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

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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 USPS — 658480 VOLUME 69 — NUMBER 26

JULY 8, 198F

Gulf Coast Czech bingers of Gulf Area; Louise, Ganado, Edna and El Campo.

Galveston Lodge No. 173 Sets July 8th Meeting Our meeting was held June 17 at Johnny Valusek's camp at Bayou Vista. The meeting opened with recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.

Minutes of the May meeting were read and approved. Financial , report was read by our financial secretary.

It was reported that Brother Fee is back at work after his surgery on his elbow. Brother Jaroszewski was also in the hospital, but is now well and about.

Brother Valusek discussed our upcoming participation in a Wurstfest that will be held at Moody Center on the 26th and 27th of July.

We hope to have a booth there, featuring sausage and Czech pastry.

We do need the cooperation of all the members to help bake and also to work.

At the end of the business meeting, delicious refreshments were served which were provided

by President Alvin Sefcik and his dear wife, Evelyn. Sausage, sauerkraut, potatoes and homemade bread were prepared by Evelyn.

Drinks were furnished by Brother Valusek and his wife, Agnes.

Our next meeting will be held Wednesday, July 8 at 7:30 p.m. at Brother Valusek's camp at Bayou Vista.

Several of our SPJST members belong to the Czech Heritage Singers, who had a new album released recently. We are all proud of our Czech Heritage and enjoy singing. Our albums are available at $5.50 plus $1 postage or $6.50 8-track tape plus $1 postage/handling.

Anyone interested can contact Henrietta Fee, 5001 Live Oak Dr., Texas City, TX 77591.

Houston Hlahol Club Reports Its Activities A beehive of activity is a mild term compared to the hustle and bustle of the Czech actors of Houston Hlahol Club of Lodge No. 88. They began arriving promptly at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 6. After that, before its departure at 9 a.m. (as a caravan of three cars and a van) 22 actors, actresses and supporting members scurried about looking for any available space for last minute props and personal belongings. We had been invited to repeat the play "Neni panstvo, jako panstvo" at Dallas Lodge No. 84.

Robert Podhradsky, a member of The American Czech Cultural Society, invited us to come to Dallas because no Czech play had been performed there in several years.

All of us were pleasantly surprised at the attendance and the friendly response of the packed auditorium.

Our first stop was for lunch at Conroe and to allow everyone to stretch his legs. (And wasn't that some good-looking homemade rye bread with its caraway seeds and generous coating of butter? The children enjoyed it. I wish I was that young again!) For the second time we jammed into the cars after lunch.

Little did we know that do-ityourself-mechanic, actor and van driver, Gene Barcak, had to be told

by Blanka Nedbalek how to start the van, "Just hit the timer with a (Continued on Page 8)

Sokol Tots and Class I group and their instructors of SGA, West at their Slet, May 24th.

Vault: 1st Linda Mynarcik; 2nd Amy Kocian; 3rd Tara Prikryl; 4th Laura Chudej; 5th Lynette Mellgren Beam: 1st (tie) Amy Kocian Linda Mynarcik: 2nd Amy Kocian; 3rd (tie) Tara Prikryl - Cheryl Kostecka; 4th (tie) Christine Cepak Lynette Mellgren; 5th (tie) Christine Junior Girls Vault: 1st Donna Soukup; 2nd Cepak - Lynette Mellgren Overall Class I (Girl): Linda Nancy Fruend; 3rd Jeanie Gerik Mynarcik Prosna: 1st Nancy Fruend; 2nd Class II Girls Kris Vybiral; 3rd Donna Soukup Marching: 1st Melissa Nors; 2nd Beam: 1st Nancy Fruend; 2nd Kris (tie) Julie Cernosek - Patricia Vybiral; 3rd Donna Soukup Kaluza; 3rd (tie) Phillis Hutyra Uneven Bars: 1st Jeanie Gerik; Teresa Mynarcik; 4th Tori Grmela; 2nd Donna Soukup; 3rd Kris Vybiral 5th Sara Hrabal Floor Exercise: 1st Nancy Fruend; Prostna: 1st Chris Vargas; 2nd 2nd Kris Vybiral; 3rd Donna Soukup Sara Hrabal; 3rd (tie) Teresa Junior Overall Girl: Nancy Mynarcik; 4th (tie) Joy Engledinger Fruend Cooleen Kern; 5th (3-way tie) Class I Girls Melissa Lednicky, Shirley Dobecka, Floor Exercise: 1st (2-way tie) Ann Melissa Nors Talley - Christine Cepak; 2nd (3-way Bars: 1st Phillis Hutyra; 2nd tie) Amy Kocian, Tora Prikryl, Melissa Nors; 3rd Melissa Lednicky; Linda Mynarcik; 3rd (2-way tie) Kathy Gerik, Cheryl Kostecka; 4th 4th Chris Vargas; 5th Joy Engledinger Kelly Chudej; 5th Lynette Mellgren Floor Exercise: 1st Sara Hrabal Bars: 1st Linda Mynarcik; 2nd Cheryl Kostecka; 3rd (2-way tie) Melissa Nors (tie); 2nd Julie Tara Prikryl - Amy Talley; 4th Amy Cernosek - Joy Engledinger (tie); 3rd Phillis Hutyra - Chris Vargas (tie) Kocian; 5th Lynette Mellgren Marching: 1st Linda Mynarcik; 4th Veronica Cepak - Patricia 2nd Lynette Mellgren; 3rd Tara Kaluza; 5th Lisa Turner - Shirley Prikryl; 4th Amy Talley; 5th Amy Dobecka Beam: 1st Teresa Mynarcik; 2nd Kocian Prostna: 1st Linda Mynarcik; 2nd Veronica Cepak; 3rd Julie Cernosek; Amy Kocian; 3rd Amy Talley; 4th 4th (tie) Melissa Nors - Chris Vargas; (tie) Kelly Chudej — Cheryl 5th Sara Hrabal (Continued on Page 8)i Kosteeka; 5th Lynette Mellgren

Results of First Sokol Gymnastic Meet in West May 24, 1981

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cEditor COMMENTS

June 14 was indeed a busy day for District III members for it was the day when Waco Lodge No. 66 members hosted another successful Youth Achievement Day. The day's festivities started with youngsters from ages 6 through 17 getting their entries, some with the help of their parents, registered in the designated places to display them in the proper section.

The Royalty competition from Cottonwood, Dallas and Elk lodges made a very good appearance in their neat attire and well-presented topics. It was obvious that each contestant researched their limited speech with care for presentation before a large and attentive audience. All contestants deserve everyone's praise. Reigning State King Eddie Banik and State Queen Carol Skrabanek were also participating in the program.

After viewing and listening to the 200 plus entrants (who excelled in their skillful and colorful artistic items and speeches) one has to agree that it was all well-done, whether becoming a first place winner or otherwise. To our estimation all of the youngsters achieved so much in one day.

During an undertaking, especially like the YAD, it involves a large number of people behind the ,scenes and this is also one day that the district director's duties are to oversee the tabulation discrepancies, etc., and to assist its district youth counselor.

SL President Nick Morris and our new State Youth Director Jann Thomas were present to assist in the program. Brother Morris and Brother Pokladnik presented point system awards to the various clubs' youngsters. Darrell Uptmor was announced as Junior of the Year; Theresa Dobecka, Teenager of the Year; and Cottonwood Youth Club won Youth Club of the Year, all of these winners are from Lodge No. 6.

We commend all District III YAD participants and we wish the first place winners good luck at State YAD which will be held August 23 in Temple High School.

competition. Their royalty had a very good representation of five queens and two kings plus their duchesses and dukes; each of them were well-received and appreciated by those in attendance.

Point award achievements were presented to the youngsters by SL President Nick Morris and assisted

by Brother Trealek. SYD Jann Thomas was also present to help in the activities.

Our hats off to the District I youth members for their interest and courage. May each of you continue your interest and some day become involved in local lodge affairs; you are to be commended. Keep up the good work! ***

"FREEDOMS" In Our Life "Freedom" is not just a sign on a bus, nor a word in headline newspaper stories. And, there is more than one freedom, too. There is the freedom in United States to worship as we please. Also, there is the freedom to vote or not to vote.

There is freedom to work, freedom to play, and the freedom to think.

FREEDOM FROM WORRY Of all the freedoms, we don't take as much advantage of that last one as we should — "the freedom to think." If we did, we would have still another freedom, the freedom from worry. If we did take the opportunity to think we would realize that no man (including ourselves) could have too much insurance. There is a fine freedom in the right insurance and in the right amount of insurance, freedom to enjoy old age and a current financial security.

APPLIANCES FREEDOM FROM WORK Of all the aids on the market today, such as electrical appliances and frozen foods to give the housewife freedom from drudgery, and the fast-moving traffic Ianes with fast-running cars to get the breadwinner home quicker for more hours of freedom from work. There is really only one thing that can actually guarantee freedom in the full sense of the word, and that is financial security, which you can get with life insurance. Electrical appliances break down and so can that car on the highway, but only life insurance and health insurance are solid guarantees of freedom from worry.

INSURANCE MEANS FREEDOM FROM WORRY *** Let's give this special "freedom" a chance to be appreciated in our June 21 (Father's Day), we homes and in those of our friends attended another Youth Achieve- and strangers. BUY FREEDOM! ment Day in District I which was You can do it, you know, when you' hosted by Lodge No. 13 in Dime Box. buy life insurance, disability income The attendance was large, but not insurance, and many of our other too large in participation, however, fine insurance plans. Freedom from one had to realize that the day worry is one of the greatest of all (being Father's Day), several freedoms, for it is the one freedom members were with their families. we can gain for ourselves. WE DO Regardless of the attendance, the NOT INHERIT IT! overall occasion seemed to operate *** smoothly with District I Director Ben Trcalek in charge, assisted by PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE District Youth Counselor Marlene (Horak) Strong.

The youngsters participating "I pledge allegiance to the Flag of from Snook, Caldwell, New Tabor, Dime Box and Warrenton lodges the United States of America and to made a nice presentation during the the Republic for which it stands, one whole afternoon in their Individual/ Nation, under God, Indivisible, with — Group, s, Talent —and Royalty Liberty and Justiee,for

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District VII Director's Report

10throughout the day.

I hope to see many of you July 26 in Floresville.

Fraternally, Mrs. Thelma Hrncir District VII Director

Dear Readers: It was my pleasure to be invited to attend a program and social held ***

by Lodge No. 79, Corpus Christi, when they presented an all-male style show as their annual fundraising event and get-together for their members and guests. The event was held Sunday, June 14, at the Lodge 79 Hall at 3 p.m. and was followed with a delicious spaghetti supper.

The narrator for the program was r( Miss Cindy Tepera, who did an excellent job announcing the models and describing the outfits they wore. Fashions included sportswear, daywear, evening wear and nightwear. Chosen by a panel of judges as outstanding model was Members of SPJST Lodge No. Ronnie Majek, who received a bouquet of red roses and a box of 157, Lubbock, Texas were hosts to candy. Models were Gene Lehnert, District IV April 26, 1981.

President Ernest Kristinek, Jr. David Lehnert, Monta Foster, Don Pittaway, Roy Peal, Mack Munson, brought the meeting to order at 2:10 Michael Majek and his son, Charlie, p.m.

Greg Blankenship of Lodge No. 73 Ronnie Majek, Larry Creger, Mark Rebecek and son, Stephen, and Trey presented the colors and led the Rambo. Sister Peggy Tepera and assembly in the Pledge of Sister Virginia Rebecek headed the Allegiance.

Words of welcome to visiting Planning Committee. Sister Millie Elzner was in charge of the Food lodges were given by President Committee. These ladies were Ernest Kristinek, Jr. of Lodge No.. assisted by Monta Foster and 157.

The response was given by Ronnie Majek.

Brother Laddie Socha of Lodge No. It was a real pleasure to meet many old and new friends at the 160, San Angelo. President Nick social, especially Brother Frank Morris of Supreme Lodge SPJST, Veselka who is recovering nicely Temple, Texas was recognized and from recent heart surgery. The honored.

Roll call of District IV lodges and ladies are to be commended for an excellent supper menu and the men members present are: 1) No. 49 —. for an afternoon of delightful Rowena — 5 and 1 visitor; 2) No. 73 entertainment.

— Seymour — 14; 3) No. 76 — Tuesday, June 16, Sister Maxine Wichita Falls — 0; 4) No. 77 — Pavliska, District VII Youth Bomarton — 0; 5) No. 85 — Munday Counselor, hosted all the district — 0; 6) No. 90 — Stamford — 0; youth members to an all-day beach 7) No. 95 — Seymour — 0; 8) No. outing at Malaquite Beach at the 134 — Crowell — 0; 9) No. 157 — Padre Island National Seashore.

Lubbock — 22; 10) No. 160 — San The Floresville youth arrived by Angelo — 9. bus Monday evening and camped out Roll call of District IV officers overnight. A night-time rain shower were: Ernest Kristinek, Jr., aroused the sleeping campers and president, present; Laddie Socha, soaked their sleeping bags. The first vice-president, present; James Robstown Youth Club arrived Haisler - second vice-president, Tuesday morning and stayed until present; Pauline Shiller - secretary dusk. The water was a warm 82 present; Raymond Pavliska degrees and the waves large even treasurer, present; Greg Blankenthough there wasn't much wind or ship - flagbearer, present; Mary blowing sand. The overcast skies Haisler - youth counselor, present; gave everyone something to bring Emil Havlak - rest homes director, home: a golden tan or a bad sunburn present; Henrietta Pavliska - assisdepending on skin type. Sister tant youth counselor, present.

Pavliska furnished fried chicken and No members received a 50-year rolls for the evening meal. Each club pin within the district. furnished their own drinks and Deceased members from last other snacks. spring meeting April 9, 1980 to April I wish all the district's youth could 21, 1981 are as follows: Lodge No. 49 have attended, but I know many — Eleanor Dorotik, and Henry youth have summer jobs. Because of Pustka; Lodge No. 73 — Emilie B. parents' work schedules, some of the Morris; Lodge No. 76 — Theo youth were unable to find Biskup; Lodge No. 85 — Jasper transportation. Maybe these can Clinton Baty; Lodge No. 90 — Jenny make it next year.

Vasek, and F. J. Musil; Lodge No. 95 I am looking forward to July 26 — Lewis Havran; and Lodge 140 — when the District VII YAD will be Val E. Fillip. held in Floresville at Lodge No. 107.

Sister Pauline Shiner, secretary Interest is beginning to mount and read the minutes; the minutes were some good craft and talent numbers accepted as read. are being prepared. Anyone in the Mrs. Rudy Sefcik telephoned that SPJST who is interested in the she and Mr. Sefcik, editor of SPJST activities of the District VII youth is Vestnik will be attending a meeting cordially invited to attend. Registra- in District III in Dallas, their own tion begins at 11 a.m. with the district, and expressed their regrets program beginning at 1 p.m. at being unable to be with us. Both Hamburgers and trimmings will be Mr. and Mrs. Sefcik wish District IV offered by the.. y cuth, a,Losige, N91 Jkta successful meeting, and. hopet

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meet with us at an opportune time in the near future.

Brother Raymond Pavliska, treasurer, read the financial report, and stated last year's balance was $870.80, and the April 1981 balance is $927.53.

Brother Stanley Broz, District IV director, thanked Lodge No. 157 for hosting the meeting, and then gave his report on the state of District IV. He said $700,000 in insurance has been sold, the quota had been $585,000 for the year. The district has 24 sales representatives. He said refunds to the lodges amount to $6,498.82. He urged lodges to send Supreme Lodge their reports on fraternal work accomplished. He said loan money is available for homes and farms. He reported that the Supreme Lodge has moved the museum to the basement, thereby increasing space for the exhibits.

The cost to do so was less than the estimated $150,000. The computer has been purchased and they are compiling information for it. The parking lot is being extended now.

The youth in the district will meet the 28th of June in Seymour.

Sister Mary Haisler, District IV youth counselor, said that the number of youth participating in the programs is smaller, but those who are in it are accomplishing the goals set up for them. She said there were fourteen participants at the Youth Achievement Day. One went to Royalty. Sister Haisler gave an expense account. She said the program receives $500.00 each year for the youth activities. Camping money is based on per child basis.

Sister Haisler introduced her assistant, Sister Henrietta Pavliska, who has helped her make the program successful. Sister Haisler announced that the Youth Achievement Day has been changed from June 26th to the 7th which will be held in Seymour. Two of their scrapbooks will go to competition at the State meeting. Districts I and IV will go to Camp Val Verde August 23rd. The Royalty contest will be held September 26th. At least half of the money comes from Supreme Lodge on the youth attending SPJST meetings.

Brother Emil Havlak, District IV rest homes director, reported the homes are progressing nicely: $25,000 is to be paid on the note.

