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BROTHERHOOD HUMANITY BENEVOLENCE Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P. 0 Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 August 31, 1988 ISSN-07458800 VOLUME 76 NUMBER 33 ' r -,1111101110,

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Johnnie Marie Absher Rt. 3, Box 409. Livingston, TX; Parer s Wilhiai .shah Absher; GradvoLed: Big Sntni High; Now Attending: Big Sandy High; Major: Accounting; SPJST Member: Lodge 191

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nthia Gaye Adamcik Rt. 1, Box 76; Lot,:se, TX; Parents: Merrill and Doris Adamcik; Graduated: E: Campo High; Now Attending: El Campo High; Major: Political Science: SPJST Member: Lodge 40

Tina Renee Benner P.O. Box 297, Holland, TX; Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Benner; Graduated: Holland High; Now Attending: Temple Junior College;.

Major: Accounting; SPJST Member: Lod ge 80.

Chris E. Chudej Rt. 5, Box 377A, Hallettsville, TX; Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Alton Chudej; Graduated: Hallettsville High; Now Attending University of Texas; Major: Aerospace Engineering; SPJST Member: Lodge 4

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Kimberly Gaye Copeland 4265 County Rd., Round Rock, TX; Parents: Weldon and Carolyn Copeland; Graduated: Hutto High; Now Attending: Texas Lutheran College; Major: Business; SPJST Member: Lodge 187

Linda Ann Dolezal 906 S. Paris, Ennis, TX; Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Dolezal; Graduated: St. John High; Now Attending: Navarro Junior College; Major; Business; SPJST Member: Lodge 25

Eric Hans Fritz 302 S. Haswell Dr., Bryan, TX; Parents Otto and Melanie Fritz; Graduated: Dime Box High; Now Attending: Dime Box High; Major Undecided; SPJST Member: Lodge 13

Loma Nicole Harris 1906 Clinton, Longview, TX; Parents: James 0. and Loma Harris; Graduated: Pine Tree High; Now Attending: University of Texas (Austin), Major: Computer Science; SPJST Member: Lodge 178

Mary Beth Houseman Rt. 5, Box 961, Conroe, TX; Parents: Dorothy Ann Houseman; Graduated: Conroe Christian Academy; Now Attending: Conroe Christian Academy; Major: General; SPJST Member: Lodge 181

Shannon Lynn Hurta 3004 West Avenue R, Temple, TX; Parents: Anita Hurta; Graduated: Temple High; Now Attending: Texas A&M University; Major Business Administration; SPJST Member: Lodge 47

Lunette Renee Labaj 2222 South 47 St., Temple, TX; Parents: Edwin and Grace Labaj; Graduated: Temple High; Now Attending: Texas Tech University; Major: Accounting; SPJST Member: Lodge 15

karen Elaine Lana 26546 Westwood, Spring, TX; Parents Edward and Garnett Larza; Graduated: Oak Ridge High; Now Attending: Oak Ridge High; Major: None; SPJST Member: Lodge 40

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August 21 --- The Frank Mayborn Convention Center, in Temple, was an afternoon and evening of anticipation.

Despite sweltering heat and humidity, the State Youth Achievement Day was well attended by members of all seven districts.

After the registration and participation of YAD entries in Beseda, Craft, Talent, Royalty, Scrapbook and Photography, SL President Howard Leshikar welcomed the assembly and the "Star Spangled Banner" and the "SPJST Fraternal Song" were sung by Ruth Hanusch, of the Home Office, who was accompanied on piano by Ruth Schaeffer.

Before the Junior and Senior Beseda performances (composed of six circles from Lodges 17, 47, 74 and 84), the SL officers, directors and youth counselors were introduced. Lodge 84 Junior and Senior Beseda dancers received the State honors in both groups.

For a number of years, Cottonwood and Snook youth have been maintaining a close tie in their participation to earn merit points on a yearly basis. District III Director and Chairman of the Board, Sid Pokladnik, presented plaques to the ten top State youth; two from Lodge 6 and eight from Lodge 9. Presentations were also made by him to Junior of the Year, Rebekah See (6,881 Points) and Teenager of the Year, John See III (7,800 Points), both from Lodge Snook.

Presentation of the $1,000 scholarship by SL President Howard Leshikar was awarded to John See III. Photography (a special category) and Scrapbook also played an important part among the youth who worked many hours and excelled in their artistic skill. Lodges 13 and 39, respectively, received first place. It is our understanding that the winning scrapbook will be displayed for one year at the SPJST Library in Temple.

Those of you who were unable to view the craft section missed a creative and educational exhibition; we commend all entrants for their talent.

It was gratifying to see so many of our past State kings and queens, in attendance who were remembering their "moments" while they listened to the candidates' speech presentations. Charlotte Banik, a former State Queen and Miss SPJST acted as Mistress of Ceremony. She assisted in keeping the contestants at ease with her wit and charm.

Before the 1987 - 88 State Royalty relinquished their titles, each was given an opportunity to express their thank yous. Melissa Victorick and Michael Morris had the privilege of participating in the XXV SPJST Convention Youth Program with former "Miss Texas," Jo Thompson and they also took part in the Westfest and Caldwell Kolache Festival Parades, and the Texas Fraternal Congress.

Prior to the coronation and robing of the new State King and Queen, SYD Claudette Reese was asked by Brother Howard Leshikar to come forth to express her thoughts, and Brother Sid Pokladnik then announced that the royalty score sheets were signed and

attested to for accuracy by three district directors.

--- Miss Banik then announced the 1988 - 89 State --King Daryl Kortis, of Seaton Lodge 47 (District II) and 1988 - 89 State Queen Marcy Dorotik, of Taiton Lodge 30 (District VI). State Duke Jason Reese and State Duchess Sarah Dluhos also shared in the coronation ceremonies. undertaking day's full The functioned rather smoothly, especially, with the fine work of MC, Leonard Jansa, of San Angelo and Mistress of Ceremony, Charlotte Banik, of Waco. Special thanks also are expressed to those behind the scenes. We wish to compliment everyone for carrying out their duty, and Director Willie E. Kohutek was also a great help to the photographer, who took all YAD pictures, except Royalty. We hope to have the winners' pictures in the near future.

One can safely say that this year's State YAD was another success. ***

"From little acorns, giant oak trees grow." All of us have heard that familiar quotation at one time or another and how true it is! In 1897, in the courthouse in La Grange, Texas, a group of Czech pioneers met and founded the Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas (SPJST).

In the first six months they did not have the $500 in the treasury necessary to cover the death of a member in case one died and look at the SPJST now.

That brings us to other thoughts.

"From small beginnings" -- In 1976 a small group here in West met with the idea of having a show, on Labor Day weekend called "Westfest," composed of "arts and crafts" primarily. Then the idea grew to have some entertainment, bands and such. Three weeks before the date, Mrs. Sue Pescaia approached us with the idea of adding a "Czech Flavor" to the festival and asked if something could be done in that effort. The reply was "We'll try!" We contacted the Czech Beseda group in Abbott, Texas, The Southern District Sokol gymnasts directed by Brothers Larry Laznovsky and Jerry Milan and all contacted persons agreed to "pitch in" during band intermissions and look what Westfest has grown to be! Soon after that, Sister Maggie and Brother Ernest Grmela organized the Czech Folk Dancers of West beginning by learning the Czech and Moravian Besedas and branched out to other Texas - Czech dances soon thereafter and look at the Czech Folk Dancers of West, now.

They have recently (July 17th) returned from a 17 - day trip to Detva, Czechoslovakia where they performed at The International Folk Festival.

Dancer Terry Craig Sefcik (our older son) said: "We have been traveling around for 12 years, so we have borrowed steps and created our own dances. The older we get the more important our heritage is. Even though some of us may not be directly related to people here, there is a common bond." The dancers said they were received warmly by the Czech people, who were interested in seeing how the Texas - Czechs had adapted native dances to form a unique dance style. *** In summer 1979, Brother McClure of Dallas contacted yours truly for help to organize and re - establish a Sokol gymnastic unit in West. We agreed to call a meeting and try. It worked, and look at them, now; they are planning to build a Sokol gymnasium for about $150,000 with the help of our SPJST. Yes: "From small beginnings!"

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John Albert Lehr Rt. 1, Box 70, Paint Rock, TX; Parents: Stuart and Deanna Lehr; Graduated: Eden Consolidated ISD; Now Attending: Undecided; Major: Undecided; SPJST Member: Lodge 160

Sheryl Danette Macha 6623 Baker Rd., Needville, TX; Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Macha; Graduated: Needville High; Now Attending: Undecided; Plans to Major: Education (Math); SPJST Member: Lodge 81

Stacy Lee Matejka P.O. Box 434, Jacksonville, TX; Parents: Ron and Sue Matejka; Graduated: Jacksonville High; Now Attending: Undecided; Plans to Major: Pre - Medicine; SPJST Member: Lodge 39

Bradley L. Matous 1913 South 41st St., Temple, TX; Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Edward 0.

Matous; Graduated: Temple; Now Attending: University of Texas; Major: Psychology; SPJST Member: Lodge 47

Mark Shawn Oman 207 Metcalfe (Box 157), Hutto, TX; Parents: David and Jo Ann Oman; Graduated: Hutto High; Now Attending: Texas A&M University; Major: Poultry Science; SPJST Member: Lodge 187

Susan Shay Orsag 1609 Old Marion Rd., New Braunfels, TX; Parents: Charles and Janet Orsag; Graduated: Canyon High; Now Attending: Undecided; Major: Undecided; SPJST Member: Lodge 185

Jill Genee Parker 324 Timberlake Drive, Azle, TX; Parents: Gerald E. and Donna R. Parker; Graduated: Azle High; Now Attending: Texas A&M University; Major: Finance; SPJST Member: Lodge 154

Jason C. Perkins 1314 Corazan, Alice, TX; Parents: Carl C. and Barbara Ann Perkins; Graduated: Alice High; Now Attending: Stephan F. Austin University; Major: Pre - Medicine; SPJST Member Lodge 117

Carla Jo Pottkotter 11405 Glen Cross Dr., Dallas, TX; Parents: Ray and Kathy Pottkotter; Graduated: Bishop Lynch; Now Attending: Texas A&M University; Major: Aerospace Engineering; SPJST Member. Lodge 130

Eugene Raymond Reznii.

