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

HUMANITY

BROTHERHOOD

Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 VOLUME 71—NUMBER 43

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Coverage From The Another SPJST Recipient Honored Recent Texas Fraternal Congress

Lodge 74 President James Wilew.. (left) at Lovelady presented Kevin Flanagan a $1,000 check. Kevin is the Nick A. Morris SPJST Scholarship recipient of our (SPJST President Nick A. Morris was lodge who was awarded this one of the speakers at the recently achievement by the Supreme Lodge. concluded Texas Fraternal Congress in Kevin is now enrolled at the Texas Temple. In addition to serving as A&M University. (Photos courtesy Sis. Publicity Chairman to the Congress, Creola Wilcox) Bro. Morris also serves as permanent Legislative Liaison between the TFC, the Texas Legislature, and the State Board of Insurance. The following is the text of his report as Legislative Chairman to the TFC. As a result of his report on pending unisex legislation, the Congress voted to ask Bro. Morris to contact our national lawmakers in both Houses of Congrets on the issue and 'express the Body's sentiments on that legislation. Subsequent issues of the Vestnik will carry the remarks of TFC President Bro. Sid Pokladnik and State Insurance Board Chairman Lyndon Olson, Jr. There will also be pictures from the various activities in conjunction with the TFC.)

NOVEMBER 9, 1983

Texas Fraternal Congress Shows Appreciation

Norma Andel, Secretary-Treasurer of the TFC Youth Section and Silas H. smith, President-elect of the TFC Fraternal Insurance Counselors Section present checks to Gary Bailey, Director of Music at Texas School for the Blind in Austin. Some of the young people who performed at the TFC are pictured.

One of the highlights of the Texas raise funds to purchase matching Fraternal Congress held in Temple, attire for future public outings.

The next day is when fraternalism October 21, 22 and 23, 1983 was the performance of the Texas School for certainly surfaced. All fraternalists the Blind Jazz Combo at the TFC present were so moved by the previous evening performance, it Banquet. seemed everyone wanted to be a The Jazz Combo entertained part of making the Combo's dream approximately one hundred and fifty come true. The Texas Fraternal (150) delegates and guests in Congress donated $200, TFC attendance with a wide array of Fraternal Insurance Counselors musical selections. The program was Section $250, TFC Youth Section deeply appreciated by evidence of $100 and the SPJST $100 for a total the ovations received by the group. of $650. Fraternalists from the entire state of Texas should feel It was learned during the Combo's proud helping this most worthy performance that they hoped to group.

*** LEGISLATIVE REPORT TO THE TEXAS FRATERNAL CONGRESS

By Nick A. Morris, SPJST

1. At the request of Senator John Sharp, I testified in the senate chamber earlier this year on Senate Bill No 1 which he co-sponsored. The bill essentially would permit local taxing entities to exempt buildings and real estate property owned by veterans' organizations and fraternal benefit societies from ad valorem taxes. The bill passed the senate. At the request of Representative Hill Kemp of District No. 27, I testified before a sub-committee of the house when (Continued on Page 10)

Brother Otto Hanus of Temple and several other elderly Czech Texans recently (Oct. 16) were honored at the Forty-Third Anniversary American-Czecholslovak Day at the State Fair in Dallas.

Brother Hanus was chosen "King For the Day" which is the honor bestowed upon the oldest gentleman of Czech descent at the Czech Day. Otto is 83 years of age and is wellknown throughout Texas as a long time and still very active SPJST member. He has served as the Curator of the SPJST Library, (Continued on Page 11)

Brother Tom and Sister Millie Adamek of Mesquite, Texas were selected as the longest-married couple attending the Czech Day at the State Fair held in Dallas October 16th. They are members of Lodge 24 at Cyclone.

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November 11th is Veterans Day when we honor several millions of men and women who gave their time to keep America strong and free.

Serving our Country in uniform called for many sacrifices.

There were family separations, putting duty, honor and Country before self. America has faced the challenge of war four times and rose to challenge it. Still today many men and women continue to serve in uniform, making the sacrifices that go with the job, sacrifices that will give them the honor to some day be called military veterans.

It appears each November 11th we look back to remember the good old days, to think about the day it was, and yes, to remember the many sacrifices of veterans.

Perhaps looking back is the incorrect place to focus our attention this year. However, look around you, you will see many professional leaders who are veterans. Yet, there is another common bond often not considered: these men and women are first — citizens of America.

When speaking of veterans and Americans, you actually cannot separate the terms. Just because the uniform is hung away does not mean their contribution to our Americanway of life is over.

Today, we Americans face many challenges: Unemployment, pollution, a shaky world peace, an economy that continues to defy theory and, the list goes on and on.

Many times we wonder what is it going to take to solve these problems. This editor does not have the answer, however, one thing he does feel certain, whatever, the solutions, the veterans will play vital dynamic roles, because the veterans constitute a good size group in the House and Senate. The veterans are in everyone's hometown looking for the answer.

Veterans are also volunteers across the land, giving of time and talent.

Perhaps a veteran is not always recognized because they look like everyone else, they are from all walks of life and denominations, they are wealthy, middle-class and poor, however, they are always there, in the thick of things, working — not for recognition — but for the satisfaction of serving.

There is one thing for certain that veterans, like all Americans, are touched by each problem we face: They feel the staggering unemployment, they feel the pinch on the inflated dollar, they feel the need for .w9r1A peace.

November 11th, we honor veterans for what they have done and for what they are doing. What would we find if we could measure the contribution of every veteran in society? An interesting question that just cannot be answered.

However, no matter the problem, no matter the area of the Country, if you ask, you will find a veteran involved by taking part in the American-way of life, facing the challenge of keeping history from repeating itself, and keeping an eye on tomorrow.

This editor suggests that you look back for a glimpse of the past, but quickly look around you and see your fellow Americans who are working to beat unemployment, pollution, economic woes, and calm a hostile world. Also look ahead to the problems that are sure to come, and the veterans who will be around to help overcome them.

American veterans probably will continue to be unsung heroes, but they will never stop contributing because men and women know that service and sacrifice are just part of the vital equation that is freedom.

Brothers and Sisters: Remember while the uniform is gone, the service of a veteran goes on, service that continues to make America strong, a land for the free, a home for the brave, a place for the proud which is nothing wrong with that. ***

Recently your editor attended the Texas Fraternal Congress in Temple Friday and Saturday, October 21 and 22 and the District III Fall meeting at Lodge No. 35, Elk October 30th. We hope to have pictures in the next issue if we receive them in time. ***

Tax Returns. If you failed to copy your income-tax return and now need one, you must pay for it in advance, says the Internal Revenue Service. Their charge for a photocopy of a tax return is $5. The charge for a transcript of taxaccount information is $2.50. To make the requests, complete Form 4506, Request for Copy of Tax Form, and mail it to the address shown on the form. The form is available at the nearest IRS office, which is listed in the telephone directory. ***

The 1981 Tax Act permits shareholders in qualified domestic public utilities to receive dividends in the form of common stock rather than cash. Individuals can exclude from taxable income up to $750 per year from these dividends if they were distributed in 1982 through 1985.

Couples filing jointly, can exclude up to $1,500 per year. If the shares are held for more than a year, you'll be taxed at capital-gains rates when they are sold. But if the shares are held for a year or less, the tax is at ordinary rates. Many utilities offer 3 to 5 percent discounts on their automatic-dividend-reinvestment programs. Your broker should be able to furnish you with a list of those utilities.

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From the Office of the Vice-President

President's Office Delegate Eligibility

SPJST MONTHLY INSURANCE REPORT 10/31/83 *TOP SALES REPRESENTATIVES*

INSURANCE WRITTEN AND ISSUED* APP.

INS. WRITTEN

INS. ISSUED*

DISTRICT 1 LINDA FAUST

16

152.000

$34.000

DISTRICT 2 LAOIS NAVRATIL

55

1366.000

1345.000

DISTRICT 3 JAMES PAVLICEK

52

$610.650

$163.650

2

$16.000

$51.000

DISTRICT S DELLA KADLECEK

33

$225.000

5182.000

DISTRICT 6 CAROLYN BUCEK

14

$156.000

1106.000

DISTRICT 7 FRANK C. SACKY

13

$49.000

586.000

0

so

$0

185

$1.474.650

1967.650

*ACCORDING TO ANNUALIZED PREMIUM*

*DIST.

DISTRICT 4 STANLEY BROZ

DISTRICT 9 HO TOTALS-

10/31/83 AGENT 179 142 372 129 436 340 353 178 234 135 490 224 280 450 148 137 314 332 440 22 67 63 46 82 451 201 462 2 21 203 383 255

344 347 86 241.

278 48 374 80 92 219 487 400 401 56 154 210 471 284 11 31 482 107 163 168 235 246 273 339 402 106 236 231 313 348 14

DIST

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

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2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

2 2 2 2 2

2 2 2 2 2

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

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LOD

NAME

13 17 17 17 21 33 38 39 39 44 44 51 51 6b 106 122 169 169 179 186 186 186 186 186 188 188 188 188 189

KUBENA. JOHN JAKUBIK. E. R. VICTORICK. DONNIE HORAK. M/LDRE0 SKRABANEK. SUSAN SUEHS. BETTY TRCALEK. MARTHA KUBECKA. EDDIE MIKESKA. LILLIE HRIBEK. J. J. FAUST. LINDA MATEJKA. LILLIE PETRUSEK. MIROSLAV SCHMID. SANFORD DUREN. D. A. HRUSKA. BESSIE SHUPAK. EDWIN SPACEK. J. C. KORENEK. DOROTHY BEDNAR. FRIEOA EWELL. MOLLIE ECKERMANN. DORIS CANNON. THOMAS GLOYNA. WILLIE JOHNSON. JESSE LUKSA. CLINT WINE. VICKY ALLEN. VADA BEARD. J. CURTIS MCEACHERN. VIRGINIA WAKEFIELD. JACQUELYN NOVOSAD. CLAUDIA

15 15 18 18 18 20 20 24 24 24 24 24 24 29 29 29 29 29 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 48 72 74 74 74 00

DISTRICT I TOTALS-..

SVETLIK. CHARLSIE SVOWDA. SIDONIA GUSTAFSON. EVELYN MOGONYE. JANELLE PETERSON. JEANETTE CAVANAUGH. NORMA VITEK. HENRY GEISTMAN. LEVEDA HAISLER. EUGENE MARTINEC. FRANKLIN WAITS. CHARLIE J. ZAVODNY. LOUISE ZAVOONY. MILTON DOOLAN. WILLIAM KAISER. MICHAEL MACHU. ALBIN NAIVAR. DIANE POKORNY. AMELIA BANNING. ALICE BOLTON. RUBY HEESE. EVELYN HEJL. EMIL KLINKOUSKY. FRANK KOHUTEK. WILLIE MIKULAS. LILLIE MOIL. ANTON PECHAL. DOROTHY STUTEVILLE. EMILY ZAVODNY ♦ VALLIE HEJL. ANNA MIKULEC. LILLIAN NELSON. CHERYL SHMOLDAS. CHESTER SVOBOOA. MARY BARABAS. JOHN T.

APPS

12

21 15

14 16 31

184 3 2 14 4

8 5 2 5 3 2

2 7 2 1 4 33 3 8 6 4

5 1 6 13 5 1 10 4 1 17 3 59 3 3

INSURANCE WRITTEN

INSURANCE ISSUED

ANNUALIZED PREMIUM

515.000.00 $3.000.00 $3.000.00 $50.000.00 588.000.00 $5.000.00

115.000.00 $3.000.00 $3.000.00 $60.000.00 179.000.00 $5.000.00 $153.000.00 $3.000.00 15.000.00 $18.000.00 $21.000.00 $2.000.00 $4.000.00 $94.000.00 56.000.00 $2.000.00 13.000.00 $3.000.00 $5.000.00 53.000.00 $2.000.00 $33.000.00 1100.000.00 $43.000.00 $2.000.00 $50.000.00 $117.000.00 $2.000.00 $4.000.00 $22.000•00 $257.000.00 $25.000.00

$65.55 588.55 $79.19 6496.71 $1.878.74 $99.35 $3.430.02 $153.54 $150.05 5363.58 $432.79 $52.64 $145.20 $472.74 $204.31 $37.33 $247.56 5118.77 162.02 $53.46 $26.94 $1.577.14 $200.00 $941.33 $32.83 5299.00 12.073.37 $41.00 677.86 $363.13 *1.121.55 $163.50

51.144.000.00

$15.569.75

$31.000.00 12.000.00 $420000.00 $55.000.00 $41.000.00 515.000.00 175.000.00 583,000.00 $15.000.00 S15.000.00 $22.000.00 $50.000.00 $2.000.00 15.000.00 S70.000.00 *141.000.00 $36.000.00 $30.000.00 525.500.00 *16.000.00 521.000.00 51.000.00 $39.000.00 $130.000.00 S22.000.00

$1.123.36 $71.39 $530.39 $200.29 $650.68 $315.42 $457.75 $394.76 $240.70 $312.90 $490.96 $348.71 $62.12 $112.95 5278.90 $2.71.5.55 $579.73 $312.94 $632.37 $453.98 S507.37 $21.75 $298.67 62.553.27 $540.49 S37.50 $853.65 $223.00 $26.12 $1.685.33 $96.00 $90.89 54.614.44 $129.59 . 1150 . 73

1153.000.00

$3.000.00 55.000.00 S25.000.00 $21.000.00 $2.000.00 $4.000.00 $94.000.00 $6.000.00 $2.000.00 $3.000.00 $3.000.00 $5.000.00 $3.000.00 $2.000.00 $33.000.00 $100.000.00 143.000.00 12.000.00 $50.000.00 $187.000.00 $2.000.00 $4.000.00 $22.000.00 5271.000.00 $25.000.00 11.244.000.00 $31.000.00 $2.000.00 $42.000.00 155.000.00 $41.000.00 *15.000.00 $75.000.00 $83.000.00 $15.000.00 SI5.000.00 $22.000.00 *50.000.00 $2.000.00 55.000.00 $75.000.00 1293.000.00 $36.000.00 530.000.00 $25.500.00 5I6.000.00 521.000.00 *1.000.00 539.000.00 1130.000.00 $22.000.00 535.000.00 $19.000.00 $35.000.00 *1.000.00 $56.000.00 52,000.00 63.000.00 *388.000.00 $3.000.00 's4.000.00

*35.000.00

519.000.00 $30.000.00 SI.000.00 555.000.00 52.000.00 $3.000.00 $376.000.00 $3.000.00 $8.000.00

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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: We have had a number of inquiries recently pertaining to eligibility requirements for delegates to the coming convention.

This is nothing new; these questions always arise before every convention.

It needs to be emphasized that the meeting attendance requirements cannot be deviated from and apply to ALL members. The by-laws do not have any provisions for exempting anyone from these requirements. The attendance requirements are covered in Article 4(e)1 through 6 of our by-laws. Most or all of these provisions were covered in the president's report in the Vestnik of 28 September 1983. Although the convention delegates themselves are the sole judges of the delegates' and substitutes' eligibility under Article 2(a), the other provisions within Article 4 spell out in detail what those qualifications are, so it should not be necessary for the convention delegates to determine eligibility.

Also, a lodge should not adopt a ruling whereby two members from the same household are prohibited from being delegates to the convention. You cannot prohibit an otherwise qualified member from being a delegate solely because someone from the same household is also a delegate. Such a member would, in effect, be forfeiting their eligibility under the by-laws. In most of the lodges, this will probably not be a problem. You cannot disenfranchise someone who is qualified because a near relative is also a delegate. Put still another way, the members of a lodge cannot impose any further requirements and qualifications than those already stated in the by-laws.