Memorials are appreciated, he said.

Both rest homes have full capacity of inhabitants. He added that the Needville home wants a new wing, whereby twenty-four more beds could be had.

Supreme Lodge President Nick Morris brought greetings to the assembly from all the Supreme Lodge officers, and co-workers. In commenting on the preceding discussion of choosing alternate Sundays in April to avoid three district meetings being held the last Sunday in April, he said to have more than one Supreme Lodge officer attend a district meeting would in effect be a repetition of the work done at Supreme Lodge, and under their present system the officers rotate in attending district meetings. He stated that all policies regardless of size are appreciated.

Supreme Lodge is making lots of progress and is, at present, the second largest Fraternal Society in Texas, and SPJST is striving for No. 1 place. He said the parking lot around Supreme Lodge is.r*arryed.,

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Their museum, under the direction of Brother Otto Hanus, curator, is outstanding. They have two new employees to assist Brother Hanus, and they have also hired a computer programmer. The State Youth Director has hired an assis tant. He said our youth need to participate in our Society and be trained to take over the duties of the organization; and, to be tax-exempt, we must operate on lodge principles.

State scholarships may be earned within three years with the help of parents and youth.

Sister Angeline Kristinek, District IV publication committee member, gave her report stating that the Publication Committee did a good job; that Sister Haisler_ isdoing an excellent job; and tharair Society is dging---reif well. Our Vestnik subscriptions are up to 11,000. When the inquiries went out to those desiring the Vestnik 4,000 members did not respond. The cost of publication to print the Vestnik is approximately $130,000. It has been published since 1897. Brother Broz was the top salesman in the District; Sister Dianne Pelzel second highest in sales. More responsibility has been placed in the hands of the directors.

Brother Raymond Pavliska, District IV treasurer, received $400 for district expenses. The host lodge will receive $75 per meeting.

The Youth Program was presented by Sister Haisler.

Shannon Blankenship of Lodge 73 sang a song, then Shannon and Greg Blankenship sang a duet after which Greg read a poem. Two youngsters, Michele Powers of Lodge 157, and Shoan Schuknecht, brought interest to the audience as ihey ably performed a puppet show. Jena Haisler, Lodge 73, played a solo on her clarinet. The youth also had on display and sale a Crafts Booth.

There was no old business.

New Business — Sister Elizabeth Walthers — Lodge No. 49, extended an invitation to District IV to hold its district meeting in Rowena in 1982 on the fourth Sunday in April.

President Kristinek accepted for the assembly.

Election of officers: President Kristinek, Lodge 157, declined his nomination for president, and would not accept the office.

Brother Laddie Socha, Lodge 160, nominated Brother Raymond Pavliska, Lodge 73. President Kristinek nominated Brother Laddie Socha. Brother Socha was elected president for 1982.

For first vice-president, Brother Emil Havlak, Lodge 49, nominated Brother Ernest Kristinek, Jr. Lodge 157, Brother Socha moved nominations cease and he be elected by acclamation. The motion was seconded by Sister Walthers. The motion passed. Brother Kristinek is our first vice-president.

For second vice president Brother Pavliska nominated Brother James Haisler, Lodge No. 73. Brother Kristinek moved he be elected by acclamation. The motion was seconded by Sister Beatrice Socha, Lodge 160. The vote passed. Brother Haisler was elected second vicepresident.

Sister Pauline Shiller, Lodge 49, resigned her post as secretary.

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4/VESTN1K — Wednesday, July 8, 1981 Walthers, Lodge 49, nominated Sister Diane Pelzel of Lodge 160.

Sister Haisler moved nominations cease. Sister Diane Pelzel Lodge 160, was elected secretary.

Brother Adolph Simaichl nominated Brother Raymond Pavliska for treasurer by acclamation. Brother Socha seconded the motion. The motion passed. Brother Pavliska was reelected treasurer.

For District IV youth counselor, Brother Socha nominated Sister Mary Haisler. Sister Pelzel seconded the motion. Brother Billy Rollwitz, Lodge 49, moved she be elected by acclamation. The motion carried. Sister Haisler was reelected youth counselor.

For flag bearer, Sister Henrietta Pavliska nominated Greg Blankenship, Lodge 73. Sister Haisler moved nominations cease and Greg be elected by acclamation. Sister Pelzel seconded the motion, the motion passed. Greg Blankenship was reelected flagbearer.

For assistant youth counselor, Sister Haisler nominated Sister Henrietta Pavliska. Sister Adolphia Simaichl moved she be nominated by acclamation. The motion passed.

Sister Pavliska was re-elected assistant youth counselor.

Brother Socha pointed out the following District IV members on State Committees: Sister Angeline Kristinek, Lodge 157 — Publications Committee; Brother William Urbanek, Lodge 49 -- By-laws Committee; Sister Lillian Holubec, Lodge 160 — Finance Committee; Brother Raymond Pavliska Lodge 73 — Insurance Committee.

Supreme Lodge President Morris installed the officers for 1982.

President Kristinek adjourned the meeting.

Members of Lodge 157 served a beautiful buffet of delicious foods after the meeting.

Fraternally, Pauline Shiller, Secretary -SPJSTFt. Worth Lodge

No. 154 Schedules July 12 Meeting Dear Members and Friends: Just a reminder of our meeting.

Sunday, July 12 at 3 p.m.

We extend our congratulations to Robert Michael and Sister Carolyn Sue Brezina Parra who were wed in St. Ann's Catholic Church, June 20.

Carolyn is the daughter of Sister L. L. Brezina. May they have a long and happy life together.

Sister Michelle Miteff, a Fort Worth 1980-81 debutante, was honored with a Ruidosa Racing Weekend with the Steeplechase and Assembly debutantes and their escorts attending.

We were all sorry to hear of Brother John Murphy of Lodge No 92, suffering a heart attack while attending the Sokol Banquet at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Thursday, June 25. I just learned this evening, June 30, that he will have a 3-by-pass surgery in the morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with you John, and get-well soon!

Well, the Slet is over and what can you say: Great, great, great! As Brother Lewis Kubala of Lodge No 92 said every woman, man and child should have seen that Spectacular Event. There were 3,000 Sokols on

congratulations had been sent to Jerry and Carol Pruitt on the birth of a little girl. Get-well cards had gone to Corrine Sims and Mary The meeting was opened at 2:30 Urbanek. We hope they are well. p.m. by President Daniel Nors. Brother Tony Glatter had surgery.

Larry Brem presented the flags. Our prayers and best wishes are for The Pledge of Allegiance and Lodge Brother Tony. Sister Matilda Hanus No. 66 Motto were recited by the is in Crestview Manor. We miss members which was led by Larry Sister Matilda at our meetings; she Brem. has been a very faithful member for Brother George Pauling called the a long time. roll of officers. Brother George Brother Johnnie Gaidusek Trefney, vice president, was absent reminded everyone that the RVOS and also Sister Annie Harms, was having open house at the new English reporter. Sister Annie was home office in Temple, July 19 and with her mother, Mrs. Mizera, who invited everyone to attend. is ill. We all hope she is better and Brother Otto Hanus said that Sister Annie can be with us again Temple was celebrating their censoon. tennial and Friday, June 26 is Czech Sister Bonnie Pruitt read the Day and the Supreme Lodge was minutes of the previous meeting; holding open house. they were approved after a correcThe door prize was won by Sister tion.

Irene Mueller.

Sister Darlene Engelke read the There was a drawing for gifts for minutes of the meeting of the Board the fathers. The 2nd runner-up was of Trustees.

Johnnie Gaidusek, 1st runner-up Brother George Shilling gave the was Alfred Pankonien and Father of report of the Entertainment the Year was Leon Hensel. The Committee. He reported a very youth presented gifts to the fathers. successful YAD and thanked the . Those receiving gifts were: Frank committee and all who helped to Parma, Emil Hanus, Jim Locke, prepare and serve the dinner. There Arthur Langlotz, Ray Orsag, Leo were many compliments on the food. Klimicek, Ira Niswanger, James Sister Libbie Parma gave the Pavlicek, Silas Smith and George report of the youth club. The youth Shilling. Congratulations to all you had held their meeting Friday night fathers, you deserve all your honors. before the lodge meeting. After the Sister Darlene Engelke and little meeting the youth and their parents Ashley Locke had June birthdays. had pizza and played games. It was Larry Brem brought the birthday enjoyed by all The youth elected cake. their officers for the coming year, The meeting adjourned at 3:30 they are President Karen Shelton p.m. (re-elected), 1st Vice President Fraternally, Larry Brem, 2nd Vice President Bonnie Pruitt for James Yates, Secretary Donna Annie Hanus, Stanislav (re-elected), Treasurer English Reporter Janice Stanislav, Assistant Treas-SPJST--urer Lanette Nors, Parliamentarian Hallettsville Lodge Randy Nors. The youth had several winners in Talent and Arts/Crafts at Meeting July 12th YAD: Janice and Donna Stanislav won 1st place in Teen Group Talent Dear Members: and will go to State YAD. In crafts Our lodge met Sunday, June 14, ages 6-9, Chris Owen had one 2nd 1981 in the Grant Building. Presiplace and 2 honorable mentions. dent Frank Zabransky called the Larry Yates had one 2nd place and meeting to order, followed by the one honorable mention, and Michelle Pledge to the Flag led by Melissa Shelton had one 2nd place and one Holy and Janell Chudej. honorable mention. In 10-12 ages, Corresponding Secretary Erwin Donna Stanislav had two 1st places, Holy read the minutes of the May one 2nd place and one 3rd place. In meeting which were approved.

13-14 age category, Janice Stanislav Correspondence was read by Erwin had one 1st place, one 2nd and two Holy and Helen Zabransky.

3rd places. James Yates had two Co-Youth Leader Evelyn Holy honorable mentions. In 15-16, Larry reported on the club activities, Brem had one 2nd place, two 3rd which included a trip to Austin with places and one honorable mention. the other youth clubs in our District The Youth Club was second in the VI. district and the scrapbook took Treasurer Helen`Zabransky gave second place. We are very proud of her report. Financial Secretary these youth and hope others will join Hilmer Galetka was absent.

Announces Annual them as winners next year The It was announced that Annie youngsters are going swimming in Marie Zabransky is a new sales Picnic July and to Six Flags in August. The representative for our lodge.

Junior Point winners were 1st Members are encouraged to Dear Members and Friends: Janice Stanislav, 2nd Donna attend the next meeting to help plan Lodge No. 6 Cottonwood will hold Stanislav and 3rd Lanette Nors. its annual lodge picnic Sunday, July Sister Parma thanked all who for our annual Family Day in 19. It will start with a delicious fried helped at YAD. She had special August.

Refund checks were given out and chicken dinner and all the trimmings thanks to Ruby Orsag, Dorothy meeting adjourned. at 11:30 a.m. until? Games will be Shilling, Georgia Pavlicek, Maurine The youth club then presented an furnished by the Youth Club and an Trefney and Mary Ann Nors, who entertaining program: Auction at 4 p.m. Everyone is cor- helped get the judges.

Honor to Flag Day — Tommy dially invited.

We had five new members in our Holy Fraternally yours, lodge: Canissa R. Makovy, Mary Lee Origin of Father's Day — Chris Robert Dobecka Royals, Douglas D. Garrett Daniel Chudej President Swanda, and David B. McMahan. We Father's Day Poem — Gary welcome you to our lodge and hope Chudej you come out and join our activities "Faith of our Fathers" Song -often.

Youth Club Sister Polly Gaidusek gave the The youth club then honored the report of the Sick Committee. Baby oldest father . present: Charles Holy,

the field. We were proud of Sokol Fort Worth winning the first place for their Special Number at the Grand Opening, and congratulations to Sister Lori Steinman who won first place in the Girl's Division.

Many trophies were won by our group.

We want to thank all of you sisters and brothers who worked so hard, your donations of pastry, and a special thanks to the group from Lodge No. 92 who were great; I am afraid to mention names because I know I will leave out someone.

Dinner was served to over 1,200 and had at least 2,000 with the visitors; so you can see there was a lot to do, plus the work with over 900 at the Country/Western Dance. Everyone enjoyed our outdoor activities, at the Chili Cookout, Western Village, Horse and Buggyrides. Everyone fell in love with Fort Worth and they said we live up to our name, "The Friendly City" and wonderful hospitality. This is one Slet these Sokols will never forget. We still have a large group here and we hope everyone arrived home safely.

Brothers Jerry and Emil Milan were really praised for having everything running so smoothly.

I cannot leave out Brother Joe Kozel of Lodge No 92 who played his accordion at the park between the Hyatt Regency and the Conven tion Center where a large gathering met for a singfest and pivo. He continued to play Sunday during the dinner. Thank you Brother Joe! We thank Sister Ann Banfi of Chicago for the good poppyseed put out by Korenek's in Chicago. It was greatly appreciated and thank you, Mr. Korenek for your donation.

We were all happy to see Sister Georgia Becan Mihelich from Chicago, the former Libby and Evelyn Pavelka from Los Angeles, the Banfi family of Henrietta Milan and Tina Cox Family, along with their sister and husband, Bill and Annette Schwaboski, and their two children, Christi and Deanne, also their cousin, Teryn Naughton, all of Chicago; they are all our members.

Sister Frances Mamula and daughter, Melissa are also still here visiting the Milan Family; they are from South Bend, Indiana. I enjoyed seeing a lot of friends from Houston whom I worked with at Sokol and Lodge No 88.

I am still fighting a bad cough, but I am getting some strength back.

So until ... Keep Smiling!

Fraternally, Mary Pavey -SPJSTCottonwood Lodge

Waco Lodge No. 66 Honors Fathers

Wednesday, July 8, 1981 — VESTMK/5 87 years young. A special Father's Day door prize went to Joe Woytek.

Refreshments and lunch were served and enjoyed.

Winner of the June birthday cake and, being the only June birthday celebrant present, was Mrs. Viola Holly.

Door prize winners were Mrs. Vernon Zak, adult and Melissa Holy, youth.

Our next meeting is planned for Sunday, July 12 at the Grant Building beginning at 2 p.m. Family Day will be discussed and planned; hope to see you there.

Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky Reporter –SPJST--

July 12 Meeting For Fort Worth Lodge No. 92 Dear Members: President Albert Kubala called the meeting to order and all regular business was conducted.

We have quite a few members who are on the sick list. Sister Louise Gholdston was in St. Joseph Hospital for surgery and is now at Four Seasons Nursing Home; Brother "Slim" J. C. Waters was in Glenview Hospital for tests and treatment; Brother Hubert Brown was in All Saints Hospital; Brother Jimmy Greer was in. All Saints Hospital for lung surgery; Brother Johnny Kratky was in Medical Plaza for tests; Sister Helen (Charlie) Kratky was in All Saints Hospital for tests; Brother Bob Waco was at Hurst General Hospital for a heart condition; Brother Ed Orrick was in Fort Worth Osteopathic Hospital; Brother Tim Zurovetz was admitted to Petersmith Hospital from injuries suffered in an automobile accident.

We hope everyone will be home and doing fine before long. I just found out that our treasurer, Brother John Murphy, had triple by-pass surgery today at Harris Hospital. We wish him a speedy recovery and hope he can be with us at the meetings in the not-too-distant future.

Sympathy cards were sent to the family of Bob Waco who passed away May 26, and the family of Homer Lee Sanders who passed away June 1, also to the family of Gerald Green who passed away May 31.

Congratulations to Phil and Debra Dvorak on the arrival of a new baby boy on June 6. The proud grandparents are Brother Joe Lynn and Sister Billie Krivanek and greatgrandmother is Sister Inez Krivanek, also to Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Chaloupka who have a new baby girl and James and Kathleen Chaddick of Houston on the arrival of a new baby boy; grandparents are Brother Bob and Sister Betty Ann Phillips and great-grandparents are Brother Henry and Sister Annie Langer.

Congratulations to these graduating seniors: Joe Dederichs, Jr., who graduated from Southwest High School, he is the son of the late Joe Dederichs, Sr. and grandson of Brother Al and Sister Eleanor Svacek. Valerie Phillips, who graduated from Weatherford High School, is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Bob Phillips and granddaughter of Brother Henry Sgter !MAI& Tankeik i Paul

Hubeciak is a graduate of Arlington Heights High School in FIrt Worth.

He graduated "Cum Laude," and won first place trophy in the 1980 November-fest Language Fair with a scratchboard drawing. He won one 2nd place and 2 Honorable Mention ribbons 'in the 21st Annual Secondary Schools Art Show. He also was the recipient of a $250 scholarship for an art portfolio in an Art Show sponsored by the Fort Worth National Bank. He will attend one of the area colleges and major in Computer Science and Electronic Engineering. We are all very proud of our graduates.