1529 Mapleton Dr., Dallas, TX; Parents: Raymond and Cathy Reznik; Graduated: Bishop Lynch High; Now Attending: East Texas State University; Major: Physics; SPJST Member: Lodge 84

Mary Rychlik 604 N. Johnston, Caldwell, TX; Parents: Bernard and Betty Rychlik; Graduated: Caldwell High; Now Attending: University of Texas (Austin); Major: Social Work; SPJST Member: Lodge 17

Angela Renee Sebesta Rt. 2, Box 234, Somerville, TX; Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Sebesta, Jr.; Graduated: Snook High; Now Attending: Texas A&M Elementary Major: University; Education; SPJST Member: Lodge 9

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Shelly Shirocky P.O. Box 134, Granger, TX; Parents: Joe 0. and Betty Shirocky; Graduated: Granger High; Now Attending: Mary Hardin - Baylor; Major: Nursing; SPJST Member: Lodge 20

Siptak 1506 Bernie, Rosenberg, TX; Parents: Joyce Siptak; Graduated: B.F. Terry High; Now Attending: B.F. Terry High; Plans to Major: Psychology; SPJST Member: Lodge 175

Sodek 2706 S. 55th Terrace, Temple, TX; Parents: Lewis and Nora Sodek; Graduated: Temple High; Now Attending: Temple Junior College; Major: Business; SPJST Member: Lodge 47

DeAnn Stroud S Rt. 1, Box 231, Holland, TX; Parents: Jimmy R. Stroud and Charisie Diana Stroud; Graduated: Holland High; Now Attending: Texas A&M University; Major: Biochemistry; SPJST Member: Lodge 80

4/VESTNiK—Wednesday, August 31, 1988

1 SPJST First Annual Volleyball Tournament

Melissa Ann Taisler P.O. Box 88, Holland, TX; Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Wayne Taisler; Graduated: Holland High; Now Attending: Temple Junior College; Major: Finance; SPJST Member: Lodge 80

The Supreme Lodge Board has approved the First Annual SPJST Volleyball Tournament for members 16 and over.

Each lodge is eligible to have two (2) teams represent their lodge at the district playoffs. The first and second place winners in the district will represent their district at the state finals.

Contact your local lodge officer about setting up a team for your lodge.

Teams must notify the District Youth

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Counselor of their entry in the tournament. The District Youth Counselor will be the coordinator for their respective district.

The State Tournament will be held November 5, 1988 in Temple.

There will be prizes given at the district and the state level.

Looking forward in anticipation...

Fraternally, Howard Leshikar President

—SPJSTMrs. Albert Fick, for the past three years near Bleiblerville.

Marie Susen is a member of the SPJST Lodge No. 33 since 1914.

(Article courtesy of her daughter, Mrs. Olga Fick.)

The Supreme Lodge SPJST and the members of Lodge 33 extend congratulations and best wishes to Marie Susen on reaching age 96.

Jimmy Earl Toler 200 Gateway Center #362, Kilgore, TX; Parents: Richard J. and Evanell Toler; Graduated: Sabine High; Now Attending: Undecided: Major: Business; SPJST Member: Lodge 178

District V Family Day Anton Lesak, Jr.

Joseph Dean Valek Rt. 2, Box 6, Ennis, TX; Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Joe L. Valek; Graduated: St. John High School; Now Attending: Texas A&M University; Major: Engineering; SPJST Member: Lodge 25

Anton Lesak, Jr. has recently been appointed as a sales representative for Lodge No. 57 in Gonzales. Anton has been trained in helping you or your family with your insurance needs. If you live in the Gonzales area, give him a call at AC 512 - 672 - 3371 and he will be happy to be of assistance to you.

Fraternally, Bernard M. Gebala Vice President

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Marie Susen Reaches Age 96

Jenifer Ann West Rt. 4, Box 118A, Crockett, TX; Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Steve West; Graduated: Crockett High; Now Attending: Tyler Junior College; Major: English or Pre - Law; SPJST Member: Lodge 74 —SPJST-

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lane Susen celebrated her 96th wlay on August 12, 1988. Marie Susen was born August 12, 1892 near Bleiblerville, Texas. She was one of four children born to Joe and Frances Schimara. Her sister and two brothers have passed away.

Marie (Schimara) Susen married Willie Susen on October 21, 1913.

They lived on a farm in Bleiblerville and were engaged in farming. Mr. Susen passed away in 1972.

To Marie and Willie Susen five children were born. The three living children are Olga Fick, Franklin Susen and John Susen. Two daughters, Sadie Schovajsa and Hermina Susen have passed away.

Marie Susen has 10 grandchildren and 15 great - grandchildren.

Marie Susen is living with her daughter and son - in - law, Mr. and

Dear Members: The district officers, officers of Lodge Magnolia No. 65 and some members of the Lodge No. 88 Concert Orchestra met at the Prochazka Restaurant in Crosby. Following an excellent meal we made plans for our Family Day to be hosted by Lodge No. 65 on the third Sunday in September at the American Legion Hall in Crosby.

The day starts with a covered dish dinner at 12:30 p.m.; the district will furnish the barbecue beef and each family is asked to bring a covered dish or pastry. Delores Prochazka will have charge of the pastry. Refreshments furnished by the district and Lodge No. 65 will be served before the dinner and later.

The Lodge No. 88 Choral Club under the direction of Tim Kostom and the Lodge No. 88 Czech Concert Orchestra under the direction of Vlastimil Kovanda will entertain us.

There will be 10 door prizes of $5 each donated by the district. Rita Alexander will have charge of this, so don't forget to register with her!

The meeting will convene at 2:00 p.m. and will not last long. We will elect the director of the Rest Home and the youth will be recognized.

After the meeting we will have a Social Hour with additional refreshments while you enjoy the good music of accordionist Jerry Hurta.

Don't miss this day of fellowship and fun September 18 at Crosby!

Fraternally yours, Tillie Helmcamp

—SPJSTINTEREST RATE FOR UNIVERSAL LIFE:

9% annualized effective through 10-31-88

Lodge No., 28, East Bernard Dear Members: Due to the Labor Day Holiday and local rules governing meetings, Lodge Karel Jonas has moved its September monthly meeting from the first Sunday, (the 4th) to the second Sunday, (the 11th). There will be NO change in the starting time of 2 p.m. nor the location which is the lodge hall. The normal or standard "Order of Business" will be followed with the appropriate exceptions. The agenda will cover the scheduled reports with the usual added items and any item of business needing immediate attention.

A fraternal gathering and luncheon will take place after the business meeting.

The August monthly meeting was held on the first Sunday, the 7th. The quorum, present, was fair to good.

The standing reports were accepted as given and some of the major points from the XXV Convention were covered. With no business of importance to be taken care of, the meeting adjourned.

Sisters Kortis, Hanzelka, Sontag, Brdecka, H. Kelner and Nezval along with Brothers Kubena, "Tony" Kelner and Lupik donated enough food which added to that furnished by the lodge to make the luncheon enjoyable.

While Brothers A.J. "Tony" Kelner, Anthony Kelner and this writer were making "stop gap" repair on the ceiling fans, Sisters Helen Kelner, Brdecka and Nezval were cleaning up after the luncheon and Brother Lupik swept up. As this writer has said many times in the past, without the additional help given by those who do, those of us who have to stay would be doing all of it alone. Thanks, again, folks.

To the faithful, remember to mark Sunday, the 11th on your calendars and this writer remains --Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval, President

—SPJSTLodge

No. 35, Elk

AUGUST MEETING President Henry Breitkreitz called our meeting to order at 3 p.m. on August 14, 1988.

Flag Bearer Timmy Pavelka led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to Dorothy Banik, Barbara Pavelka, Kathy Pavelka and Ernest Clemmons.

Youth Club door prize was won by Carla Cook and adult door prize by Barbara Pavelka.

There being no further business, our meeting was adjourned to a great dinner.

Sitting in for Rosie Woods, Fraternally, Verna Pavelka

—SPJSTSPJST

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

Wednesday, August 31, 1988—VESTNIK/5

Lodge Pokrok Dallas No. 84 Annual Czech Fest

L to R: District VI Director Matt Vanek, Fifty - Year Members Edwin Beyer, Ella Priesmeyer, Charles J. Hundl and Lodge 40 President Rita Vanek.

L to R: Charles J. Hundl, 50 - year member; Wilbert Hundl, son pinning pin; Director Matt Vanek.

L to R: Ella Priesmeyer, 50 - year member; Betty Priesmeyer, daughter - in - law pinning pin; Director Matt Vanek; Charles J. Hundl, 50 - year member.

L to 71: Edwin Beyer, 50 - year member; Rita Vanek, Lodge 40 president; Matt Vanek, District VI director; Ella Priesmeyer, 50 - year member.

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40 Honored Members

An open hous, was held at El Campo - Hillje SPJST Lodge No. 40 on Sunday, July 17, 1988, honoring 50 - year members. Special guests were Henrietta and Matt Vanek.

President Rita Vanek called the meeting to order at 4 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance followed by a silent moment of prayer was observed for deceased and sick members.

District VI Director Matt Vanek presented the 50 - year pins to Ella Priesmeyer, Edwin Beyer and Chas. J. Hundl.

About 75 members were present to enjoy open house and fellowship.

Leona Macha, Secretary —SPJST-

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--

Lodge No 92 , Fort Worth There are times when we wonder how the time goes so fast. It seems only a while back it was cold and now it is almost time for schools to start.

Maybe now the heat of summer will be gone. This has really been a hot year and also not much rain in most places so the farmers have had a rough time along with other industries. Now, it seems that prices will be going up in the retail stores, but the producers will not have much increases. About the rains, well, now is the time to harvest crops such as cotton and maise (what little was made) and it is starting to rain more when the crops need to be gathered. So it is a gamble either way.

I did make a trip to the south and it looked like winter but it was only cotton all budded out. (It sure did remind me of snow.) I also did see wagons loaded with cotton and grain. I believe that the southern part of our state received more rain so maybe that will help some to keep the prices down.

The lodge meeting was held this past August 13th with a nice turnout, but we were somewhat worried about the remolding because work has not started, but today, August 13th, the managers were moving things out of the bar area as the workers will start in the morning. There is a lot of moving of items around the bar area and trying to be able to continue to serve at the dances that are to be held. The managers did not mind moving things, because, after remolding is done, it will be very nice and also be more convenient to work in. All officers gave good reports and, again, the youth club led us all in the pledge of the flag. It is nice to see the youth interested in lodge activities. They will be the ones who will carry on later. It is good to see the sales representatives trying to get new members, so we have to give them credit.

Our Vice President John Paprskar was unable to be at the meeting due to his wife, Joy Paprskar being ill in the hospital. We pray that her illness will soon be over and she will be able to

attend meetings, again. John V. Motal is in the hospital, again; we also wish him a speedy recovery. John Murphy has a burned hand while fighting a fire when a fireman fell through the roof and he assisted him trying to break the fall.

Mary Cecilia Krivanek has graduated. She had to go to summer school but she has the diploma. She was in the youth club many years and she still works with the club. Also, this is late, but Connie Krivanek married Don Young on July 17th. She is the daughter of Joe Lynn and Billie Krivanek and granddaughter of Inez Krivanek and the late Joe Krivanek who was our financial secretary for several years. Our members wish the young married couple many years of happiness, together. Also, all of you older members who are in a rest home and private homes, we never forget you. We think of all of you and miss being with you. You are the ones who have left our lodge in good shape for us to follow in your footsteps. We want you to have good health always.

