Vestnik 1986 10 08

"CHANGING TO MEET THE CHANGING NEEDS OF FRATERNALISTS"

JOINING HANDS TO TOUCH LIVES

Official Organ Of I he Slavonic Benevolent Order

BENEVOLENCE

Of The State Of Texas, Founded 1897

HUMANITY

BROTHERHOOD.

Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 ISSN-07458800 October 8, 1986 VOLUME 74 NUMBER 39

Additional 1986-87 SPJST Scholarship Winners

Todd Blahuta 618 West 6th Street, Taylor, Texas.

Parents: Dwight and Janet Blahuta.

High School Graduate: Taylor High School. Now Attending: Texas A&M University (College Station). Major: Business Administration. Member of Lodge 29, Taylor.

LaDonna Bowne 27 Rim Road, Kilgore, Texas. Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bowne. High School Graduate: Kilgore High School. Now Attending: Kilgore College. Major: Elementary Education. Member of Lodge 178, Longview - Kilgore.

Chellisa Pauline Fritz Route 1, Box 152C, Dime Box, Texas.

Parents: Otto H. and Melanie K. Fritz.

High School Graduate: Dime Box High School. Now Attending: Southwest Texas State University.

Major: Education: Member of Lodge 13, Dime Box.

Vernon Walter Hegwood 6702 Lindy Ann, Houston, Texas.

Parents: Mr. and Mrs. King B. Hegwood. High School Graduate: S.P. Waltrip High School. Now Attending: Texas A&M University.

Major: Civil Engineering. Member of Lodge 88, Houston.

Scott Ray Hilsher 1105 Martin, Houston, Texas.

Parents: Robert and Raycene Hilsher.

High School Graduate: Northwest Academy - Houston. Now Attending: University of Texas (Austin). Major: Finance/Management and Law School. Member of Lodge 88, Houston.

Wendy C. Hoffmeyer 2505 - Wychelm, Kilgore, Texas.

Parents: Carl and Carol Hoffmeyer.

High School Graduate: Kilgore High School. Now Attending: Texas A &M University (College Station). Major: Pre - Med. Member of Lodge 178, Longview - Kilgore.

Lacy Elizabeth Holmes 3614 Danville Drive, Kilgore, Texas.

Parents: Clifton L. Holmes (mother Edwina, deceased). High School Graduate: Kilgore High School. Now Attending: DePauw University (Indiana). Major: Pre - Law. Member: Yes.

Melinda Hough 905 Dogwood, Gilmer, Texas.

Parents: Travis and Norma Hough.

High School Graduate: Gilmer High School. Now Attending: Kilgore Junior College. Major: Accounting.

Member of Lodge 178, Longview Kilgore.

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`Editor COMMENTS

Sunday, September 21st -- Your editor attended the 80th anniversary and meeting of Lodge 66 at Linden Hall in Elm Mott, which was a well attended occasion with quite a bit of lodge business topics to transact for the interest of all their members.

Amon g other guests attending were SL President Howard Leshikar and spouse, Mary, District III Director Sid Pokladnik with spouse, Justine.

Within the eighty years of existence, Lodge 66 members have truly accomplished many worthy fraternal acts through their unselfish effort and dedication; they deserve everyone's "salute" for continuation of many years.

The evenin g was an enjoyable one, as always, and it was gratifyin g to see a lar ge attendance fraternizing and reminiscin g over their long - term progress. The pictorial events in their lodge home speak very highly of their achievements. Congratulations, Lodge 66, and continue your fine fraternal work! *** Sunday, September 28th We attended the District III fall meeting which was hosted by Lodge 180 in Burleson. Although there were many festivities being observed on the same day, it was somewhat disappointing to arrive to a small attendance.

Before noon Brother Daniel Roznovsky conducted the business meeting efficiently and gave each member an opportunity to speak on the subject.

Brother Johnnie Gaidusek, district secretary, will submit the minutes for publication in the near future, therefore, the editor will not go into lengthy details pertaining to the agenda.

SL President Howard Leshikar, his wife, Mary, and District III Director Cyril! (Sid) Pokladnik arrived just before the noon break from the Dallas - Fort Worth Airport where they had arrived from the NFC, (National Fraternal Congress) in Washington, D.C. After the meeting reconvened Brother Leshikar made an informative report about the NFC Convention and some of the highlights of this the 100th anniversary of the National Fraternal Congress, one of them being that this was the first time a United States President had addressed an NFC Convention in its 100 years in existence, plus other information he had acquired.

Director Pokladnik then introduced State Field Manager Jim Wiest for District III and reported, briefly, on the convention and gave his Rest Homes' and District III reports.

The S.P.J.S.T. Rest Homes have the highest rating in Texas. No. I Rest Home in Taylor is nearly 30 years of age and has 32 new beds. They are still accepting $1,000 for remodeling rooms.

For the interest of District III, he reported that lodges and officers will be receiving a letter from SL Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas pertaining to the delegate count.

Both reports were attentively listened to by the audience.

Under new business, District III donated $250 to Czech Educational

Foundation of Texas (CEFT) for the Czech "Chair" endowment. On behalf of CEFT, thank you, very much!

Everyone appreciated the delicious noon meal served by the hostesses and refreshments following the meeting.

Burleson lodge members are to be commended for their fraternalism to host another district meeting if another lodge cannot host the spring meeting.

Lodge 180 also volunteered to host District III Youth Achievement Day in 1987. *** The following is the 1986 Standard's Independent Comparative Report On Slavonic Benevolent Order Of The State of Texas, Temple, Texas - - Comparasion to ten Fraternal Benefit Societies.

Financial Stability -- Basic Significant Factors: As of 31 December 1985 derived from the Annual Statement, the ten Fraternal Benefit Societies listed below are the largest by the amount of Insurance In Force.

SOLVENCY -- Assets for each $100 of Liabilities as of 31 December 1985..

Aid Association For Lutherans, Wisconsin ....$108.13 Catholic Knights Insurance Society, Wisconsin 119.43 Catholic Order of Foresters, Illinois 123.84 Independent Order of Foresters, Canada 121.27 Knights of Columbus, Connecticut 115.03 Lutheran Brotherhood, Minnesota 108.23 114.14 Modern Woodmen of America, Illinois Royal Neighbors of America, Illinois 137.60 United Transportation Union Ins. Assoc., Ohio 121.99 Woodmen of the World Lite Ins. Society, Ne4 111.71

Average ten largest Fraternal Benefit Societies - - $112.24 SLAVONIC BENEVOLENT ORDER - - $135.78 Surplus Funds -- Average ten largest Fraternal Benefit Societies - - $14.34 SLAVONIC BENEVOLENT ORDER - - $37.69 Investment Income - - Average ten largest Fraternal Benefit Societies - $348.51 SLAVONIC BENEVOLENT ORDER - - $401.48 The comparative analysis made of the Slavonic Benevolent Order organization in comparing it with the aggregate averages of the ten largest Fraternal Benefit Societies in their opinion is favorable. Based on the financial results achieved in the year ended 1985 the Standard Analytical Service, Inc., Analysis of the Insurance Industry since 1932, believes that the SPJST is financially a reliable institution.

Evidence continues to mount on the importance of smoke detectors in discovering home fires before they get out of control. Of 2.4 million fires reported in 1985, the vast majority occurred in the 25 percent of the nation's homes without detectors, notes the National Fire Protection Association. But once smoke detectors are installed, they must be maintained to be effective. Recent studies have found that nearly a third of the detectors in homes are not working properly.

SPJST MORTGAGE INTEREST RATES Home or Farm Mortgages: 10-1/4% for 10 years 10-1/2% for 11 to 15 years 10-3/4% for 16 to 20 years Commercial Mortgages: 11-1/4% for 10 years 11-1/2% for 11 to 15 years NO POINTS OR ORIGINATION FEE

Wednesday, October 8, 1986—VESTNIK/3

More 1986-87 SPJST Scholarship Winners

Melissa Ann Janak 11704 North Oaks Drive, Austin, lexas. Parents: Frank and Ruby Janak. High School Graduate: John H. Rea gan High School. Now Attending: Texas A&M University (College Station). Major: Industrial & Satety Engineering. Member: Lodge 155, Austin.

Paul Dewayne Kelley 607 Buckland Street, Rankin, Texas.

Parents: H.B. and Georgia Kelley.

High School Graduate: Rankin High School. Now Attending: Midland College (Midland). Major: Electrical Engineering. Member: Lodge 29, Taylor.

Kevin Kudrna Route 5, Box 63, Ennis, Texas.

Parents: Mr. and Mrs. G. Louis Kudrna. High School Graduate: St. John High School (Ennis). Now Attending: North Texas State University. Major: Business. Member: Lodge 25, Ennis.

David Matthew Langford Route 1, Box 355, Big Sandy, Texas.

Parents: David and Wanda Langford.

High School Graduate: Gilmer High School. Now Attending: Texas Wesleyan College. Major: Pre - Law. Member: Lodge 178, Longview Kilgore.

Michael Marek P.O. Box 557, Pierce, Texas. Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Marek. High School Graduate: El Campo High School. Now Attending: University of Texas (Austin). Major: Business.

Member: Lodge 40, El Campo - Hillje.

Julie Nemec 10707 Webster Terrace, Dallas, Texas.

Parents: Charles and Kathy Nemec.

High School Graduate: Thomas Now School.

Jefferson High Attending: University of Texas (Austin). Major: Interior Design.

Member: Lodge 84, Dallas.

Kimberly Ann Rejcek 305 N. Gaines, Ennis, Texas. Parents: Carol and Leo Rejcek. High School Graduate: Ennis High School. Now Attending: Navarro College. Major: Secondary En glish Teacher. Member: Lodge 84, Dallas.

Michael Glenn Rossman 714 Westwood Drive, Longview, Texas. Parents: Roy S. and Barbara Rossman. High School Graduate: Pine Tree High School. Now Attending: Baylor University. Major: Biology (Pre - Med). Member: Lodge 178, Longview - Kilgore.

Cynthia Marie Schiller Route 3, Box 267, College Station, Texas. Parents: Eugene and Bernice Schiller. High School Graduate: Bryan High School. Now Attending: Texas Tech University. Major: Home Economics. Member: Lodge 35, Elk.

Paul Taylor 1112 Bradford, Gilmer, Texas.

Parents: Mr. and Mrs. William E. Taylor. High School Graduate: Gilmer High School. Now Attending: Baylor University. Major: Pre - Law. Member: Lodge 178, Longview Kilgore.

Mark A. Tepera Route 1, Box 121, Rogers, Texas.

Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Louis Tepera, Jr. High School Graduate: Rogers High School. Now Attending: Temple Junior College; later on Texas A&M University. Major: Agricultural Mgmt.

Member: Lodge 47, Seaton.

Darrell Uptmor 421 East Elm Mott Drive, Elm Mott, Texas. Parents: Aubrey and Rose Uptmor. High School Graduate: Connally High School. Now Attending: University of Mary Hardin - Baylor. Major: Physical Education.

Member: Lodge 6, Cottonwood.

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1986-87 SPJST Scholarship Winners

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Tim Wilson Route 1, Box 7K, Gregg - Manor Road, Manor, Texas. Parents: Lonnie and Joan Wilson. High School Graduate: Manor High School. Now Attending: University of Texas (Austin). Major: Pre - Medicine.

Member: Home Office.

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Deron Ray Dacus Route 5, Box 965, Gilmer, Texas.

Parent: Peggy Moughon. High School Graduate: Gilmer High School. Now Attending: Texas A&M University (College Station). Major: Business.

Member: Lodge 178, Longview Kilgore.

No Photo Available Trever Nelson Route 1, Box 150, Ore City, Texas.

Parents: Carlton L. and Vonda Lou Nelson. High School Graduate: Gilmer High School. Now Attending: Texas A&M University (College Station). Major: Agricultural Economics.

Michelle Zook 202 Ivy Lane, Longview, Texas.

Parents: Judy Dean and Leroy Zook.

High School Graduate: Pine Tree High School. Now Attending: Texas A&M University (Colle ge Station). Major: Business. Member: Lodge 178, Lon gview - Kilgore.

Willie Bogie 6611 Sunnyland, Dallas, Texas.

Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Bog ie. High School Graduate: Arts Magnet. Now Attending: Philadelphia Colle ge of the Performing Arts.

Major: Theater. Member of Lodge 84, Dallas.

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David Farrell 3012 Kegstone Street, Longview, Texas. Parents: Hobert and Carol Farrell. High School Graduate: Pine Tree Hi gh School. Now Attending: Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois.

Major: Math & Computer Science.

Member: Lodge 178, Longview Kilgore.

Sandra Hugghins Route 1, Box 198A, Rusk, Texas.

Parents: Glenn and Peggy Hugghins.

Hi gh School Graduate: Rusk High School. Now Attending: Texas A&M University (College Station). Major: Accounting. Member: Lodge 74, Lovelady.

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Kathy Brown 1303 Couch, Kilgore, Texas. Parents: Dan and Janel Brown. High School Graduate: Kil gore High School. Now Attending: University of Texas (Austin). Major: Biology. Member: Lodge 178, Longview - Kilgore.

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Jonathan C. Morris 1800 Clinton, Longview, Texas.

Parents: C.L. and Wylda Morris. High School Graduate: Pine Tree High Attending: Rice School.

Now (Houston).

Major: University Electrical Engineering.

Member: Lodge 178, Longview - Kilgore.

NOTICE TO SPJST LODGE 88 MEMBERS Notice is given to all members of Lodge 88, (Houston) that their mortuary premiums for insurance coverage with the SPJST will be payable direct to the Home Office following receipt of a premium due bill beginning September 1, 1986 Fraternally,

"All scholarship monies will be forwarded to the recipients' college as soon as proof of enrollment is received by the Home Office."

Howard Leshikar, President

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Jerry Mikulas Financial Secretary

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East Bernard Lodge 28 Hosting District VI Activities At American Legion Hall, Rosenberg, Texas - September 28, 1986

District Officers present at the District VI meeting. Seated, L to R: Treasurer Anton Kelner, Youth Counselor Janet Marek, Second Vice President Katherine Vs okaty. Standing, L to R: First Vice President Albert Olsovsky, and Secretary Elaine Berkovsky. [Photos submitted by the Home Office]

Participants in the Youth Booth Project for Lodge No. 30, Taiton. Seated, L to R: Jennine Dorotik, Lenice Kaspar, Valerie Roye, Michael Kaspar. Standing, L to R: Michele Srubar, Jean Dorotik, Marcy Dorotik, Jennifer Dluhos, Linda Treumer, and Stephanie Roye.

Anita Roye took over the position of District VI Youth Counselor. She is being congratulated by Joe Nezval, president of Lodge No. 28, East Bernard.

First Vice President Albert Olsovsky of District VI [center] presided over the District VI Fall Meeting. Others with him are Supreme Lodge Secretary Treasurer Leonard D. Mikeska [left], and District VI Director' Matt Vanek [right].

Janet Marek [left] was presented with a potted plant in appreciation for many years of service as District VI Youth Counselor. The plant was presented by Marcy Dorotik.

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ATTENTION

Domino Players The 2nd Annual SPJST Domino Tournament is now underway. All members interested in participating should contact their lodge officers.

