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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 VOLUME 72—NUMBER 12 USPS — 65848000 MARCH 21,1984

Representatives Attending Longhorn Lab

District VI Seminar/Dinner

.tcpresentati“ , in att,'ro,,,,, MOTHH February 27. at Pe' Hailettsvilie. ,odges represented were Lodge 4, Lo4..e is , Lodge 23, and Lodge 63. (Related story and pictures on page 3.)

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Lucnica Dance Group Reception Cancelled

Ben F. Trcalek

To: The Members And Delegates Of District I SPJST I want to take this opportunity to express my appreciation for the trust you placed in me at the 23rd convention and elected me as your District I director to the Supreme Lodge. I consider this to be an honor and a privilege.

I have always strived to represent District I and the SPJST fairly and honestly. I am proud of the progress and growth of our Society during the past four years.

I take this opportunity to solicit your support in electing me to another term as your District I director at the 24th convention.

Due to the serious logistical problems and the lateness of the night hour, we were reluctantly forced to cancel the reception honoring the LOnica Ensemble Dancers the evening of March 29th.

That same evening at 8 p.m. they will have performed at Temple High School. It is estimated that their performance would have been over by 10 or 10:30 and by the time the forty dancers had packed their suitcases and boarded their buses for their next performance in another city it would have been around 11 or 11:30 before the reception would have gotten under way at the Supreme Lodge building.

We have notified the people concerned at Temple High School and explained the situation. Had their performance been in the afternoon, then we would have considered a reception in the early evening hours, but as it is, it would be an almost impossible task.

The Czech community is still cordially invited to attend their performance at Temple High School at 8 p.m. Their performance is a "bonus" in the series sponsored by the Temple Community Concert Association. For further information on tickets, contact Mr. Ron Brandon in Temple at 817; 774-2585 or Mr. Durward Howard at Temple High School at 817; 773-1181 during the day time.

Nick A. Morris

=presented At Longhorn Recreation Laboratory Near liroA , nwood. The was represented by four individuals at the weekend short session of Longhorn Recreation Laboratory. They were Frank Klinkovsky, third from left front row; Anne Tomastik, second from right front row; Maxine Pavliska, directly behind Anne; and Bob Bayer, fourth from the left in the rear row (with SPJST cap and partially hidden). Bro. Bayer is shown in this picture with the weekend campers, but stayed for the entire week. There were twenty-nine campers in this group for the weekend session and sixty-one had registered for the week-long session. (Photo courtesy Frank Klinkovsky). The four attendees will present some of the things that they learned at the Youth Leaders' Retreat at Camp Lone Star near La Grange March 24th and 25th. -- NAM

Dallas Awaits Czech Film Festival Elsewhere in the VESTNIK you will see press releases and schedules for "A Grand Festival of Czech Cinema" which will be held at the Granada Theatre in Dallas from March 22 to April 15.

Ever since the first announcement of this film festival was made by the Landmark Theatre Corporation of Los Angeles, California, many Dallas, Fort Worth, and Ennis-area Czechs have shown a high degree of curiosity and interest in learning of the details of this firsttime-ever event for Dallas.

This indicated eager anticipation of the Czech films is interpreted as confirmation of the high interest, organization, and activity of the Dallas Czech community in matters relating to its heritage.

Statewide Czech-related newspapers, Czech-music radio programs, and local Czech-founded lodges, clubs, businesses, and individuals are cooperating in promotion of the festival.

The films are in the Czech language but have English subtitles so that patrons might invite family members and friends who do not understand Czech.

The festival is spread over a four week period so that patrons may see all eight films without an excessive demand on their time.

Each showing will include two feature films, each with a running time ranging from 83 to 110 minutes.

Each Thursday the first feature will start at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday matinee showings (starting at 11:00 a.m.) were added for the convenience of out-oftowners, senior citizens, and others who might find it inconvenient to attend the regular Thursday evening showings. Each Sunday showing will repeat the films shown on the previous Thursday.

The films, including the English subtitles were made in Czechoslovakia (mostly in 1980 and 1981) for domestic and international exhibition.

Rebecca Flores, who is the promotional representative of the Landmark Corporation, has advised that the films are entertainment oriented and she does not expect them to be politically offensive to anyone.

The Granada theatre is located at 3524 Greenville Avenue in Dallas.

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2/VESTNIK-Wednesday, March 21, 1984

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E. CENTRAL, TEMPLE, TX 76501-PHONE *** (817) 773-4801 The executive committee of DISTRICT III-BESSIE PETR-5406 CESAT (The Czech Ex-students MORNINGSIDE, DALLAS, TX 75206-PHONE Association of Texas) will hold a (214) 826-3557 DISTRICT IV-MRS. ED HAISLER-ROUTE special meeting at the SPJST Lodge 1, BOX 95, SEYMOUR, TX 76380-PHONE Hall in Taylor, Texas, Saturday, (817) 888-3309 March 24,1984.

DISTRICT V-DOROTHY PFLUGThe meeting will begin at 9:30 HAUPT-1243 CLOVIS RD., HOUSTON, TX a.m. and is expected to conclude by 1 77008-PHONE (713) 864-2163 The eleventh annual conference of p.m. at which time CESAT members DISTRICT VI-JANET MAREK-P.O. BOX the Czech ex-students and ex557, PIERCE, TX 77467-PHONE (713) 543- and guests will join the University 5087 of Texas Czech Club conference teachers of Texas will take place at 1 DISTRICT VII-MRS. MAXINE PAV- scheduled at the same location for an p.m. Saturday, March 24th at the LISKA-ROUTE 2, BOX 151, FLORESVILLE, afternoon program of interest to all SPJST Lodge No. 29 lodge home TX 78114-PHONE (512) 393-2030 students, ex-students and teachers located near Taylor, Texas.

LIBRARY, ARCHIVES, MUSEUM A program will be outlined OTTO HANUS, Curator, RES.: 773-5294 - of the Czech language and Czech consisting of guest speakers sharing culture.

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THELMA HRNCIR DISTRICT VII Home Phone: 512-241-3114 10610 Stonewall Blvd., Corpus Christi 78410

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Cesat Executive Committee Meeting

Czech Ex-Teachers & Students Conference Scheduled

"SALES REPRESENTATIVE ASSISTANCE" Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Use Wats Number After Office Hours and/or Weekends CALL State Field Managers: Silas H. Smith-(817) 756-3427 Gene McBride-(817) 859-5855 4111.11.11111011=121.1.111NEWhe UNSOLICITED MATERIALS FOR PUBLICATION CANNOT BE RETURNED UNLESS SUFFICIENT POSTAGE IS ATTACHED. THIS INCLUDES PICTURES. THE EXPENSE OF PUBLISHING ENGAGEMENT AND WEDDING PICTURES MUST BE BORNE BY THE SENDER. CHANGES OF ADDRESS AND CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNING DELIVERY OF THE VESTNIK MUST RE SENT TO THE SUPREME LODGE. BOX 100, TEMPLE. TEXAS 76563.

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Activities scheduled by the U.T. Czech Club include a social hour at 5 p.m., a barbecue dinner at 6:30 p.m., and a Polka band dance to complete the evening entertainment. ***

At the PC meeting, Saturday, March 3rd, Sister Sophie Dybala promised to send a quotation to your editor about the importance of a comma - she did and here it is: "Woman, with out her, man is a beast." and "Woman, with out her man, is a beast!"

Yes, punctuation is very important! ***

ideas and experiences on a variety of Czech-related topics beginning at 2 p.m.

Other activities scheduled for the evening include a social hour at 5 p.m.; a barbecue meal to be served at 6:30 p.m., and a dance will also be held.

Tickets for the conference, sponsored by the Czech Club of the University of Texas, may be purchased during registration.

Below are the directions to Lodge Praha No. 29: From Austin take 1-35 north, turn off at Hwy. 79 to Taylor, passing through Round Rock and Hutto, and following Hwy. 79 to signs all the way through Taylor.

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Wednesday, March 21, 1984—VESTMK/3

Lodge 73, Seymour To Host District IV Meeting

From the Office of the Vice-President

SPJST All Local Lodge Officers

To:

Dear Brothers and Sisters: In the past the convention has provided assistance to members of the SPJST Society who were judged as hardship cases. We would like to continue this policy at the June convention. The Finance Committee has set a guide for the assistance of judging these cases: 1. The member who needs assistance must submit his/her name to the local lodge officers, who, in turn, will review the case.

2. The letter must explain why he/she needs assistance.

3. The letter must be signed by the local lodge president and secretary.

4. The letter must be mailed to the Finance Committee no later than May 10, 1984. Letters postmarked after May 10th WILL NOT be considered-. All cases will be reviewed by the committee before the convention, none will be accepted at the convention. Please mail all letters to: Rita J. Vanek, P.O. Box 901, El Campo, Texas 77437.

5. There is no age limit for the member who needs assistance.

6. It makes no difference where the member is living.

7. The donation is not of a great sum, and is for one time only.

Fraternally, Rita J. Vanek, Financial Committee Secretary -SPJST-

II Spring Meeting

District

Sales Representative in attendance Tuesday, February 28, at Staffs Bar-B-Q in El Campo. Lodges represented were Lodge 28. Lodge 30, Lodge 32, Lodge 40, Lodge 138, Lodge 148 and Lodge 153.

SFM. McBride held dinner/seminars at Hallettsville and El Campo along with District 6 Director Matt Vanek for the active sales representatives in District 6.

Of the 34 producing sales representatives in District 6, 18 were in attendance at these seminars. We appreciate the efforts of these sales representatives and urge those that are not active to come join us aboard the SPJST train. We are moving on to bigger

and better things — "Don't be left behind".

It is the lodge and members duty to support the sales representatives of your lodge and to help them secure new members in order to keep your lodge alive and growing.

Please urge the sales representatives of your lodge to attend the insurance seminars so they can better serve your membership.

-SPJST-

District II President D. I. Bohac has announced the regular District II spring meeting for Sunday. March 25, 1984 at 2 p.m. at the Holland SPJST Lodge 80 Hall.

The spring meeting will include the business of electing new officers and a discussion of the State Convention. This will he a good time for members to offer their viewpoints.

Cash door prizes will be awarded to some of the youth and that prize will be doubled if the youth is participating in the program to he presented.

A free meal will he served to those who register for the meeting.

Members are asked to bring a salad or dessert.

District II members are especially urged to attend to carry on the business and enjoy the fellowship.

Fraternally, J. Prinz District II Secretary -SPJST--

The District IV meeting will be held Sunday, April 29, 1984 with Lodge 73, Seymour hosting the 1984 meeting at the Housing Authority Center, 500 E. Belknap, Seymour, Texas.

Fraternally yours, Raymond Pavliska -SPJST-

VI Spring Meeting Agenda

District

The District VI spring meeting will be held Sunday, March 25, 1984.

Lodge 28 East Bernard will host the meeting at the American Legion Hall on State Highway No. 60 (Wharton Highway).

AGENDA: Register at 12:00 noon Meeting called to Order at 1:00 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence for departed members First vice president welcome Welcome by Lodge 28, East Bernard president Second vice-president response to welcome Secretary report and roll call of officers Roll call of lodges Treasurer report Visiting District VI officers and guests.

Rest Home report Audit Committee report Old Business Election of officers New Business Place for Fall meeting Adjournment Refreshments Fraternally.

Linda Ruhesh District VI President - SPJST -

District VII Meeting Agenda 5502 Kostoryz Corpus Christi 1:30 — Call meeting to order by District VII president.

Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag Welcome by Host Lodge 79 president Tribute to departed members by a District VII officer Roll call of lodges by District VII secretary Reading of minutes of previous meeting by District VII secretary and approval Reading of any correspondence by district secretary Treasurer's report District VII director's report District Youth counselor's report Rest Homes director's report Reports from Supreme Lodge Vestnik Editor Presentation of youth program Other reports Old or unfinished business New Business: Election of officers, selection of site for next meeting Announcements Adjournment and Social Please ask anyone who has not

4/VESTNIK—Wednesday, March 21, 1984 attended a District VII meeting lately to come join their Fraternal brothers and sisters on this occasion. This will be one of our many meetings that draw a lot of attention. You can be sure that some of the highlights will entail election of officers, preconvention reports, since Lodge 79 is hosting the State convention and discussion of By-Law changes and any other issue you wish to mention.

Food will be available at 11:30 a.m. and drinks at the bar as the day progresses.

The State convention site is about 12 minutes from Kostoryz if you wish to survey the area before the convention.

Fraternally, William J. Marek District VII President —SPJST-

You, District V

Thank

Dear Members, The attendance at our spring meeting was very good, and I want to thank each of you for coming.

After all, we officers can make plans, but it is you who attend that really help to make it a successful meeting.

It also was nice to see the following lodge presidents: Charlie Matcek (81), Jerry Ermis (88), Alvin Franta (91), Mary Ann Kieschnick (142), Albert Risinger (172), Alvin Sefcik (173), and Evelyn Mikeska (176).

We really have some dedicated members! Professor William Souchek, who has been in and out of the hospital the past months, and his wife Mary came to the meeting.

Sister Rosalee Kostom, who had serious knee surgery, came on crutches to the meeting! Sister Amalia Linhart, who will be 90 in September, came and was enjoying the good Czech music and songs.

Sister Frances Olexa and Sister Gesella and Brother Herbert Huber, who always attend our meetings, were missed very much. The members were happy to hear that Frances, who had a stroke, and Herbert, who was mugged so badly by a thief, left the hospital the past week.

I want to thank Lodge No. 142 officers and members for hosting the meeting and for the very good dinner. The social following the meeting was thoroughly enjoyed by all; many thanks to those who worked so hard at the bars. When I left at 6:20, they were still dancing!

Special thanks go to Director Tim Kostom and Lodge No. 88 Choral Club and Director Rudy Dybala and the Czech Concert Orchestra for their great performance. It felt great to be walking among the guests and hearing the many beautiful compliments on the Czech music and songs!

Special thanks also go to those who helped me to publicize this meeting: Lodge 88 2nd Vice President Mary Schenburn (who wrote about it several times), DYC Dorothy Pflughaupt, District Secretary Viola Cox, Lodge No. 142 Secretary Alice Jochen, Lodge No. 81 Secretary Lillie Teykl, and Editor Rudy Sefcik (Thanks, Rudy and Maxine, for coming). I am also thankful to the following who wrote so nicely about the district Family Day: Frances Olexa (88), Lillie Teykl (81) and Julius Zella (172). What is

really important about your writing this is that it might encourage others to attend our district events.

