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bang treated with an ProikuctiNe, i s t?, zesentatives y. Di€drii % appreciation 1! at the Farm Pac Kitchen Re qaurant in Hallettsville. L to R: Erwin Holy (4). Charles Holy (4), Frankie Vanek (50), Rita Vanek (50), Felix Jurica (63), Eddie Vrana (23), Wm. Berkovsky (63), Emil Morris (148), Joe Hadash (50), Leroy Repka (143), Jerome Hlavaty (153), and William Mareth (1 ,43). lilt photos by Editor)

Czech Modern Pentathlon Team. The Czechoslovakian Team that participated in the competition at San Antonio. L to R: Albin Popp (Host), Jan Bartu, (member of the team), Milos Kadalec, Pepkik Klement and Trainer Pavel Kupka. Jan Bartu placed second as the highest individual in points scored.

(Photo submitted by Bro. D. Netek—Ed.) will be held in Hungary in August of this year. The United States Team placed first at the last champion games, beating out the Russians.

The athletes from Czechoslovakia Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio were Trainer Pavel Kupka, Jan was a very busy place the past Barth, Pepkik Klement and Milan two weeks, where the games of the Kadalec. The boys were entertained Modern Pentathlon were held.

by Mr. and Mrs. Albin Popp, and Mr. There were eighteen countries par and Mrs. Dominic Netek; a superAnother group of productive sales representatives in District VI attending ticipating. The games were held banquet L to R: Joe Nezval (28), Jerome Vasek (184), Alfons Vana (184), Charles here to more-or-less get the athletes dinner was served at the Popp's home. They were also taken to the Bucek (151), Carolyn Bucek (151), Albert Lupik (28), James Bacak (40), Justus get-acquainted with each other prior various stores at the Windsor Park Urbish (28), Annimae Merta (30), Lottie Krutilek (30), and Pauline Kalina (58). to the World Champion Games that Mall, a ride on the river, and many out that District VI has 56 sales other points of interest in our city.

They were very much surprised representatives and 37 SRs to see that we Czechs in Texas still produced in 1980, a total of District VI Director Matt Vanek highlights of his past experience in The SPJST extends its apprecia$1,232,000. Brother Adolf Motal, of practice the Czech customs and tion to the workers who maintain a sales work as a former District VI Victoria Lodge No. 32, was recog- maintain our traditions and culture. steady growth in securing new mem- organizer, when he was appointed nized as the top producer in District I am sure that they had a lot to talk bers into the Society, by sponsoring by Brother Joe Hejny in 1970. The VI during 1980; his sales totaled about when they got back home. Jan Bartu was here for the second time; a social dinner for the productive insurance sales, in that year amounted to $284,000 for the $116,000. sales representatives.

The oldest sales representative, the last time, they were here was at district; in 1971 the sales were (Continued on Page 3) Charles Holy of Hallettsville, was inhosted a delicious meal at the Farm written for $471,590, which was the Pac Kitchen Restaurant in Halletts- highest sales made in the district's troduced as writing up over 500 history; he felt this goal was accom members since he became an ville to approximately seventy plished by putting forth much effort organizer in 1940; he is now 87 years guests the weekend of April 12th: Before the meal entertainment to achieve goals. He further pointed young.

In addition, various committee was performed by Thomas Vanek chairmen were also introduced who and Arthur Lee Zarosky, son and serve between convention to assist nephew of Matt and Henrietta lodges in their certain needs; their Vanek of Victoria. importance need never be underesBrother Vanek presented various timated!

The day before District VI's banquet, Supreme Lodge Vice President Bernie Gebala and his wife, Evelyn, had a previous commitment in District VII. They attended another Sales RepresentaTop producing sales representative tives' Banquet in Beeville, where he, Adolf Motal of Lodge No. 32 likewise, made award presentations (center) is holding a special gift to the deserving sales force. awarded him in District VI at the Our hats are off to District VI for SR's Banquet. District VI Director achieving their goal in the past year, Matt Vanek (left) hosted the event, and may 1981 serve as another and SL Vice President Bernie These two youngsters provided fine banner year.

Gebala (right) gave all the entertainment before the meal. L to Our sincere thanks to Director attending SR's recognition and IL: Thomas Vanek and his cousin Matt Vanek and all others who presented them with a token of Arthur Lee Zarosky, both from helped, in making the weekend at appreciation on behalf of the Victoria.

District VI a most enjoyable affair.

SPJST.

San Antonio Hosts Modern Pentathlon

District VI Recognizes Sales Representatives

NOTICE!

SPJST Secretary Directory On Pages 8 & 9 In This Issue.

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honorable as well as a more important position than any man in it. The mother is the one supreme asset of national life; she is more important by far than the successful statesman, or businessman, or artist, or scientist. *OO

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MOTHERS What a wonderful thing Is a mother!

Other folks can love you, But only your mother understands; She works for you — Looks after you — Loves you, forgives you — Anything you may do; And then the only thing Bad she ever does do — Is to die and leave you.

B. Von Hutton **

If we delve further back we discover that Mother's Day is a festival that goes back all the way to ancient Greece, where formal mother-worship with ceremonies to Cybele or Rhea, known to pious as "The Great Mother of the Gods," were performed on the "Ides of March" throughout all Asia Minor.

It was a long time ago that mother began to get her due to see from these facts assembled from past history. The Congress of the United States established the second Sunday in May (8 May 1914) as the date for "public expression of our love and reverence for the mothers." *** Mother's Day was established so that all of us might realize the full meaning and significance of motherhood and give it the love, respect and reverence which it deserves. It was intended to bring to mothers the joy and gratitude which rightfully belongs to them. For ages they have endured suffering and sorrow, in order to promote and preserve life, and save liberty and the language they learned to speak.

Words are futile in expressing gratitude. The deeds and lives of children manifest the love they have for their mother. If children are in a place distant from the home of the parents, they should be urged to write to their mother. If they have lost their mother through death, they should decorate the mother's grave with flowers. If they are blessed with a mother who is still living, they should present her with flowers and gifts to show their gratitude. They should also visit her and show their appreciation and love.

LET'S MAKE THE SECOND SUNDAY IN MAY A REAL HOLIDAY FOR OUR MOTHERS! *** A tribute to Mothers. When all is said, it is the mother, and the mother only, who is a better citizen than the soldier who fights for his country. The successful mother, the mother who does her part in rearing and training the boys and girls right who are to be the men and women of the next generation, is of greater use to the community, and occupies, if she only would realize it,- a more

The XXIII SPJST Convention in June, 1980, held in San Antonio, passed on and adopted a motion that the SL officers and editor would be given two weeks of vacation each year and that our SPJST Society would print only 50 issues of Vestnik each year.

THEREFORE TAKE NOTICE. By mutual agreement of the publisher, editor and our Supreme Lodge there will be NO Vestnik issued dated July 1st and August 26th. Please keep this in mind in planning, your correspondence!

In this issue we are publishing the SPJST Directory of District and Lodge Secretaries; you may wish to keep this issue, definitely, for your information and future use; it was supplied to us by SL SecretaryTreasurer Leonard Mikeska per direction of our By-Laws. *** Sunday, April 26 we attended the District III Spring meeting hosted

by Lodge Pokrok Dallas No. 84, Dallas. It was a nice day and Lodge No. 84, as usual, proved to be good hosts. It was an enjoyable meeting, however, it could have been better attended, and more lodges could have been represented. Probably, the outdoors and lakes caused a large part of this.

After the adjournment of the meeting, we stopped by the Catholic Czech Club for their annual Czech 2day affair; there were many present in their Czech costumes and quite a few came from the District III meeting after it was over.

We were glad to be able to meet many of those present, especially Andy and Millie Mlenar from Oklahoma who attend every Czech occasion, especially in Central Texas.

Attention Members In Fort Worth/ Dallas Area The dancers in their Czech costumes who were filmed by Bobbie Wygant from KXAS-TV, Channel 5, at the Math Sladky Dance April 3rd at National Hall in Fort Worth, sponsored by Lodge No. 92 Youth Club, will be televised Friday, May 8 at 6 p.m. on Channel 5.

REUNION Toman-JanikTymel Reunion The Toman, Janik and Tymel families will hold their reunion Sunday, May 17, 1981 at the American Legion Hall in Wharton, Texas. Each family will pay $3 for the use of the facilities and bring a covered-dish for two meals. Be sure and come to spend the day with us.

Frank Tymel

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SAN ANTONIO — (Continued from Page 1) the championship games in 1977, (then his father was the coach). We all enjoyed their company very much, and we hope that we will be able to get-together with them some time soon, again.

The United States Team placed first: Robert Nieman placed first as an individual, and Jan Bartu from Czechoslovakia placed second. The Czech team placed sixth. (Photo and article submitted by Dominic Netek)

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Joe Liles NEW SALES REPRESENTATIVE Joe W. Liles has recently been appointed as a Sales Representative for Lodge No. 80 in Holland. Joe has been a member of the SPJST for 19 years. Mr. Liles has been trained in helping you or your family with your insurance needs. If you live in the Holland area, give him a call at 817657-2488 and he will be happy to be of assistance to you.

Fraternally, Bernard M. Gebala Vice President -SPJST--

of Lodge No. 88 Memorial Fund Contribution

Dear Members: Receipt of a contribution of $10 to the Memorial Fund in memory of Brother Joe Bravenec from Mrs. Annie Vala and Frances E. Vala is gratefully acknowledged.

Fraternally, Harriette Allison

San Antonio Lodge Reports On Meeting/ Plans Trip

Minutes of Lodge No. 88, Houston April 13th, 1981 Meeting

President Holeman and First Vice President Larry Pflughaupt appointed Brother Homer Alexander as Entertainment Chair- • man. Brother Alexander gracefully accepted and stated he considered this appointment to be an honor.

With 129 members present, "Happy Birthday" was sung to members having birthday and a list of anniversaries was read. Door prize winners were Brothers Henry Kite, Bill Holezek and Sisters Ruth Martinek and Irene Lewis special Liberty Savings prize winner.

Our next monthly meeting will be May 11th, 1981 at 7:30 with supper before the meeting at 6 p.m.

Fraternally, Clara Broz, Secretary

Dear Members and Friends: The regular monthly meeting of Our April meeting was called to Lodge No. 133 was held at the hall, order

by President Holeman at 7:30 1505 S. Gevers Street, San Antonio, p.m.

Flag Bearer Lynn Pflughaupt Texas. presented the colors and led the The meeting convened at 2:05 members in the Pledge of Allegp.m., with the president leading the membership in the Pledge of iance, after which, the members Allegiance; also a moment of silence stood in memory and tribute to was held for the deceased members deceased members Brothers Joe T. of our lodge, especially, remem- Bravenec, Norval C. Crossman, John bering Sister Theresa Falbo who Fredo, John P. Gooding, Monor B. Rister, Cyril L. Stavinoha and passed away a few weeks ago.

All officers were present. Sisters Sophie Hempel and Angelia Secretary Netek read the minutes of Repka.

Guest speaker Roy Henley from the last meeting; they were -SPSJT approved as read, also, the the Houston Police Department treasurer's report by Sister Viola spoke on "Crime Prevention for the Mazac was accepted as read. There Homeowner" and showed slides on were reports by the entertainment "Key to Home Security".

Our visitors for the meeting were chairman also by the social chairman; they were all accepted as Dorothy Swiech and Ruth Watkins.

The minutes of the April meeting read.

President Matula mentioned that were read and approved with one Dear Members and Friends: he recently attended the Publication addition. The secretary then read Due to the lovely spring day, our Committee meeting at the Supreme the correspondence and a list of 28 Ladies' Circle had a very nice attenLodge, but that there were no com- application for insurance and one dance. Several of our members who plaints registered. The members social member which were have been missing because of illness highly approved the new type of the approved.

All insurance and financial and others who have been out-ofVestnik, and highly mentioned aptown were welcomed back. proval of the heading of each article reports were read and approved.

Our meeting opened with our Youth Leader Joyce Mynar in the Vestnik. We feel that our President Julia Dueser introducing announced the sale of cakes, dyed editor is doing a fine job. our guest from the Lone Star Gas A report on the past District VII eggs and nachos at the next Thurs- Co., Mrs. Patrice Grieggs, who meeting was given by Sister day night social, PAD 5/30/81, YAD lectured on a "Dash of Spice"; afterMarcella Kleprlik. It was a very con- 6/28/81 and the egg hunt for lodge wards, a game was played by our structive meeting according to her youth 4/18/81 at 2 p.m. She then members on who could guess the report, but there was one reported attending the Youth most spices from numbered bottles. suggestion that she did make, and Seminar at Val Verde on April 3, 4 First and second prizes were won by all the members agreed. District VII and 5.

Brother Tim Kostom described Bessie Prochaska and Julia Dueser. is missing on publicity that should Lillie McMillian had an eye pertain to the district. We do have the History Book would be 6" x operation at the Plaza Hospital, and a lot of activity in our district, but, 3/4" thick, with 200 pages with Steve Matusevich had a slight heart yet, you do not hear about it. The pictures and would start obtaining attack; however, he was released members in Lodge No. 133 feel that prices for the printing.

Brother Homer Alexander of the from the St. Joseph's Hospital this we are being short-changed in that Entertainment Committee asked past Saturday. category. Although this is a District We were saddened by the news of everyone to come out and listen to VII matter, we would like to recomthe death of Richard Hubenak, Jr., the different styles of bands playing mend that the officers of District VII son of Mary and Richard Hubenak. and added Brothers Alvin Raymond, look into this matter, and give the Joe Knapick and Gus Urbanovsky as We wish to extend our most sincere responsibility to someone who those helping to keep the ballroom sympathy to his family. would make sure that all of our floor in top shape.

Ann Polk is spending two weeks activities are reported in the with her daughter and family in Sister Pearl Hanka expressed Vestnik.

Walnut Hill, California. how proud she was of the Birthday A letter was received from the Club; they were now serving 90 to Esta Bell Hubenak substituted for National Sokol Slet Committee, in -her son, Gordon Lee, leader of our 100 at their luncheons compared to securing an ad in their brochure. It youth group, at the Val Verde camp, was voted on that we take a $40 ad 70 to 80. She reported receiving a a retreat for youth club leaders at check from Mrs. Kling for $50 in on behalf of Lodge No. 133. We Waco, Texas. Inez Krivanek, accomhonor of her mother, Sophie support this type of activity very panied her and it was reported that Hempel. much, and we hope and wish them a Board Chairman Karl Lindemann it was a huge success. very successful Sokol Slet. This is a Attention Members: don't forget reported on the Board of Trustees tradition that we carry on from our approving a donation of $50. to our trip May 14th to the Botanic and forefathers, and, unfortunately, is no Harris County Emergency Corp. and Japanese Gardens.

Some may wish longer carried under that name in $35. to the Texas March of Dimes. to meet at the hall at 9:30 a.m. and CSSR. They also approved a one-half page pool cars; others may wish to go on to the Botanic Garden and meet at ad to be put in the American Sokol A Reminder to Lodge No. 133 Convention Program Book. the Shelter by 10 a.m. We will have Members: Sister Mary Kosut, Sunshine lunch at the Colonial Restaurant; The bus will leave at 7 a.m. sharp Chairman, reported 760 hours and also, May 20th, be at the National from Central Park Shopping Center, $725. as charity work for the month.

Hall by 7:30 a.m. because the bus north of Sears Roebuck. It will District V President Tillie Helmwill leave at 8 o'clock for Glen Rose, return at 7 p.m. on the same day. We Texas, for a tour of Comanche Peak camp announced the Board of still have a few vacancies on the bus, Station.

Trustees approving to have the so you members who are interested The hosts and hostesses for the District V fall meeting at Lodge 88 and have not signed up; please do June meeting are Elizabeth and Joe the 2nd Sunday in October. call D. Netek at 532-3916 or Emil Gregory, Agnes and Joe Merlick, Sister Evelyn Vornsand announ Matula at 333-7460. The deadline for Anna and Henry Langer, Sunshine ced the Choral Club to perform at reservations is May. 13th. We Synek. haven't heard from Sister Konecny, the Rosenberg Festival in May.. Easley, Clara Cohen and Ann and also Brother Sliva, so please Brother A. J. Stayton announced the call; also don't forget the youth; I am official opening of the swimming Fraternally, sure that some of them would like to pool to be 5/30/81.

Flora Koci Reported sick were Sisters Lillian go.

Reporter Kruse, Mary Quider, Gladys Drawe, Fraternally, Annie May Flukenger, Marie Dominic Netek -SPJSTStayton and Beverly Burford.

Secretary

Ladies' Circle, Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth

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Fort Worth Lodge No. 154 Meettug IVI y 10th, 5 p. ear Members and Friends: Just a reminder of the change of time to 5 .m. on our next meeting, Sunday, May 10th. 'e had a good rain on Saturday e our Picnic, but ilay none,' e a beautiful . L aeryonc d time and we all enjoyed having brother Judy our editor, and Sister Maxine Sefcik A aeAcious at to join us; also from Illinois, Tony thn Hoy Alhc a a Alholm, his wife, Kathy and sons, Matt and Danny, who were visiting with their parents, Brother and Sister Roy and Lydia Alholm.

