Vestnik 1979 11 07

FIMERMILI/111,0, ii a family affair Official Organ Of The Slavonic BENEVOLENCE

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SPJST, P. O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 NOVEMBER 7, 1979

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK What is Typical Insurance? There is no typical amount of life insurance, .hough from recent statistics most people are woefully underinsured. The average insurance per family is only a trifle more than twenty-four months income.

This average amount owned is not going to represent much protection on the basis of current income and cost of living. It has been said that "The man who dies without properly preparing for the welfare of his family has not merely died---he has absconded." Frankly speaking, these are hard words.

How do you start to prepare in terms of how much life insurance is needed? A good beginning would be to ask yourself the following questions: 1) What will my family's needs be in case I die?

2) Have 1 prepared for all of those last expenses?

3) Will there be adequate income until the children are old enough to support themselves?

4) How will a mortgage or other debts be paid off?

5) How much can my wife earn if she is able to work?

6) How much life insurance can I comfortably afford?

Remember, with the proper insurance plan, your wife and family will be free of debts in case of your demise. Check into this rather thoughtfully and seriously! ***

FINANCIAL SECURITY Now I lay me down to snore, Insured for several thousand more.

If I should die before I wake, My wife would get her first big break.

If I should live for twenty years, My wife and I should shed no tears, For we will retire to fish and rest With my bucks back worth interest.

In our old age we will keep our house And not live with our son's or daughter's spouse.

Let us all be thankful for the great endurance Of the man or lady who sells life insurance.

---Author Unknown against dirt, moisture, evaporation and heat.

The attitude of this papermaker toward his customers and prospects is that by buying his product they can either save money, make money, or improve the quality of their merchandise, thereby gaining the goodwill of the trade.

The presentation is so direct, fair and sensible that the reader closes the catalogue with the feeling that he has had a profitable half hour. A user of the paper would be tempted to write the maker and thank him for sending the book.

Which is as it should be. Today's businessman is an educator. ** *

I.have been looking through a catalogue that is a good illustration of modern This suggestion to young men: When shlesManship. The publisher is advertisyou find something to criticize in ing a brand of paper used for sealing business don't go to Congress to have it packages of foodstuffs to protect them :)corrected. Don't bother to write to the

editor of your newspaper. Go to the offender and tell him how to eliminate the cause of your criticism. If he doesn't put you on his payroll, and you still think something should be done, see if you can't figure out a way to get into business with your idea. That's how most good things get started, and that's how money is made-by doing something better than the other man. *** Recently your editor read a selection of spoonerisms, named after Rev. W.A. Spooner (1844-1930) of New College, Oxford, who was noted for unintentional word reversions, such as 'our queer old dean' for 'our dear old queen.'

Spooner's first recorded slip was made in 1871 when he told a friend he was leaving for Switzerland to 'ramble up the Scalps.' When a meeting was sparsely attended, the vicar attributed this to the fact it had been 'roaring with pain since noon,' and added that it `wa ,, beery work speaking to empty wenches.'

He lamented the habit of 'reducing everything to a lead devel'; he had a predilection for 'horse rabbit with Welsh radish.' He addressed an audience of agricultural workers as 'You tons of soil, and at a dinner requested `same of that stink puff' ; for dessert he requested 'pigs fleas.'

Some selections were almost too deep for me. My guess is that in the last example, Mr. Spooner was asking for 'figs, please •

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PESLICiptION COMMITTER

VESTNiK Entered as Seeend Class Matter January 3rd, 1123. at . West, Texan, under the Act of Congress of Au g ust 24. MG. OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SLAVONIC BENEVOLENT ORDER OF THu . STATE OF TEXAS EDITOR — R. 1. SEFCIK P.O. SOX 85. WEST. TEXAS 76491 Rms. 1204 N. DAVIS STREET

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

Res. 778-3720 JERRY MIKULAS, JR., Financiai Secretary — Res:. 773-2950 B. LESIKAR, Legal Adviser P. 0. Box 248 Temple, Texas 76501 Telephone (AC 817) 773-2171 ECM LABARY, ARC 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; 959-2549 P.O. Box 67, Granger 16530 CYRILL (SID) POKLADNIK, Dist. HI—AC 214; 741-1874 (Office) US. 824-8072 2924 Elm St., Dallas 75226 STANLEY BROZ, Dist. IV AC 915; 442-3271, Lowake, Tx ,76855 LOUIS' MANUS, Dist. V 713; 862-6866 (Res.) 2525 West T. C. Jester Blvd.

Houston 77008 MATT S. VANIEK, Dist. VI AC 512; 5'78-2687 1009 Northgate, Victoria, Tx 77901 AC

BOB BAYLR. E)1st. VII AC 512; 393-69b9 or 736-4666 Itouir 2, Box 154A 78114

DISTRICT III — Edward masenec, Chinn.

Route 9, Box 387. Waco 78705 DISTRICT IV — An geline Eristinek, V-Chmn.

Route 7, Box 834 — Lubbock 79401 DISTRICT I — Melvin H. Skrabanek. Sec. PO Box 270 — Caldwell 77838 DISTRICT II — Ruby L. Bolton 1017 South 23rd, Tem ple 78501 DISTRICT V -- Tommy H. Lostak PO Box 194 -- Danbury /7534 DISTRICT VI — Sophie Dybala Star Rt., Box 10A — °snide, Tx 77962 DISTRICT VII — Emil H. Alatulii 303 Gayle — San Antonio, Tx 78223 SY-LAW COMMITTEE

JERRY MILAN — Chairman 8208 Lakeside Dr. — Fort Worth 78135 MRS. THELMA HRNCIR, Secretary 10810 Stonewall Blvd.—Cor p us Christi wtiaa STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR MRS. DOROTHY MASSEY. PO Box 100, Temple, Tx 78501 — Res. Phone 773-3101 STATE FIELD MANAGERS

SILAS H. SMITH — PO Box 100, Temple, Tx 76501 — Phone AC 817; 773-1575 Home Phone 817; 758-3427 GENE McBRIDE — PO Box 100, Temple, Tx 76501 -- Phone AC 817: 773-1575 Home Phone AC 817; 859-5855 DISTRICT SALES REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT

Bennie P. Trcalek — Route 3 Caldwell, Tx 77838 — Ph: AC 713; 272-8148 DISTRICT 11 Lad. J. Zatopek — 2805 W. Avenue Z Temple. Tx 78501 — Ph: AC 817: 771-3087 DISTRICT III DISTRICT IV ( Vacant) DISTRICT

Mrs. Evelyn Mikeska, 10126 Moorberry Lan* Houston, Tx 77080 — Ph: 713: 468-3126 DISTRICT VI

Edwin 8mM:stria, 305 Birchwood Dr., Victoria, Tx 77901 — Ph: AC 512: 573-7879 DISTRICT VII

Mrs. Tillie Valchar — Route 1, Box 83 rourdanton, Tx 78028 — Ph: AC 61 9 • 754-3202 DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT I

Melinda Wilson — P.O. Bog 2.

Venterville, TX 75833 Phone: 214 5384851 DISTRICT II

Prank Elinkovskr — 1503 E. Central Temple. Tx 76301 — Ph: AC 817: 773-4801 DISTRICT III

14 Eames — 11012 Ocnetta Drive Dallas. Tx 75226 — Pb: AC 214: 270.176 DISTRICT IV

VESTN K It's 65 years since the first crossword puzzle appeared in the old New York World, and 55 years since Simon and Schuster published the first crossword book.

A crossword now appears in 99 percent of the country's daily and weekly newspapers, and in every one of the 563 Sunday newspapers.

Why do 30,000,000 American adults turn to the puzzle with the same urgency that they light a cigarette and drink coffee; The New York Sunday Time undertook to answer this question, and we quote: `Dr. Sandor Lorand, a New York psychiatrist, says people work crosswords for the same reason children take dolls apart or men explore space-to see what goes on, to fulfill the universal human urge to solve the unknown. Dr. Harold Greenwald, psychologist at the New School for Social Research, thinks crosswords are popular because they are "orderly." "The crossword puzzle fan is dealing with an orderly world, in contrast to the world outside," he says. "Here is on problem he can solve himself, one answer he can get in -a world where answers are hard to come by."

Mrs. Margaret Farrar, the puzzle editor of the Times, says that for the majority of the solvers, the puzzles represent mental stimulation and an escape from the daily cares. A useful by-product is exercise in spelling and improvement of vocabulary..

There are many who are satisfied to limit themselves to the daily newspaper puzzle. Some tackle the big puzzle in the Sunday Times. A few insist on doing the double-crostic in the Saturday Review, and Sally, the champion, insists on doing the crossword in the Nation, perhaps the most difficult of all American puzzles.

Each week she buys the Nation for a quarter, tears out the puzzle, and hands the rest of the magazine to someone else.

Mrs. Ed. }fabler — Route 1.

Ilermour. Tx

74380 — Ph: AC 017: 11.11-33011 DISTRICT V

Richard a. Wahlbers 1- 10306 Ilartiald Rd.. uoustoa. Tx

Ph: AC 713: 4611-2467 DISTRICT VI

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Mrs. Elsie Brdecka -- Route 1. Box 10-E 'Reedville, Tx 77461 — Ph AC 713: 793-4322

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Mrs. Maxine Pavliska — Route 2, Box 151

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PAVELKA CEMETERY MEETING The SPJST Pavelka Cemetery Association will hold its fall meeting November 11th, 1979 at the Elk Hall, beginning at 2:30 p.m.

Mrs. John Mach Sec. and Treas.

Wednesday, November 7, 1979

FROM THE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE Pre-Convention Delegate Information To: All Lodges Dear Brothers and Sisters: As we get into the latter part of 1979 and start electing delegates to the XXIIIrd Convention to be held in 1980, it occurs to me that it might be well to have a brief review of the election of delegates in the local lodges. I am referring primarily to Article 4 of our by-laws.

Only those members may be elected delegates or substitutes who have attended a majority of the meetings during each of the three years preceding the election of delegates to the convention. The delegates to the last convention felt that if a member was going to be elected a delegate to a convention where decisions of great importance are going to be made that will affect the Society for four years, they should be as active as possible in their local lodges. This was to preclude, I am sure, a member not attending any or very few of his lodge meetings for two years and then making an all-out effort to attend at least one-half of them in the year before the convention. In the workshops earlier this year, for example, those attending were of the unanimous view that the present by-law is not too stringent and should not be weakened or re-worded so as to require less active participation on the local lodge level.

The first thing that may arise in some lodges (very few, I believe) is that the lodge may not have enough members qualified to be elected delegates under this requirement. Certainly, one cannot plead lack of knowledge of this requirement because the by-laws have now been in effect almost 8 years and there has been a wide distribution of our by-laws.

Let us take, for example, the case of a lodge that is entitled to five delegates, but only four members qualify as delegates under Article 4 (d) 3. In such instances, the lodge should proceed to

3 elect only the tour who are eligible, and those four will have the voting power of five delegates. To elect a delegate who is not eligible would certainly be a violation of the by-laws. In other words, those delegates present would vote with the full voting strength allotted to their lodge.

(Of course, if a lodge is entitled to one delegate who is not present in the convention, that lodge is deprived of representation and votes in the convention).

Other questions that have arisen have been as follows: a) What is meant by a majority? The answer is one more than half. For example, if a lodge holds monthly meetings, then a majority of the meetings would have to be seven. If a lodge holds quarterly meetings - four a year - then a majority would be three. b) Does attendance at the meeting in which the election of delegates takes place count toward a majority? Yes; you cannot discount or invalidate the meeting in which election of delegates takes place. Delegates and substitutes are elected in what has been termed for a number of years "the annual meeting" or in the nearest succeeding meeting.

Article 95(b) stipulates that the annual meeting is to be held in November or December or the first meeting thereafter.

Also, if the lodge wishes, and with the consent of two-thirds of its members present, it may nominate (but not elect) delegates in the meeting preceding the annual meeting. c) How and when will we know how many delegates our lodge is entitled to?

Each lodge has been furnished an official count by Financial Secretary Mikulas' office. d) How many delegates does a lodge elect?

Every lodge has the right to elect delegates according to its membership and according to the following scale: From 20 to 100 members over 16 years of age, one delegate; for each additionally attained 100 members, one additional delegate. The delegates in the convention are entitled to one vote for every active and full-benefit member over 16 - in short, all those members except social members and those on Extended Term Insurance. e) What if a lodge is entitled to an additional delegate after the annual meeting and 60 days before the convention?

Brother Mikulas will inform your lodge to this effect and the answer is the same as in the case of the delegate who cannot go to the convention: the substitute with the highest number of votes becomes the additional delegate. (See Art. 4(g)3 of

the by-laws). (Comment: There appears to be a conflict in the wording of Articles 4(a)3 and 4(g)3. The former states that the additional delegate is elected and the latter states that the substitute with the highest number of votes goes as the delegate. In either case, however, the person is elected.)

Article 4(a)3 could be misleading. It reads as follows: "A lodge attaining an additional 100 members between the annual meeting and 60 days before the convention may elect an additional delegate." A lodge may not necessarily need 100 members to qualify for an additional delegate. They may need 3, 15, 20, or 40 to qualify for an additional delegate. In other words, however many delegates it takes to make an additional 100 will entitle a lodge to another delegate.

0 How many substitutes does a lodge elect?

One for each delegate, not to exceed ten. Substitutes and delegates are not paired. g) What if an elected delegate cannot attend the convention?

If any of the elected delegates cannot go to the convention, for whatever reason, the substitute with the highest number of votes fills the first vacancy. The same procedure holds true in the event other delegates are unable to attend until all substitutes are depleted. h) How does a lodge go about electing its delegates?

Nomination and election of delegates is made by whatever procedure is termed most convenient and expedient by the local lodge. Remember that if you use a nominating committee, nominations from the floor must be permitted, and if you are going to elect more than two delegates and substitutes, a secret ballot may be used. (Art. 4(e)3. i) How does a lodge determine who is eligible insofar as attendance at meetings is concerned?

Every lodge should have a sign-in book (or some other method) whereby members record their names when they attend meetings. The other qualifications should be determined by the local lodge as set forth in Art. 4(d), 1 through 7. j) What if a lodge was only recently organized?

A lodge organized less than three years preceding the election of its delegates may elect its delegate (s) and substitute (s) from among those members having attended a majority of the lodge meetings from the date of its organization. See Art. 4(c). k) Does the delegate have to be present during the election?

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4 Yes, unless he is absent due to unavoidable circumstances acceptable to the membership.

I) If a member transferred from one lodge to another during the last three years, is his attendance at the previous lodge valid at the new lodge?

Yes, the attendance record of the previous lodge will be accepted. m) What if a lodge loses a number of members by death or transfer after the election of delegates has been held?

Article 4(c) states that a lodge losing the required number of members between the time of the election of delegates and convention will not lose delegate (s) due to such change. Comment: This provision might have to be amended so that the same members are not counted twice in two different lodges in determining the delegate strength from those lodges. For example, as it is now, if an election of delegates is held in December, the number of members in that lodge at that time is used to determine the number of delegates from that lodge. If, subsequent to the election, X number of members transfer to another lodge they will of course be counted again to determine the delegate strength in the new lodge. I will submit a proposal to the By-law Committee that would preclude this from happening, although the instances might be quite rare. n) How does a delegate know how many votes he will cast in the convention?

This number will be related verbally to the delegates by the president of the Supreme Lodge shortly after the convention is officially convened.

'Delegates divide the votes equally among themselves and the odd vote or votes are cast by the delegate receiving the largest number of votes in the annual meeting. o) When a substitute delegate advances to the position of delegate how is his vacancy as a substitute filled?

If one of the substitute delegates advances to the position of delegate, the lodge may hold an election to replace him as substitute, but probably does not have to because each lodge elects not more than 10 substitutes and it is unlikely that all 10 would be exhausted.

The substitute becoming a delegate relinquishes his substitute position; if he chooses not to become a delegate, he forfeits both positions. He can't have it both ways. Should it become necessary to elect additional substitutes between now and 60 days before the convention, a lodge could elect them during this period.

SL Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska has sent the lodges forms and delegates'

credentials to be signed'by the president and secretary of the local lodges, who must certify the election of the delegates and their substitutes. (Read Article 5 of our by-laws).

In summary, it behooves all members to read and become well acquainted with Article 4 through about 25 on questions relating to delegates and our conventions in general. In the meantime, if any lodge or individual member has any questions that have not been touched on in this report, they might forward them to me, and if they are of general interest to the membership, I will try to provide an answer in the Vestnik. If I do not know Ihe answer I will consult with others.

Finally, for those of you who may have forgotten, the Convention is scheduled for Monday, June 9th, through Thursday, June 12th, 1980 in the Convention Center (Hemisfair Plaza) in San Antonio, with arrival and registration on Sunday, June 8th, commencing at 1 p.m.

Fraternally,

Nick A. Morris President

FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE

Melvin J. Post NEW SALES REPRESENTATIVE Melvin J. Post has recently been appointed as a Sales Representative for Lodge 88 in Houston. Melvin has been a member of the SPJST for 3 years. Mr. Post has been trained in helping you or your family with your insurance needs. If you live in the Houston area, give him a

call at 713-686-4290 and he will be happy to be of assistance to you.

Fraternally, Bernard M. Gebala Vice President SPECIAL SALES CLASS AT LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON

This group of sales representatives of Lodge 183 also appreciated learning the additional information at the sales seminar held recently by host Lodge 180 in Burleson.

At the recent District III meeting, President Dennis Barabas of Lodge 180 and President Bernard Hlavaty of Lodge 183, requested that the Insurance Department hold a special sales seminar for the sales representatives of their respective lodges.

