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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 VOLUME 71—NUMBER 30 USPS — 65848000 AUGUST 3, 1983

District II Royalty—L to R: Duke Patrick Johnson, King Joe Giarrusso, both of Lodge Round Rock 187, Queen Shanna Patterson, and Duchess Michelle Skrabanek, both of Lodge Seaton 47. The group will also participate at the State Royalty at Lodge 18 Elgin, Saturday, September 17th.

Donations to Czech Language Instruction recently presented by RVOS officials. L to R: RVOS 2nd Vice President Stanley Patak, Czech Language Instructor George Stark, Czech Language Instructor Libor Vanc, and RVOS President Glen Hutka. The presentations were made on the occasion of the Spring Conference of Professors and Students of Czech Language held at SPJST Lodge No. 29 east of Taylor.—NAM

More Donations To Czech Language Studies Donations to Czech language studies recently included contributions to Northlake Community College in Irving and Eastfield Community College in Mesquite, both in the Dallas area. Presentations were made by two officers of the Home Office of the RVOS, headquartered in Temple. Stan Patak, RVOS 2nd vice president of Dallas, presented a donation to Libor Vane, Czech language instructor at Northlake CC. RVOS President Glen Hutka

made the donation to George Stark, Czech language instructor at Eastfield CC. These donations will be used to provide scholarships and purchase of items to aid in the study of the Czech language. The RVOS Home Office is located in Temple, and both Bros. Patak and Hutka are members of the SPJST, Bro. Patak belonging to Lodge 130 in Dallas and Bro. Hutka belonging to Lodge 47 near Seaton.

National Achiever

Troy Marx

Troy Marx, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Marx, has been announced a 1983 United States Achievement Academy Award winner in Physical Science.

The nomination was made by his Physical Science teacher, Mr. Laur at Taylor High School.

Troy and his family are all members of Lodge 29 at Taylor, and he is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wiesner of Taylor.

He is the District II King and has been very active in the Youth Club.

(On behalf of the Society, congratulations, Troy, and keep up the good work!--Editor)

Teresa Montz

Karen Shelton

Elgin Lodge No. 18 Members' Granddaughter Elected National F.H.A. President

Selected Valedictorian

Washington, July D.C., 1983 — Teresa Montz of Friendswood, Texas, was elected one of twelve national student officers representing 390,000 Future Homemakers of America members during the organization's 1983 National Leadership Meeting, held July 10-14 in Washington, D.C. Teresa was elected President — the highest honor a Future Homemaker of America member can receive.

Teresa's election took place during a five-day leadership event centered around the student(Continued on Page 11)

Miss Karen Faye Shelton, member of SPJST Lodge 66, was awarded the Valedictorian honor of the 1983 graduating class of La Vega High School in Waco.

Karen was a member and officer of many clubs and organizations including National Honor Society (secretary), Band (vice president, secretary), Flag Corps (three-year captain), Drama Club (vice president), Lutheran Youth Organization (treasurer), SPJST (three-year president, two-year secretary, senior reporter, junior reporter), Calculator Club, Track team, and Volleyball team. She also served on the Prom Committee, Class Sales Committee, Senior Trip Committee, and the SPJST Scrapbook Committee.

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NOTICE! There will be no August 17th Issue of Vestnik.

In the past years Lodge 187 at Round Rock has been very generous with their part of sharing their fine facilities hosting a district family affair function Sunday, August 14th.

This time District II members shall again have an opportunity to travel to the "Spirit of Round Rock" lodge to enjoy another event before the year's activities come to a close.

According to DYC Frank Klinkovsky's letter in this issue, the planned program has many things in store for the old and young alike.

We encourage . District II members to contribute their efforts for another successful occasion; that's Sunday, August 14th. *** Something of importance is always taking place in our own SPJST Society; for instance just recently, an important meeting was scheduled at Lodge 180 in Burleson to generate interest among its District III members to help with the "CAN" (Child Abuse/Neglect) program, which was conducted by SPJST State Coordinator Thelma Hrncir of Corpus Christi and District III Director Sid Pokladnik from Dallas, with assistance from some of the Texas Human Resources regional office volunteer persons.

In this issue Sister Hrncir has an interesting article about this meeting when members of two other lodges besides Lodge 180 met and displayed deep concern and interest to pursue further interest among its local units. Let us hope this gives an incentive to the other lodges within District III and our SPJST to continue to display "fraternalism" to the underprivileged children.

Lodge 177 members at Academy opened their hearts to host a first "kick-off" benefit in their district for Friday, August 26th with Leather and Lace providing entertainment.

Everyone will have an opportunity to hear this popular band in the Central Texas area for only $4. per person with proceeds going to the "CAN" program. Our hats off to the Academy members for opening their hearts to help the neglected young people! *** In today's job-scarce economy, jobs usually go to those applicants who know how to handle themselves in employment interviews.

The skills needed for a successful job interview must be learned, notes Jeffrey Allen, author of the book "How to Turn an Interview Into a Job." His advice: Investigation. Spend a few hours in the public library, combing through such reference works as those by Dun & Bradstreet or Standard & Poor's. Or phone the company's sales, marketing or public-relations department.

Become acquainted with the firm's products, sales, profits, location, number of employees and future plans.

Proper dress. To achieve the best response, dress up. A man applying for a professional-level position won't go wrong with a navy-blue, three-piece suit, a long-sleeved, white shirt, a dark-blue, striped tie and black, well-polished dress shoes.

A woman has more flexibility, but she should avoid V-neck clothing, high hemlines, gaudy jewelry, large purses, excessive makeup and heavy perfume.

Arrival. Be prompt and come alone. It's unprofessional to bring a companion. Early arrival puts unwelcome pressure on the interviewer. Late arrival shows that you're neither time conscious nor considerate.

The greeting. The first contact is critical. Smile and look the inter viewer in the eye. Introduce yourself. Shake hands firmly but gently. The handshake should be neither limp nor bone crushing.

The interview. Try to establish a rapport with the interviewer.

Compliment the interviewer on something in his office. Use positive, action words. Say positive things about your most recent employer.

Admire the achievements of your prospective firm.

The right image. Strive to show these qualities: Enthusiasm, energy, confidence, dependability, loyalty, honesty, pride in work, service for value received, and — for professional, administrative, management and clerical positions — efficiency, procedural skill, economy and profit.

Saying goodbye. The farewell should include a smile, direct eye contact, a firm but gentle handshake and something like the words: "It sounds like a great opportunity; I look forward to hearing from you." *** Veterans worried about their pension checks being stolen from mailboxes may wish to have the checks deposited directly to their savings or checking accounts, advises the Veterans Administration. If so, they should go to their banks and fill out Standard Form 1199a. *** Millions of acres of hardwood trees around the country have been stripped bare this year by gypsy moths. Contrary to what many people believe, healthy trees can grow new leaves after defoliation.

All they need is sufficient water, fertilizer and sunshine. Details are available in a free brochure, "Spunky's Gypsy Moth Factsheet."

For "a copy, write: Spunky Squirrel, the American Forestry Association, P.O. Box 2000, Department P, Washington, D.C. 20013. * Elderly people should lie down o sit for a while after eating, suggests a study conducted at Boston's Hebrew Rehabilitation Center for the Aged. The reason: Blood pressure of the elderly drops significantly for an hour after meals.

This — combined with other stresses and drugs that depress blood pressure — could cause brief blackouts, resulting in bonebreaking falls. Physicians who conducted the study also recommended that doctors consider instructing patients to take medicine after the meal, rather than before`it.

Wednesday, August 3, 1983— VESTNIK/3

SUPREME LODGE

From t e President's Office We Need Your Help!

SPJST History Project The final installment of the History of the SPJST has been turned over to the publisher after being examined by a special subcommittee of two directors, the Supreme Lodge President and the SL Legal Adviser.

There are still a number of details to work out and decisions to be made, but it is anticipated that the planned publication date of the book is sometime in early 1984. It is tentatively titled A HISTORY OF THE SPJST: A Texas Chronicle 1897-1980. It is anticipated that the book will contain approximately 350 pages, including pictures. It is expected that the pictures will make up about 40% of the book. There are pictures of convention sites, lodge buildings, lodge officers, historical places, and pictures of individuals. I was able to research and complete the history over a period of four years — July 1977 to July 1981. The book also contains a complete index.

The Table Of Contents appearing below gives you a good idea of the subject material covered and the scope of the information.

Here is where we need your help: Before we place an order for the number of copies we need to know the potential demand for the book and you can help us in this regard by completing the accompanying form and returning it to the Supreme Lodge at your earliest convenience.

The Vestnik goes only to those persons on the Vestnik mailing list (11,500) and we are confident that there are those outside this list who might be interested in this book, plus even people outside the SPJST. Naturally, a book covering the timeframe that it does has to include hundreds and hundreds of names — names that will be instantly recognizable and have personal meaning to so many, including those who are currently active on various levels of the SPJST. The index will reveal this.

The most important thing that we want you to help us determine at this time is the demand for either soft or hardback covers. In either case, the cost will depend on the quantity printed and the more that are ordered, the less each book will cost.

It is anticipated that the softback edition will cost in the range from $8 to $10 and the hardback from $15 to $20, BASED ON AN ORDER OF 500 BOOKS, plus a nominal additional charge for postage and handling.

After we receive a number of these forms we will then be in a better position- to assess the

demand. It is expected (and we hope) that our lodges will want t6 have a copy of this book as well as individuals. A copy will also be sent to the Library of Congress.

Please take the time to complete the accompanying form, either as an individual, or appropriate persons representing their individual lodges.

We are using this means of the Vestnik to conduct the survey rather than individual letters, cards, or mailouts. After this week, this announcement and form will appear in another part of the Vestnik for several weeks. Please look for it.

I will no doubt have more comments on the book itself later this year, certainly before it is made available for distribution. In the meantime, we welcome any inquiries about the book. We think that anyone interested in the SPJST will certainly want to have a copy for their personal possession or at least access to a copy. This is something that had been talked about for several decades and even attempted but never achieved. Now, see the Table Of Contents below.

Fraternally, Nick A. Morris President

*** TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction and Acknowledgements Chapter I— The Earliest Beginnings of Fraternalism & Czech Fraternals a. Vojta Naprstek: Father Of Czech Fraternal Organizations In America b. The C.S.P.S.: Precursor Of The SPJST And John Jordan Upchurch c. A National Bond Was Needed: The National Fraternal Congress d. Back To The C.S.P.S. e.- What Led To The Organization Of The C.S.P.S.? f. The Status Of C.S.P.S. Lodges In Texas In 1897, et. seq. g. The CSA h. WBFA-WFLA i. Prelude To Separation From The C.S.P.S.; The Historic December 1896 Meeting Chapter II—Exit The C.S.P.S.— Enter The SPJST— Charter Members Chapter III—Our Conventions a. First Convention; Charter Lodges b. Our First Charter c. Summaries Of Conventions — IInd Through The XXIIIrd Chapter IV—Official Publications: Editors And Publishers Chapter V— The Fayetteville Years Chapter VI—The Move To Temple a. Professional Building b. Present Home Office c. LAM Department Chapter VII — Recent And Present Leadership Chapter VIII— Growth Of The SPJST; Current Status Chapter IX — Youth Department Chapter X — The Lodges Chapter XI—Rest Homes Chapter XII— The Grand Age Of 96 Chapter XIII— Gold Star Honor Roll Of Veterans Bibliography

***

THE SUPREME LODGE, SPJST AND OUR ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP SALUTE AND WELCOME NEW

LODGE

"EAST TEXAS"

NO. 191

INTO OUR STATEWIDE FRATERNAL FAMILY AND WISH THIS NEWEST LODGE OF OUR SPJST GOOD FORTUNE AND STEADY GROWTH IN THE YEARS TO COME

1983 CHARTERED IN LUFKIN, TEXAS ON 24 JULY 1983 ORGANIZED 11 APRIL

SALES REPRESENTATIVES: OFFICERS: Jerry Sizemore John Anderson-President John Paul Barrett Ken Carter-1st Vice Pres. & Youth Leader Mary Bevin Sarah Oliver-Secretary Patsy Weems-Treasurer Gloria Sizemore-Financial Secretary DISTRICT DIRECTOR-Louis Hanus (V) Lodge Secretary's Mailing Address: 1404 Russell St., Lufkin, TX 75901

A Correction And Apology Dear Members: In last week's Vestnik in my report on the unveiling and dedication of the historical marker in La Grange and toward the end of my report I state, in part: "... I believe the person who came the fartherest was Sis. Angeline Kristinek from Lubbock."

I looked up the copy that I had

sent the editor and sure enough, it appeared just as I had sent it. I have always prided myself on the use of the English language, and in the "push" to get the report out, I failed to read the proof copy carefully enough. My face is red because there is no such word in the English language as "fartherest". It should have been farthest.

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

From the Office of the Vice-President Longview Holds Sales Seminar

President John Campbell of Lodge 178 asked the Insurance Department for a Special Seminar for the sales representatives of the lodge.

On June 29, 1983 SFM McBride conducted a sales seminar attended

by John Campbell, Betty Alvis, Bernard Budnick, James Harris, Hugo Kocian and Viola Kocian.

Victor J. Janak, Sr:

Many items of interest in the Insurance Program were discussed and clarified and Brother McBride termed the evening a success.

Any lodge that would like additional training for the sales representatives that represent them, please contact the Insurance Department for scheduling.

***

Victor J. Janak, Sr. has recently been appointed as a Sales Representative for Lodge No. 88 in Houston. Mr. Janak has been trained in helping you or your family with your insurance needs. If you live in the Houston area, give him a call at AC 713-460-3459 and he will be happy to be of assistance to you.

Fraternally, Bernard M. Gebala Vice President )1a{

4/VESTNiK—Wednesday, August 3, 1983

Dinner/Seminar Held at Brenham and Bryan

Fraternal Affairs Section

Sales representatives in attendance Monday, July 18th at Kingston Restaurant in Brenham. Lodges represented were: Lodge 1, Lodge 17, Lodge 44, Lodge 51, Lodge 68 and Lodge 141.

Sales representatives in attendance Tuesday, July 19th at Ramada Inn in Bryan. Lodges represented were: Lodge 9, Lodge 13, Lodge 17, Lodge 94, Lodge 186 and Lodge 189.

SFM McBride held dinner/seminar at Brenham, and Bryan along with District I Director Ben Trcalek.

Out of the 56 sales representatives in District I, 16 were in attendance at this seminar, along with their spouses. We appreciate the efforts of these sales representatives and urge those not present to join us in keeping abreast of changing times of the 80's.

Any member wishing additional insurance or that knows someone desiring to join the SPJST may refer to the back page of this Vestnik issue for names, addresses and telephone numbers of the sales representative in your district who attended the seminars. They will be happy to assist you.

- SPJST-

Academy Lodge 177 will host the Temple area lodges at a Child Abuse and Neglect Program Wednesday, August 10, beginning at 7:30 p.m. All lodge officers and interested members of the following lodges are extended a special invitation to attend the presentation, according to the State SPJST Volunteer Coordinator, Thelma Hrncir; Lodges 47, 24, 80, 87, and 177.

Handling local arrangements for Lodge 177 is Vice President Walter Jezek, District II Director Henry Vitek will assist Sister Hrncir with the program, as will Ms. Harolyn Moreau, Children's Protective Services Supervisor for Region 6 of the Texas DHR. Lodge 107 Floresville will host a Child Abuse and Neglect Program Sunday, August 14, at their lodge home at 6 p.m.

