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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 ISSN-07458800 January 22, 1986

VOLUME 74 NUMBER 4

Supreme Lodge Officers Annual Reports The President's Annual Message And Report

Howard Leshikar Dear Members: Let me begin with a sincere thank you to all of you for your continued guidance and support. While it has been impossible to visit every lodge, my family and I have greatly enjoyed the many opportunities we have had to be a part of your lodge activities.

Through 1985, it has been my privilege to assist with functions in many lodges, and before the end of 1986 I hope to visit with as many of you as possible. Again, thank you and a special thanks to the Board of Directors for their counsel and cooperation.

At the home office, some exciting things have been happening. First, after many months of hard work, Vice President Gebala reports that Universal Life, our newest insurance product, is going into production.

Upon the completion of the training seminars in Universal Life, we feel sure that our sales representatives will generate new enthusiasm in this area.

Certainly our sales representatives can be proud to offer this fine product to our members.

Second, Secretary/Treasurer Leonard Mikeska can detail an outstanding year in loans and investments. Both Leonard and Sidney Kacir, the Society's Legal Advisor, are due much credit for their fine efforts in processing members' loan applications as quickly as possible.

Third, the implementation of lodge requests to convert to direct bill has proceeded smoothly under the

direction of Financial Secretary Jerry by the favorable comments of visitors Mikulas. Because the conversion to the museum. Many thanks to all requires attention to many details, those who have so generously donated great care has been taken by Jerry to to this fine collection.

In addition to carrying on the maintain the high quality service that established programs of work in 1985, our members have come to expect.

In addition, there were real gains we were involved in a number of issues made in the Youth Department of our and projects that had not been a part Society. One new youth club was of business as usual.

First, on the issue of taxation of the formed at SPJST Lodge 49, Rowena.

Participation at State YAD increased fraternals, we joined with the Law 27 percent and over 600 parents and Committee of the National Fraternal friends attended this function. With Congress to help convince the over 450 youth taking part in summer members of the House Ways and camping, this program increased 9 Means Committee to retain our tax percent. At each of the District YADs exemption. Although we were that I attended, I was impressed by the fortunate that our lobbying effort talent of the participants and the succeeded, we must continue to watch support given to our youth by all for the results of a study of this subject present. Special credit is due the that will be reported in 1988. However, parents, local lodge youth leaders, and we feel confident that the SPJST can the DYCs who devote so many hours continue to improve its fraternal to our children. Special thanks is also affairs so that our Congressmen will due our State Youth Director Sue realize that their confidence in us has Meadows for coordinating the many been justified. We merit tax projects designed for our youth. This exemption!

Second, we decided to initiate a year, as in the past, SPJST youth distinguished themselves in the Texas Statewide Domino Tournament.

Fraternal Congress' youth Spectacular Approximately 350 people particpated held in Houston in October. Our State in this first tournament, and the King Michael Marek and State Queen interest and excitement created at the Liza Reznik represented the SPJST playoffs brought many requests to with poise and dignity. hold another one. So - domino players We take pride in our youth and get ready. We are planning our second strive to design programs and activities Annual Domino Tournament and we to develop their talents and will be looking forward to having more confidence. lodges and more members join in the In this spirit our Society continues to fun and fraternalism. provide a scholarship program. In Third, we joined the effort to restore 1985 we awarded sixty $500 the Statue of Liberty. A goal was set, scholarships to SPJST youth. This members in our lodges energized year we have made several minor themselves, and a united SPJST changes in the way the program will be Society has shown what it can do when handled. Note that the deadline for it undertakes a project! You helped requesting a scholarship packet is now "Light the Tourch!" Congratulations April 30th. The completed application are in order to all members and lodges packet is due by June 30th. For an responding! application to be considered, all While it is great to report these requested data must be submitted. successful events of 1985, it is even Students who received a scholarship in more exciting to look forward to some 1985 must reapply if they wish to be of the totally new projects that haze gotten underway for 1986. First, we considered for a 1986 award.

Another phase of our commitment are planning a Taroky Tournament. to youth, our Child Abuse Prevention We hope we can renew interest in this project continues to receive card game of Czech origin so that we widespread support. Many lodges have can pass it on to our younger joined the effort and have donated members. We'll be giving you more time, money, clothes, and food details on this activity in the near throughout the year. future.

Again in 1985, SPJST Museum Second, we are working on two Curator Otto Hanus and Thelma special projects for our observance of Bartosh, assistant, have worked the Texas Sesquicentennial. Already tirelessly to keep the museum open and underway is the rroduction of a service the requests for books and documentary film on the history, information from the library. We, at culture, and contributions of the the headquarters, are always impressed Czechs in Texas. This film will be

featured at the SPJST Fraternal Fest A Texas Sesquicentennial Celebration scheduled for June 8th, 1986, at the Mayborn Convention Center in Temple. We want this celebration to feature our traditions, our fraternal Society, our insurance products and our members' talents. Be sure to mark your calendars and invite your friends and neighbors and plan on being on hand to participate in this gala celebration.

In closing, let me express again my gratitude to you for your work in our lodge system. Let's each try to make the load of our fellowman lighter to bear by extending the helping hand of fraternalism. If we, at the Supreme Lodge, can be of further service to you, please write or. call. Keep up the good work and may you have a happy and healthy 1986!

Fraternally, Howard Leshikar President

—SPJST-

President's 1985 Report To The Membership

Vice

Bernard Gebala This report is a synopsis of the SPJST Insurance Operation for 1985.

Article 38 of our Bylaws directs that I be responsible for this segment of our Society. The following are highlights of what I feel was not only a productive, but very historic year.

Insurance Sales The SPJST is showing a gain of over 3.6 million dollars of insurance in force for 1985. This is an outstanding (Continued On Page 3)

zArEsTritic Wednesday, January 22, 1986

Parents of children who suffer from the unpredictable attacks associated with asthma, emphysema, chronic 'Editor bronchitis and other respiratory COMMENTS diseases may be interested in Lung Line -- a toll - free information service operated by the National Jewish Center for Immunology and Respiratory Medicine in Denver. Lung Line phones are operated by trained nurses who can answer questions about detection, care and prevention In this Vestnik issue are the annual of respiratory and immune - system reports of our SPJST Supreme Lodge disorders. The phone number is (800) officers and Board of Directors; all of 222 - LUNG. The office is open our members are encouraged to read Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to them carefully because they give a fair 5 p.m., MST. During off - hours, and rather thorough review of our messages are taken and calls returned Society's past year and an optomistic the next business day. lock into our future. Our future *** should look prosperous from all If anyone of you use an electric accounts and, with everyone's help blanket, make certain not to do and cooperation, we cannot help but anything that might break the wiring make good, healthy strides forward! inside the blanket, advises the How our Society progresses is up to all Consumer Product Safety of us.

Commission. Do not tuck the wire The editor does not have to make an portions under a mattress, and do not annual report because you read his fold or crumple the blanket while in lines weekly. It is also hoped that you use. Do not lie on the blanket, and do get something out of the contents in not place infants or pets on it while it is those columns. Needless to say, your in operation unless the product's cooperation, Supreme Lodge officers, instructions state that such actions are directors, district and lodge officers safe. The result could be fire or electric plus all members is appreciated. shock. *** *** You can save money on purchases if Several million car accidents take place each year, ranging from simple you take advantage of the numerous fender benders to fatal crashes. In case seasonal sales. Below is a month - by you get involved in an accident, it month checklist from the Office of would be advisable to remember these Consumer Education: Winter clothing, January: important things: lingerie, bed linen, floor coverings, Although the other driver accepts televisions, radios, toys. the blame and no laws appear to have February: Furniture, fireplaces, been broken, call the police. Their used cars. testimony can prove to be valuable March: China, glassware, silver, later when insurance claims are settled.

Ask for a copy of the police report. It spring shoes, washing machines and is also wise to write down the names clothes dryers. air clothes, Spring April: and addresses of other drivers and stoves, kitchen conditioners, passengers; get the other driver's ovens. license and insurance identification microwave May: Women's sportswear, sporting numbers; the auto license, make and goods, tires, batteries, mufflers. model of each car, and names and June: Men's sportswear, houses, badge numbers of police officers.

In some cases lawsuits filed by frozen food.

July: Beach wear, garden supplies, accident victims can lead to refrigerators, freezers, tires, fuel oil, horrendous judgments. Drivers with firewood, storm windows, fresh substantial assets should consider raising their personal - injury liability vegetables. Ski equipment, garden August: coverage beyond the state minimum -- furniture, back - to - school supplies. usually between $25,000 and $50,000.

September: New cars, garden tools.

It costs approximately $50 extra a year October: Children's fall clothes, to increase the liability limit to hosiery. $500,000 per accident.

November Wool clothing, home If you should be at fault in an improvement supplies. accident but there sI seems to be no Christmas]: [after December injuries and the damage to your wrappings, cards, Christmas automobile is slight, should you bother decorations. to file an insurance claim? In many *** cases drivers don't, because they fear Smokers who wish to stop appear to their premiums will rise more than the be more successful when they repair costs. In case you file a claim participate in stop smoking programs depends on the size of the collision where they work, rather than at insurance deductible -- or the amount community based clinics, according you must pay before getting reimbursed for repairs. If the to a recent report by the U.S. surgeon deductible is low, you probably should general's office. Participants in on not file. As a rule of thumb, it is the - job programs -- unlike in many suggested that no claims should be community - based efforts -- are more made if the cost of a repair is less than likely to stay in contact with each other $100 over the deductible amount. It is during the crucial weeks after quitting. recommended that you assume the They reinforce each other's efforts to highest deductible comfortably. give up tobacco. It is estimated that Insurance companies charge high about 15 percent of U.S. businesses premiums for low deductibles. You provide stop - smoking programs for can slash the premiums for collision employees. insurance almost in half by increasing the deductible from the standard $100 Additions To Statue to $500. If your car is more than 5 Of Liberty Fund years old, you may wish to consider canceling your collision and Lodge Slovan No. 9, Snook comprehensive coverage entirely -- in Total Contributions effect, insuring yourself.

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ednesday, Jasnary (V.P. Report Continued From Page 1) achievement of which we all are extremely proud.

A figure which I find disturbing, however, is that we had a decline in certificates of 547. I hope that an effort will be made by our entire membership in 1986 that will assist our volunteer sales force to reverse this certificate figure to an upward trend.

When we stabilize our certificate count with our tremendous growth in "insurance in force" we will be in an extremely enviable position.

Sales Representatives I cannot stress enough to our membership the importance of our "all volunteer sales force." Each year this steady group of producers keeps the SPJST in the outstanding financial position that we enjoy. I encourage local lodges to pay tribute to these hard workers because, without a doubt, the SPJST sales representative is the "heart beat" of this organization. SPJST's growth is directly proportionate to the production of the sales representative.

This year the Supreme Lodge is honoring the sales representatives who produced at least three thousand dollars of annualized premium. To show the appreciation of the entire membership, a trip has been planned to the Bahamas for the fifteen sales representatives and their guests who reached the magic "3000" premium figure. They are: District 2 Lodge Name 177 Norma Alford 29 Albin Machu 87 Ladis Navratil 74 Chester Shmoldas 74 Creola Wilcox 24 Charlie Waits 47 Willie Kohutek District 3 178 James Harris District 4 160 Stanley Broz District 5 88 Della Kadlecek 176 Evelyn Mikeska 142 Sidon Tumis 139 Helen Filipp 88 Helen Hegwood District 6 40 Frankie Vanek Training The Insurance Department has streamlined our training program to cause a minimum of inconvenience to the sales representative, yet give them the tools and knowledge they need to function and help us grow. I am proud of our accomplishments in this area and a great deal of this credit goes to our SFMs. SPJST Insurance Products In 1984 with the introduction of our Annuities and our Joint Decreasing Term certificate, I had a feeling of accomplishment for our Society. To be honest it was a hard act to follow.

Well, we not only followed, we surpassed our previous years accomplishments in 1985 with the introduction of Lone Pay Life (a single premium whole life certificate) and the SPJST Flexible Protector Plan (a universal life certificate). With the incorporation of these two new products, we feel there isn't a Fraternal Benefit Society with the mixture of products, to take care of all our members life insurance and annuity needs, any better than the SPJST. Certificate Service The Insurance Department personnel have served the Society well in 1985. The certificate service the membership requested was processed in an efficient, professional manner.

Summary The SPJST now has a portfolio of life products that are "state of the art." All life insurance and annuity needs can be taken care of by "your company." The SPJST is many things to our members, its social events, community involvement, and youth activities, but the bottom line is the SPJST is a Fraternal Benefit Society chartered to administer to your life insurance needs. We have now reached a point that the SPJST certificate is not only a membership vehicle, it is, in fact, capable of being the member's entire life insurance coverage. SPJST Life Insurance alone is a wonderful buy and when you include all the other benefits of membership it is extremely hard to beat.

I encourage our entire membership to contact your SPJST sales representative or the home office to set it/5 an appointment in 1986 to review your present life insurance contracts. I want every member to be made aware of what the SPJST can do for you in 1986.

It has been a pleasure serving you this past year and, once again, I pledge to you fast, efficient and professional service from the Insurance Department in years to come.

Fraternally, Bernard M. Gebala Vice President

—SPJSTSecretary-Treasurer's Annual Report

Leonard D. Mikeska This is a report to the membership for 1985 covering areas of my responsibilities specified in our Bylaws. Those responsibilities generally deal with investment management, claims and service and corporate administrative matters. I will begin with some observations.

YOU MADE A DIFFERENCE. During 1985, we saw outstanding success in financial areas, fraternal services and lodge involvement. Good management is always entitled to its share of credit for success, but for an organization to be a winner, it takes dedicated people in all ranks. Each of you who contributed your efforts in 1985 must share in our success.

Together, "we" made it a good year.

We have a good organization and I am proud of our members, lodge officers, field workers, home office staff and Supreme Lodge members.

We are proud to have you on our team.

A RICH HERITAGE. A few days ago, we began a year that many will remember as the "Sesquicentennial year." No doubt, as Texas celebrates its 150th Anniversary of Independence, we will be more inclined to look back. The SPJST like Texas shares a rich cultural history and heritage of which it can be proud. As we reflect on the past during 1986, let us indulge ourselves and take pride in

what we have built but let us also plan to meet the challenges of the future.

INVESTMENTS. The SPJST continues to pursue a sound investment strategy. We have a portfolio of high quality fixed - income investments and we attempt to earn the highest possible return with the least risk.

The yields on the new interest sensitive products, such as annuities and universal life, add new requirements in the need for flexibility and liquidity. Special effort has been directed to building a well - rounded investment portfolio with adequate liquidity. We are proud of the fact that our sound investment policies have made it possible for us to continue the 10 percent rate for the next quarter, through April 30, 1986, on annuities and the universal life policy soon to be offered. We expect that new products will sharply increase the flow of new monies for investment. The attractive rate being paid on our annuities is likely to increase IRA deposits. Both IRA and regular annuities defer tax on interest earned and added. IRAs have the added advantage of reducing current taxes.

