"Fraternalism insures Togetherness" 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 VOLUME 68 NUMBER 30 USPS — 658480 JULY 23, 1980
After formerly convening the convention, SL President Morris introduced all the members of the Supreme Lodge, L to R: Directors Bob Bayer'(VII), Matt Vanek (VI), Louis litmus (V), Stanley Broz (IV), Sid Poldadnik (III), Henry Vitek (II), John Kubena (I); Officers: Vice President Bernard Gebaia, Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska, Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas, Jr., and Legal Adviser Reuben Lesikar. Convention Secretaries Johnnie Krizan and Melvin Skrabanek are shown seated in front recording the Proceedings of this first segment.
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SUPREME LODGE SPJST 520 N. Main St. -- Temple, Tx 76501 Phone: AC 817 773-1575 P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 NICK A. MORRIS, President Res.: 985-2378 BERNARD M. GEBALA, Vice President — Res.: 778-3872 LEONARD MIKESKA, Secy.-Treas. Res.: 778-3720 JERRY MIKULAS, JR., 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 Banns, Curator Res.: 773-5294 -- Office: 773-1575 DIRECTORS JOHN A. KUBENA, Dist. I Res.: AC 713 968.3937 P.O. Box 308, La Grange 78945 HENRY VITEK, Dist. II AC 512 - 859-2549 P.O. Box 67, Granger 76530 CYRILL [SW] POKLADNIK, Dist. III—AC 214 741-1874 [office] Res,.: 824-8072 2924 Elm St., Dallas 75226 STANLEY BROZ, Dist. IV AC 915 - 442-3271, Lowake, Tx 76855 LOUIS HANUS, Dist. V AC 713'- 862-6866 [Res.] 2525 West T.C. Jester Blvd. Houston 77008 MATT S. VANEK, Dist. VI AC 512 - 578-2687 1009 Northgate, Victoria, Tx 77901 BOB BAYER, Dist. VII AC 512 - 393-6960 or 736-4666 Route 2, Box 154A Floresvffie 78114
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From The Editor WHAT A HOME IS A world of stride shut out, a world of love shut in. The place where the small are great and the great are small. The father's kingdom, the mother's world, and the child's paradise. The place where we grumble the most and are treated the best. The Center of our affection around which our heart's best wishes twine. The place where our stomachs get three square meals daily, and our hearts a thousand. The only place on earth where the faults and failings of humanity are hidden under the sweet mantle of charity. --Author Unknown_ Sunday, July 13th we attended the District II YAD at Lodge No. 24, Cyclone. The weather was, needless to say, clear and HOT! The program was well-conducted and well-organized due, very much, to the coordinated planning, evidently, to District II DYC Frank Klinkovsky and associates, including SYD Dorothy Massey. There were many entries and participation in all categories and Brother Klinkovsky has a nice, complete report in this issue; it is very concise and we will not expand on it. Lodge No. 24, Cyclone members proved to be very good hosts and the membership is to be commended for the nice facilities, the meal and the fraternal attitude and all that makes a truly fraternal SPJST lodge click. Congratulations to all of you; it reminded us of the District I YAD in Brenham and District III YAD in Burleson the previous two Sundays. While at the YAD in Cyclone; this writer had the pleasure to visit with Brother Mogoyne of Lodge No. 18, Elgin, son of Br. and Sis. Jim Mogoyne, Sr. a few minutes. He advised that his mother, Sister Jim Mogoyne, Sr. is in the Brackenridge Hospital in Austin in the Cardiac Care Unit. Both Br. and Sis. Jim Mogoyne, Sr. are longtime SPJST members and our membership wishes them both good health! Many of our members and readers remember Jimmy Durante (many times referred to as "Schozzle" because of his nose) who always ended his program with: "Goodnight, Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are!" Many people, especially reporters often tried to find out who "Mrs. Calabash" was - it was his mother or a kind lady who took care of
Wednesday, July 23, 1980 his house, or a childhood sweetheart, etc. and it seemed to remain a mystery until the recent bit of information surfaced in the Washington Newsletter: Mrs. Calabash Was Jeanne Durante The recent death of Jimmy Durante has rekindled interest in the identity of Mrs. Calabash. The mystery now appears to be solved. Washington radio personality Ed Walker discovered and played a long forgotten 1966 tape of a Durante appearance at the National Press Club in Washington. One of the questions asked Durante was about Mrs. Calabash. Durante hesitated before answering, but then told a moving and eloquent story about his early days in vaudeville when he and his wife Jeanne travelled the country by car. He said that Mrs. Durante loved a little town called Calabash just outside of Chicago. And he kiddingly began to call her Mrs. Calabash. After his wife died, Durante said, he ended one radio performance by saying: "Goodnight, Mrs. Calabash." He didn't plan it it just happened. It was the beginning of a love song and it continued until Durante himself died,
The Barabas reunion will be held at the Bartlett Town Hall in Bartlett Sunday, July 27th. The doors will open at 10 a.m. Every family is asked to bring a basket lunch for their family and guest. Drinks will be available. Everyone related to the above family and friends are invited. Joe Barabas 'Jr.
In the July issue of the WFLA (Western Fraternal Life Association) Fraternal Herald (BratrskY Vestnik) is an article on page 2 by Nebraska Director Bro. Frank I. Vlasak entitled, "What Happened To Fraternalism?" This editor brought it to the attention of our SL Executive Board members when he attended the SL July meeting Wednesday, July 16 and encourages all who can to read it. It is appropriate and thought-provoking! There is too, too little true fraternalism practiced and evident these days!
JURCIK REUNION
SKRHAK-SHEREK REUNION The third annual Skrhak-Sherek reunion will be held July 26th, 1980 at the Circleville VFW Hall. Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish for the noon meal. Rosalie L,efner * KRIZAN REUNION The third Krizan reunion will be held at the Cottonwood Hall at Lodge No. 6 in West, Texas Saturday, July 26, 1980. Registration will begin at 12 noon. A short meeting and games will be played in the afternoon. Each family is asked to bring one small gift for the games.
Supper will be served at 5 p.m. Each family needs to bring a picnic type meal with enough food for their family. The food will all be put together and served to all. The plates, utensils, coffee, tea and bread will be furnished. Mrs. Robert H. Dobecka *
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BARABAS REUNION
MARTINEK REUNION The families ofJim Martinek and Annie Hejney and the descendants of the late Frank W. Martinek, Charlie Martinek, John Martinek, Tony Jaresh and Barbara Vlk will hold their reunion Sunday, July 27, 1980 at the American Legion Hall in Ennis; this hall is located on Rumbo Road right past the KJT Hall. Dinner will be served from 12:30 p.m. Admission of $3 will be charged to`cover supplies. (For more information refer to the Letter Section in this issue.) The Committee
The annual Jurcik reunion will be held Saturday, August 2nd, 1980 at the Sokol Karel Havlicek Borovsky Hi-way 34 East at Ennis, Texas. Registration will begin at 11 a.m. with dinner following. Each family needs to bring a picnic-type meal and utencils with enough food for their family and guests. The food will be served buffet-style to all present. Drinks may be bought at the hall; also the swimming pool will be open and you may go swimming at a regular fee. Friends are invited to attend and enjoy the fellowship of the reunion with us. Annastazie Jurcik *0*
VYVIAL REUNION The second annual Vyvial reunion will be held Sunday, August 10th, 1980 at the American Legion Hall in Rosenberg, Texas; may it be that all of the relatives pack a covered dish and come spend a day with us? Milton J. Vyvial Reporter
FROM THE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE Some Post-Convention Observations Dear Members: Now that the convention is behind us and the "dust" has settled somewhat, we now have a chance to glance backward briefly and evaluate some of the decisions made in the recent convention. The Convention Itself. I honestly feel, along with many others, that this was probably the smoothest-run and most productive convention in perhaps a decade or two. I also feel that there was less of a tendency on the part of the delegates to "grandstand" and to speak only to have their names and statements recorded in the Proceedings. This made the deliberations more substantive and to the point. In this regard, it might be well to point out that although the convention adjourned and finished its work on Thursday, this convention set something of a record because my notes state that deliberation and completion of the by-laws was completed at 4:20 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11th!, so that all that needed to be done on Thursday was a wrap-up of some committee reports and the election and installation of officers and committees. This could be contrasted with one convention in fairly recent years when the delegates did not even get around to discussing the by-laws until the afternoon on Thursday, the fourth day of the convention. That convention lasted until Saturday. The delegates are to be commended for their attention and discussing and dealing with the issues at hand. Of course, much credit must go to the overall direction of the convention itself, its Chairman Bro. Sid Pokladnik and his Co-Chairman, Bro. Jerry Prochazka. Convention Hosts. Although it has been stated many times during the convention and since, much credit must go to the expert planning of the host lodge, Lodge 133 San Antonio, and especially to the Convention Planning Committee headed by Chairman Emil Matula and Co-Chairman Dom Netek. The complete and willing cooperation of the membership of Lodge 133 must also be recognized and acknowledged. All of the
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preparation resulted in a smoother convention. Since the convention, Convention Center officials have communicated with us in an effort to see if everything was to our liking and soliciting any suggestions or ideas that we may have I responded with only two One was that the PA system in Banquet Hall No. 2 left a little to be desired that made hearing delegates from the floor difficult at times, and secondly, the uncomfortable temperatures in the adjoining committee rooms during the district caucuses. The heat from the overhead lamps was intense. Polite suggestions were transmitted to these officials regarding the PA system and the lighting in the committee rooms. Other than that, the Convention Center Complex seemed to afford ideal facilities for our convention. Keep in mind that San Antonio is probably the leading convention city in the entire nation. When Bro. Mikeska and I went there in July 1976 to make arrangements for this convention, we had only one week in June to select from, the others having been already booked for other conventions - and that was almost four years in advance! Of course, there were some complaints from some of our delegates about the walking involved, but that was not the fault of the Convention Center and its management. Some found the walking invigorating, others found it inconvenient and tiring. We need to consider this factor in looking over the facilities in Corpus Christi where our XXIVth Convention will be held in 1984. Some feel it more convenient when the meeting and lodging accommodations are in the same building. 1984. Speaking of the next convention, it seems almost incredible that we are already having to set the dates and approve the facilities for the XXIVth Convention in Corpus Christi four years hence. Bro. Mikeska and I will be traveling to Corpus Christi soon to meet with the Convention Planning Committee chairman and some of his committee to look over the facilities. It's gotten so that you have to reserve your dates four years in advance. Consequently, we have put a tentative hold on the week of June 10-15, 1984 as the dates of the next convention. That's the way it has to be. Incidentally, Bro. Monta Foster of Lodge 79 Corpus Christi has been elected or selected to head the Convention Planning Committee for that convention. Delegate-Member Ratio. Another fraternal Society domiciled in Texas recently held their convention and the delegates considered imposing a limit of 300 delegates. This was recommended by
VESTNfIC a Blue Ribbon Committee, but the delegates rejected it. For the past several SPJST conventions there have been recommendations to either limit the number of delegates or adjust the ratio of members to delegates. Each time the proposals have gone down in defeat. Because of the delegates' reluctance to take any action in this regard, I personally am not going to recommend any such adjustments in the future because it has become abundantly clear that this will not be done until the delegates themselves realize the impact of their decision and take the initiative toward a change. I have heard statements from several quarters since the convention that this convention was too costly and that unless we do something about the delegate number that it is going, to cost us still more. My reply has been that until the delegates decide that they want to do something about this one expense area, the number of delegates and expense will continue to increase. It is up to the membership through their delegates to take affirmative action. Will it be after we reach 500 delegates? 600 delegates? 800 or 1,000? Other statements that I have heard by delegates in lodge meetings since the convention were to the effect that they felt that in some instances the delegates were very generous and in other instances the convention displayed extreme frugalness. Moving The LAM Department. The Supreme Lodge has already commenced action to follow-up on the convention decision to move the Library, Archives and Museum areas (LAM) into the basement. I had summoned a special meeting on June 30th to award the contract for the job, since the lowest bidder's price quotes were good for only 30 days and that would have run out on July 6th. There would most certainly have been a considerable increase after July 6th, so I felt that .the meeting and the subsequent decision were necessary. The work was to have started on July 7th, but due to one requirement by the City of Temple, the project has been temporarily delayed, but this should be resolved within a few days and work should get under way. Computer. We are proceeding to follow up on the convention decision to computerize the Home Office operations. We are continuing to meet and consult with representatives of firms who can assist us in implementing such a system. Of course, it will take time, as was pointed out in the convention, and it will involve a lot of extra work on the part of everyone here. It will be slow and
progressive; in other words, it will be done in stages and will not come about overnight, but it will be accomplished as expeditiously as possible, realizing that we are not operating in any particular time frame because that would be placing us in an almost impossible situation. We will be reporting to you on the developments in this area from time to time. Vestnik Publisher. In the recent special meeting of the Supreme Lodge a sub-committee of three were designated and authorized to negotiate a publishing contract for the Vestnik. The three are Vice President Gebala, Financial Secretary Mikulas, and Legal Adviser Reuben Lesikar. They are consulting with Publication Committee Chairman Ed Mazanec and Editor Rudy Sefcik. They will make known their findings and the results of their negotiations to the Supreme Lodge and that body will then make the final decision. We are fortunate in that we have the rest of this year in which to negotiate and seek information so that we will not be forced to make rash decisions, squeezed by any particular deadline. We know that the convention made three basic decisions: One, it gave the authority to the Supreme Lodge to negotiate a contract for publishing the Vestnik after consultation with the members of the Publication Committee and the editor; second, that the Vestnik is to be published in tabloid form; and third, that there be fifty issues a year instead of fifty-two so as to give the editor the benefit of two weeks vacation. Accepting New Members. There is one change in Article 61 that constitutes a major change in the procedure of accepting new members into a local lodge. The previous by-law stipulated that if an applicant received five negative votes his application for membership was rejected. The convention changed that to "a majority of members present and voting". The discussion that surrounded this change pointed up the fact that five members do not necessarily constitute the will of the lodge membership or even a majority of the membership and that in keeping with democratic procedure a majority will now decide on whether a member is accepted or rejected. Some Other Changes. There were a number of other changes enacted pertaining to procedures of complaints or grievances in the local lodge, but they are rather lengthy and complex and I will refer you to the final version of the by-laws for those changes. Good Work. The diligence and fine work of the various committees, particularly those that functioned prior to and during the convention, and the
Wednesday, July 23, 1980 fine work of the four convention secretaries, is to be noted and acknowledged. Although we may not agree with everything that all the committees recommended, they cannot be faulted for their motives and their reasoning, both of which were honorable. What Did It All Cost? As of July 10th, Bro. Mikulas tells me that the expenses pertaining to the convention are in excess of $223,000. By the time the final talley is complete, it will probably be in the neighborhood of $240,000 to $250,000. That may or may not include the cost of printing the final version of the by-laws and convention Proceedings. This will call to mind the sign that we had at the front of the convention hall that reminded the delegates of how much the convention was costing you. Congratulations. I extend my congratulations to all those who were either elected or re-elected to the many and various positions in the convention. All of you have responsible positions and are part of a team. You owe it to those who elected you and to the Society as a whole to fulfill your obligations to the best of your ability and I know you will. The future looks bright for us. The "Fevers". In the two or three months prior to the convention, there was a dearth of problems that arose in local lodges that were submitted to various offices in the Supreme Lodge for either resolution or advice. Most or all pertained to the election of delegates, their eligibility, and method of election. Some of these became rather involved and fraught with considerable emotion. I attributed all of those problems to what I termed at the time to the "pre-convention fever" which normally occurs in the period immediately preceding a convention. Now that the convention is over, there seems to be a rash of distinctly local lodge types of problems. I guess this can be attributed to the "post-convention fever". These are problems that exist within a lodge and usually involve differences among certain individuals. Maybe it's the heat and drought. In some instances the situation is covered by our by-laws or by local rules and regulations; in others, there seems to be no written or oat answer anywhere, so the solution has to lie in people acting reasonably and in a spirit of cooperation. As I stated in the convention, we do not go around monitoring or seeking out these problems, but rather try to respond and be helpful when called upon. SPJST History. Some confusion has resulted in some of the lodges assuming that the lodge histories submitted to me to be included in the SPJST History
