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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 APRIL 15, 1981 USPS — 658480 VOLUME 69 — NUMBER 15

District II Sales Representati ,ves attending awards' social at Cyclone Lodge No. 24.

WEEKEND YOUTH LEADERS' RETREAT AT CAMP VAL VERDE, FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY NOON, APRIL 3RD-5T11. Front rOW, L to R. Marlene Horak. Eugene Veselka. Henrietta Veselka, Janet Marek, Kathy Ahlstrom, Ann Schoenemann, and Betty Schoenernann.

Second row, L to R: Maxine Pavliska, Jann Thomas (SYD), Tirnpy Ondrusek, Bessie Petr, Esta Belle Hubenak, Inez Skrivanek, Betty Jurica, Mary Haisler, and Angeline Kristinek. Third row, L to R: James Schoenemann, Eugene Hrncir, Thelma Hrncir, Frank Klinkovsky, Joyce Mynar, Malcolm Mynar, Kenneth Foerster, Ed Kamas, and Alfred Schoenemann. (Photo by Nick Morris).

Brenham Member To Graduate From U.S. Naval Academy

Brother Chester Shmoldas (center) is holding a special award presented to him by SL Vice President Bernie Gebala (right) for being the top producer in District II and runner-up in the State Society's insurance sales business in 1980. District II Director Henry Vitek (left) acted as host to the occasion.

Midshipman first class John C. Nowak is graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree from the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland on the 27th of May 1981.

John, a member of Lodge 169, is the son of Lt. Colonel (USAF Retired) and Mrs. Leon J. Nowak of Brenham, Texas.

Upon graduation John will be commissioned an Ensign in the US Navy and will be assigned to the USS Sylvania presently stationed in the Mediterranean Sea. The ever-increasing importance of our Navy in defense of this country and fulfillment of our national policy commitments has opened the way for an unprecedented number of

District II Sales Representatives' Appreciation Social Held at Lodge No. 24 Sales Representatives from District II were honored for their 1980 efforts in behalf of the SPJST on Saturday, March 28th.

Awards were presented by Supreme Lodge Vice President Bernie Gebala and Director Henry Vitek to all SRs who produced business in 1980.

The top producer in the District was Chester Shmoldas of Lodge No. 74, Lovelady. He was also runner-up

producer for the entire Society for 1980.

After the supper hosted by Director Vitek and catered by Clem Mikeska of Temple was served and then awards were presented. All were invited to stay for the dance that evening. This was Lodge No. 24 show of appreciation to the sales representatives who are so important to our growth.

—SPJST

John C. Nowak

career opportunities for a naval officer. John has become a part of this commitment and he can be assured that his professional talents and intellectual ability will be enhanced by advanced education and assignments that fully challenge his interests and capabilities.

(The SPJST Society extends its congratulations and best wishes to John in his endeavors —Editor).

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A Correction: On page 4 of our Vestnik dated April 1, 1981, we erroneously printed "Reporter" after Sister Pearl Hanka's name; it should have been "Secretary" because she took the minutes as secretary at that instance. Also, in the second column, in her minutes, she had: "a total of 56,000-50-yr. members"; we are sure she meant: total of 56,000 members!" *** In the Youth Section is a report of the Youth Leaders' Retreat by Brother Nick Morris and you are encouraged to read it.

He mentions a fine speaker, Mr..

Wiley Wilson, and some "one-liners" he used in his presentation. Indeed, "you cannot tell what is in a package by its covering;" and, especially, in a fraternal society you do not tell anyone to: "sit down and shut-up," and, yet, this statement has been used. This . only shows the lack of self-respect and respect for others when it is used. There are more fraternal ways: "you are out of order," or "please refrain from making those remarks." Let us consider the feelings of the other person!

Another thing that struck me was the statement he has in his report that many people do not see things in the Vestnik! Do you members realize how much the weekly publication costs your Society to print and mail it? Please read at least the section which pertains to you, your office or category! If you read Financial Secretary Jerry Mikula's report in the Vestnik once a month you will find that mailing the Vestnik is about $5,000 a month and about the same for publishing it!

That is about $120,000 a year It is published for YOUR INFORMATION!

were inspired by the large representation from various lodges, including the committee members elected in their district caucus at the last convention, who are responsible to carry out their post duties between conventions. I believe this was the first time we witnessed such a good attendance among the dis trict's membership.

District VI officers and committee members all presented interesting reports and the district deserves to be complimented for reaching their sales insurance quota in 1980.

Director Vanek discussed the essential facts of the SPJST's operation in the old year and also included the items they transacted at the last quarterly meeting.

District VI now has a new youth counselor and assistant; they are Sister Janet Marek of Hungerford Lodge No 58 and Sister Kathy Alhstrom of Victoria Lodge No 32.

Sister Marek had charge of the youth program that consisted of El Campo and Taiton youngsters; pictures of the participants are in the Youth Section, and we wish good luck in their endeavors and urge the parents in District VI to give their fullest support to these ladies who are eager and willing to lead these young people in leadership and activities.

Sister Elsie Brdecka, who served in the youth counselor's capacity in District VI for 24 years (longer than anyone in the SPJST's history), was recognized and was on hand to assist Sister Marek in her new undertaking.

Rest Homes Director Holy enlightened his district members with an informative report and stated both homes have a "waiting list," and each home has its own van for taking the patients to the necessary places.

Sister Dybala, the District VI Publication Committee member, also made her report; after some discussions on the printing of the Vestnik, it was decided that she bring the subject matter to the next PC meeting.

Brother Reuben Lesikar, who is our SPJST Legal Adviser, spoke next on the various important topics, especially under the subject of "unrelated business activities."

He is our Supreme Lodge officer who most of us rely on, acts as the "lawman" who also interprets and answers complicated questions among our membership. Brother Lesikar is known for representing our SPJST Society well at all public places, and the members value his services highly. (As the saying goes: "We must listen to the top man.")

The editor wishes to commend El Campo and Hillje lodge members for hosting the meeting and'we wish to congratulate Hillje Lodge No 40 for maintaining high interest at their lodge during the past, because without their continuous work, they wouldn't have been able to burn their "mortgage papers" last March during their ceremony (the pictures of this event appeared in the March 11th edition). Our hats off to them and keep up the good work!

Sunday, March 29 brought over one hundred members and guests to the District VI meeting held at Hillje SPJST Hall, which was hosted

by Hillje Lodge No 40 and El Campo Lodge No 50., The'members of both host lodges

Remember that Daylight Saving Time becomes effective the weekend of April 26, which falls on the date of three district meetings in District I at Dime Box Lodge No 13, District III at Dallas Lodge No 84, and District IV ,at btglbock Lodge No 157.

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

OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SLAVONIC BENEVOLENT ORDER OF THE STATE OF TEXAS (SPJST) EDITOR - R.J. SEFCIK P.O. BOX 85, WEST, TEXAS 76691 RES. 1204 N. DAVIS STREET Res.: (817) 826-5989 PUBLISHERS: STILLHOUSE HOLLOW PUBLISHERS, INC. P.O. BOX 769 TEMPLE, TEXAS 76501

PUBLICATION COMMITTEE DISTRICT III — EDWARD MAZANEC, CHMN. ROUTE 9, BOX 387 — WACO 76705 DISTRICT IV — ANGELINE KRISTINEK. V-CHMN. ROUTE 7, BOX 834 — LUBBOCK 79401 DISTRICT I — MELVIN H. SKRABANEK, SEC. — P.O. BOX 270 — CALDWELL, 77836 DISTRICT II — RUBY L. BOLTON 1017 SOUTH 23rd, TEMPLE 76501 DISTRICT V — TOMMY H. LOSTAK P 0 BOX 194 -- DANBURY 77534 DISTRICT VI — SOPHIE DYBALA STAR RT., BOX 10A -- GANADO TX 77962 DISTRICT VII — EMIL E. MATULA 303 GAYLE — SAN ANTONIO, TX 78223

SUBSCRIPTION RATE: $10.00 PER YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1981.

(NONMEMBERS ONLY)

BY-LAW COMMITTEE JOHN MURPHY, Chmn., 3413 N.E. 29th ST. FT. WORTH, TX. 76111. PH: AC 817-8382977 WILLIAM URBANEK, Cm-Chmn., ROUTE 1 BOX 58, ROWENA, TX. 76875. PH: AC 915,442-2091 MILDRED HOLEMAN, Sec' y., 1006 CHANTILLY LANE, HOUSTON, TX. 77018. _PH: AC 713-683-0018. __ _ "SALES REPRESENTATME ASSISTANCE" Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Use Wats Number After Office Hours And/Or Weekends CALL State Field Managers: Silas H. Smith — (817) 756-3427 Gene McBride — (817) 859-5855

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

Office Phone: 817-773-1575 Home Phone: 817-778-3872

LEONARD MIKESKA SECRETARY-TREASURER

Office Phone: 817-7734575 Home Phone: 817-778-3720

JERRY MIKULAS, JR. FINANCIAL SECRETARY

Office Phone: 817-773-1575 Home Phon 817473-2950

REUBEN B. LESIKAR LEGAL ADVISER

817-773-2171 P. 0. Box 5220 Temple, Texas 76501

DIRECTORS BEN F. TRCALEK DISTRICT I Home Phone: 713-272-8146 Route 3, Caldwell 77836

HENRY VITEK DISTRICT II Home Phone 512-859-2549 P.O. Box 67, Granger 76530

CYRILL (SID) POKLADNIK DISTRICT III

Office Phone: 2144414874 Home Phonm 214-824-8072 2924 Elm St, Dallas 75226

STANLEY BROZ DISTRICT IV Home Phone: 915-442-3271 Lowake, Tx. 76855

LOUIS HANUS DISTRICT V Home Phonm 713-862-6866 2525 West T.C. Jester Blvd, Houston 77008

MATT S. VANEK DISTRICT VI Home Phone: 512-578-2687 1009 Northgate, Victoria, Tx. 77901

THELMA HRNCIR DISTRICT VII Home Phone: 512-241,3114.

10610 Stonewall Blvd., Corpus Christi 78416

STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR JANN THOMAS — P 0 BOX 100, TEMPLE, TX 76501 -- PHONE AC 817: 773-1575 RES.: 817: 939-8381 LIBRARY, ARCHIVES, MUSEUM OTTO HANUS, Curator, RES.: 773-5294 —.

OFFICE: 773-1575 DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT I MARLENE HORAK — 2600 CYPRESS CIRCLE, BRYAN, TX 77801 - AC 713: 7751538 DISTRICT II FRANK KLINKOVSKY — 1503 E. CENTRAL, TEMPLE, TX 76501 — AC 817: 773-4801 DISTRICT III ED KAMAS — 11012 GENETTA DRIVE DALLAS, TX 75228 AC 214: 270-3176 DISTRICT IV MRS. ED HAISLER -- ROUTE 1.

SEYMOUR. TX 76380 — AC 817: 888-3309 DISTRICT V JOYCE MYNAR — 6319 WOODBROOK, HOUSTON, TX 77008 -- AC 713: 8624939 DISTRICT VI JANET MAREK P 0 BOX 557 PIERCE, TX 77467 — AC 713: 543-6087 DISTRICT VII MRS. MAXINE PAVLISKA — ROUTE 2, BOX 151, FLORESVILLE, TX 78114 — AC 512: 393-2030 UNSOLICITED MATERIALS FOR PUBLICATION CANNOT BE RETURNED UNLESS SUFFICIENT POSTAGE IS ATTACHED. THIS INCLUDES PICTURES. THE EXPENSE OF PUBLISHING ENGAGEMENT AND WEDDING PICTURES MUST BE BORNE BY THE SENDER. CHANGES OF ADDRESS AND CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNING DELIVERY OF THE VESTNIK MUST BE SENT TO THE SUPREME LODGE. BOX 100, TEMPLE, TEXAS 76501.

PAID SUBSCRIPTIONS AND ADVERTISING MATTER SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE VESTNIK, P 0 BOX 85, WEST, TEXAS 76691.

DEADLINE FOR MATERIAL TO BE ACCEPTED FOR THE -FOLLOWING ISSUE IS THURSDAY.

THE SPIRIT OF SUCCESS It's the coward who quits to misfortune, "ris the knave who changes each day, "I'is the fool who wins half the battle, Then throws all his chances away.

There is little of life but labor, And the morning may find that a dream; Success is the bride of endeavor, And luck but a meteor's gleam.

The time to succeed is when others, Discouraged, show traces of tire; The battle is fought in the homestretch, And won twixt the flag and the wire.

—Anonymous

Wednesday, April 15, 1981 — VESTNIK/3

SUPREME LODGE

SFM Smith Held Sales Seminars In District III Along With District Director Sid Pokladnik on the Following Dates

From the Vice President's Office L to R: District III Director Sid Pokladnik, Jeanette Smith (L-66), and SFM Silas Smith.

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W. G. Gainer NEW SALES REPRESENTATIVE W. G. Gainer has recently been appointed as a Sales Representative for Lodge 187 in Round Rock. Mr. Gainer has been trained in helping you or your family with your insurance needs. If you live in the Hutto-Round Rock area, give him a call at 512-846-2652 and he will be happy to be of assistance to you.

Fraternally, Bernard M. Gebala Vice President

Monday, March 23 at Waco Lodge No. 66. Seated, L to R: Darlene Engelke (L-66), Willie Mae .Schuetz (L-6), Angeline West (L-66). Standing, L to R: Frank Kofnovec (L-66), John Mynar (L-54) and James Pavlicek (L-66). Photos

by Jeanette Smith.

REUNIONS DYBALA REUNION -- The descendents of JOHN and ANNA DYBALA will hold their Annual Family Reunion Sunday, April 26, 1981 at the Hillje Parish Hall, Hilije, Texas. Registration will begin at 10:30 a.m. We ask all relatives to be sure their names and addresses are in our files so invitations can be mailed to them with all details.

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR, AND COME! Ruby Dybala 5242 Kingfisher Houston, Texas 77035 Tel. (713) 729-0668

Seated, L to R: Ruby Orsag (L-66), Libbie Parma (L-66), Leona Nors (L-66), Annie Hanus (L-66). Standing, L to R: Ray Orsag (L-66), Bennie Engleke (L66), Henry West (L-66), and George Shilling (L-66).

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Martinek-Kotria Reunion The 8th annual Martinek-Kotria family reunion will be held Sunday, May 3, 1981 in the Chamber of Commerce Hall in Ellinger, beginning at 9:45 a.m. The descendants of Joseph Martinek and John Kotria are asking each family to bring a covered dish for their family members.

Mrs. Doris Boriski 600 E. Anderson Rd. #427 Houston, TX 77047

Lost Prairie School Annual Homecoming All Lost Prairie School exstudents, teachers and friends are cordially invited to attend the annual homecoming Sunday, April 26, at the Lost Prairie School. Registration will begin at 10 a.m., and a covered-dish meal and refreshments will be served at 12:30 p.m. airriyl.'Chudej

71, Seated, L to R: Bob Wright (L-54), Emil Hanus (L-66), Daniel Nors (L-66).

Standing, L to R: Johnnie Krizan (L-6), Rudy Sefcik (L-54), Ed Holub (L-35).

