Vestnik 1988 02 24

"CHANGING TO MEET THE CHANGING NEEDS OF FRATERNALISTS"

"Joining Hands To Touch Lives -Fraternalism for the Family and Our Nation"

ESTNIK "Preserving the Past, Protecting Your Future"

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

BENEVOLENCE

HUMANITY

BROTHERHOOD

Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P. 0 Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 February 24, 1988 ISSN-07458800 VOLUME 76 NUMBER 8

1987 Fraternalists Of The Year (Story In This Issue) State Winne

Frances Olexa - Lodge 88, Houston

Ernest Jakubik - Lodge 9, Snook

Susan Skrabanek - Lodge 17, New Lodge 13, Dime Box Tabor

Gladys Mogonye - Lodge 18, Elgin

Jerry Zavodny - Lodge 24, Cyclone

Linda Trojacek - Lodge 25, Ennis

Georgia Dorotik - Lodge 30, Talton

Ella Arnold - Lodge 32, Victoria

Rosemary Baulk - Lodge 35, Elk

Albert Kresta - Lodge 40, El Campo Hillje

Elizabeth Walther - Lodge 49, Rowena

2/VESTNiK-Wednesday, February 24, 1988

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GEditor-9 COMMENTS

We are publishing pictures of the Fraternalists of the Year for various lodges. For our SPJST Society, your editor congratulates them all! Some time back we wrote an editorial about Fraternalism and held it up to publish at this time when the pictures would be available.

Can we sell Fraternalism? -- Surely many have been wanting a quick answer to this question for quite some time, and, if this solution could be purchased, no doubt we would all want it.

Most of us are certain that we have much to sell so far as fraternalism is concerned, or our Society would not be able to continue. The size of the amount of fraternalism will be determined by the amount of electricity we permit going through the line to reach the bulb lighting our "fraternal light."

We all know that when fraternal benefit societies were established, the true meaning of fraternalism was carried out to the limit; our founders did not worry about our insurance features which were a by - product of the purpose of the organization. In those days solvency was just a word only in the dictionary. The fraternal features brought in the new members and, if the bookkeeper did not figure well enough so that all claims could be paid and a certain balance kept, then all members were happy to contribute their extra assessment. The bookkeeper gave way to the actuary as we progressed, and we became so modernized that we had to have huge surplus funds, and increase them tremendously annually or we were not satisfied. In order to do this, we had to spend much time, energy and funds on making the insurance certificates more appealing so that our coverage would be the best. But, did we progress with our fraternalism as well? Ask yourself that question!

Fraternalism is a way of life --- of our life. While this way of life has changed, we have not met the change head on. We must use our fraternalism as a means of selling our coverage. We must return to the original ideas, namely, warmth and comfort in friendships when burdens are heavy.

This warmth far exceeds the value of just a check that is delivered to a beneficiary. Money alone cannot buy fraternalism; it is the personal interest and concern that count.

We should make certain that every representative of our Society is not only equipped with an adequate rate book and knowledge concerning the certificates they are selling, but they must have the determination that they are going to offer themselves, and offer the services of every officer of the local lodge that the prospect may join. Yes, even be able to offer the services of every headquarter's officer as a true friend and associate --- one who is interested in his welfare. The umbrella of fraternalism, so to speak, must be able to cover all members of the Society. This is something regular "old - line" insurance companies do NOT provide!

While it is true that our representatives are not getting their commissions based upon the amount of fraternalism they sell, but upon the

coverage that is placed, it is important that they be adequately supplied with the material that tells about our Society's activities under the heading of "Fraternalism."

When our annual statements are prepared, generally home office personnel are most anxious to make certain that every penny that can possibly be put into the Fraternal Column is placed there. Should we not then be just as anxious for our representatives to have a summary of these expenditures, and also a summary of the local lodge's fraternal expense to which the prospect may be joining?

Sometimes local lodge information is difficult to obtain, but this is important to the new member. He wants to know, "What do they do around here that concerns me directly?" So to sell something, we must have the product to sell --- and here the product is the fraternalism that they have done locally.

For many years our Society did very little so far as fraternalism was concerned (at least it seemed it was minor), but we also did smaller amount of new business. However, in the last few years, the tables have been turned. During this time our fraternal expenditures have also increased.

A society that will continue to prosper as a fraternal society will be the one that is willing to spend money on fraternalism. We should have the same feeling toward this type of an expenditure as we would about paying a death claim, for isn't fraternalism a basis for our existence? Sometimes we worry too much about how much we made each year --- or what we added to surplus --- rather than what we spent on fraternalism! If solvency is so important, then we should be able to sell anyone that we solicit; we have tremendous records in comparison with many commercial groups, so the dollar sign is not the main answer. It is true that sometimes certain projects do not "pan" out, and we become sour on this type of expenditure, but, on the other hand, wonder if the societies have lost as much on fraternal programs as has been lost on sales representatives or sales programs that did not "pan" out?

Fraternal programs must be geared to all groups --- the youngsters as well as the young men and women of our communities.

Here our Youth Program is a very worthy part of our Fraternalism. In our youth clubs we are training future local lodge officers in the various offices of local lodges. Our Scholarship Program certainly is of great benefit to our students in helping them toward better and higher education. Personally, your editor would like to see the "Adopt - A Highway" program expanded, by our local lodges, wherever safe and possible. Our public image would certainly be enhanced.

Brother Homer Alexander of Lodge 88 in Houston is doing good fraternal work with used eyeglasses and the "Senior Citizens" driving courses!

We must continue to conduct activities that are essentially acts of brotherhood, render assistance, help our fellow man, let our clients know this is our aim and that we are doing it, and then our product will sell. We must continue to prove to our state and national legislators that we are definitely not a profit - making group, and deserve the "not for profit" status that we now enjoy. We must continue to show these regulatory personnel that we are FRATERNALS.

Wednesday, February 24, 1988—VESTNIK/3

More 1987 Fraternalists Of The Year

Vlasta Marek - Lodge 65, Crosby

Frank Parma - Lodge 66, Waco

Lillie Ptacek - Lodge 77, Seymour

Mary Werner - Lodge 81, Needville

Adolph Salac - Lodge 84, Dallas

Carl Zich - Lodge 92, Ft. Worth

Dominic Netek - Lodge 133, San Tommie Lostak Lodge 139, Danbury Antonio

Marie Morris - Lodge 148, Elmaton

Mary Pavey - Lodge 154, Ft. Worth

D.A. Juran - Lodge 51, Ellinger

Jerry Vojacek - Lodge 156, Baytown

Sherry McKenney Lovelady

Lodge

George Schiller - Lodge 87, Temple

Sidon Tumis - Lodge 142, Houston

Angeline Kristinek - Lodge 157, Lubbock

4/VESTNIK—Wednesday, February 24, 1988

Excerpts From Minutes Of A Special Meeting Of The Supreme Lodge SPJST Held February 5, 1988 At The Home Office In Temple

(Con't from Page 3)

The meeting was called to order at 1:15 p.m. with all Supreme Lodge members present:

Inez Greenlees - Lodge 183, Mid Cities [Arlington - Grand Prairie] Leonard Jansa Angelo

60, San Norma Cavanaugh Granger

Lodge 20,

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From The President's Office

Tillie Valchar - Lodge 161, La Parita

Dear Members: We want to share with you the 34 "Fraternalists" who were selected by the members from their lodges.

Our "Fraternalist of the Year" Award was an outstanding success!!

We want to thank the members and the leaders in each lodge for taking the time to honor their own.

Congratulations to the State Winner Frances Olexa of Lodge No. 88 in Houston. She will be presented with the award at the Convention on Sunday, June 19, 1988.

Thanks to all for a job well done.

Fraternally, Howard Leshikar President —SP J ST —

From The Vice President's Office

Howard B. Leshikar, Pres.

Bernard M. Gebala, Vice Pres.

Leonard D. Mikeska, Sec. - Treas.

Jerry Mikulas, Fin. Sec. Sidney Kacir, Legal Advisor Andrew Vavra - I Willie E. Kohutek - II Cyrill Pokladnik - III, Chairman of the Board Stanley Broz - IV Jerry Prochazka - V Matt S. Vanek - VI, Vice Chairman of the Board Thelma Hrncir - VII The purpose of the meeting was to consider a refund formula for the benefit of local lodges, to consider possible recommendations for changes in the By - laws and other business matters needing consideration.

Convention Program Brochure - A sample of the proposed brochure approved in the previous meeting was distributed and reviewed. Each page was considered and the board decided on content of the brochure.

Requests - Two requests for financial assistance for Czech cultural/heritage

Recommended Bylaw Changes [Submitted -- recommendations for changes to the SPJST Bylaws according to Bylaw Article 20 [e] sent in by Sister Leona Macha, Bylaw Committee secretary – Editor] *** January 7, 1988 Financial assistance to charter lodges in restoring and upkeep of lodge halls. The amount of financial aid to be determined by the Finance Committee.

Albert E. Olsovsky President, Lodge No. 23 Route 4 Schulenburg, Texas 78956 ***

Victor A. Peter - Lodge 172, Pasadena

By - Law Change 1988 Cecil H. Dickson, Lodge No. 94, Wheelock J oyce D. Taylor

Dillard Hutto - Lodge 176 - Houston Northwest

Joyce I). Taylor has recently been appointed.as a sales representative for Lodge No. 178 in Longview. Mrs. Taylor has been trained in helping you or your family with life insurance needs. If you live in the Longview area, give her a call at AC 214 - 643 3121 and she will be happy to be of assistance to you.

Fraternally, Bernard M. Gabala Vice President —SP J ST—

Article 33(a), 12, page 25, line 18: ---A special request from each certificate holder must be received requesting this option. ---The statement is contrary to practice. In practice a certificate holder is notified without his solicitation, that he may use premium refund as added insurance or receive premium refund as cash. If a response is not received, the premium refund is retained by the Supreme Lodge and assigned to the policy holder's certificate as paid - up added insurance.

projects were presented. It was decided to postpone consideration to the next regular Supreme Lodge meeting due to crowded agenda of this special meeting.

By - Law Recommendations - Various recommendations for By - law changes were presented and considered by the board.

Refunds To Local Lodges Consideration was given to formula suggestions for refunds to local lodges prepared by Actuary John Agee at the request of the Supreme Lodge.

Attempt was made to preserve the present refund to lodges formula and add refunds for new products not covered together with an additional incentive for new production.

Liquor Dispensing Schools - There was discussion on the schools available for bartenders. Further consideration will be given to this matter when more information is obtained.

The meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.

Fraternally submitted, Leonard D. Mikeska, Secretary - Treasurer —SPJSTArticle 33(a), 19(b)1, page 26: The Supreme Lodge refunds eight (8) percent of the premiums remitted to it during the preceding year to local lodges at the end of each year; however, if the local lodge does not desire to and does not collect premiums the refund shall be two [2] percent of the amount collected by Supreme Lodge.

Delete the underlined portion as it is not longer applicable.

Article 35(a), page 29: The mortuary fund shall consist of such parts of the monthly premiums as provided in Article 34, and the Mortuary fund is not mentioned specifically in any part of Article 34.

Article 34(b), page 29: ---All of the first year's premiums, one - half of annual premiums of Class JT, $2.00 annually from every one thousand dollars of insurance in force in the Adult Division and Should Universal Life insurance be included? It is an Adult Division.

Article 38(j), page 33: ---The vice president must appoint one (1) member of a three (3) member committee on credentials at least one (1) month prior to the convention.

This article requires clarification.

1. Is the appointee from the membership at large?

2. Must the appointee be a delegate or can he be a committee member or some one else associated with the convention but not necessarily be a delegate?

3. Of the three - member committee, who is responsible for appointing the other two?

Article 42(b), page 37: ---No member of the Supreme Lodge, nor the editor, may hold any other position in the districts.

Wednesday, February 24, 1988--VESTNiK/5 At least two directors hold positions as sales representatives. According to VESTNIK reports, these directors have done a superb job in insurance sales.

I believe that Article 42(b) should be redefined, specifically stating other positions in the district from which the director is excluded.

Article 46(c), page 44, is in part in conflict with Article 1(i), page 5: Article 46(c) states: Members who have their certificates paid up in due course, according to the terms thereof and who wish to remain active members, must pay the local lodge dues and assessments if any as prescribed by the lodge Article 1(i) states: The words "active" shall mean a member who is still paying premiums, dues and assessments, if any.

Article 46(c) and Article 1(i) should be internally consistent.

Suggest changing wording of Article 1(i) to: The word "active" shall mean a member who is still paying premiums or who has a paid - up certificate and who pays local lodge dues and assessments, if any. ***

Houston, Texas January 14, 1988 Mrs. Leona Macha, By - Law Committee, SPJST 501 Shropshire, El Campo, Texas 77437 Dear Mrs. Macha: I would like to suggest an amendment to the system of electing delegates to the SPJST Conventions.

The present system operates adequately enough for small lodges, but for a lodge the size of Lodge 88, Houston, consideration should be given to qualifications other than the number of monthly meetings per year attended by members.

With the number of officers, committee chairmen and members of the Board of Trustees who work and are responsible for the maintenance and operations of the lodge, consideration accorded to these worthy members should be recognized by giving them priority as delegates.

The difference between the number of qualified members as delegates (67 for Lodge 88, because they attended monthly meetings) and the officers elected to be delegates, would then go on the ballot.

This suggestion follows the results of the delegates elected at the annual meeting at Lodge 88, in which hard working members scarcely made the list, if at all. Delegates should be elected from members who served the lodge and are able to serve when called upon, and not elected because a member wishes to attend the convention.

This matter should be given due consideration at the coming convention.

Fraternally, Naomi Kostom Spencer Lodge 88, Houston

P.S. There is nothing in this suggestion for me personally as I was not running to be a delegate, but I have seen disappointed members affected by the present system.

N.K.S. ***

January 26, 1988 TO: Mrs. Leona Macha Secretary, By - Law Committee 501 Shropshire El Campo, Texas 77437 RE: Recommendation to By - Law Committee concerning Article 103(b) This recommendation is made on behalf of the Directors.

We recommend that Article 103(b) be revised to require that inspections of real estate for prospective borrowers be made by two directors for a loan up to $60,000 (instead of one director being able to make inspections up to $40,000).