Our meal this time was to be done by Evelyn Spacek and Christine Zich.

They did a good job but, without Carl's help, they could not do such as washing the large pots that were used to cook in. I told all members present that I hope they enjoy the meal because I slave over a hot stove. Lots of pastries were also covered; the ladies always bring good things.

Don't forget to come to the dances that are scheduled in the calendar on the next to the last page of our Vestnik.

Also keep in mind the 50th celebration of the lodge building to be held in October of this year.

There will be a volleyball team started so, if you would like to play, please get in touch with Joella Kubala or one of the lodge officers.

Until next time all of you stay healthy and let's keep brotherhood in our minds and in that manner, we will always have lots of good friends.

Fraternally, Carl W. Zich, Reporter —SPJSTLodge

175, Fort Bend

Lodge No. 175 will meet in regular quarterly meeting on Tuesday, September 13, 1988 at 7 p.m. at Rosenberg Civic Center. Members are reminded to attend to discuss topics of interest to Lodge No. 175.

Fraternally, Milton J. Vyvial, President —SPJST-

o. 179, Warrenton

Lodge

Vice President Elgene Eckermann called the meeting to order on Thursday, August 11, 1988 at 8 p.m., due to the absence of the president.

Reporter Mike Noak read the minutes of our previous meeting, due to the absence and illness of Secretary Ricky Weyand. Financial Secretary Arnold Peters gave his report.

Treasurer Lee Leonhardt also gave his report. All reports were accepted as read.

No old business was discussed.

For new business Bingo playing was discussed. It was decided to have Bingo from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at our next meeting to be held Thursday, September 8, 1988.

Also, for new business, there was the discussion of possibly taking a trip to Sea World in San Antonio. Julie Weyand will get the information on

6/VESTNIK—Wednesday, August 31, 1988 this and report back at our next meeting.

The Food Committee decided to have fried chicken at our next meeting to be held on September 8th. Members are asked to bring side dishes to complete the meal.

There being no other business the meeting adjourned.

Fraternally, Ricky Weyand —SPJST-

SPJST Lodge 186 President O.T. Wine [left] presenting 50 - year pins to Wilton W. Chaloupka and Tracy Wine.

Ledge No. 186, Birthday Club Lodge Caldwell 88 News

SPJST Lodge No. 186 held their meeting Thursday evening at 7 p.m. on August 11, 1988 with President O.T. Wine presiding.

Following the call to order, Sister Vicky Wine led the lodge members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

Minutes of our previous meeting were read and approved.

We, the members, had voted on changing our monthly meeting to every first Thursday of each month; that will continue until further notice. The meeting will start at 7 p.m.

I hope everyone is enjoying a pleasant summer. May all your days be beautiful and may a red bird fill your window sill with lots of happiness.

Fraternally, Lydie Supak, 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-

After a week's retreat at Lakeview, I've gotten behind with my letters and many other things.

On August 10, 1988, President Kathy Trefell opened the meeting at 11:15 a.m. with a reading "People and Things." She then called the roll, and the minutes were read by Rita Alexander for Rosalee, who was still on vacation.

Treasurer Lillie Spies gave the financial report in detail.

Mary Kosut, who is chairman of Sunshine Committee, gave her report on the cards she sent to our ailing members and also asked that members report all the hours that are spent for "caring" for someone to her.

The sick members were remembered are Birdie Hilsher Pech in the Southwest Memorial Hospital with a stroke. I talked with her and she said she'll be better soon, but it will be a slow recovery. Della Kadlecek is doing fine, but Amos is still in the hospital at Heights -- we hope you'll be home soon.

Mrs. Agnes Moers joined the club, and we welcome you. We need new members, who get involved.

Cooks for September are Mary Schenburn, Gladys Pulley, Margaret Spahr and Alma McNaspy.

The Calcutta game was won by Louise Kadlecek and Willie Mae Stang. The personal gift from President Kathy was won by Bessie Dewer.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to Mary Ehret, Delores Condon, Betty Kulhanelc , Ann Green, Georgia Buchanan, Edna Froelich and Josephine Pumilia, Mary Kosut gave Grace and we adjourned at 11:45 a.m.

Remember: "How can I expand my love for others?"

Fraternally submitted by Pearl anka, 1st Vice Pres.

—SPJST-

Friendship Club Fort Worth Dear Members and Friends: Our President Jo Prochaska called our meeting to order and made our guests, Phillip Harcrow, James Crider, Annie Whitsel and June Jirik welcome. We had 30 members present.

Our Secretary Merle Kovar read the minutes of our June meeting and, after a minor correction, they were approved.

Our Treasurer Lydia Alholm gave her report and it was also accepted as read.

Our Sunshine Chairperson Anna Johnson reported on cards that were sent. Louise Oujesky expressed her thanks for the card she received and said how much they help, Ima Lou La Plant expressed her thanks for her daughter, Linda Rangel, she had to work and could not come. We are happy they are doing fine.

Elma Anderson spent 2 wonderful weeks visiting her daughter in Morgan Hill, California and attended the 50th anniversary of her sister in San Jose, California. Mary Dunlap was back in Englewood, Florida where her sister was hospitalized. Our get well wishes go to her. Linda Rangel and her family visited Sea World and all the sights in San Antonio, Texas, Jo and Frankie Prochaska and their daughters (also our members) and family, Janee and Nolan Allen and Alice and Bill Morley and their children took in the sights at San Antonio, New Braunfels and then on to Boiser City, Louisiana for the horse races.

We also extend our congratulations to Frankie Prochaska who was the top Ford salesman for 2 consecutive years.

Keep up the good work!

Roy and Lydia Alholm were leaving on August 12 - 14 to attend the Pla Mor Polka Festival in Lincoln, Nebraska, then on to Glen Ellyn, Illinois to visit their son, Tony, and family and friends in the Chicago area; next to Marquette, Michigan to visit Roy's cousin and family. On their return trip home they will attend the second Holiday Polka Festival in Omaha, Nebraska and hope to be home to attend our next meeting on September 7; guess you can tell they love to dance. May they return home safely.

Rose Steinman was our door prize winner. Mary Pavey will bring the September door prize.

Everyone really enjoyed the cold luncheon and all voted to do the same for our September 7th meeting and also agreed ' on our Thanksgiving family dinner to be held in the evening.

More details later.

"Happy Birthday" went to Mary Hale (she will be 87 on August 19), Geneva Hennessey, Bunny Tesar, Martha Boenisch, and Harold Green.

May they have many more.

Billy Star, our Hostess Committee, announced Louise Oujesky, Rosemary Gribble and Geneva Hennessey will be our September hostesses.

After the Blessing everyone enjoyed a delicious lunch and games and Father Stefula walked in and met the members and guests; said he would join us whenever possible.

I hope to see you all Wednesday, September 7 at 10:30 a.m. So until --keep smiling.

Fraternally, Mary Pavey, Reporter —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 (largest 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-

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. *** DISTRICT U 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. *** ISTRICT 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. ***

Wednesday, August 31, 1988-11ESTNiK/7 DISTRICT VI The District VI Fall Social and Meeting will be held on October 30, 1988 in the Victoria Community Center Annex, Victoria, Texas. ** *

DIST, —27 VII The District VII Fall Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, October 30, 1988 at Sokol all, 5502 Kostoryz Road hosted by Lodge No. 79, Corpus Christi. (More details later) —SPJST-

From The State Youtn SPJST Ornament 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,

Contest

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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.

Junior ese a -- Lodge 17 Mindy Suehs, Chris Story, Cheryl Cannon, Marshall Petty, Bobbi Jo Ihlenfeldt, Jason Paul, Dana Urbanovsky, Tim easley Senior eseda -- Lodge 17 Holly Suehs, Chris Beasley, Lana Urbanovsky, Chantel Sebesta, Kristen Cannon, Tommy Ihlenfeldt, Mica Petty, Tripp Warren Scrapbook 1st - Lodge 9, Snook 2nd - Lodge 39, Bryan Poster Lodge 17, New Tabor

Queen -- Trudy Krenek (13) Duchess -- Lamanda Kostelka (13) King -- Brian Faust (39)

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Scrapbook Winner -- Lodge 9, Snook; John See and Donna Schoeneman.

CRAFTS [6 - 9]

Individual Talent [6 - 9] 1st - Heather Zwernemann (17) 2nd - Mindy Suehs (17) 3rd - Kathryn Kovar (9) Tidividual Talent [10 - 12] 1st - Donna Luza (39) 2nd - Rebekah See (9) 3rd - Monica Spitzenberger (13)

Individual Talent Winners -- Heather Zwernemann [17], Donna Luza [39], Diane Luza [39], Marsha Kovar [17].

Second Place Scrapbook -- Lodge 39, Bryan; Denise Holubec, president.

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.

—SP J ST — YAD Results

From The District Youth Counselors

2nd - Lodge 17 -- Holly Suehs, Mica Petty, Chantel Sebesta, Crystal Sebesta, Kristen Cannon, Lana Urbanov sky

Individual Talent [13 - 14] 1st - Diane Luza (39) 2nd - Jennifer Kubin (39) 3rd - Denise Holubec (39) Individual Talent [15 - 17] 1st - Marsha Kovar (Lodge 17)

Foods 1st - Cheryl Cannon (17) 2nd - Cindy Sebesta (17) 3rd - Chris Story (17)

Poster Winner -- Lodge 17, New Tabor; Holly Suehs, president.

Science and Educational 1st - Dana Urbanovsky (17) 2nd - Amy Gaas (9) 3rd - Lamanda Kostelka (13)

Constructed Items 1st - Aaron Hervey (13)

Sewing 1st - Aaron Hervey (13) 2nd - Dana Urbanovsky (17) 3rd - Amy Gaas (9)

Pictorial Arts 1st - Jason Paul (17) 2nd - Tim Beasley (17) 3rd - Marshall Petty (17)

Hobby Kits 1st - Bradley Vajdak (9) 2nd - Cheryl Cannon (17) 3rd - Katy Kovar (9)

Needlecraft 1st - Aaron Hervey (13) 2nd - Katy Kovar (9) 3rd - Nicholas Rackel (13)

Handicraft 1st - Dana Urbanovsky (17) 2nd - Lamanda Kostelka (13) 3rd - Chris Story (17)

Junior Group Talent Winners -- Lodge 13, Dime Box; Stacy Spacek, Delia Wiederhold, Nicholas Rackel and Drew Davenport.

