Vestnik 1983 05 04

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'FRATERNALISM `THROUGH CHANGE

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

BROTHERHOOD

HUMANITY

Postmaster: Please Send Form :3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 VOLUME 71 — NUMBER 18 ITSPS -- 65848000

Present during the I u ncheon in recognition of 20•years of service by Nick A. Morris were family members L to R: son, Joseph Morris, Sister Dorothy Morris, Brother Nick, and son, Stephen Morris. Other family members unable to attend due to distance, school and illnesses: sons, Nicholas and Michael, and daughter, Kathryn.

NICK A. MORRIS, 20 YEARS SERVICE Tuesday, April 12, 1983, SL President Nick A. Morris was honored during a luncheon by the SL Members in recognition for having completed 20 years of service as editor and president of the Supreme Lodge.

During a brief ceremony at the luncheon, Brother Morris was presented with a beautiful gold watch and a plaque inscribed as follows:

years of service devoted to the SPJST. • As a small token of appreciation for Chii notable period of service, a luncheon and a brief .ceremony were (Continued on Page 3).

Selected Best Actress

Vernon Hegwood

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Jan Schroit

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Lodge No. 88 Presents English Comedy The stage is set for May 22nd! You can see the hiliarious antics of Bobby and Billy, boyfriends of Abby's niece, Anna, and her friend, Lillian, as they create utter confusion in Abby's household.

Billy Barberton is played by Vernon Hegwood and Bobby Barrington by Jan Schroif.

Come for lunch beginning about 11 a.m. then see the play at 2 p.in..

You will thoroughly enjoy "Aunt Abby Answers An Ad." Hlahol Dramatic Club Publicity Committee Marceil Malak Millie Manack

IN RECOGNITION OF 20 YEARS SERVICE TO THE SPJST NICK A. MORRIS AS EDITOR AND SUPREME LODGE PRESIDENT 1962-1982 Brother Morris' official association with the SPJST began at a special meeting of the Supreme Lodge on November 20, 1962. The meeting had been called • for the purpose of filling the vacancy in the position of editor created by the death of Bro. L. 0 Hosek. The official minutes of that meeting reflect that Brother Morris was selected from among four qualified applicants to fill the unexpired term of the late L. 0. Hosek. He was subsequently elected to the position of editor by the delegates of the XIX Convention in Waco, Texas and served in that capacity until December 31, 1968.

At the XX Convention in Dallas, Texas, in 1968, the delegates elected Brother Morris to the Office of President of the Supreme Lodge.

His first term as president officially began on January 1, 1969, and he has served in that capacity to the preent date, a period of over 14 years. All totaled, this amounts to 20

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The University Interscholastic League Judges selected Carolyn Sebik best actress over a field of 26 young ladies during a one-act play competition held at Baylor University in April.

Carolyn is a member of Lodge 35 in Elk; her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Mach belong to Lodge 35 in Elk; and her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sebik are members of Lodge 66, Waco.

Miss Sebik is a senior at West High School and will graduate in May. (We are indebted to Carolyn's mother, Mrs. 'Wanda Sebik for the information and photo, and the Society wishes Carolyn much success in her endeavors— Editor)

S.P.J.S.T. REST HOME NO. 1 "The S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home residents enjoyed their annual Spring Festival.

Both residents of the home and children of the Seventh Street Day Care Center modeled Easter outfits. As is always a custom, the residents elect a king and queen to represent them. The queen selected this year was Rose Goerig and the king was Walter Klattenhoff. Refreshments were served to residents and guests. This is one of the highlights of the many activities held at the Rest Home."

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

("Photographer David Sharpe, Taylor Daily Press".)

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO LODGE 32, VICTORIA MEMBERS Please notice the change of regular meeting place for May; Wednesday, May 4 in the Americana Room INTER-FIRST BANK beginning at 8 p.m.; Youth Club meets at 7:30 p.m., advises Sister Katherine Wokaty.

2/VESTNIK—Wednesday, May 4, 1983

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COMMENTS

MY MOTHER...

PUBLICATION COMMITTEE DISTRICT IV—ANGELINE KRISTINEK, If I were asked to give a thought, CHMN., ROUTE 7, BOX 834—LUBBOCK Which in one word would speak, 79401—PHONE (806) 763-0047 A unity of brotherhood, DISTRICT I—MELVIN H.SKRABANEK, SEC. A sy.mpathy complete, —P.O. BOX 270—CALDWELL 77836—(713) A hundred happy cheery ways, 567-3664; OFFICE (713) 567-3283 A mind that knows its own, DISTRICT II—RUBY L.. BOLTON, 1017 ' SOUTH 23rd, TEMPLE 76501—(817) 778- Contented midst a throng of folk, Yet peaceful when alone, 9785 DISTRICT III—ALBERT L. BANIK, ROUTE 2, A heart that sheds its silent glow, WEST 76691—(817)826-5683 To brighten niany another,

DISTRICT V—TOMMY H. LOSTAK, P.O. BOX 194--DANBURY 77534—(713) 922-1244 DISTRICT VI—SOPHIE DYBALA, STAR RT., BOX 10A—GANADO 77962—(512) 771-2598 DISTRICT VII—EMIL E. MATULA, 303 GAYLE—SAN ANTONIO 78223—(512) 3337460

Withput a moment of delay, I'd say, "You mean my mother."

— Author Unknown ***

Mother's Day was . established so that all of us might realize the full meaning and significance of motherhood and give it the love, respect and reverence which it deserves. It was intended to bring to mothers Editor: R. J. Selcik P.O. Box 85, West, TX 76691 the joy and gratitude which right Res. 1204.N. Davis St. fully belongs to them. For ages they Res. Phonei AC 817-826-5989 have endured suffering and .sorrow, Publisher: Stillhouse Hollow Publishers. - Inc., in order to promote and preserve P.O. Box 769. 306 E. Adams. Temple, TX 76503 "SALES REPRESENTATIVE life, and save liberty and the languASSISTANCE" age they learned to speak.

Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Words are futile in expressing Use Wats Number OFFICERS • gratitude. The deeds and lives of After Office Hours And/Or Weekends • children manifest the love they have CALL NICK A. MORRIS State Field Managers: for their mother. If children are in a PRESIDENT Silas H. Smith -- (817)756-3427 place distant from the home of the Office Phone: 817-773-1575 Gene McBride — (8171859-5855 parents,. they should be urged to Home Phone: 817-985-2378 STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR • write to their mother. If they have BERNARD M. GEBALA JANN (THOMAS) WILSON—P.O. BOX • 100, lost their mothe'r through death, VICE PRESIDENT TEMPLE, TX 76503—RES.: 1922 SO. 37, they should decorate the mother's Office Phone: 817-773-1575 TEMPLE, TX 76501, 817: 771-2104 grave with flowers. If they are Home Phone: 817-778-3872 LIBRARY, ARCHIVES, MUSEUM blessed with a mother who is still OTTO HANUS, Curator, RES.: 773-5294 — living, they should present her with OFFICE: 773-1575 LEONARD MIKESKA SECRETARY-TREASURER flowers and . gifts to show their DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS Office Phone: 817-773-1575 gratitude. They should visit her and DISTRICT I Home Phone: 817-778-3720 show their appreciation and love.

MARLENE (HORAK) STRONG — 2600 Let's make the second Sunday in JERRY MIKULAS, JR. CYPRESS CIRCLE, BRYAN, TX 77801 - AC FINANCIAL SECRETARY May a real holiday for our Mothers!

713: 775-1538 Office Phone: 817-773-1575 Your head resting upon your DISTRICT II Home Phone: 817-773-2950 mother's heart, how comforting it FRANK KLINKOVSKY — 1503 E. CENTRAL, TEMPLE, TX 76501 — AC 817: was to build visions of the future.

SIDNEY KACIR 773-4801 How . comforting it was •tofeel LEGAL ADVISER DISTRICT III Mother's hand, roughened by toil, 817-773-2171 BESSIE PETR — 5406 MORNINGSIDE. stroking your hair.

P.O. Box 5220 DALLAS, TX 75206 — AC 214: 826-3557 Temple. Texas 76503 Our mothers were more than • DISTRICT IV ordinary women. They experienced MRS. ED HAISLER -- ROUTE 1.—BOX 95 true anxieties and solicitudes of life.

SEYMOUR. TX 76380 — AC 817: 888-3309 DIRECTORS They toiled from dawn till night, DISTRICT V cooking, baking, sewing, repairing, DOROTHY PFLUGHAUPT — 1243 Clovis Rd., BEN F. TRCALEK replacing missing buttons and HOUSTON, TX 77008 — AC 713;864-2163 DISTRICT I DISTRICT VI Home Phone: 713-272-8146 keeping our books ready, for school.

JANET MAREK P 0 BOX 557 Route 3, Caldwell 77836 They repaired our clothing and PIERCE, TX 77467 — AC 713: 543-5087 HENRY VITEK maintained their homes in cleanDISTRICT VII DISTRICT II liness. They accomplished so much MRS. MAXINE PAVLISKA ROUTE 2, Home Phone 512-859-2549 in the management of the household, P.O. Box 67, Granger 76530 BOX 151, FLORESVILLE, TX 78114 — AC in the work belonging to various 512:393-2030 CYRILL (SID) POKLADNIK trades, and even in the fields, that DISTRICT III UNSOLICITED MATERIALS FOR PUBone wonders where they found the Office Phone: 214-741-1874 LICATION CANNOT BE RETURNED UNHome Phone: 214-824-8072 time in which to do it all. Added to LESS SUFFICIENT POSTAGE IS 2924 Elm St., Dallas 75226 all these activities, there was worry ATTACHED. THIS INCLUDES PICSTANLEY BROZ these activities, there was worry TURES. THE EXPENSE OF PUBLISHING DISTRICT IV over the health of the children, and ENGAGEMENT AND WEDDING PICHome Phone: 915-442-3271 when a child actually became ill and TURES MUST BE BORNE BY THE BENDER. Lowake, Tx. 76855 feverishly hovered between life and CHANGES OF ADDRESS AND CORRESLOUIS HANUS death, mother love And devotion, PONDENCE CONCERNING DELIVERY DISTRICT V and sacrifice saved the life of her OF THE VESTNIK MUST BE SENT TO Home Phone: 713-862-6866 child even when the doctor had THE SUPREME LODGE. BOX 100, 2525 West T. C. Jester Blvd., Houston 77008 TEMPLE, TEXAS 76501. given up hope.

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Home Phone: 512-578-2687 1009 NOrthgate, Victoria, Tx. 77901

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In the last issue on pager 14, all of our readers surely must have noticed the half-page ad about the Polka Festival to be held in Ennis, at

the four halls, this weekend Saturday May 7 and, Sunday May 8. Read the information over and, surely, many of you will wish to attend. Our SPJST District III Director Cyrill (Sid) Pokladnik has the honor of being Parade Marshal Saturday and he will represent our Society well'.

Your editor had the honor a few years ago and certainly enjoyed the friendly hospitality both days at Ennis— a truly friendly city!

For those.of you interested, Radio Station KHBR, -Hillsboro, (Home of the American-Czech Hour 1:30 to 2:55 p.m. Sundays) has increased their power to 32,500 watts on 102.5 F.M. and can be heard much further (without static) on F.M. radios; you may wish trying to pick it up. The A.M. is still 1560 kr at the same power as before. • ***

Dual Earner Families Benefit COLLEGE STATION-Around income tax time many couples start counting up the economic benefits of two salaries.

"But lifestyle benefits may be just as important as economics for many," says Diane Welch, a family life education specialist with. the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, Texas A&M University • System.

The rapid change from singleprovider families to dual-earner families in the last decade has been motivated primarily by economic benefits. Both husband and wife now work in about half of all American families.

If present trends continue, the labor force participation of women in 1990 will equal that of men.

In these difficult economic times, the wife's income allows many families to have the necessities, keep up with inflation or maintain a desired standard of living.

A second income may also help educate children and support other family members.

According to Welch, survey data indicates that dual earners feel they gain lifestyle benefits from having two incomes.

Husbands express pride in their wife's capacities as an earner. They, indicate less personal pressure for being the sole income provider.

Husbands also report feeling freer to make job changes, take job risks or increase their education, says Welch.

The wives in dual-earner 'families report an increased sense of inde pendence, self-confidence and personal fulfillment. They also describe, closer, more sharing relationships with their husbands, • she adds.

In spite of the benefits, dualearner marriages can create problems, warns Welch.

Researchers are now focusing their attention on the impact of dualemployment on marital relationships, child development, household management, and family stress.

"This research in family life education will be needed to help dualcareer couples manage their work and family to balance the gains and' strains," says Welch. ***

Wednesday, May 4, 1983—YESTNiK/3 work in the SPJST for as long as He with me before you take any firm sees fit. action. I am quite sure you will be Vice President Gebala, who convinced that it is to your lodge's served as Master of Ceremonies, benefit to participate in the SPJST • responded with brief, appropriate statewide Scholarship Program remarks. Afterward, Brother Morris rather thanadministering yOur own.

For The Supreme Lodge: was congratulated by a number . of Bernard M. Gebala the Supreme Lodge Members.

Vice President • Brother Morris, we joili with our - SPJSTmembership in extending congratuMORRIS— lations in recognition of your service (Continued from Page 1) to the SPJST and hope you 20 years planned to give recognition for more. . services performed. The function Leonard D. Mikeska was held during' a noon recess of the SL Secretary-Treasurer April Supreme Lodge Meeting.

None of the plans were known to Dear Lodge Officers and Members: Brother Morris uudL the last Are you ready for a challenge?' minute.

The SPJST was founded on the idea of extending a helping hand to those in need. In keeping with these TO: ALL SPJST LODGES SUBJECT: PROPOSED LODGE ideals, the SPJST, in cooperation SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS with the Texas Dept. of Human ReSince the SPJST Scholarship Pro- sources, has undertaken a stategram was introduced in 1982; we wide service project on Child Abuse have received many inquiries from and Neglect.

The purpose of this project is to local lodges who, rather than contribute to the statewide fund, would make members of our Society and like to administer their own scholar- people everywhere aware of the ship program. This letter is informa- scope of this widespread problem. tional in nature and its primary We will offer ways our members and purpose is to make you totally aware friends can open their hearts and of problems you will encounter use their resources Co help these before you (as a lodge) attempt to go unfortunate victims enjoy a happy, Sisti Dorothy Morris is shown into this venture of local scholar- healthy childhood which is the Godgiven brithright of children everypinning a boutonniere on her still sur- ships.

When the Supreme Lodge decided where. mised husband, Nick A. Morris.

The Supreme Lodge has named to institute the SPJST Scholarship me as the State-wide Volunteer Fund many hours, for that matter, Among those present at the event Coordinator for the Child Abuse and days went into the structuring of were Sister Dorothy Morris and this program.

Internal Revenue Neglect Project and has authorized sons Stephen and Josef, all members me to travel to any interested lodge Service was Consulted to insure that of the Supreme Lodge and several of to explain how our members can donations would be tax deductible their spouses. Brother Morris was pleasantly surprised when he dis- and it was determined, by IRS, that become involved in this new undercovered what we had in store for all Supreme Lodge members' taking: families, although they did not select I would like to attend one of your him. meetings, and with the help of a the winners of the scholarships, At the end of. what turned out ro .slide presentation and additional would not be eligible to be a recibe a "mild roast", President Morris printed material tell how your lodge pient, because it was determined to referred to the circumstances and be a conflict of interest.

Therefore .and youth club can participate in the time he was appointed unanimously as editor to fill the uneZ- using the same logic, a local scholar- this project. Please contact me by pired term of the late L. 0. Hosek, ship winner could not be an immedi- phone (#512-241-3114) or letter, and and then his, election Co the ate family member of a local lodge together we can set up a convenient presidency in the 1968 Convention officer. This alone would eliminate a time for my visit. If you are a very large number of highly member who lives a distance from qualified applicants for scholarships. your home lodge but would still like One other major consideration to get involved, I would like to hear would be the selection process of from you also. The DHR contact choosing the winners at the local people all over the state are eager to lodge level. The SPJST Scholarship work with us on an individual volunSelection Board is a very highly teer basis also. But there is strength qualified group of educators from in number, so I am hoping the lodge the University of Mary Hardin- will consider this matter at their Baylor and the project is being next meeting and contact me soon. directly overseen by Dr. Bobby SP4ST members have always Parker, the president. The selection stood by each other in time of need. of the winners of these scholarships Now let us unite and direct our is crucial. The process must be fair, concern toward those in need guidelines set by competent educa- outside our membership. Let us tors, and free of personal considera- offer a helOing hand to these lonely, tions. The statewide program meets frightened children with acts and .all of these requirements. It would gifts of love, understanding, and be quite difficult for each local lodge resources. to administer a scholarship program Accept the challenge! Put your and maintain the standards set by concern for others into positive Nick 4. Morris, 20. Years Service in Dallas. Be then nostalgically the Supreme Lodge. For local lodge action. Now is the time to act!

