Vestnik 1979 05 16

VESTNIK FRATERMINU/111

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

HUMANITY

BROTHERHOOD

Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 USPS — 658480 VOLUME 67 NUMBER 20 MAY 16, 1979

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK ..1n this editorial attempt we have to, in the first place, try to offer an explanation which we feel is due our members and readers; of course, these do happen to everyone of us in the walk down the pathway of life. It so happened that, out of a clear blue sky, we became the recipient of a bad roll of film on which the pictures of the District IV SR banquet and, also, their meeting were taken plus the pictures of the District 111 meeting at Lodge No. 66, Elm Mott one week later. The pictures in the last issue, May 9th, were poor and the pictures of the District Ill meeting held Sunday, April 29th are even worse; we have held them up in an effort to try to bring out the contrast in black and white in the film. We will just have to "wait and see." Yes, as an army buddy used to say, in any occasion: "that could happen even to a married man!" It did! We will have to wait and see what develops; we, quite naturally, cannot help these failures in chemistry and technology and regret the consequences caused by them. .. With this issue dated May 16, 1979 the Vestnik is being delivered to only those of you our members and readers who have returned the prepaid postcard which had been sent to you from the Supreme Lodge by SL Financial Secretary's department by Br. Jerry Mikulas, Jr. If you had not returned the card then your name was automatically taken off of the mailing list. If there are any members who

WHAT IS CHARITY? It's silence when your words would hurt, It's patience when your neighbor's curt, It's deafness when the scandal flows, It's thoughtfulness for another's woes; It's promptness when stern duty calls, It's courage when misfortune falls.

Give thought the above my friends; You will be better off when your own life ends. know of someone who wants the Vest nik sent to them, please notify (or tell them to notify) the Supreme Lodge, P. O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 directly; please save time and do not write our office at P. O. Box 85, West, Tx. This will only delay the processing of your request or complaint ; we thank you for your kind attention to this now and at any time. ** .. There was a time when our SPJST Society in the State of Texas and, yes, the US, was very little known. If the question SPJST and other fraternal benefit societies was ever brought up in Austin and/or Washington, there probably was a lifting of an eyebrow, here or there, and somebody would inquire: "Who are they?" That has changed very significantly in recent years and rightfully so. So many of our state and national representatives are members of our various fraternal societies that they do not have to wonder what these societies are all about. Just think of how many are

members of our Society! We are proud to have them as members and appreciate what they do for us and themselves as members.

One such member is Congressman of our 11th district of Texas, Marvin Leath. Instead of going on a taxpayer's expense "j unket" overseas during the Easter recess, he visited cities and communities in his district. He visited West Monday, April 16th and we had a chance to exchange a few words with him and have since received a nice friendly letter from him; a sincere and forthright man representing his constituents and district. .. In answer to a previous request for "lighter" reading in the Czech Section, in this issue, we are publishing some more light reading named "0 Smolickovi." Read it and try to figure out and define the word used in the article.

When speaking of rewards of apathy, it is something that has a lot going for it. It is easy to catch and is painless. You can ignore it and nothing happens. The stronger it gets the less you feel you need to do about it.

Somehow it becomes most noticeable when it begins to spread over a large area. When it does, the individual usually feels it belongs to someone else.. Another appealing thing about apathy is the warm glow of nothingness it gives.

VESTNIK_ VESTNIK Entered as Second Class Matter January 3rd, 1933. at West, Texas. under the Act of Congress of August 24. 1922.

OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SLAVONIC BENEVOLENT ORDER OF THe STATE OF TEXAS EDITOR — R. .1. SEFCIK P.O. 110X SS, WEST. TEXAS 76651 RES. 1204 N. DAVIS STREET Res.: ($17) 826-5989 — Office: 826-3312 PUBLISHERS: CECHOSLOVAK PUB. CO ., WEST. TX Subscription: $11.00 Per Year

SUPREME LODGE SPJST 520 N. Main St. — Temple Tx 76501 Phone: AC 817 7734575 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 111IKULAS, JR., Financial Secretary — Res: 773-2950 R. B. LESIKAR, Legal Adviser P. 0. Box 248 Temple, Texas 76501 Telephone (AC 817) 773-2171 LIBRARY, ARCHIVES, MUSEUM Otto Hanus, Curator Res: 773- 5294 ® Office: 773-1575 DIRECTORS: JOHN A. KUBENA, Dist. I Res.: AC 713 968-3937 P.O. Box 308, La Grange 78945 HENRY VITEK, Dist. II AC 512; 859-2549 P.O. Box 67, Granger 16530 CYRILL (SID) POKLADNIK, Dist. III—AC 214; 741-1874 (Office) Res. 824-8072 2924 Elm St., Dallas 75226 STANLEY BROZ, Dist. IV AC 915; 442-3271, Lowake, Tx 76855 LOUIS HANUS, Dist. V AC 713; 862-6866 (Res.) 2525 West T. C. Jester Blvd.

Houston 77008 MATT S. VANEK, Dist. VI AC 512; 578-2687 1009 Northgate, Victoria, Tx 77901 t.J SI

BOB BAYER, Dist. VII AC 512; 393-6960 or 736-4666 Route 2, Box 154A Floresville 78114

PUBLICATION COMMIT TEE DISTRICT III — Edward Masenec, Chmn, Route 9, Box 387 Waco 76705 DISTRICT IV — Angeline Kristinek, V-Chun.

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 E. Matula 303 Gayle — San Antonio, Tx 78223 BY-LAW COMMITTEE JERRY MILAN — Chairman 8208 Lakeside Dr. — Fort Worth 76135 MRS. THELMA HRNCIR, Secretary 10610 Stonewall Blvd.—Corpus Christi 78410 STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR MRS. DOROTHY MASSEY. PO Box 100, Temp le, Tx 76501 — Res. Phone 773-3101 STATE FIELD MANAGERS SILAS H. SMITH — PO Box 100, Temple, Tx 76501 — Phone AC 817; 773-1575 Home Phone 817; 756-3427 GENE McBRIDE — PO Box 100, Temple, Tx 76501 — Phone AC 817; 773-1575 Home Phone AC 817; 859-5855 DISTRICT SALES REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT I Bennie P. Trcalek — Route 3 Caldwell Tx 77836 — Ph: AC 713; 972-8146 DISTRICT II Lad. J. Zatopek — 2605 W. Avenue Z Temple, Tx 76501 — Ph: AC 817; 778-3067 DISTRICT III

(Vacant) DISTRICT IV

(Vacant) DISTRICT V Mrs. Evelyn Mikeska, 10126 Moorberry Lane Houston, Tx 77080 — Ph: 713; 488-3126 DISTRICT VI Edwin Smajstrla, 305 Birchwood Dr., Victoria, Tx 77901 — Ph: AC 512; 573-7679 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Tillie Valchar — Route 1, Box 83 Jourdanton, Tx 78026 — Ph: AC 512; 784-3202 DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT I Melinda Wilson — P.O. Box 2, C:enterville, TX 75833 Phone: 214 536-2851 DISTRICT II Frank Klinkovsky — 1503 E. Central Temple, Tx 78501 — 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: AC 817; 888-3309 DISTRICT V Richard S. Wahlbert — 10506 Mayfield Rd., Houston, Tx 77043 — Ph: AC '713; 468-2497 DISTRICT VI Mrs. Prank Brdecka — Route 1, Box 150 Rosenber g, Tx 77471 — Ph: AC 713, 232-2085 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Maxine Pavliska — Route 2, Box 151 rloresville, Tx 78114 — AC 512; 393-2030 Unsolicited materials for puhlicatilfh cannot be returned unless sufficient postage is attached. This includes pictures. The expense of publishin g enga gement and wedding pictures must be born by the sender.

Changes of address and correspondence concerning deliver y of the Vestnik must be sent to the Su preme Lodge, Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501.

Paid subscriptions and advertising mat-

ter should be addressed to the Vestnik, West, Texas 76691, DEADLINE for material to be acce pted for the following issue is THURSDAY.

The temptation is to leave it alone and it will go away. With this attitude it may stay.

Apathy demands a special treatment for it will not go away alone.

The treatment starts with a good dose of involvement followed by long periods of action. it niay he hard to get a confirmed apathetic to take the cure. And then it is not permanent. in most cases action must be rewarded while apathy is to be condemned. Since it is easier to condemn than to praise, it stands to reason that apathy is here to stay. It is needed by those who would rather condemn than act.

Apathy has a lot going for it, but action is more fun. it must be. Have you ever heard anyone say, "Let's go where the apathy is?" lt is so easy to sit back and let the other person carry the load and get involved, while you tell him what he is doing wrong. It's so easy to criticize about what is not being done and yet take no action yourself to instigate change. What makes it so difficult to realize that talking will not change anything and that if you are a sincere person who wants to see change you, yourself, must get out and do it or it will never he done the way you want? (n- why is it difficult to see that if you always let the other individual carry the load he will always do it his way or eventually will just gel tired of doing all the work and quit. Then who will yoti pass the buck to?

Our Society cannot prosper and grow without the active participation of its members. If it is important enough to belong to, then it should be important enough to contribute to it your time, spirit and :ideas.

NEWSBRIEFS PRASIFKA REUNION

The descendants of the Prasifka, Kucera, Haidek, Jeemenek, and Novosad families will hold their annual reunion at the Moravian Hall in Corpus Christi Sunday,' June 3, 1979.

Continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m., Holy Mass at 9:30 a.m. in the hall building; 12 noon dinner and refreshments will be served. There will also he a short program plus entertainment and dancing. All

Wednesday, May 16, 1979 descendants of these families are welcome. If you plan to attend, advise Eugene Kucera, 2509 Morning Star Lane, Corpus Christi, TX. 78410 or phone 512-241-4036.

Al Kucera ** TANNICII - BROVEC REUNION The 13th annual Tannich-Brovec family reunion will be held Sunday, May 20th at the New Taiton Community Center between El Campo and Garwood, beginning at 10 a.m.

Please bring a basket lunch for your family and guests. Pass the word to any descendants who may not have received an invitation. Refreshments may be bought at 1 p.m. Donations of a handmade or store-bought item for games will be appreciated.

Esther Ulbrich Reporter

SUPREME LODGE

CHARTERING CEREMONIES LODGE NO. 183, "MID-CITIES" Arlington, Texas SUNDAY, MAY 20, 1979 At Lodge 180, Burleson (Lodge 180 is located just south of and adj acent to the city limits of Burleson approx. 1-1/2 miles south of the city. Travelling south on I-35W, take Renfro St. Exit and go south on service road approx. 1-1/4 miles to lodge bldg. Travelling north on I-35W, take Bethesda Rd. Exit approx. 3 miles south of Burleson, cross over to the west side of I-35W and go approx. 2-(/2 miles on service road to Lodge 180.) —PROGRAM—

Program Chairman

Daniel Roznovsky

Guide

.Bob Betik

Installing Officers

Supreme Lodge President Nick A. Morris and Supreme Lodge Secretary-

Treasurer Leonard Mikeska MEAL SERVED AT 12:30 p.m. - Barbecue and sausage with all the trimmings ;

Adult plates $3; child's plate $2 Chartering Ceremonies: 2:30 p.m.

EXCERPTS FROM MINUTES OF THE SECOND REGULAR QUAR TERLY MEETING OF THE SU PREME LODGE SPJST HELD APRIL 17, 18, & 19, 1979 AT THE HOME OFFICE IN TEMPLE, TEX-

AS. The regular meeting began at 1:30 p.m. with all Supreme Lodge members present.

MINUTES - The first order of business was consideration of the minutes of the January 9-11, 1979 Supreme Lodge meeting. Reading of the minutes was dispensed with since copies had been provided to each and after allowing ample time to point out corrections, the minutes were accepted as presented.

PRESIDENT MORRIS' REPORT

President Morris referred to his written report and several letters, discussed in detail his trip to the NFCA Seminar in Florida, and other travels and commented on the workshops.

YOUTH COMMITTEE - There was

Bernard Hlavaty, Sid Pokladnik, Silas Smith, Ed Kamas

Remarks

Cake walk, Kolache sales, ticket sales for prizes, cook books, etc. in the afternoon.

Drawing for prizes at first intermission during dance.

DANCE FOLLOWING CEREMONIES, 5 to 9 p.m.; music by Rollin'

With The Flow. Admission $3 per person.

SPJST MEMBERS AND PUBLIC CORDIALLY INVITED

Let's Support Our Brothers and Sisters of this New Lodge!

-SL PR Office

review of a letter written to the Youth Committee. Opinions were expressed that there was no authority based on convention action, to pay per diem and expense reimbursement to the committee if it meets prior to the next convention.

EXPENSE STUDY - The Society actuary recommended a study to analyze gains and losses for the last few years so that we would be in a more knowledgeable position at the upcoming convention regarding longterm financial commitments.

He was authorized to proceed as suggested in his letter of February 28, 1979 concerning a study of long-term financial commitment, plus a review of the retirement benefits.

VESTNIK BINDING INSTEAD OF STAPLING - After due consideration it was agreed that the Cechoslovak Publishing Company be allowed to bind the Vestnik with glue instead of staples. It was agreed that if there were complaints from a substantial number of members we would require the publisher to go back to stapling.

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DISTRICT VI AWARDS

DSR Edwin Smajstrla On behalf of the efforts of District VI Writing $1,796,000 Insurance

James C. Bacak Sales Champion 1978 18 Members [Plaque of Appreciation] Underwriter's Club 19 Members - $439,000 [$50 Cash Bonus] Application a Month Club 13 Months [Desk Pen Award]

APPLICATION A MONTH CLUB WINNERS: [12 through 60 Months]

Frankie Vanek 39 Months [Desk Pen Award] Underwriter's Club 18 Members - $257,000 [$50 Cash Bonus]

Matt Vanek 35 Months [Desk Pen Award] Pacesetter's Club 14 Members -'$129,000 [$25 Cash Bonus]

Lottie Krutilek 52 Months [Desk Pen Award]

Wednesday, May 18, 1979 PACESETTER'S CLUB [$100,000] WRITTEN

Adolph Motal 56 Months [Desk Pen Award Pacesetter's Club 24 Members - $184,500 [$25 Cash Bonus

SPJST HISTOrtY - President Morris presented the last installment (highlights of the Taylor convention) of the history. The composition of the history, particularly the last section, was discussed in detail. Suggestions were heard regarding changes that should be made including general agreement that the history be in a more abbreviated form and not in so great detail.

CZECH LANGUAGE - Discussion turned to consideration of a request for the convention subsidy for teaching of Czech at the University of Houston.

Action was deferred until later during this meeting.

The meeting recessed at 5 p.m. until 9 a.m. the following day.

STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR - The members of the Board considered SYD Massey's report.

It was decided that any and all activities and all requests for appearances of the SYD be directed to the head of the Youth Department.

SYD Massey was invited into the meeting to participate in a discussion of various aspects of the Youth Department.

XXIII CONVENTION - It was agreed to invite Bros. Emil Matula and Dominic Netek to meet with the Supreme Lodge during the July Supreme Lodge meeting to discuss details of the upcoming convention.

LODGE 183 - "MID-CITIES" CHARTERING - It was announced that the chartering ceremony of Lodge 183 would be held on May 20th in Burleson at Lodge 180.

Annimae Merta 11 Members - $148,000 [$25 Cash Bonus]

DISTRICT VI SALES REPRESENTATIVES' BANQUET April 29, 1979

SALES CHAMPION FOR 1978 is pictured with District VI and Supreme Lodge ranking officials attending a banquet in Hillje at Lodge No. 40 recently. L to R: District VI Director Matt Vanek, District VI Sales Representative Edwin Smajstrla, James C. Bacak [sales champion], and State Field Manager Silas Smith, who made all the presentations to the recipients for their outstanding efforts in insurance sales, on behalf of the SPJST Society. [Pictures by Sister Jeanette Smith] President Morris' written and oral report was accepted.

VICE PRESIDENT GEBALA'S REPORTS He referred to his detailed written report including functions attended,

comprehensive report of administration of the Insurance Department, sales classes, and the new SPJST brochure. He also presented an oral report on a number of other items.

SALES - He reported that to date, we have written $5,231,000 and issued $3.736,000 of insurance which is a

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DISTRICT VI SALES REPRESENTATIAVES received desk pen and cash bonus awards at their recent banquet in Hillje that was hosted by their District VI Sales Representative. Seated, L to R: Lottie Krutilek, [30]; Lodge 30 President Mary Mrnustik [sitting in for Annimae Merta of Lodge 30]. Standing, L to R: Matt Vanek [32], James J. Bacak [40], Adolph Motal [32], and Frankie Vanek [50]. $673,000 increase over the previous year.

SECRETARY-TREASURER MIKESKA'S REPORT

DISTRICT SALES REPRESENTATIVES - After deliberating the matter, a motion was adopted that we discontinue paying the district sales representatives $25.00 per new sales representative since we now have two state field managers to give initial training. It was also agreed that the district sales representatives not be reimbursed $100.00 for initiating a new lodge.

