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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 OCTOBER 28, 1981 USPS — 658480

VOLUME 69 — NUMBER 41

SPJST Representatives Attend National Fraternal Congress

rThe 1981 NECA was held at the 'town and Country Convention Center in San

An Announcement From CESAT To The Czech-American Public In Texas Czech is the third language of Texas and CESAT organization is striving to perpetuate our heritage by promoting the teaching of Czech wherever suitable conditions exist.

In order to stress the importance of this effort, CESAT is now offering a contest for high school students proficient in written and spoken Czech language wherever Czech is taught at high school level across the state.

The selection of the eligible contestants should be done by the teachers of Czech at each individual 'nool and these teachers are reuested to send the names, addresses and other pertinent information of the prospective entries of this contest to Mr. W. E.

Souchek, secretary of CESAT as soon as possible.

The selected high school students would then be required to take a written and verbal test and compose a short article in Czech. Mr. W. E. Souchek is delegated by CESAT to judge the results and select the winner of this contest.

The winner will receive a $150 scholarship as a show of appreciation of this organization and a $25 award from HATFL. Both award and money will be presented to the best high school student proficient in the Czech language, . during or after the meeting of HATFL at the University of Houston Branch, Clear Lake City Campus.

The date of this meeting is scheduled to be in the middle of March next year; the exact day (a Saturday date) will be announced later. ;ee CESAT Page

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Diego, California, September 27-30. Many topics pertaining to the Fraternal Benefit System were reviewed and discussed. All pertinent data as it applies to the SPJST was shared with the entire Supreme Lodge at its recent meeting. L to R: District III Director Sid Pokladnik, Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas, Jr., and Vice President Bernie Gehala, both of the Supreme Lodge.

The young couple took up the occupation of farming and made their home in the Penelope area.

They retired in 1957 and moved to West, Texas.

Sister Rypel has two daughters; Mrs. Bill (Lillian) Pinter and Mrs. Elsie Janek who is also a member of Penelope Lodge No. 167. Both daughters reside in West, Texas.

Sister Rypel has 5 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 3 greatgreat-grandchildren. She has one brother, Charles Fabian of Fort Worth, Texas who is also a member of Lodge No. 167.

Although her daughter Elsie lives with her, Sister Rypel is still active and able to do her household chores. She also enjoys working in the yard and maintaining her garden. She is a member of the West Brethren Church and attends Sister Emilie Rypel of West, services regularly.

Texas attained the grand age of 96 Sister Rypel and her husband October 10, 1981. She became the joined the SPJST at Cottonwood 56th person in the history of the Lodge No. 6 in December 1904.

SPJST to outlive the actuarial table After a lodge was organized in for her life insurance policy with the Penelope she and her husband transSociety. ferred to Penelope Lodge No. 167.

Sister Emilie Rypel was born in The Supreme Lodge, the Fayette County October 10, 1885, members of Lodge No. 167 and the the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George entire SPJST membership salute Fabian. The family moved to Mt. Sister Rypel on her 96th Birthday Calm in Hill County, Texas in and wish her and her family well.

December of 1895. September 28, (Information courtesy of Daniel 1903 she was married to Frank M. Janek- SL ST Department) *** Rypel.

Emilie Rypel Outlives Policy

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Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Marek They have two sons and daughters-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Marek of Crosby, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Marek of Humble; three grandsons, Mr. and Mrs. Randy Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Marek Marek of Baytown, Mr. and Mrs. were honored with a barbecue Ted Marek of Crosby, Dale Marek of dinner on their 50th wedding anni- Humble and one great-grandversary September 12, 1981 at the daughter, Jennifer.

Crosby Brethren Church; the event Mrs. Marek has been financialwas hosted by their children and secretary for Lodge No. 65 in grandchildren; there were 177 Crosby for 38 years. *** guests attending.

Parents Honored On Anniversary

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THE COMMENTS

IT'S HALLOWEEN TIME .

Halloween is here again, With golden pumpkins all about, Goblins now will come a-spying, Witches through the air a-flying, Funny faces we'll be buying, At dark of night we'll all go out.

So join me on this special night, When ghost-like shapes are seen, We'll duck for apples, spin the pan, Play blindman's bluff and tag ou man, Pull taffy, fragrant, golden tan .

This night of Halloween.

Today's children carve faces into pumpkins as a special treat for Halloween. They set the candleilluminated jack o'lanterns by the doors of their homes for trick-ortreat night.

In earlier times, adults carved these faces in pumpkins and they were more useful. Back in the days when ghosts and goblins walked at night and there were no lighted roads, people were sometimes afraid to go out after dark. Someone had the idea of carrying a lighted face so frightening that no creature of darkness would approach the person who carried it. Thus the jack o'lantern was born. The more fierce the face, the better it was to ward off evil spirits; anoi i,he light inside, sometimes a bright coal, more often a candle, not only helped frighten the creatures of darkness, but also lighted the way.

It is not known at what period in history jack °lanterns changed hands, and were made by children.

Probably it was during the time when streets were lighted and police protection became common in communities. But -- jack °lanterns are still used for banishing witches and ghosts on Halloween night by children of all ages! ***

Annual lodge meeting—in some cases the lodges already held their annual meeting and elected their slate of officers for the coming year 1982. In those lodges that have not held their annual meeting at this writing, it is the duty of each and every member that he or she attend their annual meeting.

In your annual meeting your officers give their annual reports and it is imperative that you hear them. In some instances these reports will be favorable, in others, perhaps unsatisfactory, however, good or bad, you should hear them.

We suggest that you reward the active and efficient officers by reelecting them for another term and increase their compensation, if any; replace inactive or inefficient officers with new ones, and the sales representatives should try to encourage their signed-up members to attend a meeting for initiation and especially for an annual meeting to see how the lodge operates so that a member can see how officers are'elected.

To our knowledge, to hold office in a fraternal lodge is a great honor and privilege, and is indicative of the high esteem in which such officer is held by his fellow members.

There are several million persons holding membership in various fraternal societies, and the number of members is constantly increasing.

Why? Not only because of the low rates they pay and the safe insurance they, carry in these societies, but also because they want to help spread the principle of brotherly understanding for which these organizations have been founded and stand for. In vain, will be all efforts of powers and worldpowers to secure for the world a lasting peace, until the people throughout the world have recognized and accepted the principle that all men are born with equal rights, a principle believed in by all fraternal societies. Their aim will not be achieved without that realization. Thus, whoever is active in their lodge is not only working for the benefit of their Society but also for the well-being of all humanity.

State Representative Dan Kubiak advised your editor that, as of January 1st 1982, Texas drivers will be required to have liability insurance on their vehicles. "I have supported this idea for many years, the Rockdale legislator said. "I strongly feel that everyone who drives on our highways should be responsible for his or her actions."

Under the new law, HB 197, all drivers must carry minimum liability for medical expenses of 10,000 dollars per person and property damages of 5,000 dollars; also, the motorist must either have the policy or a document issued by the insurance company proving that the driver has the minimum coverage.

"Currently, over one fourth of the drivers involved in accidents did not carry any insurance. This has cost the people of the state many thousands of dollars in just the last year," Kubiak said.

The new law provides that drivers not having coverage can be fined up to $75.00 on the first offense and a minimum of $200.00 on subsequent violations; also, a conviction under the new law will result in suspension of the violator's drivers license and motor vehicle registration unless the violator maintains proof of financial responsibility for 5 years from the conviction date.

"I hope the teeth in the new law will be strong enough to get people to have at least the minimum amount of liability coverage," Kubiak concluded. ***

"Be Proud Of It."

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

Wednesday, October 28, 1981 — VESTNiK/3

From the Vice President's Office

Kenneth Janicek Kenneth Janicek has recently been appointed as a Sales Representative for Lodge 15 in Buckholts.

Mr. Janicek has been trained in helping you or your family with your insurance needs. If you live in the Buckholts/Cameron area, give him a call at AC 817-697-6815 and he will be happy to be of assistance to you.

Fraternally, Bernard M. Gebala Vice President

--SPJST-

Uncorrected Minutes of District V Fall Meeting The fall meeting of District V was held at Lodge 88, Houston, October 11, 1981. President Tillie Helmcamp called the meeting to order at 2 p.m.

The colors were presented by Brother Eugene Veselka, in place of District V Flag Bearer Dennis Veselka, and by Lodge 88 Flag Bearer Lynn Pflughaupt, both of whom led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance. A beautiful rendition of "Kde Domov Muj" and "The Star Spangled Banner" was given by Sister Helen Hegwood, accompanied by Sister Naomi Spencer.

Lodge 88 President, Mildred Holeman warmly welcomed those present and thanked them for coming. She commented on the good attendance and also expressed her appreciation to the officers and workers of the lodge.

In responding, First Vice President Jerry Prochazka thanked the host lodge for their hospitality and stated that the food and the entertainment were excellent. He said it is always nice to come to Lodge 88.

President Tillie Helmcamp stated that two members who played an important role at our last district meeting in Needville were no longer with us; namely, President Norval Crossman who conducted the meeting and Supreme Lodge Legal Advisor Reuben Lesikar who was the main speaker. Both of these brothers were great fraternalists

who treated all members fairly and accomplished much for the pPJST. She requested that the members stand in silent tribute to Brothers Crossman and Lesikar and to all the Sisters and Brothers who passed away in our district this year.

District Youth Counselor Joyce Mynar gave her report stating that we must get the youth interested in the program as they will replace us in the future. She commended Sister Mary Schenburn for her hard work with the youth ceramic classes this summer. She reported a good YAD at both the district and state levels; also, an enjoyable and safe camp this year. The youth then presented a good program which was enjoyed by everyone.

Second Vice President Sidon Tumis introduced Editor Rudy Sefcik and his wife, Maxine.

Secretary Viola Cox called the roll of lodges. The following were represented: 65, 81, 88, 139, 142, 156, and 172. She read the minutes of the spring meeting which were approved as read. The secretary then read the correspondence.

Members appointed to the Auditing Committee were Brothers Jerry Ermis of Lodge 88, Victor Peter of Lodge 172, and Charlie Matcek of Lodge 81.

In her report, President Helmcamp commented on the splendid cooperation received from Lodge 88 officers, trustees, and members. She gave special thanks to the following who were responsible for the good dinner: Brothers John Hilsher, Franklin Bravenec, Mike Trefel, Sister Annie Vala and her helpers.

Sister Helmcamp thanked all who helped with the publicity or helped in any other way. She expressed her gratitude to Director Rudy Dybala and the Czech Concert Orchestra and to Director Tim Kostom and the Choral Club for the beautiful entertainment. She thanked everyone who came and supported our SPJST. Treasurer Tommie Lostak reported that his books showed a balance of $2,086.78 for the Youth Club and $3,535.69 for the District V. He announced that Sister Frances Crossman had donated $40.00 for refreshments in memory of her husband, Brother Norvall Crossman.

The S.P.J.S.T. Rest Homes Director Herbert Nowotny stated that the homes are filled to capacity with a waiting list. They are able to meet all obligations plus put a small fund in reserve, in spite of price increases. He reported that the local Chamber of Commerce had furnished a nice fence on the north side of the home so that the residents can go outside. At present they are working on a project for a shady place with tables.

District Director Louis Hanus expressed his feelings about the great loss to the society of Supreme Lodge Attorney Reuben Lesikar. He reported a very productive year in insurance sales in 1981. We are over $4,000,000 ahead of last year in insurance issued. As of June 30, our district had a total of $41,257,000 of insurance in force, a gain of $1,163,000 over last year, and 27% of all insurance in force by the society. District V had a total of 14,491 certificates in force at the end of June, 1981. Brother Hanus proudly pointed out that this represents 26% of total certificates in the

SPJST and a marvelous contribution to our society.

Brother Hanus mentioned briefly that local lodges now qualify for sales tax exemptions on items purchased for use and related to the purpose of our Society. There will be no change in sales tax on resale items.

Director Hanus stated that the SPJST is having another good year financially, a gain in assets for the 9 months ending September 30 of $1,200,000. It looks like our district will again submit over $2,000,000 in premiums to the home office this year.

In closing, Director Hanus thanked all who attended the meeting and expressed his appreciation for the help given to him as Director of District V. He said we should continue to help one another and make our Society the most progressive and successful order in the state of Texas.

Editor Rudy Sefcik reminisced about time spent on the stage here and at Robbie Street. He introduced Brother J. M. Skrabanek who received a round of applause.

Brother Sefcik urged everyone to send letters in time to arrive in West on Thursday morning. The Vestnik is put together on Friday morning. He reported that the Publications Committee had decided on bigger headings for letters in the Vestnik. He reminded us to report charitable work, to help each other, and to preserve our Czech heritage.

For the Auditing Committee, Brother Jerry Ermis reported that the district and youth books were in order and moved that they be accepted. Motion was seconded by Sister Mary Schenburn and passed.

Youth Counselor Joyce Mynar returned from meeting with the youth. She gave special thanks to Henrietta and Gene Veselka and to Betty Dobesh for all their help.

There was no old or new business.

In selecting a site for the spring meeting, President Mary Ann Kieschnik of Lodge 142 requested that the meeting be held there.

Sister Mary Schenburn made a motion that the spring meeting be held at Lodge 142, seconded by Brother Louis Hanus, and duly passed.

President Ilelmcamp gave recognition to Brother Joe Skrabanek who at 92 years young was present, to Brother Charlie Matcek who had been ill and was present, and to Professor Wm. Souchek who stays very busy and was present. Each of these brothers received a round of applause.

First Vice President Prochazka made the announcements. Lodge 88 President ,Mildred Holeman an Czech Day on October 25.

Assistant Youth Counselor Henrietta Veselka brought the attendance records. The following won the attendance prizes: 1st Lodge 142, 2nd - Lodge 172, 3rd Lodge 139.

First Vice President Prochazka, assisted by Sisters Veselka and Mary Matcek, awarded the door prizes. Lodge 142 and Lodge 65 had each given $10 and President Helmcamp had given $5. The winners of $5 each were Brothers George H. Taake and Michael Kocurek, Sisters Sylvia Melia, Ellen Bulen, and Mary Matcek.

The meeting adjourned at 4:00

p.m. and was followed by a free dance with The Edna Polka Boys playing.

Fraternally, Viola Cox. Secretary -SPJST-

Acknowledgements

From District V President Dear Members: I know our secretary will cover the District V meeting well, but I feel that I should give special thanks to all who helped with the publicity.

What was so great was that not only did Lodge 88 members help but members of other lodges did also.

That is real team work!

To the following sisters and brothers I say a big "Thank you": Lodge 88-Frances Olexa, Josephine Pflughaupt, Clara Broz, Joyce Mynar, Viola Cox, Craig Dobesh, Harley Cox, Louis Hanus, Jack Stewart, and the Publicity Committee. Lodge 81-Lillie Teykl, Lodge 142-Alice Jochen, Lodge 172Vlasta Machann, Lodge 65-Jerry Prochazka, Radio Station KFRD Announcer Joe Gavranovich, and Editor Rudy Sefcik and Maxine.

I also want to thank all you lodge presidents who publicized our meeting in your lodge meetings. It was great to see the following lodge presidents at our meeting: Charlie Matcek (81), Mildred Holeman (88), Joe Skrabanek (139), Mary Ann Kieschnik (142) and Victor Peter (172).