Fraternally, recalled how he was honored and members to attempt to choose a scholarship winner would be diffiThelma Hrncir proud to have served with a number cult at best. .

10610 Stonewall of fine officers and directors, some of In conclusion, the question was Corpus Christi, Tx. 78410 whom have gone on to their final asked by the Supreme Lodge "Why SPJST State Volunteer reward, and recalled their names. • do all these lodges want their own • Coordinator He said he knows that he has "aged" scholarship fund"?

Considering the —SPJST— because many of the youngsters that he knew in the Youth Department as mechanics involved, wouldn't it be sub-teens and younger are no•Vv much better and easier to give married and have started their own generously to a statewide fund? Of Have you had a name families. At the same time he course it would, and the SPJST members that truly deserve the change? If so, make sure humorously remarked that "I don't know of anyone among no who is scholarship would be the recipients. your SENT certificate has getting younger." He concluded by If any lodge is thinking about been updated. saying that he hoped the Good Lord setting up their own scholarship would allow him to continue his fund, I suggest that you get in touch /

SUPREME LODGE

SPJST Child Abuse Project

From the Vice President's Office

May 8th Meeting For Lodge 4, liallettsville Dear Members: Our lodge held its regular monthly meeting Sunday, April 10, 1983 in the Grant Building, with lodge President Frank Zabransky presiding.

Youth • Club Members Chris Chudej and Thomas Holy led the Pledge to the U.S. flag.

A resolution of sympathy was read for our departed BrOt her August Holub by Gaynell Chudej of the Resolution Committee.

Corresponding Secretary Erwin Holy read the minutes of the previous meeting, which were approved. Correspondence was read.

Co-Youth Leader Gaynell Chudej reported the club activities. Reports were given by Treasurer Helen Zabransky and Financial Secretary Hilmer Galetka.

April, May and June birthdays will be recognized at the next meeting; also, all mothers present will be honored by the Youth Club.

Charles Holy and Selma Grones are on the sick list from our lodge.

Refund checks were given out, the meeting then adjourned. Games were played with refreshments and lunch being served.

Winners of the day were: Adult Door Prize—Anton Bolom, Youth Door Prize— Thomas Holy, Youth Club Candy Guessing Game — Anton Bolom.

Our next meeting will be held Sunday, May 8th, which is Mother's Day beginning at 2 p.m. at the Grant Building. Remember, April, May and June birthday celebrants will be recognized and the mothers will be honored by the Youth Club. Refreshments and lunch will be served as usual. Try to attend!

Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky - SPJST _

Recommendations Proposed For Cottonwood Lodge Dear Readers: The regular monthly meeting of SPJST Lodge 6 was called to order

by President Robert Dobecka Sunday, April 23 at 3 p.m.

President Dobecka then asked Shirley Dobecka and Elaine Stuckly to lead the membership in the Pledge of Allegiance. Shirley also recited the SPJST Pledge.

The roll call of officers was called with all officers being present.

Secretary Barbara Hykel read the minutes of the previous meeting.

They were approved as read. All other reports were in order.

Sister Willie Mae Schuetz gave the youth club report. She thanked everyone who donated cakes for the bake sale they had at the Leroy Bank. They presented a program at

4/VESTNIK—Wednesday, May 4, 1983 the Rest Home, April 13th. The youth club received a roaster and cannist.er set for the Stanley Products they sold. They will be having a Tupperware Party for May 6t h; invite your relatives and friends to at tend this party, so we will make it a great success. The youth have been painting ceramics for Mother's Day and they also are having a Mother's Day card contest today.

The youth will recite poems after the meeting. Terry Hykel brought I he birthday cake.

Brot her Johnnie Krizan gave the Board • of Trustees report; he thanked everyone who has been working on the hall projects. The Board of Trustees presented the membership with the following recommendations: purchase of exhaust fans for the bathrooms, use of I he barbecue pit, price changes for beverages on our social nights and meeting days, auction at the annual picnic, price of lunch at the picnic, change the date of t he next regular meeting, and change in rules of booking parties.

There was one juvenile member accepted; he is Ryan Strat en.

The mot her lodge and youth club will he having a 'boot h at t he West fest .

• The $10 door prize drawn was for Harold Dean. Snider who was not present, $10 progressive door prize was for Lanny French who also .was not present, and $1 progr'essive door prize for LaVerne Kruger, also not present. The $2 door prize was won

by Fred Mont hei.

Next Board of. Trustees' meeting will be Friday, May 27 at 8 p.m. and l he regular monthly meeting will be held Friday, June 3 at 8 p.m.

Fraternally, Peggy Dohecka, Reporter — SPJST-

Lodge No. 9, Snook Monthly Meeting The meeting was called to order

by President Richard Vajdak Wednesday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m.

Mark Jakubik led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Secretary Lyndon Jakubik read minutes of March meeting, they were approved as read. Roll call showed all officers present.

Correspondence and communications included: Licenses received by President Richard Vajdak. Sales tax information received by Lyndon Jakubik.

Reports included: Youth - Betty Shoenemann reported that they had 33 in attendance at the Youth Club meeting. Activities included getting ready for YAD; preparation by some youth for District 4-H Roundup; participation in a Bike-aThon. Property Committee report Ruth Kovar. Treasurer's report Clint Sebesta.

Old Business included: Building repairs - we will continue to do work when convenient. A special thank you to all that helped in the chickendumpling supper. It was a huge success and enjoyed by all young and old.

New Business: District I Meeting New Tabor, Sunday, April 24, 1983.

All are encouraged to attend.

New Meinbers - We welcomed two new members to Lodge No. 9 — Angie and Christi Royder.

Meeting adjourned. Next meeting will be Wednesday, May 4, 1983 at 8; hope to see you all there!

Fraternally, Dorothy See Reporter

Bleiblerville Announces Annual Fish .Fry

—SPJST-

The spring Fish Fry will be held Sunday, May 15, 1983 at the Bleiblerville SPJST Hall located on FM Road 2502.

There will be fried fish sold to go beginning at 9 a.m. For the noon meal, serving time will begin at 11:30 a.m; the meal will consist of fish, bread, catsup, potato chips and slaw, all you want to eat for the price of $4.25 per adult and $2.25, child. There will be plenty of cakes and pies available for your dessert.

In addition to the day's activities, there will also be live entertainment for your free dance music in the evening; come join us!

Remember, our lodge meetings are held every second'Sunday of the month at 3 p.m.

Fraternally, Lillie Mikeska, Secretary

13 Discusses Important Topics

Lodge

Dear Readers: The members of the Dime Box lodge held their regular monthly meeting Sunday, April 17, 1983.

Registration of members and guests started at 1:45 p.m.; there was a total of twenty members, with nine' of them officers and four absent.

Due to the absence of President Claud Flippin, Vice President Patti Tydlacka called the meeting . to order by asking everyone to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.

Following the Pledge, Sister Tydlacka asked everyone to bow their heads. for a moment of silence in memory of Margaret Tydlacka.

Sister Dorothy , Rackel read the secretary's minutes and also gave the financial secretary's report, in t he absence of Sister Madlene Iselt.

Sister Kim Abshire gave the treasurer's report. All reports were accepted as read and given.

There were two new members, Barry and Jennifer Gold, accepted into our Lodge 13 in Dime Box. We welcome both of you to our lodge.

Due to the rules and regulations made at our March meeting in 1983, a certain young member was barred from Lodge 13, Dime Box due to underage drinking. Sister Dorothy Rackel will be responsible for writing a letter to him and stating the reason and information why he will be barred for one year.

A discussion was held for the new rule on food and drinks for the workers at the dances. After a discussion on this matter the rule was changed back to the way it had been; this is that all workers get their food and drinks free, but to limit hamburgers to two per person per night.

A motion made for the meeting to adjourn by Sister Mildred Horak, was seconded by Monica Spacek. winners were prize Door 1st — Stacey Spacek, 2nd— Lee Flippin, 3rd —Kim Abshire.

Our next meeting will be held the third Sunday, May 15th. I hope to see you all there.

Fraternally, .

Pam Spitzenberger, Reporter

—SPJST-

Notice To District IV

Important

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.

—SPJST-

Reports Heard

By El CampoHillje Lodge

Good

Dear Lodge 40 Members & Friends, The regular monthly meeting was held on Wednesday, April 20th at 7:30 p.m. All officers were present, but member attendance was light.

President James Kulcak called the meeting to order. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, a minute of silent prayer was observed for all our dear departed members.

• Secretary Linda Rubech read the minutes of the March meeting including a thank you from the Allen Rainoshek family. Two important dates to put on your calendar are May 14, Cleanup Day at the hall and June. 15, covered dish supper at • Kutach's camp.

Committee Chairman Benny Reck had checked the possibility of a spraying service tending to the grass and weeds on the parking lot.

It was discussed and a vote was taken to have the lots tended to before cleanup day. Treasurer Leona Macha's, report says we are secure in that department and everything including • CD's are up-todate. Financial Secretary Bill Goerig said all members are up-to-date.

We are all reminded that the District VI meeting was 'to be held Sunday, April 24th at Inez.

New applicants for membership were Lachelle' Bacak, Lillas James Bacak, Brittany Joche, Kendra Smith, Micah Denton and Cynthia Goerig. All thanks to our salesmen, Brother 'James Bacak, Brother Melvin Marek and Brother Bill Goerig. Thanks guys! The job you are doing is most important!

Cleanup Day will be Saturday, May 14, 1983 at the hall beginning at 9 a.m.; come in old clothes and ready to work. All members are asked to come and help give the hall a spring cleaning. Anyone who has rags, rakes, hoes, stepladders, buckets, garden hoses, scrubbrushes or scaffies are asked to bring them along because we are short in all these areas. Lunch will be provided for all members of the cleanup crew.

We are asking all members and families to participate. in this

cleanup, so we can plan some family get-togethers in the future.

Sister Rita' Vanek was asked to check into the possibility of our lodge having a Monday night bingo.

She will report to President Kulcak.

Following the meeting refreshments were provided by fellow memberg.

F.raternally, Laverne Bacak, Reporter

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—SPJSTP.

Day Scheduled for El Campo-Hillje Cleanup

Dear Lodge 40 Members an Friends, Your reporter and family attended the District VI meeting in Inez on April 24th. I was proud to see quite a .number of felldw members in attendance.

You would have been proud to see the youth club in action. They were all busy setting up a display table of items to be given away and selling tickets. It was nice to see all of them working together.

The youth of Lodge 40 then presented a short skit called the "Enlarging Machine" which everyone enjoyed.

Please. remember to mark your calendar for Clean UP Day, Saturday, May 14 at 9 a.m.

Also, I would like to let the members of El Campo-Hillje, Taiton, Wharton and East Bernard know that the El Campo Branch of the Wharton County Library now has approximately 270 Czech language books ready to check out. They are a fantastic collection donated from the Bela Myers estate.

Fraternally, Laverne Bacak Reporter SPJST

1984 Convention Committee Meets Convention Committee members of Lodge No. 79 met Monday, April 11, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Peggy Tepera.

Different ideas for the convention were gone through again with some of the scheduling and details beginning to take shape. The types of food and entertainment to be offered were discussed and also the possibility of providing a baby-sitting service for any delegates with children. We are also looking into bus transportation from the motels to our open night function.

We will begin selling ads in the souvenir booklet very soon. If there are any lodges that want to be recognized or any candidate for office who wants to place an ad in this booklet contact Bro. Frank Veselka at (512) 853-6137 or 4633 Stonegate Way, Corpus Christi, Texas 78411.

Our 'next meeting will be held May 19th in Ingelside.

Fraternally, Peggy Tepera Convention Committee Member — SPJST —

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Fifty-Year SPJST Pin Presentation— Recipients honored are A. E. Elzner (left) and Carrie Veselka. Lodge 79 President Frank Veselka (right) made all the presentations. •(Refer to another picture and story by Sister Peggy Tepera in this issue—Editor)

Vice President Peggy Tepera of Lodge 79 (turned with her back to the camera) is seen pinning on a 50-year pin on her uncle's (A.E. Elzner) lapel, while Sister Carrie Veselka looks on.

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SPJST Lodge 79 In Corpus Christi • Meets The monthly meeting of Lodge 79 was held Wednesday, April 20, 1983 at 7 p.m.

• Our meeting was called to .order

by President Frank Veselka followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to our flag.

Roll call of officers showed all officers present, except Honorary President Frank C. Sacky.

• The roll call was followed by the reading and approval of the minutes of the previous meeting, the reading of correspondence and the financial reports.

It was noted that we have one new applicant, Roxanne Mayhall. The application was written by Brother Frank C. Sacky and the membership approved it. Roxanne is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Kucera of Ingelside.

A report on the Convention Committee meeting held April 11th, was given by the three • committee members present.

Our youth leader was in attendance with a few of her members and reported on the progress of the youth club thus far. The juniors showed off kites they had made at their last meeting; the juniors' meetings are held on the second Friday of each month..They are preparing for • YAD activities and working on their points, so all you juniors are urged to attend these meetings which sounds like they have been having fun. Thanks to the two ladies who are working so hard with this group; they are Youth

Leader Kay Majek and Assistant Leader Virginia Rebecek.; The Cheer Committee reported they sent cards to three shut-in members. It was also noted that Brother Henry Strmiska, Brother Raymond Peters and Brother Frank C. Sacky are on the sick list.

Following the business meeting, 50-year SPJST membership pins were presented to A. E•. Elzner and Carrie Veselka who were in• attendance; Brother Frank •Sijansky accepted the pi n'for his brother.

We had two guests, Mrs. Mary Elzner and Mrs. Helen Pavelka.

The meeting was adjourned at 8 p.m.

leave for a short while and will be back before the meeting is over.

Brother Kalmus, our flag bearer, was also out-of-town attending a wedding in.Schu.lenburg.

Many items were discussed for the betterment of our organization.

On the sick list were the following members: Brother Ruben Blanar, Mary Kostelnik, Sister Claus, and Dominic Netek who Was released from the hospital the previous week.

We wish them all a speedy recovery.

Sister Kleprlik gave a report on the second addition of our album, covering the highlights from the last convention to the year 1982. Any members who may have some pictures or clippings about the local lodge, Sister Kleprlik would appreciate if they would contact her.

Good reports were received from the Entertainment Committee and also from the Social Committee; as was said in the past meetings, we want to compliment our chairmen for the fine and excellent work they are doing as chairmen of the various committees within our local lodge.

Remember, our next meeting will be held May . 15 at 2 p.m. at 1505 S. Gevers Street, so mark this date on your calendar and come out to enjoy the afternoon with all of your fraternal sisters and brothers.

Fraternally, Dominic Netek, Reporter

Things are beginning to pick up as plans for the convention are taking shape. Everyone is being urged to put their ideas together and offer any suggestions to the Convention Committee members. We are in the process of planning some sort of fund-raising function soon; as we've stated before we will need lots of help.

We have several people back on the sick list. Bro. Raymond Peters is reported to be back in Spohn Hospital. Bro. Frank C. Sacky is home recovering from yet another round of surgery and Bro. Henry Strmiska is reported to be ill. We hope of all —SPJSTthese members will be up and about real soon.

It is noted that Jerry and Jill Sijansky had their children and two new grandchildren down for a visit.

They are Nancy and David Carter and little Christi and . Wayne and Jane Sijansky and little Sarah. Also, Dear Members and Friends: Gary Tepera and wife, Janet, are We had a beautiful day for our visiting with his mother, Peggy spaghetti dinner held Sunday, which Tepera, for about two weeks. Gary was enjoyed by all. is with the U.S.M.C. and recently Sister Mary Renfro received a big returned. from a tour of duty in 'hand for the delicious dinner; she Beirut, Lebanon. He has been transextended a special thank you to the ferred to Denver, Colorado and is on sisters for the pastries and their leave. All of the above are members help. of Lodge No. 79. Also, home this past Sister Renfro will also fry some of weekend w.gs Larry Elzner of her famous fried chicken for the Shreveport, La. Larry is the son of Mother's Day dinner. Members will Jerry and Milly Elzner. furnish' vegetables, salad and Fraternally, pastries. Dinner will be served at 2 Peggy Tepera p.m., and our lodge meeting begins at 3 p.m. .

•Vice President/Reporter' I just received some sad news that —SPJSTBrother Jimmie Burnette passed away this morning. We extend our San heartfelt sytnpathy to. Sister Doris (Korteff) and all of the family. May he rest in peace.

We extend our congratulations to.

Sister Marilyn Mae Milan who was Lodge 133 held their regular wed to Glenn Arthur Douglass in a monthly meeting April 17 at 1505 S. beautiful ceremony Saturday at the Gevers Street.

