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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P. O. Box 100. Temple, Texas 76503 USPS — 658480 VOLUME 70 — NUMBER 26

JULY 7, 1982

North Lake College Dear SPJST Friends: During the past four years, North Lake College has received many calls from people who are either Czech, or know people who speak Czech, and want to learn the Czech language. To meet the needs of these people, we have developed Conversational Czech I and II. Our instructor, Libor Vane, is a native Czech who has been in this country for two years.

Conversational Czech I meets this Summer on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., June 15 through August 3. In the Fall, Conversational. Czech I meets on Mondays and Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m., September 8 through October 27. Conversational Czech II meets Mondays and Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m., November 1 through December

Fraternal Reek Activities — Texas Fraternal Congress (TFC). SL President Nick A. Morris is shown here shaking hands with Austin Mayor Ms. Carole Keeton McClellan during the Austin City Council meeting during which time Mayor McClellan read the Fraternal Week Proclamation and then greeted some dozen representatives of Texas Fraternal Benefit Societies. Pictured to the immediate left of Bro. Morris is Walter Beglau, Jr., one of the representatives of Lutheran Brotherhood. The gentleman behind Mayor McClellan is a city councilman.

Each of the representatives from Texas Fraternals was given the opportunity to say a few words in response to Mayor McClellan's greetings and announcements. SL President Morris is shown holding the microphone for that purpose. At the extreme far left is TFC President for 1982 Walter Beglau (Lutheran Brotherhood), Jim Arnold (Aid Association For Lutherans), and to extreme right is Walter Beglau, Jr., (Lutheran Brotherhood). (Photos courtesy Walter Beglau's office.) TV cameras were also on hand to record this event and the footage was shown the evening of June 3rd.

We invite you to join one of these interesting, lively classes. If this letter does not apply to you could you pass the information along to a friend?

For further information, please call me at (214) 659-5207.

Sincerely, Barbara Canzonetti North Lake College Community Service 5001 N. MacArthur Blvd.

Irving, Texas 75062 — SPJST _

Thompson School Exes Announce Homecoming Sunday, August 15 is designated as the first "Homecoming and Reunion" of all ex-Thompson School students.

This will consist of a covered dish meal at noon and a marker unveiling will be part of the events of the day.

Iced tea, plates, knives, forks and bread will be furnished by the committee.

Thompson School was located about 10 miles east of Temple and is now the property of Benjamin Cuba.

Only a chimney stands where the school stood at one time. The school remained active from June 1901 until June 4, 1952 when it became consolidated with Seaton School.

All exes are invited to come to the "Homecoming" which will be held at the Seaton School Community Center.

If anyone knows of someone who went to Thompson School, please tell them of the homecoming. If anyone has information that needs to be passed on please notify Mrs. Annie (Cabla) Shenkir, Rt. 3, Temple, Texas 76501 or Willie Kohutek, Rt. 2, Box 320, (Continued on Page 12)

Frances F. McDonald

Valedictorian Recipient Named To Hall Of Fame at Corpus Christi The 1982 graduation class of Tuloso-Midway High School of Corpus Christi consisting of 175 students named Frances Faye McDonald the valedictorian with a grade point average of 97.5.

Frances twas voted to the Hall of Fame of Tuloso-Midway; President of National Honor Society; Vice President of Spanish Club; senior Representative of Student Council; Representative to Student Conference on National Affairs (SCONA) at A&M College; Delegate to Pan-American Convention (San Antonio). Throughout her high school years she has received awards in English, Chemistry, Spanish, History, Choir, Math, etc.

In the fall she will be entering University of Texas at Austin to study Computer Science. She is a recipient of .State of Texas Award and also is a nominee for National Honor Society Scholarship.

Frances Faye is the daughter of Mrs. Frances McDonald, of 109 Castlewood, Corpus Christi, and granddaughter of Edwin and Betty Jurica of Corpus Chirsti. She is a member of SPJST Lodge Robstown No. 117. Frances Faye was a very active member of the Youth Club for many years.

(The late Brother and Sister Charles Holasek would have been equally proud of their great-granddaughter's outstanding achievements; the SPJST Society salutes this young enthusiast and good luck in your endeavors — Editor)

2/VESTNIK — Wednesday, July 7, 1982 SY,

VESINI Entered as Second Class Matter January 3rd, 1933, at Temple, Texas, under the Act of Congress of August 24, 1922.

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6-Editor COMMENTS

When one grows old, it is not the memory of the great successes he has won, the things he has achieved, or the fame that has come to him that brings the greatest satisfactions. It is the kind deeds he has done, the contributions he has made to the happiness and progress of the world, and the words spoken to the lonely that bring him the utmost satisfaction.

June has been a very busy month for four districts in our SPJST, as their youngsters participated in various competition entries.

District I opened this year's Youth Achievement Day activities, June 6th in Caldwell at Lodge No. 186. DYC Marlene Strong has the pictures accompanying her story in this issue. Director Ben Trcalek was also present to see that no one was overlooked for award presentations, etc.

Likewise, District IV held its YAD at Seymour, June 13th. DYC Mary Haisler, who was in charge of the day's functions with the help of Director Stanley Broz and SYD Jann Wilson, had everything well under control. Her article and pictures of their rewarding event, ran in the June 30th edition.

June 27th Lodge 84 President Joe Ondrusek welcomed the assembly at the District III YAD in Dallas. DYC Bessie Petr, who is a veteran in SPJST activities, had everything well supervised by her co-workers; in fact, the youth leaders, assistants and other interested parties felt this was another success for District III. The overall YAD entrants' displays in the arts/crafts section and the afternoon's entertainment in the talent competition were thoroughly enjoyed by the audience.

The majority of the program was emceed by Eddie Banik of Lodge 35, who was one of our former SPJST State Kings. The royalty competition was well-represented by five kings and queens, together with their dukes and duchesses from Cottonwood, Dallas, Elk and Waco lodges. Lodge 6 and Lodge 35 captured the queen and king titles respectively; they are Queen Theresa Dobecka (6) and King Darrin Banik (35).

There was a large group of youth members on hand to accept their ribbons and gifts for their achievements, which were presented to them by SL President Nick Morris of Temple with the assistance of Director Sid Pokiadnik of Dallas. Shirley Dobecka was named Junior of the Year, and Darrell Uptmor was awarded Teenager of the Year; both are members from Lodge 6.

There were many winners from the various lodges including Ennis within the district, and most of them seemed ready for the State's YAD competition, which will be held August 22nd in Temple, the Royalty will be held September 18th, at Academy Lodge No. 177.

Our congratulations and best

wishes to all the participants headed for the state level!

It was also known that District VII had their Youth Achievement Day, June 27th at Tuloso-Midway High School in Corpus Christi. The day's affairs were handled by DYC Maxine Pavliska and her helpers.

SYD Jan Wilson of Temple was also present to make the yearly award presentations, with Director Thelma Hrncir of Corpus Christi, assisting. *** Three more Districts (II, V and VI) are scheduled to hold their YADs; District II will locate at Academy Lodge 177, July 11th; District V decided upon Houston Lodge 88, July 18th; and District VI will travel to Taiton at Lodge 30, also July 18th.

We encourage the members of the remaining districts to attend your district's YAD for the interest of our young individuals. *** Do you enjoy listening to complaints? Do you feel as sympathetic toward the person who unburdens his troubles on others as you do toward the person who "can take it?"

It is a million to one you don't. Do you know anyone who does? Then why do so may individuals continue to put their complaints into the ears of anyone who will listen? The answer to that question explains many another human frailty. We can see defects in the behavior of others much better than we can see them in ourselves. When the other fellow complains, we know that he gains nothing by it, and often loses our respect. We know that sympathy cannot be forced from us without being converted into pity or contempt, but when we ourselves complain, we are too preoccupied with our own emotions to detect disinterest, boredom or distaste in our listeners, therefore, it is vital for us to remember that just as enthusiasm attracts others, complaining repels them.

To complain to others about our friend is to advertise the shallowness of our friendship. To complain to others about our enemy is to admit our own weakness. To complain to others about our employer is to invite contempt for criticizing another in his absence, and for continuing an employment with which we profess to be dissatisfied.

If we can be patient and under standing when others complain, we have little to lose, and their gratitude to gain. But when we ourselves, feel tempted to complain — that is the time to turn away from our feelings and towards our work.

The time and energy we would otherwise waste in futile words can then be profitably invested in improving our own personalities and skills, while at the same time preserving the respect paid to people who "can take it"! *lit*

A CORRECTION Last week in my report on the.

RVOS Convention I stated that Bro. George Hubik had "resigned" effective March 1st. This is to correct the statement to the effect that Bro. Hubik did not resign, but rather retired and the date was April 1st instead of March 1st. My apologies to Bro. Hubik and the RVOS Home Office.

Fraternally, Nick A. Morris ***

Wednesday, July 7, 1982 — VESTNiK/3

Taiton Lodge To Host District VI YAD Dear Editor and Readers of the Vestnik: Happy summer to all!

I must let all of you know that Lodge No. 30 is still alive and we are all working hard.

June 9th, we, with members of the Youth Club, joined the rest . of District VI for an educational and fun tour to San Antonio; it was a full day and was enjoyed by all We toured many places and there are more yet to see; San Antonio has so much history. I must say that our Youth Counselor Mrs. Janet Marek had all the things arranged and we were on time at all places. Thank you, Janet! I want to say that all the children were well-behaved: no problems, no one got sick, and they did not seem tired enroute home; they sang all the way home.

Whatever the trip cost, it was worth every penny of it.

Now, we and the lodge are all working for the Youth Achievement Day which will be held Sunday, July 18 at the Taiton Community Center; as president of Lodge No 30, I wish to invite the officers of the Supreme Lodge to come; we would love to have you.

Monday it was camp time and all the youth club members were ready to go to have a very enjoyable time.

It's not only happiness here either; we had sadness when news spread that our member and sales representative, Brother Joe F. Naiser passed away very suddenly.

His funeral was held June 12 at the St. John's Catholic Church in Taiton with burial in the church cemetery, with Rt. Rev. Msgr. Julius A. Petru officiating. Survivors include his wife, Viola Naiser; and three sons, Fred, Joe Jr., and Daniel Hrna and their families. He will be missed because he was a good person and always was willing to do more than his share in the community and parish.

Crops in this area are looking good; some maize was already harvested and, with good weather, should be in full swing next week.

We hope to see you at District VI YAD in Taiton!

Fraternally, Miss Mary Mrnustik Lodge 30 President - SPJST -

SPJST Softball Team of Lodge No. 84 Dallas Report Dear Brothers and Sisters: Tuesday night, June 8, we played the Dallas Hustlers and we won by a score of 3 to 0 behind the 2-hit pitching of Lionel Schulz. He pitched an outstanding game walking 1 batter and he struck out 7 and allowed no runs.

Leading hitters were Don Jarma

with a triple and 2 singles, Don Lennox with a double, Paul A Bartos, a triple which drove in the winning run, Jerry Zabojnik, a double, and Danny Yates with a single and 2 walks.

Our next game was Wednesday night, June 16 against the Texas Kings, the top team in Texas and possibly nationally. Our team was keyed up to win, but what happened, we got a forfeit, or rather a double forfeit because neither team had their lineup turned in to the scorekeeper 5 minutes before game time and also the scorekeeper's time was 5 minutes fast, but that's besides the point, our favorite umpire called it a double forfeit, half a game won't have a loss. They wanted to play us as much as we wanted to play, so both umpires agreed to call 4 innings and the game commenced. Needless to say, we played a full 7-inning game, both umpires called the whole game and the crowd watched a real good ballgame that we finally lost on 2 unearned runs. Lionel Schulz allowed 6 hits, 2 walks and struck out 7 batters in one of his most meaningful games, he really did want to win. Remember, though, officially, it wasn't a game, it was the best game of the year and our 2. to 0 loss has been the closest anyone has played that team in our league.

They have 4 players from New Zealand who are over here playing ball mostly and working very little on their jobs, plus some of the best players from Dallas and Fort Worth on this team. Their pitcher, from New Zealand, struck out 19 of our batters and one hit a pop up and the other one hit a grounder to first plate. We did get one hit, a single that Don Jarma beat out for a hit.

You all really missed seeing a good game and two good teams playing. If you weren't there Wednesday, June 23rd, we played a double-header; our first game was at 5:30 p.m. against the Los Lupes team and we won the game by a score of 3 to 1. Lionel Schulz pitched another fine game -allowing 5 hits, 2 walks and 4 strikeouts.

Leading hitters were Danny Yates with a walk and his game winning single driving In 2 runs in the 6th inning, Don Lennox had a single, Kerry Goad, a double, Randy Christian had a single, and Tom Stites hit a sacrifice fly driving in the first run of the game.

The team played good ball afield, both infield and the outfield as well as Danny Yates behind homeplate; also Don Lennox, our third baseman snagged a hotline drive saving one run and perhaps more for the gem play of the game.

The same night, we had to play one of our rainout games against Knight Construction at 8:10 p.m. and this was another fine game that we won by a score of 3 to 2. Since we now have only one pitcher, Lionel Schulz, pitched this game also, allowing no walks, 4 hits and 3 strikeouts; another fine performance.

Leading hitters were Tom Stites with-2 singles, one driving in the winning run, Kerry Goad had a single, Randy Christian, a single, Jerry Zabojnik, a single, Don Lennox and Jerry Zabojnik also had a sacrifice hit. We had more outstanding plays; one was a run-saving catch by Jerry Zabjonik in the outfield, Kerry Goad made an unbelievable stop and throw at record base

getting us out of a possible jam.

Don Lennox made another unbelievable catch of a hotliner at third, and Don Jarma at shortstop and Rick Fountain also made an outstanding play through the game as well as all of the players on the team. Our team is really playing good and inspired ball and hope this keeps up through the play-offs.

We were scheduled to play our last league game Wednesday night, June 30 against Jo Woodard Paint and Body at 5:30 p.m. Currently we are in second place in our league.

The weekend of July 10th, we will be playing in the Fort Worth Tournament, which was rained out 2 times already.

The Dallas City Championship Play-offs will be July 17th and 18th and the State Play-offs will be the weekend of August 7th and 8th in Bryan, Texas, should we qualify.

So until my next report, do consider attending one of our games if you can.

Fraternally, Ben Jarma SPJST Softball Team - SPJST

Lodge No. 88, Houston

First of all, I wish to make a correction in my letter of June 8th, naming a very deserving person for his personal contributions to our lodge, none other than Joe Zucha which I spelled wrong in my letter as Joe "Zuka". Please forgive me, I spelled it as it sounds in Czech.

Our dance Saturday, June 26, with the well-known orchestra of the Knights of Dixie, had a fair attendance and it was so nice to see all the guests come dressed according to our dance code. The Ballroom had an array of beautifully dressed women including our lodge sisters on the committee that night, namely: Irma O'Conner, in charge of the dance, with Amos Kadlecek in the box office while Della, his wife, with Naomi Spencer greeted the guests at the door. Arnold Spencer seated the guests while, in the lobby, Bill and Vera McCaskill were in charge of advance ticket sales for the Al Pierson Dance, Friday, July 16 and Saturday, July 17. Make your reservations early to have advantage of your favorite seating. You may call 869-5767 for reservations.

A wedding took place June 18, 1982 to unite two lovely people, Don Tomborello and Ennette Bilonski, in the St. Rose Catholic Church. The reception was held at SPJST Lodge No. 88. The newlyweds enjoyed their honeymoon in Mexico and will make their home here in Houston. Congratulations! Don is the grandson of Janet and Alvin Raymond.

The first Elzner family reunion was held Saturday, June 26, 1982 at Bryan, Texas in the KC Hall; about 200 attended. For their future family assembly, the following officers were elected by the family members: Jack Elzner-president, Wanda Kennedysecretary, Dennis Elzner-treasurer, and Evelyn Kubin-historian. It was a very pleasant family gathering and the Elzner clan are looking for the next reunion.

Entertainment Chairman Homer Alexander and wife, Rita, slipped out of the city with friends for three days to lounge and relax at Lake Travis.

No fishing for Homer; he buys his fish at the fish market. They all enjoyed

the party boat ride which takes about 2 hours.

