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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P. O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 ISSN-07458800 'JUNE 26, 1985 VOLUME 73—NUMBER 26

SPJST Promotes Czech Language

Sweet Home Member Celebrates Birthday Sister Julia Emily Havlik was recently honored on her 96th birthday at the Trinity Lutheran Home where she presently resides: The highlight of her birthday party was the presentation of a check for the face amount of her life insurance certificate and a Certificate of Recognition.

Present at the special occasion were friends and relatives, representatives of Lodge No. 63 and the Supreme Lodge.

Julia Emily Havlik was born June 13, 1889, in Fayetteville, Texas in the community of Roznov to John and Anna Baron Halamicek. She was one of twelve children.

April 13, 1909, she was married to Charles John Havlik, who was the school teacher in the community named and settled by her father. Their marriage was blessed with nine children: Lad of San Angelo, Charles Jr., Lawrence, Julia Bernshausen of Yoakum; Lillie Mae Keilers, Martha Sirey, Alice Wisley of Houston; Anita Havran of La Grange and Anne Rubac of Gonzales. Mrs. Havlik has 28 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren, and 3 great - great grandchildren.

Upon their retirement, they moved on a farm near Sweet Home, Texas where they enjoyed their country life and visits from their children. Both remained active in Lodge No. 63

Sister Julia 11 avlik [right] is shown admiring the beautiful birthday cake which was later enjoyed by all present.

Her daughter, Anne [Havlik] Rubac, left, looks on.

SPJST. May 23, 1971, Julia's husband passed away.

The SPJST Supreme Lodge, and the members of SPJST Lodge No. 63, Sweet Home, extend congratulations and best wishes to Sister Havlik and wish her well.

(Article submitted by SL Secretary/Treasurer Leonard D. Mikeska) —SPJST-

Sister Julia Havlik, seated, is shown with officials of Sweet Home Lodge No. 63 and her daughter and son - in - law. Shown, standing, L to R: William Berkovsky, president Lodge 63; Felix Jurica, secretary of Lodge 63; Anne [Havlik] Rub= and Jerry Rubac.

A donation is being made from the SPJST for teaching the Czech language at Flatonia High School in Fayette County. Accepting 'the check are Principal Frank Schulle [left] and Instructor Michael Winnett while SPJST District I Director Ben F. Trcalek of Caldwell is making the presentation. There are nine students studying [Czech II] at the high school. [Photo and information submitted by SL President Howard Leshikar.] ***

Julia Emily Havlik, seated [center] is shown receiving a check for the full amount of her SPJST life insurance policy. Sister Havlik outlived her policy and thus collected the full proceeds. The check is being presented by SL Secretary/Treasurer Leonard Mikeska. Witnessing the presentation is District VI Director Matt Vanek who later presented her with a lifetime membership certificate. ***

2/VESTMK—Wednesday, June 26, 1985

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'Editor COMMENTS

Youth Achievement Days are here again and, since District IV held theirs first last weekend in Seymour, we hope they had a successful turnout because Sister Mary Haisler with the assistance of her helpers kept the members informed well in advance to encourage the youngsters to participate.

Although it's a small district, they still seemed to have good results to send their first place winners to state competition.

This week (June 30th) District III follows with their YAD elimination at Lodge 66, known as "Linden Hall" in Elm Mott. Sister Bessie Petr along with her coworkers also have been busy making plans for some time with the host lodge officials. District III always had a good record in the past by having many entrants in several categories. We expect the district to have a fruitful event.

The remaining district YADs are lined up for the following dates and places: District VII - July 7th at Lodge 79 in Corpus Christi District II - July 14 at Lodge 18 in Elgin District I - July 21 at Lodge 13, Dime Box District VI - July 14 at Taiton Community Center hosted by Lodge 30 District V - July 28 at Lodge 88 in Houston ***

Summer is the best of all seasons, and it begins in July in the southern part of USA, the month we celebrate one of the most popular holidays -Fourth of July.

It's the occasion people in hundreds of cities, towns and communities congregate to celebrate. For some individuals it is a day for cowboys, stock car drivers, other numerous sports, and in our own SPJST Society there will be members participating in their local domino tournament, or enjoying an old - fashioned picnic.

Regardless, whatever the case may be, we hope your day will be spent to your satisfaction. ***

As mentioned above, pertaining to summer, the activities in our Society have been buzzing since the last days of school. The youth counselors with their leaders were busy attending training seminars to plan for YAD and camp; some still have camp ahead of them, nevertheless, our people working so closely with the youth should be valued more by those who rely so strongly on their leadership, especially while their young ones are away under someone else's supervision. ***

For quite some time, the SPJST has been recognizing its 96th birthday celebrants who outlive the insurance policy. This week we (the SPJST Society) salute Sister Julia Havlik of Sweet Home Lodge No. 63-for keeping her policy in force all these years. She was given a check as well as a Certificate of Recognition for her loyalty. We wish her many healthy years.

Another dedicated member in the SPJST who will be receiving a Certificate of Recognition will be Brother J.M. Skrabanek of Danbury Lodge No. 139.

He was the instrumental member who talked yours truly into getting involved in the SPJST after this editor was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army in 1945. When Brother Skrabanek was elected District V director at the 1948 convention in Corpus Christi, he and yours truly set up many long hours and discussed the future growth of the SPJST. He was an enthusiast from the first day of our acquaintance and he was instrumental for numerous progressive transactions during his 32 years as director. He is also a former S.P.J.S.T. Rest Homes director of many years.

This editor must admit that he has learned quite a bit about the SPJST from this former senior director. He also was a "whiz" in insurance marketing as well as being a banking executive and stockholder in various partnerships.

June 25th marked his 96th birthday and it is regrettable that this editor could not be present to wish him "Best Wishes." Presently he is residing in a rest home in Angleton, to be near one of his nephews. ***

With the Fourth of July just around the corner, the American Academy of Pediatrics is warning parents to keep fireworks out of the hands of children. An estimated 21,000 people were injured by fireworks in 1983. The most common injuries involve eyes, hands and fingers. Even sparklers, considered by some to be the safest fireworks for children, burn at a very high rate and can easily ignite clothing.

If you do permit fireworks, be sure to read the labels and follow directions.

Make sure they are lit outdoors in a clear area, away from houses, people and flammable material. Keep a bucket of water nearby for emergencies and for dousing fireworks that don't go off. ***

Many thousands of victims of adult rheumatoid arthritis have regularly undergone injections of gold compounds to relieve pain and inflammation. Soon the precious metal may be available in a form that can be absorbed through the digestive system.

The Food and Drug Administration recently approved a gold compound for use in capsules as treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. The new chemical, auranofin, is 29 percent gold. It will . be manufactured by SmithKline Beckman of Philadelphia under the name Ridaura. ***

There's good news from Washington D.C.! Wednesday, May 29, 1985, While in D.C., the NFCA Law Subcommittee on the Treasury Tax Proposal learned officially that the 501(c) (8) exemption for fraternal benefit societies is to be retained.

The entire Fraternal Benefit System is grateful to the members of the subcommittee who, since December, 1984, have been spending one or two days a week in D.C. A special thanks to David J. Larson, General Counsel, Lutheran Brotherhood, who chaired this very important subcommittee. The cooperation and assistance of member - societies is also appreciated.

The battle has been won; however, the war is not over. We must, and will, continue to monitor future activities of the House Ways and Means Committee and Senate Finance Committee. ***

Wednesday, June 26, 1985—VESTNIK /3

From The Vice President's Office District III and IV Sales Representatives Meet Sales Representatives from District III and IV met with Vice President Bernie Gebala and their director June 10th and 11th. The meetings were to discuss changes that have and will be taking place within our Society and those that will affect the Insurance Department. The procedures were explained and why they were necessary to implement. Some of the major, topics discussed were direct billing, why sales representatives have to sign a contract, why we are selling annuities, what interest sensitive products are, why we have to take a special course to sell Universal Life, and many more. At the conclusion of the meeting a discussion was held and suggestions were noted to bring to the Supreme Lodge for action. Both districts had outstanding representation, and the general feeling was that everyone left with a better knowledge and understanding of our plans for now and for the future.

Monday evening, June 10th, at Burleson SPJST Lodge 180, the District III meeting was hosted by Director Sid Pokladnik. The following members were in attendance: LODGE NAME 25 Johnnie Krajca 25 Margaret Krajca 84 David Andreason 84 Paul Hagar 84 Ben Jarma 84 Lillie Jarma 84 Bessie Petr 84 Emil Petr 92 Martha Durham 92 Raymond Hubenak 92 Kenneth Krivanek 92 Albert Kubala 92 Evelyn Spacek 92 Christine Zich 130 David Janak 130 Gina Janak 130 Arnold Vrla 130 Helen Vrla 154 Jeanie Mason 154 Don Steinman 154 Rose Steinman 180 Louis Grochoske 180 Mydell Grochoske 180 Estelle Hurtik 180 Joe Hurtik 180 Randy Payne 180 Elsie Rippin 180 George Rippin 180 Joyce Russell 183 Philip Boyle 183 Inez Greenlees 183 Bernard Hlavaty 183 Norman Kneschk 183 Angeline Stiborek Sid Pokladnik, Director 84 Bernard Gebala, SL Vice Pres.

Tuesday evening, June 11th, at Rowena, SPJST Lodge 49, the District IV meeting was hosted by Director Stanley Broz. District III Director Sid Pokladnik attended the meeting as a special guest. The following members were in attendance: LODGE NAME 49 Emil Havlak 49 Emma Havlak 49 Emil Kvasnicka 49 Arthur Lisso 49 Julie Lisso 49 Bernie Marecek 49 Lula Marecek 49 Minnie Pavlicek 49 Pauline Shiller

49 Elizabeth Urbanek 49 William Urbanek 49 Elizabeth Walther 84 Sid Pokladnik 97 B.J. Mikeska 97 Joyce Mikeska 157 Angeline Kristinek 157 Ernest Kristinek 160 Martha Broz 160 Hubert Drgac 160 Naomi Drgac 160 Alfons Holubec 160 Lillian Holubec 160 Leonard Jansa 160 Sandra Jansa 160 Diana Pelzel 160 Earlyne Smith 160 Beatrice Socha 160 Laddie Socha 160 Stanley Broz, Director Bernard Gebala, SL Vice Pres.

These informational meetings have been scheduled for all the remaining districts in the month of June. The sales representatives will be notified by letter as to the date, time, and place. If any interested member would care to attend, just contact a sales representative in your lodge and you are certainly invited and encouraged to attend. We are looking forward to seeing you at one of these meetings because we feel a better informed member will be an enthusiastic member.

Fraternally, Bernard M. Gebala Vice President —SPJST-

The SecretaryTreasurer's Office

From

SPJST Lowers Loan Rate We are pleased to announce that the Supreme Lodge SPJST has dropped its interest rate to 12 percent on new mortgage loan applications. The new 12 percent rate is a fixed rate. Once the loan is approved and closed, the interest rate on the loan will not be increased.

Provisions have been made to invest a substantial amount of funds in mortgage loans. The Supreme Lodge feels that mortgage loans serve two good purposes. First of all, loans to members are a good investment for the SPJST. Secondly, this is a valuable benefit for members purchasing homes or farm land.

To qualify for consideration, the loan applicant or spouse, first of all, must have been a member of the SPJST for at least one year. If they do not have a combined total of at least $25,000 of SPJST insurance (or an annuity) then a sufficient additional amount must be purchased prior to filing the loan application.

The SPJST can lend up to 75 percent of the appraised value of a qualifing property. The property must be intended for use as a dwelling occupied by the owner or farm or ranch property to be used as an owner operated farm or ranch. Properties such as a second residence may qualify under certain conditions subject to special review. The maximum loan

limit is $100,000.

Loans on qualified property can be made to (1) Purchase the real estate, (2) Improve it or construct improvements under a builder's and mechanic's lien contract or (3) to refinance another valid first lien.

Application forms and additional information can be obtained from the Secretary/Treasurer's Department in the Home Office or by contacting the director of your district. Fraternally, Leonard D. Mikeska Secretary/Treasurer —SPJST-

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District V Family Day Being Planned The District V Family Day will be held Sunday, September 15, 1985, at Lodge No. 88 in Houston.

Dinner will consist of the district furnishing the meats and members attending are asked to bring a vegetable, salad or dessert.

Several things are planned for a funfilled day but the highlight of the day will be the presentation of a play called the "Womanless Wedding." If you have or have not seen it performed, you must see this one. It is great, very comical and I'm sure you will enjoy it.

At present, we are asking for volunteers from each lodge in the district to participate in the play. If you would like to be in the play, portraying either a man or woman, or know of someone who might, please call or write me at 1105 Aurora, Houston, Texas 77009; phone (713) 864 - 6120.

Our goal is to try to get more members and lodges to attend the district functions. If you are asked to participate, please say YES! A complete schedule of events of that day will be published at a later date.

Clara Broz, District V President —SPJST-

24, Cyclone To Celebrate

Lodge

Dear Readers, Our monthly meeting was called to order by President David Vanicek. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and the minutes were read and approved.

A thank you was given to Doris Vanicek for a fine job doing the part of financial secretary. The lodge went to the automatic billing system.

Rose Havell is on the sick list; we wish her a speedy recovery.

Birthday celebrants for June are Pat Vanicek, E.J. Giestman and Milton Donfofer. "Happy Birthday" to you all!

Happy Anniversary to Albert and Juanita Cabla.

Remember July 21st because we will honor our 50 - year members; the program will start at 4 p.m. with dinner at 5 p.m. The lodge will furnish the meat, everyone is asked to bring a vegetable and dessert. Please try to come.

At the next monthly meeting, we will have a free hamburger supper for our

members, celebrating the "Note Burning" of our hall. It finally belongs to the members, so let's celebrate! All members are asked to bring a dessert.

The meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. and dinner will be served afterwards.

District II YAD is going to be held July 14 at Elgin. Our youth members have a lot of things entered, so let's go out and support our youth.

Remember the next monthly meeting; see you then.

Arleen Tschoerner Reporter —S P JST-

25, Ennis June Meeting

Lodge

Dear Members and Friends: The June meeting was called to order by President James Whitfill June 13, at 8 p.m. Due to the absence of Sergeant - at - Arms Garry Mizell, President Whit fill asked Johnny Krajca to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

A moment of silence was observed for Brother Alton 0. Rogers who passed away after a long illness.

The minutes of the last meeting were read by Recording Secretary Kay, Kovar. These were accepted as read.

The recent Executive Board meeting minutes stated a recommendation was made to raise the fee to $175 for each VFW Bingo held instead of the $150 which was recommended earlier. This would include the use of the equipment which needs to be taken care of; the hall may have use for it at a later date.

Sister Kovar read a correspondence from VFW Post #7106 concerning the rent of the hall for bingo. They would rent the hall and the equipment at $150 for each bingo. It was voted to review the difference and negotiate on the rent fee. Sister Kovar also read a flyer sent by Victoria, Texas concerning their Czech Fest which will be June 29th. This includes a dance and booths with food and all the usual goodies that go with a fest.

The last letter was from the Supreme Lodge concerning liability insurance for all lodges. Each lodge will continue their present insurance with local companies. Several points were stressed to review to insure liability coverage is adequate for the lodge.

Youth Leader Linda Trojacek made her report. She reminded District III YAD will be June 30 and that several of our talented youth will enter. Good luck to you all! Youth Club officers were recently elected and were installed

by Vice President Albin Bouska.

Congrafulations!

The treasurer's report proved things are getting better all the time. Some good dances, refunds, etc. have collected, with the proceeds from the door at the Polka Festival still to come.

Known sick members include Agnes Honza, Chuck Bohan, Albina Nesuda and Anton Cikanek. A speedy recovery is wished to all!

Under new business, the second annual Barbecue Cookoff and Domino Tournament will be held Sunday afternoon, August 25th. A committee will help Johnny Krajca plan this event. Anyone interested in entering the domino tournament, contact Johnny at 875 - 6149.

Brother Krajca reported that he and Margaret attended a seminar and were briefed on direct billing for lodges.

Johnny will invite SL Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas to the August meeting to discuss this new system. It was voted to learn more before voting yea or nay.

Motion was made to install a

4/VESTMK—Wednesday, June 26, 1985 "sneeze screen" on the kitchen counter. This will be required and must be installed before the next Polka Festival. This will be discussed further at a later date.

One new member this month was Christopher W. Stroud. Welcome.

A committee consisting of Linda Trojacek, Aden Rejcek and Betty Macalik was appointed to make the plans for a dinner honoring the polka festival workers; the date will be announced later.

Our meeting adjourned with 21 members present.

The dance schedule follows: The Country Noblemen are back again!

You know they are good; the date is July 13th. August 10th, the Lone Star Czechs will play. Their popularity is spreading all around the area. Both of these bands are Ennisites, so let's fill that dance floor again, and show them we appreciate their talents. Until next month, Viola Dlabaj Reporter —SPJST-

32, Victoria Holds Successful Benefit

Lodge

SPJST Lodge 32 of Victoria, Texas held their monthly meeting June 6, 1985.