Many thanks go to all of you who came; you helped to make the meeting a success!

In conclusion, I want to extend my, heartfelt sympathy to Sister Jeanette Lesikar and her family.

What a great loss to our SPJST to lose Legal Adviser Reuben Lesikar and, past District V President Norval Crossman, both of whom had leading roles in our district spring meeting.

Fraternally yours, Tillie Helmcamp --SPJST-

9 -Snook Meets and Plans Activities

Lodge No.

Snook, Lodge No. 9 met for their monthly meeting on Wednesday, October 7. The meeting was called to order by President Richard Vajdak.

Roll call of officers showed all present beside Ruth Kovar being absent.

Secretary Lyndon Jakubik read minutes of September meeting.

They were approved as read.

Communications included: RVOS Fire Insurance.

Property Committee report was given by President Richard Vajdak.

Youth report was given by Youth Leader Betty Schoenemann. She stated that around 20 from our lodge attended the State Royalty.

Activities for the youth for the month of October include: Youth Rally, 4-H trip to Dallas State Fair, skating party and Grand Opening of Lodge 186 in Caldwell.

Clint Sebesta gave a report on the upcoming activities at our lodge.

4/VESTNIK — Wednesday, October 28, 1981 New Business: It was decided to have a Halloween Carnival on October 31, 1981 for all. The officers are to barbecue chickens (have your chicken at the hall by 2:30). Ladies are asked to bring a vegetable and dessert. We will eat at 5:30 p.m., and then have our November meeting electing officers for the upcoming year. We will follow with a lot of fun and fellowship for all - booths, go fishing, haunted house, etc.

Hope to see all of you October 31: food, games, costumes, etc.

Fraternally, Dorothy See Reporter -SPJST-

of the Lodge No. 24 Meeting

News

President Sherry Henze presented check to Lodge President Roy Simank.

Youth

Highlights Of Elgin Lodge No 18 Meeting

Dear Members: Our meeting was called to order

by President Dan Sebek. had a very large turnout at The flag was presented by Denice ourWe monthly held Tuesday Posvar and Kimberly Schneider who night, Octobermeeting 20, 1981.

All officers led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. were present and all committee We then remained standing for reports were given. deceased members Sister Mollie Our Fall Festival and Chili Supper Shenkir and Brother John C. Stepan were the big topic discussed; this who was our oldest member who had will occur Saturday, October 31st. outlived his policy. (Last December We will begin serving chili at 5 p.m. we had honored him with a social, a at which time the "fun" booths and joyful occasion, and now we are "country store" will also open. At 8 saddened by his passing away, but p.m. tickets will then be sold for the we will always remember him.) We evening dance at 9 p.m. with the also remembered our SL Legal Debonaires.

Adviser Brother Reuben Lesikar The Decorating Committee for who passed away. the Holiday Season also met at 7 Secretary Nelda Marek read cor- p.m. with many members working respondence: a thank you note from on the table decorations; very Sister Clara Macek for sending the special and pretty center pieces are 50-year pin to her; she was unable to being made for our New Year's Eve attend the occasion we had to honor dance.

The Vrazel Polka Band will be the members who were eligible to playing with tickets of $7.50 per receive pins.

The Salary Committee was person now available for our New appointed and they are: Chairman Year's Eve dance. It was decided Charlie Waits, Edwin Malefic and that breakfast would not be served.

We were exceptionally happy to Bobby Hoelscher. have a nice presentation from the Youth Leader Kelli Andel gave us Youth Department. Recently, the a report. She said that the drawing youth went to the District II Skating of the prizes will be at our next Party in Temple and visited the meeting due to bad weather and museum. Youth Leader Pat Young flooding, many members could not took pictures of various items in the come to the meeting and didn't bring museum and each youth member in the tickets. Plans were made for gave a report showing the picture on the youth to attend the District II the items they chose.

Skating Party to be held Sunday, Youth President Sherry Henze October 18, first stopping to tour the also presented a check to Lodge SPJST Museum.

President Roy Simank in the Those present who have amount of $150 to apply towards the birthdays were: Sister Ella Luksa, replacement of the carpet in the Sister Albina Dornhoefer, Brother entry of our lodge home. Special Bobby Hoelscher; and youth thanks to our Youth for their member, Melaine Zavodny. To all of generous gift.

Fraternally, you members celebrating birthdays Jeanette Peterson or anniversaries this month, our Reporter best wishes.

-SPJSTDoor prizes were won by Joe Haisler, Shirley Taylor, Neal Lodge No. 28, East Hoelscher and Sonia Castillo.

Our next meeting will be held Wednesday, November 11 at 7:30 p.m. NOTICE THE TIME CHANGE AND NOTICE ALSO THIS WILL BE ELECTION OF OFFICERS, CHAIRMEN, AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBERS; so everyone be present to exercise your right and vote; a social and happy hour will be held after the meeting.

See you at the meeting!

Fraternally, Bernice Sebek Reporter -SPJST-

Bernard; Meeting Time Change Announced Another month has come and gone and it is again time for a monthly meeting. The November meeting will be held Sunday, the 1st, in our hall, at 2 p.m. CST. Please notice the time change. Since we are back on standard time we have changed our meeting starting time back by 30 minutes to the old time.

The agenda will cover all regular

Thanks to "Big John" for letting us use his Van, we all w were able to ride together to Temple. Those attending: Youth Leader Pat Young, Brandon Causebaun, Melinda Harkins, Staci Young, Amy Sedberry, Sherry Sedberry, Jana Huggins, Paul Causebaun, Dawn Peterson, Kevin Mills, Stephen Mills, James Harkins, Eric Hayes, Shawn Young, Billy Tharp, Curtis Young, Jo Ellen Patterson and Sonja Harwell. reports, a report from the District VI meeting and any other business needing attention at this time The after meeting "meeting" will take place on schedule.

The October meeting on the 4th, had all reports accepted. A motion was made and passed to sell the old chairs in one whole lot for scrap. It was reported that the round window, with the lodge emblem, was broken by vandals. This window was installed when the building was new, in 1918, was re-painted in 1935 and withstood many storms, including "Carla". These same vandals broke in the lodge through the roof "scuttle" hole by forcing the hooks out of the cover. A total inventory of items missing or vandalized has not been taken.

Sister Elsie Brdecka won the door prize.

The "gathering", after the meeting went well, and, as always, the lodge sisters made it a success.

Thanks go to Sisters Sperlik, Kortis, Brdecka, Valigura, Foytik, Luquette and Nezval for making it what it was.

To all you faithful; see you at 2 p.m. on the 1st.

Fraternally, Joseph D. Nezval President -SPJST-

No. 81, Needville

Lodge

Dear Members and Friends: Our meeting October 13 was called to order by President Charlie Matcek promptly at 7:30 p.m.

Sister Vlasta Nowotny led us in the Pledge of Allegiance to our flag.

All officers answered the roll call.

Secretary Mary Werner read the minutes and also read a letter of appreciation from our S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home former Administrator Charles Fisher and wife, who now reside in Missouri and also a card of thanks from the John Blinka family.

Aleene Zwahr gave the financial statement and Willie Mae Kuykendal gave the treasurer's report.

Special Fund Treasurer Gilbert Walzel gave his financial report and then reported on the activities at the hall and the schedule for this month. All of these reports were accepted as given.

Reported on the sick list were Sister Vlasta Holt and Sister Rosa linda Hartfiel. Hope both of you are up and about by now New members accepted into our membership are Michael Sabrsula, Kyle Matcek, Adolph Macha and Jo Ann Morgan. We welcome all of you Jo Ann, we especially welcome you as our new sales representative and do wish you much success in your new venture.

The Rules and Regulations Com mittee presented a few revised rules to our lodge which were voted on and will be adopted at the November meeting.

We were glad to hear such good reports from the District V meeting held at Lodge No. 88 in Houston. Sister Vlasta Nowotny reported on the excellent youth program and the wonderful music throughout the lunch time and Sister Mary Matcek commented on the delicious noon meal. Brother Matcek gave more highlights of the meeting. All in all, our representatives enjoyed the meeting to the fullest.

A motion was made and carried to give a generous donation to the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home in Needville, Richmond. State School, and Needville Fire Department.

Our November 8 meeting will begin at 1 p.m. due to the election of officers so everyone don't forget to come and vote for your officer.

Refund checks were handed out and the attendance prize was won

by Sister Mary Werner.

The meeting adjourned.

Don't forget our next November 8 at 1 p.m.

Fraternally, Lillie Teykl Reporter SPJST

Lodge No. 180 Announces November Meeting Dear Members and Friends: Our October 11 meeting was called to order by President Barabas.

Flagbearer Joe Russell led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and we remained standing for a moment of silence for departed members.

Secretary Mike Hell called the roll of officers and read minutes

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from the last meeting and they were approved as read.

Reports of officers and committees were made and correspondence was read, a letter of resignation from Trustee Chairman and Bar Chairman Bill Slavik was read by President liaraba,s. Due to business commitments, which will take up all of his time, he wouldn't be available to do his duties as a trustee. Motion was made and seconded to accept his resignation; we voted, very hesitantly, to accept it.

Secretary Mike Hejl read a partial report on the trustees' last meeting.

We welcome these new members we voted on and accepted; namely, Pamela Kay Braddock, Kellie Michele Gieser, Kelly Michele Latimer, Paula Renee Locker, Carolyn Lee Newton, Robert Eugene Newton, Sherrie Lynn Newton, Cynthia Gay Russell, Rhonda Cunningham and William Micheal Brumfield; also additional policies were'taken out by B. J. Russell and Joyce Russell. We hope all you new members will attend our meetings and other activities at our lodge.

In the hospital were Deborah Southard who had surgery and Jeffery Janek had an accident breaking both arms plus fractures and a light concussion falling from a swing. We wish these two a speedy recovery and to anyone else who may be on the sick list.

Birthdays in October are Mydell Grochaske, Estelle Hurtik, Oscar and Trudy Hoerig, Mary Hejl, Bill and Joyce Russell and Jess Taylor.

A "Happy Birthday" to all of you and anyone else having a birthday.

A "Happy Anniversary" to Jess and Shirley Taylor and anyone else having an anniversary.

A recommendation, by the trustees, to replace the metal edging around the dance floor which is posing a problem, with a wood edging was made; after a discussion, it was voted on and passed.

There was the reading of recommended changes in the Rules and Regulations. After a lengthy discus-. sion, a few minor changes were voted on and passed.

Financial Secretary Mydell Grochaske made a motion that we make a donation of $500 each to Special Education and to the Phase I Reading in Burleson Schools. It was voted on and passed.

A Nominating Committee was elected for the upcoming election of officers.

This committee met October 18 at 4 p.m. with Joe Hurtik as the chairman. The nominated slate of officers will be presented at the November meeting.

We were saddened to hear of the death of Reuben B. Lesikar, Supreme Lodge Legal Adviser. We express our sympathy to his family.

A guest at our meeting was David Hoerig, grandson of Oscar and Trudy Hoerig.

The door prize was won by Milady Hejl.

Our next meeting will be November 8 at 2:30 p.m. The ladies are asked to bring pastries. The Entertainment Committee will furnish the rest.

I hope to see your smiling faces at the meeting.

Fraternally, Frances Simmank Reporter -SPJST-

Lodge No. 66 Meeting Report

Waco

Dear Members: SPJST Lodge No. 66 held their meeting iSunday, October 18 with President Daniel Nors presiding.

The flags were placed by James Yates. Pledge of Allegiance and the Lodge Motto were then recited by the members.

Alice Bletsch of Mart was our visitor. We were glad to have you visit with us; come again.

In roll call of officers, all officers were present, except Brother Otto Hanus, Czech reporter, who had other commitments.

The September meeting minutes read by Sister Bonnie Pruitt, were approved as read.

In correspondence Sister Engelke read a letter from SL President Morris, pertaining to rules on game nights at local lodges. Sister Mary Alice Langlotz, chairman of game night had attended some local meetings and gave a summary of rules, that she had obtained; not much is known at this time. Some of the members will attend a meeting this month in order to find out more on these rulings.

Brother Henry West had Sister Engelke read the minutes of the Board of Trustees' meeting held Wednesday night, October 7.

Brother Emil Hanus, Linden Hall treasurer, gave the quarterly report for July, August and September.

Brother Frank Miller, Linden Hall secretary, also gave a detailed and overall report for the quarter.

Both of these reports were very good reports.

Sister Libbie Parma gave the youth club report. The club did not have a meeting due to some of the club members had other commitments. For the November meeting bring canned and non-perishable foods to prepare baskets for needy families. Members are asked to bring at least one item to help the club on this project. You may also make a cash donation if you do not bring these items. Let us all support the youth. It will help them and help make you feel you are doing a good deed, also. Sister Parma asked if the lodge would have the Christmas bags for Santa this year, if they did and would give them the money, items could be purchased whenever they are on sale. The youth will prepare the bags. It was voted to give $150 to prepare 200 bags.

Brother George Shilling, Entertainment Committee chairman, reported on the plans for the lodge Christmas dance, meal and time the party and dance will be combined on the same date, Saturday, December 19. The Brazos Express Band will play for the dance. There will be more details later. The committee asked for funds to prepare for the party. It was voted to give the amount asked for following the meeting; sausage, cheese, crackers, pickles, chips and cold drinks will be served.

Health Committee Report: Sister Polly Gaidusek reported "Get-well" cards were sent to Sister Angelina West who broke her right foot. It was good to see Sister Angelina West at the meeting, cast and all; keep it up, Angie because you are doing OK! A card was sent to Sister Vlasta Svoboda who is ill. We all

wish her a good recovery; also to Sister Rose Spence who had surgery. Good luck Rose Mary and take care. A card was also sent to Francis Mace. We hope she is doing OK. Sympathy cards were sent to the Edward W. (Marifka) Screeney on the loss of her mother, Mrs. Richard Stransky. Sister Stransky will be remembered for the gifts she gave each year to the lodge. (Items were purchased for the kitchen: an electric roaster, lovely wall clock and ceiling fan on the stage and other items. We appreciated her thoughtfulness and she will be remembered at Lodge No. 66). We all extend our prayers and sympathy to the family. May she rest in eternal peace. A card was also sent to Sister Mary Alice Langlotz on the loss of her brother and to Brother George Trefny on the loss of his brother-in-law. May all these loved ones rest in peace.

It was reported that Sister Matilda Harms is doing fine. She had made a trip to Temple on a weekend.

We all hope she continues to improve and, gets to go home soon.

Good luck, Sister Hanus!

We all wish Sister Agnes Mazanec good luck and hope she is feeling OK. Sister Mary Alice Langlotz received a vote of thanks for the delicious steak supper for the game night workers; also thanks to Brother Charlie and Sister Irene Mueller who prepared the steaks and trimmings, it was delicious.

New members accepted in September are: Jared Rossi, Arnold Gerik Jr., Martin Sulak, Freddie E. Ray, Cindy Fay Greer, Diane Marie Bekkelund, Bobby Ray Bekkelund and Stephney Rae Gaidusek.

Welcome to Lodge No. 66!

It was voted that Lodge No. 66 send a donation of $25 to the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home in memory of SL Legal Adviser Reuben Lesikar.

We, at Lodge No. 66, send our sympathy to the family.

