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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P. O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 NOVEMBER 23, 1983 USPS — 65848000 VOLUME 71—NUMBER 45

More Coverage Of The TFC

A beautifully engraved plaque recognizing the services of Bro.

Here we see Mr. Lyndon Olson speaking to the assembled delegates of the Texas Fraternal Congress, with Fraternal Affairs Section President Walter Stahmer of the Sons of Hermann standing on the left and SL President Nick A. Morris seated to the right. (All TFC pictures in this issue courtesy Tom Farley, Sons of Hermann, San Antonio).

One of the principal speakers at the recently concluded Congress in Temple was State Insurance Board Chairman Lyndon Olson, Jr. Mr. Olson is originally from Waco and has served on the State Board of Insurance since 1978, having twice served as chairman and appointed by then Governor Dolph Briscoe and more recently by Governor Mark White. In 1982 he served as the National president of Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). He is a former member of three State Legislatures, the 63rd, 64th, and 65th, and the Jaycees named him one of the Five Outstanding Texans Upon completion of his talk, Mr. Olson received a handshake from Bro. Morris in 1978. His services as speaker this and applause from TFC President Sid Pokladnik and Section President Walter year were secured by Nick A. Stahmer.

Morris, presidentof the SPJST, who introduced him. Mr. Olson's remarks follow. —NAM I'm delighted to have another opportunity to meet with the distinguished leadership and delegates from fraternal benefit societies serving Texas.

I guess it has been four years, Nick, (Nick Morris) since you invited me to speak to the Texas Fraternal Congress at New Braunfels.

It's particularly good to be with you on familiar Central Texas turf.

When I pass the north city limits sign of Austin, I always feel a sense of anticipation -- that I'm heading home to the part of Texas where I was born and have spent most of my life.

I want to commend the fraternal (Continued on page 3)

Temple Mayor John Sammons, Jr., addressing the delegates, after havin been introduced by TFC President Sid Pokladnik.

Pokladnik was presented to him by SL Vice President Bernard M. Gebala at the close of Sunday's session on behalf of the Supreme Lodge.

Czech Day 'Queen'

Sister Christina Zemanek

Sister Christina Zemanek (93) was selected the "Queen" of Czech Day at the State Fair in Dallas.

In their beginning years Sister Christina and husband, Joseph Zemanek, (who was a director of both the SPJST and RVOS organizations) lived near the communities of Needville and Guy (over 70 years, ago) where Br. Zemanek was recording secretary of Lodge "Laskavast” for 16 years, and his wife, Christina, was at every meeting or function with some sort kolace or pies, etc.

Later they moved to Blessing, Tx. and Br. Zemanek helped tremendously in organizing Lodge Elmaton No. 148. Her daughter, Sister Liddie Pavelka, Dallas, writes: "The lodge meetings and (Continued on page 2)

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NOTICE—EDITOR CORRECTION ON NOVEMBER PROJECT It has been called to our attention that there is a typographical error in a date given in the November Project.

In the paragraph concerning the Bay Colony in Boston we submitted the date of February 22, 1630, but it came out in the Vestnik as 1930.

Consequently, if you state the date as being 1930, we will have to accept it because that is the way that it appeared, however, the correct date is 1630.

Fraternally, Nick A. Morris President*** (Continued from page 1) functions were held in various farm homes; I was in the 12 to 16 year ages. The Sunday before the meeting at our house, I cleaned the house (washing windows, floors, etc. and mother helped and, in betwegp, baked for the svacina (lunch) and coffee to be served after the meeting.

Q don't see how she did it!)

But then those were the days; that's what our daddys and mothers `set up' for these younger generations.

Mother is proud, she and daddy were a part of it."

(How true, Sister Liddie; the same happened at our house when my parents helped organize Lodge Liberty No. 136 in Liberty County. I wonder if our younger generations appreciate all the ground work done by those "pioneers"! — Editor.)

The White House Office of Media Relations and Planning National Family Week, 1983

By The President Of The United States Of America

A Proclamation The family and family life are central to our American heritage.

Family bonds give us an anchor in the past, as well as hope for the future. It is within the family that tradition is created, individuals grow, and faith is nurtured. Through family living, we discover who we are, how to interact with our fellowman, and the values that make a free society possible.

Families perform the daily tasks that sustain and renew us, including raising children and caring for the elderly. Families not only provide better health but also serve the special needs of the handicapped. In

particular, those who have opened their homes through adoption and foster care deserve special thanks for offering the gift of family life to our Nation's less fortunate children.

Today, amid new pressures and needs, America is relearning the importance of its families. For instance, success in the national fight against drug and alcohol abuse must begin with a strong and united family. We are newly aware that the' family cannot be taken for granted, and that the support of a family can never truly be replicated.

In recognition of the importance of the family as an essential unit of our free and orderly society, the Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 45, has authorized and requested the President to designate the week beginning on November 20, 1983, as "National Family Week."

NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week of November 20 through November 26, 1983, as National Family Week. I applaud the men and women who uphold our families in many ways, as parents, grandparents, as the daughters and sons of older Americans.

I invite the Governors of the several States, the chief officials of local governments and all our citizens to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. During a week in which we will also observe Thanksgiving Day, I especially invite all Americans to give thanks for the family relationships with which we have been blessed.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of November, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eightthree, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and eighth.

Ronald Reagan Decorating Tips. It's expensive to furnish a home, but carefully chosen furnisture should last for years. To help consumers make wise selections, the Southern Furniture Manufacturers Association has produced three brochures: "Do's and Don'ts When You Buy Furniture," "When You Buy Wood Furniture" and "When You Buy Upholstered Furniture." For the set, send $1 in a stamped, self-addressed, businesssize envelope to: When You Buy, P.O. Box 2346, High Point, N.C. 27261. *** If you are among the 65 percent of motorists now filling up at selfservice pumps, it's up to you to check on your car's tires, oil, battery, window-washer wells, wiper blades and lights, reminds the Tire Industry Safety Council. One suggestion: Make every fourth stop at a full-service station, where at least the oil level is measured. *** Now that vaccines have been developed against parvovirus — the gastrointestinal disease that killed so many dogs in the late 1970s -- the panic over the virus has eased. But dogs still need protection, veterinarians warn. Since puppies are particularly susceptible, it's best that they be vaccinated early on, perhaps when they receive their first routine injections at 6 to 16 weeks of age.

Wednesday November 23, 1983-1TESTNiK/3 (Continued from page 1) benefit societies for the excellent work you do in Texas communities.

For whatever it's worth, you have my support in your effort to amend the Texas constitution to allow local governments to exempt property owned by veterans and fraternal organizations from taxation.

I'm sure I don't have to remind you that proposed constitutional amendment is No. 8 on the November 8 ballot.

You supported it in the legislature and helped get it submitted to the voters. I haven't heard of any organized opposition, but I know from experience with elections, you can't afford to take anything for granted.

Certainly, it seems reasonable that local units of government should have the option to grant tax exempt status to organizations which perform civic, charitable and patriotic functions.

The IRS already allows an exemption on your insurance premium income in consideration of the charities which you are involved in. Many of those projects would have to be funded by government if you had not taken them on.

I hope you will continue your good work in your communities and expand the visibility of these charitable endeavors.

This is a GOOD WAY to wind up a busy week — just a few miles down the road from home.

We had a lot of action in Austin this week, including one hearing which lasted for more than 10 hours.

I enjoy my job. But, if there is one thing, that I regret in keeping the kind of schedule that it requires . . . it is that there is just too little opportunity to sit down and think.

We get so busy dealing with the questions that we don't always have enough time to come up with the best answers.

That brings me to another reason I'm delighted to be with you today.

The invitation gave me an excuse to do some thinking about the "message" I would like to bring to my part of Texas, based on the experiences I have had these last five years as a member and chairman of the state Board of Insurance.

Problems of the insurance industry, which I am charged with regulating, are not confined to`state boundaries.

And, certainly, in an increasinglycomplex world, neither are they confined to the industry itself and the body of laws which historically have set out its duties and constraints.

I became acutely aware of the national and international ramifications of the industry and its overall place in the economy during my term as president of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

My duties in that position last year took me to all parts of this great nation.

And even abroad to participate in an investigation of re-insurance scandals extending to Romania and a dozen other countries.

The insurance industry and others which are a part of today's financial wonderland, with its national and worldwide entanglements, is undergoing fundamental and far-reaching change.

In part because it encourages loss heavily on less affluent younger control to hold do*n costs, shoulders, and increased authoriinsurance is deeply concerned with tarianism could be the response to human needs. lessening these tensions, mainDue to insurer efforts, hazards taining order and "making things have been reduced in the trans- work" again. portation system, businesses, homes These dire consequences, of course, should be avoided at all and neighborhoods.

I think the industry can be proud costs. of these contributions.

I foresee a more optimistic But, precisely because insurance outcome. is identified with human needs and I believe that people will realize the quality of life, consumers and that there is a more-limited the framers of public policy look to it availability of the things to which increasingly for solutions to major they are "entitled," ... and that they ills of society. will accept the fact that they cannot At times, the industry is even have all of them — unless they are expected to perform functions that willing to work harder and produce are no longer consistent with the more. pure private enterprise approach.

Meanwhile, the tumultuous It is asked, sometimes, to provide present is fraught with problems services which violate sound and challenges for regulators of business principles. industry, like me — and for It is called on to pay for the conse- business. For the consumer, too. quences of society's worst problems And for government at all levels.

— crime, deterioration of the inner We are, for example, seeing a city, the reckless driver, skyrocket- phenomenal rise in health care costs. ing awards of a liberal court system Millions are increasingly sensitive and destruction of property by to good health practices, and natural disasters in areas of high millions are incredibly negligent. risk for such calamities.

Medical care costs have increased Responding to these needs and an average of 14 per cent a year demands is difficult. since 1970.

It requires new products, changes Public and private funds spent for in the product delivery system, health care this year will total $362 changes in company management billion. That is more than 10 per cent and investment strategy, of the gross national product — and innovations in service. $150 billion more than federal And what is happening in the defense spending. world of insurance is reflective of a In 1971, the average annual broader change in our society itself. medical bill in this country was $341.

In 1981, the figure had risen to more We have been witnessing a social than $1,000, and it's still climbing. phenomenon which has been We have sought to insure referred to as the "Psychology of ourselves against all perils,. And we Entitlement" ... and some feel it is expect the best treatment available. being supplanted by the Our hospitals, regardless of size, are "Psychology of Protectionism." seeking to provide state of the art "The Psychology of Entitlement" facilities of all types. was based on a concept of a world in For the last three years, General which everyone was entitled to a Motors has paid out more for high standard of living and a wide employee health insurance range of benefits — as a matter of premiums than for steel to make right. cars.

We were entitled to good housing, Awesome medical technological good diet, good jobs, good pay, good advances. . . which lead us to think health care, good pension benefits, we can live life risk-free because regardless of ability to pay. "medical science can fix it when For two decades, this was a something breaks" ... have played a prevailing attitude of our society. role in creating an insurance I am not sure that it is not still a mechanism geared to assuring strong force. health care at any cost.

But there are some signs that the Employers, private and "Psychology of Entitlement" is government, and their insurance being shoved into the past. carriers are searching for some People realize that the cookie jar answers. So is the NAIC. is not bottomless and that we cannot So far, none has found a way to continue to consume, whether or not stop the merry-go-round; let alone we produce.

Emerge: The "Psychology of Pro- figure how to get off.

A recent nationwide survey tectionism". indicated that more and more of the In effect, it says: nation's biggest employers are "If there will not be enough in the involved in health care cost containfuture to go around, I am going to get my share of the limited supplies ment activities, including wellness programs and alternative care available."

That poses dangers, of mechanisms.

Hopefully, that may ease the load, course. but, it isn't just the price that we In an era of shortages, people may should be thinking about; it's the go to extremes to protect their lifedelivery system as well. styles and their opportunity to achieve their own expectations.

One of the most-serious issues Some see all sorts of spooks facing regulators and the economic materializing and flapping about institutions they oversee is menacingly during the adjustznent presented by the phenomenon of period. financial integration.

Unrest among students and In the simplest terms, the minorities, due to the threat of traditional lines of distinction decreased upward mobility, has between financial institutions are been predicted. disappearing.

So has inter-generational conflict Investment and securities firms if the -burden of caring for an in- have acquired insurance companies. creasingly-older population falls Insurance companies have acquired

investment and security firms.

Banks want to sell insurance and to expand their financial services.

The American Council of Life Insurance and others are pushing for a congressional moratorium on merging financial institutions.

The Treasury Department, with the Administration's blessing, is strongly supporting a financial services deregulation bill (S. 1609).

Today, the financial supermarket is already a reality.

Sears-Roebuck advertises the financial network center in your neighborhood store. It combines Allstate Insurance, Dean Witter stock brokers and Coldwell Banker real estate. Drop by while you are waiting for your new Die Hard battery to be installed.

Other retailers are experimenting with similar services.

K-Mart is testing aisle-side agent booths for life and health insurance.

Safeway is offering limited banking facilities.

I offer no criticism of this, as such.

Financial integration does pose some new challenges for regulators as well as the institutions involved, however.

In the regulatory scheme we are familiar with, banking commissioners and boards regulate banks under special laws and regulations . . Securities commissioners and the S.E.C. regulate securities . . . Insurance commissioners regulate insurance.

There are more questions than answers about who will regulate the complicated, multi-service institutions of tomorrow.

True, our present regulatory scheme is a patchwork quilt. But it has accomplished most of its goals and objectives.

Those goals include: Product dependability, through preservation of solvency of the insuring entity and through back-up systems such as state guaranty funds; — Product fairness, through enforced consumer protection in marketing, claim settlements, availability and pricing; and — Diversification of capital control and access to markets.

If these goals can be assured with advent of the one-stop financial supermarket, fine and dandy.

If they can be assured with a properly-monitored, interfaced electronic data and financial computer system, regulators have no, objection to the technological advance; but doubt arises if they can really be preserved in a hastilyimplemented, integrated financial system.

Competition — or lack of it -- is also a major worry.

Obviously, it seems to me, an integrated system could reduce competition now existing across industry lines, and, as the integrated institutions grow --assuming they do grow — ability of newcomers to enter the marketplace shrinks.

In event of-de-regulation, it is to be anticipated that the new unfettered financial entities would compete vigorously, at least for a time, but, should near-monopoly be the end result?

Is the financial community ready for a "Big-Three" as in automobile manufacturing?

