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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, RUST, P. O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 USPS ® 658480 SEPTEMBER 26,1979

VOLUME 67 NUMBER 39

New Home of "Spirit of Round Rock" No. 187, Round Rock

NovST Stanek ilidu c.178, v Round Rock

Formal opening and dedication of the new

Formalni otevieni a venovani teto sine se

lodge home was held on Sunday, September

slavilo v nedeli dne 16. zaii 1979.

16, 1979.

(Photo by Arnold Peterson)

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2 VESTNIK entailed as Second Class Matter Januar y 3rd, 1933. at West. Texas. under the Act of Congress of Au gust 24. 1922.

OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SLAVONIC StNEVOLENT ORDER OF THC STATE OF TEXAS EDITOR — R. J. SEFCIK P.O. SOX SS, WEST, TEXAS 76691 RES. 1204 N. DAVIS STREET Res.* (817) 826-5989 — Office: 826-3312 PUBLISHERS: CECHOSLOVAK PUB. CO .. WEST. TX eunterigitien:

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. LEMUR, Legal Adviser P. 0. Box 248 Temple, Texas 78501 Telephone (AC 817) 773-2171 LIBRARY, ARCHIVES, MUSEUM Otto Harms, Curator Res: 773- 5294 — Office: 773-1575 DIRECTORS: JOHN A. KUBENA, Dist. I Res.: AC 713 968-3937 P.O. Box 308, La Grange 78945 HENRY VITEK, Dist. II AC 512; 859-2549 P.O. Box 67, Granger 16530 CYRILL (SID) POKLADNIK, Dist. III—AC 214; 741-1874 (Office) Res. 824-8072 2924 Elm St., Dallas 75226 STANLEY BROZ, Dist. IV AC 915; 442-3271, Lowake, Tx 76855 LOUIS MANUS, Dist. V AC 713; 862-6866 (Res.) 2525 West T. C. Jester Blvd.

Houston 77009 MATE S. VANEK, Dies. VI AC 512; 578-2687 1009 Northgate, Victoria, Tx 77901 BOB BAYER, Dist. VII AC 512; 393-6960 or 736-4666 Route 2, Box 154A Tflorsaville '18114

ruelacivrioN COMMIT TEE DISTRICT n:( — Edward Marenec, Churn.

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

Route 7, Box 834 — Lubbock 79401 DISTRICT I — Melvin H. Skrabanek, Sec. PO Box 270 — Caldwell 77836 DISTRICT II — Ruby L. Bolton 1017 South 23rd, Temple 76501 DISTRICT V — Tommy H. Lostak PO Box 194 — Danbury 77534 DISTRICT VI — So phie Dybala Star Rt., Box 10A — Ganado, Tx 77962 DISTRICT VII — Emil E. Matula 303 Gayle — San Antonio, Tx 78223 BY-LAW COMMITTEE JERRY MILAN — Chairman 6208 Lakeside Dr. — Fort Worth 76135 MRS. THELMA HRNCIR, 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 II Lad. J. Zatopek — 2805 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 Valchar — Route 1, Box 83 Jourdanton, Tx 78026 — Ph: AC 512; 784-3202 DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT I Melinda Wilson — P.O. Box 2.

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From The Editor The date of September 16, 1979 will most assuredly live in the memories of very many of our SPJST members and friends, especially the ones in and connected with SPJST Lodge "Spirit of Round Rock" No. 187, Round Rock, Texas for it was, indeed, a very significant day for all of them and those of us who attended their Grand Opening and Dedication ceremonies. They have a beautiful new home on a very nice piece of property and our wishes for the best for them in the future is very sincerely meant and expressed.

We were fortunate that we could get pictures made and the material all assembled for this issue, because, afterall, news is news and there is no need in printing something when it is old news. The pictures are processed for us by a very cooperative developer who is not in the newspaper business, and, therefore, does his best to speed up our production and our Supreme Lodge sent us the material in time for us to get it into this issue of our Vestnik.

The day was very nice for the occasion and, certainly, everyone had a chance and a very good reason to enjoy the day.

The speeches were attentively listened to and rather brief which makes for a better atmosphere; long speeches can become tiring and make the chairs feel harder than they really are!

In addition to the speeches, made by members of our Supreme Lodge were those made by the Honorable Larry Tonn, Mayor of Round Rock, interesting in that he told of the origination of the name for the city of Round Rock and District Judge Honorable Bill Lott who certainly added much to the program with his remarks. So we say to Lodge No. 187, Round Rock: "Bon Voyage!" and may your future be rosy! Some facts about Lodge No. 187 follow: The dimensions of the building are 120 ft. x 175 ft., which creates 27,000 sq. ft. under roof and a seating capacity of 1100. The building is situated on ten acres of land, and future plans call for the construction of tennis courts and a swimming pool.

The building is fully air conditioned and heated, with a dance floor of 8,000 sq. ft. There are modern kitchen facilities.

The latest membership figures for Lodge 187 show that there are 370 insurance certificates in the lodge.

Remember SPJST State Royalty for 1979 at Lodge No. 180, Burleson

Wednesday . September 26, 1979 Saturday, September 29th! When you read this Autumn will have arrived!

SUPREME LODGE

*** Sister Dorothy Massey has a list of all hotel and motel accomodations in the Burleson area in the youth section.

Reunions JOE, JOHN, PAUL & VERONICA [JANICEK] CHERVENKA FAMILY REUNION

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT

The fifth Chervenka reunion will be held Saturday, October 13th at the Glaser Club House in Buckholts, Texas.

Registration starts at 10:30. Dinner will be served at 12 noon with a basket lunch in picnic form, brought by the families who attend. Plates, tableware, napkins, bread, tea and coffee will be gotten by the Host Committee.

If some of the Chervenka's have not received a letter, then consider this your invitation. The change of addresses and the postal service sometimes loses the letters. We are all looking forward to seeing and hearing what has happened the past year to our relatives.

Host committee for 1979: Woodrow and Viola Chervenka and their children's families. * ** 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 * ** 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.

FROM THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE September 18, 1979 Dear ML This is to inform you of the approaching XXIII SPJST Convention to be held in San Antonio, Texas on June 8-12, 1980.

The By-laws direct me to notify each lodge as to the number of qualified votes so they may elect the proper number of delegates to the convention. I will be forwarding this information to each local lodge secretary during the first week of October. Leonard Mikeska (SecretaryTreasurer) will also forward the required forms in reporting the qualified delegates to the Home Office.

Indications are that the number of delegates will be the largest ever. My computations show that the lodges will be entitled to a total representation of 375 delegates as compared to 339 delegates at our last convention.

Please refer to Articles 4 through 6 of our 1976 By-laws pertaining to qualifications and procedure in electing delegates and substitutes.

Fraternally, Jerry Mikulas, Jr. Financial Secretary

Albina Gauthier NEW SALES REPRESENTATIVE Albina Gauthier has recently been appointed as a Sales Representative for Lodge 148 in El Maton, Texas. Bennie has been a member of the SPJST for over 25 years. Ms. Gauthier has been trained in helping you or your family with your insurance needs. If you live in the Bay City area, give her a call at 713-245-3687 and she will be happy to be of assistance to you.

Fraternally, Bernard M. Gebala Vice President

Being friendly is our itkasunt-

Being helpful is our busisess

NOTICE TO LODGES 7, 17, 116 AND 120 IN THE CALDWELL AREA Dear Brothers and Sisters: All of you have responded in the affirmative about the proposed merger after your individual lodge meetings. It has now been mutually agreed- that the joint meeting of all four lodges be held on Sunday, October 7th at 3 p.m. at Lodge No. 17, New Tabor.

The purpose of this meeting is: • 1) Determine whether two or more of the lodges wish to merge, and 2) if they do, determine the new lodge's number and name, and 3) if the ' I-a. ..gi rl. is effected, elect officers or iln tow lodge, and 4) the new hnige should set the mooting date and place of their next meeting.

We look forward to seeing all of you at this meeting. Some of the members

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4 may not be on the Vestnik mailing list, so I would ask that those of you who do read this spread the word about the meeting to those members not receiving the Vestnik.

Fraternally, Nick A. Morris President -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY

Dear Readers, September 12th the meeting was called to order by President Rae Lisenbe.

President Hutka asked if any members, relatives or friends passed away since our last meeting, or if anyone is ill or is in need of some help.

Louis Driska stated that his daughter, Melba, has been in the hospital and is out and doing fine.

The minutes of the last meeting were read by Secretary Dorothy Lisenbe.

Communications were also read. A thank you note from Shirley Cantu was acknowledged. Here's hoping Shirley is doing much better.

President Hutka then asked for the chairmen's reports. First, Wilbert Ramm gave the bar report and much progress is going on in this department.

Next was the ticket chairman Pat Tomastik's report. We deposited more money for the months of August and September than has ever been deposited since she has been ticket chairman. She stated: "I am very proud of this and also I am proud to be a member of this fine organization. I would like to thank the fine people who work at the ticket office. Thank you very much, everyone is so nice and always willing to work when I ask them."

Juanita Ramm gave the kitchen report.

She is doing a good job and making progress. She needs more volunteers, so let's help her. Game Chairman Dorothy Massey gave a fine report. She always comes up with surprises on game nights. She plans different games and lots of different ways to win. We also have many fine members coming out and working. Dorothy wants to thank her fine helpers because, without this, game nights would not be a success. Libbie Bartek reported that she sent a sympathy card to Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Roach. Jimmy's brother was in an auto accident. A get-well card was sent to Becky Malcik; she broke her ankle while playing softball. She is out of the hospital. Her foot is in a cast and she is walking with crutches but doing fine. Youth Leader Bettye Hawk

The next meeting will be held reported 13 members were present. She stated they had three new members and October 10th at 7:30 p.m.

The meeting was then adjourned. they are going to have a ticket sale on the electronic computer games. She also Fraternally, mentioned that the pool table is for sale Pat Tomastik with sealed bids to be presented to her.

Reporter Entertainment Chairman Jerry Tomastik stated that he had nothing to report, -SPJSTexcept everything is going great. He then mentioned about the Jerry Lewis LODGE NO. 173, GALVESTON Telethon which was held during the game night, money was collected and Dear Members and Friends: the lodge matched what was taken in to October 6th and 7th, there will be a help Jerry's Kids.

Festival on the Strand. Again, like in New members are Johnnie L. Banks, the past. SPJST Lodge No. 173 will have Albert Henry Hurst, Debra Faye a booth. We hope to see all our friends Faucett, Kathryn Ramm, Wilbert Gale and members come out and have some Ramm, Jesse Charles Ramm, Nathan B. fun.

Whitley, Alejandra Gracia and Walter Remember, the dates are Saturday, Ladis Jezek. We are happy to have all of October 6th and Sunday, October 7th. these new people. They were voted on Our next lodge meeting will be and accepted into our lodge. Thanks for Sunday. November 4th at 407 Ling, joining Lodge 177 because we are glad Bayou Vista, beginning at 3:30 p.m. to have you.

The Board of Trustees met Fraternally, September 5th at 7 p.m. Otis Beck Mary Lou Huepers reported the air-conditioning unit Secretary behind the bar and kitchen had been -SPJSTreplaced and one was fixed. The LODGE NO. 107, FLORESVILLE entertainment tax had been paid for the last time. It was decided to lease the Lodge 107 held its regular meeting lodge to have a crippled children's September 2nd at 5 p.m. President benefit. There will be no paging of Bayer called the meeting to order and anyone during the dance unless it's an Roxane Bayer led the pledge: emergency. Also, the Board of Trustees Treasurer Sralla was absent when the decided to let Wilbert Ramm paint the roll call of officers was made. inside of the lodge and to paint the Minutes of the previous meeting were metal doors on the outside. read and approved.

President Hutka stated that the bus Financial Secretary Purchis reported some members were rather slow in will be leaving for the Dallas Cowboys' paying but we have no delinquent game October 14th, promptly at 4 p.m.

Everyone be there and be ready to members at present.

Since Treasurer Sralla was absent, leave..."Yeah Dallas Cowboys!"

President Hutka then recognized our there was no treasurer's report. guest SL Vice President Bernie Gebala.

Youth Leader Polly Bayer reported We sure were glad to have you, Bernie. that they had put a bid on a school bus As always, you are a great friend and a at Poth. At the time of this writing, the great person. Come again real soon. youth club has gotten their bus. It will President Hutka stated there will be take some repairs but the youth clubbers are excited anticipating the sealed bids taken on the juke box.

Dorothy Massey is in charge of this, so trips they will be able to take. She also reported Lodge 107 had two trophy get your bids in.

Cecil Lagrange made a motion to give winners at State YAD. Trey Bielefeld $500 to the Rogers High School Band. and Wendy Bayer received first place Ricky Beck seconded the motion. awards on their entries. Jeff Pavliska Ricky Beck suggested that we get exit placed second and James Dzuik had two crash doors with an alarm. Ricky is in 3rd place awards. They are also charge of this project. planning on having a booth at the Carol Meredith is on the Auditing District III meeting.

Committee; she will take Karen President Bayer reported Agnes Balzer's place.

Pavliska had donated more sack 's for Saturday, September 1st, 1979, Mr. peanuts. Also that there were a few and Mrs. Ricky Beck and Jerry and I more old tables to sell. attended the Westfest in West, Texas.

Plans for workers in the beer booth at We had a good time, plenty of food and the Peanut Festival were reported and discussed. This will be a big project and lots of fine entertainment. We saw iots of our SPJST friends. the lodge needs the support of all its

Wednesday_ September 26, 1979 members. Even if you have a paidup policy, you are still a member of SPJST and your help will be greatly appreciated. If you want to donate a few hours of your time Saturday, October 13th anytime between 7 a.m., 1 p.m. or between 6 p.m. until midnight, call Erich Bielefeld at 393-6037 or Joseph R. Pavliska at 393-6860 and tell them what hours you would like to work. They will appreciate your help and working in one of the booths is a wonderful way to meet a lot of people. We will also have the peanut booth again so the youth club and some of the ladies are to man this project. Looks like there is a lot of work in store for Lodge 107; but if things work out OK, we may not have to have another fund drive.

Billy Pavliska volunteered to get the fresh and green peanuts and Bob Bayer will get the roasted and salted nuts.

Also, the ladies will make peanut brittle sometime before the festival. Even if you feel you cannot make brittle, come to the hall and we will find a job for you.

We need packers and weighers so, come one - come all, and we will have the job done in a hurry.

New members admitted were Carrine Corrine Hall Morgenroth, Jason Wade Hall, Wanda Louise Deagen, and Jeffrey Pavliska took out additional insurance.

It was reported that Mike Baumann had been on the sick list but was improving. Mike, we miss you so come out to see us.

President Bayer gave his report on the General Fund and other business was discussed.

Next meeting will be held Sunday, October 7th, at 4:30 p.m.

Joseph R. Pavliska won the door prize.

Adjournment was made after payment of dues. A social hour followed with refreshments.

Fraternally, Pauline S. Pavliska Secretary & Reporter - SPJSTLODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS

Dear Members: President Joe Zajicek called the meeting of Lodge No. 15 to order on September 12th at 8 p.m. All officers were present. After the recitation of the pledge of allegiance, the members stood in silent prayer for departed Sister Minnie Vybiral. Our sympathy is extended to the bereaved family, may her soul rest in peace.

Two visitors Lillie Zajicek and Dan Balusek were present.

5 Secretary Charlsie Svetlik read the minutes of the previous meeting. Also, Pat Hillman read the treasurer's report, both were accepted as read.

The rest of the standing committee gave reports and all were accepted.

A thank you note was acknowledged from the Shiller family.

On the sick list are Sister Mary Frances Chudej who had surgery and Jacob Jurca also was in the hospital. A speedy recovery is wished for both of you.

Brother Ed Svoboda was appointed to the Property Committee to replace deceased Brother Emil Kamenicky.

We also voted to buy a deep freeze which is really needed for the kitchen.

Motion was made to adjourn. The next meeting will be held October 10th at 7:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Viola Sevcik Reporter -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 179, WARRENTON

Dear Members and Friends: , President Harold Bergmann opened the regular meeting by leading the group in reciting the pledge of allegiance.

Roll call of officers revealed all were present.

Secretary Jeanette Schoenst read the minutes of the previous meeting and also the correspondence.

Lee Leonhardt gave the treasurer's report including an itemized statement of income and expenses of our various activities of our annual celebration, both reports were accepted as given.