Jeanette Smith (L-66) not pictured.

FRATERNALISM INSURES TOGETHERNESS

News from Lodge No. 88, Houston The Saturday night dance April 4 was with music by Jurecka's Orchestra playing, like they never played before, to a lively audience.

The attendance was fair and everyone had a great time. The ladies looked lovely on the dance floor in their evening attire. In charge of the evening consisted: Joe Knapick and his spouse, Katherine at his side, Larry Pflughaupt (in the box office) and his spouse, Dorothy, at the door and helping them were Herman and Margaret Liebscher; when the rush settled down, they joined their friends dancing.

Three tables surrounded by friends, gathered to celebrate the birthday of Almeda Bravenec and to wish her many more. Franklin, her husband, topped her birthday by treating the 30 guests to a delicious breakfast after the dance. Happy Birthday, Almeda!

Brother and Sister A. J. Jarisch entertained out-of-town friends at their table: Fred and Carmen Gerstenberger and Bill and Allene Gerstenberger, all of Rosenberg, Texas and Tony and Evelyn Eppolet of Spring, Texas. It is always nice and appreciated to greet out-of-town guests at our dances. Come back, again!

The District V Sales Representative Banquet, held at Lodge No. 88, was hosted by District V Director Louis Hanus in the presence of the Supreme Lodge Vice President Bernie Gebala and his lovely wife, Evelyn, Sunday, April 5 from 12 noon until? Almost all the District V sales representatives attended to enjoy the friendly social before dinner with assorted snacks and refreshments. The delicious buffet dinner was catered by Willie Wehring and the dessert of icecream and cake and coffee followed; with everyone relaxed and feeling good Vice President Bernie Gebala, with encouraging words for the future, awarded all the sales representatives for their past achievements. After the awards the guests mingled before departing for their homes. Sunday, April 5 was enjoyed tremendously by all.

Brother Emil Slanina and A. J. Lenert (I reported both in Heights Hospital), hoth underwent 'success. „fr.,n4 '1,, 3

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From the Office of the Vice-President April 3, 1981 Dear Fellow Workers: We are over one million dollars ahead of last year's production.

Keep up the great work. Your SPJST appreciates it.

Top Sales Representatives According to Annualized Premium March 1981: District 5 Della Kadlecek District 1 Thomas Cannon District 6 Annimae Merta District 2 Ladis Navratil District 7 Roy Hranicky District 3 James Pavlicek District 4 Stanley Broz Insurance Written and Issued March 1981 by Districts: Mar. Mar. Mar. Issued App. Ins. ONE TWO THREE FOUR FIVE Tuesday, March 24 at Lodge No. 180, Burleson. Seated, L to R: Mydell Grochoske (L-180), Christine Zich (L-92), Evelyn Spacek (L-92). Standing, L TOTALS to R: John Murphy (L-92), Norman Kneschk (L-183), Albert Kubala (L-92), Kenneth Krivanek (L-92), and L. H. Grochoske (L-180).

Fraternally, Bernard M. Gebala

24 75 60 5 43 12 20

$ 638,000 384,000 459,000 64,000 256,000 263,000 121,000

$ 202,000 314,000 159,000 53,000 313,000 69,000 92,000

239

$2,185,000

$1,202,000

INSURANCE WRITTEN AND ISSUED January 1 to March 31, 1981 DISTRICT 1

Wednesday, March 25 at Lodge No. 130, Dallas. Seated, L to R: Emil Petr (L84), Inez Greenlees (L-183), Director Sid Pokladnik, Arnold Vrla (L-130).

Standing, L to R: Norbert Mikulec (L-130), Daniel Roznovsky (L-183), B. J. Hlavaty (L-183), Paul Hagar (L-84), Eugene Havran (L-183), and Ben Jarma (L-84). ful surgery and now are at home recuperating. Get well, both of you!

Sister Ida Hanka, from Clarksville, Arkansas, visited here in Houston about a month ago with her daughter-in-law Pearl Hanka; but, since then, Sister Hanka was laid up for a week in the hospital with pneumonia; now is at home and glad to feel better and convalescing. Get well, quick!

Last week Thursday, at the social night, Lena Vasek's chair (right across from me) was unoccupied; to our surprise, we found out Lena was quite ill the whole week and very weak now. Lena, we hope to see you, soon..

Our Ed Gerlach Dance, April 25, 1981 is a special dance and advance tickets are on sale in the lodge office, now; at $8.50 per person.

Fraternally, Frances Olexa --SPJST 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."

Last Reminder of Easter Picnic for Lodge No. 154/ Sokol Members Dear Members and Friends: This is your last reminder about our Easter Picnic for Lodge No. 154 and Sokol Fort Worth members, which will be held Sunday, April 19 at the Tirk's Farm. It will be the same as in the past years: bring your food, drinks, folding chairs, tables and a dozen colored eggs per family.

After lunch the egg hunt will begin about 2 p.m. Prizes will be given to the different age groups. There will be volleyball, baseball, games, dominoes and the big egg toss.

Everyone looks forward to this occasion.

Below are the directions to the Tirk's Farm: Go out the old 121 Highway to Colleyville, Pleasant Run Road (Burrus Grocery and Market on the right); go left to 6805 Pleasant Run (which reads Roy Alholm on mailbox). If you get lost, call 488-9465.

Fraternally, Mary Pavey SPJST.

SALES REP. Vada Allen Curtis Beard Thomas Cannon Lad Cmajdalka Cecil Dickson Mollie Ewell Willie Gloyna Mildred Horak Edwin Kamas Eddie Kubecka Virginia McEachern Rudolph Matejka Dorothy Oltmann Miroslav Petrusek Daniel Schaefer Melvin Skrabanek J. C. Spacek, Sr. Jerry Stepan Donnie Victorick Jacquelyn Wakefield Ernest Wentrcek

LODGE APP. 188 11 14 188 186 1 1 1 94 169 1 186 5 13 13 2 68 1 21 188 14 39 1 2 179 44 3 8 141 17 7 2 106 1 38 9 2 6 188 189

INSURANCE WRITTEN $ 59,000 18,000 10,000 1,000 5,000 2,000 795,000 80,000 5,000 2,000 17,000 2,000 1,500 14,000 89,000 126,000 2,000 2,000 6,000 59,000 128,000

AMOUNT ISSUED $ 9,000 18,000 10,000 1,000 5,000 2,000 195,000 78,000 5,000 2,000 13,000 2,000 1,500 14,000 39,000 126,000 2,000 2,000 6,000 57,000 90,000

103

$1,423,500

$677,500

TOTALS

DISTRICT

Edwin Adamek Norma Andel Alice Banning Joe Barabas Frances Bartek Ruby Bolton Norma Cavanaugh Cathryn Delancey Louis Driska Willie Dusek E. J. Geistman Sandra Giarrusso Evelyn Gustafson Anna Hejl Lillian Hrynyk Frank Janak Frank Klinkovsky Willie Kohutek Shannon McMakin Albin Machu Nancy Madsen Nelda Marek Franklin Martinec Clifton Martinets Cheryl Melson Janelle Mogonye Ladis Navratil John Plasek Amelia Pokorny Raymond Prasatik Chester Shmoldas Roy Simank Frank Skala, Jr. Emily Stuteville Marcia Sulak Charlsie Svetlik Sidonia Svoboda Henry Vitek Rubie Volek Ray Woytek Bobby Lee Wuensche L. J. Zatopek Louise Zavodny Milton Zavodny Vallie Zavodny TOTALS

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

2

5 3 9 3 4 1 35 4 1 1 2 3 4 1 20 26 3 1 6 1 1

5,000 70,000 52,000 8,000 1,000 5,000 26,000 6,000 72,000 61,000 50,000 99,000 31,000 29,000 5,000 5,000 6,000 14,00 50,000 41,000 2,000 10,000 5,000 5,000 10,000 4,000 180,000 4,000 7,000 1,000 200,000 4,000 5,000 1,000 8,000 4,000 4,000 40,000 37,000 70,000 4,500 2,000 78,000 1,000 10,000

233

$1,432,500

4 10 3 4 1 1 6 3 1 11 6 6 1 1 2 5 1 9 2 1 1

1

$

ANNUAL PREM. $ 265.09 246.29 383.00 48.00 123.10 26.94 1,343.55 974.64 135.71 33.26 255.23 43.50 68.03 157.00 810.39 1,218.59 41.43 41.20 131.42 276.50 519.15

$

5,000 170,000 52,000 8,000 1,000

$ 235.93 867.82 203.99 202.22 15.38

26,000

756.38

62,000 61,000 50,000 34,000 31,000 29,000 5,000 5,000 6,000 14,000 50,000 41,000 2,000 10,000 5,000 5,000 10,000 4,000 140,000 4,000 7,000 1,000 177,000 4,000 5,000 1,000 8,000 4,000 3,000 40,000 26,000 68,000 4,500 2,000 8,000 1,000 10,000

818.10 577.90 169.50 235.85 757.80 590.85 75.65 62.60 213.61 723.97 227.00 556.54 86.93 117.20 448.35 101.30 192.16 74.84 2,038.95 184.30 229.77 55.85 2,411.45 112.36 91.35 86.11 285.17 162.93 70.04 170.80 416.85 1,466.32 232.87 52.58 181.62 54.53 35.10

$1,199,500

Wednesday, April 15, 1981 - VESTNfK/5 DISTRICT 7

DISTRICT 3 Dennis Barabas Darlene Engelke Van Fowler Johnnie Gaidusek Inez Greenlees Mydell Grochoske Paul Hagar James Harris Ernest Haskovec Bernard Hlavaty, Sr. Edwin Holub Ben Jarma Hugo Kocian Johnnie Krajca Kenneth Krivanek Albert Kubala Lawrence Laznovsky Mary Laznovsky Frances McBride John Mach Edmund Marek Jeanie Mason Edward Mazanec John Mynar Daniel Nors James Pavlicek Emil Petr Ervin Pustejovsky Mary Renfro Daniel Roznovsky Alvin Schuetz Jeanette Smith Evelyn Spacek Christopher Spence, Jr. Miles Strunc Larry Trojacek Angeline West Bob Wright Martin Zapletal

180 66 25 66 183 180 84 178 25 183 35 84 178 25 92 92 135 135 25 35 54 154 66 54 66 66 84 54 154 183 6 92 66 82 25 66

2 2 3 13 1 1 1 4 4 1 7 2 11 11 3 5 1 3 8 2 2 3 1 2 1 3 8 1 7 1 1 10 4 1 1 1 2

$ .10,000 3,000 25,000 89,000 2,000 2,000 3,000 45,000 25,000 1,000 29,000 2,000 27,000 180,000 3,000 16,000 2,000 3,500 204,000 10,000 16,000 29,000, 2,000 2,000 2,000 11,000 28,000 1,000 40,000 1,000 1,000 88,000 8,000 1,000 5,000 2,000 3,000 21,000 11,000

5,000 3,000 25,000 24,000 2,000 2,000 3,000 45,000 25,000 1,000 14,000 2,000 27,000 130,000 3,000 16,000 2,000 2,500 150,000 5,000 16,000 4,000 2,000

138

$953,500

$647,500

25

TOTALS

2,000 11,000 28,000 1,000 36,000 1,000 1,000 18,000 8,000 1,000 5,000 2,000 3.000 21,000 1,000

$ 160.50 54.17 466.90 485.74 39.54 26.94 128.61 225.30 563.25 48.19 178.62 74.59 647.90 740.13 62.20 423.87 84.50 98.11 2,538.85 74.50 216.64 46.56 41.00 -46.12 463.71 772.34 57.58 771.27 38.74 16.63 321.42 225.62 17.92 262.05 45.96 179.45 321.75 46.61

DISTRICT 4 Stanley Broz Emil Holub Earlyne Smith Laddie Socha Elizabeth Walther

160

95 160 160 49

TOTALS

7 2 1 2 4

$190,000 10,000 9,900 10,000 4,000

$130,000 10,000 9,900 10,000 3,000

16

$223,900

$162,900

$2,109.95 136.00 437.38 394.20 63.79

DISTRICT 5 Patsy Baca Helen Bryson Earl Cameron Frank Dolezal Helen Filipp Lillian Finn Bessie Franek Emil Gaydosik Helen Hegwood Tillie Helmcamp Lydia Hendrick John Hilsher Mildred Holeman Della Kadlecek Louise Kadlecek Robert Kieschnick Cleo Leibham Georgia Lostak Lonnie Lostak T. H. Lostak Charlie Matcek Evelyn Mikeska J. D. Moore Birdie Hilsher Pech John J. Pech Agnes Lesak Pederson Lillia Mae Peter Rita Phillips Melvin Post Jerry Prochazka Anne Robinson Alvin Sefcik Sidon Tuinis Milady Walenta Lorine Wiley

88

1

175 170 88

1 1 1 8

$

5,000 5,000 25,000 2,000 23,000

$ 5,000 5,000

88

1

1,000

175 42

1 2

88 88 88 88 142 156

3 1 21 1 3 1 2 1

10,000 27,000 160,000 5,000 10,000 79,000 2,000 39,500 26,000

2,000 23,000 1,000 10,000 27,000 155,000 5,000 10,000 79,000 2,000 35,000 26,000

18,000

18,000

1,000 6,000 2,000 1,000 10,000 504,000 25,000 175,000 20,000 76,000 5,000 20,000 1,000 5,000 295,000 12,000 163,000 3,000 1,000 $1,728,000

139

139

1

81 176 176 88 88 88 172 42 88 65 175 173 142 114 91

2 20 5 7 2 3 3 2 1 1 9 3 12 3 5

1,000 6,000 2,000 1,000 10,000 511,000 25,000 175,000 20,000 76,000 5,000 20,000 1,000 5,000 295,000 12,000 164,000 3,000 5,000

138

$1,774,500

91 139

TOTALS

DISTRICT 6 William Berkovsky Charles Bucek, Jr. Sophie Dybala Fred A. Havel, Jr. Erwin Holy Lottie Krutilek William Mareth Annimae Merta Emil Morris Adolf Motal Joseph Nezval Leroy Repka Alfons Vana Frankie Vanek Matt Vanek Eddie Vrana TOTALS

63 151 138 57 4 30 143 30 148 32 28 143 184 50 32 23

4 3 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 5 2 1 2 9 9 1 45

$

8,000 16,000 10,000 5,000 3,000 1,000 2,000 20,000 100,000 52,000 3,000 2,000 4,000 288,000 57,000 5,000 $576,000

$

8,000 16,000 10,000 3,000 1,000 2,000 20,000 100,000 37,000 1,000 2,000 4,000 88,000 43,000 5,000 $340,000

$ 75.65 231.45 24.44 857.73 17.64 192.20 179.04 450.30 140.23 463.90 247.53 45.90 1,493.95 314.86 387.74 16.12 108.32 93.22 94.39 264.00 2,021.87 115.10 2,337.62 120.80 1,914.08 148.86 473.20 62.39 116.80 1,118.90 229.69 1,145.97 83.31 69.24

Pauline Bayer Jerry Elzner Roy Hranicky Thelma Hrncir Louis Krupala Charlie Majek Emil Matula Lydia Myska Helen Pavelka Maxine Pavliska Roy Peal L. F. Pustejovsky Frank C. Sacky Henry Sralla John Stasa Tillie Valchar

107 79 137 117 164 79 133 147 117 107 79 93 79 107 79 161

TOTALS GRAND TOTALS

1 6 32 2 1 1 1

1,000 20,000 275,000 4,000 1,000 5,000 1,000 20,000 5,000 1,000 1,000 10,000 55,000 1,000 26,000 1,000

$

1,000 20,000 203,000 4,000 1,000 5,000 1,000 20,000 5,000 1,000 4,000 10,000 54,000 1,000 26,000 1,000

63

$427,000

$354,000

736

$6,810,900

$5,109,400

$

27.72 488.66 810.11 24.20 40.93 23.15 30.50 322.65 225.66 21.99 36.72 336.40 259.73 24.87 128.20 12.60

Fraternally, Bernard M. Gebala Vice President

District III Spring Meeting April 26, 1981 Host Lodge No. 84, Dallas, Tx. AGENDA 10-11 a.m. - Registration 11 a.m. - Meeting called to order by President Paul Hagar. Presentation of colors by Flagbearer Delores Dobecka. Welcome by President Joe Ondrusek of our host lodge.

