Vestnik 1986 12 31

"CHANGING TO MEET THE CHANGING NEEDS OF FRATERNALISTS"

ArLIJAZ Aentitt JOINING HANDS TO TOUCH LIVES

Official Organ Of The Slavonic Benevolent Order Of The State Of Texas, Founded 1897

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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 ISSN-07458800 VOLUME 74 NUMBER 51 December 31, 1986

District II Holds Sales Seminar In Temple And Taylor

(Story And More Photos On Page 3...)

2/VESTNIK-Wednesday, December 31, 1986

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Walking -- a favorite pastime for perhaps 100 million Americans--is being rediscovered as a serious, THE effective form of exercise. It is attracting adherents timong injured ex - joggers, the elderly and people COMMENTS with health problems such as high blood pressure and obesity.

Once, walking was considered too easy to have any health benefit, but recent medical studies indicate that, GIVING.. when done briskly on a regular The world has many happy folks schedule, it can improve the body's who smile each day they live, ability to consume oxygen during Because they have found that exertion, lower the resting heart rate, happiness increase the efficiency of the heart and depends on what you give. lungs and burn excess calories. In fact, walking burns about the same number For a giving man is different of calories per mile as does running, from his neighbors in this date, and does so without the beating your When his thoughts are of his kind body takes in a long distance run. A then he is closest to his fate. quick - paced, 45 - minute walk can burn about 300 calories, according to And the spark of love he kindles Craig Evans, president of the in a breast where hope has died, WalkWays Center, a nonprofit Sheds a warmth that is like no other clearinghouse. Done every day for for it feels so good inside. year, this could result in a weight loss of 18 pounds or more without dieting.

And every time he gives a bit What separates walking as an he adds a little part, exercise from a casual stroll is mostly a To that something deep within him matter of pace and distance. The that the poets call a heart!

President's Council on Physical *** Fitness and Sports recommends that Many of our members and readers most healthy people start by walking ha\ e, very probably, seen the TV Spot for 20 minutes at least four or five where a man in a hospital is placed on times per week at a comfortable pace. a padded examination table and slowly [he average walking pace is about 3 moved into a powert ul magnet which miles per hour. This may be too much is used in diagnosing certain sickness tor some of the elderly, the infirm and symptoms of the human body. the sedentary. They can start off with Following is a writeup from the Scott as little as a minute or two of walking, and White Options for Health Volume followed by rest periods. Of course, No. 6 insert dated December 1986; it people who are over the age of 40 or is rather self - explanatory. have chronic health problems should Magnet Installed; MRI Ready Soon consult their doctors before embarking --- A powerful magnet weighing 14,000 on any exercise program. pounds with a magnetic force 20,000 When you walk for exercise, start by times stronger than the earth's magnet doing a few warm - up exercises such Feld was installed in Scott and White's as sit - ups and knee pulls to loosen and new Guy and Ruhy Mabee Magnetic strengthen your muscles. As you move Resonance Imaging Center, an out, take long, easy strides. Do not addition to the main Scott and White strain for distance. Keep your head complex in Temple, Texas. and back straight. Let your arms swing With the magnet in place, work on easily at your side. To lessen fatigue the building can be completed. It is and soreness, land on the heel of your expected that it will be in service early foot, not on the ball. in 1987.

The only equipment necessary for The magnet is an important part of walking is a pair of comfortable shoes. magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), a Footwear especially designed for long new diagnostic tool which uses distance walking, with firm heels and magnetism and radio - frequency well - cushioned soles, is being widely energy to produce images of the body's marketed at $40 to $85 per pair. But internal structures that are not running shoes and lightweight hiking obtainable through radiation - based boots with crepe or rubber soles work imaging techniques such as X - ray and well, too. As for other clothing, almost computerized tomography (CT) anything goes, from jogging shorts to scanning. most loose - fitting street garb. It is MRI is especially useful in usually a good idea to dress lightly diagnosing diseases of the brain and since walking creates lots of body heat. central nervous system. The system *** Five million Americans are treated produces "pictures" on any plane annually for back pain, and no small within the body. MRI is hailed as one number get their agony shoveling of the decade's most important snow. The American Physical Therapy medical break throughs in terms of Association says young and middle both image quality and patient safety. [he MRI examinations will take aged people are just as prone to injuries in clearing their property as place in a large room in the center, older individuals. The association has specially shielded against outside radio suggestions to minimize your risk: Buy 7 frequency energy. The patient, lying on a comfortable padded and a special back - saver shovel; available at most hardware stores, it has a contoured examination table, is slowly turned - down handle that prevents advanced on the moving table into a you from bending forward too much. tunnel which houses the magnet. The If possible, wait until the afternoon to magnet interacts with the hydrogen shovel; most slipped disks occur in the atoms in the patient's body, which morning, when there is increased fluid responds with signals of its own. These pressure in the disk. Be sure to bend transmitted signals are processed by a your knees and lift with your legs, not computer and turned into images. your back. Avoid unnecessary The MRI technique does not require the patient to fast, eat special diets or twisting, which is particularly hard on the spine. Lift snow in small loads, and take special medications prior to examination. Patients should remove • take frequent breaks. Stop shoveling the moment you feel discomfort in all metal objects such as jewelry, your lower back, buttocks or in the dentures, hearing aids, etc. which backs of your kgs. If pain continues„ would interfere with the magnetic field see a doctor . before the examination.

Editor'

Wednesday, December 31, 1986—VESTNiK/3

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SFM Gene McBride, along with District II Director Willie E. Kohutek, conducted a dinner/sales seminar in Temple and Faylor. Both Brother McBride and Director Kohutek had int ormation that was of value to those sales representatives in attendance.

(Photos -- From Temple and Taylor)

Qualifications For SPJST Scholarship The Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas established a Scholarship Fund in 1982 to encourage young members to further their education and to help them to achieve career goals. Funded by the SPJST and voluntary contributions by SPJST members, the Scholarship Program is administered by the SPJST Supreme Lodge as an investment in youth and in our economic and social progress.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Applicants must be qualified members of the SPJST. Qualified members are those having an active SPJST insurance certificate in force.

The certificate must be in force one year at the time of application to be considered.

Application may be made during the high school senior year. Scholarships will be awarded only to recipients who have graduated from high school, or its equivalent.

College undergraduates may apply for a scholarship for the next school year.

SELECTION Scholarships are awarded by a committee selected by the Supreme Lodge of the SPJST. The committee consists of persons who have a recognized standing in the field of education and who are not associated in any other way with the SPJST or the SPJST Scholarship Fund.

Applicants who are high school seniors may take either the Scholastic Aptitude Test (S.A.T.) given by the College Entrance Examination Board.

Arrangements to take the S.A.T. or A.C.T. should be made with their local high school.

Criteria for selecting scholarship winners from among high school seniors include: Results of the S.A.T. and/or A.C.T.

From The Vice President's Office

Anita Roye Anita Roye has recently been appointed as a sales representative for Lodge No. 30 in New Taiton. Mrs. Roye has been trained in helping you or your family with your insurance needs. If you live in the El Campo area, give her a call at AC 409 - 543 4884 and she will be happy to be of assistance to you.

Fraternally, Bernard M. Gebala Vice President —SPJST-

High school records References and recommendations The committee's judgment of the applicant's potential SPJST involvement Applicants who are college undergraduates must submit official transcripts of past college work with their application.

Exact due dates and requirements for both the freshmen and undergraduate programs will be furnished the member after they have sent in the initial application prior to April 30th.

The committee's decisions will be announced before the beginning of the fall semester.

SELECTION OF ACCREDITED COLLEGE AND DEGREE Scholarship winners may attend any college that has programs leading to a Bachelor's Degree in the United States of America accredited by a recognized accrediting body. Negotiations for admission must be conducted entirely by the scholarship applicant.

AMOUNT OF SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS The SPJST will award scholarships in the Freshman and Undergraduate Programs in the amount of $500. You can only be a recipient of one SPJST Scholarship. However, if you are unsuccessful in your initial application you may reapply the following school years or until you are a recipient.

RESPONSIBILITY OF SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Winners of an SPJST scholarship must enter an accredited college not later than the fall term following the announcement of the scholarship award.

They must attend college on a full time basis and carry a normal academic load without interruption and in accordance with the college calendar. They must maintain academic and personal standards satisfactory to the college and to the committee.

MILITARY SERVICE AND ILLNESS If a scholarship recipient enters military service, the scholarship will be held in reserve for a period of up to six (6) months after the date of his/her release from service. Illness and injury that causes . a delay in acceptance or continuance of a scholarship will also be considered good cause for holding an award in reserve.

ADMINISTRATION The SPJST Supreme Lodge has full authority to establish the rules and regulations governing the Scholarship Program or to amend them at any time as it deems necessary. Administration and financing of the programs are the exclusive responsibility of the SPJST. The committee has exclusive jurisdiction in selecting scholarship winners. It acts in an advisory capacity to the SPJST Supreme Lodge. The SPJST assumes no responsibility for the conduct, personal affairs, or debts of scholarship winners of scholarship applicants and will not be liable therefore in any manner.

PAYMENT OF AWARDS Funds covering scholarship awards are remitted direct to the college, after proof of enrollment is received by the Supreme Lodge. The scholarship is to be used for tuition, fees and books.

Return application on the back to: President's Office SPJST Scholarship Fund P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 Deadline for application: April 30th.

—S P J ST—

28 East Barnard Meeting Lodge

Dear Members: The first meeting of 1987 for Lodge Karel Jonas will be on January 4th, at 2 p.m. The "Order of Business" will be standard. The agenda will cover the usual reports, one special report and several items left over from the December meeting.

At present, the "Get - together" after the meeting will take place as always.

The December meeting was on the 7th and started with the Pledge of Allegiance and then there was a short silent remembrance of the 45th anniversary of the attack on "Pearl Harbor." The meeting lasted close to an hour and a half. There were numerous motions made and passed to take care of lodge operations for the new year. Two members were nominated for the post of president.

Brother Anton Kelner, Jr. was nominated by his daughter, Sister Margarett Kelner, and seconded by his brother - in - law, Brother Frank Michulka. The incumbent was nominated by Brother August Kubena and seconded by Brother Albert Lupik. To avoid any delay in the voting, a count of members and guests was made and 26 members were counted and certified to vote. The Ballot Audit Committee were Brother A.J. "Tony" Kelner, Sister Christen Kelner and Sister Elsie Brdecka.

Brother Kelner received eleven (11) votes, the incumbent received thirteen (1)) votes and there were two (2) absentions. The incumbent was re elected. The vote was certified to be correct by the presiding officer, Sister Frances Haverda, the vice president.

Sister Frances Haverda was re - elected as vice president. A new post of

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

INTEREST RATE FOR ANNUITIES 8 1/2 % annualized For period from Nov. 1, 1986 through Jan. 31, 1987

INTEREST RATE FOR UNIVERSAL LIFE: 10% annualized effective through 1-31-87

—SPJSTsecretary/treasurer was created and Brother Albert Lupik was elected to fill it. What used to be called the "Board of Trustees" was officially changed, by a motion that was passed, to the "Board of Trustees." This group stayed the same except for one member. The replacement, elected, was A.J. "Tony" Kelner. All other committees remained the same. same.

The "Get - together," after the meeting, did not cost the lodge anything, this time, except the cost of the utilities used to make coffee. The food was donated by Sisters Haverda, Kortis, Hanzelka, Jan, Olson, Tichacek, Pat Kelner, Nezval, Margarett Kelner and Brothers "Tony" Kelner and Nezval. A special thanks to Brothers "Tony ? ' Kelner, Anthony Kelner and Sister Pat Kelner who took time to get things ready with appropriate Christmas decorations for the meeting and the luncheon.

At this point, this writer wishes to make a comment and/or statement which is his and his alone. A member, who is not a regular, made a statement that this writer was a thief. This member referred to some specific money by a special name and stated that this writer wants to steal it. This is NOT ONLY IMPOSSIBLE but VERY UNTRUE. This writer can only receive money that is voted on by the membership, present, in a meeting.

When a vote like this is made, a specific amount is named in the motion.

Besides this,any money that is spent by anyone for items for the lodge and/or lodge hall have to have an acceptable receipt to cover the expense. It is obvious that this member lives in ignorant bliss for this member, either was not listening or has forgotten that ANY AND ALL MONEY whether it belongs to the lodge or is being held, "in - trust," by the treasurer of the Board of Trustees,

nit —Wednesday, December 31, 1986 BELONGS TO ALL OF THE MEMBERS, AS A WHOLE, of the lodge in question and NOT TO A SELECT FEW. Neither is this writer IMPLYING nor ACCUSING ANYONE of planning such a misappropriation of funds. As to any apology, this writer feels he does not SL

owe any for he is the injured party.

To the regulars and hope they will be regulars, see you Sunday on the 4th and this writer remains --Fraternally, Joseph D. Nezval President SPJST-

Official Installs Lodge 29 Officers

SPJST Lodge No. 29, Taylor was the scene of a full program of activities held Sunday, December 7, 1986. An installation of officers was held after a short meeting and an enjoyable program. Santa was present to hear requests and a delicious meal followed. Seated, L to R: President Melvin Steger, 1st Vice President Ronnie Rieger, 2nd Vice President Donna Pasemann, Secretary Michael Kaiser, Financial Secretary Elaine Machu, Treasurer Albin Machu.

Standing, L to R: Youth Leader Donna Vanecek, Assistant YL Geraldine Steger, Reporter Ha Mae Jansky; Board of Trustees --- Edmond Tate, Leroy Marx, Otis Lehman, Jerry Tallas, Herbert Riethmeyer and SL Secretary/Treasurer Leonard D. Mikeska, installing officer.

Taylor SPJST Lodge No. 29 held President Edwin Adamek thanked their Christmas party and meeting on ev eryone for electing him president all Sunday, December 7th at 3 p.m. those years and wished everyone a Our youth club presented the flag Merry Christmas and a Happy New and led members to the Pledge of Year, Allegiance.

SL Secretary/Treasurer Leonard Roll call of officers showed all Mikeska installed the new officers for present. The minutes and Property the coming year.

