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

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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P. O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 VOLUME 70 — NUMBER 19 MAY 12, 1982 USPS — 658480

Installation of District III Officers Performed By Its Director

These are the District HI officers who were elected and installed a; ct meeting held April 25, 1982 at Lodge Cottonwood No. 6. Bottom row, L to R: Director Sid Pokladnik, (installing offiver), autgoing Pre3ident Henry Breitkreutz, Sr.. Assistant YC Rosemarie Banik, Youth Ceunselrir BeKie Petr.

Assistant YC Eddie Banik, Flagbearer Theresa Dobecka.. Top row, L to R: 2nd Vice President Joe Ondrusek. President Vernon Wood, Jr., 1st Vice President Robert Dobecka, Treasurer Albert Banik, and Secretary B. J. Hiavaty. (All photos by Editor)

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Sister Lillian Kosarek and Brother Anton Vitek were presented 50-year membership pins by SL Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas, Jr. (who is standing behind them.)

Fifty-1 ear Pia Recipients Honored at Lodge No. 47, Seaton The recipients of fifty-year pins were honored at the monthly lodge meeting Sunday, April 4, 1982.

Supreme Lodge Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas, Jr. spoke briefly before presenting the pins to the honorees, Sister Lillian Kosarek and Brother Anton Vitek.

Brother Mikulas stated that in 1932 only two policies were issued to members of Lodge No. 47: one to Sister Kosarek and the other to Brother Ben Chlapek, now deceased.

Brother Vitek joined and was a member at Cyclone Lodge No. 24, originally.

These honorees were given starshaped cakes baked by Sister Adeline Kohutek. There was also a covered dish meal that followed the meeting and an Easter egg hunt for the youngsters.

(Congratulations, Sister Kosarek and Brother Vitek and continued good health — Dorothy Pechal)

NOTICE! District III 1 outh Club Officers with their Youth Counselors and Director. Top row, L to R: President Theresa Dobecka, 1st Vice President Donald Steinke, 2nd Vice President Terry Hykel, Secretary Karen Hykel, Treasurer Darrin

Banik. Bottom row, L to R: Director Sid Pokladnik, who charged the young officers with their duties, Assistant YC Rosemarie Banik, South Photographer Richard Burney, North Photographer Carl Ondrusek, Historian Darrell Uptmor, Youth Counselor Bessie Petr, and Assistant YC Eddie Banek.

Anna Davis Outlives Policy

Sister Anna Davis

April 18, 1982, Sister Anna Davis celebrated her 96th birthday and became the 59th person in the history of the SPJST to outlive the actuarial table for her insurance policy.

Sister Anna Davis was born in Kridla (Vysocina) Moravia April 18, 1886. Her maiden name was Blaha.

She came to America and landed at Galveston September 18, 1910 being 24 years of age at that time. Her

There will be no Vestnik issued on the date of June 9th. Please Plan Your Copy Ahead! Mark Your Calendar Accordingly!

NOTICE! SPJST Secretary Directory On Page 8 In This Issue. first destination was the BomartonSeymour area where she remained for approximately 6 months. She later moved to Jacksboro for a brief period of approximately 2 years before moving to Fort Worth, Texas.

It was there that she met and married Nickolas Kritchkovich who had emigrated to America from Lika, Yugoslavia. He later changed his name to Davis giving, as his reason, difficulty by his employer in pronunciation of his naive.

The marriage was blessed with 5 children all of whom are still living and all are residing in Fort Worth.

Sister Davis also has 5

grandchildren and 3 greatgrandchildren.

Sister Davis joined the SPJST through Lodge No. 92 in Fort Worth, in 1936. Her husband passed away the 5th of September in 1965 at the age of 80.

Sister Davis enjoys gardening and in fact, continues to cultivate a small garden. She also enjoys cooking for herself.

The Supreme Lodge, the Members of SPJST Lodge No. 92 and the entire SPJST salute Sister Davis on her 96th birthday and wish her and her family well.

(Information courtesy of George Davis and SL S-T department)

2/VESTNIK — Wednesday, May 12, 1982

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THE

Editor COMMENTS

WHAT DID YOU DO? Did you help to pour the coffee, Or get the chairs in place?

Or if a member seemed to have, An unfamiliar face, Did you try to make him feel at ease, And did you clasp his hand?

Or did you just ignore him, And let him forlornly stand?

Did you volunteer committee work?

Or weren't you even there?

Did you try to help to pull the load, Or did you duck your share?

Or were you in absentia, Ensconced upon the shelf?

We have no right to ask you, So why not ask yourself?

Where would people be if they didn't have friends. It's so true friends don't happen they must be cultivated. The way to have friends is to be a friend.

And, according to the dictionary, a friend is "one who cherishes kind regard for." And cherish means "to care for kindly; foster; nurture."

In plain language, you have to work at being a friend. You cannot be a fairweather friend who withdraws at the first sign of a storm so to speak. If someone says something unkind without the basis of fact, you will come to his or her defense. You will not agree with your friend's enemies or keep quiet just to remain popular with those in whose company you find *** yourself.

Unconsciously men have and are searching for security. Security means many things to a lot of people.

To one it might be symbolized by a large bank account, to another the prettiest wife in the neighborhood, and perhaps to still another, a wife not at all like his mother. Frankly speaking, security is intangible, it is the thing that makes individuals more comfortable. Feelings are not always logical, but once you begin to look at them, honestly you can sometimes apply logic in handling them. You can gain insight into reasons for your own behavior, but most people are so rigid they will not look.

Everyone needs to learn how to live with problems because all of us have them. You can learn to live with them by learning what they are and perhaps even what causes them, and sometimes you can solve them by applying common knowledge. *** Some time ago the editor was attracted by an article "The Art of Giving" which is worth repeating. The art of giving encompasses many areas. Emerson said it well: "Rings and jewels are not gifts, but apologies for gifts. The only true gift is a portion of thyself."

We give of ourselves when we give gifts of the heart: love, kindness, joy, understanding, sympathy, forgiveness. We give of ourselves when we give gifts of the mind: ideas, dreams, purposes, ideals, principles, plans, inventions, projects, poetry.

We give of ourselves when we give gifts of the spirit: prayers, beauty, aspiration, faith. We give of ourselves when we give the gift of time: patience, attention, consideration. We also give of ourselves when we give the gift of words: encouragement,

inspiration and guidance.

The finest gift a man can give to his age and time is the gift of a constructive and creative life. *** It is so true in life that time returns to us in kind what we give. When we give love, friendship, honest work and thoughtful service, we get back more than we dreamed of.

Could you pick out some persons in your organization with whom you like to work? Why do you like working with them? Let's turn it around. If other persons were making the choice, would they include you in their selection?

Do you sometimes come to your job every morning with a grouchy attitude? Perhaps you do have problems at home but must everyone you come in contact with suffer because of it? They may have problems, most do you know, but prefer not to inflict them on others.

It is just as hard not to smile when someone smiles at you as not to say "Good Morning" when someone greets you with a "Good Morning". A cheerful "Good Morning" and a smile from you may help them start the day with a smile and a lift. Of course, your smile and your voice must be sincere — you must really mean it.

There are most likely to be frustrations, disappointments and unpleasant events in every career; but if you do not enjoy your work most of the time, the odds are against your getting ahead. This is one of the simple facts of life. The man who likes figures becomes an accountant or budget officer. The man who likes working with his hands becomes an skilled craftsman. The man who likes writing becomes an author. The man who likes music becomes a musician or composer. The man who likes talking becomes a salesman. And the more they enjoy their work, the more successful they become at their skill.

***

GRADUATE'S DAY A graduation whether it's from Grade School, High School or College is an auspicious occasion.

This is the time when the entire family and their friends can join in to celebrate. You should attach a significance to this occasion, for this is a milestone in the life of the youngster.

The June meeting of your Lodge or Branch could be set aside to honor the Graduates and the most proficient students of your Lodge or Branch.

Invite the parents, relatives and friends of the students you will honor.

Present the Honor Student with a Plaque or Monetary Scholarship Award.

During the presentation have a photographer take photos and then publish them, along with a story, in your local newspaper. Effective publicity will keep your members wellinformed and may interest others to join your Organization.

As an added attraction to the presentation you could publicize that refreshments or lunch will follow the "Main Event". This will give all of the families an opportunity to socialize.

These family activities and sug gestions are provided by the Family Life Committee of the National Fra ternal Congress, to help preserve and strenghten the family unit. *** Remember the Czech Play. at Lodge No. 88, Houston, Sunday, May 16th!

Wednesday, May 12, 1982 — VESTNIK/3

SUPREME LODGE

From the President's Office The Referendum .

Status Report Dear Members: Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska's department mailed out 343 referendum letters and ballots to as many delegates on 20 April. As of Thursday, May 6th, a total of 122 ballots have been returned, which is just a little over 1/3rd of those mailed out. The response has been good.

Those delegates who have not returned their ballots still have plenty of time — until July 1st. You may wish to re-read the expanded explanations of the two issues in question in the Vestnik of April 28th which will appear again in the issue of June 16th.

Thank you for your cooperation.

The ballots will be opened during the July meeting of the Supreme Lodge and the results announced shortly thereafter.

SPJST History. On another matter, I'm happy to report that the SPJST History was approved in the recent Supreme Lodge meeting and will soon be given to the printer for typesetting and final proofing. We will finally see the end result of four years of research in book form.

Fraternally, Nick A. Morris President -SPJST-

From the District VII Director Dear Readers: The District VII Sales Representatives were honored at a Recognition Banquet held Sunday, May 2 at Nolan's Steakhouse on Hwy. 77, 5 miles north of Robstown.

Twenty-two guests attended, including Vice President Bernie Gebala and his wife, Evelyn, and Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas and his wife, Betty, all of Temple.

The banquet was held in a private room furnished by the restaurant.

Each person attending shared, with the group, their association with the SPJST, offices held, conventions attended and other happy events recalled. Mrs. Clifton Trlica was awarded the centerpiece.

Following the meal, Brother Gebala gave a most interesting and informative speech and encouraged those attending to ask questions for their information.

Incentive checks and gifts were presented with special recognition being given to District VII's top sales representative, Brother Roy Hranicky, who did an outstanding job in 1981.

All the District VII's Sales Representatives were invited to a dance at Lodge No. 79 with music furnished by the Majek's Band. This was held Saturday, May 1, and provided an enjoyable opportunity for the sales

people-and their spouses to socialize together.

I wish to thank all of you for attending, especially our two Supreme Lodge officers who made the special effort to come down to South Texas for this special event. I wish all our Sales Representatives could have heard what they had to say. We were sorry that some of you had conflicting schedules and could not attend this our last Sales Banquet as has been given in years past. Different and hopefully better plans are being considered for the future events.

Let me offer my special thanks and appreciation to all of you who supported our insurance sales and contests in 1981. Let's all get busy and make 1982 an even bigger and better year for the SPJST. Fraternally, Thelma Hrncir District VII Director -SPJST-

VI Spring Meeting April 18, 1982 District

The spring meeting of District VI SPJST was held in Sweet Home April 18, 1982 with Lodge No. 63, Sweet Home as host. The meeting was called to order by President Rita Vanek at 1:00 p.m. District Flag Bearer Vicki Dorotik presented the colors and led everyone in the pledge to the flag. A welcome was extended by Lodge 63 president, William Berkovsky. A response was given by District First Vice President Linda Rubesh.

District Youth Counselor Janet Marek presented the youth program Hillje put on a puppet show entitled "Little Red Riding Hood" and a skit "At the Vet's". El Campo put on a "Hee Haw" sketch.

Taiton performed a tap dance, a song on the xylophone, an Art Linkletter sketch, the "4-Leaf Clover" song and the "SPJST" song.

A tribute was given to the seventy-two deceased members of District VI. Second Vice President Frank Zabransky introduced the guests.

Donald Zabransky, mayor and fire chief of Sweet Home, was introduced and welcomed everyone.

District Director Matt Vanek and his wife, Henrietta, were present along with Edwin and Leona Vanek of San Antonio.

All officers responded to the roll call of officers with the exception of Assistant Youth Counselor Kathy Ohlstrum who was at a workshop.

Absent from the standing committees were: By-law Committee —Leona Macha and Pauline Kalina, Insurance Committee —Jerome Hlavaty and Frankie Vanek and Sophie Dybala from the Publication Committee.

Ten lodges responded to the roll call of lodges.

Minutes were read and approved as read. A letter from Vestnik Editor Rudy Sefcik, expressing his

From the Office of the Financial Secretary CURRENT ACTIVITY OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL, 1982 CREDITS

DEBITS

Bonds Mortgage Loans Certificate Loans Certificate of Deposit Home Office Building SPJST Scholarship Fund Premiums Pending Annuities Bonus Death Claims Double Indemnity Matured Endowment 8% Refund to Lodges Premium Refund Surrender Values Reinsurance Annuities Income Dividends Bond Interest Certificate Loan Interest Certificate of Deposit Interest Mortgage Loan Interest Premiums Clearing Royalties & Minerals Furniture & Office Equipment Actuary & Computer Advertising Appraisal Expense Commissions Commissions, Renewals Contributions District Youth Counselors Society Automobile Expense Fraternal Activities Liability Insurance Legal Service Expense Medical Exams Non-Medical Exams Museum Operating Expense Office Maintenance Hospitalization Office Rent Vestnik Postage Committee Meetings Organizational Expense Postage Salaries Office Supplies Supreme Lodge Meeting Tax, FICA, FUTA, TEC Telephone Vestnik Expense Travel, Officers & Directors Travel, State Field Managers Travel, State Youth Director Research & Development Youth Activities Youth Camp Application Fee Premiums-Renewal First Year Premiums Sale of Lodge Supplies Office Rent Home Account Expense Total

$

9,252.51 $367,105.34

Cash Balance (3-31-82) Credits Debits

$ 89,186.66 367,487.28 + 367,195.34-

Cash Balance (4-30-82)

$ 89,478.60

100.00 2,442.05 1,545.50 417.47 31,050.00 1,000.00 7,500.00 83.21 43,289.14 15,090.10 4,218.98 1,093.60 1,784.90 18.098.41 444.75 6,764.72 144,332.80 20.50 2,820.05 4,309.80 1,033.25 1,112.90 848.80 10.793.95 4,614.34 8,371.00 1,360.64 348.66 451.63 367.00 1,173.97 724.50 342.55 199.30 2,697.42 380.00 4,500.00 5,000.00 2,798.90 4,429.88 122.04 39,255.29 2,250.28 3,882.12 3,545.28 1,665.06 6,744.08 916.73 509.28 54.19 5,051.56 4,380.94 27,817.77 2,068.00 161,042.51 18,634.61 3.96 4,500.00

ASSETS:

Cash Bonds Mortgage Loans Certificate Loans Stock Certificate of Deposit Home Office Building Real Estate Owned

5,335.76

$ 49,272.02 6,346.95 62.99 44,015.02

$

89,478.60 4,523,337.86 22,908,502.87 979,140.20 341,248.23 804,898.34 993,585.76 30,258.49

$367,487.28

4NESTMK — Wednesday, May 12, 1982 EDP Equipment (Hardware) EDP Equipment (Software) Furniture & Office Equipment

113,567.85 27,300.00 116,272.01 $30,927,590.21

Fraternally, Jerry Mikulas, Jr. Financial Secretary regrets for not being able to attend, would be receiving a referendum was read. soon. The first part was to President Rita Vanek announced implement an annuity plan and the that Michael Marek made the flag second on recommending that stand being used. mileage remain at thirty-five cents a District Treasurer Anton Kellner mile until the next convention. He gave the following report: October 1, stated that mileage costs were now 1981 there was a balance of $40,500.00 but if it was allowed to $1,140.60. An income of $1,185.49, rise with the cbst of living, it would less expenses of $777.55 left a soon be $70,000.00. The other balance April 1, 1982 of $1,548.54. fraternals in the State of Texas There are two $1,000.00 savings cer- were paying twenty, twenty-two or tificates making a total to account of twenty-five cents. These $3,548.54. In the General Expense referendums were to be returned by Fund there was a balance of $445.54. July 1, 1982. The recent local lodge Expenses were $150.00, leaving a officers workshop held at the balance April 1, 1982 of $295.54.