District I Youth Achievement Day Dear Vestnik Readers, On August 7, 1988, District I held its annual Youth Achievement Day at Lodge No. 13 Dime Box. A wonderful spaghetti lunch was prepared by the host lodge and enjoyed by all. Thanks to all who made this annual event such a big success. Below is a list of those who won in Craft, Talent, Beseda, Royalty, Scrapbook and Poster contests.

Senior Group Talent Winners -- Lodge 39, Bryan; Brian Faust and Jennifer Kubin.

Junior Group Talent 1st - Lodge 13 -- Delia Wiederhold, Drew Davenport, Nicholas Rackel, Stacy Spacek 2nd - Lodge 17 -- Heather Zwernemann, Cody Freeland, Casey Freeland, Chris Story, Cheryl Sebesta, Cindy Sebesta, Vince Morehead Senior Group Talent 1st - Lodge 39 -- Brian Faust, Jennifer Kubin

6 - 9 Craft Winners, L to R: Jason Paul [17], Cheryl Cannon [17], Dana Urbanovsky [17], Aaron Hervey [13], and Bradley Vajdak [9].

8/VESTNIK—Wednesday, August 31, 1988 CRAFTS [10 - 12] Foods 1st - Crystal Sebesta (17) 2nd - Rebekah See (9) 3rd - Ashley Victorick (9) Handicraft 1st - Grant Faust (39) 2nd - Randy See (9) 3rd - Darden Hervey (13) Science and Educational 1st - Randy See (9) 2nd - Monica Spitzenberger (13) 3rd - Donna Luza (39) Needlecraft 1st - Lamar Hervey (13) 2nd - Donna Luza (39) 3rd - Shaunna Lawhon (13)

Pictorial Arts 1st - Darden Hervey (13) 2nd - Chris Beasley (17) 3rd - Randy See (9) Constructed Items 1st - Darden Hervey (13) 2nd - Lamar Hervey (13) 3rd - Grant Faust (39) Sewing 1st - Rebekah See (9) 2nd - Mica Petty (17) 3rd - Lamar Hervey (13)

CRAFTS [15 - 17]

Needlecraft 1st - Marsha Kovar (17)

Foods 1st - Donna Schoeneman (9) 2nd - Melissa Victorick (9) 3rd - Marsha Kovar (17)

Pictorial Arts 1st - Brian Faust (39) 2nd - John Beasley (17)

Handicraft 1st - Susan Spacek (13) 2nd - Marsha Kovar (17)

Constructed Items 1st - Brian Faust (39) 2nd - Bruce Skrabanek (9) 3rd - John See (9)

Science and Educational 1st - Brian Faust (39) 2nd - Susan Spacek (13) 3rd - Jennifer Gold (13)

Sewing 1st - Susan Spacek (13) Hobby Kits 1st - Brian Faust (39)

Hobby Kits 1st - Ashley Victorick (9) 2nd - Randy See (9) 3rd - Rebekah See (9)

15 - 7 Craft Winners, L to R: Brian Faust [39], Susan Spacek [13], Marsha Kip v w r [17], and Donna Schoeneman [9].

10 -12 Craft Winners, L to R: Becky See [9], Randy See [9], Ashley Victorick [9], Crystal Sebesta [17], Grant Faust [39], Lamar Hervey [13], and Darden Hervey [13]. ti

1988 District I Royalty L to R: Duchess Lamanda kostelka, Lodge 13 Dime Box; Queen Trudy Krenek, Lodge 13 Dime Box; King Brian Faust, Lodge 39 Bryan.

13 - 14 Craft Winners, L to R: Jennifer Kubin [39], Denise Holubec [39], Diane Luza [39], Holly Suehs [17], and Lana Urbanovsky [17].

CRAFTS [13 -14] Handicraft 1st - Diane Luza (39) 2nd - Lana Urbanovsky (17) 3rd - Chad Kovar (9) Science and Educational 1st - Diane Luza (39) 2nd - Cheryl Schoeneman (9) 3rd - Jennifer Kubin (39) Needlecraft 1st - Denise Holubec (39) Constructed Items 1st - Lana Urbanovsky (17) 2nd - Trudy Krenek (13)

Pictorial Arts 1st - Holly Suehs (17) Sewing 1st - Jennifer Kubin (39) 2nd - Cheryl Schoeneman (9) 3rd - Lana Urbanovsky (17) Hobby Kits 1st - Jennifer Kubin (39) 2nd - Denise Holubec (39) 3rd - Diane Luza (39) Foods 1st - Holly Suehs (17) 2nd - Cheryl Schoeneman (9) 3rd - Trudy Krenek (13)

Congratulations to all those who won.

For those of you who participated and didn't bring home a ribbon, remember what John Beasley said in his royalty speech: "Participation never produces any losers, only losers never participate." Keep this in mind as you prepare for next year's YAD.

District II Volleyball Tournament The District II Volleyball Tournament held Sunday afternoon on August 14, 1988 was a huge success.

Everybody had a wonderful time and the only way it could have been better is if we had more teams, especially, from lodges that were not represented.

The spirit and enthusiasm of the members playing was great. It was hot and all players were sweating but I did not hear a grumble from anyone. The cooperation from all lodges in District II has always been great. Thank you to

I hope everyone had an enjoyable summer and are ready for school to start.

Fraternally, Susan Skrabanek District I DYC —SPJSTeveryone of you, you are great and that is what it takes.

The first place winning team was Team Number One from Lodge 47, Seaton who won a trophy and $25 for their lodge. Academy Lodge 177 won second place and a plaque plus $15 for their lodge. Taylor Lodge 29 came in third place and Team Number Two from Seaton Lodge 47 came in fourth.

It was a great day. Thanks again to everyone. Pictures of the teams are in this issue.

Let's all remember, next is our District II trip to Six Flags on September 11th. (Refer to the August 24th Vestnik issue) and then all members are invited to our 4th annual

Wednesday, August 31, 1988—VESTNIK/9

First Place Winners in District II Volleyball Tournament receiving trophy presented by DYC Frank Klinkovsky, are Seaton Lodge 47 Number One Team.

This team will compete in State Competition on November 5th.

District H Third Place Winners in Volleyball Tournament, Lodge 29 Taylor.

Back Row: Jimmie Sheppard, Jr., Jimmie Sheppard, Dorothy Markerk, Ronnie Rieger. Front Row: Nikki Rieger, Patti Rieger, Ruth Wuensche, Frances Tallas, Michael Kaiser.

Second Place Winners in District H Volleyball Tournament receiving plaque presented by DYC Frank Klinkovsky, are the players from Academy Lodge 177.

They will play in State Playoffs on November 5th.

District II Fourth Place Winners in Volleyball Tournament, Lodge 47 Seaton -Team Number Two, L to R: Lanny White, Dorothy Kohutek, Tim Reese, Joyce Skrabanek, Wallace Jez, Ja_y Pechal, DYC Frank Klinkovsky, SYD Claudette Reese.

District II First Place Winners in Volleyball Tournament -- Lodge 47 Seaton, Team Number One. Back Row: Ricky Novosad, E.J. Pechal, James Skrabanek.

Front Row: Elsie Jez, Magdalen White, and Daryl Kortis.

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District H Second Place Winners in Volleyball Tournament, Lodge 177 Academy. Back Row: Scott Galley, Donald Tomastik, David Tomastik, George Tomastik. Front Row: Josie Tomastik, Rene Tomastik, Gay Lynn Tomastik.

Supreme Lodge President and District Director observing Volleyball Tournament, L to R: SL President Howard Leshikar, Team Captain Tim Reese, DYC Frank Klinkovsky, and District H Director Willie E. Kohutek.

Fun Carnival and Fall meeting; this will be held at Lodge No. 18, Elgin.

Full details of this meeting are also in a separate letter in the Vestnik, read it.

Please don't miss this special event.

We are planning a fun - time for everyone.

By the time this letter will be printed, the State YAD will be over. A special congratulations to all state winners and all first place winners are Number One, but everyone who competed at state was already a district winner so all of you who entered state are winners. Thanks to everyone for competing and we are looking for another good year in 1989. Have a happy day.

Fraternally, Frank Klinkovsky, DYC —SPJST-

The Youth Leaders From

District III YAD At Lodge 66 Dear Youth and Members: The District III YAD was held at Lodge 66 Linden Hall in Elm Mott on June 29, 1988. I would like to thank the members, Entertainment Committee and officers for all of their help on this day.

I want to congratulate all of the Lodge 66 winners. They were: Foods (6 - 9): 2nd place - Alicia Neslony, Foods (10 - 12): 2nd place Mike Warren, Foods (15 - 17): Honorable Mention - Larry Yates

10/VESTNiK—Wednesday, August 31, 1988 Science/Education (6 - 9): Alicia Neslony Individual Talent (10 - 12): Jessika Tierce Hobby Kits (6 - 9): 3rd place - Justin Engelke, Hobby Kits (15 - 17): 1st place - Larry Yates Pictorial Arts (13 - 14): 1st place Patrick Wright Handicraft (6 - 9): 1st place - Brian Tierce, 3rd place - Jessika Tierce Constructed Items (15 - 17): 2nd place - Larry Yates Scrapbook - 2nd place Congratulations winners and each one of you who participated.

Fraternally, Gladys Yates, Yldr.

—SPJSTDistrict

III Camp

Dear Youth and Members, District III camp was July 28 through July 31, 1988 at Camp Val Verde. I think it was a good camp, and we all enjoyed ourselves very much.

I worked in the Craft Hut with SYD Claudette Reese and enjoyed visiting with her. Working in the Craft Hut gave me the opportunity to be with and to get to know each youth and counselor at camp. Bessie, I thank you for this opportunity.

Lodge No. 66 had 21 youth and 6 adults to attend camp. I know everyone enjoyed camp and is looking forward to next year. If you didn't make it this year, start making plans for next year.

District III Director Sid Pokladnik came to camp for a few days and nights. I know he enjoyed it and joined in because I saw him wiping the dinner table one day. Brother Sid, we were happy to have you visit us.

The theme for camp this year was the "Olympics." I want to congratulate each youth on their medals. A very special congratulations to Lodge 66 on their many medals.

Thank you, DYC Bessie Petr, for a good camp.

Fraternally, Gladys Yates Lodge 66 Youth Leader —SPJST-

From The Youth

Snook Youth To Honor Community Grandparents Sunday, September 11, 1988 is Grandparent Day and we are honoring all grandparents and senior citizens of our community. This event will be held at the Fellowship Hall of the Snook Brethren Church, Snook, Texas at 4 p.m.

The youth of the community will present a program for the grandparents starting at 4 p.m.

Refreshments will be served.

Publicity Chairmen: Cheryl Schoeneman Melissa Victorick Chad Kovar Bruce Skrabanek Shayna Vajdak (8-22-88) —SPJSTLodge

Dear Readers, The SPJST youth group of Dime Box held their monthly meeting on August 7 at 1 p.m. There were 19 members and 6 adults present.