The officers, members, and interested friends in the San Antonio area are cordially invited to attend. Additional information may be obtained by calling Bob Bayer at (512) 393-6960 or Director Thelma Hrncir (512)241-3114. *** A large representation from Lodges 180, 183 and 154 attended the kick-off program of the Child Abuse and Neglect project in District III Wednesday, July 20, at the Burleson Lodge 180. Brother Sid Pokladnik, Director of the district, welcomed the group and introduced the State Project Coordinator, Sister Thelma Hrncir. Attending from the Department of Human Resources of Region 5 were Betty Rowland, State Volunteer Coordinator, and Linda Pouncy, Jennifer Porterfield, and Mary Ann Jennings, case workers.

Mrs. Hrncir explained the role of the SPJST in the project and presented the Society's slide show, "Other People's Children." A discussion followed with a good interchange of ideas and support.

Lodges 180 and 183 made generous donations to the project.

The DHR contact people will confer with the lodge representatives to determine how the money can best be used within the Johnson-TarrantDallas Counties area with other needs to be shared with the participating lodges.

Some of these needs mentioned at the meeting were: 1) To operate a clothing closet within the lodge to collect, repair, sort and store clothing.

2) Maintain a constant supply of disposable diapers and other items, baby formulas and children's toys.

3) To take kids to camp or on field trips.

4) To "adopt" a child for special occasions: birthdays, Christmas, etc.

5) To offer lodge facilities for parenting classes, kids' birthday parties or other parties, programs to help promote community involvement in helping kids.

6) To teach skills to kids, and parents such as sewing, cooking, sports, swimming, playing musical instruments, etc.

Other lodges within the district who would like to participate in the project but were unable to attend are asked to contact Director Pokladnik or Director Hrncir who will assist them in making the necessary contacts.

The members of Lodge 180 served a wide array of desserts following the program. Sister Mydell Grochoske was in charge of arrangements.

-SPJST-

Week District II Fall Meeting Next

August 14 is a day that offers an opportunity for a lifetime! You have the chance to have a free meal, free drinks, and a free dance. All of this is yours simply by registering at the fall meeting of District II, and all SPJST District II members are invited. Following a short business meeting, the young people will be off to the Bowling alley, and the adult members will have a time for getting to know each better and for enjoying the fellowship of folks interested in the joy of real fraternalism. The meeting is at the Round Rock lodge home and begins at 2 p.m., so mark your calendar right now and make a point of meeting with SPJST brothers and sisters and enjoying a full evening of fun.

You may bring a salad or dessert to add to your meal of sausage and sauerkraut if you'd like. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Respectfully submitted, Judith L. Prinz District II Reporter -SPJST-

II Fall Meeting District

Do you live in the Central Texas area? Chances are, if your answer is, "Yes," you reside in District II. District II is having its semi-annual meeting of SPJST members August 14 in Round Rock. The fall meeting is primarily geared to a time for fellowship. The association with fellow lodge members offers a kind of fulfillment not available in very many places. Following an abbreviated business meeting, free drinks, a free meal and a free dance provide you ample opportunity to get to know your SPJST brothers and sisters. Of course, you must register by 2 p.m. in order to get all these "freebies" but we guarantee you will be registering for a full afternoon of enjoyment. Don't cheat yourself of the chance to learn the true meaning of SPJST fraternalism. Mark your calendar and don't allow anything to keep you away. The kids will go bowling for a while, and the rest of us will mingle.

We invite you to bring a salad or dessert to add to your sausage and sauerkraut. Some entertainment will be provided between the meeting and dance. Remember August 14 is the big day!

Respectfully submitted Judith L. Prinz District II Reporter

-SPJST-

Wednesday, August 3, 1983—VESTNIK/5 New members joining our lodge are Georgia Holly, Kristopher Krenek, Sherry Soothoff and Diane Soothoff.

We had Brother Howard Leshikar as our guest and he reported that S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 1 in Taylor will celebrate their 25th anniversary with an openhouse Sunday, July 31st from 2 to 4 p.m. They will serve coffee, tea and cookies. He wanted to know if the lodge would make some

Buckholts SPJST Lodge 15 Treasurer Patricia Hillman is presenting Felix Matula, fire marshal of the Cameron Fire Department, a check to be used toward purchasing the "Jaw of Life Machine," from proceeds of Lodge 15's bingo income.

Lodge Buckholts Makes A Donation A social of delicious barbecue (prepared by Dan Balusek of Lodge 47) and all the trimmings was enjoyed by everyone in attendance before the Lodge 15 meeting.

President Ann Balusek called the meeting to order at 8 p.m. and also led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Visitors Frances Davis and Dan Balusek are always welcome; please come again, soon.

Some of this letter will include our June meeting also since it did not get into the Vestnik last time.

All officers except the reporter were present for both meetings.

The minutes, financial reports and all committee reports for both months were read and approved.

On the sick list for June were Brothers Roberts, Tomasek (with a broken leg), Adolph Jurca (Surgery), and Sister Mary Provasek had surgery. I am happy to report they are all doing fine.

Congratulations to Leslie Sakewitz and Louise Johnson who were united in marriage Saturday, July 3, at the Baptist Church in Buckholts; both are members of Lodge 15.

A donation was made to the Cameron Fire Department for the jaw of life machine; proceeds were from the Bingo income.

New fire extinguishers and new exit sign to be installed and more improving to be made on the inside of the hall in the near future.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to Jo Lee Vaculin and daughter Martha Hertenberger. Happy anniversary to David and Martha Hertenberger, Martha got married on her birthday; this was for the month of June. July anniversaries are for Edward and Sidonia Svoboda and Warren and Patricia Hillman. Congratulations to all of you and many more happy returns.

Next meeting will be at 7 p.m August 10,1983.

Dan, we really appreciate you preparing the barbecue for us because it was very good. That's what I call fraternalism, different lodge members helping other lodge members. Thanks, again!

I'll see you all faithful members at the next meeting., Have a happy day and keep smiling!

Fraternally, Charlsie Svetlik, Secretary - SPJST-

cookies; some members volunteered to make some cookies.

Our next meeting was changed to Sunday, August 7th because the Fall District II meeting is on the second Sunday, August 14th, so please remember the date changed.

Door prizes were won by Michael Kaiser, Albin Machu and Kathryn Adamek.

Fraternally, Ila Mae Jansky, Reporter

-SPJST-

LOVELADY LODGE CELEBRATED 10TH ANNIVERSARY July 3, 1983

Lodge No. 28, East Bernard Meeting Dear Members: The August meeting of Lodge Karel Jonas will be held at 2:30 p.m., the 7th, the first Sunday. Besides the usual reports, the agenda will cover any special reports and business needing attention.

The social "Gathering" will take place after the meeting.

The July meeting was on the 10th, the second Sunday, because of the "4th of July" weekend. In general, all reports were accepted as given. The meeting was shortened because of the lack of new business.

The door prize, again, was won by Brother A. J. "Tony" Kelner.

As a social, the "Gathering" did not have the "Happy Hour" luster of past socials. Sisters Janik, Brdecka, Haverda, Sperlik, Foytik, Luquette, and Nezval brought enough to enhance that which was furnished by the lodge.

To the faithful, see you the 7th and this writer remains--Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval, President

Lodge 74 at Lovelady as seen on its 10th anniversary celebration. Flowers planted and cared for credit is given to Brother Chester Shmoldas. (Photos courtesy Sister Creola Wilcox in this issue—Editor)

-SPJST-

Date Changed For Lodge 29

Meeting

SPJST Lodge Taylor No. 29 held their regular monthly meeting Sunday, July 10th at 4 p.m. with President Edwin Adamek presiding.

Monica Machu led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance, and members remained standing for our deceased members Leon Bachmeyer, Edwin Mikulencak and Angeline Zrubek.

We then had roll call of officers.

Different reports were given.

Donna Pasemann, assistant youth leader, gave a youth club report in absence of Youth Leader Melvin Steger. She mentioned about District II YAD in Cyclone held Sunday and that camp will start July 31st; the Juniors will go first and Seniors last. Oh, yes! Congratulations to Brother Melvin and Sister Geraldine Steger on their first grandchild; Pam and Jimmy Butler had a little girl, named Ashley Ann. We had a sympathy acknowledgement from the Edwin Mikulencak family.

Craft items are displayed by Lovelady Youth Club. Sister Silvena Michka is viewing and admiring them.

Parents of youth members and youth club members enjoyed looking over heir scrapbook and crafts entries made by the club.

6/VESTNIK—Wednesday, August 3, 1983

ADDITIONAL SCENES OF LODGE 74's ANNIVERSARY

Lodge 74 President James Wilcox (Left) and Melvin Doutnit are ready for aniversary activities.

A pot plant was donated to Lodge 74 on its anniversary celebration by Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Hefner.

Homecoming Plans Announced At Lodge No. 88 Pokrok Houston

Dick Wickman, the Jan Garber Orchestra leader, and his lovely wife, Liza; she was busy during the evening selling the orchestra's albums to the guests. Also met two Czech gentlemen, members of the orchestra; namely, Charles Mach with the band for several years and plays the base and Henry Smek, a new member of the group for four months in the USA one year and a half; both speak Czech and it was a pleasure to meet all four personally.

In charge of the evening was Earline Hoffman. It was an advance ticket sale, but the box office was open and served by Milert Antrich to some late corners; it was a well attended dance. Celest Darilek was at the door with Evelyn Antrich and welcomed the flow of arriving guests and Rudy Darilek seated the guests at their tables.

A beautiful trip of several days was enjoyed by Sig and Stella Ellerman in April to Washington D.C., to Williamsburg, Virginia; Gettysburg and Chattanooga, Tennessee and saw the unforgettable beautiful foliage of cherry blossoms, dogwood, crab apples and many others, the most beautiful snow scenery around Roanoke, Virginia was nice to see, but they are glad to be back home and enjoy the Texas climate.

The annual "HOMECOMING" for Lodge No. 88 Houston, will be held Sunday, August 7th. A free Barbecue dinner will be served to the members from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

After 3 p.m. all members will be required to purchase dinner tickets, and members tickets after 3 p.m., will be $4.00 for adult and $2.50 for children. There will be NO free lunches taken out!

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

Our own Lodge 88 Concert Orchestra, under the direction of Brother Rudy Dybala, will play for your listening pleasure during the noon hours.

Bingo will be played from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. followed by a FREE dance from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The music will be furnished by the Lee Roy Matocha Orchestra, playing your favorite "old time" or other selections.

The Blue Room will be opened for your pleasure during the afternoon and evening.

There will be games, auction and Olympic-size pool will be opened for Lodge 88 members to enjoy a good swim!

This is a day for relaxing and visiting with your Lodge brothers and sisters. Come and spend the entire day. There will be plenty to keep you busy and lots of fun to be enjoyed by all! This is not only a time for all new, inactive and active members to join in social fellowship with their peers, but it is a time for family unity!

Publicity Committee Lodge No. 88, Houston -- MST-

Lodge No. 88 News Jan Garber's Orchestra entertained our guests Saturday, July 23rd with ballroom music from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. It was a dress-code dance and, naturally, the ladies came beautifully dressed in company of their escorts. It was a pleasure to watch the lovely dancing couples in the Chandelier Ballroom swing to the tunes of the band. Before the dance I had the pleasure to meet

Anna Svestka, mother of Hilda Krpec, entered the Sharpstown Hospital Monday, July 18th to have gum surgery, causing some pain as Anna could not have been put out completely, but everything is fine and she was released Thursday and Friday she was galavanting to celebrate her 85th birthday with friends. Anna's birthday fell on Monday, July 25th; glad you did so well, keep it up, "Happy Birthday" and many more!

The John Vasula family also enjoyed ten cool days with lots of snow in Colorado. John and Bessie Vasula and family went up to Pike's Peak, Estes Park, Colorado Springs, and Rocky Mountain National Park; enjoying all of this were daughter, Marilyn McClellan and grandson Jason; daughter Gaynelle Walters and granddaughter Terri and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Stark and daughter Jennifer being together and having a marvelous time was just what all of them wanted.

Clarice O'Hara, the daughter of Josephine (Vacek) Marik of East Bernard, Texas lives in Houston and reared four children, two daughters and two sons. At different times she

took each to visit and tour Czechoslovakia; both sons attend Dallas University and last year John with his mother toured Czechoslovakia and this year, May 12th, son Jim traveled through Czechoslovakia with his mother also to Rome, Italy, Sweden and come next Jim will go to Africa to do volunteer work.

In the Blue Room I always find someone I don't know, this time I met Albert Ognovski and his friend,

Rose Risner. Albert is the father-inlaw of Geraldine Ognovski, the daughter of Ed and Vlasta Zalmanek. Albert is our member and I was glad to meet both of you, come again.

Every Friday night is "Happy Hour" in the Blue Room from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; come out and have nice cool refreshments.

Fraternally, Frances Olexa -SPJST-

Lodge 107 Floresville Members Enjoy Activities

shoulders. A great time was had by all.

Billy Pavliska found a corn patch somewhere and a big pot of roasting ears was placed over a camp fire; talk about a treat, it was. As usual, the bountiful table was loaded with everything you can think of fried chicken, sausage, barbecue; you name it, it was there along with vegetables and desserts.

The crowd began leaving after supper, everyone thanking the Pavliskas for their generous hospitality.

A reminder that our next meeting will be 14 August 1983 at 6 p.m.

Everyone, please note the change in time.

Fraternally, Pauline S. Pavliska, Secy.

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With the flag waving overhead, the members of Lodge 107 began gathering at the Pavliska farm 3 July 1983 at about 2 p.m. Everyone enjoyed visiting and a few games of dominoes were also enjoyed.

Games were enjoyed by young and old alike. To climax the games' session, a balloon toss was held.

Since the balloons were filled with water, there were a few very wet people. Even those who did not engage in the toss were somehow, very casually, exposed to a balloon full of water that accidently broke while over-head or along the back or

"Happy Birthday" song was sung by Lodge 133 members to (L to R): Otto Hurta, Jaroslav Kleprlik, Jimmy Duglosh, Ursela Bartram and Mila Pheleps. We all wished them many more.

Good Attendance Continues At Lodge 133

San Antonio Lodge 133 met for their regular monthly meeting July 17 at the hall located at 1505 S. Gevers Street, with a very good attendance; there were 39 members present and that makes the officers very happy.

President Matula called the meeting to order and led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Minutes read by Secretary Netek were accepted as read; also, the treasurer's report given by Sister Viola Mazac was accepted as read.

The lodge did not have a meeting in June due to Father's Day, therefore, there was a lot of discussion on many subjects.

All officers were present.

Brother Anthony Trilicek gave a report on the entertainment program for the lodge, also Sister Mary Popp reported on the social activities. Refreshments were served after the meeting by the Social Committee.

It was reported that we do have two members on the sick list; namely, Sister Stella Mares and Sister Sofia Lepold. We wish both of them a speedy recovery.

Lodge 133 will be hosting the District VII social in San Antonio for October 30th. More information will be published at a later date.

Two new members, Brother Tom Moczygemba and his wife, Doris, were accepted.

Sister Kleprlik announced that we did have two couples who celebrated their wedding anniversary; namely, Brother Dominic and Marie Netek on their 40th; and Sister Marcella and Jaroslav Kleprlik, their 45th.

