Vestnik 1980 04 02

FRATERIMILI/Mv I/ a family affair

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

HUMANITY

BROTHERHOOD

Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 APRIL 2, 1980 USPS — 658480

VOLUME 68 NUMBER 14

Nfiroclni galerie s obrazarnou stareho eeskeho umeni.

National Gallery of Historical Paintings In Czechoslovakia

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

OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SLAVONIC BENEVOLENT ORDER OF THE STATE OF TEXAS EDITOR - R.J. SEFCIK P.O. BOX 85, WEST, TEXAS 76691 RES. 1204 N. DAVIS STREET Res.: [817] 826-5989 — Office: 826-3312 PUBLISHERS: CECLIOSLOVAK PUB. CO ., WEST, TEXAS SUBSCRIPTION RATE: MCLENNAN COUNTY $6.00; OUTSIDE COUNTY TEXAS] - 56.50; OUTSIDE TEXAS - $7.00; HAWAII. ALASKA AND FOREIGN - $9.00.

SUPREME LODGE SPJST 520 N. Main St. -- Temple, Tx 76501 Phone: AC 817 773-1575 P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 NICK A. MORRIS, President Res. 985.2378 BERNARD M. GEBALA, Vice President — .Res. 778-3872 LEONARD MIKESKA, Secy.-Treas.

Res. 778-3720 JERRY MIKULAS, JR., Financial Secretary — Res: 773-2950 R.B. LESIKAR, Legal Adviser P.O. Box 248 Temple, Texas 76501 Telephone [AC 817] 773-2171 LIBRARY, ARCHIVES, MUSEUM Otto Hanus, Curator Res: 773.5294 — Office: 773-1575 DIRECTORS JOHN A. KUBENA, Dist. I Res.: AC713 968-3937 P.O. Box 308, La Grange 78945 HENRY VITEK, Dist. II AC 512; 859-2549 FAL Sox 6T, `ranger 776530 CYRILL [SID] POKLADNIK, Dist. ID—AC 214; 741-1874 [Office] Res. 824-8072 2924 Elm St., Dallas 75226 STANLEY BROZ, 1)Ist. IV AC 915; 442-3271, Low*, Tx 76855 LOUIS HANUS, Dist. V AC 713; 862-6866 [Res.] 2525 West T.C. Jester Blvd.

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From The Editor Your editor is continually receiving correspondence from various sources requesting that we publicize very many and assorted events; we try to do the best we can, however, of course, SPJST material and contents pertaining to our Society have No. 1 preference. A true fraternalist and a person who hopes to please all indeed, finds it difficult to refuse some requests and yet, at times, must do so. We hope our members and, especially our readers will understand what is meant by these lines. This year is 1980, an election year and, naturally, much mail arrives daily, however, this is also SPJST convention year and so we have to dwell on the priority of the Society's business.

We have received some copy, already, for the convention issue and we appreciate your cooperation and, again, ask you to take notice of what is printed below: You are also reminded, AGAIN, that we need some of your copies and pictures for our Convention Issue to be published during the week of our convention in June. We will be crowded for time so please get the material to us as soon as possible! We will appreciate it very much.

In our next issue, we will have the SL officers' and standing convention committee reports - the April 9th issue; please save it! You may wish to refer to it as time goes by and, because of that, we are getting as much copy into this issue as possible.

You will find the names of the sales representatives of some districts listed under "Producers In 1979" in the inside of the Vestnik and, on the back page, per the SL Insurance Department's request, we are printing the names, addresses, telephone numbers and lodge numbers of those sales representatives who attended their respective sales seminars, in their area.

Attend your seminars!

We have been requested about the appearances of the Moravanka Brass Band from Brno, Czechoslovakia. These are the dates and locations we have confirmations of at the present time. You may wish to save this schedule. Many of our members are looking forward to their appearances and tour:

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Wednesday, April 2, 1980 Thursday, April 24 -- Fort Worth Eagle Mountain Center Friday, Apr. 25 -- Seaton Star Hall Saturday, April 26 -- West Fraternal Auditorium Sunday, April 27 -- East Bernard Riverside Hall Tuesday, April 29 -- Hallettsville KC Hall Wednesday, April 30 -- Houston Lodge No. 88 Thursday, May 1 -- Victoria Com nity Center Friday, May 2 -- Round Rock Lodge No: 87 Saturday and Sunday, May 3 and 4 -Dallas (Advance tickets will be $8.50)

Reunions MAZAC REUNION The third annual family reunion for the descendants will be held Sunday, April 13th, 1980 at the VFW Hall at Circleville, five miles north of Taylor on Highway 95. A covered dish meal will be served at 12 noon.

SUPREME LODGE

*** Happy Easter to all.

NEWSBRIEFS Mrs. Celia Janske has returned home from All Saint's Hospital, Ft. Worth.

She is a member of SPJST Lodge No. 180, Burleson.

Yvonne Carol Jansen, 25, an Austin school teacher, died Sunday, March 23rd, as a result of a motorcycle accident near Thrall in Williamson County. She was a passenger on a motorcycle driven by her fiance who, at last report, was in good condition at Johns Community Hospital in Taylor. Miss Jansen was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Jansen of the Taylor community and a member of Lodge 29, Taylor. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, 25 March, from the Condra Funeral Chapel in Taylor, with burial in the Taylor City Cemetery. - NAM *** Eddie Noack, 78, passed away in Bryan on Sunday, March 23rd. Funeral services were held from the Memorial Funeral Chapel in Bryan, with burial in the Rockdale Cemetery. SL President Nick Morris officiated at both services. Bro. Noack was a resident of Rockdale for many years, and although he was a social member in Lodge 39, Bryan, he was a longtime ardent supporter and believer in the SPJST and what it stands for. NAM'

Pledge of Allegiance "I pledge allegiance •to the Flag of tha United States of America and to. the Republic for which It stands, of Nation, under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all."

FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE

Bonnie Pavlas NEW SALES REPRESENTATIVE Bonnie Pavlas has recently been appointed as a Sales Representative for Lodge 54 in West. Bonnie has been a member of the SPJST for 10 years. Mrs. Pavlas has been trained in helping you or your family with your insurance needs. If you live in the West area, give her a call at 817-826-3124 and she will be happy to be of assistance to you.

Fraternally, Bernard M. Gebala Vice President

DISTRICT NO. 1 PRODUCERS FOR 1979 NAME Daniel Schaefer Jacquelyn Wakefield Willie Gloyna Vada Allen Wanetta Moeckel Virginia McEachern Mildred Horak Curtis Beard Melvin Skrabanek Lillie Mikeska Martha Trcalek Rudolph Matejka Annie Mae Marek Mollie Ewell Edwin Shupak Miroslav Petrusek E.R. Jakubik Donnie Victorick Frank Rychlik Allen Stepan Gladys Zimmerhanzel John Kubena Frieda Bednar Doris Eckermann Clint Luksa David Storm Cecil Dickson J.J. Hribek Arno Zwerneman James Faust Claudia Novosad Franklin Shenkir Dorothy Oltmann R.C. Junek Jerry Stepan Betty Suehs Betty Zwerneman D.A. Juren J.C. Spacek, Sr. Lad Cmajdalka Willie Schovajsa Edwin Kamas Ernest Wentrcek Joe Novosad John Bravenec Ed Vavra Albin Horak, Jr.

LODGE 141 188 17 188 141 188 13 188 17 33 17 39 13 169 68 44 9 9 17 33 38 1 169 179 7 189 94 38 13' 39 189 47 179 9 38 17 13 51 106 1 433 68 189 189 39 14 13

DISTRICT NO. 2 PRODUCERS FOR 1979 NAME Chester Shmoldas Ladis Navratil Ray Woytek Willie Dusek Clifton Martinets Katherine Bedrich Albin Machu Norma Andel Lyman Larson Anna Hejl

LODGE 74 87 .187 177 80 72 29 24, 187 48

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4 Louis Driska Charlsie Svetlik L.J. Zatopek Janelle Mogonye Frank Klinkovsky Norma Cavanaugh Dorothy Massey Marcia Sulak Amelia Pokorny Frank Skala, Jr. Carol Garrett Frank Janak Emily Stuteville Michael Kaiser Willie Kohutek Cheryl Melson Emil Hejl Lillie Mikulas Jerry Valchar Lillian Hrynyk Wilbert C. Ramm Charles Noack Raymond Prasatik Ruby Bolton E.J. Geistman Henry Vitek Curtis Hawk Kie Kwasnica John B. Hejl Vallie Zavodny Milton Zavodny Daniel Marek Ben Mikolaj Mary Svoboda Frances Bartek Wallace Bartek Jeanette PeterSon Anton Moti Carol Chervenka Jerry Tomastik Hubert Barcuch John Barabas Louis Koslovsky Sidonia Svoboda Edward Gaida Alice Banning Mildred Jezicek Melvin Steger Dorothy Chervenka Ricky Benner John Plasek Lillian Mikulec Bobby Wuensche Louise Zavodny Franklin Martinec A.L. Boudny , Dan Balusek Eugene Haisler Poris Svoboda

177 15 87 18 47 20 177 174 29 89 187 155 47 29 47 74 47 47 87 182 177 155 155 47 24 20 177 182 155 47 24 174 29 74 87 87 18 47 24 177 48 80 89 15 20 47 155 29 87 80 89 72 48 24 24 29 47, 24 24

Ben Jarma James Harris Henry Skrabanek James Pavlicek Joe Krivanek Johnnie Krajca Emil Hanus Bernard Hlavaty E.E. Holub Eugene Havran Kathy Smajstrla Dennis Barabas Ejnil Petr Johnnie Gaidusek Ernest Haskovec Leroy Hampton Jerry Janek Frances McBride Angeline West Mydell Grochoske Paul Hagar Larry Trojacek Ruby Pavelka Edward Mazanec Bob Wright John Murphy Darlene Engelke Ervin Pustejovsky A.M. Vrla Frank S. Kofnovec John Mynar Jeanie Mason Dorothy Moore Daniel Roznovsky Bob A. Betik Eugene Hablinski VValtraud H. Steele Kenneth Krivanek Jerry Chudej Jos. Holasek Inez Greenlees Daniel Nors Raymond Volcik Jerry Milan Alvin Schuetz Adolf Honza Willie Helona Mary Laznovsky Betty Alvis Ruth Krizan Martin Zapletal Roy Mozingo Alvin Nesuda Edmund Marek John Boylan, Jr. Otto Hanus Johnnie Krizan Norbert Mikulec Stanley Vrla James Locke DISTRICT M PRODUCERS Lawrence 'Laznovsky FOR 1979 Christopher Spence LODGE Mary Hejny NAME 178 Hugo Kocian 92 Albert Kubala 154 Mary Renfro 66 Jeanette Smith

84 DISTRICT V PRODUCERS FOR 1979 178 130 NAME LODGE 66 Della Kadlecek 88 92 J.M. Skrabanek 139 25 Helen Hegwood 88 66 Mildred Holeman 88 183 Evelyn Mikeska 88 142 35 Sidon Tumis 183 139 Helen Filipp 180 ! Birdie Hilsher 88 180 88 Patsy Baca .84 88 Agnes Lesak' 66 172 Vlasta Machann 25 88 Louis Hanus 180 Alvin Sefcik 173 180 Tillie Helmcamp 88 25 John Hilsher 88 66 Georgia Lostak 91 180 Frances Olexa 88 84 Jerome Ermis 88 25 Bessie Franek 175 35 88 Edna Wehring 66 Glenn McKay 170 54 Lillia Mae Peter 172 92 88 Melvin Post 66 88 Pearl Hanka 54 T.H. Lostak 139 130 Franklin Bravenec 88 66 Jerry Prochazka 65 162 6 Geraldine Kucera 154 170 C.H. Reininger 66 Anna Klander 181 112 183 Ludvik Surovec 183 88 Frank Dolezal 178 E.E. Cameron 170 178 Emil Gaydosik 42 92 88 Arnold Spencer 81 135 Charlie Matcek 36 Leroy Kamas 81 183 176 Patricia Daughtrey 66 Helen Bryson 175 66 Alvin Melnar 142 154 Milady Walenta 114 142 6 Robert Kieschnick 88 25 Lillian Finn 6 Lowrina Lindemann 88 88 135 John Pech 178 Lydia Hendrick 88 81 6 Edwin Susan 25 Jerry Vojacek 156 178 Orville Simons 88 25 88 Louise Kadlecek 54 156 Cleo Leibham 130 66 6 130 130 66 135 66 Being friendlY 5

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Wednesday, April 2, 1980

LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX Dear Members and Friends: At our last meeting President Claude Flippen called the meeting to order at 2:05 p.m.

There were thirty-seven members present. We had the roll call of officers and ten were present and three absent.

The minutes were read from our last meeting by our secretary, Sister Olga Nimtz. They were approved as read.

We had our treasurer's report given

by Sister Mildred Horak and our financial report was given by Sister Magdelene Iselt; both reports were approved as read.

We discussed about who to send to compete for 'Miss SPJST' at the District I spring meeting on April 27th in New Tabor; the two chosen were Patti Tydlacka and Donita Leyva.

While no further business to discuss, we had the drawing for door prizes, and the meeting was then adjourned.

Fraternally, Donita Leyva Reporter -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 28, EAST BERNARD Dear Members: In our March meeting, held on the 2nd, the usual reports were given and accepted. A brief history of the lodge was given in commemoration of the 82nd anniversary of its charter. The membership present voted to change the April meeting from the first Sunday to the second Sunday. A rough outline was given by the secretary of changes that are proposed in the operation of the lodge and the delegates will have to vote on.

The door prize was won by A.J. "Tony" Kelner.

The "Kaffee Klatsch", after the meeting, was enjoyed as much as could be with the cold weather and all. This was one day we could not get the hall warm enough, all this winter. It was just plain blue cold. The lodge tooted the bill for some of the sandwiches. Sisters Brdecka, Janik, Luquette and Nezval

added to the fair. Brs. A.J. Kelner and Lupik donated money.

LODGE NO. 38, KOVAR

The April meeting will be held on the 13th, instead of the usual first Sunday, which is the 6th and is Easter Sunday.

The meeting will start at 2 p.m. C.S.T. and "The Gathering of the Clan", so to speak, as always, will take place after the meeting. Coffee, conversation, and what have you will be served.

Dear Members: Just a few lines to give you a rundown on a few of the coming events. Since we haven't had very much attendance at our meetings lately, the same officers were drafted for another year. The dates of our activities are as follows: The May meeting is scheduled for May 11th with a luncheon in the plans.

June meeting is set for the first Sunday, June 1st, because the SPJST Convention starts on the second Sunday, June 8th.

Thursday, July 3rd, the first big dance is scheduled with Lee Roy Matocha. It depends on how much support we get if we can keep on having Lee Roy to play for us.

It is not too early to be thinking about our annual fund-raising supper; the time will be here before you know it, so get started on those projects for the auction and let's have a better and bigger day at Kovar than we've ever had before.

In July our lodge meeting will be held on the 13th.

Sunday, August 17th (Third Sunday) is the date of another lodge meeting because of Smithville Church bazaar. I will be out of nurses' school by this meeting. I am sorry I am so slow to let you know that SPJST Lodge No. 38 at Kovar is still alive.

Fraternally, Vaida Sulak Reporter

The agenda for the April meeting will cover such items as changes in state by-laws, assistance for the aged and infirmed m6nbers, the District VI meeting on the 20th and the usual reports.

This being a convention year and changes in lodge operations (state-wide) being almost a certainty, the convention delegates, who are your representatives, would like to know what changes, if any, you, as members, want. Remember, if you do not put any input there will be no output in your behalf and you will be like "the little boy" who lost his money on the way to the candy store. He was on the outside looking in and crying; now, if you want to know what is going on, attend the meetings, especially these next three.

With things as they are in this country, at this time, there may be changes that will not only effect you but your policy and premium refund, so it behooves you to take part in your lodge to piotect yourself.

An item brought to my attention, by our financial secretary, Br. Anton Kelner, Jr., is the lack of correct addresses for our lodge members who have paid-up policies. Those of you who fit in this category and have moved recently (within the last two years or so) please let Br. Kelner know your new address. Send it to him at Rt. 1, Box 98, East Bernard, Texas 77435. One such person, we are looking for, is Jeannine F. Touchton.

Last known address was 11382 Hartley Rd., Houston, Texas 77016. Anyone who knows this person and/or the location of this person, please notify the financial secretary at the Rt. I address. He has a premium refund check, he is holding, for her. The premium refund checks are the prime reason we need a current address on all of our members. Remember, dear members, you are the only ones who can let us know where you are. Our "Crystal Ball" broke years ago and our E.S.P. is not tiring on all eight, so help us out!!!

To the faithful few --- See you on the 13th.

Fraternally, Joseph D. Nezval President

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LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Members: SPJST Lodge No. 66 held its meeting Sunday, March 23rd with President West presiding.

The flags were presented by Larry Brett; and Randy Nors.

Terry Orsag sang "America" and also recited the pledge of allegiance with the members, followed by the lodge motto.

Terry is the granddaughter of Brother and Sister Ray Orsag. Thank you, Terry; you were just great.

Judy Bibb of Waco was our visitor and we were glad to have you. We hope you will come back again.

In roll call, all officers were present.

The February minutes were read by Sister Bonnie Pruitt. They were approved as read.

President West had everyone to stand in silent prayer for the father of Brother Benito Leos, who passed away the past week. We express our sympathy to Brother Leos and the family on the loss of their loved one.