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Project were to have appeared in the convention issue of the Vestnik. There should have been no confusion on this because the project I have been working on for over three years was in no way associated with the convention issue of the Vestnik that Editor Sefcik was responsible for. In a few instances, the lodges submitting their histories to this office assumed that they would automatically appear in the convention issue and then were disappointed when they did not appear. I received only one request through the editor to send him a lodge history that had been submitted to my office so that it might be included in the convention issue of the Vestnik, but in this post-convention period there have been others who had assumed the above, but there is no other explanation that I can make or give. The two projects are completely different and had I been requested to send a copy to the Vestnik editor, I would have gladly done so. As it turned out, I think the convention issue was rather full and a good one. By-laws and Proceedings. The printed and final version of the by-laws and convention Proceedings will probably be completed this time earlier than ever before, although I hesitate giving a date by which they should be available. The convention secretaries and the By-law Committee have been meeting and making good progress with their respective tasks and are to be commended. Please be reminded that this year's Texas Fraternal Congress will meet at the Holiday Inn in New Braunfels on October 10th, 11th, and 12th. These sessions are of benefit to all Texas fraternalists. Be there if you can. In the meantime, I hope you are enjoying the series of pictures from the convention that have and will appear in the Vestnik...and say an extra prayer for rain and some respite from this heat...but then, it's Texas and this is July... Fraternally, Nick A. Morris President
REPORTS DISTRICT II SALES REPRESENTATIVE'S REPORT Sales for June were 30 members for $156,000.00 in insurance sales for a six-month total of 380 members for $2,570,500 in insurance sales. The three top sales representatives were: 1st - Ladis Navratil with 1 mem. for
$75,000.00; 2nd - Chester Shmoldas with 8 mem. for $39,000.00; and 3rd - Willie Dusek with 10 mem. for $14,000.00. Sales for June were: Name Ins. Lodge Mem. Ladis Navratil 87 $75,000 Chester Shmoldas 74 8 39,000 Willie Dusek 177 10 14,000 Norma Cavanaugh 20 1 10,000 E.J. Geistman 1 5,000 24 Albin Machu 29 2 3,000 Amelia Pokorny 3,000 29 3 Emily Stuteville 3,000 1 47 Michael Kaiser 2,000 1 29 Anna Hejl 1 1,000 48 Doris Svoboda 1 1,000 24 Fraternally, L.J. Zatopek -SPJST-
DISTRICT VII SALES REPRESENTATIVE'S REPORT For June, 1980 Sales Rep. Lodge 137 Roy Hranicky Maxine Pavliska 107 Helen Pavelka 117 133 Emil Matula Pauline Bayer 107 Alfred Kalmus 133 Jerry Elzner 70 TOTAL
Ins. Mem. 3 $52,000 25,000 1 11,000 2 5,000 1 2,000 1 2,000 1 1,000 1 10
$94,000
Fraternally, Tillie Valchar Dist. VII SR
LODGE NO. 72, CAMERON Dear Members: Our regular meeting will be held Thursday, July 31st at 6:30 p.m., at the regular meeting place. This meeting was postponed from July 13th due to District II Youth Achievement Day at Lodge No. 24, Cyclone. Fraternally, Lillian B. Mikulec
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LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Dear Members and Friends: Our monthly Executive Meeting was held Tuesday, July 8th, at 8 p.m. The meeting was well-attended. Many important business matters were discussed. Plans were made to make the New Year's Eve Dance more enjoyable than ever this year. Plans for making reservations will be announced well in advance. The July meeting of our lodge was held July 10th, at 8 p.m., and it was called to order by President Glenn Kudrna. Brother Kudrna asked Sister Karen Kudrna to lead the pledge of allegiance. A moment of silence was observed for deceased members: Anna Hroza and Frank Tomsu. Sister Judy Patton read the minutes of the last meeting and these were approved as read. The. minutes of the Executive Meeting were also read and approved as read. A well-received financial report was made by Financial Secretary Louis Kudrna. Sister Patton read a thank-you note from the Anna Hroza family. Douglas Madewell was on the sick list. Paul T. Heeth, Sr. was welcomed as a new member of the lodge. Secretary of the convention delegates, Pat Fowler, made an interesting report on the Proceedings of the conventionand the changes made at the convention. The next convention (in 4 years) will be held at Corpus Christi, Texas. Family games' night as reported by Brother George Good, is doing well. If you have forgotten the time, it is every Wednesday night, at 7:45 p.m, After the discussions, the premium checks were distributed by Sister Patton. Thirty-three members attended the meeting. If you like to listen to polka music, listen to "The Johnny Krajca Polka Show" every Sunday morning, sponsored iri part by Lodge No. 25, on KBEC (Waxahachie) 1390, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. He does a great job of playing a lot of good music for your pleasure. My husband and I are happy to announce two happy events that happened recently: First, the birth of our fifth grandchild (a boy) born to our oldest son, Bob Dlabaj and wife Faith. He was born June 22nd and was named Robert Dylan. Bob is a lifelong member of Lodge No. 25. Secondly, my mother, Alice Jaresh, had a successful by-pass
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By WILLIAM P. CLEMENTS, JR. Governor of Texas
GREETINGS:
AUSTIN, TEXAS
The National Fraternal Congress of America will observe June 8-14, 1980, as Fraternal Week. . The local lodges and branches of the fraternal associations conduct many activities beneficial to the citizens of our State. These include scholarships, youth activities, aid to the needy, assistance to widows and orphans, help to the handicapped, care for the aged and infirm, and involve·· ment in projects·designed for the betterment of the community, including blood for community blood banks and drug abuse awareness programs. The President and Executive Committee of the National Fraternal Congress of America have called upon the executives and leaders of societies and lodges comprising the entire Fraternal Benefit System and its many
WHEREAS, the president of the National. Fraternal Congress of America an affiliation of 95 fraternal benefit societies and more than IO million members, has designated June 8 to 14 1980 as FRATERNAL WEEK, and ' ' Wf!EREAS, the fraternal benefit system through its societies and local units in every community performs many religious, charitable, patriotic, and benevolent activities, and . WHEREAS, the local units of these societies and their members, through civic and patriotic projects, render great service to our state and nation, and · WHEREAS, the fraternal benefit societies have long proclaimed their patriotism and celebrate Fraternal Week through special observances of Flag Day, June 14, and are a part of the National Fraternal Flag Day Foundation, an organization devoted to keeping alive the memory of Dr. Bernard J. Cigrand, the "father" of Flag Day, through the maintenance of the schoolhouse in Fredonia, Wisconsin, where in 1885 he held the first known Flag Day ceremony, and WHEREAS, June 14, 1980.is the birthday ofournation's flag, and WHEREAS, the National Fraternal Congress of America calls upon leaders of all its societies to apprise the nation of the ideals and objectives of the fraternal benefit system, and to unite in observance of Fraternal Week and Flag Day,
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members to unite in the promotion of ·the annual observance of Fraternal Week in order that the people of this state and other states may be fully apprised of the ideals and objectives of the System. Fraternal benefit societies will give special observance to Flag Day, June 14,
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Governor of the State of June 8 through 14, 1980, as
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LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH ~~~ and call upon citizens to lend their support and show their .appreclation of the contributions made by the fraternal benefit system.
Week were chosen to include that day as a fitting one to proclaim their inherent patriotism. THEREFORE, I, as Governor of Texas, do hereby designate the week of June 8-14, 1980, as FRATERNAL WEEK in Texas, and invite the people to lend their support by attending fraternal functions open to the public during this period to become aware of the splendid purpose of the societies in the Fraternal Benefit System.
I would like to welcome all the new members who have joined us during 1980.They are: Jessica Bond, Christina Chrastecky, Frank Huvar, Gary Kucera, Clark Ponder, Carissa Wayda, Alton and Katherine Wokaty and Joyce Ponder. It was voted on at our July lodge meeting to have our youth club meetings moved to Sunday afternoon. The youth club will now meet on the first Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., at Mike Ahlstrom's home, 407 Taos Street. If you have any questions, ca11 Kathy Ahlstrom 578-3279 or Evelyn Horelka at 575-6851. There will be an appreciation supper August 6th in the Kiwanis Park for members and friends who helped make the Czech Festival a success. The park will be open at S p.m, with supper at 7 p.m. If you have any questions call Evelyn Horelka or any of the officers. There will be no regular lodge meeting in August. In case of bad weather the supper will be moved to Hann's Radiator Shop, 1513 E. North. I hope to see you there. Our next regular meeting wi11 be held September 3rd at the Victoria Machine Works Engineer Room. Fraternally, Evelyn Horelka
leg operation recently; she is a member of Lodge No. 5, Tioga. The next dance will be held Saturday, August 2nd, with music by The Flashbacks; as always, this band will play a lot of good music for your dancing pleasure. Saturday, August 23rd will be the Mikula·Vrazel Battle Dance. If you have ever attended before, you know this will be a great dance. Saturday, August 30th, the Country Noblemen will be back; so as you can see, a month of great entertainment has
been planned for you. Mark these three dates on your calendar, so you won't miss any·of the fun. See you then. Fraternally, Viola Dlabaj Reporter -SPJST-
LODGE NO. 32, VICTORIA Dear Members: Our 1980 Czech Festival has come and gone. It was a great success and I would like to express my appreciation to the members and friends for a11 the support they gave us to make it a great day.
Dear Members and Friends: This month marks the halfway point of this decade's first year. July also must truly be the month of the cicada for his shrill persístence continues to auction off one torrid day after another. The July meeting was well-attended, although about a dozen or so of the, regulars were absent. No new business of note was discussed. Questions were asked of the delegates to the convention and some discussions followed. Sunshine Chairperson Martha Durham reported that Gladys Reed was seriously ill in St. Joseph Hospital and that Frank Tesar's nephew, George underwent open heart surgery at All Saint's. John Eddyhusen is recovering from successful surgery on his leg and Annie Hosek, widowof a former Vestnik editor, is now we11 after suffering an arm injury. We learned that Hubert Brown's mother died in Sherman. Lillian Cooper was in Fort Worth visiting her parents, Steve and Lillie Matusevitch, and they all attended the lodge dance held during her visit. Michael Robinett is home from duty in Italy; his grandmother Lity · McMillan told us, and the Jimmy Greer's son, Michael is home from Israel.
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WHEREAS, the president of the National Fraternal Congress of America, an affiliation of 95 fraternal benefit societies and more than 10 million members, has%designated June 8 to 14, 1980, as FRATERNAL WEEK, and WHEREAS, the fraternal benefit system through its societies and local units in every community performs many religious, charitable, patriotic, and benevolent activities, and WHEREAS, the local units of these societies and their members, through civic and patriotic projects, render great service to our state and nation, and WHEREAS, the fraternal benefit societies have long proclaimed their patriotism and celebrate Fraternal Week through special observances of Flag Day, June 14, and are a part of the National Fraternal Flag Day Foundation, an organization devoted to keeping alive the memory of Dr. Bernard J. Cigrand, the "father" of Flag Day, through the maintenance of the schoolhouse in Fredonia, Wisconsin, where in 1885 he held the first known Flag Day ceremony, and WHEREAS, June 14, 1980 is the birthday of our nation's flag, and WHEREAS, the National Fraternal Congress of America calls upon leaders of all its societies to apprise the nation of the ideals and objectives of the fraternal benefit system, and to unite in observance of Fraternal Week and Flag Day, NOW, THEREFORE, I Governor of the State of June 8 through 14, 1980, as
William P. clements, Jr. Texas
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I would like to welcome all the new members who have joined us during 1980. They are: Jessica Bond, Christina Chrastecky, Frank Huvar, Gary Kucera, Clark Ponder, Carissa Wayda, Alton and Katherine Wokaty and Joyce Ponder. It was voted on at our July lodge meeting to have our youth club meetings moved to Sunday afternoon. The youth club will now meet on the first Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., at Mike Ahlstrom's home, 407 Taos Street. If you have any questions, call Kathy Ahlstrom 578-3279 or Evelyn Horelka at 575-6851. There will be an appreciation supper August 6th in the Kiwanis Park for members and friends who helped make the Czech Festival a success. The park will be open at 5 p.m. with supper at 7 p.m. If you have any questions call Evelyn Horelka or any of the officers. There will be no regular lodge meeting in August. In case of bad weather the supper will be moved to Hann's Radiator Shop, 1513 E. North. I hope to see you there. Our next regular meeting will be held September 3rd at the Victoria Machine Works Engineer Room. Fraternally, Evelyn Horelka -SPJST-
LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH and call upon citizens to lend their support and show their appreciation of the contributions made by the fraternal benefit system. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, my handazalof the
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leg operation recently; she is a member of Lodge No. 5, Tioga. The next dance will be held Saturday, August 2nd, with music by The Flashbacks; as always, this band will play a lot of good music for your dancing pleasure. Saturday, August 23rd will be the Mikula-Vrazel Battle Dance. If you have ever attended before, you know this will be a great dance. Saturday, August 30th, the Country Noblemen will be back; so as you can see, a month of great entertainment has
been planned for you. Mark these three dates on your calendar, so you won't miss any of the fun. See you then. Fraternally, Viola Dlabaj Reporter -SPJST-
LODGE NO. 32, 'VICTORIA
Dear Members: Our 1980 Czech Festival has come and gone. It was a great success and I would like to express my appreciation to the members and friends for all the support they gave us to make it a great day.
Dear Members and Friends: This month marks the halfway point of this decade's first year. July also must truly be the month of the cicada for his shrill p- eriistance continues to auction off one torrid day after another. The July meeting was well-attended, although about a dozen or so of thq regulars were absent. No new business of note was discussed. Questions were asked of the delegates to the convention and some discussions followed. Sunshine Chairperson Martha Durham reported that Gladys Reed was seriously ill in St. Joseph Hospital and that Frank Tesar's nephew, George underwent open heart surgery at All Saint's. John Eddyhusen is recovering from successful surgery on his leg and Annie Hosek, widow of a former Vestnik editor, is now well after suffering an arm injury. We learned that Hubert Brown's mother died in Sherman. Lillian Cooper was in Fort Worth visiting her parents, Steve and Lillie Matusevitch, and they all attended the lodge dance held during her visit. Michael Robinett is home from duty in Italy; his grandmother Lily McMillan told us, and the Jimmy Greer's son, Michael is home from Israel,
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Lodge Snook No. 9 SR Seminar July 7, 1980.
Lodge No. 9, Snook July 7, 1980. Two donations to the Rebuilding Fund are appreciated; Joe Zack and his wife gave $25.00 and Elnore Murphy and her mother, Mrs. Davis contributed $50.00. Bennie Hundle wishes to thank everyone who sent cards, flowers and made telephone calls to her while she was laid up with her injured foot. Why don't we all plan to attend the lodge dance on August 22nd when the
Don Peachy Orchestra from Nebraska will be playing? It promises to be an enjoyable time as it proved to be in the past; also, please remember the regular monthly meeting, Sunday, August 10 and the Ladies' Circle meeting Thursday, August 14. Sincerely and Fraternally, Helen Paprskar
LODGE NO. 179, WARRENTON Dear Members and Guests: Warrenton Lodge No. 179 held their regular meeting Thursday night, July 10th in Warrenton Store Guest Room with a nice attendance. President Harold Bergmann called the meeting to order and also led the members in reciting the pledge of allegiance. The president appointed Edith Pfeiffer to read the minutes and correspondence in absence of Secretary Jeanette Schoenst, who also is a youth leader, and accompanied the youth club members on their annual swimming party. Lee Leonhardt gave the treasurer's report. All reports were accepted as given. Dorothy Oltmann read the mortuary standing and the names of our new members, namely: Sister Sandra Ann Heinze, Sister Verna Louise Mohr and Michael and Steven Mohr. A motion was made, seconded and we accepted them by unanimous vote. We are proud to have these new members in our midst and hope they will be able to attend our meetings and participate in the various activities. In old business the poster and ticket committees reported that prize ticket books will be out next week, and the youth club members will assist in disposing of them; hopefully everyone will support our youth. Posters were handed out, so that they can be placed in various business places. The chairmen of some committees stated that will meet next week, and work out details and seek additional help. Members will be notified. However, if any member who has been overlooked and wishes to volunteer their services should see the president. It will be deeply appreciated if each lady member will bring a cake, pie, or dessert to be sold at the noon meal and throughout the evening. Members and non-members are reminded to attend our annual celebration Sunday, August 10th in Round Top Rifle Association Hall in Roundtop. A noon meal will consist of fried chicken and trimmings, serving starts at 11 a.m. until ?? Meal tickets for adults will be $3 and children $1.50. In the afternoon, commencing at 1:00 p.m., various entertainment, games, music, including a variety shoot at 2 p.m. and a dance from 8:30 until 12 p.m. with music furnished by Texas Pride, will take place.