The Benefit Battle Dance that was coordinated by Matt Vanek was a great success. A total of $310.20 profit was made and this amount was donated to the "Spirit for Youth" of Victoria. This money will be used as needed for underprivileged children.

The annual Czech Fest is all set for June 29, 1985, at the Victoria Community Center. A barbecue dinner with all the trimmings will be served from 12:00 until 1:30 p.m.

There will be entertainment provided throughout the day by the Ganado Czech Singers, The Beseda Dancers, The San Antonio Czech Singers, The Polish Dancers, The Victoria Czech Singers, The Edward Malek Band and The Matt Vanek Band.

In addition to the entertainment, there will be an auction held about 4:30 p.m., and a dance from 8 p.m. until 12:00 p.m. with music by The Whiskey River Band. Everyone is cordially invited to attend this fun event.

Frank A. HuVar Reporter —SPJST

Lodge 35, Elk June Meeting Dear Members: Sunday, June 9th, Lodge 35 meeting was called to order by President Henry Breitkreutz.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Flagbearer Dawn Pavelka.

Reading of the May minutes were read by Secretary Rose Mary Banik.

A thank you note was read from the Willie Pavelka family, also a letter from the Supreme Lodge concerning a domino tournament.

Members of Lodge 35 are having a Domino Party July 4th at the lodge hall starting at 10 a.m. Be sure and pick your domino partner. They ALL have to be members of SPJST Lodge 35, also bring your dominoes. Please bring a covered dish and sweets. We hope to see all of you there.

Youth Leader Louise Burney told us that 34 people went to Six Flags June 5th. The mother lodge paid for the bus. We all had a good time except we got a little wet.

Remember, District YAD June 30th

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at Linctpn Hall in Elm Mott.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to Rosie Wood, Jesika Triece, Cindy Easter and Sharon Triece.

Kitchen Chairperson Helen Dulock, Vernon Dulock (entertainment), and Johnny Stuckley (refreshment), all thanked everyone who helped them.

Our new member is Paula D. Glaze.

On the sick list is Henry Breitkreutz, Jr. who had surgery but is doing better now. He is back working half days again.

Door prizes were won by youth Richard Lee Burney and adult - Edna Tepe.

After the meeting we had a delicious ham and sausage dinner.

Our next meeting will be at 3 p.m.

July 14th. I'll see you all then.

Dorothy Banik Reporter —SPJST--

Lodge 40 Presents Many Scholarships Dear Vestnik Readers: SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo - Hillje is pleased to announce the recipients of $200 scholarships: From El Campo ISD are Patricio Escalona, Jr., James Cleveland Jones, Gerard David Kaspar, Steven Allan Lutringer, Mary Kathleen Orr, Jean Marie Petersen, Todd Shawn Stepan and Janna Mia Werner. From Louise ISD are Dwayne Holub, Connie Labay, Michelle Phillips, Eric Guthrie, Diana Spanihel, David Brewer, Jr., Gregory Herzik and Sandra Perez.

We are very proud that these young people have chosen to continue their education, and we wish them all the best in the future.

Laverne Bacak Reporter —S P JST —

Lodge 47, Seaton Meets The June meeting of Lodge 47 was called to order by President Jerry Pechal at 2 p.m.

Flagbearers Tracy Kiusacek and Heidi Schroeder presented the flags and led the membership in the Pledge of Allegiance. The members remained standing for a moment of silence in memory of Sister Frances Olejnik.

May she rest in peace.

Visitors recognized were Ann Balusek, Kathy Pavlica, Freddie, Lonnie and Augusta Schroeder.

Welcome to all!

Roll call of officers and sales representatives was read by Secretary Ann Koon. Absent were YL Rosie Craft, Assistant YL Mary Ann Billeck and Reporter Lucy Mihatsch.

Minutes of the May 5th meeting were approved after minor corrections .

The following correspondence was read: a letter from Lodge 32, Victoria about the Czech Fest with games and food booths to be held June 29th, SL Secretary/Treasurer Leonard Mikeska regarding liability insurance, SL President Howard Leshikar regarding the donations to St. Jude Hospital and the Heart Fuhd and also an update on the domino tournament, and a thank you note from the Frances Olejnik family for the wreath of flowers.

Committee members for the domino tournament are Brothers Dan Balusek, Willie E. Kohutek and Sister Ann Hejl; they are to pick the dates for the tournament.

We want to welcome the following new members into Lodge 47, namely, Ricky E. Novosad and wife, Janelle, Arthur S. Davis and wife, Sharon, and Frank Bradley, social member.

On the sick list are Wesley Tupy, Gary Skrabanek, Joe Divis, Jerry Kotrla, James Kortis, Joe Mikulas, Henry Kabela, Sr. and Frank V. Spanhel, Sr. President Pechal reported that a special board meeting and a meeting of the Planning Committee will be held after the lodge meeting. He also thanked Dan Balusek, Johnny Balusek, Willie E. Kohutek and carpenters' helpers for the excellent job on the back walls of the hall and youth room.

Treasurer Henry Mares gave his report and Financial Secretary Adeline Kohutek reported that eight members were suspended and one re - instated.

District II Director Willie E. Kohutek gave a report on the sales representative seminar at Holland held Wednesday, May 29th .

All chairpersons also gave their May reports, and Sister Adeline Kohutek wanted a clarification in the Vestnik that Judy Pechal baked and decorated the graduation cakes and not Adeline (herself). My sincere apology!

Board minutes were read by Sister Adeline Kohutek.

The youth club report was given by Frankie Klinkovsky. There were nine members present and one visitor. Door prize winners were Laura Gibson and Heidi Schroeder. The YAD and camp forms were distributed to those present. There were no birthdays, except DYC Frank Klinkovsky had a birthday.

A work day was set for 8 a.m.

Saturday, June 22nd. Everyone was asked to bring tools for trimming trees. Other work that needed attention was also taken care of.

President Pechal asked all fathers to stand; the oldest father recognized was Edwin Chlapek (84 years), and Jimmy Schroeder was the youngest (37 years).

They received a round of applause.

Happy birthdays for June went to Martha Klusacek, John Hruska, Frank Klinkovsky, Ruby Bolton, Lenora Talasek, Calvin Skrabanek, Helen Marek and Frank Bradley.

Wedding anniversary celebrants were Frank and Irma Klinkovsky.

Congratulations!

Door prize winners were Willie E. Kohutek and Ann Koon. The meeting was adjourned at 3 p.m. Lunch and "Happy Hour" followed.

The next meeting will be held at 2 p.m. July 7th.

I want to thank Sister Dorothy Pechal for taking the notes of the meeting for me; I was attending a family reunion. Thanks, again!

Lucy Mihatsch Reporter --SPJST

Lodge 74Lovelady f Holds June Meeting Dear Members: We held our monthly meeting June 10, 1985. There were 30 members present.

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by President Wilcox.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Rudy Hafner, followed by a moment of silence for our sick and bereaved members.

All officers gave their monthly reports and all were accepted.

After all reports were given, the resignations of President James Wilcox, Vice President Andy Fowler, Secretary Creola Wilcox, Treasurer Mary McInnis, Trustees Fay Fowler, Dorothy Smith, Mary McInnis, Mrs. Michka and Hughie Smith, also bar Chairman Jerry Michka were turned in and accepted with a good reason given by each one.

A new president was elected; the new president of Lodge No. 74 is Rudy Hafner.

President Hafner then asked for volunteers as officers to the vacancies, namely, Vice President - Don McKenney, Secretary - Judy Charanza, Treasurer - Therese Bobalik, and Trustees Buddy Mienen, Bobby Charanza, Chester Shmoldas, Billy Bobalik and Don McKenney.

After all appointments to offices were made, there was open discussion concerning the lodge maintenance and discussion of Lodge No. 74 July 4th activities. Chairman of the occasion is Judy Charanza. All members at the June 10 meeting have offered help and support for the July 4th celebration.

The youth club will perform their talent after the barbecue lunch, and there will be a dance following, so everyone come out and enjoy the fun.

Edith Charanza Secretary —SPJST-

88 Meeting Report Lodge

June 10th, starting promptly at 7:30 p.m., President Ermis called the June meeting of Lodge No. 88 to order. All officers were present.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved, followed by the reading of correspondence and the list of applicants for membership.

Forty new applicants were accepted.

The financial secretary and treasurer read reports of May activities. Youth Leader Marie Stayton told us of the youth club's meeting and fun events.

Other committees informed us of the activities and events in which their members participated. "Homecoming With a Splash" was an enjoyable day for all members. President Ermis, as well as other officers and committee chairmen, expressed appreciation for the hard - working members who helped make the day so successful.

The Spring Czech classes are completed. Fall classes are scheduled to start September 16th. Homer Alexander reported that tickets are now available for the Benefit Dance to be held September 27, for Harris County Protective Services (abused children). Be sure to attend this event and help a good cause.

Qur swimming pool is open daily from 1 to 9 p.m. throughout the summer. The hot weather we have already experienced, starting early this year, makes the pool look very inviting.

We were proud to have present 6 of the 17 members who were being honored as 50 - year members. Pins were presented and a beautifully decorated cake was served in their honor.

District V President Clara Broz told us that the District V Family Day will be held September 15th. The district will furnish the meat and members should bring a covered dish. The entertainment will include a hilarious presentation of the "Womanless Wedding."

After the meeting, the usual sandwiches were served, along with beverages donated by several couples who were celebrating their anniversaries. Our congratulations to all birthday and anniversary celebrants during this month of June.

Join us for the July meeting, July 8, at 7:30 p.m.

Marceil Malak Secretary —SPJST-

Wednesday, June 26, 1985—VESTNiK/5

Houston Lodge 88 News The Big Band USA and Al Pierson have come and gone for this summer.

According to my calendar, they will be back September 28th. Mr. Pierson always plays beautiful danceable music and his lively remarks, as he plays his piano, are a show in itself. Tillie Helmcamp, secretary of the Entertainment Committee, was in charge of this dance and had Harley and Viola Cox and Louis and Oleta Hanus as her assistants. Harley, Viola, and Louis are very active in lodge work and Oleta is just now able to join in.

Oleta and Louis have cared for her mother, Mrs. Garrett, for many years in their home and,upon her passing, Oleta finds that she has time now to share with us here at Lodge 88. We welcome her into the very active ranks.

Mrs. Emil Kilnar is confined at Spring Branch Memorial Hospital following open heart surgery. At this writing, she is still in Intermediate Care. Emil is a 50 - year member at Lodge 88. During our June lodge meeting he received his 50 - year pin.

Sue High is now at Golden Age Manor and Elmer High had surgery but is back at work now. Remember Sue in your prayers. She is having a rough time right now.

Brother Robert Phelps passed away at his home June 12th. He had been in failing health for several years and his wife, Dovie, has been caring for him.

Beside his wife, Dovie, he is survived by three sons, John Phelps, Tom and James Freeman; grandson. Ricky Freeman; sister Mattye McKenzie; seven grandchildren, and one great grandchild. You may remember Brother Phelps as the lodge laundry man. When we were using only cloth table covers for the dances, he and Dovie came every Monday to pick up the soiled laundry. This was back when I was working in the lodge office with Wanda Kennedy so we came to know them very well. Our sympathy goes to the Phelps' family in this time of sorrow.

Saturday night, June 29, THE JAN GARBER ORCHESTRA will appear in the Chandelier Ballroom. There is still time to purchase your tickets in the lodge office and make your reservations.

THE TEXAS BREW plays here Friday, July 5, and THE KNIGHTS OF DIXIE Saturday, July 6th. That makes a good weekend variety; country/western Friday and mixed ballroom Saturday, take your choice or come to both. Dancing in our cool, comfortable ballroom is an enjoyable way to spend a hot summer eve.

Ellen Miculka —SPJST-

88, Houston Donates To S.P.J.S.T. Rest Homes Lodge

A donation of $1,000 was presented to each administrator of S.P.J.S.T. Rest Homes at Taylor and Needville at our last monthly meeting in May. Other donations given were to the SPJST Scholarship Fund of $50, and $25 was contributed to St. Joseph Cardiac Care Unit.

The Abused Children Committee of Lodge 88 has been very busy this year in collecting used clothing and cash donations for the underprivileged and abused children of the Houston area.

Lodge members have been very generous in donating clothing, shoes, and money and $831 so far this year has been collected for this cause.

TO those members who may not have donated yet to this very worthy cause, you may make your check to "SPJST Help a Child" and any amount, however small or large, will be greatly appreciated; and think of the benefit that our Uncle from the IRS will bestow upon us.

Members of the lodge who own businesses have started to contribute.

Glynco Printing and Stationery Company has challenged all other lodge member - owned businesses with its contribution of $46.50 to the "Help a Child" cause. Thanks to Glyn Jones and daughter, Linda, for such a generous donation.

The Abused Children Committee of Lodge No. 88 would like to hear from some of the other member - owned businesses and let's see how this thing could pyramid.

A country/western dance with music

by THE TEXAS BREW Friday, September 27, is being sponsored by the Abused Children Committee with all proceeds to go to underprivileged children.

Many thanks to Randy Schiamara, band leader, for the greatly reduced price for this benefit dance. This is Randy's and his band members' way of saying "Let's help a child."

Tickets are on sale now for this benefit dance and may be purchased in the lodge office from Shirley Stonaker or by telephoning the lodge at 869 5767.

Ticket price is $4 per person and the dress code to this dance is country/western or come as you are.

I hope to see you all there.

Homer Alexander Fraternal Affairs Coordinator —SPJST-

112, Guy Contributes $400 Lodge

The Guy SPJST Lodge No. 112 has made a donation of $100 to the Fort Bend County Children's Protective Services Board; a $200 donation to the Needville Public Cemetery Fund; and a $100 donation to the State of Liberty Restoration Fund.

Ludvik Surovec --SPJSTSan

Antonio Lodge 133 To Sponsor Party

Lodge 133 wishes to remind all members that a party will be held July 11 beginning at 4 p.m. until? for all members. The party will be held at our regular meeting place, 1505 S. Gevers Street. The lodge will take care of all expenses.

Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m.

There will be games of all kinds and free prizes will be given.

We ask all our members to let us know if they are coming so that we may know how much food to prepare.

Please call Anthony Trilicek at 655 1324 or Dominic Netek, 532 - 3916.

We especially want to welcome the many members who we have who have not been able to attend our regular meetings. We welcome you to come out and enjoy the evening with your fraternal members. We will have a lot of fun and I am sure that you will enjoy it. The food will be out of this world.

Our next meeting will be held the third Sunday, July 21, at 2 p.m., at 1505 S. Gevers Street. At that meeting we will discuss what date we will have the domino playoff for the winners to participate in the State SPJST Playoff.

Mark your calendar now so you don't forget.

Remember, the party to be held July 11th. Call us for information and let us

know how many of you are coming.

Reporting Dominic Netek —SPJST-

Of Lodge 139, Danbury Houston Lodge Meeting

The June 12 meeting of Danbury Lodge 139 was called to order by President Vincent Hechler. Minutes of the last meeting were read by Secretary Tommie Lostak. Financial Secretary Helen Filipp and Treasurer Lonnie Lostak gave their respective reports.

Helen reported that death had claimed two members in the past month.

Tommie read a letter from the Supreme Lodge announcing that Lodge 139 member and Past President J.M. Skrabanek is due to receive his endowed policy upon attaining his 96th birthday June 25th.

Three young members, all of whom were present, were commended for their outstanding performances on their respective Little League baseball teams. They are Allen Joe Filipp and Ace Jeremy Filipp, grandsons of Bill and Helen Filipp, and Tommie McLane Lostak, son of Lonnie and Eloise Lostak.

Visiting member April Garner of Killeen was recognized and welcomed to the meeting. April is the granddaughter of Tommie and Gladys Lostak.

The meeting adjourned on a pleasant note with a birthday celebration for one of its young members. During the social following the meeting Libba Lostak was presented a cake which was decorated with a toy train holding four lighted candles. Libba is the daughter of Lonnie and Eloise Lostak.

Faye Wilson —SPJST-

142, Houston Changes Meeting Date Lodge

Dear Members: The July meeting of Lodge 142 at 5508 Nolda in Houston was changed from the second Sunday to the third Sunday, July 21st. Please remember this change of meeting date, JULY 21st!

Alice Jochen Secretary —SPJST

Lodge 154, Fort Worth Meeting Dear Members and Friends: Our meeting Sunday was called to order by our president Brother Jerry Milan.

The pledge to the flag was recited by all present and the members remained standing for a moment of silence for our deceased Sister Mary Ricks.

Sister Mary Renfro dropped by to leave the reports and 50 - year pins.

Sister Mary Pavey read the previous minutes.

All reports were given and were approved as read. Sister Pavey also reported on all cards sent out.

We had one new member, Candice Mobley, one transfer and five additional insurance coverages.

Congratulations to Sister Mary Renfro who was the top District III sales representative for the month of April.

Brother Jerry presented Brother Joe Milan his 50 - year pin. Brother Joe Skrasek's, now living in Ennis, was mailed to him. Congratulations!

Sister Carolyn Cleveland reported the youth club July meeting will be held on the 4th at Eagle Mountain Lake. Most of our youth will be in Chicago during District III YAD, but they will be going to camp.

