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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE. SPJST, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 LISPS — 658480 MAY 26, 1982 VOLUME 70— NUMBER 21

Dr. R. L. Skrabanek

Richard B. Reger , V.P. and Tom Stoeckley, President seated along with Supreme Lodge Officers Mikeska, Mikulas and Gebala.

United Home Lite Visit SPJST Home Office Tom Stoeckley, President and Richard B. Reger, Vice President of United Home Life Insurance Company of Greenwood, Indiana, visited the SPJST Home Office on Wednesday, April 28, 1982. The purpose of the visit was to view our recently installed computer operation. The meeting was

Ben Zabcik

Brother Zabcik Is 75 Years Young ...

This headlined beautifully calligraphied invitations for approximately 100 close friends and relatives who attended the birthday party held recently in the lovely backyard of the Ben Zabcik's home.

His daughters, Barbara Docekal and Betty Jean Hall and wife, Regina, were hostesses for a

arranged by United Systems and Software of Orlando, Florida who designed the SPJST Software. And are presently developing Software for United Home Life. Both Mr. Stoeckly and Reger were very impressed with the entire Home Office operation and the dedication and job knowledge of our personnel.

barbecue dinner. The main feature was 6 beautifully decorated cakes highlighted by a floral arrangement and sign saying, "Ben Zabcik — This Is Your Life."

The first cake featured a stork and baby with the date April 23, 1907. The second, a wedding cake, had Ben and Regina, March 25, 1940.

The third had a Navy anchor for his time spent in the Navy and also the birthdates of Barbara and Betty Jean. The fourth cake featured the three occupations he held: A store in Meeks, Texas, a Ford tractor for his farming years and an SPJST Emblem for his time as Financial Secretary of the Supreme Lodge.

The fifth cake had a big rainbow with 5 stars; each star had the name and birthdate of one of his grandchildren. The sixth cake had the Numbers "75" centered in bronze and yellow chrysanthemums. The elaborate cakes were designed by Barbara and homemade by Linda Hankins of Dallas.

Everyone had an enjoyable time seeing friends and relatives from all parts of Texas who came to celebrate the 75th birthday of a wonderful man, my daddy.

(Information submitted by Sister Barbara Docekal — Editor)

Mark Hixson

SPJST Member Receives The Highest Award

Alvarado Youth Named Valedictorian

Dr. Robert L. Skrabanek, a memwr SPJST -L:•dg=, No. 9, was recognized for a special honor recently at the Annual Texas A&M University Spring Faculty Meeting held in Rudder Auditorium on the A&M campus. He was presented the prestigious Faculty Distinguished Achievement Award for Research.

The award consists of a plaque, engraved watch, and a check for $5,000.

Skrabanek grew up in the Snook Community and graduated from Caldwell High School. He holds the B.S. and M.S. degrees from Texas A &M and the Ph.D. degree from Louisiana State University. He is professor in the Department of Sociology and demographer with the Texas Real Estate Research Center and the Department of Rural Sociology in the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station.

In presenting the award, Dr. Clint Phillips, Dean of A &M faculties, noted that Skrabanek joined the faculty in 1949. Although he has been a visiting professor and graduate fellow at five other prestigious universities and served as a consultant in three foreign countries, he has spent his professional life at Texas A &M. He has authored over 200 publications in national and international journals and books and is especially recognized as an expert in Texas demographics. The Dean of faculties further noted that in the judgement of colleagues, Dr. Skrabanek's productivity in demography makes him a national and international leader in his field. He also is the first A&M faculty member to have achieved the Faculty Distinguished Achievement Award on two separate occasions. The first one was an award in Teaching earned in 1955.

Mark HiXS011 was named the Vale 4-. 1-ie 1.982 graduating dictorian class at Alvarado High School with a grade point average of 4.21. Earlier, Mark was named a National Merit Scholar by the National Merit Scholarship Foundation and the recipient of a scholarship from the General Mills Corporation.

President of the National Honor Society, he was also Feature Editor of the school's award-winning newspaper. As a participant in UIL competition, he won medals in state competition which included first place in headline writing, second place in editorial writing, and third place in feature writing; in addition, he was awarded individual achievement awards for editorial (first place) and features (second place) by the Interscholastic League Press Conference.

On the varsity basketball team he was recognized on the All-District team and received the Outstanding Senior Award in Basketball from the school. Voted "Most Studious" by the student body, he was also selected Mr AHS by the faculty whose criteria included good citizenship, academic achievement and all around versatility.

A member of the Alvarado Golden Warrior band for four years, he played first chair alto saxophone two years and was a member of the jazz band for two years.

The recipient of a four year McFadden Scholarship, Mark will be entering Texas A &M University in the fall to major in aerospace engineering.

Mark, a member of Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Hixson of Route 4, Grandview. He is the grandson of Mrs. Dona Hubenak, also of Grandview, and Mary Hixson of Fort Worth.

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MEMORIAL DAY We Pay Tribute to Those Who Gave Their Lives . . . Today we pause to remember .. . with gratitude and respect . . . the men throughout this nation's history who answered the call to arms and lost their own lives so that we can live in freedom and dignity. Today we count our blessings; we also consider their cost.

Nobody ever said it better than Abraham Lincoln: ". . from these honored dead we take increased devotion . . . to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion."

Today let's pledge ourselves to just and lasting peace.

Let us also remember the living.

Let's extend a friendly hand to the men who made it home. They, too, put their lives on the line because their country called. They filled a need. Now they're back. And they have needs of their own: For acceptance -- a warm "Welcome home!" For help — in adjusting themselves to a civilian life. For a sense of direction — to find their place again in their homes and communities, but mostly they need fine work!

Yes, after those ugly wars, we owed our veterans a lot. We owed them especially for time lost ... time they would have spent in school furthering their careers. It was up to all of us to prove that our handshakes were more than gestures, that we really cared . . . with thoughtfulness and action.

With graduation almost upon us, time does not wait for anyone — not even for the SPJST youth who will soon be participating in various categories at the Youth Achievement Days to display their skills and artistic work as well as talent.

Every year each district hosts a YAD at a designated location for their youngsters to compete in the elimination contests; this year District I is the first to begin.

Likewise, other districts will have their YADs scheduled, which have been announced for quite some time in the Vestnik. Therefore, we encourage you to attend and enjoy the young people present their talents. The SPJST stands ready for the young people and their accomplishments; we urge you to attend to help make 1982 another successful year! Your parents are as essential to be present at these affairs of youth at their functions as the youth themselves! Do not ask your youth leaders and district youth counselors to be your Youth and baby sitters for a day or night! Remember, bringing up good children and good citizens begins at home! ***

A CORRECTION: S.P.J.S.T. Rest Homes Director Erwin Holy has called it to your editor's attention that in the District VI Spring Meeting April 18, 1982 report appearing in the Vestnik dated Wednesday, May

12, 1982 there was a mistake in the first column about the middle of the page (in the paragraph pertaining to the report of the Rest Home director): The fifth sentence read: Net income for both homes was $1,250,000.00 It should have read: Gross income for both homes was $1,250,000.00. We call this to our readers' and members' attention. ***

Texas summer camp operators are working with Texas Department of Health (TDH) inspectors to make sure a whirlwind of activities for about an expected third of a million summer campers are safe.

This year about 450 summer camps will be licensed in Texas, according to Jimmie D. Dickens, director of the TDH General Sanitation Division. The state health department conducts safety and health inspections under the Texas Youth Camp Safety and Health Act which became effective in 1973.

Camp inspectors cover such areas as qualified counselors, medical care, environmental safety, proper food service, adequate and proper supervision of recreational activities, water supplies, and garbage and sewage disposal. In addition, swimming pools are monitored.

"The Texas regulations came about mainly because of the national publicity given to accidents and deaths at other camps in the nation," Dickens said. "Texas camp operators have a splendid safety record."

Although Texas camp operators were leery of regulation at first, they have become responsive to our efforts since determining that we are attempting to help them have better camps, Dickens said.

One reason for the change in attitude is the 11-member Texas Advisory Council on Youth Camp Safety appointed by the governor with the State Health Commissioner as its chairman.

The advisory council assists the TDH in developing standards and in setting policies. Its members are qualified through activities with private organizations or through experiences in the field.

Members of the advisory council are: C. Joseph Nelson, ARLINGTON, representing the Boy Scouts of America; Ms. Scottie Hubbard, DALLAS, Girl Scouts; Dr. Philip Hook, TYLER, church; Rodney J. Kidd, AUSTIN, private camps; Bryan L. Walker, ROANOKE, experience; Raymond Bean, DALLAS, YMCA; Silas Ragsdale, HUNT, experience; and Carl Hawkins, INGRAM, civic group.

Also represented are the handicapped, YWCA and the Camp Fire Girls.

For more information, contact Jimmie D. Dickens, Director, General Sanitation Division, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, telephone: (512) 458-7522. ***

REMEMBER!!

The SPJST Softball Benefit Dance Saturday, May 29 at Lodge No. 84, Dallas. *a* The Southern District Sokol Slet at West, June 4, 5 and 6.

Wednesday, May 26, 1982 — VESTMK/3

From the Office of the Vice-President

Lodge Hallettsville No. 4 Contributes To Worthy Cause

Sales Representatives in attendance Monday, April 19th at Lodge 88, Houston.

Lodi; e4 represented were Lodge 88, Lodge 172, and Lodge 176.

Dear Members: Our lodge met Sunday, May 9, 1982 in the Grant Building with Lodge 4 President Frank Zabransky presiding.

Pledge to the United States flag was led by Melissa and Tommy Holy.

Corresponding Secretary Erwin Holy read the minutes of the April meeting, which were approved.

Correspondence was read and discussed.

The members voted to contribute to the Lavaca Work Activity Center to be used for the Special Olympics.

Co-Youth Leader Evelyn Holy reported on the Youth Club's activities.

A report was given on the District VI meeting held April 18th. Our lodge will host the fall meeting.

President Zabransky will check into a place and date.

Treasurer Helen Zabransky and Financial Secretary Hilmer Galetka reported on their reports.

Refund checks were given out and meeting adjourned. Refreshments and lunch were gervoi.

Winners named in the afternoon were: Adult Door Prize — Hernaina Vasek, Youth Door Prize — Melissa Holy, May Birthday Cake — Helen Zabransky, Oldest Mother — Toni Galetka (80 years young), Candy Guessing Game — Linda Mikush.

Our next meeting will be held Sunday, June 13 at the Grant Building, beginning at 2 p.m. June birthdays will be honored. Try to attend!

Patsy Zabransky Reporter -SPJST-

Lodge Prepares For Western Days Parade Elgin

Sales Representatives is attendance Tuesday, April 20th at Lodge 81, Needville. Lodges represented were Lodge 81, Lodge 139, Lodge 170 and Lodge 175.

District V Insurance Seminars SFM McBride held Sales Seminars in Houston and Needville along with District V Director Louis Hanus. Out of the sixty-five (65) Sales Representatives in District V, thirty (30) were in attendance at these seminars. We appreciate the efforts of these Sales Representatives and urge those not present to join us in keeping abreast

of the changing times of the 80s.

Any member wishing additional insurance or that knows someone desiring to join the SPJST may refer to the back page of this Vestnik issue for the names, addresses and telephone numbers of the Sales Representatives in your district who attended the seminars.

They will be happy to assist you.

NOTICE! There will be NO Vestnik issued on the date of June 9th. Please .Pl 'Your , Copy Ahead!

The regular meeting of Lodge No. 18 for the month of May was called to order by President Roy Simank.

Pledge of Allegiance was led by Floyd Felfe.

Roll call of officers revealed all present, except Secretary Jeanette Peterson who was ill.

President Roy Simank got volunteers for a committee to work on the float for the Western Days Parade, July 24th in Elgin. The youth will also help with this project.

New members are Jerri Suzanne Pearson and Andrea Lynn Pearson.

The membership now is 544.

Home Chairman Irene Helgren thanked Trustee Anton Mogonye and all others who helped for getting the drive-in rails installed in front of our hall.

All committee reports' were

accepted as read. Youth report was given by Pat Young.

A get-well card was sent to Jim Mogonye, Sr. Mrs. Albina Mogonye sent a check for recycled cans again.

The door prize was won by Pat Young which was drawn by Leslie Gustafson.

Veida Kruse Reporter -SPJST-

Tabor Announces Annual Barbecue Event New

Dear Readers: Lodge No. 17, Novy Tabor held its regular monthly meeting May 2, 1982.

The meeting was called to order

by President Andrew Vavra.

Bernard Rychlik was appointed vice president for this meeting.

Resolutions of Sympathy for George Sefcik and Marvin Matcek were read.

Minutes of the previous session were read and approved.

Carol Petty gave her report. The hall is now open 7 days a week from 4 p.m. until 12 p.m., unless the hall is rented out for a private party.

The annual barbecue will be held Sunday, June 20,1982 Barbecue will be sold by the pound or by the plate.

Games and other entertainment are being planned. More details at a later date.

Members, we need help to make this a success. We need help in the kitchen, bar and elsewhere. If you can help, please call Betty Suehs, Carol Petty or Gladys Hejl.

Our next meeting will be Friday, June 4,1982 at 8 p.m.

Betty Suehs Reporter -SPJST-

No. 24, Cyclone Plans Picnic Lodge

Dear Members, Our meeting was called to order

by Pres. Dan Sebek.

The flag was presented by Kimberly Schneider and Patricia Castillo. They led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and we remained standing in moment of silence for our deceased members.

On the sick list we have Sister LaRita Macek, who had surgery and Brother Bill Sebek, who had surgery on his leg. To them, and any member who may be ill, a speedy recovery.

It was brought up that we need someone to mow the yard and Bro. Ray Coots was asked if he would do this and he accepted.

These new members were accepted: Steven Bruggman signed up by Laveda Geistman and Eileen Pechal signed up by a sales representative from another lodge.

The Board acted on buying the chairs for the youth room which was voted by the membership last meeting and Bro. E. J. Geistman donated three extra chairs to the youth club for his three grandchildren.

We got a report from Youth Leader Carol Chervenka. She thanked all the people who attended the social the youth sponsored which wag 'i s`hoti difesupper; there

4/V2STNili — Wednesday, May 26, 1982 good turnout. June 4 there will be a dance sponsored by Academy Lodge No. 177 for the youth and families.

She reminded people to attend. The plans for the trip to Six Flags, which will be Tuesday, June 8, were finalized. They will be going on a chartered bus which should be a nice experience. July 11, District II YAD will be held at Academy Lodge No. 177 and all the youths were encouraged to start on their crafts, plan on their baked goods and skits.

Our plans for entertainment July 18 were finalized. It will begin at 1:30 p.m. with flag presentation.

Narrator Bernie Gebala will lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Our lodge will be recognized that we are one of the 25 charter lodges and we are 85 years old this year. We will then acknowledge our 50-year old recipients who are present and present them with a pin. These members are eligible: Sisters Wilma Marek, Wilma Psencik, Millie Schiller, Josephine Simek, Lodie Luksa and Bro. Jodie Marek. We hope all these will be able to attend so we can honor you. Pres. Dan Sebek will dedicate our new addition: kitchen and youth room.

We are also having a picnic. Booths will be opening at 2 p.m. We will have Country Store, Teddy Bear Stand, Coke Throw, Ball Throw, Fish Pond, and Concession Stand.

Music will be provided by Jim Howell for your listening and dancing pleasure, 3-5 p.m. At 3 p.m. we will start serving barbecue plates. There will be an auction starting at 5 p.m. At night, we will have a free dance from 7:30 to 9:30 by the same band, We will have a drawing for three door prizes of $10.00 each, and also for our ticket winners, which we are selling before hand. This is open to the public so come and invite your friends; it has been a long time since we had a picnic and we plan to have a success by providing good entertainment.