New investment activity for the year principally involved mortgages, corporate bonds and common stocks.

The major investment category during 1986 continued to be mortgage loans to members which accounted for over $26.7 million of our assets. We consider our mortgage loan program to be a valuable membership service.

The department is highly computerized and cost efficient and provides a safe means of investing a portion of our funds. Mortgages provide good cash flow and thereby fill an important need of our operation.

Acceptable loan securities are limited to owner - residences, owner operated farms and ranches and some types of owner - operated commercial properties. The present rate on home and farm loans is 11'/ percent and for commercial properties, it is 121/4 percent. We require one - year membership and if the applicant and spouse do not have at least $25,000 of insurance in force, the additional insurance is recommended to qualify.

Due to an abundance of available funds, we have temporarily waived the one - year membership requirement until these funds are committed.

Over $10.4 million of our assets are invested in high - grade bonds. Our previous policies of investing in intermediate to short maturities have paid off and have made it possible to realize better yields. Our bond portfolio has well distributed maturities to provide liquidity for our operation.

Common stocks comprised only $460 thousand of our assets at year end but stocks generated over $142 thousand of income from dividends and profits on sales. The remainder of our near $41 million of assets is invested in other miscellaneous investment categories.

CLAIMS/BENEFITS TO MEMBERS. Life insurance and annuities ...are purchased to meet various needs. They provide living benefits for retirement, education, emergency and other needs and can replace income lost due to early death of a provider. During 1985, some 428 death claims were paid for a total of $657,977.72. We paid 107 matured endowments for $134,337.69 and other benefits and withdrawals of $477,400.31. All totaled, claims endowments, surrenders and other lodge and member benefitspaid by the Society amounted to over $2.3 million.

ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT. Complex changes in tax laws, reporting requirements, and vast changes in the insurance industry have become the rule of the day. Much effort was devoted to sorting out the new demands and requirements and setting up procedures to comply with them.

Sweeping economic and market changes have rewritten the ground rules for the life insurance industry.

New consumer demands have pushed the industry to develop modern interest - senitive products which provide more for the premium dollar.

The SPJST is well on its way in developing competitive, modern products such as our annuities and the exciting new Universal Life policy being developed by our vice president.

We expect that it will be a tremendous marketing success. With the advent of the new policies, we are devoting a great deal of effort to provide the service support of these complex new products.

Ongoing efforts to automate some areas in the Administrative Department has been a tremendous help in corporate administration, record keeping and handling of a wide assortment of matters. Unfortunately, many areas are not readily conducive to computerization. Efforts are made to communicate and assist local lodge officials with questions and problems in reporting requirements, complying with government regulations and in matters such as liability insurance. We are always happy to assist local lodge officers with any problems they may encounter.

In closing, I thank all of you for your cooperation this past year and extend good wishes for your good health and much success during 1986.

Fraternally, Leonard D. Mikeska Secretary - Treasurer —SPJST-

Secretary's Report For 1985

Financial

Jerry Mikulas, Jr. FINANCIAL STATEMENT. I reported in 1984 that our assets increased by two and one - half million dollars. I wish to report that assets in 1985 increased by 4 million dollars.

This additional increase was due to our annuity program which was placed into effect in 1984. Percentagewise, our assets increased by 11 percent. Our assets now amount to forty - two million dollars. Please review the directors' report for detailed information.

PREMIUM REFUND. According to convention action, all premium refund checks were forwarded from the Home Office to each member in 1985. We forwarded approximately 40,000 checks which amount to approximately $671,000. In 1986, the new "Paid - up Additions" program

4/VESTNiK Wednesday, January 22, 1986 will be in effect. Each member Will now have the opportunity to purchase additional paid - up life insurance in lieu of receiving a premium refund check. The rate of refund was set at 3

REFUND TO LODGES. The 8 percent for 1986. All checks and paid up additions will be issued according percent to lodges was forwarded to the anniversary date of each January 1, 1986 to all local lodge financial * secretaries. This refund certificate. amounted to approximatly $191,000.

This revenue was generated from first sales and renewals of our sales Ranking of Lodges According To Amount year representatives' production during 1985.

Of Insurance In Force 12-31-85 I wish to thank everyone who has made 1985 a success. Let us strive to AMOUNT OF Ranking LODGE NO. INSURANCE CERTIFICATES do the same in 1986. Wishing the entire membership a Healthy and Happy New Year.

1.

88, Houston $24,075,182.00 9436 Fraternally, 66, Elm Mott 2.

7,606,468.00 1910 Jerry Mikulas 47, Seaton 3.

7,571,656.00 2050 Financial Secretary 4.

160, San Angelo 6,956,504.00 686 -SPJST87, Temple 5.

5,720,101.00 860 29, Taylor 6.

5,381,776.00 1990 25, Ennis 7.

4,763,961.00 1141 Attorney's Annual 40, El Campo 8.

4,762,654.00 1044 9.

84, Dallas 4,514,841.00 1475 Message Jan. 15, 1985 24, Cyclone 10.

4,436,128.00 1252 74, Crockett 11.

4,118,889.00 1151 177, Academy 12.

4,019,916.00 810 13.

137, Taft 3,871,134.00 400 14.

142, Houston 3,379,109.00 842 15.

79, Corpus Christi 3,005,185.00 1042

DIRECT BILL We have completed the following lodges to "DIRECT BILL." LODGE 24, Cyclone 85, Munday 48, Beyersville 5, Tioga 36, West 186, Caldwell 38, Smithville 14, Brenham 141, Sealy 40, El Campo 184, Moulton 26, Skidmore 191, Lufkin 97, Placedo 176,Houston 155, Austin 33, Bleiblerville 84, Dallas 178, Longview 32, Victoria 44, Industry

EFFECTIVE DATE 6-1-85 2-1-85 7-17-85 7-19-85 8-8-85 8-15-85 8-30-85 9-12-85 9-16-85 9-25-85 10-1-85 10-21-85 10-21-85 10-28-85 10-28-85 11-12-85 11-21-85 12-17-85 12-17-85 1-10-86 1-14-86

AMOUNT OF CERTIFICATES 1246 19 374 65 62 548 304 52 233.

1054 432 129 180 80 193 159 475

1476 515 349 132

Much time and effort has been used in amounted to approximately two and completing these lodges. Now that we one - half million dollars. This amount have the computer, we plan to offer increased over $250,000 from the even better service to our membership. previous year. This was largely due to All premiums with direct bill lodges a new plan of insurance called "Lone will be collected on a current basis Pay Life." which is approximately 60 days earlier The following lodges have notified my than group bill. Our premium income office that they wish to go on "Direct Bill."

LODGE 95, Seymour 87, Temple 177,Academy 91, Crosby 77, Bomarton 88, Houston 28, East Bernard 142, Houston 89, Rosebud 49, Rowena 73, Seymour 74, Crockett 169, Brenham 79, Corpus Christi 183, Mid - Cities 35, Elk 25, Ennis 39, Bryan

LODGE 1, Fayetteville 117, Robstown 153, La Salle 114, Fairchilds 17, Caldwell 189, Bryan 107, Floresville 58, Hungerford 175, Rosenberg 135, Ennis 42, Brookshire 68, Nelsonville 54, West 160, San Angelo 147, Jourdanton 65, Crosby 10, Shiner 92, Fort Worth

We will make every effort to complete these lodges within a reasonable time.

We have already placed approximately 15 percent of our membership on

Direct Bill and the waiting list includes 48 percent. If your lodge has voted to go on "Direct Bill and does not appear on this listing, please notify me, at once.

Sidney Kacir Dear Members: I wish you a happy and healthy 1986.

The attorney's office has been very busy tending to the legal matters that affect the Society. This is to be expected with a Society the size and complexity of the SPJST and with 125 lodges and over 40 million dollars in assets.

As we start a new year, it will be a good time for all lodges to study their methods of operation, to budget their income and expenses, and to review their rules and regulations.

One area to pay special attention to is property taxes. Under the new property system the central appraisal district methods are in many cases harmful to the lodges. Last year several of the lodges did not take action or did not take sufficient action when they received a notice of an increase in assessed value. If you receive a notice of an increased valuation that is not fair, you should promptly request and follow the procedure for a hearing; the procedure to follow is set forth with the notice that you receive from the taxing authority. This area is very important because in many cases the taxes have increased substantially and one tax assessor - collector was heard to remark that in the next ten years they hope to double the property taxes, again. Since property taxes are an annual recurring expense, continued diligence is called for.

In regards to the regular insurance, such as fire and extended coverage, the market value of the improvements has in many cases increased substantially due to inflation, and, as a consequence, the total premium for the insurance has also increased substantially. I do urge the lodge officers to annually review their property insurance to make sure that the amounts are adequate and that the coverages for the various hazards are what the lodge needs to have.

We have had a good response from the lodges in obtaining necessary liability insurance, liquor liability workman's and insurance, compensation " insurance. These coverages are needed more than ever before and simply must be obtained and kept in force.

The lodges are important to the members, the Society, and to the community. The lodges should be kept in a good safe condition and all activities and functions should be well - organized and conducted in a safe and fraternal manner.

I would also like to urge the lodges to review their local lodge rules and regulations at least every four years to be sure that the rules and regulations are fair to the members and serve the needs of the lodge. Many lodges have .had a good response by appointing a three - member committee to study the rules and regulations and report their comments and suggestions to the lodge. I would also like to suggest that if someone has a question or a problem with procedure during a meeting, that they raise a point of order in the meeting at that time to get the point resolved. I suggest that when conflicts do arise that the members do their best to keep these matters on an impersonal basis, so that their feelings will not be hurt and the matters can be fairly and satisfactorily resolved.

We also ask, that as decisions and changes are made, that all members be courteous and open - minded and frankly discuss any questions that they may have with their fellow lodge members, with their director, or with any of the officers. The directors and officers are here to serve and are glad to be of service.

In these days of rapid change, it is more important than ever that the lines of communication between the local lodge officers and the members and your director always be open and that parties frankly discuss any concerns that they may have.

Support, cooperate, work, and actively assist your local lodge leaders so that all will be proud of and benefit from their lodge membership.

Thank you for your continued support and assistance and I wish all of you a healthy and prosperous 1986.

Fraternally, Sidney Kacir Legal Advisor -SPJST-

Report To The Membership From S.L. Board Chairman Annual

Cyril! Pokladnik It is now my pleasure to report to my fellow members concerning our activities for the year 1985.

Detailed financial and progress reports from our officers are to be found elsewhere in this issue of the Vestnik.

Wednesday, January 22, 1986—VESTNIK/5

During the year 1985 it was my pleasure as your representative to attend several National meetings of the National Fraternal Congress. As you may know this is an association of fraternal societies such as ours.

I found such attendance quite valuable. Many changes are facing fraternal societies such as ours, proposals for taxation and licensing are an ever present threat, however, by joint effort of all the fraternals working together, I am confident that our fraternal status will be maintained.

SPJST has, through the years of its existence, grown to an organization capable of adjusting to whatever changes may be forthcoming. We have the talent and the financial strength to continue through service to grow and prosper. I feel confident that as the years go by, you will enjoy our SPJST membership and fellowship more and more.

It will be of interest for you to know that our Society is now included in the

6,153.15 Bests' Reports of approved insurance 15 Cents Per Premium Refund Ck. Surrender Values 446,241.90 organizations in America.

37,974.41 It is also with a great deal of District Youth Allocation 3,150.00 satisfaction that I can report to you as District Allocation your Board charirman that your Museum Operation Expense 432.31 Supreme Lodge... officers and Vestnik 54,831.67 directors...have given loyal and Vestnik Postage 40,362.00 dedicated service, and you have every Youth Activities 39,078.77 right to be proud of them.

Bonus 4,901.13 I would, at this time, extend to each $1,666,754.79 lodge member of SPJST an invitation at the first opportunity to visit your ADMINISTRATIVE & OTHER EXPENSES: Supreme offices in Temple, Texas. Bond Expense 129.69 $ You will be cordially welcomed and Decrease in Bonds by Accrual 16,692.08 have an opportunity then to see SPJST Reinsurance 50,149.58 in action. Each department, insurance, RMO Taxes 1,569.97 financial, legal and youth will welcome Home Office Expense-Util., Ins. your visit, and you will surely enjoy a Taxes, Salaries & Etc. 58,193.10 visit to our museum of Czech history.

29,757.68 Actuary & Computer In closing, I thank you, again, for 23,074.34 Advertising the many courtesies extended to 32,533.73 Appraisal Expense Justine and myself as we have visited Adjustment of Book Value of with you during the year.

23,634.75 Home Office Fraternally, Value EDP Book Adjustment of Cyrill J. Pokladnik 107,841.60 Equipment (Hardware) —SPJSTAdjustment of Book Value EDP 41,473.30 Equipment (Software) 11,873.45 Loss of Sale of REO 411.53 Travel-State Youth Director 64,341.81 found interest in additonal fraternal Commissions-Annuities 123,007.44 activities and charitable projects as Commissions-Sales Rep.-Adult 47,204.90 reflected throughout our entire Commissions-Sales Rep.-Renewal 39,006.88 membership.

Research and Development 3,845.78 We express our sincere appreciation State Exam to the officers and home office staff Contributions 42,212.35 for their diligent efforts in the Society Automobiles Expense 9,161.43 operations of our Society.

15,700.30 District Youth Counselors We wish the membership a healthy Fraternal Activities 35,721.09 and prosperous new year.

66,226.80 Hospitalization *** 30,539.54 Depreciation-Furn.-Office Equip.

24,918.00 Liability Insurance REPORT OF DIRECTORS 4,144.21 Legal Service We, the undersigned directors, Medical Exams 9,843.25 examined all bonds and coupons which 682.74 Non-Medical are kept in a safety deposit box at the 3,113.65 Membership Dues Texas Bank and Trust, Temple, Texas 31,243.54 January 6, 1986. We reconciled the Office Maintenance 72,000.00 Office Rent income and expense in the books of the 1,904.48 Supreme Lodge. We also examined the Committee Meetings 20,287.90 Organizational Expense mortgage loans and certificate loans.