For the four-day-long Memorial weekend, Orville and Juanita Simmons winged up to Kansas City along with their son, Paul Guillet and daughter-in-law, Molly, and granddaughter, Amy Rene, to visit with their other son, Dr. David Guillet and daughter-in-law, Nancy. Dr. David Guillet is an anthropology professor at the University of Missouri and has recently been granted tenure with the University of Missouri. Congratulations to the proud parents, Orville and Juanita Simmons!

Henry Studnicny, twin brother of our beloved Harriett Allison, after five weeks spent in the Heights Hospital Intensive Care Unit, was released and now resides in the Golden Age Nursing Home. Harriett worries about her brother and we wish Henry well.

A three-day outing to Teremar Beach, West Galveston Bay was taken by the Kadlecek family including Amos and Della, son, Charles and wife, Margerette and children, Chriss and Darrell and Margerette's mother, Lillie Kahanek. It started out with lots of fun and laughter but almost ended in a tragedy. The fishing was good, Charles and Amos caught a bunch of speckled trout and, in the process, Amos slipped and plunged in deep water. Charles had a time to rescue Amos because he was slipping out of sight. But that was not ALL! Della, being a good housekeeper, was sweeping the porch of their domain and slipped and rolled down the steps head first into deep water and almost disappeared; son, Charles jumped after her and, with Margerette's help, pulled her out to safety. She will sport a lot of bruises all over her for quite a while; her knee hurts and is swollen, but, thanks, so far no broken bones, but the blue and black spots will stay a while. Della, be thankful it wasn't worse; both of you are lucky and it must have been a frightful experience. The young folks slept downstairs and Amos, Della and Lillie occupied upstairs which they named S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home. Well, they are all back home and, by next time, it will all be forgotten, but remember, you both were lucky this time.

A beautiful Golden Wedding Anniversary was observed Sunday, June 27, 1982 by the lovely couple, Joe and Katherine Knapick, in the spacious Chandelier Ballroom of Lodge No. 88 attended by family and friends. In the receiving line, next to the groom, Joe, stood with his lovely bride, Katherine, dressed in a traditional offwhite gown, next to her their only daughter,. Virginia Jo, also in offwhite. Joe's brother, Henry Knapick, and wife, Doris, elegantly dressed in a dusty rose gown greeted the arriving guests. Attending the celebration were Joe's sister, Robbie, with husband, Nick La Boe; brother, Pete with wife, Betty Knapick; Rudy and wife, Bonnie Knapick, all of Houston; two cousins, Frank Knapick and spouse, Delpha of San Antonio; and Charles Knapick and wife, Norma of Oklahoma; they were houseguests of Henry and Doris until Thursday (their departure for home). All the decorations were unique and beautiful and at the door was a cage with two white doves cooing at the arriving guests. The decorated wedding cake was on a lace tablecloth with illuminated lights under the table.

Cake, coffee and punch were served by the Rene Catering (Rene is the

4/VESTNIK -- Wednesday, July 7, 1982 granddaughter of Tom and Clara Jecmenek). The delicious buffet dinner was served by Mikeska's Catering of Columbus, Texas. Refreshments were served all through the evening with good dance music.

The wedding march was led by Bob and Margaret Allbritton.

Saturday, before the celebration, the family gathered in Henry's and Doris's lovely and cozy home with 30 family members present for tomorrow's celebration. Congratulations Joe and Katherine!

Fraternally, Frances Olexa -SPJST-

Worth Lodge No. 92 Schedules July 11th Meeting

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Dear Members: Our June meeting was opened by President Albert Kubala. Kellie Kubala led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

Christine Zich read the minutes and they were approved as read.

The other officers' reports were also given.

Our youth leader, Brother Gordon Hubenak, was on a "Scuba Diving Expedition," so the youth skipped their meeting. I haven't seen Brother Gordon since he came back; hope everything turned out alright.

I'm sure it did.

We had a very quiet meeting. I was hoping something exciting would happen, so I could tell it to the Vestnik readers, but I'm beginning to believe they are watching me.

We had a few more new faces and we are always glad to see them. My sister-in-law, Mary Kubala, was there, she shows up about twice a year. See, Mary you had a good time; come more often. Dana Hubenak was there also. We were glad to see you, Dana. (Dana lives on a farm and does her own cattle feeding and all the work.) She looks younger everytime we see her, and she is always full of spunk. I love being around people like that, also Alex Bunker. Brother Bunker is in the 90year-old bracket and can still get around. We are always glad to see our old-timers.

Manager Frankie Tesar announced some of our dances that are coming up. We had a polka dance June 26th and Bill Kucera played; they are a fantastic band. All of us had a good time. They can make you dance; it has to be the drummer; he is great, but the others are also good, so, in all, I guess it's the band, itself. I saw people from Burleson there, also. I think they won all the goodies. They sat with the Dr. Janca family and they had all kinds of goodies on the table, including cakes (pretty ones, too). We were glad to see you there; come to see us, again.

Albert's relatives from Eastland, Texas were there also, Bernice and Lawrence Janca. Lawrence is with the Lone Star Gas Company and he is over several divisions in Texas.

We were glad to see Bernice and Lawrence and their family. Come again!

It is time for vacations, so everyone is out-of-town or planning to go. Children are out of school for the summer, but will be back soon enough. We haven't decided on a vacation, as yet, Albert is always hoping that Kern and I will forget, but we will think of something. We

went to Las Vegas on my birthday in June. I was real, disappointed; I went there to come home rich and happy, but that was not the case. I came home poor and unhappy, but may be if we would go back, this time I would do it differently (hope he reads this). I know how to do it this time, ha!

We have two new members Johnny and Bunny Tesar who have joined our lodge; we are hoping they will be active members. Johnny is the son of Marie and Frank Tesar and brother of our manager, Frankie Tesar. Johnny and Bunny, we are glad to have you and we expect to see you at our next meeting.

We are still having our "Ballroom" dances every Wednesday and Friday nights. They are very successful. We are planning on expanding our parking area, to make more room for parking. It is over-filled at every dance. This is wonderful because it gives us older people a place to go. The orchestras are great and, believe me, you can talk at the tables and hear each other, it is very relaxing. If you haven't been to our dances, come to see us.

We signed several "Get-well" cards at our meeting. We especially missed Elmer Howard; he never misses a meeting, but this time the flu bug got him down, so he had to miss attending our meeting. Elmer, get well, because our next meeting will be held Sunday, July 11th at 2 p.m.

I also heard that Sister Lillie McMillen was in the hospital. She has a fractured hip. We are really sorry to hear this. We hope you get well soon. Lillie and her husband Mack are very active people; they love dancing, so this made me very sad, but I know this won't stop Lillie.

I hope everybody had a happy Fourth of July. Those of you who were on the road driving, I hope you had remembered that it was the other drivers you had to watch.

See you July 11th at 2 p.m.

Fraternally, Helen Kubala -SPJSTLodge

Jaro, No. 130

Dallas Plans Event Dear Members, Saturday, July 10th Lodge No. 130 will have an "OLD TIME PATRIOTIC DANCE" at Sokol Athletic Center, 7448 Greenville, beginning at 9 p.m. The Polka Patriots will be playing for your dancing pleasure. There will be Polka's, Waltzes and some good "Big Band" music. Get a group of friends together and come out for a nice evening of dancing.

Congratulations from all the members to Mr. Stanley Hulovec who celebrated his 95th birthday in May. It was real nice to see a lot of our old friends and members at our June meeting. The "Pot Luck Mexican Supper" was really good and was enjoyed by all.

Remember to join us for a fun night of dancing July 10th. The Youth Club will be in charge of the kitchen during the dance, so pay them a visit.

Fraternally, Martha Vrla -SPJST-

From Burleson Lodge No. 180

News

Twenty-two members assembled for our regular meeting June 13th with Dennis Barabas presiding and Estelle Hurtik leading us with the Pledge of Allegiance.

After observing a moment of silence for our brothers and sisters, the roll call of officers revealed the absence of Financial Secretary Mydel Grochoske, Treasurer Louis Grochoske and Vice President Jess Taylor.

Congratulations and best wishes for a long and happy married life to James Loyd and Tanya K. Boswell who were married in Duncanville, June 12th.

We pray continued good health to Sandra Barabas who has been in the hospital.

Our sympathy to Bob Newton on the death of his cousin who was killed in an automobile accident.

Ben Jack Welch has seen to it that the walk-in coolers are in good working condition which makes it really nice for make-ahead dishes for luncheons and dinners.

Bob Newton has had to resign as kitchen chairman, so has Chuck Beauchamp as co-chairman. Different members have volunteered to procure supplies on a monthly basis and man the kitchen during the dances.

Thanks to Leo Keating for mowing the lawn around the hall just because he felt like it.

Door prizes were won by Oleta Keating and Ken Nitsche.

Thirteen members were present for Work Day for Saturday, June 26th. They were Dennis Barabas, Leo and Oleta Keating, Al Johnson, B. J. and Joyce Russel, Tim and Cindy Russel, Francis Simmank, Joe and Estelle Hurtik, and Louis and Mydel Grochoske. Louis exhibited his expert culinary art by cooking us some really delicious barbecue brisket and ribs.

With the ladies bringing side dishes of black-eyed peas, beans and potato salad, and dessert, work was combined with pleasure. Iced tea and beer complimented the meal beautifully.

Our Sunday afternoon dance with the Cavaliers was sparsely attended.

Those who attended enjoyed it immensely.

Those who reveled in the fantastic Jim Bohnicek of Nebraska Polka and Waltz Dance at Lodge No. 92 were: Louis and Mydel Grochoske, Bill and Carol Slavik, Joe and Alice Janecka, and Joe and Estelle Hurtik.

For a job well-done last year's Board of Trustees treated themselves to a steak dinner at Cattleman's.

Remember the next meeting is Tuesday, July 13 at 7:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Estelle Hurtik -SPJST-

Talk from Lodge 183

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Dear Members, Just another weekend with thunder showers all around the towns and counties of Texas. Hope none of you SPJST members had any damage. This has been a calm weekend for Lodge 183; not much doing at the 'ole' lodge but I would like to remind you again about the dance Saturday, July 10th from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. — music by THE LONE STAR EXPRESS country and western band; come and bring your

friends for an evening of fun and entertainment. Yours truly, your reporter, will not be at this dance because, on that date, I will be in Honolulu, Hawaii. Wish all of you people could go with me.

If any of you members know of anyone who needs insurance, please let one of our sales representatives know so we can write them up and keep your lodge growing. Start telling your friends and neighbors about SPJST. Our editor had a very good message in the Vestnik on June 23; hope all of you members read it.

I wrote a few lines about some of our 183 members in the past issues; I would like to write about one more, Robert Sill; he is a broker and deals in business property under the name of National Business Search, and does business from the Bank of Arlington Building, Suite 240, 1600 E. Pioneer Parkway in Arlington, telephone Metro 461-2623 or (817) 460-6661. If any of you SPJST members have some business property for sale or want to buy a business, let Robert know and maybe he will have just what you want. Just another way to help one of your members and get to know who your fellow members are.

The more of your members you learn to know, the more fun you will have at your lodge socials.

Did you hear about the man who asked the bellboy to carry his bag?

The bellboy came over and picked up his wife!

Keep smiling!

Fraternally, Norman M. Kneschk -SPJST-

From Lodge No. 172 Pasadena News

Dear SPJST Members, SL Officers and Friends: Greetings to all of you from Lodge No. 172!

Our yellow roses are blooming so beautifully because of all the rains are so often here and around our City of Houston. Luckily, as yet, the month of June (at this writing) is 3 more days with us. Through God's help no floods have occurred near us and no one is forced to use flatbottom boats to move out because of high waters; although it already has been in some areas: hails, funnels spotted (some dropped) and more had not dropped but damages done are more than plenty. Some of you may have read about the huge plane plummeted down 25,000 feet toward the earth and was saved by prayers.

Our garage sale for the good order and a cause of making money toward our new lodge home is going up very nicely in the City of Pasadena on Preston Road, south of Spencer Highway. Everyone is invited to view our new home premises which is under construction; oh it's a beauty! It will be more beautiful when it's finished later in 1982. With God's willing we are anticipating on a grand and formal opening about November 7th, so let's keep up the good work and don't let only a handful of couples working; let's all good members get to work and work for something we can accomplish toward a good cause. Only a few of the members think that in a 100degree weather without a breeze of wind can plant an oak or pecan tree with a stiff white collar and tie on; well, I suggest you try your luck and

Wednesday, July 7, 1982 — VESTNIK/5 see how far you will get. Few of our members already promised trees or shrubbery. Esther and Jan Mikeska already have a 6 to 7-foot pecan tree ready for transplant, also crepe myrtle and althea for the lodge's beautification. We encourage the others to do the same for our new lodge home.

Our Saturday, June 26th dance was, so to say, due to the stormy weather, a success with Donnie Wavra's delightful music to so many who came and enjoyed themselves.

We thank them for attending and we invite them back to our other scheduled dances for the remainder of the year. At this dance we had a nice group of dignitaries from Houston, Pasadena, Deer Park, Crosby, Baytown, and several other parts of Texas. Hosts at the door were Brother Albert and Sister Tommie Risinger and many others helped them out. Thanks to all of you!

June 27th John and Esther Mikeska drove to Victoria to attend the Czech Fest of Lodge No. 32 at the Victoria Community Center, which was a success. We enjoyed ourselves very much. All of their members were very nice and are progressing in every way. They even had an auction which was directed by Brother Kovar; Brother Matt Vanek and all the others were also very busy with activities. Their dinner was delicious along with their cakes and kolaches; everyone ate and ate to their hearts content.

The singing by San Antonio's lodge choral group was very beautiful while presenting their talented numbers; their music and singing were harmonious and Victoria's singing group from Lodge No. 32 was also very harmonious. From Lodge No. 88, Houston, we sat with Brother Emil Slanina and Brother Barosch from Hocheim and his daughter plus many others we met.

We were dressed in our Czech costumes because we respect and love our Czech heritage of Texas and the SPJST. After realizing it was time to go home, we hardly wanted to leave from there because everyone was so nice and kind to us.

Whoever wasn't there missed a very beautiful Czech Fest in Victoria sponsored by Lodge No. 32. Next time don't miss it Our dear daughter, Margie Lee Nelms is engaged to our dear Lodge No 172 President Dan Berry of Pasadena and they will be married Friday night, July 9th. (July 3rd they had to work at the door as hosts.) We wish them much health and happiness and our congratulations to both of them!

Saturday, July 10th our music at the lodge dance will be provided by Dan 'n' the Boys with variety music; the bandleader and his boys are left from the late 30's, 40's and 50's Gold Chain Bohemians, so come and dance to their famous music; we will have plenty room for all of you to hear his fine music. If you are on vacation, come and enjoy a weekend with us at the lodge dance, also you will get to see the new lodge home under construction on Preston Road in Pasadena. (John Mikeska is also on a 3-week vacation.)

Sunday, July 11th we are having a big Czech Heritage Day at the KC Hall in Houston on Whitney Drive, northside of Houston. If you shall be coming from 1-45 South, it will be on

your right; pull off 1-45 to Airline Drive about 2 blocks South to your right and, if coming from 1-45 South, turn left on Airline drive and right to Whitney Drive; there you will see a huge new KC Hall where the Saints 4 Cyril and Methodius Celebration will be held, so come and hear a day's activities that you haven't heard.

Those who are confined in beds at home, rest homes or hospitals, we wish all of you God's speedy recovery that you may soon enjoy a trip wherever you desire. To those who are deceased members, relatives and friends sleeping in peace, may God grant them mercy.

Fraternally, John T. Mikeska -SPJST-

Worth Lodge No. 154 Sets July 11th Meeting Ft.

Dear Members and Friends: Just a reminder of our next meeting Sunday, July 11th.

Benny and I arrived home safely after a wonderful vacation. We stayed in the lovely home of my niece, Sister Mary Catherine Harrison and her family. Friends came over which we enjoyed very much. We spent 2 days in Oklahoma City visiting our friends, exneighbors and Benny's company where he retired from. The weather was very pleasant. Now, we are back to work again at the hall.

Our group from Fort Worth left Monday and some today for their trip to Europe with great enthusiasm.