Dorothy Oltmann gave the mortuary standing report and also the names of our new members. They were Falba Schoenberg, Mary Kathleen Harper, James E. Rohde, Roxane Rohde and Luke Sternadel. A motion was made, seconded and carried, and they were warmly accepted by a big round of applause into our lodge.

Sister Eckermann stated that she has several applications in the mail. It is wonderful to see our membership constantly growing, so, if anyone has a prospect, give them to our sales representatives: Sisters Dorothy Oltmann or Doris Eckermann and they will do the rest for the lodge.

A brief report was made concerning our annual celebration of September 9th and also some steps were taken in consideration of our future annual event. Further and more definite plans will be forthcoming at later meetings.

President Harold Bergmann expres-

sed thanks to the members and fraternal interested friends who donated for our prize tickets. In addition, thanks and app_reciation was extended to everyone who brought cakes, pies, or the like and also to those who worked on the various committees or helped in any other way to make our event a success again.

In new business discussion was held concerning the Fayetteville celebration.

It was decided to enter an SPJST float in that parade with some of the youth members riding and throwing out bubble gum. Dorothy Oltmann was appointed chairman of that committee.

The Food Committee stated, that in our next meeting, the lodge will furnish beef stew and refreshments which will be Thursday night, Oct. 10th at 8 p.m.; therefore, the president appointed a Stew Cooking Committee consisting of R.W. Georges, Lee Leonhardt, George Pfeiffer and El Gene Eckermann. Since we will have stew, it would be appreciated if some members bring crackers, bread, catsup or an ingredient for the stew, instead of a cake or other sweets.

There being no further business the meeting adjourned.

Afterward members and guests enjoyed cold cuts and a great variety of delicious cakes, pies and kolaches.

We also hope to have such a large attendance at our October meeting.

Fraternally, Edith Pfeiffer Reporter -SPJST-

AN INVITATION TO THE DISTRICT V FALL MEETING OCTOBER 14T11, 1979

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

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6 DISTRICT III FALL MEETING OCTOBER 7TH, 1979 at LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD AGENDA 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. -- Registration 11:00 -- Called to order by President Wanda Petr Presentation of colors by Flagbearer Steven Stanislav Welcome by Robert Dobecka, president of host lodge Response by 1st Vice President Paul Hagar Approval of spring meeting minutes as published Introduction of SL officers and guests by 1st Vice President Paul Hagar Youth excused for District Youth Club meeting Recognition of 50-year members by 2nd Vice President Henry Breitkreutz, Sr. Reading of correspondence by Secretary Charlotte Banik 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. --- Lunch (consisting of chicken and sausage, potatoes, sauerkraut, corn and beans, homebaked bread, dessert and drink; adult, $2.50; youth $1.75 1:30 p.m. --- Roll call of lodges by Secretary Charlotte Banik District III Officers' reports: Treasurer Brother Albert Banik Director Brother Sid Pokladnik Rest Homes Director Sid Pokladnik Youth Counselor Brother Ed Kamas By-Laws Committee Brother Jerry Milan Publication Committee Brother Ed Mazanec Vestnik Editor Brother Rudy Sefcik Supreme Lodge report Unfinished business New business Appointment of Nominating Commit. tee

Selection of host lodge for meeting Selection of site for YAD Announcements Adjournment Fraternally submitted by Charlotte Banik District III Secretary -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 183, MID-CITIES

Dear Readers: The regular monthly meeting of Lodge 183, Mid-Cities was held on Sunday, September 16th. President Bernard Hlavaty presided over the meeting. Gary Roznovsky led the members in the pledge of allegiance.

There were two officers absent: Secretary Maurine Hamilton and 2nd Vice • President Barbara Betik.

Financial Secretary Daniel Roznovsky reported no new members or transfers.

Inez Greenlees gave her report of funds in the treasury. First Vice President Gene Havran read the minutes from our previous meeting.

The Sunshine Committee reported that Brother Laddie Bakluda is still confined to Arlington Memorial. He is resting well and responding to treatment. Members were asked to remember in their prayers our sick and deceased brothers and sisters. Frank L. Uptmore of West and grandfather of Betty Hlavaty died on September 12th.

A thank-you note was received and read from Lodge 180, Burleson thanking Inez Greenlees, Maurine Hamilton and Betty Hlavaty for the cakes they baked for their cake walk during the first Anniversary Celebration of Lodge 180.

President Hlavaty acknowledged and made welcome guests: Merel Bailey and Francis J. Kovan of Lodge 154 and their guest, Melba Brown. They are friends of Norman Kneschke and they came to see the slides of his pilgrimage to The Holy Land. We appreciate their visiting with us. They are always welcomed.'

Bob Betik, chairman of the Rules and Regulations Committee, gave the third and final reading of the rules and regulations of Lodge 183, Mid-Cities.

They were approved and seconded.

President Hlavaty reported no new developments on a future lodge dance.

After adjournment of the meeting, members and guests enjoyed refreshments while viewing the many beautiful slides of The Holy Land Pilgrimage and listening to Norman relate the

interesting history and facts of all those beautiful places he visited. We are very grateful to Norman for showing these slides after our meeting. He is really quite a photographer and has an excellent collection of slides of his tour.

Lodge 183 will hold its next monthly meeting in Arlington at the Arlington Downs Townhouse Clubhouse on Sunday, October 21st at 2 p.m., located on Westview Terrace just off Fielder Road. Plan to attend and meet your fellow members.

Fraternally, Betty Hlavaty Reporter -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON

Highlights of September Meeting Our regular monthly meeting was held Monday, September 10, with President Jerome Ermis presiding. The colors were presented by Flag Bearer Lynn Pflughaupt who led the members in the pledge of allegiance. The members were requested to stand in respect to the memory of departed Sister Albina Dvorak, Brothers Albert K. Gilfond, Dewey W. Hannon, and Millard H. Cleveland, Sr. Members on the sick list were Sisters Frances Crossman, Anna Kilnar, Kitty Knapick, Laura Bell Warnasch, and Brother Norval Crossman. A greeting card was signed by all the members for Brother Albert Bristik who is a resident of Golden Age Manor North Loop West.

All his friends at Lodge 88 miss Brother Bristik and his lovely wife, Sister Eleanor Bristik.

First Vice President Tillie Helmeamp announced that our Annual Czech Day will be on October 28. The program will be different this year; as always, Supreme Lodge President Nick A. Morris will be here. Vrazels will play for the free dance following the parade of costumes.

Youth Leader Mary Frances Wahlberg reported that the youth camp was very successful and enjoyable this year. She stated that Lodge 88 had done very well at State YAD. Entertainment Chairman Harley Cox announced that, on October 6, there will be a special dance with John Sullivan's twelve-piece orchestra playing. Advance tickets are now on sale at $8.00 per couple.

Birthday Club President Shirley High reported for their group and invited all to come to their activities. Vice Chairman of the Board, Karl Lindemann, reported for the board in the absence of Chairman Ed Zalmanek.

Wednesday_ September 26, 1979

Brother Ed Carlock reminded everyone that the Hlahol Dramatic Club will present "The Eager Miss Beaver" September 16, followed by a free dance.

Director Tim Kostom of the Choral Club and Director Rudy Dybala of the Concert Orchestra announced many upcoming performances.

Sister Birdie Hilsher extended an invitation to the members to attend and participate in the Houston Heights Association Benefit, to be held on Heights Boulevard from 1 to 6 p.m.

October 6 and 7. Eight homes will be open for tours, auction sales will be held, and many other activities will provide fun for all. Proceeds will go to the Heights Library.

District Sales Representative Evelyn Mikeska reported good sales for the year.

Sister Helen Hegwood was No. 1 in sales for August. Brother Melvin J. Post was accepted as a new sales representative.

Guide Helen Hegwood led the members in singing "Happy Birthday" to those having birthdays in September. The 79th birthday of Brother Ed Kadlecek received special mention. It was announced by Sister Hegwood that Brother Louis Hanus had retired after 45 years with the Sunbeam Bakery. Two beautiful cakes and coffee brought by some of his special friends were to be served after the meeting.

Our only guest was Mrs. Albina Hilsher. Door prizes were won by Sister Rosa Lee Kostom, Brothers Kenny Broz and Edward Stang.

Fraternally, Viola Cox Secretary -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 79, CORPUS CHRISTI

Dear Brothers and Sisters: Since I had no transportation to attend the two meetings in July and August, I made no reports to the Vestnik in the Czech section.

This time, I am writing in the English section also with a few lines. The next regular lodge meeting will be held October 11th at 7 p.m., and the Sokol meeting will be held at 8 p.m.

In the last meeting held September 9th, it was voted to hold the meetings on the same night with Sokol. There will be a discussion if the next meeting shall be held on the second Sunday of every month at 3 p.m., or on the second Thursday evening of every month at 7 p.m. That change was made in the June meeting to switch from Thursday night to Sunday afternoon, is not too practical for many SPJST members because it is double expenses and time. My son-in-law, who is a member of the

SPJST Lodge No. 79 and Sokol both, gave me a ride and said that he wishes to have some Sunday for himself.

The membership is asked to vote to hold all of our meetings on the same nights and dates with Sokol.

My sincere thanks to Brother Dominic Netek for the special invitation to the District VII meeting held in San Antonio on September 16th. I had planned to be in Round Rock at the celebration and opening of the new lodge hall.

Fraternally, John Stasa Historian -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA

Sunday, September 16th was such a beautiful day to drive to Round Rock for the Grand Opening of Lodge No. 187.

We arrived at 11:15 a.m. and people began to welcome us in, the first person we saw was our District V Director Louis Hanus from Lodge 88, Houston; he was with some members from Lodge 88.

John and I walked around to look at their beautiful building and everything was real nice. People started arriving and they announced that dinner was ready to be served and what a delicious meal! The entertainment during the meal was great with the Seaton Brass Band, Pflugerville Deutschen Folk Singers, Round Rock Dragonettes, and Victoria Czech Singers, captured all our hearts. I especially liked the entertainment at meal time.

The Dedication program started. The clearing of the hall, outdoor flag raising ceremony and the pledge of allegiance, with the National Anthem played by Seaton Brass Band and Helen Hegwood of Lodge 88, Houston, sang it beautifully. Then came the cutting of the ribbon and unlocking the door.

Afterward everyone moved inside.

All the speakers and the SL officers were escorted in. The speakers were SL President Nick Morris, Lodge 187 President Ray Woytek, Larry Tonn, Mayor of Round Rock, District II Director Henry Vitek, District Judge Bill Lott of Round Rock, were all proud in taking part of this beautiful lodge opening. We want to thank these busy people for taking time out of their busy lives to speak to us and welcome our SPJST lodge in their community, and SPJST is good for them too, last but not least, Bob Griffith, the presiding officer did a wonderful job.

The dance then started with music by Vrazel Polka Band and The Hi-Toppers, which was very good music, the hall was full and people still kept coming in for

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the dance. With all these people, we still had room to dance, the dance floor is so large.

It was nice to see the SL officers and their wives, President Nick Morris and wife, Dorothy and son. We also met Brother Nick's brother and daughter who are visiting from Missouri. Later on we saw SL Secretary and Treasurer Leonard Mikeska and wife, SL Vice President Bernie Gebala who looks great, State Field Manager Silas Smith and wife, Jeanette, SFM Gene McBride and wife (I didn't get to talk to her nor to State Youth Director Dorothy Massey), District V Sales Representative Evelyn Mikeska; and, of course, Rudy Sefcik, our editor and his wife, Maxim she looked lovelier than ever.

During the dance they auctioned lots of things. A little girl about 10 to 12 years old by the name Dawn won the car with one ticket.

We left about 7 p.m. because we had to drive back to Alvin. I must say it was a fantastic turnout.

Fraternally, John & Rena Ordener -SPJST-

LADIES' FRIENDSHIP CLUB

The meeting was called to order by President Mary Tesar.

Reading of the minutes of the last meeting by Rose Steinman and they were approved.

Mrs. Rose Million did not attend the last meeting due to laryngitis. We are glad that she is much better.

President Prill and Eva Dockery are on a trip to Nashville to see the Grand Ole Opry, then on to Washington for two weeks. We wish them a wonderful trip.

Mrs. Reed is out of the hospital.

Bessie Prochaska is recovering from surgery at the home of Mrs. C.B. Powell, 6209 North Ridge Road, Fort, Worth, TX 76135. God bless you all with a speedy recovery.

011ie Walker was ill and is now better.

Our sympathy also goes to her on the passing away of her sister, Minnie Netherland and her niece. God grant them eternal peace.

Birthdays of the month of September are for Mary Ann Krivanek, Mary Pavey, Annie Belota and may I add my daughter's name, Donna Rose Parker.

Happy birthday and God's blessings be yours.

Speaking of blessings, God has blessed Mr. and Mrs. Louis Balota and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gurney with 50 years of wedded bliss. They were married on the same day at All Saint's

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8 Catholic Church in September, 1929.

The Belotas celebrated with mass at St. Thomas Church with a dinner and dance following at the SPJST Hall on September 15th, 1979. The Gurneys will celebrate with a mass at St. Thomas with a dinner and dance following also at the SPJST Lodge 154 and Sokol Fort Worth Hall on September 29th.

Congratulations and may you have many more to come.

Plans for Family Night will be made at our next meeting, so please try to attend.

Hostesses for October 3rd at 10:30 meeting will be Mrs. Crowell and Mary Ann Krivanek.

The meeting for today adjourned, a lovely luncheon followed which was served by Hostesses Marie PHI and Eva Dockery. Thanks to all the ladies for the wonderful covered dishes.

MY THOUGHT FOR TODAY Do I trust God enough to do my best and leave the results in his hands?

Fraternally, Rose Steinman Reporter -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY Dear Members and Friends: The Silvertones provided the music for us at our Saturday night dance, and everyone who attended really enjoyed listening and dancing to the music.

We are still taking contributions to the floor fund. The floor we have now for dancing has buckled up in places and is peeling off. All contributions are greatly appreciated.

Billy Bobalik, a member of Lodge 74, is in the hospital and we all want to wish him a speedy recovery. We hope anyone else who is ill, that I may not know about, will get well soon.

I want to remind everyone that effective October 1st, the youth admission will be $2.50 per person.

I want to thank all the members of the adult lodge who is donating articles to the youth club garage sale. If anyone else has anything they would like picked up for the garage sale please call Elaine Erwin at 544-7510 or Charlene Bennett at 544-7708. Please price these items before they are picked up because we have a lot of others to mark too and it would help us.

Thanks again and we hope everyone had an enjoyable week and weekend.

Fraternally, Charlene Bennett

LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON

Our September 6th meeting started at 7 p.m. Vice President Bobby Smajstrla called the meeting to order in place of our president, Dennis Barabas, who was on vacation.

Jerry Janek led the assembly in reciting the pledge of allegiance. Our secretary, Sandra Barabas, was on vacation.

Leroy Hampton gave the treasurer's report and also reported on the income and expenses of the numerous activities at our lodge. Reports were accepted as given.

New members accepted in September were Clint Shane Dupew, Crystal Marie Dupew, Rhonda Lynn Hurtik, Clay Jerome Hurtik, David Paul Looney, Donna Lee Looney, David Keith Looney, Shantel Lee Looney, Shawna Marie Looney, Rachel Yvonne Thomas and Cathleen Lowraine Kallus. Welcome to Lodge 180!

The people are busy getting the hall ready for the State Youth Royalty coming on September 29th. We hope all of the other lodge halls around will come out and enjoy all of the fun beginning at 3:30 p.m. The big dance will start at 7 p.m., beginning with the grand march. Music will be by everyone's favorite, "Rollin' with the Flow." There will be no charge.

Our next meeting will be held Thursday, October 4th. Everyone come and support the lodge.

Fraternally, Doris Smajstrla Reporter -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 173, GALVESTON Dear Members and Friends: It has been some time since I have written to the Vestnik. It may not be the best news item, but I believe our members and friends would like to read.

We have skipped July and August meetings due to people on vacation, etc. and too poor membership attendance during summer. We held our last meeting September 9th at 407 Ling, Bayou Vista.

The meeting was called to order by President Alvin Sefcik and it was revealed that two or three of our lodge officers were absent due to working and membership attendance was rather small; we thought we would have a better turnout after vacationtime and skipping two months of our meetings.

To all the sick members, we wish them a speedy recovery, good health and God Bless you.

Those of you who did not attend the meeting have missed out on a surprise.

A delicious barbecued venison was served after the meeting. Brother Johnnie Valusek and Brother Travis Jaroszewski did the honors of barbecuing the meat which was donated

by Brother Jaroszewski. Thanks to both of you! It was delicious and enjoyed very much, so who knows what the next surprise may be.