Those having birthdays and who were present, at the meeting are Sisters: Carol Chervenka, Nancy Posvar, Louise Zavodny, and Bernice Sebek, Bro. Daniel Lesikar and youth — Kimberly Schneider. I forgot one important birthday last month: Bro. Joe R. Schneider; to him and any member celebrating this month, best wishes.

Door prizes were won by Dan Sebek, Carol Chervenka, Shane Lesikar, and Denice Posvar.

Our next meeting will be Wednesday, June 9th at 7:30 p.m. with "Happy Hour" and social; bring your snacks.Bernice Sebek Reporter -SPJST-

Lodge No. 25 Meeting of May 13th Ennis

The meeting was called to order

by President James Whitfill at 8 p.m. The attendance book was passed for signature. Sergeant-atArms Garry D. Mizell led the Pledge of Allegiance.

President Whitfill thanked everyone who helped with the cleaning of the hall and worked the Polka Festival.

A moment of silence was observed for Brother Ray Rickert, Jr. Minutes for the previous regular meeting of April 8th were read by the Recording Secretary Kay Lynn Kovar and approved as read.

The minutes for the Executive Board meeting of May 1f, 1982 were read. Brother Gerald Macalik made the motion not to accept the minutes of the May 11, 1982 Executive Board meeting; Brother Emil Martinek seconded it. Eleven were opposed; twenty-five were for; motion did not carry. Minutes were accepted as read.

Correspondence: 1) Letter dated April 20, 1982 from SPJST Lodge Rozkvet No. 172 of Pasadena, Texas regarding their new building project.

2) Thank you from Doris Dunkerley, director of St. John's Beseda Dancers, for our hall permitting these dancers to perform Saturday, May 1st, during the Polka Festival Sister Betty Macalik gave the report on Youth Activities.

Treasurer Albert Haskovec gave the financial report.

Member on the sick list is Brother Edwin Trojacek.

Motion was made and accepted that at weddings the wedding party is responsible for paying for only one certified policeman.

A motion was made and accepted to donate $50 to Kiwanis Club toward Fourth of July Fireworks display to be held Sunday, July 4th, at the high school football stadium.

New member is Robert Willis Hay. Brother Garry Mizel thanked everyone who worked on the float representing our lodge in the Polka Festival parade.

Premium refund checks were passed out. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. with 49 members present.

This was truly a meeting in which everyone participated.

Our next meeting will be Thursday, June 10, at 8 p.m.

Hope to see you then!

Kay Lynn Kovar Reporter -SPJST-

Lodge No. 32 News

Victoria

The regular monthly meeting of SPJST Lodge No. 32 was held Wednesday, May 5 at the Citizens National`Bank.

The meeting was called to order

by President Mike Ahlstrom. Jason.

Motal served as flag bearer and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Sheryl Ahlstrom. This was followed by a moment of silence for our departed members.

The minutes of the last meeting were read by Secretary Adele Donalson and the treasurer's report was read by Treasurer Evelyn Horelka. Both were accepted as read.

Mrs. Frances Motal is the new youth leader. She will be assisted by Mrs. Stephanni Spears. Ladies we are most grateful to you.

Members were informed that a scholarship will be available for SPJST students who plan on going to a 4-year college.

The youth of Lodge 32 will have a booth at the Czech Festival on June 27th at the Victoria Community Center.

The San Antonio Czech Singers will entertain at the festival.

Progress reports were made by the chairpersons of various committees. Mrs. Kathy Ahlstrom

was appointed kitchen chairman to replace Mrs. Evelyn Horelka who cannot be present at the festival.

Dance tickets will be $7 per couple and music for the dance will be provided by the Heart of Texas (H.O.T.) Czechs.

Refreshments after the meeting were served by Mrs. Adele Donalson and Mrs. Katherine Wokaty.

An error was made in last month's report by this reporter. It was Rodney Horelka, not Jason Horelka who led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

The next meeting will be Wednesday, June 2, at the Citizens National Bank.

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Evelyn Heese and Adeline Kohutek for helping in the kitchen before the meeting to help warm up the chili for our lunch and helping in the kitchen to help dish up the chili were Vallie Zavodny and Ann Balusek.

Youth Leader Mike Wilson made his report and, announced that Roderick Hutka and Lisa Tepera would represent Lodge 47 at Round Rock's May Fete May 23.

May birthdays consisted of: Lillie Mikulas, Louis Marek, Mary Vasicek, Ann Hejl, Ann Koon, Henry Mares and Alfred Klusacek. Happy Birthday to all!

Our next regular meeting will be held Sunday, June 6 at 2 p.m. Our Youth Club members who will graduate from high school this year Lodge No. 47, will be honored with a covered-dish lunch after our regular meeting.

Seaton Please come and show our youth Our monthly meeting May 2 was that we are all behind them 100%. called to order by Vice President Door prizes were won by Theresa Calvin Skrabanek while President Chlapek and Eugene Hejl.

Jerry Pechal sat back and relaxed Since Mother's Day would be for a change. Nora Skrabanek and observed the Sunday after this Mark Tepera led us in the Pledge of meeting, all mothers attending the Allegiance. meeting were asked to stand.

Visitors at this meeting consisted Hope to see many of you at our of Ann Balusek and Mrs. Horelica. next meeting. Bring a covered dish, The Roll Call of officers showed all join in fellowship during Happy officers and chairpersons present.

Hour and see what is going on at They each gave their respective and your meetings. satisfactory reports.

Fraternally, Secretary Dolores Skrabanek Adeline Kohutek, Reporter read the minutes from the previous -SPJSTmeeting. Correspondence consisted of a Thank You note from Evelyn Heese, a Thank You note from the Rowena Lodge No. W.W. Pechal family for the floral spray and a note from Nick Morris 49 Hosted District which was sent to him from the Thomas Hurta family from Chicago, IV Meetin Illinois; also an invitation from Lodge No. 29, Taylor asking for a The District IV meeting held at participant in their May Fete which the Rowena SPJST Hall, April 25 was received too late for us to act on was well-attended. We were very and an invitation for Round Rock's glad to have our Vice President May Fete which will be held May 23. Bernie Gebala and his wife, from the This was turned over to the Youth Supreme Lodge, with us.

After the regular business Club. Secretary Skrabanek also read the referenduin from Headquarters meeting, there was a solemn which all the delegates received so memorial program in memory of the deceased members since our last that the members would District IV meeting. understand what is going on.

For our entertainment program New members accepted into our membership are: Jimmie Neal we had Greg and Shannon McDowell, Nancy Joyce McDowell, Blankenship from the Youth Club of Lindsay Ryan Cheatham and Norma Seymour sing some songs. We also J. Tucker. George T. Kennedy had a group of young people from transferred to our lodge from Lodge the Ballinger 4-H Club to present a 88. We welcome all these members skit, which was comical and very and hope you will participate in our good. Thanks to all for the nice program. lodge activities.

After the meeting adjourned we Reported on the sick list were had a lucky chair game. If you were Earl Fritz, who is a patient in Scott sitting in a lucky-numbered chair, and White Hospital and Herman you received a small pot plant. We Hester, who is a patient at the V.A. also gave a large pot plant to the We wish both of these members a oldest member present; it was speedy recovery and hope you are Albina Macha from Lubbock. The home from the hospital by now.

Dolores Skrabanek was appointed member traveling the longest as a new Sales Rep. Good luck, distance also received a nice pot plant and this was the Ernest Dolores; bring in the new members!

President Pechal thanked Calvin Kristinek, Jr. family from Lubbock.

The Havlak Polka Band and Dolores Skrabanek for running entertained us with some good the hall once last month. Board music before and after a delicious Secretary Elmer Skrabanek read the board minutes. Woodrow Marek, barbecue meal. We want to say a maintenance chairman, announced special thank you to Arnold that Saturday, May 8 will be a Holubec, Bernie Marecek and Carl workday and, in case of inclement Broz for making the good barbecue. weather, (the two previous Thanks also to all who made and workdays were rained out) the served the rest of the food, and to workday would be the following those who made and donated all the Saturday. Fortunately, as I write good kolache, cakes, pies and this, the workday turned out to be a cookies.

I do believe everyone had a real beautiful, sunny day which a lot of farmers also took advantage of. good time and enjoyed the Dan Balusek, kitchen chairman for fellowship and visits with friends. I April thanked Dorothy Pechal, wish we could do this more often and

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have as good an attendance as we did at this meeting.

Elizabeth Walther President —SPJST-

of Lodge No. 51 Games Party

Reminder

This is to remind you that the Domino and Card Party of Ellinger Lodge 51 will be held the first Sunday in June. This will be the 6th of June, and we will, again, begin with a short business meeting at 1:30 p.m. and the games will begin at 2 p.m.

As agreed at the last party, each family is asked to bring either a cake, pie, cookies, kolache or perhaps sandwiches for refreshments, and the lodge will provide coffee. Other cold drinks may be arranged later.

You have been also advised that we are extending our invitation for outsiders to attend as well. You are asked to invite your friends and neighbors or relatives to attend this party regardless, whether or not, they are members of the SPJST. All families attending are asked, of course, to bring some type of refreshments.

We also stated before that there will be a small nominal donation asked of all participating card or domino players to help re-inburse the costs. Prizes for the top players in Card game as well as Domino game will again be given, as well as a "Door Prize".

Don't forget the date and time: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 6th, at the Ellinger Fire Department Building, and don't forget to bring your dominoes and/or cards.

D.A. Juren, Sec. —SPJST-

To Lodge West No. 54 Members

Notice

Your attention is called again to our lodge quarterly meeting scheduled for Sunday, June 6 at 3 p.m. The officers will be delighted to see some new faces at the meeting.

A social will follow the meeting.

Maxine Sefcik Secretary —SPJST-

Lodge Honors Mothers at Their Meeting

Waco

SPJST Lodge No. 66 held its meeting Sunday, May 16 conducted

by President Daniel Nors.

The flags were presented by James Yates and Chris Owen.

Members recited the Pledge of Allegiance and Lodge Motto.

All lodge officers were present.

The April minutes, read by Sister Pruitt, were approved as read.

Board of Trustees' Minutes — Brother Gaidusek had Sister Engelke to read the minutes of their Wednesday night, May 5 meeting.

Bids were asked for on painting the outside of the hall structure. Also a change of time of starting our dances on Saturday nights was made; starting time will be from 8

p.m. until 12 p.m. The doors will open at nian.

In correspondence, a letter from Lodge No. 172 for donations or assistance in the building of their lodge hall was read. A motion was made that this be tabled. Motion carried.

Entertainment Committee Chairman Brother Shilling reported the committee had served donuts and coffee at the recent sales representatives' meeting held at Linden Hall. This was done by Sisters Ruby Orsag, Leona Nors and Brother and Sister Shilling. He said following the meeting we will be honoring the mothers with a meal consisting of sausage, green beans, potatoes and pickles; also beverages and desserts will be served. Brother Shilling thanked the ladies for the desserts.

At the June meeting fathers will be honored. He also asked that the committee would need extra funds for the months ahead. It was voted to give the committee funds as asked for.

Youth Leader Sister Barbara Brem reported the youth would present a Mother's and Father's Day program after the meeting; also a drawing for gifts will take place. The club had elected their officers for the new year. For YAD the club has selected their Royalty: Queen— Karen Shelton, Duchess — Michelle Shelton, King —Larry Brem, Duke— Chris Owen. We wish them a lot of success.

Brother George Pauling reported the Auditing Committee had audited the lodge, Linden Hall and Youth Club books; all were in very good order.

Sister Engelke read the names of new members accepted in May into our lodge. They are James D. Pilgrim, Glenda M. Pilgrim, Erwin J. Grochoske, William C. Gaskamp, David B. Tickell and Richard W. Sims; and one transfer, Michael Patrick Grams from Lodge No. 182.

Welcome to Lodge No. 66!

Health Committee Report — Sister Gaidusek reported that getwell cards were sent to Brother Silas Smith who is recuperating at home very slowly. Brother Silas, we all hope and pray you continue to improve each day. We think about you and we miss you and Sister Jeanette. May God bless you both! A card was sent also to Brother Weldon Galler on his recent back surgery. It was so nice to see Brother Weldon at the meeting Sunday. Cards were also sent to Brother Emil Barak, Sister Taylor and Brother Otto Matus, who had recent surgery. We hope and pray you are improving OK. A card was sent to Brother Truman Moore. We hope he is feeling better. Also a card was sent to Chrystal Donnelly. We likewise hope she is doing OK. A sympathy card was sent to the Emil Barak family on the loss of her mother, Mrs. Taylor. We extend our sympathy and prayers to the family on the loss of their loved one. May she rest in peace. We, at Lodge No. 66, express our sympathy to Sister Rosie Filer and the family of Brother Joe Filer. He was well-known to everyone at Linden Hall. Brother Filer passed away this past week.

May he rest in peace. A congratulations card was sent to the Paul Nesloneys on the arrival of a baby girl, born May 13, 1982. The mother is the former Patricia Stanislay.

Proud grandparents are Brother

Robert and Sister Barbara Stanislav and the proud great-grandparents are Brother Frank and Sister Libbie Parma. (Patricia was very active in the Youth Club for many years.).

We all wish Vice President Brother Johnnie Gaidusek the very best that he will be OK. Brother Johnnie entered Providence Hospital for open-heart surgery Tuesday, May 18th. Good luck, Brother Johnnie, our prayers are with you and your family. May God be with you all.

Door prize winner was Johnnie Gaidusek, Jr. In the Mother's Day drawing conducted by Mary Alice Langlotz and Brother Shilling, the winners were: Sister Hilma Macha "Mother of the Year." Runners-up were: 1stSister Elnora Volcik, 2nd-Sister Lillian Cox. The Mother of the Year received a very beautiful floral arrangement and the runners-up each received a lovely corsage; these items were made by Sister Langlotz.

Congratulations to all of you!

Members celebrating birthdays in May are Brother Emil Hanus, Sisters Sophie Leshikar, Barbara Stanislav, Barbara Brem and Randy Nors. Happy Birthday to each of you! The cake was brought by Janice Stanislay.

I am sure we have a number of our lodge youth graduating; we hope to find out who they are. I do wish to congratulate our granddaughter, Paula Scott, daughter of Larry and Emogene Scott, who graduated from Texas A&M University, Saturday, May 8th. Paula has been a member of Lodge No. 66 since childhood. We, Brother Emil and Sister Annie Hanus, Paul and Rose Scott are the very proud grandparents. It was an honor to attend the graduation and tour Texas A&M and to see the cadets and band perform. It was all very impressive and beautiful. We do hope to hear from the other graduates and to be recognized. This is a special day, one to be very proud of and, to each of you, we send our best wishes. Good luck to all of you!

The youth program on Mother's and Father's Day was very good.

The introduction made by Kevin Owen and Michelle Shelton was very cute. The following numbers presented were: "When God Created Mothers" read by Janice Stanislav, Donna Stanislav, Lynette Nors, Karen Shelton. Next was a cute recitation by Chris Owen who dressed himself up for this special day, (you had to see it to appreciate this cute event.) Then there was another reading on "When God Made Fathers" by Larry Brem, James Yates, Bradley Nors and Randy Nors. Karen Shelton ended the program with all youth members taking part in presenting each mother a beautiful carnation bouquet. This was a cute program.

Congratulations to each of you.

In the drawing, winners were: Jewel Warhol, Bernice Pankonien, Barbara Stanislav, Ruby Orsag, Darlene Engelke, Rose Galler, Libbie Parma, Madelyn Webb, Maurine Trefny, Helen Shelton, Georgia Kofnovec, Anna Vernetti, Sophie Leshikar, Annie Hanus, Dorothy Shilling, Lillian Cox, Mary Alice Langlotz and Bonnie Pruitt.