It is possible, under darkest

4/VESTNfli— Wednesday, November 23, 1983

Here 1,8 e see two publicity posters prepared and set up on easels in the meeting room of the Texas Fraternal Congress, as prepared by Publicity Chairman Nick A. Morris. The two posters depict the issuance of Fraternal Week

Proclamations b y Governor Mark White. Temple Mtior John Sammons. Jr.,

and Austin Mayor Carole McClellan.

Insurance Legislators recently concluded that the rapid marriage of insurance and financial services industries may leave many insurance regulators lacking in technology and personnel to do their jobs.

And ...

"Like it or not, there are some real dangers with deregulation of financial services," concluded Sen. John R. Dunne of New York, chairman of a COIL task force on regulatory initiative.

"In this day of quick takeovers and instantaneous fund transfers, a company holding millions of dollars in policyholders funds can go broke in no time, and it could take insurance regulators months to learn about it," said Sen. Dunne.

The legislators' task force This is the inside kitchen staff who worked so diligently serving the meal concluded that deregulation must be Saturday, October 22nd. L to it Vallie Chlapek, Emil Hejl, Della Mares, Ann accompanied by "re-regulation."

Balusek, Dorothy Pechal, Frances Hejl, Vlasta Hruska, Adeline Kohutek, Martha Klusacek, Jerry Pechal (president of Lodge 47), and Alfred Klusacek "Our response has not been to cry (vice-president of Lodge 47). halt to deregulation, but instead to propose re-regulation to reaffirm circumstances, that some of these fundamental regulatory goals and systems may prove actuarially give government agencies what unsound. they do not have now — the human Resulting insolvencies might have and technical resources to meet a falling-domino effect on every those goals, principally that of affiliated entity. insurer solvency," Sen. Dunne said Public confidence in present There is merit in the stronglyinstitutions is dependent in part on backed objective of "getting the the security of deposit insurance government off the backs of and state guaranty funds. business."

But are such safety nets strong Deregulation of outmoded or enough, or flexible enough, to handle duplicative systems is a worthy a major insolvency of a giant, integoal. grated financial system? Or is it These are the three gentlemen who possible to construct such a net?

It is natural to favor removal of cooked the delicious meal served at Regulators are especially restrictions so as to permit greater Seaton Star Hall to the delegates to concerned with these questions freedom in the marketplace, but, we the Texas Fraternal Congress today as they monitor the efforts of are reminded, that good fences make Saturday, October 22nd. L to R: J. D. the Baldwin-United conglomerate to good neighbors.

Chlapek, Dan Balusek, and Willie avoid collapse.

Removing restrictions to the extent of inviting more competition Kohutek.

The National Conference

on one's own territory is, sometimes, not viewed with as much enthusiasm as "getting the government off my back."

Government should get out of the way and allow free and fair competition — so long as the consumer and investor don't get run over in the stampede.

Actually, I am less concerned with deregulation, as it is now being championed, as I am with over concentration of wealth and power in the hands of — and under the supervision of — a few behemoths of the financial jungle.

Further, I am unimpressed with Secretary of Treasury Regan's suggestions of a federal umbrella agency to oversee a melange of expanding financial institutions.

I doubt that such an agency would be as sensitive to the welfare of the smaller component units of the supermarket as is our present statelevel regulation.

There are no quick fixes to the regulatory-consumer service issues of the modern financial galaxy.

I believe that state government can continue to hold the course which, through the years, has preserved consumer and financial protections.

But pressures are great, and it may be later than we think.

Changes in the framework are inevitable. Rather than resisting them, we should devote our energies to shaping them to the benefit of future generations.

Regulation in the decade ahead must identify and respond to the long-term public interest.

Otherwise, those who are regulated may be unable to continue serving that public interest.

SPJST

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From the Vice President's Office The SPJST Scholarship Program for 1982-1983 has been a tremendous success. The Supreme Lodge is extremely proud that we were able to institute, fund and administer this most worthy project. The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor has conducted the selection of winners in a fair unbiased manner which lends a great deal of credibility to the program.

The Supreme Lodge urges all our young college student members to apply for the over twenty-five thousand ($25,000) plus dollars in scholarship money that is available each school year.

The following excerpts are from just a few of the "Thank You" notes received by the Supreme Lodge from the 1982-1983 recipients of a scholarship: Dear SPJST Lodge, I am thrilled to learn that I have been selected as a recipient of a One Thousand Dollar Scholarship. I consider it an honor and want to express my thanks and appreciation.

Dear SPJST Scholarship Committee, I would like to take this opportunity to express my thanks for the $1,000 scholarship you awarded me.

Supreme Lodge SPJST, Dear Sirs: I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for selecting me as a scholarship recipient. You have given me the opportunity of obtaining a goal in my life - attending Texas A & M. Thanks again for your financial assistance.

Dear Supreme Lodge, I would like to personally thank the Supreme Lodge for initiating a Scholarship Program to help college students with their expenses. Your graciousness is greatly appreciated.

I want to thank the Supreme Lodge and the Scholarship Committee for selecting me as a recipient of a scholarship. I will endeavor to continue my education and scholastic achievement.

See the back page of this Vestnik for details on how and when to apply.

Fraternally, Bernard M. Gebala Vice President ***

"Be Proud Of It."

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

Uncorrected Minutes of District VI Fall Meeting.

The fall meeting of District VI SPJST was held at the SPJST Hall in Hillje October 23, 1983 with Lodge 40-El Campo-Hillje and Lodge 138 Ganado as hosts. The meeting was called to order by President Linda Rubesh at 1:30 p.m.

Flag Bearer Jason Motal led the pledge to the flag. This was followed by a moment of silence in tribute to our deceased members.

Welcomes were extended by El Campo-Hillje Lodge 40 President James Kulcak and representing Ganado, Sophie Dybala. The response was given by District 1st Vice President Frank Zabransky.

Youth Counselor Janet Marek was asked to give her report. She stated that attendance at camp was good and that a decision would be made later on where to have camp in 1984. The educational tour to Natural Bridge Caverns was a success with eighty-two attending.

There was a good response from the youth at the district and state YAD's. Counselor Marek recognized Michelle Srubar and Lenise Kaspar (Lodge 30) as the district queen and duchess, Michael Marek and Danny Borak (Lodge 40) were also recognized as district king and duke.

Sister Marek said that next year the royalty and YAD would be held the same day. There was three hundred thirty four dollars in the Youth Fund left so it would go back to the youth.

All officers responded to the roll call of officers and all standing committee members, except Erwin Holy and Pauline Kalina, answered the committee roll call.

Eleven lodges responded to the roll call of lodges.

Joe Nezval made a motion that we dispense with the reading of the minutes and accept them as they were written in the Vestnik.

Frankie Vanek seconded it and the motion passed.

In the treasurer's report, given by Anton Kellner Jr., there was a balance of $1,424.44 in the Youth Fund on April 1st. Income was $1,488.00 making a total of $2,912.44.

The expenses totaled $2,577.59 leaving a balance October 1st of $334.85. In the General Expense Fund there was a balance on April 1st of $365.54. Income was $400 so the total was $765.54. The expenses amounted to $195 leaving a balance October 1st of $570.54. Youth Counselor Marek clarified some expenses in the Youth Fund.

District Director Matt Vanek brought greetings from the Supreme Lodge. He asked all sales representatives present to rise and 13 responded. Director Vanek stated there were 57 sales representatives in District VI with only 31 selling $1,249,300.00 worth of insurance in the first nine months of 1983. A

print-out would be sent to every to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. lodge from the Supreme Lodge Shirley then led the SPJST Pledge. asking that members get behind Roll call of officers was called with these non-productive sales repre- all being present. There were 20 sentatives. There is a sales members present.

The minutes of the previous campaign on at the present time where the top 30 sales represen- meeting were read by Secretary tatives with over $2,000.00 annual Barbara Hykel. They were approved premiums would attend the 1984 as read.

All other reports were given in convention. The dates of the convention would be June 17-21 in order and approved.

Corpus Christi with approximately Youth Leader Willie Mae Schuetz 400 delegates in attendance. It was gave the youth club report. The club being hoped that the convention donated to St. Paul's United Church would last only three days in 1984. of Christ bazaar. The club went to Money was still available for loans Six Flags October 28th and a at 11 1/2 % interest. Sales classes had hayride was held October 29th. The been held in Hallettsville and El youth members are working on their Campo. Director Vanek gave some Christmas project for the rest home. statistics on the cost of printing the The youth clubbers will be taking Vestnik. Postage was $792.00 and cakes to the Rest Home December publications cost were $1,460.00. 7th. They will be donating to the There was some consideration being West CYO Paper Drive November made in printing the Vestnik every 19th and 20th. Each youth is asked other week. Sales over the state in to attend as many Friday night the first nine months of 1983 were socials as they can to help put their 1936 new certificates for $14 million; Christmas program together. Terry 1925 terminated in that time period Hykel brought the birthday cake.

The Board of Trustees' report was so there was only a net gain of 11 policies.

However, about given by President Robert Dobecka. $3,747,000.00 was gained in Brother Dobecka reported that the insurance. There are about 450 sales District III spring meeting will be representatives in the state with held at Cottonwood. The Christmas only about 250 producing. Over the party has been set for December 18 state, the premium income was at 3 p.m., with a turkey/dressing $1,683,000.00 and the income from supper and youth program to follow loans was $1,537,000.00. There was a immediately after supper. Everyone good increase in assets. Statewide, is asked to bring a covered dish.

Vicki Marie Kostecka was the youth camps spent $27,384.00.

Director Vanek concluded his report accepted as a new juvenile member.

Door prizes drawn were: $10.00, by stating that anyone who is interested in acquiring the SPJST Christina Archer, not present; History they should let President $10.00, Jo Dee Ann West, not present; $7.00 progressive door Nick Morris know.

The Rest Home Director was prize, Grace Pavlas, not present; and absent. the $2.00 door prize was won by George Straten.

There was no old business.

The next meeting will be Sunday, Under new business, Leona Macha, William Berkovsky and December 4 at 3 p.m. We will be Eddie Vrana were appointed to the holding election of officers and Nominating Committee. delegates for the convention.

Board of Trustees' meeting will be There was no report from the Friday, December 2 at 7 p.m.

Auditing Committee.

The spring meeting location Everyone is urged to attend the would be East Bernard, probably next monthly meeting since it is the the last part of March at the election of officers and delegates.

I hope to see everyone attend the American Legion Hall.

El Campo-Hillje President Kulcak meeting.

Fraternally, announced their bingo every Peggy Dobecka, Monday night with a special the Reporter Monday before Thanksgiving when SPJSTturkeys will be given away.

Projects were held by the youth clubs.

Snook The oldest members present were Jerry Polasek, Lodge 50, who won an SPJST tie clip, and Julie Janek (Lodge 28) who won an SPJST bracelet.

Lodge No. 9 held their November James Kulcak made a motion to monthly meeting Wednesday, adjourn the meeting which was November 2 with a sausage and seconded by everyone.

The adjournment of the meeting covered dish supper.

President Richard Vajdak called was followed by a youth program with youth from Taiton, Victoria and the meeting to order. Mark Jakubik led the Pledge of Allegiance.

El Campo taking part.

Donnie Victorick had roll call of Fraternally, officers; all were present.

Elaine Berkovsky Secretary Lyndon Jakubik read District VI Secretary the minutes of the October meeting, -SPJSTthey were approved as read.

Communication included: LetterLodge Child Abuse Program.

Property Committee report was given by Ruth Kovar.

Youth Club report was given by Dear Readers: The regular monthly meeting of Betty Schoenemann.

Old Business: Lodge 6, Cottonwood was called to Items covered included ceiling order at 3 p.m. Sunday, November 13, 1983 by President Robert fans and air-conditioner.

New Business: Dobecka.

Delegates to the State Convention President Dobecka called on Shirley Dobecka and Elaine Stuckly were elected.

Lodge No. 9 Plans December Activities

6 To Hold Annual Meeting

6/VESTMK—Wednesday, November 23, 1983 Christmas Party - December 4, 1983 2:00-Youth Club Meets 4:00-Local Lodge Meeting 5:00-Covered Dish Supper 6:00-Program by Youth, and a visit from Santa if all are good Election of officers for 1984 include: President-Richard Vajdak, Vice President-James Schoenemann, Secretary-Lyndon Jakubik, Treasurer-Clint Sebesta, Financial Secretary-Donnie Victorik, Reporter-Dorothy See, Flag BearerMark Jakubik, Youth Leader-Betty Schoenemann, Asst. Youth LeaderAnn Schoeneman Property Committee is composed of Ruth and Edwin Kovar, Richard Vajdak, and Ernest Jakubik.

The meeting adjourned.

I hope to see all of you at our Christmas party December 4, 1983.

Fraternally, Dorothy See, Reporter

-SPJST-

20 Announces Their Christmas Party

Lodge

Once again, the members of Lodge 20, Granger, are looking forward to a superb Christmas party following their regular meeting.

All members are asked to bring a covered dish of a vegetable, sweets and/or salad.

The big event will take place Sunday, December 11th at 2 p.m. in the SPJST Lodge Hall in Granger.

There will be some important issues discussed at the meeting such as the coming convention to be held in Corpus Christi in 1984; also, at this time, three of our members will receive their 50-years pins.

Members, come and find out who the young people of Granger were who received a $500 Scholarship from the Supreme Lodge of the SPJST in Temple.

Fraternally, Elizabeth Vitek, Secretary

-SPJST-

23 Sets Date For Annual Meeting

Lodge

Dear Members: Sunday, December 11, 1983 at 2 p.m. Lodge 23, Nova Morava will hold the annual membership meeting.

For the business meeting and social, we will meet at Eddie Vrana's cabin. Please, we urgently invite you and need you to join us in making this a well-represented and significant annual event. This meeting is especially important, because we need to elect officers and two delegates to the 1984 Convention; also very urgent is our need to decide what action to take on a serious issue: the future of our lodge building which is revealing its age in several ways.

We ask those planning to attend to bring a food dish of your choice, so that we can share with one another and enjoy a variety of foods, drinks and good company.

Fraternally, Hattie Brossmann

-SPJST-

24 Makes A $200 Donation Loage

Dear Members: Our meeting of Lodge 24, Cyclone was called to order by President David Vanicek.

The flag was presented by Misty Gotcher and Gary Coots who then led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

We remained standing for our deceased member, Brother Joe J. Janacek.

On the sick list we have Steve Harvell who is the father of two youth members, Michael and Jason Harvell. We wish him good health.

The donation Committee acted upon a $200.00 donation to be given to Brother Johnnie Svoboda who had an accident at his work.

Secretary Pat Vanicek read correspondence from the Joe J. Janacek family for the flowers, and from the John Stefka family for the money.