By the same token, no lodge can grant an exemption from these requirements, even though it may be by an overwhelming or majority vote. Please review both the by-laws pertaining to delegate eligibility and the president's comments in his article in the Vestnik of 28 September.

Sidney Kacir Legal Adviser, SPJST Nick A. Morris President, Supreme Lodge, SPJST ***

Preliminary XXIVth Convention News The XXIVth Convention of the SPJST will convene Monday morning, June 18th, 1984 in the Banquet Hall of the Bayfront Plaza Convention Center in Corpus Christi, Texas.

We can disclose some convention information, which is more or less tentative. A more definite schedule of events should be forthcoming in about a month. Some of you have already inquired about the sequence of convention events and that is understandable, inasmuch as many of you want to make plans as far in advance as possible,

4/VESTMK-Wednesday, November 9, 1983 Registration of delegates will start in the lobby of the Convention Center at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 17th.

There are over 1,000 free parking spaces at, near, or around the Convention Center on Shoreline Drive, including 192 spaces in the basement of the Center. These 192 spaces rent for 50G per entry. All of these should more than adequately accommodate our delegates.

The two principal hotels for delegates are the Holiday Inn at 1102 South Shoreline Blvd. and the La Quinta Royale Motor Inn, 601 North Water Street. Both streets feed into the Convention Complex, although Water Street is over one block from Shoreline. Shoreline runs along the bay. The Holiday Inn is about two miles from the Convention Center and the La Quinta Royale is about one-half mile; both offer very nice accommodations. A block of 275 rooms at the Holiday Inn and a block of 175 at the La Quinta Royale have been reserved and confirmed for our delegates. Six months before the Convention, the Corpus Christi Convention Tourist Bureau will contact both hotels and secure prices for June. They will then send us a form with that information and the necessary reservation cards will be sent out from the Supreme Lodge.

We know that probably the biggest complaint is going to be getting from the hotels to the Convention Center, but with the ease of parking and the streets leading directly between the two, this should really not pose a problem. In addition, shuttle buses will be provided at no charge to our delegates and these will shuttle back and forth between the Convention Center and the two hotels.

The convention sessions themselves will be held in the Banquet Hall which is the second largest single area in the Center. Arrangements have been made for plenty of microphones to be placed strategically throughout the Hall.

Delegates will sit on one side of the tables facing the chairman and presiding officers. There should be no crowding because ample space is available and we will use it.

In that same area a banquet will be held, sponsored by the Supreme Lodge. Shortly after the last convention, it was decided that there will be no Miss SPJST Competition at this convention and no Youth Spectacular. Instead, the reigning State King and Queen, State Scholarship Winner, and leading Sales Representative will be invited and introduced at the banquet. An orchestra is being hired to play for a dance following the banquet.

Committee rooms have been assigned for the various committees and these will be prominently displayed. District caucus rooms have also been designated and these will be prominently identified.

There is a possibility that there will be a caterer to provide either hot meals or snacks at the Convention Center for those delegates who do not wish to leave the Convention Center to go eat, but it is generally felt that the big majority of delegates will most likely want to "shop around" and pick their own places to eat. A list of eating places will be made available in plenty of time before the convention. Because of the distances involved, lunch breaks will probably be two hours long.

13 25 442 428 17 251 360 399 282 316 469 108 261 287 214

321 406

59 61 414 472 222 292 489 350 458 425

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177 177 177

177 177 177 177 177

177 182

187 187 187

BARABAS. JR. JOE BENNER. RICKY LILES. GLENDA LILES. JOE BARTEK. FRANCES NAVRATIL. LAOIS VALCHAR. JERRY ZATOPEK. L. J. PLASEK. JOHN SKALA. FRANK JR. HEJL. JANET HEJLa JOHN PALLA. WM. PRASATIK. RAYMOND MAREK. DANIEL SKUBAL. LAMBERT ANDEL. NORMA ORISKA. LOUIS DUSEK. WILLIE FRITZ. KATHY JEZEK. WALTER MASSEY. DOROTHY RAMM. WILBERT TOMASTIK. ANNE TOMASTIK. JERRY KOMAR. NICK GAINER. W. G. GIARRUSSO. SANDRA VOLEK. RUBLE DISTRICT

452 112 173 174 308 73 102 127 132 169 202 122 206 264

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2 TOTALS

2 4 7 6 1 34 3 3 1 6 1 1 1 2 2 1 13 24 3 1 4 1 1 4 7 3 4 9 3

1.3.000.00 $167,000.00 1.9.000.00 $55.000.00 $25.000.00 $915.000.00 $77,000.00 $16.000.00 $25.000.00 $51.000.00 $1.000.00 $1.000.00 $10.000.00 $2.000.00 $26.000.00 510.000.00 $180.000.00 $83.000.00 S16.000.00 $5.000.00 $47.000.00 $25.000.00 $2.000.00 $22.000.00 $52.000.00 $40.000.00 $12.000.00 $40.000.00 $7.000.00

53.000.00 SL67.000.00 59.000.00 S55.000.00 525.000.00 5915.000.00 $77.000.00 $16.000.00 $250000.00 $51,000.00 $1.000.00 $1.000.00 $10,000.00 $2.000.00 $26.000.00 $10.000.00 $180.000.00 $83.000.00 $16.000.00 35.000.00 $47.000.00 $25.000.00 $2.000.00 $22.000.00 $.00 $40.000.00 $12.000.00 $40.000.00 $7.000.00

$95.09 $666.95 $415.86 $639.75 $51.25 $9.527.91 $329.77 $398.08 $799.50 $384.10 $10.51 $9.26 $164.90 $118.80 $131.55 $63.70 1.1.271.42 $1.813.48 $231.35 $36.25 $421.61 $68.75 $109.06 $345.04 $.00 $292.10 $328.59 $575.48 $147.32

402

$3. 615•500• 00

$3•388. 500. 00

$41.612.08

6 1 17 3 1 2 11 2 3 12 10 14 2 4 1 1 3 2 5 25 15 5

522.000.00 $1.000.00 $274,000.00 512.000.00 $1.000.00 $20,000.00 $63.000.00 $52.650.00 $31.000.00 1.127,000.00 $292,500.00 540.000.00 $10.000.00 $5.000.00 $50,000.00 $10.000.00 58.000.00 $140,000.00 1.46.000.00 $271.000.00 $95.000.00 $9.000.00 54.000.00 1.1.000.00 525.000.00 3295.500.00 5338.000.00 530.000.00 $4.000.00 $10.000.00 $22.'000.00 5186,000.00 51.000.00 525.000.00 539.000.00 520.000.00 1.18.000.00 1.225.000.00 325.000.00 $33.000.00 520.000.00 54.000.00 1.20.000.00 5104.000.00 $22,000.00 547.000.00 $96.000.00 580.000.00 5309.500.00 5257.500.00 1.46.000.00 525.000.00 $2.000.00 $15.000.00 1.2.000.00 $69.000.00 512.000.00 $2.000.00

$22.000.00 $1.000.00 $264.000.00 $12.000.00 $1.000.00 $20,000.00 1.63.000.00 $2.650.00 531.000.00 $125.000.00 $192.500.00 $35.000.00 $5.000.00 $5.000.00 550.000.00 510.000.00 58.000.00 $140.000.00 546.000.00 $271.000.00 $90,000.00 59.000.00 1.4.000.00 1.1.000.00 525.000.00 $295.500.00 5308.000.00 510.000.00 54.000.;00 $9.000.00 $22.000.00 $186.000.00 S.00 $25.000.00 539.000.00 $20.000.00 518,000.00 $165.000.00 1.15.000.00 533.000.00 $20,000.00 $4.000.00 520.000.00 5104.000.00 522.000.00 1.47.000.00 1.96.000.00 570.000.00 $284.500.00 5107.500.00 1.46.000.00 525.000.00 52.000.00 1.15.000.00 52.000.00 565.000.00 $12.000.00 $.00

$699.69 $16.86 $2.699.46 $89.48 $38.52 $337.70 $1 • 084•04 $152.03 $382.61 $967.79 $3.402.93 $570.74 $61.10 $138.63 51.623.00 $127.30 $130.66 $450.59 $929.80 52.623.49 $1.339.01 16197.66 524.00 560.55 $432.52 $7.151.55 $2.565.17 1.169.70 S106.36 $256.66 $275.80 $1.644.44 $.00 $614.57 $748.22 $237.20 $303.12 $3.410.28 $212.10 1.1.078.49 $103.40 $106.30 $281.00 $1.547.20 $369.09 $472.79 52,102.52 $1.553.86 $1.586.43 52.059.96 $745.19 S105.75 521.30 $154.35 $45.32 $1,287.31 $142.60 $.00

34.014.650.00

$3.524.650.00

$50.038.19

3

66

242

3

254 267 326 777

3 3 3 3 3 3

66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 84 84 84 84 92 92 92 92 92 92 110 130 130 135 154 154 178 178 178 180 180 180 180 183 183 183 183

DOBECKA. ROBERT HELONA. WILLIE KRI ZAN * JOHNNIE KRIZAN. RUTH SCHUETZ. WILLIE MAE FOWLER. VAN HASKOVEC. ERNEST MONZA. ADOLPH HRABINA. JOHNNIE KRAJCA. JOHNNIE MCBRIDE. "'RANCES HOLUB. EDWIN E. MACH. JOHN PAVELKA, RUBY HOLASEK. JOSEPH MAREK, EDMUND PUSTEJOVSKY. ERVIN COX. BILL JR. ENGELKE. DARLENE GAIDUSEK. JOHNNIE GA IDUSEK. JOHNNIE JR. HANUS. EMIL HANUS. OTTO MOORE. DOROTHY NOBS. DANIEL PAVLICEK. JAMES SMITH. JEANETTE SMITH. SILAS H. URBANEK. TIM VOLCIK. RAYMOND WEST. ANGELINE ANDREASON. DAVID HAGAR. PAUL JARMA. BEN PETRI, EMIL HUBENAK. GORDON KRIVANEK. KENNETH KUBALA. ALBERT MURPHY. JOHN SPACEK. EVELYN ZICH. CHRISTINE JANICEK. WILLIAM VRLA. A. M. VRLA. STANLEY LAZNOVSKY. LARRY MASON. JEANIE RENFRO. MARY ALVIS. BETTY HARRIS. JAMES KOCIAN. HUGO GROCHOSKE. t4YDELL JANEK. JERRY RUSSELL. JOYCE SMAJSTRLA. KATHY BOYLE. PHILLIP SR. GREENLEES. INEZ KNESCHK. NORMAN SILL. ROBERT

49 49 73 76 95 157 160 160 160 160 160 160

DISTRICT 3 TOTALS-KVASNICKA. EMIL WALTHER. ELIZABETH HAJEK. JESSE SOTTEK, CHARLIE HOLUB. EMIL KRISTINEK. ANGELINE BROZ. MARTHA EROZ. STANLEY JANSA. LEONARD PELZEL. DIANA SMITH. EARLYNE SOCHA. LADDIE

451 1 7 1 4 I 4 34 13 2 1 6

615.000.00 $97.000.00 31.000.00 $5.000.00 $20.000.00 55.000.00 $40.000.00 1.849• 000• 00 $473.000.00 $21.000.00 1.25•000.00 56.000.00

DISTRICT 4 TOTALS-*GAYDOSIK. EMIL ' PROCHAZKA. JERRY KAMAS. EST OF LEROY MATCEK. CHARLIE MORGAN. JOANN SUSAN. EDWIN BACA. PATSY BEESON. LILLIAN BRAVENEC. FRANKLIN

75 1 4 1 1 4 5 14 2 40

51.557.000.00 $2.000.00 512•000.00 $5.000.00 51.000.00 $10.000.00 553.000.00 1.31•000.00 315.000.00 5259.000.00

120

215 289 463 65 76 20 98 100

443

375 386 4 90 145 279 419 172 177 247 329 403 420 379 380 190 221 294 3

101 164 85 144 478 323 470 84 411 315

3

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

3

3 3 3 3 3 .3 3 3 3 3

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

187 384 95 328 123 170 473 36 432 274 325 327

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

79 288 158 223 445 343

5 5 5 5 5 5

42 65 81 81 81

8

5

438 33

5 5

88 88 88

4

81

2

1 8 35 20 3 3 10 5 11 1

8 14 1 5 11 4 20

1 2 1 10 5 9 12 20 24 24 10 1 1 1 1 18 3 1

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515.000.00 $118.65 $97 • 000• 00 $568.72 $1.000.00 $10.51 $289.25 $5.000.00 $20.000.00 $429.83 1.5.000.00 $294.80 540.000.00 $608.90 $8.768.34 5834.000.00 $473.000.00 $3.693.22 521.000.00 1.271 •7 1 $25.000.00 $295.25 $58.54 $6.000.00 11.542.000.00 $2.000.00 $12,000.00 $.00 $1.000.00 $10.000.00 553,000.00 $30.000.00 515.000.00 1.234.000.00

$15.407.72 $30.76 $202.30 1..00 $10.51 $198.59 $551.30 $580.59 $205.25 $2.298.54

Wednesday, November 9, 19£M--YESTNiK/5 57 66 70 97 105 111 114 116 121 152 153 418 195 474 257 115 194 437 286 317 387 197 342 69 199 161 357 204 260 293 447 464 209 276 485 391 465 309 37 298 232 162 480 456

5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 91 112 139 139 142 142 170 170 170 172 172 172 172 172 172 172 /73 175 175 176 181 191 191

126 455 378 441 200 175 230 130 479 245 365 9 486 83 81 216 303 364 427 155 26 149 186 62 218 244 38

6

4 16 23 28 28 30 30 32 32 32

DOLEZAL• FRANK ERMIS. JEROME FINN. LILLIAN HANKA * PEARL HEGWOOD. HELEN HELMCAMP. TILLIE HENDRICK. LYDIA H4LSHER. JOHN HOLEMAN. MILDRED, KADLECEK. DELLA KADLECEK. LOUISE KADLECEK. MARIAN LINDEMANN. LOWRINA MANACK. MILLIE OLEXA. FRANCES PECH. BIRDIE PEDERSON. AGNES PFLUGHAUPT. LARRY POST. MELVIN SIMONS. O. E. WEHRING. EDNA LOSTAK. GEORGIA SUROVIK. LUDVIK FILIPP, HELEN LOSTAK. T. H..

