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Jeffrey Charles Applewhite 4648 1 winpost, Dallas, TX.; Parents: John and Joan Applewhite; Graduated: Jesuit High (Dallas); Now Attending: University of Notre Dame; Major: Undecided; Member: Lodge 92, Ft. Worth.

James Gregory Blankenship Rt. 1, Box 170, Seymour, TX.; Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Edward E. Blankenship; Graduated: Seymour High; Now Attending: Texas Tech University; Major: Agricultural Economics; Member: Lodge 73, Seymour.

Cindy Cay Chafin Rt. 2, Box 18H, Huntington, TX.; Pal ents: Haiold & Lillie Chafin; Graduated: Huntington High; Now Attending: Stephen F. Austin; Major: Elementary Education Member: Lodge 17, New Tabor.

Jean Ann Dorotik Rt. 3, Box 251, El Campo, TX.; Parents: Jerome and Georgia Dorotik; Graduated: El Campo High (May, 1987); Now Attending --; Plan to Major: Elementary Education; Member: Lodge 30, Taiton.

David Dohnalik 2013 South 53rd, Temple, TX.; Parents: Laddie and Emily Dohnalik; Graduated: Temple High; Now Attending: --; Major --; Member: Lodge 47, Seaton.

Traci Lynn Green 2231 Droxford, Houston, TX.; Parents: Larry Albert Green and Betty Gayle Green; Graduated: Waltrip High (1987); Now Attending: Waltrip High; Plans to Major: Business; Member: Lodge 88, Houston.

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Julia Elizabeth Bedrich 8202 Shadowood Dr., Austin, TX.; James and Mary Bedrich; Graduated: Sidney Lanier High (Austin); Now Attending: University of Texas (Austin, Sept. 198 71; Major: Applied Music - Piano Performance); Member: Lodge 24, evelom

Vanessa Biskup 10th & Avenue A, Buckholts, TX.; Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Joe Biskup; Graduated: Buckholts High; Now Attending: - -; Major: Medical Lab Technician; Member: Lodge 15, Buckholts.

Karen Melissa Bohac 8201 Brettonwoods, Austin, TX.; Parents: Alvin and Laura Bohac; Graduated: John H. Reagan High; Now Attending: --; Major --; Member: Lodge 20, Granger.

Maureen [Molly) Carr 5843 Vanderbilt, Dallas, TX.; Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Carr; Now Attending: Bishop Lynch High (Dallas); Member: Lodge 84, Dallas.

Kimberly Deann Dornak Rt. 1, Box 214, El Campo, TX.; Parents: Larry and Delores Dornak; Graduated: El Campo High; Now Attending: Wharton County Junior College; Major: Elementary Education; Member: Lodge 30, Taiton.

Robert James Hejl 24485 Belmar Dr., Elkhart, Indiana; Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Alvin J. Hejl; Graduated: Concord High School; Now Attending: Purdue University; Major: Aeronautical Engineering; Member: Lodge 47, Seaton.

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Thought for the Day Nothing in this world is so powerful as an idea whose time has come.

Victor Hugo ***

The month of September has arrived with some pleasant temperatures and to remind us it's time for school days plus some district fall meetings already scheduled in September which are posted in the Bulletin Board. This month also reminds us of numerous activities throughout the state, namely: Caldwell Kolache Festival September 12th Lodge 84, Dallas Czech Fest September 13th Miss America Pageant -- September 19 District H Meeting/Carnival September 20th District V Meeting/Family Day September 20th ***

deducted from the death benefit. Term insurance is strictly no frills. It has no borrowing or savings elements.

Premiums are set according to your age and health, making the initial cost less`than for whole life. Term coverage lasts for a specific period, usually 1, 5 or 10 years, rather than for life. But it is convertible and renewable. The higher cost of term later in life may be offset by the need for less coverage, since your insurance requirements usually diminish by then. One of the most popular new types of policies is universal life. Like whole life, it provides lifetime coverage, cash value and low - rate loans, plus investment potential. Unlike whole life, death benefits and premiums of universal policies are flexible. You can raise or lower coverage by increasing or cutting premiums.

Check our SPJST new types of life insurance. Call the sales representative or the Insurance Department at the Home Office. Remember, your "Best's Insurance Reports" -- are found in many public libraries. ***

One of the best ways parents can help their children do well in school is to visit at the start of classes and talk to the principal and teachers. Yet many parents fail to do this. In one recent Maryland study, more than a third of the parents surveyed said they had not met with a teacher during the year. Almost 60 percent said they never talked with a teacher by phone.

Many said they felt uncomfortable meeting with teachers because they didn't know what questions to ask.

Here, from the Department of Education, are a few suggestions: What will your child be learning in the all - important fields of mathematics and reading during the year? In math, for example, will it be decimals, fractions or division? If the meeting takes place after classes have begun, ask to see examples of your child's work. What must your child learn to be promoted? What kinds of tests does the teacher give, and how often are they scheduled? How much homework is assigned, and what role should parents play in seeing that it is done?

How often are report cards sent home?

For additional tips, write for a brochure, "Parents: Here's How to Make School Visits Work." Send $1 to Consumer Information Center, Dept.

183R, Pueblo, Colorado 81009.

Members and Readers: When is the last time you checked your life insurance? Most people buy policies soon after they start working, file them away and forget them. That can be a big mistake. The insurance that met your needs as a younger person may be inadequate later when you may have a spouse, children or an elderly parent to look after. The average family has average coverage, but your insurance needs can be much higher. On the other hand, if you no longer have dependents at home or have built a sizable estate, you may not need that much coverage. You should review your needs every five years or so or when your circumstances change.

Proceed carefully. There are lots of new kinds of policies on the market.

The difference between the assets you will pass on to your beneficiaries and what they will actually need equals the insurance coverage you should have. Add up your family's requirements, making sure to include death - related expenses such as funeral and probate costs, estate taxes and uninsured medical bills. Take long term expenses into account -- mortgage *** payments, daily living expenses, child care and college education. Estimate Young men who fail to register with how many years your heirs need help. the Selective Service when they turn Factor in inflation, and add $10,000 18, as required by federal law, can pay for unexpected emergencies. Next, a stiff penalty. Not only are they total the family assets -- including real subject to a fine of up to $250,000 and - estate equity, personal belongings, five years' imprisonment but they also individual retirement accounts, become ineligible for federal pension benefits, Social Security employment, student aid and job payments -- and existing life insurance. training programs. The law, passed in If you wind up minus on the asset side, 1980, requires all male citizens and you should add insurance. A plus resident aliens to register within 30 result could mean reducing coverage. days of their 18th birthday. There is Chances are, however, that you will no longer any draft, of course, but need more rather than less. registration was resurrected to keep If you decide to buy more insurance, track of potential draftees, just in case. you will find many varieties. All are Do not delay too long in signing up. descended from two types of coverage Once you turn 26, you are no longer -- whole life and term. Whole - life eligible to register and are permanently insurance offers a fixed amount of barred from federal employment and coverage during the holder's lifetime, benefits. And do not think you won't plus a savings program. Premiums be found out. The service matches its start high, but remain constant. That registration lists against state motor makes whole life more expensive early vehicle records and federal student on but cheaper later. You can cancel aid forms. In addition, many states the policy at any point and receive the now require registration before cash value -- a portion of the premiums granting aid to students or hiring that you pay. You can also borrow applicants for jobs with state agencies. against the policy's cash value at low interest rates. You do not have to *** repay the loan, but the balance is

Wednesday, September 9, 1987---VESTNiK/3

SPJST MONTHLY INSURANCE REPORT 8/31/87 * TOP SALES REPRESENTATIVES * * ACCORDING TO EARNED PREMIUMS * District I — DONNIE VICTORICK District II — CHARLIE WAITS District III — LARRY LAZNOVSKY District IV — MARTHA BROZ MONTH-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR * INSURANCE WRITTEN AND ISSUED * INS. ISSUED APPS. INS. WRITTEN DIST.

YEAR-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR * INSURANCE WRITTEN AND ISSUED * INS. ISSUED APPS. INS. WRITTEN DIST.

18 39 16 4 19 24 15 2

$371,050.00 1,427,500.00 594,000.00 175,000.00 207,500.00 229,000.00 382,000.00 35,000.00

$246,050.00 1,549,500.00 363,000.00 75,000.00 411,600.00 102,000.00 153,000.00 85,000.00

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9

137

$3,421,050.00

$2,985,150.00

TOTAL-

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9

TOTAL-

District V — JERRY PROCHAZKA District VI — ANNIMAE MERTA District VII — HELEN PAVELKA District IX HOME OFFICE

119 454 192 60 445 122 123 11

$3,372,050.00 12,433,200.00 5,045,500.00 1,848,500.00 6,732,311.00 2,679,000.00 2,716,000.00 315,000.00

$2,620,050.00 10,798,200.00 4,087,500.00 1,453,500.00 5,989,660.00 2,037,000.00 2,279,000.00 290,000.00

1,526

$35,141,561.00

$29,554,910.00

BERNARD M. GEBALA VICE PRESIDENT

From The Vice President's Office News Release

VI Held Insurance Seminars District

SFR Jerome Hlavaty held workshops at El Campo and Hallettsville along with District Director Matt S. Vanek.

There were 20 sales representatives in attendance at these workshops. We appreciate the efforts of these sales representatives and urge those who are not active to come join us.

It is the duty of the lodge and its members to support the sales representatives of your lodge and help them secure new members in order to keep your lodge alive and growing.

Please urge the sales representatives of your lodge to attend the insurance seminars so that they can better serve your membership.

[Editor's Note: Regrettably, we were unable to process the photos.]

SPJST MORTGAGE INTEREST Kay Lynn Kovar Kay Lynn Kovar has recently been appointed as a sales representative for Lodge No. 25 Ennis, Texas. Ms. Kovar has been trained in helping you or your family with insurance needs. If you live in the Ennis area, give her a call at AC 214 - 875 - 8309 and she will be happy to be of assistance to you.

Fraternally, Bernard M. Gebala Vice President —SPJST-

RATES Home or Farm Mortages: 9-1/2% for 10 years 10% for 11 to 15 years 10-1/4% for 16 to 20 years

Commercial Mortages: 10-1/2% for 1 to 10 years 11% for 11 to 15 years No Points

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District V Family Day Dear Members: The District V Family Day will be on September 20th at Lodge No. 88, 1435 Beall Street, Houston, We hope you are planning to come.

Beginning at 12 noon, we will have a short social. We District V officers want to thank Lodge No. 88 for donating a keg of beer. There will be accordion music to entertain you at noon and during the afternoon.

At 12:30 we will have a covered dish dinner with the district furnishing the meat. Each family is asked to bring a covered dish or a dessert.

We want you SPJST artists to bring your paintings for us to enjoy. You can bring paintings for all categories: (1) Landscapes (2) Flowers (3) Still life (objects, etc.) Three ribbons will be given in each category.

At 1:30 p.m. we i will have a very short meeting to decide the place for our spring meeting. There will be no speeches or reports. A program of comical dialogues follows immediately.

After the drawing of door prizes (cash prizes donated by members), we will have a social hour when you can enjoy the fellowship of members of

other lodges.

As you can see, this is a fun and fellowship day for you and your family, and we district officers hope you are planning to come.

Fraternally yours, Tillie Helmcamp —SPJST-

District V Members!

Attention

ATTRACTION: DISTRICT V FAMILY DAY SEPTEMBER 20, 1987 Be sure to mark your calendar for Sunday, September 20, 1987 to attend District V Family Day at Lodge 88, 1435 Beall Street, Houston. It's a covered dish dinner; District V will furnish the meat and you bring a casserole or dessert - enough for members of your party. We hope to make this a real fun - day with arts' displays and comical dialogue skits.

Members of various lodges in District V will be participating.

See you Sunday, September 20th at Lodge 88.

Tennie Walla District V Secretary —SPJST-

RATE FOR UNIVERSAL LIFE:

INTEREST

907o annualized effective through 10-31-87

el/VESTNiK-Wednesday , September 9, 1987

Thomas J. Kopriva 1917 South 55th, Temple, TX.; Parents: Johnnie and Martha Kopriva; Graduated: Temple High; Now Attending: --; Major: --; Member: Lodge 47, Seaton.

Timothy Hale Orsak Rt. 2, Box 37, Seymour, TX.; Parents: Eddie Joe and Alice Orsak; Graduated: Seymour High; Now Attending: Texas Tech University (Fall); Major: Mathematics; Member: Lodge 73, Seymour.

Joseph Patrick Hubik 4324 Chestnut, Mesquite, TX.; Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Wesley G. Hubik; Graduated: North Mesquite High; Now Attending: Baylor University; Major: Business; Member: Lodge 84, Dallas.