He explained and discussed various items in his report, including the lack of old records in determining those eligible for 50-year pins, the cost of living adjustment in the Vestnik contract, and other matters.

REAL ESTATE LOANS - A list of loans delinquent three or more months was considered including his recommendations and actions were authorized on each delinquency.

OFFICERS' MEETINGS - The minutes of five officers' meetings concerning investments were approved on motion duly passed.

SECURITIES AND CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT PURCHASED THIS QUARTER - The purchases and renewals were ratified on motion duly passed.

LOAN APPLICATIONS - After hearing report on the amount of securities nearing maturity and the report that the Society had $2,284,150.04 of loans committed and in process, it was decided to allocate $250,000 per district for real estate loans for this quarter.

The interest rate will remain at 9 , 4 percent.

Discussion turned to a previous Board action requiring that expiring loan commitments with interest rates below the current rates be raised after

RATE BOOK - He reported that the rate book project was just about completed.

SPJST MEMBERSHIP PINS - The increasing cost of the membership pins was brought up for discussion. It was pointed out that many of the recipients of the membership pins did not wear them. After due consideration, a motion was adopted that in order to hold down expenses, that membership pins be mailed to new members on request only.

He reported that the State Field Manager McBride and he will be departing for Purdue University for a Fraternal Insurance course on May 20th to return May 28th.

Vice President Gebala's written and oral report was accepted.

allowing one 30-day extension.

It was agreed that on all 9 percent loan commitments that expire, that only one 30-day extension be granted at 9 percent and additional extensions be at 9' percent.

Recess for the day was taken at 5:30 p.m. until 9 a.m. the following day.

LODGE LOANS - Two requests were considered both concerning lodge building loans.

REAL ESTATE OWNED - He reported on efforts to sell the 325 acres of land acquired by foreclosure in Runnels County. There was no change in the price set the previous meeting.

SEALING OF PARKING LOT - An expenditure for sealing the parking lot was reported and approved by the Body.

UNDEVELOPED LOTS ADJOINING HOME OFFICE - Report was made on an inquiry from a party about the possibility of purchasing the vacant lots now held by the Society.

The vacant lots consist of approximately 159 feet fronting on Main Street and 150 feet fronting on First Street and adjoin the Home Office parking lot. Several members of the Board spoke of the need to keep the lots for future expansion of the Home Office.

After discussion, a motion was adopted that, for the benefit of the Society, the vacant property be held for future expansion.

ROYALTIES & MINERALS OWNED - The leasing of interest in RMO No. 63 was reported and ratified.

COMMOM STOCKS - Report was made on profit from the sale of stock owned by the Society. The Society purchased the stock for $4,800.00 and realized a profit of $27,390.00.

Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska recommended the Society reinvest the profit in stocks and, after deliberating the matter, the Board concurred.

GROUP HOSPITALIZATION - The addition of maternity benefits to our group hospitalization plan as required by the Equal Rights legislation was ratified.

FRATERNAL QUESTIONNAIRE The lodge activity report was said to be due next month and thus far only 75 lodges have reported. A number of the larger lodges had not reported.

IRMA KLINKOVSKY - It was announced that on June 1, 1979 Sister Irma Klinkovsky will reach her 20th year of employment at the Home Office. It was agreed that she would be honored by the Board during the July Supreme Lodge meeting.

Mikeska's Secretary-Treasurer written and oral report was accepted.

Wednesday, May 16, 1979 FINANCIAL SECRETARY MIKULAS' REPORT He referred to his written report and commented on several items including filing of the Annual Statement with the State Board of Insurance, the increase in certificates and insurance, attendance of an executive seminar in Dallas, and other items.

VESTNIK UPDATE - He reported that 8862 or 60 percent of the Vestnik subscribers had returned their cards requesting the Vestnik.

DATA PROCESSING - He recommended that three officers be authorized to attend IBM classes. It was agreed that the vice president, secretary-treasurer and financial secretary be authorized to attend a tuition-free IBM seminar in New Orleans on May 8-10.

DELINQUENT LODGES - Three lodges delinquent with premiums were reported.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT - He referred to and discussed items in the current financial statement of the Society.

MEMBERSHIP ROSTERS - He stated that he had been receiving requests for membership rosters from various individuals. It was agreed that the rosters must be considered confidential and that Article 34 (h) of the By-Laws be strictly followed limiting requests for rosters to the lodge secretary.

Financial Secretary Mikulas' written and oral reports was accepted.

was brought up for consideration. It was decided that further information be obtained before paying the $100.00 monthly subsidy and that this information be brought to the next Supreme Lodge meeting in July for consideration.

Samples of proposed signs for the Home Office were displayed and it was agreed to get bids for presentation during the July meeting.

NEW BUSINESS - Dir. Pokladnik left information on equipment available that could be used to prepare slide presentations. He also presented a sample of a brochure from another insurance company and mentioned the possibility of looking into a similar brochure for our convention year.

President Morris and Dir. Pokladnik were authorized to attend the executive officers and directors meeting of the Texas Fraternal Congress on May 7th in Austin.

The next regular meeting was set for July 16-19, 1979.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:50 p.m.

Fraternally, Leonard D. Mikeska Secretary-Treasurer

-SPJST-

LODGE NO. 66, WACO

LEGAL ADVISOR LESIKAR'S REPORT LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH He referred to his written report and discussed several items including a pending lawsuit and two loans that had been posted for foreclosure.

STATUS OF LEGAL WORK ON LOANS IN PROGRESS - He reported on status of 53 loans in process.

He discussed the need for requring a survey on certain properties offered as loan security.

MISCELLANEOUS - He reported on his participation in the lodge officers' workshops and other official travel.

Problems with local lodge by-laws or rules and regulations were discussed. In some instances the local rules and regulations are conflicting with the Society By-Laws when they include various limitations more stringent than the Society By-Laws.

Legal Advisor Lesikar's Written and oral report was accepted.

The request for subsidy to a Czech instructor postponed earlier

Sister Mary Katherine Garrison of Creve Couer, Illinois visiting her.

Our disco dance was well attended and our country-western dance Saturday night was a full house; so again thanks to all of you for your help.

Saturday, May 19, we will have Sammy Vaughn and the Cowtown Strings; then again Saturday, June 2nd, Jerry Max Lane. Mark these dates. Our lodge meeting will be Sunday, May 20th, at 3 p.m.

Receipt of contributions to the Memorial Fund are appreciatively acknowledged from: In memory of Brother Johnnie Skrasek$15 W.M. Henger Mac Henger $15 Fred and Ella Merlick $10 Jerry and Henrietta Milan $5 In memory of Sister Anna MilanMary Nesuda (Dallas) $5 In memory of Mrs. Anna Mae Cooper$5 Jeanie Mason In memory of Brother Alvin Nesuda$5 Jerry and Henrietta Milan In memory of Mike Kuhn$5 Jerry and Henrietta Milan Our sincere thanks!

So until...Keep Smiling.

Fraternally, Mary Pavey

Dear Members and Friends: We were all saddened by the passing of our District III sales representative, Brother Alvin Nesuda. He will be missed by all of us. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to Sister Wilma and family. May he rest in eternal peace and his memory live among us. We also extend our sincere sympathy to Sister Willie Mae Durrett on the passing of her daughter Bernice Price in Houston and to Sister Jeanie Mason and family.

(Bernice was her sister-in-law), and to the family of Brother Terry Lee Adams who was killed in a car accident and to Brother Hershel Ne Smith on the loss of his brother.

We want to wish a speedy recovery to Sister Ellen Krupka Simpson who had eye surgery, and Sister Anna Juran of Lodge No. 92 who is in the St. Joseph's Hospital.

Sister Mary Hale had her daughter,

Dear Members: The regular monthly meeting of Lodge No. 66 will be held Sunday, May 20th, at 2 p.m. The youth club will also meet at the same time.

After the meeting there will be chips and dips and drinks served to everyone.

Fraternally, Bonnie Pruitt Secretary -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON Our regular monthly meeting of May 3rd was called to order by President Dennis Barabas.

The pledge of allegiance was led by Brother Bobby Smajstrla, Jr. in place of Brother Doug Stanley.

We had a moment of silence for Brother Alvin Nesuda. Our lodge will miss his visits.

There were only four officers present and very few members came because of the weather around Burleson Thursday.

Some of the people could not come because of high water around the area.

The day was spent by all of us watching the skies for tornadoes which were all around us.

It was decided to read all minutes at

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the next meeting. All business, new and old will be discussed at the next meeting.

The lodge gave all of the people who have worked so hard around here a "party" Sunday, April 29th. All of these people have been called on time after time to help work different jobs to keep this hall going. I really think it was enjoyed by all. 'Rollin' With The Flow' played throughout the afternoon into the night. A lot of our dear friends from Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth came and enjoyed the evening with us.

The youth had a volleyball game going all afternoon, which even some of our adults joined in, including our two security guards who help work our dances each week. Needless to say, they were not on duty on this fun-day.

Everyone enjoyed it so much, they want a repeat, real soon.

Once more, everyone don't forget MAY 20TH; THAT'S THE CHARTERING OF LODGE NO. 183, MID-CITIES AT OUR LODGE. Our next meeting will be June 7th.

Stay dry!

Fraternally, Doris Smajstrla Reporter -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 17, NEW TABOR.

Dear Members : Our regular monthly meeting was held May 6th with all officers present.

A letter was read from SL President Nick Morris concerning a meeting on June 24 at the New Tabor Hall to discuss a possible merger with three other lodges, namely, Deanville, Caldwell and Cooks Point. Please plan to attend this meeting with an open mind to learn the facts so that when we have a meeting at a later date you will be able to vote responsibly. Each lodge will vote on this separately at a later date in their own lodge according to our By-Laws.

Our "paintup-fixup" job was finished and bills presented costing just over $800.

We had two new members Laurie Addison and Melissa Ann Vaj dak.

Final plans were made for our annual barbecue and dance; the band will be the Good Vibrations. Lunch will be served by the plates, also you may be able to buy meat at the pit. The youth club will have a cake auction as well as a country store. Youth Club members are making the cakes but they could use some contributions to their store. Social games will be played in the afternoon.

Ladies are asked to bring sweets for

the kitchen and to call Betty Suehs if you can help in the kitchen. Men, if you can help at the pit or in the bar, please contact Louis Faust; so come on out, do your share of the work and enjoy yourself.

The Auditing Committee audited the books after the meeting and as chairman of that committee I can report that all books were found to be in order.

Fraternally, Lola Vavra -SPJST-

LODGE NO.

38, KOVAR

Dear Members : As you know we lost a longstanding member and a longtime officer when Brother Felix Volcik passed away April 10th, 1979. He was treasurer for Lodge No. 38 for 35 years or more.

We held a special meeting April 29 to elect a new treasurer for the lodge, and our new treasurer is Vaida Sulak, the same as our old reporter.

We also lost one of our young members the week before; he was Allen Wessels, 17, who was killed in an auto accident.

I will need all the help I can get to start off, so please bear with me until I get the papers straight.

By the way, the new floor is down at Kovar Hall, so maybe we will be seeing more action.

Fraternally, Vaida Sulak Reporter -SPJST-

LODGE NO.

133, SAN ANTONIO

Dear Members, The regular monthly meeting of Lodge No. 133, San Antonio was held at the hall located at 1505 S. Gevers St. Lodge No. 133, San Antonio has monthly meetings scheduled for the rest of the year on the third Sunday of each month, at 2 p.m.

The meeting was convened by President Emil Matula, who led the membership in the Pledge of Allegiance; also a moment of silence was held for all the deceased members of our lodge.

It was reported that Sister Mildred Strobel was admitted to the hospital.

We all wish her well and a speedy recovery ; also Bro. Joe Sruber was admitted to Brooke Gen. Hosp. with a heart attack.

The minutes of the last meeting were accepted as read.

Entertainment chairman, Bro. Jarosla y Kleprlik, gave a thorough report on the entertainment fund, and, also,

on future projected social programs.

A discussion was held on the possibility of celebrating the lodge's 62nd anniversary in conj unction with the District VII fall meeting, to which San Antonio is the host lodge.

The District VII meeting will be held at the Navajo Building located in Comanche Park, which is on Rigsby Ave. The date has been set for September 16th. Further details for this day will be published later. In the spring meeting, which was held at Floresville, Texas, the majority of the members voted to have the district meetings beginning at 1 p.m. In other words, to have the meeting and the complete program in the afternoon. A thorough discussion was held by our members in relation to the district meetings.

The members of our lodge are of the opinion that the business meeting should not take more then one hour, under normal conditions. More time is acceptable if something very important or special needs to be resolved.

The program that usually follows, should not be over one hour; the rest of the time should be devoted to visiting, getting to know each other, discussing items of interest that prevail in their local lodges.

President Matula spoke about the coming convention in 1980. He mentioned that a date in July will be set so that the local committee may meet with the Supreme Lodge officers.

We would like to encourage members who belong to Lodge No. 133, San Antonio, to come to the meetings.

The attendance is much better thii year ; we did have 26 members present at the meeting. We have a good program ; come see us.

Dominic Netek Reporter -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA

Dear Members: Happy birthday to all May birthday members, including yours truly.

I hope all the mothers who are members have a nice Mother's Day. This letter is late, but here we go anyway. I got to attend the Joe Young dance and we all enjoyed it very much.

We sure are growing in our crowds. It was very nice of Gladys Emmons to donate a beautiful oil painting to the Entertainment Committee. I noticed the nice signs the Binghams had on the tables. I also noticed a table for "single." Ann, that is so sweet of you to think of that and when any single person attend our dances, they will feel

Wednesday, May 18, 1979 a big welcome when they see the sign.

Since I don't get around much anymore, I missed Julius Tupa's band.

The newsbee was so thrilled. I didn't get time to get all the details down, but it seemed everyone enjoyed themselves and are waiting until our next dance.

On behalf of Lodge 172, I wish to send belated sympathy to the John Seale family on the loss of his brother and also our sympathy to Sydney Malek's family on the loss of her brother.

We have an annual report on our lodge activities. I am trying to start getting this information as we have our meetings: you help your lodge even if you do not attend regular. Would you members please start putting down the visits and calls you make to anyone who is ill? They do not have to be a lodge member: Any charity work, helping when a friend is in need, etc. If you put down what you do in one week, you will be amazed at the time you used toward a good cause. I would appreciate if you members would get this information to me, either by phone, at the meetings or just send it by mail. I'm making a form that will be easier for us to follow. I will have more about this later.

When change is successful, we look back and call it growth.

Fraternally, Edna Voldan 2nd Vice President/Reporter -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY Dear Members and Guests : The Music Masters entertained us May 5th, again, and the respbnse, shown by all who attended, was very good, everybody really had a good time. The name "Music Masters" is truly the name they deserve, and, after having a short conversation with them, they praised our lodge and stated they would like to play for us more often. All of you members who attend the dance at our lodge, let Sister Creola Wilcox and President Ralph Smith know; they are in charge of hiring the bands for our lodge so express your like or dislike of the bands in order that they know which you like best and the ones you dislike.

It is our desire to furnish you entertainment that you like best at a cost we can afford.

I want to remind all of you about the game nights that take place here at the lodge every Thursday night, it starts at 8 p.m. so all of you come out. There is always plenty of popcorn free for all you can eat and youth members do roller skating.

We were very saddened to have

Brother Alton Baker pass away after being ill for an extended time. Brother Baker, together with his wife and son were a great inspiration to our lodge;, his son, Jack Baker, who had also passed away had been a square dance teacher and caller: The Bakers will always be remembered by many of us.

We hope the rest of the family the best of health and happiness.

Until next time...

Fraternally, Chester Shmoldas -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Members : Our regular monthly meeting was held Sunday, May 6th. President Dobecka convened the meeting by having Theresa Dobecka and Lanette Hykel to recite the pledge to the American flag. Theresa than recited the SPJST motto.

The roll call of officers showed one absent. Brother Eddie Hykel reported 21 members present.

Sister Hykel read the minutes of the previous meeting; they were approved as read. Correspondence received from Sister Georgie Wachsmann was read. We were all glad to have her with us again after her surgery.

The treasurer's financial secretary's and hall manager's reports were given. They were all approved as read.

Sister Schuetz reported that the youth will visit the West Rest Haven and will present their Mother's Day program and afterward the youth will go practice the Beseda at the West High School gym. She reported the youth made Mother's Day gifts and have started on their YAD talent practice.

It was announced that Cottonwood will host the District III fall meeting sometime in October.

Sister Lydia Dobecka reported that, in the month of April, she sent birthday cards to Joe Halamik, George Straten, Margaret Lenart, Harvey Prnka, Willie Helona, Robert Dobecka, Jr., E.J. Seith and Jeraldine Lenart.

Anniversary Lard was sent to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dobecka, Jr. Get-well cards were sent to Georgie Wachsmann and Alvin Nesuda.

