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VOLUME 78

Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 NUMBER 10 ISSN-07458800 MARCH 7, 1990

The SPJST Workshop (More Photos Elsewhere)

Workshop Coordinator Jerry Mikulas giving opening remarks.

Chairman of the Board and District m Director Sid Pokladník introducing Supreme Lodge members.

UNDA SUE CHAPUT, Director of Continuing Education at Alvin C.ommunity, College, receives check from District V Director Louis Hanus on behalf of the SPJST Society. [Photo courtesy: Alvin Community College]

SPJST Preserves Czech Language

Debbie Dohnalík and linda Johnson assisted and registered members.

Alvin Sefcik and wife, Evelyn, posing with Fraternalist of the Year Award plaque.

A TOI'ALOF APPROXIMATELY170 local lodge officers attended.

The annual SPJST Workshop for 1990 was held at SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone on Saturday, February 24, 1990. Approximately 170 local lodge officers and interested members attended representing 40 lodges. The Supreme Lodge officers spoke on the topic "SPJST Preparing for its lOOth Anniversary." The keynote speaker was 53rd District State Representative Hugh Shine. His message was entitled "Staying in Touch." Other speakers included Al Purifoy and Amy Flinn.

The Fraternalist of the Year Award for 1989 was presented to Brothe AlvinSefcik.He is a member of SPJS Lodge 172, Pasadena.

The Supreme Lodgewishes to thank Lodge 24 for the use of their facilities whichwere free of charge to the Home Office.

Thanks to my staff and other individuals who made this workshop a success.

Your help and participation was greatly appreciated.

The Continuing Education Department of Alvin Community College offers a program which preserves Czech heritage by teaching the language and encouraging social awareness of Czech customs, literature, music and dress.

Each year SPJST presents financial assistance to this program to enable ACC to offer scholarships to generously enhance the education of both its credit and non - credit students. Mr. Louis Hanus, District V director of SPJST Society, recently presented Linda Sue Chaput, Director of Continuing Education at ACC, with a check for the continuance of Czech (Continued On Page 3) ''",~~?···-:~~~

IODGE 87 OFFICERS, MEMBERS AND VISITORS.Standing, L to R: Vice President Jerry Valchar, President ladis Navratil, Treasurer Mary Ann Zatopek, lad Zatopek, George Schiller and wife, Millie Schiller [Lodge 24].

Standing [in front row] is Michele Reese [Lodge47]. Seated, L to R: Secretary DorothyChervenka, Youth I.eader Pam Sedita Capps, daughters, Dawn Sedita Capps [sitting in mom's lap], Sabrina Capps, and Melinda Reese [Lodge 47, Seaton].

Lodge 87 Temple Organizes New Youth Club We are extremely proud to announce that the officers and members of Lodge 87, Temple, have organized a new SPJST Youth Club.

The newly - elected youth leader is Pam Sedita Capps. Pam is a teacher in Belton and is very anxious to get the club involved in the SPJST Youth Program.

The organization of this youth club led to the issuing of six new SPJST polices. The club has seven members and is looking for new youth tojoin. If your child is interested in becoming a member of Lodge 87 Youth Club, please contact the officers of Lodge 87 or Youth Department at the Supreme Lodge.

2/VĚSTNÍK-Wednesday,

March 7, 1990

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Saturday, February 24th was the date of annual Local lodge Officers' Workshop held at lodge Cesky Prapor (Czech Flag) Hall No. 24, Cyclone.

Two hour sessions were held from lO:OOa.m.to 12:00noonand from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., with a one - hour break for lunch.

The first hour was utilized by Supreme lodge officers discussing preparations for our SPJST's lOOth Anniversary in 1997 (which, in reality, is not too far in the future -- only 7 years!)

After some questions and answers, "Staying in Touch" was a presentation by 53rd District State Representative Hugh Shine and the morning session ended with the "Fraternalist of the Year" Award to Brother Alvin Sefcikof Lodge Rozkvet No. 172, Pasadena, who received a standing ovation from the assembly.

The noon meal was delicious barbecue catered by Michna's Bar - B - Q Restaurant, 2803 Franklin Avenue in Waco; owners Bob and Sandra Michna were really appreciated by everyone for their tasty meal. (Yours truly heard onlygood comments about the lunch, which was courtesy of the SPJST Home Office.)

The afternoon session included "lodge Safety" by Sidney Kacir, "990 and 990T" Internal Revenue Forms conducted by Leonard Mikeska, "Refund· of Premiums to Local lodges" presentation by Jerry Mikulas, "State and Federal Issues" given by Howard leshikar, and an in depth explanation of ''Liability Insurance" was heard from Mr. Al Purifoy.

From our observations, it was obvious that the workshop was well received by Iocallodge officers as well as interested individuals (approximately 170) and several questions were asked.

Because there are new and younger officers elected in local 'lodges to offices each year, there were some opinions expressed that in the next workshop, it would be also beneficial to all lodges if some portion of the workshop was devoted to spend some time on duties and responsibilities of various officers.

Some members , in attendance: felt there was not enough communication between local lodge· officers in the periods between locallodge meetings.

Our local lodge officers would do wellto take note of these comments by their fellow officers and members at the workshop. lodge· officers can functionmore efficientlyif each knows what other officers are doing.

It was a beautiful, sunny afternoon spent among fraternal members and enjoyed seeing so many old - time and new acquaintances.

We feel certain that SL Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas breathed a sigh of relief when 3 p.m. Saturday arrived; his department submitted some pictures of the workshop, which are published in this issue.

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late reports linking fluoride and bone cancer may have some parents wondering, once again, whether to stop giving children fluoride ~ a peasize dab of toothpaste is enough for kids.

GOOD NEWS! In years past, a certain radio announcer would always begin his program with: "Áh, there's · good news tonight!" By· the same token our Czech Educational Foundation of Texas (CEFI) has received "good news."

Our members and readers will remember that, recently; our editorial comments included the statement that CEFT would probably receive a sum of money from a foundation.THAT has happened!

Recently, a check in the amount of $100,000.00 [one hundred thousand dollars] was received by Brother Sidney Kacir, who forwarded the check to Brother Ben Tracalek, Jr., CEFT treasurer, from Brother Pat Patek, who represents the Stepheth and Mary Birch (S&MB)Foundation, Inc. to help CEFT reach their goal of $500,000.00.

We now have a balance · of $400,000.00for establishing the Czech Endowment (Chair) for Czech language studies in Texas.

It was through the efforts of Brother Pat (a Lodge No. 88 member) and wife, Rose Patek which this came about and words cannot express our gratitude to them!

There is more 'to the story of how this came about, however, we will publish that at a future date.

Right now, brothers, sisters and -friends: It behooves us to get busy and get the remainder; we can do it!

There are many waysjfor instance if there is an estate (farm, property, etc.) left to someone and there are no heirs, here is where you can be remembered.

If a foundation (not even in our State of Texas) is willing to help us in our effort, are WE going to sit idly by?

Now is the time for individuals, organizations, etc. to act. Do not delay! Send your contributions (in any amount) to: Ben Trcalek, Jr., CEFT Treasurer Route 3, Box 111 • A Caldwell, Texas 77836

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SUPPORT $500,000

$300,000

$200,000

$100,000

THE· CZECH CHAIR NOTICE-· There were omitted lines in FAC Sister Ida Schulz's Lodge No. 84 letter in the last 2 issues; please read corrected first paragraph on page 4 .

We regret the omission.

Wednesday, March 7, 1990-VĚSTNÍK/3

(ACC Continued From Page One) language studies and promotion of Czech culture and heritage.

Conversational Czech courses are · offered during the spring and fall semesters at ACC, and because of the continued interest of SPJST and their generous support, students may register for Czech classes for no charge. Besides studying the Czech language, students have a Czech Club, which provides social activities and members participate in area activities. The ACC Halloween

Carnival is always an event at which time the Czech Oub members can be easily found. They dress in native Czech costumes and sell delicious homemade kolacheand other pastries.

Persons interested in taking Czech classes and learning more about the culture and customs may call 331 6111, extension 208 or 270 for additional information.

(Article and photo courtesy: Alvin Community College) -SPJST-

(Workshop Continued From Page One)

Judge Stan Pemberton enjoying coffee with Local Lodge 24 President IaVeme Cabla [right] and · Sister Louise Zavodny.

Al Purifoy, member of SPJST.l.odge 87, giving information pertaining to liability Insurance.

AlvinSefcikaccepting the Fratemalist 'ofthe Year Award for 1989.

REGISTRATIONllNE.

KOIACHE AND COFFEE were enjoyed by all.

GROUPSCENE OF WORKSHOP.

AIL SUPREME LODGEDIRECI'ORSwere in attendance.

SUPREMELODGEMEMBERSenjoying lunch.

Straight Domino Tournament March 24, 1990 SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone

"42" Tournament April 7, 1990 FJFIY -1HIRD DIS1RICTSTA1EREPRESENTATIVEHugh Shine addressing members. Hugh is a member of SPJST Lodge 87.

SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton

4/VĚSTNÍK-Wednesday,

March 7, 1990

Finance Committee Meets At Home Office Correct Minutes] The Finance Committee met on January 27, 1990, at the Home Office, Temple, Texas in compliance with Article 25 of the By - laws.

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Monta Foster, District VII. l.arry l.aznovsk:y, District ill, was welcomed as a new member to the committee. Other members present were Vice Chairman Ernest Wentrcek, Sr., District I; lillian Holubec, District IV; Alvin Sefcik, District V and Secretary Rita Vanek, District VI. Chairman Foster welcomed the Supreme Lodge officers to the meeting. Officers present were President Howard Leshikar, Vice President Bernie Gebala, Secretary Treasury Leonard Mikeska, Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas, Legal Advisor Sidney Kacir and Editor Rudy Sefcik.

A very informative question - and answer session on various topics was held. Reports and inputs to the committee from those in attendance were of great value and very enlightening.

Committee members wish to thank the officers and editor for the time they gave to this meeting.

We feel the Society is in a strong financial position even though certain negative trends have appeared in the SPJST as well as in the insurance industry as a whole.