At the meeting I forgot to mention that Larry Pflughaupt paid for the printing of the programs; thank you, Larry. I also want to thank the donors of the nine door prizes of $5.00 each Jerry Prochazka, Sidon Tumis, Tommy Lostak, Louis Hanus, Mary Ann Kieschnick, Tim Kostom, Alice Jochen, Viola Cox and Tillie Helmcamp.

Secretary Viola Cox will give the details of the meeting in the near future, but I do want to thank Director Hanus for giving out the checks to the sales representatives; he reported well for the Supreme Lodge!

As you can see, it takes many to make an event successful, and it does take quite some plans and work to carry it out. But, oh, how good it is to hear, "Such beautiful Czech songs and music! I enjoyed it all and the meeting so much." This was told me by a guest, Mrs. Mary Anders, mother of our member Ernest Anders. Thanks, Mrs. Anders, and thanks to all of you who came and made it a pleasant day for us all! Do come again to our district events.

Fraternally yours, Tillie Helmcamp —SPJST-

6, Cottonwood To Honor 50-Year Members

Lodge

The SPJST Lodge 6 held their monthly meeting Sunday, March 4, 1984 at 3 p.m.

Terry and Keith Hykel led the membership in the Pledge of Allegiance and Terry led the SPJST Pledge.

Roll call of officers was called with all officers being present.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and were approved. Other reports were in order.

Youth Leader Willie Mae Schuetz gave the youth club report. The club took cakes and Valentines to the rest home in February and they will be taking cakes again in March. The youth members are still working on their Easter project. The youth had a kite contest today. They will be working on their Easter program each Friday night for the Easter Party for April 8th. Everyone remember that YAD will be July 1st. The youth members are looking forward to everyone coming out to the Easter Party. Delton Stuckly brought the birthday cake.

Brother George Straten gave the Board of Trustees' report. The board recommended the lodge purchase a full page ad in the convention brochure. They also recommended that we give door prizes at the District III meeting April 29th. The hall will be closed Friday, April 20th.

Membership accepted Shelly Lenart and Rachel Kostecka as juvenile members.

Our membership will be presenting the 50-year members their pins at the Easter Party. We hope that they are all able to attend if at all possible.

Door prizes drawn were $10 — David Schroeder, not present; $10 — Zofie Pavlas, not present; $10 —

Betty Jane Marek, not present; $1 progressive prize — Helen Frances Mynar, not present; and the $2 door prize was won by Darrell Uptmor.

The next Board of Trustees' meeting will be at .7 p.m. Friday, April 6th. The next lodge monthly meeting will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 8, with the Easter Party following. We urge all our members to attend this meeting and then have a fun-afternoon with us. See you then!

Fraternally, Peggy Dobecka, Reporter —SPJST-

25, Ennis March Meeting

Lodge

Lodge 25 met in a regular monthly meeting at 8 p.m.

Thursday, March 8, 1984. The meeting was called to order by President Zapletal.

The attendance book was passed around for signature.

Sergeant-at-Arms Garry Mizell led the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was observed for Brothers Pat Cosgrove and Joe Haskovec.

Minutes of the February 9th regular monthly meeting and March 6 Board of Trustees' meeting were read by Recording Secretary Kay Lynn Kovar; and since there were no corrections or objections, approved as read.

President Raymond Zapletal and Vice President Bob Trojacek thanked everyone who helped during the 3-day weekend event our hall hosted.

Youth Club report was given by Betty Macalik in Linda Trojacek's absence. Youth club meets at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 12th. Everyone is to bring a T-shirt.

On the sick list are: Brother James and Sister Winnie Whitfill, Brothers John Marek, Charlie Navy and Sisters Marie Babovec and Anne Haskovec.

Sister Pat Zapletal thanked everyone who helped with the food preparation during the 3-day weekend, and said she would be calling on everyone's assistance during the Polka Festival.

President Zapletal read a postcard from the Dallas-Ennis Fraternal Council who are to meet Thursday, March 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Sokol Hall on Highway 34, Ennis, with co-hosts WFLA No. 402 and SPJST Lodges 25 and 135.

Brother Sid Pokladnik provided more indepth background information regarding the DallasEnnis fraternalism.

President Zapletal then asked all 50-year pin recipients to come to the front, and Brother Sid Pokladnik extended congratulations to all 50year pin recipients. Those in attendance to receive pins were: Willie Ann Juricek, Adolph Zajdl, Wesley Jakubik, Emil Jakubik and Joe H. Trojacek. Joe Jansa accepted the pin for daughter, Dorothy Edwardson.

Brothers Johnnie I. Krajca and Ernest Haskovec, both attended the seminar on IRA and spoke briefly on IRA. They will be more than willing to answer any questions. Brother Sid Pokladnik provided a more detailed explanation on IRA and stressed that it is definitely a program everyone should consider.

New member is Rosalio Charlie Yrlas signed up by Ernest Haskovec; JT conversions on Lisa Ann Rejeck and Jeffrey Al Macon

by Johnnie I. Krajca.

A motion to accept new members made by Sister Laure Krajca, was seconded by Brother Leslie T. Mack; all in favor and motion carried.

Sister Elizabeth Krajca has agreed to be in charge of the SPJST Lodge 25 float for this year's Polka Festival.

Meeting adjourned with 48 members present. Our next regular monthly meeting will be at 8 p.m.

Thursday, April 12th.

Fraternally, Kay Lynn Kovar Reporter/Recording Secretary — SPJST-

No. 47, Seaton Meeting Lodge

Dear Members and Friends, Lodge 47 held its monthly meeting Sunday, March 4, 1984 at 2 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Jerry Pechal.

Timothy Wilson and Daryl Kortis, flagbearers, led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll call of officers showed all present with the exception of Anna Jakubec, Czech reporter, who is still recuperating from her recent unfortunate episode of being burglarized. Anna, our thoughts and prayers are for your speedy recovery and hope you can be with us in the April meeting.

Secretary Ann Koon also read the roll call of sales reps.

Correspondence consisted of a letter from Bernie Gebala, thanking the sales reps. and reminding the Lodge of the 8% refund per member and the sales reps. are responsible for keeping the lodge active by signing up new members. A special "Thank you" to all sales reps!

Correspondence consisted of a letter from Ruby Bolton, in behalf of the Publication Committee, a letter from the American Lung Association asking for a donation — ($25.00 was approved for this), a letter from the March of Dimes — ($25.00 was approved for this charity also), a letter was read from Jerry Mikulas stating that pre-addressed cards will, again, be mailed to members and must be returned if you wish to continue getting the Vestnik and if there are members not getting the Vestnik, please let Jerry Mikulas at Supreme Lodge know and he will see to it that the member will be put on the mailing list; also let him know of any change of address.

Reported on the sick list were: Ruth Kohutek, Edwin Chlapek, Leroy Vanicek, Anna Jakubec, Joe Mikulas, Alice Banning and Melanie Koslosky. We hope everyone is enjoying good health by now. We were also happy to have Vice President Alfred Klusacek back with us. He had a short stay in the hospital and seems to be enjoying good health again. The flu bug has also hit many people in this area.

Hopefully, warm weather will make everyone feel better.

We were happy to have, as visitors at this meeting, Eugene and Thelma Hrncir and daughter, Angie; Howard and Mary Leshikar and sons; Ann Balusek (a regular

Wednesday, March 21, 1984— VESTNIK/5 visitor!); Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Schroeder and Albert Koslosky.

Come again!

We accepted two new members: Michael Marek and Cheryl Lee Ewing.

All officers and chairpersons gave satisfactory reports. A special thanks to Emil Hejl, J. D. Chlapek and Woodrow Marek for working on plumbing after the freezes we had.

Vallie Zavodny read the board minutes. Next board meeting will be March 20 at 7 p.m. She also thanked everyone who brought cakes for our lunch.

Youth club report by Rosie Craft showed 12 members and 5 guests present. Social for this month will consist of a trip to the Waco Zoo Sunday, March 18th. An Easter egg hunt will follow the April 1 regular meeting.

Frankie Klinkovsky, District II youth counselor, again reminded the members of the District II meeting at Holland Sunday, March 25 starting at 2 p.m. Everyone is asked to bring a salad or dessert for the meal following the meeting.

Emily Stuteville thanked Ann Koon for donating clothes to the child abuse program and announced that more clothes are needed; also that food will be bought with the money donated by the lodge.

Our May meeting will honor 18 (50-year members.) This will be followed by a covered dish meal after the meeting so I hope a lot of members will attend this meeting and help us honor these members.

The 50-year pin recipients will receive special invitations for this occasion and they are: Agnes Bartek, Alvin Elsik, Frances Hejl, Jerry Kotrla, Ed V. Schneider, Henry L. Kabela, John Elsik, Elvira Poboril, Leola Kruse, Adella Coufal, Ella H. Haisler, Mary Haisler, Ernest Junek, Albina Mikeska, Marie Adamek, Anna Jakubec, Johnnie Hruska and Edwin Jez. Happy March birthday to Woodrow Marek, Rosie Craft and Adeline Kohutek; also Happy Anniversary to Dan and Helen Wiley, Albert and Patsy Koslosky, and Anton and Elizabeth Motl.

Door prize winners were Judy Sirney and Emily Stuteville.

Don't forget our next regular meeting and Easter egg hunt Sunday, April 1 starting at 2 p.m.

Audit of all books will be Tuesday, April 3 at 7 p.m. Dances every Saturday night starting at 8 p.m.

Fraternally, Adeline Kohutek Reporter -SPJST-

80, Holland Will Host District II Meeting

Lodge

Our lodge held its regular monthly meeting Sunday, March 4th. President Bohac called the meeting to order at 2 p.m. and, as is the custom of our lodge, to start the meeting of the members present by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

The members were asked to remain standing for a few moments in silent tribute to our deceased member, Mrs. Iris Henry who passed away during the past month of February.

Roll call of officers showed all present, except Vice President Terry Bertrand. Sister Adell

Horelica was asked to sit in his place for this meeting.

We, the members of Lodge 80, were all glad to have our Secretary Treasurer Glen Latham with us at the meeting; he was a patient at Scott and White Hospital for two weeks. You are looking fine, Glen, so take it easy!

We had the pleasure of accepting two new members to our lodge, namely, Jannie Reggan and Lacy Reggan; we welcome you and hope you will come and attend our meetings.

President Bohac, again, thanked all the members who came out and helped at the entertainments and other help at the hall.

At the meeting, we had the honor and privilege of having two members who were presented 50year SPJST membership pins, namely, Julie Grossman and Joe Zajicek. The presentation was made

by District II Director Henry Vitek who spoke briefly to them for reaching this achievement.

Brother Vitek also spoke later in the meeting and complimented Lodge 80 on the work we are doing here.

The president of the lodge mentioned the District II spring meeting to be held at our hall, March 25 at 2 p.m. The District II officers would like the lodges of the district to be well represented; coming up will be the election of District II officers and a free meal will be served after the meeting. We are fairly-well centrally located in the district, so come out and enjoy the evening; since we are hosting the meeting, we would like to see a good representation from our lodge.

While this letter is written March 12th, the farmers of our area are beginning to plant milo and corn. We are in need of more rain; during the month of February, we averaged about half an inch of rain in this area. Farmers planted a good deal of wheat and it will soon need a good rain.

For this time, this is all from SPJST Lodge 80. Our meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m. to meet on the first Sunday, April 1st, again.

Door prize winners were Isabella Kunz, Darvin Ivicic, Mrs. Billy (Glen) Latham and Joe Barabas, Jr.; each won a 6-pack of soda or pivo.

Birthday celebrants in March are Glen Latham and Michelle Ivicic.

Fraternally, Joe Barabas, Jr. Reporter/Honorary President -SPJST-

88 Holds Meeting

Lodge

The March Meeting of Lodge 88 was held March 12th at 7:30 p.m. All officers were present and there were 133 members in attendance.

Following the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting, the correspondence and list of new members, the Committee Chairmen made their reports of activities for the prior month.

We heard plans for a Blue Room party April 27th, entertainment to be provided by a Western Band, the usual meal and drinks, and a cost of only $10.00 per person.

The popular Al Pierson Dance Band is scheduled for several occasions in the near future, so you

should check the dance schedule and not miss those dances.

Our Orchestra and Choral Club are busy performing and preparing for future performances. The Dramatic Club will present a Czech Comedy on April 29th. Be sure to attend that and see our lodge members display their acting abilities.

Clean-up Day is set for April 7th.

We must start early in the day so that we can be through for the Saturday evening dance. Please help us on that day to clean up and beautify our lodge and grounds.

Brother Tim Kostom is in charge and will assign duties.

It was reported that the District V meeting on March 11th was a huge success. Thanks for helping.

Just before the close of the meeting three of our faithful and dedicated members were honored for their years of service. The occasion is their 80th birthday this month. These wonderful people are Tom Jecmenek, Herman Liebscher and Tim Kostom. Congratulations to these three gentlemen. Their wives furnished cake and coffee for us after the meeting.

The membership voted to set up a fund for the furtherance of the Czech language in our lodge. In honor of a gentleman who has done so much in our behalf it will be called "Wm. Souchek Czech Language Fund", a living memorial.

A special presentation by Crime Stoppers was enjoyed. We learned about the activities and accomplishments of this group. They deserve our assistance whenever possible.

The next meeting will be April 9th. Be sure to be there!

Fraternally, Marceil Malak Secretary -SPJST-

Lodge 88, Houston

From

Dear Members: Do you have your reservations for your Jan Garber dance, March 24th?

The dress code will be enforced; then Saturday, March 31st is Henry Tannenberger with his fine polkas, waltzes and today's sounds.

(Remember the dress code is for this dance also).

I'm sorry I reported Harry Finn instead of Lillian Finn who was sick, but that's what was given to me and I hope by the time this comes out in print, you will have a good report and well on your way to recovery.

Josephine Bishop went to visit her daughter in Dallas and fell across the side of the bath tub and would you believe it! She broke three ribs on her right side and ended up in St. Joseph Hospital, but she is at home and doing better.

Mr. H. C. Huber was working in his shop and was attacked and robbed; he was beaten very badly and put in the hospital, however, he is home and doing good. He told me that it was bad.

E. J. Slanina also was in the hospital for surgery. Mr. Slanina, who is better known as "Sly", is better and I understand that he is at home doing fine.

I understand that Frances Olexa is also home. I went to see her last Tuesday and she was doing fine and looking great.

Susan said that Steve Kelly was to go home this morning. He, too, was doing fine when I went to see him Tuesday. I hope you all stay well now for some time.

Stella Bukowski is in the hospital (she is Agnes Pederson's sister).

Agnes told me her son, Lynn Lesak, will be reporting in the morning and afternoon from the helicopter starting March 12th.