(Tak to je: uz kamaradi pomalu starnem.)

We want to encourage our members to attend the monthly meetings; we have many surprises in store for everyone, such as dinners, games, parties and others, so come out and enjoy yourself with the rest of your fraternal sisters and brothers. Our attendance is on the increase so keep it up; some of you who have somehow lost contact with the lodge, we extend to you our sincere welcome.

Wednesday, August 3, 1983—V2STMK/7

Brother Dominic and his wife Marie Netek celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. Sister Marcella Kleprlik (right) congratulated them and presented Mrs. Netek a beautiful corsage.

Wye .welcome and congratulate John Robert McLaughlin in becoming the newest member of our Lodge No. 155. He is the husband of member, Mary K. (Sponberg) McLaughlin.

Our far-away member from Newlisle,“:)hio, Henry Peck, visited in Austin May 28 to attend the wedding of his nephew, David Peck.

A regular meeting will be held at the home of Lillie K. Hejl, our president, 2314 Shoalmont Dr., Austin, August 7th, Sunday at 3 p.m.

We will need a good attendance to help us make decisions for our next picnic or other important matters to come before it. Please do not fail us.

Fraternally, Raymond Prasatik, Secty.

-SPJST-

15th Meeting For Lodge 173 August

Mr. and Mrs. Jarolslav Kleprlik were celebrating their 45th anniversary; and sister Viola Mazac congratulated them, and pinned a beautiful corsage on Sister Marcella Kleprlik.

Our new sales i epresentative, Sister Jarolyn Popp, will be contacting many of you, to check with you to prospective members; what about your grandchildren, or greatgrandchildren, or your friends' grandchildren? For information call Jarolyn Popp at 533-8442.

The next lodge meeting will be August 21st at 1505 S. Gevers St. at 2 p.m.

Fraternally, F. F. Netek -SPJST-

From Lodge No. 155, Austin News

It seems the months of July and August will find many activities in Austin which our members are involved bringing many people to our city from the Central Texas area.

August 8th will be the annual Czech Fest, one of the many important Fest days of the Austin Aqua Festival. Three Czech Bands will perform, dinner will be served in a large dinner tent and Czechs, will be promenading the City Auditorium Shores area in their costumes.

The 21st of June was the 25th wedding anniversary of wedded life celebrated by John Bryce and Laverne Hejl while, on the same day, daughter, Diane, became 20.

Josephine Hejl\ 'Legg reached 50 years of age . . . when life really begins . . . We saw Josephine at the Temple Symposium where she learned much about geneaology. She is now applying her knowledge about the Hejl family and her spread sheet which she is preparing will cover a few miles when finished.

Our Bob Prasatik, a water-ski enthusiast, got front-page publicity in the Austin-American about his lake at Frame Switch near Taylor covering his recent ski tournament there. Saturday and Sunday he supervised a pre-Aqua-Fest tournament of 125 skiers on Town Lake in the city.

Due to vacations and illnesses among some of our SPJST officers in the Galveston area, there were no June or July meetings held.

Now, there will be a meeting Monday, August 15 at 7 p.m. scheduled at the Guarantee Federal Building on the corner of Laurel and First Streets in La Marque, Texas.

Refreshments will be served after the meeting, so all you members of Lodge 173, Galveston come out, bring your favorite salad and join in the fellowship of this organization.

I would like to have any change of addresses of our members.

Henrietta Fee, Secretary -SPJST-

Events From Lodge 183, Coming

Dear Members: Just a reminder that our next dance will be Saturday, August 13th with music by Polka Patriots; hopefully, the new lodge will be ready for this one. The new hall is located on 3100 Pleasant Valley Lane so everyone come out and see the new hall and enjoy a pleasant evening of dancing and fellowship.

Have a few drinks but don't do like the drunk who came home from a New Year's Eve party without a cent of his paycheck left. Naturally, his wife wanted to know where it went; he said, "I bought something for the house." She asked him, "What did you buy for the house that costs $360?" He replied, "Ten rounds of drinks!"

Wednesday, July 20th five members of Lodge 183 attended the meeting on Child Abuse and Neglect (CAN) program at Burleson Lodge 180; namely, Inez Greenlees, Mary Ann and Daniel Roznovsky, Phill Boyle and Norman Kneschk. The meeting was well-attended by Burleson Lodge 180 and Lodge 154 Fort Worth. Lodge 180 Burleson and Lodge 183 Mid-Cities contributed donations to get the very good project on the road to success. There will be more decisions in the coming lodge meetings at Lodge 183; and if you members would like to know more about the project come to the next meeting August 14 at the lodge hall beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Norman M. Kneschk, Reporter

Directions to Lodge 183 Mid-Cities' new home at 3100 Pleasant Valley Lane in Arlington, Texas.

Library, Archives, Museum

The monthly practice is always held at the Polish-American Center located at 2611 Mission Road at San Antonio. We could use more ladies, so if you are interested in singing, come out and give us a try.

Our commitments for the next three months are: a party given for the group at Janak's Nursery in Shiner for September 25th, singing at a wedding in October; and we have two parties planned for the group and a golden wedding anniversary in June 1984 at Floresville. By the way, we also are invited to sing at the Czech celebration in Edna, Texas.

We have been at nursing homes in Moulton and Flatonia to sing for the residents there; we will continue visiting such establishments.

Another big celebration will be held in San Antonio at the LaVillita Assembly Hall on St. Nichol's Day, the Czech community will once again join together under the direction of Dan Pavliska to celebrate this great historical day. Czech music and Czech singing is what you will hear throughout the celebration.

More information will be available at a later date. For information contact D. Netek (512) 532-3916.

Fraternally, D. F. Netek, Director

While our museum is interesting as it is, but there are a few things that we still need to make it even more interesting and more historical. I hope that these items we need are lying around somewhere in our homes and will be donated to make our museum complete.

Here is what we need: a round butter mold, a wooden dough-mixing bowl such as our great-grandmothers used to use when they were making kolache. We don't have a single fan that used to fold up and was used in churches and dances to keep cool. Some of these fans sold for as little as ten cents and some of the fancier models made of feathers and other stuff sold for several dollars. They were the airconditioners of the past. Another item that is interesting is the old square or round hitching post that used to be carried in our buggies and when there was no hitching post available, it was brought out and set in front of the horse on the ground and the horse was tied to it.

A solid copper wash boiler would also be welcome in our kitchen display. A small wooden bucket type -SPJSTice-cream freezer, a folding drinking cup or two, an old iron pitcher water pump, a wooden butter churn, a man's celluloid collar, a plain corn cob smoking pipe, a "Little Brown Hen" incubator. Every donor of anything will get his name entered Dear Members and Friends: in our Golden Book of donors where Our meeting came to order with it will remain forever; this book is on Mary Powers, president, presiding. display in our library available for Florence Greer substituted for instant inspection to every visitor.

Clara Marchioni as secretary. Tillie Fraternally yours, Gillis substituted for Lillie McMillen Otto Hanus, as she was in Fredericksberg, Librarian-Curator Texas.

Thelma Bartosh, Assistant Evelyn Spacek and Helen -SPJSTPaprskar presented the name plates for the presidents' pictures for Lodge No. 92. Esta Belle Hubenak suggested that we ask the Youth Group to place the plates on the The Czech Choral Club of San right pictures so that they could Antonio organized in June 1970 and earn points for YAD. is now going into their 14th year.

Buying new Bingo cards was They have entertained with their discussed; Flora Koci and Marie Czech singing in many of our Texas Tesar were appointed to see about cities. Many of the original singers the cost. are still with the group; some new Frances Gizzard was appointed to members have been added. We replace Clara Marchioni as secrewelcome anyone who loves singing tary for the rest of the term. the beautiful Czech songs.

Betty Loyd furnished the door

Ladies' Circle, Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth

San Antonio Czech Choral Club News

S/VĚSTNÍK-Wednesday,

August 3, 1983

prize which was won by Betty Bil­ lingston.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to Clara Marehíoni.

Guests were Frank and Corine Tesar.

Proud grandparents are Minnie Ruzicka whose grandson, Cal Todd Ruzicka, graduated from Williams­ ville NHS in Buffalo, New York. He was a member of the National Honor Society. He will enter North Texas State University in Denton, Texas this fall. Proud parents are Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Ruzicka and also Steve and Lydia Matusevitch's grand­ daughter, Andrea, graduated from Wilton HS, in Connecticut. She will attend the University of Connecticut this fall. Proud parents are Mr. and Mrs. Ben Cooper.

Bobby and Jo Ann McMillen are the proud grandparents of a new arrival named Christopher Lee Russell and Mac and Lillie McMillen are the proud great-grandparents.

We have been missing several of our members at our meetings recently due to illness and vacations.

We do hope Albina Farek and her husband will soon be able to come back to our meeting.

Frances Jaworski has been in In­ tensive Care at St. Joseph's Hospital and John Murphy spent the past week in and out of Intensive Care at

(More details shall be available later.)

Lodge

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DISTRICTVIMEETING Sunday, October 23, 1 p.m., El Campo-Hillje No. 40 and Ganado host.

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NOTICE LODGE183"MID-CITIES", ARLINGTON The officers and members of Lodge 183 "Mid-Cities", Arlington plan to hold an open house and dedi­ cation of their newly-acquired building in their ~ity Sat., Sept.

24th. All members of the SPJST in neighboring and distant lodges are invited to attend. There will be additional details in the coming weeks.-NAM

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TEXAS FRATERNAL CONGRESS The 1983 Texas Fraternal Con­ gress 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 Pokladnikis 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 All Saint's Hospital. Maggie year's program will be published as Konecny's sister, Irene Heitzman, is they becomeavailable. in a hospital in Denton, Texas. We wish all of them a speedy recovery.

Donna Koci, granddaughter, of Mrs. Eugene Koci of Orange, Texas is visiting the Koci family in Ft. Worth and Dallas.

Mary Pavey's sister, Mickey Ban, STATE COMPETITION-1983 of St. Louis, Missouri, is visiting her.

State YAD-Sunday, August 21st We are glad that she is well enough TempleHigh School. to travel after her recent illness.

State Royalty-Saturday, Sep­ We wish to extend our sympathy to the families of Mrs. Anna Davis, tember 17th, hosted by Lodge No. 18, Mrs. Henry Kutej, Mrs. Lillian Elgin; music by Bubba Cox & Easy Becan and to J. D. Waggoner who Goin'of Austin *** passed away recently. May God grant them rest in eternal peace.

CAMPINGDATES Tillie and Art Gillis have gone to Bronson, Missouri, for vacation.

Wed., Aug. 3-Jrs. depart after Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hubenak lunch and family with Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Wed., Aug. 3-Teens arrive for Corcoran and their son and Esta supper Belle Hubenak have just returned Sat., Aug. 6-Teens depart after from a trip to Florida, where they lunch visited her brother and Disney Break 1 day (Aug.7, Sunday) World.

Dist. I & IV-Mon., Aug. 8, arrive Hostesses for the meeting of for lunch and depart after lunch on August 9th, are Flora Koci,Florence Thurs., Aug. 11th Greer, Inez Krivanek andEsta Belle Hubenak. Don't forget to bring a covered dish. Be seeing you!

Fraternally, Flora Koci Reporter

YOUTH SECTION

From the State Youth Director

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BULLETIN BOARD

JUNE PROJECT: 149 PARTICIPANTS

Dear Readers: One hundred forty-nine youth club DISTRICT II members participated in the June District II Fall meeting and Vestnik project. The activity Fellowship Day, August 14, 1983, enabled youth to earn up to 40 Lodge 187,Round Rockat 2:00p.m. additional points. As you read the *** results you will find that no youth scored under 28 points.

DISTRICTIII MEETING Due to summer camp and prepara­ The District III fall meeting will tion for State YADthere will not be be held Sunday, October 30, 1983at a July Vestnik project. This activity Elk, Texas with Lodge 35 hosting will resume in August. Be watching! the meeting.

The followingis a list of the June Vestnik project participants: *** DISTRICTIVMEETING Fraternally, The District IV spring meeting Jann Wilson will be held Sunday, April 29, 1984.

State Youth Director

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Youth Leader E.Holl!,

W.Schutz B. Schoeneman

S. Skrabanek

S. Skrabanek P.Youn~

C. Chervenka

A.Rejcek M.Stege;.

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L.Stalmach B.Brem

ATTENTION DISTRICT I CAMPERS Dear Readers; District I and IV Camp at Val Verde is right around the corner, August 8-11.Registration and cabin assignments will be from 10:30 to 11:30.Lunch will be served at 12:00, so please be at camp in plenty of time to unpack. After the rest period regular scheduled activities will begin at 2:00.

Listed are a few items you need to bring: sheets and pillow case, pillow (ifyou use one),towels, bath articles, change of clothes for each day, long pants, socks and tennis shoes for horseback riding, swim suit, fan (if you wish to bring one), comfortable shoes, baseball glove, flashlight (optional).

This year we will have an indoor rodeo so plan on dressing up to fit the occasion.

Camp will be dismissed after the noon meal on the 11th. I am looking forward to seeing everyone again at camp for a lot of fun and who knows what else.

District I YAD was held in Caldwell on June 26.

Congratulations to all of the first place winners and best of luck at State. I would like to thank everyone who helped in any way to make the day run so smoothly. This year we had more entries than any other year. I would like to extend a special thanks to the parents, youth leaders, and everyone else for all of the encouragement, support and time they have shown the youth. If you were at YAD you know your work was not in vain, because the craft, talent, Beseda, and royalty were all SUPER. CONGRATU­ LATIONS TO EVERYONE, I THINK YOUARE ALL WINNERS. Fraternally, Marlene Strong, DYCI District I YAD winners will be published as space allows.

-SPJST-

H.Pavliska

L.Michka

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From the District Youth Counselors

K.Majek

B.Petr

L. Wehring B.Jurica

A.Tomastik

D. Eckermann S.Schandua

DISTRICT II FALL MEETING Sunday,August14,1983 The fall meeting of District II will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 14th at Lodge 187 in Round Rock.

This meeting will be brief because the fall meeting is classed as a Youth Day and a day of fellowship for the adults. District II officers have planned an enjoyable day for you, so we hope you will come to enjoy it with us.

Following the business meeting, the youth members will go bowling and the Seaton Brass Band will entertain us which should be a treat for us; be sure to express your appreciation to this fine group of musicians. Brother Nick Morris is the leader and organizer since its beginning several years ago. The band performs several times each year at different festivals.

About 5 p.m.,a meal is planned for you followed by a dance with a country-western band. Negotiations

by Local Lodge 187 entertainment chairman and the "Phoenix" band are being negotiated. The members who will be present for the meeting will be issued a FREE meal pass and a FREE dance pass. If you are not or

Wednesday, August 3, 1983-VESTMK/9 cannot be present for the meeting, a nominal price of $2.50 will be charged for the meal and regular price for the dance.

The district is furnishing bread, beans, sausage, tea and sauerkraut; the members are asked to bring a salad or a pastry to make the meal complete. Thank you for being so nice and bringing this one item per family.

Plan to be present for the meeting and we assure you will be pleased with a fine afternoon of fellowship Individual Talent and Craft Winners in 6-9, L. to R: MattWest (Ind. Talent and and entertainment plus plenty of Constructed Items of Lodge 74); Jody Roberts (Pictorial Arts, Lodge 74); Carey food and drinks. I hope to see you Holeman (Home Arts, Lodge 187); James 'Billeck (Foods, Lodge 47); Andy there!

