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Official Organ Of The Slavonic Benevolent Order Of The State Of Texas, Founded 1897 BENEVOLENCE VOLUME 78

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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 NUMBER 1 ISSN-07458800 JANUARY 3, 1990

Insurance Seminars Held In District IV

SFM Gene McBride conducts the seminar

SEMINARHEID IN SEYMOUR

Supreme Lodge Vice President Bernard M. Gebala addresses the seminar

SEMINAR HEID AT I.ODGE 49 ROWENA The fall sessions of the SPJST Sales Representative Continuing Education seminars were held recently in Seymourand Rowena.

SFM Gene McBride conducted the seminars assisted by District IV Director Stanley Broz. Vice President

Bernard M. Gebala, representing the SPJST Supreme Lodge, also participated in the course designed to proiuore advanced insight into the modern types of insurance and how they address SPJST members' needs more fully.

Continuing Education for fraternal organizations such as SPJST is not required by the Texas Board of Insurance, but to better serve the membership, the SPJST does require its agents to take six hours of

classroom education per year to remain in active status.

Callone of the sales representatives listed on the back page for more information. Each · one is fully qualified to meet your needs.

Let Us et Our Goals Higher In 1990!

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January 3, 1990

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Where do the Old Years go, When their work is over and done?

Does somebody tuck them away, Quite out of the sight of the sun?

Was there ever a Year that waited, And stayed when its time was o'er, TIU it had to hurry and scamper When the New Year knocked at the door?

Do you think it was cold and weary, All covered with snow and ice?

I hope it's a Happy New Year, For I'm sure new things are nice!

Margaret Sangster's Writings

*** The year 1989 is now history and so is the decade January 1, 1980 December 31, 1989.

In the past ten years, much has happened, good and bad and, if we try to find how those ten years balance out, it's hard to try to find a definite answer.

One person used the answer this way: "It was good; we're still alive, aren't we?"

If we use only that, alive or dead criteria, then we have to agree, however, there is more to an answer than just that.

The 241 or so marines who died in Lebanon, the victims of bombed airliners, earthquakes plus many other tragic happenings, etc. cannot use that answer; they are no longer with us.

Some mishaps can be prevented and, if not, they become tragic; others are not caused by humanity and are, therefore, not preventable such as acts of nature •.: hurricanes, earthquakes, etc.

While we evaluate the past decade, we have to try to reach a plus and minus scale and "balance" these out for ourselves.

At any rate and in finality, the past is gone and we have to look to the future, having learned from the past, and try to make the incoming decade better and that means starting right NOW in January, 1990. Let us resolve to do so!

*** Quite often we hear someone make the statement that the essentials· of success are either techniques, skills, or knowledge, but we overlook one priceless ingredient of success and that is integrity.

The word "integrity" is a Latin word meaning wholeness. Integrity implies moral wholeness in which high principle and good character are inherent.

Integrity is that quality of mind and spirit which we associate with honesty and good faith either in public or private life. It is the · foundation upon which virtue and morality rest.

Integrity is the indispensable ingredienťfor success in business, in our professions or for a happy life.

Integrity is, in my opiriion, the first requisite for good government, domestic transquility, and international peace. The greatest asset· of United States is not her mineral deposits, her forests, her knowhow, or · other facilities; her greatest asset is. the character of its citizens. Let us preserve it. If our people should lose' their fundamental

honesty, business would collapse overnight. If they lose their sense of decency no one will be safe. If they lose their sense of liberty tyrants will spring into power overnight. There is no substitute for integrity. Everything we are, everything we have, yes, everything we hope for rests upon the integrity of mankind.

Be convinced that in order to be successful in the true sense· of the word, an individual must first possess a full measure of integrity.

A word of warning --- As a nation we are risking the loss of our heritage.

We refer to the attitude of our citizens toward local, state and national governments.

Jn laying the foundation of our Nation our forefathers assumed that our citizens would participate in their government and thus accept the responsibility as well as the privilege of democracy. We have drifted away from that concept. We have wished for good government instead of worked for it; we have expected something for nothing. Too many of us have left the responsibilities of citizenship and the control of our public affairs to political machines, made of men and women whom we would not employ in our own enterprises, whom we would not retain as lawyers, for whose knowledge, ability, and experience we have little or no respect, and in whose character we have no confidence.

Let us emphasize and re emphasize in educating the youth of today that integrity is the first essential of success -- the first step to true greatness!

*** Smokers who heard that the blood pressure drug Oonidine helps wean tobacco addicts are bound for a letdown. In a study done last year, 64 percent · of Clonidine users quit smoking after four weeks, and the drug cut down on withdrawal symptoms. But the real quitting factor may have been the psychological counseling the smokers received. In a just published study in the Journal of the American Medical Association, 92 smokers were given Clonidine and 93 others received a placebo. After four weeks, 17 of the Clonidine patients had quit smoking; so had 13 of the placebo patients, and the researchers found no change in withdrawal symptoms.

Neither group got counseling, but neither do many smokers whose doctors prescribe Oonidine.

A family practitioner who headed the study doesn't totally rule out Clonidine. It can help people physically crave cigarettes less, he says, but they also have to get over their psychological need· for a smoke.

*** May Such Peace Be Yours ...

IT has been said that there are six kinds of peace, and that he who is given all of these will never want for anything else -- not for heálth nor wealth, for love, for eoatentment, for beauty, for friends. The six kinds of peace are: The peace that comes from goodwill between nations; the peace. that comes when neighbors help each other; the peace that man draws from nature; the peace that exists within his family; the peace that exists between himself and the World; and, finally, peace with liimself. · TO all our many friends -- may such peace be yours throughout the coming year, with an added measure of joy to make the new decade the brighest and happiest ever!

Wednesday, January 3, 1990-VĚSTNÍ:K/3

Attention Deer Hunters

Deer Antler Contest For SP JST Members Only

TWO PRIZES GIVEN $50 - Widest Horns (Will be measured at widest point) (Measured outside-to-outside)

$50 - For Most Points (Must be able to hang a ring on it to be qualified as a point)

All Entries Should Be In By January 15, 1990 Requirements: Picture of deer with a verification from one of the following: Game Warden, Highway Patrol, Sheriff or any Public Official

Although the meeting was short, all the 1989 officers were re - elected to their respective posts to serve in 1990.

For a specific reason, some. items had to be tabled until the January monthly meeting.

The fraternal gathering and luncheon convened after the business meeting. The buffet table was enhanced by items of food donated by Sisters Haverda, Hanzelka, Kortis, Kasmir, H. Kelner, Perez and Nezval.

Brothers Lupík and "Tony" · Kelner also added to all of this. All enjoyed the fare and each other's company.

A special thank you goes to Sisters H. Kelner and Perez for decorating the area to make it more "Christmasy."

Sister Perez's husband, Shayo, was instrumental in

providing some of the major iteins of decoration. We wish to thank him for the use of them.

As a new decade starts in 1990, the first monthly meeting of this decade will start at 2 p.m. on January 7th in the lodge hall. The agenda will have the scheduled items, the tabled items and any items of business needing immediate attention.

Convening after the business meeting, the buffet luncheon and fraternal gathering will be held as planned.

To the faithful, see you on the 7th and this writer remains --­ Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval President -SPJST-

Whitetail Deer Only - State of Texas Only

SEATON MID-WINTER TAROK TOURNAMENT

Deer Hunter's Contest ENTRY FORM MUST ACCOMPANY PICTURE Name: Address: Verification: Number of Points:

Lodge: ---------State:

City

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Width of Antlers: __ Date Killed: Nearest Town: Ranch where Killed: ------­ Office or Title: Signed by: -------Send Entries To: Deer Antler Contest, SPJST Supreme Lodge, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. Must be postmarked by January 15, 1990.

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Lodge No. 24, Cyclone The regular monthly meeting for Lodge 24 was held Wednesday, December 13th.

Those members mentioned on the. sick list are Joe Schneider and Edwin Milian. We wish these members and any other lodge members who are not feeling well, a very speedy recovery.

Birthdays celebrated by our lodge members this month are Valerie Sebek (December 4), Ramona Gerik (December 6), Christopher Cabla (December 11), Larry Coats (December 12), Arleen Tschoerner (December 19), Rodney Posvar (December 20) and Larry Kelarek (December 20).

Anniversaries · for lodge members this month include Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Coots (December 10), Mr. and Mrs. Joe Haisler (December 24), Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Cabla (December 27) and Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Mikeska (December 30).

New members accepted into our lodge this month are Travis Janacek and Tricia Sebek. Welcome to Lodge 24! We hope to see you soon at lodge activities.

Correspondence read at our meeting this month included a thank you letter from Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar thanking the Social Committee for our Christmas donation to the Bell County Child Welfare Department. Our lodge is proud to participate in such a worthy cause.

At our next meeting, we will vote on whether or not our lodge should be

incorporated for business purposes.

Next meeting is January 10 at 7 p.m.

Social games are tentatively set to resume on Wednesday, January 17 at 7 p.m. When games resume, our regular monthly meetings will be held on the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. February meeting will be held February 12th.

Rose Harvell was elected youth leader for 1990. Rose will name her assistant.

Local straight domino playoffs at Flag Hall will be held Friday, February 23 at 7 p.m. Deadline for entering is February 15th. Anyone interested in participating, contact Wilbert Mikeska at 985 - 2484. There will be a $5 per person entry fee.

NaTICE: In my last letter to the Vestnik, I erroneously stated that Mr. L.B. Haisler had been the runner - up Fraternalist of the Year nominee from our lodge. Mr. Joe Haisler was, in fact, the runner - up Fraternalist of the Year nominee from our lodge. My sincerest apologies to Brother Joe Haisler for my mistake.

Door prize winners were Rose Harvell and Robert Macek.

This is my last letter to the Vestnik as reporter of lodge 24. My best wishes to all of you for a very happy 1990. Sťastny Novy rok!

Fraternally, Nancy Posvar, Reporter -SPJST-

Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28, East Bernar..d Dear Members: On December 3rd, at 2 p.m., the regular monthly meeting as well as the annual meeting of lodge Karel Jonas was held. Following the regular "Order of Business," all standing reports were accepted as given and all business needing immediate attention was handled through the regular process of a motion being made and passed.

Saturday, January 13, 1990 Registration -- 8:30 a.m.

Play begins -- 9:30 a.m.

Limit first 100 players

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EVERYONE WELCOME Prizes Will Be Awarded Registration Fee includes noon meal, snacks and prizes.

Registration Fee $10.00 per person.

For Registration and information contact:

Tim Reese 112 E. Killen Temple, Texas 76501 1-817-774-8912 -SPJST-

Lodge No. 47, Seaton Lodge 47 will be serving a special luncheon after the lodge meeting on Sunday, January 7th. All members are encouraged to attend and participate.

Put aside those new year resolutions about losing weight and let us get together for one last blowout.

Members are asked to bring a salad, vegetable dish and/or dessert.

Hope to see you there!

Fraternally, Tun Reese, FAC -SPJST-

Lodge No. 72, Cameron Dear Lodge Members and Friends: Our local lodge No. 72 Cameron will have a meeting on Tuesday, January 9, 1990.

It will be held at Sister lillian Mikulec's at 2 p.m.

Election of officers will be held.

Fraternally, Katherine Bedrich Secretary -SPJST-

Lodge No. 80, Holland The SPJST Lodge No. 80 and Holland American Legion Christmas activities held December 16th were a great success. We had a large attendance.

Santa Claus came out about 9:30 p.m. with goodies for all the youngsters and for a few old "youngsters," too, including yours truly who also got a package.

Thanks to everyone who helped with decorations and preparing the good food we enjoyed. The dance music was country - western.

Special thanks to Harold Rohde, our vice president and fraternal activities coordinator.

In my last report yours truly overlooked the names of Charlie MacGotcher and L.F. Allison who were accepted to lodge No. 80 as associate members at our last regular meeting. We welcome both of them.

Lodge 80's next regular meeting will be Sunday, January 7, at 2 p.m. to install officers for 1990, plus regular business matters.

Happy New Year!

Fraternally yours, Dan Grossman Reporter -SPJST-

4/VĚSTNÍK-Wednesday, January 3, 1990

Lodge No. 139, Danbury The Danbury Lodge 139 Christmas dinner was a big success.

Approximately twenty - five members and guests erijoyed the meal and fellowship at E.J. 's Restaurant 'following the regular meeting. Special guests for the evening were Jerry and IJelores Prochazka of O-osby.

Election of officers was held during the business session at the fire station prior to the dinner. Lonnie 1ostak was elected our new president, replacing Vincent Hechler, and Monte Baldwin will be our new vice president, replacing Henry Novak. Monte will also serve as fraternal activities coordinator. Re - elected to their position were 1orenda Baldwin as secretary and Helen Filipp, financial secretary. Eloise 1ostak was elected treasurer to fill the position vacated by Lonnie Lostak, Retiring President Vincent Hechler and Vice President Henry Novak, both of whom chose not to seek re election, have served the lodge long and well, so did Lonnie 1ostak as treasurer. The time and effort they devoted to the lodge is greatly appreciated. Vincent Hechler has served as a lodge 139 officer for 34 continuous years. Before he was president he served as treasurer from 1955 through 1958. In 1959 he began his tenure as vice president, which position he held through 1981. He was installed as president in 1982 and served in that capacity until the present. Henry Novak has held his position as vice president since 1982, and Lonnie Lostak served as treasurer since 1980. Our thanks go to all three for their faithful service and we ·1ook forward to Lonnie 's continuing service.