One of our young members, Trey Steinman, who is with the Texas Boys Choir, will be leaving July 13 for a 6-week concert tour in Japan.

We know that will be quite an experience for these young boys and wish them a safe trip.

We want to wish a speedy recovery to Sister Lillie McMillen of Lodge 92 who had hip surgery Monday. Glad to report she is doing well.

Remember our Country/Western Dance Saturday, July 10 with Jerry Max Lane.

So until... Keep Smiling!

Fraternally, Mary Pavey

-SPJST-

No. 176 Changes Meeting Date Lodge

Dear Members, Our August monthly lodge meeting will be changed to August 28th. We will have a short meeting before we start our annual picnic.

Our annual lodge picnic will be held August 28, 1982 at Shelter No. 1 at Bear Creek Park. The meat and drinks will be furnished by the lodge and the members are to bring covered dishes. This sounds like a great way to end the summer vacation!

I hope all have had or are having good vacations. We have to take the weather as it is and we can be assured in some places there are several different weather conditions in a few days.

I had a very nice trip to Holland, Texas and enjoyed their annual

Corn Festival. My sister and her three daughters came from Arkansas so we all had a great time; we do not get to do this very often.

The Gold Bond Books will be available at the picnic. These books save a lot on different things, so let's all plan to take a few.

If there are any members or their families on the sick list, may you soon be up and about.

Hope to see you at Bear Creek Park August 28 at 1 p.m.

We need more members to turn out for our meetings. There are lots of ideas you members have and they cannot be known unless you bring them to the meetings. This is our lodge and we must all work to make it work for us.

"Exhilaration is the feeling you get just after a great idea hits you, and before you realize what's wrong with it."

Fraternally, Edna Voldan Reporter

-SPJSTLodge No.

4, Hallettsville Meeting Our lodge met Sunday, June 13, 1982 at the Grant Bldg. with Pres.

Frank Zabransky presiding. The youth club led the members in pledge to the U.S. flag.

Corresponding Secretary Erwin Holy read the minutes from the May meeting which were approved after minor corrections. Correspondence followed.

Co-Youth Leader Gaynelle Chudej reported. The youth club recognized the oldest father present; he was Charles Holy, 88 years young. He was presented with a gift.

In absence of Treasurer Helen Zabransky, the treasurer's report was given by Sister Annie Marie Vahulik.

President Zabransky reported to the members that he had checked into a place for the District VI Fall meeting. After a discussion, it was decided by the members to host the meeting at the Moravia Dining Hall Sunday, October 10th.

A motion was made and seconded to have our annual Family Day Sunday, August 8th at the American Legion Hall in Hallettsville, again plans will be made at our July meeting.

Financial Secretary Hilmer Galetka gave his report. Refund checks were given out and meeting adjourned. Lunch and refreshments were served.

Adult door prize was won by Vernon Zak and the youth door prize went to Chris Chudej. There was no one present with a June birthday.

Make plans to attend our next meeting Sunday, July 11th at the Grant Bldg. beginning at 2 p.m. as usual. Plans will be made for our Family Day in August.

Patsy Zabransky Reporter

-SPJSTLodge No. 189

Announces New Committees Dear Members, At the June quarterly meeting, the third reading was read for the changes to the rules and regulations.

They were approved as read.

New committee members were

elected or selected, and are as follows:Nominating Committee David Storm, Jerry Vytopil, Joseph Polasek — Renumeration Committee - Ernie Wentrcek, Carol Storm, Dorothy Vytopil — Grievance Committee - Ernie Wentrcek, Chairman, Joe Novosad, David Storm.

Our next meeting will be the annual meeting September 12, at 3:30 p.m. at the K.C. Hall in Bryan.

Officers will be elected at this meeting for the coming year so please try to be present; also, final plans for the Christmas party will be

made.

Jan Skrabanek Reporter

-SPJSTAttention Lodge

Corpus Christi No. 79 Members At our next monthly lodge meeting, July 14 at 7 p.m., we will have a drawing and we will have these drawings until the members decide otherwise. This is for Lodge No. 79 members age 16 and over only, so come to our meetings; in this way you can enjoy our meeting as well as fellowship with your friends.

Remember, you must be present when the register pad is passed around; all officers qualify.

Once, again, I invite you all to our meetings and dances because visitors are always welcome.

Frank Veselka President

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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. *** DISTRICT VII The District VII fall meeting will be held Sunday, September 12, 1982 at Lodge Floresville No. 107 as host lodge. ***

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REUNIONS JEZEK-KOTRLA REUNION The Jezek-Kotrla family reunion will be held Sunday, July 18 at the SPJST Lodge No. 47, Seaton. Registration will begin at 10 a.m.; a meal will be served at noon, and each family is asked to bring a covered dish of meat, vegetable and dessert for his/her family plus guest(s).

Plates and napkins will be furnished.

Any contributions toward the expenses of the hall, etc. at the reunion will be appreciated.

Pres. Richard Kotrla Sec. Fleisha Jezek VP Alfred Klusacek, Treas. Eve Kohut ***

6/VESTNiK - Wednesday, July 7, 1982

IIRABAL REUNION More on Hrabal reunion to be held Saturday, July 10, 1982 at 11 a.m. (one day only). This year is our 10th anniversary, socializing will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring your pictures and scrapbooks. Games will be from 2 to 3 p.m. We will conduct a project so please donate a prize if you wish, each prize shall be of useful purpose and inexpensive, also a small auction will be held this year; designate your item(s) for as auction. Each family is asked to bring a covered dish of your choice for the dinner meal. Sunday, July 11th at the poolside there will be coffee at the Old Main Lodge at 8 a.m. in Waco, following breakfast at 9:30 a.m. at the Sheraton Motel across the street from Old Main Lodge, and then final goodbyes.

Committee Members: Lou Blahuta, Peggy Hrabal Ruth Krizan, Al and Georgia Soukup ***

VICHA-GAJDICA REUNION The 1982 annual Vicha-Gajdica reunion will be held Sunday, July 18 at the SPJST Lodge No. 35 in Elk, Texas, beginning at 12:30 p.m. Each family is asked to bring enough food for their family and guests. For more information call Gene Gerlich - 7995140 or Rosie Wood 863-5247.

Eugene Gerlich 603 Scarlett Waco, TX 76705

TYMEL-TOMAN-JANIK REUNION The Tymel, Toman and Janik reunion will be held at Wharton, Texas in the American Legion Hall, Sunday, July 11, 1982. Each family is asked to bring enough food for two meals for your family. Doors will open at 9 a.m.

Frank Tymel 535 Fraser Houston, TX 77007 ***

BARTEK-FOJTASEK REUNION The nineteenth annual BartekFojtasek family reunion will be held at Seaton Star Hall, Sunday, July 11, 1982. Registration will begin at 11 a.m. and dinner will be served at 1 p.m.; paper plates, napkins, ice tea and coffee will be provided. Each family is asked to bring enough food for your family and friends. Let's all come out and have a good time.

Bobby Wells ***

MARTINEK REUNION The families of Annie Hejney, and the descendants of the late Jim Martinek, Frank W. Martinek, Charlie Martinek, John Martinek, Tony Jaresh, Barbara Vlk, and Mary Spaniel will hold a reunion Sunday, July 25, 1982 at the SPJST Lodge No. 25 Hall in Ennis, Texas. This hall is located on East Highway 34.

Dinner will be served at 12:30 p.m.

Admission of $3 per family will be charged to cover rent, supplies and drinks, etc. Each family needs to bring enough meat, vegetable, salad and dessert for his family. For more information call (214) 875-6156. Please spread the word and let's all come to make the Martinek reunion of 1982 a memorable one.

The Committee: Gerald & Betty Macalik Jerry & Janie Marusak Raymond & Connie Lewis ***

,LUKSA REUNION IN OCTOBER The Luksa reunion whic"h has been held in July for several years, was changed at the last reunion. It was voted on, by the ones present, to move it to October for cooler weather. The committee for the 1982 reunion include Woodrow and Viola Chervenka, Dorothy Kovar, and Gladys Kovar. The committee had secured the place of Joe Glaser's at Buckholts on Highway 36 between Cameron and Rogers, October 3, 1982. Further information will appear in the Vestnik in letter form which will be mailed in September, or, for sooner information, contact one of the committee persons, all in Rogers, Texas or call Chervenka's at (817) 983-2841.

The Committee: Woodrow & Viola Chervenka Dorothy Kovar & Gladys Kovar ***

Individual Talent - L to R: (15-17) Sandra Schoeneman No. 9, (13-14) Loree Kovar No. 9, (10-12) Angie Sebesta No. 9, and (6-9) Holly Suehs No. 17.

YOUTH SECTION 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. II -July 11th Lodge 177 Academy Dist. V -July 18th, Lodge 88 Houston Dist. VI -July 18th, Lodge 30 Taiton 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. 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. ***

Junior Group Talent from Lodge No. 17, New Tabor - L to R: Rhonda Skrabanek, Monica Paul, Holly Suehs, and Lana Urbanovsky.

Senior Group Talent from Lodge No. 9, Snook -- L to R: Frank Weisse, Sandra Schoeneman, Terry Slovacek, Loree Kovar and Randa Walker.

6-9 Craft - Rodney Cunningham No. 17, Don Groce, Jr. No. 9, Cheryl Schoeneman No. 9, Melissa Victorick No. 9, Lana Urbanovsky No. 17, and Shelly Surovik, No. 17.

From the District Youth Counselors District I Achieves Another Successful YAD Dear Readers: Lodge No. 186, Caldwell was the host lodge for the district I Youth Achievement Day on June 6, 1982. I would like to congratulate all of the first place winners in craft, talent,

10-12 Craft - Rhonda Groce No. 9, Staci Shoenst No. 179, Clint Sebesta No. 9, Donna Sehoeneman No. 9, and John W. See No. 9.

Wednesday, July 7, 1982 - VESTNIK/7 Pictorial Arts: 1st - Sue Lynn Schoenst (No. 179, Warrenton), 2nd George Key (No. 179, Warrenton), 3rd - Pam Spitzenberger (No. 13, Dime Box) Science & Educational: 1st - Sue Lynn Schoenst (No. 179, Warrenton), 2nd - Sandra Schoeneman (No. 9, Snook), 3rd - Penny Spitzenberger (No. 13, Dime Box)

13-14 Craft - Frank isse No. 9, Tim Herzik No. 13, Anna Key No. 170 Lonneda Goodnight No. 17, d Kim Sheppard No. 17.

District I Queen, Dana Herzik, and District I Duchess, Trudy Krenek, both of Lodge No. 13, Dime Box. 9, Snook), 2nd - John Beasley (No. 17, New Tabor), 3rd - Sammy Key (No. 179, Warrenton)

15-17 Craft - Penny Spitzenberger No. 13, Sue Lynn Schoenst No. 179, Sandra Schoeneman No. 9, and Pam Spitzenberger No. 13. and royalty and wish them the best of luck at State YAD. A special THANK YOU for everyone who helped in any way to make our YAD the big success it was.

Without all of your help and cooperation it would be impossible for the day to run so smooth. Listed below are the YAD winners for 1982.

DISTRICT I YAD RESULTS Royalty: Queen - Dana Herzik (No. 13, Dime Box), Duchess - Trudy Krenek (No. 13, Dime Box), King - None, Duke None, 1st Runner-Up Queen - Pam Spitzenberger (No. 13, Dime Box), 1st Runner-Up King - None Scrapbooks: 1st - Snook, Lodge No. 9, 2nd - Warrenton, Lodge No. 179 Group Talent: Junior: 1st - New Tabor, Lodge No. 17, "Bird Dance", 2nd - New Tabor, Lodge No. 17, "What's a Penny?"

Senior: 1st - Snook, Lodge No. 9, "Little People Skit", 2nd - New Tabor, Lodge No. 17, 'Ain't Done Right By Nell" Individual Talent: (6-9) 1st - Holly Suehs, (No. 17, New Tabor), 2nd - Jennifer Kubin (No. 39, Bryan), 3rd - Meredith Rubach (No. 9, Snook) (10-12) 1st - Angie Sebesta (No. 9, Snook), 2nd - Roxanne Skrabanek (No. 17, New Tabor), 3rd - Michelle Surovik (No. 17, New Tabor) (13-14) 1st - Loree Kovar (No. 9, Snook), 2nd - Lonnida Goodnight (No. 17, New Tabor), 3rd - Randa Walker (NO. 9, Snook) (15-17) 1st - Sandra Schoeneman (No. 9, Snook), 2nd - Sheila Hildebrand (No. 17, New Tabor), 3rd - Pam Spitzenberger (No. 13, Dime Box) Crafts: (6-9) Const. Items: 1st

Cunningham (No. 17 New Tabor), 2nd - None, 3rd - None Foods: 1st - Lana Ubanovsky (No. 17 New Tabor), 2nd - Brian Faust (No. 39, Bryan), 3rd - Shelly Surovik (No. 17, New Tabor) Handicraft & Misc.: 1st'- Don Grace, Jr. (No. 9, Snook), 2nd - Holly Suehs (No. 17, New Tabor), 3rd - Cheryl Schoeneman (No. 9; Snook) Hobby Kits: 1st - Melissa Victorick (No. 9, Snook), 2nd - Bruce Skrabanek (No. 9, Snook), 3rd Cheryl Schoeneman (No. 9, Snook) Home Arts: 1st - None, 2nd - None, 3rd - None Pictorial Arts: 1st - Shelly Surovik (No. 9, Snook), 2nd - Holly Suehs (No. 17, New Tabor), 3rd - Bruce Skrabanek (No. 9 Snook) Science & Educational: 1st - Cheryl Schoeneman (No. 9 Snook), 2nd Susan Spacek (No. 13, Dime Box), 3rd - Holly Suehs (No. 17, New Tabor) Crafts: (10-12) Const. Items: 1st - None, 2nd - None, 3rd - None Foods: 1st - John W. See (No. 9, Snook), 2nd - Nancy Stefka. (No. 17, New Tabor), 3rd - Michelle Surovik (No. 17 New Tabor) Handicraft & Misc.: 1st - Rhonda Groce (No. 9, Snook), 2nd - Rhonda Oltman (No. 179, Warrenton), 3rd Donna Schoeneman (No. 9 Snook) Hobby Kits: 1st - Staci Shoenst (No. 179, Warrenton), 2nd - Donna Schoeneman (No. 9, Snook), 3rd Nancy Stefka (No. 17, New Tabor) Home Arts: 1st - Clint Sebesta, Jr. (No. 9, Snook), 2nd - Staci Shoenst (No. 179, Warrenton), 3rd - Rhonda Oltmann (No. 179, Warrenton)

Rodney Pictorial Arts: 1st - John W. See (No

Science & Educational: 1st - Donna Schoeneman (No. 9, Snook), 2nd Nancy Stefka (No. 17, New Tabor), 3rd - Michelle Surovik (No. 17, New Tabor) Crafts: (13-14) Const. Items: 1st - Tim Herzik (No. 13, Dime Box), 2nd - None, 3rd - None Foods: 1st - Kim Sheppard (No. 17, New Tabor), 2nd - Loree Kovar (No. 9, Snook), 3rd - Frank Weisse (No. 9, Snook) Handicraft & Misc.: 1st - Frank Weisse (No. 9 Snook), 2nd - Loree Kovar (No. 9, Snook), 3rd - Tim Herzik (No. 13, Dime Box) Hobby Kits: 1st - Frank Weisse (No. 9, Snook), 2nd - Randa Walker (No. 9, Snook), 3rd - Tim Herzik (No. 13 Dime Box) Home Arts: 1st - Lonneda Goodnight (No. 17, New Tabor), 2nd - Anna Key (No. 179, Warrenton) Pictorial Arts: 1st - Lonneda Goodnight (No. 17, New Tabor), 2nd Kim Sheppard (No. 17, New Tabor) Science & Educational: 1st - Anna Key (No. 179, Warrenton), 2nd Frank Weisse (No. 9, Snook) Crafts: (15-17) Const. Items: 1st - Sandra Schoeneman (No. 9, Snook), 2nd George Key (No. 179 Warrenton) Foods: 1st - Penny Spitzenberger (No. 13, Dime Box), 2nd - George Key (No. 179 Warrenton), 3rd - Sheila Hildebrand (No. 17, New Tabor) Handicraft & Misc.: 1st - Sue Lynn Schoenst (No. 179, Warrenton), 2nd Sandra Schoeneman (No. 9, Snook), 3rd - Dana Herzik (No. 13, Dime Box) Hobby Kits: 1st - Penny Spitzenberger (No. 13, Dime Box), 2nd - Sandra Schoeneman (No. 9, Snook), 3rd - None Home Arts: 1st - Pam Spitzenberger (No. 13, Dime Box), 2nd - Penny Spitzenberger (No. 13, Dime Box), 3rd - Sue Lynn Schoenst (No. 179, Warrenton)

Please keep in mind that District I will be going to camp July 27-30 at Val Verde. Be prepared for a funfilled busy camp this year. If you think you had fun last year, wait until you see what's in store for you this year! Watch the Vestnik for more details about camp.

