Vestnik 1988 08 24

"CHANGING TO MEET THE CHANGING NEEDS OF FRATERNALISTS"

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

"Preserving the Past, Protecting Your Future"

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

BENEVOLENCE

BROTHERHOOD

Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P. 0. Box 00, Temple, Texas 76503 ISSN-07458800 August 24, 1988 VOLUME 76 NUMBER 32

Undergraduates Of 1988 - 89 SPJST Scholarshi p Winners

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Eva Belik 1610 Mulcany, Rosenberg, TX; Parents: Jaroslav and Blazena Belik; Graduated: B.F. Terry, Rosenbe Now Attending: Rice University: Major: Architecture; SPJST Member: Lodge 172, Pasadena.

Dwayne Alan Bohac 5109 Lido Lane, Houston, TX; Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin V. Bohac; Graduated: G.C. Scarborough High; Now Attending: Texas A&M University; Major: Marketing and Political Science; SPJST Member: Lodge 88, Houston.

Ray Allen Coufal Rt. 2, Box 140, Fayetteville, TX; Parents: Alvin H. Jr. and Verna Jean Coufal; Graduated: Round Top Carmine; Now Attending: Blinn Junior College; Major: Accounting; SPJST Member: Lodge 44, Industry.

Daryl Ray Elles 4606 E. Juan Linn, Victoria, TX; Parents: Franklin and Lois Elles; Graduated: Stroman High; Now Attending: Texas A&M University; Major: Food Science and Technology; SPJST Member: Lodge 32, Victoria.

Billy Joe Billeck, Jr. Rt. 1, Box 41, Rogers, TX; Parents: Bill and Mary Ann Billeck; Graduated: Rogers High School; Now Attending: Sam Houston State University; Major: Business Management; SPJST Member: Lodge 47, Seaton.

David P. Bormann 113 Mile Drive, College Station, TX; Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Alvin P. Bormann, Jr.; Graduated: A&M Consolidated High; Now Attending: Texas A&M University; Major: Agricultural Economics; SPJST Member: Lodge 17, New Tabor.

Gail L. Docekal 4117 Keele Dr., Garland, TX; Parents: William L. and Barbara A. Docekal; Graduated: South Garland High; Now Attending: North Texas State University; Major: Art; SPJST Member: Lodge 130, Dallas.

Deborah Machille Foerster McCown PO Box 10178, Corpus Christi, TX; Parents: Kenneth and Geneva Foerster; Graduated: Tuloso - Midway Rand Morgan High; Now Attending: Del Mar Junior College; Major: Developmental Psychology; SPJST Member: Lodge 79, Corpus Christi.

Kathy Billeck Rt. 1, Box 41, Rogers, TX; Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Bill Billeck, Graduated: Rogers High School; Now Attending: Temple Junior College; Major: Elementary Education; SPJST Member: Lodge 47, Seaton.

Cindy Lou Campbell 5543 Merkens, San Antonio, TX; Parents: Billie and Frankie Campbell; Graduated: John Marshall High; Now Attending: University of Nbrth Texas; Major: Fashion Merchandising w/Minor in Business; SPJST Member: Lodge 133, San Antonio.

Janna Michelle Dornak Rt. 4, Box 39, El Campo, TX; Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Jim F. Dornak; Graduated: El Campo High; Now Attending: Wharton County Junior College; Major: Elementary Education; SPJST Member: Lodge 30, Taiton.

John Anthony Foerster 3213 Peachtree, Corpus Christi, TX; Parents: Kenneth and Geneva Foerster; Graduated: Tuloso - Midway Rand Morgan High; Now Attending: Southwest Texas State University; Major: Criminal Justice; SPJST Member: Lodge 79, Corpus Christi.

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OFFICERS HOWARD LESHIKAR PRESIDENT Office Phone: 817-773-1575 Home Phone: 817-771-1359

BERNARD M. GEBALA VICE PRESIDENT Office Phone: 817-773-1575 Home Phone: 817-778-3872

LEONARD MIKESKA SECRETARY-TREASURER Office Phone: 817-773-1575 Home Phone: 817-778-3720

JERRY MIKULAS, JR. FINANCIAL SECRETARY Office Phone: 817-773-1575 Home Phone: 817-773-2950

SIDNEY KACIR LEGAL ADVISER

817-778-5228 P.O. Box 5220 Temple, Texas 76505

DIRECTORS ANDREW VAVRA DISTRICT I

Home Phone 409-272-8043 Rt. 2, Box 37, Caldwell 77836

WILLIE E. KOHUTEK DISTRICT II

Home Phone 817-593-4115 Rt. 2, Box 320, Buckholts 76518

CYRILL (SID) POKLADNIK DISTRICT III

Office Phone: 214-741-1874 2924 Elm St., Dallas 75226 Home Office: 214-686-8604 Home: 3924 Barnes Bridge Rd. Dallas, TX 75228

STANLEY BROZ DISTRICT IV

Home Phone: 915-442-3271 Lowake, TX 76855

JERRY PROCHAZKA DISTRICT V

Home Phone: 713-328-3004 20507 Ramsey Rd, Box 634, Crosby 77532

MATT S. VANEK DISTRICT VI Home Phone: 512-578-2687 1009 Northgate, Victoria, TX 77901

THELMA HRNCIR DISTRICT VII

Home Phone: 512-241-3114 3102 Vicksburg, Corpus Christi, TX 78410 PUBLICATION COMMITTEE DISTRICT I- MELVIN H. SKRABANEK.

SEC.- P.O. BOX 490- CALDWELL 77836-(409)567-3664 DISTRICT II- RUBY L. BOLTON, 1017 23RD, TEMPLE 76501SOUTH

(817)774-8954 DISTRICT III- ALBERT L. BANIK, V. CHMN., ROUTE 1, BOX 283, WEST 76691(817)826-5683 DISTRICT IV- ANGELINE KRISTINEK, CHMN., ROUTE 7, BOX 834- LUBBOCK 79401- (806)763-0047 DISTRICT V- LOUIS HANUS, 1700 W. TC. JESTER APT. 1100, HOUSTON 77008-(713)862-6866 DISTRICT VI- SOPHIE DYBALA, H.C.R. 61 72A-GANADO 7796 2- BOX

(512)771-2598 DISTRICT VII- EMIL E. MATULA. 303 GAYLE- SAN ANTONIO 78223- (512)

333-7460

BY-LAW COMMITTEE DISTRICT I- DONNIE VICTORICK, CHAIRMAN, P.O. BOX 85, SNOOK, TX 77878-(409) 272-3265 DISTRICT II- LAD J. ZATOPEK, 2605 W. AVE. Z, TEMPLE, TX. 76501-(817) 778-3067 DISTRICT III- JERRY MILAN, COCHAIRMAN, 6208 LAKESIDE, FT. WORTH 76135-(817) 237-4237

DISTRICT IV- ERNEST KRISTINEK, JR., ROUTE 2, BOX 99, LITTLEFIELD, TX 79339 DISTRICT V- TILLIE HELMCAMP, 432 W. 32ND ST, HOUSTON 77018-(713) 861-6419 DISTRICT VI- LEONA MACHA, SECRETARY, 501 SHROPSHIRE, EL CAMPO, TX 77437-(409) 543-3746 DISTRICT VII- DOMINIC F. NETEK, SR., 3907 SKYLARK, SAN ANTONIO 78210-(512)

532-3916 FINANCE COMMITTEE DISTRICT I- ERNEST WENTRCEK, 406 TEE DRIVE, BRYAN, TX 77801-(409) 822-4226 DISTRICT II- JERRY E. VALCHAR, 12 E. YOUNG, TEMPLE 76501-(817) 773-5784 DISTRICT III- ARNOLD VRLA, CHM., 6307 SARATOGA CIRCLE, DALLAS, TX 75214-(214) 827-9049 DISTRICT IV- LILLIAN HOLUBEC, 1809 A&M AVE SAN ANGELO, TX 76904-(915)

944-1709 DISTRICT V-ALVIN J. SEFCIK, 1409 AUSTIN, LaMARQUE 77568-(409) 935-3919 DISTRICT VI- RITA VANEK, SECRETARY, P.O. BOX 901, EL CAMPO, TX 77437-(409)

543-6220 DISTRICT VII- MONTA FOSTER, V. CHM., 909 McVean, Yoakum, TX 77995(512) 293-5471 INSURANCE COMMITTEE DISTRICT I-CECIL H. DICKSON, V-CHMN., ROUTE 2, BOX 454, HEARNE,TX 77859-(409) 589-2104 DISTRICT II- LADIS NAVRATIL, 1 E. YOUNG, TEMPLE 76501-(817) 773-4644 DISTRICT III- BEN JARMA, CHMN., 9512 LEASIDE DR., DALLAS, TX 75238-(214)

348-1514 DISTRICT IV- RAYMOND PAVLISKA, 505 SO. CEDAR, SEYMOUR, TX 76380 DISTRICT V- HELEN HEGWOOD, SEC.,

GEditor COMMENTS

NOTICE!!!

We have notified our members and readers a number of times before and DO IT AGAIN, NOW: Please address ALL letters and material for publication in the Vestnik to: P.O. Box 85, West, TX 76691 and NOT to: Box 100, Temple, TX, which delays your mail and the Supreme Lodge has to forward it to us in West. (There are some letters still being sent to Temple.)

The address for the Vestnik is the first address on page 2, column 1 of every Vestnik issue beginning with the word: Editor.

Address changes should be sent to P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503 100, however, if we receive an address change, we forward it to Temple. *** Sales Representatives, the new rate books are very precise and nice -- USE THEM! *** In this issue, we are publishing pictures and short remarks of and about 32 undergraduates who have received scholarships from our SPJST Society. These will be followed by 32 freshmen scholarships in the near future. Some in both categories have not furnished pictures to the Supreme Lodge, therefore, they are listed last. ***

The monthly reports from SL Vice President Gebala and SL Financial Secretary Mikulas are in this issue, delayed because of no issue last week, August 17th. ***

6702 LINDY ANN LN., HOUSTON, TX 77008-(713) 864-0489 DISTRICT VI- JEROME J. HLAVATY, BOX

Since our SPJST Convention in Temple in June, many of us have seen 174, LOLITA, TX 77971 the national conventions, of our DISTRICT VII- PAULINE BAYER, RT. 2, national political parties, held (The BOX 154-A, FLORESVILLE, TX 78114 STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR Democratic Convention in Atlanta, CLAUDETTE REESE, 112 EAST KILLEN, Georgia and The Republican TEMPLE, TX 76501-(817) 773-1575, HOME: Convention in New Orleans, (817) 774-8912 Louisiana). In democratic DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT I- SUSAN SKRABANEK, RT. 2, comparasion, this editor feels that ours BOX 13, CALDWELL, TX 77836-(409) was really the most democratic; the 272-3440 DISTRICT II-FRANK KLINKOVSKY, 1503 other two seemed very much more E. CENTRAL, TEMPLE, TX 76501-(817) "choreographed and orchestrated."

773-4801 For example, in our nominations and DISTRICT III- BESSIE PETR, 5406 MORNINGSIDE, DALLAS, TX 75206-(214)826-3557 seconds, the delegates spontaneously DISTRICT IV- SUSAN BOHNENBERGER, arose and waited their turn, whereas in RT. 6, BOX 283, SAN ANGELO, TX both conventions certain delegates, in 76904-(915) 658-6778 DISTRICT V- MARIE STAYTON, 206 alphabetical order were instructed to AMUNDSON, HOUSTON, TX 77009-(713) "pass" so that two big, influential 694-2734 states, with many electoral votes, DISTRICT VI- ANITA ROYE, 1600 LYNN, (California in one and Texas in the EL CAMPO, 77467-(409) 543-4884 DISTRICT VII- MRS. MAXINE PAVLISKA, other) could put the respective RT. 2, BOX 151, FLORESVILLE, TX nominee "over the top." Oh, well, 78114-(512) 393-2030 of political side that's the LIBRARY, ARCHIVES, MUSEUM things. *** Thelma Bartosh, Museum Curator Office: 773-1575, P.O. Box 100 Temple, TX 76503 "Sales Representative Assistance Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

1-800-792-3024 After Office Hours andfor Weekends Call DISTRICT 3 Jim Wiest - (817) 771-3875 DISTRICT 5 Helen Hegwood - (713) 864-0489 DISTRICTS 6 & 7 Jerome Hlavaty - (512) 874-4461 ALL OTHER DISTRICTS CALL Gene McBride (817) 859-5855

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PAID SUBSCRIPTIONS AND ADVERTISING MATTER SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE VESTNIK, P.O. BOX 85, WEST, TEXAS 76691.

DEADLINE FOR MATERIAL TO BE ACCEPTED FOR THE FOLLOWING ISSUE IS THURSDAY.

Westfest is practically here; the Cultural Program was in the August 10th issue and the ad appears on page 18. This writer understands that the State King and Queen will ride in the Westfest Parade, Saturday, September 3rd; three circles of SPJST Youth Beseda dancers and two circles of Adult Beseda dancers from Lodge 47, Seaton will perform Sunday, September 4th at 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.; the Sokol gymnasts will perform both days, plus the Czech Folk Dancers of West, Ukranian Dancers of Dallas, etc., so you have much cultural, ethnic entertainment including 6 bands each day, Saturday, September 3rd and Sunday, September 4th to look forward to! ***

Isn't it true that year after year, Americans see a chunk of their earnings disappear into Social Security, yet they have no idea how much they have paid in or how much they will eventually get back. As of August 4, the Social Security Administration will give you a detailed accounting: A yearly salary history, how much you have paid in Social Security taxes, estimates of your retirement earnings at ages 62, 65 and 70, and estimates of survivor's and disability benefits. To get the SSA's new Personal Earnings and Benefit Estimate Statement, call (800) 937 2000 and ask for Request Form 7004.

On this form you will provide your name, Social Security number, current earnings and an estimate of average future earnings. A response should arrive in three to six weeks. You should look it over with more than casual interest -- an error such as transposed numbers or missing salary data could hurt you. In general, you have three years, three months and 15 days to correct an error. Beyond that it sticks, so check records periodically.

The statement will list a number to call if you spot a mistake. *** If you expect to be traveling or in the hospital during September's primary season or on November 8, order an absentee ballot. You can also vote without going to the polls if you are handicapped, celebrating a religious holiday, away at college or are a police officer, physician or nurse who has to work. But rules vary greatly by state, so ask your local board of elections or state attorney general's office for details. You will need to submit a written request to your elections' board for an absentee ballot, and you are most likely to get your ballot in time if you write at least 30 days in advance. Citizens living in the U.S. can get the forms from their elections' boards, and military personnel abroad can get them from voting - assistance officers; civilians in other countries, from an embassy or consulate.

-SPJSTPavelka Reunion The annual Pavelka Reunion will be held on Sunday, September 4, 1988 at SPJST Lodge 35 Hall in Elk, Texas.

Plates, silerware, bread, etc. will be furnished by the family. Please bring enough food for your family. Bingo will be held this year after the meeting, again. Any donations of prizes would be appreciated. The hall opens at 11 a.m. with dinner served at 12 noon.

Following dinner the family meeting will be held. Music by Billy Roy and the Heart of the Night will begin at 8 p.m. Hoping to see everyone there.

Sonny and John Pavelka Entertainment Committee ***

Welcome School Reunion The annual Welcome School Reunion will be held Sunday, August 28, 1988 at the Welcome Hall, located on Farm Road 109 between Welcome and Industry, Texas. This reunion includes all who attended Concordia, Victoria, Welcome - Salem, Lebanon and Welcome Consolidated and their families, teachers and friends. Basket lunch at noon; drinks, plates, knives and forks furnished. Registration at 10:30 a.m. Let's have a great day of fellowship and renew memories.

Mrs. Casper Balke

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Dale Matthew Foytik 11105 Needville - Fairchild Rd., Needville, Tx; Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Foytik; Graduated: Needville High; Now Attending: Wharton County Junior College; Major: Mechanical Engineering; SPJST Member: Lodge 114, Fairchild.

Barbara Joan Vlk Lingberg 6715 Greenview Ln., Springfield, Virginia; Parents: Joe and Adell Vlk; Graduated: Bishop Lynch, Dallas, TX; Now Attending: George Mason University, Fairfax, VA.; Major: Mathematics; SPJST Member: Lodge 84, Dallas.

Michael Ognowski 2530 Tannehill, Houston, TX; Parents: Max and Valare Ognowski; Graduated: St. Thomas High; Now Attending: University of St. Thomas; Major: Business; SPJST Member: Lodge 88, Houston.

Joseph Ray Slovacek PO Box 267, Snook, TX; Rayfield and Joann Slovacek; Graduated: Snook High; Now Attending: Sam Houston State University; Major: Agriculture; SPJST Member: Lodge 9, Snook.

Lisa Ann Green 1805 Garden Villa Dr., Georgetown, TX; Parents: Dwight and Pat Fuchs; Graduated: Georgetown High; Now Attending: Temple Junior College; Major: Electronic Data Processing; SPJST Member: Lodge 15, Buckholts.

James P. Lingberg 6715 Greenview Ln., Springfield, Virginia; Parents: James W. and Barbara Joan (Vlk) Lingberg; Graduated: West Springfield High; Now Attending: James Madison University; Major: Finance and Accounting; SPJST Member: Lodge 84, Dallas.

Brady Pasemann 9710 Dalmally, Spring, TX; Parents: Paul and Judy Pasemann; Graduated: Klein High; Now Attending: Texas A&M University; Major: Computer Science; SPJST Member: Lodge 181, Montgomery County, Conroe.

Michelle Srubar Rt. 3, Box 214, El Campo, TX; Parents: Dorothy Srubar; Graduated: El Campo High; Now Attending: Baylor University;. Major: Psychology, B.S. and Pre - Medical; SPJST Member: Lodge 30, Taiton.

Jennifer Anne Helms 5501 - 48th #112, Lubbock, TX; Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Northcutt; Graduated: Gilmer High; Now Attending: Texas Tech University; Major: Elementary Education; SPJST Member: Lodge 178, Longview.

Anna M. Marak Rt. 1, Box 95 - A, Cameron, TX; Parents: Eugene and Cecilia Marak; Graduated: C.H. Yoe High; Now Attending: University of Texas, Austin; Major: Civil Engineering; SPJST Member: Lodge 15, Buckholts.

Melanie Pasemann 9710 Dalmally, Spring, TX; Parents: Paul and Judy Pasemann; Graduated: Klein High; Now Attending: Texas A&M University; Major: Business Administration; SPJST Member: Lodge 181, Montgomery County.

Brice G. Tepera 205 Jersey West #2130, College Station, TX; Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Tepera, Jr.; Graduated: C.H. Yoe High; Now Attending: Texas A&M University; Major: Environmental Design; SPJST Member: Lodge 47, Seaton.