Wednesday, July 23, 1980
Lodge No. 33, Bleiblerville SR Seminar July 8, 1980.
9 Those of you who have made reservations and bought advance tickets are reminded the bus will leave Carmine High School at 10:30 a.m. to Austin for the performance of the Ringling Brothers, Barnum and bailey Circus on Sunday, July 27th. Everyone should bring a sack lunch because the bus will not stop for a noon meal. Sister Dorothy Oltmann who attended the XXIII Convention in San Antonio gave an interesting report. She said that the host lodge hospitality was great. All the convention chairmen plus convention secretaries and committees are to be praised for carrying out their obligation in a most efficient way. We too, are thankful to Brother John Kubena, who did not run for the office, for his devoted service to District I as director. We warmly welcome Brother Ben Trcalek who was elected to replace him. The Food Committee reported that the lodge will furnish cold cuts for our August 14th meeting; the youth club meets at 7:30 p.m. and adults at 8:00 p.m. With no further business the meeting adjourned. Afterwards everyone enjoyed cold cuts, pickles, chips, cakes, pies and refreshments. Fraternally, Edith Pfeiffer Reporter -SPJST-
LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS
SR Seminar July 9, 1980 at Fayette County Agriculture Bldg., La Grange.
FRATERNALISM INSURES TOGETHERNESS
Dear Members: The July meeting of your lodge was held on the night of Wednesday, July 9th. The meeting was called to order at 7:45 by your president, Sister Ann Balusek. All officers, except the treasurer, Sister Patricia Hillman, were present. Her brother-in-law, Wayne Hillman, was in an accident on the 4th of July. He is in a Temple hospital. Brother Joe Slovacek has been on the sick list. He resides in the Colonial Nursing Home of Cameron. We were very pleased to have Mr. Dan Balusek as a visitor. All business and committee reports were approved as read. Brother Anton Svetlik gave a very interesting report on the repairs that were made to your lodge's kitchen. After some discussion on several matters of business, the meeting was adjourned. All members and visitors are invited to attend the next meeting of your lodge; it will be at your hall at 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 13th. Fraternally, Johnnie Roschetzky Reporter
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LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH
Our meeting of July 8th was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by President Charlie Matcek. The pledge of allegiance to our flag was recited by all present. Mary Werner had the roll call with all officers being present. Secretary Mary Werner read the minutes, of the previous meeting, which were accepted as read and she also read a nice card of thanks from Sister Vlasta Nowotny for being remembered with a get-well card. Financial Secretary Aleene Zwahr gave her report; also Willie Mae Kuykendall gave the treasurer's report. The Special Fund report was given by Gilbert Walzel, who also reported on the activities at the hall. Memorial Fund Treasurer Winifred Susan gave her report. All of these reports were accepted as given. Everyone admired the beautiful picture of the delegation at the XXIII Convention at San Antonio which our president purchased while he was there. There were several sick calls reported. We were sorry to hear that Perry Bosak was in the hospital. Mrs. Frances Rehak and Margaret Pollock have had surgery but are recuperating at home; also Vlasta Nowotny has had eye surgery at the Columbus Eye Clinic but is at home now and doing fine. We missed you at the meeting, Vlasta, but hope you will be with us next month. Everyone enjoyed getting cards from John Kolaja while he spent three weeks visiting with his daughter and family in Denver, Colorado. Edwin Susan reported on the installation of lighted signs at the entrance of each rest room at the hall. In my last month's report, I am sorry to have omitted Mary Werner's name from the list of those giving reports from the convention. She gave a good report and forgive me, Mary. Refund checks were handed out and the door prize was won by Winifred Susan. The meeting adjourned and then everyone enjoyed a snack of homegrown cantalopes brought by Gilbert and Benita Walzel. Thanks, again, that hit the spot! Don't forget our next meeting August 12th. Fraternally, Lillie Teykl Reporter
Dear Members and Friends: The heat wave goes on and on. I hope everyone is able to stay cool. Brother Bill and Sister Mary Renfro and I went by to see Brother Pete and Sister Anna Stegient and took them the checks that were given by our Supreme Lodge at the convention; they were two grateful people, and they said we thank yoti a thousand times. They extend a special thank you to the SPJST, Finance Committee and delegates. We want to wish a speedy recovery to Sister Margie Picha who had a serious surgery. We extend our congratulations to Joey and Becky Milan who were wed at Woodland Heights Baptist Church. Joey is a lifelong member of our lodge and he is the son of Brother Frankie and Anna Jo Milan. We extend our sympathy to the family of Brother Floyd W. Barton, and Sister Marie Toberny of Dallas. She was a longtime friend to many of us. May they rest in peace. Brother Jerry Milan and family just returned home from their trip to Europe. I only saw them for a few minutes when they came in and they had a wonderful time, but were glad to be back home; will here more details later. Our next Country/Western Dance with Jerry Max Lane will be held August 2nd. We thank the Estes Company for their donation to the Building Fund of $173.00. So until...Keep Smiling!! Fraternally, Mary Pavey
The May and June dances were well-attended and everyone seemed to have had a real good time also at the July 12th dance. Joe Young provided the music. Everyone I talked with, said that they were having a real good time. The lovely couples at the, door were: Brother and Sister Risinger and Brother and Sister Green. There were also some new faces among us that evening that I happened to talk with from the Two-Left Foot Dance Club: Bonnie and Gus Briggs from the College of Manland of Texas City, and Jus Skinner of Alvin, Texas and Lois Hasletter, a guest. It was nice to see John and Pearl Lyman back with us again. Door prizes were donated by Sister Klechka, Sophie and E.C. Baker and John and Rena Ordener. Thanks to all of you. Our next dance will be held Saturday, July 26th with music by Lee Roy Matocha. I hope to see all of you at the dance again. Fraternally, Margie Lee Nelms 2nd V.P. /Reporter -SPJST-
LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE
Dear Members: Our meeting was called to order by President Edwin Marek. Keith Andel presented the flag and led us in the pledge of allegiance. We then remained standing for our deceased members. We started our business part of the meeting by thanking Brother Billy Smetanka for being the chairman of cooking the sausage which we had at our last social. He told us we need to thank his helpers, his wife, Sister Linda, and -SPJSTBrothers and Sisters: Ben and Gladys LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA Tyroch, Miro and Helen Spanhel, Eugene and Vallie Haisler; also we want Dear Members and Friends: Our long talked-about and hoped for to thank Brother Jerry and Sister Louise vision of our own lodge home building is Zavodny for purchasing the sausage and becoming a dream. Our covered dish bread. It seemed that the members who dinner and free dance in combination came to the last social enjoyed the with the San Jacinto Czech Club was a sausage, so we decided to have sausage big success; this was held June 20th at which will be provided by the lodge at our lodge. I'm sorry that some of you our social to be held Friday, July 25th, at couldn't make it. We are in the process 7 p.m. Ladies, you are, again, asked to of accepting pledges for loans for our bring a dish of vegetable, salad and a new facilities. We are also taking names dessert enough for your family. This will of persons who want to pledge their also be our youth club party of the policies to help us, this is open to month, so bring your games. members of other brother/sister lodges We heard from our delegates who as well as friends who are not members. attended the convention. The reports We will appreciate your help, so contact were interesting. We were also glad to us for more details. hear that three of our lodge members I know that I have not been writing for who received positions: Brother Ben the past two months, but I am at it again Zabcik who was elected to Finance hoping that I am forgiven. Committee, ,' ..other E.J. Geistman, an
Wednesday, July 23, 1980 alternate on the Publication Committee, and Brother Leonard Mikeska was re-elected Supreme Lodge Secretary Treasurer of the SPJST Home Office. We discussed the YAD one more time and finished our plans. Sister Gladys Tyroch volunteered to bring a cake and we want to thank her and all the other ladies I named in my last letter. Youth Leader Sister Norma gave a run-down on all the activities and she was excited how many of our youth members had entered in different categories. Our lodge voted to give $25 to our youth club as a prize to be given away with a comforter that has the SPJST Emblem on it and a ceiling fan; tickets are to be sold at the YAD. If you wish to buy some tickets they will be on sale until August 17th when the draWing will be held at our 50-year SPJST members' event; you need not be present to win, so if you are interested contact any youth member or youth leader. Now the District II YAD is history and it was a success especially since our queen contestant, Kelli Andel, was crowned queen; to her and Duchess Diane Dorner congratulations! We had many winners whom we are also proud of, namely: Kelli Andel who received first place as Teenager of the Year with most points and Keith Andel, first place in Junior of the Year Division with most points; each one received $15. In the 6-9 age division, Kimberly Schneider won first place in Foods; Melanie Zavodny, first place in Handicraft; Mark Mowdy, first place in Hobby Kits; Alan Haisler, first place in Constructed Items. In 15-17 age group, Kelli Andel won second place in Foods. Thanks go to all who helped with the Youth Achievement Day last Sunday. I will not name any names for I may miss someone; also, thanks to our youth and assistant leaders, you can see you did your job well since we had so many winners. I am pleased to report one of our former youth club members, Alan Tyroch, received Bell County Medical Scholarship and also a Chemistry award; he is attending Temple Junior College. His niece Susan Tyroch is going to Indiana to compete in the National Twirling Contest. The members decided to donate $50 towards her expenses. Good luck, Susan! They are the son and granddaughter of Brother Ben and Sister Gladys Tyroch. We accepted and welcomed these new members: Marvin Meyer sold by Btother E.J. Geistman; Tammy Gail Pechal sold by Sister Doris Svoboda; Melissa and David Schneider sold by Sister Louise Zavodny. We also had a transferee Lydia Surovik from Lodge No. 80, Holland.
11 We had Dwayne Sefcik as a visitor and he is the fiance of Darlene Pechal. We are glad you both came to the meeting. Due to a mixup we had two weddings booked on the same day and since you were the couple who had to give up the hall we are glad we could publicly apologize to you. We wish you the best in your marriage Darlene and Dwayne. Door prizes were won by Millard Mowdy, Carolyn Dorner, Keith Andel and Monica Mowdy. A special birthday goes out to Brother John J. Zabcik of Red Ranger who was 91 years young; also those present having birthdays were: Brother Bill Sebek, Keith Andel and Diane Dorner (youths). Happy anniversary to Brother Terry and Sister Shirley Taylor. To all our members who may have birthdays and anniversaries this month--Best Wishes! A REMINDER: The 50-year SPJST membership presentations will be taking place Sunday, August 17th. I will have another letter this month and further details. Due to the YAD held at our lodge and the youth leader being on the committee planning the event, there wasn't time to get it all done, but to be sure we will have a nice evening; so look for my letter, it will be in time for you to see what we have planned. Our next meeting will be August 13th at 8 p.m. Let's all come and let our wishes be known and then help them be accomplished. The more people attend the more ideas we will have and our lodge will continue growing. Fraternally, Bernice Sebek Reporter -SPJST-
LODGE
NO. 74, LOVELADY
Dear Members and Guests: We had Dennis Ivey and The Waymen entertaining our dancing fans July 12th. We had a huge crowd with over 500 people attending; 432 tickets were sold and about 75 kids under age, plus 14 of them who did not have to pay to get in. It was a fantastic turnout, everybody had a great time. As you can see, the SPJST is a family organization because it provides entertainment for all ages, from one to one hundred. We, again, had more than ever people come from faraway places: there were at least 35 people from Palestine, Elkhart and many other faraway places; all this shows we have something for members and guests for entertainment that they do not have in Palestine, Lufkin or many other communities within the area. We have several people who are eager to join, all of this a response from our
guests telling us: We really have a nice place. This really makes all of us feel good here to know that we, at Lodge No. 74, have something worthwhile to offer that other communities cannot provide or don't provide. We are very sorry to hear Dorothy Smith had a slight accident with her foot and was unable to attend the dance Saturday night. All of you be careful and don't get hurt because we don't want any of our members getting hurt. With the drought like it is at the present time, people watering their lawns, can also get hurt falling over flower pots and things. I hope it rains soon because, it is getting serious now. I am proud of all our members. They are doing a good job by inviting their friends to our lodge and , with the results, we are able to spread our SPJST Society. Keep up the good work! Until next time... Fraternally, Chester Shmoldas -SPJST--
LODGE NO. 189, BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION Dear Members and Friends: Our July meeting was called to order by President David Storm at the home of Ernest and Billie Wentrcek. The meeting was well-attended; also we had Brother and Sister Donnie Victorick present along with their children. Brother Victorick is our District I president. It was a pleasure having them with us. It was reported, during our business session, that our slow-pitch ball tournament was a success financially. Our picnic plans were discussed and will be finalized before the next meeting and presented to the membership for approval. Please note that our August meeting has been changed to Smetana on the Brazos, sponsored by the families of Derek Shultz, David Storm and J. Vytopil. Brother Shultz committed himself to a fish-fry. Please be reminded that the fish he promised are still swimming in the Brazos; well, maybe our luck will change. I had an honest fisherman tell me that last week he saw some catfish sitting in the shade of a Cottonwood tree, trying to cool off from the heat, so maybe we can chase a few down. Please plan to attend our August meeting and bring a friend or another member. I am enclosing a small sketch showing the meeting location. I hope the
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LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON
The first dance on our re-done Ballroom floor Saturday, July 9th was enjoyed by a very nice attendance and the guests were in a festive mood with most of the ladies dressed in long evening gowns to enjoy the mixed music of the well-liked orchestra of Ray Jurecka. The Hosting Committee with Rita Alexander, in a rainbow chiffon gown, was in charge of the dance: her smiling husband, Homer, occupied the box office. To greet the guests at the door were, none other, than Millie Manick in a beige chiffon and her friend Martha Baxter in a lovely black gown. All three ladies looked very pretty. Several birthday requests were played for the celebrants. Brother Don Bartula with wife Ruthie
returned from one week's vacation on the Bahama Islands, taking in the beautiful sights and especially the weather. While the two enjoyed their freedom, Ruthie's sister, Wanda Kennedy kept their two sons, Danny and Doug, and now grandmother, Ruth Duncan from Livingston, Tx., will have the pleasure to occupy the two grandsons for a week or two; that is just down the alley for the two lively boys who will give Don and Ruthie another week of peace and quite. Good Luck Grandma and Grandpa Duncan! We mourn the passing away of our Sister Agnes Brom Kasper, age 88, who passed away July 12, 1980. She was the wife of the late Joe Kasper an ardent supporter of Lodge No. 88. Joe Kasper served the Hlahol Dramatic Club as director for many years, producing outstanding performances for our audiences. Sister Agnes Kasper is survived by three daughters: Mary Zatopek (who also was very devoted to Lodge No. 88 and active with her father, Joe Kasper before she was confined to a wheelchair), Margerette Simon, both of Houston; Doris Kaseman of Santa Rosa, Cal.; two sons, Leo M. Kasper and Victor Kasper, both of Houston, Tx; three sisters and two brothers, 14 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, July 14, 1980 at 2 p.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, with Rev. Sean O'Leary officiating. She was laid to rest in the Garden of Gethsemani Cemetery. Our deepest sympathy to the surviving family. The monthly lodge meeting held July 14th was fairly well-attended, but, with our large membership, the meeting should have more participation and interest of the members. As guests at this meeting we had Brother Victor Gerlich of Lodge No. 63 and E.O. Peterson (who I believe will become a member soon). A family of three newcomers to our fair city of Houston from Switzerland and making their home here in Houston are Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kostornlatsky and their lovely daughter, Paula; they are enjoying the new surroundings and new friends. I am sure this lovely family will be a part of our membership in the near future, because they like the friendly atmosphere. Welcome to Houston and Lodge No. 88! We were happy to see Brother Ed Kadlecek enjoying the meeting. Brother Amos Kadlecek was reported to be doing good and getting better. Brother Mark Wahlberg was reported ill; his parents, Mary Frances Wahlberg, our lodge youth leader and Richard Wahlberg, District V Youth Counselor, were not
present to give their reports because they left Friday to Waco, Tx. to be with Mark to have surgery - four of his wisdom teeth had to be abstracted Friday, and they did not return until Monday night. Mark is doing well but is very sore, he is attending the Texas State Technical College and will be taking Diesel Engineering. Wedding anniversaries announced were for: Seth and Ruth Duncan, 9 years; Doris and Henry Knapnick, 15 years; and Gene and Katherine Mikeska, 14 years. A "Happy Birthday" song rang out from the assembly to the birthday celebrants for July. We are very proud of Brother Joe Zucha who received an award from the "International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators"; the very impressive framed certificate which is the first of such presentations and compared under the "Nobel Prize Award" Brother Joe Zucha received this award in July, 1980 and wanted to share it with his fellow members of Lodge No. 88. Congratulations Joe, we are proud of you. Before adjournment three door prizes are always drawn: two are from the lodge and the third one, since the first of the year, is donated by the Liberty Savings Association. President Sister Mildred Holeman adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m. followed by refreshments and sandwiches supplied by the lodge. Fraternally, Frances Olexa ---SPJST-
SPJST SOFTBALL TEAM REPORT LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS
Dear Brothers and Sisters: Wednesday night, July 9th, we played our final makeup game, due to a rainout in May. I cannot believe this happened: It's been so long since it rained in Dallas, against D.D. Lewis Carpet and we won by a score of 7 to 0. This leaves us with 8 wins and 4 losses for the season in our League, and we may have finished tied for second place out of a 12-team League. I will find out tonight because we are having a meeting and will also find out when the City Playoffs will take place; my gues!, is July 26th, 27th, and 28th. Tommy Yates hurled a fine game allowing 4 hits, 1 walk and 6 strikeouts. Offensively, we had a total of 9 hits; Don Jarma had a homerun and a single; Kerry Goad, a triple, a walk and a single; Don Lennox, a single and a walk; Tommy Yates. a single and a. walk;
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Promptly at 10 a.m. on Monday morning, the delegates were greeted in the Czech and English languages by Convention Planning Committee Chairman Emil Matula and Co-Chairman Dominic Netek. SL President Morris is shown on the extreme left and the directors are barely visible to Bro. Matula's left. (All convention photos by Frank Havel)
...and Vincent Kearsey of the San Antonio Hotel Association. Both welcomed the delegates to San Antonio. Bro. Netek then introduced San Antonio Mayor Pro Tem Henry Cisneros...