District I YAD winners from our lodge were recognized. Thirteen members from Lodge 13 competed in the State YAD on August 21st.

Door prizes were won by Wendy Reeves, Monica Marmelah and Jennifer Gold.

We are sponsoring a dance on Friday, November 4 to raise money.

Texas Unlimited Band will be playing.

We will help work in the Bingo stand at the Firemen's Picnic on September 4th.

We picked up trash on Monday, August 15 along our "Adopt - a Highway on FM 141." Special thanks to everyone who helped.

Fraternally, Darden Hervey (12) (8-23-88) —SPJST-

Letters

Attention District III Youth Dear Members, The District III fall meeting will be held October 30, 1988 at Lodge 25 in Ennis. I want to encourage each youth to make plans to attend this meeting.

There will be a Volleyball Tournament for all of the youth. Each participating youth will receive a T shirt. Each youth on the winning team will be given $10.

If you have any questions regarding this day, please contact our youth leader or DYC Bessie Petr.

I'm looking forward to seeing you in Ennis.

Fraternally, Butch Wigley (7) District III Reporter (8-23-88) —SPJST-

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9 Youth Club Meeting

The August 3, 1988 meeting of Lodge 9 Snook Youth Club was called to order at 7 p.m. by President John See. Randy See led in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

Melissa Victorick had the roll call and the reading of our minutes.

John See read the old and new business topics.

Our speaker was Mr. Dennis Gaas; he gave his program on choking.

Remember, our Lodge 9's annual dues of $2 each are due.

Our next meeting will be September 7 at 7 p.m. We adjourned the meeting.

Fraternally, Rebekah See (11) Reporter (8-25-88) —SPJST-

47 Youth Activities

Lodge

Dear Members, Congratulations, Daryl and Jason!

Other winners at State YAD were Jason Smith -- 2nd place and our Scrapbook was 3rd. Hoohray!

We ate at Pistol Pete's Pizza.

Frankie and Mrs. Klinkovsky came, too, and brought some candy. Thanks!

Judy made a celebration cake for our State King *aryl Kortis and his Duke Jason Reese.

Some members also picked up trash for our "Adopt - A - Highway."

Remember: Youth Club meeting on September 1st, District II Six Flags, Lock - in September 16 and District II fall meeting.

Fraternally, Jason Smith (7) (8-25-88) —SPJST-

39 Youth Win State Scrapbook

Lodge

Dear Members, Lodge 39 Bryan Youth Club held our monthly meeting on August 14, 1988 at 3 p.m. After the meeting we played games. We had a potluck supper.

We went to State YAD on August 21st. Lodge 39 Youth Club won first place on the Scrapbook. There was a lot of stiff competition in Talent as well as Crafts.

I hope to see everyone at our next meeting on September 4th.

Fraternally, Denise Holubec (8-25-88) —SPJSTLodge

88 Youth Club

Dear Vestnik Readers, The youth club of Lodge 88, Houston, held a "fund - raiser and social" on Saturday, August 6, 1988 beginning at 11 a.m.

The day began with the fund - raiser part -- a car wash which was held in the back parking lot by the playground and pool. We washed all incoming cars for $3 and the trucks and vans were $5.

Of course, we accepted all donations from anyone. Our washing and drying of cars and such turned the day into a successful money - making event.

Afterwards, members of the youth club engulfed two large watermelons which were donated by a special friend of the youth club. Then, they spent the rest of the day being total pool potatoes at the local lodge's pool. So, just about everyone went home with some part of their body sunburned.

All in all, the hot day was full of many adjectives -- sweating, washing, drying, swimming, eating, burning and, most of all, earning lots of green stuff sometimes called money. Hey, what more could anyone have asked for! Anyway, I enjoyed a wonderful day along with many of my fellow youth club members.

Fraternally, Crystal Wallace (16) Vice President (8-23-88) —SPJSTLodge

66 Youth Club

Dear Members, The August 18 meeting of Lodge No. 66 Youth Club was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by President Mike Warren.

Kathy Warren led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

There were 19 members and 8 adults present. Guests Kevin Powell and Sarah Barak were introduced.

There will be a cake walk at Linden Hall on August 27th. Tuesday, August 23rd, we'll go to the Schulmn 5

Theater in Waco. We will meet there at 7 p.m. August 21st was State YAD at Temple.

September 3rd, we will meet at St. Mary's Catholic Church at 9:30 a.m. for the Westfest Parade in West if you want to be in it.

The District III fall meeting will be in Ennis on October 30th.

Jamie Williams is a new member of Lodge No. 66. Welcome to our club.

We will sell tickets on a quilt to go to Six Flags on October 1, 1988. We'll also donate $50 to Tracy Glatter who has lukemia.

Our meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Our next meeting will be on September 8th.

Fraternally, Candace Pavlicek (11) Reporter (8-24-88) [Editor's Note: Candace, your letter was sent to the Home Office which delayed your letter for the August 24th issue; send your letters to: Vestnik, PO Box 85, West, TX 76691 before Thursday noon.]

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Expression Of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 47, Seaton on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed sister YVONNE A. OCHS, who passed away in a Temple hospital Saturday, June 4, 1988 at the age of 55.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m.

Monday, June 6 at Harper - Talasek Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Ray Weber and the Rev. Steve Henze officiating. Burial was in Bellwood Memorial Park in Temple.

Mrs. Ochs was born in Taylor to Edward Franklin and Lola Fox Raven.

She grew up and attended Taylor schools. She moved to Temple where she owned and operated Ochs Poodle Grooming for 20 years. She retired 2 years ago. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Temple.

Survivors are her husband, Charles Ochs of Temple; two daughters, Sharon Wills of College Station and Deborah Hansen of Temple; her mother, Lola Ging of Taylor; two stepbrothers, Glen Ray Ging of Taylor and Curtis Ging of Granger; one stepsister, Shirley Townsend of Taylor and four grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family requested memorials be made to the Cancer Research Department at Scott and White Memorial Hospital in Temple.

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

Resolution Committee: Adeline Kohutek Dorothy Pechal Martha Klusacek —SPJST-

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Pallbearers were Marvin Hurta, John Sliva, Jamie Sliva, David Woodson, E.R. Vacek, Billy Jalufka, Mark Richardson and A.V. Bosak.

Honorary pallbearers included Edwin Hurta, Jr., Lawrence Hurta, Mike Richardson, Lee Richardson, Marshall Richardson and Shelton Herbert, Jr. Arrangements were by Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Dorothy Hahn Frank Hahn, Sr. Marie Morris —SPJST—

We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 148 El Maton, Texas on behalf of our membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother F.J. [SONNY] HURTA, age 68, of Midfield, Texas, who passed away August 7, 1988.

Brother Hurta was born August 11, 1919 in Sample, Texas to Frank Joe and Anna (Mikus) Hurta.

Brother Hurta was a member of SPJST since December 12, 1936 and a member of Blessing Masonic Lodge No. 411 AF&AM. Survivors include his wife, Edith Richardson Hurta; three sons, Frank Joe Hurta, Jr., Bill Hurta and Sam Hurta; three daughters, Priscilla Wayman, Susie Hurta and Gay Barrette; two brothers, Al Hurta and Edwin Hurta; eleven grandchildren and one great - grandson.

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to the bereaved family of our departed brother FRANK V. SPANHEL, who passed away Saturday, August 6, 1988 in a Temple hospital at the age of 80.

Funeral services were held Monday, August 8 at 2 p.m. at the Sheffield Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Gary Backham officiating. Burial was in Wilson Valley Cemetery.

Mr. Spanhel was born in Stringtown to Frank and Rose Kamas Spanhel. He was a farmer and dairy farmer until 1958 when he established the Academy Welding Shop. He helped organize the Farm Bureau in 1942. He was a gymnast and was an instructor in Sokol. He served on the Academy School Board for 18 years. He was an active member at Star Hall, serving as president and numerous committees, always willing to lend a helping hand as long as he could. He married Eleonora Shiller on November 29, 1933.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Frank V. Spanhel of Little River Academy; two sons, Frank V. Spanhel, Jr. of Little River - Academy and James "Jimmie" Spanhel of Sparks; two daughters, Betty Sitz of Little River - Academy and Pat Ramthun of Gatesville; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

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

Resolution Committee: Adeline Kohutek Dorothy Pechal Martha Klusacek —SPJST-

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be held Saturday, September 10 at Olmos Community Hall on Road 797 about eight miles west of Skidmore.

Those attending are asked to bring enough food for their family and guests. Plates, cups, napkins, tableware, tea and coffee will be furnished. Other drinks should be brought by individuals.

Registration will begin at 10:30 a.m., followed by a noon meal. Supper will begin at 5 p.m.

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Zajicek Family Reunion

Catherine Kline

These three young athletes have recently culminated the 1988 Baseball Season in Temple. Each participated in their district area categories -- L to R: Chad Mikulas, Mark Haisler and Timothy Psencik.

Mighty Casey Not SPJST Member - But This Trio Is!!!

Chad Mikulas, son of Jerry and Betty Mikulas, is a team member of the Temple Police Association. His team represented Temple in the Freshman League (10 - 12 age). Chad rotates positions between first base and pitcher. His team's record for 1988 include Temple City Champs, District Champs, and finished 8th in the State Playoffs. Chad is a member of SPJST Lodge 47.

Mark Haisler, son of Jerry and Helen Haisler, played on the Coke

Team for Temple in the Junior League (13 - 15 age). Mark's playing positions include catcher and first base. His team's record is Temple City Champs and finished second in district. Mark is a member of SPJST Lodge 47.

Timothy Psencik, son of Glenn and Ruth Psencik, is a member of the Temple Dr. Pepper Team in the Midget League (8 - 9 age). Timothy's position played is first base. His team's record includes City National League Champs, District Champs, and for the second year in a row finished in the top five position in the State Playoffs.

Timothy is a member of SPJST Lodge 24.

—SPJSTAssociation of Jazz Educators Special Citation for outstanding musicianship at the Longhorn Jazz Festival at University of Texas for two consecutive years; Band Rank Leader and Section Leader and as lead alto was named outstanding member of THS Highlighters, a Jazz Band. Her instruments are soprano, alto or tenor saxophone and guitar.

In addition to her music achievements, Denise graduated with high honors in the top 10 percent of her class of 432. (Denise is a member of SPJST Lodge No. 24, Cyclone and is the daughter of Supreme Lodge Secretary - Treasurer Leonard and Dorothy Mikeska.)

—SPJST-

Scholarship Recipient

KSU Denise Mikeska

Member Receives Music Awards

Catherine E. Kline received a $500 'scholarship from Kent State University to attend their Honors Program this summer from June 12 to July 16. She Denise Mikeska, a recent graduate received three credit hours each from of Temple High School, was the 1988 the two courses, Astronomy and recipient of the Bob Greshan Psychology. She stayed on the campus Memorial Scholarship Award which is for the five - week period. presented each year to the outstanding They also visited the Cleveland THS Band student. She also received Museum, saw the play "Our Town" several music awards which included and attended a concert of the U.I.L. Achievement Award; Temple Cleveland Orchestra.