Rudy Rusnak of Pearland was welcomed as a new member in our lodge. Also introduced was our youngest new member, Sheldon Cement Baldwin, son of Monte and Linda Bladwin, who at three and a half weeks of age attended his firstlodge meeting.

Tommie 1ostak announced that, with the assistance of Lorenda Baldwin, he has delivered Christmas turkeys to all the members over 70 years of age.

Three door prizes were given with Wesley Bladwin winning one. It became a family affair · for the other two prizes with Catherine Hechler winning one and Vincent Hechler the other.

As we reach the end of 1989 and reflect on the events of the year, we find many things for which to be grateful. We hope 1990 will be even better and bring happiness, peace, and prosperity to each of you.

Have a Happy New Year!

Fraternally, Faye Wilson -SPJST-

Lodge No. 177, Academy The December meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by President Bill Hutka. The pledge was then recited.

A card of cheer was sent to Jean Driska. ~ other reports were given due to a short meeting.

Pat Tomastik reported that Juanita.

Ramm was doing well.

Correspondence was received from Supreme lodge President Howard I.eshikar commending our ·lodge· on donation to "Meals .:. on - Wheels."

At. this time Supreme lodge Vice President Bernie Gebala installed the officers and lodge President Bill Hutka recognized the meal cooks; those being Harvey laflamme, Alex Garcia and 1ouis Driska.

A wonderful meal was enjoyed by all and the steaks were outstanding.

Fraternally, Jackie Beck -SPJST-

Lodge 88 Birthday Club News On December 13, 1989, the Lodge 88 Birthday Club had . their regular monthly meeting in the dining room.

Our President Kathy Trefell opened the meeting at 11:15 a.m. with the roll call.

Minutes of the previous meeting were read by Pearl Hanka · for Secretary Rosalee Kostom who was ill.

Correspondence from Homer Alexander was read -- thanking the club for inviting him to our delicious turkey dinner on IJecember 6th.

Treasurer Lillie Spies gave a very satisfactory financial report., Sunshine lady Mary Kosut gave her card report.

There was no old business.

In new business, President Katy explained that we don't have cooks·for January and asked the opinion of the members as to what our wishes are.

President Kathy recommended we go to Ryan 's Steak House and be there at 11 a.m. and then come back to the lodge and play games. Lillian Finn made a motion, seconded by Marie Pokluda to go to Ryan's Steak House on Wednesday, January 3, 1990. It was favored unanimously.

Evelyn Mikolas announced that Flo Orsak donated $50 in memory of Mrs. Vrla.

Election of· officers was next in order.

President -- Kathy Trefell Vice President -- Pearl Hanka Secretary -- 1owrena Lindemann Treasurer -- Lillie Spies Sunshine Chairman -- Mary Kosut Ticket Chairman -- Evelyn Mikolas Historian -- Dolores Condon Telephone Chairman -- Bessie

Dewer Reporter -Game Callers -- Ardith McOellan and Martha Baxter Ticket Caller for gift table -- Johnnie Kosut Our January agenda is thefollowing dates: January 3 -- Ryan's Steak House at 11 a.m.

January 10 -- A covered dish luncheon The gift from President Kathy was won by Martha Baxter A gift from Lillie Spies was won by Willie Mae Stang.

A gift from Ima Lero (a neck pillow) was won by Esther Holton.

The Calcutta game was split between Esther Holton and Josephine Buri.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to Gladys Pulley, Willie Mae Ermis, Ardith McOellan and Lillian Finn.

Table blessing was given by Mary Kosut, Remember: loving means sharing joy with people.

Fraternally submitted by, Pearl Hanka -SPJST-

Czech Heritage Society Announcement

Letter To Editor

IJear Mr. Sefcik: The office of lnternaťional Education of Slippery Rock University Jerry and Joann Fabrygel, 12909 is proud to inform you that we are Padan Road, Needville, Texas 77461, again conducting a travel - study will continue as newsletter editors of workshop in Czechoslovakia this the Czech Heritage Society of Texas. summer. This is the fifth such tour we All news and items of interest should have offered to Czechoslovakia and it be sentto the Fabrygels. has become one of our most popular.

Also, the Executive Committee of To the best of our knowledge, this is the Czech Heritage Society will meet the · only United States University at the Bon - Ton Restaurant in la course· offered for academic credit Grange on Saturday, January 13, exclusively in Czechoslovakia.

1990, to plan activities for the year.

Because of the Czechoslovak Sokol The meeting is scheduled for 11 a.m.

Abroad Slet in Paris this summer, our All state officers, trustees, and local study tour will include Austria, county presidents are invited to Germany and France. This workshop attend. may be taken · for 3 graduate · or Jerry Prochazka undergraduate academic credits · or -SPJSTmay be taken as a travel tour · for no credit. It is interesting to note that most who take the course, do so for no credit and are middle - aged adults or senior citizens.

Accompanying the tour is Professor Stephen J. Banjak, a third generation AISD (Alief Independent School American of Slovak descent. Mr. District) in Southwest Houston is Banjak has traveled extensively in offering through its Alief Community Europe and Czechoslovakia in Evening School the 21st Czech particular and speaks the Slovak language course starting on Thursday, language.

January 18, 1990.

A unique feature of this tour, is the Alief Community Evening School, series of lectures on various topics established for quite a few years in the while traveling in Czechoslovakia.

Hastings High School, is located Topics include: The Czechoslovak Spa between Bellaire Blvd. in the South (thermal waters) System, Recreational and Alief - Clodine in the North, just Opportunities in Czechoslovakia, The South of Cook Road and High Star Czechoslovak System of Education, Drive intersection in the Southwest Physical Education, and Sport, and Houston.

Czechoslovak Folklore. Participants The first lesson of this course, will have an opportunity to attend the designed to develop basic skill in the SPARTAKIADA in Prague as well as conversational Czech wherever it is the Sokol Slet in Paris. spoken, will be on Thursday, January 18th and henceforth for 12 weeks always on Thursdays from 6:30 to 9:00 Enclosed you will find an intinerary. p.m. (Please note: Alief Community For more information VESTNIK Evening School brochure erroneously readers may contact: put the above time as 7:00 to 9:30.)

This class will be divided into 2 groups Mr. StephenJ. Banjak according to the knowledge of Czech Physical Education Department of the signed - up students. Tuition, set Slippery Rock University by the school, will be $40 and Slippery Rock, PA 16057 - 1326 instructor will be John J. Karas of Houston, again.

Slippery Rock University For additional details write. to, or appreciates your cooperation in letting the readers of VESTNIK know about call: Alief Community this opportunity.

Evening School Sincerely, P.O.Box68 Stan Kendziorski Alief, Texas 77411 Office of International Education Phone: 498 - 8110 x 320 or495-4053 ***

21st Czech Language Course At Alief

P.S. Studies of Czech and classes of the same are vitally important in preservation of our Czech heritage as they bring forth the increased ethnic awareness in all involved Czech Americans. It is well - known fact that the advantages of learning another language are a hundredfold, and the actuality that Czech belongs to the Slavonic languages -- the largest group of the European languages -- enhances the value of the Czech language, which is also a halfway step towards the learning of any other Slavonic languages.

Perpetuate your heritage by learning the Czech language!

At this occasion I highly recommend Czech cassettes produced by Bast Bernard Czech Singers, which through clarity and beauty help to promote our Czech heritage. To obtain these cassettes and other work of this dedicated group look for its detailed advertisements in our Czech American publications.

John J. Karas from Houston -SPJST-

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Tentative Czechoslovakia, France -- 1990:

itinerary for Austria, Germany,

Friday, Day 1 June 22 IJeparture from New York Saturday, Day 2 June 23 Arrival in Poprad via Prague Sunday, Day 3 June 24 Sightseeing Bardejov Levoca, Presov, Kezmarok, Zdi ar Monday, Day 4 June 25 Stop in Martin to visit Slovak National Museum -- arrive in Bratislava Tuesday, Day 5 June 26 Bratislava -- sightseeing _.:. overnight Wednesday, Day 6 June 27 Travel to Valtice (Moravia) -- overnight in lichtenstein Estate .: optional wine, roast pig, music in private wine cellar Thursday, Day 7 June 28 IJeparture for and overnight in Prague Friday, Day 8 June 29 Prague -­ sightseeing -- Spartakiada Saturday, Day 9 June 30 Prague -­ sightseeing -- Spartakiada Sunday, Day 10 July 01 IJeparture for and overnight in Ceske Budejovice -- sightseeing

Wednesday, January 3, 1990-VĚSTNÍK/5 Monday, Day 11 July 02 Departure and overpight in Salzburg, Austria Tuesdáy, Day 12 July 03 Overnight in Salzburg -- sightseeing Wednesday, Day 13 July 04 Departure and overnight in Munich, Germany Thursday, Day 14 July 05 Departure and overnight in Strasbourg Friday, Day 15 July 06 Departure and overnight in Paris Saturday, Day 16 July 07 Overnight · in Paris -- sightseeing Sunday, Day 17 July 08 Sokol Slet -­ overnight in Paris Monday, Day 18 July 09 Departure for :New York Transatlantic transportation will be via Infthansa Airlines.

Prague to Poprad via Czechoslovak Airlines.

Ground transportation via fully air conditioned deluxe motorcoach, Breakfast and dinner (or lunch) daily in Czechoslovakia. Continental breakfast in Salzburg, Munich and Strasbourg.

Superior Tourist class - moderate First Class Hotel accommodations in twin - bedded rooms with private bath and shower in all hotels, except Valtice.

Sightseeing in all major cities including Prague, Salzburg, Strasbourg and Paris.

-SPJST-

Seaton Cemetery Association Meeting Notice The annual meeting of the Seaton Cemetery Association will be held on January 14, 1990 at 2 p.m. at the Seaton Community Center in Seaton, Texas.

All interested persons are invited to attend.

Sincerely, Ace L. Chlapek SCA Secretary -SPJST-

Bulletin Board LOCALLODGE OFFICERS' WORKSHOP SATURDAY,FEBRUARY 24, 1990 LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE

I want to thank each· of you · for helping decorate lodge 6hall; also the manger and Christmas tree, plus · whateverelse you did and helped with program practice. Thanks very much!

That's the way we should do -- help *** each other and work together to be a team.

DISTRICT VI The youth club also had their District VI announces their Spring Christmas program for RVOS lodge Meetingon Sunday, March 25, 1990 at No. 46's Christmas Party and all the the Parish Hall in Moravia located on youth did a good job.

FM 957, twelve miles North of Dear Members and Friends, The youth club meeting was held Our club members will be working Hallettsville. SPJST Lodge No. 23, December 3, 1989 with a good on their 1990 Camp T - Shirts; their Moravia will be the host lodge. attendance. youth leader has the entries. *** After our meeting, we had a Birthday celebrants for December ChristmasParty with supper served at were Beckie Mynar, Raymond Joe 5 p.m., followedby a Christmas youth Hromadka and Kevin Mach. program, then Santa Oaus came and I'm wishing you all a Happy New visited with all the children.

Year.

The youth donated cakes to West LONGHORN RECREATION LAB Fraternally, Rest Haven for their birthday party.

[LRL] Willie Mae Schuetz On December 18th the youth took March9 - 13, 1990 Youth Leader gifts and Christmas cards to the rest Brownwood4 - H Center -SPJSThome. *** DISTRICT V District V Spring Meeting will take place on Sunday,March 11, 1990, with SPJST Lodge No. 142, Houston hosting the event's activities.

Lodge 6 Cottonwood · Youth Club

Youth Department Calendar

YOUTH LEADER'S RETREAT March30- April 1, 1990 Camp Lone Star

*** LEADERS- In - TRAINING RETREAT [LIT] June 8-10, 1990 Camp Val Verde

*** STATEROYALTY August 18, 1990 ~ite to be announced later]

*** STATEYAD August 19, 1990 Mayhorn Convention Center

*** DISTRICTTRAINING District 1 May 12 DYC's Home District 2 May 25 Lodge 29 Taylor District 3 (To be announced) District 4 May 6 DYC's Home District 5 April 11 Lodge 88 Houston District 6 (To be announced) District 7 May 19 DYC's Home DISTRICT YAD District 1 August 5 Lodge 13 Dime Box District 2 July 8 Lodge 47 Seaton District 3 June 24 Lodge 84 Dallas District 4 August 4 Lodge 160 San Angelo District 5 July 22 Lodge 88 Houston District 6 July 29 Lodge 30 Taiton District 7 July 29 Lodge 79 Corpus Christi

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*** "42" DOMINOTOURNAMENT SATURDAY,APRIL 7, 1990 [Locationannounced later]

INTEREST RATE FOR ANNUITIES

TAROKTOURNAMENT SATURDAY,MARCH 3, 1990 [Locationannounced later]

*** STRAIGHTDOMINO TOURNAMENT SATURDAY,MARCH 24, 1990 [Locationannounced later]

*** DISTRICT II The District II Spring Meeting will be held Sunday, March 18, 1990 at SPJST Lodge No. 29, Taylor, hosting the event.