27,917.29 The following is our financial report. Postage *** 620,910.25 Salaries 29,132.61 Stationery & Supplies 17,644.52 Supreme Lodge Meeting $36,848,956.77 46,268.06 Taxes-FICA, FUTA & TEC 21,949.02 Telephone 9,774.38 767.25 Travel, Officers & Directors 1,636.54 4,488.05 Travel, State Field Managers 291.20 1,142.57 Travel, Editor 1,133.30 $1,817,964.76 102,184.92 1,750,608.09 $4,142,697.27 40,532.33 $ 4,142,697.27 864,433.10 63,146.78 $40,961,577.77 48,675.23 ASSETS: 2,532,830.42 2,474,077.46 99,750.00 Preferred Stock 901.00 62,949.96 EDP Equip. (Hardware) 285.13 19,143.20 EDP Equip. (Software) 147,705.81 123,950.73 Cash 83,353.51 Cash Convenience Account, 72,000.00 169,235.95 A.G. Edwards 67,011.32 10,461,192.00 Bonds 42.00 469,829.97 Certificate of Deposit 26,743,757.35 Mortgage Loans $ 8,255,318.27 1,213,380.72 Certificate Loans 460,783.29 Common Stock $45,104,275.04 976,044.70 Home Office Building 161,559.90 Furniture & Office Equip.

648,608.10 $ $40,961,577.77 632,89 Total Assets 236,73 $40,961,577.77 Assets 1-01-86 8,500.00 36,848,956.77 Assets 1-01-85

The Board Of Directors' Annual Report We, the Board of Directors, this 8th day of January 1986 completed our annual audit of the Society's progress and found all records and transactions to be accurate and in good order.

Our assets increased $4,142,697.29 due primarily to our Annuities and Lone Pay Life Plan, our real estate loans and larger insurance certificates.

We commend our officers for investing and managing our funds, wisely.

Although insurance sales do not reflect a strong upward trend, we feel confident that the initiation of new plans designed to fill the needs of our present membership and attract new business will add renewed growth in the future.

Our computer system has been updated to keep in step with changing times and our newest products. We Balance 1-1-85 INCOME: SPJST Scholarship Fund Escrow-Statue of Liberty Annuity Withdrawal Expense SPJST History Project Profit on Sale of Stock Annuities Dividends Interest on Bonds Interest on Certificate Loans Interest on Certificate of Deposit Interest of Mortgage Loans Premiums Reinsurance Recovered Refund on Reinsurance Premiums Royalties & Minerals Increase in Bonds by Accrual Office Rent Application Fee Sale of Lodge Supplies Total Income DISBURSEMENTS:

DEATH BENEFITS: Death Claims Death Claims to Minors Death Claims to Minors Interest Double Indemnity

$ 657,977.72 LODGE & MEMBER BENEFITS Flex Annuities Withdrawal Annuities Matured Endowments 8% Refund to Lodges for 1984 Premium Refund to Members

18,962.61 31,158.41 134,337.69 178,250.60 670,920.14

Gain in Assets

$ 4,112,621.00

STANLEY BROZ, DISTRICT II BEN F. TRCALEK, DISTRICT I WILLIE E. KOHUTEK, DISTRICT II JERRY PROCHAZKA, DISTRICT I CYRILL J. POKLADNIK, DISTRICT III MATT S. VANEK, DISTRICT V THELMA HRNCIR, DISTRICT VII

Submitted at Temple, Texas - January 6, 1986 —SPJST-

6/VESTNili—Wednesday, January 22, 1986

Lodge 24, Cyclone To Hold Fund Raising Supper Dear Readers: The January meeting was called to order by outgoing President David Vanicek. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

New officers for 1986 were installed

by Supreme Lodge Secretary/Treasurer Brother Leonard Mikeska who also installed the Board of Trustees.

The meeting was then conducted by our new President Barbara Macek.

Visitor at the meeting was Lucy Wilberg.

On the sick list is Edwin Schiller. We hope Brother Schiller gets well soon.

Joe Haisler is celebrating a birthday this month. Happy Birthday, Joe! The membership decided to have a fund - raising supper January 31st starting at 6 p.m. until 11 p.m. Food will be available from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The meal will include hamburger, French fries and Nachos. There will be drinks available. Everyone is asked to bring dominoes, cards, games, etc., and come out and have fun.

Lodge 25, Ennis installed officers. Seated, L to R: Financial Secretary Margaret Krajca, Youth Leader Elizabeth Anne Krajca, Treasurer Emma Trojacek.

Standing, L to R: Sgt. - at - Arms W.F. Laza, Vice President Kenneth Krajca, President Johnnie I. Krajca, District III Director Sid Pokladnik [installing officer], and Secretary G. Louis Kudrna. [Photos by Liz Photography, Ennis] Lodge No. 24 President Barbara Macek is shown conducting the meeting during which a number of suggestions and ideas were expressed.

Some 40 members braved the rain and sleet to attend the meeting. Barbara heads the first slate of officers at Lodge No. 24 comprised entirely of ladies.

Our next meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. February 11th instead of February 12th, please remember!

See you at the supper!

Fraternally, Arleen Tschoerner —SPJST-

Hazel Laza and W.F. Laza were the "Mr. and Mrs. SPJST, Lodge 25.

Lodge 25 Officers Installed In Ennis

Lodge 24, Cyclone officers were installed Wednesday, January 8, 1986. Seated, L to R: Vice President LaVerne Cabla, President Barbara Macek, Youth Leader Rose Harvell. Standing, L to R: Assistant Youth Leader Pauline Marek, Reporter Arleen Tschoerner, Treasurer Shirley Ann Waits, Secretary Carol Chervenka and Supreme Lodge Secretary/Treasurer Leonard D. Milieska, installing officer. [Photos by Louise Zavodny]

Installed Board of Trustees of Lodge 24. Front row, L to R: Terry Coots, Johnny Chervenka and Charlie Waits. Back row, L to R: Billy Smetanka, Wilbert Mikeska and Ray Coots. Board Member Jerry Zavodny was not present for picture taking.

The 1986 officers of SPJST Lodge No. 25, Ennis, were installed January 9th by District III Director Sid Pokladnik; namely, President -- Johnnie I. Krajca Vice President -- Kenneth Krajca Secretary -- G. Louis Kudrna Financial Secretary -- Margaret Krajca Treasurer -- Emma Trojacek Youth Leader -- Elizabeth Anne Krajca Sgt. - at - Arms -- W.F. Laza Committees appointed for the year are: Auditing -- Lillian Trojacek and Ernest Haskovec Building -- Ernest Haskovec, Antone Cikanek and Eugene Jakubik Resolution -- Kay Lynn Kovar, Martha Mach and G. Louis Kudrna Reporter -- Dorothy J. Kudrna Grievance -- Van Fowler, Joe Kudrna and Martin Zapletal Bar Manager -- Joe Trojacek Hall Rental -- Johnnie I. Krajca Booking -- Johnnie I. Krajca, Kenneth Krajca and Glenn Kudrna Polka Festival -- Albin Bouska, Lillian Trojacek, Bob Trojacek, Margaret Krajca and Johnnie I. Krajca Kitchen -- (To be announced) W.F. Laza and Hazel Laza were

1985"

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named "Mr. and Mrs. SPJST" for 1985 and were presented plaques.

Following outgoing officers were presented plaques: President James Whitfill, Vice President Albin Bouska, Secretary Kay Lynn Kovar, Youth Leader Linda Trojacek and Sgt. - at - Arms Garry Mizell.

The lodge received a letter from Brother Howard Leshikar, president of Supreme Lodge, SPJST of Temple, acknowledgingthe donation from our lodge to the Statue of Liberty Renovation Fund.

New member in December was Robyn Nicole Spurgeon by Sales Representative Martin Zapletal.

Additional insurance purchased in December and January were for Amy Lynn Zapletal, Adam M. Zapletal and Scott Ryan Honza sold by Martin Zapletal; Eugene Dlabaj, sold by Sales Representative Ernest Haskovec.

On the sick list reported for December and January were Dorothy Langer, Vickie Moucka, Edwin Haskovec, Judy Kubin and John Vrla.

Upcoming dances at Lodge 25 are January 25th with Beaver Creek and February 1st, Country Noblemen.

Youth Leader Elizabeth Anne Krajca, announced the next youth club meeting to be held January 20th at 7 p.m. at the SPJST Hall.

Fraternally, Dorothy J. Kudrna Reporter

Wednesday, January 22, 1986—VESTNiK/7

Lodge No. 81, Needville Officers

Installed 1986 Officers/Trustees of Lodge 32

Pictured, in Front Row, L to R: Trustee Evelyn Horelka, Treasurer Ella Arnold.

Back row, L to R: Trustee Michael Alstrom, Secretary/Financial Secretary Katherine Wokaty, President Franklin Elles, Vice President Adolf Motal, Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar, Trustee John Motal. In the last row is District VI Director Matt Vanek.

Lodge 35, Elk January Meeting Dear Members: SPJST Lodge 35 held their regular meeting Sunday, January 12 at 3 p.m.

President Henry Breitkreutz called the meeting to order.

Flagbearer Dawn Pavelka led the lodge in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. We held a silent tribute to our deceased Brother George Pavostky.

We were delighted to have as our special guest State Youth Director Sister Sue Meadows. Other guests were Cheri Downing, Lillie Matus, Annie Clemmons and Agnes Nemmer. Forty - three members were present.

The minutes were read and approved as read.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to Joe Tepe, Adolph Beralek , George Baluta, Libby Vicha and Helen Pospisil.

Elected as sanitation engineer was Johnny Stuckley.

Building chairmen are Ernest Clemmons and Charlie Baluta.

Resolution Committee is Albert Banik and Elizabeth Kubitza.

Sunshine Committee is Velma Clemmons, Ruby Pavelka and Edna Tepe.

Special Committee is composed of Barbara Pavelka, Rosemary Banik and Louise Burney.

Grievance Committee members are Ernest Banik, Fred Kubitza and Richard Burney.

Congratulations to Terry Hands Lindsay on the birth of Ricky Dale, Jr., born January 11 , 1986.

May all of you have a happy year.

The next lodge meeting will be held Sunday, February 9, 1986 at 3 p.m.

I'm looking forward to seeing you there.

Fraternally, Verna Pavelka Reporter —SPJST-

74, Lovelady Officers Installed

Lodge

Dear Members: The regular meeting and installation of officers was held Monday night, January 13 at 7:30 p.m.

The officers, who will serve Lodge 74 for 1986, are as follows: President -- Don McKenney

Vice President -- Andy Fowler Secretary --'T,erri Bobalik Financial Secretary -- Marie Wright Youth Leader -- Sherry McKenney The Board of Trustees are Billy Bobalik, Chuck Smith, W.G. Bradshaw, Chester Shmoldas, Buddy Meinen and Dave Daye.

Members, these are the people who need your cooperation and support.

The committees were also named for 1986, namely: Door Chairman -- Dave Daye Kitchen Chairwoman -- Mardell White Hall Rental Chairman -- Chuck Smith Game Room Chairman -- Teresa Bobalik Bar Chairman -- Andy Fowler Audit Committee -- Nell Meinen, Jan Salman and Mary McInnis Illness/Welfare Chairwomen -Joyce Bradshaw and Inez Harris Grievance Committee -- Mardell White, Faye Fowler and Dot Smith Maintenance Committee -- Billy Bobalik, Chuck Smith and Buddy Meinen Grounds -- Chester Shmoldas Historian -- Dorothy Smith Rules & Regulations Committee -Steve West, W.G. Bradshaw and Terri Bobalik It seems there are a lot of new members interested in working at Lodge 74, which is great. If you don't attend the meetings and take part in work and play at your lodge, you shouldn't complain when things don't go your way.

The lodge is available for rent any time except Saturday nights. If you have a reunion, party, wedding, etc., call Chuck Smith at (409) 636 - 7602 or Creola Wilcox (409) 544 - 2339. You won't find cleaner, larger or better facilities anywhere.

Some time this, spring, Lodge 74 will be switching lotdirect billing. Insurance notices will be coming from our Supreme Lodge in Temple instead of your local lodge secretary; that doesn't mean you won't have close contact with your insurance; you will, your insurance representatives are always there for you, to answer your questions and serve you in any capacity concerning insurance. They are Chester Shmoldas (409) 544 - 8611 and Creola Wilcox (409) 544 - 2339.

Fraternally, Creola Wilcox Reporter —SPJST-

This is a hard - working group of lodge officers who accepted their duties for 1986. L to R: Special Fund Treasurer Gilbert Walzel, Treasurer Willie Mae Kuykendall, Financial Secretary Jo Ann Morgan, Secretary Mary Werner, Vice President Edwin Susan, and President Charlie Matcek. [Photo submitted by Mary Werner]

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Eddie Skeets and his orchestra from Sioux City, Iowa played in the Chandelier Ballroom to a ' tolii rd of happy dancers ° Saturday night, January 11th. The band is on tour through Texas and, after playing at Lodge 88, they went to Columbus to play for a private club dance Sunday evening. Many from Houston attended this dance also and the crowd of over 700 really enjoyed the dance. Those journeying from Houston were mostly guests of Royal and Laura Warnasch.

The Knights of Dixie play for us Saturday, January 25th and Manny Green appears Saturday,•February 1st.

This dance is an evening - attire - only dance and tickets are priced at $17 per couple. Manny Green has a local band playing the big band music sounds.

They are becoming very popular at Lodge 88. If you haven't heard them play yet, now would be a good time.

Exercise classes with Sister Marie Kostomlatsky have begun again now that all the holiday activities have subsided. The time is every Monday night, except the monthly meeting night, from 7 until 8.

February 9th is, again, the celebration of moving into the "new" lodge building. This was back in 1965 just before I joined the SPJST so I missed the flurry of hard work by the faithful core of workers who donated hours of their time to getting things ready for the grand opening. I've heard stories of the ladies reworking and restringing the chandelier for which our ballroom was named. They say it came in a big box and was mostly a bunch of crystal beads. Then there were the paper hangers and the painters, etc. This went on every night until they finished just in time for the opening. I won't mention any names; there were many. They all know who they were and they can know they deserve credit for a job well done. Our lodge grew by leaps and bounds from that day forth. It was and is a place to be proud of. All of this is why we, annually, celebrate the anniversary of the move to Beall Street.

The officers and committees have planned a big day for Sunday, February 9th. A baked chicken dinner with parsley potatoes, green beans, salad an iced - tea or coffee will be

served starting at 11:30 a.m. Adult plates are $4 with mini - plates priced at $2.50. The Birthday Sisters will, again, have the pastry booth with plenty of homebaked goodies. I'm sure they will appreciate any donations of pastry for this booth. Bingo will be played from 2 o'clock until 4. The Bobby Jones Band will play for dancing starting at 5 o'clock. This band plays polkas, waltzes, and some country - western music. There will be a charge of $2 for this dance.

The Blue Room, our private club for members and their guests, will open at 1 p.m. Nat, our friendly bartender, will be ready to serve you. The tap room will also be open with plenty of our favorite beverages. Make your plans to spend the day at 1435 Beall Street in Houston, Texas Sunday, February 9th and, if you are one of the many hard workers who 21 years ago helped to get this hall finished for the opening, the rest of us thank you.