Danny Yates, a double; Jerry Zabojnik, a single; and Lionel Schulz, a single. This weekend we motored to Stephenville, Texas for a tournament and the results were very disappointing; although we played well afield, we couldn't get any base-hits because the results will show. We played our first game Saturday morning, July 12th at 11 a.m. against Killeen and we lost the game by a score 3 to 0; two of the runs were unearned and all 3 runs were scored in their first inning. We played superb ball the rest of the game, but we didn't hit. We had 2 hits: a single by Don Jarma, a single by Roy Andrews, and Jerry Zabojnik got on base twice: once he was hit by the pitcher and then on a walk. Tommy Yates hurled a good game allowing 4 hits, 4 walks and 7 strikeouts. We had the best team on the field, but we couldn't buy any base.hits as hard as we tried and their pitcher wasn't that good. It's just one of those things that happens to a team.
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14 After the game we went to the park area, built a fire; roasted wieners, had onions, relish, chili and cheese; also had delicious cooked ham, dips, salads, chips, cookies, drinks, pivo; all that good food was enjoyed by the players, their wives and children and our guests Roy and Ruth Gann (my old Army buddy) who always joins us there at the tournament. We want to thank Willie and Carlyn Ondrusek for bringing the ham because it really was good and Carlyn did a superb job of slicing the ham. Of course, she had Willie to tell her how it should be done. Our deepest thanks for the ham. The wives of the players all brought salads and all the trimmings, desserts, etc., which really made the picnic a feast. The team furnished all the drinks and hot dogs. We may have lost the game, but food-wise, we came in first. Our second game was played Saturday at 8 p.m. against Ron-Pope, a team from Weatherford, Texas, and we lost the game by a score of 4 to 1. Again, we had the better team, but our inability to get base-hits resulted in our losing the game and, thus, we were eliminated from the tournament. Earlier I stated, a team sometimes fails to hit and gets beat, but unbelievable as it is, it happened twice in a row in the same tournament. All the players felt so badly about not getting any hits; I just hope they all forget this experience and get themselves keyed up for the City Playoffs. Yes, as their manager, I was disappointed for the players in our losing, but I am not disappointed in the players. I will stand behind them and with them anytime; they are all very good players, individuals and members of the SPJST Society and will prove themselves in our next tournament. It's a pleasure to be associated with everyone of them, this includes their families. Although the team was disappointed in losing the games, I feel they enjoyed the fun and fellowship of being together for the weekend, and this, I feel, is the most important thing anyway. I will give you the results or our City Playoff games in my next article. The weekend of September 19th, 20th and 21st, the team will go to Lake Whitney for their annual fishing trip, a fun thing to look forward to and our annual awards banquet will be held later, however, the date has not been set yet. Come see us play. Fraternallly, Ben Jarma Team Manage'
SL President Morris is shown here turning over the gavel to Convention Chairman Ski Pokladnik (84), right, and Co-Chairman Jerry Prochaska: (65).
Next on the agenda was the introduction of the four convention secretaries by President Morris. They are, L to R: Johnnie ICrizan (6), Irene Weidner (187), Melvin Skrabanek (17), and Elaine Berkovsky (63), LODGE NO. 88 HOUSTON BIRTHDAY CLUB SISTERS The regular monthly meeting was called to order by Sister Pearl Hanka Wednesday, July 2nd at 11:15 a.m. The minutes of the previous meeting were read by Sister Rosalee Kostom and they were accepted as read. Sister Lillie Spies, treasurer, read a complete report of all finances. Although the July weather is very hot outside, the Lodge No. 88 facilities are very comfortable; all except the game room which is very warm. We
wish we could do something about this room to make our brothers and sisters more comfortable. We are looking forward to our Lodge No. 88 HOMECOMING DAY which is Sunday, August 3rd. This is the day that many members and friends come out fort' a free dinner which is always delicious and furnished by Lodge No. 88 for members. Non-members pay a small fee. The Birthday Club Sisters are in charge of the pastry booth, so all you fine sisters and friends bring your good cakes, pies or any pastry and it will be greatly appreciated. We will, also, have
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(Editor's note: The following picture and two proclamations were handed to your editor at the July Supreme Lodge meeting by District III Director Sid Pokladnik; we are sure he desired them to be printed.)
First Row L to R: Robert lieglan, Paul Beglan, Walter Beglan, Benita Pavlu, Ben Janda, Sid Pokladnlk, Bernice Evans, Joyce Johnson, Ruth D. Harper, Mrs. A.W. Thymes and Robert Bergstrom. Second Row L to R: Pat Knippa, Robert Rabroker, Louis Engelke and Walter Stahmer. a beautiful comforter and other lovely prizes to be given away that day. Everybody is planning something for entertainment that day, so you can't miss HOMECOMING DAY, August 3rd! Hostesses for the July luncheons were Sisters Margarite Bohac, Bessie Vasula, Minnie Bravenec and Mary Kosut. Many thanks to you fine cooks because the luncheons were delicious; also everybody enjoyed their meal and plenty of it Sister Mary . Kosut is really a good worker even if she does not feel up to par; that is good; soon you forget your illness. We wish Brother Amos Kadlecek well because his dear wife, Sister Della Kadlecek, has been taking him for his treatment every day. We hope that Brother Amos will soon be able to join us because we miss him very much. It is always good to see Brother Ed Kadlecek at the lodge. Brother Ed becomes exhausted after several hours but he always comes to the lodge for a little while and we are so glad to see him. Brother Ed can be glad that he has such a good wife as Sister Louise Kadlecek. Although we have our problems, there is always so much to be thankful for. "Happy Birthday" was sung to Sisters Ruth Duncan, Emma Jarisch,
Evelyn Mikeska, Evelyn Mikolas, Louise Kadlecek, Sylvia Melia, Anna Soukup, Anna Svestka, Rosalee Kostom, Annie Baethe, Stella flukouski and Della Miksch. May you sisters have many more happy birthdays. Any of you Lodge No 88 Sisters who would like to join the Birthday Club; you are more than welcome to join us. Our president, Sister Pearl Hanka, would be so happy to have you join us. You would enjoy Sister Hanka's meetings, because she is a very efficient president as are all of our officers. DATES TO REMEMBER: 1st Sunday, August 3 -- HOMECOMING DAY (Plan to come and have fun with us) 1st Wednesday, August 6 Luncheon and Game Party 2nd Wednesday, August 13 Meeting, Luncheon and Games JUST A THOUGHT We must be friendly and helpful, courteous and considerate, kindly and thoughtful in the present. We must strive to do our best now, to work toward achievement today. We must appreciate fully the friends and family who now share with us life's joys and sorrows.
We must live in the present with just enough of the past to enrich It and just enough of the future to inspire It Fraternally, Lillian Finn Reporter 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 all enemies.
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BULLETIN BOARD District Meetings TEXAS FRATERNAL CONGRESS
This year's Texas Fraternal Congress will be held on, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, October 10, 11, and 12 at the Holiday Inn in New Braunfels. The Youth Spectacular will be held at 4:30 p.m. on October 11 at the Civic Center in New Braunfels. See agenda elsewhere in the Vestnik. • * DISTRICT I
The District I spring meeting will be held on Sunday, April 26, 1981 at Lodge No. 13, Dime Box, as host lodge. * • DISTRICT II
Credentials Committee Chairman Darlene Engelke (66) was called upon by President Morris to give her report.
The District 'II fall meeting will be held at Lodge No . 29, Taylor, on August 10, 1980. • • DISTRICT III
The District III fall meeting will be held Sunday, September 28, 1980 at Lodge No. 154 in Fort Worth.
A_ Temporary Tellers Committee is shown here tabulating the votes for convention chairman. L to R: Chairman Alvin Sefcik (173), Aileen Pokorny (76), Mildred Eizner (79). Albin Machu (29), Albert Banik (35), and Erwin Holy (4) are seated on the left and cannot be seen in this photo. UTSA PROMOTES OUJESKY Dr. Helen Oujesky has been named acting director of the division of Allied Heo l th and Life Sciences at the
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Wednesday, July 23, 1980 University of Texas at San Antonio. She replaces Dr. Wayne Magee, who has returned to teaching at the university. Oujesky, an associate professor of microbiology, joined UTSA in 1973. Her research interests include radiation biology and microbiology. She is a member of the American Society of Microbiology, the Radiation Research Society, the Society for Industrial Microbiology and the Texas Academy of Science. Helen (Dr. Oujesky) is the daughter of Steve and Lillie Matusevitch of Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth, Texas.
YOUTH SECTION Youth Activity Calendar August 24 — State YAD at Temple September 27 — State Royalty at Lodge No. 187, Round Rock; music by the Texas Fever band of Austin DISTRICT I — August 13-16 — Camp, at Val Verde, with District IV
Tellers Committee Chairman Alvin Sefcik is shown reporting the results of the vote for convention co-chairman. More convention pictures next week.
