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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 VOLUME 71—NUMBER 17 USPS — 65848000 APRIL 27, 1983

Former Supreme Lodge Secretary John Chupick Succumbs at Age 94

John Francis Chupick John F. Chupick, 94, of Weslaco, formerly of La Grange, passed away Saturday in Weslaco.

Funeral services will be held this Monday at 3 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church with interment in La Grange City Cemetery with masonic graveside services under the auspices of LaFayette Lodge No. 34 AF 8z AM. Mr. Chupick was born at Ellinger March 26, 1889. He was a son of the late Jan and Frances (Sebesta) Chupick. He was united in marriage with Clarine Bliznak Jan. 12, 1926 in Houston.

A retired banker, Mr. Chupick had served as secretary of the Supreme Lodge of the SPJST for many years. He was a member of LaFayette Lodge No. 34 FM & AM, the Colorado Valley Shrine Club for over 50 years, the Ben Hur Shrine and York Rite Bodies. Mr. Chupick was a founder of Balcones Minerals and many years ago was a land developer in Atascosa County and other counties.

Upon his retirement, Mr. and Mrs. Chupick moved to La Grange and lived here until a year ago when they moved to Weslaco to be near their daughter.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Clarine Chupick of Weslaco; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Frances Bennett of Weslaco; one sister, Mrs. Annie Hruska of La Grange; and two grandsons, John and David Bennett, both of Weslaco.

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SFM Completes E.C.A. Training

English Play At Lodge No. 88

SFM Gene McBride is pictured applying bandages to a severe head wound as part of his training in becoming an E.C.A. (Emergency Care Attendant). The course was taught in Eddy, Texas by Temple Fire Department Para-Medics.

Brother McBride's practice patient is his wife Frances.

Arnold Spencer (as Horace Harkwell)

Symposium 1983 (Second Czech Symposium) This is another advance warning for everyone interested in the Czech heritage of Texas to mark their calendars and make their plans for a Memorial Weekend trip to Temple, Texas.

The Second Czech Symposium will be held on Saturday and Sunday, May 28 and 29, 1983, at the Cultural Activities Center in Temple and the SPJST Lodge 47 Star Hall at nearby Seaton.

The Czech Ex-Students Association of Texas (CESAT) through its Texas Council of Higher Education (MATICE) is the prime sponsor for the event. All Czech-founded fraternals, mutuals, and other organizations, as well as individuals, are invited to join in that sponsorship and support.

This in effect will be "Temple Symposium Re-Visited" for many of the people who attended the First Czech Symposium which was staged in Temple five years ago. Many of these people long have been inquiring when and where the next symposium would be held. This is it.

About the only complaint heard about the 1978 Symposium was that there often were too many topics (as many as five) being discussed at the same time and a person could not attend all of the interesting presentations.

Since the most popular topic in 1978 was and still is genealogy, this

We promise to thoroughly confuse you, as well as highly entertain you May 22nd when "Aunt Abby Answers an Ad" is performed at 2 p.m. Enjoy a lunch in the lodge kitchen from 11 a.m. til ? and then sit back in your chair in the Chandelier Ballroom and watch Aunt Abby order her mail order husband from Strawberry Center. Horace Harkwell, portrayed by Arnold Spencer, is very confused when he arrives and promptly insulted by Abby. Will he stay or return home without his "bride"? You will have to wait for the answer to that one!

Tickets are now on sale for only $2.00 per person. See you there!

Publicity Committee symposium will feature mainly Czech genealogy with a backdrop of World, USA, and Texas history.

Symposium '83 will focus on the Pioneer Czech Families of Texas, from the start of group immigration in 1850 to the peak reached prior to World War I. Five years ago, there was practically no new information about the early immigration history of the Czechs in Texas. Everyone thought that all such records had been washed away by the Galveston hurricane in 1900 or a fire in the National Archives in Washington, D.C. Such was not the case.

Through the efforts and inspiration of Albert J. Blaha, Sr., a retired Brown and Root Engineer, a tremendous amount of new information has been found in the Czechoslovak Archives, county courthouses of Texas, passenger lists, census and church records, cemetery, and other records.

There now are many experts on these various aspects of Czech history and genealogy and they will be talking about their findings and their experiences in gaining that expertise. In Sunday's Genealogical

SPJST Youth Performs For WOW Convention

Stephanie Becan Recently Stephanie Becan from Lodge No. 84 Youth Club of Dallas, was asked to perform for the Woodmen of the World Convention held in the Crystal Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas.

Stephanie sang two selections, "Maybe" and "Tomorrow" from the Broadway Musical "Annie".

Mr. Chuck Holbrook, chairman, having seen her at the past Texas Fraternal Congress held in Kerrville, Texas, was very impressed and extended his personal invitation to perform for his fraternal organization.

It was an honor for Stephanie because it was one of the largest audiences for which she's ever performed.

(Editor's Note: Information and photo courtesy Stephanie's sister, Jackie Kenney.)

Fair at Seaton Star Hall, these experts will be making much of their information available to the public.

Also there will be out-of-state historian-genealogists and a look into the future of the Czech Heritage in Texas.

Detailed information concerning the program, registration, and accommodations will be released soon.

Calvin C. Chervenka, Tres.

Second Czech Symposium.

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Most deaths result from people's refusal to heed flood-evacuation warnings, driving past safety barriers, entering low-lying areas and washes, camping next to streams subject to flash floods and allowing children to play near storm drains and culverts. *** Wearers of contact lenses are at no special risk of eye damage from looking at sparks, despite a persistent rumor that electrical discharges from arc welders or switches can cause a contact lens to fuse to the eye's cornea. The rumor, first circulated in 1967, cropped up again recently in industrial plants and in labor publications. Officials of the National Society to Prevent Blindness say the society has received hundreds of calls about the baseless rumor. The FDA officials say the agency may launch a national information campaign if the story persists. *** Important information all of us should know. When closing an account, there may be unanticipated problems in closing a money-marketfund account if you are unfamiliar with the rules. Writing a check for a balance that is under $500 can send the check bouncing back to where it was cashed. Instead, call the phone number that is on the monthly statement of the account and get an explanation of how to make the transaction. *** Did you know that camping is tax deductible for a child? Part of the cost of sending a child to day or overnight camp may be taxdeductible. According to new rules on child and disabled-dependent care issued by the IRS, qualifying persons may take credits of 20 to 30 percent of what they spend on child care, and that includes camp. The intent of the parent must be "child care," not "education" or "the camp experience." That means that a parent who does not normally provide child care cannot take a tax credit for camp. ***

Important Notice To District IV

The Youth Achievement Day date in District IV was changed from June 12 to June 5 at the same location: Senior Citizens Building in Seymour, Texas.

District Youth Counselor Mary Haisler of Seymour suggests that each family remembers this changed date of the district's YAD

Wednesday, April 27, 1983—VEST1WK/3

Minutes of District II Spring Meeting The District II Spring Meeting was held in Taylor, March 27, 1983.

The meeting was called to order by President D. I. Bohac. Flag Bearers John Wuensche and Mark Steger presented the flag, and the Pledge of Allegiance was voiced by all present. Following the Pledge, a moment of silence was observed in memory of the district's deceased members. President Ed Adamek of the Taylor Lodge No. 29 welcomed the group to Taylor. The roll call of officers revealed all present with the exception of 2nd Vice President Albert Lange of Round Rock. The minutes of the last meeting were read by Secretary Judith Prinz and approved as read. Brother Adamek reported that the annual audit of the District books was completed and approved. There was no correspondence. Treasurer Willie Kohutek gave the financial report. Roll Call of lodges was made - Buckholts, 0; Elgin, 9; Granger, 1; Cyclone, 0; Taylor, 40; Seaton, 19; Beyersville, 8; Cameron, 0; Holland, 5; Temple, 3; Rosebud, 0; Austin, 0; Rockdale, 0; Academy, 3; Round Rock, 6; and Lovelady, 0. Brother and Sister Hrncir and their daughter Angie from Corpus Christi and Lynn Walker of Taylor were introduced as visitors.

Brother Henry Vitek, District II director, brought wishes for a successful meeting from the Supreme Lodge. He reported that the SPJST had a good year for insurance despite the lagging economy. He spoke of the contest winners of the sales representatives, mentioning that District H had 5 winners in the top 30 of the state and three of those were in the top 10. The District II representatives were introduced and recognized with applause.

Brother Vitek urged all lodges to send complete lists of member's addresses to the Supreme Lodge and to become more involved in charitable work. The Corporate Planning Committee has recommended that the Society promote a project for child abuse and neglect through Texas Human Resources Commission. The premium refunds will be 3% this year and loans were at 12% during the last three months. He mentioned that to qualify for a loan, one must be a member in good standing for one year holding $25,000 insurance with SPJST. Brother Vitek also spoke of the convention in 1984 at Corpus Christi when we will consider the By-laws. They appear on page 2 of the Vestnik. To complete his report, he presented the treasurer with checks for the District and the Youth Club.

Sister Hrncir was introduced and expanded on the project that is being promoted by the Corporate Planning Committee. She brought greetings from Corpus and invited everyone to plan to visit them

1)espei'ially for the convention in 1984.

Recognition of the 50 year members and reading of the deceased members was done by Brother Vitek.

Brother Howard Leshikar reported on the financial status of the Rest !tomes and extended his thanks for everyone's support. He again emphasized the importance of planning ahead to reserve a room for anyone, since there are so few rooms available compared to the number requested.

The Round Rock Lodge President Red Ohlman invited the ,District to their home for the fall meeting.

The election of officers followed.

All officers presently serving were nominated and elected by acclamation. They are: President - D. I. Bohac, 1st V.P. - Ronnie Rieger, 2nd V.P. - Albert Lange, Secretary Judith Prinz, Treasurer - Willie Kohutek, District Youth Leader Frank Klinkovsky, Asst. Youth Leader - Melvin Steger, and Flag Bearers - Shawn Young, Elgin, and John Wuensche, Taylor. The officers were installed by Brother Vitek.

Brother Klinkovsky gave a report on youth activities, mentioning dates for several events that are planned. He also pointed out that meat and tea will be provided at the fall meeting but that everyone should bring a covered dish vegetable and/or sweet.

A break was called for a short period during which the members and guests viewed the articles graciously shared as a part of Family Day. The meeting was called back to order and President Bohac turned the meeting over to Brother Frank Klinkovsky. He further explained the Family Day approach to the meeting. He recognized and thanked the youth leaders and assistants, as well as Troy Marx who is our District II King. He was at the meeting to take pictures since Brother Rudy Sefcik could not attend.

Dennisse Wuensche played a piano solo followed by one Czech and one English song. Helen Janacek, accompanied by her husband, Henry, on the accordion sang the songs. Sister Donna Pasemann spoke about her craft project, Panorama Easter Eggs. Sister Evelyn Hesse explained her quilting and crocheting endeavors as a part of the exhibits she had brought.

Brother and Sister Janacek then sang and played several more songs and included the whole assembly on some of them. Several members of the Seaton Choral Group sang a Czech song. This part of the meeting ended with the whole membership singing "God Bless America." After Brother Klinkovsky lightened up the meeting with a few good jokes, President Bohac adjourned the meeting. Everyone enjoyed a barbecue meal which was catered by Vinci Mares of Taylor.

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Buckholts Lodge 15 Approves Charity Donation A regular meeting was held at 7 p.m. We had our social first and after a ham and covered dish meal, President Ann Balusek called the meeting to order with a Pledge of

Allegiance and a silent tribute to deceased member, Charlie Kohutek.

All officers were present and we had 3 guests, Lillie Zajicek, Dan Balusek and Eugene Marak.

Charlsie Svetlik read the minutes of the previous meeting and they were approved as read.

Pat Hillman gave her treasurer's report and, it too, was approved as read and also gave us a report on the building account.

Sidonia Svoboda, Ed Svoboda and Ann Balusek gave the standing committee reports and Joe Zajicek gave a Property Committee report.

We then had a long discussion on various improvements to the hall and got a lot of problems resolved. A motion was made and carried to donate $50 to the American Cancer Society and also for a co imittee to make and serve refreshments at a nursing home either this month or next depending on their schedule.

We then had a discussion on the awarding of a scholarship and decided that we make an announcement in the Vestnik for applications.

Our next meeting will be at 7 p.m.

May 11th, and, after an absence of 3 or 4 meetings, this reporter really enjoyed the fellowship and social.

Also, due to the hard work of several of the members and officers, we have a hall that all our members should be proud of and it's looking better all the time.

Fraternally, Cecilia Marak, Reporter - SPJST-

to Host District II YAD

Cyclone

Dear Members: Our meeting of Lodge 24 was called to order by President David Vanicek.

The flag was presented by Melanie Zavodny and Janet Macek who led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. We remained standing in memory of our deceased members.

On the sick list we have Sister Wilma Psencik and Sister Rosie Stepan; to them and any other members who may be ill, we wish a speedy recovery.

For old business we discussed our new sign and now we are proud of it, it improved the front and the committee deserves a thank you.

Our chili supper was enjoyed by many members and thanks go to these people: Marvin and Oleta Wilde, chairpersons, Jerry and LaVerne Cabla, Billy and Linda Smetanka, Wilbert and Margaret Mikeska, David Vanicek and Johnny Chervenka, also to anyone else who helped in anyway.

Last Sunday, April 10th we had our 50-year presentation and it was nice as I saw in the notes that Secretary Pat Vanicek took for me since I couldn't attend. We want to thank Arleen Tschoener, LaVerne Cabla and Louise Zavodny for all they did to make this a success. I want to thank Pat Vanicek for taking notes and to Glenn Psencik for taking pictures. I will put them in the Vestnik in the near future with a story. We also honored Sister Albina Vanicek who outlived her policy and at our meeting we voted to give her a gift of $50.

We then went into new business.

New members were accepted; namely, Jerry Jecmenek, Emily Psencik signed up by Sales

Representative Louise Zavodny, and transfers Christen Englholm and Gerald Yezak to our lodge.

Youth Leader Carol Chervenka gave us a report. The youth barbecue was a success and she wants to thank all who helped and supported them by buying plates.

She and her youth leader assistant went to Granger to a youth leaders' meeting. Also a reminder that we will have District II YAD at our lodge July 17th. We will be serving supper around 5 p.m., so you can make plans to eat with us; the menu will be one-fourth fried chicken, French fries, pickles, green beans, catsup, bread and tea; all for $2.50 a plate, and we also will be selling sweets extra.

Those present having birthdays were Sister Martha Zavodny, Sister LaVerne Cabla, Brothers Ben Zabcik, Joe R. Schneider, Wilburn Murrow, Brother Dan Sebek and youth members, Terri Vanicek, Denise Posvar and Janet Macek; those having wedding anniversaries include Kathryn and Wilburn Murrow.

To all of the celebrants we extend best wishes!

Door prizes were won by L. B. Haisler, Gladys Tyroch, Brent Vanicek and Patricia Castillo.

Our next meeting will be held May 11th at 7:30 p.m., also happy hour and social following; bring your snacks.

Fraternally, Bernice Sebek, Reporter -SPJST-

28 East Bernaid Sets May 1st Meeting Lodge

Dear Members: Lodge Karel Jonas will return to its regular first Sunday meeting date. The May meeting will be held, in the lodge hall, the 1st of May. Since there are some rumors that Daylight Savings Time may be repealed, we are scheduling the starting time as follows: 1) If Daylight Savings Time is repealed, the starting time will be 2 p.m.

2) If it is not the meeting time will be changed to the summer schedule of 2:30 p.m. Daylight Time.

The agenda will cover the monthly reports, report from the District VI spring meeting, special reports and any business needing attention. The Social Gathering will take place after the meeting.

The April meeting took place the second Sunday, the 10th because of the Easter Holiday. It started on time and lasted about 3/4 of an hour.

All business was taken care of with several motions being made and passed and all reports accepted as given.

There were two door prizes given.

The regular door prize from the lodge and a plant donated by Sister Nezval. The first door prize was won

by Sister Alene Kortis and the plant by a guest, Mrs. 011ie Dorsey, Sister Elsie Brdecka's sister. Another item, to more or less commemorate Easter, was a jar donated and lid decorated for the occasion by Sister Nezval and filled by Sister Luquette with jelly bean candy Easter eggs.

Members were asked to guess the amount with the candy and jar going to the member who guessed the

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closest to the count; the actual count Door prize winners were Henry was 206 and the winner was Sister Janacek and Woodrow Marek.

Lydia Sperlik with a guess of 204.

We have had some beautiful The lodge furnished some of the weather and rain is again needed, sandwiches and some of the liquid especially on the gardens, Hopefully refreshments.