Response by 1st Vice-President Henry Breitkreutz. Approval of Fall meeting minutes as published.

Tribute to departed members, 2nd Vice-President Vernon Wood. Introduction of SL Officers and guests by 1st Vice-President Henry Breitkreutz. Recognition of 50-year members, Vernon Wood. Reading of correspondence by Secretary Wanda Petr. President appoints auditing committee for Treasurer's books and Youth Club.

12-1:30 p.m. - Lunch consisting of ham, German potato salad, baked beans, slaw, coffee or tea and dessert.

Price: Adults - $3.00 Youth under 12 - $1.50

1:30 p.m. - Roll call of lodges by Secretary Wanda Petr. Youth Club of Lodge No. 84 will present a short program. District III officers reports: Treasurer Brother Albert Banik. Youth Counselor Brother Ed Kamas. By-Laws Committee Brother John Murphy. Supreme Lodge report. Director Brother Sid Pokladnik. Rest Homes Director Brother Sid Pokladnik. Publication Committee Brother Ed Mazanec.

Insurance Report Brother Ben Jarma. Vestnik Editor Brother Rudy Sefcik. Unfinished business.

New business - Nominating Committee Report. Selection of site for Host Lodge for Fall Meeting.

Announcements. Adjournment.

Fraternally submitted by: $ 48.00 Paul Hagar 374.46 District HI President 186.90 81.27 19.77 66.57 666.00 3,419.00 634.61 42.66 105.30 152.87 1,192.74 293.14 480.40

$

stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance to our flag.

Secretary Alice Jochen read the roll call of officers. We were sorry not to have Sister Henrietta Veselka and Brother Eugene Veselka in our midst; since they are youth leader and assistant youth leader and Sister Henrietta is the new District V youth counselor assistant to Joyce Mynar, who is DYC, they were in attendance at the State Youth Leaders' Retreat at Camp Val Verde and getting acquainted with our new State Youth Director Jann Thomas, along with Supreme Lodge President Nick Morris. We are sure this fine couple will come back to our lodge, refreshed and better able to help our lodge and develop leadership among our youth, who are the leaders of tomorrow.

We are sorry to report two fine members to our sick list this month.

They are Brother Gus Florian who is confined at Northwest Memorial Hospital and Brother Rudy Cernoch is confined to Parkway Hospital. We hope to have both of you back with us at the next meeting.

Minutes from our previous meeting were read by Secretary Alice Jochen. The minutes were approved as read. All other officers' reports were also given.

New members for March are: Debra Lynn Beyer and Roxanne Rene Mullen; sales representatives were Robert Kieschnick, 1; and Sidon Tumis, 1.

Refund checks were read by Sister Rosie Tumis.

Several of our members had attended the District V meeting in Needville and we all had an enjoyable time; we also enjoyed the dance. The youth members from our lodge put on two cute skits. Karen Jochen and Dennis Veselka did one skit and Curtis and Keith Kieschnick did another skit. They were great!

Capsule prize winner would have been Dorothy Havran; sorry she was absent. The next month's drawing is again for $50. Come on out, you may be a winner!

-SPJST Door prize winners were Anita Pavlicek, Violet Kiphen, Fred Buri, and Dorothy Tumis.

Next meeting will be held Friday, May 1st, at 8 p.m. A free barbecue to Lodge No. 142 members Saturday, May 2nd; serving from 4 to 6 p.m.

President Mary Ann Kieschnick Fraternally, called our regular monthly meeting Alice Jochen to order at 2:10 p.m. Sunday, April 5, Secretary 1981.

All sixty-five members present -SPJST

Houston Lodge No, 142 Announces May Activities

6/VESTNfK ' — Wednesday, April 15, 1981

San Antonio Lodge No. 133 Changes April Meeting Date Dear Members and Friends: A very important reminder to all members of Lodge No. 133: the regular meeting which is scheduled for April 19 has been cancelled and has been rescheduled for APRIL 26th, so please remember our monthly April meeting will be held at 3101 S. Gevers St. at 2:00 p.m. APRIL 26th.

We would encourage all members to come to the meeting: we will be discussing the coming trip to the S.P.J.S.T. nursing home in Taylor and the SPJST Museum in Temple during the month of May. Do come out and let us hear from you and your ideas. We still have some more room for other members, so be sure that you sign up for the trip. It will cost you nothing. Just bring your own lunch with you and somewhere on the way we will stop and eat.

Many members have called me and told me that they are looking forward to that date: they all feel that we can have a lot of fun.

Happy Easter Holidays to all our fraternal sisters and brothers.

Fraternally, Dominic Netek Reporter

-SPJST-

Lodge No. 84 Announces Future Activities

Dallas

Dear Members: Members of Lodge No. 84 are happy that the District III meeting is being held here at 2625 Floyd Street. Please make an effort to attend on April 26. (Refer to schedule elsewhere).

The menu for the dinner on that day is ham, potato salad, baked beans, slaw, bread, pastry, coffee or tea. Our great pastry cooks from Lodge No. 84 are asked to bring the pastry. The plates for adults will be $3 and $1.50 for children.

April 18, the Czech Harvesters entertain for your dancing pleasure and April 20th is our lodge meeting.

How about coming? Remember, President Joe Ondrusek starts them promptly at 7:30 p.m.! • May 1st: Old and New Committee members' meeting and dinner; you are asked to bring a side dish or pastry if you plan to come to say goodbye to the Old Committee members and welcome the new, if you are a part of this group.

May 16, Vrazels will entertain here for dancing; mark that calen, dar, again.

People are still talking about our anniversary celebration which is history (March 8). We should have had a great many more members to attend this celebration. The lodge was beautiful, the dinner was great and program very entertaining. We have another celebration in 1982 in March, so make those plans! Definite date has not' been set but keep looking for it.

July 4, our lodge picnic has been planned; 3 p.m. opening games for the older and games for the not-soold until 6 p.m.; barbecue on bun at 6:30 p.m. will start,,and, at 8 p.m. to

12:30 alit a free dance with music tians to produce a unique annual

by The Dixie Polka King. Much more celebration to underscore the Czech on this but keep this on your heritage of the area. calendar; also members and friends More than thirty community orare all invited for all the activities, ganizations will serve as concessionso start talking about it. aires for Czech Fest, offering a wide Fraternally, variety of foods including original Rose Scott Fort Bend County sausages, sauerkraut, a variety of homemade -SPJSTkolaches, barbecue, hush puppies, steaming hot corn on the cob and fresh-made potato pancakes served Dime Box Lodge with apple sauce and sausage.

No. 13 Welcomes Daytime activities will include a wide variety of special events in the New Members Czech theme. Some fifteen bands will be performing during the three (Changes Meeting Dates) days and the entertainment will be Dear Members and Friends. continuous from the time the gates President Claude Flippin called open until they close. Entertainment the March meeting to order with starts at 5 pail. on Friday and noon eleven officers present and two on Saturday and Sunday. absent. All reports from last A big dance will be held on Friday month's meeting were approved as and Saturday nights, featuring some read. of Texas' best-known Czech orAs a reminder, the April meeting chestras. Lee Roy Matocha and his has been changed from the 19th to orchestra will be featured at the the 26th of April due to the District I Friday night dance and the Dutchmeeting being held in Dime Box. masters will perform on Saturday We have two new members night. There is no admission charge joining us. They are Amy Kay for the dances.

Brown and Jim Brown. Welcome to Inquiries or requests for a deboth of you! tailed schedule of events should be We had the drawing for door directed to the Rosenberg-Richprizes with the winners: Mary mond Area Chamber of Commerce, Kubena, 1st; Werner Jatzlau, 2nd; 4120 Avenue H, Rosenberg, Texas, Albin Horak, 3rd.

77471.

The telephone number is 713With no further business, the 342-5464. meeting was adjourned for happy hour.

-SPJSTThe youth club then showed a movie entitled, "Hot Lead and Cold Brazosport Czech Feet" starring Don Knotts, everyone enjoyed the movie.

Club Elects Officers Fraternally, Donita Leya The Brazosport Czech Club reReporter cently elected the following officers: President Ernest Mensik, Vice Pres-SPJSTident Leroy Cervenka, Secretary/ Treasurer Edith Hall, and Enlistment Chairman David Contribution to Koranek.

Houston Lodge Ilka Smith is the Czech language instructor at Brazosport College and No. 88 Memorial an ex-officio member of the club.

In February the club served Fund kolache and coffee for the Adult Life and Learning Program at BrazosDear Members: Receipt of a contribution to the port College. A brief history of the Memorial Fund from Mr. and Mrs. Czechs in Texas was also presented.

Jerry Prochazka is gratefully Several of Mrs. John Ambuhl's students from Brazosport ISD then acknowledged: In memory of Brother Norval performed several Czech musical compositions. Everyone present Crossman — $20.00. enjoyed the program thoroughly.

Fraternally, The club plans to attend a Czech Harriette Allison Mass by Bishop John Morkovsky at the University of Houston Newman -SPJSTCenter, April 12. Plans are also underway for a membership-drive 6th Annual barbecue later this year.

Fraternally, Fort Bend County David Koranek Reporter Czech Fest The 6th annual Fort Bend County Czech Fest, Texas' largest Czech celebration, will be held May 1-3 at the spacious county fairgrounds near Rosenberg, located on US 59 thirty miles southwest of Houston.

The big festival amounts to a funfilled weekend of good food, music and dancing, and all sorts of entertainment in the best Czeeh tradition.

Czech Fest opens at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 1, and runs through 10 p.m. on Sunday evening. The Rosenberg-Richmond Area Chamber of Commerce, sponsor of the event, expects upwards of fifth thousand persons to attend this year.

Czech Fest originated six years ago. as an ,e1 fest Fort Bend C01111-

-SPJST-

CESAT Meeting April 25

Annual

The annual CESAT meeting will be held at the SPJST Hall in Taylor (Lodge No. 29) April 25, 19&1, beginning at 10:00 a.m.; as you may know,- the Eighth Annual Conference of Czech students and Teachers will also meet at the Taylor lodge on that date. George Petrek is still unsure about their schedule, •-,but estimates that their program *ill begin at approxibiataty

4:00 p.m. Please encourage all your interested friends to attend both events and become members of CESAT! CESAT navazuje na tradici klubu Cechie jak zachovani tak i v propagaci ceskeho jazyka a kultury v Texasu. This year's meeting promises to be an especially interesting one. Our new brochures are ready for distribution, and we are looking for new members who share our goals.

If you have suggestions for items to be discussed at the meeting, please send them to either Secretary Patricia Kolar, 1508 West 29th, Austin, TX 78703 or President Clinton Machann, 500 Gilchrist, College Station, TX 77840.

CESAT is assembling a list of Texas schools and universities where the Czech language is currently being taught or has been taught during the past five years.

Don't worry about duplicating information which we already have. Send all the information at your disposal to John J. Karas, 1810 Wakefield, Houston, TX 77018. Our Publicity Director's list will be shared with all other individuals and groups interested in preserving the Czech language and culture in this state.

NOTE THESE OTHER DATES: April 26 — Frydek Grotto Celebration — Frydek, Texas May 1,2,3 — Czech Fest — Fort Bend County Fair Grounds — Rosenberg, Texas May 2-3 — Polka Festival — Ennis, Texas.

-SPJST-

Circle of Czech Women

Dallas

The Dallas Circle of Czech Women met on April 2. It was a beautiful spring day. I had to attend funeral services for a friend and could not be present. My sister, Mary Sebestik, took notes for me for which I am grateful. Thank you, Mary. There were 37 members and 8 guests present.

President A. Zvolanek called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m. After the Pledge of Allegiance, the guests were introduced. In the absence of Sister J. Kankrlik, Sister Z. Skotak read the minutes of the last meeting.

Sister R. Kopecek took the minutes.

Sister A. Vlk gave the financial report. Sister L. Pavelka read the correspondence: letter from Sister J. Kankrlik, "thank-you" note from Sister F. Curry, and a letter from J & L Fabrics. Membership Secretary M. Sykora gave her report and the hostess Chairman M. Sebestik gave her yearly report. Sister B. Kalich sent 5 cards in March. Sisters Linda Kartous, Helen Parma,-Flog Pokladnik, and A. Kopecky were back with us after several months' absence.

Ervin Voss is at home now. Frank Kankrlik and Sister L. Polansky are in the hospital. Sister R. Bednar, in charge of sending birthday cards, read the names of the April birthdays. "Happy Birthday" was sung to the following sisters: L. Dirks, E. Fojt, J. Kankrlik, R. Kopeeek, M. Kowal, K. Kraft, H. Oates, E. Salac, E: Skrabanek, R. Urban, M. Voss, and R. Bednar. Hostesses for April were B. Reames, A. Mach, A. Skrabanek, M. Noska, H. Parma, a Reznik, F. Pokladnik, and L. Kaska., Good News! ,The ',11,1ahor Drittnatketubbf'SVJS,11

Wednesday, April 15, 1981 — VRSTN1K/7 Slater Kopecky also donated to the Circle. Sister A. Vlk furnished the music, the Vlk Sister* recordings, also the album sent to the Circle from the Boys' Ranch in Amarillo.

The tables were decorated by the hostesses. Sister A. Skrabanek furnished the Easter bunny candles for each table and Sister A. Zvolanek decorated the officers' table with azaleas. Congratulations to Sister Zdenka and George Skotak, who became great-grandparents of Joel Edmund Skotak. Parents are Eric and Debbie Skotak and grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. George Skotak, Jr. Congratulations also to David Reznik, son of Sister Dorothy and George Reznik. David is varsity goal keeper in soccer at Lake Highlands High School and has already had two scholarship offers from coaches scouting high-school games. David is active in soccer clinic coaching, classic leagues, and is anticipating trying out for the' Tornados after graduation this year.