In correspondence, Sister Engelke read a letter from Brother Albert Banik that

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6 the 5 cents per member of District III are due. It was voted that these dues be paid.

Sister Engelke also read a letter from Sister Sharon Herring thanking everyone who has saved the empty cigarette packages and cartons for the Girl Scouts in Elm Mott. They are sending them to help defray expenses for three children, who are on a kidney dialysis machine.

Sister Herring explained how they were used and what they plan to do to help others. Please save all these empty packages of any brand of cigarettes and empty cartons for this group. They are doing a wonderful job. The youth club is collecting them so you can bring them to the club.

Brother Ed Mazanec had Sister Engelke to read the minutes of the Board of Trustees' meeting held Wednesday night, March 6th.

New members accepted in March are Michael Scott Cunningham, Allison J. Nixon, Crystale Rae Donley, Milford Leslie Behringer, (additional insurance), Wanda Lou Davis, Jennifer Lynn Davis, Johnny Cole Neal, Jim Bob Reed, `William L. Warren (additional insurance), Clarence Ray Nichols, Ronald D. Neaumann (additional insurance), and Millie M. Korenek also additional insurance.

Transfers to Lodge No. 66 from Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood are: Linda Svacek, L.A. Hykel and Estelle Hykel. Welcome to Lodge No. 66!

Health ComMittee Report: Sister Agnes Mazanec had sent get-well cards to Brother Charlie Mueller, Sister Lucille Hykel, Brother Joe Gaidusek and Brother Frank Miller.

Congratulations to Brother and Sister Joseph Janecka, who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary March 22nd.

May they have many more.

Congratulations to Brother and Sister Danny Cunningham on the arrival of a baby boy.

The new revised Rules and Regulations were discussed so they could be approved by the members. One item came up for more discussion. The members wished to have a more clarified and specific wording on this item before it-was voted on. After discussion it was voted and passed on.

Sister Parma gave the youth club' report. The club had gone bowling and would have an Easter egg hunt after the meeting. There was some money left over from the $75 to purchase items for the Easter hunt, so the club donated it to the Easter Seals.

Brother George Shilling, chairman of the Entertainment Committee, said there would be cold cuts, chips and cold beverages served after the Easter hunt.

Door prize winner was Brother Ray Orsag.

Members celebrating birthdays in March are: Sisters Matilda Hanus, Anna Vernetti, Angelina West, Dorothy Warren, Katherine Warren, Brothers Batt Vernetti and David Talley. Happy birthday to each of you. The cake was brought by Larry Brem.

The children really had a good time hunting all those Easter goodies and prizes. The weather was nice in the afternoon. They really found a lot of goodies. The food was delicious and we wish to thank the ladies for all those delicious pastries. The social was also nice and I am sure everyone had a wonderful time visiting, playing cards and dominoes.

The next meeting will be held Sunday, April 20th, at 2:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Annie Harius English Reporter -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY

Dear Members and Guests: The Music Masters (the title they well deserve) had entertained our dancing fans: members and guests both amounted to a very good attendance. I did not stay long because I helped out in the ticket booth to see that the people coming in, being a long line waiting to be admitted moved as fast as possible in order that the waiting line would be as short as possible. I left there at 10 o'clock and, by calling Sister Hazel Smith this morning, she informed me that everybody had a good time and the turnout was very successful.

Again, by being at the ticket booth admitting members and guests in, we had four new guests who were at our lodge for the first time, and think of it, they were here from Latexo which is only a few miles from our lodge, and there was another one here for the first time.

We are proud of you members who invite new people and are telling them about our SPJST. As you know, our game night social is every Thursday night, starting at 7:30 p.m. We have all sizes of roller skates for all the kids who come to skate free; also all the popcorn you eat is free. Members, invite your friends so they can also enjoy themselves.

We have our regular monthly meeting every second Monday night at 7:30 p.m.; our next meeting will be held April 14th.

All new applicants for membership are voted into the lodge. It really would be nice to have all the new applicants present at that meeting, but it is not

necessary to be present, however, it would be better if you could. We need all the members if possible to be present at our regular lodge meeting because that is the way you will learn more about our SPJST. Until next time...

Fraternally, Chester Shmoldas -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON

Dear Members: I don't know what happened to my letter of March 19 in the Vestnik; I could not find it. I mailed the letter, as usual, (very seldom on Tuesday) on Monday and the mailman picked it up, but I guess it got misplaced somewhere and arrived at the destination late. It did that once before. I just want you to know that I wasn't lazy.

The dance for Friday, March 21st, with the Telstars, by error, was not advertised in our monthly bulletin, which is mailed to our members, and, on request, to guests every month. To our surprise the dance was well-attended. The Hosting Committee for the night was Larry Johnson in the box and helping him was his spouse, Charlene, and friends Mr. Claud and Margerette Miller and, of course, Vice-Chairman Bennie Kocich was there both nights, Friday and Saturday. The dance with the Pateks Saturday also was very well-attended.

There are many out of town guests who will follow the Pateks anywhere. Hosting this dance were A.J. Stayton in charge and wife, Marie, with Georgie and Gene Barcak helping.

Again, we have a happy and proud pair of grandparents in John and Bessie Vasula; this is their third grandchild and a boy out of the three: grandson Jason Scott born to happy parents, Jerry and Marelyn McClellan February 19th in the Northwest Memorial Hospital and tipped the scale at 7 lbs. and 6 ozs. and measured 21 inches at birth. Jerry and Marelyn (Vasula) McClellan have two lovely daughters and both are happy with the new addition to their family.

Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. C.E. McClellan welcomed their sixth grandchild with open arms. Congratulations to both proud grandparents and parents.

We extend our sincere sympathy to our devoted Sister Mary Schenburn in the passing away of her brother, Mr. Sidney Frugia, age 77, who passed away March 14. 1980 in Titus County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held Monday, March 17 in Bates-CooperWeems Funeral Home with interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mr. Frugia served, five times, as Past Master of the

Wednesday, April 2, 1980 Masonic Lodge and four times as Past Patron of the Eastern Star. Surviving him are his wife, Jessie Frugia; one daughter, Bertha A. Gale of Clarksville, Tx.; two sons, Melvin of Payson, Ariz. and Sidney James of Venice, La.; eleven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren; three sisters, Azema Richard of Lake Charles, La., Mary Schenburn of Houston, and Eula Mae Bailey of Matagorda, Tx. Sincere sympathy to the surviving family.

Bring all your offspring to the annual Easter egg hunt April 5th at 2:30 p.m.

An Easter Bonnet contest will be held, so get busy and start on this project and have your own invention; it surely will be fun.

Remember there is a Saturday night dance every week, besides some Friday night dances and all are entertained with very good music. Come out and meet new friends.

"Moravanka" will be at Lodge 88 April 30th; that is on a Wednesday. Reserve your tickets in advance and you will save: In advance $8.50; at the door that night $11.00; entertainment from 8 to 12 p.m.

Friday, April 18th advance ticket sale starts for the Big Dance Sound of the one and only Ed Gerlach Orchestra to play for you. Make reservations early and get your favorite table for these two special dances.

Rehearsals are in progress for the forthcoming English play "Hot Water" this is a comedy and good entertainment to spend a Sunday afternoon. All the parts are in reliable hands and a special performance is assured. The actors and the directors are confident to please.

While I am here with you, let me remind you of the Birthday Club Card Party which always takes place each first Wednesday of every month. This coming Card Party will be Wednesday, April 2nd from 9 a.m. till? depends on how long you can stay. At noon"a delicious lunch is served.

I just talked to Brother Ed Kadlecek on the telephone; he is confined in St. Luke's Hospital over a week now for a general check-up for several reasons, he is in Room 2126. We all miss you Ed, so don't stay too long. We're thinking of you, get well quick!

Fraternally, Frances Olexa

ELGIN LODGE OFFICERS AND GUEST—L, to R: Vice President Floyd Fella, District II Director Henry Vitek [guest], President Leslie Gustafson. Seated is Secretary Belva Alexander. [Photos submitted by Sister Jeanette Peterson] -

-SPJSTLODGE NO. 18, ELGIN

Dear Members and Friends: It was a delight to see so many faces at our monthly meeting!

Youth Leader Dale Kessel further discussed the May Fete, which will be

Lodge No. 18 Resolution Committee consist of Brother and Sister Albert Mikulencak. [We were unable to process the third pictured—Editor.]

Saturday, May 10th, with Jodie Dubec providing the music. May Fete Queen will be Lisa Keeling, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Michael Keeling. Deborah Kubicek, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Kubicek will be our Tiny Tot Queen. More information will be furnished by our youth leader.

Have you tried collecting aluminum cans? Sister Albina Mogonye has been taking care of our aluminum cans over a year and the income she has collected is astounding. "Aunt Albina" we're all grateful.

A few additional repairs have been made to our lodge home with the wood stripping around the dance floor replaced. Many thanks to Arthur Johnson, Oscar Heigren, F.L. Meyer and Lodge 18 President Leslie Gustafson.

As you drive by our Lodge 18 Home, you may have noticed that additional trees have been planted. Our thanks go to Brother and Sister Albert and Ann

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8 Mikulencak for being instrumental in planting these additional seventeen (17) trees. Besides being very active in our, lodge and also serving on the Resolution Committee, they find time to travel through the European countries. Their experiences abroad are interesting to hear about.

We were very delighted to have District II director, Brother Henry Vitek, visit with us. Please return soon.

Fraternally, Jeanette C. Peterson Reporter Lodge Jan Zizka No. 18, Elgin -SPJSTLODGE NO. 133, SAN ANTONIO Dear Members and Friends: San Antonio Lodge No. 133 held their regular monthly meeting at the hall located at 1505 S. Gevers St. Meeting was convened by President Emil Matula leading the membership in the Pledge of Allegiance.

The minutes of the last meeting were read and accepted; so was the treasurer's report. It was reported that Sister Marta Harbort was now at home (after being in the hospital for some time) also Sister Marie Blanar has been transferred from the hospital to the Normandy Nursing Home located on Rice Rd. Pres. Matula reported on the progress of the coming convention. He also reminded the members of the District 7, meeting at Corpus Christi on March 23.

The members agreed to pay anyone's expenses for gas and oil to go to the meeting.

The Convention Brochure Committee is now in process of setting up the rough draft of the brochure; there will be no more ads accepted.

San Antonio Lodge No. 133 is looking forward to the coming Convention with a lot of enthusiasm and will do everything within their capability to make it a successful convention.

Fraternally, Dominic Netek Sr. -SPJSTLODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH Dear Members and Friends: Just a note, due to the District III meeting falling on our meeting date, we will have our next meeting Sunday, April 20th, at 3 p.m. Remember the change!

Our spaghetti dinner on the 16th of March was enjoyed by three hundred members and guests. A big thank you to Sister Mary Renfro for all her good cooking. She hated to miss the Sales Representatives' Banquet on the same

day, but the dinner wouldn't be right without her; also, thanks to all who helped and brought pastries.

Remember our Easter picnic at Tirk's Farm. If you need any information, you may call 624-8631 or 237-1500.

We extend our congratulations to Frank and Sister Kathy Turner who were wed Sunday, March 16th. Kathy has been a member since the age of 2 years and is the daughter of Brother Al and Sister Doris Mobley. Her grandfather ryas the late Brother Fred Merlick.

We extend our sincere sympathy to Brother Rubin Jenkins and family on the loss of his brother.

We also want to extend our heartfelt sympathy to Brother Dan and Sister Jeanette Telesko and family on the loss of their father, George Telesko.

Congratulations go to Sister Donna Steinman Parker who was promoted to assistant vice president of the First National Bank. Donna has been going up right along; keep up the good work!

We know Brother Don and Sister Rose Steinman are very proud of their daughter.

Jerry Max Lane will be back April 19th for a country-western dance, and the Moravanka on April 24th, from 8 to 12 p.m. Contact Sister Jeanie Mason, 624-8631 or 2319 Loving Avenue, Fort Worth, Tx. 76106. Enclose a self-addressed and stamped envelope for mail order.

So until...Keep Smiling!

Fraternally, Mary Pavey Reporter -SPJSTLODGE NO. 186, CALDWELL Dear Members: Please advise that Lodge No. 186 of Caldwell will hold its lodge and youth club meetings at the Senior Citizens' Center in Caldwell at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 13th.

Special attention is called to the fact that a domino tournament and social party will follow the meeting.

Refreshments will be sold. The social party will begin at 3 p.m.

Fraternally, Helen Jurica Secretary -SPJSTLODGE NO. 183, MID-CITIES Dear Members: Sunday, March 16th, the SPJST Sales Representatives of District III were honored with a banquet in recognition of their sales' efforts.

The banquet was held in Dallas at Lodge No. 84 and consisted of a "happy hour", delicious dinner and a short meeting. After the meeting, the sales representatives were presented awards in appreciation for their contribution in securing new members through their insurance sales.

Sales representatives and their wives from Lodge No. 183, Mid-Cities, who enjoyed this special occasion, included Bernard and Betty Hlavaty and Daniel and Mary Ann Roznovsky. Other sales representatives from Lodge No. 183, who were not present but were given special recognition, were Bob Betik, Inez Greenlees, and Gene Havran. On behalf of all the membership, I want to extend congratulations to each of you and wish you continued success with your sales.

The monthly lodge meeting will be held Sunday, April 13th, at 2 p.m. at the Arlington Downs Townhouse Clubhouse in Arlington on Westview Terrace just off Fielder Road. See you then.

Fraternally, Betty Hlavaty Reporter -SPJSTLODGE NO. 172, PASADENA Dear Members: The regular meeting of Lodge No. 172 was called to order by 1st Vice President Albert Risinger.

Second Vice President Margie Nelms led the pledge to the United States flag.

A moment of silent tribute in respect to all dear departed members was held.

In the absence of Secretary Vlasta Machann, who is in the hospital, President Victor Peter had appointed Mary Green as the recording secretary.

Sister Green read the minutes of the last regular meeting. They were approved as read.

Financial Secretary Lillia Mae Peter gave the financial report.

Treasurer Tennie Coffman read the report for the period ending February, 1980.

Sister Klechka followed with the kitchen report.

Albert Risinger gave the Entertainment 1 Committee report.

Joe IC/lachann, chairman of the Board of Trustees, gave a report on the social to be held April 25th, with a dinner and dance for the benefit of the members; but guests are invited, and will be expected' to pay for their dinner, a free dance will follow. The music will be provided by the!

Vaneks from Victoria. Cards will be sent' out with more details.

First Vice President Albert Risingeti gave a report on District V meeting held March 9th at Lodge No. 88 in HoustonJ

Wednesday, April 2, 1980 Joe Machann had a guest speaker, Kathy Grundy, activity director of the Blalock Nursing Home. She thanked Lodge No. 172 for all the nice things the lodge has done for them.

Sister Edna Voldan reported that get-well cards were sent out and that there will be a dance at the KC Hall for the Faith Memorial Nursing Center. All proceeds will go to Ronald McDonald's house.

The second speaker was Carl Tucker, secretary and treasurer of KC in Pasadena.

Following the guest speakers, a drawing was held and the first name drawn was Ronald W. Spray, who was absent; second name drawn was J.B. Jackson, who was also absent. The $300 prize, and another prize which will increase to $75, will be drawn at the next regular meeting of Lodge No. 172 on April 9th at 7:30 p.m., located at 911 E. Shaw in Pasadena.

E.C. Baker moved that the meeting be adjourned; it was seconded by Brother Malek. The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.

Fraternally, Margie Nelms 2nd Vice Pres.-Rep.

INSTALLED OFFICERS OF LODGE NO. 155, AUSTIN.--L to R: Secretary Raymond Prasatik, Vice President Lillie Hejl, Reporter Marianna Wood, President Laverne Heji, and Treasurer John B. Hejl. Brother Jerry J. Mikulas, Jr., SL Financial Secretary of Temple, installed the officers. [Photos submitted by Sister Marianna Wood]

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DISTRICT V MEETING AT LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON March 9, 1980

LODGE NO. 155, AUSTIN

Dear Members: Lodge No. 155 in Austin, celebrated their 45th Anniversary March 9th, 1980 with a social at the River Oaks Estates Clubhouse.

The lodge was organized in March, 1935 in the home of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Heji, Sr.; two of the charter members were present at the social, they are: Sister Lillie K. Hejl and Brother Raymond Prasatik.

We were honored with the presence of Mr. Jerry Mikulas. Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Henry Vitek, and Mr. and Mrs. Lad Zatopek.

Some of the special events of the day were installation of local lodge officers by Brother Vitek, District II director; Brother Jerry Mikulas, SL Financial Secretary, presenting 50-year SPJST membership pins to Sister Bertha Machu and Brother Raymond Prasatik.

Refreshments, music and fellowship were enjoyed by all Our April meeting will be held April 13th.

Fraternally, Marianna Wood Reporter

Brother Jerry Mikulas of the SPJST Home Office [right] congratulated and presented the 50-year membership pins on behalf of the Society to Sister Bertha Machu and Brother Raymond Prasatik during the Anniversary Celebration of Lodge 155.

The meeting was held at Houston Lodge No. 88, March 9th, 1980.

President Norval Crossman convened the meeting at 11:20 a.m. with Dennis Veselka for District V, and Lynn Ptlughaupt for Lodge No. 88 presenting the colors and leading in the pledge of allegiance.