Sisters Haver'da, the weather will hold out for the Kortis, Sperlik, Brdecka, Luquette work day planned for this Saturday, and Nezval finished filling the table. April, 23, so a lot can be done around There was more than enough for the hall. everyone with lots .left-over. Every­ · Another reminder to all members one, who stayed, enjoyed them­ to bring a covered dish; desserts, selves. salads, vegetables, casseroles, etc.'

To the faithful, see you on the first to our meeting Sunday, May 1 at Sunday, (the 1st). Remember about which time youth club graduates, 50the time change but if you forget year pin recipients and Mother's come up early and visit before the Day will all be observed; meeting meeting and, as always, this writer starts at 2 p.m. followed by Happy remains, Hour and lunch. See you then!

Fraternally yours, Fraternally, Joseph D. Nezval, Adeline Kohutek, Reporter President -SPJST-SPJST-

Lodge No. 47 Seaton Dear Members and Friends, Our regular monthly meeting was called to order by President Jerry Pechal Sunday, April 10 at 2 p.m.

Woodrów Marek and J. D. Chlapek were the flag-bearers in the absence of the regular youth club flagbearers. They led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. The members were asked to remain standing for a moment of silence in memory of two deceased members: Essie Mayes and Edward Motl. May they rest in peace.

Reported on the sick list were: Christi Jo Wigginton, Viola Cher­ venka and Agnes Trampota. We were happy to see Agnes at the meeting. We wish " everyone a speedy recovery and may you be blessed with good health.

Visitors at this meeting were Ann Balusek from Lodge 15, Mrs. Millie Schiller and Louis Hanus, District V director from Houston. We welcome all these visitors. Come anytime.

The roll call of officers showed all present, except Youth Leader Mary.

Ann Billeck. The youth club had their Easter egg hunt and meeting Saturday, April 2 so there were no youth present at this meeting. All other officers and chairpersons gave their reports. Kitchen Chairman Dan Balusek thanked everyone who brought the delicious cakes. Bar Chairperson Evelyn Heese thanked everyone who helped behind the bar.

Correspondence consisted of thank-you notes from the Ed Motl family and Essie Mayes family, also thank you notes from Mrs. John Jakubec and Agnes Trampota for remembering them when they were ill.

J. D. Chlapek gave the audit report. Board minutes were read by Vallie Zavodny, secretary of the board.

New members accepted into our membership were: Thelma D. Bartosh, Karen Ruth Zavodny, Bobby Lee Zavodny, Phillip Chase Wilson, Matthew C. Doughty, Ryan J. Klinkovsky, June L. Stevens, Heidi Marie Schroeder, Jimmy Ray Schroeder and Faye Hartman, Another date to mark on your calendar is May 29, which is the date of the Czech Symposian at Star Hall.

More details on this later.

Happy Birthday in April to Vallie Chlapek, Anna Shenkir and Anton Vitek. Anniversaries celebrated in April are: Eugene and Ann Hejl and Willie and Adeline Kohutek.

Waco Lodge Makes Worthy Contributions Dear Members: Lodge 66 held their meeting Sunday, April 17th. President Johnnie Gaidusek conducted the meeting.

The flags were presented by Chris Owens and James Yates.

Larry Brem led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance and the Lodge Motto.

In roll call all lodge officers were present.

The March meeting minutes were read by Sister Bonnie Pruitt and, with two small corrections made, they were approved as read.

For correspondence Sister En­ gelke read thank-you notes from Jeff Warhol for the donation sent to him, also from Angela Urban and her family for the donation she had received.

Brother Emil Hanus asked Sister Engelke to read the minutes of their Tuesday night, April 5th meeting.

Brother Frank Miller, Linden Hall secretary, gave the quarterly report for January, February and March; it was a very good report.

President Gaidusek said there would be a Cleanup Day Saturday, April 30th; come as early as you can, cold cuts will be served at noon to the workers.

Brother Otto Hanus, chairman of the Special Committee set up to have some type of picnic or bazaar reported the committee had met and they planned an event for Sunday, August 14th called "Czech Spec­ tacular and Lodge 66 Anniversary."

The lodge will have its 77th Anniversary September 16th and OK was made for the committee to present a plan of what they want and it will be decided at a later meeting of what can be done.

Brother Anton Glatter was appoin­ ted to serve on this committee with Brother Otto Hanus, Daniel Nors, Sister Bonnie Pruitt and Ray Orsag.

Sister Dorothy Shilling gave a report for the Entertainment Com­ mittee meeting. For the May meeting there will be a meal of fried chicken, green beans, beverages and the ladies are to bring a covered dish or salad. The Entertainment Com­ mittee will bring desserts. There will be a drawing for mothers. Sister Mary Alice Langlotz will make the gifts. Following the. meeting today there would be bologna, cheese and crackers; the ladies brought the desserts. Sister Shilling thanked

Ray and Ruby Orsag for a great job of cleaning the vent over the kitchen stove, also for cleaning the stove.

They did an excellent job; a big vote · of thanks to you, Ruby and Ray; it looks nice. Also, a vote of thanks to Sister Mary Alice and Brother Arthur Langlotz and to Brother Dan and Sister Leona Nors who came out and cleaned the chandeliers. They really did a swell job and they really are sparkling clean. Thanks to all of you!

Sister Barbara Brem gave the youth club report. The youth plan to go bowling and will work on the scrapbook and items for YAD Sunday, June 26th. The club really did good on their cake walk Satur­ day night. They really had some lovely cakes. The club will have a program and a drawing for Mothers at the May meeting. They are still collecting coupons, cans, egg cartons and magazines in good condition and grocery bags.

Health Committee Report: Sister Polly Gaidusek had sent a congratu­ lations card to Edward Pavlicek who was ordained a priest in San Antonio, April 9th; get-well cards were sent to Sister Emily Kolensky who was ill but is doing OK now, a card to Jeff Warhol at M.D. Ander­ son Hospital (we all wish him a speedy recovery), to Brother Henry West at VA Hospital in Temple (we all hope and pray that Brother Henry will not have to have surgery). Good luck, Brother Henry; we are all thinking of you and we send our Best Get-Well Wishes; a sympathy card was sent to Bennie Engelke on the loss of his aunt; May she rest in peace.

New members accepted in April are: Phillip Davison, Brenda Davison, Alvin Schofield, Ivan Vas­ quez, Sam, Mike and Santas Aviles, Alesia, Lionel and Lionel, Jr. Aviles, Nelda and Michael Charles Ashley, Donna Kay and Allen R. Ashley, Tracy Jo Ann Light, Duane K. Light, Angela Dawn Bullock and Christo­ pher Simcik. Congratulations and welcome to Lodge 66!

Welfare Committee Report: Chairman Sister Jeanette Smith reported that Brother Larry Sanchez had surgery on his legs and is in Providence Hospital. It was voted to donate $50 to him. It was also reported that the young son of the Larry Pankoniens is very ill with diabetes. It was voted to give them $50. Mrs. Ruth Oswald has been ill and is taking chemotherapy treatments for the year. It was voted to give her $50. The mother of Helen Shelton is very ill and it was voted to send her $50. Thus, for the month of April, our donations are $200.

In addition to our donations, the Board of Trustees, at their meeting, voted fo give $100 to Edward Pavli­ cek, a member of Lodge 66 who was ordained a priest. A grand total of $300 was contributed to worthy elements during the month of April.

the discussion for the Scholarship Fund set-up by the Board of Trustees in their April meeting, Brother Silas Smith said. the "Schol­ arship Fund" was a good plan, but it would be more beneficial, if it would be set-up as a "Trust Fund" for a youth of Lodge 66 Youth Club in order to avoid a lot of complications; in this way a youth could get funds from it, or perhaps could make a loan. The lodge will put in $50 a month to the Fund and members or friends may make donations to this fund as a gift or a memorial.

Sister Jeanette Smith made a motion that since Sister Libbie Parma had been the first youth leader for 20 years, the fund be named "The Sister Libbie Parma Trust Fund" for a youth of Lodge 66.

It was seconded and the motion carried.

A committee consisting of Chair­ man James Pavlicek, Libbie Parma and Barbara Brem was set-up; this group will meet to discuss plans and present them to the lodge at the next meeting. This is a very good plan and members or friends can make donations or a memorial for a loved one to share and be a part of a very worthwhile project.

Sister Bonnie Pruitt .said she would like to have the members keep a record of donations they make to charities for flowers, food and visits to the elderly and those in the hospital; then you can turn them in to her. This way she can do a better job of filling out the report to send to the Supreme Lodge and to be used for Fraternal Congress.

Let's all of us try to do this and then We can help our lodge show what we do for worthwhile causes.

Sister Irene Mueller thanked Brother Otto Hanus for the two nice frames he made for her to keep the photographs she takes of events at the lodge.

Door prize winner was Georgia Pavlicek.

Members celebrating birthdays in April include Karen Shelton, Arthur Langlotz, Bill Cox and Frank Leshí­ kar. The lovely cake was brought by Sister Mary Alice Langlotz as a surpise: it was a beautiful cake and delicious, too. Happy Birthday to each of you!

PLEASE NOTE! Our next meet­ ing will be 'Sunday, May 15 and all mothers will be honored. There will be a dinner served and the ladies will bring a covered dish or salad.

There will be more details in the Vestnik, watch for it.

Don't forget Saturday, April 30th is CLEANUP DAY:· come early because we need your help. Please give some time! it will help!

Fraternally, Annie Hanus English Reporter

It was voted, when these dona­ tions are sent, that they be sent with a nice card or note to those receiving them. Sister Jeanette Smith was elected to be the one to do this.

Sister Judy Warhol expressed her thanks for the donation given to her grandson; she also made the sugges­ tion that the donation be sent with a note so those who receive it will know from where and who sent it.

Scholarship discussion: During

The only Friday night dance of the month held April 15 was entertained for the first time by the Ellinger Combo with a variety of tunes, In charge of the dance for that night was Annie Vala and assisting her were Bennie and Stacie Kocich and Milert and Evelyn Antrich; the attendance was not overflowing and the committees took turns in their duties. The dance was a casual-attire dance.

-SPJST-

Lodge No. 88, Houston

Wednesday, April 27, 1983—VESTNN/5 The following night, Saturday, April 16th, Ray Jurecka's Orchestra played for our guests with ballroom and mixed music, to a small atten dance. This is very unusual for Ray Jurecka's music, but I am sure the next time, they will have the usual fair attendance; their ballroom and mixed music is always well-received.

In charge of the night were Rosalee Kostom with her husband, Tim to assist. Bob and Margaret Allbritton were seating the guests with Pearl Hanka at the door greeting the arriving guests. Louis Hanus served in the box office. In the lobby, sale for the advance tickets, for the Jan Garber dance for Saturday, April 30 was taken care of by Irene Slovacek and Erna O'Conner. It was a dresscode dance and the ladies followed the code 100 percent; also our sisters on the committee did and, as usual, they looked lovely as always.

It was a pleasure to see Herman Reed in the Blue Room again after a long absence, sorry Lucile, his wife, was unable to accompany him; she still uses the walker to get around, but doing as well can be expected.

Herman was in company of his friends Don and Doreen Kridner.

Later they joined Chuck and Jane Custard at another table to enjoy their refreshments and the Blue Room atmosphere. Jane served on the Youth Club Committee for several years under four different youth leaders of Lodge No. 88.

We extend our sincere sympathy to our devoted Bartender Nat Gonzales in the loss of his brother, Louis Gonzales, who passed away April 7, 1983 after a lengthy illness at the age of 44 years. Surviving him are four brothers and six sisters. May he rest in peace.

You still have time to obtain tickets for Jan Garber's dance scheduled for Saturday, April 30th; call the lodge office 869-5767 and Secretary Josephine Pflughaupt will help you. This will be a beautiful dresscode dance and our lady guests always dress beautifully to swing to the lovely Chandelier Ballroom music. Tickets are $10 per person.

The famous Blue Room Party will take place Sunday, May 1st (this coming Sunday) if you have not gotten the tickets yet, you may obtain them in the Blue Room or in the lodge office for $10 per person and that is a bargain. If you never attended one, then you will find out, I am right. Mark your calendar for Sunday, May 1, 1983 from 4 to 9 p.m.; cocktails throughout the evening, delicious food and a marvelous dance with music by the famous Ray Jurecka.

May 22nd our Dramatic Club "Hlahol" will present the English Play, "Aunt Abby Answers An Ad" on our stage by our talented actors who are proud to give you an afternoon of pleasure. The curtain will open at 2 p.m. preceded with a delicious dinner served in our dining room. The menu will be planned by our Chef John Hilsher, member of the Board of Trustees and kitchen manager. You may be assured the dinner will be good, and followed by the stage comedy; come right from church and enjoy a leisure afternoon. The directorship is in capable hands of Marie Stayton as director and Tim Kostom as co-director.

Come out and show your appreciation to the actors for their efforts.

Here is an excerpt of an interest-

irrg.- item printed in the ClarionJackson Daily News dated February 13, 1983 which was mailed to Pearl Hanka by her friend Faye Cole. The article concerns the Christmas dinner of the WW II prisoners of war at Clinton, Mississippi in 1945.

The dinner was cooked and served by the German prisoners and consisted of Jumbo Shrimp, hot sauce, roast turkey, with oyster dressing, giblet gravy, mashed potatoes, candied yams, green peas, buttered asparagus, lettuce and tomatoes, with kumback sauce, celery, pickles, hard rolls and butter, hot mince pie and cheese, pumpkin pie, coffee, hard candy, fruit, nuts, candy bars and cigarettes.

The cover of the menu carried holiday greetings "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year" from POWC, Clinton, Mississippi and on the inside page of the menu are listed by name and rank every American soldier stationed at the camp at that time, a total of 94 Americans were detailed to guard the prisoners at that time estimated between 500 and 750; among the eight officers stationed there at that time included one of our members, the late Ernest J. Hanka, 1st Lt. Quartermaster and Motor Officer. Brother Ernest J. Hanka is remembered and will not be forgotten for his personal and fraternal love for Lodge No. 88 and the SPJST. Mrs. Garrett, mother of Oleta Hanus, was confined in Northwest Hospital for five days. Mrs. Garrett was rushed to the hospital Saturday by her daughter, Oleta, and son-inlaw, Louis Hanus. After five days she was released feeling much better.

Remember this coming Saturday, April 30 will be our annual Cleanup Day; be on hand early to help and do your part, you will enjoy the fraternal spirit, so let's have a date.

This coming Saturday about 30 of us from the lodge will be boarding a plane to fly to the miracle city of Las Vegas and will start working the slot machines. We will be leaving with high hopes to depart Las Vegas with results; whatever the verdict, I will share it with you when we come back. LAS VEGAS, here we come!

Fraternally, Frances Olexa - SPJST-

88 Meeting Apri118, 1983

Lodge

The April meeting of Lodge Pokrok No. 88 was called to order by President Larry Pflughaupt at 7:30 p.m. with 142 members present.

Flag Bearer Vincent Hegwood led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance.

A reading of the names of deceased members by Secretary Malak was followed by the members standing for a moment of silent tribute to these departed Brothers and Sisters.

The minutes of the March meeting were read and approved, followed by the reading of correspondence received during the month.

First Vice-President Clara Broz distributed additions to the Committee Books and apologized to the Telephone Committee members whose names had been erroneously omitted from the Book.

Financial Secretary Josephine Pflughaupt presented the Insurance

Report for March. Youth Leader Linda Wehring described the interesting activities of the youth such as baking 42 rabbit cakes, boiling 50 dozen eggs for the Easter egg hunt, and a kite-flying contest. Maybe we should all join the Youth Club!

Sounds like fun. The next Youth Club meeting will be May 5th at 7:30 p.m.

Treasurer Lynn Pflughaupt gave his detailed financial report. Sister Marie Stayton reported on the progress of the English play and announced that the tickets are now on sale. She thanked Rosalee Kostom for handling the ticket sales, the Publicity Committee and Sister Frances Olexa for promotion of the Play.

Sister Evelyn Vornsand reported that the Choral Club was rehearsing for the Czech Fest May 7th. Also preparing for the Czech Fest, as well as the activities at Albert Thomas Convention Center April 24th, is the Czech Concert Orchestra according to Brother James Hutchison. He also invited anyone interested to attend the orchestra's rehearsals.

Sister Pearl Hanka reported that the sale underway by the Birthday Club seemed to be going strong.

Some very nice prizes have been donated and the tickets are selling at 3 for $1.00.

The members were encouraged to attend the Saturday night dances by Brother Homer Alexander, chairman of the Entertainment Committee. Brother Joe Miksch then encouraged the members to enjoy the refreshments offered at the Bar. Brother Stayton reported that the necessary personnel for the Swimming Pool had been hired, but that the diving boards and slide needed either major repairs or replacement. The membership gave the Board of Trustees the authority to accept the bid which they felt was best.

