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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 SEPTEMBER 19, 1979 VOLUME 67 NUMBER 38 USPS — 658480

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK We have quite a number of people, especially our members, visit our office every week and, sometimes regret that we cannot spend as much time with them as we would like to because of the urgency of our work and the necessity to take care of correspondence and various other duties connected with editing and publishing our weekly Vestnik on time for you to receive it, however, our visitors are always understanding and gracious in their attitude.

We are especially grateful that so many of you stopped by whenever you could and the interest shown by all in the various aspects of life here in West and the surrounding area and for so many of our members and friends who took time to say a few words of welcome at Westfest. In that instance again we were both rather occupied, including Brother David Kolar, with the two-day program.

We sincerely hope that the effort put into planning it and putting it on proved beneficial and had the desired results; mainly to show the cultural, heritage and good citizenship facts of the Czech, Moravian and Slavic peoples in general and give the public a better understanding of that segment of our Texas population which still practices the third most spoken language of our state and carries on the valuable, patriotic and honorable traditions of their forefathers. We are proud of it, admire it and have no apology for it. This editor feels that we live up to the slogan we use on occasion on our radio programs: We invite you to visit our friendly City of West. It is hoped that Westfest bears out that thought.

This writer, heing in the editorial facet

FRATERNALISM...

You get out of life what you put into it. One need not do "big deeds" to be successful in life. Oftentimes a small kindness, a word of cheer and encouragement, the sharing of a crust. a pleasant smile or a warm handclasp, might bring greater happiness than the gift of money or of a jewel. Giving of one's self brings a satisfaction to the heart of both the giver and receiver. and the radio media, would like to thank all the radio and TV stations for their coverage prior and during the progress of the two-day festival, especially for their favorable comments and their broadminded coverage. TV stations KWTXTV and KCEN-TV were very cooperative and so were the various radio stations in the area.

A sincere thanks to Sheila Taylor and Larry Reese of the Dallas Morning News, to Terry Goodrich and Doug Williamson of the Waco Tribune Herald and to Mr. George Carmack and Mrs. Bonnie Carmack of the San Antonio ExpressNews for their sensible and well-written comments; there probably were others we have not received copies of them if there were any.

The article by Mr. and Mrs. George Carmack seems to reveal that they certainly covered a large amount of West during their stay here. The first paragraph of his article shows that he did some homework on his own about the Czechs in Texas and West.

We hope we have room to print part or all of his descriptive article. It was a

pleasure to meet all of these media people and we thank you for the recognition you gave the people of Czech descent and our SPJST Fraternal Insurance Benefit Society of Texas.

The first paragraph of his article follows: When the Czechs came to Texas they brought their faith, their food and their fun with them.

No people have become. more Texan than the Czechs. But that faith, food and fun with the flavor of their ancestral homeland still live and put a special stamp on a big slice of Texas.

The Czechs started coming to Texas early.

A Czech — only two months in Texas — played "Won't You Come to the Bower?" on his flute as the Texans marched into battle at San Jacinto.

A survey a few years ago showed 252 Texas " communities were predominantly of Czech background.

But one small town of about 2,500 mople calls itself the "Czech Capital of Texas."

The town has an unlikely name for a Czech capital West.

It is named for T.M. West'who moved there in '1856 and ran a store and a hotel.

West West is, 17 miles north of Waco on Interstate Highway 35.

There can be no debate about West being the Czech capital two days each year. That's when West stages its "Westfest" and thousands of Czechs — and Czechs for-the-day — come to West.

Bonnie and I went tl the Westfest last, weekend.

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

OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SLAVONIC BENEVOLENT ORDER OF Tile STATE OF TEXAS EDITOR — R. J. SEFCIK P.O. BOX U. wear. TEXAS 76891 RES. 1204 N. DAVIS STREET Res.: (1117) 626-5989 — Office: 826-3312 PUBLISHERS: CECHOSLOVAK PUB. CO ., WEST. TX Subscription:

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

Res. 778-3720 JERRY MIKULAS, JR., Financial Secretary — Res: 773-2950 R. B. LESIKAR, Legal Adviser P. 0. Box 248 Temple, Texas 76501 Telephone (AC 817) 773-2171 LIIIRARY, ARCHIVES, MUSEUM Otto Hanus, Curator Rex: 773- 5294 — Office: 773-1575 DIRECTORS: JOHN A. KUBENA, Dist. I Res.: AC 713 968-3937 P.O. Box 308, La Grange 78945 HENRY VITEK, Dist. H AC 512; 859-2549 P.O. Box 67, Granger 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 atirrr S. VANES, Dist. VI AC 512; 578-2687 1109 Northgate, Victoria, Tx 77901 BOB BAYER, Dist. VII AC 512; 393-6960 or 736-4666 Route 2, Box 154A Floresville 78114

pueue&nom COMMIT TEE DISTRICT III Edward Mazenec, Chmts.

Route 9, Box 387 Waco 76705 DISTRICT IV — An geline Kristinek, V-Chmn Route 7, Box 834 — Lubbock 79401 DISTRICT I — Melvin H. Skrabanek, Bee. PO Box 270 — Caldwell 77836 DISTRICT II — Ruby L. Bolton 1017 South 23rd, Temple 76501 DISTRICT V — Tommy H. Lostak PO Box 194 — Danbury 77534 DISTRICT VI — Sophie Dybala Star Rt., Box 10A — Gonad°, Tx 77962 DISTRICT VII — Emil E. Matula 303 Gayle — San Antonio, Tx 78223 BY-LAW COMMITTEE JERRY MILAN — Chairman 6208 Lakeside Dr. — Fort Worth 76135 MRS. THELMA HRSCIR, Secretary 10610 Stonewall Blvd.—Cor pus Christi 78410 STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR MRS. DOROTHY MASSEY, PO Box 100.

Temple, Tx '76501 — Res. Phone 773-3101 STATE FIELD MANAGERS SILAS H. SMITH — PO Box 100.

Temple, Tx 76501 — Phone AC 817; 773-1575 Home Phone 817; 756-3427 GENE McBRIDE — PO Box 100, Temple. Tx 76501 — Phone AC 817; 773-1575 Home Phone AC 817; 859-5855 DISTRICT SALES REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT I Bennie F. Trcalek — Route 3 Caldwell. Tx 77836 — Ph: AC 713: 272-8146 DISTRICT 11 Lad. J. Zatopek — 2605 W. Avenue Z Temple, Tx 76501 — Ph: AC 817: 778-3067 DISTRICT III DISTRICT IV ( Vacant) DISTRICT V Mrs. Evelyn Mikeska, 10126 Moorberry Lane Houston, Tx 77080 — Ph: 713; 468-3126 DISTRICT VI Edwin Smaistrla, 305 Birchwood Dr..

Victoria, Tx 77901 — Ph: AC 512; 573-7679 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Tillie Valehar — Route 1, Box 83 Jourdanton, Tx 78026 — Ph: AC 512: 784-3302 DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT I Melinda Wilson — P.O. Box 2.

Centerville, TX 75833 Phone: 214 536-2851 DISTRICT II Frank Elinkovsky — 1503 E. Central Temole, Ts 76501 — Ph: AC 817; 77341101 DISTRICT III C4 Samos — 11012 Genetta Drive Dallas, Tx 75236 — Ph: AC 214: 270-3171 DISTRICT IV Mrs. Ed. Raisin — Route 1.

Seymour. Tx 76380 — ph: AC 617: 065-3306 DISTRICT V Richard S. Wahlbert — 10506 Mayfteld Rd..

Souatou. Tx 77043 — Ph: AC 713: 4416.24117 DISTRICT VI Mrs. Elsie Brdecka — Route 1, Box 10-E Needville, Tx 77461 — Ph AC 713; 793-4322 DISTRICT VIE Mrs. Maxine Pavliska — Route 2, Box 151 Floreaville. Tx 711114 —. AC 5121 193-2030 ----- unsolicited materials for public:1GO cannot be returned unless sufficient postage is attached. This includes pictures. The expense of publishing enga gement and weddin g pictures must be born by the sender.

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Reunions TRLICA-KOPECKY REUNION The 25th annual family reunion will be held at the American Legion Post No. 230 at Hallettsville, Texas Sunday, October 14th, 1979. Relatives and friends are asked to bring a covered dish; cold drinks will be available. You all come! Registration begins at 10 a.m.

John M. Kubin Rt. 2, Box 360 Alvin, TX 77511 713-331-0808 SULA-ZAVODNY REUNION The annual Sula-Zavodny reunion will be held Sunday, September 30, 1979, at the Granger VFW Hall, located at Circleville, Granger, Texas. Relatives and friends are asked to bring a basket lunch. Plates, silverware, cups, napkins and tea will be furnished. Registration starts at 10 a.m. Dues will be $3.00 per family or $1.50 for single person.

Mrs. Edward Bigon 1760 No. Drive Taylor, Texas 7'6574 *** PAVLASEK-STOJANIK-KUBALASKRHAK REUNION Just a reminder of the reunion which will be held Sunday, September 30, 1979, at the American Legion Hall, Bartlett, Texas. Registration will start at 11:00 a.m., with a noon meal following. Dues will be $3 per family.

Please bring food and dessert for your family. Plates, cups, etc., and a beverage with your meal will be provided.

Barbara Barcuch 910 Bowie Court Temple, TX. 76501 *** MATCEK REUNION An invitation is extended to all Matceks, their relatives and close friends, to attend the Matcek reunion to be held Sunday, October 28, 1979 at the Snook SPJST Hall in Burleson County.

Each family unit should bring prepared food. which will be shared on a commond table. The soft drinks concession also will be open. Please pass the word and bring your family photos and trees! For more information contact W.C. Elsik. 12410 Stafford Springs Dr.. Houston. Texas 77077.

Wednesday, September 19, 1979 FROM THE OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT Dear Members: While State Field Manager Gene McBride conducted the sales classes in District III during the night of August 23rd at Lodge No. 25 in Ennis, the pictures taken during the session did not turn out, therefore at this time, I wish to take the opportunity to include the names of the sales representatives who attended this informative class. Those attending were Martin Zapletal (25), Van Fowler (25), Frances McBride (25), Jerry Chudej (135), Johnie Hrabina (25), District III Director Sid Pokladnik (84), Mary A. Laznovsky (135), Emma Trojacek (25), and Johnnie Krajca (25).

NEW SALES REPRESENTATIVE

3 FROM THE SUPREME LODGE VICE-PRESIDENT'S OFFICE September 7, 1979 Dear SPJST Sales Representatives, During the past month a number of inquiries were received regarding the "Insurance Written" and "Amount Issued" columns of this report. In the past all figures reported by this department were "Insurance Written" figures, which is the insurance written for the applicant by the sales representative. For many reasons (such as rejected for health, cancelled or refused) all business that is written does not necessarily get placed on our books. For this reason we have added "Amount Issued", as this is the actual figure that shows our growth. For the reasons mentioned above, however, only in some instances will the written and issued figures be the same. It is important for us to have both figures because the "written" figure illustrates how hard our sales representatives are working and the "issued" shows our actual growth through insurance sales. It is felt that the entire membership of the SPJST should be aware of the efforts of the people who represent our Society in procuring new members.

August 79 showed an increase of sales of $22,500 over August 78. We are proud of this increase because it comes at a time when selling life insurance is difficult due to inflation. This year we are approximately one hundred thousand dollars behind last year's written business. Thank you all for your efforts to keep our Society on the move.

Top Sales Representatives of the Month of August are: District District District District

#1 #2 #3 #4

District #5 District #6 District #7

Jacquelyn Wakefield Chester Shmoldas Johnnie Krajca Stanley Broz

Helen Hegwooc James Bacak Roy Haag

Insurance Written in 1979 by Districts: August Mems.

42

August Ins. 203,000

TWO

67

241,500

THREE

40

FOUR

Total Ins. 1,270,500

Total Amt. Ins. Issued 1,055,000

519

3,275,000

2,949,000

155,000

415

2,315,500

1,985,500

9

134,000

42

725,000

579,000

FIVE

56

444,000

509

3,075,000

2,484,500

SIX.

20

145,500

98

795,500

760,500

SEVEN

34

188,000

174

1,165,500

881,500

268 $1,511,000

2,019

$12,622,000

$10,695,000

Dist..

ONE

Carol Garrett Carolyn T. Garrett has recently been appointed as a Sales Representative for Lodge 187 in Round Rock. Mrs. Garrett has been a member of the SPJST for 2 years. Carolyn has been trained in helping you or your family with your insurance needs. If you live in the Round Rock area, give her a call at 512-352-2903 and she will be happy to be of assistance to you.

Fraternally.

Bernard M. Gebala Vice President

REPORTS DISTRICT II SALES REPRESENTATIVE'S REPORT First I want to congratulate all sales representatives in District II for meeting our quota for the year 1979. My sincere thanks and appreciation go out to all of you.

Total Mems.

262

Fraternally,

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Bernard M. Gebala Vice President INSURANCE WRITTEN January 1, 1979 to August 31, 1979 SALES REP. Vada Allen Norma Andel Patsy Baca James Bacak Dan Balusek Alice Banning Dennis Barabas John Barabas Hubert Barcuch Frances Bartek Wallace Bartek Pauline Bayer James C. Beard

LODGE 188 24 88 40 47 47 180 80 48 87 87 107 188

MEMS. 35 12 7 9

1

4 17

1 1

2 3 10 11

INSURANCE WRITTEN 92,000 125,000 122000 208,000 1,000 9,000 40,500 1,000 2,000 4,000 18,000 96,000 23,0..Q

AMOUNT ISSUED 92,000 70,000 7,000 208,000 1,000 9,000 40,500 1,000 2,000 4,000 18,000 90,000 12,000

ANNUL. PREM. 1,244.49 926.68 107.58 941.79 15.86 62.72 923.23 76.90 80.40 160.08 154.86 508.53 367.19

4 Frieda Bednar Katherine Bedrich Ricky Benner Wm. Berkovsky Bob A. Betik Ruby Bolton A. L. Boudny John Boylan, Jr. Franklin Bravenec John Bravenec Victor Brenek Stanley Broz Helen Bryson Carolyn Bucek E. E. Cameron Frankie Campbell Norma Cavanaugh Carol Chervenka Jerry Chudej Patricia Daughtrey Cecil H. Dickson Frank Dolezal Method Dornak Louis Driska Willie Dusek Doris Eckerman Jerry Elzner Darlene Engelke Jerome J. Ermis Mollie Ewell James Faust Helen Filipp Lillian Finn Bessie Franek Edward Gaida Johnnie Gaidusek Gaye Galetka Albina Gauthier Emil W. Gaydosik E. J. Geistman Willie Gloyna Inez Greenlees Mydell Grochoske Roy Haag Eugene Hablinski Paul Hagar Jesse Hajek Leroy Hampton Pearl Hanka Emil Hanus Louis Hanus Otto Hanus James Harris Ernest Haskovec Eugene Havran Curtis Hawk Helen Hegwood Anna Hejl Emil Hejl John B. Hejl Mary Hejny 2dith Heldenfels Tillie Helmcamp Willie Helona Lydia Hendrick Birdie Hilsher John Hilsher Bernard Hlavaty, Sr. Jerome Hlavaty Dorothy Hoelscher Jos. Holasek Mildred Holeman E. E. Holub Emil Holub Lillian Holubec Chas Holy Erwin Holy Albin F. Horak, Jr. Mildred Horak Gordan Hrabal Johnnie Hrabina Roy Hranicky J. J. Hribek Thelma Hrncir Hrynyk E. R. Jakubik

VESTN1K 169 72 80 63 183 47 29 130 88 39 160 160 175 151 170 133 20 24 135 176 94 88 148 177 177 179 79 66 88 169 39 139 88 175 20 66 4 148 42 24 17 183 180 185 178 84 73 180 88 66 88 66 178 25 183 177 88 48 47 155 5 161 88 6 88 88 88 183 153 49 36 88 35 95 160 4 4 13 13 185 25 137 38 117 182' 9