Lorri Lea HuVar 4912 Blue Water Ln., Dickinson, TX; Parents: Frank A. and Rubie HuVar; Graduated: St. Joseph High; Now Attending: Alvin Community College; Major: Elementary Education; SPJST Member: Lodge 32, Victoria.

Frank Fay McKay III PO Box 8884, College Station, TX; Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Frank F. McKay, Jr.; Graduated: Ross S. Sterling High, Baytown; Now Attending: Texas A&M University; Major: Accounting; SPJST Member: Lodge 91, San Jacinto.

Doyle Norris Schmidt Rt. 1, Box 194, Cameron Rd., Coupland, TX; Parents: Donald M. Schmidt and Lorine Schmidt; Graduated: Pflugerville High; Now Attending: Texas A&M University; Major: Biomedical Science; SPJST Member: Lodge 29, Taylor.

Debbie Vrazel Rt. 2, Box 29 - A, Buckholts, TX; Parents: Albert and Mary Ann Vrazel; Graduated: C.H. Yoe High; Now Attending: Sam Houston State University; Major: Computer Science; SPJST Member: Lodge 15, Buckholts.

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Christi Wigginton 3202 El Capitan, Temple, TX; Parents: Charles and Lanette Wigginton; Graduated: Temple High; Now Attending: Temple Junior College; Major: Nursing; SPJST Member: Lodge 47, Seaton.

Vernon W. Hegwood 6702 Lindy Ann, Houston, TX; Parents: King and Helen Hegwood; Graduated: S.P. Waltrip High; Now Attending: Texas A&M University; Major: Civil Engineering; SPJST Member: Lodge 88, Houston.

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Nastasya Ann Janca 812 Fourth St., Sealy, TX; Parents: William and Frances Janca; Graduated: Sealy High; Now Attending: Texas A&M University; Major: Accounting; SPJST Member: Lodge 175, Fort Bend, Rosenberg.

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Darby Tepera 205 Jersey West #2130, College Station, TX; Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph A. Tepera, Jr.; Graduated: C.H. Yoe High; Now Attending: Texas A&M University; Major: Business Analysis and Research; SPJST Member: Lodge 47, Seaton.

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The

SPJST MONTHLY

INSURANCE REPORT 7/31/88

* TOP SALES REPRESENTATIVES * * ACCORDING TO EARNED PREMIUMS * District I — DONNIE VICTORICK District II — ALBIN MACHU District III — JOHNNIE KRIZAN District IV — MARTHA BROZ District V — SIDON TUMIS District VI— JOSEPH NEZVAL District VII — JAROLYN POPP District IX — HOME OFFICE TOTALS FOR * INSURANCE WRITTEN AND ISSUED * MONTH-TO-DATE

DIST.

1

APPS. INS. WRITTEN

INS. ISSUED

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

2 3 4 5 6 7 9

8 24 31 8 54 19 3 2

$45,000.00 440,000.00 455,000.00 200,000.00 85,100.00 560,180.00 20,000.00 10,000.00

$33,000.00 783,500.00 460,000.00 55,000.00 1,002,000.00 270,000.00 32,000.00 0.00

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9

TOTAL-

149

$2,115,280.00

$2,635,500.00

TOTAL-

FRATERNALLY,

BERNARD M. GEBALA VICE PRESIDENT

APPS. INS. WRITTEN

INS. ISSUED

49 245 186 50 362 91 71 11

$715,467.00 6,222,400.00 4,352,000.00 1,920,000.00 6,077,255.00 2,512,180.00 1,528,000.00 105,000.00

$698,467.00 5,640,400.00 3,392,000.00 1,575,000.00 5,024,155.00 1,762,000.00 1,098,000.00 90,000.00

1,065

$23,432,302.00

$19,280,022.00

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From the Financial Secretary's Office CURRENT ACTIVITY OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY, 1988 Bonds Mortgage Loans Certificate Loans Cash Convenience Accounts Certificate of Deposit Real Estate Owned Annuities Flex Annuities Withdrawal Bonus Death Claims Matured Endowment Premium Refund Reinsurance Surrender Values Actuary Advertising Appraisal Expense Commissions Contributions District Allocations District Youth Counselors Society Automobile Expense Fraternal Activities Hospitalization Liability Insurance Legal Service Expense Medical Exams Non-Medical Exams Membership Dues Museum Operating Expenses Office Maintenance Office Rent Expense Vestnik Vestnik Postage Organizational Expense Postage Salaries Office Supplies Supreme Lodge Meeting Tax: FICA, TEC & FUTA Telephone Travel-Officers & Directors Travel-State Field Manager Travel-Editor Research & Development Youth Activities District Youth Allocation Office Rent Home Account Expense SPJST Scholarship Fund Annuities Dividends Convention Annuity Withdrawal Expense UL Withdrawal Expense Bond Interest Certificate Loan Interest Certificate of Deposit Interest Mortgage Loan Interest Loss on Sale of REO Premiums Increase In Bonds by Amort.

Royalties & Minerals Prem. Income-Pd-Up Additions Application Fee

DEBITS $510,775.59

25,815.11 128,891.38 1,153.60 28,587.01 3,178.33 12,910.31 499.31 65,969.00 8,875.00 49,863.15 6,102.65 44,711.83 8,220.29 1,064.66 3,245.01 35,250.18 838.40 2,175.00 1,577.12 948.49 155.72 6,259.34 6,875.00 55.00 2,112.73 473.58 3,945.89 50.19 3,294.92 6,000.00

Monica Hlavaty Carolyn Smith Carolyn Smith has recently been appointed as a sales representative for Lodge No. 196 in Houston. Carolyn has been trained in helping you or your family with your insurance needs. If you live in the Houston area, give her a call at AC 713 - 461 - 9521.

Fraternally, Bernard M. Gebala Vice President —SPJST----

4,776.12 5,000.00 21,089.31 3,123.41 59,278.86 12,559.40 4,621.50 6,662.17 2,970.77 676.75 62.64 111.30 714.96 3,588.24 16.68

From The SecretaryTreasurer's Office Monica Hlavaty Reaches Age 96 Monica (Piwonka) Hlavaty was born February 27, 1892 in Franstat, Texas, the seventh of twelve children.

She spent her childhood on a farm near Caldwell, Texas. She and Anton E. Hlavaty were married there on November 11, 1911.

Their first four children were born during the eight years they farmed near Caldwell. In 1919 they moved to West Texas, purchasing a farm in the Woodrow community; three more children were born during the 20s and 30s while farming in this area. In the late 1940s, Monica and Antonio retired and moved to San Antonio, Texas living there until Anton's death January 21, 1971. After his death, Monica returned to 3629 - Apartment A on 54th Street, Lubbock, Texas where she still resides.

Monica had seven children, 22 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren and 6 great - great grandchildren.

She is a member of Christ the King Cathedral Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters of America Court No. 1364 "Our Lady of The Assumption," SPJST Lodge No. 157 and a member of St. Theresa's Circle, Slaton, Texas.

(Appreciation is extended to Monica Hlavaty 's daughter for submitting the above picture and article on her mother. The Supreme Lodge SPJST and Lodge 157 extend congratulations and best wishes to Sister Hlavaty on reaching age 96.)

6,000.00 3,061.85 25.00 149,682.18 9,631.50 26,683.48 19.61 1,108.00 115,102.28 5,906.83 2,262.22 224,453.27 15,463.58

$958,700.03 $123,609.80 967,279.74 958,700.03

Cash Balance 7-31-88

$132,189.51

Fraternally, Jerry Mikulas Financial Secretary

CREDITS

31,658.72

Cash 6-30-88 Credits Debits

Assets Cash Convention Accounts Cash Bonds Mortgage Loans Certificate Loans Stock Certificate of Deposit Home Office Building Real Estate Owned EDP Equipment Furniture & Office Equipment

From The Vice President's Office

230,083.45 619.96 1,326.43 32,070.91 5,705.60 $967,279.74

Cyril [Sid] Pokladnik, District HI director [left], was honored to present 50 year membership pins to five members of SPJST Lodge No. 25 on July 14, 1988.

Those members who were eligible for pins, but unable to attend the presentation were Mary C. Kucera, Raymond W. Langer, Paddy Schramek and Leon Zajdl.

Those present and pictured were, L to R: Director Sid Pokladnik, Georgia M. Harris, John M. Haskovec, Dolfie F. Hrabina, John L. Trojacek and Albin A. Vavra.

Lodge No. 25, Ennis 143,756.77 132,189.51 21,749,057.94 30,783,873.72 1,268,565.66 969,184.41 258,217.11 950,260.95 605,097.59 96,998.41 141,474.22 $57,098,676.29

On July 14, 1988 at 8 p.m., Lodge No. 25 held their regular monthly meeting.

This was a very special meeting because our 50 - year members were being honored. District III Director Sid Pokladnik represented the SPJST Supreme Lodge of Temple. After a few words of recalling that the lodge as one of the charter lodges, he presented the members their 50 - year pins. Those able to attend were Georgia Harris, Dolfie Hrabina, Johnny Haskovec,

Albin Vavra and Raymond Langer.

Also getting pins this year were John L. Trojacek and Paddy Sramek.

Thanks to these members for their contribution to the lodge at the very beginning some 50 years ago.

Brother Sid Pokladnik reported on the convention and the delegates were able to inform the membership of the major changes in the SPJST Supreme Lodge By - laws.

At this time I would like to thank the lodge for giving me the opportunity to serve as a delegate to the convention. It was very interesting and productive.

Fraternally, Margaret Krajca —SPJST-

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District V Family Day Dear Members: I want to remind you that our District Family Day is on the third Sunday in September (September 18) at the American Legion Hall at Crosby with Lodge Magnolia No. 65 hosting it.

Refreshments will be served before the dinner. The district is furnishing the meat, and each family is asked to bring a covered dish or a dessert.

There will be a short meeting to elect an S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home Director and to decide where we will have our next meeting. There will be lots of entertainment. More details in my future letters!

So please circle September 18th on your calendar and make plans to attend this day of fun and fellowship.

Fraternally yours, Tillie Helmcamp District V President —SPJST-

Lodge

6, Cottonwood

The Lodge 6 meeting was called to order Friday, August 5, 1988 by President Johnnie Krizan. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and the SPJST Motto were led by Tammi Dobecka and also recited by the membership present; next was the reading of the minutes from our last meeting by Barbara Hykel, followed by the treasurer's report by Karen Kroll and Financial Secretary George Straten gave his report. All were approved as read.

Youth Leader Willie Mae Schuetz gave her report on all the club activities; she also thanked everyone who helped her with the games at our lodge picnic. The chairman of the Board gave his report with the members of the board having a discussion about the Westfest project that's coming up soon; those on the committee are the same as last year.

Anyone who would like to help, let Brother Robert Dobecka, Sister Lydia Dobecka or Johnnie Krizan know.

Most of the same crew was asked to help. We hope they all can help and if not, please let the committee know before Westfest days -- September 3rd and 4th, so they can find replacements.

Some of the Lodge 6 sisters and friends already started to bake kolache, strudels and bread; anyone who would like to help with this project would be appreciated, especially, peeling potatoes on Friday night, September 2nd for our sausage, sauerkraut, potato boats. We also will have tea, Kool - Aid and coffee and sausage sandwiches for sale at our booth.

At our last meeting, those who served and cooked the supper before our meeting were Lydia Dobecka and Willie Mae Schuetz; it was a very good and tasty meal -- roast beef and sausage with lots of other vegetables and tea plus sweets of all kinds -- later that night we had food ) delicious homemade ice cream donated by the Robert and Bobby Dobecka families and Willie Mae Schuetz. A big thank you to all of you for this good eating.

Also at this last meeting, Vice President Robert Dobecka was called on to give the results of our annual picnic that was held recently; he was glad to say that it was as good and successful picnic as every, yet and many, many thanks to all who helped that day to make it a big picnic which took lots of work with many people working in different places. This was a 2 - day preparing job.

Our next Board meeting is Friday, September 9th at 8 p.m. and the monthly meeting is Sunday, September 11th at 1 p.m. Dinner will be served before the meeting; you all are invited to come or you will miss some good food, again.

The door prize went to Christine Svrcek (present), progressive prize of $10 -- name drawn was Ray Perez, second prize of $10 -- Billie Joe Marek and third prize of $4 -- Edward Mynar; none were present to claim the prize.

We wish you had been present.

The president installed the youth club officers after the meeting. They are Kevin Dobecka, Keith Hykel and Tammi Dobecka.

So, until next time we will see you at the coming work days, again.

Fraternally, Ruth Krizan, Reporter

—SPJST-

No. 15, Buckholts

Lodge

Dear Members: The regular meeting of Lodge No. 15 was opened by President Leslie Sakewitz leading the members in the Pledge of Allegiance. Brother Sakewitz appointed Dean Hillman as vice president to finish out the unexpired term of Joe Zajicek . He welcomed our guests Dan Balusek and Thomas Harwell.

"Happy Birthday" was wished to Valasta Kamenicky and Thomas Harwell.

Louise Sakewitz was on the sick list and we missed you, Louise, hurry and get well.

All the reports were approved as read. The Kickoff Dance for the Cotton Festival was a huge success.

Brother Leslie thanked everyone who helped in any way.

A motion was passed that whoever cleans the hall is entitled to all the cans.

One article was amended to state that: a member to qualify for the lower rate to rent the hall for parties or weddings, they will have to attend six meetings per calendar year.

The next meeting will be September 14 at 7 p.m. I hope to see you all then.

Fraternally, Jo Lee Shiller, Reporter —SPJST-

No. 24,, Cyclone

Lodge

Our regular monthly meeting was held August 2nd. Our attendance appeared to be up this month. Here's hoping we'll be seeing more faces at our meetings.

Those listed on the sick list are Dorothy Morris, John Skrabanek and Gus Schiller, Jr. Best wishes for a speedy recovery to these lodge members and friends.

New members voted on and approved for membership in our lodge this month are Denise Mikeska and Bonnie Taylor, who transferred from Lodge 15, Buckholts. Welcome to our new members. Come out and join us! celebrating members Those birthdays this month are Milton

Zavodny - August 6th, Joe Sebek August 20th and Clayton Cabla August 30th. Wedding anniversary this month is for Mark and Valerie Sebek August 19th.

The 50 - year pin dinner was held July 31st. Those members receiving their 50 - year pins this year were Adolph Baletka, Jerry Bedrich, Vernon Bruggman, Albert Cabla, Alvin Dreyer, Wilma Dreyer, Milton Jasek, Erma Lee Morphis, Anna Lee Quick and Charlie Stepan. The honorees who attended this event were Jerry Bedrich, Albert Cabla and Charlie Stepan. Congratulations to all these faithful members of our SPJST. Thanks to LaVerne Cabla, Sherry and Clayton Cabla, Carol Chervenka, Barbara Macek, Bernice Sebek, Arlene Tschoerner, Shirley Waits and Martha Zavodny for all the work they did in the kitchen helping to prepare for the meal.

A big thank you to Carol Chervenka and Bernice Sebek for the microwave they donated to the lodge's kitchen.

This is something we have needed for a long time and now, with the kitchen being open every Wednesday night at Bingo, we really will make good use of this item. From all of us, Carol and Bernice, thank you.

Speaking of Bingo on Wednesday nights, as a result of all the hard work done by the Bingo Committee and workers, we are, once again, in a position to give money to a worthy cause. The membership voted to give $400 to the Rogers Volunteer Fire Department. Thanks to the Fire Department from all of us in the community for being there when we need them. Thanks, also, to the Bingo Committee and Bingo workers and attendees. It's good to know we are part of such a worthy effort.

Remember: Bingo every Wednesday night at 7 p.m. If you haven't joined us yet at Bingo, come out for a night of entertainment.

The District II youth will be going to Six Flags on Sunday, September 11th.

Parents are asked to advise Rose Harvell or Pauline Marek if their children will be going on the trip.

Youth Club meeting times have been changed. Meetings will now be the first Tuesday night and on the second Sunday of each month. Members will have their choice of which meeting they want to attend.

Door prizes were won by Louise Zavodny and Wilbert Mikeska. The next meeting will be Tuesday, September 6th at 7:30 p.m.

Here's hoping that all of you are tolerating the heat as well as possible.

Right now a blue norther on the horizon would be a pleasant sight. ez spechej podzim!

Fraternally, Nancy Posvar, Reporter —SP JST -

Lodge 47, Seaton Meeting Dear Brothers and Sisters: The Lodge 47 meeting was held on Sunday, August 7, 1988 at 2 p.m. with President Jerry Pechal presiding. Flag Bearers Lori Greger and Erin Skrabanek led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance to our flag. We remained standing for a moment of silence in memory of Sister Yvonne Ochs and Brother Frank V. Spanhel, a past president of our lodge, a trustee, kitchen chairman, and active at the lodge meetings until illness prevented his presence and also at the dances.

Deepest sympathy to the families and may the departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Visitors recognized were Ann Balusek, Gertrude Kahlig and Freddie Schroeder. Make plans to come to the next meeting, again.

Secretary Dolores Skrabanek read the roll call of officers, trustees and sales representatives. The minutes of the July 7 meeting were approved as read. A belated thank you to Raymond and Helen Bragewitz for a stainless steel spatula donated for the kitchen.

Correspondence included: a thank you from the Sister Yvonne Ochs family for monetary gift in lieu of flowers; notes thanking the lodge for get well cards from Brother Edward Mihatsch, Brother Joe Divis, Sister Vlasta Divis and Brother Jerry Pechal; also a thank you from Darryl Kortis for monetary gift and the support given him at the District II YAD and asking for continued support at the State YAD while he tries for State King; and a letter from Brother Leonard D. Mikeska explaining that contributions and gifts to the lodge cannot be deducted as charitable contributions.

New members accepted into Lodge 47 were Loren Houston Northmore, Melinda Lee Northmore; Lawrence H. Northmore, Roberta Chappell, Buford Earl Chappell and Harry Lee Bradford, also Dennis David Marek, Sr. transferred from Lodge 24, Cyclone to our lodge at Seaton. Warm welcome to each of you for chosing our lodge and come to our activities that are listed in the SPJST Calendar or newspaper.

On the sick list at the time of the meeting, we noted that Ann Kohutek, Don Bodenheimer and Mary Ann Billeck were hospitalized and get well wishes being expressed to them and others we don't know about, also.

When a lodge member is hospitalized inform either me, Dorothy Pechal or Martha Klusacek and a get well card will reach you at the hospital while you are still there.

In August we will not hold a Family Night social due to a wedding booked the day after. A September social will be held but date to be set in the regular lodge meeting.