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DISTRICT V QUEEN Crystal Wallace speaks to members. [King Keith Kieschnick and Duchess Melissa Havemann also spoke to those attending.]

Letters· From The Youth

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CAMP District 1 July 19 - 22 Camp Val Verde District 2 July 25 - August 1 Camp Val Verde District 3 July 22 - 25 Camp Val Verde District 4 July 16 - 18 Camp Paluxy District 5 July 16 - 19 Camp Val Verde District 6 June 3 - 6 Camp Lone Star District 7 July 16 - 19 Camp Val Verde -SPJST-

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From The Youth Leaders

8.5% annualized Through 4-30-90 -SPJST-

Lodge 88 Houston Youth Participate In Czech Day Dear Vestnik Readers, On Sunday, October 29, 1989, the youth club participated in Lodge 88's Annual Czech Day. They were authentically dressed in Czech costumes to fit the occasion.

During the noon meal, youth members helped out by picking up · trays and trash for the kitchen workers. The youth club is always happy to help out this way for their adult lodge.

When the program began at 2 p.m., youth membersDarlene Migl, Marlene Migl and Crystal Wallace carried the United States, Texas and Czech flags.

All three of the youth members were dressed in Czech costumes as they carried the flags.

During the day, District V Royalty, consistingof KingKeith Kieschnickof Lodge 142, Queen Crystal Wallace, Duke Nicholas Havemann and Duchess Melissa Havemann (all three from Lodge 88), represented themselvesdressedin Czech costumes, and Crystal and Melissa wore their tiaras and banners.

During the program, Lodge 88 Flag Bearers Darlene and Marlene Migl escorted the Mayor's Representative Maggie Battalino who was present in

District V ·Royalty leading the grand march

Other youth members Brian and Amanda Havemann dancing at Czech Day

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DANCE CONTEST WINNERS, L to R: MeUssa Bavemann, lindsey Michalak, Kristy Sokol, Belinda Watkins and Misty Setliff

Youth Member Czech Day

Jennifer

Mrs. Barbara Linney, Lodge 88 youth leader, helping get all the candy out of Pinata.

Welfl at

llNDSEY MICHAi.AK, Kristy Sokol and Melissa Bavemann of Lodge 88 at party

Marlene Migl [left], Darlene Migl [right] escorted Mayor Representative Battalino. order to make a presentation from Mayor Kathy Whitmire which announced October 29, 1989 to be Czech Day. Later on, members of the Royalty for District V, Keith, Crystal and Melissa spoke to the members and guests present for the day. They greeted everyone and wished that they all continue to have a great time.

Finally, members of the youth club marched in the grand march -­ "Parade of Costumes." The march was led by Queen Crystal Wallace and King Keith Kieschnick, followed by Duchess Melissa Havemann and Duke Nicholas .Havemann. Other members who paraded their Czech costumes in the grand march were Amanda Havemann, Brian Havemann, Darrell Havemann, Darren Havemann, Darlene Migl, Marlene Migl and Jennifer Welfl.

Other youth members present for Czech Day were Michelle Linney and Tommie Wallace.

I thought the day was great and every year it gets better and better.

One other interesting thing about this year's Czech Day was the wonderful Czech meal. The delicious meal was prepared by Sister Annie Vala, who is also the grandmother of Marlene and Darlene Migl of our youth club.

Fraternally, Crystal Wallace (18) District V Queen (12-18-89) -SPJST-

Pinata breaking contest

District V Youth Halloween Party

YOUIH MEMBERS from all three lodges dancing at Halloween Party

Participants in costume contest, ages

10-12 Amanda Hermis [142], Belinda Watkins [172] and Daniel Mabry [142] at Halloween Party.

Costume contest participants in ages 6

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Working the music were Tommie Wallace, Marlene Migl, Darlene Migl and Crystal Wallace

Dear Vestnik Readers, On Saturday, October 28, 1989, youth members from Lodges 88, 142 and 172 met at Lodge 142 building for a wonderful Halloween Party.

Lodge 88 Youth Club's Social Committee headed by Chairman Cindy Groendes played a major part on planning the activities. Lodge 172 Youth Club brought most of the refreshments to our party.

Some of the activities that were planned were bobbing apples, a costume contest, Pinata busting, dance contest and a limbo contest. Providing the dancing music were Darlene Migl, Crystal Wallace and Marlene Migl.

It was great fun being with members from other lodges in District V for such a party. Lodge 88 Youth Club was going to hold its own Halloween Party, but our Youth Leader Barbara Linney thought of the wonderful idea of joining with the other two youth clubs. Thanks, Barbara, it was a tremendous success.

Youth members from Lodge 88 attending the party were Cindy Groendes, Darrell Havemann, Darren Havemann, Melissa Havemann, Michelle Linney, Lindsey Michalak, Darlene Migl, Marlene Migl, Kristy Sokol, Crystal Wallace, Tommie Wallace and Jennifer Welfl.

I hope to see all the youth from Lodges 88, 142 and 172 together again at an Easter Party planned for April 7, 1990, at Lodge 88. I am sure that it will be just as super as the· Halloween Party.

Fraternally, Crystal Wallace (18) (12-18-89) -SPJST-

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Expression Of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 142, Houston on behalf of our members, express · our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed brother SYLVESTER JANIK. Funeral services were held Sunday, November 5, 1989 from St. Ann's Catholic Church at Eastgate, Texas with burial in the Parish Cemetery, with Msgr. Paul A. Fee officiating.

Born September 17, 1919, Brother Janik was the son of John and Mary (Toman) Janik. He married Tonie Smikal, He was a member of St. Ann's Church and a member of SPJST Lodge No. 142, Houston. He had worked for the county as a dragline operator for many years.

His wife, Tonie Janik, survives him, along with his son and daughter - in -

law, Randy Wayne and Tiffany Janik and grandson, Justin Wayne Janik, all of Dayton, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Cristine Ermis of Weimar and Helen Ryza of Huffman; three brothers, linhart Janik of Eastgate, Steve Janik of Spring and George Janik · of Houston; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Nephews served as· pallbearers.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee Rosie Tumis Dorothy Tumis Rosie Schilhab -SPJST-

Expression Of Sympathy

Karleen (Krutchinsky) Archer of Crosby, Texas; his father, James Cameron Archer, Jr.; sister, Erika Raquel Archer; grandparents, Georgia Krutchinsky, James Cameron Archer, Sr. and Barbara R. Archer; also numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

James was a member at SPJST Lodge No. 142, Houston.

Funeral service was held at 11 a.m.

Tuesday, December 12 at the Earthman Resthaven Cemetery Cliapel.

Resolution Committee Rosie Tumis Dorothy Tumis Rosie Schilhab -SPJST-

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We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 142, Houston on behalf of our members, express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed brother JAMES CAMERON ARCHER, m who died December 9, 1989 as the result of an automobile accident at the age of 20.

Survivors include his mother,

Of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 142, Houston on behalf of our members, express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed sister MAE C. SCHIEIDER, who passed away Tuesday, December 12, 1989 in Tomball, Texas at the age of 68.

A longtime resident of Houston, she retired from Eckerd Drug Store after 13 years of service and was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 142, Houston.

Survivors include sons and daughters - in - law, Rick and Janet, John and Cindy, Bob and Pat Schleider; grandchildren, Michelle, Johnny, Dwayne, Gregg and Michael Schleider; and numerous other family members and friends.

Rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m Thursday, December 14 at the Klein Funeral Chapel, Graveside service was held at 10 a.m. Friday, December 15 at the Klein Memorial Park, with Rev. George Sheltz officiating.

Honorary pallbearers were David Pivonka, John Griffin, Jr., John Schleider, Jr., Don Houchin, Sidon Tumis and Paul Tagliabue.

May our departed slster rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee Rosie Tumis Dorothy Tumis Rosie Schilhab -SPJST-

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To The Bereaved Survivors Of Our Deceased Brothers and Sisters, The Supreme Lodge SPJST Expresses Its Heartfelt Sympathy.

Fraternally,

Leonard D. Mikeska Secretary-Treasurer

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Expression Of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of SPJSTl..ódge Jaromir No. 54, West on behalf of the entire membership, extend our condolences to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother ROBERT W. REZNICEK, age 79, formerly of West, who passed · away early Saturday, December 24, 1989 at his residence in Fort Worth.

Born December 8, 1910, Brother Reznicek was the sori of the late Karel and Anna Reznicek. He was married and preceded. in death by his wife, Helen Dedek. He was a self employed carpenter and contractor.

He was a veteran· of the United States Army serving in World War II in the Pacific Theater.

Brother Reznicek was a member of SPJST lodge No. 54 in West since April 3, 1932, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and he was a Catholic.

Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 26 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West, with Rev. Isidore Rozycki as celebrant.

Interment was in St. Mary's Cemetery.

Survivors include two sisters, Agnes Reznicek and Henrietta Seeton, both of Fort Worth; also several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers included A.J. Seeton, Clement Cervenka, Wilford Cervenka, Mr. and Mrs. Rome ~ilan A.P. Matus, Boiley Pareya and Bob Kreid. on the back were charming. The lacy The flutist, Teryn Naughton of Aderhold Funeral Home of West Chicago, played "Annie's Song" and insets on the train were iridescent was in charge of arrangements. a duet, Christie Winterrowd and her sequins and pearls were beautifully May he rest in peace. done. Mila looked like a princess as brother, sang "Evergreen Always" Resolution Committee she stepped into view from behind the and other songs. Lacy fans with the Maxine Sefcik shrubbery as the "Wedding March" wedding party and schedule printed on Jan Vaculik began. them were passed out to the guests by -SPJSTSara King and Kristen King.

The wedding took place at the Fort Worth Botanical Gardens with about Rome and Mila wrote their own 400 family and friends. It was a vows while traveling to Omaha, gorgeous setting with flowers, Nebraska for the Sokol Slet two weeks waterfalls, locust sounds and hand before the wedding. At the conclusion fans flicking. We were very pleased of the ceremony, Brad Durham led the that the weather was about 10 degrees audience in three Sokol "Zdars" and cooler than normal for July 1, 1989.

Rome took a few steps from Mila and Rome Milan And Mila performed a standing BACKFLIP, The groomsmen were from various parts of the USA and two ushers, stepped back to his bride and they Waldauf Wedding friends of Mila, were from Canada. walked on. The bride and groom left in July 1, 1989 - Ft. Worth, TX The six bridesmaids were also from the groom's Maserati Merak followed Canada. The bridesmaids wore pastel by the wedding party in a Porsche and Better late than never, we couldn't aqua and pastel pink tafetta dresses Limousine. miss having a writeup about Rome for with satin shoes and carried large The reception was held at SP JST his wedding. Rome is the son of Lodge bouquets of fresh mixed flowers. Four Lodge No. 154 and Sokol where 154 President Jerry and Henrietta little girls wore white lacy dresses and approximately 500 people attended.

Milan. Rome graduated from the had baby's breath in their hair. The The menu was roast duck, dumplings, University of Texas (Austin) in 1982. proud ring bearer was in white tux and sauerkraut, kolache and roast beef, He is a teacher of Physical Education green beans, potatoes, peaches and tails. They looked like angels. The at Boswell High School. He also scene was very touching as they all plenty beverages. There was a fruit coaches gymnastics there and at Sokol stood by the pond with the entire table decorated with two 3 feet high Fort Worth and is an internationally group reflected in the water. pineapple palm trees, strawberries, rated judge.

It took him 30 years to find a wife and she is a fine one. Mila is from Toronto, Canada and speaks Czech and French. She graduated in 1986 from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Her parents are both Czechoslovakian; her father, Jan Waldauf, was a leader for the Sokols Abroad for many years; her mother, Vlasta, was a gymnast and is slim and still in the best of shape.

Vlasta is a fine seamstress and completely made Mila's wedding dress by hand, not with a sewing machine. It was elegant in style and wonderful peau de soie charneause with Chantilly lace that went through several plane trips while being fitted, altered, re altered and never once was ironed. The GROOM ROME MllAN and all of his girl cousins who are 100 percent SPJST large mutton sleeves and puffed bow members.

Features

kiwi fruit, a large carved melon bowl, grapes, cantalope, etc. There were two large chocolate groom's cakes with chocolate frosting loaded with huge fresh strawberries, and in the center of each cake a well of chocolate syrup to dip in for chocolate covered strawberries.

The three-tiered wedding cake was topped with fresh flowers and had six heart-shaped satellite cakes.

The setting was colorful with pink tafetta draped with large scalloped poofs every 3 feet on all the head tables. The entire ceiling had dropped clusters of pink balloons. The stage and raised head table had Ficus trees and greenery. Two Roman pillars draped in pink taffeta held white wicker cages with live love birds on each side. There were a series · of .iridescent glittered love birds that hung above the head table with the antique Karlstejn Castle painting in the background.