Sister Mildred Holeman, president of Lodge No. 88, extended a warm welcome to the Supreme Lodge officers, District V officers, sisters, brothers and guests.

District V 1st Vice President Alvin Sefcik thanked Lodge No. 88 for hosting the meeting.

District V President Norval Crossman announced that the tribute to our deceased members would be changed to after lunch due to technical difficulty.

Also that all the tickets had to be turned in during the day.

We recessed for lunch at 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Lodge No. 88 Concert Orchestra entertained with their beautiful music during this period.

The meeting reconvened at 1 p.m.

President Crossman complimented the orchestra for their fine performance.

Sister Pearl Hanka read all the names of the deceased members of the past year.

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President Norval Crossman explained why we had that big project because the District V was "broke," and the District V Youth Club had to bail us out by lending us $225. The project was undertaken by Brother Crossman, his wife, Frances, and Brother Louis Hanus.

Endless hours were spent on this endeavor, but with all the wonderful cooperation by most of the lodges, it proved a big success. Brother Crossman said that he would not have the final total today, but promised to send the results to all the District V lodges, also there will be a Hospitality Room at the Convention

by District V for the District V delegates.

Brother Crossman estimated an approxi­ mate gross figure of $4, 700 from the tickets. He said there would be an approximate figure of $600 to $700 expenses incurred during the project.

First Vice President Alvin Sefcik commented on how nice it is to work with all the officers.

Second Vice President Victor Peter stated how impressed he is with all the delegates meeting together at Lodge No. 88 and how much enthusiasm is shown at these meetings. He also announced that on March 17th, the delegates would again meet and would have a pot-luck supper before the meeting.

HONORED GUESTS WITH·LODGE NO. 155 Officers attending their lodge's 45th Treasurer Tommie Lostak gave his Anolversary' on March 9th ln Austin. Seated, L to R: Laverne Hejl, Marianna Wood, Ullle Hejl. Standing, L to R: District II Director Henry Vitek of Granger, SL · report: $114.14 in District V Fund, and $108.53 in the Youth Fund. After his Financial .~tary Jerry J. Mikulas, Jr. of Temple, John B. Hejl, Raymond report, the Auditing Committee picked ~. and District II Sales Representative Lad Zatopek of Temple. up the books.

A letter from Mark W ahlberg, who was· District V Sales Representative Evelyn Lodge President Mildred Holeman then presented the memorial service with a our regular flagbearer and guide, was Mikeska said that out of 18 lodges, 17 most inspiring reading, with Sister read by his grandfather, Nerval lodges wrote insurance. The top sales Marian Kadlecek providing the music.

Crossman. He is in school in Waco and people are: J.M. Skrabanek, Della DYC Richard Wahlberg presented his unable to keep his position as above Kadlecek, Sidon Tumis and Patsy Baca. candidate, Margie Barcak, for 'Miss stated. His letter is attached to the Total applications written was 713 with SPJST' of our District V. Her speech was minutes. $5,119,500 insurance. Our quota for superb, having impressivebeauty, just as President Norval Crossman and 1st 1980 is $4,400,000. Evelyn's report, she is such a charming young lady.

Vice President Alvin Sefcik appointed being quite lengthy, has been attached to the following members on the Auditing the minutes.

First Vice President Alvin Sefcik expressed how honored we are to have Committee: Viola Cox, Charlie Matcek DYC Richard Wahlberg gave his and Johnnie Valusek , and on the report. He commented on the super Supreme Lodge President Nick Morris and wife, Dorothy, with us today, also Balloting Committee: Ed Zalmanek, crowd in attendance. He explained their Eugene Veselka and Jerry Prochazka. our Editor Rudy Sefcik and son, Terry. trip to camp last summer and saved $275 Due to lack of time, the reading of the of which Treasurer Tommie Lostak Second Vice President Victor Peter introduced Texas State Representative of minutes from the October 14, 1979 borrowed $225. He encouraged adult District No. 82, John Wh'itrnlire. meeting in Danbury were dispensed leadership, so we can have a youth club with; the minutes had been published in for each lodge in the district. He also Secretary Pearl Hanka called the roll 9f the Vestnik. announced that Lodge No. 88 swimming lodges of District V, with 15 out of i8 We recessed for 15 minutes and then pool will be open to all the youth in lodges represented. the District V reports were given: . District V at the same price as the youth District V Director Louis Hanus gave District V Director Louis Hanus stated of Lodge No. 88. Margie Barcak is our recognition to all lodge presidents, and that plaques should be given to people District V 'Miss SPJST' and will be an District V present and past presidents who put so much time in their respective excellent.representative for our district. and presented a framed plaque to each duties. He complimented the Supreme August 8 through 11 will be District V present.

Lodge officers as being very capable. He camp at Val Verde. His report was President Crossman read the names of also asked the officers, past and present · lengthy and, therefore, will be attached all the SO-year members, also recognized District V, and lodge presidents to have to the minutes. all the District V delegates to the June their pictures taken after the meeting District V Rest Homes Director Herbert Convention in San Antonio. adjourned.

Nowotny reported on our rest home in

Wednesday, April 2, 1980 Needville as follows: A report from administrator, Mr. Marx, that all 58 beds are occupied, bills are all paid, and they have a surplus, which was a very favorable report.

Our honorable, SL President Nick Morris. brought greetings from all the Supreme Lodge officers. He remarked that our money-making project was a good thing. He complimented our director, Louis Hanus, as very capable.

The highlights from 1979are: Mortuary premiums collected were up 5.48 percent; income investment was up 8.45 percent; a total of 3,099 certificates for $20,331,752 in life insurance. He complimented the hard and diligent work on the part of our sales representatives throughout the state.

Brother Morris said the only real measure of a company' s growth is for the year 1979 we had a net gain of 522 members and a net increase in insurance issued of. $8,818,751. These two figures are down from the previous year, but attributed that to inflation.

He asked the question, "Are you really involved?" He gave the two facets to insurance sales, namely, Home Office and the local lodge leadership, and Marketing (actual sales). He also spoke on the 8 percent refund to lodges, Premium refunds, District V Youth Fund, Camp Fund allocation, District General Expense Fund, new lodges chartered, new lodge buildings, and 1980 convention. He told the delegates not to make up their minds as yet, as we do not know as yet, what we will do.

Editor Rudy Sefcik expressed best regards from Maxine and Bubba. They were unable to attend due to their lodge meeting that Sunday. Brother Rudy brought his oldest son, Terry; what a fine young man! He also complimented our fine District V meeting. He closed with a poem: "Now I Lay Me Down To Rest," etc.

Sister Viola Cox made a motion, seconded by Larry Pflughaupt, to accept the audit report.

Treasurer Tommie Lostak, who had made a motion at the Danbury meeting to assess all members S cents to raise money for the district, and then was tabled, withdrew his motion.

Election of officers was next in order.

All officers were elected by acclamation as follows: President • Norval Crossman 1st Vice Pres. - Alvin Sefcik 2nd Vice Pres. • Victor Peter Secretary - Pearl Hanka Treasurer · Tommie Lostak DYC • Richard Wahlberg Assist. DYC - Dan Berry Flagbearer - Dennis Veselka

11 The officers were then installed by SL President Nick Morris. · The youth club officers of District V are as follows: President · John Fugate (88) Secretary - Debbie Wehring (88) Junior Reporter · Craig Dobesh (88) Teen Reporter· Dennis Veselka (142) It was reported tht 259 adults and 30 youth members had signed the register.

There was no response to the site of our meeting in October.

We adjourned at 4:3S·p.m. A dance followed from S to 9 p.m. with Ray Jurecka playing.

Fraternally, Pearl Hanka Secretary P.S. Take Pride, we do, in District V!

This is to remind all to wear the Choral Club dress, men and ladies, for the picture.

Come, let us sing together again; let us remain strong.

Sincerely, Dorothy Morris Reporter -SPJST-

LADIES' CIRCLE, LODGEN0.92,FT. WORTH

Dear Members and Friends: Spring arrived officially today, flowers are beginning to bloom and trees are budding; however, we are having some terrible March winds.

We had a very nice March meeting with about 60 present including the visitors, -SPJSTAngie Polasek and Mary Pavey. We had SPJST LODGENO 47 SEATON two new members, Katherine Smith and CHORAL CLUB Evelyn Svacek.

We sang "Happy Birthday" to several Dear Readers: members. I am very sorry that I did not At our Tuesday evening rehearsal, we get all the names but I do hope all of you prepared for the Senior Citizens who had a birthday in March will have program at Buckholts. Annie Jakubec many more. selected a variety of songs beforehand, It was reported that Sister Frances and we practiced with the thought of JorwarŠki was back in the hospital. We pleasing the general audience who will wish her a speedy recovery. We stood in attend. Annie played the piano for us. silence a minute in respect to the memory The singing went well for the of our departed friend and my brother, thirty-five members present; there was Joe Koci. We wish to extend our most a strong representation of our -men sincere sympathy to his wife, Flora. singers. Our club sings and sound President Julia Dueser reminded us of better with their added strength. the trip to Fairfield, Texas, June 19th.

All of us welcomed Henry Janacek Everyone who is going should be at the and his wife Helen who helped him over National Hall at 7:30 in the morning. A his health inconvenience back. He will bus provided by the Texas Electric Co. accompany our singing Friday at· will pick us up at that time; also, the Buckholts since his accordion is due company will giveus our lunch. We must back. have at least 38 people going. There will At the business meeting, which be ng charge for this trip. . followed, we had the report on our Sister Evelyn Svacek won the door' formal picture taking. The photogra­ prize. pher will be at Seaton Star Hall at 8 A delicious lunch was served by the p.m. Tuesday, April 8th. We need to be hostesses. Our next meeting will be April there at the usual 7:30 time. All who 10th; Officer Kirkpatrick from the Fort have their dues paid for this year are to Worth Police Department will talk to us be included. Those who do not have the on how to protect ourselves against: Choral dress may also be in the picture.

"Rape".

Please come.

The hostesses will be Sisters Mary When ready, the picture will be Tesar, Marie Prill, Mary Ann Krivanek, presented to the lodge to be hung in the Mary Sladona, Bernadette Svacina, and archives room. This is a special place Jennie Kroll as paying Hostess. Let's all with remembrances of past achieve­ plan to be there to join in the fellowship ments and milestones in its develop­ and fun. ment.

Fraternally, Spring picnic plans will be discussed Mary Palachek at a future meeting and so will dates Reporter for singing at Temple area resthomes.

Our club thanks Adeline Kohutek's help in making the arrangements with Mrs. Criswell in Buckholts. Lillian Kosarek did the "leg work" for the formal picture; we thank her, also.

Wednesday, April 2, 1980 Needville as follows: A report from administrator. Mr. Marx, that all 58 beds are occupied. bills are all paid, and they have a surplus, which was a very favorable report.

Our honorable, SL President Nick Morris, brought greetings from all the Supreme Lodge officers. He remarked that our money-making project was a good thing. He complimented our director, Louis Hanus, as very capable.

The highlights from 1979 are Mortuary premiums collected were up 5.48 percent; income investment was up 8.45 percent; a total of 3,099 certificates for $20,331,752 in life insurance. He complimented the hard and diligent work on the part of our sales representatives throughout the state.

Brother Morris said the only real measure of a company's growth is for the year 1979 we had a net gain of 522 members and a net increase in insurance issued of $8,818,751. These two figures are down from the previous year but attributed that to inflation.

He asked the question, Are you really involved?" He gave the two facets to insurance sales, namely, Home Office and the local lodge leadership, and Marketing (actual sales). He also spoke on the 8 percent refund• to lodges, Premium refunds, District V Youth Fund, Camp Fund allocation, District General Expense Fund, new lodges chartered, new lodge buildings, and 1980 convention. He told the delegates not to make up their minds as yet, as we do not know as yet, what we will do.

Editor Rudy Sefcik expressed best regards from Maxine and I3ubba. They were unable to attend due to their lodge meeting that Sunday. Brother Rudy brought his oldest son, Terry; what a fine young man! He also complimented our fine District V meeting. He closed with a poem Now I Lay Me Down To Rest," etc.

Sister Viola Cox made a motion, seconded by Larry Pflughaupt, to accept the audit report.

Treasurer Tommie Lostak, who had made a motion at the Danbury meeting to assess all members 5 cents to raise money for the district, and then was tabled, withdrew his motion.

Election of officers was next in order.

All officers were elected by acclamation as follows: President - Norval Crossman 1st Vice Pres. - Alvin Sefcik 2nd Vice Pres. - Victor Peter Secretary - Pearl Hanka Treasurer = Tommie Lostak DYC - Richard Wahlberg Assist. DYC - Dan Berry Flagbearer - Dennis Veselka

11 The officers were then installed by SL President Nick Morris.

• The youth club officers of District V are as follows: President - John Fugate (88) Secretary - Debbie Wehring (88) Junior Reporter - Craig Dobesh (88) Teen Reporter - Dennis Veselka (142) It was reported tht 259 adults and 30 youth members had signed the register.

There was no response to the site of our meeting in October.

We adjourned at 4:35 p.m. A dance followed from 5 to 9 p.m. with Ray Jurecka playing.

Fraternally, Pearl Hanka Secretary P.S. Take Pride, we do, in Dis ic V! ---SPJST -

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CHORAL CLUB Dear Readers: At our Tuesday evening rehearsal, we prepared for the Senior Citizens program at Buckholts. Annie Jakubec selected a variety of songs beforehand, and we practiced with the thought of pleasing the general audience who will attend. Annie played the piano for us.

The singing went well for the thirty-five members present there was a strong representation of our •men singers. Our club sings and sound better with their added strength.

All of us welcomed Henry Janacek and his wife Helen who helped him over his health inconvenience back. He will accompany our singing Friday, at Buckholts since his accordion is due back.

At the business meeting, which followed, we had the report on our formal picture taking. The photographer will be at Seaton Star Hall at 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 8th. We need to be there at the usual 7:30 time. All who have their dues paid for this year are to be included. Those who do not have the Choral dress may also be in the picture.

Please come.

When ready, the picture will be presented to the lodge to be hung in the archives room. This is a special place with remembrances of past achievements and milestones in its development.

Spring picnic plans will be discussed at a future meeting and so will dates for singing at Temple area resthomes.

Our club thanks Adeline Kohutek's help in making the arrangements with Mrs. Criswell in Buckholts. Lillian Kosarek did the "leg work" for the formal picture; we thank her, also.

This is to remind all to wear the Choral Club dress, men and ladies, for the picture.

Come, let us sing together again; let us remain strong.

Sincerely, Dorothy Morris Reporter --SPJST-

LADIES' CIRCLE, LODGE NO. 92, FT. WORTH Dear Members and Friends: Spring arrived officially today, flowers are beginning to bloom and trees are budding; however, we are having some terrible March winds.

We had a very nice March meeting with about 60 present including the visitors, Angie Polasek and Mary Pavey. We had two new members, Katherine Smith and Evelyn Svacek.

We sang "Happy Birthday" to several members. I am very sorry that I did not get all the names but I do hope all of you who had a birthday in March will have many more.

It was reported that Sister Frances Jorwarski was back in the hospital. We wish her a speedy recovery. We stood in silence a minute in respect to the memory of our departed friend and my brother, Joe Koci. We wish to extend our most sincere sympathy to his wife, Flora.

President Julia Dueser reminded us of the trip to Fairfield, Texas, June 19th.

Everyone who is going should be at the National Hall at 7:30 in the morning. A bus provided by the Texas Electric Co. will pick us up at that time; also, the company will give us our lunch. We must have at least 38 people going. There will be no charge for this trip.

Sister Evelyn Svacek won the doo• prize.

A delicious lunch was served by the hostesses. Our next meeting will be April 10th; Officer Kirkpatrick from the Fort Worth Police Department will talk to us on how to protect ourselves against: "Rape".

The hostesses will be Sisters Mary Tesar, Marie Prill, Mary Ann Krivanek, Mary Sladona, Bernadette Svacina, and Jennie Kroll as paying Hostess. Let's all plan to be there to join in the fellowship and fun.

Fraternally, Mary Palachek Reporter

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Wednesday, April 2, 1980 Response· 1st Vice President Paul Hagar Approval of fall District III minutes Introduction of SL officers and guests by 1st Vice Pres. Paul Hagar Youth excused for youth meeting Recognition of SO-year members by 2nd Vice Pres. Henry Breitkreutz, Sr. Tribute to deceased members by 2nd Vice Pres. Henry Breitkreutz, Sr. Reading of correspondence by Secretary Charlotte Banik 12:00 to 1 :30 •· Lunch Roast beef with brown gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, cole slaw, coffee or tea, cake squares.

Adult: $2.75; small plate: $1.75 Miss SPJST contest Roll call of lodges District Ill officers' reports-v­ Treasurer Albert Banik Auditing Committee report District III director=Sid Pokladnik Rest Homes director ·• Sid Pokladnik Youth Counselor •· Ed Kamas By-Laws Committee •• Jerry Milan Publication Committee •• Ed Mazanec, Sr. Vestnik Editor •• Rudy Sefcik Supreme Lodge report Unfinished Business Rules and Regulations Committee report New Business Nominating Committee Report Selection of host lodge for fall meeting Announcements Installation of officers Adjournment by new president.