We will not have a meeting in October because of the Strand Street Festival '79 in Galveston, and District V fall meeting, which will be held in Danbury, Texas.

Our next meeting will be held November 4th at 3:30 p.m. at 407 Ling, Bayou Vista. We need all of you members to attend the meeting. There are several lodge matters that need to be discussed and worked out. The officers cannot do it alone, nor can they speak for you to express your opinions to make the decisions that need to be worked out. The more opinions and discussion of the matters will help so it all can be worked out for the best interest of our lodge. It is not just the officers' duties but the duty of all the members.

Discussion was held about the Strand Street Festival '79 on Saturday, October 6th, from 9 a. m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday, October 7th, from 12 noon until 6 p.m. to see if we should have a booth. It was decided to have the booth for those dates. Location of booth will be on 24th Strand Street. We will be serving homemade sauerkraut and sausage, pastry, coffee, tea and punch. It was said, at the meeting, no pastry, but that has been changed since the meeting.

We will have pastries and are asking for donations of pastry of your choice and making for this function, in fact, any time. Your donation of pastry will be greatly appreciated to complete the menu.

We will call on you members in the next few days to help us work at this function. We need all of you to support and work with those who are in charge and planning this function. Hopefully, a work schedule can be worked out among us, so no one person has to work too many hours; working together should be fun and see what we can do for our lodge because it does concern all of us.

Let us all cooperate.

To our fellow members and friends: We extend our invitation to come visit us and see Strand Street Festival '79 on October 6th and 7th.

Fraternally, Bessie Findley Financial Secretary

Wednesday September 26, 1979 LODGE NO. 35, ELK

Dear Members and Friends: The September 9th meeting was called to order by President Henry Breitkreutz, Sr. Flagbearer Sondra Dieterich led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.

We had one visitor, Lillie Matus.

Come back again.

Secretary Albert Banik asked if anyone knew a family named Elsik. If there is anyone that knew a family by that name get in contact with Albert Banik, phone 826-5683.

Treasurer Henry Breitkreutz, Jr. gave his report.

Youth Leader Rosemarie Banik reported for the youth club. Honey Brown won State in her talent contest.

Honey, the lodge is proud of you.

September 29th will be State Royalty at Lodge No. 180 in Burleson. Our king is Richard Daniel. Richard, we hope you win State King. The youth club gave the quilt away. Mrs. Corene Sims of Robinson won the beautiful quilt. Sister Rosemarie then asked all members who had birthdays in September to come forward "Happy Birthday" was sung to Sisters Martha Mladenka, Rosemarie Banik, Kathy Fitch, and Brother Ervin Dieterich. Charlotte Banik was Miss Westfest. Charlotte, the lodge is proud of you, too.

Committee reports were made by Peggy Dieterich, kitchen; Eugene Pavelka, entertainment and Henry Breitkreutz, Sr., refreshments.

It was voted on to let Henry Breitkreutz, Jr. rent a bank box and store all the old records in it.

Brother Rudolph Zalman wants all members to know that if you don't pay your insurance premiums after you get your notice, you will be without insurance.

Nominating Committee is Elizabeth Kubitza, Henry Breitkreutz, Jr. and Joe Tepe.

I would like to thank Sister Rosie Wood for being reporter for the month of August. Thank you, Sister Rosie.

Our sick folks were Sister Helen Dulock who was in Providence Hospital and Sister Margaret Rauschuber who had surgery at Providence Hospital, both of them are at home. Get well soon!

Remember, the District III fall meeting which will be held Sunday, October 7th at Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood.

Refund checks were handed out.

Door prizes were won by Honey Brown, youth, and Vernon Wood, adult.

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Our next meeting will be held Sunday, October 14th at 3 p.m.

Fraternally, Dorothy Banik Reporter -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON The Saturday night, September 15th dance with music by the Vrazels was well-attended and the Hosting Committee was very busy seating the guests in their reserved places. Brother Orville Crossman was in charge of the evening and holding the box office; his wife, Frances, with Era Richardson and Rita Alexander, all three ladies were lovely dressed and admitted the guests to the Chandelier Ballroom. Their husbands Orlando Richards and Homer Alexander had their hands full. As usual everyone enjoyed the Vrazels music.

Sunday, September 16th, "The Eager Miss Beaver" English play in three acts had a nice response and all participants appreciated the wonderful attendance at this performance. Again, everyone taking part in this performance showed the ability to perform like professionals and held the audience in stitches for two and a half hours. It is very hard to point out anyone in particular because everyone of the twelve actors disposed of their part with ease. Of course, credit is also due to our wonderful director, Sister Harriette Allison and co-director Brother Tim Kostom. Prompter Sister Marceil Malak had it easy because everyone knew their part to the last word. This play was a repeat performance by popular request and was enjoyed by all present. The cast consisted of Susan Schenburn, Wanda Kennedy, Kenny Broz, Ruth Durham, Marian Kadlecek, Ed Carlock, Arnold Spencer, Marie Stayton, Jerry Postom, Carlene Carlock, Amos Kadlecek and A.J. Stayton. To all these sisters and brothers of the Hlahol Dramatic Club: We salute you!

Czech Director Brother Milo Karel is in the process of staging a Czech play for our audience in the near future, for which we are hopefully looking for.

Again, thanks to the whole group of hard-working members for a lovely Sunday with a delicious dinner which was in charge of Brother Gene Barcak; and the crown of the day, a dance with music by the Jurecka Orchestra.

I Kaye not been at the Sunday's play because I accepted an invitation from Brother Louis Hanus, District V director, to go to the Dedication and

Grand Opening of the new home of Lodge No. 187, "Spirit of Round Rock."

There were five of us from Lodge 88: District V Director Louis Hanus, President Jerry Ermis, 1st Vice President Tillie Helmcamp, myself as 2nd vice president and our song bird, Sister Helen Hegwood, to sing the National Anthem before the ribbon-cutting ceremony. We were very much impressed by the largest lodge home in our SPJST. Everything looks great and especially the private club which had our most attention with all the nice furnishings and the glass wall to view the outside. Our best wishes of success in your new home. Be proud of it because you have every reason to be.

From now on most of you will consider it your home from home. Good luck!

Brother Ed and Sister Carlene Carlock spent a week in the Bahamas in company of the furious hurricane David for two days showing his intensive power, which kept them inside for two days with all the other guests to share each other's company. The Casino was a busy place where they collected a few dollars and enjoyed the good friendship of the other guests. After two days of rain and high wind, the sun came out and stayed with them the rest of the trip which they enjoyed after the experience with the furious David. Upon returning home, they found there had been a fire in their home; luckily with limited damage. Now, all is well again and they play to venture back to enjoy the Bahamas, without David. This couple, Ed and Carlene, are very active members of Lodge 88; Ed serves on the Board of Trustees and every Thursday on social night serves as caller, and Carlene also is on the committee for the social night.

Brother Louis Hanus, after 45 years employed with the Schotts Bakery, retired on the 1st of September, 1979; he will utilize his time by serving the SPJST as our District V director, this position he holds for several years. After the last month's lodge meeting at the social, Brother Louis Hanus was honored with two beautiful cakes to be served in his honor. We all wish you a happy retirement and enjoy it to the fullest.

It is nice to see all the members announced in the last meeting on the sick list being on the active side. District Youth Counselor Richard Wahlberg and son, Mark, and Orville Crossman with wife, Frances, were all stricken with a severe virus which held them in clutches for a week. Now, all is well again.

Our annual Czech Day is approaching fast. October 28th will have a rich program to entertain you, come out early and enjoy our famous turkey dinner at

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10 noon. In the afternoon the Victoria Choral Club Singers, Polish Houston Dancers, Ray Baca with his dulcimer, Lodge 88 Concert Orchestra and the Parade of Costumes, and a free dance to follow; that's October 28th, 1979, don't forget!

Fraternally, Frances Olexa -SPJSTLADIES' CIRCLE, LODGE NO. 92, Ft. WORTH The Circle met Thursday morning, September 13, with President Anne Polk residing. After welcoming members and guests, she introduced our new member, Albina Kuban, and acknowledged the presence of guests Levie Shaw, Bernadette Svacina, Jennie Kroll and Mary Schneider, daughter of Sister Mary Botik. Also, recent new members are Tuna Meislohn and Frank Kovar, and we warmly welcome all new members and invite all guests to visit with us again.

During the business session reports of officers were read and approved.

Because of the treasurer's absence in July and August, her report was not complete, but an up-to-date report will be made at the October meeting.

Sunshine Committee, Lillie McMillen, reported Vice-President Bessie Prochaska is in a satisfactory condition after a knee operation, and also stated that Sister Lillie Matusevich and her husband, Steve, were both doing better after recent illnesses. In conversation with Sister Minnie Ruzicka, she said her husband, Robert, will not have to undergo a serious operation because the medical treatment he received is successful, and he is now resting comfortably at home. Sister Anna Juran is recuperating from a severe illness at the home of her daughter, Mary Anne Gibson. We miss all our sick members and trust they will be with us again soon.

At the Grand Opening of the National Hall Sunday, June 17, the sales from the Circle's booth amounted to $204.30, which was presented to SPJST Lodge No. 92 toward the fund for restoration of the National Hall after a damaging fire.

At our September 13th meeting, tickets were sold on a handmade rug donated to the Circle by Mrs. Anna Davis. The sale amounted to $22.65, and this additional money will also be presented to SPJST Lodge No. 92 restoration fund.

The Circle will host Family Night on November 8th. Further details regarding Family Night will appear in the October issue of the Vestnik.

Sister Mary Powers, her husband Don, their son, Gary Powers, and grand niece, Kala Proctor, spent two wonderful weeks in August visiting France, Italy, Switzerland, Germany and England, including sights in the French Riviera and Monte Carlo. Gary sailed his yacht to France and met his mother, father and Kala at the Orly Airport in Paris. Gary had arranged for a camper in the United States for them to tour Europe's most interesting and beautiful landscapes, cities, cathedrals, palaces and other outstanding landmarks. Among the sights was the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy, which leans 71/2 feet, and two other towers which lean 2 1/2 feet. Mary said it appeared the architects in Italy were having a contest hundreds of years ago in building the most outstanding towers. She stated they all enjoyed the most delicious food in all the places they visited. The Powers family flew Braniff 747 from D-FW Airport to Paris and back to D-FW and Gary sailed his yacht with a friend back to Texas. Both flights were non-stop and needless to say, "a good time was had by all."

Sister Lillie McMillen and husband, Mac, are leaving in September for a two-week vacation in California to visit some of Mac's relatives. President Anne Polk is flying October 1 to visit her daughter, Diane McArthur and family in their new home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. President Polk's son, B.J., now stationed in Germany, is hopeful of resettling in the Metroplex area soon. Sister Tillie Gillis and her husband, Arthur, are now vacationing in New Mexico.

Before the meeting adjourned, "Happy Birthday" was sung to Sisters Annie Belota, Mary Ann Krivanek, Lillie Matusevich, Frances Simmank, Ann Synek, Florence Greer and Dona Hubenak.

Door prize was won by Sister Louise Gholdston, and lunch was served by Sisters Inez Krivanek, Sunshine Easley, Bennie Bartek, Eleanor Svacek, and our men members graciously donated $7 toward the preparation of the meal.

The Circle will meet Thursday, October 11, at 10:30 a.m. at the National Hall. Hostesses for this occasion will be Sisters Frances Simmank, Julia Dueser, Ida Mayer, and Hermina and Mary Cihacek. All members are asked to be present at the October meeting because Family Night final plans will be arranged.

Fraternally, Mary Cihacek Reporter

LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVILLE Dear Members: Lodge No. 81 held its regular meeting Tuesday, September 11th at 7:30 p.m. with President Charlie Matcek conducting the meeting. The pledge of allegiance to our flag was recited by all present, and all remained standing for a few moments in silence as a tribute to two departed members, Brother Ben Mikel and Sister Agnes Svrcek.

All officers answered the roll call, except our special fund treasurer who was not present.

Minutes of our previous meeting were read by Mary Werner, secretary.

Aleene Zwahr gave the financial report and the treasurer, Willie Mae Kuykendall gave her report. All of these reports were accepted as given.

We were sorry to hear Sister Ruby Kuban had been quite ill and spent a week at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Wharton, but is doing much better and was released from the hospital. We all wish you a speedy recovery; Ruby.

Brother Charlie Matcek visited at the .P.J.S.T. Rest Home last week and reported Brother John Kolaja is getting adjusted there; however, he will be spending a few days at his own home since his daughter, Lillian from Colorado, is here for a visit with him---don't forget to spend a little of your time at these homes because you don't know how your visits are appreciated.

We welcome a new member, Sister Dolly Moses, to our lodge.

The District V fall meeting will be held at Danbury on October 14th, which falls on our regular meeting date, so we will hold our meeting a week earlier which is October 7th at 2 p.m. President Charlie Matcek urged everyone to attend this District V meetingRefund checks were handed out, followed by the drawing for the door prize which was won by Sister Matcek.

There being no further business the meeting adjourned.

Don't forget to mark our calendar for our next meeting October 7th at 2 p.m., which will be followed with a "svacina."

Fraternally, Lillie Teykl Reporter

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Members and guests reciting the Pledge of /61qegtamee at the flag.misIng ceremony at Lodge No. 187.

REMARKS DELIVERED BY SEVERAL INDIVIDUALS AT THE OPENING AND DEDICATION OF THE NEW LODGE HOME OF SPJST LODGE NO. 187 "SPIRIT OF ROUND ROCK", ROUND ROCK, ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16th, 1979 Bro. Morris: Thank you, Bro. Griffith.

Fellow members of the Supreme Lodge, officers and members of Lodge 187 Round Rock, visitors, distinguished guests and friends: You have just heard the names of the members of the Supreme Lodge being called as they were escorted into this assembly. We are also pleased to have with us the wives of our directors and Supreme Lodge officers, and I will ask them all to stand at one time and be recognized. (They all stand): First, my wife, Dorothy SL Legal Adviser Reuben Lesikar and wife Jeanette SL Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska and wife Dorothy SL Vice President Bernard M. Gebala and wife Evelyn (SL Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas is attending the District Vii meeting in San Antonio today, but is expected to drop by later.)

District II Director Bro. Henry Vitek and his wife Angeline of Granger District V Director Bro. Louis Hanus of. Houston District VI Director Bro Matt Vanek and his wife Henrietta of Victoria

-(Applause)Editor Bro. Set'cik and his wife Maxine of West State Field Manager Bro. Silas Smith and his wife Jeanette State Field Manager Bro. Gene McBride and his wife Frances Jo of the Home Office in Temple. I would like all of the latter to stand at one time and be recognized. (They all stand). Officers of the local lodge will be recognized shortly.

(If you will pardon a personal disgression, I would like to introduce a gentleman that most of you have probably never met until today - my brother Ernest and his daughter Cindy, visiting from Rolla in the State of Missouri. We are glad to have both of them here today on this wonderful SPJST occasion.)

Lodge 187 was organized on November b, 1977, in the American Legion Hall here in Round Rock just down the road.

State Field Manager Silas Smith presided at that meeting and Supreme Lodge President Nick A. Morris installed the officers, most or all of whom are still serving at this time. At that time, the members chose the designation "Spirit of Round Rock".

The lodge was given its charter at Lodge 18 Elgin on 12 February 1978.

Much could be said about the early beginnings and progress of Lodge 187. A complete history of the lodge was given at the chartering ceremonies, so that will not be repeated. It cannot be denied, however, that Bro. Ray Woytek was the prime mover behind the organization of

the lodge and the developments in the lodge to the present time. In more recent months Bro. Ray has had a lot of help from fellow members, and certainly his devoted wife, Ella. There is no way one person could have accomplished what has been accomplished and what you see here today. As has happened in so many other instances, a number of people have made this lodge building their second home during the past few months, and attending to its affairs has been secondary to their employment, sometimes even taking precedence over that.

After starting construction of this building in October of 1978, and after several delays, due mostly to adverse weather conditions, the construction was finally completed the early part of this month of September. The dimensions of the building being what they are makes this newest lodge home the largest in our SPJST. Details of the building appear in the program that you received at the door as you came in.

