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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P. 0. Box 00, Temple, Texas 76501 USPS — 65848000 VOLUME 71— NUMBER 32 AUGUST 31, 1983

Fourteenth State Scholarship Winner, State YAD, Temple High School, 21 August 1983

Supreme Lodge President Nick A. Morris presents plaque and letter to Terry Hykel, which entitle him to a scholarship in the amount of $1,000, which is available to him when he decides on the college, university, or trade school of his choice. Terry is a member of Lodge 6, Cottonwood in District IIh The scholarship award covers the period from 1 June 1980 to 1 June 1983. Terry is the son of Edward and Barbara Jean Hykel of Route 2, West.

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SPJST Scholarship Recipient Terry Hykel with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hykel, Jr., all members of Lodge Cottonwood No. 6. His mother serves as secretary of her lodge.

Our retiring State Youth Director Jann Thomas Wilson who will be missed by her many acquaintances.

On behalf of the SPJST Society best of good luck to you in your new endeavors—Editor.

.Kaluza Appointed Postmaster

Freddie J. Kaluza was appointed the new Postmaster at West effec tive Saturday, August 6, 1983, Sectional Center Manager/Postmaster Norman R. Adamson, Sr. of Waco announced recently.

Kaluza, age 31, is a native of West and began his Postal Service career in 1974 as a Part-time Clerk/Carrier.

He is presently serving as Superintendent of Postal Operations and he has served as Officer-In-Charge at Mart, Ross, and West.

Postmaster selections are made on the basis of merit from a list of qualified candidates submitted to the Sectional Center Manager by a Review Committee. The Review Committee, composed of a district director from the same district, a sectional center director or postmaster from the same sectional center and a sectional center manager or postmaster from a different district, review the applicants for the position and recommend to the sectional center manager those

candidates who best meet the position requirements. The sectional center manager then selects and recommends to the Postmaster General the best qualified person for appointment to the vacancy.

Kaluza graduated from West High School and received an Associate of Arts Degree from Hill Junior College. He also received a Postal Administration Degree from McLennan Community College. He is an emergency care attendant for the West Ambulance Service and is a member of the SPJST and the Catholic Church of the Assumption.

Kaluza and his wife, the former Janice Matus, have 3 sons: Shawn, age 9; Justin, age 6; and Brandon, age 2, who are all members of Lodge No. 54 in West.

The Oath of Office was administered Friday, August 5, at 10:00 a.m. at the Post Office.

(Information courtesy U.S. Postal Service News— Editor.)

District VII Royalty to participate in the State Royalty competition Saturday, September 17th at Lodge 18, Elgin. L to R: Queen Amanda Burleson of Lodge. 107, King Joe Landin of

Lodge 117, Duke Darryl Foster of Lodge 117, and Duchess Jackie Burleson of Lodge 107. (Photo by DYC Maxine Pavliska)

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'Editor COMMENTS

Sunday, August 21—There were members represented from all parts of Texas of the SPJST at the State Youth Achievement Day which took place at Temple High School.

From all the craft entries on exhibition in the hallway area and talent contestants competing in four age categories in the auditorium indicated that nearly everyone showed up for the competition.

This year was the first time there were three Junior Beseda circles from New Tabor, Dallas and Houston lodges competing, plus four Teen Beseda circles from Dime Box/ New Tabor, Lovelady, Dallas and Houston lodges, which was indeed a colorful spectacular. Lodge 88 Houston Junior/Teen -Beseda circles were declared winners; their supervision under the direction of their Youth Leader Linda Wehring and District V Youth Counselor Dorothy Pflughaupt were not in vain. Our compliments go to the other leaders who also assisted, so ably with their participants. Lodges 17, 74 and 84 I3eseda circles were invited to participate at the Westfest Cultural Program Saturday and/or Sunday where you will have another opportunity to see them perform.

Individual and Group Talent numbers were the best we've ever witnessed at State YAD, and we wish to add that each entrant truly performed superbly and deserves much praise for their effort. Keep up the good work!

In the craft competition there were numerous tasty foods, artistic items, plus educational information.

Some youngsters achieved two trophies while others were lucky to win one Actually, no one went home a loser because there were numerous second and third places as well as a consolation prize given to the remaining YAD entrants. It was a worthwhile effort for each of these young people. We hope they continue their enthusiasm and start early for the 1984 State YAD. Recognition was given to the State's ten top Juniors/Teens in the SPJST Youth Clubs who came from Cottonwood Lodge 6 and Snook Lodge 9; all of these clubbers were close in accumulating points that their youth leader submits every quarter to the Home Office, and from a 3-.year period of activities by any active youth club member who has an opportunity to work toward an SPJST Scholarship.

This year the highest honor was bestowed upon Terry,Hykel of Lodge 6, son of Brother Edward and Sister Barbara Hykel of West, who became the 14th SPJST Scholarship recipient. Cottonwood lodge holds `a record for having the most scholarship recipients than any other lodge in our Society. We salute you! *** Everyone is reminded of the STATE ROYALTY which will be held SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th at Lodge Elgin No 18. You are encouraged to attend and support your queen/king candidate! Good Luck to all the entrants!

Westfest -- September 3rd and 4th many SPJST members will participate in the well-known 8th annual 2day celebration. There will be a downtown parade at 10:30 a.m., and the dancing, also cultural program will take place at the Festival Grounds one mile South of the city of West on the old Dallas highway, or known as Main Street. The Labor Day weekend promises another funfilled and family-type spectacular that you will enjoy. For two days there will be six bands to play, starting at 12 noon with continuous music under the Pavilion, there will be folk dancing and singing at the cultural area, at the smaller tent there will also be dancing with six bands playing music for the younger generation, plus you will have a choice of various foods to select at the famous booths.

Be sure and stop by the cultural program tent and enjoy the ethnic groups from many parts of Texas; we have over 300 participants to perform Saturday and over 200 Sunday in the cultural program, under the direction of Sister Maxine Sefcik.

Monday, August 22 many of the West-Waco area participants had the privilege to be televised live in West at the Village Bakery owned and operated by Weldon and Georgia Montgomery. KCEN-TV channel crew of Temple promoted a fine variety of cultural activities to take place at the Westfest. Judy Krueger, who acted as MC, with her 5-member crew really compiled a complimentary coverage, and you will have a chance to see them again at Westfest when they will host a live coverage of some of the activities from 4 to 5 p.m. both days.

We welcome everyone to Westfest!

Vitgme VS,s na Westfest!

This should interest our readers, especially of Czech-Moravian Ancestry. (Sent in by Br. Calvin C. Chervenka.)

DALLAS KERA/90, FM TO HIGHLIGHT CZECHS IN SEPTEMBER A chorus of language, music, and information comes together in September as KERA/90. FM examines Czechoslovakia, country of many voices.

90.FM continues its year-long International Festival with an indepth look at the history, culture and, especially, the music of the Czechs, as well as the contributions of Czech-Americans.

The announced schedule of programming planned to date is as follows: Weekdays - 5 to 9 a.m. "Morning Edition" includes special reports offering glimpses into the lives of Czech Americans in DFW area Sept. 1—Thursday — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.— Tribute to Pulitzer Prizewinning Czech-American composer Karel Husa Sept. 4— Sunday —2 to 4 p.m.— Traditional Czech folk and dance music, including performances by several DFW-area Czech ensembles Sept. 5— Monday— Start of weeklong chronological look at early Czech monody music, Baroque and pre-Classical Sept. 9—Friday— Chamber works of Johann Friederich Peter and Jeremias Dencke's "Music for Christmas Eve", some of the earliest sacred music in USA to use instrumental accompaniment See P. 15

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Sales Representatives in attendance Tuesday, Aug. 16 at Lowake S eak House.

Lodges represented were Lodge 49 and 160.

Out of the 12 Sales RepresentaAny member wishing additional tives in the San Angelo, Rowena insurance or that knows someone area there were 11 in attendance at desiring to join the SPJST may this seminar, along with their refer to the back page of this spouses. We appreciate the efforts Vestnik issue for names, addresses of these Sales Representatives and and telephone numbers of the Sales urge those not present to join us in Representative in your area who keeping abreast of the changing attended the seminars. They will be times of the 80's. happy to assist you.

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Randy Leroy Frnka Randy Leroy Frnka has recently been appointed as a Sales Representative for Lodge No. 40 in El Campo-Hillje. Mr. Frnka has been trained in helping you or your family with your insurance needs. If you live in the Bay City-El Campo area give him a call at AC 409-245-2477 and he will be happy to be of assistance to you.

Fraternally, Bernard M. Gebala Vice President — MST

Dear Santa (SPJST): I am a worker in Child Protective Services (DHR) and on behalf of the 60,000 children in our State who are reported abused and neglected each year, I am sending you their Christmas wish list: 1) Provide fall school clothes for children to help start school on a more positive note.

2) Birthday fund (or volunteer to supply) cake and a gift for children of clients who cannot afford cake/party/gift.

3) Unlimited supply of disposable diapers, in sizes from newborn to toddler.

4) A continually stocked food pantry.

5) Housing improvements/renovations by SPJST members with carpentry, masonry, electrical and plumbing skills.

6) Used furniture and appliances and clothes.

7) "Fun Money" to take children to zoo, shopping for one new article of clothes, a special toy.

8) Supply of soap and detergent.

9) Toilet tissue, Toothbrushes and toothpaste.

10) Collection of baby beds, play pens, strollers.

11) Volunteers to spend an occasional afternoon with a child or children.

12) Friendship families for children in institutional placements.

13) Funds for medications for children who are not on AFDC and cost to family is prohibitive.

14)Good, sturdy, safe toys.

We are excited about the SPJST becoming involved with its new Child Abuse and Neglect project.

Remember them with continued growth, strong bonds of fellowship, and the joy that comes with helping those in need.

Love, DGH and Friends P.S. Anyone interested in playing Santa to these children is asked to contact: Director Thelma Hrncir, 10610 Stonewall, Corpus Christi, TX 78410; phone (512) 241-3114.

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Members Added to Lodge 18 More

President Roy Simank called our August meeting to order.

Brother Leslie Gustafson led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Brother Dale Kessel acted as secretary while Sister Audrey Boutwell was tardy.

Minutes were approved as read.

All committed reports were approved.

Doug Staton received the SPJST Undergraduate Scholarship.

We added 7 new members: Christian Gruetzner, Timothy Wilson, Michael Wilson, Rachel Wilson, Deborah Bowen, Timothy Bowen and Thomas Bowen. The membership now stands at 586.

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Special thanks to Sister Gladys Mogonye and Ticket Committee and Sister Judy Prinz and Entertainment Committee for a job well done.

Brother Dale Kessel thanked all those for helping during Western Days. Youth Leader Sister Pat Young was at the District II youth camp.

Sister Janelle Mogoyne presented a check on behalf of Albina Mogoyne for recycled cans.

State Royalty will be held Saturday, September 17th at Lodge 18 in Elgin.

There will be a general cleanup Saturday, November 26th, so mark your calendar and come out and give a helping hand.

President. Roy thanked all those who took care of things while he and Adelle were on vacation; they reported a super nice vacation.

Door prize was won by Irene Helgren.

Our sympathy to Gladys Mogoyne on the loss of her sister.

The meeting was then adjourned and everyone enjoyed a covered dish supper. All drinks were furnished by the Kitchen Fund.

Thanks to Brother Dale!

Fraternally, Verda Krause, Reporter - SPJST -

Lodge 28, East Bernard Sets Meeting Date Dear Members: Monday, September 5th is Labor Day. The first Sunday being the 4th and part of the weekend, so again, the local holiday rule controls the lodge meeting date. The September meeting, therefore, will be held the second Sunday, September 11th at, 2:30 p.m., in our hall. The agenda will cover the scheduled reports. Special reports and business needing attention.

The membership, present, will congregate for the social, after the meeting.

The August meeting was held the first Sunday, August 7th. All reports were accepted as given. One report, by i trc■tbeT Kelpgr,

4/VE STMK—Wednesday, August 31, 1983 Jr., about the new appraised value of the lodge building and property received from the Wharton County Central Appraisal District brought exclamations of disbelief from the membership. Several motions were made and passed regarding the lodge and its operations. The meeting lasted less than an hour.

Anton Kelner, Jr. won the door prize.

The social was attended and enjoyed by all present. The lodge furnished some of the sandwiches and liquid refreshments. Sisters Janik, Haverda, Kortis, Brdecka, Sperlik, Fojtik, Luquette and Nezval brought enough to make the social a success. Some of the sisters, from time to time, bring some extras for the operations of the kitchen such as paper towels, dishwashing liquid, etc., thereby cutting the expenses of the socials to the lodge, many thanks Sisters!

To the faithful, see you on the 11th, mark your calendars and this writer remains Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval, President

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Sept. 11th Meeting For Lodge 35 Dear Members: Sunday, August 14,1983 Lodge 35 meeting was called to order by President Henry Breitkreutz.

We were glad to have Mrs. Clara Thun as a visitor. Come back, again!

We were also happy to have Rudolph Zalman back.

The secretary's and treasurer's reports were reported. The chairpersons made good reports.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to Lanna Steinke, Barbara Pavelka, Monroe Janke, Ernest Clemons, and Dorothy Banik.

Stephanie Nichols became our new member.

There will be a bus going to Elgin September 17th for the State Royalty. Elk lodge has the honor of having District III King and Queen candidates going to State competition, so let's go and support these young people all the way.

Congratulations to Mr./Mrs. Donald Pavelka on the birth of their baby girl born August 10th, and to Mr./Mrs. Richard Kubitza on the arrival of their baby boy also born August 10th.

On the sick list were Mary Berlak, and Eugene Pavelka who was supposed to have had surgery August 22nd. Ernest Dabney had surgery. We hope all of you are feeling better by now.

Door prizes were won by Timmy Pavelka — youth and Dorothy Banik — adult.

After the meeting, with the weather being so hot, we had cold cuts for lunch. We always have plenty of food and good fellowship.

Remember, September 25th there will be a Cleanup Day at Elk. Be sure and come out because we need you all.

Our next meeting will be September 11th at 3 p.m., so mark those two dates on the calendar.

Fraternally, Dorothy Banik, Reporter -SPJST-

54 Announces Sept. 11th Meeting

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Dear Members: The members of West Lodge No. 54 are reminded of the third quarterly meeting scheduled for Sunday, September 11th beginning at 3 p.m.

Brothers and Sisters, also stay for a fellowship social afterward.

Fraternally, Rudy Sefcik, President -SPJST-

Lodge Donates $300 To Charities Waco

SPJST Lodge No. 66 held their monthly meeting Sunday, August 21, with President Johnnie Gaidusek presiding.

The youth members were attending State YAD in Temple so the flags were set up by Brother Daniel Nors and President Gaidusek.

Pledge of Allegiance and Lodge Motto were recited by the members.

Roll call of officers revealed all present, except Sister Barbara Brem.

July minutes were read by Sister Bonnie Pruitt, which were approved as read.

