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

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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 USPS — 658480 MARCH 25, 1981 VOLUME 69 — NUMBER 12

Hallettsville Workshops Are Well-Attended

Presidents' and Vice Presidents' Section, at Hallettsville Workshop,

Hallettsville High School, on Saturday, March 14th, 1981. SL President Morris is on the front row, extreme right. Larry Pflughaupt is on the second row, extreme left. Both groups posed for these pictures right after the noon meal and went back to work for the afternoon sessions. Our thanks to Edwin Gallia, photographer, both pictures. (See accompanying article). —NAM

Secret orl ► Setsetaries, Treasurers' Section, at Hallettsville Workshop, it allettsville High School, on Saturday, March 14th, 1981. SL Secretary-Treasurer Leonard D. Mikeska and SL Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas, Jr., are in the front row, extreme left

Approximately 80 local lodge officers attended the first of three workshops conducted so far this year. The weather was great and the attendants/participants were very enthusiastic in all the sections.

Bro. Morris met with the presidents and vice-presidents in the library of the Hallettsville High School, as in the past, and Bros.

Leonard Mikeska and Jerry Mikulas met with the secretaries, financial

NEWSBRIEF Norval C. Crossman, 61, passed away in a Shattuck, Oklahoma hospital on Sunday, March 15th, while visiting relatives in that city.

Initial funeral services were held in Shattuck on Tuesday, March 17th, with the final services from the Waltrip Funeral Home in Houston on Thursday, March 19th, with burial in the Hollywood Cemetery in Houston. Bro. Crossman was a member of Lodge 88 in Houston and until the recent District V meeting on March 8th, District V President. He was the father of Mary Frances Wahlberg, recent Lodge 88 youth leader, and the father-in-law of former DYC Richard Wahlberg, also of Lodge 88. District V Director Louis Hanus officiated in behalf of the SPJST and the graveside services were conducted by the Masonic Order.

- SPJST

An Important Announcement

Scenes of District V Meeting in Needville SPJST Legal Adviser Reuben Lesikar (left) installed District V officers March 8 at Needville Lodge No. 81. They are L to R: Sister Tillie Helmcamp, president; Brother Jerry Prochazka, 1st vice-president; Brother Sidon

Tumis, 2nd vice-president; Sister Viola Cox, secretary; and Brother Tommie Lostak, treasurer and a member of the Publication Committee of District V. (All photos by Editor) (More Photos, Pages 8 and 91 C. 'LI

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DAWN OF 'A NEW ERA! We are happy and proud to announce that a historical event occurred at the Home Office at 12:30 p.m. on the 18th of March. The first component parts (4 CRTs - Cathode Ray Terminals) arrived at the Home Office. Other component parts of the IBM System 34 will be arriving piecemeal after this with total installation of the computer scheduled the first week of April. After the total installation of the hardware (the actual computer), systems checks will be run to insure accuracy. Hopefully, most of our manual data will be converted to computerized format by September of this year. At that time, "debugging" of the information will take place in order to "purify" the data.—NAM & BMC-

secretaries and treasurers in one of the classrooms. They decided to hold the joint sessions with all three groups, rather than separately, as in the past. The participants and the two officers felt this was an ideal arrangement. All sections reported an increase in attendance over that of 1979.

As in the past, the Hallettsville workshops were hosted by Lodge No. 4 of Hallettsville. Frank Zabransky is the lodge president and Erwin Holy is the secretary.

Erwin has been the contact man with SL President Morris in making all the arrangements, getting all the food provisions together and seeing to it that there are cooks available to prepare the delicious meal that was served. The Hallettsville ISD is fortunate to have the use of a brand new lunchroom/cafeteria facilities and these were especially appreciated.

Our thanks to Bros. Holy and Zabransky, and especially to the ladies in the kitchen who were Evelyn Holy, Helen Zabransky, Linda Mikush, Victoria Zak, Melissa Holy, and Gaye Galetka.

Everything went smoothly and on time. In the Presidents' and Vice Presidents' Section, President Morris had invited Larry Pflughaupt, 2nd vice-president at Lodge 88 Houston, to address the section on the subject of how a young person remains active and holds office in a local lodge after having been in the youth club their 17th year, since this area is and has been a matter of some concern, not only to the SPJST, but to other fraternal benefit Societies, in that we seem to lose our young people after about the age of 16 or 17, only to have some (actually very few percentage-wise) return to active participation in the lodges in their late 20s, early 30s, and later. Larry's remarks were well-taken and there were a number of questions and answers following his presentation.

Another young person, with similar qualifications and experience, will speak to the presidents and vice presidents in both the Taylor and Ennis Workshops. This discussion area was formerly launched at last year's Texas Fraternal Congress in New Braunfels, when President Morris arranged for Bro. Ronnie Rieger of Lodge 29, Taylor to address the delegates on this (Continued on Page 10)

2/VESTNIK — Wednesday, March 25, 1981

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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

OFFICERS NICK A. MORRIS PRESIDENT

Office Phone: 817-773-1575 Home Phone: 817-985-2378

BERNARD M. GEBALA VICE PRESIDENT

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roast beef and sausage and all the trimmings plus a bountiful supply of pastries!

The doctor says: "Reduce your weight" and you attend something like this and, oh,well, forget it It was brief and really enjoyable. We arrived in West in time to attend the 4th Anniversary of the West Fraternal Auditorium (WFA) for a couple of hours.

SIX COMMON MISTAKES OF MAN 1) The delusion that personal gain is made by crushing others.

2) The tendency to worry about We wish to call your attention to things that cannot be changed or corthe letter from State Youth Director rected.

(SYD) Jann Thomas and the SPJST 3) Insisting that a thing is impossible because we cannot accomplish it Youth Department in the YOUTH 4) Refusing to set aside trivial pref- SECTION about the Youth Leaders' Weekend Retreat for DYCs, Assiserences. tants, Youth Leaders and their 5) Neglecting development and reAssistants and the form to be filled finement of the mind, and not acquirout.

PLEASE DO SO NOW! ing the habit of reading and study.

6) Attempting to compel others to believe and live as we do.

Who is your beneficiary? Although regular checkups should be made to — SPJSTkeep your certificate up-to-date, there are undoubtedly many such NOTICE certificates in the SPJST today Persons wishing to mail a first class letter will find that the rates which name people as beneficiaries who are no longer living. will go from 15C to 180 on March Changing the beneficiary in a life 22nd. This is three times what it was insurance certificate can be done a decade ago. without cost to the member, but the ** experience is that this simplest duty In last week's editorial we wrote is one which many members that we attended the District V overlook. meeting March 8th in Needville at It is, in fact, the duty of each Lodge No. 81 and, that: "it was well- member to make certain that the conducted by District V President beneficiary designated in your certiCrossman," etc. Monday, March ficate is now living. Moreover, it is 16th, we received a telephone call always advisable to name a continfrom SL Vice President Gebala that gent beneficiary so that, if the prinBrother Crossman had died in Shat- cipal beneficiary pre-deceases you, tuck, Oklahoma Sunday, March 15th there will be someone named to (only a week later!), so we never claim and receive the benefits. This know, do we? Our sympathy to the is important if you and your prinfamily of a very good fraternalist. cipal beneficiary should be killed in a We also wrote about the Blue- common disaster. bonnets coming to life and, truly, Members faithfully pay premiums they are; they are beginning to year after year to keep their insurbloom with their beautiful blue hue ance in force, yet neglect the imalready. Spring is here, evidently! portance of keeping the beneficiary designation up-to-date. Check your *** certificate TODAY! This past weekend was a rather busy one for your editor: at the pubRecently, you heard on radio or lisher's office in Temple Friday comtelevision and/or read in the newsposing the Vestnik, Saturday, the papers about a 50-car "pile-up" on a Publication Committee meeting at foggy day on a super-highway here SL Headquarters and Sunday the in the United States due to negliSales Representatives' Banquet at gent driving under hazardous Lodge "Pokrok Dallas" No. 84, conditions; one person was killed Dallas. and many others injured. Why all the The PC meeting was very fruitful hurry and negligence? Read the and the printing of our Vestnik was following: rather thoroughly discussed by the A truck driver, being recognized seven-member committee plus SL for 25 years of accident-free driving, Vice President Gebala and Brother was asked to tell about his "closest Larry Ingram, our publisher, plus call." In answer, he said that he yours truly. The saying that: "More could not remember having had a heads are better than one," is a close call, that on the road he conmotto of your PC and all concerned. stantly battled the temptation to Publisher Brother Larry Ingram's take chances. Then he was asked, attendance in the discussions about "But, wasn't there always risk our Vestnik, in a fraternal manner, involved?" "Plenty," he replied, "but are always welcome by the PC mem- there's a difference between a risk bers; after all that is how things are and chance. A chance is a blind ironed out gambling in which you are at the mercy of unknown circumstances: A risk is a hazard which you know exists, and you meet it with eyes The Sales Representatives' Ban- wide open — taking every quet Sunday was a very pleasant reasonable precaution to avoid the affair with a large attendance of SRs danger which is apparent." and their spouses and hosted by District III Director Sid Pokladnik and his wife, Justine. The cooks in charge were Sisters Bessie Petr and Lillian Hamusek and helpers; boy, did they provide a delicious meal of

Wednesday, March 25, 1981 — VESTNfK/3

SUPREME LODGE

From the Vice President's Office

Sandra Giarrusso NEW SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Sandra Giarrusso has recently been appointed as a Sales Representative for Lodge 187 in Round Rock. Mrs. Giarrusso has been trained in helping you or your family with your insurance needs. If you live in the Round Rock area, give her a call at 512-255-0491 and she will be happy to be of assistance to you.

Fraternally, Bernard M. Gebala Vice President —SPJSTREPORT

District VII Sales Representative's Report for December 1980 Dear Sales Representatives: In December, 1980 our insurance sales were as listed below: Name Pauline Bayer Roy Hranicky Helen Pavelka Frank C. Sacky John Stasa Tillie Valchar TOTAL

Lodge Member Amount 1 $ 10,000 107 137 6 98,000 117 1 1,000 79 2 51,000 79 1 1,000 1,000 161 1 12 $162,000

This was very good for the month of December!

In 1980 it was a good year for us in District VII. We sold 211 policies for a total of $1,547,000 of insurance, and I want to thank each and everyone who sold insurance to help make this possible. We met our quota the first 4 months in 1980; that was the first time this was ever done.

I have been an SPJST member for 36 years, a sales representative for almost 20 years, and a District VII Sales Representative for 9 years and 4 months. I've learned a lot and worked on the district level to the best of my ability, and a lot of that credit goes to our Society for their wonderful help. I have thoroughly enjoyed my work with our SPJST which is second to none. I've made many friends and always enjoyed

working with sales representatives; these are the memories I shall always cherish, I am going to miss working with you, but will never forget you.

Many thanks to our Editor Rudy Sefcik and his wife for publishing all my reports in the Vestnik; you've done a good job!

Many of you are wondering about me moving, yes, I am now living in Pleasanton, Texas, 78064 on 1212 Mockingbird Circle; right off Hwy. 97. I've never lived in the city before but I love it; and if ever any of you all are in Pleasanton, look me up and we will have coffee.

Best of luck in the future to our Society; keep on growing, and if, at any time, I can help you in my area, I will do my best!

Again, thanks to each sales representative in District VII for their efforts in insurance sales while I was your District VII Sales Representative. It was my pleasure to know you and work with you; also our State Field Managers and our entire staff in the Supreme Lodge, SPJST. God Bless you all!

Fraternally, Tillie Valchar 1212 Mockingbird Circle Pleasanton, TX 78064

SCHEDULE OFFICERS' WORKSHOPS 1981 PRESIDENTS AND VICE PRESIDENTS, SECRETARIES, FINANCIAL SECRETARIES, AND TREASURERS

Saturday, April 4 — Ennis, SPJST Lodge 25 (NOTE: ALL SECTIONS WILL MEET AT LODGE 25) THE SCHEDULE FOR THE WORKSHOP AND SECTIONS IS AS FOLLOWS: 10 a.m. to 10:45 — session 15-minute break 11 to 11:45 — session 12 noon to 1 p.m. — noon meal (Courtesy Supreme Lodge) Section pictures will also be taken during noon hour) 1 to 2:10 — session 2:15 — final and ioint session CONDUCTED BY SUPREME LODGE OFFICERS Make A Special Effort To Be There; You and Your Lodge Will Benefit By It --Supreme Lodge, SPJST

District V SPJST Dear Members: It is with a heavy heart that I report the terribly sad news that our district has lost its pastpresident, Brother Norval Crossman, who had a massive heart attack Sunday, March 15th, in Oklahoma. He and his wife, Frances, left for Oklahoma right after our District V meeting to see a sick relative.

I know many of you will agree with me that Brother Crossman was one of the most faithful and industrious workers that we have ever had. Whatever office he held (president, vice-president, etc.) he did so with dignity, treating all members fairly and kindly and doing everything possible for the growth of the SPJST. Brother Crossman was a gentleman of the greatest integrity and was loved by all who knew him; his kindness and his compassion for his fellow man will never be forgotten. I am very grateful for having the privilege of his friendship, and I know my life has been greatly enriched by it. My heartfelt sympathy goes to his dear wife, Frances; daughter and son-in-law Mary Frances and Richard Wahlberg, grandchildren Mark and Lynn and great-granddaughter Amy Dawn.

I want to thank President Charlie Matcek and the members of Lodge No. Si for hosting, so capably, our district meeting. The roast beef dinner was great and having bought some to take home, I enjoyed it for several days. Thank you, Lodge No. 81!

At this time I also want to thank the Supreme Lodge officers for

having the Officers' Workshop at Hallettsville. As before, I feel that I learned much! President Nick Morris and Legal Adviser Reuben Lesikar did an outstanding job in the presidents' and vice-presidents' section, and I hear that SecretaryTreasurer Leonard Mikeska and Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas, Jr. did likewise in their sections.

Thank you, officers; I know it took a great deal of preparation on your part. Lodge No. 88 1st VicePresident Larry Pflughaupt gave an informative talk on keeping the young people in the lodge.

I want to close with a quotation from poet Robert Burns, for it fits the beautiful life that President Norval Crossman lived: "The friend of man, the friend of Truth, The friend of Age, and Guide of Youth; Few hearts like his - with virtue warmed, Few heads with knowledge so informed."

Fraternally yours, Tillie Helmcamp Dist. V President —SPJST-

from Holland Lodge No. 80

News

At this time I am sorry to report that we lost a faithful member of our lodge, Financial-Secretary Brother Clifton Martinets who passed away in a Temple hospital Tuesday, March 10, at the age of 60. He will be greatly missed in our lodge circle.

He was our financial-secretary for many years and he was vicepresident and treasurer, as well as our sales representative. In addition, he was a representative of our local EVOS for many years.

Brother Martinets and Brother Dick Latham were the contractors who built our new hall in 1963. Anything that was to be done in the way of carpentry at the hall, Clifton would be the one to do it. He will be

greatly missed.

In other business at our meeting, the members voted to increase the pay for cleaning the hall after the socials to $50.

At this time we would like to call up on the membership of Lodge No. 80 to come to the Sunday, April 5th meeting and help elect a financialsecretary in the place of Brother Clifton Martinets and also make final plans for our annual picnic.

Door prize winners at our meeting were: 1st — Glen Latham 2nd — Joe Barabas, Jr. 3rd — Frank Pajestka 4th — Louise Ivicic The meeting adjourned at 3:15 p.m. to happy hour which was enjoyed by all.

Fraternally, Joe Barabas, Jr. Reporter/Honorary Pres.

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Report of

San Antonio Lodge No. 133 Meeting San Antonio Lodge No. 133 held their monthly meeting Sunday, March 15th. It was a beautiful day and I would imagine because of such a day we had a real good attendance.

We hope that the good attendance will continue for the rest of the year.

The more members attending the meetings, the more interesting the meetings are.

President Matula opened the meeting at 1:45 p.m. and led the membership in the Pledge of Allegiance.