A seven - member committee was chosen by the president and vice president to review the Rules and Regulations of the lodge for any changes that they see needed. Those elected were Woodrow Marek, Dana Glaser, Dorothy Pechal, Della Mares, Elmer Skrabanek, Rose Marie Orsag and Frank Klinkovsky. They will meet on Wednesday, August 24 with lodge officers in attendance, also.

The officers and chairpersons all gave good reports. The Trustees' minutes were also read. Brother Frank Klinkovsky gave a detailed report on the District II camp and the forthcoming events in District II, State YAD, Six Flags' trip and the annual Fall/Carnival in Elgin. Watch the Vestnik for complete details.

Youth Leader Patsy Koslovsky gave her report. There were many winners from our lodge at the District YAD; really all are winners when they compete. Better luck next time. Best of luck to the first place winners and on to State!

Those celebrating birthdays in August will be Sisters Theresa Chlapek, Ruth Hanusch, Vlasta Hruska, Anne Krcha and Evelyn Heese and Brothers Henry Janacek, Jerry Chupik and Robert Heese.

Wedding anniversaries will be observed by Louis and Ruth Kohutek and Jerome and Rose Marie Orsag.

May you have a "Special Day." Door prize winners were Anton Vitek and Mary Reznicek.

The next meeting will be Thursday, September 1 at 7:30 p.m. Fifty - eight

Wednesday, August 24, 1988—VESTNIK /7 members and three visitors enjoyed a delicious lunch after the meeting in addition to the youth club members.

Fraternally, Dorothy Pechal, Reporter

—SPJST-

Lodge Tarok Tournament

State

66 Versus 92 On Saturday, July 30, 1988 was a day filled with fraternalism in the form of the Czech card game called "Tarok".

Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth came to Lodge No. 66, Waco, in Elm Mott, with a challenge for the STATE SPJST LODGE TAROK TROPHY. Lodge No. 66 defended the trophy for the second time after winning it on its origination in June 1987.

Lodge No. 92 brought 13 players with them. They were Albert Kubala, Ken Read, E. Spacek, A. Lesikar, B. Lesikar, Henry Kubala, K. Kubala, L. Oujesky, C. Oujesky, Carl Zich, L. Kubala, Joewa Kubala and Dan Kubala.

Carol Petty of Lodge No. 17, New Tabor, was asked to play for Lodge No. 92, with the approval of Lodges 66 and 92.

Lodge No. 66 players were L.A. Hykel, Emil Hanus, Johnnie Gaidusek , A. Marak, Albert Jaska, Ray Orsag, Dan Nors, C.P. Peterson, Tommy Forbes, Rudy Janek, L. Hessel, Joe Jaska, G. Pavlicek and Dorothy Warren.

Each lodge having 14 players was enough players for 7 tables of Tarok players.

The tournament started at 10 a.m. and lasted until 5 p.m. with approximately a 30 - minute break for lunch.

The tournament is set up to play 4 rounds of 12 games each. Players change tables after each round. Each player starts with 75 points (chips); each round, making 300 points per table. We played 7 tables, making 2100 points per round.

Lodge No. 66 won the first round -1197 points to 903 points for Lodge No. 92.

Lodge No. 92 won the second round -- 1100 points to 1000 points for Lodge No. 66.

Lodge No. 66 won rounds 3 and 4 with totals of 1195 and 1112 to 905 points and 988 points for Lodge No. 92.

Lodge No. 66 won by a total of 508 points.

Prizes were won by Emil Hanus (66) -- 1st place and High Point with 489 points; Henry Kubala (92) -- opposing Lodge High Point with 472 points; Dorothy Warren (66) -- 2nd place (Excluding High Point) with 464 points; Arthur Marak (66) -- 3rd place with 425 points; Emil Hanus -- High Point (1 round) with 191 points.

A deck of Tarok cards were given to Low Point of each lodge -- Lawrence Hessel (66) with 196 points; Kenneth Read (92) with 138 points.

I want to thank Bud Petty for acting as tournament director and Dan Bohac for acting as tournament judge. I'm sorry that the pictures did not turnout for display.

In closing I wish to challenge any SPJST Lodge to come and take the Tarok Trophy to their lodge. You may call me, Geo. Pauling at (817) 754 0620 or our Supreme Lodge President, Brother Howard Leshikar, for more information.

Fraternally, Geo. Pauling, President —SPJST-

Emil Hanus of Lodge 66 receiving the Lodge Trophy for First Place and High Point for Lodge 66.

After a discussion it was decided to have a "Welcoming Celebration" of the new SPJST brothers and sisters merging with us by having a catered noon meal at 12 p.m. on Sunday, September 11 at our Lodge No. 81 hall.

All members of our Lodge 81 and former members of Lodge 170 will receive letters concerning "Welcoming Celebration" of our SPJST brothers and sisters. Please reply if you are coming. We are all very anxious to meet everyone of you. We will also have our meeting that day.

Door prize winners were Victor Werner and Winnefred Susan, drawn

by Delores Prochazka.

Remember that all important day -September 11th!

Fraternally, Vlasta Nowotny, Reporter

—SPJST-

Pokrok Dallas No. 84 Annual Czech Fest Lodge

Henry Kubala of Lodge 92 [left] High Arthur Marak [left] of Lodge 66 won Point Opposing Lodge Winner.

3rd place.

Lodge 66 and Lodge 92 Tarok Players

Lodge No. 81 , Needville

Tournament Judge Bud Petty [seated] with Tour Judge Dan Bohac at Lodge 66.

SPJST MORTGAGE INTEREST RATES Home or Farm Mortgages: 10% for 10 years 10 1/4% for 11 to 15 years 10 1/2% for 16 to 20 years Mortgages on Qualified Owner-Operated Business Real Estate 11 1/4% for 10 years 11 3/4% for 11 to 15 years

INTEREST RATE FOR UNIVERSAL LIFE: 9% annualized effective through 10-31-88

Dear Members: Our July 9th meeting was called to order by President Charlie Matcek.

We stood to recite the Pledge of Allegiance to our flag, which was led

by Sister Mary Matcek.

We were happy to have our District V Director Jerry Prochazka and wife, Delores, also Clarence Reininger and Mike Hilsher of the Lake Jackson lodge with us.

Roll call was answered by all officers, except Willie Mae Kuykendall who was absent.

Secretary Mary Werner read the minutes and the thank-you cards from Mary Leudke, Mrs. Annie Prihoda and Arline Sabrsula.

Special Fund Secretary Gilbert Walzel gave all his reports. All reports were accepted as read.

Ed Orsak was reported to have been ill. We're happy to know that he is doing well, again. Stay healthy, now!

District V Director Jerry Prochazka gave reports on several items of business from the SPJST Convention in Temple, Texas and reminded us that Family Day will be held September 18th at Crosby, Texas. He also informed us that Lodges 42 and 176 merged and their new lodge is now Lodge Jednota No. 196, Houston West.

Mike Hilsher of Lake Jackson informed us that on July 17, they voted to merge with our Lodge 81. By unanimous vote our lodge voted to have 54 members merge with us. We welcome you with great joy!

Dear Members and Friends: Can you believe how fast time flies?

It's nearly time for our annual Czech Fest again. It is set for September 11, 1988. We want to invite all of you, so start making plans. It will be a fun and fraternal day. Doors will open about 11:30 a.m. and dinner will be served at 12:30 p.m. A free dance will start at 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Polka Patriots will furnish enjoyable music.

We hope all our members will help us in many ways. We are asking for donations toward the country store (canned goods), gift shop (home canned goods, handmade items), plants, cakes, pastry and desserts for the dinner. The gift shop has already received several items, so thanks to those members who have donated early. Also we sure do need helpers in the kitchen; please call our president, Sister Cheryl Petr at 352 - 4397 if you can. It will be appreciated. Helpers are also needed in the various booths.

We extend an invitation to all our members and friends.

Fraternally, Evelyn Salac Lodge 84 Secretary —SP J ST—

No. 88, Houston News Lodge

On July 24 we had a Blue Room Party, which included food, drinks and about 4 hours of dancing for $10 a person. It turned out to be a "Grand Slam," party. Everybody who attended commented on what a good time they were having. Evidently the music by Henry Repka was to their liking; everybody stayed until the end and danced and, furthermore, some people already wanted to reserve tables for the December 18 Blue Room Party.

As soon as Margaret Allbritton has the tickets ready you'd better get them, to be sure you don't miss the next one.

The tickets will be available in the office, and Chairman Margaret Allbritton and Assistant A.J. Stayton will also have tickets.

On July 23, Joe and Della Miksch's granddaughter, Becky Miksch, got married to Steve Erickson in Our Savior Lutheran Church. Both the bride and groom are Texas A&M University graduates. Congratulations to this fine young couple.

On Sunday, July 31, 1988 Fred and Josephine Buri celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at the SPJST Lodge No. 142, with over 100 guests

8/VESTNIK—Wednesday, August 24, 1988 sharing this joyous occasion.

Accordian music was provided by Weinert Grohmann, who really got everyone up and dancing. Many others and I were amazed at their little grandson, John Bufi, how he can handle the accordian; he'll be super some day. He's only a little fellow, but played a big part in the celebration for his Grandpa and Grandma.

A delicious roast beef dinner was served; it really was the best.

Fred and Josephine were married July 30, 1938 in Houston at the Resurrection Catholic Church. His best man was Fred's Uncle Victor Gotch, and Bessie Dewer was maid of honor for her sister, Josephine. They spent their honeymoon on Galveston Island along with their parents, brothers and sisters.

Fred and Josephine have one son, Fred Charles, daughter - in - law, Jo Ann, and a precious little grandson, John Buri (the accordian player), Their son, Fred Charles, has a beautiful voice and sang at many special occasions and also sang with Helen Hegwood numerous times. I

hope you can celebrate the 60th anniversary in 10 years.

Mrs. Annie Baethe made the news, again. She celebrated her 99th birthday on July 28th. She was blessed by having her three children, two grandchildren and one great grandchild with her on her special day; also several friends and neighbors stopped by to wish her well. She received so many cards, calls and even a long distance call from her other grandchildren in Dallas. Her family is looking forward to celebrating her 100th birthday. I have a friend who will be 106 years old on December 6th.

She amused me when she said, "I'm embarrassed to live so long."

One of our SPJST young men, Lee Pflughaupt, son of Larry and Dorothy, won the DeMolay State Bench Pressing Championship in Arlington, Texas. Lee has won this for two years consecutively. He did 10 lifts -- 308 pounds a lift. We congratulate you for your accomplishments.

Fraternally submitted by Pearl Hanka, 2nd Vice Pres.

—SPJST-

Among those celebrating their anniversaries in June and July were Viola and Frank Fajkus, Agnes and Adolph Popp, Marie and Don Netek.

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Birthday congratulations were extended to Gertrude Pavliska, Otto Hurta and Miroslava Pheleps.

Lodge 133 Monthly Meeting SPJST Lodge No. 133 San Antonio met July 17, 1988 at the St. Margaret Mary Activity Center, 1314 Fair Avenue at 2 p.m. Roll call of officers showed all present, except Flag Bearer Joe Stryk. The minutes were read and approved. There were no corrections.

Treasurer's report was given for the months of June and July.

Two members were reported on the sick list. Bill Mares reported that Brother Jaroslav Kleprlik was in the Morningside Nursing Home still recuperating. Brother James Dlugosh was also home recuperating.

Committee reports were given.

Sister Lucille Dlugosh reported on the Entertainment Committee. Brother Emil Matula reported on the results on the Publication Committee after the convention. Brother Don Netek reported on the By - Law Committee.

President Anthony Trilicek, delegate of Lodge 133, said that he learned a lot about how SPJST is run. Viola Kurtz, our second delegate, agreed.

Two members died in June and July.

They were Philip R. Browne and Helen Pendleton. New members accepted included M. Shawn Kasper, Jennifer Kasper and John Christopher Greives.

Brother Alvin Schmicek encouraged members to read the July issue of Texas Monthly which had a section on

Czech Heritage. Brother Don Netek, told members about the father of Amelia Zak, Joseph Marek, who invented one of the first cotton gins.

Members were reminded that, as of January 1, 1988, the SPJST would accept no social members because of the annuity program. New prospects who do not want to buy insurance can become members by purchasing annuities. We had two guests, Barbara Regmund and Anna Valis.

Couples celebrating their anniversaries in June and July were Brother and Sister Jaroslav Kleprlik (50 years), Brother and Sister Frank Fajkus (47 years), Brother and Sister James Dlugosh (46 years), Brother and Sister Dominic Netek (45 years), Brother and Sister David Murley (12 years). Since Brother Jaroslav was in the hospital, a small celebration was held there for them. Celebrating with them were Bill Mares and his daughters, Willie May and Pat, Don Netek, Emil and Evelyn Matula, Anthony and Alma Trilicek, Joe Mokry, his wife and daughter.

Members celebrating their birthdays in June included Miroslava Phelps, Annie Styrk and Otto Hurta. James Dlugosh, Robby Popp, Jaroslav Kleprlik and Gertrude Pavliska celebrated their birthdays in July.

"Split the Pot" was won by Bill Mares and Anthony Trilicek.

Attendance prizes were won by Brothers Adolph Popp - 1st, Louis Jasek - 2nd, James Kostelnik - 3rd.

Members enjoyed a games party after our meeting. Refreshments were served.

Our next meeting was set for August 21, 1988 at the St. Margaret Mary Activity Center, 1314 Fair.

Respectfully submitted, Jarolyn Popp —SPJST-

Lodge 139 Report

Danbury

After President Vincent Hechler called the August 10 meeting of Danbury Lodge 139 to order, the minutes of the last meeting were read

by Secretary Tommie Lostak. He also read correspondence received since our last meeting. Helen Filipp, financial secretary, and Lonnie Lostak, treasurer, gave their reports.

Special guest, District V Director Jerry Prochazka, was welcomed and was asked to speak to the members. He discussed the new By - laws passed at the June Convention, and the changes in the loan rates. He explained the eligibility requirements for the SPJST scholarships offered by the Supreme Lodge.

A social was held at the conclusion of business.

Fraternally, Faye Wilson, Reporter —SPJST-

No. 154 Ft. Worth

Lodge

Dear Members and Friends: Our meeting on Sunday was called to order by our president, Brother Jerry Milan.

He made our guests Leona Parker, Donald Parker, Norma Sumeriski of Batavia, New York and June Jirik welcome.

We all stood for the Pledge of Allegiance and remained standing for a moment of silence in memory of our departed Brother Charles Greer. May he rest in peace.

Our secretary, Sister Mary Renfro's minutes and Sister Mary Hale's

treasury reports were approved as read.

Sister Renfro reported additional insurance was sold.

Brother Frank Kovar, our delegate to the Czech Culture Society, reported the plans for Czech Day at the State Fair are well on the way; the date is Sunday, October 16th.

Our youth leader, Sister Carolyn Cleveland, is in Martineque Island with her sister, Marilyn; her assistant, Sister Carol Sanders, reported about 13 youth club members, and chaperones, Sisters Carolyn, Carol and Brother Bob Cleveland who attended camp reported it was a wonderful camp and all enjoyed every minute of it.

Brother Milan read correspondence from the Supreme Lodge that stated Jill Parker of our lodge was awarded a $500 scholarship. She was at the meeting and very excited. Out of over 280 students, her grade average was 95.74. Congratulations, Jill!

Also congratulations to Thane Parker who graduated from Texas A&M University last Friday with a Petroleum Engineer degree. He was quite surprised to see his grandmother, aunt and uncle from Batavia, New York at the graduation with all the Steinman family also present. Good luck, Thane! Thane and Jill are the children of Brother Jerry and Sister Donna Parker.

Brother Milan gave a report on the By - Law Committee meeting he attended at the Supreme Lodge, and will have another meeting to finalize the By - laws. He also reported we will have a volleyball team at the District III meeting that will be hosted by Lodge No. 25, Ennis on October 30th.

Brothers Rome and Talon Milan will be leaving Sunday, August 28th for a 6 - week vacation t doing a lot of sightseeing on their way to the Olympics in Seoul, Korea. On their way home they will stop in Hawaii and be met by their parents, Brother Jerry and Sister Henrietta Milan, and Sister Mila Waldauf and Leslie Poindexter, around October 8th. We wish them a safe trip.

Our youth member, Ky Cleveland, spent 3 weeks with his sister and former youth member, Carrie Ann Cleveland, in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Carrie Ann is teaching gymnastics and manager of the YWCA until she goes back to college.

"Happy Birthday" went to Sister Mary Hale for her 87th, and to all our August celebrants. May you all have many more. adjourned to The meeting refreshments and a lot of fellowship.

Our next meeting will be Sunday, September 11 at 3 p.m. So until --keep smiling.

We extend our congratulations to Cindy Guy Walston on the arrival of their daughter on August 8, 1988. The proud grandparents are Sister Mary Schneider and Ed Schneider, and great - grandmother is Sister Mary Botik.

I just learned of the death of Brother Paul Prehoditch and extend our sincere sympathy to the family, and to Brother Jerry Karlik and family on the loss of his father.

Fraternally, Mary Pavey —SPJST-

Your District Meeting/Volleyball Tournament

Attend

Wednesday, August 24, 1988—VESTNiK/9

Lodge No. 179, T-77rentor President Harold Bergmann called the meeting to order on Thursday, July 14, 1988 at 8 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance followed. President Bergmann called upon Secretary Ricky Weyand to give a report on the XXV SPJST Convention. Ricky was the delegate to the convention for Lodge No. 179. This was the first time delegate Weyand attended an SPJST Convention. This was a learning experience and a chance to meet new people.

Financial Secretary Arnold Peters, Treasurer Lee Leonhardt and Secretary Ricky Weyand gave their reports. All reports were accepted as read.

President Bergmann appointed a new Food Committee consisting of Ricky and Julie Weyand and Mike Noak. The committee decided to have baked ham at our next meeting to be held Thursday, August 11, 1988 at 8 p.m. Games were to start at 7 p.m. All members and guests were invited to attend.

There being no other business, the meeting adjourned with refreshments, cold cuts and side dishes.

Fraternally, Ricky Weyand, Secretary [Editor's Note: Your letter arrived too late for the August 10 edition and August 17 issue wasn't published.]

—SPJST-

No. 183, Mid-Cities (Arlington) Lodge

Dear Members: It has been much too long since I have written. It seems there have been too many things to do; I had been planning retirement for some time.

Also, Gracie and I attended the SPJST Convention in Temple and then I had my retirement party at the lodge, which turned out to be very nice. Next, Gracie and I, with a couple from Lodge 180 attended the Sons of Hermann Bowling Tournament in Austin.

My mother, who is 89 years old and lives alone and needs me to take her grocery shopping, told me the other day that her washing machine and dryer quit, so Gracie and I took out the old ones and installed new ones. And since my uncle, Otto Meissner, a member of Lodge 154, lost most of his eyesight, I have to take care of his affairs and it keeps me traveling most of the time.