The egg hunt winners in the younger age group were 1st Tressie Sanders, 2nd Melissa Hubenak, 3rd Josh Milan, 4th Eugene Tesar. The next group included: 1st Stacie Snodgrass, 2rd Traci Gage, 3rd Julie Hopkins, 4th Bobby Worley.

Chris Peaton found the special egg donated by Sister Merle Bailey.

The egg-toss young group were s games tha, • a Sister Rose Steinma Danny Alholm and Blaine Mason; in nary wen. the mixed couples were C. L. and Patti Gage.

The beer hunt for the men quite exciting.

Thank you Brother Joe Kozel for the accordian music, the song fest was enjoyed very much.

We extend a special thank you to Roy and Lydia Alholm for al:awing this wonderful occasion to happen.

Several of us attended the were District III meeting at Lodge No. 84. rth y SPJST Lodge Na The hospitality and food were lining up for the ' enjoyed by all. We were sorry to hear that Sisters Matilda Hanus and Agnes Mazanec were both under the I weather, but we all wish them a =needy recovery. Following the meeting we went to the KJT Fest and had a wonderful time We seldom get a day off, so we made the best of: it Sister Agnes Chandler and Leon had a wonderful vacation, traveling in their motor home to Santa Rosa and Albuquerque, New Mexico, Flagstaff, Arizona, then to Death Valley, California, Hoover Dam and on to Las Vegas.

We want to wish a speedy, recovery to Alfonse Tesar who had surgery and C. L. Gage who is undergoing tests. They are the husbands of Sisters Leona Tesar and Patti Mason Gage and to Brother Ray Johnson who was ordered for a 2-week bed rest. Get well soon!

We extend our sincere sympathy Addition al entertainment was proN idcd by Joe Kozel of Fort Worth on the to Sister Mable Statch and family on accordion (to your right) while Sister Steinman (by the PA system) helped sing the loss of her mother, Sister Jessie R are Roy Alholm, host of the afternoon's annual a few Czech songs. L to M. Dodson. event, and Frank Tesar are enjoying the entertainment.

Remember our dance, May 23, with Jerry Smithey and Union Valley Express.

"Happy Mother's Day!" So until ... Keep Smiling.

Fraternally, Mary Pavey 17:7 11

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News From Lodge No. 88, Houston

The cameraman found these ladies relaxing in the shade on the beautiful property Easter Sunday weekend. L to R are Lydia Alholm, hostess; her mother, Mrs. Anton Tirk, Maxine Sekik, and Mrs. Frank Tesar.

First of all, I wish to correct my mistake in announcing the opening of our swimming pool: it is not May 3rd, but May 23rd. Please remember May 23rd.

The Friday night dance, with music by Julius Tupa and his Night-

shift, was hosted by Henry Knapick in charge and, Doris, his wife at this side helped by Bob and Margaret Allbritton.

Saturday night, with Ed Gerlach was not a sellout, but the guests enjoyed the evening; in charge were Brother Herbert Huber with his wife, Gazela, present and also Ben and Mildred Schulte, Charles and Anna ell Veit and, of course, the Entertainment Chairman Homer Alexander and wife, Rita. The ladies wore beautiful evening gowns to match the gala evening.

Again, we parted with one of our sisters of long-standing Sophie Mary (Matela) Burks passed away Thursday, April 23, 1981, at the age of 66 years. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 25, at Earthman Funeral Bellaire Chapel at 10 a.m., with Pastor Bryan Sullivan officiating. Interment was in Brookside Memorial Park.

Survivors are: daughter, Betty and son-in-law, Wilbur Gascamp; two brothers, Joseph Matela and Frank Matela, all of Houston; and numerous nieces and nephews. We express our heartfelt sympathy to the family of Sister Sophie Mary Burks. May she rest in peace.

Brother Gus Gerlich, after a oneweek confinement in the Northwest Memorial Hospital undergoing surgery, is at home recuperating and doing just fine.

After 30 days, Arnold and Naomi Spencer, are relaxing and happy to be home after their extended cruise.

In Galveston, March 16, they boarded the Stella Soloris, luxury liner to sail to Athens, Greece. This ship makes about nine cruises in the Caribbean beginning about December 16th, then returned to its port in Greece for cruises through the Greek Islands. From Galveston they headed for Miami, after few hours, on to Nassau, from there to Funchal, Madiera (island possession of Portugal); next port Casablanca on the northwest coast of Africa, on through the straits of Gibralter to Malaga, Spain and on to Monte Carlo for an extended stay. From there they took off for the port of Rome.

About 14 buses were filled with passengers from the ship to visit the Eternal City where they spent the entire day with a brief stop at the Isle of Capri before heading for Messina, Sicily, then the Island of Kalakolon where the first Olympics were held and visited the ruins caused by an earthquake in the year 400 A.D.; this impressive site has never been, rebuilt. From here they sailed to Piraeus, Greece and there scheduled another seven-day cruise on the same ship and same cabins and departed for the Greek Islands and on to Cairo, Egypt, Israel and the Holy Land. Cyprus and Turkey completed their cruise of 28 days when they left the ship and boarded a train for Basel, Switzerland.

Another cruise was planned down the Rhine River from Basel to Rotterdam, Holland but, by this time, they decided to have enough cruising and cancelled the remainder of their plans and rested up in Basel before flying to Amsterdam to board a plane for the good USA in Houston, Texas, and here they will remain a while before venturing out again. Oh! I am anxious to see the picture with Naomi riding a camel.

Gene and Marian Simmons of Corpus Christi drove in to pick up

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their two sons, iutch and Chip, visiting with grandmother Hilda Krpec and great-grandmother Anna Svestka, both went back to Corpus Christi to spend one week with Gene and Marian. While there, they will visit at Lodge No. 79, Corpus Christi. Marian Simmons is Hilda Krpec's daughter.

Usually George Kadera flies home to McKinney over the weekend, but, this time, Elsie surprised her parents, Frank and Frances Dvorak, and winged in over the weekend; also spent some time with George's parents, Steve and Ledi Kadera. It was nice to see Elsie so chipper and jolly after her surgery.

The weather for our Clean-up Day, Saturday, April 25th turned out to be very pleasant; a lot of work has been accomplished with the handful of members present, some came as early as 7:30 a.m. and everyone hustled around cleaning and polishing, sweeping and mopping. Of course, the outside also had several workers. Brother John Hilsher arranged for the noon meal and a good one: fried chicken, cornon-the-cob, cole slaw, rice and two kinds of bread and refreshments.

The few being there, did a great job.

It might have been that it was a Saturday and some had to work, I am sure Sunday would have been much better. Hats off to the ones who lend a hand!

Fraternally, Frances Olexa

Service Awards: These four ladies were recently awarded Certificates of Appreciation by the Texas Department of Health for eight years of volunteer service at the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home. Left to right are: Lenona Stern, Frances Maresh, Christina Mohel, and Vlasta Stasny. In addition to the certificates the ladies were each given a custom-made cobweb mop.

Standing behind the ladle ," are Iledwig Braun, Activity Director Consultant and Pauline koNar. Actin it) Director.

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Pasadena Lodge Plans Covered Dish Meal/Dance

To celebrate Valentine's Day we had a special treat and that was a guessing contest. Our activity director, Pauline Kovar, filled two plastic quart jars, one with pinto beans and the other with colorful M & M candies. Each resident had a chance to guess the amount. The winners were presented with a Valentine candy heart. Mrs. Augustine Winkler had the closest guess of the women and received a pink Valentine heart. Frank Grieger was the winner of the men's division and received a red candy heart. A Valentine party with decorated cupcakes and punch was enjoyed by all the residents.

Dear Members and Friends: Our April 8th monthly meeting was called to order by President Victor Peter in Czech, and, in English, by 1st Vice President Albert Risinger.

2nd Vice President led the Pledge of Allegiance. All members remained standing for a moment of silence for our departed members.

All officers were present for roll call.

Secretary Vlasta Machann read the minutes from the March meeting and they were approved as read.

Other reports were also given.

Our Saturday night dance was S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home hosted by Hurb and Evelyn Kimmon No. 1 and Albert and Tammie Risinger with music by Julius Tupa Band; Fraternal Home For The everyone had a good time.

Aged Hosting the Lee Roy Matocha April 22, 1981 Dance April 18 were Jim and Joyce Dear Mr. Sefcik: Kimmon; there was a good attenEnclosed is a photo of our 1981 dance and all seemed to be enjoying King and Queen of our Spring themselves.

Festival held on April 14.

Lodge No. 172 will have its Spring A program was planned for the covered-dish meal and dance May 15, at 7 p.m.; that will be on a Friday royalty and the residents who night. Bring a covered-dish (enough modeled their Easter outfits were: for you and your guest(s) ); the dance Albina Zamorsky, Augustine will be free. A covered-dish of meat Winkler, Mary Stiborik, Rose and vegetable or a meat and sweet Goerig, Mary Volcik, Frances will be greatly appreciated. The Kasper, and Hulda Luke. Thirty music for the dance will be provided young children from the Seventh by "Dan 'n the Boys." We hope to Street Day Care Center ranging in see all our members and their guests age from 2 years to 6 years modeled their Easter wardrobe and were a and friends. very special delight to all who The next regular meeting will be attended.

May 13 at 7:30 p.m., at 911 East Refreshments of cookies and Shaw in Pasadena. Take pride; we punch were served. do in District V. Yours truly, Fraternally, S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. I Margie Lee Nelms Frances Schwenker, Adm. 2nd VP/Reporter

Queen Esther McMakin and King Walter Wolf were crowned by Calvin Janak, the son of last year's king and a local businessman.

A photo of one of our residents who modeled, Mrs. Mary Stiborik.

S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 1 Fraternal Home For The Aged Dear S.P.J.S.T. Members and Friends: Enclosed is a list of donations to the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. I, in Taylor, Texas from July 25, 1980 to April 21, 1981.

In memory of Mrs. Lydia Tesmer —Mrs. Annie Troubil — $5.

In memory of Mr. Charles Goerig — Mrs. Annie Troubil — $5.; Mrs. Isedall Mucha — $5.; Mr. : Mrs. Ted Wittliff — $5.; Mr. & Mrs. Quinton Swenson — $10.; Della J. Thiel — $10.; Mrs. F. J. Konakovsky — $5.; and Edwin & Gertie Janota — $5.

In memory of Mrs. Sophie Retchek and Mr. Frank Henzen — Officers & members Lodge No. 84 — $40.

In memory of Mrs. Lynn (Iva) Bartlett — Mr. & Mrs. Ben Braun — $5.; Ella & Tina Yeager — $10.; and Mr. & Mrs. Julius Vittek — $3.

In memory of Mr. Ernest Stauffer

-- Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Tiemann & Curtis — $5.

In memory of Mrs. Tracy Zrubek —Mrs. Albina Zamorsky — $5.

In memory of Mrs. Albino. Shiller —Officers & Members Lodge No. 48 —$10.

In memory of Agnes Hemzal — ifficers & Members Lodge No. 130 — $10.

In memory of Mr. John Rejcek — Sid & Justine Pokladnik -- $20.

In memory of Mr. Val Fillip — Officers & Members Lodge No. 160 —$10.

In memory of Mrs. Josephine Manda — Mr. "& Mrs. Dan Kaspar — $5.

In memory of Mr. & Mrs. Joe Gaidusek — Mr. & Mrs. Otto Hanus — $10.

In memory of Barbara Ridgley Sandel — Officers & Members Lodge Pokrok No. 84 — $15.

In memory of James A. McCrorey —Mrs. Annie Troubil — $5.

In memory of Agnes Hrncir Mr. & Mrs. V. Janak $10.

In memory of Frances Kubicek — Mrs. Annie Troubil — $5.

In memory of Sylvester Portier — Mr. & Mrs. W. R. Naquin — $10.

In memory of Albert Joseph Bristik — Mr. & Mrs. Rueben Kotrla —$10.

Mr. Frank Brown, donated a walker.

Phyllis Schroder donated puzzles for the residents.

Mrs. Bernice Ellis donated magazines.

Mrs. Elsie Hafernik donated quilt scraps and dresses.

Mrs. Mary John made 9 bibs for the residents.

Snook SPJST Youth Club made a donation of $2.

Slavonic Mutual Fire Insurance Assoc. made a $125. donation.

Senior Members of Lodge Praha No. 29 donated cookies for Christmas. They are:

Sophie Kovar Annie Mucha Christina Mohel Vlasta & Ruben Bryan Edith & Eddie Shiller Albina Valenta Mary Kropp Lenona Stern Lena Rieger Edna Hunks Lydia Jansen Vlasta Stasny Elsie Kaiser Lorenz Rieger Julia Labay Cornelia Benad Jennie Cervenka Clara Mikus John & Emmaree Kovar Minnie Pokorny Gladys Tindall Lillie Krueger Mary Kolinek Frances Tallas Frances Kincl Lillian Ochs Vlasta Rozacky Fannie B. McLaughlin Edwin & Kathy Adamek Youth Club of Lodge No. 130 Dallas made stained glass Christmas pictures.

SPJST Youth Club Lodge No. 117 donated cookies and wrapped Christmas gifts.

Mrs. John Simcik, Waco donated decorated cookies.

SPJST Lodge No. 66 Cheer Committee made and donated 10 dozen kolaches and 1 case each of apples,

6/VESTNIK — Wednesday, May 6, 1981 oranges, and bananas.

Taylor Floral Co. sent a poinsettia plant.

Officers & Members Lodge No. 155 made a $25. donation.

SVPS Lodge No. 30, Corpus Christi, made a $50. donation.

SPJST Lodge No. 29 Youth Club donated fruit and candy.

Mrs. C. W. Sponberg donated a box of oranges.

Mrs. Carrie Horelica made a $10. donation.

Doris and Ted Westerman sent a poinsettia plant.

Catholic Daughters of St. Mary's Catholic Church made and donated 12 bibs.

Mrs. Gene Liles made cookies for the resident's Christmas Party.

Mr. .& Mrs. Melvin Pfennig sent a poinsettia plant.

SPJST Youth Club and Leaders of Lodge No. 66 made a $15. donation.

Mr. & Mrs. A. A. Lesikar made a $25. donation.

Slavonic Mutual Fire Insurance Asso. Chapter 1 Houston made a $110. donation.

The Choir of the A.M.E. Church donated a plaque.

Mrs. Irene Marek donated several issues of "Portals of Prayer".

Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church Mission Society made bibs for the residents.

SPJST Lodge No. 29 Youth Club brought kleenex for the residents.

District III Youth Club made a $150. donation.

Mr. Helmut W. Kasiske, Houston made a $200. donation.

Ladies Circle SPJST Lodge No. 92 made a $25. donation.

Thrall FHA girls made 72 cupcakes for the resident's Valentine Party.

SPJST Lodge No. 74 made a $50. donation.

The members of the Lund Church made handy pocket holders to be placed on wheelchairs and walkers to hold miscellaneous items.

Every month the members of the Youth Club of SPJST Lodge No. 17 New Tabor make a $5. donation.

Members of the First Christian Church brought Easter candy for the residents.

Lodge No. 117 SPJST Youth Club baked cookies for the residents.

In memory of Frank Pokladnik — Mr. .& Mrs. Ben Jarma — $5.

In memory of Mrs. Frances Kubicek -- Mr. & Mrs. Dan Kaspar, Danny and Linda Kaspar $5.

We sincerely appreciate our many friends and the thoughtfulness you shower upon us. We hope all of you had a wonderful Easter. The blessed message "He is Risen" fills our hearts with overflowing joy. We welcome your visits at any time.

Sincerely, S.F'.J.S.T. Rest Home No. I Frances Schwenker Administrator

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From Mid-Cities Lodge No. 183 News

(Next Meeting May 17.)

Dear Members: Our monthly meeting was held Sunday afternoon, April 12th.

President B. J. Hlavaty called the meeting to order and asked Nancy Hlavaty to lead the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.

All officers were present and on time for roll call.

Secretary Patricia Sill read the minutes from the March meeting.

These were approved as read.

Inez Greenlees gave her treasury report for the months of February and March.

Financial Secretary Daniel Roznovsky reported no new members.

Director Sid Pokladnik was present for our meeting and it was his first visit to our lodge hall. Sid was impressed with the appearance and all the improvements we had made.

I would like to thank Sid for his timely visit, comments, advice and most of all for the kind words of encouragement at a time when things were looking rather bleak.

Lambert Pustejovsky will be managing the bar and kitchen and the supplies needed to operate each of these.

Daniel Roznovsky was nominated to book the bands and handle arrangements during the lodge dances. The dance ads will be handled by Patricia Sill.

Bob Morrison and Phil Boyle will take care of game time arrangements and I will handle the accounting for the games. Game times are Sundays beginning at 2 p.m. and again Thursday nights starting at 7:30 p.m. All patrons must be at least 18 years of age. Come visit our lodge and enjoy yourselves.

