Vestnik 1985 11 27

"CHANGING TO MEET THE CHANGING NEEDS OF FRATERNA LISTS"

JOINING HANDS TO TOUCH LIVES

e Sla‘omc Benevolent Order Of The State Of Texas, Founded 1897 HUMANITY

BENEVOLENCE

BROTHERHOOD

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COMMENTS

Thought for the Day "A hunch is creativity trying to tell you something."

Frank Capra ***

Attention Our Youth and their parents - your attention is called to the deadline for the "Design Contest for Youth Members". Please remember that the deadline is December 3rd., so do not overlook this date if you plan to reply to the Design Contest. SYD Sue Meadows requests that you pay attention to the deadline. Good luck! **If

With the arrival of cooler weather, millions of Americans start planning winter vacations. Many of them -unsure of where they want to go or what they want to do -- turn to travel agents for help. A good travel agent can guide a bewildered consumer through the maze of possible destinations, available flights and cruises plus intricacies of passports, visas and customs regulations. A bad agent can transform a vacation into a disaster. How do you choose a good one?

Ask friends, family members and coworkers about agents they have dealt with. Phone or visit an agency and talk to the staff. Is the staff helpful, willing to listen to your plans and to answer all your questions? Do staff members have firsthand knowledge of the place you might want to visit? Is the agency a member of the American Society of Travel Agents, which promotes high ethical standards?

Good travel agents can widen your options enormously. Each has a wealth of up - to - date information about rates at hotels, schedules for airlines, cruises, trains and buses, and the availability of rental cars and sightseeing tours. Most have computerized reservation systems.

Usually, you pay nothing directly for a travel agent's services. The agencies derive the bulk of their income through commissions paid by airlines, hotels, cruise lines and charter companies. That means it is in their interest to sell you the most expensive vacation you will buy. It is in your interest to get a good deal. So don't hesitate to press for the lowest price.

Before your plans are final, find out what happens if for one reason or another you have to cancel out. You could lose all the money you have put up as a deposit. If the dropout penalties are substantial, it may be worthwhile to consider buying trip cancellation insurance. Also determine what would happen if the flight, cruise or tour were canceled before your departure date or -- worse yet -sometime during the trip. Some tour operators post bond or letters of credit to protect customers in case there is a problem. ***

When you buy a car, a videocassette recorder or other major item and the salesperson suggests a service contract,

should you sign up?

An estimated 50 percent of all new car buyers and many who purchase used cars and major applicances agree to take service contracts. What they think they are buying is "peace of mind" from repair worries. But whether a contract makes sense depends on the cost, durability and complexity of an item.

Service contracts, like warranties, provide repair and maintenance over a set period of time. The difference is that warranties are included in the cost of the product, while service contracts are priced and sold separately.

When considering a service contract, be sure to weigh the total cost of the contract against the probable expense of repairs. An out - of - state large department store, for example, recently charged $240 for three years of service for a $250 videocassette recorder. In probably most cases, it may be less expensive to pay for repairs or maintenance yourself. If you use a computer for business and can't afford to have it out of service for long, you should definitely consider getting a repair contract. Service contracts for computers can be expensive -- they range approximately from $200 to over $1,000 per year. But they can be attractive if swift repairs are part of the deal and if the fee can be counted as a business expense.

Before signing, find out how quickly repairs will be made. Do you have to take the machine to the shop, or will repairs be done at your premises? If repairs can't be made immediately, can you get a temporary replacement?

Does the contract cover everything that can go wrong -- including misuse or improper maintenance? Also, is the service firm likely to be in business through the life of the contract? ***

Your credit card is stolen and the thief uses it to charge $1,000 worth of goods. How much do you have to pay?

If the stolen card is used before you can report it missing, the maximum you owe is $50, according to the law.

Once you report the theft, you are not liable for any subsequent purchases by an unauthorized user. ***

Many people who recently bought an automobile with the drive axle in the front are wondering whether they should buy snow tires. The answer is no in most cases, notes the National Safety Council. Front - wheel - drive cars have good traction. If you live in an area without large amounts of snow and where the roads are quickly and efficiently cleared after a snowfall, you probably won't need snow tires. If you do get snow tires, put them on the front wheels. ***

Many parts of the United States, particularly the West, are susceptible to earthquakes such as the ones that recently devastated Mexico. But people in danger zones can reduce the hazards by being prepared if an earthquake should strike. With that purpose in mind, the U.S. Geological Survey publishes a free booklet, "Safety and Survival in an Earthquake," which is handy to have.

It includes advice on steps to take before, during and after an earthquake. For a copy, write the Geological Survey's Branch of Distribution, 604 South Pickett Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22304. ***

Wednesday, November 27, 1985—VESTMX/

The

SENT MONTHLY INSURANCE REPORT 10/31/85 * TOP SALES REPRESENTATIVES * * ACCORDING TO ANNUALIZED PREMIUMS * District I — ERNEST WENTRCEK District II — NORMA ALFORD District III — FRANCES MCBRIDE District IV — JOYCE MIKESKA District V — EVELYN MIKESKA District VI — ADOLF MOTAL District VII — JAROLYN POPP District IX HOME OFFICE

MONTH-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR * INSURANCE WRITTEN AND ISSUED * DIST.

APPS. INS. WRITTEN

YEAR-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR * INSURANCE WRITTEN AND ISSUED *

INS. ISSUED

DIST.

9

11 56 30 8 22 7 15 0

$160,000.00 779,000.00 228,000.00 215,000.00 152,000.00 70,000.00 87,000.00 0.00

$260,000.00 1,127,000.00 310,000.00 228,000.00 283,000.00 123,000.00 85,000.00 0.00

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9

TOTAL-

149

$1,691,000.00

$2,418,000.00

TOTAL-

FRATERNALLY,

BERNARD M. GEBALA VICE PRESIDENT

APPS. INS. WRITTEN 129 492 330 95 399 120

INS. ISSUED

8

$1,062,000.00 6,018,500.00 3,246,500.00 1,945,000.00 2,263,000.00 1,534,000.00 535,500.00 ' 59,560.00

$1,060,000.00 5,556,000.00 3,170,500.00 1,650,000.00 2,259,000.00 1,509,000.00 526,500.00 59,560.00

1,657

$16,664,060.00

$15,790,560.00

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4/VESTNI1E-Wednesday, November 27, 1985

Our Goal Is To Light The Torch ---$8100

SPJST LODGES' HONOR ROLL Lodges Who Have Attained 100 Percent of Gold for Statue of Liberty Campaign Lodge Pokrok Texasu No. 1, Fayetteville Lodge Pokrok Dallas No. 84, Dallas Lodge Cecho - Moravan No. 106, La Grange Lodge F.B. Zdrubek No. 112, Guy Lodge Dobry Zivot No. 180, Burleson Lodge Novy Tabor No. 17, New Tabor Lodge Jan Hus No. 57, Gonzales

Total Contributions: $3,671.00

Lodge Dennice No. 94, Wheelock The following lodges have reached 100 percent of their goal for the Statue of Liberty Fund Project as of November 12, 1985.

Lodge West No. 36, West Lodge Touha No. 125, Westhoff Lodge Vytrvalost No. 138, Ganado Lodge Fort Bend No. 175, Rosenberg Lodge Sam Houston No. 73, Seymour Lodge Hvezda Praporu No. 77, Bomarton Lodge Elmaton No. 148, Blessing Lodge Vernost No. 51, Ellinger Lodge Pokrok Jihu No. 72, Cameron Lodge No. 171, Lockhart Lodge Vesely Osada No. 147, Jourdanton Lodge Tyrs No. 80, Holland Lodge Pokrok Gainesville No. 101, Gainesville Lodge Pokrok Rowena No. 49, Rowena --SPJST--

program with Melanie Matus and Shaunna Haisler, our first place state group talent winners from 1985 State YAD. The rest of the youth club also will participate. Afterwards, we will have our Christmas dinner. Ladies are asked to bring the sweets for this event.

Fraternally, Lola Vavra Reporter

-SPJST-

20, Granger Annual Meeting And Party

Lodge

The Granger SPJST Lodge 20 will have their annual meeting and Christmas Party Sunday, December 1st, at 2:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Granger.

Santa Claus will make his visit to greet everyone. A barbecue supper will be served. Drinks and meat will be furnished and each family is asked to bring two dishes, a vegetable, salad and/or dessert.

All members and their families are invited to attend. We are looking forward to seeing you there.

Fraternally, Rubie Mae Loessin Secretary

-SPJST-

23 Announces Annual Meeting

Lodge

Dear Members: The annual meeting of Lodge 23, Moravia will be held Sunday, December 8, 1985 at 2 p.m. at Brother Eddie Vrana's cabin.

Members are asked to bring kolache, cake or sandwiches; the lodge will furnish drinks.

We will have election of officers for 1986. Please try to attend this very important meeting.

We are looking forward to seeing you!

Fraternally, Hattie Brossmann Secretary

-SPJST-

24, Cyclone Elects New Officers Lodge

"Be Proud Of It"

Cottonwood's Christmas Party Planned The Christmas Party of SPJST Lodge No. 6 will be held Sunday, December 1st. Our lodge officers cordially invite the officers of the Supreme Lodge and. Editor of the

Vestnik. We are inviting all the members to come out and have a good time.

There will be a supper consisting of baked ham. After the meal there will be a short Christmas program presented by our youth members and then Santa Claus will arrive. Each member is asked to bring a covered dish. We are looking forward to seeing each of you there.

Fraternally, SPJST Lodge 6 Officers

-SPJST-

Tabor Lodge 17 To Meet New

December 1st. we will have our memorial service at 6 p.m. with SL President Howard Leshikar officiating. We also will have a youth

The meeting was called to order by President David Vanicek. The Pledge of Allegiance was then recited.

Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.

There was a discussion on the Christmas Party which will be held December 8th; "Happy Hour" begins at 3 p.m.; the youth program will begin promptly at 4 p.m.; the meal will be served at 5 p.m., and everyone is asked to bring a salad and dessert (both). Eggnog will be served throughdut the evening.

This year Silver City will play for our New Year's Eve dance; the tickets are $5 per person. Call Louise Zavodny at 985 - 2556 for information.

New officers elected for 1986 are as President -- Barbara Macek Vice President -- Dan Sebek Secretary -- Carol Chervenka Treasurer -- Shirley Waits Reporter -- Arleen Tschoerner Youth Leader -- Rose Harvell Assistant YL -- Pauline Marek Other members elected to serve the lodge are: Bar Chairman -- Raymond Coots

Hall Manager -- Louise Zavodny Ticket Chairman -- Bernice Sebek Cleanup -- Milton Zavodny Kitchen -- Margaret Mikeska Yard Maintenance -- Jerry Zavodny New Board of Trustees are Wilbert Mikeska, Johnny Chervenka, Terry Coots and Ray Coots.

Congratulations to all our new officers. Thank yous are extended to all outgoing officers for a wonderful job they have done. Thanks to E.J. Giestman for 10 years of service to our lodge as treasurer.

Birthday wishes are extended to Jerry Zavodny and Gary Coots, also anniversary wishes to Milton and Martha Zavodny. I hope you all had a wonderful day.

Remember the Christmas dinner and our next meeting Wednesday, December 11, at 7:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Arleen Tschoerner

-SPJST-

Meeting Of Lodge 25, Ennis

Annual

Dear Members and Friends: The November meeting was called to order by President Whitfill Thursday, November 14, at 8 p.m. Garry Mizell led the members and guests in the Pledge of Allegiance. President Whit fill then introduced our guests President of the Supreme Lodge Howard Leshikar and his wife, Mary and State Youth Director Sue Meadows. They were given a hearty welcome.

Sister Ray Kovar read her minutes of the last meeting. These were accepted as read. The Executive Board meeting was held November 7 at 7 p.m. Plans were made for the Christmas Party which will be held Sunday, December 1st, starting at 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Each family is asked to bring a covered dish. The meat will be furnished by the lodge. Dinner will be served at 4:30 p.m. The New Year's Eve dance was also discussed. Music this year will be by The Texas Dutchmen. Ticket sales will be announced soon.

A thank you note from the Joe A. Martinek family for the use of the dining room for Brother Joe's 80th Birthday Party was read. May you enjoy many more birthdays!

An invitation was received from the Ennis Chamber of Commerce to their Awards Ceremony which would be held at the Chamber at Wagon Wheel Road and Interstate 45, November 21st.

Youth Leader Linda Trojacek announced the youth would have their Santa December 1st during the regular Christmas Party. Santa will visit at 3:30 p.m. Each youngster wishing to take part in the exchange of gifts should bring a $5 gift to exchange. A girl should bring a girl's gift and a boy should bring a boy's gift.

Treasurer Emma Trojacek made her treasurer's report; her report was favorable. Let's hope next month will be even better. She has received the yearly tax bills and several others which will amount to $2,000 or more.

The taxes must be paid by January 31, 1986.

Sister Winnie made her kitchen report. They recently had an activity which brought in several hundred dollars. As of now the kitchen fund has $1,150.63.

Lodge member Evelyn Mach is on the sick list (in the hospital) ; many wishes for a speedy recovery, Evelyn!

New members and additional insurance included Brian Daniel

Wednesday, November 27, 1985—VESTNLK/5 Honza, Kathleen Rejcek and Julia Renea Honza. Welcome and congratulations!

Brother Leshikar spoke about scholarships. Those eligible and interested should get their application in as soon as possible as the deadline is April 31, 1986. He also mentioned the success of the Domino Tournament; around 300 people participated in the tournament this year. He also commended the sales representatives but stressed the importance of trying to sell even, more insurance. He hoped the different kinds of insurance now being offered would "up" sales.

Nominations were then made for "Mr. and Mrs. SPJST" for 1985.

Nominees were Willie and Hazel Laza, Eugene Jakubik, Albin and Mildred Bouska and Linda Trojacek. Brother Ernest Haskovec and Elizabeth Ann Krajca counted the votes. The winners will be announced at the next meeting which will be December 12th.

The election of officers for 1986 were then held. Nominees were: President -- Johnny I. Krajca (won by acclamation) Vice President -- (pending) Recording Secretary -- (pending) Financial Secretary -- Margaret Krajca (by acclamation) Treasurer -- Emma Trojacek (by acclamation) Youth Leader -- Elizabeth Ann Krajca (by acclamation) Sergeant - at - Arms -- Willie Laza (by acclamation) President Whitfill thanked our honored guests and extended an invitation to them to come back and visit us again anytime. A special thank you from me for your kind words, President Leshikar, and it was an honor to meet you.

A motion was then made to adjourn and the meeting adjourned with thirty - seven members and three guests present.

On the Entertainment Calendar there are only three more dances this year. By the time you read this only two will remain. They are: December 7 -- Country Noblemen December 31 -- Texas Dutchmen Keep both of these dates in mind and make plans to attend both dances.

Get your reservations in early for the New Year's Eve dance. If you need information about these dances, call 875 - 5458, Winnie will gladly help you!

Don't forget the new officers will be sworn in next meeting. Also, the officers "stepping down" need to be applauded for a "job well - done."