The activities of the Board of Trustees for the past month was explained by Chairman Royal Warnasch.

District V President Tillie Helmcamp reported that there would be no fall District Meeting, instead there would be a District Family Day October 9th. A covered dish dinner is planned and more details will be available later.

District Youth Counselor Dorothy Pflughaupt discussed the plans for Youth Appreciation Day (YAD) at summer Camp for the Youth.

Brother Harry Rice, reporting for the Rules Regulations Committee, said that his committee had held several meetings, mainly to study and review the R & Rs of the Committees to make sure that these by-laws conform to the Lodge R & Rs. However, anyone wishing to recommend changes to the lodge R & Rs may do so anytime during the year.

Plans for summer ceramics class for the youth, to be held Tuesdays during June & July were announced

by Sister Bobby Orr. Sister Orr still needs some help for this class.

Please contact her if you can be of assistance.

Sister Doris Knapick, chairman of the Publicity Committee, reported that during the first quarter of 1983, 14,873 bulletins had been mailed.

Included on the list of sick members were Bernice Wahlberg, Letha Tennison and Lillie Spies. We wish them a speedy recovery!

Brother Broz reminded the members to be on hand April 30th for Clean-up Day. He said duties would be assigned upon arrival at about 8 a.m.

The reading of the applications for new members resulted in the acceptance of 17 new members into our Lodge.

President Larry Pflughaupt announced a meeting of the 1982 and 1983 Renunerations Committee to be held April 26th at 7:30 p.m.

Door prizes were won by W. E. Souchek, Marie Stayton, L. A. Mikes, E. L. Stober, and Glenn Jones.

"Happy Birthday" was sung by the membership to the April Birthday celebrants.

Donors for refreshments after the meeting were Jimmy and Bernice Wahlberg in honor of their 31st Wedding Anniversary.

The meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Marceil Malak Secretary - SPJST -

Floresville Honors 50-Year Members Shortly afternoon the 10th of April, dedicated members of the various lodges in District VII began gathering at the Lodge Hall of 107 in Floresville to participate in the spring meeting.

The meeting was called to order at 1:30 p.m. when a break was taken.

The local lodge had refreshments for the break. All enjoyed the food and companionship of the members from the other lodges.

Business resumed after a short program by the youth.

The youth clubs had set-up booths and were kept busy all afternoon selling their crafts.

Reports were heard from District VII Director Thelma Hrncir and Rest Homes Director Eugene Hrncir.

Election of officers resulted in the same slate of officers, with the exception of Viola Cabla, who was replaced by Helen Pavelka.

Meeting was then adjourned and those present enjoyed visiting and more refreshments.

The youth were entertained with a kite-flying party and an Easter egg hunt.

San Antonio Lodge 133 will host the fall District VII meeting which is to be a Family Day outing.

Lodge 107 held its meeting starting about 6:30 p.m.

President Bayer called the meeting to order and Jackie Burleson led the Pledge to the flag.

Several officers were not present.

Regular business matters were taken care of.

Three new members were admitted on a motion by Wm. Pavliska, seconded by Julius Hrna. Motion carried. New members are Deanna Rachelle Pavliska, Jason Neil Krueger and Stephanie Ann Krueger.

Correspondence from CESAT was acknowledged.

Youth Leader's report was given.

Their next meeting will be held May 22nd at 3 p.m. The adult lodge will meet the same day at 4 p.m.

The SPJST Bowling Team is now in first place.

6/VESTMK—Wednesday, April 27, 1983 Wm. Pavliska installed a light Cecil Le' Grange made the motion over the food serving table, it was that our lodge donate $200; this badly needed. Thanks, Billy! motion carried 100 percent also President Bayer announced he Youth Leader Ann Tomastik rewould need some help in the bar for quested the use of the hall for a the 23rd. Joe and Pauline Pavilska Friday night dance for the Youth and Anton Svoboda offered to help.

Club.

Mrs. Frances Lindholm of Paris, Motion was made and carried to Texas travelled all the way to let them use the hall Friday, June Floresville to receive her 50-year 24th. pin; it was a treat to have Frances A motion was made for the lodge home, and we were so happy to see to rent a bus to go to the Astro her, again. The pin was presented Dome, but was defeated by a vote of during the District VII meeting. She 14 against and 11 in favor with four spoke about her young days with the members not voting.

Lodge 183 Building Committee—L to R: Norman Kneschk, Daniel Roznovsky, lodge and marvelled at the change in Respectfully submitted by Phill Boyle, Inez Greenlees and Lambert Pustejovsky. the hall.

Shirley Cantu, Reporter Mr. Robert Hrbacek, our other 50– SPJST – make this the greatest event in the year pin recipient, was unable to history of Lodge 183. attend.

Now, is the time to plan for the Our sincere thanks to all the next dance at the lodge, which will ladies who brought cakes, kolache be Saturday, May 14th; the LONE and cookies for the District VII STAR EXPRESS (country/western) meeting. Lillie Foitek brought a big will be playing (NO COVER container of "pigs in a blanket" and CHARGE); beer and setups will be they were a real treat. Thanks, Dear Members and Guests: available at the bar so come out and Thursday night, April 14 Lodge again! let's have a ball.

Door prize was won by Amanda 179 held its regular monthly Burleson. meeting with a large attendance.

Remember that Sunday, May 15 Next meeting will be May 22nd at Vice President Brother El Gene will be meeting day at the lodge hall 4 p.m.

Eckermann presided in absence of at 6:30 p.m.; if you have anything to our president and also led the group Fraternally, say about the lodge hall or the in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance Pauline S. Pavliska, future of Lodge 183, please be there to the flag.

Secretary and discuss it in a regular meeting.

Jeanette Schoenst read the -SPJSTSee you there! minutes of the previous meeting and Brother Lee Leonhardt gave the MMMM Good Chili is being sampled Lodge Fraternally, treasurer's report; both readings by Edd Kral and is observed by Norman M. Kneschk were accepted as given.

Lambert Pustejovsky (center) and Reporter Brother Arnold Peters gave the Daniel Roznovsky.

-SPJSTfinancial standing.

The business was mostly of In the absence of our lodge Presi- routine manner.

News dent Jerry Tomastik, Vice President The Food Committee stated the Walter Jezek called our meeting to lodge will furnish fried chicken at order at 7:30 p.m., April 13, 1983. the next regular meeting held May Our regular monthly meeting He then led the members in the 12th at 8 p.m. and members bring a Our monthly meeting was called was held April 17th, 1983 with a Pledge to our flag. We had 29 side dish or dessert. good attendance. Committee chairmembers present.

A committee to fry chicken con- to order by President Mary Ann persons gave their reports.

Secretary Dorothy Lisenbe read sists of Brothers Arnold Peters, Kieschnick Friday, April 8 at 8 p.m.

Birthday cards were sent to The thirty-six members who were the minutes from our March 9th Richard Whitman and El Gene members reaching 65 or older meeting and they were approved as Eckermann and anyone who can present, stood and recited the during the month of March. Get-well read. spare a little time may assist the Pledge of Allegiance to our flag. cards were sent to members Roll call of officers and all officers' Financial Secretary Josie Toma- committee. confined in hospitals and at home. reports were read. stik reported on repairs made since There being no further business, Members on the sick list during Sympathy cards were sent to our March 9th meeting. the meeting adjourned. families of our departed members Vice President Jezek gave the Immediately afterwards everyone March were Dorothy Tumis, Nita Trustees' report and stated they are enjoyed a delicious pot-luck supper Davis, Patricia Bowman, Michael and friends.

Congratulations to Johnny and going to have new vinyl flooring and refreshments. The remainder of Tumis and Emilie Mynar.

Bunny Tesar on arrival of son, New members during April were around the dance floor, because the the evening the youth club enterJoseph Alphonse Tesar. Proud old is getting chipped and cracked. tained the assembly with party Gregory Lynn Blahuta, James. M. All reports from the chairpersons games, which were immensely Blahuta, John D. Linhart and Grace grandparents are Frank and Marie Ann Kieschnick, all additional Tesar. of the bar, kitchen and bingo were enjoyed by all. insurance.

New members included excellent!

Fraternally, Also, congratulations to Mr. and Doyle B. Roemer, Melissa Gail Mrs. Bobby (Sonny) Matusevich on Sister Libbie Bartek reported she Edith Pfeiffer, Kunkel, David Kunkel, Melanie Birdsent a get-well card to. Mrs. Gladys Reporter arrival of a baby girl. Proud grandwell and Billy Ray Merryman. (Sr parents are Bro. Steve and Sister Oujezdsky, who was reported on the -SPJSTSidon Tumis signed up 7 members Lillian Matusevich. sick list at our March meeting. and Robert Kieschnick, 2.)

Mr. L. C. Butler from Belton, was Flashes Capsule drawing for $50 went at our meeting to request the use of Donations to building fund: In unclaimed again. This time Ann memory of Sister Mary Hubenak, by the hall May 1st, from 4 to 10 p.m., McIntyre was absent. The consola- M/M W. H. McMillen. for a benefit dance for Billy Hugh tion prize went to Brother Gus Smith of Belton.

Our next regular monthly Florian. We will draw again for the meeting will be May 1, 1983 starting Vice President Jezek advised him $50 prize in the May meeting. there was to be a charge of $300 for at 2 p.m. Hope to see a good turnout.

Door prize winners were Brother the clean-up and utilities if Dear Members: CALENDAR OF EVENTS: The Building Committee; namely, Louis Hanus, who turned his prize approved.

Brother Louis Driska made the Phill Boyle, Daniel Roznovsky, Inez back to be drawn for again; great, Sunday, May 1—Lodge meeting 2 p.m. motion to let them use the hall for Greenlees, Lambert Pustejovsky, Louis! Other winners were Henry Saturday, May 21—Dance, Bill this benefit and it carried 100 per- and Norman Kneschk, are busy Hibbler, Henry Hermis, Sr., Ann Kucera planning the interior of your new Ward and Adolf Pavlicek. cent.

Our members' free barbecue will be Sunday, June 12—Lodge meeting 2 Vice President Jezek also asked lodge hall and hope to be ready for a p.m. for the use of the hall for August 19 Grand Opening during the second held Saturday, May 14 from 4 to 6 Sunday, July 10—Lodge meeting 2 p.m., followed by a free dance from 7 for a Muscular Dystrophy dance; weekend in July. p.m. this also carried 100 percent. to 11 p.m.; music by The City Polka Our Entertainment Committee is Saturday, July 16—Dance, Henry Vice President Jezek then asked planning the dinner, the music and Boys.

Rejcek Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. the members to think about how events for the day, so keep the (Every Friday Night Ballroom they feel about giving the use of our second weekend in July open for a Refreshments were served afterGrand Opening occasion. wards. Next meeting will be Friday, Dancing: Dress Code) hall for benefits.

Anyone wishing to make a May 6 at 8 p.m. See you all then and Otis Beck and Bruce Tomastik Fraternally yours, gave reports on the Academy Ind. suggestion or who wants to help in at the free barbecue and dance.

John H. Murphy, Reporter School District FFA Alumni that any way, please let one of the Alice Jochen, Secretary they could use some financial help. committee members know and let's –SPJST- SPJS

Warrenton Lodge Plans Meeting & Supper

177 Academy Approves Benefit Events

Free B-B-Q For Houston Lodge 142 Members

From Lodge 183, Mid-Cities

From Lodge 92, Ft. Worth

Wednesday, April 27, 1983—VRSTMK/7

SPJST Softball Team Lodge 84 Dallas Report Dear Brothers and Sisters: We played our first ball game Tuesday night, April 5 against Scotty's Office Furniture and we won by a score of 10 to 2. Lionel Schulz pitched a fine game allowing 2 hits, 2 walks and had 6 strikeouts.

Leading hitters were Tom Stites and Don Jarma each with a triple and 2 singles, Kerry Good with a homerun, Danny Yates with two singles, Don Lennox, Mark Vrana and Ron Coker with singles and Paul Bartos and Jim Dedmon each with a walk apiece.

The weather was real cold, however, it was good to start the season with a win.

Our second League game was played Tuesday night, April 12 at Samuel's Diamond No. I against The Bandets. We won our second game by a score of 7 to 0. Lionel Schulz pitched another fine game allowing 2 hits, one walk and 5 strikeouts.

For this game leading hitters were Tom Stites with a homerun and a single, Don Jarma and Jerry Zabojnik each with two singles, Danny Yates with 2 base-on-balls and Don Lennox with a Rbi sacrifice fly and a base-on-balls.

The weather that night was much warmer and we had several fans at the game; our thanks for your support.

The weekend of April 15 and 16 plus 17, we entered the Denton Tournament and we did pretty well as we lost Friday night and won 2 games Saturday and were eliminated Saturday night.

Our results and scores will be given in my next report. The team entry fee of $100 was paid by the United Plumbing Company and we wish to express our thanks to Ron Coker and his company for sponsoring our team. We really enjoyed playing in the tournament and had a lot of fun and good food.

Our Tuesday night, April 19 game against Texas Ice Machines was played and we won by a score of 11 to 0; the results will be in my next report.

Saturday night, April 30 we will celebrate our 30th Anniversary of having a team at Lodge 84 with our annual Softball Team Benefit Dance at 2625 Floyd Street. Can you believe we started 30 years ago and are still going strong. In order to keep playing we have to raise funds at our benefit dance, therefore, we invite all our members, friends and other societies in and around Dallas to come help us celebrate the occasion by attending our Polka Dance, with music by the very popular Czech Harvesters Orchestra who will be playing your favorite selections all evening. Do come and bring your friends and neighbors also and have a good time with us.

There will be door prizes for some lucky persons and also wonderful prizes on our tickets for the fundraising and good food in the kitchen.

On this occasion we would like to see a lot of our ex-ball players attend this dance and reminisce old times and many games in the past. Bino and I, both of us have been around 30 years; we would enjoy visiting with our "ole" ,teammates. You all

coNce- if you can; that's Saturday night, April 30 from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at 2625 Floyd Street in Dallas.

Fraternally, Ben Jarma SPJST Softball Team

-SPJST-

88 Birthday Club Report

Lodge

Our president, Sister Pearl Hanka, called the meeting to order April 13, 1983 at 11:20 a.m. She then asked secretary Sister Rosalee Kostom to read the minutes from the March meeting, which they were approved as read.

Treasurer Sister Lillie Spies gave the treasurer's report and it was a good one as always.

Sunshine Reporter Sister Mary Kosut gave her report. It was so nice to have her back. We missed you!

She thanked Sisters Lillie Spies and Evelyn Mikolas for helping her while she was absent and thanked Sister Tillie Bily for the box of birthday cards.

She sent sympathy cards to Sisters Martha Walla, Louise Kadlecek and family and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hlozek; get-well cards to Martha Walla, Ann Svestka, Josephine Pamela and Vivian Froelich and birthday cards to Sisters Clara Jecmenek, Della Kadlecek, Rita Alexander, Lillie Spies and Bessie Lero.

Sister Kathy Trefell, who is in charge of our sales table on Splash Day, June 6th, asked if anyone who had anything to donate to it to get it to her as soon as possible.

May 22nd will be an English Play entitled "Aunt Abby Answers An Ad" at Lodge 88. The birthday club has the pastry, so let's all pitch in and help.

Don't forget April 30 is Cleanup Day at Lodge 88, so let's all help.

Hostesses for April were Sisters Agnes Pederson, Rose Schipula, Jo Bishop and Josephine Pumela.

Margaret Bohac worked for Jo Bishop during the second Wednesday. We say thank you to Lad Dursek for helping these ladies.

The meeting closed by singing "Happy Birthday" to Sisters Clara Jecmenek, Della Kadlecek, Rita Alexander, Lillie Spies and Bessie Lero.

Dates to Remember May 4 — Games Party/Luncheon May 11— Games Party/Meeting/ Luncheon Come and enjoy Lodge 88!

Fraternally, Edna Froelich, Reporter

-SPJST-

Club of Fort Worth

Friendship

Dear Members and Friends, The meeting was called to order April 6th, with 21 members present and three .guests. The guests were Benny and Mary Pavey and Patti Gage.

"Happy Birthday" was expressed through song for Gertrude Johnson, Joyce Tesar, Donald Steinman, Ailene Kerche and myself, Lydia Alholm.

As planned at the March meeting, the Friendship Club members will meet at 10:30 a.m. May 4th at the St. Thomas parking area, and then car pool to the Furr's Cafeteria on Hwy. 183 by 10:45 for a noon

luncheon. Two dollars will be given to every paid member for their dinner to help defray the luncheon tab. Guests are most welcome to join the group. After lunch, we will return to our regular meeting place for a meeting and games.

Donald and Rose Steinman, plus several of their children, have returned from a trip to Ohio, after visiting his mother, friends and relatives.

