Vestnik 1979 11 28

FRATERIIRLIffilo, I/ a family affair

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

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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Tens 76501 VOLUME 67 NUMBER 48 USPS 658480 NOVEMBER 28, 1979

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK Your editor wishes to remind our members and friends of the Diamond Jubilee Celebration of Lodge Jaromir No. 54 in West Sunday, December 2nd at the lodge's premises located on North Davis Street in West, Texas.

A delicious barbecued beef dinner will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; also food to go will be served at that time. A special program will be aired over the KHBR-Hillsboro Radio Station from 1:30 to 2:55 p.m. The 38-member Dallas Czech Concert Orchestra, under the direction of Brother Sid Pokladnik of Dallas will provide the music during the program and afternoon. Texas Representative Dan Kubiak of Rockdale will be the featured speaker. Other speakers will include the Mayor of West, Brother Adolph Muska, and SL President Nick Morris of Temple. The highlight of the program will be honoring all the former Lodge 54 presidents and present president.

In addition to the afternoon's activities, there will also be entertainment by the West Beseda Dancers at 3 p.m., and an auction supervised by Brother John Mynar will be in store for you following the performance by the well-known dancers, under the direction of Sister Maggie Grmela.

The special drawing of prizes will take place sometime in the evening.

The public is, of course, cordially invited to attend.

Surely all of us, middle-aged people and members, remember the gay times and political rallies that used to be held at Lodge No. 54, West in the past!

HOW TRUE! HOW TRUE!!

A secret is what you tell someone else .. not to tell because you can't keep it .. to yourself.

Arthur Orloff Death and Taxes may always be with .. us, but death at least doesn't get any .. worse.

Show me a man with head held high, .. and I'll show you a man who can't .. get used to bifocals.

No matter what happens, there's .. somebody who knew it would.

Lonny Starr You know 75 years is a long time and the founders who established Lodge No. 54, West certainly were building for a foundation for the future 75 years from their date of getting together and founding another lodge in our SPJST Society! Please help us commemorate this event at our home in the FRIENDLY CITY OF WEST! *** Keep in mind the West Sokol Unit meeting at the Dunbar Gym to be held Monday, December 10th. -- More about that next week. Thanksgiving has stolen a day from our work! Get ready to continue hearing Christmas carols for a month! and enjoy turkey and dressing leftovers!

When there's a death in the family, it is often hard to think about practical matters that may have a significant effect on the family's future, but there are important steps the survivors should take. Here is a list.

--Obtain an original copy of the deceased person's last will and also certified copies of the death certificate (the funeral director will probably take care of the latter).

--Notify the insurance agent or the local or home office of the life insurance company with which the deceased person had a policy.

--Search likely places (safety deposit boxes, briefcases, strong boxes, desks, safes) for important papers, such as stocks, bonds, savings account books, and deeds of ownership.

--Notify your lawyer. (However, it is not necessary to hire a lawyer to obtain life insurance benefits).

--Notify companies where the deceased person has unpaid debts or loans, and banks and brokerage houses where the deceased had accounts. Inform his or her employer, business associates, fraternal or other organizations to which the person belonged, and the Veterans Administration for death benefits, if applicable.

--Contact your local Social Security office to determine eligibility for survivor or death benefits. Often the funeral director can apply for the $225 death benefit for you, but these funds are available to surviving spouses directly from Social Security.

vEsTNIK VESTNIK Entered as Second Class Matter January 3rd, 1933, at West. Texas, under the Act of Cong ress of Aueust 24. 1922.

OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SLAVONIC BENEVOLENT ORDER OF flu STATE. OF TEXAS EDITOR — R. J. SEFCIK P.O. SOX SS. WEST, TEXAS 76191 nits. 1204 N. DAVIS STREET Roc: 0117) 826-5989 — Office: 826-3312 PUBLISHERS: CECHOSLOVAK PUB. CO ., WEST. TX Subseriptien:

SUPREME LODGE SPJST 520 N. Main St. — Temple Tx 7601 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 MIHESKA, Secy.-Treas.

Res. 778-3720 JERRY MIKULAS, JR., Financial Secretary — Res: 773-2950 R. B. LESIKAR, Lega/ Adviser P. 0. Box 248 Temple, Texas 76501 Telephone (AC 817) 773-2171 LIBRARY, ARCHIVES, MusEUM Otto Manus, Curator Res: 773- 5294 — Office: 773-1575 DIRECTORS: JOHN A. HURENA, Dist. I Res.: AC 713 968-3937 P.O. Box 308, La Grange 78945 HENRY VITEK, Dist. H AC 512; 859-2549 P.O. Box 67, Granger 96530 CYRILL (SID) POHLADNIH, Dist. HI—AC 214; 741-1874 (Office) Res. 824-8072 2924 Elm St., Dallas 75226 STANLEY BROZ, Did. IV AC 915; 442-3271, Lowake, Tx 78855 LOUIS HANUS, Did. V AC 713; 862-6866 (Res.) 2525 West T. C. Jester Blvd.

Houston 77008 MATT S. VANBA, Dist. Vi AC 512; 578-2687 1009 Northgate, Victoria, Tx 77901 BOB BAYER, Dist. VII AC 512; 393-6960 or 736-4666 Route 2, Box 154A Florosville 78114

PUSLICITION COMMIT TEE DISTRICT III Edward Masenec, Chmn.

Route 9, Box 387 Waco 76705 DISTRICT IV — Angeline Xristinek, V-Chmn, Route 7, Box 834 — Lubbock 79401 DISTRICT I — Melvin H. Skrabanek, Sec. PO Box 270 — Caldwell 77836 DISTRICT II — Ruby L. Bolton 1017 South 23rd, Tem ple 76501 DISTRICT V — Tommy H. Lostak PO Box 194 — Danbury 77534 DISTRICT VI — Sop hie Dybala Star Rt., Box 10A — Ganado, Tx 77962 DISTRICT VII — Emil E. Matuis 303 Gayle — San Antonio, Tx 78223 BY-LAW COMMITTEE JERRY MILAN — Chairman 6208 Lakeside Dr. — Fort Worth 76135 MRS. THELMA HRNC1R, Secretary 10610 Stonewall Blvd.—Cor p us Christi 78410 STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR MRS. DOROTHY MASSEY, PO Box 100, Temple, Tx '76501 -- Res. Phone 773-3101 STATE FIELD MANAGERS SILAS H. SMITH — Po Box 100, Temp le, Tx 76501 -- Phone AC 817; '773-1575 Home Phone 817; 756-3427 GENE McBRIDE — PO Box 100, Temp le, Tx 76501 — Phone AC 817; '773-1575 Home Phone AC 817; 859-5855 DISTRICT SALES REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT I Bennie F. Trcalek -- Route 3 Caldwell. Tx 77836 — Ph: AC 713; 272-8146 DISTRICT II Lad. J. Zatopek — 2605 W. Avenue Z Temp le, Tx 76501 — Ph: AC 817; 778-3067 DISTRICT III DISTRICT IV (Vacant) DISTRICT Mr.. Evelyn Mikeska, 10126 Moorberry Lane Houston, Tx 77080 — Ph: 713; 468-3126 DISTRICT VI Edwin Smaistrla, 305 Birchwood Dr., Victoria, Tx 77901 — Ph: AC 512: 573-76',9 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Tillie Valchar — Route 1, Box 83 dourdanton. TX 78026 — Ph: AC 512; 784-320V DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT 1 Melinda Wilson — P.O. Box 2.

Centerville, TX '75833 Phone: 214 536-2851 DISTRICT II Prank IClinkovsky — 1503 Z. Central Temp le, Tx 76501 — Ph: AC 817: 7734101 DISTRICT III Ed Names — 11012 Omens Drive Dallas. Tx,- 75238 — Ph: AC 214; 270-3170 DISTRICT IV Mrs. Ed. Haider — Route 1.

Rumour. TX 76380 — Ph: Al UT; 8111-3301 DISTRICT V Richard O. Wahlberg — 10506 Marfield Rd..

Houston, Tx 77043 -- Ph: AC 713: 408-2497 DISTRICT VI Mrs. Elsie Brdecka — Route 1. Box 10-S Needville, Tx 77461 — Ph AC 713; '793-4322 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Maxine Pavliska — Route 2, Box 151 Plerearllle—Tx _78114 AC 512. 32,b2aaa Chiolicited materials /Or tsublicatra cannot be returned unless sufficient postage is attached. This includes pictures. The expense of publishing engagement and wedding pictures must be born by the sender.

Changes of address and correspondence concerning delivery of the Vestnik must be sent to the Supreme Lodge, Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501.

Paid subscriptions and advertising mat"Ter should be a3dreeaed to the Vestnik, Wed. Texas 76691.

DEADLINE for material to be accepted for the following issue is THURSDAY.

--Verify all debts and determine cash on hand.

An income tax return must also be field if the deceased person received the minimum taicable income before death.

The surviving spouse can usually file a joint return with the, executor or administrator of the estate, or can file separately.

For more information on planning in this area, write for a free copy of "Planning With Your Beneficiaries," a new booklet about the financial fundamentals of estate planning. The address is: The American Council of Life Insurance Dept. ND, 1850 K Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006.

*** Adult American men are the most frequently insured segment of the population in the country, with 80 percent having some type of life insurance protection. By comparison, 65 percent of adult women and 57 percent of all children have life insurance coverage.

*** When asked to name a profession they would like to pursue, young people age 14 to 25 listed law as the most desirable in a recent survey of young people's attitudes. The least desired vocation was plumbing.

*** The life insurance business registered

substantial gains last year.

Performance in the life insurance business is detailed in the 1979 edition of the "Life Insurance Fact Book" published by the ACLI. Highlights include: The average amount of coverage for insured families in the U.S. increased to $40,800 in 1978, up 8.2 percent over the $37,700 of protection held in 1977, and the largest amount ever.

Americans last year purchased $407 billion of life insurance. Their total coverage reached a record $2,870 billion in force.

Nearly 142 million people in the U.S. or about two out of three - had coverage with legal reserve life insurance companies last year.

Life insurance companies paid over $28.6 billion to policyholders, beneficiaries and annuitants last year, up 8.1 percent from the $26.9 billion a year earlier, and a record high for benefits.

The life insurance business, an important source of capital funds for the nation's economy, supplied over $33 billion in net new money to finance business expansion, an increase of 14.4 percent from a year earlier.

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Wednesday, November 28, 1979

SUPREME LODGE

FROM THE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE Pre-Convention Delegate Information To: An 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

elect only the four 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 haye 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?

See answer below in "Additional Information". 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 b6ok (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.

1) 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(d) states that a lodge losing the required number of members behveen 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?

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 S 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 tome, 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 the answer I will malt 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. *** ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Dear Brothers and Sisters: In the above report, I had stated that as many substitute delegates are elected as the lodge has delegates, not to exceed ten. Not necessarily so. The by-laws do not state how many substitutes are to be elected, except that it limits the number to ten. In recent days and weeks it has come to my attention, and as a result of personal This number will be related verbally to observation, the number of substitutes the delegates by the president of the that a lodge elects is pretty well left up Supreme Lodge shortly after the to the lodge itself. Most certainly, convention is officially convened. lodges should elect ONE substitute so Delegates divide the votes equally among as to determine the substitute with the themselves and the odd vote or votes are highest number of votes in case it cast by the delegate receiving the largest becomes necessary to send an number of votes in the annual meeting. additional delegate or to replace a o) When a substitute delegate delegate who is unable to go to the advances to the position of delegate how convention. In a recent meeting of a local lodge having ten delegates, the is his vacancy as a substitute filled? lodge chose to elect only five substitutes If one of the substitute delegates and this was in order. You can always advances to the position of delegate, the elect additional substitutes if and when lodge may hold an election to replace it becomes necessary. him as substitute, but probably does not Questions keep arising as to who is have to because each lodge elects not eligible to be elected a delegate and more than 10 substitutes and it is who-is-eligible and qualified to vote in unlikely that all 10 would be exhausted. thv annual meeting when the delegates The substitute becoming a delegate are elected.

Article 93 of our by-laws states that: relinquishes his substitute position; if he chooses not to become a delegate, he "Active members are eligible for forfeits both positions. He can't have it election as officers of local lodges, in the both ways. Should it become necessary to district, and as delegates..." An elect additional substitutes between now "active" member is defined in Art. 1 (i) and 60 days before the convention, a as being "...a member who is still lodge could elect them during this paying premiums, dues and assessPeriod. ments, if any."

What about paid-up members?

Article 72 (c) states that: "Members who have their certificates paid up in due course, according to the terms thereof and who wish to remain active members, must pay the local lodge dues and assessments as prescribed by the lodge to which they belong, payable ANNUALLY in advance." This simply means that the member holding a paid-up policy who wishes either to hold office, be elected a delegate, vote in lodge meetings, nominate, and deliberate in lodge meetings, must first pay local lodge dues a year in advance.

Any member attending a lodge meeting and wishing to exercise the rights of an "active member" must have his mortuary premiums AND lodge dues paid and current at the time of the meeting, according to the records of the financial secretary. (Of course, social members are not eligible to vote or hold office, but have the right of deliberation and may serve on a committee, with the permission of the local lodge.) (See Article 73).

This question has arisen: If a lodge is entitled to so many delegates and only that number are eligible, how many substitutes can you elect?

This may best be answered by giving an example. If your lodge is entitled to elect four delegates and there are only four members eligible, you obviously cannot elect any substitutes, because there are no other members eligible and the same rules on eligibility and qualifications apply equally to substitues as well as delegates. In such an instance, the four delegates attending from the lodge would exercise the full voting power allotted to that lodge.

Further, if the four eligible delegates are all willing to serve as delegates, they could be elected on -a voice vote or by a show of hands. Of course, if the membership did not wish to send one of the eligible members as a delegate, they should have the opportunity of not electing him and a secret ballot may be used - however, if all four are willing to serve, the election process can be shortened by a voice vote or show of hands, provided the chair has the permission of a majority of the member in the annual meeting.

Another point to be considered is that in electing officers of the local lodge and in the event a "slate" is presented for all the offices, the proper procedure would be to vote and elect each officer SEPARATELY, except where there is an agreement and consensus to elect the entire slate at one time. Again, the reason for this being that the members must always be given an opportunity to nominate from the floor,

Wednesday, November 28, 1979 Here is an item pertaining to the credential form that the delegates will be bringing to the convention and presenting to the Credentials Committee. This will be the white form, since the local lodge secretary sent the yellow copy to Bro. Mikeska here at the Supreme Lodge shortly after the election. If you know the mileage that you are going to travel to San Antonio from your point of origin, that's well and good; if you don't know or are not sure, you may want to wait and keep track of your mileage one way to San Antonio, then double that and enter that figure on the form when you turn it in to the Credentials Committee. This would then prevent any adjustments in your reimbursement checks handed to you at the convention.

There had been some discussion in some quarters that the rules of eligibility and qualifications for delegates are too stringent and that they may, in fact, be preventing the membership from being equally represented in our conventions. The question has even arisen as to whether there should be any requirements at all on eligibility in electing delegates from a local lodge. It has even been stated that who, besides the members of a lodge, are better qualified to judge the competence, qualifications, and ability of, their representatives/delegates in our conventions? This may have merit.

A case in point: Under Section V, Article 1, of the y .s. Constitution it states that: "Each house shall be the judge of the elections, returns, and qualifications of its „own members..."

This means that both the members of the United States Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives are the sole judges of the qualifications of timtir own members. It might be to the best interest of all concerned (possible by-law wording) that "The qualifications and eligibility of, any member to hold any office or position in the local lodge is determined by the members of that local lodge, piovided that such qualifications and eligibility are not more stringent than .those imposed by, and do not conflict with the Society's by-laws." Such a provision in our by-laws might then afford wider opportunity in the selection-election process and preclude the necessity for differentiating between classes of members and make eligible all those owning an SPJST life insurance certificate, whether paid-up, premiumpaying, or otherwise, but would, of course, exclude social members. I am sure the matter could be effectively argued both ways, but we may have to address this question in the coming,

5 convention. Until then, we have to work within the by-laws that we have in effect.

will have election of officers and delegates plus alternates. Following the meeting we will have a social and fellowship.

Fraternally,

a Nick A. Morris President

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LODGE NO. 54, WEST

Dear Members: This is to remind you once again about the Diamond Jubilee Celebration of Lodge Jaromir No. 54 in West on Sunday, December 2nd at the lodges premises located on North Davis Street in West, Texas, will take place.

A delicious barbecued beef dinner will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., also food to go will be served at that time. A special program will be aired over KHBR-Hillsboro Radio Station from 1:30 to 2:55 p.m. The 38-member Dallas Czech Concert Orchestra, under the direction of Brother Sid Pokladnik of Dallas will provide the music during the program and afternoon. Texas Representative Dan Kubiak of Rockdale will be the featured speaker. Other speakers will include the Mayor of West, Brother Adolph Muska, and SL President Nick Morris of Temple. The highlight of the program will be honoring all the former Lodge 54 presidents and present president.

In addition to the afternoon's activities, there will also be entertainment by the West Beseda Dancers at 3 p.m., and an auction supervised by Brother John Mynar will be in store for you following the performance by the well-known dancers, under the direction of Sister Maggie Grmela.

The special drawing of prizes will take place sometime in the evening.

The public is cordially invited.

Another reminder to Lodge 54 members: There will be an annual meeting of Lodge No. 54 on Sunday, December 9th, beginning at 2 p.m. We

Fraternally, Maxine Sefcik Secretary -SPJST---

LODGE NO. 35, ELK

Dear Members and Friends: The November llth meeting was called to order by President Henry Breitkreutz, Sr. The pledge of allegiance was led by Flag Bearer Sondra Dieterich.

Visitors were Evelyn Bunkowski, Pam Wood, Lillie Middleton, Lillie Matus, Hubby Frazier, Mrs. Dudley King, Mrs. Douglas Dennard, Kathy Kubitza and Karen Kubitza. We welcome you, come back again.

Secretary Albert Banik read the minutes of the October meeting and these were approved.

Treasurer Henry Breitkreutz, Jr. gave his report.

Youth Leader Sister Rosemarie Banik reported the children would have a Christmas program at our December meeting. Sister Rosemarie then asked all members who had birthdays in November to come forward. "Happy Birthday" was sung to Brothers Jason Brown, Albert Banik, Vernon (Bud) Wood, and Cecil Middleton and Sisters Helen Dulock, Inez Zalman, Edna Tepe, Inez Breitkreutz and Florence Frazier.