My dear brothers and sisters of Lodge 187, you have travelled some difficult and trying roads within the last few months; any similar venture has its ups and downs, its reverses, its pitfalls, and its disappointments. We know that it has not been easy. Many of you have invested heavily with your own personal resources and this is commendable. I know that there have been perhaps differences of opinions on certain matters. This is normal and to be expected, however, you should rejoice at the achievement that stands and surrounds us here today. The

A huge participation of people during the flag-raising [about 1,100] saw the U.S. Flag raised in front of the building, at the "Spirit of Round Rock" lodge home in Round Rock on September 16, 1979. road ahead will be marked with hard work and more hard work - perhaps disappointments and disagreements along the way. The important thing is that you have a unity of purpose and pursue that purpose with good will and a tolerance of one another's feelings and opinions. And, while you go about your tasks and obligations, you may again face the uncertainties and doubts of success. Remember that the greatest good will be achieved by everyone working and pulling together. In such an enterprise, and even in a fraternal benefit society, although decisions are normally made through the democratic process, it should also be remembered that not everyone can be a "chief" no more than everyone can be an "indian".

There has to be a balance of both. Your elected leadership should be supported and backed and should have the cooperation of the members. You have so much at stake; the SPJST has so much at stake. We have believed in you, we have trusted in you, and we had advanced the membership's resources to aid you in getting to this point of your existence. No one has to tell you that your obligations are serious - very serious, and that they are and will be sizable, but with the

cooperation and hard work of everyone these responsibilities can be met. These responsibilities rest equally on every member of Loge 187!

The Supreme Lodge of the SPJST has met on a number of occasions and counselled with you and your representatives have met with the Supreme Lodge. You are a part of us and we have much at stake in you. I would like to close with what I think is an appropriate verse.

When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, When the road you're trudging seems all up hill, When the funds are low and the debts are high And you want to smile, but you have to sigh, When care is pressing you down a bit, Rest, if you must - but don't you quit.

Often the goal is nearer than It seems to a faint and faltering man, Often the struggler has given up When he might have captured the victor's cup.

And he learned too late, when the

night slipped down, How close he was to the golden crown.

Success is failure turned inside out The silver tint of the clouds of doubt And you never can tell how close you are, It may be near when it seems afar; So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit It's when things seem worst that you mustn't quit.

Volame yam nazdar a pfejeme Radu 6".

187 dalgiho uspechu! Good luck, and may peace be with you, this day and always.

Brother Griffith then proceeded to introduce the following speakers: Lodge 187 President Bro. Ray Woytek: Thank you for coming today. I know that I speak for all the members of SPJST Lodge No. 187 when I say we are glad you came to help us celebrate this occasion. There are many of us who are looking around today and saying "we

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Presiding Officer Bob Griffith

Supreme Lodge President Nick A. Morris

Lodge No. 187 President Ray Woytek

made it" with a kind of wonderment in our voices. It's been hard at times and we wondered during those times whether or not we actually would achieve our goal but we are in a fine new lodge home made possible by some hard-working people, members who didn't quit until the job was done. Fraternalism has been at work here every night for several weeks with members cleaning, painting, carpentering, and wall papering in preparation for this, our dedication day.

We have all grown closer together in this relationship and I can't begin to express my appreciation for the long hard hours these people have volunteered to make this hall what it is today. I would like to introduce to you each individual but we would be here all afternoon if I did and I think they know how I feel about their dedication. I want to thank the Supreme Lodge officers and directors for their support, financial and otherwise; Farmers State Bank of Round Rock and City National Bank of Taylor, and our local members who loaned us money to complete the building, Pokorny Construction and Supply Company who put up the metal building for a job well done and all the sub-contractors who worked so diligently to complete the building, with special thanks to Carol Klingemann and Ben Morris, our electricians, and Ed

Volek, our plumber, who are members and are still on the job finishing up. I want to thank our Board of Directors and officers who have supported me and helped me so much along the way. We couldn't have finished the building if it hadn't been for people like Reggie and Adeline Geistman and Rodney Lange who sold us carpet, paint and wall paper at their cost. Adeline's assistance in decorating was invaluable; Donna Williams and her assistants who did all the wall papering; Dennis Dobias who donated mirrors and glass; Henry Wobus who made the sign for the front of our building. The pictures on the walls are from Earl's Frame Shop of Round Rock and Earl Palmer is a member of our lodge. Have you been wondering why we named this room the Starlite Ballroom?

Now you know - there it is right in front of you - a beautiful chandelier, the creation of Albert T. Schroeder. He is also a member of our lodge.

A special thank-you goes to State Field Manager Silas Smith and his wife Jeanette who so graciously assisted us in organizing our lodge in September of 1977 and who are here today to help us celebrate. Please stand.

Now I want to introduce to you the people who are the heart of 187 - the people who have led us and inspired us to

do great things. Please hold your applause until all have been introduced.

First, our Board of Directors: Chairman Arnold Peterson and his wife Wilma; Albert Lange and wife Elsa, Gene Parker and wife Delores, Logan Bartz and wife Bonnie, Dennis Dobias and wife Joyce, Charles George and wife Paula, myself and my wife Ella.

Secondly, our officers: 1st Vice President Lyman Larson, 2nd Vice President Charles George, Secretary Wilma Peterson, Treasurer Mae Sliva, Financial Secretary Ella Woytek, Youth Leaders Susan and Ronnie Woytek.

Next: Our committee chairmen: Tickets: Albert and Elsa Lange, Mae and Charley Sliva; Kitchen: Don and Sharon Gavin; Bar: Lyman Larson and Charley Sliva; Grounds: Woody Weidner; Resolutions: Irene Weidner; Entertainment: Mona Larson and Bonnie Bartz; Rules and Regulations: Ray and Ella Woytek; Memorial Fund: Nancy Vayo.

I would also like to thank all the people from other lodges over the stand for attending and ask that everyone have a good time and come back to see us again.

If you'd like, please walk over and inspect our private club facility which is almost complete and will be open in the near future.

Larry Tonn, Mayor of 120,,,,,Aa â&#x20AC;˘ ,;ck

ariSi District II Director Henry Vi`

Round Rock Mayor Larry Tonn: As mayor of the city of Round Rock I would like to welcome each of you to our community. It is appropriate that Round Rock welcomes the SPJST... The SPJST is tilled with heritage and dedicated to preserving that heritage and so is the community of Round Rock.

Since this dedication is making history...I thought it would be of interest to share some of the history of our community. In the early 1850's a settlement on the north bank of Brushy Creek, just west of IH-35, was started and named Brushy Creek. The Chisholm Trail had crossed the creek nearby. The Chisholm Trail was a popular cattle drive trail. In 1854 the name Brushy Creek proved to be confusing to postal authorities since there was another Brushy community in "Texas. The postmaster was asked to come up with a new name. He and a fishing friend had spent considerable time fishing from a large anvil-shaped rock in the middle of Brushy Creek. The postmaster chose the new name for the popular old rock.

With the beginning of Swedish immigration, the Palm Valley community started developing. Palm Valley Lutheran Church was founded in 1870 and the old church to the east of its was constructed in 1894. When the railroad

bypassed the original settlement, a new Round Rock started on the south side of Brushy Creek. Both communities eventually became one after a number of years.

Industries came to Round Rock in the 1870's. The Round Rock Broom Factory was started in 1876 and operated for several decades. Excellent hand-sewn brooms were made from broom corn and were sold throughout the country. To the west of our community, the production of lime also started in the 1870's. The Federal Government was a major purchaser. It was using the lime in the construction of forts.

Desperados also played a part in our community. John Wesley Hardin, the son of a Methodist minister, named for the founder of the church, managed to obtain a diploma from the Greenwood Masonic Institute in Round Rock. John Wesley was a famed murderer and gunslinger in the 1870's. In 1878, the legendary Sam Bass was shot and died two days later. The Sam Bass story has been told many times. Bass was in town preparing to rob a local bank. He was a daring young robber, was said to be generous to the poor, was a cowboy who died on his own birthday and has remained a well-known part of our history.

District Judge Bill Lott With the railroad and immigration, cultural and educational things happened. Round Rock College, established in 1878, was our first public school. In 1884, the college was changed to Round Rock Institute. The institute remained active until 1910, at which time it became Trinity Lutheran.

In 1878, Round Rock's population was 1200; in 1970, the population was 2811.

Today the population is approximately 11,000. We are in a decade of unprecedented growth. There are numerous churches of nearly all faiths and the Round Rock School District has been one of the fastest growing ones in the state.

The SPJST is growing as evidenced by its increasing membership. I am glad that it is now growing with our community also.

I hope you have enjoyed hearing a little about a community which I am proud to be a part of, and that with the dedication of this lodge today, we truly do welcome you.

District II Director Henry Vitek: Mr. Chairman Bob Griffith, Mayor Larry Tonn, District Judge Bill Lott, officers and directors of the Supreme Lodge, officers of Lodge No. 187, members and guests.

Wednesday_ September 26, 1979 It is a privilege and an honor to be present on this great occasion on the grand opening of this beautiful new home of Lodge 187 here in Round Rock. ,We know that it will be a center of great activity for SPJST members and friends in this area.

The growth of the SPJST has been superb. It was a humble beginning in 1897 when our forefathers met and organized the SPJST in La Grange.

From that small group of pioneers we have grown into a Society of 130 local lodges with approximately 56,000 members having $137 million life insurance in force as of June 30, 1979.

Our assets are in excess of $26 million and we enjoy a solvency ratio of $128.78 for each $100.00 in liabilities.

Our membership is statewide. There are fraternal activities that include the whole family. Among these is a youth program for the youngsters, rest homes for the aged, and the educational scholarship programs. Yes, these are benefits that you can only enjoy in a fraternal organization such as ours.

You have chosen as your name "Spirit of Round Rock". It was my pleasure to visit this site on several occasions during the construction phase of your new home. It was interesting to see the many members hard at work painting, cleaning, etc. They truly have the spirit in their hearts, the fraternal spirit in action. You could not have chosen a more appropriate name. It takes unity to make a dream like this come true.

Although a lot has been done this is just the beginning. It will take a lot more hard work and continuing effort of the entire membership now and in the future to insure the continued success of this lodge. With the work and cooperation such as has been shown here in Round Rock we cannot help but grow and go forward.

We are all happy for you this day and we know that you will enjoy this beautiful new facility.

I congratulate you on your achievement and wish you much success and happiness in your new home.

District Judge Bill Lott: It is a distinct personal pleasure for me to play a small part in the grand opening of the "Spirit of Round Rock; the new home of the SPJST Lodge 187. I join the others in congratulating you - this is a tine building of which you can be proud.

I have had others tell me how beautiful it is and I am not disappointed.

Let me share a few brief observations with you on this occasion.

The buildings for your lodges are important of course, and they do provide the necessary facilities in which your

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A beautiful SPJST emblem of real flowers was a gift to Lodge No. 187, Round Rock from The Pokorny Construction and Supply Company made by The Taylor Floral Company.

Many of the Supreme Lodge members and their wives in attendance. goals can be carried out. It is great that your organization stresses the "family unit" in your affairs - so many of our activities are designed for the entire family. The "family" as we know it is one of the main backbones of our heritage.

This is important.

We went through a period of time when the family unit was being undermined

and in many instances completely destroyed. It even looked for a while as if marriages were to be a thing of the past. This certainly would be contrary to the strong family concept. Things seem to be swinging back, however, now, I'm happy to say.

Every day in Court I see family units dissolved by divorce. Somtimes this has

VbSTN1IC to be and often may be best under the circumstances but it is sad. I feel that your continued promotion of participation by all members of the family can and will help make the family ties stronger.

As this area grows in population, the crime rate is necessarily going to increase. These seem to go together.

Efforts are being made by law enforcement officers, the District Attorney's office, the Courts and juries to handle the criminal cases as they arise.

The county traditionally has been tough on criminals. Juries gave stiff penalties.

This changed for a period of time after World War II, but we are getting that reputation again as a result of strong prosecution. Our District `Attorney is hard-working and is doing an outstanding job prosecuting felonies which are the more serious crimes, and the juries these days are giving long term penalties. This word is getting widespread again that Williamson County isn't a healthy place to commit the more serious crimes. This will not stop crime - not even the murders, rapes and aggravated types of crime - but it is bound to go a long way in cutting it down.

Your lodge cannot prevent the increase in crime here, but your emphasis on fellowship, group activities and family ties has to have a positive effect. This new lodge will serve a good need here.

Since I've been serving as District Judge, I've tried a large number of all types of cases - civil, criminal, family matters and others. Many of these have been jury trials, and these required many of our citizens to serve on the juries. This is an important role for citizens to play as active participants in the administration of justice. I have learned that, although serving on a jury is a hard job and takes time away from a person's usual activities, most jurors willingly accept their responsibility and thoroughly enjoy serving. Your lodge can encourage good citizenship and responsibility along this line and others.

Two members of the Hi-Toppers Band of New Braunfels. [Both bands entertained at the Lodge No. 187 dedication].

FRATERfIALIIMv a family affair

The members of any organization are the important ingredient. That is true of the SPJST as it has been for over 80 years. President Morris could not successfully run your State organization, nor can President Ray Woytek have a good lodge here in Round Rock without the active support of the members. I'm confident that as you all continue to work TOGETHER, keeping in mind the true meaning of Fraternalism and brotherly love and understanding, this can and will become another great lodge.

I wish you the best in your endeavors.

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Wednesday, September 26, 1979 Post-Dedication Observations: Approximately 1,000 people were in attendance at the opening day and dedication ceremonies at Lodge 187 in Round Rock. The hall was filed to capacity, with arrangements having been made for some extra chairs and tables.

Time-wise, everything clicked off on schedule. The weather was good and people came from near and far. Of course, Sunday's ceremonies were the third day in a row that events had taken place at 187. These prolonged weekends are especially hard on those working in the host lodge because they have to put forth so many hours at the hall and on their feet. It was an example of true dedication. I know they were tired, but they did it in a spirit of fraternalism and cooperation.

The day was successful in every respect and will be long remembered by a lot of people. If you will pardon this personal observation, my brother Ernest from Missouri and his daughter Cindy, talked about Sunday's events constantly until they left to go home to Missouri three days later. They said they had never seen anything like this in Missouri and it had been a long time since Ernest had witnessed anything like that since the years that he had lived in the Corpus Christi and Dallas areas many years ago.

It brought back a lot of memories, especially the Czech music by the Seaton Brass Band, the Czech singing, and the music furnished by the Vrazel Polka Band and the Hi-Toppers. He couldn't help but make the observation that everyone seemed to be having a good time - young and old, and that everyone was doing their thing in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

(I think he's about ready to make the move back to Texas!)

All of the officers and members of Lodge 187 deserve a lot of credit for what has been accomplished. We wish them well.

Fraternally, 7)(-c.€

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Nick A. Morris

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1979 FALL CLASSES IN CZECH AT UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON We know that the following information concerning Czech studies at University of Houston will be most interesting to Vestnik readers.

Our fall classes convened September 28th from the very first meeting, studying has been in full swing with 13 registered in one first-year class. Their interest is electrifying. Another beginning class scheduled for evenings is composed of 10 students and there is a third class of 8 second-year students.

Four special problems' students are researching various aspects of Czech history, literature, composers, poets, etc.

Audits are discouraged, but many times it is too difficult to eliminate them from class.

At present we are electing UH Czech Club officers and are also confronted with several who wish to start a glee club.

From the above information one can only arrive at the conclusion that "CZECH" is going quite well at the UH this fall term.

Come join us if you need language credit. You are welcome.

W.E. Souchek Czech Instructor

BULLETIN BOARD 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. * * Diamond Jubilee veiebration at Lodge No. 54, West The 75th anniversary of Lodge Jaromir No. 54 in West will be observed Sunday, Deo. 2nd, 1979.

More 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 You_th 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,

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

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State Youth Director

We want to thank each of you for your help while the youngsters are trying to get the garage sale started. I will put the time and place of the garage sale in the Vestnik.

We have changed the time of our youth club meetings to the first Thursday of each month and the social will be the third Thursday of each month. Please keep this in mind and try to attend if at all possible.

Fraternally, Charlene Bennett Asst. Youth Leader

FROM THE STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR

Letters From The Youth

Dear Members and Friends: Those of you who are anticipating to attend the State Royalty this Saturday, September 29th at Lodge 180 in Burleson and would like to stay overnight near the vicinity, I have a list of motel/hotel accommodations near Burleson and in Fort Worth.

The following list of motels are north of Burleson on Interstate 35: Howard Johnson - AC 817-293-6671 Motel 6 - 817-293-6612 Ramada Inn - 817-923-8281 Fort Worther Best Western 817-923-1987; 800-528-1234 South Loop Motel - 817-293-5333 The Hilton Hotel downtown in Fort Worth on Interstate 20 can be contacted at 817-335-7000.