New members accepted by the membership are Amber Henderson (signed up by Sales Representative Charlie Waits), and Mark Alan Mikeska (signed up by SR Louise Zavodny).

Plans for our Christmas party for Sunday, December 11th at 4 p.m. were finalized. The lodge will furnish turkeys and dressing, the ladies of the lodge were asked to bring a vegetable or salad and dessert.

Ladies who will be cooking the turkeys include Laveda Geistman, Arleen Tschoener, Louise Zavodny, Regina Zabcik, Vlasta Martinec, Millie Schiller, Nancy Posvar and Margaret Mikeska. Those who volunteered to make dressing are Laverne Cabla, and Regina Zabcik.

The tree will be donated by Brother Billy Smetanka. The youth club members will have a small program after supper. The youth will be exchanging presents and anyone having youngsters who are not members may like to bring a gift for their child.

Remember New Year's Eve dance when we will be having Sterling Country playing, so make your reservations early and call Doris Vanicek at 985-2571; you may also make your reservations at any dance.

A youth club report was given by Youth Leader Carol Chervenka thanking all who came to the halloween party. Many of the youth were wearing costumes and they had a hayride and plenty of food to eat. The youth will be selling tickets so support the youth project and buy tickets from them They will, also be decorating the Christmas tree. The youth club received a thank you note from the "Child Abuse Center" for their monetary donation.

Louise Zavodny, chairman of the Rules & Regulations Committee, presented them to the members and they were accepted with the changes they proposed.

We then proceeded into the election of officers, committee chairmen and delegates. Officers who were elected are: President — David Vanicek, Vice President — Charlie Waits, Secretary — Pat Vanicek, Treasurer — E. J. Geistman, Financial Secretary — Doris Vanicek, Reporter — Arleen Tschoener, Youth Leader — Carol

Chervenka, Assistant Youth Leader —Johnny L. Chervenka.

Serving as chairmen include: Bar — Raymond Coots, Tickets — Bernice Sebek, Booking — Louise Zavodny, Cleanup — Milton and Martha Zavodny, Kitchen — will be held by one member for one month at a time; the first three months will be held by: Margaret Mikeska in January, Laverne Cabla for February, and Louise Zavodny in March. Then, at our March meeting, we will appoint some others for the next three months.

Elected to the Board were: Arleen Tschoener, Laverne Cabla, Harold Vanicek and Milton Zavodny.

Delegates to serve at the convention for next year are: Pat Vanicek, Laverne Cabla, Charlie Waits, Raymond Coots, E. J. Geistsman, Bernice Sebek, Carol Chervenka and Louise Zavodny.

Alternates include Eugene Haisler, Regina Zabcik, Joe Sebek, Laveda Geistman and Shirley Waits.

Birthday celebrants attending the meeting included Sister Olga Martinec, Brother Jerry Zavodny and youth Brent Vanicek.

Members celebrating their anniversaries were Brother L. B. and Sister Bertha Haisler, Brother Milton and Sister Martha Zavodny, and Brother Marvin and Sister Oleta Wilde, who were all present at the meeting. To these and anyone else celebrating their anniversaries this month: Best Wishes to them!

Door prizes were won by Charlie Waits, Pat Vanicek, Rodney Posvar and Janet Macek.

Our next meeting will be Wednesday, December 14 at 7:30 p.m. Social will follow; bring your snacks. Be sure and remember the Christmas party for Sunday, December 11th and also remember to make your New Year's Eve dance reservations by calling Doris Vanicek at 985-2571.

Fraternally, Bernice Sebek, Reporter

-SPJSTLodge 33 Annual

Meeting & Dinner Dear Members: Our annual meeting will be held December 11, 1983 at our SPJST Hall at Bleiblerville beginning at 10:30 a.m.

At 12 noon a free chicken stew will be served to Lodge 33 members and their families; those family members who do not have an SPJST certificate will have to pay $2 per adult and $1 per child from age 6 through 12 for all the food you want to eat. Be sure to bring your bowls and spoons.

The meeting will reconvene at 1:30 p.m. with the election of officers and board members. We will also have to elect our delegates to the 1984 SPJST Convention. WE URGE ALL MEMBERS TO BE PRESENT .

Fraternally, Lillie Mikeska, Secretary -SPJST-

Have you had a name

change? If so, make sure your SPJST certificate has been updated.

Results of Lodge 47, Seaton Annual Meeting Dear Members and Friends: Our meeting Sunday, November 6 started at 1 p.m. with President Jerry Pechal calling the meeting to order.

Flagbearers Daryl Kortis and Tim Wilson led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. The members remained standing for a moment of silence in memory of our departed Sister Anna Hruska of Conroe, Texas. May her soul rest in peace.

Reported on the sick list were Monroe Lucko, Will. Junek and Shirley Patterson. We wish all of you a speedy recovery. Shirley was able to be with us at this meeting, hope you keep feeling better, Shirley.

Ann Balusek and Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Schroeder were our only visitors. Come again!

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

Correspondence consisted of thank you notes from Kathaleen Odstrcil, Gena Odstrcil and Melissa Simcik for the scholarship checks and corsages and lunch served after the meeting, also, a thank you note from Ann Hejl for being remembered when she was in the hospital.

New members accepted into our membership are: Samuel D. Crawford, Jr., Brenda Lucille Klusacek, Roger Lee Mikeska, Ricky Edward Mikeska, Becky Renae Lamb, Linda Kay Matlock, Toni Jean Hoelscher and Ernest Ray Matlock. We welcome all these new members and hope you join in our activities.

President Pechal thanked Willie and Adeline Kohutek for being chairpersons in charge of the food for the Texas Fraternal Congress.

We, in turn, wish to thank all the people who helped us; also, a special thanks to: Emil Hejl, Anton Vitek, David Pechal, Woodrow Marek, Edward Mihatsch, Henry Mares, Willie Kohutek and Jerry Pechal for coming out for a special workday Saturday, October 8th. All the above donated their time and labor with no monetary compensation. We enjoy getting together and working together just for the fellowship and we get a lot of work done that way.

Chairperson Evelyn Heese also thanked everyone who helped them behind the bar during the month and also Eugene and Ann Hejl and Woodrow and Gladys Marek for helping the afternoon of the Texas Fraternal Congress.

Johnnie Hruska has been busy remodeling the kitchen cabinets so the new electric hamburger grill can be installed.

Willie Kohutek has been busy putting in additional lights in the hall.

Floyd Stuteville donated one pumpkin, weighing 101 pounds which decorates our stage at the present time, However, in December, we are looking forward to all the pumpkin pies he will make out of that one pumpkin.

A special "thank you" to Dolores Skrabanek for preparing the election ballots for our elections at this meeting.

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A donation to the "Child Abuse" program was tabled until our next meeting so that the ladies on the committee could find out more about the needs of this program. Serving on this committee are Anna Hejl, Helen Janacek, Dolores Skrabanek and Emily Stuteville.

Brother Nick Morris spoke briefly about the amendments pertaining to fraternal organizations which were to be voted on November 8.

Vallie Zavodny read the minutes of the last board meeting. The Christmas party was brought up and agreed to be held the second Sunday in December (December 11). Willie and Adeline Kohutek will be the chairpersons in charge of the food with the help of a lot of good members. This is also free labor, good fellowship and good food. We will need help Saturday and Sunday and we welcome all volunteers. The members are asked to bring salads and sweets for the meal Sunday. The youth program will start at 4 p.m. followed by happy hour and meal.

The election of local officers followed and Frances Hejl, Evelyn Heese and Dorothy Tomasek were appointed to the Tabulating Committee. Henry Janacek, Leon Zavodny and Daniel Wiley were on the Ballot Committee. After all the ballots were counted, the officers remained the same as they were this year. They are Jerry Pechal, president; Alfred Klusacek, vicepresident; Ann Koon, Secretary; Henry Mares, treasurer; Willie E. Kohutek, financial-secretary. The youth leader and assistant youth leader switched places so our new youth leader is Rosie Craft and assistant is Mary Ann Billeck. J. D. Chlapek was re-elected as auditor.

Two Board of Trustees members had to be elected and they are: Woodrow Marek and Robert Heese.

Thirteen delegates were elected to go to the convention in June; namely, Willie E. Kohutek, Jerry Pechal, Frank Klinkovsky, Dan 13alusek, Alfred Klusacek, Woodrow Marek, Adeline Kohutek, Anton Motl, Dorothy Pechal, Dolores Skrabanek, Anton Vitek, Henry Mares and Vallie Zavodny. Congratulations to all the above officers and delegates!

Willie E. Kohutek also announced he will be a candidate for District II director. More on this later.

Happy Birthday in November to Jerry Pechal and Matilda Sefcik.

Happy Anniversary to Mr. and Mrs. Billy Joe Billeck, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Hejl, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Janacek, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mares, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sirney (50 years this month!), Mr. and Mrs. Frank Spanhel (also 50 years this month!), Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Stute ville and Mr. and Mrs. Anton Vitek.

Our next meeting will be Sunday, December 4, 1983 at 2 p.m. Mark this date and Sunday, December 11 on your calendar; also, Friday, December 9 the youth will have their practice for the Christmas program and the hall will be decorated by the members. I hope to see a group of you out that night.

Your help is always needed!

Fraternally, Adeline Kohutek, Reporter -SPJST-

74, Lovelady Newslettet

Lodge

The holidays will be here soon.

Halloween has come and gone, and our youth club did a great job, as always, decorating our lodge hall with ghost, gobblins and witches were everywhere.

Our youth club is planning to have a float in the Crockett Christmas Parade. It seems like they are always involved in something new and exciting, while the rest of us just carry on the hum-drum activities of the lodge.

Let's all make a New Year's resolution, to get involved in Lodge 74 activities for 1984. Don't let prejudice keep you from attending, socials or lodge meetings. We have an outstanding group of people as your officers and trustees, who will listen and work with all members in any way for the betterment of our lodge, so attend the lodge meetings held at 7:30 p.m. the second Monday night of each month and express your thoughts.

We have several new members this month; they are: Gerald Thornton of Trinity, Laughlin Gordon, Tammy Knox, Lois Keown, Jenifer L. Bond and Rynn C. Beard, all of Crockett, Massey L. Peavy, Bettie A. Peavy, Michael L. Peavy, Massey C. Peavy and Stephan W. Reuter, all of Houston, Jeffrey W. Smith and David T. Driskell, both of Lovelady. We are happy to have all these fine people as members of our lodge.

Happy Birthday this month goes to - Jasper Jennings and Irene Ball, both of Texas City, Bill McInnis of Crockett, W. D. Luce of Lufkin and Norma Beasley of Jasper.

December 10th is a date to remember because we will have Dennis Ivy playing for us at our Saturday night social; the admission for this night only will be $3.00 per member and $3.50 per guest, so everyone make plans to attend.

A reminder to all members if you have a question concerning your insurance or dues, call the financial secretary, Sister Marie Wright at 544-2542; any question concerning Lodge 74, or entertainment contact your Lodge 74 Secretary Creola Wilcox, 544-2339.

Fraternally, Creola Wilcox, Reporter -SPJSTImportant

Announcements From Lodge 88 This is November 14, and three days from now a bunch of plump turkeys will be given away at our Social Night, November 17th. Now, I do not know who will be the lucky ones because we usually have a large attendance at these "give away nights" and everyone hopefully wishes to be the lucky one.

I wish everyone luck; I was one of the lucky ones to take one turkey home with me last year; this year, again, there will be happy faces with a turkey in their arms.

Remember this will be repeated again December 15 at the Social Night Thursday to supply you with a plump turkey for your Christmas dinner. Be sure and come to enjoy

the pleasure of playing and maybe a prize of a Christmas turkey. GOOD LUCK! The Lodge 88 History Book is ready for you to pick up; you may be able to buy one at the monthly lodge meeting for $10.00 plus postage if ordered by mail. (Monthly meetings are held every third Monday in the month.) You also may be able to obtain these by contacting Frances Olexa at 681-3650, or Tim Kostom 864-7500 or Naomi Spencer 862-1722; get one for yourself and your children to read about the accomplishments, and be proud of our pioneers who gave birth to our Lodge 88 with love and such meager beginnings.

Our annual lodge meeting is scheduled for the second Sunday, December 11th at 10 a.m. with the December meeting, and, after closing the December meeting, the annual meeting will open. As a good member, make allowances to be present that Sunday and perform your duties as a Lodge 88 member.

Besides the election of lodge officers and committees for 1984, delegates for the 1984 SPJST Convention to be held in Corpus Christi will be elected and also the alternates.

Therefore, make it your business and attend as a caring member. It is our lodge, your lodge, and MY LODGE SINCE 1920; be proud and cast your vote.

Fraternally, Frances Olexa

families of our departed members and friends.

Congratulations to M/M Joe Dearing, Jr., parents of baby boy, Jacob Ryan, born October 10, 1983; grandparents are M/M Joe L. Dearing and M/M Sonny Lasiter of Ft. Worth; great-grandparents are M/M John H. Murphy; also congratulations to M/M Doug Harrison of Houston, parents of baby boy, Dustin Richard, born Nov. 1, 1983. Proud grandmother is Peggy Hubenak of Houston and great-grandfather Richard Hubenak of Ft. Worth.

Congratulations to Mike and Sherrie Watkins who were married Friday, November 11, 1983 at the home of M/M Albert Kubala, parents of Sherrie. Remember Mike and Sherrie November 11 is Armistice Day so the fighting is over We wish you both lots of happiness in the years ahead.

We were privileged to have Ms. Pam Davis, daughter of Dickie and Martha Durham to address our lodge meeting with information concerning the Tarrant County Child Abuse program. Pam is with the Tarrant County District Attorney's office.

A motion was made and approved to donate $500 to the Tarrant County Child Abuse Program.

Our next lodge meeting will be December 18, 1983 starting at 1 p.m. followed by our annual Christmas party, starting at 5 p.m.

-SPJST-We will be preparing the Christmas bags at 8 a.m. at the lodge hall December 18, 1983.

It's Party Time!!

Fraternally, Lodge No. 88, Houston, will host John H. Murphy, the annual BLUE ROOM PARTY Reporter Lodge No. 92 Sunday, December 4th. The cost of -SPJST the tickets will be $10.00 each. The party will begin at 4 p.m. and you District VII Meeting can dance until 9 p.m.!

The Knights of Dixie will play a variety of Ballroom music for your Hosted By Lodge 133 dancing pleasure. Nat Gonzales will be on hand to mix your favorite drinks. A delicious dinner will be served at the dinner, hour.