Ridglea Baptist Church; officiating Our meeting was opened by Vice was the Rev. Omer Ritchie. Her President Bill Mares at 2 p.m. and he sister, Carolyn Cleveland, was her also led the membership in the matron of honor and the groom's Pledge of Allegiance, also remem- brother, Dale Douglass, was best bering our departed members with a man. There were six other bridesmoment of silenCe. maids and six groomsmen; her There were thirty-one members cousins, Tressie Jean Sanders and present; unfortunately this was Steffanie Mason,' were the flower Fiesta Week in San Antonio and girls, and her nephew Ky Cleveland many of the members are usually served as ring bearer. committed to various activities Brother Joe and Sister Carrie during the week. We hope to have a Milan are the parents of the bride much better turnout at the May and Mr. and Mrs. Douglass of meeting which will be held May Abilene are the parents of the 15th. groom.

Our vice president then called for The dinner and dance reception the officers' roll call; Secretary followed with a large attendance at Netek reported that President. the hall.

Matula was present earlier, having Many of you may remember when the hall opened and our meeting in 1960 Marilyn's picture appeared place all set up, but that he had to in the Vestnik of her serious illness

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and a plea for blood donors for her survival.

We wish them a long and happy life together.

We also extend our congratulations to our member Thane Parker who was named in "Who's Who American High School in Advanced Biology". Thane will enter Texas A&M University majoring in PreMed. Thane is the son of Brother Jerry and Sister Donna Parker and the grandson of Brother Don and Sister Rose Steinman.

We also extend our heartfelt sympathy to Brother Roy and Sister Lydia Alholm and family on the loss of his mother. May she rest in peace.

We send our get-well wishes to Brother John Kret who is in the hospital and Martha Boenisch. Getwell soon!

Sister Anna Johnson along with her children, Anne, Carl and Kent attended a lovely wedding of Anna's nephew in New Orleans. Kent was one of the groomsmen. May they have a long and happy life together.

A donation of $25 was made to the • Building Fund by an anonymous. donor.

Memorials were made for Mrs. Aino Alholm of Crosby, Minnesota by: .

Don & Rose Steinman ......... $10 Benny & Mary Pavey $10 Bill & Mary Renfro $5 Carrie & Joe Milan $5 Jeanie Mason • $5 Anna Johnson $5 Anna Johnson Foster $5 I hope to see you all Sunday, May 8th, and remember The Gent res will be back May 14th for a country/ western dance.

Last night Sister Jeanie Mason and I were attending the Czech Culture Society meeting in Dallas when she received a call to come to the Harris Hospital where her son, J.C. Mason, and wife, Anna, were waiting for the arrival of their second child and we made it, and had 30. minutes to wait for the arrival of Melanie Lynn, 7 lbs., 8 ozs. and 21 inches long; both mother and baby were fine. This is Jeanie's 13 grandchild. Congratulations to you all!

Happy Mother's Day! So until...Keep Smiling.

Fraternally, Mary Pavey —SPJST-

Galveston Lodge 173 Sets Meeting & Covered Dish Meal Our next meeting will be held Monday, May 16 at 7 p.m. in the Guarantee Federal Building on the corner of Laurel and 1st Streets at.

La Marque, Texas.

We will also have a covered dish so bring your favorite food enough for your family, and come out to enjoy the fellowship.

I hope to see more people come out.

Submitted by: Henrietta Fee, Secretary —SPJST-

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

6/VESTMK—Wednesday, May 4, 1983

Echoes From Lodge 183, Mid-Cities Dear Members:.

All you members keep in mind the GRAND OPENING of the new lodge hall in July. Lambert Pustejovsky (817) 275-0647 and Daniel Roznovsky (214) 252-6763 have been appointed co-chairmen for planning the day; if anyone would like to help or has any suggestions, please give Lambert or Daniel a call; with everyone working together t his can be a great day for all of you and your friends.

That reminds me of t he little boy who was beginning to eat his dinner when his father reminded him that t hey hadn't, prayed. "We don't have to," said t he little boy, "Mommy is a good cook!""

Remember, t he next lodge dance will be Sat urday, May 14 at the lodge hall; music will be by Lone Star Express (country/western): come on out t o have a good tame with your friends.

Our next lodge meet ing will be Sunday, May 15; if you haVen't been to one of t he lodge meetings lately come and find out about the progress on t he new building.

If any member is sick or in the hospital, give your Sunshine Commit tee Inez Greenlees a call (214) 262-8811 so t he rest of t he members know who you are and can send best wishes and, in this way, can get to know you bet ter.

Remember t he 'lodge hall is available for rentals; just call Lambert Pusteiovsky (817) 275-0647.

I started working nights so I hope to see you at t he next dance.

Keep on smiling it keeps t he world urning.

Fraternally, Norman M. Kneschk, Reporter SPJST-

Rest rn No. 1 Fraterr_al Home F Ag P.J.S.T.

Dear SPJST Members and Fronds Enclosed is a of-donations to the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 1 in Taylor, Texas from August 31, 1982 to April 21, 1983.

In memory of Henry Rezaciy, Jr. Officers & Members SPJST Lodge 20 In memory of 'rank J. Mikutencak, Sr. Officers & Members SPJST Lodge 20 In memory of Marvin B. Colbert Officers & Members. SPJST Lodge 20 In memory of Dorothy F. Suchomel Officers & Members SPJST Lodge 20 In memory of Vlasta Trlica Officers & Members SPJST Lodge 20 In memory of Alice Haire Officers & Members SPJST Lodge 20 In memory of Jan Ann Beard Officers & Members SPJST Lodge 20 In memory of Cecil W. Robbins Officer; & M ., mbers SPJST Lodge 20

In memory of Marie Shirocky Officers & Members SPJST Lodge 20 In memory of Louise A. Kuban Officers & Members SPJST Lodge 20 In memory of Tracy Zrubek Officers & Members SPJST Lodge 20 In memory of John P. Skurka Officers & Members SPJST Lodge 20 In Memory of Louis Kaderka Offiers & Members SPJST Lodge 20 In Memory of Joe Karkoska Officers & Members SPJST Lodge 20 In memory of Bertha Gillespie Officers & Members SPJST Lodge 20 In memory of J. T. Campion, Sr. Officers & Members SPJST Lodge 84 In memory of Julia Ovesny The Janota Family.

In memory of Rudolf Simcik Mrs. Rudolf Simcik Mrs. Marie Crabb Mrs. Annie Schernik Mrs. Lillie Krieg In memory of Edward G. Vavra Officers & Members SPJST Lodge 14 In memory of Joseph Janecka John & Mary Simcik In memory of Billy Slagle Officers & Members SPJST. Lodge 20 In memory of Frances Janota Della J. Thiel Mrs. F. J. Konakovsky Alice Kopecky & Rose Goerig Edwin & Gertie Janota Mr. . & Mrs. Quinton Swenson Red & Rosalie Goetz Johnny & Cora Janota In memory of Charlie Krueger Della J. Thiel Mrs. F. J. Konakovsky Red & Rosalie Goetz In memory of Theresa Dobecka Officers & Members SPJST Lodge 84 Sid & Justine Pokiadnik In memory of Albina Stasa John Stasa In memory of Jerome Rejcek Kent's Auto Parts - R. D. Kent, jr.

Henry L. Gaiser & son Pat & Wilma Kallus Officers & Members SPJST Lodge 84 In memor of Frank Konako ky Mrs. Frank Konakovsky In memory of Ida Treude mil & Vlasta Ftozacky Mrs. Elsie Krueger In memory of George Mikesk a • Officers & Members SPJST Lodge 160 In memory of Fannie Gallia Officers & Members SPJST Lodge 160 In memory of Emmett Psencik Officers & Members SPJST Lodge 160 In memory of Joe M. Machu Officers & Members SPJST Lodge 20 In memory of Charles Bartosh Officers & Members SPJST Lodge 20 In memory of Jerry Slovacek Officers & Members' SPJST Lodge 84 In memory of Frank Mazac Mr. & Mrs. Bill Naquin Donations for memorials totaled $630.00.

Members of SPJST Lodge 92 Ft. Worth made a donation of $100.00.

SPJST Lodge 187 Round Rock Bingo Fund made a donation of $373.90.

The Ladies' Circle of SPJST Lodge 92 made a donation of $25.00.

Members of SPJST Lodge 155 made a donation of $40.00.

Mr. & Mrs. A. A. Lesikar made a donation of $25.00.

Members of SPJST Lodge 180 made a donation of $250.00.

SPJST Lodge 154 Youth Club Ft. Worth made a donation of $25.00.

District III Youth Club made a donation of $150.00.

SVPS Chapter 30 Corpus Christi made a donation of $50.00.

SPJST Lodge 66 Youth Club made a donation of $25.00.

SPJST Lodge 187 Round Rock Bingo Fund made a donation of $227.50.

Slavonic Mutual Fire Insurance Association made a donation of $1.25.00.

Chapter 1 of Houston of the Slavonic Mutual Fire Ins. Asso. made a donation of $110.00.

Mid-Cities Lodge 183 SPJST made a donation of $500.00.

Snook SPJST Youth Club made a donation of $5.00.

Members of SPJST Lodge 74 Crockett made a donation of $50.00 Mid-Cities Lodge 188 SPJST made a donation•of $500.00.

Mr. Max M. Collins donated his' wife's wheelchair to the Rest Home.

Intercraft Industries Co., Inca donated BBQ beef, sausage, bread, chips; and cookies for the resi• dent's slipper.

ALCW Sewing Group made 6 lap robes.

SPJST Lodge 48 Youth Club made Thanksgiving Day treats for the residents.

Senior Members of SPJST Lodge 29 made and donated 45 dozen cookies.

SPJST Lodge 130 Youth Club made decorated Christmas cookies..

SPJST Lodge 117 Youth Cltib donated bingo prizes and cookies.

SPJST Lodge 49 donated Christmas gifts for the residents.

10th St. Methodist Church Elemen• tary Sunday School Class made cookies for the residents.

Memorial Baptist Church donated gifts to the residents.

The Catholic Daughters of St. Mary's Catholic Church made 11 lap robes and 155 bibs for t he residents.

The Taylor-Thraii Young Homemakers gave ivy plants to each resident.

Taylor Brethren aturch Christian Sisters gave candy canes to the residents.

Allen Chapel Choir gave a plaque 'to be hung in the lobby or game room.

Pfennig's Pharmacy gave a poinsettia plant.

Mr. & Mrs. Wilbert Nelson gave a poinsettia plant in memory of their mother, Mrs. Dora Nelson.

The Catholic Daughters of St. Mary's Catholic Church donated a 1 year subscription to the "Catholie Digest".

SPJST Lodge 29 Youth Club gave kleenex to all the residents.

• Senior Citizens Club of Houston donated bingo prizes.

Taylor Floral Co. gave a poinsettia plant.

Trinity Lutheran Church donated 30 large print hymnals.

We sincerely appreciated our any friends and the Ovioglitfniness

you sh9wer upon us. It is such a pleasure to be remembered in so many wonderful ways. We .enjoy having friends come by and we welcome your visits at any time The Texas Tones consisting of Allen Hobbs on the banjo,..his wife Diana on the piano, Phillis Carlow on the rhythm guitar, Charlie Mogonye on the saxaphone and his wife Mar; jorie on the Dobro, Ralph Wise., guest bass player,- and Craig and Travis Hobbs, singers, performed to the delight of the S.P.J.S.T, Rest Home residents Saturday, April 23, 1983 at 2:30 p.m. Thte band played gospel songs, polkas, and country & western music. Some of the residents joined in with the singing.

Refreshments were served afterwards.

Thank you.

Yours truly, S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 1 Frances Schwenker, Adnn.

—SPJST —

CESAT Annual Meeting Held Officers • and members of the Czech Ex-Students Association of Texas (CESAT) held their annual meeting Saturday, April 16, 1983 at the SPJST Lodge Pitaha No. 29 Hall in Taylor and elected the following slate of officers for the 1983-84 term: President—Bernard Pivonka; Vice President —Thadious Polasek; Secretary Treasurer —Marvin Marek; Publicity Director—Charles J. Heyda.

Lillian Pivonka - Secretary and Calvin Chervenka - Treasurer retain their respective offices in the subsidiary organization, the Texas Council for Higher Education (Maticce Vyssiho Vzdelani).

Besides the election of officers, plans for participation in, the forthcoming Second Annual Czech Symposium, which is to be held in Temple, Texas May 28, and 29, 1983, were discussed and approved.

CESAT, through its subsidiary, the Texas Council for Higher Education makes low interest loans available to university students throughout the state of Texas.

Other activities discussed at this meeting were the establishment of a chair of Czech studies at the University of Texas, collection of Czech songs to be catalogued and made available to all members and anyone interested, and also a study on the feasibility of showing Czech films to schools, lodges, rest homes, private theatres, etc.

In the • afternoon the CESAT members and friends enjoyed a program of entertainment provided by the U.T. Czech Club and, after a delicious barbeque dinner, danced to the polka music of the Brave Combo.

Anyone interested in joining this most active Czech organization is welcome to write for an application to Mr. Marvin Marek, 3218 Hunters Glen, Missouri City, Texas 77459..

Membership dues are $2.50 per year, $1.00 per year for students.

CESAT, in its unique position with 'a student loan facility, can do much to stimulate and preserve the study of Czech at our colleges and universities.

Charles J. Heyda CESAT Publicity Director — SPJST

Wednesday, May 4, 1983—VESTNfK/7 21,

Czech Footprints Across The Bluebonnet Fields Of Texas • "Czech Footprints Across The Bluebonnet Fields of Teyas" is the name and theme of the Second Czech Symposium which will be held in Temple and nearby Seaton on the Memorial Day weekend, May 28-29, 1983.

In the 1850's the Czechs (Czechoslovaks) of Central Europe received their first permission to immigrate from Austria. Many of them took early advantage of this opportunity to escape from the economic hard times and oppression to come to America, the proverbial "Land of Milk and Honey".

The earliest group migrations of the Czechs were to Texas and most came through Galveston from where they quickly moved inland to avoid the swampy, mosquito, and fever infested coastal regions.

Fayetteville became the "Cradle of Czech Immigration" to Texas, and the Czechs started their trek northward across the central region of Texas. This is the fertile, blackland, farming region of Texas where the bluebonnets grow so abundantly.

This symposium will try to tell some of the story of how the Czechs migrated across the state and of the "footprints" which they left and which are still highly visible.

Some of these "footprints" to be discussed at the symposium are Czech families, communities with Czech names, and the farmsteads, firms, and other institutions which they developed as a testimonial to their great "devotion to work ethic".

Also, discussed will be the many fraternal, mutual aid, and other organizations which they developed as a testimonial to their independence and "self help ethic". Also discussed will be many other facets of their history and the living Czech heritage in Texas.

The. Saturday symposium 'activities will be centered about the Cultural Activities Center in Temple where historians and researchers will be presenting technical papers dealing with the Czechs of Texas. Also, there will be specialty information booths arid audio-visual presentations.

Saturday night there will be a dance at the SPJST Lodge 47 Star Hall at Seaton. Music will be provided by the Harold Strand Orchestra of Waco. Seaton was and still is very much a Czech community which is located eight miles east of Temple on State Highway 53.

Sunday will be a full day of activities at the Seaton Star. Hall. The program will start at 10:00 a.m. with more historical and genealogical pre sentations. A noon meal will be served at the hall and will feature Czech sausage with all the trimmings.

A Genealogical Fair will be held in the afternoon and will permit the public to' talk directly with persons who are in the forefront of Czech history and genealogical research in Texas.

Detailed information concerning the program, registration, accommo-

dations, and reprints will be released soon.

Calvin C. Chervenka, Treas.

Second Czech Symposium -SPJST-

Ladies' Circle, Lodge. No. 92, Fort Worth Today we are enjoying a nice sunny day for 'which we are grateful. Our weather has been very capricious and changing to varying temperatures all during the winter and spring months. Even our best computerized weather reports have often been misleading. However, we are thankful that we have missed some of the recent winter storms in our western and northeastern states.

Our meeting opened with Mary Powers; president, calling the meeting to order. Hermina Cihacek read the treasurer's report and Clara Marchioni read the minutes from the last meeting, also "Thank You" note from the family of Mary Hubenak.

Lilliam McMillen reported that cards were went with gifts to Rosie Zalesak and to Kathryn Swinford, daughter of Esta Belle Hubenak, who was operated on in Houston.

Also, Mrs. Bennie Bartek had to have a spur removed in the doctor's office. We are happy to hear that they all have recovered and are at . home now.

We wish to congratulate the •happy parents, Johnnie and Bunnie Tesar, on the birth of their son, Joseph Alphonse Tesar, who was born April 8, 1983 and weighed 7 lbs and 11/2 oz. Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Tesar, Sr. are the proud grandparents' and Frank, Jr., the manager of Lodge #92 and Joyce, his wife, are the proud uncle and aunt.

New member was Betty Billington.

Visitors were Mary Pavey and Anne Polk. We were so glad to see Mary Pavey, again; it was her first time back since being in the hospital. We were also delighted to see Anne Polk again. She returned to visit relatives and friends 'after moving to Millridge in Pennsylvania. Don't forget, us, Anne! We still love you.