Fraternally, Dorothy Massey State Youth Director

DISTRICT HI YOUTH CLUB

From The

From The Lodge Youth Leaders LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY Dear Members and Frienus: We had our combined business meeting and social Monday, September 17th.

There were a few who could not attend and hope they can make it to the next one. We always miss those who are not able to come because we enjoy the fellowship of everyone.

We are really looking forward to attending the State Royalty at Burleson.

There are several from our lodge who plan to attend.

The youth members are starting to gather up all the articles people are donating for the garage sale. If anyone has something they would like to donate to the lodge, please call Elaine Erwin at 5444510 or Charlene Bennett at 544-7708. Please label the items you donate so we can be sure they get priced.

Dear Members, Just a reminder to all the youth members of District III that the District Youth Club will hold its meeting Sunday, October 7th at Lodge 6, Cottonwood. We hope to see many of you from all the lodges at this meeting.

LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON Dear Members, We held our monthly meeting August 31st. Mrs. Veselka brought games for us to play. Then we had a view of camp and for a snack, we had popcorn and cake. Afterward we danced to a tape and that was all for this time.

Fraternally, (9-20-79) Frank Pavlicek -SPJST-

LODGE

NO. 187, ROUND ROCK

Dear Members, Our last meeting was held September 8th at the lodge hall. Plans were made for us to take part at the Dedication ceremonies of our new lodge home. We helped clean our hall and we sold aluminum cans.

October 14th, a skating party is planned at Playland Skating Center in Austin, at 2 p.m. We hope to see you there.

Fraternally yours, Theresa Dobecka District III Junior Reporter

Fraternally, Beth Jezisek (8) Reporter -SPJST-

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DISTRICT V YOUTH CLUB Dear Members: Please mark your records that the District V meeting will be October 14 at Danbury. The meeting will start around 1:30 a.m., with registration, and a super dinner will be served. The District V Youth Club will also have a meeting with our DYC, Mr. Wahlberg. Please make sure to make plans to attend. See you then.

Fraternally yours, Debra Dobesh (12) (9-20-79) -SPJST-

LODGE

NO. 88 YOUTH CLUB

Dear Members: We had our September meeting on September 6th at 7:30 p.m. We discussed the super State YAD and plans are being made for a social in the near future. It was decided to have our October, November and December meetings on the first Sunday of each month. Please mark your records to attend. The time will be at 3 p.m.

Fraternally yours, (9-20-79) Craig Dobesh (8)

LODGE NO. 179, WARRENTON Dear Readers, September 13th was the regular business meeting of the SPJST youth club Lodge No. 179. We had a good attendance of sixteen members, three leaders and four extra adults participating. Kim Gebhard led the pledge of allegiance. Following the standard procedures of business and reports, we heard the final report on our feast and State YAD. We still have a movie listed for September viewing. For our October meeting, it was decided that all members and leaders come in Halloween costumes and prizes will be awarded for different categories. The adults agreed to be our judges. After a suggestion the adults decided they would come in costume, too, and the youth club members would be their judges and furnish the prizes for them. It was also decided to see about going bowling later in October.

Mrs. Ronald Klump will check with the bowling lanes in Brenham for dates and prices. The meeting adjourned for refreshments and cold cuts.

Fraternally, Sue Lynn Schoenst (9-19-79)

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Wednesday_ September 26, 1979 LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS and LODGE NO. 72, CAMERON Dear Members, We held our monthly meeting on August 19 at Mrs. John Slavik's home.

The meeting was called to order by our president and the minutes were read.

The new business was to elect new officers, they are as follows: President Shirley Slavik; Vice-President - Torrey Ruzicka; Treasurer - Rhonda Slavik; Secretary, Reporter - Tonya Ruzicka; Flag Bearer - Tommy Bedrich.

Planning Committee: Torrey Ruzicka, chairman, Tonya Ruzicka, Shirley Slavik, Rhonda Slavik, Tommy Bedrich Refreshment Committee: Shirley Slavik, Rhonda Slavik, and Tonya Ruzicka.

The meeting was then adjourned and we had homemade ice cream and cookies. Later that afternoon some of the members went arrowhead hunting. They had a real good time.

Our next meeting was September 22, at the First National Bank, at 6:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Shirley Slavik (14) President (9-19-79) -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Members, We went on a hayride September 23rd. We met at the hall.

At our meeting we had a visitor, Ellie Cullen; she showed us products from Shakee. We will sell these for our money fund.

Fraternally, (9-17-79) David Motl (8) -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Readers, Lodge No. 66 held its youth meeting on Sunday, September 16th. A report was given on the club's trip to Six Flags on September 15th. We had a good turnout and I am sure everyone enjoyed themselves.

Mrs. Parma, our youth leader, recognized all of the State YAD winners and congratulated them. I hope now everyone will begin to think about next year's Youth Achievement Day. Remember, the one who is best prepared will be the winner.

The youth members were reminded of the District III fall meeting. It will be held Sunday, October 7th at Lodge 6 in Cottonwood. Let's all try to attend and take an active part in our district youth club affairs.

We will have a poster contest for the October 21st meeting. All youth members are to create a poster design of their month of birth. We will also have a "Way Out Games" contest.

For the October meeting, Tena Urbanek and Karen Shelton will be in charge of games. The birthday cake will be brought by James Yates.

The State Royalty competition will be held Saturday, September 29th at Lodge 180 in Burleson. I hope everyone will be present to witness the crowning of the new 1979-80 Royal Court.

(9-17-79)

Fraternally, Steven Stanislav President

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LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Dear Members, Our meeting came to order on September 12th in our SPJST Lodge 177 youth room.

The members of Lodge 177 introduced three new members to the club. They are Jessica Washborne, Thawsha Washborne and Jeff Hurst. Six adults attended our youth club meeting.

The youth club is going to sell the pool table and ping pong with it. if you need to get in touch with Betty Hawk about the pool table, call her at 778-2479.

A motion was made to have a ticket sale to spend about $70.

A lock-in was planned for September 21st. Johnny, Frances, Cheryl and Brady were chosen to make plans.

Don't forget our next meeting which will be held on October 8th.

Fraternally, Frances Dewitt Reporter (9-18-79) -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Members, At our meeting we made soap carvings for our craft.

We had a visitor, Ellie Cullen; she showed us many products for our fund raising.

Fraternally, (9-17-79) Louis Motl (10) -SPJST-

State Royalty September 29th at Lodge No. 180, Burleson

We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Texaska Orlice No. 13, Dime Box, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother

JOE FRANK TYDLACKA, who passed away August 25,1979 at 1:40 p.m. in the T.L. Goodnight Memorial Hospital, attaining the age 75 years, 2 months and 4 days.

Brother Tydlaeka was born June 21st, 1904 in Bell County, son of the late John Tydldeka and Annie Blinka Tydlaaa.

He lived in Burleson County most of his life and was a farmer and rancher. He married Mary Provazek November 10th, 1931 at Freatat, Texas. He was a member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Dime Box. Funeral mass for Brother Joe Frank Tydldeka of Route 4, Caldwell was held at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Frenkat, with Rev. Isidore Rozycki officiating. Burial was in Holy Rosary Catholic Church Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Tydlaeka of Caldwell; brothers, John Tydlaeka of Dime Box, Willie Tydlaela of Bryan and half-brother, Rudolph Cepcar of Giddings; two sisters, Mrs. Albina Mikulin of Dime Box and Mrs. Annie Mikulin of Caldwell.

Preceding him in death were a brother, Frank Tydlaeka; nephew, Frank J. Tydlaata; infant half-brother, Bernard Cepar; one sister, Miss Agnes Tydldeka and half-sister, Mrs. Milady Pohofelsky.

Brother Tydlaaa was an SPJST member about 41 years.

May our departed lodge brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Albina Milburn Olga Nimtz Mary J. Kubena

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EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge Karel Jonas No. 28. East Bernard, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother LAWRENCE J. OLDAG, Who passed away Tuesday evening, July 10th, 1979, at the age of 56.

Funeral services were held July 12th under the direction of Davis Funeral Home in East Bernard and at Holy Cross Catholic Church on Thursday morning at 10 a.m. in the church, with Rev. Joe Vrana of Holy Cross Parish and Rev. Pat O'Connel, Msgr. John Kukral and Rev. Henry Rachunek officiating at the funeral. Interment was in the mausoleum of Holy Cross Cemetery.

Brother Lawrence Oldag was born in San Felipe, Texas and he moved to East Bernard with his parents about 40 years ago. He was employed for sometime with the Crescent Chemical Co., but before his death, he was a retired farmer.

Survivors include his wife Lillian Janie; three sons, Lawrence Ronald of Austin, Donald Lee and Vincent Jode of East Bernard; seven grandchildren; one sister, Florence Kubena of East Bernard; four brothers, Ernest Oldag of Cameron, Frank Oldag of Texas City, Benjamin Oldag of Rosenberg and Eugene Oldag of East Bernard.

One brother, Willie, preceded him in death.

May our departed lodge brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Lydia Sperlik Albert Lupik

Fuesse, both of Houston; three sisters, one brother, seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Resolution Committee: Della Miksch Dorothy Hensley Doris Knapick -SPJST-

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY The undersigned committee of Lodge No. 110, Kaufman in behalf of our entire membership, wishes to express our deepest sympathy to the family of MRS. FRANCES STROUHAL, who passed away on August 11th, 1979, at the age of 87 years.

Sister Strouhal was born in Moravia, Czechoslovakia in 1892. She married Frank Strouhal who preceded her in death in 1957 and one son, Wesley, who preceded her in death in 1958.

Sister Strouhal made her home at the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. I in Taylor since June 29th, 1968.

Funeral services were held in St. Francis Church in Lancaster, Texas with Rev. Gale White officiating. Interment followed in the St. Joseph's Cemetery in Ennis, Texas.

Sister Strouhal is survived by a son, Frank Strouhal of Lancaster; two daughters, Cecilia Rychlik of Dallas and Georgia Ray of Cedar Creek; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, a nephew and three nieces.

Pallbearers were her grandsons.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace.

Willie Janicek Resolution Committee: -SPJST-

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The Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 54, West, in behalf of our entire membership, wishes to express our We, the Resolution Committee of heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved Lodge No. 88, Houston, on behalf of all family of our departed lodge brother, the members, want to express our BEN A. KUDELKA deepest sympathy to the family of our of Route 1, West, a retired farmer, died lodge sister Friday, September 14th, 1979 in a local CAROLINE A. FEUSSE, hospital, at the age of 88. who passed away September 10th, Services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 16th at the West Brethren 1979.

Sister Feusse was a member of Church, with the Rev. Henry Beseda Immanuel Lutheran Church and Lodge officiating. Interment followed in St. Mary's Cemetery near West.

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Brother Kudelka was born near Ross, Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 12th from Immanuel Texas and lived in that area most of his life. He was a member of the West Lutheran Church, with Rev. Roland G. Brethren Church and a World War I Friedrichs officiating. Interment was in veteran. He married Cecilia Chudej in Resthaven Cemetery.

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She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Audrey M. Zischang; a son, Edgar R. Survivors include his wife; one -SPJST-

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daughter, Mrs. C.J. (Martha) Hlavaty of West; four grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

May he rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Jan Vaculik -SPJST-

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In behalf of the entire membership of Lodge No. 89, Rosebud, I wish to express deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed sister MRS. JANIE ZVONEK, who passed away at a Pasadena hospital on August 8th, 1979.

Services were held at Green Funeral Chapel in Rosebud, with the Rev. Milton Maly officiating. Burial was at Woodland Cemetery at Rosebud.

Sister Zvonek had lived near Rosebud most of her life, and made her home in Houston for the past few years where some of her children lived.

Sister Zvonek was a member of Seaton Brethren Church and a longtime member of Lodge 89.

Survivors include two sons, Anton and Joe Zvonek, both of Houston; three daughters, Milady Williamson of Houston, Frances Budell of Brenham and Ruth Grohman of Bastrop; a brother, Frank Vitek of Temple; two sisters, Mrs. Rosie Pechal of Temple and Mrs. Frances Adamek of Garland; eight grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace and her memory remain with us forever.

Respectfully submitted by John J. Plasek Secretary of Lodge 89 -SPJST-

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY On behalf of the entire membership of SPJST Lodge No. 68, Nelsonville, we wish to extend our deepest and most sincere sympathy to the family of our departed sister MRS. ESTHER SUROVIK, who passed away in the Bohne Memorial Hospital in Brenham on September 5, 1979.

Sister Surovik was a member of the Nelsonville Brethren Church and the SPJST Lodge Nelsonville.

Survivors include her husband, Frank H. Surovik of Nelsonville; daughters, Mrs. Lynwood (Betty) Ulrich of Brenham, Mrs. Bornell (Marie) Coufal of Denton and Mrs. Milton (Theresa) Schmitt of Sealy; sons, Frank C. Surovik of Brenham and Daniel R. Surovik of Bellville; sister, Mrs. Edwin Surovik of

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Wednesday_ September 26, 1979 Brenham; brothers, Henry Sebesta of Iowa Colony, Edwin Sebesta of Texas City, Charles Sebesta of Bellville and Alvin Sebesta of Granbury and six grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Raymond Sebesta.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Louis Albert T.M. Karnas Ben Maresh -SPJST â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee in behalf of the entire membership of Lodge No. 88 Houston, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our dear departed sister ALBINA KRAMPOTA DVORAK, who passed away August 27, 1979 in Newport News, Virginia.

Funeral services were held August 30th at the Proberg Funeral Home in Alvin, Texas with Rev. Vincent Dulock of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Iowa Colony officiating. Interment was in the Confederate Cemetery in Alvin, Texas.

Her husband, Joe Dvorak, preceded her in death two years ago.

She is survived by one daughter, Janet Mellott of Astoria, Oregon; one son, Joe Dvorak, Jr. of Smithville, Virginia; five grandchildren, five sisters and two brothers.

Resolution Committee: Della Miksch Dorothy Hensley Doris Knapick

ITEMS OF INTEREST FRUIT GROWERS TO MEET Reflections on this year's fruit crop--a good one--and results of field demonstrations and research studies will highlight an upcoming conference at Texas A and M University.

Oct. 2-3 is the date of the Texas Fruit Growers Conference sponsored by the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, Texas A and M University System, in cooperations with the Texas Peach and Plum Growers Association.

"This year's conference is designed to be of practical value to the commercial fruit grower," points out Dr. Tom Handwerker, Extension horticulturist.

"Particular emphasis will be on

production techniques that improve fruit quality and marketing techniques to improve fruit profitability.

"Information on fruit varieties, disease and weed control, mechanical pruning, growth regulators, trickle irrigation, U-pick orchards and direct consumer sales will be presented," says Handwerker. "There will also be discussions on production techniques in Missouri and Louisiana."

Program speakers will include commercial fruit growers, scientists with the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, Extension Service specialists and county Extension agents.

Conference participants will also have an opportunity to view commercial exhibits and to see new products and equipment used in commercial fruit production, -adds Handwerker.

The Texas Peach Queen will be selected at a 7 p.m. banquet on Oct. 2.

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SCHOOL

SET FOR FOOD PROCESSORS

A Better Process Control School for those in the food handling and processing business will be held at Texas A and M University, Oct. 8-11.

The school is being sponsored by the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, Texas Food Processors Association and Food Processors Institute and is designed to provide training regarding new rules governing the canning industry, points out Al B. Wagner, Extension food technologist.

The school is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and will provide training for operators of retorts, processing systems, and aseptic processing and packaging systems as well as for container closure inspectors.

Discussions will deal with microbiology, container handling, food plant chlorination, new regulations, record keeping, thermal processing and container closure systems, notes Wagner.

Individuals â&#x20AC;˘participating in the school and successfully completing an examination will receive FDA certification.

Anyone interested inpreregistering for the school or in obtaining further details may contact Wagner at the Soil and Crop Sciences Center, Texas A and M University, College Station, Tx. 77843 (713-845-7023).

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PAYOFF FOR LP GAS

CONVERSION? Converting gasoline-powered pickups to liquid propane (LP gas) may be the

logical alternative to spot gasoline shortages and increasing gasoline prices, believes an economist with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service.

Dr. Ashley Lovell with the Texas A and M University System notes that there has recently been a sudden increased demand for LP gas conversion kits and tanks for gas-powered vehicles.

This increased interest has been due to the widening gap between gasoline and propane fuel prices.

However, he advises pickup owners to carefully consider the conversion since it can be a major capital- investment ranging from $600 to $1,000.