Let's also get behind the new officers and make 1986 another successful year! Until next time --Fraternally, Viola Dlabaj Reporter SPJST-

28, East Bernard To Meet Lodge

Dear Members: Lodge Karel Jonas will hold its annual meeting on the first Sunday, December 1st. The meeting will start at the regular time of 2 p.m. in the lodge hall. The agenda will be expanded to cover the election of officers for 1986; also, there will be a short report and discussion on some changes and additions to the local lodge rules.

There will be the regular meeting (Kaffeeklatsch) convening at the coffee pot after the business meeting.

The November meeting had to be moved to the second Sunday, the 10th, because of the District VI meeting

scheduled on the regular first Sunday meeting date, the 3rd. Convening at 2 p.m., the meeting lasted "longer than usual because of some lengthy discussion on a couple of questions.

Two motions were made and seconded. One passed and the other failed. 'All reports were accepted as given.

Brother Gallia won the door prize and, in turn, donated it to the special kitchen fund.

Additional food was donated by Sisters Haverda, Kortis, Foytik, Luquette and Nezval, along with meat sandwiches donated by the lodge.

There was enough to go around more than once and those who stayed enjoyed themselves.

The cleanup again was led by Brother Lupik with the sisters taking care of the tables and other items.

Thanks again, folks.

To the faithful, see you on the 1st and this writer remains Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval President —SPJST-

Meeting For Lodge 33, Bleiblerville Annual

The annual meeting will be held Sunday, December 8, 1985 beginning at 1 p.m. We will have election of officers, also other decisions will have to be decided upon.

After our business meeting, a social will be held. Members are asked to bring sweets. The sandwiches, chips and coffee will be provided by our lodge.

We are asking all members to come and enjoy the social and, most of all, help select the officers for 1986 and, the decisions that must be made for the future of our lodge.

Fraternally, Lillie Mikeska Rt. 1, Box 7 Bleiblerville, Texas 78931 —SPJST-

35, Elk Meeting Lodge

Dear Members: Sunday, November 10jat 3 p.m., the lodge meeting was called to order by President Henry Breitkreutz.

Pledge of Allegiance was led by Flagbearer Dawn Pavelka.

The president asked the members to stand for a moment of silence for our departed Brother Wesley Dulock.

Visitors were Pat and Jan Phelan and Hubby Fraizer. We welcome you; come back again.

Secretary Rose Mary Banik read the minutes of the October meeting and also gave the treasurer's report.

A letter was read from the Supreme Lodge; they would like for each lodge to send 10 cents per member to help restore the Statue of Liberty. A letter was read from Father Miller from the Elk Church and a thank you from the Wesley Dulock family. Brother Wesley was killed- in an automobile accident October 16, 1985. Our sympathy is with Sister Shirley and her children.

Youth Leader Louise Burney told about the children going to Dallas for a "Lockout Party" and to Six Flags the next day. They are making money to send to help "Light the Torch."

"Happy Birthday" was sung to Florence Fraizer, Edna Tepe, Helen Dulock, Albert Banik and Louise Burney. The birthday cake was baked

by Henry Breitkreutz, Jr. Chairpersons made their reports,

namely: Kitchen -- Barbara Pavelka Entertainment -- Albert Banik Refreshments -- Henry Breitkreutz New members are Jason Edward Pipes, Alessandra M. Bueno, Katherine Viola Pavelka and Michael Shae Tierce.

We are so glad to have Joe R. and Milada F. Mazanec from Lodge 54, West who transferred to Lodge 35, Elk. Joe and Milada, we are looking for you both at our next meeting and Christmas Party. Welcome to Lodge 35.

It was voted to send $78.10 to the Supreme Lodge to help "Light the Torch."

Be sure to mark your calendar and remember December 6 at 7:30 p.m., we will decorate the hall for our Christmas Party, December 8 at 3 p.m.

The program will be at 4 p.m. Ladies bring sweets.

Our new officers for 1986 are: President -- Henry Breitkreutz Vice President -- Richard Burney Financial Secretary -- Albert Banik Secretary/Treasurer -- Rose Mary Banik Reporters Verna Pavelka and Kathy Pavelka Guide -- Velma Clemons Flagbearer -- Dawn Pavelka Historian -- Barbara Pavelka Youth Leader -- Louise Burney Others elected to served the lodge are as follow: Floor Chairmen -- Randy Pavelka, James Pavelka, Albert Banik Bar Chairmen -- Henry Breitkreutz, Johnny Stuckley Kitchen Chairwomen -- Inez Breitkreutz, Helen Dulock, Barbara Pavelka, Ruby Pavelka Cleanup Chairperson -- Ruby Pavelka Auditors -- Fred Kubitza, Vernon Wood, Richard Burney Board of Trustees -- Dorothy Banik, Henry Breitkreutz, Velma Clemons, Joe Tepe, Helen Dulock Door prizes were won by Adolph Beralek (adult) and Jason Brown (youth).

After the meeting, a delicious roast beef dinner was served.

Our next meeting will be December 8 at 3 p.m.

Fraternally, Dorothy Banik Reporter —SPJST-

39, Bryan Changes Meeting Dates Lodge

Dear Members of Lodge 39: Greetings! I hope that everyone is doing well. I am writing just a few lines to let everyone know that our December meeting date has been changed and our meeting will be held Sunday, December 1st, beginning at 3 p.m. The date was changed due to the Christmas Parade being held December 8th.

With, everyone's busy holiday schedules, we have decided to hold our Christmas Party after the meeting December 1st. The party will begin around 4:30 p.m. Due - to circumstances, this year we will have a potluck supper with everyone bringing enough food for their families. Friends are very welcome, the more the merrier, just bring enough food for everyone invited. Food will be served buffet style.

After supper, there will be a visit from Santa Claus for all the children to enjoy. Live entertainment will be

provided for everyone's enjoyment by Margie Kemp on the keyboard from 6 to 8 p.m.

I hope to see many of you there.

Fraternally, Elain Luza President —SPJST-

51, Ellinger Annual Meeting

Lodge

The annual membership meeting of Lodge 51 has been set for Wednesday night, December 11, at the Ellinger Fire Station. Meeting will be called to order at 6:30 p.m.

Please • keep this date and time marked up on your calendar so you won't forget it. It is an important meeting because all types of information are given out to the members, plus the election of your officers for next year.

Don't forget the DATE, TIME and PLACE. Fraternally, D.A. Juren Secretary —SPJST-

To Lodge 54, West Members

Notice

Due to certain circumstances, the annual meeting of Lodge 54 had to be changed to Sunday, December 8th at 1 p.m. It is our understanding that the premises are rented for a local affair for December 1st. Therefore, we advise you to change your calendar date from December 1st to December 8th.

This being an annual meeting and holiday season, there will be a full course meal with refreshments. Ladies are asked to bring salads and/or pastries to complete the menu. Santa also promised to pay the youth a visit, so bring • your children • and/or grandchildren who are members.

Fraternally, Rudy Sefcik President —SPJST-

54, West Minutes Lodge

President Rudy Sefcik convened the meeting with all officers present with the exception of Recording Secretary Anne Emery and Czech Reporter Jan Vaculik.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present and a moment of silence was observed for Sister Agnes Volcik who passed away June 28, 1985.

Brother Freddie Kaluza read the min-tes of the June quarterly meeting for tile absence of Anne Emery. These were approved as- read.

Correspondence was read by Brother Kaluza.

Brother Freddie Kaluza gave the financial reports on the Insurance Account and Hall Account. These were approved as read.

Sister Maxine Sefcik reported on new members gained by our lodge.

Brother Ernest J. Tobola, Jr. is a new adult member and two new juvenile members are Ryan Alan Kolar and Wesley Ernest Pustejovsky. Brother David Alan Kolar took out additional insurance. We are very happy to welcome these new members to our lodge.

A motion was made to have birthday cakes at our meetings in 1986.

At our first quarterly meeting in March 1986, we will have a cake to honor the , January, February. and

6/VESTNili—Wednesday, November 27, 1985 March birthday celebrants.

Our next meeting will be held December 8, at 1 p.m. This meeting was originally scheduled for December 1 but the hall has been reserved for that date so it will be held December 8 instead. This will be our final meeting of 1985. Election of officers will be held and some important lodge matters will be discussed. I urge all members to make an effort to attend this meeting.

We need more membership representation and input at our meetings.

December 8 is also the date for our Christmas Party. The lodge will furnish a meal and sisters of the lodge are asked to bring their favorite salad or dessert. Santa Claus , is scheduled to make an appearance so come and bring the children.

I would like to thank Brother Freddie Kaluza for reading the minutes for me in the September meeting and Sister Beanie Kacir for taking the minutes of our meeting for me while I was vacationing in Houston, visiting my new niece, Nora Bess Gardner, and in Rolla, Missouri visiting our son.

Mike.

I am hoping to see a large attendance at our December 8 meeting.

Fraternally, Anne Emery English Reporter —SP JST —

Sweet Home Lodge 63 Meeting & Social Lodge 63, Sweet Home, will hold its monthly meeting and social December 8, 1985, at Firemen's Hall in Sweet Home beginning at 1:30 p.m. Please note the change in the date. There was a conflict on our regular meeting date so this meeting and Christmas Party will be held one week earlier. This is-a very important meeting; officers will be elected and committees appointed.

Door prizes will be awarded and someone with a birthday in OCtober, November, or December will win a birthday cake baked by Susan Bolech.

After the meeting, a small Christmas Party will be held. Anyone wishing to exchange gifts should bring a gift for a man, woman or child. The price range this year is $2 to $2.25. Children will receive small bags from the lodge.

Carols will be sung so bring your voice. Perhaps even Santa will be able to make it on this day.

As usual, a lunch will follow.

Members are asked to contribute some food. Drinks will be furnished by the lodge.

Be sure and come join your friends December 8 in Sweet Home for the meeting and party. Start your Holiday Season with us.

Fraternally yours, Elaine Berkovsky Reporter —SPJST-

66's Christmas Party Planned

Lodge

Dear Members: Our Lodge 66 will have a Christmas Party for members and their family Saturday, December 7th, at Linden Hall.

The doors will open at 3 p.m.

Supper will be served at 5 p.m.

Our lodge will furnish turkey and "fixings." The ladies are asked to bring sweets.

After a visit from Santa, there will be a dance with music by The Moonlighters.

Come start the Holiday Season with your friends!

Fraternally, Bonnie Pruitt Secretary —SPJST-

66, Waco Christmas Party Lodge

The Entertainment Committee invites all our members to attend our "festive" Christmas Party, December 7th.

The doors will open at 3 p.m. We plan to start serving a traditional holiday "feast" at 5 p.m. If you wonderful ladies will again bring your delicious pastries, they will really "topoff" a delightful meal.

Following the meal, we will have installation of new officers for 1986: also there will be drawings for the various donated gifts. Then to finish out the evening, there will be a dance featuring The Moonlighters. This is the band we had at our free dance in June.

We feel that each and everyone who attends this annual event will have a very enjoyable evening. Make your plans now to attend.

Fraternally, Cory Pruitt, Sec. Entertainment Committee P.S. Tickets will be available soon for New Year's Eve dance.

—SPJST-

79, Corpus Christi Made Donations

Lodge

Our Lodge 79 met Wednesday, November 13, 1985 for their regular monthly meeting. All officers, honorary president and seventeen members were in attendance.

The members voted to donate $200 to help with the Christmas Party and also voted to donate the amount required by our Home Office to complete our goal for the Statue of Liberty Fund.

Our next meeting will be December 11 at 6:30 p.m. We will begin with a covered dish supper and then hold our annual meeting and elections.

Everyone is urged to attend and is asked to bring enough fdod for their family and guest(s). Also, if you haven't given your gift for the nursing home please bring them; you may leave these gifts at The Cake Shop, 3333 South Padre Island Drive, or at SPJST/Sokol Hall before Deceinber 4th.

Let's all come out and have a good time.

Our Christmas Party will be Sunday, December 15 at 3 p.m., at the SPJST/Sokol Hall.

Fraternally, Peggy Janota President —SPJST-

84 Sets Date For Christmas Party Lodge

Dear Members: The attendance at our lodge meetings is increasing and that is good!

The minutes of the last meeting were read as well as correspondence from the Supreme Lodge, by Secretary Salac.

Reports were given as follows: Treasurer's report by Sister Carlyn Ondrusek, and Entertainment report

by Jim Novak.

A report sheet was passed out by President Ida Schulz on the entertainment meeting held October 29, 1985. This was appreciated by all present.

The Sunshine, Committee reported that get well cards were sent to Annie Zapalac and Brother John Pokladnik, and sympathy card to Sister Dorothy Prasifka who lost a cousin.

The Ball Club had no report.

Decorating Committee date was Changed to November 24th.

House Committee had no report.

Special Committee report was given

by Sister Evelyn Salac.

Youth Leader Bessie Petr reported favors for the hospital patients' food tray were being made by the youth and practices for the Christmas prograM are being scheduled and she also reported the Halloween Party was a success.

Sister Bessie then reported the Dallas - Ennis Fraternal Council will have its Christmas Party December 12th at the Czech Club.

The Lodge 84 Christmas Party will be held December 15th beginning at 5 p.m. Free keg beer and cold drinks from 5 to 6 p.m. will be available; the lodge will furnish ham, cheese, bread and tea; members are to bring side dishes enough for their family, also pastry. Please bring along canned goods or non - perishable items to the party which will be donated to the needy.

Our lodge officers will be installed during the party; namely, President -Ida Schulz 1st Vice President -- Cheri Petr 2nd Vice President -- C.J. Olson Secretary -- Evelyn Salac Treasurer -- Carlyn Ondrusek Financial Secretary -- Cindy Pokladnik Sgt. - at - Arms -- Adolph Salac Congratulations!

Our next meeting will be December 16th at 7:30 p.m.; at that time, we will also vote for the Brother and Sister Award.

Have you made your New Year's Eve reservations? Well come on, it's the Czechmates who play for your dancing pleasure that night.

Remember also our December 7th dance with music by The Country Boys.

Fraternally, Rose Scott —SP JST —

Temple Lodge 87 Elects Officers Dear Members: SPJST Lodge 87 held their regular meeting Friday evening, November 8, at 7 p.m. with President VlaSta Jez presiding.

The meeting was called to order.

Flagbearer Jerry Valchar led the lodge in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance; the members remained standing in silent tribute to deceased members.

The minutes of our previous meeting were read and approved as read.

Correspondence was read and discussed.

Various reports were given.

The following new members were accepted into our lodge; namely, Cindy Messer and John Messer. We extend a warm welcome to these new members.

Jerry Valchar, chairman of the Nominating Committee, presented the slate of officers for the calendar year 1986 as follow; President -- Ladis Navratil Vice President -- Frank Machalek Recording Secretary -- Dorothy Chervenka

Treasurer -- Mary Ann Zatopek Flagbearer -- Jerry Valchar Parliamentarian -- Sidney Kacir Board of Trustees -- Sidney Kacir, George Schiller, Wallace Bartek A motion was made and seconded to accept this slate of officers. Motion carried.

Jerry Valchar, as spokesman, mentioned our appreciation to Outgoing President Vlasta Jez for her many years -serving as an outstanding officer for Lodge 87. Mrs. Jez declined to serve as president for the calendar year 1986.