Members stood for silent prayers for departed members, Brothers Otha Lee Morrow, James Moore, Willie Shupak and Jim Noxon. May they all rest in peace.

For Correspondence: a thank you note was read from Father Ed Pavlicek, Jr. fora donation made on his ordination; also a letter from Sister Thelma Hrncir ion a visit to our lodge to explain and show a film on "Abuse and Neglected Children," which the SPJST is sponsoring. It was decided to table this item until our September meeting for discussion.

Board Chairman Brother Emil Hanus had Sister Engelke read the minutes of their Wednesday night, August 3rd meeting. The Board voted to donate $100 to the Leroy Fire Department.

Sister Dorothy Shilling gave the Entertainment Committee report.

Following today's meeting, there will be chips, dips and beverages served. Sister Shilling reported on the Saturday night, September 10th event that will be a "Free Appreciation" dance, with music by the Jodie Mikula Band for members and friends.

New members accepted in August include: Mildred Queener, Billy Queener, Lawrence Marek, Joe W. Jaska (2 policies), Harry F. Roland, Jr., Mary E. Powell, Gladys Yates, James R. Yates, Sr., Jean Woodward, Harvey L. Woodward, Beth Renee Regalado, Crystal Felicia Regalado, Willie Joe Hejl, Laura Ann Hejl, Jeannie Suzanne Hejl, Jennifer Jank, Amy Michelle Lain, Royce Zatopek (additional insurance), Sherry Ann Baker, Roy D. Baker, Sherry K. Sepick, Charles E. Sepick, Johnnie Gaidusek, Jr. (additional policy), John Westin Gaidusek and Dorthy Gerlich.

It was recommended that since one of our new members did not pass for insurance, that he be accepted as a social member. Motion carried. We welcome each of you to Lodge 66!

Health Committee Report: Sister Polly Gaidusek read thank you notes

from Brother Jerry Valchar and Sister Irene Mueller. Get-well cards were sent to Sister Irene Mueller at home who is recuperating with a broken ankle; (we were sorry to hear of your accident, Sister Irene. We hope you are doing OK and will be up and well real soon. Good luck!); to Brother Jim Vrana who had recent surgery (we also hope you are doing OK); to Jeremy Pankonien and Steven Pankonien (we wish both of you a very speedy recovery); to Sister Ruth Oswald (we wish good luck and good health); also to Sister Matilda Hanus who was in the hospital who is feeling better (we hope she continues to improve. We missed you at the meeting, good luck!); to. Brother Joe Jaska who is at home and doing OK (we also hope you continue to improve).

Baby Congratulations went to Johnnie Gaidusek, Jr., on the arrival of a son.

Sympathy cards were sent to the Silas Smiths on the loss of his brother-in-law; to the Henry Wests on the loss of his brother-in-law; to Mr. and Mrs. Albert. Sellers on the loss of his mother; to Mrs. Willie Shupak and family on the loss of her husband. May these loved ones rest in peace.

Welfare Committee Report: Sister Jeanette Smith read thankyou notes for donations to them; namely, Mrs. Leona May Wilkens, Buddy and Jeanie Seay, Rev. Thodore Greese and Sister Linda Steinhauser and sons.

It was voted to donate to the following: Little Steven Pankonien$50, Darla Schaper (with muscular dystrophy)-$50, Salvation Army$100, Disaster Fund of Hurricane Alicia-$100 and Leroy Fire Department-$100; a total of $300 in August was approved to be given to charities.

Sister Parma reported the Trust Fund had received a donation from Brother and Sister Ray Orsag; also, a donation from the Silas Smiths in memory of Otha Lee Morrow, the lodge also made a $20 donation to the SPJST Scholarship Fund, instead of a floral spray.

Brother George Pauling reported that the Auditing Committee had audited all lodge books and they are in order and up-to-date.

Sister Engelke read resolutions for Brother Otha Lee Morrow and Brother Willie Shupak.

Door prize winner was Brother Frank Parma.

The August birthdays will be recognized at the September meeting.

Thanks to the Entertainment Committee for the delicious dips and chips which were very good.

For the September meeting the Entertainment Committee will bring a casserole dish; the ladies are asked to bring a salad or covered dish to complete the meal.

Also note that Saturday night, September 10th, will be a Free Appreciation Dance for members and the public with music by the Jodie Mikula Band.

Next meeting will be Sunday, September 18 and we will celebrate our Lodge 66 anniversary. Watch for more details in the Vestnik for the time of the meeting, also when the meal will be served. I hope to see you there.

Annie Hanus English Reporter -SPJST-

Changed For Lodge 84, Dallas

Meeting

Dear Members: Our lodge held its monthly meeting last Monday. Our Junior youth members joined us in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance before Secretary Salac read the minutes of the last meeting, which were approved.

A moment of silence was observed for two departed members, Brother Hanks and Sister Dujka.

Entertainment Chairman Ron Coker gave a good report.

Youth Leader Bessie Petr gave a report and discussed State YAD. House Committee Chairman Adolph Salac reported all hall work has been completed and asked members to please show up for Cleanup Day, August 30th at 5 p.m.

Sister Evelyn Salac reported on the Special Committee; also a bake sale is planned.

Sister Carlyn Ondrusek, for the Dallas Ennis Fraternal Council, announced its first fall meeting is September 15 at the Czech Club on Military at 7:30 p.m.

Brother Ben Jarma reported the Czech Culture Society met last Monday and the Czech Day at the State Fair October 16 should be enjoyed by all who attend; are you?

Brother Ben's favorite subject: the softball team tame in second place in the City League Playoffs and the second half of League Play has started and he invited you to come out Wednesday to Diamond No. 2 at Samuel's Park.

Brother Emil Petr gave his usual good report on lodge rental.

Our new member, Albert Jolly, Jr., joined in August, so please attend one of our meetings; we wish to get acquainted.

The Czechfest is a few days away: Septei-nber 17th and 18th. The booths will be open and enjoyed during our September 17th dance; the Czech Harvesters play and Sunday the doors will open at 11:30 a.m., dinner (consisting of roast beef/ country sausage with parsley potatoes, green beans, salad and drink) will be served from 12:30 p.m. until? About 3 p.m. prepare to dance to Harold Strand and Orchestra, also enjoy the booths, socialize with others and stay for prizes to be given away at 5:30 p.m., and continue dancing. It's going to be a big day for your lodge and we ask your help in pastry donation for dinner and cake walk, plants for the greenhouse, gifts for our store, groceries for family shopping, etc.; whatever you bring will be appreciated and put in the right booth.

September 12th our -lodge meeting will be held so please come!

Our Sunshine Lady was back from the hospital and we were so happy to have her give her report which she does so well. Get well cards were sent to Brothers Carl Ondrusek, Jerry Houpy, Jerry Urban, Jerry Zabojnik, Allan Baleja., Frank Prasifka, Frances Baleja, also to Sister Stephanie Becan and Sister Rose Scott.

Sympathy cards were mailed to Brother Louis Slovak, Sister Bessie Petr, Dottie Hagar, Marlene Hanks and to Brother Paul Dujka. May your loved ones rest in peace.

Wednesday, August 31, 1983-1TE STMK/5 Congratulations (Baby Boy) to parents Gary and Tina Pokladnik, grandparents Sonny and Helen Pokladnik and great-grandmother Frances Baleja. Also, congratulations (Baby Boy) to Ron and Linda Coker, parents: Millie Bartek, grandmother. Congratulations (Baby Girl) to Walter and Helen Prasifka, grandparents: Charlie and Dorothy Prasifka, great-grandparents.

November 20th get ready to dance to the music of the Texas Dutchmen all afternoon at the Polka Club headed by Brother Raymond Zapletal who will be at our lodge.

More on this exciting news later, just mark that day in red ink.

That's it for now!

Fraternally, Rose Scott, Reporter -SPJST-

In memory of Sister Annie Davis from Bro. Carl Zich Family, M/M Harold E. Huesing.

Plans are in the formative stage to celebrate the anniversary date of our lodge hall, Oct. 9th, 1983. Our lodge hall will be 45 years old this date. More information will be coming in regard to this undertaking in the future.

Our next regular monthly meeting will be Sept. 11, 1983, 2 p.m.

HOPE TO SEE A GOOD TURNOUT! Fraternally yours, John H. Murphy, Reporter

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Lodge 133 Held Regular Meeting

that members will remember our meeting dates which is every third Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. at 1505 S. Gevers Street.

President Matula introduced our new sales representative, Sister Jarolyn Popp. We wish her the best and to all of you prospective members, please give her a ring and she will be more than glad to assist you in the many benefits that the SPJST has to offer.

It was reported that Sister Marcella Kleprlik was at home but not feeling too well. We hope you will be much better Marcella, and the best of good health to you, not just today or tomorrow, but always just for you!

Fraternally, Dominic Netek, Reporter -SPJST-

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No. 160 San Angelo, Texas

87 Makes Charitable Donation Lodge

Dear Members: SPJST Lodge 87, Temple met for the regular meeting Friday evening, August 12 at 7 p.m. with President Vlasta Jez presiding.

The meeting was called to order and Flagbearer Jerry Valchar led the members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. The lodge members remained standing in silent tribute to deceased member, Virgie K. Santo.

Secretary Dorothy Chervenka read the minutes; they were approved as read.

Correspondence was read and the lodge voted to send a contribution of $10.00 to Temple Crime Stoppers.

Special guest Thelma Hrncir, Dis trict VII director of Corpus Christi, spoke to the lodge members on the Child Abuse program. We enjoyed her visit so much and hope she visits us again soon; she also discussed some of the plans for the 1984 convention.

Sabrina M. Gassiaux and Samson Guthrie, new members were accepted into our lodge; a warm welcome is extended to them.

Sophie Palmquist, our very dear member, has returned home from a recent stay in the hospital.

We were pleased to see members Jerry Valchar, Joe Plsek and George Schiller at our August meeting.

The next meeting will be held Friday evening, September 9th at 7 p.m.

May all of your days be beautiful!

Fraternally, Dorothy Chervenka - SPJST-

Birthday Greetings were expressed to Brother Alfred Kalmus (left) and Emil Matula, III. His cousin Robbie Popp insisted to be in the picture with Emil

Lodge 133 Sisters enjoying their afternoon attendance at the meeting, L to R: Mila Phelps, Viola Mazac and Lillian Creech.

From Lodge 92, Ft. Worth

News

Our regular monthly meeting was held August 14, 1983 with a very good attendance. Committee chairpersons gave their reports.

Birthday cards were sent to members attaining 65 or older during month of July; get-well cards were sent to members confined in hospitals and at home.

Congratulations to Karen Kozel, recipient of $500 SPJST scholarship award from Supreme Lodge. Karen is daughter of Bro. and Sister Joe Kozel.

Contributions to Building Fund: In memory of Bro. J. D. Waggoner from Sister Bennie Bartek, Bro. Carl Zich Family.

Hostesses at Lodge 133 Social, L to R: Sisters Alma Tricilek, Marie Netek, Evelyn Matula and Grace Rohan.

Brother Emil Rohan (left) and Brother Frank Fajkus are enjoying refreshments after their lodge meeting. Wonder what's in the cups?

Lodge San Antonio members held their meeting August 21 at 1505 S. Gevers Street.

Our meeting was opened by President Emil Matula and he also led the membership in the Pledge of Allegiance. The attendance dropped somewhat, but we still had 34 members present. Of course, football season is just about here and the schools will be opened this month and members who have children in school will be quite occupied; at any rate, we do hope

Lodge

Dear Members and Friends: Lodge No. 160, San Angelo, is hosting a program on Child Abuse and Neglect before our quarterly meeting Sunday, September 11, 1983 at 2 p.m. at the Volunteer Fire Hall at Wall, Texas.

Sister Thelma Hrncir from Corpus Christi, who, is Supreme Lodge's chairperson for the Child Abuse and Neglect Project, will be present for this program. A representative from the San Angelo Human Resources Office will present the program.

Lodge 160 extends an invitation to everyone (member or not) in our area, all of District IV and anyone else who has an hour or two to learn about a very serious problem in our midst.

Lodge 160 members are urged to come at 2 p.m. September 11th to witness the above program and then stay for an important meeting during which our annual December dinner and meeting will be discussed and planned.

Let's have a good turnout and make this effort a worthwhile one.

Fraternally, Diana Pelzel - SPJST-

Socials Set For Lodge 172, Pasadena Big

This is a letter-notice to all members and guests of Lodge No. 172 that we will have a. dinner and dance for September 11, 1983 (Sunday) beginning at 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets for dinner will sell for $5 per person and, after 3 p.m., the dance tickets will sell for $4 per person; so, if you want both of them for $5, you will have to be there

early. Music will be by the Texas Brew, a real good country/western band. All you members pass the word to your acquaintances. (THIS WILL NOT BE FREE TO ANY INDIVIDUAL.) October 16 we will have a social for members and guests. Free to members only. (More on this later.)

By the way, for the October 16 dinner, we will have barbecue cooked by our members. Other trimmings will consist of potatoes, green beans, jalapenos, onions, pickles, tea and maybe assorted pastries.

Now about the storm: So far as I have heard not too many people have serious damage to homes; mostly light damage, except all the beautiful trees got damaged so much and power lines and many people lost a lot of food. In our neighborhood, as of this day, we have many homes without electricity. The light company is turning it on more and more; some of you may think how did everyone get along without air conditioning? Well, a lot of us remembered when we didn't have it in our growing-up days and now we don't have it, however, when mother nature controls a lot of things, it somehow works out for the people to get adjusted. The worst part was for the people who had all their food ruined and some without shelter, etc.

We, at Lodge 172, didn't sustain any damage to our lodge, home, except some blown in water which we took care of without physical damage.

Thursday afternoon Leona, my wife; our daughter, Catherine; and I were checking on the damage at our lodge and found Joe Krenek, his daughter, Carla, and grandson, Michael mopping and sweeping out the water. Mary Green was there also to help take care of the mess.

This will be all for now and I hope to see you all at Lodge 172 functions and meetings!

Fraternally, Julius V. Zella, 2nd Vice Pres.

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172's September 11th Public Social Lodge

Dear Brothers and Sisters: Hello from all the members from the lodge in Pasadena!

Our August 10th meeting was a success even though we've been having disturbing weather during the day, with flash floods that made deep holes in the streets and flooded cars in some areas like boats. (After all the heavy rains, there are still deep cracks found in some parts of the state.) Thanks to all of you who came to the meeting, even John T. and Esther Mikeska made it to the meeting without using a boat.

Following the meeting, tickets were drawn for attendance door prizes and Sister Amelia Tofte was the lucky winner to be present. Then all of us enjoyed brunching on delicious cakes donated by Sister Leona Zella, our kitchen boss, and Sister Ann Bingham. Thanks to Sister Zella and Bingham!

Brother Ben Ray and Sister Lillie L. Stefka and their friends were hosts at the Saturday night dance.