Our next meeting will be Sunday, July 12 at 2 p.m. I hope to see you then.

Fraternally, Mary Ann Krivanek Reporter -SPJST-

San

Antonio Lodg Encourages Members Attendance

Dear Members and Friends: Lodge No. 133 San Antonio held their regular monthly meeting June 21 at the hall located at 1505 S. Gevers Street. The meeting was called to order by President Emil Matula at 2:05 p.m. Brother Matula then led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance and also a moment of silence was held for all our departed brothers and sisters: The attendance could have been better. We want to encourage our members to attend the meetings because we have many projects that

are being planned for the members in the near future; somewhat like the one we had, when we chartered the bus and we made a trip to Temple and the nursing home in Taylor, but in order to justify the, various projects, we need your support and your participation. We need you at the meetings so that we could have a greater input of ideas as to what the membership would like to do. Sometimes it seems that the ideas that we have are not too important, that it really isn't any use to bring them up at the meetings, however, your ideas whether they are large or small, (when you put a lot of them together from the members) then you probably will come up with an idea that is really something big and that everyone approves; come out to the meetings, we have them every third Sunday of the month, at 1505 S. Gevers beginning at 2 p.m.

Everyone enjoyed the trip to Temple and Taylor and we wish to thank Brother Otto Hanus for taking his time and showing us the Supreme Headquarters Building, also the nice people at the SPJST Hall in Taylor; thank you sisters and brothers, we appreciate it very much.

The District VII fall meeting will be held at the Polish-American Center at 2611 Mission Road in San Antonio, September 20. Further information on this subject will be announced in the Vestnik at a later date.

One of the greatest holidays in our country has just passed by, I wonder how many of us think of this day as President Lincoln did in his Gettysburg Address, November 19,1863. It is' ia f Ve left 6dfalea

to the great task remaining before us, that this Nation under God shall have a new birth of Freedom and that government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from the Earth. When we look back these past two hundred years, the accomplishments that our great country has given to the world, we should be the proudest people in the world. Think about it and also count your blessings every day.

Fraternally, Dominic Netek - SPJST_

Burleson Lodge Meeting/Covered Dish Set July 12th Dear Members and Friends: Our regular June meeting was called to order by President Dennis Barabas.

Secretary Mike Hejl led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and we remained standing for a moment of silence for departed members.

After roll call of officers, Secretary Mike Hejl read the minutes from May meeting, which were approved as read.

Financial Secretary Mydell Grochaske gave her report.

Secretary Mike Hejl then read the treasurer's report in the absence of Treasurer Marie Hampton who also had turned in a letter of resignation, because she couldn't attend the meetings due to other commitments.

We very hesitantly voted to accept her resignation and hope she will be able to attend some of the meetings.

There will be an election for a new treasurer in the next meeting.

These new members were accepted into the lodge: Janet Wheat, Janice Marie Holder, Todd Allan Massey, Hoby Scott Payne and Craig Sherwood, adults; and these juniors, John Leroy Hampton, Jason Gowins and Toby Gowins; we welcome them and hope they will attend our meetings and enjoy our other activities.

Secretary Mike Hejl thanked the seven members who came and helped with the general cleanup and a big thank you to Sister Mary Hejl for the sandwiches, they were delicious. Saturday, July 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., there was another cleanup day set because there is a lot more to be done.

A discussion was held about our third anniversary of our Lodge No. 180 building and there will be a dinner and dance on the 23rd of August; so mark your calendar. Full details will be announced later.

Door prize winner was Sister Trudy Hoerig.

Our next meeting will be held July 12 with a covered dish meal. I hope to see you there Fraternally, Frances Simmank Reporter -SPJST-

To Host District VII YAD

Floresville

President Bayer called the meeting of Lodge No. 107 to order at 4:40 p.m. June 14,1981.

Amanda Burleson led the members in the Pledge to the Flag.

Vice President John Burleson and Treasurer Henry,_ Sralla did not answer the officers' roll call.

Christine Baumann and Anton Svoboda were reported on the sick list. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as corrected. No treasurer's report was given.

Youth Leader Polly Bayer gave detailed report on the trip to Corpus Christi that the youth club had planned.

She also stated that the District VII YAD will be held in Floresville July 26. Liability insurance had been purchased for the bus. Some food will be served at YAD and some of the mothers were asked to help in the kitchen.

President Bayer stated a nice donation had been received from the Peanut Squares. They appreciated the ceiling fans so much that they made a donation to the hall. Anton Svoboda is to be thanked for mowing the tall grass behind the hall.

All present inspected the walk-in cooler and President Bayer stated that it made working the bar much easier.

Some work needs to be done on the hall and President Bayer reminded everyone that some help will be needed to get these jobs done.

A financial report was given by President Bayer.

He listed the hall rentals and meetings that are to be held in July.

Cy Welden Pavliska won the door prize. He was a very happy little boy.

Refreshments were served after adjournment and payment of dues.

Our next meeting was planned for July 5 with a social after the meeting.

Fraternally, Pauline S. Pavliska Secretary -SPJST-

YAP/ District II Fall Meeting Activities Set Tentative

The officers of SPJST District II met at the Holland Lodge No. 80 Hall, Monday evening at 8 p.m. to discuss and make plans for the District II YAD to be held at Round Rock Lodge No. 187 in Round Rock, Texas, Sunday, July 12 and for the District II fall meeting to be held in Holland, Sunday, August 9.

District II Youth Counselor Frank Klinkovsky discussed plans for YAD and assigned officers to their various duties on this, a very special day, for the youth of SPJST. D. I. Bohac, District II president, announced the District II fall meeting will be held Sunday, August 9, with the Holland Lodge No. 80 hosting.

The fall meeting will begin at 2 p.m. with a short business meeting with entertainment, dance contest, delicious food and cold beverages.

A delicious supper will be served beginning at 5 to 5:30 p.m. Members are asked to bring a covered dish of vegetable, salad and/or dessert. District II will furnish the meat, bread and beverages for the meal; so make a notice of these very special meetings and attend to show your appreciation to the fine talent of the youth members and to Frank Klinkoyskp plus „ his helpers, g a niiing

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VVESTIIIK — Wednesday, July 8, 1981 programs. (More on the District II fall meeting later.)

Officers present at this June 22nd meeting are as follows: President D. I. Bohac, 1st Vice President Ray Woytek, 2nd Vice President Ronnie Rieger, Secretary Dorothy Chervenka, Treasurer Willie Kohutek, District Youth Counselor Frank Klinkovsky; also a very special person, Henry Vitek, District II director.

Sophie Palmquist attended the meeting with Mrs. Chervenka, also Ronnie Rieger's little son was present.

Have a happy and safe summer!

Fraternally, Dorothy Chervenka - SPJST

_ News From Lodge No. 88

In my letter of June 17 was an error in printing which I wish to correct. In the paragraph about our opening of the olympic-size swimming pool, on the third line, leaving out a comma and adding two words makes no sense; it should have been "The dinner, the music by our" and so on, but it read: "The dinner was to the music". I am sure it is only an oversight.

Sister Pearl Hanka, our Birthday Club president, took off eight days of her busy schedule to fly to the Hawaiian Islands with her favorite grandson, Joe Marshal, the assistant administrator at the Northwest Medical Center; also his lovely wife, Pam; she is a special educational teacher in the Spring Independent School District and Pam's sister, Becky Klare. They all had a marvelous time touring the islands in a rented car which made it convenient to explore the beautiful scenery and other points of interest on the two islands: Maui and Oahu.

Pearl hardly got her feet on the ground and is already planning to hop off to magic city: Las Vegas. The eight days of the Hawaiian trip did wonders for her, she looks radiant.

Alvin and Janet Raymond spent two weeks in Waco, Texas visiting and especially to celebrate Alvin's mother's (Mrs. Martha Raymond) 87th birthday. Alvin and Janet are devoted Lodge No. 88 members and, very much so, to their children. By accident, I overheard the good news of a lucky streak they had one evening, but like good parents they divided the good fortune between their children. How nice.

Sister Tillie Friedell visited with her daughter, Billie Jean Daniel, in Biloxi, Mississippi for one week and enjoyed her visit very much. Tillie and her friend, Brother Zajicek, are ardent dancers and support all activities and this is appreciated.

Harry and Mickey Rice, to their delight, had a house full of family for two weeks. Both scheduled their vacation so they could enjoy the children and grandchildren: daughter, Joan with husband, Col. Allen Dodson, and both of their children, Michael and Kristene, winged in from Oslo, Norway. The colonel will attend the War School in Montgomery, Alabama after the visit here. Daughter Connie, with her daughter, also joined in on all the family fun for two weeks, and now everything is quieted down in the Rice's home until something, pops up again.

Tim and Resalee Kostom

immensely enjoyed the planned 17day trip to Japan; they arrived in Tokyo, a beautiful city of eleven million people. While in Nikko, they visited the thousand-year Tata.arasan Shrine, next a cruise on Lake Kahone and a cable car to Mountain Komagatoke, boarded the Kansai Island Sea Steamer and cruised the Island Sea to Beppu, Hiroshima, visited the Peace Memorial Park and the Hiroshima Castle, (once this city was totally destroyed and now completely modernly rebuilt), and Kyoto, the ancient capital and Japan's Cultural Heritage Center in woodblock, printing, silk weaving and flower arrangements. During the seventeen days they visited many Buddah Temples and Shrines which differ from the castles in Europe, enjoyed the Bullet Train traveling 120 miles an hour, and witnessed a wedding in beautiful landscaped Japanese gardens. After a very busy 17 days they boarded their plane in Osaka for the good USA. June 13 a bunch of ten people planed to take Las Vegas by surprise and show them a thing or two on how things are done. These included Helen and King Hegwood and their friends of Bryan, Texas: Mr. and Mrs. Billie and Frances Kocman celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary, Marceil and Bill Malak, Steve and Estelle Kelly, Willie Meiner (father of Marceil Malak) and Marvin Speckels (friend of Willie Meiner). All were situated in the California Hotel uptown; it is very nice and comfortable and mostly convenient for the little time each one spent in their rooms. The one-armed bandits were hot and they worked them to exhaustion, tried the card tables, bingo and kino and, regardless of the outcome, they enjoyed everything: a show, ate too much, drank too much, did not sleep enough, and spent their money, but had a marvelous time to remember and ready to go again.

A beautiful affair took place Sunday, June 21, 1981 to commemorate the union of two lovely people Willie and Edna Wehring on their 25th (silver) anniversary. The Chandelier Ballroom of Lodge No. 88 was lavishly decorated. The family table and the table holding the threetiered wedding cake had vases filled with white flower arrangements, even all the rest of the tables for the three hundred guests were covered with white tablecloths and the center held vases with Lilly of the Valley and a silver Number "25".

The children did a beautiful job with photographs of the whole family. The pictures were displayed on the wall and albums on the tables.

Edna's bridal gown showing age was beautiful and displayed for the guests to see. Edna made a lovely bride and Willie a handsome groom and they still are. In the receiving line, Edna, in a lovely light blue chiffon gown adorned with a white orchid and Willie, at her side smiling as usual; their son, Gary, and three daughters, Debbie wore a rose gown, Linda an off-white gown and Sandy (married) wore a peach gown.

Almost all members of the wedding party were present. Debbie read a very touching reminiscence of their 25 years of married bliss, Willie followed with an o appropriate poem of four trees he'planted portraying

their four children; also Rev. Friedrichs, with appropriate words, illustrated Willie's and Edna's life together. A humorous telegram ordered by the children was delivered by the Eastern Onion Telegram.

Refreshments were served all through the evening with the buffet table, loaded with delicious food and arranged like a picture in a magazine. The center held an Ice Sculpture carved by the lucky couple's friend, Mr. Hans Huwyler of Houston; his wife, Billie, was also present. Viewing this beautiful table arrangement, reminded many of us of the mid-night snacks served on cruises. Every bite served was delicious and all of it prepared by the Wehring family. Willie and Edna wish to thank their friends being on the spot to take care of the table to replenish the food: Bernice and Jimmie Wahlberg, Clara and Johnnie Broz, Dorothy and Abner Dixon and Florence Taake. Dancing to the music of Jimmie Broz was great. Congratulations and longevity to both!

Fraternally, Frances Olexa -SPJST-

From Pasadena Lodge No. 172 News

Dear Members and Friends: Best wishes to all in health and strength from the sisters and brothers of Pasadena Rozkv et Lodge No. 172.

Here we are again to let everyone know what's happening in Pasadena and Houston, also in the surrounding area of ours from the Metropolis (richest city in Texas) with whatever; bursting with population, cars, trucks, planes, etc.

As of yet, there are no tanks on our super freeways, beautiful freeways, farm roads or streets. The weather within our area was fair as everywhere this past week; at least without rains, hail, stormy weather nor tornadoes; thank God for that, bless us all from all destructions of wars, hunger and starvation plus sickness, etc.

Well, so far what is known to us all is to be faithful and obliging brothers and sisters to one and all friends, relatives and loving the whole gold-filled Texas of ours. One thing we, in Pasadena, know nothing but being faithful to all and having fun with each other like one whole family and that's all it takes; that's why we are so proud of our big city of Pasadena and Houston and our neighbors in a great booming business; and, not to forget, also our dances are well-attended each and every time we have a dance from wall to wall, it's always bursting with laughter and courtesy at our Lodge No. 172. We are people to people not being selfish, always having our hands reaching out for a handshake while meeting our brothers and sisters and friends whoever they may be and our warm welcome is awaiting everybody who comes through the doors to have fun and dance to the most and bestsounding music of whatever creation to please everyone. Just get in your limousine and come and see what's happening and you all will be wellpleased that you did and you will never forget our Lodge No. 172

SPJST by seeing our beautiful ladies at our doors. Oh, yes, I do believe our utmost faith in our people from everywhere is wellrespected and regarded.

We always have the best known police force on guard duty, a wellrespected gentleman of his service to all on hand each and every time and also is well-liked by everyone.

He, too, at our doors is there with a handshake meeting you and helping you in every respect. He is also so nice that he even helps our hosts and hostesses to seat our people; a very dear and kind gentleman on the Pasadena Police Force. Police individuals are very dear and kind to everybody showing their love and kindness with the best of their respect to all from everywhere.

They are so kind that they even stay and help musicians to be wellguarded until ready to leave with an escort out to the city limits and even to see that all is well, etc., this is why our dances are so wellattended because of the good police force in our City of Pasadena and its leadership, etc.

We have the best of Texas music selected to please everyone, so come and don't be shy or bashful. We are here to see that you will be given the best of entertainment in every respect that you will be surprised; so come and we will show you the best of time anywhere, come out and whoop with us at our Lodge No. 172 SPJST; our dances are filled to capacity.

On the sick list, our Sister Sophie Baker is nicely recuperating at home with her doctor (husband) E. C. Baker. Brother Joseph Machann is in bed with a back injury; so sorry to hear all these members are sick, we feel for you. May all of you sick ones, who we may not know about, be soon back among us to enjoy our activities. Every brother and sister whom we know of being sick; we think of you in our hearts and wish you a quick recovery.

A friend of ours, Mr. Bill has passed away last week Tuesday and also Mrs. Eileen Huff from Pasadena, wife of Mr. Tommie Huff.

We wish to express our condolences to our deceased friends' families and may their eternal light shine upon them. We are indeed so sorry to hear of their passing. May they, rest in peace.

My dear sister, Mary and brotherin-law, Frank I. Hanzelka of Wallis are under a doctor's care and are at home feeling fair; they are not bedridden, thank God, at least Frank can operate their car to see their doctor, but is on crutches and one foot tending to his livestock. He is a retired farmer and sometimes his and our best friend, B. T. Janecka goes with him to escort them. Isn't that a good brother like a friend to a friend? Thanks to Mr. Janecka because the Mikeska family does appreciate it very much for we all know the Janeckas a long time.

Well, I am so sorry to have to end my writing because I need a little shut eye because I work nights.

We, here, from our beloved Lodge No. 172 SPJST in Pasadena are wishing each and everyone of you our best in health, happiness and success in whatever you do. Please come to our lodge and don't forget where Pasadena is on the.map for we are going- to- enjoy having you

Wednesday, July 8, 1981 — VESTNIK/7

every time you attend our activities.

Good luck and God bless you all!

Fraternally, John T. Mikeska —SPJST-

Softball Team Lodge No 84 Report SPJST

Dear Brothers and Sisters: It has been a while since my last report, but due to circumstances beyond my control (rain and all) I will attempt to bring our readers upto-date on the scores of our games.

The weekend of Friday night, May 22, we entered the Sherman, Texas Tournament. Friday night, at 10:30 p.m., we played a young team from Denton and we dropped a heartbreaker by a score of 1 to 0, a game we should have won.