Fraternally, Marlene Strong District I DYC -SPJST-

II YAD Program at Academy Lodge No. 177 July 11th, 1982 District

12:30 p.m. - Leaders and assistants arrive to take positions.

12:45 to 1:40 - All registration entries takes place (you must register during this time for all talent, craft and royalty entries).

2:00 - Call to order, Pledge of Allegiance; welcome by Ray Lisenbe, Lodge 177 president; response by District II President D. I. Bohac; opening remarks by DYC Frank Klinkovsky and introduction of MC Chris Smitherman of Lodge 74.

Talent Contest - (Individual in 6-9, 10-12, 13-14, 15-17 categories) Group Talent - Junior and Seniors 15-Minute Break Points Awards - President Morris and Director Vitek Introduction of SL Officers Introduction of Craft Judges Announcements - Supper time and view crafts.

6:00 - Royalty Contest, Craft and Talent Awards, Introduction of Talent Judges and Royalty Contestants, Coronation.

The above is an approximate schedule of our YAD. We plan to finish at about 7:45 p.m. so that gives you an idea of what to expect.

The craft entries are great and talent is fair and royalty is good, so we will plan to see many excited youngsters as they compete for the district titles and the awards.

All members and friends of District II are invited to attend this YAD and see some great crafts and talent numbers our young people can perform and create. Give them your support by your attendance.

This gives the youth members more assurance that you care.

The Academy Lodge will have their kitchen open from 12 noon until 2 p.m. with sandwiches and nachos available for the noon meal and a catered barbecue plate for the 5 p.m. meal; the price of the barbecue plates will be $4 per person.

We hope to see a large turnout.

See you July 11th at Academy.

Frank Klinkovsky District II YC

-SPJST-

8/VESTNIK — Wednesday, July 7, 1982

District V Announces YAD Dear District V Members: Once again it is time to plan to attend the District V Youth Achievement Day. It is being held Sunday, July 18, 1982 at Lodge 88 in Houston, Texas. I want to extend an invitation to ALL District V members to attend your YAD. This is a very important program for our youth and we need to show our support for them.

Registration - 12:30 to 1:00 p.m.

Lodge 88 Choral Group and Orchestra - 12:30 to 1:15 p.m.

Talent and Royalty Program - 1:30 p.m. until Please come and make this a memorable day for our youth. Take pride in District V! Fraternally, Joyce Mynar District V YC -SPJST=111■1■11■111111■

From the Youth Leaders

mumommils■■ JULY 11TH MEETING SET FOR LODGE 88 YC Dear Youth Members: Once again it is time for District V YAD. Youth Achievement Day is being held at Lodge No. 88 Houston, Sunday, July 18, 1982. Please be there to register from 12:30 until 1:00 p.m.

A letter will be in the mail for every youth registered for YAD with special information concerning YAD so if you don't receive yours within the next few days, call me for this important information.

Our next youth meeting will be July 11 from 3:00 p.m. until 5 p.m.

Please make plans to be there because camp forms will be given out and need to be back to me by July 23 at the latest. If your parent can come to the July 11 meeting, please bring them with you and we can complete your registration at that time.

Fraternally, Joyce Mynar Youth Leader

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the Youth Members From

ENNIS YC ELECTS OFFICERS Dear Readers, At our last Youth Club meeting of Lodge No. 25, we elected officers for the 1982-83 year. They are as follows: President-Melissa Macalik, Vice President-Lisa Rejcek, SecretaryKaren Honza, Treasurer-Amy Macalik, Reporter-Kathleen Rejcek and Kim Macalik, Sgt.-at-ArmsSharon Rejcek and Suzann Macalik.

These members were installed at the June 10th meeting by Lodge No. 25 President James Whitfill.

June 15th we had a swimming party and I think all the members and guests who came had a wonderful time.

At our next meeting we will further discuss our plans on going to White Waters, July 18th, and we will pass out camp forms to those who wish to go. I hope to see many of you there.

Fraternally, Amy Macalik Treasurer i6-30-82) - SPJST-

DIME BOX LODGE NO. 13

YC PLANS TRIP Dear Readers, We held our last meeting June 20, 1982. President Pam Spitzenberger called the meeting to order. Trudy Krenek led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

The roll was then called. The secretary's minutes were given and accepted as read.

Our meeting was turned over to our youth leader. We had a bake sale Saturday, June 26th. We will be going to Astroworld, July 14th.

The meeting was then adjourned.

Door prizes were won by Dana Herzik, Russell Spacek and Tami Krenek.

Next month everyone should wear sunglasses for extra points.

Fraternally, Tami Krenek (15) (6-29-82) -SPJSTTAITON

YC NEWS

Dear Vestnik Readers, Lodge No. 30 in Taiton will hold their SPJST meeting Sunday, July 11, 1982 at 2:30 p.m. in the Taiton Community Center.

Each member is asked to bring 100 aluminum cans for money-making projects. The contest for July will be about July; ages 6-9 make a flag, 10-12 draw about Fourth of July, and 13-17 make a Fourth of July scene.

I wish to remind everyone about our big day "YAD" coming up Sunday, July 18 at the Taiton Community Center. Our lodge is all ready and everyone is practicing. I hope we have a large turnout.

My mom, dad and I spent Sunday, June 27th in Victoria Community Center for Lodge No. 32 Czech Fest. I must say Lodge No. 32 really did a great job and I never saw so many cakes and goodies, the food was delicious; that's what SPJST is all about, everyone works together to keep the lodge strong and going. I wish more lodges would come and support such great events. They all deserve a big hand.

The hostesses for July are: Mrs. Leon Krpec and Mrs. Rudy Laitkep.

Remember, the change to Sunday, July 11th at 2:30 p.m. See you there.

Fraternally, Rudy Laitkep, Jr. (15) (6-30-82) -SPJSTENNIS YC NEWS Dear Readers, Our Lodge No. 25 went to YAD, June 27th at Lodge No. 84 in Dallas.

We had fun and placed a lot of prizes.

Two first places went to Melissa Macalik and Sharon Rejcek; in second place were Kathy Rejcek and Kim Macalik in talent, and Kathy Rejcek in Science/Education; in third place were Amy Macalik and Kim Macalik. Honorable Mention awards went to Sharon Rejcek, Gail Macalik, Melissa Macalik and Amy Macalik. Our scrapbook also received Honorable Mention.

We worked hard all year and proved it by winning these prizes.

In junior group awards went to: 1stKim Macalik, 2nd-Kathy Rejcek, 3rdGail Macalik, 4th-Sharon Rejcek, 5thSheila Trojacek. Those receiving awards in the teen group were: 1stMelissa Macalik, 2nd-Amy Macalik, 3rd-Lisa Rejcek, 4th-Karen Honza, 5th-Suzann Macalik.

After YAD we stopped at Dairy

Queen. This year's YAD was a great success and I hope you all enjoyed it.

Fraternally, Kim Macalik (10) Reporter No. 2 (6-30-82) -SPJST-

NO. 39, BRYAN YC NEWS

LODGE

We elected officers at our June meeting. Those elected were: President - Brian Faust, Vice President - Meredith Childs, Secretary - Jennifer Kubin, Treasurer - Denise Holubec, and Diane Luza will serve as Reporter.

After the meeting we made pencil holders for our dads. Brian Faust won the door prize.

Our next meeting will be held July 7, 1982. We will have a program at the nursing home.

Diane Luza (8) Reporter (6-30-82) - SPJST-

PLANNED BY LODGE 35 YC

ACTIVITIES

Dear Readers, The monthly meeting of Lodge No. 35 Elk Youth Club has held June 13 at 2:30 p.m.

We discussed YAD — our king and queen candidates and our crafts to be entered. We also made plans to charter a bus to YAD. A swimming party was also talked about. The date was set for Tuesday, June 15 from 12 noon until??

The drawing for the door prize was next. It was won by Lana Steinke who will bring the birthday cake to the next lodge meeting for July 11th.

The meeting was then adjourned.

See you at the lodge meeting.

Dawn Pavelka Reporter (6-30-82) - SPJSTROBSTOWN LODGE NO. 117 YOUTH WINS MANY AWARDS Dear Readers, June 19 the Youth Club held their regular meeting at the Scout Hut. June 27 District VII held their YAD in Corpus Christi, Texas and I won the following ribbons: First place in Talent, third place in Science/ Education, Hobby Kits, Handicraft, and fourth place in Foods.

I was in third place for Junior in our Youth Club and received a check for $15.

I will be representing District VII as duchess; also representing District VII as Queen will be Laurie Clyburn, King Joe Landin, and Duke Daryl Foster.

Fraternally, Jennifer Marek (6) (6-30-82) - SPJSTBOMARTON LODGE NO. 77

YC NEWS Dear Members, District IV held its YAD Sunday, June 13, 1982 in Seymour. Miss Kathy Carnahan was crowned queen and Debbie IIrncirik was her duchess.

Mrs. Mary Haisler announced that the next lodge meeting will be held Sunday, July 11th.

Fraternally, Tim Orsak of Lodge No. 77 (6-29-82) -SPJST-

ROBSTOWN LODGE NO. 117

HAS NEW OFFICERS Dear Readers, June 15 we went to Astroworld.

After spending the night we came home June 16 about 5 p.m.

June 19 we held our regular meeting at the Scout Hut. Vice President Debbie Foerster called the meeting to order at 2 p.m.

The new youth club officers for 1982-83 are: President-Todd Ellzey, Vice President-Debra Foerster, Secretary-John Foerster, TreasurerEdwin McDonald, Reporter-Donald Marek.

Fraternally, Donald Marek (10) Reporter (6-30-82) -SPJST-

FT. WORTH LODGE NO. 92

YC HAS GOOD TURNOUT Dear Readers, Our Lodge No. 92 held a Polka Dance two weeks ago and the Youth Club ran the kitchen and we also had a big cakewalk. Everyone was so generous and made our dance a big success. We all raised money from the dance and had enough money for all of us to go to Six Flags. Thanks to Cheryl and Gordon Hubenak.

The next meeting will be July 15, 1982 at 1 p.m. in Lake Worth at the National Hall in Lodge No. 92. Everyone is invited.

Fraternally, Tarina Troxell (6-29-82) -SPJSTLODGE NO. 117 ROBSTOWN YOUTH ATTENDS DISTRICT VII YAD June 27th District VII held their YAD in Corpus Christi.

I won the following ribbons: Second place in Constructed Items, third in Science/Education, fourth in Hobby Kits and Handicraft.

I also received a $25 check for being the first place Junior in our local Youth Club, and a $20 check for being the first place Junior in District VII. Our next monthly meeting will be held July 18th.

Fraternally, Donald Marek (10) (6-30-82) -SPJST-

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee on behalf of the entire membership of SPJST Lodge Caldwell No. 186, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother ANTON HENRY LUKSA, 75, of Route 1, Caldwell, who died Saturday morning, May 29, 1982, in Goodnight Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 31, in PhillipsLuckey Chapel with the Rev. Emilian Foltyn, pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church officiating.

Interment was in the San Antonio Prairie Cemetery.

A Christian Wake service was held at 7 p.m. Sunday in PhillipsLuckey Chapel led by Rev. Foltyn.

Brother Luksa was born 1 December 1906 in Burleson County,

Wednesday, July 7, 1982 - VESTNfK/9 Texas, the son of John J. and Frances (Valigura) Luksa.

A lifetime resident of Burleson County, he had lived on the same farm. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and SPJST Lodge No. 186 of Caldwell.

Brother Luksa was a veteran of World War II serving with the U.S. Army, Company L, 19th Infantry.

He served overseas in the AsiaticPacific Campaign and was honorably discharged January 21, 1944.

Survivors include one brother, Adolph Luksa of Caldwell and one sister, Mrs. Raymond A. (Vlasta) Jurica of Caldwell.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, John F. Luksa.

Pallbearers were Raymond J. Jurica, Mike Perry, Richard Boone, Clint J. Luksa, Alfonse Beran and Ernest Beran.

May he rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Adolph Luksa Mary Fritcher Wildon Chaloupka -SPJSTEXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge Sam Houston No. 73 in Seymour, Texas, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincerest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother JOE L. WASEK, age 85 years old, who died May 6, 1982.

Services were held at 2 p.m.

Friday at the First Presbyterian Church with Dr. Ed Hart, pastor, officiating. Burial was in the SPJST Cemetery, under the direction of Seymour Memorial Funeral Home.

Brother Wasek was born 24 July 1896 in Moravia, Texas and was a veteran of World War I. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and a retired farmer.

Survivors include his wife, Rosie Wasek; two sisters, Julie Holder of Seymour and Albina Novak of Palo Pinto, Texas; and a number of nieces and nephews.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Bertha Hrncirik R. A. Hrncirik, Sr.

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EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge Pokrok Gainesville No. 101 in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother CHARLIE J. SYKORA, who died May 26, 1982 of a heart attack at his farm at Marietta, Oklahoma at the age of 73.

Services were held Friday at 4 p.m. in the First Christian Church at Marietta, Oklahoma, with Rev. Wilber Mix officiating. Burial was in the Greenville Cemetery.

Born February 7, 1909 in Gainesville, Texas, he was the son of the late Charlie and Mealie Nett Sykora, and lived most of his life in Love County. He and Mabel Goff were married March 31, 1938 in Clinton.

Brother Sykora was a retired farmer and one of Love County's most civic minded citizens. he had been a member of the Soil Conservation Board since 1949 and served as

a member of the Greenville School Board of Education for many years.

He had also served on the Love County Fair Board for several years.

A member of the American Legion, Brother Sykora had served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He participated in the battle of the Rhineland Ardennes and saw action in Central Europe. He was decorated with the Victory Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, EAME Theater Ribbon, and 3 Bronze Service Stars.

Brother Sykora was a member of the First Christian Church and the SPJST Lodge No. 101 where he was a sales representative and also had been a delegate to several of the conventions.

Survivors include his wife, Mabel G. Sykora of the of the home; two sons, Charles (Butch) Sykora of . San Antonio, Texas and Ernie Sykora of Muskogee, Oklahoma; two daughters, Betty Sue Tow and Jerry Lynn Hill, both of Marietta; two brothers, Ernest L. (Red) Sykora of Marietta and Jerome F. Sykora of Stillwater, Oklahoma; one sister, Rosella F. Yeager of Vernon, Texas; 12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Brother Sykora's grandsons served as casket bearers and honorary bearers were Soil Conservation Board members, Kenneth Riley and Mike Barrick.

May he rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: John Samek, Jr. Rudy G. Paclik Marie Paclik

-SPJST EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

Thursday at Harper-Talasek funeral Chapel with the Reverend Mark Labaj officiating. Burial was held in the Seaton Cemetery.

Servivors are two sons, Wayne Novasad of Beaumont, Texas, and Mack Novasad of Austin, Texas; mother, Frances Novasad of Temple; a brother, Victor Novasad of Corpus Chirsti, Texas, and a sister, Elsie Sodek of Temple.

He was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 87, Temple.

May he rest in eternal peace.

Fraternally, Mrs. Dorothy Chervenka Mrs. Georgia Navratil Sidney Kacir SPJSTEXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 88, Houston, on behalf of the entire membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of LEROY G. DRAWE, 64, who died June 2, 1982, in a Houston hospital. Brother Drawe, who was a member of Lodge No. 88, was a self-employed auto parts salesman.