The Easter picnic at our farm was another huge success, even though April came in like a Lion instead of a Lamb. Otherwise, the wind did not put a damper on the activities, as planned.

Our son, Tony, his wife, Kathy, and their three sons came from Chicago to help celebrate this annual event. The grandsons I am sure told their classmates in Chicago, all about their fishing experiences, baseball practices and Texas in general.

We all had a delightful visit with several families from Europe at the picnic; they have been in the states only a short period of time. It was a day where several different ethnic languages were spoken, which made the fellowship warm and friendly.

We made welcome Henry Seviek's cousin, plus his wife and two children who arrived in the states from Czechoslovakia only five days before being exposed to this Texas hospitality. Our best wishes to them for a new and happy life in our America.

It was also enjoyable to have three families from Poland in our midst. I am sure they were happy that Agnes Owens escorted them to the farm.

We missed our dedicated musician, Joe Kozel who provides accordion music at this occasion, but his wife, Mary Ann, had a class reunion to attend in South Texas.

We also missed Editor Rudy Sefcik and his lovely wife, Maxine.

Do hope you are feeling better, Brother Sefcik. Just watch those trains!

Several of the members attended the District III SPJST meeting at Sokol Hall in Ft. Worth Sunday, April 10th. Later in the evening, many also attended the polka dance at Lodge No. 180, Burleson to the music of Math Sladky of Neb. We missed seeing Louis and Mydell Grochoske at both places. It was a pleasure to be in the company of Jesse and Tracy Hajek from Seymour at this dance.

We extend our congratulations to Marilyn and Glenn Douglass who were wed Saturday, April 16th at Ridglea Baptist Church in Ft. Worth.

Parents of the couple are Mr. r. n d Mrs. Joe Milan of Ft. Worth and Mr. and Mrs. Horace Douglass of Abilene.

A dinner and dance reception was held at the Eagle Mt. Athletic Center in Ft. Worth. Music was provided by the Polka Patriots of Dallas.

The couple will make their home in Plano, Texas.

Fraternally, Lydia Alholm Secy./Reporter P.S. We just received news that my husband's (Ray's) 90-year-old mother passed away in a Crosby, Minnesota hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending.

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Elgin Lodge All Set For May Fete The regular April meeting of Lodge 18 was called to order by President Roy Simank.

Brother Dale Kessel led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll call of officers and minutes of the previous meeting were read by Secretary Sister Audrey Boutwell.

All committee reports were given and accepted.

Two new members Jamie Lynn Huff and Osceola Daniel Traweek were accepted.

Sister Irene Helgren asked for help with the reception for the Junior/Senior Prom; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Mikulencak volunteered.

Kitchen Chairman Brother Dale Kessel had a very good report and he thanked the ones who had helped in the kitchen.

Sister Janelle Mogonye presented $85.68 for recycled cans on behalf of Sister Albina Mogonye.

President Roy Simank thanked all for the cards and calls during his recent illness; also, Sister Irene Helgren thanked everyone for the card sent to her during her illness.

Brother Jim Mogonye volunterred to paint the railing at the entrance. Thanks, Jim! Sister Janelle Mogonye sent getwell cards to Troy Staton and Howard Kuehn.

Youth Leader Sister Pat Young reported that our youth are still Number One in the State. She asked everyone to remember the May Fete for May 7th. May Fete rehearsals will be April 27 at 7 p.m., May 4 at 7 p.m., May 7 at 9 a.m. The May Fete activities will be from 5 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.; supper at 6:30 p.m.; grand march and dance at 9 p.m. There will be free dinner for the May Fete participants; the May Fete participants must arrive at 4:45 p.m.

Door prize was won by Brother Anton Mogonye.

Fraternally, Verda Krause, Reporter -SPJST-

Czech Heritage Society The

The Czech Heritage Society of Texas will host a genealogy workshop in Bellville Saturday, May 7, 1983. The workshop will be held in the parish hall of St. Mary's Episcopal Church on Highway 36, one block west of the Austin County courthouse. Activities will begin at 1:00 p.m. and last until 4:00. Registration fee will be $1.00.

The workshop will concentrate on Czech and Moravian settlers of Austin County and surrounding areas. Topics covered will include information available in county courthouses, church records, villages of origin, United States census records, ship passenger lists, available published materials and research in Czechoslovakia.

The workshop will include a genealogy swap session. Texans of Czech and Moravian origin are encouraged to bring their own family records so they can exchange information with other family historians.

For further information contact Robert Janak, CHS Director, 545 Threadneedle, Beaumont, Texas 77705. , 7 SE1 ; .0 y

8/VESTNIK—Wednesday, April 27, 1983

Old Adams School Reunion Ex-students of the old Adams country school (south of El Campo) are searching for former teachers who will he guests of honor when the first Adams School Reunion is held Saturday, June 4 at the SPJST Hall in Hillje.

All students who attended the rural school over a span of two centuries are urged to make plans now to enjoy the homecoming festivities which includes a catered meal (Staff Catering), music by the Happy Home Boys, a slide show of school days pictures, and "lots of reminiscing about the good old days."

Cost per person is only $5 and checks should be made payable to Adams Reunion. Mail to Mrs. J. J. (Alleene Ladewig) Hill, Jr., 819 Avenue I in El Campo 77437 or Ramona Mitchell Pate, 2001 Avenue F in El Campo. Deadline for reservations is May 21. Reservations and payments may also be taken to Mrs. Eugene (Beatrice Erdelt) Netardus at Netardus-Davis Pharmacy, Mrs. Johnny (Hattie Peter) Drozd at Floral Gardens, Mary Hlavaty Bazinet at Stanley's, all in El Campo or Prasek's Hillje Smokehouse.

Further information may also be obtained by contacting Reunion Chairman R. J. Strnadel, Jr. at 5435851, Secretary Rosie Popp Hlavaty at 648-2230, or Co-Treasurers Alleene Hill at 543-3756 and Ramona Pate at 543-2887.

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Comments From Klub Kontinental Travel

Now that you have decided to make that trip and have had arrangements for your passport and visa, the question is: what should I take? Often one is having a difficult time to make lightly yet take those items which are needed. If you choose wisely, perhaps you can achieve both goals. Bring comfortable clothing and what can be inter-changed. We suggest wash and wear or double knits as laundries and dry-cleaners are few, expensive, and time-consuming.

Almost everyone does laundry in their rooms (bring a clothes-line or lightweight rope), or ask the maids (especially in Czechoslovakia) as they are more than happy to do that chore for you as the dollar is so desired and needed.

As this year is our "Swiss Alpine" tour, do bring a cardigan or pull-over sweater for it can still be very cold; an all-weather coat (take the lining) is often a most welcome item. It rains often, do bring rain-wear and an umbrella for you will need them-a folding umbrella is a good, inexpensive purchase and takes little room.

We cannot stress the importance of good, durable shoes; as your feet will tire often. At least 2 pair of shoes are advisable so you can alternate them and changing will help prevent "foot-lag."

Toilet articles, cosmetics and soap should be an essential. Some items, even if they can be purchased in Europe, will be very expensive.

Some items cannot be bought at any cost. Bring all medicines nand prescriptions needed in original bottles.

The few Western goods available in Czechoslovakia, if they can be found, are so costly that they urge you to bring your own liquors, cigarettes, film, and flash cubes.

To avoid carrying certain heavy or bulky items, you might purchase liquor and cigarettes aboard the plane or at the duty-free shops in the airports. Amsterdam has many good buys.

Purchase the lightest weight luggage you can find. After several days of loading and unloading or carrying your bags up several flights of stairs, you will understand why. Do take a carry-on bag as they are handy, (include a day's change of clothes "just in case") and will also provide that extra space for those purchases and gifts.

Our June 10th trip is almost full-if you are interested in the "Swiss Alpine" covering Holland, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Czechoslovakia contact us immediately, Klub Kontinental, Rudy & Henrietta Klecka, P.O. Box 28, East Bernard, TX 77435, phone 713-335-4456 or 713335-4471 after 6 p.m.

We are still taking reservations for the once in a lifetime trip to Washington, D.C. for the dedication of the Czech-Moravian national shrine. It is an experience you won't forget June 24 to June 27, 1983.

Also Klub Kontinental will sponsor a flight to Prague July 14 and returning July 28 or August 1. It ill include flight, hotel accommodations at the new Hotel Panorama for 2 nights, 2 meals, transfer and tips—cost $1,095.00, escorted by Rudy Klecka. A good way to see Czechoslovakia and visit family and friends and its many sights.

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Second Annual Czech Conference of Texas — 'Pioneer Czech Families of Texas' The

The Second Annual Czech Conference of Texas will be held May 28 and 29, 1983 at the Cultural Activities Center in Temple, Texas, and at the SPJST Star Hall in nearby Seaton. The Czech ExStudents Association of Texas (CESAT) and the Czech Heritage Society of Texas are sponsoring the conference.

The theme of the conference will be "Pioneer Czech Families of Texas". Leading experts in the fields of local history, genealogy, Czechoslovak history and Czech immigration to the United States will present papers. Among the subjects covered will be ship passenger lists of Czech immigrants, the villages of origin of immigrants from Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia, data available in county records on Czech settlers, and information found in both Moravian Brethren and Roman. Catholic Church records on Texas Czech settlers.

The conference will include a genealogy fair where information will be exchanged and books on Texas Czech history and genealogy will be sold.

The conference is intended to

Dist. VII —July 10 —Lodge 185 assist people researching their family histories, as well as to widen New Braunfels the public's knowledge of Czech *** history, heritage and language.

Respectfully, DISTRICT TRAINING CLASSES Robert Janak Dist. V— See Dist. VII below Director, CHS Dist. VI—Sat., May 21 —Place to -SPJSTbe designated *** CAMPING DATES Dist. VI— Mon., June 27-30 — To Important be at Bastrop; all the rest at Camp Val Verde Dist. III—Sat., July 23, arrive for lunch and depart after lunch on The Youth Achievement Day Tues., July 26th. date in District IV was changed Break 1/2 day from June 12 to June 5 at the Dist. V & VII— Tues., July 26 same location: Senior Citizens (arrive for supper)— depart July 30 Building in Seymour, Texas. after breakfast.

District Youth Counselor Break 1/2 day Mary Haisler of Seymour Dist.

II—Sun., July 31 —Jrs. suggests that each family arrive for supper. remembers this changed date Wed., Aug. 3 —Jrs. depart after of the district's YAD. lunch Wed., Aug. 3 — Teens arrive for Mill111■111111■11111111111111111111■111 supper Sat., Aug. 6 — Teens depart after BULLETIN BOARD lunch Break 1 day (Aug. 7, Sunday) Dist. I & IV — Mon, Aug. 8, arrive TEXAS FRATERNAL CONGRESS for lunch and depart after lunch on The 1983 Texas Fraternal Thurs., Aug. 11th.

Congress will meet in Temple, Oct. *** 21, 22, and 23, at the Ponderosa Motor Inn on South 31st (just down from Scott & White Hospital).

District III Director Sid Pokladnik is president of this year's TFC. SL President Nick Morris is chairman 11111111111111■1111111•11111111■1111111•111111P of the Legislative Committee and in charge of publicity for the Vestnik STATEWIDE YOUTH and Bell County area newspapers.

LEADERS' RETREAT SYD Jann Wilson is secretary-treasAnother recommendation was urer of the Youth Section. Other that we hold this year's Statewide details about this year's program Youth Leaders' Retreat at Camp Val will be published as they become Verde May 14th and 15th for all available.

DYCs, assistant DYCs, youth *** leaders and assistants, including 111111111•11111111■11111 spouses. The training would begin Saturday morning and last through Sunday noon. It is expected that REUNION some of those desiring to attend will woRist■swwww■I want to arrive sometime Friday evening or Friday night in order to MARTINEK-KOTRLA be ready for the training Saturday REUNION morning. This recommendation was All descendants of the Martinekapproved by the Supreme Lodge.

Kotrla families are invited to attend The Supreme Lodge will pay for the the 10th annual reunion at the Ellinleasing of Camp Val Verde for that ger Chamber of Commerce Hall for period, all meals, and mileage for one May 1, 1983. Registration will begin car from each lodge. This will at 10 a.m. and basket lunch will be probably require some• arrangeserved at noon. ments on car pooling so that we do D. A. Juren not have to pay mileage to every individual coming by automobile. As in the case of Longhorn, we are asking that you come prepared to stay for the duration of the training from Saturday morning through STATE COMPETITION-1983 Sunday noon. No remuneration for State YAD— Sunday, August 21st mileage will be paid for those who do Temple High School. not stay for the entire training State Royalty— Saturday, Sepperiod. I think the reason for this is tember 17th, hosted by Lodge No. obvious. If you do have to go back 18, Elgin; music by Bubba Cox & home Saturday night, we ask that Easy Goin' of Austin you return again Sunday morning *** with mileage reimbursement for only one round trip.

We hope you will be making plans DISTRICT YADS Dist. I—June 26 —Lodge 186 to attend this Youth Leaders' Retreat because there is much Caldwell Dist. II—July 17 at Lodge 24, valuable information to be gained pertaining to all facets of our youth Cyclone Dist. III —June 26 at Lodge 25, program. If you plan to attend, please send us your name, lodge Ennis.

Dist. IV —June 5 — Seymour, number, the total number of persons coming with you, and a statement to Senior Citizens Bldg.; 1:30 p.m. the effect that you will be present Dist. V —July 10 —Place to be for the entire training session. For designated Dist. VI —July 17 — Lodge 40 El purposes of finalizing lodging and meal arrangements, we are asking Campo-Hillje

Notice To District IV

Head of the Youth Department

YOUTH SECTION

Wednesday, April 27, 1983— VESTNfK/9 that you notify us no later than Monday, May 9th. ** As of the 20th of April, 23 persons have written us that they wish to attend this retreat. This number is in addition to the 7 DYCs and their assistants, so let us know your intention by May 9th.

Below is the schedule for the retreat so that you can see the area(s) that we plan to cover during the day and a half.

Fraternally, Nick A. Morris President and Head of the Youth Dept. *** STATEWIDE YOUTH LEADERS' RETREAT SCHEDULE MAY 14-15, 1983 CAMP VAL VERDE Friday, May 13th 7:30 p.m.— Meeting with President Morris, SYD, all DYCs and Ass't.

DYCs 8:00 p.m.— Chili Supper (Prepared

by Chefs Morris and Wilson) (Table games available or you can bring your own.) We will continue the meeting after supper, if necessary. This will be a general "skull session" covering anything that anyone wants to talk about. We will make welcome the new youth leaders and this will be a good time to get acquainted with each other.

NOTE: The DYCs and assistants are expected to be there around 7:30 if at all possible; otherwise, they will have to arrive as their schedule permits.

The film, "Teens", will be shown late (around 9) Friday night for all those who have arrived by that time.

Saturday, May 14th 8 a.m.—Breakfast 9:00 a.m.— General Assembly; introduction of newcomers and guests, with each one stating what lodge and district they are from, how long they have been in a youth leader's position, etc., etc.

9:30 a.m.— Going over the Youth Rule Book revisions/changes 11:00 a.m.— Bob Bayer with highlights from Longhorn Recreation Laboratory (new dances) 12 Noon —Luncheon 1:00 p.m.— Camp Craft (glass staining)—Jann Wilson, lanyard lacing 3:30 p.m.— Break 4:00 p.m.—Nature walk and rest period 6:00 p.m.— Supper 7:00 p.m.—SPJST variety dances —NAM — followed by film "Teens" for those who did not see the film Friday evening.

8:00 p.m.—Camp dances you can do with your youth club— all DYCs Sunday, May 15th 8:00 a.m.—Breakfast 9:00 a.m.—Vespers—DYCs III, IV, VI (outside) 10:00 a.m.—Speaker—William Cox Luncheon at conclusion of Mr. Cox's presentation. **

JUST A REMINDER Keep the beneficiary designation current on your SPJST certificate.

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From the District Youth Counselors IMPORTANT NOTICE TO DISTRICT IV The Youth Achievement Day date in District IV was changed from June 12 to June 5 at the same location: Senior Citizens Building in Seymour, Texas.

District Youth Counselor Mary Haisler of Seymour suggests that each family remembers this changed date of the district's YAD. Fraternally, Mary Haisler, DYC

From the Youth Leaders MAY 1ST YC MEETING OF LODGE 92, FT. WORTH Hello!

Well, Easter has passed and everyone had a good time at the egg hunt.

Our May meeting has been changed from the second Sunday, May 8 to the first Sunday, May 1st, so everyone can be with their mother on Mother's Day. The youth club will have the kitchen for the dance to be held May 21st and we also will have a cake walk.

Youth Club members, be working on your craft for YAD, also be thinking about your talent.

Don't forget youth club meeting at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 1st!