DISTRICT II July 26-29 — Camp for Teens at Val Verde From The District Youth July 29-31 and Aug. 1 — Camp for Juniors at Val Verde Counselors Aug. 10 — Fan District meeting at DISTRICT II ACHIEVEMENT DAY Lodge No. 29, Taylor RESULTS • e District III The YAD of District No. II was August 2-5 — District III Camp at well-attended by both youth and adults. The youth were full of enthusiasm and Camp Val Verde they were well-represented from the whole district. There were 70 youth District IV members who participated in the talent Sunday, July 27 — YAD at Senior and royalty contest and there were 210 Citizens Recreation Bldg., Sey- craft entries in the arts and crafts contests. We had 2 kings and 6 queens mour August 13-16 — Camp with District competing in the Royalty contest. On the district level, all active youth I, at Camp Val Verde clubs, including Academy, Seaton, Taylor, Cyclone, Rockdale, Granger, District V Elgin, Beyersville, and Cameron-BuckSunday, July 27 - YAD at Lodge No. 88, holts were very well-represented. 1435 Beall, Houston. I would like to thank the youth leaders, _ Camp at Camp Val Verde Aug. 8 noon assistants, the District II officers, through noon Aug. 11'. District II Director Henry Vitek, SYD Dorothy Massey, and many other sisters • • and brothers who were so very efficient in District VII helping to make our YAD such a great Sunday, July 27 YAD at New success. It was through your help that Braunfels made this day successful and we certainly August 5 - 9 — Camp, at Val Verde. do thank everyone. I would especially Arrive for supper on the 5th; wish to thank the 7 people who did all of leave after breakfast on the 9th the tabulating: Mr. Henry Vitek — smorr —
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supervised this committee; others on the committee were Mrs. Mary Dubec, Ronnie Rieger, Jim Magonye, Lloyd Felfe, Charlie Bedrich and Edwin Adamek. The local lodge youth leaders and assistants all did their part and certainly did it well. Thank you again, one and all. I also wish to thank the judges who donated all of their time and we certainly do appreciate the use of their time and talents; for all of the members of District II, I wish to say thank you to Lodge 24, Cyclone for being such a good host lodge and helped in many ways to make our YAD a great success; special thanks to the members who worked that day, in the bar and kitchen and setting up the chairs, etc.; also, for the delicious meal they served. It took a lot of hard work to prepare. I would also like to give special thanks to members from Lodge No. 24 who helped me. Your help was greatly appreciated. I will not name anyone else because there were over 30 leaders, assistants, district officers, SYD, the editor and his wife, my assistant Norma Cavanaugh and leaders' wives or husbands and my wife who helped me so you can see that this is no one man job. It is the cooperation of all of these people so I certainly want to thank everyone -c
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18 also for your encouragement and your attendance. I will start these results with the Royalty winners. District II Royalty King was David Marburger of Lodge No. 20, . Granger; his duke was Greg David. The first runner-up was Josef Morris of Lodge Seaton and his duke was Michael Morris. Royalty Queen winner was Kelli Andel of Lodge No. 24 in Cyclone and her duchess was Diane Dorner. The first runner-up was Debbie Marburger of Lodge 20, Granger and her duchess was Mandy Richter. Second runner-up was Mandy Mikulencak from Granger and her duchess was Jana Cervenka. There were two king contestants and six queen contestants and they all did an excellent job. It was a very competitive contest and all of you should class yourself as winners. Below are the talent and craft results: Individual Talent Ages 6-9: 1st - Melissa David (20) - -2nd - Shawna Schneider (29) 3rd - Gregory David (20) Ages 10-12: 1st - Kari Kovar (20) 2nd - Sue Marburger (20) 3rd - Melissa Strmiska (20) 'Ages 13-14: 1st - Paula Staton (18) 2nd - Cara Carpenter (20) 3rd - Vicki Frei (174) '`Ages 15-17: 1st - Debbie Marburger (20) 2nd - Tonya Ruzicka (15/72) 3rd - none Junior Group Talent 1st - Youth from Lodge 20, Granger 2nd - Youth from Lodge 20, Granger 3rd - none Senior Group Talent 1st - Youth from Lodge 20, Granger 2nd - Youth from Lodge 20, Granger 3rd - Youth from Lodge 20, Granger Craft results were as follows: Handicraft Ages 6-9: 1st - Melanie Zavodny (24) 2nd - Michael Morris (47) Tie: 3rd - Tommy Bedrich (72/15) Daniel Marek, Jr. (174) Ages 10-12: 1st - James Allen Cox (177) 2nd - Melissa Strmiska (20) 3rd - Timothy Schneider (29) Ages 13-14: 1st - Tessa Mikulencak (20) 2nd - Beth Felfe (18) 3rd - Michele Strmiska (20) Ages 15-17: ,1st - David Marburger (20) 2nd - Tonya Ruzicka (15/72) 3rd - Lisa Tepera (47)
Hobby Kits Ages 6-9: 1st - Mark Mowdy (24) 2nd - Sarah Jo Slavik (72/15) 3rd - Mark Steger (29) Ages 10-12: 1st - Carol Marek (174) 2nd - Louis Motl (47) 3rd - Dean Shirocky (20) Ages 13-14: 1st - Rhonda Slavik (7245) 2nd - Amy Heselmeyer (29) 3rd - Peggy Biar (48) Ages 15-17: 14st - Alaine Hesehneyer (29) 2nd - Shirley Slavik (7245) 3rd - Cindy Marek (174) Constructed Items Ages 6-9: 1st - Alan Haisler (24) 2nd - Larry Meredith (177) 3rd - Gregory David (20) Ages 10-12: 1st - Daryl Repa (20) 2nd - Sue Marburger (20) 3rd - Charlie Strmiska (20) Ages 13-14: None Ages 15-17: 1st - Gene Skrabanek (47) Science-Education Ages 6-9: 1st - Daniel Marek, Jr. (174) 2nd - Gregory David (20) 3rd - Melissa David (20) Ages 10-12: 1st - Carol Marek (174) 2nd - John VVuensche (48) 3rd - Melissa Strmiska (20) Ages 13-14: 1st - Mandy Mikulencak (20) 2nd - Carolyn Naizer (20) 3rd - Cara Carpenter (20) Ages 15-17: 1st - Cindy Marek (174) 2nd - Ginger Wuensche (48) 3rd - Debbie Marburger (20) Foods Ages 6-9: 1st - Kimberly Schneider (24) 2nd - Paula Wuensche (48) 3rd - Daniel Marek, Jr. (174) Ages 10-12: 1st - Tim Cavanaugh (20) 2nd - Jeff Grimes (20) 3rd -Shanna Pasemann (29) Ages 13-14: 1st - Michele Strmiska (20) 2nd - Vicki Tepera (47) 3rd - Cara Carpenter (20) Ages 15-17: 1st - Shirley Slavik (72/15) 2nd - Kelli Andel (24) 3rd - Ginger Wuensche (48) Pictorial Arts'Ages 6-9: 1st - Melissa David (20) 2nd - Amanda Richter (20) 3rd - Shawna Schneider (29) Ages 10-12: 1st - Sue Marburger (20) 2nd - Daryl Repa (20)
3rd - Timothy Schneider (29) Ages 13-14: 1st - Chris Kurtin (20) 2nd - James Harkins (18) 3rd - Michele Strmiska (20) Ages 15.17: 1st - Debbie Marburger (20) 2nd - David Marburger (20) Home Arts Ages 6-9: 1st - Shawna Schneider (29) 2nd and 3rd - None Ages 10-12: 1st - Melissa Strmiska (20) 2nd - Shelly Shirocky (20) 3rd - Shanna Patterson (47) Ages 13-14: 1st - Mandy Mikulencak (20) 2nd - Tessa Mikulencak (20) 3rd - Paula Staton (18) Ages 15-17: 1st - Cindy Marek (174) 2nd - Lisa Tepera (47) 3rd - Ginger Wuensche (48) Scrapbook Contest 1st - Lodge 29 Youth Club, Taylor 2nd - Lodge 174 Youth Club, Rockdale The above two scrapbooks will both be permitted to compete at State YAD. All of the first place talent and craft winners will compete in statewide competition on August 24 at Temple High School, and the Royalty will compete for State King and Queen on September 27th at Lodge 187, Round Rock. I would like to congratulate every contestant for a fine performance and I wish all the 1st place winners much luck whenever they perform at State. The audience is also to be complimented for being quiet. This year we were honored to have our 1979 Royalty District II and State winners, Terry Loessin and Kelly Cavanaugh to MC our YAD. They did a wonderful job and are to be complimented for their performance and willingness to help. Terry and Kelly were also the winners at state so they still are the SPJST State King and Queen for 1979-80. Mary Cavanaugh, our 1976 'Miss SPJST' winner, MC'd the Group Talent portion of the program. Thanks again to all three of you and thanks again to everyone. There is also a separate letter of what to bring to camp so please read it. See you at camp. Fraternally, Frank Klinkovsky DYC
Wednesday, July 23, 1980 DISTRICT NO. 11 CAMP To All Leaders and Campers Attending District II Camp: Camp will start this Saturday for the teenage group starting with ages 12 through 16. We have 40 youth members who sent in entries in this group. This group of children and their chaperones are to arrive at camp between 10 a.m. and 10:30 on Saturday, July 26th. This group will go home Tuesday right after the noon meal and should be gone at about 2 p.m. The junior group of children ages 6 through 12 will arrive at Camp Val Verde between 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. The juniors must eat their noon meal at home or take a sack lunch because the first meal they will have at camp will be at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 29th. The activities for the teen group will start at 2 p.m. Saturday and will continue until Tuesday morning at about 11:30 a.m. at which time camp will be over for the teen group and the juniors will arrive. The junior group has 101 entries so they are not divided very equally this year. This makes a total of 101 children plus about 19 adults attending the junior session and 7 staff people, so it seems that we will have about 127 total in the junior group and only about 55 total for the teen group. The morning break which will include cookies and punch is furnished by the camp but, for the afternoon break, the youth must buy their own soda pop so you should have some money for drinks. If they wish to purchase SPJST caps, they are $3 and the T-shirts are $2.50 for the blue ones, and $4.00 for the red ones, but this is not mandatory. However, they will be available. If you have any questions ask your leader or feel free to call me at any time. Items To Bring To Camp 1. Sheets 2. Pillow (if you use one) 3. Light cover 4. Swim suit and underclothes (Jr. group underclothes initialed if possible.) 5. Towels and wash cloth 6. Toilet articles (soap and grooming needs) 7. Casual clothes 8. Flashlight (optional) 9. Long pants, socks-and shoes (a must if you plan to ride hdrses) 10. Hat or cap (for hiking and archery) 11. Change of clothes for each day and large grocery bag or garbage bag for dirty clothes 12. Comfortable shoes (2 pairs are desirable) because you will walk and play quite a bit. 13. Camera (if desired)
19 14. Suntan lotion or bug repellent (optional) 15. Tennis 'racquet (if you wish to play tennis), balls furnished by the district 16. Stereo records (optional) or some favorite dance records 17. Some money for extra soda pop (there will be morning refreshments served by the camp). Our schedule includes swimming, canoeing, horseback riding, archery, crafts, some hiking, outdoor and indoor-games of many varieties. Parties ate planned for each night. Leaders, Please don't forget to make name tags for the youth of your club. (This is for everyone attending camp.) I will make name tags for the leaders and chaperones. We will have flag ceremonies twice daily and there should be a patriotic song or a poem in addition to the pledge. Each club will have one of these ceremonies for each group so plan what you will do. Table grace will also be given by the youth at each meal. The shortest way to get to Camp Val Verde is to take Hwy. 36 West out of Temple, go about 6 miles, take Hwy. 317 to the right, toward Moody and go straight through Moody and to McGregor, go to the 2nd red light in McGregor and turn right; this will be Hwy. 84 heading east toward Waco, go about 8 miles to the Val Verde exit to the left, follow that road and when you come to a "T" turn right and then take the 2nd road to the left and that takes you into camp. Stop at the flag pole for further instructions. It seems that I am running out of time this year trying to get this in the Vestnik so I hope you will come to camp and see what else was planned this last week. The schedule planned for this year will be the same as last year for the junior category since we will have to divide them into five groups and plan to give them a little time to rest during noon. If it continues to be so hot we may have to slow down our activities. We certainly hope all of you, who sent in applications, will be able to attend because we are having a place reserve for you in your group and your cabin nd we have plans to have a great camp. Let's all remember our fall District II meeting and fun-day for the youth on August 10th at Lodge No. 29 in Taylor. More on this next week. Hoping to see you at camp. Fraternally, Frank Klinkovsky District II YC -SPJST-
ATTENTION DISTRICT III YOUTH LEADERS ASSISTANTS If this hot weather continues while attending summer camp, we will be forced to participate in indoor games; therefore, I ask the leaders and their chaperones to bring along indoor games for that purpose. Please mail me your camp applications! See you at camp. Fraternally, Ed Kamm District III YC --SPJST-
DISTRICT IV YOUTH COUNSELOR The District IV Youth Achievement Day will be held Sunday, July 27, 1980 at the Senior Citizens Building, 500 Belknap in Seymour. A personal invitation is hereby extended to all the Supreme Lodge officers, their wives, District IV officers, plus their wives, members and friends to attend the YAD in our district. You owe it to the youth members to attend this important activity day because they have spent many hours on their craft and talent entries. Let's make them happy by attending. The members of District IV are asked to bring goodies for lunch just as we have done in the past years. Tea, plates, napkins, and cups will be furnished. YAD PROGRAM 12:00 - 1:45 p.m. -- Registration 1:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. -- Lineup 2:00 p.m. -- Welcome by DYC Mary Haisler Pledge of Allegiance by Greg Blankenship "America" by assembly Individual Talent: 6-9, 10-12, 13-14, 15-17 Group Talent: Juniors, 6-12; Seniors, 13-17 Introduction of officers and guestt Recognition of State Youth Director, youth leaders and assistants 15-minute break Royalty Contest Crowning of Queen by Jena Haisler Sceptre Presentation by Randy Sosolik Recognition of Judges District IV points awards by SYD Massey and Director Broz Awarding of YAD prizes by Mary Haisler, Stanley Broz, Dorothy Massey. Dismissal for lunch Fraternally, Mary Haisler District IV YC
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DISTRICT VII YAD Hill Country Lodge New Braunfels will host our YAD July 27th, 1980 at St. Mary's Hall (St. Peter's and Paul's Church). Registration will be from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. Talent will begin at 1:45 p.m. Our program is planned to coincide with other activities at this hall. Church is over at 12 noon, so try to arrive after 12 noon so the parking lot will be available. We plan to be finished by 5 p.m. to clear the area for another activity. Our hosting lodge will be selling hot dogs, cold drinks, coffee, cookies and doughnuts. Directions to the hall are as follows: Exit from IH-35 on San Antonio Street in New Braunfels, go into town (pass four traffic lights) one block from "The Circle", take a left on Castell Street (you will see the St. Peter's and Paul's Church), go two blocks to St. Mary's Hall. Parking is in the church's parking lot. Let's have a great day together. Fraternally, Maxine Pavliska District VII YC
From The Lodge Youth Leaders TO ALL THE YOUTH LEADERS IN DISTRICT VII This Sunday, July 27th, Lodge No. 185, New Braunfels will host the District VII Youth Achievement Day at St. Mary's Hall in New Braunfels. We will have hot dogs, sweets, soft diinks and coffee available. To get to St. Mary's Hall from Interstate 35, take Business 81 Exit to West San Antonio Street and go to the fourth red light, which will be North Castel! Street; turn left on North Castell and go two blocks to Saint Peter's and Paul's Church and St. Mary's Hall is next to the church. ' I am looking forward to meeting everyone at YAD. Fraternally, Gladys Jasek Youth Leader —SPJST-
LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO Dear Readers, El Campo Lodge No. 50 Youth Club met July 9th at the American Legion Ladies' Auxiliary Building. The meeting was opened by Vice President Kim Vanek with the pledge of allegiance. Secretary Joseph. Bartos read the minutes and Treasurer Jackie Marek gave the treasury report and collected dues. The youth members discussed camp and how they enjoyed themselves. We had election of chairpersons for committees. They are as follows: Games -- Denise Rek, Amanda Vanek Refreshments -- Patrick Bartos, Darren Dybala Cleanup -- Pamela Brandt, Michael Marek Telephone -- Janet Ermis Scrapbook -- Brenda Ermis, Kim Vanek Our youth visitors were Bonnie Baker, Martha Lynn Bartos, Patsy and Kathy Socha. The mothers present were: Mrs. Anna Bartos, Mrs. Josephine Brandt, Mrs. Lorene Ermis, Mrs. Georgie Henderson, Mrs. Janet Marek, Mrs. Bernice Rek and Mrs. Vlasta Bartos. Our next meeting will be held August 13th at 7:30 p.m., at the American Legion Ladies' Auxiliary Building. Fraternally, Mrs. Vlasta Bartos parier
LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Readers: The youth club held their meeting June 27th after the mother lodge meeting. The attendance was good. Our Lodge No. 6 Picnic was planned for July 20th with dinner being served at 11 a.m., gamestand opened at 1 p.m., cake walk was set for 3 p.m. We also planned a fish pond. All the youth club members were assigned to different shifts. I enjoyed seeing so many of you at our annual picnic. (More on the picnic activities later.) June 29th was District III Youth Achievement Day at Lodge No. 180 in Burleson which was represented real well by our lodge. Many of our youth members won first places: Beseda competition was won by our Teenage Group as well as in Senior Group Talent; The Juniors did real well in their talent. Our club members also won Teenager of the Year, and Youth Club of the Year. Our King and Queen contestants did real well in their speeches also. We were proud of you! We want to congratulate all of the winners in District III. Good luck to each of you at State YAD which will be held Sunday, August 24th in Temple. Don't forget District III camp on August 2nd through 5th at Camp Val Verde. I need everyone's camp applications right away. Birthday in July was for Melissa Mynar. Delores brought the cake. Thank you, Delores! Kevin will bring the cake to the August meeting. Fraternally, Willie Mae Schuetz Youth Leader
Letters From The Youth LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Members, YAD has come and gone and it was good to see friends from other lodges once again. Congratulations to all the first place winners and good luck at State YAD. Our club is busy starting a new year. We are working on crafts and several charity projects. Plans are being made for a swimming party real soon. We are also making plans for our Westfest booth and float. All youth club members are urged to come and help with the float and also help in the booth. See you at our social nights. Fraternally, Darrell Uptmor (7-16-80)
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Wednesday, July 23, 1980 LODGE NO. 48, BEYERSVILLE
LODGE NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE
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Dear Members and Friends, I am looking forward to camp. It will be held July 29th through August 1st. I plan to go swimming, canoeing and hiking. I hope to see most of my friends there from last year. Our next meeting will be held Sunday, August 3rd at 4 p.m. Sandwiches will be served for supper. The District II meeting will be held at Taylor August 10th. Everyone try to attend because we will go swimming and golfing after the meeting. July 13th, 1980, I went to YAD at Cyclone. I won second place in Science/Education. I enjoyed the talent contest. Fraternally, John Wuensche ( 0) (7-16-80)