Committee reports were read including Youth Leader Donna Vanecek the treasurer's report. reported twenty - seven members We received Christmas cards from attended their meeting; for their social, District II Director Willie E. Kohutek, they went shopping. For their social on and SL President Howard Leshikar December 7th, they presented a and his wife. A thank you card was Christmas program consisting of a also read from the Brethren Church play and Christmas songs. Santa Claus for the use of our barbecue pit and arrived and talked to the children and kitchen. gave everyone a sack of fruit and A welcome was given to SL candy. We then had a happy hour and Secretary/Treasurer Leonard Mikeska a delicious supper was served. and his wife for being present at the Our next meeting will be on Sunday, meeting.

January 11, 1987 at 4 p.m.

A first place ribbon was presented to I'm wishing everyone a Happy New the youth club at the Christmas Year!

Fraternally, Parade.

Ila Mae Jansky Reporter —SPJST-

35 Elk Christmas Party Lodge

Brother Edwin Adamek, who served Lodge No. 29 president for many years, was given a round of applause and thanked for his years of outstanding service.

Our lodge held their Christmas party on December 13, 1986 with a great time being had by all.

Our youth club made a presentation of an "Interview With Santa" and "A Special Gift From Santa." Those participating were Jesika Tierce, Tommy Pavelka, Stefanee Callaway, Nathan Tierce, Summer Smith, Timmy Pavelka, Jamie Williams, Charlie Easter, Jana Breitkreutz, Robin Breitkreutz and Waylon Callaway. I would like to say congratulations youth club for a job well done and a special thanks to our Youth Leader Louise Burney for all the time and work put into this presentation.

Our meeting was called to order at 5 p.m. by President Henry Breitkreutz with the Pledge of Allegiance being led by our Flag Bearer Dawn Pavelka. We had 50 guests present with 13 guests.

We welcomed our special guests, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Leshikar and Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Sefcik. Rather than having our regular meeting, we agreed to wait until next month and go on with our festivities.

SL President Howard Leshikar gave a welcoming talk telling us of our outstanding year and this was the biggest year that the SPJST has ever head. Hopefully, we can keep up the good work.

Our new officers for 1987 were installed. Congratulations and the best of luck to all of you.

Adult door prize was won by Albert Banik and youth prize went to Sheena Pavelka. Our Entertainment Committee had purchased some arrangements which were given to Stacy Svoboda, Hilda Mathis, Ora Lee Burney and Jelly Pechacek who were some of our guests present. Members given arrangements were Velma Clemons, Ernest Banik and Barbara Pavelka.

Our meeting was adjourned at which time we had a turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Thank you must go to all members who helped with this dinner and the cleaning up. At 8 p.m. we had music and dancing by the Cen Tex Polka Band. A fun - time was held by all.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for the privilege of writing this column for the past year.

It has been fun and I enjoyed doing it.

Good luck to Dorothy and Rosie in the coming year.

Fraternally, Verna Pavelka Reporter —SPJST-

40 Installation Of SPJST Officers

Lodge

The El Campo - Hillje SPJST Lodge 40 met Wednesday, December 17th at 7 p.m. President Rita Vanek called the meeting to order. A minute of silence for our departed members, followed the Pledge of Allegiance.

Secretary Laverne Bacak called the roll of officers and trustees. All were present. The minutes of the last meeting were read and corrected.

Treasurer Madeline Shimek presented the treasurer's report, pending audit.

Hall Manager Bennie Reck reported on hall bookings. Second Vice President Dore Lee Kopecky had no new report. Youth Leader Mary Ann Karasek thanked the officers for their support of the youth club. All officers received gifts from the young members.

We welcomed new members Demetria Bacak, Timmie Naiser and Edmund Raymond Kana, also Julie Frederickson, which was incorrectly reported last meeting.

Bingo Workers Rita and Frankie Vanek, Dora Lee and Dutch Kopecky, Bennie Reck, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kresta, Sr., James Kulcak, Frank Krauskopf and Ernest Opella were all thanked for their support. They put in many long hours on Monday nights.

The parking lot is being repaired.

Wet weather is slowing the process.

Fences are still to be installed.

Stationary and envelopes are now available to officers who need them.

Our original charter has been reproduced and is available for those who ask. The framed original will be taken to the SPJST Museum in Temple.

We welcomed guests District VI Director Matt Vanek and his wife Henrietta of Victoria. Brother Matt spoke to members and sales

representatives about insurance and congratulated Ardis Bacak, James Bacak, Leona Macha, Melvin Marek, Ray Pilgrim and Frankie Vanek.

Together they brought in 69 new members. He also praised the officers for their excellent work running the hall business.

Door prizes included a letter opener, pin, bracelet, stainglass window ornament and a cash prize.

New Year's Eve dance tickets are $4 a person and Texas Tradition of Victoria will be playing. A project and cheese table will be the special treats at the dance.

Brother Matt Vanek installed the new 1987 officers: President -- Rita Vanek 1st Vice President -- Bennie Reck 2nd Vice President -- Dora Lee Kopecky Secretary -- Leona Macha Treasurer -- Madeline Shimek Youth Leader -- Mary Ann Karasek Trustees -- Frankie Vanek, Dutch Kopecky, James Kulcak and Albert Kresta, Sr. Snacks of sausage and fixings, dips and desserts were served.

This is my last article for our lodge; eona Macha will be turning in reports in the future. Happy New Year to you all!

Fraternally, Laverne Bacak Reporter —SPJST_

Lodge 51, Ellinger Annual Meeting Dear Members: The annual meeting of Lodge No. 51, was held on Sunday, December 14th, at the lodge secretary's office.

The meeting was called to order by President Ludwig F. Kocian at 10 a.m.

Secretary D.A. Juren read the minutes of the previous meeting, which were approved as read. The main topic on the agenda was the matter of our bi - annual membership picnic. It was decided that we will have the picnic in 1987, again. The date has been set for the same as our previous picnics; that is: Sunday, September 20, 1987. All active members of this lodge will be admitted free, however, all "in - active" and household members will be asked for a $2 donation. More data on the picnic will be forthcoming through these channels in the months ahead.

All officers and committees were re elected by acclamation as follows: President Ludwig F. Kocian Vice President -- F.R. Hruska Secy./Treas. & Fin. Secy. -- D.A. Juren Auditing Committee: Ed Tobias and Gus L. Hruska Picnic Committee: John C. Divin and Gus L. Hruska.

Fraternally, D.A. Juren Secretary

—SPJST-

Bulletin

Board DISTRICT I The District I meeting will be hosted

by Lod g e No. 186, Caldwell on Sunday, April 5, 1987 at 2 p.m. *** DISTRICT IV The District IV meeting will be held on Sunday, April 19, 1987 at host Lod g e No. 160 in San Angelo.

—SPJST-

Wednesday, December 31, 1986--VESTNiK/5

Lodge 87, Temple Installation Of Officers And Christmas Party

Supreme Lodge official [right] installing Lodge 87 officers, L to R: President Ladis Navratil, Vice President Jerry Valchar, Financial Secretary/Fraternal Affairs Mary Ann Zatopek, Secretary/Reporter Dorothy Chervenka, and SL Legal Adviser Sidney Kacir, installing officer. [Photos submitted by SL Office]

Many members and friends present at the Lodge 87 Christmas gathering on December 12th where a delicious meal was also enjoyed.

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Houston Lodge 88 News Brother Tom Jecmenek has improved to the point that he is in a room and out of ICU at St. Joseph Hospital. He is still very weak but is able to have a little company. His wife, Clara, his two daughters, and many grandchildren have all stayed by his bedside to help whenever needed. We wish a healthy and happy New Year to Tom and his family.

Brother Miroslav Bily is at home now alter his long stay in traction at the hospital and is doing much better.

Let's hope that the doctors have solved the problem which followed his hip surgery.

Our first dance of 1987 is The Texas Brew (country/western) dance on Friday, January 2nd, The Central Texas Sounds (formerly The Ellinger Combo) play for us on Saturday, January. 3rd. Don't forget starting in 1987 all dances will start at 8:30 p.m. Table reservations will be held for only thirty minutes. Of course, if you have paid for the tickets in advance this rule will not be in effect. Dance tickets are still only $4 with members paying only $3 with a current membership card. It's still .3YOB with setups, beer, and snacks on sale in the bar area.

Jeff and Eddie Skeets and Orchestra from Sioux City, Iowa play in the Chandelier Ballroom on Saturday, January 10th. Tickets for this dance are $10 each and are on sale in the lodge office.

On Tuesday, December 16th, the young fellows of the Men's Club wined and dined their spouses at the lodge for another enjoyable evening of fellowship and good food. The cooks, Milert Antrich, Bennie Kocich, Jerry Kolacny and Ed Miculka served ribs, brisket, fresh potatoes, fresh green beans and for dessert, Tom Marsh served apple and cherry pie with ice cream and coffee. Now that's a delicious meal!! I don't know who enjoys the evening the most --- the men or the club for being the ,hosts or the spouses who are so proud of them. rim and Rosalee Kostom flew to Arizona to be with Tim's brother, Emanuel, who is in ICU at a hospital there. Emahuel is Tim's older brother and has been ill for some time with emphysema.

This is the last letter of 1986 so I will finish the last two officers' features.

Jeff Barcak, our flag bearer, is a graduate of Aldine High School and now attends North Harris County College. Jeff has one brother and three sisters. Ronnie is in the Army and stationed in Germany. Margie is married and lives in Houston. Debby is

a senior at Aldine and Shirley is a freshman. While attending high school, Jeff was an active FFA member. Parents, Gene and Georgia Barcak and their family, are all Lodge 88 members. Gene has been a Board member, Entertainment Committee member, is now active in the Dramatic Club and Choral Group, and served on several committees. Ronnie, Margie, Jeff, Debby, and Shirley were all active youth club members, all holding various offices. Jeff has been elected to the Board of Trustees for 1987. We wish Jeff good luck in all his future endeavors and thank the Barcak family for all their participation in lodge work.

Our sergeant - at - arms, Frank Tilich, has held that position for several years. Frank was born in Schulenburg and attended school in Hallettsville. He has one sister, Frances Ulrich of San Antonio. His brothers, Emil and Bill, have both passed away. Frank left the home of his parents, Rosie and Emil Tilich, and came to Houston to seek work at the early age of 14. He worked on a dairy farm, Crown Refinery, and a rubber company before going to work at Houston Lighting and Power Company in 1943. He met his future wife, Mary, at Herman Park. They had one daughter, Dorothy, three grandchildren, Frank, Mary, and Rhonda, and one great granddaughter, Stephanie. Frank enjoys gardening and since his retirement has sold Germania Fire Insurance. Wife, Mary, passed away recently and Frank is working his way through that. Mary was a Birthday Sister and a member of the Choral Group so she and Frank were often at Lodge 88. Mary will be missed but Frank will carry on for her, also. He has been elected to serve as sergeant at - arms again in 1987 and I know he will do a good job again.

I did not wish to accept the position of second vice president for the coming year so this will be my last letter. I have really enjoyed the past two years as second vice president and I thank you all for reading the news from Lodge No. 88. I especially enjoyed the compliments from people from other lodges.

Ed and I wish you all a very happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year.

Fraternally, Ellen Miculka —SPJST-

Yes—There Is A

Santa Claus! Ask Lodge 88, Houston There certainly is a real Santa Claus -- anonymously he or she dropped off the following beautiful toys and boys' warm jackets at the lodge office for the Child Abuse Committee to distribute to the child centers in Houston: A big red wagon A beautiful doll A set of Tonka toy Monsters trucks Two warm boys' jackets All of these items were still in the cartons.

The Child Abuse Committee of Lodge No. 88 sends a big "THANK YOU" for such thoughtfulness and generosity and all were delivered before Christmas.

There is another Santa Claus also at Lodge No. 88. The Board of Trustees donated money to the Child Abuse Committee to purchase enough toys for over one hundred needy children to brighten their Christmas.

This Board of Trustees has been generous throughout the year in assisting the needs of our city's underprivileged children and "Many Thanks" from the Child Abuse Committee.

And still there is another Santa Claus at Lodee No. 88 -- these are lodge members who so graciously donated cash to purchase toys for these children, and a "Thank You" for your kindness -- you know who you are.

A very merry Christmas was had by the Child Abuse Committee and hope that you, too, had a joyous Christmas.

Fraternally, Homer Alexander Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJST-

Podluian Program

At Lodge 88, Houston Tibor Janos, the leader of the Podluzan entertainers, had a twinkle in his eyes as he looked at the puddles of water in the parking lot at Lodge 88 the afternoon of November 23rd.

"Podluzan, Podluzan! That's a better name for Houston than for our own area of Moravia where we come from.

Podluzan literally means swampy land, and look you have it right here to greet us." Truly, he was right. Babicka would have said, "Jako z konvice se lilo."

The spirit of giving always becomes more evident at Christmas than at any other time of the year.,There are those people and or ganizations that never stop giving over the other 365 calendar days. What's so beautiful about the its of time and effort is that they present them quietly without tooting the bugles so that everybody knows what they do. Everyone helped in moving heavy furniture, arranging musical instrument cases, man handling the heavy dulcimer to its central position, shifting crates of costumes into the right dressing rooms, then asking, "Co vie?" What wasn't obvious was the nine - day rush which preceded this display of energy. ro enumerate all that initial work would make it all sound like a Jarvik puzzle. But, it was all accomplished in time under the unfailing direction of Louis Hanus and Tim Kostom.

"No one has an excuse for not willingly offering help to make a program a success. All of us accepts and expects the good results of a :ommunity effort." This quote covers the whole gam unt of what characterizes Lodge 88 members.

Those are the ones who prepared the delicious food, those serving in the cafeteria line, those hosts who assisted in repeatedly filling the diners' 'plates, those are the behind - the - scenes workers.

The real hosts are the many who offered their homes for comfort of our Moravian guests. Others took time out to chauffeur the dance group to Galveston to wade in the Gulf. They all agreed that their visit to NASA was the highlight of their Texas trip.

Lastly, the response of the audience was tremendous. High water or no, out - of - town visitors came from Shiner, Hallettsville, Schulenburg and Pasadena. From start to close, the whole presentation was a great accomplishment. It makes one feel proud to be a part of such a large undertaking, and to have the

6/VESTNIK—Wednesday, December 31, 1986 leadership available making the whole program a success in spite of heavy rains, flooded streets and duck - soup weather.