Fraternally, Gordon Hubenak, YL

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LODGE 179 YOUTH CLUB MEETING Lodge 179, Youth Club, Warrenton, had their regular business meeting Thursday evening, April 14, following the adult meeting. We had to set the later time because some of our members were attending district track meet at Bryan in which our school placed 3rd. Everyone enjoyed hearing the results. Anna Key presided. Our main business was that everyone should have their items lined up for YAD by next meeting. We also discussed our trip for this summer, probably June.

Everyone enjoyed our pot luck supper and refreshments. Our youth club provided the games for the evening which everyone enjoyed.

Our winners were: Richard Whitman, El Gene Eckermann and Anna Key, Paula Key and Russell Klump, Anna Key and Sammy Key. We had a report from the movie "Man From Snowy River" which was very good.

Other things to, do are the Livestock Barbecue the 16, Warrenton group the 17th, Russell confirmation the 30th, Play Day the 21st and 22nd and Round Up at Round Top on the 25th. Next meeting the 12th of May. Staci Schoenst (4-19-83)

LODGE 30 YC SETS MAY 1ST MEETING Dear Vestnik Readers, The Taiton SPJST Youth Club will hold its May meeting on the usual first Sunday of the month. All members are supposed to make a card for the contest. Also, each member is supposed to make or buy a door prize for a Mother; only the mothers who attend the meeting will be eligible for a door prize.

I hope to see everyone there!

Fraternally yours, Vicki Dorotik, President (4-20-83)

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge Karel Jonas No. 28, East Bernard, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to extend our deepest and most sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother BERNICE YOUNG, age 86.

-SPJSTServices for Bernice B. Young of East Bernard were held March 10 at First Baptist Church in East LODGE 39 BRYAN Bernard. The Rev. Autry Conn, YOUTH CLUB NEWS pastor, and the Rev. Douglas Virgin Dear Members:officiated. Burial was in Methodist Our Youth Club held its monthly Cemetery in East Bernard under the meeting Sunday, April 10, 1983. We direction of Garmant and Cardin did a craft with string.

Funeral Home in Rosenberg. He We also handed in recipes for the died March 8 at a Richmond nursing recipe books. home.

Brian Faust and Adam Macik won Mr. Young, a native of Branch, the door prizes.

La., was a long-time resident of East After our meeting and social, we Bernard. He was a retired farmer practiced for our YAD program. and a member of the First Baptist Fraternally, Church in East Bernard.

Denise Holubec (9) Survivors include one brother, (4-20-83) Durwood Young of Eunice, La; and one sister, Loyce McClin of Lake -SPJSTCharles, La. Pallbearers include Bill Hlavinka, Buck Boettcher, George Ganze, John Kramr, Bill Tease and Robert Young LODGE 30 YC PREPARES Andrews.

FOR MOTHER'S DAY Memorials may be made to First Dear Vestnik Readers, Baptist Church Building Fund.

The Taiton SPJST Youth Club May our departed lodge brother will hold their next monthly meeting rest in eternal peace and may his May 1st at 2:30 p.m. in the Taiton memory remain with us forever.

Community Center.

Respectfully submitted, Everyone is asked to make a Resolution Committee Mother's Day card for the contest, in Frances Haverda honor of our mothers; the program Albert Lupik will also be about Mother's Day. Anton Kelner, Jr. Refreshments Committee for the -SPJSTmonth of May will be Mrs. Leon Krpec and Mrs. Kenneth Korenek.

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY Fraternally, We, the Resolution Committee of Jean Dorotik (14) Lodge No. 17, New Tabor, on behalf (4-20-83) of our entire membership, wish to -SPJSTexpress our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed brother, LODGE 17 NEW TABOR JOE PAUL, JR., who died March 20, 1983, in M.D. YOUTH CLUB NEWS Anderson Hospital in Houston.

Dear Readers, Funeral services were held March We held our last meeting April 22, in Phillips-Luckey chapel with 10th.

Rev. Albert Michalik, pastor of the We read the minutes and then Caldwell Brethren Church officitalked about what our project will ating.

Interment was in the New be.

I hope to see you at the next Tabor Cemetery.

Brother Paul was born February meeting at New Tabor which was 28, 1918 in Burleson County, the son set for April 24th. of the late Joe Paul Sr., and Millie Fraternally, Phyllis Orsag Paul. He had been a Adam Macik life-long resident of Burleson (4-21-83) County, living in the New Tabor -SPJSTcommunity. He was a retired butcher and rancher. He was a member of the Caldwell Brethren Church and SPJST Lodge No. 17 of New Tabor.

Brother Paul was married to Evelyn Lillian Zapalac of Lexington July 26, 1952 in the Caldwell Brethren Church.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Evelyn Paul of Caldwell; one son, Joseph L. Paul of Caldwell; one daughter, Renee Paul of Caldwell; one grandson, Jason C. Paul of Caldwell; seven sisters, Mrs. Frances Horcica of Bryan, Mrs. Vlasta Marburger of Austin, Mrs.

10/VESTISIK—Wednesday, April 27, 1983 Olga Provazek of Caldwell, Mrs. Bernice Surovik of Dallas, Mrs. Pauline Dobrovdny of Bryan, Mrs. Julia Bayer of Dime Box and Mrs. Ella Provazek of Bryan.

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

Resolution committee: Betty L. Suehs Stanley F. Mrnustik Melvin H. Skrabanek -SPJSTEXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge Pokrok No. 84, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family •of our departed brother FRANK E. MACALIK, who passed away March 31, 1983 at the age of 59 due to a heart attack.

Bro. Macalik was a cabinet maker the past 30 years. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He was a member of St. Pius Catholic Church in Dallas, Carpenters Union Local No 198, Veterans of Foreign War, KJT of Ennis and SPJST Lodge No. 84.

Survivors include five sons, Eric Macalik of Garland, Robert. Macalik of Richardson, Tony Macalik of Denton, Patrick Macalik of Aurora, Colo. and Frank Macalik of Dallas; five daughters, Katherine Holder and Bernadette Macalik, both of Garland, Jane Dean and Teresa Macalik, both of Dallas and Donna Macalik of Richardson; three brothers, Charlie Macalik of Bardwell, Tx., Joe Macalik of Ennis and Emil Macalik, of Dallas; six sisters, Mary Plasek, Frances Loykasek, Emily Mandak, Tonie Faraizl and Julie Trojacek of Dallas and Louise Jurica of Ennis and seven grandchildren.

Rosary was recited at Keever Funeral Chapel April 3rd and funeral mass was April 4th at St. John's Catholic Church, Ennis, Texas.

Burial was at St. Joseph's Cemetery.

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

Resolution Committee: Evelyn Salac Linda Coker Joseph Ondrusek -SPJST-

Tone service was held Tuesday at the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints. Interment was at the Houston National Cemetery.

May honor be given her memory now and forever.

Tillie Helmcamp Gladys Havemann Florena Taake -SPJSTEXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge Karel Havlicek, No. 4, Hallettsville, Texas, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, AUGUST HOLUB, who passed away Sunday, April 3, 1983, in the Lavaca Medical Center at the age of 88 years. He was born March 8, 1895 in Moravia to the late Frank and Marie Koniakovsky Holub. He was a retired farmer, a veteran of World War I, a member of the American Legion Post 230 where he served as chaplain for 15 years. He was a member of the SPJST, the Ascension Catholic Church of Moravia, and was active in the Democratic Party.

The body lay in state at the Kubena Funeral Home until 1:15 p.m., Tuesday, April 5, when it was taken to St. Mary's Catholic Church for funeral services at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. Benton Thurmond and Monsignor Henry Psencik officiated, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery.

Mr. Holub was preceded in death by four brothers, Frank Holub, Emil Holub, Julius Holub, and Henry Holub.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Gayenell Chudej Victoria Zak Gaye Ann Galetka -SPJST-

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 47 Seaton, in behalf of our membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed brother EDWARD WILLIAM MOTL, who passed away Friday, April 1, 1983 in a Dallas hospital at the age of 77.

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY Brother Motl was born in East We, the Resolution Committee of Bell County, Texas and had lived in Lodge No. 88, on behalf of the entire the Seaton area his entire life. He membership, wish to express our was a retired farmer.

Funeral services were held at 2 sincere sympathy to the bereaved p.m. Saturday, April 2 at Hewitt family of Funeral Home, with the Rev. MARY ELLEN SANDERSON, 59, who had a massive heart attack Eugene Kotrla officiating. Burial and died at Miami, Florida, was in the Seaton Cemetery.

Saturday, April, 2, 1983. She was Survivors include his wife of 56 born August 29, 1923. She was a years, Albina Kotrla Motl; a member of SPJST Lodge No. 88. daughter, Ruby Motl Dana of De While living in Houston, Mary Ellen Soto; a son Lynnwood Motl of De was active in the Dramatic Club and Soto; two brothers, Gus Motl of the Birthday Club, being its Temple and John Motl of Fort secretary at one time. She and her Worth; four sisters, Lottie Luksa of husband attended all meetings and Rogers; Annie Kudlaeek of Buckactivities of our lodge and also holts, Justine Chalupka of Fort Worth and Leona Bartlett of Oenaserved on committees.

Sister Sanderson is survived by vine; five grandchildren; and two her husband, Earnest Sanderson of great-grandchildren.

May our departed brother rest in Miami; daughters, Benjie Sisson of Houston, Sharon Worlton of Chicago peace.

Resolution Committee: and Peggy Gray of Pasadena; Adeline Kohutek brothers, Donald E. Spurrier of Dorothy Pechal Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Joseph Martha Klusacek H. Spurrier of Leia, Hawaii; nine grandchildren.

–SPJST-

FEATURES

ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Alfred W. Vrazel of Buckholts are proud to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Cynthia Ann, to Thomas Robert Strmiska, son of Mr. and Mrs. George J. Strmiska ?)f Granger. The couple

plans a June 25th wedding at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Marak, Texas.

Our Bus Trip To Temple And Taylor

character "Jan Kudla" with his size 19 shoes. As children of long time ago we used to anxiously await the "Hlasatel" so we could look for Jan, so we could sing "Jan Kudla ma nohy jako noodla." Before leaving Norbert and Joe Sykora serenaded Mr. Otto on their acordions while he twirled Mildred on the cement porch of the SPJST Headquarters; can he ever dance! Watch out Fred Astaire; he could teach you a thing or two!

Our second stop was at the Temple Mall across from the Scott & White Hospital. We stopped in at the Piccadilly Cafeteria; we invaded the place and devoured the food.

Martha Taylor spotted a health food store advertising some sort of youth cream guaranteed to rid you of crows feet, wrinkles and bags under the eyes. She rushed in and bought a jar. She thinks it will make her look like a teenager. If this works on her, I will rush back to Temple and buy myself a gallon to bathe in. Eat your heart out, Pauline Blazek, no cream for you.

Stop No. 3: We arrived in Taylor, Texas at the SPJST Hall of Lodge 29 Praha; this was the location of the Tenth Annual Conference of Czech Students and Teachers. After a warm welcome, we registered and were treated to a "svacina" of the most delicious Texas Size kolace and coffee or hot tea. We socialized until 3 p.m.

When Mildred Chervenka planned a bus trip to Temple and Taylor, Texas, her better half, Calvin asked her "Do you think you can handle this trip without my help?" She must have said "Yes." OK Calvin don't you ever underestimate the power of a determined woman. She handled the trip like a pro, we did not get lost one titne.

April 16, at 7:30 p.m., our Trailways bus left Dallas about three-fourths full. We stopped in Red Oak, Texas and picked up the rest of the gang. By the time we pulled back on the freeway, there were 46 cheerful• people on board; out came Norbert Blazek's accordion and the singing started. The bus rolled along to the rhythm of polkas and waltzes.

Our first stop was the SPJST Museum in Temple. Mr. Otto Hanus gave us the grand tour. If you have not been to see this museum by all means go because you cannot imagine what all is there to see. Mrs. Thelma BartOsh assisted people in the library in searching for relatives; she even helped my sister, Mary Sill, my cousin, Martha Taylor and me find a copy of the comical

Alfred, Bernice & Cindy are members of the SPJST Lodge No. 15 in Buckholts.

Wednesday, April 27, 1983—VESTNiK/11 Then the program began with a welcome speech in Czech and English by Mike Winnett, president of the Czech Club at the University of Texas. Mr. Henry Vitek, District II director, presented a check for $50 to Bernard Pivonka, president of CESAT Club; the check was from the SPJST Supreme Lodge. The Taylor Czech Choral Club sang for us, they had a good selection of songs and they sounded real good, there were about 14 or 15 ladies and one guy. Flatonia Junior High students from the Czech Class sang "My Country "Ds of Thee" in Czech and presented a history of the Czech communities in their area. Their teacher (whose name I did not remember) showed us how he teaches with the aid of slides. This was very informative. Calvin Chervenka, who teaches Physics and Engineering at Temple Junior College, also finds time to squeeze in courses on Czech Heritage. His talk was on "Learning Czech Through Song." Brad Horner and Joe Mendenhall gave a very impressive reading "Prague Spring of 1968."

This was about the rise and then the disgrace of Dubcek. The program was concluded by Mike Winnett; he read a page from a journal kept by the son of Dubcek.

Now, came the Happy Hour; the crowd gathered around the two kegs of beer, reminiscent of the olden days, always singing around the bar.

The cute young barmaids kept the beer cups filled while we all sang until we were hoarse. Norbert and Joe on the accordions were soon joined by the Czech teacher from North Lake Junior College in Dallas; also circulating in the crowd was the Czech teacher from East Field Junior College also from Dallas. I'm sure there were many more Czech teachers and students, too.

Our dinner was a tasty Texas barbecue and all the trimmings.

A dance followed by The Brave Combo from North Texas State University; to keep up with these young men, you really needed to be in good shape. The music was so lively you felt like a race horse at Churchill Downs after a polka. Who said we are getting old? They kept the crowd moving, it was fun.

Annie Staglik - SPJST JOHN CHUPICK (Continued from Page 1) Koenig - Peel Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

Brother Chupick passed away in a Weslaco hospital Saturday, April 16th, after a brief illness. Funeral services were held in La Grange Monday, April 18th.

John Chupick served as secretary of the Supreme Lodge from the time of his election in the Taylor Convention in 1940 (assumed office 1 January 1941) through December 31st, 1960, a total of 20 years.

Supreme Lodge members attending the funeral services were President Morris, Vice President Gebala, Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska, Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas, Jr., Directors Sid Pokladnik and Louis Hanus. The minister officiating at the services was the Rev. Frank McElroy, Jr. In his remarks, Rev. McElroy noted how he had known John Chupick since the time he and Mrs. Chupick transferred their church membership to the

First Presbyterian Church in La Grange and that while he (Chupick) was many years senior to him, that he always spoke with great respect and modesty while in his presence and attending to church affairs. Not too long after they transferred their membership, Chupick became an elder in the church and "his boss".

Rev. McElroy related that John Chupick told him on a number of occasions that he felt the Good Lord had left him on this earth much too long but as the reverend pointed out, "He saw fit to leave him with us through the 70s, through the 80s and almost half-way through the 90s."

Having researched and written the History of the SPJST, it is abundantly clear that John Chupick rendered a period of invaluable and loyal service to the SPJST. His work with the SPJST started shortly after the 1928 Convention here in Temple, after which the Supreme Lodge followed up on a decision in that convention to accept as members youth 16 years of age and under and organize a Juvenile Term Department. Chupick was one of three people who applied for the position with very few strings attached and was appointed to that position. He succeeded to a large degree, but the economic times of the Great Depression forced him to cease his work because, as he said, "I just could not carry on." This was shortly after an act of the Legislature that permitted a Fraternal Benefit Society to accept as members those under age 16. There is no doubt that with the organization of that department by Chupick and the subsequent acceptance of hundreds and thousands of young people throughout the state, was the basis and groundwork that later (in the 50s) led to the formation of our present Youth Department. I heard him relate the fact that he had attended every SPJST Convention since the age of ten, which would have been the convention in Fayetteville in 1899. The last convention he attended as a guest was the 1976 Convention in Waco. He was invited to attend and was to have attended the 1980 Convention in San Antonio but sent his regrets at the last moment. It can be truthfully said that John Chupick was involved and interested in the SPJST from very early childhood.

The record shows that Bro. Chupick joined the SPJST in 1909 at the age of 20 when he joined Lodge No. 51 in Ellinger. In early 1946 he moved his membership to Lodge No. 1 in Fayetteville. In 1954 he moved his membership to Lodge 87 in Temple during the time when he was a Supreme Lodge officer. In May of 1963 he moved his membership to Lodge No. 103 Flatonia, where he held membership at the time of his death. That was also during the time that he and his brother had formed the Balcones Mineral enterprise in Flatonia. He later moved to La Grange and lived there until about a year ago when he and Mrs. Chupick moved to Weslaco to be near their daughter, Mary Frances Bennett.