Therefore, Article 103(b) would read as follows: In the event the application does not exceed $60,000, such inspection shall be made by the director within whose district the offered security is situated, together with one other director. If the application exceeds $60,000, then such inspection shall be made by the director within whose district the offered security is situated, together with two other directors. Such appraisal report must be delivered to the Supreme Lodge immediately. The Supreme Lodge may obtain a credit report on any application where it deems it necessary or advisable.

Thank you for your consideration.

For the Directors, Matt S. Vanek District VI Director 1009 Northgate Victoria, Texas 77904 *** Rogers, Texas February 8, 1988 Lad J. Zatopek 2605 West Avenue Z Temple, Texas 76501 To the By - Law Committee Dear Sir: I. In a lodge where there are members qualified to be delegates to the Convention, there should not be a husband and wife elected to be a delegate.

This would give more members an opportunity to attend and get involved.

II. Also, a member of a lodge who is already paid by the Supreme Lodge -on a District or State level, should not be qualified to be a delegate from the lodge of which he or she is a member.

Mr. & Mrs. F.W. Stuteville P.O. Box 396 Rogers, Texas 76569 ***

Februry 12, 1988 Dorothy Chervenka Secretary

2. Article 43(b), page 38 -- Add "on rotation basis," 3. Article 43(L), page 39 -- Amend to read "The Directors shall employ a Certified Public Accountant to prepare a detailed report concerning the condition of the Society beginning for the year 1988."

4. Article 94, page 66 -- To amend "that the Editor be located in the Home Office of the Society.

5. Add to by - laws: Prior to the Convention, the District Directors shall appoint a Screening Committee from their respective district to canvass any and all candidates seeking any elective Home Office, District Director and Alternate Director positions, Editor, and bring their selections of candidates to the floor to be voted upon by the delegates of the Convention. Applications for any elective Home Office position, District Director or Alternate District Director position, Editor, must be in the Home Office at least 45 days prior to the Convention and mailed to the Chairman of the Board and delivered to the Screening Committee unopened.

The envelope should be marked "Deliver to the Screening Committee unopened."

SPJST Lodge No. 87 Dorothy Chervenka Secretary February 12, 1988 —SPJST-

Publication Committee To Meet SPJST

The annual meeting of the Publication Committee will be held in Temple, Texas at the Home Office on February 27, 1988 at 10 a.m.

Fraternally, Melvin H. Skrabanek Secretary —SPJST-

Hardship Cases To Finance Committee For 1988 Submit

Dear Brothers and Sisters: We are preparing for the 1988 Convention to be held in Temple on June 19, 1988 and, as in the past, the convention has provided assistance to members of the SPJST Society who were judged as hardship cases. We would like to continue this policy at the June Convention. The Finance Committee has set a guide for the assistance of judging these cases: 1. The member who needs assistance must submit his/her name to the local lodge officers who, in turn, will review the case.

TO: By - Law Committee, SPJST Twenty - Fifth Convention Temple, Texas

2. The application must be signed by the local lodge president and secretary.

From: SPJST Lodge No. 87 Temple, Texas

3. The application must explain why he/she needs assistance.

The lodge recommends the following changes in the by - laws as it is the opinion that they would be beneficial to the Society.

4. There is no age limit for the member who needs assistance.

1. Article 33, No. 13, page 25, amend to read "Hold workshop annually in 1st quarter of each year."

5. It makes no difference where the member is living.

6. The donation is not of a great some, and is for one time only.

7. The application must be mailed to the Finance Committee no later than May 30, 1988. Letters postmarked after May 30th will not be considered.

All cases will be reviewed by the committee before the convention; none will be accepted at the convention.

Please mail all applications to: Rita J. Vanek Finance Committee Secretary.

P.O. Box 901 El Campo, Texas 77437 - 0901 Fraternally, Rita J. Vanek, Secretary —SPJST-

V Spring Meeting

District

Dear Members: We district officers hope you are planning to attend our meeting at Lodge Stefanik No. 142, 5508 Nolda Street, Houston on Sunday, March 13th.

A beef brisket dinner with all the trimmings will be served from 11 a.m. on (tickets $4 for adults and $2.50 for children). Lodge No. 142 always serves a good dinner! The district is donating beer and soda.

During the noon hour you will have the opportunity to listen to beautiful singing by Lodge No. 88 Choral Club and great music by Lodge No. 88 Czech Concert Orchestra!

The meeting starts at 2 p.m. and will include a Memorial Service by Lodge No. 142, a youth program by DYC Marie Stayton, recognition of 50 - year members by Secretary Tennie Walla, brief reports by officers, and the election of officers.

By attending this meeting you will be showing your support for our great organization. It is one way you can keep up with the progress of SPJST! The district is also donating 10 DOOR PRIZES of $5 each! You might be one of the lucky ones!

Don't you think this would be a nice and enjoyable Sunday for you and your family? So do plan to come to Lodge No. 142, Sunday, March 13th!

Fraternally yours, Tillie Helmcamp District President —SPJST-

No. 15, Buckholts

Lodge

Dear Members: Today the weather looks like springtime but last Sunday, we had snow all over the ground.

The monthly meeting of Lodge 15 was opened by President Leslie Sakewitz leading our members in the Pledge of Allegiance. He welcomed our guests, Lillie Zajicek and Thomas Harwell.

"Happy Birthday" was wished to Milton Shiller, Charlsie Svetlik and Hilda Burtis.

The minutes were read by Secretary June Harwell and accepted as read.

Treasurer Pat Hillman's report was accepted as read as well as all committee reports.

The Domino and "42" Tournaments were discussed. The lodge will have the local tournament after our next meeting; so if you want to try out, be sure and come to the next meeting to sign up. The first two couples who win at the local tournament get to go to the State Tournament. It sure is a lot of fun to try to win.

6/VESTNEK—Wednesday, February 24, 1988 After the meeting we all enjoyed a pot luck supper. You see what you members are missing by not coming to the meetings! I wish more members would come because we need to get something happening again to help the club.

Our next meeting will be on March 9 at 7 p.m. I hope to see you all then.

Fraternally, Jo Lee Shiller Reporter

Lodge

29, Taylor Officers And Committees

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No. 17, New Tabor

Lodge

Dear Members: Lodge No. 17 held its regular monthly meeting February -7 at 2 p.m. with all officers present.

We welcome one new member, Lacy Dawn Jones, daughter of Bruce and Donna (Trcalek) Jones.

The dates have been re - scheduled for the Triathelon. February 13 was canceled and will be held on February 28th. The "Moon" part of the Triathelon will be held on March 26 at 2 p.m.

On February 28 Lodge 17 will host a number of political candidates. A stew meal will be available as well as an assortment of sandwiches and desserts.

A drawing will be held for a 410 shotgun and a swing set (this is not playground equipment) it's a free standing porch swing or can be used outside as well. The youth club will hold an auction afterwards approximately 4 p.m. The second part of the Triathelon will be held. The youth club will also have game booths, weather permitting: these would be held outside. Come on out to support your favorite candidate -- even if they have no opposition, they need to know you're for them.

Lodge No. 17 will send 4 players to play straight dominoes on March 19 at Lodge No. 15, Buckholts. The winners of our local playoff were: 1st place -Carol Petty and Lydia Odstrcil, and 2nd place -- Glen Paul and Gladys Hejl.

Winners of "42" going to State on April 9 at Lodge No. 24, Cyclone are: 1st -- Donnie Suehs and Dennis Drgac, and 2nd -- Charles Petty and Lola Vavra.

A number of players will also be going to play in the Tarok Tournament on March 5 at Lodge No. 66, Waco.

Our local By - law Committee recommended three changes in our by laws and they were accepted by our lodge and were sent to the By - law Committee to be acted on. If accepted by that body, they will be published before the Convention.

A number of our local youth have been asked to participate at the Convention -- more about that later because I'm not sure I have a complete list and I do not want to omit anyone.

Another note on the stew meal -- it will be an all you can eat stew meal with coffee or tea for $3; some of the members have tickets available now.

Fraternally, Lola Vavra, Reporter —SPJST--

INTEREST RATE FOR UNIVERSAL LIFE; 9% annualized effective through 4-30-88 —SPJ ST—

These individuals were officially elected by their membership to fulfill their obligations in 1988 and continued success is wished to them. Seated, L to R: Secretary Michael Kaiser, President Melvin Steger, Parliamentarian Geraldine Steger, 2nd Vice President/Historian Donna Pasemann, Reporter ila Mae Jansky, Youth Leader Donna Vanecek. Standing, L to R: 1st Vice President Ronnie Rieger, Property Committee Members Herbert Reithmeyer, Jerry Tallas, Edmund Tate, Otis Lehman; and Albin Machu, treasurer.

Seaton Lodge Members Perform At CAC In Temple

Seaton Lodge 47 Beseda Dancers

Lodge 47 Youth Club Members On January 23, 1988 the Cultural Activities Center in Temple celebrated their tenth anniversary with an Arts Showcase. The youth club members and adult members of Lodge 47,

Seaton were invited to sing and perform the t eska Beseda for those in attendance.

—SPJST-

Lodge

No. 47, Seaton

Dear Brothers and Sisters: The last lodge meeting was held on Sunday, February 7, 1988 at 2 p.m. with Vice President Calvin Skrabanek presiding. The Flag Bearers Tommy Gibson and Amy Kohutek brought in the flags and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. We remained standing for a moment of silence in memory of Brother Willis Duane Standard, 52, of Temple who passed away recently. May he rest in eternal peace and deepest sympathy to the surviving family and honor to his memory forever.

Vice President Skrabanek welcomed all to the meeting and recognized the visitors, Ann Balusek of Buckholts, Gertrude Kahlig, Ladis and Georgia Navratil of Temple Lodge No. 87, Ernest and Angeline Kristinek of Lodge 157, Martha Palla and Irene Beran. We enjoyed your visiting our meeting and do come, again, when you can.

Sister Dolores Skrabanek, secretary, read the roll call of officers, trustees and sales representatives. The minutes of the January 3rd lodge meeting were read and approved. Correspondence included a thank you card from the Duane Standard family for the wreath of flowers, Third Tarok Tournament at Lodge 66 at 10 a.m. on March 5 with deadline of February 23 for entry, a letter from Texas Employment Commission, a letter regarding the tournaments' dates and places from Brother Howard Leshikar and requests for donations from American Heart Association, the March of Dimes and Arthritis Foundation.

The new members accepted were Elizabeth Paruzinski, Allison Renee Pechal and Kathleen Elizabeth Hope Hanusch. We welcome you to Lodge 47 and are proud you chose membership here.

Sick list of members hospitalized were Hulon Ross Sr., Frank and Mary Shenkir, Daniel Meyer, Louis Tepera Sr., and Edward Mihatsch who had day surgery recently. Hope you all are recovering satisfactorily and are able to be at home now.

The officers' reports included the president's thank you to Frank and Ruth Janacek for the Christmas decorations they donated; to Henry Janacek for repairs to a door and he commented on the workshop at Academy. Lodge 47 had 3 members presenting the program: Brother Jerry Haisler and Sisters Adeline Kohutek and Patsy Koslovsky and the MC was none other than Brother Bernie Gebala, also from Lodge 47. Other officers also gave their reports, monthly and annual.

The chairpersons all gave good reports. Brother Willie E. Kohutek gave the director's report and stated that if we wish any changes in the by laws to be sure and send them to the By - Law Committee for consideration.

Brother Ladis Navratil spoke and stated he and his wife were enjoying the meeting and that he is on the Insurance Committee and they want recommendations of any changes members think would increase sales and membership.

Brother Wallace Jez, Board of Trustees secretary, read the board minutes. We voted on the recommendation by the trustees that we dispense with the free drinks after the meeting, but to continue with the lunch. By an overwhelming majority, we approved this recommendation.

Sister Patsy Koslovsky, youth leader, announced that the youth club would have the chili supper, games and

Wednesday, February 24, 1988—VESTNIK/7

Tarok Tournament March 5, 1988 SPJST Lodge 66, Waco

Straight Domino Tournament March 19, 1988 SPJST Lodge 15, Buckholts

42" Tournament April 9 SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone

District II Planning Meeting held recently. Seated, L. to R: Mrs. Leslie Gustafson, Alice Banning, Ruby Bolton, Dorothy Pechal, Mrs. Gene Landry and Adeline Kohutek. Standing, L to R: Willie E. Kohutek, Leslie Gustafson, Ronnie Rieger, D.I. Bohac, Jerry Pechal, Gene Landry and Frank Klinkovsky.

Also present was SL President Howard Leshikar, photographer] auction Friday, February 19 instead of the usual family night social. Skating by all district youth clubs and guests would be Sunday, February 21st at Skate Haven. The youth club has adopted two miles of the highway that fronts the hall for a year and will be responsible to keep it clean of all debris. Hope the fund-raiser is successful which I know the lodge members will support.

Audit Chairman Brother Woodrow Marek gave the last quarterly report and also gave some comparisons of years 1985, 1986 and 1987 and reflected on some figures on the last quarters of the year as far back as 1979.

Brother Frank Klinkovsky reported on the forthcoming District II spring business meeting to be held on Sunday, March 27 at Seaton Star Hall. The district officers are inviting everyone to come to the meeting. An incentive for the lodges is a $25 - prize to the lodge with the largest percentage of members present at this meeting. Also, $100 in five dollar bills to 10 adults and 10 children under 16 will be given as door prizes. A meal will be prepared by the lodge with everyone bringing salads and sweets; the district is paying for the meal. A youth program will be presented and the Seaton Brass Band will play after the elections and all other business is taken care of. So mark your calendar for an enjoyable evening with a free meal and free drinks at Seaton Star Hall on Sunday, March 27 at 2 p.m. See you then!

The local domino eliminations will be on Friday, March 11 at 7 p.m. for the Straight Domino and Thursday, March 24 for the "42" competition. If you wish to play, contact the committee consisting of Ann Hejl, Dorothy Pechal and Tim Reese. Be there on the night that the particular games are played that you wish to compete in.

Birthdays will be observed by these members: Dana Glaser, Vallie Tupy, Helen Janacek, Gene Hejl and Wallace Jez. Wedding anniversaries will be celebrated by Frank and Ruth Janacek, Tim and Claudette Reese, Nick and Dorothy Morris. Here's hoping you had a very "special day" and that you may have many, many more.

Lodge 47 will, again have a lodge picnic on Sunday, June 5th and we will be observing the 25th anniversary of the hall Some plans are in the works and we will be needing some good chairpersons, therefore if you are willing to help, be present at the next

meeting Sunday, March 6 at 2 p.m. and volunteer for some particular booth.