Winners at the local lodge level will then participate in the State Playoffs with the schedule as follows: "42" Dominoes - October 18th Lodge 47, Seaton

Workers in the Lodge No. 40 Jl Campo - Hillje Youth Booth. Front Row, L to R: Kim Kacal with Darren Dybala. Back Row, L to R: Georgia Henderson, Mary Ann Karasek, and Jody Henderson.

We are looking forward to a great turnout and a good time.

Howard Leshikar

6/VESTNIK—Wednesday, October 8, 1986

A PROCLAMATION

Lodge

By The President Of The United States Of America ETHNIC AMERICAN DAY, 1986

Americans are a unique people, a colorful tapestr.y'of traditions and cultures woven into one vibrant society. The motto graven on our coins -- E Pluribus Unum -- reflects the rich diversity from which America draws its strength and vitality.

Since the founding of our Republic more than 200 years ago, millions of immigrants have made the journey of freedom to our shores. America has drawn the stoutest hearts from every corner of the globe, from every Nation on earth. Some came to escape the chains of religious persecution, others to flee the bonds of political oppression, and still others came seeking a land of opportunity, the chance to begin life anew.

Some of the most recent have scaled walls and crawled under barbed wire and through mine fields, while others risked their lives in makeshift boats on perilous seas.

No matter how they came, today they are all Americans who take pride in the traditions of ttreir ancestral homeland while at the same time dedicating themselves .wholeheartedly to the principles for which our Nation stands. They now are taking their full and rightful place in America's social and political life. Their contributions are legion in every area of endeavor: science, the arts, medicine, business, government, sports, religion, and the media. The efforts of ethnic Americans in bolstering the values of faith, freedom, fami l y, work, and country have served to strengthen the fabric of our national life and have made America a culturally richer and more vibrant land in which to live.

The Congress, by Public Law 99-206, has designated September 21, 1986, as "Ethnic American Day" and authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this event.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim September 21, 1986, as Ethnic A meri ca n Day. I call upon the people of the United States to acknowledge and advance mutual understanding and friendship among all Americans regardless of their ethnicity.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this the year of our Lord day of September, twentieth nineteen hundred and eighty-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and eleventh.

RONALD REAGAN

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Lodge 6 Cottonwood Meeting Dear Readers: Our meeting was held on September 14th. Shirley and Celia Dobecka led the Pledge of Allegiance.

All reports given were approved.

Youth Leader Willie Mae Schuetz reported they made kolache. Sister Schuetz also thanked everyone who helped bake kolache, worked at Westfest and donated items. Lanette Hykel on first place in Handicraft.

Kevin Dobecka and Taman Dobecka received plaques in the top ten youth.

Sister Schuetz read correspondence from SYD Sue Meadows and SL President Howard Leshikar.

Sister Schuetz sent get well cards to Celia Dobecka, Ester Malina, Lydia Dobecka, Paula Uptmor, Stephen Hrabal, Henrietta Mach, Joyce Wachsrnann, Frances Chase, Eddie Ray Hrabal and Lucille Kutscherovsky.

The Board of Trustees donated to the Penelope Picnic. The trustees will have an appreciation dinner for the workers of the picnic and Westfest, which will be catered. Bobby Dobecka will furnish the'music. They will get an estimate for the roof over the bar area.

They will rent out the old metal and wooden chairs for 50 cents each and wooden tables for $5 each.

We have four new members.

Brother Robert and Sister Lydia Dobecka presented a scholarship to Darrell Uptmor from the Theresa Dobecka Scholarship Fund.

Westfest was a big success. The youth will receive their awards from District and State YADs at our next meeting.

Brother Robert Dobecka won the $2 door prize. Brother Freddie Machac's name was drawn for the $10 progressive door prize and Brother Walter Krizan's name was drawn for the $5 progressive door prize. Since Brother IVIachac and Brother Krizan were not present, we will have a $10 and a $6 door prize at our next meeting. Sister Lydia Dobecka won the adult door prize and Shirley Dobecka won the youth door prize.

The meeting was adjourned until October 5th at 1 p.m. Board of Trustees' meeting will be on October 3rd at 8 p.m.

Fraternally, Lanette Hykel, Reporter --SPJST---

Attention Lodge 39 Bryan Members The Pledge Of Allegiance -I pledge Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands. One Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all."

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On Sunday, October 12th beginning at 3 p.m., we will conduct a very important meeting concerning the events and happenings at our lodge for the future. Any member interested in improving and strengthening our lodee are urged to attend.

Persons interested in holding an office in 1987 are also asked to attend this very important meeting.

Fraternally, Elaine Luza President

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66 Waco To Meet

Dear Members: Tuesday night, October 14th, there will be a social night at Linden Hall.

All members are invited to come out and play games of your choice, or just visit and socialize.

We will begin about 7 p.m., but come whatever time you can.

Fraternally, Bonnie Pruitt --SPJST--

Waco Lodge 66 Meeting Dear Members and Friends: There will be a meeting of Lodge No. 66 at Linden Hall on Sunday, October 19, 1986.

The lodge meeting starts at 2:30 p.m. and youth club meeting begins at 2 p.m.; after the meeting, there will be a social. Our lodge will furnish hot dogs and all the trimmings and drinks; ladies are asked to bring a dessert.

Please come because we always have a izood time.

Submitted by, Polly Gaidusek

Lodge 66 Celebrates 80th Anniversary Our regular monthly meeting was held on Sunday, September 21st. This was a very special day for our lodge because we helped celebrate the 80th year of its existence.

Helping Lodge 66 celebrate were Supreme Lodge President and Mrs. Howard Leshikar of Temple, District III Director Sid Pokladnik and wife Justine of Dallas and Brother Rudy Setcik, our Vestnik Editor.

Other visitors present were Mary Traywick, Dorothy Staccone, Chris Warren and Cotton Bloom.

We certainly hope everyone enjoyed the delicious meal served along with a short program by members of the youth club. Our entertainers were Candace Pavlicek and Kathy Warren singing the Czech song, "Green Denise Meadow Waltz," and Kofnovec and Kathy Warren performina a gymnastic routine to the song "Venus."

Our meeting was called to older immediately following beginning at 2:45 p.m. President Ray Orsag thanked the Entertainment Committee and everyone who helped with the barbecuing for this special day.

Flags were presented by Larry Yates and Michael Warren with Bill Warren leading everyone in the pledge and lodge motto.

All officers were present and minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.

Sister Pruitt read correspondence from District III Treasurer Albert Banik concerning district dues and a letter from SL President Leshikar commending our lodge on its donations.

Minutes of the September 3rd Board meeting were read. Sister Langlotz reported that our bookkeeper Brother Frank Miller had turned in his resignation after 25 years of service for our lodge. Everyone appreciates his years of service more then he will ever know.

Wednesday, October 8, 1986—V1ESTNiK/7

Our lodge did receive its beer license after incorporating. Brothers Sefcik and Pokladnik both gave remarks concerning the attainment of the license.

Gladys Yates, our youth leader, gave a detailed report of everything that the youth club has been involved in. This included District III Camp, State YAD, District III Wet 'N Wild trip, and Six Flags trip. The youth are planning a Halloween party on October 27th. Wear your costumes!

She also asked parents to bring their children to the District III fall meeting in Burleson.

Sister Parma reported receiving $15 from Sister Jeanette Smith in memory of Brother Silas Smith for the Youth Trust Fund. The lodge also gave her a check for $50.

Entertainment Committee report given by Ruby Orsag, stated that at the October meeting we will have hot dogs with chili and cheese and ladies are asked to bring desserts. She also read a thank you from the Joe Kozlovks y s. Later in the meeting Lucie would be a drawing for the lovely centerpieces that were in honor of our lodge anniversary.

Our Fraternal Committee report given by Sister Jeanette Smith stated that there were no funds to give away this month. She read thank you notes from Brothers Joe Kozlovsky and Otto Hanus. A lengthy discussion was held concerning the way bingo money is being contributed. Any organization having bingo must contribute 35 percent of their gross income to charitable causes. It was decided that the lod ge is distributing the money in the correct manner.

Get well cards were sent to Sisters Agnes Mazanec and Bertha Dawson and to Brothers Roland Webb, Lee Reich and Joe Kozlovsky. Sympathy cards were sent to Mr. and Mrs. Edd Mazanec Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Mueller. Baby congratulations were sent to Lt. Col. and Mrs. Everett Urech. Sister Leona Nors then read thank you notes from the Kozlovsky family and Holder family.

Our lodge accepted one new member, Carol D. Pruitt.

George Pauling, vice president, reported on the Domino Tournament and the winners at our lodge in the Straight Tournament were Tommy Forbes and George Pauling. Runners up were Joe and Cory Pruitt.

Brother Pauling also asked members present to look over and study the proposed changes in our rules and regulations. At our next meeting these changes will be voted on.

President Orsag then asked Brother Frank Miller to come forward. At this time he was presented a plaque with a clock on it. This was in recognition of his 25 years of service as bookkeeper of our lodge. Everyone will certainly miss his preciseness and abilities.

Brother Frank Parma was then recognized for his skills as a craftsman. Brother Parma constructed six game playing table tops that have a unique design. He was also gracious enough to donate the tops to our lodge. Thank you very much for everything.

Our lodge will once again hold a social night once a month on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.

President Orsag then asked our guests if they would care to address the members. Brother Rudy Sefcik, Vestnik Editor, congratulated our lodge on its 80th anniversary celebration. He also asked everyone to read an article on the Czech Educational Foundation (LEFT) to be in the Vestnik.

Our door prize recipient was Sister Eleanor Volcik.

Sister Orsag came forward and asked Mrs. Leshikar to come forward.

She then presented her with a lovely wreath signifying the state's 150th birthday. Mrs. Leshikar thanked everyone.

A drawing for two lovely centerpieces was also held. Winners were Brothers Frank Kofnovec and James Pavlicek.

Members present having birthdays in September were Annie Hanus, Mary Vrana, Lisa Trefny, Ruby Orsag, Ira Niswanger, Tony Glatter, Jessie Briggs, Robert Seith, Michael Warren and Patrick Wright. Hope everyone truly had a "Happy Birthday."

Our meeting then adjourned. We hope to see many members present at our next meeting because it is important. We will be voting on our rules and regulations. See you in October.

Fraternally, Dorothy Warren English Reporter —SPJST--

87 To Meet October 10th

Lodge

SPJST Lodge No. 87, Temple held the regular meeting Friday evening, September 12th at 7:30 p.m. with President Ladis Navratil presiding.

The meeting was called to order.

Flag Bearer Jerry Valchar led the lodge in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

Deceased members were remembered by our lodge members standing in silent tribute.

The minutes were read and approved as read.

Correspondence was read and discussed and also old and new business.

Various reports were given.

New member Ava Lou Davis was accepted into our lodge.

A special thanks to members who baked the delicious pies for the social hour; everyone enjoyed that so much.

Annie Plsek announced that a covered dish meal would be served at the next meeting on Friday evening, October 10th at 7:30.

Members are to bring meat and vegetable, salad and/or dessert for family and guest(s). The lodge will furnish bread and beverages.

Millie Schiller was a guest for the evening.

To all convalescing, we wish a speedy recovery.

I'm hoping this fall season will be especially nice for everyone and may all of your days be beautiful.

Fraternally, Dorothy Chervenka Recording

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Lodge 88 News

Houston

The Czech play "Kos to zaridi" directed by Marie Kostomlatsky, was a big success. The nice crowd attending the play enjoyed it. I've heard nothing but compliments. The actors practiced long and hard to present a first - class production, one they could be proud of.

The Men's Club held their annual cookout for their spouses on Friday, September 26th at the lodge. Ed Miculka and Bennie Kocich planned the menu, brought all the ingredients to the lodge and grilled the steaks.

Franklin Bravenec was in charge of baking the potatoes. Dick Ehret made the delicious salad and dressings and

Tom Marsh helped wherever he was needed. President of the Men's Club, Royal Warnasch, was in charge of setting up the dining room for the dinner. Very few of the men of the club missed this as word has spread concerning the good meals served by these cooks. Before and after dinner, various games were played and a lot of socializing went on. This group of men work hard and also have a good time.

If you are interested in joining them talk to one of the fellows about it.

They will be happy to explain the rules.

I just found out that Sister Lillian Finn is in the hospital taking chemo treatments for a tumor in her throat.

Let's all say a few prayers as we wish her a speedy and complete recovery.

Brother Harley Cox is improving at home and so is Sister Mary Tilich.

Social member Elsie Talcott (Doris Knapick 's mom) was in the hospital and then at Doris' for a week. She had a bladder infection and then her diabetes went out of control. All is fine now and she is back at her apartment.

Bobby Miksch is also improving. He's taking therapy and is back at work part time.

"Manny Green" with the big band music sounds will play Saturday, October 11th, in our Chandelier Ballroom. Admission for this dance will be $17 per couple and evening attire is required.

The "Texas Brew," a very good country/western band, play on Friday, October 17th from 8:30 until 12:30.

All the Friday night dances start early unless so stated.

On Saturday, October 18th, "The Phil Gray Orchestra" plays for Lodge 88. This is also an evening - attire dance and tickets are $15 per couple.

You can buy them now in the lodge o'ffice Don't forget October 26th is Czech Day at Lodge 88. A delicious turkey dinner is planned, a short but entertaining program is scheduled, and after the colorful Parade of Czech Costumes at 5 p.m., the Vrazel Polka Band plays for the FREE dance. Plan to spend the day with us.

Fraternally, Ellen Miculka —SPJST-

Play At Lodge 88 Houston Czech

Dear Friends and Readers: The presentation of our Czech play "Kos to zaridi" (Kos Will Fix It) on Sunday, September 14th was a big success. We were glad to see so many people in the audience. It is good to know that Czech plays are still appreciated.

On behalf of the entire cast, I would like to thank all who helped make the day a success, those who prepared and served dinner, those who cleaned and set up the auditorium, those who sold our tickets, those who helped backstage, really, just everyone who helped in any way whatsoever.

My sincere thanks to all of the members of the cast who worked so long and hard in learning their parts and then did such a fine job in presenting the play. Also, thanks to our prompter and music director/announcer for their splendid jobs.

My special thanks to those who gave up their use of the stage during our final rehearsals.

And, of course, thanks to all who came out and saw the play.

Marie Kostomlatsky —SPJST-

Lodge 133 Meeting/Dinner, October 10th

Happy 40th ‘,Nedding anniversary is wished tt Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Schmicek. Sister Marcella Kleprlik [right] presented Frances with a beautiful corsage and Alvin a boutonniere.

Members of San Antonio Lodge 133 are asked to attend the October 19th meeting. A surprise to all members; we will have a complete catered.. dinner with all the trimmings. Dinner will be served at 12:30 p.m., followed by a short meeting at 2 p.m. Members may bring a guest, but, to make sure we have enough food for everyone, PLEASE call and let us know who is coming; call the following persons before October 15 -- Anthony Trilicek (655 - 1324), or Dominic Netek (532 3916). We ask you not to bring any food because everything will be furnished.

After the meeting there will be refreshments available, etc., also various games, etc. Also, some of our members who haven't been able to attend the meetings, make a special effort to attend this dinner and meeting because you will not regret it.

Remember -- October 19th at the St. Margaret Mary's Activity Hall, 1314 Fair Avenue. I hope to see you all there.

For more information, please call the above mentioned numbers.

Fraternally, Dominic Netek —SPJST-

179 Warrenton To Hold Activities

Lodge

Lodge 179 met for their regular meeting on September 11, 1986 at 8 p.m.

