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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 USPS — 65848000 VOLUME 71 —NUMBER 31 AUGUST 24, 1983

S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No 1 Celebrates 25th Anniversary

S.P.J.S.T. Rest Homes' Directors -- Seated, L to R: Sid Pokladnik (Dist. III), Howard Leshikar (Dist, II), Melvin Skrabanek (Dist. I). Standing, L to R: Emil Havlak (Dist. IV), Eugene Hrncir (Dist. VII), Frances Schwenker (Administrator), Herbert Nowotny (Dist. V), and Erwin Holy (Dist. VI).

Speakers on the Program included George Ruzicka (left), Mayor of Taylor, Supreme Lodge President Nick Morris, and Howard Leshikar, chairman of the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Homes' Executive Board.

ST Curator Otto Hanus and District VII Director Thelma Hrncir (seated) converse with Mrs. Edwin Kovar, wife of past Rest Homes' director.

District V Royalty — This group will also compete in the State Royalty competition which will be held Saturday, September 17th at Lodge No. 18 in Elgin. L to R are: Duke Karl Pflughaupt and King Vincent Hegwood both of Lodge 88, Houston; and Queen Doris Fabrygel and Duchess Kim Fabrygel, also from Lodge 88. (Photo courtesy Youth Leader Linda Wehring)

Howard Leshikar presented ' piaeae to Frances Schwenker ■ r eor, ;:f service at the rest home.

S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. I Our 25th Anniversary Celebration was a great success and the people of Taylor and surrounding communities supported us with beautiful floral arrangements, memorials, special gifts, and words of congratulations.

Danny Drozd played his accordion to the delight of the audience before the program began.

Nick Morris, president of the Supreme Lodge, gave a history of the Rest Home and a short address was delivered by George Ruzicka, the mayor of Taylor. President of (Continued on Page 7)

Fraternal Affairs

By Thelma Hrncir Fifty SPJST members and guests attended the Child Abuse and Neglect Program hosted by Lodge 177, Acidemy Wednesday night, August 10th.

Following the lodge's regular monthly meeting, President Jerry Tomastik introduced Brother Henry Vitek, District II director. After a short welcome, Brother Vitek introduced Director Thelma Hrncir of Corpus Christi, the State Volunteer Coordinator for the Society's New Child Abuse Project. She was assisted by Ms. Harolyn Moreau of Temple, Department of Human Resources Volunteer Supervisor for Region 6.

The slide presentation, "Other People's Children," was followed by a discussion and question-andanswer period. The lodges that were represented were 24, 47, 80, 87, 117 and 177. These lodges were asked to select a Fraternal Activities' Director who will work with the contact person from the DHR and present various needs to the individual lodges for their consideration.

A social hour followed the meeting and program. *** September 11 Director Hrncir, assisted by District IV Director Stanley Broz and Manny Maldonado, Protective Service Worker from Region 4, will present the Child Abuse Program at the Wall Fire-

men's Hall in Wall. The program will follow the Lodge 160 meeting beginning at 2 p.m. Members of Lodge 49, Rowena, and all interested members in the nearby area are cordially invited to attend. *** Twenty-two members of Lodge 107 heard the Child Abuse and Neglect program Sunday, August 14 at their lodge, home. State coordinator for the project, Director Hrncir was assisted by Children's Protective Services Program Director Ms. Donna Garrett of San Antonio. The members will select a definite course of action with the new project at their September meeting, October 2nd, as well as select their Fraternal Affairs Director.

2/VESTMK — Wednesday, August 24, 1983

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Putting your home on the market?

With today's housing situation, the place that outshines similarly priced dwellings is the one that sells.

Getting a home ready for sale.

Often, a home's marketability can be improved more with elbow grease than hard cash. Long & Foster, a Washington, D.C.-area real-estate firm, recommends: Exterior. Start with a trim lawn and well-proportioned shrubs.

Remove garden hoses, lawn tools, doghouse and toys from the yard.

Check roof shingles, gutters, shutters and siding. Windows should be clear and the front door clean, perhaps freshly painted.

Sweep walks and steps.

Front hall. The entrance should be well lighted, especially in the evenings. Any aromas should be fresh and clean. Woodwork, carpets and walls should be spotless. Paint should be in neutral-not strongtones.

Living room. Strive for a lived-in, cozy feeling, but discard worn, frayed or chipped furniture. If the room is dark, add lamps. Open curtains. Set out fresh flowers.

Kitchen. Appliances should be spotless and work perfectly.

Anything that sticks, squeaks or drips should be repaired or replaced.

Put away countertop appliances to increase appearance of space.

Bedrooms. Furnishings should be uncluttered. Arrange furniture to define sleeping, dressing and sitting areas. Make closets look larger by removing or packing items that can be stored elsewhere.

Bathrooms. Sinks, toilets, bathtubs, tile, even shower curtains should be immaculate. Fix leaky faucets — rust stains indicate faulty plumbing. Repair caulking and grouting. Lighting should be soft but bright. ***

If a medicare patient is told that he or she needs surgery but has doubts, medicare will pay for a second opinion in the same way it pays for other doctors' services, the Social Security Administration says. In fact, medicare operates a Second Opinion Referral Center to supply names and phone numbers of nearby doctors who give such opinions. The toll-free number is (800) 638-6833; in Maryland (800) 492-6603. ***

Those planning a vacation abroad this year may want to use caution in the duty-free shops of foreign airports. Prices can be higher there than on the host country's open market — or even in the United States. In fact, some of the best prices can be found in U.S. duty-free shops as you begin your trip. In some countries, such as Britain, you can get a refund of the 15 percent value-added tax by filling out an export form for goods bought on the open market. Some merchants will mail your purchase in exchange for ,?r. )1" 1)}: titetefdr itb s ***

A proposed new rule from the Internal Revenue Service may make it easier for some people to claim deductions for offices in their homes.

At issue: Must the office be an entire room, or can it be only part of a room? The IRS, reversing its stand and ending a dispute with the Tax Court, now proposes to allow deductions if an identifable part of a room is used exclusively for the office. *** Starting on August 1, people are able to call 24 hours a day from almost anywhere in the country for information about two national parks — Yellowstone and Grand Teton. Recorded information is availabe on weather, campsite availability and general activity in both parks. The information, to be updated on a daily basis, is being offered in a one-month trial. Users will be charged 85 cents, plus tax, for the 2-minute message. The direct-dial number: (900)410-PARK. *** Parents with young children should not leave them unattended in those circular, expandable wooden enclosures, warns the Consumer Product Safety Commission. In a joint statement with the Juvenile Product Manufacturers Association, the CPSC said that children can get their heads or necks caught in the Vshaped openings along the top and diamond-shaped openings along the sides of the enclosures. The result can be brain damage or death by strangulation. *** Drivers who install expensive

stereo systems in their cars should make sure their auto insurance covers the new equipment, says the Insurance Information Institute.

Ranging up to $1,000 in price, car stereos attract thieves like honey does bees, and the thieves often leave behind a damaged dashboard that can cost up to $2,000 to repair.

Comprehensive insurance coverage will pay the cost of repairing the damage and replacing stolen stereo equipment — as long as the equipment has been permanently installed in the vehicle's dashboard or some other place designated by the auto manufacturer. Insurance companies require permanent installation because portable stereos are so easy to steal. *** Tax disputes, contract disagreements, bureaucratic foul-ups — if you take Uncle Sam to court over any of these kinds of problems and win, you may be able to recover your legal costs. The Equal . Access to Justice Act, enacted in 1980, requires the government to pay the legal costs of small businesses, nonprofit groups and most individuals who can show in court that they were unjustly treated by federal agencies. Included: Up to $75 per hour in attorney fees, costs for expert witnesses and other incidental expenses. For details, ask your congressman about Public Law 96-481.

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Wednesday, August 24, 1983 — VESTNIK/3

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Buckholts Lodge 15 Makes A Donation

SURVEY ORDER FORM FOR

A HISTORY OF THE SPJST: A Texas Chronicle 1897-1980 Lodge No.

would like to purchase a copy of this

bokinhardcveDpbk0 I would like to purchase my own personal copy of this book in hard cover 0 or paper back D

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(Please pass on to non-SPJST interested friends.)

Sally Lain Smith Sally Lain Smith has recently been appointed as a Sales Representative for Lodge No. 172 in Pasadena. Mrs. Smith has been trained in helping you or your family with your insurance needs. If you live in the Dayton/Pasadena area, give her a call at AC 713-576-2349 and she will be happy to be of assistance to you.

Fraternally, Bernard M. Gebala Vice President ***

Signature of Individual or Lodge Officer Mailing Address Please do not send any money with this form.

Mail to: Supreme Lodge, SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 411!„,•,,•■■■,,„1■

District VI Sales Seminar Held SFM McBride held dinner/seminar at Hallettsville and El Campo along with District VI Director Matt Vanek.

Out of the 57 Sales Representatives in District VI, 21 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 80s.

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 representatives in your district who attended the seminars. They will be happy to assist you.

Sales representatives in attendance Monday, August 1 at Patek Cafe in Hallettsville: Erwin Holy (L4), Annie Valalik (L-4), Oscar Dusek (L-16), Eddie Vrana (L-23), Matt Vanek (Dir.), Wm. Berkovsky (L-63), Felix Jurica (L-63), Henry Baros (L125), William Mareth (L-143), Alfons Vana (L-184).

Sales representatives in attendance Tuesday, August 2nd at Staffs Bar-B-Que in El Campo: Anton Kelner, Jr. (L-28), Albert Lupik (L28), Joseph Nezval (L-28), Lottie Krutilek (L-30), Frank Huvar (L-32), Matt Vanek (Dir.), Frank Sablatura (L-40), Pauline Kalina (L-58), Emil Morris (L-148), Carolyn Bucek (L151), Jerome Hlavaty (L-153), Dorothy Hahn (L-148). ***

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Cottonwood Prepares For Westfest The regular monthly meeting of SPJST Lodge No. 6 was held Friday, August 5, 1983 at 8 p.m. President Robert Dobecka called the meeting to order.

Darrell Uptmor and Delton Stuckly led the membership in the Pledge of Allegiance. Darrell then recited the SPJST Pledge.

Roll call of officers was held with one officer being absent. There were 19 members present for the meeting.

Secretary Barbara Hykel read the minutes of the previous meeting.

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

Correspondence was read from the Jon Aimer family.

The youth club report was given

by Youth Leader Willie Mae Schuetz. The club had a swimming party July 6 and everyone had a good time. The youth club was very successful at our annual picnic.

Sister Schuetz thanked everyone who brought cakes, donated items and worked in any way at the picnic.

She also thanked everyone who sent flowers, cards, called and visited her while she was in the hospital.

Several of our youth went to camp July 23-26. Our club sponsored the games the first night of camp and everyone had a good time. July 29 the club had a watermelon party.

They also donated to the St. Joseph Children's Home in San Antonio in memory of Bob Searls.

August 3rd some of the youth donated cakes to the Rest Home.

The club has several upcoming events: one is State YAD (best of luck to everyone) and, also, Westfest Labor Day weekend which will involve a lot of work. We will be baking kolache and broa41.?eYery

Friday night until Westfest.

Everyone's help and cooperation will be greatly appreciated. The club will also be practicing the Beseda for Westfest during Friday nights. We are looking forward to seeing everyone coming out on Friday nights. Tammi Dobecka brought the birthday cake.

Sister Martha Monthei thanked everyone who worked in the kitchen at the picnic. The lodge also wants to thank Bessie Valek, Willie Mae Schuetz, Annie Schroeder, Josie Straten and anyone else for donating dish cloths to the kitchen.

Brother Johnnie Krizan gave the Board of Trustees' meeting report.

The board recommended that the membership increase the insurance on our building and furniture.

Brother Robert and Sister Lydia Dobecka were appointed chairmen of the Westfest booth and also were given authority to purchase coolers for the meat at Westfest. The next Board of Trustees' meeting will be Friday, August 26, 1983 at 8 p.m.

Brother Robert Dobecka gave the report of the picnic which was a great success. He thanked everyone who donated items and those who worked in any way to help make the picnic a success. He thanked Brother Rayniond Matus for putting up the flags, which made our picnic more colorful and Brother Joe Kotch for helping put up the tents.

The membership accepted two juvenile members to adult department; namely, Susan Mynar and Jo De Ann White. Henry Blahuta was accepted as a new member.

Brother Robert Dobecka thanked District YAD for donating $50 to Theresa Mae Dobecka Scholarship Fund.

Anyone wanting to work or help at Westfest, please contact Sister Lydia Dobecka at 826-5663.

The $10 progressive door prize drawn was Edward A. Havel, not present; $10 progressive was Blake Straten, not present; $4 progressive door prize drawn was Frank Willie Marek, not present; the $2 door prize was won by Fred Monthei.

The next monthly meeting will be Friday, September 9, 1983 at 8 p.m.

Fraternally, Peggy Dobecka, Reporter

President Ann Balusek opened with a Pledge of Allegiance at our August 10th lodge meeting, and asked that all members remain standing in memory of Bennie Janesh who passed away the previous week.

Charisie Svetlik read the minutes of the previous meeting and they were accepted as read. In correspondence she reported a thank you note from the Janesh family and a letter from the' Home Office acknowledging that one of our members, Robbie Turner, received a $500 scholarship from the Supreme Lodge.

Pat Hillman then gave her treasurer's report and it, too, was approved as read. The Kitchen, Bar, Game and Entertainment chairmen gave their reports and were approved.

In old business, Warren Hillman presented a drawing of improvements to the bar portion of the hall and after an onsight inspection, he volunteered to re-draw his plan with minor changes and present them again.

Joe Lee Vaculin made a motion, seconded by Pat Hillman, to hire Dink Allison to haul the trash off from the hall to the dump. Motion carried. We also voted to purchase an SPJST history book for presentation to the Cameron Library. Pat Hillman made a motion, seconded by Sidonia Svoboda, to donate $50 to the Buckholts Senior Citizens.

Motion carried.

We adjourned for our next meeting to be held at 7. p.m. Sept.

14th.

Fraternally, Cecilia H. Marak, Reporter —SPSJT-

14 Meeting at Lodge Cyclone September

Dear Members: Our meeting of Lodge 24 was called to order by Vice President Eugene Haisler.

The flag was presented by Kristie Waits and Christy Marek who led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. We then remained standing in moment of silence for our deceased member, Brother Charlie V. Stepan.

We have Brother Joe L. Coufal in the hospital. We wish him a speedy recovery.

These new members were accepted by our members namely, Michael Mikeska (signed up by Sales Representative Louise Zavodny) and Matthew Vitek, Timothy Vitek and Allison Vitek (signed up by Sales Representative Eugene Haisler). Transferees into our lodge are Michael Harvell and Jason Harvell. Keith Andel (policy converted) and Harold Schneider got additional insurance.

Correction: Transferee Joe Thomas Surovik III for last month (last name) was left out by me.

Secretary Pat Vanicek read our correspondence, a letter from President David Vanicek thanking all the people who helped in the District II YAD which was hosted by our lodge and a letter from District II Youth Counselor, Frank Klinkovsky thanking gsf for,lloptin District ,; t.,ar;,1 Y33

4/VESTNiK — Wednesday, August 24, 1983 II YAD and all the help he received from our members.

