our teen youth leader, for details.

Fraternally, Brenda Martin ti (4-10-79)

Fraternally, Darrell Uptmor (11) Reporter (4-19-79)

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Dear Readers, We had our monthly April meeting at 2 p.m. at the hall. The pledge was led

by Melissa Macalik.

Sharon Rejcek won the door prize.

After the meeting adjourned, we had our Easter party.

Those who won prizes were Sharon Rejcek, Kim Macalik, Kathleen Rejcek, Allis Krajca and Michael Honza.

Afterward refreshments were served, We will have an ice-cream party April 25 at 7:30 p.m.

I hope everyone had a happy Easter.

LODGE NO. 117, ROBSTOWN

Dear Readers, March 25th several members went to District VII meeting at Floresville.

A District VII Youth Club was organized. I had fun playing games.

Fraternally, Donald Marek (7) (4-16-79)

—SPJST-

LODGE

NO. 50, EL CAMPO

SPJST Lodge 50 El Campo youth held their meeting April 9 at the home of Eugene Rek. We had a short meeting.

Door prizes were won by Patrick Bartos and Lori Henderson.

We sang "Happy Birthday" to Patrick Bartos, Jeffery Georig, Leeanna Shimek, and Robert Ermis.

Refreshments were served by Bernice Rek. Fraternally, Patrick Bartos (4-12-79)

NO. 25 ENNIS

Fraternally, Suzann Macalik (12) (4-12-79) —SPJST -

LODGE

NO. 50, EL CAMPO

SPJST El Campo Lodge 50 Youth Club held their monthly meeting at the Eugene Rek residence, April 9th. We had a short meeting.

We sang "Happy Birthday" to Patrick Bartos, Robert Ermis, Leeanna Shimek and Jeff Goerig.

Door prizes were won by Lou Henderson and Patrick Bartos.

We played a game and gave away prizes. The winners were Lori Henderson and Joseph Bartos.

We also decorated eggs to be judged.

Refreshments were then served by Mrs. Rek. Fraternally, Veronica Bartos (11) (4-12-79)

VESTNIK

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LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Readers, Our last youth meeting was held :Sunday, April 8.

Lanette Nors led us in the pledge to the flag. Karen Shelton called the roll and read the minutes of the last meeting. We had one visitor, Anna Nors.

Under new business, we voted to give a donation to Easter Seals. We're going to make crazy hats for Mother's Day.. We also, discussed the District 111 spring meeting that will be held April 29th at Lodge No.. 66, Waco.

After the meeting was adjourned, there was an Easter egg hunt for all the little ones.

April 10t h we had a skating party at the Westv w Rollercade. We had a good turn( t, and everyone enjoyed skating.

Hope to ,e you at the District III spring meeting!

Fraternally, Larry Brem (4-13-79) -SPJST-

NO. 88, HOUSTON

LODGE

Dear Members, Sunday, June 3rd will be our annual Splash Day at Lodge 88 for the youth.

For those of you who have never attended this before, it is the opening of the swimming pool. There will be games and everyone always has a lot of fun. We will also have a beauty contest ; this contest will be sponsored by the youth club. The groups will be ages from 3-5, 6-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-17.

Fraternally, Sheryl Yancy (4-10-79) -SPJST-

NO. 88, HOUSTON

LODGE

Dear Teens, The Youth Club of SPJST Lodge No. 88 was held April 8. An Easter egg hunt was held April 14 along with a bonnet contest. The hunt was for 3 different age groups, 1-4, 5-7 and 8-12.

There was a good turnout and fun was had by all.

Sincerely, John Fugate (4-10-79) -,SPJST-

LODGE

NO. 88, HOUSTON

- Dear Teens, Our meeting was called to order by President Vivian Hegwood.

Secretary Margie Barcak read the minutes. They were approved as read.

We talked about the Easter egg hunt

for three age groups: 1-4, 5-7, 8-12. We had welcomed all to attend and enjoy the hunt.

We also talked about Splash Day which will be held Sunday, June 3rd.

There will be games and a beauty contest sponsored by the youth club.

We had a good turnout of our membership at the meeting.

Fraternally, Vivian Hegwood Teen President (4-10-79) -SPJST-

LODGE NO.6, COTTONWOOD

Dear Readers, Our District III spring meeting will be held April 29th at Lodge No. 66, Waco. I hope to see you there.

Afterward we danced the Beseda.

Fraternally, Terry Hykel (4-11-79) LODGE

- SPJSTNO.6, COTTONWOOD

Dear Readers, Our meeting was held April 8th at 1 p.m.

Sister Schuetz reminded us that District III YAD will be held June 24th at Lodge No. 178 in Longview, and District III camp will be held July 24-27th at Val Verde.

Fraternally, Lanette Hykel (4-11-79)

Fraternally, Edward Hykel Jr. (4-11-79)

-SPJST-

LODGE NO.6, COTTONWOOD Dear Readers, The birthday for this month is for Keith Hykel. Joyce Wachsmann brought the pretty rabbit cake. Karen Hykel will bring the cake for our May meeting.

The May meeting will be held Sunday, May 6th.