As treasurer of Lodge 183, there has been a lot of work keeping the books balanced; there always seems to be a few who think a lodge runs by itself.

All of you active members who do all of the work and are around whenever something needs to be done, know that is not true.

I am beginning to understand what some retirees mean when they say that they don't know how they ever had time to work a 40 - hour work week.

There are still a lot of things I want to do but there does not seem to be enough time. I need an 8 - day week!

Maybe I will get caught up soon and I will have time to write more.

I have been asked by members of Lodge 183 and other lodges why I have not written sooner.

Now, I want to take time out to thank all of the members who came to my retirement party and also those from Lodges 92 and 180; I really enjoyed the party gifts that I've

received and I would like to tell the Lodge 183 officers that I used the rod and reel while in Johnson City and caught a few fish. Red and Nancy Kelly from Lodge 180 were with us and we all attended Sea World in San Antonio. We had an enjoyable and hot day in San Antonio. We spent one day in Fredricksburg and ate dinner at one of the German restaurants.

At Lodge 183 things still have their ups and downs and if you don't know about them, you haven't been at one of the meetings lately so you need to attend the next one.

A service station attendant pumped gas for a couple who looked as though they hadn't spoken for the last hundred miles. Then he busied himself with the windshield. "Don't wipe my side!" roared the driver. "Wipe hers.

All the driving is done over there."

Keep Smiling!

Norman M. Kneschk, Reporter —SPJST-

Jednota No. 196, Houston West Lodge

Dear Members: The next quarterly meeting will be held September 11, 1988 at 3 p.m. at the VFW Hall in Katy, Texas on Avenue D and 6th Street. Bring your favorite vegetable, salad or dessert.

Our lodge will furnish the meat and drinks.

Fraternally, Edna Voldan Reporter —SPJST-

88 Czech Class Fall Schedule

Lodge

Sharpen your pencils, find your notebook and join us in studying the Czech language! We meet every Monday beginning September 5, 1988 at 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. for ten weeks, with the exception of the lodge monthly meeting night. Each issue of the Vestnik carries specific dates and class sessions in its SPJST Calendar.

Everyone is welcome to attend our classes at no cost. No polished red apple for the teacher is required.

Na shedanou!

W.E. Souchek Czech Instructor —SPJST-

To Alief and Surrounding Area

Notice

Alief Evening School under auspices of Alief Independent School District is again offering a Conversational Czech course right after Labor Day at Hastings High School. The location of this school is between Bellaire Blvd. on the South and Alief - Clodine on the North on the Southwest side of the intersection of Cook Road and High Star Drive in the community of Alief in Southwestern Houston. The first lesson of this 12 - week course, designed to develop basic skill in the Czech language wherever it is spoken, will be on Wednesday, September 7th and, henceforth, once a week on Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m., with half an hour extra each time for the advanced students. Tuition, set by the school, will be $43.00 and the instructor will be John J. Karas of Houston. For additional information related to this notice, contact Alief Evening School (AISD), P.O. Box 68, Alief, Texas 77411. Phone: 498 - 8110 x 320 or 495 - 4053.

Post Scriptum: Studies of Czech and classes of the same are vitally important in perpetuation of our national heritage as they bring forth the increased ethnic awareness of all involved Czech - Americans.

Everybody knows that the advantages of learning another language are a hundredfold, and the fact that Czech belongs to the Slavonic languages Oargest group of European languages) adds to the value of the Czech language. Knowledge of Czech is a halfway step towards the learning of other Slavic languages. Czech is, according to the survey done by the Texas Educational Agency in the early Seventies, the third language of Texas, after English and Spanish. Anyone interested in this class should register as soon as possible or should come to the walk - in registration August 24 and 25 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Please do not wait until the start of the first class. Everybody, young or old, is welcome.

Instructor John J. Karas of Houston —SPJST-

Classes At Westchester Education Center, Spring Branch/ Houston Czech

Registration for the 1988 fall semester of classes in the study of the Czech language will begin on Saturday, August 27 and continue during the following two weeks to Saturday, September 10th.

Registration and classes will be held at the Westchester Education Center, Spring Branch, 901 Yorkchester, Houston, Texas 77079.

The Beginners' Class, Czech I will meet on Tuesday evenings starting September 13 and the Advance Class, Czech II will meet on Thursday evenings, starting September 15th.

All class hours in these 12 - week courses will be from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. each evening. Tuition for each course is $50 plus $5 registration fee.

For more information please call Department of Continuing Education, Spring Branch Independent School District 464 - 2846 or the Czech language instructor, Charles J. Heyda at 467 - 5449.

Charles J. Heyda —SP J ST

_ Dallas Circle Of Czech Women

The August 4th meeting was called to order by President Bertha Podhrasky. We recited the pledge to our flag, then a moment of silence was observed for Pat Prevratil, Wenny Kucera and Frank Kolenovsky.

Guests recognized were Charlie Kocian, Phil Reames, Roy Alholm, Gilbert Kalich, Frank Noska, Alvin Elsik, Julius Podhrasky, Frank Houzvicka, Bob Zvolanek and Frank Smith. Marie Kowal, Linda Kartous, Rose Noska and Lydia Dirkx were, especially, welcomed after not having seen them for a while.

The minutes and treasurer's report were correctly read.

Correspondence received were as follows -- thank you cards from: Olga Patak, Irene and Milos Halouzka (for our donation to the memorial for their son, George), Josie Kankrlik (for pot plant), Bob Carper (for Theresa's husband), Anne Zvolanek (for plaque she received), Sokol Athletic Center (for our donation), Rose Kopecek, a

card from Msgr. Peter Esterba, and greetings from Blanka Uhlirova of Czechoslovakia.

Brochures were received from The Peace Child Foundation, 'lig Brothers and Sisters, Simon - David, Texas University, Arthritis Foundation, Boy's Ranch and the Genesis Shelter.

Sunshine Report -- Thinking of you cards were sent to Bob Carper and Ella Bartos; get well cards to Joe Vlk, Frank Kolenovsky, Dick Grounds, Tom Roberts, Martha Kocian and Lillian Moran; a potted plant was delivered to Rose Kopecek; money gift was sent to Lillian Moran for a gown.

Birthday cards were mailed to Stacy Athas and Anne Zvolanek who celebrated August birthdays.

It was reported that Betty Jean Bell's new address is: 3401 Oak Trail Dr., Rowlett, Texas 75088; phone (214) 412 - 3766.

Hostesses for August were Marie Fitz, Lydia Dirkx, Lillian Graeser and Rose Noska.

Donations were made in memory of Joe Janicek from Ella Mae Faraizl; in memory of Ann Noska from Rose Noska; in memory of Mrs. Ben Prevratil from Rose Kopecek; and in memory of Frank Kolenovsky from Bessie and Gilbert Kalich. A donation was also made to the Circle by Josephine Kankrlik.

The Czech Cultural report was made

by Anne Zvolanek and she stated there was a possibility of Governor Dukakis being at the Czech Day Program this October. (Wouldn't it be nice to have a national individual at our big ethnic event?) August 29th, the Czech Cultural Society will meet to make final plans for the program, etc.

The Dallas - Ennis Fraternal Council will meet in Ennis at the Sokol Hall on September 7th at 7:30 p.m. Hosts will be SPJST Lodges 135 and 25 and WFLA No. 402 co - hosts. Please mark your calendar and attend this fraternal function.

Vicki Kohn reported on the Fourth of July picnic, which was held at Sokol Hall in Dallas. It was a success and everyone who came had fun and enjoyed good eating.

Liddie Pavelka stated that the by laws are now being typed.

Anne Zvolanek informed us that her husband, Bob, donated 13 puppets to the Czech Museum in Temple, Texas.

He brought these puppets to the United States in 1927.

President Podhrasky suggested we start thinking about our Christmas party and bring our ideas and suggestions to the September meeting.

Do we want to go out to a nice restaurant, have our dinner catered, or shall we do the dinner ourselves?

Think it over!

Vicki Kohn thought it would be nice to give ourselves a treat and purchase fried chicken for our November meeting. We could bring covered dishes that would go with the chicken.

What do you think?

Zdenka Skotak brought the long string beans she raises in her backyard in Arlington, Texas with her. She also shared information how she grows vegetables with us. (She puts the seeds in buckets.)

This month's door prize was furnished by Libby Smith and won by Lydia Alholm. Anne Zvolanek brought the flowers for the table.

Bessie Kalich brought a poem to share with us entitled: "Grandmother's Working Day." Lydia Alholm had tickets for sale for a handmade quilt.

Bertha Malik visited with her son, Rudy and his family in Irvine, California. She enjoyed her teenage

10/VESTNiK—Wednesday, August 24, 1988 granddaughters, Deidre and Jennifer.

Lillian Moran was admitted to Doctor's Hospital but, after tests and observations, she was reported to have been low on sodium. She is much improved and getting her strength back.

Until we meet again on September 1st, take care not to get out in this torrid heat we've been experiencing lately. Just think, in a few more weeks, the wonderful fall season will be here and we can enjoy cooler days once again.

Dorothy Rose Reznik English Reporter — SPJST —

Bulletin Board DISTRICT I The District I Fall Meeting in conjunction with a Volleyball Tournament will be held on Sunday, September 25, 1988 with New Tabor Lodge No. 17 hosting.

The District I Spring Meeting is set for Sunday, April 9, 1989 at Caldwell Lodge No. 186. ***

From

DISTRICT II The District II Fall Meeting and Fourth Annual Fun Carnival has been scheduled for Sunday, September 25, 1988 at Elgin Lodge No. 18 hosting.

(More details later) *** DISTRICT III Lodge No. 25 in Ennis will be hosting the District III Fall Meeting on Sunday, October 30, 1988. *** DISTRICT V District V Family Day will be held Sunday, September 18, 1988. It will be hosted by Lodge No. 65, Magnolia at the American Legion Hall, Crosby. *** DISTRICT VI The District VI Fall Social and Meeting will be held on October 30, 1988 in the Victoria Community Center Annex, Victoria, Texas. *** DISTRICT VII The District VII Fall Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, October 30, 1988 at Sokol Hall, 5502 Kostoryz Road hosted by Lodge No. 79, Corpus Christi. (More details later) —SPJST-

The State Youth Director

Vestnik Project Report Dear Youth Club Leaders and Youth Members: Listed below are those members who have completed the July Vestnik Project and Contest. A total of 22 Youth Clubs and 120 Youth Club

members participated in July's Vestnik Project.

Keep up the good work.

Fraternally, Claudette Reese State Youth Director ***

July Vestnik Project Report Lodge 6 6 9 9 9 9 9 13 13 13 13 17 17

17 17 17 17 17 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 25 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 30 30 30 30 30 30 35 35 35 35 35 39 39 39

Name Kevin Dobecka Tammi Dobecka Becky See Randy See Amy Gaas Chad Kovar Kathryn Kovar Aaron Hervey Lamar Hervey Darden Hervey Susan Spacek Holly Suehs Mindy Suehs Marshall Petty Mica Petty Marsha Kovar Kristen Cannon Chris Beasley Amber Geistman Bradley Marek Christy Marek Kristie Waits Melanie Zavodny Rodney Posvar Jeff Posvar Gail Macalik Derrick Malicoat Darrell Malicoat Andy Wuensche Tammy Machu Paula Wuensche Tanya Holub Kimberly Holub Stephanie Roye Valerie Roye Marcy Dorotik Michael Kaspar Lenice Kaspar Craig Dornak Tommy Pavelka Timmy Pavelka Jana Breitkreutz Robin Breitkreutz Tracy Breitkreutz Denise Holubec Diane Luza Jennifer Kubin

Pts. 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20

Youth Leader Willie Mae Schuetz Willie Mae Schuetz Betty Schoenemann Betty Schoenemann Betty Schoenemann Betty Schoenemann Betty Schoenemann Doris Ford Doris Ford Doris Ford Doris Ford Susan Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek Rose Harvell Rose Harvell Rose Harvell Rose Harvell Rose Harvell Rose Harvell Rose Harvell Linda Trojacek Donna Vanecek Donna Vanecek Donna Vanecek Donna Vanecek Donna Vanecek Donna Vanecek Donna Vanecek Georgia Dorotik Georgia Dorotik Georgia Dorotik Georgia Dorotik Georgia Dorotik Georgia Dorotik Louise Burney Louise Burney Louise Burney Louise Burney Louise Burney Linda Faust Linda Faust Linda Faust

40 40 40 40 40 40 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 49 49 49 66 66 66 66 66 74 74 74 74 74 84 84 84 88 88 88 88 117 117 117 117 117 117 117 117 133 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 185 185 185 185 185 185 185 185 187 187 187 187 187

Kim Kacal Lisa Morris Jody Krpec Jared Dybala Darren Dybala Danny Borak Tommy Gibson Laura Gibson Michelle Skarbanek Lori Greger Joshua Smith Jon Gersbach James Kortis David Kortis Daryl Kortis Jason Smith Jennifer Reese Jason Reese Michele Reese Melinda Reese Tanya Urbanek John Urbanek Joe Urbanek Denise Kovnovec Alicia Neslony Brian Tierce Jesika Tierce Nathan Tierce Tanya Haynie Scott McKenney Travis McKenney Matt West John Paul Remaly C.J. Novak J.J. Novak Meribeth Novak Jamie Meyer Matt Mabry Daniel Mabry Kristy Sokol Stefnie Hill Jennifer Marek Donald Marek Lisa Hasek Alex Landin Joshua Sosa Cash Eastwood Melissa Sosa Charlie Kutel Todd Schwartz Bridget Schwartz Jason Schwartz Robyn Jansa Clay Jansa Ryan L. Jansa Christy Dierschke Grant Dierschke Jennifer Block Brian Plaster Jeremy Block James Lehr Brett Doeppenschmidt Amy Doeppenschmidt Derek Koehler Devin Koehler Jeremiah Mills Chris Mills Andrea Mills Stacey Branham Amy Rohlack Lance Rohlack Carey Holman Stephanie Leschber Allyson Holman

20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20

Mary Ann Karasek Mary Ann Karasek Mary Ann Karasek Mary Ann Karasek Mary Ann Karasek Mary Ann Karasek Patsy Koslovsky Patsy Koslovsky Patsy Koslovsky Patsy Koslovsky Patsy Koslovsky Patsy Koslovsky Patsy Koslovsky Patsy Koslovsky Patsy Koslovsky Patsy Koslovsky Patsy Koslovsky Patsy Koslovsky Patsy Koslovsky Patsy Koslovsky Linda Urbanek Linda Urbanek Linda Urbanek Gladys Yates Gladys Yates Gladys Yates Gladys Yates Gladys Yates Sherry McKenney Sherry McKenney Sherry McKenney Sherry McKenney Sherry McKenney Bessie Petr Bessie Petr Bessie Petr Barbara Linney Barbara Linney Barbara Linney Barbara Linney Betty Jurica Betty Jurica Betty Jurica Betty Jurica Betty Jurica Betty Jurica Betty Jurica Betty Jurica Frankie Campbell Sandra Jansa Sandra Jansa Sandra Jansa Sandra Jansa Sandra Jansa Sandra Jansa Sandra Jansa Sandra Jansa Sandra Jansa Sandra Jansa Sandra Jansa Sandra Jansa B. Doeppenschmidt B. Doeppenschmidt B. Doeppenschmidt B. Doeppenschmidt B. Doeppenschmidt B. Doeppenschmidt B. Doeppenschmidt B. Doeppenschmidt Sharon Holman Sharon Holman Sharon Holman Sharon Holman Sharon Holman

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July Vestnik Contest Report Lodge 6 6 9 9 9 9 9 9 13 13 13 13 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 24 24 24 24 24 24 25 25 29 29 29 29 29 29

Name Kevin Dobecka Tammie Dobecka Amy Gaas Kathryn Kovar Randy See Rebekah See Chad Kovar John W. See, HI Darden Hervey Lamar Hervey Aaron Hervey Susan Spacek Mindy Suehs Holly Suehs Marshall Petty Mica Petty Marsha Kovar Chris Beasley Kristen Cannon Amber Geistman Bradley Marek Christy Marek Kristie Waits Rodney Posvar Jeffrey Posvar Miranda Tims Gail Macalik Derrick Malicoat Paula Wuensche Andy Wuensche Darrell Malicoat Tammy Machu Tanya Holub

Pts. 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 19 20 20 20 20 18 18 20 20 20 19 19 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20

Youth Leader Willie Mae Schuetz Willie Mae Schuetz Betty Schoenemann Betty Schoenemann Betty Schoenemann Betty Schoenemann Betty Schoenemann Betty Schoenemann Doris Ford Doris Ford Doris Ford Doris Ford Susan Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek Rose Harvell Rose Harvell Rose Harvell Rose Harvell Rose Harvell Rose Harvell Linda Trojacek Linda Trojacek Donna Vanecek Donna Vanecek Donna Vanecek Donna Vanecek Donna Vanecek Donna Vanecek

Wednesday, August 24, 1988—VESTNIK/11 29 30 30 30 30 30 30 35 35 35 35 35 39 39 39 40 40 40 40 40 40 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 49 49 49 66 66 66 66 74 74 74 74 74 84 84 84 88 88 88 88 117 117 117 117 117 117 117 117 133 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 185 185 185 185 185 185 185 185 187 187 187 187 187

20 17 20 20 20 20 15 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 18 20 20 20 17 20 20 20 20 20 16 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 18 20 20 20 20 20 20 19 19 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 19 20 19 20 20 20 20 20 19 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 9 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20

Kimberly Holub Marcy Dorotik Valerie Roye Michael Kaspar Lenice Kaspar Craig Dornak Stephanie Roye Jana Breitkreutz Robin Breitkreutz Tracy Breitkreutz Timmy Pavelka Tommy Pavelka Denise Holubec Diane Luza Jennifer Kubin Lisa Morris Kim Kacal Jody Krpec Danny Borak Jared Dybala Darren Dybala Tommy Gibson Laura Gibson Jon Gersbach Lori Greger James Kortis Daryl Kortis David Kortis Jason Reese Melinda Reese Michele Reese Jennifer Reese Jason Smith Joshua Smith Michelle Skrabanek Tanya Urbanek John Urbanek Joe Urbanek Brian Tierce Jesika Tierce Nathan Tierce Alicia Neslony Scott McKenney Travis McKenney Tanya Haynie John Paul Remaly Matt West C.J. Novak J.J. Novak Meribeth Novak Jamie Meyer Daniel Mabry Man Mabry Kristy Sokol Stefnie Hill Jennifer Marek Donald Marek Lisa Hasek Alex Landin Melissa Sosa Cash Eastwood Josh Sosa Charlie Kutil Clay Jansa Robyn Jansa Ryan L. Jansa Jason Schwartz Bridget Schwartz Todd Schwartz Grant Dierschke Jennifer Block Brian Plaster Jeremy Block James Lehr Christy Dierschke Amy Doeppenschmidt Brett Doeppenschmidt Stacey Branham Jeremiah Mills Chris Mills Andrea Mills Devin Koehler Derek Koehler Stephanie Leschber Amy Rohlack Lance Rohlack Carey Holman Alyson Holman

Donna Vanecek Georgia Dorotik Georgia Dorotik Georgia Dorotik Georgia Dorotik Georgia Dorotik Georgia Dorotik Louise Burney Louise Burney Louise Burney Louise Burney Louise Burney Linda Faust Linda Faust Linda Faust Mary Ann Karasek Mary Ann Karasek Mary Ann Karasek Mary Ann Karasek Mary Ann Karasek Mary Ann Karasek Patsy Koslovsky Patsy Koslovsky Patsy Koslovsky Patsy Koslovsky Patsy Koslovsky Patsy Koslovsky Patsy Koslovsky Patsy Koslovsky Patsy Koslovsky Patsy Koslovsky Patsy Koslovsky Patsy Koslovsky Patsy Koslovsky Patsy Koslovsky Linda Urbanek Linda Urbanek Linda Urbanek Gladys Yates Gladys Yates Gladys Yates Gladys Yates Sherry McKenney Sherry McKenney Sherry McKenney Sherry McKenney Sherry McKenney Bessie Petr Bessie Petr Bessie Petr Barbara Linney Barbara Linney Barbara Linney Barbara Linney Betty Jurica Betty Jurica Betty Jurica Betty Jurica Betty Jurica Betty Jurica Betty Jurica Betty Jurica Frankie Campbell Sandra Jansa Sandra Jansa Sandra Jansa Sandra Jansa Sandra Jansa Sandra Jansa Sandra Jansa Sandra Jansa Sandra Jansa Sandra Jansa Sandra Jansa Sandra Jansa B. Doeppenschmidt B. Doeppenschmidt B. Doeppenschmidt B. Doeppenschmidt B. Doeppenschmidt B. Doeppenschmidt B. Doeppenschmidt B. Doeppenschmidt Sharon Holman Sharon Holman Sharon Holman Sharon Holman Sharon Holman

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SPJST Ornament Contest Guidelines All ornaments must be homemade -No store bought finished ornaments allowed. Ornaments must be youth club member's own creation. No pre assembled kits. Styrofoam balls are allowed.