It seems that Mike Trefell was made Honorary Lieutenant of the Provest Guard of the Arabia Shrine Temple.

Justine Janak had a very nice young man as a visitor; her grandson, Jerome Janak III, who was here for medical tests and I understand he came out fine. He is from Bakersfield, California and is 14 years young.

I just heard that Ruth Reed is in Heights Hospital and will have back surgery (March 12th).

I called Mary Ann Wagner to see why we haven't seen or heard from them. It seems that Mary Ann fell and hurt her back, again. Mary Ann, you will have to stop falling!

I held my letter up so I could report on the District V meeting.

We had a very good dinner; so good we ate too much and had a very nice attendance. The same officers were re-elected: President — Tillie Helmcamp, 1st Vice President — Jerry Prochazka, 2nd Vice President — Sidon Tumis, Secretary — Viola Cox, Treasurer — Tommie Lostak, Youth Counselor — Dorothy Pflughaupt, Assistant YC — Lynn Pflughaupt and District Flag Bearer — Jeffrey Barcak.

District V meeting was set for the fourth Sunday, September 23rd for the fall meeting; the lodge location will be worked out by the district officers as to where and it will be a Family Day affair, again. We usually have good dishes. I like it because it's different.

I'll say, again, I am glad our sick folks are home. I talked to Verlean Dunn and her husband is home doing better, but he has to go every day next week for treatments. Keep your chin up, Mr. Dunn!

Fraternally, Mary Schenburn 2nd Vice President -SPJST-

Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth

SPJST

Dear Members and Friends; As we entered our lodge hall for our March meeting, it appeared that a bit of the Emerald Isle had been imported for our pleasure, because Joyce Tesar had decorated lavishly with the green and white so symbolic of St. Patrick's Day. President Albert Kubala was out of town so Vice President John Paprskar presided with Secretary Christine Zich, Treasurer Kenneth Krivanek and Financial Secretary Evelyn Spacek in chair. Al Kercho sat in for the vice president.

After the opening rituals had been executed a moment of silent prayer was observed for Anna Davis Murphy, recently deceased, and the next order of business was the acceptance of four new members.

We also welcomed Dona Hubenak from Alvarado, Adelene Powell and Carol Everett, daughter of Carl and

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Christine Zich who is visiting her parents.

Before we get along much farther into 1984 many of our lodge members would like to thank the Supreme Lodge for our useful and attractive calendars. This is a thoughtful gesture each year and we care and appreciate enough to acknowledge it.

An oversight was made in February's Vestnik report. At that month's meeting we were shown a plaque that was awarded to Lodge 92 in appreciation for our donation of $500 sent to the Child Welfare Department of Tarrant County for use in the Child Abuse Neglect program. The award will be displayed in the foyer.

We congratulate Martha Durham for being appointed an official salesperson for SPJST insurance and she trained in Temple March 10.,.

Martha is also our Sunshine Committee of one and reported sending fifteen Birthday cards to members over sixty-five years of age in February and March. She dispatched get-well cards to Dodie Leonard who was in Harris Hospital (Dodie is a sister of our late Treasurer John Murphy) and to Emilie Miller who also had been hospitalized.

Additional donations in memory of Victoria Gholdston were made by Minnie Ruzicka, Bennie Hundle, Martha and Dick Durham, and Richard and Raymond Hubenak.

Kenneth and Mary Ann Krivanek contributed a blanket sum for several members who died lately.

We also received a fifty dollar donation from Betty Alcorn for her thanks and pleasure in receiving her 50-year membership pin. Twenty more persons are also soon to be honored at our monthly meeting, and, of the twenty, eight have said they plan to attend to accept.

Dona Hubenak related that her daughter Joyce Whatley, has just returned from Norway, The Netherlands and London where she assisted in the development of Mobil Oil Company's computer program.

The Youth Club came back from their Ice Skating party at downtown Tandy Center in time to eat supper.

Next month, at our meeting April 8, they will have their annual Easter Egg Hunt. They always enjoy it so much with the fun and all the prizes and the enjoyment must be contagious; there will also be a search planned for the adults, but it is rumored that we will be hunting for a strange sort of egg. It is not too early to announce that the young people are planning one of their successful dances June 14. Details will be given later.

That about wraps it for this month and here's hoping a late freeze does not injure all those beautiful fruit trees that promise a bounty of eating pleasure this year. Sincerely and Fraternally, Helen Paprskar.

-SPJST-

8th Meeting For Lodge 154, Ft. Worth

April

Dear Members and Friends: Our meeting yesterday was called to order by our president, Brother Jerry Milan.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present.

All the reports were approved as read after a minor change.

Sister Renfro reported that two policies were transferred from the juvenile department.

The Easter picnic was discussed and will be held Easter Sunday, April 22nd at the Tirk-Alholm farm; it will be as in the past years. Details will follow later.

Brother Steinman reported on the sales representatives' meeting that is being held this week.

We were sorry to hear that Sister Prill is having a time with an allergic reaction. Get well soon!

Congratulations to a couple of our young members, Missy Johnson and Jill Parker, who have been selected by the Student Council for a week's trip to Philadelphia and New York.

Jill is president of the club. Have a safe trip!

Before the meeting adjourned "Happy Birthday" was sung to Sister Carrie Milan who was also our door prize winner.

Our next meeting will be at 2 p.m.

Sunday, April 8th.

Goodies and dominoe games were enjoyed by all.

Remember "The Smithfields" will be playing for a country/western dance, March 31st; and Jerry Max Lane, April 14th.

So until ... Keep Smiling!

Fraternally, Mary Pavey -SPJST-

From Lodge 172, Pasadena

News

Four couples from Lodge 172 attended the District V meeting March 11th at Lodge Stefanik No. 142 in Houston. It was a good meeting with a fine turnout. The barbecue prepared by Lodge 142 was delicious. We all had a good time.

District V President Tillie Helmcamp introduced Lodge 172 President Mary Ann Kieschnick who welcomed everyone present.

Then Sister Helmcamp conducted most of the meeting. All officers made their reports, and they all were re-elected as they were in 1983. More of the members should attend district meetings.

Lodge 172 members, don't forget March 25th because on that day dinner will be served from 1 to 3 p.m. and C/W Band playing from 3 to 7 for our social; some of us will be cooking meat Friday, March 23rd, in case, some of you would like to come by and watch or help, you are most welcome — we always have a good time, also someone is always buying pitchers of beer, etc. I'll see you there!

We need some volunteers to help serve the meal Sunday, March 25 for about half an hour. You don't have to worry about getting wet because we have a shed for protection.

A little further word on changing the name "Vestnik" to "Herald." My feeling is: Leave it the way it is nowt the name "Herald" is already on the front page. We have already dropped the Czech name for SPJST; the change is good, but some things should stay the same.

This will be all for now.

Fraternally yours, Julius V. Zella 2nd Vice President -SPJST-

Committee were Mydel Grochoske, Kitty Rippin, Marie Hampton, Glenda Young and Catherine Flores.

Good luck to Brother Larry Young who is a candidate for sheriff of Johnson County.

Dear Members and Guests: Several hundred attended the Thursday night, March 8 after the March 4th benefit concert held for business session, it was a fun- the widow of fiddle champion Benny evening for members and guests Tharnmason. Several blue grass when President Harold Bergmann bands and national fiddle champions was surprised with a birthday party from Texas and Nashville gave fine by the many members and guests performances. present.

New sales representatives The table held not only the approved are John Durbin and delectable chili sandwiches, but a Joseph Hurtik. great variety of delicious cakes, Our condolences to Joe Hurtik on pies, cookies, chips and deviled eggs the death of his brother, Alan Labay centered with a beautifully- of Houston. decorated birthday cake, baked and Remember our monthly meetings brought by Garda Siptak. In are held the third Tuesday of each addition to all the goodies, everyone month; Board of Trustees meetings also enjoyed the refreshments. are the first Wednesday of each The party commenced by singing month.

"Happy Birthday."

Fraternally, The lodge's president presided Estelle Hurtik, Reporter over the business session.

-SPJSTJeanette Schoenst read the minutes and also correspondence.

Dallas Circle of Lee Leonhardt gave the treasurer's Czech Women report; both readings were accepted as given.

Lydia Dirkx opened the meeting Brother Peters read the financial March 1st with the Pledge of standing.

Allegiance. Special guests, Victor It was briefly discussed of various and Norma Nemec, were introduced. places where members could tour or Other guests were Dick Grounds, go for entertainment, but no Miro Jurcik, Julius Podhrasky, decision was reached; then, it was Arnold Vrla and Bob Zvolanek. tabled for the next meeting.

There were thirty regular members The president appointed a serving present. Lydia especially welcomed committee for April, May and June Marie Fitz, Ann Skrabanek and Floy composed of El Gene and Doris Pokladnik who had not been with us Eckermann, Chester and Doris for some time.

Gebhard; Otto and Sandy Heinze, Minutes of Secretary Mary and Paul and George Key. Sebestik, and Treasurer Vickie A big round of applause was given Kohn's report were approved. to the outgoing group for a job well Mary read the following done. correspondence: The Food Committee then stated Letter and "Thank You" from that the lodge will furnish cold cuts Frankie Curry, "Thank You" from for our April 12th meeting at 7:30 Henrietta Schindler and Greetings p.m. from Zdenka and Jaroslav Skotak.

With no further business the Alice Roberts reported that most meeting adjourned. of the members have paid their dues Fraternally, for this year.

Edith Pfeiffer, Reporter Bessie Kalich read the following -SPJSTnames of sisters who were sent cards: Lodge 180, Burleson For the month of December: "Get Well" to Frankie Curry, Henrietta Approves Charity Schindler, Ella Bartos and Tom Roberts, (Sister Alice's husband), Donation "Sympathy" to Martha Malooly, Our regular monthly meeting "Christmas Cards" to Ella Fojt, opened February 21 at 7:30 p.m. Frances Baleja, Berta Paryzkova, with President Louis Grochoske Mildred Voss, Annabelle Bubak, presiding and B. J. Russell leading Marie Fitz, Mary Nesuda, Frankie seventeen members in the Pledge of Curry, Fanny Schweizer, Mary Allegiance.

Dusek, Angelina Ozymy, Mary After a moment of silence for our Stransky, Zdenka Skotak, Adela departed brothers and sisters, Lesikar, Frances Konakovsky and minutes of our previous meeting Hattie Hamusek. were read by Secretary Cindy For the month of January: "Get Hampton.

Well" to Ann Skrabanek, Annabelle Correspondence included letters Bubak, Ella Bartos; Lydia Kartous. from SL Vice President Bernard "Thinking of You" to Mary Gebala and SL Secretary-Treasurer Stansky.

Leonard Mikeska.

Month of February: "Get Well" to We welcome new members Mary Kubacak and Millie Noska.

Charles and Ann Schneider, Ida Libbie Elsik took a gift to Sister Myer, Adolf Pustejovsky and Allen Annabelle Bubak.

J. Mallory.

Helen Vrla, Jr. had Vallie Tupy Dorita Keefer explained the and Lydia Kartous on her sick list.

Crime Stoppers program.

She reported that Lydia Kartous It was voted to donate a set wished that our Krouzek accept the amount of money to the Child Abuse gift for her as a donation back to our program instead of holding a benefit Circle. function.

Helen Vrla asked what our wishes A most welcome home from Saudi were regarding flowers sent to the Arabia was extended to Dennis nursing homes for our confined.

Barabas who was promptly elected Discussion on this presented several trustee. suggestions. Will report more on our Elected to the Entertainment decision later.

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April

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Wednesday, March 21, 1984—VESTNIK/7 Ann Zvolanek informed us of Ella Bartos' new address. Ella sent her greetings to all of us.

Mary Kubacak sent her thanks for the gift received from Krouzek.

Vallie Tupy had surgery but we are happy to hear she is doing fine.

Rose Kopecek read a short story titled "Somebody, Nobody and Anybody." It was really a thought for the day.

The Nominating Committee met February 13th and presented the following slate of officers: President - Ann Zvolanek, Vice-President Josephine Kankrlik, Recording Secretary - Alice Roberts, Correspondence Secretary - Helen Vrla, Jr. and Membership - Bertha Malik.

These nominees were elected to office for the year 1984.

Congratulations to all of you!

Bessie Reames reported the Dallas - Ennis Fraternal Council will hold their meeting at the Sokol Hall in Ennis, Texas March 22nd. She also told us of the 74th Anniversary at the SPJST 84 Hall in Dallas, Texas March 11th.

Ann Zvolanek reported the Czech Cultural Society held their annual dinner February 27th and elected officers for the year. She also reminded us that there will be Czech films shown at the Granada Theatre, 3524 Greenville Ave., Dallas, Texas March 22nd (SHORTCUTS) and (MYSTERIOUS CASTLE IN THE CARPATHIANS), March 29th (HOW TO DROWN DR. MRACEK) and (RUN WAITER RUN), April 5th (SIGNUM LAUDIS) and (THE ASSISTANT) and A'pril 12th (BEAUTY AND THE BEAST) and (RUSALKA). The film will be shown starting at 7:30 p.m. Admission will be $4 for adults, $2 for children and senior citizens.

Donations this month received were from Arnold Vrla and Ann Skrabanek.

Bessie Kalich asked our wishes about having the membership books printed. It was agreed to let her handle the printing.

Congratulations to Libbie Elsik and husband, Alvin, on the birth of their new grandson, John Andrew Hibler, (son of Dr. Alvin and Meredith Elsik). He was born February 11th.

Hostesses, for this month who prepared a delicious spaghetti and meatsauce luncheon were: Hattie Grounds, Bertha Podhrasky, Vlasta Jurcik, Floy Pokladnik, Marie Fitz, Betty Jean Bell and Rose Waller.

Happy March Birthdays to Mary Sykora, Angelina Ozymy, Mary Sebestik, Adelle Vlk, Berta Paryzkova and Theresa Carper!

Looking forward to the first day of Spring, aren't you? Can't wait to get out and dig those flower beds and have the rays of the sun at my back. This cold weather has been here long enough!

Looking forward to seeing more of you at our April 5th meeting!

Your English Reporter: Dorothy Rose Reznik - SPJST-

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

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BULLETIN BOARD DISTRICT I MEETING The District I spring meeting will be held Sunday, April 29, 1984.

Hosting the meeting will be Lodge 39, Bryan. *** DISTRICT II MEETING The District II spring meeting will be held Sunday, March 25, 1984 with Lodge 80, Holland hosting the meeting. *** DISTRICT III MEETING The District III spring meeting will be held Sunday, April 29, 1984.