During his work for the SPJST, he had been offered many higherpaying positions elsewhere, including banks and in real estate development. He declined all of them because. as he put it, "I just could I had not .eave the SPJST always put my heart and soul into

the SPJST and my work and I always tried to do my sincerest best for the organization." There was a time in the early 40s when Chupick was the only active officer in the Supreme Lodge and literally kept the Society going with the help of two girl secretaries. The SPJST owes John Chupick a big debt of gratitude. He was a good, loyal, and faithful officer for 20 years. His achievements are appropriately noted and recorded and will appear in a chapter of the History of the SPJST when it is published, hopefully later this year and surely prior to the next convention.

The Supreme Lodge and the entire Society extend their sincere sympathies to Mrs. Chupick, daughter Mary Frances, the one sister, two grandsons, and son-inlaw. His death marks the passing of an era.

Nick A. Morris, President Supreme Lodge, SPJST -SPJST —

(Editor's Note: Recently we received a letter from Mrs. Mary V. Lomberg of Nutley, New Jersey, calling our attention to an article in the New York Times about Leos Janacek. We reprint it in succession as space permits. We thank Ms. Lomberg for her thoughtfulness—Thanks.)

Leos Janacek: The Vindication Of A Composer (Frustrated by neglect during much of his lifetime, the Cechoslovak has gained belated recognition.)

By John Rockwell The New York Philharmonic's American concert premiere of Leos Janacek's last opera, "From the House of the Dead," this week is just one more indication of a Janacek groundswell throughout the musical world.

An obscure Moravian music teacher born in 1854, Janacek became suddenly and improbably famous when he was more than 60 years old. That fame, coupled with a burst of pride in the independence at last of Czechoslovakia and his love for a married woman 38 years his junior, inspired him to compose nearly all his greatest works in the last decade of his life. Now, 55 years after his death, those works are not just receiving premieres, but actually entering the basic repertories of opera houses, symphony orchestras and instrumentalists everywhere.

This success serves as the posthumous vindication of an unusual, difficult man's lifelong struggle for recognition. His triumph should be one of the great inspirations for late bloomers everywhere. The steady spread of his work today throws light not just on his own music, however. It provides insight into the nature of creativity itself. It reflects on the divisions in operatic repertory between the German and Italian standards on the one hand and the outlying national schools on the -other, and on the crisis of opera in this century. It even illuminates the nature of 20th-century musical modernisfn — suggesting that a subcurrent of unashamed Romanticism has persisted all alum g throughout our century, and may now be blossoming in avant-garde work with curious similarities of

style and effect to Janacek's own music. *** By now, "Jenufa" and "Katya Kabanova" are part of the repertories of major opera companies around the world. Other Janacek operas — above all, "The Makropoulos Case" and "The Cunning Little Vixen" — are right behind them in popularity, with the rest of his operatic and non-operatic oeuvre not far behind that.

The present Janacek enthusiasm is a phenomenon of the last few years. While Janacek enjoyed considerable attention in his last decade, the derivations of Nazism and war and the grimly modernist fashions of the postwar period cast him into an eclipse.

"Jenufa," a realistic portrayal of a series of tragedies in the heroine's life and always the most popular of his works, had been presented at the Metropolitan Opera in 1924 with Maria Jeritza in the title role. It resumed its American triumphs in the 1950's, and by now has spread far and wide. The Met mounted a new staging in 1974, which it plans to revive later in this decade.

The success of "Jenufa" was closely echoed by "Katya Kabanova," Janacek's other, overtly romantic opera centered on a naturalistically depicted, afflicted heroine. (Elina Makropoulos in "The Makropoulos Case" is certainly afflicted, but not quite realistic, since she is 327 or perhaps 337 years old, depending on how you count.)

"The Makropoulos Case" has seen fewer stagings, but those it has received in San Francisco and at the New York City Opera have been prominent and popular.

The latest Janacek opera to come crowding into the repertory is "The Cunning Little Vixen," a moving portrayal of forest life as a symbol of nature's regenerative power. In Europe, the key production was Walter Felsenstein's astonishingly lifelike version of 1956 at East Berlin's Komische Oper. In the United States, "Vixen" enjoyed only sporadic college performances until 1975, but since then it has been presented in Santa Fe, N.M.; Philadelphia, and, in 1971, with Maurice Sendak's decor, at the City Opera, where it will be revived this fall.

Now, the final two of Janacek's six recognized operatic masterpieces are also beginning to take hold in the West (they are all performed constantly in Prague and Brno).

"The Excursions of Mr. Broucek," about a Czechoslovak Walter Mitty's adventures on the moon and in the 15th-century Hussite rebellion, was given its American stage premiere at Indiana University in 1981, after an English National Opera production three years before. In 1969, there was a cut, rearranged, yet highly effective version of "From the House of the Dead" presented as the first offering of public television's late, lamented N.E.T. Festival. And this week's concert performances of the opera, which is based on Dostoyevsky's grim memoir of Siberian prison life, were preceded by staged productions in West Berlin in 1981 and by the Welsh National Opera in 1982. ***

(STORY CONTINUED AS SPACE ALLOWS.)

PODPORA

LIDSKOST Ceska,

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tj. tedni organ Slovanske Podporujici Jednoty Statu Texas, zalo2ene roku 1897 27. dubna 1983

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Oddil Dopisovatelit Tak VSelicos Aneika Houdkova.

Tak jsem prave doeetla zpravu v novinach, ktera je z yla:Stni a proto jf zde podam. Jisti mantele jmenem Williamsovi zde v Dallasu loni v eervnu pri verejne dratbe si zakoupili yeeeti za deset tisic dolarn, a teprve letos v dubnu ji okusili. Totit za tech deset tisic obdrteli veeeti pro 24 lidi a vSe bylo zaopatreno desiti kuchari eili jak se po americku Hid, "chefs" a katdy prines1 do domu Williamsovych neco co utvoril pro ne. OvS'em byly v torn "lahndky" jako koroptve, tabf notieky, Sneky a jine; tet vSelijakou zeleninu a sladke veci, asi sedmero druhn viva a posluha byla prvotridni.

Hostitel je zarnotny pravnik a vSe bylo udelano pro dobro vklikeho "umenf" a zbylo pekny vytetek na to.

Take stoly byly ozdobeny a hudebnici lirali a hosts zpivali a meli se dobre.

Pry na druhy rok hostitel bude to opakovat!

Ve statu New Jersey se narodil chlapec ktery pry vatil celych 16.

Tiber a Best unci a matka musela koupiti docela nove Satstvo pro neho nebot' je jiste obr pri takove \raze.

Myslim, to neco takoveho se malokdy stane, ze ano? VSak na televizi elovek ktery nam podava zpravy rekl, to hoch asi bude rost a motna, ze by brzy chtel prevtit jeho praci (to rekl ye "Spasu"). Opravdu vyhlizel jako 9. mesieni ate..

Na Floride jista 56. Leta tena odeSla z jeji-ho domova a byla nezvestna po tri dni, a kdyt jeji pribuzni ji nemohli najit, tak sli k jedne veStlyni ktera easto pornaha policii najit ztracene lidi, a ta jim fekla kde ji maji hledat, ze pry je v hustern lese, cot se stalo a naSli jf. U2 byla tri dni bez vody a jidla a musela byt (Jana, do nemocnice na oSetreni. Asi v rozruSeni odeSla a pak nemohla najit cestu yen z lesa.

Do naSeho Texasu se behem poslednich let pristehovalo vice jak 500 tisic lidf, zylaSte ze severu, kdyt bylo tolik nezamestnanosti, a Oklahoma nabyla pies 716 tisic lidi.

VSak je to videt co lidstva se sem pristehovalo odevSad. Nekterym se zde libi ale tet nekterf praci nenaAli a sli zpet dome.

V Oklahome majf zase Indiani nesnaze nebot' jim chteji Cady zavrit Skolu v Concho, kde deti mohou bydlet a stravovat se, a oni se brani.

Tato Skola je na 113 ti akrech a byla postavend v 1871 kdy2 byla podepsand smlouva mezi kmeny Cheyenne a Arapaho a federalni viadou. Kdysi kmeny obdrteli vice jak etyri a pal milionu akrn v Oklahome a dnes majf jen etyri tisice a tri sta akrn-smlouva nebyla dodrtend! Jisty knez oblatskeho radu rikal, to delegate pojede do Washingtonu protestovat zavreni Skoly a tak vysledek je nejisty.

Dovedeli jsme se, to v Chicagu zemrela byvala dallaska osadnice po delS1 nemoci. Je to dobre znama pi.

Botena Vodiekova, ktera, po smrti sveho mantela pak se odstehovala ke sve sestre Mary, tam ji stihia nehoda a ona ochrnula a nyni odeSia na

yeeriost. Zde v Dallasu byla Clenkou radu 84 a ona a jeji mantel Frank byli dObfi pracovnfci pro SPJST po mnoho let. Znali jsme ji velice dobte a meli jsme jf radi nebot' to byla velmi dobra tena a pritelkyne. Prejeme ji tichy spanek na veenosti a bude nam schazet. Bylo me reeeno, ze jeji pohreb se bude konat zde v Dallasu v sobotu 23. dubna a ulotena, bude vedle sveho mantela.

Vsobotu minuleho tydne v Ennis mel pohreb p. Jan Dlabaj pry ye veku 97 let. Pohreb byl z kostela sv. Jana a uloten na hi-bitov sv. Josefa za velke CCasti pribuznych a pratel. Zanechal mantelku, (rozend Bedrichova z Kaufman), tri syny, Edu a Raymonda ✓ Dallasu, dve dcery p1. Trojaekovou a p1. Krajeovou, obe v Ennis, mnoho vnoueat a pravnoueat, bratra Franka a sestru p1. L. Honzovou v Ennisu a mnoho synoven a neteri. Znali jsme Dlabajovi dobre nebot' on a jeho rodiee meli farmu fined vedle farmy dedeeka a babieky Houdkovych na Creechville a obe rodiny byli vtdy dobri ptatele. Krajan cely tivot bydlel ✓ Ennis na farme a byl opravdu vtdy ✓ dobrem zdravi. Vyslovujeme cele rodiny naS1 uprimnou soustrast a zesnulemu prejeme tichy spanek na veenosti.

Pravnik Jim Mattox nedavno si umyslel, ze dva indianske kmeny v Texasu a site Tigua v El Paso, Tx., a Alabama-Coushatta v Livingston, Tx., nepotrebuji fondy ktere nak vlada jim dava. Ten kmen v El Paso ma jen 38 akril a je dosti chudobny, kdetto ten v Livingston ma pies 4 tisice akru boroveho lesa ale jests se spoleha na americkou pomoc. Nyni oba kmenove usoudili, to se budou soudem branit a tak Mattox se rozhodl, 'te si to rozmysli at se spolu obe strany sejdou a pohovori si vespolek. Nynf ti indianske kmeny ut maji sve pravniky a ukazuji, ze -se nedaji Sidit jako se to stavalo v letech minulych. Budeme tedy videt jak se veci rozhodnou.

Zde v Dallasu znama, Armada spasy by rada koupila pozemek od okresu a vybudovala hodne lepSi a vetS1 stredisko, kde by mohla lepe sloutiti tem lidem kteri pottebuji yYpomoc, kdyt nemaji praci a hladoveji, anebo aby ti kteti nemaji kde prespati nekolik dni a jine potreby. Stredisko by pry stab° asi dvanact milionu dolartl a bylo by velke asi hodne na 96 tisicich strevicil zeme. At by se postavila nova budova tak nynejg budova Salvation Army by se zavi-ela.

Tato tit tolik dobra vykonala a jests doufa vykonatl pro dobro lidstva, a zasloutf si podpory vkch Maly Brandon Hal ktery ma 13. mesicil a rninuly tyden podstoupil operaci ve ktere mu byly pridelany jam., je ve vatnem stavu ale lekati doufaji, to patient to predrti.

Operate se konala v nemocnici v Memphis, Tennessee. Take ta hoieieka, kter g zas mela pridelaneou ledvinu pokraCuje doma velice dobre a roste k radosti rodien.

Ve Washingtonu se minuly tyden seSlo pry patnact tisic tidovskych lidi, kteri vydrteli znstat nativu v koncetraenich taborech, a nyni meli takove sejiti, aby se dovedeli o syYch

pribuznych a znamych, jestli zustali tivi, a aby upozornili vkchen lid na to hrozne titrpeni a tragedie a aby se neco podobneho jit nikdy neopakovalo. Take net odjeli tak 'SE na hrbitov a dali kvetiny na hrob vojakfi kteri ztratili svnj tivot kdyt osvobodili tide v tech taborech a podekovali Americe, to mohou zde byt a svobodne ZdejS1 dallasky milionar daroval texaske universite 7 milionu dolaru aby mohly konat vyzkumy ohledne klouboveho revmatismu, kterym tolik lidf na svete trpf. On sam je postiteny tou nemoci a rad by aby se zkouSkami a vyzkumem neco proti to bolestne nemoci vynaSlo. Byl by to jiste dobry a chvalitebny skutek pro dobro lidstva. Doufejme tedy, ze se easem piece nee() vynajde.

V pondelf zas se stala hrozna tragedie v torn Lebanonu kdy2 jakesi potrhli zloeinci bombovali americke vyslanectvf tarn a vybuch zabil 39 lidi a 100 je jich zranenych. Na televizi ukazovali jak policie hledala dali mrtve v tom zboreniSti. Je to straSne a myslim, to to bude asi pokraeovat dale a to tam nikdy nebude mfr, ponevadt katdy hledi jen pro synj prospech a na druheho nema ohled.

-SPJSTkid cislo 47. Seaton Mile sestry a bratri, NaSi minulou schuzi zahajil predseda Jerry Pechal presne 10. dubna v nedeli odpoledne. Povstanim jsme vzdali Best naSim vlajkam (nosiei vlajek byli bratri J. D. Chlapek a Woodrow Marek.) Povstanim jsme uctili pamatku dvou zesnulych Menu a sice; sestry Essie Mayes a bratra Edward Motl, necht' odpoeivaji v pokoji a poznstalym rodinam vyslovujeme naSi uprimnou soustrast.

Nav§tevniky jsme meli: Millie Schillerovou, Ann BalifSkovou od radu eislo 15. Buckholts a reditele okrsku eislo pet Louis HanuSe od radu efslo 88, Houston. NavSteva nas teSila a prijd'te zase.

Na lfstku nemocnych, o kterych jsme vedeli jsme meli: sestry Christi Wiggintonova, Viola Chervenkova a bratr 0. W. Eichmann. Prejeme yam, abyste se brzy uzdravili na dobro.

Tajemnice Ann Koon preeetla protokol z minule schnze, ktery byl elenY prijat, tak jak byl eten.

Podekujici karty byli etene od sestry Agnes Trampotove, za pozdravujici kartu a od sestry Marie a bratra John Jakubce, take za pozdravujici kartu. Dekovnou kartu od rodiny zesnule sestry Essie Mayes za kvetiny.

Nove eleny jsme prijali: Faye Hartman, Jimmie Ray Schroeder, Heidi Marie Schroeder, June L. Stevens, Ryan J. Klinkovsky, Matthew C. Doughty, Phillip Chase Wilson, Bobby Lee Zavodny, Karen Ruth Zavodny a Thelma D. Bartosh. Prestoupili od radu eislo 47. Seaton do radu eislo 172. Pasadena; Donna Janet Payne, Rhonda Gayle Massengale a Dorothy Mae Alexander.

Vitame vas do radu a prijd'te do schfizi i na zabavy.

Urednici a vybory podali sve

zpravy, ktere byly uspokoujici. Za revizni vybor podal zpravu br J. D. Chlapek, za vybor pro ddrzbu podal zpravu br. Woodrow Marek. Za dozorei vybor podala zpravu sestra Vallie Zavodny. Ted' predseda Pechal, se zeptal direktora Louis HanuSe jestli by mel par slov k obecenstvu. Dekujeme yam z proslov a za pochvalu tykajici se fizenir schfize.

Pak se pokraeovalo dale. Oznamuji, to na,S vyroenf piknik byl deny odvolan pro tento rok.

V naSi priSti schnzi budeme poradat oslavu pro nekolik elenn kde jim budou predane odznaky padesatileteho elenstvi u naSeho radu. Jrnena techto elenu jsou nasledovne: bratri Arnold C. Dubeak, Valentine Maruna, sestry Helen Hejlova a Della MareSova. Bratr Joe Blatek take mel dostat odznak, bohutel se toho nedoekal nebot' zemi-el nedavno, bylo mi reeeno ze mu dali odznak do rakve. Take pri teto priletitosti budou pocteni graduanti od klubu mladete jak obyeejne. Sestry jsou laskave tadane, aby prispeli jidlem jako "covered dish" sladkostmi a podobne. Rad se ma postarat o maso.