Lionel Schulz hurled a fine game allowing 3 hits, 1 walk and 7 strikeouts. We lost because we had no offense getting only 2 hits and 2 walks. Kerry Goad had a single and a walk; Don Lennox, a single; and Tommy Yates, a walk.

We played our second game Saturday, May 23 at 2:30 p.m. and we were crushed by a score of 9 to 0

by Aires Tire of Fort Worth. Losing pitcher was Tommy Yates allowing 11 hits, 3 walks and 4 strikeouts.

Hitting on offense was, again, missing because we had only 3 hits, 2 walks and a sacrifice hit. Dan Palm had a single and a walk; Don Jarma, a single; Danny Yates, a sacrifice; Tommy Yates, a single; and Lionel Schulz, a walk. I guess this was about our poorest effort in any tournament.

In between, we had a couple of league games that were rained out and will be played later.

The weekend of June 6th and 7th, our team entered another tournament; this one was in Stephenville, Texas, and we played our first game Saturday, June 6 at 2:15 p.m. against a team from Denton. We won this game by a score of 2 to 0 behind the 3-hit pitching of Lionel Schulz. He walked one better and struck out 4 batters in a very superb performance on the mound.

Leading the team offensively were: Danny Yates with a single; Don Jarma, a walk; Tom Stites, 2 walks; Kerry Goad with a triple, a sacrifice hit and a walk; Don Lennox with a sacrifice; Paul Bartos, a single; and Randy Christian, a walk.

Our second game was against Tarrant Glass of Fort Worth, the tournament favorite and they finally rallied for 6 runs in the 12th inning to beat us 10 to 4. Tommy Yates hurled the first 8 innings and Lionel Schulz, the losing pitcher on record, hurled the last 4 innings.

Leading the team offensively were: Don Jarma with a double, a single and a walk; Roy Andrews, 3 singles and a walk; Torn Stites, a single and a walk; Don Lennox, a walk; Jerry Zabojnik, a sacrifice; Paul Bartos, a double and a single; Randy Christian, a single.

Game No. 3 was played at 12:30 p.m. against Madisonville and we won by a score of 12 to 0. Roy Andrews hurled a fine game allowing one hit, 7 strikeouts and 1 walk. Offensively, Don Jarma had 2 singles; Kerry Goad, 2 singles; Danny Yates, a single; Roy a /Lennox, ,Andrews singles; Don, • 4 t-Torn t _ ; Tommya

Stites, 2 singles; Jerry Gerling, a Temple Lodge single; and Randy Christian, a walk.

Game No. 4 was played Sunday Accepts New morning at 8:30 a.m. against a strong Members team (the Texas Merchants) and we lost by a score of 4 to 2. Couple of our starters had to leave and be at work Dear Members: SPJST Lodge No. 87 held their and this did weaken our team, or regular monthly meeting Friday else we might have had a better evening, June 12 at 7:30 p.m. with chance of winning the game. Roy President Vlasta Jez presiding.

Andrews hurled another fine game The meeting was called to order. allowing 4 hits, 5 walks and 2 strikeFlagbearer Jerry Valchar led the outs. lodge in reciting the Pledge of Leading hitters were: Danny Yates with a single; Ray Andrews, Allegiance. Members remained triple and a single; Mark Vrana, a standing in silent tribute to walk; and Lionel Schulz, a walk. deceased members, Henry Blum and Regretfully, I could not make the Johnny R. Junek. May they rest in tournament and I was really sorry to eternal peace.

The minutes of the previous miss this event, the first one in meeting were read and approved as several years, but I had other obligations. The team did make a read.

Correspondence was read and a showing and I am very proud of beautiful invitation to the lodge them. membership inviting them to the Saturday night, May 30th, the 50th anniversary reception for John team held their annual Benefit and Vlasta Coufal was passed Dance at our lodge hall and although around to lodge members. John and the attendance was very disap- Vlasta were married June 29, 1931. pointing; we did have a fair income, Their reception will be held from 2 but not enough to cover our to 5 p.m. at the Temple Brethren expenses for the season. This was Church in Temple. Our special wish the weakest dance for a benefit we for them is many more happy years ever experienced. We do wish to together. Happy Anniversary, thank those who attended and Vlasta and John! supported the team; it did help us Various reports were given; old despite the fact we could have had and new business was discussed. more people at our dance. More on The following new members were this dance in my next report. accepted into our lodge: Vanassa Do come out to the games before Lyn Curry, Richard Wayne Curry, our season comes to a close.

Margaret Ann Curry, William A. Fraternally, Preuitt III, and Deborah Rhodes.

Ben Jarma Paul Reagan transferred into Lodge —SPJSTNo. 87. A special welcome to these Houston Lodge No. new members.

Ice cream will be served at the 142 Schedules July meeting.

Remember, District II YAD July Meeting July 10th Our regular monthly meeting was 12 at Round Rock Lodge No. 187, called to order by President Mary and District II fall meeting at Ann Kieschnick at 2:02 p.m. Sunday, Holland Lodge No. 80 August 9. Put these dates on your calendar and June 14, 1981.

All thirty-six members, who were attend.

May all your days be beautiful. present, stood and recited the Fraternally, Pledge of Allegiance to our Flag.

Dorothy Chervenka Secretary Alice Jochen read the Secretary minutes from the previous meeting, —SPJSTwhile Brother Eric Stein was appointed, by the president, to take Buckholts Lodge the vice president's chair who was Has Meeting absent at this meeting.

Sick members for this month were July 8th Mildred Vrana, Genevieve Monecke, Melvin Hermis, Martha Roznovski, Our regular meeting was held Amelia Faler, Barbara Jasek and June 10, 1981 at 7:30 p.m. President Mr. and Mrs. Otto Kiphen. We hope Ann Balusek opened the meeting everyone is up and about at this with the Pledge of Allegiance. writing time.

All officers were present New members are: Dominic including three guests who signed Moskowicz, Mandy Tumis, Kenneth the register; they were Lillie Shuvert and Jennifer Marie Petter. Zajicek, Dan Balusek and Anna The sales representative was Sidon Marie Marak.

Tumis with a total of four members Minutes of our May meeting were for $57,000 of insurance sales. read and approved with a minor Capsule drawing for $50 went un- correction. claimed again by Bennie R. Treasurer's report and standing Derkowski. We will draw again for committee reports were also read $50 in next meeting. Please come and approved. out; you may be the lucky one.

A motion was made and seconded The Youth Club had a Father's to make Marian Wright an official Day drawing and Brother Fred Buri sales representative for Buckholts was the lucky father. CongratulaLodge No. 15. tions!

Member Charlie Kohutek is on the Door prizes went to: Erna Fehrle, sick list.

Fred Buri, Lydia Froehlich and Gus Ann Balusek adjourned the Florian. for a social of Auntie Red's The meeting adjourned at 2:40 meeting Hamburgers. p.m. Refreshments and dinner were The next meeting will be held served. Our next meeting will be July 8 at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, July 10, at 8 p.m.

Fraternally, Fraternally, Cecilia H. Marak Alice Jochen Reporter " :119010,: •

Birthday Club Sisters of Lodge No. 88 Houston Luncheon/Meeting Held Our president Sister Pearl Hanka was on vacation for our regular monthly meeting Wednesday, June 10. Vice-President Sister Della Kadlecek called the meeting to order at 11:30 a.m.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read by Sister Rosalee Kostom and approved as read.

Sister Lillie Spies, treasurer, was out of town so Sister Mary Tilich read the treasurer's report. Sister Tilich was treasurer for many years so she did real good.

A very pretty pillow was donated

by Sister Ima Lero and Sister Emily Bily won the pillow. Thanks to Sister Lero.

We missed Sister Alice Bily from our meeting but Sister Bily was at home taking care of her husband, Miroslav, who has been sick in the hospital; glad to hear that he is recuperating.

Since our last meeting Sister Mary Johnson had eye surgery but she was at the meeting, just doing fine.

Many thanks to Sister Minnie Bravenec for the delicious dill pickles that she furnished for our luncheons. They were put up by Sister Bravenec and they were great.

Hostesses for the June luncheons were: Sisters Minnie Bravenec, Mary Kosut, Bessie Vasula and Margaret Bohac. Everyone enjoyed the good food that these cooks put out.

Splash Day, June 7, the Birthday Club Sisters had the pastry and we wish to thank these good folks for donating pastry: Sister Mary Tilich was chairperson and Sisters Clara Jecmenek and Louise Kadlecek were her helpers. The donors were: Sisters Mary Tilich, Della Miksch, Clara Jecmenek, Lillian Finn, Gesalla Huber, Ima Lero, Rita Alexander, Manic Spaulding, Frances Olexa, Mary Johnson, Helen Valcik, Elsie Roznosky, Gerald Hlozek, Vlasta Slanina, Ruth Martinak, Theresa Spies, Bessie Vasula, Mrs. H. W. Chude and Willie Mae Stang. Thanks, again; the pastry was great!

"Happy Birthday" was sung to Sisters Louise Chudej, Emily Bily, Inez Jeanes and Esther Holton. We wish all of you many more happy birthdays and a good year ahead.

Can you imagine that our next meeting is July 8th? Half of this year has passed and looking forward to a wonderful six months ahead.

Date to Remember: 2nd Wednesday, July 8. — Meeting, luncheon and game party Looking forward to seeing you at our luncheons. Come in and enjoy the cool Lodge No. 88 and meet your friends and have fun.

Fraternally, Lillian Finn Reporter

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July 8, 1981

Lodge 50 El Campo Bas Meeting Local Lodge No. 50 SPJST of El Campo and the Youth Club held the June meeting June 3rd, 1981 at the Al Kutac's camp on Farm-to-Market Road 441. A bike ride from West Norris Street to the camp was the highlight of the evening. Some 25 adults and youths rode the 3.5 mile ride.

The Youth held their monthly meeting at the camp site and the evening was spent in playing games and visiting.

The adult meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. We had a very: informal meeting held outdoors.

After the meeting a covered dish supper was served. Fried chicken and drinks, catered by Herrmann Catering, were furnished by the lodge and everyone brought a dish.

The food was delicious. There were approximately 100 members and guests present. Fun was had by all.

We wánt to thank Al and Martha Kutac for letting us use their camp for the outing, and also Mr. King Sharp for spraying for mesquitoes with his airplane.

Fraternally, Rita J. Vanek, President

Brook, Austin, Texas 78723, 9280960.

This activity. is coordinated by Austin KJZT No. 93 and Austin KJT No.11~.

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display'. We would do it again if need be. For it's that spirit of never­ give-up, where-there's-life; there's­ hope characteristic of us Czechs here in Texas.

W. E. Souchek, (Basnik a spisovatel)

ffOUSTONHLAHOLCLUB­ -SPJST(Continued From Page 1) SOKOLMEEThammer. It'll loosen the points!" At (Continued from Page 1) that very moment our women had again proved themselves as our equals!

Exactly at three o'clock our contingency arrived at Ennis where the Sokols were holding a conclave.

The hall was crowded, but we circulated in and about the audience inviting everyone to come to Dallas to watch us perform on Sunday.

The caravan arrived at Lodge No. 84 at 6 p.m. The Dallas members had set a beautifully appointed table with tasty Czech food. What big platters of sliced ham and hors ď oeuvres, various slaws, potato salad, beans, coffee, tea and desserts!

We were paired off with our hosts for the night and left the hall antici­ pating seemingly endless tasks of D­ day, Sunday. All the homes we visited were open to us in a great outpouring of generous Czech hospi­ tality.

Sunday morning, at 11 o'clock, a delicious goulash dinner was served -SPJSTby an efficient 'kitchen crew' ably assisted through the generosity of SGASokol boys L to R: Lance Prikryl -1st place and Thomas Matus - 2nd Sid Pokladnik.

By 2 p.m. everything was in place in boys competition at SD Slet. readiness. The hosting crew worked Vault: 1st Phillis Hutyra; 2nd Joy like the proverbial beavers in Engledinger; 3rd Teresa Mynarcik; securing all necessary props. The 4th Melissa Lednicky; 5th Lisa It's Czech Fest time in. Austin, actors were painted-up and Texas!!! The 13th annual Austin nervously awaited their first on­ Turner Overall Class II Girl: Phillis Aqua Festival Czech Fest will be . stage entrance. All of the cast were Hutyra held Friday, July 31, 1981 from 6:30 born in Czechoslovakia with the p.m. to 1:00 a.m, at Auditorium exception of Gene Barcak and W. Class I Boys Rings: 1st Kevin Dobecka; 2nd Shores on Town Lake (Riverside Dr. Souchek. Mr. and Mrs. Kovanda, ori­ Andy Grmela and S. 1st St.) This is the forerunner ginally from southern Czechoslo­ Bars: 1st Andy Grmela; 2nd Kevin of all other Fest nights at the Austin vakia, portrayed a husband and Dobecka Aqua Festival. wife. Many of their scenes were, Horse: 1st Andy Grmela; 2nd Come join us and dance on the therefore, so very realistic. Their East Stage to the Joe Havlak Polka daughter, Lízinka, was ably played Kevin Dobecka Vault: 1st Kevin Dobecka; 2nd Band from Rowena from 7:00-8:30 by Mrs. Eva Klier, recently from Andy Grmela p.m. and 10:00 to 11:30 p.m.; Prague. She had to give support to Marching: 1st Andy .Grmela; 2nd Drabek's Polka Barid from Houston her bashful lover, played by Gene will play from 8:30 to 10:00 p.m. and Barcak. Blanka Nedbalek from Kevin Dobecka Prostna: 1st Andy Grmela; 2nd 11:30 to 1:00 a.m. Beginning at 6:30 Teplic-Sanova, the maid, stole the p.m. on the West stage, you can show. She knew all the weaknesses Kevin Dobecka Floor Exercise: 1st Kevin dance to the El Campo Polka Boys, of the family she served. Her Dobecka; 2nd Andy Grmela listen to the Gulf Coast Czech Sin­ mother-in-law, Rose Urban, visiting Overall Class I Boy: Andy Grmela gers, and the Czech Relations from here in Texas, was recruited as Class II Boys Austin and watch the Czech Folk prompter.

Vera Cotrina of Vault: 1st Thomas Matus; 2nd Dancers of West.

Pardubice, gave an excellent There will be a Heritage Display portrayal of a sticky-fingered Freddie Pavlas; 3rd Darryl Uptmor; which features many interesting actress. Her partner-in-crime was 4th Chris Maroul; 5th Patrick items from Czechoslovakia. Alice Karel Sicner, of Moravia. The Prikryl Rings: 1st Patrick Prikryl; 2nd and Raymond Prasatik will be avail­ imposter, with his monocle and Thomas Matus; 3rd Chris Maroul; able to answer questions pertaining French moustache, could never be 4th Darryl Uptmor; 5th Freddie to Czech Heritage. replaced. Zdenek Nedbalek of Teplic Local Czech families will prepare as detective Glanc, thought he knew Pavlas Bars: ist Patrick Prikryl; 2nd home-cooked Czech dinners, which all the tricks of his trade, but lost his Chris Maroul; 3rd (tie} Thomas will include sausage, potatoes, stick-pin to the imposter, sauerkraut, pickle and ice tea. Blumendorf. W. Souchek, the poet, Matus and Freddie Pavlas; 4th Sausage "boats" will be sold along was in direct contrast to the simple Darryl Uptmor Horse: 1st Thomas Matus; 2nd with kolaches and other pastries. village people.

Patrick Prikryl; 3rd Chris Maroul; Coffee, ice tea, soft drinks and beer Many thanks are due to Tim and 4th Darryl Uptmor; 5th Freddie will be available throughout the Rosalee Kostom who, through their Pavlas evening. years of experience, really know Marching: 1st Patrick Prikryl; 2nd Admission to all entertainment is how make-up is applied and how to Freddie Pavlas - Chris Maroul; 3rd a Skipper pin purchased for $1.00 stage plays.

Thomas Matus; 4th Darryl Uptmor from various Austin merchants Without the perseverance of our Prostna: 1st Patrick Prikryl; 2nd prior to July 31 PLUS $1.00 at the director, Rose Sicner, our attempt at Thomas Matus; 3rd Chris Maroul; gate OR $3.00 at the gate without a portraying the characters would 4th Darryl Uptmor - Freddie Pavlas Skipper pin. Come one, come all for never have reached fruition. How (tie) an evening of fun. Join us in wearing and why she put up with all our Floor Exercise: 1st Patrick your Czech costume for a colorful whims, I do not understand. All the Prikryl; 2nd Darryl Uptmor; 3rd festival. more power to her the next time!