We are proud of all our youth members who participated in the District II YAD and glad we had some winners; two first place winners were eligible to go to State for Sunday, August 21st at Temple High School; they are Craig Waits in Constructed Items in 13-14 age category and Kim Schneider in Food 6-9 age category. Good luck was wished to them. At District II competition, Kristie Waits received 2nd place in Foods (6-9) age group and 3rd place in Hobby Kits. Awards of money were given to those with most merit points which they acquired through the year and on behalf of the SPJST Society, President Nick Morris, presented these out to them; namely, John Paul Chervenka, Janet Macek, Denise Posvar, Kim Schneider, Terri Vanicek, Craig Waits, Kristie Waits, and Melanie Zavodny. We were also proud of the ones who ran for Queen and Duchess this year even though they didn't win and they were Terri Vanicek, queen and Melanie Zavodny, duchess, plus Denise Posvar, queen and Kristie Waits, duchess.

Youth Leader Carol Chervenka gave us a report and thanked all who helped with District II Youth Achievement Day. She also reported on the youth camp to which she went as a chaperone and said it was quite an experience which she enjoyed.

We are also proud that we had a volunteer, Sister LaVerne Cabla, who attended teen camp as a chaperone which was badly needed for they were short of help this year.

The youth members planned a "Back-to-School" social Tuesday, August 23rd to be held at the lodge with work time starting at 3 p.m. and then hot dog supper at 6:30 p.m.

Those present having birthdays were Sister Willie. Mae Vanicek and Brothers Joe Sebek, Ray Coots, and Milton Zavodny; to them and any of our members who are celebrating birthdays this month, congratulations!

Door prizes were won by Christy Marek and Kenneth Jeske.

Our next meeting will be Wednesday, September 14 at 7:30 p.m. with social following "bring your snacks."

Fraternally, Bernice Sebek, Reporter -SPJST

News From Victoria Lodge No. 32

The regular monthly meeting was held August 3 at the Citizens National Bank. The meeting was called to order by President Mike Ahistrom. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was followed by a moment of silence for our departed members.

Our Secretary Adele Donalson read the minutes of the last meeting and they were approved as read.

Treasurer Evelyn Horelka read the treasurer's report and it, too, was approved as read.

A new member was accepted, he is Eric Scott HuVar, who will be 1 year old August 13.

A report was made on the Czech Festival and it showed the best profit to date. Each chairman gave a report of their activity. It was noted

that more help would be needed and appreciated at any future Festival.

By a ballot vote, it was decided to purchase a piece of land about a mile and a half off of the main highway.

The land committee has to see about the details.

We had tiiree welcome visitors at this meeting, they were: Miss Vanessa Trabor, Mrs. Milady Ermis and Mrs. Clara Safar. A total of 36 members attended.

Ella Arnold and Franklin Elles are to make plans for a social to honor those who worked and donated for the Festival. John Richardson is to check if the Community Center Annex will be available the second Sunday of December for the Christmas party. We also need to check to see if the date of June 10 is available for next year's Festival.

Ella Arnold was the adult door prize winner and Jennifer Koutny, the children's.

Refreshments were served after the meeting.

We have some young people we need to recognize, they are: Jeffery P. Ripple, a senior business major at University of Texas in Austin. He has been named to the dean's list for the spring semester. He is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Ripple of Victoria, (all are Lodge No. 32 members); Neil Wayne Kucera graduated from Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos with the highest possible honors in history. He received a B.A. degree and he will enter law school in Houston this semester. Neil is a member of Lodge No. 32 and is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Pete Kucera; Michael J. Motal of Grosbeck and Gary Wayne Kocian of Victoria have been selected for SPJST Scholarships. Michael is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Innocence Motal, Jr. and Gary is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Theofil Kocian. All are members of Lodge No. 32.

Bernard Zarosky and his crew with their combines have been trying to harvest crops for people, but this rainy weather, with a shower almost every day, has been rough on them.

The next monthly meeting will be held September 7 at 7 p.m. at the Kiwanis Park in the City Park. This will be a social for the people who worked and those who donated items for the Czech Festival. Meat and drinks will be furnished.

Members are asked to bring a side dish and/or a dessert.

Fraternally yours, Katherine Wokaty -SPJST'

Seaton Lodge Contributes To MD

Dear Members and Friends: Daryl Kortis and Woodrow Marek led us in the Pledge of Allegiance at our last monthly meeting of Lodge 47, Sunday, August 7 at 2 p.m. The members remained standing for a moment of silence in memory of two departed members: Frank Chupik and Walter Kamas. May they rest in eternal peace. We express our sincere sympathy to both families.

Roll call of officers and chairpersons showed all present and all gave satisfactory reports.

Dorothy Pechal read the Board minutes for Vallie Zavodny who was absent.

Visitors at this meeting were: Mr. and Mrs. Walter Jezek from

Academy, Della Marinik, Agnes Schiller, and Sanford and Lillie Tucker from Richmond, Virginia.

We welcome all of these visitors and invite you back again. Lillie Tucker is a cousin to our President Jerry Pechal. I had the privilege to visit with her via telephone when we visited in Richmond, but they had to come to Texas for us to meet in person!

Albina Mikeska, Frank Hejl and Dorothy Stuckly were reported on the sick list. The day after the meeting, (August 8) Albin (Butch) Sodek had a stroke and is in Scott and White Hospital. We wish all of these good members a speedy recovery. Our prayers are for you.

New members accepted into our lodge were: Wade James, Matella James, Ferris Michelle Stark, Minnie M. Simcik and Alvin D. Simcik. Margaret Gibson and Jerry J. Bartek transferred to our lodge.

We welcome all these new members!

Correspondence consisted of a thank you note from Vlasta Divis for remembering her when she was in the hospital, a thank you note from the Walter Kamas family for the wreath sent to the funeral, also a letter from Thelma Hrncir inviting the members to a Child Abuse slide presentation at Academy Lodge No. 177.

Several of us went and the slides and talks were very informative. We also voted to donate $100 to the "Muscular Dystrophy" and a monetary donation to Emil Malish and his band.

The membership also voted to give a monetary gift to the three young ladies (and their duchesses) who ran for District II queen and duchess from our lodge. They were all good and I sure would hate to be a judge. Congratulations to Shana Patterson for winning District II Queen. Good luck at State!

Johnny Hruska, Emil Hejt, Woodrow Marek, Dorothy Pechal, Anton Motl, Dolores Skrabanek and Calvin Skrabanek were appointed to the Rules and Regulations Committee. They will meet with the lodge officers and make any necessary changes to our rules.

Birthdays celebrated in August are: Ann Krcha, Robert Heese, Evelyn Heese, Henry Janacek, Jerry Chupik, Tracie Chlapek and James Billeck (youth club members).

Happy birthday to all of you!

Door, prizes were won by Annie Jakubec and Frankie Klinkovsky.

Thanks to all the ladies who brought the cakes for our lunch; everything was real good!

Our next meeting will be Sunday, September 4 at 2 p.m. with happy hour and lunch following.

Fraternally, Adeline Kohutek, Reporter

-SPJST-

'Info' On Ellinger Picnic More

Dear Members: By the time you will be reading this article, you will already have the letter and card we sent you.

These were mailed a little earlier because some of you will perhaps need more time to arrange and/or rearrange your schedule for the coming weekends.

Secondly, some of the letters were addressed to our members who live out-of-town and we have only their

parents' address; these letters will need to be forwarded by the parent.

If, however, you did not get the letter with the card enclosed, please let me know and I will immediately send them to you. The important thing is that you check whether or not you will come to the picnic.

(SUNDAY, SEPT. 18TH), and how many people will be in your group, and, finally, your signature is also important; return the card early or before Sept. 10th.

We will be arriving at the C of C Hall in Ellinger, around 10 a.m. and will get set up for the registration.

By 12:30 we will all be hungry enough to really appreciate some fine beef and chicken barbecue with all the trimmings; sounds real good, doesn't it?

If you haven't been attending our lodge picnics, I promise you that you will meet with some of your lodge brothers or sisters whom you haven't seen for 25, 30 and more years.

See you Sunday, Sept. 18th, at Effinger!

Fraternally, D. A. Juren, Secretary -SPJST_

Needville Lodge Heard All Reports SPJST Lodge No. 81 met for its regular monthly meeting August 9 with President Charlie Matcek presiding.

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. and Sister Mary Matcek led us in the Pledge of Allegiance to our flag.

All officers answered the roll call with the exception of Brother Gilbert Walzel.

Secretary Mary Werner read the minutes of Our previous meeting.

After a minor correction, the minutes were approved as read.

A thank you card was read from the Cindy Ondrej family; also from the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. II and Richmond State School for our monetary contributioni.

Financial Secretary Jo Ann Morgan gave the financial statement. Willie Mae Kuykendal also gave -a report on the treasury.

Due to Brother Walzel's absence, Sister Willie Mae Kuykendal gave the Special Fund report. All of these reports were accepted as given.

Brother Willie Kocurek is still a patient at the rest home, but has improved some.

We were sorry to hear that Brother William Fojtik Sr. is a patient at the Gulf Coast Medical Center at Wharton. We hope he is much improved by now.

Brother Herbert Novotny reported on behalf of the Auditing Committee; all books were found in order.

There was no new business.

Refund checks were handed out and the attendance prizes were won

by Brother August Teykl and Brother Edwin Susan.

There being no further business the meeting adjourned.

Lillie Teykl, Reporter -SPJST-

Have you had a name change? If so, make sure your SPJST certificate has been updated.

Wednesday, August 24,1983—VESTMK/5

Lodge No. 88 Holds Meeting August 15th A total of 159 members of Lodge No. 88 attended the regular monthly meeting August 15th. These members were informed of the activities of their lodge during the previous month, as well as entertained by the youth club.

The usual officers and committee reports were interspersed with the talent of District V Youth who presented the talent which they will portray at the State YAD in Temple August 21st. It was very enjoyable to all of us. Good luck, District V! Our Choral Club, Czech Concert Orchestra and Beseda Dancers are looking forward to performing at the State Fair in October. Anyone wishing to ride the bus which will be furnished must make a reservation.

Plans are underway for a FunFamily Day for District V October 9th. Be sure to bring a covered dish (sufficient for your family) and join in the fun at Lodge No. 88.

Sister Mary Kosut reported on the many hours of services performed by our members during the past two months on behalf of our lodge, and also for charitable organization. Keep up the good work members!

The ceramic classes are ended for this summer. We hope that they can be repeated next year. Regretfully, the Czech classes slated to begin in September will have to be delayed due to the illness of our instructor, Brother Souchek. All of us at Lodge No. 88 are wishing you a speedy recovery, Brother Souchek.

A list of birthdays and anniversaries ,was presented by our Guide.

A social was enjoyed after the meeting.

Join us on September 19th for the next Meeting. Let's strive to increase the attendance.

Fraternally, Marceil Malak Secretary -SPJST-

88 News

Lodge Saturday's dance held August 6 with ballroom music by Ray Jurecka was entertaining to our guests. This was a dress-code dance and the ball room was filled with lovely dressed ladies. In charge of the dance was Marie Spaulding and husband Pappy Spaulding with Mary Schenburn were in the box office.

That night a full table surrounded Jake Jacobs, the birthday celebrant; his friends gathered to celebrate Jake's 62nd birthday August 6,1983.

Wishing him many, many more were Franklin and Almeda Bravenec, Pearl Hanka and Arnold Cmajdalka of Rosenberg, TX, Enos and Bernice Wessells, Roy and Jennie Dietrich and, of course, his lovely spouse Louise. "Happy Birthday", Jake! A little birdie told me that Enos and Bernice Wessells celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary July 24, 1983. Congratulations!

Sunday, August 7 was our annual Homecoming barbecue for ALL members. I was very much surprised that only about 1500 showed up and about 500 guests.

That day is especially planned for YOU, YOU and YOU to come out to get acquainted with your fellow members; a lot of work is involved to

prtipote such an event, and someone has to do it. This is not like a Workers' Party; this is meant for every member; whoever came, I am sure had a good time. Many thanks to our sisters and friends for the wonderful homebaked pastries.

Many enjoyed the cozy atmosphere of our Blue Room. Don and Doreen Kridner enjoyed the company of friends, Bob and Cathy Beare exchanging views in general.

Florence Brooks just got back a few days ago from a 16-day cruise on the SS Norway Liner and enjoyed the Bahama Islands. Florence came to the Blue Room with her friend, Alma Hutchinson; haven't seen them in ages, come again!

Charles and Dorothy Klecka,, (Charles' originally came from Wallis, TX, and Dorothy came from Fayetteville) are Houstonians now and Lodge 88 members. I enjoyed the few minutes with you; hope to see you soon.

Zigie Aurbacker with friend, Eugene Kalus, and wife, Silvia, are regular visitors in our lounge, but this Sunday we missed Silvia on Homecoming Day because she was not feeling well. I think she just works too much in their large garden; take care!

At another table Jan Schroif with his lady friend, Lillie Hollow, and Jerry Pokorny were seen. (I missed Dorothy Muras of Shiner, TX. Dorothy usually comes with Jerry. I missed you!).

I was surprised to see Betty Jean (Slovacek) Smith at the Homecoming; she and her husband, Pete Smith, came to Houston to attend Betty Jean's 25th class reunion all the way from Chesapeake, Virginia.

I know it made her mother, Irene Slovacek, happy to have them here for a few days. Betty Jean is pretty as a picture, as she always was and is. It was nice to see you.

Also, I had a chance to see and chat a while with Joe and Blanche Stibora of Stafford, TX with their son Kentrick now the second year at Texas A&M, and their lovely daughter, Collette, who is also attending college; these children just grow up too fast. I hope you all enjoyed your stay.

I received a greeting card from two of my friends, Victor Gerlich and Albert Lopes while relaxing in Mexico and taking in sights. The card came posted from Mexico City.

Now, they are at home and relaxing and dreaming of beautiful senoritas.

Another card came from newlyweds, Mr. and Mrs. V. A. Maudr visiting with Mrs. Maudr's family in Belgium taking an extensive honeymoon.

Congratulations to Susan Schenburn on her graduation from the San Jacinto College the class of 1983.

Susan will receive her degree in nursing at the Striping Exercises Thursday, August 18, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. Congratulations Susan and wishing you a bright and successful future.

The other day Frank and Frances Dvorak had a surprise visit; Cousin Ruby Bulanek and her daughter, Peggy, of Crosby, TX came unexpectedly and tried to locate me, but, as they said, I was nowhere to be found. I was sorry to have missed them. Ruby's mother, Louise Orsag, is the only sister my father had. She came to America in 1913 and, soon after, she married and moved to

Crosby where she is up to this day.

My aunt is 96 years old and resides in the North Shore Nursing Home in Crosby. This year in May, Peggy enjoyed a 2-week trip to Czechoslovakia, Austria-Hungary and Germany. Peggy lives at home and works here in Houston. Thanks for the home-smoked sausage and, especially, the homegrown garlic you raised; buying garlic these days is almost like buying gold. Thanks and hope I will be at home next time.

patronizing this specialty from 7:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. and enjoy the friendly surroundings. Herman Reed with his lovely wife, Lucille, usually enjoys the company of Bob and Margaret Allbritton. (Margaret is the chairman of the Auditing Committee); then there is Ed Klessel who serves on the Social Night Committee and makes a pretty good caller (never calls my numbers) and his spouse, Polly. Lucille, months ago broke her hip, but now gets around with her walker and on her own and with her attentive husband, Herman, she is pretty safe; just don't rush to abandon your walker.

Thursday nights, after our bingo game, that is when the Blue Room is patronized the most; after five hours, the workers and members are ready to relax and let Nat, our friendly bartender, serve them their favorite refreshments. Nat is handy and fast, but usually someone will give him a hand and help him to serve the thirsty customers; the drink of this month is "MARGARETA." Our lodge meeting was held Monday, August 15 at 7:30 p.m.

Please attend your meeting and have knowledge of what takes place; it is your duty.