Supreme Lodge better prepared The treasurer's report was them for working with the followed by the reading of the names computer. Director Vanek said there of the Fifty-Year members by the was some money available for loans district secretary. at fifteen and a half percent interest Janet Marek gave her youth coun- for homes or farms with homes. In selor's report. She asked all the the past year there was an increase youth to stand to show what a large of two hundred eighty-seven policies number were in attendance. She with over three thousand policies stated that June 9, 1982 would be being written. There was a $9 the day for the educational tour to million increase in insurance. There San Antonio. Camp would be held at are $31 million in assets. The recent Bastrop June 28, 1982 through July convention had appropriated 2, 1982. Taiton would host the $450,000.00 for the youth allowance. district YAD July 18, 1982. She District VI was allocated $2,645.38, stated she had attended the eighty percent of the actual amount workshop for youth counselors April set by the convention.

17, 1982 and the assistant stayed Director Vanek said the history of over for the second day. Assistant the SPJST was almost complete and Kathy Ohlstrum was resigning her that bids were being asked from varposition and Counselor Marek was ious publishers. He asked the trying to find a replacement. members present how many copies Rest Home Director Erwin Holy should be printed—five hundred or gave his report. He said both homes one thousand, Joe Nezval asked if were in good shape and were really ordering one thousand would make big business, creating many jobs. it any cheaper. Adolph Motal felt Net income for both homes was that once people saw it they would $1,250,000.00. New signs were want it so they should print one erected at both homes with the one thousand. Director Vanek said they in Taylor being donated by the Mary will probably get the minimum and Gardner family. The state then reprint. The Supreme Lodge inspectors had good comments had purchased three logs across the about both homes. Some necessary street from the Home Office. If more items had to be replaced at the space is needed in the future, a homes. The net worth of the homes separate museum might be built was $693,000.00 and the indebtedthere. Also the roof on the Home ness was now about $157,000.00. Office needs repair and bids would There are fifty-eight guests in Needbe asked soon. An expense of ville and seventy-two in Taylor. Not around $50,000.00 is expected for much w being done for the the roof. Director Vanek said one addition to the Needville home be- thousand one hundred thirty-four cause much thought must be put Vestniks were sent out each week into this kind of decision. with it costing about $6.07 per subMatt Vanek, District VI Director, scription plus postage. The Vestnik gave his sales and Supreme Lodge has cost about $27,000.00 so far this report. He began by asking the sales year with the cost possibly being representatives present to rise. $100,000.00 for the year. Director Eleven were present and responded.

Vanek concluded by presenting He stated that sales classes had checks to Treasurer Kellner for the been held in El Campo, Victoria, and $400.00 to the General Expense Hallettsville March 22, 23 and 24. Fund and $1,476.75 for the Youth The quota for District VI is Activity Fund. $1,200,000.00 and as of March 31, Treasurer Kellner thanked the 1982 $561,000.00 worth of insurance Supreme Lodge on behalf of District had been sold. Eight percent VI. refunds had been coming back to the Under old business the Auditing lodges. Director Vanek gave some Committee was asked for its report. particulars about the new scholarAdolph Motal said it had not been ship program being offered by the possible for them to audit the Youth SPJST. Personnel at Mary Hardin- Fund because it had not been sepaBaylor College in Belton would be rate from the other account for responsible for looking at these giving checks. Treasurer Kellner scholarship applications. Director said there were now two separate Vanek said Jerome Hlavaty, checking accounts so Brother Motal Insurance Committee, was not able said the books would then be au to be present but that Brother dited.

Hlavaty asked him to announce that Rita Vanek said the money should delegates to the last convention go to the youth so the Auditing

Committee had a proposal. Adolph Motal gave the proposal which is as follows: each youth performing at a district meeting gets $10.00, each youth attending a district meeting and not performing gets $5.00, each youth leader who trains youth for a program gets $30.00 and each leader who sets up a booth gets $15.00. The purpose of this proposal was to spend the money in the Youth Fund or the money would have to be returned.

Janet Marek said the educational tour to San Antonio would cost approximately $1,500.00.

Adolph Motal moved that this proposal be accepted and Anton Kellner Jr. seconded. Matt Vanek asked if this proposal was for a long period of time or until the amount of money was decreased. Adolph Motal said the proposal would probably only be used a short time. Elsie Brdecka asked what does the assistant get paid. She was told that most of the leaders split with the assistant. Frank Zabransky suggested that the youth clubs prepare a budget. Joe Nezval amended the motion to read that the Youth Fund be reviewed at the spring meetings.

Adolph Motal said he would accept this amendment.

Treasurer Kellner said not too many educational tours could be taken because of the cost.

Matt Vanek asked who pays for the supplies used by the clubs. He was told that the booths they have at the district meetings pay for it.

He then asked how the new clubs get started without money. Youth Counselor Marek said there was no rule for giving money to new youth clubs. Joe Nezval said the local lodges usually helped but perhaps it should be reviewed. Elsie Brdecka said the Supreme Lodge gave Hillje $50.00 to get started the first time it was organized.

President Rita Vanek reminded everyone the original motion on the proposal was not voted on. The motion passed.

Elsie Brdecka made a motion that $50.00 be given to each existing youth club and each new club. Lottie Krutilek seconded. The motion carried.

The Nominating Committee, consisting of Joe Nezval and Eddie Vrana presented the following slate of officers: President- Linda Rubesh, First Vice-President- Frank Zabransky, Second Vice-PresidentAlbert Olsovsky, Secretary- Elaine Berkovsky, Treasurer- Anton Kellner, Youth Counselor- Janet Marek, Flag Bearer- Linda Kulcak, and Rest Home Director- Erwin Holy. Adolph Motal moved that this slate of officers be elected and, after President Vanek asked for other nominations, it was seconded by Joe Nezval. The motion carried.

Anton Kellner moved that since the General Expense Fund had increased and the host lodge could only receive $75.00, the President, Secretary, and Treasurer of the district should receive $25.00 per meeting and the First and Second Vice-Presidents and Flag Bearer get $15.00 per meeting. William Berkovsky seconded and the motion passed.

The oldest members present at the district meeting were both from Lodge No. 63, Sweet Home- Emil Kutac (82 years young) and Annie Berkovsky (85 years young). Both received gifts from Director Vanek.

Hallettsville would be host lodge for the fall meeting.

District officers were installed by Director Vanek.

Elaine Berkovsky moved for adjournment and Mary Mrnustik seconded it. The motion passed and the meeting was adjourned.

Elaine Berkovsky District VI Secretary —SPJST-

Fry Set At Bleiblerville Lodge Fish

Lodge No. 33, Bleiblerville will have their Fish Fry Sunday, May 16, 1982 at the Bleiblerville SPJST Hall located on FM Road 2502, with serving to begin at 11:30 a.m., also fish will be sold to go from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. In addition to the fish fry, there will be plenty of bread, catsup and chips to eat; all you want for $4.25 per adult and $2.25 for children.

We will also have plenty of cake, pies and refreshments.

Adela Chaloupka -SPJST-

Hillje Lodge No. 40 Members!!

Attention

To all members of the Hillje Lodge No. 40: In the future when your payments are due, please make checks payable to SPJST Lodge No. 40.

All payments are to be mailed to: Frank Sablatura, Star Route 1, Louise, TX 77455; also include any changes of address or phone numbers.

Laverne Bacak -SPJST-

Ellinger Lodge Games Party Dear Members: The card and domino party held last March by the Ellinger SPJST Lodge was enjoyed by all participants, especially by those who walked away with prizes. Non-theless, the members voted to have another party in June, so it was decided to have it on the first Sunday in June (6th).

We will begin again at 1:30 p.m. with a short business meeting, and begin the domino and card games promptly at 2 o'clock.

The June party will be open to all members and their friends and neighbors. Each family is asked to bring some refreshments such as kolache, cake, pie, cookies, etc., and the lodge will provide coffee, etc.

Prizes will again be given to the top winners in each game category plus a door prize.

Please make your plans, now, today, and invite your friends and neighbors to come, also. It will be held at the Ellinger Fire Department building, again, and be sure to ask all to bring their dominoes and cards if they have any.

A nominal donation will be asked of all players to defray expenses.

Mark your calendar with a notation for June 6th, and be there at 1:30 p.m. for a day of relaxation and enjoyment because there is not anything more relaxing and enjoying than the Ellinger SPJST Games Party!

D. A. Juren, Secretary

-SPJST-

Wednesday, May 12, 1982 — VESTNIK/5

Waco Lodge Announces Meeting Date Dear Members: Lodge No. 66 will hold its regular monthly meeting Sunday, May 16, at 2:30 p.m. at the Linden Hall- The mothers will be honored.

Youth Club will meet at 1:30 p.m.

Ladies are asked to bring desserts.

Fraternally, Bonnie Pruitt Secretary -SPJST-

Lodge No. 88 , Houston Hlahol Dramatic Club To Present Czech Play

SPJST

There will be more details announced later on, but, for the time being, May 16, 1982, at Lodge 88, a Czech play will be presented.

When the Hlahol Dramatic Club completes selecting its cast, you may be sure the stage will vibrate with music, songs and costumes.

This presentation is entitled "MELODIE CESKE VESNICE," and the cast will not disappoint you because it is made up of members capable of carrying on in the native traditions.

-SPJSTFrom

Lodge No. 88, Houston

The first Clean-up Day of this year at Lodge No. 88 took place Saturday, May 1st with faithful and willing workers to give their time for this special project. For myself, I bow my head in embarrassment, it completely slipped my mind! This was the first time in all these years that Frances Olexa was not there to help with this annual project. I admit, there was no reason for me to stay at home, but I am glad they missed me and were concerned about what happened.

The dance Saturday night, with LeeRoy Matocha, had a fair attendance and the guests enjoyed the polkas and variety tunes by LeeRoy. The dance was hosted by John Vasula in charge of the evening, the box office was occupied by Bill Hlozek and their lovely spouses, Bessie Vasula and Geraldine Hlozek, greeted the arriving guests.

Sunday, May 2nd a birthday party was held for the one-year-old granddaughter of Wilhelmina and Alex Mendosa. Pretty little Windy, daughter of Becky and James Stewart, was the center of attraction Sunday afternoon with many friends present. Happy Birthday!

Minnie Bravenec met with an accident at home and was seriously hurt and was there all by herself.

Luckily she attracted the attention of her mailman for help.

Immediately he made connections with the Heights Hospital where she was taken. Minnie broke her leg and injured her knee; she will be confined at least five weeks. Getwell wishes are with you!

Harry Finn is doing fine and Lillian said they are planning on coming to the Birthday Club Card Party Wednesday. We will be glad

to see you; we are used to seeing them at these functions. We missed you both!

A special 7-day cruise was enjoyed by Bob and Margaret Allbritton and son, Bobby. They sailed from Miami on the luxury liner, the Starr of Norway, leaving Miami April 10 arid returned April 17. They visited Puerto Rico, San Juan and St. Thomas. On the ship they indulged in five meals a day prepared to please the eye and palate and, of course, that did not help to keep their weight down, but, even at that, Bob and Margaret showed them how to two-step in the dance contest held on the ship; they were awarded first place and prize, (no wonder, they are both good dancers!) Bobby, not to stay behind, showed his talent in winning a trophy in basketball and a trophy in Ping Pong; to top it off, he won the jackpot on the slot machine; not a fortune but he was satisfied! Now they're at home and ready for the lodge work.

After a 2-week's tour in Europe, Naomi and Arnold Spencer arrived home to share, with us, some exciting experiences. They flew to Basel, Switzerland where they were met by the family of Marie Kostomlatsky, a recent new-corner here in Houston and, for the time being, the house guest of Tim and Rosalee Kostom. While there, Marie's family hosted them to a most delicious and delightful lunch (svacina). Both enjoyed the warm reception and hospitality shown them. Next day Marie's husband, Paul Kostomlatsky, drove them not far from their home to St. Chrischona established and founded about 500 years ago. This establishment means a great deal to the family, because members of the family who became protestant ministers had been educated there. After another day in Basel they boarded a train for Innsbruck, Austria the skiing resort, snow-covered Alps bordering several lakes along the route, surrounding Alpine villages make it a breath-taking sight. They were delighted to take a cable car lift up the slopes, however, it was snowing heavily and the skiers were not allowed the thrill of the sport until visibility improved. Proceeding through the Austrian Alps, they stopped in Salzburg for four days before touring Berchtesgaden where Hitler and his Gestapo had their hiding place during World War II. At the time the war ended, Arnold was with the Fifth Army advancing toward Berchtesgaden from Italy about 40 miles from there. It always was Arnold's wish and hope to return to the Alps and take a tour. Before leaving Salzburg they took a tour to the location where the film "The Sound of Music" was made; they walked through the cemetery which was used as a hideout in the film; some of the gravestones date back before America was discovered. Sixteen miles out of Salzburg they visited the church used in the film for the wedding and while there, a real wedding took place and after the ceremony, a marching band escorted the wedding party about 5 blocks to the wedding reception. While there a lot of walking was necessary to get around; both of them look good and rested.

Sunday, that is this SUNDAY, MAY 16, 1982 the Czech Play will be

staged on our stage at Lodge No. 88; come out and have a wonderful, enjoyable Sunday, have your dinner served at 11:30 a.m., listen to a concert by the Czech Concert Orchestra directed by Rudy Dybala from 1 to 2 p.m. and, at 2 p.m., the stage curtain will open to the musical comedy "MELODY OF THE CZECH VILLAGE"; support the efforts of the participating actors; your presence is the only reward they ask for!

Fraternally, Frances Olexa -SPJST-

Worth Lodge No. 92 Schedules May 16th Meeting Ft.

Dear Members: Our meeting started out at 2 o'clock Sunday, April 18, with a bang. Our President Albert Kubala left his eye glasses at home so here we were; everyone was fitting him with their glasses and finally, he found some. I think Brother Murphy had some that fitted him, so the meeting opened, thanks to Brother Murphy and our secretary read the minutes, which were approved as read.

Other officers' reports were reported successfully.

Our Sunshine Chairlady Martha Durham reported some sick members and a few birthdays. Sister Christine Zich's mother was in the hospital and is now in a nursing home. Brother Murphy is now fully recovered from a vascular surgery and also Jimmy Paprskar was in the hospital for kidney stones surgery.

We hope all of you will never have to go back.

The donations received for the Building Fund were in memory of Walter Lindsay from Carl Zich family and Victor and John Murphy.

In memory of Mrs. Carrie Pallinizi from Carl Zich family and Victor and John Murphy. Garth Smith and Sister Anna Davis also donated to the Building Fund.

Brother Al Kercho's mother passed away; she was from Shiner, Texas; we send our sincere sympathy to Al Kercho and his family.

It seems that at every one of our meetings we have some nice sister who brings beautiful flowers for our officers' table; well, this time Sister Marie Tesar brought some beautiful Irises out of her garden; she said she had 40 different varieties, but I believe there was a little "monkey" business going on. We noticed she brought a lot of yellow ones and they made our Vice President Kenneth Krivanek's necktie stand out beautifully: (He had on a yellow tie.)

He is Sister Tesar's son-in-law, so we figured there was a little mother-inlaw work going on there. Ha! Manager Frankie Tesar announced that we will have a Polka Dance May 15 with music by Henry Ftejcek and May 30 there will be a dance with music by the Jim Bochnicek Orchestra from Nebraska; those should be some real fun dances. Everyone come out and have some fun with us. Margrette, get those polka shoes on Dan and bring some people from Round Rock to dance with us.

We went to the District III meeting in Cottonwood and enjoyed it very much. It was real nice. The

meeting ended early, so everyone could enjoy visiting with people we haven't seen in a long time. The food was excellent. We got lost going there, but, from what we heard, we weren't alone. Brother Sefcik, I was real disappointed that you didn't tell a joke. I always look forward to one of your jokes. There is nothing better than a little laughter for the soul, so let's do it up real good next time Brother Sefcik, and I'll forgive you.

At our meeting we voted on having our meeting changed to Sunday, May 16 at 2 p.m.; the reason for this change is because of Mother's Day. (We mothers wished for "no cooking", just fun and getting spoiled a little.) Here's hoping all of you mothers had a happy Mother's Day! Our meeting closed with another good meal awaiting us.

Sister Tesar asked us what we would like for her to cook, again.

Well, Brother Carl has been requesting dumplings every meeting since January, so, please, Sister Tesar, make those dumplings for Brother Carl and make him happy!