Thomas Matus; 4th Freddie Pavlas; For further information, contact Our caravan left Dallas and 5th Chris Maroul Johnnie Polasek, 7707 Woodrow, arrived at Lodge No. 88 in Houston Overall Class II Boy: Patrick Austin, Texas 78757, 452-5122;,or at 9:30 p.m. Sunday. We were tired Prikryl Mrs. Sarah Jo Vitek, 2012 Sunny · from hours of travel and 'being on -SPJST-

Austin Aqua Festival Czech Fest

BULLETIN BOARD DISTRICTII The fall meeting of District II will be held Sunday, August 9 with Lodge No. 80 in Holland being the host lodge.

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

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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.

*** DISTRICTVII The District VII fall meeting will be held Sunday, September 20, 1981 at the Polish-American Center at 2611 Mission Road in San Antonio.

Lodge No. 133 San Antonio will be the host lodge. (More details later).

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NEWSBRIEFS Mr. and Mrs. Robert George Urban proudly announce the arrival of their first child, a daughter named Amy Jo-Marie. The baby was born June 15, 1981 at St. Paul Hospital in Dallas. She weighed 8 lbs. and 3 ozs.

Paternal grandparents are Mr. Jerry H. Urban and the late Mrs. Marie Urban.

Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Pettie of Dallas. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Harold R. Casto of Palm Bay, Florida. The Urbans are members of Lodge No. 84, Dallas.

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Brent Hrneír, a member of Lodge No. 117, Robstown, began his Basic Cadet Training Monday, June 22, at the U.S. Air Force Academy near Colorado Springs, Colorado. The grueling summer program will conclude with Parents' Weekend September 4-7 when the academic year will begin. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hrncír, drove him to Colorado Springs, accompanied by a brother, Capt. David Hrncir, stationed at Travis Air Force Base and sister, Angie.

*** Jerry Simek, 69, died in a Victoria hospital Monday, June 22nd.

Funeral services were held from Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home in Schulenburg on Wednes­ day, June 24th, with burial in the City Cemetery in that city. SL President Nick A. Morris officiated on behalf of the SPJ'ST at the funeral home and at graveside. Bro. Simek was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 21 in Engle.

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Wednesday, July 8, 1981

There was a decrease in attendance during this last quarter.

This is understandable due to the YOUTH SECTION end of school exams and summer approaching, however, let's all work a little harder to get our attendance YOUTH ACTIVITY back up.

CALENDAR The following is a report for the State YAD - Sunday, Aug. 23, Tem- last quarter of the youth year ple HS March, April and May. State Royalty - Saturday, Sept. 26, Fraternally, Taylor Lodge No. 29, music by Jann Thomas Kings of Swing State Youth Director ** *

DISTRICT I Camp - Auk. 13-16, Camp Val Verde *** DISTRICT II YAD - Round Rock Lodge 187 host, Sunday, July 12. Junior Camp July 29-Aug. 1 and Teen Camp Aug. 1-4 at Camp Val Verde. * **

DISTRICT III Camp - July 25-28, Camp Val Verde.

- Camp - Aug. 13-16, Camp Val Verde.

DISTRICT V Camp - Aug. 7-10 at Camp Val Verde. ***

DISTRICT VI YAD, Sunday, July 19th, at St. Phillips School in El Campo with El Campo Lodge No. 50 as host; Camp -June 29-July 2 at Bastrop State Park. ***

DISTRICT VII YAD at Floresville Lodge 107 on Sunday, July 26th; Camp - Aug. 47, Camp Val Verde.

From the State Youth Director FIRST REPORT FROM THE NEW STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR ON QUARTERLY REPORT Dear Members, Another youth year has begun for 1981. District YADs are being held throughout the state. See the Youth Activities Calendar for details. A big "thank you" to all parents who have given their support and encouragement throughout the year and to the youth leaders for keeping the interest going in the youth clubs.

A new Youth Rule Book became effective June 1. I hope everyone will become acquainted with the rules and regulations of our Youth Department. There are not many changes but these rules are important and I hate to hear of anyone being misinformed concerning any part of the program.

Every family with a youth club member should have at least one youth rule book to refer to during the year and I encourage all youth to keep a personal record of their points earned during the year. This will help the youth leader for he/she may miss an activity that could earn points, and a comparison at the end of the year may eliminate an oversight of points earned.

FOURTH QUARTERLY REPORT (March, April & May 1981) Lodge

Location

No. 4 Hallettsville No. 8 Cottonwood No. 9 Snook No. 13 Dime Box No. 17 Caldwell No. 18 Elgin No. 20 Granger Cyclone No. 24 No. 25 Ennis Taylor No. 29 Talton No. 30 Victoria No. 32 No. 35 Elk No. 47 Seaton No. 48 Beyersville No. 50 El Campo No. 54 West No. 66 Waco No. 72 Cameron No. 73 Seymour No. 74 Crockett No. 77 Seymour Corpus Chris No. 79 No. 84 Dallas No. 88 Houston No. 92 Fort Worth No. 107 Floresville No. 117 Robstown No. 130 Dallas No. 142 Houston No. 154 Fort Worth No. 157 Lubbock No. 174 Rockdale No. 177 Academy No. 178 Longview No. 179 Warrenton No. 180 Burleson No. 183 Arlington No. 185 New Braunfels No. 186 Caldwell No. 187 Round Rock No. 188 Centerville

Average Reimbursement Monthly Attendance 6.39 $ 9.50 21.50 14.33 28.66 43.00 41.00 27.33 18 27.00 28.66 43.00 No Report 17 25.50 23.00 15.33 37.66 56.50 24 36.00 6.33 9.50 30.50 20.33 25.66 38.50 14.33 21.50 21.50 14.33 31.00 20.66 20.90 13.66 Not Eligible 17.00 11.33 11.00 7.33 (Combined with Lodge 73 Sey.) No Report 34.50 Jr. 23 Teens 6.33 9.50 18.66 28.00 12.50 8.33 23.00 15.33 26.00 17.33 11 16.50 16.50 11 22 33.00 7.50 5 17 25.50 24.50 16.33 7.50 9.33 14.00 No Report No Report 9 13.50 No Report No Report No Report $819.00 Total 94 checks

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From the District Youth Counselors TENTATIVE SCHEDULE FOR DISTRICT II YAD The YAD of District II will be held Sunday, July 12 at Lodge No. 187, Round Rock. All members and friends and the SL officers and their families are invited to attend this Youth Achievement Day which involves talent, crafts and royalty.

Many of the youth are enthused about the event and we hope the adults will support the youth members by their attendance.

This is the schedule we will try to follow: 12:30 p.m.-Youth Leaders arrive; 12:45 to 1:45-Craft, Talent and Royalty registration; 2:10 p.m.Assembly called to order by District II Pres. D. I. Bohac; Pledge of Allegiance; Welcome by Host Lodge Pres. David (Red) Oman; DYCRemarks; 2:15 p.m.-Talent Lineup and Craft Judging begins; 2:20 p.m.Talent Contest begins; Break; Group Talent; Points Awards by Supreme Lodge; Introduction of Craft Judges; Supper (about 5 p.m.); Royalty begins about 6 p.m.; Introduction of Last Year's Royalty; Craft/Talent Awards by DYC; Introduction of Talent Judges; Introduction of All Contestants/Parents; Royalty

Announcement of King/Queen Winners.

This is a rough outline of how the program will run and we plan to finish about 7:30 p.m.

Best of luck to all of youth members competing and we are pleased that you are going to be present and we thank the youth for your entries.

The winners of this contest will compete at Temple High School, August 23, 1981 and the royalty will compete September 26, 1981 at Lodge No. 29 in Taylor.

Camp will start for the Juniors July 29 to August 1st and the Teens camp will be August 1 to August 4.

Full details on this later but you must send in your camp application

by July 12, 1981.

The District II fall meeting is being finalized and we hope all of you are making plans to attend. This will be August 9, 1981 at Lodge No. 80 in Holland. We have a band that will play for us after the meeting and the rest of the afternoon. The Innovations from Taylor will be the band playing for you. We also will have some dance contests so put this day aside and plan to attend the fall District II meeting; you will be glad you did. More details later.

The most important thing is that you attend our YAD July 12. We have a busy schedule as we do each summer and we are pleased that you are involved.

Looking forward to seeing you in Round Rock, July 12.

Fraternally, Frank Klinkovsky, DYC

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managing the kitchen for all public dances. This additional income helps in planning activities for the Youth and we want to express our appreciation for your support in making our first six months successful.

With upcoming activities for our Youth, we are earnestly asking parents to check their agendas where you may have time to plan for the occasion and possibly even volunteer your time to assist in the many crafts and/or projects we have scheduled. Your support will be greatly appreciated.

Activities just around the corner are: 1. July 12th - District YAD 2. June 26th - Skating Party to be held in Taylor 3. July 24th & 25th - Western Days. Youth to have a booth in the park serving nachos, drink, etc.

Youth to be scheduled to work shifts.

4. July 29th - SPJST Camp

YL Pat Young presents $15.00 check to 1st prize winner - Paula Becker.

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A REMINDER OF DISTRICT II YAD YAD Date July 12 at Lodge No. 187, Round Rock. This is your Youth Achievement Day, please set this day aside and support your youth members on this day.

Complete details will be next week.

Fraternally, Frank Klinkovsky, DYC -SPJST--

2nd prize winner of $10.00 check Staci Young.

From the Youth Leaders ELGIN LODGE NO. 18 YOUTH SET FOR ACTIVITIES To All Lodge No. 18 SPJST Youth/ Parents: I want to take this opportunity to welcome, you to join us on Wednesday nights, from 7 until 10 p.m. This is our "FUN" night and we're having a ball skating and Arts and Crafts will be beginning soon.

You may have already heard from your friends that the Youth are

YI, Pat Young presenting 3rd prize winner, Amy Mogonye with $5.00 check.

New Youth Year getting underway for Elgin No. 18 along with face-lifting of the Youth Room.

10/VESTNIK — Wednesday, July 8, 1981 5. August 9th — District II Fall Meeting 6. August 15th — Garage Sale and Bake Sale at SPJST (8 a.m. to 5 Pm.) 7. August 23rd — State YAD 8. Sept. ? — Back-to-School Game Night and Sock Hop planned 9. Sept. 26th — State Royalty 10. October 31st — Annual Chili Supper - Fall Festival and Dance 11. November 21st — Hayride 12. December 15th — Christmas Play We regret that the Tennis Tournament has been postponed, but will be rescheduled at a later date.

Our June meeting night was superb. We had several new members and visitors attend.

Our new order of skates have arrived; they came just in time for our skating parties coming up.

We received the results of the ticket sales for the Chili Supper and Fall Festival and presented the winners with their checks: 1st Prize - $15. - Paula Becker 2nd Prize - $10. - Staci Young 3rd Prize - $5. - Amy Mogonye Fraternally, Pat Young, YL Jeanette Peterson, Asst.

—SPJSTELGIN LODGE SPONSORS CYSTIC FIBROSIS SKATE-A-THON Our newly ordered skates arrived just in time for many of the youth and adults to y participate in the Cystic-Fibrosis Skate-A-Thon.

Twenty-seven (27) started promptly at 6 p.m. with entries entering until as late as 10 p.m. Some thirteen (13) continued the full time until 2 in the morning and would you believe that they then counted blisters on their feet until 2:30?

Saturday morning, the youth department helped in the clean up of the lodge home. We had an assembly line going in washing the chairs.

Fun, fun and wet!

Many of the committees for the 1981/82 Youth Year have been meeting together making plans. A lot of good ideas!!

Fraternally, Pat Young, YL Jeanette Peterson, Assist.

Social Committee, L to R: James Harkins, Paula Staten and Melinda 4; ,TtE* Harking! !)11.>;:t

Membership L to R: Troy Page, Sedberry. (Photos by Sister Jeanette Peterson)

ENNIS YC MEETING HELD Dear Readers, The June 10, 1981 meeting of Lodge No. 25 Youth Club was called to order by President Karen Honza.

New business was YAD for June 14 held at Lodge No. 66, Waco. We then discussed camp and forms were passed out.

Officers for 1981-82 were elected.

They are: President Suzann Macalik, Vice President Vicki Martinek, Secretary Melissa Macalik, Treasurer Joyce Trojacek, Reporter No. 1 Lisa Rejcek, Reporter No. 2 Amy Macalik, Reporter No. 3 Kathleen Rejcek, Sgt.-at-Arms Janet Martinek. These new officers were sworn in June 11th, at the Sherry lodge meeting.

The meeting was adjourned. Our youth club members then worked in the kitchen during social games.

Fraternally, Amy Macalik Reporter No. 2 (6-15-81) —SPJST-

LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD YC WINS MANY YAD AWARDS Dear Readers, It was a very fun and exciting day at YAD. Our Lodge No. 6 was fortunate to have several winners.

Congratulations to all who won first place and good luck at State YAD. Our Youth Club presented a Historian Committee, L to R: Amy Alogonye, Shawn Young, Dawn Peterson, Father's Day program for the residents at the West Rest Haven.

Stephen and James Harkins.

We always enjoy visiting them.

We are working on crafts at our Friday night socials. The attendance has been good.

See you at our next meeting.

Fraternally, Darrell Uptmor (6-17-81) —SPJST-

Refreshments Committee, seated, L to R: Sue Prinz and Staci Young. Standing, L to R: Joeli McCullough and Amy Sedberry. Not available for photo are: Paula Staton and Dawn Peterson.

DALLAS LODGE NO.84 NAMES SEVERAL YAD From the WINNERS Youth Members Dear Readers, District III YAD was June 14 and there was a good attendance, also NEWS OF TAITON everyone had a great time.

YC MEETING My Lodge No. 84 had many first place winners who will be going to Dear Vestnik Readers, The Taiton SPJST Youth Club State YAD. Some of the winners are: met Sunday, June 5 at the Taiton Cheryl Hubik, Michael Hubik, Barbara Reznik, Lisa Reznik and Community Center at 2:30 p.m.

Those on the Refreshment Com- Bryan Becan. Our Group Talent and mittee for the month of July were Beseda Group won first place and Mrs. Kenneth Korenek and Mrs. will be going to State YAD In Royalty, Joe Prachyl of our lodge, Bobby Roye. won the title of District III King.

Fraternally, I hope to see everyone at State Michelle Srubar (12) YAD, and congratulations to the (6-22-81) people who won at District YAD. (Editor's Note: Michelle, your letter Before I close, I would like to arrived too late for the June 28th issue and there was no July 1st thank the SPJST for supporting all of these events. issue.)

Lisa Reznik (12) (6-17-81) f

ENJOYABLE DISTRICT III YAD AT LODGE NO. 66 Dear Members, Sunday, June 14, 1981 was the District III YAD, it was a lot of fun.

The fried chicken dinner was very good. All the entries were very good. I enjoyed watching the talent and royalty entrants. YAD went very fast and was well-planned.

I would like to thank Mr. Kamas and Lodge No. 66 for a very fun and enjoyable day.

Fraternally, Leanne Parma (11) (6-18-81) —SPJST —

DALLAS LODGE NO.84 YOUTH CONGRATULATES YAD WINNERS Dear Readers, We held our District III YAD at Lodge No. 66, Waco, June 14, 1981.

We had a lot of fun. We had lunch and then a Talent Show; later on, we had the Royalty Contest. There were many Arts/Crafts and Foods entered in the other contests.

Congratulations to everybody who won at District III YAD. I hope I see most of you at State YAD. I want to thank Lodge No. 66 for hosting YAD this year.

Fraternally yours, Barbar Reznik (9) d,

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EXPRESSION

INVITATION NOTICE Dear Members: This notice is an invitation to you to attend the celebration of the 80th Anniversary of the Association and Formal Open House of the New Home Office Building.

SUNDAY, JULY 19, 1981 1:00 P.M. — 5:00 P.M. 2301 South 37th St. and Scott Blvd.

Temple, Texas

OF SYMPATHY

We, the Resolution Committee of Karel Jonas No. 28 of East Bernard, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, POSTMASTER JUSTUS J. URBISH

Mr. Justus J. Urbish passed away suddenly of a coronary heart attack, at the age of 56 years.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 19, 1981 at 10 a.m.