Committee reports were made by Barbara Pavelka--kitchen, Eugene Pavelka--entertainment, and Gene Edward Pavelka--refreshments. They thanked everyone who helped them.

Only one new member's name, Christopher Scott Farek, was read.

The Sunshine Committee reported that Abe Coker was in the VA Hospital in Temple. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Mann have a new baby girl. Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Pursche have a new baby girl. Mr. and Mrs. Rich Stecher have brought their little girl from Scott and White in Temple; she is doing fine.

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Willie Pavelka on their 60th wedding anniversary and also Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Beralek on their 50th anniversary.

The month of November is time to elect new officers. The Nominating Committee took over. Our officers all stayed the same, the only changes were made as follows: Vice President - Vernon Wood; Reporter - Peggy Dieterich; Guide Rosie Wood; Flag Bearer - Ronald

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6 Steinke; Historian - Inez Zalman and Floor Chairman - Albert Banik.

Trustees are: Ernest Banik, Ruby Pavelka, Joe Tepe and Rosie Wood.

Building Chairman is Rudolph Vicha.

Our delegates for the SPJST Convention are: Henry Breitkreutz, Sr., Albert Banik, Vernon Wood, Jr., Rosemarie Banik and Rosie Wood.

Alternates are: R.P. Zalman, Ruby Pavelka and Inez ZaIman.

Door prize winners were: Youth - Lisa Bordovsky and Adult - Billy Kubitza.

A delicious fried chicken dinner was served to about 115 people.

Our next meeting will be December 9th at 3 p.m.

Fraternally, Dorothy Banik Reporter -SPJSTLODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE

Dear Members: I just wish to thank all the members of Lodge No. 24, Cyclone for electing me as your financial secretary for another year and to thank Brother Jerry Mikulas, Jr. of the Supreme Lodge for all the help he has given me. It is a pleasure to serve the members of this lodge and I am looking forward to another prosperous year.

If any member has a question concerning the premium on his or her policy, please feel free to call me at any time. If a member has a change of address, please inform me immediately in order to receive your premium refund on time.

New Year's Eve is coming fast. If anyone would like to obtain tickets for the New Year's Eve Dance, please contact Mrs. Doris Svoboda at 985-2402 or Mrs. LeVeda Geistman at 985-2436, or you may also contact us for reservations each Saturday night at the lodge building. The music for New Year's Eve Dance will be by Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five.

Fraternally, Doris Svoboda Financial Secretary -SPJSTLODGE

NO. 154, FORT WORTH

Dear Members and Friends: It feel's like summertime is back again. I understand that we may have a change soon.

We were all saddened by the sudden passing of Brother George Korteff this morning. It was just a week ago that he celebrated his 83rd birthday and was wished many more at the Friendship Club Wednesday and, then Thursday, at

the Ladies' Circle. Brother George was loved by everyone and was always smiling and good to everyone. He will be missed.

May he rest in eternal peace.

We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the family and also to the family of Sister Mary Juran of Lodge No. 92 who passed away suddenly last night, November 19th. May she rest in eternal peace.

Due to the World Gymnastic Games being in Fort Worth December. 2nd through 9th, we will not have a Friday night social December 7th and our lodge meeting on Sunday, December 30.

Remember these changes.

Our Christmas program will be Thursday, December 20th at 7:30 p.m.

Santa will be there.

Jerry Max Lane will play Saturday, December 1st.

Saturday, December 22nd, the young group will sponsor. a dance with The Taste of Country.

New Year's Eve, we will have The Western Sentinels.

We want to wish a speedy recovery to Sister Anna Mason who is back in the hospital.

Receipt of contributions to the Memorial Fund are appreciatively acknowledged by: In memory of Brother Johnnie Skrasek Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Stewart $25 Mrs. Catherine Stewart $25 In memory of Mrs. Trinidad Rangel Jerry and Henrietta Milan and Sons $5 We hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We have so much to be thankful for. So until...Keep Smiling!

Fraternally, Mary Pavey -SPJSTLODGE

NO. 117, ROBSTOWN

Dear Members: A reminder that our annual meeting is scheduled to be held Sunday, December 2 at 6:30 p.m. It will be nein in the home of Secretary Helen Pavelka, located 3 miles north of Robstown on FM 1889. It is at this meeting that officers for 1980 and delegates for the 1980 Convention are elected. Members should come and cast their vote.

After the meeting, we will have our usual social; members are asked to bring something to eat; the hostess will furnish the coffee, etc., to go with all the good food. Visitors are always welcome.

See you December 2nd for sure!

Fraternally, Mrs. Helen Pavelki/ Sec. of Lodge No. 117, Robstown

LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN Dear Members: Our Christmas party has been set for December 9th. The social will begin at 3 p.m. and the eats will begin at around 5 p.m. The meat will be furnished and each family is asked to bring a covered dish and/or dessert to share. A dance will follow the meal.

Come one and all to join in the fun!

Fraternally, Elain Luza Secretary -SPJSTLADIES' FRIENDSHIP CLUB OF FORT WORTH We were saddened today by the death of a wonderful and dear friend, Mr. George Korteff, after a short stay at the Harris Hospital. Services were held at 10 a.m.

Wednesday, November 21st at St. Thomas Catholic Church. His wife, Annie Korteff, was one of the originators of the Ladies' Friendship Club and held every office at one time or other until her death three years ago.

November 7th was Family Night and Thanksgiving Dinner; also, Mr. Korteff s 83rd birthday (November 8th).

His daughter, Doris Barnett and son-in-law, Jimmy Barnett, were there for the special occasion. "Happy Birthday" was sung to him and Mrs. Knoll.

The prayers were led by Rev. Whitfield.

The quilt made by Mrs. Walker was won by Donna Slodovonik.

A wonderful turkey dinner was enjoyed by all with fellowship at its peak.

Our December 5th Christmas party will begin at 10:30 a.m. Those wishing to exchange gifts may do so, the limit will be $2 or over.

Happy Holy Season to everyone!

My Thought For the Day God grant your servant, George, eternal happiness in the mansion you have prepared for him.

Fraternally, Rose Steinman -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 44, INDUSTRY

Dear Members: This is to inform everyone that our annual ;Reefing will be held in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Schmid in Industry, Fexas on Sunday, December 9 at 2 p.m.

The election of local lodge officers, and a delegate to the 1980 convention will be held, so plan to attend this meeting.

Fraternally, Miroslav Petrusek Secretary

Wednesday, November 28, 1979

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LODGE NO. 177 ACADEMY members getting ready to board the bus to the football game in Arlington when Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles Rams entertained to an overwhelming audience. Academy members attending were: Juanita Ramms, Mr. and Mrs. Lagrange, Mr. Hicks, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Tomastik, Johnnie Hicks, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hutka and Brady, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Harrison and Mary, Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne Merrideth and Cheryl and Larry, Dorothy Massey and son, Cecil, Ade11 Tyrock and Terry, Mr. and Mrs. Don Vitor, Terry Beck and Debbie, Mr. and Mrs. Rickey Beck, Mr. and Mrs. John Cox, Mr. and Mrs. Waiter Jezek, Mr. and Mrs. Hurst, Bobby and Clifford Tomastik, and Betty Wiesner of Lodge No. 48, Beyersvllle.

Dorothy Massey and Dwayne Merrideth are decorating the bus and getting ready for take-off to the game in Dallas. (Photos submitted by Sister Pat Tonzastik--Ed.) LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY President Bill Hutka opened the lodge meeting promptly at 7:30 p.m.

The president then asked if there were any sick or departed members. It was brought to our attention that Mr. Melvin Duchman is in Scott and White

Hospital; he had knee surgery. Here is hoping Melvin is doing fine and home again. Sister Dorothy Massey stated that Mr. Silas Smith is in Hillcrest Hospital in Waco. The members of Lodge No. 177 send their best wishes for a fast and speedy recovery.

President Hutka welcomed the new

members who were present: Mr. and Mrs. John Cox, John Chavoustie and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hillard; also, Mr. Jack Justice was present. We were glad to have all of you members present and be sure to come back. We hope each of you felt welcome at our lodge. Please come back!

All officers were present at the meeting.

The minutes were read by Secretary Dorothy Lisenbe. The minutes were approved by the members.

All committee chairmen gave very good reports. President Hutka asked if there were any questions and, if so, direct them to the chairman. No questions were asked.

President Hutka stated that the paving of the parking lot has been paid in full.

He also stated we are doing great, financially.

Bettye Hawk, the youth leader, gave a very, very good report. The youth club is growing by leaps and bounds. She had eight new members: Tammy Bates, Billy Bates, Bryan Justice, April Justice, Denna Limbo, Lisa Limbo, Anne Cox and James Cox. She was so excited, as well as everyone else, about the new members. Bettye also mentioned that the youth will be selling tickets on some electronic games. There were several members who attended the District II skating party in Temple.

Let's all of us get behind the youth club and youth leaders, Bettye and Curtis Hawk, and give them our support. If you have any children, get them in the club; their meetings are held every second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

The Board of Trustees' meeting was held November 7th. They discussed several items. One of them is the Randy Moore Benefit event which will be held December 9th with,three bands playing: The East Bell County Brass Band, The Horizons of Cameron and The Gentres.

Make plans to come out and support this benefit. The trustees discussed various other items. All trustees were present.

Libbie Bartek, chairman of the Flowers and Resolutions Committee, stated that she had sent cards to those on the sick list. Libbie is doing a fine job.

New members and one transfer are: Aubrey G. Peppins, William James Meyer, Lloyd Hendrick, Jr., Terrell Don Beck, Vickie Lynn Simek, Pattie Silvers, Karen Jean Cloyd, Wanda Lee Shepperd, Ann Cox, Louise Cox, John Allen Cox, Bethany Bens Kraftchick, Beverly J. Lasher, Beverly Sue Hutchings, John Joseph Chavaustie, Fred Barney Wiener and Clifford Dale Jones. We, the members of Lodge No. 177, extend a big welcome. Please become active because you have a voice and opinion in this lodge, so please

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Delegates to the 1980 Convention are: Bill Hutka, Jerry Tomastik, and Dorothy Massey.

Alternates are: Frankie Hutka and Bettye Hawk.

We are proud of our delegates and alternates who will represent Lodge No. 177 very well at the convention.

A committee was appointed to check into the horse races in Louisiana sometimes in December. Mr. Dwayne Merrideth is chairman of the committee.

A committee was appointed for our Christmas party. They are Louise Cox, Dwayne Merrideth and Juanita Ramm.

On the Christmas Decorations Committee are: Carol Merrideth, Frankie Hutka and Susan Beck. When the committee buys the new decorations, all members, who can, will meet and help decorate the lodge. This can be a fun thing, so be ready when the committee asks you to help.

The New Year's Eve tickets will go on sale December 1st at the lodge. The tickets are the same as last year: $7.50 each. We are only selling 725 tickets so that everyone can have a place to sit, be comfortable and have a good time.

The meeting adjourned with a happy hour following.

Fraternally, Pat Tomastik Reporter -SPJST-

S.PJ.S.T. REST HOME NO. 1 500 East Lake Drive, Box 850 Taylor, Texas 76574 AC 512 352-6337 November 13, 1979 Dear SPJST Members and Friends: Enclosed is a list of donations to the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 1, in Taylor, Texas from January 1, 1979 to November 13, 1979.

Chapter No. I Houston of the Slavonic Mutual Fire Insurance - $100.00 donation In memory of Mrs. Bessie Duyka Bennie and Lillie Jarma $3.00 In memory of Adolph Miculka Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Naquin $5.00 In memory of Alice Drenseck Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Naquin $5.00 In memory of Willie Leshikar, Sr. Norma and Charles Elbert Mrs. Nell K. Wilson Jesse W. Koneschik Robert J. and Laura Koneschik Wilkins and Evelyn Koneschik $15.00 In memory of Mrs. Dillie Layman Bennie and Lillie Jarma $3.00

In memory of Edna Worrell Board of Directors - S.P.J.S.T. Rest Homes Inc. $15.00 In memory of Mrs. Mary Valak $10.00 S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. I In memory of Annie Beralek Officers and Members of SPJST Lodge No. 84 $15.00 In memory of Mrs. Julia Ruzicka Mrs. Annie Troubil $5.00 In memory of Charlie P. Lehman Lodge Komensky No. 20 SPJST, Granger $12.00 In memory of C.J. Urban The Louis Pelzel, Jr. Family $7.00 In memory of Joe A. Vrla Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kudrna Mr. and Mrs. Eric Moucka Mrs. Hattie Moucka $6.00 In memory of James Schniers SPJST Lodge No. 160 $10.00 In memory of Mrs. Mary Novy Mr. and Mrs. Eric Moucka $5.00 In memory of Raymond Machu SPJST Lodge No. 20 $12.00 In memory of Rosielee Vicha Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Beralek $10.00 In memory of Alvin Nesuda Bennie and Lillie Jarma $ 5.00 SPJST Lodge No. 35, Elk $25.00 Officers and Members Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood $10.00 $10.00 Mr. and Mrs. L.J. Zatopek Mrs. Evelyn Mikeska $5.00 In memory of Magdalena Lisy Lodge Veseli No. 14 SPJST $10.00 In memory of Victor Krizan The Louis Pelzel, Jr. Family $5.00 In memory of Mary Helen Kolenovsky Officers and members SPJST Lodge No. 84, Dallas $15.00 In memory of Mary Culp Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Keese $10.00 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Bullion $25.00 Employees of the First-Taylor National Bank listed below: $27.75 Sharon Pyle Vesta Ryan Darla Lloyd Betty Harbers Marilyn Urbanek Emil Krieg Mary Hoermann David Schmidt Doris Schwettman Sylvia Slagle Peggy Janak Shirley Cumings Theresa Eulenfeld Alice Schernik Gwen Cook Shirley Janke Joy Ash Lois Lenz Ray Ponton Larry Cervenka Ruth Kennedy Judy Kaase Cindy Krieg Tony Michalik Gladys Brister Carolyn Meiske Stanley Keese Carl Wernecke Richard Kautz Larry Rollie Edith Kurtin 1 in(ta Schaefer Mary Baldwin

In memory of Charlie W. Sanders Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Sanders Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Geyer Mr. and Mrs. Edwin J. Janota

Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Trammell Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Sanders Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Moeller $50.00 In memory of Victor Krizan Lodge No. 160, SPJST $10.00 In memory of Lydia Leasure Sid and Justine Pokladnik $15.00 In memory of Mrs. Antonle Marie Cechan Sid and Justine Pokladnik $15.00 In memory of Mrs. Adolf (Frances) Walla Mrs. Frank Konakovsky $5.00 Mrs. Della Thiel In memory of Frances Houzvlcka $5.00 Mrs. Annie Troubil SPJST Lodge No. 130 $7.50 In memory of Lucille Houzvicka $7.50 SPJST Lodge No. 130 In memory of Frances Strouhal $5.00 Mrs. Annie Troubil In memory of John Lee Horak Lodge Veseli No. 14, SPJST $10.00 In memory of all the departed sisters of the Circle of Czech Women, Dallas Mrs. Frank Konakovsky $5.00 In memory of Victor Krizan Mrs. Victor Krizan and children $25.00 In memory of Frank R. Voiney Lodge Komensky No. 20, SPJST $12.00 In memory of Frank B. Vria Libbie Janousek Marie Svehlak Lewis and Georgia Janousek Otto and Annie Janousek Wilma Mach Emil and Marie Janousek Richard and Ella Schwarz $40.00 Walter and Mary Janousek Bennie and Lillie Jarma $5.00 In memory of Edward G. Kocich Lodge No. 160, SPJST $10.00 In memory of Alvin Nesuda SPJST District III Youth Club $100.00 In memory of Rosa Teichelman Ella Yeager $10.00 Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Cuba, Sr. donated quilt scraps.

Lodge No. 74, SPJST made a donation of $50.00.

Ben Braun donated his time to erect the purple martin birdhouse.

Melvin Volek donated his time to clean up a fallen dead tree and limbs around the grounds and haul them off.

Mr. Sid Pokladnik, Dallas, donated sausage for the Rest Home residents' meal.

Mrs. Albert F. Richter donated a flower arrangement.

Mr. and Mrs. Alex Klattenhoff donated 20 church hymnals to the Rest Home.

Mrs. Pat Helbert donated magazines to the residents.

Pastor and Mrs. F. T. Sager donated 3 hymnals to the Rest Home.

Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Schwenker donated 5 hymnals to the Rest Home.

Wednesday, November 28, 1979 Lodge No. 79, SPJST made a donation of $50.00.

Slavonic Mutual Fire Insurance Association made a donation of $100.00.

The family of Frances Strouhal donated a 6-month subscription of the Hlasatel to the residents of the Rest Home.

The Tenth St. United Methodist Church Circle No. 1 donated game prizes.

Lodge No. 32 SPJST made a donation of 525.00.

Louis Kubala donated his time and services to come and tune the piano.

Mrs. W.W. Steinke donated some women's clothing to the residents.

Mrs. Neil McAlphine brought magazines and large pieces of material.

Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Janak donated a weed sprayer.

Snook SPJST Lodge No. 9 Youth Club made a $3.00 donation.

Frank J. Marek made a $25.00 donation.

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LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON

Friday the 15th, as usual, was a Country-Western dance with music by the Telstars. Saturday the 16th dance was very well-attended with music by the Ray Jurecka orchestra. The Hosting Committee, for the first time, were all sisters while their dear spouses went out of town to pursue their pleasure. Georgie Barcak was in charge of the evening and also attended to the box office. Margaret Allbritton with Pat Neskorik seated the guests and Edna Wehring greeted the arriving guests. The four sisters on the job looked like a lovely bouquet of flowers. My bat is off to you for a job well done. I hope Gene Barcak with Bill Neskorik bagged at least one dear, I mean deer! Bob Allbritton went after quails; how lucky he was, I have not heard. Anyway I am sure they had fun.

Willie Wehring stayed at home; didn't even venture to the lodge.

Sunday, November 18th held a special occasion at Lodge No. 88 for a lovely couple celebrating their golden wedding anniversary. Brother Joe and Sister Ann Elzner were honored by their three grandchildren. Beautiful and lovely granddaughter Jode (pretty soon she also will pledge her wedding vows) and grandsons John and Jeff, both tall and handsome. All three were in the receiving line with their proud grandparents, Joe with a carnation in his coat lapel and Ann in a long luscious pink gown; both with a happy smile greeted the guests.

Joe is one of ten brothers and four sisters (a very close family of fourteen children).