Our next meeting will be Sunday, May 16. See you then!

Fraternally, Helen Kubala Reporter -SPJST-

From Lodge No. 172, Pasadena News

Dear SPJST Members and Friends: We are extending our greetings to everyone in Texas from the fastest growing fraternal society and Lodge No, 172 in Pasadena.

Those of you who may not know of our lodge's existence, be on an alert and invite all your relatives, friends and neighbors to our activities; we have fine SPJST sales representatives to help you join our lodge.

(Saturday night, at one of our dances, one of our salespersons spoke to a few good prospects.

Thanks to her for she is a very good and admirable lodge sister; she and her husband love to dance.)

Everyone, at the May 1st dance, had an enjoyable time. Among the celebrants were: Hans Chris and Marie Holten who celebrated their anniversary, also Sister Helen Wallace celebrated her birthday.

Dan 'n' the Boys furnished good music for us; Dan Pavlas is originally from Praha, Texas. God bless him!

Sister Cecilia Klechka provided a big batch of popcorn for everybody.

At our table were some honored guests (all brothers and sisters), namely: Raymond and Ruby Skrabanek, Herbie and Evelyn Kimmons, Jim and Joyce Kimmons, Otto and Gladys Geoke, Charlie and Anna Bell Fosters, Eddie and Marie Pazderny. Our hall was almost full to capacity. Keep coming because we love you all and each of you are welcome to attend our functions. I don't want to forget to mention: Clarence and Margaret Phillpopps and their new friends from Crosby were also in attendance at the dance.

May 8 we had a country-western dance with music played by Neal Hart and his Pure Country which was enjoyed by our patrons from near and far.

May 15 our lodge has booked

6/VESTNfK — Wednesday, May 12, 1982 Henry Repka and the Music Kings who play a variety type of music and fine vocalists, including his talented young son. We always have people attending our dances to hear this band play their finest selected tunes. We, at the lodge, are very particular about the bands we select for our dancing fans.

Another lodge activity I wish to -ntion this „ me: Our monthly m °_ will be held , L2 at 7:30 p.m. s'-..arp and dc an to attend this meeting as well as our other monthly rnee`,*-- °-,ecause they are urgent ones - a.: of you who are concerned wit: - _1r lodge's progress.

When this letter will be printed, the 3-day Czechfest in Rosenberg at the Fairgrounds on Highway 36 toward Needville, will be in the past.

I hope many of you have had the opportunity to attend the enjoyable event.

May 2nd, we heard over Radio Station KFRD that one of our relatives, Frank Mikeska, age 81, died and was a member of the SPJST lodges either at Bleiberville or Nelsonville. May he rest in peace.

May the other SPJST members also rest in peace, even those who are in rest homes or wherever; have restful days and we are thinking of you all and pray that some day you will recover soon; we extend our best wishes in health and happiness.

Fraternally yours, John T. Mikeska -SPJST-

Lodge No. 183, Mid-Cities 7eting Dear Members, It was another one of those Saturdays! The one you keep telling yourself you are not going to do next year. You get up early on the 1st day of the 5th month and find you have a Number 4 inspection sticker on your car and you already have a full day's work planned, but you rush down early to get in line only to find there are many more waiting. When your turn comes up you feel relieved . . . and then the mechanic tells you that you have to have a muffler installed before you can get a sticker. You rush to the muffler shop before it closes only to wait in line to have the muffler installed and back to the inspection station to get the sticker.

Then you realize it is- already 12 o'clock and you have about 12 hours of work left to do. You get home late at night and wonder . . . "WHAT HAPPENED?" Enough chatter for now. I need to go on to other things.

I would like to remind you of our meeting on the 16th of May and, if any of you members would like to change or add to the programs that the lodge officers have been giving you, you must come to the meetings, so it can be recorded in the minutes.

Without someone attending the meetings, fraternalism would die out. SPJST has remained all these years and kept growing every year because someone in the past attended meetings. Just by you attending your lodge meetings will keep SPJST and Lodge 183 growing to be the best lodge in Texas.

There are many alibis for not doing things or attending meetings.

The April issue of American Sokol listed 15: 1) I didn't get the breaks.

2) Employers want "Yes-men" and I'm not one. 3) If only I had a better

education, I could compete. 4) It's this desk work that keeps me from being healthy. 5) It's my mother's fault that I'm not married. 6) If other employers paid better wages, I could do it, too. 7) If the government ,gave me a chance, I'd make money. 8) If people in this town were more friendly and congenial, I wouldn't be so lonely.

9) Good idea — if only I had the time. 10) If I had married another man (or woman), I'd be happy. 11) If my parents only had money, I could have good times, too. 12) Society is to blame. 13) He hit me first. 14) It's all a matter of,luck. 15) He had pull and I didn't.

But the best one I have heard lately is the one about two men going fishing on a Sunday morning and were feeling pretty guilty, especially since the fish didn't bite.

One said to the other: "I guess I should have stayed at home and gone to church." To which the other angler replied, lazily: "I couldn't have gone to church anyway . . . my wife's sick in bed". So members whatever your alibi is try to make some of your lodge meetings in the near future.

Also mark your calendar for Saturday, May 29, 9-1, that's the day Jim Bochnicek from Nebraska will be playing for your dancing pleasure. Thursday night Lambert and Bennie Mae Pustejovsky flew to Houston to join their daughter and son-in-law and went to the crawfish festival in Louisiana. They probably will come back full of . . . crawfish?

Hope you had a good time, Lambert and Bennie Mae, and had a smooth ride on the plane; I heard about one that was so rough that the stewardess poured the food directly into the sick sacks!

Keep smiling!

Fraternally, Norman M. Kneschk Reporter -SPJST-

SPJST Lcdge No. 84, Dallas Softball Team Rer ort Dear Brothers and Sisters: Tuesday night, April 20 we played our second League game against the Dallas Metros team and we won by a score of 3 to 2. We scored our first run in the second inning and they scored 2 runs in the top of the 4th inning to go ahead by a 2 to 1 score.

In the bottom of the 6th inning, we scored 2 more runs to go ahead and 3 to 2 was the final score.

Lionel Schulz was the winning pitcher allowing 7 hits, 3 walks and 2 strikeouts and was tuff when he had to be; a fine performance.

Offensively, we were still weak with the bats, but we got the hits, walks and sacrifices when we needed them, and this is a good sign.

Hitters were Dan Palm with a single, Don Jarma with a single and a walk, Tom Stites with a sacrifice hit, Danny Yates with a single and Tommy Yates with a walk.

After the win, the players were in much better spirits and we all enjoyed a get-together at Tony's after the game.

Our games were scheduled for Wednesday, April 28 at 7:50 p.m., Wednesday, May 5 at 9:10 p.m. at Samuel Grand No 2, Tuesday, May 11 at 9:10 p.m. at Samuel Grand No.

1 and Wednesday, May 19 at Samuel Grand No. 2 at 9:10 p.m.

The weekend of Saturday, May 1 and Sunday, May 2, our team was scheduled to play in the City of Fort Worth Tournament and hoping to make an improved showing over the Denton Tournament.

Oh, yes! The team's annual enefit Softball Team Dance will be held at Lodge No. 84 on 2625 Floyd Street, Saturday night, May 29, with music by the very popular, Jodie Mikula Orchestra. To be a benefit dance, it must be attended by one and all, so please make an effort and support the team who are in dire need of financial support. We assure you all the team will appreciate your presence at our dance, please come!

Ben Jarma Lodge No. 84 Softball Team

-SPJST-

Library, Archives, Museum

Dear Readers:

It has been quite some time since I have reported on our LAM department; we have been quite busy working up new displays to make our Museum even more outstanding and there just doesn't seem to be enough hours in our days to do everything we want to do.

Lately most of our visitors seem to think that books in our library are only displayed to see and I would like to correct this impression. WE LOAN OUR BOOKS TO READERS for periods up to 60 days at no charge but, if we have to send them by mail, you pay the postage both ways which is the lowest mail transportation cost of all types of mail.

The average cost is less than 25 per book both ways. We have books on every imaginable subject: Agriculture, Business, Education, Religion, Story Books, Historical books in both Czech and English languages. We will be happy to send you a list in either language or both.

We still have a lot of room for additional books; if you have old or new books in- any condition, we would be happy to accept them for our library and enter your name on the GOLDEN BOOK where it will remain forever.

Those of you who have not seen our LAM department we extend our sincere invitation to come and see it; we would be most happy to show it to you; most of our visitors tell us that they had no idea that it was so informative; history staring at you from every angle and every corner.

Recently we have acquired the DERRINGER PISTOL that forced Santa Anna to surrender to General Sam Houston; we also have the pistol that killed John Wesley Hardin, a notorious Texas outlaw and many others. We have over 1700 items on display dating back to the year 627, so come and see it soon; you will be glad you did because, until you see it, you won't know what is displayed here. For all this I want to sincerely THANK THE DONORS who have made our museum so outstanding, for without their generous donations it couldn't have become what it is.

We can still use some unusual items in our museum; if you have something unusual, drop us a line and we will reply by return mail if we need it.

Otto Han us --SPJST-

Austin, Texas Dear Brother Rudy J. Sefcik, editor of Vestnik, and Members: In the first week of April, I was invited, by my dear daughter, Lillie, and son-in-law, John Huber, to move and stay with them for some time for a change. This invitation was gratefully accepted, because I planned (in 1981) to attend the advertised annual CESAT meeting in Taylor, Texas. During that time my dear granddaughter, Paula Huber, had wedding and there was no way to be at two occasions on the same day. This year there was nothing in my way. April 22nd, at 10 a.m., my dear sin-in-law, John Huber, came to Corpus Christi, Texas, and at 2:20 p.m. we were at the Huber's home. It was a pleasure to embrace Lillie and Nancy. (My lovely home in Corpus Christi is under the supervision of my dear children who are residing there.)

When we got in the car, it was drizzling, and 70 miles later it quit raining and the fog lifted.

The same thing happened Saturday at 11 a.m.; it was raining and foggy when Lillie and I went to the Czech Ex-Students meeting and (CESAT) program in Taylor, Texas.

At noon we stopped at a fine restaurant in Taylor, operated by Czech owners, for a good meal and service.

The weather warmed up and the sun began to shine. On the way we saw some fields (in some places) were under water. After lunch we started out to look for the SPJST Praha No. 29 Hall. We were welcomed inside by two ladies at the registration table. From there we were ushered to the room where the meeting of the ex-students and teachers was in session, one hour too late. Inside we were welcomed by Professor W. E. Souchek and introduced to the assembly; they responded with applause. This was the 9th annual meeting. The officers were elected for the coming year. After the meeting we had the pleasure and honor to shake hands with Mrs. Prasatik; she is a school teacher, if I am not mistaken; she made an interesting speech in regard of her activity in several schools, where she was invited (by other school teachers) to lecture to school students about Czechoslovakia.

Mr. John J. Karas of Houston is known to me from .reading his letters in the Czech newspapers (lately by CESAT publicity). Mr. Karel Sicner, also from Houston, is also known to me from reading his letters in the same newspapers. I met them there that day.

Editor of the SPJST Vestnik, Rudy J. Sefcik, came to the front of the stage with his camera to make this meeting one more page added to the history minutebook of CESAT and Czech students and teachers.

At 1:40 p.m., we all moved to the main dance floor arranged with tables and chairs. There was some more handshaking — hellos and goodbyes.

In 1929, when farming near Buckholts and Rogers, one day I received a letter from Professor Edward Micek, who was teaching Czech classes at the University of Texas at Austin. He wrote that the Czech Club will sponsor (in summertime between the school semesters) a program on the university grounds. He asked if our Sokol Unit in Btickholts' cnn presentAhe Czech'

Wednesday, May 12, 1982 — VtSTNiK/7

The CESAT Officers were elected at the Ninth Annual Meeting held April 24, 1982 at Lodge Praha No. 29. L to R are: Calvin C. Chervenka of (CHE) Council of Higher Education (Matice); Jan J. Karas, Public Relations for CESAT and CHE; Lillian Pivonka, secretary of CHE; Bernard Pivonka, president of CESAT; Thadious Polasek, vice president of CESAT; and William Souchek, secretary for CESAT. (All photos by Editor) Supreme Lodge President Nick Morris is showing a ch rt of schools and colleges teaching the Czech language, which is supported by the SPJST Society.

This is part of a group attending the morning session at tit held April 24, 1982 at Lodge Praha No. 29 at Taylor.

Kathy Blount showed beautiful slides on the "Life Style and Customs of CSSR." She was very interesting in her presentation and spent 18 months there with relatives and friends.

Professor William Souchek, who will again be teaching Czech at the Alvin Junior College, was among the guest speakers at the Conference held at Lodge Praha No. 29, April 24th. He explained the difficulty with trying to keep the Czech language courses in the University of Houston.

Former University of Texas at Austin Professor receives an award at the Conference in Taylor for her many years promoting the Czech language.

Sharing the happy moment are: Brother John Stasa of Corpus Christi, who also promotes the Czech language; Professor Svatava Jacobson of Austin; and Sister Lillie (Stasa) Huber of Austin, who brought her father to the Conference at Taylor.

Mark Petrik is giving a presentation on "Brousene Sklo" (Etched Glass).

Dr. Clint Machann, CESAT president from 1980-82, is welcoming the assembly.

National Dance "Beseda"? With the permission of our Beseda dancers, the answer was that we are willing to assist with that number. I was president of the Sokol Unit in Buckholts at that time. The Sokol Unit was represented by 16 dancers, (8 couples) and 8 musicians: "The Kuzel's Band." It was wonderful weather and a successful program.

Professor Micek was known to me since he moved from Chicago to Austin in 1927. George Kacir, a student and single, was one of the Czech Club leaders and, in 1931, he was honored with a. stipendium so he could attend the Charles University

Brother Albert Blaha is speaking on "Collecting Historical Data On Czech Pioneers In Texas, 1850-1900." in Prague, Czechoslovakia. Later on he served as a legal advisor for RVOS. The Prasatik family was among the well-known prominent Austin citizens who were active in many progressive undertakings. We are in need of more Prasatiks and all other above-named persons.

At the meeting in Taylor, I occupied the empty table and Lillie came and introduced me to her friend, Professor Svatava Jacobson from Austin, Texas. She is also wellknown from her activities at the University of Texas in Austin and the Czech Student's Club and CESAT. My daughter, Lillie, and

Professor S. Jacobson met, for the first time, 28 October 1978 at the Czech Symposium in Temple, Texas.

This time she was honored with a plaque. Then we shook hands with Editor R. J. Sefcik from West, who was busy taking pictures with his camera . Among the others were: professor Jos. J. Skrivanek and his dear spouse, also the widow of the late Dr. John Skrivanek, Mrs. Lil Skrivanek, whose husband was the founder of the Czech Class at the Texas A&M University in College Station and CEFT (Czech Educational Foundation of Texas) and Brother Calvin Chervenka known to me when he taught school in Rogers and lately teaching as an instructor at Temple Junior College in Temple, Texas. What also interested me was: when we were visiting at my table with my daughter, Lillie, Professor Jacobson and Editor R. J. Sefcik, a young man walked by and he stopped when he heard our Czech language spoken; his name was Antoni Walasik of Polish nationality. (I think Brother Sefcik may know more about him.) I

will stop because there will be many talented reporters writing so let's see what they may have to say.

The five (5) capital letters of CESAT represent this organization: "The Czech Ex-Students Association of Texas."

In our conversation I mentioned the Czech Heritage Society of South Texas and that the next meeting will be held in May, but the date and place was not, set. Professor S. Jacobson was interested in attending this meeting. (I wrote a letter to Secretary Helen Pavelka at Route 4, Robstown, TX 78380, to contact the officers of the Czech Heritage Society and Professor Svatava Jacobson in this affair.)

The dance floor where the afternoon's program was conducted was one-third unoccupied. This gettogether was very interesting to me and, as a member, I wish many more successful meetings in the coming years.

This occasion will add another page to my daily notebook. I wish to think all who shook hands with me, my dear daughter, Lillie, and son-inlaw, John Huber, for the opportunity they have given me for being able to attend this beautiful occasion where we met so many friendly people. We departed at 6:30 p.m.