Fresh flower arrangements also decorated the head table, entrance reception table and cake and fruit tables. Buckets of champagne decorated in pink iridescent mylar with balloons were on every table.

It was truly a gathering of the Sokols, friends, relatives and fraternalists. Father Chris of St. Patrick Cathedral gave the blessing.

Tai Milan gave a touching toast and dinner was served. (Tal's toast mentioned losing a traveling companion but that Rome was gaining a prettier one. These brothers have traveled to over 35 countries together.

He also mentioned gaining more Czech heritage through his marriage to the Waldauf family.)

The grand march, led by Roy and Lydia Alholm, wore us all out, it circled, spiralled, zig - zagged, and even went out of the building and back inside through the club room.

Everyone danced the night away with polkas, waltzes, ballroom, the Chicken Dance, and other exciting specialty dances.

Guests were from Canada, New York, Maryland, Illinois, Indiana and all parts of Texas. Rome, Olympian Larry Gerard and six others did standing back flips in succession. One was even a girl, in her skirt. Yes, it's on video! Someone had a good idea, a photo of Rome and all his girl cousins (some aunts, too). Aren't they a good looking group, and 100 percent SP JST members.

About 11 :30 the couple changed clothes and were leaving the reception in their limo when the sky exploded into about a 15 minute fireworks display outside. Rockets, flares, firecrackers, just like a 4th of July celebration. When they opened the door to enter the limo about 22 shining faces of children inside the car appeared. Rome said, "No kids! No kids! Out! Out! Out!" The couple drove off with Chauffeur Tai Milan and Assistant Lesli Poindexter. Lesli was the bride's chief manager assisting her with dressing, keeping her cool, on a time schedule and all sorts of odds and ends during the day. Rome arranged for a dozen white roses in the limo and another dozen red roses at the hotel.

The couple stayed in town for four days to visit with out - of - town guests and family. Rome's grandparents, Ann and Henry Banfi were here from Chicago. His not that often that they get to Texas. The "new" Milans then went on a week- long honeymoon to Cancun, Mexico. They had a wonderful time.

The cooks did a splendid job with the preparing and serving of food.

Wednesday, January 3, 1990-VĚSTNÍK/9 They all received many compliments.

A special "thank you" to all who helped in the planning of this great event. It was a wonderful evening and was enjoyed by all.

The rehearsal dinner was held at the Fort Worth Club in downtown Fort Worth with 49 attendants and guests.

It was a fun night with several telling stories about Rome's and Mila's past

and experiences, toasts, and a touching speech by Jan Waldauf. The room was · elegant with sculptures, a waterfall and pond. The dinner was superb.

We wish Mr. and Mrs. Rome Milan the best life has to offer and an eternity of health, happiness and endless love as they vault and tumble together over the challenges of a successful marriage. NAZDAR! -SPJST-

Mr. and Mrs. Felix Zatyka

Mr. And Mrs. Warnasch Celebrate Golden Anniversary laura and Royal were married November 11, 1939 in Industry, Texas. They celebrated with a reception and dance, hosted by their children Beverly and Ronnie McGaughey, Kim and Royal Warnasch, Jr. and grandchildren Gary, Justin and Allison and relatives and friends.

Zatykas Celebrate Golden Anniversary Felix and Marie Zatyka of Rosenberg celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary recently with a dozen out of the original wedding party of 20 in attendance. The 50th anniversary reception, dinner and dance was held on November 18, 1989 at American Legion Post 271 Hall in Rosenberg.

Marie Sophie Sebesta and Felix Edward Zatyka were married on November 19, 1939, in the Presbyterian Church in Wallis in a ceremony conducted by the Rev. Joseph Miksovsky. .

Members of the wedding party on hand for the anniversary were Ruth Zatyka Newton, sister of the groom; Betty Parma Brewer, Margaret Parma Vandries, Annie Mae Parma Hubenak, Vlasta Sebesta Psencik, Virginia Duckett Belt, Agnes Zatyka Kovar, Denver Sebesta, brother of the bride, Harry Witek, Charlie Kovar,

Johnnie Kristinek and L.L. Duckett.

The Zatykas are parents of two children, namely, Denver Zatyka of Pleak Village and Janice Freudensprung of Rosenberg. There are three grandchildren, namely, Kelly Zatyka of Houston, Marla and Wade Freudensprung, both of Rosenberg. A granddaughter, Den ya Zatyka, is deceased.

For the anniversary party, Mrs. Zatyka wore a crystal pleated royal blue formal - length gown with a self fabric flower accenting the hipline. She wore a strand of pearls with a diamond and sapphire enhancer and matching earrings, a gift from the couple's daughter and son - in - law, Janice and Wayne Freudensprung. Her corsage was a cluster of gold metallic silk roses tied with gilt ribbons. Her husband had a boutonniere of gold metallic rosebuds.

The color theme from the couple's wedding was followed in the anniversary colors, using the rainbow hues in pastel tones. The anniversary cake was a three - tiered white confection topped with a gold "50"

ornament in an arch of white silk flowers with centers in pastels. Sugar flowers on the layers were also in the rainbow pastels. The cake was nestled in a wreath of greenery and flanked by gold candelabra with white tapers.

Gold metallic ribbon banded the laid formal - length cloth. At either side were wicker baskets of Boston ferns highlighted with filigree metallic ribbons.

The groom's chocolate cake was iced in fudge frosting and topped with a .fishing scene with the fisherman catching bottles of Lone Star beer, depicting his ownership of the beer company until his retirement in about 1984.

Nieces Beverly Murille, Aimee Bollom, Loretta Goldsmith, Delores Mikeska, joined their granddaughters in cutting and serving the cakes.

Tables also held cheese and crackers, kolache, strudels, rolls and cakes. Among other assisting in carrying out other anniversary party duties were Sharon Horelica, Ben and Ladgie Zatyka III, Ladgie Zatyka, Jr., John Lynch, Chad Ellis, Keith Bollom and Wade Freudensprung.

The centerpiece for the cheese table was a vertical arrangement of votive candles topped with a spray of greenery. Greenery at the base was accented with clusters of white and green grapes.

A traditional Thanksgiving dinner of turkey and dressing, ham+sausage and all the accompaniments was served to approximately 350 guests who came from Chino, California; Baimbridge, Georgia and from many towns around Fort Bend County area.

Following the meal, the couple each received a gold Seiko watch, gifts from their children, grandchildren and the Ellises.

The Leo Heinrich Orchestra of Schulenburg played for the dance that evening with George and Florine Kulcak of Needville. leading the grand march. "It was short and sweet," Marie said, adding "We didn't want anything to tire us out."

They danced the first number to "My Happiness."

Felix's hobbies are fishing and hunting with friends and family; at home, he keeps busy . with his garden and yard. Marie loves to do arts and crafts, work in the yard and garden, also prepares family meals "as if cooking for an Army."

A booklet published by their daughter told all about their lives together, from the first grocery story they ran from the day after their marriage, to his service in the Army when he trained as a medic and became

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a chef, to buying and operating a tavern - cafe on Avenue G in Rosenberg, and then becoming the Lone Star Beer distributor. Marie always helped with all his endeavors from bookkeeping, to cooking, to making customers' deliveries.

The booklet ended: "So today, we celebrate with them their beginning, their first encounter, and their 50 years of their union together."

Felix Zatyka is an SP JST member for 34 years and his wife, Marie, is a member for 20 years, both at Lodge No. 81, Needville.

-SPJST-

The Settlement And Development Of The Region Of Lašsko (Lachía)

by Kevin Hannan Slavic tribes were settled on the territory of modern day Czechoslovakia from the fourth century A.D. In a great migration of people through Europe and Asia which took place at this time, Slavs migrated from their ancient homeland in the east and settled as far west as Hamburg. In the region of Moravia a state sprang up along the valleys and lowlands of the Morava River. Great Moravia, the first political state found among the Western Slavs, reached its peak of development in the 9th century.

Many early Slavic settlements were found along the Morava River, which flows the length of Moravia and empties into the Danube. It was from the river that the population came to be called Moravians and the country Moravia. Various tribal differences distinguished the tribes of Moravia, however. Scholars believe that the modern ethnographic divisions of Moravia correspond to tribal differences which already existed in Great Moravia.

For nearly a century Great Moravia flourished as a powerful independent state. The Moravian rulers showed an ingenuity in dealing with the Germans (Franks), their powerful and aggressive neighbors. Prince Rastislav in 855 succeeded in securing complete independence from the Frankish Empire. His territory included modern Czechoslovakia as well as parts of Hungary, Poland and Yugoslavia.

The Moravian capitol was located at Velehrad. There is some argument about the exact location of ancient Velehrad, but many scholars believe it

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to be near the modern town of Staré into a united margravate. Moravia's Město in Southern Moravia. Velehrad political development was hindered by was destroyed by invading Magyars in its lack of unity. Prague, Vienna and 907 A.O. Modern - day Velehrad may Kraków exerted an influence on the have been founded in more recent region. As Brno rose in importance, times on a different site. Southern the administration of Moravia was Moravia, with its relatively mild divided between that city and climate and productive agricultural Olomouc. Throughout the Middle areas, formed the heart of Great Ages assemblies were convened in Moravia.

Archaeologists have Olomouc and Brno. uncovered numerous sites there which Although Methodius was the first attest to Great Moravia's wealth and Bishop of Moravia, with a seat of cultural development.

Velehrad, the organization of the In the 9th century Prince Rastislav Slavic church in Moravia was sent a delegation to the Byzantine destroyed, after the fall of Great emperor requesting missionaries and Moravia. It was only in Carpatho teachers familiar with the Slavic Ruthenia and far Eastern Slovakia that tongue.

Although German the Slavic liturgy survived. In 1063 a missionaries were present in Moravia, bishopric was established in Olomouc.

Rastislav was unimpressed with them The office of bishop, elevated to an and suspicious of their political arch bishopric in 1777, was the most designs. In 863 the Slavic - speaking powerful position in Moravia. As a missionaries, brothers Cyril, vassal of the Czech crown, the bishop (Constantine) and Methodius arrived of Olomouc was not bound by in Moravia. Their delegation was met decisions of the Moravian estates, with great enthusiasm by Rastislav and which controlled much of the region's the Moravians. Cyril had devised a political power. The bishop of Slavic alphabet with which the Olomouc held vast tracts of land brothers and their disciples translated throughout Moravia and enjoyed great scripture to Slavic. Through the efforts influence. of Cyril and Methodius the population Moravia experienced a period of of Great Moravia accepted expansion and economic growth in the Christianity and a Slavic church with a 13th century. The growth of cities was Slavic liturgy took root there. spurred by charters granted to certain Although Great Moravia was to vanish "royal cities." The settlement of completely as a political state, its artisans and craftsmen in these towns cultural and spiritual heritage was was encouraged by special privileges transplanted to Bohemia, Poland, enjoyed through the royal charters.

Bulgaria and Kievan Rus'.

Among the oldest royal cities of In 907 Moravia was overrun by Lašsko is Opava, which was founded invading Magyars from the steppes of in the 12th century and granted a roval Asia.

Great Moravia's political charter in 1224. Nearby Bruntál and structure already had been weakened Moravian Ostrava were established in through German intrigue. After the the 13th century.

Magyar invasion, Moravia was left German settlements were not fou. td without a political admínistratíon. in Moravia until the en~ of the 12th Velehrad was razed and the century, during the rule of Vratislav. administrative class and Slavic clergy The bishops of Olomouc, especially were either killed or forced to flee, but Bruno (1245 - 1281), were active in the population was not entirely settling German colonists in Moravia. displaced.

With Slavs already settled on the more About 955 Prince Boleslav I of productive lowlands, the German Bohemia joined Moravia to his land. colonists were forced to clear and settle h, 1003 Bohemia and Moravia were the forested mountainous areas. united with Poland by Polish Prince New settlements founded according Boleslaw the Brave.

Although to "German privilege" were Bohemia regained its independence established in many unpopulated parts after two years, Poland's rule over of Moravia.

To encourage the Moravia lasted nearly three decades. settlement of these Iands German The region of Lašsko was a part of colonists were granted special Great Moravia. Local legends from privileges not found in the older Slavic villages throughout the region recount settlements. A town founded upon visits of Cyril and Methodius to the "German privilege" reserved a area. As Great Moravia's borders monopoly on work for its craftsmen. expanded to include Kraków and Foreign craftsmen were not allowed to Southern Poland, Lašsko became a settle within a mile of the town's borders. In Lašsko the town· of gateway between Moravia and Poland.

As Bohemia and Poland developed Štramberk, founded near an ancient into powerful and often hostile states, fortress tower, received such a charter the mountains and other natural in 1359.

Much of the German colonization of boundaries which separated the Czech Lašsko took place by immigration lands from Poland became political boundaries. Lašsko formed a natural through Silesia. Parts of Silesia, passageway to Poland. Since ancient including the Opava area of Lašsko, times Lašsko was intersected by became heavily Germanized. German important trade routes. One of these settlements near Opava established in linked the Czech and Polish capitols of the Middle Ages became the eastern Prague and Kraków. Another joined border region of the so - called Sudetenland of the important trading centers of the German Czechoslovakia.