Kimberly Jez 3105 Oakdale, Temple, TX.; Parents: Lewis and Donna Jez; Graduated: Temple High (1987); Now Attending: --; Plan To Major: Accounting; Member: Lodge 87, Temple.

Rodney A. Hugghins Rt. 1, Box 198A, Rusk, TX.; Parents: Hugghins; Glenn and Peggy High; Now Graduated: Rusk Attending: Texas A&M University; Electrical Engineering; Major: Member: Lodge 74, Lovelady.

Deborah Ann Jones 2417 Tyler, Deer Park, TX,; Parents: James E. and Patricia A. Jones; Graduated: Deer Park High; Now Attending: Texas A&M University; Major: Accounting; Member: Lodge 91, San Jacinto.

Loree Frances Kovar P.O. Box 66, Snook, TX.; Parents: Larry and Yvonne Kovar; Graduated: Snook High; Now Attending: Texas A&M University (Fall); Major: Agricultural Economics/Agri Business; Member: Lodge 9, Snook.

Shawn Roy Peal 6809 Crosstimbers, Corpus Christi, TX.; Parents: Sam and Sue Peal; Graduated: Mary Carroll High; Now Attending: Texas A&M University (Fall); Major: Chemistry; Member: Lodge 79, Corpus Christi.

John Herbert Jasek Rt. 3, Box 182A (Wiederstein Rd.), Cibolo, TX.; Parents: Ernest and Gladys Jasek; Graduated: Samuel Clemens High; Now Attending: Texas A&M University; Major: Electrical Engineering; Member: Lodge 185, New Braunfels

Melissa Ann King Rt. 2, Box 156B, Pfluger"ille, TX.; Parents: Claude J. and Irene King; Graduated: Pflugerville High (1987); Now Attending: University of Texas (Fall); Major: Basketball Coach/Minor in English; Member: Lodge 29, Taylor.

Scott David Listiak P.O. Box 704, Crockett, TX.; Parents: Dean and Billie Listiak; Graduated: Crockett High; Now Attending: University of Texas (Fall); Major: Engineering; Member: Lodge 74, Lovelady.

William Arnold Rek Rt. 4, Box 233, El Campo, TX.; Parents: Eugene and Bernice Rek; Graduated: El Campo High (1987); Now Attending: --; Major: Computer Science; Member: Lodge 40, El Campo - Hillje.

Jennifer B. Jez 3409 Northwood, Temple, TX.; Parents: Mr. and Mrs. John B. Jez; Graduated: Temple High ; Now Attending: North Texas State University; Major: Business; Member: Lodge 87, Temple.

Kenneth Ray Klanika Rt. 1, Box 230, Taft, TX.; Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Alton Klanika; Graduated: Taft High; Now Attending: Texas A&M University; Major: Agricultural Engineering; Member: Lodge 79, Corpus Christi.

Melanie Kay Matus Rt. 4, Box 50, Caldvvell, TX.; Parents: Dorothy and Edward Matus: Graduated: Caldwell High; Now Business Attending: --; Major: Administration & Marketing; Member: Lodge 17, New Tabor.

Lisa Ann Reznik 1529 Mapleton Dr., Dallas, TX.; Parents: Raymond and Catherine Reznik; Graduated: Bishop Lynch High (Dallas); Expected College: Stephen F. Austin State University; Major: Psychology; Member: Lodge 84, Dallas.

Wednesday, September 9, 1987—VESTNIK/5

Our belated condolences go to his family.

To the faithful, see you on Sunday at 2 p.m. and this writer remains --Joseph D. Nezval President —SPJST--

Lodge 47, Seaton Sponsoring Bus To State Fair

Randall Gene Riggins 1215 Bay Oaks, Houston, TX.; Parents: Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Riggins; Graduated: Waltrip High; Now Attending: --; To Major: Music or Business; Member: Yes.

Cynthia Ellyn Tomasek Rt. 1, Box 101A, Georgetown, TX.; Parents: Allan R. and Mary Ann Tomasek; Graduated: Granger High; Now Attending: Temple Junior College (Fall); Major: --; Member: Lodge 20, Granger.

Dear Brothers and Sisters: At the last lodge meeting, we voted to sponsor a bus to the Czech Day at the State Fair in Dallas on Sunday, October 18th. If you are interested in riding a bus, contact Martha Klusacek (817) 978 - 7395 mornings or evenings after 6 p.m. to reserve a seat. You have until Sunday, October 4th to have your reservation paid for in advance.

Lodge 47 members have the first priority. There are to be no refunds.

Dorothy Pechal, Reporter —SP J

ST— Lodge 54 Third Quarterly Meeting

Sherry Ann Saathoff 13308 Old Gregg Lane, Pflugerville, TX.; Parents: Harley and Emily Saathoff; Graduated: Pflugerville High (1987); Now Attending: Pflugerville High; Major: Business (University of Texas); Member: Lodge 29, Taylor.

Veronica Anne Schneider Rt. 3, Box 2, Hutto, TX.; Parents: Ronald and Phyllis Schneider; Graduated: Hutto High; Now Attending: --; Major: Undecided; Member: Lodge 29, Taylor.

Gwenda Wilson 6411 Lindyann, Houston, TX.; Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Orman Wilson; Graduated: Waltrip High (1987); Now Attending: --; Major --; Member: 5 years.

Michael Paul Wilson Rt. 1, Box 7K, Manor, TX.; Parents: Lonnie and Joan Wilson; Graduated: Manor High; Now Attending: Texas A&M University (Fall); Major: Agricultural Engineering; Member: Home Office.

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Lodge 28, East Bernard

Lee Ann Sommer 12903 Kathy Ln., Cypress, TX.; Parents: Lyndon and Beverly Sommer; Graduated: Cy - Fair High (1987); Now Attending: --; To Major: Health Sciences; Member: Lodge 176, Houston Northwest.

Dear Members: A reminder --- This Sunday, the 13th, will be the regular monthly meeting of Lodge Karel Jonas. It will start at 2 p.m. in the small office at 106 Leveridge. No changes in the "Order of Business" or agenda.

The luncheon gathering is still scheduled after the meeting upstairs in the hail.

It has been learned, since this writer's last letter, that Brother John Urban of Wharton has passed away.

Lodge 54, West will hold the third quarterly meeting at 2 p.m. en September 13th in Lone Star Hall.

All members are urged to attend.

There will be food served by the Kitchen Committee and ladies of the lodge are asked to please bring desserts.

I'm hoping to see a large turnout at this meeting.

Anne Emery, English Reporter SPJST-

51, Ellinger Membership Picnic Lodge

Dear Members: We must realize that time does not wait for anyone or anything; it continues to move steadily and continually at the same rate of speed regardless of the weather conditions or any other obstacles or excuses. Thus, the time has come for us to bring to you this reminder calling your attention to the lodge's membership picnic to be held this year on Sunday, September 20th.

This year, as in previous years, we will have the picnic at the Ellinger Chamber of Commerce Building, known as the (Biggest Little Chamber of Commerce in the U.S.) and it is located in the midst of our little city with the biggest building in town. You can't miss it!

This is the final notice you will receive. We will not mail out any letters or cards. We realize that many of our members do not receive the Vestnik, so we ask those of you who read this reminder to please mention picnic to as many fellow - members as possible. Above all, don't forget to make your own plans and preparations to attend this wonderful "Get together" which comes only once every two years. The frequency of the picnics can be changed, but only by the majority of the members. If that is what you have in mind, bring it up at the brief business meeting at the picnic.

The lodge picnic is the time and place where you have the opportunity to meet your fellow - members and their family. It is here that you find out who are your lodge brothers and sisters, it is like a large family get together. You may wonder: how much will all of this cost? NOTHING!

Absolutely no charge to any active member of Lodge No 51. (There is a catch to this -- we expect you to bring along your hefty appetite!)

As mentioned above there is no charge for active members of this lodge. However, we will ask for a donation of $2 from the household members. Household members are those members of the household family who are not members of the lodge. We will also ask for a $3 donation from all inactive members and any outsiders. Inactive members are those members of this lodge who do not have their local dues paid up to - date. This is very important, because without any local dues we could not have our picnics, nor would we be able to operate efficiently as a lodge. There are expenses connected with the operation of a lodge regardless how large or how small the lodge may be. If you do not have your dues paid up - to - date, you may do so at the picnic.

The day's activity will begin at 10:30 a.m. with the registration, followed by "Happy Hour" with free refreshments at 12 noon and serving of the meal at 12:30 p.m. which will be followed by a brief business meeting at 1:30 p.m.

For the dinner meal, we will serve barbecued chicken and sausage plus several other dishes. Brothers John C. Divin and Gus L. Hruska are the food and drinks committeemen. They are in charge of this activity, they are responsible for the appointment of the Kitchen Committee as well and, believe it or not, they have a great responsibility and plenty Of work, so if any of you would like to pitch - in and help in any way, please get in touch with either one of them. They will need workers I am sure. Your offer to help will be appreciated.

If you have any questions please write, call or come to ask either President Ludwig Kocian, Vice President F.R. Hruska or yours truly, the secretary, and we will be happy to answer your questions to the best of our ability.

So now since you have all the "info" it is time to make your arrangements to come and spend 'a pleasant day in Ellinger on Sunday, September 20th. Are you going to come? Huh? D.A. Juren, Secretary —SP J ST—

Members and family enjoying Lodge 72 social.

Lodge No. 72, Cameron Social Dear SPJST Members: Lodge No. 72 Cameron's next meeting will be held Tuesday, October 13 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at Sister Lillian Mikulec's home on Farm Road 2269. I hope to see you there.

Katherine Bedrich, Secretary —SPJST-

6/VĚSTNÍK-Wednesday,

September

9, 1987

Our sympathy is extended to the families oťRobert Mitchell, to Georgia and l.adis Navratil on the lO'>S of ner mother and to Millie Bartek on the iof>, o l her mot her (also 1 he grandmoi her

o! Wallace Bartek). all 01 your days be beautiful!

Fraternally, Dorothy Chervenka -SPJST-

Lodge No . 88, Houston

Members and friends enjoying

social at the American

Legion facilities.

Dear Brothers and. Sisters: All members are urged to attend the monthly lodge meeting to be held on Monday. September 14, 1987, al 7:30 p.m, AU committee members are reminded to attend our monthly lodge meetings.

Please mark your calendar and plan to attend the District V Family Day to be held on Sunday, September 20th. A covered dish dinner will be served and District V will furnish the meat. Sister Tillie Helmcamp, our District V president, has planned an enjoyable day for our members.

Brother Bill Souchek will be teaching the Czech language at our lodge this ťali. Classes will be held in the drning area ť1 om 7:30 to 9:30 p.m on the following

Monday

Brother Anthony and Sister Alma Trilicek celebrated their SOth wedding anniversary.

evenings:

September 21, 28; October 5, 19, 16; November 2, 16, 23, 30; December 7 The only cost involved is the purchase of the textbook.

Upcoming

Buckholts Lodge 15 President Joe Zajicek [left] and District II Director Willie E. Kohutek [right] were among the guests enjoying the occasion.

dances include: Saturday, September 12th - Manny Green; admission is $ t 7 per couple and the dress code will be observed; Saturday, September 19th - Vrazcls; Saturday, September 26th - Jan Garber; admission is $20 per couple and the dress code will be observed; Saturday, October 3rd - Central Texas Sounds.

The kitchen is open during the Saturday evening dances.

Frances E. Vala Second Vice President -SPJST-

Lodge 133, San Antonio Minutes of August 16, 1987 SPJST Meeting

Lodge 72 door prize winners, L to R: Secretary Katherine Bedrich, Sarah Jo Slavik, youth winner; Billy Vanza, adult winner, and Treasurer Lillian Mikulec.

Lodge Hvězda Praporu No. 77, Bomarton To All Lodge No. 77 Members: This is to inform you that all the officers and members who were present at the July 19, 1987 meeting voted to merge with Lodge Sam Houston No. 73. in Seymour, Texas.

*** To All Officers and Members of Lodge 73, Sam Houston: Our lodge officers and members are kindly asking you all to accept us into your Lodge No. 73, Sam Houston in Seymour, Texas.

If accepted, we will drop our Lodge No. 77 and you all will retain your Lodge No. 73 as of present.

Fraternally, Lillie Ptacek Lodge 77 Secretary -SPJST-

·Lodge No. 87, Temple SPJST Lodge No. 87, Temple held their regular meeting Friday evening, August 14th at 7:30 p.m. with President Ladis Navratil presiding.

Flag Bearer Lad Zátopek led the lodge in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

Members remained standing in silent tribute to deceased member Robert Mitchell.

The members of the previous meeting were read and approved as read.

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

Millie Schiller was our guest.

An ice cream supper was served with Jerry Valchar as host.

The next meeting will be Friday evening, September 11th at 7:30 p.m.

Hot dogs will be served during the social hour.

Get well wishes are extended to all convalescing.