Fraternally, Charlotte Banik District III Secretary

ROUNDROCK HOSTSDISTRICTII MEETING MARCH 16, 1980

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INSTALLEDDISTRICTII OFFICERS---Seated, L to R: Assistant Youth Counselor Norma Cavanaugh, Treasurer Vera Roepke, Secretary Mary Dubec, Youth Cóunselor Frank Klinkovsky. Standing, L to R: SL Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska, who did the Installation ceremony, 2nd Vice President Ray Woytek, 1st Vice President Ronnie Rieger, President D.I. Bohac, Flagbearers Ronald Man: and , ,; Randy Manley. [Photos by Editor]

District II Sales Representative Lad Zatopek gave the highlights of the sales production for the past year.

Reads: He assumes the president's office in the event of the incapacity, absence, resignation of death of the president.

Should read: He assumes the president's office in the event of. the incapacity, absence, resignation or death of the president. (This was a typographical error.)

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LODGE NO. 32, VICTORIA

Two Groups of members t,om Seaton and Granger Lodges are e~oying the fellowship at the District III meetlng at Lodge No. 187.

LODGEN0.187,ROUNDROCK Friday, May 2, from 8 to 12 p.m., the "Moravanka" nineteen-member orch­ estra from Czechoslovakia will present a concert and dance in our Starlite Ballroom. Tickets are now on sale, $8.50 in advance and $11.00 at the door, and may be obtained at the lodge hall or by mailing check along with self-addressed envelope to Ray Woytek, P.O. Box 777,

Round Rock, Texas 78664. Please make check payable to SPJST Lodge No. 187 ..

Although we are not allowed to make reservations for this event, we will open at 6 p.m. that evening to állow everyone time to find a good seat before the concert starts. You don't want to miss this entertainment-vif you heard them before you will want to hear them again!

Fraternally, Ray Woytek

District II Director Henry Vitek presented his respective report to the membership of his district.

DISTRICT Ill SPRING MEETING April 13, 1980 Host Lodge No. 35, Elk Agenda 10:00-11:00 a.m. •· Registration 11 :00 ·· Call to order · Pres. Wanda Petr Presentation of colors · Flagbearer Steven Stanislav We lcome v- Henry Breitkreutz, Sr., president of host lodge

The SPJST Lodge No. 32 of Victoria is selling tickets for the Moravanka Ensemble performance. A nineteen­ member group, the Moravanka hails from Czechoslovakia; they will be playing traditional brass polka music that our Czech ancestors played in years past. This is the second tour of the Moravanka in the United States, and it is indeed fortunate that this ensemble will be appearing in the area. Mrs. Ella Arnold (512-573-2330) and Mrs. Henrietta Vanek (512-578-2687) from Victoria are in charge of selling advance tickets. The Moravanka is appearing May 1, at the Victoria Community Center. The Moravanka will be performing in 9 or 10 locations in Texas, with 35 concert dances across the United States.

Fraternally, Henrietta Vanek

Brother Raymond Holubec of Granger is a faithful SPJST worker.

Sister Ruby Bolton serves on the Publication Committee and her report was also presented at the meeting ln Round Rock.

PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE DISTRICT ill RULES AND REGULATIONS Section 3. Duties of the President: (b) He shall appoint whatever committee necessary for the benefit of the district or the Society.

Change to: He shall appoint the majority number of members whatever committee necessary for the benefit of the district or the Society.

Section 4. Duties of the First Vice President:

Section 6. Duties·of the Secretary: (a) The secretary maintains accurate minutes of all deliberations in all meetings, prepares correspondence for the meeting and submits reports of the district meetings to the Vestnik for publication 30 days after the meetings.

Change to: (a) The secretary maintains accurate minutes of all deliberations ia all meetings, prepares correspondence for the meeting and submits reports of the district meetings to the Vestnik for publication 30 days before and after the meetings.

Section 7. Duties of the Treasurer: (b) He shall notify all lodges in the district of the dues (of S cents per each insured member who has attained the age of 16 years) six weeks prior to spring district meeting. If not received before the meeting, he shall again notify the' 'Iodges to bring·the dues to the next meeting.

Change to: He shall notify all lodges in the district of the dues (of S cents per each insured member who has attained the age of 16 years) six weeks prior to fall district meeting. If not received before the meeting, he shall again notify the lodges to bring the dues to the next meeting.

Wednesday, April 2, 1980 Response - 1st Vice President Paul Hagar Approval of fall District III minutes Introduction of SL officers and guests by 1st Vice Pres. Paul Hagar Youth excused for youth meeting Recognition of 50-year members by 2nd Vice Pres. Henry Breitkreutz, Sr. Tribute to deceased members by 2nd Vice Pres. Henry Breitkreutz, Sr. Reading of correspondence by Secretary Charlotte Banik 12:00 to 1:30 -- Lunch Roast beef with brown gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, cole slaw, coffee or tea, cake squares.

Adult: $2.75; small plate: $1.75 Miss SPJST contest Roll call of lodges District III officers' reports-Treasurer Albert Banik Auditing Committee report District III director—Sid Pokiadnik Rest Homes director -- Sid Pokladnik Youth Counselor -- Ed Kamas By-Laws Committee -- Jerry Milan Publication Committee -- Ed Mazanec, Sr. Vestnik Editor -- Rudy Sefcik Supreme Lodge report Unfinished Business Rules and Regulations Committee report New Business Nominating Committee Report Selection of host lodge for fall meeting Announcements Installation of officers Adjournment by new president.

Fraternally, Charlotte Banik District III Secretary

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District II Sales Representative Lad Zatopck gave the highlights of the sales production for the past year.

Reads: He assumes the president's office in the event of the incapacity, absence, resignation of death of the president.

Should read: He assumes the president's office in the event of the incapacity, absence, resignation or death of the president. (This was a typographical error.)

-SPJST-

LODGE NO. 32, VICTORIA

The SPJST Lodge No. 32 of Victoria is selling tickets for the Moravanka Ensemble performance. A nineteenmember group, the Moravanka hails from Czechoslovakia; they will be playing traditional brass polka music that our Czech ancestors played in years past. This is the second tour of the Moravanka in the United States, and it is indeed fortunate that this ensemble will be appearing in the area. Mrs. Ella Arnold (512-573-2330) and Mrs. Henrietta Vanek (512-578-2687) from Victoria are in charge of selling advance tickets. The Moravanka is appearing May 1, at the Victoria Community Center. The Moravanka will be performing in 9 or 10 locations in Texas, with 35 concert dances across the United States.

Fraternally, Henrietta Vanek

Brother Raymond Holubec of Granger Is a faithful SPJST worker.

Sister Ruby Bolton serves on the Publication Committee and her report was also presented at the meeting in Round Rock.

PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE DISTRICT III RULES AND REGULATIONS Section 3. Duties of the President: (b) He shall appoint whatever committee necessary for the benefit of the district or the Society.

Change to: He shall appoint the majority number of members whatever committee necessary for the benefit of the district or the Society.

Section 4. Duties of the First Vice President:

Section 6. Duties of the Secretary: (a) The secretary maintains accurate minutes of all deliberations in all meetings, prepares correspondence for the meeting and submits reports of the district meetings to the Vestnik for publication 30 days after the meetings.

Change to: (a) The secretary maintains accurate minutes of all deliberations in all meetings, prepareS correspondence for the meeting and submits reports of the district meetings to the Vestnik for publication 30 days before and after the meetings.

Section 7. Duties of the Treasurer: (b) He shall notify all lodges in the district of the dues (of 5 cents per each insured member who has attained the age of 16 years) six weeks prior to spring district meeting. If not received before the meeting, he shall again notify the' lodges to bring the dues to the next meeting.

Change to: He shall notify all lodges in the district of the dues (of 5 cents per each insured member who has attained the age of 16 years) six weeks prior to fall district meeting. If not received before the meeting, he shall again notify the lodges to bring the dues to the next meeting.

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The Moravanka Ensemble of Brno, Czechoslovakia.

Articles VII. Dues: Section 2. Dues shall be payable before the regular spring meeting.

Change to: Dues shall be payable before the regular fall meeting.

Articles IX. Monies: Section 5. (New article) Reads: District youth counselor shall award monies to the State King andko State Queen ($75 each) and State Duke and/or State Duchess ($15 each) representing District III. Change to: The district shall award monies to the State King and/or State Queen ($75 each) and State Duke andlor State Duchess ($15 each) representing District III. Rules and Regulations Committee: Albert Banik, chairman (35) Robert Dobecka (6) Maxine Sefcik (54) LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Brothers and Sisters: We also are fortunate to have the Mora.-anka Brass Band -id Brno, Czechoslovakia schedule an elngagement at Seaton Star Hall, Friday, April 25th • from 8 to 12. Tickets are now being sold by the president, Brother Jerry Pechal and by some lodge members who are helping promote the sale of tickets. If you wish to have tickets, live out-of-town and do not come to our dances, send a check and self-addressed envelope to Jerry Pechal, Route 3, Box 275, Temple, Tx. 76501 to cover your order. Tickets are $8.50 per person in advance and $11

the night of the dance at the door. As stated, tickets will be sold at Saturday dances, so come to any dance and buy your tickets for this special occasion. If you have not heard this band, you will want to do so. And if you have, you know you are in for a treat, again. Here's hoping you will be present at Seaton Star Hall. Friday, April 25th.

Fraternally, Mrs. Dorothy Pechal Reporter -SPJST -

Leo Kaufmann SPJST MEMBER RECEIVES HONOR An SPJST member, Leo E. Kaufmann of Lodge No. 47, Seaton, has been named to Who's Who Among Students in American Jr. Colleges.

Leo, a sophomore attends New Mexico Junior College in Hobbs, New Mexico and will graduate in May this year with an Associate degree in Arts.

His parents are Melba Lee Hayden of Tatum, New Mexico and Leon B. Kaufmann of Houston, Texas.

BULLETIN BOARD District Meetings The District I spring meeting will be held Sunday, April 27, 1980, at Lodge No. 17, New Tabor.

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• III ,spring meeting The District will be held Sunday, April 13, 1980, at the host lodge, SPJST Lodge No. 35, in Elk, Texas • • The District IV spring meeting will be held Sunday, April 27, 1980. at the VP'W Hall in Seymour.

The District VI sprang meeting •will be held Sunday, April 20th, at the KJT Hall in Oanado• Lodge No. 138, Oanado, will be hosting the meeting.

— SPJST — THE AMERICAN CREED I believe in the United States of America as a Government of the People, by the people, for the people; whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed; a. democracy in a republic, a sovereign Nation of many sovereign States; a perfect Union one and Inseparable; established upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice, and humanity for Which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes.

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

— spJST —

Wednesday, April 2, 1980

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ALL FOR ONE — Four of The Five Brisketeers from Spring Branch hold their third place trophy in front of the homemade cooker they used to win in the Houston Bar-

beque Cookoff. Left to right, the prize-winning chefs are George Hilger, Harold Schultz, Frank Spitzenberger and C.L. Buck. (Phut° by Wayne Rumble)

Brisketeers taste rodeo victory

By WAYNE RUMBLE Correspondent The first week of the rodeo was a joyous occasion for the "Five Brisketers" from Spring Branch as they savored their third place victory in the Houston Barbeque Cookoff.

Longtime friends Frank Spitzenberger, Harold Schultz, George Hilger, C.L. Buck and Charles Smith accepted their trophy on Feb. 23 in ceremonies held at the Astrodome.

"We feel real good about it," Buck commented. "This year's winners had tried for four straight years, while we got third place first time out."

"We've been cooking together just for fun for sometime," Spitzenberger explained, "and this year we decided to see just how good we really are."

With 154 contestants traveling from as far away as Canada, the Brisketeers know now they must be pretty good. Their effort was sponb the Ra mor and Blue Ribbon

packiz.g companies, but Schultz said, "It is the technique, not necessarily the quality of the meat which determines a winner."

"Tenderness and taste are a must," he continued. "To achieve that you must put in a lot of time and energy."

For the cookoff, contestants must cook at least 10 pounds of any meat of their choice. They are judged on a scale of one to 10 and cannot fire up their barbeque pits before 6 p.m. on Saturday.

Mayor Jim McConn and Oiler Coach Bum Phillips were among the judges, who taste all entrees before deciding on first, second and third place winners. While many competitors didn't begin cooking until Sunday morning, the Brisketeers' meat simmered 22 hours, something they considered a factor in their fine performance.

Another important element is their unique cooker, designed by Schultz. At first lance, t e a .arition a

be something from the movie "Star Wars". A closer look reveals an apparatus of thoughtful design.

"We built it for $1.54," Spitzenberger boasted. "Everyone we know chipped in something and we assembled it ourselves."

The basting sauce usectby the team was created through a joint effort and, is, of course, "top secret". However, Hilger would say they utilized "everything in the kitchen cabinet."

This year the men cooked two separate briskets, one to enter and one to feed their hungry fans.

The Brisketeers seem to be a great team who couldn't be happier if they had, won a bronze medal in the Olympics. They are fired up by their success and looking forward to funtre competition, especially next year's Houston BarbequeCookoff.

And they'll be ready. As Spitzenberger said, "Next , year we're

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District IV Sunday, July 27 — Youth Achievement Day (More details later) Sunday, July 28 — YAD at Senior Citizens Recreation Bldg., Seymour August 13-18--- Camp with District I, at Camp Val Verde * * District VI April 20 -- District VI meeting and Miss SPJST contest at the KJT Hall in Ganado June 23-26 — District VI camp at Bastrop State Park July 20 — District VI YAD at the Community Center, 2905 E. North, in Victoria - SPJST

SPJST Presents Check To Temple Junior College In Support Of Czech Language Classes. SL President Nick A. Morris, right, is shown presenting the SPJST's annual contribution to TJC President Dr. Marvin Felder in support of Czech language instruction at Temple Junior College while SL Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska looks on The SPJST has supported this Czech language instruction at TJC ever since it has been taught by that institution, in addition to financial support to all'those institutions in Texas teaching the Czech language.

CZECH VISITS ACC CZECH CLASS. Throughout Texas, the United States, and elsewhere, it may be rather common for one's father-in-law to visit; however, when he is from Czechoslovakia and visits you in Texas, it's really something!

Such was the situation recently when Vladimir Opravil visited the family of his son-in-law, Radomir Skacel, ACC's Conversational Czech instructor.

Mr. Skacel brought his father-in-law to class with him last week at ACC. The visit was further enhanced by the presence of former Czech instructor William Souchek and his wife, Alice.

Mr. Souchek is currently teaching at the University of Houston.

Students in the ACC Czech class brought kolache and coffee for the special occasion. According to Olga Measels, ACC Czech student and member of the Czech Club, ritnwas very refreshing to have Mr. Opravil visit with us. We even got some of our fornrer students to come and meet him. It was a proud Radomir Skacel who introduced his father-in-law to our group." *** The Supreme Lodge, SPJST, recently sent its 1979 and 1980 contributions to Alvin Community College in support of the Czech language instruction at that school. - NAM

From The District Youth Counselors DISTRICT II YOUTH COUNSELOR

Dear Readers: The District II spring meeting was held at Lodge No. 187, Round Rock-with a small attendance on a rainy Sunday. The meeting and all went as scheduled and all of the people attending were very alert and seemed to enjoy themselves.

The 'Miss SPJST' contest was also a little on the weak side because the girls seemed to back out the last few days. We Youth Activity Calendar had three contestants. They were Donna Steger, Pam Steger and pebbie April 19-20 — State Youth Leaders' Marburger. The winner was Debbie Marburger from Lodge No. 20, Granger, Retreat at Camp Val Verde and she will be the 'Miss SPJST' Aogust 24 — State YAD at Temple contestant who will go to the convention June to represent District II. September 27 — State Royalty at in Congratulations to you Debbie, Donna Lodge No. 187, Round Rock and Pam; all of you did a great job, and the members of District II thank all of you girls for taking time from your busy DISTRICT I _school work to enter this contest. Thank April 27 — District I Spring Meetyou again for competing. ing and Miss SPJST Contest, I would like to thank Sister Ella Woytek Lodge 17, New Tabor and her husband, Ray, for getting the June 22 — District I YAD; Knights judges for this contest. Thanks again Of COlumbus Hall in Brenham and, to the judges, we also thank you for August 13-16 -- Camp, at Val Veraccepting to be a judge for our contest. de, with District IV We certainly did appreciate it.

Many thanks to all the members of • 311 Lodge No. 187, Round Rock for the District III hospitality, the use of their fabulous new April 13 — District III meeting at hall and especially all of the cakes and Lodge No. 35, Elk, and Miss SPJST other pastries that they served the members at no extra cost. Thanks for contest June 29 — District III YAD at being such good hosts.

We also wish to thank the youth leaders Lodge No. 180, Burleson August 2-5 — District III Camp .t and the parents for encouraging our youth to participate in the 'Miss SPJST' Camp Val Verde * * contest.

YOUTH SECTION

Wednesday, April 2, 1980 The next item is the youth leaders' seminar on April 19th and 20th at Camp Val Verde. We certainly hope many of you leaders, assistants, plus spouses may attend this two-day training.

Our Youth Achievement Day will be held July 13th at Lodge No. 24 in Cyclone and camp will begin July 26 until August 1st at Camp Val Verde. Please keep these dates on your calendar.

The rain we received was nice but we could still use some more because it is getting pretty dry. Best wishes to all!

Fraternally, Frank Klinkovsky, DYC

Letters From The Youth LODGE NO. 73, SEYMOUR We met Sunday, March 2nd. President Barbara Carnahan said, that the high school would have a dance March 22nd.