Door prize winners for two straight months were Brothers Elmer Skrabanek and Robert Heese. How lucky can you get?

DATES TO REMEMBER ARE: Sunday, February 28 -- a Sunday matinee dance with Charles Mikeska and the Sensations, 3 to 7 p.m.

Sunday, March 6 -- Lodge and Youth Club meetings at 2 p.m.

Straight Friday, March 11 Domino, 7 p.m.

Friday, March 18 -- Family night social, 6 p.m.

"42" Thursday, March 24 Domino, 7 p.m.

Sunday, March 27 -- District II meeting, 2 p.m.

Sunday, April 10 -- Lodge and Youth Club meetings, 2 p.m.; also honoring former youth leaders and an Easter egg hunt.

Fraternally, Dorothy Pechal Reporter

—SPJSTLodge No.

73, Seymour And Bomarton

The regular monthly meeting was held February 7, 1987 at the Senior Citizens Center. A discussion was held on the upcoming District IV meeting.

The district meeting will be held April 24 at Senior Citizens Center in Seymour. It will start with a noon meal. We would like the secretaries of all lodges to notify Lodge No. 73 on how many are planning to attend the meeting by April 10th. There will be more information in the Vestnik at a later date.

The members of Lodge 73 will be having their Easter dinner on Sunday, March 6 at the Senior Citizens Center in Seymour. The meat will be provided and ladies are asked to bring salads, vegetables and desserts. Everyone is urged to attend because final plans for District IV meeting will be made.

Fraternally, Alice Orsak

—SPJST-

INTEREST RATE FOR ANNUITIES 8% annualized For period from Jan. 31, 1988 through April 30, 1988

Lodge No. 81, Needville Dear Members: SPJST Lodge No. 81 members met February 14 at 12:15 p.m. for a delicious roast beef and sausage dinner, accompanied by various vegetable dishes and pastry brought by our faithful sisters.

Our many thanks to Benita Walzel for baking the roast and sausage.

At 1:15 p.m., our President Charlie Matcek called the meeting to order.

The Pledge of Allegiance to our flag was led by Sister Annie Horelica.

Sister Mary Werner held the roll call of officers. Everyone was present.

Minutes were read by Mary Werner and also "thank you" notes from several recipients who received money donations from our lodge.

Correspondence was read from March of Dimes, Muscular Dystrophy.

The Ellerbe family, Fire Station and Martha Marx (S.A.D.) of the S.P.J.S.T. Needville Rest Home, thanking us for the money donations that are needed for so many various articles for the residents of the home and that they are greatly appreciative of our generosity.

Mary Werner gave the financial report. Willie Mae Kuykendall gave the treasurer's report and Gilbert Walzel gave the Special fund report.

All reports were accepted as read.

Shirley Bosse, our tax auditor, gave her report.

Due to District V spring meeting at Lodge No. 142 on March 13, which is also our regular second Sunday meeting date, our meeting is postponed to Monday, March 14 at 7 p.m.

Two couples from our lodge were celebrating their wedding anniversary on Valentine's Day, namely, Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Neuman (their 45th) and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Susan (their 46th). We all congratulate you and wish you God's blessings for continued healthy and happy long life.

Door prize winners were President Charlie Matcek and August Teykl, drawn by Mary Matcek.

Remember March 14 at 7 p.m. for our next meeting date!

Fraternally, Vlasta Nowotny

—SPJST-

Lodge

No. 84, Dallas

DATES TO REMEMBER March 5 -- Vrazels will play March 19 -- Czechmates March 20 -- Our lodge 78th anniversary. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.; dinner from 12:30 to 2 p.m. (roast beef, sausage with all

trimmings; $3 children, $5 adults).

Ladies, pastry is needed. The program starts at 2 p.m.; make plans to come.

April 17 -- District III meeting.

Plans are under way, but our menu for the day is fried chicken, potato salad, green peas, dessert, drink for this occasion. Lodge 84 ladies, please bring pastry. Details on this day forthcoming.

April 2 -- Ennis Brass play, also bake sale by Special Committee at Rudolph's -- make something for this one.

Mikulas of Ennis will April 16 play.

Fraternally, Rose Scott —SPJST-

About Lodge 92, Fort Worth

Things

Dear Members and Friends: Now that spring is about here, some of us are getting to think of a garden. I know and all of you will say it is much cheaper to buy the vegetables that some farmers are selling to make a living. Well, the case goes that a farmer does not make too much for all of the work and hours he puts in, but if we do plant something it always seems to taste better. When someone works in the city and than retires, a garden is a lot of fun. There is something in life that makes one feel just watching it grow. Even now it is a great reward to see our lodge grow as other lodges also grow.

I am sure many times some will ask, what is SPJST? First it is an organization to help out when someone deceased has an SPJST life insurance policy. It is sad to read in the newspaper of someone who was killed or passed away without life insurance.

I kmow sometimes it is hard to pay for something we ourselves will not get but, again, it sure will be a lot easier for the loved one left behind.

None of us know when we will need life insurance, so we need to let our younger generation know what we have to offer them and that, in case of a hardship, they could even borrow against their certificate. I, myself, never sold life insurance but have encouraged others to sell it. I have enjoyed selling home casualty that is fire and extended coverage. It also was started by our Czech forefathers because they also wanted to be sure we would be protected in case of a disaster.

Our Lodge No. 92 here in Fort Worth has done well and we have good sales representatives to keep our lodge growing.

Now all clubs, lodges and other organizations have something to help with the expense so it has been voted to have dues. Some other organizations

8/VESTNIK—Wednesday, February 24, 1988 have very large dues, but sometimes you do not get much in return, but in our Lodge 92 we do many things with the small dues. At Christmastime, we always see that the members get something from Santa. Then we have meals after our meetings which the lodge pays for. The ladies always bring pastries; the refreshments are free to members who attend the meeting.

The lodge always sends birthday cards to members over 65 years old and does pay for the lodge dues for them; also sends flowers to the deceased for funerals. Many other things are done, so now you will understand what the small dues you pay are used for.

Memorials to the SPJST Lodge No. 92 Building Fund have been made in memory of Helen Paprskar by Anne Polk, Victor Murphy, Joe and Nancy Paprskar, Justine Chaloupka, Joe and Evelyn Zacek.

In memory of Joe Merlick by Nancy Paprskar, Martha and Dick Durham.

In memory of Johnnie Motl by Justine Chaloupka.

We have rather good attendance at our meetings and it sure is good to see our older members still coming. We do have some young ones but need more to take our places later.

This past meeting was a short one due to the fact that we started to have dances on Sunday afternoons which seem to be good. We had a new band playing and it is called the Cen - Tex Polka Band and they are very good.

They play lots of polkas and waltzes with some specialty dances that get everyone on the floor. Everyone has a good time and asked that they come back. We do want to thank all the out of - town people who come to our dances. We enjoy having them and our doors are always open to them. We were glad to see some people who came to our lodge for the first time and they really enjoyed meeting some of our members.

We always sing "Happy Birthday" to our members and this month several stood up and even one baby was held up. Celebrating were Sisters Joella Kubala, Cheryl Hubenak, 1 - year - old Laura Tesar and guest, Evelyn Zacek.

Celebrating wedding anniversaries are our President Albert Kubala and wife, Helen, their 43rd; and Brother And Sister Dick Durham, 37th.

Our lodge needs to get more involved in the Tarok Tournament so we can have fun and also we want to get a trophy here. Our President Albert Kubala won the State trophy last year so we need to try to get a winner again from our lodge. If you want to learn to play Taroks (which is a Czech card game) we will start having classes at night at the hall. I started to learn to play and now I would also like to win so let's all get together and really get this going because you will not regret it.

Our youth club is growing but we still need more young ones to join so encourage your grandchildren, nieces and nephews to join the youth club.

I was appointed to be the reporter for our lodge so I hope my letters will not be boring. If any of you have any kind of news, let me know because we all know the news has to come from someone.

Until next time, stay healthy and happy. Many thanks to the members and friends who told me they liked my last letter.

Fraternally, Carl W. Zich, Reporter —SPJST-

No. 139, Danbury Report Lodge

The Danbury Lodge 139 meeting of February 13 was called to order by President Vincent Hechler. Secretary Tommie Lostak read the minutes of the last meeting and Financial Secretary Helen Filipp and Treasurer Lonnie Lostak gave their reports.

Helen Filipp read correspondence she received since the January meeting.

Lonnie Lostak brought the Lodge 139 scholarship plaque to show the members before turning it over to the school. The plaque is beautiful and has twelve spaces for the names of recipients of the scholarship. The name of Jarrod Vrazel, who, in 1987, received the first scholarship, already has been engraved on the plaque. The plaque will be on display in the Danbury High School trophy case.

Helen Filipp announced that several members have been ill. Marie Ermis, Albina Wagner and Bill Wollom all are in the hospital. Gladys Lostak is home from the hospital and is continuing treatment as an outpatient.

We wish all of them a speedy recovery.

Tommie Lostak and Faye Wilson gave a report on the seminar held in Academy on February 6th.

A social was held at the conclusion of business.

Fraternally, Faye Wilson, Reporter —SPJST-

No. 155, Austin

Lodge

March 6 meeting is set for 3 p.m. at the home of Raymond and Alice Prasatik, 3000 Enfield Rd., phone 472 - 1721.

Guests are welcome. Supper will be served after the meeting.

Hoping to see many members come out.

Sincerely, Alice Prasatik, Reporter —SPJST-

No. 178, Longview-Kilgore Lodge

The February 12, 1988 meeting of SPJST Lodge 178 was called to order

by President Jerry Hood, who led the Pledge of Allegiance. James Harris led the Lodge Motto. A moment of silence for our departed brothers and sisters was observed.

Roll call of officers was held and minutes of our last meeting were read.

Loma Harris made a motion to accept new applicants Katie Simpkins, Carol Harris and Akin Harris into membership; seconded by John Campbell. Motion carried.

Committee reports were also given.

At the November, 1987 meeting, the officers for 1987 agreed to stay in office until afer a meeting with representatives from the Supreme Lodge in December. According to how the bylaws read these officers will continue to hold office for 1988 if they still agree to do so. Agreeing to stay in office were: President -- Jerry Hood Vice Pres. -- Alvin Gibson Recording Sec. -- Janel Brown Treas. -- Loma Harris Fin. Sec. -- Marie Wiesner Guide -- James Harris Board Member -- John Campbell.

Four of the board members elected for

1987 had not attended meetings, therefore, board member elections for these vacancies would be held.

Nominated for the positions were Monette Hood, Marie Gibson, Roy Taylor and Dan Brown. There being no other nominations, these four were elected by acclamation.

Since the position of second vice president had not been filled, Marie Gibson made a motion to elect John Campbell to fill this vacancy; seconded

by Monette Hood. Motion carried.

The meeting was adjourned by President Jerry Hood.

Members of Lodge 178 are reminded to pick up tickets for a Reverse Drawing Dinner/Dance to be held Friday, March 4, 1988. All members need to help sell these tickets to make it a success. First prize drawing will be for $1,000. Tickets will sell for $10 each.

Fraternally, Janel Brown Recording Secretary

—SPJSTBirthday Club News Of Lodge 88

On February 10, 1988 the Birthday Club Sisters met for their regular monthly meeting at 11:15 p.m. in the lodge dining room with a good attendance.

President Kathy Trefell opened the meeting with a beautiful reading dedicated to the birthday honorees for February.

Secretary Rosalee Kostom read the minutes of January, which were approved as read. Rosalee also read correspondence from Emil Bily and family.

Treasurer Lillie Spies gave the financial report as of February 1, 1988. We are starting 1988 with a "Bang."

Sunshine Chairman Mary Kosut reported on the cards she sent, and then we continued with our sad and happy occasions. Our Sister Marie Spaulding lost her husband, Francis H. Spaulding, February 2, 1988 and services were on February 5, 1988.

Let's remember Marie in our prayers; she has been ill for some time.

Our devoted Birthday Club Sister Mary Johnson, mother of Victor Janak will be 87 years of age on February 21, 1988. Victor had his son Tim Janak to play his accordian after the monthly meeting for the members who were celebrating February birthdays and anniversaries, especially for his proud mother. This is always a great occasion for all her family.

Those who attended were Victor's wife, Evelyn, and Mary's grandchildren Victor Janak II, Tim Janak and wife, Janeen, and son, Ted Janak and wife, Carol and daughter, and Mary Lynn Maas, and her two daughters. Victor, a sales representative, said very proud - like, "They are all SPJST members."

Mary's grandchildren were in the youth club at Lodge 88 and Mary has been a member of the lodge for over 50 years; an active member of the Hlahol Dramatic Club and played in many plays, a devoted Birthday Club member who always donates. We always leave a vacant place on the gift table for Mary because we can depend on her bringing many gifts -- even vegetables out of her garden.

Tim Janak's father, Victor, asked to announce that Tim, the accordian player, plays with the Alpenfest Band at the Bavarian Gardens on weekends.

During the summer, he plays at the Astroworld at the German Pavilion

and Wurstfest in New Braunfels. This past summer his band was invited to Austria and Switzerland. He greatly appreciated the words of encouragement from Louis Hanus.

Happy Birthday, Mary!

Our Past Vice President Edna Froelich lost her husband on January 29, 1988. We are hoping that Edna will not move to Cuero, where her daughter lives, because she is such an asset to our club. You and your family have our sympathy, Edna.

Agnes Pederson informed me that she became a great - grandmother for the first time. A little boy, Seth Wood was born October 26, 1987 to Joe and Gailan Chevick. His grandparents are Raymond and Gracie Lesak.

King B. Hegwood, husband of Helen, was honored along with other city employees, at a reception for all 25, 30, 40 - year employees. On March 1, King B. will be completing 26 years with the Water Department. Also, he is a grandpa to a beautiful little girl, Kelsy.

Our Ticket Chairman Evelyn Mikulas has the "uncomfortable" shingles and was unable to attend our meeting; however, our faithful past President Rita Alexander took over and did very well. We all missed Evelyn because she's had that job for many years. We hope to see you soon!

The Birthday Club gave Emil Bily a memorial in memory of his wife, Emily and asked him to apply it wherever he wanted to. He did! He gave it back to the club as an expression of love.

Our Past Czech Reporter Frances Olexa received a standing ovation for receiving the honor of the Fraternalist of the Year. A great lady!