"Estimates of the economic payoff are subject to uncertainties, especially future propane and gasoline prices," says Lovell. "When estimating net fuel savings, the easiest value to determine is the installation cost if the dealer has the conversion kit and tank in stock."

Total fuel savings over a given period of time will increase due to a widening of the gap between gasoline and LP gas prices, high mileage use of the vehicle, and the greater fuel consumption of less efficient vehicles (gas guzzlers).

"A major conversion benefit is the anticipated lower fuel cost per mile," points out Lovell. "However, propane causes a 20-30 percent decrease in miles per gallon since one gallon of propane contains only about 75 percent of the BTU's in a gallon of gasoline. If reduced fuel cost per mile is the major savings considered, then the annual amount of savings is directly related to annual mileage."

The economist gives this example.

Assume a vehicle gets 15 mpg from gasoline and 11.25 mpg from LP gas, gasoline is $1 per gallon and LP gas is 55 cents per gallon, and the interest rate is 10 percent. (The capital budgeting procedure of discounting is used to convert future fuel savings to current values.)

"Driving 10,000 miles a year, you would realize about $865 in total fuel savings in seven years," calculates Lovell. "At 15,000 miles a year, the discounted savings would be $845 in four years. And if you drove 20,000 miles annually, you could save $884 over three years."

Despite the fuel cost savings, there are inconveniences. Retail propane sources and hours of operation are more limited than gasoline stations, and repair of LP systems requires specialized skills and parts, notes the economist.

Also, cargo space in a pickup bed must be sacrificed for the propane tank. This is costly if the truck is regularly used for hauling or for pleasure such as carrying a camper.

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"If you have a propane system, you STiould frequently check it for leaks," Warns Lovell. "Don't park in a closed garage, especially if it houses a gas hot water heater."

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WATER AT HOME

Water conservation begins at home, says Nancy Granovsky, a family resource management specialist with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, The Texas A&M University System.

Water becomes a precious commodity When it is scarce.

However, when water supplies are abundant, less thought is given to water-use habits, the specialist points out.

The American Water Works Association estimates over-all residential water use at 60 gallons per person per day, so -even a 10 percent per capita reduction would result in a daily savings of a billion gallons.

-A water-use study-conservation project revealed that water use was significantly reduced by 25.6 percent in households sampled, Mrs. Granovsky reports. „ The reduction was attributed to the installation of toilet tank mechanisms designed to conserve water and to simple water-use changes adopted by households.

Eighty percent of the households reported making changes in their water-use habits. They mentioned the following changes: -,- --reduced amount of running water in sinks • --redUced lawn and garden watering --used dishwasher only when full --washed only full loads in clothes • washer --took shorter showers --repaired leaks and drips --flushed toilets less often --turned off faucet when brushing teeth --used less water in bathtub --washed car less often A conscious effort is required to change ,water-use habits, but repairing leaks and drips saves water without changing :habits, the specialist continues.

Consider the toilet. Each toilet flush uses from five to seven gallons of water.

Check the toilet to see if water leaks •after flushing. Two hundred gallons a day can seep from tank to howl if there is a leak.

To check for a leak, put a small amount of food coloring into the tank. If the color trickles into the bowl, there is a leak that needs repairing. buying a new toilet, look for a "low volume" model, she recommends.

Reduce the amount of water used in an

older toilet by placing a plastic milk or detergent bottle tilled with water and extra weight like sand or gravel into the toilet tank: The amount of water saved will be the same as the volume displaced by the plastic container.

Bricks do not displace as much water, and brick particles can seriously damage valves.

Or, save water by adjusting the float level of the toilet so the tank tills with less water, or place a two-ounce lead weight on the lilt rod just above the tank ball.

This last procedure forces the tank ball to scat more quickly than it normally would, thus allowing less water to leave the tank. Mrs. Granovsky adds.

-S PJSTDAN KUBIAK STATE REPRESENTATIVE'S REPORT

Texas "energy farms" may someday soon produce motor fuel for refineries in the same manner they once produced milk for dairies, State Rep. Dan Kubiak said Sunday.

Kubiak made his remarks while appearing on the "Capitol Eye" television program to discuss gasohol and other alcohol fuel production. The 12-year veteran lawmaker sponsored several alcohol fuel bills during the recent legislative session.

"Texas farmers can build low-cost plants to make alcohol motor fuels and sell them to refineries who can pick them up in tank trucks, much like the dairies used to collect milk from farmers in the old days," Kubiak said.

The plants cost between $500 and $20,000 and use solar energy to produce motor fuels from agriculture products.

"If we can start enough of these plants in Texas, not only will the farmers be able to grow their own fuel, so to speak, but they can provide a surplus for urban consumers who will most certainly be experiencing fuel shortages."

Kubiak said a by-product of alcohol fuel production is a pure protein food for humans or livestock. He said production of alcohol fuels will actually result in an increase in protein production.

State Representative Dan Kubiak today warned farmers and other diesel consumers that diesel supplies are expected to be "squeezed" during the months of August and September.

More crude oil supplies are going to be diverted to heating oil or distillate fuels for the coming winter, and the availability of diesel will be reduced for the next two months," Kubiak said.

Kubiak said he learned of the anticipated shortage , from the Gover-

nor's special energy advisor Edward 0.

Vetter.

The U.S. Department of Energy will soon require the major refineries to boost crude oil for heating oil production from the current 21 percent level up to 22 or 22.5 percent, he said.

The action is being taken in order to reach a goal of having each U.S. refiner hold 230 to 240 million barrels of distillate in inventory by October.

The one percent increase in distillate production could add 140,000 to 150,000 barrels a day to the nation's distillate inventories, but it will reduce the availability of diesel fuel.

"The shortage is going to cause more problems, no doubt about it," Kubiak said. "It will hit farmers particularly hard at a time when they will need fuel to cultivate their crops."

"One step farmers can take immediately is to conserve diesel fuel in every way possible."

Kubiak warned that the four percent state set-aside for diesel is limited and cannot be used to alleviate all of the problems.

"We're going to ask the Department of Energy to amend their regulations and allow more diesel availability now for farmers. We are also urging the State Department to step up negotiations with Mexico for diesel fuel."

Kubiak said diesel fuel is sold for 19 cents a gallon in Mexico. He also said he felt confident the Governor's office would make every possible effort to assist Texas farmers in obtaining fuel.

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THE AMERICAN CREED I believe in the United States of America as a Government of the people, by the people, for the people; whose Just powers are derived from the consent of the governed; a. democracy in a republic, a sovereign Nation of many sovereign States; a perfect Union one and inseparable; established upon those nrinciples of freedom equality, Justice, and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes.

I therefore believe it is my duty to my country to love it, to support Its Constitution, to obey its laws, to respect its flag, and to defend it against all enemies.

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PODPORA LIDSKOST BRATRSTYI east Ceski ttedni organ Slovansko Podporujici Jednoty Stitu Texas, zaloteno roku 1897 26. zati 1979

ROCN1K 67 CiSLO 39

Tak liens Aneika Houdkova Nedavno zemfel v Ennis p. John Koval ye veku 92 let, kte0 bydlel nejalqr Cas v Leisure Lodge opatrovne tam. Jeho madielka, rozend Frances Jakubikova, zesnula v listopadu 1963. Zanechava tfi dcery: pi. Emily Dlabajovou, pi. Mildred Trlicovou (obe z Ennis), pi. Mary Adams z Dallas a 1 syna Frank Kovafe v Lancaster. Te‘ 13 vnouCat, 28 pra-vnouCat a d ye netefe. Pohfben byl na Laureland Memorial Park zde v Dallas.

Tak odchazeji v gichni ti krajane-piongi ktefi jsme znali pied lety. Nrgem pozustalOn nak soustrast a zesnulemu tichSt spanek.

Dnes v sobotu ma pohieb malt' hoch Jerry Frank Barnes, kteq zemfel nahle ye svem domove. Hoch jest synem Joanne Macove a vnuk madielit Miroslav Jufcikoqch. Pohfeb byl z pohfebniho ustavu Weiland-Merritt na Grove Hill hibitov. Hoch zanechava rodiee Dwight Barnes, dedeeka a babieku Juicikovi, bratra Josefa a babieku Barnes-ovou a tetiCky a str9ekove. Litujeme mladeho hocha a pfejeme aby klidne odpoeival, ac je to Kkoda tak mladeho Zivota. Soustrast cele rodiee.

V itterY' veeer jsem byla na KJT sini zde nebot' jsem byla pozvana abych byla pfitomna az piijede delegace po busu z East Bernard vedend p. Rudy Kleekou.

Zatim elenove KJT a KJZT pofadali zvlaKtni schnzi, ktera se Okala jejich sine. Kdy=2" bus koneene pfijel tak ja a bratr jsme zatim pfivitali ti krajane kteii jeli s vSipravou do Peony Parku v Omaha, Nebraska od 11 a>". do 17. zafi aby se zileastnili tak zvanStch "Nebraska Polka Days". Bus vyjel z Houstonu a stavil se v X1istinu, Temple a Dallas a cestou sebral cestujici z Weimar a jinde, take jich bylo hodne. Clenkyne katolickeho spolku pfinesly zakusky aby hoste mohli si neco zakousnout a bylo toho dost pro kdideho. Pfi zakuscich se v's'ichni seznamovali a ja satna jsem byla pfekvapend, ze se ke me hlasil krajan p.

Ladik Malik z East Bernard. Rekl me, ze kdii se otvirala KJT sin v 1969 v Ennis a ja tam mela sbirku sidrch panenek, ze me tehdy poznal a promluvil si se mnou.

Divim se, ze za ty roky nezapomnel na me. Velice rada jsem se s nim setkala a pekne po krajansku jsme s nim si pohovoiili. Sdelil me, ze jeho otec byl ze Strakonic a matka z Hefmanic na Ceskomora yske vysoeine (odtud pry take pochazeji Dafilkovi). Povedel me o sve ceste do Ceskoslovenska s dcerami - a co vk tam vide'. Velmi tesilo bratra a me, k jsme se s krajanem Mafikem sal a pfali vkm t'astnou cestu. Take jsme poznali Viktorinovi, HajovskSrch a Kramrovi a jini. Hoste se radi podivali pies museum a libilo se jim tie. Po schUzi nastalo dal gi seznamovani a vKichni se pobavili. Nektefi Clenove zdelgiho spolku byli v narodnich krojich a nalada byla slavnostni. Doufame, vSrprava k'astne dojede do Omahy a zase zpet do Texasu a budou se miti dobfe.

Jak vite, nag 39. 4roeni Ceskoslovensk3i den se blai nebot' 14. fijna je jiz skoro za dvermi. Na qstavi gti jiI nyni se konaji vklijake pfipravy pro statni vSrstavu a zajiste i krajane se piipravuji take. Pan George Valek, pfedseda zdejKiho spolku KJT me sdelil, ze v 9 hodin rano 14. fijna se bude konat eeska In ge sv. v Hall of State ye Fair Parku. Nejd. biskup John MofkovskV kteq jest z diocese Houston-Galveston bude celebrantem.

Take biskup Thomas Tschoeppe z Dallas, Msgr. John HanaCek budou mu napomocni jako celebranti a pan Amos Pavlik statni piedseda z La Grange bude lektor. Pevecke sbory z Dallas, West, Abbott a Penelope budou zpivat pod vedenim sbormistra Frank Henzna.

Ministranti budou Henry Daboub, Michael Hubik, Stephen Reznik a Eugene Reznik. Missal a zpevni listky budou podane v'gem ktefi pfijdou na Kazani, zpevy a modlitby budou v Ceske feei. Vkchny katolici a tei nekatolici jsou fictive zvani aby se zileastnili teto Ceske mie. Tedy prosim, vemte na vedomi, ze tato mie zdene hned rano v nedeli 14. fijna v auditorium ye Hall of State na vSrstavigti.

V patek minuleho tSrdne se nam pfihnal

prvni severaCek nebot' bylo asi 60 stupiiii a v sobotu docela pry 55, a to ja se zdalo, ze opravdu podzim jiz je zde. Letos je jaksi divvy rok, nebot' si nepamatuji, aby se ochiadilo tak brzy jako letos.

Ovkm, ono asi jegte bude neldy zase teplo nei se pfihlasi zima! Take litujeme vgichni ktefi meli v Alabame to ogklivou bouii. Ztratit svitj majetek je zle ale kdyi nekdo piijde o iivot tak je to mnohem P • ejeme naKim pfatelfim v Alabame aby vie pro ne dopadlo dobfe.

Minu15, tSTden zde v Dallas malt' gestiletSr Cernotgek, kterSr jest nen4 a pfi torn dugevne nevyvynutSr, utloukl sveho dvou mesieniho bratrance hulkou z kokete.

Jeho teta se vzdalila jen na okamIik a on mezitim tloukl do ditete az ho zabil.

Ovkm, on nic iici nemilie ale soudi se, ze Cin vykonal on a souzen bkti ovkm nem:tie. Je to vie smutne pro rodiee kdyi se neco takoveho stane, a ztrati dite.

V sobotu minuleho tjrdne ye Woodsville, New Hampshire mela Winifred Welch se provdati za Richarda Pattena a chteli aby oddavky byly provedeny na starem krytem moste asi 396 stop dlouhem a v patek onen most chteli ozdobit a co tak stall na nem tak se pfihnala bouie s vetrem a rozbofila most a malem by byla nevesta se ienichem zhozeni do ieky a mohli se utopit. Takhle to celkem dopadlo jeKte dob •e, ae 9 lidi muselo bftt vzato do nemocnice-nektere byli jen trochu poskfabani ale jedna pani mela zlomenSr kotnik a druha potlueene zada. Svatba drul4 den byla v jistem klubu a asi 100 hostfi pfi glo blahopfat vgem, ze nepiiili o Iivot utopenim anebo zranenim vainergim. Jegte se musim zminit, ze onen most byl p0 113 rokii start' a tedy nebylo divu, ze podlehl naporu bouie.

Mla4 David Reznik, syn George a Dorothy Rdnikovs■ch bude dnes rano operovan na koleno ktere si poranil hie footballove. Doufame, ze vse dob•e dopadne a zas bude brzy zdray.

Reinikovi jsou elenove u fadu 84.

Take pry zemfela pi. Agnes Hendersonova, rozena Skotakova a pohfeb bude v atery z kostela St. Pius na hfbitov Calvary Hill zde. Zanechava dve sestry Helen a Bessie a etyfi bratfi,

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George, Otto, Bennie a Chester Skotakovi. Pratele jeji jiste ji pfeji tieh9 spanek a pozfistal9m soustrast nad jejim odchodem.

Pape'. John Paul II pfijede do Ameriky na navgtevu jiz brzy a vgude se konaji velke piipravy. Take tovarny v mnoh9ch mestech vyrabeji v gelijake pamatkove pfedmety eili suven1ry jako pohlednice, knotliky, odznaky, plakety, ko g ile pro mute (T-shirts); a take i vlajky papeiske i polske vlasti aby mohli dilstojne pfivitat papeze. Nektere tovarny jsou tak zamestnany, ze museli odfici dalgi objedna yky tech suven9rii. Jiste to bude vge pekne.

V nedeli 30. -dill budou nektere moje krojo y ane panenky vystavene v sini KJT zde v Dallas di do vecera. V ge je pod dohledem pi. Barbory Dybalove a kdo se zajima, jest active zvan aby pfi gel na jejich klobasov9 festival ten den a podivat na veci vystavene v museum.

Na pekafske v9stave aili festivalu v Peeksville, N.Y. jist9 pekaf chtel mit neco zvla gtniho a tak upekl bochnik chleba tisic stop dlouh9 a musela b9t zfizena platforma take tisic stop dlouha, aby chleba mohl b9t tam poloien. Asi patnact set liber testa bylo zapotfebi na tento chleba a pak az byl upeCen9 tak on ideal davati ruzne napIne do chleba a prodaval jeden krajic za $1.00. Pry se seg lo mnoho lidi a jiste to byla podivana na tak dlouh9 bochnik, ze ano?

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Rad San Antonio eislo 133.

Mile sestry a bratfi.

SchUze nageho fadu tentokrat se konala v budove Navaho v Comanche parku, v nedeli 16. zafi. Byla to schfize v ramei dodateene oslavy 62. v9roCi nageho fadu a konala se spoleene s okrskovou schuzi sedmeho okrsku. hodin dopoledne do 12:45 Od odpoledne byl podavan velmi chutn9 obed. Vgichni byli spokojeni nejenom jakosti obeda, ale pochvalovali si, cena $2 pro dospele a $1.50 pro deti byla velmi mirna. To nas jenom tegi, vidyt' na g i snahou bylo deastniky uspokojit, neelem nebyl v9delek.