The delicious and beautifully-decorated

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wedding cake (a work of art) was created

by Peggy Tepera, the niece of Joe. Peggy has a catering service in Corpus Christi, Tx. The three-tiered cake had a bride and groom on top and was surrounded with miniature heart-shaped cakes. The groom's cake was decorated with a case of coke bottles to remind Joe of his forty years with the Coca Cola Co. This cake was given to Joe and Ann as a wedding gift by Peggy. Refreshments were served all through the evening and, from 4 to 9, a delicious dinner was served and catered

by Willie Wehring. For five hours the guests enjoyed the music of Ray Jurecka which added much to this special event.

Out-of-town family members attending the celebration were: nephew Lincoln Elzner all the way from Oregon, Brothers Pete with Tom and his wife, May, of Taft, Tx., Brother Jerry and Annie Spencer, sister-in-law, Della, and niece, Peggy Tepera, and family all from Corpus Christi, Tx., niece Eilene and family of San Antonio, Tx., niece Linda Zaludek and family of Austin, Tx., niece Mary Hughes and family and Ben Elzner, nephew with family, all of Kaufman, Tx. A picture was taken with 67 family members with Joe and Ann in the center.

Our best wishes for many more years and to enjoy them as you have in the past.

That goes for two loyal members of Lodge No. 88.

Our Lodge No. 88 is taking on the holiday season look. The Entertainment Committee worked hard and long to put the lovely wreaths and garlands up in the Chandelier Ballroom, and the Blue Room also is decorated as well as the rest of our home. Frances Crossman, chairman of the Decorating Committee, worked on assembling the wreaths which are most beautiful and I was told they are not quite finished with decorating. Come out and see! Do you have your reservations for December 8th? That is when Glenn Miller will entertain and, as we all know, his music is great. The New Year's dance and the Blue Room Christmas Party December 16th on a Sunday is always a very nice affair. Take your calendar and mark all these special dates; we will be looking for you. In my last letter I mentioned that the chandelier in the Ballroom needs cleaning; behold, the good member did not waste any time and our Chrystal Chandelier sparkles like diamonds and the thanks go to our board member Royal Warnasch; it sure made a difference. This is all for today; see you next week.

TAKE PRIDE, WE DO IN DISTRICT V! Fraternally, Frances Olexa

LODGE NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE Dear Members: Our lodge met Sunday, November 9th at the Grant Building with President Frank Zabransky calling the meeting to order followed by the pledge led by the youth club.

Corresponding Secretary Erwin Holy read the October meeting minutes and they were approved. Correspondence followed.

It was voted by the members to have the December 9th meeting beginning at 2 p.m. as usual with the youth club having a Christmas program and Santa's visit following the meeting.

Treasurer Gaye Galetka gave her report.

Election of officers was held with the following members elected: President Frank Zabransky, Vice President Linda Mikush, Corresponding Secretary Erwin Holy, Financial Secretary Hilmer Galetka, Treasurer Helen Zabransky, Youth Leader Erwin Holy, Reporter Patsy Zabransky and Flag Bearer Marlyn Sevcik.

Next the election of delegates was held with Hilmer and Gaye Galetka, Erwin and Evelyn Holy and Victoria Zak elected to go to the 1980 convention.

Alternate delegates are Frank Zabransky, Linda Mikush, Patsy Zabransky, Helen Zabransky and . Annie Zabransky.

The Ballot Committee was composed of Chas. Holy, Ida Neubauer and Elsie Mascheck.

Refreshments and lunch were served.

Prize winners were: Adult--Hilmer Galetka, Youth--Melissa Holy, November birthdays--Janelle Chudej (cake) and Albert Kahanek, December birthdays-Chris Chudej (cake) and Victoria Zak. Don't forget the change for our next meeting: It will be held Sunday, December 9th at the Grant Bldg., beginning at 2 p.m., following the meeting. The youth club will present a Christmas program and then Santa's visit. Lunch will be served as usual.

Make plans to attend.

Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky Reporter -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 133, SAN ANTONIO Dear Members and Friends: The regular monthly meeting of Lodge No. 133 was held November 18 at the hall, located at 1505 S. Gevers St. The meeting was opened with the membership reciting the pledge of allegiance.

The attendance was very good and we

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hope that it continues getting better. It seems that the members are beginning to get the convention fever which we are very happy about; also, a great interest is being shown by the members in this project. The questions that are asked at the meetings verify this. We still have many more members who should come to the meetings, to enjoy the fraternalism that we enjoy so much in our lodge.

We wish to remind all members to come to the next meeting which will be held the 16th of December; we will have our annual Christmas party. There will be special Christmas packages for the youngsters, so bring your children because they will enjoy it and so will you.

Congratulations are in order for Brother and Sister James Kostelnik on their 57th wedding anniversary and to Brother and Sister Frank Mazac on their 48th wedding anniversary. We all wish them many more years of happiness together and the best of health in the coming years. These two couples have always been very active in the lodge, and they deserve a lot of credit for the fine fraternalism that today exists in our lodge. May the good Lord see fit to keep them among us for many long years.

We want to encourage all our lodge members to read the Vestnik, there has been a lot of information regarding the convention. This information is real good; it will familiarize you with the various functions of our organization, especially the workings of the coming convention. The minutes that are submitted by the Supreme Lodge in regards to the quarterly meetings are very informative. Each member should read them carefully and study them; also, the report from the SL President's Office, it is very interesting and constructive.

Don't forget the next meeting December 16th, at 1505 S. Gevers St., San Antonio.

For information call D.F. Netek 532-3916.

Fraternally, D.F. Netek Reporter -SPJST째

LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Members: The SPJST Lodge No. 66 held their meeting Sunday, November 18th, which was conducted by President Henry West.

The flags were presented by Flag Bearers Larry Brem and James Yates.

The pledge of allegiance and motto were recited by members present.

Visitor was Sister Norma Andel, a

Home of Brother Frank Paprskar, where September 4, 1910 Lodge Svaz Cechoslovanii No. 92, Fort Worth was initiated into the SPJST Society of Texas. The house still stands, 69 years later; no one lives in it, however, it is still the property of the Paprskar family. (Information and picture sent by Br. Joseph BeCan--Editor.). secretary at the Supreme Lodge Home Office, and a member of Lodge No. 24, Cyclone. It was a pleasure to have Sister Andel to visit us and we hope you will come back again.

In roll call of officers, it was revealed that all officers were present.

Sister Pruitt read the October minutes which were approved as read.

In correspondence Sister Engelke read a letter from Lodge No. 133, San Antonio about the 1980 XXIIIrd Convention brochure, listing sizes and prices for advertising. It was voted that Lodge No. 66 purchase a one-page ad for $100.

Brother Ed Mazanec had Brother George Pauling read the Board of Trustees' minutes of their Monday night, November 12th meeting. The Board voted to donate $50 to Sister Marie Erlanson, a member who has been ill.

They also voted to change their meeting date to the first Wednesday night of the month, instead of Monday night; also, to start the Saturday night dances at 8 p.m. to 12 p.m. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m.

Sister Sue Pauling reported the 1980 dance schedules are being printed; also, the dance tickets for New Year's Eve may be purchased at the lodge in advance at $5 per person, or at the door on New Year's Eve at $6 per person.

The menu for the Christmass` party has been planned. The ladies are to bring a salad and dessert. The committee will decorate the hall Thursday, November

29th at 7 p.m.

The Christmas party will be Saturday, December 15th, with Santa stopping by to see the children. The Christmas members' dance will be Saturday, December 22nd. Watch the Vestnik for more details.

Sister Libbie Parma gave the youth club report. For their charitable projects, the club will donate to: Christmas Seals, Salvation Army Shoe Fund, the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. I in Taylor and Meals on Wheels. They are collecting canned non-perishable items; , also, cash donations to prepare baskets.

The club will go caroling to the Bellmead Rest Home again this year. The club will prepare the Christmas stockings for Santa.

The lodge voted to give the club $100 to purchase items for the bags; also, they voted $200 to the Cheer Committee who prepare baskets for the shut-in and elderly members.

It was voted to not have a lodge meeting in December due to other activities.

New members accepted in November are: Alfred Leo Husak, James Ray Barak, Jr., Sharon Kay and James Ray Barak, Sr. (additional insurance), Jennifer Rebecca Mann, James B. Mann, Rex David Mann, Bobbie Joe Mann, Alisha Diane Rorie, Todd Darwin Rorie, Robert L. Ireland, Mickey E. Bibb and Amy Michelle Bullock.

Transferred into our lodge was Rose L. Mohler of Lodge No. 47. Welcome to

Wednesday, November 28, 1979 Lodge No. 66!

Health Committee Report: Sister Agnes Mazanec reported that she had sent sympathy cards to the Ed Traywick family on the loss of her father; the Bill Korenek family; and get-well card to Brother Silas Smith in Hillcrest Hospital following a heart attack.

Sister Jeanette Smith reported that Brother Silas is doing great and will get to go home soon. Brother Silas, we wish you a speedy recovery and that you will be "up-and at-urn" soon.

We were very happy to have Sister Agnes Mazanec at the meeting Sunday after a recent illness spent in a Dallas hospital.

We all send special get-well wishes to Randall Sanders who is in Houston taking some more treatments. We hope he will be home soon.

We, at Lodge No. 66, extend our sympathy to Sister Agnes Mazanec on the loss of her brother and to Brother and Sister Bertice Barnett on the loss of their son. Our sympathy to the family and may he rest in peace.

Congratulations to Brother Frank and Sister Philomena Miller on their 50th wedding anniversary, which they celebrated Saturday, November 17th.

Congratulations also to Brother Otis and Sister Emma Ceska on their 40th wedding anniversary celebrated November 11th.

We are glad to hear that Brother George Pauling's mother is improving.

Good luck to her!

Sister Bonnie Pruitt said, since the trustees gave $50 to Sister Marie Erlanson, it would be nice for the lodge to match the donation. It was voted to donate $50 to Sister Marie Erlanson.

In election of officers for 1980, Brother Ed Mazanec made a motion we vote in the same officers for one more term who worked hard to make improvements at the hall to help pay of the debt since they deserve the honor of getting it paid. The motion carried.

The 1980 officers are: President Henry West, Vice President Daniel Nors, Recording Secretary Bonnie Pruitt, Treasurer Robert Pavelka, Financial Secretary Darlene Engelke, Youth Leader Libbie Parma, English Reporter Annie Hanus, Czech Reporter Otto Hanus, Flag Bearers Larry Brem and James Yates and Guide George Pauling.

Board of Trustees: Frank Miller, Emil Hanus, Frank Parma, Ray Orsag, George Trefny, Ed Mazanec, Darlene Engelke.

Entertainment Committee: Libbie Parma, Leona Nors, Ruby Orsag, Annie Hanus, Mary Alice Langlotz, Irene Mueller, George Shilling, Ira Niswanger and Frank Kofnovec.

Welfare Committee: Agnes Mazanec, Julienne Hensel, Libbie Parma, Philomena Miller and Polly Gaidusek.

Grievance Committee: Silas Smith, Eugene Gerlich, Weldon Galler, Leon Hensel, Bennie Engelke.

Resolution Committee: Otto Hanus, Matilda Hanus, Darlene Engelke.

Auditing Committee: Ed Mazanec, Leon Hensel, Eugene Gerlich.

Parliamentarian: Eugene Gerlich and George Trefney, alternate.

Health Committee: Ed and Agnes Mazanec, Johnnie and Polly Gaidusek.

Rules and Regulations Committee: Ed Mazanec, Tim Urbanek, Johnnie Gaidusek, Ray Orsag and Eugene Gerlich.

Delegates for 1980 Convention Frank Miller, Emil Hanus, Daniel Nors, Bonnie Pruitt, Frank Parma, Bennie Engelke, George Trefney, Darlene Engelke, Otto Hanus, Batt Vernetti and Henry West.

Alternates: Ed Mazanec, Frank Kofnovec and Jeanette Smith.

Door prize winner was Barbara Stanislay.

Members celebrating birthdays in November and December are: Sharon Herring, Daniel Nors, Bonnie Pruitt, Henry West, James Locke, George Trefny, Irene Mueller, Mary Simecek, Mary Alice Langlotz, Frank Nors, Jeanette Smith, Linda Derrick, Donna Stanislav, Raymond Weinberger, and Georgia Pavlicek. Happy birthday to each of you. The cake was brought by Larry Brem.

There will be no meeting in December.

The January meeting will be Sunday, January 20th, 1980.

The members' Christmas party will be Saturday, December 15th.

Lodge members' Christmas Dance on Saturday, December 22nd.

For the lodge's Christmas party, the lodge will serve meat and trimmings and the ladies are to bring a salad and a dessert.

We hope everyone had a blessed and happy Thanksgiving.

The happiest holidays to each of you!

Fraternally, Annie Hanus English Repoi er -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON HIGHLIGHTS OF NOVEMBER MEETING President Jerome Ermis, presiding at our monthly meeting which was held November 12th, announced that there had been five deaths. The members

11 stood in silent tribute to deceased Sister Vlasta Kotrla, Brothers Nathan Chron, General Leon Jones, Edward L. Pavelka, and Benjamin A. Student.

New members to be initiated by President Ermis were brought forward by Sisters Mary Tilich and Florena Taake.

Vice President Tillie Helmcamp welcomed them and gave a brief history of the SPJST. Youth Leader Mary Frances Wahlberg announced that the Christmas program would be on December 17th and invited all to attend.

Brother Willie Wehring informed the members of the Blue Room Party on December 16th. Wilbert Grohmann and his orchestra will be playing.

All committees had good reports. Sister Pearl Hanka reported for the Birthday Club and invited the members to their activities.

Choral Club President Evelyn Vornsand reported that their group has been very busy with performances in Schulenburg and Pasadena. She thanked Sister Frances Olexa for her work on their costumes. The Choral Club is going to the Needville S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home December 15th.

Concert Orchestra Director Rudy Dybala read a letter from Mayor McConn thanking the orchestra for their splendid performance at a recent conference. Brother Dybala stated that Orchestra President Raymond Zapletal was moving to Ennis. He and his wife, Patricia, will be missed by everyone.

District President Norval Crossman spoke of plans by the district officers to raise money for the district. In his report District V Director Louis Hanus commented on our good Rest Home in Needville. Lodge 88 members, who are now in Needville, are Sisters Ida Hanka and Anna Kilnar, Brother Frank and Sister Mary Faltisek.

District Sales Representative Evelyn Mikeska announced the top sales people for the month. Brother Joe Skrabanek was first, Sister Della Kadlecek was secoi.d, and Sister Lillie Mae Peter was third.

Rules and Regulations Committee Chairman Larry Pflughaupt, assisted by Sister Lillian Finn, read the recommendations for changes to be voted on at the Annual Meeting.

Brother Joe Zucha presented some very attractive candlesticks which he had made to Sister Frances Olexa, who was honored on her birthday last month, and to youth members Margie Barcak and Terry Neskorik, who will be going to Washington, D.C. with the Close-up Program.

Guests present were Brother Victor J. Gerlich of Lodge No. 63, Sweet Home,

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The festivities on and our faithful Mrs. Albina Hilsher.

LODGE NO. 178, LONGVIEW Sunday, November 11th (Veteran's Refreshment donors for the evening were Mary and Frank Tilich in honor of their The November annual meeting was Day), began with an old-fashioned Czech 46th anniversary. called to order at 2 p.m. November 18th dinner, continued with an afternoon program, and ended with a free dance Guide Helen Hegwood announced that by Brother Arthur Wiesner. that evening. A crowd estimated at 600 two couples, Anna and Joe Elmer and Brother Arthur led the assembly in to 700 members and guests enjoyed the Louise and Ed Kadlecek, are celebrating reciting the pledge of allegiance, celebration.

Golden Anniversaries this month. followed by a moment of silence for our We, at Lodge No. 172, sincerely want to Together with Bill and Marie Rezek who departed brothers and sisters. are celebrating their 45th anniversary, Brother James Harris recited the lodge thank the many members and friends of the SPJST who worked so hard to make the three couples have served 292 years at motto. our lodge. It was announced that cake The minutes of September and October our celebration what it was. Many came early and stayed late and were willing to and coffee would be served in their honor were• read and accepted. help wherever help was needed. Thanks after the meeting.

Sister Marie . Wiesner read the Door prize winners were Sisters Evelyn members a letter pertaining to the SPJST to all the ladies who baked pastries with Antrich and Marceil Malak, Brother XXIIIrd. Convention to be held June 8 a special thanks for all the delicious Franklin Bravenec. through 12, 1980 in San Antonio. Our kolaches. Thanks to all who contributed lodge is allowed to send two delegates items to the country store. And a big Fraternally and elect two alternates. Brother Arthur THANK YOU to Brother Dan Berry who Viola Cox Wiesner and his wife, Marie, will be our organized games to entertain the young Secretary delegates, and Brother James Harris and children. And, of course, our deepest thanks to every single person who came wife, Loma, will be the alternates.

--SPJSTPresident Val Steele was unable to to our fair. We hope you enjoyed it!

The program began with the attend this meeting because she was very LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY presentation of colors by the Disabled ill. We all wish her a speedy recovery.

Officers and committee chairmen gave American Veterans of Chapter 194. This Dear Members and Friends: was followed by the National Anthem their reports.

We had the American Sunrise Band to Sister Marie Wiesner read the names of and the Czech Anthem which were entertain us Saturday night. Everyone the new policyholders. We had one new beautifully rendered by Sister Helen really enjoyed listening and dancing to applicant and two transfers. Brother Hegwood. Anyone who ever lost a loved the music.

Hugo Kocian made a motion that they be one in war must surely have been We have the television that the youth accepted as new members into our lodge touched by this special Veteran's Day club is selling tickets for on display. It is and Brother James Harris seconded it. observance. going to be a fine Christmas present for Under unfinished business, Sister Next, Lodge No. 172 president, Brother some lucky person. The tickets are Marie Wiesner, chairman for the Victor Peter introduced Mayor Jim Clark selling for $1 each. The winner does not Christmas party, discussed provisions of Pasadena who proclaimed the day, have to be present to win. The TV is a made so far; the date set is for Thursday, NOVEMBER 11th, 1979 SPJST DAY, 19-inch Panasonic portable color set. If December 13th at 7 p.m. The lodge will and Brother Jerome Ermis, president of you are interested in buying or selling furnish the meat, coffee, tea and Lodge No. 88, expressed congratulations some tickets, please contact Elaine members attending are asked to bring a on our 10th Anniversary.

Erwin at 544-7510, Charlene Bennett at covered dish or dessert.

Then with a flurry of color, the singing 544-7708, or Ralph Smith at 544-7044.