Fraternally, Karen Hykel Secretary (4-11-79)

-SPJST-

LODGE NO.6, COTTONWOOD Dear Readers, We elected our royalty court. Our king will be Damon Perez, Queen Delores Dobecka, Duke Terry Hykel and Duchess Lanette Hykel. Good luck to them at YAD. Fraternally, Bobby Hykel (4-11-79) -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Readers, We had our Easter program April 8th. A skit entitled, "Jimmie's Easter Bunny" was presented by Edward Hykel, Jr., Bobby Hykel, Delores Dobecka, Denaria Perez, Lillian Perez and Damon Perez. Other members participated in a number which spelled out. E-A-,S-T-E-R; they were Terry Hykel, Lanette Hykel, Karen Hykel, Shirley Dobecka, Theresa Dobecka, Darrell Uptmor. Cheryl Brem and Kathy Brem recited poems.

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee, in behalf of the membership of Lodge No. 30, Taiton, express our sympathy to the family of brother, ADOLPH BILEK who passed away March 16, 1979 at his home.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m.

Sunday, March 18th, at St. Philips Catholic Church, with Rev. James Brunner officiating. Interment followed in Holy Cross Memorial Park.

Pallbearers were his grandsons.

A rosary was recited at 7 p.m.

Saturday in Triska Chapel.

Brother Bilek was born February 26, 1899 in Dubina, Fayette County, Texas and he was 80 years old.

He was a member of Lodge 30 over 50 years.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Bilek of El Campo; two daughters, Mrs. Janell Tupa of El Campo and Mrs. Ernestine Hajovsky of Ganado and one sister, Mrs. Millie Socha of El Campo.

May he rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Lottie Krutilek Connie Krutilek EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 160, San Angelo, Tx., express our sympathy to the family of JAMES [JIMMY] SCHNIERS who passed away March 27, 1979 at St.

Wednesday April 25, 1979 .

John's Hospital.

Funeral services were held at St. Ambrose Catholic Church at Wall, Texas. Burial was at St. Ambrose Cemetery.

Brother Schniers was born August 4th, 1936 in Runnels County and he was married to La Verne Schwartz November 26th, 1957.

Survivors include his wife; five daughters, Alanna Hirt of St. Lawrence, Rhonda Schniers, Janelle Schniers, Lynette Schniers and Glenda Schniers, all of San Angelo; his mother, Amalia Schniers of Wall; three brothers, Henry Schniers of Miles, C.B. Schniers of

Staton and Billy Schniers of Wall and a sister, Helen Jost of St. Lawrence.

May our brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Laddie Socha Robert Grigar Diana Pelzel EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 92 in Fort Worth, Texas, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of, WILLIE BARTEK age 62, who died Thursday, April 12, in Temple where he lived the last several

28 years. He was a former resident of Fort Worth.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m.

Saturday, April 14th, in Harper-Talasek Funeral Chapel in Temple and cremation followed in San Antonio.

Brother Bartek worked for Swift & Co. for 25 years. He was a native of Zabcikville.

He is survived by his sister, Lillie Bartek of Mexia.

May he rest in peace.

Resolution Committee:.

Frances Jaworski Joy Paprskar Anna Langer

Death Claims Paid in March, 1979 TEMPLE, TEXAS April 12, 1979 Death Claim No.

Name

Lodge No. Location

Date of Admission

Date of Death

Sge

Cert. Na

Buckholts Needy'lle Jourdanton Faults Corpus Christi Taylor Galveston Moravia Holland Holland Ganado Granger Victoria El Campo West Houston Seaton Cat Cpring Lubbock Fort Worth Ennis Houston Sweet Home Jourdanton

1-10-55 4-11-26 10-26-38 11-12-70 7- 2-47 3- 8-14 1-22-65 6- 8-65 10-23-68 5-28-71 2- 9-13 10-1T-41 8-10-13 6- 5-32 4- 9-18 1- 1-49 8i- 8-32 9-10-35 2- 2-19 6- 8-46 9-19-56 2-22-11 5-18-37 8-29-44

11-30-78 2-23-79 2-15-79 2-15-79 12617-78 2-17-70 26 4-79 2- 1-79 2-28-79 2-25-79 2-28-79 1-19-79 2-24-79 2-28-79 12-24-78 2-21-79 2-25-79 2-22-79 2-24-79 2-18-79 3-11-79 12-23-78 3-15-79 3- 9-79

25 81 81 46 84 82 22 78 73 60 86 68 84 71 85 54 79 90 79 61 40 88 60 73

JS 2871 B-152 B-2212 PR-49298 B-3832 A-2939 C-31994 W-32930 W-43757 PR-50901 A-825 D-916 A-5528 B-764 A-4816 Pd-up No 801 Pd-up 113 Th-1391 A-11317 D-1878 0-13022 A-8517 C-3871 0-7535 and 0-32443 A1-7037 C-7014 0-7979 A -7233 0-1809 0-4702 D-1906 and D-2289 0-2888

13220 13221 13222 13223 13224 13225 13226 13227 13228 13229 13230 13231 13232 13233 13234 13235 13238 13237 13238 13239 13240 13241 13242 13243

Steve Frank Svetlik J. H. Michalec Jim Gaydos Ernest H. Daniel Felix Pavlas, Sr. Adela T. Tucek Jean M. Baumann Martin Wozniak Jewell A. Thornell Billy Lee Cameron Will Skarpa Charlie P. Lehman Annie Kruppa Logic Tobola Vine Tobola Alma I. Hardilek Olga Jez Minna Wolchik Joseph Ancinec John Ed. Williams Bertha V. Green Mary Filipek Louis R. Krpec Frank J. Belicek

15 81 168 25 79 29 173 23 80 80 138 20 32 50 54 88 47 22 157 154 135 142 63 168

13244 13245 13246 13247 13248 13249 13250

Rosalie Vicha Willie Haider Alton A. Ileinzel Ad. J. Bilek Rosie Matus L. B. Baca Bennie Joe Bartos

35 24 4 30 54 49 50

Elk Cyclone Hallettsville Taiton West Rowena El Campo

12- 8-18 9-18-43 6- 5-45 5- 4-19 10-25-33 10-19-38 7- 8-46

3-10-79 3-18-79 3- 2-79 3-16-79 3-19-79 2-19-79 2-24-79

85 86 49 80 78 79 42

1

Fayetteville

2- 3-36

3-10-79

78

13251 Emilie H. Volcik

To the bereaved survivors of our deceased brothers and sisters, the Supreme Lodge expresses its heartfelt sympathy.