Size of Ornament -- No larger than 3 inches in width, 3 inches in length, 3 inches in height JUDGING CRITERIA Creative ability and skill -- 45 points Appearance and design -- 35 points Neatness -- 20 points MATERIALS -- May use any material appropriate for a Christmas ornament

WHO MAY ENTER -- Each youth club member may enter (1) ornament, Ornaments will be judged at the District fall meeting. The DYC will be in charge of securing judges and ribbons. There will be one winner in each age group category; 6 - 9, 10 - 12, 13 - 14 and 15 - 17.

The four winning ornaments from each district will be sent to the Supreme Lodge via the DYC where they will be placed on an SPJST State Youth Club Christmas Tree in the Museum.

Winners at the State level will be recognized with a certificate and have their ornament on the State Youth

Christmas Tree. A picture of the Christmas tree will be on the front page of the Vestnik with the names of the winners.

—SPJST-

The District 7outh Counselor

From

District II Six Flags' Trip The leaders and assistants decided to attend Six Flags instead of Skating or Activity Day. The day has been set on Sunday, September 11 for a trip to Six Flags. The district will only furnish the buses from Temple to Six Flags and back. Each youth club will be responsible for getting their own gate passes as a club or on an individual basis. The buses will start out at the Sears parking lot in the Temple Mall

and will leave promptly at 7:15 a.m.; you are to be at the parking lot at 7 a.m. We will leave Six Flags at 6 p.m. and should get back to Temple about 9 p.m.

We must have a very close head count on how many are planning to attend by August 27th. Please let your youth leader know if you are planning to go. I will contact each leader to get the total of members planning to go from each lodge. For the lodges without a youth club, please contact me by phone or letter to let me know if you are planning to go.

Each club will be responsible for their own chaperones but if you need a chaperone we may have an available person to help.

We hope to have a beautiful day and we hope all of you have an enjoyable time.

I'm looking forward to seeing all of you, again. Have a happy day!

Fraternally, Frank Klinkovsky, DYC —SPJST-

District VI Youth Achievement Day Dear Members: The District VI YAD was hosted by Lodge No. 32, Victoria on July 31 at the Victoria High School. Many thanks to the lodge members for all their help.

We were honored to have SYD Claudette Reese, District VI President Katherine Wokaty and District Director Matt Vanek come out and support our youth.

I would like to thank the youth leaders and the parents for all their hard work in preparing the youth for this important event and for also helping with registration, set up and clean up. Your cooperation and

willingness to help are always welcomed.

Many thanks to Adolf Motal, our MC, and to the Tabulating Committee for their time and hard work. They included Annimae Merta, Rita and Frankie Vanek, Katherine Wokaty and Matt Vanek.

I want to congratulate the youth who put forth the effort to enter Craft, Talent and Royalty. Best of luck to the winners at State. And thank you for the photo album and card for my birthday. It was thoughtful of you to remember.

Fraternally, Anita Roye, DYC ***

District VI Royalty -- Duchess Sarah Dluhos and Queen Marcy Dorotik of Lodge 30, Taiton with King Jason Motal and Duke Eric Motal, both of Lodge 32, Victoria.

District VI YAD Results First Place Junior -- Lenice Kaspar, Lodge 30 Taiton First Place Teen -- Marcy Dorotik, Lodge 30 Taiton Lodge 30 Junior -- 1st, Lenice Kaspar; 2nd, Stephanie Roye; 3rd, Michael Kaspar; 4th, Valerie Roye; 5th, Craig Dorotik Lodge 30 Teen -- 1st, Marcy Dorotik Lodge 40 Junior -- 1st, Lisa Morris; 2nd, Jared Dybala; 3rd, Bradley Rubesh; 4th, Martha Bartosh; 5th, Sharon Borak Lodge 40 Teen -- 1st, Kim Kacal; 2nd, Darren Dybala; 3rd, Lori Holub; 4th, Jodi Henderson; 5th, Sharon Borak Lodge 32 Junior -- 1st, John T. Richardson; 2nd, Kendra Richardson Lodge 32 Teen -- 1st, Eric Motal; 2nd, Jason Motal ROYALTY King -- Jason Motal, Lodge 32 Duke -- Eric Motal, Lodge 32

Top Teen Marcy Dorotik [left] and Top Junior Lenice Kaspar, both from Lodge 30 Taiton.

Queen -- Marcy Dorotik, Lodge 30 Duchess -- Sarah Dluhos, Lodge 30 1st Runnerup King -- Landis Dornak, Lodge 30 1st Runnerup Duke -- Michael Kaspar, Lodge 30 1st Runnerup Queen -- Kim Kacal, Lodge 40 1st Runnerup Duchess -- Valerie Roye, Lod ge 30

12/VESTNIK-Wednesday, August 24, 1988

First Place Senior Group Talent Winners of Lodge 36, L to R: Jennifer Dluhos, Marcy Dorotik and Stephanie Roye.

First Place Craft Winners [6 - 9 and 10 -12] -- Front Row, L to R: Lisa Morris, Sarah Dluhos, Curtis Dorotik, Kendra Richardson. Back Row, L to R: Michael Kaspar, Jeanine Dorotik, Lenice Kaspar and Craig Dorotik.

Craft First Place Winners [13 - 14 and 15 - 17], L to R: Eric Motal, Kim Kacal, Jason Motal, Marcy Dorotik, Stephanie Roye, Danny Borak and Lori Holub.

D - 10 & 11 in 14 picas First Place Junior Group Talent Winners -- Front Row: Misty Novak and Sarah Dluhos. Back Row: Jeanine Dorotik, Lenice Kaspar and Valerie Roye, all from Lodge 30.

Individual Talent First Place Winners, L to R: Jeanine Dorotik [6 - 9], Valerie Roye [10 - 121, Stephanie Roye [13 - 14] and Marcy Dorotik 115 - 17].

MC Adolf Motal [center] at District VI YAD.

Henrietta and District Director Matt Vanek attending District VI YAD.

2nd Runnerup Queen -- Lori Holub, Lodge 40 2nd Runnerup Duchess -- Lisa Morris, Lodge 40

CRAFT AGE 6 - 9 Pictorial Arts 1st, Michael Kaspar

SENIOR GROUP TALENT 1st Place -- Lodge 30; Marcy, Dorotik, Jennifer Dluhos, Stephanie Roye JUNIOR GROUP TALENT 1st Place -- Lodge 30; Lenice Kaspar, Valerie Roye, Misty Novak, Jeanine Dorotik, Sarah Dluhos INDIVIDUAL TALENT [6 - 9] 1st, Jeanine Dorotik (30) 2nd, Lisa Morris (40) INDIVIDUAL TALENT [10 - 12] 1st, Valerie Roye (30) 2nd, Misty Novak (30) 3rd, Lenice Kaspar (30) INDIVIDUAL TALENT [13 - 14] 1st, Stephanie Roye (30) INDIVIDUAL TALENT [15 - 17] 1st, Marcy Dorotik (30)

First Place Scrapbook of Lodge 30 Taiton -- Scrapbook Committee, L to R: Stephanie Roye, Marcy Dorotik and Lenice Kaspar.

First Place Poster - Kim Kacal, Lodge 40 El Campo - Hillje

Science/ Educational 1st, Jeanine Dorotik; 2nd, Michael Kaspar; 3rd, Bradley Rubesh Handicraft 1st, Jeanine Dorotik; 2nd, Sarah Dluhos; 3rd, Bradley Krpec Needlecraft 1st, Sarah Dluhos; 2nd, Jeanine Dorotik Hobby Kits 1st, Curtis Dorotik; 2nd, Bradley Krpec; 3rd, Lisa Morris Constructed Items 1st, Michael Kaspar; 2nd, Lisa Morris; 3rd, Jared Dybala Sewing 1st, Lisa Morris Foods 1st, Curtis Dorotik; 2nd, Bradley Rubesh; 3rd, Jennifer Rubesh

SCRAPBOOK 1st, Taiton Lodge 30 2nd, El Campo - Hillje Lodge 40

CRAFT AGE 10 -12 Victorial Arts 1st, Craig Dorotik; 2nd, Valerie Roye

POSTER 1st, El Campo - Hillje Lodge 40 2nd, Taiton Lodge 30

Science/Educational 1st, Craig Dorotik; 2nd, Lenice Kaspar; 3rd, Valerie Roye

Wednesday, August 24, 1988-VESTNIK/13 Handicraft 1st, Craig Dorotik; 2nd, Valerie Roye; 3rd, Misty Novak Needlecraft 1st, Lenice Kaspar Hobby Kits 1st, Craig Dorotik; 2nd, Valerie Roye; 3rd, Kendra Richardson Constructed Items 1st, Lenice Kaspar; 2nd, Jody Krpec; 3rd, Sharon Borak Sewing 1st, Kendra Richardson; 2nd, Sharon Borak; 3rd, Jody Krpec Foods 1st, Kendra Richardson; 2nd, Misty Novak; 3rd, Sharon Borak CRAFT AGE 13 - 14 Victoria! Arts 1st, Eric Motal; 2nd, Stephanie Roye; 3rd, Danny Borak Science/ Educational 1st, Stephanie Roye Handicraft 1st, Kim Kacal; 2nd, Danny Borak; 3rd, Stephanie Roye Needlecraft 1st, Kim Kacal Hobby Kits 1st, Danny Borak; 2nd, Kim Kacal; 3rd, Eric Motal Constructed Items 1st, Eric Motal Sewing 1st, Stephanie Roye Foods 1st, Kim Kacal; 2nd, Eric Motal; 3rd, Danny Borak CRAFT AGE 15 -17 Victoria, Arts 1st, Lori Holub; 2nd, Marcy Dorotik; 3rd, Jason Motalr Science/Educational 1st, Marcy Dorotik Handicraft 1st, Lori Holub; 2nd, Marcy Dorotik; 3rd, Darren Dybala Needlecraft 1st, Lori Holub Hobby Kits 1st, Lori Holub Constructed Items None Sewing None Foods 1st, Jason Motal; 2nd, Marcy Dorotik -SPJST-

The Youth Leaders From

Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood YC Activities Dear Members and Friends: The youth club meeting was held August 5, 1988 following the mother lodge meeting. We had a fair attendance.

June and July were very busy month for the our club members; on July 24, they had a swimming party and July 24 was District III YAD. Our king was Kevin Dobecka and his duke was Keith Kykel. Winners in District III were Kevin Dobecka -- "Teenager of the Year" and first place in Constructed Items; Tammi Dobecka -- "Junior of the Year," and Keith Hykel won first place in Handicraft. July 28 through July 31, three youth members went to Camp Val Verde and they reported a very good time. July 17, at our annual picnic, we did real well. I want to thank everyone who donated cakes to the cake walk, donated items to Bingo, fish pond and auction. We also had snow cones. I wish to express my great big thanks to the ones who worked and helped in any way. The youth club also donated cakes to West Rest Haven, canned goods to the Caritas, and paper to Reicher School.

Although State YAD on August 21 at Frank W. Mayborn Convention Center will be in the past when this letter will be published, at our youth club meeting, I encouraged our members and friends to attend.

We will be selling sausage, fruit kolache, strudels, canned goods, coffee and cookbooks in our booth at Westfest, so come see us while attending Westfest on September 3rd and 4th. We will also have a float in the Westfest Parade on Saturday.

Our youth club plans to hold a picnic at Lake Waco on August 28th and go to Six Flags on September 18th.

The club members are selling cards, knives and cookbooks; if you need a gift for wedding, Christmas and other occasional cards, please call the youth leaders.

A delicious homemade ice cream party was enjoyed by all and thanks to all of you who brought ice cream freezers.

Birthday celebrant for August is Sharon Hrabal.

We baked kolache and strudels on August 12th and 19th, and we will also bake these goodies on August 26th; those of you who can help us bake at the lodge, please do so. Will see you on Fridays!

Fraternally, Willie Mae Schuetz, Yldr.

-SPJST-

Store" Snook SPJST Youth "Country

-SPJST-

The Snook SPJST Lodge 9 Youth Club is sponsoring their annual Country Store in conjunction with the Snook Volunteer Fire Department's Barbecue.

This will be held on Sunday, August 28, 1988 at the Snook SPJST Hall, Snook, Texas from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

We will have crafts, hand - sewn items, stuffed animals, greenery, macreme, homecanned vegetables,

jellies and jams, homemade egg noodles and candies.

Come out and enjoy our country store and go fishing booth.

The public is invited.

Fraternally, Betty Schoenemann Youth Leader -SPJST-

From The Youth

Letters

District I YAD YAD of District I was held August 7, 1988 at Lodge 13 Dime Box. Lodges competed in Crafts and Talents.

I participated in Senior Group Talent and Senior Beseda from Lodge 17 New Tabor. We won second place in Group Talent, but we will be going to State YAD for Beseda competition.

I hope I have as much fun at State YAD as I did at District YAD. Fraternally, Kristen Cannon (8-12-88) -SPJST-

Lodge 25 YC Enjoyed Outing

Ennis

Dear Readers, I went to Six Flags on Friday, August 5 with the youth club. The best ride was the Judge Roy Scream and the Conquistrador. We had a lot of fun.

I'll see you at our next meeting.

Fraternally, April Holland (7) (8-8-88) -SPJST-

66 Waco Youth Went Camping

Lodge

Dear Members, This is my first letter to the Vestnik.

I went to Camp Val Verde this year with District III, July 28 - 31. I had a great time and made many new friends. My favorite activity was horseback riding.

I am looking forward to seeing you at the State YAD. Fraternally, Alicia Neslony (6) (8-8-88) -SPJST-

25 Ennis Youth Attend Camp

Lodge

Dear Readers, Our SPJST Youth Club went to camp July 28 - 31. We worked on crafts, went canoeing, took part in archery, went swimming and horseback riding. We had a lot of fun.

My favorite activity was horseback riding.

Our SPJST Youth Club went to Six Flags on August 5. I rode most of the rides; my most favorite rides were Judge Roy Scream and the Shock Wave. We had a great time.

Fraternally, Brian Holland (9) (8-8-88) -SPJST-

Your District Volleyball Tournament

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El Campo-Hillje Youth Club Met Lodge No. 40 youth held its monthly meeting on August 4th. Darren Dybala called the meeting to order. Lisa Morris led the pledge.

We talked about YAD and welcomed our new members. We also made two crafts and practiced dancing.

Mrs. Yvonne Morris then served refreshments. Our next meeting will be September 1 at 7 p.m.

Fraternally, Lisa Morris (7) (8-10-88) -SP J ST--

Snook Lodge 9 Youth Club Lodge No. 9 Youth Club had their monthly meeting on August 3, 1988 at 7 p.m.

Dennis Gaas, paramedic for the Snook Volunteer Fire Department and first responder for Burleson County, gave us a presentation on choking. It was very interesting and informative.

We, then, practiced our talents for YAD on August 7th.

Fraternally, Amy Gaas (8-12-88) -SPJST-

30 Taiton Youth Attend Activities

Lodge

Dear Vestnik Readers, The Taiton SPJST youth held their annual summer outing on August 7, 1988. We began our outing at Show Place Ill where everyone met and enjoyed a movie of their choice.

We all went over to Mr. Gattis and held our monthly meeting. After our meeting all the youth club members enjoyed a tour given by Mr. Gattis showing us how they make pizza. A few of our youth club members even got to help make their own pizza.

Everyone then returned to the meeting room and games were played, and to end the day, everyone ate all the pizza they could eat at the buffet table. The day turned out to be fun and very successful and I'm looking forward to next year's summer outing.

Fraternally, Marcy Dorotik, President (8-9-88) -SPJST-

40 El CampoHillje Youth Meeting Lodge

Dear Vestnik Readers, The Lodge 40 Youth Club held its monthly meeting on August 4, 1988.

Our meeting was called to order by Vice President Darren Dybala.

There were 8 members, 8 guests and 10 adults. Guests were Stephanie, Valerie and Crystal Roye of Lodge 30, Rebecca Wilson, Norma Wilson, Lisa Reck, Jennifer Reck and Tanya Ferguson. Rebecca, Lisa and Jennifer may be joining our club in the near future.

We discussed the Family Day at the adult lodge. Four of our members attended. We also went over District YAD. All participants were recogized and winners were congratulated.

There will be a Swimming Party on August 8 in the home of Mr. and Mrs.

14/VESTNEK—Wednesday, August 24, 1988 Dwight Holub. It will be a hot dog supper.