4 4 1 1 7 3 1 1 12 1 8 14 3 6 5 3 9 2 1 1 4 9 1 25 33 6 4 3 16 8 1 14 1 6 2 12 4 1 2 4 3 6 5 13 4 1 1 18 10 7 10 2 8 4 2 10 62 25 3 1 1 3 11 2 4 17 6 29 13 1 2 8 10 1 1 -1 3 1 12 2 3 74 1 4 5 10

7,000 22,000 1,000 10,000 6,000 15,000 1,000 10,000 17,000 1,000 59,000 527,000 20,000 10,000 19,000 3,000 27,000 11,000 5,000 50,000 56,000 48,000 1,000 45,000 139,000 11,000 7,000 62,000 18,000 42,500 5,000 205,500 1,000 29,500 2,000 74,000 4,000 2,000 30,000 66,000 103,000 10,000 9,000 101,500 8,000 5,000 50,000 28,000 20,000 68,000 73,000 2,000 93,000 25,000 10,000 18,000 364,000 52,000 30,000 24,000 1,000 30,000 31,000 3,000 4,000 109,000 8,000 47,500 220,000 10,000 4,500 233,000 111,000 2,000 1,000 1,000 4,000 1,000 37,000 31,000 110,000 568,000 1,000 23,000 10,000 14.000

3,000 22,000 1,000 10,000 5,500 15,000 1,000 10,000 16,000 1,000 25,000 417,000 20,000 10,000 14,000 3,000 27,000 11,000 5,000 50,000 56,000 23,000 1,000 39,000 114,000 11,000 7,000 62,000 18,000 42,500 5,000 184,500 1,000 29,500 2,000 74,000 4,000 -30,000 66,000 103,000 10,000 6,000 51,500 8,000 5,000 50,000 27,000 18,000 68,000 73,000 2,000 93,000 15,000 10,000 10,000 261,000 51,000 30,000 24,000 1,000 30,000 30,000 3,000' __ 79,000 8,000 39,000 193,000 10,000 4,500 223,000 110,000 2,000 1,000 1,000 2,000 1,000 37,000 1,000 110,000 447,000 -23,000 5,000 14.000

40.30 422.91 24.87 211.00 160.11 230.40 19.45 40.00 315.36 15.86 327.80 3,525.30 218.30 185.08 229.61 27.45 669.90 117.98 •09.80 235.00 294.81 401.95 25.72 1,126.78 2,830.36 298.92 53.45 201.78 521.17 521.32 207.70 1,724.87 43.82 691.41 66.73 878.45 71.29 -386.00 292.20 1,387.52 107.84 113.14 715.83 148.58 205.60 130.00 595.60 290.64 1,315.67 1,346.64 39.95 724.70 299.25 1,055.60 115.80 4,013.74 902.36 477.60 63.36 4.00 474.30 903.44 50.90 _..

1,845.03 104.20 762.96 919.03 116.40 108.57 2,737.07 979.21 8.00 26.97 57.83 36.72 4.00 856.50 64.76 756.45 1,579.32 -150.56 314.37 500.c7

In August, we sold 67 members for $241,500 in insurance sales for a total of 519 members for $3,275,000 in insurance sales.

Sister Louise Zavodny and Brother Milton Zavodny joined us as new sales representatives. Both are from Lodge 24, Cyclone. Best of luck to both of you.

The three top sales representatives were: No. 1--Chester Shmoldas with 9 members for $48,500; No. 2--Ray Woytek with 12 members for $37,000; and No. 3--Clifton Martinets with 6 members for $29,000.

Sales for August were: Mem. Ins. Name Ledge 9 $48,500 Chester Shmoldas 74 12 37,000 Ray Woytek 187 6 29,000 Clifton Martinets 80 4 25,000 Ladis Navratil 87 10 Curtis Hawk 18,000 177 15,000 2 Dorothy Massey 177 12,000 3 Albin Machu 29 2 12,000 I Frank Skala 89 1 11,000 Mary Svoboda 74 8,000 4 Janelle Mogonye 18 3 7,000 Lyman Larson 187 1 5,000 Willie Kohutek 47 4,000 2 Louis Driska 177 4 4,000 Wilbert Ramm 177 1 3,000 Michael Kaiser 29 2,000 Anna Hejl 48 1,000 Ricky Benner 80 1,000 177 Willie Dusek 1,000 Edward Gaida 20 1 1,000 Charlsie Svetlik 15 I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all the winners at the State YAD. The performance was just great.

I would also like to wish the members of Lodge 187, Round Rock much success with their new lodge home. May it serve you well.

Fraternally, L.J. Zatopek -SPJSTDISTRICT V SALES REPRESENTATIVE'S REPORT FOR AUGUST, 1979 Lodge Mem. Ins. Name 88 Helen Hegwood 6 $101,000 142 100,000 2 Sidon Tumis 173 3 57,000 Alvin Sefcik 170 2 47,000 C.H. Reininger 33,000 88 Della Kadlecek 11 139 1 30,000 Helen Filipp 1 30,000 181 Anna Klander 9,500 Evelyn Mikeska 88 6 7,000 3 Tillie Helmcamp 88 5 6,500 88 Agnes Lesak 6,000 175 2 Bessie Franek 88 3 5,000 Patsy Baca 4,000 Lydia Hendrick 88 4 3 3,000 Franklin Bravenec 88 1 156 2,500 Jerry Vojacek 1 88 1,000 Louis Hanus

Wednesday, September 19, 1979 k.ank ,Janak 1 1,000 Jerry Edwin E. Susan 81 W. Janek 1 88 500 Ben Jarma Orville Simons 56 $444,000 Mildred Jezisek Total C. Junek Congratulations are in order! No. 1 is R. D. A. Juren Sister Helen Hegwood of Lodge 88 with Della Kadlecek 6 applicants and $101,000 in sales, No. 2 Louise Kadlecek Brother Sidon Tumis of Lodge 142 with Michael Kaiser Pauline Kalina 2 applicants and $100,000 in sales and Alfred Kalmus No. 3 is Brother Alvin Sefcik of Lodge Edwin Kamas 173 with 3 applicants and $57,000 in Leroy Kamas sales. Thank you for a very good month. Robert Kieschnick Klander Let's all try to so something for our Anna Frank Klinkovsky SPJST and our lodge; it's a wonderful Hugo Kocian feeling to give a helping hand to Frank S. Kofnovec Willie Kohutek someone in need of our assistance.

Louis Koslovsky I express my sincere sympathy to Johnnie I. Krajca Sister Geraldine Kucera and her family Angeline Kristinek in the loss of her husband, Raymond. Joe Krivanek May our departed brother rest in Kenneth Krivanek Krizan eternal peace and his memory live Johnnie Ruth Krizan among us forever. Sister Kucera is a Lottie Krutilek sales representative for Lodge 162 and Albert Kubala Eddie Kubecka has been very active in her sales work. John Kubena Please circle this day: October 14, Geraldine Kucera 1979 is our District V fall meeting and Marvin Kunetka our host lodge is Lodge 139 in Danbury Emil Kutac Kvasnicka so all of you make plans and be present; Emil Kie E. Kwasnica Lodge 139 will show us a good time. Lyman Larson Watch for the program in the Vestnik. Lawrence Laznovsky Anytime you need any assistance Mary Laznovsky Cleo E. Leibham please feel free to call or write. Thank Agnes Lesak you for what you are doing for the Lowrina Lindeman SPJST and keep up the good work. James Locke Those of you who have not written any Georgia Lostak H. Lostak sales, just take a little of your time and T. Clint Luksa help someone.

Albert Lupik Fraternally yours, Frances McBride Virginia McEachern Evelyn Mikeska, FIC Glenn McKay D. V. S. R. Vlasta Machann -SPJST-

VII SALES REPRESENTATIVE'S REPORT FOR AUGUST 1979 Amt. Lodge Mem. Name $66,000 Roy Haag 6 185 60,000 137 10 Roy Hranicky 18,000 Pauline Bayer 107 4 14,000 Tillie Valchar 161 2 9,000 Charlie Majek 79 2 6,000 Maxine Pavliska 107 3 5,000 Libbie Peters 79 1 4,000 Beatrix Parker 185 2 3,000 3 Frank C. Sacky 79 3.000 1 79 Jerry Elzner $188,000 34 DIST.

This is very good work in August.

Thanks!

No. 1 - Bro. Roy Haag 6 members $66,000.

No. 2 - Bro. Roy Hranicky 10 members $60,000.

No. 3 - Sis. Pauline Bayer 4 members $18,000.

Those are our top sales representatives for August 1979. Congratulations for a job well done.

Albin F. Machu Chas M. Majek Franklin Martinec Clifton Martinets Annie Mae Marek William Mareth Dorothy Massey Jeanie Mason Charlie Matcek Rudolph Matejka Viola Mazac Edward Mazanec Alvin Melnar Cheryl Melson Annimae Merta Evelyn Mikeska Lillie Mikeska Ben Mikolaj Lillie Mikulas Norbert J. Mikulec Jerry Milan Wanette K. Moeckel Janelle Mogonye Dorothy Moore Emil Morris Adolf Motal Roy C. Mozingo John Murphy John Mynar Lydia Myska Ladis Navratil Alvin Nesuda Joseph D. Nezval Charles Noack Daniel Nors Claudia Novosad Joe Novosad

5 155 180 84 155 9 51 88 88 29 58 133 68 81 142 181 47 178 66 47 89 25 157 92 180 6 6 30 92 21 1 162 31 63 49 ,182 187 135 135 156 88 88 66 91 139 7 28 25 188 170 172 29 79 24 80 13 143 177 154 81 39 133 66 142 74 30 88 33 29 47 130 154 141 18 66 148 32 178 92 6 147 87 25 28 155 66 189 189

1 6 17 2 1 1 73 1 8 2 1 1 3 5 3 3 30 4 6 1 11 4 14 1 2 3 4 2 1 2 8 2 1 3 1 3 1 2 1 14 4 1 13 6 5 3 7 25 3 18 23 5 1 13 8 b 6 4 3 5 1 4 5 8 1 45 4 2 3 1 1 7 19 4 3 7 2 7 1 1 28 1 2 1 1 2 1

40,000 24,000 93,000 2,000 5,000 500 245,500 1,000 12,000 9,500 5,000 1,000 68,000 6,000 35,000 70,000 234,000 50,000 18,000 1,500 142,000 5,000 87,000 5,000 3,500 3,000 4,000 12,000 5,000 50,000 99,500 11,000 5,000 8,000 1,000 7,000 1,000 3,000 1,000 23,500 4,000 1,000 117,000 29,000 7,000 14,000 238,000 29,000 20,000 27,000 215,500 28,000 1,000 72,000 18,000 .3,000 25,000 5,000 9,000 29,000 1,000 15,000 7,000 51,000 1,000 252,500 16,000 3,000 4,000 1,000 5,000 99,000 106,000 5,000 4,000 26,000 15,000 33,000 1,000 5,000 341,000 1,000 4,000 40,000 1,000 40,000 1,000

40,000 24,000 92,000 2,000 5,000 500 236,500 1,000 12,000 9,500 -1,000 68,000 6,000 2,500 70,000 222,000 50,000 18,000 1,500 108,000 5,000 86,000 5,000 3,500 3,000 4,000 12,000 5,000 20,000 99,500 11,000 5,000 6,000 1,000 -1,000 3,000 1,000 12,500 4,000 1,000 92,000 29,000 7.000 10,000 18,000 27,000 20,000 25,000 180,500 28,000 1,000 51,000 10,000 8,000 10,000 3,0009,000 26,000 1,000 15,000 7,000 51,000 1,000 252,000 16,000 3,000 4,000 1,000 5,000 95,000 70,000 5,000 4,000 26,000 15,000 8,000 1,000 5,000 321,000 1,000 4,000 40,000 1,000 40,000 1,000

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6 Frances Olexa Dorothy Oltmann Beatrix Parker Helen Pavelka Ruby Pavelka James Pavlicek Maxine Pavliska Raymond Pavliska Roy H. Peal Diana Peizel Libbie Peters Lillia Mae Peter Jeanette Peterson Emil Petr Miroslav Petrusek John Plasek Amelia Pokorny Raymond Prasatik Jerry Prochazka Otto Ptacek Ervin Pustejovsky L. F. Pustejovsky Wilbert C. Ramm C. H. Reininger Mary Renfro Daniel Roznovsky Frank Rychlik Frank Sablatura Pete Sablatura Frank C. Sacky Daniel Schaefer Willie Schovajsa Alvin Sefcik Martha Sembera Chester Shmoldas Edwin D. Shupak Orville Simons Frank Skala, Jr. Henry Skrabanek J. M. Skrabanek Kathy Smajstrla Sadie Smajstrla Bessie Smith Jeanette Smith Laddie Socha J. C. Spacek, Sr. Arnold Spencer Henry Sralla John Stasa Waltraud H. Steele Melvin Steger 'Allen Stepan Jerry Stepan David Storm Emily Stuteville Betty L. Suehs Marcia Sulak Ludvik Surovec Edwin Susan Charlsie Svetlik Alice Svoboda Doris Svoboda Mary Svoboda Sidonia Svoboda Jerry Tomanek Jerry Tomastik Martha Trcalek Clifton Trlica Sidon Tumis Justus Urbish Jerry Valchar Tillie Valchar A. J. Vana Frankie Vanek Matt Vanek Donnie Victorick Henry Vitek Jerry Vojacek Raymond Volcik Eddie Vrana A. M. Vrla Jacquelyn Wakefield Milady Walenta Edna Wehring Angeline West Ray Woytek Bob Wright

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VESTNIK From January through August, we have 174 members for $1,165,500 of insurance sold. This is excellent - let's keep this good work up - because we are still below last year's sales; with everyone's help, we will make this our best year yet.

Please feel free to call me if you need any help or information.

Fraternally yours, Tillie Valchar District VII Sales Representative

LW:Kit:1SO. 54, WEST Dear Brothers and Sisters: It was gratifying to see a large group of enthusiastic members at our September 9th meeting.

After the usual procedure of the meeting, a silent moment in memory was observed for our members, Sister Rosie Matus, Sister Josephine Vrana and Brother Howard C. Edwards, Sr. May each one rest in peace. Our sympathy is extended to their loved ones.

The minutes were read and they stood approved as read.

Favorable reports were given by all lodge officers and committee chairmen.

Our lodge has a new look after a complete white vinyl siding was done by the Economy Construction Co., which will decrease our high cost on utility bills. To complete the beautification, the artistic work of Roy Hardin was done and the black SPJST letters with Lodge 54 were installed on the front part of the structure.

Much of the unfinished business was focussed on the 75th Anniversary of our Lodge 54. President Zahirniak called on Maxine Sefcik, chairman of the Planning Committee, to give a report.

Her report is as follows: The necessary thoughts compiling the early steps of planning and for the major things on the agenda were conducted in four meetings. Various contacts were made to raise money'for our non-profit organization and the assembly line was taken care of by the complete committee. Pictures of our past presidents and our present one are being obtained by Sister Beanie Kacir, the complete meal and its supplies will

Wednesday, September 19, 1979 be handled by the Kitchen Committee, a barbecued meal will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; a special program will be aired live over Radio Station KHBR Hillsboro from 1:30 to 2:55 p.m., the Dallas Concert Orchestra, under the direction of Brother Sid Pokladnik will entertain you; local and state government officials plus our own SPJST officers will be on hand to present brief speeches. The past lodge presidents with the present one will be honored and we are inviting the families of these honorees to be with us on this special occasion. The West Czech Beseda dancers will also perform later on in the program. An auction will take place at 3 p.m. With everyone's interest displayed at the meeting, I feel this will be one of our biggest activities ever held at our lodge. After being in existence 75 years, we can be thankful for the large number of members who maintained their certificates in force to enable Lodge 54 to prosper and grow each year. The officers, committees and the Planning Committee invite every interested party to attend our Diamond Jubilee on Sunday, December 2nd, 1979; the date of our charter was December 4th, 1904.

Our new members for the past quarter include Christine A. Grellhesl, Michael James Zahirniak, Willie R. Zahirniak; and conversion policies were issued to Cynthia G. Anthony, Leslie Holecek and Terry L. Barton. Welcome to Lodge 54 and we hope to see some of you at the celebration in December.

It was announced that Brother Ben Kudelka and his wife are residing temporarily at the Crestview Nursing Home in Waco, and we wish them much happiness at their new location. Both of them are missed at our meetings.