KIESCHNICK. ROBERT TUNIS. SIi1ON MCKAY. GLENN ORCHARD. JANE REININGER. C. H. DRESSLER. 3. C. XRENEK. JOE MACHANN. VLASTA PETER. LILLIA MAE SMITH. SALLY WILEY. LORINE ZELLA, JULIUS SEFCIK. ALVIN BRYSON. HELEN ROBINSON. ANNE MIKESKA. EVELYN KLANOER. ANNA BARRETT. JOHN P. SIZEMORE. JERRY DISTRICT

6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

32

40 40

118 311 362

6 6 6

40 40 40 40 40 57 58 63 63 63 138 143 148 151 151 153 /53 184

64 212 304 370 290 19 268 333 404 408 136 263 227 481 324 43 134 249 361 131

7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7

79 79 79 79 93 107 107 107 107 117 117 117 133 133 133 137 137 147 161 185

6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

41

999

9

1

3 40 66

36 6 15 2 59 5 2 1 14 11 3 3 40 1 1 13 7 3 8 1 6 44

1 2 4 14 11 10 7 1 2 B 1 2 1 26 5 1 145 710

5 TOTALS--

$3.568.000.00

DISTRICT 6 TOTALS-ELZNER, JERRY MAJEK. CHARLIE SACKY. FRANK C. VESELKA. FRANK PUSTEJOVSKY. L. F. BAYER. PAULINE PAVLISKA. MAXINE SRALLA. HENRY Z1DEK. ALVIN FOERSTER. KENNETH HRNCIR. THELMA PAVELKA• HELEN MAZAC. VIOLA POPP. JAROLYN SMITH. BESSIE CABLA. VIOLA HRANICKY. ROY MYSKA, LYDIA VALCHAR. TILLIE HRABAL. GORDON

134 8

$1.405.300.00 $1,305.300.00 $23.000.00 $25.000.00 $25,000.00 $25.000.00 $75.000.00 $76.000.00 $2.000.00 52.000.00 51.000.00 51.000.00 S45.000.00 $50.000.00 $6.000.00 $6.000.00 5165.000.00 :175.000.09 57.000.00 $7,000.00 $2.000.00 $2,000.00 $50.000.00 $50.000.00 S26.000.00 $26.000.00 $51.000.00 $53,000.00 $28.000.00 528.000.00 $5.000.00 $5.000.00 510,000.00 S10.000.00 5478.000.00 5485.000.00 S6.000.00 $6.000.00 53.000.00 $3.000.00 52.000.00 $2.000.00

$15.456+22 $586.42 $94.50 $1.030.67 $12.00 $69.24 $430.60 $101.92 $2.249.20 S81.40 $26.94 $200.00 $358.04 $118.26 $92.89 $42.85 $284.70 $2.490.65 $154.95 $163.93 $30.74

7 TOTALS--

111

$1.037.000.00 51.010.000.00

$8.619.90

1

2 3 2 6 6 1 13 1 8

1

2 7 3 4 3 I 42 2 3

$202.21 $86.11 $665.13 $2.556.19 $4.205.76 $3.425.70 $49/.37 $731.42 $592.74 $3.690.45 $190.71 $67.48 $21.73 $729.97 $384.83 $369.26 $295.28 $2.550.32 $21.75 $90.86 $313.15 $611.25 5166.57 $646.91 $67.34 $1.031.64 $2.698.60 $102.08 $406.00 $464.10 $762.08 $900.69 $640.73 5938.65 $25.26 $110.61 $304.78 $21.75 5188.49 $112.50 $2.510.87 5347.54 1.260.80 55.396.47 $44.475.97 S408.75 1.752.59 $40.16 3193.55 $97.60 $456.64 S95.19 $755.97 $126.80 $407.05 $2.834.67 1452.64 S117.20 S356.09 SI19.25 $18.52 575.37 $1.867.12

S14.000.00 529.000.00 $4.000.00 $10.000.00 $5,000.00 $7.000.00 $8.000.00 552.000.00 $45.000.00 $30.000.00 $241.000.00 $62.000.00 $10.000.00 115.000.00 $3.000.00 $2.000.00 52.000.00 $109.300.00 $5.000.00 $2.000.00 $8.000.00 $1.000.00 $6.000.00 57.000.00 $80.000.00 $66.000.00 $73.000.00 425.000.00 $470,000.00 11.000.00 313.000.00

7 1 1 11 4 7 2

513.000.00 S1.000.00 $27.000.00 5112.000100 5468.000.00 $91.500.00 S44.000.00 $43.000.00 $142.000.00 S478.500.00 531.000.00 $4,000.00 S1,000.00 529.000.00 521.000.00 14 4 .000.00 $7.000.00 $231.000.00 $1.000.00 $2,000.00 S13.000.00 5145.000.00 $3.000.00 $18.000.00 52.000.00 $42.000.00 $284.000.00 $2.000.00 $100.'000.00 $95.000.00 515.000.00 $16.000.00 S31.000.00 $36.000.00 $4.000+00 $6.000.00 513,000.00 $1,000.00 1.7.000.00 $25.000.00 5249.000.00 $57.000.00 55.000.00 5210.000.00 S3.494.000.00 S14.000.00 $29.000.00 S4.000.00 510.000.00 $5.000.00 57.000.00 18.000.00 S32.000.00 $15.000.00 $30.000.00 $221.000.00 $62.000.00 $10.000.00 515.000.00 $3.000.00 52,000.00 52.000.00 5109.300.00 15.000,00 52,000.00 58.000.00 51.000.00 $6.000,00 $7.000.00 $80.000.00 566,000.00 573.000.00 $25.000.00 $440.000.00 51.000.00 SI3.000.00

4 9 3 2 1 3 2 6 3 3 18 7 1 4 1 2 2 9 1 2

HOLY. ERWIN OUSEK. OSCAR VRANA. EDDIE KELNER. ANTON JR. LOP/K. ALBERT KRUTILEK. LOTTIE MERTA. ANNIMAE HOPELKA. EVELYN HUVAR. FRANK MOTAL. ADOLF VAN EK. MATT BACAK. JAMES FRNKA. RANDY GOERIG. CYNTHIA GOERIG, WILLIAM MAJEK,. MELVIN SABLATURA. FRANK VANEK. FRANKIE HAVEL. FRED JR. KALINA. PAULINE BERKOVSKY. WM. JUPICA. FELIX KUTAC. EMIL DYBALA. SOPHIE MARETH. WILLIAM MORRIS. EMIL BUCEK. CAROLYN BUCEK. DAVID HLAVATY. JEROME SEMBERA. MARTHA VANA. ALFONS

DISTRICT

$13.000.00 $1.000.00 1.27.000.00 $112,000.00 $469.000.00 $91.500.00 $44.000.00 $43.000.00 S142.000.00 $490,500.00 $31.000.00 54.000.00 S1.000.00 $31,000.00 $21.000.00 $14.000.00 $7.000.00 $231.000.00 $1.000.00 $2,000.00 $13.000.00 $147.000.00 $3.000.00 $30.000.00 $2,000.00 $42.000.00 $289.000.00 $2.000.00 $100.000.00 $95.000+00 515.000.00 $16,000.00 531.000.00 $36.000.00 $1.000.00 $6,000.00 S13.000.00 $1.000.00 $7.000.00 $25.000.00 $249.000.00 $58.000.00 $5.000.00 $218.000.00

6

575.65

$36.86 $156.68 S32.32 $98.57 $248.10 $238.40 $982.50 5815.49 $284.50 52.673.05 $20.50 $618.44

HOME OFFICE

6

$44,000.00

1.44.000.90

$702.77

DISTRICT

9 TOTALS--

6

544.000.00

144.000.00

$702 .77

GRAND TOTALS--

2.073

$16.485.450.00515.452.450.00

S191.382.60

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BERNARD M. GEBALA VICE PRESIDENT

This will be announced by the convention chairinan.

Representatives from Lodge 79 have met with President Morris and Secretary-Treaiurer Mikeska on at least two occasions. We have also met with Mr. John Meyer, Convention Center Building Manager, and he has been most helpful. There are always a number of things involving, footwork and checking out things that have to be done locally.

The possibility of having a picture of the convention delegates is being looked into and if these plans materialize the picture will be taken prior to convening the convention first thing Monday morning.

No - one can predict when the convention will actually be finished; that depends on a number of factors, some of them beyond the control of the people in charge. It is hoped, however, that the delegates will be mindful of the cost involved and endeavor to work toward a Wednesday afternoon or late afternoon adjournment. Our delegates know that we are finetuning and streamlining the procedures of our conventions and getting through a little earlier each time, so it just could happen in Corpus Christi in 1984. A sister fraternal in the Midwest recently completed their convention in just a little over a day and a half. They had approximately 360 delegates. With everyone's cooperation, the SPJST ought to be able to accomplish something similar in Corpus Christi.

The election of delegates at local lodges will take place in November and December of this year, or in the nearest succeeding meeting. The question that inevitably comes up before each convention concerns one of the eligibility requirements of delegates. Under Art. 4 of our bylaws, only that member may be elected a delegate or substitute delegate who has attended a majority of the regular meetings during each of the three years preceding the election of delegates to the convention. Notice that it says "preceding the election. . ." which means that you don't count the meeting in which the election is held. If your lodge has held monthly meetings and you hold your annual meeting in November, then you count the lodge meetings only through October, which means that the member must have attended a majority of the ten meetings, which would have to be six. If your lodge holds the election of delegates in December, then the delegate must have attended a majority of the meetings through November, which would also have to be six. A majority is one more than half. It depends which month you hold your election of delegates. For those lodges that hold their annual meeting in January, the delegate must have attended a majority of the meetings through 1983, which would be a total of twenty-one meetings - seven meetings for the three years 1981, 1982, 1983. If your lodge holds regular monthly meetings but didn't have a meeting during one or two of the months, for whatever reason, during the three years mentioned above, you obviously cannot count that meeting in determining eligibility because you can't count a meeting that wasn't held. Also, if your lodge holds quarterly meetings (four a year), the member must have attended three each year to be

6/VESTNfK—Wednesday, November 9, 1983 eligible for the position of delegate. few instances before the last Personally, I don't see how a convection. I am still not completely delegate from a lodge that holds persuaded that our present criteria only one or two meetings a year can for delegate eligibility are the best. qualify as a delegate to the conven- There have been, and still are, tion, but that will be decided by the various schools of thought on this. entire convention body on a case-by- At any rate, since you can't elect case basis under Art. 2(a) of our by- members who are not eligible under the by-laws, you have only one laws.

Ironically, how many lodge alternative and that is to elect only meetings a member attends after those eligible, with the number of the election of delegates and before votes accorded your lodge in the the convening of the convention has convention to be divided among nothing to do with delegate those who are eligible and elected. A eligibility, just as attendance at lodge does not forfeit any of its lodge meetings the six months voting strength by not electing the following the convention. This time full total of delegates allotted to it. around, unless the by-law is Also, a lodge is not obligated to elect changed, you won't be counting a member as delegate just because attendance at lodge meetings for the they are eligible. In other words, next convention until January 1985. lodges should select delegates who These might be termed "dead are both eligible and who they feel will act and vote in the best periods".

These last few months of the year interests of the Society (not will be the time that local lodges will necessarily their lodge) during be electing delegates and this period convention deliberations. also brings numerous inquiries. I A lodge organized during the believe that at least part of these convention year may elect its deleinquiries stem from the fact that gates and substitutes any time some of our members do not become before the convention convenes. too concerned with the by-laws until Also, a lodge organized or merged the election of delegates rolls less than three years preceding the around and then they discover that election of its delegates may elect the by-laws prescribe a little more delegates and substitutes from than they can meet. Then, some of among those members having the members try to start attended a majority of the meetings "adjusting" or reading into the by- from the date of its organization or laws something that is not there so merger. (Articles 4(b) and (a) ).

I wanted you to know of some of that they might be eligible to be elected as a delegate. They are the broad convention plans because especially unhappy when they people now plan their vacations a become very close to qualifying. It year and more in advance. More on therefore behooves all members to the convention in the coming weeks re-read and become familiar, and months.

Nick A. Morris generally speaking, with Articles 4 President through 12.

Members are reminded of Article 20 of our by-laws, which sets forth From the Vice the procedure for the By-Law Committee to meet and consider President's Office proposed amendments to the by laws. That committee is to convene State Field no later than January 1984 for the purpose of deliberating and deciding Managers To Be on recommendations for amending the by-laws. They may meet earlier Directly Involved In if they choose. They may also Sales present their own recommendaAt the recent Supreme Lodge tions, so if you haven't been giving it any thought you need to do so in the Meeting a new sales procedure was coming few months. You may think instituted to insure that all SPJST that June 1984 is a long way off, but insurance business is acted upon in a it will be here before you know it. I timely fashion by our sales have been re-reading some of my representatives.

Effective immediately, all SPJST comments and recommendations to the By-Law Committee that insurance certificates that require appeared in the February 6, 1980 renewing or converting will be issue of the Vestnik. As I re-read closely monitored by the Home these almost four years later, I still Office. The SPJST sales see some merit in the recommenda- representative will be notified, as in the past, but if no action is taken by tions.

I firmly believe in what I stated at the applicable sales representative that time and that is that it is well to convert or renew the member's and good the delegates seek the certificate, the state field managers input and opinions of their lodge will be notified to conserve this members, however, it is really not business.

This change in procedure will in fair to commit the delegates to any no way effect what the conscientious particular position because there SPJST sales representative is now will be facts and reports presented in the convention that will cast an doing. The change will however altogether different light on a allow the SPJST to retain members matter from what the members we have lost in the past by the sales perceive in the local lodge. It is the representatives who are not responsibility of a delegate to listen servicing their clients.

In order for the SPJST to and make up their mind based on information and facts presented to maintain our present enviable them and be free to exercise their position, it is necessary that we give all members prompt, efficient own free will and judgment.

It is anticipated that some lodges service. This change in procedure may have a little difficulty having will insure that all members and enough members eligible and future members receive the services qualified to be delegates under the that the SPJST is so proud to present by-laws, as was the case in a render.

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Lodge 29 Donates To United Way

Lodge 15, Buckholts Annual Meeting A social of a covered dish was enjoyed by all in attendance recently.

Vice President Edward Svoboda opened the business session by leading the members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

Roll call of officers showed all present, except President Ann Balusek and Reporter Cecilia Marak. (Ann and Dan were on vacation; lucky people!)

Minutes, all officers' reports plus Committee reports were approved as read.

Our faithful visitor was Lillie Zajicek. We always enjoy having her.

Standy Svetlik was on the sick list, but I am happy to report she is home and doing fine.

Elbert Svetlik has taken out additional insurance.

Election of officers will be held at our next meeting, also delegates will be elected for the XXIV SPJST Convention in June (18-20) at Corpus Christi.

Congratulations and "Happy Birthday" was sung to Frankie Kamenicky. Many more happy returns, Frankie!

Our next meeting will be November 9, 1983 at 7 p.m.; come elect officers because it is your duty as a member.

Fraternally, Charisie Svetlik, Secretary - SPJST -

Our meeting of Lodge 29, Taylor, was called to order by President Edwin Adamek and he also led the members to recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. We remained standing for a few moments of silence for our deceased Sister Pearl Leshikar.

Roll call of officers showed all present.

Secretary Michael Kaiser read the minutes of the previous meeting.

The treasurer's report was given and also the Property Committee report.

Sister Edith Shiller gave us the audit report for the last three months: July, August and September.

New members received into our lodge are Edward John Steffek, Russell Jay Hyol, Robin Renee Gamble and Joshua Richter.

A motion was made to donate $100 to the United Way. Youth Club report was given by Brother Albin Machu in absence of our youth leader, Melvin Steger.

They had to go to the District II Skating Party at Temple. We had 29 members, one visitor and one new member present.

Alaine Heselmeyer was present at our meeting who received a $1,000. SPJST Scholarship from the Supreme Lodge. Alaine is a Taylor High School graduate attending Southwest Texas State University majoring in Computer Information Systems. She is the daughter of Alice and Albert Heselmeyer.

Our next meeting will be Sunday, November 13 starting at 2 p.m. and we will have election of officers and delegates to the 1984 Convention.

Please attend this meeting and vote for your choice; also, remember the change of time.

Door prizes were won by Otto Rieger, Frank Pokorny and Ed Steffek.

I'll see all of you at our next meeting.

Fraternally, Ila Mae Jansky, Reporter - SPJST -

Wednesday, November 9, 1983—VESTNIK/7

Lodge 39 Bryan Announces Election Of Officers We held our October meeting Sunday afternoon, October 9th.

Bart Childs was elected hall manager.

The November 13 meeting will be important to the future of the club.

We will elect new officers and delegates to the convention in June 1984.

