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Lodges That Have Attained 100 Percent of Goal 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 Dobd iivot No. 180, Burleson Lodge Nov Sr Tabor No. 17, New Tabor Lodge Jan Hus No. 57, Gonzales Lodge Dennice No. 94, Wheelock 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 Tyr No. 80, Holland Lodge Pokrok Gainesville No. 101, Gainesville Lodge Pokrok Rowena No. 49, Rowena Lodge Frank Palacky No. 21, Engle Lodge Karel Jonah No. 28, East Bernard Lodge Hvezda Miru No. 33, Bleiblerville Lodge Nove Kvety No. 35, Elk Lodge Prapor Magnolia No. 65, Crosby Lodge Slovanska Lipa No. 66, Waco Lodge Bratti Svobody No. 67, Schulenburg Lodge Riizovy Dviir No. 89, Rosebud Lodge Slovanske Sdruleni No. 90, Stamford Lodge Placedo No. 97, Placedo Lodge Rozkvet Zapadu No. 107, Floresville Lodge Danbury No. 139, Danbury Lodge Fort Worth No. 154, Fort Worth Lodge No. 184, Moulton Lodge Texaski Orlice No. 13, Dime Box Lodge 1exaskt Mir No. 10, Shiner Lodge Volna Cechie No. 135, Ennis Lodge Jan iiika No. 18, Elgin Lodge Taft No. 137, Taft Lodge San Antonio No. 133, San Antonio Lodge Progressive No. 168, Pleasanton Lodge Hvezda Texasu No. 47, Seaton

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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY "A hunch is creativity trying to tell you something."-- Frank Capra 1986 has begun and our SPJST Fraternal Society is progressing onward with a good, progressive past and a very promising future to even greater goals.

This past week (beginning with Sunday, January 5th), a number of events took place in the business of our Society -- we reached our goal of "Lighting the Torch" of the Statue of Liberty by exceeding the $8,100.00 goal with many of our lodges becoming members of the "Honor Roll of Lodges" reaching their 100 percent of their share, plus youth club and other donations which have reached $8,233.65 as of Friday, January 10th.

All of these donations are appreciated and the lodges that participated 100 percent of their share are listed on the Front Page -- a total of 91 lodges as of this editorial entered as the money was received daily.

Most of the lodges paid their share (10 cents a member) from their treasury, however, different ways were used instead of asking their members to pay the 10 cents each; for instance, Lodge Jaromir No. 54, West share was paid by Sister Beanie Kacir and Sister Maxine Sefcik (divided equally) for the lodge.

In looking over the list of lodges, the editor is wondering why some lodges (which could) did not enter into the "Honor Roll!" ***

Another event to take place was the acceptance of "The Universal Life Plan" by the Texas Insurance Commission in Austin. This was announced to the Supreme Lodge at their quarterly meeting during the week and also to the editor, by SL Vice President Bernard Gebala. The editor will be writing more about the Universal Life plan when the material and information are received. *** The Supreme Lodge body had their quarterly meeting during the week of January 6th through 9th due to some of the members having other commitments for the regular second week of January.

Many items were discussed and decisions made and you will read about the various topics in the Supreme Lodge Board minutes by SL Secretary/Treasurer Leonard Mikeska in the near future.

The old quote: "You cannot stop tomorrow from arriving just as you cannot stop the sun from rising" still holds true; we go on! *** In the October 1985 Supreme Lodge meeting President Howard Leshikar brought up the idea of an SPJST Fraternal Fest for the 1986 Texas Sesquicentennial observance of 150 years of Texas Independence. This idea was approved at the recent Supreme Lodge Board meeting.

The event will be held June 8, 1986 at the Frank . Mayborn Convention Center in Temple and the spectacular will be known as The SPJST Fraternal Fest -"A Texas Sesquicentennial Celebration." More later! *** In this issue there is an interesting article by Brother John J. Karas about the Kohoutek comet which the editor remembers. It doesn't seem to be 12 years ago! Just think, it will be 80,000 years before it returns! We won't be here to see it, will we? Halley's comet will be best visible in March and April 1986. *** Many of our members and readers, probably regularly or occasionally, watch the "Tonight" show with popular Johnny Carson late at night on NBC. This editor does, sometimes, and did so Tuesday, December 10th.

Suddenly, a "full -of - life" mother and grandmother named Vlasta Krsk (pronounced Krshk), from Chicago, Illinois known as the "Queen of the Polka" appeared, after being introduced by Mr. Carson, and to Jaromir Vejvoda's composition "Skoda lasky" (Beer Barrel Polka), played by her on the accordion and accompanied by Doc Severenson's Orchestra, danced to the stage in her authentic costume.

Vlasta, as is her habit, asked the audience to sing with her. She knew Mr. Vejvoda since childhood and was glad that she could play his composition on nationwide television.

(All of us remember that that was General and, later President, Eisenhower's favorite song during World War II.) She always loved Vejvoda's music and played it on the childhood in accordion since Czechoslovakia where she was known as "Shirley Temple of Czechoslovakia," she told Johnny Carson. Her mother always supported Vlasta in her music, she stated.

Vlasta is happily married to her husband, John, who also supports her musical carrier on the accordion.

Johnny Carson asked her about the origin of the Polka and she told him about the little Czech girl named Annie who began dancing to the fast tempo of a band with a half - step which became known as the polka world - wide.

With Carson - like humor, she told how she composes polka tunes in polka rhythm and ended by playing and singing a polka she had composed for him. It was, as usual - with Johnny, an enjoyable program.

Maybe many of you saw the program and the editor thought you may be interested. *** The unusually high risk of heart attack among smokers almost disappears when they stay away from cigarettes for two years, according to a new study reported in the "New England Journal of Medicine." The study examined the relationship between smoking and heart attacks among 4,648 men under age 55 -- 1,873 of, whom already had suffered first heart attacks. The study found that the risk of a nonfatal attack is three times higher among current smokers than among those who never smoked. But for those who kick the habit for at least two years, the risk appears to be nearly the same as for people who never smoked. ***

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From The President's Office Dear Members: We are extremely proud to announce that the SPJST has met and exceeded its goal of $8,100 for the Statue of Liberty Campaign. Your generosity has made possible once again to light the torch that once beckoned our forefathers to this great country.

Congratulations to all SPJST members who united to accomplish a shared concern and goal. Often values are transmitted by the shining examples that we set. We feel sure that your commitment to freedom and brotherhood are exemplified, in your speedy response to this need.

Again, thank you.

Fraternally, Howard Leshikar President -SPJST-

Installed At Lodge 40

Officers

Dear Vestnik Friends and Readers: The December meeting of the El Campo - Hilije Lodge 40 began with a social hour and ended with a covered dish dinher, with fried chicken.

Special guests were District VI Director Matt Vanek and wife, Henrietta. We were honored to have them at our gathering. A delightful evening was spent visiting with members and guests. It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces.

Brother Matt Vanek assisted with the installation of officers. Installed were President Rita Vanek, First Vice President Bennie Reck, Second Vice President Dora Lee Kopecky, Secretary Laverne Bacak, Treasurer Madeline Shimek, Youth Leader Mary

Ann Karasek, and Board of Trustees Frankie Vanek, Dutch Kopecky and James Kulcak, Lifetime Trustee Albert Kresta, Sr. and Honorary Chaplain Father Emil Vinklarek.

We wished all the officers the best in the coming year, and I hope you all had a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

Best wishes to our Vestnik Editor and family.

Fraternally, Laverne Bacak Secretary/Reporter —SPJST-

Lodge No. 47, Seaton, installed officers and treated its members to a delicious turkey and dressing meal Sunday, January 4, 1986. The lodge officers installed for 1986 are, Front row, L to R: Financial Secretary Adeline Kohutek, Treasurer Lucy Mihatsch, Secretary Dolores Skrabanek, President Jerry Pechal, Vice President Alfred Klusacek. Back row, L to R: Youth Leader Rosie Craft, Flagbearer Heidi Schroeder, Parlimentarian Dan Balusek, and Supreme Lodge Secretary 'Treasurer Leonard D. Mikeska, installing officer. [Photos submitted

by SL S /T Leonard Mikeska -- Editor]

47 Installation Of Officers Lodge

Dear Members: The regular lodge meeting of Lodge Hvada Texasu No. 47 was held Sunday, January 5, 1986 at 2 p.m.

President Brother Jerry Pechal called the meeting to order.

Flagbearers Heidi Schroeder and Michael Morris, substituting for Tracy Klusacek, brought in the flags and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the, flag.

Then Brother Leonard Mikeska, secretary/treasurer of the Supreme Lodge, was asked to administer the oath to the officers and trustees. It was very impressive and brief. Brother Pechal thanked Brother Mikeska for the installation. A happy New Year was wished—to everyone by the president.

Then visitors were recognized, namely, Sisters Ann Balusek, Della Marinik, Gertrude Kahlig, Brother Leonard and Sister Dorothy Mikeska of Lodge 24, Willie Hegar, Brother Albert Kaslovsky. of Lodge 89, Lonnie and * Olga .-Schrcreder and Freddie Schroeder. We invite you to make plans to come to our meetings when possible.

Brother Henry Mares, retiring treasurer, spoke briefly and thanked everyone for the cooperation of the other officers and members which made his duties easier. Thanks to Brother Henry for a job well - done.

Sister Ann Koon, retiring secretary, was not present, but she had expressed her appreciation for having served three enjoyable years as lodge secretary in the previous meeting.

Other Lodge No. 47 officials installed were: Seated, L to R: J.D. Chlapek, board member; Dorothy Pechal, English reporter; Annie Jakubec, Czech reporter.

Standing, L to R: Board members, Henry Mares, Henry Janacek, Dan Wiley, Woodrow Marek and Dan Balusek. Board member, Robert Heese, was not present.

Brother Emil Hejl was the retiring trustee present but Brother Willie Kohutek had a commitment at Lodge 80 to install the officers there. We thant all of those named for serving in their capacities very well Sister Dolores Skrabanek, newly installed secretary, read the roll call of officers and sales representatives.

Officers absent were Assistant Youth Leader Mary Ann Billeck and Flagbearer Tracy Klusacek.

The minutes of the December 6th lodge meeting were approved as read.

Correspondence was a card from the family of deceased Brother John W. Ondrasek, Sr. for the floral offering at their beloved's funeral services. May he rest in eternal peace.

The following were accepted as new members of Lodge 47: Jeffery Thomas Kirby, Leeann Marie Psencik, Christopher Mihatsch, Dee Anna Bartek, Vlasta A. Hruska and John J. Hruska and also Clarence Lewis Baca, Jr., a transferee from Lodge No. 88 to Lodge No. 47. A warm welcome to each of these named and thanks for choosing membetship at our lodge.

Brother George Pavelka, Czech Melody Hour announcer, became our

member last meeting and was present this time. Welcome, aboard!

On the sick list, we have Brothers and Sisters Robert Heese, Ralph Kohutek, Estelle Gilleland, Joe Marinik, Jerry Trampota and J.D. Chlapek. We hope you will steadily improve until good health is yours, again.

The officers' reports included the president thanking all members who helped in any way during the holiday season with the decorating, undecorating, food preparation, salads and sweets brought by members for the Christmas party, the youth and the choral group for participating on the Christmas program, and special thanks to Santa Claus for the visit to young and old alike.

President Pechal stated that we will have a 30 - minute time period instead of the usual one hour for free drinks after the meeting, on a trial basis. He also reported on the robbery and vandalism which was discovered on the morning of December 12th. The parking loi is needing the stripes repainted; they are real faint and hard to see, especially-at night.

Brother Mares gave the monthly

4/VESTMK—Wednesday, January 15, 1986 report as well as the yearly report.

Sister Adeline Kohutek, financial secretary, gave both reports, also. She then read the board minutes of their December 16th meeting.

After all of the figures they had given, Brother Frank Klinkovsky, audit chairman, gave the quarterly report of this committee.

Brother Dan Balusek reported on the roof expenses and thanked all the committee members for all the work.

The chairpersons gave the monthly reports, as did Youth Leader Rosie Craft. Their attendance included 9 members and 4 visitors; Joshua Smith joined the club. The only birthday celebrant was guest Jennifer Pechal, who will be 6 January 25th and will be old enough to be a member. Their social will be an evening at the movies.

Then Brother Pechal called on Brother Mikeska to address the membership. He spoke of the excellent growth of the Society, an increase of 11 percent to 41 million in assets. He attributed this to the lodges being involved in community affairs and helping the SPJST prosper in many ways. The construction of a ramp to enable easier access to the building by the older visitors and delivery of supplies will be a great improvement al the Supreme Lodge and also the flag pole in the front will be taller which will be more impressive. Brother Leonard stated the Universal Life will be available soon with seminars in the planning stages.

Brother Pechal thanked Brother Mikeska for his presence at the meeting and invited him to come when he could, again.