A motion was made and seconded that we table a certain correspondence until the next meeting. Motion carried.

The chairman reported that about 50 loads of free dirt were given to the lodge to fill up the portion where its needed.

This was appreciated by the membership for the City of West to do this jesture to the lodge. The curbing at our premises has also improved the looks on the property.

Before adjournment, Brother Bob Wright announced that the tickets for special prizes of halt a beef (200 Ibs), a $100 Savings Bond, electric ice-cream freezer (4 qt.), clock radio, blow dryer and hamburger fryer, were available, which will be given away at the 75th Anniversary of Lodge 54.

Brother Zahirniak then announced that volunteer workers will be needed for our Diamond Jubilee and he asked

Bobby L. Wuensch L. J. Zatopek Vallie Zavodny Alvin Zidek Gladys Zimmerhanzel Arno Zwerneman Betty Zwerneman

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Fraternally,

Bernard M. Gebala Vice President

that you sign your name in the book at the lodge as soon as you can because we will need lots of help for this large undertaking.

Sister Joe Dujka won the door prize.

The meeting adjourned at 3:35 p.m. to enjoy the evening watching the Dallas Cowboys on TV and for the social. Our next meeting is planned for Sunday, December 9th, which will be the annual meeting electing lodge officers and eligible delegates to the SPJST 1980 Convention.

Fraternally, Maxine Sefcik Secretary -SPJST-

LODGE

NO. 92, FORT WORTH

Dear Members and Friends; It is nice to sit down to write and rest a little after gathering a few servings of greens and black-eyed peas from out of the little Fall garden before the sun got up high enough to dispell the crisp, clear air lingering on from a cool night that was delightfully free of the monotonous drone of the air-conditioner, and, best of all, we can look forward to more of the same. This promise of Fall possibly gave rise to the good attendance at our September meeting which proved to be moderately brief but fruitful.

Our Guide Richard Hubenak was present serving in his capacity after being released from the hospital not many days before the meeting. All officers were present except Financial Secretary Joe Krivanek who also recently returned from St. Joseph Infirmary and was resting at home, but his wife, Inez, capably represented him.

In the order of business several donations to the Building Fund were disclosed: $25 in memory of Raymond and Joe Hubenak by Henry and Anna (Hubenak) Langer. $25 by Mike J. Paprskar: $20 in memory of Evelyn Mikeska Robertson by Richard, Mary, Richard, Jr., Peggy, and Raymond

Hubenak, Dick and Martha Durham.

We learned that Secretary Christine Zich's mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Slovak of Dallas recently observed their 50th wedding anniversary. Twelve birthday cards were sent to our members over 65 years old in August and in September nineteen will be mailed.

Steve Matusevitch underwent surgery after entering the hospital for a second time and Robert Ruzicka was admitted for tests at about that time.

Also having been hospitalized but now at home are Mary Pulliam, Joe Zack, John Eddyhausen, Joe Koci and the Rev. Orrick.

Following adjournment a tasty supper was served by Anna and Henry Langer with many of the vegetables coming from their garden.

There is a special little message for us to remember about next month's meeting. Because of Czech Day at the State Fair in Dallas on the second Sunday we will convene on the first Sunday, October 7 at 1 p.m. instead of the usual 2 p.m. time. No dinner will be served following the meeting that month only.

Now if you are not present at the next session in about three weeks someone will most likely be wondering where you were!!! Sincerely and Fraternally, Helen Paprskar -SPJST-

LODGE

NO. 74, LOVELADY

Dear Members and Friends, We had the Country Combinations to provide the music for us Saturday night.

Everyone really enjoyed it.

We had our regular monthly meeting Monday night. Ralph Smith, lodge president, called the meeting to order.

Everyone said the pledge of allegiance and remained standing for a moment of silence in honorable respect of our departed brothers.

The members voted to have, effective October 1st, the youth admission

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changed from $1.50 to $2.50. This will pertain to all youth from age 14 years old and up. As much as we hated to do this, the price of everything just keeps going up and has forced us to increase some things. We hope everyone understands this and will keep coming and enjoying the music and fellowship every Saturday night.

We had a few members absent from the meeting due to vacation. We hope they have a safe trip and can be with us at the next meeting.

We would like to send our expression of sympathy to Evelyn Starling and to the members who are ill,we hope you get well soon.

SCENES FROM WESTFEST PARADE SEPTEMBER 1, 1979 - WEST, TEXAS

Fraternally, Charlene Bennett -SPJST-

THE DALLAS CIRCLE

OF CZECH WOMEN The Dallas Circle of Czech Women met Thursday, September 6 at the Sokol Athletic Center. It was a very hot day and the air-conditioning system was not working in the area where we met, however, all 47 members present survived, so it wasn't too bad.

The meeting was called to order by President E. Bartos at 10:30 a.m. After the pledge of allegiance to the U.S. flag, a moment of silence was observed in memory of Sister Frances Strouhal and Mrs. Josephine Vrana, mother of Sister Lillian Kaska. Sister Mary Toberny was given a special recognition on her 85th birthday, which was that day.

Sister M. Sebestik read the minutes in the absence of Sister J. Kankrlik who is vacationing with husband, Frank, in California and elsewhere. Sister Sebestik also took the minutes of the meeting. Sister V. Jurcik gave a good financial report and Sister R. Kopecek announced that the new yearbooks were available. Corresponding Secretary M. Sebestik read a note of appreciation and thank you from the family of Mrs. Josephine Vrana and the family of Mrs. Frances Houzvicka, acknowledging the memorial contribution. A note from Mrs. Anna Pavlas was read thanking the Circle for the card sent her. Sister Lydia Kartous brought greetings from her mother, Sister Agnes Hemzal; she is our oldest member. Sister Hemzal thanked the Circle for the birthday card.

Sister M. Noska, Sunshine Committee, sent 12 cards during August.

Sisters on the sick list are M. Bartek, A. Skrabanek, A. Ozymy and C. Kebrle. Sister Kebrle has been hospitalized and a gift was taken to her.

She is now staying in the home of Frances and Jack McClure. Carl Noska,

"Miss WESTFEST" 1979 Charlotte Banik

"Miss WEST" 1979 Karla Kaska son of Sister Millie and Frank Noska, has returned home after a brief stay in the hospital. A speedy recovery is wished to each of you.

Sister S. Skotak read a brief note from her sister, Berta Paryzkova, from Czechoslovakia. Sister Berta is a member of our Circle and writes us occasionally. Sister H. Vrla, Sr. related greetings from Sister A. Ozymy, who hasn't been able to be with us for quite some time. The family of Mrs. Josephine Vrana requested that the memorial contribution remain in the treasury of the Circle. It was good to see Sisters A. Janecka, H. Vrla, Sr., L. Polansky, and B. Podhrasky back with us.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to Sisters B. Kalich, M. Toberny, M. Petrik, V. Blatney, F. Schweizer, F. Curry, B. Malik, M. Dujka, H.

Hamusek and L. Zdenek. Birthday gifts were brought by Sisters Toberny, Skotak, Kalich and Curry. Sister Petrik brought a pot plant for each of the birthday sisters.

Sister A. Zvolanek announced that the WFLA Kolache Festival will be held September 16 at the Catholic Czech Club. She announced also that Czech Day at the State Fair will be October 14.

Those of you who have a Czechoslovakian costume, please wear it Czech Day. Sister B. Reames announced that the Czech and Klobase Festival will be held September 29 and 30 at the Catholic Czech Club, 4930 Military Parkway.

Our visitors were Mrs. Sharon Curry, daughter-in-law of Sister F. Curry, George Skotak and Miro Jurcik.

Memorial contributions for Sister Antonie Cechan were received from Mary and Frank Stransky, Helen Vrla,

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Sr., Mary Dusek, and Helen and Arnold Vrla. For Sister Frances Houzvicka — Jerry Koubek, and Mary and Frank Stransky. For Sister Frances Strouhal — Marie Petrik and Bessie Kalich. Sister J. Kankrlik gave a contribution in memory of the sisters who passed away recently. A donation was received from Miro Jurcik and George Skotak.

Hostesses for the day were Sisters G. Long, F. Curry, M. Voss, V. Blatney, E. Bartos, M. Malooly and H. Oates.

Congratulations to Irene and Tom Roche, daughter of Sister Adell and Joe VIk, who were married August 18.

Congratulations are in order also to Sister A. Janecka, who decided to "get behind the wheel" and drive her car since her husband can no longer drive.

That's great to have such determination. We're all proud of you! Sister A. Noska has become a great-grandmother for the 20th time. Congratulations!

At this time I would like to make a correction: Last month I failed to report one of the visitors at the Circle; she was Mrs. Marie Broz; also, I failed to mention that Mr. Bernie Gebala, Vice-President of the SPJST Supreme Lodge, greeted us at the SPJST Museum in Temple. My apologies to both of you.

The Jurcik reunion was held in Ennis at the Sokol Hall August 4. Sister B. Podhrasky reported there were about 100 present and there was a lot of fun and plenty of food. Sister L. Slovak's husband, Stanley, did it again. He caught a 40-pound yellow catfish at the California Crossing; must be some good fishing there. Some people are just plain lucky when it comes to fishing.

Husband Tom, daughter Harriet, and I took a short trip to south Texas. Some of the cities we visited were San Marcus, New Braunfels, San Antonio, Laredo, McAllen and Reynosa, Mexico.

We enjoyed the trip, even though it was hot most of the time. It rained pretty hard in San Marcus. It was good to get away for ,a while.

Those of you who didn't attend the Westfest missed a great thing and a lot of fun. In spite of the heat, there was a great crowd and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. It was well organized and the program was well-planned. Three of us - Anne Zvolanek, Halime Hozak, and Alice Roberts - had the honor to judge the floats in the parade. Each of us enjoyed the privilege and agreed that all the floats were beautiful and the decisions were rather difficult to make.

See you on Czech Day at the State Fair - October 14.

Directions to American Le gion Hall at East Bernard.

Our next meeting will be October 4.

Ya'll come.

Fraternally yours, Alice Roberts English Reporter -SPJST-

DISTRICT VI FALL MEETING AGENDA The SPJST District VI fall meeting will be held Sunday, September 23rd at the American Legion Hall in East Bernard, with Lodges 28 East Bernard and 148 El Maton as hosts.

The program will be as follows: Registration at 1 p.m.

Meeting called to order at 1:30 p.m.

by District President Miss Mary M rn us tik Posting of colors and pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States by district youth color guard Welcome by host lodge presidents, including district and Supreme Lodge Tribute to departed members since the last district meeting Response by district vice president Roll call of district officers by district secretary Roll call of lodges by district secretary

Reading and approval of the minutes of the previous meeting by district secretary Reading of the correspondence by district secretary Treasurer's report District director's report District sales representative's report At this time the district youth counselor will present her youth program and will give her report.

District rest home director's report Reports from Supreme Lodge Vestnik editor's report Other reports if any Old or unfinished business New business Appointment of Nominating Committee for the spring meeting Selection of the site for the spring meeting Any announcements you have can be made Adjournment and social I am happy to say that our host lodges are preparing a good program, including several door prizes which we will all try to get; these will be drawn so be sure to register to be eligible to win.

I will now ask that all reports are as short as possible so that we can enjoy

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the program the host lodges will present, and I extend an invitation to all members also to all the Supreme Lodge officers and their families.

I will be seeing you at the District VI fall meeting in East Bernard on September 23rd.

Fraternally, Mary Mrnustik Dist. VI President — SPJST LODGE

NO. 170, LAKE JACKSON

Dear Brothers and Sisters: Lodge 170 will meet for their third quarterly meeting September 25th at the McKay Real Estate office in Clute, at 7:30 p.m.

Clarence Reininger is our leading salesman for this quarter. Congratulations, Clarence and keep up the good work!

Come on out to the meeting, brothers and sisters, because we need your attendance.

Fraternally, Glenn L. McKay — SPJSTLODGE

NO. 88, HOUSTON

The western dance Friday, September 7th with the famous Telstars orchestra had a overflowing crowd and the Hosting Committee of five couples had their hands full all through the evening to oversee the activity of the patrons. In charge of the evening were Ray Hagan with wife, Gladys, John and Bessie Vasula, Gus and Ann Gerlach, Henry and Della Kite and Vice Chairman Bennie Kocich and his spouse, Stacey; they all were busy and the evening went off very nicely and everyone had a good time.

The ballroom dance Saturday, September 8th, with music by Gilbert Kautz also had a nice attendance and the guests came out beautifully dressed for this special dance. The Hosting Committee in charge were Herbert Huber also attending the box office, his spouse Gazela, in a lucious pink gown greeted the guests. Ben Schulte with Charles Veit were seating the guests while their spouses, Mildred also in a pink chiffon dress and Anna Bell in a darker pink dress at the door; the three sisters looked very pretty in the pink-shaded dresses.

Some birthday requests were made during the evening for celebrants and they were enjoyed by all present. Before the dance, several members were guests who enjoyed refreshments in our cozy Blue Room. The specials for the month of September are Margeretas.

When I arrived I joined Viola Cox at the table, the wife of Chairman Harley Cox;

then, the second Vice Chairman Leeland Hensley and wife, Dorothy, and past President Tillie Helmcamp with her sister, Alice Brackovich, and husband, Andrew. Since the Brackovichs moved to Houston they are frequent visitors to the dances. Houston will be their home because they are building here. Anna and Leo Richter also joined and after a nice visit, all departed to the Chandelier Ballroom and joined a group of twenty people to celebrate the 38th wedding anniversary of Mira Bily, secretary of the SVPS Insurance, and wife Alice; both are members of longstanding and both look marvelous. After raising six sons, they are taking it easy. Son John is married to Margerete and they have two boys, ages 9 and 4; Jerry is married to Debbie and they also have two children: a girl 10 and a boy 12; Robert is married to Jo Ann and they have one baby girl, age 1'/2 years; and that leaves them with three eligible bachelors on hand, but not at home. Mira and Alice pledged their vows September 3, 1941. Happy anniversary and many more!

A 13-day tour to the Canadian Rockies was enjoyed by Sig and Stella Ellerman. Here are some of the places they enjoyed seeing during their marvelous travel: Victoria, the Butchart Garden; Vancouver, the Queen Elizabeth Garden; Jasper, Lake Louise, Prince Rupert, Prince George and many more. This trip was to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary; they were married December 14, 1969. They left Houston August 21st and reluctantly returned September 3rd with wonderful memories to dwell on. Happy anniversary and many more.

Brother Tim and Sister Rosa Lee Kostom returned from a 9-day tour to the Canadian Rockies. They left Houston August 29th flying to Calgary, Canada, then to the Glacier National Park in Montana, the largest complex of mountain parks on the Canadian side, this includes the Glaciers and Ice Fields in the Rockie Mountains. They visited Lake Louise, Banff, Jasper and the "Going to the Sun Highway," across the Continental Divide. They returned to Houston Thursday, September 6th.

Being at home did not slow them down; both plunged into lodge work on the English play, "The Eager Miss Beaver." had priority and many other things on the agenda.

The new arrival at the home of Donald and Carrol Havemann on August 28, 1979, made everyone happy to welcome son, Darren Michael, weighing 9 lbs., I oz. Their daughter Melissa, age 3, is also happy with the new addition of a brother. Grandparents

Warren and Gladys Havemann with great-grandmother Albina Hilsher couldn't be happier. Congratulations!

The monthly meeting of September 10th was well attended. Reports were read. Youth Leader Mary Frances Wahlberg presented the Beseda senior group with the trophy won for first place at YAD in Temple; also, she displayed the trophy having the most points. Vice President Sister Tillie Helmcamp announced the Czech Day program for October 28th, beginning with a good baked chicken dinner and in the afternoon a rich and enjoyable program to close with the parade of costumes to be followed, with a free dance. Come out and enjoy a nice Sunday.

The 24th wedding anniversary was announced for our President Jerry Ermis married to Willie Mae on September 18, 1955. Also, Entertainment Chairman Harley Cox and his dear wife, Viola, married 30 years September 25, 1949. Just beginners, 14 years for Larry and Dorothy Pflughaupt, they pledged their vows September 5, 1965.