Fraternally yours, Leonard D. Mikeska, Secretary-Treasuree

PODPORA ,7 .• LIDSKOST BRATRSTVI east Ceski triedni organ Slovanske Podporujici Jednoty Statu Texas, zaloiene roku 1897 25. dubna 1979

ROtNIK 67 USW 17

011f L 110PISOVATELi

move. Pak mladeti mela hledani vajidek a nekteti jiutt natili pine kotii6ky.

Nave 61eny j sme ptijali jak nasleduje; Susan M. Kofnovec, David F. Kofnovec, Moody E. a Dorothy J. Edwards, Louis 0. a Janet N. Kroll, Willie Mae Miller, Michael Vahrenkemp, Julie L. Wenzel, Michael W. Cammack, Ryan M. Schuk, Melanie R. Grellhesel, Don na Lynn Shirey a Raymond P. Chudej, Jr. Doufame, tie se Jim bude u nos libit a tie budou na y -atevoscheapodiltsna jednani. Narozeniny v dubnu melt Eugene Gerlich, Frank Leshikar a sestra Linda Steinhauser zazpivaly jsme "Happy Birthday".

Dvetni cenu vyhrol Leslie Dungan a P a k Jame ptikroeill k svaelne, kde byl velky vYber dobreho jidla pro katidou cha t a po svaeine se katicly bavil dle libosti, ale my jsme museli doma, kde na nits dekola pace.

Doufam, tie jsem neco nevynechal a j est jsem neco vynechal, talc prosim za odpu5t6.ni.

8 bratrsky powdravem - SPJST- Otto Hanui TAK VSELICOS

had Slovansica Lips, 6isio 66, Waco Oteni dtenaki, bratfi a sestry Nati dubnovou schazi zahajil M. pkedseda bratr Henry (Hank) West v 2 hodiny odpoledne za pkitomnosti asi Vaichni atednici byli nit svem miste a navAtevniky jsme melt p. a pi. Al Glat ter; doufame, ze se jim u nits 11kilo a tie nos navtitivi zase.

Byl eten protokol z cainule schavie a pkijat jak byl napse.n; dopisy a tiety nebyly tadne. Pak se pH krodilo ku zpravam vYrbora a k.11 majetkuvy vybor podal zprivu br.

George Fouling, za vstupenky br.

Frank Parma, celkovou zpravu dal bratr Emil Hanuti, za revizni (Audit) komisi podal zpravu bratr ene Gerlich, to prottledli viechny knihy a natili je v Upinem potadku, za 7.4.bavni vybor podala zpravu sestra Sue Pauling a pots;Ala sestry, aby donesly nejake pe61vo do schtze ttetiho olcrsku, ktera se bude konat u natieho du 29. dubna.

Za mladeti podala zprivu sestra Libby Parma a povedela nam, tie inlid.et mela Ostavu velikonoenich Aneika Houdkovit. karat a ceny byly rozdany 1. — Steven Stanislav, 2. — Janice Minul9 t9den jsem byla potekna Stanislav a 3. Ii iernonica Cepak, ale navgtevou t • ech studentii z texaske vtiechny byly hezke. Za nemocen- university v Austinu, ktefi piijeli sepsat ak vybor podala zpravu sestra Ag a fotografovat vkchno co se t9kalo nea Mazanec, to poslala karty Lou- nag ich pfistehovalcfi a jejich domoviny. ie Vesel kovi, ktery mel operaci, ale Devoe bylo po otci Ce gka jmenem je uti snad doma a vede se mu do- Tirmova a ho'g i byli oba jinonarodovci. bfe a dale Ray Orsag, Roland Jeden fotografoval vk co jsem mela z Webb a Albert Jake.; pfejem Csl. a te1 i me krojovane panenky a vk si viem nemocn ►in brake a trvale sepisovali a tea brali na pasky to,co jsem uzciraveni, Vtiechny zpravy byly jim povedela o zvycich, kultu •e a co se dobre. t9kalo krajann zde v Texasu. Vgichni Sastre Libby Parma tidal& Po- byli Uslu'ini a pfate gti a velmi se o 'voleni najmouti bus do Longview, zajimali. Oni pry vse ukaZi studentum v kde buds tonanfi schtize mbidele jejich tfide a moc me dekovali,Ze jsem se ttetiho okrsku 24. eervna; ptejeme jim venovala. Rada jsem je poueila o mnohem, co nev6deli a dosti JI zdaru, aby bus •byl napinen. Jestll byste Nal jell na tomto busu, easem jich bude vice, co budou chtiti presim, abyste co nejdtive zajlati- vedeti new o stare vlasti nAich rodieti.

11 sve misto od sestry Libby Par- Byl to krasne straven9 den ye spoleenosti

mil9ch lidi.

Minul9 t9den mel pohfeb v Ennis p.