Also, our Choral Club rehearses every Tuesday, but the fourth Wednesday at 8 p.m., we rehearse with our Czech Concert Orchestra; try to be on the spot; we need you.

Czech classes will resume each Monday night on the following dates: September 26th; October 3rd, 10th, 24th and 31st; November 7th, 14th and 28th; December 5th and 12th; the lessons will be taught by our Brother W. E. Souchek; he is great!

Fraternally, Frances Olexa -SPJST-

Two couples, Willie and Edna Wehring with Jimmie and wife, Bernice Wahlberg, experienced a very exciting and enjoyable weekend exploring the vicinity around Temple, TX and the first stop was at our beautiful SPJST Home Office, had a nice visit with President Nick Morris and enjoyed the informative tour through our SPJST Museum; from there to the Ponderosa Motel, their base to relax a while and out again to visit friends Richard and Mary Frances Wahlberg in their lovely home. The delicious dinner prepared not only

by Mary Frances, but by the whole family including Frances Crossman, Mary Lynn and Lee, Mark and Betty; it turned out to be the most delicious Smorgasbord. After enjoying good food and refreshments and delightful company, they departed for a good night's rest and to get up early for a safari to each of the family's homes, from there to tour the Clark Northern House, built-in 1890-1892, a fine example of Queen Ann Stick Style Victorian Architecture soon to open as an exclusive restaurant, then to Stone Lake, the clearest lake in the area, the Comanche Indian hunting ground known as the Chisholm Trail and resting place for the Butterfield Stage Line, in 1840-1850 known as the Shady Villa Hotel and changed to Stage Coach Inn; here they had a Lodge very good lunch and all agreed that Here I am with some corrections the early settlers and Indians knew that I will have to straighten out. I why to stop and test in Salado. After could say, I am sorry, but I will not. I such a busy day, they returned to feel if I wouldn't do anything I would Temple to pack and load their not make a mistake, so, with my belongings and go on to Brenham good intentions here are the corwhere they stopped for refresh- rections: In my letter in August 10th ments and anxious to get back to the Vestnik, I tried to give credit to our frantic life at Lodge 88. hard-working Social Night Orvilee and Juanita Simons spent Committee, but, in search all a delightful two weeks in the through the years, three names Hawaiian Islands in June. They were left out and slipped by me, so, were introduced first, to the Island now I wish to make it known that of Oahu, by visiting Pearl Harbor Estelle Kelly, Lorina Lindemann and Arizona Memorial, then going and A. J. Stayton are also among the over a scenic drive through the five names I listed as still being on Koolau Mountains to the Polynesian the committee up to this day; and Culture Center to learn about the now I feel better. crafts and charm of the people of the Monday, the 15th of August, our islands. They enjoyed a fine buffet, monthly meeting took place with 159 paddled down the river in a canoe, members taking part in reviewing and later, a show consisting of 150 the monthly activities. Present was islanders performing authentic folk one, guest, Ruth Watkins, not a dances and songs; from Waikiki they member but very supportful to our flew to Hilo, Hawaii and visited lodge.

Orchid Farms, lovely waterfalls, Three members were reported on black and sand beaches, rainbow the sick list: Brother W. E. Souchek, falls, Macadamia nut orchards, and teacher of Czech, was in St. Luke's eventually, Hawaii Volcanos Hospital for several days but is National Park and the gigantic home now (Alice, his wife, said it will Kilaufa Crater. The next several take some more trips to the doctor's days were spent on the islands of office and maybe the hospital, but Maui and Kauai, a sunset catamaran now he is progressing and feeling sail with dinner and dancing, a good); Sister Bessie Vasula was in Wailua River cruise and Fern Heights Hospital for a few days and Grotto, a Luau and many more also William'Wallace in Heights is in sights were included. The islands serious condition. Our best wishes were magnificent. for good health to all these good The "Happy Hours" during members!

Friday nights in the Blue Room are Linda Wehring, youth leader of picking up and more members are Lodge 88, presented a delightful •o, L

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6NĚSTNÍK-Wednesday, August 24, 1983 program to the assembly. Two circles of Beseda dancers performed on the stage. They all wore costumes and the younger group looked very nice in their new costumes made by Linda's mother, Edna Wehring; and Linda's sister, Debbie Wehring, assistant youth leader. Several other humorous numbers were given by other youth members.

James Hutchinson, president of the Czech Concert Orchestra, gave his report on the orchestra's performances. Sunday, August 14th twenty-four of the orchestra members performed for the guests over an hour at the S.P.J.S.T. Nursing Home in Needville, Texas.

The guests enjoyed the music and the musicians were pleased to see some of the guests take to the floor and dance. The orchestra has their rehearsals every Wednesday at the lodge.

District V President Tillie Helm­ camp announced the fan district meeting is to take place at Lodge 88 and is scheduled řor the second Sunday, October 9, 1983.This will be something new and will be called "Family Togetherness." The meat for lunch will be furnished and the side dishes are to be furnished by the attending guests. Please keep this in mind and bring your part according to how many are in your family; pastry will also be welcome.

There will be no charge, but please be generous and bring your share. It promises to be a very interesting day with many displays to see.

"Happy Birthday" song rang out from the assembly to all the birthday celebrants. Six happy couples celebrated their wedding anniversaries, namely, Emil and Emily Bily-43years, Bill and Marceil Malak-30, Joe and Irma Zucka-10, Alan and Elda Skrhak-10, Bill and Pat Neskorik-20 and Clarence and Patsy Baca-40. To all these lovely couples we wish many, many morel After the meeting, to enjoy with the cold cuts furnished by the lodge, the refreshments were donated by Emil and Emily Bily, Bill and Marceil Malak, and Joe and Irma Zucka. Thanks, that was very nice and enjoyed by all.

Five couples enjoyed an European tour conducted by Eddie Skeets of Sioux City, Iowa from August 1st to August 14th. Enjoying this trip were Karl and Arnel Hassenbroek, their cousins, Edward and Mamie Lorenz of Brenham, Texas, John and Palmae Hilsher, and John's sister Eleanor and Herbert Lorenz of L~ Grange, Texas, also Tim and Rosalee · Kostom (the last two did not come back with them because they extended their trip two weeks longer to enjoy Czechoslovakiawith their cousins). The group flew from Houston to Atlanta and then to Amsterdam, toured Brussels, Belgium and next to Paris, France where they met with Paul and Marie Kostomlatsky, cousins of Tim. They all enjoye~ a night out in g_ay Paree and had dmner at the MoulmRouge.

Next day they toured Paris to all the interesting and historical places and parted with Rosalee and Tim to go by ferry to London, England where they stayed 6 days touring the city to take in all the historical sights.

Antríeh, · also Bill and Evelyn Vorn­ sand; they made the trip on a chartered bus and accompanied the participating band, the Texas Dutchmen. In their bus, six of the Texas Dutchmen were with them and they enjoyed music all the way, and danced the followingthree days to nine different bands: Al Grebnick, Dean Henson, Ernie Kucera, Jolly Bohemians, Bouncing Czechs and Jim Bochnicek; also a polka mass was played by Matt Sladky; this they enjoyed very much. I can see Bill Vornsand now dancing to all that good music for three solid days!

These couples made the trip, however, they did not miss the meeting Monday and, like good devoted members, attended as usual.

Fraternally, Frances Olexa -SPJST-

Lodge 142, Houston Sets Monthly M ti · ee Ing

Our regular monthly meeting was called to order Sunday, August 7 at 2 p.m, We had 43 members and guests who stood to recite the Pledge of Allegiance to our flag.

Roll call of officers and officers' reports were given.

We reported one new member, Misty Battaglia, who was signed up

by Sales Representative Brother Sidon Tumis.

Our youth club reported a good participation at District V YAD and Betty Stein and her duchess did real well in the Queen's contest. Betty gave her speech for the members at ?ur !o.dge meeting; she had a very mspmng speech and we are very proud of her. Thank you, Betty!

One of our members, Sister Kovar, had a bi:thday on the date of our lodge meetmg and we were glad to wish her a "Happy Birthday."

We also had a visitor Frances Knezek from San Antonio in our midst;.she is a sister to Rosie Tumis and Rita Hermis. We were happy to have her wit~ us. .

Our meeting adjourned at 2:45 P·1?· until next meeting, the first F~1day,September 2nd at 8 p.m.

We all enjoyed refreshments and fried chicken meal before everyone departed to go home.

Members vacationing included Dennis, Elizabeth, Jason and Amanda Hermis; Frank and Dorothy Tumis visited Colorado. Among the highlights of their trip were a visit to Colorado Springs, the North Pole and Pike's Peak, plus the Royal Gorge; they also made a trip to Denver and went to the Coors Brewery and saw some very beautiful mountains; it sleeted on their way comingdownPike's Peak.

Re.spectfullysubmitted: Abee Jochen, Secretary

that the youth members who attended camp really enjoyed it and the new entertainment they had this year.

Sister Mary Pavey reported on all the get well cards sent.

Brother Milan read a thank you from BoswellHigh Reunion that was held at our hall. He gave a good report on the Child Abuse Program. · Any member who can help with some volunteer time can contact me at 921-2397(MaryPavey).

He also reported on visiting the Czech Society of America while in Chicago and visited with Brother Frank Vodraska, a member of our lodge and he sends his regards to all in Fort Worth. Brother Frank said he really enjoyed the writeup on the Polasek Gallery in Winter Park, Florida. We have received several comments on that writeup, even from Colorado.

Brother Milan then reported that he and Sister Henrietta Milan and their cousin, Verka Matustik who is here from Czechoslovakia visited the museum at our Headquarters in Temple, and that Brother Otto Hanus was just great showing them through. Brother Jerry said everyone should see the museum.

They all enjoyed seeing everyone there.

New members accepted are Sarah Elizabeth Halverson and Jo Ann Roach.

We want to wish a speedy recovery to Sister Jeanie Mason who finally was hospitalized a week ago. We hope she gets home soon; also to Sister MillieWaters of Lodge 92 who is in HEB Hospital; she ís a longtime friend to many of us.

We extend our heartfelt sympathy to Sister Elise McKee and family on the loss of her husband, Dr. Richard McKee. Our congratulations are extended to Sister Evelyn and Charles Horak who were wed in Colorado;she is the daughter of Sister Mason.

Brother Bob and Sister Carolyn Cleveland, along with their children, spent 2 wonderful weeks in Orlando, Florida; they also got to visit Alvin Polasek's Gallery which they enjoyed.

Benny and I enjoyed our visit in Colorado and made several stops visiting relatives enroute home.

Brother Joe and Sister Agnes Merlick have been enjoying a wonderful visit with their daughter, Betty Mueller, of Miami,Florida and Betty's son, David, from Dallas and daughter, Paula of Austin, Texas.

Brother Robert Urban was our door prize recipient; he was not present.

Following the meeting, the family of Verku had a big dinner in her honor. We were happy to have Brother Rudy and Sister Millie Wruble of Lodge 92 in our midst; they just returned from their trip to -SPJSTNorway and Czechoslovakia. They even had a heat wave of 110 in • Czechoslovakia.

Our next meeting will be Sunday, S September 11th.

Remember our country/western . dance with Jerry Max Lane for D August 27th. ear Members and Friends: Three other couples just returned Our meeting Sunday was called to So until ... Keep Smiling! from attending the Pla-Mor Czech order by our president Brother Days "Polkařest" in Lincoln, Jerry Milan. .

Fraternally, Neb:aska,. name!y, · Bennie and All the reports were approved as Mary Pavey Stacie Koc1~h•..~Ilert, and Evelyn read. Sister Carrie Milan reported -SPJST-

Ft worth Lodge 154 S t e September 11 Meeting

Austin Lodge 155 Sets Meeting Date Dear Brothers and Sisters: First of all I want to thank you, our good president, Sister Lillie Hejl, for the nice meeting we had at her home and she likes to have the meeting at her home; of course, she is a young lady of 81 years who made a very good president, but the years creep up and many more members like Brother Raymond Prasatik and I will both mark our 80 years this year; and we are the only three charter members living, therefore, we are calling on our good members from other lodges to come with us. If you are a member, transfer into our lodge and be · part of our member­ ship; don't be bashful, come as you are and you will be giving a helping hand to our fellow members. That's what the SPJST stands for: help one another because it gave me a hand when my good wife was in the rest home for 14months.

Remember, we are not only members of insurance, but a nice membership composed of get­ togetherness and enjoyable life, so come to the meeting September 11th at Sister Lillie Hejl's home, 2314Shoalmont Drive in Austin;"her phone is 453-3324.The meeting will start at 2 p.m., so come as you are and bring your family along and we will show you a good time.

If you live in Austin and are looking for a job, I hope you found one because the city of Austin is not a horse and buggy town, anymore.

For further information about the meeting you may call Brother Raymond Prasatik at 472-1721 or Frank Janecek at 441-9435.We will look for you all to come andbefore I forget, the ice was very good on the 7th of this month and the rain caught, too, so many thanks from all of us, Sister Hejl!

Fraternally, Frank Janecek -SPJST-

La Parita Lodge Meeting September 11th

Dear Members: Lodge No. 161 La Parita will have their regular meeting at 11:30 a.m.

Sunday, September 11th at Three Oaks Restaurant in Pleasanton, Texas and all members are encour­ aged to attend.

Fraternally, Carol Crisp, VicePres.

-SPJST-

Híghlights of

Warrenton Lodge 179Meeting Dear Members and Friends: Thursday night, August 11 at 8 p.m., President Harold Bergmann called the regular monthly meeting to order with a nice attendance. He also led the group in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll call of officers revealed that all members on the Executive Board were present.

The regular routine business was disposed of. The secretary distributed refund checks.

Buying a history book of the SPJST was briefly discussed; it was decided to get the hardcover book.

A motion made, seconded and

Wednesday, August 24, 1983 — VESTNfK/7 car-Tied was to accept new member, H. Beard, in our lodge; he was warmly accepted and we hope he becomes an active member.

Final plans were made for our annual feast for August 11th at the Round Top Hall.

Our next meeting was set for August 18 at 8 p.m. Members were to have been notified by telephone or personally.

The Food Committee stated the lodge was to have furnished "Sloppy Joes" and members were asked to bring a cake or pie or the like.

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. Afterwards all enjoyed delicious cold cuts, pies, cakes, chips, pickles and refreshments.

Fraternally, Edith Pfeiffer, Reporter

-SPJST-

News From Lodge 180 Burleson

Late

The July meeting was called to order by Vice President Joe Hurtik.

Roll call of officers, with most of them being absent, was called.

The minutes were read and approved.

Due to the illness of this reporter since July 1st, some of this news has been delayed. We, the members of Lodge 180, wish to say congratulations to all the young members who graduated from High School. Also, congratulations to Brad Janek, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Janek of Joshua for his 97.20 average in School. I know he gave a very interesting salutatory speech.

Rich and Cathy Carruth are the proud parents of a bundle of joy, a son born August 2nd.

On the sick list were B. J. Russell, Cathy Carruth, Cindy Russell, Rudy Hrabal.

Everyone is very busy on the Fifth Anniversary Program being planned. Math Sladky from Nebraska will play polka/waltz music. The price for dinner will be $4 per adult, $3 per child from 6 to 12 and children from 1 to 5 will be free; a Texas-Czech dinner is being planned for that day.

Marie Tankersley will play for us, also the Dallas Czech Concert Orchestra directed by Sid Pokladnik, the Czech Folk Dancers of West and children from Dallas will perform, and SL Vice President Bernard Gebala will be the speaker.

Everyone come and bring someone with you; the admission to the dance will be $6 per person, children 12 years and under will be free; doors will open at 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.