It was then voted to change the November meeting date to Sunday, November 8 at 2 p.m.; this will be elections so remember the change.

Brother George Pauling reported the Auditing Committee had audited the lodge and Linden Hall books which were in excellent order and he complimented the bookkeepers for a fine job.

Door prize winner was Sister Dorothy Shilling.

Members celebrating birthdays in October are: Sister Rose Galler and Brothers James Yates and Otto Hanus. "Happy Birthday" to each of you. The cake was brought by James Yates.

Please note the change of meeting date for November, it will be held Sunday, November 8 at 2 p.m. promptly; this is election time, please come and vote on your choice; also get involved and accept an office or on a committee. We need to get more members interested and get active and be a part of sharing the duties of a lodge because it is an honor to work together. We need you to help.

Bring an item, canned or nonperishable food for the youth club's project to fill baskets; we can all lend a helping hand and do a good deed, too.

I'll see you Sunday, November 8 at 2 p.m.

Fraternally, Annie Hanus English Reporter -SPJST

Dear Members: Lodge No. 29 held its regular monthly meeting Sunday, October 11 at 4 p.m. with President Edwin Adamek presiding.

Christi Caldwell led the members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and we remained standing for a few moments of silence for our deceased members, Sister Adela Adamek, mother of our president, and Brother Reuben Lesikar. May our thoughts and prayers be with both families in this time of grief.

Roll call of officers showed all present.

The minutes were read, the treasurer's report and the Property Committee reports were also given.

Sister Edith Shiller gave the quarterly report.

Correspondence was read from the Adela Adamek family.

New members accepted were Stacy Stiles, Marla Denise Ladner, Sandra Ging and James Ging.

President Adamek showed the members a plaque received from the 4-H Club for letting them use the lodge hall for the annual banquet and also a thank you letter from SL President Nick Morris for holding the State Royalty at our lodge hall.

President Adamek also thanked the members who helped with the State Royalty.

Youth Leader Melvin Steger reported 44 members, 3 visitors and 3 new members present. He reported that Sunday, October 18, the youth club will attend the District II Skating Party at Temple.

He also reported that the Taylor Youth Club is the No. 1 Club in the state in attendance at regular meetings.

Our meeting date has been changed to Sunday, November 1 at 3 p.m. since we have a Sunday afternoon battle dance November 8. At this meeting date we will also have election of officers, so please note the time and date change.

The Sunday's battle dance on November 8 will be from 4 to 10 p.m. with music by Fritz Hodde and The Fabulous Six, and The Heart of Texas (H.O.T.) Czechs.

Door prizes were won by Herbert Riethmeyer, Albin Machu and Rueben Bryant.

Fraternally, Ila Mae Jansky Reporter – SPJST-

Faces Recipe

Halloween

Take whole, spiced peaches and carefully remove the seed. Fill the cavity with cream cheese. Then turn the filled peach toward you and make a face, using cloves for the eyes, an almond for the nose, and then make a curving slit with a sharp knife for the mouth. Fill this slit with softened cream cheese. To make a top, suggesting a hat, top with Dream Whip or Cool Whip.

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These are the Lodge No. 47 workers who manned the booth at Czech Day in June at Temple's Centennial. L to R: Charlie Marek, Jerry, David and Dorothy Pechal, Adeline (partially hidden) and Willie Kohutek. (Photo by Lee Marek)

Lovelady Lodge No. 74 Dear Members and Guests: Time is passing on and I've noticed that I did not make any reports for the last two months. I decided I had better write and let you know that our lodge is doing just fine.

All those who come to our lodge for entertainment always have a good time The October reports were real good which were given by the officers and all their reports were accepted.

Although there was no new business to report, I decided to wait until our next meeting which will be held Monday, November 9.

Again, all officers had good reports; at the last meeting all officers were present, except Ben Ervin, Andy Fowler and Jeff Moore.

We had a very important member, Severn Rogers, deputy, who joined this year He attended our business meeting for the first time and he gave us a very inspiring talk and praised our SPJST Society and our lodges throughout the state, stating we had the best program and best behavior of members and guests with less problems than any other places that he has ever attended, that was not SP,JST. Severn had been given the keys to the lodge to oversee that everybody is off the lodge premises after all our dances, so the president and other officers can go home because it usually takes 35 to 45 minutes before the band equipment including the band can leave.

Our youth leader is really doing a great job. She gave a report stating she now has 29 members in the youth club. That is great, Linda; we really are proud of you!

New members who joined since October 12, 1981 are: Billy Wayne Brewer and Cynthia Brewer, of Houston; Tommy Mack Tabor, Frances Theresa Tabor, Jacky Robert Lewis, Susan Ann Lewis, Wade G. Sullivan, Ronnie E. Goolsby, Albert L. Tisonic, Linda L. Tisonic, Frances Kay Ludiker, Michael Jayes Lecompte, Mindy B. Lecompte and Barry Christopher Faulk, all of Crockett; Norma Jean Fineash, of Lovelady; and Doris R.

Rowden, of Grapeland. I want to thank all of you for telling your friends and encouraging them to join our SPJST. I almost forgot to mention that Linda Michka, chairman, Faye Fowles and Ben Ervin are on the Nominating Committee for 1982 to take names for officers, so all you members who have a choice of whomever you wish to be your officers for 1982, call on this committee and help them decide who you desire as your selective choice.

Until next time ...

Fraternally, Chester Shmoldas —SPJST-

No. 187, Round Rock Meeting October 18, 1981 Lodge

President David Oman called the meeting to order. Following the Pledge to the Flag, the 47 members present then had a silent prayer in memory of Brother Reuben Lesikar.

Following reading and approval of minutes, correspondence from the Hutto Livestock Boosters Club and the Tax Exemption letter was read.

It was decided to have the next meeting date changed to November 8 at 4 p.m. The meeting will be our annual election of officers and a covered dish supper will be served.

Please mark your calendars and plan to attend.

Sharon Holman reported that the Merchants Fair was a big success and wanted to thank work of Al and Sandra Giarrasso; Doris Mills; Paul and Henry Wobus and Arnold and Aleene Leschber; also, Gene McBride for his help in manning the SPJST Booth.

The following new members were accepted for membership: R. Stephen McNally; Irwin Doye Barron; Janie Rose Barron, Deandra Rae Barron; Ruby Kaatz; Bryan Kevin Reed; Lillie D. Zamarripa; Marla Gale Gainer and Richard Lee Delancey. Welcome to Lodge 187!

President Oman extended a special thanks to Arnold Leschber for spraying the flag pole. Arnold, we appreciate all your time and work.

The membership voted to have an annual Clean-up Day at the hall,

which will be held November 7 starting at 8 .:00 until finish. Please try to come, the more help the sooner we can get finished.

Sandra Giarrasso, chairman of the Rules and Regulations Committee, read a recommendation from the Supreme Lodge as it related to our R&Rs in question and made a motion that we accept the recommendation.

The motion passed thus completing our R&R revision.

Max Leschber, chairman of the General Manager Committee, thanked the committee members for their time and help and then presented to the membership the results and findings of the committee. The membership accepted the recommendation of the committee to hire a "General Manager". So if any SPJST member is interested, please contact one of the following for more information: Max Leschber -- 352-5384; Gene Parker — 255-3033 or Edward Volek — 846-2609.

Jeff Case, chairman of the Nominating Committee, reported that there would not be any additional nominations off the floor the day of election in accordance to our R&Rs. Nominations were announced and accepted at this time.

The membership is invited to a Halloween Costume Party on the evening of October 31 at the Sundowner Club. This should be a lot of fun so we hope everyone will plan on coming. It was also decided by the membership to have a Christmas Party. Plans will be announced later but the date will be December 20.

The door prize was not given away because Maxine Krizov was not present. The two courtesy tickets were won by Joe Giarrasso.

Joe, keep up the good attendance.

The meeting was adjourned. Hope everyone will come out on November 8 at 4 p.m, to vote for the candidate of your choice and enjoy the covered dish supper.

Fraternally, Rubie Volek Secretary —SPJST--

Dear Brothers and Sisters: To our beloved and gracious ladies and gentlemen from whatever part of Texas who are coming to patronize our lodge in Pasadena, we all appreciate your kindness and your love to us as we are showing hospitality to all; so come again because we are always ready with our smiling faces to meet and greet you. Don't feel shy or lost-like for we are your brothers and sisters who help build up your spirits and we take great pride in our Lodge No. 172 for it's one great lodge that is growing larger by the month, so come and join all the socials together like a family affair where we are always happy in togetherness.

Our lodge meeting, which was held October 14, was a great success with a large number of members attending. Thanks to you gracious sisters and brothers for attending and do come again in greater number; be proud of your growing lodge for one day, in our rich metropolitan City of Pasadena we will be the biggest lodge in our southern area so take pride in our fraternal

lodges and don't wait for next month to join, come and sign up soon for next week you might wish you had and you are going to be glad you did as you know time is limited for all of us for our Almighty just may have your name and number marked with an indelible pencil; you cannot say: Oh my, Almighty! I am not ready and he just may say, come on my child, I am calling you now for you had your chance and there is no backing off from him.

We are sorry about anyone who is at home or in the hospital or sick that we don't know about and we surely would love to hear from anyone wherever you may be so we can, say a prayer for you or anyone else. We, in Lodge No. 172 take pride in each and everyone of you because we do care for you all. We also miss you and all those we have not seen for a long time; we will be glad to hear from you.

Our past lodge dance was a great success. Thanks to all and we do appreciate your kind patronage.

There were also a few birthdays and anniversaries celebrated at the past Saturday night dance and all of them enjoyed the evening very much. Our best wishes to all of them and we wish them many more in the future. God Bless you all!

At the October 17 dance we had a big number of volunteers to help at the lodge. Hanns and Sylvia Hugo, a real nice couple, was helping Sister and chairperson Margie Lee Nelms; also helping out were 1st Vice President Albert Risinger and his wife, Tammie, Sister Helen and Tommy Wallace, Monty and Mary Green, and our security guard Sergeant Dean and daughter. Thanks to all of

you.

Our invitation is extended to all of you for Halloween night, October 31 for this will be a fun-night only oncea-year, so come from wherever you live. We always extend our hospitality to all persons so the more persons who come dressed in costumes, the merrier; we will have a grand march for the Halloween participants and someone may be king or a queen of Halloween night and you will dance to the music of Lee Roy Matocha. At the door that night, there will be some clowns to meet you all so don't miss it for you are most welcome at Lodge No. 172 in Pasadena. Be sure to call in for your reservations before hand; we welcome your calls.

God Bless you!

Fraternally yours, John T. Mikeska --SPJST-

News From Lodge No. 88, Houston Sunday morning, October 18, overcast skies with dark heavy clouds and raining, accompanied two full buses going to Dallas, Texas to perform at the 41st Anniversary of the American-Czech Day. One bus was with members of the Lodge No. 88 Czech Concert Orchestra under the direction of Rudy Dybala and the other bus was with members of the Lodge Choral Group under the direction of Tim Kostom; both buses were sponsored by Lodge No. 88.

We departed from our lodge home at 6:20 a.m. and, due to the good drivers, we arrived at the Dallas Fair Grounds at 11:30 a.m. and

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Detroit, Michigan; his brother, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Schenburn; and their son, Warren and wife, Ruth Schenburn, newly-weds, all from Detroit.

Warren and Ruth are cousins of Sister Suan Schenburn. They spent a week and also visited the lodge on social night; it was nice to meet you.

Did you mark the dates on your calendar for the three special dates?

As you know there will be special drawings three times: November 19, December 17 and December 24; fifteen turkeys will be given away each time, be sure and be here!

Fraternally, Frances Olexa

The regular monthly meeting was called to order by President Pearl Hanka, Wednesday, October 14 at 11:20 a.m.

Sister Rosalee Kostom, secretary, read the minutes of the previous meeting and they were accepted as read.

Treasurer Lillie Spies gave a good report of our finances.

A beautiful floral arrangement was donated by Sister Ima Lero to -SPJST be given to one of the lucky Birthday Sisters. Sister Agnes Pederson's name was drawn as the lucky winner of the arrangement. Thanks to Sister Lero as she is always donating something.

Dear Members and Friends, Sorry to learn that Sister Louise After heavy rains that caused Chudej broke her arm. We miss flooding in many of our neighboring Sister Chudej; she is always willing areas, it was good to see clear skies to help cooking or serving something. Hurry and get well! again.

Sister Mary Tilich reported on all To those that sustained flood the beautiful gifts that have been damage to your homes or donated for our project on Czech businesses, we hope your spirits will Day, October 25. Thanks were be brightened with sunny days extended to all the good sisters who ahead. have been helping Sister Tilich on The October 7th meeting was a Thursday nights. We wish to thank rainy day, but those who attended Brother Frank Tilich and Brother had a hot covered dish luncheon Tim Kostom for helping with all the served, and a fun afternoon playing gifts. They bring all the prizes, out games. and then they have to put them all Our guests were Benny and Mary up for safe keeping until the next, Pavey. Thank you Mary for taking time; two great guys!

Hostesses for the October lunch care of the kitchen after the meal, so eons were: Sister Minnie Bravenec Mary Ann K. and I could play games. (cooking for Sister Mary SchenThe birthday members were burn), Sister Bessie Dewer (cooking Louise Oujesky, Frank Tesar, Al for Sister Sue High), Della Miksch Kercho and Mary Saldana. Mary and Lillian Kruse. Thanks to you Saldana was celebrating her sisters for a good luncheon.

Sister Rosalee Kostom read the birthday, visiting relatives in first part of the Birthday Club Rules Puerto Rico. and Regulations and she will read November 4th, the Thanksgiving the last part of them at the Novem Family Night will be in the St. ber meeting.

Thomas School basement. A turkey "Happy Birthday" was sung to dinner and all its trimmings will be Sisters Frances Olexa, Mildred served at 6 p.m. Non-members are Holeman, Mary Kosut and Doris invited, but there will be a nominal Knapik. It was real nice that all of charge of $2.50 for adults and $1.25 the sisters were present, except for children up to 12 years of age.

Sister Mildred Holeman, our Lodge Being a member of the American- No. 88 president. Sister Holeman Czech Culture Society, I wish to usually comes to our luncheons but report that yesterday's (Sunday, she must have had some urgent October 18th) American-Czecho- business. slovak Day at the State Fair of Texas It was good to have Lodge No. 88's in Dallas was a huge success.

1st Vice President Larry PflugMrs. Frances Yungei of New York haught to have lunch with us. We City, age 86 years, was Czech Queen hope that he enjoyed his lunch and of the Day. She was presented a we hope that he will come, again.

Dates to Remember: lovely trophy for being the oldest 1st Wednesday, November 4 — lady present. She is president of the Workers Sokol in New York City, Luncheon and Game Party 2nd Wednesday, November 11 — and has held that position for 25 Meeting, Luncheon and Game Party years.

• Looking forward to seeing you at The Czech King of the Day was these parties.

Bring a friend with Mr. Anton (Tony) Kartous of Dallas. you.

He is 80 years of age, and he, too, Fraternally, was presented a nice trophy.

Lillian Finn Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Barta of Reporter Dallas had the honor of being the -SPJST longest married couple, 48 years.

They, too, were presented a trophy.

The 41st American-Czech Day could not have been a success without many guests, and diligent workers who assisted in the program pre paration in so many ways.