Fraternally, Bart Childs, Secretary -SPJST-

Meeting For Lodge 66

Annual

Dear Members: Lodge 66, Waco, will hold its annual meeting at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 20th. This is the meeting, at which time the officers and committees will be elected to tend to the business of the lodge for 1984.

The election of delegates to the convention to be held in June 1984 will also take place.

At 1:30 p.m., the youth club will meet at the lodge.

Popcorn and drinks will be served after the meeting.

Remember, the meeting will begin at 2 p.m.; so come out and vote for the officers and delegates of your choice.

Fraternally, Bonnie Pruitt, Secretary -SPJST-

Circle, Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth

Ladies'

Dear Members and Friends: It is hard to believe that it is time, again, to set our clocks back. The saying 'Spring forward and Fall back', is a nice way to remember one season from another. Sometimes it's hard to realize that Spring and Summer are gone and Fall is here with Winter just around the corner.

The Ladies' Circle meeting opened with Mary Powers, president, presiding. The minutes were read by Frances Grizzard, secretary, and Hermina Chihacek treasurer, gave the financial report.

Lillie McMillen read a Thank You card from Sunshine Easley. We hope she will soon be able to attend our meetings.

Ida Mayer donated the door prize which was won by Marie Tesar.

Mary Powers thanked all the members for all the nice things each one did during the year to help make our meetings more interesting.

Special thanks went to Joyce Tesar for all the hard work she did to put up all the lovely decorations she made for our enjoyment at each meeting.

Happy Birthday was sung to Mary Palachek, Mary Chihacek, Frances Jaworski, Helen Paprskar and Mary Saldana.

Happy Birthday letter called "Childhood Memories", from Jo Ann Hixson sent to her mother, Dona Hubenak, was read by Mary Powers.

It took each of us back down Nostalgia Lane.

Inez Krivanek and Esta Belle

Hubenak have just returned from a Thanksgiving dinner, please call tow with the University Baptist Sister Grace Rohan at 696-3862 or Chuich Group to see the 'Passion Mary Popp at 532-8554 who are on Play' in Eureka Springs,„ Arkansas. the Social Committee.

Fraternally, They reported lots of rain, but had a D. F. Netek wonderful time.

-SPJSTMary Palachek is in Austin, Texas visiting her son, Tommy Palachek and his, family. We hope she will News enjoy her visit.

We were sorry to learn that Anna Langer fell and broke her arm. She was taken to a hospital in Weatherford, Texas. We hope she is able to be home soon.

Plans for Thanksgiving Dinner Dear Members and Friends: Hello to all of you from our lodge was discussed. Members will bring members at Pasadena. covered dishes and pies. All nonOur lodge social held October 30th members will pay $3. turned out very successful despite Hostesses are Dona Hubenak, Joyce Tesar, Betty Billingston and of the weather treats by the weather forecasters, scaring people Marie Tesar. from attending functions. There Be seeing you. were people visiting our lodge from Fraternally, various parts of Texas, including Flora Koci Europe who were having an Reporter enjoyable time eating delicious food, -SPJSTlistening and dancing to the Vanek's Band from Victoria, Texas. We Nov. appreciated everyone's presence and invite each of you back again when we will have some more of these types of socials, so be watching the calendar page in the Dear Members: Election of officers for Lodge 130 Vestnik.

We also had, among us, District V for 1984 will be held Sunday, 1st Vice President Jerry Prochazka November 13 at 3 p.m. At this and his wife from Crosby, Texas, meeting final plans will be made for District VI Director, Matt Vanek, our annual lodge campout which will and his spouse of Victoria. We be November 18, 19 and 20 at missed District V Director Louis Cleburne State Park; each family Hanus who usually shows up at most will be assessed $5 to help defray of our functions.

We hope he didn't the cost of the group camp, nonhave an accident if he decided to go members $5 each and, if someone goose hunting or go to Nebraska. wants to bring a child friend that Brothers and Sisters, to be able to will also be $5. Where else can a put on a huge undertaking such as family go for a weekend that cheap? we had recently involved many There will be lots of food, fun and games; so, if anyone is interested people to serve the crowd, and I wish to recognize those who please be at the meeting November volunteered their services in 13th. various sections that day.

Fraternally, Hosts and hostesses included Martha Vrla, Joseph and Rose Mary Tanecka, Secretary -SPJSTJames and Erline Lyman, and Albert and Tammie Risinger.

Lodge Cooks consisted of Leona and Julius Zella, Jerry C. Dressler, Joe Krenek, Joe Machann, Willie Walla, Louis and Margie Hrabina, Vlasta Machann, Vicki Dressler, Helen Once again, the members of Lodge Wallace, Henrietta Krenek, and 133, San Antonio, are looking Doris Shamberger. forward to a superb Thanksgiving Bernard Orsak, Carla Jo Krenek, dinner which will be followed by a Norman Tofte, Harry Branikowski, regular meeting. We urge all Tammy Wallace and Sally Smith members to attend this function. assisted in the bar area.

All members are also asked to During our October social, I bring a covered dish, however, most walked about 3 miles fraternizing of them have been contacted as to and asking people questions and what to bring so that too many their answers were complimentary duplications are not made; the big to the lodge and its members. We event will take place November appreciate it very much. Our 20th; dinner will be served at 12:30 appreciation is also expressed, at p.m., so come early and visit with this time, to all those who worked in your fraternal members. Remember, their assigned places, and to all the place at 1505 S. Gevers Street. those who attended our function.

There will be very important Come back, again! issues discussed, such as the If anyone has any questions recommendations that you may pertaining to fraternal SPJST have to submit to the By-Laws lodges, just give us a call at the Committee and the election of lodge or contact our sales delegates; also we will be discussing representatives. I suggest that you the probability of chartering a bus get in touch with them soon or if you to take many of you to Corpus wait too long, it may be too late.

Christi to the 1984 Convention, to The lodge extends its speedy spend one day there at the recovery to our sick members, and celebration that the Corpus Christi to our deceased members and loved Lodge 79 may have on their agenda; ones may eternal light shine upon knowing them in Corpus Christi, I them. am sure that they will have Fraternally, something special for all of us.

Jan T. Mikeska For further information on the -SPJST-

From Lodge 172, Pasadena

13 Meeting Set For Lodge No. 130, Dallas

133 Thanksgiving Dinner/Meeting

Lodge No. 191, Lufkin News Boy, oh boy, things are really beginning to perk up around here.

Let me start out by saying that we had our lodge meeting the 10th of October. Many things were discussed of the past meetings, of what and what not had been resolved for the month of September. Let me tell you that a bunch has been accomplished. We found the old skating rink at Fuller Springs to be our lodge building until further notice. The first and second Saturday we had people who volunteered to clean house, in and out. We brought brooms, mops, lawn mowers, soap and rags and plenty of determination. We thank everyone for your help!

Ken Carter and his lovely daughter, Sherri, painted a real pretty SPJST sign and hung it up in front of the building. It looks great.

We installed a rear exit door to the building. The men made arrangements and purchased tables and chairs. The ladies had a garage sale while the men worked at the SPJST building and it was a huge success. Proceeds were for the SPJST and another garage sale is planned for the following Saturday October 22nd. Everybody is invited to bring something for sale that you like to donate.

Saturday, October 15th we had a dance (same place). It was a good turnout, being the first time. My wife and I, of course, had a real good time.

We thank everybody for making it a success especially Charles Freeman for the use of his sound equipment and Diane Sikes and Ken Carter for helping Charles DiscJockey. Dances will be held every Saturday until further notice. For information pertaining to dance schedule, please contact Gloria Sizemore.

There will be a meeting for all SPJST youth members November 14th. One of our SPJST youth members will also be present to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. The youth meeting will be held the following day, November 15th — same place.

Our October 11th youth meeting was also held at our new building.

Miss Sherri Carter, president, called the meeting to order and many subjects were discussed.

My very good friend, Billy Pate, owner and operator of War Surplus Center here in Lufkin donated a Ping-Pong Table Top to the youth program. A big thanks to him.

October 29th we had a Halloween costume ball and prizes for funniest, ugliest, and most original.

We have a lot of fun and plan to have a lot more.

Fraternally Yours, Joel Towers Reporter -SPJSTAn

Announcement

The SPJST Pavelka Cemetery Association will hold its fall meeting Sunday, November 13, 1983 at 2:30 p.m. at the SPJST Hall in Elk, Texas.

Mrs. John Mach, Secretary/Treasurer --SPJST-

8/VE STNIK—Wednesday, November 9, 1983

Letter To The Editor Rudy Sefcik, Editor VESTNIK P.O. Box 85 West, TX 76601

Dear Mr. Sefcik: Enclosed is a copy of a news release we recently sent to all our area newspapers relating details about our fall Conversational Czech course. We feel that our group is such a special one, and so enthusiastic about the Czech courses and activities, that we make every effort to spread the good news about our program to every area possible.

Perhaps you can extract some of this information from this release and use it in an article in an upcoming edition of VESTNIK. Our students are avid readers of your publication and will surely be pleased to read about themselves, as will we.

We appreciate your support in the past when Mr. Bill Souchek has visited and related information about our classes. He is certainly a good public relations person for us.

He is now recuperating from surgery, and we miss him around here.

Our spring schedule includes another Conversational Czech class, which will meet Monday evenings, January 23 through March 26. Of course, our Czech Club will be active in many activities between now and then. Our annual Halloween Carnival, which is attended by more than 5,000 persons, will be next week. The Czech Club always has a booth to sell kolaches and other goodies; they also dress in colorful Czech costumes. Everyone looks forward to seeing them each year and of sampling their treats.

Thanks again for your continued support. We will continue to provide you with information concerning the Czech program at ACC. Sincerely, Dr. Dan Bakke, Director Continuing Education & Evening School Alvin Community College (News release follows—Ed.) If a college course can have "flair," ACC's . noncredit Conversational Czech must be one of those so aptly described. What gives it "flair?" Well-1-1, it could be the animated conversation that takes place each time the Czech class gets together; or it could be those deliciously home-baked kolaches the ladies make for special events; or maybe even the festive atmosphere that prevails when the group sings songs in Czech and shares about their Czech culture; or the brightly colored costumes sometimes worn to depict the folk background of Czechoslovakia. Each of these is a factor, but the reality of that socalled "flair" comes from deep within the hearts of those who participate in the Czech activities at Alvin Community College, because they are proud of their Czech culture and background . . . and because they are eager to share that part of themselves with others.

Although many of the students of Conversational Czech are of Czech descent, this is not a requirement

for the course. All interested persons are welcome to register for this course, which will be September 12th through November 7th, each Monday evening 7:00-9:00. In the absence of Mr. William Souchek, who is recuperating from illness, John Karas will instruct the class.

Karas was born and raised in Czechoslovakia, receiving his early education and basic college training there. His post-graduate work was at University of Toronto and University of Houston. He speaks fluently at least six languages besides Czech and has had extensive experience in the field of journalism, having had many articles published in Czech and in English in America, Canada, England, and Germany.

Tuition for this 18-hour course is $25 for in-district students, and $28 for those residing outside Alvin Independent School District.

Interested persons may register now at the Continuing Education Office located in Room G-100 in the Liberal Arts Center.

Call 331-6111, Ext. 263 or 270 for additional information.

-SPJST-

BULLETIN BOARD 1•111111111■11111111■0■1 DISTRICT IV MEETING The. District IV spring meeting will be held Sunday, April 29, 1984.

(More details shall be available later.) ***

BULLETIN BOARD District V spring meeting will be held Sunday, March 11, 1984. The hosts will be Lodge 142 Stefanik, 5508 Nolda, Houston.

REUNIONS

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YOUTH SECTION

The 11th annual reunion of the Wesley Consolidated School will be held Sunday, November 13, 1983 at the Welcome Hall, 1/2 mile north of Industry on Highway 109.

Registration will start at 10:30 a.m.

A covered dish meal will be shared about 12:30 p.m. There will be a meeting and singing of songs in the afternoon. A special feature will be a speech by a U.S. Retired Navy Commander who was a Vietnam prisoner of war for 5 years. All students, teachers, families and friends of the Wesley County-Line, Klump and Wesley Consolidated School are invited to come enjoy the fellowship. Bring enough food for your family; tea, coffee, etc., will be furnished.

Annie Huebner, Secretary ****

"Be Proud Of It." PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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B. Petr B. Jurica A. Tomastik S. Schandua

STATE YAD -1984 The 1984 State YAD (including Royalty) is set for Sunday, August 12, 1984, to commence at 10:30 a.m., at Temple High School. The noon meal will be catered; resume YAD early in the afternoon. We plan to finish by 5. — NAM. *** 11111111111=1•11■11111111=11111M

Head of the Youth Department OCTOBER PROJECT TO: All Youth Concerned The listing below shows the names of those who participated in the recent October Vestnik Project dealing with Hallowe'en. A total of 67 participated in this project. My congratulations to all of you!

I apologize for not including a place for your name, lodge number and youth leader's name, but this will be remedied with the new project which also appears in this issue.

It is now up to the youth leaders to make note of the accompanying list and record the number of points earned by each youth. The participating youth can then double check this with their youth leaders.

It is permissible to photocopy the set of questions since it is planned to include them and the article in only one issue, so you have to be watching every Vestnik issue. Good luck and here's hoping that you learned a thing or two that you didn't know before.

Fraternally, Nick A. Morris President ***

WESLEY SCHOOL REUNION

Vicki Gerlich Richard Kopecky Edwin McDonald Donald Marek Jennifer Marek Dedra Tomastik Donald Tomastik John Jasek

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Name Kevin Dobecka Shirley Dobecka Darrell Uptmor Chris Beasley John Beasley Richie Hogan Monica Paul Mica Petty Holly Suehs Lana Urbanovsky John P. Chervenka Kim Hubnik Carl Macek Christy Marek Bradley Marek Kim Schneider Craig Waits Kristie Waits Monica Machu Shelly Machu Tammy Machu Shanna Pasemann Andy Wuensche Denisse Wuensche John Wuensche Paula Wuensche Janna Dornak Landis Dornak Jean Dorotik Marcy Dorotik Lenice Kaspar Michelle Srubar Heather Spears Robin Breitkreutz Tracy Breitkreutz Melissa Burney Dawn Pavelka Timmy Pavelka Tommy Pavelka Brian Faust Denise Holubec Jennifer Kubin Shannon Wilson Mary Ann Bartos Patrick Bartos Veronica Bartos Tamara Dybala Lori Holub Billy Joe Billeck James Billeck Kathy Billeck Kim Craft Michael Morris Tim Wilson Amy Stalmach Donna Stanislav Janice Stanislav Greg Blankenship Shanna Blankenship Tim Orsak Jay Tomanek Lisa Tomanek Chris Orsak

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Youth Leader W. Schuetz S. Skrabanek

C. Chervenka C. Chervenka

M. Steger M. Steger

G. Dorotik

G. Dorotik F. Motal R. Banik

Renee Macik R. Macik M. Kulcak"

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NOVEMBER PROJECT Thanksgiving The following article and questions deal with the holiday of Thanksgiving, a holiday that is uniquely American. As in the preceding contest, the questions follow the article very closely. I'm again assigning a value of 20 points to the project, provided all questions are answered correctly. The deadline for your answers to be received here is Friday, December 2nd. There will be another project for the month of December.

Incidentally, each individual has to fill out a separate form, that is, two individuals cannot get credit for only one set of answers submitted.

— NAM ***

The Pilgrims, who in 1621 observed our initial Thanksgiving holiday, were not a people especially enthusiastic about the celebration of festivals. In fact, these austere and religious settlers of America would have been dismayed had they known of the long and popular history of harvest festivals, of which their Thanksgiving was only the latest. It seems that wherever man has tilled the soil and urged his crops into fruition, he has paid homage to the heavenly being who has permitted him such good fortune. And he has taken care by means of sacrifices to ensure the continued beneficence of the Supreme Power.