Respectfully yours, John Stasa Historian -SPJST -

8/Vg STNIK — Wednesday, May 12, 1982

From the SecretaryTreasurer's Office SPJST DIRECTORY May 1982 DISTRICT SECRETARIES District No. 1 Jacquelyn Wakefield, Rt. 1, Centerville, Tx 75833.

District No. 2 Judith Prinz, 1119 N. Ave. C., Elgin, Tx 78621.

District No. 3 Bernard Hlavaty, 1302 Southmoor Dr., Arlington, Tx 76010.

District No. 4 Diana Pelzel, Mereta Rt., San Angelo, Tx 76901.

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

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

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

29. Michael taiser, Rt. 2, Box 23, Taylor, Tx 76574.

91. Georgia Lostak, 100 Faith St., Highlands, Tx 77562.

161. Tillie Valchar, 1212 Mockingbird Circle, Pleasanton, Tx 78064.

30. Wanda Dorotik, Rt. 3, Box 223, El Campo, Tx 77437.

92. Mrs. Christine Zich, 3217 Lubbock Ave., Fort Worth, Tx 76109.

162. Geraldine Kucera, Rt. 2, Box 530, Rosharon, Tx 77583.

31. Marvin Kunetka, 318 Pat Cleburne, Yoakum, Tx 77995.

93. L. F. Pustejovsky, Rt. 2, Box 1P, Karnes City, Tx 78118.

164. Louis Krupala, Rt. 2, Box 61, Harlingen, Tx 78550.

32. Adele Donalson, Box 5055, Victoria, Tx 77901.

94. Cecil H. Dickson, 1308 Garden Lane, Bryan, Tx 77801.

167. Sharon Howard, Box 94, Penelope, Tx 76676.

33. Lillie Mikeska, Rt. 1, Box 7, Bleiblerville, Tx 78931.

95. Emil Holub, 808 W. Oregon, Seymour, Tx 76380.

168. Mrs. Evan Barta, 303 Coughran Rd., Pleasanton, Tx 78064.

35. Rosemary Banik, Rt. 1, Box 283, West, Tx 76691.

97. Dorothy Fuzzell, Gen Del., P acedo, Tx 77977.

169. Frieda Bednar, Rt. 4, Box 684, Brenham, Tx 77833.

36. Jerome Kopecky, Box 304, West, Tx 76691.

100. Clara Schoenemann, Rt. 2, Box 236, Somerville, Tx 77879.

170. Jane Orchard, P.O. Box 67, Old Ocean, Tx 77463.

38. J. J. Hribek, 700 Hudgins, Smithville, Tx 78957.

39. Elain Luza, 3809 Elaine, Bryan, Tx 77801.

40. Albert Kresta, Rt. 1, Box 117, El Campo, Tx 77437.

41. Laura Alexander, Rt. 1, Box 119AA, Port Lavaca, Tx 77979.

42. Melba Gaydosik, Rt. 1, Box 70A, Brookshire, Tx 77423.

44. Miroslav L. Petrusek, Rt. 2, Box 142, New Ulm, Tx 78950.

47. Dolores Skrabanek, Rt. 4, Box 562, Temple, Tx 76501.

101. Rudy G. Paclik, 1315 E. Calif. St., Gaines. ville, Tx 76240.

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

171. Sue Grabarkewitz, P.O. Box 92, Lockhart, Tx 78644.

172. Vlasta Machann, 1710 Oaks Dr., Pasadena, Tx 77502.

106. J. C. Spacek, Sr. 705 S. Madison, La Grange, Tx 78945.

173. Henrietta Fee, 5001 Live Oak Dr., Texas City, Tx 77591.

107. Pauline S. Pavliska, Rt. 2, Box 154, Floresville, Tx 78114.

174. Florian C. Skubal, Rt. 1, Box 42, Rockdale, Tx 76567.

110. Willie V. Janicek, Rt. 3, Box 190, Terrell, Tx 75160.

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

112. 011ie A. Miller, P.O. Box 336, Guy, Tx 77444.

176. Brenda Pike, 10518 Deval, Houston, Tx 77040.

114. Alvin B azda, 1224 Courtney, Richmond, Tx 77469.

177. Dorothy Lisenbe, Rt. 6, Box 6490, Belton, Tx 76513.

LOCAL LODGE SECRETARIES

48. Kay Hell, 1701 McLain, Taylor, Tx 76574.

1. Mrs. Annie P. Cmajdalka, Box 87, Fayetteville, Tx 78940.

49. Mrs. Julie M. Lisso, Rt. 1, Box 62, Rowena, Tx 76875.

117. Betty Jurica, Rt. 2, Box 899, Corpus Christi, Tx 78410.

178. Betty B. Alvis, 2600 North Ridge, Longview, Tx 75605.

4. Erwin J. Holy, Rt. 3 Box 381-C, Ballettsville, Tx 77964.

50. Mrs. Anna Bartos, Rt. 1, Box 281, El Campo, Tx 77437.

122. Dennis A. Korertek, Rt. 1, Box Wallis, Tx 77485.

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179. Jeanette Schoenst, Rt. 1, Box 118, Carmine, Tx 78932.

5. Mrs. Lorene Schroeder, Rt. 2, Box 87, Whitesboro, Tx 76273.

51. D. A. Juren, Box 116, Effinger, Tx 78938.

125. Edwin A. Baros, P.O. Box 145, Westhoff, Tx 77994.

180. Frances Simmank, 1015 W. Boyce, Ft. Worth, Tx 76115.

129. Jerry Novosad, Sr., Rt. 1, Box 448, Wheelock, Tx 77882.

181. Ora Sahualla, Rt. 15, Box 396B, Conroe, Tx 77301.

139. Martha Vrla, 6641 Patrick Dr., Dallas, Tx 75214.

183. Pat Sill, 400 Westview Terrace, Arlington, Tx 76013.

54. Maxine Sefcik, Box 85, West, Tx 76691.

Barbara Jean Hykel, R Tx 76691.

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8. Emil G. Shumbera, Rt. 1, Box 41 Weimar, Tx 78962.

57. 8.red A. Havel, Jr., Box 121, Gonzales, Tx 78829.

58. Pauline Kalina, R?. 3. Box 494, Wharton, Tx 77488.

9. Lyndon Jakuhik, Box 98, Snook, Tx 77878.

10. Ben Svoboda, P.O. Box 934, Shiner, Tx 77984.

11. Erwin Jalufka, Rt. 4, Box 283, Schulenburg, 'Tx 78956.

63. Felix Jur a, Rt. 2, Box 197, Yoakum, 77995.

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65. Jerry Prochaska, 20507 Ramsey Rd., Box 634, C sby, Tx 77532.

66. Bonnie Pruitt, 2217 Joey, Waco, Tx 76711.

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

13. Olga M. Nimtz, Rt. 1, Box 48-A, Dime Box, Tx 77853.

14. Ed G. Vavra, Rt. 3, Box 637, Brenham, Tx 77833.

15. Charlsie Svetlik, Box 162, Buckholts, Tx 76518.

67. Emil Pesek, 604 Herder, Schulenburg, Tx 78956.

68. Lillie M. Shupak, 935 Shupak Rd., Bellville, Tx 77418.

72. Katherine Bedrich, Rt. 1, Box 283C, Cameron, Tx 76520.

73. James Haisler, Rt. 1, Seymour, Tx 76380.

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

134. Fred R. Vecera, Rt. 2, Crowell, Tx 79227.

135. Jerry Chudej, 608 Loma Alta, Ennis, Tx 75119.

137. Viola Cabla, 814 E. Main, Sinton, Tx 78387.

138. Mrs. Sophie Dybala, Sta Ganado, Tx 77962.

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139. T H. Lostak, Box 194, Danbury, Tx 77534.

141. Daniel Schaefer, P.O. Box Top, Tx 78954.

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142. Alice Jochen, 8436 Ceda brake D ., Houston, Tx 77055.

16. Henry Melnar, 401 Bowie, Hallettsville, Tx 77964.

74. Creola Wilcox, 118 Pineview Dr., Crockett, Tx 75835.

17. Melvin H. Skrabanek. Box 270, Caldwell, Tx 77836.

76. Diane Sottek, 2004 Gloria, Wichita Falls, Tx 76309.

18. Jeanette Peterson, 512 Hwy. 95N, Elgin, Tx 78621.

77. Lillie Ptacek, Rt. 2, Seymour, Tx 76380.

147. Isabel Ventrcek, 809 Olive St., ourdanton, Tx 78026.

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

148. Lillian Hlozek, Box 65, Blessing Tx 77419.

80. Glen Latham, Rt. 1, Holland, Tx 76534.

149. Carole Truksa Rt. 2, Box 410, Alvin, Tx 77511.

19. Ella J. Lichnovsky, Rt. 4, Box 185, Schulenburg, Tx 78956.

20. Leslie Loessin. Rt. 1, Box 688, Granger, Tx 76530.

21. Eddie Kubecka, Rt. 4, Box 266, Schulenburg, Tx 78956.

81. Mary Werner, 2414 Ave. 0., Rosenberg, Tx 77471.

143. Mrs. Ida Mareth, toria, Tx 77901.

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82. Miles S. Strunc, Box 133, Ennis, Tx 75119.

151. Miss Carolyn Bucek P.O. Box 1261, Wharton, Tx 77488.

22. Sam Zubicek, Rt. 1, Box 185, Cat Spring, Tx 78933.

84. Evelyn G. Salac, 3895 Cortez Dr., Dallas, Tx 75220.

153. Mrs. Janie Dusek,Rt. 1, Box 114, Edna, Tx 77957.

23. Hattie Brossman, Rt. 4, Box 31, Schulenburg, Tx 78956.

85. Mrs. J. C. Baty, Rt. 2, Box 15, Munday, Tx 76371.

154. Mary Renfro, Rt. 10, Box 613, Ft. Worth, Tx 76135.

24. Patsy S. Vanicek, Rt. 4, Box 551, Temple, Tx 76501.

87. Dorothy Chervenka, 1615 E. Barton Dr., Temple, Tx 76501.

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

25. Kay Lynn Kovar, Rt. 4, Box 273, Ennis, Tx 75119.

88. Clara Broz, 1105 Aurora, Houston, Tx 77009.

156. Mary Ellen Pyle, 2402 Cedar Bayou Lynchburg Rd., Baytown, Tx 77521.

26. Annie Mae Cox, Rt. 1, Box 114M, Mathis, Tx 78368.

89. John J. Plasek, Box 513, Rosebud, Tx 76570.

157. Mrs. Ernest Kristinek, Rt. 7, Box 834, Lubbock, Tx 79401.

28. Albert Lupik, Box 64, East Bernard, Tx 77435.

90. Mrs. Annie Vrzalik Rt. 2, Box 26, Stamford, Tx 79533.

160. Linda Pelzel Jones, 223 Mockingbird Lane, San Angelo, Tx 76901.

184. Frank C. Wagner,Rt. 3, Box 194, Shiner, Tx 77984.

185. Theresa L. Haag, 1334 Rivercrest Dr., New Braunfels, Tx 78130.

186. Helen Jurica„ P.O. Box 477, Caldwell, Tx 77836.

187. Billye Leschber, Rt. 1, Box 107K. Taylor, Tx 76574.

188. Gwen Lee, P.O. Box 558, Buffalo, Tx 75831.

189. Mary Polasek, 2817 Forest Wood, Bryan, Tx 77801.

Article 103 (d) of our By-Laws provides that the Vestnik publish the names and addresses of the district and local lodge secretaries. This directory is printed in compliance with that By-Law. A number of lodges have not submitted a list of officers for 1982 and in those instances, information from the previous year is listed.

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Austin, Texas May 3,1982 Dear Sir: I saw in the Vestnik where they had a reunion of the Seaton School.

I wonder if you would have room enough to print my two sisters' and my address for one week.

My sister, Ella Svadlenak, who lived in Taft, Texas; now has this address: Mrs. Ella Svadlenak, Taft Hospital, Room No. 206, Taft, TX 78390. (She is not in the hospital, she just has a room there.)

My other sister's address is: Klara (Svadlenak ?-Ed.) who lives in Temple at 703 South 3rd Street, Temple, TX 76701.

Wednesday, May 12, 1982 — VESTNIK/9 My address is: Mrs. Lillie Skrabanek, Room No. 26, 3759 Valley View Rd., Austin, TX 78704.

I would appreciate if you would put our addresses in the Vestnik paper just one time. Maybe some of our friends would get in touch with us.

We taught school in Seaton for 3 years and we boarded with—Mrs. Matina; I don't know where she lives now.

I am 90 years old now and I would appreciate hearing from someone there, even if I could not have been at the reunion.

Thank you!

Sincerely, Mrs. Lillie Skrabanek (Mikeska) —SPJST11■11111■■■It

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Texas Fraternal Congress This year's Texas Fraternal Congress will be held at The Inn Of The Hills Hotel in Kerrville, October 30th-31st. *** DISTRICT II

The District II fall meeting will be held Sunday, August 8, 1982 at Round Rock, with Lodge No. 187 serving as host lodge.

REUNIONS

2annich43rovec Reunion Held Recently The sixteenth annual TannichBrovec family reunion was he'd April 25, 1982 at the New Taiton Hall. There were about 95 family members and guests present.

Following a buffet lunch, the regular business meeting was held with Evelyn Jurecka of Weimar presiding. Carol McLemore of Beeville read the minutes from last year and the financial report was given by Leroy Petersen of Houston for Treasurer Marlyn Powers.

Officers were elected for the next year. Elected were: President Buddy Pusok of Pinehurst, Vice President Leroy Petersen of Houston, Secretary Carol McLemore of Beeville, Treasurer Gwen Petersen of Houston and Reporter Jake Sekerka of Houston.

Letters were read from Sister Dorothy Anhaiser of Brownville and John and Rose Marie Bartlett of Washington State. A gift from Mrs. Wanda Tannich and children, Louis, David and Margaret, in memory of Louis Tannich, was acknowledged.

Recognized were the youngest and oldest family members present as well as the members traveling the greatest distance: youngest— Miss Holly Pusok (age 3 months), daughter of Buddy and Gaynell Pusok of Pinehurst; oldest — Mrs. Bertha Ulbricht of Weimar; Betty and Douglas Bartosh of Temple traveled the farthest distance to attend.

It was decided that the seventeenth reunion would be held in New Taiton Sunday, April 24, 1982, at 11 a.m.

Following the business meeting,

the family members enjoyed playing social games and visiting with one another.

Jake Sekerka Reporter —SPJST-

Mazac Reunion The 5th annual family reunion for the descendants of John and Marie Mazac will be held Sunday, May 16, 1982 at the VFW Hall at Circleville, 5 miles north of Taylor on Hwy. 95.

A basket lunch will be served at noon. Any donated items will be appreciated for an auction.

Frankie Volek President Albert Mazac Vice President Georgie Ochoa Secretary Aleene Selucky Treasurer ***

national Market Center, Polynesian Culture Center, Circle Island, area beaches, and Pearl Harbor. They also visited the Kodak Hula Show, Zoo and Park.

Shana is the 13-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Patterson of Temple. She is an active member of the youth club at SPJST Lodge No. 47 at Seaton.

SPJST Member Wins Trip to Nation's Capitol

Vicki Nors, a West High School Sophomore, has recently won the 4-H 1982 Government in Action Youth Tour. After hearing a lecture by a Brazos Electric Cooperative representative, she prepared an essay on which she was judged.

Two 4-H members representing McLennan County were chosen for the trip which will be held June 10-22, The fourth annual reunion for the 1982. The trip will also take in the descendants of Tom and Johanna World's Fair in Knoxville, Tennessee Mrazek will be held Sunday, June and all points of interest at Washing14, 1982 at the Moose Lodge, 8001 ton, D.C. South Padre Island Drive in Corpus Vicki is the daughter of Gene and Christi. Each family is requested to Mary Ann Nors of West. She is the bring a covered dish for your own granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel family, also bring your own plates Nors, all active members of Lodge No. and utensils. Beverages will be 66, Waco. (Br. Daniel Nors is Lodge provided.

No. 66, Waco president.—Editor.) *** Vlasta Mrazek 511'/2 E. Ave. D. Robstown, TX 78380

Mrazek Reunion

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FEATURES

Tc ,nple Youth Parti-,-,.ipated International Music Festival Miss Shana Patterson, a member of the Central Texas Girls Choir sponsored by the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, has returned from Honolulu, Hawaii. The Girls Choir left Austin Tuesday, April 6 and returned Wednesday, April 14.