The Rules and Regulations were presented by the committee to President Kathy, who read the changes and all were approved.

The members also accepted Sister Annie Baethe, 98 years of age, as an honorary member. She isn't able to attend our functions any more -- she's so precious.

Tily Bily and Inez Jeanes have volunteered to call bingo in place of Martha Baxter and Ardith McClellan who will be hostesses in March.

Two new members were voted into our club, Margaret Spahr and Alma McNaspy. We welcome you nice ladies.

The hostesses for March are Ardith McClellan, Mary Kosut, Della Miksch and Martha Baxter.

President Trefell had a gift for a special Birthday Club member, which was won by Tily Bily. "Calcutta" was played and the winners were Marie Pokluda and Agnes Pederson, and Birdie Pech won a special gift donated by a member.

Birthday celebrities for February are Josephine Bishop, Marie Spaulding, Ann Hoffman, Martha Walla, Mary Johnson, and Frances Dvorak, an honorary member.

"Happy Birthday" was sung and after table grace by Mary Kosut, we adjourned at 12:10 p.m.

Remember -- "The way we live is more important than any task we may accomplish."

Fraternally submitted by Pearl Hanka, 2nd Vice Pres.

—SPJSTThe Great Seal of the U.S. has 13 of each of these items: stars, stripes, clouds, arrows, laurel leaves, berries, feathers in each wing and tail, and rows in the pyramid. This is one case where 13 is a lucky number.

—SPJST-

Wednesday, February 24, 1988—VESTNIK/9

Friendship Club Of Fort Worth Dear Members and Friends: The weather for our January and February meetings was not in our favor, so we hope our next meeting, Wednesday, March 2, at 10:30 a.m. will be a dry day. We can take the cold but not the wet, icy roads.

The hostesses for March will be Mary Dunlap, Dollie McGill and Billie Star, to a covered dish luncheon.

Everyone has been missing the fellowship.

Jeanie Mason was in the hospital for a week in January with double pneumonia and I'm happy to report she is much better. So many have had the flu and hope they are all on the road to recovery.

I hope to see you March 2nd. So until --- Keep Smiling!

Fraternally, Mary Pavey

—SPJST-

Circle Of Czech Women

Dallas

President Zvolanek opened our February meeting with the pledge to our flag and a moment of silence for Mary Stransky, Mildred Patak, Mary Urban and Frances Kocian.

Guests introduced were Emily Spaniel, Carolyn Nemec, Christine Woods, Bob Zvolanek, Jerry Urban, Charlie Kocian, John Trojacek, Gilbert Kalich, Phil Reames, Edmund Kaska, Frank Houzvicka, Julius Podhrasky and George Reznik.

Greetings were relayed from Ella Bartos, Rose Kopecek, Helen Vrla Jr., Helen Oates, Libbie Slovak and Zdenka Skotak.

Minutes and treasurer's report were approved.

Correspondence read by Mary Sebestik included "Thank You" notes from Edmund and Lillian Kaska, Joseph Ehrinberger, the family of Mildred Patak, American Red Cross, Genesis Women, and Ronald McDonald House; "Thinking of You" from Rose Kopecek; letters read from Frances Konakovsky, Anna Hoffman, and Bertha Paryzkova.

Birthday celebrants for February are Martha Malooly, Rose Novak, Itose Waller, Millie Noska, Mary Dusek, Martha Kocian, Irene Halouzka, Alice Roberts, and Evelyn Trojacek.

Hostesses for February luncheon were Ruth Chmelar, Mildred Chervenka, Evelyn Salac, and AdeIle Vlk. Delegates this year to American Czech Culture Society are Anne Zvolanek, Agnes Mach, Esther Cunningham, and Vicki. Kohn.

Bessie Reames, Helen Oates, and Vicki Kohn were appointed to the Nominating Committee.

Bertha Malik, membership chairperson, announced new member is Christine Woods.

Sunshine Committee sent out "Get Well" cards to Rose Kopecek, Arnold Vrla, Jerry Rotrekle, Ann Zvolanek, and Lydia Kartous; "Sympathy" to Charlie Kocian, Stanley Patak, and Lillian Moran.

Donations in memory of Mary Stransky were from Jim and Liddie Pavelka, Ella Mae Faraizl, Helen Vrla Sr., Arnold and Helen Vrla, Stanley and Martha Vrla, Eugene and Rose Parma, Jerry and Vicki Kohn, Joe and Adelle Vlk, Tom and Alice Roberts, Gilbert and Bessie Kalich, Mary Kubacak, Marie Fitz, Rose Kopecek, Julius and Bertha Podhrasky, Frank

and Aggie Mach, Jerry and Nena Rotrekle, Bob and Anne Zvolanek, Bertha Malik, Frances Konakovsky, George and Dorothy Reznik, Mary Sebestik, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hafertepe, Mr. and Mrs. Mose Zhyfault.

In memory of Mildred Patak from Jerry and Vicki Kohn, Alvin and Libbie Elsik, Joe and Adelle Vlk, Jim and Liddie Pavelka, Tom and Alice Roberts, John and Evelyn Trojacek, Gilbert and Bessie Kalich, Phil and Bessie Reames, Rose Kopecek, Georgia Brozek, Stanley Patak, and Mary Sebestik. The Circle of Czech Women donated to the Czech Chair in memory of Mildred.

In memory of Frances Kocian from Gilbert and Bessie Kalich, John and Evelyn Trojacek.

Donations to Krouzek from Mildred Voss, Emily Spaniel and Carolyn Nemec.

It was announced that Helen Honza has a new phone number: 328 - 8559.

Bertha Podhrasky announced the Ennis Sokol will celebrate their anniversary on February 14th. Helen Oates announced Fraternal Council meeting on February 8th.

Door prizes were furnished by Bessie Reames and Bessie Kalich. Anne Zvolanek brought camellias for the birthday girls.

Dorothy Reznik stated that she was privileged to attend a reception in honor of Frances Baleja's 85th birthday which was given by her daughter, Helen Po kl adni k .

Doctor and Mrs. Ervin Zvolanek's daughters, Renee and Melissa, were introduced at the International Debutante Ball at New York's Waldorf Astoria; they are the nieces of Bob and Anne Zvolanek.

Mark down our March 3rd meeting on your calendar; weather, hopefully will be warmer. Aren't you tired of the wind and ice? We know it could be worse comparing to other states that have blizzards, etc. But no matter how much we appreciate the variety in weather in Texas, I'll bet if a survey was taken, most of us would prefer the spring and summer seasons over winter. See you March 3rd.

Dorothy Rose Reznik, Reporter

Czech Heritage Society Of Texas

The

One of the many projects envisioned by the late Albert J. Blaha of Houston, Texas, was the establishment of a fund to help finance research projects dealing with Texas Czech history and genealogy. Mr. Blaha left us before he could start this project himself, so it is up to those of us who have benefitted with his help and his generosity to see this dream become a reality. It is only fitting that such a project be established in Albert J. Blaha's name.

The Albert J. Blaha Research Fund will be administered by the Board of Trustees of the Czech Heritage Society of Texas. Blaha was the founder of the Czech Heritage Society and the chairman of its Board of Trustees for five years.

Grants from the Albert J. Blaha Research Fund will be made to individuals whose research will significantly increase the knowledge of the history and genealogy of the Texas - Czech community.

Such research may be carried out in Texas, elsewhere in the United States, or abroad. Research topics might include the biographies of prominent Texas - Czechs, the histories of particular Texas - Czech communities, or other topics of general interest to Czech - Texas.

Grants will be made only from the interest accrued from the Albert J. Blaha Research Fund, and they will be offered as soon as the fund is large enough to generate them.

Donations to the Albert J. Blaha Research Fund may be made in any amount, and sent to: Albert J. Blaha Research Fund c/o Robert Janak 545 Threadneedle Beaumont, Texas 77705 Robert Janak CHS Trustee

—SPJST-

—SPJST-

Bulletin

88, Houston Czech Class Schedule

Board

Lodge

The Czech class at Lodge 88 is getting into high gear, again. After an eventful fall term with its memorable closing social, many students are anxiously awaiting the spring term 1988.

Student participation in class discussions involves everyone. Use of our overhead projector cuts the time spent on grammar and sentence structure. Every sentence is translated into Czech or English as is necessary so that, through comparison and association, the student achieves a better understanding of his forefathers' language.

Everyone is welcome to visit or enroll in our class at Lodge 88. You may be astonished at how easily the language is learned. February 29, at 7:30 p.m. is our first meeting. The sessions last two hours and are scheduled for a term of ten weeks.

Vitarne vas do na gi tridy.

W.E. Souchek Czech Instructor —SPJSTIt would take a person 29 years of 12 hour work days to count one billion dollars in one dollar bills. ***

—SPJST-

The XXV SPJST Convention will be held in Temple, Texas June 19-23, 1988. ***

TAROK TOURNAMENT March 5, 1988 SPJST Lodge 66, Waco *** STRAIGHT DOMINO TOURNAMENT March 19, 1988 SPJST Lodge 15, Buckholts *** "42" DOMINO TOURNAMENT April 9, 1988 SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone *** DISTRICT I The District 'I Spring Meeting will be hosted by Lodge No. 13, Dime Box on April 10, 1988 at 2 p.m. *** DISTRICT II The District II Spring Meeting will take place on March 27, 1988 at Seaton (Star Hall) Lodge No. 47. More details later.

The District II Fall Meeting and Fourth Annual Fun Carnival has been scheduled for Sunday, September 18, 1988. (More details later) *** DISTRICT III The District III Spring Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, April 17, 1988 with Dallas Lodge No. 84 hosting, 2625 Floyd Street. More details later. ***

DISTRICT IV The District IV Meeting will be held on Sunday, April 24, 1988 at Senior Citizens Center in Seymour, with Lodge No. 73 hosting. ***

DISTRICT V The District V Spring Meeting will be held on March 13, 1988 at SPJST Lodge Stefanik No. 142; 5508 Nolda Street, Houston. ***

DISTRICT VI The District VI Spring Meeting will be held on Sunday, April 24, 1988 at the American Legion Hall in Hallettsville. It will be hosted by Lodge No. 4, Hallettsville. ***

DISTRICT VII The District VII Spring Meeting will be held on April 17, 1988, with Lodge San Antonio No. 133 hosting the meeting.

—SPJST-

Youth

Department Calendar LONGHORN RECREATION LAB [LRL] March 11 - 15 Brownwood 4 - H Center *** YOUTH LEADER'S RETREAT March 25 - 27 Camp Lone Star *** LEADERS - IN - TRAINING RETREAT [LIT] April 15 - 17 Camp Val Verde *** STATE YAD August 21 Temple High School DISTRICT TRAINING Dist. I -- (Date not yet determined) Dist. II -- April 26 Dist. III -- April 24 Dist. IV -- (Date not yet determined) Dist. V -- April (Date not yet determined) Dist. VI -- (Date not yet determined) Dist. VII -- May 14 *** DISTRICT YADs Dist. I -- August 7, Lodge 13 Dist. II -- July 10, Lodge 29 Dist. III -- June 26, Lodge 66 Dist. IV -- (Date and site not yet determined) Dist. V -- July 17, Lodge 88 Dist. VI -- July 31, Lodge 32 Dist. VII -- July 24 (Site not yet determined) *** CAMPs Dist. I -- July 18 - 21, Val Verde Dist. II -- July 21 - 27, Val Verde

10/VESTN1K—Wednesday, February 24, 1988 Dist. HI - July 28 - 31, Val Verde Dist. IV -- July 18 - 21, Val Verde Dist. V -- June 27 - 30, Wagon Wheel

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Dist. VI -- June 27 - 30, Wagon Wheel Dist. VII -- July 31 - Aug. 3, Val Verde —SPJST-

State Youth Director

March Vestnik Project GOOD LUCK CASLAVA In early 1900, when South Omaha was a separate city, not then a part of Omaha; there was a small community in the southwest corner ostracized from the rest of town by a tract of farmland on the north, owned by Jack Hughes, and another field on the east owned by the Jetters Brewing Company.

About fifty families of immigrants from Bohemia (Cechy) lived there and they called their neighborhood Caslava after the town of the settlers' own land. The American people called it "Good Luck." Most of these families labored in the meat - packing plants along West 2nd Street. The area was in the Corrigan School District, but because of the big field which

separated the community from the school, a small, two - room schoolhouse (Field School) located in the neighborhood for the first and second grades so they would not have to walk around those large fields to get to Corrigan School. When the children of the immigrants entered the first grade at Field School, they could not speak English.

Most of the families had many children and the mothers were kept busy caring and providing for them.

Every family had chickens, ducks, geese, a pig or two and a large garden.

Some had a cow or goat to provide milk.

The houses were heated by coal heating stoves, so a feather cover on the bed in winter was necessary. ***

Junior March Vestnik Contest Follow the Path On the path to St. Paddy's Day. There's a lot to be seen.

But you'll never know what I saw, Unless you fill in the letters between Complete and send in to the youth department by March 31 and receive a possible 20 points. Youth Dept., P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503 NAME. YOUTH LEADER:

LODGE #•

March Vestnik Project - Good Luck Caslava Complete the sentences below and receive -a possible 20 points. Send to: SPJST Youth Dept., P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503 NAME. LODGE #: YOUTH LEADER: 1. In early 1900, when South Omaha was a separate City, not then part of (Cechy) lived there and 2. About fifty families of immigrants from they called their neighborhood, Caslava, after the town of the settlers' own land.

3. The American people called it plants along 4. Most of these families labored in the West 2nd Street.

School District.

5. The area was in the 6. When the children of the immigrants entered the first grade at Field School, they could not speak were kept busy 7. Most of the families had many children and the caring and providing for them.

8. Every family had chickens, ducks, geese, and a pig or two and a large 9. Some had a cow or goat to provide heating stoves, so a feather cover on the 10. The houses were heated by bed in winter was necessary.

BONUS PHRASE - Translate and earn five points.

DOBRY PRITEL LEPSI NEZ ZLATO. ***

Teen March Vestnik Contest Complete the combined words and receive a possible 20 points.

Example: Add a conjunction to a saint and you have a piece of furniture - STAND NAME: YOUTH LEADER:

LODGE#

1. Add Cain's brother to a saint (st) and get a place for a horse 2. Add a cook stove to a saint and you have something new and peculiar 3.