The harvest festival, with its attendant rites, seems to have spread out from a relatively small area of land, from Egypt and Syria and Mesopotamia.

The Jews celebrate two harvest festivals: Shavuot, the Feast of Weeks in the spring, and Sukkot, the Feast of Booths, which is in the fall.

The most telling stroke of luck the Pilgrims had was in the person of an Indian, Squanto, who introduced himself to them soon after their landing. He never left them until the day of his death, in 1622, and was so won over to the ways of his white friends that, according to Bradford's account, he besought "ye Governour to pray for him, that he might goe to ye Englishmen's God in heaven."

Without him the Pilgrims might never have survived their first winter.

The bitter winter months and inadequate diet took their toll of lives. Forty-seven members of the tiny community were buried in unmarked graves to prevent hostile Indians from knowing the number of dead. A combination of scurvy and pneumonia is thought to have served as death's scythe in this foreign land. In April, the first governor, John Carver, died at fiftynine years of age. He was succeeded by thirty-two year-old William Bradford who was to continue in that office, with only an occasional break, for more than thirty years.

By most standards, the first harvest was very mediocre. But the only meaningful standard in Plymouth was whether there was enough to survive on. The twenty acres of corn had produced nicely

Wednesday, November 9, 1983—VRSTMK/9 enough, although the six or seven acres planted with English wheat, barley, and peas were a failure. The weekly individual food ration, however, was doubled by an increase of a peck of corn to the previous peck of meal. A holiday was decided upon in the small town.

This first Thanksgiving lasted for three days. Captain Myles Standish paraded his group of soldiers in a series of maneuvers; all except Governor Bradford and Elder William Brewster marched. Blank volleys were fired and bugles sounded. Stool ball, a kind of croquet game, was played. Massasoit, chief of the Wampanoags, was invited and came with ninety braves who competed against the settlers in racing and jumping games. The Indians showed their bow and arrow marksmanship, and the white men exhibited their skill with firearms.

The celebrants are even reputed to have played games of chance.

The menu was extensive and the food abundant. The Indian braves had added five deer to the store of meat already brought in by a fourman shooting party. They had venison, duck, goose, seafood, eels, white bread, corn bread, leeks, watercress, and a variety of greens.

Wild plums and dried berries were served for dessert. The very sweet and strong wine they drank was made from wild grapes. Those other favorites of the modern Thanksgiving, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie, were certainly available in their raw state, but were not listed as part of the meal.

Although turkeys were plentiful, there is no record that they were eaten on this first Thanksgiving holiday. The turkey, according to one doubtful source, is said to have gotten its name from the doctor on Columbus' first voyage, Luis de Torres, who exclaimed "Tukki!" on seeing the unusual fowl for the first time. This is Hebrew for "big bird".

The word "turkey" was familiar to the Pilgrims from their days in England where it meant a guinea fowl. This bird was imported into England by way of Turkey and acquired the name of the country.

The resemblance between the guinea fowl and our native bird caused the latter to be called "turkey".

Benjamin Franklin thought the turkey a better symbol of America than the bald eagle: "The Turkey is a much more respectable Bird, and withal a true original Native of America."

While Thanksgiving Day got off to a glorious start, it could easily have been a one-time celebration. For it was two years before the Pilgrims held another. The winter of 1622-23 did not see such wholesale death as the first one, but a two-month drought, from mid-May to mid-July, destroyed the meager crops. A day of fasting and prayer was set and for nine hours the people prayed for relief. Rain fell the next morning.

Shortly after this, Myles Standish, laden with supplies, brought news that the ship Anne was nearing port, carrying as passengers many of the Saints who had returned to Holland from England when the Speedwell proved unseaworthy. For the blessings of supplies and rain and the arrival of their friends, Governor Bradford issued a proclamation naming July 30, 1623, as a day of thanksgiving and prayer.

Records of following Thanksgiving celebrations are rather sporadic. The inhabitants of the Bay Colony in Boston publicly held a day of Thanksgiving on February 22, 1930, when they were replenished with provisions and friends from Europe. The practice of an annual harvest Thanksgiving was adopted locally, and the date, as in ancient societies, was probably dependent on when the crops could be brought in.

From 1644 the New Amsterdam Dutch observed "Thank Days". The first of these was in gratitude for the safe return of their soldiers from a battle with Connecticut Indians.

There are records to the effect that in 1665 in Connecticut the last Wednesday in October was appointed as a Thanksgiving Day "for the blessing of the fruits of the earth and the general health of the plantations".

During the Revolutionary War, when there was greater cohesion between the colonies, the Continental Congress recommended days of Thanksgiving. The return of peace was the object of a day decreed in 1784.

The first national Thanksgiving proclamation was issued by George Washington in 1789, the year of his inauguration. He called for another Thanksgiving Day in 1795, the same year that John Jay, governor of New York, endeavored to have the day observed throughout his state. The ancient problem of co-ordinating the season of the herdsman with the season of the farmer made it difficult for various communities to accept a common date.

Even the men in the presidential office were not of one accord as to the worth of the day. Some merely did not care. President Thomas Jefferson actively condemned it during his two terms. In 1815 President James Madison asked the nation to observe a day of Thanksgiving and peace in remembrance of the War of 1812.

New York, with its substratum of the lively and holiday-conscious Dutch, and with a recent influx of New Englanders, officially adopted the day in 1817. In other states the day continued to be celebrated according to regional preferences. It was still largely a religious observance, and in the early nineteenth century some governors considered it an example of state interference with religion and so avoided it.

On October 3, 1863, President Lincoln issued his Thanksgiving Proclamation, after which Thanksgiving became a national holiday observed on the last Thursday of November.

Officially, each President has, by proclamation, set the Thanksgiving Day date each year, and, with two exceptions, the last Thursday in November (or the fourth Thursday when there happen to be five in the month) has always been selected.

November 23, the third Thursday, was celebrated as Thanksgiving in 1939 by order of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The reason given for the change was that the store owners wanted to extend the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas to better prepare for and take advantage of the Christmas shopping rush. The following year the third Thursday was also set as Thanksgiving.

The people of the country were not about to let a long-standing custom slip by so easily and the protests were vehement. The fourth Thursday saw as many gobblers roasted as did the third.

A Congressional Joint Resolution in 1941 finally settled the dispute

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and now Thanksgiving Day is always the fourth Thursday in November. It is proclaimed by both the President and the governors of the states. It is a legal holiday in all states and possessions. (SOURCE: Celebrations: The Complete Book of American Holidays.)

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1. The Pilgrims observed their first Thanksgiving in 2. The harvest festival originally spread from a small area which included , and 3. A good friend of the Pilgrims was an Indian named 4. Hard winter months and poor diet resulted in Pilgrims dying that first winter.

5. The first Thanksgiving lasted for days.

6. An Indian Chief named was invited and came with braves. They added to the meat already on hand.

7. Name eight items of food that they had on the menu. , and What two fruits were served for dessert and 8. The turkey, according to one source, got its name from the doctor on Columbus' first voyage who exclaimed " " when he first saw the bird. This word is for 9. The Turkey was imported into from and acquired that country's name.

10. thought the turkey would have been a better symbol of America than the 11. issued a proclamation naming , as a day of Thanksgiving and prayer.

12. The inhabitants of the in publicly held a day of Thanksgiving on 13. From return of their

the observed "Thank Days" in gratitude for the safe from a battle with

14. Records indicate that appointed the in as a Thanksgiving Day. War the 15. After the Congress recommended days of Thanksgiving.

16. The first national Thanksgiving proclamation was issued by in He called for another Thanksgiving Day in 17. President Thomas Jefferson was in favor of Thanksgiving Day during his two terms. True False 18. In 1815 President Madison asked the nation to observe Thanksgiving after the War of 19. President Lincoln issued his Thanksgiving Proclamation on 20. The third Thursday was designated as Thanksgiving in . The by order of President date was finally settled in by a and we have been celebrating the as Thanksgiving Thursday in Day.dt is a legal holiday in all and

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From the Youth Leaders BRYAN LODGE 39 YC NEWS Dear Readers, Twenty-second of October two of our members from Lodge No. 39 were invited to the Youth Spectacular at the Seaton Star Lodge for The Fraternal Congress.

Brian Faust and Jennifer Kubin performed their dance of "Pink Shoelaces" which won first place at the State YAD this past summer.

The day was very enjoyable for everyone who attended because we were able to watch other Youth Groups perform some of their acts.

Not only were these groups from other SPJST Lodges but from all different Fraternal Organizations throughout the state of Texas. The day ended with a wonderful bar-beque supper prepared by the lodge.

After the evening meal, we were invited to stay for the dance which we enjoyed also.

On behalf of Brian and Jennifer I would like to say thank-you to the Supreme Lodge and to Brother Morris for inviting us to this special event. Thanks again.

Fraternally, Linda Faust Assistant Youth Leader No. 39 -SPJST-

Refreshments were served by Mrs. Dybala and Mrs. Marek. Mrs. Brandt and Jody Henderson both had birthdays in October.

There were 15 members and 3 guests present; namely, Sharon Borak, Jared Dybala and Elaine Johnson.

Fraternally, Veronica Bartos (15) (10-31-83) -SPJST -

LODGE 39 YOUTH CLUB NEWS Dear Readers, We are going to have our next meeting November 13th. Please bring can goods for Twin City Mission, Thanksgiving Day. Fraternally, Adam Macik (12) (10-31-83)

October 30th, I attended the District VII meeting in San Antonio.

Our next meeting will be held at 2 p.m. November 12th. Everyone is asked to attend because we will be making Christmas ornaments; these will be donated to the Corpus Christi State School.

There are a lot of activities planned; and, if you don't come you will miss all the fun.

Fraternally, Jennifer Marek (7) (10-30-83) - SPJST-

YOUTH CLUB ACTIVITIES AT LODGE 40 We held our youth club meeting October 25 at the American Legion Auxiliary Hall.

-SPJSTEach youth member brought a pumpkin to be judged. We also YC ACTIVITIES FOR brought fruit for the nursing home LODGE 117, ROBSTOWN residents.

Dear Readers, We sang "Happy Birthday" to October 29th, we had our Mrs. Brandt and Jody Henderson.

Halloween Party and we also held a Lashell Bacak -recited two costume contest.

Halloween poems and afterwards November 5th, we had a bake sale we played games. at Model Market at 10 a.m. and Mrs. Dybala and Mrs. Marek everyone was asked to bring items served refreshments at the for this sale. This money will be used Halloween Party. for a trip to Astroworld. (More Fraternally, information was in the newsletter.)

Patrick Bartos (14) November 12th we will have our (10-31-83) regular meeting at the Scout Hut -SPJSTstarting at 2 p.m. Everyone is asked to bring two or more non-perishable (Continued from Page 1) items which will be donated to the they held hearings on the same bill.

Department of Human Resources.

Lodge 74 YC The sub-committee was chaired by Fraternally, Representative Rollin Khoury of Received Donation Donald Marek (11) (10-30-83) Waco. As I understand it, the bill has passed both houses and a constitutional amendment will be SPJST voted upon by the voters of Texas LODGE 40 YOUTH this next month because passage of CLUB NEWS this legislation would constitute a October 25, 1983, our youth club of minor amendment to the state El Campo-Hillje held its meeting and constitution. The sentiment is that Halloween Party. We were asked to this amendment will be approved by the voters. bring a pumpkin for the contest.

2. Senator Grant Jones, who you Fraternally, will recall spoke to this body at last Martha Bartos (6) year's congress, sponsored a bill (10-31-83) -SPJSTpertaining to the sunset process this YC MEETING FOR LODGE 39, year and which continues the existence and function of the State BRYAN Board of Insurance. You will recall Dear Readers, that Sunset Legislation pertains to On Sunday, October 30, we had the Texas Sunset Act which our Halloween Carnival and requires state agencies to be "Haunted Mansion" for everyone in reviewed by the legislature every 12 District 1. I want to thank everyone years and either continued or who came out to help make that day abolished by "letting them fade into On behalf of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Hafner a lot of fun for us. The cake and prize the sunset". That's how the term of El Campo, Financial Secretary walk was something new this year originated.

Marie Wright (right) presented Youth and everyone seemed to enjoy it. A 3. There was no other legislation Leader Linda Michka (left) a check for big thank-you go to all the mothers contemplated or passed in either of $50 for the youth club of Lodge 74, and dads who came out to help us the two houses that would adversely decorate on Saturday and who affect fraternal benefit societies. I Lovelady.

11/11111111 111•11* worked at the carnival; also a thank- would, however, call your attention you to all who brought cakes for the to a matter that will surely come up, From the cake walk. either this year or early in 1984, Don't forget our next meeting before committees of the United Youth Members 13 and bring your food States congress. As we all know, sommm■sismuumme, November items for the basket to be donated.

President Reagan has gone on LODGE 40 YC Fraternally, record opposing any new taxation, Brian Faust (Age 10) HALLOWEEN PARTY but given the huge budget deficits that are facing the country, there is (10-31-83) indication that the tax-writing The El Campo-Hillje Youth Club committees in the senate and house -SPJSTheld its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. will be casting around for sources of October 25, 1983 at the American additional revenue, in addition to LODGE 117, ROBSTOWN Legion Hall. We also held a making a continued effort to close YC NEWS Halloween Party. Members brought some of the existing tax loopholes. pumpkins to be judged.

Dear Readers, New sources of taxable revenue have We discussed our Christmas plans October 29th, we had our been stated as being the Banking during the business meeting. Halloween Party and visited And Insurance Industries. Senator Afterwards, we played games. haunted houses in the area.

Bob Dole, who is a very pragmatic

politician, has said that the senate finance committee will probably be looking at these two areas. If the congress gets around to approving some sort of taxation on the insurance industry in general, it will surely follow that a close scrutiny will be made of the possibility of taxing fraternal benefit societies.

The prevailing sentiment and reaction may be, for example, "You mean these people have never been taxed on their premium income?!"

This would present a major challenge to the law committee of the National Fraternal Congress on the highest levels of both the house and senate.

In such an instance, about all we in Texas can do is to watch, wait, and read about the developments.

Seeking new sources of revenue by levels of government is nothing new, but in times of huge deficits, there will be an ever-closer scrutiny of those possible sources.

4. UNISEX. From time to time, new words are coined and become a permanent part of the English language. The most recent is the term "Unisex", an acronym for "Uniform Sex", I suppose. Feminist groups, such as the National Organization for Women (NOW), and a number of powerful congressmen are pushing bills in congress to end the traditional practice of setting insurance rates on the basis of gender. They are saying in effect that, "we have to take the profit motive out of sexual disci imination." Montana has already passed a State Unisex Insurance Law and similar legislation is being contemplated in 12 other states, as well as at the federal level. The effort also involves a battle for equal pension checks for women. The practice is being termed "pension parity" and President Reagan has endorsed it.

The judiciary appears to be ruling in favor of women for equal auto insurance rates, life insurance rates, and pension checks.