Those having birthdays in May are Mae Helona, Carol Stuchly, Henrietta Mach, Michael Marek, Jeanette Beseda, Estelle Hykel and Jimmy Uptmor.

An anniversary card for the month of May was sent to Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Uptmor.

Juvenile Paul Wayne Lenart was

accepted as a new member into our lodge.

It was voted to start our lodge meetings one hour earlier. They will start at 2:30 p.m., but our June meeting will be held Friday, June 1st at 8 p.m. due to the hall being rented Sunday, June 3rd.

The $10 progressive door prize was for Martha Monthei and the $6 progressive door prize was for Elvin B. Enders ; neither of these members was present.

Ray Perez won the $2 door prize.

Remember our next meeting Friday, June 1st, at 8 p.m.

Fraternally, David Dobecka Reporter -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 175, FORT BEND It is with pleasure and a bit of apology that I write to report on our recent effort in the Czech Fest. It rained so much that it was very difficult to provide a good kolache or strudel to our many friends and visitors. We were very fortunate to be sold out and cleaned up, late Sunday evening.

The Czech Fest is sponsored and promoted by the local Chamber of Commerce but it did not appear that way. It resembled more like a gathering of our fraternity. I was so pleased to see and greet so many of our brothers from Lodges 81 and 88, plus from elsewhere about the state.

Thank you, dear folks, for your patronage, a smile and greeting.

Then there is a huge amount of thanks and a hearty pat on the back for those who worked in our booth, namely: Mrs. Helen Bryson, the guide and pillar, that all of us leaned on for information and decisions; Albert Bryson, the master of coffeemakers ; Wanda Warren, the lady with the builtin smile and quick hands in serving; Ken Bryson, the super prune kolache salesman; Ann Vyvial, who knows everyone and always is eager to serve; Harvey Bryson, who took time off from his sud salesman duties to help us ; Clara Wosnetski, oqr dependable, who always comes by to help; Barbara Vacek, the pretty young lady always smiling and always helping; James and Melissa Vyvial, who were a great asset with ability to meet people and with eagerness to serve. We did not let Sister Bessie Franek work because she has served her time. Sincere thanks to everyone!

Fraternally, Milton J. Vyvial Reporter

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LODGE 47, SEATON CHORAL CLUB

Dear Readers : The Seaton Choral Club held its regular rehearsal last night with the following members present: Annie Jakubec, our talented leader, Martha Klusacek, Marie Zvolanek, Alfred L., Ginger and Tracy Klusacek, Emily Stuteville, Agnes Schiller, Stazie Horelica, Ruby Bolton, Leon Sodek, Frank and Eleonora Spanhel, Georgia Sodek, Lillian Kosarek, Mary Vasicek, Dorothy Morris, Frank and Lillian Mikulec, Marie Pavelka and Otto and Matilda Hanus. Our accordionist, Henry and Helen Hanacek, have a new grandbaby and could not be present and we offer our sincere congratulations to them. We miss all you good singers and we hope all of you will attend the next regular rehearsal, which will be at 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 22nd. We will be looking for you.

With Sister Annie Jakubec on the piano and Sister Emily Stuteville to lead us, we had a great time singing those beloved songs and those of you who couldn't attend, missed a great evening.

After rehearsal we had a short business meeting with Sister Lillian Kosarek reading the minutes of our last meeting which were accepted as read. We were informed that our Choral Club float won second place at the Rogers parade and this has made all of us proud. We are invited to have a float in• the Holland Corn Festival June 16th and we hope all of you can attend the next rehearsal to decide whether we should or shouldn't have one.

We would also like to update our songbooks in Czech and English and we would like to have everyone of you to bring your favorite song for consideration to be placed in our songbook, so bring your favorite that we don't already have in our songbook and the committee on this will work out or update our songbooks.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned and we sincerely hope all of you will be present for the next rehearsal.

Singingly yours, Otto Hanus -SPJST-

THE CZECH EX-STUDENTS

ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS [CESAT] Dear CESAT Members: Our annual meeting for 1979 will be held this year at SPJST Lodge 29 in Taylor, Texas, May 26 at 10:30 a.m.

This meeting is especially important for

several reasons. First of all, our status with the Internal Revenue Service has cleared up and Raymond Prasatik will have a report on that.

Secondly, the amendments to the constitution, which we approved at Moravia last year, have been incorporated into the constitution by the Executive Committee and, therefore, we may initiate new actions under the provisions of those amendments. Also, we will have the most important task of choosing new leaders for next year.

I think you will agree that 1979-1980 should be a year of great change and progress for the Czech Ex-Students Association of Texas. To achieve this, however, we need your ideas to be voiced at the meeting. Hope to see you there.

Sincerely, James Mendl President -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Friday's dance which was a western was very poorly attended. The music

by Bobby Heiman did not lure the dancers in. The committee for the evening was Charles Kadlecek (in charge of the dance), his wife, Margaret, Della Kadlecek, Lillie Kahanek, Larry, Charlene, Beverly Johnson and Jamie Jones.

Saturday's dance, with music by the Vrazels, had a very good attendance (this band usually has ). The Hosting Committee for the evening included Jonny Hoffman in charge with him were his wife, Elaine, his mother, Earleen, and Cora and Ted Nowak.

They all were busy until everyone was seated.

We enj oyed having members of Rosenberg Lodge No. 175. They were Allan and Liz Vyvial, brother of Lodge 175 President Milton Vyvial. With them were Herbert and Nona Hoes and, for the first time, a jolly couple Joe and Martha Mazoch from Palacios, Tx. They really liked our place and commented on our facilities and friendly people. Thank you and come back soon. Also, at the same Table No. 47 were Julius and wife, Hilda Morrison of Rosenberg, Tx., and members of Lodge No. 88 were enj oying the birthday celebration for Liz Vyvial. They all had a great evening.

Table No. 8 seemed to have a monopoly on birthdays again this Saturday, May 5th at the Vrazel dance. Entertainmext Committee Member Homer Alexander was surprised by his friends and his wife,

Rita, with lots of goodies and a specially baked birthday cake by Rita ; ten candles were lighted for Homer to blow out and make a wish and what it was nobody knows. The ten candles didn't tell us anything but I guess at 39, Homer looks pretty good and spry because the polkas are not fast enough for Homer and Rita; they dance them all. Happy Birthday!

1 was glad to see Annie Green in her usual place Saturday at the dance.

Annie was missed for two weekends.

She j ust disappears and loves it out at her farm to breathe that clean fresh air. Annie is a busy lady and she doesn't stay idle out there. Glad to have you back!

It was nice to have seen Brother Alfred and wife, Carol, Anglliy enj oying the Blue Room atmosphere while here in Houston. They were visiting their children: one son and three daughters. Carol and Alfred moved and settled down in Stillwater dklahoma last June and whenever they are here in town, they don't miss visiting their second home: Lodge No. 88.

Brother Alfred Frolich is confined in the Northwest Hospital after having eye surgery. Sister Lillie Spies is in the Heights Hospital, in Room 322W, and her sister-in-law, Ann Gerlach is in Room 206 in Northwest Hospital.

Both were admitted Sunday and had surgery Monday and both were operated on gallbladder.

Sister Willie Mae Powell is confined in Southmore Hospital in Room 510, after a heart attack. Pete, her husband, is also in poor health and not feeling up to par. Willie Mae and Pete were ardent supporters of all lodge activities in the past at •Lodge 88. The late Brother Vine Kilnar, Sr., a very active member at the old place at 1140 Robbie, was the father of Willie Mae Powell, Zofie Cole and also father of the late Vine Kilnar, Jr. (at one time president of Lodge 88). To all these members, we wish a speedy recovery.

Sunday, May 6th was a very nice day for our Cleanup at the lodge at 7 a.m.; quite a few were at the premises to put their muscles to work, and start a day's long job. About 150 people showed up and the place was humming like a beehive. There were no bosses and the work went on like clockwork and, by noon, the place started to look pretty good. Of course, a lot of them stayed until late in the afternoon. At 1 o'clock a very delicious barbecued chicken with potato salad and beans was served and naturally cups of nice cold beer went with it.. After lunch some people went home and most of

Wednesday, May 18, 1979 them stayed to finish up. Even when the lodge is cleaned after every activity which sometimes amounts to four or five times a week, still there was a lot to be done to have a thorough clean house. Thanks to all the participating good will members. Here at Lodge 88 we try to foster the fraternal spirit, even if some of them try to dampen it.

Fraternally, Frances Olexa -SPJST-

SPJST LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS

11 Tournament the weekend of June 1st, 2nd and 3rd in Dallas at Kiest Park.

We did have a nice turnout of rooters at the game despite a 9:30 p.m. game and our thanks to those loyal supporters for all their cheers.

Hopefully, weather permitting, I will have a report next week of our games' results.

Fraternally, Ben Jarma Team Manager -SPJST-

DALLAS CIRCLE OF CZECH WOMEN

SOFTBALL TEAM REPORT

Dear Brothers and Sisters: The Wednesday night, May 2nd, ball game was rained out and also the Thursday night, May 3rd ball game in Richardson.

Wednesday night, May 9th, we were able to play and our opponent was the very strong Federal Energy Company's team. We lost a tough ball game by a score of 2 to 0 behind the 3-hit pitching of Lionel Schulz, only one run was earned. He walked one batter and struckout four in another sparkling pitching performance. Defensively, we played well, except for two errors in the outfield, one contributed to an unearned run which had no influence in the final results and, on the other error, our centerfielder made a long run to even get to the ball; only to have the ball drop out of his glove, but the run didn't score. Also, we had two of our regular starters miss the game and a third starter, Jerry Zabojnik, who is sidelined with a broken foot, couldn't play.

Despite the loss, I was real pleased with the team's performance, but who likes to lose?

Offensively, we had only one hit, a single by Don Jarma, breaking up the other team's pitcher's no-hitters and Don Lennox, Danny Yates and Kerry Good got on base via walks and Roy Andrews had a sacrifice hit.

Thursday night, May 10th, we are scheduled to play St. Paul's in our Richardson League at Huffhines Park and, already, it is showering this morning and the forecast is for rain today; by some miracle, hopefully, will get to play tonight. I guess I am an optimist!

Wednesday night, May 16th, we are scheduled to play Perdue Paint Contractors at Kiest No. 1 and Thursday night, May 11th, at 9 p.m. game in Richardson.

Our next tournament is scheduled for the weekend of May 25th, 26th and 27th in the Richardson Tournament at Richardson, Texas and also the Big D

In spite of the threatening weather, forty-eight ladies and five gentlemen ventured out to the meeting of the Dallas Circle of Czech Women that was held Thursday, May 3rd.

The meeting was called to order by President Ella Bartos at 10:30 a.m. The pledge of allegiance to the U.S. flag was given.

Secretary Josie Kankrlik read the minutes which were approved and Treasurer Vlasta Jurcik gave a good financial report.

Corresponding Secretary Mary Sebestik read a card from Nancy Brown, secretary for Sokol Zizka, wishing the Circle a "Happy Birthday" on its 44th anniversary. It was a beautiful card, handpainted by Nancy, granddaughter of Sister Emma Pavelka. A nice note from Agnes Stepanek of Nebraska was read, also one from Sister Berta Paryzkova of Prague, Czechoslovakia, sister of Sister Sidney Skotak and sister-in-law of Sister Carrie Kebrle.

Membership Financial Secretary Rose Kopecek, introduced our visitor, Leona Polansky, who became our new member. Sister Rose announced that several sisters owe dues for 1979-80.

It was good to see Sisters Mildred Voss and Rose Ann Parma back with us.

Sisters on the sick list are Frances Baleja at Doctors Hospital, Rose Urban in Oak Cliff Medical and Surgical Clinic, and Mary Dusek. Each of these is wished a speedy recovery.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to the following sisters: Anna Brown, Helen Vrla, Sr., Vlasta Jurcik, Dorothy Reznik, Sidney Skotak and Anna King.

Birthday gifts were brought by Sisters Sidney Skotak, Mildred Voss, Marie Toberny and Helen Vrla, Jr. Sister Martha Vrla brought a lovely birthday cake.

The bus trip to the SPJST Museum in Temple was discussed. For information call Sister Anne Zvolanek; non-members are welcome.

We missed Sister Libbie Slovak, who is vacationing in England. Sister Anne

and Bob Zvolanek returned from a 15-day cruise-tour to the Tahiti Islands.

They reported having a wonderful time. Sister Bartos will be leaving May 14 on a trip to Spain, Portugal, Greece, and a cruise around the Greek Island.

Pamela and Dale Elsik, children of Sister Libbie and A.J. Elsik, will be taking a trip to Hawaii soon. To all these we wish a very nice trip and a safe return.

Congratulations! Mr. and Mrs. Dick Toberny, who were married in April; Dick is the son of Sister Toberny. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Sherga, who were married April 21; Karen is the daughter of Sister Frances and Johnny Sparks.

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Boyd Tye, who were married April 20; Susan is the daughter of Sister Dorothy and George Reznik.

Sister Linda Kartous on becoming a grandmother; daughter Kay and son Jonathan are doing fine. Johnny Noska, son of Sister Millie and Frank Noska, is going to Jacksonville, Florida. to a school for three weeks. He was sent by United Parcel Service. After he finishes May 18, his wife, Lisa, will join him and they will vacation in Miami and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

The Sokol Southern District Slet will be held in Ennis June 7, 8, and 9th.

Sister Reames announced a 4th anniversary dinner will be held June 3 at the Catholic Czech Club.

Donations received from Agnes Stepanek from Nebraska, an aunt of Sister Rose Kopecek, also from Miro Jurcik. Sister Malooly gave in memory of her mother, Rose Holotik.

Our men guests were Miro Jurcik, George Skotak, Arnold Vrla, Stanley Vrla, and Steve Vrla.

To celebrate their 61st wedding anniversary, Sister Sidney and George Skotak served wine to everyone present.

This was very nice of them.

Hostesses were Martha Vrla, Anna Brown, Dorothy Reznik, Elaine Skrabanek, Rosemary Zabojnik, Evelyn Henzen and Bertha Malik.

Sister Kankrlik continued her "talk tour" to Czechoslovakia but had to postpone it until the next meeting. The hail was coming down rather heavily and it got very dark and calm outside and the sisters were getting • a little frightened. At the time we didn't realize that tornadoes were lurking not too far away.

I arrived home from the meeting just in time to hear the sirens wailing, giving us warning that a tornado was sighted not very far from our home. I was prepared to go into the closet, believe you, me! Tornadoes did hit several towns around Dallas and did extensive

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See you at the meeting June 7th.

Have a nice day!

Fraternally yours, Alice Roberts English Reporter

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FEATURES

BULLETIN BOARD STATE FIELD MANAGERS' CLASS SCHEDULE District 1 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.

• • District 6 Monday, June 4 — Lodge 50, El Campo, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday. June 5 — Lodge 32, Victoria, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 6 — Lodge 4, Hallettsville (First Natl. Bank) 7:30 p.m.

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JOHN SHARP [Editor's Note: Recently we received a picture of Rep. John Sharp plus a "Greetings" sent to Mr. and Mrs. Allen J. Stasa on the birth of their daughter and the great-granddaughter of Br. John Stasa and forwarded to us by him.

We held it up until we would receive the following sent in by Br. Matt Vanek with a better picture. Both follow.]

In this issue, we would like to share the highlights and biographical data of one of our SPJST members, Brother John Sharp of Lodge No. 97, Placedo, who is one of our Texas House of Representatives in Austin.

Born 28 July 1950 in Victoria, Texas, Brother Sharp attended Placedo THE AMERICAN CREED Elementary and Bloomington High I believe in the United States of School. While attending high school, he Anodes as a Government of the served as president on the Student rola% by the people, for the peo- Council, served as president on the ple; whose Just powers are derived Future Farmers Association, was also from the consent of the governed; president of the Future Teachers a. democracy in a republic, a sov- Association and participated in State ereign Nation of many sovereign Meet in Debate.

He attended Texas A&M University States; a perfect Union one and ineeparable; established upon those in College Station and Southwest Texas principles of freedom, equality, State University in San Marcos. His justice, and humanity for which participation in college activities American patriots sacrificed their included the following: Four-year member of Corp Cadets, served as Item and fortunes. sophomore class president, was I therefore believe it is my duty chairman of the Student Life, served as to my country to love it to support president on Study Body, was one of the Its COUstitation, to obey its laws, selected top five student leaders in to respect its flag, and to defend America, served on the Corp Staff Corp It sada* all enendes.

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1971, served on the Board of Directors at the University National Bank in College Station and was commissioned as Second Lieutenant in May 1972.

Brother Sharp received a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Texas A&M University, and he received a Master's Degree in Public Administration from Southwest Texas State University.

In 1973 he served in the U.S. Army Reserves and was stationed in Fort Gordon, Georgia.

Among his business activities, he is affiliated with the Sharp . Company Real Estate.