LThast byla velmi pekna, nage mlaclei byla poCetne zastoupena. Ponevadi Klub mladeie mel naplanovanou prohlidku San Antonia, byl poi-ad sehUze upraven tak, aby jim bylo poskytnuto co nejvic easu. Nejdfiv byl tedy detsk9 program omladiny fadu New Braunfels, Corpus Christi a San Antonia.

V 1 hodinu odpoledne bratr Dominik Netek, tajemnik na geho fadu, uvital pfitomne a pfedstavil sestru Helenu Pavelkovou, pfedsedkyni sedmeho okrsku, ktera po spoleenem slibu Vernosti

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vlajce dala slovo bratru Emilu E. Matulovi, pfedsedovi na geho faclu. Bratr Matula, hfejiv9mi slovy vyslovil potekni nad peknou (iCasti, podekoval sestram Henrietta Kalmusove a Marcelle M. Kleprlikove, jakoi i bratru Dominiku Netkovi za v g echny pfipravy a vynalolenou praci, jako i vgem kdo pfispeli ke zdaru schUze. Pfedsedkyne okrsku, sestra Helena Pavelkova, pfedstavila sestru Cablovou, ktera pfeeetla jmena hosti. Zavitali mezi nag bratr Jerry Mikula g , fin. tajemnik Hlavni ufadovny, se svoji manielkou a tfemi detmi, Bob Bayer, feditel sedmeho okrsku, bratr Otto Hanu g , spravce muzea SPJST v Temple, s manielkou, sestra Tillie Valchafova, vedouci poj. sedmeho okrsku, Maxine Payliskova, vedouci mladeie sedmeho okrsku, s manielem, J. Hrneif, feditel Utulny SPJST a Cetni hoste, ndgi pfiznivci, ze San Antonia.

Sestra Maxine Pa yliskova pfedstavila viteze statni souteie (ziskali 4 trofeje) a podala podrobnou zpravu o einnosti ritladeZe sedmeho okrsku a o programu v letnim tabofe, kter9 se v9borne vydafil.

Bratr Hrneir kratce oznamil situaci obou Otulen, v Tayloru a v Needvillu a zodpovedel otazky nekter9ch pfitomn9ch.

Po nem ujal se slova bratr Jerry Mikulag , fin. tajemnik Hlavni Ufadovny.

Jako vidyeky, promluvil vecne, srozimitelne a jasne podal fakta o situaci Jednoty, coi" bylo pfitomn9mi pfijato potleskem.

Zapis z pfede gle sehitze okrsku pfeeetla sestra Betty Juficova, tajemnice okrsku.

Zapis byl pozorne vyslechnut a pfijat s mengimi zmenami. Sestra Betty Juficova vyfidila omluvu bratra Rudy J. Sefeika, redaktora Vestniku, kter9 pro (least na slavnostnim venovani sine facial 'Oslo 187 v Round Rocku se k nam nemohl dostavit.

Zpravu pokladni pfeeet1 pokladni okrsku, bratr Emil E. Matula; ke zprave nebyly zadne pfipominky. Nasledovala zprava feditele okrsku, Boba Bayera, o finaneni situaci a pifiekach. V zaveru pak promluvila sestra Tillie Valchafova o vSig i upsaneho poji'g teni v sedmem okrsku za uplynul9ch 8 mesicfi. Podekovala vg em za praci a p6iadala o dalgi spolupraci.

Od 2:05 do 2:30 byla pfestavka, ktere vg ichni vyuzili k obeerstveni eernou kavou, koldei a jin9m peCivem. Po pfestavec bratr Dominik Netek promluvil velmi vhodne o Vestniku, jeho nazory byly vyslechnuty s velk9m zajmem a pozornosti.

Pfedscdkyne okrsku sedmeho, sestra Helena Pavelkova, oznamilii. ze bratr John Stag a z Corpus Christi se omlouva,

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ze z rodinn9ch dilvodu nemohl pfljit mezi nas.

Bratfi Frank Veselka a Monta Foster z Corpus Christi oz,namili, ze zakladaji t. iv. Gulf Coast Czech Heritage Society.

Doporueili Clenum (feast, podrobnosti budou oznameny pozdeji.

Bratr Dominik Netek, tajemnik fadu San Antonio, informoval pfitomne, kaid9 tfeti patek v mesici weer v sale Polish American Center v San Antoniu nacvieuji sborove 'Ceske zpevy. Kdo mate zajem, pfihlaste se, budete srdeene vitani!

Pfig ti schitze sedmehO okrsku bude se konat u faclu v Corpus Christi, podrobnosti budou uvefejneny ve Vestniku pozdeji.

Po projednani v gech zalezitosti, ye 3 hodiny 27 minut bratr Emil E. Matula, schUzi ukoneil slovy: "Dekuji vgem za (least, pfeji v gem gt' astnou cestu dome.' a na shledanou v Corpus Christi!"

Byla to schUze velmi hezka, tiiteend, informativni a spoleeenska. V pi-ittelskem hovoru zUstali jsme ai" do navratu mladeie z prohlidky mesta, abychorn sledovali jejich jednani ye schnzi, kterou pied rozchodem uspofadali. Vesele hlasky se rozlehaly po sale a v oeich vgeeh zafila radost a dokonala spokojenost.

Pfigti schUze nageho fadu bude se konat opet na starem miste v Gevers Street, v nedeli 21. fijna 1979. Spolehame, ze Vas pffide hodne, maine mnoho veci k projednani, potfebujeme kdideho z Vas. S bratrsk9m pozdravem Jaroslav Kleprlik.

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Rad eislo 47, Seaton Mile sestry a bratil, Nag e posledni schitze "Via zahajena predsedou Jerry Pechalem. Byl vidar slib vernosti na gi vlajce. Nosiei vlajek by bratfi David Pechal a Gene Skrabanek Povstanim a tichou modlitbou jsme uctil pamatku za ode g leho elena 'bratra Willi( Andel, at' odpoeiva v pokoji. A rodini patfi na ge nejhlubgi soustrast.

Nemocne eleny jsme bratfi Frank Martina, Walter Haisler, Johnnie L. Vanieek a sestra Rosie Pechal. Vgem nemocn9m jest piano, aby byli brzy zdravi.

Ann: Balusek a Navgtevu jsme Marylou Skrabanek; pfijd'te zase.

Vkci nfednici byli pfitomni. Tajemnice Ginger Klusacek pfeeetla protokol z minule schnze, kter9 byl pfijat tak, jak scpsan. Dekovn9 dopis byl eten od rodiny ses. Shana Patterson a take za peneZni dar bylo dekovano.

Nova eleny jsme pfijali: Kimberly S. Burtchell, Sonja Michelle Burtchell.

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Ve sttedu 26. zdiâ&#x20AC;˘ 1979 Christi Jo Marinik, Ray Otis McPherson.

Vitame Vas do fadu a pficha"Zejte do schtazi. Sestra Debora K. Baca ma vyplacenou pojistku.

Pak se pokraCovalo dale zpravy Ufedniku i v9boru byly podane. Za dozorei v9bor podal zpravu bratr Frank Klinkovsky pro sestru Lillian Kosarek, ktera nebyla pfitomna. Bratr Calvin Chervenka mel kratkou zpravu o "Credit Courses" v ee gtine a zeptal se kdo by se zajimal o tento pfedmet.

Na v9boru pro vy g etfeni plate ufednikutn byli ustanoveni nasledujici bratfi Woodrow Marek, Frank Heil a sestra Martha Klusacek. Bratr Elmer Skrabanek podal zpravu o novem mikrofonu. Pozde'ji pak bylo rozhodnuto aby se tento mikrofon koupil pro fad.

Vedouci mlacle'ie Delores Skrabanek podala jeji zpravu, meli 17 Menu, 2 navgtevniky a 3 dospele pfitomne. Take oznamovala, ze ona totD1, sestra Delores a jeji muz bratr Calvin Skrabanek budou slavit jejich 19 lete v9roCi sriatku tento mesic 23. zaii. Gratulujeme! Pfedseda pak pozadal, aby v gechni Cleni, ktefi maji narozeniny v mesici 7.611, povstali.

Bylo jim vgem piano "Happy Birthday."

Nage pfigti schUze se bude konat prvni nedeli 7. Mina ye 2 hodiny odpoledne.

Doufame, ze bude lep gi Ueast elem a take bude svaCina a pak "spoleCenska hodinka." Dvefni ceny dostaly sestry Annie Krcha a Della Mares.

Na shledanou v pfi gti schuzi 7. fijna.

Se sestersk9m pozdravem vgem Annie Jakubec, dopisovatelka

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Rfid Cislo 79, Corpus Christi Cteni bratfi a sestry: Jelikoz jsem se mohl zneastnit fadove tak chci podat kratkou zpravu. zahajil pfedseda bratr Frank C. ack9 ye 3 hodiny. Povstanim vzdana )st americke vlajce a pfeetena bratrem Cedsedou resoluce soustrasti sestry Julie ueerove. Protokol z minule schtize feeetla ueetnice sestra Millie Elzner za ajemnika bratra Monta Foster, kter9 byl )mluven.

Protokol pfijat beze zmeny. Pfijati byli novi eleni na obnos $1,000 kaM9, xlkem $4,000.

Meli jsme to Cest a radost pfivitat 3 navgtevniky, bratra Dominik Netek a sestry Marie Netek, a Marie Popp, vg ichni ze San Antonio. Te gila nas jejich navgteva; bratr Netek je tajemnikem fadu Cislo 133, San Antonio. Mel proslov, ve kterem zval nage elenstvo, aby se zdeastnili okrskove schUze, ktera se bude konati 16. zafi 1979 v San Antonio, Texas.

Bylo jednano, aby schUze fadova se konala v ten sam9 den, kdy schtize Sokolska, jak tomu bylo po mnoho roku.

Ve schtazi eer ynove tento rok, byla ueinena zmena, aby schUzie fadove se konaly druhou nedeli v mestci odpoledne ye 3 hodiny, namisto druh9 etvrtek v mesici veCer v 7 hodin, kdy v 8 hodin ten sam9 veCer se konaji schilze sokolske.

Tato zmena neni vyhodna delat dye cesty pro ty, co nale'ii k fadu a Sokolu.

Vydani s cestovn9m a ztrata easu zbyteena. Sokol nezmenil datum konani schUzi; zfistaly na etvrtek.

Muj zet' Roy Peal, naleii do obou spolkti, tak jsem mel pfileitost se snim svezt do schtize. On n9ni nejezdi v nedeli do schiizi fadov9ch; pravil ze on chce nekterou nedeli volnou pro sebe.

0 tett) zale'Atosti se bude zase jednat v pfisti schitzi fadove, ktera se bude konati ye etvrtek 11. fijna v 7 hodin veCer. Ze dvou schtazi faclov9ch v Cervenci a srpnu jsem nepodal zpravy do Vestniku. Nemel jsem nikoho, kdo by mne tam dovozl. Na shledanou v pfigti schiazi, ktera bude spoleene se sokolskou druiinou.

John Staga, Zpravodaj -SPJST--

Rad Slovanska Lipa Cislo 66, Waco Cteni etenafi: Nagi schfizi za mesic zafi zahajil nag pfedseda bratr Henry (Hank) West v 2:30 odpoledne. Cest vlajce jako'i i fadova hesla byla odfikana vgemi pfitomn9mi. Vlajky nastolili bratfi Larry Brem a James Yates.

Vgichni nfednici byli na svem miste asi na moji maliekost; ja jsem byl na navgteve schitze sedmeho okrsku v San Antonio a pozdeji v Round Rock na dedikaci jejich krasne spolkove sine, kde meli velkou navgtevu z celeho statu. Maji krasnou a velikou sin a vim, ze jsou na ni velice hrdi. Bratr George Pauling, nag priivodei, take nebyl pfitomen nasledkem smrti v jejich rodine.

Byl eten protokol z minule schuze a pfijat tak, jak byl napsart. Pak se pfikroeilo ku zpravam v9bora a za nag majetkov9 v9bor pfeeetla zpravu sestra Bonnie Pruitt, darovali jsme $50 na Waeovsk9 'ioologickou ' .ahradu a $50 na "Muscular Dystrophy." Za mladei podala zpravu sestra Libby Parma, mladeZ navgtivila "Six Flags" 15. zafi a ze z toho mladd mela velkou radost.

Dale ukazala trofeji, kterou vyhrala nage Tena Urbanek na YAD v Temple, dalgi v9hry jsme meli Karen Shelton, Steven Stanislav za schopnost. Take jsme vyhrali, ze nag klub mladde byl jeden z tak zvan9ch "Top Ten". Sestra Parma pfipomela elentim, ze statni souteL

kralovny krasy se bude konat v sini fadu eislo 180 v Burleson v sobotu 29. zafi, aby nas tam bylo co nejvice pfitomno, take ze fad Cislo 6 v Cottonwood bude hostit schfizi tfetiho okrsku v nedeli 7.

Mina, tak nav gtivte v:gechny tyto schUze co nejvice.

Za zabavni v9bor podala zpravu sestra Sue Pauling; podekovala sestfe Bonnie Pruitt za pfeeteni protokolu a bratru Emil Hanu g za pfe y zeti ukolu prUvodelho za bratra Geo. Pauling. Za stanovrii v9bor byly aerie zmeny nagich stanov, ktere budou etene v pfigtich schilzich a bud'to pfijate anebo nepfijate dle yule Clem nez budou vytisknute.

Novi deny pfijati byli Kerrie Annette Niemeyer a Joel Cole Chandler; doufame, ze se jim u nas bude libit a ze budou navgtevovat schfize.

Nail nemocni byli bratr Louis Macha, kter9 byl v nemocnici na prohlidku, ale t.t" se pozdravuje a pfejeme mu tipine uzdraveni co nejdfive. Sestra Jeanette Smith take meta operaci, ale LIZ se pozdravuje, dale sestra Nita Mazanec, ktera take mela operaci a take se pozdravuje a srdeene pfejeme obema sestram (Tine a trvale zdravi.

Vyslovujeme nagi srdeenou soustrast sestfe Evelyn Pavelka a bratru Louis Cepak nad ztratou jejich otce; zesnulem budiz zeme lehkou.

Dvefni cenu vyhral bratr Frank Parma a narozeniny v zafi meli sestry Annie Hanu g a Ruby Orsag, bratfi Ira Niswanger, Tony Glatter a Silas Smith kter9 nebyl pfitomen nasledkem pfitonmosti na °slave sine v Round Rock. Zazpivali jsme jim "Happy Birthday" a dort pfines1 Paul Cepak, kter9 darovala jeho sestra Veronica Cepak.

Jelikoz nebylo dal giho jednani, schuze se ukoneila a pfikroeilo se k svaCine a volne zabave.

Pfigti schtize se bude konat tfeti nedeli v fijnu a sice 21. zaCatkem 2:30 odpoledne.

Za tyto zapisky dekuji na gi anglicke zpravodajce sestfe Annie Hanug.

S bratrsk9m pozdravem Otto Hanug.

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Rad 54, West, Texas Mili bratfi a vaiene sestry: Pravidelna schuze na geho fadu Jaromir se konala 9. zafi 1979 ye tfi hodiny od poledne v nail spolkove sini za pomerne hojne tleasti Clenstva.

Vgichni Ufednici byli na sv9ch mistech a schfize byla zahajena presidentem br.

Zahirniakem kter9 vyzval pfitomne eleny k povstani a vzdarti ucty vlajce a slo'ieni pfisahy. Pak jsme uctili chvili ticha

26 pamatku zemfel9ch 'Mena na geho fadu.

Po tomto zahajeni pfeCetla nage tajemnice ses. Sefeikova zaznam z nagi posledni schfize a ten byl pfijat tak, jak byl zapsan.

Pak finanCni tajemnik br. Wright piednesl finaneni zpravu, ktera byla pfijata s povdekem, protoie hlavni poloikou bylo vydani za obloieni budovy a nova pismena byla napsina na budove. Br. Wright take informoval elenstvo o dopise od jedne dobroCinne organisace z Waca a Clenstvo rozhodlo o odloieni odpovedi ai na pfigti schazi.

Ses. Sefeikova podala pravu o Cinnosti planovaci komise, ktera pfipravuje velmi bohat9 program phi pfilditosti oslav 75. stStroei zaloieni nageho fadu Jaromir.