Larry is our official lodge photographer and a good one.

We missed Norval and Frances Crossman, Richard Wahlberg and son, Mark; they all were in bed with a terrible virus. Sister Anna Kilnar is confined in Heights Hospital. I have no further information. Sister Kitty Knapick is in St. Joseph Hospital for a thorough check up. Brother Joe Miksch was at the meeting. We were glad to see him; he was absent for a month but he looks very good and trimmed.

A very good and old friend, Mrs. Minnie Gamenthdu of Margerette Liebscher celebrated her 80th birthday on September 6, 1979. It was on Thursday and Margerette treated her to a nice dinner and a visit to Lodge 88.

Happy birthday!

When I was very young and our grandmother lived with us, it was a hobby of her to analyse dreams and one that I remember was: dreaming of white horses, good news is on the way, but if they were dark horses, prepare yourself for unpleasant things. The other night I wished my grandmother was here with me to help me with my horrible nightmare. Never in my life had I such a dream where I physically fought for my life; the struggle must have been quite lively, because, after I took a good punch at my assailant, (a woman), I fell out of my bed, turned over the lamp on my night table. my eye glasses I found were under the bed and all the covers were on the floor. Luckily I did not hurt mti self and atter straightening everything. I could not fall asleep again: as I

Wednesday, September 19, 1979 lay in bed things churned in my mind, thinking what brought this horrible nightmare on. I am not superstitious.

But? Fraternally, Frances Olexa

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LODGE

NO. 117, ROBSTOWN

Dear Members, It is time for the quarterly meeting of Lodge No. 117, Robstovvn to be held and this meeting is scheduled for Wednesday night, Sept. 26 at 8 p.m. It is to be held in the home of Sister Gusta Sijansky, located 5 miles west of Robstovvn, just off Hi-way 44, on the right. We're hoping to see more members attending.

After the meeting we will have the usual social and for this, ladies please bring goodies to eat.

See you September 26th!

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prize float, "A

Touch of Czech Living" sponsored b y West Bank and Trust.

Fraternally, Helen Pavelka Secretary --SPJST-

LODGE

NO. 49, ROWENA

Dear Members and Friends: We will have a social evening on September 27th at 7:30 p.m. in the SPJST Lodge Hall in Rowena.

Be sure to bring your friends, dominoes, cards or games, and some sandwiches for our refreshments.

Our 50-year SPJST awards' membership social was a nice success, and we want to have another one.

Now, that the weather is cooler and nights longer, we can have more game nights. We should have our new light system finished by then, so call a friend, pick up your games and sandwiches and come to the SPJST Hall.

2nd prize float, "West Czech Reseda Dancers" Co., distributors of Budweiser.

sponsored by Hack

Branch Dist.

Fraternally, Julie Lisso Reporter -SPJST-

LODGE

NO. 154, FORT WORTH

Dear Members and Friends: Our meeting Sunday was called to order by our president, Brother Jerry Milan.

The members stood for a moment of silence for our deceased members, Sister Willie Mae Durrett and William (Billy) Ray Hale.

All reports were approved as read.

Brother Milan gave a report on the Westfest. Quite a few of our members participated in the Sokol program, and everyone enjoyed the Westfest. Brother Milan also extended our congratulations

Lodge No. 6 Cottonwood float sponsored by SPJST Lodge Moravati Brutal No. 6, Cottonwood.

12 to our youth member, Jody Steinman who won the first place trophy in the 13-14 age group for Constructed Items.

Brother Don Steinman reported that the State Royalty will be held at Lodge No. 180 in Burleson.

We were reminded of the District III fall meeting to be held October 7th at Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood. That is a full day for our members here.

With the State Fair on our next meeting date, it was voted to postpone that meeting until our regular meeting, Sunday, November 11th, at 3 p.m.

An expression of thanks was read from the family of Sister Lucille Houzvichka.

We extend our congratulations to several members on their wedding anniversaries this month: Brother Joe and Sister Carrie Milan, their 35th; Brother Emil and Sister Sally Milan, their 30th; Brother Jerry and Sister Henrietta Milan, 22nd; and the parents of Brother David Guerney, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Guerney, their 50th, and they will be honored at our hall Saturday, September 29th. May you all have many more.

Our disco dance held the 1st of September was attended by over 300 youngsters and our country-western dance Saturday night was a full house.

Again, a big thank you to our youth members for their help in the big cleanup before our meeting Sunday.

Jerry Max Lane will be back Saturday, October 13th.

The St. Paul's Men's Club dance will be held Saturday, September 22nd with "Rollin' With The Flow" and you are invited to attend.

Our meeting adjourned to refreshments and a nice social.

A donation to the Building Fund is appreciatively acknowledged from: Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gray $200.

So until...Keep Smiling!

Fraternally, Mary Pavey -SPJST-

LODGE

NO. 79, CORPUS CHRISTI

Dear Members: Lodge 79 held its regular meeting September 9th at 3 p.m. with President Frank C. Sacky presiding.

We had twenty-one members and four guests present at our meeting.

The minutes were read and approved.

We accepted five new members.

Brother D. Netek of Lodge No. 133, San Antonio spoke about the forthcoming convention and what has been done to date.

Youth Leader Cindy Tepera presented $75 to the Building Fund. The money was made on a recent project.

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Present Mayor of West Brother Adolph J. Musks.

Our next meeting will be held Thursday, October 11th, at 7 p.m. The reason for the change to the second Sunday of October is because the hall is rented.

September 9th I attended a dance and program sponsored by the Czech Heritage Society. It was well attended and many of this area elders were honored.

Nazdar!

Jerry Elzner Reporter -SPJST-

LODGE

NO. 6, COTTONWOOD

Dear Readers: President Dobecka opened the lodge meeting Friday, September 7th by having youth members, Eddie Hykel and Terry Hykel recite the pledge to the American Flag. Eddie then said the SPJST pledge.

Secretary Barbara Hykel called the roll of officers; all were present. Eddie Hykel reported twenty-two members and two guests present.

Secretary Barbara Hykel read the minutes of the previous meeting. They were approved as read. Correspondence was read from the Elsik family inquiring about any descendents of this family.

Treasurer Georgie Wachsmann gave the treasurer's report.

Financial Secretary George Straten's report was approved as given. All other committees' reports were given.

Youth Leader Willie Mae Schuetz presented her report. She announced all the winners at State YAD. She reported Eddie Hykel was the recipient of the $500 Scholarship. Delores Dobecka was Teenager of the Year, Darrell Uptmor was Junior of the Year, our youth club won second place as Youth Club of the Year, Theresa Dobecka received first

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Wednesday, September 19, 1979 place in Science and Education and also first place in Home Arts; Karen Hykel won first place in Home Arts, and Damon Perez placed first in Handicraft.

All these youth members were presented monetary gifts from the lodge. She also reported that the youth members were busy practicing the Beseda, decorating a float and preparing food for Westfest. They also visited the West Rest Home, September 12th and plans are being made for Six Flags and the District III fall meeting.

In addition to her report, Sister Schuetz thanked all the parents and other individuals who donated and baked for Westfest and all the youth members who worked their shifti in the booth at Westfest.

Assistant Youth Leader Rose Uptmor stated that the youth club did place second in State and complimented Youth Leader Willie Mae Schuetz and the youth members on their work.

President Dobecka gave the Board of Trustees' report and thanked all the workers who helped set up and take down the Westfest booth. A special thank you went to all the workers who baked bread and took their turns working the very busy 4-hour shifts.

Also, thanks went out to all those who, 'or two days, stayed at the lodge areparing food so it could be delivered :o the grounds in time. Each and everyone knows who you are who helped so very much.

Plans were also discussed for the District III fall meeting to be held at Lodge No. 6 Cottonwood on Sunday, October 7th.

New member admitted into the lodge is Mary Frances Chase.

Antonette Pavlas' name was drawn for the $10 progressive door prize she was not present. Frank Schroeder won the $2 door prize.

Eddie Hykel brought the birthday cake.

The next Board of Trustees' meeting will be Friday, September 28th, at _8 p . . and the Lodge No. 6 meeting will be held Sunday, September 30th, at 2:30 p.m.

Fraternally yours, David Dobecka Reporter -SPJST-

Pechal, Annie Jakubec (our talented director), Marie Zvolanek and her lovely daughter, Mrs. Dorothy B. Gallagher, Ruby Bolton, Georgia Sodek, Lillian Kosarek, (our secretary), Anne Krcha, Ginger and Tracy Klusacek, Martha Klusacek, Dorothy Morris, Emily Stuteville, (our president), Henry and Helen Janacek (our accordionist) and Calvin Chervenka; this was a disappointing attendance so all of you who were not present last night please come for our next regular rehearsal Tuesday, Sept. 25th; we need you.

We had a welcome bunch of visitors from the' RVOS meeting held here in Temple. These were Johnny and Polly Gaidusek of Waco, Ludwig Havlak of Rowena, Richard D. Hykel of Temple and Stanley Patak of Dallas; we enjoyed your visit very much and hope you will visit us again, soon.

We had a short business meeting; minutes from our last meeting were read and accepted. Sister Emily Stuteville reported that the new songs will be ready for our next rehearsal and that is another reason we should have a big turnout.

Report was made on the outing at Canyon Lake home of Bill and Lillian Kosarek: everyone reported a great time. Report was also made on the Westfest where everyone had a great time too.

There being no further business the meeting adjourned and everyone enjoyed rest of the evening in pleasant companionship.

Just another reminder to ask all of you to attend the next rehearsal Sept.

25th to practice those new songs. BE PRESENT, let's make our choral club OUTSTANDING. Singingly yours, Otto Hanus, Reporter --SPJST-

LODGE NO. 120, CALDWELL

Dear Members, The meeting about the merger of Lodges No. 7, 17, 116 and 120 will be held at Joe Fritcher's home Sunday, September 16th at 2 p.m. Address is: 1813 West Highway 21.

Fraternally, Joe Fritcher -SPJST-

Vice President Bernice Rek gave the treasurer's report in the absence of our treasurer.

Old and new topics were discussed.

At our December meeting we will have the election of officers for the coming year. We will also have our Christmas party.

After the meeting refreshments were served by the lodge; 20 members were present.

Fraternally, Anna Bartos Secretary -SPJST--

LODGE NO. 183, MID-CITIES Dear Readers, Members from Lodge 183, Mid-Cities who attended the Czechfest in Dallas at Lodge 84 included Bernard and Betty Hlavaty, Bud and Laverne Marek and Tammy and Rudy and Janie Rejeck and family. The dinner was delicious and the celebration seemed to be well-attended with everyone having a great time.

Get-well wishes have been sent to Brother Laddie Bakluda who had major surgery and is in Arlington Memorial Hospital. We wish him a speedy recovery. Brother Laddie is a member of our lodge and is the father of second Vice President Barbara Betik.

The turnout for the Six Flags social was a big disappointment. All the youth seemed so enthused when plans were being discussed; what happened? The few who came had a great time.

We are disappointed we won't be able to attend the Grand Opening and Dedication of the new home of Lodge 187 in Round Rock on 'September 16th, this is also the date of our regular monthly lodge meeting. On behalf of all the members of Lodge 183, Mid-Cities, we send our congratulations and best wishes. Bernard and I plan to visit in Round Rock at a later date.

Fraternally, Betty Hlavaty Reporter -SPJST-

AN INVITATION TO THE

DISTRICT V FALL MEETING OCTOBER 14TH, 1979

LODGE NO. 41, SEATON CHORAL CLUB

LODGE NO. 50, EL CA1V1P0

To all Officers and Members of Local Lodges within SPJST District V:

Dear Readers: The Seaton Choral Club met last night for their regular rehearsal after a month's vacation with the following 'members present: Jerry and Dorothy

SPJST Lodge 50 El Campo held its quarterly meeting September 5th at the American Legion Auxiliary.

President Sister Rita Vanek convened the meeting. Secretary Anna Bartos read the minutes of the last meeting.

You are cordially invited to attend the fall meeting of District V to be hosted by Danbury Lodge No. 139 in Danbury, Texas on Sunday, October 14th, 1979.

The meeting will be held in the Vrazel Hall in Danbury. Dinner will be served,

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Put Mayor of West, Brother Jos. and Mrs. Marie Holasek.

Texas State Representative Betty Denton followed by the business meeting, at which, the District V rest homes' director will be elected.

A dance will follow with music by the Clarence Baca Orchestra-.

It is the desire of the District V officers, that each lodge within District V will be represented at this meeting.

Fraternally yours, Norval Crossman District V President - SPJST-

will be furnished by the Victoria Czech Singers, the Gulf Coast Czech Singers and hopefully Bro. Dybala will be present. Also, who knows, there may be a few surprises--- right, Bro. F.V. The fair for the luncheon after the meeting will be announced at the meeting.

Only one thing will stop this meeting and that is, a major storm; so, watch the weather, watch the TV news and listen to your local radio station.

See you Sunday, September 23rd.

DISTRICT VI We, the membership of Lodge No. 28, East Bernard and Lodge No. 148, El Maton, wish to extend an invitation to officers of the Supreme Lodge, Vestnik editor, all lodges in District VI and members of neighboring districts to attend the District VI fall meeting to be held at East Bernard on Sunday, September 23rd at 1:30 p.m. CDT in the American Legion Hall. The map shows you where it is.

Entertainment for this social meeting

Fraternally, Joseph D. Nezval, President, Lodge No. 28 Emil Morris, President, Lodge No. 148 - 5P JST FRIITERMILIATI

Strengtbens Family Life

UNCORRECTED MINUTES OF SPJST DISTRICT III MEETING APRIL 29, 1979 AT LODGE NO. 66, WACO [HOST LODGE] Meeting called to order: The Spring Meeting of District III SPJST was called to order at 11:00 a.m. by President Bro. Hugo Kocian. Everyone was saddened by the death of District III Sales Representative Bro. Alvin Nesuda.

Pres. Kocian reported that everyone would like to adjourn the meeting by 1:30 p.m. so that they could attend the funeral.

Pledge to the American Flag and the SPJST Pledge: was led by the Flag Bearer Bro. Eddie Banik. Sister Barbara Stanislav sang America and America the Beautiful accompanied by her son, Steven, on the piano.

Welcome by President Henry West of Lodge 66: Supreme Lodge officers, District officers, Members and Visitors: It is nice to see so many of you here today. I hope you have a nice meeting.

Again welcome to everyone.

Response 1st Vice President Sister Wanda Petr: I would like to thank Bro. Henry and all the members of Lodge 66 for hosting this meeting today. It's good to see you here today. Thank you. The youth were excused at this time for their meeting.

Audit Report. President Hugo Kocian and 1st Vice President Sister Wanda Petr selected Bros. Emil Petr, Robert Dobecka, and Daniel Nors to serve on the audit committee. They were excused at this time.

Approval of minutes of last meeting as appeared in Vestnik: Bro. Sid Pokladnik moved that we accept the minutes as appeared in the Vestnik, seconded by Bro. Ed. Mazanec and passed by a show of hands from the membership present.

Nominating Committee: Since Sister Wilma Nesuda was unable to attend, President Kocian selected Bro. Paul Hagar.

Introduction of SL officers and guests: 1st VP Sister Wanda Petr introduced SL Secretary-Treasurer Bro. Leonard Mikeska and his wife, Dorothy, District III director Bro. Sid Pokladnik and wife, Justine, Lodge 183 president Bro. Bernard Hlavaty and wife, Betty, Vestnik editor Rudy Sefcik and wife, Maxine.

Roll call of lodges showed that we had 10 lodges represented today. They are as follows: Lodges 6, 35, 54, 66, 84, 92, 130, 178, 180, 183.

Reading of 50-year members. 2nd VP Paul Hagar read the names of 50-year members and Bro. Sid Pokladnik was

Wednesday, September 19, 1979 the only one present. Bro. Hagar recognized the ones that were members longer than 50 years. They were Bros.

John Simcik, Ed. Mikeska, Ed. Mazanec, Otto Hanus and Sister Matilda Hanus.

Tribute to deceased members: 2nd VP Paul Hagar asked the membership to stand in silent respect for our departed brothers and sisters while he read the names out. Among these was our District III Sales Representative Alvin Nesuda.