Directions: from the Holy Cross Catholic Located West of Scott and White Hospital, approximately halfway Church with Rev. Joe Vrana between Scott and White Hospital and water tower. officiating and the wake services at From East and South take Loop 363 when you pass 31st St overpass, take the Davis Funeral Home in East first exit to right to service road and turn right on service road one block to Bernard, Monday, May 18. Burial 37th St. and turn left on 37th. followed in the Holy Cross Catholic From West or north on Loop 363 turn left to north service road at King's Cemetery with full military honors Daughters Hospital entrance then turn right on service road to 37th St. and by the American Legion Post No. left on 37th St. 266 of East Bernard serving as On IH 35 from North you can also take 57th St. to Scott Blvd., turn left on pallbearers and honor guards giving Scott Blvd. From North on 31st St. to loop take right on North service road the final salute. to 37th St. and right on 37th St. Justus was born in East Bernard May 24, 1924, son of Frank V. and Mary Drozd Urbish, who preceded District. Some of his art that still him in death. He received his exists is located at Lodge Karel primary education at Holy Cross Jonas No. 28, SPJST, East Bernard; Catholic School and was a graduate old SPJST Hall, Guy, Texas; WFLA of East Bernard Independent School (ZCBJ) Hall, Caldwell, Kansas, and a of East Bernard. During World War church mural at the old Bay City II, he served in the United States Catholic Church.

Air Force with the rank of sergeant.

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY His avocations were acting, In 1956, Justus was appointed as We, the Resolution Committee of singing, play directing and acting postmaster of the East Lodge Karel Jonas No. 28, of East gymnastics. As an actor, he played Bernard Post Office and shortly Bernard, Texas, on behalf of our with the semi-professional Polish appointed as postmaster, where he entire membership, wish to express Company in Buffalo, New York and served for 25 years. During his our sincere sympathy to the through the country, he played with tenure of office the present post bereaved family of our departed Hungarian, Yugoslav and Czech office was built in 1964. His groups. Here in Texas all his efforts, retirement from the postal service lodge brother, as an actor and director, were with was slated for October of 1982.

MR. DOMINIC NEZVAL, the Czech Stage. This started with 112 Pamellia Drive, Justus, as he was known to all, "Krouzek Snaha" in East Bernard, was active in many organizations, Bellaire, Texas.

Mr. Dominic Nezval passed away went to Sokol Houston and then to a the National League of Postmasters, May 16, 1981 at 9:36 p.m. in the Polly group that played plays for several vice president and sales Ryan Memorial Hospital, Richmond, organizations. representative of the Local SPJST He was a member of Lodge Karel Lodge No. 28. His devotion was to Texas. Mr. Dominic Nezval reached the age of 83 years, 10 months and Jonas No. 28, SPJST, since 1926. community organizations as the Also a member of Western East Bernard Volunteer Fire 11 days.

He was born July 5, 1897, in Fraternal Life (formerly ZCBJ). He Department serving as fire chief, Kosice, Slovakia, Austria-Hungary. was a life member of Local No. 550 treasurer and secretary for 18 years He came to this country through the International Brotherhood of at the time of his death. He was an Port of New York (not Ellis Island) Painters and Allied Trades AFL- active member of the American in 1913 with his sister, Dora, who CIO of Houston. He was also a Legion Post No. 226 after receiving was joining her first husband, Jake member in good standing of the his honorable discharge and served Hrabal. After trying to get into the National Wildlife Federation. in the organization in various He is survived by his wife of 53 offices, and at present chairman of US Army during World War I during the years 1917 and 1918, he years and 5 months, Lillie Foitik the Wild Game Scholarship Fund managed to gain enough weight to Nezval; a son, Joseph D.; an older since its establishment in 1963. join in 1919. He served in the sister, Dora Houdek of Baltimore, Surviving are his wife, Helen; a Philippines until a few months Maryland; and numerous nieces and son, Frank of East Bernard; a before his Honorable Discharge in nephews. daughter, Mrs. Linda Carter of Services were conducted by the Huntsville, Texas; a brother, Ben F. 1922.

He came to East Bernard in 1925. SPJST Lodge with R. J. Sefcik Urbish of Denver, Colorado; and two He worked at various jobs and (Vestnik editor) officiating. Pall- sisters, Mrs. Henrietta Klecka of professions for a while and he finally bearers were: Frank Brdecka, R. J. East Bernard and Mrs. Georgia was able to stay with the profession Schank, Anton J. Kelner, Albert Burnside of Yucca Valley California he preferred — Commercial Art. His Kubena, Robert J. Sperlik, and plus step children, Mrs. Dorothy early art training was at a William K. Foitik.

Johnson of Houston, Mrs. Henrietta Funeral arrangements were Svoboda of Sealy, Mrs. Mary Dominican School in the town of his birth. Later, in this country, he under the direction of Davis-Dawson Richter of Rosenberg, John Konarik studied with and graduated from the Funeral Home of Rosenberg, East of East Bernard and Mrs. Kathy Federal Art School. To further his Bernard, and Needville. Interment Beierle of Orchard, Texas. knowledge, he studied commercial was in the Czech National Cemetery Pallbearers were: Wt. J. Hlavinka, art and graduated from the Famous in East Bernard May 19, 1981 at 2:30 A. W. Marek, James Otto, August Artist's Art School. He practiced his p.m. from the funeral home chapel.

Klecka, Frank Kieler, William May our departed brother rest in Marik, Leroy Macha, and Rudy profession from about 1929 through February, 1977, a span of approxi- eternal peace and may his memory Ryza. Firing Squad: John Grigar, live among us forever.

Louis, Kovar, Charlie Sklar, Jimmie mately 48 years.

Respectfully submitted, Koval., Tom Kucera, Richard In 1939 he moved his family to Resolution Committee: Jalowy, Earnest Matula, Tex Houston where he worked at his Frances Haverda Taverner and Ed Kopecky. -Chaplain: profession until he retired. For a Albert Lupik Andrew Wicke. Commander: short period of time, in the 50's, he Anton Kelnar, Jr. Chester Hargis. Color bearers: Lee taught a special course to Union Kubena. Color Hillmann and E. Apprenticei under the Auspices of -SPJSTGuard: Charlie Kieler and Raymond the Houston Independent Sc-hool

Wallace. Buglers Sounds: Maureen Marek and Elizabeth Sutton.

The East Bernard Post Office has an officer-in-charge, Mr. Lee Roy Krauskopf of El Campo, until a postmaster appointment is made.

In lieu of usual remembrances, the family requests donations to the establishment of the Justus J. Urbish Memorial Legion Scholarship, American Legion Post No. 226, P. 0. Box 53, East Bernard, Texas 77435.

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

Respectfully submitted, Resolution Committee: Frances Haverda Albert Lupik Anton Kelnar, Jr. -SPJST -

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY The Resolution Committee, on behalf of the entire membership of West Lodge No. 54, wishes to express its heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge sister MRS. VINCE (ANGELINE) SULA, age 85, who passed away Tuesday morning, May 19, 1981 in West Community Hospital.

Rosary was recited at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Kotch Funeral Home Chapel in West. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m.

Thursday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in West, with the Rev. Bob Hajovsky as celebrant. Interment was in St. Mary's Cemetery.

A longtime resident of West, Sister Sula was born in Moravia, Czechoslovakia. She came to the United States in 1903 at the age of 7 with her parents. She lived in the West area most of her life.

Sister Sula was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, a charter member of the Catholic Daughters of America Court 289, the Altar Society, and SPJST Lodge No. 54.

Her husband, Vince Sula, preceded her in death in 1959.

Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. John Lee (Helen) Hruska of Laguna Park, Mrs. Hugh (Lillian) Law of Austin and Mrs. Don (Margaret) Depew of Gunnison, Colorado; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

May she rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Jan Vaculik -SPJSTEXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge Slavonic Linden No. 66, Waco, Texas, on behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest and sincere sympathy to the family of our departed sister THELMA F. GILBERT, of 1417A College Drive, Waco, Texas, who died Sunday, April 5, 1981 at the age of 56.

Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, April 7 at ConnallyCompton Funeral Home and burial took place in Coffey Cemetery at Gatesville, Texas.

Sister Thelma was survived by her mother, Mrs. Bessie Dossey of Gatesville; two daughters, Gloria

12/VESTNIK — Wednesday, July 8, 1981 Cole of Mesa, Arizona and Jayne Pipes of 1417A College Drive; one sister, Yvetta Patterson of Lufkin, Texas; one brother, Robert Dossey of Ft. Worth; and five grandchildren.

Sister Thelma became a member of Linden Lodge on November 8, 1977.

May our departed sister rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Darlene Engelke Otto Hanus Matilda Hanus -SPJST -

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee, in behalf of our entire membership of Lodge No. 17, Novy Tabor, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our lodge brother JOHN MRNUSTIK, who passed away April 23, 1981, at the age of 75.

Brother Mrnustik was born 31 October 1905 in Burleson County to the late George Mrnustik and Anna (Stefka) Mrnustik. He was a lifetime resident of Burleson County. He was a farmer and retired in 1972. He married Hattie Blazek, 25 April 1926. She preceded him in death October 24, 1938. He was married to Annie Lee Chaloupka 1 June 1941.

Brother Mrnustik was active in church and community activities. He was a member of the New Tabor Brethren Church and was treasurer of the New Tabor Cemetery for 30 years and school trustee for New Tabor School District. He also was a member of the Caldwell Warren Lodge AF&AM No. 56 and of this lodge. He served as a community committeeman and was employed as field man and supervisor for eight years with ASCS. He was director of the Caldwell Locker Plant until the business changed ownership in 1968.

He also served on the Thomas Goodnight Memorial Hospital Board from 1955 to 1975.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Annie Lee Mrnustik of Caldwell; two daughters, Mrs. Edward {Johnnie Ruth) Homeyer of Caldwell and Georgia Ann Ptacek of Snook; two grandchildren, Barney Homeyer and Mrs. Paul (Debbie) Skrabanek of Caldwell; and one great-grandson, Stephen Paul Skrabanek; one brother, Frank G. Mrnustik of Caldwell; and two sisters, Vlasta Dusek of Harlingen and Mrs. Milady Surovik of Mt. Pleasant.

Funeral services were held April 25 in the New Tabor Brethren Church with the Rev. Albert Michalik officiating. Interment was in the New Tabor Cemetery with Masonic rites conducted by Warren Lodge No. 56 of Caldwell.

May our departed lodge brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Melvin Skrabanek Stanley Mrnustik Betty Suehs -SPJST -

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 21, Engle, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy, on behalf of our entire membership, to the berea ved family of brother FERDINAND SISKA, of Rt. 3, Sealy, who died in a ' dt 4:1.5 =

November 25, 1980, at the age of 60 Wharton and Lawrence J. Siska of EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY years, 7 months and 1 day, following Frydek; five sisters, Mrs. Robert We, the Resolution Committee of Dewer, Mrs. Fred Buri, Sr., Mrs. F. Lodge Tyrs No. 80 of Holland, wish several months of illness.

Brother Siska was born 24 April A. Kadlecek, Mrs. James Pavlicek, to express our sincere sympathy to 1920 in Frydek and was reared there all of Houston, and Mrs. Henry the family of our departed brother and also attended school in the same Machala of Sealy; one brother, CARROLL F. HILL, community. He was united in Charles Jalufka of South Houston; marriage to Miss Olga Jalufka in and four grandchildren, Jessica, who passed away at his home, in Houston on 24 April 1946. His Lisa and Jeffrey Rainosek, and Bartlett Sunday, May 10, 1981 apparently of a heart attack, at the occupation was farming and Justin J. Siska.

Besides her husband she was age of 68. ranching in the Frydek Community.

He is survived by his wife, Bertie; He was a member of St. Mary's preceded in death by her parents, three sons, James (Bubba) of Catholic Church and the SPJST Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jalufka.

May our sister rest in eternal Holland, Bobby and Tommy of Lodge, and Catholic Workmen, a peace.

Bartlett; two daughters, Mrs. Bobby veteran of World War II and a Resolution Committee: Hayes of Conroe and Mrs. Ernest member of the American Legion Eddie Kubecka Fischer of Bartlett; a brother, Post of Sealy.

Jerry J. Simek Herbert Hill of Bartlett; three Funeral services were held from Joyce Kubecka sisters, Mrs. Cleo Patton of Bartlett, St. Mary's Catholic Church of Mrs. Adalee Hairston, Mrs. Louise Frydek, Friday, November 28, 1980, -SPJSTBallard of Houston; and ten grandat 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Bernard Snock officiating. Interment was in EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY children.

Funeral services were held the church cemetery. Arrangements We, the Resolution Committee of Tuesday, May 12 at the Goodnight were made under the direction of the Etlinger Funeral Home of Sealy. Taylor Lodge No. 29, in behalf of our Funeral Chapel with Rev. Tony entire membership, wish to express Parish Rosary was recited at the our heartfelt sympathy to the family Hargrove, Rev. Wesley Thompson and Rev. Clarence Rose officiating. funeral home November 27, at 7 p.m. of our departed lodge social member Interment was in Bartlett City Pallbearers were Monroe StrickMRS. ANGELINE KOVAR, land, Robert Skrivanek, Bennie age 71, of Taylor, who died Cemetery.

Brother Hill was a prominent Ondruch, Louis Kuciemba, Milton Wednesday, May 27, 1981, in a local Bartlett businessman and grain Ermis and Robert Zboril. nursing home. dealer.

Survivors at that time besides his She was a member of St. Mary's May he rest in peace. widow, are two daughters, Mrs. Catholic Church, the Altar Society, Resolution Committee: Julia S. Kuhn and Mrs. Kenneth KJZT, and a social member of Joe Barabas, Jr. (Dorothy) Rainosek, both of SPJST Lodge No. 29 John T. Barabas Houston; two sons, Ferdinand Siska Services were under the direction of Wharton and Lawrence J. Siska of of Condra Funeral Home in Taylor.

-SPJSTFrydek; two sisters, Mrs. Rudy Survivors include two daughters, (Annie) Zboril and Mrs. Mary Plock of Houston; two brothers, Joseph W. Mrs. Calvin Janak of Taylor and Siska of Frydek and John W. Siska Mrs. Dan Klepac of Rosenberg; one EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of of Houston; and four grandchildren, son, Donald A. Kovar of Taylor; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Urbanek of SPJST Lodge No. 88 of Houston, Jessica, Lisa, Jeffrey Rainosek and Taylor, Mrs. Vlasta Michalek of wish to express our heartfelt Justin Siska.

Edward Petrusek and Arthur Granger, Mrs. Bertha Kajs of West, sympathy on behalf of our entire Bernshausen folded the flag and Mrs. Edith Ermis of Agua, Dulce; membership to the bereaved family three brothers, Joe and Stanley of brother presented it to his wife.

Havelka of Taylor and Louis May our brother rest in eternal ODIS L. SPICER, Havelka of Houston; ten grandchilpeace. age 50, who died May 23, 1981. dren; and two great-grandchildren.

Resolution Committee: He was a member of the May our departed sister rest in Eddie Kubecka Teamsters Local Union in Pasadena. peace.

Jerry J. Simek Funeral services were held May Resolution Committee: Joyce Kubecka 25 at 3 p.m. in the Pasadena Funeral Michael Kaiser Chapel with Rev. Andy Knight Frank Pokorny -SPJST officiating. Interment was Monday Herbert Riethmeyer EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY at 10 a.m. from the Avery Chapel in Arkansas.

-SPJSTWe, the Resolution Committee of Survivors include his wife, Lodge No. 21; Engle, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy on behalf of EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY Dorothy Spicer of Pasadena, Texas; our entire membership to the We, the undersigned Resolution daughter and son-in-law, Debbie bereaved family of sister Committee of Lodge No. 47, Seaton, Darlene and Terry Zumwalt of MRS. OLGA SISKA, in behalf of our entire membership, Pasadena; parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. of Frydek, who died in the MD wish to express our sincere B. Spicer of Arkansas; a grandson, Benjamin Odis Zumwalt of Anderson Hospital in Houston at sympathy to the family of brother Pasadena, Texas; stepdaughters, 7:05 a.m. Saturday, May 2, 1981, at VINCE HAISLER, the age of 58 years, 3 months and 8 who passed away Friday, May 15, Gigi Deann Brooks of Pasadena, days.

1981, in a Temple hospital after a Becky Lynn Bowers, Kelly Lynn The former Miss Olga Jalufka was lengthy illness at the age of 72 Brown, both of Houston, plus stepson and wife; and numerous born in Engle 24 January 1923 and years. relatives.

Services were held at 10 a.m. attended school in Engle and was May he rest in peace for eternity. reared in that community. April 24, Monday, May 18, in the Seaton Resolution Committee: Brethren Church.

Burial was in the 1946 she was married to Fred F. Martha Baxter Seaton Cemetery.

Rev. Eugene Siska; he preceded her in death 25 Gladys Havemann Kotrla officiated.

November 1980.

Dorothy Hensley Brother Haisler was a veteran of Sister Siska was a member of St. -SPJSTMary's Catholic Church in Frydek, World War II and was a railroad and a member of SPJST Lodge No. worker and service station operator.

He retired from American Desk 21.

Funeral services were held from Manufacturing Company in 1968.

He was a member of Seaton St. Mary's Catholic Church in REUNION Brethren Church.