Tickets may be purchased in the lodge office and in the Blue Room any Thursday, Friday or Saturday night from Nat. Willie Wehring, Chairman of the Blue Room Committee, will also have tickets available for you to purchase.

Bring your friends or meet them at the lodge for an evening of Good Food, Great Dancing and Cool Drinks!!

Where else, but at Lodge No. 88 can you get so much for your money!! The cost of the tickets will include FOOD - FUN - DRINKS -- AND DANCING Publicity Committee Lodge No. 88 Houston, Texas -SPJST--

News From Lodge No. 92, Ft. Worth, Tx. Our regular monthly meeting was held Nov. 13, 1983 with a very good attendance. Committee chairpersons gave their reports, Birthday cards were sent to members 65 years and older during the month of October, and get well cards were sent to members confined to hospitals and at home.

Sympathy cards were sent to

District VII President Bill Marek presiding at the district social held October 30 at San Antonio.

Members of District VII held their fall meeting and social at the Comanche Park at San Antonio with good representation from most of the lodges in the district The park was opened at 10 a.m. and there were members who arrived shortly after.

8/VESTNIK—Wednesday, November 23,1983

News From Lodge 172, Pasadena

Sister Emillie Amburn was recognized as the oldest member (86 years) attending the District VII meeting.

She is a member of Lodge 133.

A noon meal was prepared by our Social Committee and we wish to thank them for their efforts, also to thank everyone for bringing the covered dishes. There was plenty for all, we had enough for our dinner and also afternoon snack.

Various games were played by mostly everyone; they were led by Sister Maxine Pavliska of Lodge 107, Floresville. Thank you Maxine, the sack race was really something to see, also the egg throwing contest; the older members enjoyed the contest as much as the youth.

President Bill Marek opened the afternoon meeting. He welcomed everyone to San Antonio and was happy to have such a good attendance. After recognizing many of the officers and others, he called upon District VII Director Thelma Hrncir who gave us information on the upcoming convention and "Child Abuse" project.

The subject of the upcoming convention was discussed. We also had Monta Foster of Corpus Christi Lodge 79 who gave us a very good detailed report as to the program that has been discussed for the convention, so we are looking forward to next year, and we do hope that we all can contribute some good for the betterment of our organization.

Lodge 133, San Antonio will have their regular meeting November 20th.

Fraternally, Dominic Netek - SPJST -

Meeting Time Changed For Lodge 154, Ft. Worth Dear Members and Friends: Our meeting Sunday was called to order by President Brother Jerry Milan.

The Pledge to the flag was recited by the members.

All reports were approved as read.

Members of Lodge 133 were responsible for the delicious dinner served at the District VII meeting. (The Social Committee composed of Sister Grace Rohan and Sister Mary Popp are to be complimented for the fine job, with the others who helped.) L to R: Sister Henrietta Kalmus, Sister Grace Rohan, Sister Evelyn Matula and Sister Mary Popp.

Brother Milan reported we will have 8 delegates to the convention.

He reported on the big success of our Halloween Party and thanked all the sisters for the cakes donated for the youth club's cake walk. They did real well.

Winners in ages under 10 were: 1st place-Tashia Wood, 2nd-Codi Kubala, (failed to get name of 3rd place winner). In age 10 and up: 1st place — Kristy Strain, 2nd — Amy Steinman, 3rd — Jason Gowins.

Adults: 1st place — Dell Railsback, 2nd — Ella Davis, 3rd — Jerry Eaton and Lee Whiting (tied).

As usual, the spookhouse was the highlight of the evening. Thanks also to all for the goodies for the social that followed.

Sister Rose Steinman gave a good report on Czech Day at the Fair.

Brother Don Steinman gave a good report on the District III meeting. We all enjoyed the delicious food and hospitality. A report was also given on the 45th anniversary of Lodge 92, which was a big success.

We were reminded of the Christmas dinner and dance that will be held Sunday, December 4 with Lodge 180 hosting the area Lodges 92, 154, 180 and 183; you are asked to call Sister Mary Renfro at 237-1500 or Mary Pavey at 921-2397 and let us know how many in your family will attend. Do this as soon as possible, so we can notify Lodge 180.

Brother Milan reported we will have our Christmas party along with Sokol Fort Worth, Thursday, December 15 at 7:30 p.m. Sisters are asked to bring goodies, for a social that will follow Santa's visit. If you desire bring a gift for your child.

Friday, November 25 our Bingo games will be a benefit for the Child Abuse Program; try to attend.

Congratulations .are extended to our November anniversary celebrants, Brothers and Sisters: Frankie and Martha Milan (14 years), Don and Rosie Steinman (40 years), Emil and Frances Mamula (34

years), and Benny and Mary Pavey (48 years).

Don and Rosie were surprised, after Bingo Friday night, with all their family and friends for a party.

We hope you all have many more.

We extend our get well wishes to Sister Bobbie English who is in the hospital. We were glad to hear Sister Ann Banfi of Chicago is doing better with her broken arm. We heard Brother Henry is doing a good job cooking and washing dishes.

We're also glad to know that Sister Ann Langer of Lodge 92 is better.

We also wish a speedy recovery to Brother Miro Jurcik of Lodge 130, Dallas, who is in the hospital. Get well soon, Miro.

It was voted that our meeting time will be changed to 2 p.m. instead of 3 p.m. Be sure and make a note of this for all meetings.

Our next meeting will be Sunday, December 11 at 2 p.m. Be sure and attend; the delegates will be elected and also election of officers for 1984.

Jerry Max Lane will play Saturday for a Country/Western dance, November 26th. He will also play for New Year's Eve. Advanced tickets will be sold after December 1st for $10.00 per person (mid-night champagne and favors).

We wish you all a "Happy Thanksgiving" and may good health be with you.

Brother Don Steinman was our door prize recipient and he, in turn, gave it to the lodge. I failed to mention at our October meeting that Sister Mary Renfro was our winner.

We had a social following and watched the Cowboys lose.

A memorial was made in memory of Sophie I3ecan by: Benny and Mary Pavey -- $10.

There will be NO Bingo during the month of December due to Christmas party rentals; be back Friday, January 6th.

So until ... Keep Smiling!

Fraternally, Mary Pavey

Hello to all our Vestnik members and readers throughout the State!

We read our Vestnik in the English and Czech sections about the important news concerning many lodge events, including our lodge especially the last monthly meeting we had a successful turnout even though we had the cold wind blowing from Nebraska-way; this is the way it should be. Thanks to all our lodge members who came to the meeting; hoping you will continue attending meetings because there is always some important information discussed and acted upon.

Esther and I don't hesitate one bit driving 30 miles one way to a lodge meeting or dance because we learn good news about the future activities of our lodge, therefore, I urge you all from Lodge 172 to keep in mind to attend our lodge functions and learn to be proud of your fraternal organization.

Our November 12th dance was well-attended by various lodge members within our area. Thanks to all of you who came for a good time.

Host and hostess were Louis and Margie Hrabina of Baytown.

Those helping in the bar and kitchen included: Brother Jerry C. Dressler and Vickie Dressler, with the assistance of Brother Tommy Wallace during intermission. The music was performed by Donnie Wavra and the Hi-Liters who played wonderful ballroom and variety music. We had special visitors, District V 1st Vice President Jerry Prochazka and his wife from Crosby, plus many other members at Table II-A. Everyone enjoyed the company and thanks, please come back soon. We also had John and Renea Ordner, Mary Huser with her friend Wayne, and Brother Raymond and Sister Ruby Skrabanek of Jacinto City enjoying themselves at our lodge dance. We appreciate your support.

December 2nd, there will be a Lodge 172 members' social for those who are only working voluntarily.

Members, it's also time for you to pay your dues at Lodge 172 for 1984.

Don't forget to contact Financial Secretary Sally Smith to pay your dues promptly. We have a big lodge that looks like a baby dome, it's big enough for large conventions, any huge business meetings or demonstration shows, plus a large lighted-paved parking lot with the best security at 3609 Preston Road in Pasadena; take Preston (South) to Fairmont Blvd. until you get to the Baptist Church and turn left in front of it and go back two blocks to 3609 Preston on your fight. Many of you will be surprised and delighted to see our continuous improvements since our dedication.

May our sick members continue recovering from their aches and pains; and to our deceased members, may eternal light shine upon them.

Fraternally, John T. Mikeska -SPJST -

Wednesday, November 23, 1983---VESTNIK/9

News From Lodge 177, Academy

Dear Members and Friends: In the absence of our Reporter Shirley Cantu, I will try to muddle through another letter.

The meeting was called to order.

by President Jerry Tomastik at 7:30 p.m.

All officers were present except Youth Leader Anne Tomastik who was absent due to the death of her mother in Houston Wednesday morning. Our sympathy and thoughts are with Anne.

The minutes were read and approved. There were no communications.

At the last meeting we had nine new members, Roger Lee Smith, Kathy Michelle Wheat, Clarence Mong, Carolyn McLean, William Edward Toliver, Kay Sue Toliver, Amanda Marie Brown, Catherine Marie Pustka and Loretta Jane Strmiska.

This month we had six new members, Ida Marie Beuther, Don Allen Beuther, Charles Lloyd Niles, Jr., Sandra Inez Johnson, Linda and Larry Bland.

Two transferees from Lodge 80 were LaDonna Latham and Kellie Latham McCoy. (I included all names at the suggestion of President Jerry Tomastik and Louis Driska so these people would know they had been accepted.)

The Board of Trustees reported that the parking lot work is complete and looks good. New Year's Eve dance tickets will be the same price as last year and will be on sale by December 1st. The Bar/ Kitchen floor was cleaned and waxed and looked good. Child Abuse donations were delivered to Mr. and Mrs. Miller, also a cheek for $200.00 was put in the bank. If any member has food discount coupons, these can also be used in the child abuse program. As before mentioned all members are asked to bring any kind of donations: canned food, boxed food, toys, etc. to the lodge Christmas party to be given to the Child Abuse program.

There was no old business.

Wilbert Ramm thanked the lodge for the plant sent to him while he was in the hospital.

There was no new business brought up.

Don't forget, in our December meeting, we will have election of officers and delegates, so be present and vote. (Just a footnote: If all the members who came to elect their friends and relatives would come to the other meetings and help their chosen officers and also see, for themselves, the performance of the friend or relative they helped elect, it would greatly help the lodge and new officers. If you don't attend more than one meeting, you have no idea what goes on in the lodge, except by hearsay.)

Otis and I helped Bar Chairperson Pat Tomastik and Helen Bland behind the bar on a Saturday night and we enjoyed ourselves just like old times. Remember, if you want to get in on the fun, sign up to help the lodge do your part; it will be appreciated.

Door prizes were won by Mary Soudelier and Frances Love. Ho hum! we may have to make Frances stay at home.

Jackie Beck

Fun Night at Longview

Winners of second annual costume Halloween Ball held at Lodge 178 at Longview. L to R: First place, Jim and Emily Heslep (Zorro), second place, Gary and Vickey Edgar (Grave Lady and Clown), third place, Max and Sue Bearey (Raggedy Ann and Andy). (Photo by Secretary Gladys DeWitt)

Lodge 179 Plans Christmas Party Dear Members and Guests, A sumptuous Thanksgiving supper consisting of tasty, baked turkey and dressing plus great variety of delectable side dishes and delicious desserts was enjoyed by a large group of Lodge 179, Warrenton members and guests Thursday night, November 10 in the former Zapp Hall Kitchen in Warrenton.

This party was held in conjunction with the regular lodge meeting with President Harold Bergmann presiding.

Jeanette Schoenst read the minutes of the previous meeting and also gave the treasurer's report.

Both readings were accepted as given.

Arnold Peters read the financial standing. The refund checks were also given to Brother Peters to distribute.

The Christmas meeting and party was briefly discussed. It will be held in the Round Top Rifle Association Hall Saturday night, December 11th, with happy hour at 6 p.m. A short business session will be conducted at 7 p.m.

This will be followed by the Christmas party; there will be a gift exchange in a $4 prize range. If you wish to participate, a man bring a gift for a gentleman and a woman for a lady.

There will be other entertainment followed by a smoked turkey supper where members bring a side dish or dessert to help complete the menu.

President Bergmann thanked the serving committee and volunteers for preparing the turkey and dressing and serving the meal.

It was decided, starting with January 1984 meeting, new serving committees will be appointed. Each group is to serve three consecutive meetings; and, if inconvenient to help, then send your own replacement.

Then election of officers followed; whereas all officers were re-elected by acclamation to serve for 1984.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned and, afterwards, members and guests enjoyed the meal and refreshments.

Fraternally.

Edith Pfeiffer, Reporter - SPJST _

Update Activities At Lodge 183, Mid-Cities

out in the country where Inez lived as a little girl and attended school.

We all enjoyed the visit with Inez's mother and the drive in the country.

As all of you deer hunters know November 12th was the opening date for deer season so I hope all of you hunters will have a safe and happy hunting this year and may all of you get your buck.

To all of you members who are wondering about the new lodge building, it should be ready for the December 10th dance with music by Bill Kucera and The Czechmates; come out and enjoy yourselves and see the new hall. I am sticking my neck out a little on this but they say that a turtle never gets anywhere unless he sticks his neck out The delay has been disappointing to Lodge 183 members and probably to some of you who have been planning to attend the opening. Don't give up; we are still trying to get everything together for a Grand Opening that you will always remember, some time early in 1984; keep in touch with the Building Committee and the officers of your lodge.

Remember December 4th is the day for the Christmas party for Lodge 92, 154, 180 and 183 to be hosted, this year, by Lodge 180 at Burleson, so all of you make your plans to be there.

With computers taking over they are writing many things with initials to save space; it seems the city and the builders have found some initials for the members of Lodge 183, called B.O.H.I.C.A. which means "Bend Over Here It Comes Again." Keep Smiling!

Fraternally, Norman M. Kneschk, Reporter - SPJST

Lodge No. 189, Bryan-College Station

Dear Members: The last couple of weekends have Dear Members, The election of officers was held been busy for Gracie and me and I at the quarterly meeting. The 1984 haven't been able to write a letter to officers are as follows: the Vestnik.

President-Ernie Wentrcek, Jr., V. October 29th several members President-Danny Sikorski, Secrefrom Lodge 183 drove to West and tary-Claudia Novosad, Financial witnessed the wedding of Carla Lea Secretary-Charlene Helton, TreasRoznos who married Steven Matus urer-Joseph.