The January birthdays celebrated by 15 members and visitors included Sisters Ann Balusek, Gladys Marek, Georgia Sodek, Emily Stuteville, Alice Banning, Marie Hegar, Lucy Mihatsch, Irma Klinkovsky, Julia Vitek and Dolores Skrabanek and Brothers Bob Vasicek, Leo Kahlig, Dan Wiley, Frank Mikeska and Edwin Chlapek (the oldest being 85) this week. Happy Birthday everyone and many, many more!

Wedding anniversary celebrants this month are Brother John and Sister Vlasta Hruska and Lonnie and Olga Schroeder, our visitors. Man} more anniversaries to both couples.

The door prize winners were Sisters Leonora Talasek and Theresa Chlapek.

We enjoyed the leftover turkey and dressing with green beans, corn and giblet gravy plus the sweets and coffee.

Thanks to the kitchen crew who prepared this for the lunch.

The best of everything for all, who read these lines, in the year of 1986.

May it be better than 1985! If you missed the January meeting, make plans to come to the February 2nd meeting at 2 p.m.

Fraternally, Dorothy Pechal English Reporter --SPJST-

Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar and Sister Mary Leshikar seated at headtable at Linden Hall.

Brother Leshikar installed the 1986 Lodge 66 officers,

Lodge 47 officers Vice President Alfred Klusacek [left], President Jerry Pechal with honorees, Brother Henry Mares, and Sister Della Mares. [Photo courtesy Sister Dorothy Pechal]

three years.

Sister Mares received her 50 - year membership pin a few years ago and Brother Mares is due his, soon.

The couple helped always with preparation of the Christmas dinners, helped sell dance tickets, or helped in the kitchen, when asked.

Whenever we have work days at the lodge, Brother Mares was usually present to help, and, when the ladies came, Sister Mares was there to help.

Also they have three sons who are members of our lodge. When the lodge had picnics, they helped for several days in preparation, that day, as well as coming to clean up the grounds on the following day.

Congratulations to both of you because you are a deserving couple!

Fraternally, Jerry Pechal President --SPJST-

District III Director Sid Pokladnik with Sister Justine Pokladnik are also seated at the festivities' headtable.

Brother Pokladnik serves as chairman on the Supreme Lodge Board and also serves on the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Homes Board.

Installation Ceremony Held At Waco Lodge December 7 1985

Library 'Museum 'Curator Otto Hanus, a member of Lodge 66, is enjoying a cup of ice tea at the lodge's Christmas party.

& Sister" Award Presentation Of Lodge 47 "Brother

Lodge President Jerry Pechal presented the annual award to Brother Henry and Sister Della Mares at the Christmas party held Sunday, December 8, 1985.

They were elected by the Board of Trustees in their November meeting.

They ha‘e teen members of our lods‘e and of the SPJST many years and he served as lodge treasurer for

Installed officers with Supreme Lodge guest officials. Standing, L to R: LAM Curator and Lodge Czech Reporter Otto Hanus, District III Director Sid Pokladnik, Vice President George Pauling, President Ray Orsag, Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar [installing officer], Guide Joe Pruitt. Seated, L to R: English Reporter Dorothy Warren, Youth Leader Gladys Yates, Secretary Bonnie Pruitt, and Financial Secretary /Treasurer Darlene Engelke.

[All photos and information courtesy Sister Irene Mueller]

Outgoing Youth Leader Kay Owens [right] is receiving a Christmas gift from Donna Stanislav on behalf of the youth club. ***

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The Board of Trustees for 1986 of Lodge 66 were also installed. Seated, L to R: Mary Alice Langlotz, Chairman Jim Locke, Bonnie Pruitt, Darlene Engelke.

Standing, L to R: Ira Niswanger, George Pauling, Ray Orsag, George Shilling, Johnnie Gaidusek, and Frank Kofnovec.

Santa took out extra time to hold the little one present during the Christmas party held at Lodge 66, December 7, 1985.

Lodge 66 Entertainment Committee -- Standing, L to R: Dorothy Moore, Polly Gaidusek, Libbie Parma, Gloria Locke. Seated, L to R: Sue Pauling. Ruby Orsag, Barbara Brem, and Cory Pruitt. Jewel Worhol was not present for picture taking.

Many children lined up for Santa's visit.

Santa Claus with Youth Leader Kay Owens and Lodge 66 Y oath Club. ***

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Santa -with his wife, Joe and Cory Pruitt.

Waco Lodge 66 To Meet Dear Members: Lodge 66 will hold its first meeting of the new year January 19th at 2:30 p.m.

The youth club will meet at 1:30 p.m.

Our lodge will serve lasagna after the meeting. Ladies are asked to bring either a salad or a dessert.

We need more active members in both the adult and youth meetings.

Come out to the meetings.

Fraternally, Bonnie Pruitt Secretary —SP J ST

Houston News Sister Mary Kalousek passed away December 23rd in a local hospital and was buried at Brookside Cemetery here in Houston. She is survived by husband, Milton, son and daughter in - law Thomas and Sandra, and two grandchildren, Lesley and Kimberly.

Marie was an active Birthday Club Sister in years past and once served as their president.

The New Year's Eve dance was a complete sellout as usual. It was a gigantic party with some dancing and others just visiting. Most of the ladies dressed for the occasion in their best evening attire. It was a pretty sight.

There was lots of glitter; that is the fashion time for this year. Some of those who couldn't fit into the Chandelier Ballroom journeyed to Catsprings to enjoy the Ellinger Combo as they vveclomed in the New Year. Among this group were Josephine and Leander Pflughaupt, Dorothy and Larry Pflughaupt, Roy and Shirley Stonaker, Jimmy and Bernice Wahlberg and Edna and Willie Wehring. Many more lodge members gathered in the Blue Room to celebrate the dawning of 1986. This has become a tradition for the Henry Knapicks, Joe and Kitty Knapick, the Ed Zalmaneks, Margaret and Bob Allbritton, the Noble Keatings, Johnny and Clara Broz along with Nat Gonzales.

Sister Lydia Hendrick was united in marriage to Thomas Marsh of Little Rock, Arkansas in a private family ceremony Saturday, December 21st. A reception for the happy couple for

close friends and family was held at the home of Randy and Mary Hendrick and hosted by Lydia's children, Randy, Lynn and Carmen and their families. Lynn and wife, Audrey, and two children reside near Dallas and Carmen's husband, Rick Eiserman, is in the Army stationed at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas where they live with their two children. Carmen was quick to tell me that was an Army base, not the prison. Randy and Mary's beautiful home looked like it should be featured in an interior decorator's magazine. They are very talented along that line and have done everything themselves. After a short honeymoon, Tom and Lydia are now at home on Queenswood. We wish them much happiness in their new life together.

Remember, the Renegade, a new country/western band plays Friday, tanuary 17th, and the Vrazel Polka Band appears Saturday, January 18th.

The Knights of Dixie comes to the ballroom Saturday, January 25th. It's still only $4 per ticket and BYOB. Bar Manager Joe Miksch and his able assistants have all kinds of beer and wine available and also all kinds of sodawater, candy, chips and popcorn.

The kitchen is open every Saturday night under the capable management of Sister Annie Vala. She opens this area at 6 o'clock for sandwiches and coffee and serves breakfast later.

Fraternally, Ellen Miculka --SP J ST —

Lodge 88, Houston Donates Christmas Toys The Child Abuse Committee of Lodge No. 88 contributed to the happiness of over 140 underprivileged children with new toys for all during this joyous holiday season.

The Board of Trustees donated $400 for the purchase of these toys and also approved giving enough popcorn for the Christmas party at San Jose Clinic where Santa Claus gave out the donated toys to 90 children.

Many thanks to Bill Malak who popped enough popcorn for these children and their parents.

The popcorn and the toys were delivered to the clinic by Nat Gonzales and Homer and Rita Alexander and we all were invited to a very lovely Christmas luncheon by the staff of the clinic after the Santa Claus party was over.

Over 50 new toys were also given to the Harris County Children's Protective Agency and to the Houston Area Exchange Club's ESCAPE Center for abused children.

Many thanks to John and Bess Vasula, Alice and Miroslav Bily, Mary and Frank Tilich, Dahlia and Henry Kite, Dub and Gladys Pulley and Mike and Kathy Trefell for their generous cash donations for the purchase of additional toys.

Also many thanks to all of those lodge members who donated clothing, shoes, magazines and books to the Child Abuse Committee for distribution to the needy and abused children.

And I thank my committee members Bill and Vera McCaskill, and Nat Gonzales for all of their work on the Abused Children's Committee during 1985; and, of course, I thank my wife, Rita Alexander, for all her help because she has been by my side in all of these activities.

And, of course, as all lodge

members know, many thanks to the Board of Trustees, who have been very understanding and generous to all requests by Homer Alexander for cash donations for abused children.

May each of you be showered with abundance of joy and happiness during 1986 and always remember to help a child in need.

Fraternally, Homer Alexander Fraternal Affairs Coordinator —SP JST--

Lodge 133 Will Meet In January San Antonio Lodge No. 133 will hold their meeting Sunday, January 19th at the St. Margaret Mary's Activity Hall, located at 1314 Fair Avenue.

We urge all members to start the year out with FRATERNALISM, come out and enjoy our first meeting of the year with members and friends.

We will have Brother Jerry Mikulas from the Supreme Lodge home office as our guest; he will speak on the subjects of Direct Billing and Annuities.

Remember the date JANUARY 19th.

Fraternally, Dominc Netek, Reporting —SPJST-

154, Ft. Worth

Lodge

Dear Members and Friends: Happy New Year!

Now we can relax a little, after a busy year.

Our Christmas party was a big success. We had a large attendance and we were happy to have our SL President Brother Howard and Sister Mary Leshikar in our midst. After the program, the youngsters were really excited; Santa made his entry! Thank you, Santa and sisters for your Christmas goodies.

Then Saturday, Sister Mary Renfro cooked midnight breakfast for 300 ballroom dancers; it was enjoyed by all. She thanks all of you who helped in any way.

New Year's Eve we had a capacity crowd of happy folks, and they really kept us busy ; again, thanks to all who donated so much of their time and help. We couldn't do it without you.

I just received a call that Brother Donald Steinman, Sr. died suddenly (January 5) of a heart attack while working at the M Bank. He worked part time during the last and first of the month. Brother Steinman was very active in our lodge and Sokol Fort Worth. He will be missed. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to Sister Rose and all of the family. May he rest in peace. Services are pending at this writing.

Fraternally, Mary Pavey

Lodge 180, Burleson Sets Installation Date Happy New Year!

Our last meeting was held December 15th at 2:30 p.m. with our President Louis Grochaske leading us in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. All remained standing in a moment of silence for our departed members and friends.

After the roll call of officers, the minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.

When all other reports and business were taken care of, the members went into the process of electing the officers for 1986 with a few changes, the officers are: President -- Louis Grochaske.

Vice President -- Joe Hurtik Treasurer -- Randy Wicker Financial Secretary -- Mydell Gro chaske Secretary -- Francis Simmank Reporter -- Julia Dueser Flagbearer -- David Keith Looney Youth Leader -- Joyce Russell Assistant YLs -- Carol Newton and Estelle Hurtik Trustees are Roy Hampton, Leo Keating, Bob Newton, George Rippin, Joe Russell, Ben Jack Welch Sr., Ben Jack Welch Jr., Randy Payne and B.J. Russell.

The Entertainment Committee consists of Julia Dueser, Estelle Hurtik, Joyce Russell and Francis Simmank.

All these members will be installed January 19th at 2:30 p.m.; after the meeting, there will be a social hour with a dinner so, be sure to attend. The ladies are asked to bring their favorite desserts.

We wish to extend our condolences to the family of Don Steinman of Lodge No. 154, who passed away Sunday, January 5th. He will be missed. May he rest in peace.

We wish to thank Lodge 183, Arlington for a lovely Christmas party. The food was very good and I know everyone enjoyed the fellowship and music. I just wish more had attended and enjoyed it with the four local lodges.

Congratulations to the proud parents of Randy and Tracy Payne on the arrival of their beautiful baby girl New Year's Eve. Her name is Bethany Nicole and she weighed in at 7 pounds.

I hope to see you at the next meeting January 19th at 2:30 p.m. It will be the installation of officers and a nice dinner.

Fraternally, Julia Simmank Dueser Reporter ---SPJST-

Classes At Westchester-Spring Branch Evening School Czech

Registration for the 1986 spring semester classes in conversational Czech will take place January 6th through January 17th between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. and January 14th and January 15th, 1986 between 9 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. at Spring Branch Westchester High School, 901 Yorkchester, Houston, Texas 77079.

Beginner's class, Czech I, will be held 'Tuesday evenings starting January 28th and the advanced class, Czech II will be held Thursday evenings starting January 30th.

All class hours in the 12 week courses will be from 7 to 9 p.m. each evening. Tuition for each course is $45 plus $5 registration fee.