President Bergmann opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by minutes from the secretary which were approved as read. All officers were present. Financial reporter gave his report followed' by treasurer's report.

In old business, we discussed having a variety shoot the first Sunday in October at Eichler's Drive In at 2 p.m.

The new Food Committee was appointed as follows: Mr. and Lee Leonhardt Loraine Kniep Falba Schoenberg They also advised that for our next meeting, there will be a chicken stew for our meeting.

The meeting adjourned followed by hot dogs with chili and refreshments.

Our next meeting date will be October 9th at 8 p.m.

Mike Noak, Reporter —SPJST-

8/VESTNIK—Wednesday, October 8, 1986

News From Lodge 183, Mid-Cities Dear Members: It is not too early to remind all of the members that the regular monthly meeting will be held on Monday, October 13th at 6:30 p.m. Bring a covered dish for the meal before the meeting and social hour. All members put on your thinking caps and decide who you want for president for the coming year, because Daniel Roznovsky has announced that he will not be available next year due to his workload. Now is the time for all of those members who think things should be done differently to step up and take the lead to do something different. Who knows, you may be the one for the job! As I stated, in my last newsletter, Inez Greenlees, Jeanie Roznos and Norman M. Kneschk were appointed on the Nominating Committee for this year. If you have someone in mind for an office, please let us know.

Election of officers will be in November this year and there will be a joint installation of officers at the four - lodge Christmas party. This year the party will be held at Lodge 92 in Fort Worth. We have been informed at the District III meeting that it will be held on December 7th and not on December 21st as was stated in Lodge 92's newsletter last week, so mark your calendar for December 7, 1986 and attend the party. All of you who have been to one or more of the Christmas parties in the past know just how much fun it can be! There will be a good meal and it will give you a chance to meet members from other lodges, some old friends and to make some new friends.

On Sunday, September 28th, there were five members from Lodge 183 who attended the District III meeting in Burleson. It was a very informative meeting. President Howard Leshikar and District III Director Sid Pokladnik had just returned from Washington.

D.C. where they attended the National Fraternal Congress. They were honored by a speech from President Reagan in person, and by two Congressmen. They told us of how things have changed in Washington since all of the terrorism in the world, security around the President, around the Capitol and the White Hoise is very tight.

One of the highlights of the meeting was when I won one of the door prizes, a $14 prize for just attending the meeting. I would like to thank Lodge 180 for a very good meal and all of the hospitality:They really made all of us feel welcome. The Lodge 180 youth should be given a big hand for the very good program they presented at the meeting, because these youngsters will be the leaders of tomorrow.

After the meeting, Gracie and I attended the special performance of John Schneider in concert for Bell Helicopter employees at the Tarrant County Convention Center. John played in the Dukes of Hazzard TV Show. It was a very good show we enjoyed very much.

I would like to apologize to Lodge 183 members for not attending the dance with the "Last Call" country and western band because Gracie, along with her sister, Jackie Loveless from Ennis, spent a week in Pinehurst, Texas with their older sister, Odessa Johnson, who had undergone surgery for cancer. We wish Odessa speedy recovery and best wishes.

And now, I need to remind all the Lodge 183 members, again, that the regular monthly meeting will be on Monday, October 13th at 6:30 p.m. at the lodge hall and also to remember that B.J. Hlavaty is now in charge of renting the hall for parties, so if you need a place for a party, please call him at 261 - 0409.

All of you may have heard stories about bald men; it's been said that if a man is bald in front, he is a thinker; if he is bald in back, he is a lover and if he is bald in front and back, he thinks he is a lover. Here is one bald man's retort: "In the beginning God created all men bald; later he became ashamed of some of them and covered them with hair."

Until next time - - Fraternally, Norman M. Kneschk Reporter —SPJSTLodge

154 Fort Worth To Meet

Dear Members and Friends: It's that time again to remind you of our next lodge meeting on Sunday, October 12th.

The District III meeting Sunday, hosted by Lodge 180, Burleson, was enjoyed by all present. A delicious dinner was served and the hospitality was truly fraternal. It was a pleasure to have our Supreme Lodge President Brother Howard and his wife, Sister Mary Leshikar, in our midst. They and our District III Director Brother Sid Pokladnik came from the airport after attending the National Fraternal Congress in Washington, D.C. They were quite excited meeting President Ronald Reagan; said it was a first for the president to attend this convention, and that he was proud of our fraternal societies.

Brothers Jerry, Emil and Rome Milan and Sister Kelly Eaton also came in Sunday afternoon after attendin g a convention for the Coaches' Congress that was held in St. Louis for 4 days.

Sister Mary Schneider also arrived home safely after a vacation in New York. She reported having a wonderful time.

Sisters Maria Prill and Eva Dockery are expected home Friday from their trip to Germany and Switzerland.

The State Fair opened to very warm and humid weather.

We were hoping for good weather at the Czech Day at the Fair. A big thank you goes to all the officers of the American - Czech Culture Society for their many hours put in to make this a memorable weekend. Also to everyone; there were many who worked hard in many programs that were presented.

Sisters Jeanie Mason, Carrie Milan and Carolyn Cleveland worked the Czech Museum yesterday and enjoyed meeting people from all over and how they enjoyed the museum. Sister Dybala and her workers put in many hours to set up the museum. Good luck and thanks to you all.

We extend our sincere sympathy to Sister Evelyn Spacek and family on the loss of her mother, Sister Foyt. May she rest in peace.

A sudden wind and rainstorm hit early Sunday evening, so hope all who attended the District III meeting and had to travel out of town made it home safely.

So until - - - Keep Smiling!

Fraternally, Mary Pavy

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S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. II Corner There were no new residents to join the group at the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. II in September. Staff members include RN Ina Endland, D.O.N. Rosa De La Rosa, LVN June Elliott, NA Liz A. Lightfoot, Margie S. Draemer (Dietary), Corinne Schumann (Dietary) and NA Tina Dunn.

We are sorry to hear Martha Stuchly and George Jones are hospitalized in Poly Ryan Hospital in Richmond. We wish them a speedy recovery. Welcome back from Polly Ryan Hospital in Richmond is Ella Bacica.

The senior citizens' luncheons given by the Immanuel United Church of Christ and St. Michael's Catholic Church were attended by Annie Stavinoha, Helen Valcik, Hilda Cole and Virgie Richardson. The senior citizen social held at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church was attended and enjoyed by Virgie Richardson, Martha Wleczyk, Emma Tielke, Helen Valcik, Annie Stavinoha and Virgie Richardson.

Monday afternoon, September 8th, the Hope Lutheran Church of Beasley came to have services and brought cookies and had a social afterwards.

They also brought prizes for bingo.

Everyone enjoyed the afternoon.

The KCs came to play bingo Tuesday evening, September 9th and 30th with the residents. The residents enjoyed the bingo and visiting with the ones present.

Thursday morning, September 11th, residents Helen Valcik, Annie Stavinoha, Martha Wleczyk, Hilda Cole, Edmund Brandt, Roy Lee Schroeder and Mary Ann Spezia, Paul Legendre (volunteer) and Martha Marx, SAD, visited the Maxim Chicken Farm at Lane City. Everyone enjoyed the trip.

Thursday morning, September 18th, the First Assembly of God Church ladies from Rosenberg came to have Bible Study for the residents. In the afternoon, the Fort Bend Humane Society brought dogs for therapy for the residents.

Thursday evening, September 25th, Larry Ognoski, Fred Gerke and George Lolley provided music and singing for the residents. Everyone had a great time. The residents invite others to come join them with the entertainment.

"Happy Birthday" for the month of September were residents Betty Wruck and Millie Uherek and staff members, Paul Legendre, Delores Watson, Florence Kramer and Molissie Baines.

The birthday party which was held September 26th included Louis Vacek entertaining with the accordian, piano and singing "Happy Birthday." The "A" Flower and Gift Shop provided corsages and boutonnieres. The SIS of the Immanuel United Church of Christ provided the cake. Sophie McDougle brought a cake. Wanda Miller and Kathy Bacica helped serve punch, coffee, cake and ice cream to all. The afternoon was enjoyed by everyone.

Thanks to all denominations of churches in the area who give services and communion, also to the volunteers who did services in the home for our residents for the month of September.

Fraternally, Martha Marx, S.A.D. —SPJST-

To The Editor Letter

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES 2707 North Kaufman Ennis, Texas 75119 October 1, 1986 Vest nik R.J. Sefcik - Editor P.O. Box 85 West, Texas 76691 Dear Editor Sefcik: It is my pleasure for the third time to write you about the efforts of Lodge 135 in Ennis to help abused and neglected children in Ellis County.

This lodge has, for the fourth year in a row, planned and carried out a money - raising project to benefit these needy children.

The projects were again spearheaded this year by Evelyn Novotny and Adell Valek, two members of Lodge 135.

They obtained prizes from community merchants and then sold tickets for these prizes. Fourteen prizes were donated.

Mrs. Valek and Mrs. Novotny also arranged for the proceeds of the Friday night bingo game concessions to benefit this project. They arranged for pastries to be donated and for people to serve at the concession stand.

They also obtained donations of food.

We want to thank the SOKOL Junior Girls for allowing the proceeds of the concession stand to be used for this project.

This year more than $2,100.00 was raised to benefit abused and neglected children in Ellis County. That is the greatest amount ever raised by this project. These children have so many needs that cannot be met by their parents or by the State•of Texas. These needs could not be met without the help of our communities.

We want to thank Mrs. Valek, Mrs. Novotny, Lodge 135, and SPJST statewide for so generously helping children who cannot help themselves.

Sincerely, Mary Ann Jennings, Supervisor Unit 38 Caseworkers Texas Dept. of Human Services Ellis County —S P J

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Bulletin Board DISTRICT IV The District IV meeting will be held on Sunday, April 19, 1987 at host Lodge No. 160 in San Angelo.

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Reunions Luksa Reunion The Luksa reunion will take place on Sunday, October 12, 1986 at the Joe Glaser Club House, Buckholts,

Wednesday, October 8, 1986—VESTNIK/9 Texas. Registration will begin at 11 a.m. All family members and friends are invited. Bring a picnic lunch which will be spread and served at 12:30 p.m.

Plates, cups, silverware, tea or coffee will be furnished. ***

Trlica-Kopecky Reunion The 31st annual Trlica - Kopecky reunion will be held on Sunday, October 12, 1986 at the American Legion Hall, Hallettsville, Texas.

Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish or dessert for a noon meal.

Sausage, stew and drinks will be provided.

Donna Rigsby Secretary

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Moravian Folk Orchestra/Dance Ensemble To Perform In Bryan A musical group from Czechoslovakia which specializes in Czech and Moravian folk music will perform on Saturday evening, November 15th in Bryan, Texas. The folk orchestra, named Burcaci, will be accompanied by a dance troupe named Vlcnovjan, which will perform native Moravian dances. The orchestra will also provide music for ballroom dancing.

This spectacular musical and dance performance, in full folk costume and of a type which has never been seen in Texas, will be a Czechoslovak salute to the important Czech - Moravian heritage of the state. However, this is only part of a three - day program entitled Czech Music in Texas: A Sesquicentennial Symposium, scheduled for the Brazos Center in Bryan, November 14 - 16, 1986. Co sponsored by the Czech Ex - Students Association of Texas and the Brazos County Sesquicentennial Commission, the program includes lectures by prominent folklorists, musicologists, writers, and other scholars; panel discussions on the value and meaning of Czech music in the state; and performances of Czech classical music by concert pianists, in addition to appearances by popular polka bands, orchestras, choral groups, and dance groups from all over Texas.

The prog ram will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Friday evening, with a dance by the well - known Texas - Czech band,the Vrazels,and will end Sunday night with a dance by the popular Jodie Mikula Orchestra. Among the featured performances on Saturday and Sunday will be those by the Dallas Czech Concert Orchestra, the SPJST Lodge No. 88 Czech Concert Orchestra, the Seaton Brass Band, the Czech Choral Group of Houston, the Dallas Czech Singers, the Czech Singers of Victoria, the University Czech Singers, the Czech Fort: Dancers of West, the Texas Czech Beseda Dancers, Norbert Blazek and the Texas Czech Folk Singers, the Gulf Coast Czech Singers, the Heritage Singers of South Texas, Bob Schlecte and Friends (polka band), and special "surprise" guests.

Individual performers of classical and folk music will include Markus Hanus, Michael Beckerman, John Novak, Zdena Sal y, a:ova, Kevin Hannan, and Barbara La':ala.

Among the speakers will be the Czech novelist Josef' Skvorecky, who now lives in Toronto, the anthropologist Zdenek Salzmann, and several other Texas, American, and international scholars, such as Josef Rostinsky, Svatava Jakobson, James Leary, John J. Karas, and Calvin Chervenka. Bernard M. Gebala will moderate a panel of Czech music radio hosts on the subject of "the future of Czech music in Texas "- Helen Pavelka, Al Kozel, Alfred Vrazel, Rudy Sefcik and Lada Cerny. James W. Mendl will conduct a series of interviews (open to the public) with current and former Texas Czech bandleaders and members of their bands and families. This project is being coordinated with Joseph Janak and other researchers who are reconstructing the history of Texas Czech bands and orchestras. Exhibits of antique musical instruments, song books, and other artifacts will be on display.

A Catholic mass with Czech liturgy and music and Czech Protestant services will be held on the symposium site on Sunday morning.

In order to register for the Czech Music in Texas symposium, send a check for $20 per person ($5 per child under the age of 12 years) to CESAT MUSIC, 3232 Briarcrest Dr., Bryan, Texas 77802. Additional donations are welcome to help support this non pro lit program. Be sure to include the name and address of each person registered. A name tag will be mailed to each registrant. This name tag will enable the wearer to attend all y m po sium events, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, including the evening dances by the Vrazels, Burcaci, and the Jodie Mikula Orchestra. Tickets at the door will be considerably more expensive. Call (409) 776 - 1986 during regular business hours for more information.

Jody Bates —SPiST-

School Reunion At St. John, Texas

Former Velehrad students active in SPJS f Society. Front Row, L to R: Lodge 88 President Jerry Ermis, Lodge 19 Velehrad President Lillian Kristinek. Back Row, L to R: District VI Director Matt Vanek of Victoria, Lodge 160 San Angelo Past President Laddie Socha, and Lodge 23 President Albert Olsovsky.

Vellehrad

This nand entertained with dance music at the reunion. L to R: James Vanek on the saxophone of Victoria Lodge 32, Cap Kovar (drums), Frankie Vanek (trumpet), and Al Kutac (accord Ian), all of Lodge 40 El CampoHillje. (Frankie Vanek is also a former student of Velehrad School and is a sales representative for Lodge 40.)

Former students of the Velehrad School held their reunion at the St. John Hall in St. John, Texas (near Schulen burg) on September 21, 1986.

Mrs. Alphonse Kristinek was in charge of the reunion. She did a great

These arc sonic more of the former Velehrad School students gathered at the John Hall. job. The students brought covered dishes for a noon meal. Father Thurmond gave the blessing and delivered a little message to the former students; then the big meal was enjoyed by everyone at 1 p.m.

The longest distance a student traveled was from San Angelo, Texas.

Music was provided by a band put to g ether for the afternoon entertainment, so everyone had a nice time.