The little youngsters decided to have a skating party on the_ 23rd, at the Bomarton Schoolhouse. After deciding that, we played games.

Fftternally, Shannon Blankenship Treasurer (3-18-80) -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 48, BEYERSVILLE

Dear Members and Friends, Our meeting was held Sunday, March 2nd, at 4 p.m. It was called to order by President Billy Pfeiffer.

The old business was that nearly everyone from the youth club went skating.

We had two new things to discuss: The first one was if everyone would like to start having door prizes. The second was that we would like to have a wiener roast sometime in April.

Our next meeting will be held Sunday, March 30th, at 4 p.m. We will have an Easter egg hunt. I hope to see you all there.

Fraternally, Ginger Wuensche (14) Secretary (3-19-80) - SPJSTLODGE NO. 178, LONGVIEW

Dear Members: On Sunday, March 16th, Lodge No. 178 Youth Club had its regular meeting.

We recited the pledge of allegiance, then under new business we discussed selling candy bars. Afterward we had refreshments.

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Later on we had an Easter egg hunt, there were prizes and candy. One of the boys won a dollar. It was fun, even if it was somewhat muddy.

Fraternally yours, Judie Paluch (11) (3-20-80) ---SPJST-

LODGE NO.6, COTTONWOOD Dear Readers, We elected our officers. They are: President--Deneria Perez, Vice President--Theresa Dobecka, Secretary--Darrell Uptmor, Reporter--Terry Hykel, Historian--Lanette Hykel.

Serving on the committees are: Karen Hykel--entertainment, Tammie Mynar--refreshments, Delores Dobecka--sunshine, Theresa Dobecka--telephone, and Lillian Perez--photography.

LODGE NO. 117, ROBSTOWN Dear Readers, The Robstown Youth Club has been very busy.

March 8th, the youth club members and adults attended the "Sound of Music" at the Harbor Playhouse.

March 15th, we had planned to have our monthly meeting and spring outing at Hazel Bazemore Park, but it rained and we had to have it at the Scout Hut. Everyone had a good time. Mr. Foerster roasted hot dogs for all of us.

March 16th, I attended the adult lodge meeting which was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hrncir.

March 23rd, I made plans to attend the District VII meeting, which was held at Lodge No. 79, Corpus Christi.

Fraternally, Donald Marek (8) (3-24-80)

Fraternally, Terry Hykel (3-24-80)

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LODGE NO.6, COTTONWOOD -SPJST-

LODGE NO.6, COTTONWOOD

Dear Readers, We will have our Easter program at our next meeting March 30th. We had our Easter program at the rest home last week. They are always real glad to see us. We gave them Easter baskets.

Dear Readers, The District III meeting will be held April 13th at Lodge No. 35 in Elk. A 'Miss SPJST' contest will also be held.

Youth Achievement Day will be held June 29th at Lodge No. 180 in Burleson.

Our queen will be Lillian Perez, King Bobby Hykel, Duke Andy Grmela and Duchess Lori Grmela.

Fraternally, Lanette Hykel (3-24-80)

(3-24-80) -SPJST-

Fraternally, Karen Hykel Treasurer -SPJST-

DISTRICT V YOUTH CLUB

LODGE NO.6, COTTONWOOD

Dear Members, The District V meeting was held March 9 at Lodge No. 88 of Houston.

Mr. Wahlberg conducted the youth club meeting in the youth room. He announced that the District V Youth would hold a picnic on May 3rd for all District V Youth.

The elections of new District V Youth officers were held and they are as follows: President - John Fugate, Secretary - Debbie Wehring, Junior Reporter - Craig Dobesh, Teen Reporter - Dennis Veselka. Door prizes went to Debbie Barcak, Debbie Wehring, Jeff Barcak and Karen Jochen.

Dear Readers, Our meeting was held March 2nd with a good attendance.

We had a kite contest. The winners were Darrell Uptrnor, Karen Hykel, Lanette Hykel, Damon Perez, Theresa Dobecka, and Delores Dobecka. Karen and Lanette Hykel, both won in two contests.

Fraternally, Robert Hyke (3-24-80)

Fraternally Dennis Veselka (16) District Teen Reporter (3-22-80)

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LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Dear Vestnik Readers, The Taiton SPJST Youth Club will hold its monthly meeting Sunday, April 13th, at 2:30 p.m.. at the Taiton Community Center. The meeting will be held one

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week later due to Easter falling on the first Sunday of the month. We will have an Easter egg hunt; if weather permits, it will be a fun-day.

I hope everyone has a very happy Easter and may the bunny bring you a lot of goodies!

Fraternally, Michelle Srubar (11) (3-36-80)

`MISS SPJST' CONTEST HELD AT DISTRICT H MEETING AT LODGE NO. 187, ROUND ROCK, MARCH 16, 1980

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LODGE NO. 66, WACO

Dear Members, Our monthly meeting was held Sunday, March 23rd at 2 p.m. The meeting was called to order and the minutes from the previous meeting were read.

Roll call was then called. There was one visitor, Anna Nors.

Larry Brem brought the birthday cake for this month.

We are to donate $10 to Easter Seals.

The youth club meeting is being changed for Tuesday, April 15th at 6:30 p.m. After the meeting we will go bowling at TSTI. The door prize winners were Janice Stanislav, $2 and Lanette Nors, $1.

District III meeting will be held April 13th at Elk. Keep saving Dr. Pepper caps, Campbell soup labels, cigarette packages and aluminum cans.

I wish each and everyone of you a very happy Easter.

Fraternally yours, Lanette Nors (11) (3-27-80)

District II 'Miss SPJST' Candidate Participants• 4, to R: Donna Steger [29], Debbie Marburger [20], and Pam Steger also of Lodge No. 29, Taylor. [Photos by Editor]

LODGE NO. 179, WARRENTON

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Dear Readers, LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX Dear Members and Friends: At our last meeting President Patti Tydlacka called the meeting to order.

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

Melinda Wilson, our District I youth counselor, came to talk with us about the `Miss SPJST' contest at the District I spring meeting, Youth Achievement Day and about camp. We thank her for coming out and talking to us.

With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned.

After the meeting we had a movie with Don Knotts. It was called "The Shakiest Gun In The West." It was very funny and everyone seemed to enjoy it.

Fraternally, Donita Leyva (17) Reporter

The meeting of the Warrenton SPJST Lodge No. 179 was called to order Thursday, March 13th.

Doug DeLand lead in the pledge of allegiance.

Sue Schoenst read the minutes and Doug read the treasurer's report. All reports were accepted.

DEBBIE MARBURGER OF LODGE NO. 20, GRANGER is crowned District II 'Miss SPJST' by State Queen Kelly Cavanaugh, and State King Terry Loessin, both of Lodge No. 20, Granger, is presenting Debbie a beautiful bouquet.

In old business we discussed bowling.

For new business we decided going roller skating at Silver Wings in Brenham; also, we started thinking about Youth Achievement Day. After the meeting all of us enjoyed a meal of stew and other side dishes plus desserts brought by members.

Fraternally, Susan Harper (3-28-80)

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Our club is still saving bottle caps, cans, and Campbell labels; these are used for different charity projects.

Our next meeting will be held March 30th after the mother lodge meeting.

See you there.

Fraternally, Darrell Uptmor Reporter (3-30-80)

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DYC FRANK KLINKOVSKY [center] is sharing the evening at the District II meeting in Round Rock with the State Royalty: Queen Kelly Cavanaugh and King Terry Loessin.

LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Dear Readers, Our March meeting was called to order

by President Johnny Ray Hicks.

Jenice Hawk led us in the pledge of allegiance.

James Cox, Brady Hutka and Jenice Hawk were winners at the door prizes.

There were nine members present at the meeting.

It was decided for our social to go to the Jaycee's Carnival in Temple. The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

Don't forget our next meeting April 9th at 6:30 p.m. All youth members and guests plan on being there.

Fraternally, Kevin Beck (12) (3-28-30) -SPJSTLODGE NO. 79, CORPUS CHRIST Dear Readers, It has been a long time since I have written to the Vestnik.

The District VII meeting was hosted by Lodge No. 79 in Corpus Christi. I

enjoyed the meeting very much. The talent was from Lodge No 117 in Robstown and Lodge No. 79 of Corpus Christi. Out youth club sang three songs.

I belong to Lodge No 79.

Fraternally, Christy Majek (3-28-80) -SPJSTLODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Readers, Our March meeting was called to order by Preside rf E ddie Hvkel.

Reports were all given and roll call showed a good attendance.

We will have an Easter program for all members March 30th. There will be an Easter egg hunt for children of all ages so bring your basket and get in on the fun.

We are practicing, our Easter program on Friday nights so everyone come and get your part. We are also working on Easter craft.

Our kite contest was held even though there wasn't very much wind.

We also had a kite poster contest.

We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 92 in Fort Worth, 'Texas, wish to express heartfelt sympathy on behalf of our entire membership, to the family of brothe JOE KOCI, age 69, who resided at 2200 Loving Ave. in Fort Worth, died Monday, March 3, 1980 in a local hospital.

Brother Koci was a cost accountant with Swift and Co. in Fort Worth for 40 years. He was a member of the Moslah Shrine Temple, Masonic Lodge No. 942, the Knights of Pythias No. 101, the Knights Templar Worth Commandery No. 19 and SPJST Lodge No. 92.

Survivors are his wife, Flora Koci; a son, William R. Koci of Fort Worth; a brother, Rudolph Koci, Jr. of Fort Worth; sisters, Mary Palachek of Fort Worth, Florence Greer of Richardson and Justina Koci of Aspertnont; and two grandchildren.

Funeral was held at 11 a.m.

Wednesday, March 5 in Mount Olivet Funeral Chapel, with burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Rev. J. Willard Morrow officiated. Masonic graveside services were under the auspices of Tarrant Lodge No. 942.

May he rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Frances Jaworski Joy Paprskar Anna Langer

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We, the undersigned Resolution Committee, in behalf of the entire membership of Lodge Cesky Prapor No. 24, Cyclone, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother FRANK J. BEDRICH, age 86, of Rt. 3, Temple, who died Tuesday in a Temple hospital after a long illness.

Services were at 4 p.m. on March 11th, 1980 in Harper-Talasek Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Albert Michalik of Caldwell officiating. Burial was in the Ocker Cemetery.

Brother Bedrich, a retired farmer, was born in Washington County and lived most of his life in Bell County, Texas. He was a member of Ocker Brethren Church.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Theresa Bedrich of Temple; sons, Frankie Bedrich and Jerry Bedrich, both of Temple; brothers, Charlie Bedrich and John Bedrich, both of Temple, Oscar Bedrich of Burlington; a sister, Mrs. Frances Motl of Temple; five grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

We, the undersigned Resolution Committee in behalf of the entire membership of Lodge No. 81, Needville, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed brother THOMAS KOLAJA, JR., who passed away Monday, January 7th, 1980 at the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 2 in Needville, at the age of 86.

Brother Kolaja was a native of Vizovice, Moravia.

I He served in World War I, and he was a farmer in the Needville area.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m.

Wednesday, January 9th at the Garrnany and Garden Funeral Home Chapel in Needville. Burial was in the Greenlawn Memorial Park in Rosenberg.

Survivors include his wife, Libbie Kolaja; daughter, Helen Stone of Bellaire; two grandchildren; five sisters, Rose Weth of Sugarland, Agnes Aolmack of San Nenito, Sue Hardin of Rosenberg, Lydia Jacager of Illinois and Bess Bowls of Alabama; and two brothers, John Kolaja of Needville and Anton Kolaja of Conroe.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Mary Werner Mary Matcek Winnifred Susan

Resolution Committee: Nelda Marek Edwin Marek Doris Svoboda —s PJSTEXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 81, Needville, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed brother JOHN SITTA, who passed away Friday, December 21, 1979, at the age of 77 at the Polly Ryon Memorial Hospital.

Brother Sitta was born in Lavaca County, Texas.

He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Rosenberg.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lela Sitta; daughter, Linda Nichols of Dickinson; sisters, Julie Kubena of Needville, Christine Crewdson of Youngstown, Ohio and Sophie Eversol of Rosenberg.

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

Resolution Committee: Mary Werner Mary Matcek Winnifred Susan

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EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee, in behalf of the entire membership of Lodge No. 33, Bleiblerville, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother JOSEPH G. ZETTEL, of Bellville, Texas, who passed away in the Bellville Hospital at 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 13, 1980, at the age of 71 years. He had been in failing health for the past six months.

Born in Nelsonville, Texas March 22, 1908, he was the son of the late John and Annie (Schimara) Zettel. He was reared in the Nelsonville community and attended the Santa Anna Community Public School.

Brother Zettel was married to former Miss Elda Schomburg on 20 October 1929 in Bellville, who survives him, along with one sister, Mrs. Frances Hegemeyer of Bellville, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death besides his parents, were four brothers, Alfred, Willie, Johnnie and Charlie Zettel.

Pallbearers were nephews Jimmie Zettel, Howard Lee Schomburg,

Herbert Schomburg, Jr., Alfred Zettel, Jr., Edward Krause, Sr., and Oscar Schomburg, Jr. Brother Zettel was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church in Bellville, and a member of the SPJST Lodge No. 33 of Bleiblerville.

He lived in Houston for 30 years and was employed as a steel fitter for Mosher Steel Company for 26 years.

Funeral services were held from the Chapel of the Pete E. Etlinger Funeral Home in Bellville Saturday, March 15, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. William Rotter officiating. Interment was in the Oak Knoll Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of the Pete E. Etlinger Funeral Home of Bellville.

May our departed lodge brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Lillie Mikeska Evelyn Schimara -SPJST-

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 29, Taylor, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed lodge sister MRS. MARY SLADEK, 90, of 1014 W. 4th St. Taylor, who died Friday, March 14, 1980 in John's Community Hospital in Taylor.

Services were held Monday morning at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Taylor, with Rev. Albert Ruiz officiating. Burial followed in St. Mary's Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Leroy Sladek, Edwin Sladek, Kenneth Sladek, Larry Sladek, David Threadgill, Willie Gore, Dean Threadgill and James Campbell.

Mrs. Sladek was a member of St. Anne's Altar Society, and the SPJST Society.

Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Margie Threadgill Zycha; four sons, Jerry Sladek, Dan Sladek, Lee Sladek and Ted Sladek, all of Taylor; four sisters, Mrs. Rosie Sohrt, Mrs. Annie Chovanec, Mrs. Tonie Kaspar and Mrs. Millie Reck, all of El Campo; eleven grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

May our departed sister rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Michael Kaiser Herbert Riethmeyer Frank Pokorny

Wednesday, April 2, 1980 EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution. Committee of Lodge No 29, Taylor, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed lodge sister YVONNE CAROL JANSEN 25, of Austin, who died as a result of injuries received in an accident Sunday, March 23, 1980. She was a graduate of Thrall High School and the University of Texas and was a teacher at Travis High School in Austin.

Services were held Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Condra Memorial Chapel in Taylor with Rev. Dan Marek officiating. Burial was in Taylor City Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Kenneth Kerline, Edward Volek Jr., Edmond Simcik, Jr., Johnny Jansen, Jerry Jansen and Kenneth Jansen.

Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Jansen of Taylor; her grandmother, Mrs. J.P. Simcik of Taylor, one brother, James P. Jansen of Austin and one nephew.

May our departed sister rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Michael Kaiser Herbert Riethmeyer Frank Pokorny

21 genital hypothyroidism, which some authorities say is the most common preventable cause of mental retardation, was added in January to the TDH Newborn Screening Program. Although the program was mandated by the 65th Legislature in 1977, funds were not appropriated until t979 by the 66th Legislature.

Through a small puncture made on the heel of every baby, blood is collected on a special filter paper) which is sent to the state laboratory in Austin. Four conditions are looked for on the same card. They are

phenylketonuria (PKU), homocystinuria, galactosemia and the newly added hypothyroidism. If untreated, all of these congenital disorders can cause mental retardation.

"The incidence of hypothyroidism is approximately one in 5,000 newborn infants, twice that of PKU for which screening is mandatory in all the states," said Dr. C. R. Allen Jr., Chief of the Bureau of Personal Health Services with TDH. "You can see the importance of us adding hypothyroidism to the Department's Newborn Screening Program."

ITEMS OF INTEREST Accent

fn He a th Texas Department of Health Robert Bernstein, M.D., Commissioner

Some people refer to it as a second chance.

Others call it Mother Nature's mistake.

But in Texas today newborn infants who may have been doomed to lives of .mental retar dation through a gen etic defect will have a natural life because of a new screening program of the Texas Department of Health (TDH).

Screening for con-

d small pt.,:icture made on the heel, Jour congenital disorders that c n cause mental retardation are now screened for by the Texas Department of Health. The conditions are ptienylketonuria (PKU), homocvstinuria, galactosemia and hypothryoidism.

22 Even under the care of a physician, it is possible that hypothyroidism, or cretinism, may not be discovered within the first three months of life without a blood test, said Dr. Allen. By this time, much damage can already be done to proper brain development.

"What we are talking about," explained Dr. Allen, "is the chemical absence of thyroid hormones. Once the problem is detected, the infant is put on thyroid hormones taken by mouth daily. The earlier treatment is begun, the less likely it is the child will have difficulties."