Dear Readers, The Hallettsville Youth Club held their monthly meeting Sunday, July 13th, at the Rotary Pavilion. We discussed our annual Family Day. Family Day will be held Sunday, August 10th at the American Legion Hall. Our money making projects this year will be selling tickets and we will have social games. We also discussed having a swimming party, but no plans were for sure. Finally, we hope everyone will make plans to attend Family Day. Fraternally, Denise Vasek Secretary (7-17-80)
Dear Readers, July 15th we had our monthly meeting. Donna Stanislav read the roll call and we had fourteen members present. There were nine adults and one LIT. We have two new members. Their names are Michelle Shelton and Chris Owen. Our trip to Six Flags has been postponed to September 27th because of the hot weather. Remember that camp is coming up and I hope a lot of youth members are planning to come. If you do you will have a lot of fun. Tuesday, July 29th, we are planning to have a swimming party at the West Playdium from 5 to 9 p.m. Everyone be sure to come. Fraternally, Janice Stanislav (13) (7-17-80)
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Dear Friends and Readers, It was fun at Six Flags. I hope I can go again some time. I rode the Judge Roy Scream; when it went down, it scared me, but I had fun on it. Whenever we go back to Six Flags, I am going to ride it again. I had so much fun and when we got back to the bus we all were tired. We got back home OK. Fraternally, Missey Hawk (8) (7-15-80) -SPJST-
LODGE NO. 66, WACO
Dear Readers, Our meeting was called to order by President Karen Shelton on July 15, at 7 p. m. Vikki Nors led us in the pledge to the flag. Secretary Donna Stanislav called the roll and read the minutes. We had two new members, Chris Owen and Michelle Shelton. Our Six Flags' trip, which was scheduled for Saturday, July 19th, was called off because of the heat. We are to go to the West pool on July 29th, from 5 to 9 p.m. We will have a household hints' contest for next month. The meeting was adjourned. Door prizes were won by Larry Yates and Randy Nors and the cake will be brought by Karen Shelton. I hope to see you at the West pool. Fraternally, Larry Brem (7-17-80)
LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO
Dear Members, Our SPJST Lodge No. 50 Youth Club held their monthly meeting at the American Legion Ladies' Auxiliary Hall on July 9th. We elected chairmen for committees. Door prizes were won by Lori and Jodi Henderson. We sang "Happy Birthday" to Amanda Vanek and Michael Marek, also my mother, Mrs. Alvin Bartos. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Ermis. We had four guests Bonnie Baker, Kathy and Patsy Socha and Martha Lynn Bartos. Fraternally, Veronica Bartos ( 2) (7-16-80) -SPJST-
LODGE NO. 17, NEW TABOR
Dear Vestnik Readers, Our monthly meeting was called to order by President John Rychlik, Sunday, July 13, 1980, at 2:30 p.m. The secretary's minutes and the treasurer's report were given and approved. Under old business we discussed camp which will be held at Camp Val Verde on August 13th through 17th. Everyone who *anted to go filled out an application. Under new business we planned to have a party, possibly at Halloween, and invite a neighboring youth club. The meeting was then adjourned. Fraternally, Mary Rychlik (10) (7-16-80)
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Dear Members, SPJST Lodge No. 50 El Campo Youth Club held their meeting at the American Legion Auxiliary Hall, July 9th. Door prizes were won by Jodi Henderson and Lori Henderson. We sang "Happy Birthday" to Michael Marek, Amanda Vanek and Mrs. Anna Bartos. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Ermis. We also elected committee chairmen. Fraternally, Patrick Bartos (7-16-80) -SPJST-
LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD
Dear Readers, At our June meeting, we discussed the Youth Achievement Day. We had a good attendance. Sister Schuetz and Kathy Brem had birthdays in June. Our July meeting also had a good attendance. Sister Schuetz reminded everyone that our annual Lodge No. 6 Picnic will be held July 20th and that everyone is supposed to help and donate whatever they can. We are going to have a cake walk, fish pond, games and country store. Melissa Mynar has a birthday in July. Dee Dee Dobecka brought the July birthday cake, and Tammy Dobecka brought the June birthday cake. Fraternally, Terry Hykel Reporter (7-17-80)
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LODGE NO. 186, CALDWELL Dear Members, The Caldwell SPJST Youth Club is going to have a party at Lake Somerville July 26th. Everyone is asked to bring a friend to this picnic. The Caldwell SPJST Youth members are going to meet at 4:30 p.m. at the docks. Fraternally, Lana Cannon (12) (7-16-80) - SPJST-
LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO Dear Readers, The El Campo Lodge No. 50 Youth Club met July 9th at the American Legion Ladies' Auxiliary Building. We talked about camp and how we enjoyed it. We sang "Happy Birthday" to the July birthday celebrants; they were Amanda Vanek, Michael Marek and Mrs. Anna Bartos. Door prizes were won by Lori and Jodi Henderson. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Lorene Ermis. Fraternally, Joseph Bartos (7-16-80) -SPJST-
LODGE NO.6, COTTONWOOD Dear Readers, Our next meeting will be held August 8th after the adult meeting. State Youth Achievement Day will be held August 24th at Temple. High School. Fraternally, Karen Hykel (7-17-80) -SPJST179,
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Dear Readers, The regular business meeting of the Warrenton Lodge 179 Youth Club, was held July 10th at the La Grange swimming pool in connection with our social. We had 43 members and a guest attending. Thank you Jennifer Matocha for serving as lifeguard. After everyone finished swimming we had a picnic lunch. For our meeting we heard reports on YAD, movies seen and those still on the agenda, our snowcone stand and parade entry on July 4th at Round Top, and birthday activities for Michael Mohr and Jeannie Eckermann. Our trip to the circus at Austin was planned. Our feast will be on August 10; Jeannie
and Sue Lynn will have the work schedule. Remember that each member needs to bring a wrapped cake for the cake walk. Next meeting is on August 14th at Warrenton. Fraternally, Sue Lynn Schoenst (7-12-80) -SPJST-
LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Dear Vestnik Readers, The Taiton SPJST Youth Club held their monthly meeting July 6th at the Taiton Community Center, at 2:30 p.m. We discussed our outing which will be held August 3rd, at the American Legion from 2 to 4 p.m.; we will go swimming, from 4 to S p.m.; then we will play games at 5 p.m. We will also have our meeting. After the meeting we will have hamburgers and refreshments. Fraternally, Jean Dorotik (11) (7-11-80)
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LODGE NO.6, COTTONWOOD Dear Readers, Lillian Perez, our queen, with Duchess Tori Grmela plus King Bobby Hykel and Duke Andy Grmela did a great job representing our lodge. We are very proud of them. Fraternally, Terry Hykel (7-17-80) -SPJST-
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Kelli Andel, who will advance to State. Other participants were Diane Dorner, Keith Andel and Melanie Mowdy. All those who entered were actually winners in representing our lodge. We are so proud of Kelli Andel who was selected District II Queen. We wish her good luck in State. Kelli has always been a very active member in the youth club. Congratulations to Diane Dorner, who will be Kelli's duchess. See you at camp! Fraternally, Kim Schneider (9) (7-17-80)
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Dear Readers, Our regular monthly meeting was held July 9th, 1980 with eleven members present. Officers for the following year were elected: President Beverly Marek, Vice President Neal Hoelscher, Secretary Kelli Andel, Treasurer Alan Haisler. Telephone Committee: Kim Schneider, Diane . Dorner, Tim Taylor. Sunshine: Melaine Zavodny, Beverly Marek, Kelli Andel. We wish them good luck. We would like to thank Norma Andel and Mrs. Eugene Haisler for their support and help as our youth leaders. July 13th, 1980, our lodge was host to District II Youth Achievement Day. A big THANK YOU goes out to all the members of our lodge who helped prepare the meal, it was delicious. The YAD winners from our lodge were: Alan Haisler, Mark Mowdy, Melanie Zavodny, Kim Schneider, and
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Dear Readers, I wish to thank the Brenham Lodge No. 169 for hosting YAD this year. It made it very nice for us because it was close. They had a very good set-up. Jeannie and I will be going to Royalty at Round Rock. We also have Jeannie Eckermann, Staci Schoenst, Gene Harper, Ann Harper, Rhonda Oltmann, Anna Key, Kimberly Gebhard and our scrapbook going to State YAD at Temple. See you there. Fieaternally Staci Schoenst (7-12-80) -SPJST —
LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Members, Our Six Flags' trip is over and we had a great time. We had a picnic lunch on the way to Six Flags. Fraternally, Louis Motl (11) (7-12-80) -SPJST-
LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Members: We had our monthly meeting on July 10th. Plans were made for the upcoming YAD for District V to be held at Lodge No. 88, Houston, July 27th. Mr. Wahlberg also discussed camp to be held ,in August at Camp Val Verde.
Wednesday, July 23, 1980 Our next meeting will be August 7 at 7:30. Be sure to attend since camp will be discussed further. Everyone plan to attend District V YAD on July 27th. Fraternally yours, Debra Dobesh (13) (7-17-80) -SPJST--
DISTRICT V YOUTH CLUB Dear Members: This is an invite to all to come to our District V YAD July 27 at Lodge 88 in Houston. We will look forward to seeing all of you good members who support District V. WE TAKE PRIDE IN DISTRICT V. Fraternally yours, Craig Dobesh (9) (7-17-80) -SPJST--
LODGE NO. 179, WARRENTON Dear Readers, First I wish to thank Brenham lodge for hosting YAD for our District I. They all did an outstanding job. Our leaders treated all participants from our lodge to the movie "Coal Miner's Daughter" at the Simon Theater and treats at the Sonic following YAD activities. Our lodge has been very busy. We sold snowcones at the Round Top July 4th Parade and later at the Round Top Feast. We will use the income from this to pay for tickets for all members wishing to attend the circus at Austin on July 27th. We will be traveling by school bus, leaving from the Carmine High School at 10:30 a.m. We also had a parade entry which placed fourth. Our District 1 Queen, Jeannie Eckermann and her Duchess Staci Schoenst rode in a decorated convertible. They also distributed treats to the children. July 7th the senior members attended the movie "Little Darlings" at Brenham. The junior members will see "Black Stallion" on Saturday, July 12th. Fraternally, Sue Lynn Schoenst (7-12-80) -SPJST--
LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Members, Out assistant youth leader would like for everyone to bring an old shirt of their father's and a paint brush, a water color brush would be fine; also if one child in every family could bring a styrofoam egg carton. You would need to bring all of these things for craft after the meeting. Fraternally, David Motl (9)
23 LQDGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Readers, Our July meeting was held Tuesday, July 15th. We had fifteen members present. Two new members have joined our lodge, they are: Chris Owen and Michelle Shelton. District III camp will be held August 2nd through August 5th. We have cancelled our Six Flags' trip until September 27th. For July we will go swimming at the Playdium, in West on July 29th. Fraternally, Randy Nors (7-17-80) -SPJST--
We are going swimming at the West Playdium on July 29th, at about 5 p.m. Next month we will have a contest of the best household hints. Janice Stanislav will bring the game and Karen Shelton will bring the cake. Larry Yates and Randy Nors won door prizes. The team that won the games were the following members: Kevin Owen, Chris Owen, Michelle Shelton, Donna Stanislav, Lanette Nors, Vikki Nors and Larry Brem. The game was called "Lifesaver Pass" by Karen Shelton. Fraternally, Lanette Nors (7-17-80) -SPJST--
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Dear Readers, The meeting for July was held Tuesday, July 15th. We will have a swimming party at the West Playdium on July 29th. Our Six Flags' trip was postponed until September 27th. Keep saving aluminum, cans, Dr. Pepper caps and cigarette packages. Fraternally, Bradley Nors (7-17-80)
Dear Readers, Our meeting was held July 15th. We also had a pizza party and played social games. The pizza was good. We are going to Six Flags in September. Our camp this year begins August 2nd. We will have a good time at camp. Fraternally, Jeff Nors (7-17-80)
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Dear Readers, Our lodge meeting was held Tuesday, July 15th. After the meeting we ate pizza and played games. We had a lot of fun. Because of the hot weather, we will not go to Six Flags this month; instead we will go in September. Fraternally, Greg Nors (7-17-80) -SPJST-
LODGE NO. 66, WACO
Dear Readers, Karen Shelton called the meeting to order. Vikki Nors led the pledge of allegiance. Donna Stanislav read the minutes of the last meeting. They were approved as read. There were fifteen members present. The visitors were Kevin Owen, Melissa Owen, Kay Owen and Gene Owen. The new members are Michelle Shelton and Chris Owen. Because of the hot weather we will go to Six Flags September 27th. We talked about going to camp which will be held August 2nd through August 5th. We are to be at camp at 9:30 a.m.
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LODGE NO. 66, WACO
Dear Readers, The youth club of Lodge No. 66 held its monthly meeting July 15th along with a pizza party and games. We are not going to Six Flags as planned this month. We will go later in the year. We will have a swimming party July 29th at the West pool. Camp this year will be held August 2nd; name tags were made for all members going to camp. We then ate pizza and played games. Fraternally, Vikki Nors
PODPORA mug LIDSKOST BRATRSTVI teska east ttedui esulia Oloyinuirdi rodporeajlei Jednoty Mita Tem, soloiend roku 1897 23. dervence 1980
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011111L 110PISOVATELI Tak Viellcos Aneika Houdkovit. Pofad mime horko a zda se, ie nebude tak hned tomu konec. Jil jsme meli 26 dni kdy teplota pfekroeila vidy hodne pies 100 stupiiii a to jii je velmi gpatne. Mame zde mnoho nemocnic a jen v to jedne meli vice jak 100 lidi ktefi potfebovali o'getfeni nasledkem horka a mnoho jich zemfelo. V nagem Texasu pry !name gkody skrze horko a sucho a toto obna gi 750 milionfi dolarti jen na krmivu a zrni, a bude to pry je gte horgi jestli degt' nepfijde k prvnimu srpnu a v tom neni zapoeitano dobytka a drilbeie. Vge prk bude moc drai gi a nevim, co budou delat ti star gi obeane ktefi dostavaji men gi pojigteni kdy vie se zdraii. Take neni na tom dost, ie je horko a sucho ale take kobylky letos se • rozmnoinili a delaji pry velke gkody vgude na polich. Zpriva oznamovala, sucho a hmyz letos asi po gkodi velmi erode na pekanech. Tedy mime jen same gpatne zpravy, le ano? Pani Aneika Janeekova mela nedavno navgtevu sveho pfibuzneho p. Allana Peleaka s manielkou a detmi. Pan Peleak byl jako vojin usazen v San Antonio, Tx. a nyni byl pfeloien do statu New Jersey a tedy nein odjeli se pfigli podivat na sestfenku a jeji rodinu. Pane se pobavili vespolek a meli se dobfe. V nedeli 13. Cervence se konala "sprcha" pro nastivajiciho ienicha mladeho p. Darrell Vrla a jeho nevestu sl. Kathleen Kelly z Austinu. Tato oslava se konala v dome pi. Pauline Prachklove a hostitelky byly pi. Prachklova a pi. Dorothy Reznikova. Rodiee lenicha, maniele Frankie a Wilma Vrlovi opatfili vkborne jidlo a vie pry bylo pane a hezky se pobavili. Navgteva pry byla velika a veZefe tak zvana "Patio Supper" byla podavana na venku. Mladi lide snad obdrieli velmi pane a uiiteene darky. Gratuluierne nastivaiicim novo-m.11'hhim a pfejeme vie dobfe. Minulk tkden v Rylie, Texas pi. Montgomery, ktera byla obialovana z
vraidy jeji pfitelkyne, bude miti brzy soud a bude vyslkchana nebot' je proti ni podezfeni, ze sekerou zabila ueitelku pi. Gore. Byla venku ze ialfife ale kdyi se vynailo, ie neni dost penez zaruku tak byla znovu zavfena. Nevim, ale moina, ie to s ni gpatne dopadne, kdy se snad dopustila ohavneho einu vraidy. Bylo me sdeleno, ie 19. eervence pi. Sidney Bridewell, maniele Leon a Martha Johnstonovi a pi. Frances Vitova pojedou letadlem do Floridy a odtud sednou na led' "Sestivale" ktera je poveze na vjget do Caribbean vody kde se pak podivaji na ostrovy Virgin a St.' Thomas, Lesser Antiles a jinde. Celkem pry' budou prye asi 8 dni a ja vim, ie se budou miti dobfe a pfijedou domii osveieni, co4 jim pfejeme. Pi. Bridewell a pi. Johnston jsou sestry mile pfitelkyne pi. Liddie Pavelkove a pi. Vitova jest tetiekou jejich. Dnes v nedeli jsem slygela, ie zemfela po delgi nemoci pi. M. Toberna a snad pohfeb bude v Caen!". Dalgi podrobnosti nevim. Zanechala d ye dcery a dva synove a myslim bratra a sestru na Morave. Soustrast path portistalkm zde i v stare vlasti, a zesnula necht' odpoeiva. V kvetnu sl. Diane Gajdica graduovala z Baylor university a obdriela bakalif ved a bude untelkou. Pry za ty etyfi roky na universite obdriela nekolik vyznamenani nebot' byla vkbornou studentkou a vg ude dosahla velke pocty. Ona jest dcerou manielit Laddie A. Gajdicovkch a jeji rodiee path k fadu 130. Gajdicovi bydli v Plano, Tx. Znali jsme pradedeeka a prababiCku sl. Gajdicove (maniele Frank Patakovi) nebot' jsme byli sousedi techto mnoho let a bratr zas zna dobfe p. Gajdicu. Rada phi takove pane zpravy o nagich krajanech nebot' tirnto delaji eest nam vgem. Pfejeme vie dobre a mnoho gtesti. Nage pi. Marie Petfikova se nedavno navratila z vkletu kterk vykonala ye spoleenosti sveho syna Franka a snachy a vnuka a jeho manielky. Letadlem jeli se leckde podivat v Arizone a pak take dojeli do Los Vegas, Nev., kde si pobyli kolik dni a pak zas domir do Dallas. Sdelila me, ie vie bylo zajima ve a co pry
lidstva bylo v Los Vegas--to by pry ani nekdo neuvefil. Jsem rada, le se mela dobfe a ie zas geastne se vratila Minulou sobotu meli peknou zabavu v katolickem Ceskem klubu v sini K.J.T. a hudba byla od Czech Harvesters. ZaCatek byl v 9 hodin a pak po prvni pfestavce byla pfehlidka kroju ktefi krajane si oblekli. Meli prk nekolik petit v priivodu a vim, ie se libily a pfeji vie dobre kaidemu nadale. Teprve dnes jsem se dovedela, le pohfeb pi. Toberne se bude konat z kaple Weiland-Merritt a uloiena bude na hfbitov Grove Hill. Natal jeji vnukove poslouieji jako nosiei rakve. Take pry ma 9 vnotleat a 10 pravnoueat. Nage nemocnice si Cast() steiuji, ie nemaji dost ogetfovatelek a obeas jedou do jinkch zemi si je obstarat. Nedavno tifednici od Parkland nemocnice jell do Anglie a Irska a pfihlasili se jim ogetfovatelky (celkem asi 70) na prici zde. Pry' slygeli o znamem filmu "Dallas" a tak jsou zvedavi na na g Texas. Viak je jich tfeba, nebot' jii oznamili 59 (Jinni nasledkem horka anebo horkojim uspi gilo jejich smrt kdyI meli jine nemoce. To di je jiste velkY poeet timrti v Dallas a Ft. Worth a okoll. A kolik jegte pfijde o iivot lidi nel bude konec? Konstrullani systemy vystavene tiankiim vody, horninoveho tlaku, klimatu a provozu byly vyvinuty ve VYzkumnem fistavu inieqrskSr ch staveb Bratislava, a na Vysokem ueeni technickem v Brne. jiz v prfibehu fegeni byly vYsledky aplikovany na projektech a stavbach velkkch es. pfeeerpa.vacich el ekiraren Dal a ice, Cerny Vah, Liptovska Mara a dalgich. EkonomickY pflnos zde &nil 364,9 mil. KC's. Vyfegeni sloiitkch otazek statickeho a dynamickeho namahani umolnilo hospodarnY a bezpeenk nivrh nejretznejgich objekni na stavbach pfehrad. V tomto oboru, podobne jako v kotveni do hornin, v pouliti plastovYch folii a pod. pfevyguje Cs. fegeni svetovou tiroven.