Brother Don Steinman reminded the sales representatives of the meeting to be held at Lodge No. 180. He also gave a report on the domino tournament.

Lodge 154 and Sokol Fort Worth's 10th anniversary in our new building was discussed. Saturday, July 27th, we will have a dance with Bill Kucera's Czech Mates from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Sunday, July 28th, a dinner will be served from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., followed by a program. We would like to have you come and help us celebrate. Watch for details in the ads.

Sisters,if you could bring a dessert, it will be greatly appreciated.

We extend our heartfelt sympathy to Brother Pat Ricks on the loss of his wife, to Brother Louis Million on the loss of his mother, and to the families of Brother Rudy Chaloupka and Sister Lillie Matusevich of Lodge 92. May they rest in peace.

Brother Bill Renfro has been back in the hospital twice in the past month and is now at home. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

We extend our congratulations to Brother Mark Mamula who received his Doctorate Degree and just returned from California after making a presentation on a Lupus cure. He has received offers from M.D. Anderson Hospital, UCLA, Yale and others.

Keep up the good work!

Sister Lisa Hopkins was in a bad car accident where her car was demolished and she came out with a broken hand, facial cuts and bruises. The good Lord was with her. Get well soon,Lisa, and to Brother Grover Watson who was hospitalized.

Sister Donna Parker was quite excited l getting to meet President Reagan, Vice President Bush, Teddy Kennedy and others while she represented the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce at the United States Chamber of Commerce Convention in Washington, D.C. We congratulate our young lodge members who received trophies and ribbons at the Fort Worth Sokol unit meet; namely, Chris Simek, Shay Hennessey, Josh Milan, Jennifer Powell, Kelly Hill, Carrie Ann Cleveland, and Tressie Jean Sanders.

The program was beautiful and enjoyed by all. They also did super in Corpus Christi. They came home with 29 trophies and many ribbons and now for the big one in Chicago. Good luck to you all and a safe journey. They want to thank all you brothers and sisters for your help and support for their travel fund to Chicago.

Brother Johnnie and Sister Judy Sindel of Lodge 88, Houston came to pick up Bennie and me in their camper and we took off for 4 days to Possum Kingdom where we were joined by Brothers and Sisters: Bill and Norma Petrzelka and their daughter and husband, the Vyborals and 2 children of Lodge 142, Houston, Henry and Doris Knapick of Lodge 88, and Jerry and Frances Kubala of Lodge 81, Needville; see how fraternalism keeps you together for years. It was a great vacation!

June birthday wishes went to Brothers and Sisters: Benny Pavey, James Chasteen, Paul Milan, Melvin L. Cervenka, Robt. Hawrylak, Kamon Karlik, Frank and Hubbard McKee, Bohus Maly, Fred Merlick, Jr., Bobby Shropshire, Robt. Smajstrla, Louis Vitasek, Phillip Vitek, Grover Watson, Mack Merlick, Alvis and Danny Mobley, James Musil, Anthony

6/VESTNiK—Wednesday, June 26, 1985 Pruitt, Marylyn Ponas, Troy Douglass, Mary Dodson, Frances Grizzard, Melinda Gregory, Bernice Janecka, Jo Ann Karlik, Augusta McKee, Theresa Psencik , Ellen Krupka Simpson and Mary Steinman Hargiss. May you all have many more!

Sister Ann Johnson baked her special strawberry shortcake for Brother Pavey; it was his 80th birthday. He received a standing ovation for many hours of loyalty to our society.

During refreshment time, Sistei Merle Kovar passed around the pictures she took at our Mother's Day dinner and meeting, which everyone enjoyed.

Our next meeting will be Sunday, July 14 at 3 p.m. (NOTE THE NEW TIME!) Jerry Max Lane will play July 13th.

Watch for our anniversary details!

A donation to the Building Fund by Herschel and Mary Ne Smith -- $40.

A belated "Happy Father's Day" to all you dads.

So until --- Keep Smiling!

Mary Pavey

—SPJSTAttention Lodge 160 San Angelo

Members of Lodge 160, San Angelo, who are interested in entering the SPJST Domino Tournament are urged to attend the organizational meeting Sunday, June 30, 1985, at 2 p.m. at the Fire Hall in Wall.

If interested, members ae unable to attend this meeting they may contact Brother Alfons Holubec at (915) 944 1709.

Diana Pelzel —SPJST-

From Lodge 172, Pasadena News

Most of you have heard and read it in the Vestnik that the Supreme Lodge would like all interested members to join in a Domino Tournament beginning in your local lodge as soon as possible.

The winners in each type of play, "Straight" and "42," will participate on the state level in September and October 1985. Only members of the SPJST may participate. Those of you in Lodge 172 who wish to get into this, contact me at 645 - 5056 in Houston or call any of the lodge officers and they will get the information to me. After you contact me, I will see about setting up the time schedule for the games.

There are some rules you will have to follow in playing, but most of the domino players know them any way, so if you would like to get in on this, call JULIUS V. ZELLA at 645 - 5056 as soon as possible.

The Czech Heritage Society also will hold a meeting at our SPJST Lodge No. 172, June 30th from 1 to 4 p.m.

Come out to this meeting.

The benefit for Travis Shannon, we at Lodge 172 collected $7,400 for this little fellow. GOOD WORK AND MANY THANKS! Any youth of Lodge 172 who would like to apply for a scholarship, please do so. The last group to apply came out exactly even, had exactly as many scholarships as applicants, so there was no competition. However, you have to be a member of a local lodge.

We have a member, Brother Mike Tanecka, son of Joe and Rose Tanecka, who had surgery. We're wishing you a speedy recovery.

The garage sale will be over with by the time this is in print but good luck

to thejadies, etc. This will be all for now.

Julius V. Zella 2nd V. Pres./Reporter —SPJST —

Warrenton Lodge 179 Plans-Annual Event Dear Members and Friends: There was a fine group on hand at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 12 when President Harold Bergmann convened the regular meeting. He also led the assembly in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

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

Deanie Miller was voted in as a new member. We warmly welcomed her into our midst.

The Entertainment Committee reported on places of interest to choose from for a group tour. It was tabled to wait to go on this trip until it gets cooler.

Our annual feast of August 4 was discussed. A committee was appointed and notice will be posted in the Warrenton Store. The menu this year will consist of fried fish and trimmings. There also will be some entertainment, including a variety shoot at 1:30 p.m.

Edith Pfeiffer and Jeanette Schoenst will see that posters will get printed.

The Food Committee stated that the lodge will furnish cold cuts July 11 at 8 p.m. and members are to bring a dessert or salad.

At conclusion of the business sessions, members enjoyed cold cuts and delicious desserts, salads and refreshments.

The remainder of the evening was spent in "good old" fellowship.

Edith Pfeiffer Reporter —SPJST

_ Latest News From Lodge 183, Mid Cities

Dear Members: The regular monthly meeting was held Monday, June 10,at the lodge hall and we were honored to have Brother Jerry Mikulas from the Supreme Lodge present at the meeting who gave the members some very important information about the Society in an effort to keep the membership informed about direct billing, why sales representatives need to sign a sales contract and about new insurance policies to be sold in the future, also about hOw new laws will be changing the rules on fraternal societies. Thank you, Jerry, for taking time to come to the meeting; hope you can come again soon.

We were also honored to have District III Director Brother Sid Pokladnik for a few minutes before the meeting; he was on his way to Lodge 180 for a similar meeting.

There were several more members present than usual; all reports were read and approved. After hearing the report from Jerry Mikulas, a motion was made and approved to go direct billing As soon as the information can be fed into the computer, members will be billed direct from the Supreme Lodge.

A motion was made to donate $50 to the Star House in memory of Phill Boyle's father who passed away, also to donate $50 to the Scholarship Fund in memory of Sophia Havran, one of the charter members of Lodge 183, who passed away.

There was more discussion about the Septemberfest to be held September

18, 1985; it was decided to open it to all cultures, so, if anyone has an original costume of Czech, Scottish, Spanish, German, Norwegian, or any other country, be ready to wear it because there will be prizes for best costume; mark your calendar and let's make this an international party at the first annual Septemberfest at Lodge 183, Mid - Cities in Arlington, Texas.

Any member who wishes to help, let the officers knowand help in any way you can. Mark your calendar and come win some prizes, dance to some good music and enjoy prices across the bar that you remember from the 1950s for a night of fun and be sure to bring all of your friends.

The first Sunday in December has been set for the 4 - lodge Christmas Party to be held at Lodge 183 this year, so mark your calendar and be there this year; for those of us who have gone to the last three parties know about the good time you can have at the Christmas Party. The members will be busy working on this one. Anyone who wishes to help, please let one of the officers know.

Donations are still coming in at the lodge for Sharron Smith; if any of you members wish to join in and help this family in their time of need, please send or bring your donations to the lodge; let's show this family that SPJST has a BIG heart and wishes to help people in need. The family thanks you for your thoughts and prayers.

Have you heard about the Texas farmer who had the Texas whirlwinds trained when the corn was ready for picking, he whistled for the wind to blow. It blew all the kernels off clean.

Then a whirlwind picked them up in its syphon and dumped them into sacks which the farmer had strung along his fence. He said if it weren't for these whirlwinds he would never get his crop gathered. Keep Smiling!

Norman M. Kneschk Reporter —SPJST_

Czech Study Term Ends At Lodge 88 Czech classes completed their sixth term of studies May 27 with a social.

An average of 17 indicates that interest in "Jak se mas?", "Mam cernou kocku!", "Kdo to chybi?" is alive and well.

Instructor Jerry Schank has scheduled a new fall term of ten weeks to start September 18 at 7:30 p.m. It is inspiring to witness such a desire to learn the Czech language. There is never a dull moment during the two hour periods. This interest carries over into the break periods where Czech songs and "Otce nas" are learned.

The experience is such that this study activity strengthens good citizenship qualities. These are evident in all Lodge 88, SPJST programs.

May all lodges conduct similar work/study programs.

Na shledanou W.E. Souchek —SPJST-

88 Birthday Club Report

Lodge

June 12 meeting was opened by President Pearl Hanka reading a poem called "A Destiny" and also a poem given to her by Frances Olexa entitled "Flag Day." Isn't it great to be an American!

Minutes were read by Rita Alexander (in the absence of Secretary Rosalee Kostom) and approved.

Treasurer Lillie Spies gave her usual good financial report and thanked all sisters who helped sell pastry (a most

successful sale) on Homecoming Day. Sister Spies also announced that Ardith McClellan donated meat for our luncheon; Sam Scott (ice cream), and Mary Johnson (pickles).

Sunshine Chairman Mary Kosut sent get well and sympathy cards to several members.

President Pearl Hanka thanked all who worked on or donated to our Homecoming project. Names of donors are as follow -.Marie Pokluda, Margaret Bohac, Florena Taake, Ima Lero, Mary Tilich, Josephine Bishop, Marie Spaulding, Mary Johnson, Frances Dvorak, Bessie Vasula, Martha Sacho, Bessie Dewer, Kathy Trefell, Ann Elzner, Clara Jecmenek, Della Kadlecek, Lillie Spies, Bessie Lero, Helen Hegwood, Willie Mae Stang, Agnes Pederson, Josephine Burl, Tillie Helmcamp, Louise Chudej, Inez Jeanes, Esther Holton, Evelyn Mikolas, Sylvia Melia, Rosalee Kostom, Annie Baethe, Della Miksch, Betty Kuihanek, Rita Alexander, Edna Froelich, Josephine Pumelia, Mary Ehert, Tillie Bily, Pearl Hanka, Birdie Pech, Frances Olexa, Mary Kosut, Elizabeth Bily, Minnie Bravenec, Mary Schenburn, Virginia Hale, Lillian Finn and Ardith McClellan.

Mary Tilich reported on the success of said project and announced that Della Kadlecek sold the most tickets and presented her with a gift for her efforts.

President Pearl Hanka announced that Ima Lero was in the hospital and that Emily Bily, Stella Bukowski, and Shirley High are still on the sick list.

June cooks were Mary Ehert, Bessie Dewer, Esther Holton and Loleen Peeples.

Bingo callers in July will be Josephine Buri and Inez Jeanes.

A covered dish luncheon will be served in July.

June birthday sisters were announced and our meeting was closed.

Rita Alexander —SPJST-

Lodge 84 Softball Team Report SPJST

Dear Brothers and Sisters: Tuesday night, May 28, we played Ernst & Whinny and we registered another win by a score of 11 to 0.

Winning pitcher was Mike Moeller who allowed 1 hit, 1 walk and struck out 8 batters, a very fine pitching performance.

Hitters were Bart Walker with a triple and 2 singles, Kerry Good with a walk and a stolen base, Don Jarma with a single and a walk, Dairell Clements with a double, Danny Yates, a single, Don Palm, a sacrifice, Don Lennox,a walk and Jim Zoller, a walk.

We had another fine turnout at the game and we invite those of you who still haven't seen the team play to come out.

Saturday, June 1, we entered the Dallas ASA Tournament and we played our first game at 9:30 a.m. We played a team from Shreveport, Louisiana and we dropped a 6 to 2 loss. Our starting pitcher, Mike Moeller, was wild, walking 6 batters, allowed only 1 hit and struckout 2 batters and 3 runs in 2 2/3 innings. Lionel Schulz hurled 2 2/3 innings in relief,allowing 3 runs, 4 hits, no walks and struckout 1 batter.

Hitters were Darrell Clements with a walk, Kerry Good with a triple and a walk, Don Jarma,a. single, Tom Stites, a single and a walk, Danny Yates, a single and Don Lennox had 2 walks.

After the game, the team players, wives and children all enjoyed a picnic at Samuel Park before our second

Wednesday, June 26, 1985—VESTNIK/7" game. We wish to thank Ida Schulz for getting the food, etc., for the picnic.

Our second game was at 2 p.m. against a team from Texarkana, Texas and we came out on the short end because we lost by a score of 4 to 3.

Lionel Schulz hurled the first 4 innings allowing 4 runs, 7 hits, 1 walk, and 1 strikeout. Mike Moeller relieved and pitched 1 inning, allowing no runs, walks, hits or strikeouts. It was a game we should have won but we failed to hit with runners in scoring position.

Hitters were Bart Walker with a single and a double, Kerry Good with a single and a stolen base, Tom Stites with a single, Danny Yates with a double and Jim Zoller with a walk.

This was a double elimination tournament so after our second loss, we all went home.

We are still undefeated in League Play but we are having trouble winning in tournament play.

The weekend of June 8th and 9th we were scheduled to play in the Ft. Worth Tournament which had been rained out in early May. Until my next report, do come out to the games at Samuel Grand Diamond No. 2.

Ben Jarma SPJST Lodge 84 --SPJST -

Lodge 84 Softball Team Report Dear Brothers and Sisters: Tuesday night, June 4th, we played Curry Leasing and we won by a score of 5 to 2. Winning pitcher was Mike Moeller. He allowed 2 runs, 7 hits, 1 walk and had 10 strikeouts. It was a well - played game by the team; no errors were, committed. Moeller, was outstanding on the mound.

Hitters were as follows: Ben Downey earned a single hit, Kerry Good had a single, a walk and a stolen base, Don Jarma had a walk and a stolen base, Tom Stites had a triple, a single and 2 RB1s, Danny Yates earned a sacrifice, a single and a RBI, Bart Walker made a single and a RBI, Don Palm had 2 singles and a RBI, and Paul Bartos had 2 singles. We had a fair turnout at the games, and if you were among the missing, there is still time before the season is over.

Saturday, June 6th, our team ventured to Fort Forth to play in the tournament. We were not so lucky; we played our first game at 8 a.m. against Fackers of Fort Forth and we lost a squeaker by a score of 2 to 1. Lionel Schulz was the pitcher of record allowing 4 hits, 2 walks and had 6 strikeouts; a fine performance, but we just didn't get the runs to win the game.

Hitters were scarce. Don Lennox had a homerun for our only run and Danny Yates had a walk.

Our second game was played at 5:30 p.m. against Charlie's of Dallas, and we dropped another close game by a score of 2 to 0. Mike Moeller hurled this game allowing 5 hits, no walks and had 8 strikeouts which was another fine performance by our pitchers.

Hitters were as follow; Don Palm had a single and a stolen base, Don Lennox had a wa/k, Danny Yates made a double, Mike Moeller had a walk and Darrell Clements had a sacrifice. We did not have enough offense, a few more hits and we could have won either of these games.

In League Play, we have won all 8 of our games to date, had one game rained out and 2 more games to play -Wednesday, June 19, against Casu View Baptist at 8:10 p.m. and Thursday, June 27,against the Bandits.

The rained - out make - up game will

prob4bly be played Tuesday, July 2,at 6:45 p.m. against Trans - Con. Do come out and see the team play and also enjoy a visit with friends and team members.

A reminder to the team members: Our annual fishing trip is set for September 13th, 14th and 15th.

Ben Jarma —SPJST-

honor of leading the grand march at this lovely Czechoslovakian reception and dinner which was held at Sokol Zizka in Dallas.

We extend our congratulations to W.H. (Mac.) and Lillie McMillen who will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. June 29 with their family and a host of friends with a dinner and dance affair.