For more information please call Department of Continuing Education, Spring Branch Independent School District 464 - 2846 or the instructor at 467 - 5449.

Gitarles J. Heyda Czech Class Instructor —SPJST-

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Lodge 79 Makes Charitable Donations

Sesquicentennial, SPJST has been part of Texas since 1897 and, in many ways, has helped make Texas into a better state for our younger generation to grow up in. Now is the time for you and I as, members, to do our share to keep the ball rolling, so to speak, in order to keep this great organization going and growing in the future generations.

This reminds me of a father asking his teenage son: "Do you mind if I use the car myself, tonight? I'm taking o ,2r mother out and. I want to impress her." Keep Smiling!

Fraternally, Norman M. Kneschk Reporter

Corpus Christi Lodge No. 79 held their annual meeting December 11, 1985; a covered dish supper was held prior to the meeting. There was lots of g ood food and everyone enjoyed this The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by youth members Charlie Majek and Trey Rambo.

All officers and our Honorary President Frank C. Sacky and twenty seven members and youth members were in attendance.

The minutes were read and approved and all other reports were given.

One new member, Laura Irene Guerra, was accepted by the membership; the sales representative was Monta Foster.

Under old business it was, again, discussed and then voted on to buy a $30 ad in the Czech Heritage program booklet to help offset expenses for the second annual Czech Heritage Festival to be held in April. Our lodge will also have a booth at this festival.

Under new business, District VII Director Thelma Hrncir read a letter from the Foster Children's program asking for our help in supporting the Foster Children's Christmas program.

The members voted to donate $50 to this cause. Our youth club also donated $25 and will solicit additional funds at our Christmas party December 15th. Brother and Sister Frank C. Sacky also donated $50 to this program.

The current officers' salaries were reviewed and the membership voted to leave them as they are, but to appoint a committee in January to review these during the coming year.

Our District VII Director Thelma Hrncir gave us some information on the SPJST Day to be held June 2, 1986 in Temple and urged everyone to make plans to attend. She also thanked the members for their donations of gifts to the nursing home.

Door prize donated by Monta Foster was won by Peggy Janota.

Election of officers was held with the following elected, namely: President -- Frank Veselka Vice President -- Michael Majek Financial Secretary -- Milly Elzner -Mack Secretary/Treasurer Munson After election of officers the meeting was adjourned.

Fraternally, Peggy Janota SPJ ST —

Pictured, L to R: SL Vice President Bernie Gebala, SFM Silas Smith, and Daniel Roznovsky enjoying the sunshine at the Christmas party in front of Lodge 183 in Arlington. [All photos by Norman Kneschk]

Jeanie Roznos and Phill Boyle, Sr. greeted guests during the Christmas party held at Lodge 183.

Lodge 183 cooks at the Christmas party. L to R: Eugene Pustejovsky, and B.J. Hlavaty.

Phill Boyle, Jr. is seen decorating Lodge 183 for the Christmas party.

--SPJST---

Lodge 191, East Texas Activities

Happy New Year From Lodge 183 Dear Members: It is the beginning of a new year and a time when many are making New Year's resolutions, starting new habits and breaking old ones. Mark Twain once said that a habit cannot be tossed out the window; it must be coaxed down the stairs one step at a time, so let's all of us take a good look at the things that need to be done and then do them one step at a time, and this way it won't be as big a job as it looks at first glance.

The old year ended successfully for Gracie and me; we attended so many Christmas parties and ate so much food that it may take all year to lose those extra pounds that we gained in so

Kitchen helpers at Lodge 183 Christmas party. L to R: Betty Hlavaty, Jeanie Roznos, Bennie Mae Pustejovsky, Pat Sill, and Mary Ann Roznovsky. short a time. We spent the last few days of 1985 including New Year's Eve deer hunting. I killed a nice big doe late New Year's Eve, this made 3 for me and Gracie got 1 for this season.

After dressing the deer and then getting cleaned up, we had some egg nog and spent a quiet evening at the farm watching the old year out and the

new year in.

Members, we can all look back and remember things that have been done or those that should have been done, but now all of us need to think out the things that need to . .)e done in 1986 and also how to make Lodge 183 a better and more active lodge and to think about a project of the Texas

December 21st, the weather was nice and cool and the Christmas spirit was very much in evidence. Our lodge had been decorated and our Christmas tree turned out beautifully.

Our Christmas dance was also a big success. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our friends for the lovely Christmas cards sent to my wife, Seale, and me.

Folks, we have just had our most successful New Year's dance ever. As we promised, we had food, beer and dance and, as about 150 to 160 people can verify, no one was disappointed. A thank you to all the people who helped decorate, cook and make arrangements to make this all possible.

Hosts for January 1986 are Helen and John Anderson.

January 11 -- Dance to Eddie Thompson's disco music, 8 p.m.

8/VESTNiK—Wednesday, January 15, 1986 January 14 -- Business meeting and Donations in memory of Marie youth meeting, 7 p.m.

Petrik were from Mary Sebestik, Alice January 25 -- Dance to live band and Tom Roberts and Ann and Bob featuring the Comeback Band, 8 p.m. Zvolanek.

Anyone interested in clogging Other donations in memory of Sister lessons, contact Helen Anderson at Petrik were received from Marie Fitz, 639 - 4130.

Zdenka Skotak and Jerry and Vicki Local dues will now be collected Kohn. from January to January. Contact It was omitted in previous reports Gloria Sizemore or John Anderson to that Ella Faraizl made a donation in pay for 1986. memory of Frankie Curry.

TO LODGE 191 MEMBERS: Sunshine Reports: Libbie Elsik At our recent business meeting, the reported she mailed a get well card to SPJST membership voted to purchase Liddie Pavelka's mother, Christina the building presently being rented.

Zemanek .

To cover the expenses the lodge will Addle Vlk mailed out Christmas have two events each month, the cards to the following: Frances Baleja, second and fourth Saturday nights; Martha Malooly, Berta Paryzkova, rent the building to others for private Mary Nesuda, Frances Barfield, use; increase membership dues to $1 Angelina Ozymy, Ella Foyt, Mildred per month for members and $1.25 per Voss, Mary Dusek, Ella Bartos, Anna month for social members. To simplify Brown, Annabelle Bubak, Frances bookkeeping, it would be appreciated Konakovsky, Hattie Hamusek, Mary if all members would consider January .Stransky, Irene Halouzka and Adela 1st as their dues' date and give a check Lesikar. to any lodge officer or:mail a check to: Birthday cards for members SPJST Lodge No. 191 celebrating December birthdays were 1517 Hughes Street mailed to Frances Barfield, Evelyn Lufkin, Texas 75901 Cechan, Linda Kartous, Vicki Kohn, Renovation of the rest room Mary Kubacak, Adela Lesikar, Agnes facilities and re - roofing the building Mach, Floy Pokladnik, Bessie have been given first priorities in Reames, Ann Skrabanek, Lillian updating the building. Remember this Spain, Frances Sparks, Lillian Kaska is your lodge, if you have any and Agnes Finch. A very special suggestions, time or materials, or any birthday was celebrated by Mary other assisantance you can offer, Kubacak at our meeting. Sister Adelle please contact President Jim Sikes.

Vlk baked a cake and brought it to Also, if the lodge can be of any celebrate Mary's 80th birthday. assistance to you, please let the lodge There were no hostesses for the officers know. month of December because of the Don't forget to buckle your seat catered party, but Mary Sebestik belts reminded us that, at our February Fraternally, meeting, we are to bring a covered Joel Towers dish.

Reporter Bessie Reames reported on the —SPJSTCzech Cultural and Dallas - Ennis Fraternal Council meetings.

I would like to comment that the Dallas officers for the Dallas - Ennis Fraternal Council for this past year were all three members of our krouzek. President was Ann Zvolanek, 1st vice president was Mildred Chervenka, and secretary was Dorothy The Dallas Circle of Czech Women Reznik.

Bertha Podhrasky announced the held their December meeting and Christmas party at Sokol. Zizka Sokol's Christmas party to be held Thursday, December 5th with 61 in Sunday, December 15th.

Under old business it was attendance. Guests were Amelia Strange, Katherine Bernhardt, Billie announced, once again, that, at our Eilie, Susana Tye, Jo Cechan, Hazel February 6th meeting, there will be a twenty - minute slide presentation on Toberny, Helen Parma, Justine Pokladnik, John Trojacek, Dick the State Fair of Texas.

Under new business, Christmas Ground, Bob Zvolanek, Phil Reames, George Reznik, Alvin Elsik, Charlie cards were available to purchase. The Kocian. Frank Mach, Julius cards were sent to our Circle from the Podhrasky, David Podhrasky, Sid National Council of Women for Free Czechoslovakia.

Pokladnik and Roy Alholm.

President Zvolanek presented a gift President Ann Zvolanek opened the meeting with pledge to the flag and a of appreciation to David Podhrasky moment of silence for our departed for the many hours he faithfully devotes to our Circle in setting up Sister Marie Petrik was held.

Sister Zvolanek welcomed Esther tables, chairs, etc. throughout the Cunningham, Floy Pokladnik, Hattie year. Ann also presented the officers Ground, Virginia Blatny, who have and committee chairmen with a purse calendar. not been with us, lately.

Door prizes that were donated Greetings were received from Sisters Ella Bartos, Mary Nesuda, Mildred were from Libby Smith, Bessie Reames, Zdenka Skotak, Vicki Kohn Chervenka, Liddie Pavelka, Ella Foyt, and Frances Jurcik. Zdenka also Agnes Finch and Bessie Kalich.

The secretary and treasurer read brought material samples from which any donations for the samples go to their reports with no corrections. our Circle.

Membership chairman was taking Thanks also to the following sisters dues for the year 1986.

Correspondence was read from the who helped make our Christmas party so successful; namely, Dorothy following: A letter was received from Craig Reznik, Frances Jurcik and Ann Weller, a junior high student who Zvolanek for the table decorations; requested information on how the candy canes donated by Sisters Reznik and Zvolanek; rum balls donated by Czechs immigrated to Texas.

A thank you note from Libby Smith Sister Skotak; Vicki Kohn, Bertha Christmas card from Rose Kopecek Podhrasky and Mary Sebestik handled with donations to our Circle in all reservations for our dinner; the memory of her husband, Thomas special drawing was handled by Alice Roberts; the money donations for a Kopecek and for Marie Petrik.

Circle Of Czech Women News

needy family was taken care of by Bessie Reames and Mary Sebestik; Alice Roberts led us in the blessing before the meal, and Dorothy Reznik handled the Christmas carols and printed song sheets.

Yes, we did indeed have a wonderful Christmas party this year or rather last year; I am writing this in the new year.

The dinner was delicious, the socializing was enjoyed by all present and, before the day was over, we had another member, Justine Pokladnik.

Welcome to our Circle, Justine!

I do hope all of you had a joyous Holiday Season. My New Year didn't get off to such a good start;because, as of this writing my dad, Jerry Urban, is in the Coronary Care Unit at St. Paul's Hospital. With the realization now of how quickly things can change from one day to the next and, especially, since we are entering into a brand new year, I would like to share the following (author unknown) with you.

Many times we wait too long and never get the chance to let those we hold dear to us know just how much they are loved.

As we start making our New Year's resolutions, let us take the following to heart: ONE LITTLE ROSE I would rather have one little rose From the garden of a friend Than to have the choicest flowers When my stay on earth must end.

I would rather have one pleasant word In kindness said to me Than flattery when my heart is still And life has ceased to be.

I would rather have a loving smile From friends I know are true Than tears`shed round my casket When this world I've bid adieu.

Bring me all your flowers today Whether pink, or white, or red; I'd rather have one blossom now Than a truckload when I'm dead.

Until February 6th, happy New Year and healthy Tomorrows!

Fraternally, Dorothy Rose Reznik English Reporter —SPJST-

Antonio Czech Choral Christmas Party San

Members of the Choral Club enjoyed a delicious meal at their Christmas party, which was held at St. Margaret Mary's Activity Hall. The tables were decorated with flowers and everything looked just beautiful. After singing Christmas carols, gifts were exchanged which were of humorous nature, and there was laughter and teasing throughout the evening.

Later on everyone enjoyed singing and listening to our organist Emily Havelka, playing the organ, with Charlie Kurtz on the accordion and Don Netek on the drums. Manuel Hrncir made a good try playing on the drums. I do think that because of his musical talents, he will make a good drummer.

We wish to thank our coordinators who were responsible for the meal, namely, Theresa Jasek, Louise Hrncir and Maxine Pavliska, and to all others who helped in any way. Thanks also to the members for bringing covered dishes and to Louis Jasek for making arrangements for the hall.

The Choral Club is anticipating performances this year (1986)

throughout the state. Invitations have already been received to three events.