Wuensche (Hobby Kits, Lodge 29); and Paul Fairchild (Handicraft, Lodge 74).

There was no entry in Science/Educational. (All District II YAD Photos by Fraternally, Editor) Frank Klinkovsky, DYC - SPJST-

DISTRICT II ACHIEVEMENT DAY RESULTS

Joy Mogonye (18), 3rd-Jody Roberts (74) (10-12); 1st-Crystal Marx (48), 2ndToby Roberts (74), 3rd (a tie)-Greg David (20) and Melissa David (20).

(13-14): 1st-Sandra Hines (29), 2ndJennifer West (74), 3rd-Scott Listiak (74) (15-17): 1st-Cara Carpenter (20), 2nd-Denisse Wuensche (29), 3rd(None) Junior Group Talent 1st-Youth from Lodge 18, Elgin; 2nd-Youth from Lodge 74, Lovelady; 3rd-Youth from Lodge 177, Academy Senior Group Talent 1st-Youth from Lodge 20, Granger; 2nd-Youth from Lodge 74, Lovelady; 3rd-Youth from Lodge 187, Round Rock

Craft Results Handicraft (6-9): 1st-Paul The YAD in District II was wellFairchild (74), 2nd-Travis McKenny represented by both youth and adult (74), 3rd-Clay Schneider (29) members. The youth were full of (10-12): 1st-Paula Wuensche (29), enthusiasm and they were well2nd-Kim Schneider (24), 3rd-Mark represented from the whole district.

Steger (29) There were 70 youth members (19 .14): 1st-Veronica Schneider participating in Talent and Royalty (29), 2nd-Shelly Machu (29), 3rdcontests, there were 180 entries in Kathy Billeck (47) the Arts/Crafts. We had 3 kings and Ages 10-12 Individual Talent and Craft Winners, L to R: Crystal Marx (Ind. (15-17): 1st-Kim Craft, 2nd-(None), 9 queens competing in the Royalty Talent, Hobby Kits, Science/Educational of Lodge 48); Melissa David (Pictorial 3rd-(None) Arts, Lodge 20); Diana Fairchild (Home Arts, Lodge 74); Kim Schneider (Foods, competition.

Hobby Kits (6-9): 1st-Andy On the district level, all active Lodge 24); Scott McKenny (Constructed Items, Lodge 74); and Paula Wuensche Wuensche (29), 2nd-Eric Tomastik youth clubs, including Academy, (Handicraft, Lodge 29).

(177), 3rd-(None). .â&#x20AC;˘ ,s,41; , Seaton, Taylor, Cyclone, Rockdale, 441111'Y (10-12): 1st-Crystal Marx (48), 2ndto Granger, Elgin, Beyersville, Monica Machu (29), 3rd-Kristie Lovelady, and Round Rock were Waits (24) very well-represented.

(13-14): 1st-Sandra Hines (29), 2ndI would like to thank the youth John Wuensche (29), 3rd-Shelly leaders, assistants, district officers, Machu (29) and SL President Nick Morris, (15-17): 1st-Troy Marx (29), 2ndSubstitute Director Edwin Adamek, Denisse Wuensche (29), 3rd-(None) sisters and brothers who were so Constructed Items (6-9): 1st-Matt efficient in helping make our YAD West (74), 2nd-Travis McKenny (74), such a great success. It was through 3rd-Jody Roberts (74) your help that made this day (10-12): 1st-Scott McKenny (74), Winners in ages 13-14 in Individual Talent and Craft, L to R: Sandra Hines successful which we appreciate very Sherry Michka (74), 3rd-Kevin (Ind. Talent, Hobby Kits, Lodge 29); Lori Nelson (Pictorial Arts, Lodge 187); much. I, especially, wish to thank the Brown (177) Veronica Schneider (Home Arts, Handicraft, Lodge 29); Dawn Peterson (Food, five people who did all the (13-14): 1st-Craig Waits (24), 2ndLodge 18); Craig Waits (Constructed Items, Lodge 24); and Scott Listiak tabulating; namely, Brother Edwin Scott Listiak (74), 3rd-(None) (Science/Educational, Lodge 74).

Adamek who supervised this (15-17): 1st-Kevin Reed (187), 2ndcommittee, Mrs. Judy Prinz, Lad Troy Marx (29), 3rd-Kevin Beck (177) Zatopek, Curtis Young and Michael Science/Educational (6-9): 1stKaiser. All of the lodge youth (None), 2nd-(None), 3rd-(None) leaders and assistants did their part (10-12): 1st-Crystal Marx (48), 2ndand certainly did it well. THANK Melissa David (20), 3rd-Daniel YOU AGAIN, ONE AND ALL! Marek, Jr. (174) My thanks to the judges because (13-14): 1st-Scott Listiak (74), 2ndthey donated all of their time and we Lance Ebner (20), 3rd-Jenifer West certainly do appreciate the use of (74) their full time and talents.

(15-17): 1st-Cara Carpenter (20), Also, all the District II members 2nd-Troy Marx, 3rd-(None) wish to say "thank you" to Lodge 24, Foods (6-9): 1st-James Billeck (47), Cyclone that was such a good host 2nd-Andy Wuensche (29), 3rd-Patsy lodge and helped in many ways to Fairchild (74) make our YAD so successful. A Additional Winners in Individual Talent and Craft in 15-17, L to R: Cara (10-12): 1st-Kim Schneider (24), special thanks to the members who Carpenter (Ind. Talent, Science/Educational, Lodge 20); Kim Craft (Home Arts, 2nd-Kristie Waits (24), 3rd-Staci worked that day; in the bar, kitchen, Foods, Handicraft, Lodge 47); Kevin Reed (Constructed Items, Lodge 187); Troy Young (18) including the ones who served a Marx (Hobby Kits, Lodge 29). There was no entry in Pictorial Arts.

(13-14): 1st-Dawn Peterson (18), delicious meal which took a lot of 2nd-John Wuensche (29), 3rd-Lori hard work to prepare. In addition, a Also thank you to my Substitute 187, Round Rock with his Duke Nelson (187) special "thank you" to Lodge 24 DYC Melvin Steger and all the Patrick Johnson. First runner-up is (15-17): 1st-Kim Craft (47), 2ndPresident David Vanicek and his leaders/assistants for their devotion Kevin Beck of Lodge 177, Academy Denisse Wuensche (29), 3rd-(None) father, Henry Vanicek, for helping to the youth department and their and Duke Donald Tomastik.

Pictorial Arts (6-9): 1st-Jody with setting up tables/chairs; to willingness, which made my job Royalty Queen winner is Shanna Roberts (74), 2nd-Nicole Richter (20), several youth members who also easier. In addition I wish to include Patterson of Lodge 47, Seaton and 3rd-Travis McKenny (74) helped, and many others who their wives and husbands, plus my her Duchess Michelle Skrabanek. (10-12): Melissa David (20), 2ndassisted putting the tables and wife for her help and support; all of First runner-up is Denisse Diana Fairchild (74); 3rd-Eric chairs back in place. THANKS these people worked hard, so you Wuensche of Lodge 29, Taylor and Driskell (74) AGAIN TO ALL! can see it takes a lot of cooperation her Duchess Monica Machu.

(13-14): 1st-Lori Nelson (187), 2ndA big THANK YOU to our editor, from all of you. Thanks again for The overall competition was stiff Veronica Schneider (29), 3rd-Shawn Brother Rudy Sefcik and his wife, your encouragement and your as well as very close, and all of you Young (18) Maxine, for their very dependable attendance. did an excellent job and you should (15-17): 1st-(None), 2nd-(None), 3rdWe wish to acknowledge and class yourself as winners because (None) help in taking pictures of the first place winners, plus getting all the thank TV Stations KCEN and you took time to participate. Please Home Arts (6-9): 1st-Carey Holman winners' names; this is a big help in KWTX for their attendance and the try again!

(187), 2nd-Patsy Fairchild (74), 3rdmaking our YAD successful. Thank publicity they covered us with.

Listed below are the names of the Ronson Pechal (177) you for attending our YAD and for I will start the results of the YAD Craft and Talent winners: 4', (10-12): 1st-Diana Fairchild (74), your help because we are always with the Royalty King contest. Our Individual Talent 2nd-Monica Machu (29), 3rd-Craig glad to see your smiling faces. winner is Joe Giarrusso of Lodge Ages 6-9: 1st-Matt West (74), 2nd- Stone (74)

10/VRSTMK—Wednesday, August 3, 1983 LODGE 179 YC PLANS

FIELD TRIP

Agate Junior Group Talent Winners of District II, L to R: Melinda H ark:ins and Joli McCullough, who danced the "Charleston" of Lodge 18, Elgin.

Beseda Dancers of Lodge 74, Lovelady. Standing, L to R: Jenifer West, Kathy Listiak, Sherri Michka, Diana Fairchild. Kneeling, L to R: Scott Listiak, Toby Roberts, Eric Driskill, and Jody Roberts. This group will also compete at State YAD, August 21st at Temple High School.

District II Senior brroup Talent Winners. Back row, L to R: Amanda Richter, Cara Carpenter, Melissa David. Front row, L to R: Nicole Richter and Greg David, all of Lodge 20 Granger, who performed a comical exercise skit. (Sue Marburger and Lance Abner are not pictured—Editor)

I would like to congratulate every contestant for a fine performance and I wish all the first place winners much luck in whatever they perform at State.

The audience is also to be complimented for being so cooperative at YAD. This year we were honored to have our 1982 Royalty of District II; namely, Troy Marx and Mandy Mikulencak who were our MCs at YAD. They did a wonderful job and are to be complimented for their performance and willingness. Troy was our 1982 District King and

Mandy was also our District II Queen in 1982, however, Mandy is also our present reigning State Queen and she will relinquish her title at the forthcoming State Royalty, September 17th. We were so happy to have her among us.

Thanks, again, to both of you and to everyone else who was at District II YAD. There was a separate letter last week of what to bring to camp, please read it! See you at camp!

Fraternally, Frank Klinkovsky DYC -SPJST-

District III YAD Held At Lodge 25, Ennis—June 26 1983

LODGE 74 YC ACTIVITIES

HELD RECENTLY Dear Vestnik Readers, July 3rd, our lodge had a barbecue dinner and the youth club presented its talents and crafts that they are taking to YAD. Lovelady Lodge No. 74 also celebrated its 10th anniversary since it was reactivated. The youth club had a cake auction and a band came to play at 7 p.m.

Fraternally, Kathy Listiak (12) (7-19-83) - SPJST -

WARRENTON YC HOLD SWIMMING PARTY Lodge 179 Youth Club had their annual swimming party Monday, July 11th, with 42 swimmers and many parents. Games were enjoyed by the group.

After swimming, we enjoyed a spaghetti supper and refreshments.

Fraternally, Sue Lynn Schoenst (7-19-83) -SPJSTROBSTOWN YOUTH

District 11 Merit and Sc—ipbook Winners, L to R: Junior of the Year Sherri Michka of Lodge 74 Lovelady, with 2,247 points; Teenager of the Year Dawn Peterson of Lodge 18 Elgin, with 2,838 points; and Youth Leader Mary Ann Billeck of Lodge IT Seaton standing in for the Youth Club Scrapbook.

(13-14): 1st-Veronica Schneider (29), 2nd-Jenifer West (74), 3rdShanna Pasemann (29) (15-17): 1st-Kim Craft (47), 2ndDenisse Wuensche (29), 3rd-(None) Scrapbook lst-Seaton Lodge 47 Youth Club 2nd-Lovelady Lodge 74 Youth Club 3rd-Taylor Lodge 29 Youth Club (The two scrapbooks will be permitted to compete at State YAD.) Beseda 1st place-Lodge 74 of Lovelady Youth Club (This year we were fortunate to have a Beseda circle at our YAD and certainly want to thank Sister Linda Michka and her group of helpers and youth members for their efforts. We hope we will have some other youth clubs competing, next year.)

All the first place talent and craft, winners will compete in Statewide competition August 21st at Temple High School and the Royalty will compete for State King/Queen September 17th at Lodge 18 in Elgin.

Our monthly meeting was held July 14, 1983 for Warrenton Youth Club.

Staci Schoenst reported on the swimming party, and Ann Margaret Harper gave the report about YAD in District 1.

Plans for our field trip for July 28th were finalized. All those planning to attend need to be at the Carmine Texaco Station at 7 a.m. that morning.

Remember, you need to work at our feast August 14th and bring a cake for the cake walk.

Fraternally, Staci Schoenst (7-19-83) -SPJST-

RECEIVED MANY RIBBON AWARDS

Senioz Group Talent Winners, L o R: Janice and Donna Stanislav, both of Lodge 66, Waco.

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EL CAMPO-HILLJE YOUTH TELLS ABOUT TRIP SPJST District VI youth members met Wednesday, July 6, 1983 at the El Campo Community Center at 6 a.m. to board two Trailway buses.

In New Braunfels we saw Natural Bridge Caverns. In the caverns there were many educational things that man did not create. The one I liked the most was the Fairy Castles.

Then, we went to Landa Park where we could ride a train, paddle boats, row boats, or play golf. Then, we went to Schliterbahn and that was fun.

Fraternally, Jody Henderson (13) (7-19-83) --SPJST--

LODGE 74 YC DISCUSSES DYAD Dear Vestnik Readers, Lodge 74 Youth Club meeting was called to order by Scott McKinney at 2:25 p.m. Monday, July 11, 1983.

Eric Dirskell led the Pledge of Allegiance and we remained standing for a moment of silent tribute.

Kathy Listiak read the register and the minutes. There were no guests and all members were present.

Diana Fairchild gave the treasurer's report. Our account totaled to $587.64.

Our youth leader, Mrs. Linda Michka, told us about the expense of YAD and the youth talents.

The youth club meeting adjourned at 2:50 p.m.

Fraternally yours, Scott Listiak (14) (7-19-83) -SPJST-

Dear Readers, July 10th, I attended District VII YAD which was held at New Braunfels.

I won 2 first place ribbons in Science/Educational and Hobby Kits, a second place ribbon in Hobby Kits.

I also received a $20 check for being the second place Junior in our youth club. I would like to thank the Supreme Lodge for this check.

July 16th we had our regular meeting at the Scout Hut. Before the meeting everyone made a name tag for camp. After the meeting we had refreshments and then we went to the movies.

Fraternally, Donald Marel (11) Lodge No 117 (7-20-83) -SPJST--

BRYAN YC PRESENTS U.S. FLAG TO MOTHER LODGE 39 Dear Members: Our club held its monthly meeting Sunday, July 9, 1983. We presented the U.S. flag to the adult lodge.

Meredith Childs won the door prize. After our meeting we enjoyed asocial with the adult lodge.

At our next meeting we are to bring toiletry items to give as a charity project.

Saturday, July 16, we all went

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bowling for our social for the month and everyone had fun.

Fraternally, Denise Holubec (9) (7-22-83) -SPJSTLODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Dear Readers, Our monthly meeting of Lodge 24 Youth Club was held Wednesday, July 13, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Denise Posvar. We had 20 members present, 4 guests, and 2 adults. The guests were LaTonya, Beba, and Shawna Mayfield and Tracey Chervenka. We elected a new secretary, Sonia Castillo, to replace Kim Hubnik who had to decline her position.