The minutes of the past month were read, and were accepted as read; also, Sister Viola Mazac, our treasurer, gave a very complete treasurer's report which was also accepted without any additions or deletions.

It was reported that most of our members who have been on the sick list have now returned from the hospitals or are at home improving.

4/VESTNfK — Wednesday, March 25, 1981 Brother Jaroslav Kleprlik, who was seriously sick in the hospital for a number of weeks, is doing fine and his improvements are very satisfactory; also, Brother Ed Holly is looking very good. To all you members who have been sick, always remember that the rest of us your fraternal sisters and brothers are always concerned about you, and we want to know how you are getting along and what progress you are making; also if we can do any thing to help you in any way, please do let us know and we will do whatever we can to help you. Basically this is the foundation of our Fraternal Organization: to help when needed.

President Matula spoke on the forthcoming District VII meeting, which will be held in Robstown, Texas March 29th. The members voted, as we have done in the past, that any member who furnishes their car and has four passengers, all members with him, will be reimbursed for the gasoline. We do hope to be represented well A discussion was held about the trip that Lodge No. 133 will take on May 17th. The arrangements for the chartered bus have been made; we will be leaving from Central Park Mall on the northside of Sears and Dillards, at 7 a.m. for Taylor where we hope to visit the Nursing Home; afterwards, we want to stop at some nice place and eat our dinner (everyone is to bring their own) and then we will proceed to Temple to visit the Museum; we hope Brother Otto Harms will be able to do this for us as a favor: to take his own time on 'a Sunday. We will contact Brother Hanus sometime soon to make final arrangements.

Discussion was also held on the possibility of having a part of the annual Czech Festival. We do hope that there will be one held here in San Antonio.

The members enjoyed a very good dinner that was served by the Social Committee, prior to having our meeting. Dinner consisting of barbecued beef and country sausage with all the trimmings was served at 12:30 p.m. The expenses were taken care of by the lodge and the ladies brought sweets; there was plenty for everyone and also plenty of leftovers for a coffee break.

As I've mentioned the attendance was very good: there were 42 members present, and we wish to thank everyone who came; also there were 36 members who have already signed up for the May trip; the bus capacity is 43, so we hope to have other members signed up.

Fraternally, Dominic Netek -SPJST

Newsletter from Lodge No. 183, Mid-Cities Dear Members: Our monthly meeting March 8 was called to order by President B. J. Hlavaty.

Nancy Hlavaty led the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.

All officers were present for roll call.

Secretary Patricia Sill read the minutes from the January and February meeting and they were approved as read.

Treasurer Inez Greenlees read the financial report.

Financial Secretary Daniel Roznovsky gave the insurance report and read, for the second time, the letter received from the Supreme Lodge.

Marie Janecka was a visitor at our meeting; she came with daughter, Mildred Hanak, and grandson, Jeffrey Bailie. You are always welcome, Marie.

The very nice attendance at our Polka Dance Saturday night was discussed (also ideas for upcoming dances).

President Hlavaty adjourned the meeting since there was no other business to discuss and drinks were served to all present.

It was very encouraging to see so many of our SPJST brothers and sisters, from our neighboring lodges enjoying the extremely good dancing music of the Henry Rejcek Band of Ennis. Henry and his band will be playing at our lodge again April 4th.

March 28, we will have a Country/ Western Dance, with music by "Yesterday's Wine" from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

BYOB: setups are available. Admission is $3 per person to any of the two dances. The lodge is located in Arlington at 1220 D. West Arkansas Lane; phone (817); 460-9251. Come and enjoy yourselves.

The next monthly lodge meeting will be on Sunday, April 12 at 6:30 at the lodge hall. Call 261-0409 for in formation or directions.

Fraternally, Betty Hlavaty Reporter - SPJST

Floresville Lodge No. 107 Honors 50-Year Members (Next Lodge Meeting April 5th)

Lodge No. 107 held its regular meeting March 1, 1981, at 2 p.m. A special day was planned to honor five ladies who were to receive 50year pins. We felt the day was to be celebrated because all five of the honorees were able to attend and bring their husbands and children to the meeting.

The members started asserribling about noon and, at 1 p.m., a bountiful table was set with food that all had contributed to the occasion. Justine Roemer, owner of the Floresville Flower Shop, honored each 50-year pin recipient with a corsage and even had a boutonniere for the members present who had received pins in other years and were present. The occasion proved to be a joyful one with friends and acquaintances renewing friendships and making new ones. Selma Hrbacek was, the only one who,could not be present and she was given her pin at a later day by the secretary.

The meeting opened at 2 p.m.

President Bayer called the meeting to order and the youth clubbers present led the members in the Pledge to the Flag.

Roll was called and Financial Secretary Purchis did not answer roll call.

Sick members reported were Patti White home from the hospital but not able to go to work for another six weeks; Sophie Sralla had a day when she wasn't feeling too

well; Mrs. Lamberth, Maxine Pavliska's mother, is reported doing a lot better. She really had heart surgery and our wish is that she continues to improve.

Now came the time to present the 50-year pins to those, namely: Justine Roemer, Lillie Toitek, Gussie Tieken and Mary McCloskey.

They all had their pictures taken with President Bayer giving them a congratulatory kiss and handshake.

Lots of fun and merriment went along with this presentation.

Joseph Bayer made a short speech in Czech to congratulate the ladies.

Billy Pavliska was asked to translate for those who did not understand.

Other business and announcements were made and the meeting continued.

Officers' Workshops were to be attended March 14 in Hallettsville

by President Bayer, Vice-President Burleson, Financial Secretary Purchis and Secretary Pavliska.

Polly Bayer did not have a report because the youth club had not met.

It was to meet after the adult meeting.

March 29 is District VII meeting in ftobstown; the youth club bus is planning to make the trip. We can take 40 or more people and it would be nice to have the bus full.

Sales Representatives' Banquet was held March 11th in Beeville.

The second reading of the letter from President Morris was heard.

Lori Hrna is to give a report to the Chronicle and also make any announcements concerning the activities of Lodge No. 107.

A report was given on the walk-in cooler.

April 5th is the date for our next meeting. A 1 p.m. covered-dish dinner is planned along with a social and Easter egg hunt for the youngsters. This is a good time to introduce your children and grandchildren to the SPJST. To know more about the society is a good way to insure officers and leaders for the future so bring the youngsters; also bring enough food for your family and plan to have your Sunday dinner at the Lodge No. 107 hall, at 1 p.m.

April 5th.

Our meeting, (the business part of it) will be held at 4 p.m.

Henry Sralla won the door prize.

The meeting adjourned after payment of dues.

Don't forget to bring your Easter basket, some colored Easter eggs, a covered-dish and join us for a social afternoon.

Fraternally, Pauline S. Pavliska SPJST

NOTICE Warrenton Lodge No. 179 Changes April Meeting Date!

Dear Members and Guests: Lodge No. 179 held their regular monthly meeting Thursday night, March 12 in the Warrenton Store Guest Room with a nice attendance.

President Harold Bergmann opened the meeting by leading the group in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

Heartfelt sympathy was extended to Sister Evelyn Mikeska in the loss of her son 0. J. recently. May he rest

in eternal peace.

Jeanette Schoenst read the minutes of the previous meeting, and Lee Leonhardt gave the treasurer's report; both reports were accepted as given.

Dorothy Oltmann read the financial standing and also stated we have Elsa Goehring as a new member. She was warmly accepted into our lodge.

The Band Committee reported that they have engaged a band for our annual celebration in August.

The Food Committee reported that the lodge will furnish hot dogs for our next meeting.

Thanks were expressed to all those who helped with the chickenfry and brought food.

Motion was made, seconded and carried that our lodge will also make a donation for the Junior Livestock Show Fund.

The group enjoyed the musical entertainment by Brothers Dwight Nitsche and Aubrey Hackemack.

Thanks for playing your accordions.

For our next meeting the youth club will entertain with an Easter egg hunt for the children, and otherwise stunts and fun games with prizes where the youth and adults can participate alike. It should prove to be an afternoon of real enjoyment for everyone.

Notice to all members: The date and time change for youths and adults for April meeting only has been changed to Sunday, April 5th starting at 2 p.m.; meeting at the usual place, Warrenton Store Guest Room.

After no further business the meeting adjourned.

Immediately after the business session everyone enjoyed fried chicken, side dishes, desserts and refreshments.

Fraternally, Edith Pfeiffer Reporter - SPJST -

News from Lodge No. 88, Houston The Saturday night dance, March 14 with the favorite orchestra of Vrazels entertained a fair crowd and it was hosted by Ellen Miculka (in charge and in the box office) with husband, Ed, and Tim Kostom seating the guests while Rosalee Kostom welcomed the arriving guests and, as usual, it was an enjoyable evening.

With pleasure, we accepted a ride with Jack and Mildred Holeman to attend the Officers' Workshop at Hallettsville Saturday, March 14; seven of us had a comfortable ride in the luxurious van driven by Jack; wife, Mildred Holeman, president; Larry Pflughaupt, 1st vicepresident; Frances Olexa, 2nd vicepresident; Josephine Pflughaupt, financial secretary; Margaret Allbritton, treasurer; and District V Director Louis Hanus. We arrived on time and our group split up to join the different sessions; these, as usual, were informative and helpful to the officers of lodges. This was my third or fourth time that I at tended and enjoyed everyone of them, but I think that was my last one to give way to the younger members to help them because these sessions are beneficial if you are interested.

Wednesday, March 25, 1981 — VESTNfK/5

Monday, March 16, a Sales Representatives' Seminar was held at Lodge No. 88 by State Field Manager Gene McBride. The attendance was good and the evening was mostly occupied by the promotion of sales for the fabulous contest in progress. The wonderful prizes will inspire our sales force to great results for our SPJST. After taking pictures, a nice social was enjoyed.

Brother Joe .T. Bravenec passed away March 9, 1981, at the age of 84.

Brother Joe was our caretaker for several years with his wife, Minnie, before they retired. Joe was confined in the hospital for quite a while before he passed away. In our last lodge meeting Joe was reported to be on the critical list and, after the meeting, news came that Joe was not with us anymore. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 12 at 10:30 a.m. in the Heights Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Lawrence Junek officiating; also Brother Louis Hanus, District V director, expressed words of sympathy to the family. Interment was in Brookside Cemetery. Survivors are his wife, Minnie Bravenec; daughter, Bertha Basshamer; son, Henry Bravenec; three grandchildren; one grandchild; two sisters, Tracy Visoski of Bryan, Texas; Frances Badgatt of College Station, Texas; and brothers, John Bravenec and Frank 13ravenec of Houston, Tom Bravenec of Nacogdoches and Henry Bra.venec of Snook. He was preceded in death by three brothers. Lunch was served by the Birthday Club Sisters at the lodge after the services. Our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family Brother Norval Crossman entered into eteranl rest at 2:30 p.m. March 15; 1981 in Shattuck, Oklahoma, at the age of 61 years. He was born in Arnett, Oklahoma 26 January 1920.

Sunday, March 8, Brother Norval, prior to his untimely death, attended the District V meeting in Needville, Texas. He served the dis trict as president for two years and hoped to enjoy his free time; with his wife, Frances, they, immediately, left to be with his sister in her trying time going through surgery.

They drove to Shattuck, Oklahoma and in just a short week Norval is not with us anymore; this was a shock to everyone and hard to believe. Norval was a quiet, pleasant and cooperative person; he will be missed very much and left a vacant spot on the Board of Trustees. .Funeral services were scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday at the Waltrip Chapel with the Rev. Edward Mitchell officiating and with interment in Hollywood Cemetery.

Surviving him are; his wife, Frances Crossman; daughter, Mary Frances Wahlberg; grandson, granddaughter and one great-granddaughter. Our sincere sympathy to the family.

Thursday, April 9, 1981 on social night for the 16th Lodge Anniversary, the Committee will distribute 16 baskets loaded with essential groceries that are so expensive these days; these will come in handy in any household. Be sure to come out and go home with one of these nice baskets April 9th.

Fraternally, Frances Olexa

'Next SPJST Lodge No. 25, Ennis Meeting: April 9th

Cyclone Lodge No. 24 Announces Meeting April 8th

Dear Members and Friends: Our March lodge meeting was called to order March 12 at 8 p.m. by President Van Fowler. Twentyeight members registered. Brother Fowler called on Brother Martin Zapletal to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

The minutes of the last meeting, which were read by Recording Secretary Margaret Krajca, were approved as read. On the sick list is: Joe Holy recuperating from injuries received in a car accident.

On the new members list are transferees: Ed Sinek, Agnes Sinek, (Lodge No. 84); Norma Harrison (180) and Joseph Slovacek also Lodge No. 84. A very warm welcome to Lodge No. 25! Adding additional insurance is Kenneth B. Holland Jr. Congratulations!

Among business discussed at the Executive Board Meeting were, plans for the Polka Festival Float.

Sister Linda Trojacek will be in charge of this very important task.

Sister Linda asked your help in making this year's float another creation of beauty. Our lodge has many beautiful trophies to show for the many hours it takes to create these floats, so if you are asked to help, please help if you can.

Brother Fowler reminded Polka Festival workers of the Workers' Press Party April 11-Dinner will start at 7 p.m.; also March 19th, a Fraternal Council was held at Sokol.

Members were urged to attend.

Members voted to bring RVOS insurance on the lodge building and contents up to current value.

Brother Joe Trojacek made a motion to paint the awning on the front of the building before Polka Festival.

President Fowler reread the letter from Supreme Lodge which was to be read at two meetings. He reported he hadn't been able to get more information on contents of letter, but would try again.

Brother Louis Kudrna made the financial report for February and Brother James Whitfill made his report on Family Night. Both reports were favorable.

After premium checks were dis tributed, the meeting was adjourned.

On the entertainment calendar, the next dance will be March 28th with the popular Czech Harvesters of Dallas. This is a great polka band but also play country-western for variety so don't miss this one! Then April 4th - a double-header Heart of Texas Road Gang Band and American Sunrise. Although the first band is new to the lodge, reports are that they are a great band. Mark these important dates on your calendar. Then just as im portant; the next lodge meeting is April 9th!

A special hello to a dear cousin, Helen Kubala of Lodge No. 92, who has been a little under the weather after surgery. Hope you are feeling great by now!

Until next time — Fraternally, Viola Dlabaj Reporter

Dear Members: Our meeting was called to order.

The flag was presented by Neal Hoelscher and Kimberly Schneider who led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. We then remained standing for a moment of silence for our deceased member, Brother Eugene Palls..

On our sick list we have Sister Albina Vanicek who has a broken hip.

To her and any member who may be ill, we wish a speedy recovery.

In our correspondence we had a thank you note from Sister Maureen Necas saying the money we gave her certainly did help and she appreciated the donation. We also got a thank you note from the Rogers Volunteer Fire Department for the donation and for being so supportive through the years.

The date has been set for the District II Sales Representatives' Banquet, which we are hosting Saturday, March 28th. The sales representatives were invited to be guests at the dance to be held that night.

We want to thank Sister Regina who has been in charge of our sponsored dances for quite some time, especially since it was without pay, thank you, again!

A committee consisting of Bobby Hoelscher, Billy Srnetanka, and Jerry Zavodny, was appointed to be in charge of donations for this year.

It was brought to our attention that Brother Charlie Waits has not attended enough meetings to serve on the Audit Committee since he recently became a member, so Sister Norma Andel was appointed in his place.

Youth Leader Kelli Andel gave us a report. She stated that there will be a District II spring meeting Sunday, March 15 at Seaton Lodge No. 47 and some of the youth will participate. She asked the ladies to bring baked goods so they could sell them to make money for the youth club. For further news refer to the Youth Section and read the letter from the youth reporter.

We are proud to say we have these members who are eligible to get their 50-year pins and they are Sister Anna Milan, Sister Clara Macek, Brother John Bedrich and Brother Owen P. Carpenter. We con gratulate you! Also look for further information in the Vestnik; our Social Committee will be planning some sort of occasion whenever we present the pins to them.