Officers for the forthcoming new year and dancing began. First was the Lodge The money collected from the selling of 1980 are as follows: President Arthur No. 88 Choral Club led by Brother Tim tickets will go to the floor fund. The Wiesner, Vice President Val Steele, Kostom. Their performance was lodge is going to replace the floor now Recording Secretary Betty Alvis, followed by the Beseda Dancers of Lodge with a new hardwood floor. Everyone will Treasurer Loma Harris, Financial No. 88's Youth Club. benefit from the new floor, so please help Secretary Marie Wiesner, Youth Leader Brother Peter then introduced Brother us buy some tickets.

Floyd Snider; Guide, Flag Bearer and Bernard Gebala, Vicc President of the We hope everyone had a safe and Sergeant-at-Arms James Harris.

Supreme Lodge, who spoke warmly enjoyable Thanksgiving.

Board of Trustees: James Harris, Betty about Veterans' Day. He was followed by Fraternally, Alvis and Ronnie Goody. several officers and director of District Charlene Bennett Sister Betty Alvis made a motion all V: Director Louis ,Hanus, President. bills be paid. Brother Loye Alvis Brother Norval Crossman, and District -SPJSTseconded it. Motion carried.

Sales Representative Sister Evelyn The meeting was adjourned.

Mikeska who each said a few words.

LODGE NO. 168, JOURDANTON The entertainment continued with the NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS Fraternally, Galveston County Heritage Singers who Leslie Lipe inspired the crowd to sing and dance We will have our regular meeting with them. After some more good --SPJSTSunday, December 2nd at 3 p.m. at numbers from Lodge No. 88's Beseda Evan Barta's home in Pleasanton.

LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA Dancers and Choral Club, the two, This is an important meeting and we OBSERVES 10TH ANNIVERSARY singing groups combined voices for a need a lot of members present.

WITH CZECH FAIR rousing grand finale.

Refreshments will follow the meeting.

Dear Members and Friends: All the Czech music, dance, and Hard work, good food, colorful colorful costumes contributed so much to Fraternally, decorations, Czech costumes, and the festive atmosphere. This was a Mary Ann Barta rousing entertainment made our 10th special treat for Pasadena. We've never Secretary Anniversary Celebration and Czech Fair had so man y Czech costumes before!

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Wednesday, November 28, 1979 The noon hour musicians were Roy Smith's Melody Notes. The music for the free dance was provided by The City Polka Boys.

Thank you all for coming.

Fraternally yours, Vlasta Machann Secretary of Lodge 172 -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON BIRTHDAY CLUB SISTERS

The regular monthly meeting was called to order by Sister Shirley High Wednesday, November 14th at 11:20 a.m.

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

Sister Lillie Spies, treasurer, read a very complete report of all the finances. Sister Spies is doing a great job as treasurer.

We were honored with the presence of two of our sisters who celebrated anniversaries in November. They were Sister Leddie and Brother Steve Kadera who were married 60 years November 11th. Sister Virginia and Brother Leon Hale were married 54 years November 14th. Congratulations to these lovely couples and we wish you many more happy days.

The Birthday Sisters appreciated the club paying for their dinner on Czech Day, Sunday, October 28th. Czech Day was so wonderful and this gesture made it perfect.

Many thanks to all you good sisters who donated to the Birthday Club project.

Thanks, also, to the sisters of the committee. They were Sisters Della Miksch, Della Kadleeek, Alice Bily, Edna Froelich, Rita Alexander, Mary Kogut and Lillian Finn. The donors were Sisters Frances Olexa, Vlasta Moore, Mary Schenburn, Rita Alexander, Birdie Hilsher, Della Miksch, Anna Soukup, Louise Cordes, Josephine Burl., Lillian Finn, Della Kadleeek, Ima Jean Lero, Minnie Pokluda, Alice Bily, Shirley High, Edna Froelich, Mary Kant, Willie Mae Stang, Loeleen Peeples, Tillie Billy, Agnes Lesak, Mary Tilich, Mary Johnson, Willie Mae Stang and Louise Chudej. Thanks, also to Brothers Steve Kelly, Ed Carlock and Royal Warnasch for helping us move the prizes.

We are just real proud of these sisters who volunteered to cook in November.

They were Sisters Bessie Dewer, Mary Kogut, Bessie Vacula and Louise Chudej. The luncheons were real good and we enjoyed the food.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to Sisters.

Alice Bily, Minnie Bravenec, Mary

13 Schenburn, Virginia Hale, Shirley High and Cecelia Kleeka; wishing you many more happy birthdays!

Oh, yes! We wish to thank Sister Rosalee Kostom for the cash donation toward the Czech Day project.

Can you believe that December is next month? First, we have Thanksgiving and what a wonderful opportunity for us all to express our thanks to our maker. We should be thankful every day but it is great to have one day set aside to express our thanks. This is such a wonderful time of the year. Everyone expresses love and affection to their families and friends.

LODGE NO. 161, JOURDANTON Lodge La Parita No. 161, Jourdanton will hold its regular quarterly meeting on Sunday, December 9th, at 11:30 a.m. at Bob Wrangler Restaurant in Pleasanton, Texas.

It will be a very important meeting, since we will be having the election of officers, so pleast let's have a good turnout.

After the meeting we will have a free plate lunch.

See you at the meeting.

Fraternally, Mrs. Joe Juricek, Jr. Vice-President -SPJST-

Once again it is our privilege to invite all the Lodge No. 88 officers and their spouses and all the Board of Trustees of Lodge No. 88 and their spouses and all the husbands of the Birthday Club members to a Christmas Dinner on December 5th at 12 o'clock; this is the first Wednesday in December. We will be looking forward to seeing you at this dinner. Sister Sophie Hampel, chairman of the Telephone Committee, will be contacting you in the near future for your reservation.

The second Wednesday, December 12th will be luncheon, game party, meeting (election of officers) and exchanging of gifts. If you would like to exchange gifts, you must bring a gift of not less than $2.

LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA Dear Members: As I wrote in my last letter, here are the details of our Christmas party for December 7th.

Lodge No. 172 and the San Jacinto Czech Club are having a covered-dish Christmas party at 7 p.m. on Friday, December 7th. Everyone is asked to bring a meat and vegetable or a meat and enough food for you and your guest (s).

Coffee and tea will be furnished.

The music for the dance will be furnished by Roy Smith's "Music Notes," so let us all be sure and attend.

Fraternally, Edna Voldan -SPJST-

Too Much Man Around the House?

LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX

The children are all settled, Each one has made a nest.

These are the years she planned for, Grandchildren, fun and rest.

Dad is sixty-five though--He's staying home each day-And follows her around so, He's always in the way!

Did she ever work so much before?

No time to call her own.

She cannot be alone now, Even talking on the phone!

Then one day she realizes A truth that's crystal clear, She's the luckiest of women because He NEEDS her---and he's HERE --Mary Springfield I hope everyone had a happy Thanksgiving Day. Fraternally, Lillian Finn Reporter

Dear Members and Friends: Twenty-four members of Lodge 13 and one visitor met at the local lodge hall Sunday, November 18 for its annual meeting. President Claude Flippin called the meeting to order at 1 p.m. Sister Patty Tydlacka led us in the pledge to the flag.

The president asked for a moment of silence in tribute to Brother Eugene Bartels, Sr. who passed away November 12 at the age of 59. He was a member of Lodge 13 for four years.

Roll call of officers revealed eleven present and two absent.

October minutes were read and approved. The treasurer gave her report and so did the financial secretary; both reports were accepted as read. Sandra Balcar was accepted as a new member.

Sister Mildred Horak and Sister Magdalene Iselt were elected as delegates to the convention.

Alternates are Sister Olga Nimtz and Sister Mary Kubena.

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14 Officers elected for 1980 are as follows: President - Claude Flippin; Vice President - Albin Horak; Recording Secretary - Olga Nimtz; Treasurer Mildred Horak; Fin. Sec. - Magdalene Iselt; Youth Leader - Nellene Spacek; Reporter Donita Leyva and Flag Bearer - Patty Tydlacka.

Gloria Jatzlau and Barbara Wenzel were elected to serve on the entertainment committee.

Additional trustees are E.N. Spacek, Werner Jatzlau, Arnold John Tydlacka, Frances Greenwood, Mary Kubena, Lee Flippin and Isidore Rozycki.

The president and vice-president appointed a Resolutions Committee, Building Committee and also three auditors.

Door prizes were awarded to Lee Flippin, Albin Horak and Patty Tydlacka.

By motion made, seconded and carried the meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m.

Fraternally, Magdalene Iselt Reporter -SPJST-

LODGE

NO. 28, EAST BERNARD

In our November 4th meeting, after much discussion, the membership agreed to advance the time for the December 2nd meeting to 1 p.m. CST. This will be the time only for the December annual meeting. All other winter meetings will start at 2 p.m. CST. The early starting time is due to the additional election of delegates besides the regular officers' election.

Other business covered in the November meeting was the report on the cost of the District VI meeting of which a copy of same was sent to our co-host lodge. An additional report was given that vandals threw a beer bottle at our building and broke a portion of a plate glass window in store portion of our building. This was believed to have happened Saturday night and was reported to the sheriff and store renter.

All other reports were read and accepted.

In our December meeting, of which again we remind everyone, starts one hour earlier at one (1 p.m. CST.), will cover the annual reports, election of officers and the election of delegates. For the social hour atter the meeting, the ladies are asked to bring some sort of baked goods, if they wish. The lodge will take care of the sandwiches and refreshments.

The November "Kaffee Klatsch" went well The usual fair of sandwiches and baked goods donated by Sisters Luquette and Nezval was added to by different

bake goods and food donated by Sisters Sperlik, Janik, Kortis, Sabrsula, Schank and Urbanec. Sister Kortis won the door prize.

Remember, the December 2nd meeting is our annual meeting and will start an hour earlier than other fall and winter meetings, so please plant to attend.

Fraternally, Joseph D. Nezval President -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 33, BLEIBLERVILLE

attend this meeting because we will have election of officers for the coming year and also we will have an election of delegate and alternate for the 1980 SPJST Convention.

I will also ask that all members attending the meeting to bring some sandwiches, or any type of snacks for lunch after the meeting; the lodge will furnish the refreshments.

Fraternally, Emil Pesek -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Dear Members: The December meeting of Lodge No. 33, Bleiblerville will hold their meeting Sunday, December 9th at 10:30 a.m.

At 12 o'clock, a free chicken stew will be served to Lodge 33 members and their families, Family members who do not have an SPJST Certificate will have to pay $2 for - adults and $1 for children for ages 6 through 12, for all you want to eat.

Bring your bowls and spoons.

The meeting will reconvene at 1:30 p.m. with the election of officers and board members. We will also have to elect our delegates to the 1980 SPJST Convention.

We urge all members to be present.

Fraternally, Lillie Mikeska Secretary -SPJST-

NO. 9, SNOOK Christmas Party

LODGE

The Snook Lodge No. 9 will have their monthly meeting Sunday, December 2 at 4 p.m. with installation of new officers for 1980.

At 5 p.m. a Christmas supper will be furnished by the mother lodge (meat only) and each family is asked to bring a covered-dish vegetable and/or sweet; and at 6 p.m. the youth club will present their Christmas program along with Christmas caroling and a special visit from Santa around 6:30 p.m.

Bring a friend or a neighbor and come out for an afternoon of fun, food and fellowship.

Fraternally, Betty Schoenemann -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 67, SCHULENBURG This is to inform all members of SPJST Lodge No. 67, Schulenburg, that our next meeting will be held Sunday, December 2nd at the American (.egion Hall, beginning at 2 p.m.

Due to being the last meeting for 1979, I wish to invite all the members to try and

Dear Members and Readers: The November meeting was called to order at 1:30 p.m. November 1 1 th by President Edwin Marek.

Members stood to recite the pledge of allegiance and for a moment of silent tribute to our deceased members.

Sister Nelda Marek read the minutes of the last meeting and they were approved.

The Board report was given by LaVerne Cabla and it was also approved.

An increase in salaries was made by a committee for the new officers.

Those elected to the Rules and Regulations Committee were: LeVeda Geitsmann, Ben Zabcik and Johnny Svoboda.

New members accepted are Edwin Malcik, Carroll Hudson, Freddy Veselka, Jason Paul Hernandez, and Timothy Psencik. We welcome you to our lodge and hope all of you will be very active members.

The members decided to make reservations for the New Year's Eve dance; music will be by Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five; tickets will be $5 per person or $10 per couple. Those in charge are LeVeda Geitsmann and Doris Svoboda. For more information contact either one of them.

The officers elected for 1980 are as follows: President, Edwin Marek; Vice President, Daniel Marek; Secretary, Nelda Marek; Treasurer, E.J. Gietsman; Financial Secretary, Doris Svoboda; Youth Leader, LaVerne Cabla; Asst.

YL, Arleen Cabla and Reporter, Bernice Sebek.

Various committee chairmen are: Bar, Dan Hoelscher; Entertainment, E.J. Geitsman; Ticket, L. B. Haisler; Kitchen, Irene Hoelscher and Cleanup, Dan Hoelscher.

The Board of Trustees are: Milton Za y odny, LaVerne Cabla, Eugene Haisler. Johnny Svoboda, Dan Hoelscher, L.B. Haisler and E.J. Geitsman.

After the meeting everyone enjoyed a delicious barbecued supper. We were glad to see all of the members who showed up and who seldom come out and

Wednesday, November 28, 1979 participate so faithfully in the election of officers and enjoy a pleasant evening with everyone.

Remember our Christmas party which will be held Sunday, December 16th at 4 p.m. Everyone is asked to bring a vegetable, a salad and dessert.

Remember also this is for Lodge 24 members and their immediate family only.

Our next meeting will be December 12th. See you then!

Fraternally, Arleen Cabla Reporter -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON

Dear Members: President Henry Linhart called our regular monthly meeting to order at 7:58 p.m. on Monday, November 12th.

Pledge of allegiance was recited by the members and then we all held a moment of silence for our departed lodge Brother Arthur Froehlich.

Sick members for the month were: Frank Muras, Henry Linhart, Leroy Joehlke, Herman Ognoski, Lad Ermis, Cynthia Tanner and Rebecca Boles. We hope all of you are on the road to recovery by the time you see this letter in print.

Door prize drawings went to: We had another special attendance prize drawing for $25 for November. Tommy Bridges, if you had been present, you could have been that much richer. Next month, at our annual meeting in December, this attendance prize goes to $30. Please come out and try your luck, besides you will enjoy our fine fraternalism and brotherhood which we all share. We welcome the company of all our members.

We also have an attendance prize drawing for the presence of one of our youth members at each meeting. Sorry, Duane D. Weikel was absent in November for $11. In December the youth prize goes to $12. You all come!

New member for November is Terry Pozyski which was signed up by sales representative, Brother Sidon Tumis.

Lodge No. 142 members' Christmas party will be held Friday, December 21st at 7:30 p.m. Our fine enthusiastic youth will have a program under the directorship of Sister Henrietta Veselka, youth leader, and her assistant, Eugene Veselka.

The next meeting is our annual meeting to be held Sunday, December 2nd at 1 p.m. We will have election of officers, election of delegates and alternates to the Convention in San Antonio next year,

and also by-law proposed changes. This is a very important meeting. I hope to see all of our fine members attending our meeting and help make the proper changes. Refreshments will be served afterward.

Fraternally, Alice Jochen Secretary -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 189, BRYAN-COLLEGE

STATION Dear Members and Friends: Our November meeting was called to order by President Ernest A. Wentrcek.

After the pledge of allegiance and roll call of officers, we went into our business session. All of the officers were present.

A report was given by Brother Don Helton that our December 9th Christmas party plans were finalized, and that he would appreciate it if all members would call him at 822-0843 and advise him as to how many members and guests of their family plan to attend so he can plan accordingly. Meat and beans will be furnished by the lodge, and the members are asked to bring salads and sweets.

Music will be provided by the Music Masters of Bryan. For further details, please see fhe SPJST calendar.

The election of officers was held for the year of 1980. Elected are as follows: President, David Storm; Vice President, Derek Shultz; Financial Secretary, Charlene Helton; Secretary, Joseph Polasek; Treasurer, John Skrabanek; Reporter, Jerry Vytopil, Sr.; Flag Bearer Sgt. at Arms and Parliamentarian is Don Helton.

Board of Trustees are Don Helton, Jane Shultz, Richard Waiser and Joe Novosad.

Let's give these new officers and board members our total support for the oncoming year.

Due to Veteran's day falling over the weekend, this is being written Monday, November 12, because I didn't have to report to work. As I sit watching the morning news on television, I find it sad that our society is rapidly forgetting our war veterans, especially those who paid the supreme sacrifice. With these thoughts in mind, I picked up my 104 Infantry History book and started flipping the pages trying to recall where we were on this date in 1944.

November 7, 1944 our division was relieved of its duty with the first Canadian Army in its campaign to secure the port of Antwerp through Belgium and Holland. Not knowing where we were going, we found ourselves relieving the First Infantry Division in the vicinity of Achen, Germany during the dark

15 hours of November 9, again not knowing that our objective would be to take the towns of. Stolberg and Eschweiler, Germany. This was attempted on three occasions by units from the First Division, but failed. I will never forget the dead bodies that we stumbled over during our attacks on Stolberg. In many instances, we could only tell, by the boots, if the mutilated bodies were Americans or Germans. We also attacked Stolberg three times before it was secured, with many casualties. The enclosed article appeared in the Stars and Stripes and also in my Division History book. The man with the severed arm was from my platoon. His name is Donald Burch, hailing from Clay City, Kansas.

I appreciate the Vestnik staff putting up with my lengthy letter, and printing my article.

See you at the Christmas party.

Fraternally, Jerry W. Vytopil, Sr. Reporter - Lodge No. 189, Bryan College Station BATTALION AID STATION The attack was a day old. The door opened at Battalion Aid, and two or three walking wounded lurched through and then the man with the arm came in.

He paused at the door, a short little guy with very pale gray eyes. His eyes looked almost colorless now because his face, like the faces of the other wounded, was black with the dirt of Germany.

The guy stood at the door looking around the room and then he walked over to a davenport and sat down. A man next to him lit a cigarette and gave it to him, and he said "Thanks" and smiled.

His right arm had been severed below the elbow and the stump of his arm leaked blood through a tight battle compress.

He sat on the davenport and smoked with his left hand while the medics looked at the other patients. Then they made out a casualty tag for him and a medic said: "What hit you?" He looked up and grinned: "Shrapnel, I guess."