Being it is the Sesquicentennial year, the Czechs are going to be well recognized throughout the state; such as the Czech Music in Texas -- A Sesquicentennial Symposium which is directed by Clinton Machann at Texas A&M University, and many others throughout the state.

The Choral Club holds rehearsals every third Friday of the month.

Members of the club are Joe Stryk, Annie Stryk, John Havelka, Emily Havelka, Adolph Popp, Agnes Popp, Marie Netek, Dominic Netek, Bill Pavliska, Maxine Pavliska, Alvin Zidek, Georgie Zidek, Manuel Hrncir, Louise Hrncir, Louis Jasek, Theresa Jasek, Frank Jasek, Lupe Jasek, Steve Lyssy, Dottie Lyssy, Viola Kurtz and Charlie Kurtz.

On behalf of our Choral Club in San Antonio, I wish all our friends in the music field a prosperous and healthful New Year and keep on singing.

Fraternally, Dominic Netek

SPJST-

Halley's Comet Kohutek Comet Halley's comet, which last time appeared in the earth's sphere 75 years ago, is closing in again and will be visible by naked eye now in early January 1986 ten degrees above the western horizon during evening twilight. This phenomenal upcoming spectacle brings forth a similar situation which happened in 1973, when Kohoutek comet was discovered streaking in space. ***

Who Remembers Kohoutek?

One of the best - traveled members of the solar system, a grimy lump of chemical ice some three miles in diameter, had its moment in the sun 12 years ago. Science writers promised readers "the comet of the century," and preachers warned their flocks of the looming "Christmas Monster." It would be almost as bright as the full moon; its tail would span one - sixth of the sky; it would herald the Second Coming. And then Comet Kohoutek arrived. "It was a disappointment for many millions," recalls the comet's discoverer, Dr. LuboK Kohoutek , now 50 and a senior astronomer at West Germany's Hamburg Observatory. "It would have been agreeable if it had been somewhat brighter. But I can't say there were any negative consequences for me."

The comet was five times Earth's distance from the, sun when Kohoutek first noticed it in March 1973. He reported his find, and it was routinely given the name of its discoverer. But then astronomers realized how far away ;t was -- no ordinary comet is bright enough to be seen at that range.

Increasingly elaborate plans to welcome Kohoutek culminated in December with a 21/2 - day Atlantic "cruise to nowhere" on the Queen Elizabeth 2 for Dr. Kohoutek and 1,692 other passengers, for the express purpose of watching the comet. The weather turned out rough mid overcast, and Dr. Kohoutek spent much of the voyage too seasick to leave his cabin. Two weeks later the comet, hidden in the sun's glare, burst forth in a spectacle that outdid the passage of Halley's comet in 1910.

Three people saw it -- the astronauts aboard Skylab.

Why was Kohoutek's comet such a

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dud? Astronomers hadn't initially realized that it was a "new" comet, one that had never before approached the sun. Its promising early brilliance came from gases too volatile to stay put anywhere but in the cold of deep space; once the sun cooked those gases away, it was just another comet. A dozen or more of them cross the sky every year, noted only by astronomers.

The comet's return to obscurity was as much a boon to Dr. Kohoutek as its arrival had been to scientists trying to understand the exotic chemistry of interstellar space. The comet was taking up all his time, but comets are only "a hobby" to Dr. Kohoutek. He wanted to get on with his real work: studying planetary nebulae, the great, glowing shells of gas expelled by dying stars.

Long Fall: His comet is now within 100 million miles of Neptune's orbit, hurtling away from the sun at 17,000 miles an hour. To imagine what it would be like to look back toward Earth from the comet's current position, hold a pin at arm's length.

The sun is a brilliant disc, smaller than the pin's head. The pin's length is Earth's distance from the sun. Since it rounded the sun, the comet has covered less than 1 percent of the arc it must travel before it begins its long fall back toward the sun. Astronomers will have to find ways to pass the 80,000 year wait for its return. Dr. Kohoutek himself plans to visit southern Spain this winter and Chile next spring: he wants to be sure of a good look at another man's comet -- Halley's. *** The above article printed in Newsweek/October 28, 1985 describes briefly what happened to the comet and tells us a few facts about its Czech discoverer Lubeg Kohoutek. Czech people, be it a doctor of astronomy I ub0` Kohoutek, the musical composer Bohuslav Martinu, who lived some years of his life here in USA, or Czech - American polar explorer Anthony Fiala (born in this country) could excell in any given field or profession. Let us be proud of our Czech background.

John J. Karas of Houston

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Bulletin

Board SPJST Fraternal Festival A Texas Sesquicentennial Celebration At Frank Mayborn Convention Center, Temple, Texas June 8, 1986 (More Details Later) DISTRICT VI Sunday, March 9, 1986 El Campo Hillje Lodge 40 and Ganado Lodge 138 will be hosting the District VI spring meeting at the SPJST Hall in Hillje. *** DISTRICT VII The District VII spring meeting will be held Sunday, April 20, 1986 at 1314 Fair Avenue, San Antonio. Lodge 133 San Antonio will be hosting the meeting.

—SPJST-

January Vestnik Project Youth

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Youth Leader

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CZECH MUSICAL FOLKLORE Youth Section Bulletin Board Feb. 21 - 23 Youth Leader's Retreat, Camp Lone Star August 17 State YAD, Temple DISTRICT TRAINING CLASSES Dist. I March 8 Dist. II April 8 Dist. III April 13 Dist. IV March 1 Dist. V April 20 Dist. VI April 5 Dist. VII March 15 *** DISTRICT YAD Dist. I July 27 Dist. II July 13 Dist. III June 29 Dist. IV June 22 Dist. V August 3 Dist. VI July 20 Dist. VII July 20 *** Pledge of Allegiance "I pledge Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands. One Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all."

—SPJST-

The State Youth Director

From

1. A common part of Czech folklore is its times, as the old New 2. Earliest Czech folk music dates back to Year Eve's Day songs written in 1426 by the priest, Jan of Holesov, Moravia. form.

3. Traditional folk music has been replaced by a more musical instruments and favorite tunes have been revived 4. But the old in amateur groups and during folk festivals.

5. In the past, often in the evening after sunset, the would gather in the yard and the one with the best voice would step in, holding hands and standing close together. of the heart, occupies the' top position in the art field 6. Music, called the of the Czech people. , the culture of God, binding the nation and its 7. Folk songs are of a single pople into one spirit, one happiness and one paradise.

8. The National Anthem, festival songs, love and religious songs join with the simple folk songs to speak of the things closet to the heart of every Czech; the , homeland, church and family; all combined to form the richest segment of Czech folkart. are the 9. The Czech folk songs, of the Czech soul.

Send to: SPJST Youth Department, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503 *** Dear Youth Club Members: Listed below are 2 fun and challenging games for youth members.

The game called Pye, is for teens and the Rose Parade Puzzle is for juniors.

Deadline to complete these games is January 31st.

Have fun and good luck!

PYE (Game for Teens) Teens may earn up to 30 points for completing the Pye game. Each sentence done correctly is worth 2

points and if you answer theni all correctly, you may earn an extra 10 points. Each sentence has a word that is obviously wrong. You must find the wrong word and re - arrange its letters to form another word that will fit the meaning of the rest of the sentence.

For example, in "The shore pulls heavy loads," the word shore should be changed to "horse." Write the correct word in the blank at the end of each sentence.

1. The sun sires each morning.

Czech Musical Folklore A common part of Czech folklore is its music. The folk songs and dances have been a very necessary part of all important family events.

Earliest Czech folk music dates back to pagan times as the old New Year Eve's Day songs written in 1426 by the priest, Jan of Holesov, Moravia. They are still sung today. Traditonal folk music has been replaced by a more modern form. But the old rural musical instruments and favorite tunes have been revived in amateur groups and during folk festivals.

In the past, often in the evening after sunset, the young people would gather in the yard and the one with the best voice would step forward and start to sing. Soon the others would join in, holding hands and standing close together.

Music, called the speech of the heart, occupies the top position in the art field of the Czech people. Folk songs are of a single spirit, the culture of God, binding the nation and its people into one spirit, one happiness and one paradise.

The National Anthem, festival songs, love and religious songs join with the simple folk songs to speak of the things closest to the heart of every Czech; the love of nature, homeland, church and family, all combined to form the richest segment of Czech folkart. The Czech folk songs, music and dances are the sweetness of the Czech soul. ***

2. Honest men will not least.

3. A glass save is often lovely.

4. The odor of snub is delightful.

5. The children blew the shorn all morn ing.

6. They rolled down the polls of the hill.

7. The homeless is a damon among men.

8. The melon has a lily yellow skin.

9. The pools rolled far away.

10. The words flashed in the sun.

Juniors may earn up to 30 points for completing the puzzle. Each block of words is worth 4 points. Juniors will earn an extra 10 points if all the blocks are answered correctly.

The sentences below are about things seen in the Rose Parade. One word in each sentence is wrong.

Change a letter in each word which is wrong and then print the word in the -correct block in the puzzle.

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Crosswood Puzzle (Cont'd From Page 9) 1. The sands play music in the parade.

2 The houses prance down the street.

3. The gloats are all covered with flowers.

The flowers on the floats are noses.

S. The band matches in time to the music..

Lodge 30 Youth Club Holds Christmas Party Dear Vestnik Readers, The Taiton SPJST Youth Club held their Christmas party December 22nd.

After visiting, the members held their monthly meeting.

Mrs. Janet Marek, our District VI youth counselor, talked about activities coming up for 1986.

The contest was for everyone to make a Santa Claus in ages 6 through 9. Winners were: 1st -- Craig Dorotik, 2nd -- Jeanine Dorotik, 3rd -- Dennis Vacek. In ages 13 through 17, the winners were: 1st -- Marcy Dorotik, 2nd -- Jean Dorotik.

For the program, poems were read and carols were sung.

Our meeting was then adjourned and supper consisting of chicken, dressing, and side dishes brought by members was served.

After supper, Santa Claus brought goodies for the girls and boys and the members exchanged gifts.

Youth club members also visited the museum and brought favors made by club members to the rest home.

Fraternally, Marcy Dorotik (13) (1-7-86) -SP J ST -

Lodge 30 Youth Club Meeting Dear Vestnik Readers, The Taiton SPJST Youth Club held its monthly meeting January 3rd at the Taiton Community Center.

The meeting was called to order by President Michelle Srubar, the pledge was led by Bradley Krpec, and Linda Treumer recited a prayer.

There were nine adults and one guest present.

Poems were read by Stephanie Roye, Michelle Srubar, Marcy Dorotik and Jean Dorotik.

Our meeting was then adjourned.

We played some games and refreshments were served.

Fraternally, Michelle Srubar (17) (1-8-86) -SPJST--

Expression Of Sympathy We, the members of Nov' Tabor Lodge No. 17, express our deepest sympathy to the family of our dear departed brother LEROY BOBBIE ZAVODNY, SR., who passed away very suddenly Wednesday, November 6, 1985, at about 9:30 p.m. in the Burleson County Hospital in Caldwell.

Brother Zavodny was born March 4, 1934, at New Tabor in Burleson County, the son of Frank Joseph Zavodny and Annie Matcek Zavodny.

He was married February 15, 1954, to Miss Ethel Faust at Saint Joseph's Parish in Bryan, Texas.

He was a Key System Installer for General Telephone Company for 31 years, retiring in April 1984. After his retirement, he worked part - time as maintenance man for Burleson County Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Burleson County and attended school at New Tabor, Cooks Point and Snook Schools.

He was a member of Nov' Tabor SPJST No. 17 and, in his spare time, he loved to hunt, fish and farm.

Services for Leroy Bobbie Zavodny, Sr., age 51, of Route 3, Caldwell, were held at 2 p.m. Friday, November 8th, in the Philips & Luckey Chapel in Caldwell with the Rev. Albert Michalik of Bellville officiating.

During the funeral service the hymn "Just As I Am" was sung by Mrs. Melissa Prescott. Interment followed in the New Tabor Brethren Church Cemetery under the direction of Philips & Luckey Funeral directors of Caldwell.

Brother Zavodny, is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ethel F. Zavodny; his three sons, Leroy Zavodny, Jr., Edward Lee Zavodny and Jerry Don Zavodny; a daughter - in - law, Gail Zavodny; his mother, Mrs. Annie Zavodny and two granddaughters, all of Caldwell; three brothers, George Zavodny and Franklin Zavodny, both of Caldwell and Johnnie (Jake) Zavodny of Bryan; and two sisters, Mrs. Ezell (Evelyn) Brewer of Big Spring and Mrs. Leona Weise of Bryan.

He was preceded in death by his father, two brothers and one sister.

Serving as pallbearers were Fred A. Surovik, Jr., David Hildebrand, James R. Zavodny, George L. Zavodny, Jr., Terry J. Suehs and Gordon Zavodny.

May our departed lodge brother rest in eternal peace.