Reading of Correspondence: Sister Barbara Jean Hykel read thank you notes from the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Homes and the family of Bro. Joe B. Hejny.

District III Sales Representative Report: District III Directds Report: District III Rest Homes Report: Bro. Sid Pokladnik reported that the District III insurance sales are going very good.

During March $418,000 insurance was written. During the first 3 months $1,018,000 was written. The rest homes are doing well. The beds are full and about twenty waiting in line. Needville has a new administrator.

Treasurer's Report-Bro. John Murphy reported: District HI SPJST Bank Balance 9-10-78 $1,395.43 Disbursements 9-10-78 4-16-79 221.18 Bank Balance 4-16-79 $1,174.25 DISBURSEMENTS 9-24-78 ck #199 Lodge #35 100.00 71.18 Ck #200 Barbara Hykel 9-26-78 ck #201 S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. I. 25.00 Ck #202 S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. II. 25.00 Total $221.18 DISTRICT III SPJST YOUTH FUND Bank Balance 9-10-78 $1,323.88 Disbursements 9-10-78 4-16-79 43.00 Bank Balance 4-16-79 1,280.88 DISBURSEMENTS 9-24-78 Ck' #206 Void 9-24-78 CK #207 B & L Catering 43.00 Total 43.00 TOTAL ALL FUNDS District III Bank Balance I , 174 .25 District III Youth Fund Bank Balance 1,280 .88 CD #6052 T. S. A. 12-27-78 3,436.05 Total 35,891.18 Audit Report: Bro. Emil Petr reported that Bro. Murphy's books were in good order seconded by Bro. Edward Hykel and passed by a show of hands from the membership present.

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The West High School "Historians" performed both days on the Westfest program. All are West High School stude nts and most belong to the SPJST. Coach Milton Morgan, the group's sponsor, is at extreme left.

President Kocian recognized Bro. Ed Mazanec of the Publication Committee, Bro. Rudy Sefcik Vestnik Editor, Bro. Jerry Milan of the By Laws Committee.

SL Report: Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska reported they sent out 14,648 Vestnik cards and only 9,490 were returned. The insurance sales are very good.

Rules and Regulations: Sister Sefcik reported that she had 5 copies made and they cost her $4. She asked the membership if they wanted her to make more or each one to do their own. Bro. Mikeska reported that if we would give him a copy that he could run off at the home office as many copies as we needed. Bro. Sid Pokladnik moved that Bro. Murphy reimburse Sister Sefcik and that we give Bro. Mikeska a copy of the rules and regulations and let him make us 100 copies, seconded by Sister Darlene Engelke and passed by a show of hands from the membership present.

Adjourned for lunch 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Youth program by Lodge 66 Waco.

The youth members had a very enjoyable program which was enjoyed by all.

District III Youth Counselor's Report: Supreme Lodge Officers, District III Officers, Brothers, Sisters and Visitors: I was saddened by the untimely death of our district sales representative, Brother Alvin Nesuda; he will be greatly missed by all of us.

The District III youth club meeting was very productive and new officers were elected. There were 21 youth and 11 leaders present at the meeting. The officers are as follows: President Eddie Banik (35) 1st VP Delores Dobecka (6)

2nd VP Tena Urbanek (66) Secretary Steven Stanislav (66) Treasurer Karen Shelton (66) Teen Reporter Eddie Hykel (6) Youth Reporter Theresa Dobecka (6) Historian Karen Hykel (6) Photographer Janice Stanislav (66) Guide Bobby Hykel (6) The youth club voted to donate $100 to the SPJST Rest Home No. I in Taylor in memory of Brother Alvin Nesuda.

It gives me great pleasure to introduce to you our State Queen Tena Urbanek and State Duchess Donna Stanislay. Also, our District III King Eddie Banik and District III Duke Richard Burney.

To this date I have visited Lodges 6, 54, 66, 178, 180 and 183. .1 also attended the District III Youth Leaders' Seminar, State Youth Leaders' Retreat and the Longhorn Recreation Lab at Brownwood.

It is again that time of the year when all youth members should be working on their entries for YAD. This year YAD will be held on June 24th at Lodge 178 in Longview. I am looking forward to seeing you all there. Camp will be held July 24th to July 27th at Camp Val Verde.

Other dates to remember are State YAD to be held at Temple High School on August 26th, 1979 and State Royalty to be held at Lodge 180 in Burleson on September 29th.

DYC Kamas presented State Queen Tena Urbanek with $75 and her Duchess Donna Stanislav with $15.

Bro. John Murphy moved that we donate $25 to Lodge No. 183 Youth Club seconded by Bro. Otto Hanus and passed by a show of hands from the membership present. Bro. Hlavaty

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Election of officers: The Nominating committee consisting of Bros. Otto Hanus, Paul Hagar, Albert Banik, Sister Mary Pavey and Sister Darlene Engelke suggested the following officers: Pres-Sister Wanda Petr 1st VP-Paul Hagar 2nd VP Bro. Henry Breitkreutz Sec-Sister Charlotte Banik Treasurer-Bro. Albert Banik Youth Counselor-Bro. Ed. Kamas Asst. Youth Counselor-Sister Bessie Petr Flag Bearer-Bro. Steven Stanislav Bro. Sid Pokladnik seconded these nominations and these were passed by a show of hands from the membership present.

Selection of site for Fall Meeting: Bro. Robert Dobecka reported that Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood would be honored to host the fall meeting. The membership accepted.

The membership applauded the cooks for doing such a good job on the meal.

Bro. Sid Pokladnik thanked Bros.

John Murphy, and Hugo Kocian and Sister Barbara Jean Hykel for doing such a good job in their offices.

The District III and youth officers were installed.

Sister Wanda Petr thanked Bro. Henry West and the membership for having us today.

Adjournment: Bro. Sid Pokladnik moved that we adjourn seconded by Bro. Otto Hanus and passed by a show of hands from the membership present.

Fraternally, Charlotte Banik Dist. III Secretary

BULLETIN BOARD STATE FIELD MANAGERS' CLASS SCHEDULE (District I) September Wednesday, Sept. 19 — Lodge No. 17, Caldwell, 7:30 p.m.

VkSTNIK The District VI fall meeting will be held Sunday, Sept. 23rd at the American Legion Hall in Bast Bernard. with Lodges 28, East Bernard, and 148, El Maim, hosting the meeting.

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Diamond Jubilee Celebration at Lodge No. 5 41, West The 75th anniversary of Lodge Jaromir No. 54 in West will be observed Sunday, Dec'. 2nd, 1979.

More details later.

SPJST

FEATURES NEW CZECH CULTURAL HERITAGE COURSE AT TEMPLE JUNIOR COLLEGE A new continuing education course in the Czech Cultural Heritage will begin at Temple Junior College on Wednesday evening, September 19.

The course will emphasize the origins, development, and present state of the Czech heritage in Texas. Included will be some information concerning the Czechs in the USA, Europe, and throughout the world.

The course is designed to make Texas Czechs knowledgeable and proud of their heritage, to acquaint non-Czechs with their Czech neighbors, and to prepare anyone for research into any of the many aspects of the rich Czech heritage in Texas.

The class will meet from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. for five consecutive Wednesday evenings, ending on October 17.

Instructor will be Calvin C. Chervenka, and cost of the course will be $14.50 complete.

Registration can be accomplished by calling 817-773-9961-X-66 or by coming early to Room 105 on the first class night.

Instruction in the course will be by lecture, audio-visual presentations, and student participation.

District Meetings The District III fall meeting will be held Sunday, Oct. 7, 1979, at Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood. More details later.

District V fall meeting will be held at Lodge No. 139, Danbury, Oct. 14th, 1979. Details later.

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YOUTH SECTION Youth Activity Calendar Saturday, Sept. 29 — State Royalty; host lodge, Lodge 180, Burleson Details follow in Youth Section.

From The Head Of The Youth Dept.

STATE ROYALTY Lodge No. 180, Burleson Saturday, Sept. 29, 1979 Royalty Competition Schedule 3:30 p.m. — Royalty registration, orientation, and group picture 4:15 p.m. — Royalty lineup; parents of Royal Court sit in reserved seating section 4:25 p.m. — Presentation of Colors and Pledge to the U.S. Flag 4:30 p.m. — Welcome — State Youth Director Response by Lodge 180 President Royal competition — MC'd by 1978 king and queen Remarks by retiring king and queen Introduction of judges Recognition of 1979 Royal Court and their parents Announcement of runners-up Announcement of new king and queen Coronation and robing of new royalty by outgoing king and queen, duke and duchess 'Remarks by king and queen Royalty pictures immediately following during the — BREAK — During the break, supper will be served and preparations completed for Royalty Ball.

7 p.m. — Grand march of entire Royal Court and Coronation Ball (no charge). Music by "Rollin' With The Flow" from Ft. Worth. Royalty Ball, 7 to 11.

For those of you who are not familiar with the location of Lodge 180, here are the directions: Lodge 180 is located just south of and adjacent 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. 1-1/2 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. 2-1/2 miles on service road to Lodge 180.

We are greatly indebted to the officers and members of Lodge 180 for agreeing to host this year's Royalty in their beautiful and spacious facilities, We are looking for a good attendance by the parents and supporters of our youth on this day. Come and enjoy the

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Fraternally, Nick A. Morris, President And Head of the Youth Department

From The Lodge Youth Leaders LODGE NO.6, COTTONWOOD

Dear Readers: The youth club meeting was held September 7th with good attendance.

August 8th the club went to West Rest Home and had a program, danced the Beseda and brought refreshments.

Thursday, August 9th, the youth members were in the West Rodeo Parade.

Our Beseda group danced at the Elm Mott Elementary School talent show for the Jerry Lewis Telethon Muscular Dystrophy August 19th.

Saturday, August 25th, the lodge members, youth club members and their mothers baked kolaches for our Westfest booth. I want to thank each of you for working, donating fruit and other items for our booths.

Our youth club also had a float in the Westfest Parade.

Also on August 25th we had a watermelon cut and birthday party for our Assistant Youth Leader Rose Uptmor and for Georgie Wachsmann.

Sunday, August 26th, several of us attended State YAD at Temple High School; again we came home with winners: Junior of the Year, Darrell Uptmor; Teenage of the Year, Delores Dobecka; Theresa Dobecka won first place in Home Arts and Science and Education in 10-12 age group; Karen Hykel placed first in Home Arts in 13-14; and Damon Perez received first place in Handicraft in 15-17 category. Our Youth Club won second place; we also had ten top point winners and the Scholarship winner was Edward Hykel, Jr. This was the tenth State Scholarship award in the SPJST. We are indeed proud of Edward.

I hope he can use it when he finishes high school. The talent, Beseda performance, craft entries and the meal, all were very good at State YAD. The youth club donated to various charities.

Our club members will be dancing Beseda at the State Fair in Dallas on October 14th.

October 7th is the District III fall meeting at our Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood.

the youth members are selling Christmas cards, knives and other items, so please put your orders in soon.

Our youth club is also collecting Dr. Pepper sodawater caps.

Birthday celebrants for September are: Lillian Perez, Theresa Dobecka, and Robert Lenart, Jr. Edward Hykel brought the cake. Thank you!

Fraternally, Willie Mae Schuetz Youth Leader -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY

Dear Members and Friends: We had a good attendance at our last social game. We had changed the time from Thursday nights at 8 to Tuesday nights, at 7:30 p.m. We want to invite everyone who would like to come and enjoy free popcorn and good fellowship to join us.

Everyone is really looking forward to going to State Royalty; some have never attended and will really enjoy seeing the different awards and entries and having fellowship with the members from various lodges.

We will let everyone know for sure about the youth meeting; we have had to postpone our regular September meeting.

We want to wish each of you an enjoyable week and weekend.

Fraternally, Charlene Bennett Assistant Youth Leader

Letters From The Youth LODGE NO.6, COTTONWOOD

Dear Readers, The District III meeting will be held at our Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood on Sunday, October 7th. I hope everyone will be able to attend. I will see you then.

Fraternally, Karen Hykel Treasurer (9-13-7) -SPJST

LODGE NO.6, COTTONWOOD

Dear Readers, Westfest is overwith and we did real well in our booth. We sold out of everything on both days.

We danced the Beseda at the Westfest program on Saturday, September 1-A and Sunday. September 2nd. There were

a lot of people both days and everyone seemed to have an enjoyable time.

Fraternally, Terry Hykel (9-13-79) -SPJST-

LODGE NO.6, COTTONWOOD

Dear Readers, Our next project will be dancing at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas Sunday, October 14th.

We will go to Six Flags sometime in October.

Fraternally, Lanette Hykel (9-13-79) -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 48, BEYERSVILLE

Dear Members and Friends, The Beyersville SPJST Youth Club No. 48 held their regular monthly meeting Sunday, September 9th, at 4 p.m.

The meeting was called to order by President Nan Pfeiffer. Minutes were read by Secretary Ginger Wuensche, and they were approved as read.

Treasurer's report was given by Jeff Beran.

There was no old business.

Under new business we discussed a social for September. The youth club plans to go roller skating September 23rd. We may take one or two guests along. After roller skating we are going out to eat.

There was no more business to be discussed, so the meeting was adjourned.

Fraternally, Deanna Beran Reporter (9-12-79) -SPJST-

LODGE NO.6, COTTONWOOD

Dear Readers, State Youth Achievement Day was a big success. We came home with a lot of winners. My brother, Eddie Hykel, won the $500 SPJST Scholarship. Teenager of the Year was won by Delores Dobecka and Junior of the Year was awarded to Darrell Uptmor.

In the arts and craft entries, Damon 'erez won first place in Handicraft in 15-17 age group; Karen Hykel placed first in Home Arts in 13-14 age group; and Theresa Dobecka received first place in Science and Education and Home Arts in the 10-12 age division. We were real

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Fraternally, Bobby Hykel (9-13-79) -SPJST-

LODGE

NO. 179, WARRENTON

Dear Members and Friends, We would like to thank Mrs. Massey and Mrs. Wilson for making District I camp at Val Verde so enjoyable and fun time. The craft at this year's camp was enjoyed by everyone and we found it very educational. Thanks, again.

Fraternally, Jeanne Eckermann President (9-13-79) -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 179, WARRENTON

Charlie and Judy Majek have been members for many years. We always have a good time at the youth club meetings. We wish we had more boys and girls to come to our meetings.

Sincerely, Christy Majek (9-8-79) - SPJST-

LODGE NO. 117, ROBSTOWN Dear Readers, August 29th several youth club members and their parents attended the state YAD held in Temple. I won a second place ribbon on my seashell collection. I had a good time and hope to go again next year.

Fraternally, Donald Marek (7) (9-8-79) -SPJST-

Dear Members, State YAD was a great success. Our youth club received the 10th place Youth Club of the Year in the State of Texas. We were very surprised. Thanks to all the people who made State YAD so enjoyable.

Fraternally, (9-13-79) Rhona Eckermann -SPJST-

LODGE

NO. 179, WARRENTON

Dear Readers, Congratulations to all the winners at State YAD. I felt that the day I spent in Temple was very rewarding and enjoyable. It also gave me a chance to see some of my friends I met at camp.

Fraternally, Jeanne Eckermann President (9-13-79)

NO. 179, WARRENTON

Dear Members, We held our annual feast September 9th. The day was enjoyed by all. The Father and Son Band furnished the afternoon entertainment from 2 to 6 p.m. Other activities included a plant walk, sponsored by our Youth Club, social games, cake auction and a sale.

Refreshments were sold throughout the afternoon.

Fraternally, Rhonda Eckermann (9-13-79) -SPJST-

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NO. 79, CORPUS CHRISTI

Dear Readers, I belong to Lodge No. 79. We have our youth club meetings at the new Sokol Hall every second Sunday of the month. I enjoy the meetings very much.

We do a lot of interesting things. I've been a member of SPJST for four years.

My dad, Michael Majek, has been a member all his life; also my sister and brother Cheryl and Charlie Michael III are members.

My grandfather and grandmother

in the pledge.

The secretary read the register and the minutes from the last meeting. The treasurer gave her report and took dues.

We had one visitor, Amy Nickle.

We have two new members, Leslie and Sandra Hines. Welcome to our club!