The next scheduled lodge dance will be Saturday, May 9, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; music provided by Henry Rejcek and his Polka Band from Ennis, Texas.

The lodge meeting for May will be held one week later Sunday, May 17, at 6:30 p.m. Please mark your calen dars.

Members from Lodge No. 183 who attended the District III meeting held Sunday, April 26 at Lodge No. 84 in Dallas included B. J. and Betty Hlavaty, Inez Greenlees and Mary Ann Roznovsky. Only nine lodges, out of 19, were represented at this meeting.

Everyone is invited to attend our dance May 9th.

Fraternally, Betty Hlavaty Reporter --SPJST--

Lodge No. 187, Round Rock Meeting May 17 Dear Members and Friends: Our April meeting was attended by 40 members who were all invited to attend the Leo Majak dance which immediately followed our business meeting.

President Oman called the meeting to order and led the Pledge to the Flag. Following reading of minutes, special guests from the Seaton Lodge No 47, Brother and Sister Willie Kohutek were introduced. We enjoyed having you as our guests.

Treasurer Sharon Holman gave a report and passed out current accounts payable list and balance sheet. Other reports were from Bingo chairman, May Fete chairman, youth leaders and financial secretary. Brother Albert Schroeder was recognized and thanked for building steps for the May Fete. We certainly do

appreciate your help with this. The following members were accepted: Harvey, Katheryn and Shane Mikulencak; John, Barbara, Brandi and Casey Bunce; Rodney, Brenda and Vernon Eschberger; John and Theresa Manbeck; Charles, Diana, Erik and Heather Branham; Glenda Morgan; Ernest, Karen, Mary and Alan Motloch; and James Dunham.

Homer and Elinor Jefferson as Social members. Transfers were: Ronald, Sandra and Kevin Hurta.

The $25. door prize was not given away because Brother Henry Hasselfield was not present. Next month it will be $30. The drawing of the two courtesy tickets was won by Brother Max Leschber.

Our next monthly meeting will be May 17 at 4 p.m. and a covered dish supper will be served. Looking forward to seeing all of you.

Fraternally, Ruble Volek Secretary

Stites, 2 walks; Kerry Goad, a single; Jerry Zabojnik, a single and a walk.

We played again at 5 p.m. against Schmitz of Denton and we won the game by a score of 2 to 1. Lionel Schulz was the winning pitcher, allowing 4 hits, no walks and struck out 9 batters in another fine pitching performance.

Leading the team offensively were Joe Harasta with a single; Kerry Goad, a single; Jerry Zabojnik, a single; Paul Bartos, a single; Albin Vrana, a walk; Danny Yates, a walk; Tom Stites, a sacrifice; Don Lennox, a walk.

We had a picnic before the game and a lot of good food was enjoyed and devoured by the team members, wives and our fans present.

Game No. 4 was played at 8 p.m.

Saturday night against Texas Turf of Fort Worth and we finally lost in the 8th inning by a score of 6 to 5. I believe this team came in second for the tournament. They had a very good team and our team also played well.

Tommy Yates was the losing -SPJSTpitcher, however, he pitched a fine game to the end, allowing 10 hits, 5 Benefit walks and 4 strikeouts.

Offensively, we had a fine effort; Tom Stites, Jerry Zabojnik and Don Lennox, each had a single and a double, Kerry Goad, 2 singles and a sacrifice and Dan Palm had a single.

We played our regular League Dear Brothers and Sisters: Game No. 2 Tuesday night, April 14 Another softball season has against Drover Restaurant and we started, our 28th consecutive season won by a score of 6 to 5. Lionel of play in the Dallas City Commer- Schulz pitched 5 innings, allowing 4 cial League Fast Pitch in the City hits, 2 walks and 1 strikeout. Tommy Major League.

Yates hurled one inning, allowed no We opened play Wednesday hits, one strikeout and was the night, April 8 with our first league winning pitcher. game against Custom Home Leading the team offensively Builders. In a well-played, close were Tom Stites with a homerun, a game, we won by a score of 2 to 1 by triple and a single, Kerry Goad with scoring the winning run in the 8th a double and a single, Don Jarma inning in an extra inning game. with a single and a sacrifice, Paul Tommy Yates hurled the first 4 Bartos with a single, Joe Harasta innings allowing 1 unearned run, 1 with a sacrifice and a walk, Danny hit, 1 walk and 4 strikeouts and Yates and Tommy Yates, both got Lionel Schulz hurled the last 4 on base via walks. innings allowing no runs, no hits, no We played League Game No. 3 walks and was credited with the Tuesday night, April 21 and we lost win. to Billy Purdue by a score of 3 to 0.

Leading hitters were Tom Stites Lionel Schulz was the losing pitcher, with a homerun and a single, Kerry allowing 7 hits, no walks, 3 runs, one Goad and. Don Jarma with two only was earned and one strikeout. singles, Danny Yates with a double, Offensivelya though we were Albin Vrana, Don Lennox and Lionel lacking; our leaders were: Danny Schulz, each with a base-on-balls.

Yates, Don Jarma and Randy ChrisThe weekend of April 10th and tian, each had a single apiece. This 11th, we played in a tournament in probably was the best team in our Denton, Texas. Friday night, April league, however, had we played 10th, we played our first game at better afield, we could possibly have 9:30 p.m. against Tarrant Glass from won.

Fort Worth, Texas and we won the Our next game was scheduled for game by a score of 2 to O. Our team April 28th at 6:30 p.m. against the played flawless game afield, one of Accountants at Sam Grand Diamond the best games we've ever played No. 1, and Wednesday, May 6th at and Lionel Sdhulz, the winning Kiest No. 1 at 7:50 p.m. against pitcher, allowed only 1 hit, 1 walk Charlie's.

Our annual Softball Team Dance and 2 strikeouts; he was superb and will be held Saturday night, May 30 in full command on the mound.

Leading the team, offensively, at our Lodge No. 84 Hall at 8:30 p.m.; were Dan Palm with a single, Don music will be by the very popular Jarma with a single, Kerry Goad Czech Harvesters Orchestra. We with a single, Jerry Zabojnik with a will deeply appreciate your single and Don Lennox with a sacri- presence and your support at this event. We are in dire need of your fice hit.

Saturday morning, April 11, we financial support because the cost of played the Wichita Falls Sputters at playing ball is considerably more 11 a.m. and we lost by a score of 11 than ever before, so please come out to 3. We just didn't play a very good and help the team, we promise you game and, truthfully, I can say the will have an enjoyable evening. team, as a' whole, was guilty. Tommy Remember this date: Saturday Yates was the pitcher of record night, May 30 at Lodge No. 84 at 8:30 allowing 12 hits, 3 walks and he p.m. struck out 3 batters. This loss put us Fraternally, in the losers' bracket.

Ben Jarma Offensively, Albin Vrana had a Lodge No. 84; Dallas single; Don Jarma, a single; Tom

Dance Set For SPJST Softball Team at Dallas Lodge No. 84

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REPORT FROM LIBRARY, ARCHIVES, MUSEUM Dear Readers, After several months of hard work, we have finally moved and redone our LAM department in the basement and we invite all of you and your friends to see it at your earliest opportunity.

Our library is much larger and we still have some empty shelves to fill and if you have any books in any condition and would care to donate them to the library, we would, very much, like to have them. Any kind of books in any language will be appreciated. There is no better place to place your books where they will be well cared for forever and remember you can always borrow any book you place here at any time.

The archive division is out of this world compared to the location on the first floor, it has much more room and is full of interesting SPJST memorabilia; come down and see for yourself how our grandparents built the great SPJST; you will be amazed at some of the problems that they had to solve before SPJST became what it is today.

The museum division is twice as big and designed for showing the past to the present, here you will see the things our pioneers had to work with to make a living. We still need several items to make it more complete and we hope you will search your attics, your garages and other storage places and donate some of the things we need. We especially need an old SPINNING WHEEL that our great-grandmothers used to make yarn on, and a weaving machine on which they used to weave cloth. In our farm display we need a DOUBLE SHOVEL and a FIVE-SHOVEL CULTIVATOR; these two tools were pulled by one horse and were used to cultivate the middles between rows. We would also like to find one of the small toothed HAY KNIVES that did such a good job of sawing hay out of the stacks; we have several of the large tooth kind, also one of the long handled hay hooks that was used to pull hay out of a stack at least 4-foot long, most of them were made by the home blacksmith shop. An oldfashioned RAZOR STROP would help our shaving display, A GLASS HOPPER COFFEE GRINDER, and old-fashioned ICE BOX that used to be cooled by a piece of ice, an oldfashioned wooden bucket type ICE CREAM FREEZER, a collapsible DRINKING CUP, an iron TEA KETTLE that used to sit on practically every stove, an old-fashioned WELL CYLINDER that was used on practically every well, an oldfashioned EGG INCUBATOR (the old brown hen or grey hen used to be sold by Sears Roebuck, preferred) but any make of small incubator would be very much appreciated, a men's celluloid dress collar, an oldfashioned STEREOSCOPE with a few views, an old VIOLIN (there should be any number of these instruments lying idle and could be useful in teaching our children who visit the museum every day), an oldfashioned ZITHER that was popular in late 18th century, some old

SPURS used by cowboys, and old CAMERAS of any kind or size. f,Your name as donor will be listed in our GOLDEN BOOK where it will remain forever; after you are gone it will still be telling the people who visit here that you had a part in building this fine museum.

In closing I want to Sincerely Thank the hundreds of donors to our LIBRARY, ARCHIVES AND MUSEUM, for without your generous donations there would be no LAM DEPARTMENT; it was your donations that have made it what it is and what it will be in the future; IT IS YOUR MUSEUM and only you can make it greater.

Fraternally yours, Otto Hanus Librarian-Curator -SPJST-

Studies Planned For University of Houston 1981

Czech

Two courses in Czech studies are scheduled for the fall semester at the University of Houston.

The usual beginners' course, level 100, is the fundamental study of grammar of the Czech language. In addition to this, oral reading and translations will be stressed. After the first month approximately 80% of the course is conducted in Czech.

A broad base of research into culture, history and related phases of the origin of the language and its conceptual aspects are included.

The second course, designated as level 300, will be offered for those who must secure foreign language credits. This appeals to those who wish to research the emigrations from the old country, becoming citizens of their new homeland, how the language has changed during the past several generations and contributions Czechs have made to the modern world.

Each course meets two times per week for a 1 1/2 hour session. Upon satisfactory completion of the prescribed study, three semester hours credit is earned. Native-born, educated and highly-technical individuals are invited to conduct portions of the class program.

The Czech Studies Department of U of H invites anyone interested in the above offerings to join our classes. We urge everyone to pass along the above information to students enrolling at U of H for the fall semester 1981.

W. E. Souchek, Czech Instructor - SPJST

Buckholts Lodge No. 15 Plans May 13th Meeting President Ann Balusek convened the April 8, 1981 meeting to order which followed with the Pledge of Allegiance.

All officers, except Treasurer Pat Hillman, were in attendance.

A routine meeting, with various reports being read and accepted, was held.

A social was held for all attending after the meeting.

Our next meeting will be held May.13, at 7:30 p.m.

Cecilia Marak

John Stasa, grandfather, and Mrs. Tilda Shieldes. great aunt.

Stasa Family Attends Wedding Saturday, April 18, 1981 at 8 a.m., six persons: Ann Peal, John Stasa, Olga Mokry, her daughter, Janet Markus plus her husband, Thomas and their son, John T. Markus, age 14, (Thomas was the driver), were seated in the auto that was waiting to make a trip to Austin, Texas.

It was a wonderful morning but when we were near Beeville, it started raining. Water was all over the land and beside the highway.

When we got to Kenedy, the rain slowed down and we could see the sun again. From Stockdale we all enjoyed seeing the Blue Bonnets and Indian Blankets, Paint Brushes, also yellow flowers. Everything was green including pastures and trees; the fields were planted with milo maize and cotton. The creeks were dry and rivers that we passed were low on water.

The wedding ceremony for my loving granddaughter, Paula Huber and her bridegroom, Randle Ray Nichols was conducted at 2 p.m.

April 18 in The Abbey, 801 Rio Grande Street in Austin.

When we arrived at this address at 1:45 p.m., Paula was the first one to meet me, then her mother (my loving daughter), Lillie and her husband, John Huber, my son-in-law.

There wasn't any more time for shaking hands because it was time for the ceremony, which was conducted by Judge Jon Wisser, Justice of the Peace.

The wedding attendants were: Nancy Huber, bridesmaid; Melinda Christenson, maid of honor, David Nichols, best man and Richard Nichols, groomsman.

The bride graduated from the University of Texas with a Bachelor degree in Education. She also attended Southwest Texas State University. She is employed by Texas Advisory Council on Intergovernmental Relations (ACIR).

The bridegroom attended Southwest Texas State University; he is assistant manager at Oak Knoll Liquor Stores.

After the wedding a trip to Padre Island was planned; they will live in Austin, Texas.

Mrs. Randle Ray Nichols

A Visit To The Temple Area

By JOHN STASA Thursday morning, April 23rd, Lillie and I made a trip to Temple to visit my brother-in-law Frank Poboril who is in the Leisure Lodge Nursing Home at this time. He is well and satisfied with his new home. His roommate is Mr. Smith, 93-year-old longtime citizen of Bell County and is well-known in Temple.

Frank Poboril was born .18 October 1898 at Seaton Community in Bell County and lived there all his life; he is a single man.

Mrs. Della (Bravenec) Andel is a patient in this nursing home, also.

She came to Frank's room while we were there. I've known the Bravenec family since 1906. They were Frank Poboril's family neighbors that time. It was a pleasure to meet someone from the Bravenec family.

Mrs. Bravenec also said that Mr. Ladie Joe Motl died April 21st and his funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on that day at the HarperTalasek Funeral Home with the Rev. Eugene Kotrla officiating with burial in the Seaton Cemetery. He was born in Seaton and lived there most of his life. He married Vlasta Reznicek in 1922. He was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 47 for 50 years (Colititined on Page 9)

8/VESTNIK — Wednesday, May 6, 1981 SPJST DIRECTORY MAY 1981 DISTRICT SECRETARIES District No. 1 Jacquelyn Wakefield, Rt. 1, Centerville, Tx. 75833.

District No. 2 Mrs. Dorothy Chervenka, 1615 E. Barton, Temple, Tx. 76501.

District No. 3 Mr. Joe Ondrusek, 8905 Forest Cliff, Dallas, Tx. 75228.

District 4 Mrs. Diana Pelzel, Mereta Rt., San Angelo, Tx. 76901.

District No. 5 Mrs. Viola Cox, 1430 Hewitt Dr., Houston, Tx. 77018.

District No. 6 Miss Elaine Berkovsky, 401 Pecan St., El Campo, Tx. 77437.

District No. 7 Mrs. Betty Jurica, Rt. 2, Box 899, Corpus Christi, Tx. 78415.

ADDRESSES OF LODGE SECRETARIES 1. Pokrok Texasu, Fayetteville, Tx., Mrs. Annie Cmajdalka, P.O. Box 87, Fayetteville, 78940, Meetings 2nd Sunday in March, June, Sept., and Dec. 1 p.m.

4 Karel Havliek, Hallettsville, Erwin J. Holy, Route 3, Box 381 .-C, Ilallettsville, 77964.

Meeting 2nd Sunday, 2 p.rn.

5. Tioga, Tioga, Mrs. Lorene Schroeder, Rt. 2, Box 87, Whitesboro, 76273. Meeting 2nd Sunday, 2 p.m., in Feb., April, July, and Nov. 6. Moraviti Bratfi, Cottonwood, Mrs. Barbara Jean Hykel, Route 2, Box 195F West, 76691. Meeting 1st Sunday each month.

8. Prapor Svobody, Weimar, Emil G. Shumbera, Rt. 1, Box 41, Weimar, 78962. Meeting 3rd Sunday of March, June, Sept., and Dec. 9. Slovan, Snook, Lyndon Jakubik, P.O. Box 98, Snook, Tx. 77878. Meeting 1st Wed. night of month at 7:30 p.m.

10. Texasky Mir, Shiner, Ben Svoboda, P.O. Box 934, Shiner, 77984. Meeting quarterly.

11. Svojan—Praha, Erwin Jalufka, Rt. 4, Box 283, Schulenburg, 78956. Meetings quarterly, 2nd Sunday 10 a.m.

25. 4nnis, Ms. Margaret Krajca, Rt. 3, Ennis, Tx. 75119. Meetings held 2nd Wed, night of each month, at 8 p.m.

68. Vesmernost, Nelsonville, Lillie M. Shupak, 935 Shupak Rd., Bellville, 77418.

Meeting 2nd Sun. 2 p.m. of each month.

112. F. B. Zdrubek, Guy, Mr. 011ie A. Miller, P.O. Box 336 Guy, 77444. Meeting 2nd Sun., 2 p.m. of each month.

26. Slovan Jihu, Skidmore, Mrs. Annie Mae Cox, Box 32, Tynan 78391. Meeting 1st Sunday in March, June, Sept. and Dec.

72. Pokrok Jihu, Cameron, Emilie Hearell, Rt. 1, Box 285, Cameron, Tx. 76520. Meetings 2nd Sun. in Jan., April, July, and Oct.