We welcome these new members: Louis Vrana and Theodore Cook, insurance was sold to them by Sales Representative E. J. Geistman. We are always glad to see our new members attending our meetings; then we know you are interested in the work that our lodge does.

Present at the meeting and having a birthday this month were: Sisters Helen Spanhel, Doris Coots and Brother David Vanicek. Last month I omitted our Financial Secretary Doris Svoboda's birthday.

Those present and having anniversaries were: Brother Ben and Sister Regina Zabcik, Sister Arleen Tschoener (whose husband is Lynn), and Brother Joe and Sister Bernice Sebek. To all of you and any other

members celebrating birthday/anniversary occasions, our best wishes!

Door prizes were won by Dan Sebek, Juanita Cabla, Ryan Sebek and Kristie Waits.

Our next meeting will be held Wednesday, April 8, at 730 p.m.

Fraternally, Bernice Sebek Reporter

Lovelady Lodge No. 74 Purchases Additional Land Dear Members and Guests: We had the Night Time Friends to entertain our dancing fans March 7, 1981 with a good attendance. There were more guests attending and we are always happy to have guests come and attend our lodge entertainment, but sometimes it is difficult to know all the guests and about their character since all guests must be signed in by lodge members who are responsible for all their guests they sign in Our regular monthly meeting was attended as usual with about the same persons who always attend.

The proceedings were harmonious with all officers having good reports which were accepted as reported.

Financially, we are in good shape.

It was suggested that the lodge purchase 1 1/2 lots on the west side of the lodge; this has been done, the total cost of the purchase amounted to $3,916. Our lodge is trying to improve the premises for all who come for good and clean entertainment.

The new members who joined our SPJST Society at Lodge No. 74 this past month are Fredia Eggleston, Susan Eggleston, Terry Eggleston, Garry Lynn Beard, Patricia Beard and Brenda Kay Tilley, all of Crockett; Doug Hollis and Teresa Hollis of Grapeland; and Kendall Ray Eiben and Rebecca Jane Beeners, both of Palestine. We are proud to have these new members join our lodge and we are looking toward more members to join the SPJST. Fraternally, Chester Shmoldas -SPJST-

Report on El Campo

Lodge No. 50 Meeting The SPJST Lodge No. 50, El Campo held their meeting March 11, at 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Auxiliary.

Our meeting was convened, by lodge President Rita Vanek. We had an attendance of twenty-three members.

We discussed old and new topics.

We were also reminded to attend the District VI spring meeting March 29 at Hilije.

Door prizes were given and we were served refreshments by the lodge.

Fraternally, Mrs. Anna Bartos Secretary

6/V STMli — Wednesday, March 25, 1981

Top row, L to R: Band leader Ronnie Hurta, Preston Blornquist, Marcus Minshew, Don Thiele. Bottom row, L to R: Allen Orts, Albert Ach, Bob Schlechte.

News from Lodge No. 187, Round Rock After almost two years of rehearsal and preparation, The Heart of Texas Czechs (HOT Czechs) made their debut in the Starlite Ballroom of SPJST Lodge No. 187 in Round Rock on February 8, and have, since that time, made two more appearances in the Starlite Ballroom plus several appearances in other Central Texas cities, going as far north as Fort Worth. Lodge No. 187 is extremely proud of this group of fine young musicians who, although they live in Austin, Temple, Thorndale, Manor and Taylor, organized right here in;Round Rock under the tutelage and guidance of Leader Brother Ronnie Hurta and manager, Brother Dennis Dobias, members of SPJST No. 187.

This band, said to be the "Hottest Band to Come Out of Central Texas", specializes in polkas, waltzes, country-western, blues and variety music. Their next appearance at Lodge 187 will be April 12, so, if you haven't heard them, we urge you to make plans to be here then — if you have heard them, you don't need to be reminded — you'll be here.

For bookings or other information about this fine group, we suggest you contact Brother Dennis at (512) 255-6522 or (512)255-2845.

Fraternally, Ray & Ella Woytek

April 5 Meeting Scheduled at Houston Lodge No. 142 - SPJST

President Mary Ann Kieschnick called our regular monthly meeting to order at 8:01 p.m. Friday, March 6th.

All forty-six members present, stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance to our flag, led by Dennis Veselka.

Sister Alice Jochen read the roll call of officers and minutes from the previous meeting.

All officers' reports were given.

New members for the month are: Nichols James Vacek, Natalie Kay Gregory, Steven Wayne Kubeczka and Carl Rose. Sales Representative Sidon Tumis signed up all four members.

Our Lodge No. 142 members' free barbecue is scheduled for Saturday, May 2nd.

Sick members for the month are: Edwin Brazda, Henry C. Cernota and William Macheck. We hope all are feeling better at this time.

Refund Premium checks were read by Sister Rosie Tumis.

Attendance prize drawing for $50 again went unclaimed this month; sorry that Stanley Ungrad was absent. It was reported he is in California.

Door prizes went to: Annie Luckemeyer, Gene Veselka, Robert Kieschnick and Alice Jochen.

The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. The next meeting will be held Sunday, Aprl 5th. I hope to see you all then.

Fraternally, Alice Joehen Secretary -SPJST-

from Lodge No. 183, Mid-Cities

Newsletter

Dear Members: The dance on March 14 at our lodge hall had a very nice attendance and all seemed to be enjoying themselves to the fullest. Music was provided by Yesterday's Wine. The band sounded exceptionally great and played the old and new favorites and special requests.

The lodge was beautifully decorated and carried out the St. Patrick's Day theme. Patricia Sill was in charge of the decorating. She and her helpers are to be commended on their fine job.

Patrons enjoyed discovering the lucky shamrocks hidden under their chairs. The shamrocks provided free beer and soft drinks to the lucky persons, and also proved to be the highlight of the evening.

We were glad to see so many families enjoying the dance with their children. There were several youngsters under 12 who were excellent dancers.

Saturday, March 27th, the same band, Yesterday's Wine, will be playing for your dancing pleasure from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Saturday, April 4, Henry Rejcek will be back at the lodge with his Polka Band from Ennis.

We invite all of you to come to Lodge No. 183 and we will do our best to make your evening an

enjoyable one. We are located in Arlington at 1220-D West Arkansas Lane; phone -- 460-9251.

Our monthly meeting will be held Sunday, April 12, at 6:30 p.m. at the lodge hall.

If you desire information concerning any lodge activities or need direction, contact President B. J. Hlavaty at 261-0409..

Sunday, March 15, Financial Secretary Daniel Roznovsky and his wife Mary Ann attended the banquet for the Insurance Sales Representatives of District III, which was held at Lodge No. 84 in Dallas. We were sorry we could not attend because B. J. had a change in his work schedule and was required to be on duty from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

We are in need of a youth leader.

Anyone interested contact President Hlavaty by phone or come to the meeting on April 12th.

Fraternally, Betty Hlavaty Reporter -SPJST-

Club of Fort Worth

Friendship

Dear Members and Friends, After significant rains, everyone is gloating over the prospect of ample ground moisture for crops, gardens and lawns. Many area water department officials say, "It's a million dollar rain", since many of the water storage facilities have risen.

Our March meeting was called to order on a beautiful day after a beneficial rain. Mary Ann Krivanek also came home from the hospital that day, after having surgery. We wish her a speedy recovery.

Twenty-five members and four guests were present.

The birthday members were Vernon Prichard, Marie Prill, Homer Johnston and Carrie Bell Milan.

It was reported that Jennie Kroll was in the Lake Lodge Inc. Nursing Home, 3800 Marina Dr., Room 303-B, Ft. Worth, Tx. 76135.

Many thanks to Mary Kubala for her generosity and thoughtfulness for the beautiful handmade pillow and place mat that she donated to the club. Mary Pavey and myself were lucky winners!

Our next meeting will be half-day bus trip and tour to Comanche Peak Steam Electric Station at Glen Rose, Tex., which is located 45 miles southwest of Fort Worth.

The Departure is at 8 a.m. from St. Thomas Catholic Church April 1, 1981. Coffee and donuts will be served on the bus. Everyone please bring sandwiches, chips, dips, salads and pastry for lunch to be served after our return at noon.

Virtually no walking will be involved on this tour, and there is no charge for the tour.

Our hostesses for this meeting will be Mary Saldana and Rose Steinman.

Please call our President Marie Tesar or myself if you must cancel the trip reservation.

See you then.

Fraternally, Lydia Alholrn Secretary/Reporter -SPJST-

Club Sisters of Lodge 88 Set Dates for Meeting/Luncheon/ Party Birthday

The regular monthly meeting was called to order by Sister Pearl Hanka Wednesday, March 11th, at 11:15 a.m.

The minutes were read by Sister Rosalee Kostom and they were approved as read.

Sister Lillie Spies read the treasurer's report and it was very complete. We appreciate Sister Spies as our treasurer; she is very efficient.

Sister Frances Olexa had been ill but she was with us at our meeting and all the sisters welcomed her back with us.

Sister Pearl Hanka said that she was happy to have Sister Ida Hanka visiting with her for the past three weeks.

It was announced that Brother Joe Fusig was recuperating at his home. Hurry and get well, Brother Joe, we miss you!

One of our faithful members Sister Sophie Hampel is in the Heights Hospital. We miss Sister Hampel because she is always with us when she is in good health. We wish her a speedy recovery.

Our deepest sympathy to our dear Sister Minnie Bravenee who lost her husband, Brother Joe Bravenec, after a brief illness. Brother Bravenec passed away March 9th.

There seems to be so much illness and sadness at this time of year. We shall be stronger after coping with these trials and unhappiness. This is when we can be thankful that we belong and are part of a great Fraternal Organization such as our SPJST. Many thanks to Sister Anna Hoffman for furnishing the ham for the Birthday Club dinner in honor of her birthday. We thank Sister Tillie Bily for furnishing the chicken for our dinner; two lovely members and we are proud of them.

The hostesses for the March luncheons were: Sisters Doris Knapick, Geraldine Hlozek, Agnes Peterson and Bessie Vasula cooking for Sister Birdie Pech. Sister Margaret Bohac cooked for Sister Hlozek on the 1st Wednesday.

Thanks to all you good cooks. The food was enjoyed by all.

All the sisters enjoyed the free dinner, March 4th. Thanks to the Birthday Club!

We hope that Sister Birdie Pech will be with us next meeting and that she will return to good health, again, because we have missed her.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to Sisters Louise Cordes, Bessie Vasula, Bessie Dewer, Anna Elzner and Kathy Treffel. We wish you sisters many more happy birthdays.

It will be spring when we have our next luncheons and game parties, so do bring a friend and mark these dates on your calendar because we will be looking for you.

Dates to Remember: 1st Wednesday, April 1st (No fooling) — Luncheon and game party 2nd Wednesday, April 8 — Meeting, luncheon and game party Fraternally, Lillian Finn

Wednesday, March 25, 1981 — VESTNIK/7

Robstown Lodge No. 117 to Host District VII Meeting

all of you at the meeting!

Fraternally, Edwin J. Smajstrla District VI President SPJST -

Dear Members: The Robstown SPJST Lodge No. 117 will be the host for the SPJST District VII Spring meeting at the Robstown Community Hall Sunday, March 29, 1981 March 29, 1981 from 1:30 to 330 p.m.

The Spring District VII meeting Refreshments will be available will be held Sunday, March 29, 1981 before and aftei the meeting. at Robsthwn Community Hall with During the meeting 50-year Lodge No. 117, Robstown as host membership pins will be presented lodge.

The hall is located about 5 to: Sister Betty Jurica and Brother miles North-Northwest of RobLouis Rychetsky of Robstown Lodge stown, not farr off Highway 44, No. 117.

After the meeting a reception will West.

The tentative schedule is as listed be held in honor of the outgoing below: Youth Leader Thelma Hrncir. All Registration Upon Arrival past and present youth club Meeting Called to Order at 1 p. members are invited. Mrs. Hrncir Presentation of Colors & Pledge was elected to be the new District of Allegiance VII director.

Welcome by President of Lodge A dance will be open to the public No. 117 from 6 to 10 p.m.

Tribute to Departed Members Kenneth Foerster Roll Call of Lodges by District VII Secretary Introduction & Recognition of Vistors by 1st Vice President Reading of Names of 50-year Members Reading of Minutes of Fall Meeting & Approval Sunday, March 29, 1981, District Reading of Correspondence by VI will hold their spring meeting at District Secretary the Hillje SPJST Hall in Hillje. Host Reports — District VII Treasurlodges will be Hillje Lodge No. 40 er, District Youth Counselor, Rest and El Campo Lodge No. 50.

Homes Director, and Supreme The meeting will convene at 1:30 Lodge Officers, Vestnik Editor, p.m., and the District VI officers District Director Old or Unfinished Business hope that as many members as New Business possible will attend in support of Report from Nominating Comtheir lodge to take part in the mittee meeting and to enjoy an afternoon of Election of Officers usual 'ole' SPJST fellowship and Selection of Site for Next Meeting friendship. All interested guests are Announcements invited and are welcome to attend.

Adjournment The meeting will start promptly AGENDA at 1 p.m. because of a full schedule Registration for the afternoon. If there will be a Call to Order by District VI Presyouth program, I have not been ident Edwin J. Smajstrla notified.

Presentation of Colors Lodge No. 117, Robstown has two Welcome by Lodge No. 50 President Rita Vanek and Lodge No. 40 members receiving their 50-year pins this year and these will be President Jerry Polasek Response — 1st Vice President awarded at the District VII spring meeting; the members are Louis Eddie Vrana Rychetsky and Betty Jurica.

Tribute to Departed Members Introduction of Supreme Lodge After the meeting from 4 to 6 Officers and Guests — 2nd Vice p.m., there will be a reception, President Frank Zabransky hosted by Robstown Youth Club for Roll Call of District VI Officers the 15-year reunion of the past and Lodges — Secretary Elaine Her- members of the Robstown Youth kov sky Club, (a sort of get-together of all the Reading of 50-Year Members' past members), Sister Thelma Names Hrncir was the youth leader who Reading and Approval of Minutes started the Robstown Youth Club in of the Previous Meeting by Secre- January 1966 and served as the tary leader for the 15 years. All past Reading of Correspondence — members are invited to come and do Secretary some reminiscing.

Appointment of Audit Committee On the agenda, one subject that Reports of District VI Officers: Treasurer, Director, Youth Coun- needs to be discussed at a district selor, Rest Home; Supreme Lodge meeting is: What is the opinion of members of having only one district Officers; Editor; Audit Committee meeting a year, instead of the two as Presentation of Youth Program we have now. Members, please give Other Reports some thought to this and attend to Old or Unfinished Business voice your opinion at this district New Business Report from the Nominating Com- meeting,. March 29th. mittee Members are notified that the Election of Officers and Installa- Supreme Lodge appropriated for tion District VII, $250,000 for this Selection of Site for Next Meeting quarter to be used to make real Announcements estate loans for homes at a Adjournment and Social reasonable rate of interest. Anyone We are looking forward to seeing needing more information on loans

District VII Spring Meeting

Notice and Agenda of District VI Spring Meeting March 29th

for homes can contact the District VII Director.

Sunday, March 29, we will be selling assorted sandwiches and pastries and coffee before the meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and, again, after the meeting until 6 p.m. for anyone wishing to have something to eat. From 6 to 10 p.m., Robstown Community Hall has a dance, with music by Tommie Vanek and his Orchestra of Yoakum, Texas; if anyone wishes to stay for a dance Sunday, March 29th.

See you at Robstown March 29th!

Fraternally, Helen Pavelka District VII President -SPJST -

Letter to the Editor: State Representative Dan Kubiak P.O. Box 2910 Austin, Texas 78769 Phone: AC 512, 475-3563 Dear Editor: The House Committee on Constitutional Amendments this past week held hearings on House Joint Resolution No. 3, a constitutional amendment I drew up which would prohibit the, implementation of a personal income tax on Texas citizens. Below is an excerpt from a statement I made to that Committee when they considered this amendment: "Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee: You have before you today for consideration HJR 3, my constitutional amendment to prohibit the State of Texas from ever levying a state income tax. Members, this is the right time in our State's history to enact this ban against a state income tax. No doubt your constituents have expressed to you, as mine have to me, that they will tolerate no longer excessive and increasing governments and bloated bureaucracies. This is the time and place to start working against those possibilities, and HJR 3-is the way.