Five of the former students are now associated with SPJST and were present at the reunion, namely, Jerry Ermis, president of Houston Lodge

88; Lilliam Kristinek, president of Velehrad Lodge 19; District VI Director Matt Vanek of Lodge 32, Victoria; Laddie Socha, past president of San Angelo Lodge 160 and District IV past president; and Albert Olsovsky, president of Moravia Lodge 23.

Pictures were also taken of the former students at the St. John Hall which accompany this article.

Submitted by, Henrietta Vanek

Remember Komensky?

celebrations. The collection that year amounted to $11.45 and the basket supper amounted to $23.70 which totaled $35.15. This money was used for school improvements. Surely nowadays only a few know what a basket supper was like. The young ladies decorated baskets, one trying to outdo the other, filled with the best of homecooked and baked goodies. Each lady had her name inside the basket.

Baskets were auctioned and the young men were anxious to buy goodies made by their favorite lady. There was a lot of curiosity and guessing . as to who made each basket. It was kept so that often a gentleman did not buy the

"Yes':-Komensky is remembered by many even though they probably were not students, teachers or patrons of the school. Even though "Komensky's" main goal was to educate the children so they would become useful citizens who would uphold the best ways of life; they still provided entertainment that people from near and far were looking forward to.

As early as 1897 the Komensky community in Lavaca County, Texas started celebrating Thanksgiving.

Records show that in 1916 they started having basket suppers with their

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10/VESTMK—Wednesday, October 8, 1986 basket of their favorite lady. "You know that must have really been exciting." After the auction, the young gentleman asked the lady who brought the basket to enjoy the goodies with him. They probably became sweethearts after that.

As time went on, this Thanksgiving Celebration got bigger and better every year. Finally a big turkey dinner with the best trimmings was enjoyed by people, with all roads leading to KOMENSKY only.

On Thanksgiving morning in 1935, many people were disappointed.

Because of the rain, there was no Komensky dinner and to make the situation worse, the people were not stocked up on turkey and other goodies to prepare a Thanksgiving dinner at home. The spirit of the Thanksgiving meal was still there, so they had a big turkey supper on Saturday evening following Thanksgiving. The last and the best Thanksgiving dinner was in 1965.

Another involvement was sport competition with other schools in Lavaca County. The main sports were girls' and boys' volleyball/basketball.

There were school programs held at Christmas, at the closing of the school term and often at the PTA monthly meeting and social. Not only a few children were involVed, but usually all the students took part.

At various times, the adults of the community would sponsor a play for the public or only for a social, which everybody really looked forward to and enjoy it. - - I guess it was better than watching some of these TV programs.

Now that "Komensky" had to close, due to consolidation, in May 1966, the memories are still with us. In order to refresh and carry on these memories, there was another reunion scheduled.

The second Komensky School reunion took place on August 30, 1986 at the Knights of Columbus Hall (former VFW Hall) in Moulton, Texas with approximately 300 former students, teachers, trustees, patrons and their spouses in attendance Registration began at 10 a.m. with everyone mingling and renewing acquaintances while enjoying coffee and refreshments.

At noon, President Ernest Chaloupka of Moulton (Komensky) asked the former teachers who were present to come forward and join in singing "America."

After Bishop John Morkovsky of Houston asked the blessing, everyone enjoyed a sumptuous meal of various meats, side dishes and sweets brought by those in attendance.

Following the meal, a short meeting was held. Ernest Chaloupka asked for a moment of silence in memory of former students who gave their lives for their country, namely -World War I: Joe Pelech Frank Gaier World War II: George Pavlicek Robert Bohuslav Eugene Holub Anton Kresta Rudolph L. Barta Marvin Cernik, a former Komensky student, who is with the State Department in Washington, D.C., gave an interesting resume of his various foreign assignments to Iran, including countries, Turkey, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Panama and Bogota, Columbia.

Special prizes were awarded to the ones listed below: William Biat rich, age 87, of Comfort -- oldest present Loretta Pavlicek Janecek of Moulton -- youngest present Marvin Cernik (former student) of Washington, D.C. -- traveled furthest Former trustees who were recognized included Darwin Vasek and Alex Hrncir, both of Moulton. Willie Kortwig, who is a resident in the nursing home in Hallettsville, was unable to attend.

It was decided to have the next reunion in 2 years. A discussion was held on the possibility of changing the date for the reunion. After checking into the availability of the hall, the next reunion has been set for August 14, 1988 at the same place, the KC Hall in Moulton (Lavaca County) Texas.

Everyone is ur ged to make arrangements ahead of time and plan to attend the next reunion on the above date.

Officers in charge of the next reunion will be Arnold Bohuslav, president; Martha Pavlicek, secretary; and Loretta Janecek, treasurer.

Former teachers who were present included C.R. Hrncir of Hallettsville, Louis Hrncir of San Antonio, Maxine McElroy Mudd of Alvin, Selma Kasper Kuck of Yoakum, Mary Ebner Whitley of Yoakum, Lillie Halata Pesek, Sybil Pustejovsky, both of Moulton, Minnie Sralik Glover of Victoria, Elmo Meyer of Woodsboro, Gilbert Keilers of Flatonia, May Schaefer Keil of Hallettsville and Wilma Kloesel Sonntag of Shiner.

Leroy and his Swinging Orchestra provided music for dancing and listenin g pleasure throughout the afternoon.

(Articles taken from the Lavaca County Tribune - Herald issues; submitted by Sister Edna Shimek, member of Lodge 88 -- Editor)

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Expression Of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee, in behalf of all the members of Lodge No. 142, Houston, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our lodge sister SILVIE KOSTKA KELAREK, 85, who died on August 24, 1986.

Sister Kelarek was a member of the First United Methodist Church.

Survivors include daughter, Jannie Kelarek of Houston; daughter and son - in - law, Silvie and Larry Gaventa of Houston; sister and brother - in - law, Agnes and Lod Doskocil of Crosby; sister - in - law, Vlasta Marek of Crosby; brother and sister - in - law, Joe and Lillie Kostka of Dickinson.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 27th from the Chapel of Heights Funeral Home, with Dr. Orval Strong officiating.

Interment followed at Brookside Cemetery.

Heights Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Rosie Tumis Rita Hermis Millie Linhart

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Expression

Expression

Of Sympathy

Of Sympathy

We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 87, in behalf of the officers and entire membership wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of BETTIE A. HAVLIK, who passed away on June 20, 1986, in a Temple hospital at the age of 80.

Sister Havlik resided at 1114 North 17th Street, Temple, Texas. She had been a resident of Bell County most of her life. Prior to her retirement, she was a teacher.

She was married to Oscar Havlik, who preceded her in death on March 21, 1977. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Temple.

Services were held at Condra Funeral Home in Taylor.

Survivors include a brother, Ernest J. Svadlenak of Holland, Texas and several nieces and nephews.

Her other brother, Joseph Svadlenak of Houston, recently passed away on September 2, 1986.

Mrs. Havlik was a longtime member of the SPJST, becoming a member on January 8, 1935, and was active in the SPJST Lodge No. 87 until her death.

May she rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Mrs. Dorothy Chervenka Mrs. Geor g ia Navratil Sidney Kacir

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Expression Of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Seaton Star Lodge No. 47, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of JIM E. MAYES, age 70, who passed away on Thursday, September 4, 1986 in a Temple hospital.

Funeral services were held Saturday, September 6th at 4 p.m. at Harper Talasek Funeral Home with the Rev. O.L. Turner officiatin g . Burial with Masonic services was held at Hillcrest Cemetery.

Mr. Mayes was a Bell County resident most of his life and attended schools in Temple. He was an iron worker for 34 years and held membership in Iron Workers Local 492 in Austin. He served as the group's business agent for 8 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II and was a member of King Solomon Lodge 1427, AF&AM. He was a member of Oenaville Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Ada Mayes Hines.

Survivors include his widow, Margie S. Mayes of Temple; three stepsons, Eddie Henderson of Troy, Franklin Henderson of Temple and Robert Seaton of Belton; one stepdaughter, Shirley Prewitt of Rogers; one brother, Lewis Mayes of Temple; three sisters, Lucy Billingsley, Mrs. C.J. (Lula) Rettle and Minnie Jordan, all of Temple; two grandchildren; 11 step grandchildren; two great grandchildren and two step - great grandchildren.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Adeline Kohutek Martha Klusacek Dorothy Pechal

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We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge 110, Kaufman, Texas, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed brother BOBBY JOE NOVAK, who passed away on August 22, 1986 after a lengthy illness at the age of 44.

Bobby was born on November 27, 1941 to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Novak. His childhood years were spent in Forney where he graduated from Forney High School in 1961. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Forney. For the past 10 years he has resided in Combine. He was a tool and die maker employed by Fitting, Valves and Controls in Mesquite, Texas.

Survivors include his wife, Charlotte; three daughters, Tempe McKnight of Kaufman, Lisa and Julie Davis of Combine; one son, Wesley of Combine; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Novak of Forney; two sisters, Sylvia Miller and Deborah Cunnin g ham of Forney; one brother, Paul Dou glas Novak of Grosbeck; one g randson, Brent McKnight of Kaufman, also a host of loved ones and friends.

He was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 110 for 35 years.

Funeral services were held Monday, August 25, at Point View Baptist Church in Combine, Texas. Interment was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

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

Respectfully submitted, Willie Janicek

—SPJSTExpression Of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 47, Seaton Star, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of JOHN F. [FRANK] TUCKER, age 66, who passed away Wednesday, September 17, 1986 in a Temple hospital.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 20th at Sheffield Funeral Home in Rogers with the Rev. Steve Cochran officiating. Burial was in McClean Cemetery near Rogers.

Brother Tucker was born in Rogers and lived there most of his life. He had served in the Army during World War 11. He was self - employed in the construction and other businsses. He was active in community affairs and was the Rogers City Marshal from 1945 to 1978. He was a member of the American Legion and was a past member of the Rogers School Board.

Survivors include his widow, Mable Tucker of Rogers; one son, Gary Tucker, Sr. of Rogers; one sister, Nora Punchard of Westphalia; four grandchildren and one great grandchild.

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

Resolution Committee: Adeline Kohutek Martha Klusacek Dorothy Pechal —SP J ST —

Wednesday, October 8, 1986—VESTMK/11

Expression Of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 87, Temple in behalf of the officers and entire membership wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of CHRIS A. BLANKENSTEIN, who passed away at his home at Route 6, Belton, Texas on Sunday, September 21, 1986. He was 87 years of age.

Brother Blankenstein was a lifelong resident of Bell County, Texas. He played professional baseball as a young man. He was a member of the Bell County Sportsman Club and a member of the First Lutheran Church of Temple.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Bea Blankenstein, of Belton in 1983 and one grandson, Gene Tibbs,in 1981.

Services were held Monday, September 22nd at 2 p.m. at Harper Talasek Funeral Home of Temple with the Reverend Doug Stolleis officiating.

Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery in Temple.

Survivors are one son, Harold Blankenstein of Belton; one daughter, Frances Evelyn Lindeman of Temple; two sisters, Eda Albright and Margaret Posey, both of Temple; three grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.

Brother Blankenstein was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 87.

May he rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Mrs. Dorothy Chervenka Mrs. Georgia Navratil Sidney Kacir

—SPJST-

Features Lodge 133 Member Completes European Tour Duty

Captain Matula served two years with the 21st Sub. Com . at Kiserslaughtern, West Germany and one year as Company Commander of Company "B" of the 10th Combat Engineers at Bad Kissigin He will report to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas where he will be attending a 9 week course. in Staff School, and awaiting another assignment.

Captain Matula is a graduate of Holy Name Catholic School, St. Margaret Mary's Catholic School, Central Catholic High School, and a graduate of Trinity University of San Antonio Texas, where he was

commissioned as an Army officer on graduation.

His previous assignment was three years of armor and engineer training at Fort Knox, Kentucky and four months of Advance Officers' Training School at Fort Belvoir, Maryland Virginia.

In addition,Captain Matula is also a member of KJT #102, San Antonio, and Catholic Life Holy Name Branch, also of San Antonio.

Submitted by, Emil E. Matula, Sr. (His father and PC Member) —SPJST-

Involved in this musical venture are Yvonne Krenek, Marge Hlavinka, Martha Janik, Margie Vacek, Martha Viktorin, Georgia Losack and Birdie

Hlavinka. [Sisters B. Hlavinka, M. Janik, G. Losack and M. Viktorin are members of SPJST Lodge No. 28, East Bernard -- Editor]

East Bernard Czech Singers In this year of Lady Liberty and the Texas Sesquicentennial, where one takes a moment to look back at cultural roots, seven East Bernard ladies preserved their Czech heritage through music. They worked in conjunction with Sight and Sound Recording of East Bernard and arranged, recorded and produced their first cassette entitled, "Czech Christmas and Religious Favorites." It is a mixture of hymns and Czech Christmas carols which have been passed down through the years from one generation to another. in songs originated These Czechoslovakia and were brought over

Items Of Interest Captain Emil E. Matula Captain Matula; his wife, Kathleen (Metzo) Matula and sons, Emil III and Joseph returned to the States on September 20, 1986.

After spending a few days visiting in San Antonio with Emil E. and Evelyn Matula at 303 Gayle, Captain Matula's parents, sons and grandparents departed to visit Kathleen's parents and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Metzo and family in El Paso, Texas.

Tax Reform Measures Outlined College Station -- For farmers as well as other Americans, the tax reform bill currently awaitng President Reagan's signature will have major impacts. Dr. Wayne Hayenga, economist with the TAMU Agricultural Extension Service, summarizes the significant changes that will result from the legislation.

by parents, grandparents and great grandparents when they imigrated to America. They have been sung for years in Catholic parishes and even today where Czech masses are still observed.

Before these songs are lost in generations to come the ladies felt it was important that they be preserved in some way. The Czech language is the third most spoken in Texas and they hope their tape brings pleasure to everyone,especially to those who still speak Czech and preserve the traditions. .00 —SPJST- - The tax reform bill would provide tax rates of 15 and 28 percent beginning in 1988. In 1987, there would be five tax rates - - 11, 15, 28, 35 and 38.5 percent.

- - Standard deduction for a joint return would be increased to $5,000 in 1988, and the personal exemption would be raised to $1,900 in 1987, $1,950 in 1988 and $2,000 in 1989.

- - Income averaging and the deduction for a two - earner married couple would be repealed.

- - State and local sales taxes would no longer be deductible as itemized deductions.

- - Deductions for IRA contributions would be repealed for joint filers with adjusted gross income in excess of $50,000.

- - About 80 percent of all farmers would be in the 15 percent bracket.

- - For farm corporations, tax reform retains a graduated tax rate structure with a top rate of 34 percent.

The tax rate would be 15 percent on the first $50,000 of taxable income, 25 percent on taxable income between $50,000 and $75,000, and 34 percent for taxable income above $75,000.

- - Investment tax credit would be repealed. Only 65 percent (82.5 percent in 1987) of unused investment tax credits could be carried forward.

Farmers earning 50 percent or more of their gross income from farming would be allowed a 15 - year carryback of existing investment tax credits. The amount available for refund would be limited to the lower of (1) 50 percent carryovers, (2) the taxpayer's net tax liability for the past 15 years, or (3) $750.

- - The Accelerated Capital Cost Recovery System depreciation would be retained with modifications. Autos, light trucks and most livestock would be depreciable over a 7 - year period.