Minnie Ruzicka was happy to have her son, Calvin, and his wife, Ranelle, and her grandson, Cal, and granddaughter, Cheryl, from Buffalo, New York, to visit with her and with Ranelle's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pole.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to Martha Durham, Joyce Tesar, Minnie Ruzicka and Louise Gholdston.

Joyce Tesar had a surprise Birth day Party given for her by her family and among her gifts was a lovely diamond ring given to her by her husband. That same week her son, Eugene, won a $500 riding lawn mower at a Saturday night dance given by St. Thomas Church.

Congratulations to Marilyn Mae Milan and Glenn Douglass who were married in the Ridglea Baptist Church April 16, 1983, by'Rev, Omer Ritchie. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Milan are parents of the bride and parents of the bridegroom are Mr. and Mrs. Horace Douglass of Abilene. We wish many happy, prosperous years to the newly-married couple. A very

Any of our members reaching the age of .eighty will be considered honorary members of our Krouzek.

Under new business we were informed by Sister Zvolanek that Mr. George Stark will be conducting Czech School for three months at the Sokol here in Dallas. If you are interested in these classes please call Mr. Stark at: Home - 276-1657 or Work - 495-2505.

Members agreed to put a half page ad in the Sokol Souvenir Book.

Rose Kopecek informed us that our KrOuzek was organized exactly forty-eight years ago. She presented a. photo collection which was given to her by Sister Mary Toberny.

These photos are certainly endearing, • bringing back many Dallas memories, and should be cherished.

Our sincere thanks to Sister Toberny and to Sister Marie Fitz Twenty-eight members and ten who donated a new album for these guests attended our April 7th pictures. Sister Kopecek was asked meeting. Our President Lydia Dirkx if she would be in charge of loaning asked that all guests be introduced. the album out to various members to They were: George Skotak, Gilbert look through and she graciously Kalich, Phil Reames, Alvin Elsik, agreed to this for us.

Wesley Tupy., Bob Zvolanek, Julius Sister Reznik introduced her Podhrasky, Margurite Christe, guest, Suzane Novak, who told us all Linda Coker.and Suzane.Novak. about her new Boutique Shop she The secretary's and correspon- recently opened at 12313 Lake June dence secretary's reports were read Rd., Balch Springs, Texas. Suzane is

by Alice Roberts in the absence of from .Praha, Czechoslovakia; she is a Mary Sebestik and Rose Parma. very talented seamstress. She does "Thank You" cards were received alterations, dress making, original from Frances. Konakovsky, Georgia costumes, etc. She also does Long, Leslie J. Ruzicka, Frankie portraits' in oils, acrylic and water Curry and the Board of Directors of color. So if you are desiring a Czech the Sokol Athletic Center. A letter costume or parts of a costume or was received from Cal Farley's Boy whatever, call Suzane at 286-2205.

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She is available to do your wedding After the treasurer's report was dresses, also. Suzane passed out her given by Vickie Kohn; our member- business cards to those members at ship chairman, Alice Roberts, our meeting. reported that six members paid We thank Bob Zvolanek for redues. Sunshine Committee Chair- pairing our cedar chest. man Sister Kalich sent "Get-Well" Announcements of following wishes to Frank Sebestik, Aggie events were made: Mach, Leslie Ruzicka, "Thinking of Dallas-Ennis Fraternal Council to You" cards to Mary Dusek, Adela be held at SPJST Lodge, No. 84 at Lesikar, Frances Konakovsky and 7:30 p.m. April 21st. Hosts will be Frankie Curry, "Sympathy" cards Woodman of World #3677 and 978. sent to Bertha Podhrasky and Rose Czech Club will hold a PolkaKopecek. Thanks to Sister Marie Waltz Festival April 23rd and 24th.

Kowal for her contribution of $5.00 There will be two big days of for the purchasing of cards. dancing, food, contests and fun for Gift Committee Chairman Belen all.

Vrla, Jr. brought a gift to Martha Door prizes for this month were Vrla, who recently had foot surgery. donated by Sisters Helen Vrla, Sr., "Birthday Card" Chairman Millie Helen Vrla, Jr., Bessie Reames and Noska sent cards to the following: Zdenka Skotak, Patricia Wilson, Helen Oates, Candy favors and punch were Evelyn Salac, Josephine Kankrlik, donated by Dorothy Reznik.

Rose Urban, Lydia Dirkx, Rose Easter decorations that adorned Kopecek, Mildred Voss, Ella Fojt, our officers' table and luncheon •Rose Bednar, Karla Kraft, Marie table were brought by Rose Bednar, Kowal and Elaine Skrabanek.

Millie Noska and Dorothy Reznik.

The following members 1.-ho could Hostesses for this month were not attend the meeting sent their Dorothy Reznik, Bessie Reames, greetings: Libbie Slovak, Mary Aggie Mach, Millie Noska, Anna Sebestik, Annabelle Bubak, Irene King, Rose Bednar, Ann Skrabanek Halouzka, Mary Stransky, Ella and Anne Oates. Special recognition Bartos, Albina Hucek, Josephine should be given to Sister Noska; she Kankrlik, Rose Parma and Rose prepared the entire batch of chicken Noska. and dumplings. Ask anyone at the Bertha Podhrasky told us about luncheon how delicious it was! some members of her family Thank you Millie! recently visiting with Sister Rose Do plan to attend next month's Novak. meeting. You'll be, missed if you Under old business we discussed don't. our trip to Waco on the Brazos Fraternally, Queen. We still need to have more Dorothy Rose Reznik detailed information as to what is English Reporter available to us so Alice Roberts will -SPJST check and report to us in May Sister Chervenka volunteered to handle the bus reservtions should we all 'decide to go by bus.

Lydia Dirkx reported she ordered additional plaques for our Circle for future distribution. elaborate reception was held at Lodge No. 154 on Boat Club Road for the happy couple.

Door prize donated by Roiie Zalesak was won by Flora Koci. .

The hostesses who volunteered for May will serve in June.

Attention: We will meet at the hall at ten o'clock Tuesday, May 10, 1983, and go from there to Furr's Cafeteria on Highway 183. Members only will be given $3 to be applied on their lunch.

Be seeing all of you-Fraternally, Flora Koci, Reporter -SPJST-

Circle of Czech Women

8/VESTNIK—Wednesday, May 4, 1983

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Leshikar-Shiller Reunion Held Recently The 93rd reunion of the Leshikar and Shiller families was held April 17 at Firemen's Hall in New Ulm, Texas.

There were approximately 100 relatives and friends present.

Special guests of John T. Kroulik were Leland Anthony and Sergio Paredes.

As always, the serving tables were loaded with good food. The noon prayer was led by Mr. Ernest Spiegel hauer of Victoria.

After dinner, during the business meeting, several announcements were made: First that our oldest member, Joseph Charles Esterak, will be 100 years old June 20. Mr. Esterak is a member of SPJST Lodge No. 38, Kovar. Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Kroulik will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary June 4th.

Mrs. Bessie Esterak Mikeska will be 93 July 19. Mrs. Mikeska is a member of Placedo Lodge No. 97 and resides in San Angelo.

We were glad to hear that the road that, goes past the Stalmach Ranch near Nelsonville in Austin County, is once again called by its original name, Stalmach Road.

Mrs. Guy Oliphint resigned as chairman of the reunion. Mrs. Alton Wokaty of Victoria was chosen to take her place.

The monument to be placed in the New Ulm Cemetery to honor Jan Silar "Borovy" and his wife, Terezie Jirasek Sitar has been contracted for an enough money was collected to cover costs.

The oldest person in attendance was Mr. Joseph C. Esterak and the youngest was Kate Seideman, dati,dit er of Lou and Dave Seideman. Litt te Kte is the granddaughter of Earlene Alsobrook. The couple who traveled the longest distance were Mr. and Mrs. Marcial Forester, Jr. of Jackson, Mississippi.

It was voted, by the relatives present to send Frantisek Silar of Nepomuky, Czechoslovakia, $100 over a period of time to help pay for the research he is doing on our family histories. Mr. Silar is a historian and a poet. Some of his works have appeared in t he Vestnik over the years.

The family members who passed away in 1982 were: Rosalie Anna Shiller Shiller, John David Leuchemeyer, 16, (killed in an auto accident), Leona Frnka Knolle, Esther Lesikar Sebesta, Olin G. Rivoire, Anita Haedge Hoppe, Mrs. Jaroslav Silar of Czechoslovakia, Herman Kveton, Henry A. Ripple, James E. Chernosky, Emil Schiller and Mrs. Edwin L. (Lydia) Stalmach. We failed to note last year the death of Vlasta Kulkan Broaddus, 106 years.

The next reunion will be held April 15, 1984 at Firemen's Hall in New Ulm, Texas.

Respectfully submitted, Katherine Wokaty SPJST Lodge No. 32, Victoria, Texas

-SPJST-

MRAZEK REUNION

Seventeenth

Tannich-Brovec Reunion Held New Ta4on—Members of the Tannich and Brovec families celebrated their common heritage at New Taiton Hall April 24, with approximately 90 family members and guests in attendance for the 17th annual gathering presided over

by President Buddy Pusok of Pinehurst.

Lee Roy Peterson of Plantersville was named president of the Reunion Committee in the traditional family meeting. Other officers elected included Mrs. Carolyn McLemore of Beeville, vice president; Mrs. Gwen Peterson of Plantersville, secretary; Mrs. Evelyn Jurecka of Weimar, treasurer; and Ken McLemore of Beeville, reporter.

Minutes of the 16th reunion were approved, and a current financial statement ratified.

Donations were announced from Herman Peterson, in memory of his son Vernon, and from Mrs. Louis Horak. Letters of regret were read from Sister Dorothy Anheiser and Frances McDermett.

A special prayer was offered for deceased family members by Mrs. Jurecka, and the date for the 18th reunion was set for April 1, 1984, in order to prevent a conflict with the Easter holiday.

Gifts were presented to Jonathan Gibson, youngest attendee; Wilhelmina Nohavitza, eldest attendee; and the Rudolph Tannich family of Spokane, Wash., attendees travelling greatest distance.

Traditional Czech and Texan foods were featured in a buffet-style luncheon.

K. D. McLemore, Reporter

-SPJST-

BULLETIN BOARD •-•:, TEXAS FRATERNAL CONGRESS The 1983 Texas Fraternal 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 of the Legislative Committee and in charge of publicity for the Vestnik and Bell County area newspapers.

SYD Jann Wilson is secretary-treasurer of the Youth Section. Other details about this year's program will be published as they become available. ***

The John Mrazek Family will host the Fifth Annual Reunion Sunday, June 12, 1983, at. the Robstown Community Hall. All family members are urged to.attend.

Shirley Christiansen

SHILLER-HEJL REUNION The annual Shiller-Hejl reunion will be held Sunday, June 3, 1983 at the SPJST Lodge No'. 48 in Beyersville, Texas. All descendants of the Vine Shiller or Joseph Hejl families are invited to come and bring a picnic lunch. This covered dish lunch will be served at noon. Coffee, tea and silverware will be furnished. We urge all to attend and enjoy a Sunday of fun and fellowship.

Annie Svoboda, Secretary ***

ELZNER FAMILY REUNION The Elzner family reunion will be held July 9, 1983 at the SPJST Lodge No. 142 Hall at 5508 Nolda St. in Houston, Texas. All descendants are urged to make plans to attend. It will begin at 11:00 a.m. with food provided and a dance in the evening with music by the Country Lovers.

Everyone should be receiving a newsletter soon and we hope everyone is planning on attending.

Peggy Elzner Tepera 1218 Stratton Dr. Corpus Christi, Texas 78412 ***

YOUTH SECTION STATE COMPETITION-183 State YAD—Sunday, August 21st Temple High School.

State Royalty —Saturday,, September 17th, hosted by Lodge No. 18, Elgin; music by Bubba Cox Easy Goin' of Austin *** DISTRICT YADS Dist. I—June 26 —Lodge 186 Caldwell Dist. II—July 17 at Lodge 24, Cyclone Dist. III — June 26 at Lodge 25, Ennis.

Dist. IV —June 5— Seymour, Senior Citizens Bldg.; 1:30 p.m.

Dist. V —July 10 —Place to be designated Dist. VI—July 17—Lodge 40 El Campo-Hillje Dist. VII —July 10 — Lodge 185 New Braunfels *** DISTRICT TRAINING CLASSES Dist. V — See Dist. VII below Dist. VT—Sat., May 21— Place to be designated

*** CAMPING DATES Dist. VI—Mon., June 27-30 — To be at Bastrop; all the rest at Camp Val Verde FILIPP REUNION Dist. III— Sat., July 23, arrive for The Filipp descendants are urged lunch and depart after lunch on to make plans now to attend the Tues., July 26th.

Break 1/2 day 29th Filipp Reunion which will be Dist. V 8z . VII — Tues., July 26 held Sunday, June 5, 1983, at the K.C. Hall in Port Lavaca, TX. (arrive for supper)—depart July 30 after breakfast.

Further details will be sent later, Break 1/2 day Ellamarie Filipp Dist. II— Sun., July 31 —Jrs. P.O. Box 143 arrive for supper.

Danbury, TX 77534

REUNIONS

Wed., Aug. 3 —Jrs. depart after lunch • Wed., Aug. 3 — Teens arrive for supper Sat., Aug. 6 —Teens depart after lunch Break 1 day (Aug. 7, Sunday).

Dist. I & IV — Mon, Aug. 8, arrive for lunch and depart after lunch on Thurs., Aug. 11th.

1111•11111•M■mmiml

Head of the Youth Department

NINN■wwwwwwwwww 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 Bayer with a.m.— Bob 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. • ***

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Wednesday, May 4, 1983--VRSTNIK/9

From the State Youth Director St. Patrick's Day Questionnaire Results Dear Readers: The March Vestnik projects have been graded, scores totaled, and results sent to the youth leaders. A total of 106 youth participated in the project representing twenty-two youth clubs!

• The 1982-83 youth year is rapidly coming to a close. There is only one month left (May) for youth to earn points in the Points Contest and be eligible to participate in YAD and camp. In order to participate in both, a youth must attend a majority (7) of the youth club meetings and activities. Also, they must be a fullright member on or before October 31, 1982. If there is not a youth club within the parent lodge a child is eligible to attend camp and participate in YAD if they attend a majority (7) of the adult meetings.

Youth club members, cheek with your youth leader to see if You are eligible for these activities.

The following is a list of participants in the March Vestnik project: Fraternally, Jann Wilson State Youth Director Lodge Name P. Leader 6 Shirley Dobecka 9 Schuetz 6 9 Darrell Uptmor 9 John See 8 Schoenemann 9 Bruce Skrabanek 10 17 John Beasley 9 Skrabanek 17 Kim Campise 7 17 Richie Hogan 9 17 Monica Paul 9 17 Monica Petty 9 9 17 John Rychlik 17 Holly Suehs 10 17 Lana Urhanovsky 9 24 John Chervenka 10 Chervenka 24 8 Janet Macek 24 Bradley Marek 10 24 Christy Marek 10 24 Kim Schiller 9 Kim Schneider 8 24 24 Kristie Waits 10 10 24 Craig Waits 24 Melanie Zavodny 9 Monica Machu 9 Steger 29 8 Shelly Machu 29 8 Troy Marx 29 Shan na Pasemann 9 29 Andy Wuensche . 8 29' Denisse Wuensche 9 29 John Wuensche 8 29 8 Paula Wuensche 29 Jean Dorotik 9 30 Dorotik 9 Marcy Dorotik . 30 Vicki Dorotik 9 30 " Michelle Srubar 9 30 Pam Donaldson 9 Motal 32 Beverly Horelka 9 32 Eric Motal 9 32 9 Jason Motal 32 Heather Spears 9 32 Robin Breitkruetz 10 Ban 1k 35 Tracy Breitkruetz 10 35 Dawn Pavelka 10 35 35 Timmy Pavelka 10 10 Tommy Pavelka 35 10 Brian Faust Macik 39 10 Denise Holubec 39 Jennifer' Kubin 10 39 9 Diane Luza 39 Bradley Bacak •8 Kulcak 40 7 Mary Ann Bartos 40 7 Patrick Bartos 40 Veronica Bartos 7 40 10 Darren Dybala 40 Tammy Dybala 10 40 10 Billy Joe Billeck Billeck 47 James Billeck 10 47 Kathy Billeck 10 47 8 Daryl Kortis 47 8 James Kortis 47 Michael Kortis 8 47 Tammy Kortis 8 47 10 John Thomas 47 Tim Wilson 10 47 Amy Stalmach 10 48 Stalmacb Chris Owen 10 66 Brem

Kevin Owen 66 Karen Shelton 66 Michelle Shelton 66 Donna Stanislav 66 Janice Stanislav 66 Jay Tomanek 73 Lisa Tomanek 73 Shawnet Burris 74 .