Narozeniny slavili v mesici duben kteri byli pritomni sestry Ann Senkirova, Vallie Chlapkova a br.

Anton Vitek. Prejerne vesele narozeniny a mnoho a mnoho vice naddle. Vyroef snatku slavili, kterf byli pritomni; bratri a sestry Frank L. a Marie 8 enkyrovi, Willie a Adeline Kohutkovi, Eugene a Ann Hejlovi. Gratujlujemel• a pi-ejeme vSecko dobre. Dverni ceny obdrteli: ses. Helen Janaekova, a br. Woodrow Marek.

Prfstf schfize se bude poradat prvni nedeli 1. kvetna. Doufame ze prijdete v hojnem poetu a pamatujte na ty oslavy.

Schfize se ukoneila a pak jsme meli dobrou svaeinu a veselou hodinku.

Dekujeme sestram, ktere prinesly ty sladkosti.

Na shledanou v priSti schuzi!

Se sestrskym pozdravem, Annie Jakubcova, Ceska dopisovatelka.

-SPJSTSici Zen v Ennis.

Sestra predsedkyne Bettie Houdkova zahajila schuzi, ktera byla pane navStivena. Pritomno bylo 38 elenek a jedna nav'Stevnice, pi. Ann Staglikova z Dallas, ktera se zaroven stala naS1 elenkou a sestry doufaji, to se ji bude mezi nami libit. Panove jako hoste byli Wesley Tupy, Bob Zvolanek, Jerry LatnovskY, Leslie Vrla, Joe a Vilem Houdek.

Vyrizen byl pozdrav od sester ebestikove a Petrikove sestra predsedkyne preeetla listek od p. Fr. Sebestika- podekovani za pozdravni listek od sester kroutku, kdy2 byl nemocen a dopis od pi. Ane Wakehom od "Sheltered Workshop."

Podekovala za penetity darek od Siciho kroutku a sdelila, ze upotrebi penize pro dobro zraku. Sestra Millie Vytopilova dekuje za penetity darek od kroutku. Sestry Rose Bednarova a Sadie Kubinova

27. dubna 1983—VESTNIK/13 darovaly birthday karty. Sicf kroukk v Ennis odhlasoval 40 dolarn. (1/4 stranky) do parnatniku, ktery bude vydan pri pofadanem Southern District Sokol Slet 3., 4. a 5. eervna v Dallasu.

ProMla se deka pro sestru Elizabeth Crone.

Narozeniny v dubnu majf sestry Stasie Trojteek, Virlie Lipscomb, Alice Andrews a Rose Bednat.

Zazpivaly jsme jim a praly Y'Se dobre do dalSich let.

Dvernf darky pfinesly Bertha Podhradsky, Georgia Rose Marolis a Helen Jare'S, a zfskaly je sestry Stasie Trojdeek, Rose Bednat a Helen Jare§.

VS'ude se zase konajf pf-fpravy k poradanemu Polka Festival 7. a 8. dubna. Take na,'S kroukk bude zase mft stanek s peknymi darky, ktere nak ochotne sestry darujf k prodeji.

Tak vas vkchny srdeene zveme k nam do Ennis na pekne pobavenf.

PPM. schfize bude 12. kvetna, S pozdravem, Rukna Zazvorkova.

—SPJST-

ter hard nouns have the same form in the accusative as in the nominative.

The feminine nouns change the ending "a" to "u": Ex.: Masc. Inanimate Fem. kniha Nominative: kabat knihu Accusative: kabat

Neuter mieko mleko

2. Sentences using the accusative case: Student ma kabat.

Student ma, knihu.

Student ma mleko.

The three nouns: kabat, kniha, and mleko are the direct objects in the three sentences and they are said to be in the accusative case. Note that kabat and mleko did not change in form, but kniha changed to knihu.

Homework 1. Translate and memorize the reading exercise.

2. Memorize the vocabulary and conjugate the verbs.

3. In the following sentences underline the nouns that are in the accusative case.

Ctu dopis a knihu.

Uditel ma papfr a tuZku. Davana mleko koece.

Nemam pero, ale mam inkoust.

Pfji vodu a jfm maso. *** Matieka Bfth mi dal mamiau. jako kvet na jak, k bych jf vylibal rfilieky na tvare.

RUZieky na tvare jako dve znaminka, ze je to na svete nejhezef maminka.

—SPJST-

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Lekce gestnacta — Lesson No. 16 Cteni — Reading Rodiee Rozmily tatfeek, ten se o mne stard, co on se nadeld, od jara do jara!

Rozmila matieka pere mi kosilku, od prace nerniva pokoje na chvilku.

Slovnieek Vocabulary rodiee, parents rozmily, a, e, dear, beloved tatfeek, father matieka, mother jaro, spring ko'Silka, shirt chvilka, a little while prace, work starati se, I, to care for prati III, to launder mivati I, to use to have nadelati se I, to work a lot nemfya pokoje, doesn't have rest Mluvnice -- Grammar 1. The Nominative and Accusative Cases: In Czech the nouns are declined according to their grammatical functions in the sentence. The nouns that have been listed in the vocabulary have been in the nominative case. The nominative is the case of the subject of the sentence or of the predicate nominative (after the verb "to be"). The nominative is also the case of a noun standing alone (unless in direct address, or understood as a part of an incomplete sentence).

The accusative case is the case of the direct object of transitive verbs.

It tells what person or object is directly affected by the action of the verb. It answers the questions: Whom? What?

The masculine inanimate and neu-

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73rd lesson. Revision Exercises.

1) Supply suitable suffixes (-ost, stvi, -o, -ka, -ota, -1): Maly Petr ma rad sladk- (sladke veci). Pavel je nemocny, ma tepl-.

Tam, kde vladl cfsar, bylo cfsaf--.

Musfte mit trpeliv-. Peeivo kupujeme v pekat-, zeleninu v Gas, kdy je elovek mlady, je mlad-. Jakou majf ty boty velik-? Zdrav- eloveka je nejvet§f poklad. Letos bylo v velike such-. To, co musfme udelat, je nak povinn-. Umenf tvorit sochy je sochat-. Opak dobra je zl-.

2) Supply suitable suffixes (-ba, na, -ek, -ni): MIsto, kudy chodfme (v budove), je chod-. To, co malujeme, je mal-. Hra, pri ktere kopeme mfe, je kopa-. To, k koutfme, je koute-. To, co jsme vyrobili, je vyrob-. To, co eteme, je eet-. To, 'Ze se nekdo narodil, je naroze-. To, ze nekde nekomu slou'Zfme, je slu2-. Hra, pti ktere hazime, je hazen- (handball). Prgee kuchate je vate-. Ten, koho milujeme, po rnilde-. To, ze neco stavime, je stay-.

3) Form feminine nouns (-ka, -yne, -ice, -ovna, -na, -ova): ministr, cizinec, Svoboda, 'Zak, cvieitel, kamarad, spolu-pracovnfk, umelec, zaeateenfk, kral, obyvatel, doktor, ptedseda, tidie, kolega, egnik, posluchae, herec, prftel, Ptemysl (kral), Maar', sportovec, Sktivanek, kehak, mahr, houslista, krasavec, Janda, spravce, Jirasek, knihovnfk, prodavae, Hromadka, zahradnfk, Vacek.

4) Form adjectives from nouns (fiv, -in, -sky, -ckg, -ovf, -ny", ni, -enf): Dim dedeeka, hrad kralft, maso z

telete, manielka ueitele, povinnosti ueitele, tyden v lednu, prednaigka trvajfcf hodinu, maso z husy, aim majfcf pet poschodf, vftr od jihu, elovek s upf-fmnYm srdcem, svetr z viny, maminka Karla, prftel Aleny, salat ze zeleniny, kalhoty z kite, noviny vychazejfcf rano, lice ze dteva, barva eaje, hfebfk ze 2eleza, valky s Napoleonem, mid& ptaka, roman pro dlyky. ,ni, 5) Form adjectives (-sky, avf, -ivy): ovity, -atf, natf, ulice v Praze, kraj majfcf hodne lesu, hrnec s dframi, elovek majfcf rozum, stat na ostrovech, neco tvaru elipsy, system dalnic, elovek majfcf hodne vlasu, kotenf z Indie, den, kdy hodne prk (deg-).

Key to exercises from lesson 72: 1. holie, sberatel, tazatel, posluchae, radce/poradce, feditel, hrae, cestovatel, hlfdac,ridic, soudce, herec, prodavae, prekladatel, houslista, kytarista, lyzar, novinar, hodinat, farmat, hudebnfk, knihovnfk, hokejista, druZstevnik, zahradnfk, etenat, statnfk, sberae, 2.

• atnik, ueebnice, ruenfk, letadlo, S sedadlo, Zehlieka, jfzdenka, ve'Sak, varie, sekaeka, peei yo, lepidlo, umyvadlo, §lehae, hokejka, 3. ueebna, mlekarna, staveni§te, reditelna, studovna, knihovna, cukrarna, hriSte, jfdelna, telocviena, eistfrna, tiskarna, koupelna, 4. rybnik, dolina, kralovstvf, Brnensko, vySina, chodnik, prosttedek, travnfk, Taborsko, rovina, rozcestf, slabina, vnittek, 5. surovina, mostne, ruStina, kapesne, praiStina, papfrovina.

JAN HOLUB —SPJST_

Learn Czech With Us 74th lesson. Revision Exercises 1) Form adjectives (-ivy, -n5r , -ci, -avy", -telny"): dlouhotrvajf- zima, lide eekajf- na hra- hodiny, autobus, benzfm je dobte kvetou- stromy, bolest- rana, psa- stroj, vypra- pradlo, citl- mikrofon, auto stojf- pied domem, kratce osttfha- vlasy, otevredvef-e, hlfda,- pes, pravd- pribeh, kolde posypa- cukrem, nedopipivo, rozumna.vrh, dobte udela- prace, smrt nemoc, kopa- mfe, nevidi- sfla, koupaeepice 2) Form verbs (-it, -ovat, -at, et nout): Auta, park- na parkoviai. Lekat leenemocne. Chlapci se brzy skamarad-.

Je pozde, musfme spech-. To pivo potrebuje vychlad-. Eva umf dobre tanc-. Auto muselo nahle zabrzd-.

Musite si to jfdlo ptisol-. Ten roman se bude film-. Musfte vice cvie-.

Ptedna'Ska must uz kaZdou chvfli skone-. Je potfeba zmap- nezname kraje. Musfm si vyeist- boty. To slovo musfm vygum- (erase). Budeme zavod-! Nejdffve musfme vybetonzaklady domu. Beton (-concrete) must dobre ztvrd-. Nemocny nesmf slad-.

Porad tomu nemtidu rozum-. Mu2stvo muselo o viterst yl boj-. Pozor, bude to trochu bol-. Musfm si zatelefon-. Muj bratr umf dobre Otec se asi bude zlob-. Mazes to sukni trochu, zkrat-.

Ta jablka must je'Ste zeerven- nebo ze'ZIout-.

Some phrases with the verb to have.

Co mela n sobe? — What did she wear? Md. § hlad? — Are you hungry?

MAS' pravdu! — You are right:. Mel 'Stestf, ze nespadl. — He was luckYliot to fall down. Nerna'S strach? — Aren't you frightened? Meli jsme

smulu. — We had bad luck. Profesor Novak ma dnes prednaS'ku. — Professor N. gives a lecture today. Mam praci. — I am busy. Mam toho dost. — I am fed up with it. Meli namale. — It was a narrow escape. Dnes mam volno. —"I have a day off today (I am free). Nemam u sebe Zadne penfze. -I have no money on me. Nemam co na sebe. — I have nothing to put on.

Matka mela (lite stale na oefch. — The mother kept her eyes upon the child.

Mam to slovo na jazyku. — I have the word on the tip of my tongue. Ma v hlave. — He is tipsy. Mam pine ruce prace. — I have plenty of work.

Key to exercises from lesson 73: sladkosti, teplotu, cfsatstvf, trpelivost, pekatstvf, zelinarstvf, mladf, velikost, zdravf, sucho, povinnost, socharstvf, zlo 2) chodba, malba, kopana, koufenf, vyrobek, aetba, narozenf, slutha, hazena,, vai-enf, milakek, stavba, 3) ministryne, cizinka, Svobodova, Zakyne, cvieitelka, kamaradka, spolupracovnice, umelkyne, zaeateenice, kralovna, obyvatelka, doktorka, ptedsedkyne, fidieka, kolegyne, egnice, posluchaeka, hereeka, ptftelkyne, Ptemyslovna, tchyne, sportovkyne, Sktivankova, Rehakova, malfaa, houslistka, krasavice, Jandova, spravkyne (spraNcova), Jiraskova, knihovnice, prodavaeka, Hromadkova, zahradnice, Vackova, 4) dedeekUy, kralovsky, telecf, ueitelova, ueitelske, lednovy, hodinova, husf, petiposchod'ovY, ji2n1, srdeeny, vineny, Karlova, Alenin, zeleninovy, kokne, rannf, d'revend, eajova, Zelezny, napoleonske, ptaef, divef, 5) pralske, lesnaty, deravy, rozumny, ostrovnf, elipsovity, dainienf, vlasaty, indicky, deftivy.

JAN HOLUB —SPJST_

NEJLEP g i SPORTOVCI eESKOSLOVENSKA V ROCE 1982 Klub eeskoslovenskych sportovnfch novinatti kaZdoroene potada, anketu o nejlep§fho sportovce a nejlepg sportovnf kolektiv roku. Vysledky hlasovonf novinarft byly oznameny a ceny za rok 1982 ptedany v Mlade Boleslavi (Sttedoeesky kraj).

Jednotlivci se v ankete umfstili takto: 1) Diskar Imrich Bugg" (klub Dukla Praha) 2069 bode. V roce 1982 absolvoval 25 startil a 14 krat stal na stupni vitezu. Zfskal zlatou medaili na atletickem mistrovstvf Evropy v Atenach.

2) Bakyne Jarmila Kratochvflova (klub Vysoke 'Skoly Praha) 1852 bodu.

Na halovem mistrovstvf Evropy v Milane zfskala zlatou medaili v behu na 400 metro - vytvotila zde svetovy rekord easem 49, 59 s. V Atenach zfskala dve stribrne medaile: za beh na 400 metru a jako elenka §tafety na 4 krat 400 metro.

3) Cyklista Milos FiSera (klub TJ Jiskra Kolfn) 1585 bodft. Na svetovem §ampionatu v cyklokrosu ye francouzskem Lanarvilly obhajil titul mistra svete.

4) Tenista Ivan Lendl (klub NHKG Ostrava) 1461 bodft. Vyhral turnaj mistrfl Grand Prix v New Yorku a byl vyhlakn ttetfm nejlepSfm tenistou sveta.

5) Cykliste-drahati Ivan Kueirek (klub TJ Favorit Brno) a Pavel Martinek (klub Dukla Trenefn) 978 bodft. Obhajili titul mistrft sveta v j1Zde tandemft.

14IVESTNIK— 27. dubna 1983 6) Ly2atka Kveta Jeriova (klub Ruda hvezda Jablonec nad Nisou) 810 ode. Na mistrovstvi sveta v Oslo ziskala v behu na 10 kilometrfi bronzovou rnedaili. Vyhrdla zavody Svetoveho poharu a celkove v teto soutai skoneila na 3. miste.

7) Zapasnik Dan Karabin (klub Rudd hvezda Praha) 547 bodu. Na mistrovstvi sveta v zapase y e volnern stylu v kategorii do 74 kg ziskal stribrnou medaili.

8) Chodec Jozef Pribilinec (klub Dukla Banska Bystrica) 500,5 bodu.

Na atletickem mistrovstvi Evropy v Atenach ziskal v zavode v chfizi na 20 kolometril stribrnou medaili.

9) Skibobistka Alena Hanouskova (klub Vysoke S'koly Praha) 397 bode.

Ve S y & ovem poharu skibobistii vyhrala nekolik zavodil a v celkovem poi^adi teto souteZe stanula na prvnim miste.

10) Tenistka Hana Mandlikova (klub Sparta Praha) 315 bodii. Probojovala se do finale dvouhry na mezinarodnim mistrovstvi USA a hrala v semifinale mezinarodniho tenisoveho mistrovstvi Francie.

Na prvnim miste mezi sportovnimi kolektivy stanulo reprezentatni druZstvo Ceskoslovenske socialisticke republiky, ktere v 57. roeniku Mezindrodni §estidenni motocyklove souteZe v Povaske Bystrici zvitezilo v souteli o Svetovou trofej. eeskoslovenske drifistvo startovalo y e slo2eni Stanislav Zloch, Zdenek Belsky, Jill . Cisat, Emil Cunderlik, Jozef Chovaneik a Janou§.