Previously, he was an examiner for Legislative Budget Board in the State Capitol, he designed the first Draft of Zero Based Budgeting System, and was appointed by Governor Dolph Briscoe and Lieutenant Governor Bill Hobby to a 10-member committee which implemented this system now in use by the Texas government. In addition to his numerous activities, he served as State Campaign Manager for Phil Gramm (now U.S. Congressman) in race for the U.S. Senate in 1976.

In community affairs he is active with the Victoria Jaycees, Victoria Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club of Victoria, serves as coach on the Little League, and is a member of the Victoria Board of Realtors and served on the Board of Directors of Jaycees.

Brother Sharp was elected to the Texas State House of Representatives from the 40th District on 7 November 1978.

His first term committee appointments consisted of the Ways and Means Committee, Constitutional Amendments Committee, and Local anc Consent Calendar Committee.

Brother Sharp is the son of Mrs. Venus Marek Sharp, who instructed the Czech classes at Victoria College abou, three years ago.

He married the former Charlotte Hat 12 August 1978. They are expectinf their first child 6 July 1979.

(Information and photo was submit ted by District VI Director Matt Vane! of Victoria.)

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CZECH CLASSES AT BR AZOSPOR T COLLEGE

The Czech language courses, Czech and Czech II have just completed again at Brazosport College at LakE Jackson, Texas.

Czech history and Czech culture arE also covered each week along with the language lesson.

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These young Czech descendants are so adapted to learning the Czech language.

We are now planning and looking forward to the organizing of the first Czech Language Club at Brazosport College.

These courses are taught by the lady from Czechoslovakia.

Pani Ilka Subrtova Smith — SPJST -

SOKOL EDUCATOR COMENIUS —CZECH EDUCATIONAL REFORMER

The foundation of the children's book with pictures was laid in the seventeenth century by Comenius, (Bohemian name, Jan Amos Komensky), when he wrote in Czech, "Orbis Sensualism Pictus" for children. Later he rewrote it in Latin, the language in which it was first published. He believed that children could learn much faster if worlds were described and illustrated. The picture would attract their attention, and they would look again and again, until they could identify what they were looking at. The picture book would do service by preparing children for studies of greater depth. They would begin learning at home, years before they went to school.

Children of the aristocracy and boys aiming to enter the priesthood received higher education. Boys went to

Preparatory Schools to learn Latin in order to understand the university lectures which were given only in Latin.

There was only ancient literature to read and that was written in Greek and Latin. This slowed the process of education, and Komensky attempted to break away from this austere system.

Jan Amos Komensky was born in Nivnitz, Moravia, March 28, 1592. His father and mother belonged to the Moravian Brethrens, a church whose members were known for their loyalty to their faith, and their humble ways of life. Komensky was orphaned at an early age and his education neglected.

However, when he did begin going to school, he leared quickly as he was a studious boy of a curious nature. He went to an elementary school which served the community since the Hussite movement. At age sixteen, he enrolled in a Latin school and at twenty, he studied theology at Herborn College in the Duchy of Nassau. After traveling from place to place for several years, he went to Heidelburg to further his education, returning to Moravia where he became rector of the school at Prerau, near Olmutz. He was twenty-two years old, too young to be ordained a minister. He had been observing how teachers taught in the schools, and thought it was time for improvements to be made.

In 1616, he was made head of a school, became ordained and pastor of the Brethren Church at Fulneck. He met a young girl, fell in love, married and fathered a child. The following years were the only happy years that he was to know in his lifetime. The Thirty

Years' War broke out and Fulneck was overrun by plundering, foreign invaders. Komensky lost his personal belongings, manuscripts and books, and his wife and child. For a time he stayed hidden in Moravia and Bohemia, but eventually he had to leave as did all the Protestant people.

He settled in Lissa, Poland, and became Bishop of the Bohemian churches, and also taught Latin. In 1630, his book on education, "Pansophiae Prodromus" was published. He had put into it all the available knowledge he could find. In 1631. "The Janua Linguarum Reserata" appeared which gave his version of how language should be taught. The spoken language should be used and the objects illustrating the works made clear. This book became popular, and was translated into Persion, Arabian, Mongolian and many European languages.

Komensky was widely sought after as an educator. In 1641, the Long Parliament of England asked him to reform their system of education. Civil war broke out in England, and the reforming of their educational system had to be postponed, Komensky went instead to Sweden and with the help of Count Axel Qxenstierna worked to improve their teaching methods. In 1648, he returned to Lissa, Poland and in 1650, he went to Sarospotak, Hungary, where he composed "Orbis Sensualum Pictus". He opened a school at Sarospotak, where he instructed the pupils by using a system he had organized. It was more solid and easily understood. He veered away from the abstract system to the realistic system of teaching. He ushered in a new period in which teaching was not so remote and did not take as long to grasp.

In teaching, Komensky tried first to get the full attention to his pupil, and then interest the pupil in the subject matter, regardless if it was music, economics, politics or world history. His "Didactica Magna" proved that he tried to make a science of education. He had been working on a dictionary which he called "Pansophic". He lost the dictionary when war came to Lisso, Poland and again he had to flee for his life. And again he lost all his personal possessions, books and writings. What he regretted mostly was the loss of his dictionary.

He became a wanderer, a man without a home, without a country, and Holland with its canals and windmills seemed like a peaceful haven, and he• settled there. He did not despair, he began to collect material on teaching, to write, study and teach. He believed that

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14 VIEWS OF THE NEW CONSTRUCTION FOR LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK

This is a view from inside the building looking up through the steel girders.

Construction on the new lodge home for Lodge 187 started in August 1978, and after several delays due to adverse weather conditions and delivery of some of the steel, the construction is now proceeding at a nice pace.

This is an overall view of the new lodge home construction. Here the camera is looking generally northeast and the front portico is facing generally west towards FM No. 1460 in the eastern part of Round Rock. The target for the completion date is set for sometime in July, and the formal opening and dedication is scheduled sometime soon after that. The dimensions of the building are 120 x 175 and 30 x 60, which will make it one of the largest in the SPJST. [Photos by Arnold Peterson; submitted by Ray Woytek]. every man had the right to be well educated in order to live a fuller life. He was not against women going to universities. He believed that women as well as men had equal rights to be educated. His work on "Didactic" in

four volumes was published in 1657.

Komensky was referred to as "The Bacon of Education". He had been deeply influenced by Ba&n, the English philosopher. He thought as Bacon did that in nature one could find a great

storehouse of material to be used in teaching. "Do we dwell in the Garden of Eden?" he demanded, "as well as our predecessors? Why should not we use our eyes and ears and our noses as well as they? And why need we other

Wednesday, May 16, 1979 teachers than these, in learning to know the works of nature? Why should we not instead of these dead books, open to the children the living book of nature?

Koinensky, wrote one hundred and thirty-five books on education and theology. He was forceful in presenting his thoughts to the world. He died in 1671, and was buried in the Netherlands. His didactics may be antiquated but his spirit lives on On the one hundredth anniversary of his birth a library, containing more than 60,000 volumes on teaching was founded in his honor at Leipsig, Germany. On the three-hundredth anniversary of his birth, a monument was erected at his grave site at Naarden, Holland, the little town where Komensky lived and was buried. Scholars, teachers and learned men gathered there to do him honor.

In 1914, before Thomas C. Masaryk went into exile to start his propaganda campaign to establish the Czechoslovak republic he visited Komensky's grave.

He went there to the grave of a great Czech to gain composure and collect his thoughts, "Komensky's burial in Holland has united our two countries," Masaryk wrote, "Holland is close to our hearts, in spite of differences in language and way of life.

Stella Tichy, Sokol Cechie, Chicago

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THE WILBUR STAVINOHA FAMILY are all members of Lodge No. 88, Houston; they live in Highlands. Seated, L to Rare: Debbie, Barbara, [mother], Lisa, Wilbur. [father]. Standing, L to R: Paula, Karen and Dennis. Debbie and Karen are both graduates of Sterling High School in Baytown. Debbie will be a freshman at Texas A&M University majoring in Accounting, and upon Karen's studies at Lee Junior College in Baytown, she plans to attend Sam Houston State University and major in Elementary Education.

STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAN KUBIAK A Central Texas farmer who tested his new pick-up with gasohol at the State Capitol recently has told State Rep. Dan Kubiak the new fuel emits fewer pollutants and less carbon monoxide than conventional gasoline.

An Elgin farmer, Craig Bryant, told Kubiak he filled his truck's spare fuel tank with gasohol, then had authorities test both types of fuels for emission readings.

The vehicle inspection reports show gasoline exhaust fumes contained 186 parts per million while gasohol exhaust fumes contained only 23 parts per million.

Bryant tom Kubiak he first had the scientists test his 1979 Chevrolet truck on gasoline. Then he switched over the spare fuel tank filled with gasohol and drove for 15 minutes before returning to the testing site for a gasohol exhaust reading.

Brother Kubiak, a Rockdale legislator, sissponsoring four gasohol bills in the Texas Legislature.

STATE REPRESENTATIVE BROTHER DAN KUBIAK of Rockdale addresses a rally during "Gasohol Day at the State Capitol" recently. Several area farmers attended and received free tankfuls of donated gasohol to test in their cars and trucks. Kubiak told the crowd that gasohol will bring extra grain markets for farmers and ease me energy crunch. Brother Kubiak Is also a sales represeniative for Lodge 174, Rockdale.

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She is also a wizard with a knitting needle: knits anything from a fancy sweater to beautiful flowers.

Florene Clay, member of Lodge 66, Waco, received two pairs of salt and pepper shakes for Christmas in 1968, and since then, has collected over 520 distinctly different salt and pepper shakers.

OUR TOURIST TRADE Almost 720 thousand out-of-state auto visitors came to Waco last year, making it the 16th most visited city in Texas.

A total of 25.8 million out-of-state visitors -- 11 percent more than 1977's total -- visited Texas last year, the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation reported.

The department's authoritative 1978 Report on the Texas Visitor Industry said visitors from every state and dozens of foreign countries spent $4.3 billion while they were here, about one percent more than in 1977.

Tom H. Taylor, director of the department's Travel and Information Division, said "spending did not keep pace with the increase in total visitors because automobile travelers spent less per person than in previous years.

"The tourist who comes here in a private vehicle is just not spending as much," Taylor commented. "This could be partially attributed to the fact that more people seem to be vacationing together and splitting their expenses.

"Also," he continued, "they're not driving as many miles, an indication that they are taking less fuel-consuming routes to their destinations. Travel counselors staffing 11 tourist bureaus assisted more than 2 million people last year in planning their tours in Texas."

HAPPY VICTOR NEW LONGVIEW MAYOR T.T. [TOMMIE] CARLISLE gives his wife a hug moments after learning of his election victory. Brother Carlisle was an appointed mayor of Longview at the time during the Lodge 178 Chartering on June 28, 1975.

At that time he gave SPJST a very warm welcome to the City of Longview. Since then Brother Carlisle has joined Lodge 178 and the membership is very proud to have him as a brother of the Society. [Article and photo courtesy Longview Morning Journal, which was submitted by Brother Hugo Kocian, District III president—Editor.]

Wednesday, May 16, 1979

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 YAD June 16th, at Lodge 188, Centerville Camp — Aug. 10-13 at Val Verde

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SPJST LAM CURATOR OTTO HANUS, lectures to Temple Junior College students and instructor during a recent visit to SPJST Headquarters. L to R: James W. Mendl, Jr., instructor, Eugene A. Mitchan, Brother Otto Hanus, Vince .1.

Mayer, Viola J. Adamek, William J. Hutka, Marvin W. Hegar, Ann Wolf and Bernard M. Gebala. [Photos by Calvin C. Chervenka]

District II YAD — July 8th • • District III TAD — 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. di

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District Iv YAD — June 10th at Senior Citizens Center in Seymour.

Registration details later.

• • District VI — Camp — Bastrop State Park June 25-28 District VI YAD — Boling Coinmunity Hall, July 15th District VII YAD — Sunday, July 22nd. Location to be announced.

From The District Youth Counselors DISTRICT IV YAD

OTTO HANUS, SPJST LAM CURATOR, looks on while Temple Junior College Czech student, Viola Adamek examines Czechoslovak photo album. Student Brady James intently studies another book while remainder of class browse through library during recent class visit.

COMPARE R-VALUE, NOT INCHES

It is important to compare and buy insulation by R-value--not inches.

All products do not have the same R-value per inch.

Different composition and density of materials result in different R-values per inch.

DOUBLE THICKNESS NOT DOUBLE RESISTANCE

In addition, remember that installing double thicknesses of insulation does not mean an exact double resistance to heat loss or gain.

However, it• does increase resistance to some extent.

Before adding another thickness of insulation--to the ceiling, for examplecarefully consider the expense versus the energy savings.

Make sure the addition is really worth the money it will cost.

If not, consider insulating windows and caulking and weatherstripping doors and windows—which, are also major problem areas of heat loss or gain.

Remember, youth, that June 10, 1979 is the day of Youth Achievement Day for District IV which will be held in the Senior Recreational Center in Seymour; it is the same place as held in previous years. The time will be here before you know it, so get busy and enter as many contests as you can. We want a good turnout even though we have only a few youth members.

I would like to see some of the youth from some of the other lodges to come and enter in YAD. You are eligible if you attend the mother lodge.

Youth, be sure and send me your entry cards 20 days prior to YAD; it takes me several days to get the program worked up, and I have other things to do besides.

We will have lunch as before. Each family is asked to bring something for lunch and plates, cups and drinks will be furnished.

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SPECIAL CONTEST AT YAD 1979 FOR DISTRICT IV I. Youth Club that has most entries II. Five drawings of $2 each III. Sweepstake winner (Youth having most 1st places) Juniors-Seniors District IV special invitation to all Supreme Lodge officers, District IV officers and their wives, State Youth Director Massey, Editor Sefcik and his wife, plus all members and friends to attend our YAD at Seymour, so come all and help support our youth in their achievement. They work hard all year for these awards.

YAD PROGRAM JUNE 10, 1979 Registration: 12 to 1:45 p.m.

Lineup: 1:45 to 2 p.m.

Welcome: DYC Mary Haisler Pledge of Allegiance: Greg Blankenship Song: "America" by All Individual Talent Contests: Ages 6-9, 10-12, 13-14, 15-17 Group Talent Contests: Juniors and Seniors Introduction of Officers and Guests Recognition of State Youth Director Dorothy Massey, youth leaders and assistants 15-minute break Royalty Contest Crowning of Queen by Janet Kristinek Sceptre Presentation by Randy Sosolik Recognition of Judges District IV Point Awards by SYD Massey and District IV Director Broz Awarding of YAD Prizes by DYC Haisler and Director Broz Dismissal for lunch Fraternally, Mary Haisler, DYC

From The Lodge Youth Leaders LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY Dear Members and Friends: We had a very good crowd at the social games Thursday night. There were several new faces present and we hope to see more of you at the future social games. We have changed the time for our games from 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. since it stays light outside later now.

All the youth club members are really looking forward to camp this summer because it is always a big treat for them.

I want to mention our disco dance we are having again. It will be held Friday, May 25th and we expect a bigger crowd than we had at the last one. Disco Dick is really a super disc jockey. All members including guests are welcome

to attend and enjoy the music and dancing.

We hope everyone had a happy Mother's Day! Fraternally, Charlene Bennett Assistant YL -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY Dear Members and Friends: We had our regular monthly meeting Tuesday, May 1st. It was called to order by our youth president, Terri Bobalik, at 7:25 p.m.

We had the pledge and a moment of silence before we started taking care of the business.

During the meeting we elected new officers for the youth club. Terri Bobalik was re-elected president, Rhonda Erwin is vice president, Sarah Arnold is treasurer, and Assistant Youth Leader Charlene Bennett was elected as reporter.

Mary Jo Bobalik was selected to represent Lodge No. 74 as queen and Debbie Bennett was selected to the the queen's duchess.

It was also voted to give the outgoing queen, Terri Bobalik, $50 to show how proud we are of her and how much we appreciate her serving as queen for our lodge.

We also have planned a youth dance for May 25th. It will be a disco dance and will be presented by Disco Dick.

We have had him entertain at a previous dance and everyone really enjoyed him, even the older group attending.

After the meeting was adjourned, we all enjoyed refreshments and skating.

Fraternally, Charlene Bennett Assistant YL

Letters From The Youth LODGE NO.6, COTTONWOOD Dear Members, Sunday, May 6th, we presented a short program for our mothers. We made them each a little gift at our Friday night socials. A Mother's Day card contest and hat contest was held.

Those winning the hat contest were Darrell Uptmor, prettiest; Karen Hykel, funniest; Lanette Hykel, oddest.

We also modeled these hats at the West Rest Haven and we gave each mother at the home a pretty flower that we made.

Fraternally, Shirley Dobecka (10) (5-10-79)

LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK Dear Readers, Our monthly meeting was very well attended. We discussed our Parents' Banquet, YAD, Country Store and Camp. After the meeting the Juniors practiced for their group talent.