Association of Gifted Students Fine Catherine is the daughter of Richard Arts Band Award; National and Dorothy Kline of Cuyahoga Falls,

Ohio and the granddaughter of Edwin and Betty Jurica of Corpus Christi, Texas.

Catherine and Dorothy Kline are members of Lodge No. 117, Robstown.

(Submitted by Dorothy Jurica Kline) — SP J ST—

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Janine Veselka Janine Veselka, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Veselka of Taylor, Texas graduated from the University of Texas at Austin May 21, 1988. Miss Veselka received her BBA in marketing in May and will be awarded a second degree in management in December.

Janine is employed by Deluxe Corporation of St. Paul, Minnesota.

Miss Veselka has begun her new career as a sales representative and is currently in training in the San Antonio, Texas area.

(Janine is a member of SPJST Lodge No. 187, Round Rock -- Ed)

—SPJST-

'unionc .1ave:Ika 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 ***

Hanus Reunioil A family reunion of the descendants of Vaclav and Marie (Kral) Hanus will

On Saturday, July 16, 1988, the descendants of Thomas and Veronika Zajicek held their family reunion at the SPJST Lodge No. 15 Hall in Buckholts, Texas.

Registration of the 230 relatives attending began at 10 a.m. A catered meal was served at 12:30 p.m., with Tommy Zajicek, great - grandson, saying the Grace before we ate.

Thomas and Veronika Zajicek immigrated to America from Czechoslovakia. They settled in the Wesley community in Washington County, Texas near Buckholts on a farm where their ten children grew up; five sons, Joe, John, Frank, Albert and Louis Zajicek; and five daughters, Frances (Zajicek) Ruzicka, Mary (Zajicek) Hamusek, Lydia (Zajicek) Kadera; Annie and Albina Zajicek who never married. Louis Zajicek, 85, the baby of this large family, is the only survivor of this Zajicek family.

All of these ten children's families were recognized; namely, the late John and Theresa Zajicek family had the largest attendance; Louis Zajicek was the oldest to attend; Ragon Mychall Ritchey, two - month - old daughter of Mike and Robin (Turner) Ritchey of Big Spring, was the youngest.

Lydia Zajicek Mewhinney; her son, Bob, and family and daughter, Billie, and her daughter, Tracy, traveled the longest journey from Hillsboro, Oregon. This was Lydia's first trip home in 53 years. She met her baby sister, Carol Jean Baggerey, for the first time. These two are the daughters of the late Frank and Louise Zajicek.

Everyone was happy to see Mary (Zajicek) Eunice of Florida, daughter of the late Joe and Carolina Zajicek; some relatives haven't seen her in almost 60 years.

Relatives attending came from Wyoming, Florida, Oregon, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Schertz, San Marcos, Corpus Christi, McKinney, Saginaw, Sugarland, Tyler, Waxahachie, Austin, Kerrville, Temple, Georgetown, Moody, Rogers, Rockdale, Bryan, Leander, Rosebud, Coppers Cove, Garland, Cameron, Waco, Belton, Alvin, Liverpool, Balch Spring, Irving and Buckholts.

Relatives spent the day making acquaintances visiting and dancing, which was enjoyed by all who attended.

We all were happy to have with us, Mr. and Mrs. John Huber of Austin.

Mrs. Huber is the former Lillie Stasa, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Stasa, real good friends since our childhood.

We want to thank each and everyone who, in any way, helped make this day a huge success.

Thank you, very much, Brother Editor, for printing this article for the Zajicek Reunion.

Mrs. Edward Svoboda Route 2, Box 120 Rosebud, Texas 76570 --SPJST-

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Oda. Dopisovatehl Krouiek teskSich 2en Dallas, Texas Nage srpnova schnze byla pekne nav gtivena, piesto ze bylo velike horko, pies 100 stupfiu; potiebujeme degt, aby se ochladilo!

Povstanim jsme vzdali piisahu nagi vlajce a Venu g i Kueerove, Pat Pievratilove a Frantigku Kolenovskemu.

Nagi hoste byli Bohumil Zvolanek, Franti gek Hou2vieka, Julius PodhradskY, Roy Alholm, Gilbert Kalich, Filip Reames, Karel Kocian, Frantigek Noska, Alvin Elg ik a Franti gek Smith.

Zvlagte byly piivitany elenky, ktere delgi dobu nebyly ve schnzi a sice: Rit2ena Noskova, Lidu ge Dirxsova, Marie Kowalova a Linda Kartousova.

VzpominkovY listek byl zaslan Elle Barto gove a Bohumilovi Carperovi.

Listky s pianim k uzdraveni byly zaslane Marta Kocianove, Lidce Moranove, Josefu Vlkovi, Frantigku Kolenovskemu, Dickovi Groundovi a Tomagi Robertsonovi. Kvetiny byly dodany sestie Rti2ene Kopeekove a noeni ko g ile sestie Lidce Moranove, ktere byly nemocne. Pieji jim brzke uzdraveni.

Warn k narozeninam byly zaslane sestram Anne Zvolankove a Stacy Athasove.

Nova adresa na sestru Betty Jean Bellovou je: 3401 Oak Trail Drive, Rowlett, Texas 75088; (214) 412-3766.

Obéd hostily Lilinka Graeserova, Ru2ena Noskova, Lidu ge Dirxsova a Marie Fritzova. Obed byl vYbornY a vgeho dost. Diky!

V upominku na zesnule darovaly sestry na Josefa Janieka -- Ella May Faraizlova, na Annu NoskovouR62ena Noskova, na sestry Pat Prevratilovou Rtifiena Kopeekova a na pana Franti gka Kolenovskeho -Bo2ena a Gilbert Kalichovi. skY Bylo nam oznameno, 2e na Ce Den na Dallasske vYstave v zaii bude piitomen Guverner Mike Dukakis--Vicki Kohnova oznamila, 2e vylet na 4. eervence v Sokolovne se dobfe vydafil-- byla jsem pritomna a skuteene program byl zajimavy a obed vYbornY. Nav gteva byla velika, nebo se podfleli na programu z celeho Texasu.

Nage piedsedkyne Berta Podhradska nam piipomnela abychom pfemYglely, jak a kde chceme oslavovat blWcI se svatky Vanoeni!

Dvefni cenu darovala sestra Libuge Smithova a vyhrala sestra Liduge Alholmova.

Sestra Zvolankova darovala kvetiny na stül diednikfi. Sestra Bo2ena Kalichovi donesla basnieku nazvem "Babieein pracovni den," co 2 bylo zajimave, diky!

Tim se schitze ukoneila, pane jsme se pobavili a te gime se na prigti schuzi, ktera se bude konat prvni cvrtek v zaii (1.). Na zdar!

Zdenka Kebrdlova Skotakova, Vage Cesyd dopisovatelka 1912 Longmeadow Drive Arlington, TX 76015

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Kurs teskeho

jazyka v Alief.

Aliefska Veeerni g kola zahaji sedmeho zaii 88 dal gi kurs hovorove eegtiny. Toto vyueovani bude ope't ve stiedu, dvanact tdnü, od sedmi do deviti hodin veeer, v2dy s pulhodinou navic pro pokroeile studenty. Tento kurs bude zase zameren na jednoduchou konversaci se zaklady mluvnice k roz gifeni hovorovYch moinosti vgude kde je eeska fee pou2ivana. Dalgi informace ohledne tohoto vyueovani zdeli zajemcnm kancelai Aliefske Veeerni gkoly.

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

P.S. Vyueovani ee gtiny a ueeni se Ceske teei je nutne k zachovani nageho narodniho dedictvi tu v Texasu.

Studiem eeskeho jazyka stave se ka2dY eesko-americky student a studentka mnohem vic etnicky uveclomelY uvedomeld. Jeliko2 eeska mluva path mezi slovanske jazyky, ktere tvofi nejvet gi 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, piatele a zname. Zapis je ino2nY jii ted' v srpnu; neeekejte prosim tedy o2 na posledni chvili!

UCitel John J. Karas z Houstonu.

Ueme se eesky Let Us Study Czech!

Lekce sedmadvacata-Lesson 27 Before we go on to adverbs, let's look at terms having to do with students and colleges.

STUDENTI a KOLEJ VOCABULARY kolej- college; also students' dormitory mistnost- room pfizemi- ground floor poschodi- story, floor kuchyne- kitchen kancelai- office diadovna- (adm.) office eitarna- reading room knihovna- library gatna- cloakroom un-t rvarna- wash room sprcha- shower

jegte- also, yet nabytek- furniture byt- flat, or apartment tifednik- official skiin- closet, cupboard gaty- clothes kfeslo- armchair tistiedni topeni- central heating potom- then, afterwards piednagka- lecture, speech poslucharna- lecture room mluvnice- grammar rozumim- I understand mluvim- I speak trochu- a little jestli2e- if (conj.) rychle- quickly (adv.) pomalu- slowly nahlas- loudly mesfc- month, moon piirozenY- natural dfilditY- important rozhovor- conversation kam?- Whither? (showing action) kde?- Where? (no action) penize- money zprava- information, news, report rodie'e- parents jak Casto?- how often? tYden- week prace- work man2elka- wife man2e1- husband zietelne- distinctly spisovatel- writer chyba- mistake pravopis- spelling romAn- novel ***

Exercise Translate the following sentences, which use words from the above vocabulary listing: 1. Vidime tam na gi kolej.

2. Moje mistnost je dole.

3. Rite! ma mistnost v pfizemi.

4. Hlavni budova ma gest poschodi.

5. V pfizemi mame jidelnu a kuchyni.

6. Hlavni budova ma take kanceldie, eitarny, a ruzne jine mistnosti.

7. Nahofe mame, pokoje, gatny, umYvarny, a sprchy.

8. Kde vy mate Va g byt?

9. Bydlite je gte mimo mesta 10. Mate koupenY novY nabytek?

11. Bratr Alois je diednikem v koleji.

12. Koupil jste si nova gaty?

13. Nage kolej ma zarizene tistredni topeni.

14. Pan profesor nam ka2dY den piednagi.

15. Pain ueitelka nam piednagi v poslucharne.

16. Ona mluvi moc rychle.

17. Pan Svetlik mluvi pomalu.

18. Nerozumim, kdy2 nemluvi oni nahlas.

19. Pig i domii ka2dY mesic.

20. Je to piirozenY a dulditY 21. Mel jsem s panem Dvoiakem kratkY rozhovor.

22. Kam jedete?

23. Kde jste byl?

24. Rodiee mi posilaji po gtou penize.

25. Jak e'asto pie g domu?

26. Já phi ka2dY den.

27.maj mantel kond svoji pisemnou praci zretelne.