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The Legends played good country/western music. First Vice President Albert Risinger and spouse, Tommie, were among us, plus James and Earlene Lyman were on hand to make everyone com­ fortable in our lodge home. Brother Willie Kowalski and .Brother Norman Tofte were bartenders while Sister Amalia Tofte and Sister Esther Kowalski were in charge of the kitchen. All of them did a fine job.

On the sick list we have Brother John Hausler, however, he is doing better at home. Sylvia Hugo, his daughter, is also doing fine. Sister Sofie Baker, who is in a nursing home, is improving nicely. Sister Renea Ordener is recuperating in a nursing home. Sister Joyce Kimmons advised me that Brother Kris Holton's wife, Mary, was strick­ en with a heart attack Sunday morn­ ing and is in intensive care at the League City hospital. We wish her a speedy recovery and Godbless all of you who are sick. I am also doing well and will be soonreleased by the doctor to go back to work.

We haven't seen our lodge Past President Victor Peter and his spouse, Lillie Mae,since our last soc­ ial. (I understand Brother Peter is doing fine.)

Our 1st Vice President Jerry C. Dressler and family were on a vaca­ tion trip. Second Vice President Julius Zella and wife Leona are also on vacation, but no one seems to know.where they went on their trip.

Those of us left behind at homewish them a happy vacation. (Whoknows Brother Julius and Sister Leona could have gone to view the "Sink Hole" at Boling,Texas; and Jerry C. Dressler, from w;hat many of us overheard, went to the rapids to New Braunfels and to dance to the famous "Hi-Toppers." Esther and I haven't missed a number while danc­ ing to their musicat the KC Grounds August 7th. We could have danced until midnight, but due to the bad weather, we were forced to leave early, however, we had a ball danc­ ing to the Hi-Toppers'music.

Members, you are reminded of our September 11th dinner and dance social;consisting of barbecue brisket and sausage and all the trimmings to be served from 1 p.m, until 3 p.m.for $5 per person; then from 3 to 7 p.m., you will have the pleasure to dance to the Texas Brew (country/western) music. Those of you who not eat dinner may purchase a dance ticket for only $4 per person. By the way we are also going to have plenty of coffee,tea and pastry.

October 30th we will have another big social consisting of a delicious dinner meal to be served from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.;dancing from 3 to 7 p.m., with music by the Vaneks (polka/variety)music. Members, you do not have to make reservations for this occasion, just come and enjoy yourselves in our comfortable atmosphere, plus we have plenty parking area with security guards from sun-upto sun-down.

Our lodge dinners are always pre. pared by Chefs Joe Krenek, Albert Risinger, Julius Zella, Jerry C. Dressler, Tommie Wallace, Willie Walla, Norman Tofte, Willie Kowal­ ski, Joe Tanecka, Joe Machann, James Lyman, Hans Hugo; so you see, you will have another chance to eat to their specialty foods. The public is cordially invited! Lo~ge

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Rozkvet 172is located on 3609Pres­ ton Roadin Pasadena.

Before I close my letter, best of health is extended to those of· you who are ailing, and to our deceased, whoare long gone but not forgotten, may they rest in peace.

Godbless you all!

Fraternally, John T. Mikeska -SPJST-

Lodge 177 Aug. 10th Me~ting Pres. Tomastik called the meeting to order, then led the members and guests in the Pledge to our Flag.

Sec. Dorothy Lisenbe read the minutes from our July 13th meeting and they were approved as read.

Good reports were given by all chairpersons.

All board members were present.

A thank you note was read for the donation our lodge made to the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation.

Ann Tomastik, our youth leader of our lodge, thanked the lodge for the bus they provided for the youths' trip to Six Flags.

Eddy Moore requested the use of the lodge grounds for a barbecue and all proceeds to go to the Academy Little League. This was held August 20th and it was reported the barbecue was excellent!

Discussionwas held on the need to repair the damage on our parking lot. We have several pot holes to be taken care of.

We have 10 new members we want to welcome to our lodge, namely: Tracy Lynn Jezek, Scott Ryan Jezek, Beau Ray Stewart, Judy Lynn Stewart, Douglas Elmo Davidson,Robyn E. Smith, Daniel J. Smith, Benjamin Joseph Smith, Christopher Lee Smith and Mathew Daniel Smith.

Youth Leader Ann Tomastik requested permission to sell insurance for the lodge.

Dorothy Massey made the motion for the members to. accept Ann's request and it was seconded by Jackie Beck.

Bruce Tomastik reported the Academy Alumnibenefit held at our lodge, for the purchase of a stock trailer, was a huge success and they made $1,000.Bruce also read a thank you note from the Alumni, for the use ofthe lodge.

Our lodge was honored to have Bro. Henry Vitek, District II director and District VII Director Thelma Hrncir of Corpus Christi, who is the State Volunteer Coordin­ ator for the Society's New Child Abuse Project. Mrs. Harolyn Moreau of Temple Department of Human Resources Volunteer Super­ visor for Region 6, assisted on this program.

"Other People's Children," a slide presentation was given and was followed by a question and answer period.

Several area lodges were repre­ sented at this meeting and we were very happy to have them. They were Lodges 24,80,47and 117.

The lodges were asked to select a Fraternal Activities' Director, who can and will, to work with the Department of Human Resources in any area needed.

DHR will advise the lodges of their needs.

I want to thank my friend Pat

Tomastik for taking the notes for me, because I was ill and did not make the meeting. I truly feel I missed a very excellent program.

After the meeting adjourned, Sisters Othene Jezek and Pat Tomastik served refreshments.

Fraternally, Shirley Cantu, Reporter -SPJST-

October 13th Meeting For Lodge179 Dear Members and Friends: The annual feast of Warrenton SPJST Lodge 179, which was held Sunday, August 14, began with a sumptuous noon meal consisting of fried chicken and all the trimmings and a great variety of delicious cakes, pies and the like was enjoyed by a huge crowd. This event culmin­ ated with a variety shoot at 1 p.m.

There also was other entertainment throughout the afternoon for every­ one.

Then Thursday night, August 18th our lodge held its September meeting with a fair attendance and President Harold Bergmann presiding. The majority of officers were present.

Edith Pfeiffer read the minutes of the previous meeting.

Leo Leonhardt gave the treasurer's report and also outlined in detail the income of our annual celebration of August 14th. It was.again termed a huge success as well as enjoyable.

Thanks are expressed to everyone who brought cakes, pies, cookies, and pickles. Furthermore, special thanks and appreciation to those who worked on the various com­ mittees or helped in some way to have made this feast a great success.

There was some discussion concerning if members wish to charter a bus to go to the "Wurst" (sausage)Festival in New Braunfels or some other place of entertainment or interest sometime soon. No decision was reached; therefore, it was tabled for the next meeting. There willbe no meeting in September, so our next regular meeting will be Thursday, October 13th at 8 p.m. with the lodge furnish­ ing chicken stew and members bring a dessert such as cake, pie or cookies.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

Afterwards all enjoyed delectable fried chicken and all the trimmings, and desserts brought by the mem­ bers.

Fraternally, Edith Pfeiffer, Reporter -SPJST-

Latest News From Lodge 183, Mid-Cities

The lodge was saddened by the loss of one of the very active members, Ray Stracener; Ray will be missed by all of the members because he was a very faithful bartender at all of the social activities at the lodge. Our lodge extends sympathy to Martha onher loss and to Martha and Ray's families.

There were five new members voted on and approved: Cherry Bartosh, Cody Bartosh, Charles Higgins, Jeff Nelson and Craig Gray.

The members voted to send $400a month to the Child Abuse and Neglect Programs in Tarrant and Dallas Counties.

The next lodge dance will be September 10th from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., with The Night Hawks playing country/western music. MARK YOURCALENDARANDPLAN TO BE THERE! • Perhaps everyone gets caught up in the hassle of everyday life and forget to really live the way they started out, so here are a few words from 85-year-old Nadine Stair of Louisville, Kentucky: "If I had my life to live over I'd dare to make more mistakes next time. I'd relax more. I would be sillier than I have been this trip. I would take fewer things serious. I would take more chances. I would climb more mountains and swim more rivers. I would eat more ice-cream. I would perhaps have more actual troubles; but I'd have fewer imaginary ones.

You see, I'm one of those people who live sensibly and sanely hour after hour, day after day. Oh, I've had my moments, and if I had it to do over again, I'd have more of them.

In fact, I'd try to have nothing else.

Just moments, one after another, instead of living so many days ahead of each day. I've been one of these persons who never goes anywhere without a thermometer, a hot water bottle, a raincoat and a parachute.

If I had to do it again, I would travel lighter than I have. · If I had my life to live over, I would start barefoot earlier in the spring and stay that way later in the fall. I would go to more dances. I would ride more merry-go-rounds.I wouldpick more daisies."

I wonder how many of you have thoughts of some things that you may have done but never did. Keep Smiling!

Fraternally, Norman N. Kneschk, Reporter -SPJST-

Centerville Lodge No.188

Centerville Lodge No. 188, The Deerest Lodge met Monday,August 15, 1983 for the regular monthly meeting directed by President Dr. (Monthly Donations to CAN A. M.Easterling, Jr. Program) At the meeting, Mrs. Evelyn Schwab was elected Youth Leader Dear Members: The last dance was well-attended and would be assisted by Mrs. and the Polka Patriots did a very Williestene Smith.

Committee reports were heard, good job of keeping everyone and the meeting adjourned for social dancing all night.

Our regular lodge meeting, held time.

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Czech Classes At Lamar Junior College

In memory of Edward J. Gaida Officers & Member§ SPJST Lodge No. 20 In memory of John G. Bubak Mrs. Frank Konakovsky In memory of John Kuban Lamar Junior College in RosenOfficers & Members SPJST berg will again be offering BeginLodge No. 20 ning Conversational Czech. Classes In memory of Gerald Smith will be from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

Officers & Members SPJST on Tuesdays. The course duration is Lodge No. 84 10 weeks. The cost is $24.00.In memory of Val B. Fikes Registration starts at 7:00 p.m., Sid & Justine Pokladnik September 12, 1983 at the Lamar Total amount received for High School campus in Rosenberg. memorials was $292.50.

For further information, call the In memory of their mothers, Mrs. instructor, Bernard Pivonka at (713) Frank Janak and Mrs. Angeline 861-7403.

Kovar, who were residents at the -SPJSTS.P.J.S.T. Rest Home in Taylor, Mr. & Mrs. Calvin Janak of Taylor Czech donated the materials and labor to construct a rock garden around the During the week of October 28th flag pole in front of the Rest Home.

Gary Smith and Edward Pulkrathrough November 3, 1983, there will be a Festival of Czech films bek donated corsages for all the showing at the Greenway Plaza mothers to wear on Mother's Day. Brownie Troop No. 680 made 5 Theater in Houston, Texas. The films will be in the Czech language decorated wastebaskets for the and will also be subtitled in English. residents.

St. Johns Lutheran Church in There will be a variety of film types shown: comedy, drama, and even a Thrall, Texas brought decorated film or two for the children. In sub- coffee cans for the residents to use sequent weeks, we will be able to for storage of personal items in advertise a list of the film titles, plot their rooms.

The Ladies Committee of the synopses, and dates, specific films Taylor Jaycees donated 4 dozen will be showing. Those of us who are interested in teaching, learning, and sweet rolls for the residents to supporting the Czech language, are enjoy.

Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Zucknick urged to come out and help us make a good show of attendance at the donated cucumbers.

Wesley Hyzak donated two boxes films. One of the best ways to strengthen our language classes and of cucumbers.

SPJST Lodge No. 187 Round Rock language usage is through regular availability of films in the Czech donated $773.82 to the home from language and the only way we can their Bingo Fund.

The following memorials and gifts get these films is to show the movie theaters that we will turn out for of flowers were made to the Rest these showings. Come and enjoy Home in observance of the 25th some good entertainment and at the Anniversary of the Rest Home same time support your Czech which was celebrated July 31, 1983.

In memory of Rudolf Troubil language classes.

Mrs. Frank Konakovsky Sincerely, In memory of W. C. Stern Mrs. Lillian Pivonka -SPJSTMrs. Lenona Stern In memory of Emanuel Kasiske S.P.J.S.T. Mr. & Mrs. Max Pfluger Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Stoll gave floral arrangements for all the Dear SPJST Members and Friends: dining tables.

Enclosed is a list of donations to Members of SPJST Lodges No. the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. I in 29, 4$, and 187 brought cookies and Taylor, Texas from April 21, 1983 to helped serve refreshments at the.

August 10, 1983. celebration.

In memory of John Leshikar Taylor Floral Co. — Floor basket Della Thiel of flowers Mrs. F. J. Konakovsky Grace Garry & Jo Hannah Forsen In memory of Mrs. Frank Vodicka - spring bouquet Mrs. F. J. Konakovsky Mr. & Mrs. Wilbert Nelson 8z Mr. In memory of Mrs. John (Angela) & Mrs. Wilbert Meiske - Dracaena Slovak plant Mrs. F. J. Konakovsky SPJST Lodge No. 187 - Schefflera In memory of August Frysak plant Officers & members SPJST SPJST Rest Home No. 2 Ficus Lodge No. 160 plant In memory of Emilie Michalik Condra Funeral Home Dracaena Officers & Members SPJST plant Lodge No. 160 Bluebonnet Nursing Center of In memory of Henry A. Labaj Granger - Nephthytis plant Officers & Members SPJST Schwenker Pharmacy - Floral Lodge No 20 arrangement In memory of Frank Macalik City National Bank - Floral Officers & Members SPJST arrangement Lodge No. 84 First-Taylor National Bank In memory of Bessie Vodicka Floral arrangement Officers & Members SPJST We sincerely appreciate our many Lodge No. 84 friends and the thoughtfulness you In memory of Edwin Adatncik shower upon us. It is such a pleasure Sid & Justine Pokladnik to be remembered in so many In memory of Frank Pokladnik wonderful ways. We enjoy having Sid & Justine Pokladnik friends come by and we welcome In memory of Jo Ellen Mika Massey your visits at any time Officers & Members SPJST Frances Schvvenker, Lodge No. 160 Administrator

Films In Houston

Rest Home No. I

Seaton Choral Club News The first singing rehearsal of the fall season for the Seaton Choral Club found most of its members still on vacation. If the Club is to fulfill its State Fair invitation, more members must start attending the rehearsal sessions. There are only 3 regular sessions remaining before the Oct. 16th engagement.

Those enjoying the singing rehearsal were: Dorothy Morris, Lillian Mikulec, Annie Jakubec, Mary Holick, Della Psencik, Helen Janacek, Otto Hanus, Dorothy Pechal, Alfred and Martha Klusacek, Mathew and Elsie Cabla, Ruby Bolton, Emily Stuteville, Calvin Chervenka and Evelyn Hesse.

Pres. Dorothy Morris presided at the business meeting with Lillian Mikulec serving as secretary.

Martha Klusacek, bus chairman, reported that the bus for the Dallas Czech Day will seat 39 persons at $11.08 each. John Galure will again be our bus driver.

Calvin Chervenka thanked the Club for its participation at the 2nd Czech Symposium.