Actions and recommendations discussed to correct these negative trends and to place the SPJST in a relatively stronger financial position in the industry are forthcoming from the Supreme Lodge to the membership.

These actions and recommendations will receive full support from this committee.

The Employee Retirement Pension Plan was reviewed with certain recommendations made to the Supreme Lodge for their approval.

Fraternally, Rita J. Vanek Secretary Monta Foster Chairman -SPJST-

SPJST .:·Trip To Czechoslovakia Plans are being made to have a guided tour to Czechoslovakia. We have received a very favorable price and would like to have a count of how many members would be interested in going on this tour. We1 need a reply by April 1st if you would be interested in going.

Some of the things you need to know are DAJE: Sept. 24 - Oct. 2, 1990 PmCE: Houston - Dallas $1,446.00 Austin - - - - - $1,496.00 What you get in the price includes: Round trip airfare to Prague 7 nights Hotel (breakfast - dinner) each day Tours on motorcoach with guide ** This tour is not a DEUJXE -- It is a tourist class** We must have at least 25 members willing to go.

Your down payment would be $500 due May 15 and balance due July 15th.

In addition you would need a passport and a Visa which takes about 6 weeks to receive and the cost· of these items would be about $60.

You may call us at the Home Office for more information or to let us know if you plan to go. We are looking for your reply. Phone (817) 773 - 1575 or write to: P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 - 0100.

Fraternally, Frank Klinkovsk:y State FAC -SPJST-

Correction The "Theresa Mikeska Esterak Reaches Age 96" featured story in Vestnik dated February 21, 1990 should have read: Lodge No. 32, Victoria instead of Lodge No. 32, Placedo.

-SPJST-

Notice: A Correction Lodge No. 84, Dallas

11, 1990 at Lodge No; 142, 5508 Nolda, Houston. Be sure to mark your calendar and plan 'to attend. We "look forward to a great turnout.

The meal will consist' of barbecue brisket with all the good trimmings -­ potatoes, green beans and cole slaw; the price will be $4.50 for adults and $2.50 for children under 12. Coffee and tea will also be included.

We are going torequest that anyone . wishing to donate a dessert, do so - pie, cake or your favorite. The dessert will not be charged for extra, but rather than have Lodge No. 142 make all the donations, the committee suggested that we all bring something to share. · Registration will begin around 11 :30 a.m. and Lodge No. 142 trustees plan to have the meal ready for those who would like to eat at that time, but free beer will not begin until 12:00 noon. It will be served until meeting time at 1 :30 p.m. During the free beer time, soft drinks will be available for those who prefer them and for the children.

Entertainment before the meeting will be singing by Lodge No. 88 Choral Group and after the meeting, Lodge No. 88 Czech Concert Orchestra will provide music for dancing.

The meeting agenda will include the usual items · of business such as memorial service, electing· officers, officers' reports, honoring 50 - year pin recipients, Fraternalists · of the Year from all District Vlodges as well as State Fraternalist of the Year Brother Alvin Sefcik of Lodge No. 172, Pasadena.

The District V officers met during the year for the purpose of proposing some minor Rules and Regulations changes and these recommendations will be presented to the membership for consideration and change.

At this meeting, the youth club would like for you to participate in a project to raise funds "for District V. Please bring a cari or some sort of non - perishable food items 'to be put in sacks for a drawing; all donated funds for this purpose will be presented 'to District V treasury.

In additionto this, of course, there will be door prizes donated by District V and any others who wish to make a door prize donation; this can be money or some nice item you'd like to pass on to someone else.

We are looking forward to seeing you at LOOOE NO. 142 ON MARCH 11 TH. This is a special time · of fellowship with one another and a time for visiting with friends you don't get to see often. Do come and participate in our meeting.

Submitted by, Tennie E. Walla District V Secretary -SPJST-

Dear Members: Please read the first paragraph for previously computer .:. omitted lines.

On the weekend of March 17 - 13· Lodge 84 will celebrate its 80th Anniversary! We have a dance. scheduled for March 17 beginning at 8:30 p.m. with the Czech Harvesters providing the music. Special Feature will be a polka and waltz contest, with announcement of the winners to be revealed at the dinner on Sunday, March 18th. Sunday, March 18,. the doors of Lodge 84 will open for the Anniversary Dinner, which will be served from 12:30 until 2:00 p.m.

Roast beef, mushroom gravy, parsley potatoes, green beans, salad, bread, ' and coffee or tea will be on the menu and the cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children. We will have a guest speaker, a Dr. Iadislav T. Novak a professor at S.M.U., selections by the Dallas Czech Concert Orchestra and a memorial service in remembrance of our dearly - departed members; awards of "Brother and Sister of the Year," 50 -year pins, "Fraternalist of the Year;" and will end with a program by the Junior and Teen Clubs. The meal will be catered by Dear Members: Bessie's Wedding and Catering Our lodge met Sunday, February Service, so you won't want to miss out.

11, 1990 at Mr. Gatti's. President Also, our young people have always Annie Vahalík called the meeting to provided an enjoyable program, each order, followed by the pledge to the one better than the last, so come and flag led by Flag Bearer Janell Chudej. plan to spend the day. You won't be A Resolution of Sympathy was read sorry! for our departed member, Willie Pastucha, by Janell Chudej.

Fraternally yours, Corresponding Secretary Erwin Ida Schulz, FAC Holy read the minutes to the last -SPJSTmeeting which were approved.

Correspondence followed.

Joe Jansky, our lodge member, will be 96 years young in March and will have outlived his policy. It was decided by the members present to honor Mr. Jansky at one of our Iťs time for us to remind everyone meetings. that District V will hold its annual It was announced that the Officers' business meeting on Sunday, March

Lodge No. 4, Hallettsville

District V Meeting March 11, 1990

Workshop will be held Saturday, February 24 at Lodge 24, Cyclone.

Several · officers are planning 'to attend.

Treasurer Helen. Zabranský read her report and Co - youth Leader Evelyn Holy and Gaynell Chudej reported.

FAC Gaye Galetka handed · out fraternal activities individual report sheets for the members.

The meeting adjourned. Nicholas Vahalik sang a Valentine song.

The members present. with a birthday in January, February and March were Elsie Mascheck, Gaynell Chudej and Ida Neubauer. Winner of the birthday cake was Gaynell Chudej.

Valentine door prize winners were Janell Chudej and Elizabeth Vahalik.

Refreshments and lunch were served and enjoyed.

Our next meeting will be Sunday, March 11th at Mr. Gatti's, beginning at 2 p.m. as usual.

Fraternally, Patsy Zabranský, Reporter -SPJST-

Attention Lodge No. 24, Cyclone Members!!!

Those of you who are interested in "42" Domino, please contact Wilbert Mikeska at 985 - 2484 or Bill Smetanka at 985 - 2307, for local lodge playoffs on Friday, March 23rd at 7:00 p.m.

The State "42" Domino Tournament will be held on April 7th at Lodge No. 47, Seaton (Star Hall).

Fraternally, Louise Zavodny -SPJST-

Lodge No. 25, Ennis Dear Members: Hello! President Ernest Haskovec called our February meeting to order on February 8 at 8:50 p.m.

Brother Kenneth Honza led us in the pledge to the flag.

Sister Pat Fowler read the minutes from our previous meeting and they were then approved.

We would like to welcome the Ennis Sewing Circle to our meeting room.

They have started meeting here every second Thursday morning due to the burning of Sokol and Lodge No. 135.

Sister Margaret Krajca and Sister Kaye Lynn Kovar gave the membership their reports.

We would like to wish a get well soon to Sister Anne Martinek. Brother Charlie Trojacek and also to Brother and Sister Frank and Albina Gureck:y.

We hope that you are all doing well.

Congratulations to Brother Johnnie I. Krajca; Brother Johnnie was a Million Dollar producer for the 1989 Year.

We would also like to recognize four members of our lodge for receiving the 50 - year membership pins. These recipients are Albina Gureck:y, Clara Vavra, Viola Pierce and Louis J. Hroza, Jr. .

We had a very good turnout at our covered dish supper. Our speaker spoke about planting and caring for pecan trees.

Just a reminder: The Ennis Polka Festival is just around the corner; May 5th and 6th. I hope you will all plan to attend this year.

I have two more reminders for upcoming events: March 30 -- we will be having The Sulak Brothers' Polka Band who will be playing from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; also Vrazels will be playing on March 31st. I hope you all can attend.

We will be sending two lodge representatives to the Tarok

Wednesday, March 7, 1990-VĚSTNÍK/5 Tournaments which will be held on March 3rd in Taylor. Good luck to Willie and Chris Divin.

See you all soon.

Alicia Honza, Reporter -SPJST-

Lodge No. 66, Waco February Meeting

Dear Members: Our regular monthly meeting was called to order at 2:30 p.m. by President Mary Alice I.anglotz .

Flags were presented by Alicia Neslony and Ashley Locke. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Sandra Trickett and Lodge Motto by Alicia Neslony, All officers were present.

The minutes of our previous meeting were read by Sister Bonnie Pruitt and were approved. She 'also stated that there will be two members getting their 50 - year pin. They are Sister Emma Ceska and Brother John Kofnovec. There was a discussion and they will be honored at our regular meeting in May. Minutes of the Board of Trustees SUPREME WDGE PRESIDENT Howard l.eshikar [left] and Property Trustee meeting were read and approved.

Emil Naizer of Lodge 20, inspect the newly - renovated lodge building in The Entertainment Committee Granger. report was that members are asked to bring sandwiches for our March 18th meeting and the committee will provide desserts and coffee and the lodge will furnish drinks.

Brother George Pauling gave the fraternal activities report; our Straight Domino playoffs are in progress and our "42" Domino playoffs will start on l March 5th, so if you are interested in playing, please come.

The District III spring meeting will be April 29th in Burleson. There will be horseshoe pitching and quilt contests. Members are asked to attend, if possible.

There were thirteen members of Lodge 66 who attended the Officers' Workshop by Supreme Lodge and hosted by Lodge 24, Cyclone on TIIlS IS A VIEW of their kitchen at the newly - renovated lodge 20 home at February 24th, which was very Granger. [ln the background are Brother Emil Naizer and SL President Howard imformative. We thank the Supreme l.eshikar.]

