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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 LISPS — 658480 JULY 28, 1982

VOLUME 70 NUMBER 29

Letter of Thanks To SPJST InterFirst Bank Temple, N.A. Post Office Box 809 Temple, Texas 76503 (817) 778-4421 July 16, 1982 Supreme Lodge SPJST 520 North Main Temple, TX 76501 Gentlemen and Members of the Supreme Lodge: The Temple Leadership Council joins with me in a personal word of gratitude and commendation for your generous contribution to the Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center. Your gift of the flagpoles allowed the Center to open with essential ingredients for a firstclass operation. It is traditional and symbolic for a public building to have flagpoles, and you made this possible.

SPJST is well-known for its responsible role as a "good neighbor", and your thoughtful action portrays vividly the qualities of a good citizen, and we express to you and your associates our sincere appreciation.

Your contribution entitles you to a full membership in the Temple Leadership Council, and we will add your name to our roster and will inform you of meetings as they occur. Your name will also appear on an appropriate plaque to be hung at the convention center acknowledging our many good friends who have assisted us in our campaign.

Sincerely, S. R. Greenwood Chairman of the Board *** (Editor's Note: The above letter was sent to our Supreme Lodge and passed on to me for publication. Mr. S. R. Greenwood is also chairman of the Temple Leadership Council and his letter thanking our SPJST Society for the donation and gift of the flagpoles to the Temple Convention Center speaks for itself.

The second paragraph referring to our SPJST as a "good neighbor" shows that some of our Supreme Lodge officers are in good communication with the surrounding area, especially Temple; that was also proven in the Temple Centennial in June, 1981, especially, Czech Heritage Day, on a Friday, during that time.)

District II had more queen candidates in their YAD than any other district in the SPJST. They competed in speech presentation July 18th at Lodge 177 Academy, and the seven district queens will compete at the State Royalty Saturday, September 18, again at Lodge 177. L to R: Sherry Henze of Lodge 18, Elgin, Cara Lea Carpenter (20), Lisa Leschber (1st runner-up 187), Queen Mandy Mikulencak (20), Paula Staton (18), Ann Cox (2nd runner-up 177), Cindy Marek (174), and Shawn Burris (74). (Photo by Editor)

Stutevilles Enjoy London Tour

The Heart of Texas Czechs Band will entertain you at Lodge 187 in Round Rock at their "Spirit of Round Rock" spacious lodge home, located east on Hwy. 79 (Taylor Hwy.) approximately 2 miles north on FM 1460; 1/4 mile to lodge hall, just outside Round Rock city limits.

An Invitation To District II Meeting District II fall meeting will be held Sunday, August 8, 1982 at Lodge 187 in Round Rock. The meeting will start at 2 p.m., and should be over with before 3 p.m. at which time the youth will go bowling. We will return at about 5 p.m. and a sausage supper will be served.

Supper will be served FREE to all who attend the meeting, also everyone who attends the meeting will receive a FREE dance pass to the dance and a FREE meal ticket;

the dance will be from 5 to 9 p.m. with music by the Heart of Texas (H.O.T.) Czechs.

Members are requested to bring a dessert or any type of sweets; the rest of the meal and dance passes will be furnished to everyone who attends the meeting.

Make plans to enjoy an afternoon of fellowship with your friends. See you there!

Fraternally, Frank Klinkovsky, DYC

Brother F. W. and Sister Emily Stuteville of Rogers, Texas, have returned home from London, England and they are writing about some of the highlights of their trip; they write: Our tour of London included with "The Frames," Herbrand Street; we toured Marble Arch, Hyde Park, the Houses of Parliament to Westminster Abbey; Traflagar Square, Buckingham Palace to see the changing of the Guards.

After luncheon we toured the greatest achievement by Sir Christopher Wren: the St. Paul Cathedral where Lady Diane and Prince Charles were married, and then we went to see the Tower of London where many illustrious persons were imprisoned and indeed met their end. We continued to tour the Shakespeare Country, Stratford upon Avon, Warweel Castle and Anne Hathaway's Cottage, the Windsor Castle (the queen's weekend residence) and leaving Windsor we crossed the long walk (a 3-mile avenue created by Charles II), then we proceeded to travel to Runnymede, Kennedy memorial and the spot where King John sealed Magna Carta. We spent an "Evening River Thames Cruise."

Afterwards we went on to the Kew Gardens and Hampton Court Palace, Kew Royal Botanical Gardens, compassing 300 acres with thousands of different plant species.

There were many more places of interest that we- toured, however, too much to mention.

2/VESTNIK — Wednesday, July 28, 1982

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

OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SLAVONIC BENEVOLENT ORDER OF THE STATE OF TEXAS (SPJST) EDITOR - R.J. SEFCIK P.O. BOX 85, WEST, TEXAS 76691 RES. 1204 N. DAVIS STREET Res.: (817) 826-5989 PUBLISHERS: STILLHOUSE HOLLOW PUBLISHERS, INC. P.O. BOX 769 TEMPLE, TEXAS 76503

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(NONMEMBERS ONLY) SUPREME LODGE SPJST 520 N. Main St. — Temple, Tx 76503 Phone: AC 817 773-1575 P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 OFFICERS NICK A. MORRIS PRESIDENT

Office Phone: 817-773-1575 Home Phone: 817-985-2378

BERNARD M. GEBA LA VICE PRESIDENT

Office Phone: 817-773-1575 Home Phone: 817-778-3872

LEONARD MIKESKA SECRETARY-TREASURER

Office Phone: 817-773-1575 Home Phone: 817-778-3720

JERRY MIKULAS, JR. FINANCIAL SECRETARY

Office Phone: 817-773-1575 Home Phone: 817-773-2950

SIDNEY KACIR LEGAL ADVISER

817-773-2171 P. 0. Box 5220 Temple, Texas 76503

DIRECTORS BEN F. TRCALEK DISTRICT I Home Phone: 713-272-8146 Route 3, Caldwell 77836

HENRY VITEK DISTRICT II Home Phone 512-859-2549 P.O. Box 67, Granger 76530

CYRILL (SID) POKLADNIK DISTRICT III

Office Phone: 214-741-1874 Home Phone: 214-824-8072 2924 Elm St., Dallas 75226

STANLEY BROZ DISTRICT IV Home Phone: 915-442-3271 Lowake, Tx. 76855

LOUIS HANUS DISTRICT V Home Phone: 713-862-6866 2525 West T.C. Jester Blvd., Houston 77008

MATT S. VANEK DISTRICT VI Home Phone: 512-578-2687 1009 Northgate, Victoria, Tx. 77901

THELMA HRNCIR DISTRICT VII Home Phone: 512-241-3114 10610 Stonewall Blvd., Corpus Christi 78410

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in the trees — these are as free as the air we breathe.

Money can't buy inward peace — THE peace is the result of a constructive philosophy of life.

'Editor' Money can't buy character — COMMENTS character is what we are when we are alone, with ourselves, in the dark.

Continue the list yourself. You will agree that among the things FOOD FOR THOUGHT money can't buy are some of the Are you a real salesperson? Or are most valuable treasures life has to you an order snatcher? Anyone can offer. It is a good thing to check up, kiss a girl or boy once, but the art is in now and then, to be sure we are not being invited again! It is the same missing these things — the thing with selling life insurance. You ingredients of a truly wonderful and may sell one small certificate, meaningful life. however, can you sell more insurance *** to the same member later on? Just Now through November is think how many established members need more life insurance. Are you hurricane season, and 60 million hrough with them? Do you have the Americans who live along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts need to be art of approach to be invited again? prepared.

If you live on or near one of those The bread of dependence is bitter. coasts, it's not a question of whether When you are tempted to let your a hurricane will strike, but when, SPJST insurance drop, think of this: Have you ever, seen an aged man or according to the (NOAA) National woman accepting hospitality at the Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminishand of relatives? Was it the tration; so far this century, 31 killer happiest situation you have ever storms have raked those two coasts, taking 15,000 lives. seen? It possibly was not!

NOAA is able to give only a 12What if this dependent were you? hour warning that a hurricane is Think how the situation can be likely to hit a specific area, making it avoided now, by yourself, with a little thrift and saving on your part. particularly important to be That is the way to look at insurance prepared. This advice from the of any type. It establishes Insurance Information Institute independence; it creates respect for may help: Is your home in a flood-stage area the owner; it is the "defy" to those or subject to storm-surge flooding — who would not wish us well; moreover, it sweetens the bread of up to 25 feet above sea level? If so, eventide. plan to relocate until the storm is past. The leading cause of hurricane Good health is the most precious deaths is drowning.

Plan your escape route in possession a person can have; it is advance.

Don't expect to cross low, one thing we cannot replace when flood-prone points. Get an early I lost. It is all the more precious start; evacuation of some areas — because, without it, we cannot buy protection in the form of life such as the Florida Keys -- can take insurance. Without it, our hours. Know the location of the dependents are at the mercy of fate, nearest shelter.

Separate insurance policies are which may mean while they may have a home today, they could be needed to protect against wind and flood damage, but don't wait until a homeless tomorrow.We should provide adequate hurricane -is on the way to get insurance protection to prevent additional coverage. Insurance one's death from causing an extra offices may be too busy to respond.

Be sure you have: A transistor burden on loved ones. Those of us who have dependents, or would be radio with fresh batteries; flashdependent on our families for lights; candles; lamps and matches; payment of burial expenses should, canned goods and nonperishable, if we are financially and physically precooked food; unbreakable con able, provide extra protection. It tainers for drinking water; prescripcosts just a small amount each tion medicines and plenty of month to buy this insurance, and we gasoline. Never let your gas tank be should do so while we can pass the less than half full during hurricane season. required physical requirements. *** When the storm hits. A hurricane warning is issued when a storm is It was the late George H. Lorimer, expected to strike within 24 hours. editor for many years of the Satur- Listen to radio and television for the day Evening Post, who once wrote storm's position. Secure objects that these words: "It is a good thing to might be blown away, or bring them have money and the things that inside. Board up or tape windows. If money can buy, but it is good, too, to asked to do so, evacuate. If you live check up once in a while and make in a mobile home, check tie-downs sure you haven't lost the things that before leaving. Another thing to money can't buy." remember: After the storm has Money can't buy real friendship passed, many hazards — downed power lines, debris-filled streets, — friendship must be earned. weakened bridges — may remain.

Money can't buy a clear conSo return with care! science — square dealing is the *** price tag.

Money can't buy the glow of good A FORWARDING ADDRESS: It is for everyone's benefit to notify our health — right living is the secret.

Money can't buy happiness — Supreme Lodge at P.O. Box 100, happiness is a mental attitude, and Temple, TX 76503 anytime you are one may be as happy in a cottage as planning a move. Please keep this in mind at all times; everyone gains with in a mansion.

Money can't buy sunsets, songs of this small effort. NOTIFY THEM IN wild birds, and the music of the wind TIME!

Wednesday, July 28, 1982 —Vl

From the Office of the Vice-President

DISBURSEMENTS: DEATH BENEFITS Death Claims Death Claims to Minors Death Claims to Minors In t.

Double Indemnity Total Death Benefits

340,693.00 400.00 265.01

2,000.00 $343,358.01

LODGE & MEMBER BENEFITS Workshops 10,375.69 Annuities 9,292.50 Matured Endowments 82,170.66 8% Refund to Lodges for 1981 166,621.08 Premium Refund to Members 246,176.79 15 cents per Premium Refund Check 5,471.70 Surrender Values 82,362.14 Youth Camp Expense 27,903.14 District Allocation 2,800.00 Museum Operation Expense 788.80 Vestnik 33,671.23 Vestnik postage 20,094.00 Youth Activities 22,077.62 Bonus 1,731.61 Total Lodge & Member Benefits $711,536.96 Sales Representatives in attendance Monday, June 28 at Ramada Inn, Bryan.

Lodges represented were Lodge 9, Lodge 13, Lodge 17, Lodge 39, Lodge 94, Lodge 186 and Lodge 189.

Adm.NW Sales Representatives in attendance Wednesday, Julie 30 at Kingston Restaurant, Brenham Lodges represented were Lodge 17, Lodge, 33, Lodge 44, Lodge 68, Lodge 141, Lodge 169 and Lodge 186.

SFM Gene McBride held dinner/ join us in keeping abreast of the seminars at Bryan and Brenham changing times of the 80's. along with District 1 Director Ben Any member wishing additional Trcalek for sales representatives in insurance or that knows someone District 1. desiring to join the SPJST may Out of the 55 sales representa- refer tG the back page of this tives in District 1 (29) were in atten Vestnik issue for the names, dance at these seminars, along with addresses, and telephone numbers their spouses. We appreciate the of the sales representatives in your efforts of these sales representa- district who attended the seminars. tives and urge those not present to They will be happy to assist you

Report of Directors

ADMINISTRATIVE & OTHER EXPENSES: Premiums Pending 2,588.91 1,285.71 Bond Expense 27,425.54 Reinsurance Home Office Exp. -Util., Ins., Taxes, Salaries & Etc. 28,41893 Actuary & Computer 6,162.47 Advertising 10,610.40 Appraisal Expense 7,767.18 Commissions to Sales Rep.-Adult 55,09935 Commissions to Sales Rep-Renew. 16,297.79 Contributions 10,297.00 256.43 RMO Taxes 3,589.34 Escrow-Pd-Off Research & Development 28.064.91 Society Automobiles Expense 4,181.10 District Youth Counselors 3,516.74 Fraternal Activities 4,321.25 Hospitalization 20,848.07 4,377.00 Liability Insurance 5,707.85 Legal Services Exp. Medical Exams 3,120.50 Non-Medical Exams 2,107.18 Membership Dues 280.00 Office Maintenance-Office Supplies & Etc. 22,208.12 27,000.00 Office Rent 4,659.72 Committee Meetings Organizational Expense 16,402A7 6,260.01 Postage Salaries 236,158.27 Stationery & Supplies 9,522.34 Supreme Lodge Meeting 10,788.15 Taxes-FICA, FUTA & TEC 17,298.75 Telephone 9,396.31 Travel, Officers & Directors 2,726.48 Travel, State Field Managers 1,367.43 Travel, Editor 349.88 Travel, State Youth Director Total Administrative & Other Exp.

310.83 $ 610,772.41

$ 1,665,667.38 $1,665,667.38 $31,290,298.14

ASSETS: 72,249.89 We the undersigned directors, examined all bonds and coupons which are Real Estate Owned 113,567.85 kept in a safety deposit box at the Texas Bank, Temple, Texas on July 12, EDP Equip. (Hardware) 27,300.00 1982: We reconciled the income and expense in the books of the Supreme EDP Equip. (Software) 89,238.45 Lodge. We also examined the mortgage loans and certificate loans. The Cash Bonds 4,880,368.48 following is our financial report.

Certificate of Deposit 704,898.34 Balance 1-1-82 Mortgage Loans 22,781,841.19 INCOME Certificate Loans 985,433.49 100.00 SPJST Scholarship Fund Stock 486,259.01 12.02 Increase in Bonds by Amort Home Office Building 1,018.799.02 6,567.80 Annuities Furniture & Office Equip.

130,342.42 11,478.00 Dividends Total Assets $31,290,298.14 184,240.11 Interest on Bonds 25,877.06 Interest on Certificate Loans Assets 6-30-82 31,290,298.14 42,964.28 Interest on C. D. 30,407,605.95 Assets 1-1-82 1,022,004.72 Interest on Mortgage Loans 1,122,791.98 Premiums 882,692.19 46,252.00 Reinsurance Recovered Refund on Reinsurance Premiums 276.90 STANLEY BROZ, DISTRICT IV BEN F. TRCALEK, DISTRICT I 43,644.45 Royalties & Minerals 27,000.00 Office Rent LOUIS HANUS, DISTRICT V HENRY E. VITEK, DISTRICT II 15,135.09 Application Fee 15.16 Sales of Lodge Supplies CYRILL J. POKLADNIK, DISTRICT III MATT S. VANEK, DISTRICT VI $ 2,548,359.57 $2,548,359.57 Total Income THELMA HRNCIR, DISTRICT VII $32,955,965.52

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District VII Director's Report Dear Readers: My family and I had the pleasure of attending the regular monthly meeting of Lodge No. 133, San Antonio, July 18th. There were 35 members and all officers in attendance. The officers are very qualified and did a good job with reports, etc. The business meeting was conducted smoothly and proficiently by President Emil Matula.