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Club of Fort Worth

Dear Members and Friends: The meeting was called to order August 3rd with several of our regular members missing. Corina Tesar was our guest and new members accepted were Martha Boenisch, Janie Allen and Alice Morley.

The birthday members were Irene Zubb, Bunny Tesar and Al phonse Tesar. We sang "Happy Birthday" to you members, even though you were not present, you were in our thoughts.

We welcomed Mrs. Maria Prill after a two-month stay in Germany.

Congratulations and best wishes were given to Mr. and Mrs. Homer Johnston who celebrated their 45th Wedding Anniversary on our meeting day. Best Wishes for a fast recovery were extended to Alice Morley and Jeanie Mason, who have had a stay in the hospital.

Jo Prochaska's grandson, Jason Gowins flew to Peakskill, New York to spend a couple of weeks with his step-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Morley. This is an exciting experience for a young fella to fly alone and to meet strange grand parents for the first time Knowing Jason, he had no problems con fronting the trip and visit.

Congratulations are extended to Ann Holton and Leslie Simpson who were wed August 26th in Wichita Falls, Texas. Leslie is the grandson of Mrs. Mary Botik of Fort Worth.

Also congratulations to Susan Marie White and Roger Albert Kubala, who were married August 27th in. Dallas. Roger is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kubala of Fort Worth.

The Slavonic Mutual Fire Ins. Assn. Convention in Houston the 2nd week in August was informative and constructive with several days of deliberation on various issues by the delegates. With our spouses, who were delegates, Marie Tesar, Vickie Murphy and I had a very

enjoyable stay in Houston. Not only does one make new friends, but the warmth of seeing and renewing friendships with past acquaintances is a joy. We express concern to those who sustained storm damage to their homes and businesses from hurricane Alicia, and may their spirits be brightened with sunny days ahead.

Rosie Steinman and I feel honored to have been asked to be parade judges for the 8th Annual Westfest Sept. 3rd in West, Texas. I am sure there will be many interesting floats that will make the parade fun to watch and judge.

Our Sept. 7th meeting will be a cold covered-dish luncheon, so I will see you, then.

To all the dedicated school teachers who will be returning to the classroom, I wish a good year with few problems, but much patience.

Fraternally, Lydia Alholm Secy./Reporter

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84 Dallas Softball Team Report

Dear Brothers and Sisters: The first half of the season or rather the spring season has come to a close. We went undefeated in our league and we won a trophy for winning our league.

The playoffs were held last June and we came in third in the playoffs; the results will be given in a future report.

We are proud of our team adding another trophy to our trophy display for the 1983 season. We are most grateful and offer our thanks to our mother lodge and to all our sponsors for making this all possible.

We entered and are playing in the second season or fall season which began Wednesday night, August 3rd. We usually play Wednesday nights and our games are played at Samuel Grand Diamond No. 2.

Our first game was played August 3 at 8:20 p.m. against the Worsham's Wonders and we won by a score of 8 to 4. Lionel Schulz was the winning pitcher allowing 6 hits, 2 walks and 2 strikeouts.

Leading hitters were Don Lennox with a homerun and a walk, Don Jarma with a triple and 2 walks, Danny Yates with 2 singles, Paul Bartos a single, Randy Christian 2 walks, Dan Palm with a walk and Jerry Zabojnik with a sacrifice hit.

We played our second game Wednesday night, August 10 against the Budits and we won by a score of 8 to 4. Danny Yates was the winning pitcher, while Lionel Schulz, our regular hurler, was on vacation. Yates allowed 5 hits, 6 walks and 2 strikeouts; not a bad deal for a catcher, actually, he pitched a very good game.

Hitters were Kerry Goad with a double, a single and a walk, Don Lennox with a triple, a double and a sacrifice hit, Tom Stites with a double and 2 walks, Darrell Clements with 2 singles, Mark Vrana with one single, Don Palm with 2 singles and Paul Bartos with a walk. Sometimes strange things happen in a game, one of our players was ejected late in the game and o/d man "Ben" had to go in as a pinch

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runner (a dead walker) and had to play one inning in the outfield; nevertheless, we were lucky and won the game.

Out third game was played August 17 against North Dallas and we finally lost a league game as we came out with a 7 to 3 loss. Danny Yates had to pitch again and still didn't do too badly, however, with better support and a little more enthusiasm by his team mates, we could have won the game. He allowed 6 hits, 5 walks and 3 strike­ outs.

Hitters were scarce on out part; Jerry Manak had 2 singles, 2 Rbi's and was the leading hitter, Don Jarma had a double and a walk, Darrell Clements had a single, Don Lennox had a walk, Tom Stites had a walk and Kerry Goad had a walk.

Our next games were set for Wed­ nesday night, August 24 and 31 at 7 p.m. The rest of our schedules are listed here: September 7 at 8:20 p.m,

September 14 at 8:20p.m.

September 21 at 7 p.rn.

September 28 at 8:20p.m.

Remember all games are played at Samuel Grand Diamond No. 2.

Everyone is invited and welcomed to all our games, so come and surprise us.

Further results will be given in the Vestnik.

May I remind our readers to please attend your lodge dances and, especially, the Lodge 84 Czechfest during. the weekend of September 17th·and 18th. Saturday there will be a dance at night with music by the Czech Harvesters, and Sunday at noon, a Czech dinner and all the trimmings, booths, games, prizes and a dance from 4 to 8 p.m. featuring Harold Strand Orchestra from Waco; do bring some Czech pastry plus cakes, cookies for the pastry booth which the team is in charge of, it will be appreciated.

Fraternally, Ben Jarma -SPJST-

Dallas Circle Of Czech Women Dear Members: At our meeting Thursday, August 4th, there were twenty-five members and four guests in atten­ dance. The guests were: Dick Grounds, George Skoták, Leanne Parma and Jonathan Reznik.

In the absence of President Lydia Dirx, Sister Ella Bartos presided over the meeting. A moment of silence for deceased members and friends was asked by Ella. These were: Sister Karla Kraft, Blazena Mensik (sister of Libby Slovak),Mr. Grmela (father of Henrietta Schindler), Charlie Stepan (uncle of Vallie Tupy) and Frances Laznovsky (sister-in-lawof VickieKohn).

Secretary and treasurer reports were given and then the following correspondence was read by Rose Ann Parma: Thank-you cards from Sister Annabelle Bubak and the family of Sister Karla Kraft were received. Acknowledgement from the American Cancer Society for our donation in memory of Karla Kraft was read. Helen Parma's letter of resignation from our Circle was read. Helen also included a donation to our Circle.

Membership Chairman Alice Roberts reported Annabelle Bubak

paid her dues. We were informed that our members Vallie Tupy will be living in Temple; Texas and Rose Bednar in Ennis, Texas. We hope they continue visiting with us.

"Get Well" cards were sent to: Frances Baleja and Jerry Urban, and a "Sympathy" card to Libby Slovak.

Sisters Henrietta Schindler and Annabelle Bubak asked that we leave the money we gave in memory of their loved ones in our Krouzek funds.

A gift was brought to Frances Baleja who was in Doctor's·Hospital.

"Birthday Cards" for August were sent to: Anne Zvolanek,Albina Hucek, Leona Polansky and Marilyn Fulbright. ' Hostesses for this month were announced by Mary Sebestik: Rose Kopecek, Josephine Kankrlik, Albina Hucek, Lillian Spain, Theresa Carper, Florence Peressenyi, Betty Jean Bell and Dianne Oates. In my last letter, I mentioned Rose Urban as one of the hostesses for the June luncheon. It should have been Rose Noska instead.

Donations to Krouzek for this month were: In memory of John Bubak: Anne and Bob Zvolánek, George and Zdenka Skotak, Joe and Adelle Vlk, Jim and Liddie Pavelka, Alice Roberts and SPJST No. 84. In memory of Karla Kraft: Frances Konakovsky, Marie Fitz, Rose Kopecek, Anne and Bob Zvolanek, and Jim and Liddie Pavelka.

In memory of Susan Kutlik: Alice Roberts, George and Zdenka Skoták, Jim and Liddie Pavelka.

In . memory of John Bubak: Wife Annabelle In memory of her sister Blazena Mensik:Libby Slovak In memory of Frank Kankrlik: Wife Josephine Donation for lunch was made by George Skotak.

Under old business, we had a brief discussion on the Jefferson, Texas trip. It was decided that the trip would be too hurried on a one-day basis. We tabled this trip until next Spring. Lake Ray Hubbard will soon have the Texas QueenRiver Boat.

A report on ·the Fourth-of-July Picnic, held at the Sokol,Dallas July 3rd, was given by Mary Sebestik.

Under new business we touched briefly on the annual Christmas Party. Because there were several members out-of-town and unable to attend this month's meeting, we will wait and discuss this in detail next month, so be thinking where you would like our Christmas Social to be and bring your suggestions to the meeting.

Sister Anne Zvolanek and husband attended the WFLA Convention in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Helen Oates, Helen Vrla, Jr., Leanne Parma and Rose Ann Parma will be dancing the Beseda at the Folk Life Festival in San Antonio, Texas.

Sister Adelle Vlk and husband, Joe, visited with their daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Jim Ling­ berg, in Springfield, Virginia. While there they also attended Joe's Army Reunion in Irwin, Pennsylvania.

They toured Washington, D.C. and Maryland, also. Adelle said they enjoyed the company of their grandson, Jimmy, for three weeks this summer.

Sister Bessie Reames and her husband, Phil, recently went to

Phenex, Alabama to attend the wedding of their son. They had a very enjoyable time while there for this occasion.

Sister Zdenka and .husband, George Skotak, celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary recently.

Our very best wishes go out to this lovely couple. You two are the· perfect example of "togetherness in marriage."

A bit of sad news for me this month. Our beloved pet dog "Clyde" died from cancer after being our faithful companion for many long years. It is really a sad occasionfor a family to lose a devoted, loving pet.

Sure will miss him greeting me at the gate as I drive up.

Until we meet next month, stay well and happy.

Your English Reporter, Dorothy Rose Reznik -SPJST-

Czech Heritage Society of South 'I'exas The Czech Heritage Society regular quarterly meeting was held at 2:30 p.m. August 28, 1983 in the SPJST-Sokol Hall.

If this organization shall continue prospering, then we must have more publicity from our elected officers.

Members, especially, are looking for some news in the newspapers. Pro­ grams and activities should be advertised before the meetings.

After the meeting there was a social/supper and dance planned and the public was also invited. · Fraternally, John Stasa -SPJST-

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Hall in Seaton. (My other dear son­ in-law, John Huber of Austin used his camera with black/white film. He made some extra pictures for me and later I mailed one to Mr. and Mrs. Don Steinman.) This couple used their colored film in the camera and had one extra picture for me. It was a double pleasure surprise to me which extends friendship.

Mrs. Rose Steinman had a 40 page album filled with colored pictures snapped with their camera during the State Sokol Slet conducted June 3rd, 4th and 5th, 1983 at Dallas, which is a wonderful remembrance.

(Thisis similar to the one I had made by the photographers in black/white film by Howell Studio in Temple of the Southern District Slet conducted 26 August 1926 at the SPJST "Star" Hall in Seaton.

At 8 p.m. Roy and I were ready to return home. After a few minutes I received a call from Lillie in Austin to let me know they received my let­ ter and everything is O.K. Nazdar!

John Stasa -SPJST-

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

*** DISTRICTIVMEETING The District IV spring meeting will be held Sunday, April 29, 1984.

(More details shall be available later.)

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

Dear Editor and Readers: Just a few lines from my corre­ *** sponding table that I accumulated DISTRICTVIMEETING some news which may interest some Sunday, October 23, 1 p.m., El readers in the Vestnik.

Campo-Hillje No. 40 and Ganado Our regular SPJST monthly meet­ host. ings are held every second Wednes­ *** day of each month at 7 p.m. The· .DISTRICTVII Sokol meetings are held on the same The District VII fall meeting will day, except at 8 p.m. (During be held Sunday, October 30tq at the summertime, the gymnasts have "O" Comanche Park, 2600 Rigsby · vacancy.)

- Avenue in San Antonio; in case of August 6, 1983 Sokol Corpus rain, the meeting shall take place at Christi hosted a Volleyball the hall located on 1505S. Gevers St. Tournament using the District (Other information will be published traveling trophies. The tournament at a later date.) began at 10 a.m.řor Juniors in mixed *** ages; the women's started at 11:30 a.m.; the Senior mixed ages at 12:30 LODGE183"MID-CITIES", p.m.,and the men's at 2 p.m.

ARLINGTON A free supper was served at 5 p.m.

The officers and members of Following supper a District Execu­ tive Board meeting was held; from 9 Lodge 183 "Mid-Cities", Arlington p.m. to 12:30,the Leo Majek Orches­ plan to hold an open house and dedi­ cation of their newly-acquired tra played for the dance. building in their eíty Sat., Sept.

I do not know how many Sokol units were present in this tourna­ 24th. All members of the SPJST in ment. However, I do know that neighboring and distant lodges are Houston was the winner. invited to attend. There will be Congratulations, it was an interest­ additional details in the coming weeks.-NAM ing game. *** My dear son-in-lawRoy Peal came to my house and gave me free trans­ TEXAS FRATERNAL CONGRESS portation to the hall at 2 p.m.

The 1983 Texas Fraternal Con­ While I sat in the kitchen, Roy gress will meet in Temple, Oct. 21, walked in and sat next to me and 22, and 23, at the Ponderosa Motor then we were welcomed by some Inn on South 31st (just down from dear fraternalists of many years, Scott & White Hospital). District III namely, Don and Rose Steinman of Director Sid Pokladníkis president of Fort Worth. We met again during this year's TFC. SL President Nick the Czech symposium held May 29, Morris is chairman of the Legislative 1983 at the SPJST Lodge 47 "Star" Committee and in charge of publicity

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Wednesday, August 31, 1983—VESTNiK/9 for the Vestnik and Bell County area newspapers. SYD Jann Wilson is secretary-treasurer of the Youth Section. Other details about this year's program will be published as they become available. ***

Newsbrief Brother and Sister Ben Zabcik have returned recently from a European tour that took them to: England, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Austria, Italy, France, Monaco and Switzerland during their 19-day sightseeing with 39 people. Upon their arrival home August 9th, they were glad to settle down from a 4,000-mile trip. Brother Zabcik is the retired Supreme Lodge Financial Secretary.

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STATE COMPETITION-1983 State Royalty—Saturday, September 17th, hosted by Lodge No. 18, Elgin; music by Bubba Cox & Easy Goin' of Austin

STATE YAD-1984 Next year's date for the State YAD, including Royalty, has been set for Sunday, August 19th. Everyone is reminded that Royalty will take place immediately following all the other competition at State YAD. We are going to do this on a trial basis for 1984 and see what the general reaction is. We will most likely start the day's activities at 10:30 in the morning, take an hour for lunch break and resume early in the afternoon. If everything goes well, we can still finish by 5 or so in the afternoon. Please plan accordingly.