Willie Honza, syn zesnuleho Josefa Honzy jehoi manzelka byla rodem Patakova. Zanechal man:ielku rozenou myslim Horakovou ( snad se nem9lim), jednoho syna a pet deer, jednoho bratra Josefa a jednu sestru pi. Louise Svehlakovou a fadu synovcii a netefi.

Pohfben z katolickeho kostela na fifbito sv. Josefa. Pozustal9m vyslovujeme soustrast a zesnulemu necht' je zeme lehka.

Take v Ennis zernfel p. Steve Mtfiik a pohfben na venkovsk9 hfbitov v Crisp poblFie Ennis po boku sve prvni mar±"elky(rozend M. Krajeova). Druha manZelka kterou zanechava, byla sl.

Gerlichova. Take nechal syna a etyfi decry. Necht' odpoeiva v pokoji a pozfistal9m nae soustrast.

Pofad se ve svete neco stava a v nakm Texasu minul9 tyden to hrozne tornado usmrtilo 44 lidi, 700 poranilo a 22 tisic zustalo Upine bez domova. Neco takoveho si nedovedem ani pfedstavit ale musi to b9t strAne. Toto se stalo ve meste Wichita Falls a v nedalekem Vernon,Tx., take dosti jich pf glo o iivot a nekteri ztratili domov. Nyni ufady mail velkou starost dostati peneiitou pomoc a pomoc s potrav)nami a obleky nebot' postiZeni ztratili vk co meli, ani domovy jim nezustaly. Snad jim bude pomoieno a doufejme,ie jii nikdy neco podobneho se nestane.

Dobfe znama sl. Ethel Ernestine Harper zesnula v Morristown, New Jersey na srdeeni zachvat. SI. Harperova byla znama milionum jako "Aunt Jemima" v dobe deprese kdyi oznamovala smgeninu na livance a tei syrup pro Quaker Oats spoleenost. kaW zna obrazek ZernoSly s Cerve0m a bilOn Katkem na hlave,a tento "pancake mix" je stale popularni i dnes. Ona tea byla znama i v cizine nebot' zpivala se skupinou pod jmenem "Three Ginger Snaps". Doilla se veku 75 let.

V Boone,No. Carolina mlada 11. !eta diveina byla na busu kdyi jeji otec ( kte4 byl fidieern na torn busu) tatrpei aktisrari, srdeeni a videla 'ze tento ztratil kontrolu nad busem. Rychle chopila se kola a 'Sikovne zavedla bus na stranu cesty bez

Ve sttedu 25. dubna 1979 nehody. Povoland ambulanc zavezla otce do nernocnice, kde se naleza v kritickem stavu ale cestujici na busu vyVazli bez nehody.

Plukovnik James Walker Fannin,kter9 zemiel jako hrdina 27. bfezna 1836 v bitve u Goliad, kdy general Santa Anna zavraMil yS'echny vojaky tam, nosil 'nee' a tento byl pozdeji • v 1963' darovan do Hall of State ye zdejKim Fair Parku.

Nedavno tento mee a jeke jine zbrane byly eisteny, a mezitim co eistiei se vzdalili, tak mee byl ukraden nek9m,kdo vedel jak je y zacn9,neboe byl zhotoven nekdy mezi 1817 a 1821 a ma cenu nejmene $5000.09. Fannin byl poprayen,. ale jeho smrt zbottfila texask9 lid tolik2i.e se zas vzchopili a konene v bitve San Jacinto piemohli generala Santa Anna a timto u g Texas si vydobil svobodu v dubna 1836. Vzacn9 mee dosud nebyl vypatrah.

Mlada 14. leta sleeinka Paula Kopeekova z Kalifornie,vnuCka pi.

Marie Kopeekove z Ennis, se prave naleza ve Washington, D.C. se skupinou fotudentit kteii ye skole vynikli a ziskali nelvetM znamky ye s y9ch studiich. Jeli tam gtastni studenti a nekolik ueitelek a treitelit s nimi. SI. Paula jest elenkou SPJST u fadu 135 v Ennis, Tx. Prave jsem se dovedela,e p. Charlie Staglik byl dosti poranen, kdyzjista 'iena vrazila do jeho auta. Pan Staglik utrpel nekolik zlomen9ch zeber a potluceniny, takze nem0e ani chodit.• Je doma v opatrovani jeho marCielky a pfali bychom mu,aby brzy se zotavil z jeho poraneni a byl zase zdritv. On jest elenem u faclu 84 a po dlouha leta zastupoval mist() tam jako "bartender" a jiste ho kdic19 zna neb dobi•e obsluhuje zakazniky chladnelio piva a sodovky. tfinact9 v9roeni Polka festival se nam kvapem blizi nebot' °slava se bude konat 5.a.6. kvetna a Cini se velke pfipravy k tomu. Jen aby nam poCasi pialo abychom mohli v'ge pekne oslavit.

Nast pritelkyne pi. Georgia KuCerova z Alabamy zase p • jede a pfiveze sebou tii jine damy, tak 'tam bode veselo, a radi se uvidime.

-SPJST-

Radostne zaiiti velikonoCnich svatku v roku 19 79 , podavaJohn Staia z Corpus Christi, Texas Ta p • i roda se nam, s jeji vzk • i Beni m jarni m, U kazala v jeji pine krase. Snad je to nahrada zato nepfijemne zi mni poeasi Icteremu jsme byli nuceni Snad jen nejakym tim nespokojeOm zabruCenim jsme si mohli easteene ulevi t.