Thank you all for sharing fraternal

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friendship with our new triends from PODLUZAN! W.E. Souchek Lodge 88 --SPJST-

133 Regular Meeting & Christmas Party

Lodge 133 Secretary Dominic Netek [right] is being presented a beautiful Texas plaque for his services as secretary and reporter for 13 years by President Anthony Trilicek. Brother Netek also received a gold pen and pencil set. [The new elected lodge secretary is Sister Jarolyn Popp.]

San Antonio Lodge 133 officers for 1987 were installed by District VII Director Sister Hrncir L to R: Treasurer Cathy Uribe, Secretary Jarolyn Popp, Vice President William Mares, President Anthony Trilicek and Sister Thelma Hrncir, installing officer.

Birthday greetings for Lodge 133 members, L to R: Viola Kurtz, little Karen Popp [being held by her father], Lawrence Bienek and Sister Mary Popp.

Sister Marcella Kleprlik of San Antonio Lodge 133 is showing the many albums to the members that she has maintained for many years. Lodge activities are well - portrayed by the many pictures and writeups. The two conventions, that were hosted by Lodge 133, are well - recorded. These albums will be on display at our monthly meetings, and members are urged to take time and look through them.

Our lodge appreciates the many hours of work Sister Marcella has put into keeping up the lodge history. They will be available at the 70th anniversary in March for everyone to see.

Lodge 133 Czech Reporter Brother Jarosla y Kleprlik [center] is receiving an appreciation plaque from President Anthony Trilicek [right], for the many years of fine reporting of our lodge activities in the Czech language. standing on the left is Secretary D.P. Netek. l'he beautiful event of Lodge No. 133, San Antonio Christmas party has come and gone. Once again, the a delicious members enjoyed Christmas dinner with all the trimmings. In fact, two of the members commented that we will have to cease having all these dinners due to putting on too much weight. The club urnished all the meat - plus, and the members made sure there were plenty of pastry and vegetable dishes on the table. !hanks to all of you wonderful members.

The dinner was held at 12:30 p.m. and after dinner, the meeting was opened by President Anthony Trilicek, leading the membership in the Pledge of Alle:iance.

President Trilicek thanked our members for the fine cooperation he had received throughout the year, and mentioned that we did have a very active year. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a very Happy and Healthy New Year.

All officers were present. The minutes of our last meeting were read

by Secretary Netek: they were accepted, as was the treasurer's report given by Cathy Uribe. Various discussions were held on direct billing.

The final judgement, by the members, will be made in the January meeting.

Sister Thelma Hrncir installed our officers for the year 1987. Officers are: President -- Anthony Trilicek Vice President -- Bill Mares Secretary -- Jarolyn Popp treasurer -- Cathy Uribe President Trilicek appointed the Auditing Committee; Chairman Viola Kurtz, Joe Stryk and Evelyn Matula.

Brother Joe Stryk has also been appointed our flag bearer.

After thirteen years, yours truly has given up the position of secretary and reporter for Lodge No. 133. I have real confidence in my replacement. Sister Jarolyn Popp, I am sure she will be a great asset to our lodge. I will always be available to help in any way that I can. In fact, I have already been assigned as the chairman for the corning celebration of our Lodge No 133's 70th anniversary. The Vestnik will be recerN, ing some reports from me as time goes on, so, I am still here and will take part in our wonderful Lodge 133.

Lod g e No. 133 wishes everyone of our fraternal members a very Happy New Year.

Na shledanou!

Dominic Netek —SP.I ST —

Lodge 142, Houston Elects Officers Dear Members and Readers: Our annual lodge meeting was called to order by President Dennis Hermis at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 12t h .

We had 66 members and guests present who stood to recite the Pledge of Allegiance to our flag. All remained standing for a moment of silence in memory of our departed brother, August Shank, Sr. May he rest in peace.

Secretary Alice Jochen held roll call of officers. All officers were present at this meeting. Then the secretary read the minutes from the previous meeting, which stood approved as read.

All officers' reports were given.

Board of Trustees' and bar reports were read by Rosie Schilhab.

Youth club report was given' by Youth Leader Elizabeth Hermis. The youth visited the Bayou Glen Nursing Home and sang Christmas carols. The youth thanked all who helped in any way.

The Sick Committee reported that Joe Kasmir, Rudy Cernoch and Oscar Kusy were on the sick list.

Congratulations to Barbara Hermis for becoming a new grandmother; her daughter and son - in - law, Nancy and Ray Perez, are the proud parents of a new baby daughter, Ericka Ann, who arrived at Spring Branch Memorial Hospital on December 10th who weighed 8 lbs., 12 ozs. and was 201/2 inches long. Little Ericka is welcomed home by her sister, Pricella.

We show one new member for the month and welcome Mae Schleider.

We had four additional insurance applicants -- Henry Gene Linhart, Jr., Melissa Linhart, Jennifer L. Linhart and David R. Linhart. We also had tour Annuity certificates on Sidon Tumis, Rosie Tumis, Robert Schleider and Pat Schleider.

In addition our lodge had two transferees from Lodge 88; we welcome Charles and Loraine Motl.

Visitors recognized at this meeting were Nelson Cullum, Jeanie Kaase, Joe Gambil, Mr. Kutra, Frieda Kieschnick and Amalie Linhart.

Visitors are always welcome!

We are very thankful to Nelson Cullum who is full of Christmas spirit and he made a $25 donation to our youth club. We are certain that our youth can put this to good use. Thank you, Mr. Cullum!

This meeting was to elect officers for 1987. Our Balloting Committee consisted of John Tumis, Joe Kubeczka and Eugene Veselka.

Since our lodge has gone on direct billing as of November 1, 1986, the

Wednesday, December 31, 1986--VESTNiK/7 financial secretary's office has been eliminated and combined with the treasurer's office.

The Lodge 142 officers for 1987 are: President -- Dennis Hermis Vice President -- Gus Florian Secretary -- Alice Jochen Treas. & Fin. Secy. -- Sidon Tumis Youth Leader -- Elizabeth Hermis Guide -- Frank Tumis Flag Bearer -- John Buri Our new Board of Trustees consists of Robert Kieschnick, Henry Hermis, Rosie Schilhab, Bill Merryman and Sidon Tumis.

Auditing Committee: Rita Hermis, Mary Ann Kieschnick, Rosie Tumis Grievance Committee: Henrietta Veselka, Sharon Merryman, Mary Ann Kieschnick Sick Committee: Alice Jochen, Rosie Tumis, Elizabeth Hermis Our capsule drawing for $90 went unclaimed; Lena Kunetka was absent.

Next month the capsule attendance prize will go to $100. Come to our January meeting because you could be a winner!

The youngest member present, who had not won the $5 prize in this category was Jennifer Linhart, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Linhart.

Door prizes went to E.F. Luckemeyer, Lillian Schmidt, Rosie Schilhab and Joseph Kubeczka.

The meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m.

Our next meeting will be at 2 p.m.

January 11, 1987.

After our meeting, all our members and visitors enjoyed a delicious turkey dinner with all the trimmings all of which was prepared by our gracious Kitchen Manager Rosie Tumis.

Fraternally, Alice Jochen Secretary —SPJ ST—

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Bend Lodge No. 175 Donates $260

The lodge officers and members met in regular quarterly and annual meeting at the home of Sister Helen Bryson on Friday, December 12th at 7 p.m. Our minutes and financial reports were read and approved. The question as to direct billing did not have an answer.

It was decided that we follow Brother Leshikar's request that we make contributions to aid in the relief of our less - fortunate. A donation of $100 was made to "Helping Hands, Inc.," an organization that helps the Independent of Women's Refugees, Inc. received $100 to aid in the care of abused women and children, S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. II also received $60 in the form of toilet and personal items to be distributed at their Christmas party. In this small way we strive to be a part of this community and recognize the needs of the less fortunate.

In our annual meeting, the same officers were retained, hoping that our Lod ge No. 175 will soon be put on Direct Billing so that our responsibility will be lessened.

Fraternally, Milton J. Vyvial Reporter —SPJSTTHE SPJST PLEDGE In support of the motto of the Slavonic Brotherhood Order of the State of Texas, I extend a helping hand in Benevolence, a friendly hand to all my Brotherhood. By clasping the hand of my brother, I pledge Benevolence, Humanity and Brotherhood.

Lodge 177 Re Elects Officers The December meeting of Lodge No. 177, Academy was called to order

by President Otis Beck. The pledge was recited by all officers and members present.

Minutes were read and approved.

Correspondence included a thank you card from the March of Dimes, Wilbert and Juanita Ramm and Meals - on - Wheels, Director Martha Cummings.

A welcome was extended to Brother Bernie Gebala. Bernie is always well received who is just a very personable ellow.

New members were Charles and Pamela Smith.

Youth Leader Ann Tomastik had -fourteen members present at the youth club meeting.

One get well card was sent to Vernie May and the lodge wishes a speedy recovery, Vernie, for you.

All chairpersons' reports were good.

The lodge has picked up much of this last year and we hope to do better this coming year. There was no Board of Trustees' meeting because nothing was pertinent.

We went right into our elections.

The Ballot Committee was appointed and they were Harry Barber, Bruce Tomastik and Larry Bland whose job wasn't too hard since all members present were so congenial together and all officers were voted in by acclamation. Those re - elected were: President -- Otis Beck 1st Vice President -- Helen Bland 2nd Vice President -- Louis Driska Secretary -- Dorothy Lisenbe Treasurer Josie Tomastik Youth Leader -- Ann Tomastik The trustees were Bill Hutka with 20 votes (I guess he was the most popular one), Josie Tomastik, Dorothy Lisenbe, Edward Bartek and Jerry Tomastik.

Brother Bernie Gebala brought an SPJST jacket for a door prize and it was won by Dorothy Lisenbe. Brother Bernie then installed the officers.

Brother Bill Hutka suggested, since our lod ge gives so much to other people, that a discussion be held on giving the officers and chairpersons a bonus. After discussing it, Larry Bland made a motion to give officers, chairpersons and trustees $200 and $100 which was greatly appreciated.

Sharon made a motion to pay the reporter and I don't remember if this was seconded or not. Anyhow, 1 would love for someone to take over this job and also Libbie Bartek thought someone else would like to take over her Sunshine Committee job; if we have any takers, please speak up.

Volunteers were asked to work New Year's Eve and, as usual, our good and faithful members spoke right up.

Twenty - one members were present for the December meeting and everyone enjoyed each other.

Our Christmas party was well attended and all who were there remarked how good the food was. I'm sure no one had a bad comment about anything, it was one of our better parties. I'd like to say that things are going so good in the kitchen; we have a need to get a 100 - cup coffeemaker for Tuesday nights and I don't believe how much good popcorn people buy; it got to be great!

What a run we have on hamburgers on Tuesday nights and, since we changed our brand of barbecue and sausage, those hamburgers are going better than before.

Bingo has done so well the last two years this year alone that we have donated thousands of dollars and paid a lot of the upkeep of the hall from the dedicated "Building Fund."

Fraternally, Jackie -Beck Reporter ---SPJ ST—

Lodge

180, Burleson Meeting

Happy New Year!

Our meeting and Christmas party were held on Sunday, December 14th at 4 p.m. Sorry the weather was so bad and more people didn't attend.

The Officers and trustees who were not installed at the party at Lodge No. 92 were installed at the meeting.

Thank you notes were read from l'he Child Abuse of Johnson County ior the $500 that Lodge 180 donated through the Execut i ■ e Coordinators Mvoell Grochoske, Oleta Keating and Joyce Russell, and all others who helped. Thank you notes were also received from the two S.P.J.S.T. Rest Homes and CEFT (the Czech Chair) !or a donation of $100 to each of them.

We wish to thank Sister Lodge 92 tor being such a great host for the Christmas party for the four local lodges. The fellowship, the eats and the music were enjoyed by all. Lodge 180 will host the party for 1987.

Dennis Barahas' mother called and reported on what a wonderful six weeks she had in South Korea visiting her son and also said Dennis should be coming home the latter part of January.

Johnnie and Nancy O'Donally were accepted as new members.

We wish to remind all members that the lodge will no longer give out FREE passes to the dances, due to the increased hand cost and other expenses.

Following the meeting and iellowship we had our Christmas tree, followed with a delicious dinner. wish to to thank all the people who prepared and brought the good food and we certainly had plenty of it.

The attendance prize was won by Doris Overstreet and Steve Hurtik.

The trustees' meeting will be held on January 6th at 7:30 p.m., so please try and attend; it will be an important meeting. The regular meeting will be on January 20th at 7:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Julia Simmank Dueser Reporter

bring a hot covered dish, salad or dessert to the January 7th meeting.

The beverage and bread will be furnished by the club. The hostesses for this meeting are Rose Mary Gribble, Geneva Hennessey and Rose Steinman.

Maria Prill was the door prize winner of two lovely vases, donated by Billye Starr.

A token of appreciation, a monetary gift, was approved to be presented to Mollie Walker for her generous deed in giving the club another handmade quilt that will be used as a fund raising item at a club project at a later date.

We express get well wishes to Roberta Peters and Frank Kovar who have been hospitalized.

Those of us who are members of SPJST Lodges 92, 154, 180 and 183 had a pleasurable early Christmas party Sunday, December 7th at Lodge 92 in Ft. Worth. Once again human benevolence prevailed at this lodge gathering.

The Frank Tesar family and a host of friends from Ft. Worth descended into Shiner, Texas on NOvember 29th to a celebration, honoring Mr. August Kubecka, Sr. on his 100th birthday and Mr. and Mrs. August Kubecka, Jr. on their 50th wedding anniversary.

Mr. Kubecka, Sr. is our President Marie Tesar's father and August, Jr. is her brother. The many tributes conveyed upon the celebrants were indeed beautiful at Holy Mass and at the reception held at the KC Hall.

My thanks to Mrs. Mary Kubecka of Shiner in letting me know that she still enjoys reading my article even though my copy is turning yellow that I wrote in the Vestnik under "Sokol Ft: Worth" in September 1961. The article was a description of a Labor Day weekend in the South Texas community. After 25 years the surroundings indeed have changed, and the Frankie Kubecka who was injuried in a football game that Labor Day weekend is well and healthy.