Committees were set up for the Parents' Banquet, which will be held Wednesday night, May 16th at 7:30 p.m. Farmers Market of Bryan will cater our meal.

Our speaker will be one of the previous youth club members, Kathy Schoeneman of Yeager, and we are looking forward to seeing her again.

The Citizen State Bank of Somerville donated a double Mr. Smoker Bar. B. Quer to the youth club and we will ask for donations as a money-making project and it will be drawn for at the Snook Volunteer Firemen's barbecue August 26, 1979.

Our next meeting will be Wednesday, May 30 at 6:30 p.m. Please mark your calendars.

Have a good day!

Fraternally, Jan Schoenemann (5-8-79) -SPJST-

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NO. 180, BURLESON

Dear Teens, Sunday, April 8th, the youth held their meeting. Suzanne Smajstrla read the minutes of the March meeting.

In April we had a youth dance. The Eneigisers played for this dance.

At the last meeting it was decided to start having our meetings on the first Monday of each month.

After the meeting the youth went and played Putt Putt.

The next meeting was set for Monday, May 7th at 7 p.m.

Fraternally, Rhonda Elston Reporter (5-8-79) -SPJST--

LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Members: At our May meeting we held elections for our youth club. Those elected were: President--Eddie Hykel Vice President--Bobby Hykel Secretary--Theresa Dobecka Treasurer-Karen. Hykel Reporter-Darrell Uptmor Historian--Terry Hykel Committees--Sunshine--Lanette Hykel Entertainment--Lillian Perez Refreshments--Denaria Perez

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Wednesday, May 16, 1979 Photographer--Delores Dobecka Telephone--Shirley Dobecka Those serving on next year's Scrapbook Committee are: Darrell Uptmor, Lillian Perez, Delores Dobecka and Bobby Hykel.

Congratulations to all those who will serve our youth club for the next twelve months. There will be many activities to plan on again.

Fraternally yours, Theresa Dobecka Secretary (5-10-79) —SPJST-

LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS

Dear Vestnik Readers, At our last meeting, which took place May 9th at 7:30 p.m., we discussed old business which included our trip to Jack-in-the-Box, our trip to Arlington for ice-skating and our ice-cream party.

Under new business we discussed a barbecue and going bowling which will all take place after our next cleanup on May 27th, at 10 a.m.

The subject of the "Scrapbook" came up. The Scrapbook Committee will meet Wednesday, May 16th to work on the book. Anyone with new ideas or just wishing to attend, feel free to do so.

It was announced that all entry blanks for YAD must be completed and turned in to our youth leader by the end of the month. Also, camp forms should be completed and turned in at the next regular meeting.

Before the meeting was adjourned, we had election of officers. They are as follows: President--Karen Honza Vice President--Joyce Trojanek Secretary--Janet Martinek Treasurer--Suzann Macalik Reporter--Melissa Macalik Sargeant-at-Arms--Lisa Rejcek The meeting was then adjourned.

After the meeting we made Mother's Day cards.

Refreshments were served.

Fraternally, Laure Krajca Retiring Treasurer (5-11-79) —SpJsr-

We had a •guest, Clayton Calhoun.

Our new officers are: President-Johnny Hicks, Vice President Michael Tuerck, Secretary-Treasurer--Lisa Lisenbe, and Reporter--Missy Ashby.

Fraternally, Missy Ashby Reporter (5-11-79)

pretty. Those who won this contest were: Delores Dobecka--1st, Bobby Hykel--2nd, Karen Hykel--3rd.

For our June meeting we will make Father's Day cards and gifts to present to our fathers.

Fraternally yours, Delores Dobecka (14) (5-10-79)

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LODGE NO. 107, FLORESVILLE

The youth club held their regular monthly meeting Sunday, May 6th, at 4:30 p.m.

President Denyse Heritage called the meeting to order. Joy Herschbach led us in the pledge of allegiance. Roxy Bayer read the minutes of the last meeting. There was no corrections. We also had the treasurer's report.

Kim Herschbach gave a report about when they went to the beach at Robstown. This year YAD will be held at the Methodist Fellowship Hall in Robstown on July 22nd.

June 26th, we are going to go to New Braunfels with the rest of the district youth for an outing. We will go to camp August 6 through 10th at Val Verde near Waco.

DYC Maxine Pavliska talked to us about our June meeting and about camp.

We had election of officers. They are as follows: President--Denyse Heritage Vice President--Donna Cordes Secretary--Roxy Bayer Treasurer--Kim Herschbach Reporter--Cheryl Kolenda Parliamentarian--Jeff Pavliska We congratulated Denyse Heritage for being chosen as the 1979 Peanut Festival Queen TUNACP XXXV. Our next meeting will be held June 3rd. We will meet at the American Legion Hall Park and then go to Conoco to see the mines.

Denyse Heritage adjourned the meeting.

Fraternally, Cheryl Kolenda Reporter (5-10-79) .

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LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY

LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD

We have a new member and her name is Frances Dewitt.

Kevin Beck made a motion that we go to Six Flags June 7th, and Missy Ashby seconded it.

We are having a dinner on June 2nd at What-a-burger. We are having a birthday party at Southern Manor June 23rd.

Dear Members: We held our youth meeting Sunday, May 6th. It was decided to have a graduation party for the graduates in our youth club Friday, May 18th. It was also discussed to hold a bake sale Friday, May 11th.

The youth members all made Mother's Day cards. They were all

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee in behalf of the membership of Lodge No. 77, Bomarton, express our deepest sympathy to the family of our lodge brother, JEROME MACHA who passed away April 13, 1979 in the Seymour Authority Hospital.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m.

Monday, April 16 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Seymour, with Rev. James Boyle officiating. Interment followed in the Bomarton Catholic Cemetery.

A rosary was recited at 7 p.m.

Sunday, April 15 at the Seymour Memorial Funeral Home.

Brother Macha was born March 31, 1898 in Fayette County, Texas and moved to Baylor County in 1907 where he was a farmer until he retired three years ago.

He was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 77 over 62 years.

Survivors include his wife Amelia Macha of Bomarton; two daughters, Mrs. Martha Ellington of El Paso and Mrs. Helen Black of Houston; one son, Jerry Macha of Bomarton; one sister, Mrs. Anna Pribyla of Bomarton; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

May he rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Hattie Pavlicek Lillie Ptacek

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Brother Sruber was a member of the SPJST Society, the KJT Society, Catholic Life Insurance Union, St. Vincent De Paul Society, Knights of Columbus Council No. 4315, St. Benedict Men's Club, the Czech Choral Club of San Antonio, and the Eucharistic Ministers of St. Benedict's Church.

and Mrs. W.G. Adams, Sr.; brother, Billy George Adams, Jr. of Lubbock and sister, Mrs. Rosemary Cashion of Burleson.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Mary Hale Rose Steinman Mary Pavey -SPJST-

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 81, Needville, in behalf of the entire membership wish to express their sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our sister, EMILY KOLAJA, Survivors include his wife Mrs. 76, of Needville, who passed away Pauline Sruber; daughters, Paula Wednesday, April 4th in Polly Ryon Morin, Jo Ann Beissner, Linda Tucker, Memorial Hospital in Richmond, Texas.

Irene Hoeskstra and Nancy Sruber; Survivors include her husband, John sons, Joe H. Sruber Jr. and Robert Sruber; sister, Mrs. Henry Holub of La W. Kolaja of Needville; one son, Dr. Grange, Tx.; six grandchildren and John W. Kolaja of Houston; daughter, Lillian Marie Thompson of Denver, numerous nieces and nephews.

Arrangements were under the Colorado; seven grandchildren; brother, John Hlavaty of Bryan; four sisters, direction of Dellcrest Funeral and burial with full military honors was at Fort Mrs. Stephany Walzel, Miss Bessie Hlavaty, both of Beasley, Mrs. Cecilia Sam Cemetery.

Brother Joe will be missed by many of Turner and Mrs. Martha Stephens, both his friends in San Antonio, as well as of Bryan; and numerous nieces and other places in Texas because he was nephews.

Sister Kolaja was an active member well known. Let us all remember him for the fine friendship and for the type of of the SPJST Lodge No. 81 for over 50 years. husband and father that he was.

Funeral services were held at 1 p.m.

May he rest in peace.

Saturday, April 7th from the St. Paul's Resolution Committee: Presbyterian Church in Needville, with Emil Matula the Rev. Richard Avery officiating.

Bill Mares Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery Viola Mazac in Rosenberg.

Dominic Netek May our departed sister rest in -SPJSTeternal peace.

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY Resolution Committee: Mary Werner We, the undersigned Resolution Mary Matcek Committee, in behalf of our memberWinniefred Susan ship of Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, TERRY LEE ADAMS who passed away Saturday, April 28, 1979, at the age of 18 years of injuries • received in a car accident.

Terry Lee was a senior at Joshua A CHILDREN'S FILM FESTIVAL High School and was employed by Winn-Dixie. He was a lifelong member Film festivals in Czechoslovakia are of Lodge 154. conceived so as to enable hundreds of Funeral services were held Monday, thousands of people to attend them.

April 30th at Jones Funeral Chapel in This idea, which is still unique in the Burleson at 2 p.m. Rev. Frank Leach world, has for a number of years now, officiated. Interment was in the Laurel been realized so that the spectators do Land Cemetery. not all converge in a single festival Survivors include his parents, Mr. centre; rather, the festival comes to

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them, to their very own community or a place close to it. This implies, in fact, a democratization of film art.

The Children's Film Festival is based on the same organizational and conceptional principles. Organized for the eighth time in 1978, it was held from November 10 through December 31 in five hundred places throughout Czechoslovakia. Its main purpose was to introduce the young viewers to selected works produced by the Czechoslovak film industries during the last few years.

In addition to two evening-long programs of short animated cartoon and puppet films, seven full-length film premieres were also included. The Soviet Union sent two feature films to the festival -- "The Princess and the Pea" based on Hans Christian Andersen's fairy-tale of the same name and a poetic picture "The Blue Portrait." A film about the sentiments of love among 13- and 14-year olds, it is a story about the first tests of courage and will, conflicts with parents, who do not always make things easier for their big children, and about friends whose intentions are not always exactly sincere. The adventurous Czech film "The Big River" draws its didactic plot from history dating back five thousand years. Romania's "Herodotus's Secret" is a film about the summer holidays of a group of village children who happen to find an ancient buckle and this makes them try to discover an old Roman city.

It suitably combines adventurous motives with information on archaeological work. "Otto Changes the World" (GDR) tells the story of an industrious boy pursued by bad luck. The remaining two full-length films included in the festival were cartoons. The Hungarian "Matyi the Gooseboy" is based on the classical theme of the goose-boy who thrice took revenge on his master. The Polish film "How the Little Bear Was Given the Sheriff's Star" is a lovely adventurous tale from the milieu of prospectors and Red Indians.

Last year's Children's Film Festival was a big event organized by the National Committees which are in charge of the state-wide network of cinemas and which were helped with this task by teams of voluntary collaborators with the assistance of schools and the Young Pioneers' organization. Various souvenirs were handed out to the children at the festival to make them feel they had attended a solemn performance.

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SELECT PEACH ROOTSTOCK FOR "INSURANCE"

"The right rootstock is one that is resistant to root knot nematodes and compatible with the variety to be grown," points out Dr. Jerral Johnson, plant pathologist with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service.

"This is just as important to the life of a peach tree as selecting the right insurance for your family needs. Root knot nematodes are a serious problem for homeowners raising either peaches or plums."

Root knot nematodes are microscopic "worm like" animals that live in the soil. However, once they begin to feed on plant roots, plant tissue forms a gall or swelling around the nematode. This gall is clearly visible to the eye.

Nematodes interfere with normal uptake of nutrients from the soil to plant foliage which is essential to the continued health and development of the tree, explains Johnson.

"Texas homeowners should insist on a nematode-resistant peach rootstock such as Nemaguard for their home orchard, emphasizes the plant pathologist. "Such a rootstock can be grown in an area infested with root knot nematodes, yet remains free from infestation."

Nemaguard gives excellent resistance to nematodes, says Johnson.

Most Texas nurseries are currently budding their trees on Nemaguard rootstock, thus making them available to homeowners throughout Texas.

Recent rulings by the Environmental Protection Agency have severely limited the use of chemicals previously recommended to control nematodes on peaches. Therefore, homeowners must depend on plant resistance for nematode control.

The alternative to using a nematode resistant rootstock such as Nemaguard would be to use a susceptible rootstock such as Elberta. When placed in nematode infested soils, it will soon become stunted and in many cases will die in two or three years.

"Most peach varieties are now available on Nemaguard rootstock, and this should be a major consideration for homeowners selecting trees," contends Johnson.

ORGANIZING FOR COMMUNITY ACTION

Do you really like the community where you live, or is there something lacking?

If your community needs a "new breath of life," or if there are some basic needs of the citizens that are not being met, then it's time to organize for action, says a community resource development specialist with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service.

According to John Henry, the key to community improvement and development lies in these words: "If it is to be, it is up to us."

"Community improvement depends on people working together. People have found over the years that by working together they could acquire for themselves the good things of life that they could not otherwise obtain," notes Henry. "The word 'community' itself has become known as identifying a place where people have common interests, needs and objectives."

The Texas A&M University System specialist points out that the whole aspect of community improvement and development hinges on good community leaders. Good leaders know how to listen, communicate and motivate. They also know how to plan and conduct effective meetings, delegate authority and solve problems.

"The Extension Service through its community resource development program stands ready to assist communities in developing leaders and in planning and organizing for action," says Henry. "County agents are the key in this effort; they have a long history of helping people in every county solve their pr4blems."

Through a county pi3Ogram building committee in each county, the county Extension agent and •community leaders can determine major Community problemsV and the need for educational 4ss• startce, notes the specialist. Once needs le determined, various resources can be mustered, "inclUcting Extension specialists in A wide range of subj ect-matter areas.

"Extensions., Srademark is to help people solve their own problems through educational programs," contends Henry. "Through Extension, assistance can • be secured from all levels of government, including research from the state's land grant university, Texas A&M." With educational assistance from county Extension agents, community leader throughout Texas have worked together to acquire fairs and shows, community centers, electricity, water and sewage systems, fire trucks, medical facilities and services, solid waste disposal systems, beautification programs, senior citizen centers,

parks and recreation facilities, farmers' markets, better housing and better jobs, to name a few.

"A visit to the county ,Atension office, usually located in he county courthouse, can be the first step to bringing about a solution to a community problem or to improving community services and facilities," contends Henry.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY TEXAS DIVISION, INC. RESEARCH GRANTS IN TEXAS

BY FRED M. LEARNED DR. E. COLLEEN MOORE M.D. ANDERSON HOSPITAL AND TUMOR INSTITUTE HOUSTON

The cancer cell's most vulnerable point is being exploited by biochemists at M.D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute to find ways to produce more effective anti-cancer chemicals.

Dr. E. Colleen Moore, Associate Professor of Biochemistry at the Institute and University of Texas, is exploring new ways to block an enzyme which is active when cells are about to divide. Her work is supported by an American Cancer Society research grant.

The enzyme is called ribonucleotide reductase. It stimulates action of vital links in producing DNA, the master genetic material that "blueprints" cell production.

Several compounds have been found that block the DNA machinery through effects on the nucleotide enzyme. Some are in clinical use or undergoing preliminary tests, such as hydroxyurea and ARA-A, which have shown some results, but their effects are limited.

Now Dr. Moore is delving more deeply into the biochemistry of the cell, experimenting with rat liver cancer cells to find out how the enzyme mechanism actually works in DNA production.

Because the enzyme is most active at a stage of cell division known as the "S phase", just prior to the cell dividing, this particular mechanism will be explored. The cell's vulnerability may depend on how timely anti-cancer drugs are applied.

Also to be probed is what actually happens in the cell when the anti-cancer drugs take effect. A new technique for measuring the enzyme effects has been devised.

These studies should produce knowledge of cell reproduction useful in chemotherapy of cancer, both in the creation of new compounds to block cell growth and by better understanding of drug administration for best results.

PODPORA LIDSKOST BRATRSTVI Ceski RNti east (Medal organ Slovaaske Podporujici Jednoty Statu Texas, zalotene roku 1897 16. kvetua 1979

ttotrds oPi (*no to

Z redakce Ctent Ctenifi 'Ceske easti Vestniku, jak vidite podle dopisu sentry AneAy Houdkove, konei jeji 19. rok dopisovani do nageho Vestniku a zaeina 20. v nyneigim eisle. Jiz pies deset let, jako vas redaktor, jsem Vidy rad od ni obdriel dopis a doufarn, ze bude pokraCovat dal.

Piejeme Vam vKichni dobre zdravi a mnoho zdaru a jen dal!

- - SPJST-

OHIL

TkinactS, Polka Festival v Ennis, Texas.