Our congratulations to Christine Czech and Carl Zich who will celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary June 27th with their family and friends. Christine will celebrate her birthday a few days before the 27th and she will be able to The San Antonio Czech Choral say that she is now a senior citizen.

We wish these couples many more Club and the Polish Folk Dancers have years of togetherness. been invited to participate in the Czech We express our sincere sympathy to Fest at the Victoria Community Justine Chaloupka and her family on Center, Victoria, June 29th.

A chartered bus will be leaving St. the loss of her husband, Rudy, who Margaret - Mary's Church located at passed away May 19th; also to the 1314 Fair Avenue, Saturday, June 29 family of our member, Mrs. Rose at 8:30 a.m. We ask all participants to Million, who passed away May 27th be at the departure point early; the bus and to the family of Mrs. Lillie leaves the parking lot at 8:30 a.m. Matusevich, who,F passed away June SHARP! We will be departing Victoria 2nd. May these dear friends rest in sometime in the evening between 7 peace.

Since most of our members have p.m. and 8 p.m. There will be food membership with one of the three booths, auction, beer garden, dancing, country store, games, etc; also a dance SPJST lodges in our vicinity, I would from 8 to 12 p.m. with admission $2. like to announce the anniversary The Victoria Community Center is celebrations for all three, so please mark your calendars: Saturday, July located at 2905 E. North Street.

The Choral Club participated last 27 and Sunday, June 28 -- Sokol Ft. year and we really did enjoy it very Worth/Lodge 154, 10 years in new much, so come out and listen to Czech building celebration; Sunday, August 25 -- Lodge 183, singing and Czech music.

San Antonio Choral Club celebrated Mid Cities 7th anniversary celebration; Saturday, September 7 and Sunday, their 15th anniversary June 8, and it September 8 -- Lodge 92, Ft. Worth was beyond anyone's expectation. The 75th anniversary celebration. music was superb, the food was The July hostesses will be Louise excellent, and the crowd was all we could handle (approximately 478 Oujesky and Ann Sustala.

Lydia Alholm people). On behalf of our 'singing Secy./Reporter group, we want to thank all our friends SPJSTfor supporting us, for enjoying the dinner and dance with us. We have Dallas received many compliments, and they all want to know when we are going to celebrate again. Once again, thank you all and we hope to get together again.

With 28 guests present, our June 6 D.F. Netek, Reporting meeting was called to order at 10:30 —SPJSTa.m. President Anne Zvolanek led us in the pledge to our flag and then Friendship asked for a moment of silence for our dear departed Sister Albina Hucek.

President Zvolanek welcomed guests Dear Members and Friends: Charlie and Martha Kocian, Joe and Mary Manda, Frank Mach, John The June meeting was attended by Trojacek, Edmund Kaska, Alvin 30 members along with guests Nicole Johnson and Larry Flowery.

Elsik, Phil Reames, Roy A1holm, Bob Zvolanek, Julius Podhrasky, The birthday members were Minnie Marguerite Christi, little baby girl Bell, Bernadette Holford, Ruth Nisle, Benny Pavey and Bessie Prochaska.

Florence Peressenyi brought with her, Many of our members will be Georgia'and Brian Johnson, Jonathan traveling this summer Alice and Bill Reznik, and very special guests Marie Stramberk, Kurecova from Morley have returned from attending Czechoslovakia, also Milos and Marie Bill's cousin's wedding in Peakskill, Hykel from Koprovince, New York. The sights of big New York City were indeed fascinating for Alice.

Czechoslovakia.

A special welcome back to Sisters Our congratulations to Kimberly Theresa Carper, Lillian Kaska and Dawn Owen, daughter of Ted and Sherrie Owen and granddaughter of Evelyn Trojacek, all of whom we have Agnes Reznicek Owen, who graduated been missing at our meetings. It is nice Cum Laude from Paschal High School to know that even though some of our in Ft. Worth. She also received seven members cannot always attend the meetings, they send their greetings to other awards and commendations for her achievements in her senior year of us. This month Hattie Ground, Betty Jean Bell, Virginia Blatney, Mildred high school. Being elected as national vice president for the OEA, which is a Bartek, Bessie Kalich, Frances Konakovsky and Vallie Tupy saw** vocational office education greetings. association, Kimberly will take her Secretary Alice Roberts read the first plane trip to Ohio this week to minutes of our May 2 meeting. preside over a meeting of the OEA that has a membership of 78,000. Member Treasurer Vicki Kohn gave her report.

Correspondence Secretary Helen Vrla, Agnes Reznicek Owen has every right Jr. reported she received a to be proud of her granddaughter.

"Newsletter" and stamps from the Cal Our congratulations to Teri Rene Farley's Boys Ranch, a thank you note Walters, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. from Sister Rose Kopecek for the fruit Billy Walters, and Bron Praslicka, son given her by our Circle (Sister Rose of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Praslicka who had eye surgery), and a thank you were married Saturday, June 1, 1985. from the American Cancer Society for Grandmother of the groom is Mrs. our donation in memory of Frankie Ella Praslicka. Roy and I had the

Singers And Polish Folk Dancers Go To Victoria

Circle Of Women Report

Club Of Fort Worth Report

Curry.

Membership Chairman Bertha Malik reported the death of our Sister Albina Hucek. Albina had attended our May meeting and it was such a sad feeling to hear of her sudden death so soon after seeing her once again at our circle meeting.

Sunshine Chairman Addle Vlk reported she brought fruit to Rose Kopecek.

Birthday Card Chairman Bessie Kalich was not present so Anne Zvolanek announced the following sisters celebrate June birthdays, namely, Ella Bartos, Diane Oates, Lillie Drzewicki and Frances Konakovsky.

Hostess Chairman Mary Sebestik introduced the hostesses for this month's luncheon, namely, Bessie Reames, Agnes Mach, Dorothy Reznik, Lillian Kaska, Mary Sykora, Agnes Finch and Suzanne Novak.

Bessie Reames announced the next meeting of Czech Cultural to be July 29, and June 13 the annual Flag Day Picnic will be held at the Catholic Czech Club.

Under our old business, Alice Roberts stated that she checked on the Texas Queen boat trips and she was told that the trips are now only being offered Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. We had discussed going on this daytime trip so at our August meeting we will decide for sure.

Bertha Podhrasky announced (under new business) that the annual Fourth of July. Picnic will be held at the Dallas Sokol on the actual day of the holiday, which will be a Thursday this year. Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish. A committee meeting will be held soon to further discuss plans for the picnic. Dorothy Reznik was appointed by President Zvolanek to represent our circle at this meeting.

Sister Alice Roberts made a motion that we send in a contribution towards the restoration of the Statue of Liberty. A vote was taken and it was decided we contribute towards this project.

Mary Sebestik stated there will be no meeting of our Circle in July. She reminded us that for our August 1 meeting we are to bring a sandwich.

Cake and ice cream will be furnished by our Circle.

"Happy Birthday" was sung for those sisters celebrating June birthdays. Dorothy Reznik led us in singing ``Cervena a bila."

The door prize this month was donated by Sister Zdenka Skotak and won by Sister Adelle Vlk. Donations for this month were as follows (Lunch): Roy Alholm, Phil Reames, John Trojacek and Mary Kubacak.

In memory of Albina Hueek: Jim and Liddie Pavelka, Doc and Lydia Kartous and Zdenka Skotak.

In memory of Frankie Curry: Zdenka Skotak.

Towards ICrouzek 50th Anniversary: Lillian Graeser, and SPJST Lodge 130, Dallas.

Did you know that our Sister Bertha Malik has been privileged to have toured in 70 countries thus far? Her most recent tour was of Egypt and Israel (return trip) and Jordan (first time). It is always interested to hear where Bertha has been or is planning to go.

I am proud to report that my nephew and God - child Aaron Muehlstein recently graduated from Grapevine High School and received a $3,500 per year scholarship to East Texas State University. Aaron played quarterback on his school's football team. He is the son of Johnny and Jerry Muehlstein.

8/VESTNIK—Wednesday, June 26, 1985 My son, David, has been selected out of 40 applicants to work for the City of Richardson this summer in the planning and development department. He will earn credit for this as well as salary. David will be returning to Texas Tech University this fall for his 5th year.

Our Circle members are always interested to hear about any special happenings in your or your family's lives so keep me informed or tell our president so she can inform me.

Remember now that there will be NO meeting in July, but August 1 be sure and bring your sandwich and " attend the meeting.

We welcome a new member, Martha Kocian to our Circle. She signed up with us just before the meeting adjourned. Thanks to Bessie Reames for bringing Martha as a guest and, therefore, our Circle gaining a new merribe•.

After observing so many breath taking vegetable gardens recently, I'd like to share the following with you: Free Things For Your Garden Plant Happiness First plant five rows of peas: Prayer, Perseverance, Politeness, Promptness and Purity.

Next plant three rows of squash.

Squash gossip, Squash doubt, Squash indifference.

Then five rows of lettuce: Let us be faithful to duty, Let us be unselfish, Let us be gentle, Let us follow wisdom, Let us love life.

No garden is complete without turnips.

Turn up for church, Turn up with a smile, Turn up with new ideas, Turn up with determination to make everything count for something good and worthwhile.

Have a relaxing summer and enjo! each day to the fullest!

Dorothy Rose Reznik English Reporter —SPJSTLetter

To Editor Dear Editor Sefcik: For the celebration of my 80th birthday, I had planned to rent the SPJST Lodge Pokrok No. 84, Dallas facilities, and have all my children, grandchildren and great grandchildren together. When I mentioned this to my sister, Mary Mach, she said how wonderful it would be to have the entire Zastoupil family together. With our family getting so large, a lot of them didn't even know each other. As a result, the first official reunion came about June 2nd.

I have read and enjoyed many of the articles in the Vestnik about various family reunions and do hope you will publish the following article about our reunion as a way of sharing this happy event with our friends. Thank you.

(Brother and Sister Zastoupil, Sr. were charter members of Lodge Pokrok No. 84 where he served as one of its earliest presidents. Their children and a majority of their grandchildren, great - grandchildren and even great great - grandchildren are members of Lodges 84 and 130 in Dallas.)

Venzl Zastoupil, Sr. Family Reunion The weather couldn't have been better for the members of the family of Venzl, Sr. and Katherine (Chmelikova) Zastoupil to reunite for the first time June 2, 1985, at SPJST Lodge Pokrok 84 in Dallas, Texas.

During 1911; a native of Lesnice, Cechy, Venzl and his wife, Katerina, of Dedova, Cechy, brought their

youn family to America where he became a skilled cabinetmaker. All of their seven children survive them with the exception of the youngest, Alice, who died in her youth.

Of course, like most reunions, some couldn't attend, but the majority of all of the families were able to come.

There were,. approximately 100 family members and friends present that day.

The oldest son Joe's family was very well represented. Joe was married to Rose Dolezal who died about 11 years ago. Joanne, married' to their son, Louis Joe, who passed away last November, has 5 children, son, Lou, his wife, Harriet, and their 2 children, daughter, Valerie, her husband, Don Tarrant and their son, son, Kerry, and his new bride, Mary and son, Zachary, were all present but son, Richard, was not able to attend. Joe's daughter, Mary Jo Wheat, traveled all the way from Austin with her three daughters to be with us.

I, Bessie, am the oldest daughter of Venzl and Katerina. I lost my husband Jerry Houpy in September 1983. I was delighted my whole family could be tdgether. My oldest daughter, Katherine; her husband, Biuno Tabisz and their youngest sons, Steven and Andrew, flew in from Lisle, Illinois.

Their eldest son, Rick, his wife, Debbie and their daughter and two sons, drove from Arlington. Daughter, Laura, her husband, Bruce Janovsky with their two sons and daughter, Terri, her husband, Doug Overstreet with their little boy and girl also flew in from the Chicago area. My daughter, Jeraldine Becan, her husband, John and their 6 children were also all in attendance: daughter (and mother - to - be), Cindy and her husband, David Edwards; son, David, his wife, Mary and daughter (mother - to - be); Debbie Kerr, her husband, Bill, and their little boy; daughter, Jackie, her husband, Michael Kenney, and their daughter and son, and youngest children Stephanie and Bryan. My son, Jerry, Jr. and his wife, Deanna, have 2 sons, Michael and Gregory and a daughter, Lisa, and they all were there.

It was a very happy day for me to have them with me.

My sister, Mary Mach, lost her husband, Joe, 11 years ago. Even though they had no children, they adopted all their nephews and nieces as their own. Aunt Mary or "Aunt Mimi" as she is known to my family is a generous and loving aunt, great aunt and great - great aunt to all of them and never forgets any of them. We all love her dearly and hope she will stay in good health for a long time and als wish her a very happy 76th birthda, June 28th.

Sister Jane and husband, Charlie Barta, were able to come.

Unfortunately, their daughter, Mary Jane, and her husband, Carl Birdsong, their daughters, Debbie, her husband and 3 children, daughter, Carla, her husband and 2 children, and youngest daughters, Teresa and Janie, were not able to attend. They all live in Marshall, Texas.

Our brother Venzl, Jr. and sister - in - law, Alberta (nee Wolfe), have 2 daughters. Carolan and her husband, Maxie Thomas have one daughter.

Linda and husband, Curtis Corley, with their 2 daughters and son drove down from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.

Brother Frank Zastoupil and his wife, Christine (nee Foitek), have a daughter, Sally, who is married to Jerry McBride and they have one boy and an infant girl. Frank and Christine's son, Patrick, and his wife, Kris, also have one son. All of their families were there.

We began gathering and greeting

each other at noon. It was great getting them all together at one time to meet each other or get reacquainted. John and Jeraldine played recorded Czech music while Bessie Petr and her husband Emil of B&L Catering graciously served a delicious meal complete with beverages and Czech pastries. Our special thanks to them and their helpers and to Charlie Staglik for his friendly service at the bar.

After dinner and a picture - taking session, some of the talented yo-ng people in our family performed for us.

Carolan's and Maxie's daughter, Julie, performed a modern jazz dance routine. My grandson, Steven Tabisz, performed on the piano and sang a lullaby in Polish. He and granddaughter Debbie Kerr also sang a lovely duet. Jeraldine's children, Stephanie and Bryan, each sang a solo.

Michael Kenney, Jackie's husband, played a selection on the harmonica.

Steven also accompanied my grandson, Gregory, who played three selections on the violin that my husband, Jerry, played with the orchestra for many a dance at the lodge. And my little great - grandson, Christopher Janovsky, entertained us by dancing and playing his harmonica both behind the audience and backstage.

When the program was over, my children completely surprised me with a beautiful gold plaque of the Houpy Family Tree engraved with the names and birthdates of all the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and their birthstones by each name. Then my grandchildren presented me with a big birthday cake and a loving poem in a decorative shadowbox frame.

Visiting with us were part of my husband's family; his brother, Henry, and wife, Lillian Houpy, and their stepbrother, Walter Fridrich, his wife, Ellie, and their daughter, Ann Adaska, with her 2 girls and little boy. We were also glad to have daughter - in - law Deanna's parents, Milton and Albina Vrla, and family friends, Libby Tlamicha and Dr. Bob Kuhne, and his wife, Joan, with us.

We will all have sweet memories of this wonderful day and like sister, Mary, said, "It was great. We'll have to do it again!" Maybe we can do this again. soon and those who couldn't make it this year can make it next time.

We missed not seeing them. It was a great get - together for all of us.

Bessie Houpy —SPJST--

Beall Street in Houston. The officers are planning a funfilled afternoon for their members, so plan to attend and participate. *** DISTRICT VII District VII fall meeting will be held Sunday, September 22, 1985 in Corpus Christi. Lodge No. 79 will be the host lodge.

—SPJST---

Youth Section Aug. 18—State YAD & RoyaltyFrank W. Mayborn Convention Center, Temple *** YADs Dist. I July 21, Lodge 13, Dime Box Dist. II July 14, Lodge 18, Elgin Dist. III June 30, Lodge 66, Waco Dist. V July 28, Lodge 88, Houston Dist. VI July 14, Lodge 30, Taiton Dist. VII July 7, Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Camps Dist. II August 2-8 -- Camp Val Verde Dist. III July 29-August 1 -- Camp Val Verde Dist. V July 21-24 -- Camp Lone Star

From The State Youth Director Dear Youth Leaders: The July meeting suggestions are listed below. Have fun and I will be seeing you all at your District YADs. Sue Meadows State Youth Director *** PATRICK HENRY PUZZLE

Bulletin Board Notice The SPJST Museum in Temple will be open every Saturday during the months of June, July and August from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. *** DISTRICT II District II fall meeting will be held Sunday, August 11, 1985 in Taylor.

Lodge No. 29 will be hosting the meeting .

DISTRICT HI The District III fall meeting will be held Sunday, October 27, 1985 in Waco. Lodge No. 66 will be hosting the meeting.

DISTRICT V The District V Family Day will be held Sunday, September 15, 1985, with Lodge No. 88 hosting the event at 1435

The object of the game is to fill in the spaces with names of the states, using the letters given as a guide.