Annie Plsek and Mary Zatopek announced that a covered dish meal would be served at the December 13 meeting. The lodge will furnish the meat (sausage and chicken), bread and beverages for the meal. Members are to bring a covered dish of vegetable or salad and dessert for family and invited guests. Meeting to begin at 7 p.m. A short business meeting will be held.

Special guests visiting our lodge for the October and November meetings were Alfons and Lillian Holubec, Wilma Machalek, Millie Schiller, Mary Reznicek, Brad and Derrick Jez. We are always pleased to welcome our visitors.

Our special wishes to Sophie Palmquist who is home now from a recent stay in the hospital, also to all who are convalescing.

In behalf of our. President Vlasta Jez, officers and members of Lodge 87, we wish you the greatest and happiest holiday season ever. May God's richest blessings be with you all and each day beautiful!

Fraternally, Dorothy Chervenka SPJST-

88, Houston News Lodge

Sunday, November 17th, over 300 committee members and workers of our lodge attended a party in the Chandelier Ballroom honoring them for the many hours of volunteer service devoted to the SPJST during the year. Volunteer work, which is all types of work willingly done to further the fraternal spirit at Lodge 88 is one of the big aids in maintaining the non profit status of the SPJST.- The delicious chicken fried steak dinner was served by Staff's of El Campo and music was by The Henry Tannenberger Orchestra. The floor was filled most of the time with many dancers so everyone must have enjoyed it. Also, a lot of visiting was going on. I enjoyed talking to Lillian and Harry Finn who came in from San Leon for this event.

Harry is doing very well after his heart problems, but they did not take to the dance floor as often as they used to.

Lillian is an active birthday sister and past lodge parliamentarian. Also in the crowd were Abner and Dorothy Dixon. They have been absent froM recent activities but Dorothy reports that they are back in Houston at their old address and have been for some time. Dorothy has been taking care of her sister, longtime lodge member Virginia Lipinsky, but Mrs. Lipinsky is now confined to a nursing home in the Sharpstown area. It was good to see Sister Bessie Vasula and hubby, John, visiting with their many friends.

Our lodge Vice President Clara Broz has been invited to attend a meeting at the Home Office November 23rd concerning the Planning Committee for the SPJST Fraternal Day in 1986 to honor the Texas Sesquicentennial Celebration.

Wednesday, November 27, 1985—VESTNIK /7 Over the November 9th weekend, Kathy Trefell and the Drumette. Corp of the Shriners flew to Kansas City, Missouri to attend a Hillbilly Weekend. The drumettes dressed as hillbillies. The picture I saw of Kathy was a sight to behold. She wore a pair of Joe Miksch's bib overalls. To participate in Fun Night the ladies, besides dressing as hillbillies, pushed a "new" commode around the room from which they served sausages on tooth picks. Lodge members, besides Kathy, who attended as drumettes are Sisters Gladys Pulley, Hope Trefell, Alma NcNaspy, Dean Cheek and Fran George.

Blue Room Party tickets for Sunday, December 15th,are going fast.

Buy your tickets and make your table reservations through the lodge office as soon as possible. Due to the demand for tickets and tables, no tables can be held open for you. Cutoff date will be December 12th for the meal count.

The Ellinger Combo will play and barbecue ribs and chicken will be served. Get your people together and purchase your tickets now. Sounds like it will be a great big happy Christmas Party .

We have some ill members:Concert Band Director Rudy Dybala has been hospitalized, George Taake had eye surgery November 11th, Elmer High is at home but still very ill, Marie Rezek was in the hospital for tests, Minnie Bravenec is doing better after her fall at her home, and Clara Jecmenek is at her daughter's home after her hospital stay.

Laura Belle and Royal Warnasch just recently returned from a week at the Circus - Circus in Las Vegas. They had fun as they always do out there.

Sister Mary Quider, along with her daughter, Tommie, flew to Seattle, Washington for a weeklong vacation.

They rented a car while there and took several sightseeing trips. They saw the Rain Forest, Mt. Rainier National Park, Olympic Peninsula, Port Townsend and took a car ferry over to Victoria, British Columbia. They stayed in several Victorian homes where they enjoyed bed and breakfast.

Entertainment Chairman Harley Cox asked that all New Year's Eve reservations be picked up by December 16th. He cannot hold any seats past that time; there is a great demand for tickets for this occasion. Tickets are $10 each and LeeRoy Matocha will play.

The Russ Morgan Band comes to the Chandelier Ballroom Saturday, November 30th. This is an advance ticket sale dance. Only a few days are left to get your tickets.

Fraternally, Ellen Miculka —SPJST-

88, Houston Needs A Ride!

Lodge

An abused child care center is in need of a ride. Can you help with a used tricycle (maybe 2) and a used wagon that young children might ride in the fenced area where they play.

Maybe your child or grandchild might have -abandoned an old one at some time or other and could be cluttering up the garage or other storage area around the house.

Homer Alexander, chairman of the Abused Children's Committee, would like to hear if you can help or drop off the toy at the lodge.

This committee has collected used clothing from Lodge 88 members during the past year and has donated this to the Covenant House, Houston, an organization that houses, feeds,

locates jobs and helps abused, tortured, neglected runaway children starting with infants through age 20 years.

Lodge 88 members have been very generous in clothing donations. Some have even donated cash for this cause.

Some of the most recent donors are: Lillie Spies, Orville and Juanita Simons Louis and Mary Schenburn Lodge 88 Youth Club Homer and Rita Alexander Gus and Ann Urbanovsky John and Mary Kosut Ed and Ellen Miculka John and Clara BrozEd and Evelyn Zientek Ernest and Margie Anders Steve and Estelle Kelly Gus and Ann Gerlich Bill and Marceil Malak Milert and Evelyn Antrich John and Bess Vasula Louis and Oleta Hanus Frances Olexa Wiley and Emily Guettner Anton and Dorothy Fabrygel Thanks to those anonymous donors who brought clothes in unmarked sacks and boxes and left at the lodge.

Some of the more recent cash donations as approved by the Board of Trustees include $25 to the SPJST Scholarship Fund, American Cancer Society $25, American Lung Association -- $35, and The United Way of Texas Gulf Coast -- $25.

Fraternally, Homer Alexander Fraternal Affairs Coordinator —SPJST-

107 Plans Christmas Social Lodge

Floresville Lodge 107 met at the lodge hall November 10, at 4 p.m.

President Bayer called the meeting to order and youth club member Nicole Pruski led the members in the pledge to the flag.

Officer roll call was not answered by John Burleson, vice president.

Ed Zidek was reported on the sick list. The members wish him a speedy recovery. Ed Stavinoha was also reported not doing too well.

Minutes were read and approved as read; the treasurer was not present to give a report.

On a motion by Lori Hrna, seconded by Joe Bob Pavliska, two new members were admitted to Lodge 107. Gayland Pelech increased his insurance and Eileen Pelech is a new member. Congratulations to the Pelechs. Hope they will become active members of the lodge.

President Bayer reported that he, as District VII president, will be in Temple November 23rd to attend a workshop. He also reported he had renewed the beer license for the lodge hall.

Polly Bayer, youth leader, reported activities the youth club will have for the next couple of months.

To the Christmas Social, the youth club members are asked to bring desserts of some kind. The parents of the youth are always invited to this social and we hope to see many of them with us.

A good but used toy is also to be brought by the youth. These will be given to youngsters who may not be getting too many toys for Christmas.

A trip to Chuck E Cheese is also planned for the future.

At the October meeting, the lodge voted to hold business meetings quarterly. Our business meetings will be held in March, June, September and December. During the other

months our gatherings will be socials.

The youth club will hold monthly meetings as before. There will be no changes in youth club meetings.

The Christmas Social for Lodge 107 will be held December 8, with a catered meal to be served at 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. The annual election and installation of officers will be held after the meal. The youth club is in charge of some games and entertainment for all members. The social will continue during the afternoon so cards, dominoes, or whatever game or music entertains you, bring it with you. This is to be a fun - day and we want everyone to have a good time.

On a motion by Laura Lea Pavliska, seconded by Mary Svoboda, it was

voted to donate $500 to the Floresville Fire Department, $200 to the Wilson County EMS, and $100 to the Statue of Liberty Fund.

President Bayer gave a report of business matters and future hall rentals. He also reported the District VII spring meeting in San Antonio, April 20th. More on this later from the San Antonio lodge.

Door prize was won by Anton Svoboda.

Next meeting will be December 8, 1985. All members try to come out, the more the merrier.

Have a happy holiday!

Fraternally, Pauline Pavliska Secretary —SPJST-

Dallas Lodge 130 Held Election Of Officers

committees gave their reports and all were accepted.

Lodge 133 was privileged to have, as their guests, the SPJST State Youth Director Sue Meadows and also our own District VII Youth Counselor Sister Maxine Pavliska. Efforts are being made to have our own youth club, once again, as we did some years ago. It was a very active youth club under the guidance of Sister Marcella Kleprlik.

Nominating Committee gave their report; it was reported that all officers holding office in 1985 will accept the positions for the year 1985.

Installation of officers will be in the December meeting.

As the year is coming to a close, it is time that we take inventory of ourselves what can we do for the betterment of our lodge; did we do enough to help out in 1985? Have we attended all the meetings that we could have and didn't. We want to encourage all members to make a commitment if at all possible, to make extra efforts to come to the meetings in the coming year. We need you as much as you need us because we are a fraternal organization and it is a privilege to be able to get - together with your fraternal sisters and brothers. Come out and enjoy your Sunday afternoon once - a - month with the members of your lodge.

Our next meeting will be held December 15th. A Christmas dinner will be served at 12:30 p.m., followed by a meeting at 2 p.m. It will be a short business meeting; we want to have time for the children to enjoy their Christmas. Also, we have to have time for some singing and, of course, some more refreshments. Remember, the meetings are held at the Activity Hall at St. Margaret Mary's Church, 1314 Fair Avenue.

Fraternally, Dominic Netek

Dear Members: Lodge Jaro No. 130 meeting will be held Friday, December 13 at 6:30 p.m.

After the meeting, we will hold our Lodge Christmas Party. Bring a $4 gift suitable for a man or woman.

In our November meeting officers were elected for 1986. They are: President -- Bob Zvolanek Vice President -- Ken Vrla Treasurer -- Bob Oates Financial Secretary -- Arnold Vrla Secretary -- Martha Vrla Be sure to mark your calendar for December 13 at 6:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Martha Vrla Secretary —SPJST-

133, San Antonio November Meeting Lodge

Our lodge held their regular monthly meeting November 17 at the Activity Hall, 1314 Fair Avenue. Prior to the meeting, a delicious Thanksgiving dinner, with all the trimmings, was served to the members. Our Social Committee is to be commended for their efforts. Dinner was served at 12:30 p.m. During dinner, some of our football fans enjoyed watching the games on television.

After dinner, our regular meeting was called to order at 2 p.m. by President Anthony Trilicek.

The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and also remembering our departed loved ones with a moment of silence.

Minutes were read and accepted, also the treasurer's report was given and accepted. Chairmen of the various

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Happy Birthday was wished to San Antonio Lodge 133 members, L to R Charlie Kurtz, Adolph Popp, Alvin Shimicek, Viola Fajkus, Jarolyn Popp, Agnes Popp and Lillian Clauss.

8/VESTNili—Wednesday, November 27, 1985

Lodge 135 Ennis Donates $1200

For the Ellis County Foster Parents' Association to purchase extra items needed by foster children, the SPJST Lodge No. 135 in Ennis raises funds each year. The committee raising the funds each year are Adell Valek [left] and Evelyn Novotny [right]. They are shown above presenting a check for $1,200 they raised for this purpose this year to Bill Zalkovsky of Waxahachie, vice president of the Foster Parents' Association. Mrs. Valek and Mrs. Novotny raise over $1,000 each year.

This check was presented at a recent meeting of SPJST Lodge No. 135 held at Sokol Center in Ennis. [Photo and article courtesy Ennis Daily News --- Editor]

Lodge 142 Announces Annual Meeting Secretary Alice Jochen called our meeting to order at 2 p.m. All forty three members and guests stood to recite the Pledge of Allegiance to our flag.

Our president and vice president were absent at this meeting, so Dennis Hermis took the podium and presided as president for this meeting.

The secretary held roll call of officers and read the minutes from our previous meeting.

Under correspondence, read by Secretary Alice Jochen, we had two letters from SL President Howard Leshikar; (1) In regards to the renovation of the Statue of Liberty and (2) Informative letter on various issues.

All other officers' reports were given.

Our Sick Committee reported Sister Emilie Mynar was in the hospital. We hope she is feeling better at this time.

New applicants for this month are Raymond Kocian III and Thomas E. Murray, written up by Sales Representative Sidon Tumis.

We welcomed our visitor James Templain.

Our annual meeting time has been changed to start Sunday, December 8th, at 1 p.m. Please make a note and attend this meeting.

Capsule drawing for $45 went unclaimed by William White. Next month this prize goes to $50. Please be there because you may be a winner.

Door prizes went to James Templain, Henry Hibbler, Agnes Becker and Frances Barnett.

Youngest member present for $5 was 7 - year - old Todd Mullens,

grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Kiesch nick .

The meeting adjourned at 2:40 p.m. until annual meeting December 8th, at 1 p.m.

Refreshments and turkey and dressing dinner were served.

Announcement -- Our lodge members Johnny and Kathy Linhart just returned from a 9 - day trip which included a cruise to the Bahamas with two stops at Freeport and Nausau.

They drove by car to Florida and left on a cruise from that point, then they drove back to Houston on the ninth day. This was a very enjoyable birthday gift to Johnny from his wife, Kathy. Welcome home we are glad you had a safe return and many more happy birthdays, Johnny!

Fraternally, Alice Jochen Secretary —SPJST-

Lodge 155 Reports

Austin

The regular meeting of our lodge Sunday, November 3, 1985 at 3 p.m. was held at the home of Raymond and Alice Prasatik.

Meeting was called to order by President Alice Prasatik, followed with Pledge of Allegiance by Brother Charles Sponberg.

Vice President Sharon Gavin and her husband, Donald, were unable to attend due to the death of his sister in Wisconsin. Our heartfelt condolence during this time of sorrow, Don and Sharon. The treasurer, John Bryce Hejl, was unable to attend the meeting due to his rotating work schedule.

A silent tribute was paid to the memory of all of our deceased members. May they rest in peace.

Raymond Prasatik, secretary, read the minutes and were approved.

Communications were read from the Supreme Lodge and 'thank yous" from Brother Albert Herne and Dr. Svatava Jakubson, both of whom were ill but are recuperating nicely.

Progress report was made by the secretary about our direct billing -which is initiated as of now and members are already receiving their billing from the Supreme Lodge. It is working smoothly, much to our delight.

Motion was made by Clarence Boriski, seconded by Georgia Matejek Robertson, that our lodge contribute $25 to the SPJST Statue of Liberty campaign. Motion carried.

Sister Marianna Wood, chairman of Nominating Committee, presented the following slate of officers to serve during the year of 1986.

President -- Sharon Gavin Vice President -- Mina Sponberg Secretary -- Raymond Prasatik Treasurer -- John B. Hejl Reporter -- Alice Prasatik With no other nominations from the floor, the officers were elected by acclamation.