Lodge 6, Cottonwood near West will 112 the host lodge. *** DISTRICT IV MEETING The District IV spring meeting will be held Sunday, April 29, 1984. Lodge 73, Seymour will host the 1984 meeting. *** DISTRICT VI MEETING The District VI spring meeting will be held Sunday, March 25, 1984.

Lodge 28, East Bernard will host the meeting at the American Legion Hall on State Highway No. 60 (Wharton Highway) DISTRICT VII MEETING The District VII spring meeting will be held Sunday, April 1, 1984 at Lodge 79, Corpus Christi on 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi.

Lodge 79 members will host the meeting.

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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.

Head of the Youth Department STATEWIDE YOUTH LEADERS' RETREAT (AMENDED)

. near La Grange, Texas Camp Lone Star is located southeast of La Grange. You will need to follow the sign that is alongside the highway just after you cross the iron bridge across the Colorado River going south out of La Grange on Hwy 77 and before you ascend the bluff.

There will be no meal available Friday, so if you intend to arrive Friday evening, you need to either eat beforehand or bring a light snack. Kitchen facilities will not be open Friday night. The first meal served will be breakfast Saturday morning. If you don't arrive in time for breakfast at either 7:30 or 8 a.m., your first meal will be the noon lunch Saturday.

The Supreme Lodge will pay round trip mileage for (1) car from a lodge, plus camp costs, which include all meals and lodging.

However, no mileage reimbursement will be paid for those who do not arrive in time for the start of Saturday's activities or to those who leave before noon Suday. We plan to start the day's activities at 9 a.m.

SHARP Saturday. Bring note pads and pencils. A full day and a half's activities are being planned, including some evening functions.

PLEASE — no alcoholic beverages on camp premises. This is a learning and relating experience. ***

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Notice-

Checklist For Those Attending Camp Lone Star Note Pad and Pencil or Pen

DYCs bring craft that they will have at camp this summer.

VERY IMPORTANT: DYCs and youth leaders, let me know before Our Statewide Youth Leaders' this retreat what forms you will he Retreat for 1984 is set for Saturday, needing because I'm not bringing March 24th, and Sunday, March any forms that have not been 25th. We will probably start around previously requested, and due to the 9 a.m. Saturday morning and the retreat will be over after the noon horrendous postage cost, we want to keep the cost of mailing these forms meal Sunday.

The site of this year's retreat is to an absolute minimum. The Camp Lone Star near La Grange. solution is to request these forms The facilities are very nice and we before this retreat so that I can think that you will be pleased with bring them to you in person. You the surroundings, which should be will recall that this was one of the very conducive to the learning first reminders in our November process. All DYC's, Assistant DYC meeting. (I will have a station DYC's, Youth Leaders and Assis- wagon or car full as it is.)

If you desire a copy of the Beseda tants, plus anyone else involved in our youth program are welcome to music, we recently had a number of attend; however, this occasion is not tapes made from the one record we to be considered a weekend vaca- had left, so the only version of this is tion, but as a period of learning and on a cassette tape.

Copy of latest edition of Youth relating. What you will learn should then be applied in your activities Rule Book — Jan. 1984 Edition; and work with the youth. Spouses Very Important (Name Tags Will Be Furnished) involved with and interested in our Casual Clothing youth are welcome.

Personal Articles Bed linens and covers and bath towels and soap furnished. (Bring your own soap if you prefer.)

Hot tubs available in gym room.

(Bring extra towels for this).

Retreat Schedule (Times Flexible) Saturday Morning (Not necessarily in this order; time allocating flexible.)

Review entire Youth Rule Book

by President Morris and DYCs (Each person bring own book - 1984 Edition) Crafts demonstrated by each DYC Demonstration of Heimlich Maneuver by Clarence Schulze Group Picture Tour of Camp Facilities General exchange of information and ideas by those in attendance Saturday Afternoon Speaker: Principal Erwin Sladek, La Grange High School — "What Our Young People Are Up To These Days" Films (Child Abuse and others) Socializing - (optional) Dancing groups or watching films Sunday Morning Reports and Demonstrations from LRL Noon lunch and dismiss ***

Upcoming Youth Activities To All Concerned: Although the dates, places and various announcements on upcoming activities for the spring and summer have appeared in the Vestnik now for some time, I think it appropriate to remind all those concerned — youth leaders, assistants, DYCs, youth and parents — about the events that concern all of us in the Youth Department.

First of all, notice the listing of District Training Classes, YADs, and Camps that appears in this section.

In addition, we have the State Youth Leaders' Retreat near La Grange set for Saturday and Sunday, March 24th and 25th.

Then the climax of the youth year is the State YAD which is set for Sunday, August 12th, at Temple High School. This year this will include the royalty competition. The dates and details on all these activities have been appearing for

8/VESTNiK—Wednesday, March 21, 1984 some time. We all know there are many functions and activities that New Tabor Lodge No. 17 March 31st solicit your time, energies and Dist. I Lodge 20 Granger April 10th Dist.

II participation, but we ask that you Lodge 84 Dallas April 1st Dist.

III allot a proportionate part of your Mary Haisler's Home March 31st time to SPJST youth activities. As I Dist. IV Lodge No. 88 at 2:30 p.m.

March 31st Dist. V have said many times before, we are El Campo May 5th Dist. VI only part of the "pie" and we realize Maxine Pavliska's Home March 31st Dist. VII there are other organizations (Tentative) striving to develop our young ADs people. It takes the combined efforts Caldwell Lodge No. 186 July 22nd Dist. I of a lot of people and organizations Lodge 29, Taylor July 8 Dist. II to try to fulfill the aspirations of our Lodge 154, Ft. Worth July 1st Dist. III youth. We are doing what we can and we realize that we cannot do it Dist. IV June 24th Senior Citizens Center in all.

Seymour Check the dates and information Dist. V July 8th Lodge No. 88 and be a part of these events. In Dist. VI Victoria Lodge 32 July 15th many instances there are a lot of Dist. VII July 8th Floresville CAMPS nice prizes involved, including monetary prizes. However, aside Dist. I June 2-3-4-5 at Camp Lone Star near La Grange from the monetary prizes there is Dist. II July 27th-30th (Teens) — Camp Val Verde always the "prize" of having the July 30th-Aug. 2nd (Juniors) — Camp Val Verde experience of competing. It is, in a Dist. III July 23-24-25-26 at Camp Val Verde sense, a learning process. Dist. IV Will camp with Dist. I Remember that a winner never Dist. V To Be Announced quits and a quitter never wins!

Dist. VI June 25-28, Bastrop State Park Fraternally, Dist. VII June 6-7-8-9 at Camp Lone Star Nick A. Morris President and Head We will have five door prizes for of the Youth Dept. the youth attending District II - SPJST meeting, and, if they were in the youth program, we will double their prize so you can see it will be important to be present and to be in We have had a real cold, cold the program. This will include ages 0 winter, and I do hope that spring through 17. Let's make plans to be will be nice, although we did not present! have a lot of snow.

All the leaders/assistants will I do hope that the youth leaders of have their statewide training class District IV are aware of the State that same weekend; this will begin Youth Leaders' Retreat to be held Saturday morning, March 24 at 9 March 24th and 25th at Lone Star a.m. at Camp Lone Star in La Retreat Center in La Grange. We The District II spring meeting will Grange; see Brother Morris's letter meet with the other six districts and be held March 25 at 2 p.m. at Lodge for full details. I hope you are exchange ideas and learn what other 80, Holland. The meeting will follow planning to be there. Our district lodges are doing in their youth clubs class will be held Tuesday, April to make them better and keep the our regular format, except for the youth program which will be 10th at Lodge 20 in Granger and will youth interested in coming to the scheduled for about 4 p.m. due to begin promptly at 9:30 a.m., and we meetings; do plan to attend. plan to finish by 4:30 p.m. another conflicting matter.

March 31st is District IV Youth The District II YAD will be held Leaders' Training which will be held Items on the agenda will be: Recognition of 50-year members, Sunday, July 8 at Lodge 29 at Taylor in my home. We will begin at 9:30 reading names of deceased members and we certainly do thank the a.m. to 4 p.m. We will plan YAD and and a few moments of silence for our members and officers of Lodge 29 revise rule books and work on some beloved deceased brothers/sisters, for saying "yes" to hosting our YAD crafts and games to use at youth all new and old business topics this year. We had a little problem meetings; each youth leader is to which would include setting a new getting a place to host our YAD come prepared to teach a game. date for our fall meeting because because mostly all lodges have April 29th, District IV meeting this year it will conflict with our family reunions booked for the will be held at the Senior State YAD and Royalty; sales Sunday we had available, so many Recreational Building, 500 E. representatives' awards and reports thanks to Lodge 29 for hosting our Belkamp, Seymour, Texas. The or discussions on our upcoming YAD for 1984. Let's all set this youth members will have the same convention will be welcome so, if you Sunday aside and plan to be at contests as in previous years; have a wish to propose any changes made Taylor on that date. skit or program, also each club may The camp dates are now final and have a booth sale of items such as in our Society at the convention and you wish to discuss these items with they will be held July 27th through food, crafts, etc., or anything that the District II assembly and July 30th for the teens and July 30th will sell. Let's give these youngsters delegates present, you are welcome through August 2nd for the juniors. all the support they need to keep Full details will be printed later but, interested in our SPJST youth to do so.

About 3:45 p.m., we plan to have a you leaders and chaperones need to program. break and then have a short youth take your vacation from your job on June 2, 3, 4 and 5 is camping at program and continue with the those dates, so you would be Lone Star Retreat Center in La balance of the meeting, which will available to attend camp; we need Grange with District I, so be include the election of our District II you! Please mark these important planning on going; this is a very nice officers and then conclude with the dates on your calendar so you would camp, and we will be camping before be able to attend these activities. installation of officers. the weather gets so hot. This is a Shortly after adjournment of the The winter was the coldest in my long way to go, but I think it will be meeting, a free meal will be served lifetime and it seems that it also is worth it. I understand it is not as to all who were in attendance of the the driest. We need a good rain scattered as Val Verde, so there will meeting. The meal will be furnished desperately and also enough to fill not be so much walking.

by Lodge 80 and District II; all our stock ponds. The farmers will be August 12 is State YAD and families are asked to bring a salad or busy in the fields planting their Royalty at Temple High School; this a sweet dish for this meal. The crops but will need moisture to get will begin at 10:30 a.m., and having District II officers would appreciate them up so we are hoping that, by both events on the same day will your support. the time this letter is printed, you all avoid making two trips.

The District II officers also wish received a bountiful rainfall.

Please keep all these dates on to take this opportunity to invite all your mind and make as many as you We hope to see you at Lodge 80 in possibly can.

Supreme Lodge officers and their spouses, plus the editor and Holland, March 25th!

Fraternally yours, attorney with their spouses, plus all Fraternally, Mary Haisler, members and interested persons to Frank Klinkovsky, DYC District IV YC attend this meeting.

-SPJST-SPJST-

District Training Classes

From the District Youth Counselors

Date/Time Set For District II Spring Meeting

Attention District IV Members!!!!

the Youth Leaders From

Lodge 6, Cottonwood YC Prepares For Easter Dear Members and Friends, We had a good attendance at our youth club meeting held at 2:15 p.m.

March 4th.

The youth members did not get to fly their kites because the weather was rainy and cold. They had contests on their kites judged by Sister Martha Monthie and Sister Christine Svrcek. The winners were: Jimbo Hromadka - prettiest, Raymond Joe Hromadka - spookiest, Kevin Dobecka - oddest, Tammi Dobecka - smallest; the highestflying kite did not get to fly, yet. My thanks to both judges.

March 7, cakes were donated to the West Rest Haven's Birthday Party by the club members.

February 19 our youth members and parents painted the youth room and I want to thank each of you who helped in the hall at different times.

Thank you because it is appreciated very much.

The Valentine Party was wellattended; we had games, hot dogs, drinks, and other goodies plus exchanged Valentines. Many thanks for the gifts and cards you gave me.

Lodge 6 Youth Club will hold their meeting at 2:15 p.m. April 8 and, after the lodge meeting, the youth will have an Easter program and, after the program, there will be an egg hunt, also supper will be served.

Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish and pastry; the lodge will furnish the meat.

Our youth club members will be selling tickets on a nice roaster, a bunny rabbit and other items.

A bake sale is planned by the clubbers on Good Friday, April 20 at the Leroy Bank.

I forgot to mention Bennie Mynar's birthday in February. My apology, Bennie!

March birthday celebrants are Tammi and Kevin Dobecka. Delton Stuckly brought the cake. Darrell Uptmor brings the April cake to the meeting.

Our club members are making Easter gifts for West Rest Haven, so try to come on Fridays because we want to finish and also practice for the program.

Fraternally, Willie Mae Schuetz, YL

-SPJST-

the Youth Members From

EASTER ACTIVITIES PLANNED BY LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD YC Dear Readers, Our monthly meeting was held March 4, 1984. Correspondence was a thank you from Shirley, Adrian and Celia Therese.

Cakes were donated to the rest home for the month of February.

Cakes will be donated March 7 for the rest home.

Youth members have started on their Easter Rabbit project for the

Wednesday, March 21, 1984—VESTMK/9 rest home. Tickets will be sold for meeting; then there will be an egg EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY 30, 1984 in McAllen, Texas at the Easter on a roaster and other hunt. I hope to see you all at the We, the Resolution Committee of age of 91 years.

She was a resident in the McAllen Easter Party. donated items.

SPJST Lodge No. 81, Needville, in behalf of our members, wish to Nursing Home. Burial was February Fraternally, We will have a bake sale on Good express our deepest sympathy to 2, at the Raymondville Cemetery.

Kevin Dobecka Friday, April 20 at the Leroy Bank.

Surviving are children: Dr. Harold The winners for the kite-flying (2-12-84) the bereaved family of our departed F. Fabian of McLean, Texas, Luella —SPJST— contest were: Tammi Dobecka — brother Fabian of San Antonio, Texas, and C. smallest, Kevin Dobecka — oddest, ARNOLD H. REICHLE , Raymond. Joe Hromadka — who passed away Friday, December L. Fabian of McAllen. Texas.

May our departed sister rest in spookiest, Jimbo Hromadka — 30, 1983, at the age of 87, at the Polly prettiest. Ryon Memorial Hospital in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Delton Stuckly brought the cake Richmond.

Gayenell Chudej for the March meeting. Darrell He was a member of SPJST No. 81 Gaye Ann Galetka Uptmor will bring the cake for and the American Legion Post in Vicky Zak April. Birthdays for March are for Rosenberg.