Sister R. Urban has attended several weddings lately. Her grandThis flagpole at Lodge Slovanska son, Randy Zabojnik, son of Sister Lipa (Slavonic Linden) No. 66, Rosemary . and Jerome Zabojnik, Waco has a base made of stones (1 another grandson, Rudy Svoboda, from each state in the United and her nephew's son, all got States) procured through the married recently. She told me that efforts of and sent to Brother Otto she took her first airplane ride and it H anus (now our Curator of our was exciting but not long enough; LAM Dept. at our Supreme Lodge) only to Austin. She did not go to the by the governors of each respective meeting; she did not feel too good. state.—Editor.

Reckon she overdid herself?

Congratulations to all the newlyweds. Our daughter, Harriet, Houston, will be coming to Dallas to has bought a new house in Arlington present a Czech comedy NENI and Tom and I helped her move last PANSTVO JAKO PANSTVO. The week. How can one accumulate so date has not been set, as yet, but we much in so few years? This moving hope to have it by our next meeting. business is not for me; had a sore Sister A. Zvolanek announced that back for several days! We are very the International Bazaar will be held happy for her as well as proud of May 8, 9 & 10 at the Thanksgiving her. Last Sunday, my sisters Square and City Hall Plaza. There Georgia Tupy and Libbie will be booths featuring authentic food and displays, ethnic dancing, Wisniewski from Ennis came to Dallas. They came by and I drove also Sokol gymnasts will be performing. For more information call Sister them to the Amtrack station to pick up Sister Libbie's niece and her A. Zvolanek - 821-1808. Sister friend from South Bend, Indiana, Zvolanek also announced that the who will spend a week with her.

Ennis Polka Festival will be held Next Saturday, they will go to Six May 2 and 3. Wear your Czech Flags and I suppose I will be their costume if you have one. The Czech taxi, again. I know I will enjoy it. At Day at the State Fair of Texas will our next meeting May 7, Sister A. be Sunday, October 18. Sister B. Zvolanek will show slides of CzechReames announced that the Catholic oslovakia. This sounds interesting, Church Club will have their Band so please plan to attend. Have a Fest April 25 & 26. The Vrazel- Happy Easter!

Rejcek Band will play the 25th and Fraternally, The Country Boys of Ennis will play Alice Roberts the 26th. Dinner on Sunday. Wear English Reporter your Czech costume. Phil Reames, husband of Sister B. Reames, was — SPJST elected president of the American Czech Culture Society. He was a MY AMERICAN CREED guest at our meeting and made a I do not choose to be a common short speech regarding events to come and urged everyone to get man. It is my right to be uncommon ... if I can. I seek opportunity ... not involved for the coming year. security. I do not wish to be a kept Gilbert Kalich thanked the sisters citizen, humbled and dulled by having for the card received during his the state look after me. I want to take illness. Our guests were Mrs. Mar- the calculated risk; to dream and to guerite Christe, Mrs. Teresa build, to fail and to succeed. I refuse Machalica and son, Jonathan (she is to barter incentive for a handout. I the granddaughter of Sister L. prefer the challenges of life to the Slovak), Phil Reames, Gilbert guaranteed existence; the thrill of fulKalich, Frank Mach, Miro Jurcik, fillment to the calm state of utopia. I Bob Zvolanek, and Bozena will not trade freedom for beneficence Majerova. Donations: For guests: B. nor my dignity for a dole. I will never Reames, M. Kubacak, B. Kalich, cower before any master nor bend to Frank Mach, M. Chervenka, L. any threat. It is my heritage to stand Slovak, and G. Skotak. Memorial to erect, proud and unafraid; to think Sister Agnes Hemzal by Sisters M. and act for myself; enjoy the benefits Dusek, V. Jurcik, and A. Kopecky: of my creations and to face the world memorial to Mr. John Sebetka by boldly and say, "This I have done."

Sister M. Dusek: memorial to Bill All this is what it means to be an Drziwicki,:by Sister A. Kopecky; American.

Chervenka Awarded Leave Grant Temple — Calvin Chervenka, a member of the Temple Junior College faculty for 22 years, has been selected to receive the 1981-82 faculty development leave grant.

Chervenka is the fifth recipient of the grant made annually to a TJC faculty member.

Chervenka will be on leave from his teaching duties for the spring semester of 1982 and has a two-part development program.

During the leave period, Chervenka will develop a plan for utilization of the minicomputer in the instructional program for physics and engineering courses at TJC. He also will be working on a project to locate, organize and catalog information relating to the Czech in Texas. Chervenka said the development program will reflect an interdisciplinary approach because his teaching is in more than one field. He currently teaches courses in engineering and physics but also has taught mathematics, management and Czech.

He currently is enrolled in an electronic data processing course and will continue this study to become thoroughly familiar with minicomputer programming. While on leave he will study use of the minicomputer in solving physics and engineering problems and develop methods of utilization of computers in teaching these courses. "Students are exposed to computers in many high schools and we should be prepared to continue and advance this study," he said.

Chervenka said computers have been used for solving scientific problems for a long time but that only recently has it become practical to use computer assisted instruction in these fields. "The TJC Science Department has recently acquired a computer and we can foresee the need to make a real effort to use it in computer assisted instruction," he said. "Certain kinds of problems can be adapted so that the student will have more interaction with the computer."

The second part of the program will deal with researching and cataloging information on Czechs in Texas. Chervenka has had a life-long interest in Czech cultural heritage and since 1967 has done much to promote teaching of the Czech language and cultural heritage at TJC and other educational institutions across the state.

"I get a lot of calls for research information, (on Czech cultural heritage) either for personal information or course work. There are several places building collections but much of the information is buried in newspaper accounts and there is no correlation of the information as yet," he said. "I intend to correlate the various institutional and private collections relating to Czechs in Texas and help to preserve what I've been trying to do for a long time."

He said he hopes to put the source information related to the Czechs in Texas into the computer so that persons doing research can easily determine the sources available on the

many Czech-related projects and activities for the Institute of Texas Cultures in San Antonio, the Southwest Educational Development Laboratory in Austin, and the Cultural Training Program for the Temple Independent School District. He has served as Czech Day chairman for the State Fair of Texas and is chairman of the Czech Day for the Temple Centennial. In 1973 he studied in Czechoslovakia and in 1977 accepted an invitation to bring 30 Czech Texans to perform at a festival in Delva, Slovakia.

He is a member of several Czech fraternal and educational organizations including the SPJST, RVOS and WFLA. A native of Rogers, Chervenka attended the Rogers Public Schools and the University of Texas at Austin where he obtained a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering and a master's degree in mechanical engineering. He was employed by Douglas Aircraft in California, General Dynamics in Fort Worth and Continental Belton Company in Belton before joining the TJC faculty in 1958.

He is a member of numerous professional and honorary science, research, engineering and teachers' organizations including the Texas Junior College Teachers Association, American Association of Physics Teachers, Texas Academy of Science, American Society of Mechanical Engineers and American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. He also is a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Slavic Studies, Houston Area Teachers of Foreign Languages and the Czech Ex-Students Association of Texas.

(CESAT).

The TJC faculty development leave grant is awarded on an annual basis to one tenured faculty member for an approved post graduate study or special work. Previous recipients have been Dr. Bill Vannatta, Weldon G. Cannon, Larry Guess and Harold Whittington.

SPJST-

BULLETIN

BOARD

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. s** 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. District IV Sales Representatives' Banquet will also be held on the same day beginning at 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Gridiron Restaurant at 4413 - 50th Street in Lubbock. The District IV spring meeting will be held at McKenzie Terrace, 407 E. Broadway at 2 p.m., including a youth program followed by refreshTents. . = .

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8/VESTNIK — Wednesday, April 15, 1981 DISTRICT V The District V fall meeting will be held Sunday, October 11, 1981 at host Lodge No. 88, Houston, 1435 Beall Street. **a

DISTRICT VI The District VI fall meeting will be held Sunday, October 11, 1981 at the Taiton Community Center.

Lodge No. 30, Taiton will host the meeting. ***

The VIIIth annual conference of 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.

YOUTH SECTION YOUTH ACTIVITY CALENDAR

Head of the Youth Department YOUTH LEADERS' WEEKEND RETREAT A SUCCESS

By Nick A. Morris A total of 28 persons, including guests and guest speakers, attended the weekend Youth Leaders' Retreat at Camp Val Verde recently.

The retreat got under way with a meeting of the Supreme Lodge President, State Youth Director, and seven DYCs the evening of Friday, April 3rd. Some of the Assistant DYCs were also present. The changes that had been recommended by the DYCs and other members of the Youth Department and approved by the Supreme Lodge, were gone over thoroughly.

Everyone was reminded that the current rules will be in effect through May 31st of this year and that the new rules will be in effect as of June 1st and thereafter until a new rule book is published.

The group on Friday night dwelt mainly on the changes and it was pointed out that the new rule book will be published sometime during the next six weeks or so. Later, in another joint session of all the youth leaders and assistants, it was pointed out that any youth activity conducted after June 1st of this year, will be governed by the new rules.

President Morris, as Head of the Youth Department, presided over the meeting, ably assisted by the State Youth Director, Jann Thomas.

After the session had lasted until almost 11 o'clock, educational films were shown and the day's activities came to an end around 12 midnight when everyone was tired and went to bed.

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 - Aug. 13-16, Camp Val Verde.

DISTRICT II Training Class - Monday, May 18th; The next morning was spent on a YAD - Round Rock Lodge 187 host new craft, leather, and the group - Sun., July 12; Camp - July 29-31, had quite an enjoyable time designand Aug. 1-4, Camp Val Verde. ing, painting, and etching leather coasters that the youngsters will be DISTRICT III YAD - Waco Lodge 66 host - Sun., making during their camp this June 14; Camp - July 25-28, Camp August. The coasters are a useful item that every family can use. At 10 Val Verde. o'clock we had the privilege of hearing a fine speaker, Mr. Wiley DISTRICT IV YAD - Sunday, June 7 host lodge No. Wilson of Rockdale, who has had 73, Seymour; Camp - Aug. 13-16, many years experience in counseling students and working with youth.

Camp Val Verde.

He had many "one-liners" which some of those present made note of DISTRICT V Training Class - Sat., May 16th, at and which have much significance.

9:30 a.m. at Lodge 88 Houston; Ex: "You can't tell what's in the YAD, Sunday, June 28th, with package" meaning that you can't Houston Lodge No. 88 as host; always judge a young person by Camp - Aug. 7-10 at Camp Val their appearance or by what they may say, no more than you can judge Verde. what is in a wrapped package if you can't see through the wrapper. He DISTRICT VI Training Class - Sat., May 2nd, at used the illustration of wrapping a 9:30 a.m. in the Presbyterian quantity of spoiled fruit in a very Church Fellowship Hall in El attractive and gaily-bound box and putting the Hope Diamond worth Campo; YAD, Sunday, July 19th, millions of dollars, in a plainly at St. Phillips School in El Campo wrapped shoe box. He said the worst with El Campo Lodge No. 50 as put-down that a young person could host; Camp - June 25-28 at Bastrop receive was being embarrassed and State Park. humiliated before his peers or being told that his idea(s) has absolutely no DISTRICT VII merit and for that person to "sit Training Class -'May 16th at Flores- down, shut up, and come back when ville Lodge 107; YAD at Flores- you've been in this organization as ville Lodge 107 on Sunday, July long as some of the rest of us have".

26th; Camp - Aug. 4-7, Camp Val Mr. Wilson's remarks were Verde. especially appreciated because they

During the leather craft session we see some of the participants very intent and concentrating on their artistic designs in working with the leather coasters. On the extreme left with head and face barely showing is DYC Marlene Horak (I), DYC Frankie Klinkovsky (II), SL President Nick Morris, and Kathy Ahlstrom (Asst. DYC, VI). (This and all subsequent photos by SYD Jann Thomas).

Having just enjoyed a delicious meal, "first timers" at a State Youth Leaders' Retreat were Henrietta Veselka (Asst. DYC, V), and DYC Joyce Mynar (V).

Traveling the fartherest distances were Betty Jurica, assistant youth leader at Lodge 117 Robstown; and Angeline Kristinek, youth leader at Lodge 157 in Lubbock.

Having a lot of fun designing their leather coasters were, L to R: Betty Schoenemann (9, Snook), Timpy Ondrusek (84, Dallas), Bessie Petr (84, Dallas), and Maxine Pavliska (Dist. VII YC). were reinforced by many years of on-the-job experience. Another one liner he had was that "There is no problem child, but rather a child with problems". We regret that there was not a recorder or a shorthand secretary to capture his remarks verbatim.

Saturday afternoon was spent in further get-acquainted sessions, talking about youth rule changes, exchanging ideas and learning new dance routines. The evening was spent viewing more educational films.

Sunday morning was spent listening to another fine speaker on

family and marriage counseling and inter-relating with youth. Mr. Pete Hopcus of Temple was the speaker and he was very well-received. He talked about the various ways of approaching problems within the family unit and how they can be received negatively on the one hand and very positively on the other.

Persons present were paired off to demonstrate this. It was a very interesting session. The retreat then ended with a noon luncheon, after which the participants departed, one after another.

All the participants stated that this was a very beneficial and con-

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Having just enjoyed a delicious breakfast of pancakes, sausage, and orange juice are, L to R: Malcolm Mynar (88, Houston) and Gene Veselka (142, Houston) and Ed Kamas (Dist. III VC).

Pondering over her design of the leather coasters we see Mary Il a later (Dist.

IV VC), center, facing the camera. Seated to her right is Janet Marek (Dist.

VI YC). The backs of the heads belong to SL President Morris on the left and Frankie Klinkovsky on the right structive retreat and were in favor of continuing them in the future.

As in the case of lodge meetings, district meetings, sales training seminars, lodge officers' workshops, district youth training seminars, and practically every other phase of our operation, the attendance at this retreat could have been somewhat better. Everyone was reminded that the announcements about the retreat had been in the Vestnik for several weeks, even months. Statements were made that some of our youth leaders probably don't read the Vestnik and didn't know about this retreat. I made the statement — and many people agreed with it — that anyone in a position of responsibility in the SPJST who is either not receiving the Vestnik or does not read it, is really not fulfilling his obligations to the organization to which he belongs.

The words "Official Organ of The Slavonic Benevolent Order Of The State Of Texas, Founded 1897" has been on the masthead of our Vestnik dating almost back to 1897 and it means what it says. I made the statement that the Vestnik is a very valuable communications tool in our Society and that all active and interested members are obliged to read it and keep up with what's going on throughout the Society at all levels.

I cannot buy the statement that "I don't have the time to read the Vestnik and so I didn't know about so and so". I have always believed that if a person is interested enough in anything, he will make the effort to learn about that which interests him, and I think sending out personal individual invitations about any activity after it has appeared in the Vestnik repeatedly defeats the purpose of the Vestnik and defeats the purposes of good organizational procedure and administration.

Those present were reminded that if they thought the retreat was of value that they should go back to their local lodges, report on it, and remind those in the youth program to be watching for the Vestnik next year and plan to attend. If any of the DYCs wish to send out, personal individual reminders and invitations about their district training classes in addition to what they may have had in the Vestnik, they are certainly free to do so. In fact, one of the DYCs since the retreat has indicated to me that he will personally invite all the youth leaders in his district to next year's retreat. I would consider that part of a DYC's duties and responsibilities and am asking all of them to do likewise.