Some will say we should not bind the powers of future legislatures and future state governments to tax. We are now having to answer for that reckless attitude which has prevailed in the past, especially on the federal level. Instead, what we are seeing is a government trying to right itself after decades of in equitable taxation policies. Let us make sure that Texas removes any possibility that the same could happen here --- because it ean.

The income tax is an unfair tax, in my opinion, and we, in Texas, have not had to address this possibility due to our bountiful natural resources which have made Texas and her residents the envy of the land. But the times are changing, and while today's fiscal picture is indeed bright, can we be assured that it shall be so in the next decade, or the one after that? ... . . . I ask you for an affirmative vote in order to further the exercise of one of our government's greatest assets — that of allowing the people to speak their judgment with their votes. This will truly be following the dictates of our federal and state constitutions in giving the people of this land the opportunity — which is their right — to express their opinion. As their representatives, then, we are bound to follow their expressions.

"Finally, let me remind you of some wise words written in 1816 by Thomas Jefferson on the subject of taxation and government: A salutary lesson, that private fortunes are destroyed by private extravagance. And, this is the tendency of all human governments .. till the bulk of society is reduced to mere automations of misery, to have no sensibilities left but for sinning and suffering . . . and the forehorse of this frightful team is public debt. Taxation follows that, and in its train wretchedness and oppression.'

Mr. Chairman and Members, I appreciate your time and consideration."

BULLETIN BOARD SPJST Officers' Workshops — 1981 Presidents and Vice Presidents, Secretaries, Financial Secretaries, and Treasurers Saturday, April 4 — Ennis, SPJST Lodge No. 25 (All Sections will meet at Lodge No. 25)

District Meetings 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 VI The District VI spring meeting will be held Sunday, March 29, 1981 at the Hillje Hall in Hillje. The host lodges will be Hillje Lodge No. 40 and El Campo Lodge No. 50.

DISTRICT VII The spring District VII meeting will be held Sunday, March 29, 1981, at Robstown Community Hall with Lodge No. 117, Robstown as host lodge. Details later.

DISTRICT III The District III meeting will be held Sunday, April 26 at Dallas Lodge No. 84 as host lodge.

DISTRICT IV The District IV meeting will be held Sunday, April 26, 1981 with Lubbock Lodge No. 157 as host lodge.

NEWSBRIEFS The VIIIth annual conference o Czech Students and Teachers is scheduled to be held at SPJST Hall No. 29 east of Taylor on Saturday, April 25th. This conference has been, and will again be, sponsored by the Czech Club at the University of Texas, according to George Petrek, Czech Club president. In addition to students of Czech and teachers of that language, the general public is invited, especially those interested in promoting and preserving Czech language instruction at various levels throughout the state. Additional information for the program on the 25th will be forthcoming soon.

8/VESTNiK — Wednesday, March 25,1981

YOUTH SECTION YOUTH ACTIVITY CALENDAR Youth Leaders' Weekend Retreat April 4-5, Camp Val Verde State YAD - Sunday, Aug. 23, Temple HS State Royalty - Saturday, Sept. 26, Taylor Lodge No. 29, music by Kings of Swing DISTRICT I Training Class - Sat., Apr. 25th, at 3C BBQ in Bryan; YAD - Sun., June 21st, at Lodge 13, Dime Box; Camp (Specific dates set later) - August.

DISTRICT II Training Class - Monday, May 18th; YAD - Round Rock Lodge 187 host - Sun., July 12; Camp (Specific dates set later) - August DISTRICT III YAD - Waco Lodge 66 host - Sun., June 14; Camp (Specific dates set later) - August DISTRICT IV Training Class - Seymour - Sat., March 28 (Mary Haisler's home); YAD - Sun., June 28; Camp (Specific dates set later)- August DISTRICT V Training Class - Open; YAD Houston Lodge 88 host - Sun., June 28; Camp (Specific dates set later) - August DISTRICT VI Training Class - Latter part of April; place to be announced; YAD Sunday, July 19th, at the St. Phillips School in El Campo, with El Campo Lodge No. 50 as host; Camp - June 29-July 2nd, at Bastrop State Park DISTRICT VII Training Class - Open; YAD - Sun., July 26; Camp (Specific dates set later) - August —SPJST-

the State Youth Director From

ATTENTION, ALL YOUTH LEADERS! Dear Youth Leaders, Make a note on your SPJST calendars that the Youth Leaders' Weekend Retreat will be held April 3-5 at Camp Val Verde near McGregor. AS ALWAYS, THIS RETREAT IS FOR YOUTH LEADERS, ASSISTANTS, AND DYC'S AND THEIR ASSISTANTS. This program is certainly a must for youth leaders who have not been in the Youth Program very long or if they have not been able to attend many of the district training classes.

Make plans to attend this retreat. We are going to have something a little different this year Rather than telling you all the details now, we'd simply like to encourage you to attend. You're bound to learn something new, as well as gaining an insight on attitudes of our young people. If you're involved with our youth in lodges/districts then it behooves you to "give it all you've got". We can offer something very similar to the training programs offered by other organizations and

at less cost. If they can do it, so can we. President Morris and f have been working closely on all aspects of how to improve phases of our Youth Program. He, I, and the Supreme Lodge are dedicated to the youth and all of us extend a special invitation to all of you to make plans to attend this retreat. You will miss a lot and we will miss you if you are not there. Soon I will be sending out information, registration and a map about this Youth Leaders' Retreat.

We hope to see all of you there.

Remember, your mileage and meals will be paid, at the rate of 34C a mile for the owner of the car only. We ask that you 'car pool' as much as possible — as many persons from the same area riding in one car as possible.

This retreat is designed primarily for the adults. There will be no accommodations or any activities planned for our youth. Their time will come later at summer camp and other functions planned for them in the districts. This is a learning process away from your every day responsibilities and routines. We think you will enjoy it. Please don't forget to bring your bedding, comfortable shoes and clothing, and personal toilet articles. There will be separate cabins for the men and ladies. We don't know exactly what the weather will be at the time, so you might be wise to include some sort of cover (blanket, quilt, or other). We will view, listen, share, and gain knowledge.

If you plan on attending this retreat (and we certainly hope you do), please let us know in writing or by phone no later than Monday, March 30th. In this way, we can let the camp director know how many to expect, both for the purposes of living accommodations and meals.

She can then plan her food quanti ties accordingly. Also, and this is very important, we need to know how many of you will be joining us for supper on Friday evening, April 3rd. We are scheduling that meal just a little later than we might otherwise. We know that most of you will be arriving later that night and those from Central Texas will probably be coming in the next morning. When you arrive is entirely up to you, but we would like to know what your plans are so that we can govern ourselves accordingly, and make everything run smoothly.

We didn't state this previously, but your spouses may attend if they desire.

Fill out and clip the form that accompanies this letter and return it to us as soon as you have made your decision on whether to attend. Mail it directly to me: Jann Thomas, PO Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501. This form will constitute your registration. Rather than drawing a sketch on how to get to Val Verde, we feel that the big majority know how to get there; if not, please talk to someone who has, or if you will call me, I will be glad to give you instruc tions over the telephone.

Fraternally, Jann Thomas State Youth Director

NAME ADDRESS TEL. NO. (Home & Work) Position in lodge/district

Spouse attend, yes/no

I plan to attend the SPJST retreat and will arrive in time for 8 o'clock breakfast on Sat., Apr. 4th ❑ (The retreat program starts officially at 8:30 that Sat. morning and will end after lunch on Sun., Apr. 5th) I plan to attend the retreat and will arrive in time for 7 o'clock supper on Fri., Apr. 3rd.

District V Youth Counselors with Youth Club Members Attending Meeting at Needville Lodge No. 81 March 8, 1981

Brother Reubt'n e ar (left) also installed Diint r zt V Youth Counselor and Youth Club officers. Sister Joyce Mynar, youth counselor; Sister Henrietta Veselka, assistant youth counselor (Lodge No. 142); President Dennis Veselka; and Debra Dobesh ,-ecretary.

A Memorial Service tribute for all departed members in District V was conducted by Brother August Tejkl of Lodge No 81 (who is in the background) while candlelighters Shellie Macha and Delores Macha (sisters) rem standing by the table.

"Be Proud Of It."

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

Pictured in front row, L to R: Debra Dobesh, Jay Mynar, Lee Pflughaupt.

Back row: Mark Mynar, District V Youth Counselor Joyce Mynar and Brother Malcolm Mynar, all of Lodge No. 88, Houston. (Photos by Editor)

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bound. Questionnaires were completed during our trip home.

Fraternally, Sue Lynn Schoenst (3-18-81) -SPJST--

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MEETING

Brothers attend District V meeting at Lodge No 81. L to R: Curtis and Keith Kieschnick of Lodge No 142, Houston, represented their Youth Club.

From the Youth Leaders APRIL 7TH MEETING SET FOR EL CAMPO LODGE NO.50 YC Dear Readers, El Campo Lodge No. 50 Youth Club met March 10, at the American Legion Ladies' Auxiliary.

The meeting was opened by President Melissa Brandt. Veronica Bartos led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Secretary Joseph Bartos read the minutes and Vice President Kim Vanek gave the treasurer's report and collected dues.

We discussed the District VI meeting and we discussed old and new business also Mothers present at the meeting were Mrs. Anna Bartos, Mrs. Josephine Brandt, Mrs. Patricia Dybala, Mrs. Georgie Henderson, Mrs. Janet Holub, Mrs. Janet Marek, Mrs. Bernice Rek, Mrs. Rita Vanek and Mrs. Vlasta Bartos.

Our next meeting will be held April 7, at the American Legion Ladies' Auxiliary.

Fraternally, Mrs. Viasta Bartos Youth Leader

From the.

Youth Members

Dear Readers, Our youth club has just completed plans for our next meeting, which will be held Sunday, April 5, 1981, at 2 p.m. at our Warrenton Meeting Room. The adults will have their meeting the same day, same place but at 2:30 p.m.

The youth club is also planning an Easter egg hunt for all the little ones, stunts for all who wish to participate and party games for everyone. We will have door prizes for the youth and adult meetings. I hope to see all of you Sunday, April 5th!

Fraternally, Staci Schoenst (3-18-81)

yeionc Lodge No. 24 youngsters participated at the District xi Spring meeting at Seaton Lodge No. 47. Front row, L to R: Kristie Waits and Melanie Zavodny who recited a poem in unison entitled, "Oh North Wind." In the back row is Neal Hoelscher who recited a poem, "Oh Captain, Oh Captain."

(Photo submitted by Sister Louise Zavodny)

APRIL 8TH YC MEETING SET FOR CYCLONE LODGE NO. 24

WARRENTON LODGE NO. 179 YC ENJOY OUT-OF-TOWN Dear Readers, TRIPS Our meeting was called to order Dear Readers, Sunday morning, March 15th, Youth Leader Doris Eckermann and -Assistant Youth Leader Jeanette Schoenst, each took a carload full of members to Thorndale for dinner at the home of our other Assistant Youth Leader Paula Key. After an enjoyable meal and visit, they joined us in traveling to Austin for an educational tour around the St. Edward's University campus.

Their buildings are so distinctive and from the height for their hill, we would view the surrounding area and the City of Austin.

Next, we viewed the live perfor mance of the play "The Lady's Not For Burning," starring at the Mary Moody Northern Theatre. This was a very different type of play, the setting being 1400. After the performance, we went backstage for autographs and enjoyed visiting with the actors.

Refreshments were at McDonald's and then homeward

by President Beverly Marek, March 8, 1981.

We discussed having a social this month; it seems there are so many activities for our lodge this month, so we decided to have the District II Spring meeting as a social; some of our members will participate in the program.

Everyone who attended the District II Skating Party really enjoyed it. We were glad Lisa Coots from our lodge won a box of heart-candy. We want to thank the Supreme Lodge for sponsoring this.

The dance held at Academy Lodge No. 177 was enjoyed by those who attended. We went to Academy for sponsoring this dance.

We welcome these new members: Lisa Coots, Joan Coots and Terri Vanicek.

Those having birthdays in February and who were present were: Patricia Castillo, Kristie Waits, Joan Coots and Darrel Murrow.

Our next meeting will be held

Wednesday, April 8, at 7:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Sonia Castillo Reporter (3-17-81) -SPJST-

WARRENTON LODGE NO. 179 REPORTS Dear Readers, Our youth club held their regular business meeting March 12th at the Warrenton Social room. We had a very good attendance. Sammy Key led the pledge. Sue Lynn Schoenst presided.

Reports were given on our visit to Care-In at La Grange Feb. 14th and the movie "9 to 5" at the Simon Theater at Brenham.

Plans for our education tour of St. Edward's University, Austin and the play "The Lady's Not For Burning" were finalized. Paula Key, assistant youth leader, invited us all for brunch at her home in Thorndale before going to Austin; we accepted.

We also made plans to view the art exhibit that would be on display.

Our program for the evening was presented by Paula Key. She also spent time following our meeting handing out information and catalogs from various colleges about their aid and scholarship programs and instructing students about the ACT test for college entrance. Paula has just won the Texas PTA scholarship for $600. to be used this summer at UT for Library Science study. We offered her our best congratulations.

Our next activity will be the movie "Any Which Way You Can and maybe something for Easter at our next meeting; plans will be made later.

The meeting adjourned for a fried chicken supper with all the trimmings.

Fraternally, Staci Schoenst, Reporter (3-18-81) -SPJST-

DIME BOX LODGE NO. 13 YC MARCH MEETING REPORT Dear Readers, The March meeting for the Dime Box Youth Club was held Sunday, March 15 at 3 p.m. It was called to order by Patti Tydlacka.

Keith Spitzenberger led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Under new business we planned on going to Hennesey Nursing Home in Giddings, April 6th. Everyone is to meet at the SPJST Hall, at 2:15 p.m. We also discussed Youth Achievement Day, which will be held at Dime Box, Lodge No. 13 June 21st. We selected two kings and 2 queens to represent our lodge.

Those selected are: Robert Spacek, Lamar Ondrasek, Dana Herzik and Pamela Spitzenberger.

After the meeting Brian Kersten sang a song for us. Father Isidore showed the movie "Hot Lead and Cold Feet."

Present at the meeting' were 39 members, 7 visitors and 15 adults.

Door prizes were won by Patti Tydlacka, Tammi Krenek and Tana Fight.

Praternally, Dana Herzik (16) Reporter (3-17-71) -SPJST-

REPORT FROM EL CAMPO LODGE NO 50 YOUTH CLUB The youth of El Campo Lodge No. 50 held their monthly meeting March 10, at the American Legion Auxiliary.

Door prizes were won by Jodi Henderson and Veronica Bartos. We made some beautiful items for craft.

Refreshments were served by Mrs. Rek. District VI will have their spring meeting March 29, 1981 in Hilije, with El Campo and Hilije hosting.

Fraternally, Veronica Bartos (13) (3-16-81) --SPJST-

TAITON LODGE NO.30 YC ANNOUNCES ACTIVITIES Dear Vestnik Readers, The Taiton SPJST Youth Club will hold their April monthly meeting April 4th, at 2:30 p.m.

Our program will be on "Easter" and each member is asked to bring two colored chicken eggs for our Easter egg hunt. Members who need meetings to attend camp in the summer be sure to attend!

The District VI spring meeting is also coming up in Etillje. We are going to have a booth and members are asked to donate something for it.

Be sure to come!

Fraternally yours, Vicki Dorotik (14) (3-18-81) -SPJSTEL CAMPO LODGE NO.50 YOUTH ATTEND MEETING

Our SPJST Lodge No. 50, El Campo Youth Club held its meeting March 10, at the American Legion Auxiliary Hall.

We sang "Happy Birthday" to Mrs. Rita Vanek and Mary Ann Bartos.

SPJST District VI will have a meeting March 29,1981 at Hillje.