Those in attendance at the recent State YAD in Temple will remember that I stated that next year's State YAD would most likely be held a week earlier. That was our intention and that may still actually happen, however, if we moved it back a week it would fall too close to the end of camps and with all the planning that needs to go into that day, we simply would not have enough time.

Furthermore, with a new State Youth Director and the hundreds of details involved, we will need all the slack time that we can get.— NAM, President of the Supreme Lodge. ***

From the State Youth Director Dear Members - Especially Those In The Youth Department: Due to the recent increase in the size of our family and the schedule of travel required of a State Youth Director, I feel I must resign. The SYD position requires many hours of traveling throughout the state on weekends for training classes, YADs and four weeks of summer camp. At this time, I feel that I am not able to give 100% to the SPJST and still do justice to the needs of my family.

This has not been an easy decision. The SPJST has given me the opportunity to travel and meet many interesting people and to make lasting friendships.. I have enjoyed my job immensely and will

regret not working with the youth, youth leaders, parents and DYCs. I would like to thank each of you for the encouragement and moral support you have given me. A SPECIAL THANK YOU to Brother Morris for guiding me and working closely with me these;two and a half years. To all the officers and directors for being supportive, many thanks.

The SPJST has given me the opportunity to grow emotionally to develop leadership qualities. Being members of the SPJST has made a difference in my family's lives. We have learned to share responsibilities and be supportive of each other.

We are proud to be members of such an outstanding organization.

The SPJST Youth Program helps develop a child's attitude and plays a part in forming his/her personality.

Let's get them involved in our local lodges by giving them responsibility and the opportunity to become leaders in the future.

May the Youth Department continue to grow and may the changes in the future be for the best.

Fraternally, Jann Wilson *** It was an emotional moment for all concerned when we announced Jann's resignation at the recent State YAD at Temple High School.

Of course, I had no alternative but to accept her resignation on behalf of the Supreme Lodge and I will seek ratification of my acceptance at the October Supreme Lodge meeting.

We accept Jann's resignation with much regret. As I stated at Temple High School that day, she has been a " good trooper". She has performed her job well. She has accepted guidance and instructions with equanimity. The Youth Department will miss her and I will miss a valued right hand. If there is a favorable side to her resignation, it is that she did so upon the conclusion of the recent State YAD when she took care of dozens and dozens of details.

That event is definitely the largest single undertaking in our youth year. We both worked very closely. together and I think this was evident because there were no "hitches" or "goofs". This in itself indicates good and thorough planning. We will miss Jann. Her shoes will be hard to fill. While I deeply regret her decision, I certainly understand and empathize with her reasons for doing so. We wish her and her family the best of everything. Thank you, Jann, for two and a half years of excellent service to the Youth Department of the SPJST. Fraternally, Nick A. Morris, President and Head of the Youth Dept.

-SPJSTRE-CAP STATE YAD - 1983 Sunday, August 21, 1983, Temple High School's walls echoed with the applause, laughter, and triumphant cries from those in attendance at the 1983 State YAD. One hundred sixty-nine craft entries were being judged in the corridors of the high school while in the auditorium dancing, singing, gymnastic routines, and piano selections were being played. One hundred twenty-five youth made up the talent portion of the State YAD this year. Not only was the

Junior Beseda State Winners -- Front row, L to It: Kim Fabrygel, Kristen Green, Kelli Sokol, Joci Wilson. Back row, L to R: Karl Pflughaupt, Randy Stonaker, Lee Pflughaupt. and Kevin Orr, all from Lodge 88, Houston. (State YAD photos by Editor)

f Dr, 111Ik Senior Beseda State Winners --- Back row, Bobby Allbritton, Vincent Hegwood, Vernon Hegwood, Jeff Barcak. Front row, L to R: Doris Fabrygel, Gwenda Wilson, Traci Green, and Debbie Barcak, also all from Lodge 88, Houston.

State Individual Talent Winners, L to R: Nicole Alford (Lodge 17, Group 6-9); Ann Terese Matschek (Lodge 185, 10-12); Leanne Parma (Lodge 130, 13-14); and Ann-Margaret Harper (Lodge 179, 15-17).

State Senior Group Talent Winners, L to R: Bobby Allbritton, Vincent Hegwood, Jeff Barcak, and Vernon Hegwood, all from Lodge 88, Houston.

These four comedians performed a "Shower Dance." afternoon entertaining but the We would like to thank each talent seems to be better each year. person who helped make the State It is evident that many hours of hard YAD run so smoothly. It takes many work were put into these perfor people working together and mances. This is the first year we performing tasks not asked of them have ever had seven Beseda circles (4 to make the activities go smoothly senior and 3 junior). Each of the and as fast as possible. Many of you circles did a beautiful job in dancing. missed the talent portion due to the The craft items are more varied requirements of the job you were and creative each year. It was a assigned to. No one complained but disappointment for some of you who was a little disappointed that they did not win first place but remember missed "good entertainment". It is a you allt,are first place winners in big job for the Tabulation Commityour district. State competition is an tee and craft overseers to see that opportunity for each of you-t%grow everything goes smoothly. in experience and to have the Being Master of Ceremonies opportunity of competing at the requires constant thought and state level. attention to detail. My thanks to

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State Junior Group Winners, L to U: Jennifer Kubin and Brian Faust both of Lodge 39, Bryan, who danced to the "Pink Shoe Laces."

State Scrapbook Winner with State Junior and Teenager of the Year, L to R Lodge 74 Youth Club President Scott McKenney (holding scrapbook ribbon), Teenager of the Year Darrell Uptmor (6), and Junior of the Year Kevin Dobecka (6).

Brother Morris for being our MC this year and for doing such a fine job.

At big thank you goes to Mike Wilson and John Motal organizing and taking care of the music during the YAD. This is a big job.

Next year's State YAD (incl. State Royalty) will be held at Temple High School on August 19, 1984.More details will be published at a later date.

The following is a list of the 1983 State YAD winners: Fraternally, Jann Wilson State Youth Director Individual Talent (6-9) 17 — 1st --- Nicole Alford-- tap dance 185— 2nd— April Haag—dance 25 — 3rd — Michelle Zapletal — piano Individual Talent (10-12) 185-1st — Ann-Terese Matschektap dance 84-2nd-- Stephanie Becan— vocal 48— 3rd -- Crystal Marx-- vocal Individual Talent (13-14) 130 — 1st — Leanne Parma—Gymnastic Floor Exercise 185-2nd—Judy Schandua— Gymnastic Floor Exercise 29 —3rd— Sandra Hines— piano Individual Talent (15-17) 179 —1st —Ann-Margaret Harper — piano 40 — 2nd -- Tammy Dybala —piano 35 — 3rd — Darrin Banik - vocal Group Tai gta (642),

88 —1st —Bobby Albritton —"After Shower Dance", Vincent Hegwood, Jeff Barcak, Vernon Hegwood 185 — 2nd —Shay Orsag — Gymnastic Floor Exercise, Judy Schandua 17 — 3rd — Sheila Hildebrand— "Three Little Pigs", Michelle Surovik, Lori Blaha, Lonneda Goodnight, Kim Sheppard, Donna Fritz, Kim Campise, John Rychlik, Holly Suehs, Shelly Surovik Beseda (Senior Circle: 13-17) 88 — 1st — Debbie Barcak, Doris Fabrygel, Traci Green, Gwenda Wilson, Amy Hodde, Jeff Barcak, Bobby Albritton, Vernon Hegwood, Vincent Hegwood, Eddie Stonaker Ten Top State Teens and Juniors in SPJST Youth Clubs. First row, L to R: 84 —2nd —Charles Pokladnik, Paul Kevin Dobecka (Lodge 6, with 6,375 points), Cheryl Schoeneman (Lodge 9; Conner, Paul Sanders, Joey Hubik, 5,648 points), Sandra Schoeneman (Lodge 9;6,465 points), Lanette Hykel (Lodge Cheryl Hubik, Michelle Conner, 6; 5,400 points). Back row, L to R: Darrell Uptmor (Lodge 6; 8,961 points), Tara Andreason, Sally Manak Shirley Dobecka (Lodge 6; 7,623 points), Donna Schoenemann (Lodge 9; 5,798 74 — 3rd — Scott Listiak, Jennifer points), Terry Hykel (Lodge 6, 5,280 points), Loree Kovar (Lodge 9; 5,185 West, Eric Driskell, Sherry Michka, Toby Roberts, Craig Stone, Kathy points), and Mark Jakubec of Lodge 9, with 5,370 points is not pictured.

Listiak, Diana Fairchild Beseda (Junior Circle: 6-12) 88 —1st—Kim Fabrygel, Joci Wilson, Kelly Sokol, Kristen Green, Shirley Barcak, Karl Pflughaupt, -Lee Pflughaupt, Randy Stonaker, Kevin Orr, Paul Pflughaupt 17 & 13-2nd —Holly Suehs, Nicole Alford, Roxanne Skrabanek, Shelly Surovik, Daniel Brymer, Floyd Ritcher, Jr., John Beasley, Richie Hogan 84 — 3rd --Bryan Wolfe, Bryan Becan, Chris Conner, Richard State Junior Arts/Crafts Winners in 6-9 and 1042 age groups. Front row, L to Kopecky, Amber Ondrusek, R: James Billeck (Lodge 47), Keith Kieschnick (Lodge 142), Nicole Alford Stephanie Becan, Stacia Petr, Keri (Lodge 17), Cheryl Schoeneman (Lodge 9), Jay Tomanek (Lodge 73), Lana Andreason Urbanovsky (Lodge 17), Heather Spears (Lodge 32). Back row, L to R: Kelli Scrapbook: Sokol (Lodge 88), Crystal Marx (Lodge 48), Floyd Fritcher (Lodge 17), John See 74 —1st — Lovelady (Lodge 9), Lori Holub (Lodge 40), Daniel Brymer (Lodge 17), and Paula 30 —2nd --Taiton Wuensche (Lodge 29).

39 — 3rd — Bryan CRAFT Pictorial Arts (6-9) 32-1st —Heather Spears 74 —2nd --Jody Roberts 179 — 3rd — Charlie Majek Home Arts (6-9) 17 — 1st— Lana Urbanovsky 30 2nd —Lenice Kaspar 187 — 3rd — Carey Holman Foods (6-9) 47 —1st —James Billeck 39 — 2nd —Jennifer Kubin 66 — 3rd —Kevin Owen Science & Education (6-9) 17 —1st —Nicole Alford State Craft Winners in 13-14 ages, L to R: Gail Docekal (Lodge 130), Craig 73— 2nd —Jay Tomanek Waits (Lodge 24). Veronica Schneider (Lodge 29) who achieved two trophies in 117 — 3rd —Jennifer Marek her entries; D ay, n Peterson (Lodge 18), Scott Listiak (Lodge 74), and Michelle Constructed Items (6-9) Sruhar (Lodge 30).

73 —1st —Jay 'Tomanek 142 — 2nd —Keith Kieschnick 107 — 3rd— Tommy McDermott Hobby Kits (6-9) 142 — lst —Keith Kieschnick 6 — 2nd — Kevin Dobecka 29 —3rd —Andy Wuensche Handicraft 82 Misc. (6-9) 9 —1st — Cheryl Schoenernan 117-2nd—Jennifer Marek 6 — 3rd — Keith Hykel Pictorial Arts (10-12) 17 —1st — Daniel Brymer 20 —2nd —Melissa David 88-3rd—TIE — Craig Dobesh 185-3rd -- TIE — Ann-Terese Matschek Home Arts (10-12) 40 --1st —Lori Holub State Craft Winners in 15-17 ages, L to R: Larry Brem (Lodge 66), Darrell Uptmor (Lodge 6), Sue Schoenst (Lodge 179) who proudly won two trophies, 185-2nd— Ann-Terese Matschek Noreen Jasek (Lodge 185) who likewise won two trophies, and Thomas 84 —3rd Tara Andreason Foods (10-12) Matschek (Lodge 185).

9 —1st —John See 39 —1st—Brian Faust dance Pan Skit 24 — 2nd — Kim Schneider Jennifer Kubin Bryan Becan, Richard Kopecky, 30 — 3rd -- Rebecca Sellers 30 — 2nd —Marcy Dorotik dance Debbie Pokladnik, Carl Ondrusek, Science & Education (10-12) Jennifer Dluhos Amber Ondrusek, Keri Andreason, 88 —1st —Kelly Sokol Kristi Korenek Tara Andreason, Brandon Andrea 40 — 2nd —Lori Holub Stephanie Roye son, Damon Petr 117 —3rd Donald Marek 84 — 3rd -- Stephanie Becan—Peter Group Talent (13-17) Constructed Items (10-12) •

Wednesday, August 31, 1983—YESTNfK/11 17 — 1st — Floyd Fritcher, Jr. 74 — 2nd — Scott McKenny 77 — 3rd Chris Orsak Hobby Kits (10-12) 48 —1st — Crystal Marx 13 —2nd — Jennifer Gold 73 —3rd — Debbie Hrncirik Handicraft & Misc.

29 —1st —Paula Wuensche 117 — 2nd — Angie Hrncir 88 —3rd —Shirley Barcak Pictorial Arts (13-14) 130 —1st — Gail Docekal 187 —2nd — Lori Nelson 30 — 3rd — Jean Dorotik Home Arts (13-14) 29 —1st —Veronica Schneider 185-2nd—Shay Orsag 130 —3rd — Gail Docekal Foods (13-1.4) 18-1st —Dawn Peterson 185-2nd— Shay Orsag 35 —3rd —Richard Lee Burney Science & Education (13-14) 74 — 1st — Scott Listiak 88-2nd —Gwenda Wilson 17— 3rd —John Rychlik Constructed Items (13-14) 24 —1st —Craig Waits 185— 2nd — Judy Schandua 6 —3rd— Shirley Dobecka Hobby Kits (13-14) 30-1st — Michelle Srubar 9— 2nd —Loree Kollar 84 —TIE —3rd —Lisa Reznik 185— TIE— 3rd —Judy Schandua Handicraft & Miscellaneous (13-14) 29 —1st —Veronica Schneider 185— 2nd— Shay Orsag 30-3rd —Michelle Srubar Pictorial Arts (15-17) 185-1st — Noreen Jasek 88 — 2nd — Vincent Hegwood 35 —3rd —Becky Crockett Home Arts (15-17) 185-1st -- Noreen Jasek 84 —2nd --Sally Manak 13 — 3rd —Pam Spitzenberger Foods (15-17) 179 —1st —Sue Schoenst 66 — 2nd —Janice Stanislav 117— 3rd — Edwin McDonald Science & Education (15-17) 66 —1st—Larry Brem 88 — 2nd — Vincent Hegwood 185 —3rd — Charles Orsag Constructed Items (15-17) 6-1st—Darrell Uptmor 185-2nd —Charles Orsag 187-3rd—Kevin Reed Hobby Kits (15-17) 185 —1st —Thomas Matschek 29 — 2nd — Troy Marx 3 — 3rd — Larry Brem Handicraft & Misc. (15-17) 179 — 1st — Sue Schoenst 47— 2nd —Kim Craft 88-3rd —Jeff Barcak 111111111111111111111a1=1■1111111111111iiiit

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DISTRICT II CAMP Another year of camping is behind us and now we must look forward to next year's camp. Some of the youth members are already talking about next year's camp.