A Christmas Party was discussed and voted on to have a get - together and meal at Sirloin Stockade, private dining room, at 5607 North Lamar; phone 451 - 5357. It will be held Wednesday, December 4th at 7 p.m.

District II Director Willie Kohutek from Buckholts will be our speaker and will install the newly - elected officers.

After the meeting adjourned, Alice Prasatik served her chicken and dumplings -- as she serves annually at the Austin Folk Festival, Czech style.

Doris Boriski served 2 delicious pies and. Mrs. Robert Prasatik brought a cherry crunch cake. Hot spiced tea, coffee, and beer were served. Seconds were in order for everyone.

An adjacent room was opened which displayed some of the needlework and crochet done by Mrs. J.J. Wychopen (mother of Alice Prasatik) and by Alice which won a prize at the State Fair in Dallas. These and other antique pieces of handiwork were displayed in 1984 and 1985 by "Women and Their Works, Inc." in Austin, Elgin, San Marcos, Lockhart, Georgetown, Snyder, Dallas, Victoria, Houston in Art or Museum Centers.

Alice also displayed her Czech doll collection from various regions of Czechoslovakia and colored photographs of other Czech costumes.

See you at the Christmas Party.

Fraternally, Alice Prasatik President —SP JST —

Lodge 161 La Parita To Meet Dear Members: Our December 8th meeting will be held at K. Bob's in Pleasanton, Texas beginning at 11:30 a.m.

Fraternally, Mary Wallace Reporter —SPJST-

177 Donates To Numerous Charities

to Cecil Massey, Jr. and faithful member Alex Garcia.

As ever, Libbie Bartek was at her sunshine job and she is really a bundle of sunshine to all.

Minutes from the last meeting were read and approved.

All chairpersons' reports were good.

Trustees' Report -- A new deep freeze will be bought; Helen Bland and Otis Beck saw to this Thursday evening. Lodge dances will be from 8 to 12; there will be a dance Wednesday night before Thanksgiving with music

by The Debonaires.

Thirteen members were present at the youth club meeting.

Five new members were added to our lodge roster; namely, Martha L. Gill, Jodi White, Brenda Holmes, and Gary and Betty Ehler. Welcome and we hope to see all of you in our meetings.

Helen Bland reported to the members on the Fall Fest.

The Nominating Committee has met and has a list of candidates. Elections will take place at the December meeting; all members are invited to come and cast your vote but if you don't attend all the meetings, you don't know who the best candidates are.

Helen Bland suggested having a country store at our Lodge Christmas Party .

Communications from the Supreme Lodge on donations to the Statue of Liberty. A motion was made to donate $100 and, after much discussion, it was seconded and passed.

A motion was then made by Otis Beck, Bingo chairman, to donate $500 to the Disabled Children of SS I , $250 to Meals on Wheels and $250 to the Ronald McDonald House. He also asked for discussion before this was seconded. Everyone was for these donations and the members seconded and passed this motion; this money being donated from the Bingo Fund.

It seems in our zeal to donate to worthy causes, we don't stop to discuss these donations before we jump right in and then have some hindsight; hopefully, all motions will be discussed before passing. The monies from the Child Abuse Account have been turned over to Bill Hutka for disbursement to the Mexia State School therapeutic pool-$180.46 was given from the bingo to make the total donation $1,500.

Louis Driska was appointed to the Christmas Party Committee and he, in turn, will pick his own members. The Christmas Party will be held December 13 at 7 p.m.; there will be turkey and dressing with giblet gravy, mashed potatoes and green beans furnished by the lodge. Members are asked to bring salads and sweets and also invited guests. Free drinks will also be furnished by the lodge, so make plans now to attend and have a great time.

A motion was made and passed to adjourn at 8:15 p.m.

Fraternally, Jackie Beck Reporter —SPJST-

Lodge

The November meeting of Academy Lodge 177 was attended by twenty four members and called to order at 7:28 p.m. by President Bill Hutka.

All officers were present.

A sympathy card was sent to Mr. and Mrs. Wilburt Baca, get well cards

The phrase "minutes of a meeting" does not refer to the time. It stems from the Latin "minutus" meaning "small", since records of proceedings were generally taken down in miniature, to be transcribed later.

--SPJST-

Wednesday, November 27, 1985—VESTNIK/9

Election Held At Lodge 179, Warrenton Lodge No. 179 held its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. November 14, 1985 with President Harold Bergmann presiding. Twenty - nine members and three guests were present.

Ricky Weyand standing in for Jeanette Schoenst read the minutes of the previous meeting. Arnold Peters gave the financial report, followed by Lee Leonhardt with the treasurer's report.

No old business was discussed.

In new business Christmas Party was set for December 14, 1985 . at Round Top Rifle Hall. The lodge will provide the baked ham while members bring a covered dish. Members who wish to exchange gifts may do so.

Ladies exchange with ladies, and men exchange with men; a $4 to $5 price range was accepted.

In other new business election of officers took place. They are as follows: President -- Harold Bergmann Vice President -- Elgene Eckermann Secretary -- Ricky Weyand Reporter -- Michael Noak Youth Leader -- Ruby Vierus Assistant YL -- Doris Eckermann Treasurer -- Lee J. Leonhardt Financial Secretary -- Arnold Peters Next meeting is set for December 14, 1985 at Round Top Rifle Association Hall followed by Christmas Party.

The meeting was adjourned, meal and refreshments were enjoyed.

Fraternally, Mike Noak Reporter —SP J ST —

Lodge 191 Elects New Officers A big "Hello" from the Piney Woods of East Texas Lodge 191, and to all Lodge 191 members.

Big news today November 12, 1985, Lodge 191 had its monthly meeting.

Twenty - eight members were present and our special guest was Mr. Jerry Prochazka and his lovely wife from District V representing the Supreme Lodge in Temple, Texas and for good reason. (A follow - up on this.)

Old business was brought up which consisted of ideas and projects that had been discussed. Some were accomplished, some were not.

We have gotten a report from John Anderson that the Piney Woods Square Dancers Club will be using our facilities for their dances and meetings.

There are also other groups who will be renting the lodge facilities and that is really good news. The dance lessons that have taken place have also helped out with finances. Many thanks go to Mary Lee and Richard Bivins, Diane and Helen Anderson, the instructors.

Our youth program is still hanging on. Diane Sikes is our youth leader. I will have a better report on them at another time.

The new officers for 1986 were announced. They are: President -- James Sikes Vice President -- John Anderson Treasurer -- Lor Lamb Secretary -- Linda Green Financial Secretary -- Gloria Sizemore Youth Leader -- Diane Sikes Reporter -- Joel Towers Jerry Sizemore and John Anderson have arranged the purchase of the existing SPJST building and grounds at Fuller Springs. This, of course,

explains the reason for Mr. Jerry Prochazka being our guest. Brother Prochazka explained to the members present the procedure of what takes place when a lodge gets the financial assistance from the Supreme Lodge as to the amount, the length of time, interest, etc. It was a very interesting subject and, needless to say, we are going to buy the SPJST Fuller Springs facilities.

It looks as if we are going to be very busy this coming year giving our building a face lift. We are going to need a lot of volunteer help and donations of any kind. We urge you, as a member of the SPJST lodge, even if your participation in our events has been restricted for some reason or other, to help us with this project.

I will keep you posted on new events.

Have a joyous Thanksgiving Day. I know we will at the Towers' house.

Fraternally, Joel Towers Reporter P.S. Don't forget to buckle your seat belts!

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Houston, Texas November 19, 1985 Dear Members: The "Vestnik" issued November 13, 1985 caught my eye with the heading "TEMPLE, TEXAS" and the ending "S bratrskym pozdravem" and "Fraternal and Best Wishes" signed by none other than our past president of our SPJST. Many months have passed since the 1984 Convention, which brings us many unpleasant memories but, today, in the "Vestnik," I saw a glimpse of sunshine through many months of clouded skies. My mind takes me back through reports given off and on during the 20 years of presidency of Brother Nick Morris. Through the years there were many, these are remembered and missed; our VESTNIK is not what it was and should be.

With all the family difficulties, Brother Nick by miracle, survived and now comes out to promote the sale of the SPJST History, which took him years of compiling information. This, Brother Nick did besides duties of his presidency and without compensation of any kind. This is noteworthy to see him promote the SPJST History book for sale. Good luck!

Fraternally, Frances Olexa -SPJST-

88 Birthday Club Report

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President Pearl Hanka opened the November 13th meeting with a reading entitled, "Happiness Is Like Potato Salad" courtesy Kathy Trefell and "Thanksgiving Day." Minutes read by Secretary Rosalee Kostom were approved as read.

A profitable financial report was given by Treasurer Lillie Spies.

Sunshine Chairman Mary Kosut reported sending thank you cards, birthday cards and get well cards.

President Pearl Hanka thanked Sister Frances Olexa for her "white. paper," History of the Birthday Club.

Don't forget December 4th, our big Christmas dinner and December 11th, election of officers for 1986. Let's all come and cast our votes for our preference.

I'm happy to report that Sisters Clara Jecmenek, Bessie Vasula, Marie Spaulding and Minnie Bravenec are

feeling better. Hopefully, Alice Bily's, five - month - old grandson also keeps improving after heart surgery.

Our condolences to Sister Louise Kadlecek on the death of her brother.

Congratulations to Virginia Hale and her husband, Leon -- 60 years of wedded bliss. Great!

Many thanks to our chief cooks and bottle washers, Mike Trefell and Homer Alexander for helping us in the kitchen.

Hostesses for December will be Gladys Pulley, Edna Froelich, Kathy Trefell, Betty Kulhanek and Rita Alexander.

Thank you Martha Baxter and Ardith McClellan for volunteering as regular bingo callers.

After singing "Happy Birthday" to our November birthday sisters, the meeting was adjourned.

Fraternally, Rita Alexander Reporter

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Friendship Club Of Ft. Worth Report

Rosie Zalesak is proud to announce that she has a new great granddaughter, born to Cherie Lynn (Smith) and Rodney Orand.

Get well wishes and full recovery after surgery, we express to Rudy Wruble and Jeff Maly. Both are scheduled for surgery November 19th.

We want to convey our condolences to the family of David Lee Pustejovsky, son of John and Irene Pustejovsky, who passed away November 12, 1985, due to complications arising from an old football injury during his high school days.

Those of us who are members of SPJST Lodges 92, 154, 180 and 183 are looking forward to a pleasurable early Christmas Party December 8th at Lodge 183 in Arlington.

Since this is the season for Thanksgiving, I am certain all of us can count our many blessings, one by one. We hope all of our readers and families had a nice Thanksgiving.

See you December 4th with all of you in a jovial mood.

Fraternally, Lydia Alholm Secy./Reporter —SPJST-

Dear Members and Friends: This is a reminder about our December 4th meeting to be held at Dallas 10:30 a.m., at which time officers for the year 1986 will be elected.

Afterwards a Christmas dinner, consisting of ham and all the What a nice turnout it was at our trimmings will be served. A gift of not November 7 meeting. The guests were less than $3 will be exchanged at the Bob Zvolanek, Charlie.Kocian, John party.

Trojacek, Frank Mach, Phil Reames, Our Thanksgiving Family night Roy Alholm, Frank Noska, Julius dinner, November 6th was attended by -Podhrasky and Arnold Vrla. It is a 86 members and guests. chance for the men to have a nice We wish to express our sincere social during our monthly meetings. thanks to all who bought Strawberry President Zvolanek welcomed all to Shortcake doll tickets and made the our meeting, especially Helen Oates, benefit to the club a success. The lucky Evelyn Trojacek and Libby Smith, winner of the doll, donated by Ann who have not been with us lately. After (Snapka) Sustala, was won by Martha the pledge to the flag, Ann asked for a Kocian, member of the Circle of Czech moment of silence for Mollie Veselka, Women in Dallas. The second prize sister of Lillian Graeser. winner (a lovely crocheted tissue doll) Greetings were received from was won by Micki Peters of Ft. Worth. Josephine Kankrlik, Marie Petrik, We wish to express thanks to Elma Rose Noska, Zdenka Skotak, Lydia Anderson and Jo Prochaska, who Dirkx and Lillian Graeser. Rose prepared the turkeys, and to the Kopecek thanked the sisters for the hostesses who helped serve the food card she received. and clean the kitchen afterwards; also After secretary's and treasurer's our thanks to those members who reports were read, correspondence donated prizes for the games. secretary gave the following report: The November birthday members Donation was received from Vlasta were Genevieve Earle, Merle Kovar, Laznovsky in memory of Frank Elma Anderson and Joe Milan; also, Sebestik special mention was made of the 50th A letter from the Dallas Repertoire wedding anniversary of Mary and Theatre Benny Pavey. These members were A letter from the Dallas Cultural honored by being first to be served the and Social Society delicious food.

A thank you from Eddie and Dianne Many of us again extended our Oates congratulations to Mary and Benny A thank you from Alice Roberts Pavey who celebrated their 50th A thank you from Otto and Lillian wedding anniversary November 17th Graeser (donation also enclosed) with a dinner at the Ft. Worth Sokol.

Stamps from the American Lung Due to prior family members vacation Association plans, the anniversary was celebrated A letter from Club Organizational the 17th instead of the exact date, Program regarding different projects November 23rd. To these two of Fair Park dedicated SPJST and Sokol members, A letter from Texans of Czech we wish many more years of Ancestry in regard to the togetherness. To help celebrate this Sesquicentennial occasion, out - of - town guests were A letter from Cal Farley's Boys Benny's five sisters and their families; Ranch namely, Hattie Havran, the oldest Adelle Vlk reported she mailed get sister, flew in from Cortez, Colorado; well greetings to Otto Graeser, Rose Lydia Sykora from Megargel, Texas; Kopecek and Libby Smith. She Elsie Densmore; Justine ,Valek, and brought fruit to Josephine Kankrlik Evelyn Zalkovsky from Dallas and and Florence Peressenyi. A also friends from Oklahoma. congratulations card was mailed to We also extend our congratulations Eddie and Dianne Oates. to Cynthia Kral and James Pierce who Libby Elsik reported she visited were married November 16th at St. Marie Petrik and Alice Roberts who Philip the Apostle Church in Dallas, were also on the sick list. with their reception held at the Birthday cards were sent to the Catholic Czech Club. Cynthia* is the following sisters celebrating November daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Kral. birthdays; namely, Mary Nesuda,

Circle Of Czech Women

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Libby Smith, Rose Parma and Lillian Graeser.

Hostesses this month were Millie Bartek, Adelle Vlk, Evelyn Salac, Theresa Carper, Libby Smith, Evelyn Trojacek and Florence Peressenyi.

They surprised us with a turkey and dressing luncheon. How appropriate for the month of Thanksgiving!

Under unfinished bUsiness we decided on our menu for our Christmas Party. It will be roast beef, potatoes, broccoli, fruit salad, rolls, coffee and apple strudel. Lunch cost will be $6. Please call Vicki Kohn and let her know if you plan to come. The Telephone Committee will also be contacting you regarding this. Please also remember to bring your dollar for our charity project. It was then decided that we will have our usual monthly project so don't forget our little prize. It would add to the atmosphere of Christmas if you wrap your prize in Christmas paper. (This is only my suggestion.)