So until next time ...

Fraternally, Joyce Russell, Reporter

-SPJST-

From Sokol Corpus Christi News

Good attendance continues at our regular monthly meetings. August is the month when the annual meeting is held; times set for this annual meeting to be held in the month of August have something to do with the annual district meetings held in the last part of the year.

The meeting was conducted 10 August 1983 and all officers were present, also the Board of Directors, committees plus staff.

,We were in need to elect 23 per§ons to fill out our roster and there were 36 members,, present to select from.

Officers: President Gene Lehnert, Vice President Roy H. Peal, Recording Secretary Helen Pavelka, Finance Secretary Doreen Munson.

The * men's director is Louis Kubala and women's director is vacant.

Board of Directors include T. C. Kozelsky, Charlie Majek and Anita Regmund.

Nominating Committee is composed of Monta Foster, Judy Majek, Frank Sijansky and Doreen Munson.

Governing Board members are Frank. L. Sacky and Frank Sijansky.

Jerry Sijansky and Mack Munson will be delegates.

Alternates are Doreen Munson and Carrie Veselka.

Educational director is Jerry Sijansky.

John Stasa is the historian.

Honorary presidents are John Stasa and Frank C. Sacky.

The next meeting will be held at 8 p.m. September 14, 1983.

The bingo games conducted every Monday are progressing and we would appreciate to have some more volunteers to help serve at the tables and in the kitchen.

(The cotton harvesting is at the end; it turned out to be a good crop.)

Nazdar!

John Stasa, Historian

-SPJST-

Lodge 88 Birthday Club News Houston

Wednesday, August 10 at 11:25 a.m., Sister Pearl Hanka called the meeting to order. She read a poem called "My Daily Prayer." We always enjoy these poems.

The minutes from the previous meeting were read by Sister Kathy Trefell, in the absence of Sister Rosalee Kostom who is vacationing in Europe; they were approved as read.

The treasurer's report was given

by Sister Lillie Spies; it was a very good report. She thanked the sisters who helped with the pastries and who brought all the tasty sweets for Homecoming Day. Sunshine Reporter Sister Mary Kosut gave her report. It was good to see her back again after a stay in the hospital. She sent sympathy cards to Sister Cecilia Klecka; thank you notes to Sisters Anna Vala, Millie Manack, Katherine Knapick, Margie Anders and Margaret Bily; get well cards to Sisters Bessie Lero, Evelyn Mikolas, Stella Bukowski and Susan Schenburn and Brother Mike Trefell and to the sisters who had a birthday in August; she also thanked Sisters Evelyn Mikolas and Lillie Spies for helping her while she was ill.

Sister Bessie Vasula will enter Heights Hospital Sunday to have tests made. Good luck to you, Bessie!

Sister Birdie Pech was ill at home.

We hope both of these sisters will be up and going soon again.

The sisters welcomed a new member, Sister Martha Sacho. We are glad to have you.

Hostesses for August were Sisters Ardith McClellan, Bessie Dewer, Mary Schenburn and Bessie Vasula who cooked for Birdie Pech.

Thanks goes to Brother John Vasula for helping the first Wednesday.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to Sisters Betty Kulhanek, Ann Green, Georgia Buchanan, Judy Akey, Josephine Pumelia and Edna Froelich.

Dates to Remember: September 7 —Games Party/ Luncheon September 14 —Games Party/ Meeting/Luncheon Come and enjoy the cool atmosphere at Lodge 88!

Fraternally, Edna Froelich, Reporter -SPJSTREST HOME(Continued from Page 1) 1

These ladies were busy serving cookies and refreshments after the ceremonies. the Board, Howard Leshikar, introduced the Board of Directors, Cyrill "Sid" Pokladnik, Erwin J. Holy, Melvin Skrabanek, Herbert Nowotny, Emil J. Havlak, and Eugene Hrncir. Sid . Pokladnik acknowledged the Past Directors and their accomplishments. The Czech Chorus of Taylor entertained with several selections and the Pledge of Allegiance. Pastors Rev. Daniel J. Marek and Rev. F. T. Sager gave the Invocation and the Closing Benediction.

The Board honored Mrs. Frances Schwenker, Administrator, with a plaque commemorating 10 years of faithful service. Mrs. Schwenker invited everyone to refreshments provided by some of the local lodges and ladies of the lodges served the refreshments. The afternoon was spent socializing and reminiscing.

Yours truly, S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. I Frances Schwenker, Adm. 11.11111111111111=1111111111MMINI ■111

BULLETIN BOARD DISTRICT III MEETING The District III fall meeting will be held Sunday, October 30, 1983 at Elk, Texas with Lodge 35 hosting the meeting.

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DISTRICT IV MEETING The District IV spring meeting will be held Sunday, April 29, 1984.

(More details shall be available later.)

DISTRICT V District Family Day will be on October 9, 1983, at Lodge 88, 1435 Beall Street, Houston, Texas.

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DISTRICT VI MEETING Sunday, October 23, 1 p.m., El Campo-Hilije No. 40 and Ganado host.

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DISTRICT VII The District VII fall meeting will be held Sunday, October 30th at the Comanche Park, 2600 Rigsby Avenue in San Antonio; in case of rain, the meeting shall take place at the hall located on 1505 S. Gevers St. (Other information will be published at a later date.)

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NOTICE LODGE 183 "MID-CITIES" ARLINGTON The officers and members of Lodge 183 "Mid-Cities", Arlington plan to hold an open house and dedication of their newly-acquired building in their city 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 *** TEXAS FRATERNAL CONGRESS The 1983 Texas Fraternal Congress will meet in Temple, Oct. 21, 22, and 23, at the Ponderosa Motor Inn on South 31st (just down from Scott & White Hospital). District III Director Sid Pokladnik is president of this year's TFC. SL President Nick Morris is chairman of the Legislative Committee and in charge of publicity for the Vestnik and Bell County area newspapers. SYD Jann Wilson is secretary-trasurer of the Youth Section. Other details about this year's program will be published as they become available.

-SPJSTSVOBODA REUNION The 7th annual reunion of Vaclav and Barbara (Poboril) Svoboda descendants will hold their gathering in Ellinger, Texas at the Chamber of Commerce Hall on Highway 71 East of La Grange, Saturday, October 1, 1983. A noon meal will be served; the meat and vegetables will be prepared by Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Svoboda Family (hosts). Each family is asked to bring a dessert. Please reply if you will be present. For more information contact: Frank H. Svoboda, Ellinger, TX 78938; phone (409) 378-2325.

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YOUTH SECTION STATE COMPETITION-1983 State YAD—Sunday, August 21st Temple High School.

State Royalty—Saturday, September 17th, hosted by Lodge No. 18, Elgin; music by Bubba Cox & Easy Gain' of Austin

From the District Youth Counselors ENJOYABLE DISTRICT VI CAMP ACTIVITIES Fifty-tivo campers enjoyed District VI camp at Bastrop State Park in Bastrop June 27th through 30th.

The four-day activities consisted of workshops in songs, games, folk

8/VESTNIK — Wednesday, August 24, 1983 crafts and dancing, hiking, swimming.

The theme for the parties at night were Monday — a "togo" party; Tuesday—"masquerade" party and Wednesday — a "Hawaii" paity, which were planned and directed by LITs (Leaders-in-Training).

The camp was directed by Karen Kahanek, Marjorie Treumer, Anthony Kresta, Allan Kresta, Tammy Dybala, Lori Henderson, and Debbie Mondrik. SPJST members-in-training were Jean Dorotikr Chris Krpec, Kristi Sellers, Michelle Srubar, Michael Marek and Kim Dornak. The leadership and enthusiasm the leaders showed was greatly appreciated.

At the "togo" party, the winners in the costume contest were Jared Dybala, Keri Koudela, Slate Srubar, Lori Holub, Jody Henderson and Marcy Dorotik. This was a beautiful evening with everyone dressed in white sheets enjoying games, folk dancing with a devotional led by Michael Marek and Karen Kahanek on "What Is Success?"

Tuesday was also exciting with the masquerade party led by the costume winners; namely, Amy Kresta, Vic Dybala, Georgia Henderson, Kristi Korenek, Mike Wilson, Teresa Kulcak and Darren Dybala. Table decoration of construction masks and bed sheets to cover the windows gave the party a perfect setting. After playing games, followed by folk dancing to "Yakety Yak" and "Bingo Waltz", the group settled down to refreshments of punch and cookies. The devotional "Friendship" was led by Kim Dornak, Michelle Srubar, Jean Dorotik, Tammy Dybala, Marjorie Treumer and Karen Kahanek.

Being in Hawaii was a perfect way to end a party. The hall was decorated with scenes of Hawaii drawn by Michael Marek and painted by LIT completed with refreshments served in watermelon boats. Tonight was a night to play SPJST football and was it fun!

Under the leadership of Anthony and Allan Kresta and Chris Krpec, a beautiful bonfire was built in a star representing SPJST while the group formed a friendship circle and sang, "America, the Beautiful," a feeling of love and devotion for each other was experienced. The devotional centered around the theme of "strength and love for each other." For a ticket to supper each member brought a branch of a tree or twig. These were tied together, showing strength in unity and many things can be done. This illustrates that SPJST members can be strong together, but by ourself we are weak. After a sing-song around the fire, the campers adjourned to the campus for a fun-war of water balloons, shaving cream and water splashing.

For crafts we did stain glass and lacing with plastic. As an extra craft we painted wall panels; from the comments made, crafts were a favorite.

Games were led by Lori Henderson and Debbie Mondrik. Folk dancing was led by Marjorie Treumer. Songs and devotional were directed by Karen Kahanek.

Sports and hiking were directed by Allan Kresta, Anthony Kresta and Vic Dybala. Patsy Korenek, Diana Srubar and Frances Motal were in charge of swimming.

Of course, I cannot forget my great cooks; namely, Elsie Brdecka, the head cook, and her assistants, Georgia Henderson and Rose Mondrik; you all were great and certainly appreciated.

We had many new faces at camp this year so let's try to hold our enrollment and perhaps increase our number; the lodges represented at camp were: Taiton Lodge 30, El Campo-Hillje Lodge 40, and Victoria Lodge 32.

I hope this writeup gives you an idea of what District VI did at camp!

Fraternally, Janet Marek, DYC - SPJST-

District VI High Point Winners, to L. ren Kahanek, Jean Dorotik, ti icki Dorotik, Eric Motal, Heather Spears, Jason Motal, Mary Bartos, Linda Kulcak and Teresa Kulcak.

VI YOUTH EXPERIENCED ANNUAL TRIP

By DYC Janet Marek DISTRICT

District VI enjoyed their third annual educational and fun tour July 6 to the Natural Bridge Caverns and Schlitterbahn in New Braunfels, Texas.

Eighty-four youth members and chaperones boarded the Trailway buses at 6 a.m. in El Campo with packed lunches, drinks, swimming suits, and enek gy for a lot of fun.

Outside of Flatonia we encountered something of an excitement: a blowout. After spending 1 1/z hours at the roadside park, we arrived at Natural Bridge Caverns for a tour which was certainly exciting to be inside a beautiful, cool cavern.

At noon we left for Landa park in New Braunfels for a picnic lunch; some of us enjoyed paddle boats with a dip into the cool water while some enjoyed bike rides and train rides.

We arrived at Schlitterbahn at 3 p.m. (this is a family water park which was certainly exciting to see and participate in waterslides, inner tube chutes, hot tubs, and paddle boats.) Needless to say, the kids looked like "prunes" about 7:30 p.m.

I must not forget to mention some leaders, Georgia Henderson, Patsy Korenek and Janet Holub who kept up with the youngsters.

We departed for home at 8 p.m. tired but happy. We would especially like to say "thank you" to our bus drivers Jerry Predue and Gary Strickland.

I would like to compliment the groups from Victoria Lodge 32, El Campo-Hillje Lodge 40, Taiton Lodge 30 and Hallettsville Lodge 4 for being a nice and well-mannered group to chaperone, especially to the leaders who gave up their time to help me chaperone.

I hope we can have another good time next year.

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High Point Winners of District VI, L to R: Marcy Dorotik of Lodge 30, and Vicki Dorotik, also of Lodge 30.

Talton Scrapbook received be first place rating in District VI. Youth Club President Vicki Dorotik proudly holds their scrapbook.

District VI Craft Winners in Ages 6-9 — L to R: Heather Spear, (32). ‘ , t( phanie Roye (30), Lenice Kaspar (30), Craig Dorotik (30), and Slate Srubar (30).

Craft Winners in 10-12 of District VI — L to R: Jason Motal (32), Rebecca Sellers (30), Lori Holub (40), and Amanda Vanek (40).

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LODGE EL CAMPO-HILLJE HOSTED DISTRICT VI YAD The District VI YAD was held July 17, 1983 at Hillje with Lodge 40 El Campo-Hillje being the host lodge with a good turnout.

Marjorie Treumer of Lodge 30 was mistress of ceremonies. James Kulcak, Lodge 40 president, and Teresa Kulcak, youth club president also of Lodge 40, welcomed the members and guests.

State Youth Director Jann Wilson gave the point winners their checks.

Other achievers announced were Junior of the Year Marcy Dorotik and Teenager of the Year Vicki Dorotik, both of Lodge 30. Other

Winners of District VI in Craft 13-14 — Front cow, L to R: Chris Krpec (30) and Janna Dornak (30). Back row, Lto R: Linda Treumer (30), Jean Dorotik (30), Charleen Mondrik (40), and Michelle Srubar (30).

Mere District VI Craft Winners in. 1517 — L to R: Veronica Bartos (40), Tammy Dybala (40), and Joseph Bartos (40).

winners' names will be printed later.

Matt Vanek, District VI director, assisted in tabulation and awards' presentation.

Vlasta Bartos, of Lodge 40, registered the guests while Georgia Henderson, Josephine Brandt, Dorothy Srubar, Janet Holub, Georgia Dorotik, and Joyce Kahanek registered the craft and talent entries.

Runners were Pat Dybala,

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Individual Talent Winners, L to R: Tammy Dybala (Lodge 40, 15-17); Michelle Srubar (Lodge 30, 13-14); Lori Holub (Lodge 40, 10-12); and Danny Borak, Jr. (Lodge 40, 6-9).

Group Talent Winners , L to R: Stephanie Roye, Kristi Korenek, Marcy Dorotik, Jennifer Dluhos, all of Lodge 30, Talton.

District VI Royalty - Duchess Lenice Kaspar, Queen Michelle Srubar (both of Taiton Lodge 30); and King Michael Marek, and Danny Borak, Jr. (both of Lodge El Campo-Hillje No. 40). The new District VI Queen and King will also compete for the State Royalty titles Saturday, September 17th at Lodge 18 in Elgin.

Hobby.Kits (6-9): 1st-Craig Dorotik Gayenell Chudej, Anita Roye, Frances Motal and Stephanie (30), 2nd-Jody Krpec (30), 3rdLachelle Bacak (40) Spears.

Handicrafts (6-9): 1st-Stephanie Marjorie Kulcak, Charlene Borak and Lavene Bacak were in charge of Roye (30), 2nd-Jody Krpec (30), 3rdLachelle Bacak (40) foods.

Pictorial Arts (10-12): 1st-Amanda On the Tabulation Committee were Adolf Motal, Rose Mondrik, Vanek (40), 2nd-Michael Milder (30), Deann Srubar and Matt Vanek. 3rd-Gary Chudej (4) Home Arts (10-12): lst-Lori Holub Melvin Marek served as timekeeper.