Lodge 180 was selected to host the meeting October 16th and State Field Managers McBride and Smith were the instructors. Four sales representatives from Lodge 183: President Hlavaty, Robert Sill, Inez Greenlees and David Roznovsky, along with five sales representatives from Lodge 180: President Barabas, Kathy Smajstrla, Jerry Janek, Mydell Grochoske and Leroy Hampton attended.

A comprehensive study was made of the new rate book and all in attendance remarked it was well-worth the time spent. If any lodge president would like to host a similar class for his sales representatives, please contact SL Vice President Gebala for details.

A special tribute should be paid to Presidents Barabas and Hlavaty for their concern and interest to better educate their sales representatives in the SPJST Fraternal Insurance Program.

Fraternally, Bernard Gebala

Wednesday, November 7, 1979

5 at the October meeting, also Sophia Palmquist and Dan Kacir.

Friday evening, November 9th at 7:30 p.m., will be our next meeting date. Do try to attend this meeting because lodge officers will be elected and delegates to the XXIII Convention for 1980. I hope to see you then.

As we approach the holiday season, our wishes are for safe, beautiful, and healthy and happy days for all!

Fraternally, Dorothy Chervenka Secretary -SPJST---

LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE

A group of interested sales representatives from Lodge 180 are learning more information about the SPJST Fraternal Insurance Program. The session was conducted by State Field Managers Gene McBride and Silas Smith.

(Photos by SFM Gene McBride) LODGE NO. 87, TEMPLE

LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY Dear Members and Friends: We had the Music Masters to provide the music for us Saturday night. They were really good. Everyone said that they enjoyed listening and dancing to their music very much.

We are still needing donations for our floor fund. We hope that we will have enough money for a new floor soon. I know all of us will enjoy having a smooth floor to dance and skate on.

We hope everyone had a nice and safe Halloween.

Fraternally, Charlene Bennett

Dear Members: SPJST Lodge No. 87 met for their regular meeting Friday evening, October 12th at 7 p.m. with President Vlasta Jez presiding.

Flag Bearer Jerry Valchar led the lodge in reciting the pledge of allegiance.

Members remained standing in silent tribute to deceased member, Brother Leonard Lesikar.

Dorothy Chervenka read the minutes of the previous meeting, also all the correspondence was read.

The following new members were accepted into our lodge: Victor Edwin Zett, Emma Lee Zett, Bennie M. Vanecek, Beau E. Baugh, converted policy. A special welcome to these new members and you are always welcome and invited to attend your lodge meetings.

Various reports were given and old and new business was discussed. The lodge discussed road work to be done on lodge property before bad weather sets in.

Georgia Navratil is doing well following hand surgery, we were pleased to see her

Our October meeting was called to order by President Edwin Marek.

The minutes were read and then they were approved by the members.

Eugene Haisler gave the Board of Trustees' report.

The ladies in the lodge decided on the Christmas dinner, it will be turkey and dressing and everyone else is asked to bring vegetables plus salad and desserts.

Louise Zavodny will be in charge of getting the turkeys. Those •baking turkeys are: LaVerne Cabla, Louise Zavodny, Regina Zabcik, Alice Hoelscher, Bertha Haisler, Nelda Marek and LeVeda Giestman. Arleen Cabla will be in charge of getting the egg nog and preparing it for dinner. Billy Smetanka will get the Christmas tree. The Christmas party will be Sunday, December 16 at 4 p.m. We will have the program and dinner. The youth will then exchange gifts. If you would like to, you may bring gifts for your children to put under the tree. Please keep December 16th open.

The most important thing to remember right now is: Our ANNUAL meeting when the election of officers will take place. This is a very important meeting where members elect fellow members to perform duties of the offices in the lodge.

We should remember that day to vote for those who will work for the betterment of the lodge and its members, rather than vote for someone for other reasons.

Everyone voting will have to have lodge dues paid. The meeting will begin at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, November 11; a meal will follow for members and their families only. Ben Tyroch and Billy Smetanka are in charge of the food. YOU HAVE TO BE AT THE MEETING AT 1:30 P.M. IN ORDER TO VOTE! Norma Andel, Louise Zavodny and Ben Zabcik are on the committee for raising salaries for the officers.

Congratulations to Miss Kelli Andel for being selected to attend the Texas Fraternal Congress in October at Austin.

6 Monthly reports were given by chairmen of the committees.

Door prizes were won by Beverly Marek, Mark Mowdy, Vallie Mae Haisler and Johnny Svoboda.

Birthday for the month was for Melanie Zavodny.

President Marek then adjourned the meeting. Remember, the next meeting, which is election of officers, will be held November 11 at 1:30 p.m. Please do try to attend; also, make a mark on your calendar for the Christmas party which will be December 16 at 4 p.m.

I hope you all have a beautiful fall season and I hope to see you at the next meeting.

Fraternally, Arleen Cabla Reporter -SPJST---

A TRIBUTE TO MR. JERRY AND MRS. MILDRED ELZNER

By John Stasa Wishing you happiness on your 25th wedding anniversary! Just want to say it's wonderful To offer both of you Sincere congratulations And the best wishes, too.

And as you both recall the joys You've known since you were wed May you be blessed with happiness Throughout the years ahead.

Mnoho kastnfch a rtidostnjch roku Yitm oboum do budoucna pieje, VAS piftel a spolubratr.

Silver Wedding Anniversary A nice couple, Jerry and Mildred Elzner who said "I do" 25 years ago, renewed their promises the 14th day of October, 1979 in the new home of the SPJST Lodge No. 79 and the Corpus Christi Sokol Organization.

The Elzner family is quite large; about 62 persons attended this occasion from Texas, Ohio, Nebraska, California and Pennsylvania. The entire attendance was over 300 persons. I had the great pleasure of meeting many of these friendly people. Sister Peggy Tepera read all the names. My daughter, Ann and son-in-law, Roy Peal, gave me transportation; both of them helped in the kitchen. When we arrived at the hall, I looked around and noticed so many new cars. I started thinking: Do we really have recession, that I read about in the newspapers, hear on the radio and see on TV.

VESTNfK It was 12:05 p.m. when I registered and inserted my gift into the ornamental mailbox that had before served, for many years, on the rural mail delivery route.

The tables at the walls near the registration table were covered with gifts, photos, an album and a wedding cake. It was an ornamental speciality baked and decorated by Mrs. Peggy Elzner Tepera, the daughter of the late Mr. Peter and Mrs. Annie Elzner, who farmed and ranched in the Taft community most of their lives. Mrs. Peggy Tepera is an artist in baking and decorating wedding cakes.

She was the leader of the wedding march, too. She is a member of our SPJST Lodge No. 79; her daughter, Cynthia Ann is now a youth leader, born December 20, 1961 she is nearly 18 years old. Peggy read the names of the Elzner family who had their table decorated with flowers; there were 62 chairs occupied.

Welcome and handshake I had the pleasure to talk with honorees, Jerry and Mildred Elzner, Jerry's mother, Agnes Elzner Bren, Brother Victor and Sister Rosie Huff.

Next to Victor was an empty chair, so I occupied it. When we were engaged in conversation in our health condition, he said that he was literally seven months in the hospital. He is 79 years young. His hospital expenses were $67,000. He was one of the many prosperous businessmen. When he retired he and his lovely wife, Rosie, turned the whole grocery and meat market business over to their son, Victor, Jr.; he enlarged his business to be the owner of two self-service super market stores. His lovely wife, Rosie, age 73, is taking good care of him, since he is back at his home.

Sister Agnes Elzner Bren who set across the table, complained on her rheumatism. She is using two canes (sticks). Brother Jerry and Sister Mildred were represented by their niece, Peggy Tepera, as MC and a leader of the wedding march with her son. She is a dear middle age widow with great experience. Next to Mrs. Christine Knapek in managing the wedding programs, at 1:15 p.m., Peggy announced that the meal is ready to be served.

After the meal the honoree (Mildred) came to my table and so did Victor and Rosie Huff to ask how did I like the golumpki (cabbage rolls). Golumpki is one of the special meal products in Poland and the heritage of the Polish people in America. I said it was good. It was added to the other menu. Then Mildred's husband, Jerry, introduced me to some of his family and his wife's family. They came from as far away as

California, Nebraska, Pennsylvania and Cleveland, Ohio. I had a longer talk with Mr. Charles L. Warro and his lovely wife, Helen. We have four names (Warro) on our SPJST Lodge No. 79 books. They are Donald C., Helen D., Jeanne and Karen Anna Brother Jerry Elzner is the sales representative for our Lodge No. 79 who sold them the life insurance policies when they were in Corpus Christi in 1969. Sister Helen said that they are receiving the Vestnik every week and are reading my letters and want me to continue. When our fraternal talk came to an end, we joined the other dancers around us.

Charles L. Warro is secretary-treasurer of a well-known company in the USA named Nesco, Inc., 1920 I Villaview Road, Cleveland, Ohio. Frank Tepera and Joseph Elzner from Houston, Texas, were among those we shook hands with.

A surprised honor Brother Jerry Elzner came to me just a few minutes before the wedding march started at 3 p.m. to tell me that he wants me to join in and that he had a partner for me, Sister Vennie (Venuse) Kucera.

She is a member of the SPJST since 9 March 1924. She was born December 10, 1899 in Czechoslovakia. She joined the Sokol organization in 1922 at Dallas. She served, since then, as a secretary; I do not know how many years, but I remember when my late wife, Albina Stasa, served as a women's director (naeelnice) of the Southern Sokol District in 1928 to 1931; she was a secretary. There were twenty-six (26) units in this district at that time. Kuceras moved to Corpus Christi in 1936. Stasas moved here in 1940 as a six-member family and Kuceras as a three-member family. Their only son, James F. Kucera, was born 28 August 1927 in Dallas. He served in the U.S. Military Service in the second World War on the Western front; so did my only son, Johnny. We all have been engaged in fraternalism all of our lives. Jim (Vennie's husband) departed from our ranks on 1 April 1969 and Albina, my wife, on 9 December 1974.

We all are missing these devoted members of our families and fraternal organizations' members.

Sokol Slet of the Southern District When the Gymnastic Exhibition was held June 21-22, 1969 in Corpus Christi, the named Kucera family was seen last time at the Sokol Hall. Sister Vennie was ill since then and one of those heart strokes put her in the hospital for a long time.

It takes a silver wedding celebration of the Elzners' marriage to come among us and enjoy the celebration of the happy loving couple.

Wednesday, November 7, 1979 When we broke up the dance, she said: "I wish my Jim was here to see this beautiful building." We, all who talked to them, asked them to come again and enjoy the happy hours with their lovely friends. In the wedding march she never missed a step to the tunes of the Majek's Orchestra. They departed for their home about 4 p.m. After the wedding march, the dance floor was free for everybody.

Then the Majek's Orchestra played, they announced several names for whom they will play a special number. When it came to my name, it was said: "The next one is Memories of Cameron Waltz for Mr. John Stasa." That lifted my spirits and my eyes focussed to the next table which was occupied by Mr. Eddie and Mrs. Christine Knapek. This lovely and prominent couple is known as one of the popular dancers. It was a great honor and pleasure for me to dance this favorite waltz with Mrs. Knapek. Many sincere thanks to both of you. There were some more good dancers. My friendly respect goes to all of you. The honest friendship and fraternalism is needed to every human being whether young or old.

Saturday afternoon, October 20th, my dear son, Johnny, asked me over the telephone, what I was doing? I said that I am writing some reports to the newspaper. There was another question: "Would you visit with us today, if I came for you"? I said that it will be a pleasure to do so. One hour later he picked me up and I enjoyed the small get-together with my children, grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. The music and songs ended up the party. At 10 p.m. I was back at my home.

Next day Sunday, my dear daughter, Ann, called me on the telephone and said: "You are invited by my son, Patrick, and his lovely wife, Georgie, to the fish fry supper." How can a person turn down that type of invitation. My son-in-law, Roy, and daughter, Ann Peal, came at 4 p.m. to take me with them. When we got there the men were busy frying fish and French fries; the ladies were taking care of other things in the kitchen. Small children also played at the get-together.

To the delicatessen meal was added the bakery products made by Georgie's mother, Mrs. Lydia Matula, wife of Alvin Matula. They retired from farming two years ago and bought a home in Corpus Christi. There were about 20 persons at the tables. I got back to my lovely home after 8 p.m.

In this article you may see that my days were pleasurable. My head keeps me busy to do all the work as a housekeeper and outside as a yardman.

The weather is wonderful since those hurricanes David and Fredric came

7 through this part of the state September 17th and 20th. The farmers and ranchers had a prosperous year. It was that way for the past five years.

My best regards to all the readers of the Vestnik (SPJST Herald).

Fraternally yours, John Stasa Historian -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH

Dear Members and Friends: We are getting a most beautiful and welcome rain this morning.

Just a reminder of our lodge meeting Sunday, November 11th at 3 p.m. Here the year end is upon us.

Our last country-western dance was a full house and Jerry Max Lane will be back Saturday, December 1st.

We extend a big thank you to all our young members who have been coming in the last three weekends at 1 a.m. to help cleanup for the functions held on Sunday.

Sister Henrietta Milan was given a beautiful tribute in the Fort Worth Star Telegram, for all her art work along with 16 years of teaching gymanstics. She is a person of many talents and we are proud of you.

Sister Patti and C.L. Gage, Jr., were honored with a beautiful reception and dinner Sunday. Again, we wish you a long and happy life together.

We extend our congratulations to Sister Donna Steinman Parker, who was made officer and manager of the Corporate and Marketing Division of the First National Bank. Donna has been climbing at a steady pace. Keep up the good work.

I hope to see you all soon.

So until...Keep Smiling!

Fraternally, Mary Pavey -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS

Dear Members: We would like to remind everyone to circle November 17th on your calendar.

The Special Committee has set a bake sale at Rudolph's Market, 2924 Elm Street. We are trying very hard to be able to make a payment this year on our loan principal. We will appreciate any pastry donation, or an order to buy some. You may call Brother Sadecky at 824-4650, or Sister Salac at 352-5295. We hope to see you at Rudolph's Market between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. or at the lodge dance that night after 8 p.m.

Fraternally, Special Committee Evelyn Salac

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88, HOUSTON

Dear Members, Lodge 88 annual Czech Day, helped by the beautiful weather, turned out great!

President Jerome Ermis and I want to thank the hundreds of people who came and helped to make it a success.

The turkey dinner was delicious, and many thanks go to Chairman Annie Vala, her crew of wonderful workers, and the board kitchen committee.

Thanks also go to all who baked the turkeys and to the many pastry donors.

The entertainment in the ballroom from 12:15 to 2:30 was thoroughly enjoyed by the many guests. Our thanks go to the three famous and most capable groups: the Lodge 88 Czech Concert Orchestra directed by Rudolph Dybala, the Lodge 88 Choral Club directed by Tim Kostom, and the Victoria Singers Fled by Mrs. John Svoboda.

The following members were honored with plaques during the Dedication Program: Robert Allbritton, Gene and Georgia Barcak, Kenny and Lindsay Broz, Norval and Frances Crossman, Clarence and Evelyn Ehler, Gary Ermis, Dean and Faye Evetts, Leland and Dorothy Hensley, Shirley Sue High, Johnnie and Elaine Hoffman, Herbert and Gesalla Huber, Joseph and Betty Miksch, Robert and Emily Miksch, Edwin H. Klesel, Rudolph and Angeline Miculka, Dorothy Othold, Jerry and Betty Poston, Louis and Elsie Roznovsky, A.J. and Marie Stayton and Garry Zalesky. These members were escorted to their places of honor by gracious youth members Debra Dobesh, Debbie Wehring, John Fugate and Mark Mynar.

The Dedication Program included the following: 1) The eloquent presentation of the royalty by Youth Leader Mary Frances Wahlberg.

2.) Introductions by our lovely Queen Vivian Hegwood.

3.) Presentation of Colors and leading us in the pledge of allegiance by capable youth members Lynn Pflughaupt and Ronnie Barcak.

4.) The beautiful renditions of "Star Spangled Banner" and "Kde Domov Muj" by Fred Buri and Helen Hegwood, accompanied by our accomplished pianist Naomi Spencer.

5.) A warm welcome in both Czech and English languages by President Jerome Ermis.

6.) Reading of the Proclamation by Mayor Jim McConn designating October 28th as Czech Day in Houston by First Vice President Tillie Helmcamp.

7.) An informative address on the

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8.) The presentation of honor plaques by President Ermis, assisted by Y.L. Wahlberg and Queen Hegwood.

9.) The very enjoyable dulcimer music and songs by Ray Baca, Gil Baca and Mrs. Baca.

10.) The beautiful dances by the famous dancers, impressively costumed, from the Polish National Alliance of Houston.

11.) Songs: "America the Beautiful" and "God Bless America" rendered so beautifully by our lodge choral group and the Victoria Singers combined, directed by Tim Kostom.

The two beautiful carnation arrangements were donated by President Ermis and his family and by the Norval Crossman family in memory of Mrs. Crossman's brother, Mr. John W. Plumb.

The Parade of Czech Costumes, led so capably by Vivian Hegwood and Kenny Broz (assisted on the side lines by well-known wedding march leader, Wanda Kennedy) started the free dance at 5 o'clock. The Vrazel Orchestra furnished the good music.

During the first intermission our trophy-winning Beseda Dancers in beautiful costumes, directed by Kenny Broz, danced the Beseda beautifully.

It is not possible to name all who helped to make Czech Day a success, as important names might be left out.