Our party will be Thursday, December 5, at the Sokol Zizka. There will be singing of Christmas carols, socializing and, of course, a delicious meal. B&L Catering will be cooking so you know you won't be disappointed.

Under new business we voted to contribute to the Ronald McDonald Home and to Meals on Wheels programs. We also voted to purchase a brick and have our Czech Circle of Women recognized, which is one of the projects the State Fair of Texas Committee is undertaking in preparation for the Sesquicentennial.

Helen Vrla announced that at our February meeting we will have a guest come out and present slides on Fair Park (20 - minute presentation).

Bertha Podhrasky announced the Sokol Christmas Party, December 15 starting at 2 p.m. Our circle will dentate towards this party.

Other announcements were regarding the WFLA 40th anniversary, and the Dallas - Ennis Fraternal Council meeting.

Lydia Alholm announced the winner of the handmade Strawberry Shortcake Doll (a project by the Friendship Club of Fort Worth) as Martha Kocian of our circle. • Mary Sebestik reminded us that there will be no meeting in January.

In February we will have a covered dish lunch.

Donations to our circle this month were from Arnold Vrla, Frank Noska, and from last month I forgot to mention lunch donations from Martha Kubacak, Phil Reames and Martha Kocian. Helen Vrla, Jr., Anne Zvolanek and Vicki Kohn bought the stamps sent from the American Lung Association (which will be a donation from our Krouzek). The other donations I mentioned under correspondence.

The pretty flowers brought this month for our tables were from Adelle Vlk and Anne Zvolanek.

Door prizes were brought by Libby Smith and Alice Roberts and won by Florence Peressenyi and Millie Bartek.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to out November birthday celebrants.

In closing, let me wish each of you a very happy Thanksgiving Day! The most treasured gift in the world must be that of family unity. The families who can get together and share a special holiday meal are indeed getting to be in the minority these days; so many families are separated by distance, discord, etc. It is indeed something for us to think about when in this day of modernization, conveniences, etc. that families spend

so little time together in comparison to the families of yesterdays wNre father and mother had to toil from before sunrise to way after dark but they still found the time to gather together and share each other's joys and sorrows.

This always included neighbors, friends, and clergy from areas from throughout. I an recall several happy moments in those days.

Now it's just a quick wave to the neighbor passing by or a "Hi" at the grocery store. It's like my son says: "People buzz around like bees."

Always hurrying.

So much for my little editorial. look forward to seeing you all at our Christmas Party, December 5th. Call Vicki Kohn for your dinner reservations, and any guests you plan to bring.

Fraternally, Dorothy Rose Reznik English Reporter —SPJST-

San Antonio Choral Club Outing. Bill Pavliska [left] is a master in making the finest barbecue, with Dominic Netek holding the shovel.

Antonio Singers Enjoy Outing

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The San Antonio Czech Choral Club enjoyed their party immensely at Bill and Maxine Pavliska's farm located at Floresville. The party was held by the river, the surroundings were beautiful, with the large trees that were all turning brown, knowing that winter will be here soon.

Bill Pavliska who did a real good job with the barbecue and all the covered dishes that the members brought, was really an enjoyable party; thanks to Bill and Maxine for being our hosts.

There was plenty of pivo and lots of singing. In fact, some of the members reached a high note that I didn't think they could! Emily Havelka, our accordionist, brought her accordion and so did Charlie Kurtz; lucky for me that I didn't bring my drums for, if I did, Bill would still be rounding up his cattle.

The group made the trip to the Praha Memorial Services November 10th. The services were very impressive. A tribute to the Praha people for their kind deeds in organizing such a project and remembering their loved ones, and the great person who started the Memorial Services, Father Marcus Valenta. We were privileged to be part of the service. We wish to thank the good ladies who worked in the kitchen.

After we arrived in Praha, they marched us to the kitchen and served our group with freshly - baked kolache and hot coffee. After the services a dinner consisting of stew and sausage was very good. Chairman Ernest Chaloupka of the complete celebration is to be commended for a job well done!

San Antonio Choral Club has their practice every third Friday of the month at Gevers Hall. The coordinators consisting of three of our ladies are planning a super Christmas Party in December. We always look forward to these parties. We try to have various parties through the year.

We believe in singing and enjoying ourselves. We usually have refreshments. The old saying goes; all work and no play, makes Johnnie E dull boy. This makes sense!

We want to wish all our friends in the many singing groups throughout the State of Texas, a very Merry Christmas and a singing New Year.

Until we meet, again, na shledanou!

D.F. Netek —SPJST-

Club singers are seen with smiles on their faces, L to R: Alvin Zidek, John Havelka and Joe Stryk.

Some more club singers enjoying the outing. Seated, L to R: Manuel Hrncir with Charlie Kurtz playing the accordion. Standing, L to R: Lupe Jasek, Viola Kurtz and Joe Stryk.

San Antonio Czech Choral Club at the Memorial Services in Praha [Fayette County], Texas held November 10th. The group is standing next to the monument which was dedicated in honor and memory of Father Marcus Valenta.

Wednesday, November 27, 1985--VESTN1K/11

Czech Heritage In South. Texas Exhibit at McNamara House Museum Tuesday, November 19, 1985, a unique major new exhibit, "Czech Heritage In South Texas", opened at the McNamara House Museum, 502 North Liberty Street, Victoria, Texas.

The exhibit was organized by the Victoria County Czech Heritage Society under the direction of Exhibit Committee Chairperson Marjorie Matula, in conjunction with McNamara House curatorial staff, Jan Joseph Losi and Rebecca D. Lawrence - Weden. The exhibit is sponsored by the Victoria Regional Museum Association which operates the McNamara House Museum and the Nave Museum. Local Czech Heritage Society members have loaned the museum over 60 items to illustrate the following exhibit themes: Immigrants To A New Land, The Czech Family, Religion, and Pastimes.

The exhibit opened with a wine and cheese reception from 1 to 5 p.m., Tuesday, November 19th. The general public is welcome to attend and to view the exhibit during regular visiting hours from Tuesday to Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. The exhibit will run through Sunday, January 5th.

Victoria Regional Museum Association

—SPJSTAttention

SPJST Members St. Joseph Catholic Church in Inez, Texas, will celebrate 125 years in 1986 for the Sesquicentennial. The second.

Sunday in October is planned to celebrate this event.

We're requesting all past and present members of the church and community to plan attending and wearing their heritage costumes.

Mr. and Mrs. H.B. Milberger, 202 E. Colorado Street, Victoria, Texas 77901; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Obsta, 4306 Guy Grant Road, Victoria, Texas 77904; and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Massey, Koontz Road, Inez, Texas 77968, are working toward obtaining historical markers for the church and cemetery.

We would like to obtain information from the people about their descendants, the different businesses, years, schools, clubs, and railroad that were in the community. This is a special year for St. Joseph Catholic Church and Inez.

We also would like to obtain information about what tribe of Indians were in the community.

Watch for the forthcoming plans.

Olivia E. Milberger Chairperson —SP JSTCZ E

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Sesquicentennial.

Czech communities, lodges and individuals who plan to be involved in activities for the 1986 Texas Sesquicentennial as members of TEXANE ESKEHO PUVODU are advised that help is on the way! Many persons have volunteered to assist and advise you in various phases of the Sesquicentennial project.

CZECH FAMILY HISTORIES: Family historians may contact Mrs. Beatrice Barler nee Ripple for advice and a sheet of instructions on how to proceed with writing your own family history. Her address is: Post Office Box 146, Bellville, Texas 77418.

CZECH HISTORICAL MARKERS: Advice and a handout sheet on how to proceed on getting a historical marker for truly important places or persons will be furnished by Edward Janecka, Route 1, Box 212A (Dubina), Weimar, Texas 78962, or Katerina Wokaty, 2102 North Jecker St., Victoria, Texas 77901.

CZECH REGISTER BY PROFESSIONS: This project will comprise a collection of short resumes (and photos) on persons of Czech ancestry who were in various professions, such as doctors, lawyers, nurses, engineers, geologists, etc. The application form and advice may be obtained from Josephine Kopecky Hejl Legg, 308 Devonshire Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78209.

HISTORIES OF CZECH SCHOOLS: Advice on preparation of a histor y on the Czech schools in your community may be obtained from Mrs. Janet Doskocil Kasner, 3910 Deer Trail, Temple, Texas 76501.

The overall administration of the TEXANE ESKEHO PI:JVODU Sesquicentennial project will be by Mr. Jerry Valchar, Post Office Box 3147, Temple, Texas 76503.

Fraternally, Leonard D. Mikeska The Texan eskeho Piivodu logo shown above has been approved by the State of Texas Sesquicentennial Commission for use in connection with the activities and events being sponsored by the Czech communities and persons during the 1986 Sesquicentennial year, with minor restrictions.

PROPOSED USES OF SESQUICENTENNIAL LOGO The Sesquicentennial logo will be made available for inclusion on bumper stickets, buttons, caps, ties, T - shirts, and so forth, with the words "Texans of Czech Ancestry" in English and in Czech.

This Sesquicentennial logo is copyrighted by use of the logo in connection with the statewide Czech sponsored activities will be permitted and its use is so urged; One restriction is that the logo shall not be used for the sole and personal gain of an individual or company. Prior approval is to be obtained for such questionable use.

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1111 StSMO TEXANE EsKEHO PCNODU

Texans Of Czech Ancestory Assist Local Historians Officials of the statewide association, Texane teskeho Pilvodu also known as Texans of Czech Ancestry (TOCA) stated that inquiries are being received from individuals interested in promoting the 1986 Texas

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To Districts, Lodges, Youth Clubs, & Members: Make Checks Payable To Supreme Lodge SPJST Attention: Statue Of Liberty Fund

New torch above walkway.

Rebuild structural skeleton in shoulder area.

Clean skin, anti-corrosive treatment t.. the ,xterior.

Repairs to stairway.

Stairway to be widened.

Improvements to rest platforms.

New interior and exterior lighting.

Closed circuit TV viewing in colonnade area for the handicapped.

I m proved ventilation throughout.

Repairs and improvements to viewing area in crown.

Replace all loose and missing rivets.

Replace entire existing iron armature with a modern alloy.

Add new emergency and maintenance elevator from museum level to shoulder area.

Floor to be made level here.

New mezzanine balcony to be added.

New e;,2vator in pedestal. Better access for the handicapped.

Improvements to administration bldg.

New dock shelter.

Landscaping.

Improvements to concession bldg.

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From The State Youth Director Youth Section Bulletin Board

December Vestnik Project Christmas In Czechoslovakia

Feb. 21 - 23 Youth Leaders' Retreat, Camp Lone Star, La Grange DISTRICT TRAINING CLASSES DIST. I March 8 DIST. II Date will be announced DIST. III April 13 DIST. IV. March 1 DIST. V April 20 DIST. VI April 5 DIST. VII. March 15 DISTRICT YA Ds DIST. I July 27 DIST. II July 13 DIST. JIl June 29 DIST. IV June 22 DIST. V July 20 DIST. VI ,k1:gust 3 DIST. VII July 20 —SPJST-

The Christmas season in Czechoslovakia begins December 6 each year. That is the feast day of St. Nicholas, Many weeks before Christmas, the Czech kitchen became a flurry of activity as women were busily preparing special holiday sweetmeats and different forms of fine dough as stars, rolls and fish. Many hours were spent baking special Christmas bread, Vanotka, a large and braided sweet bread with raisins, almonds and citron.

Members of the families were busy making special gifts for Christmas; lookingfor the perfect fresh, green tree, usually a fir. Mothers secretly decorated the tree because in the Old Country, children didn't see the tree or the gifts until the magic moment after

12/VESTNIK—Wednesday, November 27, 1985 Christmas Eve supper..The Christmas Eve supper always consisted of a roe soup, a fish course, usually carp with all the trimmings; apple roll and Vtinoaka. Carp has long been a holiday favorite as well as cuba, a pudding made of boiled barley in sweet

milk, 15V-tiered and baked mushrooms.

No Christmas table was complete without lentils, peas, plum jam and gingerbread.

The Christmas tree was decorated with candies and cookies and other sweets. Walnuts were gilded and hung

from gold cord. Green and red paper chains were scalloped around the branches and the tree was lit up with real candles. At the foot of every tree, Czech families placed a manger scene with the Christ child in his tiny bed of

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Design Contest For Youth Club Members Dear Youth Club Leaders and Members: The Youth Department is sponsoring a special contest for all Youth Club members.

The purpose of the contest is to create a motto and an artistic design for the SPJST Youth Clubs.

Read the contest rules below carefully and good luck with our entry.

RUI.FS 1. Entries are due December 3rd, 2. All entries must be original and created by Youth Club members.

3. All entries become the property of SPJST and may be used in future publications.

4. Entries are to consist of a design and a motto which emphasizes the purpose of the SPJST Youth Clubs.

5. Use the entry form below to draw your design on.

6. Send your entry by December 3rd to: SPJST YOUTH DEPT. P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 PRIZES Entries will be judged on originality, neatness and presentation.

GRAND PRIZE: 12" Black & White TV RUNNER - UP PRIZES: 6 - 9 First Place - Instamatic Camera valued at $25 10 - 12 First Place - Instamatic Camera valued at $25 13 - 14 First Place - Instamatic Camera valued at $25 15 - 17 First Place - Instamatic Camera valued at $25 ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL receive a participation certificate and all entries will be printed in the Vestnik.

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hay. All of the decorations and celebrations were carried out so that the Christ child could have a happy birthday.

Fraternally, Sue Meadows, SYD ***

Youth Leader

Christmas In Czechoslovakia 1. The Christmas season in Czechoslovakia began on each year.

2. That is the feast day of • 3. Many hours were spent baking special Christmas bread, , a large and braided sweet bread with raisins, almonds, and citron.

4. Members of the families were busy making special gifts for Christmas; looking for the perfect fresh, green tree, usually a 5. secretly decorated the tree, because in the Old Country, children didn't see the tree or the gifts until the magic moment after Christmas Eve supper.

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has long been a holiday favorite as well as cuba,

apudingmeofblaryinswetmk,burdan baked mushrooms.

7. No Christmas table was complete without lentils, peas, plum jam and 8. The Christmas tree was decorated with and and other sweets.

9. At the foot of every tree, Czech families placed a with theCriscldnybeofha.

10. All of the decorations and celebrations were carried out so that the child could have a happy birthday.

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Bryan Lodge 39 YC To Present. Program

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Lodge 39 Youth Club will be having their Christmas Party December. 1, 1985. At this time, we will do a program for the adults and receive our perfect attendance trophies and have Santa visit all the children present.

We will also be going caroling that same afternoon before the party to a local nursing home. Everyone is asked to bring presents wrapped for the •Christmas Party at the Children's shelter. See you then!

Fraternally, Brian Faust (12) (11-21-85) —SP JS'T —

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NAME

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ADDRESS

LODGE #

SPJST CERTIFICATE # This is my original artwork, not traced or copied. I understand that it become' the property of the SPJST and will not be returned.

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Lodge 47, Seaton YC Plans Activities Just a quick reminder to Lodge 47 Youth Club that our next meeting will be held December 1st. All of the youth members will need to bring their skits, poems, stories, and talent ideas that day.

We will be practicing our Christmas program during the meeting. We will also have another practice Friday, December 6th while the adults will be decorating the hall Friday evening.