We discussed the Christmas Tree ornament contest for the Supreme Lodge.

Door prizes were won by Valerie Roye, Stephanie Roye, Lisa Reck and Jody Krpec.

After the meeting, we did two crafts and worked on the Popcorn dance.

Our next meeting will be held on September 1st.

Fraternally, Kim Kacal (14) Secretary (8-8-88) —SPJST-

30 Taiton Attends YAD

Lodge

Dear Vestnik Readers, District VI YAD was held on July 31, 1988 at the Victoria High School in Victoria. Lodge No. 32 Victoria was the host. Other lodges participating were Taiton Lodge 30, and El Campo Hillje Lodge 40. Many members participated during the day in Talent, Craft and Royalty. Individual Talent winners from Lodge 30 are: 6 - 9 -- 1st, Jeanine Dorotik (tap dance to "Karma Chameleon"); 10 - 12 -- 1st, Misty Novak (a jazz to "Breakdance"); 2nd, Valerie Roye (tap dance to "Ole Time Rag"); 13 - 14 -- 1st, Stephanie Roye (jazz dance to "Hungry Eyes"); 15 - 17 -- 1st, Marcy Dorotik (jazz dance to "Dancin' in Heaven").

Group Talent (6 - 12) -- 1st, Lenice Kaspar, Sara Dluhos, Valerie Roye, Jeanine Dorotik and Misty Novak, with their jazz dance to "La Bamba;" 13 - 17 -- Marcy Dorotik, Stephanie Roye and Jennifer Dluhos, with their novelty dance to "City Lights."

First place winners in Crafts were Lenice and Michael Kaspar, Stephanie and Valerie Roye, Craig, Jeanine, Curtis and Marcy Dorotik and Sara Dluhos.

Top Junior and Teen for District VI are Lenice Kaspar and Marcy Dorotik, both of Lodge No. 30, Taiton.

In the Royalty Contest, our candidates from Lodge 30, Marcy Dorotik, is our new District VI Queen; her Duchess is Sara Dluhos. Our King candidate, Landis Dornak, won 1st runnerup; his Duke was Michael Kaspar.

On behalf of District VI, we presented our DYC Anita Roye with a gift and card for her birthday.

It was so good having our SYD Claudette Reese and her family with us. We're all looking forward to going to State YAD on August 21st. Good luck was wished to everyone participating at the State level.

Fraternally, Lenice Kaspar (12) Treasurer (8-6-88) —SPJSTLodge

40 Youth Club Meeting

Dear Readers, Our monthly meeting of Lodge 40 El Campo - Hillje was held August 4 at the Gold Room, with 28 members and guests attending.

Darren Dybala opened the meeting.

Secretary Kim Kacal read a letter on the rules of a new Christmas ornament contest to include all SPJST youth members.

Under old business, we were reminded to continue to save canceled stamps for food for the needy program.

For new business, Lori Holub resigned as president because of a busy senior year ahead. She felt the club needed a president who could devote more time, however, she will remain an active member. Darren Dybala moved up to the presidency position and Martha Bartos was elected vice president by acclamation.

The members enjoyed working on word puzzles and two craft projects.

They also learned and practiced a folk dance.

Next month, bring a back - to school picture and a poem to share.

The new charity project for next month is -- bring clothes in good condition to be donated to the Blessing Crep.

Door prizes were won by Lisa Morris and Kim Kacal. Refreshments were served by Yvonne Morris. Our next meeting will be September 1 at 7 p.m. in the Gold Room.

Fraternally, Jody Krpec (11) Reporter (8-10-88) —SPJSTNew

Braunfels Youth Plan Outing

Dear Members, The youth of Lodge No. 187 met on July 24th. We had just returned from youth camp. Everyone had a great time at camp. Thanks to all who made this camp possible.

Our plans for August meeting will include a treasure hunt at Lodge No. 187 on August 28 at 4 p.m. If you plan on going to Six Flags with us, please let us know at the August 28 meeting. I hope to see you there!

Fraternally, Allyson Holman (10) Reporter (8-10-88) —SPJSTLodge

47 Youth Club Meeting

Dear Vestnik Readers, The Lodge 47 Youth Club had their monthly meeting on August 7th.

The meeting was called to order by President Daryl Kortis at 2:10 p.m.

The Pledge of Allegiance and the SPJST Motto were led by E.J. Pechal.

We had 27 members, 7 adults, and 6 visitors present. Visitors were Lisa Greger, Jenny Marek, Jennifer Kohutek, Daniel Gibson, Jason and Eric Morris, who are from Las Vegas.

We have a new member for August, Victoria Smith. Welcome Victoria.

Our Youth Leader Patsy Koslovsky reminded us of State YAD on August 21st.

Our social for August will be a Pizza Party on August 24th. We will have a lock - in in September.

Birthdays in August are James Billeck, Joshua Smith and David Kortis.

Reported on the sick list were David Kortis who was in the hospital, Lisa Greger was bitten by a dog and had to have 10 stitches, and our Past Assistant Youth Leader Mary Ann Billeck who is going in to the hospital.

Our best wishes to all of you.

The next meeting will be on September 1 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m.

Fraternally, Melanie Koslovsky (8-11-88) —SPJST-

Lodge 30 Held Many Events

Taiton

Dear Members, The Taiton SPJST Youth Club held their annual summer outing Sunday, August 7, 1988, beginning with a movie at Showplace III. Afterwards, all members went to Mr. Gatti's for our monthly meeting.

The meeting was called to order by President Marcy Dorotik. Twenty members and seven adults were present. Craig Dorotik led the pledge and Valerie Roye led the prayer.

Everyone said the SPJST Youth Club Pledge and sang the SPJST song. The secretary's, treasurer's and dues' reports were given.

Under old business, first place Talent and Craft winners were announced from District VI YAD held July 31 in Victoria. The Junior and Senior Group Talent winners received a ribbon and cash prize.

Under new business, practices for State YAD will begin Tuesday, August 9 and Saturday, August 13 at 9 a.m. at the Taiton Community Center. State YAD will be held at the Mayborn Convention Center in Temple on Sunday, August 21, 1988.

Poems were read about summer, and door prizes were drawn.

Contest winners in 5 - 7 were: 1st, Curtis Dorotik; 2nd, Crystal Roye; 3rd, Jason Kaspar; (8 - 11) -- 1st, Valerie Roye; 2nd, Michael Kaspar; 3rd, Craig Dorotik; (12 - 17) -- 1st, Stephanie Roye; 2nd, Misty Novak; 3rd, Marcy Dorotik.

August birthday celebrant is District Youth Counselor Anita Roye.

The September meeting is September 4 at 2:30 p.m. in Taiton.

All point sheets for the first quarter (June, July, August) need to be turned in at the September meeting. The program is on Back - to - School or September and everyone is to make something for Back - to - School. Mrs. Larry Dornak and Mrs. Jim Dornak will have the refreshments. Bring a baby picture (no older than 12 months) to the next meeting.

The District VI fall meeting will be held in Victoria on October 30th. The rules for a Christmas Ornament Contest at the District VI fall meeting will be handed out.

The meeting was adjourned and everyone went on a tour of Mr. Gatti's followed by games and a snack. A buffet meal was provided by the youth club for the members and mothers.

Fraternally, Stephanie Roye (8-12-88) —SPJSTLodge

88 Youth Club Activities

Dear Vestnik Readers, On August 3, 1988 the Lodge 88 Youth Club held their monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. The meeting began with Vice President Crystal Wallace calling it to order.

Next, Sergeant - at - Arms Kevin Faske led the membership in the Pledge of Allegiance. Following the pledge members remained standing for a moment of silence for the peace and good of their members.

Then, the roll call of officers and committee chairmen by Secretary Michelle Linney showed three officers and four committee chairman were absent, and three officers and two committee chairmen were present. At the meeting, there were 18 members including three new members, Darrell

Havemann, Cara Salazar and Judith Salazar. We welcome them into the youth club.

The secretary then read the minutes from our last meeting, which were approved as read.

The treasurer's report that night was given by member Angela Clayton.

Then, the committees gave their reports. For fund - raising, Chairman Tommie Wallace talked about the car wash that Saturday, August 6th. It was said that we would have watermelon, and Mrs. Linney would pay for everyone to go swimming at the pool.

The membership discussed having a garage sale some time to help in the funds for District V's social next year.

Refreshment Chairman Wesley Faske told the members that there were refreshments after our meeting.

Scrapbook Chairman Cindy Groendes was absent, but Crystal Wallace spoke in her place. She told everyone that pictures, articles, etc. were being filed and kept in order for next year's scrapbook. She also spoke for Marlene Migl, the former scrapbook chairman. She told the members that the Lodge 88 Scrapbook won first place at District V YAD on July 17, 1988, and that the former committee, Darlene Migl, Marlene Migl and Crystal Wallace are very proud of it.

Then, DYC Marie Stayton gave a report on District V YAD, State YAD, and next year's District V social.

We also discussed a new fraternal event which we are going to start in our club; we will have an area set aside for collecting food and clothes or other needy items. Any time there is an event in the youth club, a member may bring the charity items.

Then Youth Leader Barbara Linney gave her report which was pretty much on overview of everything we already discussed.

In closing the meeting, we sang the SPJST Fraternity song and recited the Youth Club Pledge, following we sang "Happy Birthday" to members Darren Havemann and DYC Marie Stayton; other birthday members who were not present are Sonny Porter and Cole Vick. We wish all the August birthday celebrants the best!

Then, the meeting was adjourned and the members had refreshments and socialized.

I'd like to remind everyone that our next meeting will be Wednesday, September 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the youth room. Also, please make sure you read your newsletters that Darlene and Marlene worked so hard on. The newsletters will help you know what's going on in the youth club.

Fraternally, Crystal Wallace (16) Vice President (8-17-88) —SPJSTLodge

39 YC Attends YAD

Dear Members, District I youth went to YAD on August 7, 1988 at Dime Box. We had a lot of stiff competition in Crafts as well as in Talents.

Lodge No. 39 won first place in Senior Group Talent, a song "I've Had the Time of My Life."

Brian Faust of Lodge 39 was king and Trudy Krenek from Lodge 13.

Good luck to everyone who is going to State!

Fraternally, Denise Holubec (14) (8-13-88) —SPJST-

Wednesday, August 24, 1988—VESTNIK/15

Lodge 30 Youth Club Meeting Dear Members, The Taiton SPJST Youth Club held their annual summer outing Sunday, August 7, 1988, beginning with a movie at Showplace III. Afterwards, all members went to Mr. Gatti's for our monthly meeting.

The meeting was called to order by President Marcy Dorotik. Twenty members and seven adults were present. Craig Dorotik led the pledge and Valerie Roye led the prayer.

Everyone said the SPJST Youth Club Pledge and sang the SPJST song. The secretary's, treasurer's and dues' reports were given.

Under old business, first place Talent and Craft winners were announced from District VI YAD held July 31 in Victoria. The Junior and Senior Group Talent winners received a ribbon and cash prize.

Under new business, practices for State YAD will begin Tuesday, August 9 and Saturday, August 13 at 9 a.m. at the Taiton Community Center. State YAD will be held at the Mayborn Convention Center in Temple on Sunday, August 21, 1988.

Poems were read about summer, and door prizes were drawn.

Contest winners in 5 - 7 were: 1st, Curtis Dorotik; 2nd, Crystal Roye; 3rd, Jason Kaspar; (8 - 11) -- 1st, Valerie Roye; 2nd, Michael Kaspar; 3rd, Craig Dorotik; (12 - 17) -- 1st, Stephanie Roye; 2nd, Misty Novak; 3rd, Marcy Dorotik.

August birthday celebrant is District Youth Counselor Anita Roye.

The September meeting is.

September 4 at 2:30 p.m. in Taiton.

All point sheets for the first quarter (June, July, August) need to be turned in at the September meeting. The program is on Back - to - School or September and everyone is to make something for Back - to - School. Mrs. Larry Dornak and Mrs. Jim Dornak will have the refreshments. Bring a baby picture (no older than 12 months) to the next meeting.

The District VI fall meeting will be held in Victoria on October 30th. The rules for a Christmas Ornament Contest at the District VI fall meeting will be handed out.

The meeting was adjourned and everyone went on a tour of Mr. Gatti's followed by games and a snack. A buffet meal was provided by the youth club for the members and mothers.

Fraternally, Stephanie Roye (8-12-88) —SPJST-

Box YC Holds August Meeting

Dime

The Dime Box SPJST Youth Club of Lodge 13 held its last monthly meeting on August 14th at 1 p.m.

President Scott Whitsel called the meeting to order. The flagbearers of the month was Monica Marmolejo.

Secretary Trudy Krenek called the roll. There were nineteen members and one visitor present.

Treasurer Jennifer Gold then reported our current balance.

Under old business, we discussed having a dance for our fund - raiser; Texas Unlimited Band will play. We will get 35 percent of the profit.

For new business, we discussed the SPJST Volleyball Tournament for members 16 years or older. The District I meeting will be held on September 25th in New Tabor. Instead

of Talent, Christmas ornaments will be made and judged. Scott Whitsel then read the rules and by - lines for the oranments. We also discussed the annual Dime Box Volunteer Firemen's Picnic. Members of our lodge will work in the Bingo stand. We are also going to put an item in the auction and get the profit from it. Our next trash clean up will be on Monday, August 15th. We will meet at the hall at 6:30 p.m. Rehearsal for State YAD will also be held. Our youth leader then talked about State YAD. Those attending from Lodge 13 are Darden Hervey, Lamar Hervey, Aaron Hervey, Nicholas Rackel, Delia Wiederhold, Drew Davenport, Stacy Spacek, Susan Spacek, Lamanda Kostelka and Trudy Krenek.

Door prizes were then drawn and winners were Jennifer Gold, Monica Marmolejo and Wendy Reeves. They received a bundle of suckers. The meeting was then adjourned.

Trudy Krenek (14) (8-18-88) —SPJSTLodge

88 Youth Cub Meeting

The August 3 meeting of Lodge 88 was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Vice President Crystal Wallace.

Sergeant - at - Arms Kevin Faske led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and members remained standing for a moment of silence.

The register was read and there were 18 members and 6 adults present. The minutes were read and approved.

Substitute Treasurer Angie Clayton reported that our balance is $200.75.

Fund - raising plans for this month were the car wash on August 6, along with our pool party and watermelon social after the car wash at Lodge 88.

The charity project for this month is a food and clothing drive.

Everyone enjoyed having Coke, cookies and potato chips served by Wesley Faske and his committee.

Our meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

The next meeting will be on September 7 at 7:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Paul Groendes (17) (8-17-88) —SPJSTLodge

Lodge 185 Youth Club Meeting Dear Vestnik Readers, Summer has been so much fun!

The lodge held their annual picnic on July 25, 1988 and we had our meeting after an afternoon of tubbing on the Guadalupe and swimming. We had a supper of barbecued hamburgers and all the trimmings.

Our entire youth club went to YAD in Floresville and we all did very well.

We thank Floresville for having such a nice YAD. We went to camp at Val Verde on July 31st to August 3rd. We made a lot of new friends and got to see the old ones. We had a great time riding horses, canoeing, archery and the crafts were also fun. No one was ready to go home.

Fraternally, Amy Doeppenschmidt (12) Reporter (8-17-88) —SPJST-

17 New Tabor Youth Club

Lodge

Lodge No. 17, New Tabor had a swimming party on August 8, 1988. It was a relaxing and fun activity after going to District I YAD the day before.

Fraternally, Kristen Cannon (8-17-88) —SPJST-

9 Snook Youth Club

Lodge

Dear Vestnik Readers, YAD was held in Dime Box at Lodge No. 13 on August 7, 1988. The Individual and Talent groups were great. Congratulations to our new Queen, King and Duchess.

Fraternally, Amy Gaas (8-17-88)

—SPJST-

47 Youth Club Meeting

Dear Vestnik Readers, The August 7, 1988 meeting of Lodge No. 47 was called to order by President Daryl Kortis at 2 p.m. E. J. Pechal led the Pledge of Allegiance and Club Motto. There were 26 members, 8 adults and 5 guests present. The minutes were read and approved.

Door prizes were won by Jacob Kamas and Diana Culp.

Our social for this month will be a Pizza Party at Pistol Pete's Pizza in Killeen on August 23rd.

The next meeting will be on September 1 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 2:40 p.m.

Fraternally, Amy Kohutek (12) (8-17-88) —SPJST-

Your District Volleyball Tournament

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Survivors include his daughter, Billie Miller of Sugarland, Texas; six grandchildren; and a special friend, Tillie Strempel of Houston.

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

Resolution Committee: Mary Werner Mary Matcek Winnifred Susan

—SPJST-

Expression Of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge 160 San Angelo on behalf of our officers and entire membership, express heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge sister JULIA KOHUTEK MIKESKA, who passed away at 2:10 p.m. on July 14, 1988 in Angelo Community Hospital in San Angelo, Texas.

Services were held Saturday, July 16 at 2 p.m. in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dale DePue, of the First Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial was in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Julia was born August 10, 1910 in Runnels County. She lived in the San Angelo area all her life. She was married to Albert Joe Mikeska on January 5, 1929 in San Angelo. He preceded her in death on June 25, 1972. She was a member of Wall Brethren Church.

She is survived by two sons and daughters - in - law, Harold and Verbalee Mikeska and Virgil J. and Laverne Mikeska, all of San Angelo; two sisters, Marie Lawu and Ella Vidler, both of San Angelo; two grandsons, Terry Mikeska of New York and Brent Mikeska and his fiancee, Cori Miller, also of San Angelo; one granddaughter, Rebekah Ocker and her husband, Steve of San Angelo; one great - granddaughter, Chelsea Ocker of San Angelo; and special friend, Augusta Mikeska of Eden.

Pallbearers were Herbert Woehl, Robert Mikeska, John Wilde, Wilford Simcik, Edmond Nichalik and Jay Whitley.

May our sister rest in eternal peace.

Dewyan Weise Diana Pelzel Sharon Joy Waggoner

—SPJST-

Expression Of Sympathy On behalf of the entire membership of Lodge No. 81, Needville, the Resolution Committee, wishes to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed brother CHARLES KOUPA, age 84, of Houston, Texas, who passed away on Sunday, April 17, 1988 in Houston.

Brother Koupa was born November 4, 1903 in Ohio. He was a longtime owner of Koupa Auto Supply and Appliances. He was a former Rosenberg street commissioner and founder of Republic Battery Manufacturing Company in Houston.

He was a member of the Rosenberg Brethren Church.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 20 at the Garmany and Carden Chapel in Rosenberg with Rev. Henry Beseda officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Rosenberg, Texas.

Expression Of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 81, Needville, Texas on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our most sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother WILLIAM CHARLES ZEMANEK, age 74, who passed away on May 3, 1988.