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Add a mineral to a saint and you have a building Add a part of a foot to a saint and you have a carbohydrate Add a quantity of paper to a saint and you have a home for a fish Add a knock to a saint and you have a means of punishment Add a period of time to a saint and you have a place for actors Add atmosphere to a saint and you have a part of a house Add a shower to a saint and you have a heavy pull Add a piece of jewelry to a saint and you have a part of a violin Send to: SPJST Youth Department P.O. Box 100 Temple, TX 76503

From The District Youth Counselor District V Schedules Activities Dear Members: Well, 1988 is here and there will be many new and exciting things going on in each and every district.

District V will have a lot going on, and I hope that many of you members will take part and participate in some, if not all, of these events. Come on -let's really make 1988 a Banner Year in District V. The District V spring meeting will be held at Lodge 142 in Houston on March 13 at 2 p.m. Dinner will be served starting at 11 a.m. and there will be plenty of food, drinks, and desserts of all kinds. The District V youth is also having a fund - raising project. Tickets will be 3 for $1, and everything will be given away that day; prizes include a beautiful barbecue pit (courtesy of K - Mart), jewelry, musical bird, belt buckle, etc. You do not have to be present to win, but think of all the fine entertainment, wonderful food and drink, plus being there to meet and greet old friends in a great place. Believe me, Lodge 142 really knows how to make you feel

welcome. The wonderful Choral Group and Concert Orchestra of Lodge 88 will be there for your enjoyment, and folks, they are really good; no, not good, but just GREAT. When you hear all the songs that day, I'm sure it will bring back a lot of memories, so come on down to Lodge 142 and bring the whole family.

District V Youth Club will hold election of officers and will also put on a skit, so bring the kids and let them (plus lodges that do not have a youth club) see how the youth can help your lodge. After all, the youth are really the future of SPJST. Election of officers will also take place this day.

The youth are busy doing charity work, helping their mother lodge in any way, having socials, doing crafts and talent getting ready for camp, and are just really having a good time doing all this. So come on down or up to Lodge 142 on March 13 in Houston, Texas. Bring the youth so we can all have a lot of fun and accomplish a lot, too. District V has a wonderful youth program; not only the lodges that have youth clubs, but the Supreme Lodge really does support the youth program.

Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar and State Youth Counselor Claudette Reese are always there to help and guide us in any way they can.

Let us not forget the Supreme Lodge Board. They really support the YOUTH PROGRAM in all districts.

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Get your lodge to form a youth club.

These kids keep us all up - to - date and on our toes, and they make you feel so good to be around them.

I hope to see and meet you all on March 13 at Lodge 142. Let's all have fun and make 1988 the best for District V. Fraternally, Marie Stayton District V YC —SPJST-

The Youth Leaders From

Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood Youth Club Activities Dear Readers, The youth club meeting was held February 7 after the mother lodge meeting. The attendance was fair.

Cakes were donated by the youth to West Rest Haven for their Birthday Party. We also made Valentines and brought them to the home on February 12. They all enjoyed them and also the youth club members. They always enjoy our club members when they visit the rest home.

We held a Birthday Party (with cake and drinks) on January 22, also February 12 we had a Valentine Party with hot dogs, chips, dips, sweets and drinks. Then we exchanged Valentines and played games which all of us enjoyed.

On March 6 we are going to have a kite - flying contest, so everyone get busy and get your kites ready to fly.

March 27 we will have our Easter Party with our lodge meeting, youth club meeting, Easter program and Easter egg hunt plus supper. We are also planning a bake sale on Good Friday and plan to sell tickets at our Easter Party for Easter items.

We will be making Easter baskets for the rest home and start on our scrapbook.

Celia Dobecka had a birthday in February.

I hope all of you had a happy Valentine's Day. Fraternally, Willie Mae Schuetz Youth Leader — SPJST-

Letters From The Youth Lodge No. 17, New Tabor Youth Club The February, 1988 meeting of Lodge No. 17 Youth Club was called to order at 3 p.m. by President Holly Suehs.

The register was read. There were 25 members present and 7 adults.

The minutes were read and approved. Lana Urbanovsky gave the treasurer's report.

Our Youth Leader Susan Skrabanek asked if we were going to have a St. Patrick's dance or party.

The after meeting activities were making candy Valentines.

Our next youth club meeting will be on March 6, 1988 at Lodge No. 17.

The meeting was adjourned at 4 p.m.

Chris Beasley (11) Reporter (2-17-88) —SPJST-

88, Houston Youth Club

Lodge

Dear Brothers and Sisters: The youth club of Lodge 88, Houston held their meeting for the month of February on February 11, 1988. President Crystal Wallace called it to order at approximately 7:15 p.m.

Treasurer Karl Pflughaupt led the pledge. We remained standing for a moment of silent prayer.

Vice President Darlene Migl read the register. There were 19 members and 4 adults present.

The committee reports were then read. Social Committee Chairmen Darlene Migl and Crystal Wallace reported that the social for March will be going to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on March 5th.

Scrapbook Committee Chairman Marlene Migl reported that the Scrapbook Committee is still in need of pictures for the scrapbook. Fund Raising Committee Chairman Karl Pflughaupt reported that although the Lodge 88 Youth Club will not be having a fund - raising event for February, the District V Youth Club is selling tickets for their upcoming drawing on March 13 which is District V spring meeting.

Our DYC Marie Stayton reported that the youth club, along with chaperones, will be going to the rodeo on March 5 to see the Jets. The youth are to meet at the lodge by 10 a.m. in order to be at the Astrodome on time.

She also advised that the District V Youth Club will be having their social as soon as the weather gets warmer.

The meeting was then adjourned by our president at approximately 8 p.m.

We then drew names for door prizes.

Winners were Marlene Migl, Kristi Sokol and Darren Havemann. This month we also had a Valentine contest.

The youth were asked to bring a special Valentine that they had made and to bring it to the meeting. Winners were: 1st Place - Marlene Migl, 2nd Darlene Migl, 3rd - Ki-isti Sokol. We also had a small party afterwards to celebrate Valentine's Day. The youth club of Lodge 88 would like to welcome our new youth leader, Mrs. Linney.

Fraternally, Darlene Migl (15) Vice President (2-18-88) —SP JST--

Sister Stluka was born October 5, 1895 at Ezzell, Lavaca County, Texas.

Survivors include a son and daughter - in - law, Robert and Violet (Vrazel) Stluka of Shiner; daughter and son - in - law, Gladys Marie and John Porter of Viola, Kansas; six grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

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

Resolution Committee Mildred Bolech Millie Kutac Earline Zabransky —SPJST--

Expression Of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 63, Sweet Home, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother ANTON J. GAJDOUSEK who passed away in a local hospital Friday, January 15, 1988 at the age of 77.

Funeral services were held Sunday, January 17 at 3 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville with the Rev. Gabriel Mason officiating. Burial was in the Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery in Sweet Home, Texas.

Brother Gajdousek was born June 27, 1910 in Roscoe.

Survivors include his wife, Herminia Gajdousek of Hallettsville; a son, George A. Gajdousek of Houston; a brother, Pete Gajdousek of Houston; two sisters, Agnes Chaloupka of Schulenburg and Annie Gajdousek of Columbus and three grandchildren.

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

Resolution Committee Mildred Bolech Millie Kutac Earline Zabransky

—SPJST-

Expression Of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge Karel Havlicek No. 4, Hallettsville, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother JEROME E. DROZD,

Expression Of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 63, Sweet Home, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed lodge sister VLASTA STLUKA, who passed away in the Trinity Lutheran Home in Shiner, Texas on Sunday, December 16, 1987 at the, age of 92.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 9 at 2 p.m. in the Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Shiner with the Rev. Daniel O'Brien officiating. Burial was in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery.

who passed away Monday, February 8, 1988 at his home at the age of 77 years. He was born June 30, 1910, in Lavaca County, to the late Clara Svrcek and John Drozd Sr. He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church and SPJST Lodge No. 4.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m.

Wednesday, February 10, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church with the Rev. Herb Beyer officiating. Burial followed at Breslau Cemetery. A prayer service was held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9 at the Kubena Funeral Home. .Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Anni Lee Drozd of Hallettsville; six sons, Daniel, Harvey, Clarence, Bill, Michael and Jerome Drozd Jr., all of Hallettsville; two sisters, Ida Neubauer and Julia Barta, both of Hallettsville; 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters and seven brothers.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee Gayenell Chudej Victoria Zak Mary Matula

—SPJST-

Expression Of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 63, Sweet Home, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother VACLAV A. "JIM" RASKA, who passed away at the Stevens Convalescent Center in Hallettsville, Texas on Wednesday, December 23, 1987 at the age of 86.

Funeral services were held Saturday, December 26 at 2 p.m. in St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Yoakum with the Rev. Jerry Caponi of f ficiating.

Entombment followed in St. Joseph Mausoleum.

Brother Raska was born July 22, 1901 in Lavaca County, Texas.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Willie L. Quota Raska of Yoakum; two sons, Jim Edward Raska of Columbus, Texas and Victor Raska of Texas City, Texas; a sister, Mrs. Frances McCord of Yoakum, Texas; a grandchild and two great grandchildren.

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

Mildred Bolech Millie Kutac Earline Zabransky —SPJST_

Expression Of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of SPJST Jarornir Lodge No. 54 in West, wish to express our condolences on behalf of the entire membership to the bereaved family of brother ROBERT LEE KAPAVIK, of West, who died Saturday morning, 13 February 1988 at a Waco hospital.

Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West, with Monsignor Ray Widacki as celebrant. Interment was at Woodbury Community Cemetery near Hillsboro.

The recitation of the Rosary was held Sunday night at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West.

Brother Kapavik was born 8 August 1947, in West, where he lived most of his life. He served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus No. 2305, VFW No. 4819, American Legion No. 145, the Disabled American Veterans, St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West, and was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 54 in West since 25 January 1974. He had worked for the Waco Independent School District for the last six years.

Brother Kapavik was married to Leona Coldiron in West on 14 February, 1987 who survives him. He is also survived by his mother, Mrs. Regina Kapavik of West; a stepson,

12/VESTNIK—Wednesday, February 24, 1988 Timmy Guynes and two stepdaughters, Tammy Guynes and Terry Guynes, all of West; two brothers, Henry Kapavik Jr. and Jimmy Kapavik, both of West; two sisters, Mrs. Frank (Peggy) Kucera and Mrs. Raphael (Rita) Johnson, both of West.

May he rest in peace.

Resolution Committee Maxine Sefcik Jan Vaculik

—SPJST-

Features Who Are The Czech Bohemian Moravian - Silesian People?

By: John J. Pech Who and what is the Czech nation?

This question was asked in the recent meeting of the Czech Genealogical Society in Fayetteville; together with: What are the ancient lands of the Czech Crown, and why are our Texas pioneers born in Moravia calling themselves Czechs, etc.?

Perhaps this is a short, very short history of the Czech nation and of the Zerne Koruny Ceske - Lands of the Czech Crown, existing as a political and national entity since the IX century and since the XVI century absorbed as part of the Hapsburg dynasty inheritance lands into the Austro - Hungarian Empire.

Perhaps this XVI century defeat of the Czech Kingdom at the White Mountain - Bila Hora and the Czech nation existence until October 28, 1918, the emergence of Czechoslovakia -- this short outline would be in order and of some help because as about the year 1850, the period during which, if not all of record until 1918, arrivals of your forefathers to the United States of America took place.

In the IX century, after the destruction and dismembering of the great Moravian Empire, which encompassed present Moravia, Silesia, Slovakia and the Polish Galicia (Holi') and last circa 75 years; the present remains of Moravia and Silesia (changed after the year 1700 Austrian German wars) united forever with the then flourishing Kingdom of Bohemia under Karel (Charles I) and since the IX century this unity is known as "The Lands of the Czech Crown."

Prior to this, from the beginning of our calendar, Bohemia was settled by many slavic tribes and was ruled by the legendary praotec (grandfather) Cech; and as the legend has it, he was followed by the daughter Knesina Libuge (Queen Libu ge), immortalized by the great Bedrich Smetana in the opera of the same name. These people were known as Bemi, Boemi identifying the many slavic tribes in the land known today as Czech land, Bohemia (since 1918 part of present day Czechoslovakia).

The first sporadically documented existence of the tribes of Bemi, Boemi (in Latin Bohemians) begins in the circa VI century when, again, as the

legend teaches us and the Roman archives give documentation these tribes combined with the many tribes in Moravia under the leadership of Samo the leader of the "Czechs" together valiantly defended their very existence and freedom, fighting and defeating the invading hordes of the Huns and Mongolians eminating from Asia and reaching Europe through what is known today as Hungary. Six times these combined slavic tribes stopped the Asiatic invaders, saving the existence and culture of European nations at a heavy cost of lives, almost self - destructing.

The SPJST museum in Temple has three Moravian coins from the VI century, a part of the known 25 coins known to exist (22 coins are in the National Museum in Prague, Czechoslovakia) documenting the fabulous culture in the ancestral lands of your forefathers in the misty beginnings of our past.

The word Czech, identifying the nation of the Lands of the Czech Crown, came into use, (replacing the Latin Bohemian) early in the XIII century when, in this same century, the Czech coin TOLAR, minted from silver mined in Jachymov, Bohemia silver mines occurred and besides its use as a means of exchange in the Lands of the Czech Crown, it gained such popularity due to its high quality, so that it was also used as accepted means of exchange in other nations, among which was Holland, where it was known as Dahler. From Holland, the sea - faring nation, it reached Mexico and was known as Dollaro a unit adapted in USA of America as a coin of the newly - established currency, dollar.

In this article of very abridged historical events, we now note the important emergence of the Reformation circa in XIV century led by the great Jan Hus, teacher at the Charles University in Prague. (Calvin was the leader of the Reformation movement in England), which laid grounds for the development of the Czech Brethren Church, later the Czech - Moravian Brethren Church and finally the remaining Moravian Brethren Church, led by the great philosopher and teacher of the nations, Jan Amos KomenskST . (The American educational system is based on the philosophy of John Amos Komenskj7), the last bishop of the Moravian - Brethren Church, expelled in the XVI century from the lands of their forefathers, when the Czech nation lost its freedom and the Catholic Church was then the official state religion of the Austrian Empire.

In the Czech nation lands, subjugated and occupied by Austria for the next 300 years, now began to appear many patriotic Czech Catholic priests dedicated to the preservation of the Czech nation, Czech language and the high cultural status in the historical lands of Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia.