Fraternally, Lydia Alholm Secretary/Reporter -SPJST-

Friendship Club of Fort Worth

District VII officers with District VII Director and S.P.J.S.T. Rest Homes Director attending their district meeting September 20 at the Polish-American Center. Standing, L to R: President Helen Pavelka (117), 1st Vice President Viola Cabla (137), 2nd Vice President Bill Marek (117), Sister Frances McDonald (117) standing in for her mother, Secretary Betty Jurica (117), who was also attending a Youth Club meeting, Brother Bill Mares (133), filling in for Treasurer Emil Mattila. Seated, L to R: District Vii Director Sister Thelma Hrncir and Rest Homes Director Brother Eugene Hrncir.

Frances McDonald of Robstown Lodge No. 117 gave the highlights of her recent trip to Mexico where she represented the City of Corpus Christi. Congratulations, Frances, keep up the good work! She is the daughter of Sister Frances McDonald, and granddaughter of Brother Edwin and Sister Betty Jurica. parked right next to the Band Shell where most of the activity took place and, for our convenience, the bus parked there all day until our departure. Before everyone scattered all over the place, we were given orders to be back at the buses at 5 p.m. sharp, for departure; in the meantime everyone was at liberty to brouse around until time to perform at 1:15 p.m.

First thing, most of us were ready for the delicious kolache and coffee.

Kolache of all kinds were available and they were good. In the meantime, rows of Beseda dancers marched in couples to form several circles; they included members of the Czech fraternal organizations to dance the Czech National Dance "Beseda" to the music of the Dallas Czech Concert Orchestra, under the direction of Sid Pokladnik. It was a lovely sight-to watch the ladies and

men in colorful costumes from different parts of Czechoslovakia to whirl in perfect rhythm to the music. They finished with tremendous applause from the grandstand filled with spectators.

The scheduled program went on continually without any interruption; of course, all that time we constantly munched on something: kolache, jablkovy zavin, coffee and, at noon, there were good sandwiches available and cool beer. The day was just beautiful, the sky was clear and sunny with a mild breeze (just enough to have a light cover on). It was very nice to see my friends after a long time, the day passed and departing time arrived and it took more than half an hour to get everyone into the waiting bus. The drive going home was just as pleasant as driving to Dallas; everyone was full of pep and not one drowsy soul in the whole bunch. Singing started right away from the male section, mainly Gene Barcak, Bill Vornsand and Bennie Kocich, and later the ladies took over and all the rest joined in and not a dull moment all the way.

For reasons, some of our Choral Group members were not able to go and we missed them. Enjoying the trip with us were Robert and Annie Grissom, Frank Huser, Victor Gerlich, Al Lopes, Gereine Nitschman, Jeff Barcak, Vernon and Vincent Hegwood, Frank and Pat Parma of Rosenberg with two young men, Terry Lev, age 21, and George Ledvina, age 19, recently escaped from Czechoslovakia via Yugoslavia and Austria and were sponsored through the Church World Services in Dallas by Frank and Pat Parma to come to the United States and are now settled in Rosenberg, Texas.

Both are working for Joe Hubenak Chevrolet as mechanics; both are very nice young men and so far know very little English, but speak German, Russian and, of course, Czech; I am sure they will adapt themselves very soon.

Brother Louis and Mary Schenburn entertained guests from

Birthday Club Sisters of Lodge No. 88, Houston

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YOUTH SECTION Head of the Youth Department STATE ROYALTY RE-CAP (Delayed From Last Week) Dear Members: This year's State Royalty on September 26th was another success — due to the participants and their parents, the cooperation of the hard workers at Lodge 29 Taylor, and the pre-planning on the part of the headquarters of the Youth Department and the State Youth Director.

The program got under way promptly on time and the only "hitch" during the entire program was the gremlins that invaded the PA system and kept it from operating during the very early part of the program. The technical difficulties were overcome after a few moments of frustration and anxiety, thanks to the combined efforts of Ronnie Rieger and Albin Machu of Lodge 29 and Malcolm Mynar of Lodge 88 Houston. The PA system had been checked out earlier in the day and the report was that it was operating perfectly. These things are bound to happen, even in the best circumstances. We thank the understanding and patience of the audience. After the first king contestant had delivered his presen tation into an operating but faulty sound system, and after it was finally fixed, I decided it only proper that he be given a second opportunity to deliver his speech and the audience seemed to be in agreement by their applause.

The following are the names of those that we announced and gave credit to from the stage that Saturday, all from Lodge 29 Taylor: (We regret that Kathryn and President Edwin Adamek were not present due to the serious illness of Edwin's mother) Kathryn Adamek, Tracie Ging, Donna Pasemann, Frances Tallas, Elaine Machu, Carolyn Holub, Becky Sefcik, Thelma Marx, Edwin Adamek, Ronnie Rieger, Albin Machu, Mike Kaiser, and Leroy Marx. These people had all met and worked with SYD Thomas on a couple of occasions -- making flowers, building the stage runners, and numerous other decoration areas in the hall. We could not have had this program without their help and cooperation.

SYD Jann Thomas performed very well in her new role and considering that this was her first State Royalty. She performed like a seasoned trooper. There were a few minor things that she and I had over looked but we took care of them and I don't think anyone ever noticed.

Jann has the listing of the winners in her report following this one I can only state that we are grateful for all the young participants and wish the winning royalty a successful reign during 1981-1982.

We regret that some of the districts were not represented — one by neither a king nor a queen, one by only a king and another by only a queen. We wish that all the districts had been represented. A great deal of money is expended toward this climax of the youth year, to say nothing of the work and preparation

out of this office and the host lodge.

Although the attendance was fair, it would have been nice if we hd had twice the audience that we had. Certainly no one can plead that they were unaware of this event because it had been advertised in the Vestnik several months in advance.

The music by the Kings of Swing was excellent and I think, enjoyed by old and young alike, however, it seems that a number of those in attendance were eager to get back to their home areas and their traditional Saturday night dances and the bands that they tend to follow in their own areas. As usual, there was no admission charge to the dance.

Finally, some comments that I think are timely and that I would like to share with you. One of the judges had this to say: "Mr. Morris: This is to express my thanks for the lovely gift I received for judging the State Royalty competition. It certainly was a lovely gesture and since my favorite color (household and otherwise) is blue, this was a beautiful addition to my dining room. I enjoyed the judging and I felt all the young people involved did a beautiful job and I hope these young people will truly be representative of our future leaders.

Always willing to help such a fine organization-Dotty Rambe We have not had reports from all of the DYCs who attended and assisted but one of them who did, stated: "It was well organized - a great improvement over last year."

This more or less closes out the activities for the youth for 1981, however, as is the case in life as it moves through cycles, you complete one phase and immediately start working on the next. It might be compared to the crew on a daily newspaper. As soon as one edition is out, work starts on the next, and so it is with our youth program. As Jann points out in her quarterly report elsewhere in this issue, the youth and parents need to be thinking about the round of next year's activities, including camp, which requires membership by October 31st. In addition, there will be a number of activities taking place, insofar as eligibility is concerned, during the spring and early summer. These would include district eliminations, District YADs, etc., etc. District Youth Counselors, their assistants, and local lodge youth leaders will be reminded that in, the coming months there will be training classes and meetings held to prepare them for next year's activities. Whatever changes there will be will be proposed between now and January and acted upon in the January Supreme Lodge meeting for the rest of the year. No major changes are contemplated at this time. Read your Vestnik and take an active part in your local lodge and in all SPJST activities.

We realize that there are a number of things, particularly in school and in your churches, that compete for your attention and your time, so it really amounts to a matter of priorities. We hope that you will allot some time to the SPJST and that somehow you will find time to involve yourself in SPJST youth activities. Like anything else, you'll get out of it in direct proportion to what you put into it. We may "fade" into the background just a little bit during the fall and winter months but the SPJST will still be around

and you need to become a part of it.

In the meantime, we wish you luck in your school work and we'll be seeing you at as many SPJST activities as you can participate in.

Fraternally, Nick A. Morris President and Head of the Youth Dept.

Her duchess was Denna Macik, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Macik.

They are all members of Lodge 9, Snook.

District II's Queen candidate was Dana Volek, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Volek of Hutto. Dawn Hipscher, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hipscher of Round Rock was the District II Duchess. They *** are all members of Lodge 187, Round Rock. Dana placed third in the queen competition.

Dear Members, District III was represented by The Youth Year for 1981 drew to a beautiful climax with the crowning Pamela Thun, daughter of Mr. and of the State King and Queen at Mrs. W. E. Thun of Axtell. Her Lodge 29, Taylor on September 26. sister, Kathy Lynn, was her Congratulations to Kelly Korenek, duchess. Pam placed second in the the newly-crowned State Queen, and queen competition. The Thuns are to Joe Prachyl, our 1981 State King. members of Lodge 35, Elk. District VI Queen Kelly Korenek May the coming year be rich for you with new friends and experiences in was crowned as the 1981 State Queen. Kelly is the daughter of Mr. the SPJST. It was a day to remember for all and Mrs. Kenneth Korenek. Kristen contestants, parents, relatives and Korenek, Kelly's younger sister, friends in the audience. The five served as her duchess. The girls and five boys who competed Koreneks are members of Lodge 30, should be commended for a job "well Taiton.

District VII was represented by done". Listening to their speeches and expressions of how they feel Donna Cordes, daughter of Mr. and about our nation gives us all a secure Mrs. O. C. Cordes of Floresville. feeling to know that these are our Jennifer Heritage was the District VII duchess. She is the daughter of leaders of tomorrow.

During the Royalty competition Mr. and Mrs. Frank Heritage. They there were some problems with the are all members of Lodge 107, PA system. Unfortunately, Floresville. problems of this nature always King Contestants and Dukes: District I was represented by happen at the most inconvenient Albert Surovik, Jr., son of Mr. and time One king contestant was able to repeat his presentation in its Mrs. Albert Surovik, Sr., of entirety due this inconvenience, and Caldwell. Albert placed third in the another, after having barely gotten king competition. Paul Ihlenfeldt, started, was stopped until the Jr., was the District I Duke. He is problem was overcome, thanks to the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ihlenthe timely intervention of President feldt, Sr. They are all members of Morris. The distracting and Lodge 17, New Tabor. unpleasant sounds were corrected in District II's King was Chris a short time and the audience Smitherman, son of Mr. and Mrs. seemed to approve of this brief but Joe Smitherman of Crockett. His fair move. It was the only solution in younger brother, Jeff, was his duke. order to be fair to all the con- The Smithermans are members of testants. After that, the rest of the Lodge 74, Lovelady. competition ran smoothly.

District III King Joe Prachyl was Accompanying the queen and king crowned as the 1981 State King. Joe contestants were five dukes and five is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond duchesses. These youngsters were Prachyl of Dallas. Carl Ondrusek not in competition but certainly was Joe's duke and was crowned as expressed (with a keen sense of the 1981 State Duke. Carl is the son humor) that they were proud to of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ondrusek. They represent their lodges and be a part are all members of Lodge 84, Dallas. of the Royal Court. They are our District V was represented by future State Kings and Queens of Mark Mynar, son of Mr. and Mrs. SPJST and we are proud of each one Malcolm Mynar. Jay Mynar, Mark's of them. The 1981 State Duke is Carl younger brother, was his duke. The Ondrusek of Lodge 84, Dallas. Mynars are members of Lodge 88, Kristen Korenek is our 1981 State Houston.

Duchess, sister of Queen Kelly District VI King was represented Korenek.

by Rodney Horelka of Victoria. He is I would like to express our thanks the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred to Lodge 29, Taylor for hosting this Horelka. Rodney was the second event. The stage was beautifully place winner in the king competiaccented with shades of yellow and tion. Jason Motal, son of Mr. and gold. Many hours of preparation Mrs. John Motal, was the District VI were spent by members of Lodge 29 duke. They are all members of in decorating and preparing a Lodge 32, Victoria. delicious barbeque meal. The meal, These young people are a credit to was enjoyed by all and many com- our Society and the Youth Departpliments were heard throughout the ment. I know they will represent the evening.

SPJST in a proud manner during To celebrate this occasion a their reign.

Royalty Ball was held after the Jann Thomas State Youth Director barbeque. President Morris and wife, Dorothy, led the Grand March, followed by SYD Thomas and escort Michael Wilson, 1981 King and Queen, and the 1981 Royal Court.

The following is a list of the 1981 Royal Court contestants and their Dukes and Duchesses: Queen Contestants and Duchesses: District I was represented by Sandra Schoenemann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Schoenemann.

Wednesday, October 28, 1981- VĚSTNfK/9

From the Youth Members

These forty-one youngsters and adults toured the SPJST Museum on Sunday, October 18, 1981 on the way to the District II Skating Party. These youth members are from Lodge No. 29, Taylor.

Here is another group of youngsters and adults from Elgin, Academy, Seaton, Beyersville and Cyclone lodges, who also toured the museum on the same date before our skating party.

From the District Youth Counselors DISTRICT II SKATING PARTY

Door prize winners were: Valerie Vrana, Cyclone Lodge No. 24; Billy The museum visit and the District Pfeiffer, Beyersville Lodge No. 48; II Skating Party were a huge Jessica Kohutek, Taylor Lodge No. success. It was a beautiful Sunday 29; Beverly Zajicek, Granger Lodge afternoon and the youth members No. 20; Shana Pasernann, Taylor enjoyed making their semi-annual Lodge No. 29; Denise Wuensche, trip to Temple.

Taylor Lodge No. 29; Shari Murphy, About 125 youngsters and adults Academy Lodge No. 177; Jennifer toured the museum before going Walker, Academy Lodge No. 177; skating. Enclosed are two pictures Billy Tharp, Elgin Lodge No. 18; of most of the youngsters who were Gaylynn Tomastik, Academy Lodge at the museum. The pictures were No. 177; Neil Hoelscher, Cyclone taken on thé steps of the Supreme Lodge No. 24; and Christie Janke, Lodge building. The museum is very Taylor Lodge No. 29. All of the complete and beautifully set up. A above children won a $5 door prize. big thanks to Brother Otto Hanus This will conclude the district and Sister Thelma Bartosh for a fine activities for this year but many job. The members of the SPJST lodge youth clubs will be having should be proud to have such a nice Halloween parties and then will be museum. getting ready for the Christmas - The youth members and adults of programs.

District II wish to thank Sister Thank you all for your help and Thelma Bartosh for being present your attendance at these district and explaining many of the functions, especially the leaders and questions being asked. Thank you, their assistants because you all did a Thelma! great job and I hope that you feel At the skating party we had 161 your job was appreciated by us. I people on skates and a total of 200 feel we had a great time working people in attendance. We were together and we hope next year to happy that all of you came and it be even better. Thanks again! seemed they all had a great time Fraternally, Frank Klinkovsky, DYC seeing the friends they made during -SPJSTcamp.

DIME BOX LODGE N0.13 YC

Dear Members, We held our last monthly meeting Sunday, October 18, 1981.The meet­ ing was called to order by Vice President Dana Herzik.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led

by Trudy Krenek.

Roll was then called and we had 26 members, 3 visitors and 5 adults present at the meeting.

The secretary's minutes were read which were approved as read.

Treasurer's report was then given which was also accepted as read. We made $43.75 at the Dime Box Home­ coming, October 3, 1981.