However, I feel that I must mention the splendid cooperation I received from Financial Secretary Josephine Pflughaupt and Assistant Bea Hampel, the many times our capable Second Vice President Frances Olexa wrote about Czech Day, the many hours Treasurer Margaret Allbritton worked and the hours Georgia Barcak and Mary Schenburn stood giving out programs.

Once again, special thanks to all the fine entertainers, to all who came, and to each of you who did something to help us make Czech Day a day of pleasant memories.

It was very gratifying to see Professor and Mrs. William Souchek and a large group of his Czech students from University of Houston and Professor Theo Halama and his Czech students from Rice University. We hope you enjoyed our Czech Day celebration and hope you will come again.

Fraternally yours, Tillie Helmcamp

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Sister Viola Mazac, treasurer of Lodge 133, San Antonio is a very efficient and dedicated member of her lodge.

(Photos submitted by Br. Dominic Netek)

Brother Jaroslav Kleprlik of San Antonio is back on his feet with an additional wheel so that he may get around better.

He is also a dedicated person who inspires all the members of the lodge.

LODGE NO. 133, SAN ANTONIO Dear Brothers and Sisters: The regular monthly meeting of Lodge No. 133, San Antonio was hold October 21st at the hall. located on 1505 S. Gevers Street.

President Matula opened the meeting by leading the membership in the pledge of allegiance; also, a moment of silence was held for the departed sisters and brothers.

The minutes were read by Secretary Dominic Netek and were accepted with the exception of one correction.

Sister Viola Mazac gave a very thorough report on the treasurer's report, covering the months of September and October.

No one was reported on the sick leave list, this was very encouraging. We were glad to see Sister Schultz with us once again and that she is feeling much better.

It was also reported that Sister Strobel is back home and doing fine. Brother Jaroslav Kleprlik was with us at the meeting and he is looking mighty fine.

We are glad to see our members back at the meetings.

A discussion was held about the 75th anniversary celebration of SPJST Lodge No. 54 in West, Texas. President Matula encouraged the members to attend this celebration if. at all, possible.

There were more reports given on the coming convention by Brother Emil Matula and Brother Dominic Netek. A meeting on the Brochure Committee was held this past week and further details were completed. The time for the convention is near, so we urge our members of Lodge No. 133 to come to the meetings so that you would know

Wednesday, November 7, 1979 LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Members, We will have our regular monthly meeting Monday, November 12, at 7:30 p.m. New members will be initiated at this meeting. It is a very important meeting, especially with the election of delegates approaching. Recommendations for changes in the Rules and Regulations of our lodge will be read.

Refreshments will be served following the meeting.

Fraternally, Viola Cox Secretary -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK Annual Meeting

District VII officers, 1st Vice President Sister Viola Cabla (left) and President Sister Helen Pavelka attending their district meeting in San Antonio. what is taking place. We need you because you are a very important spoke in the wheel. Convention business is progressing very good and we hope that after January 1st, 1980, we will really get in high gear.

Remember, our meetings are held on the third Sunday of each month at the hall, located at 1505 S. Gevers Street, San Antonio, beginning at 2 p.m. Please call 532-3916 Dominic Netek for information.

Fraternally yours, D. Netek Reporter -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 5, TIOGA Dear Members and Friends: Our regular lodge meeting will he held Sunday afternoon, November I I th at the home of Mrs. Mary Hejney, at 2 p.m.

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

Fraternally, .

Lorene Schroeder LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS Next meeting will be held November 14th at 7:30 p.m. There will be election of local lodge officers, and delegates to the convention will also be elected at this meeting, so plan to be there.

Fraternally.

Viola Sevcik

LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Dear Members: November 18th, the Special Committee of our lodge is sponsoring a bake sale at Rudolph's. It would be appreciated if any type of pastry be donated to sell for this event. Will you help to make it a success?

The Entertainment Committee asks that you bring a group of relatives and friends to enjoy beautiful music to dance to by the Jodie Mikula Band, from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Saturday, November 18th.

The Dallas-Ennis Council meets at our Lodge No. 84, located at 2625 Floyd Street on November 15th. The council is hosting and will furnish the refreshments, but each Society is responsible for two or three prizes to be given during the game.

Fraternally, Rose Scott -SPJST-

Dear Members: The annual meeting of Snook Lodge No. 9 has been set for Sunday, November Ilth at the Snook SPJST Hall, beginning at 4 p.m.

The lodge will furnish the meat and drinks for a 5:15 p.m. supper for all members. If you plan to attend, please bring a covered-dish vegetable and a dessert. All members are urged to attend. SUPPORT YOUR LODGE! Thank you.

Fraternally, Betty Schoenemann -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 187, ROUND ROCK Dear Members, The November meeting date has been changed to Monday, November 12th at 7:30 at the lodge hall. This postponement was made by the Board of Trustees so that Mr. Doyle Hobbs, our newly-hired accountant, will have sufficient time to complete a detailed financial report for the annual meeting.

This financial report will be available to all members after Wednesday, November 7th. Copies can be picked up at the Sundowner or at the ticket office at the lodge hall. Please try to pick up your copy before the annual meeting Monday, the 12th.

LODGE NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE Our next meeting will be held Sunday, November 11th at the Grant Building, beginning at 2 p.m. Election of officers and delegates will be held, also November and December birthdays will be honored. I hope to Nee you there!

Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky Reporter

Remember, the November meeting is an important one because of election of officers, trustees, committee chairmen and delegates to the state convention so please try to attend.

Fraternally, Wilma Peterson

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Queen Mary Skerik Makovy, 84-yearold, of Waco, Texas is receiving a trophy from Bob Zvolanek for being the oldest lady in the audience. Calvin Chervenka (right) is making an announcement of her presence.

KING JOHN REJCEK, 85-years-old, of Abbott, Texas was announced as the oldest person attending Czech Day. Bob Zvolanek, president of the Czech Day Committee, is making the presentation. Others looking on and sharing the event are: Mildred Chervenka and her husband, Calvin Chervenka who was Master of Ceremonies.

(Photos submitted by Brother Bob Zvolanek)

LONGEST MARRIED COUPLE---Bob Zvolanek (center), the chairman ,. of The American-Czech Culture Society, is presenting Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Valenta of Corn Hill, Texas for being married 59 years. Calvin Chervenka (right) is congratulating them on their achievement.

CZECH DAY HELD IN DALLAS OCTOBER 14, 1979 The 39th Czech Day at the State Fair of Texas was a great success. The Czech Catholic Mass and the three 1-hour programs in the Women's Building, on the Big Tex Stage and the Sokol Program in front of the Hall of State were well-accepted by overflowing audiences.

The main program was in the Band Shell and it lasted from 10:30 a.m. until 6 p.m., and I believe that we had a much, larger crowd then we had in recent years and, after the program was over, there were still many and many people who were not yet ready to go home and that means they enjoyed themselves and spent a very pleasant day among friends. I also must mention we had three distinguished guests, the Most Rev. John Morkovsky and the Most Rev. Thomas Tschoepe, both bishops, and Robert Folsom, the Dallas Mayor, who was our main speaker; all of these persons spoke in the Band Shell.

Every year we honor the oldest Czech gentleman and oldest Czech lady as king and queen of our Czech Day and we present them with trophies. We also honor the longest married Czech couple with a plaque. We select these persons from the audience in the Band Shell. The king was John Rejcek from Abbott, Texas who is 85 years old and he, is proud of 15 children, 59 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren. He came to this country when he was only one year old.

The queen was Mary Skerik Makovy of Waco, Texas. She was born in Prague and came to this country at the age of 12.

Wednesday, November 7, 1979 The longest-married couple was Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Valenta of Corn Hill, Texas; they were married 59 years.

The programs were well-prepared and performed, along the lines of our Czech Heritage. I want to thank all the performers, directors, masters of ceremonies, orchestra leaders, dancers, singers, musicians, program chairmen, and all the good workers for a very successful day and a job well done; also, I want to thank all of the fine people who came to visit with us to enjoy the day from all over Texas and elsewhere on our Czech Day. I hope you all will come again next year. Again, thank you all!

Fraternally, B.A. Zvolanek President of Czech Day Committee -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON By the time these lines will be printed the month of October will be in the past and we will approach the Holiday Season with many activities in store.

The Friday night, October 26th, dance with the Nick Navarro Orchestra was a fiasco. I believe it was the smallest crowd this orchestra ever had, it is no telling what caused this small attendance.

Saturday, October 27th with music by the Ray Jurecka Orchestra was filled to satisfaction. The mixed music pleased everyone present and I add that most of the ladies came beautifully dressed and added to the surroundings of the Chandelier Ballroom. The Hosting Committee (in charge and in the box office) was Jane Custard; her spouse, Chuck, with Jimmie Wahlberg, seated the guests and Bernice was at the door in a silver-gray evening pant suit and Jane was dressed in a lovely print. The evening was a pleasant affair.

At Table No. 34, the ever-faithful patrons, Josephine and Henry Ruffin째 with friends, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Kemp and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Collura, celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary. They were married October 27, 1935 and raised a family of two sons and now are proud of eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Josephine and Henry enjoyed dancing to the requested number "The Anniversary Waltz."

Many more!

Member Brother Frank Tymel decided that it is a lonely life without a wife, so Frank popped the question and married his longtime fiance, Mariam, Saturday, October 13th, 1979 in the Always and Forever Chapel on 34th Street with fifty guests to witness the vows. The reception was held in their home with the guests wishing them a happy marriage and we

J. 1 join and wish you the same. Frank is serving on the Lodge 88 Grievance Committee.

Brother Franklin Bravenec was honored with a delicious breakfast after the Saturday dance by his wife, Almeda, to celebrate Franklin's birthday of 39?, which was Wednesday, October 24th.

Many good wishes were extended to the celebrant and the remainder of the night was much enjoyed. Happy Birthday!

It is quite a while since there was any bragging about fish stories. This one sounds very fishy but with three witnesses to confirm it, so it must be true.

Monday, October 15th, four brothers, Joe Miksch, Herman Libscher, J. Grissom and Frank Tilich (the celebrity) of the lodge ganged together and headed for Somerville for three days and they enjoyed a very successful fishing outing, all they had to do was go and pick the fish off the trotlines and enjoyed fresh fish every day, besides catching the prize of this trip: Frank caught a 45-pounder and, if you ever heard of bragging, that was it. Anyway, Frank and the rest of the boys are proud to accomplish such a miracle. Down deep I feel I will get a taste of this great catch (anyway I hope so).

Three delighted couples, Franklin and Almeda Bravenec, Jake and Louise Jacob and Bennie and E. Wessels recently returned from a 7-day tour through the New England states and enjoyed the New England Autumn Tour; they flew from Houston to New York and stayed at the Waldorf Astoria and enjoyed the honeymoon suites, also the special limousine service (that really spoiled them). The tour took them through Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York. The colorful foliage on the trail was just beautiful and the picture of it will stay in their minds for a longtime.

The weather was on the cool side but pleasant. While in New York they took on Broadway shows "Annie," "Sugar Babes," "They Are Playing Our Song."

They also visited the Statue of Liberty, United Nations, Wall Street, Grand Central Station, Radio City and Times Square. They enjoyed delicious meals and especially at "Mama Leonies."

Our Czech Day at Lodge 88 is in the past, the weather was just beautiful and, to our delight, it brought out members and guests to fill our spacious lodge home. The dinner was very good and reasonably priced. We wish to thank everyone for the delicious home-baked pastries that covered the, pastry table and was attended to by the Birthday Club Sisters. Thanks for your generosity. The afternoon's program with the delightful Victoria Singers and Lodge No. 88

Choral Club, both groups were accompanied by our Czech Concert Orchestra . SL Lodge President Nick Morris unfolded the history of the birth of our SPJST. Honor plaques were presented to twenty members. On the stage were Ray Baca with his dulcimer, then the young Polish Dancers in their colorful costumes. At 5 p.m. the Parade of Costumes followed by a free dance until 9 p.m. For some of the members, as usual, it was a lot of work and everyone gladly extended a helping hand to make it a successful day.

District V is sponsoring a very elaborate fund-raising project. President Orville Crossman of District V made a thorough study of this venture with the approval of District V members and they agreed; it will be a success for the benefit for all. If you are approached please cooperate.

Thursday, October 25th, 1979 was a special day for quite a few people, when little Brooks Krejci Eubank made his great entrance into this world in the Memorial City Hospital, weighing 9 lbs.

4 ozs. to proud parents, Robert and Jeannette Eubank. Jeannette is the only daughter of our past President Tillie Helmcamp and now a grandmother; the late Oscar Helmcamp would have been very proud of his grandson. Robert's parents, Mr. and Mrs. B.K. Eubank, grandparents of Cross Plains, Texas are very happy with the new family addition.

The late Mr. Frank and Mrs. Tillie Krejci would be proud to know, Krejci was given to Brooks for his middle name.

Congratulations!

A special Pre-Thanksgiving dance will take place Wednesday, November 21st with music by Henry Tannenberger.

Advance ticket sales for the Glenn Miller dance will go on sale Friday, November 16th; the dance will be Saturday, December 8th.

Take pride. We do in District V! Fraternally, Frances Olexa -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 66, WACO Our meeting will be held Sunday.

November 18th at 1:30 p.m. The youtt club will meet at 1 p.m. Please note the new time, this is for one time only. Thh is election time, also there will be electior of convention delegates for 1980. If yot are satisfied with the job the presen officers are doing, let it be known b! coming out and voting for them, again If you are dissatisfied this is your chant.' to have a voice in making a change.

Note the earlier time. This is for Of November election meeting only.

Fraternally, Bonnie Pruitt Secretary

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LODGE NO. 189, BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION Dear Members: Our October meeting was called to order by President Ernest Wentrcek.

After the routine procedure, we went into our business discussion. Brother Dan Helton, chairman of our Christmas Committee, reported that all is set to have our party December 9th, following our regular monthly meeting, so keep this date in mind and make every effort to attend along with your invited friends.

There will be more information available after the November meeting, which will be held November 11th. This is an important meeting, during which time, the 1980 lodge officers will be elected so plan to be present and exercise your voting rights.

Fraternally, Jerry W. Vytopil Reporter -SPJST-

NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS

IN DISTRICT II Dear Brothers and Sisters: Due to the resignation of the District II By-law Committee • member and the death of his substitute, we now have a vacancy on the By-law Committee.

According to Art. 14(b) of the By-laws, the procedure for the election is to be determined by the district officers. I and my fellow district officers have met and decided that we should first appeal to any member in District II to see if there is someone who would like to serve on this committee so that their name can appear on the ballot that we will mail out. If there is anyone in the district who wishes to serve on this committee, they should forward their name and lodge number to me at their earliest convenience. Their name should reach me no later than November 10, 1979.

Please send it to the address below. This notice for nominations will have appeared in three issues of the Vestnik by that time. We will then mail out the ballots with the names of the nominees to all the delegates to the last convention, and ask that they be returned as expeditiously as possible because, according to the By-laws, this committee has to meet no later than eight months before the convention, which means they will be meeting sometime during the month of November. The chairman of that committee will set the date for that first meeting.

Edwin Adamek District II President Rt. 1, Box 40A Granger, Texas 76530

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TO: ALL MEMBERS OF THE SPJST

LODGE NO. 72, CAMERON

In December of 1979, the Insurance Committee, elected at the XXII Convention, will hold their first meeting to review our Society's insurance operation.

Any member, having a suggestion of a procedure and-or plan of insurance, should contact their applicable Insurance Committee member, prior to the first of December 1979.

The following is a list of the members of the current Insurance Committee: District I Cecil H. Dickson, Lodge 94 1307 Garden Lane Bryan, Texas 77801 District II Willie Dusek, Lodge 177 Route 1 Holland, Texas 76534 District III Ben Jarma, ChairmanLodge 84 9512 Leaside Dr. Dallas, Texas 75238 District IV Raymond Pavliska, Lodge 73 505 So. Cedar Seymour, Texas_ Texas 76380 District V Helen egwood, Lodge 88 6702 Lindy Ann Ln. Houston, Texas 77008 District VI Jerome J. Hlavaty, Lodge 153 Box 174 Lolita, Texas 77971 District VII Frank Veselka, Lodge 79 4633 Stonegate Way Corpus Christi, Texas 78411 Fraternally, Ben Jarma, Chairman Insurance Committee

Dear Members: Lodge No. 72 and the youth club will hold a social on Saturday, November 17 at 7 p.m.

Members are asked to bring a covered dish for the meal. Drinks will be furnished by the lodge and youth club.

In case of cold or rainy weather, the social will be cancelled.

Fraternally, Lillian B. Mikulec Financial Secretary and Treasurer

Helen Hegwood, Secretary Insurance Committee -SPJST —

LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA A special invitation is being extended to all the charter members of Lodge Rozkvet No. 172, Pasadena, to come to the 10th anniversary celebration for November 11th, 1979. Whether you are still a member or not, you are invited to come and help us celebrate this happy occasion. Bring your family and friends.

There will be plenty to eat and drink with good entertainment all day.

The lodge building is located on 911 East Shaw Street in Pasadena, Texas, phone: 713-472-9356.

Fraternally, Vlasta Machann Secretary

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TO ALL MEMBERS OF LODGES 7,116 AND 120

NOTICE

Sunday, November 11, 1979 at 2 p.m., the members of Lodges 7, 116 and 120 will meet jointly at the American Legion Hall, Highway 36 South in Caldwell for the expressed reason of effecting the merger of these three (3) lodges into one new lodge.

All members, young and old, are strongly urged to attend.

SL President Nick Morris of Temple will join us on this great occasion to formalize the merger.