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Ve sttedu 23. dervence 1980 SPJST cad eislo 47. Seaton Mile sestry a bratfi. Pfedseda Jerry Pechal zahajil Cervencovou schfizi v 8 hodin v pondeli veCer. Navgteva byla obstojna. Povstanim byla vzdana test nazi vlajce (nosiei vlajek byli David Pechal a Gene Skrabanek), pak jsme zfistali stat a tichou modlitbou jsme uctili pamatku na gich dvou zemfelYch Clear a sice: bratra Ronald Wayne Motl a William J. Chaloupka, ktefi odeKli tam odkud neni navratu. Rodinam vyslovujerne nazi upfimnou soustrast a zesnulYrn budii zerne lehka. Naig tevu jsme meli Ann Baluskovu a Marylou Skrabankovu. Pfijd'te zase. Nemocne Cleny jsme meth bratfi Joe V. Chlapek a Ed Schneider a sestry Lowica LucIto, Nancy Chlapek a Jean Butler. Pfejeme Vim brzke uzdraveni. Tajemnice Ginger Klus gkova pfeeetla protokol z minule schilze, kterY po oprave, byl p •ijat tak, jak byl napsin. Dopisy jsme nemeli. Nove Cleny jsme pfijali: Brian Hugh Anglin, Ronald Brian Sandeful, Bradley Stephan La prade, Lester Wade Williams. Albert J. Klinkovsky pfestoupil od nag eho fidu do fidu eislo 155, Austinu. Vitime Vas do ?Attu a pfijd'te do schtize i na zabavy. Pak se pfikroeilo ku zprivam vSrborfr a za Planujici vYbor podal zprivu bratr Elmer Skrabinek. Za qbor pro iidribu podal zprivu bratr Woodrow Marek. Bratr Emil Hejl podal zprivu za vYbor Cisteni sine a fikal, ze jeho pomocnici, bratr a sestra Henry a Della Marekvi resignovaly a ie on a sestra Frances Hejl budou prubovat co nejlepe nadale Cistiti sift. Bratr Clarence Sodkova podala zprivu za Revizni vybor. Za Dozorei vYbor podala zprivu sestra Lillian Kosarkova. Pfedseda Pechal podal zprivu o nakm sjezdu, kterY se konal v San Antonio od 9. do 12. Cervna. Rovnei i misto-pfedseda Alfred Klusieek podal zprivu o sjezdu. Pfedseda pak poiadal vkchny delegaty, aby podali jejich !razor o sjezdu. Delegati podekovali elenum, mohli byt poslanci, a take jak se zda, cele konfini sjezdu melo na ne velice pirsobivY dojem. Bratr Nick Morris k nam take pekne promluvil. Sestra Ginger Klusfiekova oznamila, obdriela donaci v sume $10 do pametniho fondu zesnuleho bratra William a J. Chaloupky od bratra Frankie Klinkovskeho. Vedouci mladde sestra Shirley Pattersonova podala jeji zprivu: meli pet naigtevnikii a dvacet Clear pfitomno. V nedeli 27. eervence se bude pofidat "Battle Dance" u nas na Seatonu.
Budou vyhravati dve kapely: Jerry Haisler ay*Vraiel Polka Band of 3 do 9 hodin veeer; dvefe budou otevfene ye 2 hodiny. Zveme Vas vkchny; pfijd'te se poveselit a vytaneit. Narozeniny y eervenci mely sestry Vallie Zavodni a Della Mare gova a bratfi Willie Kohutek, Charlie Marek, Elmer Skrabanek, Louis Marek, Frank Spanhel a Joe Sefeik. VyroCi sfratku slavili bratr a sestra Jerry a Annie Chupikovi, bratr a sestra Alfred a Ginger. Klusiekdvi, bratr a sestra Louis a Louis.e Markovi. trgeci byli po'Zidani, ahy povstali, za coz byli pak obdafeni potleskem. NaKe pfi gti schilze se bude pofidat prvni nedeli 3. srpna ye 2 hodiny odpoledne. Pfijd'te v hojnem poetu. Dvefni ceny obdrieli sestra Frances Hejlova a L.J. Motl. Schfize se ukoneila a pak jsme meli spoleCensku hodinku. Na shledanou v pfigti schilzi! Se sesterskYm pozdravem. Annie Jakubcova &ski dopisovatelka
den". Its common usage is relatively new, but it has almost replaced "dobre odpoledne" meaning "good afternoon" and has been making inroads In replacing even "dobre rine" or "dobre jitro." "Doing den" has replaced also a quite a few overly polite greetings such as "potshots, moje acts, rukulibim," etc. Good riddance. • • "Dobre rano" is used more in the country, while "dobre jitro" is more common in the cities. "Dohre jitro" is becoming more and more common. Since "jitro" is a poetic word and not otherwise corn monly used, you may run across an abbreviation "dobritro", which is strictly colloquial. "Shoham" has a religious origin. Literal translation is "with God" and traces apparently to the phrase "Jdi (or Idete) s Bohem". "Jdi" is singular, while "Mete" is plural imperative (meaning "Go with God"). The religious meaning has been slowly lost in the common usage; therefore, it is written now as one word "sbohem" instead of Bobem". The religious meaning has been largely preserved with the longer form of the same greeting "s nem Bohem", and, therefore, it is usually written as three separate words with capital letters. Literal translation would be "with Lord God." Occasionally, you may ace it written as one word "spinout bohem."
"Dobai, year" and "dobrou nee" is used similarly as in this country. The same is true of "na shledanou". "Nazdar" was made popular by the Sokols, and in this country it was regarded as a special Sokol greeting. This is no longer so. "Na:der" is very common, and no long LEIECE gESTA -- LESSON SIX er connected with Sokol use exCommon Czech Greetings clusively. When you meet someone debit, den -- good day who is older or whom you do not know closely, then the greeting of dobre rino — good morning dobre jitro — good morning "dobri. den" would come to your dobry Teter.— good evening lips, while a close friend or contemdobrou not — good night porary you would greet with "nasbohem — good bye — also — zdar". From the point of an Ens Finem Bobcat glish-speaking person the usage of na shlednou see you later "nazdar" is peculiar in the sense nazdar — hello, cheerio that it could and actually is comThe most useful term is "dobrY monly used, not only when meet-
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in a person like the American "hel
loo, but also in parting, instead of "na shledanou" or "sbohem." SUby Ve slibech bud' opatrnt, Wonta svidomitt. Din nemajic ladneho jmeni, nemohou mnoho sUbiU. Co visit die svt oh okolnosti rortahou slibUo (bes rosvahy nemi the slibovati), to ma vypiniti, lee by vypineni slibu a nepiemotttelnon piekitikou se setkalo. Jinak by to melt fide se vrtkaveho, nespolehliveho. Clovek chvily hoden mile ku podivu mnoho dobreho pltsobiti, i jest blabodejntm ptikladent, jeni hisku k pravde, pevnost vernost a &mint lidi k dent kolkolem roziffuje. SPJST —
Michal Rollo, redaktor OrbIsu Ceny za rozvoj V9zkum-v9voj-v9roba znamena cyklus, kter9 ie zikladni podminkou rozvoje vyspeleho prOmyslu i zemedelstvi. Jednou z vrcholn9ch instituci, ktere v Ceskoslovenske socialAticke republice (CSSR) kaidoroCne pfedavaji ceny za vynikajici v9sledky v9zkumn9ch a v9vojov9ch praci, je federalni ministerstvo pro technick9 a investieni rozvoj (FMTIR). Ceny p • jimaji fegitelske tkiny pracovnikii nejrAznej gich profesi, od zakladniho v9skumu pies odborniky z pfedv9robni etapy ai po pfime pracovniky ve v9robnim procesu. Za rok 1979 udelilo FMTIR za vizkum, v9voj a jeho v9sledky Best cen. Cena za novou generaci Es. polazograffi ziskal kolektiv pracovnikfi Ustavu fyzL (int chemie a elektrochemie J. Heyrovskeho (Heyrovsk9) Praha a z podniku Laboratorni pfistroje Praha. Nova generace es. polarografit umoiriuje providet rychlou kontrolu chemickeho sloieni materia16, ktera je pfedpokladem kvalitni a hospodarne v9roby. Pro chemicke anal9zy tohoto druhu se do CSSR i ostatnich zemich Rady vzajemne hospodafske pomoci (RVHP) musely dosud potaivat nakladne aparatury z dovozu. Nyni se zcela originalni a patentove chrinene es. polarografy nejen pine vyrovnaji zahranienim pfistrojitm, ale v fade parametrO pfedstavuji i svetove unikatni fegeni. Vedle oblasti polarografie zasahuji do vkch odvetvi kde Zadame rychlou mikroanalkzu, tfeba v lekafstvi, biochemii, zemedelstvi, potravinafstvi, ale i pfi ochrane iivotniho prostfedi. Podnik Laboratorni pfistroje Praha se stal nyni v9znamn9m exportnim podnikem polarografick9ch pfistrojfi.