A recent survey shows that out of

the 99 fraternal Societies which are members of the National Fraternal Congress that there are only 5 (including the SPJST) that publish house organs on a weekly basis. The rest publish every other week or once a month. The costs associated with such a publication are considerable and we are not getting the full value of our publication if the people who should do not read it for valuable information.

Personally, we feel that the retreat was successful and, although we would have been happy to have seen a few more faces, we were pleased with those who took the time and effort to be present. The ones who did not attend, although they may have had good reasons, are the ones who missed a wealth of information, new ideas, and associating with people with common problems and common goals. All in all, on a score of 1 to 10, I would rate it 9 112. Watch the Vestnik, take an interest in your Society's affairs, and plan to participate as much as you possibly can. Incidentally, the food was all of the warm variety and Cornelia, the very dependable culinary artist, outdid herself in the preparation of the meals. The menus had been planned by this office and she turned them out just as they had been given to her Everyone had plenty to eat.

Those in attendance should not have been out any personal expense, since they were paid mileage at the rate of 34C a mile and all meals while there, plus any meal expenses they incurred coming and returning.

Please see the accompanying photos for a picture of those in attendance and see other random shots taken at the YLR by SYD Thomas. Incidentally, this was for some of those in attendance the first opportunity to meet and mingle with Jann and I think they all went away with a good impression of the;young lady. Their comments during and since bear this out. She is very personable, learns fast, but still realizes that there is much for her to learn. Her attitude both in and out of the office makes our working relationship very pleasant and easy.

I think she will be readily accepted at all levels of our Society.

—SPJST-

the Youth Leaders From

YOUTH LEADER'S REPORT FOR SEATON SPJST LODGE NO. 47 Dear Readers Twenty-three members and twenty-three guests were present when our youth club held the April meeting, Sunday, April 5.

Roderick Hutka, president, presided over the business meeting and a financial report was given concerning the very successful fundraising chili supper that was held in March. We wish to thank every person and firm who helped us in any way — large or small — to make this a tremendous success. We thank Mr. Floyd Stuteville, Mr. Gaines and Mr. Harris for cooking the delicious chili; Frankie Klinkovsky and George Pavelka for auctioning our items; and Mr. and Mrs. Emil Hejl for cleaning the hall without any charge to the youth club. Our

sincere thanks to many, many others as well.

Prizes were awarded to the top sales persons in the ticket sales: Kim Craft —first, first, Mark Tepera— second, and Dianne Frerichs and Timmy Wilson — tied for third. We congratulate these young people for a job well-done and, of course, we want to thank their parents as well for their help in making this possible.

Vicki Tepera and Billy Joe Billeck were elected to represent our lodge at the May Fete to be held in Taylor Sunday, May 3. Congratulations, Billy Joe and Vicki. We know you will represent us well A contest was held in March for the poster considered to be outstanding in advertising our chili supper. Winners were David Pechal and Gene Edward Skrabanek.

Billy Joe and Kathy Billeck were the winners of our monthly "Guest Attendance" contest. They brought five guests to our April meeting!!!

The group decided to go to Cinema 6 Tuesday, April 14. We will meet there at 6:30 p.m.

An Easter egg hunt was held following the business meeting.

Deanna Culp received the prize for finding the prize egg. Other winners included James Paul Billeck, Patrick Hutka, Lisa Hutka,. Michelle Skrabanek, Diane Pavelka and Timmy Wilson.

Members celebrating birthdays ul April are Kim Craft, Shana Patterson, and Nora Skrabanek. I hope this will be your happiest birthday ever!!

Door prize winners were Shane Patterson and Nora Skrabanek.

Congratulations?!

Friday, March 20, some of our members and I, as well as two grandmothers, Mrs. Ann Shenkir and Mrs. Ann Koon, and one mother, Mrs. Judy Motl, spent several hours in observing cases being conducted by Judge William Bachus and Judge William Black. After observing, we toured the Bell County Sheriff's Department and the Bell County Juvenile Probation facilities in Belton. Members attending were Louis Motl, David Motl, Dianne Frerichs, Timmy Wilson, David Pechal, Gene Edward Skrabanek, Shane Patterson and Shana Patterson. We then ate a sack lunch at the Belton City Park. I think that we all found the time spent to be a very educational experience.

Be at our next meeting —a covered dish supper at 7 p.m. and a meeting at 8 p.m. Monday evening, May 4. We may plan an extra exciting social at that time. Attend the meeting so that you will be eligible to participate at our social!!!

Fraternally, Mrs. Shirley Patterson Youth Leader —SPJSTROBSTOWN LODGE NO. 117 YL ATTENDS LRL TRAINING Dear Members and Friends: I attended the Longhorn Recreation Lab from March 8 through 13 at Brownwood, Texas. It was a youth leaders' training program that I will long remember. It covered: Leadership development, crafts, games, song leadership, party planning, decorating, ice-breakers, dancing and lots more.

I plan to pass on this experience

10/VESTNiK — Wednesday, April 15, 1981 to our youth club and hope they will enjoy and benefit as much as I have.

Fraternally, Kenneth Foerster Assistant Youth Leader

From the Youth Members Warrenton Lodge No. 179 YC To Plan Fund-Raising Dear Readers, Our youth club had their regular business meeting and social April 5, at 3 p.m.

We sponsored the door prizes for the adult meeting which was won by Alice Wiederaenders and the youth club's prize was won by Stephanie Rester.

Winners of the fun games were El Gene Eckermann, Staci Schoenst, Lee Leonhardt and Ore Lee Wickel.

Winners of the party games were Doris Eckermann, Helen Leonhardt, Jeanette Schoenst, Ore Lee Wickel and Paula Key. Prizes were presented to all winners.

Anna. Key led the Pledge of Allegiance, and Sue Lyn Schoenst, president, presided.

Following the regular presentation of business and reports our main discussion was sponsoring money raising events.

Doris Eckermann, youth leader, reported from the SPJST Home Office for our quarterly report.

By the next meeting each member should have one fund-raising event in mind. Jeanette Schoenst was appointed to check with a local specialities' agent for possible mugs and balloons.

The meeting adjourned for refreshments and hot dogs with all the trimmings and lots of desserts.

Fraternally, Staci Schoenst (4-7-81) --SPJST-

LODGE NO. 88 YOUTH CLUB Dear Members: Our annual Easter Egg Hunt will be April 18 from 2-4 p.m. in the afternoon. Be sure that all of you plan to attend.

Our PAD Day will be May 30 starting at 11:30. Juniors, please bring vegetable dishes and the teens bring salads and desserts. Each of you be sure that you bring your parents. This will be the installation of our Lodge 88 Youth Club officers, also.

Fraternally yours, Craig Dobesh (10) (4-9-81) —SPJSTGUEST SPEAKS TO ROBSTOWN LODGE NO. 117 YC

Dear Members, The Robstown Youth Club held its regular monthly meeting March 21, 1981, at the Scout Hut. Our meeting was called to order

by President Christene Nelson and she also led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Debbie Foerster read the minutes

from*t4e last month's meeting and Terri Mekush gave the treasurer's report. Debbie then called the roll.

Mr. Hrncir told us about the District VII meeting on March 29th and he also told us about the movie trip and cookies to the Rest Homes for April llthr Our guests were: Krissy Draper and Alex Amaya.

The refreshments were brought

by Terri Mekush, Debbie Foerster, Frances McDonald, Christene Nelson, Laura and Joe Landin.

Christene then adjourned the meeting. After the meeting we had refreshments and went bowling.

Our guest speaker was Mrs. Hrncir. She talked about friends.

Fraternally; Debbie Foerster Reporter (4-6-81) —SPJSTDISTRICT V YOUTH CLUB

Dear Members: It has been a while since our District V meeting but our good news is that Mrs. Joyce Mynar is our new District V DYC. She is also our leader for Lodge 88 Youth Club and we are more than glad to have her as our DYC. Please make your plans now for the District V YAD. It will be held June 28 at Lodge 88 in Houston.

Please be sure that your crafts and talent entries are already started.

As a welcome to our new DYC, be sure that each of you enter as many categories as you can. We look forward to seeing you June 28.

Fraternally yours, Debra Dobesh (14) (4-9-81) —SPJST-

Dornak, Linda Treumer and Landis Delbert L. Marlin, Willie B. Driska, Dornak.

Franklin R. Driska, Charles M. We planned a workshop April 13 Driska and Crockett Rainer.

May our departed sister rest in at Mrs. Dorotik's house which was peace. our spring break from school.

Resolution Committee: I really enjoyed the District VI Michael Kaiser meeting in Hillje, and I do hope they Herbert Riethmeyer do not change the name of our paper Frank Pokorny "Vestnik." This is the only name the clubs have known this paper by.

—SPJSTBy the time this is in the paper Easter will be almost here. I wish everyone a very happy Easter and may the Easter Bunny bring you EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY many eggs. Happy Easter!

Fraternally, We, the Resolution Committee of Michelle Srubar (12) Taylor Lodge No. 29, in behalf of our (4-8-81) entire membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother — SPJSTGUS HODON, age 78, of Taylor, who died Wednesday, March 25, 1981 at Johns ComMARCH ACTIVITIES OF munity Hospital.

ROBSTOWN LODGE Services were held at 10 a.m.

NO. 117 YC Friday, March 27, at the Taylor Brethren Church with the Rev. Dan Dear Members, The Robstown Youth Club had its Marek officiating. Burial was in the regular monthly meeting March 21, Taylor City Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. 1981.

Christene Nelson, our youth club Mildred Hodon of Taylor; two president, called the meeting to daughters, Mrs. Leroy (Dolores) order and also led us in the Pledge of Kubala of Taylor and Mrs. Darwin (Alice) Labaj of Austin; one son, Gus Allegiance.

Debbie Foerster read the minutes E. Hodon of Victoria; one sister, Mrs. L. B. Simonton of Alice; two from the last month's meeting.

Terri Mekush gave the treas brothers, Joe Hodon and Adolph Hodon of Taylor; seven grandurer's report.

After the meeting we had refresh- children and one great-grandson.

Pallbearers were Billy Hodon, ments and then we went bowling.

Tommy Kovar, Joe Filla, Leroy The bowling winners were: Joe Filla, Bill Vanecek and Randy Landin, Angie Hrncir, Allen Nelson, Haverland.

Alex Amaya. After bowling we went May our departed brother rest in to eat supper at Burger Shef. peace.

Fraternally, Resolution Committee: John Foerster Michael Kaiser (4-6-81) Herbert Riethmeyer Frank Pokorny —SPJST-

TAITON LODGE NO. 30 YC

ACTIVITIES HELD RECENTLY The Taiton SPJST Youth Club met Sunday, April 5, at the Taiton Community Center.

The meeting was opened by President Karen. Kahanek and the treasurer's report was given.

Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jennifer Dluhos and Amy Kresta led the prayer.

It really was a fun day; we had our Easter egg hunt and many good refreshments were served after the meeting.

Our youth leader, Mrs. Dorothy Dorotik also had a birthday last week and she was presented with a birthday cake and a Geranium plant from the club members. The cake was baked and decorated by Mrs. Joyce Kahanek.

Poems were read by Vicki Dorotik, Karen Kahanek, Michelle Srubar and Jean Dorotik.

Prizes were given for the best decorated bag in the contest in the listed order: In group 6-9: 1st Marcy Dorotik and Stephanie Ray, 2nd.

In group 10-12: Landis Dornak, 1st, Jean Dorotik, 2nd, Michelle Srubar, 3rd.

In group 13-17: 1st Vicki Dorotik, 2nd Rudy Laitkep, 3rd Karen Kahanek.

The birthday celebrants in April are: Yvonne Kresta and Marcy Dorotik.

Door prizes were, won by: Allen Kresta, Michelle Srubar, Janna

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 88, Houston, Texas, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed brother CYRIL LEROY STAVINOHA D.D.S.,

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Taylor Lodge No. 29, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed lodge sister MRS. ROSIE K. STASNY,

age 77, of Waco, who died in Hillcrest Hospital in Waco Friday, March 20, 1981.

Services were held at 10 a.m.

Monday, March 23 at Condra Memorial Chapel in Taylor with the Rev. Dan Marek officiating. Burial was in Taylor City Cemetery.

Sister Stasny was a Taylor resident until she moved to Waco 5 years ago.

Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Betty Belcher, Mrs. Julia Barrington, Mrs. Ella Marie Driska of Waco; one sister, Mrs. Ludmilla Vychopen of Houston; one brother, Louis Sirny of Temple; seven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Robert B. Barrington; Charles :Hanna,

66, a former resident of Hallettsville and a resident of Houston for 35 years, who entered into rest 24 March 1981.

Brother Stavinoha was a lifetime member of the Texas Dental Association and Knights of Columbus. He practiced dentistry in the Houston area for 42 years. A World War II veteran, he served in England for two years with the 8th Air Force. He was also a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church.

Interment was held at Forest Park Westheimer.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Daigle Stavinoha; two daughters, Mrs. Becky Oley and Mrs. Lynn Hoster, both of Houston; sons, Father Don Stavinoha, OMI of Mexico, Mike Stavinoha and Bill Staiinoha, both of Houston; seven grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Mary Ventrano of Houston and Brother, John Stavinoha of Houston.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Martha Baxter Gladys Havemann Dorothy Hensley sis.181' –

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EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of San Jacinto Lodge No. 91, Crosby, Texas, in behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed brother ADOLPH F. MOUDRY, who passed away Thursday, February 19, 1981, at the age of 57 in Leitchfield, Kentucky.

Services were held Saturday, February 21, at Sterling Funeral Home in Dayton, Texas, with Rev. Fee officiating. Interment was in the Magnolia Park Cemetery.

Brother Moudry is survived by one daughter, Linda Moudry; and one son, Thomas Franklin Moudry, both of Leitchfield, Kentucky; and by one sister, Lilly Florus of Crosby.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Georgia Lostak Alvin Franta Victor Lostak -SPJSTEXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of San Jacinto Lodge No. 91, Crosby, Texas, in behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed sister FRANCES CLAWSON, who passed away Sunday, March 15, 1981.

Services were held Monday, March 16 in the Palms Funeral Home in Angleton, Texas, with Rev. Anthony Orlando officiating.

Interment was in the Danbury Cemetery in Danbury, Texas.

Sister Frances Clawson, who lived in Danbury, was 96 years old November 16, 1980. She was the 49th person to outlive the actuarial table on her life insurance policy with SPJST. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Frances Hogue of Houston and Mrs. Lottie Ressler of Bayton; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Mary Clawson of Danbury; one brother, J. M. Skrabanek of Houston; fifteen grandchildren; thirty-three great-grandchildren, and ten great-great-grandchildren.

May our departed sister rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Georgia Lostak Alvin Franta Victor Lostak -SPJSTEXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Galveston Lodge No. 173 and entire membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed brother CLAUDE C. ODINOT, age 67, who passed away at St. Mary's Hospital, Galveston, March 2, 1981.

Brother Odinot was born 21 October 1913 in Galveston.