The results of District II camp are good and again we were very fortunate not to have had any serious injuries (just a few minor scratches and a black eye).

District II was happy to have 171 campers; this total includes the staff and the chaperones but was very close to 150 youth members so we are very happy so many of you came to camp and we hope you had a good time, and, from some of the comments I've heard, it seemed that they all enjoye4 it.

These two Junior Groups were trying to finish off their shaving cream activity, which was quite a mess.

(Photos courtesy DYC Frank Klinkovsky)

District II Junior Camper ,' he ading on their trail ride into the wooded area.

Teenagers voile hall trarne played on the tennis court. Chaperones Rita Marburger and Cum, V tung are seen on the sideline; they were keeping scores for a good competition.

rx,, Joni— Camper GI oup, alon,..; with their trying to sta. cool.

ere at the pool

A group of District II Juniors are seen showing off their crafts which they just finished, and who were proud of the craft they made this year.

This was the largest amount of water at Camp Val Verde; it wasn't deep arid you, and we do appreciate your help.

A few pictures of some of the the banks were too steep.

This year we were happy to have an activities are enclosed so I hope that old timer, Sister Laverne Cabla, will give you some memories of I. g with us; she heard we were short of camp 1983; some of the pictures did chaperones for the teen camp so she not come out good so many came to help. Thank you, Laverne! A teenagers got left out, better luck thank you to the staff people which next time!

The District and State activities included the lifeguards and other $ instructors for their help and their for this year are coming to an end friendliness. Thank you to the camp and before this is printed the nurses who were Nancy West of District II Fall meeting and the )".

Lodge 74 and Rita Marburger of State YAD will be over which will Lodge 20, also the four LIT's leave the State Royalty which is Junior Group No. 5 was getting ready (Leaders-In-Training) who came to September 17th at Lodge 18 at to test their skills at archery. help at the Junior camp. Thank you Elgin, so plan to be there. Good luck to SYD Jann Wilson for her help Sharma and Joe! I hope to see you at especially at the crafts where she State Royalty!

Fraternally, stayed a lot of the time and I failed Frank Klinkovsky, DYC to thank her before leaving camp.

-SPJST-Also a big thank you to Brother Nick Morris and the Supreme Lodge for DISTRICT II MEETING their support and making camp HOSTED

BY LODGE 187 possible. Brother Morris attended The District H fall meeting is now our camp session for a couple of A portion of the Teenage Group hours and we were happy that he over and our district activities will waiting at the flag pole to take down came to visit. come to a slowdown while the the flag.

Now a big thank you to everyone children all go back to school.

The fall meeting was not too wellwho had anything to do with camp.

It is a lot of work and takes a lot of attended, however, we had 170 people working together and you persons attending so I guess that was not too bad. were all great!

In the afternoon we had a fine The weather was hot and that made it a little miserable. The dam fellowship that we enjoyed. The on the river had a leak and the water District II members wish to got away so we did not have any especially thank the Seaton Brass canoeing. In fact the river was not Band for a fine performance who even running. It is very dry in some took their time from their busy lifeparts of Texas and lots of the crops style and traveled a long way to District H Junior Group was testing didn't even make or were very perform for us without any their marksmanship trying to burst weak. Around the Temple area the reimbursement at all. Thank you some balloons while tied to some hay rainfall is low but in some areas the again all band members, we bales. grass is really green for August so I appreciate it. Brother Nick Morris is District II and I wish to thank all guess it depends on where you are. the band instructor and organizor.

The District II members also wish of you for attending camp, also a big The rains this year were very thanks to all of the chaperones who spotted and not too much general to thank Red Oman, president of took time from their busy schedule rainfall. The areas around Car4 Val Lodge 187, Round Rock, and all of to come help at camp. I am very Verde are very dry but during camp the members of Lodge 187 for their grateful to all of you chaperones. they received about half an inch of fine hospitality and the use of their facilities and the fine meal they The camp could not be held without rain.

121Ir t STMK—Wednesday, August 31, 1983 served; also for all of the arrangements they made for'us with the band and the bowling alley.

We also wish to thank all of you fine members who attended the meeting and fellowship; we appreciate your support!

The State Royalty is on September 17 at Elgin. Best wishes to our District II winners, Joe Giarrusso, king and Shanna Patterson, queen. We hope you will be our State winners!

We will plan District II activity in late October possibly a skating party because that seems to be our most popular activity which includes the smallest youngsters as well as all age youth members and we can also accommodate the adults.

I wish again to thank all of the youth leaders, assistants and their spouses for all of their support during 1983; you did a great job and we could not have done without each of your efforts. Thanks for helping our youth!

I hope to see you at State Royalty!

Fraternally, Frank Klinkovsky, DYC

District VII Individual Talent Winners, L to R: Joe Landin played a piano solo in ages 15-17 of Lodge 117; April Marie Haag danced a number in ages 6-9 of Lodge 185; Ann Terese Matschek also danced a number in ages 10-12 of Lodge 185; and Judy Schandua performed an acrobatic routine in ages 13-14 of Lodge 185. (All DYAD photos submitted by DYC Maxine Pavliska.)

LODGE 88 BRINGS HOME MANY STATE YAD WINNERS

NEW BRAUNFELS HOSTS DISTRICT VII YAD

Senior and Junior Group Talent Winners, L to R: Judy Schandua and Shay Orsag in senior competition from Lodge 185; and Jimmy Schandua and Ann Terese Matschek (Juniors) of Lodge 185.

(6-9) Pictorial Arts 1st-Charlie Majek (79) 2nd-Jackie Burleson (107) (6-9 Science/Educational) 1st-Jennifer Marek (117) 2nd-Rusty Condra (107) (6-9) Hobby Kits 1st-Charlie Majek (79) 2nd-Tommy McDermott (107) 3rd-Jennifer Marek (117) 4th-Trey Rombo (79) (6-9) Foods 1st-Rusty Condra (107) 2nd-April Marie Haag (185) 3rd-Tommy McDermott (107) 4th-Jennifer Hrna (107) (6-9) Home Arts 1st-Rusty Condra (107) 2nd-Stephanie Rebecek (79) (6-9) Constructed Items 1st-Tommy McDermott (107) (6-9) Handicrafts/Miscellaneous 1st-Jennifer Marek (117)

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District VII Youth Achievement Day was held July 10, 1983 at St. Peter and Paul Recreation Hall in New Braunfels. Lodge 185 very ably hosted this event for our youth. A special thanks is extended to all who assisted with the numerous jobs that are essential to make a success of this busy day.

Listed below are the first through fourth place winners. Pictures of the Talent and Royalty are also included in this report. The pictures of the Craft winners will follow in a later issue (due to camera malfunction.)

Fraternally, Maxine Pavliska, DYC ***

Stephanie Rebecek (79) 4th-Cheryl Majek, Tammy Rambo, Christy Majek, and Loye Rico (79) Senior Group Talent (13-17) 1st-Judy Schandua and Shay Orsag (185) 2nd-Stephanie Burleson and Amanda Burleson (107) Royalty King-Joe Landin (117) Duke-Darryl Foster (117) Queen-Amanda Burleson (107) Duchess-Jackie Burleson (107) Merit Points District VII Junior-Jennifer Marek (117) District VII Senior-Edwin McDonald (117) Scrapbook 1st-New Braunfels (185) 2nd-Robstown (117) 3rd-Floresville (107) - SPJST -

District VII YAD participants on stage at Lodge 185 in New Braunfels.

2nd-Charlie Majek (79) 3rd-Rusty Condra (107) 4th-Jennifer Hrna (107) (10-12) Pictorial Arts 1st-Ann Terese Matschek (185) 2nd-Michael Landin (117) 3rd-Tammy Rambo (79) 4th-Christy Majek (10-12) Science/Educational 1st-Donald Marek (117) 2nd-Angie Hrncir (117) 3rd-Jimmy Schandua (185) 4th-Christy Majek (79) (10-12) Hobby Kits 1st-Donald Marek (117) 2nd-Angie Hrncir (117) (10-12) Foods 1st-Christopher Haag (185) 2nd-Tammy Rambo (79) 3rd-Christy Majek (79) 4th-Jimmy Schandua (185) (10-12) Home Arts 1st-Ann Terese Matschek (185) 2nd-Loye Rico (79) 3rd-Michelle Landin (117) (10-12) Constructed Items 1st-Jimmy Schandua (185) 2nd-Tammy Rambo (79) 3rd-Darryl Foster (117) (10-12) Handicraft/Miscellaneous 1st-Angie Hrncir (117) 2nd-Donald Marek (117) 3rd-Christopher J. Haag (185) 4th-Ann Terese Matschek (185) (13-14) Pictorial Arts 1st-Stephanie Burleson (107) 2nd-Laura Landin (117) (13-14) Science/Educational 1st-Sue Baker (117) 2nd-Laura Landin (117) 3rd-Judy Schandua (185) (13-14) Hobby Kits 1st-Judy Schandua (185) (13-14) Foods lst-Shay Orsag (185) 2nd-Judy Schandua (185) 3rd-Sue Baker (117) 4th-Stephanie Burleson (107) (13-14) Home Arts lst-Shay Orsag (185) 2nd-Sue Baker (117) 3rd-Laura Landin (117) 4th-Stacia Engel (117)

(13-14) Constructed Items 1st-Judy Schandua (185) 2nd-Shay Orsag (185) (1344) Handicraft/Miscellaneous 1st-Shay Orsag (185) 2nd-Stacia Engel (117) 3rd-Laura Landin (117) 4th-Stephanie Burleson (107) (15-17) Pictorial Arts 1st-Noreen Jasek (185) (15-17) Science/Educational 1st-Charles Orsag (185) 2nd-Thomas Matschek (185) 3rd-Edwin McDonald (117) 4th-Louise Kolenda (107) (15-17) Hobby Kits 1st-Thomas Matschek (185) 2nd-Charles Orsag (185) 3rd-Edwin McDonald (117) (15-17) Foods 1st-Edwin McDonald (117) 2nd-Charles Orsag (185) 3rd-Amanda Burleson (107) 4th-Noreen Jasek (185) (15-17) Home Arts 1st-Noreen Jasek (185) (15-17) Constructed Items 1st-Charles Orsag (185) (15-17) Handicraft/Miscellaneous 1st-Joe Landin (117) 2nd-Thomas Matschek (185) Individual Talent (6-9) 1st-April Marie Haag (185) 2nd-Jennifer Hrna (107) 3rd-Tommy McDermott (107) 4th-Stephanie Rebecek (79) Individual Talent (10-12) 1st-Ann Terese Matschek (185) 2nd-Angie Hrncir (117) 3rd-Darryl Foster (117) 4th-Jimmy Schandua (185) Individual Talent (13-14) 1st-Judy Schandua (185) 2nd-Laura Landin (117) Individual Talent (15-17) 1st-Joe Landin (117) 2nd-Louise Kolenda (107) Junior Group Talent (6-12) 1st-Ann Terese Matschek and Jimmy Schandua (185) 2nd-Jackie Burleson and Jennifer Hrna (107) 3rd-Jessica Rico, Angela Rico and

Dear Readers: August 7th was our Homecoming at Lodge 88. The youth members were very surprised by visits from Frances Crossman, Mary Frances and Richard Wahlberg, also Ruth and Sid Duncan. (Mary Frances Wahlberg and Ruth Duncan were our past youth leaders of Lodge 88.

It was great seeing both of you!)

The youth members and I would like to say thanks to Frances Crossman and Mary Frances Wahlberg for their support of the youth and the great donation. Thanks to everyone else for supporting the youth by buying potato baskets; hope each and everyone enjoys them as well as the youth who had a good time making them.

August 13th the Youth Club was able to go to Astroworld and we wish to say "Thanks" to our Board of Trustees of Lodge 88 for buying the tickets. All of us had a good time.

Thanks, again, we enjoyed it!

Our trip to State YAD for August 21st was great. The bus was very comfortable and everyone enjoyed the trip. The youth of Lodge 88 came back winners with first places in Junior Beseda, Senior Beseda, and Senior Group Talent, plus numerous achievements in second and third places. Our lodge was very wellrepresented, both by parents, participants, as well as lodge members.

Thanks for coming out!

At this time I wish to express our thanks from the youth club of Lodge 88 to Mrs. Frances Crossman and Louis Hanus for the pizza and drinks that we enjoyed so much. Thanks for sharing the day with us!

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

Coming Events: September 21Spaghetti Supper at 5:30 to 8 p.m. sponsored by our Youth Club. Donations of $3.50 per person; see any member of the club for tickets.

October 6-Youth Club Meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Linda Wehring, YL - SPJST-

PODPORA LIDSKOST BRATRSTVI Cesk g, east efedni organ Slovanske Podporujici Jednoty Statu Texas, zaloiene roku 1897 ROCNfli 71 CISLO 32

Oddil Dopisovatelit Tak Vgelicos — Aneika Houdkovci.

Ta motska, boufe Alicia, ktera tadila minulk tkden v Galvestonu a Houstonu a na texaskem pobteii, opravdu nadelala strakie Akody na majetku a tai i nekolik lidi ztratili sve 2ivoty. Na televizi ukazovali jak to rozbilo domovy, obchody a mnozi ztratili vAechen majetek co meli.

Take dole ve meste ty vysoke budovy ztratily hodne tech oken a ulice byly pine skla a musely bkti uklizeny, nebot' to bylo nebezpeene.

Nejhor§i ale bylo, 2e lids jate se naAli, ktefi chodili a kradli v obchodech a domovech co se dalo, a policiste museli bkti na strati. Skoda se pry pa& vice jak prk jeden a bilionu dolaril, a ov§em pojiAteni pry bude draMi. Je to straAne kdy2 neco takoveho se pfihodi!

Moje zesnula maminka p •ijela do Galvestonu 19. ledna 1901, to bylo prave po te hrozne bou•i v zati 1900, a v2dy •ikala, jak ve'e bylo rozbite.

To bylo tai pane pfivitani pro ty nova pfijeti, ie si mysleli, kam se to dostali, kdyi v'S'e bylo v takovem stavu. Ovkm, kdy2 p •ijeli dale tak teprve vedeli, ie to byla boufe. V2dy za eas se boufe pti2ene a nadela tolik trapeni — ale co muie elovek Mat? Tak koneene naS'e vlada se "uvolila", 2e finanene pormlie tem raneeriim v zapadnim Texasu, ktefi jsou na torn velmi Apatne nasledkem velkeho sucha. Oznamili, 2e poskytnou piljeky na nizke iiroky aby tito si mohli trochu pomoci. Nektefi jsou jiz bez penez, nebot' vAe dali za krmivo pro dobytek a jsou i zadlu2eni. Randefi v dvaceti okresich pottebuji nutne pomoc a tai se, ie pfigtim rokem zas to bude lepsi — aspoii doufejme!