Lodge and Lodge 24, Cyclone for their hospitality and making this event Gymnastic Association of West, and to possible.

Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28, Czechoslovakian orchestra Podlužan New members are Bryan Stephen Nors and Rose Mary Spence (second on their tour of Texas last year.

East Bernard And policy).

Lodge No. 36 also contributed Sick list Report: Get well cards $1,000 to the Czech Educational All Members Foundation to help establish a were sent to Dorothy Moore, Allene Dear Members: Wright, Louis Macha and Leslie permanent Czech Chair at either the A reminder that the first bi - annual Dungan. His new address is Golden University of Texas at Austin or Texas meeting of 1990 of the Czech National Years Nursing Home, 605 N. Hwy. A&M University.

Cemetery Association of East Bernard 290, Elgin, Texas 78621. We wish Officers of the lodge are: will be held this next Sunday, March them a complete and speedy recovery.

President -- Jos. F. Holasek 11th at 2 p.m. in the home of Lodge Our Youth Leader Gladys Yates 1st Vice President -- Jerome Karel Jonáš, the SPJST Hall in East Kopecky reported that the club donated money Bernard. to Caritas, Meals .: on - Wheels, and 2nd Vice President -- lncille Price If anyone needs more information Salvation Army. She also thanked for Secretary /Treasurer -- Raymond J. about the association and/or the Holase k. all the help they get in the kitchen. meeting, please contact: The Valentine boxes that the youth Fraternally, Mrs. Annie M. Srubar made were given as prizes to Raymond J. Holasek Secretary /Treasurer members.

-SPJSTCzech National Cemetery Assoc.

There will be a collection for the Route 1, Box 174 - A Family of Abuse Thrift Store; you may East Bernard, Texas 77435 - 9511 bring your canned or unperishable Phone: [409] 335-4225 food to our next meeting.

Hope to see you this next Sunday, There was a donation of $200 to the the 11th and this writer remains --­ SPJST Lodge No. 44 will have a lighthouse For The Blind.

Fraternally yours, Door prize was won by Brother quarterly meeting Sunday, March 11 Joseph D. Nezval Arthur I.anglotz. at 2:00 p.m. in the Educational President of SPJST Lodge 28 Birthdays for the month of February Building at the Industry Brethren and Czech National Cemetery are Jamie Williams, Kelsey Bouska, Church.

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Ray Orsag, lncille Cervenka, Bennie Members, please bring a small -SPJST­ Engelke, Annie Sanders and Amanda afternoon snack dish. Friends are also invited. .

Neslony. The birthday cake was brought by Justin Engelke.

For further information contact: With no further business the Miroslav Petrusek, local lodge At its regular meeting on February meeting was adjourned. president.

23, SPJST Lodge West No. 36 voted to Fraternally, Fraternally, contribute $500 each to the West Leona Nors, Reporter Sanford Schmid Community Hospital and to the West -SPJSTSecretary/Treasurer Ambulance Association.

-SPJSTIt is the policy of Lodge West to support worthy causes and important community organizations and in the past two years has donated funds to the West library Association, the West Czech Folk Dancers, the Sokol

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Active Members Learn More About Their Fraternal Activities!

Lodge No. 87, Temple SPJST Lodge 87, Temple held their regular meeting Friday evening, February 9th at 7:00 p.m. with President Ladís Navratil presiding.

The meeting was called to order; lad Zátopek led the lodge in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, also a silent tribute was paid to deceased members. · Dorothy Chervenka read the minutes of our previous meeting, also correspondence was read 'and discussed.

Mary Ann Zátopek gave her report, Pam Sedita Capps was accepted into our lodge, also additional insurance for William Charles Neiser. A warm welcome to these members.

Vice President Jerry Valchar gave the activity report. "Vlasta Jez will represent Lodge 87 in the Tarok Tournament. Brother Valchar also mentioned the officers' seminars to be held February 24th in Cyclone, Texas at the SPJST Hall.

Following the reports, President Navratil introduced special guests SYD Claudette Reese from Supreme Lodge and her children, also her daughter; Pam Sedita Capps, and daughters. We enjoyed their visit and hope they will visit our lodge again. soon.

Members to receive 50 - year pins for the calendar year 1990 are Charles B. Caughlin, Jr., W.B. McDonald, Jr. and Joe Thomas Surovik. ladis and Mary Ann Zátopek were hosts for the February meeting, George and Millie Schiller will be hosts for the March meeting to be held Friday evening, March 9th at 7:00 p.m.

Get well wishes are extended to all convalescing.

Millie Schiller was a guest.

May all of your days be beautiful!

Fraternally, Dorothy Chervenka Secretary /Reporter -SPJST-

Lodge No. 133, San Antonio SPJST Lodge 133 will hold a dinner to celebrate the 73rd anniversary of its founding on Sunday, March 18 at St. Margaret Mary Activity Center, 1314 Fair Avenue, San Antonio, Texas.

The dinner will be served at 12:30 p.m. Our lodge will provide the meat and members are asked to bring a vegetable dish and a dessert.

On this occasion, members are asked to bring any visitors who might be prospective members of Lodge 133.

There will be no charge for guests attending the dinner, but members who invite guests are asked to bring enough food for any additional person.

Fraternally, Jarolyn Popp, Secretary -SPJST-

Lodge No. 179, Warrenton President Harold Bergmann called the meeting to order. There were 14 members and 2 guests present.

Secretary Ricky Weyand read the minutes of our previous meeting.

Financial Secretary Arnold Peters gave his report. Treasurer Lee Leonhardt gave his report. All reports were accepted as read.

Secretary Weyand read the letter of resignation as reporter for Lodge No.

6/VĚSTNÍK-Wednesday, March 7, 1990 179 by Mike Noak. It was motioned and seconded to accept the resignation of Mike Noak as reporter for Lodge No. 179. Motion carried. President Bergmann appointed Secretary Ricky Weyand as the temporary reporter until further notice.

The bake sale at the Antique .Show to be held on the first weekend of April was brought up. It was tabled until the next meeting in March. All members, social members and anyone associated with Lodge No. 179 are expected to participate in the bake sale by either donating baked goods or other items;

working at the bake sale, or both.

Everyone, please volunteer!

We discussed playing games at meetings. It was decided to have games starting at 7:00 p.m. and meetings at 7:30 p.m.

The Food Committee decided to have fried chicken at the next meeting to be held Thursday, March 8, 1990.

There being no other business, the meeting adjourned.

Ricky Weyand Secretary /Reporter -SPJST-

Elected Officers, Board And Committee Members Of Lodge No~ 88, Houston

Lodge No. 88, Houston Lodge 88, Houston, made a contribution to the Memorial Fund of $25.00 in MEMORY of Geraldyne Weishaupt.

Sincerely, Naomi K. Spencer -SPJST-

Ladies' Circle Of Lodge 92, Ft. Worth The ladies' Circle of Lodge No. 92 met on February 13, 1990 with a nice attendance and our visitors were Joyce Whatley and Mary Powers.

To Billy Starr, Mary Windham's husband, Anna Langer and Millie Wruble, and all others who may be sick, we wish each of you a complete recovery. You are missed and we care.

A door prize was won by Catherine Kosare k. The door prize·for our March 13th meeting will be donated by Ann Schneider.

Hostesses for our March meeting will be Clara Cohen, Esta Belle Hubenak, Ann Schneider and Martha Durham.

Best wishes to our birthday people, Clara Cohen, Maggie Konecny, Pauline Marbitzer, Rose Nieswiody and Alfred Svacek.

After our meeting, a very enjoyable day, Joyce Whatley (Dona Hubenak's daughter) gave us a story of the trip that Dona and some of her family made to Czechoslovakia and then showed some pictures taken in Czechoslovakia. It was enjoyed by all.

Joyce, you certainly did a goodjob and the presentation was great. A calendar brought from Czechoslovakia was won

by Mary Ann Gibson.

It was my pleasure to attend the "Officers' Work Shop" of SPJST at Lodge No. 24, Cyclone. We wish to thank Lodge No. 24 for giving the use of their lodge for the meeting. I, as a young person, grew up in that area, so it was very nice to see some of my friends. The meeting was very informative, and I must say everyone must have enjoyed all the good kolache and coffee, and the dínner.foo was very good. What a nice way to enjoy the day! The officers who don't attend these meetings are certainly missing out on a good meeting and lots of fraternalism.

Fraternally, Julia Dueser, Reporter -SPJST-

IODGE 88 OFFICERS -- Seated, L to R: Secretary Mildred Holman, 1st Vice President Marceil Malak, President Jerry Ermis, 2nd Vice President Pearl Hanka, Financial Secretary - Treasurer Shirley Stonaker. Standing, L to R: Sergeant - at - Arms Frank Illich, Guide Helen Hegwood, Flag Bearers Darlene and Marlene Migl and Crystal Wallace, FAC Homer Alexander, Youth leader Barbara linney, Parlhmentarian Ellen Miculka.

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BOARD OF DIRECfORS of Lodge 88. Back Row, L to R: Mike Trefell, I,nn Pflughaupt, Willi~ Wehring, Secretary Viola Cox, Bar Manager Joe Miksch, Henry Kite. Front Row, L to R: A.J. Stayton, Blue Room O.airman Margaret Allbritton, Chairman Karl Iindemann, Oara Broz, nm Kostom, Kitchen Manager Annie Vala. [Vice O.airman Royal Warnasch and Bobby Allbritton are not in the picture.)

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ENIERI'AINMENT OOMMIITEE OFFICERS of Lodge 88, L to R: Alternate Vice O.airman Melert Antrich, Vice Chairman Bennie Kocich, Chairman Harley Cox, Alternate Vice O.airman Bill Malina.

Albert lichnovsky is the new resident to join the group at the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. II in February and Staff-- Vera Rich. R.N., D.O.Nand Sandra Schroeder, dietary.

We regret the death of Annie Zich.

Annie will be missed by our staff and other residents.

Charlie Fishbeck was discharged 'to a skill home.