While in Hawaii, the girls sang at schools and shopping centers. They competed at the International Music Festival and placed third.

In addition to the competition and singing engagements, the girls toured the Arizona Memorial, the Inter-

WCJC Polka Band Played Polkas, Waltzes,

The Wharton County Junior College Band presented a memorable collection of authentic Czech marches, polkas, waltzes and other folk songs when it appeared in concert from 12 noon to 1 p.m.

Sunday, May 9 at the seventh annual Fort Bend County Czechfest held on the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds, three miles south of Rosenberg.

WCJC's "Polka :and" performed during broadcast of "The AmericanCzech Hour" over Radio Station KFRD-AM in Rosenberg.

Complete musical arrangements for band instruments have been donated by the SPJST Czech Concert Orchestras of Houston and Dallas according to Jim Paul, WCJC Band Director.

"We are very grateful to Rudy Dybala of Houston and Sid Pokladnik of Dallas for their assistance in helping us entertain the many thousands of people who attended this year's Czech Fest," stated Paul.

Favorite Czech marches included Andulko, Pod nasima okny, Koline, Muziky-Muziky, and Sokolsky Pochod. Familiar polkas included: Rano ranicko, U zelene Brany, Zahradko ty mala, Long Way to Prague (Ku Praze je cesta dlouha), Red Raven Polka, and Na marijance (Village Tavern Polka). Beautiful waltzes included: Oh! It Was A Beautiful Dream, Jde potok lucinou, Myslivecek, Na te louce zelene, Blue Skirt Waltz, and the patriotic hymns Kde Domov Muj and Nad Tatrou Sa Bly'Ska. "We also worked on several other select_ons including tile, popular: Barbara Polka, Sivy kun, Helena Polka, and Springtime Polka," added Paul.

WCJC student musicians who performed were Whartonians: Barbara Blazek, Ken Fowler, Carol Rivera, Laverne Williams, Pam Stavinoha, and Sandy Ford; also, Sabi Hernandez of El Campo, Georgia Rowland of Louise, Noah Huerta and Paul Ellis of Van Vleck, Eva Erdelt of Bellville, Renee Hicks of Ganado, Carol Lopez and Mitzi Psencik of Edna, Vangie Luna of Rosenberg, Kelly Mansel of West Columbia, Mindy Wharton of Houston, and Karen Hubenak of Wallis.

Chuck Schwartzkopf Assistant to the President for Public Information Wharton County Junior College, Wharton Texas 77488

YOUTH SECTION Head of the Youth Department YOUTH ACTIVITY CALENDAR To Whom It May Concern: President Morris and SYD Jann Thomas met with the 7 DYCs (and one Assistant DYC) in the Supreme Lodge Nov. 21, 1981, and set the following tentative dates for the activities indicated.

DISTRICT YADS

Dist. 1—June 6th, Lodge 186 Caldwell Dist. II —July 11th Lodge 177 Academy Dist. III—June 27th, Lodge 84 Dallas Dist. IV —June 13th, Lodge 73 Seymour Dist. V —July 18th, Lodge 88 Houston Dist, VI—July 18th, Lodge 30 Taiton list. VII —June 27th, Tuloso School, Corpus Christi C G DATES Dist. I IV—July 27th, from noon meal through noon on July 30 Dist. II—July 31, from noon meal through Aug. 6 after noon meal Dist. III—Aug. 8, from evening meal through Aug. 11, after noon meal Dist. V —Aug. 13, from noon meal through Aug. 16 after noon meal Dist. VI—June 28th to July 2nd, Bastrop State Park. (Confirmed) Dist. VII —July 23rd, from noon meal through noon on July 26th Dist. VII —July 23rd, from supper (6 p.m.) and depart after breakfast on the 27th Notice that all districts will camp at Camp Val Verde except District VI. STATE COMPETITION State YAD— August 22nd, Temple High School (firm) State Royalty —September 18th, Lodge 177 Academy, (Note the change in date. SL members will be attending the National Fraternal Congress on September 25th.)

Music by "American Sunrise".

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

INTRODUCTION The following is the second of three guidelines that will be in effect for this year's SPJST camps. These guidelines were drawn up the latter part of 1981 and the early part of 1982, with input from many people who actively work with our youth at camp. It would be nice if we did not

10/VESTMK — Wednesday, May 12, 1982 have to have a lot of these things in writing, but human nature being what it is, we feel it has become necessary to stipulate certain things in printed form.

These guidelines were distributed to all those present at the recent Youth Leaders' Retreat here at the Home Office. We have a supply of them here in the Home Offie printed in booklet bum, how uvur. they are reprinted 'rere for the in !nation of all concerned. If it is you: desire to be a camper this year, please read tl-e following vea-: carefully and if you feel that you can abide by the rules and regulations set forth, by all means submit your camp application when the time comes. If you feel you cannot, it is better to know ahead of time the rules that you will be expected to abide by and then make your decision accordingly. We do not think they are too stringent or unreasonable. In years past, it would have been nice to have had these guidelines in writing; they might have avoided some difficulties and problems.

Save this issue for future reference, as well as the next issue which will deal with guidelines for staff. (Although the staff is hired out of this office, it might be well for everyone involved to know what their duties are and what is expected of them.)

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

GUIDELINES FOR CAMPERS AT SPJST CAMPS Greetings: We are glad that you are among the many who will be campers this year. We hope that you thoroughly enjoy it. Camping experience should be a happy and relaxing time for everyone involved. It is not a variation or continuation of school — that ended last May — and it should not be a rigid, disciplinary type of experience. At the same time, there are certain limitations and rules of conduct and behavior that must be followed in order to have a well-organized and orderly camp.

Your District Youth Counselor, or his or her representative, is the person in charge of your camp. The staff personnel, who are hired by the Youth Department, are in charge of their particular activity and they have been issued guidelines for their area of responsibility. Chaperones and LITs have also been given guidelines to cover their functions at camp. Do not ask for special favors or exceptions of the staff or chaperones.

The first thing that you should remember is that the purpose of camp is to afford you the opportunity of an experience that you probably won't get anywhere else in surroundings that are not as comfortable as home surroundings.

There is no airconditioning. There will be no one to make your beds or clean up around them. You will have to "hop" tables during the meals as part of your responsibility. The camping experience is also a learning experience in which you learn to work, play, and cooperate with and around other young people of about your age. You will get out of

the entire experience pretty much what you put into it. We want you to have a good time while at camp, but not at the expense of your fellow campers in any way. Everyone has to carry their load.

Upon arrival you will be assigned to a group and you should do things and stay with your group at all times, which includes one or more chaperones and one or more LITs ‘a.eaders in Training.)

The foil wing are a few of the rules that we expect you to observe while at camp and if you do not intend to observe them and conform to the various requirements, your district would i.eally be better off if you stayed at home. Although you are not in school and they are not "teachers" in the usual sense, remember that the various leaders are here voluntarily away from the comforts of their homes to make your stay as pleasant as possible and they don't need campers who give them a "hard time", sass or talk back to them and otherwise disregard or disobey the rules.

1. Effective 1 June 1982 and for the camping year 1983, the ages for camp will be 6 through age 15. If a person attains age 16 on or before June 1st, that person is not eligible to attend camp as a camper that year. No change for 1982 camps.

2. All campers will participate in all scheduled activities.

3. If you have to be late for a scheduled activity or cannot attend for some valid reason, it must be reported to the adult leader in charge.

4. (a) If you arrive in an automobile and it is to stay at camp until you leave, you will be permitted to unload your belongings, park it and not drive it during your stay at camp, except to leave in case of dire necessity or emergency. Upon arrival in your car, the key(s) to your car will be left with the DYC, who will give them to you in case of need or at your time of departure. The principal mode of getting around at camp is your feet; cars will not be used to transport persons from one location to another. When driving onto and from the camp premises, the speed is 15 mph and will be strictly observed. Anyone driving in excess of this limit is endangering the lives of others and will be asked to leave.

We cannot afford to give you a second chance. (b) Transporting campers to the canoeing site on the river or to the cookout is permitted because of the distance and time involved, however, a mature adult or the DYC is to drive the and/or truck, not a camper.

5. Except in the case of dire necessity or emergency, you will not be allowed to leave the camp grounds.

6. Lights OUT will be strictly observed. — QUIET! 7. No boys visiting in the girls' quarters and vice-versa. Save your romantic ventures for another time and another place. No campers are to be in the staff cabins at any time and the staff are not permitted to be in campers' cabins.

8. No discourteous acts toward anyone.

9. No hazing (pranks - harmless or otherwise) of fellow campers.

10. No throwing anyone into the swimming pool.

11. No tree-climbing or rockthrowing.

12. No abusing camp property or equipment. Any damage done while your group is at camp will be charged against your district's allocation and that means less money for your district and you as a camper. In addition, if you are caught, your parents will be called to come pick you up immediately.

Vandalism of any sort will not tolerated. _ 13. Each camper will keep everything orderly around his own bunk.

14. Good sportsmanship and conduct will be observed at all times.

15. Alcoholic beverages will not be tolerated anywhere at any time by anybody.

16. All camp areas will be cleaned before leaving camp. Campers will be expected to pick up all litter on the grounds and inside cabins where they stayed.

17. Proper camp attire will be enforced at all times. What is "proper" will be determined by the DYC, and if necessary, by consulting with the SYD and/or the Head of the Youth Department. Be reasonable!

18. Necessary personal phone calls by campers will be made on a collect basis only. In the event this is not done, the camper will be charged later after the billing comes through.

Remember, the SPJST spends a considerable amount of money on camp. You can show your appreciation by observing all rules and accepted norms of behavior.

Whatever you do will reflect on you first of all on your family secondly, and on your lodge and district, and ultimately, the whole SPJST. Think about it Enjoy yourself and have a good camp. We've planned and worked for you — now it's up to you For all other information pertaining to camp, consult the current SPJST Rule Book. The Supreme Lodge President and State Youth Director have overall jurisdiction over all phases of the SPJST Youth Program.

Fraternally, Nick A. Morris President of the Supreme Lodge, SPJST and Head of the Youth Department (These guidelines approved in the Supreme Lodge Meeting in January 1982.)

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District IV Youth Achievement Day Program Dear Members: A special invitation to all Supreme Lodge officers and their wives, editor and his wife and family, and all SPJST District IV officers, members and friends, and all other district members who might like to attend the District IV YAD, which will be held at the Senior's Recreational Building, 500 E. Belknap in Seymour, Texas June 13, 1982.

YAD AGENDA 12:00-1:5 p.m. — Registration 1:45-2:00 p.m.—Line up

2:00 p.m.— Welcome by DYC Mary Haisler Pledge of Allegiance led by Greg Blankenship "America" Song by all Individual Talent: 6-9, 10-12, 13-14, 15-17 Group Talent: Juniors 6-12; Teenagers 13-17 Introduction of Officers and Guests Recognition of State Youth Director and Youth Leaders 15-Minute Break Royalty Contest: Crowning of Queen by Annette Carnahan Sceptre Presentation by Stanley Kristinek Recognition of Judges District IV points awards by SYD Jann Thomas, Director Stanley Broz awarding YAD prizes, assisted by Mary Haisler and Jann Thomas Dismissed for lunch Each family is asked to bring some sweets or sandwiches for lunch as we have in the past. I would like to see a big crowd so the youth members would know we are all behind them and interested in their progress from year to year. They are doing a good job so let's all do our part and show them we care.

Please read your Rule Books carefully and if you have any doubts or questions, please let me hear from you.

I am hoping for a good turnout Sunday, June 13 at the YAD. Fraternally, Mrs. Mary Haisler District IV YC

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TRITON YOUTH CLUB NEWS Dear Vestnik Readers, Our May Youth Club meeting of Lodge SPJST No. 30 will be held Sunday, May 16 at 2:30 p.m. at the Taiton Community Center. It's after Mother's Day, but we still will honor our moms. Youngsters in ages 6-9 are asked to make a Mother's Day card; in 10-13 a flower arrangement for mom; in 13-17 make mom a corsage. All age groups are asked to make or read poems about mothers. Also each member is asked to bring a door prize for mom, which will be a drawing.

Lodge No. 30 members, remember, this is a very important meeting because we will discuss our June 9th trip to San Antonio, also our upcoming YAD in District VI for Sunday, July 18, at our Taiton Lodge No. 30. Some of you may say that's a long way off, but time sure flies by fast and we all have to be getting ready now well in advance. More information on our District VI YAD. Refreshment Committee for May consist of Mrs. Stanley Sellers and Mrs. Stanley Srubar.

See you all at our meeting May 16!

Fraternally, Rudy Laitkep, Jr. (5-6-82) -SPJST---

LODGE NO. 117 YC NEWS Dear Members, The Robstown Youth Club held its regular monthly meeting Saturday, April 24, 1982, at 1 p.m.

President Todd Ellzey called the meeting to order and led our group in the Pledge of Allegiance.

The treasurer's report was read

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by John Foerster in place of Edwin McDonald.

Mr. Hrncir talked to us about the skating party on the 17th which was cancelled because of bad weather; the cookies that Mr. Hrncir took to the rest homes April 2 and the District VII meeting held March 28 at New Braunfels were discussed.

Laura Landis was the only person with an April birthday.

The meeting was then adjourne..

by President Todd Ellzey. After the meeting we had refreshments and played games. The refreshments were brought by Mrs. Jurica and Mrs. Marek.

Fraternally, Debbie Foerster (13) (5-3-82) —SPJST-

Youth Entertair. At 1istrict III Meeting

The Cottonwood Youth Club per_o med three aifferen types of Czech dances

TAITON LODGE

NO.30

YC NEWS Dear Vestnik Readers, The District VI Training Class was held at the Fellowship Hall in El Campo April 24th. State Youth Director Jann Thomas was present. She went over the rules and then we worked on craft. She showed us how to make a beautiful silk carnation.

Those attending from Lodge No. 30, Taiton, were our youth leaders, Mrs. Jerome Dorotik; assistant youth leader, Mrs. Alvin Kahanek, along with adults, Mrs. Lad Srubar and Mrs. Jim Dornak. Youth members who attended were Vicki, Jean and Marcy Dorotik, Karen Kahanek, Michelle Srubar, Kristi Sellers and Janna and Landis Dornak.

After the training class, we all went to the Pizza Hut and ate pizzas.

Fraternally yours, Vicki Dorotik (16) (5-3-82) —SPJST-

WARRENTON YC ATTENDS ACTIVITY The Warrenton Lodge No. 179 members attended the Ice Capades in Austin Sunday, April 25, 1982 for the 6 p.m. performance. We chartered a bus which was filled to capacity; I even had three in my seat and everyone enjoyed the afternoon.

Before the performance we served a fried chicken picnic lunch at the Capitol picnic grounds giving members the opportunity to tour the grounds.

Fraternally, Staci Schoenst (5-5-82) - SPJST— A COMMUNITY SERVICE BY LODGE WARRENTON YOUTH

Dear Friends, Our Lodge No. 179 Youth Club and Mother Lodge attended the 4-H Appreciation Supper at Round Top Rifle Association Hall Thursday evening, April 27, 1982.

Stew supper, refreshments and all types of desserts were served. We supported our members who participated in the Junior Livestock Show at La Grange held April 2nd and 3rd. The community involvement is appreciated and encouraged.

Fraternally, Sue Lynn Schoenst ( -5-82) -SPJST-

at the District III meeting April 25, 1982. Front row, L to R: Torie Grmela, Shirley Dobecka, Theresa Dobecka, Karen Hykel, Nanette Hykel. Back row, L to R: Maggie Grmela, their instructor, Bobby Hykel, Eddie Hykel, Terry Hykel, Dee Dee Dobecka, and Darrell Uptmor. (Photos by Editor)

LODGE NO.30 YC NEWS

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

Dear Vestnik Readers, The Taiton SPJST Youth Club will meet Sunday, May 16, at 2:30 p.m. at the Taiton Community Center.

Those who will be serving refreshments are: Mrs. Andrew Srubar and Mrs. Stanley Sellers.

I'll see you all at the meeting!