In old business, we discussed YAD which was held at our lodge Sunday, July 17, 1983. We had a good turnout with several entries in talent, craft, and royalty competition. I'd like to congratulate all the first place winners of our lodge as well as all the District II winners. Point winners from Lodge 24 were: Craig Waits, Denise Posvar, Terri Vanicek, Kristi Waits, John Paul Chervenka, Kim Schneider, Melanie Zavodny, and Janet Macek. Congratulations to the new District II King and Queen.

Best of luck to you both in State.

Before our meeting was adjourned, we accepted four new members to the youth club. They are Albert Alcozer, Misty, Brandi, and Cody Gotcher. Door prizes at the meeting were won by Janet and Carl Macek.

Our next meeting will be held Wednesday, August 10, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. I will see you then.

Fraternally, Melanie Zavodny Reporter (10) (7-20-83) - SPJST NEWS FROM LODGE 39 BRYAN YC Dear Youth Members, July 16, 1983 at Pooh's Park, our youth club had a bowling party at 2 p.m. Meredith Childs won first place in bowling. All the youth club members had fun.

Our next activity will be youth camp at Val Verde starting August 8th.

Mrs. Renea Macik, our youth leader, had a baby girl Sunday, July 17, 1983. Congratulations!

Diane Luza (9) President (7-21-83) -SPJST-

YC NEWS AT SEATON

LODGE 47 The July meeting was called to order by President Shanna Patterson, July 5th at 7:30 p.m.

Nora Skrabanek led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and the Club Motto.

There were 14 members and 3 guests, Martha Culp, Mrs. Hutka and Patrick Hutka, present.

There were no birthdays in the month of July.

Youth Leader Mary Ann Billeck talked about the YAD which was held at Cyclone, July 17th. There were 3 members who went out for queen; they were Kathy Billeck with her Duchess Deana Culp, Kim Craft with Duchess Lisa Hutka and Shanna Patterson with her Duchess Michelle Skrabanek.

Congratulations to Shanna Patterson for being crowned Queen of District II. We are very proud of you.

Our youth leader also talked about camp.

The social for the month was the YAD. Shanna Patterson and Tammy Kortis were voted for the Sunshine Committee. Kim Craft and Kathy Billeck were voted for the Telephone Committee.

Daryl Kortis and Tammy Kortis won the door prize.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

Fraternally, Tammy Kortis, YC Reporter (7-21-83) -SPJST-

Day at the SPJST Hall in Hillje, July 17th.

Lodge 30 members entering talent were Slate Srubar (6-9) who played the accordion to "A Ja Sam;" Rebecca Seller (10-12) played the piano to "Christopher Columbus;" and Michelle Srubar (13-14) who did a dance to "Believe It or Not." Slate and Rebecca both placed second, and Michelle placed first.

In (6-12) Group Talent first place went to Marcy Dorotik, Jennifer Dluhos, Kristi Korenek and Stephanie Roye who are from Lodge 30; they danced to "Greased Lightening."

Lodge 30 members placing first in Craft included Craig Dorotik, Lenice Kaspar, Slate Srubar, Rebecca Sellers, Linda Treumer, Chris Krpec, Michelle Srubar and Jean Dorotik.

ROBSTOWN YOUTH WINS Junior of the Year is Marcy JUNIOR OF THE YEAR Dorotik, and Teenager of the Year went to Vicki Dorotik, both of Dear Readers, Sunday, July 10th, I attended Lodge 30 Taiton.

District VI Queen is also from District VII YAD which was held in Lodge 30: Michelle Srubar was New Braunfels. crowned the new District VI Queen I won a first place ribbon in at YAD; her duchess is Lenice Science/Educational, and Handicraft, a third place ribbon in Kasper. First runner-up is Kristi Sellers and her duchess is Stephanie Hobby Kits.

I also received a $25 check for Roye; they are also from Lodge 30.

In addition to all first place being the first place Junior in our winners, Lodge 30 Youth Club also youth club and a $20 check for being received first place in the Scrapbook first place Junior in District II. I competition. would like to thank the Supreme We would like to thank Lodge 40, Lodge for the two checks I received.

July 16th our regular monthly El Campo-Hillje for hosting the 1983 meeting was held at the Scout Hut. District VI Youth Activity Day. Fraternally, After the meeting several youth Jean Dorotik (14) club members and adults went to (7-27-83) the movies.

-SPJSTFraternally, Jennifer Marek (7) Lodge No. 117 MONTZâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; (7-20-83) (Continued from Page 1) - SPJSTdeveloped theme, "New Beginnings . . . Daring to Discover." During the week, 1,500 young men and women Dear Vestnik Readers, from all 50 states, the District of Sunday, July 17, 1983, El Campo- Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Hillje Lodge 40 hosted District VI Virgin Islands attended leadership YAD. workshops and sessions Taiton had many winners in dealing with issuestopical such as Individual and Group Talent. Those pregnancy, drug and alcoholteenage who placed were: Slate Srubar (6-9) family relations, fitnessabuse, and who played the accordion won 2nd nutrition, future careers and place; in 10-12, Rebecca Sellers intercultural relations. played a piano solo and placed 2nd; During her year as a national in 13-14, Michelle Srubar placed 1st officer, will help plan the performing a dance routine to focus andTeresa content of Future Home"Believe It Or Not." Group Talent makers of America's 1984 National winners are Marcy Dorotik, Jennifer Leadership Meeting, to held next Dluhos, Kristi Korenek and July in Chicago, Illinois.beAlong with Stephanie Roye who danced to other members of the national "Greased Lightning," they won 1st officer team, she will travel several place. to Washington, D.C., to attend We also won first place on our times program planning sessions at the Scrapbook and winners were also organization's national leadership announced in craft. center.

She also will help set policies Our August Outing/Meeting will and develop future for the be held August 7th at the American organization as a goals committee Legion Pool. We will swim first, member of the Future Homemakers then we will hold our meeting and of America National Board of afterwards, we will have a Directors. During the year, Teresa hamburger supper. the other national officers will For the contest we are supposed and lead workshops and give speeches to draw a picture on summer. I hope throughout their regions and the to see you there! country.

Fraternally, Teresa is a senior at Triendswood Michelle Srubar (14) High School, Friendswood, Texas, (7-22-83) and has been a member of Future -SPJSTHomemakers of America for 3 years.

She is the daughter of Monty and TAITON HAS MANY 1ST Dorothy Montz. Her FHA/HERO PLACE WINNERS chapter* adviser is Karen B. Gattis.

Dear Vestnik Readers, Future Homemakers of America SPJST Lodge 30 members is a national vocational student attended District VI Youth Activity organization founded in 1945 with LODGE 30 TAIT ON YC HAS MANY YAD WINNERS

2,387 chapters. Since then it has involved over six million young people and has grown to over 12,500 chapters. *FHA chapters focus on consumer homemaking; HERO chapters emphasize preparation for home economics related occupations.

(Teresa is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Mikulencak of Elgin Lodge No. 18, and Mr. and Mrs. Allie Montz of Houston. Her great-grandparents are Mrs. Frances Mikulencak and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hajda all from Granger.

Her mother will be remembered as Dorothy Mikulencak, a graduate of Elgin High School class of 1960.)

SHELTON-(Continued from Page 1) Karen's high school career is highlighted with many accomplishments.

She was one of the top five finalists nominated for the McLennan County Youth Citizenship Award.

She was awarded the citizenship award for La Vega High School. She also received academic awards for Algebra, Biology, Health, Elementary Analysis, and Accounting.

Other honors include top 10% of Class, National Honor Society, UIL First Division Solo and Ensemble (three first ratings), UIL Second Division Solo and Ensemble (one first rating), Mexia Music Festival Solo and Ensemble (two first ratings), and Flag Solo and Ensemble (ten first ratings). Karen has also received many first place awards in both talent and crafts in SPJST Youth Achievement Day at district and state levels. She has also fulfilled duties as District III Queen 82-83.

Karen also serves the community in volunteer activities. She was a member of the welcoming band for Jimmy Carter when he campaigned for president in Waco. She has worked for the Muscular Dystrophy Telethon two years. She is a volunteer worker at the Alta Vista Elementary Carnival. She delivers Christmas gifts to nursing homes.

She has been both Sunday School and Bible School teacher at St. Paul Lutheran Church, which she attends. She has voluntarily coached both T-Ball and Volleyball teams.

She has even found time to work as a baby sitter and also as a secretary for Lockridge-Priest.

Karen, youngest of five children, has attributed much of her success to her parents, Raymond and Helen Shelton, and family. Church also plays an important role. Karen plans to attend McLennan Community College two years before going to Baylor, where she intends to major in accounting receiving her CPA and minoring in child psychology.

(A nice thought and gesture, Tina.

- Editor.)

Dear Editor, The enclosed information is about Karen Shelton of Lodge 66. She has achieved many outstanding honors and, as a fellow SPJST sister, I feel she needs to be recognized. Would you please print the article and her picture? I would also like the picture returned in the addressed envelope.

Thank you, Tena Urbanek (Member of Lodge 66)

PODPORA LIDSKOST -- BRATRSTV1 cast eeska Utedni organ Slovanske Podporujici Jednoty Statu Texas, zaloiene roku 1897 3. srpna 1983

ROCN1K 71 CISLO 30

Oddil Dopisovate1ii Tak Vselicos -Aneika Houdkova.

Byla jsem velmi pfekvapena, kdyi ten elovek jmenem Clore, kterS, zastfelil sveho otce aby ho zbavil trapeni, byl omilostnen a dan na probaci na tfi roky. To znamena, ze musi cele ty ti i roky se chovat slu gne a nesmi se dostat do nesnazi s policii, ac mohl dostat 20 let v tfestnici a velkou pokutu. Nyni ale jsem byla je g te vice pfekvapena, kdy2 zprava udavala, a Clore byl zateen policii kdy2 tropil na ulici v Houstonu jakousi neplechu a pfi prohlidce byla u nej nalezend marijuana (drog) a mule obdr2et ai 6 mesicil ye vezeni a tisic dolarfi pokuty. Toho drogu bylo jen asi merle ne2 pul unce, ale policie je nyni pfisna na sebe meal kousek drogu.

Ja nevim, pros se opijel a Mal qtrinost, mohl bSrt rad ze jeho soud pro nej tak dobfe dopadl a (Mat dobrotu, 2e ano?

Ve Waxahachie, Tx., jistS, eernoch z Ennis 25. letS7 gel do tovarny tam a zastfelil sveho nadfizeneho skrze to, ie tento jej pfed nekolika tSrdny propustil z prace, kdy2 eernoch nekolikrate spal na praci a byl varovan skrze to. Mel dobrou praci ye skladiAti tovarny a plat velmi dobrSr nebot dostaval vice jak 9 dolaru na hodinu, a to jsou dobre penize! Pro tedy nehledel cleat dobrotu? Toto v g e bylo jeho chyba a prod stfilel toho eloveka? Co z toho nyni bude mit — ztratil v gechno a jiste gpatne dopadne to pro nej.

Pro tu te2ce nemocnou holeieku, ktera potfebuje zdrave jatra, nag president Reagan se na televizi primlouval aby nekdo, komu dite zemfelo, byli tak dobfi a darovali ty jatra nebot' jinak brzy zemfe deveatko, ktere je v nemocnici v Minneapolis, Minn., a chuclak vyh1121 tak §patne. Doufame, ie piece nekdo se smiluje a daruje jatra. Je to smutne pro rodiee se divat na jejich dite, kdy2 je tak blizko smrti. Minu13'7 tSrden mel soud zdej§i aerif Don Byrd, kterS7 v dubnu vrazil svYm autem do Z . elezneho sloupu na Preston Road a rozbil auto, poranil se dobfe a musel loSTt vzat do presbyteranske nemocnice. Tam pfi og etfeni zjistili, 2e mel moc alkoholu v krvi a 2e tedy byl opilST — to potvrdil lekaf i aetfovatelka ktera zkouAela jeho krev. Take fikali, 2e s' erif byl hrubS7 a bojovriST k tern ktefi ho aetfovali. Ale nyni kdy2 byl jeho soud a on se sam obhajoval, tak vAe se zmenilo. Nyni pry nebyl opilS7 a nic Apatneho nefikal a ostatne serif si nic nepamatoval co se del°. Ja tomu nerozumim — kdyi zjistili dva lidi, 2e byl opilSr tak jak to, 2e nyni je to jine? Me se to v ge zda jaksi podezfele a nevim, co si mam o tom myslet?

Zdej§i raneefi a farmafi ktefi vlastni vzicne kone tak jsou te2 tak rozhoreeni, ie jim nekdo bez pfieiny hubi kone takoqm zpusobem, 2e je to hrozne. Od bfezna u2 8 koni bylo zavra2dene tim, ze klackern neb

drZ'adlem od hrabi neb lopat vrazili toto dovnitf koniim do tela a ty pan horznSrm zpilsobem. A ty klisny jsou velmi drahe a nektefi si nemohou opatfit nyni jine klisny. Proto se minu1S7 tSrden se glo asi 100 majitelfi koni a uvalovali o torn, jak kone chranit pied vettelci. Odmena nyni je 1500 dolaril, jenie moind to bude talc° pachatele chytit. Oni totil pracuji ty darebacke kousky vi'dy kdyi je mesieek v uplaiku eili "full moon" a nemusi mit svetla. Nektefi fekli, ie jestli nekoho chytnou v stodole ci magtali, 2e vystfeli a 2e nebudou eekat jestli je elovek ten vinen anebo ne. Policie to ale nechce a fika at' zavolaji je — oni 2e to spravi.

V zoologicke zahrade ve Washingtonu se te g ili, Z"e zvife kteremu se fika "panda" bude miti mlade a ie to bude prvni mlade narozene v cizi zemi. Tedy to LingLing, ktera je pilvodne z Ciny skuteene mela mlade ktere bylo malieke a vailo asi tolik jako evrt libry masla, jenZ'e bohu2e1 asi za tin hodiny po g lo. Ale zfizenci v to zahrade se te gi, ze narok bude zas jine mlade a ie toto vyiije k radosti . vAech lidi. Ty pandy vyhliii trochu jako medvedi, jen ge jsou bile a kolem øéí mail eerna koleeka. Jsou velice pekna a 2ivi se jen bambusovSrmi vetvieky (bamboo) a jsou mylsim jinak mirna zvifata.

Letos Cina si stOovala, 2e bude nouze o bambusove krmivo jeliko2 bambusy kvetou a to znamena, 2e pak stromy uvadnou a ztrati se a teprve za kolik let znovu porostou.

Budou je asi muset nekam jinam pfestehovat nez se to urovni.