Afterwards the meeting was turned over to the youth leader. We L to R: Eriko Otoguro, guest of . will have a hayride, spookhouse and Mogonye residence, and Amy wiener roast. We will leave the hall Mogonye. at 5 p.m. Sunday, November 8 and we will go to the Caldwell Nursing ELGIN LODGE N0.18 YOUTH Home and then we will leave the hall HAVE JAPANESE VISITOR at 2:45.December 6 we will go to the We were real pleased to have Giddings Nursing Home. We will Eriko Otoguro attend several of our discuss about going Christmas weekly social nights. Eriko is thir­ caroling in the next meeting. teen years old and was the guest, for The door prizes were won by four weeks, in the home of lodge Sharla Nimtz, Trudy Krenek, members Jim V, & Katie and Amy Dardon Harvey.

Mogonye, which was made available The meeting was then adjourned through the A&M 4-H Labo and a movie was shown. program. Eriko is from Tokyo, Fraternally, Japan and her father is a frame­ Tami Krenek (14) maker.

(10-21-81) Dawn Peterson -SPJSTReporter ELGIN LODGE NO. 18 YC (10-20-81) Sunday, October 18, 1981, we had -SPJSTfun going to Temple to the District HlLLJE LODGE NO. 40 YC II Skating Party, which was held at Dear Vestnik Readers, Skate Haven. We really enjoyed The Hillje SPJST Youth Club held going through the museum at the their monthly meeting.

Home Office. Our Youth Leader Pat At our October meeting we Young took pictures of many Inter­ elected officers. They are as follows: esting items and we each chose an President Teresa Kulcak, Vice Pres­ item to report on at our lodge's ident John Crowell, Secretary­ monthly meeting.

Treasurer Linda Kulcak, Reporter We're now looking forward to our Bradley Bacak; and Sunshine/Re­ Fall Festival and working the booths freshments Lachelle Bacak and and we're trying to think of good Danny Bacak. costumes we can wear for the night.

We held our meeting in the home We've been making the posters and of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Bacak: At the some of the booths we'll have will be meeting we also decorated "Pan for Gold", "Fun Faces", "Cake Halloween pumpkins and then we Walk", - oh, just plan to come out entered them in a contest at the and see what all we wíll'have, See you Halloween night!

Wharton County Branch Library in Fraternally, El Campo, Texas. The library was Dawn Petersen having a Great Pumpkin Bashi Reporter which is a contest on the best (10-22-81) decorated pumpkin.

-SPJST­ The youngsters also enjoyed ACADEMY LODGE NO. 177 coloring Halloween pictures.

The Academy Lodge No. 177 Halloween treats were given to each youth and everyone enjoyed punch Youth Club meeting came to order donated by Mrs. James Kulcak and at 6:45 p.m. convened by President Pumpkin Cake and cookies Kevin Beck.

Pledge of Allegiance was led by decorated by Mr. and Mrs. James James Cox. Bacak.

We are selling a package of 12 Fraternally, sheets of Christmas wrapping paper Bradley Bacak in different styles at $2 a package, so (10-21-81) you all try to help the Lodge No. 177 -SPJSTYouth Club make some money.

We had 16 members, 1 visitor and 4 adults present.

LODGE N0.117, New members are Donald Tomas­ ROBSTOWNYC Dear Readers, tik, Shawn Tomastik, Eric Tomastik, October has been a busy month Gaylynn Tomastik and last, but not for the Robstown Youth Club. least, Dedra Tomastik.

October 3, we went bowling and If you already didn't know, Pat afterwards we had a Pizza Supper.

Tomastik is our new youth leader.

October 10, we went to the Shrine There was no old business.

Circus and went to Pizza Inn for A new vice president was elected supper. and Brady Hutka was installed at October 17, we had our regular this meeting as vice president. meeting and went to a movie.

The meeting was adjourned at Fraternally, 7:15p.m. by Kevin Beck.

Donald Marek (9) Fraternally, (10-22-81) Dana Murphy -SPJST(10-19-81)

10/V RSTNiK — Wednesday, October 28, 1981 HILLJE LODGE NO.40 YC Dear Vestnik Readers, Lodge No. 40 Youth Club held their monthly meeting Tuesday, October 6, 1981.

I really enjoyed our monthly meeting because we got to color Halloween pictures and we all decorated our Halloween pumpkins.

I decorated my pumpkin like a sergeant with medals on his hat. I also drew Army tanks on my pumpkin hat which was funny looking.

Mrs. Leroy Bacak, the Wharton County Branch Librarian, took my pumpkin to the library to be entered in a contest called the "Great Pumpkin Bash".

I really had fun at our meeting.

Fraternally, Bradley Bacak (10-21-81) — SPJST'

FORT WORTH LODGE. NO. 92 YC Dear Readers, October 11, 1981 the youth club had their regular meeting. There were seven people present.

Steven McLendon and Mary Krivanek were the winners of the door prizes, they won two movie tickets.

We discussed the Christmas program we're going to have this year.

After the next meeting we going to play put-put.

Fraternally, Tarina Troxell Secretary (10-21-81) —SPJST -

LODGE NO. 179, WARRENTON'S PLANS Dear Readers, Our Lodge 179 Warrenton Youth Club has several things going for October. First, everyone is allowed another chance at the fishing contest since our scheduled evening was not very good. Reports will be judged at our November meeting.

Our super sales ladies at the Round Top Antique Fair were Ann Margaret and Susie Harper, selling the most mugs. Thanks!

Remember to attend our Halloween Carnival at the Carmine High School on the 30th. Everyone will have their job to do.

On the 31st the juniors will dress up for trick or treat. The seniors can act out their fancies in any kind of clothes. There will be witches and characters of all types and sizes, plus best dressed prizes.

Our November meeting will be our Thanksgiving supper on Nov. 12th at 7 p.m. Instead of having your Mom fix a side dish; it is now your turn, we'll check to see what you managed to cook up.

Fraternally, Staci Schoenst (10-21-81) —SPJST-

HILLJE LODGE NO.40 YC Dear Members, The Hillje SPJST Youth Club held its first youth club meeting September 22, 1981 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hillje Hall.

Mrs. James Bacak, Hillje's youth club leader, had invited Mrs. Janet Marek, the District VI youth counselor, to come to our first meeting and explain to the youth members what is required of the youth who join the SPJST Youth Club.

The youth members then played games and enjoyed refreshments furnished by Mr. and Mrs. James Bacak.

Fraternally, Bradley Bacak (10-21-81) —SPJSTTAITON LODGE NO. 30 YC Dear Vestnik Readers, The Taiton SPJST Youth Club will hold their meeting Sunday, November 1, 1981 at 2:30 p.m., at the Taiton Community Center.

Those serving on the Refreshments Committee for the month of November are: Mrs. Elmer Treumer and Mrs. Johnnie Krpec.

I hope to see you all at the meeting.

Have a nice Halloween and don't let the goblins get you all!

Fraternally, Michelle Srubar (12) (10-21-81) SPJST

TO THE YOUTH OF ROUND ROCK, LODGE 187: It was such a pleasant surprise to walk into the meeting room last Sunday and see all the pretty decorations and nice refreshments prepared in my honor. I want to thank all of you for remembering me and it was indeed an honor to represent our lodge as a Royalty Contestant and would like to encourage others to participate as it is truly a learning as well as enjoyable experience.

Thank you all so much and I shall never forget our friendship.

Fraternally, Dana Volek —SPJST-

ANNOUNCEMENT (Continued from Page 1)

CESAT

HATFL are the initials of the Houston Area Teachers of Foreign Languages Association which consists of almost 470 members teaching Spanish, German, French, Latin, Russian and Czech. Our secretary of CESAT, Mr. W. E. Souchek, is presently chairperson of the HATFL's Slavic section.

In conclusion of this announcement, I appeal, in the name of this organization, for whole-hearted support of this action by the people of our background. This support, first of all, means that our CzechAmerican youth should be urged to participate in the contest for the best student of Czech across Texas wherever Czech is taught at the high school level. At the same time it is also imperative to stress to our youth that their participation is vitally needed for continuous and progressive perpetuation of our ethnic effort.

Old and young, all of us united in a joint effort, in cooperation with all our Czech American organizations, let us continue in our proud national heritage to preserve Czech language and Czech culture in Texas.

The teachers of Czech at high school level are urged to write as soon as possible to the following address: Mr. W. E. Souchek, Secretary of CESAT, 5103 Willowbend, Houston, Texas 77035.

John J. Karas from Houston Publicity Chairman of CESAT —SPJST —

Mrs. Michael H. James

Patty Dujka Weds Michael James Miss Patricia Louise Dujka and daisies, and wore matching flowers Mr. Michael Holden James were in their hair. united in marriage Saturday, October The flower girl wore a long 10, 1981 at 2:30 p.m. at the West lavender silk gown that featured a Brethren Church. Rev. Lawrence high waist and a three-tiered skirt.

Junek performed the double ring She carried a basket of purple and ceremony. white flowers.

Parents of the couple are Mr. and Ricky George of Waco was best Mrs. Milan Dujka of Ross and Mr. man. Groomsmen were the groom's brother, Jay James of Waco, the and Mrs. C. B. James of Waco.

The bride, given in marriage by bride's brothers, Milan Dujka Jr. of her father, wore a designer original Ross, Steve Dujka of Houston and gown of ivory delustered silk satin. Marshall Dujka of New Orleans, Alencon lace trimmed the molded Louisiana, and Dennis Glendenning empire bodice which featured a of Arlington.

Tyler James of Waco, the groom's ruffled neckline of hand-clipped chantilly lace, creating a Peplum son served as ringbearer.

Andy Waden of Austin and Greg effect. Lace ruffled cuffs trimmed the long slim sleeves. The crystal Coody of Waco ushered.

Members of the houseparty were pleated A-line skirt was accented Phyllis Kamm of Waco, Paula Hand with a lace hemline, and swept into a of Elm Mott and the bride's sistersfull chapel train. Her rolled-edge in-law, Mary Lou Dujka of Houston illusion veil fell from a self-bow attached to the alencon lace and Cindi Dujka of New Orleans, Louisiana. trimmed hat.

The bride's parents were hosts for The bride carried a cascade of a dinner and dance at the SPJST cymbidium orchids and baby's Hall in West.

The wedding march breath. was led by Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Matron of Honor was Harriet Grmela.

The music was provided by Roberts of Arlington, cousin of the bride. Bridesmaids were Toni Filer Henry Svacina.

Friday night, the groom's parents of Aquilla, Helen Jaska of Waco, Melaine McNair of Grand Prairie, were hosts for a rehearsal dinner Denise Clifton of West, and Judy catered by Rossi's.

After a honeymoon to San James of Waco, sister-in-law of the Antonio, the couple will live in Argroom. lington, Texas.

Sarah Dujka of Ross served as a The bride is a medical laboratory flower girl.

The bridal attendants wore auber- technician at Grand Prairie Comgine-colored gowns featuring a munity Hospital.

The groom is a retail location blouson bodice and off the shoulder neckline, held by spaghetti straps. A manager for Tenneco Oil Co. in the crystal pleated skirt fell from the Dallas area. natural waistline.

The bride is a member of Lodge They carried bouquets of purple No. 66, Waco. **• cushion poms and white spider

Wednesday, October 28,1981— VESTNIK/11

"I have found your museum to be fascinating. It's so interesting- I wish I might remain in Temple and come again. There is so much to see", said Miss Kleeb after viewing the SPJST Museum. Miss Kleeb, or Mrs. Elmer Garrison of Los Angeles, California, was in Temple visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. Joe Garrison, who brought her to the museum along with Mrs. Bill Stuart and Mrs. Karl Hatchel.

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Maime" Visits SPJST Museum

"Miss

"Miss Maime" is shown mixing up some of "Pappa's Recipe" in the Pioneer Kitchen of the SPJST Museum. Helen Kleeb's stage name is "Miss Maime," one of the Baldwin Sisters who make Pappa's Recipe on the TV Show "The Waltons": and she is in Texas for the filming of "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" in which she plays the part of a woman of the town being interviewed on her feelings about the whorehouse.

(Photos by Ruth Hanusch)

Nationwide Volunteer Network Established by Fraternal Societies Nearly 600 leaders in the field of fraternal insurance unanimously voted to establish a permanent nationwide network of volunteers called "Fraternal Communicators" during the 95th Annual Meeting of the National Fraternal Congress of America which met September 27th through the 30th at the Town and Country Hotel in San Diego, California.

Tested this past year by 22 fraternal benefit insurance societies in 20 states, the Fraternal Communicators program has opened channels of communications among societies and has proven to be a highly effective means of promoting the story of fraternalism.

The NFCA is comprised of 99 fraternal benefit societies which provide life and health insurance to their members as well as offering a wide range of social, cultural, educational and religious opportunities. These societies undertake many philanthropic programs which aid the wider community.

Elected President of the National Fraternal Congress of America was John A. Gorski of Chicago, Illinois, who is High Chief Ranger of the Catholic Order of Foresters. Edgar J. Martel of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, President General of the Union Saint-Jean-Baptiste was elected NFCA Vice President.

New Directors named to three-

year terms were William R. Code of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Vice President of Fraternal Affairs of the Catholic Family Life Insurance; Peter Daly of Don Mills, Ontario, Executive Vice President and Director of the Independent Order of Foresters; and William B. Foster of Rock Island, Illinois, President of Modern Woodmen of America.

Directors continuing on the Board are Ulana M. Diachuk, of Jersey City, New Jersey, Supreme Treasurer of the Ukrainian National Association, Inc.; Joseph J. Miller of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Supreme President of the Catholic Knights of St. George; Stephen F. Ungvarsky of Cleveland, Ohio, Executive Secretary of the First Catholic Slovak Union of the U.S.A. and Canada; V. E. "Jean" Farmer of Port Huron, Michigan, Supreme President of the North American Benefit Association; Elmer F. Karasek of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, President of Western Fraternal Life Insurance; and Fred F. Rottman of St. Louis, Missouri, President of the Catholic Knights of America.

In his acceptance speech, Gorski called upon fraternals to !`get back to basics" to meet the challenge of the 80's. He also warned that they must be ready to provide meaningful programs to meet the concerns of young people, the future plans of those facing retirement and the problems of the elderly.

Unveiled by Gorski, the NFCA's 1981-1982 theme is "Promote Fraternalism Through Change".

Reflecting this change was the approval by the delegates of the establishment of a full-time position of Director of Fraternal

Affairs. The Director will assist the NFCA Executive Vice President in addressing the ways and means of coordinating member-societies' interests in fraternal and communication activities in the various states and at the national level.

Arley R. Bjella of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Lutheran Brotherhood, continues on the NFCA Board of Directors as Past President of the Congress. He told the gathering "Our societies serve as bastions of strength in a very uncertain period, and we must do all that is required of us to continue providing security for members in ways that will help them face the future with certainty."

It was resolved by the delegates to expand the volunteer activities of their respective societies in keeping with President Reagan's call for a national commitment to volunteerism.

Indicative of growing popularity of the fraternal movement, four societies joined the NFCA. They are Lutheran Life Association of America, based in Detroit, Michigan; Workers' Benevolent Association of Canada, Winnepeg; Catholic Association of Foresters, Boston; and American Mutual Life Association, Cleveland, Ohio. Reinstated was the Polish National Alliance of Brooklyn.