Brother Rudy Dybala passed away January 7th after being ill for several months. He is survived by his wife, Gladys, six children, 6 grandchildren, and 3 brothers. He was buried in Rosewood Cemetery. He'll be best remembered at Lodge 88 for his unselfish devotion as director of the Czech Concert Orchestra of Lodge 88.

Under his direction, this orchestra grew to be a very popular orchestra representing the SPJST at all the ethnic gatherings in this area. May he rest in peace and may peace be with his surviving family.

Brother James Whitmire passed away Friday, January 10th. He is survived by his wife, Anna; daughter, Patti, sons, Charles and John. Son James preceded him in death.

Daughter - in - law Kathy Whitmire is mayor of our city. Son John, once an active youth club member of Lodge 88, is now a Texas State Senator. Our sympathy goes to Brother Whitmire's survivors.

Don't forget Sunday, February 9th -- Anniversary Celebration. I'll remind you again next week.

Fraternally, Ellen Miculka —SPJST-

8/VESTMK—Wednesday, January 22, 1986

Lodge 139 Danbury Meets Danbury Lodge No. 139 held its first meeting of the new year January 8th.

In spite of that being the coldest day, so far, of this winter there was a good turnout of members for the meeting.

President Vincent Hechler called the meeting to order and Secretary Tommie Lostak read the minutes of the last meeting. Financial Secretary Helen Filipp and Treasurer Lonnie Lostak gave their reports. Secretary Lostak reported he had spent $295.25 for Christmas turkeys which were given by the lodge to all lodge member senior citizens over the age of 70.

Sister Filipp received congratulations from everyone present for having won a cruise to Nassau in the Bahamas. She is being honored for being one of the top 16 SPJST insurance sales representatives in 1985.

Sister Filipp and her husband, Bill, will join the other top 15 winners and their spouses for the February cruise. The entire membership of Lodge 139 extends its heartiest congratulations and best wishes for continued success to Sister Filipp.

A social was held after the meeting was adjourned. Everyone enjoyed the fellowship and the bountiful snack foods, desserts, and coffee prepared by the ladies of the lodge.

Fraternally, Faye Wilson Reporter —SP 1ST —

Lodge 154, Fort Worth Meeting Dear Members and Friends: Our meeting held Sunday was called to order by our president, brother Jerry Milan. He led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

The members remained standing for a moment of silent prayer for our deceased members, Sister Ellen Teague, Brother Luther H. Teague and Brother Donald D. Steinman, Sr., our lodge vice president. May they rest in eternal peace, and we extend our heartfelt sympathy to their families.

Correspondence was read from Brother Jerry Mikulas.

Sister Mary Renfro reported on how much she enjoyed the meeting in Temple and gave us the details on the new Universal Life Plan. Sister Carrie Milan went with her.

Brother Milan reported on the success of our Christmas party and New Year's Eve dance. He mentioned it was a pleasure to have our State Youth Counselor, Sister Sue Meadows along with Brother Howard and Sister Mary Leshikar l and I am sorry I omitted her name in my last article; I didn't have the pleasure of meeting her and didn't know she was there until Sunday. I apologize, Sue. Sister Mary Pavey reported on all the get well and sympathy cards that were sent.

A motion was made and passed to have Sister Rose Steinman to be our vice president and on the Auditing Committee due to the death of Brother Don. We are with you all the way.

Bob and Sister Frances Blake returned home safely after a long trip to Florida and surrounding territories.

She enjoyed meeting Bob's sisters and families z_nd a lot of his friends.

Brother Emil, Sisters Frances and Missy Mamula of South Bend, Indiana had a nice visit with the Milan family during the holidays.

Brother Jerry Milan, Henrietta,

Rome, Talon, Brother Roy Cox, Tina, David and Danny returned home safely from their trip to Chicago. They attended the 50th anniversary of their parents, Brother Henry and Sister Ann Banfi. They got their feel of snow and ice, but reported they had a wonderful time.

We extend our sincere sympathy to Brother Joe Kuban and family on the loss of his wife and to Brother Frank Becan and family on the loss of his wife.

I just heard Sister Martha Durham is entering Harris Hospital for surgery and we extend our get well wishes, and we are sorry to hear Brother Wruble goes back to the hospital Wednesday (15th) for more hip surgery. Good luck, Rudy. We were happy to hear Sam Hunter came out of the hospital, yesterday. Take care and get well soon.

We also extend our get well wishes to Brother George Curl who has been very ill and in the hospital several weeks. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sister Billie Joe Mason was our door prize winner, but she was in Florida.

Our meeting adjourned to a lot of calories and domino games.

Memorials made in memory of Brother Bill Renfro by Nita and Frank Houzvichka (Dallas) In memory of Brother Don Steinman, Sr. by Frank & Nita Houzvichka (Dallas) Benny & Mary Pavey Agnes Svitak Dearmore Debra Kates Jackie Boyd Family (Decatur Marie Woodall (Decatur) Jewel Clark John Neeley Lad Maly Roy & Lydia Alholm Mrs. Frances Tirk Jeanie & Sherri Mason C.L. Patti Will & Traci Gage (Deca u ) Celeste Steinman Joe & Carrie Milan Glen, Maryln & Dallas Douglass (Dallas) Emil & Sally Milan David, Julie & Jordan Milan (Dallas) Debbie Milan Christy Caldwell Mr. & Mrs. Lee Roy Steinman, Sr. (Ft. Wayne, Indiana) Mr. & Mrs. Lee Roy Steinman, Jr. (Ft. Wayne, Indiana) Mr. & Mrs. Steve Almandinger Mr. & Mrs. Don Ely & Family Allen, Lauri & Bill Thompson (Lebanon, Ohio) Rev. & Mrs. Kelly Silvers & Family (Lebanon, Ohio) Parker & Ella Davis Jerry, Henrietta, Rome & Talon Milan Maria Prill & Family Anna Johnson & Family Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Belota Slavonic Mutual Fire Insurance Association Chapter No. 9 Clem & Louise Oujesky Billie Joe Mason Nancy Fulkerson Mary Renfro Mrs. Victor Murphy Herman & Pauline Goelitz (Weatherford) Mary Hixson Joe & Agnes Merlick Mrs. Aleta McKee Mr. & Mrs. Bill Bradford Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Jordan Frank & Josephine Prochaska Inter First Bank, N.A. Mr. & Mrs. V.R. Stratton Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce Mrs. June Deppe Mr. & Mrs. Jack Cain Maggie Konecny

Bob Tulis Charles & Mary Pulliam Ella Mae Fairzl Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Pineaux James Ashe, Jr. Timothy R. Hemphill Frank & Sylvia Laznovsky (Ennis Inez Krivanek LeRoy Stewart Dona Hubenak Best wishes for a Happy Birthday to all of our January celebrants. May you all have many more.

Our next meeting will be held Sunday, February 9 at 3 p.m.

So until --- Keep Smiling!

Fraternally, Mary Pavey —SPJST-

155 Austin Reports Lodge

Foremost, please accept my apologies to the Supreme Lodge, Editor, to our members of Lodge 155 and interested readers for delay of the following Christmas party report.

After preparations and culmination of our beautiful annual family reunion during the Christmas holidays, I succumbed to a lengthy illness of severe bronchitis and am still under doctor's care.

The January 1986 meeting was cancelled, therefore, pictures of our Christmas party will fill the void in reports.

A very nice representation of devoted members gathered at the Sirloin Stockade party room at 5607 North Lamar Blvd. December 4th at 7 p.m. for a steak dinner and genuine fellowship.

Our special guests were our District

II Director Willie E. Kohutek and his lovely wife, Adeline, from Buckholts.

Brother Kohutek gave us a very interesting, and inspiring talk. He gave pertinent factual in formation regarding the steady progress and growth of the SPJST which all members are proud of. He was then requested by the retiring president, Alice Prasatik, to install the following officers for 1986 in an impressive ceremony.

President -- Sister Sharon Gavin Vice President -- Sister Wilhemina Sponberg Secretary -- Brother Raymond Prasatik Treasurer -- Brother John Bryce Hejl Sister Lillie K. Hejl, our charter member, remains as honorary president. Due to illness, she was unable to attend the party.

The door prize, a large white Cameo violet, was won by Mrs. Frank Janak.

I wish to take this opportunity to thank evey member for their cooperation in serving on committees and their willingness to assist when called upon.

The next meeting will be held at the home of Sharon and Donald Gavin Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. February 2nd, 413 Buckboard, Round Rock, Texas. Take business 81 exit off northbound IH 35, turn left on 81 to over IH 35 to west side frontage road.

Turn right on access road about 2/10 mile and then turn left on Buckboard to No. 413.

Sharon will have a special guest at the meeting, her mother from Wisconsin who is visiting her. Hope to have a good turnout.

Fraternally, Alice Prasatik —SP J ST-

1986 Lodge 155 Officers, L to R: Treasurer John Hejl, Secretary Raymond Prasatik, President Sharon Gavin, Vice President Wilhemina' Sponberg, and District II Director Willie E. Kohutek. [Photos submitted by Alice Prasatik]

1985 Lodge 155 Officers, L to R: Treasurer John Hejl, Secretary & Financial Secretary Raymond Prasatik, President Alice Prasatik, and Vice President Sharon Gavin.

Wednesday, January 22, 1986—VESTNiK/9 the specifications on the hall cleaning.

The bathrooms need painting and Rae Lisenbe 'tongue - in - cheek' made a motion to get the trustees to do the painting; a lively discussion was held and Pat Tomastik asked the members who wanted to volunteer to help bring a covered dish supper Wednesday night, January 15th and we will paint the bathrooms and clean the hall lights. We're supposed to have stew, cornbread, salad and crackers, so I'll have more on this next month; sounds like a soap opera.

District II YAD will be held at our lodge July 13th.

President Otis Beck and Vice President Helen Bland appointed Bill Hutka, Larry Bland and Rae Lisenbe to the Rules & Regulations Committee.

The Audit Committee consists of Bruce Tomastik, Phil Weadock and Larry Bland.

A motion was made to adjourn at 8:45 p.m.

Fraternally, Jackie Beck —SPJST-

The Hejl beauties - all winners Janet, Diane, John, Marianna Hejl Wood, and Laverne Hejl.

The Frank Janak family, Joe Mikolaj, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Grohman of Bastrop.

Officers Installation Ceremony-Lodge 177

Alice Prasatik with Raymond Prasatik [left], and District II Director Willie E. Kohutek.

Little Jeffrey Mikeska enjoys himself with his sister, Amy.

The proud Brian Mikeska parents with their "miracle son" Jeffrey.

The first meeting of 1986 of SPJST Lodge No. 177, Academy was called to order by Outgoing President Bill Hutka. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and the meeting was turned over to District III Director Sid Pokladnik to install the new officers.

He had much praise for the lodge and we thank him. District II Director Willie E. Kohutek was also in attendance and I thank Willie for having his camera; I seem to forget mine quite often. Willie also congratulated the lodge on our many charitable donations.

The meeting was then turned over to President Otis Beck who asked the members to stand for a moment of silence for our departed member, Sister Irene Sefcik.

Roll call of officers showed all present.

Minutes from our last meeting were read and approved as given. A thank you note was received and also read at the meeting from the Senior Citizens Meal - on - Wheels Director Martha Cummings for the $250 donation from Bingo; a thank you from the Irene Sefcik family for the wreath, and a thank you from the Texas Department of Health for the $500 donation, also from Bingo.

All reports were good. Dorothy Lisenbe gave the Board of Trustees' report.

Chairpersons appointed were: Bill Hutka -- Ticket chairman Othean Jezek -- Kitchen Helen Bland -- Bar Otis Beck -- Bingo (and he, in turn, asked Larry Bland to be his co chairman) Entertainment Committee is composed of Otis Beck and Bill Hutka.

Bids will be accepted for hall cleanup, also bids are being sought for a general overall cleanup of all the lodge premises. Otis Beck, Edward Bartek or Dorothy Lisenbe will have

District I Director Ben Trcalek [left] is installing Lodge 186 Officers, 1st Vice President Clint J. Luska, 2nd Vice President Buck Bartell, President O.T. Wine, Trustee Frank Dragac, Secretary Vicky Wine, Trustee Ervin Moore, Youth Leader Randy Gaas, and Trustee Wilton Chaloupka. [Photo by Faye Gail]

Lodge 186, Caldwell Holds Installation Of Officers The second Sunday, December 8th, Lodge No. 186 had a Christmas dinner, memorial service, election, plus installation of officers. A turkey and dressing dinner was prepared and served. Memorial families were invited and people of the community who we felt we owed appreciation to.

Our 1986 officers are as follows: President -- O.T. Wine 1st Vice President -- Clint J. Luksa 2nd Vice President -- Buck Bartell Secretary -- Vicky Wine Treasurer -- Dennis Gloyna Youth Leader -- Randy Gaas Assistant YL -- Virginia Hamm Our Board of Trustees consists of Thomas Cannon, Frank Dragac, Ervin Moore, Wilton Chaloupka and Woods Capertor.

A dance band was furnished by the lodge for a Christmas party and a good time was had by all.

Fraternally, Faye Gail Hall Manager —SPJST-

88 Birthday Club Report

Lodge

The Birthday Club started off the new year with a new president. Sister Pearl Hanka served as president for seven years and did a wonderful job.

Sister Rita Alexander is the new president and we know she will do her best. Good luck to you, Rita.

Secretary Sister Rosalee Kostom read the minutes and they were accepted as read.

Sister Mary Tilich did the job for Lillie Spies who is treasurer and could not be at the meeting due to illness.

Sunshine Chairman Sister Mary Kosut gave her report of sending cards. She sent eleven birthday, one sympathy, one get well and five thank you cards.

Sister Evelyn Mikolas gave her report of the ticket sales in 1985, and it was a good report.

Our sisters who were ill are Lillie Spies, Pearl Hanka, Willie Mae Stang, Susan Murry and Imo Lero. Our prayers are with them and also Clara Jecmenek for her grandson, Steve Durtischi, who is ill in Detriot, Michigan. It was good to see Marie Spaulding back and looking good. We hope for a speedy recovery to all.

Sister Mary Kalousek, past president, passed away and, in memory to her, the sisters had a moment of silent prayer.

A reminder to the Birthday Club Sisters; it is time to pay our dues and let's pay them in February.

February 9th is the Lodge 88 anniversary and the Birthday Sisters will have pastry to sell so let's all make our favorite pastry and bring it.

These sisters also serve on the Telephone Committee, namely, Gladys Pulley, Della Kadlecek and Bessie Dewer.

In closing the meeting, the president read a short poem called "A Tale of Four Persons."

"Happy Birthday" was sung to the sisters who had birthdays in January.