The August meeting of SPJST Lodge No. 133 was convened at the St. Margaret Mary Activity Center at 2:05 p.m. President Anthony Trilicek led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was observed for all deceased members.

The roll call of officers showed all present except Treasurer Kathy Uribe.

The minutes were read. Mrs. Anabel Riley corrected the minutes to read that Louis Krupala not Bennie Krupala had died in July. Entertainment chairman Sister Lucile Dlugosh reported a balance of $208.15 which included the donation of the birthday cake of Sister Riley and $2 donated by Sister Marie Netek.

There were no reports from the publication chairman or the English and Czech reporters.

Sister Marcella Kleprlik, the anniversary chairman, was absent due to illness. Brother Kleprlik reported that Grace and Emil Rohan were celebrating their 46th wedding anniversary, Mary and Albin Popp their 48th anniversary, and Alma and Anthony Trilicek (50 anniversary).

Sister Jarolyn Popp presented Brother and Sister Trilicek a corsage and boutonniere with the congratulations of our lodge members. President Trilicek reported on their anniversary celebration in Frelsburg, Texas.

Members oť the lodge congratulated Brother Alfred Kalmus and Sister Miroslava Phelps on their birthdays.

Old Business: Brother Don Netek distributed the drawing tickets for the lodge's fund - raiser. The members were asked to sell as many as possible.

The drawing will be held in December.

President Trilicek then discussed "Fratemalist of the Year." Sister Evelyn Matula reminded the members that Brother Emil Matula had declined the nomination since he had not been .active in the lodge's activities for the last three years. As a result, Brother Don Netek was unanimously supported as fraternalist of the year.

New Business: It was motioned by Brother Netek and seconded by Sister V. Fajkus to cancel the September meeting because the KJT and KJZT were holding their fund - raiser. The motion carried.

With no further business, birthday congratulations were extended to Sister Miroslava Phelphs and Brother Alfred Kalmus. 'Split the Pot" was won by Sister Marie Netek and Brother James Dlugosh. Attendance prizes were won by Michelle Popp, 1st; Mary Kostelnik, 2nd; Henrietta Kalmus, 3rd; Bill Mares, 4th.

A motion was then made by Sister Viola Fajkus and seconded by Sister Grace Rohan to adjourn. The members enjoyed refreshments and a games party.

Please mark your calendar -- NO meeting Sunday, September 20th; the next meeting will be Sunday, October 18, 1987.

Jarolyn Popp -SPJST-

Wednesday, September 9, 1987—VESTNIK /7

June 7th meeting at Prasatik's -Presentation of 50 - year pin to Georgia Robertson by Brother Gene

McBride of Supreme Lodge; lodge President Sharon Gavin at left.

Previous meeting at Prasatik's on June 7, L to R: Svatava Jakubson, Doris Boriski, Secretary Raymond Prasatik and President Sharon Gavin.

who was unable to attend; his father in - law, Brother Albert Heine is gravely ill in the hospital. The members voted to send a monetary gift to Mr. Heine in lieu of flowers.

We were happy to have Brian and Mary Jo Mikeska with their three children, Amy Kathleen, Jeffrey Andrew and Colleen Marie, the newest member of their family with us.

It was good to see Linda Johnson, her family and guests.

Georgia Robertson brought her guest, Mrs. Lora Ruggles Our daughter, Virginia and her husband Jay Dornoff, brought 7 Japanese young men from Houston who provided groceries for their own cookout and refreshments. They are from the Inter - Act program and were on tour conducted by Virginia and Jay visiting places of interest in local Central Texas surroundings.

Besides the above, the Sponbergs, Prasatiks, Boriskis and Dr. Svatava Jakobson were present.

The attendance total was 29; most of them took advantage of swimming in the clear spring lake alongside the beautiful picnic grounds with trees providing shade.

Clarence and Doris dished out hot dogs, beans, chili and all the trimmings - potato chips, dips, watermelon, cake, etc.

We even had a grand tour of the grounds and of the beautiful rustic home of the Boriskis. Most of us didn't leave until around 7 p.m.

Everyone had a good time.

The next meeting will be held in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Robertson on Sunday, September 13 at 2:30 p.m., 11200 Pearce Lane, Del Valle, Texas; phone 247 - 2544.

At this writing Mr. Albert Heine passed away. His surviving daughter is Laverne Hejl; their address is Mr. and Mrs. John B. Hejl, 3308 Greenlawn Parkway, Austin, Texas 78757.

Alice Prasatik, Reporter —SP J ST---

Lodge 161, La Parita Meeting The next lodge meeting will be held on Sunday, September 13, 1987 at the Gateway Restaurant at Pleasanton, Texas beginning at 11:30 a.m.

Mary Wallace, Reporter —SP JST -

Lodge 172, Pasadena Report August, what can we say about August? Just 31 days of 90 degrees plus heat, and it seems it's a little drier every year; it also gets a little hectic towards the end because all mothers A previous meeting at Prasatik's on June 7, L to R: Georgia Robertson, ( Iarence with school children know all too well.

Boriski, Joe Mikolaj. Gerard Chmelir, Faye Mares and Charles However, it's coming to an end so let's Sponberg. all think about coming events because we will be coming into the holiday season before you know it.

On September 23rd, your lodge will be having your Sunday social. We A meeting combined with an would like to see all our members and enjoyable picnic was held at the Bear their guests at the social. It will be a Creek ranch picturesque lake site covered dish event. The social will be hosted by members Doris and Clarence free to all dues - paying members of Boriski of Dripping Springs on July Lodge 172. We also welcome guests.

19th at 2:30 p.m.

Food will be free to guests if they bring Officers present were Sister Mina a covered dish, and the charge for the Sponber4, vice president; Raymond dance will be $4 per person. The lodge Prasatik, secretary; and Alice will provide the meat, bread, and Prasatik, reporter. Sister Mina asked coffee and tea. Desserts will be sold as the secretary to conduct the meeting. usual. Now is the time to bring out Minutes of the previous meeting your favorite recipe and have an were read. Correspondence included eating, dancing good time.

Is, July 19::: Lodge No. 155 an invitation to a swing - a - thon by On September 15th, the tickets for Picnic; Clarence and Doris Boriski, our November Czech Festival will go the Austin State School. hosts.

Secretary read the treasurer's report, pn sale. Call 487 - 3297 for more

Lodge No. 155, Austin Picnic

information.

We are sorry to say we are losing two of our longtime members; Joe and Rose Tanecka are moving to Lampasas, Texas. They will be operating the Sears Catalog Store; drop by and say "Hello" to them if you get up that way. Joe and Rose, we all wish you well in your new endeavors.

I have just learned that Mona Wanack, who, along with her husband, Ed have been regulars for years, has just recently passed away.

As you know, Mona was ill these last few months with cancer but has lost the battle. Ed, our thoughts and prayers will be with you in your loss.

Mary Buresh also recently passed on. Our sympathies go out to her family.

On the brighter side, Walter Isbell is improving daily and our Security Guard Jack Dean is improving from his recent heart attack.

Also, on the brighter side, J.V. and Dee Thomas are the proud first - time great - grandparents of a beautiful little baby girl born August 23rd.

Hans and Sylvia Hugo also have a brand new grandchild. I just know they will enjoy grandparenting.

Dan and Margie Berry have really been busy lately. It seems they are in the process of building a new home in or near Livington, Texas. I bet it will be pretty. I'm looking forward to being invited up for a house - warming some day!

Jerry and Vicki have their out - of town sons here for a visit. Dennis is here from San Francisco and Gary is here from Grand Rapids, Michigan.

It's time to get your arts, crafts and country store items ready for the Czech Festival because Vicki or Vlasta will be calling soon to see what you have to offer.

J.V. Thomas, Reporter —SPJST--

Lodge No. 179 9 Warrenton Lodge 179 met for the monthly meeting on August 13, 1987 at 8 p.m. in the Warrenton Guest Room.

President Bergmann opened the meeting.

Minutes were read by the secretary, followed by the treasurer's report. The financial secretary was unable to attend.

The Food Committee decided that for our next meeting on September 10 at 8 p.m., we will have fried fish.

Members may bring dessert or covered dish.

The meeting then adjourned.

Remember our meeting on September 10 at the Warrenton Guest Room.

Mike Noak, Reporter —SPJST-

No. 180, Burleson

Lodge

Dear Members and Friends: Lodge 180 held their meeting on Sunday, August 23rd at 2:30 p.m. with a nice crowd in attendance. We also had three visitors, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stank of Lodge 92, Ft. Worth and Edd Simmank of Lodge 24, Cyclone.

The meeting was called to order by our President Louis Grochoske and Frank Prochaska led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and we remained standing for a moment of silence in memory of our departed members and friends.

After a very short meeting we voted to adjourn to a good meal of

8/VESTNIK—Wednesday, September 9, 1987 sandwiches and all other goodies; for dessert, we had seven freezers of homemade ice cream and all kinds of cakes, pies and cookies. It would be hard to say who made the best ice cream. Everyone really enjoyed all the goodies.

We wished "Happy Birthday" to all the members who had a birthday in August; they were Jerry Janek Martha Boenich, Claudette Cooper, Crystal Dupeu, Roy Hampton, Roy Andrew Hampton and all others we may have missed.

The lodge wants to thank Brother George Rippin for the lovely podium that he built for our lodge. It sure is nice and the lodge really needed one.

Good work, George!

We wish Mrs. Regina Schiller good health. I hear she has been sick for some time, but is somewhat better. We also send our get well wishes to the two sons - in - law of Frank and Jo Prochaska; Noel Allen had an accident with the hay baler and is having a number of surgeries to save his fingers; Bill Morley had a heat stroke, and to all other members who may be sick.

Congratulations go to Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Hejl. They celebrated their 50th anniversary with a party given by their daughter in Cleburne; also Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Alfred Dueser who had their 50th wedding anniversary in July with a party at the Sons of Hermann lodge in Fort Worth.

Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, September 15th at 7:30 p.m.

It is almost time to start thinking about electing our officers for the year 1988.

The door prizes were won by Frances Simmank and Mr. Walter Stank.

Remember our country/western dances every Saturday night -- dancing is from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on one of the nicest dance floors in town.

Julia Simmank Dueser, Reporter —SPJ ST—

189, BryanCollege Station

Lodge

Dear Members: The last meeting of the lodge was held June 14th. A report was given on the officers' workshop held at Mary Hardin - Baylor College in Belton.

President Junek stated it was very beneficial.

The Nominating and Renumeration Committee was appointed. They are to have a list of officers to present to the membership at the next quarterly meeting on September 13th.

After the business meeting, Ernie Wentrcek, Jr. presented a program about the Juvenile Detention Center.

It was very informative. The lodge extends its thanks to him for this presentation.

Just a reminder, election of 1988 officers will be held at the next meeting on September 13th at 2:30 p.m. at the KC Hall in Bryan.

Claudia Novosad Secretary/Reporter

—SPJST-

RATE FOR ANNUITIES

INTEREST

8 07o annualized For period from May 1, 1987 through October 31, 1987

—SPJST-

Bulletin Board SPJST XXVth Convention The SPJST XXVth Convention registration date was set for June 19, 1988. ***

DISTRICT I The District I Fall Meeting and Family Day will be held on October 11, 1987 at Lodge No. 17 in New Tabor.

Watch for more details later.

The next District I Spring Meeting will be hosted by Lodge No. 13 in Dime Box on April 10, 1988 at 2 p.m. *** DISTRICT II The Fall Meeting and Fun Carnival of District 11 will take place on Sunday, September 20, 1987 at Lodge No. 187, Round Rock. ***

DISTRICT III The Fall District 111 Meeting will be held on Sunday, October 25, 1987 at SPJST and Sokol Hall, hosted by Lodge 154, Fort Worth at 6500 Boat Club Road. ***

DISTRICT V District V Family Day will be held on September 20, 1987 at Lodge No. 88, 1435 Beall Street, Houston. ***

of musical forms. These include songs, chamber music (compositions to be played by small groups), choral works, operas, symphonies and dances. Best known is his symphony "From the New World."

Antonin Dvorak had a unique style of composing. The main sources of his music were the folk songs of the Czech and other Slavic people. Even though he based his compositions on folk music, he never copied the songs' note for note. Instead he transformed them, preserving their spirit.

Dvorak was born in 1841 in Nelahozeves, a small village near Prague. At the age of 16, he moved to Prague to study music. Later in 1862, when the Czech National Theater was founded, he became a viola player in an orchestra. He began his composing at about the same time.

The first public performance of one of his works occurred in 1873. The performance of his composition "Hymnus" received much acclaim.

This acclaim is what encouraged him to apply for a grant offered to musicians by the government.