Clinical signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism may be slug gishness, the baby sleeps a lot, doesn't follow ob'ects with its

VESTNfK eyes, cries very little, and may be constipated. In addition, the baby may have a low temperature, cool skin and a slow heart beat.

The eyes and face may also look swollen, with dull appearing eyes, and a large tongue. In fact, the tongue can interfere with nursing.

"The design of the hypothyroidism screening program is based on our study of the experience gained from over onehalf million babies who were screened and treated in other states and in several foreign countries," said Dr. Allen. "The development of sensitive techniques which can reliably measure thyroid hormones on dried blood on filter paper, has paved the way for hypothyroidism screen-

ing."

From 36 hours to 10 days of age is the best time for testing, even though all infants should be tested before leaving the hospital, regardless of age. In addition, infants should have been on milk feeding for at least 24 hours for PKU screening."It is necessary for the test to be repeated at two to four weeks of age if the feeding schedule or the age of the infant are not optimal for the initial test," Dr. Allen said.

"It should be emphasized that the program is designed for screening and not for diagnostic purposes. Infants with abnormal results should have further evaluation before treatment is recommende•"

If the ratio of one case in 5,000 births holds up in Texas, Dr. Allen said that estimates are the state lab will detect 50 to 60 cases this year, or an average of about one a week.

The cost-effectiveness of the screening program can be demonstrated easily, said Dr. Allen. "It costs about a dollar to test each child for hypothyroidism," he explained.

"Figures from the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation report that the average cost per patient at a State School is approximately $19,319 per year."

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ODDIL DOPISOVATELIJ SPJST Fad San Antonio Zia째 133.

Mile sestry a bratfi.

Schfize nageho fidu se potegitelne lepgi nejen bohatosti programu, ale tei co do poetu ifeastnikil schfize. Kel by to tak pokraCovalo k radosti nas vgech!

Pfedseda fadu, bratr Emil E. Mattila, po zahajeni schfize pfesne ve 2 hodiny odpoledne, pfivital pfitornne a vyslovil pote geni nad tak peknou ifeasti.

Pfedstavil hosty, Dr. S.F. Tomanka, zubniho lekafe a jeho madielku.

Jmenovani pfestehovali se do San Antonia pfed 2 mesici z Toronta v Kanade. Libilo se jim u nas a doufame, le opet zavitaji mezi nas.

Zapis ze schUze, konane v itnorti, *Ceti tajemnik fadu, bratr Dominik Netek, finaneni zpravu pfeeetltajemnik, Zapis ze schfize, konane v {morn, pfeeet1 tajemnik fadu, bratr Dominik Netek, finaneni zpravu pfeeetla fin. tajemnice, sestra Viola Mazdeova. Oboje bylo, jako obyeejne, peelive vypracovano, pozorne vyslechnuto a beze zmeny pfijato.

Do schilze nemohli se dostavit pro nemoc: sestra Marie Blandfova, ktera se znovu nachazi v nemocnici, jeji sta y se lepgi. Bratr Louis Dressler pro nahlou nevolnost neodvaill se vydat na cestu a sestra Martha Harbortova po nedavnem navratu z nemocnice pokraCuje velmi uspokojive v domficim ogetfovani. Vgem pfejeme rychle uzdraveni a hodne sily, aby mohli opet pfijit mezi nas.

Sestra Henrietta A. Kalmusova ve sve zprave oznamila mimo jive) ie pro obeerstveni je v g'e v hojnem innoistvi pfipraveno. Pfedseda fadu, bratr Emil E. Matula, Ode podekoval vgem kdo pfispivaji do kuchyne obloien9mi chlebieky, peeivem vgeho druhu i jinak. Mistopfedseda fadu, bratr William J. Mareg , informoval o finanenim stavu zabavniho vyboru a take vgem darcum podekoval.

Tajemnik fadu, bratr Dominik Netek, za sjezdoq vi;rbor seznamil nfitomne s

postupem pra.ce se gjezdovou botiurkou a vhodt4mi slovy ocenil spolupraci bratra Rudyho J. Sefeika, redaktora Vestniku, kterSr v uvefejliovani zprav o sjezdu a snimkil ze San Antonia vychazi velmi vstfic. Take se zminil o vydani zvlagtniho Vestniku, ye kterem nag fad bude representovan. Pfipomenul tei projednani podrobnosti s Ufedniky Hlavni dfadovny a jeho zpravu dopinil pfedseda fadu, bratr Emil E. Matula, o qsledku jednani s fifedniky Hlavni Ufadovny, konanem dne 26. imora t.r.

Mezi jinSrm byla projednana otazka poplatkii stanoveny'ch pro pondeli a stfedu a doporueeno z yStgeni z pfivodne zamSrglen9ch $10.00 na $15.00, pro mladistve $5.00.

Bratr Dominik Netek dale pfipomenul, ie vyjednava s mnoha radiovymi a televiznirni stanicemi o propagaci nageho sjezdu a oznamil, Ze 9. Cervna bude vydano zvla gtni 'Oslo deniku SAN ANTONIO LIGHT, jehoi cela prvni stranka bude pojednani o sjezdu.

Pfedseda fadu, bratr Emil E. Matula, upozornil, ze v nedeli, 23. bfezna, bude v Corpus Christi lconat okrskova schuze sedmeho okrsku a vyslovil pfini, aby nag fad byl dobfe representovan. O' tom rozpfedla se debata. Bylo Wayne namitano, ze je to daleka cesta, spojena s finanenim vydanim a bylo doporueeno, aby se elenove domluvili, aby vozidlo bylo vyuiito a aby byly hrazeny vflohy za benzin. V tom srnyslu podal jsem navrh, kterj, podporoval.bratr Frank J. Valka.

Nfivrh byl jednohlasne pfijat.

V souteii mladdie v okrsku na g fad bude representovat sestra Carmen Mazdeova, vnuelca fin. tajemnice nageho fidu, sestry Violy Mazaeove.

Pfedseda fitdu, bratr Emil E. Matula, venoval hodne east!, aby vysvetlil stanovisko na geho fadu k velmi dulezitym bodUm tykajicim se zadavani tisku Vestniku, volby lekafe, pravnfito radce, vedouci mlacleie a jinych veci.

Debaty se stleastnily sestry Viola Fajlcusova, Marcella M. Kleprlikova a Evelyn Matulova.

Pfedseda fadu, bratr Emil E. Matula, pfedstavil pfitomne Cleny sjezdoveho qboru z roku 1960, a to: bratra Franka

J. Valku, tehdejgiho pfedsedu sjezdoveho vS,boru a sestry Emilii Amburnovou, Glorii Gordonovou, Marcellu M. Kleprlikovou a Mildred Strobelovou.

Odmenu za pfitomnost ve schUzi obdriel i: 1. cenu sestra Grace Rohanova a 2. cenu bratr James I. Kostelnik.

Ze Meth narozenfrch v mesici bfeznu byli pfitomni: sestra Marie Valfekova a bratr James I. Kostelnik. Byl pro ne pfipraven velkSr dort a zazpivali jsme jim tradieni piseli "Happy Birthday".

Tato velmi informativni, zajimava schfize byla ukoneena ye 3 hodiny a 1 minutu, na navrh na odroCeni, podanS, bratrem James I. Kostelnikem a mnou podporovanSt. Byl jednohlasne pfijat.

Pfigti nage schfize, sestry a bratfi, bude se konat v nedeli, 20. dubna v sale 1505 S. Gevers Street. Zaeatek, jako vldycky, pfesne ve 2 hodiny odpoledne. Budeme mit do sjezdu uz jenom dve schfize, proto pfijd'te vgichni, eekame Vas melte!

Aby Clenove, hlavne v gak delegati sjezdu, byli informovani co na kterSr den ve sjezdovem tydnu je planovano, v pfiltich Cislech Vestniku uvedu celkovSr program a pfiporninky pro orientaci.

Proto, prosim, sledujte Vestnik, je to ve Vag prospech!

Mnoho zdaru, vesele velikonoce a bohatou pomlazku.

S bratrskfrin pozdravetn, Jaroslav Kleprlik.

SPJST rad Osvita Zia. 38, Koviti.

Ctena redakce, bratfi, sestry a etenfifi mili: Jak se mate ph teto pohode? Stromky ovocne zaeinaji pekne kvest. Jenom jestli nee째 na to nepfijde; tfeba velka zima, tak by to vgecko zmrzlo. Nektefi uz maji nasazene zemaky a nektefi netnohli pro mokro a museli Cekat ai to trochu vysugi.

Inu, je bfezen a fikaji: "Bfezen, za kamna vlezem." Na to musime vgeci &kat; tomu se nedi poroueet.

Ztratili jsme jednoho dobreho Mena, Louise Valka; kdyi se slit opraiovala, on byl pfitomnSi a rad pomahal a ladinS, plat nebral a delal . zdarma jako dobry glen: ted' ani za plat nektefi nepiijdou pomoct

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William Kahanek ve Smithville zemřel v nemocnici dne 23. února; pochován byl 1. března z kostela katolického. Vlp. Tom Chamberlin vykonal pohřební obřady v kostele a na hřbitově Oak Hill.

Zanechal věrnou manželku, Opelie Kahanek ve Smithville; jednoho syna, Benno Kahanek v Austine; dva bratry, Julius Kahanek a Albert Kahanek oba v Autině a mnoho přátel.

Zemřelému věčně odpočinutí a pozůstalé rodině naše upřímná soustrast.

Se sesterským pozdravem Mary Štěpánová.

Tak Všelicos Anežka Houdková.

Tady v našem Dallas jest tolik českého lidu, že ani o nich nevíme. Ku příkladu ve včerejších novinách jsem viděla úmrtní oznámení jistého pana Bezucha 62 let starého. který byl již na odpočinku jako ředitel Hartford General pojíšťovny (jižní části společnosti). Myslím, že asi původně pocházel z Chicaga neboť tam zanechal matku a sestru. Zde zanechal manželku, dceru, syna a dvě vnoučata.

Pohřeb bude v pondělí z pohřebního ústavu v Rest land Memorial parku a bude tam i uložen. Patřil k Preston Hollow Presbyterian kostelu. Krajanu prějeme klidný spánek po životním boji.

Co vše se neděje na světě -- v měste Larissa, Recku bylo jim divné kdo asi mohl ukradnout více jak za milion dolarů tak zvaných "sesame" semen které se upotřebují navrch pečiva jako rohlíků a konečně to vynašli když viděli blíže svých nohou dlouhou řadu obyčejných mravenců a každý nésl semínko do sve skryše. Kdyby to lidé neviděli na své oči, tak by tomu nevěřili, že ano? Semena byly ve skladišti asi pekárny.

Ve státu New Yorku jistá pí. Donna Civitello utrpěla bolestné zranění u Danbury Printing Company když její vlasy se zaplétly do tiskacího stroje a utrhly jí kůži na hlavě. Musela míti operaci která trvala celkem 23 hodin a zase jí přidělat kůži na hlavu. Vezme to prý kolik dní než budou jistí jak se operace vydařila. Jistě to bylo (a dosud je) bolestné.

Moje bratří a jájsme obdrželi pozvánku od rodin Leshikar-Shiller na jejich rodinné sejití. které se koná každoročně. . Letos to bude v neděli 13. dubna ve Fireman's Park Hall v NewUlm, Texas a oběd započne ve 12:30. Bylo upozornění. aby si každý vším, že letos sejití bude na jiném místě než jindy bývá, tedy přátelé si toho povšimněte. Nám asi nebude možno se zůčastnit této pěkné oslavy neb

ta gasolinová situace je nyní všelijaká a je to již pro nás hodně daleko. ač bychom tam velmi rádi jeli mezi ten dobrý lid jako jsme jiné roky činili. Měli jsme se tam vždy dobře a máme mnoho přátel tam. Stejně jim ale přejeme pěkné počasi, pěkné pobaveni a na rok zase shledání mezi sebou. Děkujeme srdečně za milou pozvánku.

Zdejší pan Leroy Taylor, manžel bývalé Marty Ježové, musel býti operován na oko s dobrým výsledkem a již je zase doma u své rodiny. Ty oči jsou myslím člověku nejcennější dar a proto mu přejeme, že má zrak zase v pořádku.

Jsou členové řádu 84 SPJST. Známá Matka Tereza z Calcutta, India která nedávno získala Nobelovu mírovou cenu v 1979, získala nyní zase jinou úctu neboť od presidenta Indie dostala největší občanské vyznamenání když jí · byl dán "Klenot Indie" za její práci pro chudý lid v Indii. Sestra Tereza byla rozená v Yugoslavii ale žije již mnoho let v Indii mezi těmi chudáky tam. Ještě jedna žena pí. Zadingi též obdržela vyznamenání, že sekerou zabila tygra který na ni skočil když sbírala v lese palivo pro svou domácnost. Byla trochu přitom podrápaná tygrem ale přece se ubránila hrdinně.

Pan Jaroslav Kopeček z Kalifornie, syn pí. Mary Kopěckové z Ennis byl minulý týden na návštěvě své maminky.

Shledání bylo radostné neboť se již dlouho neviděli protože p. Kopeček jest obchodně stále na cestách pro svou firmu a málo se zdržuje doma. Je to hezké, když matka se synem se aspoň časem ve zdraví sejdou. že ano?

Tak se zdá, že není ani jednoho dne abychom neměli nějaký ohěn ve meště a nejhorší je, ze pn teen ohnéch také skoro . vždy přijde někdo o život uhořením.

Minulý týden zase shořel 80 let starý hotel, který byl již dávno v schátralém stavu a při tom dlouholetý obyvatel 60 letý Charles Jablonski byl zachycen kouřem a ohněm a zemřel a druhý obyvatel jest vážně poraněn v nemocnici a též jeden kapitán hasičů byl poraněn a ostatní obyvatelé toho laciného hotelu či vlastně "brlohu" byli bez přístřeší.

Majitel hotelu viní nájemníka hotelu že vše nedal do pořádku a ten zas viní! majitele (jak už to bývá) ale mrtvého již zpět nepřivede. Poslední dobou bylo moc ohňů a noviny sdělili, že ze čtyrěch takových prý tři ohně se staly tím, že lidé kouřili a při tom usnuli a také zahynuli.

Některé ohně též byly snad úmyslně založené -- snad ze msty neb z jiné příčiny. Ať je to jak chce, ale smrt uhořením jest smrt opravdu hrozná!

Tak minulý týden zase se zde udála věc, pro kterou nemají úřady vysvětlení.

Jeden člověk jel autem a ·kdÝž zastavil skrze světlo, tak do zadu auta skočili dva černoši a namířili na něj pistole a nařídili mu, kam má jet. On ale zajel ke gasolínové stanici a utékl pryč a nechal v autě dvouletou dcerku (nevlastní) a černoši ujeli s autem. Černoši pak auto opustili a děvčátko vyšlo ven a šlo k nejbližšímu domovu, kde žádalo o pomoc. Tedy auto i dítě byly hned asi za 45 minut nalezeny ale proč se to vše stalo, dosud není známo. Take si člověk myslí, co by se bylo mohlo stát, kdyby s děvčetem černoši ujeli a jí třeba zabili, jak se už kolikrát stalo? Myslím, že dle všeho celá afera se týkala asi černochů.

Známá Lena Horne velmi dobrá zpěvačka chce prý nechat zpěvu a jit na odpočinek ve věku 63 let. Celkem je v divadelním a pěveckém "obchodu" již 47 let a žískala mnoho uznání Teď bude asi jen pohostinně zpívat občas neb její hlas jest prý krásný. Myslím, že každý asi ví, že je černoškou.

Také mě bylo řečeno, že oslava zlaté svatby manželů Josef J anečkových se prý velmi pěkně vydařila. Počasí jim přálo a mnoho lidí se sešlo v Linden Hall v Elm Mott aby blahopřáli oslavencům vše nejlepší. Janečkovi bydli v Rosenbergu ale oslavu měli v Elm Mott. Přítomní byli· jejich děti dva synové Josef a Jerry a dcera Mildred a příbuzní Kalužovi, kteří bydlí poblíže Houstonu jejich dcera pí.

Estelle Smithová s rodinami a přátelé Petterovi a jiní a hezky prý se bavili.

Velmi jsme litovali, že jsme nemohli přijmout pozvánku a přijet též, ale ono to vždy nejde, jak qy si člověk přál. Stejně ale jim gratulujeme a přejeme hodně zdraví do budoucna a vše dobre.. Měli recepcí a tanec večer.

Se zájmem jsem cětla, že královna Juliana z Holandska příští měsíc sestoupí prý z trůnu ve prospěch své dcery Beatrix'. Juliáne bude v dubnu 71 let. Její matka Wilhelmína zemřela v 1962 ve věku 82 a zanechala dceři miliony v olejových společnosti, ale říkají, že královna Juliana nebyla moc šťastná s penězy neboť se provdala za Němce­ nacistu, který byl v Holandsku nenáviděn. Mimo toho dostával velkou sumu peněz od vlády a utrácel a hýřil, a byl pry záletník. Juliana také musela zakročit neboť byl zapleten do mezinárodní aféry, že pry bral úplatky, byl to tehdy škandál. S dětmi také neměla moc štešti neboť Beatrix si take vzala Němce-nacistu a neměli ho rádi.