ManaZerem Vladimir druZstva byl Otakar Chasak.

Ceskoslovenstf motocykliste ziskali

prvvstvi v zapase o Svetovou trofej v konkurenci 14 narodnich druistev.

V te2kem terenu se znamenite projevila vYborna prip` ravenost eeskoslovenskYch jezdcfr a vyteena kvalita eeskoslovenskych motocyklii svetozname znaeky JAWA. Bylo to ji2 popatnacte, co eeskoslovensky trophyteam zvitezil v teto soute2i.

Rok 1982 byl uspeSnym rokem eeskoslovenskeho sportu.

—SNST-

Kanadsky- Cech mistrem sveta Mistrem sveta v jizde na sanich v Lake Placid se stal kanadsky reprezentant, Miroslav Zajonc, ktery emigroval do Kanady z Ceskoslovenska. Na dal gch mistech skoneili Danillin ze Sovetskeho svazu a Hildgartner z Italie. Mezi Zenami si medaile rozdelily zavodnice VYchodniho Nemecka; na nejyyS-Sim stupni z nich stala Steffi Martinova.

V teto souteli byly diskalifikovany d y e reprezentantky Sovetskeho svazu, jedna Kanad'anka a jedna Britka pro nedovolene zahrivani skluznic sani. Sovetska vyprava proti diskvalifikaci svych zavodnic protestovala a odvolala ze souteZe sve zbyvajici d y e reprezentantky.

Skvele v5rkony lehliSrch atletft Na velkych mezindrodnich lehkoatletickych zavodech v Dallasu a v Toronte vytvotili reprezentanti Spojenych stair dva nove halove svetove rekordy. Billy Olson skoeil o tyei 580 centimetre a Carl Lewis zabehl 60 yardfi za 6 celYch, dye setiny vtetiny.

Slavny tokijsky maratOn se letos stal zalelitosti domacich zavodnika, kteri obsadili prvni d y e mista.

Vitezny Seko zaznamenal eas 2 hodiny, 8 minut, 38 vtefin, a Soh byl o 17 vtekin pomalej:§1. Na ifetim miste probehl dem Mexiean Gomez.

Nor nejrychleigi na bruslich Mistrem sveta v rychlobrusleni mufti se stal v norskem Oslu s o'"7V.4 kW.' '74

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SPJST CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY

Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood Friday, Apr. 29-Social Night Sunday, May 1-Private Party Friday, May 6-Social Night Friday, May 13-Social Night Sunday, May 15-RVOS Lodge (Krizan) No. 46 Family Day Friday, May 20-Social Night Saturday, May 21-CB Club Public Dance; music by Ed & The Fiddle Swingsters, 8-12 Friday, May 27-Social Night Sunday, May 29-Reinke Reunion ***

Lodge No. 13, Dime Box Saturday, Apr. 30-People's Choice ***

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

Lodge No. 18, Elgin Saturday, May 7-May Fete from 5 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.; Supper, 6:30 p.m.; Grand March & Dance, 9-1, with music by River City Rounders Sunday, May 15-Vrazels, 5-9 Tuesday, May 17-Lodge Meeting Thursday, May 19-Lodge Meeting Sunday, May 22-Fritz Hodde vs The Polka Dots, 4-10 Friday, June 10-People's Choice, 8-12 ***

Lodge No. 20, Granger Friday, May 13-Lodge Meeting, 8 p.m. ***

Lodge No. 24, Cyclone Saturday, Apr. 30-Jim Howell & Texas Mesquites Friday, May 6-Debonaires Saturday, May 7-Casuals Wednesday, May 11-Regular Lodge Meeting, 7:30 Friday, May 13-Leather & Lace Saturday, May 14-Horizons Monday, May 16-Board Meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, May 21-Sterling Country (Dress Policy: Must be neatly dressed) ***

Lodge No. 25, Ennis Saturday, May 7-Ennis Polka Festival Sunday, May 8-Ennis Polka Festival Thursday, May 12-SPJST Meeting, 8 p.m.

Saturday, May 14-Country Noblemen Saturday, May 21-Boot Hill Band (Our dances are held from 8:30 to 12:30) ***

Sunday, May 1-Lodge & YC Meetings, 2 p.m.; also Honoring Area High School Graduates & 50-Year Pin Recipients Saturday, May 7-Red Ravens Sunday, May 8-Happy Mother's Day Tuesday, May 10-Choral Group, 7:30 Saturday, May 14-Wasserman-Davis Wedding; music by Heart of Texas Czechs Tuesday, May 17-Trustees' Meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, May 21-Vrazel Polka Band Tuesday, May 24-Choral Group, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 28-2nd Czech Conference; Guests Welcome to the Dance, 8:30-12:30; music by Harold Strand Orch.

Sunday, May 29-2nd Czech Conference; Registration, visiting, etc. at 10 a.m.; Noon Lunch; more Speakers in the afternoon; closing with the SPJST Lodge 47 Choral Club Saturday, June 4-Jerry Haisler Sunday, June 5-Lodge & YC Meetings, 2 p.m. ***

Lodge No. 54, West Saturday, Apr. 30-Rejcek Reunion Sunday, May 1-Wedding Shower Saturday, May 14-Private Party Sunday, May 15-West RVOS No. 78 Family Day Saturday, May 21-Nors Reunion Sunday, May 22-Wedding Shower Saturday, May 28•-Wedding Reception/Dance Sunday, May 29-Kocian Reunion Saturday, June 4-Wedding Sunday, June 5-Lodge Quarterly Meeting & Social, 3 p.m.

Saturday, June 11-Wedding Sunday, June 12-Ross RVOS Family Day Saturday, June 18-liejl Reunion Sunday, June 19-Urbanovsky Reunion Saturday, June 25--Wedding ***

Lodge No. 66, Waco Saturday, Apr. 30-Country Sensation Saturday, Apr. 30-CLEANUP DAY; eats for Workers Saturday, May 7-Country Drifters Saturday, May 14-Cherokee Rose Sunday, May 15-Lodge Meeting and Mothers will be honored; Ladies bring covered dish or pastry Saturday, May 21-Billy Uptmor & The Makers Saturday, May 28-Jodie Mikula Saturday, June 4-Country Drifters Saturday, June 11-Jerry Haisler & Melody Five Saturday, June 18-Vrazels Saturday, June 25-Cherokee Rose ***

Lodge No. 74, Lovelady

Saturday, Apr. 30-Larry Standly & Brand New Day Saturday, May 7-Music Masters Saturday, May 14-George Self & Amarillo Lodge No. 28, East Bernard Express Sunday, May 1-Lodge Meeting (Refer to Saturday, May 21-Gary Jose-Lone Star Letter Section pertaining to time) Express *** Saturday, May 28-Next*

Lodge No. 35, Elk Saturday, Apr. 30-Country Drifters Saturday, May 7-Jerry & Melody Five Saturday, May 14-Country Drifters Saturday, May 21-Cherokee Rose Saturday, May 28-Starlites Saturday, June 4-Cherokee Rose Saturday, June 11-Roy Robbins & Availables Saturday, June 18-Country Drifters Saturday, June 25-Country Drifters ***

Lodge No. 39, Bryan Saturday, Apr. 30-Ellinger Combo Saturday, May 7-Vrazels Sunday, May 8-Meeting/Social/Supper Saturday, May 21-Next Generations Saturday, June 4-Fabulous Six Saturday, June 11-Next Generations Sunday, June 12-Meeting/Social/Supper Saturday, June 25-Lone Star Brand ***

Lodge No. 40, El Campo-Hillje Saturday, May 14-Cleanup Day at Lodge 40; all members are asked to help out (Monthly meeting every 3rd Wednesday of each month at El Campo-Hilltit Hall, 7:30 p.m.)

Lode No 47, Seaton „ .

Saturday, Apr. 30-Eriz Hoqza

Lodge No. 80, Holland Saturday, Apr. 30-Leather & Lace Sunday, May 1-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m.

Saturday, May 7-(No Dance) Saturday, May 14-Debonaires Saturday, May 21-Leather & Lace Saturday, May 28-Casuals (Game night every Thursday, 7 p.m.) ***

Lodge No. 81, Needville Tuesday, May 10-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m. ***

Saturday, May 7- Lee Roy Matocha Wednesday, May 11-Birthday Club Sisters' Meeting/Lunch, 11:15 a.m.

Saturday, May 14-Bohemian Dutchmen Monday, May 16-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 Friday, May 20-Texas Brew Saturday, May 21-Knights of Dixie Sunday, May 22-ENGLISH STAGE PRODUCTION, "Aunt Abby Answers An Ad", 2 p.m. by "Hlahol" Dramatic Club; Public Invited Saturday, May 28-Al Pierson Big Band USA Saturday, June 4-Leo Heinrich Orch.

Sunday, June 5-Splash Day & Dance; music

by Lee Roy* Matocha, 5-9 Friday, June 10-Heart of Texas Czechs (H.O.T.) Saturday, June, 11-Hawaiian LUAU; music

by The Hawaiian Echoes & Hula Dancers; come dressed Hawaiian or casual Saturday, June 18-Knights of Dixie Saturday, June 25-The Hi-Liters Monday, June 20-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 (Social Night every Thurs., 7:15-EB; & 7:30RG) ***

Lodge No. 92, Ft. Worth Sunday, May 8-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m.

Saturday, May 21-Bill Kucera Sunday, June 12-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m.

Sunday, July 10-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m.

Saturday, July 16-Henry Rejcek (Every Friday Night Ballroom Dancing; Dress Code)

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Sunday, May 22-Lodge Meeting, 4 p.m. ***

Lodge No. 130, Dallas & Sokol Zizka Saturday, Apr. 30-Harold Strand Saturday, May 14-Czech Harvesters Saturday, May 28-Czechmates Saturday, June 11-Harold Strand Saturday, June 25-Czechmates ***

Lodge No. 142, Houston Friday, May 6-Lodge Meeting, 8 p.m.

Saturday, May 14-Lodge 142 Members' Free B-B-Q, 4-6; Free Dance, 7-11, with music by The City Polka Boys Sunday, June 5-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m. ***

* ** Lodge No. 185, New Braunfels Sunday, May 15-Spring Fling Thursday, June 16-Lodge Meeting at Eagles Hall, 7:30

*** Lodge No. 186, Caldwell Saturday, Apr. 30-Joe Cruz & The Cruizers Sunday, July 3-Annual Celebration with Barbecue Dinner; Family Entertainment Afternoon Polka Band; Dance at Night by The Moods ***

Lodge No. 187, Round Rock Friday, Apr. 29-Southern Wave (C/W) 8-12 Saturday, Apr. 30-Hi Toppers (Polka & Waltz) 8:30-12:30 (Game Social every Tues. night, 7 p.m.; Lodge Meetings 3rd Sunday, each month - covered dish dinner)

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Lodge No. 188, Centerville Saturday, Apr. 30-Madison Express Saturday, May 7-Doc Wooly Band Saturday, May 14-Something Special Monday, May 16-Lodge Meeting 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 21-Music Masters Saturday, May 28-0SR Saturday, June 4-The Trinity River Band Saturday, June 11-Dennis Ivey Saturday, June 18-.Heart of Texas Road Gang Monday, June 20-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 Saturday, June 25-Madison Express ***

Notice To Alief and Surrounding Area

Lodge No. 154, Ft. Worth Saturday, Apr. 30-C/W Dance; Jerry Max Lane Sunday, May 8-Dinner served at 2 p.m.; Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m.

(Bingo Every Friday, 7:30 p.m.) ***

Lodge No. 172, Pasadena Saturday, Apr. 30-H.O.T. Czechs Saturday, May 7-Dixie Kings Saturday, May 14-Neal Hart Saturday, May 21-Eddie Marshall Saturday, May 28-Vaneks Saturday, June 4-Dixie Kings Saturday, June 11-Heart of Texas Czechs Saturday, June 18-Neal Hart Saturday, June 25-Music Kings ***

Lodge No. 177, Academy Saturday, Apr. 30-Brazos Express Saturday, May 7-The American Sunrise Monday, May 9-Academy Sports Banquet Friday, May 13-Academy Junior/Senior Dance Saturday, May 14-Jerry Haisler vs. the Road Runners Monday, May 16-Academy Band Banquet Saturday, May 21-The Gentres Saturday, May 28-The Brazos Express vs.

Bill Waits Goodtimers Saturday, June 4-Johnny Nu-Notes Saturday, June 11-The Great Roadrunners Saturday, June 18-The Gentres Saturday, June 25-"Easy" of Waco (Every Tuesday Game Night; Doors Open, 6 p.m.; Games Start at 7 p.m.)

*** Lodge No. 178, Kilgore-Longview

Saturday, Apr. 30-Cimmeron

Lodge No. 179, Warrenton

Lodge No. 84, Dallas

Thursday, May 12-Lodge Meeting & Fried Chicken Supper, 8 p.m. Members bring a side dish or dessert

Saturday, Apr. 30-Softball Team Benefit Dance:Czech Harvesters

Lodge No. 180, Burleson

Saturday, Apr. 30-CLEANUP DAY; all members come early and stay late Saturday, Apr. 30-Jan Garber Orch.

Sunday, May 1-Lodge 88 Annual Blue Room Party, 4-9; cocktails/dinner/dance with music by Ray Jurecka; Admission, $10 per person Wednesday, May 4-Birthday Club Sisters' Party and Lunch, 12 Noon 'Th'ursday, May 5-Lodge 88 YC Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Apr. 30-The Horizons Saturday, May 7-The Starlites Saturday, May 14-The American Sunrise Tuesday, May 17-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 Saturday, May 21-Ramblin' Rhythm Saturday, May 28-The Gentres Saturday, June 4-The Starlites Saturday, June 11-Rhythm Reunion Saturday, June 18-Ramblin' Rhythm Saturday, June 25-The Gentres (Lodge Meeting every 3rd Tuesday of the Month, 7:30; Board Meeting every 1st Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m.) ***

*** Lodge No. 88, Houston

Lodge No. 183, Mid-Cities Saturday, May 14-Lone Star Express, 9-1; No Cover Charge Sunday, May 15-Lodge Monthly Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

(Bingo every Tuesday & Thursday, 7:30; on Sunday, 2 p.m.)

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Alief Independent School District is preparing to offer Czech I (Beginning Czech) this summer at its community evening school pending on sufficient interest in the area.

The proposed 9 weeks summer course will be held on Tuesday nights from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. starting June 7th. John J. Karas will be the instructor of this course. Tuition, set by the school district, will be $50. This course will develop basic Czech grammar with simple vocabulary for practical use wherever Czech is spoken.

For additional information concerning this course contact: Alief Independent School Dist.

P.O. Box 68, Alief, Tx. 77411 Phone 498-8110 Ext. 320 or 495-4053

EIGHTH ANNUAL POETRY CONTEST A $1,000 grand prize will be awarded in the Eighth Annual Poetry Competition sponsored by World of Poptry, a quarterly newsletter for poets.

Poems of all styles and on any subject are eligible to compete for the grand prize or for 99 other cash or merchandise awards, totaling over $10,000.

Says Contest Chairman, Joseph Mellon, "We are encouraging poetic talent of every kind, and expect our contest to produce exciting discoveries."

Rules and official entry forms are available from the World of Poetry, 2431 Stockton Blvd., Dept. G, Sacramento, California. ***

16/VESTMK—Wednesday, April 27, 1983

Don't surrender your valuable whole life insurance policy without knowing ALL THE FACTS. The Heart of Texas Association of Life Underwriters has questioned certain sales methods being used to persuade people to switch their permanent, cash-value (whole life) life insurance to "deposit term" insurance.

The Heart of Texas Association of Life Underwriters vigorously objects to certain sales approaches to sell "deposit term" insurance to replace whole life insurance when those approaches are inaccurate, incomplete or otherwise mislead the public.

If you now hold a permanent, cash-value life insurance policy (whole life) and are approached about replacing it with a "Deposit Term" (also known as Modified Premium Renewable Term), you should demand a written statement outlining what guarantees are involved with the "Deposit Term" policy. You should then call your own life insurance agent or your life insurance company and ask for a comparison statement between your present whole life policy and the offered "Deposit Term" policy. Then make your decision on replacing — after you have ALL THE FACTS. To help you make an informed decision, single copies of a pamphlet titled "Demand to be Shown!" — published by the National Association of Life Underwriters — are available free on written request to the Heart of Texas Association of Life Underwriters, P.O. Box 338, Temple, Texas 76503.

Heart of Texas Association of Life Underwriters.

Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas

P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 Phone AC (817) 773-1575