A special treat was viewing a display of pictures showing native Czech costumes from different provinces of Czechoslovakia, prepared by Brother and Sister Dominic Netek.

The ladies brought delicious refreshments which were served following the meeting. What a fine group of people these lodge members are and a real credit to our Society! It was a treat being in their midst. I have been invited to their December meeting and look forward to the opportunity.

We then traveled to New Braunfels where Lodge 185 sponsored a Polka Festival; furnishing music from 3 to 9 p.m. were Majek's Band and the HiToppers. A very large crowd attended and the dance floor was always well-filled with happy couples. The good members who prepared food in the kitchen were kept busy. The youth club sold lapel buttons and gave away a pillow in a drawing. It was good seeing many old friends and meeting SPJST members from all over the State.

The home loan allocation for each district is $150,000. and the interest rate is 141/2 percent for this quarter.

Let me know if you are interested in applying for an SPJST loan.

I am looking forward to visiting with other lodges in District VII before the year is out. Let me know if I can be of help for any reason. I'll see all of you at the District VII meeting September 12 at Lodge 107 in Floresville.

Thelma Hrncir District VII Director -SPJST-

Hallettsville Lodge Sets Date For Family Day Lodge No. 4 held its monthly meeting Sunday, July 11, 1982 at the Grant Building.

President Frank Zabransky called the meeting to order followed by the Pledge to the flag led by Youth Members Tommy Holy and Chris Chudej.

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

Correspondence was also read.

Co-Youth Leader Evelyn Holy gave a report, then Treasurer Helen Zabransky reported.

The members were reminded of

the District VI fall meeting to be held Sunday, October 10 at the Moravia Dining Hall and hosted by our lodge. Ladies of the lodge are asked to bring cakes, pies, or kolache to be served at the lunch that day.

Our annual Family Day was discussed and planned with committees assigned. It will be held Sunday, August 8 at the American Legion Hall in Hallettsville. A dinner consisting of beef stew and the trimmings will be served at noon. Ladies of the lodge are asked to bring pickles, peaches, cakes, pies and kolache to be served with the meal; the meal tickets will be $2 for adults and $1.25 for youth under 12.

A short meeting will be held in the afternoon. -Special guests will be S.L. Vice President Bernard M. Gebala and his wife from the Supreme Lodge. There will be entertainment and refreshments in the afternoon.

It was decided that, since the Sacred Heart Catholic Church picnic and the. Vsetin Czech-Moravian Brethren Church social are both in September, we dispense with our September meeting; also because the District VI meeting falls on our regular meeting date, the October meeting will be held October 3rd.

Refund checks were given out and the meeting adjourned. Refreshments and lunch were served.

July birthdays honored were Linda Mikush, Irene Barcak and Annie Marie Vahalik. Sister Barcak won the cake.

Door prize winners were Helen Zabransky — adult and Laurie Chudej — youth.

Members and their families are again reminded to attend our annual Family Day for Sunday, August 8 at the American Legion Hall, beginning with a stew dinner at noon. A short meeting will be held followed by entertainment and refreshments. I hope to see you there!

Fraternally, Patsy Zabra,nsky Reporter -SPJST-

18 Helps Contribute to Elgin School Tele-Thon Lodge

Twenty-three members of Elgin Lodge No. 18 assembled for a regular monthly meeting a week earlier, Tuesday, July 13, due to a Western Week Queen Review, President Roy Simank, presided, and Leslie Gustafson led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

The roll call of officers was called

by Jeanette Peterson.

Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Other officers' reports were also given.

Ben and Sadie Paschke have transferred to our lodge, Welcome!

A meeting for the Board of Trustees was called for August 10th.

Jim Mogonye, Sr. (deceased) was remembered with a moment of silent tribute.

Pat Young gave a report on the Youth Tele-thon which made $1,200 for the Elgin School. She reported a prosperous and fun-day at YAD. We are very proud of our youth for winning first place in Junior and Teen Point Awards. We also want to thank our two girls, Paula Staton and Sherry Henze, who went for queens; both of you lived up to our

expectations and we are proud of you.

Door prize was won by Leslie Gustafson.

Fraternally, Lydia Freudenberg Substitute Reporter -SPJST-

Edwin Marek and Charlie Waits are cooking barbecue at Lodge 24 in Cyclone on Sunday, July 18. (Photo courtesy Arleen Tschoerner)

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Lodge "Cesky Prapor" No. 24 At Cyclone Celebrates 85th Anniversary We started our program with President Dan Sebek presiding. The flag was presented by Kimberly Schneider and Denise Posvar and then they led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

President Sebek introduced SL Vice President Bernie Gebala who was the master of ceremonies.

Brother Gebala gave us a brief history which was very interesting and I will pass it on to you to read: "The lodge was organized and the first meetings were held in the Meek's Community Public School, but shortly thereafter, the members decided to move the meetings to the Cyclone Public School.

In July, 1900 the members decided to build their own lodge home on a 30-acre tract in the Cyclone community. The hall was completed in approximately 1901 or 1902. The hall became more popularly known as "Flag Hall," that being the translation of the Czech designation "6eskc Prapor," the latter word meaning flag or banner.

As the years passed, they took their toll and the inadequacies of the old "Flag Hall" became more evident.

Discussions were held for number of years regarding remodeling or rebuilding the hall.

A Building Committee was elected November 10, 1968 and, immediately, began planning a new facility. One of the conclusions that the committee came to was that the old location on FM 485 did not have ample parking space and they set about securing more land. The lodge purchased a 5-acre tract from Jerome Green. Formal Groundbreaking Ceremonies, for the new facility, were held August 10, 1969.

A longtime dream of a modern facility had come true and the new building was formally dedicated November 3, 1969.

Since 1969 a 50-foot addition on the north end of the building added space to the dancing and seating capacity. A storeroom has been added and a new entrance constructed.

At this celebration we dedicated an addition of a Youth Room and a new and bigger kitchen. Lodge 24 is proud of its past and present history. The lodge officers and members are proud of their accom plishments and hope to continue to grow. The turning point of the history of Lodge 24 probably came with the construction of the new hall on the Cyclone Road. There are currently 1,235 certificates in Lodge No. 24."

The special part of the program came when we honored our 50-year members; each received a flower to wear and were seated in front.

Brother Gebala congratulated them and with the assistance of Lodge Secretary Pat Vanicek, they put the pins on each member present; they were Sisters Loddie Luksa, Millie Schiller, Josephine Simek and Brother Joseph Lee Marek. We were sorry that the other two honorees couldn't be present: namely, Sisters Wilma Mara and Wilma Psencik. Then President Sebek congratulated them and we then went to the entrance of the Youth Room and had the ribboncutting portion for the dedication of the new addition; President Sebek and Youth Leader Carol Chervenka did the honors.

We all enjoyed the music of Jim Howell and the Texas Mesquite Band.

Later on, the food was served and we had a special table set for our honorees with a centerpiece with flowers and a cake decorated with "50-Year Members" on it.

Afterwards we opened the kitchen to the public and started with the picnic. We had entertainment of games and music and also held an auction. All in all, it was an enjoyable evening; many local people attended and some came from as far as from Fort Worth: namely, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Simmack and Ida May Mayer.

Having this celebration was a way of showing we are proud of our heritage by being a charter lodge, one of 25 lodges which means one of the first to organize. We will stand proudly at Lodge 24 "6eskSr Prapor" at Cyclone, Texas to be 85 years old and going strong. We want to thank all the people who attended to make this a success.

Fraternally, Bernice Sebek Reporter -SPJST-

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Cyclone Lodge Announces August 11th Meeting Dear Members: Our meeting was called to order after which the flag was presented

by Melanie Zavodny and Christy Marek. They led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. We remained standing for our deceased members.

On our sick list we have Sister Sedonia Skrabanek who had surgery; to her and any other members who may be ill, we wish a speedy recovery.

Two new members were accepted: namely, Christine Marek and Bradley Marek signed up by Sales Representative Carol Chervenka.

Due to two persons who were appointed on the Audit Committee not being able to serve; so, the ones who will serve are Sister Louise Zavodny and Brother Terry Taylor; they will join Arleen Tschoerner.

During our business session the topic was about what we were planning and we finalized the plans which were: celebrating our 85th anniversary, honoring 50-year members and dedication of our Youth Room, kitchen and picnic.

We got a report from our Youth Leader Carol Chervenka on YAD and we are proud of these youth members, who won, were: Kristie Waits (6-9) in Handicraft-1st place, John Paul Chervenka also in 6-9 won 2nd place in Handicraft, Denise Posvar in 13-14 placed 3rd in Foods and Hobby Kits, Diane Dorner in 6-9 received 2nd place in Pictorial Arts.

Others winning in the point system on the junior level were: Kim Schneider-1st place, Kristie Waits2nd, John Paul Chervenka-3rd, and Craig Waits-4th. In the teen point system winners were Sonia Castillo, 1st and Neal Hoelscher, 2nd. We are proud of one of our youth members, Kristie Waits, who will be going to State YAD. The youth also will be helping at the picnic Sunday. Their social for this month will be going to the Waterslide in Hewitt, Texas.

Having birthdays and present were Sister Barbara Macek, and Brothers Marvin Wilde, and Johnny Lee Chervenka, Jr., and Diane Dorner, youth club member. Those having anniversaries included Brother George and. Sister Mille Schiller, and Brother Terry and Sister Shirley Taylor; to them and any other members having birthdays and/or anniversaries, congratulations!

Door prizes were won by Ben Tyroch, Pat Vanicek, Shane Lesikar and Sonia Castillo.

We want to thank the committee of this affair which was held Sunday, July 18; they were Sisters Louise Zavodny, LaVerne Cabla and Arleen Tschoerner, the Board and President Sebek for assisting plus all members and some non-members who helped in any way no matter how large or small; without your help it could have not been done, so a big THANK YOU TO ALL. If you have not been attending our meetings and our socials, we welcome you to come have fellowship and fun with us; this is your lodge we dedicated and enlarged through the years for your entertainment and your use.

Our next lodge meeting will be held Wednesday, August 11 at 7:30

p.m.; happy hour and social will follow so bring your snacks.

Fraternally, Bernice Sebek Reporter -SPJST-

No. 28, East Bernard Sets Meeting Date Lodge

The lodge will hold its meeting, Again, the first Sunday, August 1st, at 2:30 p.m., in its hall. The scheduled reports, any special reports and business needing attention will be on the agenda. After the business meeting the "Clan" will gather for the social meeting.

All reports given, in the July 11th meeting, were accepted. Two motions were made and passed.

These were regarding some repair work. At one point, the meeting went into a committee of the whole to fully discuss a report by Brother Anton Kelner, Jr. No conclusion came of this because another progress report will be made on this in either the August or September meetings. The door prize was won

by Brother Frank Brdecka. The meeting adjourned to the rear for the social hour.

The lodge furnished the liquid refreshments and some of the sandwiches. Sisters Haverda, Kortis, Foytik, Luquette and Nezval brought enough to fill -the table.

Sister Sperlik donated some tea and other supplies. Brother A. J. "Tony" Kelner, like last month, furnished a birthday cake to honor those who had birthdays this month.

This writer received some sad news, at this writing, that an old social member passed away. He was a member at one time but due to many hardships, too lengthy to mention here, he had to drop his membership. Later his health prevented him to rejoin. To the bereaved family of social Brother Jerry Janik goes our condolences.

So, to you faithful, see you on the 1st and this writer remains.; Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval President -SPJST-

decorated with the SPJST star, for the auction. Mrs. Groves is a niece of Frank and Ruby Rokyta of Victoria Lodge No. 32. Frank Rokyta has been having quite a lot of trouble with his right hand. He spent some time in the hospital and Tuesday, July 13, he had surgery on it. I am told that his hand is in a cast now.

Frank, all of us wish you a speedy recovery.

July 7 we had a picnic at Kiwanis Park for all our members. Barbeque was furnished by the lodge and covered dishes and desserts were brought by the members. A great time was had by all.

Our next regular meeting will be Wednesday, August 4, at 8 p.m. at the Citizens National Bank and all members are urged to attend.

Katherine Wokaty, Reporter -SPJST-

Lodge Plans Meeting Date

Hillje

The monthly meeting of the Hillje Lodge No. 40, held Tuesday, July 13th, began with President Jerry Polasek calling the meeting to order.

The minutes were read by Albert Kresta Sr. and approved as read.

A report on lodge dues and insurance premiums paid were given by, Frank Sablatura, treasurer, followed by a brief report on our financial standing. Brother Sablatura has done a great job.

Hall Manager Jerry Polasek reported on future hall bookings and looks like he will have a very busy summer.

There was a moment of silent prayer for the loss of fellow lodge member, August J. Bacak.

The next meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 10th.

The officers are looking forward to seeing you all at this next meeting.

Fraternally yours, Laverne Bacak Reporter -SPJST-

Lodge No. 66 Report of Meeting

Waco

SPJST Lodge No. 66 held their meeting Sunday, July 18, 1982 with President Daniel Nors conducting the meeting.

Lodge No. 32 , The flags were presented by Victoria Meeting James Yates and Chris Owens. The members recited the Pledge of Well, after months of preparation Allegiance and . Lodge Motto. our Czech Festival is now history.

Mr. Bob Woolbridge was We want to thank all of the good recognized as a visitor. people who attended.

In roll call of officers all were A special thank-you goes to John T. Mikeska and his lovely wife, present.

The June minutes were ready by Esther, of Pasadena Lodge No. 172; Sister Bonnie Pruitt and they were their beautiful Czech costumes were approved as read. a joy to see. They have attended our Brother Johnnie Gaidusek had festival for several years now and Sister Engleke to read the minutes we are always delighted to see them.

Mr. Mikeska's write-up in the July 7 of the Board of Trustees' meeting issue of Vestnik was gratefully held Wednesday night, July 7th.

Brother Geo. Shilling gave the appreciated.

Entertainment Committee report; Mr. D. F. Netek and the Czech chips, dips and cold beverages were Singers of San Antonio were to be served after the meeting and wonderful. Their accordionist was plans are for a watermelon-cut after excellent. The Victoria Czech the August meeting.

Singers, as usual, were superb.

Sister Barbara Brem gave the We had other nice people from out-of-town, but I was not fortunate Youth Club report. Sister Brem is enough to find out who they were very proud of the youth club. They since my husband and I were busy did great at District III YAD. Their scrapbook won first place; in with the Country Store.

A very special thanks goes to Mrs. Royalty, Karen Shelton and Donn Groves of Galveston. She Michelle Shelton were first runnersdonated the beautiful cake, up for queen and duchess; Larry

Brem and Chris Owens, second runners-up for king and duke. Other winners in ages 15-17 were: Karen Shelton represented a first place in Scrapbook and second in Individual Talent; Janice Stanislav in ages 1314 received second place in Individual Talent, third in Foods, also third place in Hobby Kits and Home Arts; Larry Brem in 15-17 won first in Hobby Kits and second in Constructed Items; Chris Owens in 6-9 placed first in Constructed Items and in Handicraft; Michelle Shelton in 10-12 achieved third place in Handicraft; Donna Stanislav in 1314 is first in Science/Education. Congratulations to each of you! The items that won were on display and were very beautiful. The club had also planned a cake walk for Saturday, July 24th.