Sister Matilda Hanus was also presented a bouquet from the Youth Club.

We especially thank the Enter-

tainment Committee for the delicious meal served. I'm sure everyone enjoyed it. The food was very good.

PLEASE NOTE: The June meeting will be held Sunday, June 20th at 2:30 p.m. All fathers will be honored, so make plans to be there to attend. Hope to see you there!

Annie Hanus English Reporter —SPJST-

June 6th Meeting For Lodge Schulenburg This is a reminder to all members of Lodge No. 67 that our regular meeting will be held the first Sunday, June 6th. The meeting will be held at the American Legion Hall, starting at 2 p.m. We would like to see a good attendance.

I would like for the members to bring some sandwiches or any type of snacks for the lunch that will follow after the meeting. Our lodge will furnish the refreshments.

Emil Pesek Secretary —SPJST-

Holds Monthly Meeting Needville

Tuesday, May 11, 1982 at 7:30 p.m., Lodge No. 81 held its regular monthly meeting.

President Charlie Matcek called the meeting to order and Sister Vlasta Nowotny led us in the Pledge of Allegiance to our flag. We remained standing for a moment of silence as a tribute to our deceased Sister Alice Fojtik. Our sympathy goes to her husband, Edmund.

President Charlie Matcek wished all of the mothers a belated "Happy Mother's Day." All officers answered the roll call.

Secretary Mary Werner read the minutes of our previous meeting.

Financial Secretary Allene Zwahr gave her report. Willie Mae Kuykendal gave the treasurer's report. Special Fund report was given by Gilbert Walzel and he also reported on the up coming activities at the hall and then gave his financial report. All of these reports were accepted as given.

Those of our members who are reported on the sick list are: Sister Sophie Baethe, who underwent surgery at Polly Ryon Hospital, Brothers Frank Fojtik, Mac Fojtik and Leroy Kamas are all at Gulf Coast Medical Center. We wish all of you a speedy recovery.

A new policy was issued to Rhonda Fojtik. We welcome you, Rhonda! Karen Brady took additional insurance.

We were glad to see Brother Louis Hanus come to see us. He is our District V director and gave us a nice complimentary talk; come, again.

Refund checks were handed out and the attendance prize was won

by Winnefred Susan.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. I'll see all of you at our next meeting June 8 at 7:30 p.m.

Lillie Teykl Reporter SPJST — 1,1 ::'3“)1(1:e.3 )r:3

6/VESTNIK — Wednesday, May 26, 1982

Donations To Lodge No. 88, Houston Receipt of contributions to the Memorial Fund from the following are gratefully acknowledged.

In memory of F.D. (Sarge) Allison Mrs. Tillie Helmcamp $5.00 Mr./Mrs. Tim Kostorn $10.00 Mr./Mrs. Louis Hanus $10.00 Lodge 88 Choral Group $10.00 Fraternally, Harriette Allison -SPJST-

& Western Dance Time At Lodge rc. 88 Houston

Count2y

Friday, May 28th, THE COUNTRY BOYS under the direction of none other than JIMMY BROSCH will play lots of good old COUNTRY and WESTERN MUSIC in the Chandelier Ballroom of Lodge Pokrok No. 88 at 1435 Beall Street.

Dance time will be from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. JIMMY BROSCH and THE COUNTRY BOYS will play lots of dancing tunes for your pleasure.

There will be Polkas, Cotton-Eyed Joe and a good variety of other tunes for your dancing pleasure.

You can make your reservations by calling the Lodge Office at 8695767. Call early to reserve the table of your choice. Invite your friends and plan an evening of dancing fun!

Our Lodge No. 88 will begin playing "BINGO" Thursday, June 3rd. Early bird games at 7:15 and regular games at 7:45 p.m.

Publicity Committee Lodge No. 88 -SPJST-

No. 88, Houston

Lodge

The Saturday night dance with the HI-LITERS orchestra had a nice and satisfied attendance. Many guests, during the evening went to the stage to compliment the members of the HILITERS for the lovely ballroom and mixed music they furnished in person.

I am sure the orchestra members appreciated the compliments and it also made the committee feel good. In charge of the dance were Juanita Simons with husband Orville serving in the ticket office. Helping that night were Vick and Joy Gallow, Betty Nagel and another (Betty) Loginone.

Sunday, May 16, 1982 advertised as a Special Day, has come and gone. The performance of the Czech play by the ten actors and fifteen members of the Choral Club was well-presented, also the lovely numbers played by the Concert Orchestra before the play; they all made a good showing, but the attendance was disappointing. WHY? some blamed it on poor advertising; how much more could have been said to induce our people to support our effort to perpetuate our Czech heritage? All this work and time was given in good faith to hold on to something close to our hearts. Of course, times have changed and so has the love for our Czech plays; I feel those days are in the past and finally, we here in Houston at Lodge No. 88, will also have to give it up as so many other Czech communities all over Texas have done years ago, and that hurts. The bold writing on the wall reads: THIS IS IT!", Thanks to, all

who participated in any way to stage this performance. Thanks to the outof-town visitors. I have no idea how Many we had, but I had the opportunity to speak with Mary Baca a wellknown personality in our Czech circle; she was accompanied by friends Lillie Dornak and Annie Dusek. Her daughter, Barbara Baker, was generous to drive the car to please her mother and friends from El Campo, Tx. I had the pleasure to greet friends from Needville, Tx., Vince and Louise Newman (Louise is the daughter of Louise Janca residing in our S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home in Needville for many years now). If there were anymore out-of-town guests, I don't know; thanks for coming.

The dinner at noon, consisting of roast beef, fresh potatoes, beans, sauerkraut and tossed salad, was enjoyed and was topped with homebaked pastries donated by our generous sisters and friends. Thanks to the helpers who prepared, cooked and served this meal and, on top, some paid their admission to the play.

There were quite a few who gladly did the same; that is what you call unselfish cooperation and true fraternalism. That was the way we built our great SPJST and the branch Lodge No. 88.

Sister Pearl Hanka, our Birthday Club president, decided April 26 to take off a week and visit her motherin-law, Sister Ida Hanka, mother of her late husband, Ernie Hanka. Sister Hanka resides with her son, Frank and daughter-in-law, May, in Little Rock, Ark. Pearl was happy to find all three in good health and, especially, Sister Hanka in good spirits. While there they gave Pearl a tour of Arkansas. She found the Subiaco Cathedral and Academy in Subiaco, Ark., most interesting, and also enjoyed a special treat at a German Restaurant while on the tour. Pearl and Sister Hanka spent many hours reminiscing in her beautiful private room in the spacious home of her son, Frank and daughter-in-law, May, in Clarksville, Ark. A whirlwind wedding celebration was taken by Gus and Ann Urbanovsky on their 34 wedding anniversary, starting Saturday, April 24, 1982 with their children and granddaughter. Next day, Sunday at the Blue Room Party April 25 friends around their table requested their favorite song "Somewhere My Love" played for their dancing by E. J. Kadlecek, Jrs'. band playing that night. They took a rest for two days and departed, by car April 27, for a tour: destination sixteen-day Memphis, Tenn., followed by attending the Grand 'Ole Opry in Nashville Friday and Saturday to listen to singer Bill Anderson, to their surprise he announced guests from Texas, Gus and Ann Urbanovsky, and wished them a happy wedding anniversary of 34 years. Next day they visited the Opryland USA spread out on 120 acres, took a tour of the city and viewed the homes of Eddie Arnold, Johnnie Cash, Minnie Pearl, Porter Wagner and many more; they also visited the Rymond Auditorium, first home of the Grand 'Ole Opry, drank champagne while cruising along the Cumberland River on a dual-stern paddle-wheel boat. For two days they enjoyed the scenic Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway drive, ending in Asheville North Carolina where they spent the night. While there, they visited the 255-room Mansion, the Biltmore

House and Gardens built by George Vanderbilt at the end of the last century. Before leaving the grounds they enjoyed lunch in the Deerpark, a unique restaurant seating 500 guests in the beautiful open garden. The great Smoky Mountains were great but windy and cold; the road led them into Gatlinburg, Tenn. and then Chattanooga; they enjoyed the spectacular Ruby Falls inside the Lookout Mountain Cavern, also rode the steepest inclined railway, enjoyed the scenic drive from Chattanooga on 59 to Birmingham, Alabama. Coming home, after adding 3700 miles on the speedometer, they had traveled through eight states in weather of 38 to 76 degrees.

One of our elderly Birthday Club Sisters, Anna Soukup, passed away May 16, 1982 at the age of 82 years.

Sister Soukup, while in good health, visited all functions of her beloved Birthday Club. She was the wife of the late Brother Rudolph Soukup.

Memorial services were held in the Heights Funeral Chapel Tuesday, May 16, at 3 p.m. Her body was donated to the Living Bank. Survivors are: two sons, Rudolph and Sidney Soukup; two daughters, Anna Mae O'Brien and Ernestine Britton of San Bruno, Cal.; sixteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. We extend our sincere sympathy to the family.

Fraternally, Frances Olexa -SPJST-

of Meeting of Lodge No. 160, San Angelo

Notice

Dear Members: This is a reminder to all members that our next regular quarterly meeting will be Sunday, June 13th at the Wall Fire Hall beginning at 2 p.m.

Come hear a report on our district meeting that was held in Rowena last month; also enjoy visiting with your fellow members.

Fraternally, Diana Pelzel -SPJST-

At Lodge Pasadena No. 172 Happenings

Dear Members and Friends: A friendly "hello" to all of you from Lodge Rozkvet in Pasadena and best wishes in good health and happiness!

Our lodge meeting, which was held May 12th, was well-attended by our members and we also had District V Director Louis Hanus from Houston as a visitor; he gave us an inspirational speech that we all enjoyed.

The May 15th dance with music by the Music Kings was fairly wellattended at our lodge. We also had a well-known couple, John and Rene Ordner of Friendswood, Texas, enjoying the evening. Henry Repka's band really furnished good ballroom and variety music. Those of you who weren't present, missed out on his fine music. Hosts at the door were Brother Herbie and Sister Evelyn Kimmons. Many thanks to all of you for your support!

Come again.

Thanks to God today (May 16th)

for such a beautiful day. I hope many of you had a chance to visit your loving mother on Mother's Day, a tradition that has been existing for many, many years. Let's keep this tradition alive and pass it on to our future generations.

We had Ray Krenek of Sealy, Texas playing variety music to a fine crowd of happy people, Saturday, May 22nd.

Saturday, May 29th, our lodge will have LeeRoy Matocha of Fayetteville, Texas providing variety music. We are extending a special invitation to this event because LeeRoy had added a tuba player to his band which you will not want to miss; so come out to our lodge and see for yourself what LeeRoy's musicians can play for good entertainment.

Brothers and Sisters: Our Lodge continues to hold weekly dances (Saturday night) with the finest bands and/or orchestras anyone can imagine from throughout Texas that are specially selected. In the future we also wish to select out-of-state famous bands that provide popular music for our younger generation, which will be announced in the near future. This information can also be revealed about our lodge that is already showing its ground-up work, so come to see it to believe that it's really there. Our long-dreaming project is coming along nicely, so we ask you to fulfill your promise and join us as a one-family group of enthusiasts; no matter where you live, you may join and become a part of our lodge. Once, again a cordial invitation is extended to each of you to our Saturday night dances.

Recently, the Mikeska and Hanzelka families lost a loved one, Frank I. Hanzelka, brother-in-law, of Wallis, Texas among our midst. He was born at Praha, Texas and he was a fine person who never turned down anyone for help. To his last days on earth he still managed to get around to work on crutches or walking cane. All his relatives and friends will miss him. May he rest in peace.

We want to also extend best wishes to those of you who are sick in the hospitals, rest homes or wherever and hope they will soon recover from their illness. To our deceased members may they have eternal rest.

Father's Day is surely approaching, so we should become aware of it and become closer to our loved ones and their families to love and cherish for our lifelong accomplishments.

God bless you all and come see us at Lodge No. 172 in Pasadena.

Fraternally yours, John T. Mikeska -SPJST-

Meeting of Academy Lodge May

The May meeting of the Academy SPJST Lodge No. 177 was called to order by President Rae Lisenbe.

Following the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call of officers, Secretary Dorothy Lisenbe read all correspondence received and the minutes of the previous meeting.

They were approved as read.

Reported on the sick list were Candy Bland and Silas Smith. We wish you a speedy recovery.

Attending - our meeting was

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Bernie Gebala. We would like to thank him for passing on the important information to us and hope he can attend our meeting, again. Thanks also to Eddie Dodd and Rudy Calooy for coming out.

All committee chairmen gave their reports.

New members accepted into our lodge were Charles Franklin Lisenbe, Jerry DeWayne Lisenbe, Charles Ervin Hutcherson, James Daniel Sehon, Patricia Ann Sehon, Cynthia Rena Sehon, James Daniel Sehon II, Tysh Dyan Sehon, Victor Conrad Rogers and Joe Fletcher Bland. We welcome you all and hope to see each of you participate in our lodge activities.

Speaking of lodge activities we have a few dates we would like for each of the members to keep in mind: Friday, June 4 — Youth Club Out-of-School dance. This dance is for SPJST Youth Club members and invited guests. Refreshments will be available; the time is from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Sunday, July 11 — District II Youth Achievement Day. Sunday, July 11 — Lodge will charter a bus to Houston for the Astro-Cardinal game. Members are invited. For more information contact Louis Driska at 939-2548.

Saturday, July 3 dance was CANCELLED. Monday, July 19 — The lodge will charter a bus to Dallas, for Youth Club members to attend "Six Flags." July 31 to August 6 — Summer Camp, Saturday, September 18 — State Royalty.

The lodge decided to make a donation to Lodge No. 172, Pasadena in memory of Richard Pustka and Washburn Family.

Starting with the June meeting, the Youth Club will meet at 7 p.m.

The lodge meeting will start at 8 p.m.

The meeting was adjourned until WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9TH at 8 p.m.

Darlene Sefcik Reporter -SPJST-

Ft. Bend Lodge No. 175 Members!!!

Attention

Fort Bend Lodge No. 175 will hold its regular quarterly meeting Tuesday, June 8, 1982 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rosenberg Civic Center. All members holding certificates with March, April and May anniversary dates may have dividend checks to pick up. All members interested or not are urged to attend.

Milton Vyvial Reporter -SPJST-

Lodge No. 179 Schedules June 10th Meeting Warrenton

Dear Members and Guests: Sunday, April 25th at ,3 p.m., adult and youth members from Lodge No. 179 Warrenton boarded a chartered bus at the Carmine High School for a trip to Austin to view the 6 p.m. performance of the Ice Capades.

Upon arrival at Austin, the group enjoyed a picnic lunch consisting of fried chicken and trimmings and refreshments under the beautiful shady trees.

Immediately after the performance

the bus returned to the Carmine High School having had an interesting and enjoyable trip.

Then, Thursday night, May 13th at 8 p.m., our lodge held its regular meeting in the Warrenton Store Guest Room with a nice attendance.

Presfdent Harold Bergmann opened the meeting by leading the group in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

Then the president requested the group to stand for a moment of silence in tribute to the loss of two of our devoted and active members, who passed away in April. May they rest in eternal peace.

Jeanette Schoenst read the minutes of the previous meeting and correspondence.

Brother Lee Leonhardt gave the treasurer's report. Both readings were accepted as given. Brother Leonhardt also stated the variety shoot was enjoyable and successful.

Dorothy Oltmann gave the financial standing. The premium refund checks were also given to Sister Oltmann to distribute.

It was reported that the PA System should be here by our next meeting.