Reselution Committee: Stanley F. Mmustik Susan Skrabanek Melvin H. Skrabanek

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Expression

Of Sympathy We, the members of Nov Tabor Lodge No. 17, express our deepest sympathy to the family of our dear departed sister L I k C LVIN, who passed away Monday, November 11, 1985, at 1:40 a.m. in the ohne Memorial Hospital in Brenham.

Mrs. Calvin was born March 16, 1896, in Burleson County to the late Ignac J. Biazek and Ida Kadanka Blazek.

A resident of Burleson County all her life, she was married to Homer Calvin, June 24, 1917, in her parents' home in the Providence community where they made their home. Mr. Calvin preceded her in death August 28, 1971.

She was a long and faithful member of the Providence Baptist Church in her younger years. She was active in church work and taught Sunday School classes for several years.

Special tribute in songs were by the Hitchcock Quartet and joined in a dismissal hymn by the congregation, "Amazing Grace" led by Mrs. Doris Brewer.

A prayer service was held Tuesday evening in Philips - Luckey Chapel led

by Rev. Jack Mitchell.

Funeral services for Lydia Calvin, 89, of Caldwell were held at 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, November 13th, in the Providence Baptist Church with Rev. Jack Mitchell officiating. Burial was in the Providence Cemetery.

She is survived by five sons, Leroy Calvin and Homer Calvin of Caldwell, Joe Don Calvin of Clarksville, Arkansas, J. Lynn Calvin of Bryan and Stanley Calvin of Gilmer, Texas; three daughters, Mrs. Philip (Joyce) Hitchcock of Caldwell, Mrs. Elizabeth Miller of Bainbridge Island, Washington and Mrs. May Dell Billet of New Braunfels; 11 grandchildren, 10 great - grandchildren; 4 great - great - grandchildren; one brother, Louis Blazek of Caldwell; one sister, Mrs. Ida Calvin of Caldwell.

Preceding her in death were an infant son; one brother, Frank Blazek; and three sisters, Hattie Mrnustik, Ella Regmond and Annie Smith.

Pallbearers were Frank Murray Blazek, Philip Hitchcock, Henry Scheel, Stanley H. Calvin, Jr., Monroe C. Klaerner, Wesley Eugene Peyton, H.G. Hitchcock and Kenneth Ray Palmer.

May our departed lodge sister rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Stanley F. Mrnustik Susan Skrabanek Melvin H. Skrabanek

Expression Of Sympathy We, the members of Nov* Tabor Lodge No. 17, express our deepest sympathy to the family of our dear departed brother PAULA. VALIGURA, who passed away suddenly at his home Wednesday evening, November 13, 1985.

Brother Valigura was born May 13, 1908, in Burleson County where he had spent his lifetime and lived in Caldwell for 34 years.

He was retired from the grocery store business and was a former owner of a grocery store for 10 years. He worked for Kellar Aluminum Company in Caldwell for over 10 years.

He was -a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, St. Mary's Rosary Society, and the SPJST Lodge No. 17 of Nov Tabor.

Brother Valigura was married to Alma Boehme, November 10, 1931, in St Mary's Catholic Church.

A Christian Wake was held at 7 p.m.

Friday in Philips - Luckey Chapel with Msgr. Emilian Foityn and Msgr.

"Soli" Zientek.

Funeral Mass for Paul August Valigura, Jr., 77, of Cald,vel3 was held at 10 a.m. i?. a.Jurday, November 16th in St. Mary's Catholic Church with Msgr. Ernitian Foltyn officiating.

Interment was in St. Mary's Catholic Church Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Alma Valigura of Caldwell; one son, Larry Valigura and daughter - in - law, Janette Valigura of Caldwell; two granddaughters; two brothers, Henry Valigura and Raymond Valigura of Caldwell; three sisters, Mrs. Joe E. (Julia) Jurik of Ennis, Mrs. E.W. (Marie) Bettge of Bay City and Mrs. Jerry (Tennie) Hanys of Cuero.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Paul Frank Valigura, Sr. and Vincie Jurica Valigura; three brothers, Joe Valigura, William Valigura and Emil Valigura; three sisters, Miss Emilie Valigura and two infant sisters.

Pallbearers were David Valigura, Joe Rychlik, Marion Yezak, E.D. Perry, Edward Homeyer and Ronnie Valigura.

May our departed lodge brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Stanley F. Mrnustik Susan Skrabanek Melvin H. Skrabanek -SP J ST-

Expression Of Sympathy We, the officers of Lodge Pokrok Jihu No. 72, Cameron, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed lodge sister JULIA KRENEK, who passed away at her residence in Cameron, December 11, 1985 at age 70.

Services were held Monday, December 16 at 10 a.m. at St. Monica's Catholic Church in Cameron with the Rev. Tom Chamberlain officiating. Rosary was recited at 6 p.m. December 15 at Marek - Burns Laywell Funeral Home Chapel in Cameron. Burial was in St. Moncia's Cemetery.

Mrs. Krenek was born in Milam County and was a member of KJZT Lodge No. 48 of Cameron and SPJST Lodge No. 72, Cameron.

Survivors are her husband, John Krenek of Cameron; one son, Johnny Krenek of Cameron; one daughter, Yvonne Holden of Tisdale, Canada; one brother, Louis Trdy of Cameron; one sister, Bessie Hyzak of Granger; and six grandchildren.

May our departed lodge sister rest in eternal peace.

Respectfully submitted, Lillian B. Mikulec Financial Secretary/Treas.

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JSTExpression Of Sympathy

We, the undersigned Resolution Committee, in behalf of the members of Lodge Sam Houston No 73, Seymour, wish to express our deepest

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sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed sister LEILA SYPTAK, who passed away Saturday, December 17, 1985, in the Wichita Falls Hospital.

Services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Joe Ainsworth, pastor, officiating.

Burial was in Masonic Cemetery with arrangements under the direction of Seymour Memorial Funeral Home.

Sister Syptak was born January 30, 1911 in Ellis County, Texas. She moved to Baylor County, Texas in 1930. She lived in Baylor County for 48 years before moving to Ennis, Texas in 1978. She returned to Seymour in 1985.

She married Henry A. Syptak November 18, 1932 in Lawton, Oklahoma. He died in 1985.

Mrs. Syptak was a member of the First Baptist Church, a member of the Home Demonstration Club and the Seymour Sewing Club.

Survivors include a daughter, Mary Ann of Austin; a son, Matthew of Austin; four sisters, Vera Wheatley of Waxahachie, Texas, Lillian Dodson and Goldie Lamb, both of Ennis, Texas and Ethel Dodson of Granbury, Texas; and three grandchildren.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Frank Sim aichl Raymond Pavliska —S P J

ST— Expression Of Sympathy

We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 79, Corpus Christi, Texas, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our lodge sister ELENORA E. MAJEK, 76, of 5425 Crockett, Corpus Christi, Texas, who died Wednesday, December 25, 1985 at a local hospital after a long illness.

Sister Majek was a native of Kovar, Texas and moved to Corpus Christi in 1962 from Barclay, Texas.

She was a member of the Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas at Lodge No. 79, and the Bill Roper American Legion Auxiliary No. 364.

Survivors include her husband, Julius (Mike) Majek of Corpus Christi; five daughters, Dorothy Richter of Moody, Texas, Naomi Fike of Austin, Texas, Deloris Howard of Irving, Texas, Georgie Hale of Aledo, Texas, Shirley Grubbs of Garland, Texas; one son, Clarence Lastovica of Belton, Texas; two brothers, August and Edwin Hajdik, both of Smithville, Texas; one sister, Julia Hausenfluke of Coleman, Texas; 12 grandchildren; and four great - grandchildren; also five step - daughters, numerous step grandchildren, plus other relatives.

Funeral services were held at 1 p.m.

Friday, December 27th at Cage - Mills Everhart Chapel with the Rev. Henry E. Beseda officiating. Burial was at Seaside Memorial Park under the arrangements of Cage - Mills Everhart Funeral Home.

May she rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee Frank C. Sacky Peggy Janota Frank W. Veselka

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Expression Of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 160, San Angelo, on behalf of our officers and entire membership, express heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother ROBERT "BOB" GRIGAR, who passed away Monday, December 30, 1985 at Park Plaza Nursing Home, San Angelo, at the age of 68.

Brother Grigar was born August 14, 1917 in Wallis. He was a retired mechanic and a World War II veteran.

Survivors include his wife, Mabel Grigar of San Angelo; one brother, Julius Grigar of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and one sister, Bessie Huff of San Angelo.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m.

Friday, January 3, 1986 at Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with military graveside services in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee Hubert Drgac Diana Pelzel Sharon Joy Waggoner —SPJST---

Steel casting at the old plant

Items Of Interest Steel From Podbrezova The town of Podbrezovi in Central Slovakia lies in the Hron River valley, skirted by the Low Tatras and the Slovak Ore mountains. One hundred thirty years ago an iron works, one of the biggest in Slovakia and the then Austro - Hungarian monarchy, was founded in the town. The local plant turned out rails and later rolled and welded pipes. It was the sole manufacturer of silicon spring steel in Hungary. But the factory owners ruthlessly exploited the workers who came from all over the poor mountain region. Indeed, the history of the Podbrezovi iron works is a history of strikes and demonstration for the right to work, for a more humane life, a history often tinged with workers' blood.

An important chapter in the annals of the plant was written in the year 1944, in the period of the so - called Slovak Free State with Podbrezova became a center of anti - fascist resistance in the Hron River area.

August 26, 1944, the sound of factory sirens in Podbrezovl and the nearby towns of Piesok and Hroniec signalled the start of a rebillion against the fascists. In a matter of hours the iron works in Podbrezovd managed to alter its production program to suit the requirements of the uprising and the partisans, turning out mortars, machine guns, anti tank guns and field kitches. When, three days later, the outbreak of the Slovak National Uprising was announced in BanskS Bystrica, as many as one thousand workers from Podbrezova` reported to serve in the army.

In October 1944, Podbrezova hosted a conference of the newly established works committees where delegates from many Slovak factories laid the

The Tale recreation centre for the workers of Podbrezova

Tube rolling mill at the new plant o' the Sverma Iron Works ***

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Tube rolling mill at the new plant of the Sverma Iron Works

Young Pioneers come once a year to the iron works

Jan Sverma, hero of the Slovak National Uprising extruded pipes. The plant is divided into three main sections: a tube drawing mill, a tube extrusion mill and continuous steel casting section.

The construction of the § rverma Iron Works in Podbrezovd provides a graphic example of excellent cooperation among technicians and workers. The construction work was carried out by the North Moravian Engineering and Industrial Constructions enterprise in Trinec, the technological equipment was supplied by the Klement Gottwald Engineering and Iron Works in Vftkovice, while the Brno - based Metallurgical Project enterprise was involved in the elaboration of designs. Also major foreign firms were invited to participate in the project, namely the Mannesmann - Demag - Meer corporation and Siemens Erlanged.

The verma Iron Works, employing five thousand skilled workers and technicians, currently ranks amoung the most modern plants of its kind in Europe. Thanks to its sophisticated equipment, the factory has managed to raise its production of pipes not only to cover domestic consumption but also for exports. Thus, during the first five years after the start to the manufacture of seamless pipes the plant had not received a single complaint as to the quality of its products.

The town of Podbrezova`, too, has undergone far - reaching changes over the years. Instead of the former shanty towns in the suburbs, PodbrezovA now prides itself on all the amenities of a modern town, including schools, kindergartens, shopping, health and social centers, restaurants, sports' facilities and recreation centers; a cultural center with a cinema, library, clubroom, etc. One of the highlights of the town is the newly built center for the training of skilled workers for the Podbrezovd Iron Works. Podbrezova, a young working class community, is living a rich and healthy life.

Gabriela Chmelikovd —SPJST-

Cultural centre at Podbrezova Features

foundation of the unified trade union movement. The meeting was also attended by Jan Sverma, whose ideas and optimism remained in the hearts and minds of the workers from Podbrezova after he died in the struggle. The factory in PodbrezoNva was eventually named after him.

The first day of spring 1945, Soviet soldiers brought freedom to the town.

Since then, new factories have been

built in the surrounding villages of Brezno and Zdvadka at Hronom, the Podbrezova" works has been modernized. Great changes were put into effect in 1967 when the obsolete Siemens - Martin furnaces began to be replaced. From that time, the reconstruction project has been continuing and today the Podbrezova Iron Works is a major producer of seamless, thin - walled and cold

In 1986 approximately five million U.S. citizens will be heading overseas in the coming year, the State Department estimates. Predictably, most will travel in the summer.

Arrangements can be tricky. Some preparation now will let you avoid last - minute hassles. During winter, you can cut the waiting time for a passport

by as much as half -- from six weeks to three weeks. If there is an emergency, you can get a passport in as little as one day by appearing in person. Passports are required for travel to most countries. Exceptions include Canada, Mexico and many Caribbean nations.