74 • Kathy Listiak Scott Listiak 74 • Jody Roberts 74 Toby Roberts 74 Donna Coody 77 Larry Petr 84 Edwin McDonald 117 .Donald Marek 117 Jennifer Marek 117 Leona Ashby 177 Kevin Beck 177 Donald Garcia 177 Omar Garcia 177 Keith McMillan 177 Bridgette May 177 Tracy Smith 177 Dedra Tomastik 177 Eric Tomastik 177 Gay Lynn Tomastik 177 Shawn Tomastik 177 Carl Baugh 179 Willard Baugh 179 Anna Key 179 George Key 179 Sammy Key 179 179 Kristie Klump Russell Klump 179 Staci Schoenst 179 179 Sue Schoenst John Jasek 185 Noreen Jasek 185 185 Jimmy Schandua 185 Judy Schandua 187 Lori Nelson

10 10 10 • 9 9 9 9 8 10 10 9 9 7 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 8 8 10 10 10 10 10 9 8 8 8 9 9 9

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Pavliska Michka

From the • Youth Leaders

NIM11■16.

LODGE 177 ACADEMY YC MAKES A DONATION

Dear Readers, We've had so many problems with Ptacek Petr reporters this year! I have quit and Jurica got marriea, and I'm finally breaking down to write.

In our April meeting we had a lot Tomastik of fun. We planned to sell popcorn at the Young Farmers' Pinto Bean Cookoff for May 6th and 7th at the Temple Academy Dragway. (I hope to see you all there!)

We talked about fund raising, such as dance or• barbecue. We „. decided to send a donation to the Eckerman Therese Mae Dobecka Scholarship Fund. We did our Vestnik project and then talked about YAD and camp and reminded everyone of upcoming May Fetes in Taylor and Elgin.

We closed • our meeting with a Schandua pinata.

Friday, April 23rd, we held a hayride and 23 kids showed up to Jtocohson ride through the countryside of Sparks; now, if I could just see all of 11•1111■111111•1111111111111•1111Mbili. them on meeting nights! We came back and ate hot dogs.

• Our May meeting will be a covered dish meal, with our parents.

Members are reminded to bring a vegetable or dessert and chicken DISTRICT IV YAD — will be provided; we will start at 6:30 JUNE 5, 1983 p.m. at Fraternally, SEYMOUR SENIORS Anne Tomastik, YL

From the District Youth Counselors

RECREATIONAL BLDG..

500 E. Belknap, Seymour Program 12:00-1:45 p.m. Registration 1:45-2:00 p.m. Lineup 2:00 — Welcome by Mary Haisler, DYC; Pledge of Allegiance by Youth Members; Song "America" by Assembly Talent Competition - Individual (69, 10-12, 13-14, 15-16) and Junior Group (6-12) also Senior Group (1317) Introduction of Officer's & Guests Recognition of State Youth Director and Lodge Youth Leaders 15-Minute Break Royalty Contest Recognition of Judges Crowning of Queen by Kathy Carnahan Sceptre Presentation District IV Point Awards by Jann Wilson and Stanley Broz Awarding of YAD Prizes by Mary Haisler, Jann Wilson and Stanley Broz Dismissal for Lunch A special invitatipn is extended to all Supreme Lodge officers, editor and members of the SPJST and friends. Come see what our youth members have created in crafts and how well they can perform. ' We will do as previous 'years about lunch: everyone is: asked to bring something for lunch; plates, cups, napkins and ice will be furnished.

I'm hoping to see a good turnout at the YAD gathering June 5 at Seymour, Texas in the Seniors Recreational Building.

Fraternally, Mary Haisler, DYC

—SPJST-

—SPJST —

From the Youth Members LODGE 9 SNOOK YC HEARS SPEAKER Dear Readers, The Snook Youth Club met April 6, 1983 and we all had a good time.

Donna Schoeneman talked to us on "Wildlife."

I hope.to see you next month.

Fraternally, John See (4-27-83) —SPJSTLODGE 17 YC ENTERTAINS

FOR DISTRICT I MEETING Dear Readers, Our lodge in New Tabor hosted the District I meeting which was held April 24, 1983.

The youth clubs of various lodges provided entertainment. Our youth club did a "Mixed-Up Wedding" skit.

We had 25 members in it; the boys dressed up like girls, and some of the girls dressed up like men. We all enjoyed doing this skit.

Fraternally, Monica Paul (7) (4-27-83) —SPJSTLODGE 30

YOUTH CLUB NEWS Dear Vestnik Readers, The Talton SPJST Youth Club scheduled their meeting for May 1st at 2:30 p.m. in the",,,.. Taiton Community Center.

Everyone was asked to make a Mother's Day card for the contest

and a door prize (for a mother) was also supposed to have been brought.

Michelle Srubar (14) (4-26-83) (Editor's Note: Michelle, your letter arrived too late for the April 27th issue, please keep in mind that all letters must be in .the editor's hands in ,West by THURSDAY A.M.!

Thanks.)

SPJST -

LODGE 39 BRYAN YOUTH CLUB NEWS Dear Readers, We will hold our next meeting Sunday, May 8th on Mother's Day at Lodge 39.

I hope to decide on a YAD project, again.

We are still collecting recipes so please don't forget.

I hope to see you at our next meeting.

Adam Macik (12) (4-26-83) — SPJST —

VII YC ELECTS OFFICERS DISTRICT

Dear Readers, The SPJST District VII Youth Club held their spring meeting at the. Floresville SPJST Hall, April 10th, 1983.

We had election of officers, and the following officers were elected: President —Edwin McDonald Vice President — Amanda Burleson Secretary —Louise Kolenda Treasurer—Todd Ellzey Reporter — Ann-Terese Matschek A discussion was held concerning a summer outing for the District VII Youth Club. It was decided that we would go to Padre Island, June 18th.

We had a fund drive where we sold various goods. Funds raised by all clubs were given to the District VII Youth. Club to help finance District. VII Youth Club activities.

District VII Youth Club members entertained adults attending the adult District VII meeting; some of the members danced to the HokeyPokey and Popcorn (dances they had learned at summer camp): Jennifer Marek, from Lodge 117 of Robst own, sang two songs to the group, and Rusty Condra from Lodge 107 . of Floresville, recited a poem. Following these presentations, John Jasek, Judy Schandua, Jimmy Schandua and Ann-Terese Matschek, all members of Lodge 185 of New Braunfels, performed a skit entitled, "The King With The Terrible Temper."

Youth Club members ended the day having a very enjoyable time flying kites and hunting for Easter eggs filled with surprises.

Ann-Terese Matschek, District VII Reporter •4-26-83) —SPJST —

10/VESTNf K—Wednesday, May 4, 1983 SUPREME LODGE SPJST Temple, Texas DEATH CLAIMS PAID.IN MARCH 1983 March 31, 1983

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 88, on behalf of the entire membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of IGNAC DROZ, • 83, who died March 6, 1983 in a Houston hospital. He was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church at Tomball and a member of SPJST Lodge No. 88.

Brother Droz was born May 23, 1899 in Bee County, Texas. He moved to Houston three years ago.

He was ill for a year and was in the hospital the last two months.

His survivors are: his wife, Angeline; sons and daughters-in-law, Ernest and Kathleen Droz, Clarence and Genevieve Droz, Ickey and Cleo Droz; daughter and son-in-law, Dolphie and Stewart Hamala, and 21 grandchildren.

The service was at St. Ann's Catholic Church with Rev. Kennedy officiating. Interment was in Resthaven Cemetery in Houston.

May honor be given his memory now and forever.

Tillie Helmcamp Gladys Havemann Florena Taake — SPJST -

DEATH CLAIM

NAME

14857

Louis.

14858

Shirley Ann Hermann

88

Houston

6-11-81

9-2-92

44

84250

14859

Bertha Martha Verm

88

Houston

5-19-71

1-30-83

69

50797

14860

Joseph S. Wolfe, Sr..

88

Houston

1-11-67

1-31-83

80

37781.

14861

Minnie (Hermina) Brown

.88

Houston

6-2-12

1-12-83

86

103977

14862

Doris Fluellen

83

Houston

3-4-66

1

-24 -83

58

034936

14863

Dorothy Mae Oltmann

179

Warrenton

1-23-83

' 53

058976

Vesely

LODGE

LOCATION

133

Ganado

DATE OF ADMISSION 7-8-28

.10•1-73

DATE OF DEATH

AGE

2.-13-83

83

CERT. NO. 503922 200467

14864

Stan 0.

186

Caldwell

6-8-13

2-6-83

88

100662

14865

Virginia Vasa

25

Ennis

2-28-75

2-1-33

37

63476

14866

Henry Krampota

162

Iowa Colony

8-1-38

1-26-83

76

604526

14867

Jerry F. Divis

47

Seaton

7-16-35

2-10-83

67

602691

14868

Alfred W.

179

Warrenton

10-29-75

2-17-83

14869

Randall Kenneth Cagle

80

Holland

8-28-70

1-31-83

52

048671

14870

W. J. Holy

39

Bryan

1-30-40

2-20-83

79

6053;9

1 4 871

William Henry Drgac

186

Caldwell

64-16

8-31-81

84

-115894

14872

Emil 4ansky

54

West

10-25-33

2-8-83

85

602071

14873

Angeline Slovak

84

Dallas

7-13-19

2-5-83

82

107413

14374

James W. Wilson

154

• Fort Worth

1-14-60

1-31-33

57

23696 30415 45576

Pertl

Siptak

65961.

14875

Josephine Bessie Carroll

173

Galveston

12-2-40

2-8-83

53

685884

14876

Watkins Deer

88

Houston

3-4-77

2-3-83

70

70808

14877

Ed Mikes

184 .

Moulton

10-14-35

2-27-83

74

602766

14878

Bohumil

63

Sweet Home

4-15-23

2-11-83

73

600593

(Godfrey)

Prokop

14879

Frank Svaton

17

Caldwell

11-10-12

2-19-83

95

101040

14380

Otto 18.

Hein

17

Caldwell

4-21-54

2-19-83

63

703304

14881

Edwin John Kamas

68

Nelsonville

3-27-44

2-21-83

54

301382 041001

•

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

14882

Lee E. Baca, Jr.

88

Houston

8-5-66

1-27-83

32

036396

We, the undersigned Resolution Committee, in behalf of our membership wish to express our sincere sympathy to the family of our departed sister ESSIE MAYES, age 61, who died at her residence in Temple Sunday, March 20, 1983.

Sister Mayes had lived in Temple for 47 years. She was a member of the Temple Women's Bowling Association, the Dawson Chapter of the ABWA and the BPW. She was a member of the Oenaville Baptist Church. She was employed as a secretary with Tasco, Inc. Funeral services for Mrs. Mayes were held Wednesday, March 23 at 2 p.m. at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home with the Rev. Albert Martin and the Rev. 0. L. Turner officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery in Temple.

Survivors include her husband, Jim Mayes of Temple; two sisters, Juanita Bramlett of Austin and.

Margaret Clem of Lewisville; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Adeline Kohutek Dorothy Pechal Martha Klusacek — SPJST-

14833

Annie Urbanek

29

Taylor

9-10-48

11-27-82

72

300314

14884

John J. Hronek

72

Cameron

3-12-23

2-12-33

78

115498

14885

Augustine Winkler

88

Houston

9-9-23

1-9-83

93

103921

14836

Julia Truksa

149

Alvin

10-06-29

12-27-82

77

601080

14387

Marie liubenak

92

Fort Worth

6-5-34

2-15-83

77

602142 800725

14883

Robert J.

93

Karnes

•9-17-32

2-20-33

73

601505

14889

Adolph Zajicek

138

Ganado

6-2-29

2-28-83

71

600875

14390 14891

•Hubert H. Willis 'Fred Frank Valusek

172 173 •

Pasadena Galveston

2-9-73 1-26-34

2-22-"83 2-14-83

62 84

056490 601984

14892

Robert Anton Gaida

130 •

Dallas

7-27-43

2-3-83

59

703402 606948

14393

Ernest C.

15

Buckholts

5-5-42

3-6-83

91

203129

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge 58, Hungerford, Texas, in behalf of our entire membership wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our dear departed brother LINHART HLAVINKA, who passed away Saturday, April 8, 1983, at the age of 47 in the Gulf

Walters

Fischer

.

14394

Emil Krenek

1

Fayetteville

5-20-10

2-23-83

92

100289

14895

Chas.

29

Taylor

9-4-46

3-3-83

72

608302

14896

Laddie G.

155

Austin

3-10-76

2-14-83

14397

H. A.

68

Nelsonville

11-9-1.3

2-27-33

39

104116 202028 202063

14393

Robert B. Vasek

155

Austin

3-24-37

2-19-33

74

603998

14899

Ed Pavelka

35

Elk

10-8-43

3-11-83

76

203315 604245

W.

Kaiser, Jr. Kopecky

Ripple

67337

•

14900

Pete Powell

83

Houston

12-20-37

2-9-83

72

14901

Vlasta'Rushing

34

Houston

11-11-28

2-25-83

84

200504

14902

Kadiecek

88

Houston

7-8-23

2-15-83

82

115484

•14903

William C.

Hendrix,

Sr.

25

Ennis

10-18-32

2-15-83

S8

601509

9

Shook

11-12-11

2-25-83

90

105238 201829

12-4-32

29

903415

83

103152

90

102787

64

`702858

14904

Wm.

14905

Georgia Evanicky

51

Ellinger

14906

Rosie Sopcjak Recek

142

Houston

Kovar

14907

Emil B.

14903

Allen Gray Rainoshek'

Schiller

2-13-21

1-21-83

141

Sealy

1-4-14

3-11-33

40

Hillje

7-23-51

3-6-83

'

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

Fraternally, . ike a•/ Leo and D Svcretary-Jreasurer

Coast Medical Hospital in Wharton, Texas.

Linhart, a native of East Bernard, was a lifetime resident of Wharton County.

He was a welder at Texasgulf Inc., where he worked for more than 30

years. He was also a farmer.

Linhart, a supportere and volunteer with Wharton County Youth Fair and Exposition was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of St. John's Catholic Church at Hungerford.

Funeral services were held Sunday, April 10 at 4:00 p.m. in Hungerford.

Survivors include his beloved wife, Eva Hlavinka of Hungerford; one daughter, LaCricia Hlavinka of Hungerford; two sons, Carl and Clay

Wednesday, May 4, 1983—YESTMK/11 Hlavinka of Hungerford; one brother, Joe Frank Hlavinka of Hungerford; and one sister; Sophia Tielke of Richmond.

Pallbearers were Wilford Srubar, Fred Macha, Wilbur Fertsch, Neal Wakefield, Gary Hlavinka and Kenneth Tielke.

Honorary pallbearers were friends and co-workers at Texasgulf.

Memorials may be made to the Wharton County Youth Fair or Teen Challenge.

Resolution Committee: Pauline Kalina Leroy Grigar Elsie Konvicka.

Larry Grigar Geraldine Jochec —SPJSTEXPRESWN OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 88, on behalf of the entire membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of MARIE STASNY, 92, who died April 9, 1983. She was a native of Waller County. Sister Stasny was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 88 and was active in the lodge when she was living in Houston.

Her survivors are: daughter, Elsie Ellis of Crockett; son, Alvin Stasny of Waller; one granddaughter and two great-grandchildren.

The service was held April 11, 1983 at Patterson with Rev. Lawrence Junek and Rev. Douglas.

Hester officiating. Interment was at a Patterson Cemetery.

May Honor be given her memory now and forever.

Tillie Helmcamp Gladys Havemann Florena Taake —SPJST-

Dolezal; daughters and sons-in-law, Veronica and Eddie . Knapke, Eleanor and Charles Mangum; sons, Vermont Ti. Dolezal, Jr. and Terry J. Dolezal; sister, Verma Young; grandchildren, Jennifer, Melanie and Amy Knapke and Charles and Anthony Mangum.

Services were held April 23, 1983, at St. Jerome's Catholic Church with Rev. Bill Robertson officiating.

Interment was at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.

May Honor be given his memory now and forever.

Tillie Helmcamp Gladys Havemann Florena Taake

—SPJST-

74eos Janacek: The Vindication Of A Composer (Continued from Last Week)

Why was Janacek neglected? One reason was his own idiosyncratic training as a composer. Another was his need to work long hours as a teacher and choral conductor to support himself and his family. And, more basically, it simply took Janacek longer than it does some composers to find his own voice.

He was born in the village of Hukvaldy, where his father was a schoolteacher, and he received his early musical education at an organ school in Brno. In his 20's, he did manage to spend a year studying in Leipzig and Vienna. But the experience proved frustrating, and for all practical purposes he gave up composition for four years upon his return to his native land.