The Pension Insurance Industry has reasoned that women lived nearly 8 years longer than men on the average, so they should get less each month because they will collect payments longer. Actually, in life insurance, we all know that women get more favorable rates because of their longevity. Laws equalizing these rates would just about force every insurance company in the country to revise its premiums — ironically, at increased costs to women, but the various women's groups pushing for this legislation say they ". . want to be treated as individuals, not as statistics." One prominent U.S: senator states that, "it is no longer decent . . . to judge people as a class rather than on their individual merits." Insurors, on the other hand, define gender distinctions as the best gauge of risks. "To force an insurance company to ignore the applicant's sex .. . would prohibit the company from basing its price on its expected costs," asserts an official of a national mutual life insurance company. People in the insurance industry warn that overhauling rate structure to provide equal treatment for the sexes would be costly. An even bigger expense would come if congress or the courts forced employers to pay the difference in men's and women's pension benefits retroactively, so there is a movement to make any

Wednesday, November 9, 1983—VESTNIK/11 legislation apply only to new coverage.

The National Association Of Insurance Commissioners (hereinafter referred to as NAIC) in their recent meeting in St. Louis has taken the position that not only do the UNISEX rating bills (HR 100 and SB 372) threaten to dry up markets and drive up prices but also represent an unwarranted attempt to preempt state regulation and they believe that that violates congressional intent. Despite the NAIC's stance and the overwhelming opposition of the insurance industry, proponents of these two bills told the regulators that the passage of some sort of UNISEX rating is inevitable. The NAIC is adopting a resolution cautioning against the two bills.

A prominent New York attorney called the bills anti-consumer measures "couched in consumer rhetoric for political purposes. The bills are bad in principle." The president of the Conference of Insurance Legislators call the two bills "the most serious threat to state regulation and the integrity of the industry since I've been around. The proposal is actuarially unsound, technically incorrect, and flies in the face of longstanding insurance principles. We should not accept any compromise. A bad bill amended is still a bad bill and we will oppose it and we ask for the NAIC's support."

Others state that the bills are an attempt to legislate biological equity which doesn't exist. Mortality and morbidity are based on the differences that biologically exist.

Opponents also contend , that the proposed legislation would dislocate much of the free insurance market and that millions of people would be forced to pay more than their fair cost for insurance to provide "Free" insurance to others.

In summary, opponents are concerned about an attempt to move regulation out of state insurance departments and into the courts.

The proposed bills are just another effort by Washington to regulate the insurance industry. There is a general feeling on the part of the insurance industry that the industry is already monitored, regulated and controlled adequately by state insurance commissions and are urged to meet with state legislators to alert them that this federal legislation threatens the concept of state regulation.

Whatever course this movement and legislation takes, it is predicted that new life insurance and pension rates are likely, says one prominent official: "Legislators are going to force the industry to change with the times." It is anticipated that we will be forced to join this trend sooner or later. It is only a matter of time.

To touch on a different but related area (and you've heard me mention this before), fraternal societies need to re-examine their activities in the fraternal activities area, particularly as pertains to donations and contributions to those causes in your area that would otherwise have to be funded by various government entities, namely, municipal, county, area, state, and even federal. We need to continue and even intensify our efforts in this area so that we may continue to merit our exemption from taxation on our

premium income. This is most important.

Thank you very much for listening.

(Continued from Page 1) Archives, and Museum since it was established thirteen years ago.

Brother Hanus was born in Fayette County, grew up in Bee County, and has lived in San Antonio, Oklahoma City, and Waco before coming to Temple.

Christina Zemanek of Dallas was honored as "Queen For The Day", the oldest lady of Czech descent present at the Czech Day. She is 93 years of age and resides in Dallas.

Tom and Millie Adamek were honored as the Czech couple who has been married for the longest time.

They have been married for over 51 years. They formerly were of Temple but now reside in Dallas.

All honorees received plaques and the well wishes of the many Czechs from all over Texas who were gathered in Dallas for this annual event.

These elderly persons are recognized each year as a tribute to the pioneer fathers of Czech descent who came to Texas and "planted the roots" of most of the persons of Czech descent who now call themselves "Czech Texans".

The entire program of the 1983 Czech Day was dedicated to the late John Bubak who was one of the founding fathers of the Czech Day and served as its president for many, many years. His widow, Anabelle Bubak, was present and was honored at the Czech Day ceremonies.

The Czech Day is sponsored by the American-Czech Culture Society and the event has been celebrated at the State Fair since 1928.

Present officers of the American Czech Culture Society are Stanley Patak, president; George Reznik, vice-president; Mary Ann Srubar, secretary; and Mildred Chervenka, treasurer. They all reside in Dallas.

Membership of the Society is made up mainly of representatives from all the Czech-founded societies of the Greater Dallas-Fort Worth area. Membership is open to interested persons from all over Texas.

in Oltnunitun EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge 130, Dallas, on behalf of the entire membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother HENRY KUCERA, who passed away 26 September 1983 at the age of 86.

Services for Brother Kucera were held September 27 at Sparkman Hillcrest Funeral Chapel in Dallas.

A native of Fayetteville, Fayette County, he served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War I. He attended Sam Houston State Teachers College, now known as Sam Houston State University, and the University of Texas at Austin, where he earned a bachelor of arts degree in 1922. He received a law degree from the University of Texas law school in 1923.

He moved to Dallas after obtaining his law degree and became assistant city attorney for Dallas in 1925.

Brother Kucera was named Dallas city attorney in 1935 and served in that capacity for 40 years, under 14 mayors. He was known as the "people's attorney," and his motto was "If it is just, if it is fair, if it is moral, then it is legal."

During World War II, Bro. Kucera took a leave of absence from his work to serve as a colonel with the military government division of the army. He was military governor of Trieste and Ravenna, Italy. He was instrumental in establishment of the mayor-council form of government in Trieste, and that form is still in operation in the city.

Brother Kucera lectured on municipal law at Southern Methodist University and wrote many documents on municipal law that have been printed and distributed nationally.

He was named an outstanding citizen of Dallas in 1953 by the City Club and was presented a gold watch.

Brother Kucera retired in 1965, and 150 city employees presented him with an easy chair during ceremonies at City Hall.

After his retirement, he served for 10 years as a legal consultant to the firm of Strasburger, Price, Kelton, Miller and Martin.

He was a member and former president of the National Institute of Municipal Law Officers (National City Attorneys) and the League of Texas Municipalities, later known as the Texas Municipal League. He was a member of the Dallas County, Texas and American Bar associations.

Brother Kucera was a Mason for more than 50 years and was a member of the City Club.

He is survived by his wife, Lucille Kucera; a daughter, Mrs. Robert B. Bowles Jr. of Texas City, Galveston County; two sisters, Mrs. Lawrence Eckel of La Grange, Fayette County, and Mrs. E. L. Blair of Lake Jackson, Brazoria County; a brother, Lud Kucera of Houston, and two grandchildren.

Resolution Committee: Martha Vrla Rose Parma -SPJST

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 16 Bila Hora, on behalf of the entire membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of EDDIE W. HOFFMAN, age 71, of Oakland, Texas, who died 6 September 1983 in Youens Memorial Hospital in Weimar. He was a farmer all his life.

Funeral services were held Thursday, September 8 from Weimar United Church of Christ with Rev. Ernest Dean officiating.

Burial was in Masonic Cemetery.

Survivors include his widow, Loretta Hoffman; and one son, Maurice of El Campo; also two granddaughters, and one, brother plus two sisters.

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

Resolution Committee: Henry Melnar Leda Dusek -SPJST-

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge 107 Floresville, wish to express our deepest sympathy, on behalf of our officers and members, to the bereaved family of brother LOUIS STEVEN VONTUR, SR., who passed away at 1:55 p.m.

Saturday, October 1, 1983 in the Floresville Memorial Hospital at the age of 69 years, eleven months and eleven days.

Rosary was recited at 7 p.m.

Sunday, October 2 in the Vinyard Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services were held at 9:30 a.m.

Monday, October 3 in the Vinyard Funeral Home Chapel, followed by a burial mass at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Floresville, with Rev. Jeremeah Murphy officiating. Interment was in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery, Floresville.

Pallbearers were Robert Vontur, Joe Jansky, Joe Klesel, Steven Vontur, James Jiral and. William R. Vontur.

Brother Vontur was born* 20 October 1913 in Poth, Texas, the son of the late Frank and Mary Michut Vontur. He married Emma Marie Gassmann 12 January 1937 in St. John's Catholic Church near Schulenburg, Texas: She preceded him in death 13 February 1959.

Brother Vontur was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and also of SPJST Lodge 107.

Survivors include his daughter, Mrs. Patricia J. Valcher of Poth; sons, Louis J. Vontur, Jr. of San Antonio, Thomas F. Vontur of Ridgeway, Virginia, Kenneth V. Vontur of Victoria and Richard M. Vontur of Floresville; sisters, Bessie Vontur of Jourdanton, Agnes Nitschmann of Floresville and Adela Jiral of Poth; grandchildren, Steven, Jennifer, Jeffrey, Suzanne and Kenneth Vontur; greatgrandchildren, Steven A. Vontur and Misty Gayle Vontur.

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

Resolution Committee: Gussie Stralla Georgie Zidek Martha Hrna -SPJST-

IN MEMORIAM ...

August Domorad of Valparaiso, Florida died at his home Sunday morning, October 23, 1983, at the age of 68.

He was retired from the Air Force at Elgin Field, Florida.

Born in Sealy, Texas, the son of Frank and Mary Domorad, he has been a member of Lodge No. 148, Blessing for many years.

Brother Domorad was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers.

He is survived by two sisters, Vera Boysen of Gonzales, Texas and Mary Vafiadis of New York City, New York; and one brother, John Domorad of Markham, Texas.

Services were held with full military honors and interment followed at Sunset Cemetery at Valparaiso.

Respectfully submitted by: Vera Boysen and Mary Vafiadis -SPJST-

12/VESTMK—Wednesday, November 9, 1983 SUPREME LODGE SPJST

TEMPLE. TEXAS DEATH CLAIMS PAID IN

OCTOBER 1983

11/01/83

DEATH CLAIM

DATE OF NAME

LODGE

DATE OF DEATH

LOCATION

ADMISSION

8/16/14

9/15/83

90

101404

11/08/14

7/23/83

89

103365

JOURDANTON

8/11/59

8/27/83

66

22692

AGE

CERT. NO.

15117

ROSIE STEPAN

24

CYCLONE

15118

FRANK BENISH

39

BRYAN

15119

BESSIE O. MITCHELL

15120

HUGO KRENEK

72

CAMERON

4/01/50

9/09/83

82

610573

15121

MARCUS V. PARMA

79

CORPUS CHRISTI

6/28/38

7/18/83

60

604491

15122

ANT. P AVLAS

12/12/15

9/23/83

88

102465

15123

HENRY W. MATEJKA

17

CALDwELL

6/16/25

8/28/83

75

600120

15124

GLADYS A. MATEJEK

4

HALLETTSVILLE

2/06/59

9/11/83

62

621807

15125

ALBERT E. SRUBAR

54

WEST

2/17/54

9/21/83

69

612096

15126

WILLIAM MAPEK.

24

CYCLONE

11/16/42

9/20/83

59

606715

15127

ROSE STRNAD

92

FT.

3/05/34

9/02/83

87

1800250

15128

EDWARD J.

JOURDANTON

5/25/38

8/08/83

82

202073

15129

PAUL JOHN MATTERN

88

HOUSTON

3/17/42

9/11/83

79

203119

15130

wILLIAM wE1SHAu 0 T

88

HOUSTON

5/14/73

9/02/83

54

57364

15131

ALBERT L. BROWN

88

HOUSTON

12/01/65

7/27/83

69

34234

15132

ROBERT A. SOUKUP

88

HOUSTON

5/02/67

8/27/83

18

38567

15133

HUBERT HENRY JAKuBIK

88

HOUSTON

1/01/51

9/07/83

51

610884

15134

PEARL L. LESHIKAR

29

TAYLOR

7/01/80

9/23/83

64

81902

15135

FANNIE HOLY

32

VICTORIA

11/11/28

9/17/83

83

200502

15136

OLGA DRISGA

142

HOUSTON

5/22/39

8/31/83

83

202469

15137

LOUIS J. ALBERT

NELSONVILLE

1/02/37

9/16/83

84

608738

15138

WALTER A. HELWEG

CALDWELL

4/16/45

9/11/83

73

800100

15139

EDwIN MATULA

88

HOUSTON

7/12/66

8/26/83

72

36090

15140

PAUL HILBURN

20

GRANGER

4/17/41

9/03/83

71

300828

15141

JOEL E. HOGAN

39

BRYAN

7/24/68

9/05/83

60

42431

15142

GERALD SMITH

84

DALLAS

9/25/80

6/05/83

58

82426

15143

DONALD M. FRANKS

88

HOUSTON

10/19/78

9/21/83

68

76867

15144

MARIE KOCI

88

HOUSTON

10/18/54

9/22/83

72

800789

15145

WILLIAM E. HAJEK

23

MORAVIA

8/13/11

9/29/83

90

103429

15146

JOE JANACEK

24

CYCLONE

4/12/47

10/07/83

60

609170

15147

GEORGE HARwOOD

63

SWEET HOME

5/12/52

10/07/83

80

504209

15148

ALBERT LEE SNYDER

147

JOURDANTON

10/01/46

10/05/83

82

503760

15149

LOUIS VONTUR

107

FLORESVILLE

9/14/38

10/01/83

70

202146

15150

SYBIL SWENSON

29

TAYLOR

4/25/66

10/04/83

65

35373

13151

0. P. KUCERA

130

DALLAS

3/25/28

9/25/83

86

600574

15152

ROBERT H. STAVINOHA

87

TEMPLE

11/14/38

10/18/83

71

604746

15153

SAM ZUBICEK

22

CAT SPRING

3/04/46

10/07/83

73

608419

15154

DAVID RAY STEPAN

33

3LEIBLERVILLE

2/16/60

10/02/83

39

623857

15155

GILBERT RICHARDS

38

KOVAR

5/24/78

10/13/83

66

75447

15156

JOHN H. STEFKA

24

CYCLONE

12/02/28

9/22/83

75

600732

161

6

JR.

GAYDOS

168

68 186

COTTONWOOD

WORTH

TO THE BEREAVED SURVIvoRs OF OUR DECEASED BROTHERS AND SISTERS. SYMPATHY. FRATERNALLY.

LEOy4ARD D. MIKESKA SECRETARY—TREASURER

THE SUPREME LODGE SPJST EXPRESSES ITS HEARTFELT

PODPORA LIDSKOST BRATRSTVi east eska, ttedni organ Slovanske Podporujici Jednoty Statu Texas, zaloiene roku 1897 9. listopadu 1983

ROeNiK 71 CiSLO 43

OD REDAKCE Asi jste poznali, ie v poslednim Vestniku nebyl dopis od sl.

Houdkove v eeske eaati, ktera pile u2 do Vestniku pies 20 let.

Dala nam \teat, tie se chysta jit do nemocnice na operaci 27. it na a ie si da asi dva tkdny volno od dopisovini do Vestniku.

V patek veeer 28. tijna jsem volal na jeji bratry, abych se dovedel jak se ji dati. Oni mne tekli, 2e je ji dobie v Mesquite Memorial nemocnici a ie se doposud citila dobie.

Redaktor a v gchni Oribuzni pfejeme sl. Houdkove dobre zotavenf po operaci a hodne zdravf nadale.

Redaktor a druzi dopisovatele si velice va21 eeskSrch dopisu sl.

Houdkove, ktere ptichazely kaidST tYden a mnoho etenahl tYdne eekalo na vzacne zpravy od pfibuznYch a jin'ch \Ted, ktere se deji okolo nas.

Je§te jednou redaktor by chtel podekovat sl. Houdkove za ty jeji krasne dopisy, ktere prichazely doposud. Vetime, 2e zase bude moci plat do pfistich eisel Vestniku, aby se zase etenifi mohli pobavit.