KaIde roeni obdobi ma sve pray°.

OvKem kaZdy si mula e v zi ti ponaueeni s pfede'g lych roku, a dle toho se pfipravi t do budoucna.

Napodobne zmeny jsou i v torn nagem kdidodennim pfisobeni. Dobre se stf ida z mene dob0m, aby jsme na dobro nezpohodlneli.

Ten telefon v dome zavedeny je iiteeny i pf es to kdy" nas vyrusi z naKeho spanku, a na konec zhleddin ‘2"e bylo chybne Cislo. V sobotu dopoledne 14 . dubna mne volal znamy hlas a tazal se mne jestli jsem u z chytil toho zaji eka? Odpovedel jsem: "Jeste ne!---Je moc divoky. Neda se chytit."

Dalk slova znely: "Tak ja mam tady dva, tak jednoho yam dovezu," Take se tak stalo. Auto pi ijelo ze ktereho vystoupila jedna ze mnoho dobrosrdeenych Sokolek, pani Kristina Knapkova, manielka p. Eddie Knapka s bilym kraliekem v rukach. Bylo to zase jedno radostne a neoCekavane pfekvapeni pro mne.

Pii podavani toho okra:g leneho zaji elca pravila: "Tent° je od Pamely, a ona mi f ekla abych ho vain dodala."

Toto je a kazka jak rodice qchovavaji sve deti. Jest to vzacnost 6 videt v n5melg i dobu aby deti mely u etu ku stark m ii dem. Pamela je nejmladk dcera manZelit Eddie a Melviny Urbanovskych. Melvina je dcera manZ'elu Eddie a Kristina Knapko4ch.

Pamela travi svoje ikolni prazdniny u sve tety Joice, dvouch sestfenic, Christine a Sharon a jednoho bratranka, Garry v Houston, Texas.

Dalii piljemna U dalost Asi za dve hodiny po odjezdu pani K. Knapkove, telefon zase zvonil. Byl jsem otazan jestli bych se chtel zileastnit spoleene veCe • e u mojeho vnuka Patricka Peal? Odpovedel jsem ze ano s radosti. V tilto chvili mi v hlave kmitla myg lenka abych nahledl do mojeho zapisniku a pi' esvedei I se jestli to popfipade nebudou oslavovane narozeniq moji hodne decry AniCky Peal.

Nemylil jsem se! U vofil se mi okam'iite plan. Kdcrz dcera Olga Mokry je moje nejbliik sousedka, a u z videla toho zajieka ochoCeneho a okrasleneho, hotovS% jen do neho zakousnout, ze by mohl u Cinit i dalk vhodne poslani to spoleene slavnostni veCefi v ten samy den.

JelikoZ muj dvorek pfi tomne poskytuje bohate kvety velikonoenkh lilli i tak jsem ji ch nast • ihal nekolik, k tomu pfidal jednu vetvi elcu ktera mela etyfi raze v jednom chinaCi, krasne tmavoeervene libezne voni ci raze. Toto jsem si i pravil i obalku abych nepf ijel po prazdnu.

Po pfijezdu na miSto jsem shledal, kde v u tulnem domove manZeln Patrick a Georgie Peal, na stole 6 i byl narozenino4 dort, upeCen a ozdoben

Jan Sta4a 14. dubna 1949. dobrou kuchafkou Ji finkou, ktera je dcerou madielii Alvin Matuloqch. Jeji matka pochazi z rodiny Mikulcove z Cameron, Texas.

Veeer ku stolum zasedli man=iele AniCka a Roy Peal, jejich syn Sam R. s jeho man =ielkou Sue, jejich dva syni Shawn R. (10 roku) a Scott R. ( 7 roku).

Tito pfijeli z Houston, Texas, syn Patrick s jeho manZelkou Georgie, syn (6 roku) Grant a dcera Gerry Ann (4 roky) a pisatel techto iadku. 'Yeti zazpivaly na g i oslavence "Happy Birthday".

Ctena pani Knapkova--Ten zajieek nebyl u mne dlouho v zajeti. Ja jsem mel nad nim slitovani, neb v ten samy den byl 'tam Ar g em pochoutkou. Vy jste umelkyne vtom \fa g em pekafskem odboru. Vseci obdivovali va g i snahu jak dovedete projevit pratelstvi a skutky pfi kladu hodOmi. Prijmete od nas vg ech co jsme si pochutnavali na nem nase u pfimne diky. J iz v mojiep cletskjch letech jsme slychaval niezi lidem staf siho veku tjr to slova: "Hory s horami a lidi s lidmi".

Zaroven touto cestou milym a va.e0iii adateltim chci jeke jednou vfele podekovat za pozvani a dovezeni. Dcera Anicka byla narozena 14 . dubna na farme pi i Buckholts. Mnoho zdravi a zdaru do budoucna pf eje Tobe, tvilj milujici tati. V 10. hodin zet' Roy tone dovez dom6.

Pozdrav vgem John Stag a -SPJST-

SUB VERNOSTI VLAJCE SPOJEACH STATt "Jsi slibuji vernost vlajce Spojeraj/eh stitfi ameriekkeh a repubLee, kterou zistiva, jeden narod, pod Bohm nedelitelny se svobodou 4 spravedlnost vies."