Single - purpose agricultural structures would also be written off over a 7 year period. Deductions for most farm assets would be computed using a 200 percent declining balance method.

Multi - purpose farm structures would be written off over a 311/2 - year period at a straight - line rate. The option to expense up to $5,000 would be increased to $10,000 for businesses which invest less than $200,000 per year. Depreciation deductions would not be adjusted for inflation.

- - The exclusion for long - term capital gains would be eliminated, and capital gains would be taxed at rates of 15 or 28 percent. Farmers could continue to use the cash method of accounting with some limits. A restriction is that taxpayers could not deduct amounts paid for feed, seed, fertilizer or other supplies prior to the year consumed if they exceed more than 50 percent of expenses for which economic performance has occurred.

- - The bill would require the capitalization of preproductive expenditures for assets with a development period of more than 2 years. However, farmers could elect to continue deducting preproductive period expenditures, including interest. If such an election were made, however, gains from sales of developed assets would be taxed as ordinary income to the extent of prior deductions. Straight - line depreciation also would be required on all depreciable farm property.

- - Expensing for soil and water conservation expenditures would be allowed only for •conservation activities in connection with a plan approved by the USDA's Soil Conservation Service or a comparable state authority. The provision for expensing land - clearing expenditures would be repealed.

- - Self - employed individuals would be permitted to deduct 50 percent (25 percent for tax years beginning before 1990) of the cost of health insurance.

- - Solvent taxpayers could exclude from income the discharge of any qualified farm debt. Basis in farmland is added to the list of tax attributes which may be reduced by the discharge of indebtedness income.

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Oddil Dopisovatehl Tak Vgelicos Anekka Houdkova V nedeli 28.teho zari se konal vYroeni KlobasovY festival (Uz desatY) v sini eeskeho klubu zde v Dallasu. V sobotu meli oslavu ktera pry se moc dobie vydarila a lid' snad bylo tolik, 2e nebylo hnuti v sini. Poeasi jim te2 pralo a tak to dobre dopadlo. Bratr a ja jsme vzali na geho bratrance a jeho manielku-- Franka Nosku a Millie Noskovou sebou jeliko2 tam jegte nikdy nebyli a take jsme tam vzali ty krajanY z Ceskoslovenska kteri jsou to teprve 3 mesice aby poznali na ge krajany zde a mohli se domluvit kdy2 anglicky je gte tolik neurni. Musim podekovat krajanum, 2e tak pane je prijali a hezky se s nimi pobavili.

Napred v 11 hodin byla m§e kterou biskup Tschoeppe, KJT peveckY spolek krasne zazpival pisne a pak byl dobrY °bed kterY ka2clemu chutnal a pak zaeali hrat k tanci "Czech Harvesters" a pozdeji i "Country Boys" a hned bylo kolo pine. Ve tti hodiny byla soutei tech kteIi umeli hrat na harmoniku, cot bylo zajimave a pozdeji ty krajanky ktere byly v kroji tak may ukaiku jejich a bylo to pekne. Pak elenkyne klubu donesly dorty na ktere se sazely eisla a mnoho jich bylo vyhrano-- i ten jeden malt' hoch tech pristehovalcil z Csl. vyhral a mel velkou radost. Byl to velice krasnY a hiejivY den pro nas i pro ty hosts', ktere jsme privezli s nami.

Dekujeme v gem za vge co udelali pro nas a te gime se, 2e zas 'lady se tam podivame. Prejeme Vam mnoho gtesti ye vgem podnikani a hodne zdravi te2.

Nyni se oznamuje, 2e v tom Udoli Rio Grande v Texasu kde meli takovY mraz a znieil citrusove ovoce v 1983, letos bude pekna &oda-- ov gem, jegte to nebude tak dobre jak pied ttemi roky, ale pestitele ovoce se te gi, 2e za eas zas to bude dobre a Brody budou lep§i. Ovoce orann a pomely eili "Grapefruitu" budou piece letos dosti dobre a v tijnu zaenou oznamovat tyto na prodej. Loni bylo pry 21 tisic tun ovoce a letos bude 75 al 100 tisic tun ovoce. Ovkm, letos budou tyto citrusove plodiny mnohem vice stat net byly v 1983, ale kdo to ma rad tak to jiste zaplati, 2e ano?

MinulY t'den zase olejova cena klesla na 14 dolarfr, kdy2 u2 pied tim byla $16.00. Nekteti z tech zemi zase pry trochu sidili a tak ov gem pak hned klesla cena. Znalci sdelili, 2e je gte to vezme delKi eas net se cena oleje tak nevime jak to dopadne.

Na den 7. tijna bude zase se jednat ohledne tech dluhfr ktere mail lide a nemohou platit. Ti kteti se2enou penize tak mohou si majetek jegte nechat, ale ti kteti nemohou zaplatit ty velke dluhy, tak majetky pfejdou do ruky toho kterY pujtil penize. Pry asi 60 tech apartmentnich budov na kter'ch jsou lide dluini 262.6 dolartl, a celkern 203 majetka na kterYch je dluh 765 milionu dluhu-toto je opravdu u2 velice moc dluhu.

Kdyi elbvek nekam jede zde v Dallasu tak je yid& jak vgude stave'ji ty apartmenty, nevim proe to stavejf, kdy2

8. fijna-1986 tolik moc jich je prazdnich neb lide se stehuji prye, a tak co bude s temi nove postavenYmi? Myslim, 2e je to zbyteene vydavat penize a pak nemIt s elm to zaplatit, ano?

2e MinulY tYden zde se konala u Lewisville, Texas, svatba dvouch lidi kteri byli rodaci z Denver, Colorado a on zde bydlel nejakY eas a nyni mel slibenou praci jako ridie letadla v Karoline. Tak byla svatba na jezere Lewisville na takove melke lodi, pak meli v parku jidlo a pivo a gampatiske.

Pak 2enich a jeho pritel sedli na lod'ku tak zvanou "Ski boat" a pluli kus od brehu, a pritel g kubl s lod'kou aby se vyhnul druhe lodi a vrazili do sebe a oba spadli do vody. Zenich asi byl uhozen do hlavy a utopil se. Tak tedy nevesta byla tak kratkou dobu vdand a hned byla te2 vdovou. Bylo to smutne zakoneeni n'eeeho tak pekneho a byl konec vgemu. Jiste to hrozna tragedie pro vkchny pfibuzne a pfatele. Je to smutne!

V torn meste Ariingtonu zase se stab neco co se sta y nernelo. Toti2 jedna pani tam meld psiky asi 3 liberni a ten jeden vlez1 do dvora tomu eloveku kterY bydlel pies cestu a on ho klackem utloukl a nechal ho le1et v krvi. Pejsek byl malt' (druhu Maltese) a nikomu neubli2i1, a tak ten mu g to nemel udelat. Soudce jej dal pod bond 50 tisic dolarfr a bude souzen a asi platit pokutu za ten ohavnY tin. V'S'ak se to stab jen jednou, a mohlo se to urovnat po dobrem. On pry tekl, 2e utluee ka2cleho psika kterY mu vejde na jeho dvilr. Souse& se zastali to pani a pomohli ji udat ho policii. Potad se neco o g kliveho deje ktere by nemuselo bYt-- nemam pravdu?

Ted' potad Brady se zabYvaji otazkou tech drogu jako je kokain a ve meste Hereford, Texas, jistY malt' devitiletY hoch zemtel po poiiti toho drogu. Nyni je otazka, kde ten hoch To sehnal ten drog a proe to je velice §patne kdy2 u2 tak male deti potfiivaji drogy, nebot' je to dost zle dospeli lide to berou a kazi si iivoty tim. Natal mysli, 2e ti nelegalni pfistehovalci z tech asijskYch zemi to pfendkji sem k nam do USA a chti tomu udelat konec. Doufame, 'Ze se jim to podati zastavit.

Ted' se hodne tech aut prodava kdy2 Uroky jsou tak nizke, a Vklijake vYhody kupujicim se dava, ale znalci fekli, 2e jak toto ukonei a ceny budou zase vy ggi na tiroky a tee auta, tak bide kupovat nebudou nebot' si u2 zvykli na ty ceny. Tovarnici ty auta nebudou moci prodavat levne jako ted' nebot' hodne ztraceji pen& kdy2 chteji se zbavit prebyteenYch aut za ka2dou cenu. Pak pry zas to bude gpatne pro ti prodavaei novYch aut.

Ve evrtek minuleho tYdne veeer byl peknY program na televizi o to Statni vYstave, ktera zapoela v patek 26.zati a bude trvat al do 26.fijna-- tedy celkem 31 din. Bylo vysvetleno jake to bylo kdy is se konala ta prvni qstava a jak behem let se v ge zmenilo a zlepgilo.

Bylo clan° uznani tem lidem, ktefi se o to zajimali a starali aby se vSistava udfiela. Zpevaci nas bavili pekOmi zpevy a sdelili nam tee, 2e na g Fair Park je uznan co historicke a vSrznamne mIsto a toto uznani bylo nam dano od vlady ye Washingtonu, a

tak mame na co bYt hrdYmi. Texas ov gem ma to historicke "Alamo" v San Antonio, Texas, a je§te jsou nekde i jine mista ale ty budovy ktere byly postavene zde pied mnoha lety, jsou piece jen velmi vza,cne. Tak doufame, ta Statni vYstava se viim ptislugenstvim nam vydr2i jegte, beta a bude bavit a poueovat lid kterY tam prijde!

Na ten prvni den vYstavy se ukazalo pry 50 tisic lidi, kteti chteli vse videt a cena byla 50 dolarn za lidi v jednom autu. Oeekava se, 2e za tech 31 dni pry navgtevnikti bude 3 miliony a 7 set tisic Hi. To by jiste bylo velka navgteva, ano? Snad se jim to vypini nebot' to vge dalo hodne prate a starosti to dat dohromady. Pfejeme jim to velice.

Loni zde jistY advokat kupoval a prodaval mate deti za dobre penize a to ovgem je proti zakonu. Oni pry maji podezteni 1. e asi tfi takove deti prodal a poeital lidem velke penize, ktere nerneli co delat s tfeba leeenim anebo poplatky za vyfizeni adoptaci deti-- jine poplatky nejsou dovoleny. Jedna divka svobodna dala svou holeieku adoptovat a pak se dovedela, 2e dlte bylo prodano advokatem za 14 tisic dolarn.

Nyni bude soud a asi gpatne to dopadne nebot' budou svedeit soudci ktefi byli ph tom kdy2 deti byly ptedany lidem v jejich (tech soudcu) soudni sini. Spatne to jednani, 2e ano?

Nyni nektefi by chteli zmenit zakon aby se mohlo jet s autem vie jak tech 55 mil za hodinu a fekli, 2e na dalnicich by to melo bVt. aspoil 65 za hodinu a 2e tfeba nebude tolik ne gtesti. Ja bych ale myslela, 2e rychlej gi jezdeni by spige zavinilo vice poraneni a zabiti. Vgak u2 ted' lide pry tiedodr2uji tech 55 mil za hodinu a skoro kaidYm dnem je zabito moc lidi. Tak nevime jak to dopadne.

Rusove porad jaksi to odkladaji s tim Daniloffem a je gte jej nepropustili z Ruska. Oni jsou pry rozlobeni, 2e Amerika porueila tem 25 lidem ye Washingtonu aby ode gli 1.iijna prye z teto zeme, to se jim vfibec nelibi. Take chti aby ten Rus Zakharov byl propu gten a mohl se vratit domu do Ruska trebale je obvinen, 2e " gpehoval" zde v na g' zemi-- kde2to Daniloff je nevinen. Kdoivi jak dlouho jeg te se to potahne nee to bude vytizene.

Ten Lee Iacocca, pfedseda tech Chrysler automobilek, byl zde minulY tYden a ukazoval 52 novYch aut a pfi torn mu hrala hudba z Texas State University a prilvod byl ye TexaF Stadium. Tyto auta budou pro rok 1987.

Budeme pak videt jak se budou rychle prodavat. Jedna zdej gi 16ti 'eta divka zastrelila sveho otce kdy2 on zaeal tlouci jeji matku nebot' byl opilY. Kdy2 ona branila matku, tak on tloukl i ji a ta pak vzala jeho pistoli a strelila ho a on v nemocnici pak zemtel. Otec byl ffdie na busu a hodne se opijel a pak tloukl obe dye a tak byl strach, is e je kdysi zabije. Ted' okresni porota musi rozhodnout jak to dopadne s tou dcerou, kdy2 byla nezletild. Je to jiste velmi smutne, 2e new takoveho se musi prihodit v dnegni dobe!

MinulY t'den jedna sluiebna v severnim Dallasu gla pro noviny, rano a jeden clovek ti chytl a kdy2 kfieela, tak ta pan' a jej' stara matka sly if

pomoci a on je zahnal do domu a ta mlada pi. musela svazat ruce jeji matte a to slufre a pak donutil ji aby v jejim autu jej dovezla do banku a tam vyzvedla 3 tisice dolaru a prinesla mu je, anebo 2e obe v dome zastreli. Ona ale v bance rekla co se deje, a te2 matka se osvobodila a zavolala zete a on zas dal vedet policii a ti g li k jeho autu a on honem ujel. Je§te to tedy dobfe dopadlo nebot' nic se ji nestalo a ty penize si zachranila. Je to ale u2 zle, kdy2 elovek ani nemilZe vyjit ven z domu aby nebyl unesen a zastrakn.

Mnohe takove veci g patne dopadnou a je to zle.

Veera nam oznamovali, Z'e ten reporter Daniloff byl koneene propu gten z Ruska a 2e on a jeho rodina byli dani na letadlo do zapadniho Nernecka a odtud pak druhe letadlo je vezme dome do Ameriky.

Vice o torn nesdelili a asi poekaji, bude zde v na§1 zemi. To si jiste vgichni oddechli kdy2 byl osvobozen nebot' to bylo velmi va:Zna situate.

Je'gte ku konci chceme ptat vgem ktefi pracovali na torn programu pro na g CeskoslovenskY den, aby v ge dobte dopadlo a bylo pane poeasf v ty dny!

—SP.ISTitad

San Antonio eislo 133.

Sestry a bratri.

Ani2 jsme se naddli nade gel podzim.

Letos to teple poeasi trva jaksi dlouho, denni teploty a2 96° F, take v noci je pomerne vysoka teplota. Prozatim tedy 2adna zvla gtni zmena v poeasi. V Evrope to bylo jine, i kdy2 letos maji pomerne take vie teplo, net Leta minuld. Vzpominam si, 2e basnik Halek pravil, "pfiroda ma te2ka vieka a k zimnimu spanku pod hlav y u2 sobe stfada suche list', zvadlou snet'..."

Vgeobecne lze fici, 2e v tento eas v pfirode v gechno odumird, av gak na riiznYch mistech jsou posledni kvety pro potegeni co posledni pozdrav prirodni okrasy. My v gichni vime, 2e rostlinka nevyrusta sama od sebe, vzrilsta bud' ze semenka vsazeneho do zeme lidskou rukou anebo se o to postard priroda sama, v mnohYch pripadech je to dilo ptaeku a vetru.