Perhaps of interest it should be noted that many members of the expelled Moravian - Brethren Church found freedom and peace in the adjoining lands of the German states, from which, circa after 150 years, the Moravian - Brethren Church, speaking now in German, emigrated to the United States and settled in Pennsylvania, around the present town of Bethlehem where it laid the educational foundation to the development of the Harvard

University. In the museum there are today displayed Czech bibles found in the possession of native Indians, who were accepted into the church of the Moravian - Brethren.

In retrospect when the XVI century Austrian subjugation of the Czech nation brought the closing of all Czech schools, only the German language was taught until in circa XVIII Emperor Joseph called "osvicenjr" ("The Enlightened One") ordered the Czech schools re - opened and all government employees in Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia to learn Czech as the second official language. Since the XVI century the Czech language was perpetuated solely by secret reading from hidden Bible Kralicka (bible printed in Kralice), concealed in the households' secret hiding places under the threat of torture and broken bones in hands and feet forced in between the spikes of a wheel. It is not difficult to understand that, under these cruel and inhuman sufferings many dialects or variants of expression automatically and, of necessity, to communicate in the Czech language, developed the means of expression in the perpetuation of the Czech language in the cities, towns, villages, the whole countrysides of the lands of Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia. There never was a separate Moravian language; this is a fallacy.

During this time the populace and the children, the new young generations, had to learn the German script and read and write by the use of it. This gave birth and the development of Svabach, the written script of the Czech language. Svabach is exclusively the written historical script of the Czech nation writing the Czech language in the circa 300 years of subjugation and closed Czech schools for circa 200 years. The Svabach consists of: 1. The Gothic script extensively used in the many parishes where the priests were dedicated Czech patriots; 2. The German script which was then taught in the schools; 3.

The exclusive Svabach adaptations creating means, primarily for the writing of expressions of syllable ch, We must remember that the Czech alphabet is pronounced as in Latin, especially the vowels a, i, e, o, u same as in, for instance, the German and Spanish languages, the two languages together with Czech the most. prominent - after the English language are spoken languages in Texas.

In this abbreviated outline of approximate chronological sequence of historical events let's stipulate the error and misconception of some mythical, imaginary Moravian language or Moravci. There always were Czechs, Moravians and Silesians but the word Moravec is a peculiarity of our Texas expressions in the unique, historical and highly outstanding effort to preserve the language of our forefathers in Texas since 1808 without any help from anywhere.

In circa the VIII century Cyrilika emerged as the first written slavic language in Moravia, developed with Christianity. There is the Glagolic Mass of composer Jan4ek brought to the pagan lands of the Slays by Cyril and Methodius. These two scholars came from the Byzatine Church in Greece, sent by the Byzatine Pope at the request of the Moravian people.

From the first days of history, the slavic tribes and others -- there are known settlements of Celts and Markomans in Bohemia and Moravia respectively -- absorbed eventually into the Slays who spoke a Slavic language of ancient tribal origin "dialects" peculiar to each tribe, but of similar roots and understood by each other.

The present written literary Czech language was compiled by four prominent scientists from "dialects or variants" prevailing in the circa middle XVIII century. These four great men of science and knowledge were: Satanic, curator of the National Museum of Prague, born in Slovakia; PalackY, the great historian of the Czech nation, born in Moravia; Jungman, the author of the first Czech dictionary - printed at that time in the official German language, spoken by the people born in Bohemia; Kollai, the poet Laureate of the nation, born in Slovakia. The Czech language was created from all, fostered by conditions in historical events -- slight differences in expression in all of the regions of the Lands of the Czech Crown. It is a living language, developing all the time and absorbing, same as every other living language, to be enriched by the adapted new expressions of the world origin developed to this day.

I would like to dedicate these few modest remarks on the historical development and the language of the Czech nation, in Svabach 200 - year interlude, to my friend, the father of the Czech genealogy, Albert Blaha.

There is an invaluable book on Czech history written by Robert Janak "The Czech Footprints," a worthwhile addition to your library.

This article would not be complete if I did not call your attention also to the cultural activities of SPJST Lodge Pokrok No. 88, Houston, where the Czech language is taught in classes for beginners, Czech plays are presented in the Czech language by accomplished actors, a Czech band practices the melodies of the folklore and of the popular Czech music and the beautiful folklore songs of Bohemia, Moravia, Silesia and Slovakia are practiced in rehearsals and performed by a chorus of pretty ladies and handsome men. I know this activity also exists in other SPJST lodges.

If interested, watch for the publication of the "Civil War Diary of Wenzel Wotipka," grandfather of Birdie Knippel (Hilsher) Pech prepared and translated into English from original Svabach and included in Albert Blaha's new book of genealogical research which is in process of being printed, titled "Nezapomenutelne vzpominky eesk3'ich pionyru v Texasu" ("Unforgettable Memories of Czech Pioneers in Texas.")

John J. Pech P.S. This article is written, to correct some misconception and to help all who are researching their family historical ancestral heritage in the 'Czech Genealogical Society of Texas.

In my next article, I will present historical facts why: 1. Moravians listed in the U.S. Census call themselves Czechs; 2. I am of Czech descent but now I have to go to Poland, to find my ancestral roots as Czech; (Con't on Page 15)

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Oda Dopisovatela Tak Vgelicos Anekka Houdkova.

Nedavno ten milionaf Ross Perot daroval lekafskemu stiedfsku 20 miliony dar aby ti mohli konat vyzkumy lekafske na universite a ted' zas minulY tYden daroval pry jeden milion zdej gi SMU (Methodistke universite) zase, a mohou si to poulit na co by chteli a potfebovali-- totik nemusi to dati na nekterY jistY rieel ale tam kam budou chtiti. To je tek peknY dar kterY bude vzacnY a upotfebitelnY a kaldY bude miti z toho radost, ze ano? Je potfeba vkciy takovYch clareu a to by pomohlo velice na mnohych mistech kde je to potieba.

To &lye nebYvalo cose ted' deje!

Mnohe banky udelali upadky a ten ty spofitelny a nyni vladni dfady vygetfuji jak se staly ztraty nebot' ted' uz mnozi pry osidili banky a spofitelny o stragne moc penez a ty pak meli velice moc gkody. Ul lide nejsou tak poctivi jak tomu bylo za mato mladi - tehdy lide si potfasli rukama a dodrkeli sve slova kdy tieba se vydlukili penize anebo kdy neco platit meli tak jen temi rukami zpeeetili slovo sve a bylo to vldy dodrkene.

Tez jeden milionaf na Floride byl obvinen, ze neplatil dane ktere vlade a zjistilo se, le okradl vladu o moc penez a soudce ho odsoudil, le musi zaplatit tri miliony za to, a etyfi miliony za to, le gidil a musi ty penize dat jistemu domovu kde ziji ti chudi lide ktefi jsou bez domova ci jak se anglicky fika "homeless" a ten musi pracovat tam pet let a kald9 rok musi pracovat tisk hodin a je gte pry' musi zaplatit vgechno co bude stat to soudni fizeni, takke mu to pfijde velmi draho.

Ja nevim kdy ie milionaf tak proe musel gidit kdy to nebylo ani potieba.

Rekli u soudu, ie toto mokna uve'dorni druhe ie takove gpatnosti se nebudou delat a kakdY pry si to dobfe rozmysli nek neco bude chat konat. Ka'ldY den slygime a take &erne co v ge se kond gpatneho a je to hrozne.

Me se vribec nelibi to jak ti kandidati na triad presidenta gpini jeden druhe ho a obviriuji takovYm zprisobem nekoho, ze ul se to eloveku protivi.

Nevime kterY zvitezi ale doufame, 'le to bude lepgi Nova kterY si to zaslouki a bude konat dobrou a poctivou praci pro nagi americkou vlast a bude pak dobfe pocten za v ge dobre co vykona.

Snad se to uskuteeni a budeme miti zas pokoj a nage vlast bude mit lep gi povest ve svete , jako mela (Hive. Je to potieba pro nas vgechny! Ta nage mayorka pi.

Straussova pry pojede do Nemecka kde se sejde s tamnimi obeany a asi budou hied& aby mohli Nemci vyvaket vice \feel sem do Ameriky.

Minul9 tYden zase jsme meli trochu snehu ale jen zas popragek a trochu ten omrzliny ktera nebyla tak gpatna a brzy to ukoneilo ale na nekterych mistech pry byl tak silnY vitr, ze ztrhal draty elektricke a licit byli bez svetla dosti dlouho. Ja si nepamatuji le by bylo nekdy toho snehu vice jak jednou za zimu ale letos to pfi glo tfikrate za kratkou dobu, a povidali nam co toho

bylo kde se pfihodily autosrakky kdy take dva busy vrazily do sebe a kolik lidf bylo vzato do nemocnice s poranenim. Dnes je sobota zrovna pied tim "ValentYnem" a je velice pane a sviti slunielco pane a neni moc chiadno!

Dostala jsem dopis ze stare vlasti a ti si stekuji, le nedostali letos snih a tak si mysli le ta jejich zima ul bude snad u konce. Nektefi tam v Cs!. fikali, nemeli letos snih a le to bez snehu nebyly prave svatky. A my bysme byli radi kdyby snih nepfi gel treba za pet al 10 let, aspon ja myslim tak!

JistY zdej gi Nov& 75ti lets' kterY tripel rakovinou a lekafi mu sdelili ie o on dlouho nebude ziv, tak se olenil v nemocnici s jeho bYvalou hospodini a ona byla jen 48 Leta a tak se vzali a za dva dny zemfel. Oni chteli miti svatbu na "ValentYna" ale bali se, le on nevydrif do to doby a tak to meli dfive a on byl rad ze ona bude miti o sebe postarano za ty roky kdy mu dr'lela domov v potadku. Ona ten byla v nemocnici a byla hlucha., a tak dlouho vdand nebyla ale aspori mu mohia posloulit a hledela ho pote git al do smrti. Tak maji fide vgelijake osudy, ano!?

Ta firma J.C. Penney ui pomalu se zaeind stehovat sem do Dallasu a druhe firmy ktere prodavaji sve produkty to Penney firme tak se mini ter sem stehovat a fikali, ze aspon celkem 12 jinYch firem se bude asi ter hied& pfistehovat sem do Texasu a to by pry znamenalo mnoho praci pro lid zde, kterY je bez zamestnani. Toto by jiste pomohlo finaneni situaci ktera ted' existuje. KakdY si to pfeje aby se to povedlo a zas bylo v ge lepgi. Penney's je velky obchodni firma a kde nen1 moc obchodniho ruchu tak chti zmeniti firmu do jineho mista. Jista firma dobfe znama. (zvand Levi Strauss) ktera vyrabi ty mulske kalhoty zvane "blue jeans" tak take zde brzy bude prodavat. Tedy jestli v ge prijde dle toho jak se to pfivypravuje tak to bude mnohem lepgi pro nag Dallas.

Zase se ucial velky oheri v apartmentu zde a jista matka a maid dcerka se dosud nenagly a nevi se jak to bude hasiei zaenou vy getfovat a prohliket spalenigte. Ted' zase Ruska Lod' vrazily do Americke lode kdyi tato pry vnikla do vody kterou Rusove fikaji, ie path jim a le ladnY nema prava tam projiidet. Take toto jiste zas rozboufi vge mezi Ruskem a na g]: zemi. Jak to tea bude mezi nimi pry rozru guje to nektere lidi a mail strach, jak to vge dopadne?

Uiady zde nevi co to napadlo jednomu elovelcu zde v Dallasu le gel a najmul jistou firmu ktera rozbourava budovy tem ktefi chti se zbavit stareho domova a zaplatil $750 dolarn za to ale jeho domov to nebyl a majetnik domova teprve za dva dni videl kdosi ho rozboural bez povoleni a ted' ten kterY to naiidil rozbourat tak nyni ma starost a jiste musi zaplatit za to.

Proe to delal se nevi, fide dohaduji se vgelijak ze molna met zlost a chtel se pomstit ei co?

Prave co pi gi tyto faclky tak oznamovali, le toho farate Railey hledali az jistY reporter z Dallasu ho poznal a tea asi bude muset piijet sem do

nageho mesta z to Kalifornie a bude muset pied soud a moind mu to gpatne dopadne kdy je obvinen, le svou mankelku chtel zadusit (asi aby se mohl oienit se svou milenkou. Ted' se s nim nebudou mazlit a potrestaji ho.

Kdo kond gpatnosti tak dfive ci pozdeji je pak potrestan, ze ano?

Ten nemecky Waldheim v Rakousku pofad hledi vysvetlovat, ze behem valky on tarn byl Jugoslavii ale le nieim nebyl vinen. Ale lide fikaji, le to neni pravda nebot' vedi o torn le met dozor nad temi Jugoslavci a posilal je do koncentraenich taborri aby byli zabiti. Hodne kidri take postal tam a noviny fekli, ze je vinen a le to zapiral a chteji v Rakousku aby resignoval a chteji miti jineho presidenta a tak asi ho vystrnadi aby byl pokoj od nth째.

On sice fekl, ze on znstane tam kde je, a tak asi to bude bouflive vgechno, je to pravda a zaslouli si to.

Zdej g i dallaske jiho-vYchodni lekafske stfedisko obdrielo tii a pill milionri na vYzkumy na vyle'deni toho revma eili "Arthritis" a to potrva celYch pet let aby skuteene mohlo to pomoci vYleeit tu nemoc kterou moc lidi trpi. Jist9 lekaf Dr. Lipsky povede v9zkumy ohledne toho. Pry dve tfetiny tech kteti trpi tim revma tak jsou keny a je to opravdu valne nebot' mnozi jsou nasledkem toho zneschopneli a jiste by bylo prospegne kdyby se neco naglo co by ulecheilo ti postikene.

Zdej gi titady zatkli etyfi lide ktefi pagovali zbrane z Novato Yorku sem do Dallasu a je gte hledaji dva druhe a ovgem jim to gpatne dopadne. Porad se kond neco co je proti zakonu a pak dopadne to gpatne pro ty kteii nedbaji zakonri.

V to Brazilii meli deset dni mnoho degfri a pli tom 85 jich bylo zabito a 200 jich poraneno tou zatopou a tisice je bez domova nasledkem tech degfri.

Reky byly pfepinene a vnikly do ulic a odnesly i auta prye a nektere budovy byly rozbourane. Asi pry 40 budov bylo ripine rozbito a asi pry 1300 lidi ztratilo sve domovy; je to jiste velice zle pro mnohe a bidy bude tee dost.