Our next meeting will be February 5 with a card game and lunch. February 12 -- Card game, meeting and lunch.

Come to Lodge 88 and enjoy yourself.

Fraternally, Edna Froelich —SPJST-

-SPJST—

10/VESTN1K—Wednesday, January 22, 1986

From The Library, Archives, Museum Dear Readers: We are entertaining people from all over the world and we hope you will visit the LAM department of the great SPJST soon; we promise you a good tour and there is NO ADMISSION CHARGE at any time.

At the present time, we need a pair of worn out shoes that would fit a boy 7 or 8 years old; poor fellow is standing in his place in socks only, so if you have a pair that you are fixing to throw away, send them to us and we will give you full, credit for the donation and enter your name on our golden book donors.

We still accept books for our library in any condition but on books we would prefer you sending us a list of what you have so that we wouldn't get more of those which we already have too many of and we will give you a quick reply if we need them.

Fraternally yours, SPJST LAM Dept.

Otto Hanus, Curator/Librarian Thelma Bartosh, Assistant —SP J S T—

Genealogy Seminary In The Sesquicentennial Year Czech

Preparations are being finalized for the first Czech Sesquicentennial event of 1986. A Czech Genealogy Seminar will be held Sunday, February 23, 1986 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lodge Pokrok Houston No. 88 on 1435 Beall Street in Houston.

The facilities are being made available at no cost by Lodge No. 88 and the Czech Heritage Society of Texas; the Harris County Chapter is conducting this seminar. Registration will begin at 9 a.m., with the main program starting at 10 a.m. and going on until 4 p.m.

Persons knowledgeable in special topics will discuss and make these presentations.

Immigrant Passenger List -- Leo Baca Villages of Origin in Czechoslovakia -- Edmond Hejl Cemetery Inscriptions & Inventories -- Robert Janak Czech Records in the Census -Dorothy Bujnoch Czech Records in the Courthouses -Beatrice Barler Maps and Nameplaces -- Lawrence Wanja Restoring Old Photographs -- James Valigura Research in the Archives in Czechoslovakia -- Albert Blaha Czech Family Research -- Jeanne Jacques Volumes of Genealogical information on the pioneer Czech families in Texas before 1900 will be exhibited and available for review.

Persons who have not heretofore been involved will be amazed at the amount of data already extracted from the counties of Austin, Colorado, Fayette, Lavaca, Washington, Wharton, McLennan and Gonzales. These and other books will be available for purchase.

Persons desiring more details on this Sesquicentennial Czech Genealogy Seminar may wish to contact: President Victor Peter -- (713) 487 2106 Vice President Raymond Skrabanek -- (713) 453 - 8642 Or write to Secretary Lillian

Vaclavik Young, 2208 Jean, Houston, Texas 77023; (713) 921 - 5026.

Fraternally, Victor Peter

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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-

Youth

Section 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 ***

From The State Youth Director Dear Youth Club Leaders and Youth Members: Listed below are those members who have completed the December Vestnik project. A total of 22 youth clubs and 96 youth members completed the December Vestnik project. I commend those youth who take the time to do

the Vestnik projects. Please note of the points earned.

Lodge 13 13 13 13 13 17 17 17 17 17 20 24 24 24 24 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 30 30 30 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 39 39 39 39 39 40 40 47 49 49 49 49 49 49 49 49 49 49 49 49 66 66 73 73 73 73 74 74 74 74 74 74 84 84 84 88 88 88 88 117 117 117 117 117 117 117 117 117 117 117 157 177 177 177 177 177 177 177 179 185 186

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Name Trudy Krenek Aaron Hervey Derden Hervey Lamar Hervey Susan Spacek Lana Urbanovsky Mindy Suehs Holly Suehs Melanie Motus Monica Paul Lance Elzner Bradley Marek Christy Marek Craig Waits Kristie Waits Shanna Pasemann Darrell Malicoat Tanya Holub Kimberly Holub John Wuensche Paula Wuensche Andy Wyensche Monica Machu Tammy Machu Michelle Srubar Marcy Dorotik Jean Dorotik Dawn Pavelka Tommy Pavelka Timmy Pavelka Robin Breitkreutz Tracy Breitkreutz Jana Kay Breitkreutz Jesika Tierce Nathan Tierce Jennifer Kubin Brian Faust Grant Faust Adam Macik Denise Holub Patrick Bartos Kim Kacal Melanie Koslovsky Robyn Jansa Ryan L. Jansa Brent Halfmann Charlotte Halfmann John Urbanek Tanya Urbanek Joe Urbanek Kimberly Jansa Ryan D. Jansa Stacey Branham Roger Kalina Nancy Kalina Greg N ors Larry Yates Greg Blankenship Shannon Blankenship Jay Tomanek Lisa Tomanek Lawanna Price Scott Listiak Kathy Listiak Byron Allphin, Jr. Matt West Jennifer West Meribeth Novak C.J. Novak Chris Coker Matthew Mabry Jason Swint Crystal Wallace Tommie Wallace Jennifer Marek Diwann Hill Ben Hill Donald Marek Inivet Ramirez Jennifer Hoing Stefnie Hill Lisa Hasek Sue Baker Carlos Perales Susan Carey Michele Powers Jodi White Karen White Ronson Pechal Tommy Baker Shaun Tomastik Mari Ashby Eric Tomastik Rhonda Ohmann Amy Doeppenschmidt Marsha Kovar

Attention All Youth Leaders And Assistants February 21 - 23 is the weekend scheduled for the annual Youth Leaders' Retreat at Camp Lone Star in La Grange.

All youth leaders and their assistants are encouraged to attend this annual training event. This is an opportunity

Fraternally, Sue Meadows State Youth Director Youth Leader Doris Ford Doris Ford Doris Ford Doris Ford Doris Ford Susan Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek Gloria Ebner Carol Chervenka Carol Chervenka Carol Chervenka Carol Chervenka Melvin Steger Melvin Steger Melvin Steger Melvin Steger Melvin Steger Melvin Steger Melvin Steger Melvin Steger Melvin Steger Georgia Dorotik Georgia Dorotik Georgia Dorotik Louise Burney Louise Burney Louise Burney Louise Burney Louise Burney Louise Burney Louise Burney Louise Burney Renea Macik Renea Macik Renea Macik Renea Macik Renea Macik Vlasta Bartos Vlasta Bartos Rosie Craft Linda Urbanek Linda Urbanek Linda Urbanek Linda Urbanek Linda Urbanek Linda Urbanek Linda Urbanek Linda Urbanek Linda Urbanek Linda Urbanek Linda Urbanek Linda Urbanek Kay Owens Kay Owens Henrietta Pavliska Henrietta Pavliska Henrietta Pavliska Henrietta Pavliska Sherry McKenney Sherry McKenney Sherry McKenney Sherry McKenney Sherry McKenney Sherry McKenney Bessie Petr Bessie Petr Bessie Petr Marie Stayton Marie Stayton Marie Stayton Marie Stayton Betty Jurica Betty Jurica Betty Jurica Betty Jurica Betty Jurica Betty Jurica Betty Jurica Betty Jurica Betty Jurica Betty Jurica Betty Jurica Angeline Kristinek Ann Tomastik Ann Tomastik Ann Tomastik Ann Tomastik Ann Tomastik Ann Tomastik Ann Tomastik Doris Eckerman Betty Doeppenschmidt Linda Cannon

to meet other leaders and share ideas and ask questions. All the DYCs and the State Youth Director will be present to coordinate the training that is planned. You may look forward to the following schedule: FRIDAY EVENING: Informal meeting with DYCs/SYD SATURDAY MORNING: Speaker, clinical psychologist - "Helping children to do their best; how to be a

Wednesday, January 22, 1986—VESTNIKJ11 good youth leader" SYD will review the changes in the point system and how to record points Group games taught by A&M instructor SATURDAY AFTERNOON: Fund - raising — speakers and demonstration Craft workshop - stenciling, tin punch SATURDAY EVENING: Recognition Banquet Dance Instruction Campfire Ceremony SUNDAY MORNING: Introduce and review Youth Club brochure Individual districts meet for group work Questions and answers

Activities will begin at 8:30 a.m.

Saturday morning and conclude after the noon meal Sunday. The first meal to be served will be Saturday breakfast. Lodging will be paid by the Supreme Lodge for each leader/assistant and their spouse.

Mileage reimbursement will be paid for one car from each lodge.

WHAT TO BRING: Personal items, warm clothing and flashlight. All bedding and linens are furnished.

Swim suit to enjoy hot tub that is available.

HOW TO REGISTER: Register on the form below by February 14th. Send the registration form to: State Youth Director P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503

YOUTH LEADER'S RETREAT February 21-23, 1986

NAME

Camp Lone Star

LODGE NO.

POSITION

I plan to arrive by 9 a.m. Saturday

1

I will arrive Friday night

RETURN BY FEBRUARY 14 TO STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR Emergency Contact Person:

From. The Youth Leaders

Phone: Lanette Hykel will bring the cake in February.

Fraternally, Kevin Dobecka (11) (1-14-86)

—SPJST-

Lodge 6 Cottonwood Activities Dear Readers: The youth club meeting was held January 5, 1986 at 2:30 p.m. with a fair attendance.

Our youth brought cakes to the West Rest Haven, donated canned goods to needy families, plus they donated to the handicapped.

The youngsters have been busy painting plaster crafts and are making fire posters.

We are planning a skating party.

Our club members will be making Valentine cards and items for the rest home, plus they will have a Valentine party.

Birthday celebrant for January is Craig Hromadka. Lanette Hykel brought the cake; she also will bring a cake in February.

Fraternally, Willie Mae Schuetz Youth Leader --SPJST--

Letters From The Youth Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Work On Project Dear Readers, The club will be going skating in January.

We will be working on our Valentine project during Fridays for the rest home.

Birthday in January is for Craig Hromadka.

6, Cottonwood Plans Skating Party

Lodge

Dear Readers, The youth club held their monthly meeting Sunday, January 5, 1986 at 2:30 p.m.

Correspondence was read from Bradley Kroll and Christine Srvcek.

The club is planning to go skating during the month of January; the date will be set later.

The birthday for January is for Craig Hromadka.

Lanette Hykel will bring the birthday cake for February.

Fraternally, Tammi Dobecka, Reporter (1-14-86)

—SPJST-

Lodge 17,

New Tabor Youth Meeting

Dear Members, The Lodge 17 youth held their meeting at 3 p.m. January 5, 1986.

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

We decided we would have a Valentine party February 7, 1986 and invite all the lodge youth members in District I. Committees were also appointed.

We decided to go to Austin to see the Sesame Street Live at the Frank Erwin Center, February 22nd.

We elected Melanie Matus to represent SPJST Lodge 17 as a fair queen candidate in the Burleson County Fair.

The meeting adjourned with officers and various committee members met after the meeting.

We had a word game to play. Mrs. Skrabanek divided the members into five groups. Each group was given the same letters to spell just one word. The letters were OOSJWURTDEN. Can

you guess what the word was?

We all enjoyed the meeting. Our next meeting will be held February 2, 1986 at 3 p.m.

Answer to word game: JUSTONEWORD. Fraternally, Monica Paul Reporter (1-11-86)

—SPJST-

24, Cyclone YC Discuss Activities Lodge

Dear Readers, The SPJST Lodge No. 24 Youth Club held its monthly meeting January 8, 1986 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Our meeting was conducted by our new youth leaders, Mrs. Rose Harvell and Mrs. Pauline Marek.

Our pledge was led by Michael Harvell and Steve Bruggman. The meeting was called to order by Vice President Kim Hubik. Our president and treasurer were unable to attend this meeting.

Present were 21 members, 3 guests, Chad Bruggman, Jeffrey Poswar and David Macek, and 2 adults, Mrs. Nancy Posvar and Mrs. Bruggman.

We would like to welcome 2 new members to our club, Melissa and Susan. Holtman. We encourage them to participate in all club activities.

Under new business, we elected a new reporter, Melanie Zavodny. Our former reporter, Alan Haisler, was compelled to decline his position as for this year. I will be finishing out the remainder of this year.

Also under new business, a discussion was held about a barbecue dinner. The fathers would prepare the barbecue while the mothers would prepare other dishes; also the youth who would help would be privileged to a half - price ticket. A date has not yet been set for this money - making project.

We will be having a Valentine's Day party at our next meeting. Each youth was assigned to bring something, so, please do not forget!

Our leader assigned some youth to participate in putting together this year's scrapbook. We would be notified sometime within this month or the next on having a work day.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.

Birthday celebrants in January are Steve Bruggman (January 4th), and Kim Hubik (January 22nd), Happy Birthday!

Prizes were won by Steve Bruggman and Tracey Chervenka.

Our next meeting will be held February 12th at 7:30 p.m.

Happy Valentine's Day to everyone!

Fraternally, Melanie Zavodny (13) Reporter (1-13-86)

-SPJST-

Lodge 39 Youth Club News Bryan

Dear Readers, January 12, 1986, we had our youth meeting. We discussed what we are going to donate to the club.

Afterwards we had our drawing for door prizes; Jennifer Kubin and Adam Macik won the door prizes.

I hope to see you all at our next meeting.

Fraternally, Adam Joe Macik (14) (1-15-86) —SPJST-

Lodge 30 Talton Youth Club News The SPJST Lodge 30 Youth Club held its monthly meeting January 5, 1986 at 2:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Michelle Srubar.

Minutes were read by Secretary Kim Dornak and treasurer's report was given by Jean Dorotik.

The District VI meeting was discussed which will be March 9th at Hillje Hall. We would like the members to donate any kind of items towards the booth project. This is to raise money for our club.

For a contest, members were to make a snowman. Winners in ages 6 to 9 were: 1st -- Craig Dorotik, 2nd -Jeanine Dorotik, 3rd -- Dennis Vacek; in 10 - 12 were: 1st - Stephanie Roye; in 13 - 17 were: 1st -- Jean Dorotik, 2nd -Marcy Dorotik, 3rd -- Michelle Srubar.

We played musical chairs and the clothespin game.

Refreshments were served by Mrs. Jim Dornak and Mrs. Larry Dornak.

Our next meeting will be held February 2nd at 2:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Marcy Dorotik (13)

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Nathan Tierce who was either too tired or too scared to ride the "Shock Wave," so he decided to rest up for the next ride.

Michael Shae Tierce, born September 14, 1985, is the newest member of Lodge 35, Elk. He also has one sister, Jesika j81 and two brothers, Nathan [6) and Brian [5]. Michael is the son of David and Sharon Tierce of Bellmead.

Lodge 35, Elk YC Participates In District III Activities

Our youth group from Lodge 35 was one of the groups to participate in the Lock - in at Lodge No. 84, Dallas in November provided by District III. I would like to speak for everyone when I say we had a fun time when we arrived after being lost. We enjoyed a live DJ and snacks.