It was only then that he became seriously involved with Moravian folk music. After ethnomusicological EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY wanderings similar to those We, the Resolution Committee of undertaken a few years later in Lodge No. 88, on behalf of the entire Hungary by Bartok and Kodaly, membership, wish to express our more years had to pass before sincere sympathy to the bereaved Janacek could assimilate his folk influences into a distinctive style. family of This evolved during a nine-year TOMMY MUSE, 55, who died April 10, 1983. He was period, between 1894 and 1903, the born May 10, 1927 and was a time spent composing "Jenufa." By member of All Saints* Catholic the end of that period he had shaped his own personal approach, no Church and SPJST Lodge No. 88.

Brother Muse is survived by his longer a folk pasticke but a highly daughter, Lena Wanda Muse of original fusion of abstract characteristics from folk music, church music Houston.

The services were held April 13, and the avant-garde music of his day 1983 at the Heights Funeral Chapel combined with melodic patterns with Rev. Joe Szymczak officiating. inspired by, though no t crudely.

Interment was at Woodlawn Cei-ne- imitative of, Moravian motifs.

In its folk music as in everything tery.

May Honor be given his memory else, Czechoslovakia is a culturally divided land. While Bohemia — the now and forever. homeland of Smetana and Dvorak — Tillie Helnicamp looks to Germany and the West., Gladys Havemann more easterly Moravia has tangible Florena Taake links with Oriental music. Its folk —SPJST-songs and dances have an exoticism EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY of harmony and an abrupt, reiteraWe, the Resolution Committee of tive quality that can sound strange Lodge No. 88, on behalf of the entire and primitive to Western ears.'

Even without direct quotation, membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved those qualities live on in Janacek's music. His style is grounded in 19thfamily of VERMONT (BUZZY) LEE DOLEZAL, century tonality and Germanic 00, who passed away. Thursday, musical procedures, and hence April 21, 1983 in a local hospital. He remains easily accessible to the was a member of St. Jerome's Catho- casual listener — which, of course, is lic Church, Knights of Columbus No. one key to its success today, in a 'musical world daunted by 4550, and SPJST Lodge No. 88: Brother Dolezal served in the inaccessible modernism.

But just beneath that surface Navy and received the Silver Star accessibility, this music can seem and the Purple Heart. :ors are: wife, Eleanor strange indeed. It is rarely overtly The

folkish: In "Jenufa," which positively glows with the colors and inflections of Moravian peasant life, he always insisted that not one single tune was an actual folk melody. Instead, musical and even verbal phrases are repeated again and again, obsessively. The tunes are brief to the point of gruffness, with great lyrical statements cut off when any other composer would let them exfoliate. Above all, there is Janacek's fixation on a variety of repeated figures that upon examination are chords broken. up into jagged patterns. Arpeggiated accompanying figures (the tones of a chord produced in succession, not simultaneously), running scales and ostinatos — the technical descriptions can vary, but the effect is the same: to build up the musical texture on restless, repetitive, cyclical structures, turning over and over.

The initially striking aspect of -Janacek's mature musical idiom is its terseness set against a soaring lyricism all the more moving for the conciseness that surrounds it.

Janacek's music, like his prose, is marked by abruptness: sharp interJections of hew kinds of material, instinctively bold and highly dramatic harmonic modulations and tempo changes; wide spans of range and dynamics. Such extremes reach their.apogee. in "From the House of the Dead"; in his reliance . on extreme high and low sonorities, one critic suggested, Janacek deliberately cut the heart — the conventional middle range of the orchestra — out of this musical portrayal of human heartlessness.

Janacek's style was shaped not just by the music but by the speech patterns of Moravia. He was absorbed with Moravian speech, which he once called "as soft as if it were cutting butter." Indeed, his fascination with speech of all kinds was such that he was forever jotting down the tones and rhythms of the way people talked -- or birds sang -- even in language he did not otherwise, understand. The most Thoving, .instance of this came in 1903, as he sat helpless at the bedside of his dying daughter, Olag; his notebook consists of pitiful musical notations of her last words, down to the final, sighing, "aja ...Janacek's vocal lines are conversational, riding free of any direct metrical linkage to the instrumental music, while the Orchestra — except, crucially, in the climaxes — carries the principal melodic interest. This is all in the best postWagnerian manner; the primacy of the orchestra and the reduction of the vocal parts to recitativelike conversation has characterized most opera from Wagner to Mussorgsky to Debussy to the serialists, however much any given composer may or may not have attested to a Wagnerian influence. Janacek, for his part, fiercely denied being in Wagner's thrall.

But with Janacek, the relation of voice to orchestra, and the construction of the music itself, are only inspired by speech patterans; they are never bound by them.

Instead, for all his inherently dramatic nature — most of his purely instrumental works have an initial dramatic inspiration— the music works itself out abstractly, or at least in part if does. it is the

tension between orchestrally accompanied song and instrumental abstraction that lends Janacek's music its underlying vitality. Characters of exceptionally intense humanity live and breathe and emote on his operatic stage. They have a tangibility, a reality about them that elicit heartfelt audience involvement. But underlying those characters, and binding them to a grander, cosmic destiny, is the music itself, full of obsessively, inexorably recurrent patterns and rhythms, forming an aural metaphor for the reality in which the drama plays itself out. *** With the completion of "Jenufa," Janacek had developed his mature style, but he had hardly found a world waiting to hear that style. The 1904 Brno premiere of "Jenufa" was a great success, although historians disagree as to whether the audience appreciated Janacek's innovations or merely responded nationalistically to the folk trappings. But then, at 50 years of age, Janacek'; worst period of frustration set in.

His next opera, "Fate," was crippled by an awkward libretto.

The opera after that, "Broucek," had similar problems, at least for a while ultimately, the text went through more..than 10 pairs of hands, the last being Janacek's own. He did write his greatest choral music during this period, but these remain the least known of his compositions in the West because it is the most tied to the Czechoslovak language.

Janacek expressed his frustrations poignantly in what turned out to be his last solo piano piece, "In the Mists" (1912). Of the several possible interpretations of the title, the most persuasive is the mists of obscruity in which he most unwillingly dwelled.

The principal personification of his frustrations was the opera director of the Prague National Theater, Karel Kovarovic. Part of the problem was a vitriolic review Janacek had written in 1887 of an opera composed by Kovarovic. But it seems that the conductor also had real doubts about the worth of Janacek's music. Whatever the cause, his persistent, rejections of "Jenufa" first shook Janacek's confidence, then embittered him. He felt himself growing old; his family life was a barren wasteland, and his professional opportunities had shrunk to the smallest kind of local renown. He was a respected — if. by all accounts, eccentric — teacher, a beloved choral conductor, a composer with his hometown enthusiasts in Brno. But of wider recognition, there seemed none, nor likely to be any.

All that changed when Kovarovic was finally persuaded by a determined cabal of Janacek's admirers to give "Janufa" a chance.

The delirious triumph of the Prague premiere on May 26, 1916 was the turning ,point of Janacek's life: the leap from Brno in 1904 to Prague in 1916 was far more difficult, than those from Prague to Vienna in 1918, Berlin in 1924 and New York the same year.

From then on, Janacek was a figure to be reckoned with in European music, honored as much by the German avant-garde (the conductor Otto Klemperer and the vflu Turks in Berlin

12/VESTNiK—Wednesday, May 4, 1983 International Society for Contempo- have hinted that the composer's rary Music festivals) as by conserva- protestations to that effect may tives suspicious of modernist radi- have been more chivalrous than calism (Olin Downes, music critic of candid. Kamila was affectionate The New York Times, was an early with Janacek, but—at least to the American champion). The avant- composer, in his oVerheated condigardists responded to his expressive tion — cold„ as well. "Yesterday I conciseness; the traditionalists wrote to Zdenka telling her all that clung to his underlying emotionality. binds me to you," Janacek confided *** to Kamila in 1927. "An open conThis belated but heartfelt recog- fession. I think she will understand. nition was, of, course, a factor in the She suspected more than is at all unleashing of Janacek's long pent-up possible. Between you and me, there creative energies, making the last is only a world of beauty and all is decade of his life more productive in nothing but fantasy. But fantasy is both quality and quantity than all as necessary to my life as air or the decades before it. But there water." were two other factors, as well.

Several important works of One was the unification and inde- Janacek's late period were inspired pendence of Czechoslovakia in 1918. by Kamila. "The Diary of One Who This not only allowed Janacek to Disappeared," a semioperatic song assume the position of his country's cycle, is about a peasant lad seduced leading living composer, with all the by an erotic gypsy girl. "Katya" attendant honors. It also represen- concerns an unhappily married ted the fulfillment of his lifelong woman who longs for love, with musical and political dreams. From tragic consequences. The title figure his youth, he had been a pan-Slavic in "The Cunning Little Vixen" is enthusiast; his affection for Russia is female eroticism incarnate, innocent revealed not just in his Russian and amoral, as well as a symbol of opera subjects —"Katya," based on the cycles of nature. Elina Makroan Ostrovksy play, along with poulos, conversely, is the cold, "From the House of the Dead"— but uncaring beauty, incapable of in several trips to Russia and in the feeling. And the String Quartet. No. Russian names he gave both his 2, titled "Intimate Letters" and children. But even more than that, originally called "Love Letters," he was a socially concerned, passion- was meant as a public declaration. ately patriotic Czechoslovak nationNot all of Janacek's late works can alist. For him, the freedom and be directly linked with Kamila: The independence of his country meant outpouring 'was too fecund for that. the liberation of his own creative In every field except that of solo soul. piano, Janacek achieved his greatest But the deepest explanation for .works during his final decade. His the creative 'explosion of his last sacred and choral music reached its years lies in his personal life. The apogee in the barbaric, impassioned notion of a muse is by now a cliched "Glagolitic Mass." The chamber conceit, perhaps, however much it music found fruition in the wind can be substantiated in the romantic sextet, "Youth"; the Concertino; the longings of composers as disparate Capriccio, and the "Intimate as Beethoven, Wagner and Mahler. Letters" Quartet. Orchestrally, In Janacek's case, there can be no there was the brilliant Sinfonietta, doubt at all that he had a muse, and with its exhilarating brass-and-drum t hat her existence was the principal fanfares. source of his inspiration.

But opera remained the core of his When he was 27 years old, achievement: "In operas alone," he Janacek had married t he 15-year-old told the English, :`can the nation be Zdenka Schulz. It was not a happy known as it really is—firm, steadmarriage, and with the death of fast, unflinching— in its true charactheir young son, Vladimir, in 1890 ter." There are common threads to and of their nearly 21-year-old these operas, despite their daughter, Olga, a few day before the outwardly diverse subjects: a deep completion of "Jenufa" in 1903, all emotional cornmitment*to individual life went out of their union. women and to humanity as a whole; Instead, Janacek lived and loved compassion for weakness and a love within the musical world he had of nature and place; finally, a noncreated. "By now, my family consists dogmatic but still deeply religious of not hing but notes," he wrote to a acceptance of the universe and correspondent, in 1918. "They have man's place in it. got heads and feet. They can run, Even with his triumphs late in play, bring forth tears of happiness. life, there remained some who had At least, they won't forget me; they their doubts about his music, and won't deny me. Is that not happiness those doubts echoed earlier reservaenough?" tions expressed during his long Whether or not Janacek was decades of neglect. The conductor overtly unfaithful to Zdenka, he did Kovarovic's Objections to "Jenufa" take pleasure in his summer visits to were based on what he perceived to the spa at. Luhacovice, which he be the clumsy inconsistency of called "the annual congress of beau- Janacek's nervous repetitions of tiful women." It was there, in the text and' melody. Richard Strauss, summer of 1917, that he met Kamila while admiring "Jenufa," also Stossl, the wife of an antique dealer complained 'of Janacek's "rather from Pisek in Bohemia. mannered" style, and the critic For the rest of his life, Janacek Ernest Newman, in New York, was was obsessed with Kamila. He contemptuous of "Jenufa," which• he poured out extravagant letters to called "only a cut above the her; he dedicated his works to her; amateur." he spent rapturous holidays with her, and sometimes with her Part of this resistance stems from husband, too. One wonders what, the disorientation provoked by any deep down, David Stossl thought of true original—the tendency for it all friends and foes alike to perceive the Apparently, this was a purely, new as a failed variant of something emotional relationship, although old. Just as Janacek's enemies some recent Janacek specialists resisted his supposed crudities, his

champions busily reshaped his librettos and retouched his orchestrations, as did the followers of Mussorgsky and Bruckner.

But for all their sometimes overhelpful meddling, Janacek's allies were invaluable to his international success. For any • composer, it is ultimately the ability to win the allegiance of powerful performers, patrons and critics that determines success. Only up to a point can this be something a com.poser plots, conspiratorially. It is, instead, a natural function of the admiration that great work engenders. From Max Brod, Klemperer and Jeritza during his lifetime to the conductors Rafael Kubelik and Sir Charles Mackerras today, Janacek has not lacked for effective proponents.

Kubelik, himself of Czechoslovak descent, has led many fine Janacek performances and made many fine Janacek records, and will conduct the Philharmonic's "From the House of the Dead" this week. Mackerras studied in Prague and is now leading a series of near-definitive Janacek opera recordings for English Decca (American London).

The recent surfacing of Janacek's less familiar operas into the international repertory has several explanations, I believe. One is the increasingly urgent need opera companies feel for something genuinely new at a time , when few composers seem to be producing accessible, critically respectable new works of musical theater. The steady flow of arresting new singers in the standard parts seems to be. drying up. *Audiences are growing testy with eccentric new productions that only distort classic operas.

And so companies are turning to the byways of the repertory. That can mean early or unusual works by recognized composers (Donizetti, Verdi, the "serious" Rossini). Or it can mean mature achievements by composers off the beaten operatic path. And nowhere can more such composers be found than in Eastern Europe, isolated by culture and by Communism from the modernist mainstream, and hence forced in the best cases into a kind of postfolkish originality.

The success of Janacek's operas also casts new light on the nonmodernis•ic subculture that has persisted throughout this century.

The average person thinks of "20thcentu'ry music" as inherently dissonant, inaccessible, aggressively complex. Many composers have indeed responded to the Wars, economic crises and political disruptions of our century by writing just such music. .

• But there is another tradition or perhaps better, constellation of traditions, in which fresh musical thinking has taken place within idiom.s that remain accessible to the average music lover. The critical and popular success of Shostakovich during the last few years is an example of that tradition, and it is no accident that Shostakovich, too, was a Sla y . .

Today, nearly 40 years since World War II, the Holocaust and Hiroshima, and more than a decade removed from the 1960's and Vietnam, composers seem less prone to dwell on the horrors of their time.

Instead, sensibilities as diverse as those of Karlheinz Stockhausen, Del Tredici, George David

Hochberg, Philip Glass and Laurie Anderson have turned to mysticism, fantasy and quirky, old-fashioned American optimism as sources of musical inspiration. And' many of them haV'e paid new attention to the virtues of repetition and even, in the case of Glass, obsessive repetition.

In this connection, a friend of the composer once described Janacek at work: "He kept banging out a few notes of a theme as loudly as possible. He repeated it many times unchanged or else with only a slight alteration. The verve of his playing made one realize how much he was carried away by the emotional contents of the motif.

"This was naturally not composing," the friend added hastily. "By repeating one and the same motif, he wanted to get into a certain mood, in order to throw the composition feverishly on paper."

But maybe, in a sense, this was composing— the very essence of Janacek's musical spirit that is only now being realized concretely. One can push such parallels too far; Janacek was not Steve Reich. Still, the statistics of present-day Janacek opera productions confirm that this is a propitions time for his music.

His was a strange life, sad and triumphant, full of temperament, eccentricity, frustration and exultation.• Those emotions are mirrored infallibly i.n his music, and it is our perception today of the . emotional veracity of that music that makes him so beloved. "I penetrate because there is truth in my work," he wrote toward the end of his life. "Truth to its very limit." .

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Current List of Czech Teachers and Classes: • Mr. William Souchek Alvin Junior College and also SPJST Lodge Pokrok Houston #88 information:. phone 713/869-5767 Mr. Bernard Orsak San Jacinto College information: phone 713/458-4050 ext. .234 Mr. Charles Hejda Memorial High School information: phone 713/464-1511 ext. 304 or. 305 Mr. Libor Vane North Lake College information: phone 214/659-5203 Dr. F. W. Galan • University of Texas information: phone 512/471-3706 Mr. Bernard Pivonka Lamar Junior College information: phone 713/861-7403 Ms. Gerarlyn Okruhlik Sacred Heart School, Hallettsville information: phone 512/798-4251 Mr. Thadious Polasek Flatonia High School information: phone 713/567-2207 ' Czech is also being offered at: Alief Independent School District phone: 713/498-8110 ext. 320 or 713/495-4053 Eastfield Community College phone: 214/324-7113

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přečetla svoji podrobně Ze členů, narozených v měsíci dubnu, vypracovanou zprávu za měsíc únor a byli přítomni: sestra Julia Šefčíková, bratr březen. Všechny zprávy byly přijaty Emil E. Matula a bratr George Schultz.