I would like to thank Editor Rudy Setcik for always being prompt in getting my letters printed and also to the many readers who let me know they enjoy reading my monthly letters.

As the year 1986 ends, and the New Year 1987 is celebrated, may it bring to each of you, peace, happiness and good health.

See you on January 7th with our special guest, Sister Charlotte Vesely from Lisle, Illinois, present.

Fraternally, Lydia Alholm Secy/Reporter

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Club Of Ft. Worth Report

Classes At Spring Branch Westchester Education

Friendship

Dear Members and Friends: The December meeting was well attended, and everyone was in a jovial mood. The delicious meal, exchange of gifts and games were enjoyed by everyone.

We made welcome guests, Eddie Lee Powel and Nadine Sales and new member, Rose Romeo.

The birthday members were Janie Allen, Camille Bolcer, Dolly McGill, Ann Sustala, Agnes Reznicek and Marie Tesar.

The members' wishes were to keep the same officers for the year 1987.

The are: President/Treasurer -- Marie Tesar Vice President -- Rose Steinman Secretary/Reporter -- Lydia Alholm A menu was not planned at the last meeting, but the members are asked to

Czech

The 1986 Texas Sesquicentennial Year was a great year for Czech activities --- numerous orchestral and choir concerts in many cities and towns throughout Texas, activities or various Czech Heritage societies, capped by the two - day exposition in Corpus Christi, sponsored by the Czech Heritage Society of South Texas, the grand Czech Day at the Dallas State Fair, and, finally, the successful Czech Music Symposium at Bryan in November.

To help maintain this interest in Czech language, heritage, and culture, we are, again, offering two classes of Czech language instruction in the spring semester of 1987 at the Spring (Continued On Page 10...)

8/VESTNIK—Wednesday, December 31, 1986

Podluzan Performed At Sesquic November

Calvin Chervenka, English translator at the Brazos Center, and Maggie Grmela, director of the Czech Folk Dancers of West, who also performed in the activities.

Texas Sesquicentennial presentation --Dr. Clint Machann [right] is presenting Tibor Janos, director of the Podluzan from Czechoslovakia, a booth and bell at the Texas Symposium in Bryan.

Brother Alvin Prochaska, director, and the South Texas Czech Heritage Singers from Corpus Christi singing Czech songs.

Performance In Holland

Tibor Janos expressing appreciation in behalf of the Podluzan musicians and dancers.

SPJST Officials attending the Symposium in Bryan, L to R: District HI Director Sid Pokladnik and SL Vice President Bernard Gebala.

Podluzan dancers with their leader and surprised celebrants of longstanding at SPJST Holland on November 26, 1986. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Barabas, Jr. [seated] were recognized for their 65th wedding anniversary and were presented a boutonniere and corsage which followed with everyone present joining in a circle and singing "Where Are Those Days of My Youth." [The flowers were a belated gift from the Editor and his wife.]

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L to R: Jan Blazek, Frantisek Macinka, Milan Cech Podluzan Ensemble [behind dulcimer], Josef Valls, Ladislav Cejnek.

Here we see Ladislav Cejnek, on the violin, playing "The Orange Blossom Special" with Frantisek Macinka, on the bass fiddle, and Tibor Janos accompanying the special country/western number, which was very well received at every performance in Texas.

These are some of the officers and committee members of SPJST Lodge No. 80 at Holland who made everyone welcome at the special Pre - Thanksgiving dance .

L to R: Mrs. D.I. Bohac, Mrs. Otto Horelica, D.I. Bohac [in background], Joe Barabas, Jr. [front], Jerry Massar, and Otto Horelica.

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ntennial Texas Music Symposium 14-16, 1986 Performance In West

Brother Joe Holasek welcoming the Podluzan from Czechoslovakia at the West Auditorium on November 30, 1986.

AHOJ! Na shledanou pose by Tibor Janos [left], SPJST Editor Rudy Sefcik and Mr. McDonald, bus operator of the Arrow Transit Lines.

The l'odltuan dancing one of their national dance numbers.

A relaxing pose of the Podluzan group in West before their departure for Austin on December 1st.

THE BRAZOS FLOWER

Another national dance number well - executed by the Podluzan d cers.

Sculptor James Suns created the Brazos Flower from oak and steel in his workshop and studio at Splendora, Texas.

The "petals" were hand - hewn from six - foot, solid oak blocks. After initia Taping, steel rods 21/2 inches in diameter were inserted in the wood by a machine process especially designed by the sculptor. The process enabled rod placement and additional shaping to take place simultaneously.

After the petals with rods cured for several months, they were sealed with a weather - protective coating and "cooked" under pressure.

Minus 18 of its 27 petals, the partially petaled artwork was brought to its site by a long flatbed truck. A double - line crane awaiting its arrival lifted the piece and placed it on the six - foot deep concrete and steel pier foundation. It was subsequently welded into permanent placement and the remaining petals were attached.

The completed work is 19 feet high and weighs approximately 10,000 pounds.

The Brazos Flower, a result of three years of planning, was completed in May 1986 as a Texas Sesquicentennial project to serve as a lasting celebration reflecting the spirit of Brazos County and its people.

Owned by Brazos County, the Brazos Flower was funded by the Texas Commission on the Arts, along with local contributors including individuals, businesses and trusts. It rests on Astin Plaza at the Brazos Center, a regional, multi - purpose facility, at 3232 Briarcrest Drive, Bryan, Texas 77802 which was dedicated on October 15, 1986. The A In Texas: Music Czech Sesquicentennial Symposium, coordinated by Dr. Clint Machann of College Station, was also held in the huge structure when Texas and out - of - state Czechs had the privilege to meet and listen to international and local activities.

(Courtesy of The Brazos Center) —SPJST-

10/VESTNiK—Wednesday, December 31, 1986 Center at 464 - 2846 or call the Czech instructor, Charles Heyda, at 467 5449.

Charles J. Heyda —SPJST-

Czech Heritage Festival

Class At Alief

SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 1987 CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS

Czech

Calvin. C. Chervenka [right], instructor of Czech language at Temple Junior College, presented Czechoslovak Ambassador Miroslav Houstecky [second from left] with information about Czech Texans and Czech Cultural activities in Texas at a recent reception at the Czechoslovak embassy in Washington, D.C. Also pictured are Mrs. Mildred Chervenka and Frank Kovar, instructor of Czech at Tarrant County Junior College. [Photo by Merle Kovar]

Texas Czech Attend Ambassador's Reception In Washington, D.C. The Texas Czech leaders are expecting a new emphasis on cultural aspects of American - Czech relations under the leadership of a new ambassador, Calvin Chervenka said Friday.

Chervenka, and his wife, Mildred, were among six Texans who attended a recent dinner and meeting at the Czechoslovak embassy in Washington, D.C., to introduce the new ambassador, Miroslav Houstecky.

Chervenka said the new ambassador expressed an interest in continuing and increasing efforts on the part of the embassy to become involved not only in business and government but also the cultural aspects of Czech American relations. The dinner was the first opportunity for Czech leaders from throughout the country to meet with the ambassador.

Chervenka said Houstecky was invited to visit the central Texas area which has a large concentration of Czech descendants and is the center of many Czech cultural activities such as the Czech symposiums in Temple, the Ennis Polka Festival, and the NiVestfest. Temple also is the location of the state headquarters for two Czech fraternal organizations, the SPJST and RVOS, and the SPJST Museum, Archives and Library.

"Visitors from Czechoslovakia want to come here because of the museum, the tact that Czech cultural studies are taught here, the many fraternal halls and the large number of performing groups and festivals," Chervenka said.

He said there is a renewed interest among young people in Czech heritage and cultural studies. Czechs across Texans are now involved in an effort to raise $500,000 to establish a chair of Czech studies at the University of Texas at Austin or Texas A&M University.

Chervenka said the new ambassador is very interested in promoting cultural exchanges and activities between United States and his homeland. He said the ambassador plans to make the dinner an annual event.

A physics and engineering teacher at Temple Junior College (TJC),

Chervenka also teaches Czech language and Czech cultural studies and has coordinated other Czech cultural activities. Both he and Mrs. Chervenka have been active on the state - wide level in Texas - Czech cultural activities for many years. In 1977 they led a 30 - member folkloric group on a performance tour to a major festival at Detva, Slovakia, and in 1973 Chervenka participated in a summer study program in the Czech language held at Charles University in Prague under sponsorship of Texas A&M University. He is president of CESAT, the Czech Ex - Students Association of Texas, and Mrs. Chervenka is treasurer of the American - Czech Cultural Society which annually stages the American Czech Day at the Texas State Fair.

Other Texans attending were Mr. and Mrs. Karel Sicner who are associated with the SPJST HLAHOL Czech Dramatic Club in Houston and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kovar, a Czech teacher at Tarrant County Junior College.

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Branch Westchester Education Center.

The beginners class, Czech I, which will start Tuesday evening, January 27th, will consist of basic study in pronunciation, elementary grammar, reading and writing, and conversation.

The advanced class, Czech II, which will start Thursday evening, January 29th, is designed for students who have completed the basic Czech I course and who are interested in developing more skills in reading, writing, and conversation. Over the years, we have had many students who had a fair - to good conversational ability, but were unable to read and write in the Czech language. Here is an opportunity for those people to develop those skills so that they can correspond with their relatives and friends in the "old country."

Registration for these evening classes, which will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., will begin at Spring Branch Westchester Education Center on Monday, January 5th and continue throughout the month until the start of classes on January 26th.

Spring Branch - Westchester Education Center is located at 901 Yorkchester, Houston, Texas 77079.

For further information, call the

Alief Evening School under auspices of AISD (Alief Independent School District) is again offering a conversational Czech course in the middle of January 1987 at Hastings High School. The location of this school is between Bellaire Blvd. in the south and Alief - Clodine in the north on the southwest side of the intersection of Cook Road and High Star Drive in the community of Alief.

The first lesson of this now announced 12 - week course, designed to develop basic skill in the Czech language, wherever it is spoken, will be on Wednesday, January 21st and henceforth once - a - week on Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuition, set by the school, will be $40 and the instructor will be John J. Karas of Houston.

For additional details write to, or call: Alief Evening School AISD, P.O. Box 63 Alief, Texas 77411 Phone: 498 - 8110 X320 or 495 - 4053

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A Czech Heritage Festival is scheduled for Saturday, March 28th in Corpus Christi at the Bayfront Plaza Convention Center Exhibit Hall from 11 a.m. to midnight. One major event of the festival will be a Parade of Costumes. If your family owns an authentic Czech costume, we encourage you to share your costume with us. What better way to promote your heritage to our neighbors than to proudly show your prized "kroje." A short description and background of the kroje should accompany your request to join the parade. The event will be narrated by Alvin Prochaska, president of the Czech Heritage of South Texas.

Applications can be mailed to P.O. Box 7060, Corpus Christi, Texas 78415.

Submitted by: Gail Zaruba, Adv. Director Czech Heritage Society of S. Texas —SPJST--

The State Youth Director

From

January Vestnik Project Czech Folk Dress and Costumes The early Czech settlers in Texas came from their homeland wearing the dress of their native provinces - Bohemia or Moravia. The practice of wearing colorful costumes as every day apparel continued until the early years of the 20th century. Boys and girls dressed alike until a certain age, when the boys would be given their first haircuts as well as their first trousers. As time passed, the costumes were worn only on religious holidays or during festivals. The ladies wear generally consisted of a skirt in a multi-colored pattern or solid hue; a vest, usually black with gold or lace trimmings; a blouse, having a large collar, ruffles on the sleeves and embroidery all over. The ladies also wore a brightly decorated cap, which sat flat on the head and had flaps on the side. The men were no less brillantly attired. Their pants were nearly always a solid shade, but decorated or patterned to suit the individual gentleman's taste. On special occasions the Czech people still bring out their costumes, adding the cheerful color of an European village to the Texas countryside. Quite often one can see the native dress at the local fairs and Czech days at the State Fair.

January Vestnik Project Czech Folk Dress and Costume NAME

LODGE

YOUTH LEADER__

1. The early Czech settlers in Texas came from their homeland wearing the - Bohemia or Moravia. dress of their 2. The practice of wearing colorful costumes as every day apparel continued until the early years of the , until a certain age.

3. Boys and girls dressed 4. As time passed, the holidays or during festivals.

were worn only on

5. The ladies wear generally consisted of a skirt in a pattern or solid hue.

6. The ladies also wore a brightly decorated on the side. head and had 7. The

, which sat flat on the

were no less brillantly attired.

shade.

8. Their pants were nearly always a occasions the Czech people still bring out their 9. On costumes. dress at the local fairs and Czech 10. Quite often one can see the days at the State Fair.

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Wednesday, December 31, 1986—VESTNIK/11

Letters From The Youth Lodge 47, Seaton Celebrates Christmas Party

Christmas gathering at Lodge 47 on December 14th. A total of 414 members and guests were served a delicious meal.

Lodge 47 Seaton YC News

Dear Members and Readers, On December 7, 1986 Lodge 47 Youth Club .meeting was called to order by Michael Morris at 2 p.m. We had 20 members and 4 guests present.

Our guests were Victoria and Jason Smith, Shannon Pechal and Patsy Koslovsky.

Laura Gibson led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and Club Motto.

We welcomed Sammy Crawford as our new member.

We practiced for our lodge Christmas program, which was held on De&mber 14th. Hie program was a great success and everyone was thrilled to see Santa. The turkey and dressing dinner was delicious. I want to thank all the members who helped prepare the good meal. The club presented a g ilt to our outgoing Youth Leader Rosie Craft. We appreciated her work and will miss her very much.

Celebrating birthdays this month are E.J. Peehal, Laura Gibson, Melanie Koslovsky and Mary Ann Billeck, our assistant youth leader.

Door pri/e winners were Michael Morris and Angela Peehal.

Our next meeting will he on January 4, 1987 at 2 p.m. We will he welcoming our new Youth leader Patsy Koslovsky at this meeting. See you all, then! Also, I would like to challenge all members to bring a new member to our next meeting.