Druhá dcera Irena vzala si spanělského nápadníka na tamní trůn a katolíka k tomu (Holandská říše jest protestantská) a dala se na jeho víru a žádný nejel na její svatbu. Třetí dcera Margriet si vzala sice Holanďana ale byl jen obyčejný

Ve středu 2. dubna. 1980 smrtelník a s tím lid také nebyl spokojen. Čvrtá dcera Marijke se provdala za kubánského utečence a žijou v New Yorku a ona jest částečně slepá. Tak z toho všeho je vidět, že peníze neznamenají vždycky štěstí, že ano?

Kolikrát když se necítíme tak akorát tak si myslíme, že jsme na tom špatně a sebe litujeme, ale když se poohlédneme kolem tak poznáme, že jsou lidé na tom mnohem hůře a musíme si říci: Bohudíky ze to není s námi tak zle! Vemte si příklad z mladého hocha Nyní 12 letého který loni seděl u stolu v jídelně obchodu a jedno auto vrazilo vší sílou do jídelny a vrazilo do hocha a tak mu poškodilo obě nohy, že mu je museli uzmout nad koleny. Co chudák zkusil v několika nemocnicích a jak zoufale se cítil (on byl velký sportovec a hrál ball ustavičně) když si uvědomil, že má konec se vším.

Nynímu dali umělé nohy a pomálu se učí chodit ale to už nebude to jak to bylo., a vezme to ještě jistě hodně dlouho než se do všeho vpráví. Tedy Wade Scott už od mládí má jeho život do jisté míry změněný, ale prý si nestěžuje. Proto milí přátelé buďme spokojení když nám neni ještě tak zle jako tomu hochovi a buďme vděční za vše co máme!

Nyníjiž vše začíná rozkvétat a stromy se zelenají, takže asi jaro již brzy přijde a zas se budeme potit. Loni to Jeto bylo ještě ucházející a přáli bychom si aby letos zase nebylo takové horko jako někdy bývá. Velikonocejsou za dvěrmi a mladý i starý se jistě těší. Buďte zdrávi a veselé mysle.

25 Světoběžník Rudolf Friml Bylo to sotva k uvěření, když se ještě před nemnoha lety vynořil doma v Praze hudební skladatel Rudolf Friml. Pro nejednoho znamenal v té době již postavu spíše historickou (jejíž hudbu známe, ale o autorovi samém hledáme životopisná poučení někde na regále v zaprášené encyklopedii).

Vždyť se přece narodil v Praze r. 1879, tedy právě před sto lety! Jak jsme měli brát za samozřejmé, že před námi najednou sestupuje z oblak, vykračuje si po schůdkách, nejmodernějšího do­ pravního letadla a podává nám tak zářivý důkaz své pozemské existence... Pokud jde o jeho hudbu, ta byla kolem nás stále; jen její autor se po celý život kdesi toulal.

Snad to tak sudičky chtěly dát najevo už tenkrát, když ho přísný profesorský sbor pražské konzervatoře vyloučil ze studia (klavíru) a dal mu tak lekci i zelenou k samostatnému muzikantskému životu. A ten začal opravdu s rozmachem: sezóna 1901-1902 ho zastihuje na druhém konci světa. Doprovází Jana Kubelíka, fenomenálního houslistu, na jeho americkém turné. Zde poznává, co je to mít úspěch. Přéd Kubelíkem se sklání celý svět -- a drobný chlapec u klavíru si možná právě v této chvíli umíní: jednoho dne se musím dočkat alespoň zlomku slávy stejně závratné ...

Kupodivu nemá k tomu dalek~.

Moudře zvolil oblast, v níž se mohly skvěle uplatnit jeho tvořivé schopnosti --

melodické invence, výrazová prost.;ra ~­ upřímnost, smysl pro účinné zákony operetní tvorby. A smysl pro humor taky trochu právě pro úspěch).

Výborný ohlas našel jeho cyklus Písně Závišovypro zpěv a klavír. Napíše je ve slohu libivém (ještě při posledním svém návratu do Prahy nahraje klavírní part na zvukový pás). Kterýpak muzikant by je neznal: Za tichých noci, kdy jen měsíc Jeje své bledé světlo v šerou jizbu moji, kdy vim, že vánek slov mých neodvěje. ni přítel netuší. co v srdci mém se děje -· tu mluvím s Vámi, krásná moje paní. .. " Pak Frimlovy písně přeložila Ema Destinová do němčiny, a když sbiřka vyšlai v zahraničí. koupil si prý skladatel za honorář lodní lístek -- opět za oceán.

Od té doby učinil New York svým hlavním stanem; zprvu jako korepetitor v Metropolitan Opera. Ke svýmdo Čech se sice vracel, jeho úspěchy však začaly klíčit nejprve na půdě americké. Při práci pro podnikatele s lehkou můzou Florence Ziegfelda, kterého nám nedávno připomněl film Funny Girl (Barbara tam pro něho zprva nezapomenutelný nevěstin výstup), získává školu ve svém příštím oboru.

Stane se jím opereta. První z nich, která zahájila vzestup skladatele Rudolfa Frimla, se jmenovala Firefly neboli Světluška (1912); Rose Mary a Král tuláků bylynejúspěšnější. Učinily Frimla pojmem. Vzpomeňme si na tohoto českého muzikanta-světoběžníka. Dru­ hého prosince, 1979 by mu bylo sto let.

Resoluce Soustrasti My níže podepsaný resoluční výbor, tímto projevujeme naši upřímnou soustrast pozůstalé rodině za řád číslo 38, Kovář, nad odchodem našeho spolu bratra LOUISE VALKA ve stáří 79 roků, který zemřel 31. Jedna v Austine.

Pochován dne 2. února z katolického kostela ve Smithville. Vlp. Tom Chamberlin a Henry Pšenčík vykonali pohřební obřady a byl převezen a uložen k věčnému odpočinku na hřbitově u katolického kostela na Kovář.

Zanechal zde věrnou manželku, Annie Válek ve Smithville; jednoho syna, Johnny Válek v Rockdale; jednu dceru, pi. Lillian Vinklárek ve Smithville; pět vnoučat; tři pra-vnoučata a mnoho přátel. · ., • Zemí:elému ať svetlo věčné svítí a pozůstalou rodinu potěš Pán Bůh. Čest budiž jeho památce zachována.

Resoluční výbor: Mary Štěpánová Vaida Šuláková

RUDOLF FRIML

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Ve st?edu 2. dubna 1980 smrtelnik a s tim lid take nebyl spokojen.

Cvrta dcera Marijke se provdala za kubanskeho uteeence a Holt v New Yorku a ona jest Casteene slepa. Tak z toho vgeho je videt, ze penize neznamenaji vidycky gtesti, ze ano?

Kolikrat kdy se necitime tak akorat tak si rnyslime, ze jsme na torn gpatne a sebe litujeme, ale kdy se poohlednerne koletn tak pozname, ze jsou lide na torn mnohem huge a musime si fici: Bohudiky ze to neni s nami tak zle! Vemte si priklad z mladeho hocha Nyni 12 leteho kter9 loni sedel u stolu v jidelne obchoclu a jedno auto vrazilo vsi silou do jidelny a vrazilo do hocha a tak mu po gkodilo obe nohy, ze mu je museli uzmout nad koleny. Co chudak zkusil v nekolika nemocnicich a jak zoufale se citil (on byl velk9 sportovec a hral ball ustaviene) kdy si uvedomil, le ma konec se vgim.

Nyni mu dali uniele nohy a pomalu se uei chodit ale to tfi nebucle to jak to bylo., a vezme to jeke jiste hodne dlouho nei se do vgeho vpravi. Tedy Wade Scott tri od mladi ma jeho Zivot do jiste miry zmenen9, ale pr9 si nesteiuje. Proto mill pfatele bud'me spokojeni kdy nam neni jegte tak zle jako tomu hochovi a bud'me vdeeni za Nie co mime!

Nyni zaeina rozkvetat a stromy se zelenaji, take asi jaro jiz brzy pfijde a zas se budeme potit. Loni to leto bylo jeKte uchazejici a pfali bychom si aby letos zase nebylo takove horko jako nekdy b9va. Velikonoce jsou za dvermi a mlady i start' se jiste te gi. Bud'te zdravi a vesele mysle.

Svetobeinik Rudolf Friml Bylo to sotva k uvefeni, kdy'Z se jeKte pfed nemnoha lety vynofil doma v Praze hudebni skladatel Rudolf Friml. Pro nejednoho znamenal v to dobe postavu spice historickou (jejii hudbu, zname, ale o autorovi samem hledame iivotopisna potteeni nekde na regale v zapragene encyklopedii).

Viclyt' se pfece narodil v Praze r. 1879, tedy prave pied sto lety! Jak jsme meli brat za samozfejme, ze pied nami najednou sestupuje z pblak, vykraeuje si po schadkach, nejmodernejKiho dopravniho letadla a poclava nam tak zafiv9 dUkaz sve pozemsk'e existence...Pokud jde o jeho hudbu, to byla kolem nas stale; jen jeji autor se po ce19 Z'ivot kdesi toulal.

Snad to tak sudiely chtely dat najevo ui tenkrat, kdy ho pfisn9 profesorsk9 sbor praiske konzervatofe vyloueil ze studia (klaviru) a dal mu tak lekci i zelenou k samostatnemu muzikantskernu 'iivotu. A ten zaeal opravdu s rozmachem: sezona 1901-1902 ho zastihuje na druhem konci sveta. Doprovazi Jana Kubelika, fenomenalniho houslistu, na jeho americkem turtle. Zde poznava, co je to mit aspech. Pied Kubelikem se sklani rely svet -- a drobn9 chlapec u klaviru si mo.Ina prave v teto chvili umini: jednoho dne se musim doCkat alespoii zlomku slavy stejne zavratne...

Kupodivu nema k tomu daleko.

Moudfe zvolil oblast, v ni'Z' se mohly skvele uplatnit jeho tvofive schopnosti

25 melodicke invence, v9razova prostora a upficnnost, smysl pro Ueintie zakony operetni tvorby. A smyst pro humor (a taky trochu prave pro Uspech).

Vyborny ohlas nagel jeho cyklus Pisne ZaviKovy pro zpev a klavir. Napi ge je ve slohu libivem (jegte pri poslednim svem navratu do Prahy nahraje klavirni part na zvukov9 pas). Kter9pak muzikant by je neznal: Za tich9ch noci, kdy jen mesic leje sve blede svetlo v gerou jizbu moji, kdy vim, ze vanek slov mych neodveje, ni pfitel netu g i, co v srdci mere se deje to mluvim s Vami, krasnd moje pani..."

Pak Frimlovy pisni‘ preloiila Erna Destinova do nemeiny a kdyi sbifka vygla i v zahranrei, koupil si pry skladatel za honoraf lodni listek opet za ocean.

Od to doby ucinil New York sv9m hlavnim stanem; zprvu jako korepetitor v Metropolitan Opera. Ke sv9m do Cech se sice vracel, jeho aspechy v‘g ak zaCaly klieit nejprve na pude americke. praci pro podnikatele s lehkou milzou Florence Ziegfelda, ktereho nam neda y no plipomnel film Funny Girl (Barbara tam pro neho zpiva nezapomenuteln9 nevestin v9stup), ziskava Kkolu ve svem pfi g tim oboru.

Stane se jim opereta. Prvni z nich, ktera zahajila vzestup skladatele Rudolfa Frimla, se jmenovala Firefly neboli Svetluilta (1912); Rose Mary a Kral MIA& byly nejUspe gnejSi. Ucinily Frimla pojmem. Vzpomelime si na tohoto eeskeho muzikanta-svetobanika. Druhello prosince, 1979 by mu bylo sto let.

Resoluce Soustrasti My niie podepsan9 resolueni v9bor, timto projevujeme naKi upfimnou soustrast pozustale, rodine za fad eislo 38, Koval'', nad odchodem na geho spolu bratra LOUISE VALKA ve stall 79 rokfi, kter9 zemfel 31. ledna v Austine.

Pochovan dne 2. &lora z katolickeho kostela y e Smithville. Vlp. Tom Chamberlin a Henry P geneik vykonali pohfebni obfady a byl pfevezen a uloien k yeenemu odpoeinku na hibitove u katolickeho kostela na Zanechal zde Vernon manZelku, Annie Valek ve Smithville; jednoho syna, Johnny Wick v Rockdale; jednu dceru, pi. Lillian Vinklarek ye Smithville; pet vnoueat; tri pra-vnouCata a mnoho pfatel.

Zemrelemu at', svetlo veene sviti a pozUstalou rodinu poteK Pan Bfih.

Cest budii jeho pama.tce zachovana.

Resolueni v9bor: Mary Stepanova Vaida Sulakova

RUDOLF FRIML

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VESTNIK peirozeni — natural didelit* — important rozhovor — conversation kam?— Whither? (showing action) kde? — Where? (no action) leji.

12. Koupil jste Si nova latv?

13. Nage kolej mi Winne inisteed ni, topeni.

14. Pan profesor nim kaidt den

tieme se iiesky Let Us Study Czech Lekce sedmadvaciti. — Lesson 27 Before we go on to adverbs, let's look at terms having to do with students and colleges.

VOCABULARY STUDENT' A KOLEJ kolej — college; also student's dormitory mistnost — room pfizemi — ground floor p oschodi, story, floor kuehyne — kitchen kancelie — office fieadovna — (adm.) office eitirna — reading room knihovna -- library iatna — cloak room mratvirna — wash room sprcha — shower jeite — also, yet nibytek — furniture byt -- flat, or apartment tifednik — official skein — closet, cupboard iaty — clothes kfeslo -- armchair istfedni topeni -- central heating potom — then, afterwards peedniika — lecture, speech posluchirna — lecture room mluvnice — grammar rozumim -- I understand mluvim -- I speak trochu -- a little jestlite — if (conj). rychie — quickly (adv) pomalu — slowly nahlas — loudly mask — month, moon

15. Pant ueitelka nun piednief v poiluehirne.

16. Ono uduvi moc rychie.

17. Pan Svetlik mluvl pomalu.

18. Nerozumim, kdyi nemluvi nahlas.

19. Pik domi kaidir mesic.

20. Je o pfirozenf a dfileii0 ukol.

21. Mel jsem s panem Dvofikem kratky rozhovor.

22. Kam jedete' 23. Kde jstet byl?

24. Rodiee mi posilaji poitou penize domI? 25. Jak easto 26. Ji piiii kaidfr den.

27. :KM mantel koni svoji pisemnou prici zietelne.

28. eapek byl veliky ZeskS, spisovateL 29. Ceti jste jeho roma:1y?

price — work manielka — wife maneel — husband zietelne — distinely penize — money zpriva — information, news report rodiee — parents dy, pfijdei viude v pravt eas a vybnei se mnohe vOitee, ani I tres to ze strany rodiefi a svtch WAWu. Zanechej fifth marnfch hidek.

Dbej jen Indy eky o poeldek.

Discuss this thought with your parents. Get them to explain it to you.

SKYST Brnenska Fakulta Pro

Meztroirodni Jademi Program

Na rozvoji jaderne energetiky, jejii v9zkumzahajilo Ceskoslovensko v roce 1955, se v9znamne podiii take strojni fakulta Vysokeho tfeeni technickeho v jihomorayskem Brne (Brno).

Fakulta jiz pied 25 lety zorganizovala prvni postgradualni kurs jaderne fyziky.

Absolvovalo jej 36 strojnich vesmes v9vojov9ch a provoznich odbo•nikil z nejv9znamnelg ich strojirensk9ch podnikii v krajich Jihomora yskem a Severomora yskem. Posluchaei se tak stali prukopniky noveho, nyni iii Pofidek — Thoughts for today Zvykni si uklidat veci na sve jiste nosneho oboru ye sv9ch podnicich.

Tema' dvacetiletou tradici ma spolnmist°, abys, kdyi jich potiebule4 prace g koly s Fyzikalne technick9m snadno je mohl valet& institutem v Charkove (Charkov), Tim uspoiri sobe a jinnmnohe Institutem technicke a experimentalni mrzutosti, uchring se mnohe iko- fyziky v Moskva a Centralnim spisovatel — writer kotloturbinov9m institutem v Leninchyba — mistake grade. Vzajemne se podilely na resent pravopis — spelling nejobtfineigich !aka' termokinetiky a roman — novel hydrauliky palivov9ch clanku jadern9ch reaktorb, na v9poetech aktivni zany Exercise reaktoru, experimentalnich pracech i na Translate the following senten- vyhodnocovini provozu palivov9ch Wances, which use words from the above vocabulary listing: Dnes venuje brnenska strojni fakulta 1, idime tam nail kolej. pozornost pfiprave pro v9stavbu a provoz jadern9ch 2. Mole mistnost je dole. elektraren. Tirnto odborn9m postgra3. Mel mi mistnost v piizemi.

4. Hlavnl budova mi lest posehodi. dualnim studiem proglo jiz 84 inien9ru.

5. V pfizend mime jidelnu a ku- V naroene vzdelavaci einnosti eerpaji brnenki pedagogove ze spoluprace s chyni.

6. Miami budova mi take kanceli- Voroneisk9m (Voronei) polytechnick9m fe, eitirny a rime Nile mistnostl. institutem a Novovoroneiskou (Novovoelektrarnou.