— SPJST — Kevin Dobecka and Tammi Dobecka. EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY He is survived by his wife, April 8 the youth meeting will be We, the Resolution Committee of Angelia Reichle, of Rosenberg; one EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY at 2:15 before the lodge meeting. SPJST Lodge No. 81, Needville, in daughter, Jacquelyn Stannitz of We, the Resolution Committee of The Easter program will be after behalf of our members wish to Bellville; one brother, Eugene Lodge 20, Granger, in behalf of the the lodge meeting. express our deepest sympathy to Reichle of Rosenberg; three sisters, entire membership, wish to express Fraternally yours, the bereaved family of our departed Lottie Foster and Leola Lay, both of Shirley Dobecka sister Houston, and Pauline Brandel ofbereaved our sincere sympathy the family of ourtodear (3-14-84) FRANCES A. SITTA, Wharton; one grandchild, and departed brother —SPJST— who passed away December 27, numerous nieces and nephews.

JOHN MACHU, 1983, at the age of 92, at the Polly Funeral services were held age 91, lifetime resident of Taylor, NEWS FROM LODGE 179, Ryon Memorial Hospital.

Monday, January 2, 1984 from the who died Monday, February 27, 1984 WARRENTON YC Funeral services were held Garmany & Carden Funeral Chapel in Johns Community Hospital.

The youth club from Lodge 179 Friday, December 30, at 2 p.m. in St. in Rosenberg.

He was a retired farmer and had their regular business meeting Paul's Presbyterian Church in May our departed brother rest in member of the Taylor. Brethren March 8 at 7 p.m.

Needville with Rev. Richard Avery peace and may his memory live Church, SPJST Lodge and the Business discussions were on officiating. Burial was at the Sitta among us forever.

American Legion. camp and applications. The youth Cemetery.

Resolution Committee: Services were held at 2 p.m.

Survivors include three activity was completed.

Mary Werner Wednesday at Condra Memorial Mother Lodge President Harold daughters, Milady McDonald of Mary Matcek Chapel with the Rev. Dan Marek Bergmann had a birthday March 7 Needville, Eleanora Vialas of Winnifred Susan officiating. Burial was in the Taylor and we helped him celebrate the Sugarland, and Ruth Boyer of —SPJST— City Cemetery.

Kingsville; one son, Alfonse Sitta of evening of our meeting.

Survivors include nieces and The retreat at Camp Lone Star Needville; five grandchildren and EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY nephews and great-nieces and greatwas discussed plus games for next six great-grandchildren.

We, the Resolution Committee of nephews.

May our departed sister rest in Lodge 29, Taylor, in behalf of our meeting. Dance for our youth club Pallbearers were Eugene Machu, was planned for Friday, March 16th peace and may her memory live entire membership, wish to express Howard Machu, Johnnie Machu, at Welcome Hall — drives from among us forever. our heartfelt sympathy to the family Alvin Machu, Floyd O'Brien and Resolution Committee: Round Top Cafe by Van for those of our departed lodge brother Bert Griggs.

Mary Werner EDWIN A. KOVAR, interested will take place.

May our departed brother rest in Mary Matcek The Junior Livestock Show will age 88, of Taylor who died February peace and may his memory live Winnifred Susan be held March 30th and 31st at La 22, 1984 in a Taylor hospital. among us forever.

—SPJST— Grange.

Brother Kovar was born October Resolution Committee: Fraternally, 10, 1895 in the Kovar community Rita Marburger EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY Anna Key Rubie Loessin We, the Resolution Committee of near Smithville. He had lived in (3-15-84) Elizabeth Vitek Lodge 20, Granger, in behalf of the Taylor for the past 73 years and for —SPJST— many years was the owner of the —SPJSTentire membership, wish to express Falstaff Distributing Company in our sincere sympathy to the Taylor. Active in many civic YOUTH CLUB ACTIVITIES bereaved family of our dear organizations, he had served on the OF LODGE 6, departed brother REUNIONS Building Committee for the Taylor COTTONWOOD FRANK VRANA, erve S.T. Rest Home and had IMENIMIl•MMUMNMS The youth club held their monthly age 83, Granger, who died Sunday, sS.P.J.S meeting at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March January 29, 1984 in Johns served on the board of directors of TANNICH-BROVEC REUNION the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home.

Community Hospital.

4, 1984.

Funeral services were held NEW TAITON — The 18th Rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m. at Correspondence was read from m at Friday, February 24th,, at 2 p.m.

Condra Funeral Home in Granger.

Shirley Dobecka.

St. Mary's Catholic Church in Taylor annual celebration of the Tannich Brovec family reunion will beServices were Tuesday at 10 a.m.

Cakes will be donated to the rest Urban conducted here Sunday, April 1, as in Ss. Cyril and Methodius Catholic with Reverend Lonnie home Wednesday, March 7th.

Burial was in the church family members gather from across The Valentine Party was a lot of Church with the Rev. Walter Matus officiating.

Rosary was recited the State to commemorate their fun and it was enjoyed by everyone. officiating. Burial was in Holy Cross cemetery.

Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Condra common heritage.

Youth Leader Willie Mae Schuetz Cemetery.

Funeral Home in Taylor. „Activities will begin at noon with thanked each of the youth who He is survived by his wife, Mrs. a buffet-style luncheon of traditional Frank (Annie) Vrana of Granger; helped paint the youth room Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Edwin (Sophia) Kovar of Taylor; his Czech and Texan foods prepared by Our youth club will start having two daug hters, Mrs. Ernest (Mary) daughter and son-in-law, Patsy and family members. Games for all ages their regular meetings at 2:15 p.m. Matlock of Austin, Mrs. Darwin of Taylor; will be conducted during the Bartosh each month before the adult (Mildred) Foytik of Mathis; two sons, James grandchildren, James Jr., Denise, afternoon, after the conclusion of the George Vrana of Granger, Frankie meeting.

Tim, Jane Elise and Claire; and one general assembly of family The club will be selling tickets on Vrana of Corpus Christi; five sisters, great granddaughter, randdaughter Jennifer members. Lee Roy Peterson of a roaster at the Easter Party; Miss Frances Vrana of Austin, Mrs. g He was preceded in death Plantersville, president of the anyone wishing to donate other Hattie Machac of Granger, Mrs. Bartosh. five sisters and four brothers. reunion committee, will preside. items for the project will be greatly August (Annie) Matlock of Austin, by May he rest in peace.

Gifts will, again, be awarded to appreciated. The Easter Party will Mrs. Henry (Betty) Marek of Resolution Committee: the youngest and oldest family Bartlett, Mrs. N. W. (Mary) Tubbs of be Sunday, April 8th.

Michael Kaiser members attending the festivities, Our youth club will be having a Bryan; three brothers, Louie Vrana Herbert Riethmeyer and the family traveling the bake sale at the Leroy Bank Friday, of Austin, Rudolph Vrana of Jarrell, Frank Pokorny greatest distance will also be Joe Vrana of Granger; 13 April 20th.

—SPJST— honored.

Birthdays for March are for grandchildren and 15 greatActivities will conclude at 4 p.m. grandchildren.

Tammi and Kevin Dobecka. ...

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY Grandsons were pallbearers and The winners of the kite contest We, the undersigned Resolution CEJKA REUNION were: Tammi Dobecka — smallest honorary pallbearers.

May our departed brother rest in Committee of Lodge Karel Havlicek, kite, Kevin Dobecka — oddest, Start making plans to attend the Raymond Jo Hromadka — spookiest peace and may his memory live No. 4, Hallettsville, Texas, in behalf Cejka reunion at Appelt's Hill Hall, among us forever. and Jim Bo Hromadka — prettiest. of our entire membership, wish to 6 miles north of Hallettsville for Resolution Committee: express our sincere sympathy to the June 17, 1984. More details at a later Darrell Uptmor will bring , the bereaved family of our departed date!

Rita Marburger birthday cake for the next meeting. lodge sister Rubie Loessin Our next meeting will be held at Mrs. Henry Ford Cejka ALBINA FABIAN, Elizabeth Vitek 2:15 p.m. Sunday, April 8th. Our (Continued on Page 15) who passed away Monday, January —SPJST— Easter program will follow the adult

10/VESTMK—Wednesday, March 21, 1984

FILM FESTIVAL (Continued from Page 1) Persons who wish additional information concerning the festival may call the theatre manager, Bill Neal, at 214-823-9619.

Fraternally, Calvin C. Chervenka -SPJST-

Grand Festival of Czech Cinema

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SHORTCUTS (1980) (Postriziny) - 94 Min. Directed by Jiri Menzel Thursday, March 22 Sunday, March 25 (11:00 a.m.)

Pranks and pratfalls abound as the mischievous wife of a brewery owner is joined in her impish hijinks by her boisterous brother-in-law.

Poor Braumeister! Not only does he have to watch out for the safety of his business from their ambush of rambunctiousness, but he also fears for the safety of his marriage as the two tricksters appear to collaborate on more than just their crazy plots.

Another fine film from the director of the Oscar-winning CLOSELY WATCHED TRAINS. Showtime Thursday 9:30 p.m.

The Mysterious Castle In The Carpathians (1981) (Tajemstvi hradu v Karpathech)99 Min. Directed by Oldrich Lipsky With a touch of Karloff and a dash of Lugosi, Jules Verne's delightful comedy tale of the mysterious abode of Baron Gore, far in the Carpathian mountains, receives the full treatment in this fanciful retelling.

When a bereaved opera singer loses his fiance under mysterious circumstances, he decides to investigate. His journey takes him to the dark netherworld of Castle Gore where lies mysterious danger and . . . A masterful mixture of the macabre and mirth! Showtime Thursday 7:30 p.m.

How To Drown Doctor Mracek (1974) (Jak utopit doktora Mracka)-105 Min. Directed by Vaclav Vorlicek Thursday, March 29, 1984 Sunday, April 1, 1984(11:00 a.m.)

A housing shortage is tough on everyone, including the water sprites of Prague who are near extinction. Even they must suffer through the drudgery of finding an apartment as this comic fantasy points out. This whimsical flight into the life and loves of a group of magical beauties says goodbye to reality and hello to one's imagination. Featuring spectacular special effects and a charming sense of make-believe, HOW TO DROWN DOCTOR MRACEK is a thoroughly enjoyable fantasy film. Showtime Thursday 9:15 p.m.

Run Waiter, Run (1980) (Vrchni, Prchni!)-88 Min. Directed by Ladislav Smoljak Variations on a life of crime!

When a rather world-weary book clerk tires of his lowly position in life, he decides to enter into a world of petty crime — and quite hilariously. Donning a black suit, he poses as a headwaiter in a number of chic restaurants. And speaking of service; he's more than happy to take your money for the check — right out the door and into his pocket. Fast and fun, RUN WAITER, RUN is a comic look at one guy's use of creative financing.

Showtime Thursday 7:30 p.m.

FEATURES'

IMMO Enclosed is a brief article: Czechs in Texas in 1980, including a table of numbers and map showing their distribution in the state, sent by Professor R. L. Skrabanek of A&M Department of Sociology.

Texas A&M University College Station, Texas 77843-4351 March 12, 1984 Dear Mr. Sefcik: I am aware that a number of people will not be pleased with the total number of persons of Czech ancestry published by the Census Bureau. This, however, is true of all ancestry groups, and as indicated in the article there is no way of estimating the margin of the undercount. Approximately 20 percent of all Texans did not give an appropriate answer to the question.

While, like any federal agency, the Census Bureau will be blamed for the undercount, they can not report anything any different than what the actual responses indicate.

Incidentally, these will be the official numbers for each of the 100 ancestry groups that will be used in various kinds of publications and public agencies.

Sincerely, R. L. Skrabanek Professor P.S. My office phone is 409/845-4043 and at home 409/696-6642.

numbers are incomplete for several reasons.

First, only 11,413,000 of the Texas' 14,299,000 residents responded correctly to the question of ancestry. Thus, 2.8 million, or about 20 percent, either did not provide an answer, gave a response that could not be classified, or simply listed their ancestry as "American" or "United States."

How many of these could have been of Czech or any other origin is not known. Undoubtedly some are less likely to mention Czech or any other origin when it plays a minor part of their overall ethnic heritage.

Although it may not be a pleasant thought for those of us who are proud of our Czech heritage, there are some Texans who are, at least, part Czech by birth but for some reason do not wish to declare this fact by listing it as a part of their ancestry.

Census records show that there were 178,932 persons of Czech ancestry living in Texas in 1980. Of this number, 91,495 reported Czech as their only ancestry and 87,437 in combination with some other ancestral designation. A total of 2,677 persons living in Texas in 1980 were born in Czechoslovakia.

The Texas ethnic potpourri included sizable numbers reporting different ancestries. The largest group, English, numbered more than 3 million, followed by 2.5 million Mexican, 2.4 million Irish, and 2.1 million of German ancestry. Other ancestries with more persons than Czechs were Afro-Americans, Scots, American Indians, and Dutch.

There were 1,892,456 persons of Czech ancestry in the United States in 1980. Thus, there are more persons of Czech origin in the nation than there are people living in Nebraska. Texas ranks second behind Illinois (208,421) in number of people reporting Czech origins. Our state had 9.5 percent of all persons reporting Czech ancestry in the nation as a whole. Only seven other states had more than 100,000 persons reporting Czech origins.

These were, in rank order, California (134,000), Wisconsin (131,000), New York (120,000), Ohio (118,000), Pennsylvania (111,000), Minnesota (105,000), and Nebraska (101,000).

Just as they are unequally distributed in the nation, persons of Czech origin are unequally distributed in Texas. Historians have indicated that an overwhelming majority of Czech immigrants entered Texas through the port of Galveston. Being mainly interested in farming they were looking for good, fertile farm land.

While they fanned out to other sections, a big majority settled within the blackland prairie soils region of the state. The accompanying map and table of numbers reflect little change in this pattern over time. With a few exceptions, the Czechs are located within or near the fertile blackland soils section of the state.

In 1980, Harris County had by far the largest number of persons of Czech ancestry — 30,906. This was 17.3 percent of the state's Czech population. Only one other county — Dallas, with 11,701 — had more than 10,000 Czechs. These two counties together have almost one-fourth (23.8 percent) of all Texans of Czech origin.

Seven counties each had between 6,000 and 10,000 persons of Czech ancestry in 1980. In order of their numerical importance, these were: Bexar, Wharton, Travis, Lavaca, Tarrant, Fort Bend and McLennan.

At the other extreme were 19 counties in which the 1980 Census found no persons of Czech ancestry.

All of these are located in South or West Texas and have sparse populations.