Polasek, Reporterat St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption and then attended the Mary Novosad, Flag Bearer-Loren dinner and dance that followed, Helton, Sgt. at Arms/Parliamenhosted by the parents; Carla's tarian-John Skrabanek, Youth parents are very active in the Leader-Debbie Sikorski, Delegateactivities at Lodge 183. (Jeanie and Claudia Novosad and Alt. DelegateEugene Roznos and Gracie and I Ernie Wentrcek.

Also, the following committees would like to take time to thank were elected: Auditing, Renumerathem for inviting us to this very tion and the Rules and Regulations. wonderful occasion.)

The Christmas party was then Some of the members stayed over discussed, which will be held in West and Hillsboro and then went December 11th following the to Elk, Texas for the District III fall quarterly meeting.

Everyone meeting. Nine members from Lodge 183 attended the meeting; namely, attending is asked to bring a white Daniel and Mary Ann Roznovsky, B. elephant gift. There will be food and J. and Betty Hlavaty, Inez Green- fun and games for everyone. Watch lees, Pat and Shelby Sill and Gracie for further details.

Fraternally, and I. It was a very good meeting Mary Novosad, and, at noon, everyone enjoyed the Reporter good chicken dinner prepared by the - SPJST members of the Elk Lodge No. 35.

We would like to thank all of you, from Elk, for the dinner, fraternalism, and hospitality and especially for the delicious meal.

The Seaton Choral Club met at After the meeting, Pat and Shelby Sill, Gracie and I, and 4 Inez Seaton Star Hall Tuesday, Greenlees visited with Inez's November 8th with the following mother for a while and then drove members in attendance; Ruby

Seaton Choral Club News

10A/1MM— Wednesday, November 23, 1983 Bolton, Georgia Sodek, Jerry Urubek, Ann Krcha, Frank and Elenora Spanhel, Dorothy Morris, Annie Jakubec, Emily Stuteville, Della Psencik, Mary Holick, Martha Klusacek, Evelyn Heese, Jerry and Dorothy Pechal and Jennifer Pechal.

The club held a business meeting this time since there was not an accompanist present. Our secretary was taking a museum course at University of Texas Winedale Museum; these notes were taken by Dorothy Pechal. THANK YOU, Dorothy!

We had two invitations to sing at rest homes, but due to the holiday busy season, this was tabled until a later date. We have decided to sing for the SHUT-INS Tuesday, December 13th, so those of you who are interested, please come to our next rehearsal Tuesday, November 22nd starting at 7:30 p.m.; let's open our hearts and help bring some cheer to the lonely. Please come!

Our Christmas Party was discussed and it was decided to hold it Sunday, December 18th at Seaton Star Hall starting at 2 p.m. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. and ladies are asked to bring salads and sweets and the choral club will furnish the turkey and bread. Gifts will be exchanged as usual to cost $3.; men will exchange with men and ladies will exchange with ladies so come out and enjoy good fellowship.

I regret very much that I couldn't be present; I had the misfortune of getting my left hand caught in an electric table saw and getting my thumb and all four fingers badly chewed up, and I hope to have the stitches pulled Friday. In the past 8 years that my wife and I have been members of our club, we have missed very few rehearsals and will be back as soon as we can.

We welcome everyone to join our club whether you are a member of the SPJST or not come out and rehearse with us and see for yourself what good fellowship can do for you! I assure you that you will be happy THAT YOU DID! Singingly yours, Otto Harms for Thelma Bartosh

—SPJST-

Christi, Texas Reflections

Corpus

The year 1983 is coming to an end; we all know the situations that have happened, but do not know the events to come. The calendars for 1984 are ready to serve the public.

They will be our guide in our daily actions. Days and years quickly pass away and never come back or return. (I was born 31 December 1890 in Police, Moravia in Czechoslovakia.)

To date I have not seen, in the Vestnik, letters about the State SPJST Convention, that will be held in Corpus Christi, Texas next year in 1984.

I wish to express my opinion concerning the Vestnik. From 1917, the organ of the SPJST (Vestnik) came out in the format of a magazine, stapled or glued, 32 pages in size 8 x 11 inches. At the State Convention held in San Antonio June 9th through 12th, 1980, the format was changed to 16 pages, size 11% x 16 inches. It looks to me that we

have less reading space. Material of the newspaper is one of the low grade, in a few years it geti yellow and brittle. The tabloid form saves some thirty or forty thousand. The Vestnik always was printed on lowgrade newsprint.

It has been that way to save money, but now, since we have a surplus of 7 million and solvency of 31 percent, we can afford to have our organ (the mirror of our Society) similar to the other societies naming only the organs of the Western Fraternal Life Association and Woodmen of the World magazines, that I have been receiving every month since 1916.

These and many other societies consider that it is important to have their organ in magazine form and a good grade of newsprint to represent them in the fraternalists' circles. Our SPJST Society deserves better representation than what we have at the present time Our SPJST Society is one of the many prominent fraternal societies in the USA, so get to that point and, please, make a change for the improvement of our representation through the Vestnik. Since we have many pictures in the Vestnik, it needs some more pages to be added and on better newspaper.

We have two printshops in Texas who would appreciate for one of them to print the Vestnik; motto: "My to mine."

Before 1980 there were letters mailed out from the Supreme Lodge office to the Czech printshops, but now we have also changed to other printshops.

Fraternally, John Stasa, Honorary Pres. of Lodge 79 and Historian P.S. Dear Editor: I am proud to be a member of the SPJST Society, but not so of the present format of the Vestnik because it does not fit my 3ring album. It never should have been changed to this type of form.

J.S.

Members on the sick list who sent their greetings to us are Marie Fitz and Libby Slovak. Albina Hucek will have eye surgery.

Agnes Houdek recently had major surgery. She was our past-president and we certainly wish her well. Your cards of well wishes would be appreciated by those on the sick list.

When the postman delivers a greeting card of any kind it is always a special moment in our lives.

Speaking of cards, the following sisters were sent cards by our Birthday card chairman: Mary Nesuda, Emilie Raley, Libby Smith, Lillian Graeser and Rose Parma.

Happy November birthdays!

Hostess chairman reported the following as this month's hostesses: Vickie Kohn, Libbie Elsik, Liddie Pavelka, Mary Kubaeak, Fanny Schweizer, Ella Bartos, Bessie Kalich and Lydia Kartous.

Under old business the list was passed around once more so that we could sign up for whatever we wished to bring for our Christmas dinner. As you all know the turkey and dressing will be prepared by the Vrla family and the rest of us will furnish the vegetables, salads and desserts.

Remember, also, to bring a gift of $3 or $4 value for exchange; also bring a Christmas record if you have a special one you wish to share with us. Any Christmas decorations you have would be appreciated by the Decorating Committee.

Under new business Lydia Dirkx suggested that a new Year Book should be compiled. She needs someone to oversee this project.

We also discussed electing officers for a one-year term in hopes that more sisters would accept a position if it would not be for too long a period. More discussion on this in February.

We also discussed cutting down on the number of times hostesses have to serve by having more covered dish luncheons, etc.

We will start singing a song or —SPJSTtwo before or after our meetings.

Sisters Skotak and Pavelka will be Dallas in charge of the sing-a-long.

Announcements made from the floor: Our meeting was held Thursday, Dallas-Ennis Fraternal Council November 3rd with thirty-one meeting to be held on November members present and George 16th at the SPJST Hall with Lodge Skotak, Dick Grounds, Bob 84 as hosts.

Zvolanek, Alvin Elsik, Gilbert Dallas Brethren Church bazaar to Kalich and Arnold Vrla as guests. be held November 19th at 2725 Lydia Dirkx opened the meeting Gibbs William Road. asking for a moment of silence for Rose Kopecek read us a little Thomas Bell, father-in-law of Betty poem about the hands on the clock.

Jean Bell.

Anne Zvolanek brought flower Secretary and treasury reports cuttings for us to take home. were made and approved.

Our hostesses also furnished the Correspondence secretary read a flowers for our tables this month.

"Thank You" message from Bessie Remnants for us to purchase Houpy. A letter from Cal Farley's were, once again, brought by Sister Boys Ranch was received and a Skotak. letter from the Greater Dallas Licldie Pavelka expressed her Sesquicentennial Committee. feelings on how well the Czech Day The expense report of the 4th of at the Fair was presented this year.

July picnic was also read.

Donations for this month were: Membership chairman reported George Skotak - for lunch, to the Emilie Raley and Rose West have Temple Brethren Church - in resigned from our Circle. memory of Rosie Stepan, Libby Sunshine chairman reported a Smith - in memory of Sister Karla "Get-Well" card was sent to Fanny Kraft.

Schweizer, "Sympathy" cards to This pretty well covers our Bessie Houpy and Betty Jean Bell November meeting. Remember now and "Thinking of You" cards to that December 1st we will have our Frankie Curry, Mary Dusek and Christmas party, which should be a Adela Lesikar. day you, really want to mark down Gifts to sick chairman reported on your calendar! she took a gift to Sister Floy Hope you had a very enjoyable Pokladnik.

Thanksgiving Holiday!

Circle of Czech Women

Since I am a poet enthusiast I would like to share a poem by Samuel Taylor Coleridge at this Thanksgiving time: "He prayeth well who loveth well Both man and bird and beast.

He prayeth best who loveth best All things both great and small, For the dear God who loveth us, He made and loveth all.

Dorothy Rose Reznik, Your English Reporter

—SPJST-

BULLETIN BOARD IMMININomeimmommii

DISTRICT IV MEETING The District IV spring meeting will be held Sunday, April 22, 1984.

Lodge No. 73, Seymour will host the 1984 meeting. ***

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

YOUTH SECTION 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. ***

almi■sominomminimii From the Youth Members LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD YC NEWS Dear Readers, The youth club held their meeting Sunday, November 13, 1983.

Letters were read from Don and Janie Lancaster and Sister Willie Mae Schuetz.

Sister Schuetz reported that the club won first place on their poster at the District III fall meeting.

Our club will be making Christmas ornaments for their Christmas projects. They also will be working on their program for the Christmas Party.

The winners of the mask contest were 1st — Kevin Dobecka, 2nd — Tammi Dobecka, 3rd -- Delton Stuckly.

Thanksgiving poster contest winners were 1st — Shirley Dobecka, 2nd — Delton Stuckley, 3rd — Kevin Dobecka.

The birthdays for December are for Raymond Hromadka, Jr. and Kevin Mach. November birthday was for Darrell Uptrnor.

Our next meeting will be Sunday, December 4th. I hope to see everyone at our Christmas party December 18 at 3 p.m.

Fraternally, Kevin Dobecka, Reporter (11-16-83)

Wednesday, November 23, 1983--VESTNIK/11

CYCLONE YC NEWS Dear Readers, The monthly meeting of Lodge 24 Youth Club was held Wednesday, November 9, 1983 at 7:30 p.m.

We had 23 members, one guest, Tracy Chervenka, and one adult, Pauline Marek, present.

We didn't have any old business so we went to new business where we discussed our Christmas party, which will be held December 11th.

We will have a Christmas program for the mother lodge.

The youth leaders said that they would get-together and pick a date for us to rehearse.

Our mother lodge had their yearly election and Johnny Chervenka is going to be the new assistant youth leader. We thank Shirley Waits for a very good job as assistant youth leader.

Our Halloween party was held October 30th. We had a haunted house to go through, games, food, hayride, and a costume contest.

Winners were Christy Marek, Kristie Waits, Doris Coots, Shelly Fowler, Glenda Gotcher, Milton Zavodny and Charlie Waits.

The next meeting will be December 14th at 7:30 p.m.

Birthdays for this month are for John Chervenka (November 22), Bradley Marek (November 23), Jason Harvell (November 16) and Gary Coots. Happy Birthday to them!

Fraternally, Melanie Zavodny (11) Reporter (11-17-83) -SPJSTLODGE 30 YOUTH CLUB NEWS Dear Vestnik Readers, The Taiton SPJST Youth Club held their monthly meeting November 6th at 2 p.m. in the Taiton Community Center. President Vicki Dorotik brought the meeting to order.

For the contest everyone was asked to make something that has to do with Thanksgiving.

Winners in ages 6 through 9 were:.

1st — Stephanie Roye, 2nd — Lenice Kaspar, 3rd (a tie between) Jody Krpec and Kim Vacek; in ages 10-12 was: 1st — Marcy Dorotik, and in ages 13-17 were: 1st — Jean Dorotik, 2nd — Michelle Srubar.

Some members read poems about Thanksgiving for the program.

Also, some Talton members attended the District VI fall meeting in Hillje, October 30th. Adults who attended from our lodge were: Youth Leader Georgia Dorotik, Assistant Youth Leader Karen Kaspar, Anita Roye, Dorothy Srubar, Rosalie Krpec and Mary Mrnustik.

Members from the youth section were Jean and Marcy Dorotik, Michelle Srubar, Linda Treumer, Jennifer Dluhos, Stephanie and Valerie Roye, Kristi Korenek and Lenice Kaspar; these members performed various talents such as dancing, singing and acting out skits.

We also had a money-making project booth.

Fraternally, Jean Dorotik (15) (11-16-83) -SPJST-

LODGE 9, SNOOK ACTIVITIES PERFORMED YC NEWS

BY LODGE 6 YC Dear Readers, Dear Readers, The Snook Youth Club had their Our monthly meeting of Lodge 6, Cottonwood was held November party October 28th. We had cookies, 13th. Our Bake Sale, that we had, chips, dips and soft drinks. At the party we also had a dance and was a success.

We discussed when we will go out everyone had a lot of fun.

John See to eat and it was decided for (11-15-83) November 15 to Long John Silvers.

-SPJST Cakes will be brought to the rest YC ACTIVITIES AT home in December.

We made Thanksgiving posters.

LODGE 30, TAITON Winners were: 1st — Shirley Dear Vestnik Readers, Dobecka, 2nd — Delton Stuckly, 3rd The Taiton SPJST Youth Club -- Kevin Dobecka. held its monthly meeting November We also made masks for 6th at the Talton Community Halloween. Winners included: 1st — Center.

Kevin Dobecka, 2nd — Tarnmi Our meeting was called to order Dobecka, 3rd Delton Stuckly.

by President Vicki Dorotik. Marcy Darrell Uptrnor has a birthday in Dorotik led the Pledge of Allegiance.

November. Kevin Hykel will bring The prayer was recited by Amy the next cake.

Kresta.

Come join us on our Friday night There were 23 members present socials. at the meeting.

Fraternally yours, Under old business we discussed Shirley Dobecka the District VI fall meeting.

(11-16-83) For new business we talked about our Christmas party.

-SPJST Poems were read by Jean and LODGE 25, ENNIS Marcy Dorotik, Stephanie Roye, YC NEWS Lenice Kaspar and Michelle Srubar.