Letos v Chicagu, Missouri a jinde maji moc velka horka na ktere tam nejsou zvikli, a nasledkem toho moc lidi zemfelo. V jednom miste bylo tolik tech lidi (obzvlaAte star§ich) ktefi museli bSrti odvezeni do nemocnic. Na jednom miste ambulance odvezli pry vice jak 300 pacientti a zemfelo jich pry vice jak dye ste. My zde v nakm Texasu jsme na ty vedra zvykli, ale na severu ne, a proto pro ne je to velice zle. Letos je ten rok jaksi divn3i — pofad jsme meli tak dlouho dosti mirne poeasi zde v Dallas a jinde zase vedra ktere jindy nemivaji. Ale neda se nic delat a musi to tak bSit, 2e ano? Ale Akoda, ie tolik muselo bSrt! MinuU- tSrden v Houstonu se konalo sejiti jiste rodiny jmenem Gemayel (ac mnozi si jmeno trochu pozmenili na Jamail, ie se to lepe vyslovuje). Ten sarnS, eas byl ve Washingtonu president Lebanonu Gemayel a rodina Jamilova ho pozvala na rodinne sejiti v Houstonu. Se glo se pry asi 500 elenii to rodiny a vAichni jsou nejak spfiznenS7 s presidentem. Tento ov g em poprvne se videl s pfibuzOmi a v gichni mu slibovali podporu v jeho snaze zajistit mir v rodne zemi jejich pfedkii. 13ylo to velice pfatelske a mile. Doufejme, snad nekdy pfeci Lebanon se koneene doeka pokoje a miru.

PfiAti mesic se budou zde konat

volby ohledne toho, aby se zlepAila doprava na ulicich mesta, a aby nebylo tolik provozu. Tech aut a vozil je elm dale tim vice a mestska rada vidi, 2e neco se musi brzy udelat. Nekteti jsou proti tomu utvofit nejakS7 zpfisob dopravy ted' ale vetgina zas vidi, ie to musi jii bit. Tak budem videt, jak to dopadne a co si lid zvoli.

V Montane, Nevade a Wyomingu je velice moc kale a te2 dosti a tyto nemaji ji2 co zfat nebot' trava ji2 je spasend a je obava, ie pojdou tyto zvitata. Tak nfady se uradili s ifady v nakm Texasu a brzy budou sem dopraveno asi tisic koni a dye ste osliku, ktere budou pfedany lidem jeni se zaruei, ze se o ne postaraji. Ale bude lep gi dohled aby ty kone nedopadly smutne jako ty pied osmi mesici v jiinim Texasu.

Tyto zvifata jsou zvikle it volne na prerijich a nyni budou pfestehovani na rand v Collinsville, asi 65 mil od Dallas. Pfeji jim hodne gtesti a aby majitele tech zvifat pak s nimi lepe zachazeli.

Nedavno jsem se zminila, Z`e spisovatel kterS7 se jmenuje William A. Owens napsal peknou knihu o pfistehovalcich, ktefi pfiAli sem do Texasu v devatenactkm stoletim.

ObzvlaAte pry je cast o nasich eeskSrch immigrantu velice pekna.

Kdyby nekdo se o tu knihu zajimal tak jeji jmeno je "Tell me a Story, Sing Me a Song" a zde v Dallas mono ji dostat u Cokesbury Book Store — 1910 Main Street — Dallas, Texas 75201. Cena knihy je $12.50.

Dan je 63 centii a patovne mimo mesto je $1.20.

—SPJST-

Ead San Antonio aslo 133.

Sestry a bratfi, v nedeli, 17. eervence, konala se schilze na geho fadu za velmi pane ileasti. Ten den bylo velike horko, proto v dobfe chlazene mistnosti bylo pfijemne posezeni.

Pfesne ve 2 hodiny odpoledne bratr Emil E. Matula, pfedseda fadu, schuzi zahajil a po slibu vernosti vlajce SpojenS7 ch statu minutou ticha uctili jsme parnatku zesnuleho bratra Josefa Novaka i bstatnich Menu fadu, ktefi nas pfedeAli. Ofednici byli v§ichni pfitomni.

Obsahla zprava tajemnika fadu, bratra Dominika F. Netka, jako i podrobna zprava fin. tajemnice, sestry Violy Mazaeove, byly pozorne vyslechnuty a s malou opravou pfijaty. Jak jii vite, sestra Jarolyn Poppova je nova organizatorka naAeho fadu. Pfejeme ji mnoho zdaru, radostnou praci a te gme se, ie jejim pfieinenim poeet na geho fadu bude vzrustat.

Bratr Dominik F. Netek pfipomenul, ie v nedeli 31. eervence v Comanche Parku bude se konat Festival eeskSr ch spolkil a doporueil k hojne navAteve.

Bratr Anthony Trilieek, pfedseda zabavniho vS7 boru, pfeeetl svoji poteAitelnou finaneni zpravu vS7boru a dodal, 2e sestry Marie Blanafova,

Marcella M. Kleprlikova a M. Peningtonova darovaly kavu. Sestra Marie Poppova za zabavni vSrbor dodala, 2e pro obeerstveni po schfizi je vAe pfipraveno a podekovala vAem, kdo pfispeli, hlavne peeivem.

Postradali jsme sestru Stellu Maraovou, ktera pro potiie s nohou nemohla se do schiize dostavit.

Pfejeme ji filevu a tegime se, 2e v pfi§ti schfizi bude s narni.

Sestra Marcella M. Kleprlikova oznamila vSrroei skatku elenu fadu, pfipadajici na mesice eerven a eervenec, a to: maniele Dominik F. Netkovi oslavili 16. eervna svoje 40. vSrroei, maniele Jaroslav Kleprlikovi oslavili 18. eervna svoje 45. vS7roei.

Dale oslavili: maniele Adolph Poppovi 18. eervna svoje 49. vSTroei, maniele Frank Fajkusovi 12. eervence svoje 42. vStroei, maniele Jim Dlugoshovi svoje 41. vSrroei a maniele David Murleyovi 17. eervence svoje 7. vSrroei. Man2ele Netkovi a Kleprlikovi byli pfedsedou fadu, Emilem E. Matulou a fin. tajemnici fadu, Violou Mazaeovou, dekorovani "corsagem" a "boutonnierem" a vyfotografovani.

Dye pfihla gky o elenstvi nageho fadu byly projednany jmenovanSrm vSrborem, bratrem Dominikem Netkem, sestrou Evelyn Matulovou a bratrem Henrym W. Harbortem a po doporueeni byly pfijaty.

Pfedseda fidu, bratr Emil E. Matula, upozornil na spoleeenskou schuzi sedmeho okrsku, ktera se bude konat v nedeli 30. fijna v Commanche Parku Cis. 3.

Podrobnosti budou je gte projednany a y eas oznameny. Zaroveli pfipomenul, 2e v nedeli 23. fijna v Commanche Corral Parku bude se konat vSrroeni schilze odboeky cis. 11 SVPS, ve ktere budou voleni ntednici pro rok 1984. Proto hojna (least je Z'adouci!

Sestra Marcella M. Kleprlikova oznamila, ie pokraeuje s uspofadanim pamatniku fadu a nechala kolovat hotova 3 dila. Neni to snadna prate, s dokoneenim vkho bude tfeba je g te mnoho easu.

PotfebnSr material by tak dalece mela jii pohromade, diky v gem kdo poskytli jak Vestniky star§iho vydani, jako Bratr Emil E. Matula a maniele Alfred Kalmusovi/ a fotografiemi maniele Frank Fajkusovi.

Je zajimave co se toho seAlo, na g fad mule 133it hrd na svoji einnost a vykonanou praci!

Za neast ve schfizi byli vylosovany 4 ceny, a to: prvni cenu obdr2e1 bratr Frank Fajkus, druhou cenu bratr August Blanaf, tfeti cenu sestra Julia Sefeikova a etvrtou cenu sestra Marcella M. Kleprlikova.

V zaveru bratfi Emil E. Matula a Dominik F. Netek velmi zajimave vypraveli o svSrch za2itcich a bohatSr ch zkar enostech ze sveho cestovani ze sve dovolene a hlavne z dob sveho vojaneeni. Skoda jenom, 'Z'e pro kratkost easu omezili se jen na nejhlavnejAi a nejzajimavejgi body. TeAlme se, ie nam feknou jegte vie v pfiAtich sehilzich.

Ze 61enCI, narozenYch v mesici e'ervnu a ,':;ervenei, byli pfitomni:

3. srpna 1983—VRSTNilin3 sestry Ursula Bartramova, Miloslava Phelpsova, bratfi Jim Dlugosh, Otto Hurta a Jaroslav Kleprlik.

Krasna schilze byla odroeena na navrh bratra George Schultze, podporovanY sestrou Violou Fajkusovou. Po bohatem pohateni bavili jsme se pH spoleeenske He do pozdnich odpolednich hodin.

Sestry a bratti, pristi schime nakho fadu bude se konat tfeti nedeli v srpnu, t.j. 21. srpna, v sini 1505 S. Gevers Street, zaeneme. jako v2dycky, pfesne ve 2 hodiny odpoledne. Pfijd'te, prosim, v hojnem poetu, 'name hodne veci k projednavani, Vak pomoc je nutna.

Nezapomente vzit sebou Vak zname a hlavne (166, ktere ye schfizich postradame!

S bratrskYm pozdravem a pfanim staleho dobreho zdravi, Jaroslav Kleprlik.

—SPJSTEcid

Slovanska Lipa 6. 66, Waco

Cteni bratfi a sestry: NaAi eervencovou schtizi zahajil na g pfedseda bratr Johnny Gaidukk star g, za pHtomnosti 65 elenu a dvou navAtevnikii sice: Rudolph Liman a Jerry Dulock z fadu Nove Kvety e. 35. Elk; doufame, 2e se yam u nas libilo a fie nas brzo zase navkivite.

V§ichni Ufednici byli na svem miste., Vlajky nastolili James Yates a Larry Brem jak obyeejne a test vlajce a fadove hesla jsme odfikali vAichni pii vedeni sestry Donna Stanislavove, ktera to umi hezky.

Pak byl eten protokol z minule schfize a pfijat byl talc, jak napsan.

Dale byly eteny dopisy a zvliAte jeden of Hlavni Ufadovny, ve kterem nam bylo zdeleno, 2e Hlavni Utadovna udelila petset stupendium bratru Steven Stanislavovi a sestfe Diana Pa yliekove; gratulujeme yam oberna; uete se dobite!

Pak jsme pfikroeili ke zpravam ufednikU a vYboru a za nak dozorce pfeeetla zpravu sestra Darlene Engleke ktera, jak obyeejne, byla zajimava a dobra. NaAi dozorci darovali Elm MottskYm hasieUm $200.

Dale za dozorce podal zpravu bratr Frank Miller, Ueetni dozorci, ktera take byla zajimava a dobra.

Za zabavni vYbor podala zpravu sestra Dorothy Shilling a bylo to radost ji vyslechnout nebot' k tomu v2dy pride, trochu humoru. ftekla nam, 2e v patek 19. srpna budeme mit zvla§tni tanec a 2e budou hrat "Country Drifters" tak vy mladi se mate na neco teS'it. Dale, 2e v srpnove schUzi budeme mit tak zvane "chips, dips a napoje."

Za mlada podala zpravu sestra Barbara Brem; povedela nam, 2e mlada bude barvit svoji mistnost nekdy v srpnu a 2e po pfi gti schfizi pojedou k TPL jezeru kde budou mit spoleenou zabavu a 2e nak miada se dobfe osvedeila na enniskem YAD; o torn se ale doetete v na§i anglicke zprave, neni mi to mane vkchno zapsat tak to radeji necham naafi anglicke zpravodajce abych neco nevynechal. NA§ klub mladae je pro nas fad neco zvlaAtniho, jsme na nej hrdi. Dale sestra Bremova rozdala mladai eeky za jejich vYhry na YAD. Sestra Libby Parma nam pfeeetla zpravu jejiho "Trust Fondu", kterY ji2 daroval $150. sestfe Karen

Shelton jako graduaeni dar a nas klub mladeie daroval 50 dolari do tohoto fondu. Bratfi a sestry zde je pro vas pfilaitost darovat neco do tohoto fondu; kaklY takovY dar si miiete odeeist z va§eho "Income Taxu"; pomorte mladai docilit veal manosti a pomoci nadanYm studentilm a jinYch potfeb.

Pak podala zpravu sestra Jeanette Smith za na g' blahobytni (Welfare) vYbor a pfeeetla mnoho delcovnYch dopisi a povedela nam, 2e se vYbor usnesl darovat 50 dolarii kaidemu temto lidem: Buddy Seay, Linda Steinhauser, Ben Norsove rodine a Lena Williams co bylo f Aden' opravneno a jednohlasne odhlasovano.

Nemocne mame bratry 0. L. Morrow a 2e bratr Jim Vrana piijde do nomocnice v pondeli a pfejeme jim brzke a trvale uzdraveni. Dale Larry a jeho man2elka obdrieli nadeleni hezkeho synaeku a take bratr Eddie Mazanec III a jeho manielka obdr2eli nadeleni hezkeho synaeka; novorozenYm pfejeme mnoho itesti a radosti. Take jsme ztratili bratra James Moore, kterY odekl odkud nevi navratu; zesnulemu budii zeme lehkou a eest jeho parnatce. Jeho rodine vyslovojeme naafi up•imnou soustrast.

Pak promluvil bratr Silas Smith, prvni gratuloval bratru Steven Stanislavovi a sestfe Diana Pavlie'kove obdr2eni stipendi a od Hlavni Ufadovny a dale nam fekl, 2e pfi§tich par tYdnU bude pracovat ve vYchodnim Texasu k dalAimu vzrustu na§i SPJST; pfejeme mu mnoho Uspechii.

Pak jsme pfijali tyto nova eleny do naseho fadu: Melissa. Adamson, Victoria G. Manax, Susan L. Schrader, Blake Rayna, Mark Ray Helona a Laurie J. Helona, doufame 2e se jim u nas bude libit a 2e budou navAtevovat nak schilze.

Pak jsme zazpivali "Happy Birthday" temto bratrum a sestram, ktefi meli sve narozeniny v eervenci: Glenna Dungan, Georgia Kofnovec, Emil Barak, Leona Nors, Dorothy Shilling, Melissa Owens, Roland Webb a Kevin Owens. Dort pfinesi Kevin Owens, kterY byl hezky.

Bratr Johnnie Gaidukk, pfedseda, kterY se prave vratil z Nemecka, Ceskoslovenska a Italie; nam fekl, 2e se me'li dobra ale mii2eme bYt v§ichni hrdi na na§i Ameriku, kde je nejlepe. S tim souhlasim; vAude je dobfe ale dome je nejlepe.

Jelika nebylo dalAiho jednani, schaze byla ukoneena tak jestli jsem neco vynechal doufame, fie tomu staremu dedkovi prominete nebot' to stare, palica ui tak nepracuje tak, jak jednou pracovala. Pfeju yam vkm dobra zdravieko a mnoho S'testi.

S bratrskYm pozdravem, Otto HanuA. —SPJST -

Novinky z 7Y/du 6. 172 v Pasadena.

Valente sestry, bratti a etenafi Vestniku, Tak pro tento eas dame yam vedet, co se u nas tu v Pasadena del° 17. eervence. Byl u nas den spoleenY pro vkchny sestry a bratry od 1 hodiny do tfech a pozdeji byl tanec s hudbou "Texas Brew," smichana muziku. Lidi bylo pinY sal k obedu a poeasi bylo velice pfekrasne. VAichni si uiili dobrYch easii; maso bylo pfichystano za co ja vim tiemi kuchafi hovezi opekane na rani

(barbecue) to byli: Julius Zella, Josef Kfenek, Jerry Dressler, Tommy Wallace, Albert Risinger a Willie Walla. Hlavni kuchaH vkho masa byli Josef Kfenek, Albert Risinger, Willie Walla skoro z rana v patek a2 do tmy brzy do pfilnoci v patek.

V nalevni byli §enkYfi bratfi Jerry Dressler, Bernard Orsak, Tommy Wallace, Julius Zella, Norman Toffte, Harry Brankowski a Wink Appelt.