Then he looked down at the stump and added: "Whatever it was, it was big."

As he waited to be evacuated to the clearing station, he yawned and said to nobody in particular: "I sure am sleepy.

I ain't had no sleep for two nights now. I could stretch out right here and sleep a week." But instead, he sat very straight on the davenport so that the bloody bandage on his forearm did not touch the cushioned seat, and he blinked his eyes when the lids drooped from sheer exhaustion. When the time came, he got

16 up and walked out to the ambulance that clothes.

"I didn't even put on a compress," was to take him and others to the rear.

Lt. Ralph Weiber, MAC, of Chicago, Lamar said.

"I will bust you," said Mitschke with a Ill., assistant to the battalion surgeon grin.

"Did you bleed much, Lamar?" had treated the man just after he was hit.

"Well, I thought I did, Doc," he The lieutenant told about it.

"He came over and said: 'Say Doc, answered. "I could hear it sloshing would you mind cutting this off? It's not around inside my coat and it sort of doing me much good anymore.' So I cut scared me for a while."

Scissors snipped away at the clothes on two ligaments that were holding his lower his right shoulder. They cut through his arm and hand and put on the bandage.

One of our medics hid the hand under overcoat, then his field jacket, then his the rug so the others wouldn't see it. The shirt, then his winter underwear. man walked by himself, still under fire, Mitschke laughed. "You've got more back to where we had the ambulance. It clothes than an infantryman," he said.

Lamar pursed his lips. "I just keep was about 500 yards. You saw him come putting 'em on, Doc." in here. He had absolutely no shock. I Finally and delicately the clothing was have never seen a man with more guts.4) So another casualty had passed through parted from the wound. A rifle bullet Battalion Aid. There was a break and the had ripped into the long muscle of the medics poured gin into glasses of upper arm above the bicep and destroyed grapefruit juice and drank. Business at it. Lamar had three wounds - the one in Battalion Aid is always heaviest during his shoulder, a hole in his right forearm and the bridge of his nose shot away. an attack, and this was a big attack.

They wiped his face with cotton and Everybody had been sweating. Gin and juice helped the medics because they daubed tenderly at his nose.

Lamar, his eyes closed, caught some rarely drink it themselves. They usually conversation about his left eye. He said ration it out to the casualties coming in.

The casualties take gin and hot water or calmly: "It's okay, Doc. I know it's gin and juice or straight shots of Scotch, gone." Actually his eye, blinded by depending on their condition. Now blood, was all right.

They gave him plasma. He felt better.

Battalion Aid poured itself a drink and He said: "You know what happened? I almost apologized for it.

A litter-bearer came in and Lt. Weiber got hit and I rolled down into a ditch. I stayed there for a while and then I heard asked: "Where's Lamar?" The litterbearer answered: "Dead, I think." somebody call to me. It was a German.

He spoke good English and he said: Weiber looked at him for a moment and 'Come over to me.' Well, I wasn't so sure said: "Not Lamar. Lord, not Lamar." who he was but I thought he was a The litter-bearer said: "We got in front of our own lines and got pinned down. German. Anyway, it was hot around We finally made it back and some there, and I decided I might as well go infantry guy said: 'A medic just got it over to him. I started toward him. He right behind you.' Lamar was behind shot me."

Lamar lay on the floor for a while longer me. I don't know what happened to while plasma ran down a tube into his him." Lt. Weiber swore and went into left arm.

Then he said: "Wait till my the next room.

The medics were quiet. Their outfit had mother hears about this. It will scare her lost a third of its 30 men. Lamar was the to death." He paused and then his face tenth casualty - the second in three days. twisted in recollection. "She could never figure out why I wanted to be a doctor.

A few hours later they brought Lamar She said people had enough trouble into Battalion Aid. He wasn't dead. They without being a doctor and seeing all the carried him in and laid him down on the terrible things that can happen to other floor and went to work on him. He people. She couldn't even go into a seemed almost gone but was still hospital without having a fainting spell. conscious. Blood, dried and ugly, spread By the way, Doc, how are the nurses across his eye from the bridge of his nose back up the line?" and down the left side of his face. The Mitschke laughed: "They're wonderful. right sleeve of his overcoat was ripped You'll like 'em." and bloody.

"Yeah," said Lamar, "but the question Lamar knew where he was. "Hello, is, will they like me? I've been telling the Doc," he grinned. "Hello, Lamar," said patients how good they are, and now you Capt. John Mitschke of Helena, Mont., tell me." the battalion surgeon. "Did you take "They're swell," said Mitschke. your wound tablets?"

Lamar was quiet. Then he said: "Say, "No, I didn't Doc," said Lamar.

Doc, I want you to do me a favor."

"I ought to bust you for that," Capt.

Mitschke said: "Sure, what?"

Mitschke said as he cut away the heavy "I'in going to get a fruit cake for

VtSTNfIC Chrikmas," Lamar said. 'When it gets here, I want you all to eat it. Will you do that for me?"

"You know we will," said Mitschke, "and we'll think of you when we do."

Then Lamar was evacuated.

Battalion Aid began to fill again. Pfc. Milton Schillion of Paducah, Ky., brought in four men. After he had deposited them he went over to the Jerry can and drank. He was sweating.

When Schillion had gone back to where K Company was having it rough, Lt. Weiber said: "There is a man with guts.

Our first day in combat, they pulled him off the line and made a litter-bearer out of him. He was one guy who wasn't afraid to go out and bring men in. He's always been a rugged character. Back in the States he used to go up to the regimental CO and tell him he was going over the hill."

Capt. Mitschke talked about Schillion, too, when there was time. "We made a litter-bearer out of him at first, but he's done such good work that we use him now to coordinate litter squads. He roams from company to company. If he thinks it's too hot for the squad to go out, he holds them until things quiet down a little. He's very valuable to us."

Then the doc said: "It takes a lot of courage to be a litter-bearer and more courage to be an aid man. An infantryman has a hole and he stays in it, but when there's a casualty, the aid man, has to leave what little protection he has and get out in the open. A mortar shell or 88 doesn't recognize the Red Cross on a helmet.

"We've had varied treatment from the Jerries. You heard what Lamar said about being shot when he started toward this German. On the other hand, we had this happen yesterday. There was a Jerry machine gun about 100 yards to the right and there were three wounded men out front. A lieutenant showed the litter squad where they were and went running over to them. The machine gun opened up on him. The litter squad followed and there was no fire. The litter-bearers made two trips and didn't get shot at.

But the third casualty could walk so they left an aid man and the lieutenant to help bring him in. When the lieutenant started back with the aid man, both of them helping the casualty, they were all shot at."

And if you stayed long enough at Battalion Aid you'd see that the strain told on the medics, too.

A kid stumbled into the room, crying, and they sat him down in a chair. He wore a Red Cross brassard. S Sgt. John W. Green of Greensboro, N.C., tried to calm him down, but it was no use for the moment. He burst out with a stream of

Wednesday, November 28, 1979 words: "Noise, too much noise, all noise, too much noise." They took him into the next room and gave him something that made him sleep. Next day he was all right. Green said: "He's just a kid."

Another one came in. They put him on cushions on the floor, and he lay on his belly and held his ears. A shell had exploded and killed the men standing beside him, and the noise of it had hurt his eardrums. But the death of the men beside him had done more than that.

Father Quinn - Capt. Gerald Quinn of Hoboken, N.J., - came in and saw him on the floor and said: "There is a man who was tough. But he's been through a lot in two days."

Then Father Quinn went out to pick up some of the kid's buddies on the field.

Mitschke said to him: "Father, it's not safe to go out there now." Father Quinn said: "Oh, it's all right."

When he had gone, Weiber told a few stories about the chaplain, who in his first month of combat had already won the Silver Star.

A third medic came in. "Doc," he said, "I've got a hunk of something back here." He dropped his pants and pulled up his shirt and there was a small hole in his backside. "I was sitting behind a wall," he said, "and a shell hit the other side. I didn't have time to stop and besides I didn't think it amounted to anything."

"Hum," Doc said. "Well, it has pus in it. I'm going to evacuate you." So the medic bent over and Mitschke probed the wound for the shell fragment, or piece of rock, or whatever it was inside.

The probing was painful in the raw wound, but the medic stood bent over and let it go on without a word. His mouth froze into a queer grimace and remained that way.

As the probing went deeper, the medic raised his head and gazed intently at the pin-ups - some German and some American - that smiled down at him from the wall with their magnificent civilian indifference. — SPJST NEWS FROM CORPUS CHRISTI AND ROBSTOWN The attendance at the last couple of Saturday night dances at SPJST Lodge No. 79 - Sokol Corpus Christi Hall has been down; don't know the reason why, maybe it will be better in December.

Although, there was a good attendance at the dance sponsored by Lodge No. 79 November 10, to enjoy dancing and listening to the music of Bay City Dutchmen. The kitchen did well that night with their food sale, I known the sandwiches were good.

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Reservations are being taken now; for more information call 852-9042 or 991-8330. For the remainder of December the hall has private rentals.

In Robstown, the Lions Club sponsored a Polka Festival held Sunday, November 4 and it turned out fairly well; the music was played by Pateks, Edna Polka Boys and Pavelkas and kept the dancers moving and was enjoyed by those in attendance. Those who did not come really missed out on some great music, delicious sausage and, best of all, the show put on by the Lions Club Cuties, which was hilarious. By the way, sometime in February 1980, the NBC TV show "The Real People" is supposed to show the Lions Club Cuties put on their show; don't miss this one!

Coming up is a dance at Robstown Community Hall Saturday, December 1st; the Pavelka's are playing for that one and Saturday, December 15th, the Edna Polka Boys play for a dance. For December 31st, (New Year's Eve), Vanek Polka Band from Victoria is playing at Robstown Community Hall and the Pavelka's are playing in Tynan Recreation Hall. There are plenty of dances so that one can find a dance to go to somewhere to dance in the New Year with music for everyone's choice.

Sunday, December 2nd, Sokol, Corpus Christi has their family social and Friday, December 7th the adult Christmas social, starting at 4 p.m.

Sunday and 7:30 p.m. Friday.

A combined Christmas party of the Sokol, SVPS, and SPJST No. 79 is scheduled for Sunday, December 16 to start around 4 p.m.; this is for members and their families and each family is to bring food, such as sandwiches, sweets, etc., for a supper after the program and Santa's visit. This is an annual affair that has had a good turnout in the past.

Sokol Corpus Christi, does NOT have a meeting in December; the next meeting is Thursday, January 10, 1980. But Lodge No. 79, Corpus Christi, will have their annual meeting Thursday, December 13 at 7 p.m.

We congratulate, Gene and Lorene Lehnert on their 25th wedding anniversary which they celebrated Saturday, November 17th at the hall. He is the Sokol president.

All four of their children were present to make the day a very nice occasion to remember, along with other relatives and many of their friends. It looked as if everyone enjoyed themselves, and the delicious supper and the dance with the

good music of Pateks from Shiner concluded the day. May they have many more years together.

See you somewhere-sometime.

Fraternally, Helen Pavelka -SPJST-

HONORS Sunday, April 11th, 1976, I attended the District VII spring meeting in San Antonio to see so many fine fraternalists.

Since then, the time has changed and some devoted members never will be seen again.

My address in Czech and English were applauded by the assembly. I enjoyed the harmonious session. The picture that I took home with me, is in color and may have been snapped by Sister Dorothy, the lovely wife of SL President Nick Morris. Editor Brother Rudy Sefcik also had his camera with him, but only for black and white and not for developing pictures in a few seconds.

The next delight was when Brother Dominic Netek, the leader of the Czech Choral group announced that the nekt song is dedicated to Brother John Stasa from Corpus Christi, Texas. They sang "When I Departed From You" (Kdyi jsem sel od Vas.) A few days later I received the song with the notes. This song, and picture are enclosed.

Brother Dominik: Your acts prove that you fully understand our fraternal mottos. My salute to you.

KDYZ JSEM SEL OD VAS jsem sel od vas, byl pfekrasny Cas:) Kapr se ve vode hazel, kdyi jsem milou doprovazel dnes; dnes jiz naposled. (:Andulko mils, mag-li me rada:) Puje mi klieek od srdeeka, zulibam ja tvoje liCka dnes; dnes jiz naposled. (:Andulka mita, proe's mne Svitil mesic na dvoreeek, stal tam s tebou mysliveeek dnes; dnes jiz naposled. (:Jenieku mily, pfijd' jen na chvili:) Pfijdd' do na gi zahradky, natrhamesi pekne kviti dnes; dnes jiz naposled.

VESTlif K

Nancy Sijansky second Thursday, January 10th, 1980 at 8 p.m.

-Yours truly informed the assembly of the article and pictures which appeared in the American Sokol Organization official publication in October 1979 issue on pages 289 and 290.

Sokol Gymnast ATTENDING DISTRICT VII MEETING at San Antonio April 11, 1976. L to R: Brother John Stasa of Corpus Christi, SL President Nick Morris of Temple, and Brother Louis Dressler of San Antonio. (:Andulko mils, neni mne moina:) Nei ty bude rano vstavat, ja jii budu magirovat prye; nesejdem se vic. (:Andulko mils, ma-li me rada:) pule me klieky od komerky, lehneme si do postYlky dnes; a dnes ui naposled. (:Pepieku neni to moiny:) p •ijd' si k nam ai zitra rano, ai bude vse udelano, bei a dnes mi pokoj dej.

Fraternally, John Stasa Honorary President

SOKOL CORPUS CHRISTI Dear Readers and Bro. Editor: In the regular monthly meeting held November 8th, 1979, all officers and committees were present. Their reports were read and accepted with applause.

There were seven new members admitted: 3 men and 4 women. They also were accepted with applause and hand-shaking. All of us hope that all of these new members will enjoy our activities and take part in them. We have many devoted members and some of them need to be revived so we can increase our volunteer ranks.

Assistant librarian, Brother Jerry Elzner in his report, said that we are in need of some more furniture to take care of things that are put in. If you members or non-members and have some books, pictures, and other things, just bring them in when we have meetings or some other programs.

It was decided to hold a Christmas party and program Sunday. December 16th at 4 p.m. sponsors will bia SPJST Lodge No. 79, Sokol Corpus Christi and SVPS No. 30.

The next meeting will be held the

American Sokol Organization Merit Award for 1979-80 upon the recommendation of the Merit Award Committee which had met and thoroughly examined all applications of applicants, the following Merit Awards have been approved by the Executive Board to be paid from the Sokol Future Leaders' Fund. Those applicants not awarded should re-apply next year.

In this informative article I learned where Sister Nancy J. Sijansky accomplished the place Number 3 out of the eight honors. There are five renewals.

Short Biography Sister Nancy J. Sijansky was born 5 August 1961 and she was admitted to SPJST Lodge No. 56 April 21, 1969. She joined the local Sokol gymnastics activities in 1968. She started public school at the age of 6, and graduated from Flour Bluff in 1979 and was in the top 1.070 students of her class. She was also in the National Honor Society, participated in the drill team and was in the Spanish and French Clubs. She received the honor in Who's Who Among American High School Students, in Foreign Languages in Texas and Oklahoma High Schools award. She is a recipient of the 1979 Texas State

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Wednesday, November 28, 1979 Teacher's Association. In addition to her numerous accomplishments, she received a $500 Scholarship award where she is now attending the Del Mar College with a tentative major in Health Education and a minor in Physical Education.

Nancy also participated in Cross Country Track and was elected 1979 senior girl in "Most Likely To Succeed."

She was active in all programs that were performed in our organization and is also a student of several gym instructing courses. At this time she is serving as an assistant women's director (misto-naeelnice). She attended many stets to participate in the competition gym, not in Texas only, but also in the northeastern states.

At Br. and Sis. Jerry Elzner's 25th wedding anniversary reception held October 14th, Nancy proved to me that she is a fine dancer when we danced a waltz. It was a wonderful surprise. She said I like to dance. Nancy, to me, is like one of my dear granddaughters. I have one by the same name who lives in Austin; her name is Nancy Huber.

The outlook of Nancy Sijansky is bright in her future life. Since she is also the student of the Doctrine which was founded by the Sokols: Fuegner-Tyrs in 1862 in Prague, Czechoslovakia and later in 1865 in Saint Louis, USA. She learned that "A healthy mind is in a strong body" and "always forward."

A sincere wish that the dreams and efforts will be accomplished. (Mnoho zdaru a zdravi pfeje tobe Nancy tvuj spolubratr.)

Nazdar!

John Stara Historian CONGRATULATIONS I was informed by reading the columns of the SPJST Vestnik that the dream and plan to organize a Sokol unit in West, Texas came true. The Executive Board of Sokol West held their meeting Tuesday night, November 6th, 1979 at the Vestnik office. Those in attendance were: President Rudy Sefcik, Vice President Julius Dubcak, Secretary Robert Lednicky and Financial Secretary Jo Ann Nors.

The City of West and its neighborhood made a progressive step, which is expected to be supported by all There are some Sokols with many years of experience and with the new portion of progressive members, they can do well.

Best wishes to your fine undertaking from the 88-year-old Sokol member.

Nazdar!

John Stasa Sokol and Lodge 79 Member and Historian

FEATURES

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest F. Kristinek COUPLE WED FIFTY YEARS Mr. and Mrs. Ernest F. Kristinek were honored at a reception on their 50th wedding anniversary 27 October 1979 in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Kristinek in Lubbock.

The children of the couple, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Kristinek, Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Kristinek. - hosted the reception.

Ernest F. Kristinek and Angeline vn't ,. re ni;) t-6'd 31 October 1929, at St. Mary's catitohL Church ui temple.

The honorees moved to the South Plains area about 1934. Then they moved to Lubbock County in 1951. The couple was engaged in farming until they retired in 1978.

(Sister Angeline Kristinek is a member the Publication Committee representing District IV and serves as secretary for Lodge "Rozkvet na Plains - No. 157. Our SPJST Society extends their best wishes for many years of good health---Editor)

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

DISTRICT MEETINGS The District V spring meeting will be held Sunday, March 9, 1980, at Lodge No. 88, Houston, 1435 Beal The District VII spring meeting will be held Sunday, March 23, 1980 at Lodge No. '79, Corpus Christi (the host lodge).

YOUTH SECTION From The Lodge Youth Leaders LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY

Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Miller MR. AND MRS. FRANK S. MILLER CELEBRATE 50TH ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Miller of 2916 Colonial Avenue in Waco, celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary Saturday, November 17th, with a Mass at St. Mary's Church in Waco.