Several speakers at the convention touched on the rebirth of volunteer activity in the country. Newlyelected NFAC Vice President Martel told the delegates that America has changed from the "Me Generation" of the last two decades to the "Us Generation" of the 80's.

William Eimers, Vice President, Catholic Knights of America, Diane Nolan, Fraternal Director, Greater Beneficial Union of Pittsburgh and Harriet Robison, Director of Fraternal Activities, Modern Woodmen of America presented topics on the future of volunteerism saying that attracting young people is the key. They said that fraternals must tap the youth's latent energy and satisfy their desire for "doing" activities.

Blake Newton, Past President of the American Council of Life Insurance added, "Cooperative measures must be taken to make full use of all resources and have a more effective balance between federal solutions and those that utilize voluntary agencies."

The need for sound marketing and fiscal programs was also key to the convention. A. Robert Mailloux, Treasurer of Union Saint-Jean-Baptiste said that in turbulent times liquidity is critical. "The balance sheet becomes more important than the profit and loss statement.

Liquidity is not an objective by itself. In turbulent times, however, it becomes a survival need," he added.

Success in the life insurance marketplace of the 1980's depends on products and people,t according to Robert P. Gandrud, Senior Vice President-Marketing for Lutheran Brotherhood. Tax sheltered annuities, money market funds, universal life and variable life are examirles of the product areas fraternals should explore, he said.

Keynote speaker on the' *nal day of the meeting was Bruce Laingen, Foreign Service Officer for the U.S.

Department of State. He said, "The greatest lesson I learned from the Iranian situation was the national sense of community which binds America together. We as a nation have a feeling of community involvement ... to join together in unity, to share to get things done." The Iranian crisis first showed Americans bonded in crisis and unified in celebration, he said.

-SPJST-

NFCA Committee Recommends Fraternal Communicators Program A committee of the National Fraternal Congress of America (NFCA) today recommended that the NFCA establish a fraternal communicators program for its 98 member societies and their nearly 11 million members.

F. L. Spanier, president of the Catholic Aid Association, St. Paul, MN, who chaired a fraternal communicators committee this past year, told delegates attending the 95th annual meeting of the congress at the San Diego Town and Country Hotel that the NFCA should establish a network for fraternal benefit societies wishing to participate in the fraternal communicators program.

Fraternal communicators are members of fraternal benefit societies who volunteer to know, receive, and share information about their own society and the fraternal benefit system.

The concept was introduced at the 1979 NFCA annual meeting by Arley R. Bjella, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Lutheran Brotherhood, Minneapolis.

A pilot project was conducted in 1980-81 and 22 societies participated in testing the fraternal communicators network.

In his recommendations to the NFCA, Spanier said the benefits of the fraternal communicators program to the NFCA include increased flow of information between societies and their members; more grass roots work; increased membership; additional number of members who are better prepared to serve their respective societies; and increased vitality for local fraternal units.

Spanier also said that a key part of supporting the proposed communicators program would be the establishment of a new office of Director of Fraternal Affairs at NFCA headquarters in Chicago.

-SPJSTDear Fellow Czech-Americans,

Czech is the third most-spoken language of Texas and people of our background contributed in all walks of life to the great progress of this state. These facts, together with our historically rich European past, deserve the continuous effort of everyone concerned with the fate of our ethnic group to help perpetuate our heritage in Texas.

Please help to achieve this goal by joining CESAT. The membership fee is only $2.50 per year per person (students $1.00 per year). Anyone interested in becoming a member of CESAT should write Clinton Machann, president; CESAT; 500 Gilchrist; College Station, TX 77840.

12/VESTNN — Wednesday, October 28, 1981

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 177, Academy, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother and sisters BRYAN WASHBOURNE. THAWSHA MONTGOMERY, JESSICA MONTGOMERY, all of Temple who were killed October 1, 1981 in a head-on automobile accident at the intersection of OSR and U.S. Highway 190, six miles North of Bryan, Texas.

Brother Washbourne, age 45, was born in Jay, Oklahoma; he was assis tant manager of Piccadilly Cafeteria in Temple and a member of Academy SPJST Lodge No. 177.

His step-daughters Thawsha Montgomery, age 12, was a student in Bonham Middle School in Temple, and Jessica Montgomery, age 11, was a student in Bethune Elemen tary School in Temple; they were both members of Academy SPJST Lodge No. 177 Youth Club.

His survivors include his widow, Jessie Washbourne of Temple; three step-daughters, Martha Russel of Des Moines, Iowa; Marilyn Ralston of Belton and Lou Ann Cashel of Germany; two step-sons, Chris Montgomery of Gatesville and Oren Montgomery of Monticello, Utah; his mother, Myrtle Washbourne of Jay, Oklahoma; four sisters, Virginia Weaver of Paramount, California; Dixie Hoffman of Skiatook, Oklahoma; Norma Woods of Orangeville, California and Merriel Forman of Tulsa, Oklahoma and two brothers, Kenneth Washbourne of Lawton, Oklahoma and Forrest Washbourne of Pampa.

In addition to their mother, brothers and sisters, Thawsha and Jessica are also survived by their paternal grandparents, W. B. and Nora Washbourne of Dayton, Tennessee.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. October 6, 1981 at Scott's Funeral Home in Gatesville, with Bishop Roger Anderson officiating.

Burial was in the Mound Cemetery.

May our departed lodge brother and lodge sisters rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Libbie Bartek Pat Tomastik Francis Love Jessie Washbourne is still in critical condition in Herman Hospital in Houston, Texas.

-SPJSTEXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 177, Academy, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother RICHARD A. PUSTKA, age 46, of Academy who passed

away Ottober 4, 1981, apparently of a heart attack while hunting near Salado.

He was plant manager at American Desk for 12 years and was vice president in charge of manufacturing at Royal Seating Company in Cameron for nine years.

He was a member of the Board of Trustees of Academy Lodge No 177 and Academy Baptist Church.

He is survived by his widow, Gloria Pustka of Academy; his mother, Albina Pinkston of Temple; a son, Gregory Dale Pustka of Academy; two daughters, Gloria Hodge of Salado and Sharlot Bland of Academy; two brothers, Alfons Pustka Jr. of Sacramento, California and Bill Pustka of Belton; two sisters, Joyce Sheppard of Modesto, California and Donna Jez of Temple; and three grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. October 6, 1981 in Little River Baptist Church with Evangelist Billy Hanks Jr. and the Rev. William Bennish officiating. Burial was in Wilson Valley Cemetery, South of Little River.

May our departed lodge brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Libbie Bartek Pat Tomastik Francis Love

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EXPRESSION`OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge Bila Hora No. 16, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed brother ADOLPH 0. MELNAR, who passed away at the Lavaca Medical Center at 6:10 p.m., September 26, 1981 at the age of 86.

Born 9 November 1981, he was a retired farmer and married to the former Mary Kortman on February 4, 1924 in Hallettsville. She died June 1, 1981.

Brother Melnar was a veteran of World War I, a member of the American Legion, SPJST, and the Czech-Moravian Brethren Church in Vsetin.

The body lay-in-state until 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, September 29 at Kubena Funeral Home when it was taken to the Czech-Moravian Brethren Church at Vsetin for funeral services at 10 a.m. The Rev. Henry Beseda officiated with burial in the Vsetin Cemetery.

Surviving are a son and three daughters, all of Houston; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Brother Melnar was preceded in death by his wife, parents, 4 brothers and 2 sisters.

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

Resolution Committee: Lydia Dusek Hry. Melnar Julius Sevcik -SPJSTEXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 164 Rio Hondo, wish to express our sympathy on behalf of our entire membership, to the bereaved family of our departed brother, ALVIN DUSEK, who passed away on August 9, 1981.

Born in Caldwell, Texas on July 27, 1917, he was employed by the

Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. for 32 years and was a member of Lodge No. 164 for 35 years.

Graveside services were held at Mont Meta Cemetery on Aug. 12th.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Dusek; daughter, Jana DeLawyer; son, Dennis Dusek; 4 grandchildren; mother, Mrs. F. B. Dusek; one sister, Gardena Kristof; and 3 brothers, Milton Dusek of West Goshen, Conn., Hubert Dusek of Rio Hondo, and Frank Dusek of Harlingen.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Gardena Kristof Emil Kris tof Louis Krupala

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EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee, in behalf of the entire membership of Lodge Cesky Prapor No. 24, Cyclone, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother PAUL WYCHOPEN, JR., age 76, of 1406 East Avenue C in Temple, who died at his home late Thursday apparently of a heart attack.

Services were held at 10 a.m.

Saturday in Sheffield Funeral Home with the Rev. Johnnie Bravenec officiating. Burial was in Bellwood Memorial Park.

Brother Wychopen was a retired service station operator and farmer.

Survivors include his widow, Laura Mae (Marchak) Wychopen of Temple; a daughter, Linda Hejl of Temple; a brother, Albert Wychopen of Temple; three sisters, Lillie Junek and Lottie Fritz, both of Temple and Ludie Bedrich of Austin; and a grandchild.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Nelda Marek Doris Svoboda -SPJSTEXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee, in behalf of the entire membership of Lodge Cesky Prapor No 24, Cyclone, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother JOHN C. STEPAN, age 95, of the Red Ranger community who died Tuesday after a brief illness in a Shiner hospital.

Services were held at 2 p.m.

Thursday in Ocker Brethren Church in Ocker and burial was in the Ocker Cemetery. The body was transferred to Gommert Funeral Home in Rogers, where it was until 1 p.m.

Thursday.

Brother Stepan was born in Austin County, Texas. He was a retired farmer and a member of Ocker Brethren Church.

Survivors are two sons, Johnny M. Stepan of Baytown and Clarence Stepan of Fort Worth; two daughters, Edna Krupka of Fort Worth and Mrs. Walter (Lydia) Bartek of Baytown; three brothers, Charley Stepan of Red Ranger, Rudolf Stepan of Temple and Adolf Stepan of Airville; two sisters, Mollie Fritsch of Corpus Christi and Ella Poncik of Rogers; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

Buffington Funeral Home of Shiner was in charge.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Nelda Marek Doris Svoboda --SPJST-

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 92 in Fort Worth, Texas, wish to express heartfelt sympathy on behalf of our entire membership, to the family of AMELIA MARGARET STOVALL, Sister Stovall, of 2428 Medford Court E, in Fort Worth, Texas, died Thursday, September 3, 1981 at the age of 62 in a Fort Worth hospital.

Sister Stovall was born in Fort Worth and was a graduate of Paschal High School. She was a member of the Women's Auxiliary of St. John's Episcopal Church and the Colonial Country Club Ladies' Golf Association.

She was active in several political campaigns, including her husband's races that won him three terms as a City Council member and another three terms as mayor of Fort Worth.

Sister Stovall is survived by her husband, R. M. Stovall; four daughters, Linda Guminski, Peggy Stovall and Nancy Sanders, all of Fort Worth, and Marsha Stovall of Dallas; a brother, Carl Zich of Fort Worth; two sisters, Mary Pulliam and Sophie Blazek, both of Fort Worth; and four grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 5 at St. John's Episcopal Church. Rev. William Belury officiated. Pallbearers were Darrell Glenn, Jim Bradshaw, Chub Brook, Harold Brown, Cleon Gorbett, Bill Childs, Bob Leonard, Cliff Overcash.

Entombment was in Greenwood Mausoleum. Funeral arrangements were by Shannon's South.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace.

Frances Jaworksi Joy Paprskar Anna Langer -SPJST-

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

All this is what it means to be an American.

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Oddil Dopisovatelit Tak Vgelieos — Aneika Houdkova.

Minuly tyden jsme opravdu meli boutlivy tyden — same de§te a zaplavy po raznych Usti nakho Texasu, takte lide byli bez domova a take asi etyti se utopili a tolik lidi prislo o domovy a zatizeni. Nekteti jeli autem a pak museli auta nechat a plovat ven z vody. Mesta jako Mineral Wells a Ft. Worth a Breckenridge mely moc §kody a zoologicka zahrada byla znieena a mnohd zvet take byla utopend. Meli strach, ze mlady a pekny slon se utopi ale ptece se zachrdnil kdy otevteli zahradu a pustili zvffata a ptactvo aby mohli tito se zachrdnit A v severo-stredni Usti Texasu v patek museli ptevezt starg lidi z Opatroven nebot' etyti stopy vody se dostalo dovnitt. Asi 188 chovanca z dvouch Opatroven museli byti ptevezeni jinam. Prave co toto pfsi tak jsem mluvila s p. James Jareshem z Dorchester, Tx., a on me sdelil, tie dostali 17 in es t vody za par dni—a to ut je opravdu hodne! Jinak ale to neutrpeli §kody nebot' bydli na vyg ne. My zde v Dallas jsme dostali dost dente a vody stal y vgide ale hned se to zatahlo do zeme beze st.kody.

Dent' jsme pottebovah neb bylo sucho dlouho.

Meli jsme strach, to ptibuzni Jareshovi utrpeli §kody na majetku kdyt tolik potad prtelo, ale jsme radi, ze vse tak dopadlo. Take v sobotu stragli tornadem, ale pak se to ztratilo, a bylo po vkm, cot bylo dobte.

Dnes v nedeli na na.ti Ceskoslovensky den se udelalo krasne nebot' slunieko svftf a eerstvy vett& pofukuje a tak zas se vk vydatilo., Nemohla jsem se zifeastnit ale bylo me receno,ze vse bylo pane a navgteva dobra. Vim tedy, jen to, co me rekli ptatele a doufam, ze Nte bude spravne udane. Program hned zakal rano v 10 hodin kdy p. Philip Reames pfedseda dne ptivital ptitomne v Band Shell a pak sl.

Debbie Beeanovd zazpivala obe hymny za doprovodu dallaske koncertnf orchestry. Pak byla promenada narodnich kroja, cot se hezky vyjfmalo.

Na to pak mayor mesta p. Jack Evans mel krat g proslov a po nem nasledovali p. Sid Pokladnik, George Valek s proslovem a deti dallaske zataneili tanecky a vkchny eisla a proslovy byly pekne Pan Nick Morris tet oslovil ptitomne a za nfm byla zataneena Beseda kolony raznymi spolky tet pekne. Toto bylo vtie v Band Shell a ye 12 hodin zas obtadnikem byl p. Calvin Chervenka, kdy koncertni orchestra hrdla ramie kousky a pak Vlkovy sestry zahraly na harmonice a zpivaly hezky. Po nich nasledoval pevecky spolek od *Wu 88 z Houstonu za doprovodu jejich orchestry, a pry velmi hezky to vyznelo.

Pak byly rozdany plakety krdlovne a kralovi a nejdele tenatym mantelam. Kralovnou byla uznana pi.

Frances Yungerova, ktera ptijela s neteti z Noveho Yorku. Tato pi. jest

28. tijna 1981 89 let staff a jest pry elenkou Sokola jit 50 let a tot 25 let pfedsedkynf tamniho Sokola. Ona jest sestrou p1.