Zde v Dallasu jsme dostali asi dva a pill coule de gle nasledkem to boufe a tak zas asi vS'e nyni poroste.

Ov§ern, take skrze ten de g a silnk vitr tti mladi lids pfiAli o iivot.

Jeden fidie nakladniho vozu byl v tom deAti uhozen utr2enkm navestim a zabit. Jeden mladk hoch zas se brodil ve vode a najednou silnk vitr ho strhl do vody a to jej rychle splachla daleko od mista kde byl a byl utopen. Ti eti 19. let' mladik sta.' na moste v severni easti mesta a asi ho vitr shodil dolii do vody, zie poranil a on se tai utopil.

Tak jen same smutne veci, 2e ano?

V Kalifornii jeden 79. let' elovek byl slept' 40 let a teprve nyni po operaci nabyl zrak. Byl 2enatk 17 let a teprve nyni ji uvidel a pry nebyl zklaman. Lekaf kterk ho operoval fekl, ie ten elovek byl slept zbyteene, 2e nevi pro? nekterk 'ekai ho neoperoval ji2 davno pled tim.

Zena toho maze byla pry jeho "zrakem" ale nyni jsou oba Atastni, 2e vie dob •e dopadlo.

V Louisiana dvouletk hoch si hral s detmi na schovanou a schoval se do kumbalku, kde se udusil a teprve za dva dni jej Tak aby by lids davali dobrk pozor na deti kde a co si hraji- pak u2 je pozde.

Neda,vno pi. Mary Kopeekova V

31. srpna 1983 Ennis mega u sebe navAtevu sveho syna, snachy a vnueky, tali Jerry Kopeekovi a dcerka sl. Paula az z Kalifornie na nekolik dni. VAichni se Oka vespolek pobavili a poteS'ili.

Bylo to radostne shledani kdy2 se tak easto nevidi. Take se poteAili temi krasnkmi kvetinami ktere pi.

Kopeekova, ma na p •ednim dvote domova. Enniske noviny pfinesly peknk obrazek jiste tropicke kvetiny, ktera se jmenuje "Aramampus" a kvete krasne reiove od jara a2 do prvniho mraziku. Musi se hodne pry zalevat ale za to kvete krasne. sl. Paula je elenkou SPJST fadu 135 v Ennis, Tx. od narozeni.

Jine roky bkva horko ji2 v kvetnu, eervnu a eervenci ale letos teprve v srpnu jsme meli pies sto stupfiii kolik dni a to horko bylo pfieinou umrti ety •ech starAich ien zde v Dallasu. V jedne opatrovne jednu mrtvou, kdy2 chladie jim tam vypovedel. Take ti starsi obeane se boji, ie je nekdo vykrade a zabije tak maji vAe dobte zavfene a okna pry p •ibite a tim horkem pak pfijdou pry& Doufejme, 2e to bude brzy lepAi. Vdera jistk dernoch zde schvalne zapalil °hell ye svem byte a pak ptijeli hasiei uhasit oheii, ale on jen udelal kouf a zaeal stfilet po nich, a postfelil vaine dva kteri jsou ve velmi valnem stavu v nemocnici.

Take dva policiste pi ijeli s nimi a oni iadali aby pistoli jim dal a on stfilel i po nich a pak se schoval v byte.

Policiste &kali 4 hodiny a pak tarn hodili slzavk plyn a on se pak vzdal.

Nyni je y e ve-zeni a bude asi potrestan — obzvlaAte jestli hasieinn se neco stane. Jeho pfibuzni fikaji, 2e nedavno jej policiste hodne stloukli a on se jich bal a proto pry zaeal stfilet. Je to u2 hrozne co se potad deje. Mohl take nekdo jink pfijiti o 2iivot pfi to sttelbe, 2e?

Dnes ma pohfeb pi. Marta Dujkova, ktera byla elenkou luteranskeho kostela zde v Dallasu, tai SPJST fadu 84. a Ceskeho Kroaku, Zanechala man2ela Pavia a syna te2 Pavia, dceru pi. Paulette Dorsey v Kaliforniii, vnueku Kimberley Dorsey, sestru pi. Annu efelkovou v Houstonu a bratra Joe Chovance v Brenham, Tx., Ulaeno, bude na Bratrskem hfbitove ve West, Tx. Znala jsem ji dobte a velmi lituji, ze odeAla na veenost; necht' klidne spi a rodine vyslovujem soustrast.

Televize a noviny jsou nyni potad pine o tom, jak by se melt) vS'e zafidit aby republikanska konvence v 1984 se pane vydatila. V§echny hotely a restaurace se eini, aby pfedstihli jeden druheho 'a zlakali co nejvice lidi, ktefi sem ze severu p •ijedou, a ukazat jim, 2e ria4 "Texas je piece jen Texas". Jedna pi. zde tai se dala vyrabet jeji "barbecue sauce" ell omadku na maso peeene na rani.

Dala to do men gich sklenieek, ktere maji malt' "kloboueek" a kdyi to koupi a okusi, 2e pak budou kupovat pfiAte zas. Tak uvidime, jak to vie bude a co se pfihodi.

Dnes ma pfijet zasilka tfech tygril (jsou to trojeata, dve tygfice ktere \Tail 200 liber, a tygr kterk je 400

liber teak). Jsou tfi roky stare a jeden pi ijde do Noveho Yorku, jeden do Indiany a ti eti do Nebrasky.

Zasilka pfijde z Ruska a to si vymeni "za motskeho Iva", ktereho tam nemaji. Pry chti udr2et ptatelstvi s Amerikou.

Delnici ktefi pracovali pro telefonni spoleenost a nedavno sli na stavku, tak koneene se dohodli a snad jeste tento tyden piljdou zas zpet do price, a dostanou prk pi idavek dva dolary na hodinu. VAak u2 nekterkm bylo ouzko, kdyi price nebyla nemeli z eeho zit.

V sobotu minuleho tkdne naAli zde mrtvolu eloveka mexicke narodnosti kterk byl dan pod podlahu domova.

Pfibuznk se hleda, jestli ho nezabil a pak ho dal do pfikrkvky a polil cementem. Ten elovek byl 80 let' a hadaji, i'e byl okraden a pak zabit v hadce. Tak se po •ad dejou hrozne veci, 2e?

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Ead San Antonio eislo 133 Sestry a bratti.

Music srpen byl pink rozruAeni v netrpelivern oeekavani kterkm smerem se p • ibli21 zkazonosnk hurikan Alicia. Sledovali jsme hlaS'eni a ulevilo se nam, kdyi San Antonio bylo uchraneno. Bohu2e1, jine easti Texasu, Galveston a Houston, byli postiieny veli silne.

Potrva velmi dlouho, ne2 vSe bude odklizeno, znovu vybudovano a zjiAteno, jak velika Akoda byla zpirsobena. Hmotna S'koda dosud pfesahuje pfes pilldruheho bilionu Diky Bohu, ztraty na 2ivotech, pfi porovnani vAeho, byly nepatrne. Doufejme, 2e budeme aetfeni od dalAich hurikanii a tornad!

Obavali jsme se, 2e vedro v nedeli 21. srpna odradi mnohe od ireasti ve schfizi na geho fadu. Byli jsme vAak mile pfekvapeni poeetnou navAtevou. Diky Vam, sestry a bratti, za vernost a projevenk zajem o jednani v na g ich schfizich. Z ii •ednikir jsme postradali naAeho mistopfedsedu, bratra Williama J. IVIareAe, kterk z rodinnkch dlel mimo San Antonio a byl pfedem omluven.

Po zahajeni schfize a vzdani cti vlajce Spojenkch state p•edseda fadu, bratr Emil E. Matula, kratce se zminil o nasledcfch hurikanu Alicia a minutou ticha vzdali jsme iictu vAem obetem teto pohromy. Na mist° chybejiciho mistopfedsedy byl ustanoven bratr Frank Fajkus.

Tajemnik fadu, bratr Dominik F. Netek, pfeeetl svoji zpravu, ktera byla pi ijata bez p•ipominek.

Woven zminil se velmi vhodne o vkhodach pfi doplaceni iivotniho pojiAteni, vysvetlil jednotlive moinosti a doporueil k uva2eni. Pfedseda fadu, bratr Emil E. Matula, pfeeetldopis od reditelky sedm4ho okrsku, sestry Thelmy Hrneifove, ve veci spoleene schfize Mar okrsku tkkajici se ,-"eibused childhood", o semi bylo debitovano.

Sestra Viola Mazaeova, fin. tajemnice, podala svoji podrobnou

finanenfzprexu, ktera byla schvalena bez jakekoliv zmeny. Dale bratr Anthony Trilieek, pfedseda zabavniho vkboru, pfeeet1 finaneni zpravu vkboru a dodal, ze man2ele Viola a Frank Fajkusovi darovali kavu. Za zabavni vkbor sestra Grace Rohanova oznamila, 2e stel je pink vg ech mankch dobrot a podekovala vS'em kdo k tomu pfispeli.

Sestra Marcella M. Kleprlikova pro nevolnost do schiize neptiAla, poslala vAak pisemne sdeleni, tkkajici se vkroei sfiatkil naAeho fadu, a to: Alma o Anthony Trilielcovi oslavili 2. srpna svoje 46. vkroei, Grace a Emil E. Rohanovi oslavili 11. srpna svoje 42. vkroei a Mary a Albin Poppovi oslavili 19. srpna svoje 44. vkrodi.

Na music zafi ptipadaji tato vyroel: Frances a Alvin Schimeekovi 37 rokii, Frances a Edward Kappelmannovi 30 rokii a Doris a Torn Moczygembovi 40 rokii. Pokud jde o v iroei manzele Kappelmannovkch a 1Vloczygembovkch bylo po kratkem jednani odhlasovano, aby obdr2eli "corsage" a "buttoniere". Navrh podala sestra Viola Mazae'ova, byl podporovan bratrem Georgem Schultzem.

Sestra Frances Kappelmannova oznamila, 2e jeji dcefi Debo•e Rauove se narodil chlapeeek Clayton Tamas.

Na listine nemocnkch, jak ji2 vpfedu uvedeno, byla sestra Marcella Kleprlikova a sestra Stella MareAova, ktera ma stale poti2e s nohou. Obema pfejeme rychle uzdraveni a taime se na shledani pfiAti schezi. Radi jsme mezi sebou videli sestru Lillian Creechovou a Kathleen Matulovou s Emilem E. Matulou III. Pi edsecla fadu pfipomenul, 2e v nedeli, 30. Etna, bude se konat spot. okrskova schilze v Comanche Parku 3 a na dotaz co pi ipravit bylo na navrh sestry Violy Fajkusove, podporovan' sestrou Grace Rohanovou, rozhodnuto podavat hovezi ratenou peeeni. KaRlk je 2adan, aby pfines1 nejakou zeleninu, salat a peeivo. Pad opat •i kavu a eaj.

Pro pfipad, 2e p • ispevek pro konani schuze nebude dostaeujici, sestra Viola Fajkusova podala navrh, aby pottebni bylo zaplaceno fadem.

Navrh podporoval bratr George Schultz a byl jednohlasne pfijat.

Tajemnik fadu, bratr Dominik F. Netek, vyfidil pozdrav od fadu Pasadena a referoval o velmi zda•ile ()slave jejich krasne sine.

Odmeny za pfitomnost ve schuzi obdrieli: 1. cenu bratr George Schultz, 2. cenu sestra Jenovefa Schultzova, 3. cenu sestra Alma Triliekova, 4. cenu bratr Emil E. Matula.

Jelika nebylo vic k projednavni, na navrh bratra George Schultze, podporovan' sestrou Grace Rohanovou, byla velmi zdafila schfize odroeena.

Ze dune narozenkch v mesici srpnu byli pfitomni: bratr Alfred Kaimus a Emil E. Matula III. Bratr Netek je vyfotografoval, zazpivali jsme jim a pak jsme si pochutnavali na vkbornkch dobrotach. Bylo tarn

14/V1STNIK-31. srpna 1983 nekolik druhil obloienSrch chlebitkil, petiva, zakuskil, v3r ber velmi bohat37. Pii spoletenske hie jsme se ptijemne pobavili.

Sestry a bratti, pristf schilze naieho tadu bude se konat v nedeli, 18. zati, ye 2 hodiny odpoledne, v sale 1505 S. Gevers Street. Ptijdle urtite, taime se na shledini!

S bratrsk3rm pozdravem Jaroslav Kleprlik.

—SPJST

Knihovna, archiv a museum.

Valeni etenati: Zase je eas abych yam podai nejnovej'Ai veci co jsme zde obdr2eli.

Prave jsme obdrieli velkou zasilku kalendar Ceskoslovenskeho Sveta k rozdani na gim etenafrim zdarma, tak si pro ne ptijd'te dokud zasoba staei. Kalendafe jsou pfekrasne, pine zajimavSrch obrazkii s krasnou eetbou. Pri teto pfilaitosti si mete prohlednout museum, kde pfidavame nove veci skoro kaidST den.

Nedavno jsem se potkal se starAi i'enu a ptal jsem se , ji proc jeste se nepfgla podivat na na§e museum; ona mne odpovedela, 2e ona pa tech schodech chodit, coZ mne pfekvapilo, nebof 'name elevator kaideho svezt dolu a zase na vrch po prohlidce. Jen= pfijdle, my se o to postarame aby jste nemuseli po tech schodech a upfinme jste Asi dva mesice zpitky jsme pridali novou vSrstavu: 12 LOUTEK, ktere byly udelane v roce 1875 a ptivezene do Ameriky v roce 1923 a na zariatku ti icatSrch rokii byly ukazovane po celem Texasu. Je to nee° zvla g tfilho uvidet; vystavu pozristava z techto loutek: pRiNc, HRABE, STARA ZENA, KOUZELNIK, PROFESOR, KA gPAREK, POLICAJT, HONZA, KON gEL, HASTRMAN, D'ABEL A HRBATA CARODEJNICE — vAechny Oka ustrojene. Cela tato vSrstava byla darovand Robertern a Ann Zvolankov5rmi z Dallas. Stoji yam za to se jen ptijet podivat ,na tuto vSrstavu.

Neeekejte dlouho nebo ty kalendate nebudou dlouho trvat a jak budou rozebrane, tak dalai nebudou k dostani.

S bratrsk3rm pozdravem, Otto HanuA. — SPJSTOznameni Ceske

vel'ejnosti.

Kulturni Spoletnost AmerickSrchCechii, ktera se sklada, ze zastupcil vgech bratrsk3rch spolku v Dallas, Fort Worth a okoli oznamuje, 2e 42.

Ceskoslovensky Den se bude zase konat tento rok na v3r'stave statu Texas v Dallas 16. tijna 1983 v nedeli. Ptijd'te se pobavit a navAtivit vSrstavu a nas tesky Den, kterSr je jeden z nejstarAich a nejvet gch ye Spojenkch Statech. Ceska katolicka mAe zatne v 8.30 rano v "Hall of State," a hlavni program bude jako obytejne v "Band Shell" a bude zde celS, den a zatne 9.30 rano se snidani kava a kolate.