Kuchafi byli Vicki Dressler a 3 dcery, Jan Lyman, Tommie a Albert Risinger, David Hrabina, Margie Hrabina, Leona Zella, Henrietta Kfenek, Amalie Toffte, Cecilia Klee'ka, Sylvia Hugo, Mary Green, Evelyn Kimmons, Billie Schonberg a Helen Wallace.

Na na g den ceremonial. byl pfedseda Albert Risinger a hoste v piedu sine byli Tinnie a Willie Walla, Mary Green, Earlene a dcera i Vaclav Lymanovi, Sylvia a Hanz Hugo, Josef a Henrietta Kfenek.

Na den shromaldeni bratr a sestra Jan a Pearl Lymanovi darovali dva pckne obrazky to co visi na sten& kde vstoupite do naafi sine. Delcujeme yam, Jan a Pearl Lyman a jeden byl darovan Danielem Berry, nasim bYvalYm piedsedou.

Naa druhY den shroma2deni bratril a sester bude 30. fijna; zveme vas vkchny zase k !Am do Pasadeny.

Take jsem mel pfile2itost se uvidet s bratrem Victorem Petrem v nedeli 17. eervence a bratru Petrovi je dost lepe. Take s nami byla sestra Renea Ordnerova a vypada, 2e jako by ji nebylo nic. Nak sestra Sylvia Hugo, je v nemocnici Southwest Memorial; byla operovana na kreni kost. Pfejeme naAi sestfe Sylvia Hugo to brzke uzdraveni a lehke ulevy.

Dozvidavame se, 2e budeme mit eeskeho ueitele ueit eesky brzy u nas v fadu e. 172. Rozkvet.

Ja se take citim moc lepe u2 jsem hotov nazpatek do prate.

Datil a vody bylo pfes tYden brzy pfemoc v mistech, ale diky Bohu za obeerstveni na par dni, ale to uznavame to, 2e je nak texaske leto tu par mesicu nebo brzy etyfi mesice.

Na vae nak drahe nemocne tvidycky vzpominame, kde kdo je v domech nebo Utulnach a v nemocnici, nekde pfejeme v'S'em lehkou Ulevu a brzke uzdraveni, atd. A na zesnule se modlime Boie dej2 jim lehke odpoeinuti y e spanku v zahradach kvetin na veenosti.

S pfatelskYm pozdravem, Jan T. Mikeska.

—SPJST-

K 60 vroei imrti beletristy Sumavy Karla Klostermanna (1848-1923) V druhe polovine eervence pied 60 lety zemf el y e \Tau 75 let vYznamnY eesky spisovatel Karel Klostermann. 2ivotni dilo a vlastenecke isili tohoto beletristy Sumavy, je2 se narodil mimo starou vlas v Hornim Rakousku a byl jen easteene eeskeho pfivodu, bylo zafnYm pfikladem mnohym narodnim pracovnikum jak v druhe polovine minuleho stoleti tak i prvnich vic jak 20 let nakho stoleti.

Karel Klostermann se v Hornim Rakousku nejen neodnarodnil, ale ani nezvla2nel k svenii-40vodu; naopak, k svemu pilvodu se hrde hlasil, eesky pii kaRie vhodne

pfile2itosti mluvil a takfka vkchna sve, dila sepsal v eeskem jazyce. K. Klostermann prosazoval za Rakouska jak na vefejnosti tak ve svYch dilech rovnopravnost eeskeho jazyka, eim2 nebyl v oblibe u tehdejAich vladnich kruhi nata pak potureencii, ktefi na svou rodnou fee zapomeli a velebili jen tehdejAi t.

Ufedni jazyk.

Klostermann, jak ji2 zmineno, se narodil v hornorakouskem Haagu 15.

Unora 1848. Po vychozeni obecne §koly byl poslan rodiei na stfeda kolska studia do Pisku v jiZ. Cechach, kde v roce 1865 maturoval na tamejS'irn gymnasiu s vyznamenanim. Po maturite studoval na pfani otce ve Vidni medicinu, anii sam mel k ni zvleAtni zalibu. Z tohoto dilvodu lekafska studia nedokoneil a stal se v roku 1870 vychovatelem v rodine panskeho spravce Karla Kueery v Zamberku v severovYch. Cechach, kde pobyl 2 leta — die Kloster manna —nejkrasnej gi sveho 2ivota.

Pak dostal se doporueenim profesora Ed. Alberta do redakce vide!IslcYch novin Wanderer a odtud pfekl do Plzne, kde byl suplentem pro francouzsIcY jazyk na nemecke statni realce. V roce 1877 Klostermann nabyl definitivy statni profesorskou zkoakou v Praze a od to doby ztravil velkou vetS'inu sveho 2ivota jako profesor francoakiny a nemeiny na zminene plzeilske Akole.

Karel Klostermann se stal literarne einnYm dosti pozde. Na literarni scenu vystoupil ai po roce 1885 na vYzvu hlavniho redaktora novin Politika J. Nedomy pod pseudonymem Faustin fadou fejetonu nazvanYch Crty ze stredni Francie. Ponevadi tyto fejetony se setkaly se zajmem etenafil, tak Klostermann sepsal pod stejnYm pseudonymem Faustin v roce 1890 sve prvni kni2ni dilo, povidku Boehmerwaldskizzen, v ni2 se pod vlivem nemeckYch Auma y skYch basnikii Ranka a Stiftera zpovida ze sve lasky ke krasam Aumayskeho pozemi. Ceska kritika pfijala toto dilo pfiznive, ale nemeckY tisk tuto knihu umleel nadobro. Je vic jak pravde podobne, 2e hlavni pfieina zamitnuti tohoto Klostermannova dila nemeckou kritikou spoeivala v postoji tohoto spisovatele k narodni otazce obyvatelstva Sumavy a k rovnopravnosti eeskeho jazyka v habsburskem cisafstvi. Cegti spisovatele soustfedeni v t. zv. S'kole narodni pfijali Karla Klostermanna s nadknim do svYch fad a tento vynikajici spisovatel ji2 v roce 1891 na pozvani Vaclava Vleka, redaktora Osvety (hlavniho easopisu narodni) sepsal svou prvni eeskou povidku Rychtaffiv syn. Tato povidka, mimo sve kni2ni formy, vychazela ye zminenem easopisu na pokraeovani. Pak nasledoval rozsahlY nadhernY roman 2e sveta lesnich samot a y e stejnem roce 1892 skvele dilo Vraji §uma y skem. V pflAtim roce to byl roman Majitele huti (pozdeji nazvanY Sklafi); tento roman byl tai otiAten na pokraeovani, tentokrate v easopise Zlata Praha. Da1§1 pfekrasna povidka V srdci S'uma y skYch hvozdil byla venovana °pet Sumave, ja byla druhou domovinou tohoto vYznamneho spisovatele. Karel Klosterrnann tu na Sumave nejen rok co rok, bud' jak student anebo v letech pozdej g ich, travil u pfibuznYch east letnich prazdnin, ale i Sumavu poznal te2 v zime, kdy2 na

14/VESTMK-3. srpna 1983 vanoce z Vidne pies historickk Pasov domil cestoval. Tehdej'Ai tak •ka neprostupne §umayske pralesy, slatiny a mleelive plane pfisobici neodolatelnYm kouzlem na jeho obrazotvornost, zvyky, obyeeje, zpilsob 2ivota i aivotni nazory g uma y skYch horalu byly prvky, ktere v Klostermannovi vykrystalizovaly v tak nadherne poetickou prOzu tohoto jihozapadniho eeskeho pomezi, ae pravem on vic jak kdo jinY si zaslou2i pfidomek beletrista Sumavy.

Pig tim vYteenkm dilern je roman Za Atestim (vzpominky na studijni leta ye Vidni a na iivot vidaskYch eechil); tento roman zase vychazel na pokraeovani v Osvete, kniine byl vydan znamYm VilimkovYm knihkupectvim v roce 1895. V dal'Ai tvorbe zachazi Klostermann z pomezi dale do kraje. Tu piedevAim vynika, roman Mlhy na blatech, die ktereho byl natoeen znarnY celoveeerni film stejneho jmena.

Zajiste mnozi z etenafil' si na premier' tohoto pekneho filmu — pied vic jak 40 lety — pamatuji. Z plzeriskeho a pralskeho prostfedi sepsal Klostermann 4 dilnY roman Suplent, zabkvajici se kritickYm rozborem byrokratickYch porneril na tehdejsich stiednichMet'.

Romany a povidky tohoto spisovatele vychazely od roku 1894 tea pod nizvem Sebrane spisy Klostermannovy. V nich byly vydany mimo ji2 zminenYch praci tyto dila: Svetak z Podlesi, HostinnY (Him, Domek v Poledni ulici, Kam speji (Yeti, Ve svetlech a stinech Babelu, Ze Aumayskeho Podlesi, Pauma yske rhapsodie, Urvane listi, Z dobreho srdce, Odyssea soudniho sluhy, Snfmky lidi a veci, 2ichovieti pUlpani, Vypovezen, Mrtvi se nevraceji, Ecce homo, Pozdni laska, Zmizela osada, Dokonalk kavalir a Na Uteku. Roman Pan Zbynek Bukvice na akanove a 3 dalAi povidky byly vytiAteny as po Umrti tohoto vYznamneho spisovatele.

ZminenY roman byl vydan kni2ne v roce 1924; povidka nazvana Ze Sumavy-prvni Klosterrnannova kniha Boehmerwaldskizzen-byla pfelaena a vytiAtena v roku 1925.

Ve stejnem roce byla vytiAtena kniha nazvana 8uma y ske povidky a v roce 1926 byla vydana kniha Cervanky meho mladi. Karel Klostermann zemfel uprostfed plodne prate 16 e'ervence 1923 — pied 60 lety — ve Stekni u Strakonic v jeho oblibenam PoAumavi.

Klostermannova tvorba byla pfedevAim zametena na jihozapadni historicke eeske pomezi, jelikoi miloval Sumav y , jeji divokou pfirodu i teikY divot tamej§ich obyvatel. Klostermannovy vynikajici romany a povidky z teto oblasti maji etenafskou piitailivost a barvitY sioh, jelika autor soustiedil popis iivota sklatil a pytlaku kolem• konvenene pojatYch milostnYch historek. Navic jak v romanech, tak v povidkach jsou pravdive zachyceny zmeny v 2ivote 8umavanii, jea pfines1 tam pronikajici prhmysl, a je tu velmi Give vylieen boj horalu o skYvu chleba s drsnou pfirodou. Souhrnem feeeno: Klostermannova literarni tvorba je libiva a romanticka, diva i rang., lehka, ternef konveneni. Dle povolanYch kritikil jsou Klostermannovy povidky a romany tak vYteenou lidovou eetbou, 2e spisovatel path' k tento eeskYm nejpiednej'Aim

spisovatelum, p g icim podobnYm stylem.

Mimo opravdu skvele tvorby tohoto spisovatele je zajiste na miste te2 zdUraznit jeho nebojacnk postoj k narodni otazce a k rovnopravnosti eeskeho jazyka s nemeckou reel (v tehdejAi dobe) jak na Sumav y tak ye v gech zemich eeske koruny. Tato rovnopravnost pak — dle Klostermanna — odstrani asimilaci, ktera, vhly, jak ve stare vlasti, tak jinde, byla k neprospechu naiemu lidu. Klostermanniiv nazor na rovnopravnost a asimilaci je vhodnYm piikladem pro nas v dneAni dobe v naAi krajanske vetvi jak tu v Texasu tak v cele Americe, jelika k zachovani nageho narodniho dedictvi potiebujeme eeskou fee. Tento fakt by si meli uvedomit poiadatele naAich eeskoamerickYch slavnosti a propagaenich podnikil k zachovani odkazu na'Aich piedkn, jelika tyto slavnosti a programy jsou piedev§im ureeny pro pfisluAniky nasi krajanske vetve. Je trapne, kdyi celkovY program i jednotlive proslovy jsou na zminenYch udalostech 99'/2% jen v Anglietine!

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slovu. — She didn't let him speak for the whole evening. Dostal za vyueenou. — They taught/gave him a lesson. Dostalo se na vSechny. — There was enough left for everybody.

Dostal jsem chtipku. — I got (caught) flu. Auto dostalo smyk. — The car skidded. Kdy2 dostal zlost, celSr zrudl.

— When he became angry, he turned red. Chlapec doma dostal. — The boy was punished at home. Dostali jsme se do dzkych. — We are in a fix.

Dostali jsme se do pane kaSe. — We've got in a pretty mess. Dostali jsme se z blata do louZe. — We've got out of the frying pan into the fire. Ja se tomu muslin dostat na kloub. — I must get at the root of it. AZ" dostane§ rozum, potom domluvfme se. — , . .

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Dostali se k moci. — They came to power. V diskusi jsme se dostali na zajfmave tema. — In discussion we came to speak about an interesting theme. Byl tam nemocny, ale u2 se z toho dostal. — He was seriously ill, but he has already recovered. Poekej, ty dostane§! — You'll catch it from me! Dostal ko S . em. — He got the mitten (was rejected). Dostal ranu. — He was hit. Dostal jsem hlad a 21zeti.

— I got hungry and thirsty. To vabec nenf k dostanf. — It can't be had.

Dostal se do dobre kondice. — He is fit (up to the mark).

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Pokladali jsme ho omylem za cizince (to take for). Babieka se na me zlobi pro ten malt' Zert (joke). Karel se se svYmi kamarady o v gechno poctive rozdelil (to divide). JeSte nevfm, jak budu ten matematicky problem resit (to solve). Z e'eho se vyrabi Zelezo? (is made) VSechny deti si chtely na gtehatko alespoii sahnout (to touch). Staryr elovek se unavene optel o zabradli (to lean against - the railing). Já yam dokaiu opak (to prove - the opposite). Jeho dedeeek umfel na nejakou tropickou nemoc.

Nemohu s jeho nazory souhlasit.

NadSenf vladlo celYm mestem (enthusiasm-to rule, control).

Some phrases with the verb to get.

Dostal jsem chut' na zmrzlinu. — I feel like having ice-cream. Dostal strach a utekl. — He became afraid and fled, Za ceIST veoer se nedostal k

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AUGUST 6TH Ray Jurecka

A Dress Code Dance

Ballroom Music

AUGUST 7TH ANNUAL HOMECOMING Dinner 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Bingo 2 p.m.-4 p.m.