He was a veteran of the United States Navy, member of St. Patrick's Church, VFW Post 880, FOE West Island 3785 and SPJST Lodge No. 173.

Rosary was held at 7 p.m. Tuesday night at Malloy and Sons Chapel.

Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 4 at St. Patrick's , Catholic Church; burial was in Mount _Olivet Mausoleum in,

Dickinson, with Rev. John DeForke Sometimes the boys not only switch officiating. legs but also sprinkle girls with Survivors include his wife, water; today "eau de cologne" is Carmen L. Odinot of Galveston; two often used Girls have their chance daughters, Virginia Faye Dryer of to get back at the boys on Tuesday.

In ancient times it was believed Houston and Frances Marie Lambright of Lufkin; one son, Claude that the sprig used as a switch Eugene Odinot of Dallas; one sister, would give strength to the body Adele Marie Andrus of Galveston; being whipped and that any diseases one brother, Emil J. Odinot of the person had would leave the body Fallbrook, California; two step- and jump into the switch. Used daughters, Judy Watts of Ralls, switches, as a result, were tossed on Texas and Pat Stone of Texas City; the roof to rot, or tossed into a two step-sons, Harold Sullivan and stream to be carried away; in either Emmitte Sullivan of Galveston; 17 case, superstitious peasants grandchildren and 2 great-grand- believed that the diseases would not be able to return. When "Whipping children.

Pallbearers were J. B. Falk, Sr., Monday" rough-housing is over, John Preston, Fred Falk, Robert girls give boys the beautifully Ites, B. A. Anderson and Victor colored Easter eggs they have been preparing for weeks.

Morrero.

Country women in costume still May our departed brother rest in come to town during the weeks eternal 1:eace. before Easter with Easter eggs and Resolution Committee: peddle them in the streets. Some are Bessie Findley hen eggs; others goose eggs. Fear Josephine Hitchcock and reverence for the dead once Evelyn Kent played a big part in the painting of Easter eggs. Millions of them have been decorated in hundreds of different traditional designs.

"Kraslice" are mentioned as early as the 14th century in Bohemian and Moravian literature, but it is known that they were being prepared long before that time. Each district uses a different technique for decorating eggs and the locality from which an egg has come can readily be identified by the technique used.

It takes great skill to prepare Easter eggs. Two tiny holes must first be made in the eggshell and the egg blown out. Then the two pin points have to be covered with paraffin so they cannot be seen.

Some eggs are dyed red in the oldfashioned way, by boiling them with onion skins or tree bark. Others are blackened by being smoked over a flame; a few are made green, brown or lavender, although the red or black background is most common.

Something about the old customs Designs are then either engraved, — In olden times, one of the most etched, or applied by the batik common Easter customs in remote method. In some districts, straw is districts was the chasing of Judas, inlaid.

Hollow, decorated eggs are who was supposed to be frightened common to many Slavic people, not by the clatter and rattle of various just to Czechoslovaks. wooden noisemakers. Boys Easter weekend is still observed assembled at the roadside statue of by devout Czechoslovaks although a saint or in the village cemetery to the religious aspects of the holiday begin their procession and happily are being minimized. Good Friday is made all the noise possible with a day of fasting.

Saturday evening, homemade instruments, some of Easter Sunday, and Monday are which were as large as wheeldays of gorging.

Traditionally, barrows, while others resembled the Easter dinner should include noisemakers often seen in the chicken.

There are also several United States at New Year's traditional Easter pastries, not parties. The racket they made unlike American ones — "Mazanec," served as a substitute for churchbell ringing during Holy Week - a a big, rounded cake like a family-size time when all church bells were "hot cross bun," and for children believed to have flown to Rome to little "Easter Lamb" cakes that have bring back good tidings. Easter a ribbon and bell fastened around Saturday the boys went caroling the neck. Easter Monday is the day from house to house, receiving gifts for visiting, and "duty calls" are at every stop as a reward for having made on friends and relatives, at which time visitors receive a glass of made such a din.

Other, old Easter customs include "Slivovice," a strong Czechoslovak the consecrating of folk pastry, the plum brandy.

— The Land and People of giving of Easter eggs, and the cereCzechoslovakia monial eating of certain foods.

One of the most interesting -SPJSTEaster folk customs, and one which is still jokingly carried on by young people, is the whipping of girls on Texas Division, Inc. Easter Monday. Plaited willoiv Research Grants in sprigs "slehacky" are used by the boys on "Whipping Monday,' as it is Texas called, to "whip" the girls and knock the laziness out of them. The girls

by Fred M. Learned"'' make a great show of, escaping and GALVESTON — A system that th y;, 'is much nuealing ebastutileaSt*eiduceinterfeti*

for clinical trials has been perfected by microbiologists at the University of Texas Medical Branch here.

Human immune interferon, one of three kinds experimentally found active against cancer cells, is being produced by Dr. Howard M. Johnson, Professor of Microbiology, and a team of scientists at the Medical Branch. His research is supported by an American Cancer Society grant.

Although two other kinds of interferon — from leukocyte and fibroblast cells — have been sparingly used for tests on patients, human immune interferon has been unavailable for adequate testing until now.

Within an estimated two months, production at the Galveston laboratory will be able to supply sufficient quantities for phase one trial treatment on about 15 to 20 patients a week, Dr. Johnson estimates. Proper dosage is being worked out and the interferon will be available following tests for safety and toxicity.

Human immune interferon is produced in the laboratory from human white blood cells, the lymphocytes.

A disease microbe, "Staphylococcal intertoxin" is used to induce production of the interferon molecule. The infective agent is the same "germ" that causes disease in food poisoning and is related to the "staph" infection occurring in hospitals. It is safely eliminated from the interferon product after performing its useful stimulating effect on the parent cells which are induced to divide. During reproduction interferon is created.

Only a portion of the lymphocytes in human blood will make interferon.

The amount of blood two donors contribute at the Medical Branch blood bank might yield about 100 million units of interferon.

At the present capacity, the laboratory processes weekly about 50 liters of blood which is about what 120 donors would contribute.

Other laboratories across the country have been testing ways to produce human immune interferon, but Dr. Johnson's technique has been the first to find methods of mass production.

Eventually, pharmaceutical houses will establish manufacturing methods for interferon of the human immune variety. Recombinant DNA techniques for production will be employed as they are now for other kinds of interferon. This process "breeds" DNA of one species with another species of DNA, usually from bacterial cells. A hybrid clone yields the interferon product. Meanwhile, interferon of the human type from human blood cells will be adequate to test its qualities as an important anti-cancer agent.

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Student Richard Brandesky ptedstavil obecentstvu mne, p1.

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V poledne se o nas s obedem Musel bych zft sterym iivotem, post,arala pant Betty Brandeska. Byl abych to pine poznal; doposud nikdo podan teply zapornoci jejtho syna nezhledl v'Se, co jsi; je§te jsi pied Richarda a jeho spoleenika (studenta) nami, tajemna, pfekypujici a pina §kolni jklelny. May tam dobre jidla dalekych vyrhled-d, budouci vedomi pro studenty obe'd za 65 centil a pro naroda, ktery vzestupuje. nav'Stevnficy 85 centa. Jen jedna Karel Capek studentka eerne pleti tam byla pkitorrma, zatfm co padesat procent ptislu§niku 2lute pieti bylo ptitornno.

Tito se hodne zajimali o na'Se yeti.

CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS Studenti meli dovoleny ureity eas z Zase se mi dostala ptile2itost jit katide ti-idy aby se mohli vymeriovat. mezi mladou spoleenost a to dne 19. Byli studenti od 7 do 9 tidy. Ka2dyr student musel neco napsat o tom co btezna 1981.

Kdy2 jsem odchazel 22. Unora k vide', a podle toho dostal ze §kolniho veeeru dornii, tak mne zastavil 12 lety ptedmetu znarnku.

Mark Majek je syn Josefa Majka a student Richard Brandesky, ktery vnuk Leopolda a Reny navUevuje "Baker Junior" 'Simla, Zeptal se mne, jest-li bych se mohl Majekovych, kteki v§ichni jsou na zileastnit vystavky, ktera bude veenern odpoeinku. Jeho matka a potadana ve etvrtek dne 19. bkezna. dal§i sourozenci loydli v Ingelside, Texas.

Rekl tie panf Annie (Elzner) Spen cerova bude vystavovat. R,ekl jsem Richard Brandesky je syn man2elri Fred a Betty Brandeskych, vnuk po my ze vyrpomohu, jak budu moci.

Dne 19. bkezna v 9:30 hodin rano, zesnulem Fredu Brandeskern a dcera Anieka'mne tam dovezla. pravnuk po zesnulem Janu Richard a jeho spolustudent uz na Brandeskem, ktery se sem mne eekali pied budovou knihovny, pkistehoval roku 1906 z Bryan se kde se vystava mela pokadat. Pani svoji rodinou. On byl mezi terni Spencerova u'i uvnift vykladala sve prvnimi co koupili kus rozmereneho veci pkivezene z domu a ptidala k pozernku od Stanley L. Kostoryze. tomu moje na stoly pokryte ubrusy. Znal jsem i tohoto prynfrio Nastalo seznamovanf: Zastoupeno prukopnika "Bohemian Colony bylo sedm narodnosti: Land." Jeho syn Ferda byval, za jeho Ceskoslovensko, Cina, Holandsko iivota rniij dobry ptitel a zdelil rni, 2e (Dutch), Nemecko, Israel, Polsko a jeho otec byl eeskym ueitelem. Ferda mei starMho bratra Josefa. Oba tito Texas. broth zde zanechali sve zarmoucene Dle meho pozorovanf nejvfce melo obsa.zeno Ceskoslovensko a rnan2elky a deti. Zajimaji se osadni Nemecko. Byly to veci, ktere se daji zaleiitosti.

Spoleeni Sokolski ve6ete snadno pkevaIet: knihy, obrazy, rueni 21. bkezna v 5:30 odpoledne pkijela vyrobky, ano, i peeivo. Panf Betty

Z redakce

Oddil Dopisovatelii

15. dubna 1981 Anieka pro mne; zet', Roy ui tam byl a pomahal skoro cely den pti ptiprave peeeni kutat na rozni. Vetere se podavala nekolik minut po ieste.

Mimo techto kutat navitevnici ptispeli do kuchyne ruznymi chutnymi zakusky. Pro pobavenf vyhrdvala hudba z rekordii. V 7 hodin jsme se rozloueili s nasimi spolkail a jeli domu. K tanci od 9 do 1 hodiny vyhrdvala Pavelkova kapela.

Tall° mne se ptivitat s tak mnoha ptately a spoleene se pobavit.

Nazdar!

John StaSa —SPJST-

Tak rgelicos -Aneika Houdkova.

Minulou sttedu v Ennis mela pohteb zase jedna krajanka pi. Mary Hrabinova (rozend Palkova) zemtela ve veku 93 let. Byla dlouholetou osadnici Ennis a narodila se na Morave.

Jeji man2e1 p. J. Hrabina jf ptede§el na veenost pied mnoha lety a jelikoZ patrili k SPJST tadu 25 byval velmi einnYm a po mnoho let byl tajemnikem onoho tadu. Panf Hrabinovd byla pohtbend z kostela sv. Jana a ulolend na htbitov sv.

Josefa za deasti ptatel a pribuznych.

Zanechala tti syny, Johnny a Willie v Ennis a Louis v Bay City, Tx.; jednu sestru pant Annu Ja§kovou; bratra, Josefa Palku a nekolik vnoueat.

Pattila dlouhd leta k Sicfmu krotaku v Ennis a v dtivej§ich letech rada hotovila pekne rueni prate pro dobro krouiku. Zesnule nechf je zeme lehka a pozustali necht' ptijmou soustrast. Tak ti star§indm odchazejf jeden za druhyre rn, a vie je uz nespattime, a kdo je nahradi?

V patek minuleho tydne na's stra2Sili, ze pry tornado je na ceste a nekdy yeeer uhodi v Dallas. Hfinelo a blyskalo se ale na 'Stesti v na'Si easti jen trochu prSelo a silneig vitr. Ale v Oak Cliff easti a pak v severnim Dallas to bylo horti nebot' dostali silny deg a vitr pry foukal a2 94 mile za hodinu — ulamal vetve a ty pketrhaly dra.ty a asi 6 tisfc lidf bylo bez elektriky asi d ye hodiny, a na "Love Field" letiSti nadelalo moc *Skody nebot' pkevratilo pry 10 leheich letadel a rozbilo druhe letadla, take "Skoda je velika. Na S - teSti 2adny ale nepti S . el o ivot anebo nebyl poranen.

Inu, Vidy se neco pkihodi na co elovek neeeka '2e by se mohlo stat, ze ano?

Reditele mormonske wiry prohlasili minuly tyden, ze brzy mini postavit kostel jejich zde pro vefici zde a v Oklahome, ktery ma, bYt dohotoven v 1982. Ma byt velikosti 26 tisic etvereenich stop. Tyto kostely eili jak oni jirn kikaji "Temples" jsou snad vice svate nen obyeejne kostely a take ka2dy tam nema ptfstup. Na pialclad ka2da rodina jest povinna dati deset procent rodinneho vYdelku kostelu, a kakly ma zft moralni, eisty iivot, ma nekoutit, nepit alkohol, kavu, a neuiivat drogy. Take snad yeti, 2e sriatek ktery jest uzavten v tom templu jest nerozlueny naveky.

Zde v Dallas-Ft. Worth easti maji asi; 20 tisk elerra a dohromady s terni z Oklahomy, Louisiany Akransasu may celkern 37 tisfc elenI Po celem svete

celkove maji vie jak etyki a pill Na'S" Dallas ma mnoho ver a kostelu a nynf tedy budou miti o jeden vice kostel. Neni divu kdy2 mesto potad roste!

Minuly tyden jsme se dovedeli, 2e hereeka mlada Sissy Spaekova obdriela tak zvany Academy Award jeliko2 byla nejlepS4 hereekou ve filmu "Coal Miner's Daughter" a byl ji ptikknuto vyznamenani, a ka2dyr ten film chval11. Tato hereeka bydlf v Quitman, ye vychodnim Texasu, ktere jest male mesto a kahly ji a jeji rodiee zna dobfe. Myslila bych, 2e mug byt ceskeho privodu kdy2 ma Ceske jmeno aspon otec Eda Spaeek jiste jest Cech. Jestli je ona eeskeho pfivodu tak mfdem byt na ni ze neco doka2e a zda se, ze jest jen jak mnoho jinyr"ch obycejnych zen a nedeld ze sebe neco vie ne2 vskutku je. Ona talent ma, to se ji must nechat kdyi tak colada mohla zvitezit nad temi druhyrmi a bude-li takto se sna2it jako dosud, tak udela jiste karieru.

My ji jiste ptejerne mnoho gtesti naddle.