Contest winners in 6 through 9 Dear Readers, ages were 1st — Stephanie Roye, Our regular monthly meeting was 2nd — Lenice Kaspar, 3rd — (Tied) held at 7 p.m. November 8th. Before our meeting, a lady from the Kristy Vacek and Jody Krpec. In 10 Heritage Society showed us slides to 12 was Marcy Dorotik, and in 13about Ennis 100 years ago. It was 17 were: 1st — Jean Dorotik, 2nd — odd to see our town with dirt roads Michelle Srubar.

Door prizes were won by and horses, not cars, and to see all Stephanie Roye, Keri Kubala, the buildings then, that are still Kristy Vacek, Craig Dornak, standing today.

We decided to go to Francisco's to Anthony Kresta and Slate Srubar.

The meeting was adjourned and eat November 15th.

December 2nd all the youth refreshments were served.

Michelle Srubar (15) members are asked to come (11-15-83) decorate the Christmas tree for the - SPJST lodge Christmas party for December 4th. Everyone is also asked to bring a gift to exchange for either a boy or 3n girl for about $2.00. illEnwritun After the meeting refreshments were served.

Fraternally, EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY Sheila Trojacek We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 88, on behalf of the entire (11-16-83) membership, wish to express our -SPJSTsincere sympathy to the bereaved TRADITIONAL ACTIVITIES family of JAROSLAV V. (JERRY) SET FOR LODGE 17 YC POKORNY, Dear Readers, 83, who died October 27, 1983 at his Our December meeting will be residence in Houston. He was born held Sunday, December 4, 1983. A in Czechoslovakia on April 24, 1900 list of activities for the day include: and came to America in 1950.

2:00 p.m.-Youth Meeting Brother Pokorny was a retired 3:00 p.m.-Decorate Tree and Prac- member of the State Department of tice Christmas Program Public and Highways 4:00 p.m.-Adult Meeting Transportation and Peabody 5:00 p.m.-Covered Dish Supper Engineers. He was a member of (Bring enough food for your family) SPJST Lodge No. 88, Sokol of 6:00 p.m.-Christmas Program Houston, Czechoslovak Society of (Youth Club) Arts and Sciences and the Highway 6:30 p.m.-A Visit from Santa Department Credit Union. He was See you there! active in our lodge and participated Fraternally, in the Czech plays.

Bruce Skrabanek His survivors are: son Radomir (11-15-83) and daughter Jirmila, both of -SPJST Czechoslovakia.

YC NEWS FROM LODGE 39, A funeral service was held at 10:30 BRYAN a.m. on November 5, 1983 at the Heights Funeral Chapel. A Mass Dear Readers, We had our youth club meeting was said for him at 11 a.m. the same November 13th. We talked about day at Christ the King Catholic Christmas, caroling, and don't forget Church. His body was cremated.

May Honor be given his memory to bring clothing for the needy for now and fdrever.

December 13th.

Tillie Helmcamp Fraternally, Gladys Havemann Adam Macik (12) Florena Taake (11-16-83) —SPJST-SPJST-

L

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

TIIERESE MAE DOBECKA A year ago God embraced our Therese in his arms and took her from this earth. We share all these precious memories in the short sixteen years we had you with all of us. You no longer come through that door we always waited for you at your special time That big smile and outstretched arms when you saw your little nieces and nephews and the many things you did around our home. We are proud of you as you touched the hearts of so many people, young and old, near and far, in your special way.

Our hearts are heavy and we shed our tears, because we have only beautiful memories. We know you no longer have fear, pain or heartbreaks because you are in God's care.

We want to thank each and everyone of you for your thoughts and prayers for our Therese and all our family in this past year.

We love you "Blondie" Mother and Father Brothers and Sisters Brother-in-law and Sister-in-law Grandparents Nieces and Nephews -SPJSTIN 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; one son, Billy Domorad of Valparaiso, Fla. 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/YESTNiK—Wednesday, November 23, 1983

FEATURES

Mr. and Mrs. Adolf Shenkir

Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Shenkir Honored on 50th Wedding Anniversary The Seaton Star Hall (Lodge SPJST 47) was the setting October 15, 1983 for a buffet reception given by the children and grandchildren of Adolph and Anna Shenkir honoring them on their 50th Wedding Anniversary.

The Shenkirs are the parents of four daughters, Ann Thompson, Arlington, Shirley Patterson, Temple, Ruth Keith, Arlington and Norma Tucker, Rogers. Sons-in-law are Jack W. Thompson, Pat Patterson, Bill Keith and Gary Tucker. They also have ten grandchildren: Jack W. Thompson, Jr.Bedford, Greg Thompson and Scott Thompson-Arlington, Shane and Shana Patterson-Temiile, Ricky Keith, Jr.-Jonesboro, Arkansas (currently attending Arkansas State University) and Gary Tucker, Jr., Mike Tucker, Randy Tucker and Jeff Tucker all of Rogers.

Adolph and the former Anna Cabla were married October 18, 1933 in Temple. Adolph is a retired machinist from the Santa Fe Railroad.

The registration table was overlaid with a white table cloth and held a gold vase with gold mums, pictures of the couple and a congratulations certificate from President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan.

The refreshment table, which was covered with a lace cloth, held an arrangement of gold and yellow mums, white gladiola, pink carnations and other greenery, flanked with gold candles and gold punch service.

The anniversary cake was a fourtiered white confection decorated

with white roses and gold leaves. A gold 50 circled with white silk flowers and gold leaves was atop the cake which was baked by Mrs. Shenkir's great niece, Mrs. Lynn Tschoerner. Shana Patterson, granddaughter of the honored couple and Mrs. Tschoerner served the cake.

The buffet reception was served at 3:00 p.m. Included in serving were Jack W. Thompson, Sr., son-in-law and the aforementioned grandsons, also Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Cabla, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Smith, Darlene Wilson, Lisa Vybiral, Bernice Junke, Laura Mark, Mrs. Jesse Shenkir, Helen Roberts, Janet Young, Norma Andel, Mrs. J. D. Chlapek, Madalyn Ralsoton, Tammy Jecmenek, Shelly Meiske; videotape recording was monitored by Bill Keith, son-in-law and photographer for the day was Barbara Escott; Gary Tucker, son-in-law assisted with liquid refreshments.

Out-of-town guests attending were from Arkansas, Cleburne, Burleson, Arlington, Waco, Snook, Sinton, Rockdale, Austin, Duncanville, Pearland, Bryan, Houston, Rogers, Rosebud, Lott, Burlington, Cameron, Buckholts, Hurst, Fort Worth, Bedford, Merkel and Dallas.

A dance at night, with music provided by Jodie Mikula and his band, was enjoyed by many.

P.S. — Incidentally, our immediate family consists of 20. My parents are proud that we have 98% membership in the SPJST. (I will work on the other 2%).

Ruth (Shenkir) Keith

Mrs. Steven Ray Mattis

Matus Roznos Vows Solemnized in West Carla Lea Roznos of West, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene M. Roznos of Arlington, became the bride of Steven Ray Matus, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Matus of West, Oct. 29. The 1 p.m. ceremony was at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West, with Father Zientek officiating.

The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a designer original silk chiffon "A" line gown with Brussels embroidery and handclipped chantilly lace trimming the bodice of a natural peplum waist.

The sheer yoke had a high Victorian neck and the sheer bishop sleeves had petal points. The dress front made a designer skirt with crystalpleated, ruffled cascade and full chapel train.

Her headpiece was a pearled chantilly lace bridal hat with fingertip illusion veil.

Susan Matus of West, the bride's sister, was matron of honor.

Bridesmaids were Donna Hykel, the bride's sister of West; Linda Mills of Duncanville, sister of the bride; Pam Heitmiller of. Carrollton, the bride's cousin; Jana Wolf of West, cousin of the bride; Delaine Wolf of West, cousin of the bride; Rose Ann Morris of West, sister of the groom; Cindy Kittrell of Waco; Sharon Cox of Waco, the bride's cousin; Gina Scheler of West; Kim Slagle of

Arlington; Lorri Park of West and Wendy Wolf of West, cousin of the bride.

Kelli Matus of West, niece of the bride and groom, was flower girl.

Best man was Richard Matus of West, brother of the groom.

Groomsmen were the bride's brothers, J. R. Roznos, Steve Roznos and Kevin Roznos, all, of Arlington; Thomas Wolf of West, cousin of the bride; Mike Mills of Duncanville, the bride's brother-in-law; Larry Hykel of West, brother-in-law of the bride; Steve Rejcek of Arlington; Eddie Morris of West, the groom's brotherin-law; Charles Karlik of West; Doug Hutyra of West; Mike Grimm of West and Pat Grimm of West.

Eddie Morris, Jr. of West, nephew of the groom, was ring bearer.

Witnesses were the bride's uncle, Floyd Wolf and the groom's grandfather, Louis Matus.

Joe Wolf, Tim Nemec, Robert Kahanek and Tim Klish were ushers.

Following the ceremony a supper and dance was hosted by parents of the couple at West Fraternal Auditorium.

The couple is making their home in West.

The bride and, her parents are members of Lodge 183, Mid-Cities at Arlington.

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Oddil Dopisovatelii had eislo 4 7. Seaton.

Mile sestry a bratti: P •edseda Jerry Pechal zahajil Povstanim jsme vzdali eest vlajkam. Vlajky nastolili bratti Tim Wilson a Daryl Kortis. Povstanim v§ech pfitomnkch jsme uctili pamatku sestry Anna Hru§kove, ktera se odebrala na veenost; at' odpoeiva v pokoji a buditi ji zeme lehka! Poziistale rodine vyslovujeme nisi soustrast.

Nav§tevu jsme meli: Ann BaluAek od tadu eislo 15. Buckholts a Lonnie a August Schroeder; piijd'te zase.

V§ichni fitednici byli na svkch mistech.

Tajemnice Ann Koon pfeeetla zapis z minule schilze, ktery byl pak eleny p •ijat tak, jak byl napsam.

Dopisy byly: podekovna karta od Ann Hejl, dekovne karty od sester Charlene Odstreil, Jena Odstreil a Melissa gimeik za peneini [scholarships] stipendie a fikaly, tie si toho velice Nove eleny jsme ptibrali jak nisleduje: Samuel D. Crawford, Brenda Lucille Klusaeek, Roger Lee Mikeska, Rickey Edward Mikeska, Becky Renae Lamb, Linda Kay Matlock, Toni Jean Hoelscher, a Ernest Ray Matlock. Vitame Vas do tadu a prijd'te do schfize i na zabavy.

Nemocne eleny, o kterkch jsme vedeli jsme meli: Shirley Patterson, Monroe Lucko, Will Junek a Albin [Butch] Sodek. P •ejeme vim, aby jste byli brzi zdravi.

Pak byly podane zpravy fitednikil a vkboru. Ptedseda Pechal &loyal bratrovi Willie Kohutkovi za jeho pomoc, kdyi se pofadal "Texas Fraternal Congress" a take dekoval za kolake, ktere sestry ptinesly.

Dekovai bratrovi Johnnie HruAlcovi za jeho praci na oprave polic v tadove kuchyni v sini.

Tajemnice Ann Koon dekovala za vkpomoc sestte Dolores krabankove na ptiprave volebnich listku na sel melo volit.

Piedseda Jerry a ses. Dorothy Pechalovi darovali filtr [filter] do kuchyne. Olenove, kteti pti§li na vkpomoc na "Cleanup Day" byli jak nasleduje: bratii Anton Vitek, David Pechal, Willie Kohutek, Woodrow Marek, Jerry Pechal, Edward Mihatsch, Henry Mare§ a Emil Hejl.

Sestra Dorothy Pechalovi podala zpravu za resolueni vkbor a tikala, tie namisto kvetin odeslala penetini obnos rodine zesnule sestry Anna Hru§kove.

Za dozorei vkbor podala zpravu sestra Vallie Zavodnk.

Pak se debatovalo o vanoenim vee'irku, ktery se bude potadat 11. prosince a zapoene o 4 hodinach v nedeli odpoledne. Tento veeirek bude poiadan pro eleny SPJST a jejich rodiny. Bratr a sestra Willie a Adeline Kohutkovi se ptihlasili tie budou fidit kuchyfi na vanoeni "party". Sestry jsou laskave tiadane aby ptinesly sladkosti, sality a mnohe jine dobre zakusky.

V patek veeer 9. prosince se bude

23. listopadu 1983

okra§lovat v sini a take bude mit mlada cvieeni program, ktery pak bude piednesen mlidai v nedeli 11. prosince na vaem vanoenim vee'irku.

Vedouci mladae sestra Mary Ann Billeckova podala jeji zpravu, ktera byla dobra.

Pak se ptikroeilo k volbam atednikil, a zde jsou jmena jak nasleduje: piedseda — br. Jerry Pechal, mistoptedseda — br. Alfred Klusaeek, tajemnice — ses. Ann Koon, finaneni-tajemnik — br. Willie Kohutek, pokladnik br. Henry Mara, parlamentar — br. Anton ses.

Motl, nova vedouci mia.detie Rosie Craft.

Do dozoreiho vkboru se volili 2 elenove a jsou to bratii Robert Heese a Woodrow Marek.

Gratulujeme yam vAem! A zde jsou jmena na§ich delegatil [delegati na 1984 sjezd]: br. Willie Kohutek, br. Jerry Pechal, br. Frank Klinkovskk, br. Dan Balusek, ses.

Adeline Kohutek, br. Alfred Klusaeek, br. Woodrow Marek, br.

Anton Motl, ses. Dorothy Pechal, ses. Dolores Skrabanek, br. Anton Vitek, br. Henry Mare's a ses. Vallie Zavodnk. Gratulujeme yam v§em!

Bratr Willie Kohutek oznamoval, tie se uchazi na misto statniho teditele na na§em ptiAtim sjezdu.

Pfejeme mu mnoho zdaru!

Narozeniny slavili elenove a kteii byli pritomni: br. ptedseda Jerry Pechal a sestra Matilda gefeik.

Pfejeme vim vesele narozeniny.

Vkroei sfiatku slavili a kteti byli pfitomni bratti a sestry Emil a Frances Hejl 49 let, Anton a Julia Vitek, Frank a Elenora Spanhel 50 let, Charles a Judy Sirney 50 let, Floyd a Emily Stuteville, Henry a Della Mare§, Bill a Mary Ann Billeck, a Henry a Helen Janacek 35 let.

Dvetni ceny obdrieli ses. Lenora Talagek a br. Frank Spanhel.