Donations to the rest home were: a box of bananas donated by AARP Chapter No. 1772, VCR tape · on Alzheimers . donated by Mary Trevino, cookies donated by Ida Gasch, flowers donated by Albin Tielke, Valentines were given by Immanuel United Church of Christ children, Valentines and candy were given by Kitty Smith and brownies were donated by Lydia Hortman and candy was donated by Girl Scout Troop No. 189.

Every Monday morning, Olie Eixman, Nona Eixman, Alice Bergen, Willie Mae Tielke and Ruby lee Oberhoff'come to have a sing - a -Iong with the residents.

Every Tuesday morning, Kitty Smith from Wallis comes to have Bible Study with residents. Inthe afternoon, Lorene Novosad, Lydia Hortman, Ida · Gasch, Annie Stavinoha, Ida Sliva, Frances Muzny and Donna Rice came to play games with residents.

Annie Mahler and King Joseph Koci.

The Damon ladies, Catholic ladies, Immanuel ladies and Sunshine ladies came on Thursday afternoons to have crafts with residents.

Every Friday morning, Annie Stavinoha and Rosie Kovar come to have rosary with the residents. In the afternoon, Melva Hastings, Lydia Hortman and Freda Klawitter come to roll hair. .

Tuesday afternoons, February 13 and 27, Elton Tielke came 'to play the accordian and sang' old - time songs with residents.

Wednesday afternoon, February 14, Gladys Hix celebrated her birthday with the Valentine Party. Juanita Chudalla, daughter · of Gladys Hix brought a large decorated cake. Lydia Hortman brought brownies and Martha Marx brought a cake decorated with hearts.

Volunteer Lydia Hortman helped serve cake, punch and coffee to all. Joseph Koci and Annie Mahler were chosen King and Queen for the day. Joseph and Annie were presented a corsage and boutonníere, Valentines were passed out to everyone.

• Thursday afternoon, February 15, Garland Hurtye and Mary Goffinet came and brought their pet dog and cat for therapy· for the residents.

"Happy Birthdays" for the month of February were Gladys Hix, Paul Shafer, Sophie Rusnak and Marcella Steffek; also Staff -- Anthony Foston, Julie Martinez and Linda Ross.

Wednesday, March 7, 1990-VĚSTNÍK/7 The birthday party was held Friday, February 23, which included Louis Vacek entertaining with his accordian, also playing the piano and singing "Happy Birthday."

The Unique Shop provided corsages and boutonnieres, the First Baptist Church of Needville provided cakes, Sophie Baethe brought a cake and Johnnie Steffek brought cookies.

Evelyn Bell; Eva Tate and Rescie Napoleon, from the First Baptist Church, and Volunteers -- Lydia Hortman and Ida Gasch helped serve cake, cookies, ice cream, coffee and punch to all.

Tuesday evening, February 27, l.arry Ognoski and George Lolley provided music and singing 'for the residents.

All rest home residents erijoyed these activities during the month of February.

Thanks · to all denominations of churches and to all volunteers who do services in the home for our residents.

Martha. Marx, S.A.D. -SPJST-

Bulletin Board STRAIGHT DOMINO TOURNAMENT March 24, 1990 SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone

DISTRICT VI District VI announces their Spring Meeting on Sunday, March 25, 1990 at the Parish Hall in Moravia, located on FM 957, twelve miles North of Hallettsville. SPJST Lodge No. 23, Moravia will be the hostlodge.

*** DISTRICT VB District VII Spring Meeting will be hosted by Lodge No. 185, Hill Country in New Braunfels at the Bavarian Village on Sunday, March 25, 1990.

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Youth Department Calendar WNGHORN

[I.RU March 9 - 13, 1990 Brownwood 4 - H Center

*** YOUTH IEADER'S RETREAT March 30 - April 1, 1990 Camp lone Star

*** IEADERS-IN-TRAINING RETREAT June 8 - 10, 1990 Camp Val Verde

*** SPJSTCzech Fraternal Fest Sunday , Sept. 16, 1990 Bell County Expo Center Belton, Texas

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

*** DISTRICTW District III is announcing their Spring Meeting on Sunday, April 29, 1990 with Lodge No. 180, Burleson, being the host lodge .(Further details later.)

*** DISTRICT IV The District IV Spring Meeting will take place Sunday, April 22, 1990 at SPJST Hall in Rowena, with Lodge No. 49 hosting the activities. (More details later.)

Dear Youth Leaders and DYCs: Reminder concerning Youth Leaders' Retreat: - Bring a craft to display at the craft fair. (Remember that your craft will be given away.) · - Bring 4 snack items for the "Wheel - of - Fortune."

Flashlight, swimsuit and comfortable shoes.

- Bandana for craft workshop.

- Pioneer costume.

- Lots of enthusiasm.

If you have not sent in your registration form, please do so as soon as possible.

Fraternally, Oaudette Reese State Youth Director

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YOUTH LEADER'S RETREAT March 30 - April 1, 1990•• CAMP LONE STAR Check intime 6:00 p.m. Check out time: 1:00 p.m.

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RETURN BY: March 26 to STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR

STATEYAD August 19, 1990 Mayborn Convention Center

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DISTRICT TRAINING 1 May 12 DYC's Home 2 May 25 Lodge 29 Taylor 3 (To be announced) 4 May 6 DYC's Home 5 April 11 Lodge 88 Houston 6 (To be announced) 7 May 19 DYC's Home

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DISTRICT YAD 1 August 5 Lodge 13 Dime 2 July 8 Lodge 187 Round 3 June 241.odge 84 Dallas 4 August 4 Lodge 160 San

5 June 241.odge 88 Houston 6 July 29 Lodge 30 Taiton 7 July 29 Lodge 79 Corpus

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*** DISTRICT V District V Spring Meeting will be held on Sunday, March 11, 1990, with Lodge No. 142 hosting the event's activities.

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*** DISTRICT I The District I Spring Meeting will be hosted by SPJST Lodge No. 9 in Snook on Sunday, April 8, 1990. There will be an Officers' Meeting at 1 p.m.; Registration, 1:30 p.m.; Called to Order, 2:00 p.m. (More details later.)

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CANDY WINNERS IN DISTRICT Il

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March 7, 1990

MOMs AND DADs AI.SOIIS1EN MORE CANDY WINNERS IN DISTRICT

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WHATA GOOD WAYTO ENJOY AN EVENING STA1E YOU1H Dm.ECTORQaudette Reese.helps with crafts

Skaters have fun

Youth Leader Pam Capps

"Nothing stops me!"

Barbara Wright [in the skating rink] inviting ladies to join her.

DavidKortis and DavidKoslovsky-­ Lodge 47, Seaton Sabrina Capps -- Lodge 87, Temple Amy Key and Jessica Franks -­ visitors With the date of our party being so Dear Vestnik Readers: On Sunday, February 18, Skate near Valentine's Day, Valentinetreats Haven in Temple was filled with 133 were also passed out as prizes. skaters from throughout District II. Winners were: Jeffrey Posvar and Steve Bruggman There was a total attendance of 154 members and guests. The evening -- Lodge 24, Cyclone Andy Wuensche, Christine Mugge, was enjoyed by all, even by those who Lorrie Faltesek, Brian Miksch, Jesse tried to "roll around."

Doorprizes of cash moneywere won Mikulencak and Jeremy Rathke -­ Lodge 29, Taylor by: Patty Teague and Brenna Bohac -­ Jeffrey Ashcraft -- Lodge 24, Lodge 20, Granger Cyclone Nicholas Hensley -- Lodge 87, Mandy Tennill and Lucas Temple Mikulencak -- Lodge 29, Taylor Regina Wright, Rennelle Wright, Donald Tomastik -- Lodge 177, Ty Bland -- Lodge 177, Academy Academy

District II Holds Youth Activities

Gary Skrabanek, Jannelle Novosad, Michele Reese, Daryl Kortis, Melinda Reese, lisa Greger, Jennifer Reese, Erin Skrabanek and Joshua Smith -­ Lodge 47, Seaton Travis Betak -- Lodge 187, Round Rock Congratulations to all winners!!!

WE WELCOME LODGE 87, TEMPLE YOUTH CLUB. Youth leader for this new youth club is Pam Sedita Capps. Members include Sabrina Capps, Jason Henry, Jennifer Henry, Nicholas Henry, Scott Hensley, with potential new members, Justin Kacir and Jonathan Moody. We lookforward to much success for all of you.

The next upcoming district event will be the spring meeting held at Taylor on March 18th. Registration begins at 1 :00 p.m. with the business beginning at 2:00 p.m. Please try and attend this important meeting. Youth members, I still need skits and talent.

Please let me know ASAP. Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District II Youth Counselor -SPJST-

Lodge 87, Temple Youth Qub. Kneeling, L to R: Jennifer Henry, Youth Leader Pam Capps, Justin Kacir, Sabrina Capps. Standing, L to R: Jason Henry, Scott Hensley, Nicholas Henry, Kevin Kacir and Jonathan Moody [not seen].

Announcing New Youth Club Member From Lodge47

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Landon Zavodny landon Zavodny, age 7, attends Rogers School in the first grade and lives at Zabcikville. His outside playing hobby is riding the bicycle.

Mary and Leon Zavodny are his parents.

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Wednesday, March 7, 1990-VĚSTNÍK/9

Letters From The Youth Lodge 30 Taiton Youth Participate In February Activities Dear Vestnik Readers, · The Taiton SPJST Youth Club met on Sunday, February 11, at 2:00 p.m. at the Tait on Community Center.

Prior to the meeting, members worked on Valentine potpourri crafts to be given to residents at Garden Villa Nursing Home on Valentine's Day. The meeting was called to order by President Stephanie Roye. Chase Zalman led the Pledge of Allegiance and Curtis Dorotik recited the prayer.

Lenice Kaspar noted 14 members present and read the secretary's minutes.

Craig Dorotik gave the treasurer's report and Craig Dornak gave the dues' report noting all members had paid their dues for the year.

Miss Mary Mrnustik, Lodge 30 president, presented a $50 check to

the youth club on behalf of the adult lodge.

Business discussed was about the District VI spring meeting in Moravia on March 25th. The Taiton youth will have a project booth and participate in the entertainment.

Poems concerning Valentine's Day were read by various members and a special Valentine was presented by Stephanie Roye to Youth Leader Georgia Dorotik.