Our Christmas program and dinner will be at 4 p.m. December 8th. See you there!

Fraternally, Lori Greger (9) (11-21-85) SPJST

We, the undersigned ResolUtion Committee of Lodge Nove Kvety 35, Elk, on behalf of our membership, wish to express our sympathy to the family of our departed brother.

WESLEY DULOCK, who was killed in an auto mishap October 16, 1985 at age 56.

Mass of Christian Burial was at St. Martin's Catholic Church at Tours, Texas, with Monsignor Frank Miller officiating. Burial was at St. Martin's Cemetery at Tours.

Brother Dulock was born August 17, 1929 at Tours, and resided in that area all his life.

He had been employed at General Tire & Rubber Company for the past 29 years.

He was a veteran of the Korean War and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4819. He was married to Shirley Holder, April 23, 1957 at Ardmore, Oklahoma.

Survivors include his wife; two sons, Joseph Dale Dulock of Northcrest, David Dulock of Tours; one daughter, Deborah Lynn Tekell of Tours; one brother, John Vernon Dulock of West; four sisters, Mrs. A.J. (Bernice) Kutscherousky of West, Mrs. George (Georgia) Wood of Houston, Mrs. John (Kay) Bivona of Tours and Mrs. W.J. (Jackie) Taylor of Northcrest, and two grandchildren.

Brother Dulock became a member of our SPJST in February 1972 and served his lodge faithfully for many years.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Elizabeth Kubitza Rose Mary Banik Albert Banik —SPJST--

PODPORA LIDSKOST -- BRATRSTVI east Ceska*, itedni organ Slovanske Podporujiei Jednoty Statu Texas. zalo2ene roku 1897

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Oda Dopisovatelet Tak Vgelicos Anelka Houdkova Tak zase bylo hodne snehu kdyt na zapadu napadlo at etyfi stogy v tech Sierra Nevada hordch a na kalifornskkch ddlnicich bylo to ogklive. Take stovky honct ktefi chteli sehnat jeleny byli ztraceni a muselo se je jit hledat, a pry vice jak 15 bylo zabito gpatnkm poeasim. Take u Jezera Tahoe prk napadlo asi pet stop snehu.

V severni Minnesote a hofejgim Michiganu take byl snih. Asi 500 honct nemohli jiti honit skrze snih, a 31 honct muselo bkrt odvezeno helikopterama aby nezmrzli na horach.

Tedy tel Yosemite parku v Kalifornii, v koloradshkch San Juan hordch a vgude na ddlnicich bylo telko jet nekam. Vgude meli nizke teploty a nekde hodne pod nulu. Oeekavd se, te mnoho jich se ztratilo a moind zemfeli kdyi bylo tak chladno. Celkem pry 21 lidi ztratili Evoty v tom snehu a velke zime. Myslim, to kdy je v tomto ease tak (alive poeasi, to nemaji se honci vydat na hon a radeji sedet doma v tom teple. Molnd letos to bude jegte horgi s tou zimou--ale jen kdyi zde v Texasu u nas to nebude tak zle!

Veera a dnes zase hlasali, to v Jilni Americe v zemi Colombia meli ale tragedii kdy tamni sopka Nevado del Ruiz vybuchla v noci kdy lido spali a vrhla popel a horkou Idvu s bldtem na cele mesto, take snad pry asi pies 20 tisic pfiglo otivoty. To bldto bylo at 10 stop vysoke a moc lidi bylo pry zasypano a zemfeli net jim mohlo bkrt pomoleno. To mesto Armero je pry docela prye a neni po nem pamdtka.

Nektefi ztratili cele sve rodiny a nevedi co budou delat. Amerika ul zaslala milion dolart na vkpomoc a jegte potiebuji hodne lekt, jehel na davani injekci a vgeho jineho se jim bude muset dad. Je to tti hrozne co vge se letos na mnohkch rnistech pfihodilo, co lidi zabitkch a tel poranenkch, co majetkii zkaleno a tech chudacich, ktefi budou miti smutne svatky vanoeni-jiste na to nezapomenou nikdy.

Doufdm, to tato tragedie je tit posledni ktera se stane letos-- to main pravdu?

Nektefi vlidni tifednici by chteli mid v nagem Texasu loterii, h by to pry' plineslo velkk pfispevek statu, ale nag guverner White to rozhodne nechce, pry' by to pfivedlo sem mnoho tech gpatnkch a netadoucich lidi k nam.

Nektere staty to dovoluji, to pry jim to lehce pomilte sehnati potfebnkrch penez, ale nevim zda nag stat to bude kdy miti. Je to pravda, to mnohk ten zloeinec jde za tim a leccos se pak stane kde je tolik lidi ktefi chti ziskat lehko new pen& a mnohkm se to nevyplati.

V meste Connell (neni to daleko od Dallasu) tak jista svobodna matka mela dva mesice starou holeielcu, a kdyi musela pracovat, tak hledala opatrovnici pro dite a jedna se prihlaisyla a zddlo se, to by rnohla bkt to co hledala, jente ona mela falegne odporueeni, cot ona nevedela a pfijala ji. Ale kdy matka pfigla z pram domt tak dite a opatrovnice byly prye se vgim gatstvem

a fotografiemi ditete. Ted policie hleda zmizelou a matka je ne geastna, asi chtela dite nekomu prodat-- nebot' deti nyni pfinesou velke penize. Nyni ov g em matka lituje, to nebyla opatrnej gi a vice nepdtrala po vysvedeeni to tenske, nebot' jakk to bude Evot pro ni jestli dite sve nikdy ut nespatfi? Ut tolikrat v novinach a na televizi byly leny varovane, aby byly opatrne kdyi nekoho neznaji, ale piece vkly se najde nekdo, kdo dovede ogidit lidstvo. Pfdli bychom ji, aby se dite brzy naglo kdy byly vyddny plakaty s popisem a v novindch a na televizi ladaji lid aby pomohl dite najit. Je to smutne.

Tak zase Simon Wiesenthal, lidovskk elovek kterk celk Evot venuje hleddnim tech nemeckkch zloeinct jent za Druhe vdlky posilali Mk do tech tdbort aby tam byli usmrceni nyni zas mel tspech to na g el Waltera Kutschmanna kterk zabil 1500 lidu v Polsku a 20 tidovskkch profesort a 18 jejich rodinnkch elent. Toto se pfihodilo v Buenos Aires, Argentine.

Jegte je jich nekolik tech darebaku a snad je ten Wiesenthal nekdy brzy najde aby byli potrestani dobfe za to, co peed lety hrozneho ueinili, nebot' to jiste zaslouli!

Neddvno v statu Oregonu El jeden tak zvank "Baghwan Rajneesh" at a daleke Indie kterk se Evil vyutivdni tamnich lidi, ktefi mu ddvali penize a mel se dobie z toho. Mel celkem 93 drahkch aut znaeky "Rolls Royce" jent on sam poulival, mel tam pozemek celkch 64 tisic akar s budovama a to v ge musel zde zanechat minulk tkden. Nase vldda ho vyslkchala ohledne jiste imigraeni prieiny, nebot' se vyna glo, to nektere sve pfivrtenci z tech cizich zemich opatiil jim manlelstvi s americkkmi obeany (a to jen proto, aby tito mohli zirstati zde v Americe). On plitom kfive pfisahal, cot je proti zakonu a tak byl ve vezeni 12 dni a pak ho nage vlada vypovedela prye a musel se vrdtit do rodne Indie. Take musel zaplatit 400 tisic pokuty net odjel a jiste se tam nebude miti tak dobfe jako zde, nebot' je tam velice moc bidy mezi lidem. bych rada vedela, proe musel miti tolik tech drahkch aut? \Wye to stalo stragne penize a jedno anebo dve auta by byly stagily-- nernyslite? On nesmi yam pomkglet se sem vratit drive net za 5 let, vIdda to zakdzala.

V nagem Dallasu je asi 500 obchodu ktere patfi cizim zemim a Japonci pry' vlastni asi petinu tech obchodt. Jsou to etyfi japonske banky a je gte snad koncem tohotu roku pfibudou dal gi, a mini tet zafidit vice vgelijakkch obchodt. Tak za chvrli budeme zde miti vge motne a myslim, to Dallas jegte vice pak poroste.

Zdej gi mnoho-ndsobnk rniliondf Ross Perot chtel darovati 70 miliont aby to indidnske museum z Novell° Yorku byla prelotend do nageho Dallasu ale ti v torn statu na severu tomu nechti pfipustit a tak nevime, jak to vge pak dopadne. Je to pry velice pekna museum a jiste bychom si pfdli ji miti zde nebof je historicke vzknosti.

V roce 1826 Indiani tehdy prodali vetgi kus pozemku v Novem Yorku (kde oni by nyni chteli pfestehovat ten museum aby men vice -mista na v ge), ale nektefi

chti radeji do Texasu. Tehdy ten pozemek se koupil od India.nt za $24.00, cot je jiste smegna, cena (co by nyni pfines1), le?

Jeden policista zde se negfastnou nahodou sam postielil kdy rozlil si kdvu na svou pistol a, pfi utirdni tar), tato vygla a stfelila ho do zeber a 'Eel mu zasabla jatra a skoro ho uhodila do srdce. Nachazi se ve valnem stave v Baylor nemocnici no operaci. Cloy& opravdu musi bkt opatrnk kdy ma zbraii u sebe. Doufdme, to ten policista se brzy uzdravi a jiste bude opatrnejgi nyni.

Dovedela jsem se, to v eervnu bude zde v nagem Fair Parku dosti velka vkstava at z tiny, ktera potrva celkch gest mesicii a bude miti na ukatku prk astronomii, kompass, medecinu, keramiku a pri tom budou asi 16 femesilnikt ktefi budou pfedvddet jak vyribet papir, vygivky, porcelanove zboli, tisknuti malbu, a papirove draky. Oeekdva se, to asi 600 tisic navgtevnikit pfijde se podivat a tel to pry pfinese $19 miliont dolart vktelku nagemu mestu. Take ten museum chce ziskat aspoii neco pies I1 miliont dolaru ktere jsou nutne a to pry dob1e oslavi etyficdte vkroei toho museum.

Doufame, le se jim to vge vydali a tel chceme aby bide se pfi gli podivat na nejvagi vkstavu kterd, lcdy pfibyla do na,geho mesta.

Zase oznamovali, to v to negfastne zemi Colombii pry to sopka zaeind "rumplovat" a fide tam maji strach, to zase obrovske zatopy toho horkeho blata budou chrlit a v ge pohibi. Bylo by to hrozne kdyby tomu tak bylo, nebot' pry asi 22 tisic lidi ztratili tivoty a tit vice neni potfeba. Potfebovali by vice lekt a medecin pro poranene a je pot •eba penez na v gechno. Je to gpatne.

Ten Bhagwan Rajneesh ut pfijel zpet do Indie kde byl nadgene uvitdn svkimi eleny to sekty ate ut tam zitstane jako jejich virdce. Ale ti elenove v tom Oregonu jsou nyni bez viidce a maji strach, to nyni nebudou miti ty velke vkdelky jako meli kdy tam byl ten Bhagwan Rajneesh. Mnohdy pak nastanou rirzne nesrovnalosti mezi eleny a pak se v ge rozpadne a je konec.

Budou tet miti starosti s jeho majetkem a s temi auty ktere musi prodat a vge urovnat.

Ten nag president Reagan a Ruskk Gorbaeov ut jsou oba v tom Svkcarsku a nevime, jak to vge dopadne v to schtzi. Nektefi jsou toho smkglenf, to dobfe dopadne-- ale je dost tech ktefi zase nevefi, h neco dobreho se tam vykona. Musime tedy eekat a prat to nejlepgi, aby u jednou byl mir ve svete!

—SPJST-

Zfistan Tu S

Muziko teska Vefim tomu, to pfesidleni nagi rodiny na venkov (za prvni svttove valky) bylo rozhodujicim tdobim, ktere mi vnuklo chut' psat zpevave polky valdky. Dostal jsem se tarn k vesnickkm taneenim zabavam, kde jsem s amaterskYmi muzikanty pfehril velke mnolstvi prostkch melodii a dasto jsem pfemkglel nad peknkmi napady negkolenkch autort. Pomatu

ve mne zrdla touha pokusit se take o neco takoveho, co by se muzikantum dobre hrdlo a aby to nutilo do tance, pfipadne i ke znevu jednoduchkch dobfe na melodii posazenkch.

Tehdy se hodne zpivaly kuplety, z nicht nektere byly velmi pilsobive.

Pokusil jsem se tedy o kuplet a tak vznikla vlastne moje prvni pisnieky, i kdy s nedlouhkm tivotem (1918). Jej1 okamlitk tispech byl pro mne velkkim povzbuzenirn. Vedel jsem, to Idnr, kteremu dnes fikdme "lidovka," vznikl jako pfirozend potfeba hudbymilovneho lidu, kterk pro sve nekomplikovane prostfedi potrebuje konsonantni muziku, neupovidane pisnieky a tance v domicich intonacich i rytmu. Citil jsem, to zde, jedine zde mohu pfispet lidove muzice a zpevu, na vyggi polohy jsem nestaeil. Prvni tispegne pokusy mne zavazovaly pokraeovat smerem, kterk mi hudebnici i posluchaei jil v samkch zatacich. Nic na veci nezmenilo, to jsem jinak gel za svknypevnkm diem stat se dobrkm hrdeem v profesionalnim prostfedi. "Lidovku" povaluji za lanr, kterk je tabu z jednoho prosteho drivodu, to totil vznikl jakousi "samoobsluhou" lidu, kterk pro svoje prostfedi a sluchove naroky potfeboval vlastni pisnieky a muziku virbec. Da se snadno dolotit, to si je prosti lide pfevatne psali sami, skladatele byli z nich, z jejich prostiedi, dobfe vedeli, co je potfebne.

Provedeme-li seznam tispegnkch autort, zjistime snadno, to to byli pfevane samoukove, tijici vet ginou na venkove. Nic neznamena tvrzeni, to lidovka je "skvrnou na eeske hudebnosti" a le by se mela zlikvidovat.

Vznikla tam, kde doposud pine dkrchd a tamtel se rozhodne o jejim zdniku.

Neni sarnospasitelna, nettoei na ostatni tanry a chybne je tvrzeni, niei hudebni vkus. Ndrodnk posluchae nema nikde na svete tolik motnosti dojit si za umeleckkm potitkem z hudby jako u nds. Skuteene velke umeni vznikd vkly bez obav, to bude ohroleno maliekostmi. Nage lidovka je 2anr, kterk zfetelne prozrazuje svou ndrodnost a ti, ktefi se k ni hlasi, nemedituji o torn, jak velkou ei malou umeleckou hodnotu ma.. Je proste jejich a potfebuji ji. Zije i ye mestech, nekdy trochu pozmenena odlignkm prostiedim, tije i tam, kde dopinuje krajove narodni pisnieky.

