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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPIST, P. (X Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 VOLUME 67 NUMBER 50 LISPS 658480 DECEMBER 12, 1979
FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK Row time flies! It was but a short time ago, so it seems, that we breathed a sign of relief that Christmas, New Year's and the holidays were over and thought: well, it will be an entire year—a whole twelve months—before the same thing occurs and here we are, a mere two weeks away from those same days, only one year older and, probably, a little more weary. The saying that "Life begins at 40" is a well-known phrase, however, this editor has never quite figured out how that is meant; does it, very probably, not mean that life begins to flee a little faster at 40 and thereafter? It seems that way as each passing year goes by. June 22nd, a glance at the sunrise brought this thought to mind: this is the longest day of the northern hemisphere and we are in for hot weather for at least three long months until the days and nights are equal. September 22nd or so and the autumn equinox and then another long three-month period until December 22-the shortest day and the beginning of winter. Well, here we are—on the threshold of that very period! Yes, "Live for today, yesterday is gone and look forward for tomorrow," certainly is a true quotation! Maybe we are truly living a little too fast; at least it seems so when we look at the traffic on the freeways and the interstate highways and the rush and hubbub all around us. Sometimes the thought crosses our mind that we really do not take enough time out to realize the beauty (especially of Nature) around us. Just think how many hours each person spends
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When I quit this mortal shore, And mosey round this world no more Don't weep--don't sign--don't sob, I may have struck a better job! Don't go and buy a large bouquet, For which you'll find it hard to pay, Don't mope around and feel all blue-- 1 may be better off than you! Don't tell the folks I was a saint Or any old thing that I ain't. If you have jam like that to spread, Please hand it out before I'm dead! If you have roses, bless your soul, Just bring them to me now While I'm alive and well---today Don't wait until I've gone away. watching television; no wonder some people call it the "boob tube." Yes, time waits for NO ONE. ***
The other day an interesting.question was asked of yours truly: "Why is the moon 50 minutes or so later each evening in rising? We promised to print the answer. (A) Some research shows this answer: The moon moves eastward among the stars in an orbit that is a great circle. It does not cpincide with the equator. The revolution about the earth carries it forward at such a rate that it gains 12 degrees on the sun each day and. therdere, it rises on an
The 75th anniversary of the organization of Lodge Jaromir No. 54, West held Sunday, December 2nd was well-enjoyed by all according to the comments received at the lodge and reaching our office here at the Vestnik. The cooks really outdid themselves both Saturday and Sunday and deserved the many compliments made about the meal and especially Brothers John Sulak and Ted Kocian on the very tender mouth-watering barbeQue. The program was well-listened to and not too long and very ably handled by our master of ceremonies Lodge 54 financial-secretary and treasurer, Brother Bob Wright, who kept the program moving. The Dallas Czech Concert Orchestra directed by District III director, Brother Sid Pokladnik, was really enjoyed by the audience and we are indebted to the entire group for helping celebrate the occasion. There are too many to name all, however, the membership certainly appreciates every person's gift of time and efforts. The sponsors of the radio broadcast and the donors of the items for the Auction will certainly be remembered. Two tireless workers to be mentioned are, most assuredly, Sisters Mona Zahirniak and Maxine Sefcik.