We need the cooperation of all our members to make this a strong and active lodge.

Refreshments will be served.

Fraternally, Helen M. Jurica Secretary of Lodge 7 -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN

Dear Members: I would like to remind all of you that at our November 7th meeting, we will have election of officers. This year we also will elect our delegates to the 1980 SPJST Convention. I hope to see you at this important meeting. Let me take this opportunity to remind everyone that our meetings are now held on the first Wednesday of every month, at 7:30 p.m.

At our October meeting several important matters were discussed. One of these was the possible remodeling of our lodge building. A committee was delegated to get bids and to check on this project. A report is to be given at the November meeting. We hope to see you at this meeting so that we can discuss this project thoroughly.

We need everyone's help and support.

See you November 7th, at 7:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Elain Luza Secretary

Wednesday, November 7, 1979

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LODGE NO. 183, MID-CITIES Dear Readers, The next monthly meeting will be held Sunday, November 18th at 2 p.m. in Arlington, at the Arlington Downs Townhouse Clubhouse, located on Westview Terrace just off Fielder Road.

Circle your calendar and plan to attend.

Fraternally, Betty Hlavaty Reporter

FEATURES

Mrs. George M. Mynar

Marie Slovacek MARIE SLOVACEK OUTLIVES POLICY Sister Marie (Heidaker) Slovacek of Shiner and Lodge 63, Sweet Home recently outlived the actuarial table on her life insurance policy. Her endowed check for the face value of her life insurance contract was paid to Sis. Slovacek.

Marie Slovacek was born February 17, 1883 at Praha in Fayette County, Texas.

(Note: Since it was not the practice to give the date of birth on the old "A" policies, her age and birthdate were not known until recently.) On November 23rd, 1901, she married Charlie Slovacek and the couple farmed for many years.

When her husband died in 1952, Sis. Slovacek continued to live on the farm with her son Laddie until April 23, 1973, when she took up residence in the Trinity Lutheran Home in Shiner, where she has now been living almost four years. When

it became apparent that she had to have medical attention, she was transferred to Stevens Convalescent Home in Hallettsville, where she presently resides. Sis. Slovacek's hobby was raising turkeys and chickens. She loved to pick cotton and she loved flowers.

Eight children were born to the union and they are as follows: Marie Ludwig, Emil Slovacek of Hallettsville, Laddie Slovacek and Agnes John of Shiner; Charlie Slovacek, Jr., Mrs. Frank Morisak, and Mrs. Henrietta Till are deceased. A daughter Della died in infancy. Sister Slovacek has 14 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren.

Lodge 63 and the entire SPJST salute Sis. Slovacek on her 96th birthday and wish her well. - SL PR Office -SPJST-

MARY LOUISE MIKUDA IS BRIDE OF GEORGE M. MYNAR IN WEST Miss Mary Louise Mikuda became the bride of George Michael Mynar on Saturday, October 27, Yin the Catholic Church of the Assumption in West.

Father George Doskocil performed the ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and

Mrs. George Mikuda of Mesquite. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Mynar of West.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose a flowing gown of chantilly lace. A Queen Anne neckline and the bodice were covered in seed pearls.

Bishop sleeves in sheer chantilly lace, a six-tiered bouffant skirt with a cathedral length train. Her matching head piece was covered with seed pearls and sequins with an illusion fingertip veil trimmed in lace. The train was fashioned into a bustle effect for dancing at the reception.

She carried a cascade of silk red roses and white gypsophilia. The bouquet contained a detachable corsage of red roses.

Miss Medrith Rhotenberry served as maid of honor. Other attendants were the bride's sister Donna Mikuda, Nancy Hlavaty and Charlotte Hromadka, cousins of the bride, Linda Peterson, friend of the bride, the groom's sister, Mary Ann Mynar, Mary Kay Vanek and Sandra Cervenka, the groom's cousins.

Each of the bridesmaids wore gowns of a different color. The colors were apricot, orchid, yellow, blue, salmon, hot pink, turquoise and mint green. The

14 gowns were chiffon with gathered bodice, three tier full skirt trimmed in Cluny lace with spahetti straps and an elbow length sheer caplet with a lace banded neckline.

They wore silk flowers in their hair, the color of their dress.

The bridesmaids carried bouquets of silk flowers consisting of the eight different colors and in the center a flower and the streamers the color of the bridesmaids dresses.

Gregory Pavlicek, a friend of the groom served as best man. Groomsmen were Anthony and Joe Frank Mynar, brothers of the groom, the groom's brother-in-law, Jim Neckar, Thomas Mynar and James Hromadka, cousins of the groom, Roy Soukup, a friend of the groom and Ed Mikuda, brother of the bride.

Witnesses were Bernard J. Hlavaty, uncle and god-father of the bride, and Danny Mynar, brother of the groom.

Johnny Mynar, William Mynar, James Kolar and Gary Uptmore ushered.

Altar boys were Rodger Chase and Larry Hormadka.

Members of the houseparty were Karen Hlavaty, Theresa Bacak and Cindy Allen.

Organist was Mrs. Dorothy Kucera and Mrs. Beverly Uptmore was soloist.

After the ceremony, the parents of the couple hosted a supper and dance at SPJST Lodge No. 54, West.

The couple will live in West where the groom is a self-employed farmer.

The groom and his parents are members of Lodge 54, West.

BULLETIN BOARD DISTRICT MEETINGS The District V spring meeting will be held Sunday, March 9, 1980, at Lodge No. 88, Houston, 1435 Beal

t.

The District VII spring meeting will be held Sunday, March 23, 1980 at Lodge No. 79, Corpus Christi (the host lodge).

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

More details later.

- SPJST -

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YOUTH SECTION From The Ledge Youth Lead** LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO Dear Vestnik Readers: The El Campo Lodge No. 50 Youth Club held its monthly meeting October 15 at the American Legion Ladies' Auxiliary Building at 7:30 p.m.

The meeting was opened by President Brenda Ermis. Secretary Lori Henderson read the minutes. Treasurer William Rek gave the treasurer's report and collected dues.

We sang some songs and decided to sing a song at each meeting. We discussed our District VI fall meeting and read a thank you letter from Mrs. Elsie Brdecka for the gift we gave her at the recent district meeting.

Darrin Dybala, a new member, was introduced. We welcomed him to our club.

A Halloween contest was also held. The winners were: 1st, William Rek; 2nd, Denise Rek; 3rd, Patrick Bartos.

We had youth visitors Michael Marek, Jackie Marek, Melissa Brandt, Pamela Brandt and Cynthia Foster and two mothers, Mrs. Janet Marek and Mrs. Josephine Brandt.

Other mothers present were: Mrs. Anna Bartos, Mrs. Patricia Dybala, Mrs. Lori Ermis, Mrs. Georgie Henderson, Mrs. Bernice Rek, Mrs. Rita Vanek and Mrs. Vlasta Bartos.

We changed our meetings to the second Monday of the month. The November ' meeting will be held November 12th at 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Ladies' Auxiliary Building.

Fraternally, Mrs. Vlasta Bartos Youth Leader - SPJSTLODGE NO. 72, CAMERON and LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS Dear Members: Our October meeting was called to order by President Shirley Slavik. Sarah Jo Slavik led us in the pledge of allegiance. Flag Bearer Thomas Bedrich presented the flag for us.

Two officers were not presen0Secretary Tonya Ruzicka and Vice President Torrey Ruricka.

President Slavik read the minutes from

last month's meeting. Rhonda Slavik gave the treasurer's report.

SPJST T-shirts were passed out by Youth Leader Katherine Bedrich. These were given to the youth who helped sell hammers during the summer.

The next meeting will be November 11th at 2 p.m. at the First National Bank in Cameron. After the meeting, the club is going to have a social in honor of the ladies from the lodge who have helped us with our bake sales. Visitors are invited.

A dance in December was discussed.

Details will be given later.

After our monthly meeting we had an ice cream social.

October 20th, the club went to the SPJST Museum in Temple. The youth and adults really enjoyed Mr. Otto Hanus' explanation of all the Czech articles. Thank you, Brother Hanus.

We had a picnic in the park after the museum tour. (I found enough pecans to make a pie the next day).

After the picnic we went to the Temple Mall where the youth had their names put on the back of their T-shirts. They are planning on wearing their T-shirts to the District II skate party October 28th (which will be in the past when this letter is printed).

Lodge No. 72, Cameron is having a social on November 17th, weather permitting, at the Marak Country Store.

The youth club will furnish the soft drinks. Visitors are welcome. It will be a covered-dish social.

I hope to see you at one of our socials.

Fraternally, Katherine Bedrich Youth Leader of Lodge No. 72 -- SPJST-

LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY Dear Members and Friends: We had several new faces at our last social games. We enjoy having new people attend and enjoy the fellowship and free popcorn and coffee. The kids also enjoy skating.

We had about twenty-five youngsters at our Halloween party October 25th. They really enjoyed playing games, skating, eating cake, cookies, candy and drinking punch. We had a couple of scary witches to come and help us entertain the kids. A group of the youngsters were dressed up for Halloween and were real spooky looking.'

We are going to have to reschedule our Disco Dance. Instead of having it November 23rd, we are going, to have it November 30th. All members are invited to come and bring some guests.

Admission for the Disco Dance will be $2

Wednesday, November 7, 1979 for everyone. We always have a good time and everyone really enjoys Disco Dick and his music.

We hope everyone had a safe Halloween and a nice weekend.

Until next week...

Fraternally, Charlene Bennett Asst. Youth Leader

Letters From The Youth LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO Dear Readers, El Campo Lodge 50 Youth Club met October 15 at the American Ladies' Auxiliary Building.

We sang songs and then we discussed new business. Afterward we sang "Happy Birthday" to the October birthday members. They were Jody Henderson, Denise Rek, William Rek, Kim Vanek and one of our visitors, Cynthia Foster.

Door prizes were won by Denise Rek and Lori Henderson.

We also had a Halloween party. The refreshments were served by Mrs. Bernice Rek. Fraternally, Joseph Bartos (10-31-79) -SPJST-

15 LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO Dear Members, SPJST Lodge 50 El Campo Youth Club held their monthly meeting October 15th at the American Legion Auxiliary Hall.

We had a short meeting. A few members sang some songs.

The birthdays for this month were: Kim Vanek, William Rek, Cynthia Foster, our guest, Jody Henderson and Denise Rek. Door prizes were won by Lori Henderson and Denise Rek. Then came our Halloween party. Mrs. Rek served refreshments. Afterward we played games.

Fraternally, Veronica Bartos (11) (10-27-79) -SPJST-

LODGE NO.6, COTTONWOOD Dear Readers, We held our rtaitoween party October 26th. We really did enjoy it. We had a spookhouse, played games and had refreshments.

meeting which will be held Sunuay, November. 1 lth; get your parents to attend this important meeting.

Fraternally, Jan • Schoenemann (10-27-79) -SPJST-

LODGE NO.6, COTTONWOOD Dear Readers, Our meeting will be held November 11th after the mother lodge meeting at 2:30 p.m.

Fraternally,

Robert Hykel (10-31-79) -SPJST-

LODGE NO.6, COTTONWOOD Dear Readers, We are going to start working on our Christmas decorations and our Christmas program.

Fraternally, Karen Hykel Treasurer (10-31-79)

Fraternally,

Terry Hykel (10-31-79) :-SPJSTLODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO

LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO

Dear Readers, The El Campo Lodge 50 Youth Club met October 15th. We sang songs and held a Halloween party.

Door prizes were won by Lori Henderson and Denise Rek. The refreshments were served by Mrs. Bernice Rek. Fraternally, Mary Ann Bartos (10-31-79) -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON

Dear Readers, The youth club of Lodge 142, Houston would like to invite all of you to their annual turkey dinner on Saturday, November 10th at the Stefanik Hall, 5508 Nolda. Serving will start at 11:30 on. Adult plates will be $3 and for children under 12, it will be $1.75. Cake and coffee will also be available.

Hope to see all of you on November 10th.

Fraternally, Dennis Veselka (16) Secretary-Treasurer (10-31-79)

Dear Members, The SPJST Lodge No. 50 El Campo Youth Club held its meeting at the American Legion Auxiliary October 15th. We had a Halloween. party. We also had judges for our Halloween costumes.

Door prizes were won by Lor Henderson and Denise Rek. We sang "Happy Birthday" to Jody Henderson, Kim Vanek, William Rek and Denise Rek. The refreshments were served by Bernice Rek. Fraternally, Patrick Bartos (10-27-79) -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK

Dear Readers, Halloween is already in the past. We held our harvest party and we were allowed to bring a friend.

Our monthly meeting will be held November 7th at 7 p.m. at the hall.

Bring your crafts and friends, too. We may play games after our monthly meeting.

Don't forget our mother lodge annual

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 44, Industry, in behalf of all our members hereby wish to express our sincere sympathy to the family of our deceased lodge brother JESSE J. FRANKE, age 39, of Bellville who passed away in a Houston hospital September 12, 1979.

He sustained severe head injury a day earlier while working at the highway bridge crossing on the Brazos River. He was working for the State Highway Department at the time of the accident; being employed in the Engineering Department for 16 years.

Born in Industry, Texas on March 26th, 1940, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rennie Franke. He graduated from

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16 Bellville High School in 1959.

February 15, 1964 he was married to the former Miss Linda Bolten in ceremonies performed in Houston.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m.

Friday, September 14th, with Rev. Gordon Hejl officiating. Interment was in the Industry Brethren Church Cemetery.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Linda Franke; two daughters, Phyllis and Katherine; one son, Jeffrey, all of Bellville; one sister, Mrs. Gladys Leschper of Sealy, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Franke of New Ulm; and a number of nieces and nephews.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Miroslav L. Petrusek Sanford Schmid Otto Marek - SPJST-

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 49, Pokrok Rowena, express our sincere sympathy to the, family of our departed lodge brother JOHN LAZA who died at the age of 86 at 1:30 a.m.

Tuesday, October 9th at his home in Mereta.

Services were held at 2 p.m Thursday, October 11th at Johnson's Funeral Chapel. Burial was in the Mereta Cemetery.

Brother Laza was born February 10, 1893 in Rakova, Czechoslovakia. He lived in Mereta for 48 years.

Survivors include three sons, Edward L. Laza, Benny F. Laza, and Johnny E. Laza, all of Mereta; a daughter, Mrs. Raymond (Evelyn) Hejl of Austin; a brother, Joe Laza of San Antonio; a sister, Mrs. Mary Elsik of Kingsville; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

May Brother Laza rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Mary Dusek Emil Havlak Pauline Shiller -SPJST-

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 79 in Corpus Christi, in behalf of our membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the family of our deceased sister ALICEMARIE KRUSINSKY, 74, of Katy, Texas, who died Monday, October 22nd, 1979 in a Houston hospital.

Sister Krusinsky was a resident of Corpus Christi from 1920 to 1974 when

she moved to Katy, Texas.

She was preseded in death by her husband, Joseph J. Krusinsky in 1972.

Rosary was recited at 8 p.m. Thursday at the Maxwell P. Dunne Chapel.

Funeral mass was celebrated at 10 a.m.

Wednesday at Corpus Christi Cathedral with entombment to follow in Seaside Mausoleum.

She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Alice Rose Shoptaw of Houston; one sister, Miss Annie Regmund of Corpus Christi; one brother, William C. Regmund of Bryan, Texas; three grandchildren, Mrs. Debra Lowe, Miss Susan Shoptaw and John Shoptaw, all of Houston.

Sister Krusinsky was born 22 August 1905 in Bryan, Texas and was admitted to the SPJST Lodge No. 79 September 20th, 1925.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Monta Foster Frank C. Sacky Anna M. Moss John Stasa -SPJST-

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY The Resolution Committee in behalf of the entire membership of Lodge No. 54, West, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother WILL TOBOLA, age 95, of West Rest Haven, and formerly of Rt. 2, West, who died Tuesday night, October 30, 1979 in West Community Hospital.

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

Thursday, November 1st at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. George Doskocil officiating. Interment was in St. Mary's Cemetery.

Rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Gene Shepard.

Brother Tobola was a native of Praha, Texas. He married , Annie Richter in Moulton on February 13, 1906. She preceded him in death July 1963.

He was a retired farmer and a member of St. Mary's Church of Assumption. He was a resident of this area most of his life.

Survivors include his sons, Willie Tobola of Ross and John Tobola of Rt. 2, West; one daughter, Anita Foyt, preceded in death in 1976; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

May our lodge brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Jan Vaculik

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY The Resolution Committee in behalf of the entire membership of Lodge No. 54, West, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother FRANK MATUS, age 86, of West, a retired farmer, who died Sunday afternoon, October 28, 1979 in a West hospital.

Services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at West Brethren Church with the Rev. Henry Beseda officiating. Burial was in West Brethren Cemetery.

Brother Matus was born December 20, 1892, and married Millie Marek in 1915.

He was a member of West Brethren Church and SPJST Lodge No. 54 and a lifelong West resident.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Frank Matus; two sons, Frank W. Matus of West and Louis J. Matus of Elm Mott; one daughter, Mrs. Joe (Christine) Kasik of Route 1, West; two brothers, Ed Matus of Wichita Falls and Joe Matus of Mart; one sister, Mrs. Mary Gerik of West; 10 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

May our brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Jan Vaculik

ITEMS OF INTEREST (Editor's note: The following is reprinted from the American Sokol (official publication of the same) in honor of all the United States volunteers of Czech-Moravian and Slovak descent who fought as voluntary legionnaires in WWI to free their ancestors' homeland and establish Czechoslovakia's independence as an established, democratic nation and, especially, to our SPJST and Sokol members of that category and one in particular - Brother Frank Dvorak of Lodge No. 88 Houston).