Vgechno toto mne zajimd vice jak Wes& roku, zcela oddelene od meho povoldni profesiondlru'ho hudebnika, je to muj opravdovk konieek. Lidovku charm jako oddechovou zdletitost a snatim se ji vgemotne brdnit proti neodpovednkm utokum. Mirj vztah k hudbe vette pfitom zfistava vldy pink obdivu a ticty, kterd mne provdzela jako hudebnika i jako posluchaee po cely Evot. Jinak jsem zastdncem eistkch Idnrt a nemivam dobrk pocit, kdy se zcela zbyteene michaji. Tieba smyecosn'y kvartet klasickeho mistra netfeba jakkoliv menit; je stale dosti atraktivni pro soudobe posluchaee.

Dechovka se nemusi snalit o projev, kterk je pfirozenk utvaru zcela odlignemu a dobre lidovce neslugi naeechrdvdni prvky, ktere jsou neslueitelne s pfivodnim organismem.

Doposud tije v obvykle podobe a tak

14/ViNTNIK-27. listopada 1985 jako o jejim vzniku, bude si lid rozhodovat a zaniku, na kterjr pravdepodobne budeme muset jegte poekat.

Karel Vacek

Texane Ceskeho Pilvodu ,?omahaji Zdejgim Historikum Ofednici celo-statni spolku"Texane Ceskeho Pfivodu" te2 znamd jako "TOCA" sdelili, 2e byly prijate dotazy od jednotlivai kteff se zajimaji o podpofeni toho 1986 texaskeho Sesquicentennialu.

Ceske osady, spolky a jednotlivci ktefi planuji se pfidat aktivne pro ten 1986 texaskjr Sesquicentennial jako eleni "Texane Ceskeho Pftvodu" jsou uvedomeni, ie pomoc je na ceste.

Mnozi tide dobrovolne se pfihlasili, 2e pomohou a poradi v reanjrch easti v projektu toho Sesquicentennidlu.

Ceske rodinne historie: Rodinne historikove mohou pfijit do styku s pani Beatrice Barler (rozend Ripple) pro poradu a pro listek pro navod jak pokraeovati s psanim va gf rodinnou historii. Jeji adresa je: Post Office Box 146, Bellville, Texas 77418.

Ceske historicke znaeky: Navod a volnjr listek kter y' vysvetlf jak obchleti historickou znaeku pro opravdu duleiite mista aneb osoby bude yam dodam5 panem Edward Janeeka, Route 1, Box 212A (Dubina), Weimar, Texas 78962 anebo Katerina Wokaty, 2102 North Jecker St., Victoria, Texas, 77901.

Ceskjr seznam dle povoldni: Tento projekt bude obsahovati sbirku kratkj,ch spisfi (a fotek) o lidech Ceskeho pfivodu kteff byli v rfunjrch povoldnich jako doktoii, prdvnici, og etfovatelky, in2enyii, geologove, atd. 2adostni formu a poradu mute bjrt obstardno od Josephine Kopecky Hejl Legg, 308 Devonshire Drive, San Antonio, Texas, 78209.

Historie eeskjrch gkol: Poradu na pripraveni historie eeskjrch gkol ye vagi osade mo2no obdr2eti od pani Janet Doskocil Kasner, 3910 Deer Trail, Temple, Texas 76501.

Vgeobecnjr spravce a vykonavatel to "Texane Ceskeho Pfivodu" pri Sesquicentennialniho projektu, bude pan Jerry Valchar, Post Office Box 3147, Temple, Texas 76503. ov

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StM110.031:4` TEXANE C'ESKtHO POVODU Ta "Texane Ceskeho Pfivodu" znaeka ktera je ukazovand nahofe byla schvalend Statni Texaskou Sesquicentennialnf komisi pro potfebu v pusobenf a udalosti ktere jsou poutite eeskjrzni osadami aneb lidmi behem toho Sesquicentennialniho roku s mengim obmezenim.

Navrhnute potfeby to znaeky Sesquicentennialni. Ta Sesquicentennialni znaeka bude zhotovend aby se mohlo dati na pfednf a zadni east auta, na knoflikach, na tepickh, vazanky na triekach, atd., s tem.' pismeny "Texane Ceskeho Piivodu" psano anglicky i eesky.

Tato Sesquicentennialni znaeka je pravo naldadatelske ale je dovoleno pouiti v celo-statnich eesk*ch einnosti a takto upotfebeni jeji je 2adano, Jedno omezeni je, 2e znaeka nesmf bjrt

upoaebend na osobni zisk pro jednotlivce aneliO spoleenost. Nejlepe predem obdrleti povolenf na new Znatica (Anglicky Logo). takoveho.

--SP J ST —

VANOtf Ni NAPADY

Learn Czech With Us 69th lesson. Word Formation.

Names of actions Verbal nouns (see lesson 49) kupovani (buying), obeerstvenf (refreshment), koureni (smoking), stehovani (moving), narozeni (birth), placeni (payment), MUM (medical treatment), vafenf (cooking, boiling)

Names of results of actions -ek: (mostly from perfective transitive verbs with a prefix), odpoeinek (rest: odpoeinout), odpadky, pl. (garbage, litter), polibek (kiss: polfbit), zakusek (dessert, sweet), dodatek (appendix, addition), vjrstraek (cutting, clipping), vyrobek (product)

8. Feminine nouns -ka: ueitelka, doktorka, 2aeka prodavaeka, Ce gka, Moravanka, Pra2anka, malifka -yid: (mostly after g, k, h, ch, r) 2dIcyne, kolegyne, ministryne, hospodyne, pfedsedkyne (chairman), umelkyne, svedkyne (witness), tchyne (mother-in-law), bohyne (goddess) -ice: fifednice, taneenice, samice (female), lvice (:lev), tygfice, medvedice -(ov)na: krdlovna, cisafovna, kne2na (princess), glechtiena (noble woman), Pfemyslovna, Stuartovna -ova: Novakovd, Skfivankovd, Svobodovd, krejeova (dressmaker)

9. Names of young ones ptdee, medvide, novorozene (newborn child), dvojee (twin), devee, vnouee (:vnuk) Adjectives

a) formed from animate nouns -fiv, -in (possessive adjectives): bratriiv, otctiv, sestfin, matein, Janfiv, Petrfiv, 012in, Jilinin (see lesson 43) -sky/-ckjr : (not of an individual, but of a whole group, kind) eeskji, delnickjr (working class), otcovske povinnosti (paternal), napoleonske valky, musiskj, rod, krdlovskjr hrad (royal), kofiske kopyto (hoof) -ei: ptati mlacle, kralici lade, bjrei zapasy (bullfight), teleci maso, divei velikost (size)

b) formed from inanimate and abstract nouns -ovy: lednovji, hodinovjr, easovjr, zeleninovjr , masovjr, eajovjr, prilmyslovjr , lidovjr , platovjr (:platsalary), (OW poschod'ovjr hvezdnjr, vetrnjr (windy), tepelnjr, ieleznjr, mleenj, vyrobek, pisemnjr test (written), rodinny pfitel strojni vjrroba, lodnf listek, rani hfibe (yearling colt), jarni poeasf, nedelrif program, vychodni vitr, jinni mote, (gni lekaf, pivnf syr, kalendafni rok Observe: srdeenf choroba (disease)— srdeenjr elovek (cordial), spravnjr vjrsledek (correct result)— spravnf budova (administrative building); sluneenjr den (sunny) — sluneeni svetlo, rune brambory (ea-rly p.)— ranni noviny (morning paper) -en*: (made of/from) koIenjr (:kide), dratenjr (:drat-wire), vinenjr (:vina), hlinenjr (:hlina-earth), medenjr (med'-copper), dfevenjl , olovenj, (:olovo-lead) (to be continued) JAN HOLUB —SPJSTSOUTE2 Zna§ dobfe Krkono§e je ureena pro inky gkol .na Trutnovsku a Semilsku. Letos se jeji otazky zarnefuji zejmena na ochranu krkonaske pfirody.

—SPJST---

Vanodni atmosferu domova zahajuji kaidjf rok zakoupenim zeleneho jmeli. Nastiikarn je lakern na vlasy, protoie tim se oiivi a udiii jeho barva. Podobno jako u podzimni ikebany, kde zase udriuji barvu a svelest krasne tvarovanych dubovitch listu tim, ie list vsunu mezi dva pijaky a piejedu iehliakou. Kousek zeleneho jmeli nastiikam nikoliv obyeejnirm, ale stfibrnifm vlasovitm sprejem. Pak zavesim adventni kalendai, na nerni se kaidie prosincovy den otevie jedno okenko se zlatjan disliakem. Zotviranirmi okenky se celkovy obrazek pozmeni a dopini. Na havelskern trhu v Praze koupim d y e vet§i vetviaky borovice i se §i§kou, umistim je do vazy a mime pfizdobim stfibrr*ni staniolovjrmi tiasnemi. Na ozdobri f talifek dam jablko a do neho zapichnu sviaku.

Nekdy talifek piizdobuji mal erni kousky zlateho jmeli nebo pozlacenifrni malymi vla§skjimi ofechy, popiipade drobounlokmi §i§kami a hvezdiekami ze staniolu. Nebo do jablka vpichuji paratka, ukonoim je rozinkou a je z toho vanoeni jelek.

Kdyi je das, pfibude i snehulak: zmadkarn kus novinoveho papiru do koule o prOmeru peti centimetril, obalim vatou a praiji.

Sesiji tii koule, pii§iji male kno-

fliky, z plsti °di, nos a Usta a [Adam papirov* klobouk. Okolo rozestavirn do§le vanodni gratulace a pfidam i ty nejhezei a nejvtipnej§i z loriska di piedloliska. Take zave§uji na stenu jednu ei doe slamene ozdoby na stromedek. Jincr rok zase zave§uji malt' vanodni ko§leek na barevne stuze. Na vanoeni stul pokladam male ozdoby: Na hvezdu z tuheho papiru nalepim kousek umeleho jehliai, doe malinke silky a dva tii barevne koralky. A pod stromeeek, na kterem je vedle kupovanych vidycky nejaka papirova, det'skou rukou vyrobena ozdoba, davame na darky jmenovky — ale ne ty neosobni, kupovane, ale nakreslene v rodine pied lety a ochranovane a dopliiovane kaidoroane. Jsou nakresleny vodovymi barvami na atvrtce skryte pod celofanem a jsou na nich vetviaky, etyilistky, srdiaka, kodieky, kralici apod. Vedle osobite tvorby i obkresleni hrdinove des4ch modernich pohadek. Rumcajs, maxipes Fik, Kiemilek a VochomOrka a dal§i.

Wady, ktere zastavaji zachovane, rodi dal§i napady. Vidycky je dobie, kdyi to v rodine jeden ikusi a ostatni se pfidaji uvidite.

0. NYTROVA Snimek D. Roliolcova

VEDA PRO

v ramci RVHP, kde pini vjrznamne koordinatni furikce a podfli se ta na fade projektii Svetove zdravotnicke organizace. (ro)

ZDRAVi LID! Nejvet g fm eeskoslovenskjr'm medicfnskjrm vyzkumnym pracovigtem je Institut klinicke a experirnentalni mediciny (IKEM) v Praze. Institut vznikl v roce 1971 spojenim gesti dfive samostatnych ustavu ministerstva zdravotnictvi CSR. Dnes ma temef 1100 pracovm'ku, 290 lidek a 12 vedeckovjrzkumnjrch zakladen a odbornjrch pracovigf. Hlavnimi ukoly Institutu je vedeckovjizkumna einnost, poskytovani specializovane leeebne preventivnf pete a vjrchova vedeckjrch pracovnik6. \wed pracovnici IKEM se zamefuji pfedev g im na kardiovaskularnf program a na transpiantace Iivotne dfile2itjrch orgami. V pfigtich letech k nim jegte pfibude program zamefenj, na cukrovku. Pokud jde o pfenosy organfi, stoji na prvnim miste peee o nemoene s nezvratnjrm selhanfm ledyin. V CSSR se jig uskutednilo asi 1000 transplantaci ledvin, z toho temef polovina v IKEM. V polovine roku 1983 se zae,aly v tomto Astavu provadet kombinovane transplantace slinivky Mkt" a ledviny, v roce 1984 zde byl zahajen klinicky program transplanted' srdce. IKEM je vysoce uznavan i v zahranief. Rozvfjf rozsahlou spoluprici

—SPJST--

35 LET SILONU Podnik Silon Plana nad Luinicf (Ltdnice) v Jdnich Cechach slavi letos 35 let tispegne pram. Vjrrobu zandjil v roce 1950W jako prvni tovarna na chemicka vlakna v socialistickem spoleeenstvf. Nazev Silon dostal podle jednoho z prvnich vjrrobkii, polyarnidoveho hedvabi. Dues ma Silon 2200 zamestnancii a objemem vjrroby se fadi na etvrte misto v Johoeeskem kraji. Je monopolnim vjrrobcem polyesterovjrch vldken, kter'ch roene dodava pod obchodnim nizvem Tesil 20 tisk tun. 2adane jsou i rybdfske vlasce a vjpletove materialy.

Zdravotnikfun slouif polyesterove monofily k vfrobe podpfirne mil lcy dialyzatoru umele ledviny. K poslednim vjirobnim novinkam Silonu path polyesterove vlakno TESIL 22 a jeho modifikace. MA uiitnjrch vlastnostech koneeneho v‘jrobku. Na rozvoji wiroby podniku se podili samostatne stiedisko vljzkumu, ktere maisi poloprovozem 115 zamestnandi. (ro-) —SPJST-

Wednesday, November 27, 1985-VESTAK/15 '11111111111111111

SPJST CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY

p.m. (Ladies bring desserts); Santa's visit; Dance, music by The Moonlighters; Open to Public after 8 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 44--RVOS Christmas Party; Open to Public at 8 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 21-Brazos Express Saturday, Dec. 28-Jerry Haisler Tuesday, Dec. 31-New Year's Eve Dance; Country Drifters *** LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY Saturday, Nov. 30-Heart of Texas Road Gang Lodge Business Meeting Second Monday every month at 7:30 p.m. Friday night dances 8:30 to 12:30 and Saturday night dances 9:00 to 1:00 ***

LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Friday, Nov. 29-Hall Closed Sunday, Dec. 1-Lodge Meeting/Election of Officers, 3 p.m.; Youth Club Meeting, 2:15 p.m.; Christmas Party/Program following Lodge Meeting Friday, Dec. 6-Social Sunday, Dec. 8-Hoover Christmas Party Thursday, Dec. 12-Fred Mechell Party Friday, Dec. 13-Social Friday, Dec. 20-Social Saturday, Dec. 21-CB Club Public Dance; Ed Reinke & His Swingsters, 8-12 Sunday, Dec. 22-Straten Christmas Party Wednesday, Dec. 25-Soukup Christmas Party Friday, Dec. 27-Social *** LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK Sunday, Dec. 1-Youth Club Monthly Meeting/Decorate Tree/Make Tree Decorations, 2 p.m.; Lodge Monthly Meeting, 4:30 p.m.; Covered Dish Supper, 5:30 p.m. (Members bring enough food); Christmas Youth Program/Santa's Visit, 6:30 p.m. *** LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX Saturday, Nov. 30-Southern Tradition Friday, Dec. 6-Youth Club Party Saturday, Dec. 7-Private Christmas Party Saturday, Dec. 14-Southern Wave Sunday, Dec. 15-SPJST Meetings, 2 & 3 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 21-Texas Unlimited Saturday, Dec. 28-People's Choice Tuesday, Dec. 31-New Year's Eve Dance: Southern Wave ***

LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS (Lodge meeting every 2nd Wednesday of each month; Bingo night every Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.