After finally getting to sleep somewhere between 2 and 4 a.m., we awoke to bacon, eggs and biscuits and then off to Six Flags for the day and it was a beautiful day.

Thanks again to Bessie Petr for making it come about.

Fraternally, Sharon Tierce "Mom" for Lodge 35 Kids —SPJST-

12/VESTNIK Wednesday, January 22, 1986

Lodge 39, Bryan Youth Discuss Activities Dear Members: It was nice seeing everyone at our January meeting.

We discussed fund - raising projects for the spring.

Our door prizes were won by several of us. We had a guest, Brandon McCartney.

Several of us presented a program.

Then we played several fun - games and made animals from chewing gum.

I hope to see everyone at our next function.

Fraternally, Denise Holubec (11) (1-15-86) —SPJST

Lodge 40 Youth Club Discussed Many Activities.

Dear Vestnik Readers and Friends: The El Campo - Hillje Youth Club met January 9, 1986, at 7 p.m. The meeting was held in the coffee room of the First National Bank of El Campo.

President Lori Holub opened the meeting and Michael Marek led the 12 attending members in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Due to the absence of Secretary Danny Borak, President Lori Holub read the minutes of our December meeting, which stood approved as read.

Treasurer Darren Dybala called the roll and collected dues.

Veronica Bartos and Kim Kacal gave reports on the youth activities at the Lodge 40 adult Christmas party.

Our new youth leader, Mary Ann Karasek, was welcomed by all.

Group discussion covered the following topics: meeting places and items, coming events, and a possible spring fund - raiser.

During this discussion, Mrs. Janet Marek and Mrs. Karasek judged the January contest projects. (Everyone had made New Year's hats.) The winners were: In 6 - 11: 1st -- Sharon Borak 2nd -- Martha Bartos In 12 - 17: 1st -- Jody Henderson 2nd -- Kim Kacal 3rd -- Veronica Bartos All other participants received prizes, also.

For next month, we will make Valentine cards for the elderly.

Danny Borak was the only January birthday celebrant.

Mrs. Karasek, our hostess, served brownies, cookies and cokes.

Our next meeting will be held February 6 at 7 p.m. We will meet in the Commercial State Bank Gold Room.

Saturday, January 11th, the Scrapbook Committee met to work on our yearly scrapbook.

Fraternally, Kim Kacal (11) (1-15-86)

—SPJSTCottonwood Lodge .6

Youth Plan A Visit The SPJST Youth Club of Lodge 6 will have its Valentine party Friday, February 14th.

We will be taking Valentines to the rest home.

The club plans to go skating in January.

Fraternally , Tammi Dobecka (1-14-86) — SPJST-

17, New Tabor Youth Club News

Lodge

Dear Readers, We held our first meeting for 1986 Sunday, January 5th. We had a very good attendance.

We decided to do several things.

They are: 1. Valentine Party and Dance, February 7th from 7 to 10 p.m. and all lodges in District I are invited.

2. Go to see Sesame Street Live at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, February 22nd.

3. We elected Melanie Matus fair queen candidate to represent Lodge 17 in the Burleson County Fair.

We had a very good meeting.

Fraternally, Monica Paul (1-11-86) —SPJST--

Expression Of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth, in behalf of our membership, Wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed brother

Catholic Church.

Rosary was recited Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Shannon's North Chapel with Rev. Warren Murphy officiating.

Funeral Mass was held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Thomas Catholic Church. Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Rose Milan Steinman; sons, Donald D. Steinman, Jr. and Jody Steinman; daughters, Donna R. Parker, Susan Peaton, Mary Hargiss, Vicki Steinman, Lori Steinman, all of Fort Worth; brothers, Lee Roy Steinman of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Howard Steinman of Elgin, Illinois; sister, Mrs. Laurie Thompson of Lebanon, Ohio; grandchildren, Thane and Jill Parker, Donald D. (Trey) Steinman III, Amy Steinman, Christopher Peaton, all of Fort Worth.

He was preceded in death by son Roy Steinman and daughter Teresa Steinman.

Pallbearers were David Milan, Jim Mason, Paul Milan, J.C. Mason, Joey Milan, Rome Milan, Talon Milan and Robert Cleveland.

Arrangements were by Shannon North Funeral Home.

The family suggests friends desiring memorials be made to Sokol Gymnastic Center, 6500 Boat Club Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76179.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace and may his memory live among us forever.

Mary Hale Mary Pavey

—SPJSTExpression

Of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee, on behalf of the, entire membership of Lodge 88 in Houston, Texas, wish to express our condolences to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother

RUDOLPH REHOR DYBALA,

DONALD DWIGHT STEINMAN, SR., of 1700 N.W. 20th Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76106.

He passed away Sunday, January 5, 1986, of a heart attack.

He was born April 9, 1919 in Meadows, Illinois, and had lived in Fort Worth 45 years. He was a decorated Air Force veteran. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps in World War II and was cited for meritorious service. He served in the U.S. Air Force Strategic Air Command until 1953.

He was retired from General Dynamics, where he worked in the manufacturing control department.

At the time of his death he was employed parttime at M Bank Services in Fort Worth.

Brother Steinman was vice president of the American Sokol Organization in the Texas and Oklahoma region. He had served as president and vice president of the Fort Worth Sokol Gymnastic Center.

He was an officer in the Slavonic Benevolent Orderof the State of Texas Lodge No. 154, a former member of the Fort Worth Police Reserve, the Knights of Columbus, Slavonic Mutual Fire Insurance Association Chapter No. 9, and the St. Thomas

Macik.

Arrangements were made by Earthman of Bellaire.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Pilgrim Lutheran Church, SPJST Lodge 88 Czech Concert Orchestra, or The Lutheran Hour.

May he rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Rita Alexander Doris Knapick Laura Warnasch

—SPJSTExpression

Of Sympathy The SPJST Lodge No. 39 of Bryan, Texas membership expresses sympathy to the family of our departed lodge sister

ALBINA LOISE [CECH] VYTOPIL, age 83 years, who passed away December 31, 1985 in Sherwood Nursing Lodge, Bryan, Texas.

She came to America from Czechoslovakia at the age of 9 years.

She lived in Ennis, Texas until her marriage to Frank Vytopil, moved to Wheelock, Texas, later to Bryan, Texas.

At the time of her death, Sister Vytopil had been married 64 years. She had seven children.

Survivors include her husband, Frank Vytopil; one son, Joe Vytopil; four daughters, Lillie Matejka, Albina Matejka, Gladys Manthei and Rosie Rice; 19 grandchildren; and 47 great grandchildren.

Two sons preceded her in death: Frank, Jr. killed in World War II and Jerry who passed away June 6, 1983.

May she rest in peace.

Respectfully submitted, SPJST Lodge No. 39 Elsie Nemec, Secretary Bryan, Texas

—SPJST-

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age 76, who died January 7, 1986.

Of Sympathy Brother Dybala was born March 12, 1909 in Ellinger (Fayette County) We, the Resolution Committee of Texas, the son of Rudolph Edward the Novy Tabor SPJST Lodge No. 17 Dybala and Frances Volcik Dybala.

Brother Dybala served overseas with at Caldwell, Texas, in behalf of our U.S. Army in World War II; was a membership, wish to express our member of American Legion Post No. heartfelt sympathy to the family of our 77, member of National Association of departed lodge brother HENRY W. HAISLER, AppraiserS, was retired in 1981 from who died in a tractor accident HUD - FHA after 35 years service.

In addition to his activities, Brother December 7, 1985, at the age of 58.

Brother Haisler was born in Dybala was a well - known musician and present director of the SPJST Burleson County and has lived in Lodge No. 88 Czech Concert Smithville for several years. He was a Orchestra and a longtime member of rancher and a graduate of Texas A&M University. He was a veteran of World the lodge.

He was a member of Pilgrini War II. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m.

Lutheran Church after being confirmed June 5, 1949, at St. Paul Tuesday, December 10th at Marrs Jones Funeral Home Chapel in Lutheran Church of Houston.

Survivors include his wife, Gladys Smithville. A graveside service was 0. Dybala; children, Kathryn and Fred held at New Tabor Cemetery in Warner, Frances and Ken May, John Caldwell at 1:30 p.m.

Survivors include his wife, Jo Edward and Peggy Dybala, Marilyn and Joey Sevin, Thomas Frank Haisler of Smithville; a son, Steve Dybala, Lois and Chip Morea; Haisler of Smithville; two daughters, grandchildren, Christine and Suzanne Betty Romime of Brenhani and Sherry Warner, John Christopher and Ring Byron of Georgia; two brothers, Jennifer Dybala, Audrey and Kelly Anton Haisler and Hubert Haisler, Sevin; brothers and their wives, both of Caldwell; two sisters, Rosalie Arnold and Adele Dybala, Edmund Rek of Rockdale and Lilly Haisler of and Sophie Dybala, John and Annie Rosenberg; six grandchildren; and one Dybala, plus many loving nieces, step - grandchild.

To the loved ones and to our nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. beloved lodge brother, we wish eternal Saturday, January 11 at Pilgrim rest and may his memory be honored Lutheran Church with Rev. Donald unto eternity.

Resolution Committee: R. Peymann officiating. Interment Susan Skrabanek was at Rosewood Cemetery.

Stanley F. Mrnustik Pallbearers included Robert Dybala, Melvin H. Skrabanek Tony Dybala, Timothy Dybala, Larry —SPJSTDybala, Kenneth Dybala and Eddie

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Oda Dopisovatelii Tak Vklicos Aneika Houdkova Nage mesto Dallas mini upraviti nog zakon kterSt byl chranil delniky kdy konaji vykopavky pro stavitele, nebot' uz mnoho lidi pfi glo o iivot kdy se zem zhroutila a pohfbila je. Uz od 1980 pry' se stab asi 58 pripachl takogch negtesti, a zde v loni pfiglo o zivot kolik lidi pri vykopavani. Ofady chti udelat zakon kteni by byl vice prisnr a te opannY a stavitele by museli platit velke pokuty kdy by zakon nedodrlovali. Bude to jiste dobfe kdy to pfijde v platnost.

ZemedelskSr komisaf Jim Hightower Hid., ze asi sedm tisic texaskSrch farmaril by mohli ztratit sve farmy jestli farmarska administrace bude chtit aby farmafi zaplatili dluhy ktere maji na farmach, kdy tirody byly gpatne a nemaji elm platit. On chce pomoci farmafiim tim, le je pomoci listin pouei jak maji poeinat kdy od to administrace obdrli uvedomeni skrze placeni dluhu. Pry behem nekolika tydnu farmali budou uvedomeni o torn a jestli spravne neodpovi ohledne placeni, tak pi* pozbydou sve farmy.

A toto Hightower chce zabranit. PrS, nejlepe by bylo, kdyby byla konference a jednat o torn aby se dalo tem farmattm vice easu a tfeba se mohlo splacet jinak, jen by pomohlo v gem se postavit na nohy. Nekteri by ztratili jinak ty farmy na kterSrch jejich pfedkove farmafili a nemeli by kam jit nyni ye staff. Bylo by to pro ne zle, le ano?

Nage dallaske a ft. wortske letigte nyni slibilo, ze podnikne v budoucich letech velmi prisne a ostralite prohlidky ohledne pagovini drogy i na davno mnozi pagovali a prodavali drogy a oni tomu chti zabranit nebot' je to mnoho-nasobnS7 milionog prodej tam. Za poslednich gest mesicil urady zabavili 14 liber kokainu, 8 liber heroinu, 25 liber marijuany, 43 tisic pilulek vice jak 30 tisic dolaru na hotovosti, a pet vozil a zavfeli 36 lidi. Tedy je to velika vec a musi se to zastavit. Ted' u'l policiste davaji pozor na letigti zabavit ty co paguji ty drogy lidem, nebot' to zaeind bSrt velrni povallive. Zase jedna tragedie se udala zde v nagem mesa kdy vypukl ohen v dome kde lilo 10 lidi a 7 jich zemfelo. Oni mai zhrivalc ye stone a ten k ranu zapalil kanape ktere stab pobluze zhrivaku. Mul se synem utekli zadnimi dvermi a chteli pomoci tern druhSfm ale koui je zahnal zpet a tfi deli a ctytfi dospeli ztratili '±ivot. Take meli na oknech a dvefi takove mfizeni cili anglicky tomu fikaji "burglar bars". Toto zabranilo zloclejum se vloupati dovnitf ale zase zpilsobilo lidem jejich smrt, kdy nemohli ty mfile otevfit. Nyni mnozi ktefi si dali udelat to Ieleznou ochranu proti kradeli, ul nechcou to a asi budou muset obchodnici takovi jinak to zafidit aby se mohly ty mfile otevfit zevnitf, jinak by byli pokutovani. Tedy etyfi dospeli a tfi deti skrze to, ul nel'iji-- je to smutne, a pozbyli vgechen

22. ledna-1986 majetek a ani nemaji pen& mrtve pohfbit a lido museli jim vypomoci.

Toto pry byl nejhor gi ohen takog za cele roky zde, kdy se to stalo.

Nag president Reagan naficlil aby ti Amerieane Spojenych statu obeane v Libyi se vratili brzy zpet do Ameriky, nebot' vgechny styky s Libyii pferu gil, a tei zakizal aby vgechny exporty a importy do Libyiie se zastavily ihned. To mini, 'le vgechny penize a majetky ktere zde jsou to Libye jsou "zamrzle" nikdo nesmi se jich dotknout. To ovgem toho zloeince Khadafy rozlobilo a tak nevime jak se veci vyvinou.

Nektefi delnici z U.S.A. nejsou spokojeni s tim, le se maji vratit nebot' maji v Libyi dobrou praci a jestli odjedou prye tak d'elnici z Francie neb Anglie ji pfevezmou a bude po praci a gdelku. Dye dallaske firmy ktere v Libyi maji prave nyni ditlelitou praci tarn leccos zafidit ale fekli, ze ptijdou odtud piece i kdy ztrateji vS'rdelek.

V Kalifornii jistSt hoch 15 letSizemfel ale pfed smrti fekl, ze al zemie ze chce aby jeho srdce bylo darovano jeho deveeti se kterou chodil asi rok. Ona mela gpatne srdce a musela miti jine nebo by byla zemfela. Tedy se to stab po jeho prani a (levee nyni je pry v dosti dobrem stavu. To byl jiste kras0 ein od toho hocha, le ano?

Jista colada lena dovezla sveho &yr — leteho hocha ke svemu milemu aby ho opatfil zatim co ona bude v praci.