In new business, a motion was made, seconded and carried that the lodge will sponsor a trip to the Prison Rodeo in Huntsville some Sunday in October. Our lodge will charter a Greyhound bus and pay members' bus fare and entrance tickets to the rodeo.

Members interested and wishing to attend should contact our Executive Board.

The Food Committee reported that the lodge will furnish fried chicken for the next meeting and members bring a side dish.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.

Afterwards everyone enjoyed hot dogs and delicious desserts and refreshments.

Remember, our next regular meeting Thursday night, June 10 adult meeting at 8 p.m. and Youth Club meets at 7:30 p.m.

Edith Pfeiffer Reporter -SPJST-

No. 180, Burleson Schedules June 13 Dance Lodge

As my son posted a note on the refrigerator door: "It is imperative that you wake me up at 6:30 sharp or the vulture will get you", so it is with my report. It is imperative that I meet that dreaded deadline or my patient and long-suffering editor will toss this in the trash.

Our May 11th meeting was opened by our President Dennis Barabas, with Louis Grochoske leading us in the Pledge of Allegiance. After a moment's silence for our departed brothers and sisters, the roll call of officers revealed the absence of our Vice President Jess Taylor due to the illness of his son-in-law. We hope he is on the way to recovery by the time this sees print.

Our deepest sympathy to John Anderson, John is from Czechoslovakia, on the death of his mother in Czechoslovakia. We wish we could have done something that would have enabled him to attend her funeral.

We were saddened to hear of his brother's, also in Czechoslovakia —

grave illness. We are hoping he is on his way to full recovery. We are honored to have you for a member of our lodge, John, and we want you to know we care.

Youth Leaders attending the workshop in Temple were Brenda Beauchamp, Karen Kathey and Sandra Barabas. Sandra was able to attend both days and reported that it was very informative.

Maintenance chairman reported to the trustees that the dance floor probably needs refinishing, because it gets worn after only one dance.

Thanks to Jerry Starr and Ernie Kathey for taking care of the grounds. The weeds strongly resisted their efforts to mow and broke the lawnmower. Not only that but the rainy weather is helping to take revenge and grow the weeds right back tougher than ever. Be assured we appreciate your vicious battle and feel for you.

It was voted to donate $50.00 to Pasadena Lodge No. 172.

Notice to all thieves in and around Burleson: A new security system has been installed. Need more be said?

The Zeta Theta Chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority has named Sandra Barabas 1982 Woman of the Year for her "little something extra special to her chapter." We congratulate you and are happy for you, Sandra.

Congratulations also to our President Dennis Barabas for defeating his formidible opponent for Place 2 on the Burleson City Council. Good luck, Dennis, we're proud of you and know you will do your best.

Mydel Grochoske reported a very productive and well-attended District III sales representative meeting held at our lodge with 22 members present from Lodges 92, 154 and 183; all are grateful to District III Director Sid Pokladnik for traveling the hazardous freeways from Dallas to be present.

Get-well wishes are extended to State Field Manager Silas Smith from injuries sustained after falling off a tree.

Next Board of Trustees' meeting will be June 1st at 7 p.m.

The next lodge meeting will be Sunday, June 13 at 2:30 p.m. After luncheon a polka and country/ western dance will be held from 5 to 9 p.m., with the Cavaliers providing the music. There will be a cake sale.

Members free, non-members regular price, also bring your own bottle and beer.

Fraternally, Estelle Hurtik -SPJST-

No. 183, Mid-Cities News Lodge

Dear Members: Sunday, the 16th of May the members of Lodge 183 met at the lodge hall. A small group was present. The president called the meeting to order and Mary Ann Roznovsky led us in the pledge to the flag.

A motion was passed to pay off 5 more bonds; that is great% one more month like the past one and the lodge can pay off the rest of the bonds and then can think of starting a building fund.

A motion was passed to try and have a joint Christmas Party in the Metroplex with the other ,lodges,

and Daniel Roznovsky will try and coordinate with the other lodges.

We have already heard from Lodge 180 and they have voted to join in and have a party but, as of Monday, I have not heard from any of the other lodges, so all of you members of Lodge 183 who want to know more about the Christmas Party call Daniel (214) 252-6763.

Because several of the officers will be on vacation in July it was voted to cancel the July meeting for this year, but there will be one June 13.

All of you members out there who read my articles, please remember the 29th of May is the day that Jim Bochnicek from Nebraska will be at Lodge 183 to play for your dancing pleasure; advance tickets will be $4 and $5 at the door. If you want advance tickets call one of the officers of Lodge 183 or Daniel Roznovsky for more information.

Bring all of your friends and neighbors and let's have a ball!

All of you people who were in the armed services have probably heard about the Sergeant who came into the barracks and asked if anyone knew shorthand. Two recruits raised their hands thinking this would be easy work. "Good!" said the sergeant: "They're shorthanded at the Mess hall." Occasionally we are short-handed at the lodge for some of our socials, so you lodge members who know shorthand come on out and lend a hand whenever you can. Some times it works and some times it don't.

If you don't smile, you can't win!

Fraternally, Norman M. Kneschk -SPJST-

Club Of Lodge No. 88 News Birthday

May 12, 1982 Sister Pearl Hanka called the meeting to order.

Sister Rosalee Kostom read the minutes and they were approved as read.

The financial report given by Sister Lillie Spies was also approved as read.

Our Sunshine Lady, Sister Mary Kosut, gave her report. She sent get-well cards to Sister Minnie Bravenec and Sister Anna Hoffman and Brothers Frank Dvorak and Herbert Jarisch and birthday cards to Sisters Willie Mae Stang, Agnes Pederson, Josephine Buri and Helen Valcik.

We want to send get-well wishes to Sister Minnie Bravenec and Linda Bricker who are in the Heights Hospital. It was good to see the ones, who had been sick, back at our meeting, today.

Sister Rita Alexander gave her report on our sale of tickets for Splash Day, June 6th. The Birthday Club Sisters are asked to bring pastry for this day.

We want to welcome our new members, Sisters Virginia Kunze, Judy Akey and Ardith McClellan to the Birthday Club. We are happy to have these ladies with us.

Sister Ima Lero made a beautiful pillow for a door prize and it was won by Sister Birdie Pech.

Hostesses for May were Sisters Rita Alexander, Kathy Trefell, Lolean Peeples and Edna Froelich.

We want to say thanks to Brother Mike Trefell- for helping us the first

8/VESTNfli — Wednesday, May 26, 1982 Wednesday; we really appreciate this man. Bessie Dewer helped the second Wednesday in place of Kathy Trefell who wasn't feeling up to par.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to Sisters Willie Mae Stang, Agnes Pederson, Josephine Buri and Helen Valcik.

Our next meetings will be held June 2nd and June 9th. I hope to see all of you there and enjoy- the fellowship.

Edna Froelich Reporter -SPJST-

Circle, Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth

Ladies'

Tuesday morning, May 11th, the Circle met at the National Hall with President Mary Powers presiding.

She greeted members and visitors, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Zanewych, Mary Pavey and her husband, Benny, and Ella Mae Faraizl. After introduction of visitors, minutes of our previous meeting were read and required no corrections or deletions.

Treasurer Mary Ann Krivanek was absent and her report was read

by Vice-President Hermina Cihacek.

For the first time in many months Sunshine Chairman Lillie McMillen said she had no report of any illness or deaths.

It was agreed the Circle will donate $100 for kitchen utensils to SPJST Lodge No. 92 as our gift for the year 1981.

The Circle thanks Joyce Tesar, manager of the National Hall, for being so thoughtful to prepare coffee, tea and the tables in advance of our meeting. Thirty-nine people were present. Maggie Konecny honored the oldest mother, Mrs. Mary Botik, and the youngest mother, Mrs. Joyce Tesar, with gifts of costume butterfly jewelry. She also donated a lovely door prize won

by Hermina Cihacek. Elizabeth Gregory volunteered to donate the door prize for our June meeting.

Mr. Mike Zanewych, who represents the Senior Citizens' Services, Inc., was the guest speaker. He explained the many services, programs and activities available to senior citizens in our area. He and his wife, Birdie, are active leaders of various senior citizens organizations. His talk was very interesting and informative.

He also left printed material with us and explained how we can protect ourselves by visiting any Echerd drug store and asking for the "Vial of Life", which is free to all who ask for it. The drug store clerk will explain the use of the vial to you. We thank Mr. Zanewych for his excellent presentation, and all those who heard him benefitted from the information he gave us.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to Albina Farek, Esta Belle Hubenak, Aurora Maldino, Lydia Palachek, Anne Polk, Bernadette Svacina, Phyllis and Hermina Cihacek.

There will be no hostesses for our June 8 meeting. Members are asked to bring either sandwiches, salads, potato chips, relish dish or desserts.

Before adjourning for a delicious lunch, President Powers said the blessing and members enjoyed a delightful afternoon playing games.

In closing this report, we thank Marie Tesar for her offer to clean the curtains in the Ladies' Lounge.

The entire Tesar family is an asset to any organization of which they are members.

Submitted by Mary A. Cihacek in the absence of Flora Koci, Reporter -SPJST-

Club Of Fort Worth

Friendship

Dear Members and Friends, The May meeting was called to order by President Marie Tesar, with 20 members and 3 guests present. All reports were read and approved.

The birthday members were Mollie Sladovnik and my mother, Frances Tirk, who will be 82 years of age the 31st of May. Congratulations, again to Mary Krivanek, daughter of Mary Ann and Kenneth Krivanek, for winning another 1st place medal at a Music Festival at the Dallas Baptist College. Two 1st place medals did not satisfy Mary; she participated in the Jr. Music Festival at the new Lake Worth High School and won her third 1st place medal. All of these honors were for singing the same song, "Think of Me". This little gal has the inspiration to do well, in whatever task she undertakes.

The June 2nd hostesses will be Annie Belota and Bessie Prochaska.

Once again, storms have moved through Texas. Tornado funnel clouds, high winds and torrential rains ravaged many parts of the Lone Star State. Most people can recall the rain and hail storms that swept through our neighboring areas, one year ago, May 8th. We only hope and pray that we will be spared of another storm that can cause millions of dollars in damage to lives, businesses, homes and gardens. One child in the Ft. Worth area is still recovering from a hard blow to the head, by a large hail stone in last year's storm.

Lots of folks are troubled with a potato blight; the leaves are withering and turning yellow.

Perhaps, this is due to too much rain with cool nights.

Those of you who like to harvest early can rob your new potato patch if the blight doesn't get it first. Just dig into your hill and pull out the best sized spuds, and then set the plant back into the soil to continue growing and producing more.

Between our rains, Sunday, May 16th was a perfect day for 28 people to convene here on the farm for an afternoon of fellowship, food and refreshments. Nineteen of these folks went on a Caribbean Cruise together last June, and now several of the same couples will travel to Vienna, Germany and Czechoslovakia in June.

It will be very nice to see many friends at the Southern District Slet in West June 4th, 5th and 6th.

Since I am a delegate to the American-Czech Culture Society, I would like to announce that the Czech Day at the State Fair at Dallas will be held Sunday, October 17, 1982.

Lydia Alholm Secy./Reporter -SPJST-

Circle of Czech Women News Dallas

Dear Members: It has been quite a few years since I last wrote a letter to the Vestnik.

As a matter of fact, it was when I was reporter for the Lodge No. 84 Choral Group; brings back many cherished memories of those days. I enjoyed singing with the many wonderful members of the choral group. Some of them are deceased, but others I still enjoy visiting with at Krouzek meetings and elsewhere.

Having the reporter's job for the Dallas. Circle of Czech Women is indeed an honor but a tough one for me to even try and compete with Alice Roberts. All I can hope to do is give it my best and maybe you won't be too disappointed that Alice's letters are being replaced by mine.

Our new President Lydia Dirkx and other new officers conducted the meeting very well indeed. They didn't seem to be nervous at all.

There were forty-three members and nine guests present. It looked rather gloomy on this May 6th morning, however, it turned out to be a nice day after all and a good turnout of members.

The guests were: Charlotte Kennedy (friend of Ester Cunningham), Bob Zvolanek, George Skotak, Dick Ground, Julius Podhrasky, Arnold Vrla, Stanley Vrla, John Vrla and Pat Wilson's little daughter.

Sunshine Chairman Bessie Kalich reported she sent "Get-Well" cards to Emil Pavelka and Christine Zemanek. "Thinking of You" card was sent to Adela Lesikar and "Sympathy" to Virginia Blatney who recently lost her sister, Lillian Black. Mary Laznovsky, the beloved president of the Ennis Krouzek, died suddenly. We know she is going to be missed by so many who knew her.

A donation by our Krouzek will be made to the Ennis Krouzek in her memory. There is also a bit of sad news for me. My very dear friend of many years, Lucille Stout, is moving to Mt. Auburn, Ohio. Her husband is being transferred and they will make their home there for the next five years. Lucille recently joined our Circle and enjoyed coming with me each month to the meetings. God willing, she'll be moving back to Dallas after her husband's retirement. They are keeping their home here and will rent while in Ohio.

The past officers and committees who served under Anne Zvolanek, our out-going president, were presented lovely birthday bookmarks by Anne to _express her appreciation to them. Anne, we all think you were a super president and we thank you for all the time you gave in making our Krouzek grow in friendship and fellowship.

Anne also expressed her thanks to Haughton Printing Company for their generosity in printing the membership cards for our Circle.

Henry Skrabanek, husband of our member Elaine, is employed by this company.

Members who celebrate birthdays this month of May are: Anna Brown, Viasta Jurcik, Helen Vrla, Sr., Dorothy Reznik, Zdenka Skotak, Anna King and Barbara Regmund.

They were sent "Birthday Wishes" by our Card Chairman Millie Noska.

Zdenka Skotak and also her dear husband of many years, George, celebrated their 83rd birthdays just a few days apart. Our best wishes to you two! A wonderful couple you are indeed!

My family was invited to attend an "80th" Birthday Party for our member Rose Urban. She was given a very lovely party by her three daughters, Rosemary, Lillian and Dorothy. The evening was so wellplanned and the food and decorations, especially the money tree made by Rose's grandson's wife, were simply beautiful! Rose seemed so happy. She was all smiles all evening. The family requested she make a speech and she told us all how everyone of her 80 years were truly wonderful years. She talked about the closeness of her family throughout all these years.

Speaking of 80th birthdays, I would like to mention my very dear Aunt Mary Urban in San Francisco who celebrated her 80th in April also.

She and my Aunt Lil really showed us the sights in their lovely city. We had a nice visit with them while in California.

For a little bit of humor Zdenka Skotak read a poem about "Forgetfulness". We all got a chuckle out of this poem which she said one of her daughters sent her. Millie Bartek added a joke which was also very humorous.

Millie Bartek brought a very pretty flower arrangement for the officers' table. Thank you Millie!

Hostesses for the "delish" luncheon served were: Helen Vrla, Sr., Helen Vrla, Jr., Martha Vrla, Rose Parma, Cathy Pottkotter, Pat Wilson, Marilyn Parma and Anna Brown.

George Skotak made a donation for the lunch. Last month Helen Parma made a lunch donation for her guests: Glenda Parma, her daughter-in-law, her special grandson and her first cousin, Irene Ondrusek.

Alice Roberts was the lucky winner recently of two of the many prizes donated at the dinner sponsored by the Czech Cultural Society. She won a bottle of champagne and lovely plant.

Perhaps she donated the champagne at the 40th Wedding Anniversary celebrated April 19th by Mary and Frank Sebestik. They were honored with a party given by their relatives.

Sister Pat Wilson and husband, mother-in-law Nadine Sullivan, and grandmother-in-law Naomi Poe spent eight days in Hawaii. Leanne Parma, daughter of Rose Parma, has recently won several blue ribbons in her gymnastics competition. She competes for the Pirouettes Gymnastics Team in Irving, Texas.