Jejf adresa doma je: 6 606 Wofford Dr. Dallas Tx. 75227

Oddil Dopisovatelfi Ead San Antonio cislo 133.

Sestry a bratfi.

Nadherne poeasi v nedeli, 16. fijna, bylo jiste ptieinou poeetne navAtevy schilze nakho tadu.

Nalada byla vkborna., ptatelska a jednani velmi ptijemne a rychle pokraeovalo.

Z Utednikil nechybel nikdo.

Zpravy tajemnika tadu, bratra Dominika F. Netka a fin. tajemnice, sestry Violy Mazaeove, byly pozorne vyslechnuty a ptijaty beze zmeny.

Nak detske oddeleni bylo obohaceno 3 novSnni eleny, jsou to: Junifer G., Andrew E. a Christopher W, vnoueata manielu Emila E. a Grace Rohanovkch. Ke2 bychom v kaide schilzi meli takovk pfirilstek!

Bratr Anthony Trilieek, ptedseda zabavniho vkboru, podal svoji finaneni zpravu a kratce sdelil nam svoje dojmy ze spoleeneho cestovani se svoji manklkou o sve dovolene.

Dodal, ie sestra Jarolyn Poppova darovala dort, mankle Otto Hurtovi a Emil E. Matulovi darovali kavu, sestra Emilie Amburnova darovala $2. Vkm (lard= srdeene dekujeme!

Sestra Marcella M. Kleprlikova oznamila vYroei snatku ptipadajicich na mesic tijen, a to: Eugene a Synthia Kappelmannovi 8 rokii, Henry W. a Martha Harbortovi 32 rokil, George a Jenovefa Schultzovi 37 rokii, Alfred a Henrietta Kalmusovi 47 rokii. Harbortovi ye schilzi ptitomni nebyli.

Ptedseda tadu, bratr Emil E. Matula, ptipomenul, tie v nedeli, 30. tijna, bude se konat okrskova schine

v Commanche Parku cis. 3. Braila bude otevtena v 10 hodin a °bed bude podavan ye 12:30 hodin odpoledne. Za neptizniveho poeasi schilze se bude konat ve spolkove sini 1505 S. Gevers Street. Zaroven se zminil o pomocne akci pro tkrane a zneuiivane deti, o eem2 bylo jednano ve schuzi v zati. Po kratAi debate na doporueeni bratra Williama J. Marek, mistopiedsedy tadu, bylo dohodnuto prozatim nic nepodnikat. V ptipade, 2e budeme mit pottebne nak eleny, pak jim finanene vypomoci.

Pti jednani o pfipadnem spoleenem zajezdu do LBJ Parku ptedseda tadu, bratr Emil E. Matula, oznamil, tie asi za 4den jede v tu stranu, osobne vy'Setti vaechny okolnosti co a jak k projednani ye schuzi. K tomu sestra Marcella M. Kleprlikova dodala, 2e by bylo hezke kdybychom uspotadali jednodenni zajezd do Corpus Christi k navgteve XXIV. SPJST sjezdu. 0 veci bude uvakvano pozdeji, jelikoi je jate dost easu.

Za zabavni vSrbor, sestry Grace Rohanovo. a Marie Poppova, zeptaly se, pfeji-li si elenove, aby pro pfiati schuzi byl ptipraven tradieni "Turkey dinner". Wichni byli pro, navrh podal bratr George Schultz, podporovala sestra Miloslava Phelpsova.

Ptedseda tadu a mistopfedseda tadu jmenovali nominaeni vkbor pro volby uredniku v ptikim mesici.

Jsou to: sestra Viola Fajkusova, ptedsedkyne a bratti Otto Hurta a Anthony Trilieek.

Taj. tadu, bratr Dominik F. Netek, oznamil, tie dle sdeleni Hlavni iitadovny naS' tad ma 249 elenil.

Take obdr2e1 dopis od sestry Thelmy Hrneitove, podekovani za poskytnuti easu v ptedale schuzi k jednani o vypomoci pro deti a take bratr Otto Hana poslal pisemne pozvani k prohlidce musea.

Diky riznemu jednani nakho pfedsedy, bratra Emila E. Matuly, vk co bylo na programu, bylo projednano. Na navrh sestry Violy Fajkusove, podporovank sestrou Evelyn Matulovou, schilze byla odrokna.

Odmeny za ucast ve obdrkli: 1. cenu bratr Alfred Kalmus, 2. cenu sestra Grace Rohanove., 3. cenu sestra Viola Mazaeova, 4. cenu sestra Miloslava Phelpsova. lenove, narozeni v mesici tijnu, byli pfitomni: sestry Emilie Amburnova, Jane Hurtova, Marcella M. Kleprlikova, Doris Mocygembova, bratti Frank Fajkus, Christopher Rohan. Samortejme, zazpivali jsme jim a osobne blahoptali.

Sestry a bratii, piisti nak schilze bude v nedeli, 20. listopadu v sini 1505 S. Gevers Street. Zaeneme ye 12:30 hodin odpoledne, kaldST bude jate vyrozumen. Bude to schfize vkroeni, ifeast vkch elenil je povinna. Zvolite si iitedniky pro ptiati rok a delegaty do XXIV. sjezdu!

Jak jig jsem uvedl, buderne mit tradieni ()bed na oslavu dne "Dikiwzdani". Jak' je v'znam

tohoto dne? V ten den dekujeme za vkchno co mime, co k iiti potiebujeme, potraviny, obleeeni, ptibytek, rodinu, ptatele, krasy ptirody a moinost bkti napomocni nag'im ptatelum a za na g svobodnou oteinu. Svoji radost vyjadfuji maminky laskavSim pohledem na svoje deti, vyjadfujeme radost ze iivota, radost rodiny dlid v ten den ve volne pfirode, nabadanim k lasce, k pfirode, pfirodnim krasam, horam, lesiim a projevovanim vdeenosti hlavne maminkam za peelive piipravene dobroty, ktere vlastnoruene zhotovily. V ten den projevujeme vdeenost nag'im sousedurn, ktefi pin nehode anebo v nouzi nam pfispeli pomoci, ktefi s nami citi v zarmutku a take se raduji pu §fastnkch udalostech. Je to den, kdy vzdavame diky Bohu za vkchno dobrodini, ktere nam (lava!

Sestry a bratii, ja Vam pieji, abyste ve zdravi a radosti grail den Dikilvzdani v kruhu syStch drah'ch jak jenom nejlepe je mane a taim se na shledanou v pfi gti nagi v nedeli, 20. listopadu.

S bratrskkm pozdravem Jaroslav Kleprlik.

—SPJST--

Mame Vas od l'adu 4 172.

Pasadena.

Walla a David Hrabina a v nalevne byli Bernard Oraak, Carla Jo Ktenek, Barbara Smith, Harry Branikowski, Tammy Wallace, Norman Tofte, Julius Zella a Jerry Dressler. Pti stolu a pH jinych zakuskii byly sestry Vlasta Machann, Helen Wallace, Margie Hrabina, Henrietta Ktenek, Doris Shamberger, Leona Zella a Vicki Dressler. Sal byl nadherne vypraven a mezi ptitomnkrni byli prvni ptedseda bratr Jaroslav Prochazka z 5. okrsku a iena z Crosby, Texas take nag' bkvalk ptedseda bratr Victor Peter a Lilia Mae. Dejte se znat a zveme vas k nam do tadu Rozkvet eislo 172. take budete veseli ie jste se Bali zapsat do naAeho tadu a nebudete toho litovat; vite ie '2ivot je jenom od dna ke dnu a neeekejte na druhST rok milk to b't pozde. Zveme vas dnes ptedem ne21i vas iivot maze yam utect ne pomaly ale rychle. Vgak vite jak ty stare hodiny mlati ale jak to rychle se zlame tak vse je u konce a hodiny yam eas u2 vic nemilk ptedstavit u2 je to v gemu konec.

Take yam chci dat vedet, ze mime listku jeAte dost posavad, ale kdo2 vi po mesici listopadu co se milk stat a nak novoroeni listiny take milzu vypadnout do prodeje a v prosinci listiny mohou bSrt vkcky vyprodane, tak hlaste se dnes pro vase listiny k tanci novoroenimu.

Napravte si "Oh, v§ak easu je dost", mozna, ze ne kdo2 vi co bude, 2e pak!

A tak na ty nak kde jsou nemocni pfejeme vkm rychlou illevu a zesnulkm lehke odpoeinuti, Bilh s vami.

S ptatelskkm pozdravem,

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Braun, sestry a ptatele, Pozdrav v gem a kdyi pohledam na tu oblohu vypada, tie dnes je trochu nad mraky a slunce nam nebude svitit moc, take mraky davaji ram trochu slz neili deft. Vime 2e je podzim tu trochu dfiv nein v jine roky, ale take uznavame, ie mana je z iltrpnosti z mnoho pfatelskYch krajin od zioeinn china a jinich \Tilden. Listi na stromech ui jsou Jan T. Mikeska. zrzave jako na podzim to obyeejne je —SPJSTa mnoho stromii je ui bez listi; u nas HUMOR to vidime na vaech stranach.

Nas rok 1983 u2 je take u konce a brzy nastoupi Nov' rok 1984; doufame, ze bude nom bohatii a take uptimnejg pro vkchny v mestech i na venkove a take pro rolniky na farmach.

Dne 30. tizna bylo velke shromaldeni a bylo lidi pti pohosteni naS'ich krajanil z mnoha stra p, kteti se dostavili k nam. Den byl velice klidne ptichystan a vk jidlo bylo velice chutne — maso hove21 i klobasy a jine pfidavky k obedu, kava, eaj a mnoho sladkkch zakuskii.

Muzika k tanci byla od VankovSrch Tato, holka vychazi ze iko/y, musii si bratril z Victoria, Texas a bratr nowt a ikt li, elm by chtela bit. Tokhle si pateditel 6. okrsku take a 2ena byli lad neva vymyili soma ptitomni u nas nedeli, bratr Matt a sestra Henrietta Vankovi z Victoria.

Diky vim za vaai navRevu u nas; zname vas dobte. Hledali jsme take bratra Alois Hanuk z 5. okrsku, ale vypadalo, 2e moka byl nekde na hone husi na nejake velkem jezeru na severu od nakho Houstonu, i mo2na tie a2 Nebrasce. „ Darla' vAelijakkch bylo rozdano z eisel na listky. Nas hlavni ceremonial- byl pfedseda tadu e. 172. bratr Albert Risinger a vSrpomocni byli Josef a Rose Mary Tanecka, Vaclav a Erlene Lyman a v kuchyni kdyi Proc' si mel odvykat svoje zlozvyky, byli Joe Ktenek, Jerry Dressler, BchI° si piece docelo klidne no ne Julius Zella, Joe Machanit Willie zvyknt!

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Ueme se eesky ,Let Us Study Czech, Lekce devetadvacata - Lesson 29 The preposition - Ptedloiba There are 2 types of prepositions: primary and secondary Primary prepositions are v, na, bez, etc., and secondary prepositions are formed from declinable words through combination with primary prepositions, such as o-kolo, u-vnitt, po-d11, etc.

There are also prepositional phrases, frequently used by people in the journalistic profession, such as: v dasledku neeeho, v ramci neeeho, etc. *** Here is a list of the most commonly used prepositions: bez-without dle-according to (short form of podle) podle-according to podel-along, alongside

vedle-beside do-into dovnitt-(go) inside kolem-round, around okolo-around, bypass krome-besides, with the exception of misto-place, spot od-from, away from uprostted-in the center of se and s-with ze and z-out of, from... u-at . . . uvnitt-inside behem-during the course of . . . nasledkem-as a result of . . . za deelem-for the purpose of . . . v dusledku-as a result of . . . na zaklade-on the basis of . . . k, ke, and ku-to, up to proti-against naproti-across from vzhledem k-in regards to . . . kvali-because of . . . za-after, behind pro-for (also through and along, when used as a prefix). pies-across skrz-through, on account of mimo-besides, out of (town), miss (the target). na-on v-in po-after nad-over pod-under pied-in front of mezi-in between Assignment Construct sentences, using all of the above prepositions. ***

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Translate the following into Czech: 1. He came without his hat.

2. According to her, she no longer cares.

3. The scenery was beautiful along the river.

4. She sat beside her husband.

5. Father said, "go into the house!"

6. Mother called "go inside!"

7. The ring of beseda dancers went round and round.

8. They danced around the wedded pair.

9. There is no one here besides me.

10. What a beautiful place!

11. I am fron the region of Domalice.

12. They sat in the middle of the circle.

13. Come with us!

14. He ran from the fire.

15. Is she at their home?

16. During the conversation, I learned he was from Chicago.

17. As a result of our conversation, we started corresponding.

18. We went for the purpose of looking at the art exhibition.

19. On the basis of these figures, we can proceed.

20. Go up to him and greet him.

21. Walk up to the wall and look over.

22. They live across from us.

23. Because of her, we got wet.

24. She followed her brother.

25. Do this for me, please.

26. Walk across the street carefully.

27. I was out of town on business.

28. His shot missed the target.

29. Sit on the bench.

31. After the meeting, a social will be held.

32. A picture hangs over the mantle piece.

33. There is mud under the table.

34. We stopped in front of the gate.

35. Come join us!

Some of the listed prepositions have other meanings than those listed, especially when they are used as prefixes. Ex.: PRO-jel, PROzkoumat, PRO-myslit, PRO-hrat, PRO-delat. A good dictionary must be consulted for these various uses and meanings.

Learn Czech With 'U 84th lesson. Revision exercises. The verb driet: Some phrases with the verb dr2et: Deti, kdyt jdete jokes ulici, drtte se pohromade. Hold together when crossing the street, children. Zitra deldm zkougku, talc mi drtte palce! - I am sitting for an exam tomorrow, so you keep your fingers crossed for rae. Drt se vecil - Keep to the point. Musi g to babigoe vysvetlit ty, ona na tebe drti. - It's you who'll have to explain that to granny, she thinks much of yourself.

Pazar, drtte se! - Hold fast! Pies ve gkerau snaliu jsme s nimi nemobli udrtet krok. - Despite all our effort we couldn't keep up with them. Ten je neprozradi, drti s nimi. - He won't give them away, he holds with them.

Jak ti mom vent, kdyt jsi ut ttikrat nedadrtel slava. -How can I trust you, when you have broken your word for the third time. Drtel se zuby nehty. - He was holding on to it tooth and nail. Neboj se, a ,pojcf s hami, nesmig se stale drtet mdminy sukne. - Don't be afraid and come with us. You must not be tied to your mother's apron-strings.

Put the wards in brackets into correct forms: Ten ,mig path'. (ty d ye male •deti). Mluvil rychle a nesrazumitelne, (nekterd slava) jsem nerazumel. ye filmove veselohte jsme se small (znami filmovi herd) a Nettle komicke situace). (Cizinci) obvykle chutna nage pivo. Casto jsme spolu mluvili o (stare hrady a zdmky) a (historicka mesta). Uz jsem bydlel v mnaha (hotely).

O dovolene chodim rod po (hory), nejradeji po (Krkonog e) nebo (Tatry). Uz jsme 'byli v mnoha (pratska divadla). Nagi. lekati pracuji v (nemocnice, polikliniky nebo 'zdravotni strediska). Spisovatelka v (jeji romdny) paddy:a ,prosteho elovelca s (v gechny jeho radosti i starosti). Cestou do Prahy projel vlak mnaha (velke nadra21) i (male stanice). Vratili jsme se ut piled (d y e hodiny).

Na Silvestra jsme se se gli s (v gichni na gi dcybti ,ptatele a znami). Neplytvej tolik (penize)!