In addition to submitting an application for this grant, Dvorak also sent in the score to one of his symphonies. The judges, including the great Johannes Brahms, were so impressed with his work that they gave him a three - year grant. This incident led to a wonderful friendship between Dvorak and Brahms. With the help of Johannes Brahms, many of Dvorak's works were published.

In 1891, he became a professor of musical composition at the Prague

Conservatory. His fame in the United States had become more and more evident. The following year Dvorak was offered the position of director at the National Conservatory of Music in New York City. Dvorak then traveled to America where he held his position for three years from 1892 - 1895.

While he did his conducting in New York, Dvorak traveled to many Czech and other Slavic settlements in the United States.

It was in America that he produced his greatest work, "From the New World." This was his ninth and last symphony. In it, he made use of the Negro spiritual melodies of the South.

Antonin Dvorak composed many other pieces throughout his career.

Some of them were more popular than others. His best known songs included "Moravian Duos" (1876), "Gypsy Melodies" (1880), and "Biblical Songs" (1894). Dvorak's most famous chamber work was a piano trio composed in 1891, entitled "Dumky."

One of his major choral works was the famed "Stabat Mater," which was written after the deaths of two of his children. "Rusalka" ("The Water Nymph") was known as his best opera.

Antonin Dvorak accomplished much in his lifetime. For that reason he is another example of the culture and talents found among the Czech people.

[Editor's Note: Kim, this is nice work.

Dvorak is also well - known for his composition "Humoresque". Sources: World Book Encyclopedia and TheVolume Library.]

—SPJST-

From

The District Youth Counselors

DISTRICT VI The District VI Fall Meeting will be held on Sunday, October 25, 1987 at SPJST Hall in Hillje with Lodge 40, Et Campo - Hillje hosting. ***

DISTRICT VII The Fall Meeting and Family Day of District VII was set for Sunday, October 25, 1987 with Floresville Lodge 107 hosting the event.

—SPJST-

The State Youth Director

From

Dear Vestnik Readers: It is my pleasure to submit the following Czech Project for your reading.

This project was written by Kim Kacal from Lodge 40, El Campo Hillje.

Kim has earned 25 points.

Claudette Reese State Youth Director *** ANTONIN DVORAK THE GREAT CZECH COMPOSER All countries in the world have great people in their history whom they can brag about. Antonin Dvorak is one of those people from Czechoslovakia. He was the very first Czech composer to become internationally reknowned.

Antonin Dvorak's contributions to the music world are quite extensive.

Dvorak and Bedrich Smetana are considered to be the founders of the Czech National School of Music.

He is well - known for his many works. Dvorak composed in a variety

District II Officers and Spouses at Planning Meeting -- Standing, L to R: Director Willie E. Kohutek, Gene Landry [Lodge 187], Ronnie Rieger [29], Leslie Gustafson [18], Frank klinkovsky [47]. Seated, L to R: Dorothy Pechal, Adeline Kohutek, Sister Leslie Gustafson, and District President D.I. Bohac.

District II Officers Plan A Successful Fall Meeting The officers of District H met on August 10th to make plans for the District II fall meeting and fun carnival.

The meeting and fun carnival will be held on September 20, 1987 at Lodge No. 187, Round Rock and will begin at 2 p.m. All of the District II officers were very enthusiastic at the panning meeting. This time our Number 1 priority is to have 300 members and guests in attendance. All local lodge presidents are asked to help in achieving this goal. All local lodges are asked to respond to the request for help in making this day of fun and fellowship a success.

There will be carnival games, prize drawing, cake walk, name bingo, horseshoe tournament, washers, volleyball and drinks and food.

Each family is asked to bring a salad or a sweet and 2 grocery items and, if you feel good and would want to bring a cake for the cake walk, please do so.

We are also asking the lodges (if possible) to donate a few prizes of any type. All of the prizes will be given away to the members attending. We are planning an afternoon of fun activities and food for everyone present. Please be there. The district officers are excited about this meeting and fun carnival and, if you will attend, we feel you will also get excited!

The best part of this day is that all carnival games and food are free, just bring the items we asked for and let's all have a happy and successful day.

Wednesday, Septempber 9, 1987—VESTNIK/9

Attending District II Officers' Planning Meeting, L to R: Director Willie E. Kohutek, SL President Howard Leshikar, and DYC Frank Klinkovsky.

Lodge 40 Point Winners -- Front Row, L to R: Sharon Borak, Lori Holub, Jared Dybala. Back Row, L to R: Danny Borak, Darren Dybala, Kim Kacal, Jody Henderson.

We will see you September 20th at Lodge 187 in Round Rock. To get to Lodge 187 from I - 35, take Hwy. 79 East toward Taylor and go about 2 miles, take FM 1460 to your left and the lodge's location is about 1/4 mile on the right.

Frank Klinkovsky, DYC —SPJST-

VI YAD At Taiton District

District VI Youth Achievement Day was hosted by Lodge No. 30, Taiton on August 9 at the Taiton Community Center. Youth Leader Georgia Dorotik did a super job of organizing this special event. Many thanks to all the lodge members and friends who helped with registration, tabulation, setting up and cleaning up. Also, the ladies in the kitchen did a fine job and I sincerely thank them. You all make my job much easier.

Youth Leaders Mary Ann Karasek of Lodge 40 and Johnny Richardson of Lodge 32 and Assistant Youth Leader Karen Kaspar of Lodge 30, who is also my assistant, worked very hard in preparing the youth for this event. We had 85 craft entries, 7 individual talent entries, 3 group entries and 2 scrapbook entries.

Royalty competition included 3 queen candidates with 3 duchesses.

Our special guests were President Howard Leshikar, State Youth Director Claudette Reese, and District VI Director Matt Vanek who came out to give the youth their support, Listed below are our winners.

L to R: SL President Howard Leshikar, District VI Queen Lori Holub, District VI Director Matt Vanek.

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Mistress of Ceremony Jean Dorotik of Lodge 30.

'11$1111 Lodge 30 Point Winners -- Back Row, L to R: Stephanie Roye, Jean Dorotik, Marcy Dorotik. Front Row, L to R: Lenice Kaspar, Jeanine Dorotik, Valerie Roye, Michael Kaspar.

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L to R: k;YC Anita Roye, President Howard Leshikar, Assistant DYC Karen Kaspar.

Merit Point Winners District 1st Place Junior: Lenice Kaspar (Lodge 30) District 1st Place Teen: Marcy Dorotik (30) Lodge 30, Taiton (Junior): 1st Lenice Kaspar, 2nd - Michael Kaspar, 3rd - Stephanie Roye, 4th - Valerie Roye, 5th - Jeanine Dorotik Lodge 30, Taiton (Teen): 1st Marcy Dorotik, 2nd - Jean Dorotik, 3rd - Michelle Srubar Lodge 40, El Campo - Hillje (Junior): 1st - Kim Kacal, 2nd - Danny Borak, 3rd - Sharon Borak, 4th - Jared Dybala Lodge 40, El Campo - Hillje (Teen): 1st - Darren Dybala, 2nd - Jody Henderson, 3rd - Lori Holub, 4th Pam Brandt Lodge 32, Victoria (Junior): 1st Eric Motal, 2nd - (tie) Stewart Waida and Jessica Bond, 3rd - (tie) Ashley Bond and Megan Waida, 4th - Carissa Waida, 5th - Kendra Richardson Lodge 32, Victoria (Teen): 1st Jason Motal

Lodge 32 Point Winners, L to R: Eric Motal, Kendra Richardson, Jason Motal.

Junior Group Talent Winners, L to R: Craig Dorotik, Craig Dornak, Michael Kaspar.

Senior Group Talent Winners, L to R: Jennifer Dluhos, Marcy Dbrotik, Stephanie Roye.

District VI Queen Lori Holub with Duchess Lisa Morris, both from Lodge 40.

10/VESTNIK—Wednesday, September 9, 1987 Needlecraft: 1st - Lenice Kaspar (30) Hobby Kits: 1st - Craig Dorotik (30) 2nd - Eric Motal (32) 3rd - Martha Bartos (40) Constructed Items: 1st - Stephanie Roye (30) 2nd - Eric Motal (32) Sewing: 1st - Stephanie Roye (30)

Individual Talent Vk inners, L to R: Kim Kacal [13 - 141, Marc) Dorotik [15 - 1 Valerie Roye [6 - 9], Stephanie Roye [10 - 12].

Brother Howard Leshikar with Top Junior Lenice Kaspar [center], Top Teen Marcy Dorotik, both youth from Lodge 30.

Foods: 1st - Stephanie Roye (30) 2nd - Eric Motal (32) 3rd - Lenice Kaspar (30) CRAFT AGES 13 - 14 Pictorial Arts: 1st - Danny Borak (40) Science/Educational 1st - Kim Kacal (40) Handicraft: 1st Kim Kacal (40) 2nd - Jason Motal (32) Needlecraft: 1st - Kim Kacal (40) Hobby Kits: 1st - Kim Kacal (40) 2nd - Danny Borak (40) 3rd - Jason Motal (32)

Youth Leaders in District VI, L to R: Johnny Richardson [32], Mary Ann Karasek [40], Georgia Dorotik [30].

First Place Junior Craft Winners -- Back Row, L to R: Eric Mots!, Stephanie Roye. Front Row, L to R: Craig Dorotik, Michael Kaspar, Valerie Roye, Curtis Dorotik, Lenice Kaspar, Jeanine Dorotik.

CRAFT AGES 6 - 9 Pictorial Arts: 1st - Michael Kaspar (30) 2nd - John Thomas Richardson (32) Science/Educational: 1st - Jeanine Dorotik (30) 2nd - Bradley Rubesh (40) Handicraft: 1st - Valerie Roye (30) 2nd - Curtis Dorotik (30) 3rd - Sharon Borak (40) Needlecraft: 1st - Michael Kaspar (30) Hobby Kits: 1st - Curtis Dorotik (30) 2nd - Sarah Dluhos (30) 3rd - Kendra Richardson (32)

First Place Senior Craft Winners -- Front Row, L to R: Lori Holub; Jed) Henderson. Back Row, L to R: Danny Borak, Jason Motal, Kim Kacal, Marcy Dorotik.

Royalty Queen Lori Holub (Lodge 40) Duchess Lisa Morris (Lodge 40) 1st Queen Runner - up: Marcy Dorotik (Lodge 30) 1st Duchess Runner - up: Sarah Dluhos (Lodge 30) 2nd Queen Runner - up: Charlene Mondrik (Lodge 40) 2nd Duchess Runner - up: Sharon Borak (Lodge 40) Senior Group Talent Lodge 30, Taiton -- Jennifer Dluhos, Marcy Dorotik, Stephanie Roye, 1st place Junior Group Talent Lodge 30, Taiton -- Craig Dornak, Craig Dorotik, Michael Kaspar, 1st place Lodge 40, El Campo - Hillje -Sharon Borak, Lisa Morris, Jared Dybala, Bradley Rubesh, 2nd place

Individual Talent [6 - 9] 1st - Valerie Roye (Lodge 30) 2nd - Jeanine Dorotik (30) 3rd - Lisa Morris (40) Individual Talent [10 - 12] Stephanie Roye (Lodge 30) 2nd - Lenice Kaspar (30)

Constructed Items 1st - Michael Kaspar (30) 2nd - Lisa Morris (40) 3rd - Bradley Krpec (30) Sewing: 1st - Jeanine Dorotik (30) 2nd - Sharon Borak (40) Foods: 1st - Valerie Roye (30) 2nd - Lisa Morris (40) 3rd - Jared Dybala (40) CRAFT AGES 10 -12

Individual Talent [13 - 14] 1st - Kim Kacal (Lodge 40) Individual Talent [15 - 17] ist - Marcy Dorotik (Lodge 30)

Scrapbook 1st - Highlights of SPJST Lodge 30 (Taiton) 2nd - Stars of SPJST Lodge 40 (El Campo - Hillje)

Pictorial Arts: 1st - Eric Motal (32) 2nd - Martha Bartos (40) Science/Educational 1st - Craig Dorotik (30) 2nd - Lenice Kaspar (30) 3rd - Stephanie Roye (30) Handicraft: 1st - Lenice Kaspar (30) 2nd - Craig Dorotik (30) 3rd - Martha Bartos (40)

Constructed Items: 1st - Jason Motal (32) 2nd - Danny Borak (40) Sewing: 1st - Danny Borak (40) Foods: 1st - Jason Motal (32) CRAFT AGES 15 - 17 Pictorial Arts: 1st - Marcy Dorotik (30) 2nd - Charlene Mondrik (40) Science/Educational: (No Entries) Handicraft: 1st - Marcy Dorotik (30) 2nd - Charlene Mondrik (40) 3rd - Jody Henderson (40) Needlecraft: 1st - Marcy Dorotik (30) Hobby Kits: 1st - Lori Holub (40) 2nd - Jody Henderson (40) Constructed Items: (No Entries) Sewing: 1st - Jody Henderson (40) 2nd - Lori Holub (40) Foods: 1st - Jody Henderson (40) 2nd - Lori Holub (40) 3rd - Marcy Dorotik (30) —SPJSTSPJST 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 my of brother, I pledge BENEVOLENCE, HUMANITY AND BROTHERHOOD. —SPJST-

Wednesday, September 9,

1987—VESTNIK/11

rom Youth I1enders Lodge ) Youth Has Two SYAD Winners Dear Vestnik Readers, The El Campo - Hiilje Youth Club has returned from State YAD; only three girls from our lodge attended but they did very well. They were Lori Holub, Lisa Morris and Kim Kacal.