Tak uz zase mame ten tfinactjr vjtroeni Polka festival za sebou a vie se opet pekne yydafilo. Ovgem, skoro rely tjTden nam hodne prg elo a meli jsme strach, '2"e se nam vie pokazi. Hned v patek vecer pied festivalem jsme meli seznamovaci zabavu v SPJST 25 pro pfespolni hosty a seilo se velmi hodne lidi odevgad.

Zabava byla zdarma a hoste se dobfe vytaneili a seznamovali se vespolek. Bylo vyvolana jmena state a skoro odevg ad se piihlasil nekdo. Hoste byli z Iowy, Kansasu, Alabama, Oklahoma, Michiganu, Illinois • a odjinud a vg em se to libilo. Hudebnici meli hrat do 10. hodin ale bylo jii 11. a jegte se Zadnemu nechtelo jit domu, neb pekne hraji a zpivaji Ceske pisnieky.

V sobotu rano byl peknjt priivod mestem, ye kterem byly zastoupeny mnohe spolky a obchodnici a bylo mnoho alegorickjtch vozn. Sokolska jednota v Ennis se pekne piedstavila se sySTmi cvieenci a spolek texaskjt-krajansky SPJST 25 mel take moc pekny viiz v barvach Cervene a bile s napisem "Vitame Vas". KaidYm rokem po nekolik let ziskal prvni cenu. Nevim, kdo ji obdriel letos. Hasiei meli tei svitj iitz a take bylo nekolik K g kii pro obveseleni obecenstva. Bylo to vie velmi zajimave.

Ceti hudebnici hraji ty flak Ceske pisne a eloveku bylo tak dobfe pii poslechu. Po kterj, trval celou hodinu, bylo ni na ulici v meste, a meli tam Obfadnikem byl p. John

TOLIK JE CEST...

Tolik je rest--a jenom jedna, jedina vont jak vzicna kvetina z daleka, z daleka mava cestieka ma usmevava...

Tolik je rest-- a jenom jedna je mekka, a jenom ona. me Ceka, slovieka septa mi sladka jako ma staiTeka matka...

Tolik je cest--a jetton ona to byla, jez se mi do srdce vryla, navidcky, piiznam se k tomu, neb ona vede me - - -Josef Prchal Marek a program nacvieila a fidila pi.

Eli Meng ikova a pry se take pekne vydafil. Hudebnici pekne vyhravali a ti, co nechteli jiti do sini, tak mohli se bavit eerstvem vzduchu. venku Potom byly obedy na viech sinich a my jsme vzali nage hosty z Alabamy do sine SPJST 25 a pak pfiili za nami druzi z Kansasu a meli jsme se dobfe, nebot' obed byl velmi dobq a nalada dobra.

Pekne se kaidj bavil pii dobre hudbe, a odpoledne pfijel i redaktor R. Sefeik s jeho pani a pak bral obrazky. Zabava trvala ai do pozdnich hodin. Se g li jsme se s mnohjrmi lidmi odeVg ad, ktefi piijedou na rok zase. Navgteva ' byla obrovska.

V nedeli jsme zase zajeli do Ennis pro hogly z Alabamy a jeli jsme do katolicke sine KJT spolku, kde jsme tez meli velmi dobrjr obed a hezky se pobavili. Take jsem zag la do kuchyne p • vitat se s pfibuzn9mi, kteri tam pracovali a vzala jsem sebou pi. Fuhsovou z Kansasu, ktera chtela si zamluvit ten dob0 barbecue eili Cesky "maso na Pi. Clara Millerova nas provedla tou Casti sine kterji loni piistavili ke kuchyni aby meli vice mista k praoovaln a take na zasoby ktere tam drK Tato sin je nejvetg i z tech tfech (viechny jsou ale • relike) a jelikoi se tam odbjvaji svatby,

veeirky a ritzne podniky tak musi mit pekne nadobi, stfibro, sklo, vgelijake hence a nadoby a potfebuji na to ta misto. Maji to opravdu hezke a prostorne a gratuluji jim.

Po obede zaCal hrat orchestr k tanci a hned bylo kolo pine. Po chvili zas druhy orchestr hral a pozdeji zas tfeti a bylo veselo. Nagi hoste se opravdu vytaneili do sytosti a pobavili dobfe. V nedeli tanec ukoneil v 9 hodin a tak jsme zavezli hoste do motelu a rozloueili se s p •itelkynemi pi. Kueerovou pi. Elsie Guaresco a pi. Rose McGinnis (Vgechny z Alabamy) a ony fekly, ‘ e se jim to vk libilo a ie piijedou narok zase. ManZele Alley z Refugio, Tx., te-i. piijedou, nebot' moc radi jdou mezi Cesky lid. Damy z Alabamy pak odjely brzy rano v pondeli zpet domu. Man'iele Earl Fuhsovi z Wellington, Kansas jegte si pobyli v Ennis trochu a pak odpoledne piijeli k nam si pohovoiit a pak jeli zpet domil se slibem,'ie zas piijedou. Take jsme se seg li s manzely Bro'i z Downers Grove, Illinois a vynaili jsme, ze pied mnoha lety jsme bydleli v Chicagu na 28. a Central Park Ave., u pfibuzne pi.

Bro'iove. Tito zde byli letos poprve a moc se jim vie libilo a fekli, ze za rok se vrati zas.

Ano, piipravy na Polka Festival daji hodne prate a starosti ale piece jen takto jaksi uthilujeme ty naie zvyky a kulturu ()fed zahynutim. VZdyt' kdO, se hraji a zpivaji ty krasne 'Ceske pisne je eloveku tak krasne u srdce. Ja vidy lituji, ze ti zesnuli krajane jiz zde nejsou aby se mohli pobavit s nami. Vim, ie by meli take radost jako my. Tak mili krajane vgude, mejte se dobfe a bud'te zdravi. Na shledanou v 1980.

Anezka Houdkovo, - - SPJST-The Czech Ex-Students Association of The Czech Ex-Students Association of Texas (CESAT) Spolek Ceskirch Ex-Studentit Statu Texas The Texas Council of Higher Education Texaska Matice vyiiiho vzdelani Spolek Ceskjch Ex-Studentil Statu Texas ( anglicky The Czech Ex-Students

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Ve sttedu 10. ItvUna 1979 Association of Texas, CESAT) se zaloiil v roce 1917 aby finanene podporoval mlade Cechotexasany ktefi chteli studovat na Texassk'ch universitach. Dnes, 60 let pozdeji, na g spolek jegte sleduje tento cll. Take, snaiime se podporovat Ceske a mora yske dedictvi v Texas u. Na ge organizace pomahala Czech Summer Program na Texasske Universite a symposium "Ceg i v Texasu" v Temple Junior College. Nage v9roeni sjezd se bude konat dvacateho gegteho (26.) kvetna 1979. Chceme aby kaZd9 Cechotexaan, kter9 miluje sve dedictvi, pfijel do Taylor, Texas ( SPJST sin 29) v 10:30 rano. Potfebujeme va g i pomoc a myg lenky abychom spoleene spinili nage povinnosti na gemu dedictvi.

Nazdar!

James Mendl

--SPJST--

Tak Vklicos Aniezka Houdkova.

V pondeli mel v Ennis pohfeb p.

Frank Jufica ve veku 67 let. Pan Jufica byl nemocen jii nejak9 eas a smrt mu byla vykoupenim. Narozen byl v Dime Box, Tx., a pozdeji se pfistehoval do Ennis. Zanechava truchlici madielku rozenou MaCalikovou; dve dcery, pi.

James Willifordovou a Milton Vrlovou; dve vnouCata a bratra Josefa. Pohfeb mel z kostela sv. Jana na hfbitov sv. Josefa v Ennis. Pozustale rodine vyslovuji upfimnou soustrast a zesnulemu klidn9 spanek po tech Zivotnich trampotach.

Dnes v niter3'T ma pohfeb take v Ennis dobfe znama krajanka-pion9rka pi.

Aloisie Kfi g kova, ktera se doZila 89 let.

Rozend byla Ko garkova na Morave. V dfivej gich letech iila s rodinou na farme a pak pozdeji jako vdova Zila u sve dcery a zete madielit Jerry a Emilie Kadlubafov9ch. Rada jsem obeas ji gla navgtivit, nebot' jsme si dobfe rozumely a vZdy si hezky pohovofily. Zanechala syna Charlie Kfig ku a dceru Emilii Kadlubafovou, et9ri vnodeata a nekolik synovcit a neteri. Pfejeme ji svat9 klid a portistal9m patfi nage upfimna soustrast. Pohfbend byla na katolick9 hibitov sv. Josefa v Ennis.

Take jsem se dovedela, ie v pi. Julie MaZalikova z Ennis byla pry v patek operovana v nemocnici v Corsicana (Memorial Hospital) a pry dobie pokraeuje. Pfeil mile a dlouholete pfitelkyni brzke uzdraveni a doufam, se nekdy brzy sejdeme.

Veera me take volala pi. Rosemary Zabojnikova, ie museli odvezt jeji maminku pi. Rose Urbanovou do nemocnice neb se velmi gpatne citila.

Nalezit se v Oak Cliff Sur gical and

Medical nemocnici, kde maji konat zkou g ky na ni, aby vynagli co ji vlastne schazi. Pfeji pfitelkyni Urbanove brzke a trvale uzdraveni a v ge dobre.

Nedelni noviny Dallas Times Herald vydali zvla gtni eisto novin ktere neslo take ohlaveni "Centennial Edition", ye kterem byly vynatky ze zprav pied mnoha lety. Je to vlastne takova historie poekku mesta Dallas pied sto lety a co se uddlo pied tieba 50-60 i vice lety a co ti prvni usedlici na geho mesta meli za starosti, neZli se vybudovalo mesto jake mame dnes. Je to velmi zajimave se doeisti kter9 president Ameriky navgtivil Dallas, kde byl hostem a jake pfipravy se tehdy konaly. Take mnoho obrazkn z minul9ch let bylo ukazovano, take si mlad1 elovek mule udelat pfedstavu, jak to vge tehdy bylo a jak se iilo. Vzpomneli i na dopravu mestem, kdy prvni byly vozy tdiene konmi, pak zase elektricka draha zvana Interurban, ktera jezdila v letech nekdy 1913 do mnoh9ch mest v Texasu po mnoho let dokud neiacaly jezdit busy. Pamatuji se,Ze i do Ennis a Corsicana jezdila kaidou hodinu ce19 den di v 11 hodin veeer byl jii posledni vuz kter9 jezdit okolo na geho domova na Baylor ulici.

Take v techto novinach byly oznamky g atstva a potravin, a dnes se nam zda,Ze to ani nemohlo b9t pravda,Ze tehdy bylo dobytee "roeak" za $8.50 anebo mdisk9 klobouk za $2 aZ $4 a vejce za par centu tucet, cukr 12 Tiber za $1. Reporter pige,Ze pied mnoha lety Dallas met 12 rtizn9ch easopisfi a pak jedny Zalozene v 1879 jmenem Dallas Times a Dallas Herald zaloien9 v r 1886 se pak slodeily v 1888 a od to doby jsou Dallas Times Herald. Jak mnoho se od to doby zmenilo a co vge se nal°. Kdyi tehdy °bean jmenem Bryan nekdy v 1800 (a neco pies) se zde usadil, tak jiste Zadn9 by byl tehdy nefekl, ie kdysi zde bude velkomesto Dallas,ie ano?

Take byla zprava v novinach, Ze nage mesteDallas ma letos nejhor gi rekord aria v celem state Texas. Nejvice ohira bylo v domovech a bytech a pry nejvic jich bylo zatoleno lidmi. Take hodne lidi uhofelo v techto ohnich coi je jegte horgi.

Pojigtovaci spoleenosti budou muset vydat mnoho penez a v9sledek bude, pojigteni bude pfigtim rokem nebot' oni jiste si budou hledet nahradit ztraty.

V Calcutta, Indii 68. lets katolicka jeptig ka zaloiila fad zvan9 "Missionaries of Charity," kter9 se venuje tem nejchudgim z nejchudgich. V Indii je velmi mnoho tech ubolakit, ktefi Ziji den ode dne a nevi co zitfek pfinese. V novinach byl obrazek one jeetigky male dite, ktere fad opatruje. Takov9ch

(160 bylo °sin, ktere byly nalezeny odhozeny v nadobach odpadkii. Tito missionafi fidi 81 g kol, 300 nemocnic a mnoho pomocn9ch stfedisek v Calcutta a jinde v Indii. Clovek se musi nad tint vg im zamyslit, co je chudoby a trapeni na svete, mezi lidmi,ie ano?

Milt pfatele, dneg nim dnem ukoneuji 19 let dopisovani do Vestniku a take zaeinarn ten dvacat9 rok. Ov gem, jak bude nadale nevim, nebot' zda se rne,ie jii dlouho dopisuji a nevim zda budu moci uspokojit tolik krajanii jako v letech minul9ch. Budu se snaiit co nejlepe a dekuji vg em ktefi vyslovili sve uznani meho snaieni behem let.

--SPJST--

Ume se l'esky Let Us Study Czech Lekce dvacata — Lesson No. 20 More conversation and terms about food and restaurants.

Vocabulary veiim — I believe jablko ®- apple ivestka — plum iiket — bill platit — to pay pelly — on foot mihle — suddenly eerstve — fresh vice — more konee — end pokrok — progress krok step prodivat — to sell kus piece diky — thanks padnout — to fall pomerane — orange pomeran6e — oranges

'PIOTNt8

24 pokraeovani — continuation vezmu — I will take jednoduche — simple tarok — claim, a right to naroink — demanding, hard to please protivnk — annoying, offensive mouenik — some sweet dessert, or pastry jablkovk zavin — apple pie ptiruika — handbook, or manual ilehana smetana ( or elehaika,) — whipping cream Nezlob se — Don't be angry ikoda (to je tkoda!) — It's too bad peach broskev (pl. broskve) znamenitk — excellent Najedi jsem se — I ate my fill zaeatek — beginning 'dada — government vlidnout — to rule, govern tahnout — to pull, drag doba — time period • • Translate the following sentences: 1. Pak budeme pokraeovat.

3. Ji si vezmu vepeovk fink a bramborovk salit.

3. Nemai naroky na nice zvlaitnihe.

4. Mai, ze jsi =tamale kaki divka.

S. Olin& tomu stejne nebude ye6. On si mysli, ie jsi protivni.

7. Po mese a piikrmu se ji mouenik 8. Je si dam jablkovk zivin.

9. Jii si objednim ivestkove kuedliky.

10. Minya jako konversaini pfiruika.

11. Pane vrchni, pfineste mi eernou lawn a ilehanou smetanu.

12. Kdo bude platit treet.

13. Ted' piljdeme piiky dome.

14. Znamenite mi vieehno chutnolo.

15. Najedl a napil jsem se debit 16. Nezlob se, ze jdeme dome pi g -ky.

17. Skoda, ie nemame auto.

18. Koupime si pomeranee net dojdeme dome.

19. Zde je ierstvi ovoce.

20..Nyni doehizim ku konci.

21. Jsem unavena. Ani krok 22. 'cite kousek donut 23. Moefait ti dikuji za doprovod done.

These are all useful terms, both in restaurants, and ordinary comer sations. Endeavor to correct the usage of incorrect words you have

been in the habit of using.

• • ifikadlo Jedna, dye, Honza jde, etyil, z hospody, pit a test. nese 'Usk sedm, osm, none rozum, devit, deset, jde se vied, jedenact, dvaniet, ut tam visi jako panic. * * Milosrdenstvi (Pravidlo) Kdo biiznimu nepomilia, tomu Balt pomoel veil& Kdo dice Bobu milkm bktl, lasku k bliioimu musi mitt.

What is the general meaning of this verse?)

••••• 111P1ST —

0 SMOLICKOVI. Boiena Nemcova.

Smolieek byl malt' pacholieek a zit u jednoho jelena. Ten jelen mel zlate parohy. Kdyi chodil na pastvu, pfikazoval Smoliekovi, aby zavfel a nikoho do chaloupky nepougtel.

Smolieek pos tech! a vidycky dobfe zav•el.

Jednoho dne kdosi zaklepal na dvefe.

Smolieek se zeptal, kdo to je. Zvenei se ozvaly libezne hlasky: "Smolieku, pacholieku! Otevfi nam svou svetnieku! Jen dva prstiCky tam streime, jen co se ohfejeme, hned zase pujdeme."

Smolieek by byl rad otevfel, ale bat se jelena. A tak neotevfel. Kdyi pfi gel jelen, povidal mu Smolieek, ze nekdo klepal na dvefe. Ze libezne hlasky prosily, aby jim otevfel. On vgak ze neoteviel.

Jelen iekl: "Dobfe jsi udelal, Smolieku, ies neotevfel. To byly jeskynky. Kdybys byl otevfel, byly by to odnesly."

Druheho dne gel jelen zase na pastvu.