Frydek at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 5 Survivors are three brothers, L. with Rev. Bernard Snock officiating under the direction of the Etlinger B. Haisler and Jerry Haisler, both of Funeral Home of Sealy. Interment Temple; and a sister, Gertrude Bravenec of Heidenheimer. was in the church cemetery.

May our fraternal brother rest in The Bartek Reunion will be held Pallbearers were Louis eternal peace. at Seaton Star Hall, Sunday, July 12 Kuciemba, Bennie Ondruch, Monroe with registration beginning at 11 Resolution Committee: Strickland, Tommy Machala, Frank Dorothy Pechal a.m. All families are asked to bring Kucera and Fred Buri, Jr. Ann Krcha enough food for each family and Survivors include two daughters, Adeline Kohutek invited friends. Coffee and tea, plus Mrs. Julia Kuhn and Mrs. Kenneth utensils, will be furnished.

(Dorothy) Rainosek, both of --SPJST= Houston; two sons, Freddie Siski '" " '"

Bartek Reunion

PODPORA LIDSKOST BRATRSTVI etedni organ Slovanske Podporujici

Jednoty Statu Texas, zaloiene roku 1897

ROelifli 69 eiSLO 26

Oddil Dopisovatelii ' itad San Antonio cislo 133.

Mile sestry a bratti.

Neale 21. eeryna byla opet dnem, kdy jsme se segli ye schuzi nageho fadu. Bylo hezky, byl to zaroveri svatek otcu, co2 zavinilo, k nekteti elenove z rodinnych dftvodft do schftze neptigli. Bud' byli hosty u svych deti anebo se svymi detmi oslavovali vyznamny den doma. Bylo nas celkem 19. Postradali jsme bratra William J. Marege, mistoptedsedu na geho tadu, k radosti vgech nebyl tentokrat hlagen nikdo nemocen. Tak by to melo byt stale, doufejme, 2e letni poeasi k tomu ptispeje.

Ponevad2 v kvetnu mist() schuze fadu byl konan autobusovy zajezd, tajemnfk fadu, bratr Dominik Netek, pfeeet1 zapis ze schftze konane v dubnu. Rovne2 tak fin. tajemnice, sestra Viola Mazaeova, pfeeetla svoji zpravu za duben, ale te2 za mesic kveten. Obe zpravy byly schvaleny beze zmeny.

Bratr Frank Fajkus, ptedseda zabavntho vyboru, podal finaneni zpravu zabavniho vyboru a dodal, k nage kuchyne byla obohacena kavou, kterou darovali sestra Mary a bratr Albin Poppoyi a sestra Jenovefa a bratr George Schultzovi. Sestra Viola Fajkusova darovala pekny a chutny narozeninovY dort. V gem bylo podekovano.

Sestra Henrietta A. Kalmusova oznamila, k vge je v kuchyni ptipraveno, podekovala v gem kdo pfispeli, hlavne peeivem a ptala dobre pobaveni po schuzi.

Kdyi pfedseda tadu, bratr Emil E. Matula, pfeeet1 dopis od spravkyne Domova odpoeinku SPJST v Tayloru — podekovani za na'v gtevu elenfr nageho faidu a darovani kolakft bylo live debatovano o zajezdu. V gem se to nil°, byli velmi spokojeni a vyslovili dik pfedsedovi a tajemnfku fadu za uspotadani zajezdu a za vzorne jejich starani se o v gechny po celou dobu zajezdu.

Obdrkli jsme dye ptihlagky o elenstvf a poji gteni, a to: $5,000 ttidy PR na jmeno Gloria Resendez, bratr Hugo Kocian a $1,000 ttidy C na jrneno Marie Elaine Croft, zfskala sestra Viola Mazaeova. Vyktfujici vybor, bratti Frank Valka, Frank Fajkus a Alfred Kalmus po projednani obe pfililagky schvalil. Na navrh sestry Violy Fajkusova, pod porovany sestrou Evelyn Matulovou, byli oba jmenovanf ptijati za eleny.

Tajemnik tadu, bratr Dominik Netek, kratce oznamil, 2e pfigti schftze sedmeho okrsku bude konana v San Antoniu dne 20. zati.

Podrobnosti budou oznameny po projednani ye zylagtni schuzi za tim deelem svolane. Ptedseda fadu, bratr Emil E. Matula, vyzval eleny, aby o veci uvaiovali a v prfstf schuzi ptednesli svoje na.vrhy a doporueeni.

Odmeny za ptitomnost ve schuzi obdrkli: 1. cenu bratr Emil E. Matula, 2. cenu sestra Julia gefeikova.

Sestra Viola Mazaeova zmInila se o §koleni ktere pofada Stabil vedouci

8. eervence 1981 (state field manager). Tazala se, zda vydaje za obeerstveni deastnikti gkoleni, kdy2 je konano v domove nektereho elena, mely by byt hrazeny tadem. Po kratke rozmluve sestra Viola Fajkusova podala navrh, aby vydaje v takovem pita& byly zaplaceny. Navrh podporovala sestra Evelyn Matulova, a byl jednohlasne pit at.

Ze Menu narozenych v mesici eervnu byli ptftornni pouze dva: bratr Frank Mazae a moje maliekost.

Tajemnfk fadu, bratr Dominik Netek, k tomu oznamil, ze na eerven ptipada 25. vyroei sriatku Franka a Joann Pavelkovych a 42. vyroei Jaroslava a Marcelly M. Kleprlikovych.

Po zapeni pisne "Happy Birthday" bylo podavano obeerstveni a pak jsme se bavili pti spoleeenske F'olovina letogniho roku je za nami, co jsme nevykonali, hled'me dohnat ye zbyvajici easti roku. Ptigti nase schftze bude se konat v nedeli 19. eervence v Oink miste, 1505 Gevers Street. Dostavte se, prosim, v poetu co nejvetgim, ptived'te svoje deti a zname. Zaeneme, jako Vtdy, pfesne ye 2 hodiny odpoledne.

S bratrskym pozdravem.

Jaroslav Kleprlik.

—SPJST-

rg elicos — Aneika Houdkova Tak

Minuly tyden mel pohfeb mladik Joe D. Holy z Keeverovy kaple do kostela sv. Jana a uloi‘en na hfbitov sv. Josefa. Mladfk byl teprve 18 lety a byl synem manklft Alfred Holych v Ennis. Byl zamestnan jako tiskat u firmy V. J. Graphics a patfil ku KJT spolku a te2 k SPJST tadu 25 a WFLA. Vygel gkolu sv. Jana v 1980.

Zanechava rodiee Alfred Holych, bratra Robert Holyho, d ye sestry sl.

Michele Holy a pi. Sheila Russelbergovou; dedeeka a babieku mankle Frank Petrovi a mankle Emil Jakubikovi, vgichni z Ennis, dva synovci a pet stryeku a tetieek. Velmi lituji rodiee a celou rodinu nad odchodem tak mladeho krajana a pfeji mu klidny spanek a vgem pozustalym vyslovuji upfirnnou soustrast. Je gte musfm sdelit, 2e babieku jeho p1. Mary Petrovou (rozenou Novou) jsme znali od detstvi a vim, ze jeji srdce asi je ztrapene nad ztratou vnuka a necht' vi, ze citime zaroven s v jjejim zarmutku.

Maniele Dick a Hattie Groundovi oslavovali 40. vyroei sveho manklstvi v nedeli 31. kvetna v jejim domove a jejich dcera pi. Betty Jean Bellova, byla hostitelkou. Vice jak 100 ptatel a znamych jim pfi glo blahopfat k teto yyznamne uddlosti a kaidy byl pocteri puneem a krasne zdobenym dortem ktery mel tri vrstvy vygky.

Vge bylo vkusne vyzdobene a pfatele se hezky pobavili. V kuchyni pak byla podavand eeska peeiva a kava. Puff.

Groundova, byla rozena, Nemcova a jelikcA jest dobte znarna., tak jejf pfatele ji pfejf mnoho gtesti a zdravf nadale a aby se rnankle doekali jegte vice tech vyroei vespolek.

Dovedela jsem se, ze dne 10. eservna se segi v Ennis graduantf z tHdy roeniku 1917, tedy jig je to 64 let co vy§li z enniske vyssfskoly. Tehdy

bylo jich 35 co ukoneilo gkolu a z tech 11. zbylych zaku pfi glo jich pet na to sejiti. Dobre znamy soudce A. R. Stout z Waxahachie (rodak z Ennis) byl ptitomen, zaroveri s ueitelem Frank J. Story, a Sophia Joleschova, jejlt rodiee pied lety meli obchod se gatstvem v Ennis, byli z tech kteti jsme velmi dobre znali a byli oni rani, k se mohli sejit s byvalimi spolu2aky.

Mnoho ostatnich iakft ji2 spi \Teeny sen a mnozi pro Kane pfleiny nemohli se zfteastnit sejiti. Jiste ale je to pane, ze aspoti tech pet mohlo pfijit a potegit se s davnymi pfateli.

Kdy2 jsem nedayno psala o torn &skein divadle zde u fadu 84, tak jsem udelala chybu kdy2 jsem sdelila, ze p1. Ridena Urbanova, z Moravy jest zde navgtevou u dcery, ale spravne melo byt, ze jest navgtevou u jejihO syna, co2 tfmto opravuji a doufam, pi. Urbanova, me to nebude za zle. Pi. Urbanove zde v Houstonu si pobyde al do podzimu a pak se navrati zase doma na Moravu.

MinulY tyden pofad strasili, ze bude stavka tech dozorcu vzduchove dopravy letadly a k letadla budou omezeny, takie to v gude zpusobi tetikosti po cele na gi viasti. Ale piece` po dlouhe debate se v ge piece urovnalo (aspori prozatimne) a letadla zas jedou jako &lye. Mnozi lide se obavali, ze jestli bude stavka, ze ani nebudou moci dostati se domft yeas ponevadi by byli museli jet bud'to vlakem aneb busem a to by vge bylo moc zpozdeno. Na gtesti stavka nebyla.

Onehdy kdy2 jsme meli takovou boutku se silnym vetrem a blyskanim, tak v meste Lewisville (poblik Dallas) nekolik hochft hra.li "ball" naveeer a ani si toho nevgimali a najednou blesk uhodil do tfech hochn, take byli omrateni Jeden 13. lety a 10. lets museli do nemocnice.

Toho stargfho ukazovali na televizi jak le2el v posteli a na oboe rukou mel tmave skvrny kde blesk mu projel jednou rukou a vy gel druhou yen. Pak dobre pokraeoval a Id chodi a vede se mu dobte. Ten rnlad gi je na torn hate a byl v kritickem stave a dosud je v nemocnici. Tfeti vyvazl nejlepe a nemusel ani do nemocnice. Tato velka boufe nadelala moc gkody a v nekterych cast' mesta byli bez elektriky po dlouhou dobu. My v nas' easti jsme meli asi dva coule &este a zem je u2 nasakla jak se path'. Nejvice roste to trava o pfekot 2e elovek nestaei sekat a stFlhat.

V Houstonu zase meli pfipad, 2e si nevi rady. Toti2 v okresni nemocnici tam byly opugteni rodiei dva pary dvojeat — dye deveata 6 let stara, a dva hogi 4 roky staff. Jsou to eernogi a hadaji tifady, k jsou z nektere jine zeme soude dle jejich vyteenosti.

Nejhorgi je, 'te deti nevi jrneno rodiee a ani kde je bydligte jejich. Jeden ten hoch mel pripnuty lfstek na kosili s prosbou, aby se jich nekdo ujmul, on ci ona se nemohou o deti starat.

Tak dtady je museli dat do prozatimniho domova nee se rozhodne co se s nimi ma stat. Je to zase jeden smutny ptipad, kde rodiee je jednoduAe vstrajinernu aby se o ne staral a oni maji po starosti. Smutne,

z0 ano?

Take jista firma ve vychodnim Texasu pronajimala tislee kusu krav farmatum za dolar denne a musela ohlasit pangrot, nebot' meli vice vydajft ne2li ptijmft a litady jim museli vzit dva letadla, ktere pottebovali v jejich praci. Napted obchod jim gel dobte ale ted' ji g museji vge nechat net se to urovna. ✓ Australii objevili diamantove pole a tvrdi, k budou konkurovat zemim africkyrn a k budou soute2it zname firma de Beers, ktera dosud vladla na diamantovern poli. V Australii teditele tvrdi, ze vrtali 328 stop ani2 by dosahli spodek diamantoveho lo2iska a diamanty pry je tam jako "hrozinky ve vanoeni buchte". Firma ktera byla zalokna, mini postavit podnik ve kterem by se ttidily diamanty v eerie 480 milionft dolarft. Nektere diamanty by se hodily na gperky a nektere zas na industriaini potteby, jako vrtaci stroje, pily a jehly na fonografy. Tedy budeme videt jak se veci vyvinou a jak moc budou konkurovat jinym klenotnfm firmam na svete. Stale neco noveho! ✓ Danville, Illinois bude soud s doktorem Robert Muellerem a jeho manklkou za to, te chteli nechat nove narozene a ptitom znetvotene dvojeata aby zernteli. Ho gi se narodili pfed 7 tydny a byli spojeni na dole*" easti tela a meli jen tri nohy dohromady a rodiee pry meli Mei lekatce ktera byla pr porodu, aby deter nedavali leky a potravu aby tito drive zesnuli. Soud se bude konat koncem eervna a ji2 soudni tifady vzali deti pod svou ochranu. Osettovatelky svedeily, ze bylo jim take natizeno aby nedavaly detem kyslik kdy2 nemohli dychat, a druha zas pres rozkaz dala detern potravu.

Jestli budou rodiee odsouzeni chteli deti odpravit, tak mohou obdrkt od 6 do 30 let v trestnici.

—SPJST-

SPJST Rozkvet fad

'Oslo 172. Pasadena Valerie sestry, bratti i milovani nagi krajane vgude po celem Texas.

Zase jsem tu, abych pozval cely stat brat/ft a sester do to nas' sine v to nas' Pasadena a na gi vgichni milovani krajane zdaleka, blfzka a okoll.

Budeme mft tanec pti muzice "City Polka Boys." Oni hraji pro vgechny nadherne smichanou muziku, oni hraji brzy bez ptestani a2 kaidemu sttevice hot'; ja take jsem si musel posledne koupit nove boty, protoze jsem si jich spalil pfi jejich muzice.

Zveme vgechny, ale pfipominam abyste si pfinesli vase "BYOB," ale jine napoje jsou v nagi nalevne i jine zakusky a sestra Kleekova, vas obslouif pri to magine s yypfskanou kukutici (popcorn). Take je gte jedna sestra Sophie Bakerova posavad churavl. Pozdrav od vgech nas bratru a sester z tadu eislo 172. aby se ji lepe dafilo v brzkem ease; dobre zdravi yam, Sophie. Te2, aby mohla byti mezi vgemi eleny brzy ye schuzi a v nagich shromaidenich na ty nage tance a jine. ✓ titerY jedna manielka na.§eho pi tale byla pochovana, kdy zenifela

14/VESTNIK — 8. eervence 1981 ve Sealy nemocnici. Byla iena pana Tommie Huffa z Pasadeny. Srdeenou soustrast od vtech jeho ptatel zde z Houstonu a Pasadeny.

Ten Mt svatek "tatinkri" byl velice vesely pro vtechny; ano u nas Mikesku bylo velice veselo.

V sobotu jsme byli ye tom nadhernem salu "Chandelier Ballroom" u eisla 88. a bylo tam nam velice dobte. Nate manielky s temi dlouhyma taty zametaly podlahu, ale jitte podlaha vtdy je eista jako sklo date jsme se vytaneili pti to nadherne muzice Raymunda Jureeky z Weimar, Texas.

Tak zveme vtechny do nateho salu eislo 172. SPJST v Pasadene' zazvorite si pro va:si reservaci ptedem, abyste meli vase sedadlo a stoly. Oeekavame ce19 Texas; nezapomente, jste vtichni vidycky s rismevem ptivitani a u dveti bude Margie Lee Nelmsova a jeji pomocnici boudou sestra Sidonia a bratr Willie Malekovi vidycky ptipravi nati sin eiste a pekne; diky jim take jsou velice uptimni ke vtem a v nalevne jsou Norman a Amelia Toftovi a Willie a Esther Kowalski to jsou sestry a bratti nateho tadu eislo 172. SPJST v Pasadena.

Tak s pozdravem od vtech z Pasadeny a Houstonu a okoli vtem ptejeme zdravi a ttetti vtude v Texasu a v ritulnach. Buh iehnej vtem. *** Vaiene sestry, brat'ti a milovanf krajane vtude po celem Texas.

Pozdrav vtem od Menu a elenek v Pasadene a Houstone a okolf.