I am very proud of them and would like to congratulate each one of them on their achievements. Lori won first place in (15 - 17) Foods and second in Hobby Kits. Kim Kacal won first in (13 - 14) Science/Education, second in both, Needlecraft and Individual Talent, third in Hobby Kits and also Lori was a Queen contestant. Lisa Morris was her duchess.

I hope to see these girls and the rest of our members, again, at YAD next year.

Mary Ann Karasek Lodge 40 Youth Leader

Robstown Lodge 117 Youth Club Officers -- President Donald Marek, Parliamentarian Monica Eastwood, Vice President Darryl Foster, Treasurer Alex Landin, Seeretar; Jennifer Marek, Reporter IniveRamirez.

The Robstown INo. 117 Youth Club -- Fro t Row, L to R: Clir,:.,n1 Slier, Chaiiie Hill. Middle Row, L to R: Erika Landin, Venessa Saucedo, Julie Slier, Stefnie Hill, Lisa Hasek. Back Row, L to R: inivet Ramirez, Jennifer Marek, Monica Eastwood, Marrisa Saucedo, Alex Landin, Corina Puenta, Donald Marek, Darryl Foster, Carlos Perales.

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Donald Marek at Schlitterbahn ai New Braunfels during District VII outing.

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Alex and Erika Landin a District VII outing.

Jennifer and Donald Marek had a perfect attendance for 1986 - 87 youth year.

Dear Readers, Just a few lines to say that the Robstown Youth Club has been very active getting prepared for District VI I YAD and State YAD which was held August 16th in Temple. The club was represented by Jennifer and Donald Marek, Alex and Erika Landin, Darryl oster and lnivet Ramirez. To the youth who participated, you all are winners, and there is always the old saying: "Wait until next year we'll do better!"

June 6th -- A movie trip, June 7 -- A trip to town where the traveling Vietnam Memorial was displayed, followed by an eat out at McDonald's.

June 13th -- Meeting, working Vestnik projects and games. June 29th -Several attended the Valentine's Circus. Twelve members and four adults attended camp June 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th July 4th -- Parade, July 6th -- Cole Park Picnic, July 11th -- Meeting, followed by a trip to Corpus Christi Beach with everyone bringing a sack lunch. July 26th -- District Vii YAD at New Braunfels.

August 4th -- District VII outing at New Braunfels spending the day at Schlitterbahan (a family water park and resort). August 8th -- Regular meeting was held. August 14th -Games Night. August 16th -- State YAD, and August 22nd -- movie trip followed by an eat out at Burger King.

Coming up activities are Ice Capades -- September 11th, September 12th -- Great American Children's Film Festival, October 10th Shriners Bayfest '87.

Circus, September 25th August charity project was school supplies which were taken to Nueces County Welfare Department.

September charity project is clothing; other charity projects are planned.

Betty Jurica, Youth Leader —SPJ ST—

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$ Lodge 17 SPJST 1987 - 88 Youth Club Officers, L to R: Holly Suehs, Kristen Cannon, Crystal Sebesta, Kim Campise, Vince Morehead, Mindy Suehs, Mica Petty, Brad Campise, Chris Beasley, Tripp Warren, and Lana Urbanovsky.

Lodge 17, New Tabor.

YC News Dear Readers, District I YAD was fun. I enjoyed watching all the Individual and Group Talents. I placed first in two crafts; first in Individual Talent and our group won first in Beseda.

On September 12th, the New Tabor Beseda dancers will be performing at the Kolache Festival. I invite everyone to come and watch us. I hope to see you there!

Holly Suehs, President (8-29-87)

Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Dear Members of SPJST: State YAD was a real success this year. Thanks to the hard work of a lot of people, especially our State Youth Director, Mrs. Reese and Mr. Leshikar. I enjoyed serving the SPJST as last year's king and hope the new winners find it a real opportunity to meet new people and let everyone know of the opportunities in SPJST and the fun.

Our youth group had fun this weekend with a country store and then we also pre4ented our skits to a Senior Citizen's group at church.

John See, III (16) (9-1-87) —SPJST-

Lodge 40 Youth Club Participation Dear Vestnik Readers, The El Campo - Hillje Lodge No. 40 Youth Club attended State YAD in Temple on August 16, 1987. We had only three members attending, but had a wonderful time. Those youth who went were Kim Kacal, Lisa Morris and Lori Holub.

In the Talent competition we had one contestant; Kim Kacal gave a dramatic performance entitled, "Night of' the Pencils." It was a story which she created herself. This performance placed second in the 13 - 14 age category.

In Royalty our lodge was represented by a Queen and Duchess.

Lori Holub, District VI Queen, gave her speech on "How I Can Become a Better American by Being a Member of the SPJST." Lisa Morris was her duchess.

In the craft category our lodge did very well; Kim Kacal (13 - 14) placed first in Science/Education, second in Needlecraft, and third in Hobby Kits.

Lori Holub placed first in (15 - 17) Foods, and second in Hobby Kits. As always, we are looking forward to the next YAD! Kim Kacal (13) (9-2-87) —SPJST-

12/VESTNiK—Wednesday, September 9, 1987

Lodge 92, Ft. Worth Youth Places 2nd in SYAD Dear Friends, I am proud to say that I was able to go and win second place in Science and Education at State YAD. This year it was held at Temple High School with a good number of people. For lunch there was barbecue served and they also had supper. I hope next year's State YAD is as good as this one.

Jon Eric Paprskar (11) (8-28-87) —SPJST-

SPJST Youth Club

Snook

Lodge No. 9, Snook Youth Club will have its monthly meeting on Wednesday, September 2nd at 7:30 p.m. at the SPJST Hall. We will have a special treat for our meeting. We will show videos of District YAD in Caldwell and State YAD in Temple.

All lodges of District I are invited, including parents and grandparents.

Cheryl Schoeneman, Reporter (8-28-87) —SPJST-

47, Seaton YC Has Lock-In

Lodge

On Friday, August 21st our youth club had a lock in. We had lots of fun. We had a penny carnival, scavenger hunt, told ghost stories and sang songs. We stayed up all night, and so did our Youth Leaders Patsy Koslovsky and Judy Pechal. Thank you Lodge 47 for letting us have the lock - in.

Our social for September will be to go to the movies.

Michele Reese, Reporter (9-3-87) —SP J

ST— Bryan Lodge 39 YC Activities

Dear Members, District I had YAD on August 2, 1987 in Caldwell. Lodge 39 left with 9 first places; we got first place in Senior Group Talent.

We had our monthly meeting August 14th. Before the meeting we decorated cakes for State YAD. We had a visitor, Mark Atherton, at the meeting. We hope to see everybody at the next meeting.

Denise Holubec (13) President (8-24-87) —SP JST —

Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club Dear Brothers and Sisters, The August meeting of Lodge 88 Youth Club was called to order at 7:10 p.m. on August 13, 1987 by Vice President Darlene Migl. Jeremy Furstenfeld led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. We remained standing for a moment of silence for peace and the good of our members.

Secretary Marlene Migl read the register; 33 members were present.

There were also 4 adults. New members welcomed were Bobby and Billy Hill, Jamie Nell and Nicholaus Havemann. The secretary then read the minutes from our last meeting.

There were no corrections or additions. Treasurer Karl Pflughaupt then read his report.

Our Youth Leader Lona Mabry discussed the youth club's September social with us. Our members decided on a roller skating party at Tradewinds on September 26, 1987.

Darlene Migl (15) Vice President (9-1-87) —SPJSTNew

Tabor Lodge 17 Youth Club

Dear Readers, I went to State YAD in Temple. Our Beseda won second place. I had a fun day watching all the Talent competition and the Royalty contest.

Melissa Victorick from my district won State Queen.

Mindy Suehs (8) (8-29-87) —SPJST-

Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Dear Readers, State YAD was fun. It was fun to watch the Talent and Royalty contests.

Congratulations to all the winners!

Randy See (10) (9-1-87) —SPJSTLodge

39, Bryan YC News

Dear Readers, Lodge 39 Youth Club did very well at State YAD. 1 won two 1st places and a second place on the Special Category.

Our monthly meeting was held on July 30 at the youth leader's home.

The door prize was won by Diane Luza.

Grant Faust (9) (8-24-87)

Selected by members of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, the 4 H scholarship recipients were chosen for their strong academic backgrounds and solid leadership abilities. These recipients, as with all Show scholarship winners, must major in some field of agriculture at a Texas college or university.

Loree, her parents, Larry and Yvonne Kovar and grandparents, Edwin and Ruth Kovar and Ella Jakubik are all members of SPJST Lodge 9 in Snook.

—SP JST —

Recipient Of Several Awards

—SPJST-

Features

92, Ft. Worth YC Takes A Trip

Lodge

Hi! The Lodge 92 Youth Club went to Wet - 'n - Wild. My favorite ride was the "shot gun." I went down many times. I like the lazy river because it's calm and after all those crazy rides I got in it. We all ate, swam and had fun. Bye! Melissa Hubenak (8-20-87) -SPJST -

Lodge 9 Youth Attends SYAD Snook

Dear Readers, State YAD was a success.

Congratulations to the winners! The Talent and Royalty were very good.

The Beseda dancers were great. 1 hope to see everyone next year at State YAD. Rebekah See (10) (9-1-87) —SPJST-

88, Houston YC Attends Ball Game

Lodge

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Our August social for Lodge 88 Youth Club was on August 20th. The youth attended an Astro's baseball game at the Astrodome; all who came had a wonderful time.

The next meeting for our youth club will be on September 10th. I hope to see you all there.

Darlene Migl (15) Vice President (9-1-87) —SPJST-

17, New Tabor YC Attends SYAD

Lodge

Dear Readers, I went to my first State YAD. I was in the Beseda dance and we won second place. I had a lot of fun.

Marshall Petty (8-24-87) —SP J

ST—

Loree Kovar

Kovar Awarded $8,000 HLS Scholarship Loree Frances Kovar, an outstanding Burleson County 4 - H member, today received a four - year, $8,000 scholarship from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

Loree, daughter of Yvonne and Larry Kovar of Snook, recently graduated in the top 10 percent of her Snook High School class. Her 10 years of 4 - H involvement have yielded honors such as the Gold Star and Danforth "I Dare You" awards. She served as president of her local club and had prize winning method demonstrations.

While in high school, Loree was head cheerleader and editor of the yearbook. She served as president of the Beta Club and played on the volleyball, basketball and tennis teams.

Loree, who plans to major in agricultural economics at Texas A&M University, was one of 50 scholarship recipients at the Texas 4 - H Round up in College Station.

Recognized as the world's largest donor of agricultural scholarships, the Show also will present 50, four - year, $8,000 scholarships at the Texas State FFA Convention July 16 in Fort Worth. The Show's annual scholarship commitment exceeds $1 million and during the 1987 - 88 school year, almost 900 students will receive some form of Show - sponsored scholarship assistance.

Michelle Srubar Miss Srubar graduated with honors from El Campo High School in May, 1987, who ranked ninth in her class with a grade point average of 4.75.

Michelle was awarded the El Campo Food Service Scholarship, the El Campo Jay Cee's Scholarship, and the Wal - Mart $1,000 Scholarship.

She was also awarded the University Interscholastic League Scholar Award and the President's Academic Fitness Award.

Michelle was a member of the El Campo Derby Dolls Drill Team, the National Honor Society, the Delta Epsilon Phi, German. Honor Society, the German Club, and German Dance.

She will attend Baylor University this fall majoring in psychology.

Michelle, daughter of Dorothy Srubar and the late Lad Srubar, was an active member of Lodge Taiton No. 30. She served as president, vice president, and secretary in the Taiton Youth Club.

She also was a member of the Taiton CYO and St. John's Catholic Church.

—SP J

ST47th American Czechoslovak Day At The State Fair Of Texas

The 47th American - Czechoslovak Day at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas will take place on Sunday, October 18, 1987. Activities will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will take place at the Band Shell Auditorium and various locations on the fairgrounds throughout the day. A complete program of activities will be released soon. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend! Plan to visit the Texas State Fair on Sunday, October 18th and help celebrate Texas' rich Czech heritage.