The proportions of Czechs in the total populations of different counties in Texas also varies greatly. In 1980 persons of Czech ancestry constituted more than onethird (35.6 percent) of the people living in Lavaca County and onefourth (25.6 percent) in Fayette County. Other counties in which they comprised over one-eighth, and their respective percentages, include Wharton (18.7), Austin (15.8), Jackson (15.3), Colorado (14.5), and Burleson (14.1). All of these counties are located in the blackland soils area of the state. On the other hand, while the largest numbers of Czechs live in Harris and Dallas counties, they comprise only 1.3 and 0.8 percent, respectively, of their total populations.

PERSONS OF CZECH ANCESTRY IN TEXAS COUNTIES, 1980

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Czechs In Texas In 1980

County

ANDERSON ANDREWS ANGELINA ARANSAS R. L. Skrabanek, Professor, ARCHER Department of Sociology, ARMSTRONG and Demographer, Texas Real ATASCOSA Estate Research Center AUSTIN and Department of Rural BAILEY Sociology, Texas BANDERA Agricultural Experiment Station, BASTROP Texas A&M University BAYLOR The 1980 U.S. Census used an BEE open-ended question in which BELL persons were asked to identify BEXAR BLANOO themselves according to their BORDEN ancestry. Thus, for the first time BOSQUE ever, more than 100 ancestry BOWIE groups, including Czechs, were BRAZORIA identified in the nation and Texas.

BRAZOS While the number listed in the BREWSTER different ancestry groups is useful, BRISCOE by

it should be kept in mind that these

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Persons of Czech ancestry 192 31 202 142 65 2 533 2,806 16 0 826 410 570 4 , 742 7,839 75 5 85 149 4,747 3,384 13 0 0

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Persons of Czech ancestry 115 1,739 96 154 927 17 558 23 23 64 33 122 119 0 59 5 36 8 1,090 0 2,732 414 16 115 121 153 15 30 51 33 35 31 11,701 17 69 8 1,160 906 0 14 3 145 61 472 2 3,104 1,296 67 534 56 4,827 11 26 69 6,548 26 77 61 9 2,452 20 54_ 74 57 842 79

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THE QUESTION OF CONTAMINATED FOODS Contaminated food may be a problem following any storm involving flooding. Flood waters may carry silt, raw sewage, oil or chemical wastes. Filth and disease bacteria in flood water will contaminate food, making it unsafe to eat.

Inspect any food left in the house after a flood. Flood water may have covered it, dripped on it or seeped into it. Even though some foods (see below) are protected by their containers, if you are in doubt about the safety of a food, throw it out rather than risk disease.

Use the following guidelines when deciding which foods to discard and which to save.

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Food to Discard Do not attempt to save the following foods: 1. Opened containers and packages which have come in contact with flood waters.

2. Unopened jars and bottles with paper seals such as those containing mayonnaise or salad dressing.

3. Containers of spices, seasonings and flavorings.

4. Flour, sugar and coffee in canisters.

5. Paper, cloth, fiber or cardboard boxes, even if the contents seem dry. This includes salt, cereals, pasta products, rice and any "sealed" packages of crackers or cookies within a larger paper box.

6. Dented, bulging or leaking tin cans. Cans which have been tossed about and are

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found far from their normal storage spot.

Seams on these cans may have been weakened or their seals broken, causing contamination or spoilage.

Jam or jelly sealed with paraffin.

Containers with non-sealed, fitted lids, such as cocoa or baking powder.

Commercially bottled carbonated beverages, if the cap is crusted with silt.

Foil or cellophane packages.

All fresh vegetables and fruits that do not have a peel, shell or coating that can be removed before use; leafy vegetables.

Fresh meat, fish and poultry that have been in contact with flood waters.

Home canned foods, even if the jar seems tightly sealed. (However, in some

cases, tightly sealed home canned foods maybe safe, depending on the flood conditions. If so, disinfect as described below.)

Food to Keep The following foods are safe if you wash and sanitize containers before use, or wash, sanitize and peel fruits or vegetables: 1. Undamaged tin cans. For added safety, boil food before using. Be sure to wash and sanitize container (see below) before opening the can.

2. Potatoes. Wash, sanitize, dry, peel and cook before using.

3. Citrus fruits. Wash well, sanitize and peel before using.

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PODPORA

LIDSKOST Ceska etedni organ Slovanske Podporujici

Nedsjezdove zpravy Bratti a sestry, zejmena delegati: NAA XXIV. Sjezd se kvapem bli21.

Dle el. 3(d) naAich stanov, chci oznamit, 2e vAechny ptedsjezdove zpravy budou ve Vestniku ze dne 18. dubna 1984.

Tento elanek natizuje, 2e pfedsjezdove zpravy atednika, teditelii, a vAech vkboril maji bkti ve Vestniku dva m&ice pied sjezdem.

Tajemnikilm a ptedsedam vAech techto vkborit bylo ji g piipomenuto toto zvlaAtni eislo, jako2 i redaktoru.

Je pak na miste, aby toto eislo Vestniku si uschovali delegati, nakonec jej vzali sebou na sjezd.

S bratrskkm pozdravem, Nick A. Morris pied. HI. tadu SPJST — SPJST —

El Campo, Texas Drazi bratfi a sestry: V minulkch konvencich (sjezdech) bylo sch-aleno pomoc tern elenfun SPJST, ktefi byli posouzeni jako take ptipady. Radi bychom pokraeovali v tomto v naAi eervnove konvenci. Finaneni komise (vkbor) sepsala pravidla na posouzeni techto picipada.: 1) Clen, kterk potiebuje pomoc musi uvest jmeno mistnim Ufednikarn kterk ptezkouma tento ptipad.

2) Dopis musi vysvetlit prod on/ona pottebuje pomoc.

3) Dopis musi bkt podepsan presidentem a sekretarkou (tajemnici) mistniho fadu.

4) Dopis musi bkt odeslan Finaneni komisi ne pozdeji ne2 10. kvetna 1984. Dopisy orazitkovane po 10. kvetnu nebudou projednavane.

VAechny pfipady musi bkt pfezkoumany komisi pied konvenci; 2adne dopisy nebudou ptijmute na konvenci. Prosime palete vAechny dopisy na adresu: Rita J. Vanek, P. 0. Box 901, El Campo, TX 77437.

5) Neni omezenk vek pro eleny, kteti pottebuji pomoc.

6) Nevadi, kde elen bydli.

7) Pomoc neni velka suma; je jen jedenkrat.

Se sesterskkm pozdravem, Rita J. Vanek — SPJST

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ohledne kurzu eeAtiny pro studenty veci vysvetlila (jeji jmeno jsem ale operovana mala opieka ktera mela z USA v tomto rote. zapomnela). Pak pfiAla na tadu pi. dvojitou prUtr2 a ac je jen 4 mesice Poe'itame s uspotadanim kurzu Pat Fowlerova, rozena Trojaekova, stara, vAe dobte dopadlo. Tato eeAtiny pro studenty od 4. od 27. ktera take mnohe vysvetlila a sdelila priltr2 je pry easto videna u lidskkch eervence 1984. Kurzu se mine sve zkuAenosti ve hledanim deti ale ne u zvitete jako je opieka. zaeastnit maximalne 25 ifeastnikii. dokumenta pro sviij rodokmen. Po Ale operaci opieka snesla dobfe a PfednaAky budou konany ye dnech ni pak ptiAel na tadu pan L. \Tana, pry bude zase zdrava. Je to jistk 4. - 20. eervence na filozificke fakulte kterk fekl, 2e nift2e lidem poradit a druh opice ktera je vzicna nebof Univerzity Karlovy. Ve zbkvajicich 2e ma mapy stare vlasti, ktere by mnoho jich bylo odvezeno anebo dnech budou tematicke prohlidky mohly bkti prospeAne v teto praci. piislo smrti prye a zdejAi atednici Prahy a autokarovk zajezd. Pak pan Hejl od jeho Bratrskeho zoologicke zahrady chti zachranit Ueastnickk poplatech nebude od kostela fekl, 2e on by chtel dati malou "Dixie" aby tech opieek bylo studenta paadovan. dohromady seznam tech prvnich vice a lide se mohli pane pobavit Poeitame, 2e skupina student osadnikil a sehnati obrazky lodi a podivanim na ne. odleti letadlem Oeskoslovenskkch nektere parnatne listiny, jestli tot12 Ta eernoAka piece vyhrala, kdy2 aerolinii z New Yorku v pondeli 2. bude 2iv a zdrav — nebof takova pravnici ji pomohli zajistit domov. eervence ve 13.20 hod. Zpet skupina prace vezme mnoho easu vAe Ten elovek, kterk koupil ten jeji odleti z Prahy y e etvrtek 26. upravit. VAichni pracovnici obdr2eli pozemek od toho kterk chtel ji eervence y e 12.40 hod: VeAkere potlesk za jejich zpravy a pornacky. °Aida, tak se zavazal, 2e ji postavi pobytove naklady v Praze uhradi Pak bylo po vAem a kadk mohl se novk domek na pozemku a 2e tam CSUZ, posluchaei si uhradi cestu do posilnit jidlem a neeim k piti a ma2e 2iti a2 do smrti a jeAte bude CSSR a zpet. ukazovali • obrazky kroja a jinkch pry dostavat kadk mesic nejake Vaenk pane profesore, Vas zajimavosti na filmu. Byl to opravdu penize. Po jeji smrti vAe zas osobne prosime, bude-li to mane, peknk a zabavnk program a jiste se ptipadne tomu kterk ji zajistil abyste zorganizoval tuto skupinu, kadk pane pobavil. Take bych byla domov, jelika ona nema deti ani sousttedil zajemce a vypravil je do zapomnela, 2e pan Kevin Hannan pfibuzne. Tak piece to dobfe Prahy. V pfipade, 2e nebudete moci velice pane pfeeetl a vysvetlil dopadlo, 2e ano? skupinu sam doprovazet, postaei, leccos o sve ceste do Ceskoslovenska Minulk tkden Ala 10. leta holka do kdy2 povetite nektereho ze v 1983, a to bylo velmi zajimave. Akoly pak se nevratila a policie ji studenta, aby se o skupinu behem Jeho poznatky jiste potaily vAude hledala, a teprve v patek testy staral. krajank, a ti mladAi zase leccos se ptiAla do obchodu v Hurst, Tx., cela V r. 1985 bude °pet konana dovedeli o Morav y , kdy2 90 procent od krve, potlueena a klerkyne Ceskoslovenska celostatni eeskkch lidi v Texasu pochazi z zavolala policii, ktera ji dovezla do spartakiada, na kterou Vas oficialne Moravy anebo jejich pfedkove byli nemocnice kde seznali, 2e mela pozverne. Vetime, 2e pfijedete i s odtud. Jat myslim, 2e toto vAe hodne nattiAtenou lebku a 2e byla pani choti, pro kterou bychom pomohlo k lepAimu porozumeni mezi znasilnena. Hledali atoenika a kdy2 uhradili podstatnou east pobytovkch Amerikou a starou vlasti. Dekujem policiste ho obklopili v dome, tak se naklada. Oficialni pozvanku zaAleme vAem ktefi se o to ptieinili a pfejeme nechtel vzdat a pak se zastfelil. On behem tohoto roku. vAe dobre nadale. device vozil nekolikrate do Akoly a Vaime, 2e se na letani kurz Dovedela jsem se, 2e onehdy nyni prk se tak kni zachoval. Devoe e§tiny pro studenty ptihlasi zemtel zde pan Jackie Gore, mantel pokraeuje dosti dobfe ale vezme to dostateenk poeet studenta a to krajanky, ktera za svobodna byla jeAte eas na bude zdrava. Je to oeekavame VaAi brzkou odpovecr, FrantiAka Kosova, dcera maaela straAne co nekteti lide provedou, Ze zda na g i 2adosti maete vyhovet.

Kosovkch, ktefi byli dobie znami ano?

S krajanskkm pozdravem zde. Neznala jsem ho ale pi. Gore Pobli2e mesta Ft. Worth, Tx., jista Ladislav Kouba jsem poznala pied lety a jeji rodiee dvojice poznala, ie jsou y e Apatne zastupce vedouciho ten. On pry byl dobrkm hraeem zde v situaci tfeba2e za nic nemohou. On tajemnika eete baseballove, a patfil k mnoha toti2 jako delnik na lodi byl uhozen v CSUZ spolkilm a byl einnkm na kolika Rusku do hlavy a jista divka ho vzala SPJST — mistech. Pieji zesnulemu tichk k lekati. Pak se schazeli a zamilovali spanek na veenosti a jeho pani se a vzali se a oba p •iAli sem do uptimnou soustrast. naAeho statu. Ona hledala praci ale Videla jsem na televizi 2adost od jak lide se dovedeli, 2e je z Ruska lidi v Novem Yorku, kteti chti tak zavteli pfed ni dvete. On byl opraviti to naAi "Sochu Svobody", poranen na zadech a museli vAe ktera pied lety vitala kadeho prodat aby meli z eeho 'Zit a nyni jsou ptistehovalce do teto zeme, kteti pa tom velmi Apatne. Ona chce pfijeli do Noveho Yorku. Nyni tomu pracovat a umi nekolik cizich feei ale V nedeli 11. bfezna jsme byli v u2 je 98 let co byla ptivezena a nic nemae najit aby pracovala.

Ceskem klubu v sini K.J.T. zde, kdy2 postavena na Ellis ostrovu tam. Je Snad easem se vAe zmeni kdy2 je se konal rodopisnk seminal. Zaeatek ale potteba opravy teto sochy, nebof nyni americkou obcankou a jeji byl v jednu hodinu a trvalo to a2 do za ty leta hodne seAla a take pry mantel je rodilk Texan.