(40), 2nd-Marcy Dorotik (30), 3rdYAD RESULTS Linda Kulcak (40) Scrapbook Foods (10-12): 1st-Rebecca Sellers 1st-Lodge Taiton No. 30, 2ndLodge El Campo-Hillje No. 40, 3rd- (30), 2nd-Linda Kulcak (40), 3rdMichael Milder (30) Lodge Victoria No. 32 Hobby Kits (10-12): lst-Amanda Home Arts (6-9): lst-Lenice Kaspar (30), 2nd-Lachelle Bacak (40), 3rd- Vanek (40), 2nd-Darren Dybala (40), 3rd-Marcy Dorotik (30) Stephanie Roye (30) Science/Educational Exhibits (10Pictorial Arts (6-9): 1st-Heather Spears (32), 2nd-Stephanie Roye (30), 12): lst-Lori Holub (40), 2nd-Gary Chudej (4), 3rd-Linda Kulcak (40) 3rd-Jody Krpec (30) Handicrafts (10-12): 1st-Jason Science/Educational Exhibits (6-9): 1st-Lenice Kaspar (30), 2nd-Aaron Motal (32), 2nd-Lori Holub (30), 3rdMarcy Dorotik (30) Spears (32), 3rd-Heather Spears (32) Pictorial Arts (13-14): 1st-Jean Foods (6-9): 1st-Slate Srubar (30), 2nd-Heather Spears (32), 3rd-Danny Dorotik (30), 2nd-Michael Marek (40), 3rd-Janell Chudej (4) Borak, Jr. (40)

Outgoing District VI Queen Marjorie Treumer (left) of Talton Lodge 30 is seen crowning the new District VI Queen Michelle Srubar also of Lodge 30 who will be reigning as the 1983-84 young lady. (All YAD photos submitted by DYC Janet Marek; more pictures and story appear in this issue elsewhere-Editor) Home Arts (13-14): 1st-Jean Dorotik (30), 2nd-Kim Dornak (30), 3rd-Michelle Srubar (30) Hobby Kits (13-14): 1st-Michelle Srubar (30), 2nd-Jean Dorotik (30), 3rd-Michael Marek (40) Foods (13-14): 1st-Linda Treumer (30), 2nd-Jody Henderson (40), 3rdKim Dornak (30) Handicrafts (13-14): lst-Charleen Mondrik (40), 2nd-Michelle Srubar (30), 3rd-Pam Brandt (40) Constructed Items (13-14): 1stChris Krpec (30), 2nd-None, 3rdNone Science/Educational Exhibits (1314): lst-Janna Dornak (30), 2ndPatrick Bartos (40), 3rd-None Hobby Kits (15-17): 1st-Joseph Bartos (40), 2nd-Veronica Bartos (40), 3rd-None Handicrafts (15-17): 1st-Tammy Dybala (40), Lori Henderson (40), 3rd-None Foods (15-17): 1st-Lori Henderson (40), 2nd-Veronica Bartos (40), 3rdNone Home Arts (15-17): 1st-Veronica Bartos (40), 2nd-None, 3rd-None Pictorial Arts (15-17): 1st-Joseph Bartos (40), 2nd-None, 3rd None TALENT Individual (6-9): 1st-Danny Borak, Jr. (40), 2nd-Slate Srubar (30), 3rdNone Individual (10-12): 1st-Lori Holub (40), 2nd-Rebecca Sellers (30), 3rdAmanda Vanek (40) Individual (13-14): 1st-Michelle Srubar (30), 2nd-Teresa Kulcak (40), 3rd-Charleen Mondrik (40) Individual (15-17): lst-Tammy Dybala (40), 2nd-None, 3rd-None Group Talent (6-12): 1st-Marcy Dorotik, Jennifer Dluhos, Kristi Korenek, Stephanie Roye, all of Lodge 30, Taiton; 2nd and 3rd-None Group Talent (13-17): No Entries ROYALTY District VI Queen-Michelle Srubar and Duchess Lenice Kaspar, both of Lodge 30, Taiton District VI King-Michael Marek and Duke Danny Borak, Jr. both from Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Michelle Srubar is the daughter of Mrs. Dorothy Srubar and the late Lad Srubar, and Michael Marek is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Marek of Pierce, Texas.

Janet Marek, DYC

From the Youth Leaders ACTIVITIES HELD BY COTTONWOOD YC Dear Members: The SPJST Lodge 6 Youth Club held their meeting August 5 at 8:30 p.m. with a good attendance.

A swimming party was held by the youth club July 6 at the West Playdium. They enjoyed swimming, sandwiches and drinks.

July 17 was the annual Lodge 6 Picnic and the club had bingo, cake walk, fish pond, tickets for prizes, balloons and auction also dunking "Sam." They did real well in their projects and I want to thank the youth club members' parents, lodge members and friends for working so hard, plus helping wherever help was needed; also thanks to all of you who donated items to the games, cake walk, tickets and cake walk.

Everyone did a fine job.

The youth club members went to Camp Val Verde July 23rd and they all had a good time.

A watermelon party was held by them July 29th.

The youngsters donated cakes to the West Rest Haven for their birthday party.

District III swimming party was held August 7 at the West Playdium, with Lodges 6, 35 and 66 attending; they also enjoyed swimming and ate supper.

State YAD was held August 21 at the Temple High School. We had few of our youth members entering crafts. Good luck was wished to all of them at the meeting.

Westfest is September 3rd and 4th and that means baking kolache, bread and strudels. We started baking Friday, August 12 and we still need help from all the youth club members, plus we will need help for the float and we will be practicing for the Beseda.

Karen Hykel and Shirley Dobecka had birthdays in August. Tammi Dobecka brought the cake. Thank you!

Fraternally, Willie Mae Schuetz, Youth Leader -SPJST-

YAD WINNERS OF LODGE 88 The District V YAD at Lodge 88 in Houston was well-represented by the youth of Lodge 88 July 10, 1983.

There were 24 youth members of Lodge 88 participating in Talent and Royalty contests, we had 78 entries in Arts/Crafts from Lodge 88 youth club members. We had two queen contestants and two king contestants who represented Lodge 88.

I would like to give a special thanks to the parents of the youth for making it a successful day; for all hard, practice and the long hours; it paid off to all the winners. It was your help that made this day a success which I appreciate very much.

We had two Beseda groups from Lodge 88 (Juniors): Kelly Sokol, Lee Pflughaupt, Joci Wilson, Kevin Orr, Kim Fabrygel, Karl Pflughaupt, Kristen Green, Randy Stonaker, Shirley Barcak and Paul Pflughaupt.

In the Senior Beseda were: Doris Fabrygel, Bobby Allbritton, Gwenda Wilson, Vincent Hegwood, Traci Green, Vernon Hegwood, Debbie Barcak, Jeff Barcak, Amy Hodden and Eddie Stonaker.

Individual Talent Ages (6-9): 1st-Karl Pflughaupt (88) Ages (10-12): 1st-Kristen Green, 2nd-Kevin Orr, 3rd-Kim Fabrygel, all of Lodge 88 Junior Group Talent 1st-Kim Fabrygel, Joci Wilson, Kelly Sokol, Kristen Green (88)

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Junior and Senior Group Talent Winners - First row in ages 6-12, L to R: Kim Fabrygel, Joci Wilson, Kelly Sokol, Kristen Green, all of Lodge 88. Second row in Ages 13-17, L to R: Bobby Allbritton, Vernon Hegwood, Jeff Barcak and Vincent Hegwood, also all of Lodge 88.

Senior Beseda W inners of Lodge 88 - Back row, L to R: Bobby Allbritton, Vincent Hegwood, Vernon Hegwood, Jeff Barcak. Front row, L to R: Doris Fabrygel, Gwenda Wilson, Traci Green, and Debbie Barcak.;

Individual Talent Winners, L to R: Kristen Green (Lodge 88, 10-12); and In Ages 10-12 Craft Winners, L to R: Craig Doho ,,h (88 ), Lee Pflughaupt (88), Karl Pflughaupt (Lodge 88, 6-9).

Shirley Barcak (88), Randy Stonaker (88), and Kelly Sokol (88).

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These are Craft Winners in Ages 13-14, L to R: Gwenda Wilson (8s), Stonaker (88), Debbie Barcak (88), and Vernon Hegwood (88).

More Craft Winners in Ages 15-17, L to R: Robb y Allbritton (88), Betty Stein (142), Vincent Hegwood (88), and Jeff Barcak

Craft Winner6 in Ages 6-9, L to R: Paul Pflughaupt (88), Keith Kieschnick (142), and Karl Pflughaupt (88).

Arts/Crafts Ages (6-9): Paul Pflughaupt (88), Karl Pflughaupt (88) Ages (10-12): Craig Dobesh (88), Lee Pflughaupt (88), Shirley Barcak (88), Randy Stonaker (88), Kelly Sokol (88) Ages (13-14): Gwenda Wilson (88), Eddie Stonaker (88), Debbie Barcak (88), Vernon Hegwood (88) Ages (15-17): Bobby Allbritton (88), Vincent Hegwood (88), Jeff Barcak (88) Merit Achievers Our top point winners were:

Junior Shirley Barcak (88) and Teen Jeff Barcak (88).

To all the first place winners in Talent and Crafts State YAD was held August 21 at Temple High School; and to our Royalty King/ Queen Competition will be at Elgin September 17 at Lodge 18.

I would like to congratulate every contestant for a fine performance well done. Remember this: "To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind, to talk health, happiness and prosperity, to make your friends feel that there is something in them, to look on the sunnyside of everything, to think only of the best, to be just as enthusiastic about your own, to forget the mistakes of the past and profit by them, to wear a cheerful countenance and give a smile to everyone you meet, to be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble." by Christian D. Larson. Keep this in mind and remember that each and everyone is a winner.

We just returned from camp and had a good time. District V and District VII camped together. We went to Val Verde July 27 and returned July 30. We enjoyed camping with District VII and the youth members; hope to see you at State competition. I hope you all had a safe trip home; yes, we did enjoy the last 30 miles with pillow fights, "where are my shoes," or "Guest what!" I hope to see you all soon.

Our next youth club meeting will be September 1st at 7:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Linda Wehring, Youth Leader (88) SPJST-

Scenes of Lodge 191 Youth Club Activities

) ''\.......4) Junior Beseda Winners of Lodge 88 - Front row, L to R: Kelly Sokol, Jot.' Wilson, Kim Fabrygel, Kristen Green. Back row, L to R Lee Pflughaupt, Kevin Orr, Karl Pflughaupt, and Randy Stonaker. (All YAD Photos courtesy YL Linda Wehring) Senior Group Talent 1st-Bobby Allbritton, Vernon Hegwood, Jeff Barcak, Vincent Hegwood (88) 2nd-Gwenda Wilson, Traci Green, Doris Fabrygel, Debbie Barcak, Eddie Stonaker, Randy Stonaker, Kevin Orr, Lee Pflughaupt, Shirley Barcak (88)

Queen Contests: 1st Runner-upTraci Green (88); 1st Runner-up Duchess Kristen Green (88) 1983-84 Queen-Doris Fabrygel (88), Duchess Kim Fabrygel (88) King Contests: 1st Runner-upVernon Hegwood (88), 1st Runnerup-Duke Paul Pflughaupt (88) 1983-84 King-Vincent Hegwood (88), Duke Karl Pflughaupt (88)

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Lodge 191 East Texas The first SPJST youth meeting was held on this date 7-12-83, at the Chambers Park Community Center.

Ken Carter, who is our Youth Leader, discussed and explained the SPJST programs and projects of

how each youth can earn points to get to go to summer camp.

Our attendance was few in number, but it seems to me that everyone was interested in what was being said about the program, especially when Ken mentioned that our next meeting is going to involve a youth swimming party. The youths who attended were: Ray Hightower,

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LODGE 40 TO MEET AT FRIENDSHIP PARK Dear Vestnik Readers, The SPJST El Campo-Hillje Youth Club held their monthly meeting July 27th at 6 p.m. at Dwight Holub's with a swimming party.

President Teresa Kulcak opened the meeting. Tammy Dybala led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Secretary Charlene Mondrick read the minutes; they were approved as read.

Vice President Jody Henderson called the roll and gave the treasurer's report in the absence of Linda Kulcak.

Birthdays were for Michael Marek and Joseph Bartos.

We had a discussion about YAD who won and everyone had fun.

The next meeting will be August 10th at Friendship Park.

Our last meeting was adjourned with a hot dog supper and swimming party.

Fraternally, Jody Henderson (13) (7-30-83) -SPJST-

age 7, Tom Phillips, age 10, Kelly Bowers, age 12, Jessica Bowers, age 9, Tressie Hightower, age 6 and Sherri Carter, age 12.

I personally urge every parent who is in the SPJST Lodge No. 191, Lufkin, with children ages 6 to 17 years to look into the SPJST Youth Program and encourage their children to join.

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August 9, 1983 at 7 p.m. at the Chambers Park Community Center.

For any information about the SPJST Youth Program, contact Mr. Ken Carter, Rt. 9 Box 2280, Lufkin, Texas A/C 409-6324597.

Youth pictures with this letter.

Joel Towers Reporter -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 84 YOUTH ENJOYS CAMP Dear SPJST Officers, I have just returned from camp. I went horseback riding. I was hoping LODGE 40 HOSTED that my horse "Rick" was still there, but the camp sold him. But Babe, the DISTRICT VI YAD horse I rode this year, was good; I Dear Readers, also went swimming. The band was WHAT— District VI YAD good too. The cabin was nice to sleep WHEN— Sunday, July 17, 1983 in, but it was a little too buggy.

WHERE— SPJST El CampoThank you for sending us to camp Hillje Lodge 40 Hall each year!

The El Campo-Hillje lodge was Fraternally, host of District VI YAD. We had Bryan Wolfe Individual/Group Talent from the 7-30-83 lodge. We had lots of entries in -SPJSTFoods, Home Arts and Pictorial Arts; also winners, King Michael LODGE 39 BRYAN YC Marek and Duke Danny Borak of DONATES FLAG TO Loge 40.

MOTHER LODGE President Teresa Kulcak welcomed everyone to District VI Dear Members, The youth club of Lodge 39 had a YAD at El Campo-Hillje Lodge 40 SPJST Hall. We would like to say bowling party at Pooh's Park for the thank you to Taiton Lodge 30, July social. We also enjoyed Hallettsville Lodge 4, Victoria popcorn, sodawater and video Lodge 32, and guests for helping us games. arrange the chairs/tables after the Our youth club donated a flag to program. our mother lodge at our last monthly Fraternally, meeting.

Fraternally, Jody Henderson (13) Vice President Brian Faust (10) (7-22-83) (8-2-83) -SPJST--SPJST-

From the Youth Members

LODGE 187 YC PLANNED

TRIP TO ASTROWORLD Our monthly meeting was held July 24, 1983 at 4 p.m. in the Youth Room at Round Rock. The meeting was called to order by Joe Giarrusso.

A report was made on the YAD activities. We had several youth members who entered and placed in Arts and Crafts; namely, Valorie Giarrusso, Cindy Giarrusso, Carey Holeman, Kevin Reed and Lori Nelson, all won first place. Joe Giarrusso won District II King in Royalty Contest. Congratulations to you all!

A request was made by the general membership that the youth group defray the cost of placing a door from the cloak room to the youth room to make it more assessable to the youth members during dances and bingo.

Reed to try to get a TV to put into the Youth Room.

A report was made on the point system. At YAD some of our youth members received money for certain amount of points; namely, Cindy Giarrusso in Junior Division won 1st place with 845 points and received MANY ACTIVITIES HELD $25. In the Senior Division were:

BY COTTONWOOD YC 1st —Lori Nelson (818 points) The Youth Club of Lodge 6 had received $25, 2nd — Valorie Giartheir meeting Friday, August 5, russo (816) points) won $20, erd-Joe 1983. We had one guest, Dennis Giarrusso was given $15, and 4th Eddie Giarrusso earned $10.