—SPJST-

PODPOR

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Credni organ Slovanske Podporujiel •Jednotv Statu Texas, zahvi,ene roku 1897

9. zifi 1987

ROtNiK 75 eiSLO 34

Z redakce Dopis od sestry Andky Houdkove.

CtenY p. redaktore, Velice me tegilo s Vami si promluvit po telefonu kdy'Z' jste zavolal a dekujeme bratr Joe i ja za Va ge pratelstvi a vdeeni za ochotu kterou jste projevil nam pomoci. Velice si vakme platelstvi Val rodiny a za ve behem tech 27 let co se zname. Prejeme si aby nage pratelstvi trvalo hodne dlouho.

Kolik dni jsem nemohla na nohy vstat bez bolesti — ruky i tvai bolely te2.

Ten "Arthritis" je nekdy stran!

Bratr Joe musi nyni chodit s "walker". Doufam, 2e se citite dosti dobne a pozdrav Va gi pani a hochum.

Já myslim, 2e za dva tYdny 1.12 zas budu se lepe citit a tern babie'kam zas neco napi gu aby pi, Baeova mohla jim to preeist a aby jim Cas lepe ubehl.

Zatim se mejte dobie a vzpominame na Vas. Ane2ka a Josef Houdkovi.

Jeji adresa jeAgnes Houdek, 6606 Wof ford Dr., Dallas, TX 75227 Telefon: (214) 381-1695

*** Pieeetli jsme... ve 48. eisle "VESTNiKU", tYdeniku Slovanske podpurne jednoty statu Texas pfispevek dlouholete dopisovatelky easopisu Aneny Houdkove. Lief v nem sve dojmy z vystoupeni folklOrni skupiny Podlu2an z Bf-eclavi v USA. Citujeme jeji slova: "MinulY tYden jsme v Dallasu prohli velmi krasny veeer. Pfijeli k nam hudebnici a taneenici z Moravy, soubor Podlu2an. Program, kterY trval od sedmi do jedenacti hodin, ji od prvnich tone zaujal v§echny pfitomne.

Sest hudebniku a pet taneenich parit pfedvedlo na jeviS"ti sve umeni i pfekrasne kroje. Mild byla i slova vedouciho souboru Tibora Janoge, jimi2 oslovil obecenstvo. Taneenici se behem pfedstaveni tfikrat pfevlekali, videli jsme krasne barevne kroje, nejkrasnej g vgak byly ty z PodluE. Deveattlm, kalde v jine barevne sukni, vlaly od &pat pi rychlem tanci stuhy, chlapcum vy§ivane rukavce. Byla jsem nadkna a jen jsem litovala, e jejich vystoupeni nemohou videt v gichni krajane. V obecenstvu byli i divaci skotskeho a irskeho ptivodu a ti se mi pfiznali, 2e je gte nikdy nevideli nic tak krasneho a musela jsem jim vypravet o Ceskoslovensku. Pfi torn jsem si sama vzpomnela, jake to bylo za myth mlaclYch let. Tehdy bylo Ceskoslovensko chudou zemi, dnes se opravdu 'name 'dm pochlubit. Jsme na svou vlast velmi hrdi. TaneenikUm a souboru, kteti k nam prijeli a privezli tolik radosti, dekujeme a piejeme mnoho gtesti i naddle. Snad se jegte uvidime, pevne verim a doufam,e ano." hal (teskoslovenskY svet 6/87)

Oddfl Dopisovatelu Slavista je ten, kdo se obira slavistikou, to je slovanskYmi jazyky a slovanskou literaturou...

Prvni eeskS, slavista Viclav Fortunat Durych Pokra'eovani z minuleho Vestniku Vrat'me se v gak z nynej gi doby do prvni poloviny 18. stoleti k turnovskemu rodaku, prvnimu eeskemu slavistovi Vaclavu F. Durychovi. Po zakladnim g koieni v rodnem meste studoval nadanY Vaclav na znamem piaristickem gynmasiu v Kosmonosich u Mlade Boleslavi.

Je!iko'na dal gi studia nebylo doma pen& tak mladY student vstoupil ve svYch gestnacti letech, v zari roku 1751, do noviciatu paulanskeho radu v Tachove v zapadnich Cechach, a v roce 1758 byl ye veku 23 let vysvecen na kneze. V tuto dobu prijal sve reholni jmeno Fortunat. Za nekolik let ueil jakoko Iektor sve reholni spolubratry bohuslovi a obzvla gte orientalni jazyky ye Vidni. Za tYm'i ifeelem byl pak v roce 1765 preloien do Mnichova v Bavorsku, kde 2 byl povzbuzovan k studiu slavisstiky tameigim dvornim knihovnikem Ondrejem Felixem Oefelem. Durych pak ji v Mnichove zaeal vane sbirat material k tomuto studiu. Tu v Mnichove vydal tee prvni jazykozpytnY spis o nekterYch hebrejskYch hlaskach: Dissertario philologica de vocibus Hhartimim et Belehatehem. V roce 1767 byl Vaclav Durych prelo2en do Prahy, kde nekolikrat zastaval hodnost spolurektora a pak byl ti-i roky provincialnim vikarem. Od zmineneho jeho prichodu do Prahy prednagel na pra2ske universite, kde byl té jeho 2akem pozdej gi patriarcha narodniho obrozeni Josef DobrovskY. Po zrugeni jesuitskeho radu Durych byl jmenovan kralovskYm examinatorem pro specielni zkou gky z fee'tiny a z hebrej gtiny, a pro obvykle zkou gky ze v gech predmetu bohoslovi. Tyto funkce spolu se zastupovanim profesora hebrej gtiny Durych zastaval neplacene deset let a2' do roku 1784. V Praze se Vaclav Fortunat Durych seznamil mimo jine s vYbornYm obrozeneckYm historikem a profesorem ee gtiny na pra2ske universite Franti gkem Martinem Pelclem a se zminenYm ji pozdej gim nejvetgim eeskYm osvicenskYch vedcem Josefem DobrovskYm. Jako vYteenY hebraista Durych se stal pozdeji blizskym spolupracovnikem Dobrovskeho, kterY svou vedeckou drahu v oboru orientalnich jazykU zaeinal. Slavistovi Durychovi nalek tee zasluha, e rovne-2 povzbudil Dobrovskeho ke studiu slavistiky. 0 jejich dzke spolupraci sveclei vzajernna bohata odborna korespondence. — Viz muj elanek k ucteni Dobrovskeho sepsanY a otigtenY v SPJST Vestniku na podzim v roce 1983 pod nazvem K 230 vYroef narozenin Josefa Dobrovskeho. Mou eulogii obrozeneckeho dejepisce a prvniho profesora ee gtiny a literatury na praiske Universite "za

habsburskeho temna" Franti gka Martina Pelcla vytiskl SPJST Vestnik v listodadu roku 1984. — Durych vydal v roce 1771 historickY spis De originibus templi Salvatoris et monasterii S. Francisci de Paula Veteris Pragae a v roce 1777 sve slovanske studium nazvane De slavo - bohemica sacri codicis versione dissertario, kde 2 vysvetluje kyrillskou azbuku, ve stare vlasti tehda ji naprosto neznamou. Pak by!

Durych nucen na deli dobu zanechat studia slavistiky a venovat se, die natIzeni pra2skeho arcibiskupa, praci na novem vydani bible v eeskeni jazyce. (Nezapomerime, e Vaclav Fortunat Durych, jsa elenem paulanske iehole a knezem, spadal pod cirkevni narizeni.) Tato Ceske bible mela bYt die rozkazu cisafovny Marie Terezie takova, aby byla ptistupna i chudYm lidem. Durych venoval tato praci nekolik let; Nov' zakon vy gel v roce 1778 a Star Y zakon roku 1780.

Durychfiv Pivot se velmi zmenil zru g enim paulanskeho pra2skeho konventu, jelikoi tento vedec Si pak vy2adal aby mohl pokraeovat ye svem pferugenem studiu slavistiky v cisatske knihovne ye Vidni. (JinYmi slovy, Durych, 'den paulanskeho radu, Si vyb'ehal a vyprosil po zrugeni prafk'skeho konventu teto ehole sve prelo2eni do viceiiskeho konventu stejneho radu, aby tak mohl pokraebvat ve slavistickYch studiich v cisafske knihovne' rakouske metropole.) Po pfijezdu do Vidne v eervenci roku 1785 se tento slavista vgak roznemohl a dlouho churavel. V teto dobe byl z podnetu v tomto elanku ji g zminenYch roduvernYch Franti g ka Martina Pelcla a Josefa Dobrovskeho jmenovan elenem Ueene spoleenosti praf2ske. (To byla velka pocta — poznamka pisatele tohoto elanku.) Vaclav Fortunat Durych zaeal pracovat na svem studiu slov-anskYch jazykti ye videfiske cisarske knihovne na konci zirny pri g'tiho roku a ztravil tu temer cele desiteleti. Pfitom sbiral vedomosti na tomto poll z mnoha stran, dokonce i ze siavne Bodleyovy knihovny ve staroslavnem universitnim meste Oxfordu v AngliL tato knihovna je poblae hlavni oxfordske ulice zvane High Street, na ktere, anebo v tesne jeji blizkosti, se nachazi 6 universitnich koleji, nekolik predna g kovYch universitnich poslucharen a par kostelit v anglicke gotice. Viz mil; pfile2itostnY elanek "UCite! narodu Jan Amos KomenskY (1592-157C4," vytigtenY

letos pied par mesici, v sedmero pokraeovanich, v SPJST Vestniku. Ve zminene Komenskeho eulogii se zminuji o vYstavce eeskeho Pobelohorskeho exilu a o Komenskeho knize "Predchtidce Pansovie" v koleji Du g ieek (All Souls College) na zrninenem oxfordskem bulvaru. Oxford, kde jsem od roku 1948 vie jak rok, mi dodnes plipomind rada pohlednic i fotografil.

Kdy2 v tuto dobu se chystal Josef DobrovskY na literarni cestu do Ruska, tak Durych dal mu sebou zvlakni dotaznik k ovei-eni rtiznYch slavistickYch nauk. Jeliko2 Vaclav F. Durych pracoval s velkou pill na svem dile zabYvajicim se slavistick/m programem takika ti-i desitileti, tak DobrovskY mu tehdy clUtklive piipominal, aby pamatujic na svuj pokroeilY vek a chatrne zdravi, hledel uvefejniti, co ma pfipraveno ze sbirek a dvah o literatuf-e Slovanti.

Dokoneujic prove (v roce 1792) tisk sve "Geschichte der bohmischen Sprache" (Dejiny eeskeho jazyka) mohl DobrovskY poprve verejnosti oznamiti Durychovo pripravovane veledilo. Za rok potom byl jig ye Vidni vydan UpinY struenY obsah DurychovYch studii a v roce 1795 vy gel prvni 396 strankovY dil petidilne prate pod nazvem Bibliotheca slavica antiquissimae dialecti cornmunis et ecclesiasticae universae Slavorum gentis. Zkracene jmeno tohoto velmi vYznamneho dila je Bibliotheca slavica neboli Knihovna slovanska. ZminenY prvni dil by vyti g ten nakladem Stepana Novakoviee, majitele "Slovanskosrbske" tiskarny ye Vidni. Lieend praZ'ská spoleenost, ktere tento spis Vaclav Fortuna Durych dedikoval, mu darovala odrnenou vet gi penUni ohnos, od cisafe Franti g ka II, kterY Odd' od roku 1792 do roku 1835, Durych dostal eestnou zlatou medaili a Algemeine Literatur Zeitung (noviny zvane Vgeobecna /iteratura) v universitnim meste Jene v dne g nim VYchodnim Nernecku prinesly o Durychove spisu obgirnY posudek. Vaclav Fortunat Durych by!, jak ji tomto 'elanku nekolikrat feeeno, elenem paulanske fehole. Po zru geni pra2skeho konventu paulanskeho faclu byl behem sveho pusobeni ye Vidni eienern videfiskeho konventu, kterY byl v gak rovne2 zrugen v roce 1796. Durych pak ode gel ve svYch jedena gedesati letech ku svernu synovci do rodneho rnesta Turnova v severnich Cecha.ch, marne usilujic (ze-

14/VESTNIK-9. zaH1987 jme proto, e nebyl ponemeencem) o kancelarske rnisto pisare v c.k. (cisarsko-kralovske) knihovne ye Vidni. V teto knihovne, kde jak v tomto del gint elanku ji 2 zmineno, Vaclav F. Durych eerpal temef desitileti latku ke svym slovanskYm studiim a spisoval tu svou Bibliothecu slavicu, najednou nemeli pro neho ani misto pisafe Aekoliv na jafe v roce 1797 mu byla zvYgena feholni penze o 200 zlatYch tak Durych i1 naddle v nuznYch pomerech, jelikoi se Mil o sviij clachod s pribuznYmi. Presto vgak pokraeoval ye sve Knihovne slovanske a po ukoneeni druhe easti prvniho dilu v roce 1800 zaslal ji do Budina (do Budape gti v Mad'arsku) k tisku, protoie mezitim tam byla prodana v tomto elanku ji zminend Novakovieova tiskarna. Tato east bohu2e1 nebyla vyti g tena pro tehdejgi valeene uddlosti — napoleonske valky byly v pinem proudu. Brzka pak Durychova smrt zarazila vubec dalgi vydavani jeho veledila. Durych byl east° v poslednich letech 2ivota trapen pakostnici a v roce 1800 ye svych 65 letech nadto je g te ranen mrtvici; v tornto bidnem stavu ho nav gtivil v Turnove jeho drivej gi blizkY spolupracovnik jak v oboru orientalnich jazykil tak i slavistiky Josef DobrovskY, a prijal jeho rukopisy, ktere byly pak ulo2eny v Ceskem Muzeu v Prace. Vaclav Fortunat Durych zemfel ye svem rodigti 31. srpna 1802, pied 185 lety.