JA~ NERUDA bez připomínek. Další zprávu podal Velký, velmi pěkně vyzdobený dort byl pro 'Prete. mně drahá tak bratr Anthony Triliček, předseda ně připraven a po zazpívání písně "Happy milá má matička, zábagního výboru · a sestra Mary Birthday" a projeveném osobním že je tak malička, · Poppová za zábavní výbor k tomu blahopřání členů, sestry Grace Rohanová a že je tak chudička. dodala, že pro občerstvení po schůzi Mary Poppová začly s podělováním A kdyby byla snad chudší než oblázek, je všechno v dostatečném množství každého dobrotami a při 'přátelském přec bych ji v srdci svém připraveno. hovoru pokračovali jsme při společenské choval co obrázek.

Bratr Dominik F. Netek byl několik hře, že se nám asi nechtělo jít domů, Kdo A kdyby byla snad dní v nemocnici na pozorování, také jste schůzi nenavštívili, přišli jste o mnoho! svázána v uzlíčku, bratr August Blanař po důkladné Příští schůze našeho řádu bude se konat přec bych ji miloval prohlídce podrobí se operaci v neděli, 15. května, ve dvě hodiny tu drahou matičku. žlunčníku a sestra Marie odpoledne v. sále 1505 S. Gevers Street, Kostelníková trpí bolestmi v noze a San Antonio, Texas. Těšíme se na hojnou právě se dovídám, že na doporučení návštěvu, na Vaši pomoc při projednávání lékaře se nachází v nemocnici k plně spoléháme. důkladnému zjištění a vyšetření Od několika let je vyhrazen nejkrásnější příčiny. Přejeme všem, aby jejich měsíc roku oslavě mateřské lásky. zdravotní stav se zlepšil a nemuseli Myšlenka Svátku matek vyšla právě ze déle trpět, aby se mohli dostavit do Spojených Států a vžila se na celém světě · naší přfští schůze! velmi rychle. Dnes není snad místa, kde by Bratr Emil E. Matula nás krátce se tento den neslavil. A právem! Vždyť informoval o schůzi tiskového výboru, není sladšího jména nad ono, jež slyšíme již konané 26, března v Temple · a o v prvním dětském zažvatlání: "Maminko, rozhovoru s bratrem Jerrym Mikulá- maměnko, maminečko, mami a t.d." šem, fin. tajemníkem Hlavní Všichni velcí mužové vzpomínají vděčně úřadovny a bratrem Sidneym a s láskou svých matek. Nejkrásněji, slovy Kacířem, právním rádcem Hlavní prostými, leč vřelými. dovedl vystihnout úřadovny. · synovskou lásku básník Jan Neruda. Celý Sestra Viola Mazačová požádala cyklus básní věnoval matičce. třebaže byla nás o uschování Věstníku, ve kterém maličká, chudičká, jakoby svázaná v byl článek o jejím zesnulém manželu uzlíčku. bratru Franku Mazačovi. Podívejte I lidová moudrost potvrzuje v četných se, prosím a přineste je do příští příslovích nenahraditelnost matčinu. schůze.

Zemře-li otec, zemře chleba, zemře-li ale Sestra. Marcella M. Kleprlíková matka, zemře všechno. A kniha knih, Své matce oznámila, že na měsíc duben nepřipa- Bible, hlásá: "Požehnání matičino staví JOSE,F VACLAV SLADEK dá žádné výročí sňatků členů řádu a dětem domy." Láska mateřská se stala zároveň nás informovala jak pokraču- příslovečnou. Matka dovede za dítě I. je práce s. druhým dílem pamětní obětovat i život. A děti? Bohužel, jak často Tak prostě jít a zbožně žitím, knihy řádu. nedoceňují všech obětí, bezesných noeí, jak ty jsi šla, to ve všem vše, · Máme novou členku řádu, je to práce a lásky matčiny! Jsou pravdivá slova, • a tišinou a vlnobitím vnučka našeho milého předsedy řádu, že malé děti kaši jedí, velké mnohdy srdce mír hledat, nalézt v duši své. bratra Emila E .. Matuly,. Michelle užírají. Maminky nenalézají ve dne v noci A. nepřemýšlet, jak co bude, jen trpělivě brát, co jest, Bridget Poppová, nar?zená 16. klidné chvilky pro sebe. Starost o rodinu, o a s úsměvem a- těchou všude března 1983. Jmenovaný výbor, děti, malé i velké a zvláště o ty, jež se již . pomáhat jiným kříž svůj něst, bratři Emil E. Rohan, Alvin rozletěly z hnízda, nedává jim pokoje.

Svou povinnost vždy najít ráno Schiměek a George Schultz přihlášku Nikdo nenahradí matce všechny její oběti, a 'plniti ji celým dnem . doporučili k přijetí, což bylo její nezištnou, neskonalou lásku. Žena, a večer, vše když dokonáno, provedeno. která hýbe kolébkou, hýbe světem. Ano, to zrak zavřít smírným, tichým snem.

Bratt Dominik F·. Netek informoval si nutno uvědomit aspoň. v Den matek. nás o průběhu schůze sedmého okrs- Toho d~e k_aždý by se měl zamyslet.hloub~ji ku která se konala v neděli 10. dubna nad krasnym slovem matka. S nasazemm Řád San Antonio, čísio 133 ' u 'řádu číslo 107 ve Floresville. vlastního 'života dává každá z nich život Zároveň oznámil, že příští schůze n~v__ý, s p~člivostí_a něhou ~~chovává s~~ Sestry a bratři.

Schůze našeho řádu, konaná v sedmého okrsku bude se konat v říjnu děti. Am nedoceníme a nemuzeme doceniti neděli 17. dubna, byla dobře navští­ u našeho řádu v San Antoniu. Podro- oběti, které přináší každá z maminek. vena, postrádali jsme však mnohé z bnosti budou projednány a sděleny Nezapom~n~jmey:ia její oběti. ?}avně :1.~ našich členů, kteří schůze pravidelně včas. Bratr Dominik F. Netek se též sklonku jejího života, kdy JeJI síly JIZ navštěvují. Bratr Emil E. Matula, zmínil, že by snad bylo vítáno och~bl?7 a ona všeobětujíci bytosty je předseda řádu, . dostavil se později, podniknout opět menší společný odka:ana _na i:omoc a podporu tech: jelikož měl jiné naléhavé povinnosti. zájezd autobusem, třeba do Austin u k kterym _:_?hk obetov~la. Vy ?en mate~. st Za něho schůzi velmi dobře řídil bratr prohlídce kapitoly, knihovny LBJ i nut~o pnpome?out,.ze vdevc,nost ~ 1:a~~1:: William " J. Mareš, místopředseda jinam. Doporučil členům k uvážení a zlat~m 1;1atkam Je nasi nejsvětější y y y. y řádu a na svoje místo jmenoval bratra • pozdějšímu projednání. Také bylo poy~nn~sti~.. y Zadny sr jistě neupre, ze oci ze vsech Georga Schultzeho. Tentokrát také připomenuto že 31. července bude se nebyl s námi bratr Alfred Kalmus, konat v Comanche Parku v San nejkrásnější patří pouze naší matce. Jsou praporeční, a jeho manželka Henri­ Antoniu český "picnic".. Bratr Alvin p~é, kte_ré nás_po~dra~í,ykdyž vchá~íme n~ etta Kalmusová. Ti byli mimo San Schimček k tomu sdělil některé svet a nam se J1ste zda, ze to na nas hled1 · ai;dě~ z y?no_h? tajemného r~je lásky, ..: Antonio, v Schnlenburgu, na svatbě podrobnosti.

Při losování cen za přítomnost ve nehoz pnchaz1me. A pak nas vedou JIZ své neteře. Bratr Frank a sestra Dorothy Valkovi cestovali po Evropě, schůzi byla vylosována jména těchto celým životem, něžn~ . hvězdy, pečující, pokud víme, byli ve Spanělsku a šťastlivců i. cenu obdržela sestra abychom · · nezabloud1h na_ · sterých Egyptě a sestra Emilie Amburnová Mary Poppová, 2. cenq sestra Jeno- kř~~ovatkách, kt~ré nám na~tražil. os?d. neměla možnost se dostat do schůze, vefa Schultzová 3. cenu bratr Alvin JeJ1ch smutek nam vypravuJe o tichych Schimček a 4.' cenu. bratr Frank starostech, které prožívá v životě naše jelikož její dcera, sestra Clausová, Fajkus. matka ve stá.lé péči yt) naše štěstí a kt~r~ měla menší úraz a musela se léčit.

Pěkná ·schůze byla odročena na teI?;Ye ~el~1 po~d~. dov~d:~1~ ocemti: Tajemník řádu, bratr Dominik F. návrh sestry G:r:ace Ro~anové, JeJI~~zar nas posilu~~··. oduver~~e a vrac1 Netek, přečetl svoji obšírnou zprávu podporovaný sestrou Juliou Sefčíko-' nadeJ1.

Pohledy JeJ1ch maJI kouzlo ze schůze knoané v březnu a sestra · slunečních paprsků, jež jsou posly krásné Viola Mazačové, fin. tajemnice řádu v~u.. .

Matičce

·Oddíl Dopisovatelů

4. května 1983 pohody a nedají. nám zoufati ani v hodinách, kdy procházíme nejtěžšími zkouškami života. Zahánějí mocným kouzlem smrt od lúžka, k němuž jsme připoutáni. Vábí štěstí do našeho srdce a · žehnají nám ve štěstí, slzí nad našimi ztrátami: Tak v životě se s nimi setkáváme a jejich sladký přelud neopuští nás ani tehdy, když zhasly nadobro pro tento pozemský svět.

Jako věčné hvězdy svítí nad námi a vedou nás i pak, oči ze všech nejkrásnější, oči našich zbožňovaných maminek. Na tyto krásné oči vzpomínáme denně, ale hlavně v Den matek, jenž je věnován živým a památce mrtvých maminek: Den matek není nějakým svátkem dárkú a lásky, ale je dnem, kdy se má dostati matkám úcty a ocenění jejich práce. Pi'ipomínáme si, že matka je duší rodiny a že její práee a :její těžký úkol se má hodnotiti spravedlivě.

Každý muž a každé dítě má si vzpomenouti na všechnu matčinu starost a práci, kterou věnovala malému dovíč·ku, aby ho vychovala a vypiplala a kterou vykonávala v rodině, aby ji udržela v čistotě a pobídku, zdravou a spokojenou.

Tam, kde chybí matka, kdt.> pf·ed(·asn(• odešla, kde se nemúže dohi·<.· věnovati svým povinnostem vyehovatl>lky a hospodyně, vidí se hned, že !'<Hlina chfadne. Většina pokleskú proti lidské společnosti byla zftviněna tí111, že rodině chyběla matka, že rodině ehyh(•la dobrá matka, že rodina byla jako hez clu~e a rozpadávala se. Dětem ehyhěla láska a vůdčí ruka matky. . Ten Den matek je proto, aby si každý připomněl, jak se matka stará o dítě, jak je .mu lékařem i učitelem, jak dbá o jeho tělo i· .duši, pečuje o 'vhodný oblek i zábavu, o dětské hzy o i životní zaměstnání. Má na starosti děti rúzného věku a rúznýeh povah.•Je takovým středem, kolem kterého se od rána do večera kupí ten malý rodinný svět, který ona musí stále dávat do pořádku. Má takřka· stále napi'ed v~eehny členy rodiny na mysli a potom teprw sebt•.

Třeba si predstaviti živě všechny ty starosti matky, denní a roění, z doh našieh dětských i pozdějších a pokloniti se v úet(, matčině práci, vzdáti ji patf'i(·nouC:·est. Kdo ještě snad někdy neocenil spťavedlivě tuto práci, má tak učiniti od dnešního dne a vůbec prokázat patřičnou úctu a ohledy všem matkám, kdekoli s nimi pfijde do styku, ať je to na ulici nebo ve vlaku, v autobuse nebo za. jiných okolností, kdy ubohá přetížená matka si neví mnohdy rady a ostatní lidé jen hledí, místo aby pomohli. Den matek volci též pro pomoc všem matkám chudým a nešťastným, neboť to není jen květinový a dárkový svátek mat~y.

Den matek je den, ve kteréll) má celý svět proj_evitiúctu k mateřství, které světu dává další život, pracovité ruce, nadané mazky a nejlepší vůdčí lidi. Proto je třeba i hmotné oběti, aby se zlepšil úděl všech matek mi. světě, aby mateřství se stalo všem ženám stavem radostným, vytouženým a požehnaným. A tak milujme a ctěme své matky, ať mladé. ať staré, vděčně vzpomínejme těch, které jsme ztratili a Bůh žehnej a odplať bohatě všem dobrým matkám!

Maminky,.vy naše zlaté české mam1nky. buďte nám zdrávy a mějte vděčnost nai_;;i za · všechno co. jste pro své děti vykonaly.

N~jen vděčnost, ale též celá naše ~rdce!

Jaroslav Kleprlík.

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14/VESTMK-1. kvetna 1983

Tak Irgelicos Aneika Houdkova.

"Dues je nedele a je krasne poeasi, sluneeko pekne sviti a u2 zaeind nam leto. Minuly tyden nds stragli, prijde tornado ale bourilo. jen v severnim Texasu a pak doSlo ai do Ft. Worth, kde nadelalo trochu Skody. Take nam slibovali velky deg' a zatim nepriSlO nic, jen maid. sprSka. Je dosti sucho a potrebovali bychom dahry de g' ale . kdy nam prijde, nevfm.

Minuly tyden se uddla v Garland, Tx., (pobliZe Dallas) velmi dojemnd ceremonie pro dve starSi sestry pfivodne z Italie, ktere 'sem do.

Ameriky prijely pied 76. lety. Ony totiz myslely, ze jakmile vstouply na ameriekou puclu, ze automaticky se staly obeanky. KdyZ, se to dovedely, ze tomu tak nenf, tak se snaZily zajistit oheanstvi, ale v2dy do toho neco pri g °. Nyni co pf. Mattia Ben yenta° (92 letd) se riastehovala do Opatrovny v Garland, Tx tak vyslovila sve pranireditelce Opatrovny a to se Bala do prace aby ()he sestry hvly obearl-cami neZli smrt je povold.. -Jeji mlad g sestra pi. Louisa Morale hydli nyni a syna v Rowleia, Tx., ale hyla pritomnd zvlastniho toho obradu, kdy po tolika letech se jim sen vypinil. Ndrodni straZ (tri-elennd) stdla v pozoru v Opatrovne a tam se konal z y lagni soud. Federdlni soudce .Joe E. Estes 79 lety pristrojen v soudcovskem •ouchu precisedal: Soudni klerkyne Maxine Crawfordovd zandjila prisahu obeanstvi a Deery americke revoluce jim darovaly americkou vlajku a byly koneene obeanky teto zeme. Svetnice hyla pind zastupe0 mestske rady a 14.

"Girl Scouts." Take g-ratulaeni dopisy od senatorn a guvernera byly precteny a pak se poddvalo oheerstveni a vSude bylo veselo. Jiste pekne zakoneeni pro dve duSe, ktere tolik chtely byti obeanky teto nag zeme. ze ano?

Take jsem se dovedela, ze v 1883 jisty elovek Stillwell vynaSel ten hnedy papirovy. pytlik (eili sleek) ktery obchadnici pouZiyaji kdy pini g •ocerii. On take vynaSel stroj ktery mohl vyrdhet tyto pytliky a tak uz je tomu 100 let co se pouZivaji vSude..

Nynf pry 25 firem zde v Americe vyrdbeji pytliky za bilion a pill dolarn rocne, a pry delaji 16. rUznych velikosti. Toto ,je jiste • zajimave, nemyslite?

Pred tfemi roky dve gondoly na stdtni vystave zde spadly a pri torn jeden elovek byl zabit a 17 jich bylo poraneno a pak povstalo 20 soudnich Zalob, ktere byly vyrizeny pa delg dohe. Reditel vystavy mini gondulu prodat do Mexika. Nak vystava pry celkern zaplati skoro dva miliony dolarn nahradu vSem poranenym jako odSkodne. LT rednici vystavy jsou jiZ radi, ze vSe se ji2 koneene vyridilo a doufaji, ze vicekrdt se neco podobneho tady neprihodi.

Minuly tyden vybuchla bomba Exxon gasolinove stanici ye Ft. Worth, a zde v Dallas meli te2 strach z toho nebot' take nalezli bombu v jihozd,padni edsti nakho mesta a pak 250 stanic bylo v Dallas a Ft. Worth dobre prohlednuto. V Grand Prairie, Tx., take bomba poSkodila policejni auto ale 2d.dnY nehyl poranen.

Nektere stanice zavreli nebot' men strach z vybuchu a poranenf. 2ddny si nemnZe vysvetlit, prod se ty bomby ddvaly do tech stanic? A co vlastne to melo znamenat, z nieeho nic nasazovat bomby kde by lide prisli k zabiti neh poraneni?