114. Vyzovice, Fairchilds, Alvin Brazda, 1224 Courtney Dr., Richmond 77469. Meeting quarterly, 1st Sun.

28. Karel Jonad, East Bernard, Albert Lupik, P.O. Box 64,East Bernard, 77435. Meeting 1st Sun. of each month at 2 p.m.

73. Sam Houston, Seymour, James W. Haisler, Rt. 1, Seymour 76380. Meeting 1st Sun. of each month.

117. Robstown, Robstown, Mrs. Betty Jurica, Rt. 2, Box 899, Corpus Christi, Tx. 78410, Meeting 1st Sun. in Mar., June, Sept., and Dec.

29. Praha, Taylor, Michael Kaiser, Rt. 2, Box 23, Taylor, Tx. 76574. Meeting 2nd Sun. of each month at 4 p.m.

74. Borovy Haj, Lovelady, Creola Wilcox, 118 Pineview Dr., Crockett 75835. Meeting 2nd Mon. each month at 7:30 p.m.

122. Novi Doba, Wallis, Dennis Kokenek, Rt. 1, Box 314-A, Wallis, 77485. Meeting 2nd Sun. of every other month beginning in Jan.

30. Hvezda Jihu, Taiton. Ms. Wanda Dorotik, Rt. 3, Box 223, El Campo 77437. Meeting 1st Sunday, at 1:30 p.m.

76. Neodvislost, Wichita Falls, Mrs. Diane Sottek, 2004 Gloria, Wichita Falls 76309.

Meeting quarterly.

125. Touha, Westhoff, Edwin A. Baros, P.O. Box 145, Westhoff, 77994. Meeting 2nd Sun. Quarterly.

31. Pokrok Slovaml, Yoakum, Marvin Kunetka, 318 Pat Cleburne St, Yoakum, 77995. Meeting 2nd Sun. every quarter.

77. Hvezda Praporu, Bomarton, Mrs. Lillie Ptacek, Rt. 2, Seymour 76380. Meeting 3rd Sun. quarterly.

126. Dubovf Haj, Ross, (Merged with Lodge 54, West)

32. Naginec, Victoria. Ms. Adele Donalson, P.O. Box 5055, Victoria, Tx. 77901. Meeting 1st Wed. each month.

79. Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, H.M. Munson, Rt. 1, Box 1404, Ingleside 78362.

Meeting 2nd Thurs. each month 7 p.m.

33. Hvezda Miru, Bleiblerville, Mrs. Lillie Mikeska, Rt. 1, Box 7, Bleiblerville 78931.

Meeting 2nd Sun. of each month.

80. Tyrs, Holland, Alvin D. Martinets, Rt. 1, Holland 76534. Meeting 1st Sun. 2 p.m.

130. Jaro, Dallas, Mrs. Martha Vrla, 6641 Patrick Drive, Dallas, 75214. Meeting 2nd Sun. of each month.

81. Needville, Needville, Mrs. Mary Werner, 2414 Ave. 0, Rosenberg, 77471. Meeting 2nd Sun., 2 p.m.

133. San Antonio, San Antonio, D. F. Netek, Sr., 3907 Skylark, San Antonio, Tx. 78210.

Meeting 3rd Sun. 2 p.rn. of each month.

82. echil Domov, Ennis, Miles S. Strunc, P.O. Box 133, Ennis, 75119. Meeting 2nd Sun. of the month.

134. Bratfejov, Crowell, Fred R. Vecera, Rt. 2, Crowell 79227. Meeting 10 Jan.

35. Nove Kvety, Elk, Alb. L. Banik, Rt. 1, Box 283, West 76691. Meeting 2nd Sun. of each month, 3 p.m.

36. West, West, Jerome Kopeck, P.O. Box 304, West, 76691. Meetings quarterly.

38. Osveta, Smithville, Jerry Stepan, Rt. 2, Box 87, Flatonia 78941. Meeting 2nd Sun., 2 p.m. of each mo.

39. Bedrich Smetana, Bryan, Mrs. Elain Luza, 3809 Elaine Drive, Bryan, 77801.

Meeting 1st Wed. 7:30 p.m. of each month.

40. Cechoslovan, Hillje, Alb. Kresta Rt. 1, Box 117, El Campo, 77437. Meeting 2nd Sun. of each month at 2 p.m.

41. Novi Ratolest, Port Lavaca, Ms. Laura A. Alexander, Rt. 1, Box 119AA, Port Lavaca 77979. Meeting 2nd Sunday of each month.

42. Waller County. Waller, Mrs. Melba Gaydosik, Rt. 1, Box 70A, Brookshire 77423.

Meetings April, July, Oct and Jan.

84. Pokrok Dallas, Dallas, Mrs. Evelyn Salac, 3895 Cortez Drive, Dallas 75220. Meeting 3rd Mon. night of each month.

85. Pokrok Haskell, Weinert, Mrs. J. C. Baty, Rt. 2, Box 15. Munday, 76371. Meeting 2nd Sun. of each month.

87. Hvezda Svobody, Temple, Mrs. Dorothy Chervenka, 1615 E. Barton Dr., Temple 76501. Meeting 2nd Friday of each month.

88. Pokrok Houstonu, Clara Broz, 1105 Aurora, Houston, Tx 77009. Meeting 2nd Mon. at 7:30 p.m.

89. Riidovy Dviir, Rosebud, John J. Plasek, Box 513, Rosebud, 76570. Meeting 2nd Sun. 1 p.m. of each month in American Legion Hall.

44. t eiti Bratti, Industry, Miro L. Petrusek, Rt. 2, Box 142, New Ulm, 78950. Meeting quarterly, March, June, Sept., Dec., 2nd Sun. 1:30 p.m.

90. Slovanske Sdrudeni, Stamford, Mrs. Annie Vrzalik, Rt. 2, Box 26, Stamford, Tx. 79533. Meeting once a year in January.

47. Hvezda Texasu, Seaton, Mrs. Dolores Skrabanek, Rt. 4, Box 562, Temple, Tx. 76501.

Meeting 1st Sun. of each month.

91. San Jacinto, Crosby, Mrs. Georgia Lostak, 100 Faith St., Highlands, 77562.

Meeting 1st Sun. of March, June, Sept., Dec., and 3rd week in Jan.

48. Vydehrad, Beyersville, Ms. Kay Hejl, 1701 McLain, Taylor, Texas 76574. Meeting 1st Sun. of each month at 3 p.m.

15. Svornost Jihu, Buckholts, Mrs. Charlsie Svetlik, P.O. Box 162, Buckholts, 76518.

Meeting 2nd Wednesday, 8 p.m. of each month.

92. Svaz Cechoslovand, Fort Worth, Mrs. Christine Zich, 3217 Lubbock Ave., Ft. Worth, 76109. Meeting 2nd Sun. 2 p.m. of each month.

49. Pokrok Rowena, Rowena, Miss Pauline Shiller, Box 362, Rowena 76875. Meetings 1st Sun. in March, June, Sept., and Dec.

93. Karnes, Hobson, L. F. Pustejovsky, Rt. 2, Box 1P, Karnes City 78118. Meeting 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. each month at 506 S. Market.

16. Bili Hora, Bila Hora, Victor W. Melnar, Rt. 1, Box 141, Hallettsville, 77964. Meeting 2nd Sun. every two months.

50 El Campo, El Campo, Mrs. Anna Bartos, Rt. 1, Box 281, El Campo, Tx. 77437. Meetings 1st Wed. of Mar., June, Sept., Dec.

94. Dennice, Wheelock, Cecil Dickson, 1308 Garden Ln., Bryan, 77801. Meeting 1st Sun. of each month 1:30 p.m.

17. Novf Tibor, Caldwell, Melvin H. Skrabanek, P.O. Box 270, Caldwell, 77836.

Meeting 1st Sunday each month at 2 p.m.

51. Vernost, Ellinger, D. A. Juren, P.O. Box 116, Ellinger, 78938. Meetings 2nd Wed. in Mar., June, Sept. and Dec.

95. t eskf Den, Seymour, Emil Holub, 808 W. Oregon, Seymour, 76380. Meeting 3rd Sun. quarterly.

18. Jan 2iika, Elgin, Lorraine Brian, Rt. 4, Box 174, Elgin, 78621. Meetings 3rd Tues. each month at 8 p.m.

54. St. Jaromir, West, Mrs. Maxine Sefcik, P.O. Box 85, West 76691. Meeting 2nd Sun. March, June, Sept, and Dec., at 3 p.m.

97. Placedo, Placedo, Dorothy J. Fuzzell, Gen. Del., Placedo, 77977. Meeting 2nd Mon. night, each month, at7 p.m.

19. Velehrad, Velehrad, Mrs. Ella J. Lick. novsky, Rt. 4, Box 185, Schulenburg, Tx. 78956. Meetings 2nd Sun. every 3rd month.

57. Jan Hus, Gonzales, Fred A. Havel Jr., P.O. Box 121, Gonzales, Tx. 78629. Meeting 1st Sun. of each month.

100. Pokrok Mlidele, Sebesta, Miss Clara Schoenemann, Rt. 2, Box 236, Somerville, 77879.

20. Komenskf, Granger, Leslie E. Loessin, Rt. 1, Box 245, Granger, Tx. 76530. Meeting 2nd Friday of each month at 8 p.m

58. Columbus, Hungerford, Mrs. Janet Marek, P.O. Box 557, Pierce, 77467. Meetings 2nd Tuesday.

21. Fr. Palacky, Engle, Eddie Kubecka, Rt. 4, Box 266, Schulenburg 78956 Meeting 1st Sun. each month 2 p.m.

63. Pokrok Sweet Home, Sweet Home, Felix Jurica, Rt. 2, Box 197, Yoakum, 77995.

Meeting 3rd Sun. of each month at 2 p.m.

22. Jfri Washington, Cat Springs, Sam Zubicek, Rt. 1, Box 185, Cat Springs 78933.

Meeting 1st Sunday in June.

65. Prapor Magnolia, Crosby, Jerry Prochazka, P.O. Box 634, Crosby 77532.

Meeting 2nd Sun. in Jan., Mar., June, Sept, and Dec. 1:30 p.m.

23. Novi Morava, Moravia, Ms. Hattie Brossmann, Rt. 4, Box 31, Schulenburg 78956.

Meeting 2nd Sun. Mar., June, Sept., Dec.

66. Slovanski Lipa, Waco, Bonnie Pruitt 2217 Joey, Waco, Tx. 76707. Meeting 3rd Sun. of the month.

24. esky Prapor, Cyclone, Mrs. Nelda Marek, Rt. 1, Box 86, Cameron, Tx. 76520.

Meetings 2nd Wednesday each month, 7:30 p.m.

67. Bratfi Svobody, Schulenburg, Emil Pesek, 604 Herder, Schulenburg 78956.

Meeting 1st Sun. quarterly, Mar., June, Sept., Dec.

12. Dubina, Joe Kocurek Rt. 1, Box 225, Weimar, 78962.

13. Texaski Orlice, Dime Box, Mrs. Olga Nimtz, Rt. 1, Box 48-A, Dime Box, Tx. 77853.

Meeting 3rd, Sunday each month, at 2 p.m.

14. Veseli, Wesley, Ed G. Vavra, Rt. 3, Box 637, Brenham, Tx. 77833. Meeting 3rd Sunday March, June, Sept., and Dec.

101. Pokrok Gainesville, Gainesville, Rudy G. Paclik, 1315'E. Calif. St., Gainesville, Tx. 76240. Meeting 2nd Sun. of every other month.

103. Pokrok Flatonia, Flatonia, A. J. Dostalik, Rt. 1, Box 249, Flatonia, 78941.

Meeting in December.

106. Cecho-Moravan, La Grange, J. C. Spacek, Sr., 705 S. Madison St., La Grange, 78945. Meeting 1st Sun. of each month.

107. Rozkvet Zapadu, Floresvi/le, Mrs. Pauline Pavliska, Rt. 2, Box 154, Floresville 78114. Meeting 1st Sun. of each month.

110. Jan Rosickf, Kaufman, Willie Janicek, Rt. 3, Box 190, Terrell, 75160. Meeting 2nd Sun. of each month.

129. Ladimir Klacel, Edge, Jerry Novosad, Sr., Rt. 1, Box 448, Wheelock 77882. Meeting 1st Sun., 1 p.m. of each month.

135. Volnd (echie, Ennis, Mrs. Mary Lainovsky, Rt. 1, Ennis, 75119. Meeting 2nd Sun. 2 p.m. of each month.

137. Taft, Taft, Mrs. Viola Cabla, 814 E. Main, Sinton 78387. Meetings quarterly.

138. Vytrvalost, Ganade, Mrs. Sophie Dybala, Star Route, Box 10-A, Ganado, 77962. Meeting Mar., June, Sept., and Dec. 139. Danbury, Danbury, T. H. Lo gtak, Box 194, Danbury, 77534. Meeting 2nd Wed. night of each month.

141. eechoslovak, Sealy, Linda Cox, 110 N. Meyer, Sealy 77474. Meetings 1st Wed, of each month, 7:30 p.m., at the Fire Station.

142. Stefanik, Houston, Alice Jochen, 8416 Cedarbrake, Houston 77055. Meeting 1st Friday, each month, 8 p.m.

143. Phinoff, Inez, Mrs. Ida T. Mareth, 1104 E. Melrose St., Victoria, Tx. 77901. Meeting last Fri. of each month.

147. Vesela Osada. Jourdanton, Mrs. Isabel Ventrcek, 809 Olive Street Jourdanton, 78026. Meeting 1st Sun. of each month.

148. Elmaton, Blessing, Mrs Lillian Hlogek, Box 65, Blessing 77419. Meetings 1st Sun. 2 p.m. monthly.

149. Thomas Jefferson, Alvin, Mojmir Truksa, Rt. 2, Box 557, Alvin Texas 77511.

Meeting 2nd Sun. every three months.

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151. Wharton, Wharton, Miss Crolyn Bucek, P.O. Box 1262, Wharton 77488. Meeting 2nd Sun. of each month.

153. Pokrok Benview, LaSalle, Mrs. Wayne Wagner, Box 545, Vanderbilt Tx. 77991.

Meetings quarterly.

154. Fort Worth, Fort Worth, Mrs. Mary Renfro, Rt. 10, Box 613, Fort Worth 76135.

Meeting 2nd Sun. 3 p.m. of each month.

155. Klan Texasu, Austin, Raymond Prasatik, 3000 Enfield Rd., Austin, Tx 78703.

Meeting 1st Sun. of each month.

156. Pokrok Baytown, Baytown, Mary Ellen Pyle, 2402 Cedar Bayou Lynchburg Rd., Baytown, 77521. Meeting 3rd Mon. each quarter.

157. Rozkvet na Plains, Littlefield, Mrs. Ernest Kristinek, Rt. 7, Box 834, Lubbock, Tx. 79401. Meetings quarterly.

160. T. G. Masaryk, San Angelo, Robert Grigar, 2763 Southwestern Ave., San Angelo, Tx. 76901. Meeting 2nd Sun. quarterly.

161. La Parita, Jourdanton, Mrs. Tillie Valchar, 1212 Mocking Bird Circle, Pleasanton, Tx. 78064. Meeting 2nd Sun. of March, June, Sept., and Dec.

Wednesday, May 6, 1981--VĚSTNfK/9 162. Pokrok Brazoria, Iowa Colony, Geral­ dine Kucera, Rt. 2, Box 530, Rosharon, Tx. 77583. Meeting 2nd Sun. 2 p.m. each month.

164. J. R. Kubena, Rio Hondo, Louis K.rupala, Rt. 2, Box 61, Harlingen 78550. Meeting 2nd Sun. every three months.

167. Penelope, Penelope, Miss Sharon Howard, Box 94, Penelope 76676. Meeting 1st Sun. quarterly.

168. Progressive Lodge, Jourdanton, Mrs. Evan Barta, 303 Coughran Road, Pleasanton, 78064. Meetings quarterly.

169. Bluebonnet, Brenham, Frieda Bednar, Rt. 4, Box 684, Brenham 77833. Meetings 2nd Mon. of March, June, Sept., and Dec. · 170. Lake Jackson, Ms. Glendola McKay, 509 McKay Loop, Clute, Tx. 77531. Meeting last Tues., each quarter at McKay Real Estate Office. · 171. Lockhart, Sue Grabarkewitz, Lockhart, Tx. 78644.

Box 92,

172. Pasadena, Ms. Vlasta Machann, 1710 Oaks Dr., Pasadena, 77502. Meeting 2nd Wed.,. each month, 7:30 p.m.

173. Galveston, Ms. Mary Lou Huepers, 5021 P. 112, Galveston, 77550. Meeting 2nd Sun. of

each month.