Samozrejme, puda musi bYt tirodna, jinak semenko se neujme. Je nezbytne nutne padu pripravit pro tirodnost vhodnYm hnojenim, aby byl dostatek 2ivnych latek, dusiku, drasliku a vapniku. To ovgem neni v ge, ke svemu vzrustu je treba eerpat i jinYch ktera si rostlinka eerpa z paly. Ma-li rostlinka dostatek 2ivnYch latek, vyroste k na g' radosti. Ov gem, neni-li puda drodna, nedostane-li se rostlince deho ke svemu vzrustu potrebuje, nezazelend se, nevyroste, zakrni.

Jak je to s na gemi rady a celou Jednotou? Mideme je porovnat s takovou rostlinkou, o kterou se nutno starat, aby rostly k radosti nas v gech. Je povinnosti kaldeho elena, aby prispival ke vzrustu die sv'ch nejlepgich schopnosti a moinosti.

Ueinlivost je jakousi zakladnou pfatelskeho, bratrskeho spolait1 se vgemi spolublithimi a je, zarukou k vzajemnjrm slunam, z nich2 vyrusta upfimnost a prave bratrstvf lidskSIch Tuto, fekl bych, i• ivnou pildu pro vzrust nagich fadu a cele Jednoty musime tvofit v gichi bez rozdflu!

8. fijna 1986—VESTNtK/13

Celkov9 vzritst nagi Jednoty zavisi na zdarne einnosti Wu, na piaci oddan9ch tifednikii a elenu. Manosti ke spolupraci je neseielne mnoho a kahla i sebemengi a zdanlive nepatrna einnost je pro celkov9 v9sledek Mena. Dobfe veden9 a prospivajici fad vabi nove eleny, zatim co ziskavani elenii do fadu, kter9 jenom 2ivofi, je mizive.

Jsme vdeeni na g im obetav9m tifednikum a organizatorfun a pfejeme jim ze srdce mnoho zdaru pri ziskavani nov9ch &nu, abychom rostli k radosti nagi a k radosti tech, ktefi se budou tegit z yykonane prate!

Neale 21. zari byla bohata na schuze. Je to den, tfeti nedele v mesici, vyhraiend pro konani schilze nageho fadu. Shodou okolnosti se konala v nedalekem New Braunfels okrskova schuze a navic byla spoleeenska zabava KJT v Martinez. K na gi radosti pfiglo vgak do nagi schuze hodne vernjrch Clenit, cot je chvalyhodne, zajem o jednani ye schuzi neuticha, tak to ma b9t!

Prilbeh schiize byl velmi dobrjr, vgichni tifednici byli pfitomni. Zpravy tajemnika fadu, bratra Dominika F. Netka a fin. tajemnice, sestry Kathy Uribeove, byly pfijaty bez pfipominek.

Bratr Netek se zminil kratce o rozhovoru s bratrem Jerry Mikulagem ml., fin. tajemnikem na gi Hlavni tiradovny, t9kajici se pfimeho netovani. Vezme to nejak9 eas a bratr Mikulag nas yeas vyrozumi.

Zprava pfedsedkyne zabavniho v9boru, sestry Almy Triliekove, byla pozorne vyslechnuta a s uspokojenim pfijata. Pokud jde o prime detovani, bratr Netek znovu upozornil na podrobnosti a hlavne v9hody pro nag fad.

Sestra Viola Kurtzova referovala o dominovem turnaji, kter9 se konal u fadu 15 Buckholts dne 20. zari t.r. Na navrh bratra George Schultze, podporovan9 bratrem William J. Maregem, bylo odhlasovano, aby manklum Charles Kurtzov9m, co representatilm na dominovem turnaji, bylo zaplaceno milovne. UCast na turnaji byla poe'etna, dal gi turnaj bude se konat v rijnu v Tayloru.

Sestra Marcella M. Kleprlikova oznamila vjrroe'i siiatku pripadajicfch na mesic zari. Predev gim je to 40. vjrroei man'iehl Alvina a Frances Schimeekovjrch (jejich shatek konal se 15. zari 1946). Pripravenjr velnailezkjrcorsage a boutenier byly pfipnuty oslavencum a v gichni jsme jim poprali vgeho nejlep gfho do dal gich let spoleeneho livota.

Dalgf vjrroei meli man'iele Tom a Doris Moczygembovi, 43. vjrroei pripadlo na 12. zari a maniele Edward a Frances Kappelmannovi, 33. vjrroef, pripadajici na 9. zari. Moczygembovi a Kappelmannovi pritomni nebyli.

Sestra Marcella M. Kleprlikova podekovala sestre Evelyn Matulove za pomoc pfi obstarani corsage a zaroveil oznamila, 2e k ram zavitala jejf snacha Kathalien Matulova. Prijela s manielem z Frankfurtu v Nemecku a i kdy velmi unavend po lopotne dlouhe ceste, pri gla mezi nas. Radi jsme ji dekujeme za nav gtevu a prejeme ji mnoho zdaru v dal gi budoucnosti.

Tajemnik radu, bratr Dominik F. Netek, pripomenul, 2e na brezen 1987 pripada 70. vjrroei zaloieni nageho radu. Doporueil, aby rad pripravil obed pro v gechny 'deny radu, pozvat dredniky Hlavni tiradovny, take reditelku okrsku, sestru Thelmu Hrneirovou a zastupce asi 3 eeskjrch spolku v San Anotniu a postarat se o nejakou hudbu. Na veci pracuje a podrobnosti budou oznameny pozdeji.

Predseda radu, bratr Anthony oznamil, 2e bylo uva'iovano o

nejakem "social". Vgechno je zadano, v tjrdnu je volnjr pouze Park McArthur Cis. 4 ye stredu, 24. zari, od 11 do 4 hodin odpoledne. Byly projednany podrObnosti a elenove, pokud nebyli ye schuzi, byli uvedomeni telefonicky.

Narozeniny v zari oslavuje bratr Emil Matula, ml., ten vgsak pfitomen nebyl.

Odmenu za pfitomnost ve schuzi obdrkli: 1. cenu sestra Evelyn Matulova, 2 cenu Miloslava Phelpsova, 3. cenu Jarolyn Poppoya a 4. cenu Viola Kurtzova.

Jako obyeejne, nasledovala wind debata a na navrh sestry Fajkusove, podporo yan9 sestrou Miloslavou Phelpsovou, zdafila schuze byla odroeena.

Po bohatem ob'eerstveni pokraeovali jsme v pfatelske zabave pri spoleeenske hfe.

Pfigti schuze bude se konat tfeti nedeli v mesici fijnu, t.j. 19. fijna, ye stejnem miste. Zaeneme pfesne ye 2 hodiny odpoledne, 'name hodne \reef k projednani, proto si zafidte svoje zaleitosti, abyste mohli v poetu co nejvetgim bjrt schOzi pfitomni! Doufejme, 2e poeasi bude jig mirnej gi, jinak v sale je vklycky prijemne vychlazeno, hezke posezeni.

Pfeji vgem dobre zdravi a stalou veselou naladu!

Jaroslav Kleprlik.

Jean-Baptiste Gaspard Debureau Jan Kftitel Kagpar Dvoilk (1796-1846)

Je Jan Kagpar (Jean Gaspard) po otci e'eskeho pilvodu anebo je nageho pilyodu z mateiny strany?

Letogi leto, kdy uplynulo 190 let od narozeni a 140 roku od timrti tohoto slavneho herce pantomimy, nam opet pripomelo koneenou odpoved' z roku 1950 na zhora uvedou otazku. Piivodni prameny zab9vajici se umelcem Debureauem ptipisovaly jeho eesk9 puvod otcove strane. S touto domenkou se na pfiklad potkavame u Josefa Kajetana Tyla (1808-1856) nejprve v elanku, kter9 v roce 1836 napsal v easopisu Kvety a kterou pak rozvedl stejn9 rok v novele Pout' eeskjrch umelcfi. J.K. Tyl znal v Koline i staroby19 dam "U tfi korun" v jeho dvole Filip Herman Debureau, Kag pariiv otec, vojak regimentu hrabete Wallise, 2i1 a peeoval o kone sveho pana. Zminen Y ' regiment, zaloienjr behem 30 lete valky v Pomoranech Albrechtem z Valditejna, nagel si po mnohalet5rch ta2enfch ze Slezka a2 k hranicim Francie koneene klidne sfdlo v kourfmskem kraji, na aslaysku, a jeden jeho prapor se koncem XVIII stoleti ubytoval v —SPJST — Koline. Snad to, 2e vojak Debureau bydlil v tak zvane svetnici" Houston, Texas. vedle magtale ve dvore, zpitsobilo, 2e Vaieni pfatele a etenafi, mu pak rikali Debrio, Debro a nakonec Nage pfedstaveni v nedeli 14. zafi Dvorak, eili elovek iijici ye dvore. Ten1986 "Kos to zafidi" bylo s velk9m to Tyluv omyl pfevzal i Jan Neruda ye tispechem zahrano. Dekujeme vgem svem elanku o vynikajicim 6eskem nagim diva/cum, kteti pfi gli se na nas mimuku v Pafili, vyti gtenem v podivat. Je moc dobre vedet, 2e Ceske easopisu Rodinna kronika. S timto divadlo (ochotnicke divadlo) je jeste omylem se setkavame tee v romane vitane.

Heleny Malifove "Mariola" a tato Rada bych timto podekovala vgem, chyba rovnei je v Ottove nauenem kdo se zaslotaili, aby tato nedele se Slovniku. Tento slovnik fika vydafila, vgem kdo uvaI9li a pomahali nasledujici: "Dvorak, Jan Kagpar, podavat obed, piti, v gem kdo pomahali zVan9 u Francouzu Debureau, slavn9 pfipravit sal a zase tiklidit, v gem tern komik, (narozen 1796 v Koline v kdo se postarali o vstupenky a Cechach - zemfel 1846 v S osvetleni v hledi gti; no, proste vgem otcem, potuln9m komediantem, dostal kdo nam pomohl aby se tato nedele se z tech do Amiensu, odtud do vydafila.

Cafihradu, kde pfed sultanem Dekuji take touto cestou, vgem vystoupil, a pies Nemecko opet do elenum, herd= a hereekam, ktefi se Paffie, provozuje v gude sve umeni, tak za to vzali aby se toto pfedstaveni avgak zaroven take stradaje nejrozuskuteenilo. A vefte mi, meli jsme manitej gi bidou a utrpenim. To mnoho pfekaiek; ani nevime odkud dohnalo jej take, ie opustil otce i stale pfichazely, ale my jsme se nevz- vstoupil k divadlu "ueenjrch psu," dali, protok'e Houston a fad eislo 88. Casein pfetvofilo se na Theatre Funambude mit i naddle Ceske divadlo, bude i bules (divadlo provazolezcu) na male pokraeovat v teto tradici o boulevardu Du Temple. Zde v dlohach kterou se zaslouiili ji g stargi elenove pantomimnich zahy si ziskal povest tohoto fadu; nebudu je jmenovat, pro- znameniteho umelce a zvla gte jeho toie bych potfebovala cele stranky, ale Pierrot byl velmi slaven. Pozdeji pro jenom par lidi, ktefi jsou je gte mezi t92 obor engalovan v Cirque Franconi nami a ke kter9m ja mam velkou tictu, a posleze v Odeonu, kde velke triumfy ie se tak o to Ceskou fee vzali a slavil v tilohach Roberta Macaira, nenechali ji doposud zahynout, a snad Dona Cesara de Bazan, Ruy Blasa aj., z nas mlad gich to jednou jeden zvlagte od to doby, kdy vyhral sensaeni pfevezme a bude pokrae'ovat. Diky proces proti fediteli Odeonu. Umeni tedy Frances Olexa, Naomi (Kostom) vgak, ktere ueinilo jej mildekem cele Spencer, Tim Kostom, Jan Schroif, Paffie, pfipravilo mu take mnoho Milo Karel, Louis Hanu g , profesor strasti, kdy haje se proti posmechu, Soueek, Louise Kadleeek, Frank zabil nahodou nesvedomiteho Dvorak, atd. a mnoho, mnoho jinjrch; posuzovaee"----. Podobne se m911 i jak u2 jsem psala -byla by to pina Masarykilv naten9 slovnik, a chybnou stranka. informaci uvadi rovnti i jinak velmi Dekuji tee nagi napovede a v gem kdo v9teen9 dvoudiln9 Slovnik jazyka pomahal na jevigti a pripravili hudbu. eeskeho profesora Pavla Va gi a Nejhezei na torn v gem bylo a je, ie se doktora Frant. Travnieka, vydanjr mezi nami vyvinulo i pratelstvf a Frant. Borov9m v Praze v roce 1937, kamaradstvi "jeden za vgechny, jet uvadi nasledujici: "Debureau Ceti vgichni za jednoho" a to, to se necla Debyro) francouzske jmeno heroe pannieim zaplatit. tomim Jana Ka g para Dvofalca Vaenf pratele, dekujeme za vagi (1796-1846)." Nespravna informace navgtevu a kdy bude zajem z jinjrch ohledne Debureauoveho jmena mist, pfijet hrat tam Ceske divadlo, Dvorak se ze zminenjrch eeskjrch zavolejte fad 88. nebo pfimo mne. zdrojil dostala i do anglietiny, co'2 na Marie Kostomlatskjr, pfiklad lze videt v New Cyclopedia of rdiserka (director) Names, Volume I, page 1219, jet je k (717) 771-1761 nahlednuti ye vefejnjrch mestskjrch Ci

okresnfch knihovnich. Tuto chybu prevzala- i prvni vydanf velmi popularnfho a do nekolika cizich jazykii preloieneho romanu "Nejvetgi z Pierotu" od Franti gka KoNgka. Tento nespravn9 tklaj byl opraven teprve v roce 1950 kolinsk9m archivalem Vojtechem Pragkem, kter9 pfi hledani dokladu o pobytu Ka gpara Debureau pro francouzskeho Iivotopisce Tristana Remyho nagel v knize sriatkii kolinskeho dekanstvi nasledujici zaznam • "Dne 21.maje 1794 z domu Cp. (eislo popisne) 42 byl oddan ienich Filip Debrio, prost9 vojak od Michael Wallis pluku u pana hejtmana de Petters compagnie, katolik, 33 let stark, vdovec, s nevestou Katefinou Grafovou, svobodnou, katolielcou, 20 let starou. Svedkove: me gfan Jesenskjr a Johan Eckert, Burger. Sriatku pokhnal kolinskjr dekan P. Capek." Z korespondence kolinskeho archivafe a z opisu riiznjrch listin, ktere mel k disposici francouzslc9 2ivotopisec se pak stalo jasnjrm, i'e jmeno Debrio Ci Debro je zkomoleninou jmena Dedureau, ke ktere do glo z neznalosti francouzskeho jazyka. Spisovatel Frantigek Kaigek na zaklade tohoto badani uvadi v pozdej gich vydanich sveho, v tomto elanku ji g zmineneho, romanu "Nejvet gi z Pierotu," k Kagpar byl eeskeho puvodu se strany mateiny, kdato ze strany otcovy, kterjr pochazel z mesta Amiens, severne od Paffie na fete Somme, byl ptivodu francouzskeho. Tato fakta uvadi na pfiklad vydani zminene knihy z roku 1967; zbrusu nova kniha "Nejvet gi z Pierotit" byla mi venovana behem me navgavy ye stare vlasti ye stejnem roce.