Door prizes were won by Veronica Bartos and Jodi Henderson. We made craft.

Refreshments were served by Mrs. Rek. Fraternally, Patrick Bartos (3-16-81) -SPJST —

TAITON LODGE NO.30 YOUTH ANNOUNCES MEETING/EGG HUNT; APRIL 5TH Dear Vestnik Readers, The Taiton SPJST Youth Club will hold their next meeting April 5, at 2:30 p.m. at the Taiton Community Center.

We will also have an Easter egg hunt if the weather is OK. Every member is asked to bring two colored Easter eggs to the meeting for the hunt; also, the adults will have a meeting at 1:30 p.m.

For our contest in the 6-12 age group, members are asked to decorate an Easter bag and in group 13-17, members are asked to make an Easter card.

Fraternally, Jean Dorotik (12) (3-14-81) -SPJST-

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Active Youth of Lodge No. 18, Elgin

Refreshments were served by (L to R): Staci Young, Kerni Pa Peterson, Paul Casubaun, Patrick Jones and Sue Prinz.

Dallas Lodge No. 84 Youth Perform in Program, March 8

Members are singing a song for the crowd at Lodge No. 84's anniversary.

L to R are Brother Ondrusek, Sister Ondrusek, Sister Becan and Brother Becan.

Sister Hubik, a performer in a beautiful pink costume.

Playing his favorite song is Brother Reznik.

TAITON LODGE NO. 30 YC ANNOUNCES ACTIVITIES Dear Vestnik Readers, The Taiton SPJST Youth Club will meet Sunday, April 5, at 2:30 p.m. in the Taiton Community Center.

Those who will be serving refreshments are Mrs. Mary Ann Dluhos and Eugene Krpec.

I hope to see you all at the meeting and also hope to see my friends at the District VI spring meeting March 29 in Hillje.

Fraternally, Michelle Srubar (12) (3-19-81) -SPJST--

HAPPENINGS AT EL CAMPO LODGE NO. 50 YC The El Campo Lodge No 50 Youth Club met March 10, 1981 at the American Legion Ladies' Auxiliary.

We discussed old and new business. "Happy Birthday" was sung to the March celebrants, Mary Ann Bartos and Mrs. Rita Vanek.

Door prizes were won by Veronica Bartos and Jodi Henderson.

Refreshments were served by Mrs. Bernice Rek. After the meeting we made craft.

Fraternally, Joseph Bartos (3-19-81)

Back stage two performers Sister Novak and Brother Kopecky cannot wait to have their turn.

youth did a skit entitled "I Know An Old Woman" and Paula Wuensche performed a ballet. I would like to thank Mrs. Maresh, Mrs. Stalmach and Mrs. Wuensche for bringing the baked goods to sell. I would like to thank Mrs. Stalmach for also making two cakes for the auction. Mr. B. C. Stalmach and Mr. D. I. Bohac bought these cakes and we also would like to thank them.

Our next meeting will be held Sunday, April 5, at 3:30 p.m. Don't forget your Easter baskets because Peter Cottontail is coming to deliver some goodies for the children.

Fraternally, Ginger Wuensche (15) (3-18-81) -SPJSTNEW TABOR LODGE NO. 17 YOUTH CLUB MAKES PLANS Dear Vestnik Readers, Our monthly meeting was called to order by President John Rychlik Saturday, February 28, 1981.

We discussed our annual barbecue and what we might make for it; we decided on toothpick-holders.

The meeting was then adjourned.

We worked on crafts and had refreshments afterward.

Fraternally, Mary Rychlik (11) (3-17-81)

Halle ttsville NUMEROUS YC ACTIVITIES (Continued from Page 1.)

BY HOUSTON LODGE subject. He was also well-received NO. 142 YOUTH on that occasion. Perhaps after the Ennis Workshop a summary of the Dear Readers, Saturday afternoon, March 7th, remarks by all three young people our youth club went to the Houston can be published for the information Fat Stock Show and Rodeo at the of all concerned. Everyone pretty Astrodome. We had a very much agrees in fostering and enjoyable time even though we did promoting our youth, but when it not get to see Dolly Parton; her comes to their active participation in show was replaced by three other the lodges as young adults, opinions stars, namely: Charlie Pride, Donna by the older members seem to Fargo and Conway Twitty, who change, frequently resulting in that were all FANTASTIC. We were young person being rebuffed, emhappy to have several adults to go barrassed, and subsequently cool to and enjoy the rodeo with us. Thanks any participation at all. It seems go to our great Youth Leaders Hen- that everyone agrees that this has rietta Veselka and Eugene Veselka, been and is happening, but there for making this possible for us. also seems to be little sincere effort Other adult members who went in correcting the situation. As were: Robert Kieschnick, Mary Ann brought out in Hallettsville, the Kieschnick, Adell Stein and Alice matter of our lodges' democratic administration depends, in large Jochen.

Sunday, March 8th, several of our part, upon a fusion of the experience youth members went to District V and know-how of the older members meeting in Needville. We are proud with the energy and enthusiasm of of Dennis Veselka who will be the young. The older members District V Youth Club president for should at least listen to the young members and their ideas, even 1981.

We all enjoyed a very delicious though they may sometimes feel meal, an interesting adult/youth that they have little or no merit. If meeting, and then, last but not least, they have no merit, that's one thing; yes, we got to dance the Cotton-Eyed if you don't even bother listening to Joe and Schottische to the wonderful them, that's another matter, and Texas Plainsmen Band. All of us, there may not be a second chance for them to prove their potential worth who went, had a very nice time. to the lodge.

Fraternally, Thanks are also expressed to Karen Jochen Legal Adviser Reuben Lesikar for Secretary (3-18-81) his timely and very valuable -SPJST-remarks pertaining to various legal matters, including those having to BEYERSVILLE LODGE NO. 48 do with related and unrelated YC PLANS MEETING/SOCIAL activities in the local lodges.

Finally, we are indebted to our Dear Members and Friends, Our youth club had our social this faithful photographer, Bro. Edwin month Friday, March 13, at 6:30 p.m. Gallia of Lodge No. 4 in Hallettsville, We also had a hamburger supper who has always come on request to and practiced our parts for the take pictures of the various sections.

District II spring meeting. It was a Edwin is affiliated with the Lavaca good supper and thanks to the ladies County Tribune-Herald in Hallettsville. who prepared it.

Fraternally, The District II meeting was held Nick A. Morris at the SPJST Hall in Seaton, with President many of our youth attending. The

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge Tyrs No. 80, Holland, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed brother

CLIFTON M. MARTINETS, who passed away at the Veterans Hospital in Temple 12 March 1981, at the age of 60 years after a lingering illness.

Funeral services for Brother Martinets were held Friday, March 13, at 2 p.m. in the Goodnight Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Skrivanek officiating. Interment was in the Holland City Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Lillie Martinets; son, Allen of Austin; daughter, Karen Martinets of Holland; sister, Bertha Balusek and two brothers, Bill and Ed Martinets, all of Holland.

Brother Clifton will be greatly missed in our lodge circles. He was our financial-secretary of Lodge No. 80 for many years; he also was local sales representative, and appraiser for RVOS No. 83 in Holland. He was a member of the Holland Brethren Church.

Pallbearers were Glen Latham, D. I. Bohac, Moran Burns, Wayne Goodnight, Robert Meissner and Carl Klotz.

To the loved ones our sympathies and to our beloved Brother who will be greatly missed: Eternal rest grant him.

Resolution Committee: Joe Barabas, Jr. John T. Barabas SPJSTEXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 88, Houston, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy on behalf of our entire membership to the bereaved family of brother 0. J. MIKESKA, 36, of Houston, who passed away in a Houston hospital on March 4.

Funeral services were held from the Nelsonville Brethren Church Saturday, March 7, at 10 a.m., with Rev. Lawrence Junek and Rev. Gordon Hejl officiating. Interment was in National Cemetery in Nelsonville.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Sharon Mikeska of Houston; mother, Mrs. Otto (Evelyn) Mikeska;

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brother, Thomas Gene Mikeska of Houston; grandmother, Mrs. Tracy Macat of Bellville; two nephews; one neice; and a number of aunts, uncles and cousins.

May he rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Martha Baxter Gladys Havernann Dorothy Hensley SPJSTEXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 47, Seaton, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sympathy to the family of our departed sister MILLIE MIKESKA, who passed away Sunday, March 1, 1981, in a Temple hospital after a brief illness.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, at HarperTala,sek Funeral Home, with Rev. Mark Labaj officiating. Burial was in the Seaton Cemetery.

Sister Mikeska lived in Bell County most of her life. She was a member of Temple Brethren Church.

She was married to John Mikeska who died,in 1956.

Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Lenhart Mraz and Mrs. Bobby Maxwell, both of Temple and Mrs. Willie Mae Lutz of Waco; a brother, Richard Hubenak of Fort Worth; four sisters, Mrs. Minnie Tatarawich, Mrs. Annie Langer and Mrs. Clara Cohen, all of Fort Worth and Mrs. S. P. Lindsey of Weatherford; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Dorothy Pechal Ann Krcha Adeline Kohutek

From The Secretary-Treasurer's Office SUPREME LODGE SPJST Temple, Texas DEATH CLAIMS PAID IN FEBRUARY, 1981 February 27 1981 DEATH CLAIM 13972

NAME

LODGE

LOCATION

Ferdinand F. Siska

21

Engle

DATE OF DATE OF AGE DEATH ISSUE 11-25-80 60 10-1647

13973 13974 13975 13976

Frances Rubac Lydia R. Marcak Josefine (Josefa) Manda Joe B. Machu

97 32 80 172

Fgacedo Victoria Holland Pasadena

12-29-18 12-17-11 7-12-21 12-30-38

12-30-80 1-2-81 1-15-81 1-10-81

13977

Frances Vesely

50

El Campo

2-24-44

1-19-81

13978 13979 13980 13981 13982

50 Donald H. Green Leop. Sandera 103 92 Millie Bartek 88 Linnie B. Sherron Ant. Korinek/ 67 Anton Korenek 65 Dorothy Svoboda 29 Mary Kropp Emilie B. Morris 73 84 David Logan Bush 67 Justina Kahanek 66 Carrie L. Mazanec 8 Lawrence Barta 33 Albina Macat 29 William A. Gelner Filip (Phillip) Chumchal 58 88 John R. Slusher Barbara A. (Ridgley)Sande184 17 Inez J. (Bowers) Green Hy. H. (Henry) Holubee 29 186 Jerry Wotipka

El Campo Flatonia Ft. Worth Houston

7-1-54 9-17-11 8-14-32 7-23-42

1-10-81 12-11-80 1-16-81 12-19-80

Schulenburg Crosby Taylor Seymour Dallas Schulenburg Waco Weimar 131eiblerville Taylor Hungerforcl Houston Dallas Caldwell Taylor Caldwell

11-9-13 1-22-42 2-11-41 11-10-75 10-20-75 10-S-16 8-17-78 8-1-48 3-1-40 1-29-68 10-440 2-16-71 4-24-44 8-18-71 3-17-31 11-19-33

1-20-81 1-8-81 1-17-81 1-26-71 12-30-80 1-9-81 1-22-81 12-28-80 1-30-81 2-3-81 9-10-80 12-23-80 1-30-81 2-5-81 9-4-80 1-13-81

13983 13984 13985 13986 13987 13988 13989 13990 13991 13992 13993 13994 13995 13996 13997

C-9476 W-54344 A-7066 A-5521 A-8218

62 89 90 85)

6 93 57 48 84 65 85 13 63 57 78 69

B-2362 K-138 C-7255 C-13006 C-12246 A-5443 B-770 B-3160 A-3882 C-6423 C-5971 C-66074 D-65879 A-10250 C-76298 C-9854

B-2635 PR-40853 B-2798 D49993 D-1407 C-51757 C-1382 C-1855

To the bereaved survivor of our deceased brothers and sisters, the Supreme Lodge expresses its heartfelt sympathy.

Fraternally, Leonard D. Mikeska Secretary-Treasurer LDM:Ima -SPJST-

- SPJSTEXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Seaton Lodge 47, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the family of our departed brother EDWIN C. MIKESKA who passed away Monday, March 9, 1981, at the age of 68, after a brief illness.

Funeral services for Edwin Mikeska were Wednesday, March 11 in Harper-Talasek Funeral Home with the Rev. Eugene Kotrla officiating. Burial was in the Seaton Cemetery.

Mr. Mikeska was a carpenter and was a member of Carpenters' Local No. 1971 and Seaton Brethren Church.

Survivors include his widow, Annie Mikeska of Temple; two sons, Leroy C. Mikeska and Don G. Mikeska, both of Temple; a daughter, Sharon Ann Mikeska of Temple; a half-brother, Albert Martinek of Temple; three halfsisters, Mrs. Levie Adarnek of San Angelo and Elsie Cabla and Dorothy Tomasek, both of Temple and three grandchildren.

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

Resolution Committee Dorothy Pechal Ann Krcha Adeline Kohutek

CERT. NO.

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Karel Jonas No 28, East Bernard, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest and sincere sympathy to the family of our departed lodge sister, BESSIE HRUBY Bessie A. Hruby, 70, of League City, Texas passed away Thursday, Feb. 12, 1981.

Surviving are a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Robert (Pat) Hruby of Austin; daughters, Rosa Lee Muehr of League City, and Rita Campbell of Spring Branch; brother, Walter Sulak of Houston, and sister, Cecilia Sulak Matula of Hungerford; 15 grandchildren, and 5 greatgrandchildren.

Rosary was recited Friday, Feb. 13, at 6 p.m., in the Jack Rowe Funeral Chapel in League City.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 14, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in League City, and interment was in Mount Olivet Cemetery in that city.

Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Hruby, and a son, Colonel Robert L. Hruby.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace and her memory live among us forever.

Respectfully submitted, Resolution Committee Frances Haverda Albert Lupik

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY 1980. His services were held at BergWe, the Resolution Committee of strom A.F.B. Chapel on Dec. 10th, Lodge Karel Jonas No 28, East with burial at Fort Sam Houston Bernard, on behalf of our entire National Cemetery in San Antonio, membership, wish to express our Texas.

He is survived by his wife, sincere sympathy to the bereaved Patricia; daughters, Debbie, Renee family of our departed lodge and Karrie; sons, Bobby and Gus; his brother, mother, Bessie Sulak Hruby; sisters, COLONEL ROBERT L. HRUBY Rosalie Muehr and Rita Campbell, Colonel Robert L. Hruby was born and five grandchildren.

He was a in East Bernard, Texas, Dec. 4, 1931, nephew of Mrs. J. C. Hlavinka and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hruby. also of Mrs. Cecelia Matula of HunHe graduated from Primary Pilot Training at Moore Air Base in gerford, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his Mission in 1955. Colonel Hruby father, Fred Hruby. attended AOB School (Navigator May departed brother rest in Training for Pilots) at James eternal our peace and his memory live Connally A.F.B., Waco, Texas, grad among us forever. uating in 1956.

Respectfully submitted In January 1955, he received his Resolution Committee Bachelor of Science Degree in IndusFrances Haverda trial Education from North Texas Albert Lupik State University in Denton, Texas.

Sept. 5, 1953, Colonel Hruby -SPJSTmarried Patricia Walker of Dickinson, Texas. Some of their Air Force Assignments were: Bergstrom A.F.B. Texas, March A.F.B. Calif., Anderson A.B., Guam, and Grand Forks, North Dakota. At the time of his retirement in June, 1980, Col. Hruby was Director of Operations for the 22nd Bomb Wing at March A.F.B. His decorations include theAir Medal with seven Oak Leaf Clusters, the Meritorious Service Medal and Vietnam Service Medal.

Colonel Robert L. Hruby died at his home in Austin, Texas on Dec. 7,

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Spotadejte se s nim na mist& Rcete sobe: "Nesejde na torn, jak mi jest; chci pohlaeti na jasnou stra,'nku veci.

Nedopustim, aby mne dnes ovladaly chmurne my§lenky. Uka2i temto malym neptatelrim, ze si vyeistim svou duSevni dilnu."