174. Rockdale. Mrs. Florian C. Skubal, Rt. 1, Box 42, Rockdale76567. Meeting 3rd Wed., at Bank CommunityRoom.

175. Fort Bend, Rosenberg, James M. Vyvial, 1900 Tremont, Rosenberg, Tx. 77471.

Meetings 2nd Tues. of Mar., June, Sept., and Dec. 176. Houston Northwest, Ms. Brenda Pike, 10518DeVal, Houston, Tx. 77040. Meeting 3rd Mon. each month at 7:30 p.m.

177. Academy, Mrs. Dorothy Lísenbe, Rt. 6, Box 6490, Belton 76518. Meetings 2nd Wed. each month.

178. Pinewood Heritage, Longview, Betty Alvis, 2600 Northridge, Longview 75605.

Meeting 3rd Sun. of each month.

179. Warrenton.

Mrs. Fritz (Jeanette) Schoenst, Rt. 1, Box 118, Carmine 78932.

Meetings the 2nd Thurs. of each month.

180. The Good Life, Charles M. Hejl, 4200 Whitfield Ave.1 Ft. Worth 76109. Meeting 2nd Sun. each month.

181. Montgomery County, Mrs. Ora Sahualla, Rt. 15, Box 396-B,Conroe, Tx. 77301. Meeting 2nd Wed. of every 3rd month.

183. Arlington, Pat Sill, 400 Westview Terrace, Arlington, Tx. 76013. Meeting 3rd Sun.,2p.m.

184. Moulton, Frank C. Wagner, Rt. 3, Box 194, Shiner, Tx. 77984. Meetings 2nd Wed. of each month, 7:30 p.m.

185. Hill Country, New Braunfels, Theresa L. Haag, 1334 Rivercrest Dr., New Braunfels, Tx. 78130. Meeting 3rd Thurs. of month, 7:30 p.m.

186. Caldwell, Helen M. Jurica, Rt. 1, Box 53, Caldwell,77836.

187. Spirit of Round Rock, Ms. Rubie Volek, Rt. 1, Box 10-A,Hutto, Tx. 78634. Meeting 1st Sun. each month, 3 p.m.

188. Deerest, Centerville, Ms. Evelyn Schwab, P.O. Box 99, Centerville, Tx. 75833.

Meeting 7:30 p.m, 3rd Sun~y each month.

189. Bryan-College Station, Joseph Polasek, 2817 Forest Wood, Bryan, Tx. 77801.

Meetings 2nd Sun. each month.

SLAVONICBENEVOLENT ORDER OF THE STATE OF TEXAS SPJST OFFICERS Nick A. Morris, President Bernard M. Gebala, Vice President Leonard D. Mikeska. Seey.-Treas.

Jerry Mikulu, Jr., Fin. Secretary All of P.O.B.100, Temple, T.x. 76501 Reuben B. Lesikar,.Legal Adviser, P.O.B 5220-Temp)e76503

DIRECTORS Ben F. Trcalek, Rt. 3, Caldwell, 77836 Henry E. Vitek, P.O.B. 67, Granger, 76530 Cyrill (Sid) Pokladnik, 2924 Elm St., Dallas, Texas 75228 Stanley Broz, P.O. Box 33, Lowake, Tx. 76855 Louis Hanus, 2525 West T. C. Jester Blvd., Houston, Tx. 77008

More Scenes from the Youth Leaders' Retreat the Weekend of April 3-4-5 .........

Matt S. Vanek, 1009Northgate, Victoria, Texas 77901 Mrs. ThelmaHmcir, 10610Stonewal1Blvd., CorpusChristi 78410 EDITOR RudyJ. Sefcik Box 85, West 76691 PUBLICATION COMMITI'EE Ed Mazanec, Rt. 9, Box 387, Waco, Texas 76705 STATE FIELD MANAGER Silas Smith Gene McBride P.O. Box 100, Temple, Tx. 76501 STATE YOUTHDIRECTOR Jann Thomas P.O.B. 100, Temple, Tx. 76501 The foregoing directory is submitted pursuant to Article 103(d) of the Society by-laws. It includes various local and district secretaries and other individuals and information. The name of the local secretary listed is that individual who was reported on the official roster received from each local lodge. Eight lodges have not submitted an officialroster for 1981 and in those instances, the name and in­ formation from the previous year has been carried forward.

Fraternally, Leonard D. Mikeska Secretary-Treasurer

This group of retreat participants decided to commune with nature when the camera caught them •••

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.·.-·~;:i';&:;~;:ii;,:: then the same group decided to go for a stroll in the solitude of the woods at Camp Val Verde.

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TEMPLE VISIT (Continued from Page 7) and was a musician. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Vlasta Motl of Temple; two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Symmank and Mrs. Bernice Vanicek, both of Carrollton; three sisters, Mrs. Ella Ellis of Sugarland, Mrs. Lillie Maresh of Temple and Mrs. Bessie Moreland of San Angelo; five grandchildren; and one great­ grandchild.

From the nursing home, after lunch, we went to Harper-Talasek Funeral Home to view Mr. L. J. Motl's remains for the last time; I also know the dear Motl family since 1906.I'm wishing him to rest forever in peace. My sincere sympathy to his respectable family. There were many names in the register book, and many flowers at the casket.

We circled around the SPJST Supreme Lodge building and then to see Joseph and Leroy Poboril, brothers, who operate an auto body/ repair shop. We met only Leroy; it was noon time. The next and last visit was to meet my sister-in-law Olga (Dukatnik) Poboril, age 89. She is living at her lovely home by herself. She was born 23 September 1892. Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dukatnik of Caldwell, Texas. She was married, 19 November 1915, to Joseph Poboril of Seaton, Texas. Joseph was born 7 February 1895 at Seaton to the pioneer family of Frank and Marie Poboril. He passed away 11 December 1969 and rests in peace at the Seaton Cemetery. Survivors are his wife, Olga and two sons, Joe and Leroy, all in Temple, Texas.

Olga had one brother, Adolph Dukatnik, born 10 February 1900 in Caldwell, Texas; he died in July, 1969 in Dalhart, Texas; and one sister, Anna Dukatnik., born 1916 in Caldwell and died 29 November 1936 in Dalhart.

We departed with dear Olga and were back home at 4 p.m, Next day, Friday afternoon, we went to the Huber's ranch which

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The entire group later had the privilege of listening to Mr. Wiley Wilson of Rockdale •••

adjoins the San Gabriel River banks, near Liberty Hill on Route 1. It was open season to hunt turkey, (only male). We stayed here overnight in the house on the ranch. It is connected with electric, telephone and has an electric water pump. We came back with empty bags because the wild birds and animals are smart and, at all times, on lookout to save their life.

Sunday, I continued writing this letter and listening to the radio stations in Waco and Cameron.

Paula and her husband, Randle came in the afternoon and stayed awhile to say goodbye to me.

Monday, April 27th at 8:15 a.m., Lillie and I got in the ear to take the trip to Corpus Christi. Coming back home we noticed that the Thursday morning rain covered Central and Southeast Texas; Corpus Christi received 2 inches. There we saw where the water tanks, in the ground, were filled up. At 1:30 p.m., we were at my lovely home; every­ thing was in good condition, my sincere thanks to Olga and Emil, Ann and Roy for taking good care of my place while I was in Austin.

It was a pleasant visit in wonderful weather.

Fraternally, John Stasa

••• speak on relating to today's youth. Wiley is an experienced counselor, having worked and counseled with young people for some thirty years. (We have already reported on some of his one-liners, but recall still another one: "Man, I need your help. Listen to me because I have something to say.")

BULLETIN BOARD DISTRICTV The District V fall meeting will be held Sunday, October 11, 1981. at host Lodge No. 88, Houston, 1435 Beall Street.

••• DISTRICTVI 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 •.

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Wednesday, May 6, 1981

ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR YOUTH LEADERS/ ASSISTANTS IN DISTRICT II The time is fast passing by and the summer is almost here. The grass is really growing and the crops look very favorable at this point so we hope this weather continues to cooperate and we can have some good crops and vegetable gardens.

Our summer youth activities will be here real soon and the youth members should start planning their crafts and talents; the YAD entry cards are due June 22nd and the YAD will be held July 12, 1981 at Lodge No. 187 in Round Rock and the camp will be at Camp Val Verde and the dates are July 29 through August 4 with 3 days and nights for each group. We will decide, in a couple of weeks, which group will go first and we will let you know by Later in the day Kenneth Foerster (117, Robstown) and Ann and Bet Schoenemann (9, Snook) participated in learning some new dances which were June 1st. Please keep these dates open and available; we need your enjoyed by all. (Ali foregoing pictures by Jann Thomas.) presence and competition.

The annual youth leaders' and DISTRICT V assistants' training class for our DisTraining Class - Sat., May 16th, at trict II will be held at Taylor Lodge 9:30 a.m. at Lodge 88 Houston; No. 29, May 18 and will begin at 9 YAD, Sunday, June 28th, with a.m., and we will try to finish by 4:30 Houston Lodge No. 88 as host; p.m.; all leaders/assistants are asked Camp - Aug. 7-10 at Camp Val to be present if, at all, possible.

Verde.

Many items about the rule book DISTRICT VI changes, YAD crafts/talents and YAD, Sunday, July 19th, at St. camp will be discussed. We hope to Phillips School in El Campo with see all youth clubs represented by at El Campo Lodge No. 50 as host;, least one of their leaders.

Camp - June 29-July 2 at Bastrop I hope to see all of the leaders May State Park.

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Fraternally, DISTRICT VII Frank Klinkovsky Training Class - May 16th at FloresDistrict II DYC The speaker on Sunday morning vile Lodge 107; YAD at Flores-SPJSTwas Family Counselor Pete Hopcus vine Lodge 107 on Sunday, July of Temple. Here we see Mr. Hopcus 26th; Camp - Aug. 4-7, Camp Val DISTRICT V in an informal pose on his living Verde. room sofa at home. Although he YOUTH COUNSELOR spoke to the group in a suit and tie, (YOUTH ACTIVITIES he did so informally and this pose SCHEDULED IN DISTRICT V) strikes a more accurate representaDear Readers, tion of Pete's relaxed and informal As your new District V Youth method of communicating with his Counselor, I would like to inform audience. He told us this was the DISTRICT VI YOUTH you of some of the upcoming only picture he had of himself. activities.

COUNSELOR June 28 — District V YAD at Dear District VI Youth Leaders an Lodge No. 88, Houston (Time and Members, schedule will be in a later issue of The summer activities for the disthe Vestnik) trict are being planned for us to all August 7-10 — Camp at Val Verde YOUTH ACTIVITY enjoy.

August 23 — State YAD at

From the District Youth Counselors

YOUTH SECTION CALENDAR

Our district Camp will be held State YAD - Sunday, Aug. 23, TemJune 29-July 2 at Bastrop State ple HS State Royalty - Saturday, Sept. 26, Park. I hope each lodge will send a Taylor Lodge No. 29, music by good group to camp. We need each one to come and participate. This Kings of Swing is your camp. You should take DISTRICT I advantage of it.

YAD - Sun., June 21st, at Lodge 13, July 19 is District VI YAD in El Dime Box; Camp - Aug. 13-16, Campo with Lodge 50 being the Camp Val Verde. host. St. Philips School will be the site.

The activities will start at 1 DISTRICT II YAC Training Class - Monday, May p.m. Each lodge may bring refresh18, Lodge 29 Taylor, 9:00 a.m. ments to sell or craft to sell. Hope, YAD - Round Rock Lodge 187 each one of you are making plans to host, Sunday, July 12. Camp - July enter your crafts and talent.

We are hoping to have a skating 29-31, and August 1-4, Camp Val party in July for the district. The Verde. date has not been set.

If you have any suggestions or DISTRICT III ideas about improving our youth YAD - Waco Lodge 66 host - Sun., activities, let me know.

June 14; Camp - July 25-28, Camp Fraternally, Val Verde.

Janet Marek District VI DYC DISTRICT IV YAD - Sunday, June 7 host lodge No. —SPJST73, Seymour; Camp - Aug. 13-16, Camp Val Verde.

FRATERIIALIffilo, it a- family affair

Temple September 26 — State Royalty at Taylor I would like to ask all parents to encourage their child to enter as many categories as they possibly can to help make our District V YAD a success. We especially need entries in individual talent and group talent.

Later in the year we plan to have a district-wide social. (Details at a later date.)

Take Pride in District V! Fraternally, Joyce Mynar District V Youth Counselor MO

From the Youth Leaders HOUSTON LODGE NO. 88 YOUNGSTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO JOIN YC Lodge No. 88 Youth Club has many things going for it. We have fine young people, good leaders, social activities, parties, outings,

projects and cake sales; so if you are a member of Lodge No. 88 and are between the ages of 6 and 16, I encourage you to come and visit us at one of our monthly meetings.

Our next meeting will be held at 3 p.m. May 17th. Join us now and you will start at the beginning of our youth year (June 1st) and will be eligible for next year's camp and Youth Achievement Day (YAD). All visitors and parents are welcome.

Members, please be present at the meeting May 17; I will give out YAD cards and you will elect officers for the new year.

Parents' Appreciation Day (PAD) is May 30th from 11:30 a.m. until ?

Juniors, please bring a vegetable and rolls or bread. Teens bring a salad and/or dessert.

Take Pride in District V! Fraternally, Joyce Mynar

From the Youth Members NEW TABOR YC MAKES PLANS FOR ANNUAL BARBECUE Dear Vestnik Readers, Our monthly meeting was called to order by President John Rychlik 5 April 1981.

We discussed our annual barbecue and what activities we would have.

We also discussed the type of cakes we would make for the barbecue.

The meeting was then adjourned.

Fraternally, Mary Rychlik (11) (4-25-81) — SPJSTCOTTONWOOD YOUTH ENCOURAGES FRIDAY SOCIAL ATTENDANCE Our youth club has been very busy with Easter projects and activities. We presented our Easter program to the residents of the West Rest Haven; each was given an Easter basket from the club members and leaders.

Everyone is busy making plans for summer. We are busy with YAD, money-making projects, crafts and other activities.

All youth club members need to attend our social nights on Friday nights, especially now that we will be busy preparing for YAD. Fraternally, Darrell Uptmor (4-28-81) —SPJST —

ROBSTOWN YOUTH DONATE BOOKS TO HILLTOP LIBRARY Dear Readers, The Robstown Youth Club boarded the bus at the Scout Hut at 1 p.m. April 25th. A stop was made at the Hilltop Library and the club members donated books to the library and also toured the library which is located in Calallen.

We arrived at Lake Corpus Christi at 2 p.m. where the regular meeting was held. Frances McDonald, vice president, called the meeting to order.

Reports were given and Youth

Wednesday, May 6, 1981 — VESTNiK/11 Leader Eugene Hrncir explained that the Mother's Day party will be cancelled, but a movie is planned for May 8th.

Discussion was then made on a trip to Astroworld in June.

It was fun riding the pedal boats, also swimming was enjoyed. Later, the new members were initiated and sack lunches were spread.

A Frisbee contest was held. The winners were Angie Hrncir, Edwin McDonald, Terry Mekush and Todd Ellzey.

We arrived home at 8 p.m. We hope we get to go to the lake again, soon.

Fraternally, Donald Marek (9) (4-29-81) -SPJST -

DIME BOX YOUTH REPORTS ON DISTRICT I ACTIVITIES Dear Members, Lodge No. 13 Dime Box hosted the District I spring meeting at 1 p.m.

Our youth club made plans to sing for entertainment during the meeting.

Immediately after the district meeting, a mother lodge meeting of Lodge No. 13 was also planned at 2 p.m.

After the mother lodge meeting, the youth club of Lodge No. 13 made plans to meet at 3 p.m.

It was my wish to see all of our members for the entertainment as well as the District I members at the meeting.

Fraternally, Pamela Spitzenbe ger (14) (4-25-81) (Editor's Note: Pamela, regrettably, your letter arrived two days too late for publication.)

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TRIP TO SIX FLAGS Dear Readers, Rockdale Youth Club of Lodge No. 174 held their monthly meeting April 28, 1981. The meeting was called to order at 2:55 p.m.

The minutes from the last meeting were read, and roll call was also held and there were 13 members and one adult present.

The youth club discussed our trip to Six Flags, for which we will be leaving at 6 a.m. May 16th. We will be getting back about 12 that night.

The youth club has $258 in the bank, which will be used for the trip. Each person who drives their car to take us to Six Flags, will receive $10 and their way free into the amusement park at Six Flags.

The meeting was adjourned at 3:20 p.m.

Fraternally, Carol Marek (13) President (4-30-81) -SPJST-

Survivors include three sons, Willie Hrabina, Johnie Hrabina, both of Ennis and Louis Hrabina of Baytown; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Joe Palka of Baytown; one sister, Mrs. Joe Jaska of Ennis; and several nieces and nephews.

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

Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 25 EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the members of Lodge No 68, Nelsonville, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed lodge sister HERMINA LUBOJASKY, who passed away March 13, 1981 in the Bellville Hospital, at the age of 79 years.