The Mass was concelebrated by their son, Father Frank Miller, Pastor of Tours and Elk, Msgr. Edward Rabroker, Msgr. Mark Deering, and Father "Boli" Zientek. The Reverend Mr. Harry Pechacek assisted. Phil Pustejovsky and Steve Carpenter were Mass servers.

The Most Reverend Vincent Harris, Bishop of the Diocese of Austin, presided at the Mass. Mr. Gene Miller read the Scriptures and Sister Margaret Miller, Mrs. Jo Ann Carpenter, Mrs. Frances Pustejovsky and Mrs. Betty Jo Miller brought the gifts to the altar.

The Millers renewed their marriage vows and had their wedding rings

blessed.

A dinner and reception was held at Linden Hall in Elm Mott. It was given by their children, Mr. and Mrs. Emil J. (Frances) Pustejovsky of Abbott, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Miller of Carrollton, Mr. and Mrs. Ed (Jo Ann) Carpenter of Dallas, Sister Margaret Miller of Our Lady of Victory Convent in Fort Worth, and Father Frank Miller of Tours.

Frank Miller and Philomena Pavlicek were married in Ennis, Texas on November 17th, 1929 at St. John's Catholic Church. They have seventeen grandchildren.

(Brother and Sister Miller are very active in SPJST Lodge (Slovalika Lipa) Linden Hall No. 66, Elm Mott and our SPJST wishes them much health and prosperity in the future.--Ed.)

Dear Members and Friends: We had a slightly smaller crowd at our last social games. We hope it was not due to sickness. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy free popcorn and coffee. They do not have to be members of the lodge to come to the social games. We invite everyone to come and join us every Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m.

The youth club is selling tickets for a 19-inch Panasonic portable television set. The tickets are $1 each and the winner does not have to be present to win. If anyone is interested in buying or selling tickets, please contact Elaine Erwin at 544-7510, Charlene Bennett at 544-7708, or Ralph Smith at 544-7044.

The money raised from selling tickets will all go toward helping the lodge install a new hardwood floor. Everyone will benefit from a new floor. It will be for kids to skate on as well as for adults to dance on.

The youth club is also having a Disco Dance November 30th from 8 to 10 p.m.

Admission will be $2 per person. Disco Dick will be providing the music for us.

Please come and bring your friends.

We hope each of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday.

Fraternally, Charlene Bennett Assistant Youth Leader

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Wednesday, November 28, 1979 LODGE NO 50, EL CAMPO Dear Vestnik Readers, El Campo Lodge 50 Youth Club met on November 12th at the American Legion Ladies' Auxiliary.

The meeting was opened by the youth leader, Mrs. Vlasta Bartos.

The pledge of allegiance was led by Jodi Henderson.

The minutes were read by Veronica Bartos.

Treasurer William Rek gave the treasurer's report, and collected dues.

We discussed our Christmas party and the youth drew names to exchange gifts.

We also will go caroling. We made craft.

This will be December 10th and the Christmas party is a family affair.

We had visitors, Michael Marek, Melissa Brandt and Pamela Brandt, also two mothers, Mrs. Janet Marek and Mrs. Josephine Brandt.

Other mothers present were Mrs. Anna Bartos, Mrs. Patricia Dybala, Mrs. Georgie Henderson, Mrs. Rita Vanek and Mrs. Vlasti( Bartos.

We also sang a song at the meeting.

Fraternally, Mrs. Vlasta Bartos Youth Leader -SPJST —

LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Members and Readers: The youth club meeting was held November 11th. The attendance was good. We had one visitor, Brian Green.

The youth went to the West Rest Haven to present a program and also brought refreshments.

Youth Club members drew names for Christmas. We will start rehearsing for our Christmas program; sp try to come every Fridapfor practice. The Christmas party will be held 'Sunday, December 16th; supper at 5 p.m.; and program right after supper with Santa Claus plus we will have exchange gifts with Christmas fruit bags. Everyone is asked to bring a covered-dish and sweets to go with turkey and dressing.

Our clubbers had a fire poster contest.

The winners were: Theresa Dobecka, 1st; Karen Hykel, 2nd; Shirley Dobecka, 3rd: Brother and Sister Jodie Pokladnik were the judges for the contest. Thank you so very much for judging for us.

The youth club is still collecting Dr. Pepper caps, Campbell labels and cans.

The bake sale will be Friday, November 30th at the Leroy Bank at 5 p.m. We need everyone's help with the baked goods; bring cake, bread, cookies, kolaches, pies or anything that is good for Christmas.

Birthdays for December will be for Mechell and Christi Mach, Damon Perez, Marvin Mynar, Jr., Valerie Rieger, Cheryl Brem, Eddie Hykel and Darrell Uptmor. Karen Hykel brought the cake. Thank you, Karen! Delores will bring the cake for December.

I will be looking for you Friday because we will have practice and craft.

Fraternally, Willie Mae Schuetz Youth Leader -SPJST-

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From The Youth

LODGE NO.6, COTTONWOOD Dear Readers, Our monthly meeting was held Sunday, November 11th. We had a good business meeting and made plans for projects and activities for the next month.

We will have a bake sale at the Leroy Bank on November 30th. Bring your baked goodies by 5 p.m.

Names were drawn for Christmas.

Those who were not present may receive yours from Sister Schuetz or Sister Rose Uptmor.

We had a fire poster contest. Thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Jodie Pokladnik for judging these posters. Come see us again!

Our club is happy to have Lorie and Andy Grmela as new members in our club.

I'll see you at our Friday night socials.

Fraternally, Darrell Uptmor (11-20-79) Reporter -SPJST--

LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Dear Members: Our meeting came to order at 6:25 p.m. in our youth room at Academy. We had eight new members.

We drew names to exchange Christmas gifts at our party.

The club decided to have a Birthday Committee, so when one of our members has a birthday, we may send them a card. This committee will begin in January.

Door prizes will be given at our next meeting: 1st, $5; 2nd, $3 and 3rd, $1.

Officers who miss three (3) meetings will be replaced.

Fraternally, Frances DeWitt (11-17-79)

LODGE NO.9, SNOOK Dear Members, Our monthly meeting was well attended by youth club members as well as adults.

It sure was nice to see so many parents come out.

Our speaker, Mr. Bob Nelson did an outstanding job on his talk about the bees. It was interesting. Thanks, Mr. Nelson!

The craft contest was plentiful. Let's keep up this work.

The club's monthly activities will be to attend basketball games and church Thanksgiving services.

Sunday, December 2nd, we will have our monthly meeting at 2 p.m. We will present the Christmas program, decorate the hall and tree, have a covered-dish supper and also have our Christmas party and hopefully a visit from Santa.

Please don't miss this important date and bring a friend, neighbor, grandma or grandpa. See you then!

I hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving.

Fraternally, Jan Schoenemann (11-17-79) -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 66, WACO

Dear Readers, We will sing Christmas carols at our lodge Christmas party on SaturdaY, December 15th. Afterward Santa will visit with the children of all ages. I can't wait to tell him what to bring me for Christmas.

Fraternally, (11-21-79) Greg Nors (5) -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX Dear Members and Friends: We held our monthly meeting on November 18th.

The secretary's and treasurer's reports were read, both were approved as read.

There was no old business to discuss but there was some new business to discuss.

We decided to have our Christmas party after our next meeting, which will be held December 16th. There was also some discussion about going to the Nursing Home to sing carols. It will be discussed further at our next meeting.

All of the youth club members would like to thank all the people who drove cars when we went and sang at the Nursing Home last month.

There was no further business so the meeting was adjourned.

Donita Leyva (17) (11-20-79) Reporter

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Dear Readers, El Campo Lodge No. 50 Youth Club met on November 12th. We sang a song and made craft.

We sang "Happy Birthday" to Veronica Bartos.

Door prizes were won by Jodi Henderson and Darren Dybala.

Refreshments were served by Mrs. Rita Vanek.

Dear Readers, El Campo Lodge 50 Youth Club met at the American Legion Ladies' Auxiliary on November 12th.

We drew names to exchange gifts at our Christmas party next month. We also made craft.

We sang "Happy Birthday" to Veronica Bartos; her birthday is in November.

Door prizes were won by Jodi Henderson and Darren Dybala.

Refreshments were served by Mrs. Rita Vanek.

Dear Readers, Our SPJST Lodge No. 50 El Campo youth held their meeting at the American Legion Auxiliary on November 12th.

We sang "Happy Birthday" to Veronica Bartos.

Door prizes were won by Jodi Henderson and Darren Dybala.

We worked on crafts and then refreshments were served by Mrs. Rita Vanek.

Fraternally, (11-23-79) Mary Ann Bartos (7) SPJST -

LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Readers, ' . Our November meeting was held on • Sunday, November 18th. Each of us • brought canned goods to give to needy families. ; We will have a caroling party and enjoy pizza.

Our Christmas party will be real soon.

Fraternally, (1 -2 -79) Bradley Nors (9) -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO Dear Readers, The SPJST Lodge No. 50 El Campo , Youth Club held their monthly meeting at the American Legion Auxiliary hall on November 12th.

We sang "Happy Birthday" to Veronica , Bartos.

Door prizes were won by Jodi Henderson and Darren Dybala.

We drew names for our Christmas party. We also made craft.

Refreshments were served by Mrs. Vanek.

Fraternally, Veronica Bartos (12) 1-23-79) -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Dear Members, We will hold our regular monthly meeting Sunday, December 2nd at 2:30 p.m. in the Taiton Community center.

Each member is asked to bring their points for the last three months.

Fraternally, Karen Kahanek (15) (11-23-79) President

Fraternally, (11-23-79) Patrick Bartos

Fraternally, (11-23-79) Joseph Bartos -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Readers, Christmas is just around the corner. On December 13th, we will have a short meeting and practice our Christmas program for our lodge Christmas party on December 15th.

At 6:30 p.m. on December 21st, we will go caroling and have a pizza party afterward.

December is a very busy month for our club.

Fraternally, (11-21-79) Randy Nors (13) -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Readers, Steven Stanislav called the meeting to order. Larry Brem led the pledge.

There were no minutes read because Karen Shelton was absent.

We collected $26.25 for cans this month. For three months we collected something around $90. . Each family was asked to bring a canned food item. We will send between $10 to $15 to the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. I in Taylor, the Salvation Army and the Meals on Wheels, each.

December 21st we will go caroling and after that we will have a pizza party. For the Christmas program next month, we will sing carols.

Our next meeting will be Thursday, December 13th and we will practice our Christmas program.

Door prize winners were James Yates and Larry Brem.

The meeting was then adjourned.

Fraternally, (11-21-79) Lanette Nors (11)

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY The Resolution Committee, on behalf of the entire membership of Lodge No. 30, Taiton, wishes to express our sympathy to the family of our lodge brother, ALFRED KARSTEDT, who passed away Saturday at the El Campo Memorial Hospital, at the age of 70.

Services were held Monday at the Saint John's Catholic Church at New Taiton with Msgr. Julius A. Petru officiating.

Burial was made in St. John's Catholic Cemetery.

Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Annimae Merta of Taiton, Mrs. Georgia Schindler of Schulenburg; one son, Jerry Karstedt of El Campo; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Frankie Bolhmann, Terry Karstedt, Jerry Michna, Gary Zbranek, Larry Dornak and Dickie Ellis.

Honorary pallbearers were Leon Krpec, Mike Krpec, John Krpec, Edward Krpec, Eugene Krpec, Larry Krpec and Bobby Roye.

May he rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Lottie Krutilek Connie Krutilek

PODPORA LIDSKOST -- BRATRSTVI Ceska itZi;lt Cast tledni organ Slovanske Podporujici Jednoty Stab' Texas, zaloiene roku 1897 ROtNtIC 87 dfSLO 48

01110L lOPISOVATELI Tak Viellicos Aneika Houdkova.

V nedeli 18. listopadu jsme se zfiCastnili oslavy 23. vkroCi spolku KJT a KJZT v sini Catholic Czech Club zde v Dallas.

PoCasi bylo velmi pane a tedy se vie vydafilo. Obed byl podavan v poledne a opravdu byl dobrk a v geho dost, take si kahelk pochvaloval. Navgteva byla dobra a pfitomni byli hoste z West a odjinud a po obede byl pak program. Napfed pfedseda spolku pan George Valek pfivital vgechny pfitomne a pak pfedstavoval fifedniky tech spolkfi, ktefi byli odjinud, a mnozi z tech bratrskkch spolku tam nebyli. Piece ale stfil uprostfed sine byl pink, a nekteri kratce promluvili a pfali nadale spolku vie dobre. Take pak promluvil biskup Tschoeppe (kterk teh podal modlitbu pfed jidlem) a pill jim tei vie dobre.

Dalgi program byl zpevni a hudebni, jeni podala rodina Ernesta Janeeky--jeho deti pekne zpivaly a obveselovali pfitomne jako vidy. Bylo to vie pekne a zajimave.

Pak hudebnici p. Eric Honzy hrali do tance a kolo bylo pine ihned. KaIdk se veselil a pekne vespolek se bavili. Byli tam i jinonarodovci jmenem Cody, ktefi v Ennis vlastni tovarnu na chladici pfistroje v domacnosti a zamestnavaji mnoho naiich eeskkch lidi jii mnoho let.

Oni radi chodi mezi nag lid a tiebaie jsou zamoini, tak nedelaji ze sebe hadne panstvo a my radi s nimi se sejdeme.

Take me pi. M. Chervenkova piedstavila maniele Andy a Miladu Mlenarovi z Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, ktefi se me ptali, zda znam maniele Rudy Sefeikovi z West? Inu, jak bych je neznala kdyi tolik let dopisuji do Ceske Usti Wstniku a Cast° se sejdeme bud'to pfi Polka festivalu anebo kdyi piijedeme do West je navgtivit. Rada jsem je poznala a chvili se spolu rozmlouvali a snad se zas nekdy sejdeme. Segli jsme se s tolika lidmi a poznali jine. Musim se pochlubit, he take jednou jsem byla it'astna a vyhrala jsem pe'knou rueni praci kterou vyrobila a darovala pi. Frank Podrodkova, dcera

28. listopadu 1979 to me dlouholete pfitelkyne pi. Rosie Patalcove. Take spolek KJZT bude hledet vydat kuchaiskou knihu a hadaly me Clenky o nejake moje recepty. Budu hledet jim vyhovet a pieji mnoho gtesti s fispeehu. Ano tato oslava byla pekna a byli jsme radi, ie vie se jim vydafilo a piejeme obema spolkfun vie nejlepgi do dalgich let.

Take musim sdelit smutnou zpravu, he v patek zemiel zde dobie znamk pan Robert Dural a dnes, v pondeli rano, ma pohieb z kostela sv. Edwarda a ulohen bude na Grove Hill hibitov. Pan Dural byl narozen v Loveicich na Morave a do Dallas piijel v 1907. Po mnoho let byl zamestnan v jeho spravkarne na obuvi pod jmenem Forney Avenue Shoe Repair a teprve v 1974 sel na odpoeinek. Byl posledni z tech zakladajicich Clenti ficlu 84 SPJST a myslim, he mu schazelo jen nekolik mesiefi do 92 let. Byl dusevne velmi Cilk a vie si pamatoval ze spolkoveho hivota a mnohdy jsme spolu si pohovofili o dfivejgich letech v krajanskem hivote. Piejeme klidnk spank a vim, ie jeho syn Robert a dve dcery pi. Mary Sillova a pi. Anne Staglikova, 8 vnotteat a 13 pravnoueat ho budou postradat dlouho. Tedy zas jeden krajan nam odesel a vice se nenavrati.

Skoda ho a vgichni takovi!

Tak ye Cvrtek budeme zase slavit to naie posviceni eili Den dikfivzdani, ktere slavime kaidkm rokem tento mesic. Jak je to vie docela jine nyni neh to bylo v roku 1621, kdy tamni poutnici do teto zeme oslavovali svatek z radosti, firoda se jim vyvedla a nemeli hlad. Cesta do Ameriky jim tehdy vzala asi 9 Oda' a co zkusili behem boufi na to stare kocabce a pak po pfijezdu asi polovina jich zemiela nasledkem vysilujici cesty a gpatneho poeasi v novoanglicke Casti nail zeme. Bali se Indianfi, ale ti byli pfateliti a v leceems poutnikfim poradili a tedy pak sklidili velkou tirodu a pofidali prvni oslavu a dodnes se to slavi. Jenhe dnegni lid si ani neuvedomi, he skuteene mfiheme stale dekovat za to, he byvame v nejlepgi zemi na svete, he ano? Pieji kandemu at' se ma dobie 22. listopadu na "Thanksgiving."

Take me bylo sdeleno, he p. Eda

Chmelai z Ennis, byl nedavno ve zdejgi Baylor nemocnici ale nyni pry je jii zase doma u sve manhelky. Piejeme mu brzke uzdraveni a jeho manhelce tei piejeme filevu v jeji nemoci. Oba jsme znali pled lety v Ennis.

Minulk tkden mel pohieb p. Lada Krajea I kostela San Augustine zde v Dallas. Zanechal sestru I3ertu a jednoho bratra s kterkmi bydlel po mnoho let na Jim Miller Road. Ulohen byl na hfbitov sv. Moniky v Cameron, Tx. Znala jsem pied lety sestru sl. Bertu a tedy ji vyslovuji upfimnou soustrast, a jemu klid.

Take jsem Cetla velmi zajimavk elanek o jistem p. Paul Worsley Jacksonovi kterk jest pry' statni inspektor viech veelieek a jejich ulu v Texasu--a to ma dosti price, nebot' jest jich pry asi 400 tisic all a pfi tom vytieuje jak maji studenti stavit ty my a opatrovat je. V cetera Texasu jest pry jen 14 pestitelii kraloven ve'el, ktere jsou pestovany aby populace veeli se zvetgovala a kaida to kralovna stoji pry' 5 dolarti col je hezka suma. Nektefi pestitele veel ze studenkch krajin jako je Dakota anebo Michigan kaidkm rokem nalohi sve my feel na trok a piivezou je sem do teplej gicho podnebi aby piezimovali a na jafe zas si pro ne pfijedou. Jackson vhdy piehliii tyto vCely kdyi pfijedou a zas kdyi odjadi—coi je jiste dfilehiti price. On musi bYt jistk,. ty veely nejsou to tak zvane "killer bees" Cili vraiedne veely ktere zpfisobi mnoho gkody farmaffim.