Pozdrav take vtem od Mikeskovy a Kleekovy rodiny, kde ptebSrvajf protoie ten nas. darovany svet je tak nadale velik9.

Tei slycham, ie moc natich pteclet/ych jsou a byli v tadech rozdflOch eisel po Texasu SPJST a RVOS i v jin9ch spolcich jako ja sam take.

Tak dam tu zpravu z tadu eislo 172.

SPJST z Pasadeny co se tu u nas delo.

Vtechno je v dobrem stave; ye sttedu byla schrize teditelfi a co se kolem nas bude einit pozdeji. Vtechno u nas se deje velice dobte; lidi k nam ptichazi ze vtech stran a to jenom protoze vtichni jsme tak uzrnevave uptimni. Ti nati bratti a sestry, kteti vtichni se trapili z nemoci ui jsou mezi nami spolecne a to bylo v sobotu 27. eervna na natem tanci; vtichni jsme se dobte meli a mezi nami bylo mnoho teditelri se dobte vytaneit pti to 'Acne muzice, ktera byla s nami kapela "City Polka Boys" hrala za kapelfnka Okruhlika z Houstonu. Sal byl velice navaiven a u dveti byli hosti sestra a bratr Helena a Thomas Wallacsovi a sestra Margie Lee Nelmsova. Byli u nas Willie a Sydoni Malekovi, Albert a Tammie Risingerovi, Tinna Coffmanova, Willie Walla a nate uctiva sestra Loraine Wileyova, kterd zapisuje nove eleny a sestra a bratr Sodek a v nalevne slouiili Norman a Amelie Toftovi a sestra Cecila Kleekova, nate kuchatka a ona vas tak obslouii ze se talc najite az si budete muset sednout a odpoeinout ai se odberete do tance k to dobre nadherne muzice.

Po dva t9dny jsme dodali ptes dve ste kvetin do dornri odpoeinku v Pasadene z tadu SPJST 172. a nas ptedseda bratr Victor Petr bude dva tydny na prazdninach z jejich prate a to asi nebudou odpoeivat dobte, ale budovat jejich palac pti Lake Houston v Huffman, Texas. Bratte Petr neutiznete si vati ruku jak budete ty tti stopove stromy v okoli sekat. g tetti a zclo,34 v0401/114, tnt§i.01,

prazdninach i jsme velice hrdi na vati dobroti9nost v natem tadu eislo 172.

Seth jsme se s bratrem a sestrou E. C. a Sophinu Bakerovi z tadu. 172. po jejich nemoci v sobotu na torn natem tanci a s lidmi a ptately ze Schulenburgu, Ammansville, Dubina, Holman, Baytown, Deer Park, Pearland a, hodne z okoli; &Icy vtem za jejich navttevu u nas v nati sini Rozkvet. Nase ruzove kvetiny se rozkutaleji kaidodenne u nas v Mikeskovych zahrada.ch a jsou pekne, ale to is e ienutka Esther ma ty nice v zahrade denne. Esther se velice dobte stall o kvetiny i stromovi; jsem na ni hrdy, ona je jako andel strain9 nad vim v natem palaci.

Talc to pohoda je dosti ptijemna posledni t9den, dette malo, ale vte co slychamze kde meli zahradky tez jsou uvatene slunkem a vodou; ztrata je draha pro mnoho i pro ty nate rolniky kukutice a baviny i rfie, ale hovezi dobytek je dusty z to pekn9 travy v tech pastrech a ten nas §vagr Frank Hanzelka je stale na tech berlich od lekate Smith v Sealy i draha. sestra Marie Ann Hanzelkova jette take churavf na tu upracovanou starost z tech mladSrch Pfejeme v§em rodinam a ptatelfun vtude ty nejlepti odpoeinky doma i v domovech kde odpoeivaji pod dohledy doktorri a otettovatelek. Boie dodej lepti zdravi a dlouha 'eta ttesti a iivot vtem pteji sestry a bratti ze tadu eislo 172. filevu vtem. Pozdrav a na shledanou!

Piljedte k nam nas navttivit do to nati sine v Pasadene 11. eervence zase budeme mit nate shromaideni k tanci pti hudbe "Music Kings" smichanou pode kapelnika Henry Repka z Houstonu. Ptijedte, zveme .crechny z daleka i z blizka a okolf.

S uctivym pozdravem od vAech bratti a sester z tr adu eislo 172.

Jan T. Mikeska, p esky dopisovatel.

—SPJST-

is whether you are indicating action or not.

things". It must not be confused with MOHU. Ex.: Umite mluvit eesky?

Ten elovek neumi mleet. Umit hra'ti na klavfr?

MOHU Means "I can", indicating permission.

Ex.: Mohu jet s vami — Can I go with you?

Ano, mohu yam to tici.

(In colloquial speech, "moiu", and "mriiou" may be used for mohu, mohou.)

SEM — JSEM We call words like these homonyms; they sound the same but have entirely different meanings. In English, some homonyms are: there, their, they're, bear, bare; and close, clothes.

SEM means "here", or "to here", with ACTION, Ex.: Veera ptijeli sem. Pojd' sem! Dojeli sem teastne.

All of these involved action in coming or getting here.

JSEM means simply I am, or used with certain verbs, denotes tense, or time something happened.

Ex., Jsem ui starti elovek.

Jsem byl (byla) na vylete v horach.

Jsem se mel dobte.

In speaking the above two words of sem and jsem, there is practically no recognizable difference: however, in writing it makes all the difference in the world. One means one thing, and the other means something else.

NESMfM — NEMUSfM Nemusim means: "I need not — don't have to."

Nesmim means, "I must not".

SMET Smet means, "to be allowed to" Smim — I may Smit — you may Smi — he (she) may Smime — we may Smite — you (pl.) may Smejf — they may Ex.: Smim koutit? — Smite.

Smim vas doprovodit? — Nemusite.

SPRAVA — ZPRAVA Here are 2 tricky words, both written and pronounced exactly the same, but again have 2 entirely different meanings. It is therefore important that we know how to spell the one we wish to use.

SPRAVA — means administration, or SPRAVKA, which is a repair; or SPRAVITI, which means to fix or to repair.

Ex.: Stabil' sprava je umistena v

EXERCISE Use the following words in a sentence. kde smim kam umeti sem mohu jsem nesmim sprava musim zprava smeji ***

Austin.

"eiseounka Anieka" Strojnik provedl spravku na Pohlednete na Anielcu prance. jak pekne padla v katieku.

Podatilo se mu /At ptijimae Ted' tu stoji — nevi rady: spraviti. pros jenom tla do z,ahrady!

ZPRAVA means 'report'. Ex.: Pan teditel podal zpravu o tkole. (Using Proe pak neposlechla mati, both words: Vedouci statni spravy ze si smi doma hrati. podal podrobnou zpravu o sve Vybehla, ie se proskaee ted' tu stoji, smutne plake. einnosti.)

(Read out loud and translate.

UMET — MOHU Umet means "to know how to do

—SPJST-

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In this lesson, we will deal with some errors that are frequently made

by Czechs in Texas.

KDE — KAM These 2 words are probably misused more than any other. We frequently hear, "Kde jedet?" This is wrong. To indicate the physical action of going somewhere, the word KAM is used: Kam jdet; Kam jedet?

The word kde indicates a stationary situation, and cannot be used to indicate physical action. Ex.: Kde to je Kde bydlite? Kde je nadrati? etc.

And using KAM, we say the following: Kam pojedete veeer? Kam prijdete po divadle? Kam jste tli po zabave etc. All you need to remember,

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Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood

Lodge No. 32, Victoria

Friday, July 10 - Social Saturday, July 11 - Hrabal Reunion Day; CB Club Public Dance, 8 p.m.

Saturday, July 12 - SunneburgReadhe Reunion Friday, July 17 - Social Saturday, July 18 - Work Day Sunday, July 19 - Annual SPJST Lodge No. 6 Picnic Friday, July 24 - Social Saturday, July 25 - Krizan Reunion Sunday, July 26 - Hoover Reunion Monday, July 27 - RVOS No. 46 Meeting, 8 p.m. ***

Sunday, July 12 - 4th Annual Czech Festival, sponsored by Lodge No. 32 at Community Center, 2905 East North St., Victoria; sausage & trimmings dinner served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; kolache booth, auction, country store & cake walk will be held; Czech singing

by Gulf Coast Czech Singers, 1:30 to 2 p.m.; 2:30 to 3 p.m., Victoria Czech Singers; also Houston Lodge No. 88 Choral Group will perform; Battle Dance, from 4 to 10 p.m., music by Dutchmasters and Vanek Polka Band ***

Saturday, July 11 - Kross Kountry Saturday, July 18 - Good Vibrations Sunday, July 19 - Monthly meeting Sunday, July 26 - St. Joseph's Catholic Bazaar; BBQ Beef/Sausage Meal served 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; also BBQ Beef/Pork Sausage /Chicken served 7 a.m. until dark; Bake Sale, Cold Beverages, Lots of Games; Auction, 3:30 p.m.; music in the afternoon by Edwin Gaas & The Top Five; Dance at night, 7 to 11 with music by The Good Vibrations

*** Lodge No. 18, Elgin

Saturday, July 11 - Wence Shimek Saturday, July 18 - Leo Majek Sunday, July 19 - Lee Roy Matocha Saturday, July 25 - Western Days; music by American Sunrise Friday, July 31 - Debonaires ***

Lodge No. 24, Cyclone Wednesday, July 8 - Regular Meeting, 7:30 Saturday, July 11 - Ronly-Hoelscher Wedding; music by Horizons Sunday, July 12 - Schneider Reunion Saturday, July 18 - Kasberg-Hoelscher Wedding; music by Gentres Saturday, July 25 - Jerry Haisler & Melody Five Sunday, July 26 - Honoring 50-Year Pin Recipients; noon meal at 1 p.m., bring covered dish (Dress Code: Must come neatly dressed) ***

Lodge No. 25, Ennis Saturday, July 25 - Melody Masters Saturday, Aug. 1 - Flashbacks Saturday, Aug. 22 - Battle Dance: Vrazel vs. Mikula ***

Lodge No. 28, East Bernard Sunday, Aug. 2 - Lodge Meeting, 2:30 p.m. (CDT)

Lodge No. 29, Taylor Friday, July 10 - Lodge Meeting, 8 p.m.; Youth Club Meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, July 25 - Fritz Hodde ***

Saturday, July 11 - Dennis Ivey & the Waymen Monday, July 13 - Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 18 - George Self & the Amarillo Express Saturday, July 25 - The Country Pride ***

Lodge No. 79, Corpus Christi Thursday, July 9 - SPJST Meeting, 7 p.m. ***

Lodge No. 80, Holland

Lodge No. 173, Galveston Wednesday, July 8 -- Lodge Meeting at Valusek's camp at Bayou Vista, 7:30 p.m.

***

Lodge No. 176, Houston Northwest Monday, Aug. 31 - Lodge Meeting at Western Room of Long Point National Bank in Spring Branch ***

Lodge No. 177, Academy

Saturday, July 11 - Debonaires Saturday, July 18 - Casuals Saturday, July 25 - Moods Saturday, Aug. 1 - Horizons Saturday, Aug. 8 - Debonaires ***

Wednesday, July 8 - Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.; Youth Club Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

(Dress Code Enforced) ***

Lodge No. 35, Elk

Lodge No. 81, Needville

Saturday, July 11 - Duncan Bros.

Sunday, July 12 - Lodge meeting, 3 p.m.; youth club meeting, 2:30 Friday, July 17 - Casuals Saturday, July 18 - Wedding Dance Open to Public after 7 p.m.

Saturday, July 25 - Starlites **

Tuesday, July 14 - Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m. ***

Thursday, July 9 - Lodge Meeting, 8 p.m.; Youth Club meets at 7:30 p.m. ***

Lodge No. 38, Kovar Sunday, Aug. 2 - Annual FundRaising Supper/Auction ***

Lodge No. 179, Warrenton

Lodge No. 84, Dallas Saturday, July 18 - Princess Dance; music by Czech Harvesters Saturday, Aug. 1 - Bill Kucera Saturday, Aug. 15 - Czech Harvesters Saturday, Aug. 29 - Country Boys ***

Lodge No. 88, Houston

Lodge No. 15, Buckholts Wednesday, July 8 -- Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Lodge No. 172, Pasadena Saturday, July 11 - Music Kings Saturday, July 25 - Lee Roy Matocha Saturday, Aug. 8 -- Julius Tupa Saturday, Aug. 22 - City Polka Boys ***

Lodge No 74, Lovelady

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Lodge No. 72, Cameron Friday, July 10 -- Lodge Meeting at Marie Moore's home; also Covered Dish Meal, 7 p.m.

Lodge No. 47, Seaton Friday, July 10 -- Casuals (8-12) Saturday, July 11; Gilbert Kautz (B/R) Sunday, July 12 - Bartek-Fojtasek Reunion Tuesday, July 14 - No Choral Practice Saturday, July 18 - Goldman-Sulak Wedding; music by Jerry Haisler & Melody Five Sunday, July 19 - Jezek-Kotrla Reunion Tuesday, July 21 - Board of Trustees' Meeting, 7:30 Saturday, July 25 - No Dance Sunday, July 26 - Annual Picnic BarbecUed Meal served at 12 noon until ? Entertainment for all ages; Dance at night, 6-10; music by Jimmie Nemec. Public Invited! ***

Lodge No. 54, West

Wednesday, July 8 - Birthday Club Meeting/Card Party; Lunch served at Noon Monday, July 13 - Monthly meeting, 7:30 p.m.

(Every Thursday night social games)

Lodge No. 92, Ft. Worth Thursday, July 9 - Ladies' Circle Meeting, 10:30 a.m.

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

Sunday, Aug. 9 - Regular Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 13 -- Ladies' Circle Meeting, 10:30 a.m.

Lodge No. 130, Dallas & Sokol Zizka Saturday, July 11 - The Czech Harvesters Saturday, July 25 - Jodie Mikula Saturday, Aug. 8 - Bill Kucera's Czech Mates Saturday, Aug. 29 - Jodie Mikula

***

Saturday, July 11 - Wilde-UrbanovLodge No. 133, San Antonio sky Wedding Sunday, July 19 - Regular Lodge Sunday, July 12 - Lodge Marak Meeting, 2 p.m. at 1505 S. Gevers, RVOS Family Day San Antonio Saturday, July 18 - Wedding Reception *** Sunday, July 19 - Hospital Assn.

Lodge No. 141, Sealy Dinner; Public Invited Wednesday, Aug. 5 - Wine/Cheese Saturday, July 25 - Wedding RecepTasting Party; Western Day tion Parade Committee Selected *** ***

Lodge No. 66, Waco

Lodge No. 142, Houston

Saturday, July 11 - Brazos Express Saturday, July 18 - Blacky & Country Gentlemen Saturday, July 25 -- Czech Harvesters Saturday, Aug. 1 -- Cherokee Rose (No Passes) Saturday, Aug. 8 - Country Drifters (Every Say-Game Night, 7 p.m.) ***

Friday, July 10 - Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 2 - Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m. ***

Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth Sunday, July 12 - Lodge Meeting, 3 ***

Lodge No. 180, Burleson Saturday, July 11 - Rhythm Reunion Sunday, July 12 -- Lodge Meeting/ Covered Dish Meal, 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 18 - American Sunrise Saturday, July 25 - Ramblin' Rhythm Saturday, Aug. 1 - Gentres Wednesday, Aug. 5 -- Board of Trustees' Meeting, 7 p.m. ***

Lodge No. 183, Mid-Cities Saturday, July 11 - Henry Rejcek Polka Band Saturday, July 25 - Yesterday's Wine (C&W) Saturday, Aug. 22 - Wayne Rozell & Iron Horse Band (C&W) ***

Lodge No. 185, New Braunfels Thursday, July 16 - Lodge meeting at Eagles Hall, New Braunfels at 7:30 Saturday, July 18 - Polka Fest Sunday, July 19 - Polka Fest ***

Lodge No. 187, Round Rock Friday, July 10 - Debonaires Saturday, July 11 - Jess DeMaine & Austin Sunday, July 12 - Hosting District II YAD Friday, July 17 -- People's Choice Saturday, July 18 -- Bert Rivera & Night Riders Friday, July 24 - C. W. Slick & Janet Lynn Saturday, July 25 - Debonaires Sunday, July 26 - Hot Czechs (P/W) Friday, July 31 -- Joe Bob's Bar & Grill ***

Lodge No. 188, Centerville Saturday, July X11 - Something Special Saturday, July 18 -- Country Tyme Monday, July 20 - Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 25 - Jimmy Peters Texas Jukebox Band• • • • ***

16/VESTNfK — Wednesday, July 8, 1981

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