It was brought up that we had a family (all members of Lodge No. 66) wha were in an auto accident: namely, Brother William Warren and sons, Michael and William, were injured and had been in the Scott and White Hospital; Michael is back in the hospital.

Then it was voted that we give $100 to this family; also it was voted that we give $100 to Sister Sidney Janek to help on the recent illness and loss of her husband, Brother Sidney Janek.

New members accepted in July are: Jimmy Perry Wood, Burl K. Griffin, Michael C. Holt, also Sister Mary Hilda Grams was accepted in June as a social member. We welcome all of you to Lodge 66!

Brother Frank Miller, Linden Hall secretary, gave an overall 6-month report which was a very good report.

Brother Geo. Pauling reported that the Audit Committee had audited the lodge books and they were all in very good order.

Health Committee Report: Sister Polly Gaidusek had sent a sympathy card to the Roland Webb family on the loss of her mother. All of us, at Lodge No. 66, express our sympathy on their loss. May she rest in peace.

Get-well cards were sent to Sister Eddie Goldman (we hope she is doing O.K.), to Michael Warren (we all wish Michael a speedy recovery and that he will be home soon), also Brother Bill Cox is back at VA Hospital in Temple (Brother Bill, we hope you will be well, we missed you at the meeting, Sunday).

Sister Engelke read the Resolution for Brother Sidney Janek.

Congratulations to Brother Ray and Sister Ruby Orsag who celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary Saturday, July 17th; may you celebrate many more anniversaries.

A cleanup was planned for Saturday, July 24th.

Janice Stanislav and Karen Shelton presented their drill number in Individual Talent they did at District III YAD. They were very good.

Door prize winner was Brother Anton Glatter.

Members celebrating birthdays in July are: Sisters Polly Gaidusek, Glena Dungan, Georgia Kofnovec, Leona Nors, Doris Glatter, Melissia Owens; and Brothers James Pavlicek, Roland Webb, Emil Barak, George Shilling and Kevin Owens.

Happy Birthday to each of you! The .eake was brought by Donna Stanislay.

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The next lodge meeting will be Sunday, August 15 at 2:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Annie Hanus English Reporter

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Lodge Gives Aide To Sister Lodge In Pasadena

Needville

Lodge No. 81 held its regular monthly meeting July 13 at 7:30 p.m.

President Charlie Matcek called the meeting to order. Mary Matcek led us in the Pledge of Allegiance to our - flag.

All officers answered the roll call.

Minutes of our previous meeting were read by Secretary Mary Werner.

Financial Secretary Allene Zwahr gave her report. Special Fund Treasurer Gilbert Walzel also gave the financial report and then reported on the schedule of activities at the hall.

A new member, Brenda Gail Wetz, was added to our list. We welcome you, Brenda.

Reported on the sick list was Brother Louis Zemanek who had major surgery but is now recuperating at the home of his sister; also Sister Bessie Susan had been in the hospital but is at home doing fine. We hope both of you keep improving.

A motion was made to contribute to the Building Fund of Lodge No 172 at Pasadena. We are happy for you in your progress of building a new lodge home.

Refund checks were handed out.

Brother Henry Hurta was the attendance prize recipient.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Our next meeting will be held August 10 at 7:30 p.m. See you there!

Fraternally, Lillie Teykl

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Dallas No. 84 To Hold Czech Fest

Lodge

Dear Members: Our monthly meeting was held last Monday in our conference room, while the youth held its meeting in the seating area of our lodge.

The committees gave their reports and discussions were held in length on the hall rentals, also discussed in length our Czech Fest to be held September 12th; a Czech dinner of pork roast and country sausage with all the trimmings will be served. Our good ladies are asked to please help with the pastry by baking your favorite and bringing it to serve with the dinner that will be served starting at 12:30 p.m.; happy hour starts at 12 noon to 1 p.m. with beer half price and cold drinks 25 cents; another happy hour will be at 3:30 with a dance starting at 4 until 8; admission to it will be $1 with the "Moravian Memory Makers" furnishing the music.

Our booths are the country store, pastry booth, gifts store, ceramic and doll booth, fish pond, greenhouse and other surprises. You have time to decide which booth you can donate something to, to make it a success. We know it's a busy world out there, but support to your lodge

home at- ibis time is needed and I know we can depend on your help.

Sunshine . Committee sent a sympathy card to Sister Wanda Kopecky and family on the loss of a brother; and congratulations to Brother and Sister Paul and Cindy Pokladnik, parents of a baby boy and Brother and Sister Oldrich and Bulah Horak, grandparents, also Brother Robert Pokladnik, a proud grandfather.

Painting our lodge hall was discussed in detail but a date has not been set but a date has been set by Brother Adolph Salac for clean up outside — July 27th. after 5 p.m.

Our lodge meeting was set by President Joe Ondrusek, August 16th at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Leader Bessie Petr announced our lodge King and Queen crowned are Richard Andreason and Michelle Conners.

We congratulate both of them. She also thanked all who made YAD a success at Lodge No. 84; her assistants and youth leaders (I hope I can give accurate names) Brothers Ron Coker, Joe Ondrusek, Brother Sid Pokladnik, Emil Petr, Adolph Salac, Larry Petr, Edwin Petr, 0.

Horak and Sisters Justine Andreason, Evelyn Salac, Bulah Horak, Linda Coker and Annie Petr.

Our Hawaiian dance is next Saturday, July 31st and the Country Boys play their best for you, please come and wear the clothes you bought the last time you visited the Hawaiian Islands.

August 7th the Mikula's , will play for dancing, and August 21st the Vrazels from Cameron, Texas.

Rose Scott

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Plans At Lodge No. 88

Homecoming

The annual "Homecoming" for Lodge No. 88 will be held Sunday, August 1st at 1435 Beall Street. A free barbeque beef dinner will be served to the members from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dinner tickets will be sold to guests throughout the day and to members after three o'clock. The cost of the tickets will be $3.50 for adults and $2.50 for children under the age of 12 years.

The Birthday Club Sisters will have lots of delicious homemade pastries to be served all during the day.

The Youth Club will have a sale and sell nachos.

The Lodge 88 Czech Concert Orchestra will play for your listening pleasure from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. under the direction of Bro. Rudy Dybala.

The Blue Room will have a sale during the afternoon and evening.

Delicious popcorn will be sold in the Ballroom for you to eat with your cold drinks.

There will be a Free Dance from 5 to 9 p.m. in the Chandelier Ballroom following the social hours. LeeRoy Matocha will provide the good dancing music for your dancing pleasure.

Bingo will begin at 2 p.m. in the Chandelier Ballroom and will continue until 4 p.m.

This is a day for relaxing and visiting with your Lodge 88 brothers and sisters. Come and spend the entire day. There will be plenty to keep you busy and lots of fun to be enjoyed by all!

Publicity Committee

of her report only included the monies spent on gas, parking and supplies.

District V President Tillie Helnicamp invited the membership to come out on Youth Achievement Day, July 18th, to support the youth and their leaders. It will start at Dear Members: 11:30 with a roast beef dinner, Sunday, August 1, 1982, is our Lodge 88 Concert Orchestra and lodge's annual HOMECOMING cele- Choral Club performing during the bration. This is not only a time for all noon hour and the youth program new, in-active, and active members beginning at 2. to join in social fellowship with their Members reported sick were peers, but it is a time for family Agnes Pederson, Eleanor Bristik unity. and Frances Crossman and the A barbeque brisket dinner with guests at the meeting were all the trimmings will be served to recognized. all members of Lodge No. 88, Sister Louise Kadlecek reported without charge, from 11 a.m. to 3 distributing 51 premium refund p.m. Guest tickets will be available checks at the meeting. for sale. Bingo will be played from 2 A . list of 103 applications forto 4 p.m. followed by a Free Dance at insurance and one transfer was read 5 o'clock. Music will be furnished by and approved. the LeeRoy Matocha Orchestra Guide Helen Hegwood reported playing your favorite "old-time" or 140 members present. "Happy Birthother selections. day" was sung to members having I cannot stress too often the birthdays and a list of anniversaries words of Edwin Markham regarding was read. Door prize winners were Brother Victor Janak and Sisters "Brotherhood."

There is a destiny that makes us Margaret Allbritton and Mary Quider. A ticket to the Police brothers, Benefit, donated by Brother and No one goes his way alone; Sister Karl Lindemann was won by All that we send into the lives of Sister Elsie Roznovsky. Refreshothers, ments were donated by Brother and Comes back into our own.

Sister Leander Pflughaupt in honor Fraternally, of their anniversary.

Larry W. Pflughaupt Our next monthly meeting will be President, Lodge No. 88 held Monday, August 9th, 1982 at -SPSST7:30 p.m.

Clara Broz, Secretary

Homecoming Plans Announced at Lodge No. 88 .. .

Welcome Home!

No. 88, Houston, July 12, 1982 Meeting Lodge

President Pflughaupt called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m. Flag Bearer Lynn Pflughaupt presented the colors and led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance, after which, the members stood in silence and tribute to deceased members Anton Bozon, Willie B. Hejl, Velma 0. Patterson, Thurman Tedder and William R. Zuehlke.

The minutes of the June meeting and all financial reports were read and approved.

Youth Leader Joyce Mynar reported on the youth club's meeting and their social to the Castle. She announced YAD to be July 18th, camp for the youth August 13, 14, 15 and 16, and their next meeting will be August 8th.

Historian Frances Olexa announced the lodge's history book, typed by Sister Spencer, was completed and was ready to be printed and expecting the end results the latter part of the year Brother John Hilsher reported Homecoming, when a free dinner is served to members, to be August 1st with barbeque brisket. He also asked for help in preparing and serving this dinner.

Board Chairman Royal Warnasch reported on the actions taken by the Board at their meetings which included accepting Lynn Lesak as acting pool manager, the kitchen stoves being painted and announced a workers' party for those who had done volunteer work at the Lodge.

Sister Mary Kosut, reporter on Benevolence, reported 65 hours and $72.00 in expense for June and 1,580 hours .as volunteer work done by members at the lodge in May She explained that the expense portion

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Lodge Makes Benevolent Contributions Academy

The Academy SPJST Lodge No. 177 has made a donation to Frances Love to help pay for medical expenses for her son, Travis Love, who has been ill.

Saturday, August 21, the profits from that dance will be donated to help pay for medical expenses for Bobby King.

We had six new members accepted into our lodge with Bessie Moore and Lena Wood being accepted as social members.

Members stood for a moment of silence in memory of J. Cantu and C. Summers.

Minutes read from the previous meeting by D. Lisenbe were approved.

Communications were received from J. Cantu and C. Summers' families thanking for the flowers.

Mary Dubec has been in the hospital and now is recovering at home. Hope to see you feeling better and at our meeting.

All committee chairmen gave good reports. The Audit Committee set up a new system that our lodge will use. All audits were approved.

Thanks were expressed to Vernie May for cleaning the ceiling lights, Jerry Tomastik for donating the lumber for the Royalty ramp, and to the lodge for chartering the bus to the Astro game.

A new speaker system with eighteen new speakers and one mike cord will be installed in our lodge.

The floor is completed and looks good.

Our youth members who won first place at the District II YAD are:

Wednesday, July 28, 1982

Mike Bartek, Johnny Ray Hicks, Dedra Tomastik and Ronson Pechal and they will participate in the State YAD at Temple High School, August 22nd. Junior camp is being held August 3rd through 6th.

I would like to say a personal thank-you to Jackie Beck for taking notes for me at the past two meetings. I appreciated it very much; thanks, again, Jackie.

The meeting was adjourned until Wednesday, August 11th at 8 p.m.

Fraternally, Darlene Sefcik -SPJSTLodge

No. 183 News

Dear Members, Well, looks like the rains have stopped and summer is here, but this is Texas; if you don't like the weather wait a minute. It has been hot for me the last few days after being in Hawaii for a week where the weather stays about the same temperature around the upper 70's to the lower 80's the year around.

But enough of that! I would like to remind you members of our next dance Saturday, August 14 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the lodge hall. There will be the Rejcek Polka Band_ back again, so all of you polka fans come on out and have a good time. Bring your friends and neighbors; there will be beer and set-ups available at the bar so B.Y.O.B. Also remember the lodge meeting day Sunday, August 15 at 6:30 p.m.

Attend your lodge meetings, because it is the best way to know what your lodge is doing. Smile till we meet again!

Fraternally, Norman M. Kneschk Reporter -SPJST-

Softball Team of Lodge 84, Dallas SIUST

Dear Brothers and Sisters: Wednesday night, June 30th, we played the J. 0. Woodard team and the final results were a 3 to 3 tie; had we won the game, we would have won our league outright, but, by this game, we ended the season in a away tie with Duncanville and the Texas Kings of Fort Worth.

Lionel Schulz hurled another fine game allowing 9 hits, 3 strikeouts and 1 walk.

Our hitters were Don Lennox with a single and a double, Don Jarma a triple and 2 walks, Danny Yates a single and 3 walks, Rick Fountain a single, and Albin (Bino) Vrana a walk.

As I mentioned earlier, we ended league play with 8 1/2 wins and 2% ties, thereby resulting in a 3-way tie for first place in League Play. This means we win a trophy and a spot in the City Championship Playoffs for Saturday, July 17th and Sunday, July 18th.

The teams that win first and second places will go to the State Playoffs in Bryan, Texas during the weekend of August 7th and 8th.

It was indeed a very successful and most enjoyable season for the team, Kerry Goad as field manager and Ron Coker as business manager, both did a fine job and I know the team will be in very capable hands in future seasons.

To all the players, You all performed well and had lots of fun.

Good luck in the playoffs! These results will be reported in the future.

Fraternally, Ben Jarma of Lodge No. 84, Dallas -SPJSTLodge

No. 88 News

The two special dances held July 16th and 17th with music by the Al Pierson Orchestra had a satisfactory attendance for both nights; the Chandelier Ballroom was a scene of glamour, even the chandelier had a special glow; someone took a lot of time to clean that beautiful crystal chandelier, and it never looked better. The Entertainment Committee members, in charge for the two nights, were dressed to blend in with the ladies dressed in gorgeous gowns. The music was great, and if you have not been at any of these special dances try and come next time; if you wish to have your special table, make reservations.

There are several big band dances in the future; watch your monthly bulletin.

Sister Ledi Kadera, now in Heights Hospital, is in stable condition and will be released soon.

Sister Agnes Pederson, after two weeks in Heights Hospital, is at home now to recuperate. Sister Eleanor Bristik is still in Northwest Hospital, and Brother David Miculka now is at home, but had a bad weekend. To all these members we wish to get well soon!

Mother of Elsie Zalesky, Mrs. Julia Fick passed away July 14, 1982 in the hospital where she was confined for four weeks before her death. Mrs. Fick died at the age of 88 years. Elsie stayed at her side constantly to wait on her mother.

Surviving her are husband, Louis V. Fick, Sr.; 2 daughters, Otillia Franks and Elsie Zalesky; four sons, Chester A., Louis B., Leroy G. and Roland R. Fick; 15 grandchildren and some great-grandchildren. Mrs. Julia Fick was a lifelong member of the Houston Brethren Church where contributions may be sent in lieu of flowers. Prayer services were held Thursday, July 15 at 7 p.m. and the funeral services were held Friday, July 16, with Rev. Roland Chupik officiating at the Waltrip Chapel with interment at the Memorial Oaks Cemetery. We express our sincere sympathy to the surviving family of Julia Fick; may she rest in peace.

Jerry and Bessie Pavlicek with grandson, Henry Sullivan, winged from here to New York. From there they boarded the Peter Pan Bus and headed for Canada touring for 7 days from June 28th to July 5th. The three enjoyed the trip very much.