Krome pestreho kulturniho pofadu, kde bude ffeinkovat Dallask9 Cesk9 orchestr pod vedenim bratra Sida Pokiadnika a bude vzdana test v gem iijicim a soueasnemu presidentovi a jejich rodinam budou udeleny plakety a obrazky a dale ce19 prabeh oslav bude vysilan radiovou stanici v Hillsboru pfimo z nagi sine, bude take pfipraveno gt'avnate maso na roini se vgim pfislugenstvim a obed se bude podavat od jedne hodiny a ye tfi hodiny bude vefejna drdiba a proto je tfebe, aby vgichni elenove pfispeli ochotne ke zdaru cel9ch oslay. Oslavy se budou konat v nagi sini na prvni nedeli v prosinci a vgichni elenove jsou srdeene zvani a svou pfitomnosti ukazali, ie jsou hodni dedictvi sv9ch otcii.

Ses. Mona Zahirniakova pfednesla zpravu o Cinnosti klubu mladeie. 26 Glenna skupina zajela do Six Flags a vgichni si uiili zabavy. Edwin Sefeik nejdfive vyhral okrskovou a potom celostatni soutei mladeie v umelecke tvofivosti a k tomuto fispechu se pfipojuje elenstvo se srdeen9m blahopfanim a pfeje mlademu Edwinovi mnoho dalgich uspecha. Pozdeji byla mladei take na letni tabofe mladeie na Val Verde.

S litosti jsme seznali, ie br. Kudelka je nemocen a nyni i se svou mariielkou se zotavuje v Crestview Manor ye Waco a &Ica na uvolneni mista v domove dachodca ye Westu.

Nag piln9 a obetav9 president br.

Zahirniak poiadal mesto o navezeni hliny na zadni Cast nageho majetku, aby se mohla vypinit dolina a zlep git vzhled i teto Casti pozemku.

Byli pfijati dva novi Clenove a ostatni meli jenom pfevedeny pojistky z detskeho oddeleni do dospele tfidy.

Br. Wright oznamil, ie listky na v9hry pfipraveny a ie kdidy Glen ma jsou prodat co nejvice v9hernich listka. Na

V ESTNiK â&#x20AC;&#x153;rhru jsou velmi hodnotne ceny jako hovezi polka, stroj na mrazeni zmrzliny, radio, sugiC vlasil a jine hodnotne ceny.

Ses. Sefeikova oznamila, 'ie pfimy *nos z nagi oslavy bude zaplacen laskavosti Statni narodni banky a West and Trust banky, obe z Westu, za projevilo Clenstvo vdeenost temto dvema v9znamn9m instuticim za jejich ochotu pomoci nagemu faciu oslavit 75. v9roei dastojne a slavnostne.

Losovani vyhrala ses. Dujkova a schfize byla ukoneena pied Ctvrtou hodinou a potom se elenove dru'ine bavili ai do pozdnich odpolednich hodin po dobre svaCine z oblo'ien9ch chlebieka a piti.

Pfigti nage schitze bude tedy 2. nedeli v prosinci a proto bychom byli radi, kdyby vgichni nagi Clenove a Clenky pfigli a projevili fictu, uznani a test za praci jii zernfel9ch a take soueasn9ch president6 a Menu nageho fadu a svou pfitomnosti projevili hrdost a pfislu gnost k nagi jednote. Nemame se za co stydet a mitieme bkt pravem hrdi na na g fad ye Westu a take na celou Slovanskou podporujici jednotu statu Texas. Proto pfijd'te v co nejvet gim poCtu! S bratrsk9m pozdravem Jan Vaculik.

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Kerrville, Texas Ctena redakce Vestniku a vgichni Ctenafi, pfijmete srdeCny pozdrav a zase pfichazim s neCim do mlyna. Zase jsem mezi kopeCky ye stfednim Texasu. Moje dcera a rodina z Arabic maji take domov zde v Kerrville a vâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;idy pfijedou na dovolenou a ja zde s nimi b9vam ai zase odjedou. Dcera Andika Burge byva Iivota y en z Ameriky, ale jeji srdce zastava v Texasu. Ja sem vidy jedu trochu hojit moje revma, ale ne a ne to odejit.

Letel9 jsme sem letadlem ja a dcera; bylo to malt' letadlo a to se hezky letelo!

Oni b9vaji yen z mesta a je to opravdu ticho a mule se klidne spat a aut mato pfejede okolo. Oni maji kolem hodne kviti a stroma, take je ten vzduch rano opravdu Cerstv9.

Se srdeen9m pozdravem, AneAa Bien -SPJST-

Kmochfiv Kohn Jubiloval Traduje se, ie prvni roCnik festivalu Kmochav Kolin v roce 1962 vznikl jako ohlas vagniv9ch debat Clenft soutani poroty pfi krajskem kole Souteie tvofivosti mladeie, ktere se v tomto hudebnim oboru konalo rok pied tim prave v Koline. Nametu - co s dechovkou? - se ujal hudebni skladatel a dirigent Karel Chvalovsk9 a stal tak brzy u kolebky Narodniho festivalu zajmove umelecke einnosti dechov9ch orchestra.

Kmochovo mesto v hudebni tradici

pokraCuje. Kaideho z patnacti dosavadnich lestival6 se zaCastnily ffi zname kolinske dechove orchestry: Mestska hudba Franti g ka Kmocha, nositelka vyznamenani za vynikajici praci, Ustfedni hudba Cs. spoja se sidlem v Koline a dechov9 orchestr Lidove gkoly umeni Frantig ka Kmocha Kolin.

Poslanim festivalu je ukazat, jak v9razne se projevuji uspechy socialisticke vystavby i v rozvoji kulturniho a spoleeenskeho iivota, podnitit orchestry k tvurci aktivite, vest ffeastniky i posluchaCe k posileni socialistickeho citeni a vlastenectvi, k (tete ke kulturnimu dedictvi a v9sledlytm tvarei prace Ceskoslovenskeho lidu.

15. Km&ha y Kolin byl pfehlidkou vgech typo vy6ran9ch es. dechov9ch orchestra deti, mladeie i dospel9ch, a to ye velkem i malem obsazeni.

Oftcialni zahajeni kaideho Kmochova Kolina je na kolinskem namesti, kde se shromdidi desetitisice obeana mesta i okoli, aby vyslechly slavnostni znelku Kmochova Kolina a pochod Koline, Koline, interpretovan9 v gemi pfitomn9mi orchestry, veetne zahranienich.

Diriguje stfidave "soueasn9 pan Kmoch", mlad9 absolvent Akademie mazick9ch umeni Ivan Filter, dirigent Kmochovy hudby, a zku gen9 dirigent Ustfedni hudby Cs. spoja se sidlem v Koline, Vladimir Zeman. etyfdenni maraton muziky a zpevu pokraCoval v Koline galakoncertem kolinsk9ch orchestra na Zimnim stadiOnu a slavnostnim koncertem vybbran9ch Cs. orchestra v Krajskem divadle v Koline. Festivalove koncerty razn9ch typ6 orchestrO se uskuteCnily na nekolika mistech mesta Kolina, volne koncerty zifeastnen9ch orchestra na mnoha mistech celeho kolinskeho okresu. V9born9 byl nokturnov9 koncert v podani Posadkove hudby Bratislava a koneene hlavni festivalov9 koncert 15. Kmochova Kolina na Zimnim stadienu, fizen9 pfednimi dirigenty a hudebnimi skladateli, nagimi i zahranienimi. Ze zahraniei byly hosty jubilejniho festivalu orchestry ze SSSR, PLR, BLR a NDR. Na zavereenem koncertu opet hraly spojene orchestry vgech 6Castnikil festivalu - tetnef 1000 hudebnika - nejznamej g i Kmochovy pochody, zpivalo tetnef 500 deli spojen9ch detsk9ch peveck9ch sbora z rozn9ch g kol zdej giho okresu.

Jubilejni 15. Kmochav Kolin byl take piileiitosti k navg teve rodneho mesta a krajc. Pfijeli nejen hoste z cele vlasti i ze zahraniei, ale opet i krajane ze zamofi.

V g ichni hyli pfijati slovy pfedsedy mestskeho narodniho v9boru Josefa Jirsika: "Vitame Vas v Koline a at' jste u nas spokojeni."

Milu g e Mayerova

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Wednesday September 29 1979

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

Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood Friday, Sept. 28 — Social; also Board of Trustees' meet, 8 p.m.

Saturday .Sept. 29—Birthday party Sunday, Sept. 30 — Lodge meeting, 2:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 5 — Social Sunday, Oct. 7 — Hosting SPJST Dist. III meeting Friday, Oct. 12 — Social Saturday, Oct. 13—Birthday party Friday, Oct. 19 — Social Saturday, Oct. 20 — Tri-County CB Club dance Sunday. Oct. 21 — RVOS No. 46 meeting Friday, Oct. 26 — Social SPJST — Lodge No. 13, Dime Box Saturday, Sept. 29 — O'Neal Bros.

Saturday, Oct. 6 — Good Vibrations Sunday, Oct. 7 — Benefit Dance for Gina Quinney, 2 to _6 p.m.; m/b Good Vibrations & Silver Creek Saturday, Oct. 13 — Telstars Saturday . Oct. 20 — Country Editions Sunday, Oct. 21 — Lodge meeting Saturday, Oct. 27 — Blue Sunsets SPJST — Lodge No. 15, Buckholts Wednesday, Oct. 10 — Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

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

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Lodge No. 18, Elgin 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. 29 — Rosebud homecoming; ni/b Roy Robins Saturday, Oct. 6 — Skrabanck Dodd wedding dance; Casuals Tuesday, Oct. 9 — Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 13 — Mendoza-Folz wedding dance; The Moods Saturday Oct. 20 — Roy Robins and The Availables Sunday, Oct. 21 — Vrazels (6-10) Saturday, Oct. 27 — Debonaires (Dress Regulations: Dresses and pantsuits for women — men: no blue lean.)

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Lodge No. 25, Ennis 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)

8 p.m.

Saturday , Oct. 13 — Harold Strand Orchestra Sunday, Oct. 14 — Vitek reunion Tuesday, Oct. 16 — Board meeting, 8 p.m.

Saturday Oct. 20 — Fritz Hodde and The Fabulous Six Sunday, Oct. 21 — RVOS Lodge 5 meeting, 2 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 23 — Choral Group,.

8 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 27 — J. C. Whatley and the Rhythm Kings (Dress Policy: Ladies — dresses only Men — Dress Pants only.

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Lodge No. 54, West Saturday, Sept. 29 -- Nors wed-• ding celebration Saturday, Oct. 6 — Wedding anniversary Saturday, Oct. 20 — 50th wedding anniversary Saturday, Oct. 27—Mikuda-Mynar wedding reception — SPJST

SPJST —

Lodge No. 29, Taylor Saturday, Sept. 29 — Fritz Hodde SPJST — Lodge No. 35, Elk Saturday, Sept. 29 — Johnnie Bradshaw's Centex Playboys Saturday, Oct. 6 — Country Combo Saturday, Oct. 13—Country Combinations Sunday, Oct. 14 -- Lodge meeting, 3 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 20 — Starlites Saturday . Oct. 27 — Casuals — 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 Saturday, Sept. 29 — Davis-Brageweltz wedding—(Gilbert Kautz) Saturday, Oct. 6 — Edw. Mihatchs' 25th anniv. celebration; music

by Jerry Haisler; public invited Sunday, Oct. 7 -- Lodge and youth club meetings, 2 p.m.

Tuesday . Oct. 9 — Choral Group,

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

Saturday, Oct. 27 — Jimmy Nemec EVERY SUNDAY — GAME NIGHT. 7 p.m.

SPJST —

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

Saturday, Oct. 13 — Night Time Friends Saturday, Oct. 20 — C,ountr5 Co binations Saturday, Oct. 27 — Music Masters GAME NIGHT EVERY THURSDAY. 7:30 p.m.

(AR of our regular Saturday night dances are from 9 p . m , to 1 a m, The lodge phone number is 544-9200.

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Lodge No. 79, Corpus Christi Saturday, Oct. 6 — Majek Orch.

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

Saturday, Oct. 20 — Pavelka Band SPJST —

Lodge No. 80, Holland Saturday, Oct. 6 — The People's Choice Saturday, Oct. 20 — Casuals Sunday, Oct. 21 -- RVOS Annual

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meeting Saturday, Oct. 27 — Moods — SPJSTLodge No. 81, Needville Sunday_ Oct. 7 — Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. A snack lunch after the meeting SPJST — Lodge No. 88, Houston Friday, Sept. 28 — The Telstars Saturday, Sept. 29 — Joe Patek Friday, Oct. 5 — Texas Brew ((/w) Saturday, Oct. 6 — John Sullivan Band (simi-formal) Saturday_ Oct. 13 -- Claude Marty Friday, Oct. 19 — Teistars Saturday, Oct. 20 — Knights of Dixie Friday, Oct. 26 — Nick Navarro Saturday, Oct. 27 — Ray Jurecka Sunday, Oct. 28 — Annual Czech Day Social every Thursday night at 8 p.m Supper served from 5 to 8 p.m Brealtfast served at our Friday and Saturday night dances and at all special dances.

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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 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. 107, Floresville Sunday, Oct. 7 — Lodge meeting, 4:30 p.m.

— SPJST — Lodge No. 130 Dallas & Sokol Zizka Saturday_ Oct. 20 — Polka Patriots (Dress Code: Women — dresses, evening pantsuits Men — coats, leisure suits, abirts Inside 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. 139, Danbury Sunday, Oct. 14 — Hosting District V meeting at Vrazel Ballroom in Danbury. Dinner, meeting, and dance SPJST —

Lodge No. 142, Houston Sunday, Oct. 7 — Lodge meeting,

2 p.m.

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Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth Saturday_ Oct. 13 — Jerry Max Lane Sunday, Nov. 11 — Lodge meeting, 3 p.m.

GAM; NICIRT each Friday, 7:30 PA, SPJST — Lodge No. 172, Pasadena Saturday, Oct. 6 — Joe Young Saturday, Oct. 20 — Julius Tupa Reg. lod g e meeting, 2nd Wednesday of

each month . Dances 9 p.m, to 1.

Socials every Thursday, 8 pm„ and Saturday at 2 p .m Lodge location: 911 /C, Shaw, Phone 472-9356, SPJST — 11, 111.

Lodge No. 173, Galveston Oct. 6 and 7 -- Strand Festival '79, 24th and Strand Sts., 12 to 6 p.m.

Homemade sausage_ sauerkraut, and pastry served.

Sunday, Nov. 4 — Lodge meeting, 407 Ling Bayou Vista, 3:30 p.m.

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Lodge No. 177, Academy Saturday, Sept. 29 — The Country Road, plus, B. Waits' Good Timers Saturday, Oct. 6 — Johnny 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 mouth -Youth club meeting. 6:30 p.m.; adult meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Game Night every Tuesday at 7:30 p .m . Kitchen is open, (Dress Policy: No hats, no rani or dirty clothes, no shorts, halter tops, midriffs of shirt tails out) SPJST --

Lodge No. 180, Burleson Saturday, Sept. 29 — Rollin' with the Flow -- SPJST Youth State Royalty — No adm. charged Other details elsewhere in this issue.

Friday, Oct. 5 — Gentres Saturday, Oct. 6 — Harold Strand Orch.

Saturday, Oct. 13 — Blacky and The Country Gentlemen Friday, Oct. 19`— Moods Saturday_ Oct. 20 — Band to be announced Saturday, Oct. 27 — Rollin' with the Flow SPJST —

Lodge No. 187, Round Rock Friday, Sept. 28 — Cross Country Travelers — SPJST — Lodge No. 188, Centerville 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 Sun day at 7:30 p.m.

SPJST —

WANT ADS WANTED: An elderly lady who drives and can talk Czeeh to live with an elderly lady in. Mineral Wells. For details write Mrs. Joe Pokorny, 1304 SW 11th Ave., Mineral Wells Texas 76067; phone 817 39-40p 325-8815.

Lodge No. 178, Longview-Kilgore 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 Game Nights even Friday Sunday, 7 p.m.

— SPJST --

Lodge No. 179, Warrenton Thursday, Oct. 11 — Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.

SPJST

SAFE HAY HARVEST Hay harvest may involve use of several machines.

Operate them with skill and care to avoid haymaking mishaps. Run and maintain hay harvest equipment as directed in your instruction manuals. Keep shields in place and keep children and non-workers away.

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Wednesday September 26, 1979

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CRYSTAL STEMWARE Assorted patterns to complement your table.

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