Ester Cunningham and husband, Robert will soon be visiting with Ester's sister in Colorado Springs, Colorado while vacationing in Colorado and New Mexico.

Bessie Reames said she and husband, Phil, really enjoyed their 15 days touring the beautiful Islands of Hawaii. Seems as though Hawaii is getting to be even more popular lately as a vacation spot among our Czech friends.

I hope I covered most of the highlights of the news concerning our recent meeting. If I overlooked something or someone please don't scold me until I've had at least this one chance.

Hope all of you mothers had a

Wednesday, May 26, 1982 — VP STMK/9 very happy Mother's Day. In this busy hurried world we live in, we sometimes can't spend as much time as we'd like visiting or talking with our mothers. Those of us who have lost our mothers realize, more than ever before, that there never could be a better friend or confidant than that precious mother was in our lives.

Your English Reporter, Dorothy Rose Reznik (Congratulations and good work, Sister Dorothy, however, please double-space, OK?)

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Scheduled At Dallas Lodge No. 84

Activities

The Entertainment Committee of Lodge No. 84 looks forward to seeing you at the following events: May 29 —It's the "softball dance" with music by the Jodie Mikula Band.

June 5 —Dance to the music of the Czech Harvesters, from 8:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m.

June 19 — Bill Kucera's Czechmates entertain, dance to the music and listen, also watch the Vrla Boys entertain y_ou on the stage.

July 3 —Our picnic and free dance, Henry Rejcek's Orchestra plays for this one so bring your family and friends. (Watch for future information in the Vestnik.)

July 31 —Our "luau"! Get those grass skirts out and dance to the Country Boys.

Fraternally, Rose Scott

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Annual St. Cyril & Methodius Heritage Day Czech-Polish Ukrainian Festival 20th

This outstanding ethnic event is going to take place July 11th (2nd Sunday in July) in the modern, airconditioned KC Hall and on the surrounding grounds at 607 East Whitney Drive in North Houston.

This festival consists of the religious part in the morning and of the cultural part in the afternoon.

Morning activities will start at 9:30 a.m. with the procession of clergy, the youth from all 3 ethnic groups and Knights of Columbus. The holy mass will be celebrated in Czech by Bishop John L. Morkovsky from Houston-Galveston diocese with sermon in English language by Msgr. Stephen Chomko from Hartford, Connecticut representing group.

Ukrainian the From 12 o'clock noon to 1 p.m.

KRFD Radio Station, Rosenberg will broadcast live the opening activities of the cultural program in the afternoon. First of all, everyone present will be welcomed by Maurice Hafrnik, general chairman of St. Cyril & Methodius Heritage Society. Following will be a presentation of colors by 4th degree K of C and singing of U.S., Czech, Polish & Ukrainian national anthems together with greetings from each group. Next on the agenda will be singing of Czech songs by Czech Heritage Singers followed by singing of combined Czech, Polish &

Ukrainian choirs. Afterwards Czech Beseda dancers from Abbott, Texas will perform, followed by `a speech

by Rev. Stefan Wierma from San Antonio (representing the Polish Group) on the importance of Sts. Cyril & Methodius.

The rest of the afternoon everyone will be entertained by dancing & singing groups of all 3 nationalities dressed in native costumes and by the gymnastic performance of SOKOL Houston.

Each ethnic group will have a booth filled with its cultural novelties. Barbeque dinner at noon plus beverages throughout the afternoon will be available thru the courtesy of K.C. Hall. Kolaces, pastry & other ethnic snacks will also be for sale on the premises.

Parking and program is free; everyone is welcomed.

John J. Karas Houston -Publicity for St. Cyril & Methodius Heritage Society

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Lodge No. 84 SPJST Softball Team's Report

Dallas

Dear Brothers and Sisters: Our Wednesday night, April 28 game was rained out and will be played as a make-up game later.

Our tournament in Fort Worth the weekend of May 1 and 2 was also rained out and will be played later; I believe sometimes in June.

The Wednesday night, —May 5 game was played against Hendrix Glass, last year's Dallas City Champions and winners of many tournaments over the state, and our final score was 3 to 3 -- a tie ball game. Due to time limits, this season, no tie games are played off after 7 innings of play. Although they tied us, one of the players and all of our team agreed unanimously that we scored 3 runs, they scored 2 runs and Billy Monk, one of the umpires, 1 run, causing a 3 to 3 tie game.

We really outplayed them throughout the game because Lionel Schulz had them handcuffed, the team played brilliantly in the infield and our outfield also, particularly, Jerry Zabojnik, our leftfielder, who threw out two runners that stopped their attempted rallies, also Rick Fountain, catching his first game ever for us, turned in an outstanding game behind homeplate. We led 3 to 0 into the top of the 6th inning, when the umpire called two balk plays on Lionel Schulz and he did not explain the reason until the second call.

Normally, an umpire warns the team and tells them he will call the penalty if it is violated gain, but, again, most umpires follow this trend, but not our friend! This led to one run for them, then in the top of the 7th, they scored 2 more runs and,tied the game. The umpire's call disrupted the team's momentum and swung it to their team. We are not crying that we lost, except that we should have been warned, about a new rule that most umpires overlook anyway.

Lionel Schulz hurled an outstanding game allowing 7 hits, 2 walks, 3 strikeouts and the 2 balks.

Leading hitters were Tom Stikes with a double, Don Jarma with a double and a base-on-balls, Rick

Fountain with a single, Kerry Goad with a single and Danny Yates who was hit by the pitcher with a pitched ball. This leaves our record with 2 wins, a tie and a rainout game.

The next game was scheduled for Tuesday night, May 11 at 9:10 p.m. against the Jo Woodard Paint and Body team.

Wednesday night, May 19, we play Lone Stir Carpet Cleaners at Samuel Grand Diamond No. 2 at 9:10 p.m.; and Wednesday night, May 26, we play Dallas Botnbess at Samuel Grand Diamond No. 2 at 6:30 p.m.

The weekend of May 15, 16 and 17, we were scheduled to .play in the Dallas-Metro Annual Touinament at the Kiest Park in Dallas.

In closing this is another reminder of the team's Annual Benefit Dance at Lodge No. 84 for Saturday night, May 29th at 8:30 p.m., with music by the very popular Jodie Mikula Orchestra. We invite the support of our friends at the Catholic Club, the KJT and KJZT, the SPJST Lodge No. 130, and Sokol of Dallas, all of our lodge members and friends, and SPJST members from Fort Worth, Ennis and surrounding area to attend this dance; the support is needed and will be greatly appreciated by the team of Lodge No. 84. The admission will be $4 per adults and $2 for teenagers from 13 to 17, so come out and enjoy an evening of dancing, fun and prizes. It will help the team finances which are desperately needed to carry us through this season.

Thanks for reading this article, and do come out to some of our games if you can and, especially, attend our Benefit Dance for Saturday night, May 29th!

Ben Jarma SPJST Lodge No. 84 -SPJST--

meeting for May 23rd in Corpus Christi, again.

Yours truly, John Stasa This letter was written in Austin, May 13, 1982.

SPJST

BULLETIN BOARD 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. *** District V The District V fall meeting will be held Sunday, October 10, 1982, at Lodge No. 88, 1435 Beall Street in Houston.

REUNIONS MICULKA REUNION The 29th Annual Miculka reunion will be held at the American Legion Hall in Moulton, Texas Sunday, June 6th, 1982. Registration will begin at 10 a.m. and dinner will be served at 11:45 a.m. Please bring a covered dish and a dessert.

All Miculka descendants are invited. Come join the family for good food and fellowship Edward Miculka, President Vera Smith, Secretary -SPJST

Austin, Texas May 14, 1982 Dear Editor and Readers: Today I am mailing a few more lines to help fill the columns in the Vestnik. Since I was personally asked to write to the Vestnik and have some news, I wish that brother editor will insert them. (I do not know how long I will be able to hold a pen in my fingers.)

Mother's Day This memorable day was celebrated May 9th in the home of my dear granddaughter Paula (Huber) and her dear husband, Randy Nichols, who is a good helpmate in the kitchen.

Paula invited her lovely mother, Lillie; her father, John; sister, Nancy Huber; and grandpa, John Stasa.

Friendship May 10th, the Hubers and I were invited by Harry and Alice Nichaels to a social supper. They are loyal friends for about 30 years; it is an honorable exchange between them. I have noticed that there are many fine people around me who have made my life tolerable; my sincere thanks to all!.

My ..pleasant stay here is ending May 19th; we are planning that dear Lillie will take me to my lovely home in Corpus Christi, Texas and May 22nd she will return home. I wish to attend the Czech Heritage Society

VAJDAK

REUNION

The annual Vajdak Reunion will be held Sunday, June 13, 1982 at the SPJST Hall in Snook, Texas.

Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish lunch for the noon meal. Relatives and friends of the Vajdak Family are invited to attend.

Henry L. Vajdak Box 107 Snook, TX 77878 - SPJST -

HANUS-KRUPA SUMBERA REUNION The descendants of Vaclav and Marie (Kral) Hanus will meet at the Olmos Clubhouse Sunday, June 13th beginning at 10 a.m. Each family is asked to bring enough food for their group. Bread, coffee, plates, etc., will be furnished. Our first reunion was an outstanding success so let's make this one even better.

Otto Hanus --SPJST -

MRAZEK REUNION The fourth annual reunion for the descendants of Tom and Johanna Mrazek will be held Sunday, June 13, 1982 at the Moose Lodge, 8001 South Padre Island Drive in Corpus Christi. Each family is requested to bring a covered dish for your own family, also bring your own plates and utensils. Beverages will be provided.

Vlasta Mrazek 511'/2 E. Ave. D. Robstown, TX 78380 * **

10/VESTNiii — Wednesday, May 26, 1982

Couple Honored On Their Anniversary

S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. I Fraternal Home For The Aged Taylor, Texas May 12, 1982 The Seaton Brass Band directed by Nick Morris entertained the residents of the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home I Sunday afternoon, May 2, at 3:30 p.m. The residents clapped their hands to the polkas, sang to some of the songs, and danced to the waltzes. Refreshments were served to some 15 young men and women in the band, guests, and residents. The afternoon was truly an enjoyable event for the residents.

King John A .Helena Fulenfe

and Queen

The S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home residents enjoyed their annual Spring Festival. Both residents of the home and children of the Seventh Street Day Care Center modeled Easter outfits. As is always a custom, the residents elect a king and queen to represent them. The queen selected this year was Helena Eulenfeld and the king was John Adamek. Two of the residents who modeled were Rose Goerig and Mary Kolinek.

Refreshments were served to the residents and guests. This year, as always, was a real fun time for everyone.

S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No I Frances Schwenker, Adm.

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kocurek celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary Saturday, May 1, 1982, at the Kocurek residence given by their son, Joseph and daughters, Rita Zdensky, Vlasta Bartos and Anna Bartos.

Mrs. Kocurek, the former Annie Foitek of West, Texas, and Mr. Kocurek were married May 2, 1932 at the Church of the Assumption in West.

The Kocureks lived in Corpus Christi before moving to Pierce in the early 1960's.

A mass was celebrated at 11 a.m. at the Kocurek's home, with the Rev. James Brunner as celebrant.

A lunch was served to the honorees, Mr. and Mrs. Kocurek, Rev. Brunner, the celebrant, and the couple's son and daughters and their families.

An open house was then held at 2 p.m. Sandwiches, kolache, cheese rolls, ham, chips, pickles, punch and other refreshments were served at the reception.

The registry table was decorated with a golden crocheted tablecloth and gold centerpeice. For the main table decorations consisted of white and gold with gold candles, gold cross and gold flowers. The anniversary cake was a three-tier white cake with golden flow ers with gold numbers "50" on top of the cake.

Out-of-town relatives and guests were from Wharton, Bay City, El Campo, San Marcos, Austin, Raymondville, Lyford, La Feria, Corpus Christi, Louise and Houston.

(Brother Joe Kocurek is a member of SPJST Lodge Corpus Christi No. 79. His daughters, Anna Bartos is secretary and Vlasta Bartos is youth leader, both at Lodge El Campo No. 50 — Editor)

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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. I—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 Dist. VII —June 27th, Tuloso School, Corpus Christi CAMPING 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.

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From the State Youth Director A New Youth Year Dear Members: June 1 a new youth year begins and school will soon be dismissed.

Our youngsters can enjoy the summer months ahead that they have all been longing for since the first day of school.

At this time all District Training Classes have been held. Plans were made for the coming youth year and everyone in attendance benefitted from these days set aside for DYC's, youth leaders and assistants.

District YADs will begin the second week in June. (Refer to the Youth Activity Calendar for dates, times and locations.) These Youth Achievement Days are very important to our youth. This day not only gives them the opportunity to represent their lodges but also gives them the opportunity to display their creativeness and talent and to express their opinions, thoughts and feelings, thus giving them experimental growth. of practice, Many hours determination and PATIENCE go into the talent, royalty, and arts and crafts categories. The youth leaders and youth club members all work together to make this day a success.

Support the youth and attend your District YAD. It will be an afternoon of entertainment for you and your families.

The week of June 28 through July 2 District VI will camp at Bastrop State Park. July 23 through August 16 Districts I, II, III, IV, V & VII will camp at Val Verde near McGregor.

Guidelines for campers, LITs and Chaperones have been published in recent issues of the Vestnik. Take time to read these guidelines that are required of everyone attending camp. Camp should be an enjoyable experience for all who attend and safety measures must be taken, therefore, we are asking everyone to co-operate and "pull together" to make camp as safe and as pleasant as possible.

Youth Leaders, a reminder that your quarterly reports are due no later than June 15. This is a .50 reimbursement for each youth club member attending the last three monthly meetings. (Mar., Apr., May) Point sheets are also due by June 15. If you are able to send in these reports now, please do so. This is a very busy time of the year for me and as soon as I receive your reports I can send out reimbursement checki and check point sheets to

Wednesday, May 26, 1982 — VESTNI.K/11 determine district winners. Let's all try to send in quarterly reports!

Good luck to each youth who is participating in the District YADs! Remember, everyone can not be a first place winner but each of you can feel confident and self-satisfied that you have taken the time to

represent your lodge and will give us a memory of you as a youth that we can all treasure for years to come.

Fraternally, Jann (Thomas) Wilson -SPJST-

the, kolache and work at the booth both days.

The youth members are selling tickets on a wall clock, it is real pretty.

Keith Hykel brought the cake; thank you, Keith. Lanette Ilykel will bring the cake for June.

Willie Mae Schuetz Youth Leader -SPJSTLODGE 88, HOUSTON YOUTH ELECT OFFICERS

The children who participated are in Back row the Queen of Lodge No. 84,

Janet Liska. Front row, L to R: Leslie Conner, Richard Kopecky, Kelly Kopecky, Aaron Kopecky, Ember Ondrusek, Chris Coker, Christopher (C.J.) Novak and Meribeth Novak. (Photo by Timpy Ondrusek)

From the District Youth Counselors

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LODGE DALLAS NO. 84 PARTICIPATE IN POLKA FESTIVAL The future of Lodge No. 84 never looked brighter as we look at these children who traveled to Ennis, Texas, May 1st to participate in the Ennis Polka Festival Parade and afterwards this little group performed in Czech folk dancing and singing of Czech songs.

Thanks to the parents who participated with their children in this project.