Po jeho timrti DobrovskY mu venoval vfelY nekrolog, vnem2 vychvaluje jeho pilnost, ueenost a u glechtilou povahu.

Spolek Ctendfska beseda mesta Turnova poridil v roce 1867 k posmrtne ticte sveho vynikajiciho rodaka nad jeho hrobem tihlednY pomnik.

Vaclav Fortunat Durych, easto zvanY prvni slavista, je dermitivne jednim z prvnich pritkopnikil vedecky pojateho studia slovanskYch jazyka.

Tento vedec uzce spolupracoval, jak v tomto elanku nekolikrat zmineno, s Josefem DobrovskYm; ten s Durychovou pomoci napsal pak sve prvni vedecke pojednani Pragische Fragmente hebraischer Handschriften (Pra2ske fragmenty hebrejskYch rukopisit — 1776), o zlomcich z klementinske knihovny. Podobne byla té plodna Durychova spoluprace s Franti g kem Faustinem Prochazkou (1749-1809), z ni vze gly v tomto eulogickern elanku ji zminene pfeklady Stareho i Novel° zakona. Byl to pfedev§im revidovanY pfeklacl Vulgaty na podklade teii Bible

sVazovacla y ske. Biblicka textova kritika dala vznik cele fade odborn'ch pojednani, jako na priklad De slavo bohemica sacri codicis versione disertario (Rozprava o slovansko-eeskem pfekladu Svateho pisma) z roku 1777.

Vaclav Fortunat Durych tu zdiaraznil vYznam staraeskYch biblickYch pfekladil pro rozvoj ee g tiny a slovanskYch jazyku vtibec. V 18. stoleti, v dobe Durychova 2ivota, dochazelo k eastYm stfetnutim mezi osvicenci a dejepisci v boji o eeskou kulturu. Vet gina osvicencti se divala povYgene na prave uplynula, stoleti a vesmes zdurazilovala, e teprve nyni nastala doba rozumu, doba praveho pokroku, ktera povede eeskY narod a cele lidstvo k zlatennu ziti-ku.

Osvicenstvi §lo v gak ruku v ruce s terezinskou a pozdej gi josefinskou germanisaci. Tyto zhoubne snahy podporoval tee patolizalskktisk. To hlasaly zejmena vladni "Po gtovni noviny," vychazejici od roku 1719, a mladgi "Cisafske a kralovske vlastenecke noviny" — Z'e "my Cechove od nekolika stoleti jsme pokladni za east nemeckeho naroda!! "Proti takovYm myglenkam bylo nejlep gi a za dan'ch okolnosti v te dobe jedinou obranou studium narodni minulosti. Kdyl v radach dejepisca se objevili tak zvani "brusiei" feei, kteri do eeskeho jazyka spolu se zkomoleninami a se slokninami zavadeli pitvorne pfeklady cizich slov a math té mluvnicka pravidla jen aby ee gtinu co nejvic nemeine, kterou ctili, tak byl to Vaclav F. Durych, kterY na obranu proti zminenYm "brusieum" sepsal sva vYznamna studia starosloven gtiny a staroeegtiny, ukazujic skuteenY vYvoj eeskeho jazyka v pfede glYch stoletich.

— Spis Fortunat Durych z roku 1889 od J.M. Cerneho obsahuje obgirnY 2ivotopis tohoto slavisty s DurychovYm pojednanim o Cervenkovi z Velnova a jedinY jeho zachovalY eeskY dopis. J. DlouhY vydal ve sborniku 1952 spis V.F. Durych, a o •Durychovi pie Frank Wollmann ye Slavii roenik 1953 ye spisu Predchudci Dobrovskeho. Budme i my v Americe na Vaclava F. Durycha hrdi!

John J. Karas z Houstonu —SPJST-

se Cesky Let Us Study Czech Ueme

Lekce Jedenadvacita— Lesson 21 The Seven Cases— Sedm pad/ What is a case?

A case is the form which shows, the function of a noun, adjective, or pronoun, in the sentence, and its relation to other words in the sentence. There are seven such cases in the Czech language.

1. NOMINATIVE, or subject case: prvni pad— answers the questions: KDO— who? (is the doer of, or subjected to, some action?); CO— what? (lifeless object or event is something said about?)

Ex.: KDO tam chodi? Karel tam jde.

Here Karel is in the nom. case. Co se tam deje? Schuze se tam kona. Here schilze is in the nom. case.

GENITIVE Case— druh' pad, has a function similar to the English possessive case, (my friend's house, or the house of my friend). The genitive has acquired a wide range of meaning besides the basic sense of BELONGING. It answers the questions: Ceho? of what?, CI? whose?

Ex.: Z Ceho je to vYrabene Zeeleza a z litiny. Ci je to pueik? Je to pueik meho otce. (Otce, here is in the gen. case).

DATIVE Case— tfeti pad, is primarily a case of direction marking end or result towards which an act proceeds. It is therefore used after the verbs GIVING, SENDING, SAYING, or WRITING something to someone.

It answers the questions KOMU?, to whom?, and CEMU?, to what?

Ex.: Komu pie? Pau domu tatinkovi. (Tatinkovi here is in the dative case). Cemu poslouchag Posloucham vysilaci stanici. (Stanici is in the dative case).

4. ACCUSATIVE, or Direct object case— etvrtY pad; marks the receiver of the action or the thing acted upon by the subject. It answers the questions: KOHO? whom?, and CO what?

Ex.: Koho's tam videl? Videl jsem tam meho pfftele. (pfitele is in the acc. case).

Co tam vidig? Vidim moji matku. (matku is in the acc. case) 5. VOCATIVE Case— pat' pad— is used for addressing or calling to a person or a thing.

Ex.: Bratfe Novaku!

Otte mfij!

Matko ma!

6. LOCATIVE, or prepositionalgestY pad; is always used with prepositions. It cannot stand alone. It expresses position in time or space. It answers the questions KDE? where? 0 kom? About whom? 0 'Cem? About what?

Ex.: Kde je Marie? Sedi na schodech. (na schodech is in the loc. case) 0 kom mluvig? Mluvirn o tetiece. (0 tetiece is in the loc. case) 0 eem se jednalo? Jednalo se o rfanYch bodech. (o rilznYch bodech is in the loc. case) 7. INSTRUMENTAL— sedmY pad — expresses the means, way, manner, instrument, or casual condition. It answers the questions (s) km? with whom?, (s) Cim? with what?

Ex.: Cim jel do Ameriky? Letel letadlem. (letadlem is in the instr. case). S kYm jsi letel? Letel jsem se sestrou Aneu. (se sestrou Aneu here defines the "manner" in which the flight was made).

Cim si psal? Pi gu tuikou. Cistim gaty kartaeem. Jel jsem vlakem.

Pomahame pfikladem. Zemfel hladem. Stab se lekafem. Dfim byl znieen bombou. Zde to voni Jdete tuto cestou. Zvolili ho pfedsedou.

All of the above endings are in the instrumental case.

Assignment Construct a sentence in each of the 7 cases, answering the word functions in each case. Go back to the nominative case, and write sentences answering KDO, and CO?, etc., and then continue.

Translate the following proverbs: 1. Obecenstvo je east° a detinske: tleska chvilkovemu ohilostroji, a kaldodenniho velkolepeho vYchodu slunce Si ani nevgimne.

2. Nejkrasneigi jitro nevrati dne predegleho. Co uplynulo, se nikdy vic nevrati.

3. Jen slzy radosti jsou uprimne.

Discuss these proverbs with your parents.

—SPJSTBoubinskS7

prales

Na sto let se odhaduje vek mohutnYch stromu - velikanit, ktere jsou ozdobou nejznamej giho pralesa v Ceskoslovensku - Boubina na Sumave.

Pfirozene pralesni spoleeenstvi smrtit, bukft a jedli, chranene Statni pfirodni rezervaci, si kaldoroene prohledne na 60 tisk navgtevniku, z toho petina zahranidnich.

Ptivodni prales, zaloknY v roce 1858, se rozklacial na plo ge 47 hektarii.

Pred 29 lety - v roce 100. vYroei - byl obklopen girokYm ochrannYm pasmem o rozIon 620 hektarft. BoubinskY prales ize co do vYznamu srovnat s kulturni pamatkou I. kategorie. (lab)

16th ANNUAL CZECHFEST SPJST LODGE POKROK DALLAS NO. 84 2625 Floyd Street - Dallas, Texas

Sunday, September 13, 1987 (Doors Open —

VESELY CAS: DINNER

NO ADMISSION CHARGED —

12:00-1:30 p.m. KEG BEER 1/2 PRICE Cold Drinks 40' Old-Fashioned Czech Dinner 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Adult - $5 — Child $2.50 (12 & Under) Dinner includes Roast Beef and Gravy, Smoked Country Sausage, Parsley Potatoes, Green Beans, Sauerkraut, Bread, Czech Pastry (by member), Coffee or Tea.

BOOTHS

At 11:30 A.M.)

Country Store, Gift, Plants, Pastry Cake Walk, Ceramics, Children's Games and Others

Come and Enjoy A Day Of Good Food, Beer, Games, Prizes, Good Music And Dancing

FREE DANCE Music By

Czech Harvesters (Polkas, Waltzes, Country-Western

& Modern)

Dance Time: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Prize Drawing: Approximately 5:30 p.m.

We hope you will join in our efforts to make this 16th "Czechfest" our very best and most enjoyable.

WEAR YOUR CZECH COSTUME Beer, Wine Champagne and Set-Ups Available, And You Can B. Y.O.B.

Wednesday, September 9, 1987-VESTNIK/15

SPJST CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Friday, Sept. 11-Board of Trustees' Meeting, 8 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 13-Lodge 6 Meeting, 1 p.m.; also Youth Club Meeting Friday, Sept. 18-Family Social Night Saturday, Sept. 19-Wedding Reception/Dance Friday, Sept. 25-Family Social Night Friday, Oct. 2-1967 West High Reunion Saturday, Oct. 3-1967 West High Family Day

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

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

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Saturday, Sept. 12-King of Swing Friday, Sept. 18-Family Night, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 19-Donnie Wavra & The HiLiters Sunday, Sept. 20-Vitek-Pechal Reunion, 10 a.m. at Hall; also District II Fun Carnival at Round Rock Monday, Sept. 21-Trustees' Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 22-Choral Club, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 26-Fritz Hodde & The Fabulous Six Saturday, Oct. 3-Heart of Texas Czechs Saturday, Oct. 10-Lee Roy Matocha Saturday, Oct. 17-Jodie Mikula Saturday, Oct. 24-Wence Shimek Saturday, Oct. 31-Vrazel Polka Band

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LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN Sunday, Sept. 13-Fabulous Six, 4-8 Saturday, Sept. 19-King of Swing Sunday, Sept. 27-Central Texas Sounds (Ellinger Combo), 4-8 (Most of our Saturday night dances are held from 8:30 to 12:30)

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LODGE NO. 23, MORAVIA Tuesday, Sept. 15-Lodge Meeting

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LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Saturday, Sept. 12-Hawkins-Brenek Wedding; music by Firecreek Monday, Sept. 14-Board Meeting Saturday, Sept. 19-Coufal-Prater Wedding; music by Firecreek Saturday, Sept. 26-New Sterling Country (Bingo every Wednesday night, 7 p.m.; Kitchen/Bar Open; Lic. #1-74-0875354-3)

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LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Saturday, Sept. 12-Beauman Bros. Golden Circle Benefit (C/W) Saturday, Sept. 19-Wedding Saturday, Sept. 26-Grape Creek (C/W) Saturday, Oct. 3-Country Noblemen (C/W) Saturday, Oct. 10-Wedding Saturday, Oct. 17-Private Party Saturday, Oct. 24-EHS Class 1977 Reunion Saturday, Oct. 31-Lone Star Czechs (P/W & C/W) Saturday, Nov. 7-Country Noblemen (C/W) (Lodge monthly meeting every second Thursday of each month, 8 p.m.)