Musim zde sdelit, he jsem velmi rada videla pi. Annie Zapal govou, rozenou Petrovou, ktera pied Casem utrpela vain zraneni v autonehode a ktera piece nyni mule chodit s pomoci. Znim ji jii od detstvi v Ennis a byly jsme dobre pfitelkyne a tak ji opravdu pieji hodne zdravi a vie dobre. Sealy jsme u jednoho stolu a pekne jsme si pohovofily vespolek. Druhe pfitelkyne ji take ratty videly mezi sebou a Oily hodne zdravi.

Ona je Clenkou u fidu Cislo 84.

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Vdiena redakce Vestniku!

Ce sk y klub v Brazosport College (gymnasiu) byl officelne zaloien 25. fijna 1979 a jeho presidentem byl zvolen p.

David Kofanek ktery studoval Cegtinu na A and M universite a byl mezi texaskjrmi studenty, ktefi v roce 1976 studovali Ceskjr jazYk na Kariove universite v Praze. David nyni studuje Ce gtinu v Brazosport gymnasiu v Lake Jackson.

Jako program byly na platne promitnuty snimky z jeho cestovani toho roku po Cechach a Morave. Pfitomni byli zaujati jeho proslovem z pobytu v Ceskoslovensku.

Gratuluji Ceskemu klubu a pfeji jeho dlouheho trvani.

At' Iije fee' na gich *dial v Texasu a tech, ktefi se tam narodili.

Pfigti schfize 13. prosince pfipadaji volby tifednikfi a zastfipcii do sjezdu.

Na shladanou!

John Staga Cestnjt pfedseda ---SPJST Kytice Kvetin Zivym

Ve Vestniku 24. fijna 1979 na strance 16 a 17 se objevila jedna takova "Kytice.," venovana bratru Dominiku F. Netkovi, tajemniku SPJST fadu eislo 133, San Antonio, Texas.

Darcem teto vonici kytiCky jest pfedseda tohoto stejneho fadu br. Emil E. Matula.

Mezi nagim spolkovym bratrstvem bYva zvykem, setfit ve vgem jak finanene tak i pochvalou, Uznanim sndiivjtm Clentim, ktefi pochopili tiCel a povinnost kterou dobrovolne na sebe vzali. Oni dobfe vedeli, ie do hrobu sebou nevezmou co S pfatelskYm pozdravem- nahospodafili pro sebe a pro svou rodinu, zaroveri jejich podil na spoleene pi. Ilka Subrtova-Smith. praci zde zfistane.

Ten historickjr Clanek jak zhora —SPJST naznaeuje by mel byti pobidkou ku Rad 79. Corpus Christi dal gim podobnjrm ndalostem. Nag bratrskjr Vestnik SPJST na prvnim miste Mill bratfi a sestry: slouii svemu Clenstvfi v jejich Pravidina me gieni schuze ktera se kaidodennich Udalostech a potfebach konala 8. listopadu 1979 byia zahajena v zbiriovacich se, kdyi ne osobne, tedy 7:10 pfedsedou br. Frank C. Sackym pfi aspoli prostfednictvim tisku. obvykle naysteve. Zase temi samy.mi Ja jsem mei tou radost a nest poznat fistaranYmi eleny. Pies to kde se pfijimaji mnoho nagincu i jinonarodovcii, kdyi v novi Cleni, ktery vfibec nepfijdou, ete se roku 1941-42 jsem byl zvolen spravcem tajemnikern listina zaslana z Hlavni eistirny (cotton gin manager). Tato ufadovny o ktere je hiasovano a vzdy Cistirna na bavinu byla vlastnena pfijata. Sve Clenske poplatky za giou po pegtitely baviny. Zvet giho dilu naginci. organizatorovi a neb po gtou UCetnici.

Byla vykoupena od zdruieni jmenem Schfize u takovjtch Clear nejsou Texas Cotton Gin Association. Z novjtch popfilarni. Stargi Clenstvo ktery kdysi jak majitelfi nejvetgim podilnikem byl Lamar byli miadgi a radijezdili do schfizi. Casto Folda o kterjrm jsem mel ye Vestniku zdravi a doclavka je zadrii doma. tento rok Cast' dejin, z doby zakladateie Ti co maji doplacene certifikaty, ztratili Stanley L. Kostoryz "Bohemian Colony zajem a chteji byti volni od spolkovjrch Land." Pan Lamar Folda se vzdal ufadu spravce a ja pfevzal jeho misto.

Je nagim obfadnim zvykom povstat na Mezi podilniky teto Cistirny na bavinu povel pfesedy odfikat slib vernosti nagi (cotton gin) byla i rodina Leopolda vlajce, ktera je umist'nena po boku stolu, Netek. Jeden rok se svolenim peti kde zasedaji fifednici. V teto schfizi fiditelfi, jsem zamestnaval p. Frank zfiroven povstanim byla vzdana Best Netka, on tti byl ienaty a potfeboval zesnule sestfe Alice Kru ginske kde nato vYdelek. Pomahal v Ufadovni, vaiit byla etena jeji resoluce zpravy Ufednikfi a vozidla s bavinou a vypisovat listky. vYborti pfijaty s potleskem. Vgechny Snadno se zapracovaval do v gehu co dogle dopisy a fiety eteny pfijaty a Cistirna vyiadovala. Byl spolehlivY a vyfizeny mezi temito i clekovnjr dopis dbaly sve povinnosti. Byla jedna radost s od br. Otto Hanuge z TemPle, Texas. Br. nim pracovat spoleene. Jeho bratry jsem Allen Novosad zvygil jeho pojistku o 10 nepoznal, jen Dominika a Victora a dve tisic. jeho nejmladgi sestry tehdy svobodne.

Usnegeno pofadat vanoCni nadilku v Jejich matku prvni i druhou jsem nemel nedeli 16. prosince ve 4 hodiny sestra tu Best poznat. Kdyi panu Leo Netkovi Peggy Teperova podala zpravu za klub zemfela prvni manielka tak se oienil rriladeie: Z nedokonCeneho jednani podruhe. On byl prvni predseda tanani o zabave pofaclane 10. listopadu zaloleneho spolku "Moravan". Pfedsedou po mnoho roku KJT a RVOS pfi hudbe The Bay City Dutchmen.

i KC. Ja jsem si vazil teto prfikopnicke rodiny, tak jak rnnoho jinych rodin, s kterymi jsem mel spoleene jednani a fizeni obchodni i spolkove. Dominik se odste hoval do San Antonio kde se uplatriuje ve vgech spolcich ku kterjrm naleii. Vtom podanem Clanku bratrem Matulou, je pfiloien obrazek Dominika, ktery ho historickY zveefiuje co pfljemneho vojaka za americkou demokracii. To jrneno Bulge je mi dobfe zname, z vypravovani mojeho syna Johnny, ktery v tu dobu se take tam nachazel. Jeho vojenska povinnost mu velela, aby co dodavatel vojenskYch zasob, dopravoval na trucku (nakladnim vozidle) na bitevni ecru. Zbliiil se i s Generalem Ike Eisenhowerem kdyi si tento zafizoval v Belgii svilj valeeny skiad (arsenal). Radost vgech z navratu nagich synil se zde nemu'ie popsat.

Mnoho zdravi a zdaru do boudoucna Vgem pieje.

John Staga Dejepisec —SPJST--

Pocta ocenena

Dne 11. dubna 1976, jsem se zuCastnil schfize sedmeho okrsku, ktera se konala v San Antonio, Texas. \Tidy se rad sejdu s temi oddanYmi spolkafi. easy se mai a na g pobyt zde na teto zemekouli take. Nikdy nevime do pfedu, icstli zase se kdy seideme ye shromOdeni, vedene za stejnYm cilem.

Schfize se nesla souladnYm smerem Ltere jsem take mei pfileiitost fici nekolik slov v moji matefske i anglicke fed. Die potlesku, ktery' jsem sklidil od pfitomnjrch Ueastnikfi, jsem zpozoroval, jak pfiznive moje slova byly pfijate.

Pfikladam zde °blink barevny ktery die vgeho byl ficielan na miste spolusestrou Dorothy manielkou to pfedsedy Hlavni ufadovny SPJST, bratra Nick A. Morrise. Redaktor bratr Rudy Sefeilc, take bra! snimky do jeho kamery, ktera je fireena jen pro Cerno-bile obrazky.

Po UkonCeni schfize peveckjr zbor pfedvedl nekolik na g ich eeskych oblibenYch pisni pod fizenim bratra Dominika Netka. Co tak jsem s bratrem Rudy Sefelkem pozoroval a poslouchal, tu nejadnou slygim oznamovat, tato pfigti pisen "Kdy:i jsem gel od vas" je pro bratra John Stage z Corpus Christi, Texas. Dojmy ktere jsme si dovezli domu mne blailly a jsou nezapomenutelne.

Moje bratrske diky V gem, co mi zpfijemniii pobyt v San Antonio, Texas.

John Staga CestnY pfedseda fadu Cisio 79

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Ve sttedu 28. listopadu 1979 Kluby mbideie Od zaloleni klubu mladde pilne sleduji jejich Cinnost v nagi SPJST Jednote u nageho tadu tehdy Cislo 56. Vzniklo toto hnuti v roku 1957. Ptihlasilo se 24 deti.

Vgichni byli Cleny a zaroveit i jejich rodiee. Mojich 6 vnukil a jedna vnuCka se einne podileli na v gech schfizich a programech. Nektefi zaujimali fifady pfedsedy a tajemnika. Pfi torn se kaidk *len podileli na sokolskkch telocvienkch cvieenich a programech.

Byly to pro mne radostne roky pozorovat takovou einnost a zajem mezi touto mladezi. Zenske pohlavi \fitly melo vetgi zajem v tomto hnuti. Dorostenci se zaeali vice venovat mieovkin hrfim. Vyggi gkoly jim vg em poskytly, pozdeji i telocvik. Hudebni hodiny a zvlfigtni kursy, ye kterkch se mohli doueovat pro zamestnanii kterkm se chteli oddat v budoucnu. V 18 letech zanechali klub mladeie. Kaitikm rokem se musela dopliinovat upraidnena mista. Deti kaidkm rokem jsou naroenejgi. Ony jdou nezastavitelnkm pokrokem. Ony jsou bystrkmi pozorovateli v geho, co se okolt nich deje. Bystfi gkolaci, studenti ye gkolach, jak pozoruji, kde ueitel neb ueitelka diva jiste pfednosti nekterkm svojim svetenciim, pak z toho povstane mezera. Zanese se larlivost mezi studenty a nenavist k ueiteltim. Ueitele jsou placeni ze gkolniho fondu, aby dali vgem stejnou pozornost. Nestranne zachazeni ze vgemi svetenkmi detmi, je nejdulezitejsi v kaidem ptipade, kde se jedna o spolupiisobeni. Kdo si nedovede ziskat pfizen a porozfimeni tech malielcych, tak se mezi ne nehodi co ueitel neb vedouci. Bkti ueitelem) natel kou nebo vychovatelern ei vychovatelkou neni snadne zamestnani. V gichni ti nagi vedouci se snail dostat co nejvice deti do tech jejich "klubfi mlatleie." Kdyi jejich pfani nenalezne sluchu projeveneho mezi elenstvem, hlavne mezi ienskkm pohlavim, tak se jednodu ge vzdaji. My zde doufali, kdyi tad 'Oslo 56 a 79 se slota le to bude lep gi s tim Wuhan Jsme zklamani. Po jistkch zkugenostech jak moc prate to vyiaduje vypliiovat zpravy pro statni vedouci mladeie, ses. Dorothy Massey, Temple, Texas a nezajem od 'Cleat rodiefi, co maji deti toho veku.

Potiebtkjeme moudrou radu Pfal bych si uvidet ye Vestniku nizory Clenstva, ktere by pomohly rozlu gtit tento problem.

Stale se nam pfipomina "V mladell je nage budoucnost." Jsou to deti nageho Clenstva, co naldi do SPJST Jednoty.

1) Tyto deti podlehaji na prvnim miste vkchove svkm rodieum;

2) Na druhem miste gkolam, ony musi spolehat na dopravu svkch rodiefi, z vetgiho dilu matek; 3) Ve vetgine pfipadu gkoly vefejne, cirkevni a soukrome, maji spoleenou dodavku. V techto jsou placeni ueitele, ueitelky. Zatizeni pottebne pro kaTidou tfidu. Mnoho tech deti ani nevi, le nage SPJST Jednota ma kluby mladeie; 4) Majili tyto kluby mladae prospivfit, musime s tim pfijit na jasnej gi svetlo.

Musime vniknout tam, kde o nas jegte nevi; 5) Kdo by mel se chopit teto pottebne prate?• 6) Vg ichni Cleni s celou Hlavni ufadovnou!

Nage Jednota pfitomne si finanene stoji dobfe. Mohla by 'Casten potadat pouenou gkolu pro ty vedouci mladeie, kde by mely ptistup i vkpomoc. Vedouci mlideie by mely obeas navgtivit blizke schfize tech klubil, jako na pfiklad nas 'tad 79 Corpus Christi s fidem 117 Robstown.

Robstown ma slugnk poeet Clenstva v klubu mladeie, vlastni svoje vozidlo.

Potation vyjild'ky do ruznkch mist pro pobaveni.

Deti tak dobfe jak dospeli maji rfidi zabavu a hraCky, rfizne knihy s obrazky, nacviCovat zpev a taneeky narodni besedy Cesko-Morayske a Ctverylky.

V nedeli zde pies poledne mivame na TV program, kde jsou pfedvadeny mexicke taneeky, podobne tech, co jsme videli pri °slave otevfeni nove sine SPJST eislo 187 v Round Rock, 16. zfiti 1979.

Uvedu zde pfiklad: kdyi jsem bkval s moji rodinou na forme v okoli Buckholts, tak tam byla v roku 1922 znovu oiivena einnost sokolska..

V roku 1921 byl poi-actin vge Sokolskk Slet v Praze v Ceskoslovensku, ktereho se zdeastnilo i americke sokolstvo ph one Delegate Americke obce Sokolske vyjednala s Ceskoslovenskou obci Sokolskou, aby nam zde do Ameriky poslala schopne cviCitele telocviku a ueitele Tyr govy nauky.

Tomuto pfani bylo vyhoveno a pro zaeatek byli sem vyslani Jarka Jelinek, Joia Havranek a Franta Piihoda a pozdeji mnoho jinkch. Tito vznageli svoje vedomosti mezi Cinne a podnikave sokolske jednoty. Pro nedostatek podole nkch cvicitelu, sokolska idea si jen zvolna razila cestu do budoucnosti. Na mnoha mistech meta vice glaitcil nei podpfircii.

Nejsou to jen ty kluby mlacleie, co nemohou nalthi dosti porozumeni a podpory. Vidyr i ty schfize tadove nejsou navgtevovany jak by povinnost vyiadovala.

My vgichni pozorovatele bychom meli vedet, kde vezi piicina nedbalosti a

neteenosti. Doba dne gni vyiaduje placenou praci, milovat sebe soma°, pohodlnk a berstarostnk vefejnk iivot.

Jsem si vedom, kde tato skrovna &atm nezmeni stavanci stay vgeobecnk. Chci jen svefit papiru mfij rozhled v tomto spolkovem hnuti.

Ozvenu na toto pojednani oe"ekava, Vas spolubratr a dejepisec John Staga SOKOL CORPUS CHRISTI eteni etenaii: Dne 8. listopadu 1979 v 8:10 br. starosta Gene Lehnart zahfijil pravidelnou schuzi Telocviene Jednoty Sokol Corpus Christi, Texas. Poifidal ptitomne elenstvo aby vzdaji poctu vlajce Spojenkch state americkych. ten jmena fifednikfi vgichni byli pfitomni. Cten zapis taj. sestrou Helen Pavelkovou z minule schfize, ktery' byl pfijat beze zmeny. ten dopisy a jmena novkch clenu. Bylo jich 7. Po sloleni slibu vgichni byli pfivitani hlfienkm potleskem.

Zpravy fifednikil a vkboru eteny, a jelikoi byly ptiznive byly pfijate potleskem. PoCet pfitomneho Clenstva bkva vetgi nei ye schfizich faclovkch.

Zaroveti zajem je vetgi pfi vyfizovini spolkovjrch zfilditosti.

Vgichni co vytrvale se snail poctive slotflit svkm povetenkm iftadfim si zaslouii vgeobecneho aznani. Neni to price snadna. Bylo by vitane aby i tito novi eleni se zapojili mezi ty zkugene pricovniky, a pfevzali na sebe Cast to povinnosti, ktera je Zadouci ku zdarnemu fizeth a pokroku. 1\46jme vg ichni dobrou vuli konat dobro, ktere nas zajiste odmeni za na ge snahy. Jest velice dulezite aby Clenstvo pochopilo, le jest to nas vg ech podnik, nas majetek a nag e nezadfitelna chlouba. Vidyr ani s nag e nejsou bez price. kola & Snalme se nejen ficiriet co jsme zbudovali, ale zaroveti postfipem easu zvelebovfit a miti radost ze spoleene , einnosti. Br. Jerry Elzner vYpomocnk knihovnik podal zprivu o stavu nose knihovne.. Potrebujem nabytek kde by mohly b9ti filoienk knihy, archivy, °braze, trofeje a podobne.

Osnegeno jednomyslne aby Vfinoeni nadilka se potadala v nedeli 16. prosince 1979 ye 4 hodiny odpoledne. Na tomto programu se podileji spolky: tad eislo 79 SPJST, Sokol a SVPS. Potadanci vkbor pods ye Vestniku dal gi zpravu.

P19 podavani ruznkch zprav pisatel techto radku Upozornil pfitomne elenstvo, na Clanek a obrazky uvetejnene

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ve Vestniku Americke obce sokolske, na strankach 289 a 290 datum October (fijen) 1979 ohlaveni "Sokol Gymnast", redaktor Edward Linhart, 1820 Ridgeland Avenue, Berwyn, Illinois 60402.

Zde je uvedeno osm (8) obrazkil a jmen co se dostali na prvni mista zisluin9ch odmen. Na tfetim mists je umistnena sestra Nancy J. SijanskY ktera prolla na,cvienymi kursy telocviku. Je v9Tpomocna naeelnice v nali Telocviene Jednote Sokol Corpus Christi. Pfitomne naygtevuje Del Mar College co 18 leta stklentka. Ona je Clenkou na geho fidu Cislo 79 SPJST od roku 1969, throveli cvieenkou Sokola 10 rokii.

Sestra Nancy SijanskY, my co tebe mime jsme hrdi, na tvoji snahu v pfedmetech, ktere jsi sobs pfedsevzala, a ve kterjrch vYnikag. My potiebujem vice takov9ch Cleat mezi nami, nejen zde v Corpus Christi, avgak v celYch nagich Spojenjrch statech americk9ch.