Baltic with the Mediterranean.

The nobility and large monasteries By the middle of the 11th century and landholders benefitted from the the town of Olomouc in north central Moravia emerged as a successor to the colonization and cultivation of their former capitol of Velehrad. From 1182 unpopulated lands. From the Middle until 1641 Olomouc served as capitol· Ages an orderly process existed to effect the organization of new of the margravate of Moravia.

(Moravia's status was that of settlements. Landholders contracted with a "lokator" or "fundátor" for "margravate;" which originally the settlement of unpopulated lands. designated a "march" or border region. A rnargravate was ruled by a The lokator, usually an enterprising margrave or marquis). In 1054 the individual, promised to procure Czech ruler Břetislav divided Moravia colonists for a new settlement. The lokator supervised the clearing of the into three districts centered around the forests and subsequent division of towns of Olomouc, Brno and Znojmo.

These districts were reunited in 1197 land. He enjoyed certain privileges and

tax exemptions and he sometimes held century Silesia was divided into the local license for brewing beer or numerous small principalities. From milling. The lokator was responsible the early Middle Ages the duchy of for collecting taxes which after a Těšín was ruled by a branch of the certain period were paid from the Polish Piast family, whose rule there peasants' farms. He served as the local lasted until 1675. From the middle of . judge and as the intermediary between the 14th century, the princes of Silesia the nobility and peasantry. The were vassals of the King of Bohemia. position with time evolved into Czech dominance over Silesia lasted something like village mayor. In for four centuries. A strong Czech Bohemia and some parts of Moravia influence existed in Silesia, particularly this official was called "rycht ar," but in Upper Silesia and near the city of in Eastern Moravia and Silesia the Wroclaw (Vratislav), although the term was "fojt." The office of fojt population 'in its language and culture became a official position, usually remained closer to Poland than hereditary and with an official Bohemia. residence. The office was officially .

Today only a small portion of the abolished in 1848. former historical land of Silesia An influx of German colonists in belongs to Czechoslovakia.

This Lašsko in the 12th and 13th centuries territory, including the areas resulted in the establishment of new surrounding the cities of Opava and settlements which bore German Těšín, administratively is a part of the names. These include Frýdek (from district of Northern Moravia. From "Friedebek"), Frýdlant, Štramberk the 11th century the duchy of Těšín and Frenštát. Frenštát was established existed as an independent principality. by the lokataor Farkáš, who received Throughout history the duchy had ties permission from the bishop of to both Bohemia and Poland, Olomouc in 1299 to organize a new although the local population in settlement. Though the original character was more Polish than Czech.

German settlement was probably For centuries the Opava district was abandoned, the Slavic town of ruled by the Holasovice family, Frenštát grew out of it. mention of whom dates to the 9th The founding of certain villages of century. This area was part of Great Lašsko can be dated by the village Moravia and administratively later was name.

Many villages in part of the Moravian margravate.

Czechoslovakia and Poland have Under Czech King Otakar II, the names ending in "-ice." The older Opava area was separated from names of this type are based on ancient Moravia. After Otakar's death his Slavic pre - Christian roots. An widow and heir further loosened the example of this type of ancient Slavic area's ties with Moravia. In 1318 village name is Hodslavice. The village Opava was officially separated from name evolved from the name of an Moravia and became an independent individual, "Hodislav," and from the duchy in vassalage to the Czech crown. name of his family or tribe, called as a During the Middle Ages the border group "Hodslavici."

Numerous between Moravia and Silesia was not similar village names of ancient origin firmly fixed in the Opava area. ln the evolved in Czechoslovakia and late 15th and early 16th centuries Poland.

Opava passed back and forth from Some villages founded in more Czech to Hungarian to Polish rule. recent times also have names ending in Moravia was spared much of the "-ice." The root word for these turmoil that Bohemia experienced particular names, however, is a following the execution of the Czech Christian name, which dates the religious reformer Jan Hus in 1415. founding of these villages to the The Hussite struggles were less violent Christian era. Like village names of than in Bohemia and religious ancient Slavic origin, many of these questions were generally less village names end in "ice," but the politicized in Moravia. What became a root word of the newer víllage names is national conflict in Bohemia remained based upon a Christian name, often basically a religious question in that of the founder of the village. Moravia.

Northern Moravia and Examples of this type of village name Silesia were a major center of in Lašsko are Janovice, Albrechtice, opposition to the Czech Hussites, The Kunčice and Štěpánkovice (based upon Hussite foe Emperor Sigismund often the Christian names Jan, Albrecht, resided in the cities of Moravia and he Konrad and Štěpán). The founding of conducted his campaign against the villages of this type took place in the Hussites from outposts in Moravia.

12th through 14th centuries.

While much of the population of For Moravia the 13th century was a Bohemia opposed Sigismund, he was period of unrest. Poor relations existed elected to the Czech throne in 1436 in between the Moravian, Margrave, the Moravian town of Jihlava.

Přemysl and his brother, Czech King In the latter half of the 15th century Václav I. In 1237 Václav invaded Moravia became the battleground Moravia ... and subdued the towns of between Czech King George Olomouc, Brno and Znojmo. In 1241 Poděbrady and Hungarian King Tatars invaded Moravia and Silesia, Matthias Hunyadi.

The struggle devastating many towns. The Tatars . between Czech and Hungarian forces were defeated at Hostýn and Olomouc began in 1467 and followed for a in victories which later inspired 19th period of eleven years. In 1469, an century Moravian patriots. The defeat assembly of the Catholic nobility at of Czech king, Přemysl Otakar II, by Olomouc elected Matthias to the the Habsburg Rudolf in 1278 was a Czech throne. After the death of tragedy for Bohemia and Moravia.

George of Poděbrady in 1478 Moravia Otakar perished in battle in Southern was formally attached to the Moravia and Rudolf ruled Moravia Hungarian crown. Moravia reverted to until 1283. The Czech Přemysl dynasty Czech rule for all practical purposes came to an end in 1306. after Matthias' death, yet Moravia Throughout the Middle Ages formally remained part of the historical developments in Silesia were Hungarian· kingdom until 1526. closely linked to those in Moravia and With éloser ties between Moravia Bohemia. Parts of the region that was and the Hungarian kingdom in the to become Lašsko passed back and 15th century a new phase of forth between Moravia and Silesia. colonization of unpopulated lands Moravia lacked the unity of Bohemia, began in Eastern Moravia and and Silesia was even less unified than neighboring Southeastern Silesia. At Moravia. At the end of the 13th this time parts of mountainous

Wednesday, January 3, 1990-VĚSTNÍK/11 Slovakia, Poland, Ruthenia and Hungarian territories were inhabited by shepherds with large herds of sheep, goats and also cattle. These shepherds, called "Valachs," produced revenue for landholders from lands that were not suited to agriculture.

Valachs arrived in the Těšin and Frýdek areas of Silesia in the 15th century and from there migrated to neighboring Moravia. The number of original Valach immigrants from Slovakia, Poland, Ruthenia and other lands· to the east was quite small. The Valach methods of shepherding and way of life were later adopted by the native lowland population of Lašsko and Eastern Moravia. The Valachs who migrated to Silesia and Moravia from the east were already a mixed ethnic group and they interbred with the native Slavic population.

Between 1420 and 1620 over one hundred new settlements were founded on lands of Těšín, Silesia that were previously considered uninhabitable.

Further expansion took place during the Thirty Years War (1618 - 1648).

Numerous new settlements were founded in Lašsko in this period.

During this period the following villages were established: Moravka (1620), Dvůr Břehy (1638), Kovály (1645), Staré Hamry (1649), Javorinka nad Jablunkovem (1643), Tyra (1644), Řeka (1644), Košařiska (1643 - 1657), Bělá u Jablonkova (í643 - 1692), Věščút (1645), Kostelec (1654), Nové Dvorce (1660), Křivec (1670), Hranečník (1673), Lipina (1675), Obora (1690) and others.

The final stage of Valach colonization of Eastern Moravia and Silesia took place in the late 17th and 18th centuries. During this 'period forests were cleared of ten in a rather haphazard manner. Settlements from this period do not . resemble the compact villages of lowland areas but are spread out over vast distances. As the lowlanders had adopted shepherding and other Valach forms of livelihood so the Valachs eventually took up farming and other lowlander ways of life. The Valach and lowland populations of Eastern Moravia and neighboring Silesia eventually intermingled beyond recognition. It was this mixed population called "pasekráři" that was responsible for the establishment of new settlements in the 16th and 17th centuriés. .The settlement of Lašsko by Valachs more resembles developments in Slovakia and other Eastern Slavic lands than Bohemia. Due to the Valach influence, Eastern Moravia in many ways remains closer to neighboring Slovakia than to Bohemia. Valachs introduced cultural elements from the Slavic east into the local folk culture, which still tie Lašsko and Eastern Moravia to Slavic lands to the east. (Note: Many of the surnames found in the Czech Moravian community in Texas are not of Czech origin. Some of these indicate a Valach or Eastern Slavic origin.

Examples: Bača, Gajdica, Gallia, Rusnak, Naizer, Slovak, Slováček, Dlabaj, Nehněvajsa, krajča, Pavlica, etc.)

At the start of the 15th century, the population of Bohemia and Moravia was divided into Catholics. and Utraquists. Outwardly, the Utraquists differed from Catholics chiefly in their partaking of communion in both species (bread and wine) and use of Czech in the liturgy. Influenced by the teachings of Czech peasant theologian Petr Chelčický and Martin Luther, a new religious group developed in Eastern Bohemia from the followers of Jan Hus. The Unity of the Brethren, as

Hungary, areas which enjoyed greater · occupied Opava and Těšín. After a the group became known, differed religious freedom. Between 1720 and decisive defeat in 1742, Austrian somewhat from the Utraquists and 1725 families from Lašsko immigrated Empress Maria Theresa was forced to more conservative followers of Hus in to Silesia for religious reasons. A cede most of Silesia to Prussia. Austria their doctrines and practices. Though zroun of two hundred Moravians, the actual membership of the Unity of retained only a small corner of the Brethren was quite small, the including natives of Lašsko, in 1722 southeastern Silesia surrounding the group had an important influence on settled in Saxony on the estate of towns of Opava and Těšín.

Czech history. They were active in Count Nicholas Zinzendorff and re During the reign of Maria Theresa organized the Brethren Church. lu a (17 40 - 1780) and her son Joseph II education, publishing Czech bibles and somewhat Germanized form this body religious works and promoting the (1780 - 1790) numerous changes took spread throughout the world as the place in the political and social Czech language.

Moravian Church.

One of the greatest men of Moravia structure of the Austrian Empire.

Following the Thirty Years' War, was the last bishop of the Unity, Jan Although various reforms were the imperial Amos Komenský, who lived for a conditions for the peasant became implemented, became more period in Lašsko before fleeing to extremely difficult. Though much of administration Moravia, Silesia and Bohemia lay in centralized and the Slavic lands, which exile. Komenský achieved fame ruin, landowners refused to relax the 'formed a majority of the empire's throughout Europe as an educator and population, were subjected to policies phílosopher.

In 1618, 26-year-old peasants' obligations. The peasantry Komenský arrived "in the town of for centuries had paid taxes and of increased Germanization. In the 18th century the estates of Moravia, Fulnek from Přerov. He worked in provided the landowner with labor for composed primarily of nobility and Fulnek as a teacher and there he use of the land, according to the size of married Magdalena Vizovská from the holding. Yet the obligations laid clergy, finally lost all decision - making power.

Zábřeh. Later in his life Komenský . upon the peasantry were increased.

Particularly unfortunate was the looked back on the period spent with Under Joseph II the condition of the his family in Fulnek as the happiest of peasantry of the large estates with peasant improved to some degree. In his life. Following the defeat of Czech absent landowners. Peasants were 1781 reforms were introduced which obliged to perform "robota," or returned to the peasant some of his troops at the battle of White Mountain in 1620, Komenský was forced to flee forced labor, on the estate of the rights which the nobility had to exile across the Polish border. He landlord. During Austria's war with abrogated in past centuries. The Prussia in the 18th century new taxes peasant was henceforth allowed to never returned to Fulnek or to were demanded of the peasantry. The substitute cash payments in place of Moravia. His wife and sons perished there in the plague in 1622. As Thirty Years' War in Moravia left "robota." Peasants were allowed to approximately 26,000 peasant farms happened with other Czechs and marry as they wished and could move out of 98,000 abandoned. Yet the Moravians, Komenský died in exile. from one estate to another if all their landowners, many of whom recently In Moravia the Counter debts were satisfied. Such decisions Reformation was less tragic than in had acquired the property, sought to previously required the consent of the compensate for this loss of revenue by landowner.

Bohemia, where the victorious increasing the taxes and robota German Hapsburgs sought to stamp Peasants were divided into a number out everything Czech in the name of required of the operating holdings. of classes according to the size of their lu 1695, a peasant uprising took religion.

For centuries religious holdings. The largest landholder was questions for the Czechs were to have place in Hukvaldy and surrounding the "sedlák" (farmer).