Funeral services were held on May 5 from the Earthman Bellaire Chapel with Mr. Vonnie Beard and Mr. Barry Beard officiating. Interment was in Forest Park West.

Brother Zemanek, son of the late John and Frances Zamanek of the Long Point community, died after a car accident in Houston. He was a graduate of Damon High School and was employed by Texas Gulf Sulphur Company.

He volunteered and attained the rank of staff sergeant in the U.S. Air Force, where he was a flight instructor.

After his honorable discharge, Brother

16/VESTNIK—Wednesday, August 24, 1988 Zemanek went into the contracting business.

He was a 50 - year member of SPJST Lodge No. 81, Needville.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Sue Zemanek; two daughters and sons - in - law, Frances and Larry Neauhusan of Houston and Mary Ann and Victor DiFiori of New Orleans; a brother, John Zemanek; four sisters, Vlasta Chernosky and Olga Seale, both of Houston, Alvina Gajewsky of Fredericksburg and Gusta Lee Lenert of Houston; a sister - in - law, Mrs. Arnold Zemanek of Houston; four grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters.

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

Resolution Committee Mary Werner Mary Matcek Winnifred Susan

—SPJST-

Expression Of Sympathy We, the members of Lodge No . 80, Holland, Texas wish to extend our deepest sympathy to the families of our departed lodge sister ANNIE MARIE FRONEK who passed away July 10, 1988 at the age of 77 at her residence.

Sister Fronek had lived in Bell County most of her life. She married Frank Fronek on December 31, 1930 in Granger. Mrs. Fronek was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Fronek, in June 1962.

Funeral services were at the Hewett Funeral Home in Temple with the Rev. Weldon Hicks officiating. Burial was in the Seaton Cemetery.

Survivors include one son, Raymond Fronek of Waco; one daughter, Edith Ann Hejl of Temple; three brothers, Joe Zajicek of Rogers, Raymond Zajicek of Holland and Leopold Zajicek of Holland; four sisters, Marie Belicek of Temple, Amy Macek of Burlington, Stella Mainord of Holland and Albina Bray of Kaufman; four grandchildren and two great - grandchildren.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee Glenda Liles Glen Latham Joe Barabas, Jr.

—SPJST-

Expression Of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of our Lodge Karel Jonas No. 28, East Bernard, Texas on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our lodge sister MRS. ANNA STAZIA [FOITIK1 LUQUETTE, age 80 years, 8 months and 19 days, who passed away Saturday, July 16, 1988 at 12:45 p.m. in Lake Jackson, Texas.

Funeral service was held at the graveside Tuesday, July 19 at 2 p.m. at the Czech National Cemetery in East Bernard for Mrs. Anna (Foitik) Luquette of East Bernard. Mr. R.J. Sefcik, SPJST Vestnik editor representing the SPJST, officiated at the fraternal graveside service.

She was born October 28, 1907 to Jim V. and Frances (Kocian) Foitik on the farm of her maternal grandfather,

Josef Kocian and Maria (Uher) Kocian near Hungerford, Texas. She lived and worked in Wharton County and East Bernard until 1934, when she went to Houston to work. She met her late husband, C. Joe Luquette, a barber, at this time and married him in 1935.

There were no children born to this union. Her vocation most of her life was a salesperson in the children's wear stores and her last 20 years before leaving it, were spent in that baby, infant and children's department of Eiban's Department Store in Galveston. In February 1967, she left her profession to care for her blind and retired husband and moved back to East Bernard to live with her widowed mother.

Prior to leaving East Bernard in 1934, she was active, worked with and was a member of SPJST Lodge Karel Jonas No. 28, Sokol East Bernard (no longer in existence) and Krouzek Snaha (a theatrical group also no longer in existence). Upon returning to East Bernard and after her mother's passing, she began working with Lodge Karel Jonas as a member of the Board of Trustees from about 1976 until her active role was stopped in the lodge meeting November 2, 1986 when she fractured a hip. During her active time, she took care of the luncheon preparation area where food was prepared for luncheons of the fraternal gatherings after the business meetings.

She also assisted the Lodge No. 28 Youth Club when it existed by making items for the youth club to sell.

She was preceded in death by her youngest brother, Robert (Peanut) in 1962; her father, Jim V. Foitik in 1966; her mother, Frances Foitik in 1974 and her husband, C. Joe Luquette in 1974.

Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Lillie Nezval of Bellaire, Texas and Mrs. Frances Chapman of Cape Coral, Florida; one brother, William V. Foitik of Floresville, Texas; two nephews and one grandnephew.

Pallbearers were August Kubena, Jerry K, A.J. "Tony" Kelner, Anthony J. Kelner, William R. Foitik and Joseph D. Nezval.

Honorary pallbearers included Frank Brdecka and Albert Lupik.

Funeral services were under the direction of Davis - Dawson Funeral Directors of Rosenberg and East Bernard.

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

Resolution Committee: Frances Haverda Albert Lupik — SPJST-

Expression Of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of our Lodge Karel Jonas No. 28, East Bernard, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our lodge brother EDWARD JOHN NOVASAD, age 84 years, 8 months and 9 days, who died in Victoria, Texas on July 24, 1988.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 26 at Rhodes Funeral Home Chapel in Karnes City for Mr. Edward John Novasad, with Rev. Lambert Bily and William P. Davenport officiating.

Graveside services followed at 2:30 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in Smithville, Texas, with the Rev. Henry Beseda officiating. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Rhodes Funeral Home of Karnes City.

Mr. Novasad was born in Ellinger, Texas on November 15, 1903 to John H. and Mary (Chupik) Novasad. He had lived in Karnes City for 50 years, moving there from East Bernard where he lived for 20 years. He married Ann Vacek on May 13, 1938 in Panna Maria, Texas. Mr. Novasad was the manager of the ASCS Office in Karnes City for 32 years, retiring in 1967. He was mayor of Karnes City for 10 years and served as councilman for 7 years.

He graduated from A&M University in 1926.

He was a member of the ROTC and ROSS Volunteers, and a member of the Brethren Church in Smithville. He had served as president of the Karnes City Lions Club and also Karnes City Chamber of Commerce. He was past president of the South Texas Fairs and Stock Shows Association. He was a member of the South Texas Farm and Ranch Club, member of SPJST Lodge Karel Jonas No. 28, and Masonic Lodge AF&AM No. 817 in Wallis, Texas.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ann Novasad of Karnes City; one brother, Norman H. Novasad of Point Comfort; two nieces and one nephew.

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

Resolution Committee: Frances Haverda Albert Lupik

—SPJST-

Expression Of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth on behalf of our membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother CHARLES F. GREER II, who passed away Wednesday, July 27, 1988 at the age of 61 years.

He was a member of the St. Thomas Catholic Church and Lodge No. 154 since 1965.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce Greer of Ft. Worth; children, Genie Dean and Susan Greer, both of Ft. Worth; stepchildren, Ervin Byrom, Cynthia Cox, Teresa Ferguson, all of Ft. Worth and three grandchildren.

Recitation of the Rosary was at 7 p.m. Thursday at Biggers Funeral Chapel.

Mass of Christian Burial was at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Thomas Catholic Church with Rev. Salvatar M. Stefula T.O.R., celebrant. Interment was in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Arrangements were by Biggers Funeral Home.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee Mary Hale Rose Steinman Mary Pavey

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Expression Of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth on behalf of our membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother PAUL PREHODITCH, who died Friday, August 12, 1988 in a Fort Worth hospital at the age of 63 years.

He was a native of Fort Worth and graduated from Northside High School in 1941.

He served in the Army during World War II. unit provided His

communications during the D - Day operation at Normandy.

Brother Paul was a railroad clerk for the northern division of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad for 44 years until he retired in 1986. He was a senior railway clerk for 20 years.

He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Employees, a member of the Edge Park United Methodist Church and Lodge No. 154 since 1940.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Sue Prehoditch; sons, Thomas Paul and David Lee Prehoditch; daughter, Mary Ann Steele, all of Fort Worth and granddaughter, Laura Steele.

Memorial services were held at Edge Park United Methodist Church on Monday at 3 p.m. The body was cremated. Laurel Land Funeral Home was in charge.

May our departed lodge brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee Mary Hale Rose Steinman Mary Pavey

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Expression Of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 88 in Houston, Texas wish to express our sincere sympathy and comfort, on behalf of our entire membership, to the family of ELSIE ROSE JORDAN who passed away August 5, 1988 at age 72.

Survivors include one brother, William Jordan; one nephew, William John Jordan; and one niece, Anna Khalili.

Burial was in Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery in Houston, Texas on August 9, 1988.

May she rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Rita Alexander Marie Stayton Laura Warnasch

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Expression Of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 88 in Houston, Texas, wish to express our sincere sympathy and condolences on behalf of our entire membership, to the family of MARIE S. FAULKNER, who passed away August 11, 1988 at age 78.

She retired from Texaco in 1972 after 24 years of service.

Survivors are husband, Clint Faulkner; two stepsons, Clint Faulkner, Jr. and Gary Faulkner; 3 grandchildren, Michael and Betsy Faulkner and Julie Kirk.

Funeral services were August 13, with interment in Memorial Oaks Cemetery, Houston, Texas.

May our sister rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Rita Alexander Marie Stayton Laura Warnasch --SPJSTAttend

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0DPORA LIDSKOST BRATRSTVI cast eeska, Ctedni organ Slovanske Podporujici Jednoty Statu Texas. zalotene roku L897

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Oddil Dopisovatehl SPJST kid e. 47 Seaton Na g e schfize byla zahajena pfedsedou Jerry Pechalem ye 2 hodiny v nedeli 7. srpna. Po slibu vernosti vlajce jsme meli tichou vzpominku za zesnule eleny sestru Evan A. Oates a bratra Frank Spanhela. Bratr Frank Spanhel zemfel v sobotu; byl pfedseda na:s'eho fadu Seaton jeden eas. PortistalYm vyslovujeme nagi soustrast. Nosiei vlajek byli Erin Skrabanek a Lori Greger.

Men jsme 58 elenii a 3 navgtevniky: Gertrude Kahlig, Ann Balusek a Freddie Schroeder; pfijd'te zase.

Vgichni tifednici byli pfitomni. Tajemnice Dolores Skrabankova pfeeetla protokol z minule schfrze; byl pfijat tak, jak by eten. Korespondenci jsme meli dekovnou kartu od rodiny zesnule sestry Evan A. Oates, take dekovne karty od Edward Mihatsch a Jerry Pechal kdyi byli v nemocnici a dekovnou kartu od Joe a Vlasta Divig.

Na listku nemocnYch jsou Alfred Klusa.e'ek (ye Waco VA), Jerry Pechal, Ann Kohutek, Don Bodenheimer a Mary Ann Billeck bude mit operaci. Doufame, ie se brzy uzdravite.

Zpravy tifednikit byly dobre, taktei i zpravy vYboril. Wallace Je2 podal zpravu za dozorei vYbor.

Nove eleny jsme pfijali Loren Houston Northmore, Melinda Lee Northmore, Lawrence H. Northmore, Roberta Chappell, Buford Earl Chappell a Harry Lee Bradford.

Dennis David Marek st. pfistoupil od fadu Cyclone C. 24. Vitame vas do fadu Seaton eislo 47.

Bratr Frankie KlinkovskY nam zdelil jak dobrY eas meli deti kdy2 byli v tabor e (camp). Zval nas, aby jsme pfi jeli do Elgin e. 18 den 25. zafi, na "District II Fall Meeting and Fourth Annual Fun Carnival" a take na "State YAD" 21. srpna v Temple u Frank Mayborn Center.

Na "Rules and Regulations" vYborii jsou Woodrow Marek, Dana Glazer, Elmer Skrabanek Frankie KlinkovskY, Rose Marie Orsag, Dorothy Pechal a Della Mareg.

Narozeniny budou slaviti v srpnu Jerry Chupik, Ruth Hanugch, Vlasta Hfuska, Ann Krcha, Theresa Chlapek a Henry Jandeek. Pfejeme y am vesele narozeniny! V y ' roei snatku budou slavit Jerome a Rose Marie Orsag (22. srpna - 29 rokii) a Louis a Ruth Kohutek (19. srpna - 38 roku). Gratulejeme yam!

Vedouci mladde Patsy KosiovskY podala dobrou zpravu. Mela 26 elenii, 8 dospelYch, 6 nav gtevnikil a jednoho nova° elena. V "District II YAD" deti vyhrali 9 prvni eeny, 5 druhe a 3 tfeti ceny. Meli "swim party" a take byli v Buckholts jak tam meli "Cotton Festival" a Besedovo kolo. Budou mit "pizza party" tento rnesfe.

Dvefni eeny dostali Anton Vitek a Mary Reznicek.

Po schuzi jsme meli dobrou svaeinku. Dekujeme tern kdo donesli dorty. Po sell:62i jsme besedovali.

Se sesterskYm pozdravem, Della Maregova ,Ceska dopisovatelka

Kurs ceskeho jazyka v Alief.

Aliefska Veeerni gkola zahaji sedmeho zafi 88 dal gt kurs hovorove eegtiny. Toto vyueovani bude opet ye stfedu, dvanact tydnu, od sedmi •do deviti hodin veeer, vidy s palhodinou navic pro pokroC'ile studenty. Tento kurs bude zase zamefen na jednoduchou konversaci se zaklady mluvnice k rozgifeni hovorovYch mo2nosti vgude kde je eeska he pou2ivana. Dalgi informace ohledne tohoto vyueovani zdeli zajemcfun kancelaf Aliefske Veeerni gkoly.

Adresa: Alief Evening School (AISD) P.O. Box 68, Alief, TX 77411 Telefon: 498-1880x320 nebo 495-4053.

P.S. Vyueovani eegtiny a ueeni se Ceske feel je nutne k zachovani nageho narodniho dedictvi to v Texasu.

Studiem eeskeho jazyka stava se ka2dY eesko-americkY student a studentka mnohem vic etnicky uvedomelY ei uvedomeld. Jeliko2 eeska mluva path mezi slovanske jazyky, ktere tvofi nejvetgi jazykovou skupinu v Evrope, tak jeji znalost usnadni i studia vgech techto pfibuznYch feel. Prosim upozornete na zhora uvedeny kurs eegtiny v Alief sve pfibuzne, pfatele a zname. Zapis je rno2ny ji2 ted' v srpnu; neeekejte prosim tedy a2 na posledni chvili!

Ueitel John J. Karas z Houstonu.

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Lekce gestadvacitaLesson 26 The verb—Sloveso The verb is a word that indicates action by a subject, of a process, a state of a person or thing: The verb changes its form according to the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd person who performs an action; according to the time (present, past, future); to the manner of the action.

Every verb refers to a subject and time. bojujeme— my bojujeme (we are fighting NOW), whereas the nouns BOJ (fight) and adjectives (bojovnY) bear no relation to time.

FINITE forms of verbs express number and person contained in the subject: mluvim— I AM speaking.

NON-FINITE forms have a nominal character: budovani, stavkovani— the ACT of building, striking, etc. *** REFLEXIVE verbs indicate an action which is performed by the subject upon himself, Ex., mYti se, oblekat se, hrat si, ueime se.

Sometimes, the verb may be separated by several words from its reflexive pronoun: Kdy2 se - po dlouhe dobe - vratil In colloquial speech, we use the compound forms "ses" and "sis", which are the results of abbreviating jsi se (ses) and jsi si (sis). Thus: Ty jsi se nemyl becomes: Ty ses nemyl. Co jsi si pill? becomes: Co sis pf6.1?

With some verbs se has no meaning at all, and are called "simple" reflexives: Ex.: Divati se na neco; smati se; PTATI SE, ETC. There are about 60 verbs of this type. Many of them express physical or mental feelings; bati se; diviti se; zlobiti se; chce se mi, etc. *** The Czech verb possess: 1) 3 tenses: present, past, future.

2) 2 aspects: imperfective, perfective.

3) moods: infinitive, indicative, imperative, conditional.

4) voices: active and passive.

5) 2 number: singular and plural; 3 persons (1st, 2nd, 3rd). *** etouce Imperfective: Non-participle: Infinitive: t isti Cten, etena, Present: etu eteno Past: 'Ceti jsem verbal noun: Future: budu 'dist eteni Imperative: Cti!

ANI is used for TAKE in emphatic negative: ani on to nevi.

ANIZ is used as a conjunction: Odjel, ani2 se rozloueil (he left without saying goodbye.) *** There is much more to the study of verbs, but for the more various "shaded" meanings and fine points, an instructor is needed. *** Some Czech proverbs: Lepgi vlastni kousek chleba, ne2li cizi peeene, Kdo sam cti nema, jinemu ji neda.

Faleg nY pfitel jako koeka: z pfedu 112e, pozadu gkrabe.

Get your parents to read these proverbs to you and discuss their meanings.

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53rd lesson. Verbal Prefixes. po-: a) action concerning the whole surface of sth.

Popsal jsem celou stranku. — I covered the whole page with writing.

Posolil si chleb. — He salted the bread (sprinkled with salt). Po glapali nam vgechny kvetiny v zahrade. — They trampled on all the flowers in the garden. Dal jsem si ten prsten pozlatit.

— I had the ring gilded. b) to change fully or partially Ta rodina se u2 cell poamerietila. — All the family has already americanized. TegkY pramysl byl postatnen. — The big (heavy) industries were napfeeetlbych to... tionalized.

Perfective: pfeeisti c) to a small extent, partially; interpfeeet-gi, se- rupted actions doesn't exist pfeeet1 jsem Pootevfel jsem okno. — I opened the pfeetu window a little. Deti pobihaly po pfeeten, pfeetena, mistnosti. — The children ran about preeti to! pfeeteno the room (to and fro, many times).

Conditional: Ceti bych d) one after another, step by step Present participle: Utekla nam telata a trvalo to pill dne, pfeeteni net jsme je pochytali. — The calves ran eta, etouc, *** away and it took us half of the day to Verbs are also: catch them (one by one). Nepfitel 1) durative: jim, etu, nesu (I am postfilel vgechny zajatce. — The enemy eating, etc.) shot all the prisoners (one by one).

2) iterative: jidam, eitam, nosim (I Obyvatele mesta pomfeli na mor. — often eat, etc.)