Mary Janeckova z Arlington, Tx. Krdlem byl p. Anton Kartous ye veku 80 let a nejdele tenaty pdrek byli mantele Chas. a Janie Bartovi kteff jsou spolu 49 let. Vtiichni obdrteli pekne plakety na pamatku a blahoptani do budoucna. Po nich deti §koly sv. Jana v Ennis taneily moc pekne a zpevaci Czech Relations z Austinu zas zazpivali eesky a za nimi Trick bratfi hrali na harmoniku a pozdeji hudebnici p. Henry Rejeka z Ennis hrali at do 6 hodin veeer.

Ve Women's budove meli odpoledne program kde obtadnikem pry byla sl. Helen Macikova. Deti z dallaske Usti taneili tak zvany "Maypole" tanec a pak byla promenada ndrodnich krojit a zpevaci p. Bob Litky s doprovodem Jo Ann a Jennifer Kutilovych, Billie Kettrey a Libora Vance na harmonikach zapeli pekne Ceske pfsne. Pak taneenici Besedy z West zataneili dovedne tanec eesky.

Odpoledne tet Sokolove na Marine Field meli sve cviceni a obtadniketn byl Robert Podhradsky a Sokolove z Dallas, West, Ennis a Ft. Worth cvieili. Na jevi§ti u toho Big Tex panaka tak p. Arnold Vrla byl obtadnikem a zase taneenici z West zataneili /lune tance, Sokolove a Texa§ti taneenfci Besedy pod vedenfm p1. Helen Oatesove ukoneili program. Tak zas vtie dobte dopadlo a Ceskoslovensky den opet pekne zakoneil. Doufam, ze VSe co zde je napsano je spravne a jestli jsem udelala !lade chybu tak prosfm promifite! Bylo me reeeno, naligteva v nedeli byla rekordnf a lidstva vtiude pino. Oni totii lide nemohli behem tydne jiti skrze degive poeasi a tak si to vynaluadilf v nedeli.

Pant* Zdenka Pratifvkova z Ceskoslovenska ptijela v patek na navttevu sem do Dallasu k ptibuznYm mantelum Chas. Pra gfkovym a sdrti se v Americe asi tfi mesice. Ma snad tet ptibuzne v Houstonu, Granger a Corpus Christi a vim, ze das ji rychle uteee. Doufam, ie se ji v Texasu bude lfbit a poveze si pekne vzpominky na Moravu o nagem Texasu. Bylo me slfbeno, to pant' Zdenka se ptijde na me podfvat a rada se sni sejdu.

Zdej'ai noviny ptinesly pekny obrazek bronzoveho pomniku Jana *titky ktery se nachazi v Praze na Vitkove kopci. Graduanti vojenske koleje jsou pak ptijati pod ptisahou u pomniku. Tento pomnik jest z bronzu a venovan pamatce hrdiny 15. stoletf a vati 16 a pal tun, je 15 stop groky, 33 stop dlouhy a 27 stop vysoky. To ut je jiste vzacny a pekny pomnfk, ze ano?

Na televizi pfinesli zpravu, to 14. lety hoch Walter Poloveak z Ukrainy dostal povolenf aby mohl zustati natrvalo zde v USA Jeho statsf sestte byl povolen pobyt jit hned loni, zatim co rodiee se navratili nazpet do jejich vlasti. Hoch byl velice rad, to mate zastat ye svobodne Americe.

V novindch a na televizi nyni jsou pine ptepadO, kradeie a vratidy a den ze dne je to stejne. Nevfm, jaka je to nyni moralka kdyt tyto aveci potad

deji. Take v Novem Yorku jista Jane Barton, matka tfech dal mela aferu s jednfm elovekem, a kdy jejf mut se to dove'del tak od of odekl. Nyni se jf narodila holeieka, kterou ona v zachode utopila a tel.° jeji pak hodila do velkeho vozu na odpadky. Byla vkk chycend a bude souzena pro vratdu druheho stupne. Ona pry myslela kdy se &tete zbavf, ze mantel se navrdti zas k nf. Jak mate nekdo neco takoveho udelat a tit s tou mySlenkou, to vratdila? Je to hrozne.

Na Floride v Orlando nemocnici malt' hoch Edward William Larson presahl vtecky rekordy vahy kdy vatil 14 liber a 3 unce (skoro 15 lber) pri narozenf. To je jiste velka vaha a hoch se ma pekne k svetu a rodiee maji radost. Motna, to z nej bude velky silak, ze ano?

V Ennis zesnula zase jedna nak dlouholeta pfftelkyne s kterou jsme byli sousedi v myth detskych letech.

Sl. Elizabeth Van Gordonova, odetila ye veku 86 let po deltif nemoci. Byla jedna ze §esti deer mantela Van Gordonovych a znali jsme jf velmi mnoho let a pracovala zde v Dallasu po celych 47 let pro jednu firmu a pak sla na odpoeinek k ovdovele sestfe Virginii v dome, ktery nynf jest jit vice jak 80 let stars a zily pospolu naproti kostela. sv . Jana. Nyni domov otiitel a nevfm, co se s nfm stane.

Zanechala jednu sestru p1. Pricie Butts zde v Dallasu, mnoho synovca a netefi a prasynovca a pranetetf.

Pohfbena od Keevera na hfbitov Myrtle. Celd tato rodina byla velice hodna a pfatelska a §koda takovych lidi. Necht' odpoeiva v pokoji.

V nekterych protestantskych kostelech jit dovolili tenam aby se staly faratem, ac mnoho jich je§te to nedovoli. Nyni ale bylo oznameno,ze 2ide konecne udelali tieny rabfnem.

Museli ovkm nebyt "pravoslavni" cili musely byt "reformni" 2ide a musely ptejit tetkou zkougcu a v N. Yorku je jeden robin ktery teny Vk se meni.

Dnes se udala zde zase neVastne, vec kdy velky vfiz ktery vez1 lidf z hotelu na letitite se srazil s vlakem a hoch 7 lety byl zabit a 6 jinych bylo vane porane'no a jsou v Parkland nemocnici. Vec se vysvetluje tan, ze teleznice na ktitovatce nemela svetlo a jen pry strojvadce pfskal a vO.z asi ho neslykl a srazili se a neftesti hotovo. Mozna, to to pro teleznici ptijde draho skrze to svetlo, to nebyli opatrneig. , Ale tivot ditete se jit nenavrati a ti poranenf kdovf jak budou zdravi, ze ano?

Dnes na televizi ukazovali nektere ty a• kody zavinene destem a boutf.

Jeden elovek v severnf easti Texasu FIkal, ze mel sta a sta akra zasazeno v p§enici a voda vse smetla a §koda pry bude asi sto tisfc dolarii, a to jest opravdu §koda velika, pro jednotlivce.

Take jinde zase domovy a zatizeni prislo v nivec a v Grand Prairie parku pro divokou zvet a ptactvo zase 16 kusa svete se utopilo, a 14 Otrosa ptlgo prye. gkoda tam jest pry asi dveiste tisfc na tech 300 akra parku.

krajane \tilde po celem Texasu.

Pfejeme vsem mnoho zdravf, Stestf a Boti potehnani kde jste. Doufame ze vas a tadneho tadne nebezpeei nikde nepotkalo; pozdrav od nas od tadu eisla 172.

Nate schaze byla konand ve stteciu 14. tijna a -de bylo pekne ptedneseno pfesedou Victorem Peterem a jinych iltedniku, elena a elenek; bylo tam ptItomno mnoho. Dfky za jejich zueastnenf ye schazi.

A to nate sobotnf 17. dupanda byla mnoho navtitivena ze \tech stran a diky vsem za jejich ptitomnost, kde byla nak muzika nadherne "Music Kings" a kapelnfka Jindticha, Repky z Houstonu. Kapela tak pekne hrala at se steny ttepaly vsem co si vybrali eislo hrdt na jejich narozeniny a vyroeni snatky; to bylo vsem lneno nadherne; diky Henry a pfejeme si zase naddle vas slykt na ptitti Novy rok 1982, dlky mnoho.

Na pfigti rok my mame zase vybrane mnoho nadhernych kapel toi zveme vkchny k nam zase do tadu eislo 172. a vitame vas v roku ptititim, 1982. Ale pro letos to neni konec; mame zas tance letos jeSte tijna mame Lee Roy Matochu na ten matkarni tanec; to je v sobotu jiste od 9 do 1 hodiny. Tak jestli chcete pfineste si vag masku; budeme mit jiste smfchu dost. Take u dveti budeme mit rnaskarni hosty, ale nevim kteti to budou; tak zvonte si 0 vast reservaci napted, abyste nebyli zklamani, o yak stoly a sedadla; my u tadu radi vsem posloutime.

U dveti v sobotu bylo tak moc vSrpomocnych to kolem stole v ptedu nebylo brzy mfsta pfestoupit skrze jeden druheho. Kandy chtel byt dychtive pomocny nagm soueastnikam co si prisli k nam se dobte mit a vytancovat k to dobre hudbe "Music Kings" a ovkm take mame tickety uz na ten vyroeni tanec 31. prosince pti muzice Lee Roy Matochy; nag atednici i elenove majf na prodej listky se sebou a nekteti prodali moc vstupenek.

Poslednf sobotu pH dveti byli na vypomoc sestra a bratr Hanns a Sylvia Hugovi, sestra Margie Lee Nelmsova, Albert a Tommie Risingerovi, Monty a Mary Greenovi, Tommy a Helen Wallacovi a v nalevne byl bratr Norman Tofte a u kukuticni (popcorn) matiny sestra Cecilia Klechka; vtechno bylo dobre poslouteno katdemu.

Uz byl Cesky Den u tadu eislo 88.

Houstonu 25. Ina. My Ce g jsme hrdf na nag eeskou nadhernou tee.

Tak drazi lide neeekejte na ten jisty den a dejte se zapsat do tadu kde jste ye stitu Texas. Proto taden den nenf yam a tadnemO zajiSten: abyste meli vag pojistku zaji§tenou pro vase milovane, ale ano jiste tak nezapomente na nat tad 172. v Pasadena, Texas; my vas chceme prvnf ptivitat.

Tak na shledanou v Pasadena, Texas 31. tijna na to na g dupande; zveme vas vtechny.

Vase Stesti a zdravf yam ptejeme z —SPJSTPasadeny. itad Rozkvet SPAST Tak Nazdar pro dnes! eislo 172.

Jan T. Mikeska, vas teskk dopisovatet.i., Valerie sestry, bratti a na g, milovanf

14/VESTNIK — 28. fijna 1981

Vaclav Budovec z Budova (1551-1621) (Pokrae"ovani) Koncem tijna, 1619 Fridrich Falcky se svou mantielkou Altibetou, dcerou anglickeho krale Jamese I a s obrovskou druiinou (vic jak 150 vozri a vie jak 1000 jezdcri) ptijel do Prahy, kde se jim narodil syn (etyrte dite) 27 prosince 1619. Byl nazvan Rupert a,e eegtf poktteno jmenem Pternysl. Ae habsburska vojska se jiti zmocnila Hornich a Doh-rich Rakous, ktere byly ye federaci s deskym protestantskyrn kraloystvfm, tak direktoti se pteli co ktery z nich ma delat a Fridrich jezdil po honech a potadal hostiny. Mezitfm se psaly bezvysledne tiadosti o pomoc na v§echny strany jiti ted' bylo jasne, to Ceske panstvo vsadilo volbou Fridricha na S'patnou kartu.

Protestantska unie v Nemecku jejlt nadelnikem byl privodne samotny Fridrich poslala velmi malo vojska a Anglicky kral neposlal pomoc tiadnou stale urgujfc Fridricha a jeho mantielku (svou dceru Altibetu) by se vzdali eeskeho trrinu, jelikoti pry pravoplatne naletif Ferdinandovi Habsburku. Do Cech pitel site pozdejf Grayriv pluk zverbovany ptiznivci anglicke Altibety a slotieny vesmes z londynskych zlodejri a kapsata; tento "slavny" pluk se rozutekl po prvni sratice s cisatskyrni habsburskymi vojsky u Pisku v jiinfch Cechach. V eeskych zenach se vie a vice nespokojenost. Pratiane byli rozhoteeni nad zpusto§enrin svatovitske katedraly a tak zvany evrty stay (temeslnici, sedlaci a ostatnf obyvatele venkova), jeti chtel branit eeskou zem a nebyly mu dany k tomu pany zbrane, nyni videl, tie kralovske vojsko (jemuz" nebyl zaplacen 'told) pusto§f, vykrada a zapaluje mesta a vesnice stejne jako nepiltelske vojsko Ferdinanda. V praze i po venkove se rychle rozMtila prripovidka jednoho ze studentri karolinske koleje: "Culullus non facit monachum, et corona non facit regum" neboli Kutna nedela mnicha a koruna nedel g, krale. "Jedno F jako druhe. Ferdinandus nebo Fridericus, pra§t,' jak uhod'!" Kdyti selhaly hadeje na rychlou pomoc protestantri z Nemecka tak byl do Prahy pozvan J. Kovaele z Trnavy, byvaly bratrske §koly v Uherskem Brode, zastupce sedmihradskeho knilete Gabriela Bethlena a Mehrned Pa§a, zastupce tureckeho sultana. V

Mistr Jan Hus (1371-1415), kazatel, poradach o pomoci Turecka prijde tam, kde mu daji vice moci a reformator a myslitel (byl mimo jine Fridrichovi a eeskym protestantrim slavy. Camerarius-kanclet Fridricha rektorem pratiske Karlovy univerzity) z jeho Falce-je uti vlastne na riteku za byl tlumoenfIcem Vacl. Bodovec z je uti vie net pril tisfciletf jednfm ze svou tienou a za bednami v Cechach Budova jelikoti se naueil turecky sveho dfrivej§fho prisobeni na nakradenych penez, ktere s of poslal symbola Ceske pokrokove revoluenf a rakouskem vyslanectvf v Istambulu. do Nemecka. Je tu jediny nadany vlastenecke tradice. Fred 566 lety byl Kdyti behem ijednanf Mehmed Aga elovek, doktor Jessenius, jet mohl by jako kacit upalen na hranici v navrhl by Vaclay Budovec se stal zvednout k boji ttetf sta y, me§t'any, a Kostnici (Kostnice). K tomuto hlavou eeskeho poselstvf k sultanovi tfeba i onen etvrty sta y, ktery se straMivemu trestu ho odsoudil jelikoti situace se zmenila od doby, boutf proti loupetiivym yojakrim to i cirkevni koncil za to, tie odhaloval kdy Budovec napsal knihu proti one strany, ale to pani vy§Af stavove zlotady feudalisrnu: vykotisfovani mohamedanske vfre, tak Vaclav nedopu.sti. Radeji se podrobf lidu cirkvi a vrchnostmi. Kazal v Budovec se ornluvil pro sve staff s Ferdinanclovi a budou mu holdovat Betlemske kapli v Praze (dnes jedna z vyznarnnych historickych pamatek poznarnkou, to je ho vice za,pottebf v jako stavove rakoidtf.”