For our social this month, we are going to Northcross Mall and you will be allowed to enjoy a variety of activities.

We will contact you when we set a date.

State YAD was held August 26th. Our youth club had ten entries and six of those placed. Our scrapbook took first place. Congratulations to all our winners and to all our entrants because all of you are winners.

We will have our ticket sale again this year. We are asking that our youth members donate the prizes this year.

Tickets will be three for one dollar or 50 rents each. Everyone will be required to sell one book.

See you all at our social!

Fraternally, Pam Steger (17) Reporter (9-12-79)

-SPJST-

LODGE

NO. 9, SNOOK

Dear Readers, Lodge No. 9 youth clubbers did real good at State YAD. We came home with three first place winners and three plaques.

Enjoyed visiting with all the youth again from camp and last year's YAD. Our monthly meeting was well-attended. Our hobo dress contest was great fun. Cheryl Schoeneman outdid everyone; she looked great! The crafts were good, too.

Our next monthly meeting will be October 3rd at 7 p.m. Bring a friend.

Fraternally, Jan Schoenemann (9-9-79) -SPJST-

LODGE

NO. 29, TAYLOR

Dear Members and Readers, The Taylor SPJST Youth Club of Lodge No. 29 had their regular monthly meeting Sunday, September 9th.

President David Elliott called the meeting to order. Leslie Jacobson led us

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth, in behalf of our membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the family of our deceased brother, WILLIAM [BILLY] RAY HALE who died at the age of 24, from injuries he suffered in an automobile accident in Huntsville, Texas on Monday, September 3rd, 1979.

Survivors include a daughter, Jerusha Hale of Colorado; father, Bobby J. Roach of Huntsville; brothers, Bobby J. Roach, Jr. of Huntsville, Dennis Roach of Fort Worth, John Roach of Huntsville; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Hoggard of Fort Worth and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Roach of Huntsville, Grapevine.

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Wednesday, September 19, 1979 Graveside services were at 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday at Hoggard Cemetery in Azle, Texas, with Rev. Al Lott officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Shannon's North Funeral Home.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

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

EXPRESSION

OF SYMPATHY

We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 110, Kaufman, Texas offer our sincere sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother FRANK G. URBAN, age 80, who passed away in a Terrell, Texas hospital on August 26th, 1979.

Brother Urban was born in Ennis, Texas on September 3, 1898, the son of the late Frank and Josepha (Naprava) Urban. He grew up in that area and came to Kaufman County in 1909.

He was a member of Jan Rosicky Lodge No. 110 of Kaufman.

His wife, the former Sylvia Griffin, preceded him in death.

He is survived by two brothers, Jerry Urban of Dallas and John Urban of Waxahachie; three sisters, Mary Urban and Lillian Maran, both of San Francisco, California, and Rosie Lee Sladecek of Sherman and a number of nieces and nephews.

Scripture services were held from the Anderson-Clayton Chapel in Terrell, Texas at 7 p.m., with Father D.J. Sullivan in charge.

Funeral services were held at 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday, August 29th from the St. John Catholic Church. Interment was in the Kaufman Cemetery.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Willie Janicek -SPJST-

EXPRESSION

OF SYMPATHY

We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge Jan Rosicky No. 110, Kaufman, offer our sincere sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother HENRY F. BABOVEC, age 74, who passed away August 17, 1979 in Kaufman in his home.

Brother Babovec was born in Cyclone, Texas February 19th, 1905, the son of the late Louis and Anna (Hejl) Babovec.

He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and had lived in Kaufman County most of his life.

He was a member of the SPJST Lodge No. 110 for 48 years, and he was the financial secretary of Lodge 110 for about 20 years.

Brother Babovec was married to the former Ann Pucelik who survives him.

Other survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Helen Matthews of San Antonio; one son, Robert H. Babovec of Kilgore; two sisters, Mrs. Libbie Chupik and Mrs. Alba Hejl, both of Temple; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were William Hejl, Wilton Hejl, Henry Babovec, Albert Lee Babovec, Bob Babovec and Pete Stribling.

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

Resolution Committee: Willie Janicek

ITEMS OF INTEREST RABIES CLIMB Texas Department of Health The Texas Department of Health reported recently that animal rabies cases had climbed to 777 cases so far this year and appeared to be on the way to more than 1,000 cases in 1979.

Dr. Foy L. McCasland, Chief of the Bureau of Veterinary Public Health of the Texas Department of Health (TDH), said the outbreak of rabies "is still going strong wth skunks as the predominant animal affected."

TDH Labdatories have reported 597 positive cases in skunks, 56 in dogs, 35 in bats, 30 in cats, 29 in cattle, 14 in foxes, 11 in horses, three in raccoons and one each in goats and ringtails.

Dr. McCasland urged all parents to warn their school-age children to stay away from stray dogs and cats on the way to and from school and to avoid any wild animal which may appear friendly.

With Texas dove hunter preparing to take to the field, Dr. McCasland extended his warning to hunter. "If any wild animal appears friendly or acts abnormally, it could be a victim of rabies," said Dr. McCasland.

The number of rabies cases in animals this year already has climbed to the third largest number since record-keeping began in 1953. A total of 1,325 cases was reported in 1953 and 1,120 in 1954.

Texas so far this year has been running approximately twice the pace of

last year, when 563 animal rabies were confirmed in the state.

- SPJST-

ON IMMUNIZATION AGAINST DISEASES TO BE COLLECTED HERE

BY CENSUS BUREAU DATA

Local representatives of the Census Bureau will conduct a survey in this area during the week of September 17-22, 1979, to determine to what extent' people have been immunized against selected diseases, Percy R. Millard, Director of the Bureau's Regional Office' in Dallas, announced today.

The survey is conducted throughout the U.S. every year to provide information on immunization against measles, influenza, polio, diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus, rubella, and mumps needed for the administration of health programs geared to disease prevention. The health questions are in addition to those asked in the monthly survey on employment and unemployment conducted nationwide by the Bureau for the U.S. Department of Labor.

The monthly employment survey provides data on conditions in the labor force, prime indicators of the economic health of the country. For example, in July the survey indicated that of the 103.1 million men and women in the civilian labor force, 97.2 million were employed. The Nation's unemployment rate was 5.7 percent, little different from the June rate of 5.6 percent and similar to those which have prevailed since August 1978.

Personal information supplied in the survey is kept strictly confidential by law and the results are used only to compile statistical totals.

-SPJST-

DAN KUBIAK REPORTS

Election Day is not very far away---Nov. 6--- and, you as voters will be asked to approve or reject three proposed Constitutional Amendments.

I strongly urge you to approve them, especially Proposition 3: the Texas Farm and Ranch Security Program.

The 66th Legislature overwhelmingly approved this program to revitalize Texas farm and ranch industries.

Similar to the current Veterans Land Program, the proposed plan will guarantee loans for the purchase of farms and ranches by young families entering the agriculture industry.

Upon approval, $10 million in bonds will be sold to guarantee up to $100 million in farm and ranch loans.

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20 One aspect needs to be clear: state money will not be used to buy land and give it to farmers and ranchers. The state only guarantees the loans.

How will this program aid Texas?

High costs and the unpredictability of ;.agriculture have been driving many Texas farmers and ranchers out of business.

Two to three thousand people leave agriculture each year. Today the average age of the Texas farmer is 59 ° and rising.

And, as cities spread out, farmland and ranchland are developed into subdivisions, shopping centers and other urban projects. Thus, agricultural acreage is permanently taken out of production.

We must save the family farms, and Proposition 3 is an essential protection.

It will enhance the number of family farms and ranches in Texas.

It will make it possible for farmers and ranchers to realize ownership much earlier than present conditions allow.

Few individuals can afford the high down payment of farm and ranch loans, which now average 29 percent.

Consequently, much land is being bought up by large agriculture corporations.

The value of this program, which I cosponsored with some 10 other legislators, is reflected in the fact that it drew some support from all of the political factions in the Legislature, and is backed by several farm, ranch, banking and labor groups.

However, next month's election turnout is predicted to be light in the rural areas, and heavier in the urban areas. City dwellers may have the decisive vote in this matter crucial to rural residents.

Proposition One revises the jurisdiction and terms of notaries public.

Proposition Two provides for legislative review of rulemaking by executive department agencies.

I will discuss these two amendments during the next two weeks.

—SPJST--

George ack

eekend visit

Photos by Beanie Cammack We can testify that in the Westfest,' Czechoslovakia and Texas come osether in, a -celebration matched by few elitotkftfolandloot

Jt's a topsy-turvy world — but a world of grace and beauty.

Sokol clubs started in Czechoskroakia and spread to Czech people in the United States more than 100 years ago. Their slogan is "A sound mind in a sound body." Gymnastics is a part of their program for boys and girls. These are three Sokol gymnasts from the Fort Worth Sokol club. Numerous Sokol exhibitions were a feature at the Westfest.

And we saw enough of West to know

that its claim to being the year-around Czech capital of the state would be hard to dispute 'tenter- ring- at the-Westfest was a t circus tent with a floor. Several wand were under the tent at all times and often it seemed that most *re dancing to the polka music.

Six bands — probably the top polka bands in Texas — played during the two days. Vrazels' Polka Band of Buckholts, Texas, was playing as we stepped Wider the tent.

"Waltz time," the leader was saying Anti the band swung into "The Flying atoms Waltz."

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We were tote tnat about live years ago Vrazels' band was chosen as the top

U.S. polka band for competition in Austria.

Vrazels' was followed by a San Antonio area family band Bonnie and I have heard several times and feel sentimental about — Joe Patek's band from Shiner.

But the traditional Czech cultural eveata.aurpassed all the Westfest.

They, too, were held under a tent with a wooden floor and a sound and music system. There was a grandstand for spectators just outside the tent.

There were more than 20 cultural events on the two day pr .

One of the most unusual was the Rev. John J. Socha of Burleson singing songs in the Slovakian and very rare Wendish languages.

But most events were Beseda dan and exhibitions by Sokol gymnasts.

Rudy Sefcik was master of ceremonies for the Czech cultural events, assisted by David Kolar. Both live in West. They are co-hosts for two popular Czech radio shows on stations in Hillsboro and Waco-Marlin.

Mr. and Mrs. Sefcik add another thing o West's claim as Czech capital of Texas. They are with the Czech fraternal and insurance organization SPJST. For it they publish "Vestnik," in Czech and English.

The Beseda dance event Bonnie and I saw could not have had more color and rhythm.

There were 16 couples, all in. Czech costumes. There were two groups, the West High School "Historians" and the

Wednesday, September 19, 1979 dancers from Abbott, Texas. Both groups dance the Moravian Beseda.

"The Beseda is the Czech national dance," Sefcik said "There are three types of Reseda dances — Ceska, Moravian and Slovakian. Each goes back to a different Czech area.

The hour-long dance program was exceptionally lively — much twirling, much rhythm enlivened by shouts by the men during the liveliest passages.

The exhibition by the Sokol gymnasts was both amazing and appealing. It was a reminder of the gymnastic competition seen on TV during the Olympic& Bonnie and I saw a group of about 10 boys and girls — most in their upper teens — from Fort Worth. They were coached by Jerry Milan.

Their tumbling was fantastic. One tall, slender young man must be of international caliber. Some of the girls were not far behind, including one little girl in her lower teens or younger.

Before Hitler marched and Stalin counter-marched, Czechoslovakia was one of the world's model democracies.

Sete& pointed out that today the Sokol organization is modeled on that democracy.

"In Sokol it matters not if you are a millionaire's son or daughter or the son or daughter of a poverty family," he said.

"Then there's its philosophy of unselfishness.

"Its motto is — No personal glory — No personal gain. Or as it is said in Czech: "Ni slava — Ni zisk."

Sokol clubs historical Wherever there are Czechs, there are Sokol clubs.

While they are more than athletic clubs, athletics, particularly gymnastics are an important part of the program.

A university professor in Prague, Czechoslovkia, came up with the idea in 1862. His philosophy was to develop in young people "a sound mind in a sound body.'

Sokol means "falcon." It was chosen as the club's name because the falcon is graceful, courageous, famed for its flying acrobatics.

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The first Sokol club was formed in St. Louis in 1865.

In 1965, the U.S. post office issued a commemorative stamp honoring the centennial of Sokol in the United States.

The Westfest kicked off with a fine parade. The Czech costumes and many flowers added to its beauty.

No parade grand marshal could match the one the Westfest had.

She was 94-year-old Mrs. Rudolph Netnecek. She, was wearing a flower "halo" as she rode in the parade.

Later in the day Bonnie and I, accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. Ed H. Grimm, went to her home.

The four of us sat in the large, airy kitchen of the home Mrs. Nemecek has lived in for 75 years and talked.

What a lively woman she is with a fine sense of humor!

The 94-year-old woman still drives her Chevrolet. As she has done for years, every morning last school year she got up early, took some of her great-grandchildren to Mass and then dropped them off at school. has great-great She nine grandchildren and another on the way."

Mrs. Nemecek is a volunteer worker at a West nursing home and helps with the senior citizens lunch and other programs.

"Mother is a great bingo player," her daughter says. "She plays three nights a week without fail. She even helps senior citizens play bingo — and you should hear her cry out 'Bingo!'

"And she plays a great game of '42'." *** One of the most wonderful things about the Westfest is the costumes.

Women and girls of all ages dress in particularly beautiful costumes. Many come front Czechoslovakia Mrs. HolasA was wearing a costume that her husband had bought her in Czechoslovakia.

Maxine Sefcik, whose husband, Rudy, was master of ceremonies for Czech cultural events, had a striking costume.

"My husband gave me this as a 25th anniversary present," she said. "It was handmade by an 80-year-old lady in Czechoslovakia.

Apron "She sent it to us piece by piece as each piece was finished. It took her a year and a half. It took her all winter to make the apron."

Bonnie picked two pretty young girls, Betty Sykora and Jenny Rejcek, from the crowded dance floor for a photograph. Betty was asked about her beautiful hand-beaded vest.

"It was brought from Czechoslovakia by either my grandmother or my greatgrandmother," she said.

Jenny was asked about her pretty vest.

"I made mine last night," she said with a smile.

We were given much help at the information and hospital booth by two volunteers — sisters who are members of the well-known Nemecek family of West.

They are Mrs. Marie Nemecek Jerabek and her younger sister, Mrs Christine Nemecek Hruska. To be ready for family visitors, the elder sister, who will be 80 in December, made 14 dozen kolaches the day before.

Their three brothers own and operate a widely known West institution — Nemecek's market. It was founded by their father, Ernest, in 1896. Ernest Nemecek came — as did other members of the family — to the United States from Czechoslovakia.

Nemecek's Market is another reason why West may well be the year-round Czech capital of Texas.

Market We went to the market about 9:30 a.m. Saturday. You never saw a place selling as much Czech sausage and other meats.

Back of the market is the meat processing plant. Ernest Svrcek took us on a tour of it. Most of the curing and preparation is by old-time Czech recipes.

It is a far cry from Ernest's little meat market of 1896.

There are such things as a machine that stuffs 1,000 pounds of sausage an hour — a smoking room where an automated furnace burns wet hickory chips — cooking rooms, — a spice room with great barrels of spices, some from Zanzibar — a freezer where the temperature dips to 20 degrees below zero.

Bonnie and I talked with Raymond and Ed Nemecek at the market and at their big stand on the Westfest grounds.

"We made 26,000 pounds of sausage this week," Raymond told us.

"We have about 3,500 pounds of one type of sausage on the grounds. It is a tradition Czech pork sausage called "Klobase."

He then showed us another type of sausage.

"We call it "West Special" but it was "Debrecinky" to the old-timers who ate it in Czechoslovakia," he said.

"Debrecin is a town in Hungary famous for this sausage."

We visited another "institution", the Village Bakery, and talked with its owner — town druggist, dress shop owner and historian, Wendell Montgomery.

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Traditional Czech costumes and much use of flowers gave the Westfest parade both a foreign flavor and unusual beauty. Few Texas heritage celebrations match the Westfest in the number of people dressed in

Bakery In addition to telling us about the Westfest, W. Eugene Lednicky, its Chairman, told us about Nemecek's Market and the Village Bakery when he invited us.