Do budoucna mnoho zdravi a zdaru tobe pfeji upfimni spolkifi.

Pfelom, pfeskoC, ale nepodlez!

John Staga Dejepisec -SPJST-

blichopiani Dle zpravy podane ve Vestniku ze dne 14. listopadu 1979, redaktorem Vestniku bratrem Rudy Sefeikem, mnoholetY sen a plan zaloiit Telocvienou Jednotu Sokol ve West, Texas, se stal skutkem, kdki dne 6. listopadu 1979 se Zesli sokolgti Cinovnici: Starosta Rudy Sefeik, misto-starosta Julius Dubeak, tajemnik (Jednatel) Robert LednickY a fiCetni Jo Ann Nors. Jest to dal gi krok dopfedu kterY bude &Oat Cest mestu West, Texas.

Mnoho zdaru a v9trvalosti podnikatelum pfeje 88 rokit start Sokol, pfitomne doilvotni dejepisec pro Telocvienou Jednotu a SPJST fad Cislo 79 Corpus Christi. —SPJST-(kee Dra. Antonina Robka na Symposiu v Temple, Texas v fijnu 1978: "Ce gi v Texasu." Na pokraCovani - Redaktor.)

K etnograficke problematic* &skill° rystehovaleetvi do Amerlky zejmena do Spojenych stabil americkYch (DokonCeni) Jak uz jsme tedy fekli, stanovit pfesne poety vystehovalcil nebude nikdy pfesne moine. Omezime-li svou pozornost na USA a specialne na Texas musime vyjit ze skuteenosti vile naznaCene, to znaena Cast vystehovalcii odchazela bez pasu k vystehovani. Okresni hejtmanstvi odesilala 'sice nadfizenYm organum zpravy,

statisticke pfehledy, ale ty byly velmi nespolehlive. Sama videfiska vlada zjiltovala poety vystehovalcil podle zprav svy'ch konsulit v N. Yorku, Pittsburku, Galvestonu. Samozfejme to musime prihlednout i k pfehledum, ktere zvefejliovaly velke paroplavebni spoleenosti v Bremach a Hamburku, a koneene i s americkYmi statistikami, ktere ovlem zaznamenfivaji Ceske pfistehovalce jen potud, pokud jsou americkYmi obeany prvni neb druhe generace.

Prakticky to znamena, ie pfislugnici stargich krajanskYch generaci podchyceni nejsou, i kdyby Ceske vedomi nepozbyli. Podle posledniho seitani z roku 1970 Lilo v USA 754.000 Ceskych a slovenskYch pfistehovalcii prvni a druhe generace, z nichi asi etvrtina se narodila ne fizemi dne g niho Ceskoslovenska, ostatni maji alespoii jednoho z rodia, kterY se narodil v Ceskoslovensku.

Z tohoto poCtu iiji dve tfetiny v gesti pfiimyslovYch statech (Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, Illinois, N. Jersey, California) a vetiinou jde o Cesk9 a slovenskY pfivod. Tradieni Ceske a farmafske staty, ktere b9valy bagtami Ceskeho iivlu, jako Texas, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Dakota jsou podle techto statistik domovem pouze 82.000 americk9ch obeann, ktefi pochazeji z Ceskoslovenska. Texas take nikdy nebyl od roku 1860-1970 statem, kam si pfistehovala nejvic Cechu. Tak podle americkYch statistik v roce 1860 bylo v Texasu 730 osob z Rakouska, v roce 1870, 780 osob z CeskYch zemi, roce 1880 2.669 lidi, v roce 1890 3.215, a v roce 1900 9.204 z odhadovan9ch 357.000 v cel9ch USA. A jestliie prave v Texasu, americans Ceskeho pilvodu uchovali si povedomi sounalelitosti se svou b9rvalou evropskou vlasti, jestliie si uchovali eeskY jazyk, chrani a peCuji o kulturu, je to s podivem. S fictou k praci bezejmenYch, kteri pfedavali mlade generaci svou hrdost na Cesky'r piivod, na chude pomery ze kterYch vy gli. A tak jako Texasane Ceskeho pfivodu se zajimaji o zemi, ke ktere maji srdcem blizko, tak i zetne odkud pochazeji 'ma zajem poznat iivot krajanii, jejich soueasnou kulturu, Ceho dosahli a Ceho hodlaji dosahnout.

Je to ostatne krasny dar k gedesatemu vyroei Ceskoslovenske socialisticke republiky. Nebot' Cegi v Americe, v Texasu nejsou, jak se basnik jednou vyjadfil suchou haluzi, ale iivYm organismem, aktivnim, einorodYm, kterY bezeporu poslouii stare vlasti stejne jako vagi nyni iii rodne zemi, Americe.

Vzponietime i na tomto symposiu dila, price, iivota davnjrch i jegte

generaci.

Antonin Robek Ceskoslovenska akademie \red.

-SPJSTAT A RESTAURANT

Where's a good restaurant?

Kde je dobra restaurace?

Where's a first-class restaurant?

Kde je prvotfidni restaurace?

Where's an inexpensive restaurant?

Kde je lacin g restaurace?

Please, reserve a table for two, Reservujte, prosim, still pro dve osoby Please, reserve a table for five Reservujte, prosim, still pro pet osob The menu, please Jidelni listek, prosim The wine-list, please VinnY listek, prosim Have you a menu in English?

Mate jidelni listek v anglietine?

Waiter, please! Pane vrchni!

I'd like some national dish Rad(a) bych nektere nfirodni jidlo What kind of a dish is thatZ Jake je to jidlo?

What kind of meat is it?

Jake je to maso?

An aperitif, please Dejte mi aperitiv, prosim hors d'oeuvre pfedkrm soup polevku main course hlavni jidlo dessert mouenik cheese s9r ice (cream) zmrzlinu black coffee Cernou kfivu beer pivo red, white wine Cervene, bile vino champagne sekt spirits destilaty plum brandy slivovici juice (fruit) gfavu mineral water mineralku soda sodovku pork vepfove smoked meat uzene venison zvefina poultry dritbei chicken kufe duck kachna goose husa hen slepice fish ryby carp kapr trout pstruh eel uhof vegetarian dish jidlo bez masa potatoes brambory dumplings knedliky maccaroni makarony spaghetti gpagety rice Salads: Sality: lettuce hlavkov9

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MST CALENDAR

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

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

dance; m/b Eric Honza. Reservations may be made at regular dances or call 773-4694 after .5, p.m. and all day Sat. and Sur)

Lodge No. 29, Taylor Saturday, Dec. 1 — Debonaires Monday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Dance — Fritz Hodde

(Dress Policy • Ladies — dresses only; Men — Ddess pants only . )

Lodge No. G, Cottonwood Friday, Nov. 30 — Social and Board of Trustees' meeting, 8 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 2 — Annual lodge meeting, 2:30 p.m., with election of officers and delegates SPJST — Lodge No. 9, Snook Sunday, Dec. 2 — Lodge meeting, 4 p.m. with installation of officers; covered dish supper at 5 and Christmas program and Santa Claus at 6:30 p.m.

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

SPJST —

Lodge No. 18, Elgin Sunday, Dec. 9— Battle Dance: Donnie Wavra & The Hi-Liters vs. Jodie Dubec Tuesday, Dec. 18 — Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Dance: The Vrazels -

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Lodge No. 24, Cyclone (Flag Hall) Saturday, Dec. 1 — Brenek-Marek wedding; music by the Casuals Saturday, Dec. 8 — Moods Wednesday, Dec. 12 — Lodge meeting Saturday, Dec. 16 — Christmas party, 4 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 22 — Debonaires Saturday, Dec. 29 — Roy Robbins Monday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve dance; m/b Jerry Haisler (Dress Regulations: Dresses and pantsuits for ttomen men; no blue jeans) – !WAIT --

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

(Dress code enforced) — SPJST —

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Lodge No. 33, BleiblervMe Sunday, Dec. 9 — Lodge meeting at 10:30 a.m.; free chicken stew to members and families, 12 noon; election of officers and delegates, 1:30 p.m.

SPJST —

Lodge No. 35, Elk Saturday, Dec. 1 — Jerry and The Melody Five Saturday, Dec. 8 — Country Combinations Sunday, Dec. 9 — Lodge meeting and yout,hs' Christmas program, 3 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 15 — Johnnie Bradshaw's Centex Playboys Saturday, Dec. 22 — The Casuals Saturday, Dec. 29 — The Country Combo Monday, Dec. 31 — Country Medallion -

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Lodge No. 38, Boyar Sunday, Dec. 9 — Lodge meeting and installation of officers Friday, Dec. 21 — Dance; music by Lee Roy Matocha SPJST — Lodge No. 39, Bryan Sunday, Dec. 9 — Lodge Christmas party, 3 p.m.; supper at 5, with a dance following the meal — SPJST — Lodge No. 44, Industry Sunday, Dec. 9 — Annual lodge meeting and election of officers, etc., 2 p.m. at the Sanford home in Industry SPJST —

Lodge No. 47, Seaton Saturday,. Dec. 1 — Joe Patek Orch.

Sunday, Dee. 2 — Lodge and YC meetings, 2 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 8 — Jerry Haisler and The Melody Five Tuesday, Dec. 11 — Choral practice 7:30 pm.

Saturday, Dec. 15 — Gilbert Kautz Tuesday, Dec. 18 — Board of Trustees' meeting, 7:3Q p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 22 — Hi-Toppers Saturday, Dec. 29 — Blue Vest Boys Tuesday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve

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Lodge No. 49, Rowena Friday, Nov. 30 — Social night, .6. p.m. Bring sandwiches, cookies Sunday, Dec. 2 — Reg. lodge meet-: ing, 2 p.m.; Christmas dinner at 12 noon. Bring vegetables, etc.• SPJST —

Lodge No. 54, West Sunday, Dec. 2 — Lodge 54's 75th anniversary celebration; dinner served at 11:30 a.m.; radio broadcast from 1:30 to 2:55 p.m.

West Beseda dancers; arid auction. Public is invited.

Sunday, Dec. 9 — Lodge meeting, =2 p. m.; election of officers/delegates and social.

— SPJST — Lodge No. 66, Waco (Linden Hall) Saturday, Dec. 1 — Blue Vest Boys Saturday, Dec. 8 — RVOS Christmas party Saturday, Dec. 15 — Lodge 66's Christmas party Saturday, Dec. 22 -- Christmas.

Dance; Blue Vest Boys Saturday, Dec. 29 — Jerry Haisler's.

Melody Five Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Dance; , Blue Vest Boys EVERY SUNDAY — GAME NIGHT, 7 p.ni, — SPJST —

Lodge No. 67, Schulenburg Sunday, Dec. 2 — Annual lodge meeting, election of officers anddelegates, 2 p.m.; lunch after, meeting — SPJST — Lodge No. 74, Lovelady Saturday, Dec. 1 — Night Time Friends Saturday, Dec. 8 — The Nite Riders.

Saturday, Dec. 15 — Country Combinations Saturday, Dec. 22 — Music MasterS Saturday, Dec. 29 — The Misfits Monday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Dance; m/b Night Time Friends GAME NIGHT EVERY THURSDAY, 7:30 P m. regular Saturday night dances are from 9 pm to 1 a.m. The lodge phone number is -544-7200.

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Lodge No. 79, Corpus Christi Saturday, Dec. 1 — Majek Orch.

Monday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Dance — Majek Orchestra

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28 Lodge No. 80, Holland Saturday, Dec. 1 — People's Choice Saturday, Dec. 8 — Debonaires Saturday, Dec. 15 — Moods Sunday, Dec. 16 — Annual lodge Christmas party Saturday. Dec. 22 — Moods Tuesday, Dec. 25 -- Christmas day dance -- The Moods Monday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve dance — The Moods — SPJST — Lodge No. 84, Dallas 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. 88, Houston Saturday, Dec. 1 — Lee Roy Matocha Friday, Dec. 7 — The Texas Brew Saturday, Dec. 8 — The Glenn Miller Band (tickets on sale now) Saturday, Dec. 15 — Donnie Wavra and The Hi Liters Friday, Dec. 21 — Nick Navarro Saturday, Dec. 22 — Ray Jurecka Friday, Dec. 28 — Telstars Saturday, Dec 29 — :Knights of Dixie 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 Sunday, Dec. 9 — Reg. monthly - lodge meeting, 1 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 14 -- Lathes' Circle Christmas dinner, 10:30 a.m.

Sunday, Dec. 16 — Lodge Christmas tree and Santa Claus, 5 p.m.

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Lodge No. 130 Dallas & Sokol Zizka Saturday, Dec. 1 — Jodie Mikula Saturday, Dec. 15 — Harold Strand Monday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Ball; Harold Strand Orchestra (Drew Code: Women — dresses, evening pantsuits Men — coats, leisure suits. shirts inside trousers: no blue leans) — SPJST

Lodge No. 133, San Antonio Stinday, Dec. 16 — Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. at 1505 S. Gevers, St. SPJST

Lodge No. 142, Houston Sunday, Dec. 2 — Lodge meeting, 1 p. m.

Friday, Dec. 21 — Christmas party and youth program, 7:30 p.m.

— SPJST — Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth Saturday, Dec. 1 — Dance; Jerry Max Lane Thursday, Dec. 20 — Christmas party Saturday, Dec. 22 — Dance; The Taste of Country Saturday, Dec. 29 — Country-Western dance Monday, Dec. 31 --- Dance: Western Sentinels

meeting, 7:30 p.m.

GAME NIGHT every Tuesday at 7:30 p M. Kitchen is open (Dress Policy: No hats, no raggy or dirty clothes, no shorts, halter tops, mid riffs or shirt tails out) — SPJST --

Lodge No. 1'78, Longview-Kilgore Saturday, Dec. 1 — Texas Pride Saturday, Dec. 8 — Westwinds Saturday, Dec. 15 -- Cajin Country Saturday, Dec. 22 — Westwinds Saturday, Dec. 29 -- Cajin Country Monday, Dec. 31 -- New Year's Eve Dance- Cajin Country FAMILY GAME NIGHTS every Friday and Saturday, 7:00 p.m_ - – SPJST

Lodge No. 180, Burleson

GAME NIGHT EACH FRIDAY. 7:30 p.m, SPJST --

Lodge No. 161, Jourdanton Sunday, Dec. 9 — Lodge meeting at Bob Wrangler Restaurant. in Pleasanton, 11:30 a.m.; election of officers — SPJST — Lodge No. 168, Jourdanton Sunday, Dec. 2 — Annual lodge meeting, election of officers; at the Evan Barta residence, 3 p.m.

— SPJST — Lodge No. 172, Pasadena Saturday, Dec. 1 — Joe Young Saturday, Dec. 15 — City Polka Boys Monday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Dance; Joe Young Orch.

Regular lodge meeting, 2nd Wednesday of each month . Dances: 9 p m to 1 aju rsday, Socials every Thu 7 p m , and on Saturdays at 2 p .m Lodge l orattor, 911 E. Shaw, Phone 472-9356 SPJST —

Lodge No. 173, Galveston Sunday, Dec. 16 — Annual meeting at 1 p.m. at 701 Ling. Bay-yu Vista. Election of officers, etc.

SPJST —

Lodge No. 177, Academy Saturday, Dec. 1 — Johnny Lyon's Nu-Notes Saturday, Dec. 8 -- Blacky and The Country Gentlemen + Jody Jay and The Silvertones Sunday, Dec. 9 -- Special benefit dance and auction for Randy Moore. Open 1 p.m. Entertainment by East Bell County Bohemian Barbecue Brass Band, 2-4; The Horizons c/w, of Cameron, 5-7; The Gentres, 3-10.

Second Wednesday each reouth — youth club meeting, 6:30 p.m.; adult

Saturday, Dec. 1 -- Heart o' Texas Road Gang Thursday, Dec. 6 -- Annual meeting, 7:30 p.m.; election of officers and delegates Saturday, Dec. 8—Texas Traditions Saturday, Dec. 15 — Jodie Jay and The Silvertones SPJST ---

Lodge No. 186, Caldwell Thursday, Dec. 13 -- Lodge meeting and Christmas social and youth activity, 7:30 p.m. at American Legion Hall, Caldwell SPJST —

Lodge No. 187, Round Rock Friday, Nov. 30=- Country Sounds Saturday, Dec. 1 — Harold Strand Sunday, Dec. 2 — Hi,-Toppers (5-9) Friday, Dec. 7 — private party Saturday, Dec. 8 — Seven Dutchmen Friday, Dec. 14 — Road Runner Saturday, Dec. 15 — Knights of Dixie Sunday, Dec. 16 — Battle Dance: Hub City Dutchmen vs. Cloverleaf Orch. (3-9 pm.)

SPJST — Lodge No. 188, Centerville Saturday, Dec. 8 — Music Masters Saturday, Dec. 15 — Country Magics Saturday, Dec. 22— Charles Ellison Saturday, Dec. 29—Heart of Texas Road Gang Monthly meetings every 3rd Sun day at 7:30 p.m.

SPJST —

Lodge No. 189, BryanCollege Station Sunday, Dec. 9 — Lodge meeting and Christmas party, 3:30 p.m. at KC ballroom; barbecue dinner, 4:30 p. m.; dance, 6 p.

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Reservations: 869-5767

Saturday, December 1st Lee Roy Matocha POLKA TIME FRIDAY, DEC. 7 — THE TEXAS BREW SATURDAY, DEC. 6,—THE GLENN MILLER ORCIL SATURDAY. DEC. 15 — DONNIE WAVRA and THE III LITERS FRIDAY, DEC. 21 — NICK NAVARRO ORM. SATURDAY, DEC. 22 — RAY JURECKA FRIDAY, DEC. 28 — THE TELSTARS SATURDAY, DEC. 29 — KNIGHTS OF DIXIE Parking area guarded by security until 1:30 a.m.

DEC. 31 — NEW YEAR'S EVE FORMAL DANCE Music by THE NICK NAVARRO ORCH.

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Saturday, December 1st

LODGE POKROK DALLAS No. 84 2625 Floyd St.

Dallas, Texas

Saturday, December 1st MUSIC BY

Country Boys Po'ka Band (Polkas. Waltzes. Country-Western & Modern)

MUSIC BY

Jodie Mikula of Ennis

DANCE TIME: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

— THE ENTIRE FAMILY IS 'WELCOME —

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

Adm. $3.00 Per Person (17 years and over), $1.50 Per Person (13 to 16 years old)

Reservations: 361-4824 or 235-4384

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