Gratulujeme vam v§em vrie jmenovankm elentim a pfejeme, abyste se v§ichni dozili oslaveni diamantove svatby.

Schilze se ukoneila a pak byla dobra svaeina; sestram dekujeme za dobre dorty, ktere ptinesly.

Na§e pti§ti schfize se bude potadat 4. prosince a zapoene ve 2 hodiny v nedeli odpoledne; doufame, tie pfijdete v hojnem poetu.

Na shledanou v pii§ti schilzi!

Se sesterskkm pozdravem, Annie Jakubcova, Ceske dopisovatelka.

prosince v roku 1890 v Policich na Morave nynej§i Oeskoslovensko.

Ano, vime udalosti z rokii piede§lkch, ktere mohly bkt lep§i za v§eobecneho ptieineni. Doufejme, tie lidstvo se umoud •i a zmeni nynej§i smer, stavajici situace [postoj] k mirnemu spoluiiti. VAecky \Talky ihave i studene zakazat a odstranit ten strach ktery ted' protiivame.

Mejme "raj" za iiva a ne ai po smrti!

Doposud jsem malo sly§el o pii§tim sjezdu SPJST, ktery se bude konat v roku 1984 u nas v Corpus Christi, Texas. Moje pfani je: aby byla ueinena zmena ye Vestniku, organu to Slovanske Podporujici Jednoty Statu Texas, SPJST; od roku 1917 do ruku 1980 jsme meli tisknutk Vestnik ye forme saituvazank. V minulem statnim sjezde roku 1980, konanem v San Antonio, ve dnech od 9. do 12. eervna zmena.

Listy jsou volne 16 stranek velikost 11'/z x 16 palcii. Dtivej§i velikost 8 x 11 paid' a 32 stranek.

Jeden okraj je §ir§i nei okraje dtivej§i u Vestniku. Mne to ptipada, tie mime merle eetby a velice nizkou ttidu novinoveho papiru, ktery v kratke dobe zeilutne a stane se ktehkk. Vestnik vtidycky mel nizkou tfidu papiru. Je to rozdil mezi organy jako napiiklad u bratrskeho Vestniku [Fraternal Herald], nebo Woodmen of the World a mnoho jinkch spolku, ktere povatiuji za velmi duleiite, aby jejich spolky na tomto miste byly eestne zastoupeny.

Tou zmenou, dle meho pozorovani, byl ueinen krok dozadu.

Chlubime se zalohou 7 milionovou a 31 procent solvence, tak proe nemilieme uvest nas Vestnik na stupen, ktery by se rovnal v postaveni na§i dobte prospivajici jednote. Vtidyf Vestnik je zracadlem Jednoty.

Po celem Texasu jsou zakladany a aivovany spolky o udrtiovani eeskeho dedictvi,ovAem mnoho toho bylo zanedbano temi, co nam meli jit piikladem. To se nyni tea() dohani.

Dtive pied katidkm sjezdem z Hlavni z iitadovny byly rozeslany na na§e krajanske tiskarny Texasu tiadosti podat nabidky na tisk. P•itomne jsou do toho zahrnuty jinonarodni tiskarny.

Nezapominejme na Cechoslovak a Na§ince ke svemu!" [Br. Stasa, ty jiti take jsou jinonarodni — red.]

Ptatelskk pozdrav jsem, John Sta§a, eestnk piedseda a dejepisec od tadu eislo 79.

ici krouiek zen v Ennis.

Na§e listopadova schiize a posvicenski hostina se nam moc pekne vydatila. Ptitomno bylo 43 elenek a 5 nav§tevnic: pi. Zdenka Birdewell, (dcera sestry Zemankove), pi. Margie Macalikova, (dcera sestry Ja§kove), pi. Helen Oates, pi.

Bettie Slovaeek a sl. Emillie Kudrnova. Take panove W. Tupy, Fr. Lainovskk, Arnold Vrla, Leslie Vrla, Joe a Vilem Houdek a Fr. Holly, ktery zarovefi daroval peknk peniz do kasy za obed. Nav§teva nas velice taila a piijd'te zase.

Po dobrem obede sestra ptedsedkyne zahajila schfizi a piivitala v§echny ptitomne a byla pote§ena tak velkou navAtevou.

Take jsme ptijmuly d ye nove elenky: pi. Helen Oates a pi. Margie Macalik.

Srdeene je vitame a doufame, tie se jim bude mezi nami libit.

Byly vytizeny pozdravy od sester Pavelkove, Polaskove, Zvolankove a Annie Vranove. Dekovne listky byly preeteny od sester Elizabeth Crone a Millie Vytopilove. Obe se pekne pozdravuji Po operaci.

Nemocne sestry hla gene byly Annastazie Jureikova, ktera se nachazi v nemocnici v Corsicana a moje netet Aneika Houdkova, ktera stravila 10 dni v Mesquite Memorial nemocnici. Podepsaly jsme obeina pozdravni listky a pfilotiily od krouzku (lira a poslaly s pranim brzkeho uzdraveni. Anaka uti byla v posledni Georgia Tupy darovala krouzku "Birthday a Get-Well" karty. Diky!

Narozeniny v listopadu maji sestry Vlasta Parmova, Mary Kopeekova, Annie Ja§kova, Millie Vytopilova, Helen Jare§ova a Rose Parmova; sestra Rose ptivezla pane ozdobenk dort pro maminku Parmovou, ktera 3. listopadu oslavila sve 85 narozeniny. Dort pokrajela a kaidk dostal kousek na ochutnani. Dort byl dobrk.

Mile sestry, na§e ptiAti schuze bude spojena s vanoeni veselici.

Budeme mit krutu (turkey) na obed a riizne ptikrmy a take darky k vkmene. Sestry jsou tiadane, aby ptinesly utiiteenk darek ne merle jak $3.00. Prosim katida si dejte na darek sve jmeno.

Je§te musim pode'kvat sestram Georgia Tupy a Libbie Wisneiwski za ptinesene kvetiny na ozdolu Byly pekne.

Na§e pti§ti schiize bude 8. prosince.

S pozdravem, Ruiena Zazvorkova.

—SPJST —

—SPJST —

Pfiedsjezdo v vaha.

Rok 1983 se chkli ke konci.

Nasleduje ty prede§le o kterkch vime co nam zde zanechaly.

Kalendafe pro rok 1984 jsou ptipravene; budou zase naAirn kadodennim voditkem. Nejak zase ten rok rychle ubehl. Podobne jako ty pfede§le. Nikdy jsem neoeekival protilvat 93 rok. Byl jsem narozen 31.

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Milk bra-0e redaktore: Jsem hrdk na na§i SPJST Jednotu, ale ne na tvar [format] Vestniku. Nechce mi pasovat do mojich album-knitiek co maji kroutiky. MUj,nazor je: k tomu nikdy nemelo dojit aby byla ueinena zmena s Vestnikem tohoto druhu.

—SPJST-

Podle vas ten sidep neni vlhkej? Tuhie posti6ku jsem tam nostroill no myll

14/VESTNili- 23. listopadu 1983 8. Vim, aviak se nine neptejte!

9. Je to Apatni vec, proto vas varuji.

10. Pfijd'te viichni, nebot budou (Waite yolby.

Learn Czech With Us 86th lesson. The verb nest. Revision exercises.

11. Musim se Olt, vidyt mim Some phrases with the nest/nosit] zitra zkouilzy.

12. Vidyt je to Karel!

13. Neeti nerozurnii!

to,

iizdyt tomu

Unit se eesky Let Us Study Czech.

Subordinating conjunctions may stand in a sentence as:

Lekee tficiti - Lesson 30

1. Subjective - Je dobte, 2E pracuje pravidelne.

Je docela sprivne, ABYCHOM ji pomahal.

The conjunction - Spojka Coordinating [soutadici] conjunctions link together words or sentences of the same rank, that is, two main clauses.

Ex. Most je dlouhk, nebot teka je Typical conjunctions connecting 2 main clauses are: a [and], ale [but], nebo [or], nebot [for] There are conjunctions:

several

types

1. cumulative - which simply add one thought to another, such as a and i - and, also i and i - both, and jak and tak -- as as ani - neither, nor 2. emphatic - the other part of a sentence or statement acquiring a particular stress, such as ba i, ba dokonce - and even nejen . nkbri - not only . . but rather.

3. Adversative - signifying contrast or opposition, such as: ale, aviak, viak - [but, however] a piece -- [and yet] oviem ... ale - [of course ... but] jenie - [Still ..., nevertheless] kdeito - whereas misto aby - instead of ...

4. Alternative - statements mutually exclusive, such as nebo, anebo, ci -- or 5. Illative - inferring or concluding, an additional statement motivating or explaining the first, such as: proto - therefore Tedy: tudii - then, that's why; consequently, therefore vidye indeed totii - that is, namely Examples used in sentences: 1. Neznim ani jeho ani ji.

2. Bud' mluv rozumne nebo mle!

3. "Apiece se toe" fekl Galileo.

4. Byl jsem u Tondy, jenie si ui nic nepamatuji.

5. Je to sice pravda, ale netekl mu to.

6. Misto aby sel domu, sel do hospody.

7. Piesto, se ji nemel rid, sei ji navitivit.

2. Objective - Bratr mi piie, ZE pti jede do Texasu.

On mi plie, ABYCH pfijel Sestra psala, ZDALI ptijedu k nim.

Nevim, KAM pojedu.

Nevedela, KDY pojede.

Ptala se mne, PROC bych tam mela jet.

3. attributive Dostali jsme fikol jakk, ABYCHOM se naucili za jeden rok &sky.

Ve'domi jake? -, ie pracujeme pro dobro cele Jednoty.

4. adverbial - Ai to knihu pteetu, vratim vim ji. (of time) Poekim na neho, ptijde, Here az means until.

Jakmile me uvidel, sel ke me.

Byl jsem tak unaven, ze jsem usnul, sotvaie jsem si sedl.

Nepirjdu, pokud je tam on.

Pojd', dfive nei pfijde tatik.

Assignment Translate all the sentences into English.

[ty]. Krome [my] tam nikdo nebyl.

Ptiiel pied [vy], nebo ai po [vy]? Ani se na [my] nepodival. Nee째 [ty] ukaiu. Vera jsem [ty] videl. Podivej se na [ty], jak vypadii. Miliete tam jit s [ji].

verb

Bratr rid nosi svetry. - My brother likes to wear sweaters. Slepice nesou/sniieji vejce. - Hens lay eggs. Delej, jak rozumii, ale nisledky si ponesei sim. - Do as you think fit, but you'll face the consequences yourself. Na konci dne jsem ui byl tak unavenk, ie me sotva nohy nesly. - At the end of the day I was so tired that my legs hardly carried me. tri miziete nosit na still. - You may already serve the table. Ahoj Karle, tak co nem nesei. - Hello Charlie, so what's the news. Kdyi se mu zaealo dafit dobfe, zaeal nosit nos vzhilru. When he became better off, he started to bear his head high. Musim se podivat do poznimek, nemohu nosit viechno v hlave. - I must look into my notes, I can't have everything in mind. To je jako nosit dfivi do lesa. - It's like to carry coals to Newcastle. Dedeeek aby nekdo mluvil pti jidle.

- My grandfather couldn't bear anybody talking at the table. To viechno ui odnesl eas. - It's all gone.

Put the words in brackets into correct forms:

Ask questions about the words in italics: Model: Usmivi se na dia. - Na koho se usmivi? Itekne to ueiteli ate zajimavou knihu. Mluvil se svou pfitelkyni. Zeptal se na cestu stare pant Sedi v kfesle. Na prizdniny pojedu k dedeokovi Mluvili o jeho sestfe. Potkal mama째 basnika. Koupelnu mime az tady vzadu. Ptiili k jezeru. Upine na kamarady zapomnel. Asi pojedu autobusem. Zitstanu u babioky pies noc. Napil se limonady.

K narozeninixn dostal Rene. Rid kresli barevnkmi Dostal jsem pohled od Vaifka. Mluvil jsem s feditelem Akoly. Cukr je v cukfence.

Ptal se po svem pfiteli. Spadl do vody. Rid chodim po kobercich.

Put the words in talics at the beginning of the sentence [different pronoun forms and changed word order]: Mim to pozdravovat.

Tady ho nenajdete. Nic ti nedime.

Chci to o nem poprosit. Nesmite ji zlobit. Slibil jsem ti prinest knihu.

Paid se mi to nelibi. Radii se me neptejte. Lehko se mu to tom mluvi.

Budete s [on] jeite rnluvit? Koupil Key to exercises from lesson 85: jsem to pro [ona]. Kdy k [oni] piljdete mem, tveho, tvou, mem, sve, mkm, na navitevu? Sejdeme se u [on]. Od svkmi, sve, tve, sve, svou, svkm, to doby jsem o [ona] neslyiel. Piljdu svkm, me; babieeinkch a tam radeji bez [oni]. Vilbec si na [ona] dedeekovkch ptitel, otcove stole, nevzpominim. Veera jsem [on] tetieeiny nivitevy, bisnikovy verse, potkal. Dostal jsem od [oni] dopis. apkove knize, Karlove moste, Radeji se [ona] zeptim. Piisel jsem lekatovy rady, Nemcove babieku, a po [on]. Pamatujei se na [ona]? Havrankovu a Jedliekovu eskou Hned [ona] to teknu. Byl jsem tam s mluvnici, Oliiny rukavice, [ona]. Piljdete s [my]? Sednu si vedle Smetanove sini.

LODGE POKROK NO. 889 HOUSTON INVITES YOU TO DANCE IN THE CHANDELIER BALLROOM 1435 Beall at 15th. St at Houston, Texas; Phone (713) 869-5767 Friday, December 2nd. H.O.T. Czechs Casual Dress Polka, Waltz and a Variety of Music Saturday, December 3rd. THE AL PIERSON ORCHESTRA-BIG BAND USA Dress Code Dance Ballroom Music Advance tickets $10.00 each Tickets at the door $11.00 each Tickets are on sale in the Lodge Office The Knights of Dixie Saturday, December 10th.

Dress Code Dance Ballroom Music DIXIE KINGS THE CHRISTMAS DANCE Saturday, December 17th.

Ballroom Music $4.00 each Dress Code Dance Plan your Christmas Party now and make your reservations early Saturday, December 24th.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL From the Officers, Committees and Members of Lodge No 88 NO DANCE TONIGHT Saturday, December 31st THE NEW YEAR'S EVE DANCE THE JOHN SULLIVAN ORCHESTRA Dress Code Dance Tickets; $25.00 a couple or $13.00 singles For reservations bring your money into the Lodge 88 office Mon. thru Fri, between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Make your reservations early!