To top it off, Jerry and Bessie attended the Al Pierson dance Friday, July 16th to celebrate their 41st wedding anniversary. They pledged their vows July 19, 1941.

Congratulations and many more!

Their only daughter, Bessie, and son-in-law, Billy Stepan, with their two sons, Brent (age 11), and Derrick (age 9), departed in a comfortable motor home July 10th for Blueridge, Virginia to spend their family vacation. I talked to Bessie today and they were not at home, yet.

They have no idea when they will drive in.

World travelers, Tim and Rosalee Kostom, after a 3-week vacation in Czechoslovakia, returned home Thursday, July 8th.

Fraternally, Frances Olexa -SPJST-

Circle, Lodge No. 92 Fort Worth

Ladies'

The Ladies' Circle met at the National Hall Tuesday morning, July 13, with President Mary Powers presiding. After calling the meeting to order, she greeted members and visitors, Corine Tesar, Eugene Tesar and Claude Marchioni. She introduced Ms. Pat Griggs, a representative of the Lone Star Gas Company, who presented the main program for our meeting.

Reports of our June meeting were read and no corrections or deletions were needed and they stood as read.

Lillie McMillen, our Sunshine chairman, suffered a bone injury to her hip in a recent fall at the home of her son. After spending time in the hospital, she is now at home and thanked the Ciicle for the many cards, flowers and gifts. Anne Polk, Lillie's sister, told us that Lillie's husband, Mac, is a gentle nurse, good housekeeper and a dandy cook, and he is spoiling Lillie so much that she will not be in a hurry to assume her housekeeping duties.

Al Svacek, husband of Eleanor Svacek, thanked the Circle for their thoughtfulness during his recent illness. We extend good health wishes to all members who are sick.

President Powers announced that Mrs. Blanche Krupka, who was one of the early Czech settlers in Fort Worth, passed away and was being buried in the afternoon on the day of our meeting. She was a lifelong friend to many of our members.

On display, on the officers' table, was the Circle's gift of cooking utensils to SPJST Lodge No. 92 for permitting us to use the National Hall. Sister Marie Tesar used excellent judgment in the selection of the utensils, and we hope the lodge will be pleased to receive them as much as we are happy to give them. It was no easy task we assigned to Sister Tesar, and we appreciate the time and effort she took in finding the best and most serviceable utensils for Lodge No. 92. After her purchase, some money remained for other kitchen items which we will donate as soon as they are purchased.

We enjoyed the professional film of Chesapeake Bay Cooking presented by Ms. Griggs featuring fish and chicken dishes as prepared in Maryland. The recipes of the various dishes shown in the film were passed to members and some will probably be helpful to the cooks of the Ladies' Circle. Not only did we learn something about the preparation of chicken and fish, but also some of the history of the Chesapeake Bay area. It was an excellent program and we thank President Powers for her efforts to make our meetings interesting and beneficial.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to Clara Marchioni. Louis Belota, husband of Annie Belota, also celebrated a birthday. President Powers recited the blessing before

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adjourning for a delicious lunch.

Attractive door prizes donated by Clara Marchioni were won by Lydia Palachek and Hermina Cihacek.

Hostesses for the August 10th meeting will be Mary Powers, Tillie Gillis, Maggie Konecny, Mary Botik and Mary, Phyllis and Hermina Cihacek.

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

Birthday Club Lodge 88 News Houston

Sister Pearl Hanka called the meeting to order Wednesday, July 7, 1982.

The minutes from the previous meeting were read by Sister Rosalee Kostom. They were approved as read.

Sister Lillie Spies gave her financial report which was very good and it was accepted as read.

Sister Mary Kosut, our sunshine lady, gave her report, also. She sent get-well cards to Sister Agnes Pederson who is in Heights Hospital recuperating from a heart attack.

We hope she will be up and about soon. Mrs. Katy Kurtin, who is the mother of our Sister Rita Alexander, and Brother Richard Schnell. Sympathy cards were sent to Sister Minnie Bravenec and Sister Albina Drawe. Birthday cards were sent to Sisters Emma Jarisch, Evelyn Mikolas, Louise Kadlecek, Sylvia Melia, Anna Svestka, Rosalee Kostom, Annie Baethe, Stella Bukowski and Della Miksch. We were happy to know Sister Minnie Bravenec is back at home and hope to see her at the lodge real soon.

Sister Linda Bricker is returning home after a stay at Caroline Wheeler Rest Home and we hope she will be with us again, soon.

Sister Lydia Kadera is in Heights Hospital and we wish her a speedy recovery.

We want to welcome two new sisters to our Birthday Club: namely, Elsie. Talcott and Dorothy Gebhardt. We are happy to have both of you.

Hostesses for July were Sisters Mary Kosut, Bessie Vasula, Margaret Bohac (cooked for Birdie Pech), and Bessie Dewer (cooked for Sylvia Melia). Sister Mary Johnson donated the pickles.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to Sisters Emma Jarisch, Evelyn Mikolas, Louise Kadlecek, Sylvia Melia, Rosalee Kostom, Stella Bukowski, and Annie Baethe who will be 93 years young on the 28th of this month. She attends as many of our meetings as she can; she doesn't miss too many!

DATES TO REMEMBER:

August 4 — Game Party and Luncheon, it will be a covered dish served by the Birthday Club Sisters.

August 11 —Meeting, Games Party and. Lunch; do come and bring a relative or friend and enjoy being with everyone.

I want to say special thanks to Sister Lillian Finn for doing last month's meeting report; she did a beautiful job; she always does.

Thanks, again!

Fraternally, Edna Froelich Reporter

Seaton Choral Club News Tuesday night the air at Seaton Star Hall was filled with the melodies of our lovely Czech songs as the Seaton Choral Club met in regular singing session under the direction of Dorothy Morris, in place of Annie Jakubec, our leader, who had minor surgery. Those present, singing and enjoying it, were: Lillian and Frank Mikulec, Emily Stutevine, Agnes Schiller, Ruby Bolton, Mary Holick, Albina Mikeska, Georgia Sodek, Dorothy Morris, Otto Hanus, Laverne Vanicek, Dorothy and Jerry Pechal, Della Psencik, Anne Krcha, Emily Dohnalik, Martha Klusacek, Thelma Bartosh, Helen and Henry Janacek, our accompanist, and our new member, Josephine Kimmons who was welcomed into the club.

In the business meeting that followed, President Dorothy Morris presided; Lillian Mikulec read the minutes of a previous meeting. The club sent get-well wishes to its song leader, Annie Jakubec, wishing her a speedy recovery from the minor surgery. The club voted to accept both singing invitations: October 2 at the Killeen Catholic Church, and i October 17 at the Czech Day at the State Fair in Dallas. There are 35 members in the club and all are urged to make plans to attend these engagements.

After some discussion, the club voted to keep on singing through the summer months. Henry Janacek wants to keep playing and the majority of members enjoy the fe/lowship and the songs. Hope you come and join us., Reporter Thelma Bartosh

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Club Fort Worth

Friendship

Austin Aqua Festiva Czech Fest Austin, Texas The 14th annual Austin Aqua Festival Czech Fest will be held on Friday, August 6, 1982, from 6:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Auditorium Shores on Town Lake (Riverside Dr. and S. 1st St.).

Come join us on two stages for Czech singing, dancing and four polka bands.

East Stage: H.O.T. Czechs — 6:308:00 p.m. and 10:00-11:00 p.m.; Drabek's Polka Band — 8:00-9:45 p.m. and 11:30-1:00 a.m.; Czech Folk Dancers of West — 9:45-10:00 p.m.

West Stage: Louis Havelka of Rosenberg — 6:30-8:15 p.m.; Czech Folk Dancers of West — 8:15-8:30 p.m.; Vrazel's Polka Band — 8:3010:30 p.m. and 11:00-1:00 a.m.; Czech Relations Singers — 10:30-11:00 p.m.

Local Czech families will prepare homecooked Czech Dinners which will include, sausage, potatoes, sauerkraut, pickle, ice tea or coffee.

Sausage boats, rosettes, kolaches and other pastries, coffee and ice tea will be sold. Soft drinks and beer along with a variety of foods will be available throughout the evening from other groups on the grounds.

Raymond and Alice Prasatik will again have their many items from Czechoslovakia on display in the Heritage Booth. Drop by and pay them a visit and see the many items of interest from our native country.

Everyone join us in wearing your Czech costume.

Everyone come to a true Czech celebration for an evening of family fun. There will also be a special fun area for the children.

For further information contact Mrs. Lorenda Polasek, 7707 Woodrow Ave., Austin, Texas 78757, 512-452-5122 or Ted Vitek, 2012 Sunny Brook Dr., Austin, Texas 78723, 512-928-0960. This activity is coordinated by Austin KJZT No. 93 and KJT No. 112 along with the Austin Chamber of Commerce.

Admission at the gate will be $3.00 for adults and free for children under 12 years of age when accompanied by an adult OR $1.00 for adults with a Skipper pin purchased for $2.00 prior to August 1.

When you can find space for our article, we would be most appreciative and know that your readers will be glad to hear about our work.

Sincerely, Arthur R. Grigg, Curator ***

AIR MUSEUM SEEKS HELP FROM ETHNIC READERS Aviator's Memorial Museum, located near Los Angeles, is committed to the preservation of aviation history of European countries through research, publications and display of aeronautical material, and is also a memorial to aviators who played a part in that history.

The museum is searching for aeronautical artifacts such as: portrait photos of aviators in uniform, badges, uniforms or their parts, flying equipment, pilot certificates, log-books, etc. for the era 1912-1945 especially.

Although funds are limited, needed items offered for sale to the museum will be appraised and purchased. Donations will be greatly appreciated, however. The museum is non-profit and no charge is made to visitors.

In the museum, all personal items will be attributed to the aviator with his name and any known history, plus the name of the donor. This will also be done for any material used in the museum's publications on the subjects of aeronautical badges, uniforms and history, a series now in preparation.

Anyone wishing to sell or donate to the museum, especially in the name of a particular aviator, can contact: Aviator's Memorial Museum, Box 2164, Huntington Beach, CA 92647.

A xerox of small items, or a drawing of large items would help the museum to make accurate appraisals for items not donated outright. Photos can be ,sent back if required.

Thus far, the Serbian and Polish communities have responded to this call and it is hoped that all ethnic groups will be equally well-represented.

(This came in very recently; probably our Czech readers have something for above—Editor.)

Dear Members and Friends: The meeting was called to order

by President Mary Tesar, July 7, 1982 with fifteen members and four guests present.

Toni Reed was welcomed back after an absence due to a death in -SPJSTher family and illness.

All the reports were approved as read.

It was voted for the August 4th BULLETIN BOARD -SPJSTmeeting to have sandwiches, salads, desserts and drinks. Everyone Letter approved.

Aviator's Memorial Museum TEXAS FRATERNAL CONGRESS The hostesses for this meeting Box 2164 This year's Texas Fraternal will be Alene Kercho and Irene Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Congress will be held at The Inn Of Zubb.

14 July 1982 The Hills Hotel in Kerrville, A get well card was signed for October 30th-31st.

Ralph Gribble who is quite ill.

Dear Editor, *** "Happy Birthday" was sung to The article on the reverse side has DISTRICT II Rose Steinman, Jeanie Mason, appeared in The Polish Star, The The District II fall meeting will be Carolyn Cleveland and Louis Belota. American Srobobran and various We all joined Father Warren in other ethnic publications, which we held Sunday, Aug. 8, 1982 at Round saying the Grace before a delicious feel does a service to the community Rock, with Lodge No. 187 serving as lunch was served, followed by by offering substantial payment for host lodge. *** games. needed items and preserving We had a downpour that morning national heritage in this field.

DISTRICT V but it didn't dampen our spirits and The District VI fall meeting will An appeal through your publicathe rain was welcome; can't believe tion will yield some badly needed be held Sunday, Oct. 10, 1982 at this weather for July.

Lodge No. 88, 1435 Beall Street in We all missed Lydia Alholm, but response to the museum from the Houston. *0* she is having a wonderful time in areas and ethnic group served by you.

Europe.

District VI Time grows short, as old aviators See you August 4th at 10:30 a.m.

District VI fall meeting will The pass on, many times leaving their So until... Keep Smiling! be held Sunday, October 10, 1982 at history and artifacts for the junk Mary Pavey, the Moravia Dining Hall in Moravia. man. We must make an effort to Submitting for Lodge Hallettsville No. 4 will host preserve for posterity this ethnic Lydia Alholm the meeting.

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

REUNIONS MOGONYE REUNION A reunion of the descendants of John Mogonye, Sr. will be held Sunday, August 8, 1982 at the SPJST Lodge No. 18 in Elgin, Texas.

A picnic lunch will be served at noon. Each family is asked to bring enough food for your family. Eating utensils and drinks will be furnished, also bring white elephant prizes for games. Friends of family are welcome.

The Committee: Mike Mogonye, Pres.

Katie Mogonye, Sec. - SPJST

ONDRASEK-SUROVIK REUNION An Ondrasek-Surovik reunion has been planned for Sunday, August 15, 1982 at the SNOOK SPJST HALL at Snook, Texas. Please notify all of your family and anyone else who we may have overlooked in your area.

Bring a basket lunch and all utensils.

Coffee, tea and ice will be furnished.

Lunch will be served at 12:30, but the hall will be open at 9:30 a.m. if you wish to arrive early. Let's make every effort to attend. Everyone says its been five years since our last one.

Betty Schoenernann -SPJST

TROJACEK REUNION The descendants of the late John, Frank, Josef and Anton Trojacek, Mary Chapek and Annie Krajca will meet Sunday, August 22, 1982 at the Sokol Hall, Ennis, Texas.

Registration will begin at 11 a.m.; dinner will be served at 12:30 p.m.; and each family is asked to bring enough meat, vegetable, salad and dessert for your family. Admission of $3 per family or $1.50 single will be charged to cover the rent and supplies needed; plates and silverware will be furnished. For more information contact Milton Martinek at 875-7448, Sylvia Laznovsky at 875-3091 or Pat Fowler at 875-2083. Let's all try to come and make this another memorable occasion. Bring your pictures and mementoes for display.

The Committee: Milton Martinek Sylvia Laznovsky Margaret Krajca -SPJSTVYVIAL REUNION The fourth annual Vyvial reunion is scheduled to be held at the Rosenberg American Legion Hall the second Sunday, August 8, 1982. This will be an all day affair and all the kinfolks are urged to come early and stay late. Prepare a covered dish and join us in 'good fellowship.

Anyone reading this information is urged to notify others so that we may have a record turnout.

Milton Vyvial Reporter

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How can a fly walk on the ceiling?

A fly has a suction cup on each of its six feet. The suction cup is hollow inside and slightly moist. When it is pushed against a flat surface, most of the air is squeezed out. The moisture seals the edges and keeps air from getting back in, thus causing a lot of air to be on the outside and very little air inside the suction cup. The pressure of the outside air is strong and holds the suction cup to the ceiling.

The fly picks up three of its feet at a time to step forward. The suction cups on the other three feet hold the fly in place until it is their turn to move.

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Dear Youth Club Members, The Vestnik Project for the month of July is a list of twenty-one words or phrases that have been put into an illustration. For example, number 1 is the word SAND with a box or square around it; the answer is SAND BOX. These phrases or words can be tricky but a lot of fun. Take your time and enjoy it.

You may earn from 5 to 15 points on this activity. In order to earn points you must clip the article from the Vestnik and send to the Supreme Lodge to the attention of Jann Wilson. The deadline to earn points for this activity is August 15.

Remember to include your name, lodge number and youth leader's name so that I may inform them of the points you have earned.