Fraternally, 1 on (ircger (12-24-86)

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The youth of Lodge 47 are presenting a Christmas program.

Youth Leader Rosie Craft and Santa with maw, entertainment.

of the

youth participating in

Dime Box Lodge 13 YC Holds Christmas Meeting last monthly meeting was held on Sunday, December 21st at 3 p.m. on President Susan Spacek called the meeting to order.

Flag Bearer Mattheau Ford led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

The secretary gave the report and it was accepted as read. There were 23 members present.

The treasurer then gave the report.

We discussed having a fund - raiser, and we decided on a bake sale. It will he Friday, January 9, 1987 from 4 to 6 p.m. in front of Dime Box Bank.

E‘eryone in the club is asked to bring a baked item. It will be one item per iamily.

We also decided having our youth club dance on February 7th. The Texas Unlimited will play.

The meeting was adjourned and we enjoyed a visit from Santa Claus. We also made ornaments and wreaths.

Happy New Year!

Fraternally, Trudy Krenek (13) (12-23-86) —SPJST-

Expression Of Sympathy

This youth group provided musical entertainment at the Lodge 47 Christmas gathering.

We, the Resolution Committee of Needville Lodge No. 81, wish to express our sympathy on behalf of our membership, to the family of our departed lodge brother WILLIAM A. KOCUREK,

who passed away on Monday, October 27, 1986 in a Bryan hospital at the age of 80.

Brother Kocurek was employed by Dow Chemical for 30 years. He and his wife started and owned Kocurek Flower Shop and Nursery in Rosenberg for 21 years and then moved to Jewett, Texas.

Funeral services were held at 4 p.m.

Thursday at Rosenberg Brethren Church with the Rev. Gary Olsen and the Rev. Jim Hilton officiating.

Survivors include his wife, Della Kocurek; two sons, William Kocurek of Richmond, Marvin Kocurek of Anchorage, Alaska; four daughters, Frances Wheat of Burleson, Jane Kocurek Ward, Alice Kocurek of Rosenber g , Joyce Brooks of Longview; two brothers, Tom Kocurek of Snook, Ernest Kocurek of Georgia; a sister, Elsie Bobo of New Mexico; six grandchildren and two great - grandchildren.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Mary Werner Mary Matcek Winnifred Susan

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Expression Of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Novy labor Lodge No 17, in behalf of our enti r e mein bersh p, wish to express our sincere - heart felt sympathy to the bereaved family of MARIE El OIAJBEC, aye 90, who passed away on November 9, 1986, in the Burleson County Hospital.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m.

V■ ednesday, November 12th, in the Caldwell Brethren Church with pastor, the Rev. Dan Marek and the Rev. Henry F. Beseda, pastor of Snook Brethren Church, officiating. Burial was in New Labor Cemetery.

Marie Holuhec was - horn 10 February 1896, in the Denton Valley community near New Tabor, Texas to Vincent and lFereiie (Chaloupka) Maresh.

A resident of Burleson County and Caldwell all her life, she was a homemaker. She was married to Joe Holubee on January 1, 1920. He preceded her in death on March 19, 1967. She was an active and faithful member of the Caldwell Brethren Church. She was a charter member of Caldwell Christian Sisters Society, serving 13 years as secretary and two terms as president. She also served on arious committees and was a charter member of the Church Choir.

She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the VFW Auxiliary , of Caldwell. The Christian Sisters paid special tribute to her as a group during her services.

Mrs. Holubee was also preceded in death by a son, Franklin Joseph Holubee on 18 November 1979, her parents, one brother and two sisters.

Survivors include one son, Hubert Holubec of Houston; two grandchildren, and one g reat grandchild.

Serving as pallbearers were members o1 the Caldwell Brethren Church Board of Elders.

May our departed lod ge sister rest in eternal peace and may her memory live amon g us forever.

Resolution Committee: Stanley F. Mrnustik Melvin H. Skrabanek Susan T. Skrabanek —SPJST-

12/VESTMK—Wednesday, December 31, 1986

Expression Of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Novy Tabor Lodge No. 17, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of CLARENCE J. SEFCIK, age 61, who passed away on Saturday evening, November 1, 1986, in the Veterans Hospital in Temple, Texas following a brief illness.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m.

Monday, November 3rd, in the Phillips - Luckey Chapel with the Rev. Henry E. Beseda of the Snook Brethren Church and the Rev. John Baletka of the New Tabor Brethren Church officiating. Interment was in the Masonic Cemetery.

Clarence J. Sefcik was born 24 March 1925, in Caldwell, Texas and was the son of Mrs. Lydia Surovik Sefcik of Caldwell and the late Joe Walter Sefcik.

A lifelong resident of Burleson County, Texas, he worked as a heavy equipment operator for Zalmanek Construction for several years. When his health failed, for the past four years he and his family have taken care of the Masonic Cemetery in Caldwell.

He was a veteran of World War II enlisting 4 December 1945. He served with the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged December 10, 1946. He was a member of the VFW Post 4692 in Bryan and a member of the Disabled Veterans Chapter 86 in Caldwell, a member of the New Tabor Brethren Church, the SPJST Lodge No. 17 of Novy Tabor.

Brother Sefcik was married to Bessie Cecile Glover on September 28, 1963.

Survivors include his wife, Bessie Sefcik of Caldwell; two sons, Clarence William Sefcik and Joe Turner Sefcik, both of Caldwell; one daughter, Vannessa Sefcik of Caldwell; mother, Mrs. Lydia Sefcik of Caldwell; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Mae McNair and Mrs. Margaret Lydia Trull of Houston.

Pallbearers were nephews, James Trull, Michael McNair, Allen McNair, Mike Ellis, Rusty Smart and Carl Lindsey.

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

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

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Expression Of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 25, Ennis, Texas, in behalf of our officers and entire membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved amity of our departed brother JOE B. PLEINER, who passed away on December 1, 1986 at his home on Route 2.

Brother Pleiner was born 21 March 1921 in Alma to Bedrich and Agnes (Holub) Pleiner. He lived in Alma until the age of 7 when he moved to Bardwell with his parents. He attended Bardwell schools. After' school he engaged in farming. During WWII he entered the U.S. Navy and served in the Pacific Theater. After the service, he returned to Ennis and was employed by the Southern Pacific Railroad.

On 21 May 1946, he was married to Frances Holy of Ennis. He later went to work in the carpentry business and was still in the business at the time of his death.

Brother Pleiner was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 25, KJT No. 35, the American Legion and St. John's Catholic Church.

Survivors include his wife, Frances Pleiner; three sons, David Pleiner, Sammy Pleiner and Ned Pleiner, all of Ennis; five grandchildren, Angie.

Zachary, Brad, Andrea and Ranat Pleiner, all of Ennis.

Rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, December 2nd in the Keever Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, December 3rd in St. John's Catholic Church with Rev. Ernie Torres as celebrant. Interment was in St. Joseph's Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: G. Louis Kudrna Kay Kovar Martha Mach

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Expression Of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 25, Ennis, in behalf of our officers and entire membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed brother CHARLES J. HONZA, who passed away Saturday, December 13, 1986 at the Baylor Medical Center in Ennis.

Brother Honza was born July 30, 1944 in Ennis to Charlie Joe and Agnes (Skrivanek) Honza. He was reared in Ennis and attended Ennis High School. In 1967 he started working for the Southern Pacific Railroad in maintenance and in 1969, he changed jobs to conductor and brakeman for the Southern Pacific Railroad.

On July 5, 1969, he was married to Pat Rawson of Corsicana. After their marriage they lived in Ennis. He was a member of SPJST Lodg,e No. 25 and the First United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Pat Honza of Ennis; two sons, Michael Honza and Lance Honza; his mother, Agnes Honza; two sisters, Mrs. Milton Martinek of Ennis and Mrs. Joe F. Novak; several uncles and aunts; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m.

Monday, December 15th in the Keever Chapel with Rev. Charles McClure of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Interment was in Myrtle Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary with the following serving as pallbearers: W.E. Manry, Danny Miller, Stanley Liska, Roy Price, Billy Percival, Jimmy Spurlock, Ed Kriska and Bobby Hollingsworth.

Honorary pallbearers were Charles Bishop, Greg Navarro, Cruz Arteaga, G.W. Stokes, John Collard, Billy Caldwell, Rodney Venable and Tommy Prachyl.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: G. Louis Kudrna Kay Kovar Martha Mach

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Expression Of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of SPJS l' Lodge No. 25, Ennis, on behalf of our officers and entire membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed sister MRS. AGNES HONZA, who passed away Wednesday, December 17, 1986 at the Baylor Medical Center in Ennis, Texas.

Sister Honza was born April 16, 1914, in the Crisp community to John and Elizabeth Kouba Skrivanek. She was reared in Crisp where she also attended school.

On August 8, 1933, she was married to Charlie Joe Honza of the Crisp community. After their marriage, they lived in Crisp where Mr. Honza was engaged in farming. In 1947 they moved to Ennis. In 1958 they owned and operated the Honza Feed Store.

Mr. Honza preceded her in death on December 18, 1976. After his death, Mrs. Honza continued to operate the Iced store. She was a member of the SPJS I . Lodge No. 25 and the Presbyterian Church.

Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Milton Martinek of Ennis and Mrs. Joe Frank Novak of Ennis; (one son, Charlie Honza, preceded her in death December on 13, 1986); ten grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; six brothers, Emil, John W., Ernest and George Skrivanek, all of Ennis; Rev. Jesse Skrivanek of Austin and Alvin Skrivanek of Stanton, Nebraska; one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Beton of Uarland; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Friday, December 19th in the Keever Chapel with the Rev. Tom Porter 01 the First Presbyterian Church oiliciating with the Rev. Charles McClure of the First United Methodist Church assisting. Interment was in the Crisp Cemetery under the direction of .1.E. Keever Mortuary with the following serving as pallbearers, George Honza, Charles Kriska, Christopher Skrivanek, George Skrivanek, Jr., Adolph Novy, .fr., and Glen Skrivanek.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: G. I.ouis Kudrna Kay Kovar Martha Mach --SP.ISTExpression

Of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 20 in Granger, Texas, wish to express our sympathy in behalf of our entire membership, to the family of MRS. FRANCES MIKULENCAK, who passed away Wednesday, November 26, 1986 in a Granger nursing home, at the age of 93.

Sister Mikulencak was a member of SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the KJZT and SPJST lodges.

Funeral services were held Friday, November 28th at 10 a.m. from SS Cyril and Methodius Church with the Rev. Walter Matus officiating. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery.

Survivors include three sons, Albert Mikulencak of Elgin, Bernard and Frank Mikulencak of Granger; seven grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace and may her memory live among us forever.

Resolution Committee: Rubie Mae Loessin Vlasta Machu Betty Jean Shirocky

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Item

Of Interest To Our Members: Read the following carefully because some of you may wish to submit a story for this to our SPJST Supreme Lodge for the Fraternal Monitor. You may also wish to send a copy to the Vestnik.

Fraternal Benefit Societies have many commendable programs and success stories. We would like to feature a story from your society in a future issue of the Fraternal Monitor.

It would be of interest to many readers to learn how your society participated, either at the national, state or local level. We have attached the Outline For Articles In The Fraternal Monitor.

All articles should be submitted through the Headquarters Office.

Outline For Articles In The Fraternal Monitor: I. Title for page The Fraternal Umbrella 11. Submit illustrations or photos Ill. Number of words 1,000 or 4 - 6 double spaced typewritten pages depending on whether pica or elite type is used IV. Introduction: In a scenario, bring the project to a local, human level and show the service to the community.

A. Statement of purpose for the project 1. Number of local units participating in the project 2. Amount of dollars and time Units contributed to communities through the project B. History: 1. When the project began 2. What brought up the need for the project 3. What the project has accomplished C. Guidelines for the project: 1. Who participates 2. Mechanics of getting the project completed V. Ending: A. How the project has been received by the community B. How activity has appealed to members to keep the unit active C. Society's commitment to community service is demonstrated by the project *** (Continued On Page 15...)

PODPORA LIDSKOST BRATRSTVI cast Ceska Ctedni organ Slovanske Podporujiei Jednoty Statu Texas. zaloiene roku 1897

ROCNiK 74 eiSLO 51

Oddil Dopisovatehl Tak Vgelicos Andka Houdkovi Tak se zda, le po celem svete je bornbovani, stfelby a zabijeni lidu. Tak by se zdalo, le ul by toho mel o bjrti konec-- obz vlagte kde ty valky jsou jib mnoho let jako v harm a Iraku, v Irsku a Anglii, v Beirutu, v Nicaragua a nyni jegte jsme se dovedeli, to v miste ktere je na hranicich Recka a Turecka take byla stfelba a tri vojaci byli zabiti. kekove fekli to oni gli jako vojd ci a tureckjuni vojaky byli postileny. Zase te2 Turci zase svddeli to na kekove a tak nyni bude muset bjrt udelano neco proti tomu, aby nemohli jeden strilet na druhe na tech hranicIch. Je to poi-ad horgi a horgi a nikde neni pokoje na svete. Jak pak to bude dale?

Ted' bude se vy getfovat jistjrm soudcem co vlastne se tedhy stalo kdy se prodaly ty zbrane tomu Irani a jiste se to potahne je gte dale net se to vygetti. Mnoho lidi obvinuje presidenta, le o to m vedel a nechal neco takoveho se dit kdy2 veal le se to nemd delat. Ka2c1jrm dnem je o torn zminka a vgelijak se to posuzuje a kdovi, jak to vge dopadne.

Aby majitele obchochl a tovaren meli ujigteni, le zamestnanec je obean teto zeme tak 20. ledna 1987 se zde v Dallasu bude vygetf ovat zda ma listiny a eislo Socialniho tifadu, aby nezakoniti bide nemohli fal govat papiry a zustat zde v na g{ zemi. Jinak by zamestnavatele byli pokutovani, zarnestnali ten lid a take tfeba i dani do vezeni. Tfi mesta zde v Texasu byly zvoleni aby konali to vygetrodni a asi to zabrani gizeni nagi vladu.

Minuljr tjrclen jeden &ova zde v nagem meste se nahodou dovedel osvem synu o kterem nevedel 15 let.