The political overtones. In much of villages. Not long after this the exploits "zahradník" (also called "zagrodnik" of the Silesian Robin Hood, Ondráš Moravia and in the region of Lašsko, in some parts of Lašsko) was a small Šebesta (1680 - 1715) became known farmer with a home and field .. The the population was largely Catholic, throughout Lašsko and neighboring especially in areas surrounding the "chalupník" possessed only a cottage areas. Ondráš was a highwayman and and small field. The sedlák fulfilled his towns of Frýdek, Frenštát and Hukvaldy. The chief center of .the thief with a reputation for protecting obligations to the landowner by the oppressed. With a band of fol­ plowing fields or other tasks requiring Catholic Church in Moravia was the bishopric of Olomouc. The 16th lowers he preyed on the rich estates the use of livestock. The zahradník century bishops of Olomouc, notably of Lašsko and on traders traveling the and chalupník, who often possessed no Stanislav Pavlovský, were able and trade routes which passed through the livestock, performed more menial region. Long after he was betrayed and labor as robota. The worsen'ng plight energetic men responsible for intro­ ducing numerous church reforms. killed in Sviadnov in 1715 he remained of the peasantry is illustrated in the a folk hero. Another popular uprising In 1566 bishop Vilém Prusinovský following table which describes the established a university at Olomouc. In was ied by Ondra Foltýn, fojt (mayor) peasant population of the Těšín area in 1578 a seminary for priests destined the 16th and 18th centuries: of Staré Město near Těšín. Perscuted for Eastern Slavic lands and Northern and imprisoned for his efforts on Year Percentage of total population Europe was founded in Olomouc. behalf of the oppressed peasantry, 7.3.hradn{ks Chalupn{ks Sedl.Íks Although several new settlements Ondra Foltýn became a folk hero in 1577 2% 69% 29% were established in the mountainous the tradition of Ondra Šebesta and 1755 27% 47Z 26% areas of Lašsko land Eastern Moravia other Robin Hoods of Slovakia, during the Thirty Years' War (1618 - Ruthenia and Carpathian lands to the east.

1648), much of the rest of Moravia and In 1773 Joseph II issued the Silesia was devastated.

Swedish Toleration Patent which allowed the Despite similarities of language, troops, notorious for their cruelty, organization of Lutheran and invaded in 1642, 1643 and 1645. history and culture, Bohemia and Calvinist congregations in Bohemia Swedish garrisons remained in Poland never achieved any great and Moravia. In Lašsko and especially degree of political cooperation.

Moravia until 1650. It is estimated that 63 castles and estates, 22 towns and Throughout the Middle Ages Silesia in Valašsko, Protestant congregations were formed and churches erected.

330 villages were left deserted after the was something of a buffer state Some communities there had preserved between Bohemia, Poland, Germany Swedish invasion. In 1663 Tatars the religious traditions of Jan Hus and invaded Moravia and Silesia and this and Moravia. In Lašsko, where both the Unity of the Brethren throughout was followed by invasions of regions were joined togetlier, Moravia the Counter Reformation. It was from Silesia experienced similar "Kuruks" between 1768 - 1682. and the Protestant communities of development. In 1377 the duchy of ("Kuruks" were loosely organized Moravia, Silesia and bands of soldiers - of - fortune from Opava was divided into the districts of Bohemia, Slovakia that the first outstanding the Hungarian lands. They were Opavsko, Krnovsko and Hlubčicko.

This area's ties to Moravia and Silesia leaders of the Czech National originally recruited as "crusaders" Awakening emerged in the 19th were rarely clearly defined. Although against the Turks. The Kuruks century. revolted against their lords and, the Opava area was formerly part of Moravia and Silesia experienced preferring a life of plunder and Moravia, after the Thirty Years' War great economic growth in the 19th adventure, refused to return to civilian. it was finally and formally attached to century. Construction on the first rail life. In 1680 Kuruks robbed and Silesia. The local population retained line, which linked Vienna to Bohumín burned the town of Frenštát, carrying its Moravian language and culture, off local children as slaves.) Plague however. In 1335 Těšín passed to the through Břeclav and Přerov, began in 1836. Coal was first mined in the was a constant threat throughout the crown of Bohemia when Czech ruler 17th century, as in the past, and many John of Luxembourg renounced his Ostrava area in 1776. Iron ore was also claim to the Polish throne as discovered there. Numerous mines, people perished because of it. mills and ironworks were established.

After the Thirty Years' War, the compensation for the duchy. The Piast By the middle of the 19th century the Hapsburgs took their revenge on all dukes ruled over Těšín until the region of Lašsko was rapidly who had opposed them. Much of the family's extinction in the 17th century.

The saying in Czechoslovakia says developing as an important industrial Slavic nobility in the Czech lands was center. forced to forfeit its estates and that "Maria Theresa lost Silesia and It was chiefly German estate owners Franz Joseph lost everything." ln 1740 property. Many Czech and Moravian and investors who benefitted from Protestants emigrated to Silesia and Prussian troops invaded Silesia and

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Lašsko's economic expansion in the 19th century. Lašsko in this period was plagued by increasingly intense and bitter nationalist and social conflicts.

As the rest of Europe became engrossed in various nationalist movements, Germans, Czechs and Poles converged upon Lašsko in an attempt to present their national claims on the region. Much of the local population remained indifferent to these efforts. Beginning in the middle 19th century many Poles from Galicia and Russian Poland settled as miners and workers in Lašsko.

The Slavic lands of the Austrian Empire were shaken by revolutionary movements that swept across Europe in the middle 19th century. Serfdom was finally abolished in Austria in 1848. Increasingly conscious of their non - German identities, the Slavs of the Austrian Empire began to press for political concessions. In 1848 a Pan Slavic Congress was convened in Prague amid popular expectation of improved political conditions for Slavs. Presided over by František Palacký, the Pan - Slavic Congress was forced to disband in the wake of a general strike that broke out in Prague.

Revolutionary activities in Vienna forced Austrian Emperor Ferdinand V to flee the capitol. Upon the suggestion · of Palacký he set up a provisional capitol in the autumn of 1848 in the Moravian town of Kroměříž. In December Ferdinand abdicated the throne and the sixty - eight year reign of Emperor Franz Joseph (1848 - 1916} was inaugurated. The revolutionary events of 1848 were followed by a period of reaction and absolutism in Austria. The conservative government tightened its control over the increasingly disenchanted Slavic majority population of the empire.

From the beginning of the 19th century leaders among Austria's Slavs were actively promoting national awareness among their people. These men sought to rescue their oppressed languages, foster pride in the past glories of Slavic history and gain a degree of political power. Though the Pan - Slavic Congress of 1848 produced no actual results or commitments from the different Slavic representatives, it proved that the Slavs were a force with which the Austrian government must eventually reckon.

Throughout the 19th century, leaders in Moravia and Silesia promoted national awareness among the Slavic population. The Moravians often cooperated with the Czechs in promoting the idea of a "Czechoslavic" nation composed of Czechs, Moravians, Silesians, Lusatian, Sorbs (Wends) and Slovaks.

Other Moravians, sensitive to their differences with the Czechs, stressed the idea of a Moravian nation.

Important centers of the Moravian national movement were Olomouc and Brno.

National celebrations at Velehrad, Brno and Mount Radhošť in the 1860s captured the imagination of much of the Moravian population. Yet 19th century Moravia lagged behind Bohemia in political consciousness and development. Moravia was much less unified than Bohemia. The region of Lašsko, which lay between Moravian, Polish and German populations, remained a border region overlooked · by many Czech "National Awakeners" until the value of the region's natural resources was understood.

Many Slavs saw the outbreak of World War One as a step towards political independence. Some Czech

forces on the front laid down their arms and surrendered to the Russians.

Tomáš G. Masaryk, who served as deputy in the Austrian parliament, fled Austria in 1914 and began to lobby for Czech independence. Masaryk gained the support of President Woodrow Wilson as well as that of America's immigrant community. In 1918 the new nation of Czechoslovakia was created from Bohemia, Moravia, Slovakia, Carpatho - Ruthenia and a part of Silesia.

The creation of new states in Eastern Europe after World War One created numerous conflicts.

Particularly thorny was the border dispute in Silesia. In Upper Silesia the Slavic population of the former Prussian areas had been subjected for centuries to a ruthless policy of Germanization.

Following a plebiscite Germany was able to secure most of Upper Silesia; Both Poland and · Czechoslovakia claimed the extreme southeastern tip of Silesia near Těšín as well as parts of the Spiš and Orava districts of Slovakia. Much of the population of the Těšín area remained indifferent to the dispute and was not enthusiastic about any type of border being created to separate areas that were formerly united as one. In 1920 a commission established by the Allied Powers decided the border in the Tesin area largerly in favor of Czechoslovakia.

(Note: It may be of interest to Texans to note that a member of this committee was Dr. Eduard Micek, a native of the Frydek area who was later professor of Slavic languages at the University of Texas.)

The new state of Czechoslovakia was faced with numerous problems.

The country experienced a severe depression between 1929 and 1936.

Czechoslovakia was plagued with problems caused by a large minority population. Over 22 percent of the population was German and about 5 percent Magyar. Yet despite problems, Czechoslovakia under the leadership of Tomáš G. Masaryk developed into one of Europe's exemplary democracies.

After the Munich agreement between Great Britain, France, Germany and Italy in September, 1938, Czechoslovakia was forced to cede all territory with a population more than 50 percent German to Nazi Germany. In November, 1938 Poland seized part of the long - · coveted Těšín district.

Part of Silesia was incorporated by the Germans into the Nazi Reich. Bohemia and Moravia were made part of a Nazi "protectorate." In Těšín and other parts of Silesia the Nazis sought to assimilate the native Slavic population as Germans. Germans concocted the myth that the population of Silesia was essentially of German racial descent.

At the start of World War II much of population of Těšín still identified its nationality as "Šlonzak" rather than Czech or Polish. Most Silesians and Moravians resisted the Nazis and many were deported to Nazi death camps. In mountainous parts of Lašsko partisans conducted a guerilla war against the Nazis. Lašsko was liberated by Soviet troops in the spring of 1945.

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New Year's Resolution Reasonable, Achievable Goals What is it about the New Year's Resolution that seems . to almost guarantee failure? Although the very definition of resolution indicates a firm commitment, the connotation' of the New Year's Resolution is that of one made with great fervor, only 'to be abandoned in disillusionment even before we adjusťto writing the correct year ori our checks.

In spite of previous failures and disappointments, Dr. David McQellan of the Department of Family Medicine at the Scott and White Clinic in Belton believes that the New Year can be an excellent time. to set new goals. "The problem with many New Year's Resolutions is they are hot really reasonable goals. The person setting the goal may riot have considered all the relevant factors and may actually be setting himself up for failure."

Dr. McQellan believes that goals which have the potential for accomplishment and satisfaction can be measured against four standards.

"A goal'. worthy of effort must be definable, measurable, achievable and compatible," says Dr. McOellan.

Definable -- It is essential to think through what you hope to accomplish and define it simply and specifically.

"If you can write it down on paper in one or two sentences, it has the makings of a worthwhile goal," according to Dr. McOellan. "Too many people make ne bulous, abstract goals that are difficult to work toward." A definable goal can be broken down irito the small, practical steps required to achieve. it.

Measurable -- "If a goal cannot be objectively measured, there is ho way to know when it has been achieved," says Dr. McQellan. For example, if you set a goal in the area of physical fitness to begin walking a mile, four days a week, at the end of the week, you can look back and determine whether or riot you reached your goal.

Without the ability to measure success, you may be easily discouraged, trying to hit an elusive target. Subjective goals, such as looking thinner or feeling healthier do not suffer the satisfaction that comes from measuring success which gives you the boost to persevere over the "long haul."

Achievable -- It is essential that a goal be realistic for you where you are right now. "Setting goals that are too far removed from your starting point can be discouraging as you begin to realize how distant the goal is and how long it will take to reach it,' says Dr. McOellan. "It is much more fulfilling to set a reasonable goal that can be attained in the sort term." Or if your goal is long term, it will be helpful to break it down into smaller, "bite size" segments that can be achieved along the way. This type of goal setting offers periodic rewards for your accomplishments.

Compatible -- "Many times, people set goals that may be definable and measurable, but they are riot achievable, because they are simply riot compatible with their lifestyle' or other goals,'' Dr. McOellan comments. All commitments and constraints must be taken into consideration with making goals. Tune constraints and physical limitations must influence goal - setting. This part of the process may require some decision - making and priority evaluation to determine whether· or not your commitment to a new goal

will interfere with other responsibilities.

One · of the basic benefits from proper goal - planning is a balanced life. Therefore, setting priorities according to the various areas· of life responsibilities is essential. Dr. McClellan compares life to a decathlon, "If an athlete works hard and excels in one area, but neglects the other parts of the competition, he may win that event, but 'lose the contest. life is similiar. Those whose lives are most fulfilling and least stressful are those who keep all the areas of life in balance."

Priorities - Dr. McOellan suggested five areas that should be considered and prioritized before setting goals in any one particular aspect of life. The first and most important area of responsibility is that of personal beliefs. "Each individual must come to terms with his own view of the world and his belief system. Without that, he cannot effectively set other priorities and goals. Every person's lifestyle is a result of his or her belief system," says Dr. McOellan.