Breakfast will be available in the lodge dining room after each Saturday night dance.

Wednesday, November 23, 1983 VESTMK/15

Lodge No. 80, Holland

SPJST CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY

Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood Friday, Nov. 25-Closed Sunday, Nov. 27-Baby Shower Friday, Dec. 2-Board of Trustees' Meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 3-Birthday Party Sunday, Dec. 4-Annual Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m.; Election of Officers/Delegates Friday, Dec. 9-Social Night Saturday, Dec. 10-Wedding • Sunday, Dec. 11-Hoover Christmas Party Friday, Dec. 16-Social Night Saturday, Dec. 17-CB Club Public Dance; music by Ed Reinke & His Swingsters, 8-12 Sunday, Dec. 18-Lodge 6 Members' & their Families' Christmas Party; social starts at 3 p.m.; also Santa's visit & supper; Members bring a covered dish or pastry Friday, Dec. 23-No Social (Closed) Sunday, Dec. 25-Soukup's Christmas Party Friday, Dec. 30-Social Night Saturday, Dec. 31-Dance; music by Billy Uptmor *0*

Lodge No. 9, Snook

Sunday, Dec. 4-Christmas Party; Youth Club meets at 2 p.m.; Lodge meeting, 4 p.m.; Covered dish supper, 5 p.m.; Youth Program/Visit from Santa, 6 p.m. *0*

Lodge No. 13, Dime Box

Saturday, Nov. 26-People's Choice *

Lodge No. 15, Buckholts

(Lodge meeting every 2nd Wednesday of each Month) (Bingo Night every Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.; Lic. Permit No. 17409023524-41001)

Lodge No. 35, Elk Saturday, Nov. 26-Starlites *0*

Lodge No. 39, Bryan Saturday, Nov. 26-Next Generations, 8:3012:30 Saturday, Dec. 3-Vrazels 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 * 0*

Lodge No. 40, El Campo-Hilije Monday, Nov. 28-Bingo Monday, Dec. 5-Bingo Sunday, Dec. 11-SPJST Christmas Party, 3 p. m.

Monday, Dec. 12-Bingo (License Permit Number is 3000728240041001.) * 0*

Lodge No. 47, Seaton Saturday, Nov. 26-Frank V. Spanhels' Golden Anniversary; Music by Wence Shimek Saturday, Dec. 3-Jodie Jay & The Silvertones Sunday, Dec. 4-Lodge & Youth Club Meetings, 2 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 10-The Polka Dots Saturday, Dec. 17-H.O.T. Czechs Saturday, Dec. 24-NO DANCE: MERRY CHRISTMAS Saturday, Dec. 31-Jerry Haisler & Melody Five

Wednesday, Nov. 23-Pre-Thanksgiving Dance: Debonaires Saturday, Dec. 3-Sterling Country Sunday, Dec. 4-Annual Lodge Meeting; Election of Officers, Delegates, 2 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 9-Private Party Saturday, Dec. 10-Debonaires Saturday, Dec. 17-Lodge 80 Members' Christmas Party Saturday, Dec. 24-NO DANCE: MERRY CHRISTMAS Sunday, Dec. 25-Leather & Lace Saturday, Dec. 31-CALICO (Bingo Night every Thursday at 7 p.m.; Lic. Permit No. 30000077419-41001) *0*

Lodge No. 88, Houston

Saturday, Nov. 26-John Sullivan Orch. (B/R) Friday, Dec. 2-H.O.T. Czechs (Variety; Casual Dress Saturday, Dec. 3-Al Pierson Big Band USA (B/R & d Music; Dress Code Enforced) Saturday, Dec. 10-Knights of Dixie (B/R & D Music; Dress Code Enforced) Sunday, Dec. 11-Monthly and Annual meetings, 10:30 a.m.; also Election of Officers/Delegates 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.) *0*

Lodge No. 92, Ft. Worth Saturday, Dec. 31-New Year's Eve Dance;

by Bill Kucedra, $7.50 per person Saturday, Mar. 17-Dance Saturday, April 28-Dance Saturday, July 14-Dance Saturday, Sept. 8-Dance Saturday, Sept. 15-Dance (Every Friday night ballroom dancing: Dress Code) ***

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Lodge No. 17, New Tabor

Sunday, Dec. 4-Meeting, Christmas Program, Memorial Services at 3:30 p.m ; Traditional Supper at 6 p.m.; Ladies are asked to bring a sweet covered dish *0*

Lodge No. 18, Elgin 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 *0*

Lodge No. 20, Granger

Sunday, Dec. 11-Christmas Party for its Lodge Members and their Families and Lodge Meeting at 2 p.m. in the SPJST Hall in Granger; Ladies bring covered dish 44*

Lodge No. 24, Cyclone Saturday, Nov. 26-Jerry Haisler

Saturday, Dec. 3-Casuals Friday, Dec. 9-Texas Unlimited Band Sunday, Dec. 11-Lodge 24 Members' and their Families' Christmas Party, 4 p.m.; also Turkey/Dressing Meal; Members bring a vegetable or salad and pastry Wednesday, Dec. 14-Lodge Meeting and Social, 7:30 p.m.; bring your snacks Saturday, Dec. 17-Sterling Country Sunday, Dec. 18-Leather & Lace Monday, Dec. 19-Board Meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 31-New Year's Eve Dance; Music by Sterling Country; for reservations call (817) 985-2571 *0*

Lodge No. 25, Ennis Saturday, Dec. 3-Ballroom Dance; music by Jan Garber Orchestra Saturday, Dec. 31-New Year's Eve Dance; music by Jodie Mikula *0

Lodge No. 33, Bleiblerville Sunday, Dec. 11-Annual Lodge Meeting at 10:30; Stewed Chicken Dinner served at 12 noon; Meeting reconvenes at 1:30 p.m. for Election of Officers/Board Members/Delegates

Lodge No. 49, Rowena Saturday, Nov. 26-LULAC Dance Saturday, Dec. 3-Flea Market and Bake Sale Wednesday, Dec. 7-Christmas Party and Business Meeting Monday, Dec. 5-4-H Club Christmas Party Friday, Dec. 16-Private Christmas Party •

Lodge No. 130, Dallas & Sokol Zizka

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 *0*

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Lodge No. 51, Ellinger Wednesday, Dec. 14-Annual Lodge Meeting

Lodge No. 142, Houston Sunday, Dec. 4-Lodge Meeting 1 p.m. *0*

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Lodge No. 54, West Sunday, Dec. 4-Annual Lodge Meeting, 1 p.m.; also Election of Officers, Delegates, Yuletide Party Saturday, Dec. 10-Grant Buie Christmas Party Friday, Dec. 16-West Rest Haven Christmas Party Saturday, Dec. 17-West Community Hospital Christmas Party Sunday, Dec. 18-Zahirniak's Christmas Party Saturday, Dec. 24-No Dance; MERRY CHRISTMAS Saturday, Dec. 31-New Year's Eve Dance * *

Lodge No. 66, Waco Saturday, Nov. 26-Cherokee Rose Saturday, Dec. 3-Country Drifters Saturday, Dec. 10-Private Party; Open to Public 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 *0* C

Lodge No. 74, Lovelady

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 *0*

Lodge No. 154, Ft. Worth Saturday, Nov. 26-C/W Dance: Jerry Max Lane Sunday, Dec. 4-Christmas Party at Lodge 180 Sunday, Dec. 11-Monthly Meeting, 2 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 15-Lodge and Sokol Christmas Party, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 31-New Year's Eve; music by Jerry Max Lane (NO BINGO for Month of December) (Bingo Every Friday, 7:30 p.m.)

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 Tuesday $500, consolation $100. Bingo hours have been changed about a month ago.)

(Lodge meeting second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. with door prizes Also added door prizes to our monthly lodge meeting.) *0*

Lodge No. 178, Longview Saturday, Nov. 26-Larry Stanley Saturday, Dec. 3-Wind River Saturday, Dec. 10-Bandit Sunday, Dec. 11-Christmas Party and Installation of Officers Saturday, Dec. 17-Noonday Express *0*

Lodge No. 179, Warrenton Sunday, Dec. 11-Lodge Meeting and Party; Happy Hour, 6 p.m.; Lodge Meeting, 7 p.m.; at Round Top Rifle Association Hall; also Traditional Meal and Gift Exchange *0*

Lodge No. 180, Burleson Saturday, Nov. 26-Gentres Saturday, Dec. 3-Country Junction Sunday, Dec. 4-Christmas Party for Lodges 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 8 p.m.; Dance from 9 to 1 (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, Dec. 10-Lodge Dance; music by Bill Kucera & the Czechmates at the New Hall (Bingo every Tuesday & Thursday, 7:30 p.m.;

on Sunday, 2 p.m.)

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Lodge No. 187, Round Rock Thursday, Nov. 24-Thanksgiving Special; music by Leather & Lace, 8-12 Friday, Nov. 25-Suzie Nelson (Willie Nelson's daughter) Saturday, Nov. 26-Debonaires Sunday, Nov. 27-Vrazels, 4-8 Friday, Dec. 2-Private Party Saturday, Dec. 3-Private Party Friday, Dec. 9-Debonaires Saturday, Dec. 10-Private Party Friday, Dec. 16-Private Party Saturday, Dec. 17-Private Party Wednesday, Dec. 21-Private Party Friday, Dec. 23-Private Party Saturday, Dec. 24-CLOSED Friday, Dec. 30-Leather & Lace Saturday, Dec. 31-Jimmy Mac Band Featuring Kenny Dale, 8-1.

(Game Social every Tuesday night, 7 p.m.; Lodge Meetings 3rd Sunday, each month-covered dish dinner) * 0*

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Lodge No. 172, Pasadena 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.) *04

Lodge No. 177 Academy 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 Wednesday, Dec. 14-Monthly meeting plus officers, trustee and 1984 Convention Delete Election and Installation of Officers for 1984.

Friday, Dec. 16-Christmas Party for Lodge 177 Members and their Familths; Meal catered by Al's Barbecue Barn Cater Saturday, Dec. 17-Jerry, Butch & The Gentres

Lodge No. 188, Centerville Saturday, Nov. 26-Music Masters Saturday, Dec. 3-Chuck Jennings & the Travelers 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-Doe Wooley * 0*

Lodge No. 189, Bryan-College Station Sunday, Dec. 11-Lodge meeting, 3:30 p.m. and Christmas Party following ***

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TO ALL SPJST STUDENTS

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP Program For SPJST Members

College Entrance Examination Board. Arrangements to take the S.A.T. or A.C.T. test should be made with their local high school.

following the announcement of the scholarship award. They must attend college on a full-time basis and carry a normal academic load without interruption and in accordance with the college calendar.- They must maintain academic and personal standards satisfactory to the college and to the Committee.

Criteria for selecting scholarship winners from among high school seniors include: • Results of the S.A.T. and/or A.C.T. • High school records • References and recommendations • The Committee's judgment of the applicant's potential • SPJST involvement

The Slavonic Benevolent Order of The State of Texas established a Scholarship Fund in 1982 to encourage young members to further their education and to help them achieve career goals. Funded by the SPJST and voluntary contributions by SPJST members, the Scholarship Program is administered by the SPJST Supreme Lodge as an investment in youth and in our economic and social progress.

MILITARY SERVICE AND ILLNESS If a scholarship recipient enters military service, the scholarship will be held in reserve for a period of up to six (6) months after the date of his/her release from service. Illness or injury that causes a delay in acceptance or continuance of a scholarship will also be considered good cause for holding an award in reserve.

Applicants who are college undergraduates must submit official transcripts of past college work with their application.

Exact due dates and requirements for both the freshman and undergraduate programs will be furnished the member after they have sent in the initial application prior to December 31.

TYPE OF SCHOLARSHIP Four-year programs leading to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE

ADMINISTRATION The SPJST Supreme Lodge has- full authority to establish the rules and regulations governing the Scholarship Program or to amend them at any time as it deems necessary. Administration and financing of the programs are the exclusive responsibility of the SPJST.

The Committee's decisions will be announced before the beginning of the fall semester.

Applicants must be qualified members of the SPJST. Qualified members are those having an active SPJST insurance certificate in force. It must remain in force during the tenure of the scholarship.

SELECTION OF ACCREDITED COLLEGE AND DEGREE

The Committee has exclusive jurisdiction in selecting scholarship winners. It acts in an advisory capacity to the SPJST Supreme Lodge.

The SPJST assumes no responsibility for the conduct, personal affairs, or debts of scholarship winners or scholarship applicants and will not be liable therefore in any manner.

Scholarship winners may attend any college in the United States of America accredited by a recog nized accrediting body. Negotiations for admission must be conducted entirely by the scholarship applicant.

Application may be made during the high school senior year. Scholarships will be awarded only to recipients who have graduated from high school or its equivalent.

College undergraduates may apply for- a scholarship for the next school year.

AMOUNT. OF SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

Each year a member may apply whether they have been a previous recipient or not.

PAYMENT OF AWARDS

The SPJST will award scholarships in the following amounts: Four-year program . . . $500.00 Freshman Year $500.00 Sophomore Year $500.00 Junior Year $500.00 Senior Year

SELECTION Scholarships are awarded by a Committee selected by the Supreme Lodge of the SPJST. The Committee consists of, persons who have a recognized standing in the field of education and who are not associated in any other way with the SPJST or the SPJST Scholarship Fund.

Applicants who are high school seniors must take either the Scholastic Aptitude Test (S.A.T.) or the American College Test (A.CT.) given by the

Funds covering scholarship awards are remitted direct to the member who is the recipient, through his or her local lodge, after proof of enrollment is received by the Supreme Lodge.

Return application on the back to: SPJST Scholarship Fund P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 Attention: Insurance Department

RESPONSIBILITY OF SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Winners of an SPJST scholarship must enter an accredited college not later than the fall term

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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: December 31

SCHOLARSHIPS The SPJST annually awards $500 first year scholarships for high school graduates and $500 scholarships for college undergraduates.

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ALL APPLICANTS MUST: 1. Be an SPJST insurance certificate holder in good standing (premium paying for duration of scholarship).

2. Return the application below by December 31 of this year. By sending in this application we then will send you the forms needed to apply along with appropriate instruction.

3. Accept the decision of our highly qualified Committee Members as final.

The SPJST Supreme Lodge has absolutely no influence in these decisions.

The SPJST SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Scholarship Application I hereby make application for a Scholarship and agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the SPJST Scholarship Program. Mail to SPJST, Attention: Insurance Dept., P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503.

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