Sotva odegel, ozvaly se za dvefmi jegte libeznejgi hlasky nei pied tim dnem: "Smolieku, pacholieku! Otevfi nam svou svetnieku! Jen dva prstieky tam streime, jen co se ohfeieme. hned zase oftidemer Ale Smolieek, ze neotevfe. Tu se jeskyriky zaealy tfast zimou a plakat.

Smoliekovi jich bylo lito a malinko dve•e pootevfel. Jeskynky mu dekovaly. A hned streily mezi dve •e dva belounke prstieky, potom celou ruku a ui byly ye svetniece. Smolieka chytily a utikaly nim prye.

Smolieek se dal do plaCe. Volal: "Za doly, za hory, me zlate parohy kde se pasou?

Smolieka pacholieka jeskynky prye nesou!"

Jelen se past nedaleko. Jak uslygel Smoliekuv hlas, pfibehl a jeskynkam Smolieka vzal. Doma dostal Smolieek na pametnou, aby po druhe nikomu neotviral. Slibil, ze neotevfe.

Nekolik dni nepfi gel nikdo. Ai zase jednoho dne se ozvaly libezne hlasky: "Smolieku, pacholieku! Otevii nam svou svetniCku! Jen dva prstieky tam streime, jen co se ohfejeme, hned zase pfijdeme!"

Ale Smolieek jako by nesly gel. Ai kdyi se jeskynky tuze tfasly zimou, povidal jim, ze neotev •e. Ze pry by ho zase odnes/y.

Jeskynky fekly: "Ne, my to neodneseme. A kdyby, u nas by ses met dobfe. My bychom si s tebou po•ad hraly."

Smolieek se dal pfemluvit. Pootevfel, ale jeskynky byly miikem ye svetniece.

SmoliCka chytily a utikaly s nim prye.

Smolieek zase volal: "Za doly, za hory, me zlate parohy kde se pasou?

Smolieka pacholieka jeskynky prye nesou!"

Ale tentokrat volal marne. Jelen se past daleko a neslygel ho. Smolieek plakal a prosil jeskynky, aby ho pustily.

Ale jeskynky se mu jen smaly a hrozily, ze mu doma nabiji. A utikaly, aby ui s nim byly ye sve jeskyni.

Smolieek byl v hrozne azkosti. Jegte jednou zavolal: "Za doly, za hory, me zlate parohy kde se pasou?

Smolieka pacholieka jeskynky prye nesou!"

Tu se ozvaly rychle skoky. Jelen se zlatymi parohy pfibehl. SmoliCka nabral na parohy a uhanel s nim dorna.

Smolieek plakal a slibil, ze ui bude vidycky poslouchat. A ui nikdy jeskynkam neotevfel.

- —SPJST-Mamence Mamenko, mamenko, holuMto e viech mYch pohadkach bylas dobrit vila.

Mamenko, mamenko, srdce mas ze zlata, kralovnou byla jsi, na lasku bohati.

Mamenko, mamenko, tys moji hvezdiekott, ktera me povede iivota cestiekou.

M. Sedlonnovit-Novotny

ye sttedu 1$. kvetna 1979

S pisniekou po Ceskoslovenske vtasti Ku Praze je cesta dlouhit Ku Praze je cesta dlouha, stromkama je sazena, sazela je moje nejtnilejgi, kdyi tam za moot' chodila.

Saxela je rozmar9nou, pekn9m bil9m jetelem, to na dukaz na g i verne lasky, =iie my, svoji budeme.

Tu kytieku, cosy mi dala, tu ja sobe ponecham, ar ja pfijdu k svenm regirnentu, za eepici si ji dam.

Ten prst9nek, cos mi dala, ten ja nosit nebudu, a ja pujdu k svemu regimentu, do kveru ho nabiju, Jiste vgichni etenafi zijici v zahrania, nam daji za pravdu, ie cesta od nich ku Praze je dlouha. Kdyi si ji vgak zazpivaji a pfeetou si k ni trochu textu, kter9 na teto strance uvefejriujeme, budou alespon ye vzpominkach na skok v matiece na g ich rest. Samozfejme v kratiekem vypraveni nenolieme popsat vgechny zajimavosti o Praze. Tak si alespon povezme neco o Male Strane, kde je umisten Ceskoslovensk9 ustav zahranieni a redakce Cs, sveta.

Muieme fici, Ze v easovern pofadi je Mala Strana druhe praiske mesto, ktere zalozil Pfemysl II. v roce 1257. V 9. stoleti tu b9vala trhova osada.

Samozfejme, i tehdy bylo jeho stfeclem dneg ni Malostranske namesti s kostelem sv. Mikula ge, kter9 pry ,tu stal uZ v roce 1283. Odtud vedly jednotlive cesty ke Karlovu mostu, nahoru na Hrad, k jednotliv9m branam a dale pak k (Jjezdti a ke kla gteru sv. Tomage.

Historicke doklady nas pfesvedeuji, ie v dobe Karla IV, pravdepodobne kolem r.

1360, zaeala se Mala Strana rozgirovat.

Prave je tomu 560 let, kdy Mala Strana vyhorela (roku 1419) a dal girni poiltry byla postiiena v letech 1503 a 1541.

Jak jsme se patranim dovedeli, dochazime lady po bitve belohorske k postupne feudalizaci emigraci g lechty a klerti, soueasne take k v9stavbe nekolika palacii—Vald gtejoskeho, Lichten gtejnskelt°, Slavatovskeho a Michnovskeho. A tak term() objekturn padly za °bet' mnohe domy se zahradami i cele ulice.

Zajimave je, ie josetinske reformy pfispely k tomu, ie se do Vidne odstehovala odtud g lechta a doglo rovne k easteenemu zru geni zdejgich klagterfi.

A tak se postupne z Male Strang stavala etvre drobn9ch Ofednikii, mistem tifadit a chud g ich obyvatel i mengich

25 obchodnikii.

Does je to v gak etvrt; karn neopomene zajit podivat iadn9 z navg tevniku Prahy. Kolik je tu romantiky, historic, zajimavosti a kouzla star9ch vekri, ktere d9chaji na eloveka na kaMem kroku. At' je to samotne Malostranske namesti. Nerudova ulice, Kampa, Kar16v most, cela fada naiad' a pfekrasn9ch zahrad, kostelij, fada ulieek a ulic, ve kter9ch domititni zajimave stavby donth i vgelijake dalg i zajimavosti a koneene i samotn9 Hrad. Kolik je tu vgude nevg edni krasy, ktera dovede zapnsobit na dui voimaveho navgtevnika!

--SPJST--

Poitovskj, paniteek dorueoval Davno min ul a doba po'itovskS7ch panaekit, jejich praskani bieem, hlahol trubek a fehtani veseleho kolislceho spfe'ieni. Dopis nebo balieek v to dobe cestoval nekolik OcInft ke svetnu adresatovi. Ale presto byl to pokrok velikSr, neb pogtovskY panaCek byl vgude oCekavan a vitan i po sebe del gi dobe.

Zeleznice po g tovskeho panaeka s veselYm konskYm spfeienim, trubkou a bieem vytlaella a nastala doba Tech bodrYch muifi se sluiebni eepici a uniformou, velkou bra gnou, skrYvajici mnoho prekvapeni a tajemstvi. Listonogi vgude patfili tak trochu k rodine d zdalky vesele a s asmevem volali: Pik babieka, dedeeek, strYeek, Honzik z vojny, atd. A na Nov Y rok pfinageli ti s listonogi krasne pogtovni knaky kalendafem a gratulaci. Ra.di ptitom pfijali nejakY ten pfispevek na podraiky.

A dnes iijeme v dobe dorueovatelft --spige dorueovatelek, ktere konaji svou sluibu stejne dobfe a spolehlive jako jejich pfedchfidci. Do gle dopisy na pogtu se musi adresatum donest, i kdyi prodelavaji sloiitou cestu, nei se dostanou adresatum do rukou. Dopis umi nahradit i nejdfivernej gi rozhovor mezi dvema dobfe si rozumicimi lidmi.

Ale poznenahlu mizi psani dopisu z nageho denniho iivota. Ma to sve dfivody v dnegnim zpfisobu iivota, Auta, autobusy, Zeleznice, letadla telefony, telegrafy sprostfedkuji rychle dorozumeni se znamYmi na sebemen gi i vetgi vzdalenosti. Zijeme stale ve veenem spechu a ruchu a to nam p19 zamestnani nedovoluje najit cestu k to krasne lidske vlastnosti psani dopisu. eist peknjt dopis jest tolik jako poslouchat krasnou hudbu, veselou a sviinou do tance.

Opravdovy dopis potfebuje klid, citove zazemi a musi bYt psan od srdce.

Co to dab price nei bx1 vynalezen papir nebo pogtovni znamka a obalka.

Dnes mono napsat dopis a odeslat ho

tfeba ai do Tramtarie, kdyi je na nem adresa a pog ta v miste, kde je dopis ureen. Does mono psat do v;ech svetadilfi a posilat dopisy pOgtou, ktera pak je dopravuje dale sv9mi dopravnimi prostfedky. Autobusy, vlakem, nebo letecky. Co vge moino dopisem vyjadfit vedi jen ti, dodnes voli dopos za sveho prostfednika. Dopisem lze pobavit, potegit, poradit, pochvalit, stnuteeni soustrast rozesmat a eloveka uzdravit, atd. Dopisem mono psat zajimave zpravy, radostne i nevesele, dobrodruine redakcim, ktere kdyi uznaji otisknou rozmnoZi takov9 dopis do sta a tisicil ve svem easopise, kter9 se pak rozesila po eelem, svete do vgech svetadilit daleko za ocean gir9ch, nezmern9ch Dopis nahradi nam drAhou cestu ke znam9m, k rodine, k pratelfirn pomerne za kratkott dobu a to velmi levne a spolehlive. Na dopis se kdid9 te gi a proto dorueovatel nebo dorueovatelka je dnes s usrnevem oCekavana a take se zvedavosti a netrpelivosti, co Warn zajimaveho pfinese ze sveta --- at' ui je to pohlednice, dopis, nebo lei ieet, kter9 mohl jegte poseekat. Ovg em, vidy nas to tuze pote gi, kdyi na nas pfatele a znami nezapominaji a eas od Casu se nam dopisem ozvou. Zajima nas to pofad, co oni maji noveho, co zajimaveho.

Romantika pry ui davit° patfi minulosti. A pfece i dnes pog ta dopisem vnagi do nageho denniho iivota trochu romantiky, hodne krasy, poesie a umeni na pogtovnich znameekach, i kdyi doba pog tovnich panaCkil nikdy se ui nenavrati. Snad grave- proto, na g dik patfi dne gni pogte a jejim dorueovatelfim a dorueovatelkam za jejich obetavou praci.

Karel Rylek Tfebie, CSSR --SPJST--

PRED 100 LETY-14. bfezna 1879-se narodil v eilem obchodnim meste na Dunaji - v Ulmu y e Wurtembersku, mezi Augsburgcm a Stuttgartem, Albert Einstein, jeden z nejvet gich vgech' dob. Pfedna g el na mnoha univerzitach v Evrope i v Americe, kde se v r. 1931 trvale usichil. V letech 1911 ai 1912 pusobil take v Praze, kterou pak s laskou nav g tivil i za 1. Masarykovy republiky v r. 1921. Fotografii Ein q einova portretu na geho Maxe Svabinskeho, kterou pfina gime, nam ye sve laskavosti zaslal prof. dr. Karel Hujer, autor oti gtene vzpominkove avalty. Jsme mu za to upfinme vdeeni, stej lle jako za kopii dekovneho dopisu slavneho fysika Roberta Oppenheimera Mistru Svabinskemu z 5. prosince r.

1956. (Viz na g i reprodukei.)

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CO HRAJI DIVADLA V CESKOSLOVENSKU Kdybychom se pokusili velice struone charakterizovat prave probihajicf einoherni sezonu, vyzvedli bychom asi jeji snahu ohjevovat na scene slo gitost lidovych crude s pkitomnou nalehavosti. Prostkednictvim lidskYch vztahe poznavame podoby dnekWho sveta, jeho mykleni nezale gi ani na torn, zda jde o hry soutasne ei hry historick& Divak chce slyket vypoved o lidech. s nimig obyva tuto planetu.

80. vYrobi nedokitych narozenin B. Brachia — tohoto velkeho moderniho reformatora, podnitilo prirozene mnoha divadla, aby se pokusila velenit jeho dilo do soudobeho myklenkoveho sveta, aby navazovalo plodny dialog s dnetnim divakem. V Kavkazskem kildovem kruhu v Zapadoteskem divadle objevuji znovu jeto etickou hodnotu a v Arturovi Uiovi v Narodnim divadle v Praze nastavuji zrcadlo zrodu fakismu — zaroved se znovu s nemalou nalehavosti vynokuji otazky o problematice jeho poetiky, jeho epickeho a politickeho divadla.

Sympaticka je i skuteenost, ie eeska klasika plati to hlavne o dfle V. K. Kliepery, 1. K. Tyla, A. Iiraska se v kade pkipadd stay& tivou soueasti divadelnlho repertoaru.

Podnecuje svou etickou hodnotou a nemalymi divadelnimi kvalitami i moderni inscenatory k novym a netradienim vykladem.

Ze svetove klasicke tvorby stale postradame anticke drama a v podstate i komedii — ten° v nich (a to pouze ojedinele) nalezame zatim pottebnou rezonanci se soutasnym divakem i divadlem. To u2 mnohem vyrazneji si dovedou nati inscenatoti porozumet s modernimi variacemi. — Pkikladem je i vyteend inscenace Medey v Divadle 1.

K. Tyla v Plzni, v nit francouzsky dramatik Z baletu La'Sske Lance LetAe landeka an scene Smetanova clivactia a Praze

jean Anouiih tak mnohovrstevnate predestird divakovi osudy lid[ v mezni situaci, v nig zbyva pouze iivot a smrt. Ale zato zustay& k prospechu teskeho divadla silnym inspirativnlm zdrojem dflo A. P. Cechova.

Tento tak citlivy a lidsky pravdivy" dramatik patki vedle W. Shakespeara k pilikam nagich divadel a vytvaff velice plodnou inscenatni tradici, kterou obohacuji i nage soutasne inscenace. Pffkladem za mnoha mohou byt napk. inscenace Ivanova y e Stittaim divadle v Brea, ktera velice moderne interpretuje slotity obraz jednoho „zhyteenatio' livota a znovu dotvrzuje hloubku myklenkoveho sveta tohoto autora. Vedle Vikiioveho sadu (ktery je eastym hostem na nagich jeviktich) v Divadle P. Bezruee v Ostrava, vedle Tai rester y e Ilyghodoeeskern divadle v Pardubicich, objevuji se na scene v tato sezone i drobne dramaticke ritvary, jakesi miniaturni pohledy na lidske povahy. Jejich 2ivotnost a divadelni vost i moinosti znovu dosvadeuje napk. inscenace Divadla J. Priichy na Kladne, ktere napadite s hereckou dovadivosti nastudovalo „Medveda", „Vyroef" a „Labuti piseii."

Druhy Miff svetove dramatiky na nagich scenach vytvaki W. Shakespeare, z nehoi jsme mimo jive mohli spat •it prvni verzi Hamleta (Mara* ma charakter jakesi zajezdove podoby ureene pro malou skupinu komediantii) — nastudovalo ho Divadlo na zabradlf, aby znovu podtrhlo divadelni pkitailivost a zfiroven i my glenkove rozlohy tohoto dramatika, jabo' dilo je u nas tak deverne zname a i vynalezave interpretovano.

Dominantnim prvkem mnoha inscenatinch vyklade je hlavne tendence pronikat individualnimi podobami dramatickych postay, nedavat se potlabit historiekymi realiemi, pompeznosti, naddimenzovanou vf-

pravou ei hereckym patosem. Hledaji se noye zaruky lidske psychy tak, jak nfim ta pfisobillm, divadelne drfiidivtm a hereckj zajimavym zpiisobem ukfizala inscenact Cinoherniho studia v Usti nad Labem vs svem Crommellyckovi, z nehot uvedli bra „lififien jako led", v Nit motivicke polyfonit zthiraznili zejmena deformaci eloveks mod, lidskou jeKitnost a tupost. Podobnto projevem — totii odhalovanim lidsk9ch po• vahopisa se neslo i nastudovfint v Divadlo F. X. Saldy, ktere si vyzkoufielo aloelecke motnosti na Bondove lite „Mote" Znovu se to doklfidA ono Sofoklovo poznfi 2e elovek je merou vfiech veal — proto take dramaturgie v tomto obdobi hledfi pod nety tam, kde dramatici veil uptimne lid ske•srdce, kde si kladou otazky po smysie Manta, an' by dfivali lacin g barvotiskovi odpovedi. Proto se take objevuji na scent „Bradt Karamazove", Tolsteho „dive mrtvo la", Syngiiv „Hrdina zfipadu". Proto si nafit divadlo naMo hezkf, inspirativni plistuf k dilu soutasneho sovetskeho dramatika A Gorina, jeho' hry „Pravda Barona PrfiAlla" „Thyl Ullenspiegel" path do soueasneho na Aeho repertofiru jako myillenkovS, I divadel ni podnet, jemid divadla venuji sympatic kou pozornost.