After that, Dr. McOellan believes, goals in all areas can be set according to the life priorities established. The other areas of responsibility which need to be considered according to Dr. McOellan are family, business career, church - religion, the community and the world. When goals are set according to priorities and the guidelines of definability, measurability, achievability and compatibility, the likelihood of success is much greater.

So, this year, as you approach the New Year, take some time to consider your priorities. Realize that you do have choices. Make those which best reflect your goals. Plan carefully and realistically· for a new year with new opportunities to achieve your new goals.

Item Of Interest The needs of aging parents are hardest for children who live elsewhere. Geriatric-care managers, usually social workers with special training, can locate and coordinate visiting nurses, hot - meal delivery, nursing homes and other services.

Some care managers are available through hospitals and agencies for the aging, and chargé on a sliding scale by income, with an average rate of $40 an hour. But heavy case· loads often limit the time and attention you get. Private - practice care managers usually are less burdened. A typical charge of $200 to $400 covers a visit with the older client, meetings with the physician and family and a list· of services that you can follow · up on.

For a $60 to $120 hourly fee, care managers will also put the services in place and oversee the quality of care.

The National Association of Private Geriatric Care Managers, (513) 222 2621, provides free lists of members who are state licensed or certified and have spent at least two years working with the elderly, Aging Network Services, Inc., in Bethesda, Maryland, (301) 657 - 4329, has a national networkof~OO geriatric social workers and charges $150 for a 90 - minute assessment phone call with you and $200 to connect you with a 'local practitioner, whose fees run from $55 to $75 an hour.

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LIDSKOST-- BRATRSTVI Česká část Úřední orgán Slovanské Podporující

Jednoty Státu Texas. založené roku 1897

3. ledna 1990

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Z redakce Hana Vondráčková piše: Vše nejlepší do nového roku přeje Vám, pane kolego, i Vaší paní Přikládam dopis, Čs. ústareu zahraníčního který asi bude zajímat Vás í Vaše čtenáře.

Hana Vondráčková Mnoho zdraví a zdaru Vám všem v Čs. ústavu zahraníčnímpřeje redaktor.

Oddíl Dopisovatelů Československý ústav zahraniční Praha

Vážení a milí přátelé krajané!

Vhodným prostředkem ke spolupráci Čs. úslavu zahraničního a krajanských organizací by mohlo být uzavření dohod o spolupráci podle zájmů a potřeb krajanů.

Vytvořily se podmínky pro pro­ hloubení a rozšíření spolupráce s čs. ústavem zahraničním, českosloven­ skou socialistickourepublikou, krajan­ ským hnutím, které budou sloužit humánním cílům, nastolení mírových vztahů a darozuměni mezi národy. Čs. ústav zahraniční vyzývá ke spolupráci přes různe názory a zájmy krajanské hnutí a jednotlivce k podpoře své vlasti pro blaho českého a slovenského národa. čs. ústav zahraniční věren svým tradicím bude podporovat krajanské hnutí ve světě.

Předsednictvo ČSÚZ

špetka koření

Náramně tlustá Rotundová vešla do cukrárny a zeptala se: "Který zákusek obsahuje nejméně Letos se již podruhé obracíme na vás s kalorii?" pozdravem ze staré vlasti, která "Tento," - ukázala prodávačka. prožívá významnésložitéobdobí svých "No, tak mi ho zabalte deset kusů."

VilémSouček dějin.

Obracíme se na vás s výzvou, že máme upřímný zájem na dalším rozvíjení a rozšíření spolupráce se všemi, kteří mají vlasteneckývztah ke své staré vlasti.

Chceme opět zdůraznit, že Tak už je Nový rok. Všichni Československý ústav zahraniční od svého založení v roce 1928 vždy stál a doufáme, že bude lepší než poslední. stojí na straně našich národů a Rok 1989 byl skutečně zajímavý a pracujících, na platformě spolupráce napínavý, ale dnes je napsaný v se všemi krajany, kteří odešli ze své dějinách. Jak jej budeme pamatovat?

'Byl to dobrý nebo špatný rok? Je to vlasti v různých obdobích. Čs. ústav zahraniční jako težko říct. Pro některého byl velmi samostatná nezávisláorganizace, která dobrý a pro jiného byl nešťastný.

Musímezapomenout na ty nešťastné je založena na dobrovolném kolektivním a individuálním členství události a jenom pamatovat na ty čs. občanů, závodů, institucí a dobré, jak se říká: "Napsat ty dobré na školských zařízení, znovu prohlašuje, kámen a ty špatné na písek."

Moc se stalo lidim českého původu že stojí na pozicích všeobecně humanistických, zajímajících zvláštně v Evropě. Vypadá, že v Československu se stala důležitá převážnou většinu lidstva.

Jsme přesvědčeni,že současnou čin­ změna.

Musíme doufat, že to bude dobré nost a další záměry Čs. ústavu zahraničního podporují ve vlasti vašich pro ty lidi a že jejich život zlepší.

Nebude to rychle, jak se říka bude předků všichni, kteří si uvědomují velký význam tradic i současnou práci to: "dlouhá cesta okopat."

Musíme verit, že pravda vítězí a že čs. krajanského hnutí.

Zvlášť významným faktem je lidi tam budou mít větší osobní působení našich umělců, ať již profe­ svobodu.

Každý rok v Americe těšíme se, že sionálů, nebo amaterů, na kulturní čin­ nosti mezi našimi krajany prostřed­ náš život bude lepší. Musíme doufat, že letos to také bude tak. Máme moc nictvím čs. ústavu zahraničního. čs. ústav zahraniční, který se všeho, měli bychom být vděční. Tu přihlásil při svém osamostatnění k svobodu, co v Spojených státech demokratickému proudu v další čin­ máme, je milá a neocenitelná.

Musíme pracovat pevně, abychom nosti hodlá rozšířit spolupráci s dalšími zlepšili svůj osobní život. Osobní organizacemikrajanů a redakcemikra­ janských časopisů, se kterými dosud svoboda není zadarmo.

Za svou osobní svobodu člověk musí nespolupracujeme, a kteří o spolupráci s čs. ústavem zahraničním projeví platit; peníze to nestojí, ale stojí to praxi, důvěrnost ve své přemýšlení, v zájem.

Kromě již tradičních .. Jorem hovoru s přítelem a sousedem i spolupráce se čs. ústav zahraniční hlasování na volbách.

Kdyby všechno se stalo, tak, jak nabízí zprostředkovávat spolupráci v ekonomické a vědeckotechnické bychom si osobně přáli tak, bychom oblasti, na které by se naši krajané, měli blaho. Ale víte, že život není tak.

Musíme prožít dobrotu a špatnost. podnikatelé, technická a humanitní in­ Je to důležité, aby jsme pracovali teligencemohli podílet.

Nezanedbatelnou složkou je také zlepšit svůj život, nejenom svůj osobní výuka českého a slovenského jazyka život, ale život všech lidí, kamkoli žijí prostřednictvím čs. ústavu na našem krasném světě.

Přejí vám moc radosti a štěstí v roce zahraničního na předních univerzitách 1990. v ČSSR.

Moje Myšlenky ...

Napsal: W.J. "Vilém" Malina

Jedenadvacátý kurs češtiny v Aliefu.

s jinými etnicky uvědomělímia češtiny znalými krajany pak zpomalí ustavičné odnárodňování a nedopustí aby česká mluva se stala za pětadvacet let či za půl století zde v Texasu mrtvým jazykem, končícím v muzeu.

"Kolik řečí znáš, tolikrát jsi člověkem" je pravdivé přísloví jak v . češtině tak i v celé řadě jiných jazyků, poněvadž znalost jiných řečí je . všeobecně známou výhodou jak v soukromém tak ve veřejmném životě.

Další plus studia češtinyje následující: Čeština je západoslovanský jazyk patřící do rodiny slovanskýchjazyků, která je největší skupinou sobě příbuzných jazyků na evropském kon­ tinentu. Z tohoto důvodu je tedy učení . se česky rovněž velmivýhodné, jelikož znalost českého jazyka pak značně usnadní studia dalších slovanských řečí.

"Loquendo discitur loqui" ("Mluvením se člověk učí jak mluvit" -- neboli v našem případě -- mluvením či používáním české řeči člověk se nadále učí ji znát a ctít) je důležité heslo jak pro studenty češtiny tak pro každého z nás, kdo se opravdu hlásí k rodné krvi.

Prosím upozorněte laskavě na tuto oznámku češtiny v Aliefské večerní škole své příbuzné, přátele i známé.

John J. Karas z Houstonu.

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Aliefská večerní škola v jihozápadním Houstonu má v polovině ledna 1990 na programu další, již jedenadvacatý, kurs hovorové češtiny.

Toto vyučování rozdělené na dvě skupiny bude opět zaměřeno na jed­ noduchou konversaci navazující na základy gramatiky potřebné k tomuto cíli. Lekce budou opět jednou týdně, ve čtvrtek, od 6:30 do 9 hod. večer; tento 12 týdenní kurs začne 18. ledna a . skončí 5. dubna. Školné je pouze 40 dolarů což je méně než tři a půl dolaru za dvě a půl hodiny výuky české řeči!

Zájemci se mohou zapsat buď osobně ve dnech 11. a 12. ledna od 6:30 do 8:30 večer v jídelně školy Hastings South, u které se nachází kancelář Aliefské večerní školy, anebo učinit zápis poštou.

V případě nepředvídanýchokolností je možné též se zapsat ve čtvrtek večer, 18. ledna, před začátkem prvního vyučování.

Mimochodem: Aliefská večerní škola se tu v Houstonu nachází jižně od křižovatky ulic Cook Road a North Star Drive, mezi známými hlavnějšími ulicemi Bellaire Blvd a Alief-Clodine.

Patřičné informace k této oznámce a další případné podrobnosti podá všem zájemcům kancelář večerní školy.

Adresa s telefony Aliefské večerní školy je tato: Alief Community Evening School P.O. Box 68 Alief, Texas 77411 Telefony 498-8110x 320 a 495-4053.

V neděli 14. ledna se bude pořádát Post Scriptum: Vyučování češtiny a seatonského hřbitova výroční schůze studie české řeči jsou nezbytné k zachování našeho národního dědictví ve 2 hodiny odpoledne v Seaton Com­ munity Center. zde v Texasu na jihu Spojených států Všichničlenovéa přátele jsou zvaní. jelikož takto se stanou všichni S bratrským pozdravem českoameričtí studenti těchto kursů Ace L. Chlapek mnohem více etnicky uvědomělí. tajemník Nynějšíi dřívější studenti češtinyspolu -SPJST-

Seaton hřbitova schůze

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Ceskoslovenský ústav zahranični Praha

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m-m as in man n- n as in nap ňas in canyon o- o as in omit ó- óas in bowl p- pas in cap q- Found only in foreign words: Pro­ nounced in Czech like kv r- Rolled r somewhat like Span. r ř- No English equivalent (Sound similar to azure.) s- s as in sand š- sh as in shot t- tas in utmost ť- ť as in tube (pronounced tyoob) (diphthong) u- u as in boot ůas in rude v- v as in vice w- Found in foreign words only: pro­ nounced like v x- Found in foreign words only: sometimesreplaced by ks y- y as in money ý- ee as in beet z- z as in zoo ž- as in azure ň

Autor hudby a textu KAREL HASLER

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Učme se Cesky Let Us Study Czech Lekce první- Lesson No. 1 We feel that we progressedrather far in last year's 32 Czech lessons. We hope these lessons are of great benefit to our readers. Of course, nothing is worth learning unless we put what we learn into practice. With this lesson, we are starting our series all over again.

For those of you interested, clip these lessons and keep a handy file of them for quick reference. - Editor.

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Česká abecedaThe Czech alphabet.

The Czech language has one of the most phonetic alphabets of all in the Indo-European languages of the world. There are thirty-one characters plus q, x and w which are used only in foreign words. The letters of the Czech alphabet are patterned on the Latin alphabet which has been expanded by the use of diacritical marks, called čárka, kroužek a háček to create addi­ tional sounds.

The following is a list of the Czech letters that represent separate sounds in the language: Letter- Approximate Pronunciation in English. a- a as in father, short sound á- a as in father, long sound b- as in ball c- ts as in cats č- ch as in church d- d as in dog ď- d as in dew (pronounced "dyoo") not "do" (diphthong) e- e as in let é- as in led ě- ě=ye as in yes f- fas in fat g- gas in good h- has in hat ch- No 'English equivalent: ch as in German machen, Bach. Pronounced neither h nor k, but between the two. i- y as in money í- í as in gasoline j- y as in yet k- k as in kitty 1- 1 as in melon

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The sounds given in English words are only approximations. In the next lesson the Czech alphabet will be used in Czech words with approximate pro­ nunciation given in English.

Na polí Je jaro. Žito se zelená.

Lidé vyjeli do polí.

Po velikém lánu hučí motory.

Vláčejí pole. Sejí oves.

Do večera osejí celý lán.

Traktor jede do polí. Orá na polí.

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O Štědrém večeru šest sedalo nás pospolu...