V sobotu 23, dubna se konal flohreb Uz je tonal 71 let kdy nova tehdy lod' Titanic jela poprvne na mori a ptitelkyne_ pi. Boleny Vodiekove pak ztroskotala a potopila se'a tolik ktera skonala v Chicagu a zde byla lidi utonulo. JistY elovek jmenem pohrbend. Ulolend byla na hrbitove Jack Grimm ji'2 dvakrate poradal Grove Hill Vedle sveho man2ela. Pan vypravu do atlantickeho more aby Sid Pokladnik promluvil par' slov a lod' naSel ale nepodarilo se mu to, a zveenil jeji praci a starost cele leta nyni v eervenci pojede s 30. muZi opet pro spolek SPJST radu 84. Mile pi. jI hledat pc) dva tydny v okoli kde Vodiekove prejeme tichy spanek po Titanic .se potopila. Stoji to hodne strastich 2ivotnich a budem na of vzpominat. penez!

Zdelgi tide si pochvaluji, Ze jim Zde v Dallas se konal mezinarodni bazar pri kterem deastnici byli stale pribyva elenstva a to od jinych obleeeni v krojich sve rodne zeme a ver. Toti2 nyni devata se vdavaji za te2 bylo tam jidlo, a kdy bylo asi 20 tide a pak pristoupi k vire 2idovske. rUznych zemi ueastneno tak jiste Jeden rabin rekl, ze kaZdym rokem je mohl kaZdy neco najiti co by mu od dvaciti a2 50. licit' jenZ se obrati na chutnalo. Bazar se konal dva dni a na Zidovskou vim•. Drive jaksi Zadna, si televizi ukazovali pochod lidi v Zida nebrala ale nyni je to jine. Inu, krojich. TeZ se vyslovili, Ze napresrok vSe se easem meni a svet jde dal.

—SP.JSTbudou chtit mit jeSte vet g nayStevu a vice teZ tech jidel z jinych zemi. ftad Slovanske Lipa Paeasi jim prdio a tak se vSe vyciatilo.

'6. 66. Waco' Ale lide z Taiwanu nechteli miti Cteni bratri a sestry: stdnek spolecny s Cinany a byli Nag dubnovou schuzi zandjil ndS rozezieni, Ze- nemohli mfti svnj predseda bratr Johnnie Gaidukk za stanek. Myslim, ze na rok asi to bude muset hyt ,jinak aby se vyhnulo pritomnosti neco pres 60 elen0. rortrZce, nebot' oni nechti s Cinany Vlajky nastolili James Yates a Larry' nie mit, pry jsou samostatni a mail Brem; test vlajce jsme odrikali sve Lance a pisne, ktere jsou jine neZ vSichni Pritomni. V g ehni tirednici byli na svem miste. ty einske, a maji hodne vzdeldni.

NaSe tajemnice sestra Bonnie ' Ten malt' chlapec kteremu jeho Pruitt preeetla protokol z minule jatra nepracovaly a museli mu sclMze, ktery byl prijat s meng pridelat jine takbyl v kritickem stavu opravo-u.

Dale byly eteriy dopisy a • a jd.tra zas nepracovaly a museli mu pridelat jine od holeieky, ktera Oety, ktere se zaplatily a dopisy byly zemrela. Hoch vS'e prestal a ac je vyrizeny dle potreby.

Pak jsme prikroeili ke zprdvdm jeSte ve vaZnem stavu, tak 'lekari mysli, Ze tentokrate to dobre naSich vyboru a za naSe dozorce dopadne. Oznamovali na televizi, Ze je preeetla zprdvu sestra . Darlene tolik lidi kteri by potrebovali Engelke, ktere byla zajimava a darovane jatra a ledviny, jenZe je dobrd; na g dozorci dobre pracuji.

Bratr Frank Miller podal zprdvu za mai() darcu. D6ufejme, ze NiSe bude nag .sin zaprvni tri mesice, ktera byla dobre 'pro hocha.

V San Angalo, Tx., je jisty knez take velice dobrd.

Bratr Johnnie GaiduSek ndS katolicky jmenem Rev. Josef Uecker predseda Zadal aby jsme se dostavili v ktery v jeho kostele sv. Marie nabadal sobotu 30. dubna a pomohli vyeistit jeho farnici aby prinesli sve zbrane a nddvori a take uvniti- na g sine; naSe . note a poloZili je pred °harem. Jeho osada je toti2 skoro pina ]idf mexicke zapoeneme brzy rano a v poledne narodnosti a ti jsou ura2livi a prchli a b.udeine mit spoleeny abed.

Moje maliekost .podala zprdvu a posledni dobou byly tam same vraZdy a pohrby a knez je z toho cely zacateeni pl.dn na oslaveni vyroei nek,'astny. On mysli, kdy ty zbrane a naSeho radu, ktere pripadd na 16. note nebudou doma mit, Ze moZna se srpna kdy rids rad bude 77 let start'. predejde tomu vSemu zlemu. Ale Byly jmenovane vy.bory pro tento mnozi si mysli, ze je to jen doeasne a tieel a p •osim kaZdeho, aby se za, chvili Ze to bude zas to same, dostavili do priSti schuze aby jsme ponevad2 ty rodiny neustanou dokud meli zyld,Stni schtlzi o tomto podniku nepostrili neb pobodaji jejich zaedtkem ye 2 hodiny odpoledne a nepratele a to se tdhne pak dal a ddl. vyjedname dal g veci k tomuto • .

Knez opravdu je nalbadd k mirnosti a oslaveni.

Za zabavni vybor podala zpravu merle pitf alkoholickych napojO a tak sestra Dorothy Shilling a povedela Gas ukaZe zda se lid polepSil neb ne — nam, Ze v kvetnove schnzi budeme Je to smutne, ze neco podobneho se mit smaZend, kurata a 2d,dala sestry, mute stat, ze ano?

V necleli 24. dubna se konala sprcha aby prinesly tak zvane (covered dish) v dome pi. Emily Hole pro jejiho prikryte misky s dobrotami a dale vnuka John David. Holyho ktery se nejake Sladkosti ke spoleene veeeri; bude Zenit 18. eervna se sI. Misty tak se mate na neco twit a bud'te jisto Rose v kostele v Tyler, Tx. Bylo pritomni na g kvetnove schuze. krasne poeasi a hostii bylo asi 15 Budeme mit oslavu naSich maminek. ockoliv bylo pozvano asi 30 ale Dale dekovala Ilratru a sestre Ray a nekteri nemohli se 'dostavit. .Hoste Ruby Orsag, bratru Arthur a sestre prijeli z Ennis, Lewisville a jinde a tea Mary Alice Langlotz a bratru a sestre zde z Dallas a bylo veselo. Dostali Daniel a Leona Nors za eisteni v pekne darky a meli se vSichni dobre. kuchyni a svetel; zaslouZili . si Hostitelky byly p1. Emily Hold, pi. pochvalu od nds vSech.

Za mlade2 podala zprdvu sestra Barbora Hold a pi. Shirley Barbara Brem a dekovala za tak Ranleyova.. Srdeene gratulujeme zvany (cake walk) dortovy chod, mladym lidem a prejeme jim .vSechno ktery jim vynesl dosti hezkou to nejlep g do spoleeneho Zivota. Jege musim rfci, Ze pohosteni bylo velice sumieku periez a povedela na.m,. Ze mlaldeZ pojede kuZelkovat (bowling) a dobre a vSeho dost pro kaideho.

Dovedela jsem se, Ze pi. Dolores Ze budou oslavovat nak matieky a Ze Lovvornovd, pry se nalezd, v jeSte sbiraji • vajiekove krabieky, nemocnici • presbyterianske nebot' vSelijake kupOny a magaziny a tak zkouSkou chteji zjistit co jf schdzi. Pi. prineste co mate na zbyt za co2 yam Dolores je dcera zesnuleho George jii predem mlade2 dekuje.

Za nemocensky vybor podala Parmoveho a pi. Aneiky DoleZalove.

Prejeme brzke uzdraveni a vSe dobre zpravu sestra Polly Gaidukk a rekla nam, Ze poslala pozdravni karty naddle.

temto nernocnYm: Emily Icolenovsky, Jeff Warhol a bratru Henry (Hank) West, ktery je ve veteranske nemocnici v Temple; naStivil jsem ho v pondeli a ji22 se mu lati lepe a dOufame, Ze brzo na bude Opine zdravi Ceho2 mu od srdce prejeme; a 2e poslala soustrastnou (sympathy) kartu bratru Bennie Engelke nad zfratou jeho tetieky.

Za blahobytni (welfare) podala zpravu sestra Jeanette Smith a doporueovali podat pomoc temto: Larry Sanchez, kteremu odebrali obe nohy, Larry Pankonien, ktery . ma teZky zachivat cukrovky (diabetes), Ruth Oswald, ktera uZ je nernocna, pies rok a matte sestry Helen Shelton je take velice te2ce nemocna. Po kratSi debate jsme jim • vSem odhlasovali kaZdernu 50 dolariu Dale naSi dozorci' odhlasovali dar 100 dolaru naSemu bratru . Edward Pavlieek, ktery byl ordinovan knezem 9. dubna v San Antonio kteremu prejeme mnoho Stesti do budoucnosti.

Pak jsme meli krat g debatu a ustaveni Skolniho. fondu (scholarship) a koneene jsme se usnesli to pojmenovat "Libbie Parma Trust Fund" jako odmenu . pres dvacetilete prate pro naiS klub mladeZe. Byl jmeno y dn zvla gni vybor vypracovat dalSi plin pro tento rzcel. Na tent.° vybor byli jmenovani bratr James Pavlieek, sestry Libbie Parma a Barbara Brem.

Nove deny jsme prijali jak nasleduje: Philip a Brenda Davison, Alvin Schofield, Ivan Vasquez, Sam, Mike a Santas Aviles, Alesia, Lionel a Lionel ml. Aviles, Naida a Michel C. Ashley, Donna Kay .a Allen R. Ashley, Tracy Jo Ann a Duane K. Light, Angela Dawn Bullock a Christopher Simeik; doufame Ze se jim u nas bude nit a Ze budou nayStevovat naSe schaze.

Narozeniny v dubnu meli tito bratri a sestry: Arthur Langlotz, Frank Leshikar, Bill Cox a Karen Shelton.

Dort prinesla sestra Mary Alice Langlotz, ktery byl hezky a chutny.

Oslavencurn jsme zazpivali "Happy Birthday".

NaSe pfstf schuze bude treti nedeli v kvetnu, cot pripadd, na 15. kvetna.

A dale prosim eleny, kterijsou na torn zd,bavnim vybore aby 6e dostavili do zylaStni schuze o pul hodiny drive.

Jeliko2 nebylo dal§iho jedndni, schtlzi jsme ukoneili a prikroeili ku dobre yeeeki.

S bratrskym pozdravem, Otto Hant.S, eesky zpravodaj.

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GRAND PRIX PRO E SKOSLOVENSKE GRAMOFONOVE DESKY Slavnostni preddvdni vyroenich cen 1 Academie du Disque Francais za rok 1982 bylo velkYm tispechem deskoslovenskych hudebnich umelcu eeskoslovenskeho grar.nofonoveho prUmyslu.

Pafizsky starosta. Jacques Chirac odevzdal eeskoslovenske Ernie Supraphon Grand Prix za nahrayku opery Leok Jandeka "Z mrtveho domu" v podani Ceske filharmonie a Praiskeho filharmonickeho . orchestru. Stejne • oceneni ziskala. nahravka "Reckych pa§iji" od Bohuslava Martino take v podani techto soubora.

V kategorii soueasne hudby ziskala Grand Prix deska Supraphonu s nahrdvkami skladeb Arthura Honnegera, FrancoiSe Poulence a Arberta Roussela v podani Pralskeho komorniho orchestru.

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SPJST CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY

Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood

Lodge No. 47, Seaton

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 *1*

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 Corlference; 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. 9, Snook Wednesday, May 4-Lodge Meeting, 8 p.m. ***

Lodge No. 13, Dime Box Saturday, May 14-Southern Wave Sunday, May 15-Monthly Meeting Saturday, May 21-Good Vibrations ***

Lodge No. 15, Buckholts

Lodge No. 54, West

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

Saturday, May 7-Lulac Dance 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-Hejl Reunion Sunday,•June 19-Urbanovsky Reunion Saturday, June 25-Wedding Saturday, July 2-Lulac Dance .Sunday, July 3-Sokol West Fourth of July Picnic Saturday, July 9-Wedding Reception/Dance Sunday, July 10-Marak RVQS Annual Family Day Saturday, July 16-Dunbar Alumni Saturday, July 23-Wedding Reception ***

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 Friday, May 6-Debonaires Saturday, May 7-Casuals Wednesday, May 11-Regular Lodge Meking, 7:30 Friday, May 13-Leather & Lace Saturday, May 14-Horizons Monday, May 16-Board Meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, May 21-Sterling Country Sunday, May 22-Johnson-Tyroelt Wedding Dance, 7:30 p.m.; music by The Horizons Saturday, May 28-Jerry Haisler & The Melody Five (Dress Policy: Must be neatly dressed) ***

Lodge No. 25, Ennis Saturday, May 7-Ennis Polka Festival Sunday, May 8-Ennis Polka Festival Thursda y , 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) ***

Lodge No. 32, Victoria Wednesday, May 4-Notice change of regular Meeting Place for May at the Americana Room Inter-First Bank, 8 p.m.; Youth Club meets at 7:30 p.m. ***

Lodge No. 35, Elk 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, 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 Catopo-Rillje Hall, 7:30 p.m.) **

Lodge No. 66, Waco 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, May 7-Music Masters• Saturday, May 14-George Self & Amarillo Express Saturday, May 21-Gary Jose-Lone Star Express Saturday, May 28-Next*

Sunday, May 22-ENGLISH STAGE PRODUCTION, "Aunt Abby Answers An Ad", 2 p.m. by "Hlahol" Dramatic Club: Dinner will be served; 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)

*** Lodge No. 107, Floresville

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

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

Lodge No. 133, San Antonio Sunday, May 15-Lodge Meeting at 1505 S. Gevers St., San Antonio, 2 p.m. ***

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. 154, Ft. Worth Sunday, May 8-Dinner served at 2 p.m.; Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m.

Saturday, May 14-C/W Dance: The Gentres (Bingo Every Friday, 7:30 p.m.)

Lodge No. 172, Pasadena 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, 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, Ma y 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. 185, New Braunfels Sunday, May 15-Spring Fling Thursday, June 16-Lodge Meeting at Eagles Hall, 7:30

*** Lodge No. 186, Caldwell Friday, May 6-Joe Cruz & Cruizers Saturday, May 7-Southern Rain Sunday, May 8-Velvets, 8-12 Friday, May 20-Texas Unlimited Saturday, May 21-Joe Cruz & Cruizers Sunday, May 22-Private Party Friday, May 27-Private Party Saturday, May 28-Texas Unlimited Sunday, May 29-BATTLE DANCE, 4-9; Fritz Hodde & The Fabulous Six vs Eddie Ray & The Polka Dots.

Sunday, July 3-Annual Celebration withh Barbecue Dinner; Family Entertainment Afternoon Polka Band; Dance at. Night by The Moods *** •

Lodge No. 187, Round Rock (Game Social every Tues. night, 7 p.m.; Lodge Meetings 3rd Sunday, each month - covered dish dinner)

*** Lodge No. 188, Centerville 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 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

• Lodge No. 79, Corpus Christi Wednesday, May 11-Lodge meeting at 7 p.m.

Friday, May 13-Lodge No. 79 Juniors meeting at 7 p.m. ***•

Lodge No. 179, Warrenton Thursday, May 12-Lodge Meeting & Fried Chicken Supper, 8 p.m. Members bring a side dish or dessert

Lodge No. 80, Holland 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. ***

Lodge No. 88, Houston Wednesday, May 4-Birthday Club Sisters' Party and Lunch, 12 Noon Thursday, May 5-Lodge 88 YC 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

Lodge No. 180, Burleson 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.183, Mid-Cities Saturday, May 14-7 Lpne Star ExpreSs, 9-1; No Cover Charge Sunday. May 15-Lodge Monthly Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

(Bingo every Tuesday &: Thursday,4:30; on Sunday, 2 p.m.). ***

EIGHTH ANNUAL POETRY CONTEST A $1,000 grand prize will be awarded in the Eighth Annual Poetry Competition sponsored by World of Poetry, 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. ***

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SPJST SCHOLARSHIP BENEFACTORS

The following listed members, friends of the Society and Lodges have made contributions to the SPJST Scholarship Fund.

The Supreme Lodge is deeply grateful to these donors, all of whom are sustaining the Scholarship Fund's effort to contribute to a better future for worthy young members of our Society.

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If you wish to give, make checks payable to: SPJST Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 100 Temple, TX 76503. Contributions are tax deductible.

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