Soueasnfi domfici dramatika jakoby za tim hledala po minuljlch zdatilejlIch poku sech svou vjlrazovou tee, sve okruhy pro blemn. Va gina z nich: M. Stieber, R. Loe tak, J. Jilek, 0. Danek, promluvila v mina lych letech prave k otAzkam jak Mt, jal bjrt elovekem hodnVm toho jmena. To, m bylo poznavacim znamenim cafe nail' dosa vadni dramatiky, kterfi byla vedy lupin() vana humfinnim vztahem k lidsicemu poko lent a konani. dr. MIROSLAV Kft0VAK Soto PAVEL HORIVK

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Wednesday, May 16, 1979

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

STATE FIELD MANAGERS' CLASS SCHEDULE District 1 Wednesday, May 16 -- Lodge 188, Centerville, 7:30 p.m.

District 6 Monday, June 4 — Lodge 50, El Campo, 7:30 p m.

Tuesday.. June 5 — Lodge 32, Victoria, '7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 6 — Lodge 4, Hallettsville (First Natl. Bank) 7:30 p.m.

Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood 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 Friday, June 1 — Regular lodge meeting, 8 p.m.

•— SPJST — Lodge No. 9, Snook Wednesday, May 16 — Parents' Banquet, 7 . 30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 30 -- Lodge and Youth Club meetings, 8 p.m.

SPJST —

Lodge No. 13, Dime

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Wednesday, May 16—Rodeo Dance music by The Good Vibrations Saturday, May 19 — Debonaires Saturday. May 26 -- Jess Demaine Sunday, May 27 — The Moods — SPJST -Lodge No. 15, Buckholts Wednesday, May 9 — Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.

Family game night every Tuesday at 7:30 p. m.

SPJST — Lodge No. 17, New Tabor Sunday, May 20 — Annual Barbecue for Lodge 17 — SPJST —

Lodge No. 18, Elgin Saturday, May 19 — Gilbert Kautz Sunday, May 20 — May Fete Music by the Debonaires Saturday, May 26 —Heart of resas Road Gang Sunday, May 27 — Battle Dance; Jodie Jay vs. Joe Patek Saturday, June 2 — Bert Rivera and The Nightriders Saturday, June 9 — Tommie Vanek Orch.

Saturday, June 16 — Debonalres Tuesday, June 19 — Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.

Saturday, June 23 — LIM Fishermen Saturday, June 30 - Closed SPJST —

Lodge No. 24, Cyclone (Flag Hall) Saturday, May 19 — Ermis-Stermer wedding dance; Jerry Heisler Saturday, May 26 — Debonaires Saturday, June 2 — Casuals Sunday, June 3 — Green-Geistman-Kessler Reunion Saturday, June 9 — Neely-Helpech wedding dance — The Moods Wednesday, June 13 — Regular meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 16 — Trogan-Herring wedding dance; music by the Casuals Saturday, June 23 — ZavodnyVeselka wedding dance; music by the Debonaires Saturday, June 30 — Roy Robins and the Availables (Dress Regulations: Dresses and pantsuits for women — men: no blue leans.)

SPJST —

Lodge No. 25, Ennis Saturday, May 26 — American Sunrise (Dress code enforced) Lodge meetings held every second Wednesday of each month.

Saturday, June 2 — Flashbacks Saturday, June 23 — Harold Strand Orch.

Saturday, June 30—Joe Paul Nichols and The Five Pennies — SPJST — Lodge No. 35, Elk Saturday, May 19 — Highnoon Saturday, May 26 -- Country Medallion Saturday, June 2 — Jerry and The Melody Five Saturday, June 9 — Country Combinations Saturday, June 16 — The Starlites Saturday, June 23 — The Casuals Saturday, June 30 — Country Medallion

Lodge No. 38, Kovar Sunday, May 20 — Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

— SPJST Lodge No. 39, Bryan Saturday, May 19 — Little River Ramblers — SPJST Lodge No. 47, Seaton Saturday, May 19 — Special dance; music by Kountry Rhinditons Tuesday, May 22 — Choral practice 8 p.m.

Saturday, May 26—Tomasek-Raulie wedding dance; music by Edwin Gaas and The Top Five Saturday, June 2 — Harold Strand Orchestra Saturday, June 9 -- Little Fishermen Orchestra Saturday, June 16 — Vrazel Polka Band Saturday, June 23 -- Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five Saturday, June 30 — Cloverleaf Orchestra Saturday, July 21 — Picnic promotional event at Temple Mall; JC Penney Court area, 1 to 2 p.m.

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

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Men —

Lodge No. 54, West Sunday, May 20 — RVOS No. 78 annual dinner and meeting Sunday, May 27 — Kocian reunion Saturday, June 2 — Rejcek Reunion Sunday, June 3 — Lodge 54 meeting and social, 3 p m.

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SPJST --

Lodge No. 66, Waco (Linden Hall) Saturday, May 19 — The Moods Saturday, May 26 — Jimmy Nemec Saturday, June 2 --Blue Vest Boys Saturday, June 9 — Weding dance; Jody Mikula Orch.

Saturday, June 16 — The Gentrys Saturday, June 23 — Jody Mikula Saturday, June 30—Wedding dance SVERY SUNDAY — GAME NIGHT. T p.m.

— SPJST —

Lodge No. 72, Cameron Friday, May 18 -- Annual social (covered dish meal) for lodge and youth club members, 7 p.m.

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(All of our regular Saturday night dances are from 9 p,m, to 1 a m, The lodge phone number is 8.4 4-8200.

— SPJST — Lodge No. 79, Corpus Christi Thtirsday, May 17 — SPJST Lodge meeting Sunday, May 20 — SPJST Festival and Barbecued Sausage Saturday, June 2 — Majek Orch.

— SPJST — Lodge No. 80, Holland Saturday, May 26 — Moods Sunday, May 27 — Annual Lodge 80 picnic; music by: Vrazels, and Fritz Hodde SPJST Lodge No. 84, Dallas Saturday, May 19 — Czech Harvesters Saturday, June 2 — Jodie Mikula SPJST — Lodge No. 88, Houston Friday, May 18 — The Telstars Saturday, May 19 — Joe Patek Saturday, May 26 — Knights of Dixie Social every Thursday night at 6 p.m.

Supper served from 5 to 8 p.m Breakfast is served at our Friday and. Saturday night dances and at all special dances SPJST Lodge No. 92,, Fort Worth May 19-20 — Clean-up days at National Hall Sunday, May 20 — Monthly meet: ing 2 p.m.

Simday, June 17 — Hall reopening, details later SPJST — Lodge No. 130 Dallas A Sokol Zizka Saturday, May 19 —. Harold Strand Saturday, June 2 — Czech Harvest: ers Saturday, June 16 — Bill Kucera's Czech Mates Saturday, June 30 -- Hawaiian Dance; Harold Strand Orch.

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

— SPJST — Lodge No. 133, San Antonio Sunday, May 20 — Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. at 1505 So. Gevers St. SPJST

Lodge No. 142, Houston Friday, June 1 — Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.

SPJST — Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth Saturday, May 19 — CAV dance; Sammy Vaughn Sunday, May 20 — Lodge meeting Saturday, June 2 — Jerry Max Lane (C/W) GAME NIGHT each Friday, 710 FA. — SPJST — Lodge No. 168, Jourdanton Sunday, June 3 — Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. at the home of Evan Barta in Pleasanton — SPJST-Lodge No. 172, Pasadena Saturday, May 19 — George Machart Beg. lodge meeting. 2nd Wednesday of each month . Dances 9 p.m, to 1 a,m Socials every Thursday. 8 p.m.. and Saturday at 2 p,m, Lodge location: 911 IC, Shaw , Phone 472-9356, — SPJST —

Lodge No. 173, Galveston Sunday, May 20 — Lodge meeting, 3:30 at 407 Ling Bayou Vista, La Marque SPJST — Lodge No. 177, Academy Friday, May 18 — Academy Junior-Senior banquet Saturday, May 19 — Bill Waits' Goodtimers vs. Country Road Saturday, May 26 — The Journeymen vs. Jerry Haisler and The Melody Five Saturday, June 2 — Johnny Lyon and The Nu-Notes Friday, June 8 — Private Saturday, June 9 — Jerry Dee and the Western Flames Friday, June 15 — The Debonaires Saturday, June 16 — Blacky and The Country Gentlemen vs.

The Journeymen Saturday, June 23 — The Gentres Saturday, June 30 — Bill Walts Goodtimers vs. American Sunrise Second Wednesday each month — youth club meeting, 6:30 p.m.; adult meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Game Night every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m , Kitchen is open, (Dress Policy: No hats, no raggy or dirty clothes, no shorts, halter tops, midriffs of shirt tails out) SPJST'sLodge No. 178, Longview-Kilgore Saturday, May 19 — Blacky and The Country Gentlemen Sunday, May 20 — Monthly meet-

ing, 2 p.m.

Saturday, May 26 — Southern Comfort Saturday, June 2 — Southern Comr fort Saturday, June 9 = The Obsessions Saturday, June 16 — Southern Comfort Saturday, June 23 — Southern Comfort Sunday, June 24 — Dist. III YAD Saturday, June 30 — Southern Comfort Family Game Nights every Friday and Sunday, 7 p,m, — SPJST -Lodge No. 179, Warrenton Thursday, May 17 — Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.

— SPJST — Lodge No. 180, Burleson Friday, May 13 — Special dance; music my The Rhythmaires Saturday, May 19 — Lee Roy Matocha Sunday, May 20 — Official Chartering of Lodge 183, mid-cities, at Lodge 180, beginning at 12:30 P.m.

Saturday, May 26 — Rollin' With The Flow Saturday, June 2 — The Starlites Saturday, June 9 — Blacky and The Country Gentlemen Saturday, June 16--The Sunshiners Saturday, June 23 — Rollin' With The Flow Saturday, June 30 — Jodie Jay and The Silvertones 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. 187, Round Rock The date for the grand opening and dedication of the new hall will be announced later.

SPJST — Lodge No. 188, Centerville Saturday, May 19 — Heart of Texas Road Gang Saturday, May 26—Charles Ellison Monthly meetings every 3rd Sunday at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 16, 1979

DANCE SPJST LODGE 88

CHANDELIER BALLROOM WEST 15th a BEALL STREETS — HOUSTON, TEX.

Reservations: 869.5767

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DANCE LODGE POKROK DALLAS NO. $4 2625 Floyd St.

Dallas, Texas

Saturday, May 19th MUSIC BY

Czech Harvesters Friday, May 18th The Telstars COUNTRY/WESTERN

Saturday, May 19th Joe Patek POLKA TIME SATURDAY, MAY 26 — KNIGHTS OF DIXIE

DANCE AT

SOKOL ATHLETIC CENTER 7448 GREENVILLE AVE. DALLAS, TX.

(Polkas, Waltzes. Country-Western & Modern) DANCE TIME: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

— THE ENTIRE FAMILY IS WELCOME — Adm. $3.00 Per Person (17 years and over). $1.50 Per Person (13 to 16 years old) (PARKING AREAS GUARDED BY SECURITY GUARD UNTIL 1:30 A.M.) BEER AND SET-UPS AVAILABLE, SO YOU CAN B. Y. 0. B.

Offerirtg Pr finest Iantr-afuntb yrafmobartat servias pnbastantring anti pipit TU NEJLEPSI A DUSTOJNOU POHREBNI SLUZBU POSKYTUJE NEJNOVESI A

Saturday, May 19th PLAYING FOR YOUR PLEASURE

The Harold Strand Orchestra FROM WACO

NEJMODERNEJ81 POHIIEBNI CJSTAV V NIES TEMPLE

Pill jfitnerat Clain TEMPLE S NEWEST AND FINEST

9 P.M. TO 1 A.M. ADMISSION: $3.50 Per Person

3220 South 31st. Street TEMPLE

Reservations: 361-4824 or 235-4384

817; 773-3999 (Day or Night)

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RE-OPENING DANCE

IN A COMPLETELY REMODELED HALL AT

NATIONAL HALL

ANNUAL

PICNIC SPJST HALL HOLLAND, TEXAS

3316 ROBERTS CUT-OFF FORT WORTH

SUNDAY, MAY 27th

Saturday, May 26th

FUN & GAMES FOR ALL AGES—Starting at 2 p.m.

MUSIC BY

PIT-COOKED BARBECUED BEEF, SAUSAGE and CHICKEN — Available to go at 11 a.m.

Bill Kucera,'s Czech Mates OF DALLAS DANCING FROM 9 pan. to 1 a.va.

RESERVATIONS: 624-0251

BARBECUE SANDWICHES Served during the day (Consists of Barbecued Beef and Sausage with all the trimmings) SUPPER will be served, starting at 4 p.m.

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DANCE — 2 to 10 p.m. — Featuring

FRITZ HODDE AND THE FABULOUS SIX

COMING — GRAND RE-OPENING CELEBRATION, SUNDAY, JUNE 17, 1979

AND THE VRAZEL POLKA BAND EVERYONE IS CORDIALLY INVITED!

ATTENTION!

Lea and Ray McCauley wish to announce new partners, AL AND PAT PICHA at

Lea's Salad Bar Restaurant

220 North Main, West, Texas NOON SPECIALS DAILY Specializing in steaks, sea foods, real pit Barbecue, sausage, sauerkraut, smoked turkey and custom barbecuing.

Favorite beers, set-ups, and wine.

Homemade pies, fresh baked bread and fancy filled donuts.

OPEN 6 DAYS, CLOSED TUESDAY. Phone 826-5231 Lea McCauley and Pat Picha, owners [1wc-12]

MOTAL:p •KITCHEN APPLIANCES •AIR CONDITIOWK •HEATING SALES • SERVICE INSTALLATION -"OVER 26 YEARS IN SERVICE"

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SPOLEHLIVA POHROBNICKA SLU2BA Jsme pohotovi Vara poslouiiti bez rozdflu jak daleko bydlite bez jakehokoliv zvlagtniho poplatku.

S Minn mfutete mluviti desky. My nabizime Pohtebni poMani pro kadeho Mena rodiny. damska ;101110031c* Elsie Prazak-Ettinger Tel: Bellville No. 865-3121 Sealy No. 885-3535

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• 111111110EMKIOUGDMES, Houston, Texas FOR ALL YOUR Furniture & Appliances and Everything Else for Your Home Be Sure to See HILSHER'S and Get "The Best For Less" Cash or Easy Terms Your Satisfaction Guaranteed Free Delivery Service VASE t ESHE OBCHODY

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2020 Washington Avenue. hietiston. num 77007 009.43f 730 E. 20th. at-N• Main. ,Houston. Texas 73008 '8894441 ammsminemseeehmk

Texas' Finest Shady Dragway TEMPLE - ACADEMY DRAGWAY Sunday, May 20th THE FIRST SOUTHWEST EXTRA 5000 SUPER-CHARGED ALL-AMERICAN 16 FUNNY-CAR SERIES.

Gates Open at 8 a.m.

Competition About 1 p.

ADMISSION TO THIS SPECIAL EVENT $7 PER PERSON ALL SPJST YOUTH MEMBERS ONLY $2 AND ADULT MEMBERS ACCOMPANYING THEM AT HALF PRICE. 9 miles south of Temple on Taylor Highway #95 [P]

Fraternally, JERRY TOMASTIK

There's Nothing Like a Child To Stimulate Your Awareness Of Time!

Time is a relative element. Sometimes it "drags," sometimes it "flies." Of all the indicators of time, a child best tells how quickly time passes.

Today a baby — tomorrow, a young adult ready to face life. You can't stop the process. But you can prepare for the future.

No one knows what the future holds, but whatever it may be, it's nice to be prepared.

Let SPJST Fraternal Life Insurance help you prepare for their future — a college education a career, or anything that might arise.

THE SPJST FRATERNAL LIFE INSURANCE SOCIETY PROVIDES THESE ADVANTAGES: EDUCATION, LIFE, MORTGAGE CANCELLATION, FAMILY PLAN, ETC., PLUS YOUTH PROGRAMS, CAMP, FRATERNAL FELLOWSHIP AND LOCAL LODGE ACTIVITIES STATEWIDE IN TEXAS. WHY NOT CHECK INTO THE VARIOUS PLANS OF FRATERNAL LIFE INSURANCE THE SPJST OFFERS YOU AND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY? YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO DISCUSS THESE MATTERS WITH ONE OF OUR SPJST SALES REPRESENTATIVES, NOW — BE PREPARED -- THEY ARE AT YOUR SERVICE.

SPJST SLAVONIC BENEVOLENT ORDER OF TLIE STATE OF TEXAS P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas

Phone: 817-773-1575 Fraternal Life Insurance Since 1897