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26 SPJST hid eislo 79, Corpus Christi Ve schuzi SPJST fadu Cislo 79 Corpus Christi, Texas, ktera se konala 12. dubna schazel tajemnik br. Monta Foster ktery se pozvolna („lzdravuje z jeho vane nemoci. Misto pi'edsedkyne sestra ,Anna M. Mossova, byla odjeta yen zmesta, na ykiyit's you dceru. Linda ye state Mississippi. Asi 2 tydny pied tim byla vyslana "Corn Products" spolee.nosti, do 2-denni g koly aby se dale poueila ye vedeni knih a novych strojfi kde je zamestnani co hlavni tajemnice iifadovni okolo 25. roku. Ona zaujima y yznanme a zodpovedne misto ye seem zamestnani; my vKichni gratillujem p(povOenitom zamestnani. Ona sla pi'es tezke easy, kdy =?: jeji oba'syni Gordon J. Castro 28. lety a syn Leon Jaro Castro 31. lety slorfAli ye valce ye Vietnam.

Ctena byla resoluce soustrasti zesnuleho bratra Robert F. Jano g ek a resoluce zesnule sestry Ethel Ida Johetz.

Podavane zpravy Cifedniku co byli ,ipilitomni a y9borii byly pfiznive, a takto jedtiom9sIne pfijaty. Na uprazdnene misto tajemnika, bratr pfedseda Frank C. Sacky, Cistano yil pro tutu schilzi sestru Helen Pavelkovu.

Z nedokoneeneho jednani z minule schitze byla vzpomenuta fadova y9roeni sla ynost, ktera piipada na nedeli 20. kvetna. K obedu budou klobase opekane na rogti (barbecue sausage) s patiqn9mi wikrm y. Listky k obedu jsou -pfedprodeji $2 .50 kus. Po?" adaji ci vjr bor ma na starosti u spofadat zabavny program odpoledni. Kdo by chtel piispet nejakym ci slem vse bude vi tano. Nemusi zrovna byti Clenem SPJST J ednoty. Pisatel techto iadku 'tam bude miti jeden stul vYloien rilznSr mi zaramovanymi obrazky a album-kniha ktera je , zaeata jeni pojednava o Deji nach Corpus Christi, a okresu Neuces. Jeji spisovatel je John -Stag a, "Dejepisec" pro sad CI slo 79 SPJST a Sokol Corpus Christi, Texas.

V teto schuzi byla piijata nova Clenka, Vanessa Lynn Stag a, narozena 3. biezna 1979 ve Victorii, Texas dcera rodieu Allen a Laura Sta g a a pravnueka John Stage; pojigtena v bide I, obnos jeden tisic. Vice =2"adosti o Clenstvi nebylo 'Nem Chci jegte pfipomenout kde cela verejnost je fictive zvana, aby prisli mezi nas 20. kvetna a pomohli nam spoleene oslavit to nage Padesate-sedme vfroei zalo=i.eni fadu SPJST Oslo 79, Corpus Christi, dne 2. Unora v roku 1922. Kdo by chtel vypomoct nejakym eislem do odpoledniho programu, ka i= dy bude vitany. Kdokoliv by mel doma nejakym obrazky, rilkopise, knihy neb veci ktere by chtel vystaviti u teto pfil6itosti a neb

mohou se obratit na sestru Anna M.Moss, 500 Brandesky, Corpus Christi, Texas 78 4 15; telefon 8 5502 13 , neb Jerry Elzner, 13.01 Prince Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78 4 12 ; telefon 9 9 1-174 6 a dale i John Sta g a, 13 4 6 Daytona Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78 4 15; telefon 8 52 -6 6 3 0.

Sbratrsk9m pozdrayem John StaKa -SPJST-

se iiesky Let Us Study Czech Ume

Lekce sedmnieta — Lesson No 17 Forming plurals — Mnoine eislo The nominative plural of masculine animate nouns has, for both hard and soft stems, the ending which softens the hard consonants before it. vojaci vojak had — had' tech — teli eert eerti doktoti pan — pant doktor There are two other endings for animate masculine nouns in the nom. pl. — ove — personal names, such as Viclavove, which means several people with the name Vaclay. Other examples: Italove tech — Ital Srbove or t echove Srb (one syllable pan — panove (1 syllable names) syn — synove Polak — Polici e'en — elenove Mad'afi Mad'ar biskup — biskupove filosof — filosofove There is much flunetuation in the usage of the plural i and ove.

Perhaps one rule of thumb to follow is to use the ove form when speaking and writing formally.

All nouns ending in tel, denot • ing office, position or occupation, are made plural by the simple addition of é.

Examples: ueitel — ueitele stavitel — stavitele °bean — °beano krajan krajane Slovan Slovane uohan — pohane andel — midge host — haste Zid 2ide soused — sousede Cloy& — lido maniele mantel exception: German — German' (Nouns ending in— ista):

houslista — housliste lachista lachiste pianists — pianiste pfitel pfitele There are a number of nouns that usually go in pairs, such as milky, brfle, etc., somewhat like our words, sheep, deer, etc. There words. Examples: penize noviny laty kaihoty klelte housle milky rodiee dvefe brtle hodiny Proper names, places, countries, etc.: Vance t echy Velikonoce Marianske Liznenarozeniny Teplice jmeniny Karlovy Vary There exist some of the old dual number plural in Czech: ruka — ruce koleno kolena noha — nohy oko oa mho uli Prs prsy rameno ramena Exercise Write the nominative plural of these words: bratr ehiapee sestra pfitel kupec Amerlean soused houslista ,Form sentences of your own with the plural of these words!

Robert vojak nate' filosof tech stavitel pan °bean syn host elen soused mantel Pronounce all the words OUT LOUD. Be sure and look up all words you don't know the meaning of. Translate the sentence you write in Czech into English.