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The youth earning 15 points for Dear Members: Last month we published a the June activity are t he following: Youth Leader Vestnik project for the youth club Lodge Name Pat Young members to do for fun or to earn 18 Melinda Harkins 20 Lance Ebner Rita Marburger additional points. The activity was a 24 Denise Posvar Carol Chervenka "Find-A-Word" puzzle. For each 24 Kim Schneider Carol Chervenka complete and correct puzzle sent to 24 Melanie Zavodny Carol Chervenka me a total of 15 points was earned by 25 Melanie Kudrna Betty Macalik 29 Mark Steger Melvin Steger each youth.

29 Shanna Pasemann Melvin Steger In order to earn points for these 30 Karen Kahanek Georgia Dorotik activities you must clip the article 30 Jean Dorotik Georgia Dorotik from the Vestnik and send it to the 30 Marcy Dorotik Georgia Dorotik Supreme Lodge to the attention of 30 Vicki Dorotik Georgia Dorotik Frances Motal Jann Wilson. NOT ALL PROJECTS 32 Heather Spears Frances Motal WILL EARN POINTS. For 32 Eric Motal Frances Motal example, there may be a puzzle, 32 Jason Motal 39 Brian Faust Renea Macik word maze, poem or story included 47 Kathy Billeck Mary Ann Billeck in the monthly activity. The puzzle 47 Mark Tepera Mary Ann Billeck and word maze would earn points, 47 John Thomas Mary Ann Billeck but the story or poem would not.

50 Michael Marek Vlasta Bartos 50 Mary Ann Bartos Vlasta Bartos If you do not have an extra 50 Patrick Bartos Vlasta Bartos Vestnik for the activity you may 50 Veronica Bartos Vlasta Bartos copy (Xerox or by hand) the activity 66 Chris Owen Barbara Brem and send it in.

66 Kevin Owen Barbara Brem The deadline for these activities 66 Larry Brem Barbara Brem Barbara Brem will be the 15th of the following 66 Michelle Shelton 86 Karen Shelton Barbara Brem month they are published. For Scott Listiak Linda Michka example, the July activity will be 74 74 Kathy Listiak Linda Michka due not later than August 15th.

117 Donald Marek Eugene Hrncir Anne Tomastik Remember to include your name 177 James Cox and lodge number so that I can Fraternally, inform your youth leader of the Jann Wilson points you have earned.

SYD scheduled to leave Friday, August 6th at 11 a.m.

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The junior group has 100 entries, ERONES AND CAMPERS: Our camp will begin Saturday, 19 adult leaders and c4perones, July 31st for the teenage group in plus 6 staff people will make it about ages 12 through 16; this group of 125 at meal time. In the teenage youngsters and their chaperones are group we will have 62 entries, 7 to arrive at camp between 10 and adults and 6 staff individuals for a 10:30 a.m., July 31st. This teenage total of 75; so they are divided much group of youth members will go better this year, but still quite a few home Tuesday, August 3rd about 11 more juniors.

Our morning break, whic/r4will a.m. include cookies and punch or The junior group (6-12) of children will arrive at camp Tuesday, August Gaterade, will be furnished by the 3rd at about 10 a.m. and are camp, but the afternoon break is

From the District Youth Counselors

soda pop and the children must buy their own so they should have some money for drinks. (There will also be some SPJST caps and T-shirts available if they wish to purchase these items.)

If you have any questions ask your leader or feel free to call me at anytime.

Items To Bring To Camp: 1. Sheets 2. Pillow (if you use one) 3. Light cover 4. Swim suit and underclothes (Junior group underclothes initialed if possible.)

5. Towels and wash cloth 6. Toilet articles (soap and grooming needs) 7. Casual clothes 8. Flashlight (Optional) 9. Long pants, socks and shoes (a must if you plan to ride horses) 10. Hat or cap (for hiking and archery) 11. Change of clothes for each day and large grocery bag or garbage bag for dirty clothes 12. Comfortable shoes (2 or 3 pairs are desirable) because you will walk and play quite a bit. (1 pair of old tennis shoes for canoeing) 13. Camera (if desired) 14. Suntan lotion or bug repellent (optional) 15. Tennis racquet (if you wish to play tennis), balls furnished by the district 16. Stereo records (optional) or some favorite dance records 17. Some money for extra soda pop (there will be morning refreshments served by the camp) Our schedule includes swimming, canoeing, horseback riding, crafts, some hiking, outdoor and indoorgames of many varieties, also softball, and parties are planned for each night.

We will have flag ceremonies twice daily and there should be a patriotic song or a poem in addition to the pledge. Each club will have one of these ceremonies for each group, so plan what you will do.

Table grace will also be given by the youth members at each meal.

The shortest way to get to Camp Val Verde is to take Hwy. 36 West out of Temple, go about 6 miles, take Hwy. 317 to the right, toward Moody and go straight through Moody and to McGregor, go to the second red light in McGregor and turn right; this will be Hwy. 84 heading east toward Waco, go about 8 miles to the Val Verde exit to the left, follow that road and when you come to a "T" turn right and then take the second road to the left and that takes you into camp. Stop at the flag pole for further instructions.

It seems that I am running out of time this year trying to get this in the Vestnik, so I hope you will come to camp and see what else was planned this last week.

The schedule planned for this year will be similar to last year's for the junior category since we will have to divide them into five groups and plan to give them a little time to rest during noon; if it will be too hot, we may have to slow down our activities.

We certainly hope all of you, who sent in applications, will be able to attend because we are having a place reserved for you in your group and your cabin and we have plans to have a great camp.

Let's all remember our fall District II meeting and dance, also

10/VESTNfK — Wednesday, July 28, 1982 bowling for the youth members August 8th at Lodge 187 in Round Rock. More on this next week. Hope to see you at camp!

Fraternally, Frank Klinkovsky, DYC P.S. Please bring a shirt or T-shirt or some item you want to paint with fabric paint that won't wash out.

You may draw or trace an object or design or iron on a design on your item at home if you wish. There will be some designs available for you to use at camp craft. The fabric with a closely woven stitch colors better and looks better than the loosely woven knit shirts; also, it is better if the item had already been washed before it is painted.

The junior camp will include a penny carnival so the junior group should bring their pennies for this activity. There will not be a costume party so you don't have to worry about that; we plan to show a movie for both groups, plus an animal show for both groups.

There is a separate letter about the fall meeting, please read it.

Have a safe trip to camp and we will see you there!

-SPJST-

II Achievement Day Results District

The YAD of District II was wellattended by both youth and adult members. The youth members were full of enthusiasm and they were well-represented from the whole district. There were.70 youngsters who participated in the talent and royalty contests; there were 210 craft entries in the arts/crafts, and we had three kings and eight queens competing in the Royalty contest.

On the district level, all active youth clubs, including Academy, Seaton, Taylor, Cyclone, Rockdale, Granger, Elgin, Beyersville, Lovelady and Round Rock were -very well-represented.

I would like to thank the youth leaders, assistants, District II officers, Director Henry Vitek, SL President Nick Morris (for presenting the points awards), SYD Jann Wilson, and many other sisters and brothers who were so efficient in helping our YAD to become a great success. It was through your help that made this day successful and we certainly do wish to thank everyone. I would especially wish to express my appreciation to the five persons who did all the tabulating; Brother Henry Vitek supervised this committee. They certainly deserve to be complimented. The local lodge youth leaders and assistants, all did their part and certainly did it well.

THANK YOU AGAIN, ONE AND ALL! I wish to add my gratitude to the judges who donated all of their time and we certainly do appreciate the use of their time and talents.

ALL the members of District II wish to say "THANK YOU, LODGE 177 ACADEMY" for being such a good host lodge and helping in many ways to make our YAD a great success. A special thanks to the members who worked that day, in the bar, kitchen, and setting up the chairs, tables, etc; also, for the delicious meal they served. A big THANK YOU to the members from

fro Amy tch in ago-Lodge 48 is the District II 1st plae winner in Individual Talent. (Amy had to leave before the winners' names were announced for picture taking and we thank YL Leona Stalmach for supplying us with one — Editor)

Junior Group First Place Talent Winners from Lodge 74 in District II. Kneeling, L to R: Jennifer West, Diana Fairchild, Karen Daye, Sherry Michka.

Standing, L to R: Scott McKenney, Scott Listiak, Craig Stone, and Eric Driskell.

Hobby Kits 6-9: lst-Jenice Hawk (177) 2nd-Eric Tomastik (177) 3rd-Carey Holman (187) 10-12: 1st-Shanna Pasemann (29) 2nd-Lance Ebner (20) 3rd-Amanda Richter (20) 13-14: 1st-Carol Marek (174) 2nd-Sue Marburger (20) 3rd-Denise Posvar (24) 15-17: District 11 l irst Place Individual 1st-Lesley Hines (29) Talent Winners, L to R: Sherry Seni4;r Group First Place Talent 2nd-Michelle Strmiska (20) Winners in District II from Lodge 20, Michka of Lodge 74, in ages 10-12; Constructed Items Sue Marburger of Lodge 20, 13-14; L to R: Becky White and Cara Lea 6-9: and Cara Lea Carpenter of Lodge 20, Carpenter.

1st-Matt West (74) 15-17. (All YAD pictures by Editor) and her duchess is Kari Kovar; Lisa 2nd-Clay Schneider (29) Leschber of Lodge 187 Round Rock 10-12: Lodge 177 who helped me; your help is the 1st runner-up with Duchess 1st-Scott Listiak (74) was greatly appreciated. Many Carey Holman; and 2nd runner-up is 2nd-Daniel Marek, Jr. (174) thanks also to Anne and Bruce Anne Cox of Lodge 177 Academy 3rd-(tie) Dawn Peterson (18) Tomastik, Mrs. Ray Lisenbe, Mrs. and her duchess is Missy Hawk.

3rd-(tie) Melinda Harkins (18) The competition was tough and all Gloria Pustka, Mrs. Jarice McMillan 13-14: for the help in setting up the stage the contestants did an excellent job.

1st-Mark Tepera (47) and furnishing the beautiful flowers Congratulations to the winners and 2nd-Carol Marek (174) and decorations, plus the individuals also to all of you who participated.

3rd-James Cox (177) working in the refreshments stand, Thanks to all for trying and as the 15-17: and many youth members who saying goes "you cannot win if you 1st-Johnny Hicks (177) helped to set up tables and chairs. don't enter."

2nd-Jessica Jacobson (187) Thanks again, Lodge 177, for your 3rd-Cindy Marek (174) cooperation, your help, and the use Individual Talent Science/Education of your facilities.

6-9: 6-9: My additional thanks go to a great 1st-Amy Stalmach (48) 1st-John Thomas (47) group of youth leaders and 10-12: 10-12: assistants for their loyalty and 1st-Sherry Michka (74) 1st-Daniel Marek, Jr. (174) devotion to the youngsters in the 2nd-Sandra Hines (29) 2nd-Craig Stone (74) SPJST, including my assistant, 3rd-Jennifer West (74) 3rd-Veronica Schneider (29) Melvin Steger, leaders, spouses; also 13-14: 13-14: my wife, Irma. All of these persons 1st-Sue Marburger (20) 1st-Mike Bartek (177) were working so you can see it takes 15-17: 2nd-Troy Marx (29) a lot of cooperation from all of you, 1st-Cara Lea Carpenter (20) 3rd-Curtis Rosenbusch (187) and I certainly thank you again for 2nd-Paula Staton (18) 15-17: your help and thank everyone for 3rd-Shawn Burris (74) 1st-Vicki Tepera (47) your encouragement and your Group Talent attendance.

2nd-Becky White (20) Juniors: I was about to forget our Editor 3rd-Mandy Mikulencak (20) 1st-Lodge Lovelady No. 74 Rudy Sefcik and his lovely, smiling 2nd-Lodge Round Rock No. 187 Foods wife, Maxine, for their help in taking 3rd-Lodge Granger No. 20 6-9: all of our YAD pictures and lining Seniors: 1st-Ronson Pechal (177) up these youngsters for picture 1st-Lodge 20, Granger 2nd-Travis McKenney (74) taking. Thank you, Rudy and 2nd-Lodge 20, Granger 3rd-Jenice Hawk (177) Maxine, for your help and kind Handicraft 10-12: words. By you being present it 6-9: 1st-Amanda Richter (20) certainly gave me much relief in this lst-Kristie Waits (24) 2nd-Michael Morris (47) portion of my duties. Thank you for 2nd-John P. Chervenka (24) 3rd-Diana Fairchild (74) coming!

3rd-(tie) Eric Tomastik (177) 13-14: I will start the results of our 3rd-(tie) Donald Tomastik (177) 1st-Sue Marburger (20) YAD with the Royalty. Our District 10-12: 2nd-Denise Posvar (24) II King winner is Troy Marx from 1st-Shanna Pasemann (29) 3rd-Dedra Tomastik (177) Lodge Taylor No. 29 and his duke is 2nd-Crystal Marx (48) 15-17: Clay Schneider; the 1st runner-up is 3rd-Veronica Schneider (29) 1st-Lisa Tepera (47) Joe Giarrusso from Lodge Round 13-14: 2nd-Vicki Tepera (47) Rock No. 187 and his duke is David 1st-Sue Marburger (20) 3rd-Lesley Hines (29) Giarrusso; from Lodge Academy No. 2nd-Dedra Tomastik (177) 177 is Johnny Ray Hicks - 2nd Pictorial Arts 3rd-Billy Pfeiffer (48) runner-up, with his Duke Ronson 15-17: 6-9: Pechal.

1st-Travis McKenney (74) 1st-Becky White (20) District II Queen winner is Mandy 2nd-Diane Dorner (24) 2nd-James Harkins (18) Mikulencak of Lodge Granger No. 20 3rd-Jeff Tucker (47) 3rd-Cindy Marek (174)

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Craft First Place Winners in ages 6-9 from District II, L to R: Travis McKenney (74, Pictorial Arts); Ronson Pechal (177, Foods); Matt West (74, Constructed Items); Jenice Hawk (177, Hobby Kits); John Thomas (47, Science/Education); and Christy Waits (24, Handicraft). Misty Marx of Lodge 48 who won a first place in Home Arts bad to leave earlier before picture taking -- Editor.

Additional First Place Craft Winners in 15-17, L to R: Vicky Frei (174, it Pictorial Arts); Lisa Tepera (47, Home Arts and Foods); Johnny Ray Hicks (177, Constructed Items); Leslie Hines (29, Hobby Kits); Vicki Tepera (47, ScienceEducation); and Becky White (20, Handicraft).

First Place Winners in Craft 10-12, L to R: Michael Curik (48, in Pictorial Arts); Veronica Schneider (29, Home Arts); Amanda Richter (20, Foods); Scott Listiak (74, Constructed Items); Shanna Pasemann (29, Hobby Kits and Handicraft); and Daniel Marek (174, Science/Education).

15-17: 1st-Lisa Tepera (47) 2nd-Vicki Tepera (47) 3rd-Lisa Leschber (187) Scrapbook 1st-Lodge 47 Seaton Youth Club 2nd-Lodge 29 Taylor Youth Club 3rd-Lodge 74 Lovelady Youth Club

Craft First Place Winners in 13-14, L to R: Sue Marburger (20, in Foods and Handicraft); Mark Tepera (47, Constructed Items); and Carol Marek (174, Hobby Kits). Others winning 1st place and not pictured are Tim Cavanaugh (20, Pictorial Arts; Mike Bartek, 177, Science/Education; and Dedra Tomastik (177, Home Arts).