Contest winners in the Make - a Valentine contest were: Ages 5 - 7: Rachel Dluhos (1st), Chase Zalman (2nd), Jason Kaspar (3rd).

Ages 8 - 11: Valerie Roye (1st), Jeanine Dorotik (2nd), Michael Kaspar (3rd).

Ages 12 - 17: Marcy Dorotik (1st), Tracy Krpec (2nd), Craig Dorotik (3rd).

Door prizes donated by members were awarded. The meeting was adjourned.

Refreshments were served by Rachel Dluhos and Valerie and Crystal Roye.

Fraternally, Lenice Kaspar (13) Secretary (2-28-90) -SPJST-

ADULT PRESIDENT Mary Mmustik of lodge 30 presenting $50 check to Taiton Youth Oub on behalf of the mother lodge during February meeting.

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YOUTII I.EADER Georgia Dorotik of Taiton lodge 30 with youth members working on Valentine crafts at February 11, 1990 meeting.

LODGE 30 TAITON YOUIH CIIJB members delivering their homemade Valentines to Garden Villa Nursing Home in El Campo on Valentine's Day.

TAITON YOU1H MEMBERS visiting and delivering Valentines on February 14 at Garden Villa Nursing Home.

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YOU1H CllJB OF LODGE 30 TAITON with their Valentine contest projects at February meeting.

Lodge 24 Cyclone Youth Club Dear Readers, The February meeting of Lodge No. 24 Youth · Club was held Monday, February 12, 1990. The meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m. by President Steve Bruggman.

Rodney Posvar led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Members remained standing for a moment of silent prayer.

The roll was called. Present were 16 members, 2 adults and one guest, Valerie Bruggman.

Correspondence was received from Susan Bohnenberger. She would like to express her kind thank you to our youth club for the donation we made to her.

The treasurer's report was given by Carl Mace k. The new balance was $511.61.

We had four entrants from our lodge in the T - shirt contest. They are Janet, Carl and David Macek and Jason Harvell. Congratulations -- you are all winners!

The District II spring meeting will be held on Sunday, March 18, 1990, at Lodge No. 29 - Taylor.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Door prizes were won by Jennifer Ashcraft, Michael Harvell, Mark Macek and Melanie Zavodny.

February birthday celebrants are Danny Baker (February 3), Jeffrey Posvar (February 7), Tracey Chervenka (February 13), and Adam Bruggman (February 24). Happy birthday and hope you all had a wonderful day.

Our next meeting will be Monday,

March 12, 1990, beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Happy St. Patrick's Day. · Fraternally, Melanie Zavodny, Reporter (2-29-90) -SPJST-

Lodge 25 Ennis Youth Meeting Dear Readers, SPJST Lodge 25 Youth Club had a meeting on February 7, 1990. We had a Valentine Party. The games were a lot of fun. I won second place in the Valentine card contest.

Our next meeting will be on March 7th. I hope to see you there.

Fraternally yours, Brian Holland (2-28-90) -SPJST-

Lodge 30 Talton Youth Met For Entertainment Dear Vestnik Readers, On Wednesday, February 14, the Taiton SPJST Youth Club members delivered Valentines we made for Garden Villa Nursing Home in El Campo.

We made some of these Valentines during craft - time at our February 11th meeting and the others at home for our February projects.

All ofus met at the nursing home at 4:00 p.m. on Valentine's Day and visited and delivered the Valentine we made to them.

Fraternally, Michael Kaspar (11) (2-28-90) -SPJST-

IO/VĚSTNÍK-Wednesday,

March 7, 1990

Lodge 66 Waco Youth Meeting

years, he was a retired farmer and also worked 'for Precinct Four in Victoria County. He was a member of SPJST. Survivors include his wife, Elsie Charbula Smiga of Inez; a daughter, Joyce Tomas · of Victoria; a son, Marvin Smiga· of Inez; two sisters, Lillie Bomers bach of Victoria and Mary Anders · of Telferner; five brothers, Alfred Smiga· of Victoria, Edward Smiga: of Telferner, Charles Smiga of Arlington, George Smiga of Kingsland and Leo Smiga of Edna; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a . brother, William Smiga.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace .

Resolution Committee Leroy Repka Ida Mareth -SPJST-

The February 18, 1990 meeting of Lodge No. 66 Youth Oub was called to order at 2:15 p.m. by Vice President Nathan Tierce.

Nichole Pruitt led the Pledge of Allegiance 'to the flag and members remained standing for a moment of silent prayer.

The register was read. There were 14 members and 8 adults present.

Guests introduced were Kevin Smith and Kirk Crist.

The minutes were read and approved.

Larry Yates gave the treasurer's report and the balance is $1,180.43.

This month's social was goingto the movies on February 27th.

The charity project 'for this month will be a cake walk for the youth club on March 3rd at linden Hall; be there by 9:20 p.m. at least.

Our Youth Leader Gladys Yates reported that we need to bring our kites to the March meeting.

We, the undersigned Resolution The after meeting activities were to Committee of Lodge Karel Havlicek color kites for Moody Nursing Home.

No. 4, Hallettsville, Texas on behalf of The next youth club meeting will be our entire membership, wish 'to March 18 at linden Hall. express our deepest and sincere The meeting was adjourned at 2:40 sympathy to the bereaved family of p.m. our departed lodge brother Ashley Locke WllUAM PASTUCHA, SR., (2-26-90) who passed away Friday, February 2, -SPJST1990, in the lavaca Medical Center at the age of 66 years. He was born on June 24, 1923, in lavaca County, the son of the late Thomas and Anna Oppinger Pastucha. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Dear Readers, the SPJST Society.

Our last meeting was held February Funeral services were held at 3:00 7, 1990. It was a Valentine Party. I p.m. Sunday, February 4 at the Sacred won first place for the best homemade Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Valentines.

Celestino Say officiated. Burial was in Our next meeting is March 7, 1990. the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.

See you then!

He is survived by a daughter, Mary Fraternally, Polasek of Hallettsville; two sons, April Holland William T. Pastucha, Jr. and David L (2-28-90) Pastucha of Hallettsville; three -SPJST­ sisters, Martha Tomsu, Antonia Jahn and Annie Krenek of Hallettsville and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Ilene Kiesel Pastucha, who died in 1976.

May our departed lodge brother rest On February 27 the youth club went in eternal peace. to the movies and we had a great time.

Resolution Committee On March 3 we will have a cake walk at our lodge; Jerry Haisler will play.

Janell Chudej Mary Matula Our next meeting will be March Victoria Zak 18th; be sure and bring your kites.

Fraternally, -SPJSTJustin Engelke (8) (2-26-90) -SPJST-

Expression Of Sympathy

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Expression Of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of SPJST lodge Prímori No. 143 of Inez, Texas, wish to express· our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family· of our departed lodge brother JUUUS SMIGA, who passed away Saturday, January 27, 1990, in a Victoria hospital 'following along illness.

Brother Julius Smiga was born September 19, 1909 in Hallettsville, Texas 'to the late Frank and Frances lanik Smiga. A resident of Inez·for 60 ~

We, the Resolution Committee· of Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth on behalf of our membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of sister MARY R. SVlfAK, who passed away Tuesday, February 9, 1990 in a Fort Worth hospital.

Sister Svitak was born December 30, 1924 in Fort Worth, Texas where she was a lifelong resident. She retired in 1984 after 27 years, as a secretary with General Dynamics.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Joe Svitak and Frank Svitak.

Mary was a Roman Catholic and a member of SPJST Lodge No. 154.

Survivors include her sisters, Ann Svitak, Agnes Dearmore and lillian Reilly, all of Fort Worth.

Rosary was recited Friday at 7:00 p.m. and Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday; both at

Shannon's South Funeral Chapel.

Rev. Father Hoover officiated.

Pallbearers were Albert Silhavy, Bill Reilly, Terry Jordan, Herman Jordan, Billy Bassham and Victor Berry.

Interment was in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Arrangements were by Shannon South Funeral Home.

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

Resolution Committee Mary Hale Rose Steinman Mary Pavey -SPJST-

sympathy to the family of our departed lodge sister ANNIE TROJACEK, who died Saturday morning at the IOOF Nursing· Home.

Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Annie Trojacek, 91, was celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Monday in St. John's Catholic Church with Rev. Rudy Kos and Rev. Ernie Torres as co celebrants. Rosary was recited at 6:30 p.m. Sunday in Keever Chapel.

Interment was in St. Joseph's Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary with the following serving as pallbearers: Bernie Miller, Roger Proza, John Wayne Kubin, Brian Ozymy, Rudy Ozymy and Milton Martinek.

She was born October 11, 1898 in Lipa, Czechoslovakia, the daughter of Joseph and Ann Kubin Kutích. She We, the undersigned Resolution came to the United Sates as .a small Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 88 in · child with her mother and settled in Houston, Texas wish to express our the Ennis community. sincere sympathy and comfort on On January 8, 1923 she was married behalf of our entire membership, to to Wesley Trojacek of Ennis. After the family of our departed member their marriage they lived in Ennis. Mr. JERRYF. KOIACNY, Trojacek preceded her in death on who passed away February 7, 1990 at April 14, 1969. age 75.

Sister Trojacek was a member of St. He was a member of St. Jerome's John's Catholic Church, the Altar Catholic Church and a charter member Society, KJZT and the SPJST. of SPJST Lodge No. 88 Men's Oub. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. All members· of the Men's Oub Don (Ella) Hopkins · of Ennis; a were honorary pallbearers. daughter - in - law, Katie Trojacek of Survivors include his wife, Bessie Ennis; three grandchildren, Dr. Kolacny; two sons, Jerry and Gene Theresa TrojacekofKaty, Texas, Mrs. Kolacny and their spouses; one Steve Mohr of Dallas and Joe D. granddaughter, Susan Kolacny and · Trojacek of Ennis; four great four sisters. grandchildren and one sister, Emilie Rite of Committal was at Forest Kubin of Ennis.

Park Westheimer Cemetery in May our departed lodge sister rest Houston, Texas. in eternal peace.

May he rest in peace.

Resolution Committee Resolution Committee Margaret Krajca Rita Alexander -SPJSTMarie Stayton laura Warnasch -SPJST-

Expression Of Sympathy . . .