Survivors include his wife, Gladys; mother, Mrs. Albina Drawe; daughters, Dianne Kingsley and Shirley Norvick; three grandchildren, all of Houston. Brother Drawe was the son of the late Elo Drawe, one of the first devoted members of our lodge. His mother, Sister Albina Drawe, has been a faithful member of the Birthday Club since it was organized.

Fu-neral services were at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 4, 1982, at the Heights Chapel with Rev. Craig Dohse officiating. Interment was at Woodlawn Garden of Memories Cemetery.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace and may his memory remain with us forever.

Viola Cox Gladys Havemann Dorothy Hensley - SPJST-

We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 88, Houston, on behalf of the entire membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of J. C. CARROLL, 68, who died Monday, May 17, 1982.

Brother Carroll was a member of Lodge No. 88.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. J. C. Carroll; daughter, Mrs. Dianne EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Knapp; sister, Mrs. Pearl Borel; granddaughters, Tracy Lynn SPJST Lodge No. 177, Academy, in Howley and Dena Renee Howley; behalf of the entire membership, stepgrandsons, William Russell wish to express our deepest Knapp and Robert Martin Knapp, all sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother of Houston.

JOE L. CANTU, Funeral services were at 12 noon Wednesday, May 19, 1982, in the age 64, of San Antonio and formerly Brookside Funeral Home Chapel, of Little River-Academy, who died with Rev. B. Leroy Patterson Friday, June 11, 1982, in a San officiating, assisted by Rev. Mike Antonio hospital after a long illness.

He was a member of SPJST Ebert. Interment was at Brookside Memorial Park.

Lodge No. 177, Academy, and, while May our departed brother rest in living in Little River-Academy, he eternal peace. held a chairman position.

Resolution Committee: Survivors include his widow, Viola Cox Shirley Cantu of San Antonio; a son, Gladys Havemann Richard Cantu of Oregon; two Dorothy Hensley daughters, Kay Hickman of Rogers -SPJSTand Ronnie Sue Midland of Hurst.

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY Funeral services were held at We, the undersigned Resolution 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, June 16 in Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 87, Windcrest Ward Mormon Church in in behalf of the officers and entire San Antonio with the Rev. Kim membership, wish to express our Beckstead officiating. Burial was in Fort Sam Houston National deepest sympathy to the family of Cemetery in San Antonio, with full MILTON E. NOVASAD, age 53, of 1115 1/2 South 7th Street, military honors. Sunset Funeral Home of San Antonio was in charge.

Temple, Texas.

May our departed lodge brother Brother Novasad passed away Tuesday, June 1st, in a Temple rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: hospital after a lengthy illness.

Libbie Bartek Mr. Novasad was a lifelong Pat Tomastik Temple resident; he owned and Frances Love operated Frank's Upholstery Shop.

-SPJST Services were held at 10 a.m.

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 155 Austin, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy in behalf of our membership to the family of our departed sister MARTHA PAULINE HOPPE, who passed away May 3rd, 1982 at the Seton Medical Center in Austin.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 5th at Sacred Heart Church in Austin with Rev. Charles Davis officiating. Graveside services were held at LaGrange City Cemetery. Cook-Walden Funeral Home in Austin was in charge of arrangements.

Sister Hoppe was born in LaGrange, Texas and lived in Austin since 1946 and was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 155 in Austin 23 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband and son.

Survivors are grandson, Robert B. Hoppe of San Francisco; granddaughters, Patricia Hoppe of Denver, Martha K. Doby of Houston; 2 greatgrandchildren, and many nieces and •nephews.

Sister Hoppe was esteemed and loved by all her many friends. May her soul rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Lillie K. Hejl Laverne Hejl Raymond Prasatik -SPJSTEXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee, in behalf of the entire membership of Lodge Nove Kvety No. 35 in Elk, express our heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed brother FRED MACH, age 63, of 2120 Speight, Waco, Texas, who died at his residence Friday, June 4, 1982.

Funeral services were held at 11:30 a.m. Monday in WilkersonHatch Chapel with Rev. Otis Watson officiating; burial was in SPJST Pavelka Cemetery.

Survivors are one son, Michael L. Mach of Waco; four sisters, Mrs. Lilburn (Mary) Henry and Mrs. Alton (Adele) Hanus, both of Waco; Mrs. Frank (Emma) Craton of Wofford Heights, California and Mrs. Calvin (Olga) Adamek of Mart; two brothers, Adolf Joe Mach of Bellmead and Edd Mach of Hawthorne, California; also several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Charlie Pavelka, John Mach, Elmer Brem, Billy Lee Azbell, Jr., Laddie Segrest and Billy Chuck Crockers.

Honorary pallbearers were Billy Azbell, Domingo Capetillo, Leslie Dungan, Otis J. Ceska, Lilburn Henry and Alton Hanus.

Brother Fred was born April 10, 1919 in Elk. He attended Elk schools and was a veteran of World War II. He spent 4 years in the service with the field artillery in North Africa, Austria, Germany, Hungary, France, Sicily and Rome, Italy.

He was married to Margurete Navara in 1946. He was a dedicated family man, taking care of his wife, who was sick for many years before passing away in January.

Brother Mach was a self-employed building contractor in Waco.

He joined Lodge No. 35 in April 1947. He was a very dedicated worker for the lodge and in keeping up the building. We will surely miss him.

10/VESTNIK — Wednesday, July 7, 1982 May our departed brother rest in eternal peace and may his memory live among us forever.

Resolution Committee; Rudolf Zahnan Rosemarie Banik Elizabeth Kubitza SPJSTEXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge F. B. Zdrubek.

No. 112, Guy, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our most sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother WILLIE BARAK, who passed away Thursday, May 6, 1982, at the age of 76 years.

Brother Barak died in the Gulf Coast Medical Center in Wharton, after a short illness. He was retired from the Dow Chemical Company in Freeport, Texas.

A funeral mass was held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 9, at St. John's Catholic Church in West Columbia, with Father Joe Gietl officiating.

Burial was in Cedar Lawn Haven of Rest Cemetery, West Columbia, under the direction of Baker Funeral Horne.

Survivors are: His wife, Edna; one daughter, Peggy Barak of West Columbia; one son, Larry Barak of Katy; three sisters: Julia Taylor of West Columbia; Karolina Zeman of Guy; Ida Gasch of Needville; one grandaughter, and numerous nieces and nephews.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee Olga Mikeska Filomena Walcik Vlasta Surovec -SPJSTEXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee, in behalf of the entire membership of Lodge Nove Kvety No. 35 in Elk, express our heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed brother ALBERT FRANCIS NIVERS, age 73, of Rt. 7, Waco, who died Monday evening, June 7, 1982 as a result of an automobile accident.

Rosary was recited at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bellmead.

Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, the Rev. George Tzanakas as celebrant. Burial was at Rosemound Cemetery, with Knights of Columbus, Bellmead Council No. 7202, in charge of graveside services.

Survivors include one daughter, Johanna Marie Lockhart of Houston; one son, Francis Nivers of Houston; five sisters, Frances Sobieski, Albina Burns, Mary Davis, Viola Smart and Gladys Bergstrom; two brothers, Joe Nivers of Rosenberg and Victor Nivers of Houston; and 3 grandchildren.

Brother Albert was a retired General Tire Company employee.

He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and was a manager of Geneva Hall. He had been a past faithful navigator for Knights of Columbus in Waco. He was also a very dedicated school board member for Hallsburg School for many years.

Pallbearers were Ed Holub, George Holub, Tim Urbanek, Lawrence Hessel, Don Waske and Joe Neslony.

Max,our departed brother rest in eternal- peace and may his memory remain with us forever.

Resolution Committee: Rudolf Zalman Rosemarie Banik Elizabeth Kubitza SPJSTEXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge Hveza Jihu No. 30, Taiton on behalf of the entire membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed brother

JOE F. NAISER, who passed away 10 June 1982 at the El Campo Memorial Hospital after a short illness.

Brother Naiser was born 9 February 1909 in Taiton where he lived all his life. He was a retired farmer/rancher and a real estate man for the last few years. He was a member of Lodge Nce 30 for 35 years, and was a sales representative.

Funeral services were-conducted

June 12 at 11 a.m. at the St. John's Catholic Church, with Msgr. J. A. Petru officiating. Interment was in the Taiton Catholic Cemetery.

Survivors include his widow, Viola Naiser; three sons, Fred Naiser of Rome, Georgia, Joe E. Naiser of Port Lavaca, Don Naiser of Columbus, Texas; 13 grandchildren; and 2 greatgrandchildren.

May he rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Mrs. J. W. Krutiiek Mrs. Lad Srubar Cyril Mrnustik -SPJSTEXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge Floresville No. 107, on behalf of the entire membership, wish to express our sincere condolences to the bereaved family of our departed sister CHRISTINE HRNA, who died at 7:20 a.m. Saturday, June 19, 1982 in S.W. Methodist Hospital, San Antonio after an 8-year illness at the age of 56 years, 9 months and 2 days.

Rosary was recited for Mrs. Julius F. (Christine) Hrna at 8 p.m.

Monday, June 21 in the Vinyard Funeral Home Chapel with Father Christopher Coleman in charge.

Funeral services were held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 22 in the Vinyard Funeral Home Chapel followed by a Christian Burial mass

at 10 a.m. in the Sacred Heart Catholic church, with Father Christopher Coleman officiating. Interment was in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Larry Hrna, Edward Hrna, Thomas Felux, Harry Felux, Jimmy Felux and Larry Sralla.

Survivors include her husband, Julius F. Hrna of Floresville; one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Shirley) Bienek of Floresville; two sons, David Glenn and Donald Vaughn Hrna, both of Floresville; two grandchildren, Brian and Brandon Bienek, both of Floresville; mother, Mrs. Helen Felux of Floresville; three brothers, Roman and Jessie Felux, both of San Antonio and Fabian Felux of Elmendorf.

Sister Hrna was born 17 September 1925 in Karnes County, Texas (near Cestokowa), the daughter of Vincent and Helen Gawlik Felux. She lived most of her life here in Floresville and was married to Julius F. Hrna 19 November 1946 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Floresville.

Sister Hrna was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, SPJST and VFW Auxiliary.

May she rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Georgia Zidek Martha Hrna Gussie Sralla - SPJST-

Supreme Lodge SPJST Temple, Texas Death Claims Paid in May 1982 June 1, 1982 DEATH NAME CLAIM 14481 Arnold Safarik, Sr. 14482 Richard J. Linhart 14483 Hugo Schefcak, Jr. 14484 Sophie Drozd 14485 Marvin R. Matcek 14486 Rosie Orsag 14487 John H. Tincher 14488 Theresa Scasta 14489 Louis J. Maresh 14490 Willie M. Stepan 14491 Fred Gerald Deats, Jr. 14492 Mary A. Laznovsky 14493 14494 14495 14496 14497 14498 14499 14500 14501 14502 14503

Amelie Macha Ruth Jane Cook Frances Chvojka Arnold Franek Gordon McKee, Jr. Wm. Glenn Fleming Johnnie Mrosko William E. Schack Aileen Isaacson Myrtle Clara Marek Ola F. Krueger

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LOCATION DATE OF DATE OF ADM. DEATH Taylor 3-7-79 4-22-82 Hobson 2-16-19 3-25-82 Dallas 6-1-38 9-20-81 Hillje 10-11-25 4-14-82 Caldwell 12-12-50 4-16-82 Buckholts 11-19-53 4-12-82 Dallas 9-19-75 4-11-82 Wheelock 7-2-16 4-23-82 Houston 11-3-48 4-14-82 Bleiblerville 8-9-41 4-14-82 Westhoff 12-22-49 4-9-82 Ennis 12-14-33 4-17-82

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Emma E. Eudy

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Dorothy F. Suchomel Josephine Mynar Louis J. Kocurek

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Wm. Barak John M. McElwrath A. L. Boudny Chas. E. Vajdak Bill R. Rausin Ben Chanek Aaron M. Fine Josef Wasek

112 89 29 88 88 143 88 73

Guy Rosebud Taylor Houston Houston Inez Houston Seymour

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

Fraternally, Leonard D. Mikeska Secretary-Treasurer

Wednesday, July 7, 1982 — VESTMK/11

FEATURES

Sheryl J. Marek and Frederick M. Gerberman

Engagement Announcement Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Marek of Pierce announce the engagement of their daughter, Sheryl Jean, to Frederick Michael Gerberman, son of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Gerberman, Sr., of El Campo.

The couple plans a 2 p.m. wedding, July 31st at St. Philip's Catholic Church.

Miss Marek graduated from El Campo High School in 1980 and from Wharton County Junior College in 1982. She is employed as a secretary

by Farmland Industries, Inc.

Mr. Gerberman graduated from El Campo High School in 1975 and is, presently a jeweler at GerbermanBures Jewelers.

Sightseeing In London And Out Of London

tourists hurried for a hot cup of coffee before we went to see the Bronzeage Stonehenge with its towering 50-ton pillars.

Stonehenge stands on the southern part of Salisbury Plain, about 8 miles north of Salisbury. It is the focal point of the densest concentration of Neodithic and Bronze-age monuments anywhere in Britain, and can be regarded as a kind of prehistoric cathedral which endured for 2,000 years. It will never be known what religious beliefs Stonehenge represents, or what forms of worship or ceremonies took place within it.

In recent years many suggestions have been made about the possible use of Stonehenge as an Astronomical observatory, to record the movements of the rising and setting sun and moon along the horizons, and to predict eclipses. All that can be certain of is that from Period II onwards the axis of symmetry does seem to point roughly to the mid-

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By Betty Jurica March 17, 1982 We left early in the morning from Internation Royal Hotel where we boarded a coach and were on our way to Stonehenge, Salisbury, and the City of Bath. Our guide informed us that a short stop would be made at "Country Chicken Inn." Here we could get coffee, hot chocolate, apple strudel, cookies, etc. It was a very cold morning, so this was a treat to buy good pastry and hot chocolate.

From here we proceeded through a beautiful countryside; sheep and their little ones were grazing on the hillsides which were all planted in oats, barley or wheat.

When we arrived at Stonehenge, it was very cold and breezy; most of the

Both of these individuals are SPJST members of Lodge No. 50.

The bride-elect's parents are also members of Lodge No. 50; and her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Luksa, are members of Lodge No. 24. Her mother is also the District VI youth counselor.

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summer sunrise, and that the Station Stones could indicate extreme positions of the moon on the horizon.

The stones are positioned in a large circle. There are Carvings of Early Bronze-age axe-heads on the outer face of stone 4 of the sarsen Circle. (The stones are numbered clockwise from the entrance. In Britain there are 60 stone circles.

We made a short stop and we were allowed to take pictures here and saw a circle of stones in a pasture.)

They are not as large as Stonehenge but interesting to see the different formations of them. Some of these sarsen Circles, however, show that 4,000 years ago our prehistoric ancestors were capable of heats and designs.

The next stop was Salisbury where we toured the Salisbury Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is more famous for its beauty and artistic merit than for its historical associations. It cannot compare with some other English Cathedrals, such as Winchester or St. Paul's, in historical significance, nor is it rich in tombs of kings or national heroes. Its superb spire is renowned throughout the world. The spire is over 400 feet high and is the highest in England and second highest in Europe. In the cathedral there are four Bending columns upon which rest the tower and the spire. The columns were not originally designed to support a weight in excess of an estimated 6,400 tons. As a consequence, they are slightly bent. The oldest clock in England, made in C 1386, is in , the central tower of the cathedral; it was originally installed in the detached tower which was demolished in 1790.

No long after our return trip from England, an article in the CallerTimes came to my attention. Fires, apparently started by arsonists, broke out in the 750-year-old Salisbury Cathedral housing the Magna Carta but the historic document was unharmed. Thieves apparently started two fires "as an act of spite" when they found only a few pence in the offertory boxes. (The donations from the boxes were collected a short time before). The Magna Carta (the freedoms charter signed by King John of England in 1215; the document secured feudal rights and established areas over which the king had no jurisdiction) was there. The fire was started under the high altar, destroying the altar cloth and badly charring the altar's wooden framework. The cathedral stands in the midst of a quiet, secluded and most lovely setting with beatifully-kept grounds and huge Cedars of Lebanon all around.