Fraternally, Michelle Srubar (13) (5-5-82) —SPJST-

We, the Resolution Committee, of Lodge No. 17, Novy Tabor, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother,

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madam EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge Svornost Jihu, Buckholts No. 15 on behalf of our entire membership, wish to extend our deepest and most sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge sister ROSIE ARSAG, 70 years old, of Austin, Texas and formerly of Milam County, who died Monday in Austin.

Funeral services were held at noon Tuesday in Cook-Walden Funeral Home in Austin. Burial was at 3 p.m.

Tuesday in Carinth Cemetery near Buckholts.

Sister Arsag was born 2 August 1911 to Henry Eickenharst and Sophia Jekel. She joined the Buckholts Lodge No. 15 in 1953.

Survivors include her husband, Frank Arsag; son, Leon Arsag of Austin; three brothers, Willie Eickenharst of Cameron, Henry Eickenharst of Rosebud and Charlie Eickenharst of Austin; eight sisters, Edna Spalding of Santa Fe, Sophie Springer of Temple, Leona Eickenharst of Cameron, Mrs. T. G. Raney of Houston, Minnie Hall of Cameron, Louise Hall of Sealy, Mrs. L. L. Hale of La Grange and Mrs. G. D. Griffith of Austin; and two grandchildren.

Mark-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home of Cameron was in charge of local arrangements.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Kathleen Jurca Sidonia Svoboda Charlsie Svetlik —SPJST--

MARVIN MATCEK,

who passed away April 16, 1982 at the age of 54.

Brother Matcek was a member of the Caldwell Brethren Church, a member of the VFW Post 8578 of Somerville, the Marion Mays American Legion Post 455 of Somerville, the Deanville Gun Club, the Elks Lodge No.. 138 in Temple and of this lodge. He also served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was a retired local network analyzer for the General Telephone Co. Prayer services were held from the Strickland Funeral Home of

Keith ilykel (left) and Kevin Dobecka, both of Lodge No. 6, introduced themselves and also made short welcoming speeches.

Somerville with Rev. Albert L. Michalik officiating and a Veteran's Tribute was given by Walter Janko of the American Legion on April 17. Funeral services were held April 18, from the Caldwell Brethren Church with Rev. Albert Michalik and Rev. Henry Beseda officiating. Interment was in the New Tabor Cemetery.

Survivors are two daughters, Rebecca Ann (Reba) and son-in-law, James Mantey of Somerville and Melissa Gail Matcek of Somerville; parents, Henry and Rosie Matcek of Caldwell and two grandchildren.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

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

Supreme Lodge SPJST Temple, Texas DEATH CLAIMS PAID IN APRIL, 1982 May 3, 1982 DEATH CLAIM

NAME

14452 Charles E. McClellan 14453 John J. Zak 14454 Anna Noska 14455 Estelle L. Johnston 14456 Fr. Volf 14457 Henry Kropp 14458 Julius Kolar 14459 Warren C. Bain 14460 Raymond F. Valenta 14461 Charlie J. Leshikar 14462 George Technik 14463 Arthur Drawe 14464 Woodrow Adamek • 14465 William H. Thornell 14466 Ed V. Baron 14467 Peter Sablatura 14468 Will W. Pechal 14469 Frances Hejl 14470 Ladd ie L. Pavlasek 14471 Wm. Merecka 14472 Altan D. Goetz 14473 Constancis Vlasta Jezek 14474 Paul F. Franks 14475 Norbert Jez 14476 Robert Lee Holmes 14477 Micheal Joe Rek 14478 John Repka 14479 Lucy Turek 14480 t Marvin B. Colbert

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LOCATION DATE OF DATE OF AGE CERT. NO. Houston Rowena Dallas Rosebud Gonzales Taylor Guy Caldwell Bryan Nelsonville Moulton Houston Elk Holland Rowena Hillje Seaton Houston Ft. Worth Floresville Beyersville Rowena Houston Sealy Hungerford Rockdale Houston Bryan Granger

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To the bereaved survivors of our eceased brothers and sisters, the Supreme Lodge SPJST expresses its heartfelt sympathy.

Fraternally, Leonard D. Mikeska Secretary-Treasurer

PODPORA -7 LIDSKOST BRATRSTVI east eeska fredni organ Slovanske Podporujici Jednoty Statu Texas, zaloiene roku 1897 12. kvetna 1982

ROCNIK 70 CISLO 19

Oddil Dopisovatel Tak V g elicos -Aneika Houdkova.

Minuly tyden kdy t jsme byli v Ennis, tak jsme zajeli se podivat na nak ptatele mantele Willie Holych a u nich na nav§teve byl jiny ptitel p.

Frank LiS'Ica, ktery nedavno podstoupil operaci na kyeel a moc radi jsme s1yeli, e se all mnohem lepe, cot mu ze srdce ptejeme. Hezky jsme se pobavili vespolek a mantelum Holm dekujeme za vkchno co pro nas udelali. ✓ nedeli na sini u tadu 25 jsme byli velice prekvapeni uvidet flak ptibuznou, pi. Janie Prachylovou (Laniekovou) která se nedavno vratila z nemocnice zde v Dallas a nyni ut je doma. Radi jsme videli, te se cit. mnohem lepe a pfejeme dobre.

V sobotu 1. kvetna se otenil p. Jack Chmelat, syn Emil ChmelatovYch se sl. Vickie Weberovou zde v kostele sv. Moniky. SI. Susan Chmelatova posloutila bratrovi jako eestna drutieka a si. Yvonne Weberova zas byla eestnou matronou a p. Bill Hannah byl drutbou. Novomantele budou bydlet zde v Dallasu. Zenich jest vnukem pritelkyne p1. Marie Du§kove zde a Chmelatovi jsou elenove SPJST tadu 84. zde.

Minuly tyden se odehrala zase veika kradez a to v hotelu. Jisty zid z Israele ptivez1 diamanty na prodej a kdy t rano chtel jiti s nima je prodat, tak zlodej na nej eekal a pistoli ho zahnal do svetnice, tam ho ptivazal tetezem k posteli a uplachnul s tema diamantama v cene 750 tisic dolarn — a to ut je pane velka ztrata, te ano?

Tech kradeti je tolik katdy den a elovek nenf jisty nikde a vratdy jsou napotad tet.

Já nevim, jak mutou fide bYt tak neopatrni a nechat pistoli nekde kde deti se k tomu mohou dostat. Zde jeden hoch tti lety si hral s bratrem dva roky starym a kdy t jeho otec nechal pistoli na stolku, tak vzal ji do ruky a namitil jf na bratra a ra.na vyka a hocha posttelila do zad a hoch byl ye velmi vatnern stavu v nemocnici. Otec pry byl cely nek'astny — jente to ut bylo moc pozde, mel byt opatrny a zbran uklidit kde by ji tadny nemohl vzfti do ruky. ✓ pondeli po festivalu jsme meli navtevu krajann az z Kansasu se kterymi jsme se seznamili v sini tadu 25. Byli to mantele Stikovi a jejich dcera sl Betty, pi. Anna Hillova (rozend Siroka) a dvojice jinonarodovcn, jente jejich jrneno nevim.

Pti§li se podivat na moji sbirku krojovanych panenek a sl. Betty by chtela kroj a ptika se podivat ktery by se ji libil Pekne jsme se vespolek pobavili a porozpraveli a doufame, te zase pti§tim rokem ptijedou zase na polka festival. ✓ nedeli letadlo ztratilo obe sve "Ictidla" a muselo pristat v resideneni sekci v meste Midland, Tx. Letadlo sneslo se nizko a tti auta ktere staly v ceste, pekne mu utizly ty Krajan p. Fred Michna mohl bez urazu odejiti z letadla, cot jiste bylo §testi pro nej.

Nekterf mall obchodnici si stetuji, ze zde na Elm ulici potad se bouraji budovy a oni nemaji kam jit obchodovat. Ovem, potad se staveji vysoke nove budovy a najem v tech je moc drahy pro menk obchodniky. si pamatuji, jak pted lety na te Elm ulici bylo ping obchodniku se ykrn motnym, a hlavne tech zastavaren (pawn shops) bylo mnoho. Nynf je moc Irk prazdne a obchod tadny. Jak to bude dale?

Dne 22 kvetna jsme zvani na svatbu sl. Laura Pavelkove z Hillsboro a doufame, 2e se zase sejdeme s ptately Lennartovymi, Slovakovyrni a jinymi ktere zname ve West, Abbott a odjinud. Bude to velka a pekna svatba s snad poeasi bude pane a ve se vydati. Svatba se bude konat v katolickern kostele v Abbott a recepce bude ye West Fraternal sini.

Jit ptedern ptejeme mile neveste a tenichovi ve to nejlepk a aby novomantele Cole byli —SPJST-

Dejin K Tem Jmentim Okresu Bell Busil y Dam v Temple, Texas Nee°

Kdyi v roku 1910 dva novi cfrkevni kazatele, Josef Barton a Josef Hegar, absolventi bohoslovi Southwestern University v Georgetown, Texas, k zalotene jit Cirkve CeskoMorayskych Bratki v Texas, tak se pomykelo, aby byla potizena kkola pro mladet a to se stab, kde by se vyueovalo celoroene v Temple, je§te v roku 1924 nebyl eesky evang-elickY kostel a taidne misto nebylo prazdne k poutiti jen prazdna privatni kola znama pod jrnenem Wedemeyer Academy. Tato kkola byla pronajata na tfi mesice a dala ptibytek 39 ptihlaknym student:1m.

Kdyt se shledalo, te je postaeitelny zajem v pokraeovani takove einnosti, tak tato budova byla koupend za sedm tisic dolarti. Na zvelebeni bylo pouiito dalkch dvou tisic dolarn. V teto vyueoval farat Josef Hegar, za pomoci cirkevniho sboru.

Tato budova je dtevena, ma dye poschodi a je viditelna z cesty, kdy t se jede do Belton. Mantele Hegarovi byli ubytovani v teto kr gsne vystavne budove po eas jejich pfisobeni. Fata..ti Hegar i Barton meli jiste potite s jejich zdravfm a oba zemteli je§te ye sttednim veku; oni byli . vagti a zanechali zde poznstale deti a mantelky, ktere byly dcery manteln Mikuleneak v Granger, Texas. (Mesto Temple ma pestrou historii.)

John Sta:sa, dejepisec.

—SPJST-

Polka Festival v Ennis, Texas.

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Tak ut zase mame po to nak. velke slavnosti, ktery se kond vtdy koncem prvniho tydne v mesici kvetnu.

LetoSni oslava zapocala hned v patek vecer 30. dubna, kdy na sokolovne tam se konal veeirek pro ti lide, kteti ptijeli z jinych mest a statn, aby se mohli navzajern seznamit a 'Acne se pobavit. Bratti a ja jsme jeli v patek odpoledne do Ennis abychom se mohli zneastnit vkho veseli. K

veeeru jsme jeli na sokolovnu kde veeirek mel zapoeit v pal °sine a sin byla otevtend a pak brzy se zaeali hoste schazet. Naysteva byla pekna a myslim, te mohla byti je§te lepk kdyby byl neptikl dobry destik.

Mnozi bide ptijeli z daleka at ze statu Nebraska, Kansasu, Louisiany a odjinud. Tet hodne jich bylo z jinych 'nest v na gem Texasu. Hudba byla dobra nebot' hrali Ennis Country Boys a pekne si zatanaili lide teto hudbe. Hezky se ve povedlo a pak katdy spechal zas dome aby se ptipravil na sobotni oslavu.

V noci nam sprchlo a v sobotu rano bylo mokro a chladnavo a my tedy zustali doma. Bylo nam teeeno pozdeji v nedeli, e priwod byl pekny a bylo hodne deastniku jente pry jim trochu prklo kdy i pri:Tvod meal. Lidu bylo hodne snad, a pak pozdeji pry se vyea.silo a vkchny tti sine byly nabite. Jelikot sin KJT je§te nebyla dohotovena, tak jim velice to schazelo a letos sin Knights of Columbus musela vypomoci a bylo ji potteba. .Nrude men dobre obedy, dobre hudebniky a katdy se bavil vesele. My jsme se v nedeli vydali na sin SPJST tadu 25 a tam ut eekali na nas ptatele Zmekovi ze Shreveport, Louisiana a mantele Menkkovi at z Noveho Mexika, pak rodina Pavelkova z Hillsboro, Tx., a mnoho jinych.

Hudebnici byli napred Texas Dutchmen z Houstonu a pozdeji Vratelova kapela z Buckholts, Tx. Navfteva byla veliká a kdy t hrali same polky a valency, tak kolo bylo hned pine.

Pozdeji byla ptedstavend eeska kralovna si. Jolene Stroufova at z Lincoln, Nebraska, kdy na jevi-Sti vysvetlila, te loni v srpnu vyhrala dye soutete a zvolena' kralovnou na statnim ceskem kapitolu ye Wilber, Nebraska. Mela na sobe pekny desk kroj ktery jf velmi slukl a pak mela solo taneeni. Moe hezky se to vyjimalo a sklidila velky potlesk, cot ji jiste ptejeme. Je to vyteend taneenice a velmi hezka.

Rodiee sl. Jolene, mantele Larry Stroufovi byli tez ve velmi peknych krojich a obdivovali jsme se, jak krasne jim to sluklo. Oni oba jsou vyborni taneenici (tekla bych eislo prvni). Pozdeji kdy t jsme s nima mluvili tak sdelili, te opravdu se meli dobre a moc se pobavili a já je pozvala, aby na rok ptijeli zas se na nas podivat. Budeme-li miti vice takovych lidi tak jiste budem moci udrtet to nak Ceske dedictvi jeae na dlouho. Jiste Stroufovym gratulujeme a litujeme, ze jsou od nas tak daleko nebot bysme mohli je zde potrebovat mezi nami.

Musfm se zminit, te mlada sl. Lisa Menkkova, dcera Johnny Men§ilcovych mela pozdeji tez solo v taneeni polky s mladym Dannym synem ma.ntelt Raymond Zapletalovych a to byla tez podivand.

Oba mladi Tide taneili velmi dlouhy kousek a me se zdalo, ze pekne poletovali jako motylky a moc jim to tez sluselo a potlesku obdrteli velice a kazdemu se to Milo. SI. MenS"flcova mela tez pekny kroj ktery ji slusel a hezky jsme se pobavili. jsou Pozdeji oznamovali, 7e na

man2ele Smekovi, kteti nedavno ptijeli z Ceskoslovenska a prozatim jsou v Chicagu. Mnozi zde doufaji, te Smekovi se odstehuji sem k nam do Texasu. Pan Smek je dobry hudebnik a oba jsou ptijemni mladf lido a jiste bychom je radi zde videli mezi nami.

Tet pak hral se hudbou na gni v nedeli a byl ptedstaven a pane ptijat nakmi krajany. Stale ptichazeji sem krajene ze stare vlasti a hledime jim vidy vypomoci jak mUteme a jsme radi, kdy t zakotvl a dobre se jim vede.

Po oba dva dni festivalu meli program a taneeni Besedy na ulici v meste a bylo to hezke. V sobotu hrali hudebniei Bill Mrazovi z Houstonu a v nedeli zas Czech Harvesters a taneeni trvalo od 1:30 do 3:30 pokatde a lidu pry bylo mnoho. Take Sokolove meli na jejich sini sokolske cvieeni po oba dva dni. Tak zase jeden ná festival pekne zakoneil a doufejme, te ptiftim rokem zas ve dobre skonei a moje ptani je, abychom si udrteli to nak dedictvi — zvyky, pisne, hudbu a nak eeskou tee na hodne dlouho. Na shledanou v 1983. Zatim katdemu ptejeme ve dobre a hlavne to zdravi.

Anetka Houdkovg.

—SPJSTAUSTIN, TEXAS Ctreny brat-Fe redaktore a etenati Vestniku: Jelikot se mi zase nahromadilo nekolik novinek do mojeho denntho zapisnficu, tak s tIm =km na svetlo, zvlaSte kdy i jsem vybizen a povzbuzovan znamYmi-neinarnymi etenati, toho zbytku Cesko-Mora yskych novin (easopist).