Born in the Nelsonville Community 11 April 1902, she was the daughter of Joe and Mollie Janosky.

She was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church of 13ellville and the Nelsonville SPJST Lodge No. 68.

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

The former Hermina Janosky was married to Charlie Lubojasky in ceremonies 26 October 1921 performed in Nelsonville. Mr. Lubojasky passed away 19 November 1972.

Survivors include sons, Ben Lubojasky of Bellville, Burgess Lubojasky of Sugar Land and Roger Lubojasky of Texas City; sisters, Mrs. George Mikeska of Bellville and Mrs. Lillie Engelholm of Houston; brother, Ben Janosky of Houston; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

May our departed sister rest in peace.

Respectfully submitted by: Mrs. Lillie M. Shupak Secretary of Lodge No. 68

The Resolution Committee, on behalf of the entire membership of West Lodge No. 54, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge sister BESSIE POPP, 74, of Rt. 1, Box 57, Abbott, who died 1 April 1981 in the.West Community Hospital.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday in the West Brethren Church, with Rev. Henry Beseda officiating. Interment was in Brethren Cemetery near West, under the directions of Aderhold Funeral Home.

Born 28 August 1906 in Czechoslovakia, Sister Popp lived in the Abbott area since 6 years of age.

Her husband, Henry Popp, preceded her in death 26 November 1975.

Survivors include 3 sons, Ernest H. Popp of Temple, Dan Popp of Arlington, Texas, Henry Popp of Commerce; 5 daughters, Mrs. John (Anne) Emery of West, Mrs. Bill (Naomi) Scott of Ross, Mrs. John (Bess) Jez of Temple, Mrs. Spencer (Linda) Gardner of Houston, Miss Lana Popp of Stockton, Calif.; one brother, John Lastovica of Hopewell, Virginia; 19 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

May she rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Jan Vaculik

-SPJSTEXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY The Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 25 wishes to express heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed sister MARY HRABINA, age 93, of Ennis, who passed away March 31, 1981 after a long illness.

Mass for Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. April 1st, with the Rev. Lawrence Haberman as celebrant.

Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Keever Chapel and interment was in Myrtle Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers were: Eugene Jakubik, Wesley Jaska, both of Ennis; John Causey of Mesquite, David Hrabina, James Buchta, both of Baytown and Jimmy Hrabina of Houston.

Sister Hrabina was born 29 June 1887 in Czechoslovakia, the daughter of John and Veronica (Vrana) Palka. In 1893 she came to the United States with her parents, settling in the Ennis community. In 1907 she was married to John Hrabina of Ennis and they made their home in the Ennis community.

Mr. Hrabina died in 1946. She was a member of St. John Catholic Church and a 75-year member of the SPJST Lodge N. 25.

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of San Jacinto Lodge No. 91, Crosby, Texas, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed brother H. KEITH MAY, who passed away Wednesday, April 2, 1981, at the age of 56.

Brother May was born in Huffman, Texas July 28, 1924, and was a resident of Crosby for the past 36 years. He was a member of the Crosby United Methodist Church, Crosby Junior Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, Lions Club, Crosby Volunteer Fire Department and Crosby Water Board.

He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II, and worked for National Biscuit Company as a machinist for 28 years.

He is survived by his wife, Irene J. May; daughter and son-in-law Cheryl Lynne and Dan R. Omtvedt of Huffman; mother, Fannie M. May of Pasadena; brothers, Ennis May of Highlands, Van May of Crosby and Pat N May of La Porte; sisters, Pauline Miller of Marble Falls, Dorothy Bandy of Warrenttn and Joyce Brown of Highlands; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were held Saturday,

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April 4, 1981 at Crosby United Methodist Church with the Rev. John Wheeler and the Rev. Rick Elfert officiating. Burial was in White Cemetery in Highlands.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Georgia Lostak Victor Lostak Alvin Franta - SPJST

IN MEMORIAM "Happy is the man who can dream dreams and not be afraid to sacrifice his life to see them come true."

Richard Felix Hubenak, Jr. died Monday, April 13, 1981, at his home at Route 3, Montgomery, Texas, near Conroe.

He was born and reared in Fort Worth. Texas, graduated from North Side High School, and attended Texas Wesleyan College. He was Captain in his ROTC Battalion in high school, completed two years of service with the rank of Sergeant in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, and continued his military interests through membership in the American Legion Post 490 at Pasadena, Texas.

He began his career with Montgomery Ward in Fort Worth as a salesman in the TV and Stereo Department. Fifteen years ago, he transferred to the Montgomery Ward Pasadena store and in subsequent years was manager of the TV and Stereo Department of Montgomery Ward stores in Pasadena, San Jacinto Mall, and most recently at the Groespoint Store in Conroe, Texas. He and his departments received numerous awards for outstanding salesmanship for the Montgomery Ward stores. His widow was presented his 20-year service pin embellished with three rubies at the conclusion of the funeral services, the pin having arrived during the week of his death.

Though ill with a heart condition for many years, Dick—'as he was known -- miraculously survived serious cancer surgery in November 1979. His dedication to work and family kept him going until his untimely death of an apparent heart attack. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church at Conroe. The Rev. Bob Blippe conducted funeral services at Shannon's North Funeral Chapel in Fort Worth at 11:30 a.m.

April 17, 1981. John Robinson of Pasadena, Texas, a close personal friend, gave the eulogy at the chapel and conducted the American Legion presentation of colors at the graveside in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Pallbearers were John Robinson, Ernest Bates, Rudy Koci, Jr., Joe Paul Hubenak, Gordon Hubenak, Craig Davies, Jon Durham, and Charlie Durham.

Survivors include his wife, Peggy Ruth Hubenak; a daughter, Mrs. Doug (Deborah Lynn) Harrison of Pasadena, Texas; a son, R. F. Hubenak, III (Rick) of Montgomery, Texas; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Hubenak, Sr. of Fort Worth; a brother, Raymond J. Hubenak of Fort Worth; and a sister, Mrs. C. R. (Martha) Durham of Fort Worth, and a host of relatives and friends throughout Texas.

May our departed brother Rest in Peace.

Respectfully, submitted by: Mrs. C. R. Durham Member of Lodge No. 92

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ROCNIK 69 CISLO 18 u olejove spoleenosti tam. Rada bych vedela co se s ni stane, temto einem si K svatku na g ich maminek zkazila 2ivot a mysleia bych, ze jests za2lje trapne chvile nee se vg e urovna U prostted jara, v mesici jestli nebude odsouzend do maminky svatek svuj sveti: trestnice za to. Pros to jen udelala — TisIce pfanf snad ze vgech svetit kdato vi? speje k nim ze srdce &U. Zde v Dallas se bude konat Mezinarodni Bazar ve dnech 8-9-10Maminkam v oefch slzy se sviti kvetna dole ve meste a tohoto se nad kaiqm projevem lasky: zueastni 35 skupin ethnickYch. Take Deti se dawn zmenily v kviti — krajanska skupina zatanei Besedu, a v zlata zvuk prostieke hlasky. rtzna jidla se budou prodavat. Toto jiste bude zajimave a kdo milk se V zajemna laska Atestf jen tvoff, zueastnit, tak se pobavf. Takto aspori ona jest hvezdiekou noci: se ruzne narody lepe poznaji mezi Vzpominka pouha starosti molt -sebou a porozumi jeden druhernu. laska se vyrovni moci.

Pfed dvema tydny na televizi ukazovali p. Frank Story, ktery kdysi 0 svatku vasem, maminky zlate, pied mnoha lety byval ueitelern v radost neck' zajasa hrudf: enniske vy .ggi gkole ale ja vice jak 50 To jmeno krasne jest nam vgem let Lei' zde v Highland Park gkole ae je svate mu ji2 90 let a do gkoly jezdi 4 mile na ono i spicfho vzbudi. svem bicyklu. Ukazovali velky dort kterym byl p. Story pocten a te2 mu K uspechilm novy'm za diem nagim bylo dand uznani za ty leta vyueovani hrde se vydava decko: a piltornno bylo mnoho jeho pfatel a S rnarninkou jest mu svet eel)," znarnych. Jelika ho dobre zname tak drai§im — jsem mu poslala gratulaci a bez r,f v g ak — poukti jest vifecko!

A. Machek. podekovani za v ge co pro nas Cechy udelal v Ennis. Na dnihy den me zavciai a prvnf jeho slova byla: "Jak -SPJSTse mag?" Byla jsem velmi pfekvapend nebot' jsem myslela, ze za ty iota ja Oddil Dopis ovatelii eesky zapomnel, ale behem rozmluvy jsem se dovedela,ze jests umi dosti Tak Welicos — dobre mluvit. On stale vzpominal na Aneika Houdkova. ta leta kdy bydlel v Ennis a jak se uell Nedavno v Ennis dostavili novou eesky. Jeho bratr Dr. Fred Story byl vyggi gkolu a meli otevteni pro obe- tam lekafem a mezi eeskym lidem byl censtvo .aby si mohli prohlednout dobre znam. Vypravel me, ze bratr nove vystavenou budovu. Tato nova jezdil k eeskym pacientdm ale bylo to gkola se naleza, na druhe strane mesta te2ke se dorozumet kdy oni anglicky a je velika a ovgem mnohem pekneji a neumeli a on zase eesky neumel. Tak tieeineji zailzend netli byla ta stare, prigli na to, se &it z Ceske ueebnice a kterd, byla postaveno, v 1916 a po tolik pozdeji jim to bylo moc dobre. On let sloaila nam vgem. Za ty 'eta tisice ea,sto jezdil s bratrem k nemocnym a studentil proglo jejimi dveini a jsou kdy umeli trochu eesky tak to bylo rortrougeni po celem na gem kontin- hned lepgi. Pan Story se me vyptaval entu. Mnozf tei jii jsou na veenosti a na Kane krajany ktere znal a gal aditele ter Slygela jsem, ze meli hodiny uteklo jako nic. Povfdal, k prinrodce pro lids, ktetI se ptigli davno se tak nepobavil vzpominkami podivat a pry meli velkou navgtev-u na byvaly domov a zname. On i jeho tech, kteti se o gkolu a gkoleni bratr byli opravdu velmi hodnf a zajimali, ktera, je velmi pekna. pfatelgti k nagim lidem a na to se Minuly tyden se zde zase udaly nezapomina. nikdy. Skoda,ze tehdy kterym elovek ani nechce vent. Nej- nebylo vice takovych dobrych du gl, ty dfive jista pant jrnenem Rucker, mlada leta mohly byti mnohem ktera byla na Wert' v prebyterianske veselej gi. Pfejeme p. Story jests nemocnici a byla pagtena, na mnoho let ve zdravi a hodne gtesti ve domt, zasttelila se po to kdy vy-ueovani, kdy je tak ally a kona, postrelila svou dcerku a pak kdy zaslu2nou praci. Kdo ho znaval jiste souse& prisli tak na gli ji mrtvou. rad uslygi o nem tyto zpravy a bude Sttelila tez po svem synkovi ale mu pitt ter vge dobre. netrefila ho. Dcerka je ye vathem Ja nevim, ale lids nyni kradou vge stavu v nemocnici. Tato part to asi mane. V Trieste New Braunfels, Tx., udelala z racileni nebot' pry mela se zlodeji vloupali do hadi farmy a nedorozumeni s maaelem a takto to ukradli 44 vzacnych exemplatt hadt skoneilo. Jiste smutny ptipad! a ujeli ku San Antonio, Tx., ae se pc) Druhy pfipad se udal v patek v nich stfIlelo. ManZele Teskovi, kteil Sheraton hotelu, kdy 17. leta student- onu hadi farmu vlastni, se vyslovili, ka z vyki gkoly v Holland, Tx., dala ze ty hadi jsou velmi vzacne a nejsou 2ivot diteti ptedeasne a za chvili jej k nahrazenf jelika jsou chraneni vyhodila ze sedmeho poschodi dolt na zakonem a maji cenu aspon 10 tisic zem kde jej nagli mrtve. Device melo dolart. Musel to byt nekdo kdo graduovat ze gkoly v kvetnu a zde rozumel hadtm, ponevad2 vzali tyto byla na jakesi konvenci a tak to nejedovate a jedovate tarn zanechali. skoneilo. Policie vygetfovala ji a je Hadi byli dobre uzamcene ale zlodeji Z.alovand z vraidy a byla driena, na zamek piece vyvratili a ujeli. Take zaruce 50 tisic dolarft, ale pry byla vzali asi $225 dolart hotovych. Zda propagtend zatim domt k rodieum. hadi se najdou je talco Rodina je dosti prominentni v Ui za tri mesice anglicky princ Holland a otec jest vy ggim atednikem Karel se bude 2enit a brit gti obchoci-

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6. kvetna 1981 nici a tovarnici chvataji s vyrobou vgelijakych pamatkovy'ch veci, ktere se budou prodavat turistftm v to dobu. Pry nejen lacinej gi veci ale i drag!' jako stillorne a zlate vyrobky se vyrabi o ptekot. Ovgem, oni se spolehaji na nage americke turisti, k piivezou hodne penez a hodne koupi, aby mohli rici, ze maji pamatky na aristokratickou svatbu. V gak take cestovni kancelate se pfleinuji aby turistu hodne jelo do Anglie v eervenci a Britove penize jiste potfebuji. Tak uvidime jak se veci vyvinou, Onehdy zlodej zde unes1 maleho inesic stareho hocha z nemocnice, kde tento byl na leeeni nebot' mel vane problerny se svym zdravim a ustaviene musel miti dohled a opatfeni. Pak thlevize a noviny unosce aby dite vratil jinak k zerni.e a nnatka &tete (mexicke narodnosti) byla cela prye z toho. Unosce asi mel z toho strach a dite polo2i1 do bedny od sodovky v uliece za obchodem, kde jej jisty elovek nagel a policie pak jej zavezla do nemocnice bez fihony.

Minuly tyden zase takovym zpilsobenn byla unesena, v Houstonu holeicka z nemocnice osm dni stare a jests myslim nebyla vracena zpet. Nevirn proe ti deti jsou uneseny--jestli proto vykupne anebo jen aby nem, delali?

Ale nepornysli co starosti a trapeni pfivodi rodieum skrze to.

Prave co dopisuji zpravy jsme obdrkli zpravu, 2e pi. Angelina Zaludkova z Whitesboro, Tex., vdova po nagem bratranci se nachazi v nemocnici v Sherman, Tx. Tato zprava nas zarmoutila nebot' jsme ji VZ'dy radi navgtevovali kdy jsme tam jeli. Jeji mantel Joe Zaludek odpoeiva na veenosti kolik let.

Pirejerne mile pinbuzne aby zdravi se zlepgilo a zas mohla byt jako dtive.

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Cteni bratti a sestry.

Nagi dubnovou schtzi zahajil nag ptedseda bratr Daniel Nors v nedeli 12. dubna. Vlajky nastolili Larry Brem a Randy Nors. Slib vernosti vlajce byl odilkan vgemi piltomnymi jako i nage spolkova hesla. Vgichni ttednici byli na svem mists mimo moji maliekosti; schtze jsern nemohl byt pfitomen nasledkern nemoci moji manielky ktera je jests ve Scott & White nemocnici ale pornalu se jeji stay zlepguje a snad tento tyden ji dostaneme domt. Za tyto poznamky dluzm nagi anglicke dopisovatelce sestke Annie Hanagove.

Sestra Bonnie Pruitt pfeeetla protokol z rninule schftze, ktery byl pfijat tak, jak byl napsan. Pfedseda bratr Nors poladal piftomne k povstani v fiche naodlibe za nagi sestru Thelma Gilbertovou; budii ji zeme lehka.

Byly eteny dopisy od sestry Dorothy Warrenove, Texas Commission of Folk Arts, National Sokol Association a March of Dimes ktere se vyisidily dle potteby.

Statni polni reditel bratr Silas Smith podekoval fadu za aivani sine pro organizatorskou sehUzi, ktera se

konala 23. bkezna a podavaly se zakusky s kavou po teto schtzi.

Pak se pfikroeilo ke zpravam vyboru a za nag Majetkovy vybor podala zpravu sestra Darlene Engelkova; povedela nam, Ze zakoupili vejir pro nage jevigte aby se muzikanttm lepgi hrglo, dalgi obthajici (circulating) vejite ktere budou urnisteny kde je bude tfeba.

Dale 20 stolft ktere 11.2 jsme pottebovali nejaky eas.

Za zabavnf vybor podal zpravu bratr Geo. Shilling ze na pti gti schtzi odevzdarne poctu nagim maminkarn a po schftzi budeme mit dobrou svaeinu, tak maminky se ja te gte; dale podekoval nagim kuchatkam za pomoc v kuchyni a za dobre sendviee a jine dobroty.

Sestra Libby Parmova podala zpravu za Klub mladek kteti byli na koulenf (bowling) a Ze mladei bude mit soute2 na nejkrasnej gi vajfeka a po schtzi budou mft hledani vajfeek venku (Easter egg hunt).