Nekdy se stiva, 2e kritika zaboli ty, proti nimi je namitena. Kritika je nekdy jako ttiska zapichnuta pod nehet, do nejcitlivej§iho mista. Ac kritika je demokraticky zprisob napravy, vec docela obytejna, nekteti pracovnici jsou na kritiku velmi nedritklivi. V bratrskyrch spolcich je teto nedatklivosti hodne vice !lei v iivote vetejnem. Tim se take stava, 2e v bratrskych kruzich nedovedou tak snadno odpustit a zapomenout, zatim co dva soupeti v obeanskem 2ivote snadneji podaji si ruce.

Oddil Dopisovatelft Tak Vielieos — Aneika Houdkova.

Dallaske noviny ptinesly obrazek a pekny popis ueitele Frank Story z Highland Park Skoly, ktery bude 22 btezna mit, sve 90. narozeniny. Tento ueitel je jeSte oily 2e mfde stale vyueovat ac jest v tak vysokem veku, a umi kolik feel. Kdysi vyueoval vygi §kolu v Ennis a vim, ge umel dosti dobre eesky nebot' jsme spolu easto mluvili kdy jsern chodila tam do vySSi Skoly. To byl take jeden z tech, ktery nas Cechy nepodcehoval a v2dy byl velmi ptatelsky, a ja na to easto vzpominarn, jak se behern let -VSe zmenilo! On stale jests jezdi do te skoly na bicyklu ae jeho man2elka (rovnet byvala v Ennis) ho nepustila do 'Skoly v patek 13 nebot' jest pry "povereiva". U2 jsou spolu 58 let a ja jim pteji v-Se to nejlep§i a hodne zdravi. Myslim, ze mnozi si ho budou asi parnatovat a jeho zesnuleho bratra dra. Fred Story jests lepe, neb byl dlouho lekatem v Ennis pied lety.

Byli to dobti fide.

V Ennis mlady 18. lay- syn man2ela Frank S. Li§kovych p. Mark ziskal stipendium v cene $500.00 za to, ze mei velmi pekne znamky ve studiich v Texas State Technical Institute ve Waco, Tx. kde on studuje aby se zdokonalil v zpracovanim masa a prodejem nebot' mini se venovat tomuto zarnestnani. Mark mini pestovat dobytek na farme jeho rodieri pobli2e Ennis a doufa miti pekny houf eili staid° dobytka druhu "Beefmaster" v budoucnu. Zname jeho rodiee i jeho a jeho ptibuzne a ti jiste jsou velmi hrdf na mladika, tak dobte pokraeuje. Ptejeme mnoho §testi a v§e dobre naddle.

MinulSr tyden zemtel v Ennis pan Frank Leltat ye veku 81. let po nemoci. Byl synem man2ela Mike a

25.

Franti§ky (Ventrea) Lekatovych.

Byval napted v Alsdorf osade a pozdeji se odstehoval do Oak Grove osady a v 1929 se oienil se sl. Hattie Ha,rlemanovou kde farmatili cele Leta. Pattil do methodistskeho kostela. Zanechal man2elku, jednoho syna Fra,nkie L. Leltate v Ennis, dye dcery pi. Frankie Joe Patakovou z Ennis a pL Bill Sweatmanovou z Arlington, Tx, devet vnoueat a dye sestry pL Paul Hajkovou a pi. Albinu Hajkovou, obe z Ennis a nekolik neteti a synovca. Pohtben byl z kaple Keeverova a obi-ady mel Rev. Joe Hixon z baptistskeho kostela na Myrtle htbitov. Zesnulemu necht' je zeme lehka a rodine patti naSe soustrast nad jeho odchodem.

Nevim, jak maiou nekteti fide byt talc bezcitni jako se stalo v Chicagu minuly tyrden. Jisty elovek, ktery mel na starosti roz§rotovat odpadky v apartmentni budove, tak chtel zrovna spustit stroj ktery by dal do behu ten §rotovae a zmabriout odpa,dky, talc najednou zaslechl slaby zvulc. Myslel ze asi kofatko si tarn vlezlo ale kdyi odhrnul ptikryvku tak uvidel novorozene na vrchu odpadk y. Nemf to stra§ne dat dite tam, aby bylo rozmaeknuto? Jestli vynajdou kdo to udelal tak jiste bude potrestan za ohavny CM, 2e ano?

Postovni ritady oznarnili, 2e poeinaje 22. btezna, ptijde do platnosti vy§§1 po§tovne eili namisto 15, centovou znarriku musite dat 18. centovou a na po'Stovni listky ptijde o dva centy vice te2. Tak prosim, etenati, nezapomerite a dejte na dopisy 18. centa.

Musim touto cestou podekovat p. J. StaSovi z Corpus Christi, Tx., za jeho pekny elanek uvetejnenyr pred easem kdy daval uznani p. Jim Kueerovi a ktery byl nas dobry ptitel kdy2 jsme byvali v tom samem meste pred lety.

Ale na jednu drile2itou vec zapornnel v te zprave: 2e p. Kucera behem prvni valky sloui l jako dobrovolnik v eeskoslovenske armade v Evrope, kdy se bojovalo o osvobozeni eeske vlasti od Nenica. Jeho vlastenectvi a odvaha jiste si zaslouii uznani nas vsech a easto vzpominame na jeho dobro tu.

V patek minuly tyden me volala ptitelkyne pi. Rose Fuhsova z Kansasu, ze jeji mantel zesnul po deli nemoci a 2e bude pohtben v nedeli 15. btezna prave na jeho 73. narozeniny. Fuhsovi v2dy ptiji2deli na nas Polka festival v Ennis kaidym rokem a velice se na to t givali. Byli to dobti a ptatel§ti fide a radi jsme je v2dy uvideli mezi narni. Zesnulemu ptejeme klidny spanek a jeho man2elce a sourozencum vyslovujeme uptimnou soustrast nad jeho odchodem.

Take v Ennis zesnul 14. btezna p.

John T. gebetka ve vysokem veku.

Jeho rnan2elita, rozena T'oupalova jej ptede'Sla na veenost pied nekolika lety a byla dobrou ptitelityni me zesnule maminky, nebot' obe pochazely z janich Cech a znaly se dobte. Pan gebetka a jeho rodiee byli dobre znami mezi krajany nebot se ptistehovali z chrudimskeho kraje do Ennis jeSte v dobe kdy toto mesto teprve se osazovalo a mnohy krajan u

nich naSel utulek neili si na§el praci a bycligte. Zanechal syna a asi etyti dcery a mnoho vnoueat Rodina gebetkova pattila ke spolku SPJST dlouha leta a vidy se deastnili vSeho co se tYkalo krajanskeho spolku.

Necht' zesnuly odpoeiva v pokoji a detern a ostatnim ptibuznym vyslovujeme uptimnou soustrast.

V Pennsylvanii se narodila dvojeata (hoch a devee) kteti vaziii pry celkem 19 liber, co2 ma byt rekordni valha zaznamenand. OvSern, v te Guiness knize zaznamt je§te nikdy nebylo ptipsano kolik te2ita dvojeata kdy pied tan valila ale myslf se, 2e tito jsou asi nejvet§i co se kdy narodila.

Matka jest pry. 23 let stard a asi jsou to jeji prvni deti, takze prace bude mit dost hned napoprve.

Prave jsern se dovedela, ze mladf. man2ele David Hlavenkovi meli maleho syndelta minuly tyden k eemu2 gra,tulujerne. Maniele August Hlavenkovi jsou dedeckem a babiekou maleho synka. Ptejeme mu aby rostl k radosti vsech a hodne zdravf. Take sestra pi. Virginie Blatne pf. Lillie jest pry velmi nemocna v Houstonu a ji rovne2 ptejerne v'Se clobre a brzite uzdravent Cetla jsern, '2e v Texasu minuly rok se pry vypilo vice jak 640 milionri gallonu piva, co2 jest jiste hodne toho peniveho! Kotalky a vina se snad vypilo pry merle nei piva. To ty pivovary a obchodnici se musf einit aby uspokojili ti 2iznive, 2e ano?

Zase moji bratti a ja jsme obdrieli peknou pozvanku od potomka rodin Leshikar-Shiller kteti budou potadat jejich rodinne shroma2deni 12. dubna ve Fireman's Parku v New Ulm, Tx. Pry ty kvetiny "modre eepce" a "indianske ptikry'vky" ji2 zacinaji kvest a vSe se zaeina zelenat. Velmi nas test tato pozvanka kterou vidy Ita2do-roene dostavarne, trebaie nejsme 2adna ptizeri, neb radi jsme tam vidy jezdili a krasne se pobavili mezi nimi, nebot' lido, jsou tam moc dobti a la,*skavi. Dekujerne za pozvani.

Jests muslin sdelit, 2e to shroma2dent* se bude konat na torn samem miste co loni, a kteti tam byli tali vedi kde to je, a ti drumf to lehce najdou nebot' jsou tarn pry navesti kter y jim cestu uka,2i.

Laskavosti pi. Marie Du§kove se me dostal do rukou pekny elanek o popularnim americkem zpevakovi Johnny Cash, ktery nedavno mel koncerty v Praze v kde snad bylo hiedgte zapineno dvanacti tisici lidmi. Celkem pry mei 4 ptedstaveni a v2dy bylo tolik rich' tam, a pry kdyt zpival pobotnou piseri "Peace in the Valley" tak lid zpival zaroven s Bylo to tedy neco pry zvlagniho a te2 zaroveri neco co poteSilo srdce kaideho. Rada jsern si to pteeetla a dekuji pi. Du§kove za zaprijeeni elanka.

Kdy2 jsern veera listovala v knize, kterou me zaprijeil p. Karel PraSifka talc jsern se clovedela, ze rodina jeho kdysi davno pred lety bydlela v Ennis. Tam p. Pra gifita chodil do skoly v Crisp,Tx., a Ennis, Tx., a kdyi dorostl tak obdr2e1 zamestnani u jinonarodovce, ktery mel §atni obchod na "Main" ulici v Ennis, Tx. Jeho rodiee John a Mary (Bolfova)

bilezna 1981

PraMfkovi farmatili po kolik let a tam se jim narodily dve dcery a tti synove a v 1912 se zas odstehovali do Dallas, Tx., a pozdeji mlady PraSifka byl odveden na vojnu a slatail s vojskem ye Fra,ncii. Pak obdr2e1 zarnestnani u "Dallas Morning News" kde byl po celych 41 let a2 seI na odpoeinek. V 1922 se oienil se sl. Henriettou Verou Huberiakovou z Ellinger, Tx. Mit dceru a dva synove a pi. PraSifkova zemtela v 1950 a v 1957 se znovu o2enil se sl. Dorothy Lingbergovou, ktera, pti§la s rodiei z Chicaga a dvojice dosud 2ije zde v Dallas. Cela to kniha jest velmi zajimava a rada jsern si ji prohlecila. Nemyslfm, 2e je je§te /lad° na2ivu z tech startich, kteti si pamatuji rodinu Pragfkovu nebot' prave kdy2 krajane ze stare vlasti houfne ptijiideli do Ennis v 1912 a 1913 tak PraSificovi ji2 se odstehovali z Ennis do Dallas v 1912.

Zname je dobte a v2dy je radi vidime.

Ve Sweetwater, Tx., meli nedavno "hon" na jedovate hady a celkem pochyt,ali pry pies 5515 liber ha,dri a te2 "vydojili" jed techto hadri chtestySit, ktery bude pou2ivan jako lek pro nektere nemoce.

—SPJST-

K sticibrnemu jubileu biskupa Jana L. Motkovskeho V nedeli 22. tinora tohoto roku Houstonsko- galvestonsica, diecese oslavila zde v Iloustonu v kostele sv.

Michaela petadvacetilete vyroei biskupske hodnosti na§eho eeskoamerickeho biskupa Jana L. Motkovskeho.

Oslava tohoto yyznameho jubilea zaeala ve 2.30 odpoledne slavnostni mS1 sv., ke ktere Sli prrivodern za hlaholu zvona seminarists, elenstvo pape2skeho tadu sv. hrobu (20 muff]. a 20 2en v ceremonialnich riborech), representanti raznych etnickych skupin ve zdejS4 diecesi, vestries v na,'rodnich krojich Mexikani, Groans, Vietnanci, Koreanci, Indove, Ireane a Polaci), lektor Maurice Hafernik, ptedseda Houstonskeho spolku svetca Cyrila a Metodeje, tada knell a jinych cirkevnich hodnostata, svetici biskup zdejSi diecese John E. McCarthy a nakonec sam celebrant teto ink jeho exelence Dr. Jan L. Motkovsky.

Teto richvatne msi sv. bylo v pinem kostele ptitornno mnoho zastupca rriznych farnosti zdej§i rozsahle diecese a dye ptedni lavice byly za,pl neny 40 ptibuznymi na§eho biskupa.

Slavnostni kazani mel zdejS1 svetici biskup John E. McCarthy na terra z prvniho i druheho eteni Pisma svateho. V prvni easti kazatel mluvil o realite cirkve, o konceptu Bo2iho milosrdenstvi a yzajemnem jeden druhemu odpougent, z druheho eteni Pisma sv. - kazatel zakladni my§lenkou "Ty jsi chram Bo2i" (You are the Temple of God) zdriraznil vzacne kladny postoj naSeho eeskoamerickeho biskupa Jana Moticovskeho jak k obrane vfry tak k obrane prava a spravedlnosti.

"Biskup Jan Motkovsky nerozluene spjal celyr svaj osobni 2i.vot s cirkvi.

NaS' oslavenec je opravdovyrn duchovnirn vadcern budujicim chrarn

25. bfezna 1981 — VESTNiK/13

Bog 25 let. Aekoliv byl jit tadu let biskupem pied druhyrm Vaticanskym Snemem, ktery zavedl ta,du zmen, biskup Jan Motkovsky svym pi-fidadem zajistil klidny prabeh novych natfzenf ye zdej g diecesi.

Dvete nakho oslavence jsou stale otevteny, on snatf se zodpovedet vk*chny otazky jelikot stavf chrarn Po kazani byl pteeten dopis (psan v latine) od Sv. Otce z Alma ve kterem papet blahopteje va'gernu biskupovi k sthbrnemu jubireu, k houtevnatosti a vykonane praci s ptanim dal g plodne einnosti k rozkvetu teto diecese.

Biskup Jan L. Motkovsky je znam svou skromnostf cot typicky ukazal ye svem dekovnem proslovu, kde mimo jine tekl toto: "Ne ja, ale farnici (ptislUgnici diecese) jsou ovce Bog' milosti a proto na'ge diecese roste a vzkvetaT' Po vyznani wiry,' zastupce kaide etnicke skupiny ptitomne teto jubielnf msi Dficavzdani ptednesl kratkou modlitbu v rodnern jazyce.

Modlitba v eeskern jazyce, kterou pteeet1 Bernard PivOrika, znela takto: "Modleme se za vkchny, kteti verf v tiveho Boha potadujicfho obeti chvaly a dikavzdani by jejich mysl byla otevtena Jeho vali, a aby verni byli Jeho ptikazanf."

K obetovani zastupci narodnostnich skupin diecese nesli kostelem k oltati chleb a vino; Vera Finnova nesla vino doprovazena Bernardem Pivorikou.

Zaverem teto slavnostnf mse svate kdy kostelem se velebne nest choral Te Deum Laudamus (Bote chvalime Tebe) zajiste katdy z piltomnych s dikem k Bohu mel na mysli ter i ptavnf mnogaja ljeta na vinici Pane naternu jubilantovi.

Po kostelnich obtadech ve §kolnich budovach pti kostele sv. Michaela bylo obeerstveni a hudba. V jednom salu harla znama Baeova kapela, v druhem osmielenna skupina Mexikanfi. Nekolik z nas, Cechoamerieann zde ptitomnych, jsme si zazpivali s Panem biskupem par eeskyrch pfsnieek, ktere vhodne dopinily parnatne sttibrne jubilemu nakho vlasteneckeho biskupa Jana L. Motkovskeho.