Cena za bezzvonovou sazebnu vysoke pece Cenu ziskaly kolektivy pracovnikfi `podniku Vitkovice - 2elezarny a strojirny Klementa Gottwalda Ostrava, Nova but Klementa Gottwalda Ostrava a V9zkumneho fistavu hutnictvi Zeleza. U vetginy vysok9ch peci se v sazebnach (misto na vrcholku pece, kter9m se do pecni gachty davkuje ruda a koks) dosud poufiva klasick9, tzv. zvonov9 uzaver. Pomerne hmotn9 a dosti nepruin9 zvonov9 uzaver v gak pfestal staCit daliimu rozvoji vysokopecnich technologii - pfedev gim fisili o automatizaci fizeni chodu vysoke pece. Pfivodni cs. fe geni nyni fispegne nahrazuje zvonov9 uzaver tzv. bezzvonovou sazebnou. Cs. bezzvonov9 uzaver pfitom jako jedine dosud vyrobene evropske bezzvonove zafizeni dovoluje i sazeni horkeho aglomeratu. V porovnini s klasick9m zvonem dochazi k 2, 7 procent fispok koksu. Produktivita pece se zvyguje o 3,5 procent. U pece o objemu 1260 m3 to znamena rani zvfgeni v9roby suroveho ieleza o 26,000 tun. Hmotnost uzaveru se stiOila o 40 procent, cyklus stfednich oprav se prodlouZil z 12 na 22 mesicfi. V pfigti petiletce 1981-1985 se uvaiuje o instalaci bezzvonov9ch sazeben na vgechny Cs. vysoke pece a poeita se i s jejich exportem (pfipadne exporter., jejich dokumentace) do dal gich nog, pfedev;im do zemi RVHP. Parni turbina 220 MW na sytou plum Cenu ziskal kolektiv pracovnikii podniku $koda Plzeii. Tato turbina pfedstavuje jedno z prvnich v CSSR pilvodne vyvinutjtch zafizeni pro lehkovodni jaderne elektrarny sovetske konstrukce VVER-440. Zafizeni odstraiiuje potfebu dovozu, a naopak se pfipravuje v9voz do zemi RVHP. V konstrukci i ye v9robe turbiny byly zvladnuty mimaidne naroky na zpracovani vysoce legovan9ch materia16. dfisledne se uplatnila stavebnicova koncepce, originalne se vyie gila ochrana proti korozi a erozi a zajistila, se spolehlivost provozu v mimofidne narben9ch podminkach atomove elektrarny. Na 21. mezinarodnim strojirenskem veletrhu BRNO 79 ziskala turbina SKODA 220 MW Zlatou medaili. Cenu za nove soustavy hospodaieni na piide obdriel V9zkumn9 fistav zakladni agrotechniky, V9zkumn9 fistav zemedelske techniky, Krajska zemedelska stanice Michalovce a Roudnicke strojirny a slevarny. Byly vyfegeny nove pestitelske technologie, ktere respektuji poiadavky na pfidni
prostfedi, snauji spotfebu pracovnich sil, spotfebu pohonn9ch hmot, pfiCemi soustavne umoifiuji stal9 vzestup produkce. es. fe geni pfedstavuje v mnoha smerech svetovou prioritu. Pfiklad tispor u ozime pienice na 1 ha: fispora lidske price 2,35 h., Ospora traktorove price 4,02 h., fispora nakladfi 404,-Kes, uspora pohonn9ch hmot 9,5 32,6 litrfi. Rozvoj progresivnich technologli podzenmich staveb V9stavba dol6 uranoveho prOmyslu Praha. Komplexne byla vyfegena problematika nasazeni a provozu razicich tunelovacich strojfi pro gtoly profilu 2,7 - 3,5 m. Dale byla vyfegena progresivni technologie stfikaneho betonu, vyvinuta a osvojena v9roba vrtneho nafadi, pfiCemi kvalita tohoto na•adi pfedei u nekterjrch prvkil kvalitu dosud dovaieneho nafadi, dale byl vyvinut orginalni koreekov9 razici stroj KORAS atd. Vyfegene itkoly pfinesou celkem 245 mil. Kes fispor vlastnich nakladii, 60 mil. Ices uspor devizov9ch prostfedkfi, pracnost raiby se sniiila 0 47 procenta, spotfeba price pfi v9stavbe kanalizaenich stok se zmengila o 40 procent postup betonaie se zrychlil petinisobne. Dye millardy na barevne obrazovky Jednim z nejv9znamnejgich sklifsk9ch podnik6 v Ceskoslovensku je podnik Osvetlovaci sklo ye Valagskem Mezifiel v Severomorayskem kraji. Soueasnou produkci podniku tvofi z 65 procent v9roba osvetlovaciho skla a kompletnich svitidel. Podnik je vyvaii do vlech socialistick9ch a do gedesati kapitalistick9ch zemi. Nejvet gimi odberateli foukaneho, ale i automaticky vyribeneho skla jsou ze socialistick9ch zemi Sovetsk9 svaz a Nemecka demokraticka republika, z kapitalistick9ch zemi pak Svedsko, Italie a Nemecka spolkova republika. Zb9vajicich 35 procent produkce podniku tvofi televizni obrazovky pro eernobil9 pfenos; podnik pine kryje domaci Ceskoslovenskou potfebu a dodava je do zahraniei. Postupn9 pfechod na pfijem barevne televize se (Arai' ye v9robnim programu podniku i v koncepci jeho dalgiho rozvoje. Dominantnim v9robkem se stanou obrazovky barevn9ch televizorfi. V9stavba provozu na jejich v9robu byla jii zahajena; jde o nejvet gi investieni akci eeskoslovenskeho sklafskeho prOmyslu naklady dosahnou temef dvou miliard Vs (tato Castka odpovida pfi prOmern9ch nakladech na 3pokojov9 komfortni byt (200,000 Kes) zhruba 20 tisicum bytii). Tiskova agentura ORBIS
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SPJST CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY Ledge No. 6, Cottonwood
Friday, July 25 — Social Saturday, July 26 — Krizan reunion Sunday, July 27 — Sonnenberg-. Radke reunion Friday, Aug. 1 — Social Sunday, Aug. 3 — Peterson reunion — SPJST --
cek wedding dance — The Centres (Dress Regulations: Dresses and pantsuits for women — men: no blue Jeans) — SPJST —
Lodge No. 25, Ennis
Saturday+, Aug. 2 — Flashbacks Saturday, Aug. 23 — Battle Dance; Mikula vs. Vrazels Saturday, Aug. 30—Country Noblemen (Dress code enforced) Lodge meetings are held every second Thursday of each month. Game night every Wednesday at 7:45 p
Lodge No. 13, Dime Box Sunday, July 27 — Catholic Bazaar — !WAIT —
(New No. for reservations 875-3959 — ISIDJIIT --
Lodge No. 15, Ruckholts
Saturday, July 26 — Private wedding anniversary Saturday, Aug. 9 — The Debonaires Saturday, Aug. 16 — Red Raven Polka Band Saturday, Aug. 23 — Innovations — SPJST —
Tuesday, July 29 — Game Night Tuesday, Aug. 5 — Game night Tuesday, Aug. 12 — Game Night Wednesday, Aug. 13 — Monthly meeting Tuesday, Aug. 19 — Game Night Friday, Aug. 22 — Dance: The Horizons
Tuesday, Aug. 26 — Game Night Lodge meetings every 2nd Wednesday o. each month. 7 p.m. — SPJST
Lodge No. 29, Taylor
Lodge No. 32, Victoria
Wednesday, Sept. 3 -- Lodge meeting at the Victoria Machine Works Engineer Room SPJST —
Lodge No. 1$, Elgin
Lodge No. 35, Elk
Saturday, July 26 Fritz Hodde and The Fabulous Six Sunday, July 27 -- Leo Majek Orch. Saturday, Aug. 2 -- Blue Sunset Saturday, Aug. 9 — Gilbert Kautz Saturday, Aug. 16 — Debonaires Saturday, Aug. 23 —People's Choice Sunday, Aug. 24 — Battle Dance; Fabulous Six vs. Ellinger Combo Saturday, Aug. 29 — The Moods
Saturday, July 26 — Duncan Bros. — SPJST Lodge No. 38, Kovar
Sunday, Aug. 17 — Lodge meeting — *PAST — Lodge No. 47, Seaton
Wednesday, July 23 — Private Saturday, July 26 — No dance Sunday, July 27 — Battle dance: Jerry Haisler vs. Vrazel Polka Band, 3 to 9 p.m., doors open at SPJST 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1 — Social Ledge No. 24, Cyclone (Flag Hall) Saturday, Aug. 2 — Pechal-Sefcik Friday, July 25 — Social, 7 p.m. wedding dance; The Red Ravens Saturday, July 28—Hoelscher-Janleek wedding dance; Jerry Hais- Saturday, Aug. 9 — Claude Marty Orch. ler and The Melody Five Sunday, Aug. 10 — Shenkir reunion Saturday, Aug. 2 — Lange-Meyer Tuesday, Aug. 12 — Choral practice wedding dance — The Casuals 8 pm. Saturday, Aug. 9 — Horizons Wednesday, Aug. 13 — Lodge meet- Saturday, Aug. 16 -- Vrazel Polka Band ing; ice cream social after the meeting Tuesday, Aug. 19 — Trustees' meeting, 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16 C-W Dance: The Saturday, Aug. 23—Mokry-Crocker Southern Sensations Sunday, Aug. 17 — Honoring 50wedding dance; Ellinger Combo year members of Lodge 24 Tuesday, Aug. 28 -- Choral practice Saturday, Aug. 23 — WildehReisner 8 Pan. wedding dance — Jerry Haisler Friday, Aug. 29 — Casuals and The Melody Five Saturday, Aug. 30--abamlee- ZabSaturday, Aug. 30 — Lunday-Janaelk wedding; Jerry Haisler
(Dress Policy: Ladies — dresses only: Men — Dress pi nts only) — SPAM- —
Lodge No. 54, West Saturday, July 26 — Private party Saturday, Aug. 9 — Wedding Monday, Aug. 11 — Youth Club meeting and swimming party Saturday, Aug. 16 — Private party Saturday, Aug. 30 — Wedding Wednesday, Sept. 10 — Youth Club meeting and social, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 — Alfred Halmos' wedding anniversary -SPJST — Lodge No. 66, Waco (Linden Hall) Saturday, July 26 — Casuals (NO PASSES)
Saturday, Aug. 2 — Wedding dance (Country Medalions) Saturday, Aug. 9 — Blacky and The Country Gentlemen Saturday, Aug. 16 — Wedding dance; Jodie Mikula Orch. Saturday, Aug. 23 — The Country Drifters EVERY SUNDAY — GAME NIGHT. 7 p m — SPJST —
Lodge No. 72, Cameron Thursday, July 31 — Regular lodge meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the same Place — SPJST — Lodge No. 74, Lovelady
Saturday, July 26 — Silvertones Saturday, Aug. 2 — The Country Combinations Saturday, Aug. 9—Booth Hill Band Monday, Aug. 11 — Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16 — Country Pride Saturday, Aug. 23 — The Crockett Westerneers Saturday, Aug. 30 Night Time Friends GAME NIGHT EVERY THURSDAY, 7:30 Pm (Youth Social first Tuesday, each month) (All regular Saturday night dances are from 9 pm, to 1 a m The lodge phone number is 544-7 200.. SPJST —
Lodge No. 79, Corpus Christi
Saturday, July 26 — Pavelka Band Sunday, Aug. 10 — Battle Dance: Pavelka Band vs. Polka Poppers (4-10) Saturday, Aug. 23 — Pavelka Band — SPJST — Lodge No. 80, Holland
Saturday, July 26 — Moods Sunday, July 27 — Moon family reunion Friday, Aug. 1 — Debonaires Saturday, Aug. 2 — Horizons
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Sunday, Aug. 3 — Meeting, 2 p.m.; board of trustees' meeting following Saturday, Aug. 9 — Texas Fever Saturday, Aug. 16 — Casuals Saturday, Aug. 23 — The Moods Saturday, Aug. 30 — Debonaires SPJST —
Lodge No. 84, Dallas Saturday, Aug. 2 — Dance; Bill Kucera's Czech Mates Saturday, Aug. 16 — Dance; The Cz,ech Harvesters Saturday, Aug. 30 — Dance; Walt Kovar's Polka Patriots SPJST
Lodge No. 88, Houston Saturday, July 26 — Vrazels SOnday, July 27 — District V YAD; registration, 11:30 to 1; dinner served at 11:30; program at 2 Saturday, Aug. 2 — Special Formal Dance; m/b Ed Gerlacth Orch. adv. tickets, $7 per person Sunday, Aug. 3 — Annual Homecoming Saturday, Aug. 9 — Donnie Wavra Friday, Aug. 15 — Telstars Saturday, Aug. 16 — Ray Jurecka Saturday, Aug. 23 — Texas Dutchmen Friday, Aug. 29 — Nashville Express Saturday, Aug. 30 — Knights of Dixie Social every Thursday night at 8 p.m Supper served from 5 to 8 p .m Breakfast is served at our Friday and Saturday )sight dances and at all special dances. — SPJST — Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth Sunday, Aug. 10 -- Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14 — Ladies' Circle meeting, 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 22 Special Dance; Don Peachy Orch., from Nebraska -- *POST Lodge No, 130 Dallas & Sokol Zizka Saturday, July 26 — Jodie Mikula Saturday, Aug. 9 — Harold Strand Oral, Sunday, Aug. 10 — Lodge meeting, 5 p.m.; dinner after meeting Saturday, Aug. 16 — Don Peachey of Burnett, Wise. Saturday, Aug. 23 — Dean Hansen of Nebraska (Drees Code: Women — dresses, evening pantsuits, Men — coats, leisure suit*, shirts inside trousers; no blue RAMO SPJST —
Lodge No. 142, Houston Sunday, Aug. 3 — Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. SPJST —
Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth Saturday, Aug. 2 — C/W Dance, Jerry Max Lane Sunday, Aug. 10 — Lodge meeting, 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6 — C-W Dance: Jerry Max Lane Sunday, Sept. 28 — Hosting District III meeting GAME NIGHT EACH FRIDAY. 7:30 pern SPJST — Lodge No. 172, Pasadena Saturday, July 26 — Lee Roy Matocha Saturday, Aug. 9 — Joe Young Saturday, Aug. 23 — Julius Tupa Regular lodge meeting, 2nd Wednesday of each month Dances: 9 p . m. to 1 it,m Socials every ursday, Th 7 p .m , and on Saturdays at 2 p,m Lodge )ovation: 911 R Shaw, Phalle 472-035 8 SPJST Lodge No. 173, Galveston Thursday, July 24 — Special called meeting at 407 Ling, Bayou Vista at 7 p.m. Saturday, and Sunday, July 26-27— Wuestfest at Moody Center in Galveston SPJST —
Lodge No. 177, Academy 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, midriffs or shirt tails out) (All Saturday dances 8 to 12:30, all Friday dances 8 to 12) SPJST — Lodge No, 178, Longview Saturday, July 26 — Wind River Game Nights — Friday and Sunday, 7 p.m. — !MIST — Lodge No. 179, Warrenton Sunday, Aug. 10 — Annual Feast at Round Top Rifle Assn. Hall. Fried chicken dinner, 11 a.m. till ?; variety shoot, 2 p.m.; games, music etc., begin at 1 p.m.; a dance from 8:30 to 12 p.m. with music by Texas Pride. Public is cordially invited SPJST —
Lodge No. 180, Burleson Saturday, July 26 — Re.mblin.' Rhythm Tuesday, July 29 — Trustees' meeting, 7:30 SPJST —
Lodge No. 187, Round Rock Friday, July 25 — Almost Bros. Saturday, July 26 — Debonaires Friday, Aug. 1 — Johnny Bush Saturday, Aug. 2 — Jodie Mikula Friday, Aug. 8 — Southern Comfort Saturday, Aug. 9 — Leo IVIajek Sunday, Aug. 10 — The Debonaires Friday, Aug. 15 — Al Dean and The All Stars Saturday, Aug. 16 — Bill Henderson and The Sundowners Sunday, Aug. 17 — Don Peachy Polka Band from Burnett, Wisc. (5-9) Friday, Aug. 22 -- Jess DeMaine and Austin Saturday, Aug. 23 — Lee Roy Matocha Friday, Aug. 29 — Bert Rivera and The Night Riders Saiturday, Aug. 30 — Vrazels GAME NIGHT every Tuesday at 7 p m Monthly meetings held 3rd Sunday each month, 4 p.m,. featuring a family-style covered dish dinner SPJST — Lodge No. 188, Centerville Saturday, July 26 — Country Side Saturday, Aug. 2 — Hayslip Bros. Saturday, Aug. 9 — Dennis Ivy Saturday, Aug. 16 — Country Music Saturday, Aug. 23 — American Sunrise Saturday, Aug. 30 — The Country Combinations Monthly meetings every 3rd Monday, 7:30 p SPJST Lodge No. 189, BryanCollege Station Sunday, Aug. 10 — Monthly meeting at Smatana on the Brazos, — a fish-fry will also be held Saturday, Sept. 6 — Annual Picnic at Fellowship Grounds, New Tabor Road -- SPAM —
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SPJST LODGE NO. 88
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LODGE POKROK DALLAS NO. 84 11425 Floyd St.
CHANDELIER BALLROOM WEST 15th & BEALL STREETS — HOUSTON, TX
Reservations: 1119.5767
Dallas, Tom
Saturday, July 26th The Vrazels
Sunday, July 27th BARBECUE, BEANS, CHIPS, etc.
POLKA TIME
12:30 p.m. until ??? $1.50 Adult Plate — Child, 75e
SUNDAY, JULY 27 — DISTRICT V YAD
GAMES, PRIZES and CONTESTS FOR YOUNG
SATURDAY, AUG. 2 — ED GERLACH ORCH.
and NOT-SO-YOUNG, ALL AFTERNOON LONG! COMING — SATURDAY, NOV. 9th — THE 17-PIECE TOMMY DORSEY BAND
— BEER and. SOFT DRINKS AVAILABLE
Parking area guarded by security until 1:30 a.m.
COME EARLY — DOORS OPEN AT 11 A.M. •
Klub Kontinental
FALL TOURS NEBRASKA POLKA DAYS — Omaha, Nebr.
Sept. 10 - 16 — By Greyhound — Hotels $295.00 Per Person — $25 Deposit
DANCE SOKOL ATHLETIC CENTER HOME OF SPJST LODGE 130 and SOKOL ZIZKA
7448 GREENVILLE AVE. DALLAS, TX.
Czechoslovakia Farm Tour OCTOBER 8th — OCTOBER 20th Fully escorted by Rudy Klecka Time to visit relatives and friends there If you would like to join us on this tour, apply for your passport, now. For More Information write: Rudy Klecka Box 28 East Bernard Texas 77435
Saturday, July 26th PRESENTING
The Jodie Mikula Band FROM ENNIS
Dancing 9 p•m. to 1 a•m. Adtnission: $3.50 Per Person
Reservations: 374.1537 or 231.8726 No Reservations Taken After 2 p.m. day of dance ADV. TICKET SALES — For Information: 235-4384 AUG. 16 — DON PEACHEY from Burnett Wise. AUG. 23 — DEAN HANSEN POLKA BAND, Nebr. Advance sales: $5.50 — At the Door: 30.150 ismossmisomsts
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From Czechoslovakia • Garnet Jewelry 14K & Gold Filled • Beautiful Costumed Dolls • Modra Ceramics • Handpainted Eggs • Crystal & Cutglass • Lamps & Chandeliers • Christmas Tree Ornaments • Bells • Other gifts and accessories from around the 'world
Czechoslovak Gift shopper rh&,ter
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Lilly Kucera Pryor Madison Rayburn Attorney
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Phil D. Woodruff, Jr. Engineer
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