You can apply at passport agencies in major cities, many federal and state courts and post offices. If you are 18 or older, a passport costs $35 and is good for 10 years; if under 18, the charge is $20 and the passport is valid for five years. If you have never had a passport before, you must also pay a $7 execution fee and apply in person.

Several countries also require visitors to get an advance visa -- a stamp placed in the passport, usually by a country's embassy in the United States. Sometimes there is a fee, and you may need photographs. The process can take several weeks, especially for countries such as the Soviet Union and South Africa, where governments are wary of foreigners.

Embassies, their addresses and phone numbers are listed in the "Congressional Directory," available in most libraries.

Some nations insist that visitors carry proof of vaccination against yellow fever and cholera. Also, for your own protecton, make certain that you have your usual immunizations up to date. Travelers to some equatorial countries, such as Kenya or Zaire, should be sure to take medication to prevent malaria. Details are provided in a brochure, "Health Information for International Travel," available from many personal physicians and local health departments. It is also wise to consider this thought: Is the country you plan to visit safe? Will you be able to find lodging? If you are concerned, contact the State Department's Citizens Emergency Center which has the latest information on civil unrest, hotel overbookings and changing visa requirements. ***

Mounting bills threaten to swamp some consumers and ruin their credit ratings, many are turning to credit repair clinics -- companies that claim to remove erroneous information from credit records for a fee.

There are now hundreds of credit clinics across the country. We can correct your bad rating. We can reinstate your good name, some clinics claim in their ads. What these firms really do is help consumers challenge and remove incorrect information from credit - bureau files. For this, they charge fees ranging from $25 to $2,000.

Most of the services are legitimate businesses, but some promise more than they can deliver -- implying that they can remove damaging information from a person's credit record whether it is true or not. That's incorrect; accurate information cannot be magically erased from a credit rating for any amount of money.

Actually, most people don't need a clinic to correct their ratings.

Consumers have the right under the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act to request copies of their credit reoorts for a small fee and to dispute information in them without help from anybody. The fee, usually $8 to $12, is waived if the inquiry is made within 30 days of a credit denial. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation publishes an explanation of the law.

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Jednoty Sttitu Texas. zaloiene roku 1897

15. ledna-1986

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Oddi? Dopisovatelei Tak Vgelicos Ane'ika Houdkova V oter9 pfed Nov9m rokem velice mnoho lidi eekalo radostne na toho znameho Rick Nelsona 2e pfijede se svou partou zahrat v Park Suite Hotelu a zatim jim bylo oznameno, h ten Rick Nelson a jeho snoubenka a pet mun jeho party byli zabiti kdy letadlo nejak9m zpasobem chytlo na often a spadlo do stromu na jedne fume v De Kalb, Texas (col je asi 30 mil od Texarkana, Tex.). Pilot a jeho pomocnik byli popaleni a nad9chani koufem a jsou v nemocnici. Tak to bylo v ge velmi smutne a mnozi vratili sve vstupenky a druzi to darovali na dobre Ja si pamatuji kdy ten Rick hral s jeho bratrem a rodiei na televiznim programu a lido ho meli velice radi a 2e pry byl dobr9m elovekern a hudebnikem. Mel se brzy 2enit a bohu2e1, vge se jinak utvofilo a zas jeden gpatn9 den byl. Ten Nov9 rok nam zas zaeind gpatne, 2e ano? V nagem Texasu letos toho gpatneho bylo u2 velice moc a potfebujem neco lepgiho aby se stalo a ne same takove zle veci. Otec tomu Rickovi zemrel pfed 10 lety na rakovinu a matka a bratr maji nyni velk9 smutek, Ie u2 jsou ted' sami a budou ho postradat velice.

Ve evrtek rano vyjelo z maleho mesteeka Sulphur Springs celkem 100 vozu (takov9ch jako meli tehdy pred 150 lety pfistehovalci kdy jeli hledat domov v teto nag zemi). Toto pry bude k pocte tech 150 let svobody od Mexika a Texas pry mini to oslavovat dobfe ce19 rok. S nimi pojedou kaary, dostavniky.

Take jelo 350 mun na konich, 15 mukti vojenske kavalerie a tfi gerifove na konich. Pry jen 30 mil se ujede ka2d'm dnem a cesta bude trvat 6 mesica, a ujedou pies 3 tisice mil, a skoro asi 200 tech mest pies ktere se pojede tak budou hied& je pane privitat. Doufejme, 2e v ge dobfe dopadne a v gichni se gfastne navrati.

Nage krajani take zaenou oslavovat brzy a tem pfejeme aby toto podnikani velmi pane se vydarilo-- vidyf je nas Cechit v Texasu tolik a mu2eme dokazat hodne-- jen chtit, 2e ano?

Hled'me tedy se zapojit do prace a pomoci nagemu Texasu aby v ge dobfe dopadlo.

Pied tfemi lety jista divka zde mela malou hpleieku kterou dala adoptovat jednim man2elflin, ktefi ji opravdu milovali. Ale za dva t9dny matka ditete se rozhodla, ze chce dite zpet a nastala bitva mezi obema stranami a koneene soud rozhodl, 2e dite path matce (ktera se mezitim provdala za otce ditete).

Manlele bojuji o dite, ze za ty tri roky je jako jejich a le se starali o nej dobfe a tak ted' soud se tahne dale a kdolvi jak to nakonec dopadne. Je to vge smutne a dite to ma tel zle, kdy se o nej tahaji a nevi komu vlastne patii.

Minuly tSiden ntktere leti gte musely byt zavieny kdyi byla takova mlha nebylo vida pied sebe a tifady se

2e jegte se stanou autosralky. V Trekova byla jig dergi eas ye tamni Houstonu a v Midland, Texas museli Sweetbriar utulni. Narodila se v zavfit a ye v9chodnim Texasu to take Ceskoslovensku a s rodiei pfijela do bylo vgelijake a fidiei byli varovani, Ameriky pied lety. Zanechala jednu aby jeli pomalu a opatrne. Ted jsme dceru a jednoho syna a sestru, 4 zde meli nekolik pekn9ch dni, ktere by- vnoueata a 9 pravnoueat. Vyslovujem ly skoro jako na jare, takie cestovatele nagi upfimnou soustrast pozustale rodine a zesnule prejeme tich9 spank mohli pou2ft letadel a vratit se domti.

Letos titady varovali ka2deho kter9 na veenosti.

V tom Grayson okresu zde v Texasu bude oslavovat na Sylvestra, aby nefidili sve auto a pfijmuli nekoho, tak fat-mai si steluji, 2e letos u2 je to kter9 by je zavez1 domii v jeho autu gest9 rok kdy se neurodily zemni ofigky aby nebylo tolik ne gtesti a sra2ek jako eili "peanuts". V lete bylo sucho a na v2dy b9va. Pry chytli asi celkem 88 podzim zas pr gelo hodne a nakonec tech ktefi pfebrali 'teeth() silnej giho. V pfigel mrazik a v ge pfiglo prye. Jeden Dallasu pry uveznili jich 28 a 15 ye Ft. farmaf tam nasadil v gech sv9ch 575 Worth-- a to pry je melte nee jindy akrii temi ofigky a nyni pry ztrati asi b9valo. Jaksi letos se to odbylo bez jiste pr' 150 tisic, a nektefi musi zase tolik ne gtesti a poranen9ch, ktere meli vyptiljeit penize na druhou drodu.

Rikaji tam, 2e mladi lido nechavaji farv2dy smutn9 konec. Tak to ma byt!

Ten novel kterS, koupil ty drahe mafeni kdy pry jim to nevyna gi. Letos auta od toho Bhagwana Rajneeshe za 6 bude jen asi 135 tun ofigkit a jindy je milionu dolara pry ul 22 jich prodal za vice jak 200 tisic tun.

Zemedel gti tifednici chti aby farmafi dva miliony a je jistSr, le tech 53 proda behem tiech mesicii a ani nebude zkusili sadit alfalfu a o yes, le se to potfeba miti dralbu jak napfed myslel. dobfe proda do Oklahomy kde pestuji Pry Vagina tech Rolls Roycu byla hodne koni a dobytka. Doufejme, 2e se to piece zmeni a zas bude lep gi eas pro koupend dallaskSmi osadniky.

Ti eerno gi pofad chteli aby 20. teho ka2cleho.

Stat Arkansas bude oslavovat 150 let ledna byl udelan narodni svatek k pocte toho Martin Luther Kinga ale kdy se spojilo s Unii a tak pak byl nektere federalni reservni banky ten jeden stat nasi zeme. Arkansas vydal svatek nebudou dodr2ovat. Jist9 peknou znaniku k tomu tieelu a kdo se eerno gsk9 bank v Oak Cliff sekci zde zajima o znamky tak mute je obdriet bude zavfen. Ono pofad se jim zda, 2e na pogte.

Kanadske spoleenosti nyni maji oni jako eerno gi nemaji prava jako bill lide a tedy koneene k tomu do g lo a radost, ze budou moci zv9 git produkci svatek byl uspofadan. oleje kdy 8 firem se spojilo a venovalc Ve rneste Hutchins, Tex., tamni asi dva biliony dolarit v okoli Fort mayor kald9 rok kolem Vanoc se McMurray u Alberty a nalezli velke pfistroji jako Mikulag a rozdava jidlo a zasoby pisku kter9 ma velke mnagtvi darky tern potfebn9m a toto kond ji2 oleje a to pak je piepracovano a ten 15 let. Jiste toto je pekna vec a olej se dobfe proda.. V 1985 bylo pry mnoh9na pfinese trochu radosti, ktere asi 4500 olejov9ch a plynov9ch, studni by jinak nemeli kdy jsou chudi. Letos vyvrtano a v ge se jim dobie dafi. Toto bylo tech Mikulagil vice a tak take bylo vge bylo pr9 hodne lacin gi na beeky olevice radosti mezi lidem. Mnozi ztratili je nen zde v na gem Texasu. Tedy asi praci letos a situace byla velrni gpatna toho oleje bude dost pro kaideho, 2e pro rodiny. Take jeden zarnoIn9 ano?

V nagem Texasu asi 9 tisic lidi bylo elovek ve Wichita Falls, Tex., kaId9rn rokem pfipravi sveho vycvieeneho chyceno a pokutovano za to sie b9ka a zapfahne ho do sanich a jako nedodr2ovali zakon, ktery natizuje 2e Mikulag rozdava 'Dame darky tern ka2c19 kdo sedi v pfednint sedadle auta potfebn9rn a mnoh9m tee jidlo, take musi mit ochrann9 pas. Policiste meli praci ale fikaji, 2e mysli a2 lid pozna, je radosti hodne mezi lidem.

Mnozi v Italii kde se stala to stfelba 2e zakon bude dodr2ovan tak si daji kterou provedli ti palestin gti zloeinci, si pozor. Mnozi nemaji radi ten zakon, mysli, e tito zloeinci byli vycvieern v ale titady fikaji, 2e je nyni min negtesti Iranu a pies Syrii se dostali do Plma. ne2li bylo dfive, kdy bylo tolik Take je pr9 v tom zapleten ten Moamar poranen9ch a zabitych v sralkach, Khadafy, kter9 nenavidi Ameriku a kdy nemeli ty pasy. V Dallasu fekl, 2e jestli USA a Israel mini se samotnern pry pfes dva tisice bylo pomstit za to stfelbu ye Vidni a Rime, pokutovano a tak snad to bude nyni le on se postara o to aby do na gi zerne lepgi a daji si pozor.

Tak si vzpominam, 2e je tomu ji2 F5 se dostali jisti zloeinci a zabijou kaldeho jako pornstu za vateeni proti let kdy nage maminka pfijela do Libyii. Nage vlada vydala varovani Galvestonu z toti2 19 ledna 1901. americkSrm obeanum aby nejezdili do Jak to vge ubehlo od to doby a ona a Libye a ti co jsou tam aby hledeli odjet jeji bratranec Vaclav Fabera (se kter9m dokud muzou. Tak to vyhlfii, 2e valky piijela) u2 oba davno jsou na veenosti, budou jegte trvat dale a mir--ten a co vge za ty leta se zmenilo, ani by tomu nevefili kdyby mohli pH* zpet. nebude nikde tam. Kdy ul to ukonei?

Prave jsem se dovedela, le v Taylor Jak asi bude leccos v pfigtich letech? zenif ela pant Anna Trekova ve veku 88 let. Toto jest ul druha sestra pfitelkyne pi. Adelly Legikarove kterou ona kid tislo 47. Seaton ztratila nedavno. Nejdfive pi.

Frantigka Zgarbova odegla po delgi Mild sestry a brad, Piedseda Jerry Pechal zahajil nagi nemoci a nyni pi. TrZkova. Tak u nyni nerna lidne sourozence na ivu. Pant prvni schfizi v prvnim mesici v novem

roce 1986 za dosti dobre navegtevy Povstanim jsme vzdali pfisahu nagim vlajkam. Vlajky nastolili br. a ses. Michael Morris a Heidi Schroeder.