28. Capek byl velikY eeskY spisovatel.

29. Ceti jste jeho romany?

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Poiddek- Thoughts for todayZvykni si ukladati sve veci na jiste misto, abys, kdy2 jich potrebujeg, snadno je mohl nalezti.

Tim uspofis sobe a jinYm mnohe mrzutosti, uchrani g se mnohe gkody, piijdeg vgude v pravY Cas a vyhne g se mnohe vYeitce, ano i trestu ze strany rodien a uditelii svYch. Zanechej vgech marnYch hadek.

Dbej jen v2dycky o poiadek. ***

Discuss this thought with your parents. Get them to explain it to you.

-SPJSTLearn

Czech With Us

54th lesson. Verbal prefixes. pro-: pro-: a) motion through sth., penetration Progli jsme branou a dostali jsme se na nadvori hradu.- We went through the gate and got into the courtyard of the castle. Ostry vitr pronikal odevem jako n1.- Sharp wind penetrated the clothes like a knife. b) to do sth. intensively, thoroughly Mam rad dobfe propeeenY ( = propect) biftek.- I like a steak well done.

Musim si to poiadne promyslet.- I must think it over thoroughly. c) to spend or lose time or sth. else by doing so Jako mladi jsme nejednou protancovali celou noc.- When young we often danced through the whole night.

Dostal jsem chfipku a prole2e1 celY tYden v posteli.- I got flu and spent the whole week (lying) in bed. The soccer team lost the match by 3:0.- Fotbalove mu2stvo prohralo zapas 3:0. pie-: pfe-: a) across, from one place to another Musite pfejit ulici.- You must cross the street. Chlapec pfelezl plot.- The boy climbed over the fence. Novakovi se piestehovali do Brna.- The Novak's moved (from Praha) to Brno.

IV Brne musite pfestupovat.- You must change trains in Brno. b) to divide into parts, to separate Pfelomila kostku cukru a polovinu vhodila do galku.- She broke the lump of sugar and put one half into the cup. Proto2e jsme nemohli rozvazat uzel, museli jsme provaz pfestfihnout.- Because we could not undo the knot, we had to cut the string (into halves- by means of scissors). c) to make a mistake by doing sth.

Jeho dopis byl pinY pieklepn ( = klepat, to type).- His letter was full of typing errors. Chtel jsem Het veeer, ale pfefekl jsem se a fekl jsem veera. My tongue slipped and I mixed the two words...Ueitel piehledl nekolik chyb.- The teacher overlooked several mistakes. d) to do sth. once more, better V te praci jsou chyby, musite to prepsat.- There are mistakes in your thesis, you must rewrite it. Ulice byla nedavno piejmenovana.- The street was given a new name recently. e) the unusual quantity of sth., too much Kuchaf pfesolil polevku.- The cook put too much salt into the soup.

14/VESTNIK-31. srpna 1988

Trochu jste se piepracoval, musite odpoeinout, fekl mi lekaf.--- You overworked yourself, you must rest for a couple of days... f) from the beginning till the end Dva roky pfdly.— Two years passed.

Boufku jsme pfeekali v jeskyni.— We waited in the cave till the storm was over. Preeet1 jsem easopis od prvni do posledni stranky. g) to overcome so.o. or sth.

Otec byl doma vkly pfehlasovdn, maminka i babieka byly proti.— The father was outvoted, the mother and grandmother being against it. Chlapec pfemohl strach a skoeil.— The boy overcame fright and jumped.

JAN HOLUB

Mesto dvojeat o

meste Trenein se na Slovensku fika, e je mestem dvojeat. Od poedtku roku 1988 se v tamni nemocnici narodilo 37 parti dvojeat a v teto petiletce (1986-1990) 112 pies sto. Neni take bez zajimavosti, e v "souboji" pohlavi vedou s nepatrnym naskokem chlapci. (lab)

Praga 198 Svetovd vYstava po gtovnich znamek PRAGA 1988, kterd se uskuteeni v hlavnim meste Ceskoslovenska od 26. srpna do 4. zdfi, se stane zrcadlem svetove 'znarnkove tvorby a filatelie., Oeekavaji to od ni pofadatele -Ministerstvo dopravy a spojfi a Svaz eeskoslovenskYch filatelista - partnefi, ktefi spoleene pofddaji v Praze etvrtou svetovou vystavu.

Na PRAG-u 88 bylo pozvano 166 zahranienich po gtovnich spra y a 33 pogtovnich muzei. Krome nich zde budou vystavovat sberatele z vice nesi padesati zemi. Mezindrodni vYznam expozice PRAGA 88 v gak nespoeiva jen v tleasti, ale take v torn, e v jejim prtbehu bude uspofdddno mno'Istvi vYznamnYch mezindrodnich akci. Bude to predev§im 57. kongres Mezindrodni filatelisticke federace (FIF), zaseddni odbornych komisi FIP, kongres Mezindrodniho sdru2eni dopravnfch a po§tovnich muzei a vet giny dalgich organizaci zabYvajicich se znamkovou tvorbou a filatelii. Tyto akce, krome vYstavy same, dokazuji, 2e pogtovni

Prvni evropska kniha o ryban Rybolov je jednim z nejstargich zpilsobit, jak si elovek obstardval potravu. Je pfirozene spojovan pfedev§im s pfimoiskYmi krajinami.

Prvni evropskou knihu o rybafstvi v rybnicich, kterd byla pfelohna do nekolika jazyku, vydal uh roku 1599 6eskY biskup Janus Dubravius (Jan Skala z Doubravky). Profesor Antonin Frie (1832-1913), autor svetoznameho pojednani o 2ivote labskeho lososa (Salmonidae), byl zakladatelem prvni stanice pro vYzkum sladkYch vod v Evrope roku 1888. (lab)

Sportovni tfidy

Nejvetgi telovSTchovna jednota v SSR

V hlavnim meste Ceskoslovenska jsou na tfinacti be2nych zalladnich g koldch sportovni tfidy, z nich2 jsou tfi zamefeny na atletiku, d ye na plardni, pet na kopanou a tfi na ledni hokej.

Jednou z nejvet gich telovYchovnych jednot v CSSR je Bohemians Praha.

Registruje tem& osm tisic elena, ktefi ziskali v roce 1987 petatficet pfeborniku a mistril republiky. (lab)

BEAUTIFUL CZECH TAPES! !

Labor Day Weekend

Two lovely cassettes available entitled:

'Classics from Czechoslovakia"

mom 11•0••■

"Czech Christmas and Religious Favorites"

•••

Saturday & Sunday September 3 & 4

West, Texas

zndmka a filatelie se stale vice stava kulturni spoleeenskou zalditosti podporujici mirovou spoluprdci a vzdjemne porozumeni mezi narody.

Ostatne doklddd to i heslo vYstavy PRAGA 88 "Po gtovni znainka a filatelie - svet poznani a miru."

Pofadatele vYstavy se snallli phi vYberu expondtft, ktere bude hodnotit mezindrodni jury, vybrat jak vysoce hodnotne expondty co nejvet giho poetu zemi a tizemi vydavajicich po§tovni znamky, tak vynikajici exponaty z co nejvet§fho poe'tu nametii.

Pofadatele vYstavy PRAGA 1988 oeekdvaji, he mezi nav§tevniky bude mnoho zahranienich turistu, ktefi se v Ceskoslovensku zdrii &le neh potrva PRAGA 88. Proto pro ne pfipravili -prostfednictvim cestovni kanceldie CEDOK - mnoho doprovodnYch programil (1d)

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.

rn lj Cike;rt, *Rybiaa *U Studcinky

• Ti a ck rclt Pozdravuj ens

•Zd r Ana es Maria • Narodi 1 so Kr istus Pan

Lyrics included - 17 songs on each tape -

great

gifts!!!

Send $8.50 plus $1.50 postage & handling for each tape to EAST BERNARD CZECH SINGERS, c/o Martha Viktorin, Rt. 2, Box 224. , East Sernard, Texas 77435.

Custom Czech Wear!

Admission: ••••

Czech out "Maggie's Fabric Patch" for custom-made Czec:i costumes and vests. Also available trims from Czechoslovakia and authenic costumes. Call or come by for price quotations.

SEPARATE ADMISSION CHARGE EACH DAY Admission good for all dances, entertainment, exhibits & activities within the festival grounds

Maggie's Fabric Patch

Children 6-12: $1.00

Adults: $3.00

Children under 6 admitted free when accompanied by an adult.

120 North Main West, Texas 76691 (817) 826-5189

FREE SHUTTLE BUSES From Downtown To Festival Grounds

POLKA BANDS

CELEBRATION!

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

Sunday, September 18 SPJST Lc,..1ge No. 79, SOKOL Corpus Christi Hall 5502 Kostoryz Road

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

Celebrating 10th Anniversary of Hall

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

W/BBQ Brisket/Sausage Dinner Serving from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sunday (Large Tent)

(Meal Tickets: Pre-sale, $4; at Door, $4.50)

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

HaroldStnOches. 8:30PMto12A.V

Sunday (Small Tent) Country Polka Boys Brave Combo Czech Harvesters

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.M

WESTFEST CULTURAL PROGRAM Saturday, September 3, 1988

Sunday, September 4, 1988 Maxine Sdak, Comain•tor

Maxine Seidl, Coordinator

12:30 1:00 1:30 2:00 3:00 4:00 4:30 5:00 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00-10:00

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.). The Clown of Austin The Bavarian Two of Austin

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 Ital ian Tarantella Dancers of Dallas Diamond Jubilees-. Squares of Grand Prairie El Folklorico Juvenil de Waco Norwegians Leikarringen of Dallas NTSU German Dancers of Denton Sokol of West Gymnasts Exhibition C.J. The Clown of Austin

•Sokol Gymnastic Exhibition from 1 to 2 p.m.

•Dance from 2 to 6 p.m.; Music by The Red Ravens

PUBLIC INVITED (This Dance Only – No Reservations) Phone: (512) 852-9042 or (512) 387-1384

(Paid)

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 prijme kaidou eastku odkudkoliv na teto zemkouli.