Music by Lee Roy Matocha Orchestra

Free Dance 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

Casual Dress

AUGUST 12TH Dutchmasters

Casual Dress

Country, Western & Variety

AUGUST 13TH John Sullivan Orchestra Ballroom Music A Dress Code Dance Tickets for this dance will be $5.00 each

AUGUST 19TH The Rounders

Casual Dress

Knights of Dixie

A Dress Code Dance

Country & Western

AUGUST 20TH Ballroom Music

AUGUST 27TH Litt'l Fishermen

Casual Dress Waltzes, Polkas and Landlers

Ompah Music

Breakfast will be available in the Lodge 88 Dining Room for you to enjoy after each Saturday night dance

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Saturday, October 22-Dance, Bill Kucera Saturday, October 29-Dance-Bill Kucera (Every Friday night ballroom dancing: Dress Code)

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Lodge No. 107, Floresville Sunday, Aug. 14-Lodge Monthly Meeting and CAN Program, 6 p.m. *5*

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Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood Friday, Aug. 5-Lodge Meeting, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 6-Wedding Sunday, Aug. 7-Peterson Reunion Friday, Aug. 12-Social Night Saturday, Aug. 13-Wedding Anniversary Sunday, Aug. 14-Degner-Schronk Reunion Friday, Aug. 19-Social Night Saturday, Aug. 20-CB Club Supper 6:30; and Public Dance, music by Ed Reinke & his Swingsters, 8:30 to 12:30 Sunday, Aug. 21-Adler Reunion Friday, Aug. 26-Social Night Saturday, Aug. 27-Wedding Anniversary Sunday, Aug. 28-Zettler Reunion ***

Lodge No. 13, Dime Box Saturday, Aug. 20-Phoenix Saturday, Aug. 27-American Cancer Society Benefit; music by King of Swing Band

Lodge No. 130, Dallas & Sokol Zizka

Lodge No. 54, West Saturday, Aug. 6-Wedding Reception/Dance Tuesday, Aug. 9-Sokol West Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 13-Ernest Cineks' 50th Ann. Saturday, Aug. 20-L ulac Dance Saturday, Aug. 27-Wedding Reception/Dance Saturday, Sept. 10-Lulac Dance Sunday, Sept. 11-Lodge Meeting & Social, 3 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 17-Wedding Reception & Dance Saturday, Sept. 24-Lulac Dance Saturday, Oct. 8-Lulac Dance Sunday, Oct. I6-Wedding Reception Saturday, Oct. 22-Wedding Reception & Dance Monday, Oct. 24-RVOS No. 78 Annual Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 29-Lulac Dance ***

Saturday, Aug. 6-Jodie Mikula Saturday, Aug. 20-Czech Mates Saturday, Sept. 3-Harold Strand Saturday, Sept. 17-Jodie Mikula

*** Lodge No. 133, San Antonio

Sunday, Aug. 21-Lodge Meeting at 1505 S. Gevers St., 2 p.m. *5*

Lodge No. 142, Houston Sunday, Aug. 7-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 2-Lodge Meeting, 8 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 2-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m.

*** Lodge No. 154, Ft. Worth

Sunday, Aug. 14-Lodge Meeting Saturday, Aug. 27-C/W Dance, with Jerry Max Lane (Bingo Every Friday, 7:30 p.m.)

*** Lodge No. 155, Austin

Sunday, Aug. 7-Lodge Regular Meeting, 2314 Shoalmont in Austin at 3 p.m. ***

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Lodge No. 66, Waco

Lodge No. 15, Buckholts

Lodge No. 172, Pasadena

Saturday, Aug. 6-Country Drifters Sunday, Aug. 13-Dallas Friday, Aug. 19-Country Drifters Saturday, Aug. 20-Billy Uptmor & The Makers Sunday, Aug. 21-Lodge Meeting, 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 27-Cherokee Rose Saturday, Sept. 3-Country Drifters Saturday, Sept. 10-Jodie Mikula Saturday, Sept. 17-Jerry Haisler Saturday, Sept. 24-Cherokee Rose ***

Saturday, Aug. 6-The Vaneks Saturday, Aug. 13-The Legends Saturday, Aug. 20-Dixie Kings Saturday, Aug. 27-Heart of Texas Czechs Saturday, Sept. 3-Neal Hart (C/W) Saturday, Sept. 10-E. J. Macik (Var.) Saturday, Sept. 17-Lee Roy Matocha (Var.) Saturday, Sept. 24-The Legends (C/W) (Lodge meetings the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.)

Lodge No. 74, Lovelady

Monday, Aug. 15-Lodge Meeting at 7 p.m. in the Guarantee Federal Bldg., corner of Laurel & First Street, La Marque; Refreshments served afterwards ***

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

Lodge No. 18, Elgin Saturday, Aug. 6-Private Wedding Rental Friday, Aug. 12-People's Choice Saturday, Aug. 13-Ellinger Combo (P/W) Sunday, Aug. 14-Private Reunion Rental Saturday, Aug. 20-Private Wedding Rental Sunday, Aug. 21-Lodge Meeting & Social, with Covered Dish Supper at 6 p.m.; also Games for Everyone Saturday, Aug. 27-Hi-Toppers (P/W) ***

Lodge No. 24, Cyclone Thursday, Aug. 4-Elm Creek Water Shed Authority, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 6-Casuals Sunday, Aug. 7-Bullock-Marek Wedding; music by Texas Turkey Band Wednesday, Aug. 10-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.; bring snacks for social after the meeting Saturday, Aug. 13-Allison-Mikeska Wedding; music by Horizons Monday, Aug. 15-Board Meeting, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 20-Hubnik-Vansa Wedding; music by Sterling Country Saturday, Aug. 27-Jerry Haisler ***

Lodge No. 29, Taylor Saturday, Aug. 6-Debonaires Sunday, Aug. 7-Lodge Meeting (Date changed due to District II Meeting at Round Rock) Saturday, Aug. 27-Jodie Jay Saturday, Sept. 17-King of Swing ***

Lodge No. 35, Elk Saturday, Aug. 6-Jerry & Melody Five Saturday, Aug. 13-Roy Robbins & Availabies Saturday, Aug. 20-Starlites Saturday, Aug. 27-Country Drifters Saturday, Sept. 3-Jerry & Melody Five Saturday, Sept. 10-Country Drifters Saturday, Sept. 17-Cherokee Rose Saturday, Sept. 24-S tarlites ***

Lodge No. 39, Bryan Saturday, Aug. 6-Lee Roy Matocha Sunday, Aug. 14-Meeting/Social/Supper Saturday, Aug. 20-Next Generation ***

Lodge No. 40, El Campo-Hillje (Monthly meeting every 3rd Wednesday of each month at El Campo-Hillje Hall, 7:30 p.m.) ***

Lodge No. 47, Seaton Saturday, Aug. 6-The Polka Dots Sunday, Aug. 7-Lodge & Ye Meetings, 2 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 9-No Choral Rehearsal (Until Aug. 23rd) Saturday, Aug. 13-Jerry Haisler Sunday, Aug. 14-Shenkir Reunion Tuesday, Aug. 16-Trustees' Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 20-Schnabel-Mokry Wedding Eric Honza Orch.

Tuesday, Aug. 23-Choral Rehearsal, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 27-Wence Shimek Saturday, Sept. 3-Jodie Jay & The Silvertones Saturday, Sept. 10-Ellinger Combo Saturday, Sept. 17-Ray Jurecka Orch. (B/R) Saturday, Sept. 24--Gilbert Kautz Orch. (B/R) ..„ .

Saturday, Aug. 6-Heart of Texas Road Gang Saturday, Aug. 13-Silver Dollar Band Saturday, Aug. 20-Gary Josey & Lone Star Express Saturday, Aug. 27-Music Masters Saturday, Sept. 3-Country Roads Saturday, Sept. 10-Silver River Band Saturday, Sept. 17-New Generation Saturday, Sept. 24-Hard Country with Don Price 4**

Lodge No. 80, Holland Friday, Aug. 5-Leather & Lace Saturday, Aug. 6-King of Swing Sunday, Aug. 7-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 13-Debonaires Saturday, Aug. 20-Casuals Friday, Aug. 26-Debonaires (Game Night Every Thursday, 7:30 p.m.) *5*

Lodge No. 81, Needville Tuesday, Aug. 9-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

*** Lodge No. 84, Dallas

Saturday, Aug. 6-Country Boys Polka Band Saturday, Aug. 20-Jodie Mikula Polka Band Saturday, Sept. 17-Lodge 84's Czech Fest Opens, 8:30 to 12:30, with music by The Czech Harvesters Sunday, Sept. 18-Old-fashioned Czech Dinner served and Dance from 4-8, with music by Harold Strand; plus lots of various booths *5*

Lodge No. 88, Houston Wednesday, Aug. 3-Birthday Club Sisters' Card Party/Luncheon Saturday, Aug. 6-Ray Jurecka (B/R) Sunday, Aug. 7-Lodge 88's Annual Homecoming; FREE Dinner for Lodge 88 Members; Public FREE Dance, 5-9, with Lee Roy Matocha Orch.

Wednesday, Aug. 10-Birthday Club Sisters' Meeting/Card Party & Luncheon Friday, Aug. I 2-Dutchmasters (Variety) Saturday, Aug. 13-John Sullivan (B/R) Friday, Aug. 19-Rounders (C/W) Saturday, Aug. 20-Knights of Dixie (B/R) Saturday, Aug. 27-Little Fishermen of Ne Braunfels (Var.) Friday, Sept. 2-Original River Road Band (C/W) Saturday, Sept. 3-Ellinger Combo Saturday, Sept. 10-Knights of Dixie (B/R) Friday, Sept. 16-Texas Brew (C/W) Saturday, Sept. 17-Vrazels (Variety) Saturday, Sept. 24-Al Pierson Big Band USA (DR) (Social night every Thurs., 7:15-EB; & 7:30RG) (Men's Club meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at 8 a.m.; Breakfast/Meeting/etc.) *5*

Lodge No. 92, Ft. Worth Sunday, August 14-Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

Sunday, September II-Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

Saturday, September 17-Dance-Bill Kucera taltflikriOttOberAft-Datme-Heurat . Rejcek

*** Lodge No. 173, Galveston

Lodge No. 177, Academy Saturday, Aug. 6-Johnny Lyon (C/W) Friday, Aug. 12-(No Dance:Refer to Aug. 19) Saturday, Aug. 13-Battle Dance: Jody Jay Silvertones vs The Road Runners Friday, Aug. 19--Morgan's Point Volunteer Fire Dept. Dance; music by Jerry, Butch and The Gentres Saturday, Aug. 20-Jerry, Butch & The Gentres Friday, Aug. 26-Muscular Dystrophy Benefit Dance; music by Leather & Lace; Admission $4 Per Person ***

Lodge No. 178, Longview Saturday, Aug. 6-Larry Stanley Saturday, Aug. 13-Noonday Express Saturday, Aug. 20-Noonday Express Sunday, Aug. 21-Business Meeting, followed

by Ice-Cream/Cake Social Aug. 27-Wind River *5*

Lodge No. 179, Warrenton Thursday, Aug. 11-Lodge Meeting, 8 p.m.; snack social afterwards Sunday, Aug. 14-Annual Feast with fried chicken meal served at 11 a.m.; Entertainment throughout the Evening; Bingo, 1 p.m.; also Variety Shoot *5*

Lodge No. 180, Burleson Saturday, Aug. 6-Horizons Saturday, Aug. 13-The American Sunrise Saturday, Aug. 20-Ramblin' Rhythm Saturday, Aug. 27-Gentres Sunday, Aug. 28-5th Anniversary Celebration of Lodge 180; Math Sladky of Nebraska playing (P/W) music Saturday, Sept. 3-Country Junction Saturday, Sept. 10-Rhythm Reunion Saturday, Sept. 17-Ramblin' Rhythm Saturday, Sept. 24-The Gentres Saturday, Oct. I-Country Junction Saturday, Oct. 8-Rhythm Reunion Saturday, Oct. 15-Ramblin' Rhythm Saturday, Oct. 22-The Gentres Saturday, Oct. 29-Country Junction (Lodge meeting every 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7:30; Board meeting every 1st Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m.) ; *5*

Lodge No. 183, Mid-Cities Saturday, Aug. 13-Dance with music by Polka Patriots (Cover Charge) Sunday, Aug. 14-Lodge Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 10-Dance; music by The Night Hawks (C/W); 9-1 Sunday, Sept. /1-Lodge Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 24-Dedication & Oaenhouse Celebration, 3-4 p.m.; Dedication7RibbonCutting; Dinner, 5-9 p.m.; Dance, 5-1, music

by Rejcek Polka Band, The Melody Masters, & The Panther City Polka Boys

(Bingo every Tuesday on Sunday, 2 p.m.)

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*** Lodge No. 185, New Braunfels

Thursday, Aug. 18-Lodge Meeting at Eagles Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 18-Fall Ball Thursday, Oct. 20-Lodge Meeting at Eagles Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 17-Annual Lodge Meeting & Election of Officers, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 17-Lodge 185 Christmas Party at Cibolo City Park *5*

Lodge No 186, Caldwell Friday, Aug. 5-Game Room & Skate, 8-12 Saturday, Aug. 6-Dance: Music Masters (C/W), 9-1 Sunday, Aug. 7-Game Room Friday, Aug. 12-Game Room & Skate, 8-12 Saturday, Aug. 13-Dance: Moonlight Prowlers (C/W), 9-1 Sunday, Aug. 14-Dance: The Moods (C/W), 812 "Free Keg Beer"; You All Come!

Friday, Aug. 19-Game Room & Skate, 8-12 Saturday, Aug. 20-Dance: Joe Cruz & Cruisers (C/W), 9-1 Sunday, Aug. 21-Game Room Friday, Aug. 26-Skate, 8-10; Dance: with music by Texas Unlimited, 10-12 Saturday, Aug. 27-Dance: Trinity River Boys (C/W), 9-1 Sunday, Aug. 28-Game Room *5*

Lodge 187, Round Rock Friday, August 5-Peoples Choice (C/W), 8-12 Saturday, August 6-Bert Rivera (C/W), 8:3012::3a Friday, August 12-Debonaires (C/W) 8-12 Saturday, August 13-Jess DeMaine (C/W), 8:30-12:30 Sunday, Aug. 14-Hosting District II Fall Meeting & Youth Day, 2 p.m.; Afternoon Entertainment by Seaton Brass Band; Meeting Attendants will receive FREE Meal served at 5 p.m.; Others will be charged $2.50 Per Preson for Meal/Dance; music at night by a Country/Western Band, FREE admission to Meeting Attendants only Friday, August 19-Moods (C/W), 8-12 Saturday, August 20-Peoples Choice, 8:30 12:30 Sunday, August 21-King of Swing, 5-9 Friday, August 26-The Jimmy Mac Band (C/W), 8-12 Saturday, August 27-Debonaires (C/W), 8:3012:30 (Game Social every Tues. night, 7 p.m.; Lodge Meetings 3rd Sunday, each month -covered dish dinner)

*** Lodge No. 188, Centerville

Saturday, Aug. 6-Gary Jose & Lone Star Express Saturday, Aug. 13-Firewater Monday, Aug. 15-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 Saturday, Aug. 20-Heart of Texas Road Gang Saturday, Aug. 27-Doc Wooley

REUNIONS wous■Nommommm BERAN REUNION VFW Hall - Moulton, Texas August 14, 1983 Registration: 10 a.m. on - Dinner at 12:00, and live music by Rudy Kurtz, Jr. Orchestra of Port Lavaca for your listening and dancing pleasure in air-conditioned hall.

Each family is asked to bring a basket lunch.

The Beran Clan are descendants of these original families: Charles and Mary (Pryor) Beran, Moulton, TX Kristian and Maria (Beran) Sembera, Flatonia, TX John and Frances (Beran) Novak, Flatonia, TX Martin and Christina (Beran) Pesek, Sweet Home, TX Vine and Anna (Beran) Darilek, Praha, TX John and Carolina (Beran) Valenta, Shiner, TX Joe and Theresa (Beran) Bartusek, Houston, TX, and the Machac Family. Mark the date on your calendar and pass the word to your relatives. I hope to see you on August 14, 1983, and plan to have a good time.

Mrs. Vlasta Pavlas ***

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