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LODGE NO. 28, EAST BERNARD Sunday, Sept. 13-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m. in small office at 106 Leveridge St.; Afterwards luncheon upstairs

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LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR (Lodge 29 Adult Meeting every 2nd Sunday, 4 p.m.; Youth Club Meeting, 3 p.m.)

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LODGE NO. 35, ELK Saturday, Sept. 12-Cherokee Rose Sunday, Sept. 13-Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m.; Youth Club Meeting, 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 19-"Easy" Saturday, Sept. 26-Billy Roy & Heart of The Night Saturday, Oct. 3-Southern Comfort Saturday, Oct. 10-Cherokee Rose Sunday, Oct. 11-Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m.; Youth Meeting, 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 17-"Easy" Saturday, Oct. 24-Billy Roy & Heart of The Night Saturday, Oct. 31-Cherokee Rose *** LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN Sunday, Sept. 13-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m. *** LODGE NO. 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE Saturday, Sept. 19-Zamazal Wedding Saturday, Sept. 26-Baker Wedding Saturday, Oct. 3-Lutringer Wedding Sunday, Oct. 18-RVOS Meeting & Lunch, \11:00 a.m.

Saturday, Oct. 24-Wharton County' Reserve Officers' Dance Sunday, Oct. 25-Hosting District VI Meeting & Social, 11:00 a.m.

LODGE NO. 49, ROWENA Friday, Sept. 18-Annual Birthday Party/Game Night Party; Lodge to furnish meat; Members/Friends to furnish vegetables/desserts (Happy Hour on Wednesdays, 6-10 p.m.; Game Social, 3rd Friday Night of each Month)

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LODGE NO. 51, ELLINGER Sunday, Sept. 20-Membership Picnic; Registration, 10:30 a.m.; "Happy Hour," 12:00; Meal served at 12:30 p.m.; Brief Lodge Meeting, 1:30 p.m.

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LODGE NO. 54, SOKOL WEST Sunday, Sept. 13-Lodge 54 Meeting, 2 p.m.

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LODGE NO. 66, WACO Saturday, Sept. 5-Jeb McClellan Friday, Sept. 11-Billy Roy & The Heart of the Night Saturday, Sept. 12-Jerry Haisler Friday, Sept. 18-"Dallas" Saturday, Sept. 19-Cherokee Rose Sunday, Sept. 20-Lodge Meeting, 2:30 p.m.; YC Meeting, 2 p.m.

Saturday. Se pt. 26-Cherokee Rose (Dance hours, 8 to 12)

*** LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY Saturday, Sept. 12-Honky Tonk Hearts Saturday, Sept. 19-Rick Ellis Saturday, Sept. 26-Honky Tonk Hearts Lodge Business Meeting First Monday of every Month at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday night Dances 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

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LODGE NO. 79, CORPUS CHRISTI/SOKOL HALL Wednesday, Sept. 9-Lodge Meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 3-Majek Orch. (9-12:30) Saturday, Nov. 7-GAZA EXPRESS (9-12:30) Thursday, Dec. 31-New Year's Eve; Majek Orch.

(Hall Location: 5502 Kostoryz Rd., Corpus Christi; 512-852-9042; Public Invited) *** LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND (Bingo Night every Thursday, at 7 p.m.; Lic. Permit No. 30000077-419-001).

Sunday, Sept. 20-Lodge 88 to Host District V LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Family Day Monday, Sept. 21-Czech Class, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. (Dances from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.)

Saturday, Sept. 26-Jan Garber - Big Band (Board of Trustees' meeting every 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Lodge Meeting Sound (Dress Code) Monday, Sept. 28-Czech Class, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. every 2nd Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m.

Bingo every Tuesday, doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Sounday; Dress Code Saturday, Oct. 3-Central Texas Sounds (PT & and Game time, 7 p.m.; License No. 17420422390-41002) C/W) *** Monday, Oct. 5-Lodge 88 Czech Class, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

LODGE NO. 179, WARRENTON Wednesday, Oct. 7-Birthday Club Party/LunThursday, Sept. 10-Lodge meeting, 8 p.m., cheon Warrenton Guest Room.

Friday, Oct. 9-Texas Brew; True C/W *** Saturday, Oct. 10-Al Pierson; Big Band USA (Dress Code) LODGE NO. 180 BURLESON Monday, Oct. 12-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 14-Birthday Club Saturday, Sept. 12-New South Meeting/Luncheon Saturday, Sept. 19-Rambin' Rhythm Saturday, Oct. 17-Lee Roy Rybak & "The Sw Saturday, Sept. 26-Treadin' Water inging Strings" (PT & C/W) Saturday, Oct. 3-Country Junction Monday, Oct. 19-Lodge 88 Czech Class, Saturday, Oct. 10-New South 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 17-Ramblin' Water Saturday, Oct. 24-Jan Garber; Big Band Sound Saturday, Oct. 24-Treadin' Water (Dress Code) Saturday, Oct. 31-Ramblin' Rhythm Sunday, Oct. 25-Lodge 88 CZECH DAY; Free (All Saturday night dances: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 Dance, 5-9 (Vrazels); Parade of Costumes a.m. Trustees' Meeting every 1st Wednesday of Monday, Oct. 26-Lodge 88 Czech Class, the Month; Lodge Meeting every 3rd Tuesday of 7:30-9:30 p.m. the Month, 7:30 p.m.) *** Saturday, Oct. 31-Czech Harvesters (From LODGE NO. 183, MID-CITIES Dallas; PT & C/W) (Bingo every Sunday, 1:30 p.m., Tuesday and (All Dances from 8:30 to 12:30) Thursday, 7 p.m.; License Permit No. (*Dress Code Dances: Evening Attire, Ladies & 17516910506-41002) Gentlemen) Bingo Games every Thursday, 7:15 Early Bird & (For Lodge Rentals, call Tony Sanchez 7:30 Regular Lie. Games: No. (264-9691, or Pat Still (265-5618) *** 3-000-621-2077-41001 LODGE NO. 186, CALDWELL (Men's Club meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7:30 a.m.; Breakfast/Meeting/Social (Regular Monthly Meeting on the second Thurs*** day of each Month, 7 p.m.; Bingo Games every Monday, Wednesday, Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH Kitchen/Bar Open; License Permit No. 1-7420733095-41002) Sunday, Sept. 13-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m. *** Saturday, Oct. 10-St. Thomas Men's Club Dance; music by Ennis Country Boys LODGE NO. 187, ROUND ROCK Sunday, Oct. 25-4th Degree KC Dance Saturday, Oct. 31-Annual Lodge Halloween Friday, Sept. 11-Debonaires Dance; music by Ennis Country Boys Saturday, Sept. 12-People's Choice Saturday, Nov. 7-St. George Annual Harvest Friday, Sept. 18-Velvets Dance; Czech Mates Saturday, Sept. 19-Joe Bob & Cindy Burris (Every Friday Night Ballroom Dancing) Saturday, Sept. 20-Hosting SPJST District 11 *** Meeting & Fun Carnival Friday, Sept. 25-People's Choice LODGE NO. 130, DALLAS/SOKOL iliKA Saturday, Sept. 26-Debonaires Sunday, Sept. 27-3ATTLE DANCE; Joe Saturday, Sept. 12-Charlie Patteson (B/R) Bob/Cindy Burris vs. Debonaires Saturday, Sept. 26-Allan Reeves (B/R) Friday, Oct. 2-Debonaires Saturday, Oct. 10-Allan Reeves (B/R) Saturday, Oct. 3-Texas Fever Saturday, Oct. 17-Harold Strand (Polka) Friday, Oct. 9-Debonaires Saturday, Oct. 24-Jack Melick (B/R) (Dress Code: Dresses for Ladies, Coats and Ties Saturday, Oct. 10-People's Choice for Men; Saturday night dances, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 Friday, Oct. 16-Velvets Saturday, Oct. 17-Leather & Lace a.m.) *** Friday, Oct. 23-People's Choice Saturday, Oct. 24-Debonaires LODGE NO. 133, SAN ANTONIO Friday, Oct. 30-Joe Bob & Cindy Burris Saturday, Oct. 31-Debonaires No Meeting in September!

Sunday, Oct. 18-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m. at the (Friday Night Dances, 8-12 p.m.; Saturday Night Dances, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.)

St. Margaret Mary Activity Center *** (Small private party room available; contact Albert Lange, 255-8157) *** LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON LODGE NO. 189, Sunday, Sept. 13-Lodge Meeting 2 p.m. *** BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION Sunday, Sept. 13-Lodge Meeting & Election of LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH 1988 Officers, 2:30 p.m. at KC Hall, Bryan Sunday, Sept. 13-Monthly Lodge Meeting, 3 -SPJSTP.m.

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

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LODGE NO. 155, AUSTIN Sunday, Sept. 13-Lodge Meeting at the home of M/M Louis Robertson, 11200 Pearce Ln., Del Valle, Texas; Phone 247-2544, at 2:30 p.m.

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LODGE NO. 161, LA PARITA Sunday, Sept. 13-Lodge Meeting at Gateway Restaurant, Pleasanton, 11:30 a.m.

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LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Friday, Sept. 11-Decorate Hall for Czech Fest, 7 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 13-Czech Fest Dinner/Program/Dance Monday, Sept. 21-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 3-Bill Kucera's Czech Mates Saturday, Oct. 17-Country Boys Polka Band

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LODGE NO. 87, TEMPLE Friday, Sept. 11-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.; Hot Dogs served during Social Hour

*** LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Wednesday, Sept. 9-Birthday Club Meeting/Luncheon/Card Party Saturday, Sept. 12-Manny Green (Big Band Sound; Dress Code) Monday, Sept. 14-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 19-Vrazels (P/T&C/W)

LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA Saturday, Sept. 12-Earl Epps (C/W) Saturday, Sept. 19-Original River Road Boys Sunday, Sept. 20-Social/Dinner/Dance; Dinner, 1-3 p.m.; Dance, 3-7 p.m., with music by Vaneks (P&W/C/W) Saturday, Sept. 26-Texas Brew (C/W) Saturday, Oct. 3-Neal Hart (C/W) Saturday, Oct. 10-Original River Road Boys (C/W) Saturday, Oct. 17-Pure Texas (C/W) Saturday, Oct. 24-Texas Brew (C/W) Saturday, Oct. 31-Wilderness (C/W) (Executive Members' & Board of Trustees' Meeting each 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 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)

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LODGE NO. 176, HOUSTON NORTHWEST Monday, Sept. 2$-Quarterly-Meeting .4( Friday, Dec. 11-Quarterly Meeting

Reunions Orsak Reunion The descendants of Josef and Apolena Orsak will have their 37th annual reunion, 119 years after their arrival to Texas. The reunion will be held September 27, 1987 at the SPJST Lodge No. 9 Hall in Snook, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Each family is asked to bring a basket lunch. Tea, coffee and utensils will be furnished. Some time will be devoted to updating the family history; attend and make this the best and biggest reunion. Contact Bill Orsak or Clarence Junek, Snook, Texas 77878. ***

Vitek-Pechal Reunion The Vitek - Pechal reunion will be held on Sunday, September 20, 1987 at Seaton Star Hall. Doors will open at 10 a.m. and lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. Bring a basket lunch for your family; tea and coffee will be provided. Contact Jerry Vitek, 822 Estate Dr., Belton, Texas 76513; (817) 939 - 2377.

-SPJST-

16/VESTNIK—Wednesday, September 9, 1987

SPIST is a fraternal benefit society with a wide range of life insurance coverages.

Why not consult with one of our trained sales represer tatives, listed here, to review your PRESENT NEEDS — Friends helping friends. — SPIST --*

Soles Representative Erwin J. Holy Mary H. Matula Oscar Dusek Elizabeth Olsovsky Eddie Vrana Albert Lupik Joseph D. Nezval Annimae Merta Adolf E. Motal Leona Macha Ray Pilgrim Frankie Vanek William Berkovsky Felix Jurica William F. Maretl, Leroy Ilepka Dorothy G. Hahn Carolyn Bucek Jerome J. Hlavaty Matt S. Vanek

A/C Phone (512) 798-4507 (512 798-3792 (512) 798-2404 (409) 562-2169 (409) 562-2779 (409) 335-7347 (713) 665-0982 (409) 543-1890 (512) 75-1385 (409) 543-3746 (409) 543-1890 (409) 543-1890 (512) 594-3692 (512) 594-3495 (512) 578-3977 (512) 578-2654 (512) 588-6605 (409) 532-1910 (512) 874-4461 (512) 578-2687

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Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas P.O. Box 100

Temple, TX 76503

AC (817) 773-1575