The inhabitants of the town all died of 3) frequentative: jidavam, eftavam, plague. nosivam (I am in the habit of ...) e) only perfective *** Mohu vas o new poprosit? Pozdravil Some prefixes change the meaning nas "Dobry den!" a my jsme mu of the original verb. Ex.: podekovali. Poobedvali jsme v delati— PREdelati (To alter or change) restauraci. psati— ZApsati (to write down, enter) f) (often with si) an action carried platiti— PODplatiti (to bribe) out in a low degree, or in a high, suffijeti— ujeti— (to abscond, make off) cient degree (often with a pleasure, *** satisfaction) Some verbs may take on 2 prefixes: Dnes jsem si pane pospal. — I slept z-pfe-vraceti (to completely turn over well today (longer than usual, I feel everywhere) well). To jsem si poeetla. — I had a po-za-bijeti (to kill people all over the nice reading. Musite pozmenit nazev. place) — You must alter the title (a little). po-po-sednouti (to move over, while g) with the verbs of motion: imsitting) perfective future tense *** Zitra poletim do Brna. V Cervenci poThere are 2 negative participles in jedu k babiece. (The imperative here Czech: means motion with or towards the person who is giving the order: Pojed' se 1) NE— nemluvim, nedelam, etc.

2) NI—nikdo, nic, nijakY mnou k mobil 'Yeti, pobeitel— Come Two negatives do not make an affir- quick (run)!) mative: pod-: Nedelim nic; neznam nikoho, nikdo a) motion down, below; under sth. nikdy nic nevi.

Podjeli jsme pod hlavni silnici. — We

18/VESTNIK-24. srpna 1988 passed under the main road. Podepigte se, prosfm. — Sign here, please! (signature usually placed under sth.). b) insufficient degree Ted' vidim, ze jsme vas podcefiovali. — Now I see that we underestimated you. c) to subordinate V echnu svou einnost musite podffdit jednomu cfli. — You must concentrate (subordinate) all your activity to one goal. d) unsuitable, dishonest, secret or illegal activity Podvedli nas. — They deceived us.

Podplatili ho, aby mleel. — They bribed him. Neumf lhat, snadno se podfekne. He cannot lie, easily lets things out (by mistake).

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I dnes se podnik Crystalex Novy Bor stall o teoretickou i praktickou vYuku kvalifikovanYch sklaffi, ktefi dokonale rozumeji svemu femeslu, nedaji zaniknout proslavene rueni vYrobe

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ON THE WEST FAIR & RODEO GROUNDS ONE MILE SOUTH ON MAIN STREET

Captures Czech Tradition In Festival, Food & Dance Hours: Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 3 & 4 — 11 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Parade Saturday 10:30 a.m.

Admission: Adults: $3.00

Children 6-12: $1.00

Children under 6 admitted free when accompanied by an adult. **** SEPARATE ADMISSION CHARGE EACH DAY Admission good for all dances, entertainment, exhibits & activities within the festival grounds 5* * * FREE SHUTTLE BUSES From Downtown To Festival Grounds

POLKA BANDS Saturday (Large Tent) Jodie Mikula Orchestra Vrazels' Polka Band H.O.T. Czechs

12:00 Noon to 3:30 P.M 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M 8:30 P.M. to 12:30 A.M

Saturday (Small Tent) West Polka Dots Brave Combo Czech Harvesters

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Ve srovnani se standardnim druhem e'oeek, vyrabenj ch v I 134sku od roku 1978, u nichi dosahuje jejich stfedova tloukla 15-25 setin milimetru, u ultratenkY ch eoeek nepfesahuje 0,08 milimetru. To umohluje vet f pffstup kysliku a tim i vy§ksn enlivost v oku.

Prow lze cocky nosit bez pogkozeni zraku a i 16 hodin denne. Lze je samozfejme pou'ift jen v pffpade kratkozrakosti; pro dalekozrake se nehodi.

Dal i novinkou jsou tzv. TK cocky, ureene pilvodne ke konzervativni keratokomu (deformaci rohovky).

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September 19th - October 6th 18 Days Fully Escorted by Rudy Kleeka

H.O.T. Czechs 12:00 Noon to 3:30 P.M German Band of Shreveport 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M Harold Strand Orchestra 8:30 P.M. to 12:00 A.M.

(President of Klub Kontinental)

Sunday (Small Tent) 12:00 Noon to 3:30 P.M 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M 8:30 P.M. to 12:00 A.lV;

WESTFEST CULTURAL PROGRAM Saturday, September 3, 1988

Sunday, September 4, 1988

Mane Sofcik, Coo dioaMr

Heart of Texas Czech Dancers Alamo Cloggers of San Antonio Parade of Authentic Costumes Southern District Sokol Gymnasts Exhibition Czech Folk Dancers of West Alamo Cloggers of San Antonio Italian Tarantella Dancers of Dallas Polish Folk Dancers of. San Antonio Diamond Jubileer . Squares of Grand Prairie Norwegians Leikarringen of Dallas El Folklorico Juvenil de Waco Ukranian Dancers of Dallas C.J. The Clown of Austin The Bavarian Two of Austin

Maxim Sdoik, Coordinator

1:00 1:30 2:00 2:30 3:00 4:00 4:30 5:00 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:00 8:00

Seaton Youth Beseda Dancers Polish Folk Dancers of San Antonio Seaton Lodge 47 Beseda Dancers Texas Klompendancers of Houston Czech Folk Dancers of West Ukranian Dancers of Dallas Italian Tarantella Dancers of Dallas Diamond Jobileer, Squares of Grand Prairie El Folklorico Juvenii de Waco Norwegians Leikarringen of Dallas NTSU German Dancers of Denton Sokol of West Gymnasts Exhibition CJ. The Clown of Austin

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Podnik Crystalex vyrabi roene temef 75% celkove produkce taitkoveho skla na export. Nejznarnei imi vSrrobky jsou smaltove vazy s rytinoqm vzorem nebo rubinove vazy, na nichi je nejvice zfetelne dokonale umeni eeskYch sklaffi.

For Information Call (409) 335-4456; after 6 p.m., (409) 335-4471 P.O. Box 28, Fast Bernard, Texas 77435-0028

f t°161"1/416.10 Seky vyplfiujte na The Czech Educational Foundation of Texas, c/o Ben Trealek, Jr., treasurer, Rt. 3, Box 111-A, Caldwell, TX. 77836. Tato prosba neni omezena jen do statu Texas, ale nadace pfijme kahlou e'astku odkudkoliv na teto zemekouli.

Wednesday, August 24, 1988-VESTNIK/19 LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVILLE Sunday, Sept. 11-Lodge Meeting; prior to the Meeting, a Noon Meal will be served

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LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Sunday, Sept. 11-LODGE 84 CZECHFEST featuring Czech Roast/Sausage (w/trimmings) Dinner, 12:30; Doors Open, 11:30; also Many Booth Sales; Dance, music by The Polka Patriots, 4-8 Saturday, Sept. 17-Eddie Ray and The Polka Dots ***

LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Friday, Aug. 26-Family Social Night Sunday, Aug. 28-Zettler Reunion Friday, Sept. 2-Work at Lodge Hall/Finish Setting up Westfest Booth Saturday, Sept. 3-Work at Lodge Hall/Westfest Booth Sunday, Sept. 4-Work at Lodge Hall/Westfest Booth Friday, Sept. 9-Board Meeting, 8 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 11-Lodge 6 Meeting, 1 p.m.; also Youth Club Meeting Friday, Sept. 16-Family Social Night Friday, Sept. 23-Family Social Night Friday, Sept. 30-1968 Westfest High School Class Reunion Saturday, Oct. 1-Family Day for 1968 Class Reunion ***

LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX Saturday, Aug. 27-People's Choice Friday, Sept. 2-Chance, 8-12 Sunday, Sept. 4-Firemen's Bar-B-Q; Texas Unlimited, 8-12 Saturday, Sept. 10-Open Saturday, Sept. 17-Private Saturday, Sept. 24-People's Choice ***

LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS (Regular Lodge Meeting every 2nd Wednesday at 7 p.m.; Club Dance every 2nd Sunday, 6 to 10) ***

LODGE NO. 17, NEW TABOR Sunday, Sept. 25-Hosting District I Fall Meeting and Volleyball Tournament ***

LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN Sunday, Aug. 28- Eddie Ray and The Polka Dots, 4-8 _Saturday, Sept. 10-Debonaires, 9-1 Sunday, Sept. 11-Central Texas Sounds, 4-8 Saturday, Sept. 24-Fabulous Six, 8:30-12:30 Sunday, Sept. 25-Hosting District II Fall Meeting and Fun Carnival (Most of our Saturday night dances are held from 8:30 to 12:30)

Saturday, Sept. 17-Tim Riley/Country Chance Saturday, Sept. 24-Billy Roy/Heart of The Night (Lodge Meetings 2nd Sunday at 3 p.m.; Youth Meetings 2nd Sunday at 2:30 p.m.) ***

LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN Saturday, Aug. 27-Fabulous Six, 8:30-12:30 Sunday, Sept. 4-Adult Meeting, 2 p.m.; Youth Meeting- 3 p.m.; Volleyball Practice and Sandwich Supper Saturday, Sept. 17-Dance; Mustangs, 8:30-12:30 Saturday, Sept. 24-Volleyball Practice, 3 p. also Sandwich Supper ***

LODGE NO. 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE Saturday, Aug. 27-Bass Enterprise (Bingo every Monday night, 7:30 p.m.; Bingo License No. 3000-72-8240-0) ***

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Tuesday, Aug. 23-Choral Group Meets, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 27-Lee Roy Matocha Thursday, Sept. 1-Lodge & YC Meetings, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 3-Graham-Whideman Wedding; Eddie Ray and The Polka Dots Saturday, Sept. 10-Oliver-Cosper Wedding; Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five Friday, Sept. 16-Moostash Joe of Nebraska Saturday, Sept. 17-Donnie Wavra and The HiLiters Sunday, Sept. 18-Vitek-Pechal Reunion, 10 a.m.

Monday, Sept. 19-Trustees' Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 24-Tony Janak and Blue Diamonds Sunday, Sept. 25-District II Fall Meeting/Fun Carnival at Lodge 18 in Elgin (More details later) ***

LODGE NO. 54, WEST Sunday, Sept. 11-Quarterly Lodge Meeting and Social, 2 p.m. ***

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LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Saturday, Aug. 27-M/M Bonnie Taylor's 25th Anniversary; music by Sterling Country (Bingo every Wednesday night, 7 p.m.; Kitchen/Bar Open; Lic. #1-74-0875354-3) **

LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Friday, Aug. 26-Torchy McCluney's Country Tops Saturday, Aug. 27-Vrazel Polka Band (P/W & C/W) Sunday, Aug. 28-Barbecue Cookoff Friday, Sept. 2- Torchy McCluney's Country Tops (C/W) Saturday, Sept. 3-Texas Sugar, All Girl Band (C/W) Sunday, Oct. 30-Hosting District III Fall Meeting and Volleyball Tournament (For reservations call (214) 875-2300) (Lodge monthly meeting every second Thursday of each month, 8 p.m.) ***

LODGE NO. 65, CROSBY Sunday, Sept. 18-Hosting District V Fall Meeting at the American Legion Hall in Crosby ***

LODGE NO. 66, WACO Saturday, Aug. 27-Jerry Haisler Saturday, Sept. 3- Open Friday, Sept. 9-Cherokee Rose Saturday, Sept. 10-Still Southern Saturday, Sept. 17:Stanislav/Roessler Wedding; Open after 8 p.m.; music by "Easy" Saturday, Sept. 24-"Easy" ***

LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY Saturday, Aug. 27-Steve Ray and the Driftin' Cowboys Lodge Business Meeting First Monday of every Month at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday night Dances 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

(Bingo every Thursday night, 7:30 p.m.; Kitchen/Bar Open; Lic. #1-75-1052324-8 ***

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

LODGE NO. 32, VICTORIA Sunday, Oct. 30-Hosting District VI Fall Meeting at the Victoria Community Annex Center, Victoria ***

LODGE NO. 35, ELK Saturday, Aug. 27-Billy Roy/Heart of The Night Saturday, Sept. 3-Fire Creek Band Sunday, Sept. 4-Pavelka Reunion, 11 a.m.; Dinner, 12 and Family Meeting; Dance, 8-12 with music by Billy Roy and The Heart of the Night Saturday, Sept. 10-Cherokee Rose Sunday, Sept. 11-Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m.; Youth Meeting, 2:30 p.m.

LODGE NO. 79, CORPUS CHRISTI/SOKOL HALL Sunday, Sept. 18-10th Anniversary of Grand Opening, music by Red Ravens, 2-6 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 1-Tommie Vanek, 9-12:30 Sunday, Oct. 30-Hosting District VII Fall Meeting at 5502 Kostoryz Rd., Corpus Christi Saturday, Nov. 5-Tumbleweed, 9-12:30 (Hall Location: 5502 Kostoryz Rd., Corpus Christi; 512-852-9042; Public Invited) (Meetings are held on 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m., unless notified otherwise) ***

LO GE NO. 80, HOLLAND Saturday, Aug. 27-Private Wedding Tuesday, Aug. 30-Private Party Sunday, Sept. 11-Monthly Lodge Meeting (Changed to second Sunday), 2 p.m.

(Bingo Night every Thursday, at 7 p.m.; Lic. Permit No. 30000077-419-001). ***

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Friday, Aug. 26-Texas Brew - True (C/W) Saturday, Aug. 27-Knights of Dixie - (B/R&Dixie) Friday, Sept. 2-The Original Nick Navarro Big Band Music; Dress Code Saturday, Sept. 3-Central Texas Sounds (Formerly Combo; Polka) Monday, Sept. 5-Czech Class, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 7-Birthday Club Card Party Friday, Sept. 9-Texas Brew (C/W) Saturday, Sept. 10-Al Pierson; Big Band USA; Dress Code Monday, Sept. 12-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 14-Birthday Club Meeting/Luncheon/Party Saturday, Sept. 17-Vrazels and The Moostash Joe Group; Special Battle Dance, 8 p.m.-I a.m.

(No Member Discount) Monday, Sept. 19-Czech Class, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 24-John Sullivan, His Trumpet and Orchestra; Dress Code Monday, Sept. 26-Czech Class, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

a.m.; Lodge Membership Monthly Meetings every 1st Wednesday of each month, 7:30 a.m. and Trustees' Meeting also on same date, 6:30 p.m. ***

LODGE NO. 183, MID-CITIES Saturday, Aug. 27-Charlie and The Good Timers (C/W) Saturday, Oct. 29-Halloween Dance; The Last Call (C/W) Saturday, Nov. 19-The Smithfield Band (C/W) (Bingo every Sunday, 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, or call the Lodge 465-8538 ***

LODGE NO. 186, CALDWELL (Regular Monthly Meeting on the 2nd Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. Bingo Games every Monday, Wednesday, Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Kitchen/Bar Open; License Permit No. 1-74-20733095-41002) **

LODGE NO. 187, ROUND ROCK Friday, Aug. 26-Mack Abernathy Saturday, Aug. 27-Debonaires Friday, Sept. 2-People's Choice Saturday, Sept. 3-Leather and Lace Friday, Sept. 9-Debonaires Saturday, Sept. 10-JESS DEMAINE Friday, Sept. 16-Texas Fever Saturday, Sept. 17-People's Choice Friday, Sept. 23-Mack Abernathy Saturday, Sept. 24-Debonaires Friday, Sept. 30-ALVIN CROW AND THE PLEASANT VALLEY BOYS *** (Friday Night Dances, 8-12 p.m.; Saturday Night Dances, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.)

LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH (Small private party room available; contact Sunday, Aug. 28-SPJST Lodge 92 Dance; music Albert Lange, 255-8157)

by The Czechmates, 4-8 p.m. *** Sunday, Sept. 18-Dance; sponsored by RVOS; music by Centex Polka Band, 3-7 p.m.

LODGE NO. 188, CENTERVILLE Saturday, Oct. 1-Dance; sponsored by St. Thomas Men's Club; music by Country Boys (Dances: Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Bingo -Sunday, 2 p.m. and Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Lic. Polka Band, 8:30-12:30 Saturday, Oct. 8-Lodge 92's Building Celebra- #1-74-19602 08-5; Kitchen/Bar open at all Functions; Lodge Meetings, 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m.) tion; 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (More details later) *** --Ballroom Dancing; Dress Code, $7/person --Reservations: 624-1361) (Tuesday nights, Tarok LODGE NO. 196, HOUSTON WEST and games played at lodge, 7 p.m.)

Sunday, Sept. 11-Lodge Quarterly Meeting, 3 (Lodge meetings every second Sunday of each p.m. at VFW Hall, Ave. D & 6th, Katy; bring month at 2 p.m.) *** favorite covered dish *** - SPJST LODGE NO. 130, DALLAS/SOKOL iliKA Saturday, Aug. 27-Charlie Patteson (B/R) Saturday, Sept. 10-Allan Reeves (B/R) Saturday, Sept. 24-Jack Melick (B/R) ***

LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON Sunday, Sept. 11-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m. ***

Czech Heritage Society Meeting

LODGE NO. 154, FT. WORTH Sunday, Sept. 11-Monthly Lodge Meeting Sunday, Oct. 30-District III Meeting at Lodge Start making your plans now to 25, Ennis Sunday, Dec. 4-Metroplex Lodges' Christmas attend the State Czech Heritage Party Society meeting in Victoria on Sunday, ***

LODGE NO. 161, LAPARITA Sunday, Sept. 11-Lodge Quarterly Meeting, 11:30 a.m. at Gateway Restaurant Pleasanton ***

LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA Saturday, Aug. 27-Snider Brothers (C/W) Saturday, Sept. 3-Nashville Express (C/W) Saturday, Sept. 10-Texas Brew (C/W) Saturday, Sept. 17-The Good Bad and Ugly (C/W) Saturday, Sept. 24-South Texas Bohemian Cowboys (C/W) Sunday, Sept. 25-Social Dinner, 1-3 p.m.; Dance, music by Wilderness, 3-7 p.m.

(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. 177, ACADEMY Saturday, Aug. 27-Fire Creek (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. 180 BURLESON Saturday, Aug. 27-Treadin' Water Saturday, Sept. 3-Country Junction Saturday, Sept. 10:New South Saturday, Sept. 17-Ramblin' Rhythm Saturday, Sept. 24-Treadin' Water (All Saturday night dances: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30

October 15, 1988.

The state meeting is in conjunction with Victoria's 5th Annual Czech Day. The day's activities are listed below.

The program includes something of interest for everyone. Remember, also, that as members of CHSOT, we all Have the right to vote at the state meeting.

VICTORIA'S 5TH ANNUAL CZECH DAY Location: In the Victoria Mall next to Sears. The Mall is on Highway 77 towards Hallettsville.

1:00 - 3:00 P.M -- State Czech Heritage Society Meeting 3:00 - 5:00 P.M. -- Czech Heritage Program Czech Music History by Joe Gravanovic Identifying Memories by Doug Kubicek History, Culture, Costumes: Heritage by Jaroslav Belik Refreshments courtesy of Victoria County Czech Heritage Society.

La Quinta Inn has special rates for us. Call 512 - 572 - 3585.

Millie J. Welch --SPJST--

20/VESTNIK—Wednesday, August 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