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The club had a watermelon party Congratulations to all of you.

At our last youth meeting we enJuly 29 and everyone enjoyed it.

They also did very well at the couraged more youth members to picnic. We want to thank everyone participate in the point system.

For our August social we planned who helped or donated items to a trip to Astroworld for August 11, make the picnic a success.

The District Youth Club Party 1983. We had planned to leave at 6 was held August 7 at the West a.m. and leave Astroworld about 8 p.m. Those who were not members Swimming Pool.

We are looking forward to seeing and you wanted to go had to pay their own way; members must have everyone at State YAD. The birthdays in August are for had attended five meetings or more Shirley Dobecka and Karen Hykel. to go.

We had several birthdays in July Tammi Dobecka will bring the cake and they are Kevin Reed, Lori for the next meeting.

Our next club meeting will be Nelson, Cindy Giarrusso, Stephen Friday, September 9 after the adult Keltgen, Brandon Merkord and Mark Merkord. "Happy Birthday!" meeting.

Our next monthly meeting will be Fraternally, held 21 August 1983 at 4 p.m. in the Kevin Dobecka, Reporter Youth Room of Lodge 187 at Round (8-10-83) Rock. I hope you will come!

-SPJSTFraternally, Lori Nelson LODGE 30 YOUTH CLUB (7-30-83) -SPJSTNEWS Dear Vestnik Readers, The Taiton SPJST Youth Club EL CAMPO-HILJE YC held its monthly meeting August 7 ENJOYS OUTING at the American Legion Pool. After July 27, 1983, the youth club of we went swimming, we held our Lodge 40 held their monthly meeting. meeting at the Holub residence. We President Vicki Dorotik called the also had a swimming party and a hot meeting to order. The Pledge was dog supper. led by Kristi Korenek and the Afterwards we held a short prayer was recited by Amy Kresta. meeting and then ate. "Happy Birthdays in the month of August Birthday" was sung to Mrs. Anna were Janna and Landis Dornak.

Bartos, Joseph Bartos and Michael Poems were read by Jean, Vicki Marek. and Marcy Dorotik, Lenice Kaspar The club paid for the hot dog and Michelle Srubar. supper which consisted of hot dogs, Contest winners in 6-9 were: 1st- chili, chips, sweets, punch, tea and Craig Dorotik, 2nd-Lenice Kaspar, sodawater.

3rd-Jody Krpec. In ages 10-12 were: Fraternally, 1st-Marcy Dorotik, 2nd-Landis Veronica Bartos (15) Dornak, and in ages 13-17 were: 1st- (7-30-83) Michelle Srubar, 2nd-Jean Dorotik, -SPJST3rd-Janna Dornak.

A hamburger supper was served after our meeting.

Fraternally, - „,„ Michelle Srubar (14) FPATERIIA1.11rn.

(8-11-83) family affair.

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12/VESTNIK —Wednesday, August 24, 1983

OUR THANKS TO LODGE CYCLONE MEMBERS Dear Readers, July 17, 1983, District II YAD was held at Cyclone, Texas at Lodge 24.

Our club members from Lodge 74 at Lovelady came home with many ribbons. I would like to thank Lodge 24 for having the YAD and helping everyone have a nice day.

Congratulations to all who participated and GOOD LUCK to those who are going to State YAD! Fraternally, Sherry Michka, Vice President (12) (8-10-83) -SPJST-

40 YOUTH CLUB NEWS

LODGE

The SPJST Lodge 40 Youth Club of El Campo-Hilije held their meeting at the home of Mrs. Holub 27 July 1983.

We had a swimming party. We also sang "Happy Birthday" to Joseph Bartos, Michael Marek and Mrs. Anna Bartos.

We discussed old and new business subjects. We had a meal consisting of hot dogs with chili, chips, sweets, tea, punch, and sodawater. The youth paid for the refreshments.

Fraternally, Patrick Bartos (14) (7-30-83) -SPJST-

39 BRYAN YOUTH CLUB NEWS

PARTY HELD FOR LODGE 24 YC

LODGE 40 YOUTH CLUB NEWS

Dear Readers, Our monthly meeting of Lodge 24 Cyclone Youth Club was held August 10, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Denise Posvar.

We had 20 members, one guest and one adult present. The guest was Kenneth Jeske.

There was no old or unfinished business, so we discussed about having a "Back-to-School" party at the youth club, which was held August 23 at 3 p.m. We worked on several Christmas decorations and crafts. After we finished our crafts, we had a hot dog supper with icecream. Then our meeting was adjourned.

Door prizes were won by Christy Marek and Kenneth Jeske.

Good luck was wished to two of our youth members at State YAD which was held August 21st; Craig Waits who entered in Constructed Items won 1st place in District II, and Kim Schneider who entered in Foods also won.

The next meeting will be held September 14 at 7:30 p.m. I'll see you then!

Fraternally, Melanie Za.vodny (10) Reporter (8-16-83) -SPJST-

SPJST El Campo-Hillje Lodge 40 Youth Club held their monthly meeting August 10, 1983 at 6:30 p.m. at the Friendship Park in El Campo.

We have a new member; Martha Lynn Bartos.

We elected two chairpersons for the Scrapbook; namely, Michael Marek and Tammy Dybala.

Linda Kulcak had a birthday in June and Mrs. Kulcak, Mrs. Marek, and Jared Dybala each have a birthday in August.

There were 16 members present and two guests, Jared Dybala and Stephanie Brandt.

Refreshments were served by Mrs. Dybala and Mrs. Brandt.

For September all members are to bring money to give to M.S. or Muscular Dystrophy.

Fraternally, Veronica Bartos (15) (8-16-83) -SPJST-

BACK-TO-SCHOOL

LODGE

Dear Members: For our social for the month of July, we had a bowling party.

Meredith Childs was the high score winner. All members had a great time.

Seven of our youth club members attended camp at Val Verde during August 8-11.

Fraternally, Jennifer Kubin (9) (8-10-83) -SPJSTLODGE

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VANISHING TEXAS RIVER CRUISE At our regular business meeting August 11th our main order of business was our field trip to Burnet, Texas for a cruise down the Colorado River, picnic, swimming and then we planned to have supper at Taylor on the way home.

Everyone was to meet at Carmine Texaco Station at 7:15 a.m. and wear a bathing suit under your sports clothes. Our feast was Sunday the 14th and State YAD the 21st.

Fraternally, Staci Schoenst (8-10-83) - SPJST -

BRYAN LODGE 39 YC NEWS Dear Readers, August 14, 1983 Lodge 39 youth members held their meeting. The minutes were read and the treasurer's report was also given.

We made plans for educational tours; also we made craft, made plans for a swimming party for August 28th.

I hope to see all of you at the next meeting September 11th.

Fraternally, Adam Macik (12) (8-16-83) -SPJST-

YC NEEDS VOLUNTEERS FOR WESTFEST

COTTONWOOD

Dear Readers, Our monthly meeting was held Friday, August 5, 1983. We are preparing for Westfest and we will be baking kolache at our Friday night socials, so everyone come and help.

In addition we will need the help of all youth club members in our booth at Westfest, plus with the float in the parade.

Our club members enjoyed the District III swim party at the Pladium; even though it rained earlier, everyone had a good time.

Fraternally, Darrell Uptmor (8-18-83) -SPJST-

BRYAN LODGE 39 YOUTH ENJOYED CAMP Dear Readers, District I and IV just finished camping and we had a great time.

This was the first time I've been to Camp Val Verde and it was lots of fun.

The first night we had rodeo and I was elected rodeo queen.

One night we had a dance contest and Jennifer Kubin and I won first place. I would also like to thank everyone for electing me best Junior Camper. It was an honor to get the trophy.

Fraternally, Brian Faust (10) (8-16-83) -SPJST--

ATTENTION LODGE 6 YC MEMBERS!!!

Dear Readers, The Cottonwood Youth Club held

its meeting Friday, August 5th. All reports were in order.

Correspondence was from Youth Leader Willie Mae Schuetz. She thanked everyone for the get well wishes and flowers she received when she was in the hospital. She also gave a very good report on the picnic and also thanked everyone for helping and donating to the picnic.

We will be baking strudels and kolache every Friday before Westfest. We need everyone's help before, during and after Westfest.

Fraternally yours, Shirley Dobecka (8-16-83) - SPJSTLODGE 177 ANNOUNCES

SEPTEMBER 14 YGMEETING Dear Readers, We have had quite a busy summer at our Academy Lodge. We had eleven of our members to attend District II YAD and our lodge King Kevin Beck won 1st runner-up, plus several of our members received 2nd and 3rd place ribbons.

July 28th, thirty-seven people went to Six Flags and we had a lot of fun. We would like to thank our mother lodge for providing the bus.

July 31st through August 6th eleven of our members attended District II camp; we used up a lot of shaving cream.

We had a real short .meeting August 10th and then listened to Mrs. Thelma Hrncir tell about the "Child Abuse Program," which was very interesting.

Sunday, August 14th nine of us went to Round Rock for the District II fall meeting and we got to bowl while the adults listened to a band.

For our next meeting September 14th, everyone is asked to bring one school supply that can be given to our Child Abuse Program.

Fraternally, Donald Tomastik, Reporter (8-18-83) --SPJST —

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ENSURE YOUR FUTURE

OUTING HELD BY LODGE 30 YC

SUMMER

Dear Vestnik Readers, The Taiton SPJST Youth Club held their annual summer outing August 7 at the American Legion Park.

At 2 p.m. we went swimming; then, we finished swimming at 4 p.m. and had our meeting.

For the contest everyone was asked to draw something that pertains to the summer months. In age group 6-9, those who placed were: 1st-Craig Dorotik, 2nd-Lenice Kaspar, 3rd-Jody Krpec. In age group 10-12: 1st-Marcy Dorotik, 2ndLandis Dornak. In age group 13-17: 1st-Michelle Srubar, 2nd-Jean Dorotik, 3rd-Janna Dornak. The program was also on "Summer."

After the meeting was adjourned we had a hamburger supper.

Fraternally, Jean Dorotik (14) (8-16-83) -SPJST.

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OPRAVAV dopisu bratra Stage o "Symposium" v Seaton 29. kvetna byly vynechana d ye jmena Albert a Methud, Temple, TX. Josef tabla 16 (ne 116 roku) a jmeno Jakubcova bylo nespravne napsano "Jakubecove," Neradi ie chyba se stala.

ona byla velice mils a dobra krajanka, vzpominam na ni easto.

Ted' zase mnoho bylo tech kradeii bank anebo spotitelen. Ve Ft. Worth mladk 22. lety okradl banku a vzal jako rukojmi mladou 2enu, jen2e policie jej brzy chytla a 2ena byla osvobozena. Zde v Dallasu zase mu2 Ael do spofitelny Southwest Savings a fekl, ie ma bombu a utekl s penezi, ac pozdeji se vyna go, ie bomba to virbec nebyla. To dfive nikdy nebylo, Tak V gelicos — aby se tak kradlo a vra2dilo jako Aneika Houdko yd. nyni se to stava — kam to spejeme?

V patek minuleho tkdne ptijeli Ktlyi jsem byla v Ennis minulk maniele Cmykhalovi z Ruska, kdyi tkden tak jsem se dovedela smutnou tolik dlouho iadali o povoleni odjeti z zpravu 2e v patek mela pohteb pi.

Ruska zaroveil s man2ely Vaienkovi. Karolina Kebrlova, (rozena Oni toti2' patii k prostestantske vine Nevolova) ye veku 80 let. Byla v zvane "Pentecostal" a Rusove iim Opatrovne v Seagoville ji2 dosti nedovolili vyznavat to viru a chteli dlouho a2 odala na veenost. Ptijela je uveznit a poslat na Sibit. Oni v§ak do Ameriky kdyi ji pry bylo lest utekli pied ruskkm vojskem a baeli mesicir a bydleli tehdy v Ennis, Tex. na americke vyslanectvi v Moskve. Znala jsem celou rodinu a mela jsem Tito jim poskytli utulek a 2ili celkch "KaruAku" rada, nebot byla hodna a pet let ye sklepe vyslanectvi, a2 dobra to pfitelkyne. Zanechala koneene skrze natlak americkkch sestru pi. Karel Haikovcovou v uiadu (i jinkch) jim dali povoleni Ennis, synovce,neteii a nevlastniho odjeti. Maniele rirykhalovi jsou syna a dcera Kebrlovi zde v Dallas. jests mladi lids (jen 21 let) a zde v Rodine vyslovuji soustrast a ji pteji Americe jim 2aduk nebude Mad klidnk spanek na veenosti. nesnaze a mohou si vefit co chti.

Bylo me feeeno, 2e v Ennis Jini souverci zde je pane pfivitali, nedavno zemfel krajan Josef Sonka obstarali jim byt a pan emykhalov ye veku 87 let. Zil celk iivot tarn a bude studovat v Biblicke koleji cele byl dobfe znam. VetAinou iivota se dye leta, a tak jsou spokojeni, 2e venoval prodeji aut anebo jejich koneene jsou ve svobodne zemi spravce. 02enil se se sl. Jarmilou americke, a budou-li It spravne a Jaresh-ovou, dcerou to man2elii Ed dbat naAich zakontr, tak bude v§e v Jareshovkch. Zanechava manielku, poiadku. jednoho syna, dva bratik Jana v Minulk tkden soudce v New Ennis a Karla v Houstonu a jednu Jersey vyhodil 2alobu kterou podala sestru pi. Janie takovou v Ennis. vdova po znamem Bruno Nekolik bratrii a rodiee jej piedeAli Hauptmanovi, kterk byl uznan vinnk pied lety na veenost. Rodine 2e unesl a zabil chlapce maleho syna vyslovujem upfimnou soustrast a to Charles Lidnberga v 1932. Ona jemu tichk spanek na veenosti. Tak tvrdila, 2e jeji man2e1 vilbec nebyl nam poiad odchazeji ti, ktere jsme vinen a mimo toho 2adala ziskat pied lety dobie znali — ale nic se odAkodne celkch 100 milionfr neda delat nebot' tam pfijdeme Ona tvrdi, ie nekteii svedci lhali a vAichni jednou, 2e ano? nee° se pry "zakrylo" a Bruno byl V sobotu jsme zde meli mestskou zbyteene popraven, Vdova je 84 lets vedbu ohledne toho, zda se ma a asi nic nevysoudi, kdyi u2 je to tak pofidit nejakk novk zpilsob dopravy, dlouho a svedci jsou mrtvi. Take jelikoi provozu je velice moc a dela kdo vi, jak to vge tehdy bylo a kdo to nesnaze. Tak veaina byla proto, aby se ziskaly nove a vetAi busy a byl skuteene vinen?

Take jsme zde men nedavno aby ubylo aut v provozu. Jederr trochu deAte a pti tom blkskalo se a elovek fekl na televizi, 2e on u2 je ze statu unaven vAeho, ie rano ho to vezme himelo. Jisti lids piijeli Washingtonu hledat praci nebot' on hodinu se dostat do prate a nemel nic a penez te2 ne. Tak se odpoledne zas hodinu se dostat Mnoho eernochfr bylo proti usadili blizko jezera Hubbard a dali si tam stan eili "tent" a v tom 2i1i. tomu novemu systemu, 2e pry je to Ale blesk uhodil do jejich stanu a na iikor eernkch lidi, ale prohrali popoJil je a jeho tak omraeil, ie on piece. Take se bude pry poeitat nevidel, nemohl mluvit, nemohl se jeden procent dine aby bylo na pohnout a ani dkchat. Jeho 2enu to vAechny vklohy — a to asi nekterkm ji2 merle omraeilo, takie mohla se neni vhod.