Zaeatkem mesice dubna moje milovand dcera Lillie Huberova., a jeji mantel, mi nadbidli, ze bych si zase mohl u nich pobyt nejaky eas. S radosti jsem pit al tuto nabidku, neb oznamovana schtze eeskych exstudentd a CESAT, na den 24. dubna 1982 v Taylor, mne zajimala. Jit v roku 1981 jsem planoval se zileastnit schnze tohoto zdruteni, av§alc v torn samem ease, moje mila vnuelca Paula Huberova vstupovala do stavu mantelskeho, tak se to znemotnilo.

Dne 22. dubna muj hodny zet' John Huber, pi-ijel do Corpus Christi pro mne v 10 hodin dopoledne a ye 2:20 odpoledne byl jsem v domove u Hubril v Austine.

Muj domov nyni je prazdny a pod dohledem mojich milych dCti. Byla mlha, lehIcY de gf jak jsme odjadeli z Corpus Christi a pak asi 70 mil od Corpus Christi nastala zmena — mlha a de§f ustoupily, sluneeko se ukazalo a cestovani bylo ptijemnejk. Bylo to radostne v ten den se ptivitat s Lillie a vnuekou Nancy; take ti jejich tti hafani si mne pamatuji a jsou ptatel§ti, jim te vgech smysla nejlepe slou2icich. Pes neveti tak dobte svernu zraku a sluchu jak eichu.

Moje neast na schUzi devateho vYroei eeskeho klubu university statu Texas, konaneho v sini v SPJST eislo 29. v Taylor, Texas dne 24. dubna 1982.

S moji laskavou dcerou Lillie, jsme nasedli v 11 hodin do vozidla, byla mlha a prklo volne od domu az skoro do Taylor. Cestou bylo videt kde voda stala v poli a podel cesty. V meste jsme

12. kvetna 1982 — VESTNIK/13 zastavili poohedvat, a pak jeli hledat tu oznamovanou sin. Vetli jsme dovnitt, kde se registrovali a na to uvedeni do mistnosti kde vedly schody, neb ta mistnost se nalezala pod taneeni cllatkou. Tam je nalevna k obsluhovani Ziznivyrch a svetnice ke schazovani (asi 100 osob). U dveti se nas ujal profesor W. E. Soueek a ptedstavil zasedajicim elenann eeskeho klubu CESAT — "potlesk!" Bylo to devate vyrrod. Byly volby atedrulca pro pi-ISti rok onoho trvani, vymena nazora a podavani zpray. Schaze byla spoddena o jednu hodinu.

Odpoledni CESAT program zaeal ve 2 hodiny; ve volnych chvilich jsme meli ptiletitost se ptivitat s terni, co jsme se znavali osobne; mezi ty starodavne znamosti nalezf mantele Prasatikovi od roku 1929. Kdyt profesor Edward Week, (se podpisoval "StrYeek Meek") a byl svoboclny a sve studenty nekdy jmenoval "moje deti"; to bylo kdy hravali deska, divadla v prazdninach. Bylo to v roku 1929 letni dobu, kdy tento aeskY klub mel potadat program ke kteremu pottebovali vice tak jednoho dne jsem obdtzel od "Stryreka Mieka" dopis, jestli by jsme jim mohli vypomoci s eislem tance narodni Besedy. Ja v tu dobu s moji rodinou bydlel na fume pti Buckholts; jsem byl starostou a moje mild (nyni zesnula) mantelka byla naeelnice Telocviene Jednoty Sokol Buckholts.

Nacvieili jsme Ave kolony (16 taneenika). Kutelova kapela, znot, nam vypomahala s hudbou; v Austine na universitnim pozemku bylo vetejne vystoupeni. Tam jsem poznal George (Mika) Kacite, byl student pravnictvi a svobodny. Dostal stipendium na Karlovu universitu v Praze v roku 1930 nebo 1931.

MartZele Prasatikovi u2 tehdy meli velky zajem v zakladani na§ich krajanskych podnika a spolku. Byli vadcove na g krajanske vetve v Austin& Pant Prasatikova byla jedna z tech, co si vytadala slovo od ptedsedy v one schazi studenta a uditela. Ona na potadani jako ueitelka mela ptedna§ky v jinych §kolach tam, kde se zajem probuzoval o nas narod. Tam jsem mel test ji gratulovat k tomu zajimavernu proslovu. Pottebujeme vIe podobnyrch ueitelek a Prasatika. Tam v to mistnosti se nalezali aeastnici vySSiho veku a po schazi (na roschodu) meli jsme to poteSeni a Cest se seznamit a ptivitat s novymi tvatemi. Byli to panove (mi jen z novin znarni) John J. Karas dopisovatel do eeskyrch novin a p. Karel Sicner take dopisovatel (oba z Houstonu). Na to po schodech jsmesli do hlavni mistnosti, kde byly ptipravene stoly a sedadla a tam zasedli ku prazdnemu stolu. V kratkosti pted zahajenim odpoledniho programu potaclan3r" spolkem studenty privftali jsme se s redaktorem Vestniku br. Rudy 8efeikem z West, (ktery poutival ten zveenovaci aparat), s ptedsedou Hlavni atadovny SPJST br.

Nick A. Morrisem z Temple, profesorkou pi. Svatavu Jakobsonovou z Austinu, (ktere. tam byla poctena luinou plaketou), s bratrem Calvin C. Chervenkou, ktery vyueuje v Temple Junior College v Temple a je jednim z tech, co ma velke zasluhy o udrieni a Siteni nak matetske feei a zachovani naSich zvyka a tradici s mantely Jos. J. Sktivankovymi (mnoholeteho profesora v College Station v Bryan) a vdovou po profesoru Jana Sktivanka take z toho sameho mista. Tito dva bratti venovali mnoho prate k zavedeni a udrteni Ceske stolice, nyni stabil universita.

Moje dvera Lillie ma znamost s

profesorkou Svatavou Jakobsonovou, kdy se obe aeastnily souboru (symposium) 28. tijna v roku 1978 v Temple, Texas.

Zajimal mne mladg svobodny pan polske narodnosti, jmenem Antoni WalaSlk, kterY kdy usly§el naS1 matetskou tee, Rudy Sefeika, prof.

Svatavy Jakobsonove, moji dcery Lillie a moll, tak se k nam ptidrutil: bral take eesky kurs, ale nevim kde.

Odpoledni program zaeal ye 2 hodiny. Ptivitaci proslov dr. Clint Machann, CESAT a Nick Morris, SPJST pak modlidba — Kathy Horak.

Sbirka Dejin datum eeskych pralcoprulca (Hruska obrazek) — Albert Blaha, promitane obraze — Kathy Blount — Edward MareSe sbirka — Jeanne Heiman Jacque, brouSene sklo — Martin Petrik a pal( obraz. Razne pojednani o Ceskoslovensku a zaver — George Vondraaek.

Tyto zde jmenovane redaktor Rudy Sefeik vzal do jeho fotoaparatu; motna je uvidime ye Vestniku.

V 5:00 hodin spoleene pobaveni — lidove pisne pod vedenim Robert Ermise; v 6:30 veeete; v 8:30 tanec pti hudbe Josef Patek. Potadana schaze dopoledne, program odpoledne, byly zajimavy, kde se pou2fval easteene i nas jazyk matetsky.

Men§i mistnost ye ktere se konala schaze ex-student y a ueitela, byla dosti napinena, av'Sak ta velka mistnost byla jednu ttetinu prazdna od 2 hodin do 6:30 hodin, kdy2 jsme odjitdeli doma.

Byl to zase jeden z tech mnoha okamtika v tom spoleeenskem deni.

Bude zase dal§i ptiloha do mojeho deniku. (CESAT) je slu-acena z jmena — The Czech Ex-Students Association of Texas.

Pti nasi spoleene rozmluve s prof.

Svatavou Jakobsonovou do go i na nas. novy spolek jen nase jmeno "Czech Heritage Society of the South Texas" (Ceskeho Dedictvi Spolek Jitniho Texasu). Schaze tohoto spolku se konala dne 28. anora 1982 v SPJST a Sokolovne v Corpus Christi, Texas. V teto schazi bylo usneseno konat etvrtletni schazi v mesici kvetnu.

Datum den a misto nebylo utcene.

Na:Se laskava, spoleenice prof. Svatava Jakobsonova se zajimala byti ptitomna v teto pristf schazi. V teto zaletitosti jsem dopsal tajemnici Helen Pavelka, Route 4, Robstown, Texas 78380, aby se poradila v teto zaletitosti s atedniky onoho spolku a navazala spojeni s onou profesorkou.

Touto cestou chci uptimne vSem podelcovat co nam venovali jejich pozornost a ptatelstvi. Zaroveri i dceti Lillie a zet'ovi John Huber za usnadneni mi byt ptitomen takove okazalosti.

S krajanskym pozdravem na vSecky etenate zustava, John Sta...a, dejepisec.

—SPJSTNovinky z

tadu Rozkvet 172. Pasadena Vitame Vas K Nam

Vgtene sestry, bratti a milovani naSi krajane po celem Texasu.

Tak podam novinky z posledmbo tydne co bylo v Pasadena a Houston.

Pr§i tu a tam a zmena pohody bude brzy, katclY den. Slunce nesviti mot, ale radi je vidime ale z prate tadneho take doma nat. nedrzf, nase domovy jsou v kvitf pekne ve yarn VSech rail a jinyrch a ty cedrove stromy jsou az na patnact stop vysoke a voni take pirekrasne jako ye lese.

V sobotu v tadu Hans 9kris a Marie Holtenovi slavili sve snubni vyroei a

sestra Helena Wallaeova slavila sve mlade narozeniny s mnoha nas kolem etytech stolu. Sestra Cecilia Kleekova krmila nas jejf pukanou sladkou kukuticf; v§ichni jsme uzili dobrych east, napoja a tance. Pti na. em stole byl bratr a sestra Raymond a Ruby Skrabankovi z Jacinto City, Herbie a Evelyn Kimmonsovi a Vgclav a Joyce Kimmonsovi. Tanec se nam dobte vydai-il pti torn naSem tanci s muzikou dodanou Dan 'n' the Boys; kapelnik byl Daniel Pavlas, byvaly z Prahy, Texas.

Dfky, Daniel, dali jste nam dobrou taneeni muziku a ptijd'te brzy k nam nazpet; v§em se vase muzika libila velice mot a ty vase svetla na jeviSti se v§em velice libily a bylo to v§e ptekrasne. U dveti byli na§i dva velice uptimni hoste, Josef a Henrietta Ktenkovi; diky, dobte jste vAechny uctive pohostili i s asmevem Kdo jeSte nebyl u nas se zaeastnit naSich tanca, toz jenom ptijed'te a uznate to jiste, kdyt mnoho vas nezname tak neni tanny vynechanyr nebo zapomenuty! Mezi nami byli bratti a sestry: Albert a Tommie Risingerovi, Momince a Marie Greenovi, Douglas a Loraine Wylovi, Johnny Veselka a jeho zena, Clarence a Margaret Phillpoppsovi z Crosby, Texas a dva parky s nima; sal byl malem piny.

Dne 15. kvetna muzika bude Henry Repka a jeho "Music Kings" s smichana muzikou, tak pitedle k nam se vytaneit s nami a lepe se obeznamit v radu 6. 172. Rozkvet.

Nadale v roce, tak nekdy v zati nebo tijnu, jestli claji nam vie slunce Stesti a zdravi, tak motna, ze se budova dal stavit a to tit bude nase nova sin postavena. Tak Ntichni bratti a sestry zvete vase ptibuzne a zname k nam pozdeji v§ern se bude lepe taneit na to pekne dubove podlaze; ease sin bude velice nadherna a elenove a Clenky ptijd'te do vaSich schazi. Schaze se bude konat 12. kvetna v 7:30 veeer na 911 East Shaw ulici. VSechny schaze jsou pro v§e valycky daletite, tak poznaate si vas. kalendat na katclou me§ieni schazi katdou druhou sttedu v mesici; nezapomente-je vas tad a zvete ptibuzne a zname k nam do tadu e. 172.

SPJST Rozkvet v Pasadena, Texas.

Dnes doslYchame se po radiove stanici KFRD, ze jeden rodny a znamyr zemi-el a to byl Frank Mikeska kdesi od Nelsonville nebo Bleiblerville, Texas.

Pro dnes novinky skoneim a na Nre tive, at' jsou doma nebo v domech na jejich odpodinku, zdravi nebo trochu churavi, to ptejeme vSe zdravi, Stesti a Boti potehnani.

Ten . vagr Frank I. Hanzelka chodi o berlich a sestra Marie Hanzelkova take trochu churavi a je pod lekatskym dohledem v Sealy ye §pitalu a snad u2 se dozvidame dnes, ze je doma; volala po telefonu z jejiho domova; pote§ vas Bah a lep§i zdravi varn ye Wallis, Texas a diky \tem ptatelarn za jejich dohled a pozornost nad Svagrem a sestrou Frank I. Hanzelkovi.

S Bohem a na shledanou!

Jan T. Mikeska, yd.§ eesky dopisovatel.

—SPJSTRodietim

o detech Popaleniny u batolat a &Ai pted§kolniho veku Na nasledky vatnych popalneninovych urazu umira v CSSR roene vice net sto deti. Bez ohledtt na vek jsou u deti zavatne ty popalneny, ktere postihuji vice net 10% telesneho povrchu. Ciinkje dite, mlad g, tim je tiraz vaneA, zvld.Ste postihuje-li oblieej, ruce, nohy, hytde a genital.

V detskych popalenin jsou nejcastejsi popaleniny u batolat a deti predskolniho veku, zpusobene vetsinou vtelymi tekutinami, jet dite na sebe strhne nebo do kterych spadne. (Nejeasteji je to kava, eaj, polevku nebo vrela voda pti pram.)

Vatny podil na vzniku techto urazu a deti v ovedenern veku ma i nedostateeny dohled rodicu opatrovatelu &tete. Je nutne, aby rodiee dzkostlive dbali o to, aby deti nemohly prijit do styku s vrelou tekutinou. Dfte nem,' byt pfitomno vaireni v kuchyni, nema, rodieian nosit kavu, rodiee nemaji pit vfely napoj a pfltom chovat dite. Na venkove je nutne bedlive opatrovat deti napiiklad pri zabijaekach ei pateni brambor. VetSi pozornost rodida mute ptedevSim snitit vyskyt detskych popaleninovych urazu a ochranit deti pied easto celotivotnimi nasledky. Platt to somortejrne i pro popaleniny zpfisobene elektrickym proudem z nedostateene zajiStenych elektrickych spottebieu nebo nekrytych zasuvek, ktere ma dite na dosah.

Rodiee by meli byt take poueeni o zasadach prvni pomoci. Popalenina neni jednorazovy dej. Pusobeni tepla mute jeSte nekolik hodin po urazu nepPiznive postihovat telesne tkane.

Proto je nutne odam2ite pPeruSit pasobeni tepla. V praxi to znamena, co nejrychleji svleknout odev nasaklY horkou tekutinou, rychie uhasit horici odev atd. Ihned po urazu je nejdulelitejSi chladit popalene plochy na rukou, nohou, oblieeji nebo male plochy na trupu. Ke chlazeni pouZivame obklady z eistych latek nebo obvazu namdeenych ve vode, ktera ma teplotu tajiciho ledu.

Chlazeni se ma provadet tak dlouho, dokud ptinaSi tilevu od bolesti, u malych deti, kde tato informace je nedostupna, chladime postitene misto tak dlouho, neZ dire osetti lekat Puchyte vznikle opatenim zasadne nepropichujeme, na popalene plochy nedavame zasypy, masti, oleje, ci dokonce bilek.

Vyjimkou jsou popaleniny louhem nebo kyselinou, kdy po omyti plochy tekouci studenou vodou je moZne na popaleniny louhem pfiloZit obklady ze 4% octa a na popaleninu zpusobenou kyselinou obklady z rortoku jedle sody. nejrychleji co moZna, Dite evezeme na nejbliZSi oddeleni chirurgie nebo na detske popaleninovou stanici. Deti starti let, ktere se nemohou pro velkou vzdalenost dostat drive ne2 za hodinu na uvedend oddeleni, mohou byt v prvnich hodinach po urazu oSetreny na nejblilim chirurgickem oddeleni, deti do Crf let pak na nejbliZSim detskem oddeleni.

Z leku, ktere tyto deti dostavaji, Ize pro informaci uvest, 2e jde o laky, ktere tlumi bolest a dile uklidriuji.