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LODGE NO. 17, NEW TABOR Sunday, Dec. 1-Annual Memorial Service, 6 p.m.; Youth Program/Christmas Dinner; Ladies bring pastry *** LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN Saturday, Nov. 30-Doug Davis & The Note Roppers, 8:30-12:30 Saturday, Dec. 7-Hi-Toppers, 8:30-12:30 Sunday, Dec. 8-Polka Dots, 4-8 Sunday, Dec. 15-Lee Roy Matocha, 4-8 Saturday, Dec. 21-King of Swing Saturday, Dec. 28-Fabulous Six Tuesday, Dec. 31-New Year's Eve Dance: King of Swing, 8-12,; $10 Per Person (All Saturday dances, 8:30 to 12:30; all Sunday dances, 4 to 8) *** LODGE NO. 20, GRANGER Sunday, Dec. 1-Annual Meeting & Christmas Party, 2:30 p.m. at American Legion Hall, Granger; Members bring covered dishes to serve with barbecue; also Santa plans to visit ft**

LODGE NO. 23, MORAVIA Sunday, Dec. 8-Annual Lodge Meeting/Election of Officers, 2 p.m. at Eddie Vrana's cabin; Members bring sandwiches, kolache and cake ***

LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Saturday, Nov. 30-Jerry'Haisler, 8-12 Saturday, Dec. 7-No Dance Sunday, Dec. 8-Lodge Christmas Party, 3 p.m.; Youth Club Program, 4 p.m.; Meal served at 5 p.m.; bring salad or vegetable and dessert Wednesday, Dec. 11-Regular Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 14-Dance: Music by Silver City Monday, Dec. 16-Board Meeting Saturday, Dec. 21-Dance: Music by Leather & Lace Wednesday, Dec. 25-Merry Christmas (Vesele Vanoce) Saturday, Dec. 28-Dance: Music by Sterling Country Tuesday, Dec. 31-New Year's Eve Dance: Music by Silver City; Reservations call 985-2556 or at Dances; Admission, $5 per person *** LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Saturday, Dec. 7-Country Noblemen Tuesday, Dec. 31-New Year's Eve Dance; Texas Dutchmen (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. 28, EAST BERNARD

Sunday, Dec. 1-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m. *** LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR Saturday, Nov. 30-Fritz Hodde & The Fabulous Six Tuesday, Dec. 31-New Year's Eve Dance: Eddie Ray & The Polka Dots (C/W, P/W), 8:30!?

No Reservations (All Saturday dances, 8:30-12:30 unless otherwise specified; Sunday dances, 3-9. For rentals call 512-352-5685) *** LODGE NO. 33, BLEIBLERVILLE Sunday, Dec. 8-Annual Meeting & Election of Officers, 1 p.m.; Members bring sweets for social *** LODGE NO. 35, ELK Saturday, Nov. 30-Cherokee Rose Friday, Dec. 6-Decorate Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 7-Jerry & Melody Five Sunday, Dec. 8-Christmas Party, 3 p.m.; Youth Program, 4 p.m.; meal served afterwards; Ladies bring sweets Saturday, Dec. 14-Cherokee Rose Saturday, Dec. 21-Gold Rush Saturday, Dec. 28-Topaz Tuesday, Dec. 31-New Year's Eve Dance: Topaz *** LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN Sunday, Dec. 1-Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m.; Party begins at 4:30 p.m. Potluck meal and everyone bring food for family & invited guest(s); Santa's visit after meal and live entertainment, 6-8 p.m. *** LODGE NO. 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE Monday, Dec. 2-Bingo Thursday, Dec. 5-Youth Club Meeting & Christmas Party Friday, Dec. 6-1st National Bank Party Saturday, Dec. 7-Bass Enterprises Party Monday, Dec. 9-Bingo Monday, Dec. 16-Bingo Wednesday, Dec. 18-Monthly Meeting Monday, Dec. 23-Bingo Monday, Dec. 30-Bingo Tuesday, Dec. 31-SPJST New Year's Eve Dance (License Permit Number is 30007284004-10010).

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Thursday, Nov. 28-Happy Thanksgiving Day Saturday, Nov. 30-Harold Strand Orch. (B/R) Sunday, Dec. 1-Lodge & Youth Club Meetings, 2 p.m.; Election of Chairpersons & Committees Tuesday, Dec. 3-Choral rehearsal, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 6-Decorate Hall & practice for Youth Program, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 7-Eddie Ray & The Polka Dots Sunday, Dec. 8-Lodge 47 Members' Christmas Party; Hall opens at 3 p.m.; Youth/Adult Program, 4 p.m.; Happy Hours, 5-6; Supper, 6 p.m.; Everyone bring salads & sweets Tuesday, Dec. 10-Choral Group, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 14-The Central Texas Sounds (formerly Ellinger Combo) Monday, Dec. 16-Board of Trustees' Meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 21-Wence Shimek Wednesday, Dec. 25-Merry Christmas from Lodge 47 Officers & Members Saturday, Dec. 28-Donnie Wavra & The HiLiters Tuesday, Dec. 31-New Year's Eve; Jerry Haisler & The Melody Five; Reservations at Saturday night dances or clal (817) 985-2545 weekdays *** LODGE NO. 51, ELLINGER Wednesday, Dec. 11-Annual Meeting & Election of Officers, 6:30 p.m. at Ellinger Fire Station Or**

LODGE NO. 54, WEST Saturday, Nov. 30-Wernet Wedding Sunday, Dec. 1-Sokol Arts/Craft Sale Sunday, Dec. 8-SPJST Lodge 54 Annual Meeting/Election of Officers; Christmas Dinner; also Santa's Visit Saturday, Dec. 14-West Community Hospital Christmas Party Thursday, Dec. 19-Sokol Christmas Party *** LODGE NO. 63, SWEET HOME Sunday, Dec. 8-Lodge Meeting & Election of Officers, 1:30 p.m. at Firemen's Hall, Sweet Home; Members bring food for lunch *** LODGE NO. 66, WACO Saturday, Nov. 30-Mainstreet Texas Saturday, Dec. 7-Lodge 66 Members' Christmas Party; Doors open, 3 p.m.; meal, 5

LODGE NO. 79, CORPUS CHRISTI Wednesday, Dec. 11-Lodge Meeting & Election of Officers, 6:30 p.m.; a covered dish meal afterward Sunday, Dec. 15-Christmas Party, 3 p.m. at the Hall ***

LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND (Bingo Night every Thursday, at 7 p.m.; Lie. Permit No. 30000077-419-001). ***

LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Saturday, Dec. 7-Country Boys Polka Band Sunday, Dec. 15-Lodge Christmas Party/Installation of Officers, 5 p.m.; Free refreshments, 5-6 p.m.; Members bring side dish & pastry to serve with ham Monday, Dec. 16-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 31-New Year's Eve Dance: Bill Kucera's Czech Mates *** LODGE NO. 87, TEMPLE Friday, Dec. 13-Lodge Meeting, 7 p.m.; meal served afterwards (Bring vegetable/salad/dessert for family & invited guests) ***

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON. Saturday, Nov. 30-Russ Morgan, Big Band Music (Dress Code) Wednesday, Dec. 4-Birthday Club Social/Card Party/Luncheon Friday, Dec. 6-Texas Brew (C/W) Saturday, Dec. 7-Donnie Wavra & The HiLiters (PM) Wednesday, Dec. 11-Birthday Club Meeting/Luncheon Saturday, Dec. 14-Knights of Dixie (B/R/Var.) Friday, Dec. 20-Jim Gough & The Cosmopolitan Cowboys Featuring Bob Wills (C/W) Saturday, Dec. 21-John Sullivan, Big Band Music (B/R); DRESS CODE Saturday, Dec. 28-Al Pierson, Big Band USA (B/R); ,DRESS CODE Tuesday, Dec. 31-New Year's Eve Dance; Lee Roy Matocha (P/W) Free Czech lessons every Monday (except the 2nd Monday of Lodge 88 Meeting), 7:30 p.m.

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) it**

LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH Tuesday, Dec. 31-New Year's Eve Dance, 8:30-12:30 (More information later) (Every Friday Night Ballroom Dancing) *** LODGE NO. 107, FLORESVILLE Sunday, Dec. 8-Catered Meal, 12:30-1:00 p.m.; Lodge Meeting, Election of Officer & Installation Ceremony LODGE NO. 130, DALLAS & SOKOL ZIZKA Saturday, Dec. 7-Jodie Mikula Band Friday, Dec. 13-Lodge Meeting, 6:30 p.m.; Christmas Party (Bring $4 gift for Man or Woman) Saturday, Dec. 21-Christmas Dance; Bill Kucera's Czechmates Tuesday, Dec. 31-New Year's Eve Dance; Harold Strand Orch.

(Dance time 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 Law ***

LODGE NO. 133, SAN ANTONIO Sunday, Dec. 15-Chrismtas Dinner & Brief Lodge Meeting, 12:30 p.m. at St. Margaret Mary's Activity Hall, 1314 Fair Avenue LODGE NO. 139, DANBURY Wednesday, Dec. 4-Lodge Meeting, 7 p.m. followed by social for those attending the meeting *** LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON Sunday, Dec. 11-Annual Lodge Meeting/Election of Officers, 1 p.m. (Date was changed) Friday, Dec. 20-Christmas Party, 7:30 p.m.

LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH Sunday, Dec. 8-Metroplex Lodges Christmas Party at Lodge 183, Mid-Cities Thursday, Dec. 19-Christmas Party, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 31-New Year's Eve Dance; Jerry Max Lane * (Bingo every Friday, 7:30 p.m.)

LODGE NO. 155, AUSTIN -" Wednesday, Dec. 4-Christmas Party at Sirloin Stockade Private Room, 5607 North Lamar, 7 p.m. (Phone: 451-5357) **ft

LODGE NO. 161, LA PARITA Sunday, Dec. 8-Lodge Meeting, 11:30 a.m. at K-Bobs, Pleasanton *** LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA Saturday, Nov. 30-Legends (C/W) Saturday, Dec. 7-Texas Brew (C/W) Saturday, Dec. 14-Wilderness (C/W) Saturday, Dec. 21-Neal Hart (C/W) Saturday, Dec. 28-Lee Roy Matocha (Var.) Tuesday, Dec. 31-New Year's Eve Dance; Vrazels (Var.) (Lodge meetings every 4th Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. and Board of Trustees' Meeting every 2nd Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m.) *** LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Wednesday, Nov. 27-The Debonaires Saturday, Nov. 28-(To be announced) Saturday, Dec. 7-Jodie Jay Friday, Dec. 13-Members' Christmas Party Saturday, Dec. 14-The Debonaires Saturday, Dec. 21-The Gentries Friday, Dec. 27-Leather & Lace Saturday, Dec. 28-NO DANCE Tuesday, Dec. 31-New Year's Eve Dance: The Gentries (Board of Trustees' meeting every 1st Wed. of each month at 7:30 p.m. Lodge Meeting every 2nd Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. Bingo every Tuesday, doors open at 5:30 p.m. and Game time, 7 p.m.; License No. 17420422390-41002) ***

LODGE NO. 178, LONGVIEW-KILGORE Saturday, Nov. 30-Noonday Express Saturday, Dec. 7-Wild Card Thursday, Dec. 12-Regular Meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 14-Katra Country Saturday, Dec. 21-Texas Shoot Out Saturday, Dec. 28-Texas Shoot Out Tuesday, Dec. 31-New Year's Eve Dance: Katra Country ***

LODGE NO. 179, WARRENTON Saturday, Dec. 14-Lodge Meeting & Christmas Party at Round Top Rifle Association Hall; Members bring covered dishes ***

LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON Saturday, Nov. 30-Ramblin' Rhythm Saturday, Dec. 7-Country Junction Sunday, Dec. 8-Christmas Party for Lodges 92, 154, 180 & 183 at Host Lodge 183 in Arlington Saturday, Dec. 14-Rhythm Reunion Saturday, Dec. 21-Ramblin' Rhythm Saturday, Dec. 28-Gentries Tuesday, Dec. 31-New Year's Eve; Ramlin' Rhythm (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 Sunday, Dec. 8-Hosting Christmas Party for Lodges 92, 154, 180 & 183 (Bingo every Sunday, 2 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; License Permit #17516910506-41002) ***

LODGE NO. 185, NEW BRAUNFELS Saturday, Dec. 21-Christmas Party, 6 p.m.--?, Civic Center, Canyon Lake ***

LODGE NO. 186, CALDWELL (Every Monday, Wednesday & Saturday during September & October Bingo Games at 7:30 p.m.; no longer able to give away free meals, however, the kitchen is always open; License Permit No. 17420733093-41000) *** LODGE NO. 187, ROUND ROCK Thursday, Nov. 28-Thanksgiving; Debonaires Friday, Nov. 29-Velvets Saturday, Nov. 30-People's Choice Friday, Dec. 6-Private Saturday, Dec. 7-Private Friday, Dec. 13-Debonaires Saturday, Dec. 14-Private Friday, Dec. 20-Leather & Lace Saturday, Dec. 21-Dena Kaye Monday, Dec. 23-Private Friday, Dec. 27-Jess DeMaine Saturday, Dec. 28-Debonaires Tuesday, Dec. 31-New Year's Eve Dance: Leather & Lace (All Friday dances, 8 to 12; all Saturday dances, 8:30 to 1:00) ***

LODGE NO. 188, CENTERVILLE Saturday, Nov. 30-Jodie Jay Saturday, Dec. 7-Sage Brush Saturday, Dec. 14-Morgan Anderson Monday, Dec. 16-Lodge Meeting, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 21-Heart of Texas Road Gang Saturday, Dec. 28-Black Jack Tuesday, Dec. 31-New Year's Eve Dance: Morgan Anderson *** LODGE NO. 189, BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION Sunday, Dec. 8-Lodge Meeting followed by theChristmas Party at the KC Hall, Bryan at 2 p.m. ***

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SPJST & Amos Electric Presents

SANTA'S MAILBAG on KNCT-TV...Channel 46 (PBS) 4:30 p.m. each day December is a special time for children, and TV 46 takes a special interest in children. Although excellent children's programs air year round, TV 46 gears up for a special program in December, "Santa's Mailbag".

Locally produced, Santa's Mailbag incorporates the events of the season into meaningful lessons. Santa reads letters from children in the TV 46 viewing area, gives tips on Christmas crafts and introduces a special friend who shares his Christmas memories.

Santa's Mailbag is thirty minutes in length and will air each weekday before Christmas, beginning December 16th at 4:30 p.m. A total of seven programs will be produced by KNCT staff and Telecommunications students.

This Holiday Season the SPJST is proud once again being a co-sponsor of Santa's Mailbag with Amos Electric and Supply of Temple. We know that viewers will thoroughly enjoy this type of family entertainment.

DATES Monday, December 16 Tuesday, December 17 Wednesday, December 18 Thursday, December 19 Friday, December 20 Monday, December 23 Tuesday, December 24

KNCT The SPJST & Amos Electric of Temple are proud to sponsor this Yuletide family oriented program during the holiday season.

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