Expression Of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 88 in Houston, Texas wish to express our sincere sympathy and comfort on behalf of our entire membership, to the family of our departed member

ALVIN S. RAYMOND, who passed away February 15, 1990 at age 74.

He was a member' of St. Theresa Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council 2917 and a very active member of Lodge 88. He served on the Social Games Committee for several years.

He retired from Southern Pacific Railroad after 33 years service .

Survivors include his wife, Janet Raymond; twin daughters, Brenda Careu and Linda Rowland and their spouses; several grandchildren and great - grandchildren; three brothers and three sisters. .

Interment was in Garden of Gethsemane, Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery in Houston, Texas. . May he rest in peace.

Resolution Committee Rita Alexander Marie Stayton laura Warnasch -SPJST-

Expression Of Sympathy We, the members of Lodge No. 25, Ennis, wish to express· our heartfelt

Expression Of Sympathy

We, the Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 186, Caldwell on behalf· of our entire membership, expressed · our sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge sister ANNIE ROSE PERrL. Funeral services · for Annie Rose Pertl, 88, of Bryan. were held at 3 p.m. at Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home in Caldwell, with Rev. Harry Thrasher of the First Assembly of God in Caldwell.

Burial was in San Aritonio Prairie Cemetery near Caldwell.

Mrs. Pertl died in alocal hospital.

A native of Burleson County, Mrs. Pertl lived in the county · for most of her life. She moved to Bryan in 1982.

Mrs. Pertl was a homemaker and a member of First Assembly of God. Family members said she loved flowers and reading her Bible.

Survivors include three sons and daughters - in - law, Melvin and ilirothy Fay Pertl of Caldwell, Joe and Melinda Pertl of Deanville, Oarence and Bobbie Pertl· of Pasadena; two daughters and sons - in - law, Naomi and Curtis Rathjeri of Caldwell,'Joyce · and Scott Thrasher of Bryan; a sister, Vlasta Wolff · of Beaumont; 15 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

May she rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee Fannie Luksa Mary Fritcher Wilton Chaloupka -SPJST-

Wednesday, March 7, 1990-VĚSTNÍK/11

Features

Ilsa Wilson [Industry of Dallas photo]

SP JST Youths Pursue Acting Career

Recently, Ilsa landed a part in the "much talked - about" CBS TV sitcom "13 East," which is filming in las Colinas this spring before a live audience. However, because · of a filming conflict with her movie she, unfortunately, was riot able to do the part. What a busy girl!

Lisa Renee is a veteran of many TV commercials and industrial films.

Among them are Bryan Bologna (currently airing), Chrysler Plymouth, Foley's, Polygrip (where Claude Atkins was her grandfather), Mervyn's, Radio Shack, State Fair of Texas (to be seen this fall), Whataburger, General Telephone and Southland Corporation.

She has also worked doing radio commercials including Heinz Ketchup, and is a busy print model seen in ads everywhere. Ilsa has been in "the business'' since the age of 5, and says "This is just the beginning!" She loves acting and modeling, but otherwise has a very normal life. She is a Junior Girl Scout, an "A" student, member of Eglets and loves caring for her two dogs: "Bubba" and "Gizmo."

Mr. and Mrs. Charlie F. Adamcik DAIIAS -- Charlie F. and Julie Adamcik, members of St. Cecilia's Parish in Dallas, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on February 3, 1990, with an open house hosted by their daughters, Cathey Daboub and Pat Patak and their families in DeSoto, Texas.

Julie Jurecka of Fayetteville, Texas and Charlie F. Adamcik of la Grange, Texas, were married on January 29, 1940.

They are retired after owning and operating Adamcik's Appliance and Auto Store for 30 years.

Lisa Renee Wilson, a fourth grade student at Ruby Young Elementary in DeSoto, Texas, has just finished filming a movie to be seeri on CBS in May called "Evidence of Love." She plays the daughter of Barbara Hershey. Also starring in the movie are Richard Gilliland (Ilsa's actor father), Brian Dennehy and Hal Holbrook.

Doug Wilson [Industry of Dallas photo]

Ilsa Wilson by her movie "mother" Barbara Hershey.

Lisa's brother, Doug, has also done commercials and is a busy model. He has been seen in ads .for J.C. Penney's, Beall's, Rawlings Football Catalog and many more. Doug is a senior at DeSoto High School and plans to attend SMU in the fall to pursue a degree in law. He will be competing at a statewide contest · for Youth of Goverment, representing his school as an attorney in the "mock trials" in Austin, Texas.

Parents of Ilsa and Doug are Jerry and Pat Parma Wilson. Pat is the daughter of Brother Eugene and Sister Roseann Parma and granddaughter of Sister Helen Vrla, Sr.; all members of Lodge No. 130, Dallas.

Submitted by, Roseann Parma Reporter, Lodge No. 130 -SPJST-

Czech Heritage Society Of South Texas Festival Saturday, March 24, 1990 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Bayfront Plaza Convention Center Shoreline Drive, Corpus Christi Admission: $5 Per Person [Under 12 Years, Free] EN1ERrAINMENTINCLUDES: Opening Ceremonies - - - - 10:30 a.m.

Vrazel's Polka Band - - - - -11:00 a.m.

Sokol Gymnasts - - - - - - - 12:30 p.m.

Vraze l's Polka Band - - - - - 1 :00 p.m.

East Bernard Czech Singers -- 2:00 p.m.

West Folk Dancers - - - - - - 3:00 p.m.

Vrazel's Polka Band - - - - - 4:00 p.m.

Henry Rejcek Polka Band Grand March - - - - - - - - - 6:00 p.m.

Ticket Winners Announced - - -8:30 p.m.

Final Dance & Good - Byes - -11:00 p.m.

The Adamciks have been active in church and fraternal activities in Dallas for 47 years.

Charlie was one of the co - founders of the Catholic Czech Club in Dallas and a State Director for KJT (Czech Catholic Union of Texas) for 20 years.

They have two children and six grandchildren.

(Brother Charlie and Sister Julie Adamcik are members of SPJST lodge Pokrok Dallas No. 84 -- Editor) -SPJST-

Weather· proof Facilities lots of Parking See you at our next Festival March 2, 1991 For additional information or hotel accommodations call The Jalufka House (512) 882 -9226 or 855 - 9846 or 855 - 8671.

(Submitted by Jerry L. Elzner· of SPJST Lodge No. 79, Corpus Christi.)

-SPJST-

Victoria .County Czech Heritage Society The fifth anniversary· of Victoria

County Czech Heritage Society came

as

and went of 1989, and we feel that we have learned and gained much during that time.

As we begin a new year, 1990· we have many plans. The first plan is to have every Czech in our area as a member iri our Society, because there still are many Czechs who need to be members with us. We now have 112 members.

We had a great Christmas Party in Gary and Becky Hajda of Somerset, December with only a short meeting.

New Jersey announce the birth of their A donation of $100 was made to the daughter, Sara Emily, born Saturday, Czech Chair -- to The Czech February 10, 1990 at 11:40 p.m. at St. Educational Foundatiori of Texas.

Peter's Medical Center in New A former member, Fred Janecek, of Brunswick, New Jersey. She weighed Polka and Waltz Dancing (8. hours) Madison, Wisconsin, attended · our 6 pounds, 14\lí ounces and measured large Dance Floor meeting and party and also shared 19\lí inches in length. She was Czech Food, Pastries & customs · of the. Czech people in welcomed home by her sister, Rachel Refreshments Wisconsin, which we thoroughly Elizabeth. Grandparents are Rudy and Czech Dinners Served All Day enjoyed hearing. Mr. Janecek has Alice Hajda of Granger and Mrs. Betty Jalufka House Tours reinstated his membership with us.

Jarolik of Holland.

Great Arts & Crafts Booths The Czech Singers of Victoria led grandmother is Mrs. lillian Matula of Czech Folk Dancers & Singers the sing - a -Iong of Christmas carols Granger. ' Cultural Exhibits in Czech and English languages. Most -SPJST-. · ofthe Czech singers are our members.

Quilt and Cash Prize

Hello World; Hello, Texas

Ilsa Wilson with her movie "father" Richard Gilliland.

Lisa has also recently filmed a segment of "Rescue 911" (seen Tuesdays on CBS) which should air soon. She plays the part of a little girl in Tyler, Texas who was kidnapped last spring. She can also be· seen Sunday mornings on CBN's "Gerbert," children's TV series.

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The VictoriaCounty Czech Heritage Societyis now a non - voting Charter Member of the newly - organized TOCA(Texans of Czech Ancestry).

Our January meeting was very successful.Many members and guests were in attendance. Our program was on the presentation of musical slides on "The History of the Texas Czech Bands" from 1860tothe present time, shownand narrated by Joe Janak, Jr., and Joe Pustka.

President Marjorie Matula reported on attending the State Officers's meeting in La Grange. She serves as trustee on the State Board of Directors; her husband, Julius, is recovering nicely after having hip surgery in January.

Plans are already in progress for our Victoria County Czech Heritage Festival. We have a change oflocation because we outgrew the Bluebonnet Convention Center. This year the entire festival .and the State Tarok tournament will be held at the Victoria Community Center at 2905 E. North Street, Victoria. We will have adequate space and the Tarok tournament will be in a sectiori of its own, withpeace and quiet. The date of the Czech Festival this year is October 21st; this event is bigger and better every year and with the additional space, we can better accommodate everyone, so make plans to be with us on October 21st.

Our next meeting will be on March 15th.

Ella Arnold (512) 573 - 2330 -SPJST-

Czech · American Cultural And Educational Foundation The Annual Czech Heritage Day celebration will be held in San Antonio on Sunday, March 4, 1990 at Holy Name Parish Activity Center, 3814 Nash. This event is sponsored by the Czech - American Cultural and Educational Foundation. Registration for the full day's activities is $2.50 per person. Children under 12 will be admitted free. Advanceregistration is encouraged.