Submitted by Bessie Petr District III YC -SPJST

ANNOUNCING DISTRICT V YAD Dear Youth Members: Once again as school draws to a close our thoughts must turn to YAD. This year District V's YAD is to be held at Lodge 88 in Houston, Sunday, July 18. Please get in touch with your youth leader if you have not received your YAD cards. These cards are due back to me 20 days before YAD July 18. Times and a schedule will be in a later issue of the Vestnik. I can't emphasize enough how important it is to support our youth, so I will, once again, plead with the silent majority out there of District V members to come out and see what you are missing and stand up and be counted.

Camp dates are August 13-16.

Check with your youth leaders to see if you are eligible.

Our district's fine youth enjoyed a skating party March 6 at Carousel Skate Rink and then went to Pipe Organ Pizza for what else! — PIZZA. Everyone had a marvelous time. Our next outing will be for those youth who performed in both district meeting skits. We will go to Astroworid (date to be announced at a later time). Those who attended both district meeting g but did: not

perform in the skits will betaken to Castle Golf (date to be announced at a later date.)

Please watch the Vestnik for future outings and happenings in District V. Joyce Mynar District V Youth Counselor --SPJST

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From the Youth Leaders NUMEROUS ACTIVITIES HELD BY LODGE NO. 6 YC Dear Members and Friends: The Cottonwood Youth Club held its meeting May 2nd with a fair attendance.

At the mother lodge meeting each mother was given a red rosebud for Mother's Day by the club members; they also had door prizes for the mothers. We always should be nice to our mothers.

April 25th, the District III meeting attendance was very good and our youth members did real well with their program.

Lanette Hykel will be the duchess for the Youth Achievement Day in District III. May 11 the youth club held a Pizza Party for the graduates at the Pizza House in West at 7:30 p.m. and also were served cake, punch, chips and dips for the graduates, either May 21 or May 28; they didn't set a date.

Those graduating from high school are: Delores Dobecka, Lillian Perez, Damon Perez, Bobby Hykel and Larry Hromadka; those from junior high are: Darrell Uptmor, Shirley Dobecka and Terry Hykel. We wish you a lot of luck.

Our youth clubbers went to the West Rest Home May 12 to present a program and hand out gifts.

Our annual picnic of Lodge No. 6 will be held Sunday, July 18 and the youth club will have games, cake walk and fish pond so we will need workers and donations.

We will have a booth at the Westfest (September 4th and 5th), also we will need help ,with baking

Dear Youth Members: In our May meeting we elected new officers for the coming year They are as follows: President Jeff Barcak, Vice President Craig Dobesh, Secretary Vincent Hegwood, Treasurer Lance Franks, Reporter Vernon Hegwood, Sgt.-atArms Jay Mynar and Flagbearer Thomas Lucario.

These officers were installed at Parents' Appreciation Day, May 30.

This month the youth enjoyed the circus due to the thoughtfulness of A. J. Stayton and Harry Rice in giving us tickets; also thanks to Karl Lindeman for delivering these tickets to the lodge for us.

The youth enjoyed a day at the pool prior to its official opening so that it would be stirred up. I believe we really churned it up for the Pool Committee. Thanks for inviting us.

This month we have been working on crafts on Friday nights and have made some very interesting things.

Splash Day will be June 6. I will be unable to be there; you youth are asked to volunteer your services to Larry Pflughauft who will have a neat booth for you to operate.

Joyce Mynar Lodge 88 Youth Leader -SPJST-

From the Youth Members DISTRICT VI YOUTH ATTEND TRAINING CLASS Dear Vestnik Readers, The District VI Youth Club training class was held Saturday, April 24, 1982 at the Presbyterian Fellowship Hall at 9 a.m. in El Campo, Texas.

The class was for the youth, youth leaders, assistant youth leaders and our District VI Youth Counselor.

This class was given by Mrs. Jann Thomas. We went over our youth Rule Books and talked about Camp and YAD. We then talked about the educational trip to San Antonio in June.

We also enjoyed making flowers.

After the training class we all enjoyed a great pizza dinner at the Pizza Hut. We all had a good time.

Fraternally, Bradley Bacak (5-10-82)

— SPJST —

LODGE NO. 6 YC ELECTS NEW OFFICERS Dear Readers, We called the meeting to order.

All reports were given. The Easter tickets and bake sale turned out good.

I was selected to represent my lodge as duchess in YAD competition, Our new officers are President -

Darrell Uptmor, Vice President Theresa Dobecka, Secretary Shirley Dobecka, Treasurer - Terry Hykel, Reporter - Lanette Hykel, Historian - Karen Hykel.

Those serving on various committees are: Sunshine - Kevin Dobecka, Entertainment - Tammy Mynar and Delores Dobecka, Refreshments Keith Hykel and Melissa Mynar, Telephone - Theresa Dobecka and Photographer - Lanette Hykel.

Fraternally, Lanette Hykel (5-7-82) SPJS T

HILLJE LODGE NO. 40 APRIL 13TH YC NEWS Our President Teresa Kulcak brought the meeting to order.

Secretary and Treasurer Linda Kulcak read the minutes.

There was no old business or new business.

We all looked through the projects that our youth members made for the sales at the District VI meeting at Sweet Home.

The youth practiced their program they were going to present at the District VI meeting.

Refreshments were served and brought by the ladies who were present. We had a good time.

Fraternally, Bradley Bacak Reporter (5-10-82) -SPJSTSNOOK LODGE NO. 9 YOUTH ATTEND BANQUET Dear Readers, Our parent banquet was a lot of fun. We had a barbecue supper which was delicious. We wish to thank our parents for all the support they gave us. Twelve members received awards for perfect attendance during the banquet.

We also wish to thank the speaker, Mrs. Shirley Janke; her speech about "Friends" was very good.

Fraternally, Bruce Skrabanek (5-8-82) — SP,TST —

VICTORIA LODGE NO. 32 YC NEWS Dear Members: Wednesday, May 5, 1982, the Youth Club of Lodge No. 32 held its monthly meeting at Citizens National Bank.

We elected the following officers for the upcoming year: PresidentShanna Ahlstrom, Vice PresidentBeverly Horelka, Secretary-Shirl Ahlstrom, Treasurer-Rodney Horelka, Reporter-Jason Motal, Historian-Pam Donaldson, SunshineHeather Spears, Photographer-Eric Motal, Flagbearer-Aaron Spears.

We decided to have a contest to see who could sell the most tickets for the Czech Festival to be held June 27th. We also decided to have a "Wheel of Fortune" and each youth club member is to collect prizes.

We then made silk flowers for our mothers for Mother's Day. The door prize was won by Jason Motal.

Jason Motal Reporter (5-12-82)

12/VESTNfK — Wednesday, May 26, 1982

GRADUATION PARTY HELD FOR COTTONWOOD LODGE NO.6 YOUTH Dear Readers, The Youth Club held its meeting Sunday, May 2nd. All reports were given by the officers and Youth Leader Willie Mae Schuetz.

Our youth visited the rest home Wednesday, May 12 and presented a Mother's Day program.

A graduation pizza party was held at the Pizza House in West, May 11th. Those graduating from High School are: Dee Dee Dobecka, Lillian Perez, Damon Perez, Bobby Hykel and Larry Hromadka; those graduating from elementary are: Shirley Dobecka, Darrell Uptmor and Terry Hykel.

Fraternally yours, Theresa Dobecka (5-11-82) -SPJSTLODGE COTTONWOOD NO. 6 HOLDS MANY ACTIVITIES Dear Readers, The Youth Club held a bake sale in the Leroy Bank and it was very successful. Thank you, everyone, for all the baked goods.

We held a short Mother's Day program and prizes were given to the mothers present. We also had a contest on a sewing kit for the mothers and a Mother's Day card contest.

The birthday cake was brought by Keith Hykel. Lanette Hykel will bring the next month's cake.

Fraternally, Shirley Dobecka (5-11-82) —SPJSTSEATON LODGE NO. 47 YC NEWS Dear Members, We are not going to have a social this month because we plan to go to Six Flags next month.

Fraternally, Louis Motl (12) (5-13-82) —SPJST -

LODGE NO.6 YC ELECTS OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES Dear Readers, The Cottonwood Youth Club held election of officers for the coming youth year. They are as follows: President Darrell Uptmor, Vice President Theresa Dobecka, Secretary Shirley Dobecka, Treasurer Terry Hykel, Reporter Lanette Hykel, Historian Karen Hykel.

Committee members elected are: Sunshine-Kevin Dobecka, Entertainment-Tammy Mynar and Dee Dee Dobecka, Telephone-Theresa Dobecka, Photographer-Lanette Hykel, Refreshments-Keith Hykel and Melissa Mynar.

Camp papers, point sheets and craft cards will be due by June 1st!

Fraternally yours, Dee Dee Dobecka (5-11-82) —SPJST-

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

NEW TABOR FUN NIGHT Dear i'elders, The New Tabor Lodge No. 17 Youth Club met for a hayrtde May 15th. We rode around from 7 to 8 o'clock and then we had a cookout at the hall.

After wg ate, our Youth Leader Susan Skrabanek collected our YAD cards and reminded us about the annual Barbecue to be held June 20th.

Fraternally, Nancy Stefka (10) (5-18-82) —SPJST -

LODGE NO. 179 YC NEWS Dear Members, Our regular business meeting was held May 13 at 7:30 p.m. at Warrenton.

YAD cards have not been received so Doris Eckermann will hand them out as soon as they arrive in the mail. Final plans were made on group talent skits. Travel arrangements were also discussed.

Doris Eckermann and Jeanette Schoenst will work with the Scrapbook Committee Sunday, May 16th in the afternoon.

Plans were made for a fried chicken supper for June 10th for our next meeting and a swimming social for our July meeting.

The new age limit for camp was discussed, all those interested in attending, please contact our youth leader, as soon as possible. We also made plans to attend the prison rodeo at Huntsville some Sunday in October.

Everyone reported how much they enjoyed the Ice Capades.

The meeting adjourned for refreshments and hot dog supper with lots of good desserts.

Fraternally, Staci Schoenst (5-18-82) — SPJST-DIME BOX LODGE NO. 13 YC HOLDS ELECTIONS Dear Members, We held our last monthly meeting May 16, 1982. President Rusty Bay called the meeting to order.

Trudy Krenek led the Pledge of Allegiance.

In roll call there were 18 members, and 8 adults present.

The secretary's minutes were read and also a treasurer's report was given; both readings were accepted as read.

The meeting was then turned over to the youth leaders. We will be going to Astroworld July 14. We decided to have a bake sale for June 26, and we will have some cakes auctioned off at the St. Joseph's Bazaar and Picnic, July 25th. We then had the election of officers for 1982-83. They are: President-Pam Sptizenberger, Vice President-Greg Schumann, Secretary-Penny Spitzenberger, Treasurer-Marlene Iselt, Reporter-Tami Krenek, SerTydlacka, geant-at-Arms-patrick Flagbearer-Trudy Krenek.

The meeting, was then adjourned and a movie entitled, "The Cat From Outer Space," was shown.

Door prizes were won by La Donna Ford, Denise Iselt and Donna Fite.

Fraternally, Tami Krenek (15) (5-19-82) —SPJST-

CYCLONE LODGE NO. 24 YC Dear Readers, Our meeting was called to order

by Terri Vanicek. Secretary Kim Schneider had the roll call. Fourteen members were present and three visitors, Tracey Chervenka, David Macek and Jeffry Posvar.

We discussed camp dates and Dist. II YAD, which will be held at Academy Lodge No. 177, July 11.

We will be sending all parents notes about our trip to 'Six Flags', June 8, so they will know how to prepare.

Having birthdays this month are Kim Schneider and Youth Leader Carol Chervenka.

Fraternally, Sonia Castillo Reporter (5-19-82) —SPJST -

LODGE 187 YOUTH ATTEND ACTIVITIES Our Social Chairperson for the month of May is Lori Nelson.

We had 22 youth members present at our last youth club meeting.

We plan to attend camp July 31August 6.

We are taking a trip to 'Six Flags Over Texas' in August.

We had 9 of our youth club members participate in a bikeathon for a needy cause and we are proud of them for taking their time to help other people who are less fortunate.

Lodge 187 May Fete was held May 23, starting at 3 p.m. The grand march was at 6 p.m.

We need workers for May 30; your help will be deeply appreciated.

Respectfuly submitted, Lisa Leschber Reporter (5-19-82) —SPJSTLODGE NO.30 YC NEWS Sunday, May 16, 1982 at 2:30 p.m., the Taiton SPJST Youth Club held their May meeting at the Taiton Community Center.

There were 21 members and 10 mothers present.

Each member was asked to bring a Mother's Day gift and the mothers' names that were drawn were: Mrs. J. W. Krutilek, Mrs. Joyce Kahanek, Mrs. Jerome Dorotik, Mrs. Louis Milder, Mrs. Rudy Laitkep, Mrs. Kasper and Mrs. Stanley Srubar.

Mrs. J. W. Krutilek was the oldest mother present.

Poems were read by Karen Kahanek, Kim Dornak, Jean Dorotik and Vicki Dorotik.

We had one birthday celebrant for May, our own District VI Queen Kelli Korenek; we all sang "Happy Birthday" to her.

Afterwards we played a game to guess how many colored popcorns were in a small jar and our winner was Marcy Dorotik.

Contest winners were in ages 6-9 group: 1st-Marcy Dorotik, 2nd-Slate Srubar, 3rd-Stephanie Roye; in 10-13 group, 1st-Jean Dorotik, 2nd-Kim Dornak, (didn't get the name of the 3rd place winner here); in 13-17 group, lst-Vicki Dorotik, 2nd-Rudy Laitkep, Jr., 3rd-Karen Kahanek.

After refreshments and delicious cookies and cupcakes were served, the meeting adjourned.

Rudy Laitkep, Jr. (15) (5-19-82) —SPJST--

LODGE NO. 30 YC ALL SET FOR NEW YOUTH YEAR Dear Vestnik Readers, The Taiton SPJST Youth Club will hold their June monthly meeting June 6th at 2:30 p.m. at the Taiton Community Center.

Our program for the month of June is Father's Day. For our contest in ages 6-9 are supposed to make a card; in 10-12, a decorated pencilholder; and in 13-17, a decorated paperweight. Each youth member is also supposed to bring a gift for a father for door prizes.

We are now starting a new year in the SPJST. Be sure to start it off right by attending the June meeting!

Fraternally yours, Vicki Dorotik (16) (5-19-82) —SPJST-

JUNE MEETING SET FOR LODGE NO. 30 YC Dear Vestnik Readers, The Taiton SPJST Youth Club will hold its monthly meeting June 6 at 2:30 p.m. in the Taiton Community Center.

Refreshments for June meeting will be served by Mrs. Jerome Dorotik and Mrs. Alvin Kahanek.

I'll see you all at the meeting.

Fraternally, Michelle Srubar (13) (5-19-82) —SPJSTLODGE NO.30 YC ELECTS OFFICERS Dear Vestnik Readers, The Taiton SPJST Youth Club held their monthly meeting May 16, 1982, at the Taiton Community Center.

Vice President Vicki Dorotik called the meeting to order. Jean Dorotik led the pledge and Kim Dornak said the prayer.

We made a report on the District III meeting and thanked the ladies who donated to our booth sales.

We also made a report on visiting the rest home at Easter and taking Easter baskets there.

We discussed YAD which will be held in Taiton this year. We asked the members to fill out their craft cards, camp and trip forms and told them to return them to the youth leader at the June meeting.

We have two active members who graduated this year; they are Brenda Kresta and Monica Krpec.

We honored them with a gift.

For the June meeting we were asked to bring 10 articles per member for Goodwill.

For the contest for Father's Day: Those in group age 6-9 were asked to make a card; 10-12 were asked to make a pencilholder; 13-17 were asked to make a paper weight.

Everyone was also asked to make a gift for a father.