OCTOBER 28th On October 28, 1918 a new republic was born, in a land that had been under the rule of autocrats for 300 years. The name Czechoslovakia, which appeared in newspapers and on maps, was an unfamiliar one. So were many of the other names of new regimes that were formed of the Empires that had outlived their usefulness and had stubbornly refused to change in an age that would not be denied.

The beginning of a historic period hem

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Wednesday, November 7, 1979 on self-determination, a revival of the spirit that had created the United States of Ainerica and in Europe the French revolution, discarding outmoded castes and classes, ripping off the fetters of traditions that had ground humanity into submission for centuries, was here.

Once that flame had been ignited, it might be temporarily held in check, but never again would it be permanently extinguished. The cry of "Liberty, Fraternity, Equality" was not a temporary rallying cry, but a slogan seared deeply into the hearts and minds of men everywhere.

The re-awakeners of the land of our forefathers sensed the strength in their people, knew them to be capable of achieving their independence and of maintaining it by their own ability and accomplishments. More than a century of training and teaching was conducted by as great a series of talented and inspired men and women as any nation ever had. The names of Dobrovsky, Jungman, Kollar, Havlicek, Palacky, Tyrs, Masaryk, and a host of others, are well known to everyone who has the sense to be proud of the land of his forefathers and has made the effort to learn why it became the beacon light of democracy in a sea of dictatorship..

One fact that is often forgotten is that their whole efforts were always based on truth. Seeing clearly the inevitable scorn that greeted the double-talk of diplomay, the cynicism and play with half-truths of ordinary politics, and the deep promises of self-seeking adventurers, to a man, they hewed to the line of truth, even when that road became a stormy battlefield. So strong was this feeling, not only among the leaders but seeping down through all classes of the people, that it became a national characteristic. Even when they erred, they manfully admitted it, suffering a temporary setback, but gaining the added strength of their courage and self respect, without which no movement of any kind under the sun, can expect anything but a temporary advantage.

The leader who organized and led the last great charge upon the bastions of a decadent monarchy was a philosopher.

He was a man of the people. a Washington and Lincoln in one personality. By his own efforts, through a long, hard life of working, learning, studying, thinking, always thinking, and teaching thousands of eager young minds. he became the greatest man of his time. As H.G. Wells stated it, "It is a pity that too often little minds rule great nations, while at the head of little nations we find those geniuses who cannot exert the influence their abilities entitle them to. Among the latter s‘ as Thomas G.

Masaryk of Czechoslovakia, the perfect example of the ruler of Plato's Republic, a Philosopher as a ruler.

His army within and without the borders of his country was an army of volunteers. An army of citizens in whose hearts and souls burned the longing for freedom, for just a chance to prove to the entire world that they were capable not only of fighting and dying for their ideals, but to create an example of pure democracy, that come what may, would serve as an everlasting example that Lincoln was right when he said, "Trust the little people, there is more truth and purity and love for their land in their souls, than there is in the hearts of the high and mighty."

They fought hard and died. Their bodies are buried at Zborov and Bachmach and along the whole Trans-Siberian Railway, in Romania at Dobruc, in Serbia and Albania, in Italy on many battlefields, in France from Cherbourg to the Swiss Alps. Many of them served under the flags of the United States, Canada, Britain, France, Italy and Serbia, but all of them - without exception - were serving voluntarily with the same spirit and for the same ideals that guided the legions of Masaryk.

They had been trained in the same schools, they thought alike, they came from the same type of heroic mothers, Spartan women to whom the good name of their little land, seeking its place in the family of nations, was paramount.

And yet there are those who say that the Republic of Czechoslovakia was an artificial creation, the unfortunate child of the Versailles Treaty. Abiding by the rules of international law, gaining the respect of their former enemies, establishing a record in a newly formed republic within the short space of two decades for humanity, courage, progress, foresight, a true democracy puts these self-styled experts and critics on a spot where alibis will be of little help.

This same land, after twenty years of democratic rule, was partitioned by the forces of Nazism, the flower of its manhood and womanhood exterminated by as ruthless a force as ever overran its territory in its entire history. A few years of respite were given to it, when the forces of another philosophy, as foreign to its national character as Nazism, again put it into bondage.

Nothing lasts forever. Throughout recorded history, every setback has but set the stage for a new advance of mankind. Our problems are no greater than those that faced humanity in the past. A little less greed, a little more generosity, a little less prejudice, a little more understanding, a little less I, a little more we. -- of such small beginnings are

great changes made.

We have, in spite of everything that has happened, a just reason to be proud. Our people showed the world the metal of their national character and established a nation that was such a glaring contrast to anything that Europe had ever seen, that it had to be destroyed. The differences by comparison were too great. Europe and its petty politicians and still existing caste system was, and still is, not ready for what it saw in Czechoslovakia and what we have here.

Let us hope they learn before it is too late!

-SPJST-

CREATORS OF SOKOL The creator of the Sokol Idea, Miroslav Tyr was born at Mein, Northern Bohemia, on September 17, 1832. The revolutionary year of 1848 made him an ardent patriot during his studies at the University of Prague Tyr g attended the Gymanstic Institute of Jan MalYpetr for three years and then was instructor in the Gymanstic Institute of Ferd. Schmidt.

Towards the end of 1858 Tyr g became tutor in the home of the manufacturer R. Bartelmus at NovY Jachymov near Beroun. Here he met Jindiich (Henry) Fuegner, a man of high intellectual culture, general manager of the Prague branch of the Trieste Insurance Association, who had his summer resort not far from New Jachymov. This seemingly trifling event had immensely important consequences. Both men soon found that they had many things in common: patriotism with humanitarianism, strong feeling for art, clear head, world outlook, courage to have and to express their own convictions, pleasure in philosophic meditation, vivid interest in everyday needs of the nation, pure altruism - and all that led to the intimate friendship which was severed only by death of Fuegner who was ten years older than Tyr and died in Prague on November 15, 1865.

On July 27, 1860, Tyii was proclaimed Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Prague. Inspired by conversations with Fuegner, Tyr g began to realize his great idea: the foundation of an organization which would tend to educate the whole nation by perfect and methodical gymnastic exercises to high national aims, such as valor, fresh strength, physical, intellectual and moral health.

On February 16, 1862, the Sokol Association, the parent body of all the Sokol organizations in all parts of the world, was founded in Prague. Jindfich Fuegner was elected first president (starosta), Miroslav Tyr'S. , vice president.

And so began Tyr's great work which continued for 22 years, almost without

18 interruption. From May 13, 1862, Tyrg was "Naeelnik" (the leader, chief-instructor) of the Sokol Association.

Fuegner imbued the new association with pure democratism. Its outward token is the use of the second person singular, "thou", and of the words "brother" and "sister" in addressing one another. Sokol brotherhood is something more than mere equality, it implies also a conscious abandonment of privileges arising from birth, property and education. Fuegner introduced the Garibaldian red shirt into the Sokol uniform, because in those days Guiseppe Garibaldi, the valiant fighter for Free Italy, was a symbol of freedom for oppressed nations. The designation of "Sokol", suggested by Prof. Emanuel Tonner, was not given to the new body until 1864. It was taken from the legends and the epic songs of the ancient Russians and Yugoslays where national heroes are called "sokolove" (falcons, because this bird on account of his swiftness, vigor and energy stands for courage). The salutation "Nazdar!"

(Success to you!) was proposed by Josef Barak, the watchword "Tuime se!" (Let us grow strong!) - that is not only hygienically, but in the main morally by Tyrg.

The founding of the Prague Sokol created considerable stir in Bohemia and Moravia, and in the same year - 1862 further units arose in ten towns.

The Sokol idea was enthusiastically greeted in the South among the Slovenes, where the first Sokol Association was organized in Llubljana (in Czech Lublaii) on July 26, 1863. The first Czech Sokol in the United States was founded on February 14, 1865, in St. Louis, Mo. There were already 20 Sokol units in Bohemia and Moravia in 1865, with 1,949 members.

In 1863 Fuegner erected the first Sokol building with a gymnasium (Praha-II, 1437 Sokol St.), the first building of this kind in Central Europe. From Fuegner is also the name " gibfinky" (fun drollery) for Sokol masked balls; for this purpose Fuegner revived a word used in medieval Czech language.

In 1862-63 Tyrg compiled a Czech gymnastic nomenclature. He followed the principles laid down by Josef Jungmann, but a wonderful inspiration made all the terms of Tyr g's terminology so appropriate and so succinct that an English version would require a first class master of both the Czech and the English languages.

On January 15, 1871, the first issue of the monthly "Sokol" appeared and Tyrg who was editor-in-chief of this publication wrote for the first issue the leading article "Na g 61tol, sm'er a cil"

VESTNIK (Our task, our tendency and our aim) which represents the basis of the Sokol idea and will remain the evangel of all Sokol units forever.

On August 28, 1877, Tyrg married Fuegner's daughter Renata who has been the greatest Sokol woman of all times (she died February 22, 1937).

In 1881 Tyrg began preparations for a great Jubilee Festival of the Prague Sokol in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the foundation of the Sokol Movement.

This event was held on June 18, 1882, and is usually called "Prvni Slet Vgesokolskr (the First Pan-Sokol Festival). Members taking part in the procession numbered 1600, and on the display ground at the StfeleckSr Island 696 members from 76 different units drilled.

This gathering was a great success for the Sokol Movement and for Dr. Miroslav Tyrg who was accorded great and enthusiastic demonstrations of gratitude. The instructors (cvieitele) of the Prague Sokol gave a silver wreath to Tyrg and the majority of Sokol units made him their honorary member.

A serious nervous affliction sapped his health more and more. On June 1, 1884, Tyrg resigned the head ship of the Prague Sokol Association and the editorship of the periodical "Sokol". In a state of nervous tension he went away to the Tyrol Alps to stay at Oetz in the Alpine valley through which flows the mountain streamlet Aach. On the 8th day of August in the year 1884, he went out there for a walk and never returned. His mutilated body was found on August 21 in the wild stream, and was interred first at Oetz and subsequently, on November 9, 1884, at Prague in the same grave where Fuegner lies.

-SPJST-

KUBIAK'S REPORT

Construction of the alcohol fuel plant in Rockdale by Southwest Mining and Engineering Company is expected to begin in two weeks and finished in six weeks.

Upon its completion a tour will be conducted for farmers, businessmen, state officials and media persons. We are hopeful the Rockdale plant will be the first of many similar plants in this area and will lead to plentiful fuel supplies.

These plants will produce "agrihol", the type of alcohol fuel which is about 190 proof and has some small water content. Agrihol can be burned straight or mixed 50-50 with diesel to form "diesohol".

If this district develops a number of agrihol plants on our many farms, then we can assure ourselves of enough fuel

for the agriculture economy, and eventually for consumers in towns and cities.

A new scientific development promises to give a big boost to gasohol production.

As many of you know, alcohol fuel must contain no water content if it is to be mixed with unleaded gasoline to form gasohol.

However, a new item which has been tested and marketed in New York can be added to 190-proof alcohol and chemically remove the water content.

The additive is called hydrelate.

It avoids the high cost of removing water content through extra distillation processes, thus boosting the value of alcohol fuels.

As alcohol fuel technology develops, we are likely to see many more such breakthroughs to cut cost and increase efficiency. That is, after all, the tradition of American technology.

School Finance Bill: Property taxes are still being increased at the local level around the state.

Inflation and other factors constantly drive up the cost of public education to school districts.

I consider the recently passed school finance bill to be a bad bill because of the resulting trend in increased property ,taxes.

I voted against the bill in the Legislature because I strongly suspected then that it would not help to lower property taxes.

Ever-increasing inflation and property taxes are killing us now and making it extremely hard to build for the future.

Property taxes might be easier to control than inflation.

I prefer to see us drop property taxes as a source of tax revenue and instead rely on the sales tax, which is a fairer tax.

Next session I will introduce my bill to add a penny to the sales tax and dedicate it to the school fund. The penny tax will be rebated to school districts which lower local property taxes.

It is a tax shift, not a tax increase, and it will result in lower local property taxes.

I welcome your ideas on this matter because high property taxes will continue to plague us until we finally act.

-SPJST-

GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR BY MAIL

Learn to get what you pay for by mail, advises Claudia Kerbel, a consumer information specialist.

Be your own mail order bookkeeper -take notes and learn your rights, she emphasizes.

Ms. Kerbel is with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, The Texas A and M University System.

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Wednesday, November 7, 1979 Mail order firms must forward merchandise within 30 days of the stated time, and they must notify the customer of any delay, according to a Federal Trade Commission ruling.

If the delivery cannot be made as originally promised, the customer may demand a refund.

However, it is the customer's responsibility to cancel and to state the exact amount of expected refund, the specialist explains.

When ordering by mail, write the address of the company on the payment check, as well as description and any identifying number of the purchase.

Then the cancelled check is a permanent record and proof of payment.

If the order does not arrive within a reasonable length of time, write to the company to make sure they received the order.

If they do not answer within 30 days, write to the U.S. Post Office or the Direct Maid-Marketing Association.

To begin a trace, include date of the order, amount of money involved and a copy of any correspondence between you and the company.

Consumers may write to either of the following: * Consumer Advocate's Office, U.S. Postal Service, Washington, D.C. 20201 * Direct Mail-Marketing Association, 6 East 43rd Street, New York, New York 10017.

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PLANT DISEASE HANDBOOK

AVAILABLE

Texas farmers and gardeners battling plant disease problems can find the answers in a newly revised Texas Plant Disease Handbook.

"The handbook includes the latest information on disease descriptions and control," points out Dr. Wendell Horne, plant pathologist with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, Texas A and M University System. "It is the most comprehensive book available on plant disease control in Texas."

Color illustrations are featured throughout the handbook's 443 pages, and the chemical control section has complete, up-to-date recommendations developed for the state by the Extension Service. There is also a special section on disease resistant plant varieties.

Chemical control recommendations are based on label clearance by the Environmental Protection Agency and proven effectiveness of the material and its availability.

Disease problems are featured by various crops as follows: cereal crops;

fiber, oil and specialty crops; forages; sugar crops; vegetables; nut crops; flowers; shrubs; lawn and turf; and trees.

"In addition to farmers and gardeners, this handbook is an important reference for anyone making recommendations on plant disease control, such as nurserymen and pesticide dealers," points out Horne.

The handbook may be purchased at $10 a copy from the Department of Agricultural Communications, Reed McDonald Bldg., Texas A and M University, College Station, Texas 77843.

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PLAN NOW FOR SPRING

FLOWERING BULBS

For an array of landscape color next spring, plant flowering bulbs such as crocus, snowdrops and winter aconite the next few weeks, says a landscape horticulturist.

Plant all spring flowering bulbs except tulips in October and November so they have ample time to develop a good root system, explains Everett Janne with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, Texas A&M University System. In Central and South Texas, refrigerate tulip bulbs at 35 to 40 degrees F. until mid-December for longer stems and good flower development.

For best results, plant bulbs in clusters around tree trunks and shrubs in a natural woodland setting or rock garden, Janne points out. The variety of flower color and size within each type of bulb is limitless. Group bulbs of the same color in mass plantings for effective display color.

The general rule is to plant outdoor bulbs so the top is below the surface at about twice the diameter of the bulb, explains the landscape horticulturist.

Plant bulbs in well-drained soil of average fertility to achieve blooming over a period of years. Bulbs prefer a sandy loam soil in a sunny area.

A few choice bulbs can be set aside for indoor forcing, adds Janne. Crocus, grape hyacinths, daffodils, tulips and hyacinths Are good for indoor use.

To force bulbs indoors, pot them as soon as they are available in equal parts of soil, peat and sand on top of one inch of gravel. Let the tips of large bulbs show above the surface, and barely cover small bulbs with soil.

Store newly potted bulbs at 40 to 50 degrees F. for six to,, ten weeks, then place them in a cool semi-lighted location. Gradually move them to a sunny location for good growth and color.

Janne says most bulbs will be flowering in January, and pre-cooled or pre-treated bulbs may bloom by Christmas.

Virus Enemies of Insects

By Robert L. Haney TAES Science Writer Viruses that kill particular insects, and only those insects, are a powerful ally that scientists at Texas A&M University seek to add to their coordinated pest control strategies.

Viral pesticides have a number of tremendously attractive characteristics; they're not toxic but are highly virulent and specific for target pest species.

They're also naturally occurring, not able to induce resistance in insect populations, and they are safe as judged by Environmental Protection Agency standards.

The potential and promise for the use of viral agents as pesticides is a subject of comprehensive studies by the U. S. National Academy of Sciences, the World Health Organization, the Food and Agriculture Organization, and the Environmental Protection Agency. Well-organized and well-funded efforts to use insect pathogenic viruses are underway in the United Kingdom, Europe and other countries of the world.

Scientists involved in this research for the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station call their insect control systems that make use of all compatible methods "integrated pest management strategies."

Station research is aimed at developing better techniques for virus identification as one means for conaucting more complete studies on basic biology and epidemiology.

20 In order to find ways 01 selecting for, or genetically improving, virus strains, the genetics and the nature of biological specificity of the are being baculoviruses studied.

The improved viruses, when found or developed, will be added to the Experiment Station's array of methods used to combat insect pests.

No compatible control method including chemicals is overlooked for use in integrated pest management strategies. But integrated use of all methods makes life extremely hazardous for pest insects. Instead of total reliance on chemicals, this system permits their minimum usage, and in some cases, their exclusion.