10-12: 1st-Michael Curik (48) 2nd-Sherry Michka (74) 3rd-Kathy Listiak (74) 13-14: 1st-Tim Cavanaugh (20) 2nd-Sue Marburger (20) 15-17: 1st-Vicky Frei (174) 2nd-Mandy Mikulencak (20) 3rd-Keith McMillan (177) Home Arts 6-9: 1st-Misty Marx (48) 2nd-Travis McKenney (74) 3rd-Donald Tomastik (177) 10-12: 1st-Veronica Schneider (29) 2nd-Lori Nelson (18) 3rd-Beth Heger (20) 13-14: 1st-Dedra Tomastik (177) 2nd-Sherry Henze (18) 3rd-Phylis Jacobson (187)

District II Royalty -- L to R: Duke Clay Schneider (29), King Troy Marx (29), Queen Mandy Mikulencak (20), and Duchess Kari Kovar (20). (Photo courtesy DYC Frank Klinkovsky-Ed.)

The first 2 scrapbooks listed will both be permitted to compete at State YAD competition.

All of the first place talent and craft winners will compete in statewide competition August 22nd at Temple High School and the Royalty will compete for State King and Queen Saturday, September 18th at Lodge 177 in Academy.

I would like to congratulate every contestant for a fine performance and I wish all the 1st Lodge Seaton No. 47 Youth Club place winners much luck whenever won the Scrapbook competition. they perform at State. The audience Kim Craft is the chairman of the is also to be complimented for being Scrapbook Committee. (Photo attentive. courtesy DYC Frank Klinkovsky This year we were honored to -Ed.) have our 1981-82 Royalty District King Chris Smitherman (74) and District Queen Dana Volek (187) to MC at our YAD; they did a wonderful job and are to be com plimented for their performance and willingness. Thanks again to both of you and thanks again also to everyone else.

We were all very pleased and thrilled to have both television stations KWTX and KCEN to attend our Youth Achievement Day and we received coverage on the 10 o'clock news from both stations.

KWTX gave a good filming on several crafts and described the activities of the day and also announced our State competition.

Channel 6 - Temple filmed the Royalty and showed several slides on their 10 p.m. news, so we received good publicity from the TV stations for which I was very happy.

KCEN even announced the Royalty The 1981-82 District II King and winners' names.

There is a separate letter of what to Queen, Chris Smitherman of Lodge bring to camp, so please read it. See Lovelady No. 74, and Dana vfqk of Lodge Round Rock No. 187 emceed you all at camp! the portion of the Royalty Fraternally, competition at Lodge 177 in Frank Klinkovsky, DYC Academy, July 11, 1982.

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District II Junior and Teenager of the Year, L to R: Dawn Peterson and Paula Staton, both from Lodge Elgin No. 18.

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1.1■■■■le LODGE 92 YC PLANS CAKE WALK AT LODGE DANCE Dear Readers, The youth club of Lodge No. 92 in Fort Worth will be working the kitchen and having a cake walk at the lodge dance Saturday, July 31, 1982. The band playing will be The Czech Mates. Our youth will appreciate any cakes that the members will donate for this dance.

Part of the money earned by the youth members will be used for a trip to White Water Amusement Park in Grand Prairie.

The youth club went to Six Flags in June with money earned during the year. Everyone had a great time despite a little rain. We are looking forward to the next trip.

Fraternally, Gordon Hubenak Youth Leader -SPJST-

12/VESTNIK — Wednesday, July 28, 1982

HILLJE YOUTH WIN MANY ENTRIES

willvotompete at State YAD in Temple, August 22nd.

All members going to camp are reminded to bring a shirt to paint, a set of old clothes and shaving cream.

Be there and see you next month at our monthly meeting.

Fraternally, Johnny Hicks (16) Reporter (7-19-82) SPJSTWARRENTON YC ENJOYS

Hillje Lodge No. 40 was proud to see the wonderful results of their newly formed youth groups participation in the District VI Youth Achievement Day held in Taiton, Sunday, July 18th. Several of our young members entered with a variety of crafts. We also had several members who did very well in the competition.

Theresa and Linda Kuleak won first place with their clarinet duet in SWIMMING PARTY the Group Talent, ages 6-12. Theresa The Warrenton Lodge No. 179 Kulcak also placed first in Home Arts, ages 10-12; second place in Youth Club had their summer social Pictorial Arts, ages 10-12 and second at the La Grange swimming pool Thursday evening, July 15th. We place in Hobby Kits, ages 10-12.

Linda Kuleak placed third in had a great time; there were 50 Home Arts, ages 10-12 and third in swimmers and a number of spectators. Thank you to the six Hobby Kits, ages 10-12. others who helped serve refreshAnother young member to win was Lachelle Bacak, who placed ments and to the life guards also go third with her tap dance in Individ- our thanks.

Business was brief. We will have a ual Talent, ages 6-9; won first place cake walk at the annual feast held in Pictorial Arts, ages 6-9 and first Sunday, August 8th; every member place in Home Arts, ages 6-9.

Bradley Bacak and Danny Borak is asked to bring a cake. See you received green ribbons for their then! participation in the YAD contests.

Fraternally, Steel Schoenst They both had some very fine entries. All entries which won first (7-20-82) --SPJSTplace are now eligible for State competition in Temple.

COTTONWOOD YC PLANS Any young Lodge No. 40 member SEVERAL ACTIVITIES interested in joining the youth Dear Readers, group, please contact Mrs. James We have been busy in our youth Bacak of El Campo. club at Lodge No. 6 working on our Fraternally, scrapbook, crafts and talent rehearLaverne Bacak sals.

--SPJST-Several activities have been planned and dates will be set soon.

We are looking forward to our annual Westfest coming in September; we will have a booth, so we will need all youth club members to help.

Have a nice summer!

LODGE 30 YC WELCOMES Fraternally, NEW MEMBERS Darrell Uptmor (14) Dear Vestnik Readers, (7-20-82) The Taiton SPJST Youth Club -SPJST-held their monthly meeting Sunday, EL CAMPO YC MET IN JUNE July 11, at 2:30 p.m. in the Taiton The SPJST Lodge El Campo No. Community Center.

50 youth members held their Our meeting was called to order meeting at the American Legion

by President Vicki Dorotik, Marcy Dorotik led the Pledge and Kristi Hall, June 16th.

Door prizes were won by Patrick Korenek said the prayer.

Bartos and Jody Henderson. We We have four new members, sang "Happy Birthday" to Joseph Craig Dorotik, Craig Dornak, Tracy Krpec and Joey Krpec, who joined Bartos. our Youth Club.

We talked about District VI YAD Contest winners in three age which was planned for July 18 at groups were 6-9: 1st-Stephanie Taiton. We also made craft.

Roye, 2nd-Lenice Kasper, 3rd-Craig Refreshments were served by Dorotik; in 10-12: 1st-Marcy Dorotik, Mrs. Brandt and Mrs. Dillon.

2nd-Linda Treumer, 3rd-Michael Fraternally, Milder; and in 13-17: 1st-Michelle Patrick I3artos (13) Srubar, 2nd-Jean Dorotik and Vicki (7- 9-82) Dorotik tied, 3rd-Rudy Laitkep, Jr. -SPJSTWe then played a game of musical T'AITON YC PLANS chairs, had practice for YAD, and SUMMER OUTING had refreshments.

Dear Vestnik Readers, Fraternally, The Talton Lodge No. 30 SPJST Jean Dorotik (13) Youth Club will have their annual (7-19-82) summer outing August 1, 1982, at --SPJST-the American Legion Park. The SEVERAL ACADEMY YOUTH outing starts at 2 p.m. Our meeting will probably start at 4 p.m.

WIN AWARDS AT YAD Our program is on "Summer." For The July meeting of Lodge No. the contests, members 6 through 9 177 Youth Club was called to order

by President Kevin Beck at 7:20 p.m. are supposed to cut out pictures to We held District II YAD at our make a picture about camp; 10-12 lodge and several of our young and 13-17 youth are supposed to people won in crafts: namely, Mike draw a picture about "Summer."

A hamburger supper and a lot of Bartek placed first in fun will follow. I hope to see you Science/Educational with a project there! on electricity; Johnny Ray Hicks, 1st Fraternally yours, on a butcherblock; Dedra Tomastik, Vicki Dorotik (16) 1st with a Granny shawl afghan; (7-17-82) -SPJSTRonson Pechal, 1st in Foods. They

From the Youth Members

LODGE 50 YC HOLDS MEETING The SPJST Lodge No. 50 Youth Club of El Campo held their monthly meeting June 16, at the American Legion Hall.

Jody Henderson and Patrick Bartos won prizes. Joseph Bartos had a birthday in June.

Mrs. Brandt and Mrs. Dillon served refreshments.

We discussed District VI YAD which was set for July 18th.

Veronica Bartos (14) (7-19-82) - SPJST

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON YOUTH CLUB Our Youth Club 'met Tuesday night, July 6, 1982 at 8 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President, Lisa Tepera. Pledge of Allegiance and Club motto were led

by Mark Tepera. Treasurer Kathy Billeck gave the treasurer's report.

Guest was Kevin Perkins.

Prizes were won by Lisa Tepera and Timmy Wilson. Social for the month will be swimming at Lions Complex.

We discussed district YAD and also our camp schedule for the last part of July and first part of August.

Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

Fraternally, Kim Craft-Reporter --SPJST -

FLORESVILLE LODGE 107 YC NEWS Dear Vestnik Readers, June 27, Lodge 107 packed into our cars and traveled to Corpus Christi, Texas for District VII's YAD. I will be going to State for my first place entries in Science/Education and in Hobby Kits.

I won second in Individual Talent and Jackie Burleson and I won second in Group Talent I received a third place in Foods and fourth in Pictorial Arts. I also made fourth place Junior of Lodge 107 and received a check for $10.00.

This was my first YAD and I enjoyed it very much and look forward to going to State.

Thank you to Polly Bayer for taking me because my parents had to stay home with my little brother who was sick.

Fraternally, Rusty Condra (7) (7-21-82) --SPJST-

camp. The meeting was then adjourned.

Door prizes were won by Monica Spitzenberger, Trudy Krenek and Dwayne Kersten.

Fraternally, Tami Krenek (15) (7-21-82) -SPJST-

CYCLONE

YOUTH CLUB NEWS

Dear Readers, Our meeting of Lodge No. 24 was called to order by President Terri Vanicek.

Secretary Kim Schneider checked the roll and read last month's minutes. We had 20 members, 3 visitors Tracey Jo Chervenka, Bradly Mar ek and Chris Dorner present.

We have one new member, Christy Marek; we are glad to have her.

Our social for this month will be going to the Waterslide in Hewitt.

Diane Dorner is having a birthday this month.

Fraternally, Sonia Castillo, Reporter (7-22-82) -SPJST

BRYAN LODGE NO. 39 YC NEWS Dear Members, Our July meeting was a lot of fun.

We had a program for a nursing home. Afterwards, we had a hot dog supper and played games.

Don't forget the swimming party July 31st.

Fraternally, Brian Faust (7-21-82) -SPJST-

LODGE 30 YC HAS MANY DISTRICT WINNERS

Dear Vestnik Readers, District VI held their Youth Achievement Day at, the Taiton Community Center.

The talent competition and judging of crafts started at 1:30 p.m.

Lodge 30, Taiton, members went home with many awards in four categories: Winners in 6-9 craft from Taiton were Slate Srubar, Stephanie Roye and Kristi Korenek; in 10-12 were Marcy Dorotik, Linda Treumer and Janne Dornak; in 13-14 were LODGE DIME BOX NO. 13 Jean Dorotik, Kim Dornak and YC PLANS EVENTS Michelle Srubar; and in 15-17 were Vicki Dorotik and Karen Kahanek.

Dear Readers, In Talent our participants in 6-9 We held our last monthly meeting July 19, 1982. President Pam were Stephanie Roye, Kristi Spitzenberger called the meeting, to Korenek and Slate Srubar; in 13-14 Michelle Srubar, in 13-14 Kelly order.

Trudy Krenek led us in the Pledge Korenek and Rudy Laitkep. In Group Talent our 13-17 group won of Allegiance.

The roll was then called, and the first place, and our 6-12 group won secretary's minutes and treasurer's second place.

The SPJST District VI Queen is reports were both given and Marjorie Treumer; her duchess is accepted as read.

The meeting was turned over to Stephanie Roye, both are from our youth leaders. We will have five Taiton Lodge No. 30; also, our scrapcakes auctioned off at the Catholic book was awarded first place, and Bazaar and Picnic held July 25th. our Teenager of the Year is Vicki Boys and girls in ages 11 and under Dorotik and Jean Dorotik is our planned a party at the hall for Junior of the Year, both of them are Tuesday, July 20th; the boys and also from Taiton.

I am looking forward to State girls in ages 12 and up planned a slumber party at the hall for YAD at Temple in August.

Fraternally, Wednesday, July 21st. A movie was Jean Dorotik (13) also planned to be shown at both (7-21-82) parties.

--SPJSTMarlene Strong.talked tows about

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Oddit Dopisovatelii Tak Vselicos — Aneika Houdkova.

Mantele Josef Vlkovi me sdelili, v nedeli 11. eervence jeli do Ennis ponevadt jeji tetieka pi. Jos. Martinkova, (rozend Trojadkova) slavila sve 75 narozeniny a oni chteli byti ptitomni oslave, ktera se konala v Crisp Community Center nedaleko Ennis. Poeasf bylo pekne a sin tato byla velice pina, nebot' deti, vnukove a vnudky a pravnukove (a piltele ten) se zueastnili teto 'Acne oslavy.

Jidla bylo pry mnoho a velmi dobreho a katdy se mel hezky. Zname se s rodinou Martinkovou velmi dobre hned od detstvi a jiste ji ptejeme jegte mnoho takovych narozenin a hlavne hodne zdravi. Rodina Martinkova jsou vgichni elenove SPJST tadu 25 v Ennis.

Musim scielit, ze zase nekolik krajanil z Ceskoslovenska ptijelo pied tydnem zase k nam do Dallasu a jeden krajan ptivez1 etytil dospele a hocha k nam, aby si mohli eesky pohovotit kdy anglicky moc neurneji a tadneho zde neznali. Jsou to mantele Josef Polidarovi se sestiletym synkem Nikolem, Vladimir Pgenieka a Michal Sigak — myslirn vgichni z Prahy. Vgichni jig pracuji a jsern jista, 2e budou nam delat peknou reklamu svou pracovitosti a poctivosti, a ja \Tidy m gm radost, kdy Ameridane je pochvali tak jako tomu bylo kdy p. Polidar pracoval na Florida a jeho zamestnavatel mu dal pekne vysvecideni a teld, ze ho nerad ztraci. Jako zajirnavost musim r ci, ze pi. Polidarova. (Blatena) byla za svobodna Houdkovd, — cot nas opravdu ptekvapilo. V leceems jsme jim poradili a vypomohli se gatstvem darovanym lidmi a i jinak podali pomocnou ruku. Ptejeme jim mnoho gtesti, aby se jim vge dd.-II° a slibili jsme jim, ze je nekdy vezmeme do Ennis mezi tamnf krajany a budeme hledet i zde je ptedstavit na gim lidem.

Kdyi jsme nedavno byli v Ennis talc jsem se dovedela, ie byvaly rodak ennisky p. Frank Slovak, syn Karel Slovalcovych neciasno zeintel v Louisidne. Vice podrobnostf nevfm, nebot' zadny tai nic nevedel. Vim, ze mnoho tech co dtfve bgrvali v Ennis si ho budou pamatovat nebot' dlouho tam bydlel co mladik. Necht' odpodivd, v pokoji.

Minuly tyden se stalo zase neco stragneho, eemu elovek nerniite uvetit kdy dye 17. leta deveata a jejich 18 lety spoleenik byli nalezeni zavratcleni opu gtenem parku u jezera Waco a co bylo nejhor gi, vgichni byli pobodani a krky podtezane. Toto jest neco demu tadny nemfite rozumet, kdo a prod" je tak zprovodili ze sveta?