Jan Kftitel Ka gpar jet se dle kolinske matriky narodil 31.6ervence 1796 (t9c/en po obrovskem poidru v Koline jet znieil vic jak polovinu mesta i s dekansic9m chramem) byl druhjrm ditetem marfielfi Debureauovjrch. Po nem se manielum narodily dalgi 2 deti a tak otec Debureau poladal o propugteni z pluku a venoval se holiestvi, a po yee'erech zabavn9m kouskOm s lahvemi a barevnjrmi gatky.

Svou kejklifskou einnost zahy obohatil vystupovanim svjrch deti, pfedevgim chiizi po provaze. Pozdeji si podal pro sebe a rodinu i'adost o povoleni k umeleck9m v9stupum; i'adost po delgim eekani byla nakonec kladne vyfizena v lea 1802, a v tutee dobu se vojensk9 vyslouNlec Debureau dovedel od Francouzskjrch zajatcu o dedictvi po zemfele tete v rodnem Amiensu.

Jelika neustale \talky s Francii ueinily tehdy Filipa Debureau nevitaneho cizince, tak dedictvi v Amiensu pfiglo jak na zavolanou zmenit negfastne postaveni v nerni se jeho rodina ocitla.

V zime 1802 Debureau ze svou rodinou opougti navRly Kolin a cestou do Francie vi se zabavnjun vystupovanim cele rodiny. Dedictvi v Amiensu je vgak velmi zklamalo, jelikol bylo to vice merle zbofeni gte s nekolika zdmi na spadnuti. Z tohoto dilvodu zustali komedianty, pitsobic jak ye Francii tak i v jin9ch zemich. Kagparovi sourozenci, i nevlastni bratr Frant. Nemeeek, byli na provaze jako doma, Ka gpar pro svou negikovnost pfisobil v roli gagka.

Kagpar bral vgak svou roli hned od sameho zaeatku velmi valne, cvieic pri kaRle pfilditosti pfed zrcadlem zmeny tvafe a posufiky beze slov k co nejlepgimu zvladnuti lidske mluvy pantomimou. Po zakotveni Debureauovy rodiny v pafaskern provazolezeckem divadle "Funambules" Ka gpar dlouho jegte zilsta • a vice merle pat9m kolem u vozu; divadlo je vgak jeho laskou a on tugi, 2e jeho styl mimiky na scenu nakonec prorazi. Trpelive tedy prochazi dalsimi lety tistrIca a'Z' do chvile, kdy v tiloze "pierota" se stal hvezdou divadla Funambules. Toto

14/VESTNiK-8. fijna 1986 divadlo, jet nejprve bylo dostaveniekem drobneho pafaskeho lidu, se stalo zasluhou Kagparova hereckeho umeni a jeho skvele mimiky velmi znam9m cele kulturni Paff21. Jan Kagpar Debureau privedl divadlo Funambules na vrchol slavy a zastaI mu veren al' do sve smrti 16. ‘eervna 1846. Nejvet gi svetov9 herec pantomimy Jean-Baptiste Gasparo Debureau, po matce eeskeho pavodu, je pochovan na 59.oddeleni hfbitova Pere-Lachaise v Pali& Pro sviij nahrobek si sam zvolil nasledujici napis: "Zde le21 ten, kter9 vgechno fekl, ac nikdy nepromluvil." Velik9 umelec Debureau neni zapomenut krajany v Parini a ani v renesanci pantomimy, k nit doglo ye stare vlasti po druhy svetove valce. Pantomimu proslavil jig drive nesmrteln9 Charlie Chaplin, jeho stale iive groteskyeasto dle stylu Debureaua - naddle pasobi na soueasn9 v9voj svetove pantomimy. V zaveru teto v9roeni vzpominky narozenin a timrti Jana Kagpara Debureaua je zajiste vhodne zminit se o jeho synu Karlovi, kter9 jej jate za jeho 2ivota zastupoval v divadle Funambules a pak stab se dedicem jeho slavy. (Karel Debureau se narodil v roce 1829 v Pa zemfel v roce 1873 v Bordeaux na Biscajskem zalivu.) Francouzi poeitaji oba Debureauy za sve nejslavn'ej§i umelce v mimice. Jan Ka gpar Debureau byl hrd9 na svaj eesk9 pavod z mateiny strany; necht' jeho hrdost k rodne zemi i rodne krvi je prikladem vgem roduvern9m eesk9m Texasanum v nynej gim roce 150 narozenin statu osamele hvezdy.

John J. Karas z Houstonu.

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Lekce dvaatticata— Lesson 32 Dates—Seasons—MonthsAbbreviations *** Days of the week: pondeli—Monday ater9—Tuesday stfeda—Wednesday etvrtek—Thursday patek—Friday sobota—Saturday nedele—Sunday Note that days of the week are NOT capitalized unless, of course, they are at the beginning of a sentence. They always are in English.

Months of the year: leden—January tinor—February brezen—March duben—April kveten—May eerven—June eervenec—July srpen—August zari—September fijen—October listopad—November prosinec—December (same rule on capitalization applies as above.) ***

The 4 Seasons: zima—winter jaro—spring leto—summer podzim—fall *** Commonly used abbreviations aj.— a jine (and others) apod.—a podobne (and similar) atd.— a tak dale (etc. and so on) c. eislo— (number) es. eeskoslovenskY (Czechoslovak) dop.— dopoledne (forenoon—a.m dt.—dfive (before) bYv.-- bYvalY (former) hod.— hodin (o'clock) napt.— na ptiklad (for example) odp.-- odpoledne (afternoon—p.m.) n.1.— Naleho letopoetu (A.D.— after Christ) pt. n. 1.— pied nagim letopoetein (B.C.— before Christ) p.— pan (Mister) pi.— pani (Mrs.) r.— rok (year) t.r.— tohoto roku (this year) s.— sleena (Miss) str.— strana (page) sv.— svatY (Saint—St.) t.m.— tohoto mekce (this month) tj.— to jest (that is— namely) tzv.— tak zvanj( (so-called) st.— stark (Joe Brown, Sr.) m.— junior (Joe Brown, Jr.) nejml.— nejmladk (the youngest) koruna eeskoslovenska (Czech crown— unit of currency) CSR— eeskoslovenska republika (Czechoslovak Republic) (The present regime uses the abbr.

CSSR, having added S for Socialist).

CTK— Ceskoslovenska tiskova kancelat— (Czechoslovak News, or Bureau); Government News Agency.

Cedok— eeskoslo‘enskY dopravni kancelat— (Czechoslovak Transportation Bureau) *** Measures of Lengths— Miry delkove 1 inch— coul, palec— 2.54 cm.

12 inches— stopa— 30.479 cm.

1 yard— 91.439 c.m.

2 yards— silt— 1 ,828 m. *** Miry dute— measures of capacity pint— 0.568 litru quart— 1.138 litru gallon— 4.546 litru peck— 9.092 litru bushel— 38.368 litru *** Holidays Vanoce— Christmas Velikonoce— Easter Den Dikrivzdani— Thanksgiving Den piimeti— Armistice Day Zdobeni hrobu-- Decoration Day Den Matek— Mother's Day Den Otcri— 1-a:hee.s Day Na Sylvestra— New Year's Eve StedrY ve'eer— Christmas Eve Sv. Mikulage— St. Nicholas (Dec. 6th) StedrY Den— Christmas Day Den Veteranri— Veteran's Day —End of Series-S P J ST— Learn

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93rd lesson.

Some Problems of Spelling.

1) The spelling of -n- and -nn-.

Adjectives derived from nouns by suffixes -nY and -nI have double -nnonly if -n- appears at the end of the base of the word, from which it is derived.

Observe: den — denni (daily), cenacennj (valuable), rano— ranni (morning), but: rang (early, telefona.

Also adverbs derived from the above adjectives (suffix -e), the comparative and superlative (suffix -elki) and nouns (suffix -ost) have double -nn-.

Observe: denni— denne, cennj— ne-

jcennej g i, povinq (obligatory)— povinnost (duty, obligation).

But suffixes -1k, -ice, -ina are preceded by single -n-.

Observe: denni— denik (diary), cennY— cenik (price list), kamenkamennY— kamenik (stone-mason)— kamenina (pottery)— Kamenice (name of, a river), sklo— (za) sklennY (glazed)— sklenik (glass-house)— sklenice (glass), ueinnY— ueinn'eueinnost (effective- effect, operation), vYkon (performance, achievement)— vykonnY— vYkonnost (efficiency).

2) The spelling of the syllable -ninecan be either -mne- or -me-, not only in the forms of the personal pronoun ji, but also in front of suffixes of adverbs (-e) and comparative or superlative of adjectives (-elk), if the base of the word ends in -n.

Observe: rozumn .)5— rozumnerozumnejK, but: znam9— znamej§i Note: The word tamefq (of the place, opposite to zdejgt) is not a comparative, therefore no -n-.

Past and passive participles have -n-, if it also appears in the present forms.

Observe: rozumim— rozumelrozumet, vzpomenu— vzpomenoutvzpomnel (also vzpomenul), similarly zapomnel, pomniika (forget-me-not).

Key to the exercise from lesson 92: Staromestsk9m, namestim, letali, holubi, nabita, eern9mi, pismeny, bilem, papife, chteli, bychom, tim, vajieku, bilek, leto gni, obili, byla, neobyeejne, zalibila, deti, mi, zpasobily, velikou, babieka, nevidi, deti, nechavaji, taliti, zbytky, hodiny, odbily, byla, bitva, Bile, byte, moderni, nabytek, dtivejkch, vozili, lide, semlit, obili, mlYna, blizila, bylo, slyget, videt, blesky, domacich, cvieenich, udelaly, studentky, nekolik, chybieek, maminka, vafi, kuchyni, plynovern, jezdim, hory, ly2ovat, nejradeji, chytat, ryby, tise, vzlykal, polykal, slzy, mluvi, plynne, nekolika, jazyky, umyj, oblieej, mYdlem, velika, misa, polevky, prominte, asi, ztnYlil, stfedisko, textilniho, prrimyslu, ozYval, veselY, smich, divek, ti ge, odmykal, moderniho, spisovatele, vypravel, pyg ne, hvezdy„ ttpytily, sttibro, unaveni, klopYtali, kamenite, turiste, spali, stany, spacich, pytlich, jite, radi, sYry, syrova, zelenina, velice, mi, krabieku, sirek, posolime, posypeme, paprikou, bratrovi, chlapci, maji, synovci, malir, syte, barvy, stromy, usychaly, zvitezil, sprintu, brzy, zival, profesorovi, musi g , vykat,

“tchodni, vitr, prinesl, poeasi bide, stall, vysokem, kopci, rozhlaeli, kraji, vitame, silnY, vichr, vi gil, listi, vynakl, vyge.

JAN HOLUB Mill etenati, na; kurs eekiny konei.

Doufame, ze jste si s nagi pomoci prohloubiii a upevnili sve znalosti eekiny.

Do dalkho stadia yam pi-ejeme mnoho zdaru a nashledanou nekdy v Ceskoslovensku.

Japonske kiepelky pro kosmonauty Ve Vyzkumnem ustavu 2ivoeigne vyroby v Nitre (Nitra) chovaji pro laboratorni tieely 350 slipek a 80 kohoutri japonskYch ktepelek. Slipky tohoto druhy drribeie sna geji roene 310-320 vajec s hmotnosti 10 g. Na pohled maid vajfeka mail vysoce vy2ivnou hodnotu a 5x vy g'g i obsah bilkovin nee bebte slepiei vejce. Vedci zjistili, vajieka nezprisobuji alergie a maji Wive antiastmaticke &Inky. S kfepelkami se vaine uvaiuje i jako s perspektivni potravou kosmonauta na dlouh9ch vesmirn9ch pobytech a cestach. Planuje se i vylihnuti krepelek prim° v kosmu v roce 1987 na palube kosmicke lodi s lidskou posadkou.

Pracovnici nitranskeho ustavu glechti kfepelky ureene pro tyto lety s cilem pfipravit je co nejlepe na snageni kosmick9ch podminek.

Univerzita jubiluje Pfed etyficeti lety bylo slavnosstne obnoveno vyu'ovani na univerzite v Olomouc i na stfedni Morave, druhe nejstark v Ceskoslovensku (zal. 1569).

Dostala nitzev podle vYznamneho eeskeho politika a historika Frantigka Palackeho (PalackY) (1798-1876). Na Univerzite Palackeho ptedna§i 931 ueitelri 5123 eeskoslovenskYm i zahranienim studentUm y e 27 studijnich programech. Olomoucka univerzita se ma elm pochlubit, naptiklad svYm transplantaenim programem, kterY vychaii z dlouholete tradice. Vribec prvni transplantaci na svete totii provedli prave zde u'l pted 80 lety. Doktor Eduard Zirm tehdy transplantoval pacientovi rohovku. Ve fakultni nemocnici Univerzity Palackeho se take narodilo prvni dite ze zkumavky v Ceskoslovensku. Leto gnich oslav v9roei univerzity se zileastni pfedstavitele vgech eeskoslovensk9ch a 16 druiebnich vysok9ch §kol.

eska vzdelavaci nadace statu Texas Jedna se o nak budocnosti. Chceme ustanovit na jedne statni universite stolici eeskeho jazyka, kultury a literatury. Nekteti krajan y tomu.clobte nerozumi - (teto veci).

Nakm tit'elem je sebrati dostateenou sumu penez; to je kolem pril milionu dolarri, aby z drokri jsme mohli podporovat eekinu a na§i kulturu. To znamend, 2e kdyby nekdo chtel studovat eekinu dnes, anebo v roce 1999 anebo 2099 universita, kde bude ustanovand stolice eeskeho jazyka, by musela vyueovat ee§tine i kdyby byl jen

jeden pfihla gen ke studiu.

Kdyi vladni kruhy ve Washingtonu si pfeji, aby se vyueovalo ee§tine vgude tam, kde jegte krajane 2iji a fee' si uchluji, jiste i girgi vefejnost by meta projevit vice zajmu o to, aby na§e deti a vnoueata nemusela studovat cizi jazyky, ale aby se ueila eekine.

Prosim Vas, dobfe si to rozmyslete.

Ja pochybuji, 'ie jestli se nam to nepodati ted', 2e to asi nikdy se ui nestane. Koneim to pisnieku eeskou: "Jestli num zahyne, vkchno s ni pomine, potom uz nebudem 'At."

Seky vyplriujte na The Czech Educational Foundation of Texas, c/o Jos. J. Skfivanek, Jr., pres., Rt. 3, Box 60 A, Caldwell, TX. 77836. Tato prosba neni omezena jen do statu Texas, ale nadacepfijme kaidou eastku odkudkoliv na teto zemekouli.