An interesting sidelight on such careful use of chemicals is that it often prevents insects from becoming resistant to them.

"Viral pesticides have great potential for efficient, low-cost, non-polluting control of some of our most troublesome insects," concludes Dr. Max Summers, who is in charge of this area of research for the Agricultural Experiment Station.

Editor's Note. -- Any questions regarding this column should be addressed to Science Writer, Dept. of Agricultural Communications, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843.

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Inoculation Can Double Yields In Newly Planted Clover Fields

By Robert L. Haney TAES Science Writer Clovers grown in Texas need to be thoroughly inoculated with special nitrogenfixing bacteria the first time they're planted in a field, according to research by Texas A&M scientists.

In some cases, the yields obtained from inoculated clover have been much more than double the yield from uninoculated clover, says Dr. F. M. Rouquette, forage physiologist with the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station (TAES) at Overton.

Yield increases from inoculation have been obtained with crimson clover, subterranean clover, arrowleaf clover, and white clover.

One of the main difficulties in using clover in a forage production program is to get it established.

A very important factor for good establishment, Rouquette says, is to supply the proper rhizobia (nitrogen-fixing bacteria) to nodulate the plant soon after germination in order to supply nitrogen.

Various commercial products are available for inoculating the seed.

But field and laboratory experiments indicate that inoculation must be done so as to promote survival of the bacteria, according to [)r.

R. W. Weaver, soil microbiologist with the Experiment Station at College Station.

The bacteria do not survive well under dry hot soil conditions. Even though the seed will survive and remain viable for many days under conditions frequently Oncountered during fall seeding, the rhizobia may not survive, according to Dr. Gerald

Evers, TAES forage physiologist at the Overton Station.

Laboratory tests showed that less than I% of the rhizobia remained alive for even 1 day when seeded into a dry soil maintained at 110째 F. This is not an unusually high soil temperature in the fall, according to Weaver.

Increasing the soil moisture kept more than 10% of the remaining rhizobia alive for one day. But even in this case, practically all the rhizobia were dead within 3 days.

Bacteria in soils maintained at 85째 and kept moist survived more than a week without significant loss. Reducing the soil moisture to an air-dry state resulted in dieoff of some bacteria, but enough remained alive for more than a week to provide for good inoculation.

Commercial adhesives sold by inoculum companies to attach the rhizobia to the seed also provide some protection against drying and heat.

Experiments have indicated the gum arabic in the adhesive is effective in promoting survival.

A poor substitute for a commercial adhesive but one better than most common substitutes is a solution of 20% table sugar in water.

Weaver finds that the commercial adhesives are a good investment.

Presently, research is underway to develop rhizobia having greater resistance to heat and drying. This will help to increase livability of bacteria, increase percentage of inoculation and available nitrogen for the new clover, with improved chances of survival.

PODPORA LIDSKOST BRATRSTVI Cast Ceski. etedni organ Slovanske Podporujiel Jednoty Statu Texas, zaloiene roku 1897 7. listopadu 1979

RO6NIK 67 eiSLO 45

Z redakce Telesna viehova sokoIskit.

Listopad!

Vy flak zahritdky mile, smutnit pfichazi nam chvile... dlouhou zimu budete zase spat Oki uz music LISTOPAD!

Sokolska vjtchova je skuteene idealni.

Snaha, zakladatele Sokolstva, Dr. M. Ai Vesna z jara se probudi, Tyrg e, vychovati eloveka telesne i ty modre fialky nam zavoni... silneho, dochazi tu k uplatneni. dugevne bude tei nam vonet i kvit jabloni Je to tei i vjtchova mravni' ktera je itzce pohadka mladi nam zazvoni! spjata s vjtchovou telesnou.

-1.S. SokolskY telocvik je pfistupny kaidemu veku a pohlavi. Idealni telesna soustava v myg lenkach, citech i ye skutcich. nema ve svete sobe rovne. Pfesne Vysledek telesne vychovy jevi se i ye rozdeleni teto soustavy Tyr g ovy, s vjtchove mravnich hodnot tak, aby byla jedineenYm pfilehavYm nazvoslovjn, zde vzbuzena laska a cit k lidstvu, k obsahuje mnoistvi zajimavYch cvikn, narodu, k rodine, aby ziskana byla ktere pfi methodickem postupu a pouiiti odvailivost, sebencta i zdrava ctiiadostijsou vhodne pro jare mladi a muinou vost, take jara mysl zdvoiilost, ochota a i gracii ien. podobne vlastnosti.

Cilem telesne sokolske vjrchovy je Nam vgem je tfeba sokolske vjtchovy, dokonalY Clovek. Na gi telesnou vkhovou pfedevgim vjrchtwy telesne, ze ktere plyne chceme nejen upevniti zdravi. pfetvofiti tolik dobra. jednotlivce v bytost lep gi, krasnej gi, k Mnoho a mnoho je nam tfeba dohanet' praci schopnej gi' tedy socialne cennejgi, chceme-li telesnou vychovou i ideou stati ale chceme tez vhodnymi prostfedky na vjig i sve doby. Je nutne die zasad zasahnouti ye vyvoj organismu, aby sokolskych, ktere hlasame, iiti a die nich zdokonalen byl nejen jednotlivec, ale i pracovati. celY narod.

Poctive bratrstvi a sesterstvi dopini Telesna vjtchova je prostfedkem k uspech. Stesti a radost bude provazet ziskani pfimefene sily' vytrvalosti nagi sokolskou praci. Tomu zdar! obratnosti, jistoty pohybu a sebeovladani -SPJSTnad telem i duchem.

Telesnou vjtchovou jednotlivcil chceme posiliti i celY narod hospodafsky a tak V kaidY ye svem povolani pracovati pro Rad San Antonio eislo 133. blaho naroda.

Vjtchovou telesnou pfispivame i k Mile sestry a bratfi. zyjtgeni brannosti lidu, tuda k ochrane Podzimni nedele 21. fijna se pekne vlasti. ZdravY silnY Clovek lepe mete y ydafila. Pbeasi bylo pfekrasne, jenom chraniti vlast' bojovati za prava naroda, navgteva rjagi schfize mohla bYt lepgi. nei Clovek slaby, necluiivY. Seg lo se naS opet 22, coi -je prnmerny Ve spravne a cilevedome vYchove poCet navg tevnikil nagich schuzi, nekdy telesne jsou zahrnuty ve gkere sloiky sily a vic, nekdy i menu. Jsou to ti verni staff krasy telesne i du g evni, vedle sily Clenove a Clenky, na ktere se Ize moralni. spolehnout. Rika se, ze nezaleii na S telesnou a vgeobecnou sokolskou vychovou je Uzce spojena sokolska kazefi,. mnoistvi, ale na jakosti. V nagem tedy dobrovolne se podrobeni pravidlum pfipade Ize mluvit o jakosti. Svedei o torn a zakonum, zfeknuti se osobnich zajmn upfimnY zajem, kter9 ,.elenove projevuji pfi projednavani jednotliv9ch ve v g eobecnY prospech, coi znaCi Postradame na g i mladei. Na omluvu pofadek, spravnost, pfesnost a poctivost jsou uvadeny nmohe dfivoclj. jako skolni

MIL DOPISOVATELI

programy, ruzne jine spoleeenske udalosti, ale hlavne je to nezajem o spolkove schilze. Sestra Marcella M. Kleprlikova se snail v gemoine pfivabit nagi omladinu osobnim stykem, ale hlavne telefonicky vedne i veCer a jak oznamila ye schuzi, je to jenom stale povidani, slibovani, ale skutek iadnY. Je to velika gkoda, ponevadi mladei je nage budoucnost. Jaka situace bude za 10 anebo 20 rokil di my stargi uz tu nebudeme? Musime doufat v to nejlepgi a snaiit se spoleenymi silami ziskat nagi mladei a UCinnou pomoc rodia.

Pfestre ve 2 hodiny odpoledne pfedseda faclu, bratr Emil E. Matula, schfizi zahajil a po slibu vernosti vlajce Spojenkh state minutott ticha uctili jsme pamatku zesnulYch rester a bratfi nageho faclu.

Zapis z pfedchazejici schfize, peelive yypracovanY tajemnikem fadu, bratrem Dominikem Netkem a podrobna pokladni zprava fin. tajemnice, sestry Violy MazaCove, byly se zajmem vyslechnuty a pfijaty. Bratr Dominik Netek zminil se o pfipravovane °slave fadu Jaromir Cis. 54 ye West, ktera se bude konat v nedeli 2. prosince. Sestra Viola Mazaeova podala take zpravu o finanCnim vysledku schUze na geho fadu pofadane v ramci schnze VII. okrsku.

Kite piilezitosti p •edseda fadu, bratr Emil E. Matula, podekoval v gem kdo pfispeli jakkoliv ke zdaru schfize, at ui iteinnou pomoci anebo pfispenim do kuchyne.

Pote gila nas pfitomnost sestry Jenovefy Schultzove, ktera se zotavuje po nedavne operaci. Bylo oznameno, ze sestra Mildred Strobelova onemocnela, podrobnosti nejsou manly. Sestfe Strobelove pfejeme rychle zotaveni, aby v pfigti schirzi mohla byt opet s nami.

Bratr William J. Mare g , mistopfedseda facht, za zabavni vYbor podal celkovou zpravu, kterou dopinila sestra Henrietta Kalmusova sdelenim co v gechno bylo pfipraveno pro obeerstveni pc) schuzi.

Sestra Viola Mazaeova ziskala novou Clenku, Sherry Lynn Hooverovou ($1,000 pojig teni), bratr Alfred Kalmus upsal dodateene poii g teni $30,000 se.stfe

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Marilyn Kellyove. Vy getfujici vYbor, jmenovanY pfedsedou a mistopfedsedou fadu, sestry Viola Fajkusova, Evelyn Matulova a bratr James 1. Kostelnik, po projednani pfihla gku Sherry Lynn Hooverove schvalili a doporueili k pfijeti.

Tajemnik fadu, bratr Dominik Netek, informoval pfitomne o obsahu dopisu z Hlavni afadovny, tYkajiciho se naroku nageho faclu na poeet hlasu a delegatil, jakoi i nahradniku pro Oki sjezd SPJST. Zaroveli uvedl kdo je opravnen ke zvoleni a zastupovani fadu. Po oznameni nekterYch podrobnosti tYkajicich se pfipravovaneho sjezdu, rozpfedla se debata. Bratr pfedseda faclu zminil se o brdurce, k eemui podal nazorne vysvetleni o provedeni, rozsahu a inserci.

Podrobnosti budou oznameny dodateene v nektere z pfi gtich schuzi.

Pfi losovani vstupnich cen sestra Emilie ` Amburnova obdriela 1. cenu, sestra 'Anna Bell Rileyova 2. cenu. Piseii Happy Birthday zazpivali jsme pfitomnYm oslavencilm, sestfe Emilii Amburnove, sestfe Marcelle M. Kleprlikove a bratru Franku Fajkusovi.

Velmi pekna a informativni schfize na navrh sestry Violy Fajkusove, podporovanY bratrem Alfredem Kalmusem, byla ukoCena ve 3 hod. 14 min.

Pfigti nage schirze bude konana tfeti nedeli v listopadu, t.j. dne 18. listopadu, ye znamem miste, 1505 Gevers Street.

Zdeneme pfesne ye 2 hodiny odpoledne, spolehame a dekujeme pfedem za Vagi dochvilnost. Bude to schilze vYroeni, ye ktere bude provedena volba afednika pro pfigti rok a take volba delegktil a nahradnikii pro sjezd SPJST v roce 1980.

Netfeba jiste znovu zvla gt' pfipominat, ze s ohledem na pfi gti sjezd 'name mnoho zalditosti, ktere nutno projednat. Vynasnaite se, prosim, abyste do schfize pfi gli a svYmi navrhy, projednavanim nal/H-1ft jinYch &nu a hlasovanim byli napomocni pri resent problemir.

SpoleenYmi silami pokraeujme ve zdarne einnosti k pinemu rispechu pfigtiho sjezdu! Pfimluvte se u svYch pfatel a znamych clenu nageho fadu, aby (east ye schfizi byla velika a vge dopadlo k obapolne spokojenosti!

Dobre zdravi, mnoho zdaru a stalou veselou naladu pfeje vgem.

Jaroslav Kleprlik.

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Tak Viet'cos Andka Houdkovit.

Dne 27. fijna jsme byli pfitomni kdy2 na katolicke sini KJT a KJZT se konala oslava svatby p. Davida Hlavenky se sl.

Kelli Walters. Oddavky byly ye due hodiny odpoledne v kostele sv. Moniky a druileek a mladencti bylo 8 a take jegte

maliekY mladeneeek s malinkou druliekou. Den byl krasnY a v ge bylo prvoffidni窶馬ebylo ani horko ani chladno. Sin na Military Parkway byla pane ozdobena a hostii se se glo asi 600 anebo neco i pfes, protok sin byla pina.

Darkfi bylo velice moc a vesmes pane zabalene.

V pill geste byla podavana vdefe ktera opravdu byla skvela a kalAY si musel pochutnat, a vgeho bylo dostatek. KalAY se pekne bavil a pak bylo jiste veselo kdyI byl zahajen pochod svatebeanu a pfatel z obouch stran. DruiiCky v peknych bledalutYch gatech s mladenci a nevesta hezky se ienichem jiste skytali hezky obrazek. My jsme sedeli u stolu s maniely Janakovi a ph feel jsme se dovedeli, 'le on jest star bratr toho p.

Janaka kterY vlastni obchod mezi Shiner a Hallettsville, a ktereho zname a u ktereho jsme pfed 10 lety zakoupili nejake sazenice a cibulky zahradni.

Nevim, zda tamni p. Janak anebo jeho pi. Ctou Vestnik ale rada bych veclela, zda si pamatuji na pfihodu ktera se udala tehdy na jafe 1969? Museli jsme se dosti nasmat a Janakovi tei. Pan Janak se tam segel s lidmi ktere nevidel mnoho let a teprve slygel, ze je pfitomen p.

Kocian s jeho bratry chodil do Kkoly kdyla byvali u Shiner. Pekne jsme se vespolek pobavili a slibili, ze pfijdou na posvicenskY obed pfigti mesic do sine Catholic Czech Club a 'le se pobavime zase. Rada jsem videla mnohe zname ktere jsem nevidela del gi Cas. MO take manieltim John SlovakovYm za uznani a laskavost, velmi me to te gi a budu hledet si zaslodit to pochvalu.

Hudba byla vYborna a hraly dye kapely--Kueera's Czech Mates a p. Karla Pataka. Kaida hrala chvili a pak zas se stfidali a kaidY se dobfe vytaneil. Ano, byl to krasne stravenY veCer, meli jsme se velmi dobfe a srdeene dekujeme manieltim HlavenkovYm za laskave pozvani a pfejeme mlademu parku jen to nejlepgi na jejich ceste livotem.

Take zamnou pfi g la pi. Olga Pechakova, rozena Vrlova (jeji maminka byla Andka Galetkova) a vidy ji radi vidime nebot' jest velmi piljemna a pfatelska, a ta me sdelila, ze pojede brzy s manklem do Washington, D.C. kam jeji mantel must jet obchodne. Pfejeme jim peknY pobyt a gt'astnY navrat Take na svatbe byli maniele Calvin Chervenkovi a ti me sdelili zpravu, ze v sobotu rano zase pfijela dvojice madelfi z Ceskoslovenska a tak zase bude potfeba jim podat pomocnou ruku do zaeatku. Stale sem pfichazeji krajane-2le nekdy o nich ani nevime. Radi slygime, ze jsou to vetginou spofadani a pracoviti lide a jiste budou dobrymi obeany teto nagi pekne vlasti, na ktefi jiste budeme

hrdi.

MinulY tYden se zde stala stra gna vec kdy male 7. lete devatko bylo uneseno eernochem a od to doby o nem se nevi zda jest l'ivo ci ne. Bylo to veCer v 7 hodin a ona s 5. letou a tfi letym hochem gly si koupit zmrzlinu a v uliece poblik obchodu Cernoch tahl devekko za vlasy a ujel s ni prye a fekl, ze ji hodi do vody.

Jest to stragne pro rodiee a afady ani nevefi, ze deuce je nazivu. Nevin', ale posledni dobou je to hrozne, co se zde deje, ani neni Cloy& jistY se livotem, ano?

Tak uz televize oznamovala, ze celkem 13 z tech 17. lidi ktefi byli poraneni na vYstave kdyi vozyna lanovce se zritily dolu, nyni podali zalobu proti sprave nagi vYstavy a jiste budou chtit vysoudit hezky vysokou sumu. Ted' asi bude vinu svadet jeden na druheho a moina ze soud se potahne dosti dlouho net vec bude u konce. Ovgem, mohlo bYti jegte vice lidi poraneno kdy'l vitr byl tak silnY a vozy tam nahofe v takovem stavu.

Doufam, ze kaidY kdo byl poranen se geastne a brzy vyzdravi a le deco podobneho se A nikdy nestane.

Mill pfatele, Vanoce jsou skoro za rohem a kdo z Vas by chtel zaslat nejakou pene'lni pomoc do stare vlasti na svatky, tak prosim vemte na veclorni, jest Cas objednat Tuzex darkove certefikaty, aby to do glo pfed svatky. Jfi jsem stale jednatelkou Tuzexu a rada to pro Vas vyfidim spravne a rychle, a za tyto darkove certefikaty se do neplati.

Vaiim si Vagich objednavek a dekuji pfedem za vge. Povgimnete si oznainky ye Vestniku.