Ale veer hoch byl dovezen do nemocnice s natrigtenou lebkou a mnoliSrmi ranami po tele a pies vgechno opatfeni pfece pak zemfel. Nyni byl obvinen z zabiti hocha a je ve vezeni pod zarukou asi 50 tisic a bude souzen a dost mozna, le odsouzen k smrti. ernoch kterST ten zloein mel provesti je 25 lets' a tak bude miti zle s tim. Prod to on deal je zahadou, vidyf ul kolikrat ho opatroval a tar ho zabil. Je to zle!

Nyni kdy se bluff ten nag Sesquicentennial tak zaealo se prodavat mnoho pamatkove veci prS, asi 720 ruzn ych-' a doufaji timto pfipomenout lidem co vlastne oslavujeme a take to pornale prinesti pfijem statu. Totil ty fetizky na kliCe, skienice, kogile, pfesky, telitka, tel zbrane to v ge bude se prodivat dobfe a lido budou pak vicly vzpominat na rok 1986. Doufejme, le vge se vydafi ku spokojenosti vgech lidi zde v Texasu.

Letadlova spoleCnost "American" zaluje letadlovou firmu "Pan American" v dallaskem soudu za to, le to Pan American firma vratila to American finite 14 vypiljeenYch letadel v nedobrem poradku a chti obddeti odgkodne za to. Cena neni udand ale jiste to bude hezky vysoka suma. Tak nektere ty firmy se prS, spojuji aby nernely konkurenci ale zas druhe se laluji a tak to jde dale a dale.

Co vgechno fide nekdy neudelaji?

JistS7 parek lidi zde chteli se vziti a vzpomneli si, le to udelaji nejak jinak nelli to obyeejne bSrva. Oni totil gli do nageho"Fair parku" a dali se oddat na to vysoke kolotoei tam, a kdy se kolotoe dostala na nejvy ggi misto tak faraf je oddal (ale on jaksi nebyl zrovnz pohodlnSt nebot' tam nahofe to bylo 212 stop vysoke a byl rad, le svatba je u konce). Hudbu men kdy Wen pfitel hral na harmoniku a &stria matrona

hazele barevne papirky do vzduchu a bylo po svatbe. Bylo pfltomno dosti lidi na to kolotoei a tak mai pfileitost to vge videt. To zas bylo neco novel° asi nikdy pfed tim nekonane a tak to vzbudilo pozornost vgech.

Asi 300 delnikii u to firmy McLean Trucking pozbyli svou praci kdy firma udelala tipadek po 52 letech sluiby rozvaleni pro lid americ10 zde i te jinde ye svete.

Minul y' tSrden jista lena v Pennsyl4anii byla tak geastna, ze vyhrala velkou cenu v tamni loterii-- celkem bude dostavat tisic dolaril tSrdne po celk divot a to pry bude milion Ona byla tak prtkvapend, ze hlasite vykfikla-- in kdy pak by nevykfikl dostati takovou ghru, ze ano?

Ty dye olejove firmy Texaco a Pennzoil mail nyni soud, kterSr se asi potahe dosti dlouho. Texaco firmi byla odsouzend zaplatit to Pennzoil za to, le Texaco nespravnYm zpiisobem ziskala Getty olejovou spolenost a ma platit prY pies 10 bilionti dolartl, ale Texaco chce aby byl druhSr soud a vge se vygetfilo a tak se nevi dosud, jak to dopadne. Je to ale hodne penez, ano?

Prave co jsem psala tyto fadky tak mel program v Ennis pfitel p. Johnny Krajea a oznamoval, 'le nekolik myth prftelkyii me daly zahrat peknST eeskS, kousek k tem mSrm narozeninam. Byla jsem tipine pfekvapena ze si dobre a uprimne pritellcSme na me vzpomnely, a dekuji srdeent v gem a tel p. Krajeovi za oznamovani. Ano ty beta ubehly jako voda a ted' jsou jen vzpominky na ty drivej gi doby, nejen zde ale i v Ennis kdy jsem vyritstala a lila.

Prave me dobrYpfitel povedel o to stovelate Praze v Ceskoslovensku. Je to zajimave a tak chci yam fici trochu o tom. V to mengi gchodni zemi , evropske je 15 milionft obyvatel, kde je tel 500 museich, 15 tisic vefejOch knihoven dva tisice pet set zamkti (z tech 500 je otevfeno lidem) a je tam vice jak 40 tisic historicl4ch pommicit, ktere stat vydriuje a stoji to 40 milionii robe. V Praze samotne je pry 21 musei, a nejvedi je to Narodni museum a je vice jak 150 let stare, a je na znamem Vaclayskem namesti vsrdci Prahy. Tech musei je tam mnoho vgelijal4rch a stoji to pry za podivanou.

Kdyi Hitler za valky chtel vyhubit vgechny tidy, tak Mind pobrali Zidum v g echny historicke a nabolenske predmety a tak ve Starem meste je to v ge shromaldeno. Stoji to za to navgtivit ty, dune lidovske synagogy, ktere mail veci ze 10 stoleti al do 1945. Ano, Praha je krasmi, vim to nebot jsem tarn byla dvakrate nav g tevou za mlad g ich let a vzpominarn na vgechno co jsem videla v to krasne zemi. V Praze jsou je gte jine zvligtnosti a sice: Hradeany, chram sv.

Vita, ten Karl& most, Orloj, Narodni divadbo, socha sv. Vaclava na namesti a jine a toto v ge jsem navgtivila kdy jsem tam pfed lety byla. Take jsem po dvakrate videla presidenta Masaryka kdy jel na koni-- na to nikdy nezapomenu! Rada bych napsala trochu o Morave a Slovensku jestli by to nekoho zajimalo? Douf am, ' ze ano, nebot' Ceskoslovensko ma historickou minulost.

Ueme se tesky Let Us Study Czech Lekce etvrta— The Fourth Lesson Read the following exercises and words out LOUD with your parents or friends.

Kam jdete?— Where are you going?

26.1c neni doma— The pupil is not at home.

Mam hlad.— I am hungry.

Co je to?— What is that?

Co je toto?— What is this?

Slovnitek— Vocabulary zahrada— garden p6ro-- pen zak— pupil kde— where (no action involved) karn— where to (whither— with action) ne— no mapa— map hlad— hunger tabak— tobacco banka— bank mladd— young (f) stall— old (fern.) a— and ale— but gkola— school doma— at home pojd' sem— come here jsem— I am Mluvnice— Grammar 1. Conjugation of the verb BYTI "to be".

1st person— jsem, I am 2nd person— jsi, you are 3rd person— je, he, she or it is Plural 1st person— jsme, we are 2nd person— jste, you are 3rd person— jsou, they are 2. The Demonstrative Adjectives.

The demonstrative adjective "this" is translated in Czech by ten, to, tato, and toto, TENTO is always used with masculine nouns; TATO with feminine and TOTO with neuter nouns.

3. The Personal or Subject Pronouns Singular 1st person— ja, I 2nd person— ty, you 3rd person— on, he; ona, she; ono, it 1st person— my, we 2nd person— vy, you 3rd person— oni, they (Masc.); ony, they (fem.); ona, they (Neuter) 1. Copy the expressions and vocabulary into a notebook and memorize them.

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2. Memorize the conjugation of bSrti my tongue. Ma v hlave. — He is tipsy. "to be".

Mam pine ruce price.-- I have plenty 3. Classify the nouns that are given of work. in the vocabulary as to their gender.

Key to exercises from lesson 73: 4. Place the correct demonstrative sladkosti, teplotu, cisafstvi, trpelivost, adjective tento, tato, toto, before each pekafstvi, zelinerstvi, mladi, velikost, noun in the vocabulary. zdravi, sucho, povinnost, sochafstvi, Get your friends or parents to help zlo 2) chodba, malba, kopand, you with the pronunciation. Do them koufeni, vYrobek, eetba, narozeni, together. Clip and save each lesson, hazena, vateni, mildeek, sta y and compile them into notebook form, -ba,3)minstryeczkSvobda, if you desire. Set aside a regular time cvititelka, kamaradka, each week for the study of these spolupracovnice,, umelkyne, lessons. Read the following verse zatateenice, kralovna, obyvatelka, together, and see if you can translate it. doktorka, pfedsedkyne, fidieka, Pohadka kolegyne, ei g nice, posluchaeka, Proe maminko, se chveje ta bfiza bila? hereeka, pfitelkyne, Pfemyslovna, Poslouchi, co si ptaci povidaji? tchyne, sportovkyne, Skfivankova, Co, matko, si ptaci povidaji? liehalcova, malifka, houslistka, Jak pod veeerem je vita postragila. krasavice, Jandova, spravkyne (spra y A jak je vita postragila?

-cova),Jirsk nhovice, Honila bilou holubieku v haji? prodavaeka, Hromadkova, zahradByla by se ji v tAni utopila. nice, Vackova, 4) dedeekirv, Jak by se ji v tuni utopila? kralovskY, teleci, ueitelova, ueitelske, Chtela tam zobnout hvezdu spadlou z lednovY, hodinova, husi, petiposchod'ovY, jiini, srdetnY, nebe.

Zdal, matieko, tu hvezdu vylovila? vinenY, Karlova, Alenin, zeleninovY, To nevim, dite— ale kdyi zas k lici ta koiene, ranni, dfevena, eajova, vela tiskla bilou holubici, tu zilbala ji ieleznY, napoleonske, ptaei, divei, 5) praiske, lesnatS/, deravY, rozumnY, tak, jak ted ja tebe!

J.V. SU:Lek ostrovni, elipsovitY, dalnicni, vlasatY, indickY, degtiv*.

JAN HOLUB —SPJSTLearn Czech With Us 74th lesson. Revision Exercises 1) Form adjectives (-iv*, -nY, -ci, -ti, -avY, -telnf):

dlouhotrvaji- zima, tide eekaji- na autobus, benzin je hon . , hra- hodiny, dobfe u gi- g aty, kvetou- stromy, bolestrana, psa- stroj, vypra-, pradlo, citlmikrofon, auto stoji- pied domem, kratce ostfiha- vlasv, otevfe- dvefe, hlida- pes, pravd- pfibeh, kolde posypa- cukrem, nedopipivo, rozumnavrh, dobfe udela- price, smrtnemoc, kopa- mie, nevidi- sIla, koupaeepice 2) Form verbs (-it, -ovat, -at, et, -nout): Auta park- na parkovi gti. Lae lee-

nemocne. Chlapci se brzv skamarad-.

Je pozde, musime spech-. To pivo potfebuje vychlad-. Eva umi dobfe tanc-. Auto muselo nahle zabrzd-.

Musite si to jidlopfisol-. Ten roman se bude film-. Musite vice cvie-.

Pfedna g ka musi u2 kali:Lou chvili skone-. Je potfeba zmap- nezname kraje. Musim si vyeist- boty. To slovo musim vygum- (erase). Budeme zavod-! Nejdfive musime vybetonzaklady domu. Beton (= concrete) musi dobfe ztvrd-. NemocnY nesmi slad-. Polld tomu nemidu rozum-.

Muistvo muselo o viterstvi boj-.

Pozor, bude to trochu bol-. Musim si zatelefon-. Muj bratr umi dobfe ly2-.

Otec se asi bude zlob-. Wad tu sukni trochu zkrat-. Ta jabika musi jegte zeerven- nebo zeglout-.

Some phrases with the verb to have.

Hollioka s panenkou a ulici jsem za sebou zaslechla detske N kroky. Otodila jsem se a uvidela malou holdidku. Byla obledene podle nejnovejsi mody a vezla si nadherny koderek.

Ale panenka v kodarku byla docela obydejne, vlastne prepodivna. Misto oblideje mela jen klubko viny, copy rovnei z viny a telidko podomacku setae z kusu latky. Holdidka ji vtak vezla jako nejvetti cennost. „Ty met krisnou panenku!" ocenila jsem loutku. „Tu delala moje maminka," fekla holdidka pytne a dodala: „Taky mim panenku, ktere mrka odidkama, plide a zpivi. Tatinek mi ji piivez1 ai z Italie, ale je ji dim 'fence." „Kdo je to Ruienka?" zajimala jsem se.

No piece moje mladti sestfidka. Ona z toho jests nerna rozum. Ale tuhletu panenku nikomu nedim, ta je ze v gech nejkrasnejti," pohledla jests jednou se zalibenim na maminaino dilo a pak i s kodarkem odbehla.

V to chvili jsem si vzpomnela na sve detstvi. Meta jsem take spoustu hezkYch hradek, ale nejmilejti mi byl dievenY panidek, ktereho mi jednou dededek koupil na pouti.

Panadek byl samym hranim eel)? °die* ale je jsem s nim chodila i spat.

Jednou jsem mu dokonce nechala na detskem stolku jidlo a fekla: „Tak, Vatidku, tohle musi vtecko spapat, abys byl zdravy a 0119."

Asi za hodinu jsem vedie panidka natla prazdny talii. „Mami, mami, on to opravdu wed!" piiiitila jsem se cela tfastna do kuchyne.

No vidit, tak si z neho vezmi pPiklad," usmala se maminka tajemne.

Panidka jsem meta, dokud s nim tatinek omylem nezatopil. Jak jsem se tenkrat naplakala! A tak si fikim: did) je vlastne v podstate tvor skromny. Kam se Oak ta skromnost podeje, kdyi dospejeme? Mnozi z nis touti mit vynosne zamestnani, auto, chalupu a kdovi co jette.

A tak si nekdy myslim: Nebyli bychom leckdy mnohem tfastnejti, kdybychom stall trochu jako holdidka s tou neumelou panenkou?

Co mela na sobs?— What did she wear? Ma g hlad?— Are you hungry?

Mig pravdu!— You are right! Mel gtesti, 2e nespadl.— He was lucky not to fall down. Nema g strach?— Aren't you frightened? Meli jsme smiilu.— We had bad luck. Profesor Novak ma dnes pfedna g ku.— Professor N. gives a lecture today. Mam praci.— I am busy. Main toho dost.— I am fed up with it. Meli namale.— It was a narrow escape. Dnes mam volno.— I have a day off today (I am free). Nemarn u J. KRECHLEROVA sebe Wine penize.-- I have no money on me. Nemarn co na sebe.— I have nothing to put on. Matka mela dite stale na oeich. — The mother kept her WHISKY se podle zakona mesta eyes upon the child. Main to slovo na Greenville v USA smi kupovat jen tehjazyku.— I have the word on the tip of dy, sviti-li slunce.

houby v Ceske kuchyni Sbiranf _ hub a priprava pokrmu z nich bylo v nagl zemi v2dy ve velke oblibe. I kdyi dnes roste mnohem tame hub, jejich milovnIkfi neubyva.

vyvaru z masa. Nakonec pridame utteny nebo prolisovany desnek. Potorn podavame s maslovymi noky nebo s dugenou ry21.