Wednesday, August 31, 1988-VESTNIK/15 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)

SPJST CALENDAR

***

LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND 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). -

FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Friday, Sept. 2-Work at Lodge Hall/Finish Settig 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 West High School Class Reunion Saturday, Oct. 1-Family Day for 1968 Class Reunion ***

LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX 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 Saturday, Oct. 1-Private Saturday, Oct. 8-Debonaires Saturday, Oct. 15-Texas Unlimited Sunday, Oct. 16-St. John Church Dinner Saturday, Oct. 22-Open Saturday, Oct. 29-Leather and Lace Sunday, Oct. 30-FREE DANCE; music by Eddie Ray and The Polka Dots, 4-8 p.m. ***

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 1 Fall Meeting and Volleyball Tournament ***

LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN 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) ***

LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Saturday, Sept. 3-Silver City Tuesday, Sept. 6-Regular Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 12-Board Meeting Saturday, Sept. 17-Firecreek Saturday, Sept. 24-Sterling Country Saturday, Oct. 1-Sterling Country Tuesday, Oct. 4-Regular Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 15-Firecreek (Bingo every Wednesday night, 7 p.m.; Kitchen/Bar Open; Lic. #1-74-0875354-3) ***

LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS 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. 29, TAYLOR (Lodge 29 Adult Meeting every 2nd Sunday, 4 p.m.; Youth Club Meeting, 3 p.m.) ***

LODGE NO. 32, VICTORIA

***

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.

Saturday, Sept. 17-Lynda Gayle and Company Saturday, Sept. 24-Billy Roy/Heart of The Night Saturday, Oct. 1-Texas Sugar Sunday, Oct. 2-RVOS Annual Meeting w/Tureen Supper, 3 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 8-Cherokee Rose Sunday, Oct. 9-Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m.; Youth Club Meeting, 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 15-Dakota Saturday, Oct. 22-Billy Roy/Heart of The Night Saturday, Oct. 29-Cherokee Rose (Lodge Meetings 2nd Sunday at 3 p.m.; Youth Meetings 2nd Sunday at 2:30 p.m.) ***

LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN 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.m.; also Sandwich Supper ***

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

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Thursday, Sept. 1-Lodge & YC Meetings, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 3-Eddie Ray and The Polka Dots Saturday, Sept. 10-Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five Friday, Sept. 16-Moostash Joe of Nebraska, 8 to 12 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) Saturday, Oct. 1-Texas Turkey Band Saturday, Oct. 8-Lee Roy Matocha Saturday, Oct. 15-Wence Shimek Saturday, Oct. 22-Harold Strand Orchestra Saturday, Oct. 29-Eddie Ray and The Polka Dots LODGE NO. 54, WEST Sunday, Sept. 11-Quarterly Lodge Meeting and Social, 2 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, Sept. 3-Muehlstein Wedding; Open after 8 p.m.

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 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; Lie. #1-75-1052324-8 ***

LODGE NO. 79, Sunday, Oct. 30-Hosting District VI Fall CORPUS CHRISTI/SOKOL HALL Meeting at the Victoria Community Annex Sunday, Sept. 18-10th Anniversary of Grand Center, Victoria *** Opening, music by Red Ravens, 2-6 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. I-Tommie Vanek, 9-12:30 Sunday, Oct. 30-Hosting District VII Fall LODGE NO. 35, ELK Meeting at 5502 Kostoryz Rd., Corpus Christi 3-Fire Creek Band Saturday, Sept.

LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVILLE Sunday, Sept. 11-Lodge Meeting; prior to the Meeting, a Noon Meal will be served ***

LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA 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.

Saturday, Oct. 1-Texas Brew (C/W) Saturday, Oct. 8-Reunion (C/W) Saturday, Oct. 15-Westwood (C/W) Saturday, Oct. 22-Texas Brew (C/W) Saturday, Oct. 29-Nashville Express (C/W) (Executive Members' & Board of Trustees' Meeting each 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m.; Regular Meeting on the 4th Wednesday of each Month, 7:30 p.m; Friday night dances, 8:30-12:30; Saturday night dances, 9-1)

*** LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Sunday, Sept. 11-LODGE 84 CZECHFEST LODGE NO. 175, FORT BEND featuring Czech Roast/Sausage (w/trimmings) Dinner, 12:30; Doors Open, 11:30; also Many Tuesday, Sept. 13-Lodge Quarterly Meeting, 7 Booth Sales; Dance, music by The Polka p.m. at Rosenberg Civic Center, Rosenberg * ** Patriots, 4-8 Saturday, Sept. 17-Eddie Ray and The Polka LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Dots (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 LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON e 2nd Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 2-The Original Nick Navarro gigevery Bingo every Tuesday, doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Band Music; Dress Code and Game time, 7 p.m.; License No. Saturday, Sept. 3-Central Texas Sounds 17420422390-41002) (Formerly Combo; Polka) â– ** Monday, Sept. 5-Czech Class, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

LODGE NO. 179, WARRENTON Wednesday, Sept. 7-Birthday Club Card Party Thursday, Sept. 8-Bingo, 7-8 p.m.; Meeting, 8 Friday, Sept. 9-Texas Brew (C/W) Saturday, Sept. 10-Al Pierson; Big Band USA; p.m.; Fried Chicken will be served; Members bring side dishes Dress Code *** Monday, Sept. 12-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 14-Birthday Club LODGE NO. 180 BURLESON Meeting/Luncheon/Party Saturday, Sept. 3-Country Junction Saturday, Sept. 17-Vrazels and The Moostash Joe Group; Special Battle Dance, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10-New South Saturday, Sept. 17-Ramblin' Rhythm (No Member Discount) Monday, Sept. 19-Czech Class, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24-Treadin' Water Saturday, Sept. 24-John Sullivan, His Trumpet Saturday, Oct. 1-Country Junction Saturday, Oct. 8-New South and Orchestra; Dress Code Monday, Sept. 26-Czech Class, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15-Ramblin' Rhythm Saturday, Oct. 22-Treadin' Water Saturday, Oct. 1-Knights of Dixie (B/R&D) Saturday, Oct. 29-Monte Del Ray Banders Monday, Oct. 3-Czech Class, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 5-Birthday Club Card Party (All Saturday night dances: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Lodge Membership Monthly Meetings Friday, Oct. 7-Texas Brew; True (C/W) Saturday, Oct. 8-Manny Green; Big Band every 1st Wednesday of each month, 7:30 a.m. and Trustees' Meeting also on same date, 6:30 Sound; Dress Code' p.m.

Monday, Oct. 10-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m. *** Wednesday, Oct. 12-Birthday Club LODGE NO. 183, MID-CITIES Meeting/Lunch Saturday, Oct. 15-The Texas Special Red Raven; Saturday, Oct. 29-Halloween Dance; The Last Call (C/W) (Polka) Monday, Oct. 17 -Czech Class, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19-The Smithfield Band (C/W) Friday, Oct. 21-New Texas Dancetime Band (Bingo every Sunday, 1:30 p.m., Tuesday and (C/W) Featuring The One and Only Leon "Pap- Thursday, 7 p.m.; License Permit No. 17516910506-41002) py" Selph Saturday, Oct. 22-The Original Nick Navarro (For Lodge Rentals, call Tony Sanchez 264-9691, or Pat Still 265-5618, or call the Lodge 465-8538 Big Band Music; Dress Code *** Monday, Oct. 24-Czech Class, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 29-Lee Roy Matocha (Polka) LODGE NO. 186, CALDWELL Sunday, Oct. 30-Annual Czech Day; Dinner, 11 a.m. until ??; FREE DANCE, 5-9, Vrazels; (Regular monthly meeting on the 1st Thursday of Parade of Costumes each month, 7 p.m. This will remain the same *** until further notice. No meetings on Sunday.

Bingo Games every Monday, Wednesday, SaturLODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH day at 7:30 p.m.; Kitchen/Bar Open; License Sunday, Sept. 18-Dance; sponsored by RVOS; Permit No. 1-74-20733095-41002) *** music by Centex Polka Band, 3-7 p.m.

LODGE NO. 187, ROUND ROCK Saturday, Oct. 1-Dance; sponsored by St. Thomas Men's Club; music by Country Boys Friday, Sept. 2-People's Choice Polka Band, 8:30-12:30 Saturday, Sept. 3-Leather and Lace Saturday, Oct. 8-Lodge 92's Building Celebra- Friday, Sept. 9-Debonaires tion; 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (More details later) Saturday, Sept. 10-JESS DEMAINE --Ballroom Dancing; Dress Code, $7/person Friday, Sept. 16-Texas Fever --Reservations: 624-1361) (Tuesday nights, Tarok Saturday, Sept. 17-People's Choice and games played at lodge, 7 p.m.)

Friday, Sept. 23-Mack Abernathy Sunday, Oct. 30-KC Dance; music by Henry Re- Saturday, Sept. 24-Debonaires jcek Friday, Sept. 30-ALVIN CROW AND THE (Lodge meetings every second Sunday of each PLEASANT VALLEY BOYS month at 2 p.m.)

Saturday, Oct. 1-Texas Fever *** Friday, Oct. 7-People's Choice LODGE NO. 130, DALLAS/SOKOL ZIZKA Saturday, Oct. 8-PRICE SISTERS/SILVER CITY ROSE Saturday, Sept. 10-Allan Reeves (B/R) Friday, Oct. 14-Debonaires Saturday, Sept. 24-Jack Melick (B/R) Saturday, Oct. 15-People's Choice Saturday, Oct. 8-Jack Melick (B/R) Friday, Oct. 21-Texas Fever Saturday, Oct. 15-Harold Strand (P/W) Saturday, Oct. 22-Debonaires Saturday, Oct. 22-Charlie Patteson (B/R) Friday, Oct. 28-PRICE SISTERS/SILVER CI*** TY ROSE Saturday, Oct. 29-Mack Abernathy LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON (Friday Night Dances, 8-12 p.m.; Saturday Night Sunday, Sept. 11-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m.

Dances, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.) *** (Small private party room available; contact Albert Lange, 255-8157) LODGE NO. 154, FT. WORTH. *** Wednesday, Sept. 7-Friendship Club Meeting, LODGE NO. 188, CENTERVILLE 10:30 a.m.

(Dances: Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Bingo Sunday, Sept. 11-Monthly Lodge Meeting Sunday, Oct. 30-District III Meeting at Lodge -Sunday, 2 p.m. and Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Lic. #1-74-19602 08-5; Kitchen/Bar open at all Func 25, Ennis tions; Lodge Meetings, 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m.)

Sunday, Dec. 4-Metroplex Lodges' Christmas *** Party ***

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

LODGE NO. 196, HOUSTON WEST Sunday, Sept. 11-Lodge Quarterly Meeting, 3 p.m. at VFW Hall, Ave. D & 6th, Katy; bring favorite covered dish ***

16/VESTNIK—Wednesday, August 31, 1988

BEWARE!! ))0N T S JRRT TER (0C._ VALUABLE SPJST IJFE INSUR i'ICE CERTIFICATE WIT] OUT KNO' -"TING ALL 717-E 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 tr e".

The SPJST is owned by its you, the ember, fi .nci 1

emb rs. Its prime p rpose is t 4 fur ish curity at the b st possible rates.

If you are ffered 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 co.; Texas P.O. Box 100 Temple, TX 76503 'hone: AC (817) 773-1575