Manlele se rozvedli a hoch 2il s matkou a otec odjel na praci daleko do hor a syn 211 v Kalifornii, jenle otec stale po nem pdtral a teprve ted' eetl, ze mui toho sameho jmena mel ukradene auto a fekl aby zavolala policii a tak se koneene segli po tolika lety. Otec fekl, le toto je nejlep gi vanoeni darek kterk mohi obdrIet v tuto dobu. To jiste bylo pane kdy otec na gel syna a ma po starosti, nemam pravdu? Neco takoveho eloveka pote gi net kdyby bylo new smutneho aneb gpatneho.

Tak konecne' ti Rusove propustili toho Andreje Sakharova z toho Gorky kde byl drlen ye vyhnanstvi celjrch 7 let se svou manIelkou. Oba ul drive se snalili aby byli osvobozeni z toho exilu ale paid to se tahlo az nyni ten Gorbaeov koneene jim sclelil, mohou jiti zpet do sveho bytu v Moskve. ZacInST nevi proe najednou se Rusove rozhodli je oba pustit. Bylo f eeeno, ze Sakharov byl dobrjr fysista a jegte s jednim Igorem Tammem v 1950 vynagel bombu Hydrogenovou, a ted mu rekli, 2e bude moci ye vedecke akademii zase pirsobit. Jeji dcera Tat'ijana Jenkelevieova a jej{ mer2 zde v Americe jsou gfastni, le rodiee mohou se navratit domt' do Moskvy.

Take tel ten Hasenfus, kterjr byl chycen a zavfen do vezeni v Nicaragua byl tel koneene pu gten a ul je zase doma zde ye Wisconsinu, ae se myslelo le bude tel zavfen na dlouhou dobu

31. prosince 1986 tam v to cizi zemi. Byl zateen v fijnu roky bez operace. Celd operace by stdla proddvali drogy a on myslel le ter kdyi jeho letadlo bylo sestfeleno a on 250 tisic dolaru a jen pry 12 tisic dosud druhjr je ten dareba jen byl tam a delal chycen a odsouzen na 30 let. Pak ale je pohotove. Tamni obeane se rozhodli ty gpatnosti a tak ho jednodu ge strelil a najednou byl osvobozen a nyni je poradat v gelike zabavy a vjrtelek pi de on pak zemrel. Pohfeb byl z jednoho doma se svou manlelkou a tfemi det- tomu hochovi aby mel operaci zde v baptistskeho kostela a ulolen pak na mi. Je to divne, le najednou oba tito Dallasu. Snad se penize najdou a hf bitov v Canton, Texas. Vice jak 1000 zajati byli propu gteni, le ano? selenou, neb je to zle miti takovou policistir z mest jako Houstonu, V torn Kalapaa, Hawaii zase ta nemoc, le ano?

Longview prijeli ho vyprovodit na sopka (volcano) vybuchla a udelala Jegte pfece jsou dobfi lide na svete posledni cestu. Byl to opravdu smutnjr velice moc gkody kdy opine rozbila jako ten elovek kterk za mlada zil v pohfeb a velice to jiste bylo zle pro svou bayou 14 domovil a hrozi jegte malem meste v Bolivar, Missouri a toho druheho kterjr ho zastrelil nebot' vice gkody udelat-- u2 nyni je to celkem pozdeji odeiel a ye San Francisku se se to nemelo stat. Pri slulbach v 5 milionu dolart gkody. Pry asi 400 MI domohl velkeho jmeni a nyni daroval kostele tak v gichni jej velice chvalili a museli opustit sve domovy, neb ta lava tomu Bolivaru celkch tfi miliony litovali, to se to muselo stat. Jak pak se (cot je horkjr karnen kterjr spdli a dolarti aby meli tam pene'z na dobre citil ten druhjr policista kterjr to neminil rozbofi vie v jej{ ceste.) Toto ul je freely. Ten fond bude pfindge t 240 tisic udelat-- jetile lidskjr livot ul je prye. Je kolikatjr vjrbuch od eervence take je to dolaril kaidjrm rokem a pozdeji to vie smutne ale byl obliben nebot' to velmi gpatne nebot' rychle proud{ pry dostanou ostatek. Tak tech 6 tisic ten dlouhjr priwod al do vjrchodniho 200 al 300 stop za hodinu. obyvatel ma peknjr vdnoeni darek od Texasu to jiste naznaeil. Ted' pry se V Houstonu, Texasu tak se konala sveho bkvaleho usedlika. Je to hezke, jegte bude vjrslychat kdo viastne byl velkd slavnost kdy2 celkem pies ctyfi le pamatoval na bjrvaljr domov a takto vinen, 2e se to stalo. tisice pristehovalcu bylo povjr geno na jim pomohl konati zaslulne a Ted' zase dye velke banky se pry spoobeanjr nag{ zeme. Pry lide osmdesati dobro-einne skutky. Tak ho budou jeji-- toti2 Republic Bank korporace a zemi se stali "Amerikani". Toto pry dlouho vzpominat jako gtedreho InterFirst korporace a jelikol jsou obe bylo nejvetgi mnoistvi lidu v cele eloveka, kterjrch dnes neni tolik jak by velke spoleenosti, tak snad se mnoho historii Texasu, kteri byli v jednom dni mohlo bjrt, a pomoci tem kteri nejsou zmeni. Take pry, budou hodne uznani jako obeand teto zeme. Dvacet tak gfastni. Dnes mnoho lidi jen se delnika-zamestnancil pozdeji procent bylo z Vietnamu, 17 procent z stars aby mel co nejvice a o druhe propugteni a to bude zle. Tel firma A T Mexika, 7 procent z Indie a 6 procent z vilbec nedba. & T oznamovala, le budou pougtet Filipiny. Nekteri u2 se zde dobfe Prave co pin tyto radky tak me velice moc zamestnancii a tak se to zda vyueili dobremu vzdeldni a mohou bjrti pogfak dorueil dopis od pana Franka jako to bylo za doby deprese, kdy lide dobrjrm pfikladem pro druhe a bjrti Kurze a jeho manlelky, Ruth, kterd je pak ztratili zamestnani a bylo to pak dobrjrmi obeany teto zeme. Doufejme, sestrou pana Tim Kostoma. On v velmi zle pro kaideho. Doufejme, le to ze se tak to stane. letech 1917 kdy2 na g{ rodiee vlastnili nebude tak zle jako tehdy v tech 30 V patek minuleho tjrdne stal se velky sodovkarnu tak byl tam zamestnan a tjrch letech-- ladnk by si to nepfal. 째hen v severni eas ti Dallasu kde v jed- byl velmi dobrjr pracovnik, jehol rodiee Asi pied tfemi tjrclny jedna pani gla nom obchode na hraeky -- "Toys R meli radi. U2 jsme se nevideli mnoho vyprovodit svou matku yen kdy Us" udelal 째hen skody za 750 tisic a ye let ale pamatujeme se na jeho rodiee a odchdzela, a nekdo ji v Arlingtonu vedlej gim obchode za 30 tisic. To byl sourozence velmi dobre. Radi jsme od unes1 male spiel dite a dosud se velky oheii. a kupujici a zamestnanci nej uslygeli a byli bysme radi, kdyby nevynaglo kdo to udelal a jak to udelal toho obchodu museli uteci ven nekdy mohli oni prijet do Dallasu a na za tu malou chvilku. Je to smutne le hasiei uhasili ohen. Bylo v obchode chvilku nas navgtivit abychom mohli si matka nevi co se stalo s ditetem. V San mnoho tech kteri kupovali darky na pohovofit o bjrvaljrch easech tam v En Antonio nekdo dal malou holeieku do Vanoce a tak to bylo jaksi rozrugujici nis, Texas. Doufame, ze 'lady se to plastickeho pytle a pololil ji do vozu pro vgechny tam. Na gtegti nikdo nebyl preci stane a pfejeme jim vie dobre. na odpadky. Nally ji dye leny ktere poranen. Ted' tech ohnti ul bylo na Tak by se zdalo, to toho vraldeni a hledaly aluminove plechovky a lekafi jednou mnoho a take to udelalo gkody strileni u2 bylo letos a2 moc, ale ted' rekli, le byla asi d ye hodiny stars a a ztraty pro vgechny. aby toho bylo vice, tak ted Lybie byla skoro blizko smrti, ale v nemocZase jedna banka v Lueders (pobliie zaeala ofensivu proti Chad kterk je na nici ji dali do poradku. A jestli do tfech Abilene, Texas) zavrela dvefe a bude blizku Libye a 400 vojakil bylo zabito. rodiee ditete se nepfihldsi tak ji otevrend v pondeli pod jinjrm jmenem. A mysli se, le tyto dye zeme budou daji adoptovat lidem ktefi ji velice chti Letos pry ul 26 bank udelalo dpadek a jegte naddle Al& proti sobe. Lybie ma Co vie se nedeje, le? musely bjrti znovu pfepravene a obyee- asi 8 tisic svjrch vojakil v severni Usti Jedna rodina zde v Dallasu bude mit jne spojene s druhou bankou. Byl to toho Chadu a jegte 5 tisic tech Muslimu pekne Vanoce nebot' mohli vziti sveho opravdu gpatnjr rok pro banky- mnoho na pomoc. Kdy ul bude jednou pokoj maleho hocha domil z nemocnice po jich nasledkem pirjeovani lidem a mir na svete? Tel Irakove zase zabili gesti mesicich. On se totil narodil 10 penezy, pak nemohli dostati penize 100 lidi v harm minulk tjrclen a asi tel tjrcInfi pfedeasne a valil jen 2 libry a 12 zpet a tak se to muselo udelat jinak. budou valeit dale, nebot' Irdnove zase unci a myslelo se, le nevydr2inalivu. V Snad v 1987 to bude lepgi? bombovali Irakove a tak to jde dal a nemocnici celjr ten eas se v gichni tam Vanoce pro ne nic neznamenaji-- starali aby byl liv a tak ted' ho lekafi Velice rada jsem uvidela tu fotografii tech Menu` toho jen chti val.& a zabijet lid. Je to hrozne pustili domii ale mush je gte miti "Podlulana" a jejich jrnena. Ja jsem u2 nepfijdou k rozumu, le ano? opatreni a leky dosti dlouho. Take se si pohovorila s nekterkmi ale oviem Ten novjr zakon immigraeni ul meal nevi, zda jegte nebude miti nejake piece jsem si nepamatovala jmena. cleat hodne nesnazi, nebot' ti majitele potiie se zdravim, ale pfece jsou rodiee Myslim, le viude kde tito hudebnici a maji strach, le by mohli miti poti2e s it'astni, le to tak dopadlo. Minulk taneenici byli, le na ge texaske krajany vlddou kdyby nahodou dali prdci tjrclen hoch se poprvne usmal na matku dobre pobavili a take se o ne postarali nezakonitemu eloveku, a zaeinaji je kdy ho oslovila a pfivinula k sobe. dobfe. Zde v Dallasu tel jim poskytli beze vieho pougtet z price. Nekteri ti Tak tedy fekli, le budou miti krdsne ubytovani pies noc a pak veeeri dobrou delnici jsou tu u2 deli{ cas a mohli by svatky vdnoeni se s yjrm synkem. Jiste jim pfichystali v patek pled pro- dostati povoleni zde zustat, kdyby se jim to kaldjr pfeje aby meli radost, to gramem na Sokolovne. Bylo to hezice glo s tim k tifachlm, ale kaldjr ma ano? viechno a nezapomeneme jejich strach ze v geho a tak lide pfijdou o Stale se oznamuje, kolik letos rirzne pratelstvi a pfejeme jim vie dobre praci a majitel ztrati dobre delniky. organizace obdriely pfispevky od jednadale. Dekujeme panu redaktorovi za Bude s tim asi hodne starosti a kdolvi notlivai aby potfebnjr lid mel pane uvefejneni fotografie a vypsdni jak jak to bude dal. Meli by oboji vice o svdtky a jiste je ka2djr rad, to se to tak pekne jejich program se vydafil tarn ye torn lied& a delat vie die zakona. V stalo. Je to letos velmi gpatne kdy2 je West.

Houstonu u2 bylo propugteno moc lidi tolik nezamestnanjrch a maji starost o Ve vkchodnim malem meste v Tex- z prdee neb je strach z toho zakona livobyti a jak bude dale. asu jistjr sedmiletjr hoch potfebuje nove novel째. Je tu zle.

Dnes je televize pind zprav o tom jatra, ale lekafi .rekli, 2e jestli jeho Ve stredu minuleho tjrdne mel letadle "Voyager" kterjr leal kolem rozvedeni rodiee nebudou moci sehnat pohfeb ten policista kterk byl nahodou sveta celjrch 9 dni bez zastaveni a 90 tisic dolait za tu operaci, le bude zastielen druhkm policistou, kdy oba nabrdni novjrch zasob gasolinic. Ono to liv jen asi 16 mesicir aneb tfeba dva udelali najezd na misto kde jisti bide letadlo melo 17 tankir gasolinti a ten

14/VEST1sliK-31. prosince 1986 jim vystaeil na celou cestu a tak pfistali bez nehody v Kalifornii dnes rano-jeden mid a jedna fena. Je to zas neco zvlagrniho co dokazali, a jsme radi, pfijeli zpet v pofadku!

—SP J ST— Jan

Herben (1857-1936)

Dne g ni eulogickY elanek je vzpominkou na furnalistu, redaktora, politika a spisovatele Jana Herbena, jen zemfel koncem prosince (na StedrY den) pfed 50 lety. Jan Herben byl piwodem z vesnice Brumovice nachazejici se na Hustopeesku na jdni Morave. Vesnice Brumovice patfici v minulem stoleti k hejtmanstvi Hustopee, okres Klobuky, mela v roce 1880, 1196 obyvatel. Tato osada byla tedy die poetu obyvatelstva spige mestYs nee nepatrna viska. Dnegni osadni kostel svateho Antonina stoji na mists bkvaleho chramu, jef byl v roce 1637 (behem tficetilete valky 1618-1648) iipine znieen Mad'ary.