V Lond9ne pfigla zprava, le v Evrope ta fordova spoleenost pry odlokila asi 2500 delnikri skrze to, le asi vice jak 32 tisic lidi glo na stavku a ter nektere veci potiebne k vyrobe aut a tak je to tam ve gpatne situaci. V Anglii u'6itelky take nechtely pracovat a pak 4 tisice havifri stavkovali a tak nark vge to bylo velmi gpatne pro celou zem.

Prave pied nekolika dny byl v Rime obvinen' elovek kterY v 1985 tehdy granatami zprisobil vralcly na leti gti a zabil pfi tom 16 lidi a soudce ho odsoudil na celokivotni lalaf a je gte jeden ten zaroveri s nim a tfeti obdriel 30 let ve vezeni. Ten prvni odsouzen9 je ten dlouho hledanY dareba jmenem Abu Nidal a tak aspon byli potrestani na diouhou dobu.

Take bylo oznameno, ie ye Ft. Worthu zesnula znama o getfovatelka Julie Anna Bartoshova ye velcu 89 let. Byla rozend. ye West a v gude byla znama skoro pocelYch SpojenYch Statech. Dle jmena se zda, ze je eeskeho privodu a pohfbend byla zde v mausoleum.

Zanechala bratra a dve sestry. Jiste si zaslouli klidn9 spanek za v ge co vykonala pro zdej gi lid, ie ano?

Rid 'Oslo 47. Seaton Mile sestry a bratii, Schnze byla zahajena mistropfedsedou Calvin Skrabankem v nedeli 7. tinora ye 2 hodiny odpoledne.

Povstanim jsme vzdali eest vlajkam; nosiei vlajek byli Amy Kohutek a Tommy Gibson. Zristali jsme stat a tichou vzpominkou jsme uctili pamatku zesnuleho bratra Willis Duane Standard. PozristalYm vyslovujeme nagi soustrast.

Navgtevu jsme meli Angeline a Ernest Kristinek z Lubbock, Texas, Ladis a Georgie Navratil od faciu C. 87, Gertrude Kahlig, Ann Balusek od fadu C. 15 Buckholts, Martha Paila a Irene Beran. Pfijd'te zase.

Nove eleny jsme pfijali Elizabeth Paruzinski, Allison Renee Pechal a Kathleen Elizabeth Hope Hanusch.

Vitame vas do faciu Seaton eislo 47.

Na listku nemocn9ch, o kter9ch jsme vedeli, jsou Hulon Ross, Louis Tepera, st., Frank a Mary Shenkif, Daniel Meyer, Edward Mihatsch a Lillie Mikulag . Doufame, le se brzy vgichni uzdravite a budete brzy mezi narni.

Tajemnice Dolores Skrabanek pfeeetla protokol z minule schrize. Byl piijat az jedna zmena byla opravena.

Dopis byl eten od rodiny zesnuleho bratra Willis Duane Standard.

Vgichni tifednici byli pfitomni a podali dobre zpravy.

Bylo zvoleno ye schrizi, ze nebudeme mit veselou hodinku po schrizi, jenom svaeinku, zaeinaje v bfeznove schrizi.

Vedouci mladeke Patsy Koslovsk9 podala dobrou zpravu. Mela 27 elenri, 3 navgtevniky, 7 dospel9ch a jeden novY Glen, Mark Gregar. Budou mit "Fund Raiser" ye Star Hall 19. tinora 1988 o 6 hodin veeer. Piijd'te vgichni.

Take budou mit "Skating Party" v rinoru.

Okrsku 11 jarni schrize bude v nagem fadu Seaton C. 47, 27. bfezna 1988. Po schrizi mladel bude mit kratkY program, potom bude veeefe a kakcia rodina je kadana pfinest salat a nebo sladkosti.

Narozeniny budou slaviti Vallie TupY, Wallace Jei, Eugene Hejl, Helen Jandeek a Dana Glaser tento mesic. Piejeme yam vesele narozeniny.

VYroei svatby budou slaviti Nick a Dorothy Morris (31 roku), Tim a Claudette Reese (16 roku), Frank a Ruth Jande'ek (8 rokri). Piejeme yam vgechno dobre.

Dveini ceny dostali Elmer Skrabanek a Robert Heese. Ve schrizi jsme meli 75 elenri a 8 navgtevikri.

Po schrizi jsme meli dobrY gulag (stew) a dorty. Dekujeme Adeline a Willie E. Kohutek a v gem co jim pomahali pfipravit tu dobrou svaeinku.

Na shledanou v pfigti schrizi, ktera bude 6. biezna v 2 hodiny odpoledne.

Della Maregova, Ceska dopisovatelka.

Kontrakty uzavieny Na zaklade kontraktri uzavfenYch v prribehu 25. roeniku komereni vYstavy Pragoexpo 87, ktera se nedavno konala v zapadoeeskem meste Plzen, vyvezou v roce 1988 eeskosloven gti vYrobci 7holi takika za jednu miliardu Ke's.

14/VESTNIK-24. iinora 1988 "nazdar" is peculiar in the sense that it could and actually is commonly used, not only when meeting a person like the American "hello", but also in parting, instead of "na shledanou" or "sbohem".

Ueme se eesky Let Us Study Czech!

Lekce fiesta— Lesson Six Common Czech Greetings dobrY den— good day dobre rano— good morning dobre jitro— good morning dobrY veer— good evening dobrou noc— good night sbohem— goodbye s Pastern Bohem— goodbye na shledanou— see you later nazdar— hello, cheerio The most useful term is "dobrY den". Its common usage is relatively new, but it has almost replaced "dobre odpoledne" meaning "good afternoon" and has been making inroads in replacing even "dobre rano" or "dobre jitro". "DobrY den" has replaced also quite a few overly polite greetings such as "poklona, ma ticta, rukulibam, etc." Good riddance. ***

"Dobre rano" is used more in the country, while "dobre jitro" is more common in the cities. "Dobre jitro" is becoming more and more common.

Since "jitro" is a poetic word and not otherwise commonly used, you may run across an abbreviation "dobrYtro", which is strictly colloquial.

"Sbohem" has a religious origin.

Literal translation is "with God" and traces apparently to the phrase "Jdi (or Jdete) s Bohem". "Jdi" is singular, while "Jdete" is plural imperative (meaning "Go with God"). The religious meaning has been slowly lost in the common usage, therefore, it is written now as one word, "sbohem", instead of "s Bohem".

The religious meaning has been largely preserved with the longer form of the same greeting "s Pattern Bohem", and, therefore, it is usually written as three separate words with capital letters. Literal translation would be "with Lord God." Occasionally, you may see it written as one word, "spanem bohem''.

"DobrY veer" and "dobrou noc" is used similarly as in this country. The same is true of "na shledanou".

"Nazdar" was made popular by the Sokols, and in this country it was regarded as a special Sokol greeting.

This is no longer so. "Nazdar" is very common, and no longer connected with Sokol use exclusively. When you meet someone who is older or whom you do not know closely, then the greeting of "dobrY den" would come to your lips, while a close friend or contemporary you would greet with "nazdar". From the point of an English-speaking person, the usage of

(Nowadays: "Ahoy!" is also used very much for Hello and/or Farewell or Goodbye.— Editor.)

Sliby Ve slibech bud' opatrnY, vernY a svedomitY. Deti nemajic 'iddneho jmeni, nemohou mnoho slibiti. Co v g ak dle svYch okolnosti s rozvahou slibilo (bez rozvahy nema nic slibovati), to ma vypiniti, lee by vypineni slibu s nepiemok'itelnou piekaikou se setkalo. Jinak by to meli lido za vrtkaveho, nespolehliveho.

Clo y & chvaly hoden mute ku podivu mnoho dobreho pitsobiti, i jest blahodejnYm piikladem, jen'l lasku k pravde, pevnost mysli, vernost a ditveru lid' k lidem kolkol rolgifuje.

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s— s, z— z, d— z. The most frequent suffix for the comparative is -eji (-eji after b, p, v, f, m): kratcekrateeji, ticho-tigeji, slabs-slabeji, zdrave-zdraveji, srdeene-srdeeneji, pomalupomaleji.

-e is used with a small number of adverbs: draho, draze-drale. g iroko, g iroce- g ife, blizko, blizceblf1e, snadno-snaze, teiko-tine, and the irregular comparison: dobie-lepe, malo-mene, gpatne, zle-hu g e, hodne-vice, dlouho-dele, brzo-dfive.

The superlative adds prefix nej- to the comparative degree.

Observe: Musite pracovat piesneji, dosud (till now). Pfi g el jsem &ly e neZ' vy. Nejpozdeji v jednu hodinu odjedeme. Petr vypada (looks) ze vgech deti nejzdraveji. Pracuje Wee. Ted' se mam lope ne &l y e. Osobni vlak jede pomaleji nez rychlik. Promluvime si o tom pozdeji.

Czech With Us

masculine: penize, G. penez, D. penezum, L. penezich, I. penezi, g aty (declined like hrady), also Hradeany, G. Hradean, Karlovy Vary, G. KarlovYch Var and many other place-names ending in -y, -any.

The genitive is always short, without feminine: kalhoty, G. kalhoty (declined like Zeny), also plavky, hodiny, hodinky, narozeniny, prazdniny, noviny, nniky, vahy, dejiny; dveie, G. dveri (declined like ruse), also brYle housle, lazne; vanoce, velikonoce, G. vanoc, velikonoc, D. vanocum, velikonocUm; placenames are declined either like .teny: Alpy, Cechy, Tatry, or like ulice: Krkono g e, Vr g ovice, Lidice, the genitive being mostly short, with a consonant at the end (Cech, Lidic). neuter: lista, G. (1st (declined like mesta), kamna, zada, jatra (G. kamen, zad, jater).

The verbs used with the above nouns are always in plural. A special kind of numeral is used with them: jedny (= one pair, one set of), dvoje, troje,

etvery, patery, §estery, sedmery, osmery, devatery, desatery, etc. by the suffix -ery. Similarly kolikery, nekolikery. Observe: Koupil jsem si dvoje g aty. Jedu se leeit do KarlovYch Var. Jsem Upine bez penez. Mame doma troje hodiny. (But: tri hodiny =three oe'lock). K narozeninam jsem dostal hezkY darek. Pied' jsem patery noviny. Na ge babieka potiebuje dvoje brYle. Rad jezdim do hor, hlavne do Krkono g a do Tater, ale i do Alp. Casto vypravim svYm prateliim o dovolene v Krkono g ich nebo v Tatrach. Lids nikdy nezapomenou tragedie Lidic. Zprava g la °dust k Nesl dite na zadech.

VOCABULARY: g aty-clothes, penfze-money, kalhoty-trousers, pants, plavky-swimsuit, hodiny-clock, hodinky-watch, narozeninybirthday, prazdniny-holidays, novinynewspaper, dvefe-door, tit:lay-scissors, shears, vahy-scales, brYle-spectacles, glasses, housleviolin, lazne-spa, dejiny-history, lista-mouth, kamna-stove, zada-back, jatra-liver, vanoceChristmas, velikonoce-Easter, leeit (se)-cure, iipine-fully, completely.

2. Comparison of adverbs. Adverbs derived from adjectives can form comparative and superlative. They mostly drop the endings -ko, -ce, -oko, -oce, -eko, -no, -ne and change the final consonants: k, c— e, h— z, ch— s, r—

Tramvajova doprava v hlavnim meste Ceskoslovenska, podobne jako jinde na svete, proEva svou renesanci.

Tramvaje se ukazuji jako nejvhodnejgi dopravni prostiedek pro napojeni okrajovYch east' metra na jednotlive stanice metra, i pro rychle vzajemne propojeni okrajovYch Usti Prahy, ktere nejsou obsluhovany metrem.

Nove trate, ptedev g im do vznikajicich sidelnich celkit, se stavi jako rychlodrahy.

Zavod Elektricke dray ma k dispozici na 1000 tramvajovYch voza.

Jezdi v Praze po 25 linkach. Denne je y e g piece vypravovano 787 soupra y . V soueasne dobe prochazi zkugebnim provozem v pra2skYch ulicich novY typ tramvaje KP 8D5, kterY by mel zaji gfovat tramvajovou dopravu a is do r.2000.

VOCABULARY: ticho (/ti§e-quiet)/ly, slabs-weak/ly, zdrave-healthy, srdeene-cordially, draze-expensively, dear, g iroce-broadly, snadno-easily, ten°, teice-hard/ly, heavily, drive-earlier, before.

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39th lesson. Pluralia tantum.

1. Some nouns are used in the plural form only although they denote a single thing. They are called pluralia tantum.

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JAN HOLUB

Do zahraniei nejen z DILIE Ceskoslovenska divadelni a literarni agentura DILIA vznikla v roce 1949. V ramci sveho vYhradniho opravneni pievodu pra y autorti do zahraniei se mute vykazat obdivuhodnym vYsledkem - v zahraniei prosadila vyclani vice ne sedmi tisic literarnich del eeskYch autorti.

PodobnYmi vYsledky se mute pochlubit i podnik zahranieniho obchodu ARTIA, zabYvajici se vYvozem gramofonovYch desek, publikaci, periodik, vYrobkil lidoveho umeni a g perkft, nebo podnik zahranieniho obchodu Ceskoslovenska keramika, kde y e vYvoznim programu bud' pozornost pfekrasne kolekce taitneho a ozdobneho porcelanu.

Uvedene, ale i dal gi organizace v Ceskoslovensku se zabYvaji ov g em i dovozni einnosti. Napiiklad zminend DILIA za dobu sve einnosti sjednala podle po is adavku es. nakladatehl take tisice smluv na roz g ifovani del zahranienich autoril v Ceskoslovensku. (lab) o

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Ceskoslovenska filmova distribute uvadi roene kolem 200 premier domacich i zahranienich celoveernich Pravidelne poiadanYch filmovYch festivalti pracujicich se v jejich zimni easti zueastriuje kolem 500 000 divakit.

V lets je poeet nav g tevniku pfibli2ne etyinasobnY. Ceskoslovenska kinematografie se roene tieastni 100 festivalu a piehlidek v zahraniei, z niche si v prurne'ru kolem 60 rtiznYch cen a uznani. Tradice techto uspechil sahaji ak' do roku 1946 na Mezinarodni filmovY festival v KarlovYch Varech (Karlovy Vary).