Dale o leky, ktere posiluji krevni obeh a spolu s dodavkou tekutin do lily umoZtiuji nahradit tekutiny, ktere pti rozsablem popaleninovern urazu z krevniho teeite unikaji. Po zvladnuti popaleninoveho §oku, cot pti spravnem a veasnern postupu trva 1-2 dny, je mono dite ptevezt na specializovane popaleninove stanice, kde nasleduje dalSi chirurgicka i pediatricka peee.

Intenzivni peee o tetce popalene deti zachrani roene stovky malych pacienta. Stoji to obrovske asili zdravotnika a miliOnove finaneni naklady. Proto sve deti chrante pted popaleninovyrn arazem.

MUDr. IVAN NOVAK

14/VESTMK — 12. kvetna 1982

Ueme se eesky Let Us Study Czech!

Lekce patnacta — Lesson No. 15 Rozmluva — Conversation DobrST den, pani Novakova! Jsem rad, 2e umfte eesky.

Dobry• den, Honzo! Slykla jsem, 2e mate zajem o ce§tinu.

Ano, ta, se ueim elsti a psati eesky.

To je ba,jeene. Jiste, 2e tvoje babieka je tomu rada.

Maminka te2 ma z toho radost, pfSi babiece eesky. Babieka neete anglicky.

Je ee§tina take Nenf velmi taka. Tatinek "Bez prace nejsou koldee."

To je pravda. Rada bych je§te mluvila, ale musim uz yd. S bohem, Honzo!

Te2 maim na spech. Veeer jedeme do mesta. Na shledanou, pani Novakova!

Slcvnikek — Vocabulary pani Novakova — musiti II — must Mrs. Novak umetiII to zajem — interest know"how ee§tina — Czech sly§eti II - to hear language psati III - to write bajeeny — wonelsti III - to read fIkati I — to say derful jiste — surely jeti III - to drive radost — joy jiti III - to go pravda — truth (on foot) spech - hurry anglicky -- English (adv.) veeer — evening prace - work kolaee — Czech pastry mesto - town, city taka(e) — difficult bez - without heavy tvoje - your, yours Mluvnice — Grammar 1. Conjugation of the verbs of the third conjugation: efsti — to read (hard stem) Singular Plural 1st person — etu eteme 2nd person — ete§ &tete 3rd person — ete etou psati — to w ite (soft stem) Singular 1st person (-u colloquial) 2nd person pfses 3rd person pf§e Plural 1st person — pgeme wnd person — pl§ete 3rd person — pf§ete pf§i (ou coloquial)

3. Conjugation of verbs given in the vocabulary: musiti umeti muslin um-1'n musts -Lung mug umf musime umfme musfte umfte umejf mug - (eji) jeti jlti jedu jdu jede jde§ jede jde jdeme jedeme jedete jdete jedou jdou rfkati tikam fika,§ ilk a iikame -flkate tikajf 4. Explanation of phrases: Mate zajem o ae§tinu. You are interested in Czech.

Ma z toho radost. He is happy about it.

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

Maim na spech. I'm in a hurry.

Muslin uz jiti. I must go now.

Rada bych je to mluvila. I would like to talk some more.

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

Homework 1. Translate and practice reading the conversation.

2. Learn all the new words and expressions.

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

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

—SPJST-

DANCE At

2. Hereafter the verbs in the vocabulary will be labeled as I, II, III, conjugation. This classification will serve to guide you in conjugating. In previous lessons the endings for conjugations I and II were given.

LODGE POKROK DALLAS Dallas, Texas 2625 Floyd St. NO. 84

Saturday, May 15th MUSIC BY

"Melodie Ceske Czech presentation Vesnice," Sunday, May 16 at Lodge 88, Houston at 2 p.m.

DRAMATICKY KROUZEK "HLAHOL" SEHRAJE VESELOHRU SE ZPEVY 0 TRECH JEDNAMCH

IVIelodie eeske vesnice (Melodies of A Czech Village) Upravenou Milo Karel Rad Pokrok Houstonu eislo 88 — SPJST 1435 Beall St., Houston nedeli 16. May 1982 Ve 2:00 hodiny - vstupne $3.00 OSOBY: Starosta Tonfk - syn .. toura - ponocnST Helena - dcera FrOna PaM Irma Mazakova - domkarka Luke§ - sedlak Hostinski Hostinska, Sousede - chlapci a deveata Napoveda Re2"ie Make-up Hudba a jevi§te

Jan Schroif Miroslav Sulc Milo Karel Vera Cotrino Miluse Kovanda Jana Krejei Evelyn Vornsand Gene Barcak Frank Sebek Helen Kubieek Pevecky Krou2ek Mary Kostomlatsky Milo Karel a Jan Schroif Rosalee a Tim Kostorn Tim Kostom a Frank Tilich

SPJST concert orchester Pod vedenim Rudy Dybalou Vyhrava od 12:00-2:00 hod.

Tei vas zverne na eesky "Roast Beef" obed - od 11:30 hod.

Dosp. $3.50; Deti $2.00

Country Boys Polka Band (Polkas, Waltzes, Country-Western & Modern) DANCE TIME 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

—THE ENTIRE FAMILY IS WELCOMEAdm. $3.50 Per Person (17 years and over), $1.50 Per Person (13 to 16 years old) BEER AND SET-UPS AVAILABLE, SO YOU CAN B.Y.O.B.

"GRAND OPENING OF NEW GYMNASIUM"

SOKOL HOUSTON 1314 W. Patton Street Houston, Texas 3 Big Days of Activities:

Fri., Sat., & Sun. - May 21-23

*FRIDAY: Fish Fry Seafood Platter - $3.50 Serving: 5-7:30 p.m.

Dance: 842 p.m.; CITY POLKA BOYS Admission: $3 *SATURDAY: Barbecued Beef Dinner; Adult - $3.50; Child - $2 Served 12 Noon until ??

2-3 p.m. - Gymnastic Program 3-6 p.m. - Gypsy Band - Dancing 7 p.m.4 a.m. --Battle Dance - Admission $5 MUSIC KINGS VS. THE DUTCHMASTERS *SUNDAY: Czech Day; Czech Dinners: Beef, Pork, Kraut, Dumplings, Potatoes, Beans Adult - $3.50; Child - $2 Served 12 Noon until 2 p.m.

12-3 p.m. - Music by Tim Janak 2-5 p.m. - Sunday Social 2-3 p.m. - Gymnastic Program 3-4 p.m. - Czech Cabaret Band 6-10 p.m. - Music by JIMMY BROSCH COUNTRY BOYS Admission: $3

Wednesday, May 12, 1982 - VESTNIK/15 Saturday, June 12-Cherokee Rose Saturday, June 19-Jodie Mikula Orch.

Saturday, June 26-Country Sensation

SPJST CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY

Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood Friday, May 14-Social Night, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 15-CB Club Dance; Public invited, music by Edd & The Fiddle Swingsters, 8:30 to 12:30 Sunday, May 16-RVOS Lodge (Krizan) No. 46 Family Day Friday, May 21-Social night, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 23-Reinke Reunion Friday, May 28-Social Night, 7:30 P.m.

Friday, June 4-Board of Trustees' Meeting, 7:30 p.m., followed by Lodge No. 6 Meeting Saturday, June 5-Tromplec Reunion Friday, June 11-Social Night, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 12-Wedding Reception/Dance

***

Lodge No. 13, Dime Box Saturday, May 15-The Moods Sunday, May 16-Monthly Meeting Saturday, May 22-Good Vibrations Saturday, May 29-Innovations Sunday, May 30-Good Vibrations

Saturday, May 29-Country Noblemen Saturday, June 5-American Sunrise Saturday, June 26-Eric Honza ***

Lodge No. 29, Taylor Saturday, May 15-Wedding Anniversary (Private) Saturday, May 22-H.O.T. Czechs Saturday, May 29-Vrazels Saturday, June 5-Wedding (Private) Saturday, June 12-Wedding (Private) Saturday, June 19-Debonaires ***

Lodge No. 32, Victoria Sunday, June 27-Czech Festival Victoria Community Center, Victoria, Texas ***

Lodge No. 33, Bleiblerville Sunday, May 16-Fish Fry at SPJST Hall at Bleiblerville on FM Rd. 2502, beginning at 11:30 a.m., also fish fry to go from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. ***

Lodge No. 35, Elk

Saturday, May 15-Cherokee Rose Saturday, May 22-Starlites Saturday, May 29-Bill Mangum Country Combo ***

***

Lodge No. 38, Kovar

Lodge No. 15, Buckholts

Sunday, Oct. 3-Annual Picnic Supper

(Lodge meeting every 2nd Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. Game night every Tuesday, 7:30) ***

Lodge No. 18, Elgin Sunday, May 16-Vrazels, 5-9 Tuesday, May 18-Lodge meeting Saturday, May 22-May Fete Dance Saturday, June 5-Debonaires Tuesday, June 15-Lodge Meeting Saturday, June 19-Country Clout Sunday, June 20-Ellinger Combo, 48

*** Lodge No. 24, Cyclone Wednesday, May 12-Regular Meeting, 7:30 Saturday, May 15-Hopkins-Prater Wedding Dance: The Horizons Sunday, May 16-Cyclone School Reunion for 1894-1952 at 11 a.m.-?

Monday, May 17-Board Meeting Friday, May 21-Private Lease Saturday, May 22-Cimmerons Sunday, May 23-Casey School Reunion, 10 a.m.-??

Friday, May 28-Sterling Country Saturday, May 29-Jerry Haisler & Melody 5 Saturday, June 5-Casuals Sunday, June 6-Green Reunion Wednesday, June 9-Regular Meeting Saturday, June 12-WoltmanKostika Wedding Dance; Horizons Saturday, June 19-Lorenz-Kohe Wedding Dance; Casuals Saturday, June 26-Foshu-Schiller Wedding Dance; Gentres Sunday, June 27-Marek-Skrabanek Reunion (Dress Policy: Must be neatly dressed)

***

Lodge No. 25, Ennis Saturday, Ma y 15-LBryant Foster

Lodge No. 39, Bryan Saturday, May 15-Public Dance: Vrazels Saturday, June 19-Vrazels Saturday, July 3-Lee Roy Matocha

***

Lodge No. 47, Seaton Saturday, May 15-Jodie Jay & Silvertones Tuesday, May 18-Board of Trustees' meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 22-Vrazel Polka Band Tuesday, May 25-Choral Group, 7:30 Saturday, May 29-Clarence Pechals' 25th Wedding Anniversary; music by The Ellinger Combo Saturday, June 5-Jerry Haisler & The Melody 5

***

Lodge No. 54, West Saturday, May 22-Private Party Saturday, May 29-Nors-Soukup Wedding Sunday, May 30-Kocian Reunion Saturday, June 5-Sulak Reunion Sunday, June 6-Lodge Meeting, 3 P.m.

Saturday, June 12-Wedding Reception Sunday, June 13-Ross RVOS Family Day Saturday, June 19-Hejl Reunion Saturday, June 26-Wedding Reception Sunday, June 27-Nors Reunion

*** Lodge No. 66, Waco

Saturday, May 15-Jerry Haisler & Melody 5 Sunday, May 16-Lodge Meeting, 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 22-Billy Uptmor & The Makers Saturday, May 29-RVOS Party Saturday, June 5-Country Drifters

Lodge No. 142, Houston Sunday, June 6-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m.

*** Lodge No. 154, Ft. Worth

*** Lodge No. 74, Lovelady

Saturday, May 22-Country/Western Dance: Jerry Max Lane

Saturday, May 15-The Buckshots Saturday, May 22-George Self & The Amarillo Express Saturday, May 29-The Music Masters Saturday, June 5-Gary Josey & Band Saturday, June 12-Larry Standly & The Brand New Day Monday, June 14-Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 19-Silver River Band Saturday, June 26-Country Pride

Saturday, May 15-Music Kings Saturday, May 22-Ray Krenek Saturday, May 29-LeeRoy Matocha Saturday, June 12-Music Kings Saturday, June 19-Julius Tupa & Midnight Shift Saturday, June 26-Donnie Wavra & The Hi-Lighters (Lodge Location: 911 E. Shaw, Pasadena, Tx.)

*** Lodge No. 80, Holland

Saturday, May 15-Casuals Saturday, May 22-Moods Sunday, May 23-Joe Patek Saturday, May 29-King of Swing.

* **

Lodge No. 84, Dallas Saturday, May 15-Dance: Country Boys Polka Band Saturday, May 29--SPJST Softball Benefit Dance Saturday, June 5-Dance: Czech Harvesters Saturday, June 19-Dance: Bill Kucera's Czech Mates

** Lodge No. 88, Houston

Saturday, May 15-Donnie Wavra & the Hi-Liters (B/R-Mixed) Sunday, May 16-3-Act Czech Operetta, "Melody of the Czech Village" at 2 p.m.; dinner served from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. The Czech Concert Orch. will entertain from 1 to 2 p.m.

Saturday, May 22-Knights of Dixie; dress code enforced (B/R-D) Friday, May 28-The Country Boys (C/W/V) Saturday, May 29-Ray Jurecka (B/R/M) Coming Attractions: Wednesday, June 2-Jan Garber Orchestra (Dress Code Enforced) Saturday, June 5-Hawaiian Dance; music by Fred Wakefield & The Hawaiian Echoes with Hula Dancers Sunday, June 6-Annual Splash Day; Dinner served 11:30 a.m.; outside entertainment for all Beauty Contest; free dance from 5-9, with music by LeeRoy Matocha Saturday, June 12-John Sullivan (B/R) Saturday, June 19-Ray Jurecka (B/R & M) Saturday, June 26-Knights of Dixie (B/R & D) (Choral Practice every Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.; Concert Orchestra Practice every Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.; Social Nights have discontinued) (Dress Code Dances: Ladies: Dresses Only - Gentlemen: Coat & Tie, Business Suit or Tux) ***

Lodge No. 92, Ft. Worth Saturday, May 15-Polka Dance; Henry Rejcek Sunday, May 30-Special Dance; music by Jim Bohnicelc of Nebraska, 5-9 (Every Wednesday & Friday nights ballroom dancing; dress code enforced: Men-coats/ties and Ladies-after "Five" dresse ***

Lodge No. 130, Dallss4 Sokol Zizka Saturday, May 22-Jodie Mikula

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*** Lodge No. 172, Pasadena

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Lodge No. 173, Galveston Wednesday, May 19-Lodge Meeting, 7 p.m. at 407 Ling, Bayou Vista

*** Lodge No. 176, Houston Northwest

Monday, May 31-Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m. at Western Room of Long Point National Bank in Spring Branch

*** Lodge No. 177, Academy

Wednesday, May 12-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 Saturday, May 15-American Sunrise Saturday, May 22-The Gentres Saturday, May 29-Bill Walt Goodtimers Saturday, June 5-Johnny Lyon NuNotes Saturday, June 12-Jerry Haisler Melody Five vs. The Road Runners Saturday, June 19-The Gentres Saturday, June 26-Easy from Waco Area

*** Lodge No. 179, Warrenton

Thursday, May 13-Lodge Meeting at 8 p.m.; Youth Club Meeting, 7:30 ***

Lodge No. 180, Burleson Saturday, May 15-Rhythm Reunion Saturday, May 22-Ramblin' Rhythm Saturday, May 29-The Horizons Tuesday, June 1-Board Meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, June 5-The Gentres Saturday, June 12-American Sunrise Sunday, June 13-Lodge Meeting, 2:30 p.m.

***

Lodge No. 183 Mid-Cities Sunday, May 16-Lodge Meeting (Date changed due to Mother's Day) Saturday, May 29-Special Dance: Polka/Waltz music by Jim Bochnicek of Nebraska, 9-1 Saturday, June 12-The Gamblers (C/W) Sunday, June 13-Lodge Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

***

Lodge No. 185, New Braunfels Sunday, May 16-Spring Fling Thursday, June-17-Regular Meeting, 7:30 p.m., at Eagles Hall ***

Lodge No. 187, Round Rock Friday, May 14-Debonaires Saturday, May 15-People's Choice (Monthly meetings -3rd Sunday, 4 p.m., with covered dish dinner)

Lodge No. 188, Centerville Saturday, May 15-Hayslip Brothers Monday, May 17-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 22-Something Special Saturday, May 29-Stone Mountain *

s IVESTMK — Wednesday, May 12, 1982

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