Maminka naše jablíčko na šest dílů rozkrojila a podělila všecky u stolu: Kdybyste, děti moje, někdy zabloudily --­ ve světě, v horách, v lese, v mlze --­ vzpomeňte, s kým jste se o jablíčko rozdělily, a najdete zas cestu ztracenou...

A domů vrátíte se s čistým čelem --vzdyť domov máme jeden v světě celém.

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' Šeky vyplňujte na The Czech Educational Foundation of Texas, clo Ben Trčálek, Jr., treasurer, Rt. 3, Box 111-A,Caldwell,TX. 77836.Tato prosba není omezena jen do státu Texas, ale nadace přijme každou částku odkudkoliv na této zeměkouli.

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1860).Od roku 1888žil v Pařfži, od 1905v USA. roku 1910se vrátil do Čech. Přední představitel secesního dekorativismu, který uplatňoval ve všech oborech užitého umění (nástěnná malba, plakát, grafika, kniha, šperk, nábytek). V poslednffázi života realizoval rozměrný cyklus obrazů Slovanská epopej.

Wednesday, Januaey 3, 1990-VĚSTNÍK/15

SPJST

CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Friday, Jan. S-Board of Trustees' Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 7-Lodge 6 Meeting and Installa­ tion of Officers, 1 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 12-Social Night Friday, Jan. 19-Social Night Friday, Jan. 26-Social Night

*** LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK Wednesday, Jan. 3-Lodge Meeting, 7 p.m.

*** LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX Saturday, Jan. 6-Texas Unlimited Saturday, Jan. 13-Debonaires Saturday; Jan. 20-Texas Unlimited Saturday, Jan. 27-The Velvets

*** LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS (Regular Lodge Meeting every 2nd Wednesday at 7 p.m.)

*** LODGE NO. 17, NEW TABOR Saturday, Jan. 13-Play-off for "42" Winners, 3 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 14-Burleson County Invitational, 2p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 20-Play-off for Straight Domino Winners, 3 p.m.

*** LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN Saturday, Jan. 6-Vrazels (P/W) Saturday, Jan. 13-Les Huff and Lonesome Dove Band, 9-1 -Sunday, Jan. 14-Central Texas Sounds (P/W), 4-8 Saturday, Jan. 20-King of Swing Sunday, Jan. 28-Tony Janak and Blue Diamonds (P /W), 4-8 Saturday, Feb. 3-YaYo Castillo and The Rumors Saturday, Feb. 10-Les Huff and Lonesome Dove Band, 9-1 Sunday, Feb. 11-Lee Roy Matocha, 4-8 Saturday, Feb. 17-King of Swing Sunday, Feb. 25-Fritz Hodde and The Fabulous Six, 4-8 (Most. of our Saturday Night Dances are held from 8:30 to 12:30)

*** LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Wednesday, Jan. 10-Lodge Meeting, 7 p.m.

(Games every Wednesday night, 7 p.m.; Kit­ chen/Bar Open; Lic.#1-74-0875354-3)

*** LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS (Regular meeting is every second Thursday of each month, 8 p.m.)

(For reservations or hall rentals call Linda Tro­ jacek at 875-6321 or James Whitfield at 875-5458)

*** LODGE NO. 28, EAST BERNARD Sunday, Jan. 7-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m. at Lodge Hall, East Bernard

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

*** LODGE NO. 35, ELK Saturday, Jan. 6-Dakota Saturday, Jan. 13-Cherokee Rose Sunday, Jan.14-Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m.; Youth Meeting, 2 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 20-Firecreek Saturday, Jan. 27-Texas Fever Saturday, Feb. 3-Dakota Saturday, Feb. 10-Cherokee Rose Sunday, Feb.11-Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m.; Youth Club meets at 2 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 17-Southern Comfort Saturday, Feb. 24-Texas Fever

*** LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN (Lodge meeting dates are now the second Sunday of the month, 2 p.m.)

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

*** LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Saturday, Jan. 6:-Henry Rejcek Orchestra

(P/W-C/W) Sunday, Jan. 7-Lodge and Youth Meetings, 2 p.m.; also Members bring covered side dishes Satuřday, Jan. 13-Gilbert Kautz Orchestra (B/R) Sunday, Jan. 14-BATTLE DANCE: Vrazel Polka Band vs. Leo Majek Orchestra, (P/W­ C/W), 2-7 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 15-Board Meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 20-Charles Mikeska and The New "Sensations" (P/W-C/W-Modern) · Saturday, Jan. 27-Jerry Haisler and The Melody Five Saturday, Feb. 3-Fritz Hodde and The Fabulous Six (P /W-C/W) Sunday, Feb. 4-Regular Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 10-Vrazel Polka Band (P/W­ C/W) Saturday, Feb. 17-The Texans (C/W) Sunday, Feb. 18-Eddie Ray and The Polka Dots (P/W-C/W), 3-7 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 19-Board Meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 24-Jodie Mikula Orchestra (P/W-C/W) (All dances are from 8 to 12 p.m. Everyone in­ vited for a great time)

*** LODGE NO. 49, ROWENA (The Runnels/Concho/Tom Green Counties Czech Heritage Society Meetings in 1990 --February, May, August, November every 4th Sunday of those months, 2 p.m. at SPJST Hall, Rowena)

*** LODGE NO. 54, WEST Saturday, Jan. 27-Wedding Friday, Mar. 2-Lodge 54 Meeting and Social, 7 p.m.

*** LODGE NO. 66, WACO Saturday, Jan. 6-Jerry Haisler (Game Night every second Monday of each month, 7 p.m.)

*** LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY Lodge business Meetings; first Sunday of each month, S p.m.; Game Nights every Thursday, 7 p.m. Permit No. #1-75-1052324-8; Kitchen and Bar are open)

*** LODGE NO. 79, CORPUS CHRISTI/SOKOL HALL (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)

*** LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND (Games Night every Thursday, at 7 p.m.; Lie. Permit No. 30000077-419-001).

*** LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVILLE Sunday, Jan. 14-Fried Chicken Dinner, 12:00 Noon (Members bring vegetable, salad or dessert); Meeting following dinner

*** LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Saturday, Jan. 6-Charles Mikeska and The "Sensations" of Temple Monday, Jan. 15-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m. · Saturday, Jan. 20-Mynarcik Polka Band Saturday, Jan. 27-Rental Saturday, Feb. 3-Eddie Ray and The Polka Dots Saturday, Feb. 10-Rental Saturday, Feb. 17-Country Boys Sunday, Feb. 18-Lodge Meeting and Initiating of New Members, 3 p.m.; Supper following Monday, Feb. 26-Czech Culture Society Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 3-Vrazel Polka Band Saturday, Mar. 10-Member Rental Saturday, Mar. 17-Czech Harvesters Sunday, Mar. 18-80th Anniversary of Lodge 84; Doors Open, 11:30 a.m.; Dinner, 12:30 p.m.; Program Approximately, 2 p.m.

Monday, Mar. 19-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

*** LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Saturday, Jan. 6-Central Texas Sounds (Formerly Ellinger Combo; Polka/Variety) Monday, Jan. 8-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 10-Birthday Club Meeting and Lunch Friday, Jan. 12-Texas Brew True C/W Saturday, Jan. 13-The Original NICK NAVA­ RRO; Big Band Music; DRESS CODE

Friday, Jan. 19-Best in C/W; THE TEXAS · every Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m.; Trustees' meetings, same date, 6:30 p.m.)

PLAINSMEN *** Saturday, Jan. 20-EDDIE SKEETS; Big Band Sounds· DRESS CODE LODGE NO. 183, MID-CITIES , Saturday, Jan. 27-VRAZELS; Polkatime Saturday, Jan. 6-Buddy Hrabal and Memory Friday, Feb. 2-Texas Brew (C/W) Lane C/W Band Saturday, Feb. 3-GARY RICHARDS; Big Saturday, Jan. 20-Cen-Tex Polka Band; also Band Music; DRESS CODE C/W music Saturday, Feb. 10-Lee Roy Matocha Saturday, Feb. 3-Buddy Hrabal and Memory (Polkatime) Lane C/W Band Sunday, Feb. 11-LODGE 88, _24TH AN- Saturday, Feb. 17-Sulak Band (P/W & C/W) NIVERSARY; Dinner, 11 a.m.; Social Games, 2 (Games every Sunday, 1:30 p.m., Tuesday and p.m.; Dance, 5-9 p.m. w/Ray Jurecka Thursday, 7 p.m.; License Permit No. Saturday, Feb. 17-GUY LAMBARDO'S 1751690506-41002; Lodge Meeting every second ROYAL CANADIANS w/Al Pierson; DRESS Sunday, 5:30 p.m.)

CODE .

(For Lodge Rentals, call Tony Sanchez 264-9691, Friday.. Feb. 23-RUSS MORGAN; Big Band or Pat Still 265-5618, or call the Lodge 465-8538, Music, directed by Jack Morgan; DRESS CODE . also contact Ed Kral, (817) 274-3837) Saturday, Feb. 24-POLKATIME BATTLE *** DANCE; Texas Dutchmen vs. Bobby Jones, 8 LODGE NO. 187, ROUND ROCK p.m. to l a.m.

(Kitchen open for Saturday Night Dances; every Friday, Jan. 5-Boot Strap Thursday Games •• 7:15 p.m. • Early Bird Saturday, Jan. 6-Les Huff and The Lonesome Special; 7:45 p.m. Regular Games; License No. Dove 3-00-621-2077-41001) Friday, Jan. 12-Debonaires *** Saturday, Jan. 13-Leather and Lace Friday, Jan. 19-Les Huff and The Lonesome LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH Dove Sunday, Jan. 21-Lodge Dance; music by Saturday; Jan. 20-Jess DeMaine Centex Polka Band, 3 to 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 26-Leaťiier and Lace Sunday, Feb. U-Lodge Valentine's Dance; Saturday, Jan. 27-Debonaires music by Sulak Brothers, 3 to 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 2-People's Choice Saturday, Mar. 17-KC Dance Saturday, Feb. 3-Les Huff and The Lonesome Saturday, Apr. 14-KASH FOR KIDS spon­ Dove sored by Lodge 92; music by Jodie Mikula, 9 Friday, Feb. 9-Debonaires p.m. to 1 a.m.

Saturday, Feb. 10-Leather and Lace Sunday, Apr. 29-Dance; music by Mynarcik Friday, Feb. 16-Les Huff and The Lonesome Band of Dallas, 3 to 7 p.m.

Dove Sunday, May 20-Dance; music by Mynarcik Saturday, Feb. 17-People's Choice Band of Dallas, 3 to 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 23-Leather and Lace (Dress Code for ballroom and waltz/polka Saturday, Feb. 24-Debonaires dances; Game Nights first and third Tuesday of (Friday Night Dances, 8-12 p.m.; Saturday Night each month, 7-10; Lodge Meetings second Sun­ Dances, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.) day of each month, 2 p.m.; or otherwise (Small Private Party room available; contact specified • Ladies' Circle meets every second Albert Lange, 255-8157) Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m.)

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LODGE NO. 130, DALLAS/SOKOL ŽIŽKA Saturday, Jan. 13-Allan Reeves (BIR) Saturday, Jan. 20-Czech Harvesters (P/Var.) Saturday, Jan. 27-Charlie Patteson (B/R) Saturday, Feb. 10-Chuck Arlington (B/R) Saturday, Feb. 17-Mardi Gras Dance; Harold Strand (P/Var.) Saturday, Feb. 24-Charlie Patteson (B/R) (Dances from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Dress Code to all Ballroom Dances, except to Polka/Waltz Dances)

*** LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON Sunday, Jan. 14-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m.

*** LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH Sunday, Jan. 14-Lodge Meeting

*** LODGE NO. 161, LAPARITA Sunday, Mar. 11-Lodge Meeting, 11:45 a.m. at Gateway Restaurant, Pleasanton

*** LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA Saturday, Jan. 6-River Road Boys (C/W) Saturday, Jan. 13-Texas Brew (C/W) Saturday, Jan. 20-Chapparral (C/W) Friday, Jan. 26-Sammy Jenson (B/RM) Saturday, Jan. 27"--Heart of Texas (C/W) Saturday, Feb. 3-Hearts on Fire (C/W) Saturday, Feb. 10-Texas Brew (C/W) Saturday, Feb. 17-Texas Borderline (C/W) Saturday, Feb. 24-Wilderness (C/W) (Executive Members' & Board of Trustees' Meeting each 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m.; Regular Meeting on the 4th Wednesday of each Month, 7:30 p.m.; Friday Night Dances, 8:30 • 12:30; Saturday Night Dances, 9-1)

*** LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY (Dances from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.)

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

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

*** LODGE NO. 178, LONGVIEW-KILGORE (Lodge Monthly Meetings on first Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at VFW Post Home No. 4002 on Loop 281, north of REO Palm Isle)

*** LODGE NO. 179, WARRENTON Thursday, Jan. 11-Meal served at 7 p.m.; Lodge Meeting following at the Warrenton Guest Room

*** LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON Tuesday, Jan. 9-Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. and Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

(All Saturday Night Dances: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Lodl!e Membership Monthly Meetings

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