Prepare games in advance, making one for each player with the letters, PATRICK HENRY, down the sheet, and spaces before and after to indicate the number of the letters needed. Or prepare it in blocks like a crossword puzzle. Four small children, you could have a list of the answers, but mixed up as to order.

Similar state puzzles could be worked. out for George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and other historical figures.

Solution in next week's Vestnik CRAFT Subtractive Burlap Wall Hanging: Materials Needed: One piece of burlap of desired size for each child; one dowel rod to hang design on, white glue, scissors, large needle and scrap pieces of colored yarn.

To Make: The design in the wall hanging is created by pulling out threads and adding yarn in its place if

Wednesday, June 26, 1985—VESTNiK/9 desired. Have each child plan their design (or you may do so) in advance.

Pull out the crosswise threads until you are pleased with the design. Weave in colored yarn if desired, or tie groups of lengthwise threads together with colored yarn.

Fold under the side edges and glue.

Fold the top edge over a dowel rod and glue into place. Fringe the bottom edge. Add a string to the top dowel edge and hang.

Dear Youth Club Members; The July Vestnik project is on Czech immigration. Complete the questions

below and mail by July 31st.

Sue Meadows State Youth Director

Early Czech Immigration 1852 1853 The first Czech immigrant group, 16 came to be known as the New Bremen Settlement, one of the • first Czech families, arrived at Galveston in 1852. centers in Texas.

They were fleeing the oppression During 1852 - 1853, over 32 Czech which followed the unsuccessful revolt families arrived in Texas. Among these of 1848. These people had chosen early immigrants was Joseph Lidumil Texas as a refuge in response to the Lesikar, who had come at the bidding glowing letters sent to Bohemia and of the Reverend Bergmann. Lesikar Moravia by the Reverend Arnost was a tailor by trade, but he is Bergmann of Cat Spring. Their voyage remembered for having laid the from Hamburg, Germany, to Texas lasted a miserable 17 weeks. The ship groundwork for Czech journalism in Texas. He contributed articles to was a leaky tub, the food was raw, and the party had been victimized by journals in the United States and in the Old Country until his death in 1887. unscrupulous immigration agents.

Lesikar's home, built about 1854, After landing on the Texas coast, still stands in remarkable condition many of these new arrivals came by ox near Nelsonville, Texas. cart to the area between Cat Spring SPJSTand New Ulm in Austin County. This NAME

LODGE NO

YOUTH LEADER

EARLY CZECH IMMIGRATION 1852-53 1. The first Czech immigrant group, 16 families, arrived at in 1852.

2. These people had chosen Texas as a

in response to the glow-

ing letters sent to Bohemia and Moravia by the Reverend Arnost Bergmann of Cat Spring.

1111 1111i 11141110 *** RING THE LIBERTY BELL To make this game you will need a bell, a wire coat hanger, some heavy cord or rope, and a small rubber ball.

Bend the coat hanger into a hoop, with the hook at the top. Hang the bell in the middle of the hoop with the rope, and then tie the hoop from a low tree branch.

This game may be played by individuals or teams. The players take turns trying to throw the ball through the hoop. Have a person stand on the other side of the hoop to catch the ball.

Keep score as points are made.

Each time the bell is rung, the player scores three points. If the ball hits the outside of the coat hanger, the player scores one point.

Each player throws the ball only once per turn, and gets five turns.

After everyone is finished, add up the number of points scored by individuals or teams. The person or team with the highest score wins the game. ***

3. Their voyage from Hamburg, Germany, to Texas lasted a miserable weeks.

4. After landing on the Texas coast, many of these new arrivals came by to the area between Cat Spring and New Ulm in Austin County.

5. This came to be known as the

Settlement, one

of the first Czech centers in Texas.

6. Among these early immigrants was who had come at the bidding of the Reverend Bergmann.

7. Lesikar was a

by trade, but he is remembered for having laid the

groundwork for Czech journalism in Texas.

8. He contributed

to journals both in the United States and in the

Old Country until his death in 1887.

Lesikar's home, built about

COMPLETE AND MAIL TO: SPJST Attn: Youth Dept.

P.O. Box 100 Temple, Tx 76503

District II Youth.

Achievement Day

Sue Meadows State Youth Director SPJST-

Dear Youth Members of District VI: The District VI Youth Achievement Day will be held July 14, 1985 at Taiton Community Center starting at 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Registration will begin at that time with judging at 1 p .m .

YAD Agenda Individual Talent Group Talent Royalty Announcement of Winners Crafts will be judged while the talent is performing.

Please get your YAD cards to me by JULY 1st. I hope you will make this the largest YAD ever.

I would like for the other SPJST members to come and see what the youth members are doing.

Janet Marek District VI YC ***

District VI Plans Educational Tour Dear District VI Youth Members: The annual Educational Tour will be Wednesday, July 24, to Galveston, Texas. The charter bus will leave Wal Mart in El Campo at 6 a.m. and return at 10 p.m.

This year we will be taking only one bus, a 47 - passenger. Active youth members will have first choice. You must notify your lodge leader if you are interested.

• In Galveston we will visit Sea Arama, Transportation and Commerce Railroad Museum, Bishop Palace, American National Insurance Tower, and walk the sea wall.

The cost of the bus fare will be $10 -five dollars for bus fare and five dollars for Sea Arama. You will need to bring your own drink and sack lunch.

Wear comfortable clothes, have a good attitude, and plan to have a great day.

Janet Marek District VI YC —SPJST-

still stands in remarkable condition near

From The District Youth Counselor

RING the Liberty Bell for points.

District VI Youth Achievement Day

The District II YAD will be held at Lodge No. 18, Elgin July 14 beginning at 1:30 p.m.

This is a reminder that your entry blanks must be in the mail today, June 26th. The deadline was extended for 2 days, so if you have not turned in your YAD entry cards, please do so TODAY. We are inviting all members and visitors of our district to attend our YAD; we need your support plus you will be able to see what our SPJST is doing for our youth.

Full details'and schedule will be next week. Keep cool but enjoy the good old summer time.

Frank Klinkovsky, DYC --SPJST-

District III Members

Attention

YAD will be held at Linden Hall Lodge 66, Waco. Registration at 10:30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

12:30 p.m. -- Welcome by Ray Orsag, Lodge 66 President Pledge -- Melissa Burney Motto -- Darryl Uptmor Welcome & Introduction of SL Officers, Special Guests and Mistress of Ceremony Beseda Competition Junior & Senior Groups Individual Talent Group Talent Break Royalty Rosemary liana.

Assistant DYC

District

VII YAD

July 7, 1985 Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Registration: 11:30 to 1:00 Welcome - Peggy Tepera Individual Talent: 6 - 9, 10 - 12, 13 14, 15 - 17 Group Talent: Juniors and Seniors Break: 15 Minutes Royalty Competition Introduction of Judges Awards/Points Crowning of Royalty Picture Taking There will be noon food available at the host lodge. To get to the building, Lodge 79 is located at 5502 Kostoryz Road, just off S. Padre Island Drive; take K. Road Exit and go right three blocks to the location.

DISTRICT'S JULY OUTING Please make plans to attend . District III outing July 9th, 10th and 1 1 th at 3astrop State Park (group camp area).

We will be arriving after 1 p.m. July 9th and will be leaving at 2 p.m. July 11th. Watch for the Vestnik next week for menu and all the rules.

Maxine Pavliska, DYC

10/VESTNiK—Wednesday, June 26, 1985

From The Youth Leaders

Letters From The Youth

Lodge 6,Cottonwood Makes Donations

Lodge 13, Dime Box YC Holds Meeting

Dear Readers, The youth club meeting was held at 2:30 Sunday, June 2, 1985 with a fair attendence. Our club donated cakes to the West Rest Haven for their Birthday Party, which was held June 5th. The club also donated money to the Cystic Fibrosis Fund Drive, to the Blind Fund, paper sacks to the Goodwill, and to Kimberly Donovan, a 12 - year - old, who lives in our community who contracted a rare disease. She has undergone brain surgery twice at a Houston hospital.

People have started a Kimberly Donovan Benefit Fund. Contributions may be made at the Leroy Bank.

The youth club will have a swimming party June 28, at the Playdiurn, so all the club members come to the swim party. Sandwiches and drinks will be furnished; everyone is asked to bring chips and sweets plus yourself.

District III YAD is planned at Lodge 66 in Waco, so all of you try to attend this annual event.

Elaine Stuckly was our June birthday celebrant. Keith Hykel brought the cake. Thank you, Keith!

Chris Ivy will bring the cake for July.

I hope all fathers had a happy Father's Day. Willie Mae Schuetz Youth Leader

The June meeting was held Sunday, June 23, 1985 at 12:30 p.m. at the bingo stand. Each person attending was asked to bring a brown lunch bag.

All new officers were expected to attend.

Susan Spacek (12) (Editor's Note: Your letter was delayed.)

(6-15-85)

—SPJST-

74, Lovelady YC To Perform For Benefit

Lodge

Dear Youth Members: Our youth meeting was held June 11, 1985. We had two guests and eight members present.

DYC Frank Klinkovsky was present to install our new officers. Our new officers are: President - Sherry Michka, Vice President - Jenifer West, Secretary - Karen Daye, Treasurer Scott McKenny, Reporter - Karen Conarroe.

Our committee chairmen consist of: Scrapbook - Lawanna Price and Darrell Jones, Kitchen - Eric Daye, Social - Matt West, Sunshine - Byron Allphin, Publicity - Travis McKenney.

Frank talked to the youth members about YAD, camp, and the trip to Six Flags in September. We were all glad to see him come and visit our lodge.

The Youth Club Cloggers will be performing June 29th at 7 p.m. at the Grapeland High School Auditorium for a benefit to raise funds for MHMR. The Youth Club will also perform their YAD talents at the Fourth of July celebration July 4th for parents and adult members. We will hold a cake auction after the performance to raise money for the youth club's summer activities.

Sherry McKenney Youth Leader —SPJST_

Notice

The SPJST Museum in Temple will be open every Saturday during the months of June, July and August from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

—SPJST-

29, Taylor YC Elects Officers

Lodge

The SPJST Lodge No. 29 Youth Club met at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 9th.

We were very pleased to have Brother Frank and Sister Erma Klinkovsky at our meeting. Brother Frank talked to our youth club about YAD, camp and some new socials coming up.

This is the beginning of the new year for the youth club. Let's all try to make more meetings and bring some friends. Our first social was planned for Sunday, June 23rd. It was supposed to be a hot dog supper at Bastrop. Those who wanted to go were to tell our Youth Leader Melvin Steger so he could plan the meal. We also planned to go swimming. We agreed to meet at the hall at 1 p.m.; the visitors and parents were also welcome to go along.

Our new officers for the year are: President - Ron Randig, Vice President - Shanna Pasemann, Secretary - Monica Machu, TreasurerTammy Blahuta, Reporter - Paula Wuensche, Assistant Treasurers Mark Steger and June Simcik.

I hope to see all of you at YAD in Elgin, July 14th.

Paula Wuensche (12) Editor's Note: There was no June 19 weekly issue printed which delayed your letter.

(6-12-85) —SPJST —

Lodge 30, Talton YC To Meet July 7th Dear Vestnik Readers, The Taiton SPJST Youth Club will hold its July meeting at the Taiton Community Center, July 7th.

Our theme for the program is on Fourth of July and the age groups were asked to make a flag in 6-9, the 10 - 12 are to draw a picture pertaining to Fourth of July, and in 13 - 17 are to make a firecracker.

Mrs. Anthony Dorotik and Mrs. Leroy Kaspar will serve refreshments in July.

Michelle Srubar (16) (6-15-85) —SPJST--

Lodge 39, Bryai YC News June 1 through June 4, we went to Camp Lone Star. It was a lot of fun playing games and paddling the canoe.

The funniest was the wiener roast outing.

All of you be working on your YAD projects. I hope to see you at the next meeting.

Adam Joe Macik (14) (6-20-85)

—SPJST-

39, Bryan YC Enjoys Summer Camp Lodge

Dear Readers, Our District I went to Camp Lone Star, June 1st through June 4th. We went swimming, hiking and canoeing.

We also played baseball, volleyball and did crafts. Our days were filled with fun things to do. We had parties and all types of contests. I really enjoyed our camping.

Sunday, June 9, we held our first meeting of the youth year. Several of our members were absent. I got to conduct the meeting since our president was absent.

Jennifer Kubin and Stella Daniel won the door prizes.

We also practiced our group talent numbers for YAD. YAD practice is scheduled for Saturday, June 28 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. See you then!

Denise Holubec (11) (Editor's Note: Your letter was delayed because there was no June 19th issue printed.)

(6-11-85) — SPJST-

40, Youth Club Discusses Many Events

Lodge

Dear Vestnik Readers and Friends, The El Campo - Hillje lodge held its monthly youth group meeting at 7 p.m. June 6, in the American Legion Auxiliary Hall at El Campo.

Our meeting was called to order by Vice President Veronica Bartos, due to the abserice of President Lori Holub.

The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

The minutes of the May meeting were read by Secretary Danny Borak. Patrick Bartos collected dues and gave the treasury report, due to the absence of Treasurer Darrin Dybala.

We discussed camp at Bastrop June 16- to June 19, the Educational Tour of Galveston - July 24 from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., and the mother lodge meeting - June 19 at Hillje.

The 10 members of the youth group, who were present, practiced skits and dances to perform at the mother lodge meeting.

Mrs. Jerry M ondrik served refreshments with pineapple squares and chocolate cake.

Our next meeting will be held July 11 at the American Legion Auxiliary Hall.

Kimberly Kacal (11) Editor's Note: There was no Vestnik printed in the third week of June.

(6-10-85) --SPJST--

Lodge 177, Academy YC Elects Officers

73, Seymour YC Holds Election Of Officers Lodge

The Lodge 73 of Seymour, Texas held their youth meeting June 2, 1985.

We discussed old business, and for new business, we elected new officers for the 1985 - 86 year. Our new officers are: President - Shannon Blankenship, Vice President - Lisa Tomanek, Secretary - Debbie Hrncirik, Treasurer - Greg Blankenship, Reporter - Jay Tomanek. We would like to thank Donna Coody, our 1984 - 85 president, and the other former officers for serving in the club. We also wish to thank the newly - elected officers for accepting office.

After our election we adjourned the meeting.

Shannon Blankenship Editor's Note: There was no Vestnik printed last week.

(6-13-85)

—SPJST-

39, Bryan YC Attends Camp

Lodge

District I went to camp June 1st through 4th. Lodge 39 had 13 persons to attend this year. Even though we weren't able to ride horses, we had something new called the "Ropes Course" which was just as much fun.

I walked the high wire which was really a challenge. Camp was a lot of fun and I hate to think of waiting a whole year before going again.

Brian Faust (12) (6-17-85)

—SPJST-

88, Houston YC Discusses Many Topics

Lodge

Dear Members, June 5th, we had our youth meeting at 7 p.m. We discussed camp for July 21st to July 24th at Camp Lone Star.

We also talked about our District V YAD. June 2nd was "Homecoming With a Splash." A lot of youth members entered the beauty contest and, of course, swam. We did help out though, by cleaning tables after everyone ate.

We held a bake sale June 20th.

Shirley Barcak Senior Reporter (Editor's Note: Routing your letter incorrectly delayed your letter for the June 12th issue and June 19th issue was not printed. Remember to send your letters to Vestnik, PO BOX 85, WEST, TX 76691.)

(6-11-85)

—SPJST-

39, Bryan YC Goes Camping Lodge

Dear Members and Friends, June 12, 1985, we had our monthly meeting. At the meeting we elected officers. They are President - Kevin Brown, Vice President - Ronnie Rose, Secretary/T'reasurer - Shawn Tomastik, Reporter - Ronson Pechal.

We passed a motion to go to Six Flags for a summer social July 17th.

We will leave at 7:30 a.m. so be there between 7 a.m. and 7:30 a.m.

We also made crafts and worked on our talent, "We are the World" for YAD. Ronson Pechal (12) (6-15-85)

—SPJST-

Dear Members, Well, Lodge 39 had a good time this year at camp and so did I. Every day was full of things to do that was fun.

My favorite thing was swimming every day.

Our last night at camp we had a big water balloon fight and everyone got soaked.

I hope to see all you camp friends at YAD. See you then!

Grant Faust (7) (6-17-85) —SPJST-

Wednesday, June 26, 1985—VESTNIK/11

Lodge 73, Seymour Youth Club News We held our monthly and annual meeting June 2, 1985. After we held our youth club meeting, we ate supper and talked. We had a great time.

Shannon Blankenship, Pres.

(6-13-85)

—SPJST-

Youth

Essay Project

Dear Vestnik Readers: It is my pleasure to submit the following Czech Project for your reading.

This project was written by Rhonda Groce from Lodge No . 9 in Snook.

Rhonda has earned 15 points.

Sue Meadows, SYD

Premier and a Cabinet of Ministers, with the approval of the Federal Assembly. The Assembly is responsible for Czechoslovakia's foreign affairs, defense and economy.

The Federal Assembly is made up of the Chamber of the People and the Chamber of Nations. The Chamber of People has 200 deputies and is elected by the Czechoslovak people to four year terms. The Chamber of Nations has 150 deputies, also elected to four year terms. The Czech National Council elects half of these deputies and the Slovak National Council elects the other half. These two National Councils are the legislature of the two republics that make up Czechoslovakia.