We held elections this month and the officers are as follows: President-Vicki Dorotik, Vice President-Marjorie Treumer, Secretary-Michelle Srubar, Treasurer-Karen Kahanek, and Assistant Treasurer-Jean Dorotik.

The Refreshments Committee for next month will be Mrs. Jerome Dorotik and Mrs. Alvin Kahanek.

For refreshments we had cookies, cherry cupcakes and punch brought

by Mrs. Andrew Srubar and Mrs. Stanley Sellers.

Jean Dorotik (13) (5-19-82) —SPJST-

PODPORA

LIDSKOST BRATRSTVI Ceska east etedni organ Slovanske Podporujici

ROC1NTlK 70

Jednoty Statu Texas, zalo2ene roku 1897

eISLO 21

OD REDAKeNiHO STOLKU Pred nekolika lety byl teener bezvyhradne u2ivan nazev "Decoration Day", z eeho2 jsme si take v &skein jazyku utvotili nazev Den zdobeni hrobu. Dnes se v anglietine easteji u2iva vyraz "Memorial Day", ktery by se lehce pfekladal, ale pro vysti2nost mezi krajany se neprojevil ani pokus zmenit zaugvany nazev: Den zdobenf hrobn.

Jde o svatek, kteryr se kdysi oslavoval zpusobem daleko okazalej gm ne2 je tomu dnes.

Zejmena organizace veterann se postaraly o prihrody, parady, pochodove hudby a skautske dru2iny trubakii a bubeniku. Na hfbitovech a2 dosud mfstnf odboeky Americke legie stavf eestne provody prapora a po kratkych ceremonfch stfileji salvy na poeest padlych hrdind, ale krok veterann je stale merle pru2ny, prftvody a parady stale krat§i a ulice, kterymi se ubfraji nejsou vice lemovany tisfcemi divakt, jak tomu bkvalo pfed Proe se tak stalo? Nenf lehce odpovedet na takovou otazku. Je sice pravda, ze duch americkeho patriotismu hodne pohasl a neprojevuje se vie tak okazale jako pfed lety. "Mavani vlajkou" nenf "in" a bylo dlouhy eas tereem posme§ku, jako kdyby to bylo neco, zae se pokrokovy elovek ma stydet.

Ale to je nedostateeny duvod.

Upadek okazalosti oslav Dne zdobeni hrobir byl zavinen daleko vice Um, 2e Amerika se stala zemi neposedn. Po dlouhe zime konec kvetna a zadatek eervna je prave ten eas, kdy pffroda vytahne yen i ty nejnehybriejg domasedy. Soukromy automobil, kteryr davno pfestal byt luxusem, otevrel kazdemu prostory a kde se kdysi jezdilo jednou za rok a cesta vy2adovala nekolik dnf, dnes se jezdf na "veekendy" s hromadou volneho easu na rybakeni, golf a cokoliv se hodi na rekreaci. Lide, kteff pfed lety marSovali v prnvodech nebo lemovali ulice mest, uhaneji dnes na Den zdobenf hrobir po dalnicich.

Oddil Dopisovatelii Tak V g eliens — Aneika Houdkova.

Minuly tyden byl asi kaidy velice pfekvapen kdy televizi a v novinach, bylo oznameno, 2e letecka spoleenost Braniff nebude vice obchodovat nebot' udelala ftpadek a v§e je u konce. Sice stale fikaji, 2e snad se spolednost reorganizuje ale nevfm, jak to pfijde kdy dluif tolik milionn dolard. A co ti zarnestnanci, kterych je celkove vice jak 8 tisic budou &gat?

Nekterym to bude velmi take byt bez prace a platit dluhy za domov, auta, nabytek a jine ktere maji na splatky.

Side se oznamovalo, 2e se stavf nekolik novych hotels a budou pottebovat zamestnance a pomocnici, jen2e to vezme je§te nekolik mega' nez budou moci praci dostat proto2e hotely nebudou hotove. Jine letecke spoleenosti zase jsou na torn lepe kdyi Braniff je u konce nebot' takto

26. kyetna 1982 jejich linie budou daily druhym spoleenostem aby oni mohli letat na vice mist. Uvidfme jak to bude dale.

Ka2dym dnem vypukne nekde oheri a 'Skody jsou velike. Minuly tyden hofel baptistskyr kostel zde, ktery byl 75 let start' a shotel do zakladu a kdosi snad pied ohnem vykradl varhany a v§echny lavice ne2 zapalili.

To znamend, 2e §koda obnag pry 150 tisic dolarn. A vite prod bide zapaluji budovy? aby pak mohli lacino koupit pndu na ktere stala to budova, a pak vystavit tam velkou budovu za drahe penize a pronajmut jf anebo prodat.

Nekteff bide pro penfze budou Mat v§e mo2ne. Byl to pry pekny, historicky kostel a je to §koda, 2e bide kazi pamatky v mestech.

Zde v naSf zemi je v§elijakeho naroda z jinych zemi a kdy 8 uprchliku ze El Salvador ye stfedni Americe nebylo dovoleno aby mohli znstat v nag zemi a museli aby jfti zpet okdud prisli, tak, organizace zvana Dallas Friends Service Group (to je nabo2enska sekta zvana, "Quakers") se o to zasadila a vyprosila jim fttulek v Kano& a nekteff pojedou tam ji2 tento tyden.

Zprava udava, 2e salvadorci by radeji zustali zde u nas v teplem Texasu ale ne2 by jeli si pro smrt domn, tak radeji pujdou do Kanady. Ov-§em, je to zle odmftnout nekoho kdy2 doma by tfeba byl popraven, ale zda se me, 2e u2 'name tech lidf uprchhku zde velice mod nemyslite?

Byla jsem po2adand abych oznamila vefejnosti, 2e brzy zaene letni kurs eeStiny v Eastfield koleji a kdo se zajima, tak at' se pfihlasi. Kursy budou treat 10 tydrid a Ce§tina II zapoene 1. eervna ye svetnici A-324 od 6:30 do 9:30 a cena jest $45.00 za kurs. Pak OeStina I zapoene 3. eervna ve svetnici A-324 take od 6:30 do 9:30 a cena., jest $35.00 za kurs. Jinymi slovy, CeStina II bude se konat v2dy v fttery a eeStina I bude Vidy ye evrtek. e§tina II bude pro ty, ktefiji2 trochu jsou obeznameni s eeskou teal a e§tina I bude pro ty, ktetf teprve budou zaCinat se ueit. Myslfm, 2e vyueovat bude asi zase p. Jiff Stark.

Tedy kdo mate opravdovy zajem, tak se pfihlaste co nejdfive, budete nekdy radi, 2e umite rodnou fee svyrch oten a matek.

Pam's. Eli§ka Baronov g, z Ostravy na Morave se pfi ga k riam rozloueit nebot' zitra v pondeli ji2 zase odjadi zpet dome do Ceskoslovenska. V nnoru pfivezla dceti a zet'ovi jejich maleho synka a pobyla si zde cele tfi mesice, podivala se hodne po naSem meste a jinde, promluvila si s krajany a myslfm, 2e se dobte pobavila a bude mit na co vzpomfnat. Te glo nas jf poznat a jen litujeme, 2e nebydlf bli2e u nas, nebot' velmi jsme se bavili rozhovorem s ni. Pfejeme jf Seastnou cestu do vlasti a doufame, 2e zas nekdy bude moci ptijet neb to byla velmi pfijemna a mild pani.

V Kalifornii maji nekteff lide starosti nebot' se tam rozmnoiila nemila vec toti2 zvlagtni druh potkann kteff se usadili v tak zvane lepg easti mesta a 2iji na stromech a mohou jiti po telefonnich dratech jako akrobati, a \Tidy se hie& uhnizdit

uvnitt domova. To u2 by bylo dosti vaine ale pak nejvet g starost je, 2e by pak mohli rozna§et obavanou "bubonic plague" a to jest smrtelna nemoc, ktere se ka2dyr bojf.

Doufejme, 2e to znalci zdolajf a bude zase po starosti.

V Grand Prairie (pobli2e Dallasu) jisty elovek byl pfedveden pfed soud protnte byl obvinen z opilstvf, a v stejny eas jisty mexikan zas byl tam z jine pheiny a ph vyslechu polo2i1 peti diamantovy prsten na pult. Ten prvni elovek vzal prsten a kdy ho policista vyslychal tam honem vstreil prsten do ust a polkl ho. Policiste ho odvedli a museli ho dat prohlidnout X-ray paprskami a pak ho leeili a hlfdali, aby a2 prsten vyjde ho mohli vratit tomu druhernu eloveku. Co vSe se nedeje mezi lidmi, 2e ano?

Ve evrtek minuleho tydne jsme meli velmi °Alive poeasi a pr gelo cele rano a2 do poledne, pak se vyjasnilo.

Ale ten samy den to udelalo mod Skody ye Wichita Falls, Tx., kde zaealo prSet ji2 ye stfedu veeer a nekde napadlo 6 a2 9 inen vody a 2200 domovid bylo zatopeno (nektere domovy mely a2 6 stop vody uvnitf).

Skody pry se odhaduje od 20 milionn a2 do 25 milionn a to u2 je jiste velka §koda. Take torrid& pobli2e Kirbyville zabila jednu zenu a poranila dru pe. Zda se me, 2e letos tech tornadech u2 bylo vkide velice mod!

Minuly tyden jsme byli v Ennis a tak jsem za ga se podfvat na davne phtelkyne v Opatrovne, toti2 p1.

Annu Hejnovou a p1. Mary Janougcovou. Pi. Hejnova byla vzhfou a tak ja, a pi. Janeckova, jsme si pohovotily velmi s ni pfatelsky nebot' jsme se nejaky eas nevidely. P1.

Janougcova se jaksi dobte necitila a le2ela a tak to byla §koda, 2e jsme nemohly se pfivitat nebot' se zname ji2 velmi mnoho let. Radi jsme se tam podfvaly a jak budem mit pfile2itost tak se podYame k nim zase.

Dovedela jsem se, ze pravnueka p1.

Hejnove veera graduovala ze §koly sv. Jana v Ennis. Je to sl. Delia Hejny, ktera je na prvnim miste co "Valedictorian". Sb. Hejnova jest take vnuekou druhe pfftelkyne pi.

John Jareshove. Na druhem miste v to stejne §kole jest sl. Lisa Mengkova, dcera man2eln John Mengkovych. Musim sdelit, 2e sl.

Men§ikova byla poctene Um, ze v prnvodu na Polku festivalu byla jrnenovand jako "Miss Ennis" a jela v aute jen nielo 'Sofera. Take v enniske vySSi gkole sl. Paula Salikova byla na prvnim miste pri graduaci. Velmi me tog, 2e na'Si mladi krajane tak pekne vynikaji a jsou uznani, co2 v dfivej gch letech to vdbec nebylo.

Gratuluji vSem a pfeji VSe to nejlepg na dalg ceste 2ivotni.

Musfm sdeliti, jak dopadly rfizne alegoricke vozy v prnvodu: cena vyrboru ktery pruvod vedl obdr2e1 Sokol (peknou trofej); trofej pfedsedy pruvodu obdr2e1 fad 25 SPJST; trofej toho Grand Marshala obdriel taneeni krouiek Akoly sv. Jana a ti§echny byly pekne a srdeene gratuluji VSem. Pfedseda leto§nfho Polka festivalu byl p. Mike Slovak a Grand Marshal

letos byl svetoznam3r. Byron Walker, ktery ae je mladyr, je velmi dovedn3r" v jezdeni rychle na koni a speSne seskoeit a byka, rychle chytit za rohy a svalit ho na zem. Tomu se MO, 2e je " Steer Wrestler". VSe bylo velice pekne jen ten de g,' nemel jim to trochu pokazit kdy u2 priivod byl v chodu.

Prave me bylo feeeno, 2e klub CYO, katolicky spolek mlade2e byl ta odmenen soudcovu trofej, 2e znazortiovali pfichod prvnich eeskych pfistehovalcu do Ennis pfed mnoha lety. Take katolicke sestry zvane Sisters of Providence ji2 71 let vyueuji ve Skole sv. Jana v Ennis, nebot' zapoealy ji2 v 1911 a stale pracuji pro dobro enniske osady. Je to ji2 hodne davno a ta mnohe ty ct. sestry ji2 odpoeivaji na veenosti.

Mnoho se za to dobu zmenilo, 2e ano?

Veera na televizi varovali obecenstvo aby nikdy nechodili veeer, lide k White Rock jezeru a obzvlage ne na odlehle mfsta, 2e je to nebezpecne. Jisty elovek rybatil daleko od lidf veeer a rano ho nagi usmrceneho, a myslim 2e i okradeneho. Tak ka2dy at' si da pozor a jde tam jen ve dne a ma se na pozoru.

--SPJSTSici krouiek v Ennis Mistoptedsedkyne sestra Bettie Houdkova zahajila schtizi, ktera nasledkem de§tiveho poea g byla hodne meng ne2 jindy byrva, nebot' jsme mely jen 24 elenek. Panove jako hos-V.: B. Zvolanek, W. Tupy, Fr. Hejnyr, Fr. La2novsky, C. Jurdik, Joe a Vilern Houdek. Povstanim jsme uctili parnatku zesnule pfedsedkyne krou2ku Mary La2novske, ktera, odega z na§eho krou2ku tak nahle na srdeeni zachvat a v gchni ji budeme dlouho postradat. Postradaly jsme sestru neetni Mary Vrlovou, ktera pro de give poeasf se do schuze nemohla dostavit. Radi jsme zase mezi nami uvidely sestru Liddie Pavelkovou, u2 deli eas nebyla schnze ptitomna.

Sestra Zvolankova vyrfdila pozdrav od sester Mary gebestikove, Alice Robertsove a Mary PolaSkove, sestry Mary Nemcova a Mary Pettikovg, poslaly pozdrav s politovanim, nemohou byt mezi nami.

Progla se deka pro sestru Ella Mae Zmolikovou. Krou2ek Ceskych ten v Dallasu daroval Stedry penalty dar Sfcimu krou2ku do pokladny na ucteni pamatky sestry Mary Lainovske.

Sestra Liddie a p. mantel Pavelkovi penalty dar na ten samy nee'. Sestra Liddie darovala pekny peniz do kasy za obed. V§em darcurn uptimne dekujeme.

Narozeniny v kvetnu majf sestry Ella Mae Zmolikova, Janie Maru§akova a Mary K. La2novska; zazpivaly jsme jim a pfaly vSe dobre.

Te2 nam bylo zdeleno 2e pan a pant Skotgkovi v Dallasu oslavi sve narozeniny (neco pies 80 ano?)

Pfftomne sestry Siciho krou2ku podepsaly a poslaly narozeninovyr lfstek s pfanim je§te mnoho §eastnych a spokojenych narozeni ye zdravf se doekati. 'Oast° kdy jegte p.

Skotak mohl fidit auto, tak pfibrali

14rVESTMK - 26. kvetna 1982 pi. Mary Nesudovou a nyni jit zesnulou pi. Botenu Valeikovou a ptijeli do nakho kroutku. Vtdy jsme je Mdi uvidely a pekne s nimi pobavily. Tato schfize byla venovana nag zesnule sestte Mary Latnovske.

PH. ti schtize kroutku bude 10. eervna.

S pozdravem, Riatena Zazvorkova.

AUSTIN, TEXAS Dne kvetna 14. 1982 Valera etenati: Dnes zasilam zase nekolik Mdkil do tisku, aby to Otenati, co mne vybizi pokraeovat ye psani, yeah, to jejich p "rani chci spinit dokud mohu pero udrtet v prstech.