7. Nahoie mime pokoje, iatny, u- ronei) atomovou Tiskova agentura ORBIS m*virny a spray.

8. Kde vy mite vii byt?

9. Bydlite jeite mhno :nests?

10. Mite koupeny novf nibytek?

11. Bratr Alois je iteednikem v kojak easto? -- how often?

Oclen — week

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Wednesday, April 2, 1980

SPJST CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood Friday, April 4 — Social Sunday, April 6 — Party Friday, April 11 — Social Friday, April 18 -- Social Saturday, April 19 — CB Club's public dance Friday, April 25 -- Social Saturday, April 26 --- Benefit Dance for Mertens City park SI.JST —

Lodge No. 13, Dime Box Saturday, April 5 -- Private Saturday, April 12 -- Good Vibrations Saturday, April 19 — Telstars Saturday, April 26 -- People's Choice

Lodge meetings held every second Wednesday of each month.

(Dress code enforced)

(New No. for reservations 875-3959 SPJST —

Lodge No. 28, East Bernard Sunday, April 13 — Lodge meeting, 2 pm.

SPJST —

Lodge No. 29, Taylor Saturday, April 12 — Debonaires Saturday, April 19 — Red Raven Polka Band 4 Saturday, April 26 -- Innovations Sunday, May 4 — May Fete; in/b The Innovations (6-10) SPJST --

Lodge No. 35, Elk Saturday, April 5 -- Jerry and The Melody Five Saturday, April 12 — Country Me dallions Sunday, April 13 -- Hosting District SPJST III spring meeting and Miss Lodge No. 15, Buckholts SPJST Contest Saturday, April 19 -- Billy Uptmore Family game night every Tuesday.

Lodge meetings every 2nd Wednesday ch and The Makers each month, 7 p.m Saturday, April 26 — Roy Robbins SPJST — and The Availables Lodge No. 17, New Tabor — SPJST — Sunday, April 20 — Annual barbeLodge No. 38, Boyar cue dinner served; also food to Sunday, April 13 .—. Lodge meeting go, Social games, candidates speak— SPJST ers, and a dance; m/b The Lodge No. 47, Seaton Plainsmen Sunday, April 27 — Hosting District Saturday, April 5 -- No dance I spring meeting and Miss Sunday, April 6 — No meeting SPJST Contest Tuesday, April 8 — Choral Group SPJST --practice and picture taking, 7:30 p.m.

Lodge No. 18, Elgin Saturday, April 12—Brenek-Nemec Saturday, April 12 -- Country Nuwedding; m/b Jimmy Nemec Notes and The Music Masters Saturday, April 19 — Debonaires Tuesday, April 15 -- Trustees' Sunday, April 20- Battle Dance* meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Vrazels vs. Fritz Hodde Friday, April 18 — Debonaires Saturday, April 26 -- The Country Saturday, April 19 -- J. C. Whatley Sounds Tuesday, April 22 — Choral Group — 'PAST — practice, 7:30 p.m.

Lodge No. 24, Cyclone (Flag Hall) Friday, April 25 — Dance; music by Moravanka from Brno, CzechoWednesday, April 2 — Reg• lodge slovakia. Tickets available from meeting any member, or Jerry Pechal, Saturday, April 5 — No dance and at Saturday night dances.

Tickets are $8 50 ($11 at door), Saturday, April 12 — Moelier-EixPhone 817-985-2545 man wedding dance; Horizons (Dress Regulations: Dresses and pant- Saturday, April 26* — Ray Jurecka suits for women — men: no blue Jeans) SPJST

Lodge No 25, Ennis Saturday, April 5 — American Sunrise Saturday, April 26 — Flashbacks

(Dress Policy: Ladies -- dresses only; Men — Dress punts only) — SPJST

Lodge No. 54, West Wednesday, April 2 — Youth Club meeting, 7 p.m.

Monday, April 21 — Deca Club

party Saturday, April 26 — Private party — SPJST — Lodge No. 66, Waco (Linden Hall) Saturday, April 5 — Starlites Saturday, April 12 — Blacky and The Country Gentlemen Tuesday, April 15 — Youth Club meeting, 6:30; bowling at TSTI after meeting Saturday, April 19 -- Heart 0' Texas Road Gang Sunday, April 20 — Lodge meeting, 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 26 -- Jerry Haisler and The Melody Five Saturday, May 3 — The Country Drifters Saturday, May 10 — Sagebrush Saturday, May 17 — Jodie Mikula Saturday, May 24 — RVOS meeting Saturday, May 31 — Vrazel Polka Band EVERY SUNDAY — GAME NIGHT. 7 p m.

— SPJST —

Lodge No. 74, Lovelady Saturday, April 5 -- Silvertones Saturday, April 12 — Texas Fever Monday, April 14 — Lodge meeting 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 19 — Country Pride Saturday, April 26 — Night Time Friends Saturday, May 3 -- Music Masters Saturday, May 10— Ranch Hands Monday, May 12 — Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 17 -- Crocitett Westerneers Saturday, May 24 — Country Combinations Saturday, May 31- Booth Hill Band GAME NIGHT EVERY THURSDAY, 7:30 m (Youth Social first Tuesday, each month) (All regular Saturda y night dances are from 9 pm to I a m The lodge phone number is 544-7200, — SPJST —

Lodge No. 79, Corpus Christi Saturday, April 5 — Majek Orch.

Tuesday, April 8 — Hosting sales representatives' class, 7 to 9 p.m.

Saturday, May 3 -- Majek Orch.

Saturday, May 31 -- Pavelka Band Game Night every Monday, 8 p•m.

SPJST

Lodge No. 80, Holland Saturday, April 5 — Casuals Monday, April 7 — Lodge meeting 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 19 — Casuals

vEsTrific

28 Saturday, April 26 — Moods Monday, April 28 — Board of Trustees' meeting, 7 p.m.

— SPJST Lodge No. 84, Dallas Saturday, April 5 — Jodie Mikula Monday, April 14 — Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 19 — The Country Boys Polka Band Saturday, May 17 — Melody Masters Saturday, May 31 — Softball Team Benefit Dance; ()tech Harvesters — SPJST — Lodge No. 88, Houston Friday, April 4 — The South Texas Bohemian Cowboys Saturday, April 5 — Claud Marty (formerly The Blumes) Saturday, April 12 — Lee Roy Matocha Monday, April 14 — Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 19 — Donnie Wavra and The Hi-Liters Friday, April 25 — Telstars Saturday, April 26 — The Texas Dutchmen Wednesday, April 30 — Moravanka, Concert (Adv. tickets on sale now: $8.50; at the door, $111 Social every Thursday night at 8 pm Supper served from 5 to 8 p . m Breakfast night dances and at all special dances.

— SPJST —

Is served at our Friday and Saturday

Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth Thursday, April 10, Ladies' Circle meeting, 10:30 a•m.

Sunday, April 13 — Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

Saturday, May 3 — St. Thomas annual dance; open to public Saturday, May 10 — KJT dance; open to public — SPJST — Lodge No. 130 Dallas & Sokol Zizka Saturday, April 5 -- The Melody Masters Sunday, April 13 — Lodge No. 130 meeting, 5 p.m.; dinner after the meeting Saturday, April 19 — Dance; music

by Jodie Mikula (sponsored by Lodge 130) Saturday, May 3 — No dance Saturday, May 17 — Bill Kucera's Czech Mates Saturday, May 31 — Harold Strand (Dress Code. Women — dresses, evening pantsuits Men — coats, leisure suits, shirts Wild trousers; no blue jeans) e SPJST —

Lodge No. 138, Ganado Sunday, April 20 —Hosting District VI spring meeting at the KJT Hall in Ganado and Miss SPJST Contest SPJST — Lodge No. 142, Houston Sunday, April 13 -- Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

— SPJST — Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth Sunday, April 6 — Easter picnic at The Tirk Farm Saturday, April 19 — C/W Dance; music by Jerry Max Lane Sunday, April 20 — Monthly lodge meeting, 3 p.m.

Thursday, April 24 — Dance; music

by The Moravanka GAME NIGHT EACH FRIDAY. '7:30 p.m.

— SPJST —

Lodge No. 155, Austin Sunday, April 13 — Lodge meeting — SPAT — Lodge No. 172, Pasadena Saturday, April 5 — Le e Roy Matocha Saturday, April 19 -- George Machart Regular lodge meeting, 2nd Wednesda y of each month . Dances: 9 p . m. to 1 a m Socials every Thursday, 7 p .m , and on Saturdays at 2 p . m, Lod g e !oration: 911 E. Shaw, Phone 472-935 6 SPJST —

Lodge No. 177, Academy Friday, April 4—Johnny Bradshaw with The Starlites Saturday, April 5 — Bill Walt's Goodtimers vs. The Journeymen Saturday, April 12 — Wilson Art private party Friday, April 18 — Sunset Lions Club presents Billy Walker of Nashville, Tenn.

Saturday, April 19 — The Gentres Saturday, April 26 — Joe Paul Nichols Saturday, May 3 — Johnny Bradshaw with the Starlites Saturday, May 10 — The Casuals Saturday, May 17 -- The Gentres Friday, May 23 -- The Debonaires Saturday, May 24—American Sunrise Saturday, May 31 — Barry Byford and Sagebrush Second Wednesday, each month — Youth club meeting, 6:30 p . m_ — adult meeting, 7:30 p.m.

GAME NIGHT every Tuesday at 7:30 p m Kitchen is open.

(Dress Policy: No hats, no raggy or dirty clothes, no shorts, halter tops, mid riffs or shirt tails out)

(All Saturday dances 8 to 12:30, all Friday dances 8 to 12) SPJST

Lodge No. 180, Burleson Thursday, April 3 — Lodge meeting 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 5 — Texas Tradition Saturday, April 12 — Rhythm Reunion Saturday, April 19 — Cactus Cowboys Wednesday, April 23 --- Trustees' meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 26—Rarnblin Rhythm — SPJST — Lodge No. 183, Mid-Cities Sunday, April 13 — Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. at Arlington Downs Townhouse Clubhouse on Westview Terrace, off Fielder Road SPJST --

Lodge No. 186, Caldwell Sunday, April 13 — Lodge meeting and youth club meeting, 1:30 p.m., at the Senior Citizens Center, Caldwell; domino tournament and social games, 3 p.m.

Refreshments available SPJST —

Lodge No. 187, Round Rock Friday, April 4 -- Debonaires Saturday, April 5 -- The Moods Friday, April 11 -- Benny McArthur and Teri Melton Saturday, April 12 — Jess DeMaine and Austin Sunday, April 13--Leo Majek (3-8) Monday, April 14 - Lodge meeting 7:30 p.m.

Friday, April 18 — Joe Monday and The Dudes Saturday, April 19 — Mickey Gilley Friday, April 25 — The Rounders Saturday, April 26 — Lee Roy Matocha Sunday, April 27 — Manor Softball Benefit dance; The Rounders, 6-10 Friday, May 2 — Moravanka Orch.

Tickets: $8,50; mail check to Riy Woytek, P. a Box 777, Rou'id Rock 78664, with self-addressed envelope, or call 512 255-3786 GAME NIGHT every Tuesday at 7 p m.

SPJST —

Lodge No. 188, Centerville Saturday, April 5 — Hayslip Bros.

Saturday, April 12 -- Silver ("reel: Saturday, April 19 — Country Magic Saturday, April 26 — Heart of Texas Road Gang Monthly meetings evry 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m.

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Wednesday, April 2, 1980

EASTER FESTIVAL

DANCE

AT

SPJST LODGE NO. 88

SOKOL HOUSTON

CHANDELIER BALLROOM

1314 W. PATTON ST.

HOUSTON

SUNDAY, APRIL 6th MENU: Barbecued Chicken (half a chicken) with potato salad, green beans, coleslaw, pickles, onions, hot peppers, and coffee.

For Only: $3 Adult; $1.50 Child Served from Noon until ???

FREE DANCE: 6 to 10 p.m.

MUSIC BY

City Polka Boys THE BUNNY RABBIT WILL BE HERE, SO SPEND THE EVENING WITH US!

WEST 15th & BEALL STREETS — HOUSTON, TX Reservations: 889.5767

Friday, April 4th The South Texas Bohemian Cowboys Saturday, April 5th The Claud Marty Band SATURDAY, APRIL 12 — LEE ROY MATOCHA SATURDAY, APRIL 19 — DONNIE WAVRA FRIDAY, APRIL 25 — THE TELSTARS Parking area guarded by security until 1:30 a.m.

DANCE

DANCE

AT

LODGE POKROK DALLAS NO. 84

SOKOL ATHLETIC CENTER HOME OF SPJST LODGE 130 and SOKOL ZIZKA

7448 GREENVILLE AVE. DALLAS, TX.

Saturday, April 5th PRESENTING

2825 Floyd St.

Dallas, Texas

Saturday, April 5th MUSIC BY

The Jodie Mikula Band FROM ENNIS (Polkas, Waltzes. Country-Western & Modern)

Melody Masters of Ennis

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

— THE ENTIRE FAMILY IS WELCOME —

Dancing 9 p.m. to 1 a•m.

Admission: $3.00 Per Person

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

Reservations: 374.1537 or 231.8726

(PARKING AREAS GUARDED BY SECURITY GUARDED UNTIL 1:00 A.M.)

No Reservations Taken After 2 p.m. day of dance

BEER AND SET-UPS AVAILABLE, SO YOU CAN B. Y. 0. B.

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HE KNOWS THE ISSUES WHICH CONCERN THE 18TH DISTRICT

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AS A RANCHER & SMALL BUSINESSMAN, HE UNDERSTANDS THE BURDENS OF INFLATION HIGH TAXES TOO MUCH GOVERNMENT!

"An Effective Voice For The 80's" SENATORIAL DISTRICT 18 Bastrop Bell DeWitt Fayette Goliad Gonzales Jackson Karnes Lavaca Lee Milani Victoria Williamson Paid for by: Citizens for Effective Representation, Pat Settle, Treas., 635 E. Travis, LaGrange, Texas 78945

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rrices Zhown Are Advance ricKets $2.50 Higher At The Door 1APril 24 — Fort Worth, Tx ;Thur.

Eagle Mountain Athletic Center 6500 Boat Club Road Fort Worth, Texas Sokol Fort Worth, Texas Available from any member or Jean Mason RT #9, Box 308 Fort Worth, Texas (817) 237-5181 (817) 624-8631 Advance Ticket Price $8.60

April 25

April 2.

pri 27 Sun.

Sat.

West, Tx.

West Fraternal Auditorium 1000 North Interstate West, Texas KJT Sr KM Available from any member or Bernard Lenardt RT #2, Box 84 Abbott, Texas 76621 (817) 582-5907 Advance Ticket Price $8.50 TAuperi 1 29

Halletsville, Tx.

Halletsville, Texas K or C Hall Halletsville, Texas Knights of Columbus Available from any member or Jerome Haus Halletsville, Texas (512)798-2886 Advance Ticket Price $8.50 May Thur. 1

Victoria, Tx.

Victoria Community Center SPJST Available from any member or Matt Vanek 1009 North Gate Victoria, Texas 77901 512-578-2687 Advance Ticket Price $8.50 May 3 Sat.

Dallas , Tx.

Royal Ballroom 1639 So. Buckner Blvd.

*AIR CONDITIONING *HEATING SALES* SEIIIIICE INSTIIVATION OVER 27 -YEARS OF SERVICE'.

Temple, Tx.

Temple, Texas Seaton Star Hall Temple Texas SPJST # 47 available from any member or Jerry Pechal Rt. # 3, Box 275 A Temple, Texas 817 985-2545 Advance Ticket Price $8.50

East Bernard, TX

Riverside Hall East Bernard, Texas Klub Kontinental Available from any member or Klecka's Dry Goods P.O. Box 28 East Bernard, Texas 77435 (7 3) 335-4456, or (713) 335-4471 Advance Ticket Price $8 80

Houston, Tx.

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Houston, Texas Chandelier Ballroom West 15th Sr Beall Streets SPJST Lodge 88 Available from any member or Harley Cox 1430 HE Witt Houston, Texas 77018 (713) 869-5767, or (713) 682-2402 Advance Ticket Price $8.50 ay 2 Fri.

Round Rock, Tx.

SPOLEHLIVA POHROBNICRA SLIABA Jame pohotovi Vain posloutiti bez rozdilu jak daleko bydlite bez jakehokoliv zvlattniho poplatku. nami mete miuviti teakg. My nabizime Pohtebni po• ji§teni pro kaideho Liens rodiny. damaka pomocnice Elsie Prazak-Etlinger Tel: Bellville No. 885-3121 Sealy No. 885-3535

Pete E. Effinger FUNERAL ROME BELLVILLE AND SEALY

Starlite Ballroom 1601 FM 1460 Round Rock, Texas SPJST Available from any member or Ray Woytek P.O. Box 77.7 Round Rock, Texas (512) 255-3786 Advance Ticket Price $8.50

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Dallas Tx.

Royal Ballroom 1639 So. Buckner BM.

Mrs. R.G. Coker 10029 Casa Oakes Dallas, TX 75228 214-324-0689 Advance TiclIetPric;$8 50

Scientists . now know that microscopic forms of life swarm in the sunless depths of the ocean.

SPJST

is a Fraternal Benefit Society

with a wide range of life insurance coverages.

Why not consult with one of our trained sales representatives listed here, to review your present needs SPJST Friends helping friends SALES REPRESENTATIVE Louis Hanus Evelyn Mikeska A.C. Spencer Richard Wahlberg Edna Wehring Georgia Lostak Ludvik Surovec Helen Filipp T.H. Lostak J.M. Skrabanek Robert Kieschnick Alvin Meinar C.H. Reininger Vlasta Machann Helen Bryson Bessie Franek J.D. Moore John Pech Melvin Post

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