Sedumdesat let pozdeji, dala hrabenka Marie Antonie Czorborska, rozend knelna Liechten gtejnova, majitelka hodoninskeho panstvi, v 13rumovicich postavit v roce 1707 kapli, jef byla pozdeji (v roce 1784) roz gifena v nyne'lgi kostel. Obec Brumovice se pfipomind ji2 v roce 1131, kdy jejim majitelem bylo olomoucke probogstvi.

Tento majetek rozmnolil knife Sobeslav v roce 1170 a znovu potvrdil knife Bedrich v roce 1180. V roce 1460 Jindrich z Lipeho pfikoupil Brumovice k Hodoninu a tim pak osud teto osady byl spjat s hodoninskym panstvim. Jan Herben se tu narodil 7.kvetna 1857 v rodinE chudeho domkare, pozdEji hajneho. Po vychozeni ()beetle gkoly vystudoval v BrnE gymnasium a pak studoval v Praze na universite, kde se stal bakalarem ved a umeni se specilizaci na eegtinu a historii. Po studiich se Herben vEnoval furnalistice aekoliv jeho rodiee chteli, aby se stal knEzem. Nejprve byl zamestnan v redakci Narodnich lists a pak koncem roku 1886 zalofil easopis tas, kterSi dal do slufeb politicks skupine kolem universitniho profesora Tomage Masaryka. Ze zminene skupiny vznikla v roce 1901 politicks strana realisticka.

Z dusledku revolueniho roku 1848 vznikla v politickem hnuti ye stare vlasti v roce 1874 nova skupina vedend Karlem Sladkovsl4m, jed si dala nazev "mladoee g i", na rozdil od "staroeechii", kteri zustali verni Palackemu a Riegrovi. Casteene se jednalo o start osobni rozpor: jiz o Svatodu gnich svatcich roku 1848 to byl zejmena SladkovskY, kterY zbyteenYm srocovanim prafskeho obyvatelstva poskytl generalovi Windischgraetzovi zaminku k stfileni del na Prahu a zmafil tak Franti gkem PalackYm uspofadanY SlovanskY sjezd. Dal gi z davodit vzniku strany "mladoeechii" byla nejednota v torn jak mnoho pray pro eeskou fee je potfebi pofadovat na zemskYch snemech. (V roce 1861 doglo na morayskem snemu zasluhou Aloise Pralaka znovu k uplatneni eeskeho jazyka ve snemovnkh jednanich a dan tim pfiklad zemskernu snemu v Cechach.) Co se tYee jazykovYch pray tak byl "mladoeechy" pro svou smitlivost odsuzovan zejmena Palackeho spolupracovnik, pravnik Franti gek Ladislav Rieger (1818-1903).

K nadgeni pro statni samostatnost rodne zeme se zahy pfipojily rozliene smery v zasadnim nazirani na poslani 'di dee' lidske spolee'nosti a jeji hospodafske ukoly, ktere pak vedly k vzniku novYch politickYch stran. Prvni organizaene vznikla v roce 1878 a 20 let pozdeji docilila prvniho zastoupeni na fi g ske rade strana socialite demokraticka, ktera mela znaene obezfetnY vztah k narodostnim a

statopravnim otazkam. Tato strana se dokonce na sjezdu v Heinfeldu v Dolnim Rakousku spojila s rakouskYmi demokraty v jedinou stranu a pak tato spojend strana se na sjezdu v Brne v roce 1899 prohlasila pro zachovani Rakouska - Uherska na zpiisob narodnich kantontit ye SvYcarsku. V roce 1911 se ee gti socialni demokraty sice znovu osamostatnili, ale i pak se chovali ye vecech narodnostnich velmi smiflive. V roce 1896 vznikla strana agrarni, kde zahy se dostal do popfedi hostivalskY sedlak Antonin Svehla; neco pozdeji vstoupila na politickou scenu strana narodne socialisticka., jeji zakladatel Vaclav Klovae spojoval socialni reformy s vyhranenYm nacionalismem.

Realisticka strana T.G. Masaryka vznikla - jak jd v tomto elanku zmineno - v roce 1901 a v roce 1894 byla zaloiena strana kfestanskosocialni, kde pozdeji se ujal jejiho vedeni novojieinskY kaplan Jan Sramek.

Jan Herben ve sve funkci redaktora Casu byl prvni, kdo zaeal tiskem vydavat basne Petra Bezruee. Poezie tohoto slerskeho basnika, vlastnim jmenem Vladimira Vag ka z Opavy, se zaeala objevovat v HerbenovSich Besedach Casu od tinora 1899 a pak Bezrueovy basne vy gly souborne v roce 1903 s titulem Slerske eislo v Knihovniece Herbenova Casu. Herben se velmi aktivne podflel na politickem dEni ve stare vlasti ji2 koncem minuleho stoleti a po prvni svetove valve byl v letech 1918-1926 senatorem za politickou stranu socialne demokratickou. V teto dobe byl te1 redaktorem Narodnich listii a pozdeji Lidovych novin. Zemrel v 79 letech, 24.prosince 1936 v Praze.

Herbenova literarni einnost je predevgim publicistika. V proze je prfikopnicky vznamna jeho romanova kronika "Do tietiho a etvrteho pokoleni", v nif Herben promitl v osudech tli pokoleni rodu.

Hrabcii historicke i spoleeenske pomery morayskeho Slovacka od 18 stoleti ad po dobu autorova Ostfednim motivem tohoto dila je jednak konflikt mezi rodem panskeho draba a vesnickSrm lidem, jednak autorova myglenka, ze deti pykaji za provineni sqch predkil ("hrichy otcil budou trestany do tretiho a etvrteho pokoleni"). Tato kronika byla vydana knifne ve dvou svazcich v roce 1907; jine Herbenovo dilo Hosti gov, kniha zamyglem nad pfirodou a minulosti, taborsIceho kraje, vy glo rovnel ye dvou svazcich v roce 1907 a 1933. Hostigov je rovnef romanova kronika stejne jako Brumovice, obsahujici povidky z mora y skeho Slovacka, vydane posmrtne a minene jako protej gek k Hostigovu. Jan Herben sepsal tyto etenarsky dive povidky: Morayske obrazky (1889), Slovacke deti (1890), Na decline (1893) a Bratr Jan Paleeek, gagek kraje Jiiiho (1902). Herben vedle toho sepsal radu popularnE naueOch knih, nape. Karel Havlieek, Husitstvi a bratrstvi aj. Par jin rch praci tohoto spisovatele vzpominkoveho razu: Deset let proti proudu (1898), listy valeeneho deniku (9114-1918) a Kniha vzpominek z roku 1935 zpestruje Herbenovu ruznorodou tvorbu.

Dneini muj elanek v serii vzpominkoN4Tch eulogii vyznamm'rch lidi z davne ci blizke historie stare vlasti je poslednim v roce 1986, kdy nag Texas oslavoval 150 let sveho trvani. K tomuto bodu v zaveru meho elanku a k uza.verce tohoto roku komentuji nasledujici: Oslavy jubilea 150 let Texasu, ktere se konaly behem letogiho qroeniho roku v mnoha mistech nageho obrovskeho statu byly potadany rurt4mi zdejgimi narodostnimi skupinami. Na ge narodn]

vetev se na tEchto oslavach podiilela nEkolika podniky, z nichf nejvSrznamej g i bylo symposium Ceske hudby v Texasu, ktere nas velmi dobie representovalo u na gich spoluobeanil jineho piivodu. Organizator Dr. Clint Machann a jeho pomocnici si zasloufi pochvaly kaRieho z nas. (Dokazali jsme, de cestina je pravem treti reci Texasu.)

John J. Karas z Houstonu.

Learn Czech With Us 9th Lesson. Possessive Pronouns In The Accusative. Kdo, co.

Cesta. Sedime ve vlaku do Brna a slygime rdzne otazky a odpovedi.

Prosim vas, kam jede tento vlak? — Do Brna a pak dal na Slovensko. Kdy jsme v Brne? — Asi ye dvanact hodin.

Kde zastavuje tento vlak? — V Koline a v Ceske Trebove. Kde je jidelni — Tied vagOn zpfedu. Kolik je hodin?

— Je deset hodin a patnact minut. Jake je to mesto? -- To je velke a dtidefite mesto. Koho vidig na nastupi gti? — Vidim tarn Karla. Na koho eeka Karel?

Ceka na nas. Prosim Vas, sedi tady nekdo? — Ne, tady nikdo nesedi, tady je volno. KterY kufr je vas? — 2adnY, nemana kufr, ale jen tagku.

VOCABULARY: sedim — I sit, slygim — I hear, riiznY 4-- various, all kinds of, otazka — question, odpovecf, f. — answer, dal — further on, Slovensko -- Slovakia, zastavitju -- I stop (somewhere), vagon — car, carriage, jidelni vuz — dining car, diner, duledity — important, volno, adv. — (the place is) free, unoccupied.

1. The possessive pronouns in nominative and accusative, singular and plural, have the following endings: N. pl.

A. pl.

N. sg.

A. sg. me/moje mho mi/moji mtlj me/moje muj me/moje muj me/moje ma/moje mou/moji me/moje ing/moje me/moje me/moje n me/moje tvfij is defined like nub (tveho, tvou, tvi,' etc.) nate nageho nagi ma net nage nate nag mi nag nage nage nate nali nate nage nate n nage vat is declined like na (vateho, vate, vali, etc.), jeho (his) is not declined, jeji behaves like soft adjectives (e.g. Vidim jeji knihu, auto. Vidim jejiho bratra.) ma mi

g

2. Interrogative, indefinite and negative pronouns and adverbs. nejakY— some kdo— who ne'kdy— sometimes co— what nekde—somewhere kterY— which one jakY—what kind of nekam— somewhere nikoho— someone kdy— when kde— where (place) nikdo — nobody kde—where to (motion)nic— nothing koho— whom (Acc.) iadnY— none nikdy— never nekdo— somebody nikde— nowhere neco— something nikam— nowhere nekterY— some nikoho— no one

Observe: Kdo je to? — Karel. Koho vidim? — Karla. Co je to? — Still. Co vidim? — Stul. Kde je Karel? — V pokoji. Kam jde Karel? — Na prochazku. Kdy mss Cas? — V pondeli veeer. Ktere cvieeni pi geg? — Prvni cvieeni. Jake je to cvieeni? — Je tale (difficult).

3. Ordinal numerals. prvni, m., f., n.— first (decline like soft adjectives), druhY, -a, -é, -- second (decline like hard adjectives), tfeti— third, etvrtyfourth, patY— fifth, gestY— sixth, sedmY— seventh, osmY— eighth, devatY— ninth, desat y' — tenth.

Vyueovani seeskeho jazyka v Aliefu.

Aliefska veeerni gkola, v e'innosti pod zatitou Aliefskeho samostatneho gkolniho okresu (AISD), ma op& ye svem jarnim programu kurs hovorove eegtiny. Tento dvanacti tYdenni kurs zahaji prvni lekci v druhe polovine ledna 1987 ye stfedu 21. ledna. Vyueovat se bude jednou tYdne, vfdy ve stfedu, od 7 do 9 hodin veeer. Skolne, ustanovene veeerni g kolou, bude $40.00. Tento kurs bude zase zamEren na jednoduchou konversaci se zakladni mluvnici, k roz gireni hovoroqch moinosti vgude, kde je poufivana Ceska rev. Dal§i informace k tomuto oznamovanemu veeernimu vyueovani eeskeho jazyka zdell v gem zajemcilm kancelar veeerni gkoly.

Adresa: Alief Evening School AISD P.O. Box 68, Alief, TX 77411 Telefon: 498-8110 x 320 nebo 495-4053 Post Scriptum: Vyueovani ee gtiny a ueeni se Ceske reel je nezbytne k zachovani nageho na.rodniho dEdictvi v Texasu. Studiem eeskeho jazyka stava se vesmes ka2d3', student Ci studentka nageho piwodu daleko vic etnicky uvedomelt Ci uvedomeld. Tato fakta jsou v nynEjgim roce 150 letSrch narozenin Texasu obzvlagte diilefita.

Kafd5r tee vi, fe znalost jiiVch jazylal je vSihodou jak ye verejnem tak i v soukromem fivote; ee gtiny usnadni navic i studia ji0ch slovansl*h jazykii. Prosim upozornete na tento kurs eeg tiny v Aliefu sve pfibuzne, pfatele a zname; zapis je 14. nebo 15. ledna 6:30-8:30 vecer ye gSini jidelne.

Zapis je ovg em mo2nY tee po gtou pied zminenYmi daty. KaidY je upfimne vitan.

Ueitel John J. Karas z Houstonu.

Ceska vzdelavacf nadace statu Texas Jedna se o nagi budocnosti. Chceme ustanovit na jedne statni universite stolici eeskeho jazyka, kultury a literatury. Natal krajane tomu dobfe nerozumi - (teto veci).

Nagim ucelem je sebrati dostateenou sumu penez; to je kolem pal milionu aby z iirokft jsme mohli podporovat ee gtinu a nagi kulturu. To znamend, de kdyby nekdo chtel studovat ee gtinu dnes, anebo v roce 1999 anebo 2099 universita, kde bude ustanovand stolice eeskeho jazyka, by musela vyueovat ee gtine i kdyby byl jen

jeden prihlagen ke studiu.

Kdy vladni kruhy ye Washingtonu si preji, aby se vyueovalo ee gtine vgude tam, kde jests krajane Fiji a fee si udrfuji, jiste i girgi vefejnost by mela projevit vice zajmu o to, aby na ge deti a vnoueata nemusela studovat cizi jazyky, ale aby se ueila eegtine.

Prosim Vas, dobfe si to rozmyslete.

Ja pochybuji, de jestli se nam to nepodafi tecf, fe to asi nikdy se nestane. Koneim tu pisnieku eeskou: "Jestli nam zahyne, vkchno s ni pomine, potom u2 nebudem Ht."

g eky vypliiujte na The Czech Educational Foundation of Texas, c/o Jos. J. Skrivanek, Jr., pres., Rt. 3, Box 60 A, Caldwell, TX. 77836. Tato prosba neni omezena jen do statu Texas, ale nadacepfijme kaf'dou eastku odkudkoliv na teto zemekouli.