Den matek Tento pamatny den byl oslaven v domove me vnueky, Paula Huber Nichols, ktera nas 4 pozvala ke spoleenemu obedu: maminku Lillie. otce Johna, sestru Nancy Huber a moji maliekost. Randy Nichols byl napomocny v kuchatskem umeni. Byl to take jeden z tech nezapomenutelnych oslav Den matek dne 9. kvetna.

Mnoholeti ptatele, mantele Harry a Alice Michaelovi, ueinili Hubriim a mne pozvani ke spoleene veeeti dne

10. kvetriat'' Bylo to ptatelske ucteni, ktere mezi sebou si vyrnenuji. VSude kde jsem ptitomen, pozoruji je jeSte mnoho hodnych ptatelskych lidi.

Maj ptijemny pobyt zde u Hubril se bliti ke konci. Je planovano, to Lillie mne odveze dornt dne 19. kvetna a vrati se dornii 22 kvetna.

V nedeli dne 23. kvetna se konala schaze Ceskeho Dedictvi spolku.

Na shledanou!

John StaSa

Novinky z tadu Roskvet 172. Pasadena Vitame Vas k nam!

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Vatene sestry, bratti a milovani nasi krajane po celem Texas: Tak tu vSe je pokorne u nas v Pasadene a Houstone, a nas" tad se ut vice-14e usmiva, protote zaklad na tu nag sin se bude delat pti gi tyden jestli bude poeasi a zdravi. Doposud bylo tak moc tech deSta ale Lit se vSe lepe zda.

Nak schaze ye sttedu byla dobte zastoupend eleny a take nav§tivil nas brat- Alouise HanuS, 5. distriktu teditel z tadu C. 88. Diky Alois Hanug za vaSi navStevu; byl jste moc vSmomocny nam. Drtrne si naSe slova a hlavy nahoru, cot je pted naini na

Slavonic Mutual Fire Insurance Association P.O. BOX 1168 ROSENBERG, TEXAS 77471 Incorporated Under, the Laws of Texas July 1, 1926 FINANCIAL STATEMENT ASSETS: December 31, 1981

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Accrued Interest Receivable Real Estate -"Lot Building - Net Furniture & Fixtures -- Net LIABILITIES Accounts Payable Losses Payable Gross Premium Tax Payroll Taxes Unearned Premiums Federal Taxes on Income Surplus: Policyholders(Reserve For Losses) ...

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W. 15th & Beall St. Lodge No. 88 Wednesday, June 2, 1982

1,620,000.00 304,851.90 350,000.00 88,305.79 265,845.91 485.59 8,150.00

9,320.75

28,377.12

TOTAL ASSETS

$3,016,331.25

.......... $2,325,038.60 9,750.00

Under the direction of Dick Wickman Dance to Old Time and Modern Ballroom Music Tickets will be $10.00 each - Dance from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Evening attire for men and women

Saturday, June 5, 1982 A Luau

6,552.68 94,245.96 5,440.47 2,275.11 570,449.43 2,579.00

Fred Wakefield and The Hawaiian

Echoes and Hula Dancers Door Prizes and a Floor Show - Tickets will be $6.00 each Hawaiian Dress or Casual

$2,334,788.60

Saturday, June 12, 1982

TOTAL LIABILITIES $3,016,331.25

The John Sullivan Orchestra

BOARD OF DIRECTORS VLADIMIR G. BILY, PRESIDENT SIDNEY F. MENSIK, 1ST VICE PRESIDENT WILLIAM L. BAYER, 2ND VICE PRESIDENT JED M. WALZEL, SECRETARY FRANK J. HANKA, TREASURER

JOHN E.

DAVID W. HAJEK, ATTORNEY GILBERT J. WALZEL, AUDITOR W. F. SVEC, AUDITOR BEN F. GRILL, AUDITOR ENSIK, HONORARY 1ST VICE PRESIDENT

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Dance to Ballroom Music - Tickets will be $5.00 each Evening attire for men and ladies Breakfast available in the dining room after each dance. ,

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kvetna a pohtben byl ye Wallis ye veku 77 let pochovan byl na osadni htbitov Andelu stratnych za vlp.

Michala Krol a Americke Legionalte; August Zurek jako kaplan Legionalt dodal Americkou vlajku sestte Marii Hanzelkove. To bylo vse ptekrasne a diky yam vSem Legionatilm ye Wallis, Texas eislo 200. a pohoSteni cele rodiny bylo pozdeji. Svagr Frank I. Hanzelka byl narozen 29. listopadu 1904 v Texaske Praze psi Schulenburg, Texas.

To vSichni my ktest' ane v Americe milujme se vie i musime se modlit nadale pro mir ye svete od hladu, moru a valky a to jenom sebere mnoho vie modliteb net jednu; to mug byt navtdy pro v§echny. Na§e Amerika je pro vkchny lidi, kteti zde tiji ye svobode a radosti.

VSichni jste u nas v tadu 172. vtdy pozvani k nam; pited'te se s nami zueastnit a pohovotit nekdy v brzkern Case jako Jan a Rene Ordnerovi z Friendswood, Texas; radi jsme je take ptivitali v sobotu kvetna.

To -vgchni kde jste v domech nebo v tech dtulnach pozdrav od nas z tadu C. 172. Pasadena, Texas; jsme se vami vtdy. Potes vas Bilh ye zdravi male.

Jan T. Mikeska

DANCE

04,851.90 ..

zastupci aby, nic nikdy nebylo nic pterukne cot je nam k radosti.

Ten nas tanec 15. kvetna byl zastoupeny dosti lidmi ze vkch stran pti muzice Henry Repka a jeho "Music Kings," z Houstonu zde a 22. kvetna muzika byla Ray Ktenek z Sealy, Texas. A na tyden pozdeji (29. kvetna) budeme mit LeeRoy Matocha z Fayetteville, Texas a smichanou muziku; bratr Matocha ma veil tu starodavni troubu (velky bass) a to je veil alespon muzika k vyslyseni.

Ptijed'te k nam ze vSech stran Texasu; jste uctive zvani k nam do Mdu C. 172. na ulici 911 East Shaw v Pasadena.

U dveti nasi hoste byli nag bratr Herbie a sestra Evelyn Kimmonsovi; diky za vag ctnost ke vkm; vSe bylo u nas ptekrasene a vkm se muzika libila nadherne. Diky take Henry Repkovi a tvoji "Music Kings" a Henry Repka hral yam k tanci to jenom pozvete je a oni yam zase dodaji muziku nadhernou vkm.

Take se dozvidame, te stryc bratra Henry Repky, bratr Fojtik zemtel v Victoria, Texas a take v Wallis, Texas zemtel nas Svagr, Frank I. Hanzelka v nemocnici ye Wharton, Texas skoro z rana v pondeli 10.

BENEFIT DANCE (TEAM'S 29TH-YEAR ANNIVERSARY)

LODGE POKROK DALLAS Dallas, Texas 2625 Floyd St. NO 84 Saturday, May 29th MUSIC BY

Jodie Mikula of Ennis (Polkas, Waltzes, Country-Western & Modern) DANCE TIME: 8:30 P.M. to 12:30 A.M. THE ENTIRE FAMILY IS WELCOMEAdm. $4.00 Per Person (17 years and over), $2.00 Per Person (13 to 16 years old)

SUPRISE DOOR PRIZES BEER AND SET-UPS AVAILABLE, SO YOU CAN B.Y.O.B. •

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Lodge No. 88 SPJST 1435 Beall Street - Houston, Texas

Sunday, June 6, 1982 Official Opening of the Olympic-size Pool There will be Games, Booths, Entertainment, a Raffle and a Beauty Contest.

A Bar-B-Que Chicken Dinner will be served at 11:30 - ' ill DANCE FOR 7 HOURS FOR ONLY $1.00 Lee Roy Matocha will play from 2 to 5:30 p.m.

The Texas Brew will play from 5:30 to 9 p.m.

The Blue Room will be open!

COME and.BRING YOUR FAMILY and FRIENDS'

Wednesday, May 26, 1982 - VESTNIK/15

SPJST CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY

Lodge No. 4, Hallettsville Sunday, June 13-Lodge Meeting at Grant Bldg., 2 p.m.; June birthdays will be honored ***

Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood 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 ReunioFriday, June 11-Social Night, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 12-Wedding Reception/Dance Friday, June 18-Social night, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 19-Lenart Reunion and CB Club Dance at night, with music by Ed & The Fiddle Swingsters from 8:30-12:30; Public is invited Friday, June 25-Farmers Coop 27-Geltrniere June Sunday, Reunion

***

Lodge No 13, Dime Box Saturday, May 29-Innovations 'unday, May 30-Good Vibrations Saturday, June 5-Private Saturday, June 12-Country Tyme Saturday, June 19-Jess Demaine Sunday, June 20-Monthly Meeting Saturday, June 26-People's Choice ***

Lodge No. 15, Buckholts (Lodge meeting every 2nd Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. Game night every Tuesday, 7:30)

Lodge No. 17, New Tabor Friday, June 4-Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.

Sunday, June 20-Annual Barbecue for sale per plate and per lb.; Games and entertainment ***

Lodge No. 18, Elgin Saturday, May 29-Fritz Hodde Saturday, June 5-Debonaires Tuesday, June 15-Lodge Meeting Saturday, June 19-Country Clout Sunday, June 20-Ellinger Combo, 48 ***

Lodge No. 24, Cyclone 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-Kobe 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, May 29-Country Noblemen Saturday, June 5-American Sunrise Saturday, June 26-Eric Honza ***

Lodge No. 29, Taylor Saturday, May 29-Vrazels Saturday, June 5-Wedding (Private) Saturday, June 12-Wedding (Private) Saturday, June 19-Debonaires

Lodge No. 32, Victoria Wednesday, June 2-Lodge meeting at Citizens National Bank, Victoria Sunday, June 27-Czech Festival Victoria Community Center, Victoria, Texas ***

Lodge No. 35, Elk Saturday, May 29-Bill Mangum Country Combo Saturday, June 5-Linda Gayle Saturday, June 12-Country Drifters Sunday, June 13-Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m.

Saturday, June 19-Cherokee Rose Saturday, June 26-The Journeymen Saturday, July 3-Jerry Haisler

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Lodge No. 38, Kovar Sunday, Oct. 3-Annual Picnic Supper

Lodge No 39, Bryan June 5-Record Dance. • June 13-Regular meeting - ,2:30 p.m Saturday, June 19-Vrazels Saturday, July 3-Lee Roy Matocha ***

Lodge No 47, Seaton

Saturday, June 5-Sulak Reunion Sunday, June 6-Lodge Meeting, 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 29-RVOS Party Saturday, June 5-Country Drifters Saturday, June 12-Cherokee Rose Saturday, June 19-Jodie Mikuta Orch.

Sunday, June 20-Lodge Meeting, 2:30 p.m.; also Fathers will be honored Saturday, June 26-Country Sensation

Lodge No. 92, Ft. Worth Sunday, May 30-Special Dance. music by Jim Bohnicek of Nebraska, 5-9 (Every Wednesday & Friday nigh ,s ballroom dancing; dress code enforces: Men-coats/ties and Ladies-after "Five' dresses) ***

Lodge No. 130, Dallas & Sokol Zizka Saturday, June 5-Czech Mates Saturday, June 26-Harold Strand ***

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

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Lodge No. 154, Ft. Worth

Lodge No. 67, Schulenburg

Saturday, June 12-C/W Dance; music by Jerry Max Lane Sunday, June 13-Monthly Lodge meeting ***

Sunday, June 6-Lodge Meeting at American Legion Hall, 2 p.m.; snacks & refreshments will be served after the meeting ***

Lodge No. 74, Loveladv 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 ***

Lodge No. 80, Holland Saturday, May 29-King of Swing ***

Lodge No. 81, Needville Tuesday, June 8-Lodge Meeting 7:30 p.m. ***

Saturday, May 29-Clarence Pechals' 25th Wedding Anniversary; music by The Ellinger Combo Lodge No. 84, Dallas Saturday, June 5-Jerry Haisler & Saturday, May 29-SPJST Softball The Melody 5 Benefit Dance Sunday, June 6-Lodge & YC Meet- Saturday, June 5-Dance: Czech Harings, 2 p.m.; honoring Graduates, vesters Mothers & Fathers; covered dish Saturday, June 19-Dance: Bill supper following adjournment Kucera's Czech Mates Tuesday, June 8-Choral Club, 7:30 *** Friday, June 11-Casuals (8-12) Lodge No. 88, Houston Saturday, June 12-Gilbert Kautz Orch. (B/R) Friday, May 28-The Country Boys Sunday, June 13-Hejl Family Re(C/W/V) union Saturday, May 29-Ray Jurecka Tuesday, June 15-Board of Trus(B/R/M) tees' Meeting, 7:30 Coming Attractions: Saturday, June 19-J.C. Whatley & Wednesday, June 2-Jan Garber OrThe Rhythm Kings chestra (Dress Code Enforced) Tuesday, June 22-Choral Club, 7:30 Saturday, June 5-Hawaiian Dance; Saturday, June 26-Olsen-Valenta music by Fred Wakefield & The Wedding; music by Wence Shimek Hawaiian Echoes with Hula DanSunday, June 27-Martinet Family cers Reunion Sunday, June 6-Splash Day: Saturday, July 3-King of Swing Barbecue Dinner served at 11:30 a.m. until?; 2 to 5:30 p.m. LeeRoy Lodge No. 49, Rowena Matocha; 5:30 to 9 p.m., The Texas Saturday, June 12-Community Flea Brew; also Games and Booths; Market and Arts/Crafts Show all Beauty Contest day with barbecue sandwiches for Saturday, June 12-John Sullivan lunch ** (B/R) Lodge No 50, El Campo Monday, June 14-Lodge Meeting, Wednesday, June 2-Meeting and 7:30 p.m.; dinner served at 6:30 Party at Al Kutac's camphouse on p.m.; Members bring a covered FM Rd. 441 at 7 p.m.; also we will dish have a bicycle ride and covered dish meal served afterwards (For Saturday, June 19-Ray Jurecka (B/R & M) more information refer to Letter Saturgay, June 26-Knights of Section) (B/R & D)

Lodge No. 54, West Saturday, May 29-Nors-Soukup Wedding Sunday, May 30-Kocian Reunion

Social Nights will resume June 3rd, 7:15 p.m.

COMING ATTRACTIONS: July 16 & 17-Al Pierson Big Band U.S.A. (Dress code enforced)

Lodge No. 160, San Angelo

Sunday, June 13-Quarterly Meeting at Wall Fire Hall, 2 p.m. ***

Lodge No. 161, La Parita Sunday, June 13-Lodge meeting at Three Oaks Cafe, Jourdanton at 11:30 a.m.; plate lunch afterwards **

Lodge No. 172, Pasadena Saturday, May 29-LeeRoy Matocha Sat urday, June 12-Music Kings Saturday, June 19-Julius Tupa & Midnight Shift

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Lodge No. 176, Houston Northwest Tuesday, June 1-Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m. at Western Room of Long Point National Bank in Spring Branch (Date changed this time only) ***

Lodge No. 177, Academy Saturday, June 5-Johnny Lyon NuNotes Saturday, June 12-Jerry Haisler Melody Five vs. The Road Runners Saturday, June 19-The Gentres ***

Lodge No 179, Warrenton Thursday, June 10-Lodge Meeting, 8 p.m.; Youth Club meets at 7:30 p.m.; members bring covered dish to go with Fried Chicken

Lodge No. 183 Mid-Cities 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 n tn.

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

Lodge No. 187, Round Rock Friday, May 28-Jess DeMaine Saturday, May 29-Bert Rivera Friday, June 4-People's Choice Saturday, June 5-Moods Friday, June 11-Debonaires ***

Lodge No. 188, Centerville Saturday, May 29-Stone Mountain ***

16/VESTNIK — Wednesday, May 26, 1982

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