The Czech Socialist Republic and the Slovak Socialist Republic candidates for seats in both chambers of the Federal Assembly are nominated by the National Front, a union of political parties and organizations dominated by the Communist Party. The party's Central Committee holds the real power in Czechoslovakia. All persons over 18 are eligible to vote in elections and anyone over the age of 21 can hold public office.

References: World of Books Encyclopedia, Pamphlet - Government in Other Countries, National Geographic Magazine.

--SPJST-

Lodge No. 29, Taylor Youth

*** Regions of Czechoslovakia

Frnka Reunion The 47th annual Frnka Family Reunion will be held June 30 at the SPJST Lodge 47 Star Hall in Seaton, which is about 5 miles east of Temple on Highway 53 (the Rosebud Highway, or Adams Street in Temple), beginning at 10 a.m. A barbecue lunch (at noon) will be catered by Clem Mikeska and will cost $5.95 per adult/teenager. Please let me know low many to reserve food. (Do not ;end money now, just make sure that a BBQ plate will be waiting for you.)

Anyone with a sweet tooth should bring his favorite dessert.

Trey Nelson 8205 Loralinda Dr. Austin, TX 78753 ***

Veselka Reunion The descendants of Frank and Anna

Rhonda Groce Age 15 Route 2, Box 282 Caldwell, Texas 77836 [District I, Lodge No 9] Regions of Czechoslovakia Czechoslovakia is a land - locked country. Its borders touch those of Germany, Poland, Russia, Hungary and Austria. A long narrow country, it is made up of three natural regions.

The regions are Bohemia, Moravia and Slovakia.

Bohemia was the largest province of Czechoslovakia until all provinces were abolished in 1949. It is bounded on the west, north and east by wooded mountains and its high, level plains and river valleys are very rich farmlands. Fruits and lumber industries are very important in Bohemia. Mountains in Bohemia contain rich mineral deposits. Some of the largest firms manufacture Bohem an glass, chemicals, china, furniture, cotton and woolen materials, iron, steel and paper.

Bohemia also has many breweries and distilleries.

Moravia covers an area of more than 8500 square miles and its lands are fertile and picturesque and lie in the middle of the country. Most of the people are Czech and are of the Roman Catholic faith. The chief crops are rye, oats, barley, wheat, corn, flax and sugar beets. Leather goods, yarn, silk, wine and machinery made in Moravia are well - known in many parts of the world. Woolen goods and sugar are the principal exports of Moravia.

Slovakia is a territory which makes up the eastern part of Czechoslovakia and it too has deposits of coal, lead zinc, mercury, silver and gold. Other mineral resources include uranium, clay and sand used in making glass.

Education is strictly controlled by the government in all of these regions.

All children between the ages of six and fifteen must receive nine years of primary education. Students may choose to go to a secondary school, which lasts for about three years.

There are different types of secondary schools, including vocational schools and schools of general education.

Graduates of general education schools may attend universities for five or six years of study.

National government is centered in a two - house legislature called the "Federal Assembly." The Federal Assembly elects a President for a five year term. The President chooses the

Reunions

Youth Club officers with their leaders and assistants. Seated, L to R: Shanna Pasemann, Tammy Blahuta, Jane Simcik, Monica Machu, youth club officers.

Standing, L to R: Youth Leader Melvin Steger, Mark Steger, Veronica Schneider, YL Assistant Donna Pasemann and Assistant YL Geraldine Steger.

Standing in the back alone is YC President Ron Randig. [Photos by DYC Frank Klinkovsky]

(Lukas) Veselka will hold their first reunion at the Dubina Hall in Dubina, Texas, Sunday, June 30, 1985. The couple had one daughter, Mary Bacak; and two sons, Frank and John; all are deceased.) The reunion will begin with registration at 10 a.m., followed by a buffet dinner. Coffee, tea, plates, cups, etc. will be furnished. A fee of $4 per family, $2 per single person will be charged. Each family is asked to bring enough food for their own family.

Door prizes will be given. (Frank and Anna Veselka were charter members of SPJST Lodge No. 12, Dubina.)

Frances E.Veselk a 1307 N. Wharton St. El Campo, TX. 77437

Holacka Family Reunion

Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club and leaders attending a recent youth club meeting. ***

Lovelady Youth Club

The heirs of Frank Holacka, Sr., Emil Holacka, Sr., Amalie Holacka Pribyla, Mary Holacka Snapka, Philomena Holacka Kopecky and Julia Holacka Sebik, are reminded that the 17th Holacka family reunion will be held at the Cottonwood SPJST No. 6 Hall near West Saturday, July 6, 1985. Registration begins at 2 p.m. and supper at 5 p.m. Each family is asked to bring enough food for their family and guests. Tea, coffee, bread, cups, napkins, plates, knives/forks will be furnished. An important meeting will follow supper and gifts will be presented. Everyone related to this family is asked to notify as many of their relatives to attend the reunion.

Submitted by Ernest Bezdek ***

Odstrcil Reunion

These are the youth club officers and their youth leaders. Standing, L ta B.: Assistant YL Nancy West, Youth Leader Sherry McKenney, Assistant YL Judy Charanza. Seated, L to R: Karen Conarroe, Scott McKenney, Jenifer West, Sherry Michka, and not pictured is Karen Daye.[Photos by DYC Frank Klinkovsky] ***

The family of Johan Odstrcil from Cooks Point, Texas, will have a reunion July 21, 1985 at the New Tabor Lodge No. 17 near Caldwell, Texas. Registration will begin at 11 a.m. and lunch at noon. Each family is asked to bring enough meat, salad or vegetable, and dessert for their family Bread, tea kitchen supplies will be furnished by descendants of the Joseph Odstrcil family. Please inform your children and relatives of this occasion.

Jerry D. Odstrcil Rt. 2, Box 77B Fayetteville, Texas 78940 (409) 357 - 2297 —SPJST-

12/VESTNIK—Wednesday, June 26, 1985 the bridegroom, Beth Bravenec of College Station, Susie Baron of San Marcos and Melissa Kuban of Nacogdoches. Flower girl was Corbin Hunt of Arlington, cousin of the bride.

They wore gowns of ice - pink taffeta with tea length skirts.

Best man was Tracy Ziegler of Temple. Groomsmen were Brad Friemel, Kenny Odstrcil, brother of the bride, Dennis Mattson, Paul White, cousin of the bridegroom, and David Ely, all of Temple. Ringbearer was James Hanusch of Temple, cousin of the bridegroom.

Seating guests were Donnie Wood of Rosenberg and Wade Mikulas of Temple, both cousins of the bride,and Bill Tepera and Ricky Tepera, both of College Station.

A reception and dance followed at

Flag Hall at Cyclone.

After a honeymoon Caribbean cruise to the Bahamas, the couple will live in Temple.

The bride, a graduate of Temple High School, attends the University of Mary Hardin 134ylor in Belton and is a senior marketing and management major. She is employed as a secretary at Ralph Wilson Plastics.

The bridegroom is a graduate of Temple High School and attends Temple Junior College. He is employed at Ralph Wilson Plastics.

The bridegroom's parents were hosts for the rehearsal dinner at Golden Dragon in Temple.

(The bride is the niece of SL Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas, Jr. and is a member of the SPJST Lodge No. 47.)

—SPJST-

Here is a larger group of Lodge 74 Youth Club ***

Mrs. Bron Praslicka

IPraslicka-Walters Wedding

Mrs. Tommy L. Calhoun, Jr.

Odstreil-Calhoun Wedding Kathaleen Lynn Odstrcil became the bride of Tommy L. Calhoun, Jr. Saturday, June 22 at 2:30 p.m. at Temple Brethren Church in Temple.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn L. Odstrcil of Temple. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tommy L. Calhoun, Sr. of Temple.

Grandmothers of the bride are Mrs. Lillie Mikulas and Mrs. Velma Odstrcil, both of Temple.

Grandmothers of the bridegroom are Mrs. Vera Davis and Mrs. Clenton Calhoun, both of Temple. Great grandfather of the bride is Joe Nedbalek of . Rosebud. Great grandmother of the bridegroom is Mrs. Mary Nichols of Cleburne.

The Rev. Mark Labaj performed the double - ring ceremony. Music was by Kim Dillard, organist, Melissa Petrek KIeypas, pianist, and Jed Durbin,

soloist.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a designer original gown of summer satin with an open neckline and puff sleeves with a double bow on each shoulder. The delicately beaded fitted bodice showed off the natural waistline. The full skirt was accented with beautifully appliqued flowers in the bridal wreath design. The bottom of the skirt was edged with a scalloped lace and swept around the full cathedral train. A small brimmed hat of re - embroidered lace, decorated with pearls and Austrian crystal, with a pouf of illusion accented the hat and a veil of bridal illusion completed the bridal attire.

Maid of honor was Jennie Smetana of San Marcos. Matron of Honor was Melinda Bulls of Temple. Bridemaids were Kim Calhoun of Temple, sister of

Teri Rene Walters and Bron Praslicka, both of Irving, were married June 1 at Highland Park United Methodist Church. Dr. Charles Rice, uncle of the bridegroom and pastor of the First United Methodist Church in Mexia performed the ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Billy R. Walters of Irving. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Praslicka of Keller.

The bride wore a white satin gown with an English net yoke and Victorian neckline. The gown was enbellished with pearls, irredescent sequins, Alencon and venise silk lace and Schiffi embroidery on the sleeves.

Maid of honor was Karen Morris.

Tammy McPherson, Lisa Bowers, Stephanie Byrd, Mary Carson, Kelly Dunn, Cindy Janssen, Karen Witt, and Caroline Walters were bridesmaids.

Susie Doyle was flower girl.

Frank Praslicka was his son's best man. Brad Walters, Mark Teems, Brad Brewster, Mark McDaniel, John Cole, Gary Taylor and Mike Mainard were groomsmen. Ring bearer was Michael Praslicka. Chuck Rice and

Clint Praslicka were candlelighters.

The reception was held at the Sokol and SPJST Lodge 130 Hall, with Harold Strand's Orchestra providing the music. A Czechoslovakian dinner was provided for the wedding guests.

After a Caribbean cruise to the Virgin Islands, the couple will live in Irving.

The bride is a 1978 graduate of Irving McArthur and a 1983 graduate of Baylor University. She is employed

by Baylor University Medical Center as a registered nurse and works in the operating room specializing in plastic surgery.

The bridegroom is a 1976 graduate of Keller High School and a 1983 graduate of NTSU with a - degree in Computer Science. He is employed by Alexander Grant and Company as a management consultant.

Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Warren Walters and Mrs. Carrie Landgren, all of Irving. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Stapp of Ft. Worth and Mrs. Ella Praslicka of Keller. All of the Praslicka family are members of, the SPJST Lodge No. 92 in Ft. Worth.

—SPJST-

26. tervna 1985—VESTNIK/13

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Uiedni organ Slovanske Podporujici Jednoty Statu Texas, zaloiene" roku 1897

26. eervna 1085

ROtNiK 73 6iSLO 25 -—-

Oddi7 Dopisovatela ad e. 47. Seaton.

"'Vesele narozeniny" a vg ecko dobre.

Vjtroei sfiatku slavili bratr a ses. Frank a Irma Klinkovskji. Gratulujeme vam! a pfejeme "Vesele vjf roei sfiatku" a take vgecko dobre.

Nage pfig ti schitze se bude pofadat prvni nedeli 7. eervence a zapoene ye 2 hodiny odpoledne. Nechte se videt v hojnern poetu.

Dvefni cenu obddeli ses. Ann Koon a br. Willie E. Kohutek.

Po schirzi byla dobra svaeina.

Sestram dekujeme za ty dobre dorty co jste pfinesly.

Na shledanou v ptigti schuzi!

Mile sestry a bratfi, Ve 2 hodiny v nedeli odpoledne 2.

Zervna pfedseda fadu br. Jerry Pechal zahajil schfizi za dosti dobre navgtevv elenfr. Vlajky nastolily ses. Heidi Schroeder a Tracy Klusaeek.

Povstanim jsme vzdali eest vlajkam i zustali jsme stat a tichou modlitbou jsme uctili pamatku zesnule ses.

Frances Olejnik; at' odpoeiva v pokoji a pozutale rodine vyslovujeme Se sesterskYm pozdraverrt, upfimnou soustrast.

Annie Jakubcova, Navgtevy jsme meli Kathy Pavlica, eeska dopisovatelka.

Ann Balu gek, Lonnie a Augusta Schroeder a Freddie Schroeder. Ptijthe zase.

Vgichni ritednici byli pfitomni jenom ses. Lucy Mihatsch, anglicka doposovatelka, nebyla pfitomna.

Nove eleny jsme pfijali Richie a Janelle Novosad, Arthur S. a Sharon Davis, ml., a socialni elen Howard Bradley, kterY byl pfitomen. Vitame vas do radu a doufame, ze ptijdete do schtlzi.

Nemocne eleny, o kterYch jsme vedeli, jsme meli bratry Joe Divis, Frank Spanhel, st., Wesley Tupjl , Gary Skrabanek, Jerry Kotrla, Henry Kabela, st. a Joe Mikula g . Prejeme yam abyste se v gichni brzy uzdravili.

Tajemnice Ann Koon preeetla protokol z minule schitze, kterj, byl, po male oprave, pfijat tak jak napsan.

Dopisy byly etene-pozvanka od Motu eislo 32, Victoria, Texas, dopis od pfedsedy Hlavni titadovny Howard Leshikara o fadovjrch donacich, dekovna karta od rodiny zesnule sestry Frances Olejnik za kvetiny, dekovny Lekce pkadvacata--Lesson 25 dopis od Sheriff Smith od Bell County Numerals—Cislovky za donaci od tadu do "Crime Stoppers Ordinal Association," a dopis od Howard Cardinal prvni (first prvjt) Leshikara, pfedsedy Hlavni titadovny, 1 Jeden jedna co se tYkalo "Domino Tournaments." jedno Byli ustanoveni pro tento del bratfi' druhY (2nd) Willie E. Kohutek, Dan Balu gek a ses. 2 dva dve Ann Hejl jestli se budou nekteff eleni o tfeti 3 tii to zajimati. etvrtY Zpravy ritednikii byly podane a 4 etyti patjf precIseda dekoval bratrfim Dan 5 pet gestjt Balu g ek, Willie E. Kohutek a 6 Best sedm Woodrow Marek za opravu steny v 7 sedm osm sini. Pak byly podane zpravy vgech 8 osm devatjr vjrborfr, ktere byly dobre. Za dozorei 9 devet desk)", qbor podala zpravu ses. Adeline 10 deset jedenactjr 11 jedenact Kohutek. dvanactji Frank Klinkovskjr podal zpravu za 12 dvanact tfinactj, ses. Rosie Craft vedouci mladele (ktera 13 ttinact etrnactji nebyla pfitomna); meli 9 elemi a 1 14 etrnact patnactjr 15 patnact navgtevnika pritomno. gestnactjr Bylo ustanoveno mit "Work Day" v 16 gestnact sedmnactjr sini 22, eervna a zapoene brzy v sobotu 17 sedmnact osmnactj, rano. Pfedseda poiadal aby Vgechni 18 osmnact devatenactji 19 devatenact tatinkove povstali nebo tento mesic se dvacatjr slavf "Father's Day" a byli obdarenr 20 dvacet dvacatjr prvni potleskem a bylo jim piano "Happy 21 dvacet jeden or jedenadvacatj, or jedenadvacet Father's Day." Bratr Edwin Chlapek tficatj, byl ucten jako nejstar g i tatinek 30 tticet e'tyficatj7 pfitomen. Nejmlad gf tatinek pritomen 40 etyficet padesatj7 50 padesat byl br. Calvin Skrabanek. gedesatjr Narozeniny slavili ses. a bratfi Ruby 60 gedesat sedmdesatk Bolton, Helen Marek, Frank Bradley, 70 sedmdesat osmdesatjr Martha Klus gek, Lenora Talagek, 80 osmdesat devadesatjT Johnnie Hrugka, Frank Klinkovskji a 90 devadesat sty 100 sto Calvin Skrabanek. Ptejerne yam

Ueme se eesky Let Us Study Czech!

200 dve see dvoustk Fractions 300 tfi sta tfistjt The denominator ends in —ina: 400 etyfi sta etyrstjr Jedna polovina 1/2; jedna tfetina 1/3; 500 pet set petistjr jedna etvrtina 1/4; dye petiny 2/5; pet 600 gest set gestistk gestnactin 5/16, etc.

1,000 tisk tisici 4 squared— etyfi na druhou; 5 cubed 2,000 dva tisice dvoutisici — pet na tfeti.

1,735 tisic sedm set tisici sedmistk Look up or ask an adult to help you tficet pet tficatk paty with any words in this lesson you do 1,000,000 milion miliontjr not know. Next week: the verb. *** —SPJST--Jeden, jedna, jedno; dva, dve, etyti (for all 3 genders) stand for adjectives agreeing in gender, number, and case with the noun they qualify.