Jistyr obchodnik zbranf jmenem Goldstein ma nynf mnoho nesnazi zde v Dallas nebot' se vynaSlo, ze pistole ktery byla pou2ita pri sttelbe na§eho presidenta byla koupend dtoenikem od onoho Goldsteina a tento nyni potad dostavd telefonem vyhruZky skrze to. Musf take miti policejnf ochranu aby ho chranila od potreStencil, kteti by ho mohli te2 "bouchnout” za to ze tomu eloveku onu zbrafi prodal. Ale ka:Zdy must uznat, 2e on za to nemide kdyi on piece nevedel, tie ten pfijde nekoho vradit, a on a jeho syn jsou v torn obchode jii mnoho let a vidy poctive a spravne vge vedli a iltednici pry to potvrdili a tedy ma piste svedomf, ze?

V sobotu se konaly volby a mime nyni noveho mayora p. Jack Evans ktery obdrel velikou vetSinu ac bylo jeSte 7 jinych uchazeeii o ten Obdr2e1 celkem pfes 47 tisfc co2 je rekordni.

Pan Evans sliboval, 2e on bude dobryrrn mayorem a 2e v -Se udela pro dobro vSech. OvSem, ono se nekdy slibuje napked a pak kdy2 ma ph* k cinu tak "kde nic, to nic". Opravdu se te-Sime, 2e slovo dodrtii a bude nam k dobru jak sliboval. Take pan Max Goldblatt (2idovskeho pavodu) se ukazoval, 2e bude nadale pracovat v mestske rade, a bojuje proti nepravostem a v2dy rekne pravdu jak to je. Budeme tedy videt jak to dopadne.

Nevirn, ze nekteti fide si leccos lepe nerozmysli nei neco provedou. Ve statu Tennessee meli tak zvany "flea market" eili takovy trh rozlienych nepotkebnych veci kterych lkle se chti zbavit a zas dray ma pro to pottebu a rneli tam vAelijake pobaveni pro obecenstvo a jeden elovek pkivedl bengalskeho tygra deset stareho na ketizku, a najednou tygr se mu vy§kubl a skoeil na 5. leteho chlapce a velice jej pokousal na oblieeji, krku, prsou a rukou a vzalo to 5 lidf ho odtrhnout pryt. Kolem se nachazejici lide svedeili, 2e hoch se jexi dival a nikterak tygra nedra2dil tedy proe to zvfre to udelalalo je zahadou. Myslfm, 2e ten elovek mel

15. dubna 1981 -- VESTMK/13 mfti lep§i rozum a nevodit tam drave zvite!

Praye jsem se dovedela, ze p1.

Frank Slovakova, (rozena, Galetkova) byla dnes na operaci v nemocnici v Corsicana, Tx. Ve ice me tato zprava ptekvapila, Vidy jsme byli s jeji rodinou v ptatelskenri vztahu a zname Galetkovi ji t od detstirl. Ptejeme mile pi. Slovakove 13rzke uzdraveni a navrat dornii. Jeji syn Bohu§ Slovak, kteryma za mantelku moji vzdalenou ptibuznou, me sdelil tuto zpravu, ae me dá pozdeji Veda jak pokraeuje.

Tech mrtvgch eerno§skych deti ptibgva' nebot' skoro kattly tYden najdou nektereho v Atlanta, Georgia.

Ale kdo je zabiji a proe? To je zahadou ktera, byla sice vykttovand ale nic dosud nevi vytekno. Je to smutne opravdu!

Take v Galvestonu zase nekteti reditele a zamestnanci jiste Opatrovny jsou nyni talova.ni skrze tolik umrti starUch obeanu v onom domove. Jsou to taloby ohledne nedbalosti nemocnych, §patne zachazeni s pacienty a tet pry i nekteti byli bit" okttovatelkami.

Nyni se to vyktfuje a jiste to Opatrovne eili Domovu odpoeinku nedela, zadny pekny dojem a reputaci, te? eloVek kdyt tak nekdy neco pteete anebo slysi co se deje ve svete tak tasne. Minuly tyden jsem slykla neco, co me opravdu ptekvapilo. Ye statu Maryland til elovek se svou starou matkou a najednou matka se ztratila a syn katclemu tekl, te matku dal do Opatrovny daleko od domova a ye statu Virginia. Toto trvalo 18 let a kdyt v linoru syn zemtel ptirozenou smrti tak policie'Oa s pravnfkem patrat do jeho domova po posledni vuli nebot' nebylo tadnych 1Dlizkych ptibuznych a kdyti otevteli na pude zavteny a zalepeny kumbalek tak ptiMi na mumifikovanou mrtvolu jeho matky. Ted' ale policie mysli, te syn tam matku dal a neoznamil jeji smrt protote chtel dostavat jeji Socialni §ek, jelikOz pry' nikdy nemel zamestnani. Otazka ale je, zde matka zemrela ptirozenou smrti a on ji schoval, anebo v hadce ji usmrtil a pak uklidil ji do kumbalku a pobiral 18 rokii jeji pensi. Neco takoveho je k neuveteni, ts e ano? A prece se takove veci deji napotad katiclou Nezapomente, e ná g' Polka festival se bliti nebot' za tti ty-dny je zde a sice 2. a 3. kvetna v Ennis, Tx. Jiz se vse pripravuje na tu slavnost a hled'te se zueastnit, ptatele!

—SPJST--

Pozvanka na v5rrani schilzi eesat. eesat - Sdruteni eeskych exstudentti Texasu — potadá obvyklou vyroeni schuzi v sobotu 25 dubna v 10 hod. dopoledne v SPJST hale 6. 29 (Praha) v Taylor, Texas.

Jelikoti nekteti z etenatu neznaji toto sdruteni anebo nemajf pattiene informace o poslani teto organizace, tak ptikladam par zakladnich faktü o nakm spolku.

Zakladni princip organizace esat a vlastne patet cele jeji existence je zachovani i roz§iteni vyueovani eeS'tiny v Texasu ponevadi toto sdruteni je si Odom°, e pouze vy§kolenim novych generaci Cechoamerieanu znalych eeskeho jazyka zachovame opravdovou tivotnost na:s4 krajanske vetve.

Spolek esat poskytuje pujekami s nfzkymi tiroky finanenf podporu pottebnyrn studentfun nakho puvodu, kteil v ramci svych studif Lief se tei

de§tine a jsou aktivnf v na§f etnicke praci.

Nak organizace ma ptipraveny k vyroeni schazi tiskem vydane ykusne informaeni ptirueky (dvoujazyene) nazvane Spolek byvalych ceskych studenth v Texasu - dejiny, Teel a cil, a hodla do budoucna navazat opravdu intensivni Cinnost. K tomuto ilsill i k pFIbuzne etnicke Cinnosti pottebujeme vice elenstva; naMmi eleny by v prve fade meli byt v§ichni ueitele vyueujici ee§tinu kdekoliv v Texasu. AC Cesat byl v cltivej§ich letech jen sdrutenirn byvalYch eeskych universitnich studentu anebo krajanil s universitnimi diplomy, tak nyni Menem neb Clenkou teto oganizace mute byt -- a me! by /354 — katcly krajan anebo krajanka majici na srdci svuj puvod a udrtenf 'Ceske teei k zachovanf naeho narodnfho dedictvf v Texasu.

Letos ve stejny den 25 dubna odpoledne bude se ye stejne SPJST hale Praha v Taylor konat VIII vgroeni konference eeskych studentu a ueitelu pod zakitou eeskeho universitniho klubu ph universite Texas v Austinu. Studenti maji ptipraven hodnotny program behem ktereho ma tet byt promitan televisni film natoceny lonsky rok na tradicnich cyrilometodejskych oslavach zde v Houstonu.

Sobota 25 dubna je tedy dnem spoleeneho usili dvou sptiznenych organizaci pracujicich k zachovani nakho narodniho dedictvi. Ptijedte tedy podpotit tyto snahy; kattly je vitan!

Jan J. Karas z Houstonu.

Tiskov'yr referent Cesat (Director of Public Relations) —SPJST-

SPJST tad eislo 47. Seaton.

Mile sestry a bratti.

Nak dubnova schuze byla zahajena ptedsedou Alfred Klusdekern ptesne ye 2 hodiny v nedeli odpoledne za dosti dobre deasti Clenü. Povstanim jsme vzdali nest nai vlajce - nosiei vlajek byli bratti David Pechal a Gene Skrabanek. Pak jsme zustali staf a ucitili jsme pamatku bratra Edwina C. Mikesky. Pfejeme zesnulemu klidny spanek a podistale rodine vyslovujeme uptimnou soustrast.

Naystevu jsme meli: Leola Kruse, Mary Fojtaskova, Ann Baluskova, Fred a Wilma French a pan a path' Robert Thompsonovi az z Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Naysteva nas te§ila a prijd'te zase. V§ichni dtednici byli na svych mistech.

Tajemnice Dolores gkrabankova pteeetla zapis z minule sciroze',1iferY byl eleny pkijat tak, jak byl eten. Take pteeetla dopisy a sice: dekovnou kartu od seatonskeho peveckeho sboru za penetni pomoc, dekovnou kartu od rodiny zesnuleho bratra Edwin C. Mikesky a dekovnou kartu od bratra John Jakubec ktery byl v nemocnici zde v Templu, Texas. Byla etena pozvanka od tadu eislo 29.

Taylor, Texas na jejich roeni "May Fete," pozvanka z mesta Temple na jejich "Centennial" oslavu, která se ma potadat v mesici eervnu a pozvanku z mesta Fort Worth, Texas na Sokolsky Slet take v mesici eervnu.

Nemocne eleny jsme meli: sestry Frances Hutkova, Janet Odstrcilova a Paula Baileyova a nak dobra ptitelkyne Matylda Hanusova, ktera je elenka tadu eislo 66. Waco, Texas a bratr L. J. Motl. Pfejeme v§em nemocnym brzke uzdravenf.

Nove eleny jsme ali:

Christopher Allen Mihatsch, Ruth A. slunce, modra obloha, jak jen v Janaeek, Madeline J. Thompsonova Texasu najdete, rozkvetle stromy i Robert H. Thompson III, William kvety v zahradkach - den k pomiloSchime zaeala v 10.45 rano a Andrew Craft, Beverly Gayle ptedsedkyne ptivitala 36 elenek a 9 Meyerova, Bertha T. Fuesselova, a hostu.

Je u nas Margaret Christy, Patricia Janet Vrazelova. Z tadu eislo 47. do tadu eislo 87. Temple Baena Majerova a Teresa Machalic ptestoupil bratr Paul R. Reagan. se sygrn miminkem.

Sestra Skotak ete zapis za neptiVitame Vas vkchny do tadu a tomnou J. Kankrlikovou, ktery byl doufame e pi-ijdete do schtizi. latednici a vybory podali svoje ptijat po male oprave. Vitame dlouho zpravy. Bratr Woodrow Marek podal neptitornne sestry - Anna Kopecky zpravu za Reviznl vybor a bratr Floy Pokladnik, Helen Parma a Charlie Marek za Vybor pro ddrtbu. Lynda Kartous. Panove, jejichz Za DOZOref vgbor podala zpravu spoleenost je vzdy ptijemna byli, sestra. Dolores Skrabankova. Bratr a Frank Mach, Miro Jureik, George sestra Frank a Ruth Jandeek darovali Skotak, Bob Zvolanek, Phil Reames a "hot water heater" do budovy, ktera, Gilbert Kalich.

Sestra I. Pavelka pteeetla svuj se bude moina stavet poblit salu a snad brzo. Dekujeme vam mockrat a "report," dopisy dole Kroutku a dekuje ses tram za pozdravy poslane bylo to od vas velice hezke.

Vedouci mladete sestra Shirley mantelovi v dobe jeho nemoci. kekla Pattersonova podala svoji zpravu, te se zotavuje jen zvolna.

Sestra B. Kalichova te§f nak dekovala vkm za podporu a vgpomoc kdyti se potadala jejich "chili" veeere nemocne posilanim vkusnych (veeirek), ktery se jim velice dobte pohlednic. Tentokrat je to I. Voss, vydafil. Oznamovala,e ná § klub ktery je zpet doma, F. Kankrlfk je v mladete pole 2 zastupce do Taylor, nemocnici, take sestra PolanskY, Texas tad eislo 29. na jejich "May ktera si zlomila bok a Frankie Curry.

Sestra Zvolanek mluvila s panem Fete." ktery se bude potadat v mesici kvetnu. Rad se usnesl darovat Malooly, ktery tekl, ze sestra Martha je doma a chodi s pomoci "walker". katclemu zastupci $35. na vsjpomoc.

Na navrh sestry A. Vlk, Pak meli deti hledani vajiCek a jak rozmlouvalo se o motnem ptijimani se zdalo, bylo jich mnoho a bylo pti za elenky teny, ktere nemluvi eesky, torn hodne legrace.

Bratr Frank Klinkovsky podal staei jen, kdyt je elenka doporuel. zpravu druheho okrsku. Dekoval Budou potivat vyhod elenstvi mimo vkm, kteti jakymkoliv zpilsobem prava volebniho. Navrh byl ptijat.

Kroutiek tedy bude ptijimati teny, vypomohli.

Ptiti schuze se bude potadat 4. ktere maji zajem.

Mr. Reames mluvil o mezinarodnim kvetna "v pondeli veker"; napied budeme poctivat na§e graduanty bazaru na "Thanksgiving Square" o vygg ich gkol, veteie bude v 7 hodin kterem jsme se zminili v minulem Stanky s jidlem budou otevteny a schiize zatne v 8 hodin. Sestry jsou zadane, aby pkinesly "covered- cely den 8. 9. a 10. kvetna. Polka dish," a aby pkinesly dosti jidla pro Festival v Ennis, kona se 2. a 3. kvetna. Czech Club na Military Drive svoji rodinu.

Narozeniny slavili tento mesic ma Polka a valeilc festival v sobotu a v elenove a kteti byli ptitomni: bratti nedeli 25-26 dubna. Bude hudba, Anton Vitek a Bob Thompson a tanec, jidlo a pitf do sytosti. sestry Albina Mikeskova, a Marie Dramaticky klub "HLAHOL" z Pavelkova. Pfejeme yam vesele Houstonu pit ede zahrat eeskou narozeniny. Vy'roei ye spoluilti veselohru "Nenf panstvo jako slavili: bratr William a sestry panstvo" u fadu 84, v kvetnu nebo v Lillian Kosarkovi, bratr Willie a eervnu. Sestra Bartek tada o peeivo sestra Adeline Kohutkovi a bratra a na "bake sale" 11. dubna v Rudolph's sestra Bob Thompsonovi. Bratr a Meat Market.

Bus na Slet nebude vypraven. sestra Frank ghenkikovi slavili svoje 55 lets vy'roti ye spoluiiti 6. Zajistete si dopravu se eleny Sokola.

Dekujeme hostam i elenkam za dubna. Gratulujeme yam v§em!

Dvetni ceny obdrieli sestra ptftomnost a te§fme se na Vas ptate.

S pfanim veselych Velikonoc.

Vlasta Hruskova, a bratr Frank J. Kankrlfkova.

Shenkft •

Schiize skonkila, pak byla svakina a spoleeenska, hodinka.

Na shledanou na pFItI schfizi!

Se sestersky'm pozdravem.

Annie Jakubcova, &slid dopisovatelka —SPJST-

"Hlahol" Ceskit skupina

tadu efslo 88. Houston

—SPJST-

Rad Rozkvet Usk, 172.