Neclavno zemfela v Ennis pi. Louise Babkova ye veku 84 let. Rozena byla Mikulova a za Jana Babka se provdala v 1917 a on ji pfedegel na veenost v 1971.

Pant Babkova zanecha.va jednoho bratra Franka A. Mikulu a jednu sestru sl.

Annu Mikulovou. Patfila ke spolku KJZT Cis. 16 a jest elenkou kostela sv.

Jana v Ennis. Tato zprava je sice A trochu stargi, ale lide ktefi kdysi bYvali v Ennis a znali zesnulou, radi pfijmou mou zpravu, nebot' je dosud zajima use co se v Ennis deje. Toto me bylo sdeleno A mnohokrate a tak ja rada vyhovim.

Letos jest opravdu divnY rok, jest konec fijna a jegte pofad nemame zimu jak jindy mame a co jest nejdivnej gi, stromy ovocne jako slivkove (plums) jsou sice A hole ale kaRlY ma nekolik vetvieek s bilYmi kvety--jakoby mel mit znovu ovoce! Tak nevime, jaka bude ta zima, zda tuba jako loni Ci bude mirnej gi? Ja si nepamatuji aby nekdy stromy ovocne meli jegte kvety takble pozde na podzim.

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Ve stifedu 7. listopadu 1979 Stiiibrna Svatba V nedeli 14. fijna 1979 man'iele Jerry a Mildred Elzner oslavovali petadvacate jubileum sveho zdarneho manZelstvi v kruhu rodinnem, ktere je hodne rozgireno po cele Americe, ale nejvice v Texas, v Corpus Christi a v okoli. Moje dcera Anieka Peal (ja ji vidy jmenuji AniCka, protoie je ze tfech deer . nemladsi a nejmeng i, a za svobodna mazlieek), prijela pro mne. Mela vypomahat v kuchyni. Obed zaeal pi) jedne hodine, zet' Roy LIZ tam pomahal cele dopoledne.

Venku uz bylo hodne tech auto-vozidel vieho druhu. Kdy'i jsem se rozhledl kolem, tak vsem nevidel ten hospodafsk9 pohled, kterY je nam podavan kaidodenne v novinach a na rozhlase.

Po vstupu dovnitf jsem se zapsal do pamatni knihy svatebni, odevzdal darek na pamatku mojim vaienYm hostitelam, ktefi mne zaeali seznamovat s jejich pokrevni rodinou. Bylo to radostne seznamovani se pfi tak okazale udalosti.

Co tak jeden s druhym vedeme hovor, tu se najednou mezi nami objevi man'iele Jim a Geraldina, s jejich milovanou matiekou Venugi (Vennie) KuCerovou, ktera je vdovou po zesnulem manielu Vaclav (Jim) Kneerovi od 1. dubna 1969.

Sestra KuCerova je mi znama od roku 1925, kdyi byl v Dallas prvni SokolskY Slet Zupy Jiini a cela moje gesti elenna rodina se na nem podilela. Sestra Kueerova v tu dobu byla jednatelkou (tajemnice) a jeji mantel Jim nafeelnikem Telocviene Jednoty Sokol v Dallas. Od to doby jsme se easteji vidavali, neb brzy nato moje manielka byla zvolena Zupni naeelnici. V roku 1936 se pfestehovali do Corpus Christi, kde se zase ujali sokolske price, ktera nebyla snadna.

Kdy'2" vypukla druha valka svetova, jejich syn James F. narozen 28. srpna 1927 byl odveden do slaieb vojensk9ch. $tastne se vratil mezi nas a k radosti svYch rodietl, podobne i na g syn Johnny Stag a, narozen 29. zafi 1922, se vratili k nam vsem, co jsme byli u geffeni toho valeeneho boji g te. My jsme se pfistehovali 14. fijna 1940 do Corpus Christi. Od to doby jsme se dophiovali a schazeli v Sokolovni ku spoleene praci, SPJST faclu 'Oslo 56, a SVPS. Kueerovi man'iele zde vystfidali ufady, br. Jim naCelnik a starosta a razne v9bory. Ses. Venue tajemnice a vybory. Po smrti Jim Kueery to pfipadalo, jako kdyby se cela zem nad nimi zavfela. Pfestali mezi nas chodit. Venuge si svilj pfigti domov udelala u mladYch Kueeril, kde je do dnes, jak mi sdelila. KdyI jsem se na ni doptaval br. Frank Sackyho, kterY je pfedsedou faciu 'Oslo 79 SPJST, tak mi fekl, ze Venuge je nezdrava, mela srdeeni

vadu. Domov, kde bydli, meni s nemocniceni.

Br. Jerry Elzner mne upozornil, kde jeho 84 leta maminka sedi, tak mne k ni dovedl. Ona ku svemu chodeni musi poniivat dva Cagany a kdii se mela seskupit cela velka rodina Elznerova ku fotografovani tak jsem ji pomohl a doprovodil na misto ji ureene. Ona ma potlie s nohama, ktere ji vypovidaji.

Kdyi jsem se segel se ses. Rosie Huff, tak jsem se tazal na jejlho 79 leteho hodneho maraela Victora. Dovedla mne k nemu a jak jsme se radi pfivitalil On byl sedm mesica v nemocnici. Pravil, '2"e ho to stab 67 tisic. Je doma, kde jeho Rilienka si ho dobfe opatruje.

Obed zaCal brzy po 1. hodine odpoledne s modlitbou, kterou vedl duchovni (jeho jmeno je mi nezname). Kaidy si 'gel do lady. Ja take zanechal sve misto u stolu vedle spolkoveho bratra Victora Huffa a jeho starostlive manielky Reny (Rosie). Spolusestra Andka (Elzner) Bfenova byla od na geho stolu odvedena ku okra. g lenYm rodin9m stolilm se stavenYch v na gi blizkosti. Ja jsem zaujal sve misto se svojim napInenYm talifem, kde Victor nista! sedet. On Cekal, co mu Rifienka pfinese. On jegte potfebuje obsluhu pfi jidle.

Po obede bylo dost volneho Caw, tak jsme znovu si dogel prohlednout v9stavku rodinnYch fotoobraiku, ktere zaeinaly od Jerry rodien, Franti g ka a Aneiky ElznerovYch kniha dophiovala dalgi postup rodu manielu Jerry a Mildred ElznerovYch. Jeden velkY stul byl navfgen svatebnimi dary. 0 ozdobena pogtovni schranka byla pouiita pro cenne obalky: Deti Marsha narozena 16. zafi 1955, Larry J. a. zafi 1956, Timothy E. 19. duben 1962, Richard C. 26. unor 1964, James F. 16. leden 1965.

Rodiee Rodiee: Jerry L. narozen 14. eervence 1925, Mildred narozena 17. prosince 1930.

Jerry byl 22 rokii ve slu'ibach vojenskYch, nekolik rokil i v Nemecku.

Pfistehoval se do Corpus Christi, Texas s celu svoji rodinou. Stali se Cleny SPJST fadu eislo 56 dne 20. Cervence v roku 1967, cela tato sedmielenna rodina k nagemu faclu nyni Cislo 79.

Jerry byl hospodafein a na zabavnim vYboru, byl vedoucim klubu mladeie, je organisatorem, upsal mnoho novYch elenil a je zpravodajem do anglicke Casti Vestniku a zaroveri einnY v Sokolu Corpus Christi, Tex'as. Slouzil na stavebnim vYboru a v9pomocnY knihovni k .

Mildred je ileetnici a slonii na reznYch vYborech, zabavnich, kuchyn gkYch a nemocenskem.

Marsha (Maru g lca) byla vedouci mladeie.

Larry a Timothy vYpomocni klubu mlada'e.

Tito maniele Elznerovi zaroveri jsou eleny Sokola a vypomahaji vg ude, kde je jich zapotfebi.

Na dalg im stole byl "svatebni dort" umelecka to price, jak jen lidsk9 chlmysl a ruce mohou utvofit. Nejen byl ozdobnY, on zaroveli byl lahodne chutn9. Kandy mohl pfijit a dopinit si svuj tali • . Nevesta Mildred se mne po obede ptala, jak mi jidlo chutnalo.

Pravimi"VYborne." Na torn jidelnim listku bylo neco, co jsem ja a mnoho lidi nejedlo pied tim.

Podobovalo se to knedliku, jen to misto testa melo maso mlete, joke se pouiiva do hamburku s pfidavkem hoveziho a vepfoveho masa rYie a dal gi pfichuti obalene zelovym listern, a varene dve a pal hodiny; ma to bYti v Polsku pochutka neco podobneho jak u nas na Morave gvestkove knedliky. Mildred mi fekla, ze to delala jeji sestra Bernice Stanish, ktera pfijela z Oil City, Pennsylvania. Anglicky se to jmenuje "cabbage rolls" a Polsky Golumpki. Byl jsem seznamen s dal gi sestrou nevesty Mildred a jejim mariielem Charles L. Varro. Mel jsem tu Best si i zatancovat s pi. Helen. Man'iele Charles a Helen Varro jsou na navgteve u maniehl. Jerry and Mildred Elzner. Po svatbe stfibrne v ilterY veeer 16. fijna jsem mel telefonni rozmluvu s pi. Charles L. Varro, z ktere jsem vyrozumel, ze ma zodpovedne zamestnani co tajemnice a pokladnice u Nesco, Inc., v Clevelandu, Ohio. Tato spoleenost ze je znama po cele Americe.

Teg ilo mne osobne se poznat a spoleene si vymenit nage nazory. Nage spolkove knihy nesou na seznamu elenstva 4 jmena Varro: Donald C., Helen D., Jeanne a Karen Ann. Bratr Jerry je vgechny upsal, jak zde byli pfed 10 roky.

Spolkova sestra Helen D. mi pravila, oni Ctou moje dopisy ye Vestniku, kter9 dostavaji kazdy tYden. Pfala si, abych nepfestaval psat. Podobne se vyslovilo mnoho eleml naii Jednoty SPJST. Vgem dekuji za povzbuzeni. To je v ge, co dobrovolni dopisovatele do novim dostanou, bud' pochvalu, neb kritiku nepfiznivou. Rodina Elznerova, ktera pfijela Californie, take se vyslovila, Ctou Vestnik a moje dopisy. Maji radii ty obrazky, a ze mne ui z nich znaji.

Svatebni pochod a tanec vedla Peggy Tepera se svojim synem. Ne‘i zaeala hudba Majkova, pi. Peggy Tepera pfeeetla 62 jmen a mesta tech, co se 76Castnili teto velmi zdafile okazalosti.

24 Pies tfi sta svatebeanil jim pfi glo Oat, aby ye zdravi a gtesti se dozili jet mnoho dagich Zvlaitni udelenit pocta 2enich Jerry Elzner, kratce pied oznamenim toho taneeniho pochodu mi fekl, ze mne zafadil mezi ty taneeniky a ma pro mne vybranou taneenici, spolkovou sestru Sokolku a elenku SPJST fadu na geho eislo 79, Venugi Kueerovu. Bylo to pro mne deco neoCekavaneho. VIdyt' jsem mnohokrat slyg el, ze byla v nemocnici nekolikrat, od irmrti jejiho draheho madiela, Jim Kueera, 1. dubna 1969.

Mel jsem obavu ze zaCatku, jak to dopadne a nastoupili jsme do lady.

Hudba spustila tanec polku, pfi ktere jsme se museli rychle pohybovat. Byl to takovy "rej," kde ze dvoustupii byl &elfin etyfstup.

Vg eci se drieli za ruce, "Zeny na leve a muzi na prave strane chodili dokola v jedne fade. Udelan dvojstup, kterY stal na miste ze zdviienYma spojenima rukama. Taneenici po jednom za sebou museli projit timto otvorem, di se vgichni vystfidali. Trvalo to skoro 20 minut.

Moje spoleedice udelala ze sebe hrdinku.

Vydriela al" do prvni pfesta yky. Ten druhY "rej," byl moc rychlej gi, tak jsme toho oba nechali. James, jeji syn, a jeho madielka Geraldina ju odvezli domu po rozlodeeni se s nami vgemi, co jsme ji znavali, kdy byla pina vzdy energie a dobrosrdeenosti. Vgichni jsme je radi videli a zvali je mezi nas aby pfijadeli easteji. Venue mi fekla: "Jim, miij mantel, by met velikou radost, uvidet to, co se zde postavilo od jeho odchodu, z ktereho se easu iadnY nevratil." Meta ve tvail radost viditelnou, z tak mnoha pfatela spolkovYch spolupracovnikil, se kterYmi se delila ye vgem, co se kde podnikalo. My ji upfimne pfejeme, aby zvitezila nad tim, co ju trapi, a zteiuje ten zbytek plodneho 'Zivota. Citim se srdeene zavazan diky, spolubratrii a spolusestfe Mildred a Jerry ElznerovYm, kde tim jejich 25 letYm jubilem zdarneho spoluziti pfipravili nam pfijemne nezapomenutelne vzpominky. Zaroveii moje srdeene diky Majkove kapele, za vyvolani jmen, pro koho ktera pisefi je hrana, kde i moje jmeno bylo mezi nimi, a valeik "Vzpominky na Kameron" mne vyzval do tance. Clenka KJZT a mnoha organisaci Sokolka Kristina Knapek, znama co popularni taneenice, mi poslodiila co spoleenice. Madiele Eddie a Kristina Knapkovi, jsou zde velice dobfe znami, co pofadatele mnoha svatebnich okazalosti. Vfele diky spolubratru Eddimu, za dovoleni pro ten okamiik. Citim se zavazan vfelYmi srdecnYmi diky v g em, co mi zpfijemnili nedeli 14. fijna 1979.

IT2STNfK 20 a 21. itna V sobotu odpoledne 20, fijna syn Johnny telefonem se tazal, co &lam? fekl jsem ze phi do novin dopis. Druha otazka: "Chteli by ste k nam pfijet, kdy bych pro Vas pfijel?" Odpoved s radosti!

Bylo to jen takove menu rodinne besedovani, ktere zakoneeno hudbou a zpevem. V 10 hodin jsem byl zpatky doma.

Na druhy den, v nedeli, dcera Anieka Peal mi oznamuje: "Milj syn Patrick a jeho madielka Georgie, (ja ji jmenuji ' as zvou k veeefi z ryb." Kdo Jindkaaj V by mohl deco takoveho odmitnout? Kdyi jsme tam pfijeli, tak pilne smazili ryby a zemaky na venku a v kuchyni dalgi pochoutky. Pani Lidie Matulova, matka Jindri g ky, doma napekla kolaCe a buchtu, tak to pfivezli a dali na still.

Bylo nas u stole asi 20 jedlikii.

Tak mill etenafi, vidite a pochopte, kde moje hody a podhodky byly radostne.

Zdravieko pfitomne dela dobrOtu. Poeasi je take pfijemne od toho mofskeho hurikar!:.

Degt' by byl uz vitanY. S pfanim trvaleho zdravi a zdaru zustava John Staga Resolute soustrasti.

My, nine podepsanY vYbor, timto projevujeme na g i hluboce citenou soustrast jmenem fadu eislo 79, SPJST Corpus Christi, Texas pozustale rodine ALICE MARIE KRUSINSKY, ktera skoneila jeji drahu Zivotni dne 22. fijna 1979 v houstonske nemocnici. Ona byla obyvatelkou v Corpus Christi od roku 1920 do roku 1974, kdy se pfestehovala do Katy, Texas. Jeji mantel Joseph J. Kru ginskY ji pfedegel na veenost v roku 1972.

Rifienec byl odfikavan v 8 hodin v titer veCer v Maxwell P. Dunne v pohfebni kapli. Zadu gni mge byla slouiena ye stfedu v 10 hodin rano v Corpus Christi kathedrale a uldiena k poslednimu odpoeinku v Seaside v Mausoleum.

Jejiho odchodu tell dcera pani Alice Rose Shoptaw v Houstonu; jedna sestra, sleena Anna Regmund v Corpus Christi; jeden bratr, William C. Regmund v Bryan, Texas; 2 vnueky, pi. Debra Lowe a sleena Susan Shoptaw, a vnuk, John Shoptaw, vgichni v Houston.

Eligka (Alice) byla narozena 22. srpna 1905 v Bryan, Texas. Pfistoupila do SPJST eislo 79 fadu v Corpus Christi dne 20. zafi 1925.

Cest' buda zachovana jeji pamatce.

Resolueni vYbor: Monta Fostej Frank C. Sacky Anna M. Moss John Staga

Nine se esky Let Us Study Czech ekce desata — Lesson No. 10 CTENI — READING Lead the following exercises and words out LOUD with your parents or friends.

Student a studentka Pavel je student. Vera je student ka. Pavel a Vera jsou student!. Pa vel nema pero, ale Vera ma pero.

Dries Karel nevi ve Skole. On je doma. Ma rYmii. NaS ueitel dava pozor kdy piSeme na tabuli. On vola na Veru: "Nectelej chybu! Pi,f spravner Zitra je svatek. Studenti budou doma. My ,-.6).; marne svatek.

Slovnieek -- Vocabulary Pavel --- Paul Vera — Vera Karel -- Charles - your kclyZ --- when chyba - error studentka - sturient (Fern Uudouti students clue; today Yitat - tomorrow neni -- isn't bvatek -- holiday volati - to call diwati to give ryina -- cold nag -- our spravne — correctly pit' — write! budou — will be ;3rd. person pl.) piZeme — we write dava pozor — pay attention Nedelej chylm Don't make an error!

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Ve stitedu 7. listopadu 1979 Sightseeing

Mluvnice — Grammar Travelling By Car Where's a petrol station?

The First Conjugation: 1.