Dva and dve have an old dual 53rd lesson. Verbal Prefixes. number inflection dvou, dvema (like po-: rukou and rukama); oba and obe: a) action concerning the whole surobou obema.

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face of sth.

Usage examples: Od tfi do &yr-. Ve dvou dnech. Ve tfech dnech. S tremi konmi. *** Jedni means "the ones", but druzi means "the others". Jedny, jedna are used with the plural: jedny housle, jedna kamna. *** In the nominative case, the nouns and adjectives are in the genitive plural after these numbers: pet velkych doma pfijdu v gest domti pfijdu v gest hodin (Instrumental): s peti velkymi domy (Locative): o gesti hodinach (gen. pl.) je zde pet lidi. bylo tam dvacet lidi: kolik jich bylo? ***

Popsal jsem celou stranku. — I covered the whole page with writing.

Posolil si chleb. — He salted the bread (sprinkled with salt). Po glapali narn vgechny kvetiny v zahrade. — They trampled on all the flowers in the garden. Dal jsem si ten prsten pozlatit.

— I had the ring gilded.

b) to change fully or partially Ta rodina se uz cela poamerietila. -All the family has already americanized. Tegkk prfrmysl byl postatne'n. — The big (heavy) industries were nationalized.

c) to a small extent, partially; interrupted actions Pooteviel jsem okno. — I opened the window a little. 'Yeti pobihaly po mistnosti. — The children ran about the room (to and fro, many times).

d) one after another, step by step Indefinite Numeral Mnoho, kolik, tolik, nekolik, are all indefinite numerals. Approximate number is expressed by the words asi, skoro, or na: bylo tam na padesat lidi.

Maio (little, few) is invariable in adjective use: Pigu si s nekolika Indio pfateli.

Pill (-polovina, polovice) and etvrt do not change: Od pulseste do etvrt na devet. *** There is a special class of numerals indicating different kinds of individual objects (generic numerals): dvoji, (twofold), troji, etvrtji, paterY, gesterY, devatery, desatery, sterjr , tisicerY. These answer the question: kolikerjr? (of how many different kinds?)

Ex.: Mame civoji vino, eervene a bile.

Vegkerj, (all kinds of...: total, universal).

Nominal forms— dvoje, troje, etverjr , patery— are used with nouns having a plural number: dvoje noviny— not d ye noviny troje kalhoty-- not di kalhoty etvero, patero, gestero; desatero Multiplicatives (eislovkY nasobne) Dvojnasobnjr, trojnasobnjr, gestinasobnY, etc.: (-double, triple, multiplied by 6).

Dvakrat, stokrat are adverbs.

Distributives are formed by using the preposition "po" po jednom, po dvou, po tfech, pa petit, etc. (one, at a time...po prve, po druhe, po tieti (the first time, etc.).

Utekla nam telata a trvalo to pill dne, nez jsme je pochytali. — The calves ran away and it took us half of the day to catch them (one by one). Neptitel postfilel vgechny zajatce. — The enemy shot all the prisoners (one by one).

Obyvatele mesta pomfeli na mor. — The inhabitants of the town all died of plague.

e) only perfective Mohu vas o neco poprosit? Pozdravil nas "Dobrk den!" a my jsme mu podekovali. Poobedvali jsme v restauraci. f) (often with si) an action carried

out in a low degree, or in a high, sufficient degree (often with a pleasure, satisfaction) Dnes jsem si pekne pospal. — I slept well today (longer than usual, I feel well). To jsem si poeetla. — I had a nice reading. Musiite pozmenit nazev.

—You must alter the title (a little).

g) with the verbs of motion: imperfective future tense Zitra poletim do Brna. V eervenci pojedu k babiece. (The imperative here means motion with or towards the person who is giving the order: Pojed se mnou k moll! Deti, pobelte!— Come quick (run)!) pod-:

a) motion down, below; under sth.

Podjeli jsme pod hlavni silnicf. — We passed under the main road. Podepigte se, prosim. ---- Sign here, please! (signature usually placed under sth.).

b) insufficient degree Ted' vidim, ze jsme vas podcefiovali. — Now I see that we underestimated you.

14/VESTN111K-26. Eervaa 1985 c) to subordinate

fadniku memo devet zajemc0.

Jakmile ptijde do domu s pe6ovatelskou stuibou doktor Men6ik, vaichni najemnici otiji; alespoll ho jdou na chodbu pozdravit. Maji ho moc radi.

Pe6ovatelske slutbe se v posledni dobe trochu ulehLito. Nekolik starYch lidi si v Desna potidilo garsoniery ✓ moderni vystavbe. V novych bytech je prace pe6ovatelek Samozfejme snazii nei ve starYch." „Pied lety jste mi ukazoval statistiku, kterou mete o steal generaci, a pfitom jste fikal, ie se tide na vas obraceji i v jinych zaletitostech nei zdravot-

Vgechnu svou C•innost musite podlidit jednomu cili. — You must concentrate (subordinate) all your activity to one goal.

d) unsuitable, dishonest, secret or illegal activity Podvedli nas. — They deceived us.

Podplatili ho, aby mkel. — They bribed him. Neumi lhat, snadno se podfekne. He cannot lie, easily lets things out (by mistake).

JAN HOLUB

nich," obracim se opet k obvodnimu lekati.

-Socialnim vecem se lake na venkoye asi nikdy nevyhne. Takovychto veci je stale dost a.dost, ale ja ui je beru jako samozfejmost."

Woad MUDr. Z. Menaika se ujal.

V CSR je nyni techto dome 367 a v nich 7 291 bytO. RrOkopnikum nova myilenky i tern, kdo jim jj pornahali prosazovat, bez ohledu na to, zda to byli jednotlivci nebo instituce, jiste path vde6nost tisic0 spokojenych starYch lidi.

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NAPAD DOKTORA MENCIKA ada navttlivniket Krkonoe, ktefi R dou do zaoadni dasti techto hor, k Harrachovu, projiidi Desnou u Tanvaldu, mestem leticim v klinu Jizersiolch hor. Costa vroubena z obou stran domy se Wine udolim obkloponym vysokymi stranemi. Domy jsou vettinou obytne, uspoNdane, jak to byvalo obvykle v nerneclojch obcich pohranidi. Teprve v postednich letech se v prolukach nebo po zbourani stareho objektu zaainaji objevovat nove stavby budovania podle architektonickeho zarne'ru.

Pied tficeti few pfitel z Prahy do severoaeskeho pohraniei lekaf s derstvig m chplomem Karlovy univerzity.

Pro Pratana ze Smichova to byla velka zmena. Vidyf v roce 1951 se pohrani6i stale Otte po druhe svetove valce teprve probouzelo k tivotu. Jette test let po jejim skonOeni tarn pfichazell state novi a novi tide.

MUDr. Zdenek MenOik za6a1 pracovat na interne v Tanvaldu. Poznaval kraj i mentalitu lidi, starousedlik0, vettinou nemecke narodnosti, i tech, ktefi se s krajem a zpravidla i s novou praci teprve seznamovali. Toutil pracovat ✓ terenu. Konedne se mu to- podafilo. „Jak dlouho ui jste na obvocle?" zajimem se. tismev a odpovecf, jako by otazku &that: „Dvacet test rok0." „Za tu dobu jste tu muse) poznat kaideho. Aekt bych, le v Desna asi neni aloveka, kteri by ui nekdy k y am do ordinace nepfitel," poznamenavam.

To je pravda," pfipoutti lekaf.

Za MUDr. Z. MenOikom jsem vtak nepfitel proto, abych s nim hovofil o jeho praci obvodniho lekafe. Jde mi o nem* docela jineho. V zapise z jednani rady mistniho narodniho viiboru 22. srpna 1967 je zaznamenan souhlas s navrhem obvodniho lekafe z eervna toho roku, aby v Desna byl pro obaany, ktefi potfebuji pedovatetskou slutbu, vyhrazen dum, kde by bylo moino o ne pedovat na jednom mists. Rada MNV rozhodla vyalenit pro tento aael dvojclurn Op. 707-708 v Desna III. Jak dr. Menoik pfitel na napad soustfedit peaovatelskou siutbu do jednoho domu, kam by se pfestehovalo vic sta• rifch lidi?

Ten napad jsem dostal v dobe, kdy peaovatelska slutba existovata v Desne ui nekolik !et. Peaovatelky to viak misty hodne .telke. Mnoho star*ch lidi silo v chaloupkach rortrouterejch po stranich. Kdyi onernocneti, muse! jsem za nimi chodit i je, ale pe6ovatelky je navttevovaly mnohem• Oasteji nekciy i denne."

O tehdejii prod peoovaterek mute fici vice okrskovis sestra Anna Pfechoy e. Do tohoto kraje pfitla s manielem z Jindfichohradecka. 0 tom, jak u nas vznikal prvni Won s pe6ovatelskou slutbou, vypravi: „Doktor MenOik nejen pfitel na pad soustfedit stare lidi pottebujici pedi do jednoho domu, ale vytypoval i vhodny objekt. Chtel, aby byl na snadno tiostupnem mists, nekde u silnice. Moc nem tehdy pomohl pfedseda MNV Antonin Nyvlt a pfedseda so-

MUDr. Zdenok Mendik, initiator zfizeni prvniho domu s pedovatelskou slutbou u cialni komise Surmin Zvonko. Kdyi rade nevrh schvalila, nastala nem spousta prace. Vyhlednutir dim patfil n. p.

Jablonecke sklarny. Bydlelo v nem nekolik jejich zarnestnanc0 a jedna rodina s demi. Nejdfive tedy bylo nutno najit nahradni byty. 2ila tam take pani Hermina Neumannove. Ta se stehovat nechtela, ale nabidla se za peaovatelku. Pfijali jsme ji a ona pak toho pro stare lidi mnoho udelala. Ted' ui je ji 81 let, pracovat nermile, peoujeme tedy i o ni. V dome bydli (It 55 let.

Nei se nastehovali prvni novi najemnici, bylo samozfejme nutne aim natelite upravit. Jako prvni se do prvniho Oeskoslovenskeho domu se soustfedenou paovatelskou stuibou nastehoval 21. prosince 1967 Hugo Schimunek

Oltrskove sestra Anne Pfeehove z Desna I. Ani jeho, ani ostatni stare lidi nebyto tenkrat snadne pfesvedait, aby se pfestehovali. Z kopc0 se jim nechtelo. Jaky je to rozdil proti dnaku, kdy je zajemc0 o bydleni v dome se soustfedenou pedovatelskou slutbou vic, nei kolik mame bytes.

Dokud nebyl cely objekt postupne upraven, stehovali se v dome prvni Otyil najemnici z mistnosti do mistnosti. Stehovaci partu tvofili m0j mantel, syn a vedouci domovni spravy. Tato parts si take data zavazek, ie zboura {any, upravi zahradu a postavi lavidky.

Vtichni tfi se tenkrat pofecine nadelalit Zaklady tup0, jak se zde like kOlnam, se vObec nedaly rozbit, takie nakonec je museli zavaiet."

Anna Pfechova se vraci i k zasluharn pfedsecfy socialni komise MNV S. Zvonka. Aidil pfistavbu, shanel brigadniky, zpracoval prvni statut, vedl fadu jednani.

-Jednani to nebyla snadne," doplisuje okrskovou sestru dr. Mersaik. „Nemeli jsme ladne zkutenosti a problemy byly i s prevni strankou visa" -Jak vabec jste pfitel na ten dOm?" vyptaval jsem se dale. „Byl v mem zdravotnim obvocie, u silnice, bydlelo tam hodne vdov a stanch lidi a v dome bylo i nekolik volnych bytis. Hlavne mi ilo o to pomoci nejak lidem z kopc0 a usnadnit praci pe6ovatelkarn." „Do to doby jsme sheneli hlavne mladti pe6ovatelky, ktere by umely jezdit na lytich," poznameneve A. Pfechova. „V zime se peaovatelka do tech kopc0 jinak nei na lytich nedostata." ,,A jak vypacle prvni dim s pedovatelskou slutbou dnes?" zajimam se. „Objekt b+11 pfestaven a pfistaven," odpovida okrskova sestra „Je tam 25 byt0, kutturni mistnost, otettovna, koupelny, WC, v bytech tepid voda.

Najemnici plati 96 Kas mesiOne. V po-

Mateist y i (lava tette v lidske spoleenosti obzvlattni misto. Je to vlastne jeji tfeti, vpravde vtak prvni iivotni Ukol; v prvnich dvou — v zamestnani a v domacnosti — ji Ize nahradit, ale jako matku nikoliv.

Doti brzy vystihnou, Jake postaveni me v dnetni rodine maminka, a pfedevtim se na ni obraceji. Neuvedomi-li si otec yeas, ie patriarchalnimu postaveni muie je navidy odzvoneno a ie ani on nemate tit postaru,., nechat se obsluhovat, pfihlitet od stolu, jak iena pracuje, a pro zdani autority ji a deti tu a tam ostfe kritizovat, mate se ocitnout ve vskutku otidne situaci.

Bylo by ovtem nespravedlive ne-li absurdni divat se takto tkarohlidsky na vtechny otce. Berme takove pfipady jako vyjimky, i kdyi v pohledu a Usrnevu tolika &senafek vidim, ie je tech vVjimek trochu moc.

PfizpOsobit se rychle revoludnim novotam totii neni snadne. Stare zabehane formy maji tutIV iivot. Ale nic naplat, chceme-li poled jests rlistat muii, musime si v rodine vydobYt postaveni odpovidajici dnetnim podminkarn. Jsou tu (Jet, tedy Ode o ne, prace s nimi patii napolovic muii i tend. Je tu prace v domacnosti a i zde to musi byt napolovic. Vidy je moino rozdelit ytecko podle toho, jakY ma kdo k demu talent, takie pomahat detern ph ukolech z matematiky, fyziky a vtibec exaktnich °bora bude otec, je-li tfeba inienyr nebo z nejakeho podobneho oboru, eettinu a cizi jazyky si vezme na starost maminka, y yzna-li se v torn, a s ostatnimi pfedmety at si poradi dite samo. Stejne by tomu met° byt, pokud jde o praci v domacnosti: mut nemusi behat v zasteie a s -uterkou kolem sporaku, kdyi je totik praci, s nimii si vi lip rady nei iena. A pfimeje-ti k tomu i deti, zajimajici se o manualni vykony, tim lip — sbliii se s nimi vic nei ph pouhem poutovani. A na oplatku by se nem& branit z pohodli niCemu z toho, k demu ho chteji pfitahnout ony. at je to hra, sportovani nebo vylety, pozorovani pfirody, tabofeni, sberatelstvi. Jak jsem ui fekl, neni nic nebezpeenejtiho nei byt v rodine pouhym divakem. Nakonec vypadneme ze hry, jako kdyi jsme v detstvi take jen piihliieli, tfeba nas kamaradi zvali; hralo se pak proste bez nas. KAREL JANGL

Jeden soudasnY zapadni autor napsal, ie zadinat dnes modlitbu oslovenim ()tee nas je cosi zastaraleho, protote otec tit davno neni v rodine tim, dim byl za patriarchalniho fadu. V starofimske rodine byl, jak se dotteme v encyklopedii, „jeji h avou, mel prevo nad iivotem a smrti alen0 rodiny, mohl novorozene uznat za sve, nebo je (Jet pohodit; dospelejti deti mohl prodat. Pouze on byl svepravnif, vtichni ostatni pfislutnici rodiny byli nesvepravni: deti podlehaly otcove moci, v jeho moci byla i manielka. Jen on met pine vlastnicke pra y ° nad rodinnym majetkem a sam s nim disponoval. Rozhodoval i o snatku deti." To je ovtem krajni piipad. 111 nejakirch sedm set let pied koncem zapadorimske rite se zadaly vztahy v starofimske rodine uvoliiovat.

Ovtem my pametnici, obzvlatte pokud pochazime z vesnice, jsme take Otte poznali patriarchalni rat rodiny, i kdyi ui v podobe velmi umirnene. I u nas otec byval htavou rodiny, ale spit jen jako jeji iivitel.

Jeho pfirozena autorita vyptyvata z toho, ie byl vidy prvni v praci, at tlo o das nebo poctivy vykon. Vtecko podstatne totii zavisolo na nem. Musel vtemu rozumet, at t lo o pole nebo o dobytek, bra y . Mnoho hospodefskYch nastrojil si dovedl udelat sam.

Mne tatinek navidy zustal v parneti jako skutednY otec, ochrance. Vidycky jednal jako mui. Nikdy se neopil, nekheel. Nebil nas, staeil jen jeho pohled. Ve vsi met dobre jmeno. Nikdy nikoho nepoueoval, sam to take nernel red. Jeho laskypInY vztah k mamince. i k detern ui ve mne navidy ztlstal a ureoval i muj porn& k tenam, k detem vlastnim, k mym takiim y e tkole. • V nati dobe se postaveni otce v rodine, at y e meste nebo na vesnici, podstatne zmenilo. Zpravidla ui neni jedinym ii y itelem manielky a deti. Zena se stave rovnocennym partnerern sveho muie. To ji jiste dava opravnene sebevedomi, ale ona na rozdil od muie, ktery si udela svou praci v tifade, v dilne, toverne a ostatni eas venovat svym zalibarn, ma po zarnestnani nemene namahavou praci v domacnosti. teka na ni vaieni, uklid, prani predla, iehleni, Ode o deti, koupani mentich z nich, dozor nad psanim ukotu u vettich.