We had lunch at a lovely restaurant that day and, from here, we toured a church which was being repaired and were told that we had some time to shop. At this time the sun was shining and we found us an ice-cream parlor where we enjoyed a milk shake and coke. From here we went browsing through the small shops; didn't buy much, but it was fun just to look.

Our next stop was the City of Bath which was built by the Romans 2,000 years ago and revived by-fashionable Georgian society who came with Royality. to "take the waters" in the 17th and 18th centuries. Our tour included a visit to the famous. Roman Baths.

Bath is the site of the Roman City of "Aquae Sulis," which began its life

within a decade or two of the Roman Conquest in 43 A.D. The site had many attractions for the early settlers; it was a convenient crossing place over the Avon; it was provided with a great natural hot spring.

In 1727, workmen digging a sewer along Stall Strut, discovered the gilded head of the Cult Statue of Minerva. The Bath Excavation Committee is carrying out limited excavations in the cellars of buildings in the Center of the City to understand the structure and history of Bath's great Roman monuments.

Buried deep beneath the Centre of Modern Bath lie the great buildings of the Roman City Centre still remarkable well-preserved — the temple of Sul Minerva, the thermal bathing establishment and very probably a theatre. The baths are substantially exposed for all to see.

A new program of Archaeological research began in 1964 with a series of trial excavations through the cellar floors of the Pump Room. Two metres below present street level they found the massive stone slabs of Roman precinct floor perfectly preserved beneath a mass of black mud and rubble, and mixed with the rubble were sculptured and inscribed stone blocks which had fallen from the surrounding buildings. What had happened at the end of the Roman period soon became clear. The temple, its precinct and the baths lay in a shallow hollow around the sacred spring. In early 5th century A.D. the drainage system finally broke down, the spring water ponded up in the hollow flooding the old buildings and gradually a marsh began to form. The next 600 years the level of the marsh rose as surrounding buildings decayed and toppled into the mire. In the 10th century the marsh was drained and a new phase of building began, the area above the old Roman temple is now becoming a graveyard for the Saxon Abbey. The hot springs are still there and several of us dipped their hands in the water.

After viewing the Roman Baths we were given 1'/2 hours for shopping. Everyone took off in different directions; in other words, "to each his own." Frances and I went through the "Corridor" a shopping center. First thing we bought was bananas and oranges in a very small fruit market, from here we went to the "market." It is very different from ours. We especially noticed the meat market where all the meats are in the open (non-wrapped). It seems to me that this isn't very sanitary because people stroll and shop and everyone walks around the open displays. Another thing we found interesting was in the meat markets, in their showcase windows, were piglets (dressed) and chickens, hanging whole on display. This didn't appeal to us. The fruit and vegetables were abundant and at a reasonable price. At this time we decided we would stop in a bakery shop.

Everything was scrumptious, so we bought little of this and that, and we thoroughly enjoyed our treat.

Tuesday, March 16 we left London at 8:15 a.m. Our itinerary for that day was Dover Castle, "White Cliffs of Dover" and Canterbury. The weather was wet, cold and windy.

We arrived at Dover Castle at 10:45.

It was a tiresome walk to the castle; we had to walk uphill and the cold wind and rain from the Straits of Dover were very uncomfortable.

The Dover Castle is a fortress. At

12/VESTMK — Wednesday, July 7,1982 Dover there is something for everybody. The lofty site on Castle Hill, was made strong by nature as well as by man, commands the adjacent harbour which opens on the shortest crossing to the continent.

The original earth-works, which still define the shape and extent of the medieval castle upon them, first formed an Iron Age fortress. Here the Romans placed their pharos or lighthouse, which survives adjacent to the church of St. Mary in Castro.

Our next stop was at Canterbury.

Here we went to the Canterbury Cathedral. The Cathedral Church of Christ Canterbury, is the Mother Church of Anglican Christendom, the cradle of English Christianity. It was from Canterbury in Saxon days that England was converted to Christ. The Sanctuary of the Cathedral is unique among English churches in the position of the Marble Chair at the head of a flight of steps some 25 feet above the level of the ground. The beautiful Gothic aspe of the Trinity Chapel, and the splendid vaulting above, places the High Altar in a setting of great dignity and beauty suitable for great religious ceremonies.

Now it was lunchtime. We went to the "White Swan" where we had a choice of fish, pork or omelet. The food was good and a nice restaurant.

After lunch we had free time and went shopping. The city was crowded, especially with youngsters from France who were on a spring break.

We didn't buy much but we did get to look and browse in the small shops. It was a fun-day, because, at this time the sun was shining and it wasn't that cold.

That evening after arriving at our hotel, we picked up our reservation tickets for a musical "They're Playing Our Song." First we had supper bear the theatre. This time we didn't have to get a taxi, because we were only 3 blocks from Shaftesbury Theatre. Neil Simon wrote the book from which this musical was performed. Tom Conti and Shelia Brand, both very talented actors, played their parts exceptionally well. Shelia Brand was born in Nova Scotia, Canada. She came to England in 1971 and studied at the London Opera Centre. Tom Conti played at the Savoy Theatre, London and the Trafalgar Theatre, New York and was given a Tony Award for his performance. This ended our day of excitement.

We arrived back in London about 6:45 p.m. We had to hurry to have a quick supper in the hotel where we had another tour planned for that night. This time it was a tour "London

by Night." This tour covered many of the most interesting parts of the Capitol. We drove through the city and a short stop was made at a Thameside pub on the docks. Here we had a choice of drink. To tell you the truth, I wouldn't go here at no time by myself. It was a dark and dreary looking pub but everyone inside was havinga jolly time. We were told that, in the old days, smugglers would come through this pub with the stolen goods and then would peddle them throughout. London. The tour took us along the Thames embankment to view the many famous buildings and ships on the river. We toured the West End where we saw the Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square. Our tourguide stopped for a while on the

Waterli;o Bridge and let us take in all the buildings in its night's glory.

As we rode around in the coach throughout London, the tourguide pointed out points of interest, such as: No. 10 Downing Street, Czech Embassy, , Soviet Embassy, also the Iranian Embassy which is totally burned out, where Churchill made his famous speech to his fellow countrymen. His speech was as follows: "We will win the war, regardless that Germany is attacking us, we must all work together and victory will be ours." We also saw the place where Liz Taylor resides while in London, plus other points of interest; too many to mention.

We arrived at our hotel about 10 p.m. We went to sleep early, in order to get ready for our next day's tour to "Shakespeare Country."

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enjoyable afternoon for everyone present. We only, wish that the members of our family who were not present could have been- with us, they, too, would have enjoyed the occasion!

Otto Hanus Reporter -SPJST-

THOMPSON SCHOOL— (Continued from Page 1) Buckholts, Texas 76518. Names are being remembered but it will be impossible to remember everyone.

We will need all the help we can get.

More details will be furnished as they develop at a later date.

Willie E. Kohutek Annie Shenkir Ex-Student Thompson School

Let us now live ideal, fruitful, successful, religious, and happy lives, Remember, that life is the greatest school which we shall now attend.

Let us be a light to those who around us have darkness, misery, and sorrow in their lives; Always be the last one to offer criticism, and first one to help and comprehend.

-SPJSTReport on

the Hanus, Krupa, Sumbera Reunion Members of this reunion began the assembly early June 13th at the Olmos Club House 7 miles west of Skidmore and, by 11:00 a.m., the place was full of happy faces from practically every part of our great State of Texas; forty families were represented from Crystal City, Irving, Mesquite, West, Waco, Houston, El Campo, Wharton, Victoria, Corpus Christi, Sinton, Bellmead, Kingsville, George West, San Antonio, and possibly other places.

The families from the longest distance were those of Harold Trojan, Irving and Billy Stuckly, of Mesquite. The oldest person present was yours truly, 81 years old and the youngest member was Stephanie Hanus, daughter of Mark and Linda Hanus, 5 months.

At 12:00 o'clock a dinner was spread that would have fed three times that many people and was composed of some great foods; foods that pleased every taste and fed the hungriest.

After everyone had had their fill we had a short business meeting to decide when and where we will have our next reunion and, after some friendly discussion, we decided to have the reunion at the same place the first weekend in June next year.

Election of officers resulted in electing the following members to head the reunion next year: President-Michael Hanus of Kingsville (son of Paul Hanus), Vice President-Roy Gene Hanus (son of Allen Hanus), Secretary-Evelyn Joyce Lamprecht (daughter of Charlie Hanus). These three young people will handle the business affairs of the reunion for the next reunion.

After the business meeting we all had a great time visiting with one another, playing games which was

To

The Seniors Of '26

Our days in R. H. S. have passed away like a shadow or a dream; They were and shall be the sweetest days of our whole lives.

However, there were also days of our disappointment, then again of gleam; Although they have only helped to prepare us for our own future lives.

Be your own self, and do not always try to be someone else, and be misled; Learn to say "yes" or o" at the proper time and place.

Do not imitate others too much for you may be misled: But, be always what you are, on the street, at home, church, or any other place.

Be what you are even if those around you have double faces, and are false; Remember, your face and eyes will reflect like a mirror what is in your heart.

Do not try to fool the world, for it knows who you are, and many of your faults; Your life itself will proclaim louder who you are than your mouth or heart.

And if you should meet with troubles, sorrows, and afflictions on your life's pathway; Have hope, courage, and be patient; for, patience is better than wisdom.

And should you observe dismal clouds, storms, and pits on your way; Be reconciled that the brightest day follows the darkest night of gloom.

So, let us now take our motto, "Excelsior," and act accordingly with devotion; Remember that each one of us has only one life, one opportunity, and one aim; That is, to be a seeker of truth and light with the torchlight of education.

Let this be our motto, to leave the world better than it was before we came.

And when our heads shall be white, and faces marked with wrinkles, Then when we, shall have done our best to make this world a better temporal home; We shall fearlessly be ready to leave this world and sleep in peace;

In fact, we will be prepared to leave for the eternal "Home, Sweet Home."

—Edward Sebesta.

Lodge No. 87 - 1926

-SPJST-

American

Intercultural Student Exchange 7728 Lookout Drive LaJolla, California 92037 Host Families Sought For European High School Students Host Families are being sought for 25 high school students from Sweden, Norway and Finland for the school year 1982-83, in a program sponsored by the American Intercultural Student Exchange (AISE).

The students, age 15 through 17, will arrive in the United States in August 1982, attend the local high school, and return to their home country in late June 1983. The students, all fluent in English, have been screened by their school representatives in their home countries and have spending money and medical insurance.

Host Families with small children are welcome to participate in this program. Host Families may deduct $50 per month for Income Tax purposes.

Families interested in this program should contact the person named below immediately. Letters should contain the prospective Host Family's telephone number.

American Intercultural Student Exchange (AISE) is officially designated by the United States International Communication Agency in Washington, D.C. as an exchange/visitor program with a special program number P-3-4913-T. AISE is a non-profit, tax-exempt educational organization dedicated to fostering international understanding. AISE has area representatives in forty-eight states and regional offices in Iowa, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Texas, Tennessee and New York.

For further information contact: Shirley Monnier 56 Barry Street Brockport, New York 14420 Tele. 716/637-3464.

--SPJST-

BIRTH OF THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE THE

The National School Week Public School children first recited the pledge as they saluted the flag during the national School celebration in 1892. President Benjamin Harrison at that time called for patriotic exercises in schools to mark the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America.

Born in 1855 and died in 1931, Francis Bellamy of Boston was an associate editor of the Youth's Companion who composed the pledge.

It was during the National Flag Conference of the American Legion who expanded the original wording in 1923-24. Then in 1942 Congress made the pledge a part of its code for the use of the flag. In 1954 the words "under God" were added to- the pledge.

PODPORA LIDSKOST BRATRSTVI east eeska, I-Jtedni organ Slovanske Podporujici Jednoty Statu Texas, zalotene roku 1897 7. t"ervenee 1982

ROCIsliK 70 CISLO 26

Oddil Dopisovatelii itád San Antonio C'isio 133.

Sestry a bra-Uri. V nedeli, 20. eervna, byl svatek Uvedomili jsme si to trochu pozde, nakonec to ale dopadlo dobte, navSteva byla velmi uspokojiva..

Nefikam, to by to mohlo byt lepk, tim vie jsme vdednejk tem, kteff do schfize pfiki. Po zkuSenostech z loriskeho roku jednali jsme o torn, aby v budoucnosti schtlze, ktere ptipadnou na den svateenijakehokoliv druhu, byly konany bud' druhou, nebo etvrtou nedeli v mesici, ptipadne, aby se schtitze v torn kterem mesici nekonala. Navrh k tomu podala sestra Dorothy Valkova, podporovala sestra Frances Schimeekova.

Doporueil jsem, aby to bylo projednano v listopadu ye vyrodni schnzi, aby se vypracoval program pro cely rok 1983, cot bylo VSemi prijato.

Postradali jsme ye schazi naSeho pfedsedu, bratra Ernila E. Matulu, ktery odjel navStivit svoji tetce nemocnou maminku. Jak jsme se dovedeli, jeho maminka dostala srdeeni zachvat a skonala. Bratte ptedsedo, hluboce nas to vSechny zarmoutilo, jrnenem Clem naSeho tadu vyslovuji hlubokou uptimnou soustrast.

Ve schuzi nebyl take mistoptedseda tadu, bratr William J. Mares, ktery se svoji mantelkou byl na navSteve sve rodiny ye state Ohio. Schazi vedl vyborne bratr Dominik F. Netek.

Zprava tajemnika tadu, bratra Dominika F. Netka, jako i zprava fin. tajemnice, sestry Violy Mazadove, byly ptijaty bez ptipominek.

Zdravotni stay bratra Ed. Hollyho se podstatne nezmenil, pokraeuje stejne dobfe. Sestra Emilie Amburnova byla v nemocnici, podrobila se operaci tlueniku. Je doma, bratru Hollymu a sestfe Amburnove ptejeme rychle uzdraveni, aby mohli opet ptijft mezi rids!

Sestra Grace Rohanova nam pfedstavila svoje vnoueky, Christophera petileteho a eiperneho Andrew, ttfleteho (pfiSti mesic budou mu 4 roky).

Ponevadt ptedseda fadu a mistopfedseda ta,du nebyli pfitomni, podal jsem navrh, aby zalletitosti z ptedeke schtze (poji S . teni a tadost tadu eislo 172 o podporu) byly ponechany k projednami v prfstf scheizi na.Seho fadu. Navrh podporovala sestra Grace. Rohanova, a byl odhlasovan.

Za neptitomneho bratra Anthony Trilieku, (ktery je s vypravou v Ceskoslovensku), podal fin. zpravu zabavniho vyboru bratr Frank J. Valka. Sestra Mary Poppova k tomu dodala, to pro obeerstveni po schfizi je y-Se ptipraveno a podeko yala vSem kdo se postarali o obohaceni v kuchyni. August a Marie Blanafovi darovali opet kavu.

Sestra Marcella M. Kleprlikova oznamila, ze vyroei snatku Clem tadu na me ga aerven ptipada.: Adolph a Anetka Poppovi 48 roku, Jaroslav a Marcella M. Kleprlikovi 44 rokti,

James a Lucille Dlugoschovi 40 roku, Dominik F. a Marie Netkovi 39 rokti.

V mesici eervnu se narodili a byli ptitomni: Frank Mazae a Jaroslav Kleprlik.

Tajemnik tadu, bratr Dominik F. Netek, ptipornenul, to v nedeli, 1. srpna, v Comanche parku v San Antoniu, bude se konat Festival deskych spolka, take ye Viktorii.

Po projednani v§ech zaletitosti bratr Henry W. Harbort nam sdelil svoje dojmy z na yStevy Nernecka a hlavne Ceskoslovenska, cot bylo se zajmem vyslechnuto a byl odmenen potleskem. Cestu podnikl spoleene se svoji mantelkou Marthou.

Odmenu za ptitomnost ye schfizi obdrteli: 1. cenu bratr George Schultz, 2. cenu sestra Miroslava Zeinertova.

Po navrhu sestry Violy Fajkusove na odroeeni schilze, podporovanern bratrem Georgem Schultzem, bylo jednani ukoneeno. Pochutnavali jsme si na dobrotach v§eho druhu a dlouho jsme se bavili pti ptatelskem hovoru a spoleeenske hie.