Bratr Emil Hanug podal zpravu za leden, imor a bkzen ktera byla zajimaval a dobre. Bratr Leon Hensel podal zpravu za Reviznf vybor prohlidli tadove a fine knihy a nagli vge v tpinern potadku. Bratr Ed Mazanec podal zpravu za nernocensky vybor; povedel nam ie sestra Marie Stranska darovala ildu $100 k uliiti dle potteby, bratr Frank Parma podal navrh aby jsme za to zakoupili vejli- pro jevigte a dali na nej jeji jrneno, Ze ho darovala; navrh byl podporovan a pro gel jednohlasne.

Sestfe Stranske srdeene dekujern za tento dar ktery uz opakovala po nekolikrat.

Bratr Ed Mazanec podekoval za pozdravne karty a kvety, kdy2' sestra Agnes byla v nemocnici a ze je to dobre byt zase doma. Sestra Agnes jiz chodi s pomoci hillky a bylo to hezke ji uvidet na schtzi.

Nove Cleny jsme Leopolda Sancheze, Pete S. Torres, Judy Marie Richardsovou, Barbara Sue Janekovu a Joseph Allen Campbell; doufame k se jim u nas bude lfbit a ie budou navgtevovat nage schtze.

Za nemocensky vybor podala zpravu sestra Polly Gaidu gkova za poslane pozdravne karty temto elentm: bratru Joe Ja gkovi ktery mel operaci, sestke Mabel Crowove, ktery je v nemocnici a pomalu se zlepguje, bratru Henry VVestovi ktery take byl ve veteranske nernocnici, ale Id je doma a byl piftomen na schtzi, sestre Matilda Hanugove ktera byla ve Scott and White nemocnici v Temple, sestte Doris Glatterova ktera take mela operaci a take uz byla pfitomna na schuzi a bratru Alfonsovi Urbanovskemu, ktery take byl v nemocnici.

Vgem nemocnym pkjerne brzke a trvale uzdraveni a navrat do nagich schtzi.

Sestra Darlene Engelkova, podala zpravu o enniske "workshop" schtzi kterou od nageho fadu navgtivili pfedseda Daniel Nors, mistopkedseda George Trefny, tajemnice sestra Bonnie Pruittova a finaneni tajernnice Darlene Engelkova; povedela ie schtze byly velice uiiteene a ze se pfiueili podat lepgi

6. kvetna 1981 — VESTNIK/13

vykonpri jejich povinnostech.

Ptedseda Daniel Nors podelcoval v g em pracovnikum kteri prisl eistit nase nadvotf a sin v sobotu 11. dubna; ciostavili se pracovnici: Daniel a Leona Norsovi, Leslie a Glenna Dunganovi, Frank a Libby Parmovi, Ray a Ruby Orsagovi, Johnnie a Polly Gaidu g kovi, Irene Millerova, Ira Niswanger, Emil Hanu g , Arthur Langlotz a Tony Glatter; vgichni udelali dobrou praci. Dvetni cenu vyhrala sestra Elsie Mooreoval.

Narozeniny v bteznu mely sestry Linda Steinhouserova, Karen Sheltonova a bratii Frank Legikat, Raymond Shelton, Arthur Longlotz.

Zazpivali jsme jim "Happy Birthday"; dort prinesla Karen Sheltonova ktery byl hezky a chutny.

Jelikot nebylo dal gho spolkoveho jednani, schnze byla ukoneena a kazdy se bavil dle libosti. Na g e ptigtf schnze bude 17. kvetna zaeatkem 2:30 odpoledne.

Je g te jednou v g em dekujeme za dobroty, ktera, nam byla venovana za eas nemoci rnojf mantelky a doufam, ze koneene se uzdravi a buderne moci osobne v g em podekovat a nav g tevovat schnze a podat pomocne ruky kde je bude tteba.

S bratrskkm pozdravem Otto Hanug

Ceska, Inge pro studenty eeskeho jazyka na Universite Houston.

Na kvetnou nedeli 12 dubna se sjeli studenti eeskeho jazyka se svymi ueiteli na Universite Houston, kde v Newman nabotenskem sttedisku (Newman Religious Center) sloutil oblfbeny vlastenecky p. biskup Jan L. Motkovsky msi svatou v &skein jazyce. Tato in g e se konala z podnetu p. biskupa k prohloubenf narodnflio uvedomeni na g ich studentil a jejich ztototnenf se s na g krajanskou vetvf tu v Texa.su.

Pted m g a behem bohosluteb, jet zaealy y e 4 hod. odpoledne ueinkoval krojovany sbor KJT-Gulf Coast Singers-vedeny Lenardem Kulhankem. V anglicko-eeskem kazani na g pan biskup vysvetlil studentfn, kteff se teprve uef zakladum Ceske tea vyznam slovanskeho puvodu a dfile g tost hla g eni se k n g rodnimu odkazu. Ostatnim nam, neastnficfun teto vyznamne m g e, tekl biskup Jan L. Motkovsky y e svern kazanf souhrnem toto: "I kdyt vas nenf tu mlad g fch 50 let v Texasu mnoho co opravdu plynne ovladate eesky jazyk, tak spoleenym venujte se naciale na gim etnickym zale g tostem a ueirite v g e pottebne k zachovanf na g eho narodnfho dedictvi pro prig tf pokolenf houtevnatou pracf na zakladech vybudovanych nagmi ptedchadci."

Po m g sv., ktera se konala pod za g titou Narodnfho Svazu Ceskych Katona, odboelca Texas a za pritomnosti ptedsedy teto organizace v Texasu, Leslie W. Ko g arka s mantelkou rodem z Dubiny, pripravila znama krajanska pracovnice, elenka KJZT, pf. Vlasta Slaninova s pomocf pf. Ade ly Gardemalove obeerstveni limonadou a koldei, 'dere g lo rychle na odbyt.

Na teto m g pro Ceske studenty, obetovane nagm vzacne vlasteneckYm sfdelnfm biskupem Houstonsko-Galvestonske diecese dr. Janem L. Motkovskym byli pritomni tito profesoil a ueitele destiny: Profesor Vilem Soueek s chat- — Universit y Houston, ueitel Karel Heyda s mardelkou — vySgf

kola (High School) Spring Branch,

Houston, profesor Calvin Chervenka s panf — Temple Junior College, ueitel Radornir Skacel s mantelkou 2 cletrni — Lamar Community College, ueitelka Ilika Smithova (Subrtova) — Brazosport Community College, ueitel Tadea g Polagek vy gg f g kola (High School) Flatonia a ueitel Viktor Schmidt — Alvin Community College. Nekteri z ueiteln meli sebou nekolik studentu; nekteri studenti vesmeS z Houstonu samostatne. Teto vyznamne in g e svate se mimo studentu a ueiteln zneastnili tet nekteri krajane z Houstonu a okolf.

Ac celkova neast (ptedevgim studentil ee g tiny z University Houston) mohla byt lep g , tak — dle slov na g eho mileho p. biskupa pied m g a behem kazarif — ptekrasne sluneene podasf odpoledne na Kvetnou nedeli spolu s duletitYm utkanim v ko gkove zdej g fho klubu Houston Rockets versus San Antonio Spurs udelalo na g m gi v mysli student-CI silnou konkurenci.

Pritomnf, at' z Houstonu anebo mimo mesto, se shodli v nazoru, to eeska na g e sloutena pro na g e studenty eesko-americkym p. biskupem Janem L. Moficovskym byla vynikajfcim prispevkem k zachovanf eeske teei a Ceske kultury v Texasu. Tato vyznamna uddlost — eeskal m g e sv. na Universite Houston za pritomnosti taktka v g ech ueitelt eeskeho jazyka tu v Texasu, a studentu nag teei z Houstonu i odjinud — byla konana, a vlastne s ve gkerymi podrobnostmi tet zaHzena, samotnym p. biskupem.

Nakmu eeskoamerickemu biskupovi Janu. L. Motkovskemu, ktery pii sve nefinavne praci na vinici Pane v g estranne usiluje o zachovanf nageho narodniho dedictvi, naleti tedy srdeeny dflc v g ech teto ptftomnych i cele na g karjanske vetve. pritomnych i cele na g krajanske vetve.

Jmenem p. biskupa vyslovuji Newmanova nabotenskemu centru UH, zastupci tohoto stfediska. dp. C. Trutterovi, KJT peveckernu sboru, profesorfun, ueitelfun, studentilm zblfzka i z dali a v g em pritomnym uptimne Pan Biih zaplaf !

Jan J. Karas z Houstonu.

—SPJST-

SPJST fad Rozkvet eislo 172.

Pasadena, Texas Vatenf bratti, sestry a milovanf krajane \tilde v na gem milovanem a bolestnem Texasu. Ctime vSe ptede g e i tive v celem oblfbenem Texasu.

Kdyt ti, co nas ptede g i nas v Texasu tak mnoho pro nas udelali, budeme na ne hrdf. Na ge zem je plaid oleje, plynn, uhlf, take i zlata, stribra, kamenu a nevim cello jineho vie (i texaskeho diamanty). Tak podporujte nage texaske rolniky a penetite kapitalisty i ovkm nezapomerite na na ge Ceske podporujfcf jednoty v statu Texas ke ktere patrite jako SPJST a RVOS i katolitske jednoty a spolky, protote v g ichni na g ptedsedove a feditele jsou hrdf na vgechny eeske eleny.

Zde v Texasu na farmach i v mestech se v g echno vgemotne buduje. Na ge Hlavni" budova v Austin je zlatem pi-Arita. a ostatnf budovy v malem jsou vrcholem u nebe. Talc my zde v Texasu budeme hrdf, a nezapomerite vkchny rady vice podporovat a zvete vice lidf do jednot v Texasu. Warne vas; jiste budete uctive privitani vSemi

pf. edsedy a eleny v g ech tadu a zvlagte do Mai SPJST, ktera, je v Texasu a my v Pasadene -lostavame vice a vice katcly tyden no-4Th elenu a elenek.

Diky za v g e no-s-e; a vitejte a prineste vice; bude se nam to velice vypiacet, eim vice budeme zvat novYch Zveme v g echny na na g e roeni bratrske shrornatclenf na veeefi 15. kvetna v patek veeer 7 hodin a prosime prineste sebou maso, klobasy a slepief smatene maso, koldee, kejky, paje, zeleniny, salat a nebo sladky saint i take, plivecite sebou vase mile (to jim ukazat na g actu a na g i einnost v tadn efslo 172. Rozkvet ✓ Pasadene, Texas). Utijte vase zdravi a dobrych easn bude tam tanec the Po veeeti; hudba bude "Dan Boys" (muzika mfchana); onf bray tu nejlep g f, co na g ee g ti lide a jinf radi sly g f a tancujf. Vitame vas vkchny z daleka i zbilzka i ovSem z Texasu. Bratte Sefeiku zveme vas; mame vas velice radi; jste jiste pro v g echny uptimnY a pro nas zvla g te a &Icy y am. Ptejeme y am grastnou cestu k nam.

Na druhy den 16. kvetna v sobotu zase budeme mit tanec; hudba Ray Ktenka, v na g i sini eislo 172. SPJST v Pasadene.

Nezapornerite, te y e stredu 13. kvetna budeme mit nasi schuzi, tak jako se vtdycky schazime jednou mesfene katdou sttedu druheho tydne ✓ mesici, tak v g ichni alenove se dostavte i jestli bude mono Vime, to nekteri pracuji veeer, take i ja sam pracuji veeer nekdy at do rana ut se slunce na mne usmiva. Dekuji Bohy to ja v mein veku je g te miltu pracovat; ja, se eitfm a mam sflri jako vice net nekteri y e veku 30 let. Ja slcladam grocerie z velkych nalchdnich povozii 7 j i nych statu s velkou "forklift"; nc-.21.:Ecre jsou at na vygcu 30 stop vysoko. Tak prosfm ptijd'te do schfize alespori vy, kteri mfdete, budete sly g et od ptedsedy co se deje.

Kdybych ja pracoval y e dne, ja bych byl ptitomny po katcle; mam rad shromadenf lidf, kdyt je to motile pro mne. Proto P. a tena jsme v nasem chramu pane katdou nedeli i ve svatcich kdyz je to motile.

Tak prosfm, pane redaktore, nemejte to za zle, ze tak moc pfgu, protote ja rad pi g'. Doufam, ze mi date tu priletitost a moje psanf bude v na g em Vestniku, my u nas radi eteme o vsech novinkach co se deje vgude okolo nas a celem natem bratrskem Texasu. Moje temi gka a dcera Margie Lee Nelmsova etou anglicky a ja jako Cech-Moravan eesky a jine.

Tak pro dnes to bude v g echno a v g ichni po celem Texasu: my zde v radu eislo 172. posilame vgem pozdrav a ptijed'te se na nas podivat a vtdycky budete uprimne privitani s usmevem i s rueiekou.

Vitime vas a diky v g em; pane Jan Sta g a vtdycky radi u nas eteme Ceske dopisy od Vg ech, kteri pi-Sou do na g eho organu Vestniku.

S Panem Bohem v g em v g ude a mnoho §testi a zdravf; pro dnes jsou to Vg echny novinky a vyrizuji pozdravy bratrstvu.

John T. Mikeslca eesky dopisovatel tadn aislo 172. ktozkvet Pasadena, Texas —SPJST-

Uercie se eesii.y Let Us Study Czech!

Lekce patnacta — Lesson No. 15 Rozmluva — Conversation Dobry den, panf Novakova_: Jsem rad, to umfte eesky.

Dobry den, Honzo! Sly g ela jsem, to mate zajem o cegtinu.

Ano, tez, se uefm efsti a psati eesky.

To je bajeene. Jiste, ze tvoje babieka je tomu rada.

Maminka tet ma z toho radost, ze p isi babicce eesky. Babieka necte anglicky.

Je ee g tina tetkg?

Nenf velmi tetka. Tatinek "Bez prace nejsou koldee."

To je pravda. Rada bych jegte mluvila, ale musfm ut jfti. S bohem, Honzo!

Tez mam na spech. Vecer jedeme do mesta. Na shledanou, panf Novakova!

Slovnieek — Vocabulary pain" Novakova — Mrs. Novak zajem — interest ee"Stina — Czech language bajecny -- wonderful jiste — surely radost — joy pravda — truth anglicky — English (adv.) kolalee — Czech pastry te2ka(e) — Difficult heavy

musiti I umjqi

must

kr) A. r,,Av

sly.Seti li — to hear psati III — to write eisti III — to read fikati I — to say jeti III — to drive Ai III -- to go (on foot) spech — hurry veeer — evening prace — work mesto — town, city bez — without tvoje — your, yours

Mluvnice — Grammar 1. Conjugation of the verbs of the third conjugation: lard stem) elsti — to real (hard Singular Plural 1st person — etu eteme 2nd person — ete§ etete 3rd person— ete etou psati — to write (soft stem) Singular 1st person pisi (u colloguial) 2nd person loges 3rd person pise

Plu 1st person pfkme 2nd person pfgete 3rd person pfg ete pig (ou coloquial) 2. Hereafter the verbs in the vocabulary will be labeled as I, II, III, conjugation. This classification will serve to guide you in, conjugating. In previous lessons the endings for conjugations I and II were given.

3. Conjugation of verbs given in the vocabulary: musiti muslin mush mush musime musite mug (ejl)

umeti umfm mule umf urnime umfte utifejf

jeti jedu jedes. jede jedeme jedete jedou

jdu jdeg jde jdeme jdete jdou

jfti

14/VESTNIK — 6. kvetna 1981 nkati

revise, repeat, umfm-I know (how to

fikAm iika§ Hica hicame tilcate tikajf

do sopething: a skill), mluvfm-I speak, 'spolu-together, with one another, eesky, adv.-(in) Czech.

1. The imperative serves to 'express command or request. We take the third person plural form of the present tense indicative (oni berou, etou, delajf) and drop the ending (-ou, -1). The resulting form is the imperative for the 2nd person singular, which is used for more intimate, friendly approach. 2nd person plural, which can be used in singular in more polite, respectful approach, is formed by adding -te to the basic form. The ending -me forms the 1st person plural, which corresponds to English "let us . .".

4. Explanation of phrases: Mate zo-jem o ee§tinu. You are interested in Czech.

Ma z toho radost. He is happy about it.

To je pravda. That's the truth, or that's right.

Mam na spech. I'm in a hurry. musim 112 jiti. I must go now Rada bych je§te niluvila. I would like to talk some more.

Bez prate nejsou koldee. You can't have cake without work. (This is a popular Czech saying: "One must work hard to get somewhere".)

Homework 1. Translate and practice reading the conversation.

2. Learn all the new words and expressions.

3. Study the three ;types of conjugation given in the previous lessons and in this lesson.

4. Practice the conversation with some member of your family.

--SPJST-

Learn Czech With Us 11th Lesson. The Imperative.

Dative of Personal Pronouns.

Dobr3i. den! Prosfrn vas, kde je tady Kaprova ulice? Jdete pofad rovne a potom na riamest'" doprava. Nebo jed'te trarnvajf eislo sedmnact ne'rci dvacet. Pozor, eekejte! S \Fit eervend. — Tak, ted' pfechazeil-e.