Fill in me or nine: Otec Kniha - upadla na zem. Potkal -, ale nepoznal - poslal knihu-Nehledali jste - ut v gera? Ugil - ly2ovat. Ode - nic ne6ekej. To se - Na to nepottebuje g . Mel jsi - poslechnout. Vzpomneli si na -.

Nebajte se -. Vyprdvel - o svem ovate. Go jste o slygeli?

Give correct forms of possessive pronouns neig, vas: v (nage) ulici, s (na gi) sportovci, o (vase) detech, k (vagi) pic ateldm, pro (vase) informed, mezi (na ge) tenami, piled (vase) ndv g tevou, na (vase) zahradu, pod (na*e) akny, o (vase) zem, do (na ge) kanceldte.

Key to exercises from lesson 83: asobnim vlakem, metrem, pratskou tramvaji, mestskym autobuSem, touto girokou ulici, radosti, pked hlavnlin nddratim, s mym, se svym stryg kem Josefem, jeho star gim synem Tondou, se svou pkitelkyni Batenou, Italove, Gesi, Slavdci, Francauzi, Rusave, Anglitane, Japonci, Svedove, nekteti ktajane, dagi zahrani6n1 turiste, penez, starych donna, 12ic, krome dvou nemocnych divek, Ouch chlapc g, ikostek cukru, novych pratskych sidlist, deti, stanic, nedel, C'ernych bat, brambor, knedlika, chvil, fatografil, starych restauraci, malych vindren, dobrych ptatel.

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SPJST CALENDAR

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FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY

Lodge No. 4, Hallettsville Sunday, Nov. 13-Lodge Meeting & Election of Officers; Birthday Celebrants of the last quarter will be recognized, plus Refreshments & Lunch will be served after the meeting at Grant Bldg., beginning at 2 p.m. **V.

Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood Friday, Nov. 11-Board of Trustees' Meeting, 8 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 13-Lodge 6 Meeting, 3 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 18-Social Night Saturday, Nov. 19-CB Club Public Dance; Music by Ed Reinke ? The Fiddle Swingsters, 8:30-12:30 Sunday, Nov. 20-Bridal Shower Friday, Nov. 25-Closed Sunday, Nov. 27-Baby Shower

*** Lodge No. 13, Dime Box

Saturday, Nov. 12-Phoenix Saturday, Nov. 19-Southern Wave Sunday, Nov. 20-Monthly Meeting & Election of Officers, 1 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 26-People's Choice

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Wednesday, Nov. 16-Monthly Meeting, 7:30 p.m.; also Election of Officers Monday, Nov. 21-Bingo (Turkey to be given away) Tuesday, Nov. 22-Youth Club Meeting Monday, Nov. 28-Bingo Monday, Dec. 5-Bingo Sunday, Dec. 11-SPJST Christmas Party, 3 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 12-Bingo

Friday, Dec. 2-H.O.T. Czechs (Variety; Casual Dress Saturday, Dec. 3-Al Pierson Big Band USA (B/R Music; Dress Code Enforced) Saturday, Dec. 10-Knights of Dixie (B/R & D Music ; Dress Code Enforced) Saturday, Dec. 17-Dixie Kings (B/R Music; Dress Code Enforced) Saturday, Dec. 24-MERRY CHRISTMAS (No Dance) Saturday, Dec. 31-John Sullivan Orchestra (Dress Code Enforced) (Bingo Games every Thursday, 7:15 Early Bird & 7:30 Regular Games; Lie. Permit No. 3000621207-741001) (Men's Club meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 8 a.m.; Breakfast/Meeting/Etc.)

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Lodge No. 92, Ft. Worth (Every Friday night ballroom dancing: Dress Code)

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Lodge No. 107, Floresville

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Sunday, Nov. 13-Lodge Meeting; Election of Officers & Delegates, 4 p.m.

Lodge No. 47, Seaton

*** Lodge No. 130, Dallas & Sokol Zizka

Saturday, Nov. 12-Jerry Haisler & Melody Five Tuesday, Nov. 15-Board of Trustees' Meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 19-Ellinger Combo Tuesday, Nov. 22-Choral Group, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 26-Frank V. Spanhels' Golden Anniversary; Music by Wence Shimek Sunday, Dec. 4-Lodge & Youth Club Meetings, 2 p.m.

*** Lodge No. 51, Ellinger

Wednesday, Dec. 14-Annual Lodge Meeting

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Saturday, Nov. 12-Polka Patriots Sunday, Nov. 13-Annual Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m.

November 18-20-Lodge 130 Members' Campout at Cleburne State Park; Members and non-members' friends of all ages will be assessed $5 per person to help defray expenses Saturday, Nov. 26-Harold Strand Saturday, Dec. 10-Jodie Mikula Saturday, Dec. 17-Czech Mates Saturday, Dec. 31-Harold Strand; New Year's Eve Ball

Lodge No. 15, Buckholts

Lodge No. 54, West

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Wednesday, Nov. 9-Annual Lodge Meeting, 7 p.m.; also Election of Officers & Delegates (Lodge meeting every 2nd Wednesday of each Month) (Bingo Night every Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.; Lie. Permit No. 17409023524-41001)

Saturday, Nov. 12-Moore-Walls Wedding Reception/Dance Sunday, Nov. 20-Wedding Anniversary Reception Sunday, Dec. 4-Annual Lodge Meeting, 1 p.m.; also Election of Officers, Delegates, Yuletide Party

Lodge No. 133, San Antonio

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Lodge No. 18, Elgin Friday, Nov. 11-Diamond Back Saturday, Nov. 12-Fritz Hodde Saturday, Nov. 19-King of Swing Sunday, Nov. 20-Lee Roy Matocha, 4-8 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 3-Street People Saturday, Dec. 10-Private Wedding Anniversary Friday, Dec. 16-People's Choice Saturday, Dec. 17-Lee Roy Matocha Saturday, Dec. 31-Vrazels (8:30-12:30 P/W); Tickets available, 11-1-83

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Lodge No. 24, Cyclone Wednesday, Nov. 9-Lodge Meeting & Election of Officers, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 12-Leather & Lace Monday, Nov. 14-Board Meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 14-Sterling Country Saturday, Nov. 26-Jerry Haisler

*** Lodge No. 25, Ennis

Saturday, Nov. 12-Garage Sale at the Lodge 25 Ennis Hall; Proceeds will go to the Child Abuse Program; bring your items to the next Lodge Meeting, November 10th or call the designated persons listed in the Letter Section from Lodge 25.

Saturday, Nov. 12-Pinky Purinton (Ballroom Music) Saturday, Dec. 3-Ballroom Dance; music by Jan Garber Orchestra Saturday, Dec. 31-New Year's Eve Dance; music by Jodie Mikula

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Lodge No. 29, Taylor Sunday, Nov. 13-Annual Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m.; also Election of Officers & Delegates

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Lodge No. 35, Elk Saturday, Nov. 12-Roy Robbins & Availables Sunday, Nov. 13-Lodge Meeting & Election of Officers, 3 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 19-Cherokee Rose Saturday, Nov. 26-Starlites

*** Lodge No. 39, Bryan

Saturday, Nov. 12-Wence Shimek, 9-1 Sunday, Nov. 13-Annual Lodge Meeting, Election of Officers & Delegates / Social / Covered Dish Supper Saturday, Nov. 26-Next Generations, 8:3012:30 Saturday, Dec. 10-Lodge 39 Members' Christmas Party Sunday, Dec. 11-Regular Meeting/Social/Dish Supper Saturday, Dec. 17-Fabulous Six, 8:30-12:30 Saturday, Dec. 31-Next Generations, 8:3012:30

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Lodge No. 40, El Campo-Hillje Monday, Nov. 14+4-1BillgtOi

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Lodge No. 66, Waco Saturday, Nov. 12-Jodie Mikula Saturday, Nov. 19-Country Light Sunday, Nov. 20-Annual Lodge 66 Meeting; Election of officers, delegates and some committees, 2 p.m. Popcorn and drinks served afterwards; YC meets at 1:30 Saturday, Nov. 26-Cherokee Rose Saturday, Dec. 3-Country Drifters Saturday, Dec. 10-RVOS Christmas Party for Members and their families; Public invited at 8 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 17-Lodge 66 Christmas Party for Members and their Families; Public Invited at 8 p.m.; Music by Country Light Saturday, Dec. 24-No Dance Saturday, Dec. 31-New Year's Eve Dance; Country Drifters

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Lodge No. 74, Lovelady Saturday, Nov. 12-New Generation Saturday, Nov. 19-Country Roads Saturday, Nov. 26-Honky Tonk Hearts Saturday, Dec. 3-Hard Country with Don Price Saturday, Dec. 10-Dennis Ivey Saturday, Dec. 17-Music Masters Saturday, Dec. 24-Closed Saturday, Dec. 31-George Self & The Amarillo Express

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Lodge No. 80, Holland Saturday, Nov. 12-Debonaires Saturday, Nov. 19-Leather & Lace Wednesday, Nov. 23-Pre-Thanksgiving Dance: Debonaires (Bingo Night every Thursday at 7 p.m.; Lic. Permit No. 30000077419-41001)

*** Lodge No. 81, Needville

Sunday, Nov. 13-Lodge Meeting, 1 p.m.; Meal served at 12 noon; Ladies are asked to bring a covered dish to go with the roast

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Lodge No. 84, Dallas Saturday, Nov. 19-Czech Mates Sunday, Nov. 20-Polka Club Dance: Music by The Texas Dutchmen of Houston Saturday, Dec. 3-Mikula Polka Band Saturday, Dec. 17-Melody Masters Saturday, Dec. 31-New Year's Eve Dance: Czech Harvesters

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Lodge No. 88, Houston Wednesday, Nov. 9-Birthday Club Sisters' Games Party/Meeting/Luncheon Saturday, Nov. 12-Ray Jurecka (B/R) Saturday. Nov. 19-Lee Roy Matocha (Var.) Monday, Nov. 21-Lodge Monthly Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 26-John Sullivan Orch. (BIM

(Lodge meeting second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. with door prizes. Also added door prizes to our monthly lodge meeting.) *a,*

Lodge No. 179, Warrenton Thursday, Nov. 10-Thanksgiving Supper and Lodge Meeting, 7 p.m. at the former Warrenton Hall Kitchen

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Lodge No. 180, Burleson Saturday, Nov. 12-American Sunrise Sunday, Nov. 13-BENEFIT BATTLE DANCE for Child Abuse & Neglect Program, 5-10 p.m.; Doors Open at 4 p.m.; Music will be provided by: Wayne Martin Band, Country Junction, Ramblin' Rhythm, and Rhythm Reunion Saturday, Nov. 19-Ramblin' Rhythm Saturday, Nov. 26-Gentres Saturday, Dec. 3-Country Junction Sunday, Dec. 4-Christmas Party for Lodge 92, 154, 180 & 183 Members Saturday, Dec. 10-Rhythm Reunion Saturday, Dec. 17-Ramblin' Rhythm Saturday, Dec. 24-MERRY CHRISTMAS (No Dance) Saturday, Dec. 31-Ramblin' Rhythm; Doors Open at 7 p.m.; Dance, 8-12 (Lodge meeting every 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7:30; Board meeting every 1st Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m.)

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Lodge No. 183, Mid-Cities Saturday, Nov. 12-The Shamrocks (C/W) (Bingo every Tuesday & Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; on Sunday, 2 p.m.)

*** Lodge No. 185, New Braunfels

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

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

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Lodge No. 186, Caldwell

Sunday, Nov. 20-Annual Lodge Meeting; Election of Officers & Delegates; Thanksgiving Dinner served at 12:30 p.m.; Ladies bring a covered dish; Meeting follows the Meal at 1505 S. Gevers St. ***

Sunday, Nov. 13-Lodge Meeting/Child Abuse & Neglect Program, 1 p.m.; All District I Lodge Members are invited to attend. ***

Lodge No. 142, Houston

Sunday, Nov. 13-Leo Majek, 3-7 (Game Social every Tues. night, 7 p.m.; Lodge Meetings 3rd Sunday, each month-covered dish dinner)

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

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Lodge No, 154, Ft. Worth Saturday, Nov. 12-The Country Junction Saturday, Nov. 26-C/Vir Dance: Jerry Max Lane (Bingo Every Friday, 7:30 p.m.)

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Lodge No. 172, Pasadena Saturday, Nov. 12-Donnie Wavra Saturday, Nov. 19-H.O.T. Czechs Saturday, Nov. 26-Eddie Marshall Saturday, Dec. 3-Neal Hart Saturday, Dec. 10-H.O.T. Czechs Saturday, Dec. 17-Music Kings Saturday, Dec. 24-No Dance Saturday, Dec. 31-Lee Roy Matocha, 8-1 (Lodge meetings the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.)

Lodge No. 187, Round Rock

Lodge No 188, Centerville Saturday, Nov. 12-Last Penegades Saturday, Nov. 19-Dennis Ivey Monday, Nov. 21-Lodge Meeting, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 26-Music Masters Saturday, Dec. 3-Chuck Jennings & The Travelers Saturday, Dec. 10-Trinity River Saturday, Dec. 17-Heart of Texas Road Gang Monday, Dec. 19-Lodge Meeting, 8 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 23-Jodie Jay Saturday, Dec. 24-NO DANCE Saturday, Dec. 31-Doc Wooley November

Safety Corner

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Lodge No. 173, Galveston Monday, Nov. 21-Lodge Meeting at Guarantee Federal Bldg., First & Laurel Streets, La Marque

*** Lodge No. 176, Houston Northwest

Wednesday, Nov. 9-Annual Lodge Meeting, 7 p.m. at 10126 Moorberry Lane, Houston; a meal will be served; Ladies bring a vegetable or salad covered dish

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Lodge No. 177 Academy Saturday, Nov. 12-Bill Walt's Goodtimers vs The Road Runners Saturday, Nov. 19-Jerry, Butch and the Gentres Sunday, Nov. 20-R.V.O.S. members and family annual catered supper. 5:30 till 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 26-Joe Paul Nichols' Great Band of Ft. Worth Saturday, Dec. 3-"Easy" of Waco Friday, Dec. 9-Scott & White Employees' Dance; Public Welcome Saturday, Dec. 10-Jerry Haisler & Melody Five Friday, Dec. 16-Christmas Party for Lodge 177 Members and their Families; Meal catered by Al's Barbecue B..rn Cater Saturday, Dec. 17-Jerry, Butch & The Gentres Friday, Dec. 23-Special Pre-Christmas dance 8 till 12 p.m. Music by public demand "PECOS".

Saturday, Dec. 24-No Dance Saturday, Dec. 31-Taylor Road Runners (Bingo- every Tuesday night. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Bingo 7 p.m. Jackpot each TuAday $500, consolation $100. Bingo hours have been changed about a month ago.)

Prevent Farm Falls

More than 20 percent of reported work injuries are the results of falls. Here are some tips on how to stay on your feet.

• Wear comfortable, well fitted, slip resistant work shoes or boots. Metal toe caps in the shoes or boots provide extra protection.

• Keep walks, aisles and working surfaces cleared of ice, snow, mud, manure, grease, spilled grain and other things that can cause falls.

• Avoid clutter in work areas, passageways and steps. Put tools and implements away when you are through with them.

• Keep extra riders off farm equipment.

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This is an ideal way for you and your family to wish all our members a Merry Christmas in lieu of sending cards. The monies sent in are used exclusively for our scholarship program and your contribution is tax deductible.

Those wishing to use this method to spread cheer should make their checks payable to: SPJST Scholarship Fund. Mail so as to arrive not later than December 14, 1983 to: SPJST Attn. Insurance Dept.

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