Kdy bude ptiSti schuze naSeho tadu? Jako vtdycky, tteti nedeli v eervenci, t.j. 18. eervence, ye 2 hodiny odpoledne, v sale 1505 Gevers Street. Tekme se na Vas vSechny, ptived'te svoje deti a zname, bude to veselej g Pfeji vSem mnoho zdaru a NA SHLEDANOU! S bratrskym pozdravem, Jaroslav Kleprlik -SPJSTV§em

CeskS7m Spolkiim a Organizacim

American-Czech Culture Society si pteje oznamft, ze 42 Cesky Den tento rok bude na Statni Vystave v Dallas v nedeli 17. fijna. Tato spoleenost je podporovana spolky na,sledujicich bratrskych organizaci: SPJST, WFLA, KJT, KJZT, SVPS, RVOS, Sokol, Kroutek CeskYch Zen a Katolieky Cesky Klub z nasledujicich mast: Dallas, Fort Worth a Ennis.

Vybor ptipravuje piny a rozlieny program, ktery bude zastupovat, nejen nak kulturu, ale ukase, to je verny dedictvi nakch ptedkii, pritkopniku a zve VSechny Ceske spolky, nejen aby byli nak hoste, ale aby se take aeastnili v ptedstaveni naS"eho programu.

Ti, kteti se zajimaji na deasti, vystoupeni bud' ye zpevu nebo tanci a vypomoci zvysiti aroveri programu tohoto vyroeniho Ceskeho Dne, prosim piste na na. eho ptedseda programu: Bobby Podhrasky, 9110 Summer Glen, Dallas, TX 75243, pfed 15. srpnem. Program tohoto dne bude na 4 riaznych mistech vystavike.

Vas" zajem, tieast a ptitomnost bude velmi ocenena.

B. A. Zvolanek, dopisovatel.

-SPJSTTak Welicos — Aneika Houdkova.

Posledni dobou nam skoro katdy den prgelo. Obyeejne to ptiSlo v noci s boutkou, blyskanim a pak zas pies den se vyjasnilo. Nekde to udelalo hodne Skody a pted dvema dny blesk uhodil do etyfech domovil poblite

White Rock jezera. Ted' tit je zacatek leta tak by tit mohlo se vyeasit a byt pekne. Veera melo tat boutit podle pfedpovedi, ale nic se nestalo a bylo to dobte.

Minuly tyden jsem tetla neco v novinach eemu nerozumim a nemohu to pochopit, to by to skuteene bylo pravda. Tyka, se to jedne mantelske dvojice ktera byla zamestnand u Braniff letecke spoleenosti a oba vydel gyali pry etyki tisice mesiene, tedy 48 tisic dolarti roene a deti nemaji. Kdy vSak ztratili oba praci tak byli u konce a i kdyt dostavali Sest set dolaru mesiene jako podporu v nezamestnanosti, tak jim to nestaeilo a byli v tom velmi §patne. Co tedy udelali? Sli jednoduSe sekat travu a eistit domovy pro druhe lidi, a meli svdj obrazek v novinach. To se me zda, ze byli trochu marmotratni a neumeli zachazet s peneti. Cot kdyby byl nekdo z nich tetce nemocen a dlouho to vzalo net by ozdravel, tak co by delali? Inu, jsou vSelijaci lide na svete, 2e ano?

Bylo me scleleno, to pan Willie OndruS'ek byl nejaky eas v nemonici St. Paul ale tit je zase doma, a neni pry v dobrem zdravi. Pan Ondruek jest dobry a ptatelskY elovek a my bysme mu ze srdce ptali aby brzy ozdravel a byl zase jako drive.

Ondrukcovi jsou alenove tadu 84 SPJST. Pfed etytma mesici se chytla tovarna na rueni kabelky ve Ferris, Tx., a tehdy to udelalo yelkou 'Skodu ale minuly tyden bylo zas vSe opraveno a tovarna je zase v provozu.

Skoda tehdy obna§ela asi pul milonu at dva miliony dolaria. Minuly tyden v patek majitel potadal peknou party pro sve zamestnance, kterych je 200 a party stala tti tisice pet set dolart a pry se vkchni meli velice dobte.

Majitel Arnold Mandel pry zatidil tuto tovarnu pied 37 lety a vtdy delal dobry obchod nebot' maji tam opravdu vSe dobre. Byla jsem tam jednou a videla jsem prvottidni zboti.

Kdy nedavno policie hledala ty nezakonitf delnici, tak u nich naka 86 jich a pak zas museli hledat jine nebot' je to velka tovarna, snad nejvetk v teto zemi.

Ohen pted etytmi mesici byl asi zaloten tim, ze cigareta nekde zapala a pak bylo pozde.

Take menk a stark kostel katolicky byl poSkozen ohnem v sobotu a meal v kuchyni onoho kostela. Maji tam novy kostel sv. Augustina a ten start' poutivali na svatebni recepce a nedelni obedy. Kostel je pry 40 let start' a ty stark lide co drive do nej chodili, byli cell neSeastni, ze oheri znieil starobylY kostel jejich Delnici stavebniho oboru ptichazeji do Dallasu stale vie a vie nebot' zde se ptece stavi i kdyt je to v menkm metitku nesli jine roky. Jinde na severu je to mnohem horti a delnici za praci jdou at sem. Jeden elovek nedayno celou noc cestoval aby byl prvnf v fade a on dostal praci jako elektrikaf, a jak dlouho bude situace treat laclnSr nevime.

Nevim co budou (Mat ty stark Hole kteti nedostavaji moc velk434 pomoc socialniho zajikeni, kdyt telefonova spoleenost, elektricka, plynova a

vodni vkchni tadaji dosti velky pfidavek. Potraviny jsou nyni tak velice drahe a kdyt je potteba leky tak jak to oni zaplati? Jak to dopadne a jak dlouho budem muset &kat net se to zlepk? Kdot to vi!

V bfeznu letos byl velky ohen v Houstonu pi-i kterem 12 lidi ptiSlo 0 tivot a 75 jich bylo poraneno. °hen zaeal tim, ze byla nechand cigareta ye vycpane tidli a pak to ut hotel°.

Hasiesky teditel pan Leonard Mikeska to dobfe prohledl a tekl, to to byla ne gastna, nahoda, jente ty mrtvi jit neptivedou k tivotu a je to smutne to takove veci se stavaji.

Posledne jsem mela .S.patne informace a udelala jsem chybu.

Jedna, se to o p. Ray Kovate, ktery byl 20. eeryna zastfelen zlodejem.

Pan Koval- byl policejnim (§erifovym) pomocnikem a v mladem veku ztratil svaj tivot. Pohtben z kostela presbyterniho a uloten na htbitov Myrtle. Videli jsme v televizi jak velice mnoho lidi bylo na pohtbu ptitomno, 200 policistil na motorcyklech jej vyprovodilo k poslednimu odpoeinku. Take byl pted lety vojensky letec (air force) a ti nesli jeho rakev. Bylo videt, to se tekl velke oblibe u svych ptedstavenych i tech spolupracovnikii. Velmi me mrzf, ze jsem tam mela chybu a snad me to bude prominuto.

Dne 1. eervna se konala takova vystava, kde ti co ztratili praci hlavne u Braniff spoleenosti, se pfiSli sejit s nekym kdo by jim mohl dat praci. Tehdy jich tam bylo asi tti tisice a tentokrat zase pry dva tisice etyti sta bylo tech co jsou bez prace.

Nekteti naki prozatimni praci ale je tech kteti praci nemaji a tetko ji najdou ponevadt chteji aby lid ktery chce praci mel nekolik rokfi zkuSenosti v tom oboru — a to je tetke. Dallaske Skoly ztratily pry letos 500 ueitelek a ueitelti—nekteti nejsou spokojeni s praci a druzi zase chteji yak plat a nekteti jdou na odpoeinek. Tedy Skoly budou muset sehnat jine sily na jejich mista a motna, take to bude tetke.

Dovedela jsem se, ze p1. Sidney Ann Bridewellova (dcera pi. Kristiny Zemankove a Gusta Lee Lenertova (netet p1. Zemankove) odjely 10. eer y na do Ceskoslovenska, Jugoslavie, Mad'arska a Rakouska na vylet. Budou 10 dni na Morava navStevou u ptibuznych Josefa Zemanka a Jana Zemanka a netete p1. Kristiny Zemankove v Tlumaeove.

Je mnoho ptibuznych Zemankovych kolem Vsetina, Ho g alkove a Ratibote. Musim sdelit, to p1. Gusta jest dcerou zesnuleho Jana Zemanka.

Jiste se vkide podivajf a budou se mit dobte. Para Liddie Pavelkova, jest sestrou p1. Bridewellove a sesttenici p1. Lenertove. Pteji jim pekne pobaveni a SeastnY navrat zas doma.

Jeke sdeluji, to p1. Sidney bydli zde v Dallasu a p1. Gusta je ze Stafford, Tx. Minuly tyden v Garland, Tx., blesk uhodil jednu tenu ktera stala pod stromem a blesk byl tak silny, to apine zkazil perky ktere mela na sobe a ji hrozne popalil a ona se nachazi ye velmi vatnem stavu a kdot vi, jak to s ni dopadne. RIkajf, ze se nikdy nema stat pod stromem kdyi je

14/VESTMK — 7. eervence 1982 boutka a piece katdou chvfli nekdo takovym zpusobem zahyne.

Ty letog ni deste nadelaly ale Skody.

Na televizi ukazovali to jeden farmat v Collin okresu ma, etyti sta Sedesat akrn v pSenici a kdyt poild prSelo tak nemohl sekat pSenici a nyni jest pry tti tydny pozadu a utrpel 25,000. dolarn Skody — a to ut je pane velka, ztrata za vSechnu praci. Zrnf take ukazovali jak bylo hodne menSi net obycejne byva. Je to zle.

Neda.vno jsme se byli divat jak pokraeuje stavba sine KJT v Ennisu a byli jsme ptekvapeni jak jim to jde, vte bude mnohem peknejSi a lepSi net ta stara, sin. Slytela jsem, ze snad v srpnu budou hotovf a jiste krajane se teSi na otevtenf, a bude to pekna vec na kterou mohou byt hrdf. Budou zase tti velke sine a at se postavi ta nova sin Knights of Columbus tak Ennis bude mit pekne sine pro pobavenf. Pteji jim to ze srdce.

-SPJSTftad

Slovanska Lipa c. 66 Waco

Cteni etenati, bratti a sestry.

Nati eervnovou schnzi zahajil nas ptedseda bratr Daniel Nors za ptitomnosti 56 Menu v 2:32 odpoledne. VSichni urednfci byli na svem miste jenom nas mistoptedseda Johnny GaiduSek schazel; byl na sjezdu RVOS v Templu. Meli jsme dva nayStevniky a sice Marcella Kueerovou a Robert Stanislav; doufame to nas brzo zase nayStivite.

Vlajky nastolili Chris Owen a Larry Brem, test vlajce jsme odtikali vSichni jakot naSe spolkove hesla.

Pak jsme povstali k fiche modlitbe za odeSleho bratra Sidney Janek; budit mu zeme lehk:a.

Nate tajemnice pfeeetla protokol z minuld schnze a byl ptijat, tak jak byl napsan s menSi opravou. Pak byly eteny dopisy a nety, nety jsme zaplatili a dopisy byly vytizeny dle potteby.

Pak jsme ptikroeili ke tpravam vyboru a za nas Majetkovy vybor podala zpravu sestra Darlene Engelke, ktera byla dobra a zajimava. Za Zabavni vybor podal zpravu bratr Geo. Shilling a tekl nam, to nati tatiekove budou pocteni po schnzi. Za mladei podala zpravu sestra Barbara Brem; tekla nam to tatiekove budou pocteni po schnzi a tadala povoleni mladeie mit tak zvany "cake walk" pti nagich tancich a bylo usneseno aby jsme to skusili a tak se take stane. Za Nemocensky vybor podala zpravu sestra Libbie Parmova nasledkem ie sestra Polly GaiduSek nemohla byt ptitomna.

Povedela nam to poslali pozdravnf karty temto nemocnym: Sidney Janek, William Warren, ml., Michael Warren a William Warren, st., kteti byli poranene v automobilovem neStesti a pomalu se pozdravujf, sestte Edna Goldman, kterd je v nemocnici a doufame to se brzo uzdravf; poslali symphaticke karty temto Men/1m: sestte Roland Webb nad ztratou jeji matky, bratru a sestte Daniel Nors nad ztratou jejich Svagra, Sidney Janka, bratru a sestte Otis Ceske nad ztratou jejich svagra bratra Fred Mach; zesnulym budit test jejich pamatce a zeme lehkou.

Ptijali jsme tyto nove eleny: Misty Michelle Cherry, Kenneth Bruce Belknap, Alice Hyde, Charles M. a Evelyn Reynolds, Justin Allen Engelke a Michael J. Kutni. Doufame te se jim u nas bude nit ate budou nayStevovat nate schilze. Dale k nam ptestoupil od tadu 6. 36. David Filer.

Narozeniny v eervnu meli tit()

elenove: Ashly Lock, Darlene Engelke, a Larry Yates. Dort.ptines1 Larry Yates a zazpivali jsme jim "Happy Birthday." Dvetni cenu vyhral bratr James Pavlieek.

Pak ptiSlo vylosovani tatiekii a za "tatieka roku" byl vylosovan bratr Bennie (Be/Inhardt) Engelke, druhy byl Emil HanuS, ttetf Alfred Pankonien. Klub mladete vylosoval listky takto: prvnf—Leo Limieek, druhy—James Pa ylieek, tteti—Alfred Pankonien, etvrty—Charlie Mueller, paty—Bill Cox, Sesty—Raythond Shelton, sedmy—Bennie (Bernhardt) Engelke a osmy—bratr Emil Barak; vSem byly dane pekne darky.

Jelikot nebylo dalSiho jednanf schnzi jsme ukoneili a ptikroeili jsme k bohate veceti, kterou pro nas ptipravil nas Zabavni vybor; bylo to dobre chutnani. Po papanf se bavili die chuti a my jsme jeli Nate ptiSti set/time se bude konat tteti nedeli v eervenci a site 18. eervence a prosime vSechny eleny aby byli ptftomni co v nejvetSim poetu.

S bratrskym pozdravem, Otto HanuS.

Novinky z tadu Rozkvet c. 172. Pasadena Vatene sestry, bratti a milovani naSi krajane po celem Texasu.

Dobre rano dnes, slunce tu velice dobte prosvfta ptes ty slzave mraky kolem Houstonu a okoli vody a blata dost a ptejeme si vie slunee; deSte ui nepottebujeme i rolnici v poll take si pteji vfc slunce, aby ty nate flute rule nevyhasly; jeji vane je velice ptekrasna, ale netli mesic eerven je s nami po tti dni jestli nebude prSet aby konec nebyl mokry. Neptal bych si, aby nemuseli jsme ty male eluny dat na ulice aby jsme mohli vyjet z domu na vylet. Kroupii, silnYch vetril a cykletnu je moc v mistech a bleskn, ktere zapalily tenky olejova v Pasadena, Texas v sobotu k veeeru.

Ten garatovy vyprodej se sestte a bratru Victoria Dressler dobte yydatil. Diky vtem co byli k vypomoci k nakupu darovani darku na vyprodej. Bude dnu vice takovych na vypomoc budovani nateho noveho nadherneho domu; snad ma byt nejvetSi na jitni strajpe metropolitonskeho mesta Houstoria Pasadena.

To budeme videt (jak ti slept ovSem se pravi), ale snad pravda je; zveme vSechny kdy budete moci se podivat ptedem at sin bude hotova; je to velika budova, malem polovytky Astrodomu a jestli Bah dovoli zdravf a Sr testi v stavbe, tak snad to budeme mit slavne otevteni noveho salu nekdy 7. listopadu to v nedeli i moina, to nektere tance budou pted tim ne na javorove podlaze, ale na dubove. Ptedem jsme psal, to javorova ale ne, bude dubova ztech etvereenich kouskil 80 IX 93 stop.