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MST CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY

LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Friday, June 28—Malone Co-op Farmers' Supper/Meeting Sunday, June 30—Savage Reunion Friday, July 5—Board Meeting, 8 p.m.

Saturday, July 6—Hulacka Reunion Sunday, July 7—Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m.; Youth Club Meeting, 2 p.m.

Friday, July 12—Social, 8 p.m.

Saturday, July 13—Hrabal Reunion Sunday, July 14—Sonneburg/Redke Reunion Friday, July 19—Work Day Saturday, July 20—Work Day Sunday, July 21—Annual Lodge 6 Picnic Friday, July 26—Social, 8 p.m.

Saturday, July 27—Makovy Reunion Sunday, July 28—Hoover Reunion *** LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX Saturday, June 29—Private Wedding Saturday, July 6—Private Wedding Sunday, July 7—Ellinger Combo, 5-9 Saturday, July 13—Southern Wave Saturday, July 20—Southern Tradition Sunday, July 21—Hosting District I YAD Sunday, July 28—St. Joseph's Church Bazaar; music by People's Choice *** LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS (Lodge meeting every 2nd Wednesday of each month; Bingo night every Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

Lie. Permit No. 1740902352444-410001) *** LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN Saturday, June 29—Dave Kemp & The Famous Sunday, June 30—Ellinger Combo, 4-8 Sunday, July 14—Hosting District II YAD (Ali Saturday dances, 8;30 to 12:30; all Sunday dances, 4 to 8) *** LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Saturday, June 29—Jerry Haisler Band Saturday, July 6—Sebek Reunion, 10 a.m.; Dance: music by King of Swing Wednesday, July 10—Regular Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.; "Burning of Note"; hamburgers; Ladies, please bring dessert Saturday, July 13—Leather & Lace Sunday, July 14—Schneider Reunion, 10 a.m.

Monday, July 15—Board Meeting Saturday, July 20—Dance; Calico Sunday, July 21—Honoring 50-yr. Members; sausage supper afterwards, 4 p.m.; Ladies, please bring salad/dessert Saturday, July 27—Sterling Country ***

Saturday, July 20—Gold Rush Saturday, July 27—Stone Mountain *** LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN Saturday, July 6—LeeRoy Matocha, 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, July 14—Youth Club Meeting, 2 p.m. *** LODGE NO. 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE Saturday, June 29—Frank Reck Wedding Monday, July 1—Bingo Monday, July 8—Bingo Monday, July 15—Bingo Wednesday, July 17—Monthly Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, July 19—Rothbauer Wedding Monday, July 22—Bingo Monday, July 29—Bingo (License Permit Number is 30007284004-10010). *** LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Saturday, June 29—Country Boys Polka Band Saturday, July 6-Mihatsch-Brenek Wedding; music by Vrazel Polka Band Sunday, July 7—Lodge/YC Meetings, 2 p.m.

Tuesday, July 9—Choral Group, 7:30 Saturday, July 13—Toliver-Tames Wedding; music by Jerry Haisler & Melody Five Sunday, July 14—Bartek Family Reunion Tuesday, July 16—Trustees' Meeting, 7:30 Saturday, July 20—Adamek-Dollar Wedding; music by El Campo Melody Boys Sunday, July 21—Jezek-Kotrla Reunion Tuesday, July 23—Choral Group, 7:30 Saturday, July 27—Jodie Mikula Sunday, July 28—Dragor Reunion (All Saturday night dances, 8 to 12 p.m.) *** LODGE NO. 51, ELLINGER Sunday, Sept. 15—Bi-annual Lodge Picnic at Ettinger C of C Recreation Hall; Registration, 10 a.m.; Happy Hours, 12 to 12:30; Dinner and Refreshments, 12:30; Members are requested to notify the Lodge Secretary for attending LODGE NO. 54, WEST & SOKOL WEST Thursday, July 4—Sokol West 4th of July Picnic Saturday, July 6—Wedding Sunday, July 7-45th Wedding Anniversary Sunday, July 14—RVOS #47 Family Day ***

LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Saturday, July 13—Country Noblemen Saturday, Aug. 10—Lone Star Czechs (All polka dances, 8:30 to 12:30; all C/W dances, 9-1; kitchen is open at all dances; for reservations call 214-875-5458) (Lodge monthly meeting every second Thursday of each month, 8 p.m.) ***

LODGE NO. 66, WACO Friday, June 28—RVOS Entertainment Committee to meet for meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 29—Brazos Express Sunday, June 30—Hosting District III YAD; Registration for all entries, 10:30 to 11:30; Dinner from 11:30 to=12:30; YAD program, 12:30 Saturday, July 6—Country Drifters Saturday, July I3—Wedding Dance (Open to Public at 8 p.m.); Mainstreet Texas Saturday, July 20—Private Party (Open to Public at 8 p.m.); Texas Mariah Saturday, July 27—Cherokee Rose ***

LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR Saturday, July 20—Jodie Jay Band Saturday, July 27—Eddie Ray :& The Polka Dots Sunday, Aug. 11—Hosting District II Fall Meeting (All Saturday dances, 8:30-12:30 unless otherwise specified; Sunday dances, 3-9. For rentals call 512-352-5685)

LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY Saturday, June 29—Texas Brew Saturday, July 6—Hayslips Monday, July 8—Lodge Meeting, '8 p.m.

Saturday, July 13—Sweet Honesty Saturday, July 20—Gary Josey Saturday, July 27—Honky Tonk Hearts **•

LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Sunday, July 14—Hosting District VI YAD ***

LODGE NO. 79, CORPUS CHRISTI Sunday, Sept. 22—Hosting District VII Fall Meeting ***

LODGE NO. 32, VICTORIA Saturday, June 29—Czech Fest at Victoria Community Center *** LODGE NO. 35, ELK Saturday, June 29—Cherokee Rose Thursday, July 4—Lodge 35 Members' Domino Tournament, 10 a.m. Bring covered dish and pastry Saturday, July 6—Jerry & The Melody 5 Saturday, July 13—Cherokee Rose Sunday, July 14—Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m.; Youth Club. Meeting, 2:30 p.m.

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LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND Friday, June 28—Sterling Country Sunday, June 30—Lodge Meeting instead of July 7th Sunday, July 21—Eddie Ray & Polka Dots, 4-8 (Bingo Night every Thursday, at 7 p.m.; Lic. Permit No. 30000077-419-001). *** LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Sunday, July 20—PRINCESS BALL DANCE; Czech Harvesters Saturday, Aug. 3—Bill Kucera's Czech Mates Saturday, Aug. 17—Jodie Mikula Polka Band

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Saturday, June 29—Jan Garber, Big Band Music (B/R) DRESS CODE ENFORCED Wednesday, July 3—Birthday Club Luncheon/Party Friday, July 5—Texas Brew (C/W) Saturday, July 6—Knights of Dixie (B/R/Var.) Monday, July 8—Lodge Meeting, 7:30 Wednesday, July 10—Birthday Club Meeting/Luncheon/Party Saturday, July 13—Bobby Jones (C/W/Var.) Friday, July 19—Cosmopolitan Cowboys (C/W) Saturday, July 20—Manny Green USA Big Band (B/R) Saturday, July 27--Vrazels (P/W/Var.) Sunday, July 28—Hosting District V Youth Achievement'Day (Arts/Crafts/Talent/Royalty) Bingo Games every Thursday, 7:15 Early Bird & 7:30 Regular Games; Lic. No. 300000-621-2077410001 (Men's Club meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 8 a.m.; Breakfast/Meeting & Social) *** LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH (Every Friday Night Ballroom Dancing) ***

LODGE NO. 179, WARRENTON Thursday, July 11—Lodge Meeting at Warrenton Store Guest Room, 8 p.m. Members bring salad or dessert *** LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON Saturday, June 29—Ramblin' Rhythm Saturday, July 6—Country Junction Saturday, July 13—Natural High Saturday, July 20—Ramblin' Rhythm Saturday, July 27—Ramblin' Rhythm Sunday, Aug. 25—Lodge 180 Anniversary Dance, 2:30 to 6:30 with music by Harold Strand of Waco (Board Meeting every 1st Tuesday of the month, 7:30 p.m.; Lodge Meeting every 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7:30 p.m.) *** LODGE NO. 183, MID-CITIES Saturday, Sept. 28—Czechfest LODGE NO. 185, NEW BRAUNFELS Thursday, July 18—Lodge Meeting, 8 p.m.; YC meets at 7:30 at Eagles Hall Sunday, July 21—Polka Fest at Eagles Hall ***

LODGE NO. 117, ROBSTOWN Sunday, June 16—Lodge Quarterly Meeting at Orange Crate, Orange Grove at 3 p.m. ***

LODGE NO. 186, CALDWELL (On all Saturday nights we furnish FREE MEAL to all our Bingo Players) (Bingo License Permit No. 174207-33093-41000) ***

LODGE NO. 130, DALLAS & SOKOL ZIZKA Saturday, July 6—Bavarian Woodchoppers of Dallas Saturday, July 20—Bill Kucera's Czechmates Saturday, Aug. 3—Jodie Mikula Band Saturday, Aug. 17—Czech Harvesters Saturday, Aug. 31—Harold Strand Orchestra (Dance time: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.) ***

LODGE NO. 187, ROUND ROCK Friday, June 28—Jess DeMaine Saturday, June 29—BATTLE DANCE: Debonaires vs. People's Choice, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Admission $5 (All Friday dances, 8 to 12; all Saturday dances, 8:30 to 1:00) ***

LODGE NO. 133, SAN ANTONIO Thursday, July 11—Lodge 133 Members' Party at 1505 S. Gevers; Dinner served at 5:30 (Lodge will furnish everything) Sunday, July 21—Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m. at 1505 S. Gevers ***

LODGE NO. 188, CENTERVILLE Saturday, June 29—Jodie Jay Thursday, July 4—Country Edition Saturday, July 6—Cross Fire Saturday, July 13—Texas High Riders Monday, July 15—Lodge Meeting, 8 p.m.

Saturday, July 20—Jerry Nail Saturday, July 27—Monarch ***

LODGE NO, 142, HOUSTON Sunday, July 21—Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m. *** LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH Friday, June 28— No Game Night Friday, July 5—No Game Night (Includes for Lodge No. 154) Saturday, July 13—C/W Dance; Jerry Max Lane Sunday, July 14—Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m. (Note new time) Friday, July 19—No Game Night Saturday, Aug. 17—Jerry Max Lane (C/W) (Bingo every Friday, 7:30 p.m.) ***

— SPJST-

Land use in Texas. Texas' wide open spaces are rapidly filling up with offices, factories and houses.

The state is being subdivided into more tracts of real estate than any other state.

The U.S. Census Bureau reports Texas had 8.6 million taxable tracts of land in 1981 -- 31.5 percent more than LODGE NO. 160, SAN ANGELO the 6.5 million in 1976.

Sunday, June 30—Organizational Meeting of California ranked second with 8.2 SPJST Domino Tournament, 2 p.m. at the Fire million tracts. Hawaii's 41.3 percent Hall in Wall; if interested, call (915) 944-1709 *** growth in, number of tracts was the fastest growth rate.

LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA Large increases in the number of Saturday, June 29—Texas Blend (C/W) commercial, industrial and residential Sunday, June 30—Czech Heritage Society to lots accompanied a decline in the meet from 1 to 4 p.m. number of parcels used for fanning, Saturday, July 6—Neal Hart (C/W) Friday, July 12—Original River Road Boys timber or recreation.

(C/W) Industrial lots scored the biggest Saturday, July 13—Nashville Express (C/W) percentage gain, jumping 100.4 Saturday, July 20—Texas Brew (C/W) Saturday, July 27—Hard Time Country (C/W) percent from 22,031 in 1976 to 44,150 Sunday, July 28—Wilderness (C/W) in 1981.

(Lodge meetings every 4th Wednesday of each Tracts used for stores, offices, month, 7:30 p.m. and Board of Trustees' hotels and other nonindustrial Meeting every 2nd Wednesday of each month, commercial purposes increased 25 7:30 p.m.) *** percent from 152,000 in 1976 to 190,000 in 1981.

LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY House lots make up the biggest Saturday, June 29—Leather & Lace number of tracts. The number of Saturday, July 6—Silver City residential tracts reached 3.8 million in Saturday, July 13—Road Runners 1981 -- 26.9 percent more than the Saturday, July 20—Gentries Friday, July 26—Leather & Lace three million in 1976. The vast Saturday, July 27—Jerry Haisler majority of these -- 3.7 million parcels (Board of Trustees' meeting every 1st Wed. of each month at 7:30 p.m. Lodge Meeting every -- are used for single family homes.

2nd Wednesday of each month 7:30 p.m. Bingo Fifty - four thousand are used for every Tuesday, doors open at 5:30 p.m. and multi - family housing.

Game time, 7 p.m.; License No. This increased urbanization 17420422390-41002) contributed to a 1.6 percent decline in *** the number of agricultural and recreational tracts. The number of LODGE NO. 178, LONGVIEW-K LGORE these "acreage" parcels slipped from Saturday, June 29—Texas Shoot Out Saturday, July 6—Texas Shoot Out 1.21 million in 1976 to 1.19 million in Thursday, July 11—Regular Meeting47 p.m.

1981.

Saturday, July 13—Southern Winds (Source: Fiscal Notes) Saturday, July 20—Sterling Silver *** ***

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must be deposited in the non-working spouse's IRA.) Apply Today! Complete The Application Below and Mail With Initial Deposit To:

SPJST Attn: B. Gebala P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 (Please Make Checks Payable To SPJST)

SLAVONIC BENEVOLENT ORDER OF THE STATE OF TEXAS (S P J S T) APPLICATION FOR ANNUITY CERTIFICATE TO THE SUPREME LODGE and Lodge

FACTS

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I. Full Name of Proposed Annuitant

fr.-Minimum deposit $25 per month. ✓ There is no charge for opening a SPJST Annuity. 100% of your deposits are credited to your account at all times. There are no hidden service charges. ✓ Current SPJST interest declaration is 11% and 5% guaranteed. ✓ If any deposits are missed, contract remains in force. Deposits already made continue to earn interest.

l'h: A/CHome: Work:

2. a. Date of Birth

If a married woman: Maiden Name

h. Age

Month-

. Day-

3. Address

c. Race

d. Sex

e. Place of birth (State only)

1. Citizen of

YearStreet, Number, Zone, R.F.D.

City or Town

-Zip

State

How long there?

Resident I3usiness Former residence 4. a. Occupation?

Duties (Include those pertaining to any other occupation)

b. Date employed

c. Employers Name

5. Has Proposed Annuitant made or does he contemplate making flights as a pilot or student pilot?

6. Plan

P.W.

Amount

Total Annual Premium Benefits Desired (Check r)

7. a. Beneficiary

✓ Annuity (IRA) payments cannot be outlived. Settlement options can be adjusted any time prior to beginning of annuity payments. Payouts conform to IRS regulations.

Full Name

b. Contingent Beneficiary

Relationship

Relationship

Do not use this space.

Home Office Additions or Corrections:

fr..-Death benefit is sum of all deposits plus accrued interest. ✓ The amount deposited into IRA can be deducted from your yearly income and federal income taxes on those deposits plus accruing interest can be deferred until you begin collecting the annuity at retirement (after age 59 1/2 and before age 701/2).** ✓ Enrolling in a SPJST-Annuity entitles you to all benefits SPJST members enjoy.

8. Is the annuity applied for intended to replace any annuity in this or any other company?

Give name of Company I declare herewith that if found that any false statements were made in this application with the intention to deceive or to defraud the Order, then in each and every one of such cases I hereby, for myself and my beneficiaries, renounce any and all advantages and benefits which might otherwise be derived under this certificate, and hereby agree that the same be declared null and void.

I agree to comply with and be bound by all of said Constitution and By-laws as now in force, or as they may be hereafter amended or adopted. I further agree that the liability of the Order for payment of benefit shall not begin until after this application shall have been accepted by the Supreme Lodge, nor until the certificate has been issued and delivered, nor until I shall have been obligated in due form and all requirements of the Constitution and By-laws of the Older have been complied with.

I further agree that inasmuch as only the Supreme Lodge of the Order have authority to determine whether or not a benefit certificate shall be issued to me, and as they act on the written statements and answers in this application, no statement or information given by or to any person soliciting or taking this application shall be binding upon the Order or in any manner affect its liability unless such statements or information be presented in writing to the Supreme Lodge of said Order at its home.office prior to the issuance of the benefit certificate.

I hereby declare that I have read or had read to me and have heard all the questions and provisions contained in this application, that I have answered all questions correctly, truthfully, and completely and that I accept and acknowledge all answers as my own, whether written by my hand or otherwise, and do declare and represent that each of the answers and statements made herein are true and complete.

Signature Proposed Annuitant

Date

Signature Witness

SPJST P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503