Oslava 25 let biskupske einnosti Dr. Jana L. Motkovskeho pokraeovala v fiterY 24. anora, kdy k teto ptiletitosti se sjelo 18 biskupa v eele se znamYm biskupem Kueerou, biskupem Krutkou (slovenskeho pavodu) z Gary, Indiana a Mississippskym biskupem Bruninim z Jackson. Celkem bylo ptitomno vie jak 200 kneti; bylo tu i 8 byvalych spolutaka nakho jubilanta ze studif v Rime a bYvaly spolutak ze seminate 'sv. Jana v San Antoniu, Msgre. Ant. Drozd. Uternf ()slave byla ptitomna ter nejblit g rodina, ptedev gm 3 sestry a 4 bratti.

Se vzacnym vyroefm 25 let biskupske einnosti nateho mileho oslavence zajiste souvisi alespon strueny naert jeho tivotopisu.

Nat eeskoamericky biskup Jan L. Motkovsky se narodil 16. srpna v Praze, tu v Texasu v utitelske rodine.

Otec Alois vyueoval v letech-1928 a pozdeji byl red. ees. a angl. novin v Hallettsville. Nynej g biskup jit v alern veku toutil byt knezem; snad bylo mu tak inteno samyrm Bohem, jelikot kmotr jet drtel ho pri kitu svatem byl seminarista G. Kutatko, ktery se brzy stal knezem. Nejstarg bratr pak - nyneigi papeisky komoii Msgre. Alois J. Motkovsky ye vyslutbe - vstoupil do seminate kdy nynej§fmu biskupu bylo 5 nebo 6 let.

Navfc byly to tat navidy nezapornen- Libbie Wiesneiwski a p. Franka utelne dojmy z ptekrasnych Likate, mantela, sestry Hattie pfilnoenich msi o vanocich behem jeho Likatove. Kroutek vyslovuje detstvf v Texaske Praze, kde v uptfmnou soustrast a zesnulym pfeje historickern kostele Panny Marie klidny spanek. ptisluhoval jako ministrant tehdy Byl vytfzen pozdrav od sestry V. tam knezi pateru Neubertovi, jet Parrnove, ktera, se necitila v ten den vedly jeho kroky do serninate sv. dobte a nebyla ve schfai ptitomna.

Jana v San Antoniu a pak do Alma, Pozdravny lfstek na ktery se kde byl vysvecen na kneze 5. prosince V§echny ptitomne sestry podepsaly 1933. V Rime, po studiu na universite byl zaslan panf Julii Maealikove, sv. Rehote, nynej g biskup Jan L. ktera, uz deisf eas postonava, pi.

Motkovsky dosahl titulu doktora Maealikova sveho easu byla elenkou teologie a po studiu na katolicke §iclho kroutku. Pro gla se deka pro universite Amerika ve Washingtonu sestru Maru§akovou.

D. C. ziskal titul Mistra ved a umeni.

Sestra Libbie Wiesneiwski upekla a Prvni pasobitte na geho jubilanta, po pekne ozdobila dort v podobe beranka 6 letern pobytu v Rime, byla farnost pro sestry, ktere mely narozeniny v sv. Michaela ve Weimar, Texas, 90 anoru a bi-eznu. Dort byl opravdu mil za'padne od Houstonu, kde tehda moc pekny a dobry. Tet sestra vie jak polovina, osadnikii byla nateho Zvolankova pamatovala na puvodu. Pak pasobil ve farnosti sv. narozeniny sester a ptinesla kaide Lva v San Antoniu, Texas, kde pekne kvitko eervenou camellii. byl tet profesorem v seminati sv.

Dvetni cenu, darovanou sestrou Jana v letech 1940-42. V San Antoniu Stash* Hejnovou, ziskala sestra Vytonas jubilant zastaval nekolik daletipilova. tych cirkevnfch &ad& Od roku 1943 Kroutek dekuje br. Pavelkove za do roku 1956 byl reditelem §kol v arc darovane dva note na zpeneteni pro idiecesi San Antonio v letech 1944-56 byl soudcem cirkevnfho soudu a v dobro kroutku.

Na shledanou v ptf§ti schazi 9. letech 1947 at 56 arcibiskupskym dubna! radcern. Tu v San Antoniu byl v roce Z pozdravem 1944 jmenovan papetskym komotim Riftena Zazvorkova, a v roce 1954 prelaem. Nat" jubilant eeska clopisovatelka byl 22 prosince 1955 jmenovan titulnfm biskupem Hieronu (1VIala, —SPJSTAsie) a asistentem biskupa Lawrence J. Fitzsimona v Amarillo, Texas.

SPJST tad Rozkvet eislo Slavnostnf biskupske vysveceni Dr. 172. Pasadena, Texas Jana L. Motkovskeho vykonal arcibiskup (pozdej g kardinal) A. G. Va,jteni bratti, sestry a milovani kraCigognani, apo§tolsky delegat, repre- jand. sentant Vaticanu, pro Spojene stay v Dobre rano dnes zase od nas! katedrale sv. Ferdinanda, v San Pozdravujem vkchny v natern Antoniu 22 finora 1956 — pted 25 velkem Texasu, zase je tu u nas pekne lety. sluneeko a usmiva se zte nebeske Biskup Jan IVIotkovsky nadale oblohy. Dekujeme Bohu to nam dal pasobil v Amarillu, kdy byl kancletem zase it druhy den a dobry zrak aby i generainim vikatern tarnejti diecese jsme videli vte okolo nas. a po dmrti biskupa Fitzsimona v Rekneme yarn v§echny novinky co srpnu 1958 byl jmenovan lalavnim se delo a deje okolo nas. V sobotu pastytem zminene diecese. V dubnu jsme byli v Hallettsville, Texas o 1963 nas- eeskoamerickY biskup byl novinky a slykli zpravy co je a co jmenovan titulnim biskupem Tigavy mate byt z protokolu Hlavni (severnf Afrika), a asistentem s atadovny od nateho hlavnfho postupnyrm pravem biskupa ptedsedy, bratra Nickolas Morrise a Wendelina J. Nolda houstonsko-gal- nateho advokata bratra Reubena vestonske diecese; v eervnu tehot Legkara; vkchno bylo vyslechnuto. roku byl pak oficialne nastolen Diky bratti kdo tarn nebyl ten o tom apo§tolskym administratorem teto nic nevi. My jsme velice hrdi na nas diecese. Die ustanovenf postupneho tad a spolky SPJST. Kdyt se chcete prava nas biskup Jan L. Motkovsky neco dovedet, jen ptijd'te do schaze se stal po odchodu biskupa W. J. kde pattite v kterem tadu a oni yarn Nolda do vyslutby hlavnim vskchno dobte vysvetli, co se tyka, biskupem nag diecese 22. dubna stanov, mluvi tam eesky i anglicky. V 1975.

Hallettsville, Texas jsme se meli Nat vla.stenecky biskup Jan velice dobte; vk tam bylo nadherne.

MotkovskYr se velmi aktivne podili na, Obed zaeal v 11 hodin a byl tak dobiy, usilf k zachovani eeskeho jazyka i nag ze nemusel nikdo nic tikat. Dekujeme kultury tu v Texasu a je vynikajicim milion krat! Pohostili nas tak to jsem ptedstavitelern nag krajanske vetve nabral tti libry a mnoho jich jedio vice v cele Americe. net ja Jan Mikeska. Mnoho Nth bylo Necht' Vtemohouci Bah nam vice boubelatych net ja, kuchatky nas biskupa Jana L. Motkovskeho dlouha tam dobte krmily. Dekujeme Vgem; leta zachova! byly usmevave a libilo se to nam Jan J. Karas z Houstonu vkm. Pan a bratr Zabransky, prvnf pfedseda a pan a bratr Holy* nas —SPJSTuvitali s radosti to se nas tam moc zueastnilo v jejich peknem mesteeku; zase dfky vain vkm z Hallettsville, Sic i krouiek zen v Ennis Texasu ptijed'te k nam do toho mel maleho Houstonu, uvitame, vas take a (Phati schiize bude 9. dubna) radi uvidirne yak usrnevave tvate; Nate bteznova schiize se nam jste velice upilmnf vgchni v Hallettsvydatila ttebate bylo chladnave villu. poeasi. Sestra ptedsedkyne Mary Nate schaze 11. btezna byla Lainovska, ptivitala 32 elenek a take zahajena, ptedsedou bratrem panove Tupy, Zvolanek, Joe a Vilem Victorem Petrem; v§ichni dozorci byli Houdek, Jurefk, Pavelka a Hejnk byli ptitomni i moc Menu. Diky V§ichni kdo chodite do natich tadevych Scheme byla zahajena povstanim a schazi, dovfte se co se deje a co se minutou ticha jsme uctily pamatku p. mute delat, aby se posilnil tad. Kdyt Wiesneiwskeho, je to mantel sestry do schazi nebudete chodit nic se

nedozvfte, vidycky jste vitani a ptivedte sebou noveho Mena nebo elenky aby se seznamili s na'gm tadem a spolkem SPJST. V sobotu 21. btezna byl u nas tanec se smichanou hudba "Music Kings" (vk se nam libilo) za trvalo to od 9 to 1 hodiny. Pti dvetnaf byla dcera Margie Lee Nelms z hiavniho zabav niho vyrboru a pomalhali ji Tommie a Helena Wallacesovi, vydavali vstupenky a tat byly davany darky na efsla vstupenek.

Nas pti§tf tanec bude 4. dubna s hudbou Julius Tupa a jeho "Midnightshift" (C/W). Ptijedte k /lam zveme vas vtdycky s usmevem na tvatf.

Vitame Vas zde v Pasadena, Texas radi tancfme, ptijecrte k nam!

U nas tu v Houstone je hodne pracovnich pi-fletitostf a lidi pit a& ze vtech stran sveta, a nemarne dost mista. Prace je dost jest-li chce kdo pracovat, neco si tu uspotite na starost a nemusite tit ze §ternpla nebo, jine podpory. Je mi edesat let a pracuji veeerami odpoledne nekdy do rana, jako za mladych let a tancuji jako mladfk a nic mi neschazi.

S bratrskym pozdravern od nas tu v Pasa,dene, Texas.

S Panem Bohem Vgem a I/gide!

Na shiedanou.

John T. Mikeska, eesky dopisovatel tadu, eislo 172. R,ozkvet.

—SPJST-

Zavodni stravovani ye

vichodosiovenskfch 2elezarnach ✓ socialnim programu VYchodoslovenskych telezaren, jednoho z nejva gch podnikfz nejen ye Slovenske, ale i v cele patnactimil ionove Ceskoslovenske socialisticke republice (ma vice net 24 000 zamestnanca), jsou venovany znaene finaneni prosttedky zavodni. stravovanf.

Dobte organizovane zavodni stra yptedevgm poskytovanf teple stravy, zlep§uje fyzickou i psychickou kondici zamestnanca, zvyt uje produktivitu prace a snituje nemocnost. Ve Vychodoslovenskych telezarnach v KoMcich (Ko§ice) je proto zilzeno sedm zavodnich jidelen, 45 bufeta a 23 vydejen jfdel, z toho pet pojfzdnych. Teplou stravu dostavaji zamestnanci vtech smell; za obed nebo veeeti sestavajfci z vydatne polevky a hlavniho jfdla a moueniku nebo ovoce v hodnote 10-12 Kes platf v prumeru 3-4 Kcs (prumerny mesionf vydelek ye VychodoslovenskYch telezarnach znaene ptevy§uje celostatni pramer ve vyrti 2550 Ices). Jidelni listek schvaluje zavodni komise pro stravovanf, kde rna rozhodujfcf slovo ptedevgm lekat.

Zeleninu a eerstve ovoce, ktere jsou denne na jidelnim listku, dodavo, Vychodoslovenskym telezarnam ptimo jedno ze slovenskych ovocnatskozelinatsk3r. ch zemedelskych drutstev. ✓ pti§ti, petiletce (1981-1985) bude ye Vychodoslovenskych telezarnach vybudovana rnodernf prarnyslova vyrobna jfdel s kapacitou 14-20 000 porcf za smenu. Poefta, se s tfm, to zamestnanci si budou moci vybrat denne ze 6 at 8 jfdel. Tato nekolika, milonova investice rozsftf motnosti zavodnfho stravovanf zarnestnanca a ptipravou detskych jidel usnadni i zasobovani zavodnich jeslf a matetskych §kol kvalitnfmi svatinami a obedy.

—SPJST-

14/Y✓STNI

bfezna 1981

Um se e'esky Let Us Study Czech!

Lekce desalt --- Lesson No. 10 eTEN't -- READING Read the following exercises and words out LOUD with your parents or friends.

Student a studentka Pavel je student. Vera je studentka. Pavel a Vera jsou studenti. Pavel nema per°, ale Vera ma pero. Dries Karel neni ve gkole. On je doma. Ma *nu. Nag ueitel dava pozor pfgeme na tabuli. On void na "Nedelej chybu! Pis spravne!" Zftra je svatek. Stuclenti budou doma. My tez marne svatek.

Slovnfeek — Vocabulary Pavel — Paul Vera — Vera Karel — Charles vas — your kdyi — when chyba — error studentka — student (f studenti — students dnes -- today zftra -- tomorrow nenf — isn't svatek — holiday volati — to call davati"— to give ryma — cold nag -- our spravne -- correctly pig! — write! budou — will be (3rd. person pl.) pfgerne — we write dava pozor — pay attention Nedelej chybu — Don't make an error!

Mluvnice -- Grammar 1. The First Conjugation: The verbs that belong to the first conjugation generally end in "ati". In the above vocabulary there are two such verbs, "davati" and "volati". To conjugate them we take off the ending "ati" and add the verbal endings as follows: davati — to give Singular 1st person: davam — give 2nd person: dava§ — you give 3rd person: dava. — he, she, or it gives Plural davame — we give davate — you give davajf — they give 2. The negative verb in Czech is formed by prefixing the particle "ne" before the verb.

Example: "ne" plus the conjugation of "bYti", to be.

Singular 1st person: nejsem — I am not 2nd person: nejsi — you are not 3rd person nenf — he, she, or it is not.

Plural nejsme — we are not nejste — you are not nejsou — they are not Note that the third person singular is different. It is "nenf" instead of

the expected form "neje" Homework 1. Read aloud the reading exercise several times and translate it 2. Copy the vocabulary into your notebook and memorize it 3. Conjugate the verb "volati".

4. Review all of the previous lessons that have appeared in the Vestnik.

Pohadka Byl jeden kral, ten daval ptigly mygky, zapfskaly, pavouekove tancovali.

Ptibeh kocour to byl konec muziky, mygky se vain ulekly, sup -- do dfrky utekly.

patek — Friday sobota — Saturday nedele -- Sunday The preposition v can be used with the accusative case, but only in temporal meaning (in at, on): v sobotu, v nedeli, v jednu hodinu.

3. jedenact — 11, dvanact — 12, ttinact — 13, etrnact — 14, patnact — 15, gestnact — 16, sedmnact -- 17, osmnact — 18, devatenact — 19, dvacet — 20 The counted objects of five and more are put into the genitive plural (jedna hodina, dye, tri, etyti hodiny, pet hodin, minut, korun, halet6).

24. 3. 1975 JAN HOLUB

JAK ROSTE NERVOZITA

Learn Czech With Us 8th lesson. Personal Pronouns in the Accusative. Numerals.

Cesta. Dnes je sobota a Honza a ja jedeme do Brna na navgtevu. Balfme si zavazadla, malt kufr a cestovnf ta g -ku,ajdemntrv.Nsaic chvfli eekame. Ptijfidf tramvaj efslo jedna a my nastupujeme a jdeme na nadratf. Ja jdu pro Ifstky. Kupuju dye jfzdenky do Brna, druhou ttidu, rychlik. Honza za,tfin kupuje rannf noviny, cigarety, a pro rids oba etyti oblotene chlebfeky a dva pornerarree.

Na stene visfjfzelni tad. Mame se na nej a vidfirie, ze marne je gte eas.