Bubenieek Thlee bubenieek, tluee na buben, a svoliva hochy: "Roil pojd`te yen!

Zahrajem si na vojaky mime flinty a bodilty, hole, hut* het nikdo nemelkej!"

(Can you read and translate this verse?)

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Wednesday April 25, 1979

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

Tuesday, May 15 — Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.

Saturday, May 19 — Gilbert Kautz Sunday, May 20 — May Fete Saturday, May 26 --Heart of Texas Road Gang Sunday, May 27 — Battle Dance; Jodie Jay vs. Joe Patek SPJST —

STATE FIELD MANAGERS' CLASS SCHEDULE District 1 Monday May 7 — Lodge 39, Bryan, 7:30 pm..

Tuesday, May 8 -- Lodge 33, Bleblerville, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 9 -- Lodge 179, Warrenton, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 15 — Lodge 13, Dime Box, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 16 -- Lodge 188, Centerville, 7:30 p.m.

Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood Friday, April 27 — Social also, board of trustees' meeting, 8 p.m.

Friday, May 4 — Social Sunday, May 6 — Lodge meeting, 3:30 p.m.

Friday, May 11 — Social Saturday, May 12 — Veselka Reunion Friday, May 18 — Social Saturday, May 19 — Tri-County CB Club public dance Friday, May 25 — Social Saturday, May 26 — Gerik wedding reception Sunday, May 27 — Rendke reunion SPJST — Lodge No. 13, Dime Box Friday, April 27 — Monthly meeting 7:30 p.m. — Family night for members; movie, light refresh.

Saturday, April 28 — Blue Sunsets — SPJST — Lodge No. 15, Buckholts Family game night every Tuesday at 7:30 p. m.

— SPJSTLodge No. 17, New Tabor Sunday, May 6 — Lodge meeting Sunday, May 20 — Annual Barbecue for Lod ge 17 — SPJST — Lodge No. 18, Elgin Friday, April 27 — Bert Rivera and The Nightriders Saturday, May 5—Country Sounds Sunday, May 6 — Leo Majek dance Saturday, May 12 — Hi-Toppers

Lodge No. 24, Cyclone (Flag Hall) Saturday, April 28 — SchneiderStrawn wedding dance; music

by Debonaires

(Dress Regulations: Dresses and pantsuits for women — men: no blue Plane.)

—SPJST

Lodge No. 25, Ennis Saturday, April 28 — Jodie Mikula Saturday, May 5 — Polka Festival Sunday, May 6 — Polka Festival Saturday, May 26 — American Sunrise (Dress code enforced) Lodge meetings held every second Wednesday of each month.

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Lodge No. 35, Elk Saturday, April 28 — The Casuals Saturday, May 5 — Jerry and The Melody Five Saturday, May 12—Country Combo Saturday, May 19 — Highnoon Saturday, May 26 — Country Medallion — SPJST — Lodge No. 38, Kovar Friday, May 11 — Mother's Day dance — Lee Roy Matocha Sunday, May 20 — Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

— SPJST — Lodge No. 39, Bryan Saturday, April 28 — Vrazels — SPJST — Lodge No. 47, Seaton Thursday, April 26 — Seaton Brass Band rehearsal; 8 p.m.

Monday, May 7 — Covered dish supper honoring high school graduates, 7 p.m.. Lodge and YC meetings, 8 p.m.

Tuesday, May 8 — Choral practice, 8 p.m.

Friday, May 11 — Picnic Planning Committee meeting Saturday, July 21 — Picnic promotional event at Temple Mall; JC Penney Court area, 1 to 2 p.m.

Tuesday, May 22 — Choral practice 8 p.m.

Sunday, July 22 — Annual Lodge Picnic. Details forthcoming (Dress Policy: Ladies — dresses only; Men — Dress pants only.

SPJST --

Lodge No. 54, West Saturday, April 28 -- Raymond Glatters' 25th anniversary Sunday, May 6 — Wedding reception Sunday, May 20 --- RVOS No. 78 annual dinner and meeting Sunday, May 27 — Kocian reunion SPJST —

Lodge No. 66, Waco (Linden Hall) Saturday, April, 28 — Jerry Haisler's Melody Five Saturday, May 5 — Statlites Saturday, May 12 — Vrazel Polka Band Saturday, May 19 -- The Moods Saturday, May 26 — Jimmy Nemec EVERY SUNDAY — GAME NIGHT. 7 p.M. SPJST —

Lodge No. 68, Nelsonville Saturday, May 12 — Dance; music

by Mike Lyons and Leavin' Home, 8 p.m.; chicken stew supper (and to go) 5 p.m., Nelsonville Hall.

SPJST

Lodge No. 74, Loveiady Saturday, April 2 8.— The Country Squirrs

GAME NIGHT EVERY THURSDAY. 7:30 p.m.

(All of our regular Saturday night dances are from 9 p •m to 1 a mi. The lodge phone number is 6498200.

— SPJST —

Lodge-No. 79, Corpui Christi

Sunday, May 20 — SPJST Festival and Barbecued Sausage SPJST —

Lodge No. 80, Holland Saturday, April 28 Moods Saturday, May 5 — People's Choice Saturday, May 26 — Moods Sunday, May 27 — Annual Lodge 80 picnic; music by: Vrazels, and Fritz Hodde — SPJST — Lodge No. 84, Dallas Friday, April 27 — Country-Western Dance: High Noon Band Saturday, May 19 — Czech Harvesters Saturday, June 2 — Jodie Mikula — SPJST — Lodge No. 87, Temple Friday, May 11 — Lodge meeting, also 65 anniversary of Lodge 87, honoring 50-year members; covered dish supper, 7 p.m.