"I founded the bakery in 1951, almost. on a dare," Montgomery told us, "I believe it was the first bakery to bake only traditional Czech food in Texas. It may still be the only one."

When you say "Czech" — you say "Kolache." The kolache is the most traditional of all Czech food. It is a stuffed roll.

The bakery listed these kolaches — apple, apricot, peach, cherry, prunes, cottage cheese, pineapple and cinnamon.

Then a specialty is klobasniky, .a

kolache stuffed with sausage. Another specialty is buchta. a coffee cake.

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the traditional festival dress of the old country. Most girls and women wore a circlet of flowers in their hair a beautiful "halo" effect.

And there were fat loaves of whole wheat and rye bread — the rich rye almost black.

The bakery has old pictures of other Czech mementoes in cases on the wall.

There was a Czech cookbook observing its centennial — published in 1879.

Tongue twister sentence The Czechs have a popular "tongue twister."

"Sire prst slu-z krk."

They report it is as hard to say as "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers" is in English.

A man wearing it on his T-shirt at the Westfest reports it means "Stick your finger down your throat."

There is a reason why it is such a tongue twister.

It is a sentence without a vowel

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The all-Czech language newspaper, "Hospodar," was moved from Omaha, Neb., to the town of West, Texas, in 1924. The man who brought it to West is Joe Holasek.

Though he retired in 1973, the paper is still published in West. It circulates in more than

a dozen foreign countries — including 3,500 copies going to Czechoslovakia. Mr and. Mrs. Holasek are shown here at the Westfest. This beautiful dress is one he bought for her in Czechoslovakia.

San Antonio EXPRESS-NEWS•

PODPORA LIDSKOST BRATRSTVI (*) Ceski cast Ciedni organ Slovanske Podporujici Jednoty Statu Texas, zaloiene roku 1897 ROCNIK 67 CiSLO 38

OD* DOPISOVATELI Tak Victims Andka Houdkovit.

Pied t9dnem v Ennis se stala tragicka sraika dvou aut asi fig a pitl mile od tnesta na highway 34. V jednom autu byly dve jinonarodovkyne pi. Dellie Culver a pi. Patricia Lightfoot a v druhem byla mlada 17 lets krajanka sl.

Allison Hejnova. Vgechny byly hodne porane'ne ale snad nejhtife je v tom to mlada krajanka a nachazi se v nemocnici v Corsicana ye velmi vainem stavu. Je to smutna zpriva, kterou Cloy& nerad slygi a upfimne pfejeme v gem aby se pozdravily. Si. Hejnova jest dcerou George Hejnov9ch, vnuekou pi. Karoliny Jareshove a pravnuekou pi. Annie Hejnove. Take zesnul Joe B. Hejn9 byl str9cem p. George Hejn9ho. Clovek aby byl pofad na straii nebot' nevi co kde na nej ceka.

V Ennis sl. Theresa E. Trojaelova obdriela minul9 mesic doktorat zvefolekargtvi z A and M. university, kde byla velmi v9znaena a znamenita studentka.

S!. Trojaekova jest dcerou manielit Wesley J. Trojaekov9ch a vnuekou pi.

Annie TrojaCkove, vgichni v Ennis.

Mlada lekafka nastoupi sviij fifad ye Ferguson Veterinary nemocnici ye Pasco, Washington v polovici zafi. Gratulujeme mlade krajance a pfejeme mnoho dspechu v jejim oboru a hlavne zdravi.

Dne 8 zak maniele John Slovakovi oslavili 60. v9roei manielstvi v dosti jegte dobrem zdravi, a jiste jim kaid9 pfeje toho vzacneho *del, nebot' malokdo se dokje i toho 50, jubileum. Pi. Slovakovi byla rozena Jankova a pfijela s rodiel a sourozenci z Moravy jako male del/CAW).

Napfed zili blizko West a pozdeji se pfestehovali do Dallas kde iiji jii hodne dlouho. Pi. Slovakovi byla jedna ze etyfech sester Jankov9ch (tai mely dva bratry) ktera dosud je provdani—dve jsou vdovy a jedna zemfela. A bratra dobfe zname. Jsem velice povdeena pi.

Olsowske (jeji sestfe) ze me tuto zpravu sdelila protoie vim, ze to bude krajan9

19. zaii 1979 zajimat. Zname maniele Slovakovi velmi davno a vkly je radi vidime a upfimne pfejeme jegte mnoho let ye zdravi. Slovikovi jsou mnoholeti elenove radu 84. Maji syna a dceru pi. Christine Zichovou ye Ft. Worth.

Take musim sdelit, Ze me pi. Olsowska Iadala ie az budu psit zda bych jejim jmenem nepodekovala p. Jan Karasovi z Houstonu za ten pekn9 clank o tom Host9ne, kter9 mel nedavno ye Vestniku i v Naginci. Ona fekla, ie ji to velice zajimalo neb si pamatuje, ie kdy byla ditetem na Morava, ze mnozi krajane tehdy chodili na ty poute na Host9n.

Take chtela abych touto cestou mu sdelila, ie jestli neco vi o poutnim miste Czestochowa v Polsku, ie aby o tom neco napsal. Rekla, ze jeji otec nei odjel do Ameriky, ie sal na pout' do toho mista v Polsku aby si vyprosil gt'astnou cestu za more. Pi. Olsowska jest tai elenkou fadu 84.

Dnes rano noviny sdelovaly, ie malt tyden start' Ira Eugene White, kter9 se narodil v zapadnim Texasu a vaIil jen jednu libru a 6 unci zemfel v nemocnici v Denton, Tx., Jelikoi se narodil asi 3 mesice pfedeasne byl ye vainem stavu a vojensk9 helikopter ho rychle pfevez1 do Denton, a tfeba lekafi a o getfovatelky se vgemoine snaiili jej zachranit, piece zesnul. Byl pfilig malt a nevyvinut9 aby mohl to pfeiit.

Minul9 tyden me volal p. Richard Schindler ze statu Georgia, ie je na obchodni ceste a stavil se v na gem meste a chtel si trochu pohovofit nebot' se zname jii hodne dlouho, kdy pied lety navgtivil Polka Festival v Ennis. On je obchodni cestujici a easto jezdi po nagi Americe. Rekl me, ze volal na Kankrlikovi ale ie se jich nemohl dovolat a postal pozdray. Pan Schindler pochazi z Ceskoslovenska a je zde jii vice jak 25 let.

Take pi. Jifina KuCerova z Alabamy, ktera je dobfe znama v Ennis nebot' mnoho let jezdi na nag Polka festival, me psala, ie jeji maniel byl nedavno nemocen na ledvinov9 kamenek a dosti vytrpel ale nyni pry jiz je lepgi. Pfejeme mu hodne zdravi do dalgich let. Pani

KuCerova minila letos jet se podivat na pfatele a pfibuzne na Moravu ale nemoc jejiho maniela ji to znemoinila. Snad zas se ukaie pfigtim rokem na enniske oslave jako vidy—aspoii doufame. Znam9 herec Jerry Lewis vIdy kaZd9rm rokem poiada tak zvan9 "telethon" pfi kterem sbira penize na nemoc zvanou Muscular Dystrophy, kterou jsou postiieni mnozi lide a jsou odkazani na koleekovou iidli.

Letos ja to bylo po etrnacte co fidil program a vybralo se vice jak 30 dolarn na v9zkum proti nemoci. Take 5.let9 hoch Daniel W. Ashcraft ze Cincinnati mel ugetfino $67.31 v centech na ten (feel a hodlal to darovat ale negt'astnou nahodou pfigel o iivot dfive nei se to mohlo scat, a tak jeho otec daroval ty penize na jeho pamatku po jeho smrti.

Blizko hranic Kalifornie a Nevada (nedaleko znameho CJdoli smrti Death Valley se nachazi stars borovice druhu "bristlecone" ktera je jii pry' 4600 let stars a jmenuji ji Methuselah. Je jen 30 stop vysoka nebot' tyto stromy velice pomalu rostou, nebot' podnebi tam neni pfilig pfiznive. Je tam gpatna zem a velice melka, kamenita a deite jen asi 12 ilia za rok. Ale tyto borovice jsou otuiile a kaid9 musi se divit, ze je neco tak stareho a jegte to Zije. Je to zazrak a gkoda, ze je to daleko a nemiliem to videt!

V nedeli 9. zafi meli u fadu 84 peknou oslavu zvanou Czechfest a pfitelkyne me sdelila, ze navgteva byla obrovska. Take pry obed byl velice dobr9 a kaid9 se mel dobfe. My bohuhi,--jsme nemohli bjrt tentokrate pfitomni ale jsme velice radi, ze vgechno se jim vydafilo, neb v ge takove vidy (la praci a starost. Take jsem se di nyni dovedela, ze p. Anton Kartous se nedavno podrobil operaci a v ge dobfe dopadlo a zas ui pry' byl pfitomen na oslave u fadu 84, kde on je tai elenem.

Pfejeme mu hodne zdravi nadale.

Na televizi nam ukazovali, ze zde v Dallas si zafidili novjr celni afad pro importovane zboZi z cizich zemi a nyni to nemusi jit pies Houston. Amerika by rada zv9 gila odbyt nageho pfebyteeneho zboii pies more a snad se ji to podafi.

Ve sttedu 19. zati 1979 Vgak guverner Clements byl nedavno v nekolika cizich zemi a vyslovil se, ie oeekava ve gi odbyt vklieeho a my zas odkoupime od nich leccos. Tak to musi jit, jestli mame pokraCovat kupfedu, ano?

Prave co dopisuji clanek me volala pi.

Vlasta Barber, ie ona a jeji mantel odjiideji ve stfedu 12. zafi Braniff letadlem do New Yorku a pak odtud do Holandska kde se zdrii nekolik dni a potom pojedou do Ceskoslovenska kde ona ma pfibuzne v Praze a v Horaid'ovicich u Pisktt. Na zpateeni ceste se pak zastavi (v Copenhagen v Dinsku a pobydou si nejak9 den, Celkem se pry' zdrii asi tfi t9dny na dovolene a v fijnu pfijdou me pak fici o sve testa. Prejeme pfijemn9 pobyt a gt'astnou cestu zas domit k nam do Texasu.

V novinach byla zprava, ze jestli si nekdo mysli, ze cena masa je vysoka, aby porovnali si ceny vgelijakeho koieni: bobkor9 list stoji $159.20 za libru; kmin je $29.76; chili praiek $20.64; mleta skofice $28.64; ce19 hfebieek $25.44; mlety hrebieek $19.52; mlet9 zazvor $27.04; mlet9 muKkat $12.69; such kopr $20.64. Kdo nejake kofeni kupuje, tak jiste poznal, ze ceny nyni jsou daleko vetgi net kdysi bkvaly. Kdyi jsme bydleli pied lety v Corpus Christi tak jsme dostali bobkov9 list zdarma, nebot' tam rostl na divoko a bylo ho dost pro kaideho.

sti a sice ranni bude od 10:30 do 12 hodin. Hlavnim rednikem bude Robert Folsom, mayor mesta. DalIasi a pti programu bude udinkovat manly dallasky Cooky koncertni orchestr titan br. Sid Pokladnikem.

Take v tomto Case bude zvolen kral a kralovna Ceskeho dne, nejstarai z ptitomnych a take mantele nejdela spolu ijici, vaichni must bYti deskeho pavodu a plakety jim budou odevzdany psi odpoiednim pro gramu. P11 dobre hudbe v poledne blade vain maim si koupiti dobre dlo a piti a moanost koupiti to same bude cele odpoledne.

Odpoledne bude parada pravych deskych kroja, hudba dobrYch har_ monikata a bade i moinost si zatanditi pti zname Czech Harvester Orchestra od 4:00 hodin do 6:00 veCer. Mimo tohoto hlavniho programu v Band Shell trvajiciho cely den budou jeate tti dalAi programy, kat dy jednu hodinu dlouhy a site na tfech rtiznYch mistech jako v letech minulYch, a site ad 12 do jedne na jeviAti v talc zvanem "Women's Building", od 2:30 do 3:30 sokolsky program pted Hall of State a od 3:30 do 4:30 na jeviati (kdysi Mobil) pted tou ohromnou postavou "Big Tex." To by sebralo moe mista podrobne popsat naA bo--SPJSThaty program, ale katdy navAtevnik p11 vstupu do Band Shell obOZNAMEN1 CESKE VEREJNOSTI dai jako kaidYm rokem podrobne Nezapomerite na 39. Ceskoslovensky popsany program celeho dne a paDen na vYstave statu Texas v Dal- matni stuhu. las v 'laden dne 14. tijna 1979. JaVYbor deskYch bratrokYch spolka ko v loni talc i letos bude katolicki, z Dallaskelio okoli timto zve celY Ceske, mae, ktera zadne v devet hoTexas a sousedni staty aby se pkidin rano v ptizemi "Hall or State" budovy. Tentokrate, ale to mae bu- ali pobavit, podati ruku starYm de sloutena biskupem. Take pti to znamym a udelati nova znamosti mAi bude zpivat Cooky pevecky sou- a uvideti krasnY program. Buda to bar, sloteny a Clena okolnich sou- stat za to! Ponevadt na g vYbor bora. Tuto mAi bude sloutit Biskup vady se snail vypracovati program, John Motskovsky z Galveston a po- ktery je nejen zabavny, ale tak mahat mu budou, Biskup Thomas kulturne vyspely a to take prof nam statni vystava cta nyin band, Tschoepe a Dallas a Msgr. John Shell a jeAte tri dalAi jeviate pro Hanadek z La Grange. nat program, ktery je vady s vel' hem ptijat americkou Hlavni a pestrY program zaone v kYm aspec 10:30 rano v talc avane 'amid vetejnosti. TEDY NA SHLEDANOU Shell", ktera se nachazi na rohu V DALLAS V NEDELI 14. ittJNA. Forest a Second Avenue, nebo z Prosime Vas take noste naae krasvystavitte se je moino tam dostati ne Ceske kroje.

Bob Zvolanek, dopisovatel podia rybnika, kde plavou kadeny.

SPJST Zde bude veselo, hudba_ alle y a tanec at do aesti hodin veder. Take zde brzy rano bude maim dostati kavu a dobre kolade. v Band Shell bude program rozdelen na dve Ca-

25 VLASTA JAVORICKA se narodila dne 25. btezna 1890 ve Studene jako tivti dite obvodniho lekate Dr. Josefa BareAe. Jeji dva sourozenci byli znadne starAi a mestejne jako rodiCe, rozhodujici vliv ma, prosttedi, v nerat nejmlad of dite vyrastala a pomahali formoviat sklony a navyky, ktere aptsobily_ Ze male, Matenka jia jako Bite protivala romanticke ptibehy ye ova, fantazii, ktere se pak pazdeJi utvately jako namety na povidky a romany.

Do akoly chodila v miste a do pozdniho veku s povdekeni, vzpominala na uCitele, kteti ji utvrzovan v neochvejne lasce k vlasti, k historii deskeho naroda, vedli k sadovosti a vile v dobro, spravedlnest a lidskost, poctivost a zbotnosk Byla as zatvrzele yarn& svemu rocliati a prakticky jen opustila s vYjimkou let 1912 - 1916, kdy proila v narozeni dalgich dvou deti a neaspech v hmotnem zabezpedeni v Tignove. Vratila se pak do Studene, kde se doclkala pievratu a obdobi nedostatku vlivem neaamestnanosti sveho mans. a bratra, kteki po navratu z valky nemohli nalezt zamestnini.

V to dobe ji byla vitanou vzpru hou duAevni a pomoci hmotnou sku teenost ae jeji povidky naaly ttplatneni v nekolika Casopisech a pak at zadal narestat zajem o jeji literarni Cinnosti u nakladatela.

Tim ovAem nastal kolotoC, ve kte rem ails. cllouha leta. Pede o rodinu, ktera se znadne rozrostla — vychovala nest deti — a hodiny psani a Cathy (ptedevAim dasne

rano — vet% ast sveho van vstavala po Ctvrte hodine rano a veder, kdy uti deti spaly) byly napini

jejiho dne.