Pomalu jderne na nastupigte, hledame volna rnista a nastupujeme.

Vlak jegte chvYti eeka a potom °Val. VOCABULARY: testa — journey, jedu — I go (by train, bus etc.), do Brna -- To Brno, nav gteva — visit, balfin si --- I pack, zavazadlo -- (a piece of) luggage, lcufr -- suitcase, cestovrif tagka -- traveling bag, stanice — tram stop, chvile, f. — a while, eekarn — I wait, ptijfidfrn — I arrive (by a vehicle), efslo -- number, nastupuju — to get in (board) a tram, train, asi — about, approximately, misto — place, spot, vystupuju — I get out (of a vehicle), Ifstek — ticket, jfzdenka — travel ticket, druh.1, tHda — second class, rychlfk — express in, rannf noviny, p1. -- morning paper, ciga.reta -- cigarette, oba — both, obloteny chlebfeek — sandwich, pornerane — orange, jfzdnf tad — time-table, &yarn se na — I look at, jegte — still, eas — time, pomalu — slowly, nastupigte, n. — platform, hledam -- I look for, volny — free, misto — seat, vlak — train, odjfidirn — I leave, depart.

1. Personal pronouns have the following endings in the accusative: N ja, ty, on (ma) on (mi) ona, to (ono) my, vy, oni, me, te, ho (jej) ji, ho (je) nas, vas je, A me?nme, tebe, jeho — ji, — nas, vas, je, meNne, tebe, neho, nej, ni, nej/ne nas, vas, ne In the first line there are the weak, "enclitic" forms, which we put in the second place in the sentence, after the first stressed word (or a group,of words). When emphasizing we choose the forms from the second row and the third row of forms is used after prepositions only.

Observe vidfm te. Ja te vidim. Vidim te elobte. Tebe vidfm, ale jeho nevidfm. Cekarn na ni. Dnes na nej neeekame.

2. Days in the week pondelf — Monday n. — Tuesday stteda — Wednesday etvrtek — Thursday

velke modre oei, dlouhe ilutobfle tasy a smutny pohled. A nenadava.

Naopak, nebyt ji kdepak bychorn sehnali mlfeko?

V dalgf stanici, to tit jsme v Hybernske, zaenou byt fide tipine nervezni, zas ptijdou do prate pozde, a ja, si potad tige myslfm, ze marn jegte hodinu ptedstih. Ale co ut jsem vyslechla! V Jindfi gske ulici zaefnam filosofovat, snatenlivost, ticta eloveka k eloveku, lidskost, to jsou veci, kterych si kaidy vysoce vatf, ale pomerne mak se s nimi setkava, po ranu v tramvaji. Kdybychom se jimi vtichni rfdil, to by nam stra§ne usnadfiovalo tivot Tfeba na nastupigti by nekdo tekl: "Prosfm, bete napted, jste tena." Itidie by neujel, ale potkal etvrt minuty na doblhajfclho eloveka, aby mohl nastoupit. A ten by mu tekl: "Dekuji, pane tidiei, jste velmi laskavy." A hned by dva lide meli dobrou naladu.

Jeden fidie, jeho jmeno neznam, ale jezdf z Ohrady dvojkou, si stale zpiva. 11,1kam mu v duchu "zpivajfcf riche". Pti jeho jfzde jsem jegte neslygela, tie by Velem testy rznikla sebemengf nepftemnost mezi cestujfcfmi. Ze by davora, psychoza? Ne, proste jeden elovek mute narugit ovzduif a jeden ho zase maze tolika lidem zpfljemnit, "te jim jde eel* den lepe prace od ruky.

LIANA CELBOVA

Kolikrat tak rano pternyglfm, proe je tolik lidf nerveznfch, veci sobe nerudnych a hrubych. Pozoruji to pli ceste do zamestrianf. Jsem jedna z tech, ktery vstavajf brzy rano a s vyslovene dobrou naladou. Mantel take. Po rannim telocviku se osprchujeme, nasnfdarne a zaenerne se Wit do prace. JA jsem vtdycky chodila o dye hodiny dztiv, cot infij syn nikdy nernohl pochopit.

S dobrou rannf naladou mohu jet autobusem nebo tramvajf, obojf main taktka ptede dvetrni. Jezdfvam jednadvacitkou z praiske Ohrady, kde bydlime. A studuji, jak se rodi nervozita. 0 tom, te mi kdekdo petkrat glapne na nohu, net se dosta,nu do --SPJST tramvaje, nemluvfm, ptikladam to nedostateenernu rannfmu telocviku a vycviku pteskakovat z nohy na nohu.

V dalgf stanici se zaene zpravidla mluvit zvygenymi hlasy. Mne to nevadf, mdm celkem nenormalni pomer k hudbe i k hluku jakehokoliv Nove dflo Landgtejn, ktere vybudodruhu, take pomocne zvuky temet vali za ti1 roky pracovnici zavodu 03 nevnfmam, saxofony a trumpety o. p. Vodni stavby Sezimovi Usti, se respektuji, bid nastroje me nynf napou gtf vodou. Ptehra.da nerozeilujf. Piano rozpoznam od Landgtejn ma 25 m vysokou a 38 m psacftio stroje podle velikosti, az na dlouhou sypanou hraz. Na korune to, te kdri "hraji" na psacfm strop, hraze je 6 m giroka vozovka, ktera, se nemohu upottebit pfilten3r. v soueasne dobe dokoneuje. Pti Mezitfm, co si tak tine ptemyglim na stavbe ptehrady bylo poprve poutito jedne noze, zjistfm, te jsme popojeli. nove technologic testienf pornocf folie Lille spechajfcf do prace zaefnajf byt Isofol BB, silne 1 mm. Pottle konstathrubf a nerudnf nejen k sobe, ale ovanf, svetoveho vodohospodatskeho napadajf dokonce i ridice, ktery ptece kongresu, ktery se konal v Madridu, nemfite za to, te prave nekde yypnuli je navodnf gtft landgtejnske ptehrady elektfinu. Ba i slova z rfse tivoeigne neivetgi a neivyggf fOliovy gtft zaslechnu na vlastnf ugi, aekoliv jsme ptehradniho sta,vitelstvf na svete v pralske tramvaji a nikoliv v dru g vabec. Nova pfehrada zadrif terrier-stevnimkrafe.Poliduratejf 3,5 milionu m3 vody a bude zasobovat zyfrata, vidyt? jim nic neudelala? Jen pitnou vodou Oblast Slavonic, Daeic a si ptedstavte kravu, jake ma krasne Nove Bystfice.

Jezero u Landgtejna

SPJST LODGE NO. 88

CHANDELIER BALLROOM WEST 15th a BEALL STREETS—HOUSTON, TX Reservations: 869.5767

SATURDAY, MARCH 28TH

JOE PATEK (POLKA TIME)

FRIDAY, APRIL 3 TELSTARS (C/W) THURSDAY, APRIL 16TH

16TH ANNIVERSARY OF LODGE ENTERTAINMENT (16 GROCERY BASKETS GIVEN AWAY AS SPECIAL PRIZES) (PARKING AREA GUARDED BY SECURITY WESTERN DANCES ONLY)

Wednesday, March 25, 1981 - VESTMK/15 41■110■10.1111..011.11•11.1111111.111■101141111.11411111.0•111.0.111•00.11ONNINIMMININ

Lodge No. 84, Dallas

Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth

SPJST CALENDAR

Saturday, Apr. 4 --- Dance: Jodie Mikula Sunday, Apr. 26 - Hosting District III Meeting

Sunday, Apr. 12 - Monthly Lodge Meeting Sunday, Apr. 19 - Easter picnic at Tirk's Farm

FOR SP.IST LODGES ONLY

Lodge No. 88, Houston

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Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood Friday, Mar. 27- Social ***

Lodge No. 9, Snook Saturday, Mar. 28 -- Chicken/Dumpling & Sandwich Supper; ladies bring sweets

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Lodge No. 13, Dime Box Saturday, Mar. 28 - Telstars

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mission $3 Saturday, Apr. 4 - Donnie Wavra and The Hi-Liters Sunday, Apr. , 5 -- Lodge/Youth Club meeting & Easter egg hunt, 2 p.m.

Saturday, Apr. 11 - Jimmie Nemec Tuesday, Apr. 14 - Choral Practice, 7:30 Saturday, Apr. 18 -- No Dance Tuesday, Apr. 21 - Board of Trustees' meeting, 7:30 Saturday, Apr. 25 - Harold Wood Orch. (B/R) Tuesday, Apr. 28 - Choral Practice, 7:30 (Dress Policy: Neatly Dressed)

Lodge No. 17, New Tabor Sunday, May 3 - Annual Barbecue (More details later)

*** Lodge No. 18, Elgin Saturday, Mar. 28 --- Hi-Toppers Saturday, Apr. 4- Silver Creek

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Lodge No. 24, Cyclone Saturday, Mar. 28 - Felix Lancaster & Country Sensations (Dress Policy: Must be neatly dressed)

Saturday, Apr. 4 -- Rejeek reunion.

Wednesday, Apr. 8 - Youth Club meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Apr. 18 - Wedding reception/dance Saturday, Apr. 25 - Warren-Weber wedding dance Monday, Apr. 27 - Deca Banquet

Lodge No. 66, Waco

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Lodge No. 25, Ennis Saturday, Mar. 28 - Czech Harvesters Saturday, Apr. 4 -- Heart of Texas Road Gang vs. American Sunrise Saturday, Apr. 25 - Melody Masters

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Lodge No. 29, Taylor Saturday, Mar. 28

Lodge No. 54, West

Wedding

(private) Saturday, Apr. 4 -- Vrazel Polka Band Saturday, Apr. 11 - Innovations Saturday, Apr. 18 - Debonaires Saturday, Apr. 25 -- Czech Club Dance (1)/W)

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Lodge No. 35, Elk Saturday, Mar. 28 - Wedding Dance (Open to public at 7 p.m.)

Saturday, Apr. 4 - Jerry & The Melody Five Saturday, Apr. 11 - Country Medallion Saturday, Apr. 18 - Country Drifters Saturday, Apr. 25 - Cherokee Rose

Saturday, Mar. 28 - Jodie Mikula Saturday, Apr. 4 - Billy Uptmor (No Passes) Saturday, Apr. 11 - Vrazels (No Passes) Saturday, Apr. 18 - Jerry Haisler & The Melody Five Saturday, Apr. 25 - Country Sensati on (Every Sunday - Game Night, 7 p.m.)

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Lodge No. 74, Lovelady Saturday, Mar. 28 - The Silvertones Saturday, Apr. 4 -- Buckshots Saturday, Apr. 11 - Crockett Wes-

terneers Monday, Apr. 13 - Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Apr. 18 - George Self & Amarillo Express Saturday, Apr. 25 - Texas Stage Company

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Lodge No. 79, Corpus Christi Saturday, Apr. 4 -- Leo Majek

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Lodge No. 40, Hillje Sunday, Mar. 29 - Hosting District VI Meeting with the assistance of Lodge No. 50, El Campo

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Lodge No. 47, Seaton Saturday, Mar. 28 - Tolliver-Dahir Wedding; music by Jerry Haisler & The Melody Five Tuesday, Mar. 31 - Math Sladky of jebraska; dance from 8-12, ad-

Lodge No. 80, Holland Saturday, Mar. 28 - Moods Saturday, Apr. 4 - Horizons Sunday, Apr. 5 -- Lodge meeting, 2 Pam Saturday, Apr. 18 - Casuals Saturday, Apr. 25 - Moods

Thursday, Mar. 26 -- Social Night, 7:15; kitchen open Saturday, Mar. 28- Joe Patek Wednesday, Apr. 1 - Birthday Club Sisters' luncheon/card party Thursday, Apr. 2 - Social Night; 7:15; kitchen open Friday, Apr. 3 - Telstars Saturday, Apr. 4 - Ray Jurecka Wednesday, Apr. 8 - Birthday Club Sisters' meeting/luncheon/card party Thursday, Apr. 9 - Social Night; 7:15 p.m., kitchen open Saturday, Apr. 11 - Battle Dance: Texas Dutchmen vs. Wence Shimek, 8-2 Sunday, Apr. 12 - Youth Club meeting, 3 p.m.

Monday, Apr. 13 - Lodge meeting, 7:30 Wednesday, Apr. 15 - Concert Orch. rehearsal, 7:30

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Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth Friday, Apr. 3 - Dance; sponsored by the Youth Club, Matt Sladky Orch. of Nebraska; 8:30 to 12:30 Thursday, Apr. 9- Ladies' Circle Meeting, 10:30 a.m.

Sunday, Apr. 12 -- Regular Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m.

Saturday, Apr. 25 -- Dance sponsored by St. Thomas; music

by The Czechmates

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Lodge No. 107, Floresville Sunday, Apr. 5 -- Lodge meeting, 4 p.m.; covered-dish meal, 1 p.m.; social & egg hunt

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Lodge No. 172, Pasadena Saturday, Apr. 4 - Julius Tupa Saturday, Apr. 18 - Lee Roy Matocha

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Lodge No. 176, Houston Northwest Monday, Mar. 30 - Lodge meeting at Western Room of Long Point National Bank in Spring Branch ***

Lodge No. 177, Academy Saturday, Mar. 28 - The Gentres Saturday, Apr. 4 - Johnny Lyon & Nu-Notes Friday, Apr. 10 - The Casuals Saturday, Apr. 11 - The Journeymen vs. The Road-Runners Saturday, Apr. 18 - The Gentres Saturday, Apr. 25 - Wilson Art party

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Lodge No. 179, Warrenton Sunday, Apr. 5 - Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.; youth club in charge of egg hunt, stunts & fun games; prizes for youth/adult members, at Warrenton Guest Room

Lodge No. 180, Burleson Saturday, Mar. 28 -- Ramblin' Rhythm Wednesdiy, Apr. 1 -- Board of Trustees' meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Apr. 4 - Gentres Saturday, Apr. 11 -- Rhythm Reunion Sunday, Apr. 12 Lodge meeting, 2:30

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Lodge No. 117, Robstovrn Sunday, Mar. 29 - Hosting District VII meeting at the Robstown Community Hall; honoring 50-year members and honoring all past/ present youth club members; dance at night

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Lodge No. 130, Dallas & Sokol Zizka Apr. 3-5 - Lodge No. 130 Members' Campout at Lake Murray, Okla.

Saturday, Apr. 11 - The Melody Masters Sunday, Apr. 12 - Lodge meeting/ 50-year pins presentations; dinner served after meeting Saturday, Apr. 18 --Jodie Mikula Saturday, Apr. 25 - Harold Strand

Lodge No. 183, Mid-Cities Saturday, Mar. 28 - Dance; music by Yesterday's Wine Sunday, Apr. 12 - Lodge meeting, 6:30 p.m.

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Lodge No. 185, New Braunfels Thursday, Apr. 23 - Lodge meeting at Eagles Hall, New Braunfels at 7:30

Lodge No. 187, Round Rock

Friday, Mar. 27 - Private Party Saturday, Mar. 28 - Debonaires Thursday, Apr. 2 - Math Sladky of Nebraska (P/Wk 8-12 Friday, Apr. 3 - Texas Fever Saturday, Apr. 4 - Moods Sunday, Apr. 5 - Jerry Haisler & The Melody Five *** Friday, Apr. 10 - Debonaires Saturday, Apr. 11 - Jess DeMaine & Lodge 141, Sealy Austin Wednesday, Apr. 1 - Nickel Beer (Dress Code: Reasonable dress reand popcorn. Final preparation for quired to meet high standards of Easter parade float; discussion of Easter Egg Hunt for children; SPJST; no hats allowed) select convention delegates. Hill *** Community Center, 7:30 p.m.

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Lodge No. 81, Needville

Lodge No. 142, Houston

Sunday, Apr. 12 - Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

Sunday, Apr. 5 - Lodge meeting, 2 P.m-

Lodge No. 188, Centerville Saturday, Mar. 28 - Doug Childress and the Black Water Saturday, Apr. 4 - Night Time Friends

16/VESTMli — Wednesday, March 25, 1981

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