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Wednesday, October 8, 1986-VESTNIK/15

SPJST CALENDAR FOR SPJST IAMGES ONLY

LODGE NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE Sunday, Oct. 12-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m. at Grant Building; Refreshments and Lunch following ***

LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Friday, Oct. 10-Social Night Friday, Oct. 17-Social Night Sunday, Oct. 19-RVOS Lodge 46 Fall Meeting/Supper Friday, Oct. 24-Social Night Friday, Oct. 31-Social Night

LODGE NO. 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE Saturday, Oct. 11-Wigginton Wedding Monday, Oct. 13-Bingo Tuesday, Oct. 14-Germania Insurance Meeting Saturday, Oct. 18-Schwartzkopf Wedding Sunday, Oct. 19-RVOS Monday, Oct. 20-Bingo Saturday, Oct. 25-Zaskoda-Bram Wedding Monday, Oct. 27-Bingo (Lodge meeting every third Monday night following Bingo) (License Permit Number is 30007284004-10010) ***

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LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX Saturday, Oct. 11-Private Saturday, Oct. 18-Good Time Band Sunday, Oct. 19-Eddie Ray & The Polka Dots, 5-9 Saturday, Oct. 25-People's Choice Sunday, Oct. 26-Private ***

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

Lic. Permit No. 1740902352444-410001) ***

LODGE NO. 17, NEW TABOR Saturday, Oct. 11-Fall Festival Sunday, Nov. 9-"42" Couples' Tournament, with Proceeds going to the Local Charities ***

LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Tuesday, Oct. 7-Regular Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 11-Jerry Haisler, 8-12 Monday, Oct. 13-Board Meeting Saturday, Oct. 18-Silver Aces (C/W) Saturday, Oct. 25-Sterling Country ***

LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Thursday, Oct. 9-Regular Montly Meeting, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 11-Wedding Saturday, Oct. 18-Members' Wedding; Lone Star Czechs Saturday, Oct. 25-Polka Dance; Lone Star Czechs, 8-12:30 Saturday, Nov. 1-Country Nobleman, 9-1 Saturday, Nov. 8-Polka Dance Thursday, Nov. 13-Regular Monthly Meeting, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 15-Members' Wedding Saturday, Nov. 22-Private Party Saturday, Nov. 29-Eddie Ray & Polka Dots, 8:30-12:30 (Lodge monthly meeting every second Thursday of each month, 8 p.m.)

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Saturday, Oct. 11-Jodie Mikula Sunday, Oct. 12-Lodge & YC Meetings, 1 p.m.

(Note Time One Hour Earlier) Saturday, Oct. 18-Host "42" Tournament; Dance at Night; Gilbert Kautz Sunday, Oct. 19-RVOS No. 5 Annual Meeting, 2 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 20-Trustees' Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 25-Eddie Ray & The Polka Dots Sunday, Oct. 26-Marek Reunion, 10 a.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 28-Choral Club, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 1-Fritz Hodde & The Fabulous Six Saturday, Nov. 8-King of Swing Saturday, Nov. 15-El Campo Melody Boys Saturday, Nov. 22-Donnie Wavra & The HiLiters Saturday, Nov. 29-Lee Roy Matocha ***

LODGE NO. 49, ROWENA Friday, Oct. 17-Game Social (Happy Hour on Wednesdays, 6-10 p.m.; Game Social, 3rd Friday Night of each Month) ***

LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR Sunday, Oct. 26-Eddie Ray & The Polka Dots, 4-8 Sunday, Nov. 2-Fritz Hodde & The Fabulous Six, 4-8 Sunday, Nov. 30-BATTLE DANCE: Eddie Ray & The Polka Dots vs. Fritz Hodde & The Fabulous Six, 3-9 Wednesday, Dec. 31-New Year's Eve Dance; Eddie Ray & The Polka Dots (Lodge 29 Adult Meeting every 2nd Sunday, 4 p.m.; Youth Club Meeting, 3 p.m.)

LODGE NO. 79, CORPUS CHRISTI/SOKOL HALL Sunday, Oct. 12-BATTLE DANCE, 3-9; Ai Dean vs. Juke Box Cowboys Saturday, Nov. 1-Majek Orch., 9-12:30 Sunday, Nov. 30-BATTLE DANCE, 3-9; Tommie Vanek vs. Majek Orch.

Wednesday, Dec. 31-New Year's Eve Dance; Majek Orch.

(Hall Location: 5502 Kostoryz Rd., Corpus Christi; 512-852-9042; Public Invited)

LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON Sunday, Oct. 12-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m. ***

LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH Sunday, Oct. 12-Monthly Lodge Meeting Thursday, Oct. 30-Halloween Party, 7 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 7-Metroplex Lodges' Christmas Party, hosted by Lodge 92 (Bingo every Friday, 7:30 p.m.) ***

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LODGE NO. 35, ELK Saturday, Oct. 11-Cherokee Rose Sunday, Oct. 12-RVOS #50 Meeting, 2 p.m.; SPJST Lodge 35 Meeting, 3 p.m.; Youth Club Meeting, 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 18-(To Be Announced) Saturday, Oct. 25-Topez Saturday, Nov. 1-Country Light Saturday, Nov. 8-Cherokee Rose Sunday, Nov. 9-Youth Club Meeting, 2:30 p.m.; Annual Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 15-Mack Abernathy Saturday, Nov. 22-Topez Saturday, Nov. 29-Cherokee Rose

LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND Saturday, Oct. 11-Leather & Lace, 8:30-12:30 Sunday, Oct. 26-RVOS #83 Annual Meeting, 2 p.m.; Election of Officers and following Refreshments/Supper for All Members and their Family Sunday, Nov. 2-Lodge 80 Meeting, 2 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 9-Eddie Ray & The Polka Dots, 4-8 (Bingo Night every Thursday, at 7 p.m.; Lic. Permit No. 30000077-419-001).

LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN Saturday, Oct. 11-Dance at SPJST Lodge 39 Hall, Hwy. 21 West (Smetana Community); music by Joe Kuciemba Brazos (C/W/Var.), 8:30-12:30 Sunday, Oct. 12-Very Important Monthly Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m.; Youth Club Meeting, 2 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 8-Dance at SPJST Lodge 39 Hall; music by Joe Kuciemba Brazos C/W/Variety Band, 8:30-12:30

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LODGE NO. 186, CALDWELL LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH Saturday, Oct. 11-St. Thomas Men's Club (During summer months lodge meetings held Dance; music by The Country Boys of Ennis, every second Thursday, 7 p.m.)

(Bingo Games every Monday, Wednesday & 8-12 Bingo License No. Sunday, Oct. 12-Regular Monthly Lodge Saturday; 17420733093-41002) Meeting, 2 p.m. *** Tuesday, Oct. 14-Ladies' Circle Meets, 10 a.m.

Sunday, Oct. 19-KC Dance, 4-8; music by The LODGE NO. 187, ROUND ROCK Czechmates Saturday, Oct. 25-Lodge & Youth Club .Hallo- Friday, Oct. 10-Debonaires ween Costume Dance, 9-1; music by The Saturday, Oct. 11-People's Choice Friday, Oct. 17-Velvets Czechmates (Every Friday Night Ballroom Dancing) Saturday, Oct. 18-Leather & Lace *** Friday, Oct. 24-People's Choice Saturday, Oct. 25-Debonaires LODGE NO. 130, SOKOL ZIZKA Friday, Oct. 30-Debonaires - Halloween Special - Prizes for 3 Best Female Costumes & 3 Saturday, Oct. 11-Allan Reeves (B/R) Best Male Costumes Saturday, Oct. 18-Music Makers (P/W) (Friday Night Dances, 8-12 p.m.; Saturday Night Saturday, Oct. 25-Jack Melick (B/R) Dances, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.)

Saturday, Nov. 1-Music Makers *** Saturday, Nov. 8-Allan Reeves LODGE NO. 189, Saturday, Nov. 15-Harold Strand BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION Saturday, Nov. 22-Les Elgart (All Dress Code Dances, 8:30-12:30) Sunday, Dec. 14-Lodge Meeting, KC Hall, *** Bryan at 2 p.m.

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LODGE NO. 66, WACO Saturday, Oct. 11-First Class Tuesday, Oct. 14-Social Night; come out and play games of your choice, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 18-Jerry Haisler Sunday, Oct. 19-Lodge Meeting, 2:30 p.m.; Youth Club Meeting, 2 p.m.; Ladies bring Dessert ' LODGE NO. 133, SAN ANTONIO Saturday, Oct. 25-Cherokee Rose Sunday, Oct. 19-Lodge Dinner served at 12:30 (Dance hours, 8 to 12; Kitchen open during p.m.; Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m.; also games after Saturday Night dances) the Meeting *** LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY Saturday, Oct. 11-Mustang Prairie Saturday, Oct. 18-Country Edition Saturday, Oct. 25-Texas Hall of Fame Gang Saturday, Nov. 1-Honky Tonk Hearts Saturday, Nov. 8-Heart of Texas Road Gang Lodge Business Meeting First Monday every month at 7:30 p.m.and Saturday night dances 9:00 to 1:00

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every Tuesday, doors open at 5:30 p.m. and LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Wednesday, Oct. 8-Birthday Club Meeting & Game time, 7 p.m.; License No. 17420422390-41002) Lunch *** Saturday, Oct. 11-Manny Green; Big Band Music (B/R); DRESS CODE LODGE NO. 178, LONGVIEW-KILGORE Monday, Oct. 13-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 9-Regular Meeting, 7 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 17-Texas Brew; (C/W) Saturday, Oct. 18-Phil Gray; Big Band Music Saturday, Oct. 11-Jay & The Bullets Saturday, Oct. 18-Danny Maxey (B/R); DRESS CODE Saturday, Oct. 25-Wind River Monday, Oct. 20-Czech Lessons, 7-9 p.m. *** Saturday, Oct. 25-Ellinger Combo; (P/W & C/W) LODGE NO. 179, WARRENTON Sunday, Oct. 26-Lodge 88 Czech Day; FREE Meeting, 8 p.m.

Dance, 5-9 music by The Vrazels (P/W & C/W) Thursday, Oct. 9-Lodge *** Monday, Oct. 27-Czech Lessons, 7-9 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 1-Knights of Dixie (B/R/D) LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON Monday, Nov. 3-Czech Lessons Wednesday, Nov. 5-Birthday Club Social/Card Saturday, Oct. 11-Treadin' Water Saturday, Oct. 18-Ramblin' Rhythm Party/Luncheon, 12 Noon • Saturday, Nov. 8-Al Pierson, Big Band USA; Saturday, Oct. 25-Gentries Saturday, Nov. 1-Country Junction DRESS CODE Saturday, Nov. 8-Natural High Monday, Nov. 10-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 12-Birthday Club Sisters Saturday, Nov. 15-Ramblin' Rhythm Saturday, Nov. 22-Ramblin' Rhythm Meeting & Lunch Saturday, Nov. 15-Lee Roy Matocha (P/W & Saturday, Nov. 29-Ramblin' Rhythm (All Saturday night dances: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 C/W) a.m.)

Monday, Nov. 17-Czech Lessons (Board Meeting every 1st Tuesday of the month, Friday, Nov. 21-Texas Brew (C/W) Saturday, Nov. 22-Jan Garber; Big Band 7:30 p.m.; Lodge Meeting every 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7:30 p.m.)

Music; DRESS CODE *** Saturday, Nov. 29-NO DANCE; "Happy Thanksgiving Weekend" LODGE NO. 183, MID-CITIES Bingo Games every Thursday, 7:15 Early Bird & 7:30 Regular Lic. No. (Bingo every Sunday, 2 p.m.; Tuesday andGames; Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; License Permit 3-000-621-2077-41001 (Men's Club meets on the 1st Tuesday of each #17516910506-41002) (For Lodge Rentals, call B.J. Hlavaty, 261-0409) month at 8 a.m.; Breakfast/Meeting & Social) ***

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LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVILLE Tuesday, Oct. 14-Lodge Meeting, 7 p.m.

LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Saturday, Oct. 18-Country Boys Polka Band Saturday, Nov. 1-Harvest Dance (Vino Brani); Czech Harvesters ***

LODGE NO. 87, TEMPLE Friday, Oct. 10-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.; also Covered Dish Meal; Members bring Meat/Salad and/or Dessert ***

LODGE NO. 161, LA PARITA Sunday, Dec. 14-Lodge Meeting, 11:30 a.m. at K-Bob's Restaurant, Pleasanton ***

LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA Saturday, Oct. 11-Neal Hart (C/W) Saturday, Oct. 18-Country Motion (C/W) Saturday, Oct. 25-Nashville Express (C/W) Saturday, Nov. 1-The Country Playboys (C/W) Sunday, Nov. 2-Dinner & Dance, 1 to 3 p.m.; Dance with music by The Texas Brew (C/W), 3 to 7 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 8-Original River Road Boys (C/W) Saturday, Nov. 15-Wilderness (C/W) Saturday, Nov. 22-Just Country (C/W) Saturday, Nov. 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, Oct. 11-Easy Saturday, Oct. 18-Gentries Saturday, Oct. 25-Ricky Dunn Wranglers Friday, Oct. 31-Leather & Lace Saturday, Nov. 1-Debonaires Saturday, Nov. 8-Easy Saturday, Nov. 15-Gentries Saturday, Nov. 22-Rick Dunn Wednesday, Nov. 26-Leather & Lace Saturday, Nov. 29-Firecreek (Dances from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.)

(Board of Trustees' meeting every 1st Wed. of each month at 7:30 p.m. Lodge Meeting every 2nd Wednesday of each month, 7:80 p.m. Bingo

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16/VESTNIK—Wednesday, October 8, 1986

SPJST SCHOLARSHIP BENEFACTORS The following listed SPJST members, friends of the Society and Lodges have made contributions to the SPJST Scholarship Fund.

The SPJST Society is deeply grateful to these donors, all of whom are sustaining the Scholarship Fund's effort to contribute to a better future for worthy young members of our Society.

SPJST SCHOLARSHIP FUND CONTRIBUTIONS WACO, TX - Mrs. Silas Smith in memory of Charlie Bucek, Jr. HOUSTON, TX - Anna Svestka, Hilda Krpec , Marianne, Gaither, and Charles Simmons in memory of Mrs. Leon Parma (Laquana) CORPUS CHRISTI, TX - The Zdansky Family in memory of Olga Zdansky EL CAMPO-HILLJE, TX - Lodge No. 40, El Campo-Hillje in memory of George Barecky and Jim Kulcak DALLAS, TX - Dr. ,6 Mrs. Jim W. Novak and family in memory of Millie Bartek BAY CITY, TX - Corinne M. Lesikar in memory of Bettie Svadlenak Havlik

HOUSTON, TX - SPJST Lodge Pokrok No. 88 in memory of John F. Dybala TEMPLE, TX - Elsie and Wallace Jez in memory of Rita Forney

EL CAMPO - HILLJE - Lodge No. 40 in memory of Josephine Malota ROSENBERG - Mrs. Ludma Walzel in memory of Annie

J.

Kopecky

WHARTON, TX - Mr. and Mrs. George Krenek in memory of Annie

J.

Kopecky

EL CAMPO, TX - Mr. and Mrs. John B. Ritz, Mr. and Mrs. Vic Urbanovsky and Millie Sralla 6 Family in memory of Annie J. Kopecky POINT COMFORT, TX - Mr. & Mrs. Ben Horecka in memory of Annie

J.

Kopecky

EL CAMPO - Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Macha in memory of Mrs. Annie J. Kopecky BAY CITY, TX - Corinne M. Lesikar in memory of Joseph Svadlenak EL CAMPO - HILLJE - Lodge No. 40 in memory of Annie Kopecky, Roland Kacal and Angelina Hubenak VICTORIA, TX Mr. and Mrs. Matt S. Vanek in memory of Lee Damborsky and Maynard Janecka PLEASANTON, TX - Gift to Scholarship Fund from Lodge 161 GRANGER, TX - SPJST Lodge No. 20 in memory of Lad J. Bartosh & Anna Zett LOWAKE, TX - Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Broz in memory of Willie Dusek

Total Contributions - $430.00