Pasadena, Texas 911 vychodni ulice Shaw S upfimnSTm pozdravem od v§ech z Pasadeny, Texas

Milovani krajane, sestry a bratti.

Nak ptati schfue se bude konat 13. kvetna ye sttedu v nai sini SPJST v Pasadena, Texas.

Take posledni sobotu 4. btezna v nakm sale konal se pekny tanec s hudbou Julius Tupa a jeho kapelou.

Sal byl dost ping- a V§ichni se meli velice dobte. Nak dcera, Margie L. Nelmsova byla mile ptekvapena na jeji narozeniny (39 let) ha, ha. Vichni ji pfeji moc tech pekngch mladYch rola' Ojai 5. bicezen. Ale já, Jan T. Mikeska a tena Esther jsme byli dorna; jsme trochu churavl s tou chtipkovou horeekou a nak prsa byla bolava; ve etvrtek 13. jsme jeli k KROU2EK CESKtCH lekaii a dal nom moc medeciny.

2EN V DALLASU. byl oktfovatelem mojf ieny Esther, Nemohlo byti hezefho dne, net ktera bydlela v posteli po etyti dny, etvrtek den na§f schine. Jarnf teple ale uti chodi v nakm dome, aby jf lepe

22 btezna byla uvedena 1. east eeske' historie pod nazvem "Proe jsou Cegi hrdi na svuj vod."

Pro nedostatek easu nebylo mono uvest divadelni hru jak bylo ptedbetne oznameno dopisovatelem, mete prosim na§i omluvu.

Na tadost mnohych jet' shledli prvni east Ceske historie, bud q druha east nejen v &skein, ale i v anglickem jazyce.

Datum bude v eas oznamen.

Z. Nedbalek —SPJST-

14/VESTNfK --15. dubna 1981 bylo neili polehat take moc. Vtelijaka nemoc je zla pro vgechny, ktetf radi delajf potad kolem v domove churavet. Nekdo ma rad kvetiny kolem svetnice.

Take davam vedet, ie jedna sestra ztratila jejiho stleka ve Wallis, Texas v pondelf: Edmund Jurek 91 let a vojfn z prvnf valky; slouiil ye Francii a v Nemecku a jine. Take jeden mladfk zemtel pozranenfm na motocyklu pti Simonton, Texas pod jmenem Stavjena.

Dozvfdam se tei, to v sfni K.C. na ulicf Madden budou mft tanec 11. btezna pti hudbe "Dutchmasters"; starodavnf i mfchanou hudbou hrajf velice pekne a 18. zase budeme mft taneenf zabavu pti hudbe Leroy Matocha z Fayetteville, Texas. Tot' ptijedte k nam se dobte vytaneit; velice pekne hrajf take.

Pri dvetfch budou sestra a bratr

Ueme se eesky .Let Us Study Czech!

Lekce Ttinacti — Lesson No. 13 Accent (stress) and Intonation In this lesson, we will discuss some rules and guides to speaking correct Czech, and using stress and intonation.

1. In Czech, the accent is invariably on the first syllable: — PRA-ce, SKA-kat, 8KO-la.

2. In the case of 3 or more Syllables, there is a secondary accent on the 3rd syllable: PRA-co-VA-ti, VZDE-la-VA-sf, ZA-palo-VA-ti.

3. One syllable prepositions form one single unit with the word following, and are always accented: Do Prahy (doprahy), po valce (povalce).

4. If the preposition consists of only one consonant, v, z, s, k — it

Jozef 0 Evelyn Kimmonovi a ovgem dcera Margie Lee Nelmsova Take tei doufame,ze v tou sobotu se mideme dobte vyta,ncovat, zase budou davane darky za stupenkova efsla. Ptijed'te v gichni k nam 18. btezna. Muzika jest nadherna., my vgichni radi tancujeme, ale ptineste i vase napoje a my jine napoje !name zde.

Poeasf dnes je jasne i trochu chladmi vftr od severozapadu; sluneeko se pekne usmfva nad nami v Houstone a nacre velikonoce jsou za dvetmi; jak to rychle utika ten rok 1981! Kaidy jest zase jeden rok stafif jak to utika rychle. To pro dnes jest to asi vgechno.

9. The outstanding feature of Czech speech is the contrast between long and short vowels, alternating in succession, giving it a rather staccato character.

Example: CES ko slo ven ska RE pub li ka.

Mate dnes MNO ho PRAce? POT-kal jste pana DOKtora?

A-no, pot-ka-vam ho VEL-mi CAS-to 10. Finally, this rule should probably be observed: if you're not sure which syllable is to be accented, don't accent any; this will be better than stressing the wrong one. Don't worry too much about stresses and intonation at this point, but make it a part of each lesson as we move along.

S pozdravem vgem vgude od nas.

S Panem Bohem!

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English dictionary to look up words

must be joined in a single sound with the word following k yam kvam — (not ke vam): V Novem Yorku (not ve Novem Yorku).

5 Before other groups of consonants these prepositions are said in full and accented: VE sttedu, KE mne, SE mnou, ZE gkoly.

6. Prepositions are pronounced in full if the word following begins with the same sound: VE Vfdni, KE kostelu, SE sestrou, ZE zerne. The reason for this is because double consonants are pronounced as single consonants in Czech: (Anna, cenny).

A double vv or double kk are not pronounceable. However, in a word like nej-jemnej gf, the two j's are separated because nej is a superlative prefix. More on superlatives later.

7. Although the accent is always on the first syllable, it does not lengthen a short vowel following it, and we must not yield to the temptation to STRESS long vowels outside the first syllable. The length or shortness of a vowel has no bearing on the stress.

8. Stress is not as strongly marked in Czech as in English, German, or Russian. The intonation (melody of the speech — its "musicalness"), that is, the rise and fall in the pitch of the voice, is not made up from as many tunes and patterns as in the above 3 languages. The voice does not rise to as high a pitch, nor does it fall low as readily as in the above languages. In these respects, the Czech language, may be said to be rather "flat" and monotone in character.

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Sliby Ye slibech bud' opatrny, vernf a svedomitfr. Dite nemajic iadneho jmeni, nemide mnoho slibiti. Jak krastui jest to chvala pro eloveka, kdyi se efka o nem, ie jest vernf a pevn, ye slibech svfch. A elm& takovY mule mnoho dobreho pfisobiti, i jest ptikladem, jeni lasku k pravde, pevnost mysli, Assignment vernost a diiveru lidi k lidem kilem Construct sentences with all Czech sebe rozgituje. words in today's lesson. Use a Czech-

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Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood Friday, Apr. 17 --- Social Sunday, Apr. 19 -Party Friday, Apr. 24,- Social

Lodge No. 13, Dime Box Saturday, Apr. 18 - People's Choice Saturday, Apr. 25 - Roy Robbins & The Availables Sunday, Apr. 26 - Lodge monthly meeting, 1 p.m.; followed by District I meeting, 2 p.m.; free dance, 6-10; music by Fritz Hodde 8t Fabulous Six ***

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

*** Lodge No. 18, Elgin Saturday, Apr. 18 -- Debonaires, 9-1.

Saturday, Apr. 25 -- Henry Tannenberger Sunday, Apr. 26 - Gustafson Anniversary; music by Hilmer Dahl (Public Welcome, 3-7) Saturday, May 2 - Debonaires Saturday, May 9 - Ellinger Combo Sunday, May 17 - Battle Dance: Vrazels vs. Fabulous Six, 4-9 ***

Lodge No. 24, Cyclone Saturday, Apr. 25 - Jerry Haisler & The Melody Five Saturday, May 2 - Hoelscher-Crenan wedding dance; music by Casuals Saturday, May 9 - Horizons Wednesday, May 13 - Regular lodge meeting Saturday, May 16 - Schneider-Miller Wedding Dance; music by Gentres Saturday, May 23 - Hopkins-Skala Wedding Dance; music by Casuals Saturday, May 30 - Hoelscher-Fikes Wedding Dance; music by Casuals (Dress Policy: Must be neatly dressed) ***

Lodge No. 25, Ennis Saturday, Apr. 25 - Melody Masters May 2 & 3 - Ennis Polka Festival; music by Jodie Mikula, Joe Patek, Eric Honza, Wence Shimek Saturday, May 23 - Jodie Mikula Saturday, May 30 - Lonnie Dean ***

Lodge No. 29, Taylor Saturday, Apr. 18 - Debonaires Saturday, Apr. 25 - Czech Club Dance (P/W) Sunday, May 3 - May Fete at 3 p.m.; grand march, 6 p.m.; dance 6-10 p.m., music by The Innovations ***

Lodge No. 35, Elk Saturday, Apr. 18 - Country Drifters Saturday, Apr. 25 - Cherokee Rose ***

Lodge No. 39, Bryan Saturday, May 2 - New Generation (9-1) Lal4AVeigneratMil ***

Lodge No. 47, Seaton Saturday, Apr. 18 - No Dance Tuesday, Apra 21 - Board of Trustees' meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Apr. 25 - Harold Wood Orch. (B/R) Tuesday, A pr. 28 - Choral Practice, 7:30 Saturday, May 2 - Jodie Jay Saturday, May 9 -- Gilbert Kautz (B/R) Saturday, May 16 - SkrabanekKirby wedding; music by Jerry Haisler & The Melody Five Saturday, May 23 -- Woodrow Chervenkas' 40th Anniversary; music

by Vrazel Polka Band Saturday, May 30 - Wence Shimek (Dress Policy: Neatly Dressed) ***

Lodge No. 54, West Saturday, Apr. 18 -- Wedding reception/dance Saturday, Apr. 25 - Warren-Weber wedding dance Monday, Apr. 27 - Deca Banquet ***

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Lodge No. 181, Conroe

Wednesday, Apr. 15 -- Concert Orch. rehearsal, 7:30 Thursday, Apr. 16 - Social Night, 7:15; kitchen open Friday, Apr. 17 -- Nashville Express Saturday, Apr. 18 - Easter Egg Hunt, 2-4; dance, music by Joe Patek, 9-1 Wednesday, Apr. 22 - Concert Orchestra/Choral Group, 7:30 Thursday, Apr. 23 -- Social Night, 7:15; kitchen open Friday, Apr. 24 - Julius Tupa & The Nightshift Saturday, Apr. 25 - Ed Gerlach and His Big Band Sound Wednesday, Apr. 29 -- Concert Orchestra rehearsal, 7:30 Thursday, Apr. 30 -- Social Night, 7:15, kitchen open ***

Friday, Apr. 24 - Lodge meeting at Chuck Kocsis' residence, 1547 Memorial, McDade Estates; call (713) 756-7911/756-4090

Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth Saturday, Apr. 25 -- Dance sponsored by St. Thomas; music by The Czechmates

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

Lodge No. 187, Round Rock Friday, Apr. 17 - Moods Saturday, Apr. 18 - Bert Rivera & The Night Riders Friday, Apr. 24- Al Dean & The All Stars Saturday, Apr. 25 - Debonaires Sunday, Apr. 26 -- Monthly lodge meeting (without covered-dish meal), 2 p.m.; and Leo Majek Dance, from 3 to 7 p.m.

(Dress Code: Reasonable dress required to meet high standards of SPJST; no hats allowed) ***

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Lodge No. 130, Dallas & Sokol Zizka Saturday, Apr. 18 - Jodie Mikula Saturday, Apr. 25 - Harold Strand Saturday, May 9 - Czech Harvesters Sunday, May 10 - Lodge meeting and dinner served after meeting Saturday, May 23 - Bill Kucera s Czech Mates Saturday, May 30 - The Melody Masters

Lodge No. 188, Centerville Saturday, Apr. 18 - Eddie Raven Saturday, Apr. 25 -- American Sun rise ***

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SAN ANTONIO -An organic chemist at the University of Texas here is using a "synthetic handySaturday, Apr. 18 - Jerry Haisler & man" to build a "better chemical The Melody Five mousetrap" for cancer cells at less Saturday, Apra 25 - Country Sensacost and more speedily than present *** tion methods of anti-cancer chemical Saturday, May 2 - Billy Uptmor (No production.

Passes) Lodge No. 142, Houston Dr. Phillip L. Stotter, Associate Saturday, May 9 - Brazos Express Friday, May 1 -- Lodge meeting, 8 Professor in the Division of Earth Saturday, May 16 - Jodie Mikula p.m. and Physical Sciences at the Univer(Wedding) Saturday, May 2 - Free barbecue to sity, is constructing a biochemical Saturday, May 23 - Blacky & CounLodge No. 142 members, from 4 to assembly line to produce a mantry Gentlemen 6 p.m. made variety of "anthracycline" Saturday, May 30 - RVOS Party compounds for treating cancer. His *** (Every Sunday-Game Night, 7 p.m.) research is supported by an Ameri*** can Cancer Society grant.

Two anthracycline agents are Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth Lodge No. 74, Lovelady being structured. These are Sunday, Apr. 19 - Easter picnic at duanomycin and adrianiyciii. Both Saturday, Apr. 18 - George Self & Tirk's farm (Refer to Letter Sec are normally products of mold cells Amarillo Express tion for more information). and their production is time-consumSaturday, Apr. 25 - Texas Stage *** ing and expensive. They are Company effective in treating various types of Saturday, May 2 - Night Time cancer.

Friends Lodge No. 172, Pasadena The two agents were originally Saturday, May ,9 - Madison Express isolated from fermentation Saturday, Apr. 18 Lee . Roy Monday, May 11 - Monthly meeting, products. One, adriamycin, was Matocha 7:30 p.m. derived from a mold found on the Saturday, May 2 - Music Kings Saturday, May 16 - Country Pride shores of the Adriatic Sea. Saturday, May 23 - The Music Mas- Saturday, May 16 - Ray Krenek Now Dr. Stotter is using a ters Saturday, May 30 - Leroy Matocha chemical "handyman" as a handle *** Saturday, May 30 -- The Silvertones for his synthetic agents while under *** construction. When the molecule is Lodge No. 176, Houston completed, the "handyman" is Lodge No. 80, Holland Northwest relieved of his chores. A helper Saturday, Apr. 18 - Casuals Monday, June 29 - Lodge meeting agent used to couple together Saturday, Apr. 25 - Moods at Western Room of Long Point segments of the compound is Saturday, May 2 - Horizons National Bank in Spring Branch removed.

Sunday, May 3 - Lodge meeting, 2 *** The complex procedure involves p.m. two processes - one linking four Saturday, May 9 - Debonaires rings of the molecule together Lodge No. 177, Academy *** and the other, converting the Saturday, Apr. 18 - The Oentres molecule into a three-dimensional Saturday, Apr. 25 - Wilson Art Lodge No. 84, Dallas structure. party Saturday, Apr. 18 -- Czech HarvesIn addition to faster and less ex*** ters pensive production, such a process Sunday, Apr. 26 -- Hosting District for man-made anti-cancer chemicals Lodge No. 180, Burleson III Meeting can also lead to more powerful Saturday, May 16 - Vrazel Polka Saturday, Apr. 18 - Dance; music by agents with less toxic effects on 4, Band Hickory Creek normal cells.

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