Nav gtevniky jsme meli Ann Balugek od fadu eislo 15, Buckholts, Gertrude Kahlig, Lonnie Augusta a Freddie Schroeder, take tajemnik-pokladnik Leonard Mikeska od Hlavni uradovny a jeho 2enuska, Dorothy, Albert Kozlovsk9, Della Marinik a Willie Hegar. Nav gteva nas te gila a piijd'te zase.

Pak pfedseda Jerry Pechal po2adal bra. Leonarda Mikesku aby nastolil nove tifedniky co2 se take stalo. Ted' se pokraeovalo dale ye schfizi. Vgichni afednici byli piitomni.

Na g e nova tajemnice Dolores Skrabanek pak pfeeetla protokol z minule schfize, kter9 byl piijat, tak jak napsan a jeden dopis jsme meli — dekovnu kartku od rodiny zesnuleho elena, bratra John Ondragek.

Nove eleny jsme pfijali Leeann Marie Pseneik, Vlasta Hur gka, John J. Hrug ka, Dee Anna Bartel, Jeffery Thomas Kirby, Kristopher Mihatsch.

Pfestoupil od fadu eislo 88, Houston do nageho fadu eislo 47. Clarence Baca, ml. Vitame vas v gechny do fadu a doufame, 2e piijdete do schfizi i na zabavy.

Nemocne eleny, o kter9ch jsme vedeli jsme meli bratfi a sestry Robert Heese, Estelle Gilleand, Ralph Kohutek, Joe Marinik, J.D. Chlapek, Jerry Trampota. Piejeme abyste byli zase brzy nadobro zdravi.

Ofednici a v9bory podali jejich zpravy. Piedseda dekoval vgem elentim, ktefi pomohli jak9mkoliv zpusobem, kdy se pofadal nas Vanoeni veeirek 8. prosince. Oznamoval, is e jsme meld 15. prosince v sini nav gtevu, zase se do sine vedrali zlodeji a ukradli mnoho veci.

Za Planujici v9bor podal zpravu bratr Dan Balu gek. Sestra Adeline Kohutek podala zpravu za Dozorei v9bor. Za Ihetni v9bor podal zpravu br. Frank Klinkovsk9. Vedouci rnlacle is e ses. Rosie Craft podala jeji zpravu meli 9 Clem a 4 na.v§tevniky pfitomno.

Pak k nam pane promluvil br.

Leonard Mikeska od Hlavni uradovny; dobfe se to poslouchalo.

Narozeniny slavili a byli pfitomni v mesici leden jak nasleduje— br. a ses.

Robert Vagieek, Leo Kahlig, Julia Vitek, Irma Klinkovsk9, Gladys Marek, Lucy Mihatsch, Mary Hegar, Dolores Skrabanek, Edwin Chlapek (85), Ann Balu gek, Dan Wiley, Georgie Sodek, Alice Banning, Frank Mikeska a Emily Stuteville. Pfejeme yam "vesele narozeniny" a v gechno dobre.

V9roei sfiatku slavili br. a ses. Lonnie a Augusta Schroeder, Johnnie a Vlasta Hru gka. Gratulujeme yam a pfejeme abyste slavili je gte mnoho vyroci.

Dvefni cent' obdr2ely sestry Lenora Talagek a Theresa Chlapek.

Nage Olga schfize bude 2. tinora a zapoene ye 2 hodiny v nedeli odpoledne.

Po schtizi byla dobra veeere.

Sestram diky za ty dobre sladkosti co

I4/VESTNiK-15. lethal 1936 jste pfinesly.

Na shledanou v pfatf schirzi a se sesterskYm pozdravem.

Anna Jakubcova„ eska dopisovatelka.

Get your friends or parents to help you with the pronunciation. Do them together. Clip and save each lesson, and compile them into notebook form, if you desire. Set aside a regular time each week for the study of these lessons. Read the following verse together, and see if you can translate it.

BabiZka Alenka a Jifik si hrali s mieem.

Kolem Ma stars babieka. Nahle upadla.

Jifik podal Alence Skoeil a pomahal babiece na nohy.

Alenka eekala na Vika. Ptala se: "Kdo to byl? Tva babieka?"

"Nei" "Tak teta?"

"Take ne!"

"Nebo znama babieka?"

"Viibec ne. Byla to cizi babieka."

(What new words do you see above?

Find out their meaning.)

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AUTOMOBILY V ESKOSLOVENSKU t eskoslovensko se fadi mezi zeme s rozvinutou silnicni dopravou. V provozu je nyni vice nee pet motorovych vozidel (na 15,3 obyvatel) a 74 tisk kilornetru silnic a dalnic. Stuperi motorizace v CSSR udavanY pomerem motorovYch vozidel k celkovemu poetu obyvatel dosahl poe'tu 1:3,3. Z toho na 100 domacnosti pfipada vice nee 47 osobnich

automobilovY prinnysl vyrobit 182 500 osobnich automobilii, vice net 49 tisic nakladnich vozidel, 3300 autobusu a 166 tisic motocyklii. (ro) IV

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PECE 0 DITE V CESKOSLOVENSKU Peee o dite je v Ceskoslovensku nedilnou soueasti leeebne preventivni a hygienicke pae. Jejim hlavnim znakem je komplexnost, planovitost a systematinost. Zakladnim 'elankem pro poskytovani pediatricke peee v dzemnim zdravotnickem obvode jsou obvodni detsk9 lad- a obvodni detska sestra. Jejich einnost navazuje na peel o novorozence, ptedpoklada podrobnou informovanost o jeho stavu, ve'etne prenatalniho vyvoje a vy2aduje znalost rodinneho prostfedi ditete.

Na konci roku 1984 meli obvodni dead lekafi v tSR v peei 2 408 532 (led do 14 let. Z toho bylo ve veku od narozeni do jednoho roku 136 614 deti, od jednoho do peti let 790 170 deti a od gesti do etrnacti let 1 481 748 deti.

ZvY§eni poetu zdravotnickeho personalu v poslednich letech umo2nilo roz gifit komplexni peei o deti do 14 let.

Jejim zakladem je primarni prevence, system jednotnYch preventivnich prohlidek s cilem vas odkrYt vrozene a geneticky podminene vady a chronicke nemoci. Zatim se pravidelne provadeji preventivni prohlidky v prvnim, tfetim a patem roce iivota a jednou roene ye g kolnim veku. Napfiklad kaRlY kojenec je v prubehu prvniho roku 2ivota preventivne vy g etten, v'eetne povinneho oekovani, 12-13 krat.

Do piisobnosti resortu zdravotnictvi patti i detske jesle. Podle planu krajs1c9ch, okresnich a mistnich narodnich v9borti (organy statni moci a spravy) se poeita s tfm, ie do konce roku 1985 bude v techto zatizenich umisteno 22 procent deti ptislugneho veku roku az tti roky). (to-)

74th lesson. Revision Exercises -ci, -ti, 1) Form adjectives (-iv*, -avf, -te10): dlouhotrvaji- zima, lide eekaji- na Lekce Tieti— Lesson No. 3 Read the following exercises and autobus, benzin je hofi-, hra- hodiny, words out LOUD with your parents or dobfe §aty, kvetou- stromy, bolestrana, psa- stroj, vypra- pradlo, citlfriends. mikrofon, auto stoji- pied domem, Jak se mate?— How are you? kratce ostfiha- vlasy, otevfe- dvefe, Dobre rano!— Good morning!

Na vysoke drovni motorizace se v9zNa shledanou!— Good-bye! (Till we hlida- pes, pravd- pfibeh, kolae posypa- cukrem, nedopi- pivo, rozum- namne podili es. automobilov9 meet again.) navrh, dobfe udela- prate, smrt- prtimysl. V lonskem roce (1984) zv9gil Slovnieek— Vocabulary nemoc, kopa- mfe, nevidi- srla, koupa- v9robu nakladnich automobilii o 8,5 matka— mother jprocenta, autobusu o 2,9 a osobnich eepice hiava— head 2) Form verbs (-it, -ovat, -at, et, vozii o 1,5 procenta. Produkce clama-- lady nahradnich dilu k osobnim -flout): lampa— lamp automobilum vzrostla ternet o 1,7 %, Auta parkna parkovi g ti.

La g. leepark— park nemocne. Chlapci se brzy skamarad-. v9roba pneumatik pro nakladni pan— gentleman Je pozde, musime spech-. To pivo vozidla o 4,5% a pro osobni auta o bratr— brother potfebaje vychlad-. Eva umi dobfe 2,9%. eas— time V9robky es. automobiloveho tanc-. Auto muselo nahle zabrzd-. doktor (or lekaf)-- doctor Musite si to jidlopfisol-. Ten roman se prumyslu se pomerne tispegne okno— window bude film-. Musite vice cvie-. prosazuji v zahraniei. V letech §kola— school Ptedna g ka musi u2 kaldou chvili 1981-1984 bylo z CSSR vyvezeno pies koeka— cat skone-. Je potfeba zmap- nezname kra- 350 tisic osobnich automobile, z toho ■ „VOLNE SOBOTY" pro zvirata zavedly ano— yes nektere evropske a americke zoologicke zaje. Musim si vyeist- boty. To slovo terrier 180 tisk do nesocialistickYch co?— what? hrady. Reagovaly tak na vifsledky vyzkumu ezemi.

Zahranienim odberatelum bylo musim vygum- (erase). Budeme ten, ta, to— that americkych v8dc0, kterif ukazal, ie neustaly zavod-! Nejdfive musime vybeton- dodano pfes 27 tisic nakladnich vozii styk s mnoha lidmi pOsobi na zvirata depreMluvnice— Grammar zaklady domu. Beton (= concrete) Tatra, temet 30 tisic automobile Avia, siva). Nejvice trpi medvedi, antitopy a opiConjugation of the verb miti "to 1. musi dobfe ztvrd-. NemocnY nesmi 20 tisk vozidel LIAZ a ptes 580 tisic. ce. Nejlepe snateji navttevniky sloni. A tak have." slad-.

Poild tomu nenuliu rozum-. motocyklti.i. V tomto roce se celkov9 leckde zoologicke zahrady zestavaji jeden Singular Mu2stvo muselo o viterstvi boj-. vyvoz zv9§1 o 2,4% do den v hidnu zavrene, aby si zvirata mohla 1st person main— I have Pozor, bude to trochu bol-. Musim si nesocialistickYch a o 4% do odpodinout.

2nd person mi g — you have zatelefon-. MOj bratr umi dobfe ly2-. socialistickYch zemi. Letos ma es.

3rd person ma— he, she, it has Otec se asi bude zlob-. Wad to sukni Plural trochu zkrat-. Ta jablka musi jegte c*;.) Topo7. °I *.o.V4/ mame— we have ‹P"•%1VSEN8 10) .16 0. d■ .0 * 1901i 0 c,, ' 0 --. .., VO o zeerven- nebo zeilout-. mate— you have o 0 9 Some phrases with the verb to have. mail— they have : i ) S. Co mtla na sobe?— What did she 2. The Noun in Czech.

All Czech nouns are classified as be- wear? M8 hlad?— Are you hungry?

06. ing either masculine, feminine or M8 pravdu f.— You are right!. mei 41/1 , AT ca neuter. If they end in a hard or neutral §testi, 2e nespadl.— He was lucky not to fall down.

Nemal strach?— Aren't o consonant, they are classed as . : masculine; if they end in "a" they are you frightened? MEli jsme feminine, and if they end in "o", they We had bad luck. Profesor Novak ma 0 a. are neuter. Therefore, the noun dnes pfednalku.— Professor N. gives a cl: Dallas, Texas "park" is masculine, "lampa" lecture today. Main prici.-- I am busy.

Main toho dost.— I am fed up 0 feminine and "okno" neuter. her with it. Mai narnale.-- It was a narrow t., , 3. The Demonstrative Adjectives The demonstrative adjective "that" escape. Dnes Marti volno.-- I have a .gyp Music By is translated in Czech by TEN, TA, day off today (I am free). Nemam u G. TO. TEN is always used with sebe 2adne penize.-- I have no money (7000 masculine nouns; TA with feminine on me. Nemam co na sebe.— I have nothing to put on. Matka mCa dite and TO with neuter.

0 (Polkas, Waltzes, Country-Western & Modern) stale na o'dich.— The mother kept her Homework DANCE TIME: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

1. Copy the expressions and eyes upon the child. Main to slovo na vocabulary into a notebook and jazyku.— I have the word on the tip of — THE ENTIRE FAMIL Y IS WELCOME --my tongue. Ma v hlave.— He is tipsy. memorize them.

Adm. $ 4.00 Per Person Adults 2. Memorize the conjugation of miti Main pine ruce prace.— I have plenty 17 years and under - FREE of work. "to have."