V tom zapadnim Texasu je to letos dobelhat k jinemu tarn vozu a iadat o pomoc. Ti zavolali policii, ktera jaksi smutne, nebot' jim letos ani nic pitela a vzala je do nemocnice v neprielo, dobytek neni eim krmit a Mesquite, Tx. Tam za nim ptijel jeho jeden elovek se vyslovil, 2e jeliko2 zamestnavatel u ktereho on pracoval mel velke stado dobytka, 2e ho to dva dni pied tou nehodou a slibil mu, stalo pry 100 tisic dolartir a musel 2e jim (math byt. Nemocnice te2 je hodne dobytka prodat. V to easti aetfila, ac Williamsovi vfibec bkvaly velke iirody baviny ale letos nemeli ani penez a ani pojiAteni. Tak to bude Apatne nebot' k tomu suchu to dobte skoneilo, ae to mohlo se pfidali pilousi eili "boll weevils" dopadnout huts. Ja si pamatuji, 2e "a boll worms" a ty to vie kazi. Jine kdyi jsme pied mnoha lety bydleli v roky mivaji velke arody a hodne Corpus Christi, tak jista pi. 8ijanska de gte a letos mak). Jinde zase maji byla na venku psi boufi a blesk do ni vice ne2 Bost mokra a velka horka, Oodirrzabit jt.'By-la to 'A kotla; nebot" ktere jindy nemivaji. Clovek nikdy

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nevi, co bude v budoucnosti, ie ano? Sanford a Lydia Tucker az z Take hodne zveie letos pfijde prye Richmond, Virginia a Della Marinik. nebot' neni pro ne potrava. Ty NavAteva nam byla mils a ptijd'te antelopy (myslim jist druh jelena) zase. dodelavaji. Kajoti letos nemaji Nove eleny jsme ptijali: Wade zajicir tak se poukteji do seslablkch James, Matella James, Ferris tech antelopu a lehce je zabijou. Je Michelle Stark, Minnie M. S" imeik, to vie velice zle a bude jests Jerry J. Bartek (d y e pojistky).

Kaidou chvili se stane nejaka Ptestoupila od fadu eislo 24. do fadu zmena o ktere se drive ani nezdalo. eislo 47. Margaret Lillian Gibson.

Ted' u2 davno jedna pani 2idovka se Vitame vas do fadu a doufame, 2e se namahala obdr2et povoleni bkti yam bude u nas libit. rabinem ve 2idovske vile, ale Viichni tifednici byly pfitomni. bojovala dlouho a piece vyhrala. Tajemnice Ann Koon pfeeetla Poiad ji spolek rabinii odpiral pray() protokol z minule schiize, kterk byl konat slu2by rabina, a2 nyni byla eleny ptijat tak, jak byl napsan. zvolena koneene, 2e muse toto Dopisy byly eteny a sice dekovnou zastavat synago ie v Clifton, karta od sestry Vlasty Divisove za Novy York a timto jest prvni 2enou pozdravnou kartu jak byla ve zdejAi v konservativni viie iidovske. nomocnici kde mela operaci; Tato pani se jmenuje Magid- dekovnou kartu od rodiny zesnuleho sonova a pied easem te2 asis- bratra Walter Kamas za kvetiny a tovala v nemocnici 2idovske jako dopis od Thelma Hrneif od okrsku kaplan. Ona veil pine v tom, 2e se ma eislo VII. Bylo rozhodnuto darovati dodfzovat "kosher" domov — cos $100, na "Muscular Dystrophy" a znamena, 2e lecktere jidla se nesmi take $100. Emil Malishove kapele, jist a zakony jine tei driet. Tak ktera hrala na naS1 taneeni zabave.

Na listku nemocnkch, o kterkch easem se v§e meni, 2e ano?

Po torn nedavnem soudu s tim jsme vedeli jsme meli: bratr Frank naS'im Aerifem jsou nyni vAelijake Heil a sestr y Albina Mikeska a ruzne dozvuky. Na televizi ukazovali Dorothy Stuchlk. Piejeme yam distriktniho pravnika Wade, a abyste byli brzy uzdraveni.

Utednici a vkbory podali jejich zaroven tei lekaie Grigsona (psychiatrika), kterk po mnoho let zpravy. Vedouci rnladeie Mary Ann soudu jako svedek kdyi Billeekova podala jeji zpravu, ie nektefi zloeinci potiebovali men 9 Menu a dva navAtevniky vy§etfeni, zda by mohli bkti jests pfitomno.

Bratr Frank Klinkovskk podal hodne nebezpeeni jinkm lidem. On vAechny poslal na smrt a nyni mnohk jeho zpravu, 2e se meli dosti dobte v takovk kterk sedi v trestnici chce Camp Val Verde. Sestra Dorothy aby se obnovil jejich soud s jinkm Pechalova podala zpravu za dozorei lekarem. Pan Wade se vei ejne vkbor; ses. Vallie Zavodnk nebyla vyslovil, ie za 2adne okolnosti jii pfitomna.

Narozeniny v mesici srpnu a ktefi nechce Grigsona jeliko2 pry jeho svedectvi je nespolehlive. VS`ak byli pfitornni jsme meli: sestry Ann oznamovali, 2e Grigson za lorlskkch Krcha, Evelyn Heese, Theresa 10 mesicii pry obdriel celkem 90 Chlapek a bratti Jerry Chupik, tisic dolaru za jeho slu2by jako Robert Heese, James B.illeck a psychiatrik — a to u2 jsou pane, Henry Janacek. Pfejeme "vesele narozeniny" a v gecko dobre. pane penize a nyni o to pfijde!

Na vkboru pro vyAetieni Take jsem se flovedela, 2e zde v Dallasu zemfel William Jolesch, Glen fadovkch stanov byli jmenovani rodiny ktera pied lety mela peknk bratti John HruAka, Emil Hejl, Aatni obchod v Ennis, Tx. Tito Woodrow Marek, Anton Motl, Joleschovi (vlastne se na Morave Calvin Skrabanek a sestry Dorothy jmenovali Jolaovi) a dobre se jim Pechal a Delores 8krabanek.

Dveini cent' dostali bratr Frank vedlo. Zanechal dva bratry a nekolik synovcil a pra-synovcii, ale vek Klinkovskk a (moje maliekost) Annie nebyl udan, ae musel byt jii ve Jakubcova.

Na'g e pfig ti schilze se bude vysokem veku. Znali jsme hodne elenu techto iidu ale nyni se jaksi poiadat 4. zaii ve 2 hodiny v nedeli vytratili v§ichni z Ennis, tiebaie odpoledne. Schilze ukoneila a pak jsme meli dobrou svae'inu a "veselou kdysi jich tam bylo hodne. hodinku"; dekujeme sestram za —SPJSTdobre dorty.

Na shledanou v pfigti had elslo 47. Seaton. ziistavam, se sestrskYm pozdravem, Mile sestry a bratii, Annie Jakubcova, NaAe posledni schilze poiadana v eeska, dopisovatelka. nedeli odpoledne 7. srpna byla —SPJSTzahajena pfedsedou Jerry Pechalem. Nav§teva Merril byla Novinky z 'Aida c 172 trochu slabs. Povstanim jsme vzdali Pasadena.

Best vlajkam (vlajky naatolili bratti Woodrow Marek and Daryl Kortis). Va2ene sestry, bratti a etenaii Take povstanirn a minutou ticha Vestniku, Tak zase nee° z Pasadeny a ficlu jsme uctili pamatku 2 Merril, ktefi se odebrali na veenost a jsou to bratti Rozkvet. Zaenu s co se bude konat Walter. Kamas a Frank Chupik. At' 11. zaii u nag v tadu é. 172. v nedeli odpoeivaji v pokoji! Pozustalkm odpoledne; obed bude podavan od rodinam vyslovujeme nejvrolicnej§i jedne hodine al do tfech hodin; pozdeji zaene tanec s Texas Brew soustrast.

Nav§tevniky jsme meli: Walter a muzikou zapadni i take smichanou; Othean Jezek, Agnes Schiller, umi pane zahrat vie. Zveme

14/VESTNIK —24. srpna 1983 viechny ze viech stran. Obed se prodava v cene $5 (obed i tanec); tanec za poem o 3 hodine do 7 hodin; listky po hodine bez obeda jsou $4; budeme mit i nejakou sladkost s eajem a jine napoje jsou v nail nalevne a naie senliSrti vas pane obslouii. Jestli bude vain doma mot horko, toz zveme vas k nam se ochladit a take moina dobfe pohostit.

Take 30. fijna budeme mit velke bratrske shromaideni v tadu e. 172. u nas v Pasadena, Texas. Obed zaene v 11 hodin do ttech hodin a tanec zaene od 4 do 7 hodin nebo 8 hodin pti muzice Rudy Kurtze kapele smichana a "country/western."

Ptijedte k nam se obveselit a s nami se lepe obeznamit a take skoeit trochu do koleeka na tu dubovou podlahu; tanei se na ni jako na skle a je leskla. Mame nekolik "chandelieril" a peline sviti na podlahu. Take naie jeviite bylo ptistavene vetii.

Zase u nas bude tanec 16. zati orchestr s kapelnikem Al Pierson. Kdo cheete mit jiste mista zazvofite si na paria Sam Raskin, telefonem 777-4177 pro vase reservaci pro ten den jenom; jine tance u nas v sobotu nejsou 24(1116 reservace; mista je dost al na tisic lidi kaidou sobotu a nezapomente vaii "BYOD." Listky na Al Pierson muziku jsou $9.50 jedna a parek je $19, ale listky u dveti jsou $10.50 jeden a dva jsou $21 tanec je v patek veder.

V tadu e. 172. u nas bude mit na den 27. srpna Heart of Texas Czechs (H.O.T.) kapelu z Round Rock, Texas, mnoho nas radi poslouchame brat tu nasi eeskou muziku a smichanou; pokaide ptijedou k nam obleeeni v "tuxedos." Zveme vas!

Vifikova kapela z Victoria, Texas pane hrali u nos 6. srpna. Take u nas hrali "Legends" zase 13. srpna; tato kapela je z Houstonu.

Wed tSrdnem jsme si zajeli do Seguin, Texas navitivit matku ieny, Esther a ja jsem byl iofer po testa z Houstonu do domu kde matka bSrva v Canine; matka Nettie Pullin je 94 let stara, ale pozna vie dobte i Oka mluvi.

A kdo se k !tam pfijel ukazat; dobti bratti a sestry al ze San Antonio, Texas, Dominik Netek a pratele s nimi, viak vite jak to je, kdyi je 5 nebo 6 bratrii v koleeku a kaldk ma neck) k feet' tak jsem nevyslyiel bratra i sester jmena z San Antonio. Viak mi nekdy take usta ienou jako motor jestli se chci dostat ke slovu. Diky viem co jste byli tu ze San Antonio u nas na naviteve. Radi jsme, ie vas bratr druhS7 pfedseda Julius Zella nam ptedstavil. Vitame vas k nam nazpatek brzy a eteme vase dopisi ze tadu 133. San Antonio. (Neradi jsme, ie skrz moji churavost jsme se nedostavili na ten Nsky Den do San Antonio a Pile. Jsem stale pod lekafskS,m dohledem ale doufam, v zati budu moct jit do prate.)

Moe lidi odjildi yen z domviny na vslet do sveta a nekteti jeite za mote do Evropy k rodinam.

Drazi lido kdo jste v tech fitulnich a v domech churavi a vice nemocni, tak nabud'te dobre zdravi; kaidodenne piejeme viem lepii zdravi a brzkou filevu a viem zesnulkm lehke odpoeinuti deji jim o pane na veenosti v zahradach kvetin.

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gicarouiek Len v Ennis.

Schfize zahajila ,sestra ptedsedkyne za ptitomnosti 29 elenek a jedna navitevnice pi.

Frances Tehle netef sestry Janiekova a Mullinsove, ktera ptijela ze statu Wisconsin a zileastnila se Jureikoveho rodinneho shromaideni. Teiilo nas se s ni seznamit. Panove jako hoste byli Vilem a Joe Houdek a Charlie Jureik a mala Lisa Zabojnikova.

Postradaly jsme sestru Ann a jejiho p. maniela Bob Zvolankovi, kteti byli v Cedar Rapids, Iowa na WFLA konvenci. Dekujeme Ann za pozdray.

Bylo ram zdeleno, ie zesnula pi.

Blaiena (Jureik) Meniikova, sestra to sestry Janiekove a Mullinsove ye state Oregonu a take nam zdelila pi.

Mary Haikovcova ie zesnula jeji sestra pi. Carrie (Nevola) Kebrle, ktera strivila deli eas v domove odpoeinku v Seagoville. Opravdu jsme byly zarmoucene zpravou nebo obe za m/adf,ch let 14dIely zde v Ennis. Nechf zesnuli spi klidne svfij veenk sen a rodinam patfi naie uptimna soustrast.

SrdeenSr dik pi. Haikovcove za penelitSr dar do nail poldadny k ucteni pamatky jeji sestry Carrie Kebrlove.

Sestra ptedsedkyne pteeetla dekovny listek od pi. Ella Hopkins, dcera sestry Annie Trojaekove.

Plie, le maminka se pomalu ale jiste pozdravuje coi ji ze srdce pfejeme.

Proiila se deka sestfe Georgia Zabojnikova.

Dvetni darky pfinesly sestry Libbie Wiesneiwski, Anelka Houskova, 8tasie Jureikova a Georgia Zabojnikova.

"Happy Birthday" jsme zazpivaly sestram v srpnu naroze0m: Annie Mullins, Ann Zvolanek, Mary Novak, Mary Nemec a Elizabeth Crone a Oily vie dobre do dagich let.

Nate pfisti schfize se bude konat 8. zati.

S pozdravem, Rfilena Zazvorkova.

-SPJST-

Zprava ze Sokolski einnosti v Corpus Christi, Texas Niviteva pravidelnkch schfizi dobte pokraeuje. Vkroeni schfize byla konana 10. srpna v 7.30 veer ye ktere byli zvoleni fitednici a qbory pro rok 1984.

Schfize byla zahajena starostou Gene Lehnertem za ptitomnosti viech fitednikii a vSrboru; 35 elenil slolilo slib vernosti americke vlajce.

Z techto 35 elenfi bylo zvoleno 23 elenil do tad ittedniku a vSrboru dopinit vypriene Ihiity.

Utednici: Starost-Gene Lehnert, mistostarosta-Roy H. Peal, tajemnice-Helen Pavelka, fieetniDoreen Munson, pokladnik-Mack Munson, nieelnik-Louis Kubala, naeelnice-volne.

Sbor feditelfi: T. C. Kozels14, Charlie Majek, Anita Regmund.

Navrhovani vSrboru a utednikil: Monta Foster, Judy Majek, Frank Sijansky, Doreen Musnon.

Spravni vkbor: Frank L. Sackk, Frank Sijansky.

Sjezdovi zastupci: Jerry Sijansky, Mack Munson.

Nahradnici: Doreen Munson, Carrie Veselka.

Vzdelavajici ittednik: Jerry Sijansky.

Dejepisec: John Staia.

Oestni starostove: John Staia a Frank C. Sack.

Ptgti schilze bude ye sttedu v 8 hodin veeer 14. zati 1983.

Ptitomnost viech elenil je ladouci.

(Sklizefi baviny je hotova z vetiiho dilu — od jednoho do jednoho a pill balu po akr.)