The festivities will begin at 10 a.m. with a Czech service and followingthe services, married couples of 50 years or more will be recognized and honored. These couples should register 3 weeks prior to this event. A Czech - style dinner will be served consisting of roast pork or chicken at 12:00 noon for $4.25 per adult; $3 per child under 12. We are asking that all participants bring their favorite dessert. Live entertainment will feature Czech songs during dinner, followed by the Bobby Jones Orchestra who will play for your listening and dancing pleasure from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. · During the dance, a drawing and door prizes will be awarded. Displays will feature a selection of Czech memorabilia and pictures, a collection ofkraslice (hand- painted eggs) in the Czech - style, Czech imports and a selection of Texan - Czech souvenirs for sale. Desserts will also be available for sale.

To register, purchase meal tickets, and identify anniversary honorees, submit names and number of adult child meals required along with fees to: Secretary Andy Tokoly,C-A CEF, 1017 West Magnolia, San Antonio, Texas 78201. For additional information contact: Hattie Poole, publicity chairperson, at (512) 655 5326 or Helen Hyzak, co- chairperson, at (512) 824 - 5551.

Hattie Poole Helen Hyzak -SPJST-

The Legend Of Vlasta By: W .J. "Bill,, Malina

The history of Czechpeople is filled with folklore and legend. Some of these tales contain traces of fact and actual history, but many of them are mere fabricated fairy tales. One of the legends of the Czech people is the story of Vlasta. Whether it contains fact or whether it is pure fiction is up to you to decide. · Accordingto legend, libuse and her husband, Premysl, ruled the Slavic people of Čechý (Bohemia). After Libuse's death, Premysl ruled alone and women were no longer respected.

The women rebelled against the treat­ ment accorded to them. They banded together and built the castle of Devin.

Devin became a haven for unhappy women from all over the land. They chose a woman named Vlasta as their leader. Vlasta taught the women to de­ fend themselves, how to use clubs, swords and other weapons of war. The men of Prague (Praha in Czech) soon got tired of seeing the women, in­ cluding many of their own wives, riding on warhorses and practicing the art of warfare. The men decided to put an end to the women's insolence and rode toward Devin with the idea of overthrowing their rebellion. The women, under Vlasta's leadership, came out of their castle fully armed and well - disciplinedand beat the men, decisively. After the women's victory many others came to join their ranks.

The men nevertook them lightlyagain.

So fierce were the women under Vlasta's leadership that it was not safe for men to travel alone or evenis small groups. The conflict between the men and women continued with men killing women, and women killing men.

One day a young, handsome, gallant noble named Ctirad and several companions rode out from the castle at Prague. As they passed through the woodsthey found Sarka, a young maiden, tied to a tree. They stopped to help and untied her. As a reward for their kindness, Sarka gave them a drink of fermented honey wine.

The men soon fell asleep. As they slept Sarka summoned the women from Devin to massacre the men. All but Ctirad were killed. Ctiraďs mangled body was put on a wheel and mounted high on the walls of Devin castle. This incident angered the men at Prague. They formed a large well disciplined army and rode out to put an end to the women's uprising. Again Vlasta, mounted on a black horse, led the women out of Devin castle to fight the men. During the battle Vlasta was pulled off from the horse and cut to pieces. The women panicked and fled when they saw that their leader was dead. Many of the women werehunted down and killed. Those who survived begged for mercy and forgiveness.The men, in their compassion, forgave them and took their wives and daughters back home. Thus ended the women's war with the men. Peace returned to the land and the saga of Vlasta came to an end.

It is legends like this that make the history of the early Czech people so colorful.

-SPJST-

SPST Members Of Higher Learning Serving In Unusual Fields After graduation from college, the majority · of United States students begin their careers. Most of these are exciting but are generally in the fields of teaching, engineering, law, business and other fields.

However, the granddaughters of Tom and Doris Moczygemba · of Floresville. have jobs that we don't ordinarily hear about or think about.

Mrs. Moczygemba asked her granddaughters to write a small article we could put in the Vestnik to share information about their jobs.

Stephanie and Becky Mattes, as well as their grandparents, are members of SPJST Lodge No. 133, San Antonio.

They have a younger brother, Julian Mattes, who is also a member.

STEPHANIE MATIES After graduating from the Universityof Texas in December, 1987 with degrees in International Business and Marketing, Stephanie began her Peace Corps training in 1989. After spending two months of intensive language training in Bukavu, Zaire, she started her two - year tour in Bujumbura, Burundi. Stephanie works in the marketing sector of the Peace Corps, a newly - defined area of aid our government now offers. With her post comes the management of several government centers, which produce a variety of products ranging from pasta to embroidered .knit shirts. Stephanie makes the·decisions as to what will· be produced, how it willhappen, and who the target comprador will eventually be. She enjoys her job very much and the practical use of skills she learned at the University of Texas will be a great asset to the future ofthe centers' stability.

BECKY MATIES After graduating from Baylor University in May, 1989 with degrees in Foreign Service and Spanish, Becky Mattes moved to Washington, D.C., who works at the Academy for Educational Development (AED) which is a non - profit government contractor for the Agency for International Development, a part of the Department of State, the Department of Education and the Department of Labor. AED programs range from social marketing, to counter - attacking the spread of AIDS, to basic education programs in the developing world, to work and youth programs in inner cities. AED also promotes educational programs which teach auto workers how their government affects them. The Academy for Educational Development employs approximately 400 people through their Washington, . D.C.; New York, Austin, Boston, and field offices throughout the world. .

Becky specifically works in new contract procurement, researching the latest contracts which the various governments will offer in the future.

She enjoys the work and the fast paced life of Washington, D.C., immensely.

(Congratulations to these young ladies in their courageous occupations; articles submitted by Jarolyn Popp -- Editor) -SPJST-

Coufal On

Dean's List INDUSTRY-- SPJST Lodge No. 44 proudly presents member Ray Coufal, son of Mr. and Mrs. AlvinCoufal, Jr., who has added another achievement to his list of accomplishments. He is on the Dean's Honor Roll at Texas A&M University, majoring in accounting and finance.

Ray attended West End Elementary, BellvilleJuriior High and graduated from Round Top - Carmine High School, the Valedictorian of his class.

He was a President's Scholar at Blinn and is now a senior student at Texas A&M University.

(Article courtesy The New Ulm Enterprise and submitted by Sanford Schmid) -SPJST-

Buie Earns B.S. Degree Karen S. Buiereceived her Bachelor of Science in Business Admininstration, Cum Laude, from the University of Texas at Dallas on January 13, 1990. She received this degree attending night school while working full time.

Karen is currently employed at The Southland Corporation in Dallas as accounting manager.

Karen, daughter ofMr. and Mrs. G. Louis Kudrna, of Ennis, graduated from St. John High School in 1977.

Karen and her husband, Robert, live in Carrollton.

(Karen and her 'parents are all members of SPJST Lodge No. 25, Ennis) -SPJST­

Mikush Reunion The 29th annual Mikush family reunion has been set for July 1, 1990 at the American Legion Hall in Hallettsville, Texas, beginning at 10:30 a.m. until Tt You are asked to bring a covered dish. Several years ago many families became involved in compiling the family history. After several years of researching, they will have the. books at the reunion for the families to proofread and update them before going to press. The families' histories involves: Stepan Zajicek, Joseph, Martin and Paul Mikush, the Galetkas, the Ge bauers, the Sklars and the Machacs; all these families came from what is known as Czechoslovakia.

Mike Ahlstrom (Lodge 32) Mrs. H.B. (Olivia)Milberger (Also SPJST Member) Jerry Mikush -SPJSTA lot of us are so busy trying to stave off small disasters that we· 1ose sight of what could be the biggest disaster of all --- lack of direction ... It isn't alwayseasy to find the time to sit down quietly and re - affirm long range objectives, to calculate where you stand on the way to achieve these objectives, and to determine the next logical step to be taken. But it's well worth while to do so. Staying afloat may be urgent, but knowing where you're going is important.

-SPJST-

PODPORA·- LIDSKOST-- BRATRSTVI Česká část Úřední orgán Slovanské Podporující

JednotyStátu

Texas. založené roku 1897

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Spetka koření Franta čmuchlánek, drbe se na hlavě a přemýšlí: Den má jen čtyřiad­ vacet hodin. Když odečtu dvanáct hodin na spánek, a dvanáct hodin dívat se na televisi, tak mi na práci moc nezůstane.

Vilém Soucek

Texasan Augustin Haidušek (1845-1929) Rodák z Mniší

trávu, jež byla několik stop vysoká a vázaly ji v došky, které jsem vozil k stavení na koni. Došky těmi pokryto obydlí, v němž jsme všichni bydleli šest měsíců. Střechou tou neteklo ani za ne­ jprudších lijáků... První rok se nám vedlo skutečně zle, neboť nebylo ani jediné rodiny, aby kdo z ní byl zůstal zdráv. Všichni onemocněli skoro ste­ jnou dobu na zimnici a horečku, které se nemohli zbavit.

Já však neonemocněl... Znal jsem již něco anglicky, jezdil tedy pro doktora a jak dovedl, tak tlumočil ... Druhý rok jsme již uměli rolničit. My mladší jsme se už domluvili anglicky... sklidili jsme dobrou úrodu, jak kukuřice, tak bavlny a potom bylo tak každý rok, a proto brzy jsme zapomněli na svízele, jež jsme zažili na začátku."

Kevin Hannan - Erich Šefčík Augustin Haidušek, narozený 11. 9.

1845 v Mniší je osobou, na kterou rodný kraj dávno zapomriěl. Ne snad proto, že by nestál za zaznamenání v paměti rodáků, ale proto, že než se proslavil, odešel z rodné obce a odešel daleko a odraz jeho popularity se nikdy nedotkl jeho rodné obce, i když on sám v myslí i v činech na ni a svůj rodný kraj nikdy nezapomněl!

V roce 1856 se jeho otec Valentin Haidušek (1814-1867, Praha, Tx) vystěhoval s manželkou Veronikou, dětmi a některými dalšími rodinami z Mniší -- Ignácem Pustsějovským a Valentinem Holubem do USA. Přistáli v Galvestonu, hlavní bráně přistěhovalců do státu Texas. Do zámoří jej i mnohé následníky hnala touha za lepším živobytím. Tato touha se sice mnohým vyplnila, ale pouze těm, kteří se nebáli těžké a lopotné práce v nových podmínkách prudce se rozvíjející americké společnosti. Augustin Haidušek ve svých pamětech vzpomínal, jak se jeho rodina a pět dalších krajanských rodin usadili na pláních mezi městy Schulen­ burg a. Weimar a dali tak základ pro vznik osady Dubina, která je jediným místem v Texasu, založeným Moravany přišlými přímo z Moravy, a navíc z Mniší. A proč jí právě dali jméno Dubina? V okolí totiž rostly celý rok zelené duby, tzv. "live oaks".