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Lodge No. 88, Houston Friday, April 27 — Dick Allen and the River Road Boys Saturday, April 28 — Lee Roy Matocha Social every Thursday night at 8 p.m Supper served from S to 8 p.m Breakfast s rved at our Friday and . Saturdaye night dances and at all special dances.

— SPJST — Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth May 19-20 — Clean-up days at - National Hall Sunday, May 20 --- Monthly meeting 2 p.m.

Sunday, June 17 — Hall reopening, details later SPJST — Lodge No. 130 Dallas & Sokol Zizka Saturday, May 5 — No dance Ennis Polka Festival) Saturday, May 19 -- Harold Strand (Dress Code: Women — dresses, evening pantsuits Men — coats, leisure suits, shirts inside trousers; no Slue PISMO — SPJST

Lodge No. 142, Houston Sunday, May 6 — Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

— SPJST-Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth Sunday, May 20 — Lodge meeting `GAMS NIGHT each Friday, 7:30 p.m.

— SPJST Lodge No. 172, Pasadena Saturday, May 5 — Joe Young Saturday, May 19 — George Machart Be g. lodge meetin g, 2nd Wednesda y of each month. Dances 9 p.m. to 1 km Socials every Thursday, p.m., and Saturday at 2 p.m. Lodge location: 911 Z. Shaw, Phone 472-9351.

— SPJST —

Lodge No. 173, Galveston Sunday, May 20 — Lodge meeting, 3:30 at 407 Ling Bayou Vista, La Marque — SPJST -Lodge No. 177, Academy Thursday, April 26 — District II FFA banquet Friday, April 27 — Temple High School banquet Saturday, April 28 — The Gentres Thursday, May 3 — Academy Booster Club banquet Friday, May 4 — The Debonaires Saturday, May 5 — Jody Jay and The Silvertones vs. Rockin' Country Saturday, May 12 -- The Gentres

Friday, May 18 — Academy Junior-Senior banquet Saturday, May 19 — Country Sensations vs. Bill Waltz' Goodtimers Saturday, May 26 — The Journeymen vs. Jerry Haisler and The Melody Five Second Wednesday each month — youth club meeting, 0:30 P.m.; adult meeting, 7:30 p.m, Game Night every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m . Kitchen is open, (Drees Policy: No hats, no raggy or dirty clothes, no shorts, halter tops, midriffs co shirt tails out) SPJST —

Lodge No. 178, Longview-Kilgore Family Game Nights every Friday and Sunday, 7 p.m.

Lodge No. 188, Centerville Saturday, April 28 — Charles Ellison Saturday, May 5 — Country Combinations Saturday, May 12 — Buckshots Saturday, May 19 — Heart of Texas Road Gang Saturday, May 26—Charles Ellison Monthly meetings every 3rd Sunday at 7:30 pm.

SPJST

Lodge No. 189, BryanCollege Station Sunday, May 6 — Lodge meeting — SPJST

SPJST —

Lodge No. 180, Burleson Friday, April 27 — Battle dance: Country Westerners vs. Rick Presley Saturday, April 28 — Harold Strand Orch (sponsored by St. Ann's) Saturday, May 5 — Country Music Express Saturday, May 12 — Blacky and The Country Gentlemen Friday, May 18 — Open Saturday, May 19 — Lee Roy Matocha Saturday, May 26 — Rollin' With The Flow SPJST

Lodge No. 181, Montgomery County Wednesday, June 13 — Quarterly meeting; contact 756-4090 in Conroe — SPJST Lodge No. 183, Mid-Cities Sunday, May 20 — Official chartering ceremonies at Lodge 180, Burleson. Meal served from 12:30 to 2 p.m.; Chartering ceremonies at 2:30, with dance to follow. Other details forthcoming.

— SPJST — Lodge No. 185, New Braunfels Thursday, May 3 — Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.; officers' meeting, 7:30 p.m. and youth club meets at 7:30 p.m. at Eagles Hall, 250 So. St. New Braunfels — SPJST — Lodge No. 187, Round Rock Sunday, May 6 — Lodge meeting, 3 p.m. at new lodge home, FM 1468, 1 mile east of Round Rock The date for the grand opening and dedication of the new hall will be announced later.

SPJST —

Make Safet y Happen Reduce farming costs with accident prevention. Be informed. Read safety articles.

Study operator's manuals. Routinely inspect machinery, buildings, and work sites for hazards, then correct them. Use needed protective equipment. Teach others to work safely. Keep up on laws and regulations concerning safety and health.

Post safety rules and insist they be followed.

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Help FIGHT FATIGUE Farm homemakers can help fight accidents caused by routine and fatigue by providing coffee, tea or milk breaks. If the operator is far away from home, pack vacuum bottle and "brown bag" on equipment to give him an excuse to stop. Modern machinery can operate continuously but . man cannot. Give him a break.

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Wednesday April 25, 1979

DANCE

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Friday, April 27th Dick Allen and the River Road Boys COUNTRY/WESTERN

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Friday, April 27th MUSIC BY

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—DRAWING FOR 3 SETS OF DANCE TICKETS-

Saturday, April 28th Lee Roy Matocha

- THE ENTIRE FAMILY IS WELCOME — Adm. $3.00 Per Person (17 years and over), $1.50 Per Person (13 to 16 years old)

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