Hoch byl z Waco a deveata z Waxahachie. Deveata take byla upine naha, a svazana, provazem. Nekdo mysli, 'tie asi chteli je okrast a pak je zabili aby to na ne netekli. Cele okoli ve Waco a Waxahachie jsou velice rozru geni nad timto ohavnym einem a nevi se, zda se pachatele vypatraji.

Noviny ptinesly zpravu, te pestitele ttegni se dornabaji legislace, ktera by jim dovolila oznaeit tte gne jako

narodni ovoce (tak jako orel byl oznacen co narodni ptak SpojenYch stall). Rikaji, ze v nag zemi se tresne nejvice pestuji z celeho sveta. Tedy chteji pestitele aby ovoce doglo uznani. Prave nyni dochazeji ttegne druhu 'Bing," ktere jsou velice dobre.

Take se Hid, te pestitele jablek chti aby jabika byly uznany co narodni ovoce a tak asi to bude Why zapas mezi temi dverni. Uvidime, co se pozdeji stane.

Zdejgi Times Herald noviny v pa,'-tek ptinesly pekne pojedna,"ni o to eeska restauraci v eisle 2810 severni Henderson ulici. Zprava udava, nekolik lidfslo se tam podivat a nekteti byli eeskeho pfivodu a druzi zase jinonarodovci a ta co to popisovala, tak neskrblila chvalou nad dobrym eeskym jfdlem a ten tekla, te davaji dobre porce. Dostane se tam pry dobre polevka s jatrovyrni knedlieky, svielcova, veptova peeene a jine a vge dobre. Jedna pant z Temple me nedavno zvonila, ze sem ptijela s ptitelkyni a chtela navgtivit jidelnu mantelft Doubkovych z Prahy, ale vge bylo zavieno a tadny ji nemohl rici kdy otvirajf a tak odjely s nepotizenou, cot bylo gkoda. Tak zde chci scielit, tie jidelna je v pondeli zavtend a od titery az ptes nedeli se otvird v 5:30 odpoledne at do 10:30 weer. Telefon je tento :826-6209.

Tedy kdo se zajimate telefonujte si a ' zajistete si misto abyste byli pak spokojeni. Katcly kdo tam byl to moc diva.

Ta 82 lets babieka Laura Clarkova z Houstonu ktera nedavno byla zateend skrze to, ze mela v zahradce nekolik stonku drogu marijuana ktere byly 4 stopy vysoke a o Icterych ona tvrdila, ze myslela ze je to lediva bylina na jeji revma, mela pored potahovani s policii se rozhodla, tedy aby mela pokoj se ptizna, ze mela marijuana a chce aby porota pti soudu o of rozhodla co se s ni ma stat.

Ti kteti ji chti soudit tekli, aby se pfiznala a oni ze se vynasnatiji dat na probaci na dva roky. Tato pant od mladi v Arkansasu poutivala koteny teto rostliny jako obklad na bolave mista. Kdovi, jak to dopadne?

Pted tterni lety na statni -vystave zde jelo nekolik lidi v tak zvane "Skyride" eili vzduchova gondole a jisty Fred Millard byl zabit kdy viiz spadl doll a 17 druhych bylo zraneno (mezi nimi mantielka a tti dcery). Ted' onehdy bylo vdove po zabitern ptitknuto vice jak pet miliond dolara za to, a dcerky dostanou jeden milion.

Tahlo se to celkem tti roky a koneene to bylo ukoneeno. Ani zprava vystavy ani vgrobce gondoly nechti vziti na sebe vinu za negtesti ale piece se to vyrovnalo.

Nedavno v Sulphur Springs jisty milionat-mlekarnik ktergr vlastni 4 takove mlekatske farmy a jeho syn byli obvineni, *tie chteli pagovat drogy do Spojenych state (celkem pry asi 3800 liber marijuany) a acrekli, te jsou nevinni, budou souzeni prigti mesic a jestli se jim dokate viva, tak Cell vysoke pokute a nekolik rokt vezenl. lleknete me milt etenati, 'tie kdy byli milionari nad" pottebovali ICAt O shy et penfze talwygm

zpilsobern? Je to k neuveteni, co se vse dnes deje na svete!

Televize nedavno tilcazovala jak v tech eernych horach v Jitni Dakote sochar chysta velmi pekny pamatnfk indianskemu nakelniku ktery se jrnenoval "Crazy Horse" eili "Blaznivy kfin," ktereho zabil americky vojak v 1877. Sochat (asi polskeho pilvodu jmenem Korczak Ziolkowslci) pracuje na torn pamatnilcu na Thunderhead hote jiz 35 let ponevadz si obllbil statecneho bojovnika a chce aby lid mel na nej pamatku. Ziolkowslci ma deti a sedm z techto pracuji s otcem mnoho let. Za tu dobu 35 let tesal tolik tyrde slcaly a odtesal uz vice jak sedm rnilionfi tun kamene z to hory. On chce tam potidit nejen sochu valeenilca na koni ale tai museum a gkolu pro indianske deti. Take je tam jeskyne a v to on chce po smrti odpoeivat. Abyste vedeli jak ohramna ma byti ta socha talc nadelnik na koni bude pry 583 stopy vyglcy a 541 stop dlouhy, a jeho ruka pry bude 263 stop dlouha a petf ve vlasech bude 44 stop. Dovedete si ptedstavit jist y velikosti tohoto pamatmku, ze ano.? On poeita vstupne navgtevnilcum a potidil fond na vzdelani indianskych deb'. Pk/ praci poutiva dosti dynamitu a doufa, ze za Best neb sedm let dokondi svou praci a pak bude spokojen.

Take jsem se dovedala, ze v Ennis policista Sertant Grady McCall a policejni reditel ze Savoy, Tex., uctili pamatku zesnuleho zastteleneho policistu Ray Kovite tim, te ptedali jeho vdove nekolik eestnYch uznani za jeho slutby. Obdrtela rnedailii eestnou, pak vlajlcu a policista Joe Reynolds zas ji ptedal destny certefikat, take ma peknou pamatku na dobreho mantela. Wend, gkoda dobrych lidi! Jegte mu,sim dodat, te pi. Kovatova jest neteti zesnule sl.

Anieky Ptilcrylove, ktera jit nekolik let je na veenosti.

—SPJST-

a neptatel at' hrozba nebo kletba se rorttigtf jak mrak o skalny tea.

Jen prapor vzhilrul K ptedu jmenem Pane a vzejde slunce, volnose z inrikavy, kdyi kat& ne vlast narnitene rine se verna eeski prsa nastavf.

Jen Write, srdcem k srdci, pail k paii stuj v svatem boji eeskfch pluk, a tem, kdot padnou dnes na ptedni strati, kdys iehnat bude vlast a geastnf. vnuk.

Vlastenecka basen Na pfecini strati od J. V. Slanka je zajiste vhodnym tivodern meho eianku k vgrodi 70 let od umrti tohoto vyznamneho basnika, jednoho z nejvagich narodnfch klasilca stare vlasti. Tento slcvely basmic patti tai trochu i nam zde v Americe jelikot tu u nas til v letech 1868-70, sepsal v USA i po svem navratu domii nekolik basnf z americkeho prosttedi a na Ameriku nikdy nezapomel.

Josef Vaclav Sladek byl spolu s Jaroslavem Vrchlickyrn a Juliem Zeyerem vudcem a vzorem lumirovcil neboli deskych literarnich pracovnilal soustredenych kolem casopisu Lurnir.

Sladek byl po Viterslavu Halkovi, Janu Nerudovi a Svatopluku Cechovi redaktorem Lumiru 1877 at 1897.

Tento b.-4mA se zapojil do literandho iivota v dobe narodrn'ho rozmachu v gedesatgrch letech minuleho stoleti. Ad basnicky vyrostl v okruhu almanachu Ruch (1868) talc aktivni ucasti v litera'rnich rozeptich v sedmdesatych letech i v pozdejgi dobe se postavil do tad lurnirovett,' ptedevgim k Ja.roslavu Vrchlickemu, s nimz ho sblitiovala jak vyznamna ptekladatelska einnost talc i osobni ptatelstvi.

Kdo vlastne byli Lumirovci a jake bylo jejich poslani? Lumirovci byli kosmopolitieti spisovatele, Icteti chteli obohatit ceskou literaturu basnickymi namety mnoha narodu i doh tivodem do domaci tvorby novych my glenek z Vzpominka na Josefa, Vac lava ciziny, a poutivanim novych, Sladka (1845-1912) rozlienych, casto slotitych versovych forem. Cflem lurnirovcfl bylo postavit NA PREDM STRAZI pomoci pteldadft vrcholnych basnikft Na ptedni strati, jako prahy skalne, jinych zemi ceskou literaturu na mut podle mute, podle gtitu zrak pevne upten v boutne viny svetovou tiroven a ukazat studiem basnictvi cizich krajin vge co mute kalne pasobit k v-gvoji nadani i k zlepgenf a v prsou Lasky tar, ve tvati klid, tvorby ptigtich generaci domacich k tve obrane, 6 eeska vlasti, stoji basniku. Ze silne lumirovske trojky tv5rch spin pluky pevne sevteny; a nad hlavou, yin hnevnem ve pflboji, Vrchlicky, Zeyer, Sladek to byl Jaroslay Vrchlicky, ktery nejvice ptispel k jim vlaje prapor beloeervems. rozbiti pout deskeho ducha, podmaneneho telkopadnym vlivem Za nimi v dal kraj eeskf Leif svat5r, nemecicyr.n a obeznarrul eesky literarni luh, Erna pole, sumne lesiny, svet s vile duchapinym svetem vesnice, mesta, osamele chaty, romanskym.

Julius Zeyer mel v oblibe a na udolf, plan i vftiny jak citove jemny smer zapadni se z Boil ruky potehninf projevujfci se od stiedovelcu duchem a piece jako steak to doslfchig: "Ty, eeska zeme proe pak nejsi kiest'anstvi, tak i pestry svet orientalni. Josef Vaclav Sladek pak naiii?!"

"O, jest a bude!" — vole ptedni seznamoval etenate s literaturou anglickou a se severskymi basnilcy. strai.

Lumirovci pro gli ostrou kritilcou Basnicke gkoly narodni, spisovatelt) Viz, jak se pluky tadi na obranu, soustiedenych jak v Cechach kolem sly a rte tisicilv to hromem znit: Vlekova easopisu Osveta, tak i na "Co eeska ruka sila na tom lanu, Slovensku u spisovatelit kolem to eeska ruka chce a budeffit!" »At Vajanskeho Slovenskych Pohladu.

Davodem rozepti a bojil proti At' zrno iitne, at' to ducha setba, lumfrovcilm bylo jejich zdanlive vge bude nage, zitra jako dnes,

141VESTAIE — 28. eervence 1982

nevlastenectvf jelikoi pry nedbali soueasnych potteb naroda, opomfjeli domacfch namett ve sve tvorbe a hlasali heslo "umenf pro lament."

Lumfrovci, stejne jako pled nimi majiste (Halek a Neruda) se v gak pti sve svetovosti vratili uvedomele na narodnf padu a povznesli eeskou literaturu k nebyvale vym. Mimo zajigtenf vlivu vreholne poesie ciziny obohatili domacf basnictvf namety z celeho sveta a svym zpasobem zbasnili dornect i slovanske letky. Jejich lyrika byla tez i lidoveho tom, zejanena tads basnf J. V. Medics. Lumfrovci rovnei si zfskali velkou zasluhu v zdokonalenf basnicke teei a vergovych forem.

Josef Vaclav Sladek nalezel jak vydavatel almanachu Ruchu tak jako redaktor Lumfru k nejeilejefm stoupenclarn noveho literarntho hnutf.

Ac eerpal z mnoha zdroja svetove poesie (ptedevgim anglicke), tak zu,stal vidy v myglenf a citenf poctivym Cechem jemuz rozkvet dotradef literatury byl nejvyggfm dem; vedle Celeicovskeho a Erbena byl mistrem prostonarodniho tbnu. Jeho podateenf poesie je v podstath zpovedf mladeho cloveka, avgak take vyjadtenfm dojma z Ameriky, kde zit, jak jlz znifne'no, 2 roky. Dalai jeho sbfrky byly inspirovany rodinnyrm gthstfin i rastem nadejf, s nimiz sledoval rozkvet eeskeho narodniho iivota. Literarnf einnost tohoto spisovatele jako talcova byla jednak pavocint, obsahujfc Mayne lyriku intimnf, detske basne a ohlasy lidoveho basnictvf, jednak pteldadatelSladkovu tvorbu lze rozdeliti na tti skupiny: 1) lyriku, 2) detske basne, 3.) ohlasy lidove pfsne.

Slactkova lyrika je basnickynn zrcadlem jeho duk; k osobnfm dojmum ptiklada obeas i epicke obrazky z socialni baladu. Nespokojenost s tehdejalmi pomery ve stare vlasti, pobyt v Americe,- Maia k svobode a volnosti, soucit s pronesledovanym indianskyrn kmenem a smutek nad ihnrtfm prvnf rnanklky jsou zildadem sbfrek Basne a Jiskry na moll. Osobnt gtestf, soustrast s bidnyani a trpfcfmi lidmi, vzpomfnky na detstvf a domov vyverajf v Sladkove sbfrce Svetlou stopou a ve ttech cyklech znelek Na prahu raje. Sbirka Ze tivota a dalgf soubor Sluncem a stfnem porzbujujf k narodnf muknosti, odvaze a vytrvalosti.

Trpke a elegicke teny ziclarninf se ozyrvajf ve sbfricach V zlinnfm gland a Za soumraku; ale i v nich, ttebaie ho trapf tezi- choroba, Sladek s vnittnian klidem a odevzdanostf sna g sve utxpenf vette v nesmrtelnost dobra.

Druhou skupinou basrlicke tvorby Sladka jsou jeho detske basne, nejkrasnejaf valbec v eeske literature, ulokny v lahodne zpevnych a jasnych sbfrkach Zlaty maj, Sktivanef pfseil a Zvony a zvonky.

Ve skupine /gal Josef Viclav Sladek lasku rizoviteho eeskeho sedlaka k rodne hraude, jeho amine vlastenecke nazcay spolu s pfsnemi rodneho berouriskeho kraje a lidovyan hurnorem do thchto sbfrek: Selsice pfsne a teske znelky., Starosvetske pfsnieky, Smesica a Ceske pfsne. V zanfnenych sbfricach vyrazne vystupuje Sladicova odlignost ad jinych basnficu jeho ohla.sem &love poesie podnicene duchem Jiraskovych Psohlavca.

Ozvenou lidovych peva politebnich Isola jeho Pfsne smuteenf, venovane parnatce vynikajfcfho basnfka Julia Zeyera. Dve knihy verso Nove selske pfsne a Lethe a jine basne ukontujf Sladlcovu basnicicou einnost tletujfc se tivotem socialnfm proroctvfm: i za 3000 let budou lide pracovati, budou spoleeenske rozdfly, ale nebude otroka a ani Dana.

Prozou napsal J. V. Slidek Americke obrizky a aktovku Peace --- obe dfla co ohlasy sveho pobytu ve Sppjenych Statech.

Krorne • sve vlastnf tvorby Sladek je velmi znarn svou dillefitou pfekladatelskou einnostf. K teto praci peelive vybiral basnicka dfla prvnfho fadu ze svetovych literatur a tlumoeil je s vybranym vkusem a zvlagtrif dovednostf do ee gtiny. Ve Spisech basnickych s nezvem Z cizfch otiskl antologii drobnyrch pfeklacial z poesie anglo-arneticke, scandinayske a /make. Z delgfch pfeklada z anglietiny ma nejvetef vyznam ptilehavy basnicky pfeklad 32 dramatickych del W. Shalcespearm,; k nim dru g se Longfellowa Pfsefi o Hiavate, Hebrejske melodie od Byrom, Vybor z pfsnf a baled slavneho skotskeho basnfica Roberta Burnse (oblfbeneho Sladkova, basnfka) a Bret Hartovy Kalifornske povfdky. Ze skandina yske poetiky nejvyznamejat je pteklad Pfsne o Frithiofovi Es. Tegnera a z polgtiny Sladek pfeloziI skvelou basnickou povidlcu Konrad Wallenrod obsahujfef vyznarrmy motiv zrady (Jedyna broil niewmlnikow jest zdrada) od svetoznameho vynikajtefho klasika Adarna Micldewicze (17984855).