Jmeno dame: Adresa: Stat-_Zip-

Me'sto

Zavaznf ptispevek-

Obnos:$ Uvetejnit v tisku?

Ano

Wednesday, December 31, 1986-VESTNIK/15 Friday, Dec. 12-Social Night Saturday, Dec. 13-RVOS Lodge 46 Christmas Party Sunday, Dec. 14-Hoover Christmas Party Sunday, Dec. 21-Straten Christmas Party Thursday, Dec. 25-Soukup Christmas Party Friday, Dec. 26-Closed for Holidays

SPJST CALENDAR

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FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Wednesday, Dec. 31-Private Party Friday, Jan. 2-Board of Trustees' Meeting, 7:30 Saturday, Jan. 3-Wedding Sunday, Jan. 4-Lodge 6 Meeting & Installation of Officers, 1 p.m.; Youth Club Meeting, 2:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 9-Social Night Saturday, Jan. 10-West Young Farmers' Meeting/Supper Friday, Jan. 16CSocial Night

LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN Wednesday, Dec. 31-New Year's Eve Dance; music by Brazos C/W & Variety Joe Kuciemba Band Sunday, Jan. 11-SPJST Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 8-SPJST Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m.

LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX Wednesday, Dec. 31-New Year's Eve Dance, 8-12 with Goodtime Band Saturday, Jan. 10-Southern Wave Saturday, Jan. 17-Texas Unlimited Sunday, Jan. 18-SPJST Meetings, 2 & 3 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 24-People's Choice Saturday, Jan. 31-Good Time Band Saturday, Feb. 7-Texas Unlimited Saturday, Feb. 14-Southern Wave Sunday, Feb. 15-SPJST Meetings, 2 & 3 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 21-Texas Unlimited Saturday, Feb. 28-People's Choice

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LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS Wednesday, Dec. 31-New Year's Eve Dance; Music by The Polka Masters, 8:30 until ??

(Lodge meeting every 2nd Wednesday of each month; Bingo night every Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.

Lic. Permit No. 1740902352444-410001)

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LODGE NO. 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE Wednesday, Dec. 31-SPJST New Year's Eve Dance; Texas Tradition (Lodge meeting every third Monday night following Bingo) (License Permit Number is 30007284004-10010) LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Wednesday, Dec. 31-Fritz Hodde & The Fabulous Six; Reservations sold at Saturday Night Dances or call (817) 985-2545 Saturday, Jan. 3-Texas Turkey Band Sunday, Jan. 4-Lodge Officers Installed in Meeting at 2 p.m.; Youth Club Meeting, 2 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 10-Schraeder-Thompson Wedding; King of Swing playing Thursday, Jan. 15-East Bell Water Supply Annual Meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 17-Charlie's Polka Masters Monday, Jan. 19-Trustees' Meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 24-Jim. Howell & Texas Six Pack Saturday, Jan. 31-Fritz Hodde & The Fabulous Six Sunday, Feb. 1-Lodge & Youth Club Meetings, 2 p.m.

LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN Wednesday, Dec. 31-Lee Roy Matocha, 8:15-12:15; Tickets, $10 Per Person; No Reservations Saturday, Jan. 3-Texas Unlimited (C/W) Sunday, Jan. 11-Fabulous Six, 4-8 Saturday, Jan. 17-King of Swing Saturday, Jan. 24-Country Pride (C/W) Sunday, Jan. 25-Central Texas Sounds, 4-8 Saturday, Jan. 31-Hi-Toppers Saturday, Feb. 7-Debonaires, 9-1 Sunday, Feb. 8-Wence Shimek, 4-8 Sunday, Feb. 14-Clover Leaf Saturday, Feb. 21-King of Swing Sunday, Feb. 22-Lee Roy Matocha, 4-8 Saturday, Feb. 28-Lone Star Czechs (Most of our Saturday night dances are held from 8:30 to 12:30)

LODGE NO. 49, ROWENA Wednesday, Feb. 4-Lodge Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

(Happy Hour on Wednesdays, 6-10 p.m.; Game Social, 3rd Friday Night of each Month)

LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Wednesday, Dec. 31-Jerry Haisler & The Melody Five, 8-12; For Reservations call 985-2556 Wednesday, Jan. 7-Regular Lodge Meeting

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LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Wednesday, Dec. 31-Jodie Mikula (Lodge monthly meeting every second Thursday of each month, 8 p.m.)

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LODGE 28, EAST BERNARD Sunday, Jan. 4-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m.

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LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR Wednesday, Dec. 31-New Year's Eve Dance; Eddie Ray & The Polka Dots Saturday, Jan. 10-Taroky Night, 7-11 p.m.; Entry Fee, SI Sunday, Jan. 11-Lodge Meeting, 4 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 14-Taroky Night, 7-11 p.m.; Entry Fee, $1 (Lodge 29 Adult Meeting every 2nd Sunday, 4 p.m.; Youth Club Meeting, 3 p.m.) ***

LODGE NO. 35, ELK Saturday, Dec. 31-Topez Saturday, Jan. 3-The Bradshaws Saturday, Jan. 10-Cherokee Rose Sunday, Jan. 11-Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m.; YC Meeting, 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 17-First Class Saturday, Jan. 24-Topez Saturday, Jan. 31-Easy Saturday, Feb. 7-Country Light Sunday, Feb. 8-Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m.; YC Meeting, 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 14-Cherokee Rose Saturday, Feb. 21-Easy Saturday, Feb. 28-Topez

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LODGE NO. 66, WACO Wednesday, Dec. 31-Still Southern (Dance hours, 8 to 12)

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LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY Wednesday, Dec. 31-New Year's Eve Dance; Honky Tonk Hearts Saturday, Jan. 3-Borderline Saturday, Jan. 10-Texas High Riders Saturday, Jan. 17-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 LODGE NO. 79, CORPUS CHRISTI/SOKOL HALL Wednesday, Dec. 31-New Year's Eve Dance; Majek Orch.

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

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LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND Leather & Lace Wednesday, Dec. 31-New Year's Eve Dance; Debonaires Sunday, Jan. 4-Meeting & Installation of Officers, 2 p.m.; Meal served all attending (Bingo Night every Thursday, at 7 p.m.; Lic. Permit No. 30000077-419-001).

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LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVILLE Sunday, Jan. 11-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m.; Fried Chicken Dinner served at 12:15 p.m.; Ladies bring covered vegetable/pastry dishes

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LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Wednesday, Dec. 31-New Year's Eve Dance; Czech Harvesters Saturday, Jan. 17-Czech Harvesters ***

LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Friday, Dec. 6-Board of Trustees' Meeting, 7:30 p.m.; Afterwards Social, set up Christmas Tree/Decorate Lodge Hall Sunday, Dec. 7-Lodge 6 Meeting; Election of Officers for 1987, 1 p.m.; YC Meeting, 2:30 p.m.; Afterwards Christmas Party/YC Program/Visit by Santa/Gift Exchange/Turkey/Dressing Supper; Members bring Desserts Tuesday, Dec. 9-Appreciation Party

LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX Saturday, Dec. 6-Private Saturday, Dec. 13-Southern Wave Saturday, Dec. 20-Texas Unlimited Sunday, Dec. 21-SPJST Meetings, 2 p.m.; Directors' Meeting, 1:30 p.m.; Installation of Officers; Youth Club Meeting, 3 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 27-People's Choice Wednesday, Dec. 31-New Year's Eve Dance, 8-12 with Goodtime Band *** LODGE NO. 14, WESLEY Sunday, Dec. 14-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m. & Christmas Party at the Amos Adameks' home

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LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Wednesday, Dec. 31-Ray Jurecka (B/R); Dress Code Friday, Jan. 2-Texas Brew; True C/W Saturday, Jan. 3-Central Texas Sounds (formerly Ellinger Combo); Polkatime & C/W Wednesday, Jan. 7-Birthday Club Luncheon/Social Saturday, Jan. 10-Eddie Skeets; Big Band Sound *Dress Code Monday, Jan. 12-Lodge Monthly Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 14-Birthday Club Meeting/Lunch/Game Party Saturday, Jan. 17-Vrazels; Polkatime & C/W Friday, Jan. 23-Russ Morgan; Big Band Music *Dress Code Saturday, Jan. 24-Knights of Dixie; Ballroom/Variety Music Saturday, Jan. 31-Manny Green; Big Band Sound *Dress Code Wednesday, Feb. 4-Birthday Club Luncheon/Social & Card Party Friday, Feb. 6-Jan Garber; Big Band Music; Dress Code Saturday, Feb. 7-Rudy Kurtz (P/W & C/W) Monday, Feb. 9-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 11-Birthday Club Meeting/Luncheon/Card Party Saturday, Feb. 14-Al Pierson; Big Band USA; Dress Code Sunday, Feb. 15-Lodge 88's 22nd Anniversary Celebration-Dance from 5 to 9 p.m, Ray Jurecka (B/R & Variety) Friday, Feb. 20-Texas Brew; (C/W) Saturday, Feb. 21-Central Texas Sounds (formerly Ellinger Combo-P/W & C/W) Saturday, Feb. 28-Manny Green; Big Band Sound; Dress Code (*Dress Code Dances: Evening Attire, Ladies & Gentlemen) Bingo Games every Thursday, 7:15 Early Bird & 7:30 Regular Games; Lic. No. 3-000-621-2077-41001 (Men's Club meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7:30 a.m.; Breakfast/Meeting/Social) *** LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH Wednesday, Dec. 31-Country Boys of Ennis, 8:30-12:30 (Every Friday Night Ballroom Dancing)

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LODGE NO. 130, SOKOL iliKA Wednesday, Dec. 31-New Year's Eve Dance, 8:30-12:30; music by Allan Reeves Orch.; Limited Tickets (All Dress Code Dances, 8:30-12:30) *** LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON Sunday, Jan. 11-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m. *** LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH Wednesday, Dec. 31-New Year's Eve Dance; music by Danny Steagall Sunday, Jan. 11-Monthly Lodge Meeting, 3 P.m.

Saturday, Jan. 31-C/W Dance with Danny Steagall (Bingo every Friday, 7:30 p.m.)

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LODGE NO. 161, LA PARITA Sunday, Mar. 8-Quarterly Lodge Meeting, 11:30 a.m. at Gate Way (formerly K-Bob's) at Pleasanton, Texas *** LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA Wednesday, Dec. 31-New Year's Eve Dance; Texas Brew, 9-2; Party favors/black-eyed peas/sausage/cornbread at midnight, $12.50 per person Saturday, Jan. 3-Nashville Express (C/W) Saturday, Jan. 10-Original River Road Boys (C/W) Saturday, Jan. 17-Wilderness (C/W) Friday, Jan. 23-Sammy Jensen Orchestra (B/R) Saturday, Jan. 24-South Texas Bohemian Cowboys (C/W) Saturday, Jan. 31-Texas Brew (C/W) Saturday, Feb. 7-Neal Hart (C/W) Saturday, Feb. 14-Legends (C/W) Saturday, Feb. 21-Nashville Express (C/W)

Saturday, Feb. 28-Texas Brew (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.; Friday night dances, 8:30-12:30; Saturday night dances, 9-1) **A

LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Wednesday, Dec. 31-Fire Creek Band Saturday, Jan. 3-Debonaires Saturday, Jan. 10-Sterling Country Saturday, Jan. 17-Gentries Saturday, Jan. 24-Firecreek Saturday, Jan. 31-Travis County Line Saturday, Feb. 7-Sterling Country Saturday, Feb. 14-Debonaires Saturday, Feb. 21-Gentries Saturday, Feb. 28-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, 7:30 p.m. Bingo every Tuesday, doors open at 5:30 p.m. and Game time, 7 p.m.; License No. 17420422390-41002)

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LODGE NO. 178, LONGVIEW-KILGORE Wednesday, Dec. 31-Wind River

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LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON Wednesday, Dec. 31-Country Junction Tuesday, Jan. 6-Board of Trustees' Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 20-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

(All Saturday night dances: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.)

(Board Meeting every 1st Tuesday of the month, 7:30 p.m.; Lodge Meeting every 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7:30 p.m.)

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LODGE NO. 183, MID-CITIES Wednesday, Dec. 31-New Year's Dance; Allen & Music Makers (C/W & P/W Music), 9-1 (Bingo every Sunday, 2 p.m.; Tuesday andThursday, 7:30 p.m.; License Permit #17516910506-41002) (For Lodge Rentals, call Tony Sanchez (264-9691), or Pat Sill (265-5618)

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LODGE NO. 186, CALDWELL Wednesday, Dec. 31-New Year's Eve Dance, 8-12; The Images featuring Melissa Prescott with Burleson County Opery Backup; For Reservations call: 535-4504 (Regular Lodge Meeting on second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m.)

(Bingo Games every Monday, Wednesday & Saturday; Bingo License No. 17420733093-41002) LODGE NO. 187, ROUND ROCK Wednesday, Dec. 31-People's Choice Friday, Jan. 2-Leather & Lace Saturday, Jan. 3-Texas Fever Friday, Jan. 9-Debonaires Saturday, Jan. 10-People's Choice Friday, Jan. 16-"CURRENT" (50s Music R 'n R) Saturday, Jan. 17-Leather & Lace Friday, Jan. 23-People's Choice Saturday, Jan. 24-Debonaires Friday, Jan. 30-Velvets Saturday, Jan. 31-"CURRENT" (50s Music R 'n R) Friday, Feb. 6-Leather & Lace Saturday, Feb. 7-Texas Fever Friday, Feb. 13-Debonaires Saturday, Feb. 14-People's Choice Friday, Feb. 20-Velvets Saturday, Feb. 21-Leather & Lace Friday, Feb. 27-People's Choice Satutday, Feb. 28-Debonaires (Friday Night Dances, 8-12 p.m.; Saturday Night Dances, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.) *** LODGE NO. 188, CENTERVILLE Wednesday, Dec. 31-Heart of Texas Road Gang, 8.30-12:30 Saturday, Jan. 3-Rick Ellis Saturday, Jan. 10-G&B Sounds Saturday, Jan. 17-Ambush Monday, Jan. 19-Lodge Meeting,7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 24-G&B Sounds Saturday, Jan. 31-Cumberland Gap Band ***

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