Aesti odpoledne za aeasti mnoho lidi, nebyla akorat celkove dana OvAem, kadk Rus neni Apatnk ale ktefi meli zajem o historii stare dohromady jak mela bkt, a nyni za elovek musi bkt opatrnk dokud to vlasti,jejich pfedka a te2 se dovedet tolik let je potteba hodne drahkch lepe nepozna dobfe. jak si poeinat kdy2 by chteli mit oprav ktere budou stat pry 20 a2 30 Dovedela jsem se, 2e ve stare rodokmeny techto pfedku. Nejdfive milionft dolara. Socha je Marta ze vlasti zemtela pani Anna Blatna, se kaidk zapsal co host a udal jmeno 2eleza ktere bylo potteno eimsi a pak ktera pied lety zde bydlela a teprve sve a ten jmeno jeho rodieft a pra- navrch bylo medena pokrkvka. Ale po smrti maaela se vratila do rodiea. Kahlk mohl se podivat na to na tom 2eleze &Arno ptiAlo prye, Cesko slovenska kde zesnula. stoly kde byly vylaene vAelijake 2elezo zaealo rezave't a vAe pak Alo Myslim, 2e budou krajane se na ni knihy a pomiicky, ktere by pomohly rychle doln. Bude pry nutno pamatovat nebot' byli east° v sini eloveku zaeit s hledanim a zhotoviti celou novou ruku ktera SPJST fadu 84 a jinkch krajanskkch sepisovanim potfebnkch informaci. dtzi pochoden eili "torch" a ten i to spolku. Pt ejeme ji jiste tichk a Ve dye hodiny pak pan L. Baca pochoden musi bkt nova. Bude to klidnk spanek tam daleko za moiem. vystoupil na jeviAte a zevrubne a straAne mot prace ale snad do 1986 Kdy2 jsem minulk tkden podala dukladne vysvetlil co li ge je to vAe bude hotove. Proto se konaji zpravu o tech eeskkch filmech tak potfebne pro ty, kteti hledaji sbirky penaite a myslim, 2e se jim jsem zapomnela udati, 2e filmy jsou rodokrneny a ten mnohe zapisy z to podafi. Bude pry tato socha dr2e-t site v eeske teei ale maji vysvetleni matrik. Vyvetlil jim, kde maji se jeAte jednou sto let a jiste tisice a anglicke pro ty, ktefi eesky obratit a co vAe bude to stat. Bylo to tisice lidi kaidodenne se piijde nerozumi. VetAina filmu jsou zajimave. Pak za nim vyAla na podivat. veselohry a myslim, 2e se bude jeviAte jedna pani, ktera te2 mnohe Minulk tkden ye evrtek byla zde kadk moci pobavit dobfe. Tak

Oddil Dopisovatelii

Tak Welicos — Ane'zka Houdkova.

14/VESTMK-21. btezna 1984 nezapomente, ie prvni dva filmy se Na listku nemocnSrch Merin byli OTENI — READING Kupuju d y e jizdenky do Brna, budou ukazovat 22. btezna, druhe 29. nasledujici elenove: Edwin Chlapek, Kolik je hodin? Main u2 hlad. Proe druhou tfidu, rychlik. Honza zatim bfezna, pak 5. dubna a 12. dubna — Annie Jakubec, Ruth Kohutek, Alice nemame co jisti? Protole matka neni kupuje ranni noviny, cigarety, a pro celkem osm filmu (kaZdS, den vidy Banning, Melanie KoslovskSr, Joe doma. Karel a Helena tei maji hlad. nas oba etyti oblolene chlebieky a dva filmy).

Mihatsch, John Ondra gek, Leroy Karel ma rad maso a Helena ma rada dva pomeranee. Na stene visi jizdni Ta mala 6. Leta holeieka ktera mela Vanieek a Joe MikulaS". Doufame co Kdyi oni maji iizen tak piji fad. Divame se na nej a vidime, Ze operaci a byly ji (lane nove srdce a tSrto fadky budou etene, Ze se (Tine mleko. Radi se ueime eesky. Babieka 'name jeAte eas. Pomalu jdeme na jatra, tak okrae'uje dosud dobfe. pozdravite. nastupiAte, hledame volna mista a mluvi eesky. Marn rad babieku.

Ukazovali ji na televizi jak sedela v Alfred Klusaeek dekoval za karty nastupujeme. Vlak je§te chvili eeka SlovnIcek — Vocabulary koleekove Zidli a vyhliZela pane'. a navAtevy, kdyZ se nalezal v hodina, hour mluviti, to speak a potom odjadi.

Tak nyni jen aby telo jeji ponechalo nemocnici. V§ecky zpravy fifedniku pros, why ueiti se, to study VOCABULARY: testa — journey, ty nove organy a byla zdrava nadale. a vSrboru byly pfijate. protae, because piti, to drink jedu — I go (by train, bus etc.), do Nedavno jistSr pachatel postfelil Br. Woodrow Marek oznamoval, mliko, milk kolik? How much? Brna — to Brno, nav'S'teva — visit, orla tak zvaneho holo-hlaveho eili Ze neetni vSrbor bude mit schilzi 3. sSri', cheese How many? balim si — I pack, zavazadlo — (a "bald eagle", coZ ov g em je Utedni dubna v 7 hodin veeer. Tento rok babieka, grandneco, something piece of) luggage, kufr — suitcase, znaeka nasi zeme. Tomuto orlovi budeme mit 18 'Menu, ktefi obdrzi 50 mother tak, so cestovni ta g ka — travelling bag, mot poAkodili nohu a zvefolekafi lete odznaky v SPJST a jsou jak eesky, Czech (adv.) jisti, to eat stanice — tram stop, chvile, f. — a museli kolik hodin pracovat aby to nasleduje: Agnes Bartek, Albin while, eekam — I wait, pfiji2dim — I ML UVNICE — GRAMMAR napravili. Pozdeji v gak orel zemfel a E gik, Frances Heji, Jerry Kotrla, 1. The verb "miti", used in Czech arrive (by a vehicle), eislo — nyni pachatele se dosud hledaji a Ed V. Schneider, Henry Kabella, to form idioms. It was conjugated in number, nastupuju — to get in kdyZ se dopadnou tak pokuta bude John ElAik, Leola Kruse, Elvera the first lesson. To say he is hungry, (board) a tram, train, asi — about, kolik tisic dolaria a jeSte ho eeka Pobotil, Ella E. Haisler, Adella the proper form of the verb "miti" approximately, misto — place, spot, uvezneni. Prot toho orla pottebovali Coufal, Marie Adamek, Mary vystupuju — I get out (of a vehicle), stfilet, v2dyt tyto zvifata jsou Haisler, Ernest Junek, Annie plus "hlad" is used. To say one is listek — ticket, jizdenka — travel ohrolene a je jich tak mak naZivu — Jakubec, John J. Hraka, Albina thirsty, use "miti" plus "Zizen."

To say one likes someone, or ticket, druha tfida — second class, tak pfoc to delat?

Mikeska a Edwin Je2. Bylo rychlik — express train, ranni rozhodnuto, aby oslava "covered something, "miti" plus "rad" is used. noviny, pl. — morning paper, —SPJSTdish" veeefe bude 6. kvetna hned po However if the speaker is feminine cigareta — cigarette, oba — both, "rada" is used and for the plural schuzi. had oblaenST chlebieek — sandwich, Frankie KlinkovskS7 podal zpravu "radi" or "rady." pomerane — orange, jizdni fad — Mile sestry a bratti, o schuzi II okrsku, ktera se bude 2. Conjugation of the verbs of the time-table, divarn se na — I look at, Po delAi dobe se budu snaZit dat potadat v Holland 25, btezna. Rikal, second conjugation: that is, verbs jests — still, eas — time, pomalu — dopis dohromady; nevim jestli to Ze maji naplanovanST peknV program that end in "iti." slowly, nastupiAte, n. — platform, dokaZu nebo je to velice teZke a elenove jsou Zadani aby pfinesli "Miitv/iti — to speak hledam — I look for, volnY — free, set adit ty my '§lenky aby to melo salaty nebo sladkosti jako dopinek k Singular misto — seat, vlak — train, odjiZdim nejakS7 SikovnS7 smysl. jidlu co bude podavan fadem 1st person — mluvim, I speak — I leave, depart.

Nebylo mi to moZne odeslat Holland a II okrskem.

2nd person — mluvi'§, you speak 1. Personal pronouns have the posledni (nnorovY) dopis do Vestniku Sestra Emily Stutevillova podala 3rd person — mluvi, he, she, or it following endings in the accusative: nebo jsem byla hrozne pfepadena zpravu o "Abused" detech, Ze speaks N dverna eernochy, ktefi mne okradli a pottebovali nejake grocerie (jidlo) a Plural me pak asi mysleli, Ze mne zabili, nebo Ze potfebovali nejake '§atstvo v 1st person — mluvime, we speak A me/mne jsem byla bezvedomi. Je to hrozne eislech od maISTch deti do 16 rokii 2nd person — mluvite, you speak me/mne co se deje v na'§i civilizaci, Ze elovek staff. Ann Koonova darovala Satstvo 3rd person — mluvi, they speak tuto dobu neni nikde bezpeenST. VAak pro deti. on(mi) ona 3. The verb "ueiti se," to study, is a ty on(ma) ui dost o torn nebo mne to velice Vedouci mladeZe Rosie Craftova (10) ji te ho reflexive verb.

Whenever it is rozru'§i, kdy2 jenom na to pomyslim. podala jeji zpravu: meli 12 elenn a 5 tebe jeho — i) Srdeene dekuji sestram Dorothy navAtevniku pfitomno. Klub conjugated, it must be followed by tebe neho nej ni the reflexive pronoun "se" in all Pechalove a Ann Koon za tyto mladeZe bude mit "Easter egg hunt" to(ono)my vy oni persons of the verb. "notes" nebo jsem nebyla pI'Itomna 1. dubna hned po schuzi.

Example: "Ueim se" I study, "ueiS ho(je) nas vas je ani v bfeznove schUzi. P•edseda Sestra Thelma Hrneitova podala — nas vas je se," you study, etc.

Jerry Pechal zahajil schuzi 4. bfezna zajimavou fee o pfiprave na statni nej/ne nas vas ne Homework v nedeli odpoledne. Nosiei vlajek sjezd a jake plany maji o 1. Memorize the expressions and In the first line there are the weak, byli bratti Tim Wilson a Daryl programech co se qIca o obchodu i "enclitic" forms, which we put in the Kortis. zabavy. Take mela krasnou the vocabulary. second place in the sentence, after Translate the reading exercise 2.

NavAteva byla Ann Balusek, poznamku jak pofadame naAe schnze the first stressed word (or a group of Eugene a Thelma Hrneitovi a dcera, a take jakou dobrou praci delaji naSi into English. words). When emphasizing we Learn to conjugate the 3.

Angie, Joe Krahulik, Albert nfednici a qbory. Mela krasnou choose the forms from the second Koslovs14, Lonnie a Freddie poznamku o br. Frankie Klinkovs10 following verbs: "bydliti" to live, row and the third row of forms is Schroeder, Howard a Mary jako zastupce "District Youth dwell: "chvaliti" to praise. used after prepositions only.

Polwidka LeSikarovi od Taylor a synove Ryan Counselor."

Observe: Vidim te. Ja to vidim.

Lev a MO Br. Howard LeSikar od fadu a Cody od Taylor. Pfijdle zase.

Vidim to dobt e. Tebe vidim, aleieho Novi elenove byli pi ijati: Michael Beyersville podal zpravu o "Rest Lev spal. Mal y myAka mu skoeila nevidim. Cekam na ni. Dnes na nej Marek a Cheryl Ewing. \Jaime vas Homes' Directors." Take zval eleny na zada. Lev se probudil a chytil my§ neeekame. do fadu a piijd'te do schuzi i na aby navAtivit na'§e Domovy do svS7ch drapfi. Ulekana my§ prosily 2. Days in the week odpoeinku v Taylor a Needville. zabavy.

Iva: pust' mne, odplatim se ti jednou.

Narozeniny slavili v mesici bfeznu Lev se dal do smichu, Ze mu mala Tajemnice Ann Koon pfeeetla pondeli — Monday patek — Friday protokol z minule schnze, kte0 po a kteti byli pfitomni: sestra Adeline my§ka slibuje odplatu, ale pustik ji male oprave byl elenST a pfijat tak, Kohutek a br. Woodrow Marek. na svobodu. pondeli — Monday jak byl napsan. VAichni nfednici byli Pfejeme vain vesele narozeniny!

Za rok lovci chytili Iva a pfivazali nterSr, n. — Tuesday VSTroei sfiatku slavili Dan a Helen ke stromu provazem. MySlca stfeda — Wednesday pfitomni jen eeska dopisovatelka Wiley a Albert a Patsy KoslovskS7. usly§ela fvani Iva, pfi§la, pfehryzla etvrtek — Thursday Annie Jakubec ne.

Dopisy byly eteny a site: dopis od Gratulujeme! provaz a pravila: Vidis, smal jsi se, patek — Friday Dvetni ceny dostali Judy Sirney a Ze bych ti nemohla pomoci ale ted' sobota — Saturday American Lung Association a od March of Dimes. Bylo rozhodnuto Emily Stuteville. PfI ti schfize bude i mala myAka mule mnoho nedele — Sunday darovat $25 do American Lung 1. dubna ye dve hodiny v nedeli vykonati.

Association a take $25 do March of odpoledne.

The preposition v can be used with Po schuzi jsme men "veselou Dimes. Dopis od Hlavni nfadovny se —SPJSTthe accusative case, but only in hodinku" a dobrou svaeinu. Na Zadosti aby byl eten ye schuzi. temporal meaning (in at, on): v Sestra Ruby Boltonova podala shledanou! sobotu, v nedeli, v jednu hodinu.

Learn Se sesterskSrm zpravu, Ze TiskovS, vSrbor pozdravem, (Publication Committee) mel schfizi a gestnact —16 3. jedenact — 11 Annie Jakubcova, karty od Vestniku budou odeslane sedmnact —17 dvanact —12 8th lesson. Personal Pronounds in testa dopisovatelka.

15. bfezna elenum; tyto karty maji osmnact —18 tfinact —13 the Accusative. Numerals.

— SP.JST135rt vypInene eleny spravnSrm devatenact —19 etrnact —14 Cesta. Dnes je sobota a Honza a ja patnact —15 jmenem a adresou zdali si pfeji dvacet —20 jedeme do Brna na navAtevu. Balime dostavat Vestnik nadale.

Pfedseda Pechal dekoval si zavazadla, malS, kufr a cestovni The counted objects of five and more nasledujicim bratriim za opraveni ta '§ku, a jdeme na tramvaj. Na are put into the genitive plural potrubi a jsou to bratfi Emil Hejl, Miti hlad To be hungry stanici chvili eekame. Pf iji2di (jedna hodina, d ye, tii, etyfi hodiny, Woodrow Marek a J. D. Chlapek. Br. Miti Zizen To be thirsty tramvaj eislo jedna a my pet hodin, minut, korun, Henry MareA podal zpravu, Ze ueet Miti rad nekoho To like someone nastupujeme. Jedeme asi patnact 24. 3. 1975 za vodu byl $50 merle tento mesic Miti rad neco To like something minut a jsme na mists. Vystupujeme JAN HOLUB neZ minuIS7.

What time is it? a jdeme na nadraZi. Ja jdu pro listky.

—SPJSTKolik je hodin?

eislo 4 7. Seaton.

Czech With Us

(TOME SE OESKY

Wednesday, March 21, 1984-YESTMK/15

SPJST CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY

Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood Friday, Mar. 23-Social Night Sunday, Mar. 25-RVOS Lodge Krizan No. 46 Spring Meeting Friday, Mar. 30-Social Night Saturday, Mar. 31-Wedding Friday, Apr. 6-Board of Trustees' Meeting, 7 p.m.