Psani bylo jejim hlavnim tamest nanim a konidkem. Vitala Caste a hojne navatevy lidi, kteti se domnivali, ge jejich aivotni ptibeh je talc ojedinely a zajimavY, ae je potfeba jej zvetejnit, kteti by radi Cetli svaj ptibeh zpracovany -zkuAenou rukou, ale ukryty do anonymity, dale lidi_ ktell by ra.di v ptibehu, ktery se tteba ani prilis ne drtel pravdy, Cetli skryty utak proti sousedovi, ktereho nemeli rad', ptitom vAa.k Casto krotila espeAne Molt prornarneneho Casa a byla laskave. a pozorna jako vady.

Celkem za tivot napsala 147 po-

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26 yidek, romaxya a drobnYch prat, z nicht vetsina byla yydana tiskem a jejicht rukopisy jsou uloteny Pamatniku narodniho pisemnictvi v Prate. NepokouSela se delat velkou literaturu. Psala o drobnYch dech, hlavne na vesnici, o jejich tivotech trapenich a iispeaich, pro drobne lidi a hied:61a na to, aby z ptedeteneho vzealo poteaeni a kladne naudeni.

Meth, neottesitelnou diiveru v dobro lidi, dovedla omluvit katcleho, i lidi, kteti k ni nebyli dobki, i ty. kteki vedome a zamerne jejim drahSrm. Vedla sve deti a mnoho deti cizich, Mere se k ni ta.hly pro poha.dky, jet dovedla zna menite vypravovat, k poctivosti, Yernosti ., zak-adovosti a obeanske sluanosti a radovala se, kdy se jeji dilo datilo. Neznala co je ze..§t' a netoutila po pomste. Ktest'anske nastaveni druhe tvale bylo pro ni zasadou, hluboka, zboknost pottebbou.

A 11de ji meli radi, chodili za ni, pkichazeli„ pkijitdeli jednotlive, ale ve skupinach. Casto ptijel autobus nayateynikii a to rnela velikou radost. I hudba pkijela a zahrali ji pod okny. Navatevy ptichazely pak, kdy tit velice malo videla, kdy ut nedovedla tak pozorne poslouchat a talc dokonale hostit a bavit navtIevy, i tehdy, kdy ut ji pa met' nesloutila a ptedmet hovoru se zatil na minimum.

Pak opustila "svcu drahou Studenou" podruhe. To do nemocnice (po vice net 70 let nepoznala stavni eaettovani) a pak do atulku, nebot' jeji sta y vytadoval soustavnou odbornou peel. Vratila se vb,k velice brzy a to ut jen k trvalemu odpodinku. Ptala s1 bYt ulotena v zemi ktera ji byla tak draha jako lidi, kteii tu zili, snad doufala, to ji bude lehkou.

Za rodinu Vlasty Javoticke Marie itihova - SPJST -

Ume se iiesky Let Us Study Czech Lekce etvrta — The Fourth Lesson Read the following exercises and words out LOUD with your parents or friends.

Where are you Kam jdete? going? neni demo, The pupil is not at home.

Mam Mad. I am hungry Co je to?

What is that?

Co je tote?

What is this?

Slovnieek — Vocabulary zahrada — garden Oro — pen zak - pupil kde — where (no action involved) kam — where to (whither — with action) ne — no mapa — map hlad — hunger tabak — tobacco banks — bank mlada — young (f) stars — old (fem.) a —and ale — but ;kola — school doma — at home pojci• sem — come bere jsem — I am Mluvnice — Grammar 1. Conjugation of the verb BYTI -'to be" 1st person — jsem, I am 2nd person — jsi, you are 3rd person — je, he, she or it is Plural 1st person — jsme, we are

2nd person — jste, you are 3rd person — jsou, they are 2. The Demonstrative Adjectives The demonstrative adjective "this" is translated in Czech by ten, to, tato, and toto, TENTO is always used with masculine nouns; TATO with feminine and TOTO with neuter nouns.

3. The Personal or Subject Pronouns Singular 1st person — ja, I 2nd person ®- ty, you.

3rd person — on, he ona, she ono, It 1st person — my, we 2nd person — vy, you 3rd person — oni, they (Masc.) ony, they (fem.) ona, they (Neuter) 1. Copy the expressions and voc. abulary into a notebook and memorize them.

2. Memorize the conjugation of bYti "to be".

3. Classify the nouns that are given in the vocabulary as to their gender.

4. Place the correct demonstrative adjective tento, tato, toto, before each noun in the vocabulary.

Get your friends or parents to help you with the pronunciation.

Do them together. Clip and save each lesson, and compile them into notebook form, if you desire. Set aside a regular time each week for the study of these lessons.

Read the following verse together, and see if you can translate it.

Poha dka Proe maminko, se chveje ta bila?

Posloucha,, co si ptaci povidaji.

Co, matko, si ptaci povidaji?

Jak pod yeeerem je vila postragila.

A jak je vila postragila?

Honila bilou holubieku v Proo honila bilou holubie'ku v hag?

Byla by se ji v anti utopila.

Jak by se ji v tfini utopila?

Chtela tam zobnout hvezdu spadlou z nebe.

Zdat, mann°, tu h yezdu vylovila?

To nevim, dite — ale kdyi zas k het ta vila tiskla bi;ou holubici, tu zlibala ji tak, jak ted' ja tehe' J.V. -11SPJ8T--

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Wednesday, September 19, 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 I) September Wednesday, Sept. 19 — Lodge No. 17, Caldwell, 7:30 p.m.

Lodge No. 4, Hallettsville Sunday, Sept. 16—Lodge meeting.

2 p.m. at the Grant Bldg.

— SPJST — Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood Friday, Sept. 21 — Social Saturday, Sept. 22 — Seith-Simonson wedding reception — SPJST — Lodge No. 13, Dime Box Saturday, Sept. 22 — People's Choice Saturday, Sept. 29 — O'Neal Bros.

(Effective Sept. 8 only 700 tickets will be sold) SPJST —

Lodge No. 15, Buckholts Family game night every Tuesday at 7:30 p. m.

SPJST —

Lodge No. 18, E/gin Saturday, Sept. 22 — Vrazels Saturday, Sept. 29 — Closed Sunday, Sept. 30 — Battle of the bands and B-B-Q lunch; Donnie Wavra and the Hi-Liters, Red Ravens; Jodie Dubec; Fabulous Six (2-10 p.m.)

Saturday, Oct. 6 — Country Sounds Saturday, Oct. 13 — Fabulous Six Saturday, Oct. 20 — Debonaires Sunday, Oct. 21 — Battle dance; Cloverleaf Orch. vs. Joe Patek, 4-10 Tuesday, Oct. 23 — Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. .27 — Annual Chili Supper and Fall Festival SPJST —

Lodge No. 24, Cyclone (Flag Hall) Saturday, Sept. 22 — Debonaires Saturday, Sept. 29 — Rosebud homecoming; m/b Roy Robins (Dress Regulations: Drew; and pantsuits for women -- men: no blue Jeans )

Lodge No. 25, Ennis Saturday, Sept. 22 — The Country Boys Saturday, Sept. 29 — Harold Strand Orch.

Saturday, Oct. 6 — Westernaires and Country Playboys Saturday, Oct. 20 — American Sunrise Lodge meetings held every second Wednesday of each month.

(Dress code enforced) — SPJST

anniversary Saturday, Oct. 27—Mikuda-Mynar wedding celebration — SPJST —

Lodge No. 29, Taylor Saturday, Sept. 29 — Fritz Hodde — SPJST — Lodge No. 35, Elk Saturday, Sept. 22 ®- Felix and The Country Sensations Saturday, Sept. 29 — Johnnie Bradshaw's Centex Playboys Saturday, Oct. 6 — Country Combo Saturday, Oct. 13—Country Combinations Saturday, Oct. 20 — Starlites Saturday Oct. 27 — Casuals

EVERY SUNDAY — GAME NIGHT. 7 p.m.

SPJST —

Lodge No. 38, Kovar Sunday, Oct. 14 — Lodge meeting Sunday, Nov. 11 — Lodge meeting and election of officers Sunday, Dec. 9 — Lodge meeting and installation of officers Friday, Dec. 21 — Dance; music by Lee Roy Matocha — SPJST — Lodge No. 39, Bryan Saturday, Sept. 29 — Blue Vest — SPJST — Lodge No. 47, Seaton Tuesday, Sept. 25 — Choral practice, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 22 — Der Rhein Steins Saturday, Sept. 29 — Davis-Brageweitz wedding—(Gilbert Kautz) Saturday, Oct. 6 — Jerry Haisler and The Melody Five Saturday_ Oct. 13 — Harold Strand Orchestra Saturday Oct:20 — Fritz Hodde and The Fabulous Six Saturday, Oct. 27 — J. C. Whatley and the Rhythm Kings (Dress Policy: Ladles — dresses only; Men — Dress pants only.

— SPJST

Lodge No. 54, West Saturday, Sept. 29 — Nors wedding celebration Saturday, Oct. 6 — Wedding anniversary Saturday oct. 20 — 50th wedding

Lodge No. 66, Waco (Linden Hall) Saturday, Sept. 22 — Casuals Saturday, Sept. 29 — Jerry Haisler and The Melody Five Saturday, Oct. 6 — The Moods Saturday, Oct. 13 — Casuals Saturday, Oct. 20 — Jody Mikul.

Orch.

Saturday, Oct. 27 — Jimmy Nemec SPJST —

Lodge No. '74, Lovelady Saturday, Sept. 22 — American Sunrise Saturday, Sept. 29 — The Misfits Saturday_ Oct. 6 — Crockett Westerneers Lodge meeting, Monday, Oct. 8 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 13 — Night Time Friends Saturday, Oct. 20 — Country Coinbinations Saturday, Oct. 27 — Music Masters GAME NIGHT EVERY THURSDAY. 7:30 p.m.

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

Lodge No. 79, Corpus Christi Majek Orch.

Saturday, Oct. 6 Thursday, Oct. 11 — Lodge meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 20 — Pavelka Band — SPJST — Lodge No. 80, Holland Saturday, Sept. 22 — The Moods Saturday, Oct. 6 — The People's Choice Saturday, Oct. 20 — Casuals Sunday, Oct. 21 — RVOS Annual meeting Saturday, Oct. 27 — Moods SPJST —

Lodge No. 88, Houston Saturday, Sept. 22 — Knights of Dixie Friday, Sept. 28 — The Telstars Saturday, Sept. 29 — Joe Patek Social every Thursday night at 8 p.m Supper served from 5 to 8 p . m . Breakfast is served at our Friday and Saturday night dances and at all special dances.

— SPJST —

Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth Saturday, Oct. 6 — KJT KJZT dance; Bill Kucera Orchestra Sunday, Oct. 7 — Monthly meeting 1 p.m. (special time) Thursday, Oct. 11 — Ladies Circle

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meeting, 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, Oct. 13 — 4th Degree KC dance; Bill Kucera Orchestra Saturday, Nov. 3 — St. George Church Harvest Dance Saturday, Nov. 10 — St Thomas Church dance .

SPJST — Lodge No, 130 Dallas & Sokol Zizka Saturday, Sept. 22—Harold Strand Saturday , Oct. 20 — Polka Patriots (Dress Code: Women — dresses, evening pantsuits Men — coats, leLlur• Suits, Shirts ins ide trousers; no blue jeans.)

— SPJST-Lodge No. 133, San Antonio

Sunday, Oct. 21 — Lodge meeting, 2 p.m., at 1505 S. Gevers SPJST

Lodge No. 142, Houston Sunday, Oct. 7 — Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

SPJST —

Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth Saturday, Sept. 22 — St. Paul's Men's Club dance Saturday_ Oct. 13 — Jerry Max Lane Sunday, Nov. 11 — Lodge meeting, 3 p.m.

GAMS NIGHT each Friday, 7:30 v.

— SPJSTLodge No. 170, Lake Jackson

Tuesday, Sept. 25 — Lodge quarterly meeting at McKay Real Estate office in Clute, 7 p.m.

— SPJST-Lodge No. 172, Pasadena Saturday, Sept. 22 — City Polka Boys Saturday, Oct. 6 — Joe Young Saturday, Oct. 20 — Julius Tupa Reg. lodge meetin g , 2nd Wednesday of each month Dances 9 p . m. to 1 km Socials every Thursday, 8 p , m, , and Saturday at 2 p.m Lodge location: 911 111, Shaw , Phone 4799350.

— SPJST--Lodge No. 177, Academy

Saturday, Sept. 22 — The Gentres Saturday, Sept. 29 — The Country Road, plus, B. Waits' Good Timers Saturday, Oct. 6 — Jinny Lyon's Nu-Notes Saturday, Oct. 13 — The Gentres Saturday, Oct. 20 — The Country Road B. Walt's Good Timers Saturday, Oct. 27 — Jerry Haisler's Melody Five + The Silvertones Second Wednesday each month — youth club meeting, 0:30 p.m.; adult meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Gams 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 --

SAFETY CORNER

Lodge No. 178, Longview-Hilgore Saturday, Sept. 22 — Texas Pride Thursday, Sept. 27 — Mickey Gilley (8-12) Saturday, Sept. 29 — Southern Comfort Saturday, Oct. 6 — Wind River Saturday . Oct. 13 — Westwinds Saturday, Oct. 20 — Barbecue dinner for members, 11 a.m.; public dance from 9-1; music by Cajun Country Saturday, Oct. 27 — Southern Comfort Family Dame Nights every Frida y and Sunday, 7 P.m.

— SPJST —

Lodge No. 180, Burleson Saturday, Sept. 22 — Blacky and The Country Gentlemen Saturday, Sept. 29 — Rollin' with the Flow — SPJST Youth State Royalty — No adm. charged Other details elsewhere in this issue.

Saturday, Oct. 6 — Harold Strand Orch.

Saturday, Oct. 13 — Blacky and The Country Gentlemen Saturday, Oct. 20—Cloverleaf Orch.

Saturday, Oct. 27 — Rollin' with the Flow SPJST

Lodge No. 187, Round Rock Sunday, Sept. 23 — Fabulous Six (5 to 9) Friday, Sept. 28 — Cross Country Travelers — SPJST — Lodge No. 188, Centerville Saturday, Sept. 22 — Charles Ellison Saturday, Sept. 29 — American Sunrise Saturday, Oct. 6 — Music Masters Saturday, Oct. 20 — The Country Magics Saturday, Oct. 27 — Charles Ellison Monthly meetings every 3rd Sunday at 7:30 p.m.

-7— SPJST

HOLIDAY SAFETY Enjoy the holiday season; don't regret it. Most holidaytime accidents can be prevented. Here are some ways to help assure a joyous season. Keep walks and outside steps dear of ice, snow, and clutter • Make sure outdoor lighting is adequate so visitors can safely find their way in and out • At Christmas, use only a fresh tree or a flame-resistant artificial one • Check lights for faulty wiring • Turn lights off before leaving the house or retiring • If you drive, avoid alcoholic beverages, or limit them to one per hour • Enjoy the season.

SAFETY, A FAMILY AFFAIR tt has been said that "the family that prays together stays together." tt could also be said that the family that practices safety together will be less likely to suffer the loss and heartache that goes with a serious or fatal accident. Develop and practice a family fire escape plan • Share articles on safety together • If someone has an accident or a near-miss, discuss how and why it happened and how it could have been prevented • Make safety a habit, especially with younger members of your family • Develop a family safety plan.

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Wednesday, September 19, 19'79

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Reservations: 869-5767

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Saturday, September 22nd

Saturday, September 22nd Knights of Dixie DIXIELAND AND MIXED MUSIC

FEATURING

The Harold Str d Orchestra

FRIDAY, SEPT. 28 — THE TELST

OF WACO SATURDAY, SEPT. 29 — JOE PAIEK

9 P.M. to 1 A.M. Admission: $3.50

NOTE: Parking area guarded by security until

Reservations: 361-4824 or 235-4384

A BEAUTIFUL GIFT SHOPPg IS NOW OPEN IN WEST

1:30 a.m. on all Friday and Saturday dances.

Call Red Cross now for a blood donor appointment

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CRYSTAL STEMWARE Assorted patterns to complement sour table.

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Temple, Texas Fraternal Life Insurance Since 1897

Phone: 817-773-1575