Praze k sttizlivemu resent krise, ye F'oznamka o etvrtern stavu v eeskoslovenskeho hlavraho mesta), ktere se nyni ocitlo Ceske kraloystvi. posledni vete komentri anglieana kde jeho posluchaei byli prosti, chudi Kriticka situace se v§alc jiti rychle Nethersole na nektera, z ptedalcri tide, jejichti problemy kazatel znal a bldila, ke katastrofe nebot' na severu stavovskeho odboje ptesne vystihla dovedl je take objasnit zprisobern lidu se objevil dal§f neptitel. Jan Jitf ze neblahou situaci v eesIcem kralovstvf. srozumitelnym. Hlasal princip Saska, ad protestant, se postavil proti Tato situace vyyrcholila v necelych 2 spoled'enske rovnosti a Immanismu, eeskernu kralovst yi ponevadti mel od me'sfeich katastrofou na Bile Hole u rdlechtile ideje pravdy, spravedlnosti a mfru. 1VIluvil o autorite rozumu a habsburskeho Ferdinanda slfbenou Prahy. Stavo yske namezdni vojsko Horni a DoIni Luzici. (Hornf a Doinf na nekolik vyjimek (na pt. 300 autorite lidu. Ve sttedoveku, v dobe, odkud pochazeji tu v Texasu morayanri padlo u zdi obory zameelcu ktera opirala tii-vot i mySlenf o celou na§i spoluobeane Luiietf Srbove Hvezdy do jednoho nude) se taktka, hierarchii autorit svetskych i neboli Wends, pati-ily k deske korune bez boje v listopadu 1620 rozuteklo duchovnich, to bylo ov§em do 30 lete valky). Kdy'ti do Prahy zatim co kral Fridrich sedel se svymi kacitstvfm. Husovy ideje byly ptijeli Conway a Weston, novf radci a anglickymi posly u hostiny. zakladem husitskeho revoluenfho poslove anglickeho Krale Jakuba Zirrinf kral Fridrich s rodinou, s hnutf, ktere vzplanulo v 15. stoleti. v (Jamese) I s dal§f vyzvou aby se vSudeptItomnyrn Thurnern, se svym Cechach a podnftilo protifeudalnf boj Fridrich vzdal eeske koruny, tak komonstvem a pine nalotienymi vozy v mnoha dargch zemich.

Frances Nethersole, tehdej§i uprchl druheho dne z Prahy stejne zastupce angl. krale v Praze jim jako clirektoti a jinf vedoucf odboje zdelil, to situace je tu jit, ptedev'gfrn proti Habsburkana. Ti ptedaci co pro lakotu deske Mechty, beznadejna.. neuprchli ze zeme, byli uvezneni a 21 Kraloyske vojsko slotiene vesmes z Cervna 1621 popraveni v Praze u cizinct nedostalo dlouho zaplaceno a radnice na staromestskem narnestf. tak nechce a nebude bojovat. Nektetf byli direktory, par bylo Nethersole popsal temto novym zemany a ostatnf byli me gany. Jejich poslam povalry nekterych eeskych poeet byl clvacetsedm, vie Yemen net pani) a generalri stavo yskeho vojska Cechn. Odsouzenci byli poslednf noc takto: "Nej yy§§1 purkrabf Berka z pted popravou veznera ve Dube je pletichat, ktery cftf, to uvizI v staromestske radnici a odtud siti, kterou spleti, a ma ted' strach vyvedeni k poprave sekerou anebo na jako pavouk pied kn§tetem. Pan Mezi popravenymi sekerou at, plc Vaclav Vilfm z Roupova — yr:Wee byl 70 lety Vaclav Budovec z Budova Jan 2tika z Trocnova, perokresba. eeskeho poselstvf do Falce k tehda, jeho pamatce je venovan dne§rif mrij Hlavnfm ptedstavitelem tohoto zvolenemu Fridrichovi - je lakomec a elanek. upovidavy orator. Ze glikri je star§f Vetfm, to tento pffspevek k serii hnutf se stal Jan Zitika z Trocnova Jachym Ondtej - kavalfr, ale nevi si myth dtivej§fch vzpominkovych (Trocnov, 1360-1424), poloslepy rady. Druhy glik, Jan Albin, je elankri na vyznamne osobnosti a vojevadce husrta odvalny bojovnik stateeny vojak, ale katidou chvlli je ridalosti z na.§1 slavne i tragicke za prava chudy eh a vynikajfci strateg, ochoten ptejft tfeba do slutieb derta, minulosti bude zajimat etenate deske k jehoti jnemu pattil ptivlastek aby se mel dobte. Pan Kri§tof Harant easti na§eho Vestrulcu.

Neporazitelny. Jeho yojslco, slotiene se hlavne zajfma, o urnenf a pan prave z tech chudych a utlaeovanych, Jan J Karas z Houstonu.

Budovec z Budova je spf§ kazatel net ke kteryrn hovotil Hus, po mnoho let Za velika ny eeskSrch dejin politik a ptilig star. Vilfrn z Lobkovic j 0 aloze ednothvce v dejinach vftezilo na mnohonasobnou ptesilou je ptipraven zitra zradit a pokleknout vedou historikove spory. Nicmene feudalnich valeenficri. Pti pouhern pied cfsatem. Heinrich Thum je katidy narod ma sve osobnosti, ktere yysloveni jmena husitskeho hul3aty a nenadany, Kristian z etc po dlouha staletf a jejichti jmena a vojevricice pry prchaly hoafy po zuby Anhaltu je kapitola, sama pro sebe a skutky se uCI znat tiaci ve §kolach. ozbrojenych neptatel - ktitiackyrch nikdo se v nem nevyzna. Hohenlohe Take eesky narod ma talcove hrdiny. vojsk. Vytvarna dila pozdejgch je na.foukany panak a Mansfeld je Ptipomerime si alespori nektere z stoleti zobrazujf Zdtiku jako statneho rytitem z rninuleho stoleti, lctery nich. mute na koni s paskou pies oko.

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Lodge No. 84, Dallas Saturday, Oct. 31-Halloween Dance; music by Melody Masters Saturday, Nov. 7-Dance; Czech Har­ vesters Saturday, Nov. 21-Dance; Country Boys Polka Band Saturday, Nov. 5-Dance; Bill Kucera's Czech Mates

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Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood Friday, Oct. 30-Social and Youth Halloween Party Sunday, Nov.1-Mussee Reunion Friday, Nov. 6-Lodge Meeting, 8 p.m.

*** Lodge No. 13, Dime Box Saturday, Oct. 31-Horizons

*** Lodge No.18, Elgin

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Saturday, Oct. 31-Annual Fall Fes­ tival and Chili Supper, 5-8; Dance from 9-1, with music by Debon­ aires Sunday, Nov.1-Jerry Haisler, 5-9 Saturday, Nov.7-People's Choice Saturday, Nov. 14-American Sunrise Sunday, Nov. 15-Lee Roy Matocha, 4-8 Sunday, Nov. 22-Benefit for Austin Flood Victims; Lunch, $3; Music

by Fritz Hodde Saturday, Nov.28-Leo Majek

*** Lodge No. 24, Cyclone Saturday, Oct. 31-Jim Howell & Texas Mesquitos Saturday, Nov. 7-Wedding Dance; Music by Casuals Wednesday, Nov.11-Regular Lodge Meeting.

Saturday, Nov.14-Horizons Saturday, Nov. 21-Jim Howell & Texas Mesquitos (Dress Code: Must come neatly dressed)

Lodge No. 39, Bryan Saturday, Nov.7-New Generations Saturday, Nov.21-Country Tyme (Dance Time: 8:30p.m. to 12:30a.m.)

*** Lodge No. 47, Seaton Saturday, Oct. 31-Halloween Dance; music by Vrazel Polka Band Sunday, Nov. 1-Lodge & Youth Club Meeting, 1 p.m.; Election of Lodge Officers Saturday, Nov.7-Vanek Polka Band Tuesday, Nov. 10-Choral Practice, 7:30 Saturday, Nov. 14-Gilbert Kautz (B/RMusic) Tuesday, Nov. 17-Board Meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 21-Claude Marty (B/RMusic) Sunday, Nov. 22-Battle Dance: Lee Roy Matocha vs. Jodie Jay, 3-9 Tuesday, Nov. 24-Choral Practice, 7:30 Saturday, Nov.28-Wence Shimek

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Lodge No. 88, Houston Friday, Oct. 30-Julius Tupa Saturday, Oct. 31-Knights of Dixie Friday, Nov.6-Telstars (C/W) Saturday, Nov.7-Ray Jurecka (BIR) Monday, Nov. 9-Monthly Meeting,.

7:30 p.m.; Covered Dish Dinner, 6:30p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 14-Nick Navarro Or­ chestra (B/R) Friday, Nov. 20-The Country Boys (C/W) Saturday, Nov.21-Lee Roy Matocha (PN)

Friday, Nov.27-Texas Brew (C/W) Saturday, Nov. 28-Vrazel Band (P/M)

(Every Thursday night social games) (Birthday Club Sisters Meet every 1st and 2nd Wednesday of each month; also have Card Parties and Luncheons)

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Lodge No.177, Academy Saturday, Úct. 31-Billy Uptmore vs.

American Sunrise Saturday, Nov. 7-Wilson Art Special Party Thursday, Nov. 12-RVOS Academy Lodge No. 143 Meeting and Elec­ tion of Officers, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 14-The Road Runners vs. Billy Uptmor Sunday, Nov. 15-RVOS No. 143 Yearly Members and their Families Supper, 5:30p.m.; Dance, 6:30-10:00 p.m. with Music by Sterling Country; Doors Open, 4:30p.m.

Saturday, Nov.21-The Gentres Saturday, Nov. 28-Bill Walts vs.

Jerry Haisler (Lodge Monthly Meeting 2nd Wed­ nesday, 7:30; Youth Club Meeting, 6:45p.m.)

*** Lodge No. 178, Longview­ Kilgore Saturday, Oct. 31-West Winds

*** Lodge No. 179, Warrenton Thursday, Nov. 12-Lodge Meeting and Election of Officers, 7:30 p.m.; Youth Club Meeting, 7 p.m.

*** Lodge No. 180, Burleson

Lodge No. 92, Ft. Worth Saturday, Oct. 31-Benefit Dance for KJT Auditorium in Ennis; Music

by The Czech Mates Saturday, Nov. 7-St. George's Har­ vest Dance Sunday, Nov. 8-Lodge Meeting, 2

Saturday, Oct. 31-Hickory Creek Wednesday, Nov. 4-Board Meeting, 7p.m.

Suturday, Nov.7-Journeymen Sunday, Nov.8-Lodge Meeting, 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov.14-Rhythm Reunion Saturday, Nov. 21-American Sunrise Saturday, Nov. 28-Ramblin' Rhythm

Saturday, Oct. 31-Private Dance Saturday, Nov.14-Wedding Dance Saturday, Dec. 5_:._PrivateParty p.m, Saturday, Dee-.12:--:Wedd~ngDance Thursday, Nov. 12-Ladies' Circle; Sunday, Dec. 13-Annual Lodge 54 meet at Silvercreek Restaurant at Meeting; Election of Officers; 11 a.m. for lunch and then go back Social, 1 p.m. to the hall for meeting and games *** Saturday, Dec. 19-West Hospital Lodge No. 183, Mid-Cities Employees' Party *** Sunday, Dec.20-Private Party *** Sunday, Nov.8-Lodge Meeting, 6:30 Lodge No. 25, Ennis Lodge No.107, Floresville Saturday, Dec.26-Private Dance p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 31-Lonnie Dean Sunday, Nov.1-Lodge Meeting, 4:30 *** p.m.

Saturday, Nov.7-Bryant Foster (Game Nights: Tuesdays and Thurs­ Lodge No. 66, Waco Saturday, Nov.28-Country Boys *** days, 7:30p.m.) *** Saturday, Oct. 31-Czech Harvesters *** Lodge No. 28, East Bernard Lodge No. 185, New Braunfels Lodge No. 130, Dallas & Saturday, Nov. 7-Wedding Dance Sunday, Nov. 1-Lodge Meeting, 2 Thursday, Nov. 19-Lodge Monthly SokolZizka Open to Public at 8 p.m.; Music by p.m.

Meeting Billy Uptmor *** *** Sunday, Nov. 8-Lodge Meeting and Saturday, Oct. 31-Jodie Mikula Saturday, Nov. 14-Harold Strand Lodge No. 29, Taylor Election of Officers, 2 p.m.

Lodge No.187, Round Rock Oreb.

Saturday, Nov. 14-Public Dance; Saturday, Oct. 31-Joe Patek Saturday, Nov. 28-Czech Harves­ Friday, Oct. 30-People'sChÓice Music by Jodie Mikula ters Polka Band Sunday, Nov.1-Lodge Meeting and Saturday, Oct. 31-Bert Rivers & Night Riders *** Election of Officers, 3 p.m.

Saturday, Nov.21-Country Gold Lodge No. 141, Sealy (Regular monthly meetings are held Sunday, Nov. 8-Battle Dance: Fritz Saturday, Nov. 28-50th Wedding Hodde and The Fabulous Six vs.

Anniversary Open to Public at 8 Wednesday, Nov. 4-Everyone bring 3rd Sunday each month at 4 p.m. your favorite dessert. Final plans with a Covered Dish Dinner) The Heart of Texas (H.O.T.) p.m.; Music by Country Sensation for float for Western Day (11-14- (Social Games every Tuesday, 7:30 Czechs, 4-10 *** p.m.)

81) Saturday, Nov.14-Vrazels Lodge No. 74, Lovelady *** *** Saturday, Nov.21-Debonaires Lodge No. 188, Centerville . Lodge No. 142, Houston Saturday, Nov. 28-Firemen's Ball Saturday, Oct. 31-The Night Time Friday, Nov. 1-Lodge Meeting, 8 Saturday, Oct. 31-Chuck Jennings Friends (Private) & The Travelers p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 7-The Crockett *** *** Westerneers Saturday, Nov.7-Texas Nuggets Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth Monday, Nov. 9-Lodge Monthly Saturday, Oct. 31-Halloween Party, Saturday, Nov. 14-Little Bit of Meeting, 7:30p.m.

Texas Lodge No. 35, Elk 7-9p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 14-The Night Time Monday, Nov. 16-Lodge Meeting, Sunday, Nov. 8-Monthly Lodge Friends Saturday, Oct. 31-Cherokee Rose 7:30p.m.

Meeting Saturday, Nov. 7-Jerry & Melody Saturday, Nov. 21-George Self & Saturday, Nov.21-Music Masters *** Five The Amarillo Express Saturday, Nov.28-Black Water Lodge No.172, Pasadena Saturday, Nov. 14-Duncan Bros. Saturday, Nov. 28-The Country Saturday, Oct. 31-Lee Roy Matocha Pride Band *** Saturday, Nov.14-City Polka Boys Saturday, Nov.21-Country Drifters *** Lodge No.189, Bryan­ Saturday, Nov.28-Julius Tupa Saturday, Nov.28-Starlites Lodge No. 80, Holland College Station *** Saturday, Oct. 31-Silver Creek *** Sunday, Dec. 13-Lodge Meeting, Lodge No.176, Houston Lodge No. 38, Kovar *** also Christmas Party and Dance Northwest Sunday, Nov. 8-Lodge Meeting & *** Monday, November 30-Lodge Quar­ Election of Lodge Officers, 2 p.m.

Lodge No. 81, Needville terly Meeting at Western Room of Sunday, Dec. 13-Installation of Sunday, Nov. 8-Lodge Meeting and Long Point National Bank in MAIL YOUR LETTERS EARLY TO Lodge Officers and Refreshments MEET OUR THURSDAY DEADLINE. Election of Officers, 1 p.m.

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