3. Classify the nouns that are given in Key to exercises from lesson 73: (Parking Area Guarded By Security Guard sladkosti, teplotu, cfsafstvi, trpelivost, the vocabulary as to their gender.

Until 1:00 a.m.)

4. Place the correct demonstrative ad- pekaistvi, zelindfstvi, mladi, velikost, jective ten, ta, to before each noun in zdravi, sucho, povinnost, sochafstvi, BEER, WINE, CHAMPAGNE AND SET-UPS AVAILABLE, the vocabulary. Example: ten park, ta zlo 2) chodba, malba, kopand, cf0 AND YOU CAN B.Y.O.B. koufeni, vYrobek, eetba, narozeni, lampa, to okno. hazend, vafeni, mildeek, sta yn.

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LODGE POKROK DALLAS No. 84

Saturday, January 18

CZECH HARVESTERS

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Wednesday, January 15, 1986--VESTMK/15 LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY (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.tn. Bingo every Tuesday, doors open at 5:30 p.m. and Game time, 7 p.m.; License No 17420422390-41002)

SFUST CALENDAR

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LODGE NO. 178, LONGVIEW-K1LGORE Saturday, Jan. 18-Wooden Nickels Saturday, Jan. 25-Texas Shoot Out Saturday, Feb. 1-Wild Card Saturday, Feb. 8-Wind River Thursday, Feb. 13-Regular Meeting, 7 p.m.

FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY

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LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX Saturday, Jan. 18-Texas Unlimited Sunday, Jan. 19--SPJST Meetings; 2 & 3 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 25-People's Choice Saturday, Feb. 1-Open Saturday, Feb. 8-Good Time Band Saturday, Feb. 15-Private Sunday, Feb. 16-SPJST Meetings; 2 & 3 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 22-People's Choice

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

Lie. Permit No. 1740902352444-410001)

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LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN Sunday, Jan. 19-Central Texas Sounds, 4-8 Saturday, Jan. 25-King of Swing, 8:30-12:30 Saturday, Feb. 1-Debonaires, 9-1 Sunday, Feb. 2-Hub City Dutchmen, 4-8 Saturday, Feb. 8-Fabulous Six, 8:30-12:30 Tuesday, Feb. 18-MOOSTASH JOE of Nebraska, 7-11 Saturday, Feb. 22-King of Swing, 8:30-12:30 Sunday, Mar. 9-Bobby Jones Orch., 4-8 Saturday, Mar. 15-Hi-Toppers, 8:30-12:30 Saturday, Mar. 22-King of Swing, 8:30-12:30 Sunday, Mar. 23-Lee Roy Matocha, 4-8

*** LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Saturday, Jan. 18-Texas Turkey, 8-12 Saturday, Jan. 25-Sterling Country *** LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS (Lodge monthly meeting every second Thursday of each month, 8 p.m.) ***

LODGE NO. 35, ELK Saturday, Jan. 18-Image Saturday, Jan. 25-Topaz Saturday, Feb. 1-Country Light Saturday, Feb. 8-Cherokee Rose Saturday, Feb. 15-Image Saturday, Feb. 22-Topaz Saturday, Mar. 1-Image Saturday, Mar. 8-Cherokee Rose Saturday, Mar. 15-Gold Rush Saturday, Mar. 22-Country Light Saturday, Mar. 29-Cherokee Rose

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LODGE NO. 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE (License Permit Number is 30007284004-10010). ***

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Thursday, Jan. 16-East Bell County Water Supply Annual Meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 18-Eddie Ray & The Polka Dots Monday, Jan. 20-Board of Trustees Meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 25-Vrazel Polka Band Saturday. Feb. 1-Wence Shimek Sunday, Feb. 2-Lodge & YC Meetings, 2 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 8-Jerry Haisler & The Melody Five Saturday, Feb. 15-Fritz Hodde & The Fabulous Six Saturday, Feb. 22-Lee Roy Matocha Orch.

Saturday, Mar. 1-El Campo Melody Boys Saturday, Mar. 8-Donnie Wavra & The HiLiters Saturday, Mar. 15-Eddie Ray & The Polka Dots Saturday, Mar. 22-Texas Gold (First Appearance) Saturday, Mar. 29-NO DANCE; HAPPY EASTER ***

LODGE NO. 66, WACO Saturday, Jan. 18-Country Drifters Sunday, Jan. 19-Lodge Meeting, 2:30 p.m.; Youth Meeting, 1:30 p.m.; Ladies bring a salad or dessert Saturday, Jan. 25-Cherokee Rose Saturday, Feb. 1-Country Drifters Saturday, Feb. 8-Eddie Ray & The Polka Dots Saturday, Feb. 15-Wedding Dance; Open to Public, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 22-Cherokee Rose

Saturday, Mar. 1-Country Drifters Saturday, Mar. 8-Moonlighters Saturday, Mar. 15-Jerry Haisler Saturday, Mar. 22-Cherokee Rose Saturday, Mar. 29-Harold Strand

*** LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY Saturday, Jan. 18-Honky Tonk Hearts Lodge Business Meeting Second Monday every month at 7:30 p.m.and Saturday night dances 9:00 to 1:00

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LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND Sunday, Jan. 19-Dance; Eddie Ray & The Polka Dots, 4 to 8 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 24-Leather & Lace Sunday, Feb. 2-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 8-Leather & Lace (Bingo Night every Thursday, at 7 p.m.; Lie. Permit No. 30000077-419-001).

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LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Saturday, Jan. 18-Czech Harvesters Monday, Jan. 20-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 1-Bill Kucera's Czech Mates Saturday, Feb. 15-Vrazel Polka Band Sunday, Mar. 16-Lodge 84 Anniversary

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LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Friday, Jan. 17-"Renegade" (C/W/R/Var.) Saturday, Jan. 18-Vrazels (P/W & C/W) Saturday, Jan. 25-Knights of Dixie (B/R & Var.) Saturday, Feb. 1-Manny Green (B/R); DRESS CODE DANCE Sunday, Feb. 9-SPJST Lodge 88's 21st Anniversary; Dinner, 11:30 to ??; Bingo, 2-4; Dance, 5-9 with music by Bobby Jones Polka Time Saturday, Feb. 15-Al Pierson, Big Band USA (B/R); DRESS CODE DANCE 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)

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LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH (Every Friday Night Ballroom Dancing)

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LODGE NO. 133, SAN ANTONIO Sunday, Jan. 19-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m. Guest Speaker will be SL F/S Jerry Mikulas who will speak on Direct Billing & Annuity Program; Members are urged to attend

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LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON Sunday, Feb. 9-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m.

Sunday, Mar. 2-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m.

Sunday, Mar. 9-District V Meeting

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LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH (Bingo every Friday, 7:30 p.m.)

LODGE NO. 161, LA PARITA Sunday, Mar. 9-Lodge Meeting, 11:30 a.m. at K-Bob's Restaitrant, Pleasanton, Texas, follow. ed with lunch ***

LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA Saturday, Jan. 18-Texas Brew (C/W) Saturday, Jan. 25-Nashville Express (C/W) Saturday, Feb. 1-Country Motions (C/W) Saturday, Feb. 8-Neal Hart (C/W) Saturday, Feb. 15-Wilderness (C/W) Saturday, Feb. 22-Texas Brew (C/W) Saturday, Mar. 1-Just Country (C/W) Saturday,. Mar. 8-Original River Road Boys (C/W) Saturday, Mar. 15-Pure Texas (C/W) Sunday, Mar. 16-Vanek's (Variety) Saturday, Mar. 22-Donnie Wavra (Variety) Saturday, Mar. 29-Hardtime Country (C/W) (Executive Members' & Board of Trustees' Meeting each 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:30 p.m.; Regular Meeting on the 4th Wednesday of each Month, 7:30 p.m.)

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LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON Saturday, Jan. 18-Ramblin' Rhythm Sunday, Jan. 19-Lodge Meeting and Installation of Officers, 2:30 p.m.; after the Meeting Social Hour & Dinner; Ladies bring your favorite dish Saturday, Jan. 25-Ramblin' Rhythm Saturday, Feb. 1-Country Junction Saturday, Feb. 8-Natural High Saturday, Feb. 15-Ramblin' Rhythm Friday, Feb. 21-Ernie Kucera from Nebraska, 8-12 Saturday, Feb. 22-Gentries Saturday, Mar. 1-Country Junction Saturday, Mar. 8-Natural High Saturday, Mar. 15-Ramblin' Rhythm Saturday, Mar. 22-Ramblin' Rhythm Saturday, Mar. 29-NO DANCE (All Saturday night dances: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.)

(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 (Bingo every Sunday, 2 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; License Permit #17516910506-41002) ***

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)

Read your mortgage papers carefully to understand what interest rate will be the base and what margin is to be used in figuring adjustments.

Also, note how often a change can be made. Typically, that is annually -- but it could be anytime between six months and five years.

Also find out which variable rate your mortgage is pegged to. Most popular is an index of U.S. Treasury securities: another is the average cost of funds as calculated by the Federal Home Loan Bank Board.

After determining the appropriate index, add your stated margin to that rate. For example, a recent one - year Treasury rate, adjusted for constant maturity, was 8.1 percent. Add a 2 point margin, as in many mortgage formulas, and the total rate is 10.1 percent.

In some newspapers the key interest rates are published regularly. They can be obtained from Board of Governors, Federal Reserve System Publications Service MS - 138, Washington, D.C. 20551. The FHLBB figures on rates are available from that agency at Washington, D.C. 20552 or from any of its 12 district offices around the country. *** Wind chill, a combination of low temperature and wind, is a deadly peril, warns the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Wind chill causes the body to lose heat faster than cold alone. Exposure for as short a period as half an hour can result in frostbite and hypothermia, conditions that can rapidly lower internal body temperatures and impair judgment and reasoning.

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LODGE NO. 187, ROUND ROCK Friday, Jan. 17-Velvets Saturday, Jan. 18-Leather & Lace Friday, Jan. 24-People's Choice Saturday, Jan. 2$-Debonaires Friday, Jan. 31-Texas Fever Saturday, Feb. 1-BATTLE DANCE: Carolina/Texas vs. Texas Fever, 8:00-12:30 Friday, Feb. 7-Leather & Lace Saturday, Feb. 8-People's Choice Friday, Feb. 14-Debonaires Saturday, Feb. 15-Leather & Lace Friday, Feb. 21-Velvets Saturday, Feb. 22-Debonaires Friday, Feb. 28-People's Choice Saturday, Mar. 1-Texas Fever A, (All Friday dances, 8 to 12; all Saturday dances, 3:30 to 1:00) ***

LODGE NO. 188, CENTER Saturday, Jan. 18-Jodie Jay Monday, Jan. 20-Lodge Meeting, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 25-Country Edition Saturday, Feb. 1-Heart of Texas Road Gang Saturday, Feb. 8-Still Southern Saturday, Feb. 15-Carolina of Texas Monday, Feb. 17-Lodge Meeting, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 32 -Cross Fire ***

LODGE NO. 191, EAST TEXAS Saturday, Jan. 25-Featuring The Comeback Band, 8 p.m.

Many homeowners with adjustable rate mortgages are finding that their lenders are making mistakes when they change the rates. More than 50 percent of all new mortgages have adjustable interest, rising or falling with market rates. Banks and savings and loans offer many *versions. Different financial indexes are used, and the timing of adjustments varies. With lenders now handling millions of adjustable - rate mortgages, or ARM's, it is inevitable that some mistakes occur when changes are made. It's therefore wise for homeowners with ARM's to know precisely how their rates are calculated. These tips from the Federal National Mortgage Association may help:

That small car ahead of you on the road may be closer than you think, says a study by Purdue University.

When judging distances between cars, the study found, drivers rely most upon the "visual angle" formed by the cars in front of them. But car sizes can be deceiving. Small cars can appear to be as much as 40 feet farther away than they are. The best advice is: Leave extra room . *** The symbol of French - American friendship. America's strong friendship with France was forged with the help of a very special lady: The Statue of Liberty.

Shipped to America aboard the frigate Isere in 1884, .the Statue of Liberty arrived here on June 16, 1885.

It was formally dedicated by President Grover Cleveland on October 28, 1886.

The sculptor of the Statue of Liberty was August Bartholdi, born in Colmar, Alsace, France. His hometown maintains the Bartholdi Museum year round. The statue's framework was designed by. Gustave Eiffel, who later designed the Eiffel Tower.

In 1986 -- the Statue of Liberty's 100th birthday year -- a mammoth celebration will fill much of it. A spectacular "Operation Sail" will cruise into New York harbor.

Throughout the summer of 1986, each of the 50 states will stage a two - day celebration of its own history -making up another 100 - day festival.

President Reagan and the nation's leading public officials will attend the Statue of Liberty's official re dedication day ceremonies, October 28, 1986, along with thousands of vessels and millions â&#x20AC;˘of visitors. A colorful fireworks -display will conclude the celebration.

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