Sunday. Apr. 8-Lodge 6 Meeting; 50-Year Membership Pin Award Presentations, 3 p.m., followed by Youth Program, Easter Egg Hunt and Barbecue Supper; Members bring covered dishes Friday, Apr. 13-Social Night Friday. Apr. 20-Closed Saturday. Apr. 21-CB Club Public Dance; music by Ed Reinke & His Swingsters, 8-12 Sunday, Apr. 22-Marek Family Day Friday. Apr. 27-Social Night Saturday. Apr. 28-Wedding Sunday. Apr. 29-Hosting District HI Meeting ***

Lodge No. 13, Dime Box Saturday, Mar. 24-People's Choice Saturday, Mar. 31-The Moods ***

Lodge No. 15, Buckholts (Lodge meeting every 2nd Wednesday of each Month) (Bin go Night every Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.; Lie. Permit No. 17409023524-41001) ***

Lodge No. 18, Elgin Saturday. Mar. 24-King of Swing Sunday. Mar. 25-Lee Roy Matocha, 4-8 Saturday. Mar. 31-Rental ***

Lodge No. 24, Cyclone Saturday, Mar. 24-Hubnik-Neal Wedding Dance; Leather & Lace Saturday, Mar. 31-King of Swing Sunday. Apr. 29-Meal served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for $3.50 per plate; Auction after meal; Political Rally to follow speeches. *4.*

Lodge No. 25, Ennis Saturday. Mar. 24-Jodie Mikula Sunday, Mar. 25-Jan Garber Orch. (Ballroom Music), 4-8 p.m.

Saturday. Apr. 7-Pinky Purington Orch (13/11; 8:30-12:30) Thursday. Apr. 12-Lodge Meeting, 8 p.m.

Saturday. May 5-Ennis Polka Festival Sunday. May 6-Ennis Polka Festival *5*

Lodge No. 28, East Bernard Sunday, Mar. 25-Hosting District VI Meeting at the American Legion Hall on State Highway 60 (Wharton Highway) ***

Lodge No. 29, Taylor Saturday, Mar. 24-ANNUAL CZECH CLUB DAY & DANCE; music by Polka Dots; Public Invited Saturday, Mar. 31-Vrazels Saturday, Apr. 7-Debonaires Saturday. Apr. 14-Fritz Hodde & The Fabulous Six Saturday. Apr. 28-Eddie Ray & The Polka Dots Sunday. May 6-May Fete; Polka Dots, 6-10 Saturday, May 19-Sterling Country Saturday. May 26-Eddie Ray & The Polka Dots ***

Lodge No. 35, Elk Saturday, Mar. 24-Stone Mountain Saturday, Mar. 31-Cherokee Rose ***

Lodge No. 39, Bryan Saturday, Mar. 31-Ellinger Combo Saturday, Apr. 7-Lee Roy Matocha Sunday, Apr. 8-Lodge Monthly Meeting, 2:30 p.m. and Supper Saturday, Apr. 21-Fabulous Six Sunday, Apr. 29-Hosting District I Meeting ***

Lodge No. 47, Seaton Saturday, Mar. 24-Ray Jurecka Tuesday, Mar. 27-Choral Group, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday. Mar. 31-Jodie Mikula Sunday. Apr. 1-Lodge & Youth Club Meetings, 2 p.m.

Saturday. Apr. 7-King of Swing Tuesday. Apr. 10-Choral Group, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Apr. 14-Vrazel Polka Band Tuesday, Apr. 17-Board of Trustees' Meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday. Apr. 21-Happy Easter (No Dance) Tuesday, Apr. 24-Choral Group, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday. Apr. 28-E1 Campo Melody Boys

*** Lodge No. 54, West Saturday, Apr. 7-Wedding Anniversary Reception Monday, Apr. 23-Decca Club Banquet Saturday, Apr. 28-Rejcek Reunion Sunday, Apr. 29-RVOS No. 78 Annual Family Day Sunday. May 6-Nors Reunion Saturday. May 12-Wedding Reception/Dance Saturday. May 2(i-Sulak Reunion

*** Lodge No. 66, Waco

Wednesday, Mar. 21-Monthly Meeting Monday, Apr. 2-Bingo Monday, Apr. 9-Bingo Monday, Apr. 16-Bingo Wednesday, Apr. 18-Monthly Meeting Monday, Apr. 23-Bingo Monday, Apr. 30-Bingo (License Permit Number is 30007282400-41001.1 *5*

Lodge No. 92, Ft. Worth Sunday, Apr. 1-RVOS Dance, 3-7 p.m.

Sunday. Apr. 8-Regular monthly meeting at 2 p.m.

Tuesday. Apr. 10-Ladies Circle at 10:30 a.m.

Saturday. Apr. 28-St. Thomas Church annual dance (Every Friday night ballroom dancing: Dress Code) *5*

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Lodge No. 130, Dallas & Sokol Zizka Saturday, Mar. 24-The Czech Harvesters Saturday, Apr. 7-Jodie Mikula Saturday, Apr. 28-Harold Strand Orch.

Saturday. May 12-Czech Mates Saturday. May 26-Jodie Mikula *5*

Lodge No. 142, Houston Sunday, Apr. 8-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m.

Sunday, May 6-Lodge Meeting. 2 p.m. *5*

Lodge No. 73, Seymour

Lodge No. 172, Pasadena

*5* Lodge No. 74, Lovelady

Saturday, Mar. 24-Silver Dollar Band Saturday. Mar. 31-Hard Country Saturday, Apr. 7-Heart of Texas Road Gang Saturda y . Apr. 11-11onkv Tonk Heart,.

Saturday, Apr. 21-Amarillo Express Saturday, Apr. 28-Crimson Hearts Saturday, May 5-Honky Tonk Hearts Saturday, May 12-Country Rhythmaires Saturday, May 19-Dennis Ivy & The Waymen Saturday, May 26-Drifting Cowboy Band ***

Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Sunday, Apr. 1-Hosting District VII Meeting ***

Lodge No. 80, Holland Saturday, Mar. 21-Sterling Country Sunday. Mar. 25-Hosting District II Spring Meeting, 2 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 31-Debonaires Sunday, Apr. 1-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m.

(Bingo Night every Thursday at 7 p.m.; Lic. Permit No. 30000077419-41001) ***

Lodge No. 81, Needville Sunday, Apr. 15-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m. honoring 50-year members; Dinner served at 12:15 p.m. Ladies bring covered dishes. ***

Lodge No. 84, Dallas Saturday. Apr. 7-Annual Softball Team Benefit Dance; music by The Czech Harvesters Saturday. May 19-Czech Harvesters ***

Lodge No. 87, Temple Friday. Apr. 13-Lodge Meeting; Honoring 50Year Members; and Covered Dish Meal with Refreshments; Ladies bring covered dishes

Lodge No. 88, Houston Saturday, Mar. 24-Jan Garber Orch. (B/R) Saturday, Mar. 31-Henry Tannenberger Orch.

(P/W) Wednesday, Apr. 4-Birthday Club Party/Luncheon/Games Saturday, Apr. 7-Knights of Dixie (B/R) Monday, Apr. 9-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Apr. 11-Birthday Club Meeting/Luncheon/Games Friday, Apr. 13-Texas Brew (C/W)

Lodge No. 185, New Braunfels (Hill Country) Thursday. April 19-Lodge Meeting, 8 p.m.; also a Program on Child/Abuse & Neglect

by Local DHR & State Project Coordinator Thelma Hrncir of Corpus Christi at the Eagles Hall in New Braunfels Sunday. May 20-Spring Fling (Lodge Meetings, 8 p.m.; Youth Club Meetings, 7:30 p.m. held at Eagles Hall, New Braunfels) *5*

Lodge No. 187, Round Rock Friday. Mar. 23-The Jimmy Mac Band Saturday, Mar. 24-Debonaires Friday. Mar. 30-The Moods Saturday. Mar. 31-John Wesley Ryles (Lodge Meeting every 4th Sunday of each month at 6 p.m.)

(Friday Night Dances, 8-12; Saturday Night Dances, 9-1)

*5* Lodge No. 188, Centerville

Saturday. Mar. 21-Wellborn Outlaws Saturday. Mar. 31-Chick Jennings & - The Travelers Saturday. Apr. 7---.Todie Jay Saturday. Apr. 11-The East Renegades \londay. \ pr. 16-Lodge Meet in g . 7:39 p.m.

Saturday. Apr. 21-Ileart of Texas Road Gang Saturday. â– pr. 2_8- Dennis Ivey *5*

EDITORIAL (Continued on Page 15)

Lodge No. 154, Ft. Worth Saturday. Mar. 31-C/W Dance: Dance with "The Smithfields" Sunday, Apr. 8-Monthly Lodge Meeting Saturday. Apr. 14-Jerry Max Lane Saturday, Apr. 22-Easter Picnic (Bingo Every Friday, 7:30 p.m.)

Sunday. Apr. 29-HoSting District IV Meeting at the Housing Authority Center. 500 E. Belknap, Seymour

Lodge No. 183, Mid-Cities (Watch for our Grand Opening Date!) ***

*5*

Saturday, Mar. 24-Cherokee Rose Saturday, Mar. 31-Lone Star Review Saturday, Apr. 7-Wedding Dance; Country Drifters Saturday, Apr. 14-Jodie Mikula Orch.

Saturday, Apr. 21-Cherokee Rose Saturday, Apr. 28-Wedding Dance; Country Sensation Saturday. May 5-Country Drifters Saturday, May 12-Bellville Brothers Saturday, May 19-Country Light Saturday, May 26-Cherokee Rose *5*

*5*

Lodge No. 40, El Campo-Hillje

Saturday, Apr. 14-Ellinger Combo (Variety) Saturday, Apr. 21-Lee Roy Matocha (P/W, C/W) Saturday, Apr. 28-Al Pierson Big Band USA (B/R) Sunday:Apr. 29-Czech Play Presentation Saturday, May 5-Ray Jurecka (B/R) Saturday. May 12-Knights of Dixie (B/R) Friday, May 18-Texas Brew (CIW) Saturday, May 19-Space City Dutchmen (P/W/V) Saturday, May 26-Manny Green (B/R) Bingo Games every Thursday, 7:15 Early Bird & 7:30 Regular Games; Lic. Permit No. (30006212077-41001).

(Men's Club meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 8 a.m.; Breakfast/Meeting/Etc.)

*5*

Lodge No. I 5: -) Austin Sunday. . pr. I -Lodge Meeting at Mr. and Mrs. ('has. W. Sponhertt Jr.'s home. 1712 Caswell. Austin. TX 78751 1159 71791 #5*

Saturday. Mar. 24-Music Kings Sunday. Mar. 25-The Texas Brew, 3-7 p.m.

Saturday. Mar. 31-H.O.T. Czechs Saturday, Apr. 7-Texas Brew Friday, Apr. 13-Original River Road Boys Saturday, Apr. 14-Knights of Dixie Saturday, Apr. 21-Original River Road Boys Saturday, Apr. 28-Lee Roy Matocha Saturday. May 5-Pasadena Firemen's Benefit Dance; Public Invited Saturday. May 12-Music Kings Saturday. May 19-Dixie Kings Saturday. May 26-Legends (Lodge meetings every 4th Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.; Executive Board of Trustees' meetings every 2nd Wednesday of each month. 7:30 p.m.) ***

Lodge No. 177, Academy Saturday. Mar. 31-Jerry Haisler & Melody Five Saturday, Apr. 7-Bill Walts "Goodtimers" Saturday, Apr. 14-The Road Runners Saturday, Apr. 21-The Road Runners Saturday, Apr. 28-Joe Paul Nichols of Ft. Worth Saturday, May 5-American Sunrise Saturday. May 12-The Road Runners Saturday. May 19-The Gentres Saturday, May 26-Jodie Jay (Board of Trustees' Meeting every 1st Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Lodge Meeting every 2nd Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. Bingo every Tuesday; doors open at 5 p.m., games start at 7 p.m.) *5*

Lodge No. 178, Longview-Kilgore Saturday, Mar. 24-Wind River Saturday, Mar. 31-Rollin' River ***

Lodge No. 179, Warrenton Thursday, Apr. 12-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Cold cuts and refreshments afterwards *5*

Lodge No. 180, Burleson Saturday, Mar. 24-The Gentres Saturday, Mar. 31-Wayne Martin Saturday, Apr. 7-Country Junction Saturday, Apr. 14-Rhythm Reunion Saturday, Apr. 21-No Dance Saturday, Apr. 28-The Gentres Saturday, May 5-Country Junction Saturday, May 12-Heart of Texas Road Gang Saturday. May 19-Ramblin' Rhythm Saturday. May 26-The Gentres (Lodge meeting every 3rd Tuesday of the month. 7:30 p.m.; and Board Meeting every 1st Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m.) *5*

Then turn left at the second red light. Turn right at the next red light. You will pass by the Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Hall and under a loop going out-of-town.

After the loop, turn left on the next road FM 619; one-half mile down the road on the right is the SPJST Lodge 29 lodge building.

REUNION (Continued from Page 9)

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FILIPP REUNION IT

Descendants of Frank Barbara Filipp are urged in itt:11e plans now to attend the :30th Filipp reunion which will he held Sunday.

June 11, 1984, at the Amerie;in Legion Hall in Sealy, Texas. Furl hen details will he sent later.

Ellamarie Filipp P.O. Box 143 Danbury. TX 7752-1 a rid

CONTAMINATED (Continued from Page 12) 4.

Apples and other fruits that can be sanitized, peeled and cooked before eating.

Do not eat raw fruit, even if it has been sanitized.

To Disinfect Cans and Commercial Glass Jars All cans and commercial glass jars must be washed and sanitized before they are opened.

1. Remove labels and wash in a strong detergent solution with a scrub brush, Remove

all silt.

2. Boil for 10 minutes and air-dry or immerse scrubbed containers for 15 minutes in a chlorine solution. Household bleaches contain from 2 to 6 percent chlorine. The amount of bleach to add to water would depend on the percent chlorine it contains.

Percent Volume of bleach' Volume of bleach chlorine to add to to add to 1 gallon water in bleach 1 quart water 2 tablespoons 3/4 tablespoon 2 1 tablespoon 1 teaspoon 4 3/4 tablespoon 1/2 teaspoon 6 3. Remove containers from solution and airdry before opening. Relabel if possible.

Use as soon as possible as containers

16/VESTMK—Wednesday, March 21, 1984

SPJST

is

a fraternal benefit society with a wide range of life insurance coverages.

Why not consult with one of our trained sales representatives, listed here, to review your PRESENT needs — Friends helping friends — SPJST

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