Nejrozsahlejsi uhelna pine y v eSSR Plochou zhruba 1400 etvereenich kilometrit je SeveroeeskY hnedouhelnY revir nejrozsahlej g i uhelnou party ' v Ceskoslovensku. Zatimco pied etyficeti lety se v nem tailo pievalne hlubinnYm zpusobem, v soueasnosti 90% paliva davaji povrchove doly.

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

FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY LODGE NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE Sunday, Apr. 24-Hosting District VI Spring Meeting at American Legion Hall, Hallettsville ***

LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Friday, Feb. 26-Social Night Saturday, Feb. 27-Wedding Friday, Mar. 4-Board of Trustees' Meeting, 7:30 Sunday, Mar. 6-Lodge 6 Meeting & YC Meeting, 1 p.m.; plus Kite-Flying Contest Friday, Mar. 11-Family Social Night Friday, Mar. 18-Family Social Night Sunday, Mar. 20-RVOS #46 Spring Meeting/Social Friday, Mar. 25-Family Social Night Sunday, Mar. 27-Lodge 6 Meeting & YC Meeting, 1 p.m.; Easter Program, plus Easter Egg Hunt and Supper; Members bring Salad & Dessert

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(Lodge monthly meeting every second Thursday of each month, 8 p.m.) ***

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

LODGE NO. 35, ELK

Saturday, Feb. 27-Billy Roy & Heart of Night Saturday, Mar. 5-First Class Saturday, Mar. 12-Cherokee Rose Sunday, Mar. 13-Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m.; Youth Club Meeting, 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 19-Easy Saturday, Mar. 26-Tim Riley & Country Chance (Lodge Meetings 2nd Sunday at 3 p.m.; Youth Meetings 2nd Sunday at 2:30 p.m.) ***

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LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX Saturday, Feb. 27-People's Choice Saturday, Mar. 5-BATTLE DANCE: Texas Unlimited vs Chance Saturday, Mar. 12-Debonaires Saturday, Mar. 19-Texas Unlimited Saturday, Mar. 26-People's Choice Saturday, Apr. 2-FREE DANCE; Texas Heartbreakers Saturday, Apr. 9-Private Sunday, Apr. 10-Hosting District I Meeting, 2 p.m.

Saturday, Apr. 16-Texas Unlimited Saturday, Apr. 23-People's Choice Saturday, Apr. 30-Good Time Band ***

LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS Saturday, Mar. 19-Hosting Straight Domino Tournament (Regular Lodge Meeting every 2nd Wednesday at 7 p.m.; Club Dance every 2nd Sunday, 6 to 10) ***

LODGE NO. 17, NEW TABOR Sunday, Feb. 28-Hosting Political Candidates time; stew meal (all you can eat) with coffee or tea for $3; assortment of sandwiches and desserts will be available; Youth Club Auction, 4 p.m.; Games Booths (weather permitting); "Straight" Triathelon to be held during this time Sunday, Mar. 26-"Moon" Triathelon, 2 p.m. ***

LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN Sunday, Feb. 28-Eddie Ray & The Polka Dots, 4-8 Saturday, Mar. 5-Ya Yo Castillo & The Rumors, 8:30-12:30 Wednesday, Mar. 9-Moostash Joe of Nebraska ($5 per person), 7:30-11:30 Sunday, Mar. 13-BATTLE DANCE; Fabulous Six vs. Vrazels ($5 per person), 4-9 Saturday, Mar. 19-King of Swing, 8:30-12:30 Saturday, Mar. 26-New Edition (P/W), 8:30-12:30 (Most of our Saturday- night dances are held from 8:30 to 12:30)

LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN Sunday, Mar. 6-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m. ***

LODGE NO. 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE Saturday, Mar. 12-Gilbert Montez Wedding Monday, Mar. 21-Regular Monthly Meeting After Bingo (Bingo every Monday night, 7:30 p.m.; Bingo License No. 3000-72-8240-0) ***

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Saturday, Feb. 27-Harold Strand Orchestra; Leap Year Dance Sunday, Feb. 28-Charles Mikeska & The Sensations, 3 to 7 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 5-Eddie Ray & The Polka Dots Sunday, Mar. 6-Lodge & YC Meetings, 2 p.m.

Tuesday, Mar. 8-Choral Club Resumes Practice, 7 p,m.

Friday, Mar. 11-Straight Domino, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 12-Donnie Wavra & The HiLiters Friday, Mar. 18-Family Night Social, 6 p.m.; Hamburger & French Fries; RVOS No. 5 Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 19-Jim Howell & The Texas Six-Pack Monday, Mar. 21-Trustees' Meeting, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Mar. 22-Choral Club, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Mar. 24-"42" Domino, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 26-Leroy Rybak's Singing Orch. (First time at Star Hall) Sunday, Mar. 27-Hosting District II Spring Meeting, 2 p.m.

Sunday, Apr. 4-Happy Easter!

Sunday, Apr. 10-Lodge & YC Meetings, 2 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 27-M/M Bobbie Malovet's 25th Wedding Anniversary; Music by Sterling Country Tuesday, Mar. 1-Regular Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 5-Music by Texas Six-Pack w/Jim Howell, 8-12 Monday, Mar. 7-Board Meeting Saturday, Mar. 12-Music by Leather & Lace Saturday, Mar. 19-Music by Firecreek Saturday. Mar. 26-Music by Sterling Country Saturday, Apr. 2-NO DANCE Saturday, Apr. 9-Hosting "42" Tournament (Bingo every Wednesday night, 7 p.m.; Kitchen/Bar Open; Lic. #1-74-0875354-3) ***

LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Saturday. Feb. 27-Private Party Saturday. Mar. 5-Lone Star Czechs (P/W & C/W') Friday, Mar. 11-Moostach Joe from Nebraska (P/W) Saturday, Mar. 12-Country Noblemen (C/W) Saturday, Mar. 19-Private Party w/Grape Creek (C/W) (For reservations call (214) 875-2300)

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LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVILLE Monday, Mar. 14-Lodge Meeting, 7 p.m.

(Change of Date due to District V Spring Meeting) ***

LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Saturday, Mar. 5-Vrazel Polka Band Saturday, Mar. 19-Bill Kucera's Czech Mates Sunday, Mar. 20-Lodge 84, 78th Anniversary Dinner, Music & Program; Doors Open, 11:30 a.m. ***

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Friday, Feb. 26-Texas Brew; sponsored by Ladies Oriental Shrine Drummette Unit. Donations: $5/person; for information and reservations call 688-6134 Saturday, Feb. 27-Bobby Jones; Polka & C/W Wednesday, Mar. 2-Birthday Club Social/Card Party; Lunch, 12:00 Saturday, Mar. 5-Central Texas Sounds (P/T & C/W) Wednesday, Mar. 9-Birthday Club Meeting and Luncheon Saturday, Mar. 12-Manny Green; Big Band Sound DRESS CODE (B/R) Monday, Mar. 14-Lodge Monthly Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Mar. 18-Texas Brew (C/W) Saturday, Mar. 19-Vrazels (P/T & C/W) Saturday, Mar. 26-Knights of Dixie (B/R & Var.) (All Dances from 8:30 to 12:30) (*Dress Code Dances: Evening Attire, Ladies & Gentlemen) Bingo Games every Thursday, 7:15 Early Bird & 7:30 Regular Games: Lic. No. 3-000-621-2077-41001 (Men's Club meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7:30 a.m.; Breakfast/Meeting/Social ***

LODGE NO. 92 FORT WORTH (Every Friday night: 9:00 p.m.-12:30 a.m.--Ballroom Dancing; Dress Code, $7/person--Reservations: Joyce Tesar, 624-1361)

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LODGE NO. 54, WEST Sunday, Mar. 6-Quarterly Lodge Meeting, 2 P.m.

LODGE NO. 133, SAN ANTONIO Sunday, Apr. 17-Hosting District VII Spring Meeting

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

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LODGE NO. 66, WACO Friday, Feb. 26-Billy Roy & Heart of the Night Saturday, Feb. 27-Still Southern Saturday, Mar. 5-Hosting Tarok Tournament; Dance at night with music by Billy Roy & Heart of the Night Friday, Mar. 11-Cherokee Rose Saturday, Mar. 12-Jerr y Haisler Friday. Mar. 18 -RVOS Meeting Saturday, Mar. 19-Cherokee Rose Friday, Mar. 25-Billy Roy & Heart of the Night Saturday. Mar. 26-Still Southern

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LODGE NO. 74. LOVELADY Saturday. Feb. 27-Texas Steel Saturday, Mar. 5-Honky Tonk Hearts

LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Saturday, Feb. 27-Firecreek (Dances from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.)

(Board of Trustees' meeting every• 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Lodge Meeting every 2nd Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m.

Bingo every Tuesday, doors open at 5:30 p.m. and Game time, 7 p.m.; License No. 17420422390-41002) ***

LODGE NO. 178, LONGVIEW-KILGORE Saturday, Feb. 27-Hold Out Friday, Mar. 4-Reverse Drawing Dinner Danc, Saturday, Mar. 5-Wind River Friday, Mar. 11-Regular Meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 12-Garrett Nelles Band Saturday, Mar. 19-Big Trouble LODGE NO. 180 BURLESON Saturday, Feb. 27-Treadin' Water Saturday, Mar. 5-Country Junction Saturday, Mar. 12-New South Saturday, Mar. 19-Ramblin' Rhythm Saturday, Mar. 26-Treadin' Water (All Saturday night dances: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Trustees' Meeting every 1st Wednesday of the Month; Lodge Meeting every 3rd Tuesday of the Month, 7:30 p.m.) ***

LODGE NO. 183, MID-CITIES (Bingo every Sunda), 1:30 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday, 7 p.m.; License Permit No. 17516910506-41002) (For Lodge Rentals, call Tony Sanchez (264-9691, or Pat Still (265-5618) ***

LODGE NO. 186, CALDWELL (Regular Monthly Meeting on the second Thursday of each Month, 7 p.m.; Bingo Games every Monday, Wednesday, Saturday at 7:30 p.m.: Kitchen/Bar Open; License Permit No. 1-7420733095-41002) ***

LODGE NO. 187. ROUND ROCK Friday , Feb. 26-Blue Denims Saturday, Feb. 27-Debonaires (Friday Night Dances, 8-12 p.m.; Saturday Night Dances, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.)

(Small private party room available; contact Albert Lange, 255-8157) ***

LODGE NO. 188, CENTERVILLE Saturday, Feb. 27-Hayslip Brothers (C W) Saturday, Mar. 5-Southern Comfort IC W) Saturday, Mar. 12-(Steve Murray) Honk-Tonk Heart (C/W) Saturday, Mar. 19-Lone Star Cowboys IC \V) Saturday, Mar. 26-Fire Creek Band (C NV) (Dances: Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Bingo -Sunday, 2 p.m. and Wednesday. 7 p.m.: Lic. "1-74- 1960208 -5; Kitchen/Bar open at all Functions: Lodge Meetings, 3rd Monday. 7:30 p.m.)

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LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON Sunday. Mar. 6-Lodge Meeting. 2 p.m.

Sunday. Mar. 13-Hosting District V Spring Meeting LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH Saturday. Mar. 12-Polka Dance with Moostach Joe from Nebraska (Bingo every Friday. 7:30 p.m.) ***

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LODGE NO. 73, SEYMOUR Sunday, Mar. 6-Easter Dinner and final planning for District IV meeting at Senior Citizens Center inn Seymour; Members bring salads/vegetables/desserts Sunday, Apr. 24-Hosting District IV Meeting beginning with a noon meal at Senior Citizens Center in Seymour; Members bring salads/vegetables/desserts

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LODGE NO. 130, DALLAS/ATHLETIC CENTER Saturday, Feb. 27-Chuck Arlington (B/R) Saturday, Mar. 5-Mootash Joe from Nebraska (Polka) Saturday, Mar. 12-Charlie Patteson (B/R) Saturday, Mar. 19-Harold Strand (Polka) Saturday, Mar. 26-Chuck Arlington (B/R)

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LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE

LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND Sunday, Mar. 6-Regular Monthly Meeting, 2 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 26-Dance; music by King of Swing (Bingo Night every Thursday, at 7 p.m.; Lic. Permit No. 30000077-419-001).

LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA

Saturday, Feb. 27-The Good Bad & Ugly (C/W) Saturday, Mar. 5-Original River Road Boys (C/W) Saturday, Mar. 12-Texas Brew (C/W).

Saturday, Mar. 19-South Texas Bohemian Cowboys (C/W) Saturday, Mar. 26-Reunion (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)

LODGE NO. 155. AUSTIN Sunday. Mar. 6-Lodge Meeting. 3 p.m. at the home of Ra ymond and Alice Prasatik. 3000 Enfield Rd.; phone. 472-1721: Supper to be served after Meeting ***

LODGE NO. 156. BAYTOWN Wednesday. June 29-Lodge Quarterly Meeting at Ben and Ellen Pyle's home ***

LODGE NO. 161, LA PARITA Sunday, Mar. 13-Quarterly Lodge Meeting.

11:30 a.m. at Gateway Restaurant. Pleasanton ***

(Con't from Page 12) 3. The German names of pioneer ancestors in the Czech historical and cultural heritage.

The great interest shown in the Czech Genealogical Society documents the inbred thirst for knowledge by the descendants of the Czech pioneers from The Lands of the Czech Crown, Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia, who all could read, write and uphold the importance of their children's education when arriving at the shores of America, their new home.

-SPJSTA day is not really 24 hours long.

It's exactly 23 hours, 56 minutes and 4.1 seconds.

-SPJST--

16/VESTMK—Wednesday, February 24, 1988

BEWARE!!

DON'T SURRENDER YOUR VALUABLE SPJST LIFE INSURANCE CERTIFICATE WITHOUT KNOWING ALL THE FACTS. The SPJST has questioned certain sales methods being used by some companies to persuade people to switch their life insurance from one company to another. Within the insurance industry this is called twisting.

If you are approached by an agent to purchase a "deal too good to be true", you'll find after investigating that "it isn't true".

The SPJST is owned by its members. Its prime purpose is to furnish you, the member, financial security at the best possible rates.

If you are offered a deal that "sounds too good to be true", give your SPJST Sales Representative or the Home Office a call for assistance in checking it out. We are all working together for your benefit.

Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas P.O. Box 100 Temple, TX 76503 Phone: AC (817) 773-1575