Nazdar!

John Staia, dejepisec.

lutek, pies 50 000 mist u stolii a v poslednich letech dosahuji obratu okolo 1,9 miliardy Kes. Zhruba 40 procent Interhotelti je ye vethich' eeskoslovensky"ch mestech, zbytek v lazeriskSrch mfstech, horskyrch oblastech nebo v jinSrch rekreaenich lokalitach. Ve spolupraci s eeskoslovenskSrmi cestovnimi kancelatemi, pkedevgim cestovni kancelati Cedok, poskytuji zahranienim nav§tevnikum Ceskoslovenska komfortni pobyt, namnoze spojenSr s moinosti rybafenf, lovu i turistiky spojene s navStevou pozoruhodmich pamatek Ceske a slovenske minulosti.

-SPJST _

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POLKA BATTLE DANCE SATURDAY, AUGUST 27TH at SPJST LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS on Highway 34 East — 2005 Music By: • JODIE MIKULA, From: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

• DEAN HENSON of NEBRASKA, From: 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Admission: $6 Per Person KITCHEN WILL BE OPEN For Reservations Call: (214) 875-5458

FIFTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Sunday, August 28th at

SPJST LODGE 180, BURLESON (1100 Highway 81 South On Service Road, Burleson, Texas)

DINNER/DANCE/ENTERTAINMENT Menu: Barbecue Beef/Sausage & Trimmings/Pastries & Refreshments (Dinner Tickets: Adult, $4; Children 6-12, $3; Children 1-5 Free) • 1:15 to 2:00 — Accordion Music by Marie Tankersley • 2:00 — Dallas Czech Concert Orchestra directed by Sid Pokladnik —Main Speaker, SL Vice President Bernard Gebala —Czech Folk Dancers of West —Youth Dancers of Dallas • 5:00 to 9:00—Dance: Music by MATH SLADKY BAND of NEBRASKA (Polka and Waltz Music) Admission: $6 Per Person; Children 12 and Under, Free (BYOB; Ice, Set-ups, Free)

SPECIAL POLKA DANCE at

SPJST LODGE NO. 186, CALDWELL Featuring:

THE VRAZEL POLKA BAND of Buckholts

SUNDAY, AUGUST 28TH From: 4 to 8 P.M. The Public is Cordially Invited (Lodge building located 8/10ths of a mile South of the intersection of Hwys. 36 & 21 on Hwy. 36, about 3 blocks after the first railroad underpass going South) . „(Paid) 4111MINIMININIONIIIW

Wednesday, August 24, 1983 -VgSTMK/15 Saturday, Oct. 8-Jan Garber Orchestra (B/R) Friday, Oct. 14-Dutchmasters (C/W/V) Saturday, Oct. 15-Knights of Dixie (B/R) Saturday, Oct. 22-Leo Heinrich Orchestra (B/R) Sunday, Oct. 23-CZECH DAY; music by Vrazels, 5-9 (P/V) Friday, Oct. 28-The Rounders (C/W) Saturday, Oct. 29-H.O.T. (Heart of Texas) Czechs dress up in Halloween costume or casual (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.)

SPJST CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY

Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood Friday, August 26-Board Meeting, 8 p.m.; Social following Saturday, Aug. 27-Wedding Anniversary Sunday, Aug. 28-Zettler Reunion Friday, Sept. 2-Preparations for Westfest Saturday, Sept. 3-Sykora-Pavelka Reunion Sunday, Sept. 4-Stuckly Reunion Friday, Sept. 9-Lodge Meeting, 8 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 16-Social Night Saturday, Sept. 17-CB Club Public Dance, 812; music by Ed Reinke & His Swingsters Friday, Sept. 23-Social Night Saturday, Sept. 24-Birthday Party

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

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

Lodge No. 18, Elgin

Tuesday, Sept. 13-Choral Club Practice, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 17-Ray Jurecka Orch. (B/R) Sunday, Sept. 18-Pechal-Vitek Reunion, 10 a.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 20-Trustees' Meeting, 7:30, p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 24-Gilbert Kautz Orch. (B/R) Tuesday, Sept. 27-Choral Club, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 1-Donnie Wavra & the HiLiters Sunday, Oct. 2-Lodge & Youth Club Meetings, 2 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 8-Petrek-Kleypas Wedding Dance; music by Harold Strand Orchestra Tuesday, Oct. 11-Choral Club, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 15-A. F. Shenkirs' Golden Anniversary; music by Jodie Mikula Tuesday, Oct. 18-Trustees' Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 22-Wence Shimek (Texas Fraternal Congress Meets) Tuesday, Oct. 25-Choral Club, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 29-Becker-Breeden Wedding Dance; music by King of Swing

5*• Lodge No. 54, West

Saturday, Aug. 27-Hi-Toppers (P/W)

*** Lodge No. 24, Cyclone

Saturday, Aug. 27-Jerry Haisler Wednesday, Sept. 14-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.; Social and bring your snacks

44* Lodge No. 25, Ennis

Saturday, Aug. 27-Battle Dance: Jodie Mikula, 7:00-8:00; Dean Hansen of Nebraska 9-1; Admission $6 Saturday, Sept. 3-Country Noblemen Saturday, Sept. 17-Country Boys Saturday, Sept. 24-Ballroom Dance; with music by Picky Purinton, 8:30-12:30 Saturday, Oct. 8-Country Noblemen Saturday, Nov. 5-Heart of Texas Road Gang Saturday, Nov. 12-Country Noblemen Saturday, Dec. 3-Ballroom Dance; music by Jan Garber Orchestra Saturday, Dec. 31-New Year's Eve Dance; music by Jodie Mikula ***

Saturday, Aug. 27-Wedding Reception/Dance Sunday, Aug. 28-MD BENEFIT DANCE with 3 bands donating their time: "Easy" of Waco, 2-4; (Auction, 4-5:30); Cen-Tex Polka Band, 5:30-7:30; Country Drifters, 8-10; Snacks will be available 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. 9-50th Wedding Anniversary Sunday, Oct. 16-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

*5* Lodge No. 66, Waco

Lodge No. 29, Taylor Saturday, Aug. 27-Jodie Jay Saturday, Sept. 17-King of Swing ***

Lodge No. 32, Victoria Wednesday, Sept. 7-Social at 7 p.m. at Kiwanis Park in the City Park. Meat & drinks furnished. Bring side dishes or desserts. ***

Lodge No. 35, Elk Saturday, Aug. 27-Country Drifters Sunday, Aug. 28-St. Joseph's Picnic:Public Dance, 7-11; music by Cherokee Rose Saturday, Sept. 3-Jerry & Melody Five Sunday, Sept. 4-Pavelka Reunion; Public Dance, 7-11; music by Cherokee Rose Saturday, Sept. 10-Country Drifters Saturday, Sept. 17-Cherokee Rose Saturday, Sept. 24-Starlites *5*

Lodge No. 39, Bryan Saturday, Sept. 10-Vrazels, 9-1 Sunday, Sept. 11-Regular Meeting/Social/ Dish Supper Saturday, Oct. 8-Next Generations, 9-1 Sunday, Oct. 9-Regular Meeting/Social/Dish Supper Saturday, Oct. 15-Fabulous Six, 9-1 Saturday, Oct. 22-Lee Roy Matocha, 8:3012:30 Saturday, Nov. 12-Wence Shimek, 9-1 Sunday, Nov. 13-Regular Meeting/Social/ Dish Supper Saturday, Nov. 26-Next Generations, 8:3012:30 Saturday, Dec. 10-Lodge 39 Members' Christmas Party Sunday, Dec. 11-Regular Meeting/Social/ Dish Supper Saturday, Dec. 17-Fabulous Six, 8:30-12:30 Saturday, Dec. 31-Next Generations, 8:3012:30 ***

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. 27-Wence Shimek Saturday, Sept. 3-Polka Dots (subbing for Jodie Jay) uuday,,,Sept. 4-I odge & Youth Club t^s tMtf$rpm, Saturday, Sept. 10-Elinger Combo _

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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, Oct. 1-Country Drifters Saturday, Oct. 8-Starlites Saturday, Oct. 15-Country Light Saturday, Oct. 22-Cherokee Rose Saturday, Oct. 29-Jerry Haisler

*5* Lodge No. 74, Lovelady

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 Saturday, Oct. 7-George Self & The Amarillo Express Saturday, Oct. 8-Gary Josey & Lone Star Express Saturday, Oct. 15-Music Masters Saturday, Oct. 22-Silver River Band Saturday, Oct. 29-Night Time Friends *5*

Lodge No. 80, Holland Friday, Aug. 26-Debonaires (Game Night Every Thursday, 7:30 p.m.) *5*

Lodge No. 84, Dallas .

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 aaa

Lodge No. 88, Houston Saturday, Aug. 27-Little Fishermen of New Braunfels (Var.) Friday, Sept. 2-Original River Road Band

(C/w) Saturday, Sept. 3-Ellinger Combo Wednesday, Sept. 7-Birthday Club Games' Party/Luncheon Saturday. Sept. 10-Knights of Dixie (B/R) Wednesday. Sept. 14-Birthday Club Games' Party/Meeting/Luncheon Friday, Sept. 16-Texas Brew (C/W) Saturday, Sept. 17-Vrazels (Variety) Saturday, Sept. 24-Al Pierson Big Band USA baturday, Oct.

*5* Lodge No. 92, Ft. Worth

Sunday, September 11-Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

Saturday, September 17-Dance-Bill Kucera Saturday, October 8-Dance-Henry Rejcek Sunday, October 9-Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

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

*** Lodge No. 107, Floresville

Sunday, Oct. 2-(September Meeting) and will select a definite course of action with the new project for CAN Program, and to select their Fraternal Affairs director *5*

Lodge No. 130, Dallas & Sokol Zizka Saturday, Sept. 3-Harold Strand Saturday, Sept. 17-Jodie Mikula Saturday, Oct. 15-Harold Strand Saturday, Oct. 29-Jodie Mikula *5*

Lodge No. 133, San Antonio Sunday, Oct. 30-Hosting District VII fall meeting at Comanche Park, 2600 Rigsby.

Avenue (In case of rain, the meeting shall be held at 1505 S. Gevers at the Hall.

Lodge No. 142, Houston Friday, Sept. 2-Lodge Meeting, 8 p.m.

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

Friday, Nov. 4-Lodge Meeting, 8 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 4-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m. *5*

Lodge No. 154, Ft. Worth Saturday, Aug. 27-C/W Dance, with Jerry Max Lane Sunday, Sept. 11-Monthly Lodge Meeting Saturday, Sept. 17--C/W Dance: Jerry Max Lane (Bingo every Friday, 7:30 p.m.)

*5* Lodge No. 155, Austin

Sunday, Sept. 11-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m. at Mrs. Lillie Hejl's residence, 2314 Shoalmont Drive, Austin

*5* Lodge No. 160, San Angelo

Sunday, Sept. 11-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m. at Wall Firemen's Hall; also Child Abuse Program directed by State Coordinator for the SPJST District VII Director Thelma Hrncir, assisted by District IV Director Stanley Broz and Manny Maldonado of Region 4, after the meeting 3**

Lodge No. 161, La Parita Sunday, Sept. 11-Lodge Meeting, 11:30 a.m. at Three Oaks Restaurant, Pleasanton; Members are encouraged to attend ***

Lodge No. 172, Pasadena Saturday, Aug. 27-Heart of Texas Czechs Saturday, Sept. 3-Neal Hart (C/W) Saturday, Sept. 10-E. J. Macik (Var.) Sunday, Sept. 11-Dinner/Dance; Barbecued Beef Brisket/Sausage Meal served at 1 to 3 p.m. for $5; Dance from 3 to 7 p.m. with music by The Texas Brew; Dance Ticket, $4 (without meal) Friday, Sept. 16-SPECIAL ATTRACTION: America's No. 1 Dance Band, Al Pierson and Big Band USA; Advance Ticket, $9.50 Per Person or $10.50 at the door Saturday, Sept. 17-Lee Roy Matocha (Var.) Saturday, Sept. 24-The Legends (C/W) Saturday, Oct. 1-Music Kings Saturday, Oct. 8-Eddie Marshall Saturday, Oct. 15-Lee Roy Matocha Saturday, Oct. 22-Neal Hart Saturday, Oct. 29-Dixie Kings (Lodge meetings the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.)

*5.

Lodge No. 177 Academy

Friday, Aug. 26-Muscular Dystrophy Benefit Dance; music by Leather & Lace; Admission $4 Per Person Saturday. Sept. 3-American Sunrise vs Brazos Express Saturday, Sept. 10-Bill Wait's Goodtimers Saturday, Sept. 17-Jerry, Butch and the Gentres Saturday, Sept. 24-Joe Paul Nichols Band of Ft. Worth Saturday, Oct. 1-"Pecos" of Waco Saturday, Oct. 8-The Road Runners Saturday, Oct. 15-Jerry, Butch and, k the Gentres Saturday, Oct. 22-Jerry Haisler vs Jody Jay Silvertones Er 3-'i Saturday, Oct. 29-"Easy" o aco *5

Lodge No. 178, Longview Aug. 27-Wind River

Lodge No. 180, Burleson Saturday, Aug. 27-Gentres Sunday, Aug. 28-5th Anniversary Celebration of Lodge 180: Doors Open 1-9 p.m.; Accordion Music by Marie Tankersley, 1:15-2:00; Dallas Czech Concert Orchestra, 2:00, also Main Speaker SL Vice President Bernie Gebala, Czech Folk Dancers of West, and SPJST Youth Dancers of Dallas; Polka/ Waltz music, by Math Sladky Band of Nebraska, 5-9; Admission $6 per person; children 12 and under will be admitted free Saturday, Sept. 3-Country Junction Saturday, Sept. 10-Rhythm Reunion Saturday, Sept. 17-Ramblin' Rhythm Saturday, Sept. 24-The Gentres Saturday, Oct. 1-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.)

Lodge No 183, Mid-Cities Sunday, Sept. 11-Lodge Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

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

by Rejcek Polka Band. The Melody Masters & The Panther City Polka Boys (Bingo every Tuesday & Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; on Sunday, 2 p.m.)

Lodge No. 185, New Braunfels 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

Lodge No 186, Caldwell 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-Public Dance from 4 to 8 p.m.; music by Vrazel Polka Band of Buckholts *5*

Lodge No. 187, Round Rock Friday, Aug. 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. 27-Doc Wooley Saturday, Sept. 3-Jodie Jay Saturday, Sept. 10-Chuck Jennings & The Travelers Saturday, Sept. 17-Music Masters Monday, Sept. 19-Lodge Meeting, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 24-Dennis Ivey Saturday, Oct. 1-Firewater Saturday, Oct. 8-George Self Saturday, Oct. 15-Something Special Monday, Oct. 17-Lodge Meeting, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 22-Heart of Texas Road Gang Saturday, Oct. 29-Jodie Jay ***

YOUTH LETTER (Continued from Page 12)

LODGE 40 YOUTH CLUB NEWS Dear Vestnik Readers, The El Campo-Hillje Lodge 40 held their monthly meeting August 10, 1983 at the Friendship Park at 6:30 p.m.

President Teresa Kulcak started the meeting and Vice President Jody Henderson led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Secretary Charlene Mondrick read the minutes and they were approved as read.

Treasurer Linda Kulcak called the roll and gave the treasurer's report.

We then discussed what we were going to do for district; then Teresa Kulcak adjourned the meeting and Jody Henderson seconded it.

Fraternally yours, Jody Henderson (13) Vice President (8-18-83)

16/VESTNiK —Wednesday, August 24, 1983

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