Take jeste na ttech jinStch mistech vSistaviite se bude konat jako obycejne jednohodinovy program.

Tak prijd'te z celeho Texasu a okolnich state proilt kratce dedictvi naiich pfedkil a pionSr`rfi, uvidet krisne teske kroje, poslechnout nase krasne teske pisne a hudbu a i si take vyhodit z kopejka ph Henry Rejtek orchestru. Take na nasem pestrem programu budou titastnici z Nebrasky. Poznamenejte si ten den na vasem kalendati a na

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shledaneu v Dallas ,v nedeli 16. fijna a nebudete toho litovat Vice pozdeji.

Bob Zvolanek, dopisovatel.

— SPJST —

LeArn Czech With Us 81st lesson. Revision exercises. The verbs to lay, to put.

Some phrases with the verb kletst.

Note: Mind the different forms: khist--kladu, impf., polthidat —pokladam, impf.,pakdit—polo2im, Pti zkoace budeme klast dilraz jak na rychlost, tak i na pi esnost psani.

-- At the exam we shall lay stress (emphasize) both on speed and accuracy of spelling. Obranci rnesta kladli neptiteli hou2evnatSr odpor. — The defenders of the town stubbornly resisted the enemy.

Dovolte, abych vim polo2il nekolik otazek. — Allow me to ask you several questions. Vojak polo2il svrij iivot za vlast. — The soldier gave (laid down) his life for his country.

Pokladame si za &est spolupracovat s — We have the honour to cooperate with you. Nezapomeri na to! Kladu ti to na srdce. — Don't forget about it! I lay it to your heart.

Net budeme souhlasit, klademe si nasledujici podminky. — Before we agree we make the following reservations. Poloiili mu nii2 na krk. Bud' bude souhlasit, nebo bude muset odejit. — They forced him to make up his mind. Either he'll consent, or leave. Ja ti to za chybu nekladu. — I don't blame you for that. Polo2i1 zaklady moderni vede. — He laid the foundations of modern science. Jeho slovirm neptikladam 2adnou \Iglu. — I don't lay any weight upon his words. Moderni kola klade na iaky velike poiadavky. — The modern school makes great demands on pupils. Klademe si za cil zdvojnasobit v3rrobu. — We have set ourselves the goal to double the production. Poslanec musi skladat Utty sv3rm volieum.— The member of parliament must account to his constituents. Mesto se rozklada na rozloze 50 km2. — The town spreads on the area of 50 square kilometers.

Dale klademe pfizvuk/deraz na slovo, obvaz na ranu, rakev do hrobu, venec na hrob; slepice klade vejce. — We lay stress/emphasis on a word, dressing on a wound, coffin in a grave, wreath on a grave; a hen lays eggs.

Put the words in brackets into

correct forms: Note: This is the first of a series of revision exercises. Revise the grammar of cases of nouns, adjectives and pronouns from the first forty lessons! Don' forget about the exceptional forms!

Koupil jsem aest lahvi (plzeilske pivo). Snih tady leii obyvkle od (prosinec) do (unor ei bfezen), ale na horach jeste i v (duben a kveten). Co je (nove)? Nemocnk pottebuje talit (silna hovezi polevka). Reka Labe tece do (Severni mote), Dunaj do (Cerne mote). Marn cas kalif, den krome (ttvrtek). Vsichni nedeli kolem (still) a debatovali. V (nedele) pojedeme na vylet do (Melnik).

Posloucharne ptedniay z (teskSr jazyk) a z (teska literatura).

Novalrovi se piestehovali do Mahe ulice) teprve nedivno. JakSr je nizev (ta krisna baser1)? Od (pondeli) do

(patek) bude mimo (Praha). Dejte mi, prosim, pfilku (chleb), dvacet deka (Or) a deset deka (Salarn). Take si vezmu kilo (cukr) a balieek (indickY eaj). Rad chodim na prochazky do (pfiroda): do (les), kolem (rybnik) nebo (jezero), podle (feka) e'i (potok), nebo alespofi do (park) kolem (zamek). Od (abed) jsem u2 nic nejedl, gel jsem spat bez (veeete). To je (levee (miij dobrST peitel Josef Novak). V (ta basefi) obdivovat krasu (na ge &skit fee).

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Wednesday, August 31, 1983--VRSTMK/15 Lodge No. 84, Dallas Monday, Sept. 12-Lodge Monthly Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

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

SPJST CALENDAR

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FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY

Lodge No. 87, Temple Friday, Sept. 9-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m. ***

Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood 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 Sunday, Sept. 4-Firemen's Picnic: Barbecue, Auction; all day entertainment, Dance at 8 p.m. with Texas Unlimited Saturday, Sept. 10-Phoenix Saturday, Sept. 17-Southern Wave Saturday, Sept. 24-People's Choice ***

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

Lodge No. 18, Elgin Saturday, Sept. 3-Debonaires (CIW) Sunday, Sept. 4-Reunion Friday, Sept. 9-Diamond Back (C/W) Saturday, Sept. 10-Fritz Hodde (P/W) Saturday, Sept. 17-State Royalty starts at 5:30; Grand March and Royalty Ball from 7:30 to 11:30. Music by Bubba Cox & Easy Goin' from Austin. See other details elsewhere in the Vestnik.

Tuesday, Sept. 20-Regular Lodge Meeting Saturday, Sept. 24-Private Sunday, Sept. 25-Jerry Haisler, 5-9 Mixed Music

*** Lodge No. 24, Cyclone

Sept. 3 & 10-NO DANCES Wednesday, Sept. 14-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.; Social and bring your snacks Saturday, Sept. 17-Spear-Michalka Wedding; music by Pecos Monday, Sept. 19-Board Meeting, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Sept.

24-Mikulec-Vaculin Wedding; music by Leather & Lace **

Lodge No. 25, Ennis 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 ***

Lodge No. 28, East Bernard Sunday, Sept. 11-Lodge Monthly Meeting, 2:30 p.m. (Date changed due to Labor Day Weekend)

Lodge No. 29, Taylor 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, 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 ***

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/

Lodge No. 88, Houston

Dish Supper 1 Friday, Sept. 2-Original River Road Band Saturday, Dec. 17-Fabulous Six, 8:30-12:30 (C/W) Saturday, Dec. 31-Next Generations, 8:30- Saturday, Sept. 3--Ellinger Combo 12:30 Wednesday. Sept. 7-Birthday Club Games' *** Party/Luncheon Lodge No. 40, El Campo-Hillje Saturday, Sept. 10-Knights of Dixie (B/R) (Monthly meeting every 3rd Wednesday of each Wednesday, Sept. 14-Birthday Club Games' month at El Campo-Hillje Hall, 7:30 p.m.)

Party/Meeting/Luncheon *** Friday, Sept. 16-Texas Brew (C/W) Lodge No. 47, Seaton Saturday, Sept. 17-Vrazels (Variety) Saturday, Sept. 3-Polka Dots (subbing for Saturday, Sept. 24-Al Pierson Big Band USA Jodie Jay) (B/R) Sunday, Sept. 4-Lodge & Youth Club Saturday, Oct. 1-Ray Jurecka (B/R) Meetings, 2 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 8-Jan Garber Orchestra (B/R) Saturday, Sept. 10-Ellinger Combo .

Friday, Oct. 14-Dutchmasters (C/W/V) Tuesday, Sept. 13-Choral Club Practice, 7:30 Saturday, Oct. 15-Knights of Dixie (B/R) p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 22-Leo Heinrich Orchestra Saturday, Sept. 17-Ray Jurecka Orch. (B/R) (B/R) Sunday, Sept. 18-Pechal-Vitek Reunion, 10 Sunday, Ott. 23-CZECH DAY; music by a.m.

Vrazels, 5-9 (P/V) Tuesday, Sept. 20-Trustees' Meeting, 7:30 Friday, Oct. 28-The Rounders (C/W) p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 29-H.O.T. (Heart of Texas) Saturday, Sept. 24-Gilbert Kautz Orch. (B/R) Czechs dress up in Halloween costume or Tuesday, Sept. 27-Choral Club, 7:30 p.m. casual Saturday, Oct. 1-Donnie Wavra & the Hi- (Social night every Thurs., 7:15-EB; & 7:30Liters RG) Sunday, Oct. 2-Lodge & Youth Club Meet- (Men's Club meets 2nd Tuesday of each month ings, 2 p.m. at 8 a.m.; Breakfast/Meeting/etc.) *** Saturday, Oct. 8-Petrek-Kleypas Wedding Dance; music by Harold Strand Orchestra Lodge No. 92, Ft. Worth Tuesday, Oct. 11-Choral Club, 7:30 p.m.

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

Saturday, Oct. 15-A. F. Shenkirs' Golden Saturday, September 17-Dance-Bill Kucera Anniversary; music by Jodie Mikula Saturday, October 8-Dance-Henry Rejcek Tuesday, Oct. 18-Trustees' Meeting, 7:30 Sunday, October 9-Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. p.m.

Saturday, October 22-Dance, Bill Kucera Saturday, Oct. 22-Wence Shimek (Texas Saturday, October 29-Dance-Bill Kucera Fraternal Congress Meets) (Every Friday night ballroom dancing: Dress Tuesday, Oct. 25-Choral Club, 7;30 p.m.

Code) *** Saturday, Oct. 29-Becker-Breeden Wedding Dance; music by King of Swing Lodge No. 107, Floresville *** Sunday, Oct. 2-(September Meeting) and will Lodge No. 54, West select a definite course of action with the Saturday, Sept. 10--Lulac Dance new project for CAN Program, and to select Sunday, Sept. 11-Lodge Meeting & Social, 3 their Fraternal Affairs director p.m. *** Tuesday, Sept. 13-Sokol West Meeting, 7:30 Lodge No. 130, Dallas & Sokol Zizka P.m.

Saturday, Sept. 3-Harold Strand Saturday, Sept. 17-Wedding Reception & Saturday, Sept. 17-Jodie Mikula Dance Saturday, Oct. 15-Harold Strand Thursday, Sept. 22-Southern District Sokol Saturday, Oct. 29-Jodie Mikula Meeting, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 24-Lulac Dance Lodge No. 133, San Antonio Saturday, Oct. 8-Lulac Dance Sunday, Oct. 30-Hosting District VII fall Sunday, Oct. 9-50th Wedding Anniversary meeting at Comanche Park, 2600 Rigsby Sunday, Oct. 16-Wedding Reception Avenue (In case of rain, the meeting shall Saturday, Oct. 22-Wedding Reception & be held at 1505 S. Gevers at the Hall. *** Dance Monday, Oct. 24 -RVOS No. 78 Annual MeetLodge No. 142, Houston ing, 7:30 p.m.

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

Saturday, Oct. 29-Lulac Dance Sunday, Oct. 2-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m. *** Friday, Nov. 4-Lodge Meeting, 8 p.m.

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

Lodge No. 66, Waco *5* Saturday, Sept. 3-Country Drifters Saturday, Sept. 10-Jodie Mikula Lodge No. 154, Ft. Worth Saturday, Sept. 17-Jerry Haisler Sunday, Sept. 11-Monthly Lodge Meeting Saturday, Sept. 24-Cherokee Rose Saturday, Sept. 17-C/W Dance: Jerry Max Saturday, Oct. 1-Country Drifters Lane (Bingo every Friday, 7:30 p.m.)

Saturday, Oct. 8-Starlites *** Saturday, Oct. 15-Country Light Lodge No. 155, Austin Saturday, Oct. 22-Cherokee Rose Sunday, Sept. 11-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m. at Saturday, Oct. 29-Jerry Haisler *** Mrs. Lillie Hejl's residence, 2314 Shoalmont Drive, Austin Lodge No. 74, Lovelady *** Saturday, Sept. 3-Country Roads Lodge No. 160, San Angelo Saturday, Sept. 10-Silver River Band Sunday, Sept. 11-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m. at Saturday, Sept. 17-New Generation Wall Firemen's Hall; also Child Abuse ProSaturday, Sept. 24-Hard Country with Don gram directed by State Coordinator for the Price SPJST District VII Director Thelma Saturday, Oct. 7-George Self & The Hrncir, assisted by District IV Director Amarillo Express Stanley Broz and Manny Maldonado of Saturday, Oct. 8-Gary Josey & Lone Star Region 4, after the meeting Express *** Saturday, Oct. 15-Music Masters Lodge No. 161, La Parita Saturday, Oct. 22-Silver River Band Sunday, Sept. 11-Lodge Meeting, 11:30 a.m.

Saturday, Oct. 29-Night Time Friends *** at Three Oaks Restaurant, Pleasanton; Members are encouraged to attend

Lodge No. 80, Holland Saturday, Sept. 3-Leather & Lace Sunday, Sept. 4-No Meeting Saturday, Sept. 10-Debonaires Sunday, Sept. 11-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 17-Casuals Saturday, Oct. 1-Leather & Lace Sunday, Oct. 2-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 8-Debonaires Saturday, Oct. 15-Private Party Sunday, Oct. 16-RVOS No. 84 Annual Meeting/Social Saturday, Oct. 22-Casuals (Game Night Every Thursday, 7:30 p.m.) ***

Lodge No. 172, Pasadena 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 (withqut meal) Friday, Sept. 16-SPECIAL ATTRACTION: America's No. 1 Dance Band, Al Pierson and Big Band USA; Advance Ticket, 49.50 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.) ***

Lodge No. 177 Academy Saturday, Sept. 3-American Sunrise vs Brazos Express Saturday, Sept. 10-Bill Walt'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 the Gentres Saturday, Oct. 22-Jerry Haisler vs Jody Jay Silvertones Saturday, Oct. 29-"Easy" of Waco

*** Lodge No. 179, Warrenton

(No Meeting in September) Thursday, Oct. 13-Lodge Meeting/Chicken Stew Meal; Ladies bring desserts *5*

Lodge No. 180, Burleson 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.) *5*

Lodge No. 183, Mid-Cities Saturday, Sept. 10-Couptry/Western Dance: music by The Hawks, 9-1 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 *5*

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

Lodge No. 188, Centerville Saturday, 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 *5*

(Continued from page 2) Sept. 11- Sunday-1 p.m.- Smetana's "Bartered Bride" Sept. 12 -Monday-Start of week-long chronological look at Classical, Romantic, and early Nationalistic Czech music.

Sept. 18 - Sunday - Dvorak's "Rusalka" Sept. 25 - Sunday -Janacek's "The Cunning Little Vixen" ** *

KALINA REUNION The annual reunion of the John and Rosie Kalina descendants will be held Sunday, September 11, 1983 at the American Legion Hall Annex in Smithville, Texas. Bring the usual meats, vegetables and dessert dishes; the plates, cups, eating utensils, coffee, tea, napkins will be furnished.

Mrs. Wilbert Milberger Box 483, Sealy, TX 77474

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