Budeme mit 6 stop mezi taneeni podlahou a stoly (mista dost).

Ptijed'te k nam jak sin bude hotova skoeit do koleeka do kola, nebudete muset stat, u nas bude mista dost.

Ptes tisic lidi a sedadel a potom dost v natl. velke nalevne krom te sodovky.

Nekolik bratr y a sester daruji kviti i stromovi na okratleni nove sine na chladek a krasu na vzhled.

NAS tanec se dosti dobte vydatil i pti desti, vetru a hromobiti na okoif a lidi bylo povdeene moc. Diky vSem, co se dostavili z mnoha stran z Crosby, Deer Park, Channelview, Jacinto City, Humble, Spring Branch, Pearland, Alvin, Houston i z Baytown. Diky, muzice Danny Wavra; byla ptekrasna nam dodand a

ten George Koudelka je dobry bubenik; tak hrali to tadny nemohl sedet potichu a vSichni jsme byli v tanci a ten bratr CernoSek na to trumpete hral jako slavieek a zpevak Danny Wavra zpival velice nadherne — vgichni muzikanti byli velice dobtf.

Kdo u nas nebyl, tak ztratil mnoho veselosti.

Esther a Jan Mikeskovi si zajeli do Victorie na ten Cesky Den 27. eervna v nedeli; vSechno tam bylo na.dherne vypraveno pro vSechny. Kdy2 si dojedete do Victorie, hladny domu tadnY nepojede; kolden, kejku a jineho jfdla bylo moc. VSechny sestry a bratti tadu C. 32. byli velice uptimni ke vSem a uctivi. Lidi bylo z mnoha stran a seSli jsme se z natimi ptibuznymi ye Victorii i bratrem Matoush Vankem i s bratrem Svoboda; Emil Slanina z Houstonu a bratr Barosch z Hocheim a mnoho Byli jsme vystrojeni v natich eeskych krojfch. Pevecky sbor byl tam ze San Antonio, Texas. Pekne zpivali i pevecky sbor z Victorie a bratr Koval- byl havni co meli darkovy vyprodej na jeviSti; darku bylo mnoho darcii a vyprodej se dobte yydatil. Brzy jsme nechteli odjet nazpet do Houstonu, protoie lidi tam take byli ke vSem uctivf, ale testa je take do Houstonu dlouha ale i take jsme meli trochu strach z veeera na ceste domu.

Ctenati Vestnfku, bratti a sestry, kteti jste jeSte nebyli na den Svateho Cyrila a Metodeje tak zveme vSechny do Houstonu 11. eervence do K.C. sine na Whitney ceste. Bude to den posvatny i velice pohoSteny od rana 9:30 at do veeera 7 nebo 9 hodin; je to CeskY, Polsky a Ukrajinsky den.

Taneeni sbor tu bude z Abbott Beseda taneenici a eesky zpev, polsky i ukrajinsky a tee ve ttech jazycich a ovSem anglicky a mSe svata rano v devet tticet i ja tam budu se etvrtym tadem rytitn kolumbovych v parade pted msi svatou. Msi svatou bude sloutit biskup Jan L. Morkovsky s yypOmoci vlp. Stepan M. Wiera ze San Antonio. Zveme vSechny na den 11. eervence do Houstonu.

U na 1. sine v Pasadena posledni sobotu u dveti hoste byli bratr a sestra Albert a Tommie Risingerovi a moc vypomocnYch jim u dveti. Diky vtem bylo to pfekratne.

V sobotu 10. eervence budeme mit muziku k tanci Dan a jeho chlapci smichand muzika jak si kdo pteje, tak ptijed'te, zveme vSechny k nam v Pasadena, Texas na 911 East Shaw ulice, severne od silnice 225 do La Porte, Texas. Take doufame, to iadnemu tadne cyklony nebudou &Nat vystrahy, ze tadne strany.

Ano, take oznamujeme, to nage milovand dcera, Margie Lee Nelmsoval se bude vdavat za Daniel Berry, ptedseda z nateho tadu C. 172.

9. eervence v patek; gratulujeme jim na den svatebni a vSe motne naddle, Stesti, zdravf od nas a sester a bratru z tadu C. 172. Margie Nelmsova byla pted rokem 1980-81 druha, ptedsedkyne tadu 172.

Ty nate nemocne vzpominame katdodenne aby se jim ulevilo a z pozdravem od nas jejich iitrapnosti aby jim lope bylo a aby byli doma v brzkem ease i mezi vtemi v tadu kde jsou. Na vSechny nate rodne a ptatele bratry, sestry v tadech po celem Texasu v tech posvatnych polich a zahradach mezi vuni kviti. Lehke odpoeinnuti dej jim o. pane.

Jan T. Mikeska.

-SPJSTINICIATIVA 2EN

NA FRYDECKO-MISTECKU Take eleny okresni organizace Ceskeho svazu ten na FrydeckoMistecku se za rok 1981 mohou pochlubit dobrymi vysledky dobrovolne brigadnicke prace. Zatim venovaly pomoci zemedelstvi a zlepSovani tivotniho a pracovnfho prosttedi jit temet 25 000 brigadnickych hodin.

V mnoha °belch okresu jsou ptikladem ostatnim organizacfm Narodni fronty pti vystavbe detskych zatizeni, objektn obchodu a sluteb a pti ddrtbe zelene. Na vetejnych prostranstvich vysadily 1 300 stromkA a okrasnych ketn.

Neustavaji ani v pomoci zemedelchm. Z ploch neptistupnych pro mechanizaci sklidily 33 tuny sena a obetave pracovaly pti sklizni brambor a svozu tepy.

Narodnimu hospodatstvi odevzdaly mj. 35 000 kg kovu, 17 000 kg stareho papiru a 3 521 kg textilu.

5th ANNUAL

HILL COUNTRY POLKA FEST Sponsored by Hill Country Lodge, SPJST #185

10 HOURS OF DANCING 3 BANDS - 2 DAYS BALLROOM DANCING Saturday, 8:30 - 12:30 - Moonlight Express, New Braunfels POLKA DANCING Sunday 3:00 - 9:00 - Leo Majek from Corpus Christi and Hi-Toppers from New Braunfels

EAGLES HALL NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

JULY 17th & 18th, 1982 Food and Drinks Available

Wednesday, July 7, 1982 - VESTNIK/15 Saturday, July 17-Henry Svacina Playmates Sunday, July 18-Lodge meeting, 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 24-Jerry Haisler & Melody 5 Saturday, July 31-Billy Uptmor & The Makers

SPJST CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY

Lodge No. 4, Hallettsville Sunday, July 11 -- Lodge meeting at Grant Bldg., 2 p.m. ***

Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood Friday, July 9-Social Night, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 10-Hrabal Reunion; no CB Club dance in July Sunday, July 11-Radke-Sonneburger Reunion Friday, July 16-Social Night, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 17-Work Day preparing for lodge picnic Sunday, July 18-Lodge No. 6 Annual Picnic; Public is invited Friday, July 23-Social Night, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 24-Wedding Cele bration

*** Lodge No. 9, Snook

Wednesday, July 7-Lodge meeting, 8 p.m. ***

Lodge No.13, Dime Box

Saturday, July 10-Private Wedding Anniversary Saturday, July 17-The Moods Saturday, July 24-(No Dance) Sunday, July 25-St. Joseph's Church Bazaar at the SPJST Hall; dance at night by The Good Vibrations Saturday, July 31-Good Vibrations ***

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

Lodge No. 18, Elgin Saturday, July 10-Fritz Hodde Sunday, July 18-LeeRoy Matocha, 48 Saturday, July 24-Western Days, come early and eat; Class Reunion, 3-5; C/W Dance, 9-1; music by Jess DeMaine Saturday, July 31-Vrazels

*** Lodge No. 24, Cyclone

Wednesday, July 7-Regular Meeting Saturday, July 10-Andel-Jahns Wedding; music by the Horizons Monday, July 12-Board meeting Friday, July 16-Sterling Country Saturday, July 17-Cimarrons Sunday, July 18-Lodge 24's 85th Anniversary Celebration, 1:30 p.m. honoring 50-year members; food, games and music by Jim Howell & Texas Mesquitos Saturday, July 24-Silver Creek Friday, July 30-Private lease Saturday, July 31-Jerry Haisler & Melody 5 (Dress Policy: Must be neatly dressed)

*** Lodge No. 25, Ennis

Saturday, July 31-Country Noblemen Saturday, Aug. 7-Beauman Bros.

Saturday, Aug. 21-Country Boys Saturday, Aug. 28-Battle Dance: Vrazels vs. Mikulas ***

Lodge No. 28, East Bernard Sunday, July 11-Lodge meeting, 2:30 p.m. (Date changed due to holiday) ***

*** Lodge No. 74, Lovelady

Lodge No. 29, Taylor Saturday, July 10-Joe Patek Saturday, July 24-Heart of Texas Czechs Saturday, July 31- Sterling Country Saturday, Aug. 14-H.O.T. Czechs Saturday, Aug. 21-Debonaires Sunday, Aug. 29-LeeRoy Matocha, 48

*** Lodge No. 30, Taiton

Sunday, July 18-Hosting District VI YAD

*** Lodge No. 32, Victoria

Wednesday, July 7-Supper, Kiwanis Park-all members 6 p.m.

*** Lodge No. 35, Elk

Saturday, July 10-Country Drifters Sunday, July 11-Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m.

Saturday, July 17-Cherokee Rose Saturday, July 24-Bill Mangum Country Combo Saturday, July 31-Roy Robbins Saturday, Aug. 7-Jerry Haisler Saturday, Aug. 14-Country Drifters Sunday, Aug. 15-Lodge meeting, 3 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 21-Cherokee Rose Saturday, Aug. 28-Linda Gayle ***

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

Lodge No. 39, Bryan Sunday, July 11-Regular Lodge Meeting Saturday, July 24-Record Dance Sunday, Aug. 8-Regular Meeting Saturday, Aug. 14-Next Generations Saturday, Aug. 28-Record Dance

Saturday, July 10-Night Time Friends Monday, July 12-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 Saturday, July 17-Silver Creek Band Saturday, July 24-Jodie Jay & The Silvertones Saturday, July 31-Madison Express Saturday, Aug. 7-Buckshots Monday, Aug. 9-Lodge meeting, 7:30 P.M. Saturday, Aug. 21-Larry Standly's Brand New Day Saturday, Aug. 28-Gary Josey Band

*** Lodge No. 79, Corpus Christi

Wednesday, July 14-Lodge meeting, 7 p.m. ***

Lodge No. 80, Holland Saturday, July 10-Debonaires Sunday, July 11-Monthly Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m.

Saturday, July 17-Casuals Saturday, July 24-Innovations Friday, July 30-Debonaires Saturday, July 31-Velvets

Lodge No.81, Needville Tuesday, July 13 - Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m. ***

Lodge No. 84, Dallas Saturday, July 17-PRINCESS BALL Bill Kucera's Czech Mates Saturday, July 31-HAWAIIAN DANCE: Country Boys Polka Band Saturday, Aug. 7-Dance: Jodie Mikula Polka Band Saturday, Aug. 21-Dance: Vrazel Polka Band

*** Lodge No. 87, Temple

Friday, July 9-Lodge Meeting and ice-cream social, 7 p.m. ***

Lodge No. 47, Seaton

Lodge No. 88, Houston

Saturday, July 10-Vrazel Polka Band Sunday, July 11-Bartek Family Reunion Tuesday, July 13-Choral Practice, 7:30 Saturday, July 17-Donnie Wavra & The Hi-Liters Sunday, July 18-Jezek-Kotrla Reunion Tuesday, July 20-Board of Trustees' meeting, 7:30 Saturday, July 24-Albin Dubec & The Polka Dots (1st time) Tuesday, July 27-Choral Practice, 7:30 Saturday, July 31-Eric Honza Saturday, Aug. 7-LeeRoy Matocha Friday, Aug. 13-Casuals Saturday, Aug. 14-Jerry Haisler Saturday, Aug. 21-Jodie Jay & Silvertones Saturday, Aug. 28-Wence Shimek

Wednesday, July 7-Birthday Club Luncheon and games party Friday, July 9-Texas Brew (C/W) Saturday, July 10-Donnie Wavra & Hi-Liters Wednesday, July 14-Birthday Club monthly meeting/luncheon July 16&17-Al Pierson Big Band U.S.A. (Dress Code enforced). Social nights have resumed at 7:15 p.m.

Sunday, July 18-Hosting District V YAD Friday, July 23-Texas Brew (C/W) Saturday, July 24-Vrazels (V/C/W) Saturday, July 31-Leo Heinrich (B/R) ***

Lodge No. 50, El Campo Wednesday, Sept. 1-Quarterly Meeting

Lodge No. 54, West Saturday, July 10-Wedding Dance Sunday, July 11-Marak RVOS Family Day Saturday, July 17-Wedding Dance Saturday, July 24-Private Party Saturday, July 31-Wedding Dance ***

Lodge No. 66, Waco Saturday, July 10-Czech Harvesters

Lodge No. 92, Ft. Worth (Every Wednesday & Friday nights ballroom dancing; dress code enforced: Men-coats/ties and Ladies-After "Five" dresses) ***

Lodge No. 107, Floresville Sunday, July 18-Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 12-Hosting District VII fall meeting ***

Lodge No. 130, Dallas & Sokol Zizka Saturday, July 10-01dtime Patriotic Dance sponsored by SPJST Lodge 130 at 9 p.m. with music gy the Polka Patriots; the Youth Club will be in charge of the kitchen

Saturday, July 24-Annual Hawaiian Dance; music by Harold Strand Orch.

Saturday, July 31-Jodie Mikula ***

Lodge No. 142, Houston Friday, July 9-Lodge Meeting, 8 p.m. ***

Lodge No. 154, Ft. Worth Saturday, July 10-C/W Dance: Jerry Max Lane Sunday, July 11-Monthly Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 8 - Monthly lodge meeting, 3 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 14 - C/W Dance with Jerry Max Lane ***

Lodge No. 172, Pasadena Saturday, July 10-Dan & The Boys Saturday, July 17-Julius Tupa ***

Lodge No. 176, Houston Northwest Saturday, Aug. 28 - Lodge Meeting and picnic, 1 p.m. at Bear creek Park.

*** Lodge No. 177, Academy

Friday, July 9-The Casuals Saturday, July 10-Jerry Haisler & the Melody Five Sunday, July 11-Hosting District II YAD Wednesday, July 14-Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.

Saturday, July 17-SpecialAmerican Sunrise plus the Great Soja Tabucha Saturday, July 24-The Gentres Saturday, July 31-Easy ***

Lodge No. 179, VVarrenton Thursday, July 8-Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.; youth club meets at 7:30; cold cuts & refreshments afterwards ***

Lodge No. 180, Burleson Saturday, July 10-The Gentres Tuesday, July 13-Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 17-Rhythm Reunion Saturday, July 24-Ramblin' Rhythm Saturday, July 31-The Journeymen Sunday, Aug. 22 - Fourth Anniversary of Lodge 180 Celebration; also a dance with music by Harold Strand of Waco ***

Lodge No. 183, Mid-Cities Saturday, July 10-C/W Dance; Lone Star Express Sunday, July 11-Lodge meeting, 6:30

*** Lodge No. 185, New Braunfels

Thursday, July 15-Regular meeting at Eagles Hall, 7:30 p.m.

July 17 & 18-Hill Country Polka Fest sponsored by Lodge No. 185; 10 hours of dancing, 3 bands for 2 days: Ballroom dancing Saturday, 8:30-12:30 --Moonlight Express of New Braunfels; Polka dancing Sunday, 3-9 - Leo Majek of Corpus Christi and Hi-Toppers of New Braunfels at Eagles Hall; food and drinks available ***

Lodge No. 187, Round Rock Sunday, Aug. 8-Hosting District II fall meeting ***

Lodge No. 188, Centerville Saturday, July 10-Chuck Jennings & The Travelers Saturday, July 17-0SR Monday, July 19-Lodge meeting, 7:30 ***

Lodge No. 189, Bryan-College Station Sunday, Sept. 12 - Annual meeting at K.C. Hall, Bryan at 3:30 p.m.

16/VESTNIK — Wednesday, July 7, 1982

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