Tamhle pfijildf dvacitka. Rychle nastupujte. Nashledanou. Budte zdrav! Studuj ee§tinu kaaiy den alespori chvfli. Cti text a hledej nova slova ve slovniku. Pis je na papfr. Uc se gramatiku a pravidelne ji opakuj.

Poslouchej radio. Chod' na Ceske filmy. Umf tva babieka eesky? At' ti pomaha. Mluvte spolu tesky.

VOCABULARY: poi-ad rovne(keep) straight forward, doprava-to the right, tramvajl-by tram, streetcar, pozor!-watch out!, svitf-the light is on, dvacftka, f.-tram number twenty, zdraq-healthy, Bud' zdrav!Hello!, sestina, f.-Czech language, alespori-at least, uefm se-I learn, pravidelne-regularly, opakuji-i

3rd p1.

berou dp laji c•tou

—ber+0 —delaj+0 —et +i

2nd eg.

2nd pl.

let pl.

=ber, =delej, =et!

bertet delejte' etete!

berme, delejme!

Octeme!

similarly: vat! myj! bez! eekej! nedavej! jdi! mysli! spi!

A) The type ber! softens the final d, t, n, h, k into d',f,ri, z, c/e b) The type delej! changes -aj into -ej. c) The type eti! represents verbs with the stem ending in two or more consonants (jdi! konei! mysli!). It takes the endings -i, -eme, -ete (after d, t, n, b, p, v, f, m -1, -erne, -ete,). The final consonants soften.

Irregular imperative: bu' .r — be! (Bud' zdrav!) jdi! — go! pojd'! — come (here or with me)! stuj! — stop! (from stojfm — I stand) Distinguish: Co snIdate? Snfdejte rychle! Co etete? etete pomalu. kdy odjildtte? — Neodjadejte. Kam baste? -- Bate rychle. The commands in third person singular and p lural are formed from 3rd person of the present tense indicative and the particle at', At', ete! — Let him read. Tell him to read. At' eekaji! At' konel!

2. Dative of personal pronouns N ja ty on ona ono my vy oni D (unstressed) mi ti mu ji mu nam yam ji D (stressed) mne tobe jemu ji jemu nam yam jim D (prepositional) nemu ni nemu ni Observe: Maminka nam vatf veeeti.

Mother prepares dinner for us.

Pf§eme jim east°. We write them often.

Kupuju mu listek.1 am buying him a ticket.

Dekuju yam. (I) thank you.

JAN HOLUB

DANCE

NUKLEARNf MEDICINA Za deasti pfednich odborniku z ISSR i ze zahranief se konaly v Banske Bystrici (Banska, Bystrica) (Sttedoslovensky kraj) XIX. Dny nuklearnf mediciny. Slou21 eeskoslovenskYm i zahranienfm specialk seznamenf s nejnovejSimi poznatky v tomto progresfvnfm oboru, ktery stale hloubeji pronika do vkch oblastf mediciny.

Od prvnich humannfch aplikaci nuklearnf mediciny v CSSR uplynulo u2 fficet let; nynf se ji nejvice vydiva v diagnostice i terapii nejzava2nejUch onemocnenf - srdeenfch, cevnich a nadorovych.

Ptedmetem tHdennfho jednanf byla vymena zkuknostf s uplatnenfm modernf pffstrojove techniky, odborne problemy nuklearnf diagnostiky a vymezenf cfla dalef spoluprace mezi vedeckovyzkumnymi a klinickymi pracoviki.

Posledni Kilogram Zlata byl v eeskoslovensku vytaen v Jilovern (Hove) u Prahy v rote 1968.

Zlate doly byly zavIrany, proto2e “Trobni" naklady byly velke a rentabilita mala. Od te doby v'§ak cena zlata mnohona-sobne vzrostla, take rentabilita taby zlata se dostala do jineho svetla.

I tak ov§em si obnova taby vy2. aduje velke investierri naklady, kvalifikovane pracovnf slily a modern1 techniku. Proto jsou zlata lo2iska peelive zkournana z hlediska rentability te2by.

V sou'easne dobe je zkouman nekdel§f dui v Krasne Ho p e (Krasna.

Hora). Podnik Rudne doly PHbram zde zahajf tabu antimonove rudy, ktera obsahuje zlato.

Prfakum lo2isek a ptiprava taby se usketeeriuji v nekdej§lm bariskern meste Kutna, Hora. Podnik Geoindustria Praha provadf prrizkum v nekolika dal§ich lokalitach Sttedoeeskeho kraje.

Slavonic Mutual Fire Insurance Association P. O. BOX 1168 ROSENBERG, TEXAS 77471 Incorporated Under the Laws of Texas July 1, 1926 FINANCIAL STATEMENT December 31, 1980 ASSETS: Cash on Hand 200.00 $ Cash In Banks — Checking 351,480.95 2,045,000.00 Certificates of Deposit — Time Tax Exempt Municipal Bonds 349,480.38 Mortgage Loans — 1st Lien ................

M00.41.00 113,719.22 Accrued Interest Receivable 715.24 .... .

Real Estate — Lot, Rosenburg, Texas .........

8,150.00 21,672.65 Building -- Net Furniture and Fixtures — Net . . ... ....... ...... . . . ....

9,488.21 442.00 Prepaid Federal Taxes .............. .. . .......

TOTAL ASSETS ... $2,900,348.65 LIABILITIES: Accounts Payable Losses Payable Gross Premium Tax .......

Payroll Taxes Unearned Premiums Surplus: Policyholders (Reserved for Losses) $2,303,972.61 Donated 9,750.00

.

5,667.48 53,138.81 4,646.91 1,982.70 521,190.14

...... . ..........

TOTAL LIABILITIES

$2,313,722.61 $2,900,348.65

BOARD OF DIRECTORS VLADIMIR G. BILY, PRESIDENT 15525 JERSEY DRIVE, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77040 SIDNEY F. MENSIK, 1ST VICE PRESIDENT 1516 BERNIE AVENUE, ROSENBERG, TEXAS 77471 WILLIAM L. BAYER, 2ND VICE PRESIDENT RT. 3, BOX 550, BRYAN, TEXAS 77801

SPJST Lodge No. 188, Centerville

JED M. WALZEL, SECRETARY BOX 1168, ROSENBERG, TEXAS 77471

(Located 1 mile N. of the Intersection of Hwys. 75 & 7 in Centerville on Hwy. 75 North)

FRANK J. HANKA, TREASURER 6602 HOUSMAN ST., HOUSTON, TEXAS 77055

SATURDAY, MAY 9TH

DAVID W. HAJEK, ATTORNEY

Music By:

BOX 508, SEYMOUR, 'TEXAS 76380

RUSSELL JACKSON ORCHESTRA

GILBERT J. WALZEL, AUDITOR BOX 22, NEEDVILLE, TEXAS 77461

of Houston (Ballroom & Mixed Music)

W. F. SVEC, AUDITOR BOX 177, CYPRESS, TEXAS 77429

Admission for Members, $5; Guests, $10

BEN F. GRILL, AUDITOR 111 WEST McLAIN ST., SEYMOUR, TEXAS 76380

9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

JOHN E. MENSIK, HONORARY 1ST VICE PRESIDENT 1101 AUSTIN ST., ROSENBERG, TEXAS 77471

Wednesday, May 6, 1981 - VESTNfK/15 41■11■11

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Lodge No. 84, Dallas Saturday, May 16 - Vrazel Polka Band Monday, May 18 - Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 30 -- SPJST Softball Benefit Dance

SPJST CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY

Lodge No. 88, Houston .1111,01111111141.1111111.11111NO

Lodge No. 4, Hallettsville

Lodge No. 39, Bryan

Sunday, May 10 - Lodge meeting at Grant Bldg., 2 p.m.

Saturday, May 23 - New Generation * *

Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood Friday, May 8 - Social Friday, May 15 - Social Saturday, May 16 - CB Public Dance Sunday, May 17 - RVOS No. 46 Family Day, 3 p.m.

Friday, May 22 - Social Sunday, May 24 - Reinke Reunion Friday, May 29 - Social

Lodge No. 13, Dime Box Saturday, May 9- Country Tyme Wednesday, May 13 - Trail Ride Dance; the Moods Saturday, May 16 - Horizons Sunday, May 17 - Monthly meeting Sunday, May 24- Moods Saturday, May 30 - People's Choice ***

Lodge No. 15, Buckholts Wednesday, May 13 - Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

*** Lodge No. 18, Elgin

Saturday, May 9 - Ellinger Combo Sunday, May 17 - Battle Dance: Vrazels vs. Fabulous Six, 4-9 Saturday, May 23 - Leo Majek Saturday, May 30 - Debonaires

Friday, June 5 - Debonaires Saturday, June 6 - Private **

Lodge No. 24, Cyclone Saturday, May 9 - Horizons Wednesday, May 13 - Regular lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

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, May 23 - Jodie Mikula Saturday, May 30 - Lonnie Dean Saturday, Julie 6 - Beauman Brothers Saturday, June 27 -- Czech Harvesters ***

Lodge No. 35, Elk Friday, May 8 - Starlites Saturday, May 9 - Duncan Bros.

Saturday, May 16 - Country Drifters Saturday, May 23 - Starlites Saturday, May 30 - Roy Robbins & Availables Friday, June 5 - Casuals Saturday, June 6 - Jerry & The Melody Five Friday, June 12 - Lodge meeting, 7:30; youth club meeting, 7 p.m. *0*

Lodge No. 47, Seaton Saturday, May 9 - Gilbert Kautz (B/R) Tuesday, May 12 - Choral Group entertains at Southland Villa Nursing Home, 7:30 Saturday, May 16 - Skrabanek-Kirby wedding; music by Jerry Haisler & The Melody Five Tuesday, May 19 - Board of Trustees' meeting, 7:30 Saturday, May 23 - Woodrow Chervenkas' 40th Anniversary; music

by Vrazel Polka Band Tuesday, May 26 - Choral Practice, 7:30 Saturday, May 30 - Wence Shimek Saturday, June 6 - Lee Roy Matocha Friday, June 12 - Casuals 8-12 Saturday, June 13 - King of Swing (Dress Policy: Neatly Dressed) ***

Lodge No. 54, West Saturday, May 9 - Private Dance Sunday, May 17 - RVOS No. 78 Family Day Saturday, May 23 - Private Dance Sunday, May 24 - Sokol West Unit Local Slet/Barbecue, 11 a.m. until? at Lodge No 54 on N. Davis St. Saturday, May 30 - Private Dance Sunday, May 31 - Kocian Reunion

*0*

Lodge No. 66, Waco Saturday, May 9 - Brazos Express Saturday, May 16 - Jodie Mikula (Wedding) Sunday, May 17 - Lodge meeting and mothers will be honored, 2:30 p.m.; youth meets at 2 p.m.

Saturday, May 23 - Blacky & Country Gentlemen Saturday, May 30 - RVOS Party Saturday, June 6 - Country Drifters Saturday, June 13 - Billy Uptmor (No passes) (Every Sunday-Game Night, 7 p.m.)

Lodge No 74, Lovelady Saturday, May 9- Madison Express Monday, May 11 - Monthly meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 16 -- Country Pride Saturday, May 23 -- The Music Mas ters Saturday, May 30 -- The Silvertones Saturday, June 6 - Texas Nuggets Saturday, June 13 - Crockett Westerneers *0*

Lodge No. 80, Holland Saturday, May 9 - Debonaires Saturday, May 16 - Casuals Saturday, May 23 - Moods Saturday, May 30 - Hickory Creek Band Sunday, May 31 - Lodge No. 80 Annual Picnic (More details later)

Lodge No. 38, Kovar Sunday, June 7 - Lodge meeting, 1 p.m.

Sunday, June 14 - Fun and Frolic afternoon with music by Hilmer Dahl of Hutto playing on the organ, 1 to 5 p.m.

*0*

Lodge No. 81, Needville Tuesday, May 12 - Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

*0 *

Wednesday, May 6 -- Birthday Club Sisters' social/card party; lunch at noon; Concert Orch. practice, 7:30 p.m.; Entertainment Committee meeting, 7:30 Saturday, May 9 Vrazel Polka Band Monday, May 11 - Monthly meeting, 7:30 Wednesday, May 13 -- Birthday Club Sisters' meeting/luncheon, 11 a.m.; Concert Orch. practice, 7:30; Social Night Committee meeting, 7:30 Friday, May 15 - Texas Brew Saturday, May 16 - Texas Dutchmen Sunday, May 17 - Youth Club meeting, 3 p.m.

Wednesday, May 20 - Concert Orch. practice, 7:30 Saturday, May 23'- Knights of Dixie Wednesday, May 27 - Concert Orchestra/Choral Group rehearsal, 7:30 Friday, May 29 - The Country Boys Saturday, May 30 - Ray Jurecka (Every Thursday night social games, 7:15 kitchen open) ***

Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth Thursday, May 14 -- Ladies' Circle goes to Botanic Garden; leave hall at 9:30 a.m. or be at Botanic Garden at 10 Wednesday, May 20 - Ladies' Circle Tour Comanche Peak Steam Electric Station; be at the lodge hall, 7:30 a.m., bus leaves 8 and returns at 12 noon Sunday, May 24 - Dance; details later

*0*

Lodge No. 130, Dallas & Sokol Zizka 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 0**

Lodge No. 141, Sealy Wednesday, May 6 - Door prize night. Plans for picnic in June *0*

Lodge No. 142, Houston Sunday, June 14 - Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

*0*

Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth Sunday, May 10 - Sokol Ft. Worth Unit Exhibition, 2 p.m.; SPJST monthly meeting, 5 p.m.

Saturday, May 23 - Country/Western Dance; music by Jerry Smithey & Union Valley Express

Lodge No. 172, Pasadena Saturday, May 16 - Ray Krenek Saturday,' May 30 -- Lee Roy Matocha Saturday, June 13 - G"eerge Machart *0*

Lodge No. 176, Houston Northwest Monday, June 29 - Lodge meeting at Western Room of Long Point National Bank in Spring Branch *0*

Lodge No. 179, Warrenton Thursday, May 14 - Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.; youth club meeting, 7:30 p.m. *0*

Lodge No. 180, Burleson Wednesday, May 6 - Board of Trustees' meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, May 9 - Rhythm Reunion Saturday, May 16 - Rhythm Reunion Sunday, May 17 - Lodge meeting and covered-dish meal, 2:30 p.m. *0*

Lodge No. 183, Mid-Cities Saturday, May 9 - Dance; music by Henry Rejcek Polka Band Sunday, May 17 - Lodge monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m. **

Lodge No. 185, New Braunfels Thursday, May 17 - Lodge meeting at Eagles Hall, New Braunfels at 7:30

Lodge No. 187, Round Rock Friday, May 8 - Debonaires Saturday, May 9 -- Jess DeMaine Friday, May 15 - Nite Live Saturday, May 16 - People's Choice Friday, May 22 - Silver Creek Saturday, May 23 - Debonaires Sunday, May 24 -- May Fete (Crowning of Queen & other activities, 3 p.m.; free dance, music by HOT Czechs, 6-10 Friday, May 29 - Jess DeMaine & Austin Saturday, May 30 - Bert Rivera & The Night Riders *0 *

Lodge No. 188, Centerville Saturday, May 9 -- Russel Jackson Orchestra Saturday, May 16 - Country Tyme Saturday, May 23 - Susan Ray Saturday, May 30 - Country Magic

MY AMERICAN CREED I do not choose to be a common man. It is my right to be uncommon ... if I can. I seek opportunity ... not security. I do not wish to be a kept citizen, humbled and dulled by having the state look after me. I want to take the calculated risk; to dream and to build, to fail and to succeed. I refuse to barter incentive for a handout. I prefer the challenges of life to the guaranteed existence; the thrill of fulfillment to the calm state of utopia. I will not trade freedom for beneficence nor my dignity for a dole. I will never cower before any master nor bend to any threat. It is my heritage to stand erect, proud and unafraid; to think and act for myself; enjoy the benefits of my creations and to face the world boldly and say, "This I have done."

All this is what it means to be an American.

16/VA ST/NTT-1i — Wednesday, May 6, 1981

All active SPJST Sales Representatives are eligible

NUS Skyw r

st Prize: 7-day Caribbean Cruise for two aboard the M/S Skyward.

Including air fare from DFW, Houston or San Antonio to Port of Miami.

7-day Mexico Before the Conquest Tour for two.

Including flight from DFW, Houston or San Antonio to Mexico City.

EL PALS

rd Prize: 5-day Mexico City`Fiesta Tour for two.

Including flight from DFW, Houston or San Antonio to Mexico City.

4th, 5th, and 6th Prizes: 3 nights in Las Vegas for two at the Flamingo Hilton Tower.

Including flight from DFW, Houston or San Antonio to Las Vegas.

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Rules for this contest will be explained at the next Insurance Sales Seminar conducted by the State Field Managers in your District. Make sure you're there for all the particulars.

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Temple, Texas 76501

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