Podivejane se nynf na literarrif vyznam J. V. Sladka. V basnickern odkazu tohotovynikaptho basnlIca ma pfevalm svereanna lyrika nejraznejgfch odstfria; nad jine zdafile jsou pfsne, naladove kresby a obrazky ze Zivota.

Josef Vacla,v Sladek myglenkove spojuje hlubokou znalost kultury a cizfch vzora s domacfrn &chem. Se stttzlivgan pfesvedeenfm se dive, na povinnosti elovelca, na otazky vlastenecke a spoleeenske, a na celkovy lidsky tivot; jeho poesie, zalotena na bohate Nmittnt zicugenosti, povzbuzuje k k poctivosti, k hrde muinosti a k iivotu zametenemu k prospechu stradajfcfch spoluobeana. Forma Sladkovy poesie se vyznaduje struenostf a tiseenostf; nekolika vyraznyrni slovy zobrazuje celou cita a myglenek. Tuto struenost stejne jako rainy a sttfzlivY nazor na 'ervot si tento basnik osvojil Mayne studiem anglic.ice literatury. Sladek rad utiva trochejskeho a daktylotrochejskeho verge, paidnych jednoslabienych muiskych tyrant jeho verge i strofy vynikajf zpevnostf a hudebnostf.

28 eervna 1912 — pied 70 lety -dotlouklo srdce vynikajfcfho basnfka a vlastence teem/ a dui J. V. Sladka.

Jeho stale tive, dfla jsou nadale s na dgenirn etena i tu v Aznerice. P11 teto ptiletitosti upozoriluji, ze Slid& byl take sokolskYrm basnfkem jelikoi venoval teto organizaci tadu ba,snt nazvanou Zpevy sokolske. Tento basaltic vide v Sokolech blanicke rytfte, budoucf !Arad. Vojsko, kaere =gape hlavu hada pekelneho, utint konec habsburske tyranii a bude stratc.em svobody i pray eeskeho naroda.

NarocIne tivedomelf vystehovalei z rodne zeme vytvotili v zemfch karn se odstehovali sokolske jednoty na principu svych pray zachovat &sky jazyk a eeskou kulturu ve svyrch organizactch. Tento princip je posvitnyrn odkazem zakladatela Sokola jak tu ve Spojengch Statech talc jako na pffklad v Argentine anebo v Austria. Tato idea je Lei zaidadem kaide jine krajanske organizace sdrutujicf lidi nagf krve at' jii v Arnerice anebo kdekoliv jinde ve svete.

Nynf ptiladam alespan strueng tivotopis Josefa V. Sladka, maestra eeske lyriky. Josef Vacla,v Sladek se narodil 27 tljna, 1845 v rodine zednickeho mistra ve Zbirohu na od Prahy.

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Sttedogkolsica, studia absolvoval na alcademickem gyinnasiu v Praze a pak studoval na universith pffrodnf vedy a matematiku. V roce 1868 v ttiadvaceti letech pterugil stadia, odjezdem do Ameriky, kam jel na pozvanf zamoineho obchodnika z Chicaga, jehoi syna mel ueit ee gtine. Z tohoto zamestnanf vgak zehy seglo a tak Sladek chtfc co nejvfce poznat Spojene Stay pracoval v nekolika oborech behem sveho pobytu v Americe v letech 1968-70. Nejdtive to bylo v redakci deskych novin, pak, vyueoval polske deti a nakonec pracoval na farme, na tfenf lodi a pri stavbe kleznice. Po navratu do stare vlasti se stal redaktorem Narodnich Lista, jimi zasilal ptedtfm z Ameriky sve elanky, a v redakci se seznamil se slavnym basnikenn Janem Nerudou. Pozdeji Sladek vyueoval anglietinu v Praz,e na Ceskoslovenske obchodnf alcademii a byl lektorem teho2 jazyka na flosoficke falculte a na tecimice. V roce 1873 se ()krill s Emilif Nedvidkovou, ktera, latak po roce manielstvf zemfela. -Po nekolika letech si rnlaoly vdovec vzal Marii Veselou, ktera mu byla pak v celern 2ivote vzornou manielkou a oporou, zejmena v dobe, kdy trpel nervovou chorobou. V roce 1877 se Josef Vaclav Sladek stal redaktorem Lurnfra, kde pasobil 20 let. 2ilnaddle v Praze a teprve ke konci iivota, se vratil do rodneho historickeho Zbirohu, kde

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zemfel po dlouhe nemoci 28 eervna — pted 70 lety — ve veku gedesatisedanilet. Lest jeho pamatce.

Nesnortelne basne J. V. Sladka jsou oblfbeny jak ve stare vlasti tak i u nes v Americe a mezi krajany ve vgech koutech sveta. Sladek totfi 'se jevf taktka ye vgech ver gfch ve sve nejznamej gf podobe: jako vroucf a mCattlY lyrik Unmade' celonarodnf city Lasky k vlasti a ptIchylnosti k rodne pude. At' ui hail svymi stateenymi vergi spravedlivou vec narodnf opevuje bytostne sptfznenf eeskeho lidu s padou, talc Sladek vgude eerpa ptesveddivost a situ sve poesie z typicky eeskyrch inspiraenfch zdrojii: z hlubokeho nerodnfho uvedomenf, z vteleho cftent socialmlo, se soucitu s utlaeovanymi a z opovrienf k utlaeovatelfun. Sladkova poesie je tedy lyrikou vysostne politickou, ktera ve stare vlasti silila narod pod habsburskym titiskem nezdolnou vfrou ve vfterstvf prava a pravdy a ktera tu v Americe vyznarrine ptisplve, snaham zachovat nage narodnf declictvf dalgfm generacfm. Cterne tedy nynf i v budoucnu pozorne a s laskou Sladkovu poem** jet" pro svou oddanost narodu a rodne krvi je veene easovou a navy nabadavou. Vlastenecke basne Josefa Vaclava Sladka necht' jsou nam vzorem k vytrvale etnicke praci a k hrdosti k nagemu pavodu.

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Lodge No. 80, Holland

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Lodge No. 4, Hallettsville

Lodge No. 29, Taylor

Sunday, Aug. 8-Family Day at American Legion Hall; beef stew dinner at noon; short meeting, entertainment and refreshments afterwards; ladies are asked to bring pastry NO MEETING IN SEPTEMBER Sunday, Oct. 3-Lodge meeting at Grant Bldg.

Sunday, Oct 10-Hosting District VI meeting at Moravia Dining Hall, Moravia

Saturday, July 31-Sterling Country Saturday, Aug. 14-H.O.T. Czechs Sunday, Aug. 15-Lodge meeting, 4 p.m. (date changed due to Dist. II meeting in. Round Rock) Saturday, Aug. 21-Debonaires ***

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Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood Friday, July 30-Trustees' meeting, 7:30, followed by Lodge 6 meeting Saturday, July 31-Krizan Reunion Sunday, Aug. 1-Peterson Reunion Friday, Aug. 6-Social Night; open, 8:30 Sunday, Aug. 8-Degner-Schronk Reunion Friday, Aug. 13-Social Night Sunday, Aug. 15-Adler Reunion Friday, Aug. 20-Social Night; open, 7:30 Saturday, Aug. 21-CB Club Dance; Public invited; music by Edd & The Fiddle Swingsters, 8:30-12:30 Sunday, Aug. 22-Dudik Reunion

*** Lodge No. 13, Dime Box

Saturday, July 31-Croo.,d Vibrations ***

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

Lodge No. 18, Elgin Saturday, July 31-Vrazels Saturday, Aug. 7-Debonaires Saturday, Aug. 14-Fritz Hodde Tuesday, Aug. 10-Board of Trustees' meeting Sunday, Aug. 22-Jerry Haisler, 5-9 Saturday, Aug. 28-Southern Wave

*** Lodge No. 24, Cyclone

Friday, July 30-Private lease Saturday, July 31-Jerry Haisler & Melody 5 Saturday, Aug. 7-Sebek Reunion (Daytime) Saturday, Aug. 7-Casuals Wednesday, Aug. 11-Regular meet ing Saturday, Aug. 14-Gommert-Smetana Wedding; Music by Horizons Monday, Aug. 16-Board meeting Friday, Aug. 20-Sterling Country Saturday, Aug. 21-Roberts-Wilberg Wedding; Moods Saturday, Aug. 28-Hoelscher-Koenig Wedding; Silver Creek (Dress Policy: Must be neatly dressed) ***

Lodge No. 25, Ennis Saturday, July 31-Country Noblemen Saturday, Aug. 7-Beauman Bros.

Thursday, Aug. 12-Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.

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

Lodge No. 28, East Bernard Sunday, Aug. 1-Lodge meeting, 2:30 p.m.

Lodge No. 32, Victoria Wednesday, Aug. 4-Regular meeting at Citizens National Bank, 8 p.m. ***

Lodge No. 35, Elk Saturday, July 31-Roy Robbins Saturday, Aug. 7-Jerry Haisler Sunday, Aug. 8-Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 14-Country Drifters 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, Aug. 8-Regular Meeting Saturday, Aug. 14-Next Generations Saturday, Aug. 28-Record Dance ***

Lodge No 40, Hillje Tuesday, Aug. 10-Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

*** Lodge No. 47, Seaton

Saturday, July 31-Eric Honza Sunday, Aug. 1-Lodge & YC meetings, 2 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 7-Provazek-Crews Wedding; Lee Roy Matocha Orch.

Sunday, Aug. 8-Shenkir Reunion Tuesday, Aug. 10-Choral Practice, 7:30 Saturday, Aug. 14-Skrabanek-McQueen Wedding; Jerry Haisler Sunday, Aug. 15-Vrazel Family Reunion Tuesday, Aug. 17-Trustees' Meeting, 7:30 Saturday, Aug. 21-Jodie Jay & Silvertones Tuesday, Aug. 24-Choral Practice, 7:30 Thursday, Aug. 26-Don Peachey Orch. from Burnett, Wi., 8-12 Saturday, Aug. 28-Wence Shimek ***

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

*** Lodge No. 54, West

Saturday, July 31-Wedding Dance ***

Lodge No. 66, Waco Saturday, July 31-Billy Uptmor & The Makers Saturday, Aug. 7-Country Drifters; Wedding Dance open to Public at 8:30 Saturday, Aug. 14-Jodie Mikula Sunday, Aug. 15-Lodge meeting, 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 21-American Sunrise Saturday, Aug. 28-Cherokee Rose ***

Lodge No. 74, Lovelady Saturday, July 31-Madison Express Saturday, Aug. 7-Buckshots Monday, Aug. 9-Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, July 30-Debonaires Saturday, July 31-Velvets Sunday, Aug,. 1-Regular meeting, 2 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 6-Casuals Saturday, Aug. 7-Horizons Saturday, Aug. 14-Debonaires Saturday, Aug. 21-Casuals Friday, Aug. 27-Debonaires Saturday, Aug. 28-Moods

Lodge No. 81, Needville Tuesday, Aug. 10-Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

*** Lodge No. 84, Dallas

Saturday, July 31-HAWAIIAN DANCE: Country Boys Polka Band Saturday, Aug. 7-Dance: Jodie Mikula Polka Band Monday, Aug. 16-Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 21-Dance: Vrazel Polka Band ***

Lodge No. 88, Houston Saturday, July 31-Leo Heinrich (B/R) Sunday, Aug. 1-Annual "Homecoming" FREE Barbecue Brisket Dinner for Lodge 88 Members, 11-3; Guest Tickets will be sold; Games, 2-4; FREE Dance at 5 music by LeeRoy Matocha Wednesday, Aug. 4-Birthday Club Game Party and Luncheon (covered dish) Friday, Aug. 6-Country Boys Saturday, Aug. 7-Ray Jurecka Orch.

Wednesday, Aug. 11-Birthday Club Meeting/Party/Lunch Friday, Aug. 14-John Sullivan Orch.

Friday, Aug. 20-Texas Brew Saturday, Aug. 21-Knights of Dixie Saturday, Aug. 28-Jan Garber Orch.

Sunday, Oct. 10-Hosting District V fall meeting

*** Lodge No. 92, Ft. Worth

Saturday, July 31-Lodge Dance and Youth Club will help in kitchen and will also have a cake walk (Every Wednesday & Friday nights ballroom dancing; dress code enforced: Men-coats/ties and Ladies-After "Five" dresses)

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

Lodge No. 177, Academy Saturday, July 31-Easy Saturday, Aug, 7-Johnny Lyon NuNotes Wednesday, Aug. 11-Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 14-The Road Runners vs. The Journeymen Saturday, Aug. 21-The Gentres Saturday, Aug. 28-Easy of Waco Saturday, Sept. 18-Hosting SPJST State Royalty ,

*** Lodge No. 179, Warrenton

Sunday, Aug. 8-Annual Feast of Lodge 179 at Round Top Rifle Ass'n. Hall; fried chicken & trimmings served at 1:30 p.m.; lots of entertainment for all ages Thursday, Aug. 12-Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.; YC meets at 7:30 ***

Lodge No. 180, Burleson Saturday, July 31-The Journeymen Sunday, Aug. 22-4th Anniversary of Lodge 180 Celebration beginning with a Czech traditional-style meal served at 3:30; dance with music by Harold Strand of Waco, 5-9 ***

Lodge No. 183, Mid-Cities Saturday, Aug. 14-Henry Rejcek Sunday, Aug. 15-Lodge day, 6:30 p.m. ***

Lodge No. 185, New Braunfels Thursday, Aug. 19-Lodge meeting at Eagles Hall, 7:30

*** Lodge No. 187, Round Rock

Thursday, July 29-Miss Round Rock Contest Friday, July 30-Miss Round Rock Contest; contact Chamber of Commerce for tickets and details Saturday, July 31-Bert Rivera Sunday, Aug. 8-Hosting District II meeting, 2 p.m.; at 3 the youth will go bowling; at 5 supper will be served; dance, 5-9 music by the Heart of Texas Czechs (H.O.T.) (Social games every Tuesday, 7 p.m.; Lodge meeting 3rd Sunday of ea. mo. with covered dish meal, 4 p.m.)

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Lodge No. 188, Centerville

Lodge No. 107, Floresville

Saturday, July 31-Stone Mountain Saturday, Aug. 7-Madison Express Saturday, Aug. 14-Centex Playboys Monday, Aug. 16-Lodge meeting, 7:30 Saturday, Aug. 21-Heart of Texas Road Gang Saturday, Aug. 28-The Amarillo Express

Sunday, Sept. 12-Hosting District VII fall meeting

*** Lodge No. 130, Dallas & Sokol Zizka

Saturday, July,31-Jodie Mikula Saturday, Aug. 21-Don Peachy of Burnett, Wi. Saturday, Aug. 28-Czech Harvesters Sunday, Oct. 24-Hosting District III meeting

*** Lodge No. 142, Houston

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

Sunday, Aug. 1-Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

*** Lodge No. 154, Ft. Worth

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 31-Ray Krenek Saturday, Aug. 7-Donnie Wavra & the 4E-Liters Saturday, Aug. 14-Neal Hart & Pure Country Saturday, Aug. 21-Music Kings Saturday, Aug. 28-H.O.T. Czechs ***

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