Kde je tu benzinova pumpa?

The verbs that belong to the first Ten, twenty, thirty(litres), please conjugation generally end in "ati".

Prosim, deset, dvacet, tiicet (litra) In the above vocabulary there are obyeejnY ordinary two such verbs, "davati" and "volaspecial special ti". To conjugate them we take off olej oil the ending "ati" and add the ver- Check the oil-level, please bal endings as follows: Zkontrolujte mi olej, prosim Check the water Zkontrolujte mi vodu clava,t1 — to give Check the brake liquid Singular Zkontrolujte mi brzdovou kapalinu 1st Iverson: davara -- give Check the tyre pressures 2nd person: davaa — you give Zkontrolujte mi pneumatiky 3rd person: diva — he, she, or it Check the battery gives Zkontrolujte mi baterii Plural motel motel davame -- we give autokempink car camp oilvate -- you give silnice road davaji — they give kffiovatka crossroads 2. The negative verb in Czech is policeman strahik formed by prefixing the particle How much is it?

Kolik to stoji? "ne" before the verb.

Where's the nearest service garage?

Example: "ne" plus the conjugaKde je tu autoservis? tion of "bSrti", to be.

I need to check up on...

Potfebuji zkontrolovat Singular I need to get repaired Potfebuji opravit 1st person: nejsem -- I ant not Potfebuji vymenit I need to change 2nd person: nejsi — you are not 3rd person neni — he, she, or it is I need to get the brakes adjusted Potfebuji sefidit brzdy not.

I'm having trouble with the ignition Plural Zlobi me zapalovani nejsme — we are not I'm having trouble with the engine nejste — you are not Zlobi me motor nejsou — they are not I'm having trouble with the spark plugs Note that the third person sinZlobi me svieky gular is different. it is "neni" in- I'm having trouble with the brakes stead of the e v.pected form "neje" Zlobi me brzdy Homework I'm having trouble with the steering 1. Read aloud the reading exZlobi me iizeni ercise several times and trans- I'm having trouble with the lights late it.

Zlobi me svetla 2. Copy the vocabulary into your There's something wrong with the engine Mam poruchu na motoru notebook and memorize it. pomoc help 3. Conjugate the verb "volati", havarie break-down 4. Review all of the previous lescar a kilometer from here sons that have appeared in the I've left my Nechal jsem vuz kilornetr odtud Vestnik.

When will it be ready?

Pohadka Kdy to bude hotovo?

Byl jeden kral, Am Ito wait for it? Mam poCk at? ten daval Can you give me a lift to the nearest priSly mySky, zapiSkaly, service garage? pivoudkove tancovali.

Mificte me, prosim svezt k nejbligimu Pribeh kocour velikS7 servisu? tu byl konec muziky, I've lost my passport Ztratil(a) jsem pas mySly se vam ulekly, I've lost my money Ztratil(a) jsem penize s" up -- do dirky ulekly.

I've lost my documents - SPJST Ztratil(a) jsem doklady I've lost my camera Ztratil(a) jsem fotoaparat I've lost my luggage Ztratil(a) jsem zavazadlo

I'd like to see Rad bych videl(a) I'd like to visit a castle, chateau Rad bych navkivil(a) hrad, zamek I'd like to visit a museum Rad bych navgtivil(a) muzeum I'd like to visit a gallery Rid bych navkivil(a) galerii I'd like to visit a church Rad bych navgtivil(a) kostel I'd like to visit a chapel Rad bych navkivil(a) kapli I'd like to visit a exhibition vYstavu Rad bych I'd like to visit a theatre Rad bych navkivil(a) divadlo I'd like to visit a housing estate Rad bych navkivil I'd like to visit the old parts of the town Rad bych navetivil(a) stare etvrti mesta I'd like to visit the new parts of the town Rad bych nav gtivil(a) nove etvrti mesta I'd like to visit a native house Rad bych navgtivil(a) rodncr dam I'd like to visit a cemetery Rad bych navkivil(a) hibitov I'd like to visit an old tavern, inn Rad bych navkivil(a) starou hospodu Can you show me Maiete mi ukazat Can you show me Romanesque architectural Muzete mi ukazat pamatky omanskeho stavitelstvi? gotickeho Gothic renesaneniho Renaissance Baroque barokniho Empire empiroveho Can you go with me to...?

Miiiete me doprovodit do...?

What is the entrance charge?

Kolik je zde vstupne?

I'd like to buy picture postcards bych koupit pohlednice Chtel a guidebook pravodce in English v anglietine souvenirs upominkove pfedmety Stamps znamky - SPJST-

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VESTNfK

NA SUMAVE JE DOLMA...

Jedno Eeske rteni „je dlouhy lake pisniEka". Nemohu za to dat krk, ale myslim, ze vzniklo pole, no ZapadoEeSi zaEali zptvat jednu o donne a bile kvetoucim kaki. Ta dolina je na Sumatra a bile kvitky pat?i kaline. Pisnieka je to tahla, smutna, rozvaana i zadumana. Skoro takova, jako Sumava sama. Riled se o at, ze je to jediny panensky kout pig rody u nas. Zeleit hlubokYch lesu i prudkost horskych pottlekti dopinup obraz krajiny. 'sou Lady zachmutene kopee i airoka fidoli se stuhami Vltavy a Blanice, s idylickymi zakoutimi, ktera meet svou podobu v kaldem Ease.

Kdysi tudy vedla Zlata stezka — stredoveka cesta solneho obchodu, po nil zbyl uz jenom Soumarsky most na kouzelnem rameni Tepid Vltavy. Krasu a velebnost Sumavy mete vlak poznat jenom ten, kdo pozorne prochazi krajem, jernui se civilizace jakoby vyhYbala.

Jaka tedy vlastne Sumava je? Vesela nebo smutna? Zadumana nebo divoka? Odpovect si must najit kaidY sam. Kdo navktivi Lenoru, letovisko nedaleko Sountarskeho mostu, nikdy nezapomene na ki g talovy einkot skla a ,lerehkost Ceske foukane krasy. Kdo naopak zabloudi na svych toulkaeb do Vimperka, pozna, le koalle ze Sumavanu chladi v late skoro jako priizratna voda z tertova jezera.

Boubin. Praotec Suma y skych hvozda pomene easy tisiciletych strome a divoke pkirody. Svou nespoutanou divokosti piekvapi Vydra, protekajici zalesnenym jejia ?aerate je zasypano lulovymi balvany,

BOHUMIL HYNEK MIROSLAV VODERA

pochazejicimi z pravekych kamennych A no Staehy? Masten° nedaleko hrani Zde jakoby oitvaly postavitky z Klosterm novych a BassovYch . knih — hudebnici, p domni .obehodnici, cirkusaci kt v minulosti po mnroha pokusech protrmitc se to livotem, odchazeli do sveta. Kdep: dnes. Misto chutlfreh chaloupek to najde moderni hotely, sjezdovky a vleky pro I tare, v lase objevuji sviij raj hottba?i, a hfiby to rostou i v parka na eamesti, kali ma u sebe cedulku, kdy se jeho kloboudi proklubal na svet. A nikoho to nenapadn le patti do vyborne k. uma y ske brambora ky Roston lady vlastne jen tak, pro rado a okrasu.

Kdo je, vyznavatem mItenlive samoty,, n jde sviij kout v okoli Mrtveho luhu..Mrt, luh nese pravem tento 'Azov, protole vi chen divot jakoby odtud odelet. Lidske kr ky mace zapadaji do houpaveho raitelin neho polEtate a jen opravdov.Y znalec ro pozna vlechny rostlinky a zvItiAtni kvetin z nichi nejexotietepi je rosnatka, jedina m soarava rostlina u nas.

Sumava je veak i zaludna. Rano se pt budiS do sluneeneho rana a odpoledne mazes prodirat zavejemi snehu. Na tom n dokfiZe nie zmenit ani skuteEnost, a pit v tomto kraji je nejvetli meteorologickti st nice Churatiov. To vlak at y es neodradi • navalevy tohoto krasneho koutu na3i ten Maji totil pravdu ti, kdo „Tak za brzy na shledanou".

MARIE KNOLLOVA

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Wednesday, November 7, 1979

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

Lodge No. 4, Hallettsville Sunday, Nov. 11 — Lodge meeting and election of officers and delegates, 2 p.m. at Grant Bldg.

SPJST

Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood Friday, Nov. 9 — Social and Board of Trustees meeting Sunday, Nov. 11 — Lodge meeting, 2:30 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 16 — Social Saturday, Nov. 17 — Tri-County CB Club Public Dance Friday, Nov. 23 — Social Saturday, Nov. 24—Wedding anniv, Friday, NOV. 30 — Social — SPJST — Lodge No. 7, Caldwell Sunday, Nov. 11 — Lodges 7, 116, and 120 will meet jointly at the American Legion Hall, Hy. 36, at 2 p.m. All members are urged to attend.

SPJST --

Lodge No. 9, Snook Sunday, Nov. 11 — Annual meeting, 4 p.m., election of officers, etc., plus covered-dish supper at 5:15 p.m.

— SPJST — Lodge No. 13, Dime Box Saturday, Nov. 10 — Telstars Saturday, Nov. 17 — Debonaires Sunday, Nov. 18 — Lodge meeting Thursday, Nov. 22 — O'Neal Bros.

Saturday, Nov. 24 — Jess Demaine SPJST —

Lodge No. 15, Buckholts Wednesday, Nov. 14–Annual lodge meeting, election of officers and delegates, 7:30 p.m.

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

SPJST — Lodge No. 18, Elgin Saturday, Nov. 10 — Gilbert Kautz Saturday, Nov. 17 — Johnny Lyons and The Country Nu-Notes Sunday, Nov. 18 — Battle Dance: Lee Roy Matocha vs. Wence Shimek

Tuesday, Nov. 20 — Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 24 — Litt'l Fishermen SPJST —

Lodge No. 24, Cyclone (Flag Hall) Saturday, Nov. 10 — Moods Sunday, Nov. 11 — Lodge meeting, 1:30 p.m.; lunch following Saturday, Nov. 17 — Jerry Haisler and The Melody Five Saturday_ Nov. 24 — Debonaires (Dress Regulations: Dresses and pantsuits for women — men: no blue jeans.)

SPJST —

Lodge No. 25, Ennis Saturday, Nov. 24 — Country Boys Saturday, Dec. 1 — Flashbacks Monday, Dec. 31 — Jodie Mikula Lodge meetings held every second Wednesday of each month.

(Dress code enforced) SPJST —

Lodge No. 28, East Bernard Sunday, Dec. 2 — Annual meeting, election of officers etc., 2 p.m.

— SPJST — Lodge No. 29, Taylor Sunday, Nov. 11 — Battle Dance: Vrazels vs. Fritz Hodde, 4 to 10 Saturday, Nov. 17 — Innovations Saturday, Nov. 24 — Private — SPJST — Lodge No. 35, Elk Saturday, Nov. 10 — Country Medallion Sunday, Nov. 11 — Lodge meeting, 3 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 17 — Roy Robins and The Availables Saturday, Nov. 24 — Felix and The Country Sensations — SPJST — Lodge No. 38, Hover 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, Nov. 17 — Edwin Gaas and the Top Five — SPJST--Lodge No. 47, Seaton Saturday, Nov. 10 — Lynn Jones' 25th anniv.; m/b Edwin Gaas and The Top Five. Public invited Sunday, Nov. 11 — Battle Dance: Wence Shimek vs. Jerry Haisler, 4 to 10 p.m. hall opens at 3

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

Saturday, Nov. 17 -- Vrazel Polka Band Tuesday, Nov. 20 — Board meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 24 — Der Rhein Steins Tuesday, Nov. 27 — Choral practice 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 1 — Joe Patek Oreh, Saturday, Dec. 8 — Jerry Haisler and The Melody Five (Dress Policy: Ladiesdresses -only: Men — Dress pants only.

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Lodge No. 54, West Saturday_ Nov. 10 — Wedding reception Saturday, Nov. 17 — Wedding reception Friday, Nov. 23 — Wedding re ception SPJST —

Lodge No. 66, Waco (Linden Hall) Saturday_ Nov. 10 — Starlites Saturday, Nov. 17 — Gilbert Kautz Orch.

Sunday, Nov. 18 -- Annual lodge meeting, election of officers, delegates, committees; 1:30 p.m.

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Lodge No. 81, Needville Sunday, Nov. 11 — Lodge meeting, election of officers and dele' gates; 1 p.m.

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Lodge No. 84, Dallas Saturday, Nov. 17 — Dance; Jodie Mikula of Ennis Saturday, Dec. 1 — Dance; Country Boys Polka Band Saturday, Dec. 15 — Dance; Jodie Mikula of Ennis Monday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve dance; m/b Bill Kucera's Czech Mates SPJST

Lodge No. 87, Temple !Friday, Nov. 9 — Annual meeting, 7:30 p.m., election of officers and delegates SPJST —

Lodge No. 88, Houston Saturday, Nov. 10 — Knights of Dixie Friday, Nov. 16 — Telstars Saturday, Nov. 17 — Ray Jurecks.

Wednesday, Nov. 21 — Pre-Thanksgiving Dance; Henry Tannenburger Orch.

Saturday, Nov. 24 — The Vrazels Saturday, Dec. 8 — The Glenn Miller Band (tickets on sale now) Monday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Formal Dance; m/b Nick Navarro Orch.

Social every Thursday night at 8 p m Supper served from 5 to 8 p .m Breakfast Is served at our Friday and Saturday night dances and at all special dances, SPJST —

Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth Thursday, Nov. 8 — Ladies' Circle Saturday, Nov. 10 — St. Thomas Church dance • Sunday, Nov. 11 — Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

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Lodge No. 130 Dallas it Sokol Zizka Saturday Nov. 17 — Bill Kucera's Czech Mates Saturday, Dec. 1 — Jodie Mikula Saturday, Dec. 15 — Harold Strand Monday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Ball; Harold Strand Orchestra (Dress Code: Women — dresses, evening pantsuits Men — coats, leisure suite, shirts inside trousers; no blue jeans,) — SPJST —

Lodge No. 133, San Antonio Sunday, Dec. 16 — Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. at 1505 S. Gevers, St. — SPJST — Lodge No. 142, Houston Saturday, Nov. 10 — YC sponsored turkey dinner, 11:30 a.m. on.

Monday, Nov. 12 — Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.

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Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth Sunday, Nov. 11 — Lodge meeting, 3 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 1 — Dance; Jerry Max Lane MALI NIGHT each Friday, 7:30 p.m.

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Lodge No. 172, Pasadena Sunday, Nov. 11 — Veterans' Day and Lodge 172's 10th Anniversary Celebration — Dinner at 11:30 a.m.; program with fine entertainment at 1 p.m.; and free dance, 5-9 p.m.; m/b City Polka Boys Saturday, Nov. 17 — Julius Tupa Saturday, Dec. 1 — Joe Young Saturday, Dec. 15 -- City Polka Boys Monday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Dance; Joe Young OTCh. Reg. lodge meetin g, 2nd Wednesda y of each month Dances 9 p . m. to 1 km Socials every Thursday, 8 p.m,, ancl Saturday at 2 p . m Lodge location: 911 B. Shaw , Phone 472-9356, — SPJST

Lodge No. 177, Academy Saturday, Nov. 10 — The Country Road + The Journeymen Saturday, Nov. 17 — Bill Walt's Good Timers + The Country Combination Saturday Nov. 24 — The Gentres Saturday, Dec. 1 — Johnny Lyon's Nu-Notes Saturday, Dec. 8 — Blacky and The Country Gentlemen Jody Jay and The Silvertones Second Wednesday each month — youth club meeting, 0:30 p,m,; adult

meeting, 7:30 P.m, Game Night every Tuesday at 7:30 kitchen is open.

(Dress Policy: No hats, no raggy or dirty clothes, no shorts, halter tops, midriffs ot shirt tails out) — SPJST

Lodge No. 178, Longview-Kilgore Wednesday, Nov. 7 — Benefit dance Saturday, Nov. 10 — Cajan Country Saturday, Nov. 17 — Westwinds Family Game Nights every Friday and Sunday, 7 p.m.

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Lodge No. 179, Warrenton Thursday, Nov. 8 — Annual lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.; election of officers, etc. YC meeting, 7 p.m.

— SPJST — Lodge No. 180, Burleson Saturday, Nov. 10 — Blacky and The Country Gentlemen Friday, Nov. 16 — Sid Halms and the Cavaliers Saturday, Nov. 17 — Rhythm Reunion — SPJST — Lodge No. 183, Mid-Cities Sunday, Nov. 18 — Lodge meeting at Arlington Downs Townhouse Clubhouse, on Westview Terrace, off Fielder Rd., 2 p.m.

— SPJST — Lodge No. 187, Round Rock Friday, Nov. 9 -- Debonaires Saturday, Nov. 10 — Private party Monday, Nov. 12 -- Annual meeting, 7:30 p.m.; election of officers, trustees, comm. churn., and delegates SPJST — Lodge No. 188, Centerville Saturday, Nov. 10 — Buckshots Saturday, Nov. 17 — Heart of Texas Road Gang Saturday, Nov. 24 — Charles Ellison Monthly meetings every 3rd Sunday at 7:30 p.m.

SPJST — Lodge No. 189, BryanCollege Station Sunday, Nov. 11 — Annual meeting, 3:30 p.m., election of officers, board of trustees and delegate and alternate delegate Sunday, Dec. 9 — Lodge meeting and C'hristmas party, 3:30 p.m. at KC ballrooin; barbecue dinner, 4:40 p.m.; dance, 6 p.m.

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