SMA2ENE HOUBY S VEICI 600 g (1 Ib, 3 lit oz.) obilitentch hub, 50 g (2 oz.) stolniho oleje, 12 vajec, sal, drceny kmin, ipetka pepte, 1 nice petrielove nate.

Otigtene a ye studene vode oprane houby nakrajime na platky, vlo2lme na pine y, pigs:lame nadrobno nakrajenou cibuli a rychle opeteme na rozehratem oleji. Na prafci se sines vlijeme rozkloktana vejce a sines osolime, opepilme a zasypeme drcenym kminem. Vejce nechame s houbami srazit, varetkou je lehce chame. Smes ma zilstat viand, spl§e Smes rozdelime na nahtate to lire a posypeme nadrobno posekanou petr2elovou natl. Pokrm podavame s varenfrmi brambory ma§tenj7mi mdslem.

HOUBY NA KYSELO 600 g (1 lb. 3 1/2 oz.) hub, 1 meal cibule, 50 g (2 oz.) mesh', 3 dl kysele smetany, sal, Itieka mouky.

Houby odistlme, nakrajime a osolime. Nejprve je zakryte nechame dusit ye vlastnl gtave, a2 tekutina vysmahne. Teprve potom ptidame nadrobno pokrajenou cibuli, zpenenou na masle a spoletne uduslme do mekka. Pak pokrm zahustime smetanou rozmichanou s moukou a dobprohiejeme ale u2 nevatime.

HOUBY NA PAPRICE SE SMETANOU 600 g (1 Ib, 3 1/2 oz.) otiitenych hub, 50 g (2 oz.) masla, 1 cibule, 50 g (2 oz.) hladke mouky, Uinta mlete papriky, 2 dl (8 oz.) smetany, sal, drceny kiniti; 2 strouiky desneku.

Nadrobno nakralenou cibuli osmahneme na mdsle do ziatova. Pridame mletou papriku a kratkou chvilku ji zasmahneme. Pak pridame ai§tene, na platky nakrajend houby, osolime je, ptidatne drcenSi kmin a nechame dusit, e2 vysmahne tekutina, kterou houby uvolnl. °bees sines zamichame, aby se nepfipalovala.

Smetanu smichame s moukou, rozg lehdme, vlijeme na houby a nechdme dobiT provatit na jemnou °matku. Omd6ku mil2eme ztedit pfidanim

eTEN1 0 JAZYCE Co je to houska Jiste divna otazka. Ale zajdete v Praze do bistra na parek Prodavaeka se . zepta housku?" a pcloii na talifek kulate: peoivko s vyralenimi ry. hami, ktere oznaduje normalizovany pekarensky termin jako hv6.zdtseku Okrouhlyrn tvarem piipomina tato h y ezdiaka, sypana °bees soli a kminem nebo mekem, stadi±emii, ktera byvala i ',Mena. Tato iemle je mnohonasobnY jazykovy import jell predchzkici pc. chazeji v podobe jemne bile mouky al z mezopotamskeho Akkadu. My jsme pfejali iemli ze stfedohomonemeckeho naztiu semel (dne gni Semmel). 2e jde o pfejeti stare, naznacuje nage poktere odpovide geplavemu oateani s- tehdej6i nemoiny. Nemecky% vyraz je obmenou latinskeho simile, jei znaa'ilo do 8. stoleti take jen bilou mouku. Star§i6tenafi pamatuji i jine, fekl bych sezonni tvary lernlidek, nap?. spirdlovite vinute listopadove du§idky nebo dvojite velikonoeni jidagky.

Jm6na pekafsk;fch vrobkil souvisi nekdy zajhnavkm zpOsobem s dejinmimi udalostmi, zejmena a s vojensk)%m iivotem verbec. Tak se v Podkrkonai donedevna udrie/ nazev banda. Je to zfejme varianta tmaveho banduru, ktery% snad pfipominal °palene charvatske vojaky v uherske arma de 18. stoleti, tzv. pandury Ci bandury.

VEPROVf BOCEK S HOUBAMI 600 g (1 lb. 3 1/2 oz.) veptoveho bfieku, 350 g (12 oz.) oeietenych hub, 1 cibule, 4 Mil rajdata, 1 Melte mouky, 2 nice ragatovetto protlaku nebo kedupu, 2 dl vyvaru z masa, 2 strouNcy besneku, mlety pept, 1/2 liidky drcendho kminu, sal, zelena petrielka.

Meek nakrajme na 8 platkii, osolime je, opeptIme, ptidame drcen9 kmin, mime podlijeme a peeeme je maso mekke. Pri pee'eni podlevame maso v9varem. Mekke platky vyjmeme, §favu vysmahneme na tuk, ptidame nadrobno nakrajenou cibuli, na pldtky nakrajend houby, rajeatov9' protlak nebo ke6up a prolisovan9 e'esnek, spolOne osma2ime, zapra§1me moukou, opra2ime ji, zalijeme varem, roz g lehdme a je§te provatlme. Do §tavy vlo2ime zpet bUek a na dilky nakrdjend rajtata a spo10ne prohtejeme. Podavame s vaten4rmi brambory sypanVmi petrielkou.

-du Foto 0. DAVIDOVA Patti sem take ne g. rohlik, zdrobnelina starooeskeho rohel, a slovens0 roiek, nazvane po oboustrannem tem zakoneeni. Podle stare tradice dostal pry tento rovny rohlik svuj podkovovitY tvar ai r. 1699, a to ve Vidni.

Tehdy si cisaiska metropole, osvobozend od tureckeho obleEeni. koneone oddechla a videfi gti pekaii v radosti nad viterstvim Odajne pekli nova rohliky v podobe osmanskeho polmesice.

(K rohliku path kava, a tu je namiste plipomenout, le se turecka kava dostela do stfedni Evropy prave z onoho dobyteho tureckeho leieni.)

Jinou vojenskou upominkou. tentokrat na francouzskou okupaci Prahy r. 1741, je ne6 defame nek, zkomo/eny z francouzskeho pojmenovani „nemeckeho chleba" (pain d'Allemagne, vysloveno: pen dolman).

Nu a zdverem -- co je to vlastne ta nage dnani houska? Svym puvodem je to starooeske hUska. zdrobnelina ze slava hus podle tvaru male peoene busy. Byla to nejprve pletend venoOni houska aiii vanooka. Dnani Ceske houska pekarenske velkov}iroby je strojove raiene pea7vo, napodobujici oblibenou, ale vzacnou ruOni pietynku, jak se toto peoivo dodnes bane jmenuje na Morava".

A tak neni houska fake houska. Nazyvat veci pravym jmenem neni malichernost ani pedanterie. Je v torn porozum6ni pro praci lidsk)%ch rukou a take kus Octy k vyrobku i jeho poProf. ZDENEK VALTA jrnenoveni.

Wednesday, January 22, 1986-VESTNIX/15 LODGE NO. 155, AUSTIN Sunday, Feb. 2-Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m. at the Donald Gavin's home, 413 Buckboard, Round Rock (Directions are in Letter Section of Lodge 155)

SENT CALENDAR

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

FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY

LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Friday, Jan. 24-Social, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 28-Asgrow Seed Company Meeting & Supper, 6 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 31-Board of Trustees' Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 2-Lodge Meeting, 1 p.m.; Youth Club meets at 2:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 7-Social, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 14-Social, 7:30 p.m. ***

LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX 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

*5*

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Saturday, Jan. 25L-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. 15, BUCKHOLTS (Lodge meeting every 2nd Wednesday of each month; Bingo night every Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.

Lie. Permit No. 1740902352444.410001) LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN Saturday, Jan. 25-King of Swing, 8:30-12:30 Saturday, Feb. 1-Debonaires, 9-I 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. 66, WACO 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.

Sa urday, Feb. 22-Cherokee Rose Saturday, Mar. 1--Country Drifters Saturday, Mar. 8-Moonlighters Saturday, Mar. I5-Jerry Haisler Saturday, Mar. 22-Cherokee Rose Saturday, Mar. 29-Harold Strand ***

LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY 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. 24, CYCLONE Saturday, Jan. 25-Sterling Country Friday, Jan. 31-Money-Making Project; Hamburger Supper, 6 p.m.; Public Invited Saturday, Feb. 1-King of Swing, 8-12 Saturday, Feb. 8-Marshall-Coots Wedding; Sterling Country Tuesday, Feb. LI-Regular Lodge Meeting (date changed this month), 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 14-Leather & Lace Saturday, Feb. 15-Jerry Haisler, 8-12 Monday, Feb. 17-Board Meeting Saturday, Feb. 22-Sterling Country ***

LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Saturday, Jan. 25-Beaver Creek Saturday, Feb. 1-Country Noblemen (Lodge monthly meeting every second Thursday of each month, 8 p.m.)

LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR Sunday, Jan. 26-BATTLE DANCE, 3-9; Eddie Ray & the Polka Dots vs. Jerry Haisler Sunday, Feb. 9-Lodge Meeting, 4 p.m. Youth Club Meeting, 3 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 1-Southern Waves, 9-I Saturday, Mar. 22-Eddie Ray & the Polka Dots ***

LODGE NO. 35, ELK Saturday, Jan. 25-Topaz Saturday, Feb. 1-Country Light Saturday, Feb. 8-Cherokee Rose Sunday, Feb. 9-Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m.

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 ***

LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN Sunday, Feb. 9-Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m.; Youth Club Meeting, 2 p.m.

Sunday, Mar. 9-Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m.; Youth Club Meeting 2 p.m. ***

LODGE NO. 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE Thursday, Feb. 6-Youth Club Meeting, 7 p.m. at Commercial State Bank Gold Room (License Permit Number is 30007284004-10010). ***

LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND 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.; Lic. Permit No. 30000077-419-001). ***

LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Saturday, Feb. 1-Bill Kucera's Czech Mates Saturday, Feb. 15-Vrazel Polka Band Sunday, Mar. 16-Lodge 84 Anniversary ***

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Saturday, Jan. 25-Knights of Dixie (B/R & Var.) Saturday, Feb. 1-Manny Green (B/R); DRESS CODE DANCE Wednesday, Feb. 5-Birthday Club Social & Card Party; Lunch, 12 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 Monday, Feb. 10-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 12-Birthday Club Meeting & Lunch 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; No. Lie. 300000-621-2077410001 (Men's Club meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 8 a.m.; Breakfast/Meeting & Social) ***

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

v LODGE NO. 130, SOKOL ZIZKA Saturday, Feb. 1-Harold Strand Orch. of Waco (Annual Mardi Gras Ball) Saturday, Feb. 1S-Moostach Joe Band of Nebraska (Valentine Dance) Saturday, Mar. 1-Alan & His Musicmakers Saturday, Mar. 15-Bavarian Woodchoppers *5*

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 *5*

LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH Sunday, Feb. 9-Monthly Meeting, 3 p.m.

(Bingo every Friday, 7:30 p.m.) *5*

LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA 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.) ***

LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Saturday, Jan. 25-Image Saturday, Feb. 1-Boot Strap Saturday, Feb. 8-Fire Creek Band Saturday, Feb. 15-Gentries Saturday, Feb. 22-Texas Six Pack Saturday, Mar. 1-Sterling Country Saturday, Mar. 8-Fire Creek Band Saturday, Mar. 15-Gentries Saturday, Mar. 22-Image Saturday, Mar. 29-Texas Six Pack (Board of Trustees' meeting every 1st Wed. of each month at 7:30 p.m. Lodge Meeting every 2nd Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. Bingo every Tuesday, doors open at 5:30 p.m. and Game time, 7 p.m.; License No. 17420422390-41002) *5*

LODGE NO. 178, LONGVIEW-KILGORE Saturday, Jan. 25-Texas Shoot Out Saturday, Feb. 1-Wild Card Saturday, Feb. 8-Wind River Thursday, Feb. 13-Regular Meeting, 7 p.m. *5*

LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON 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 (Ail 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.) *5*

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 Saturday, Jan. 25-"Go Texas Day" in conjunction with the Fair Association all day; also dance with music by Johnny Lynos & the Nu-Notes, 9-1 (No Bingo On This Night) Friday, Jan. 31-Wrestling Friday, Feb. 7-Private Party Friday, Feb. 14-Private Party (Every Monday, Wednesday & Saturday nights Bingo Games, unless otherwise specified; License Permit No. 17420733093-41000) (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) *5*

LODGE NO. 187, ROUND ROCK Friday, Jan. 24-People's Choice Saturday, Jan. 25-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-Velvet' Saturday, Feb. 22-Debonaires Friday, Feb. 28-People's Choice Saturday, Mar. 1-Texas Fever

(All Friday dances, 8 to 12; all Saturday dances, 8:30 to 1:00) ***

LODGE NO. 188, CENTERVILLE 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. 22-Cross Fire ***

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

Centenary Of Smetana's My Country It is known that the famous cycle of symphony poems My Country by Bedrich Smetana was not composed as an entity, but gradually. According to the composer himself, the motif of Vyยงehrad emerged in his subconsciousness the day when his hearing defect appeared, that is on October 20, 1874. Vltava originated the same year and Sarka in 1875, just as the poem From Bohemian Meads and Groves. The two final parts were belated, as Smetana had other plans and worked in difficult conditions of health. And so the cycle was completed with Tabor in 1878 and Blanik at the beginning of the next year.

Was Smetana aware of the continuity of his cycle from the very beginning? Hardly so. Smetana composed from an inner urge and his concern with the overall structure was second - rate. And yet the unit of this full - length work, composed of six such differing parts, is remarkable.

The poems were played one by one as they originated. The audience saw My Country as a whole the first time on 2ofin island in Prague on November 5, 1882. It was presented by the orchestra of the National Theatre.

Smetana's cycle was composed in the form of symphony poems in the manner of Berlioz and Liszt. The composer followed a specific extramusical idea, he was guided only by his own fantasy without adhering to the generally formal rules of the classical models which he possibly eased and altered. However, it is a special feature of Smetana's cycle that :he original theme always corresponds with the music. Maybe we have been accustomed from our childhood to the fact that Vygehard must have a mysterious and nobel effect, as an old legend, and. Vltava attracts by its changing pictures linked by the rondo like basic melody, fluent and charming. Sarka is, naturally, a love story, but as such must be close even to a foreign listener. From Bohemian Meads and Groves evokes with a broad breath the impression of open air and landscape. Tabor necessarily captures everybody with its persistent power and militancy whether he knows anything about the Hussite movement or not, and Blanik captivates with its victorious might of a joyful collective.

These themes are alive also abroad where My Country is beginning to be played as an entity (earlier only Vltava was known thanks to Toscanini).

Naturally, My Country gives huge enjoyment every time to a listener familiar with all the themes. It is justly played at the opening concert of the Prague Spring International Music Festival.

Dr. Viclav Holzknecht (Courtesy Cechoslovak World)

-SPJST-

16/VESTNfK—Wednesday, January 22, 1986

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