Ovšem, než ji založili a pevně se uchytili, museli zažít hodně strádání: "Bylo po poledni, severák foukal a přitom padala ledovice (koncem listopadu 1856). Promokli jsme a neměli žádného přístřeší mimo dubů.

Na několik mil v okolí nebylo žádného osadníka. To bylo pláče a naříkání, že zde musíme zahynout. Rozdělán velký oheň a přichystána večeře. V noci se spalo málo, neb byla zima a pršelo.

Druhý den se vyjasnilo a každý, kdo byl schopen nějaké práce, musel dělati.

Do večera téhož dne byl postaven na našem pozemku dům, v němž jsme potom bydleli celých šest měsíců, a to dosti pohodlně.

Obydlí bylo zbudováno primitivně. Otec ráno našel dva rozsochaté stromy nedaleko od sebe. Usekl dlouhé žerdě, které byly jedním koncem zapuštěny do země a druhým koncem šikmo položeny na stromy a s pomocí vláken divoké révy připevněny na krokve. Zatímco mužové konali tuto práci, ženské žaly

Texosan

A.

Hejdušek

Foto: Josef Solnick9

Rychlost, s jakou se mladý Haidušek naučil novému jazyku, jej odlišovala od ostatních přistěhovalců a dala mu možnost proniknout k vyššímu vzdělání, i když převážně formou samostudií. Přitom vystřídal množství zaměstnání, od honáka krav, přes pomocníka na otcově farmě, železničního dělníka, úředníka, až po učitele. Ačkoliv se vždy snažil naučit se nejvíce ze života nového domova, nikdy nezapomněl na svůj mateřský jazyk a české dědictví. Byl hrdý na svůj původ, což celý život dokazoval úsilím učit texaské Čechy. Nezůstal ovšem jen při učitelství, ale počal studovat práva a v roce 1870 se stal druhým právníkem českého původu v USA (po Josefu Soselovi z Cedar Rapids, Iowa). O pět let později byl v roce 1875 zvolen starostou texaského městečka La Grange, jednoho z typických center texaských Moravanů a sídelního města okresu Fayette, nejvíce osídleného českými přistěhovalci. V roce 1880 zasedl rovněž v texaském parlamentu za demokratickou stranu, v roce 1885 byl jmenován okresním soudcem okresu Fayette.

Vedle těchto politických funkcí zastával později i místo ředitele jedné z největších texaských státních universit A a M University v College Station (Agricultural and Mechanical University), kde podporoval výuku českého jazyka. Ještě v dnešních dobách je jedním z center bádání o českém etniku v Texase.

A. Haidušek měl rovněž zásluhu na tom, že se čeština po jistou dobu

7. března 1990

vyučovala na veřejných školách, takže děti nových přistěhovalců mohly i v nových poměrech nejenom získat vzdělání, ale udržovaly v sobě i národ­ nostní povědomí, které často přenášely na své děti a jejich potomky. Na druhé straně ovšem podpořil zákon, který ukládal všem učitelům povinnou znalost angličtiny, což umožňovalo postupnou integraci české inteligence, která tak ovšem přestávala mít zájem na dalším rozvoji českého etnika v Tex­ ase, které tím začalo postupně zanikat.

V tom je Haiduškův pochopitelný roz­ por, protože si zřejmě velmi dobře uvědomoval, že izolovaná česká komunita by se špatně hospodářsky, v politicky i kulturně rozvíjela. Za tento svůj postoj byl také velmi tvrdě kritizován krajanským tiskem.

Kromě politických, společenských a hospodářských funkcí (založil např. banku v La Grange) se A. Haídušek Lekce čtvrtá- The Fourth Lesson věnoval vydávání svých novin Read the following exercises and Svoboda, které tiskl 39 let v La Grange words out LOUD with your parents or od 10. 12. 1885. Za zajímavost stojí, že friends. tento týdeník vychází po dnešní dny, i Kam jdete?- Where are you going? když již výhradně anglicky a v městě El Žák není doma- The pupil is not at Campo (okres Wharton), a to od roku home.

1931 a od roku 1960 pod názvem El Mám hlad.- I am hungry.

Campo LEADER NEWS. Co je to?- What is that?

V Haiduškově Svobodě můžeme Co je toto?- What is this? najít zprávy o událostech místního i Slovníček- Vocabulary státního významu a rovněž zahrada- garden pochopitelně publikoval příspěvky o péro- pen životě české menšiny, čímž přibližoval . žák- pupil českým přistěhovalcům svět, který je kde- where (no action involved) obklopoval a v němž se potýkali se kam- where to (whither- with ac­ svými starostmi i radostmi. V celé řadě tion) svých úvodníků napomáhal povznesení vzdělání čtenářů! Haiduškova čeština ne-no · mapa-map má ale často daleko ke spisovné češtině, své úvodníky píše mnohdy tak, hlad- hunger jak se česky naučil doma, na Frenštát­ tabák- tobacco sku, i když spisovnou češtinu ovládal . banka- bank brilantně, samozřejmě upravenou o mladá- young (f) místní texaské výrazy. Haidušek měl stará- old (fem.) při vydávání Svobody jedno krédo: a-and Lidi čtením vychovávat -- ne nudit! ale- but Sám jako věčný student chtěl, aby jeho škola- school čtenáři toužili po vznešenějších cílech doma- at home života. Přestože. Haiduškovy názory pojď sem- come here nebyly vždy přijatelné pro všechny jed­ jsem- I am Mluvnice- Grammar notlivce, byl jeho vliv velký a je mezi 1.

Conjugation of the verb BÝTI "to českými Texasany patrný i dnes a mnozí na jeho práci nejenom s be".

1st person- jsem, I am povděkem vzpomínají, ale ji i hodnotí.

2nd person- jsi, you are Mnišský rodák Augustin Haidušek 3rd personje, he, she or it is zemřel v La Grange v roce 1929.

Plural Vlastivědný sborník okresu Nový Jičín 1st person- jsme, we are Vydává Okresní vlastivědně muzeum 2nd person- jste, you are v Novém Jičíně 3rd person- jsou, they are Svazek 44 vyšel v roce 1989 2. The Demonstrative Adjectives. Řídí redakční rada s předsedou pro­ The demonstrative adjective "this" fesorem Janem Hanákem, členové is translated in Czech by ten, to, tato, PhDr. Jaroslava Brichová, PhDr. and toto, TENTO is always used with Svatomír Černím, PhDr. Emanuel masculine nouns; TATO with feminine Grepl, PhDr. Karel Chobot, PhDr. Jiří and TOTO with neuter nouns.

Jurok, PhDr. Karel Muller, profesor 3. The Personal or Subject Pronouns Ivan Mynář, akademický malíř Otakar Singular Zelenka, PhDr. Jaroslav Zezulčík 1st person- já, I Odopovědný redaktor ředitel 2nd person- ty, you Okresního vlastivědného muzea PhDr. 3rd person- on, he; ona, she; ono, it František Schwarz, CSc., vykonný 1st person- my, we redaktor PhDr. Adolf Turek 2nd person- vy, you Cena 8, -- Kčs 3rd person- oni, they (Masc.); ony, Registrováno SmKNV v Ostravě RM they (fem.); ona, they (Neuter) za dne 28. června 1967 1. Copy the expressions and Vytiskly Moravské tiskařské závody, vocabulary into a notebook and n.p. Olomouc, závod Ostrava, provoz memorize them.

22 Nový Jičín 2. Memorize the conjugation of býti 5234 "to be".

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14/VĚSTNÍK- 7. března 1990 3. Classify the nouns that are given in the vocabulary as to their gender.

4. Place the correct demonstrative adjective tento, tato, toto, before each noun in the vocabulary.

Get your friends or parents to help you with the pronunciation. Do them together. Clip· and save each lesson, and compile them into notebook form, if you desire. Set aside a regular time each week for the study of these lessons. Read the following verse together, and see if you can translate it.

Pohádka Proč maminko, se chvěje ta bříza bílá?

Poslouchá, co si ptáci povídají.

Co, matko, si ptáci povídají?

Jak pod večerem je víla postrašila.

A jak je víla postrašila?

Honila bílou holubičku v háji.

Byla by se jí v tůni utopila.

Jak by se jí v tůni utopila?

Chtěla tam zobnout hvězdu spadlou z nebe.

Zdaž, matičko, tu hvězdu vylovila?

To nevím, dítě- ale když zas k líci ta víla tiskla bílou holubici, tu zlíbala jí tak, jak teď já tebe!

J.V. Sládek -SPJST-

Learn Czech With Us 5th lesson. Soft Adjectives.

The Accusative of Adjectives.

Pronunciation of Consonants.

Náš pokoj. Já a bratr Honza máme společně jeden pokoj. Máme tam psací stůl a každý jednu židli. Já mám na stole slovník, českou gramatiku, velký

žena - moderní město. sešit, červenou tužku, kuličkové pero a The accusative singular endings of čteme přánf: Rádibychom se učili českou také psací papír. Honza tam má odbor­ studenti kur­ soft adjectives are Ma -ího, Mi, F, N, gramatik'-!,konverzaci.Také su češtiny, pořádanéhofilozofickoufakul­ nou knihu a velkou fotografii. Na -í. tou l}niverzity Karlovy ve spolupráci fotografii je jeho dívka. Nalevo je.

Observe: vidím moderního muže. s ČSUZ v Praze, jak loni, tak i v přede­ velké okno a dole ústřední topení. Ve­ Vidím moderní dům (továrnu, město). šlých letech, hovořili ve vysílánfpro kraja­ dle máme malou knihovničku. Na o svých zkušenostechs výukou češti­ Soft adjectives are often derived ny ny, kterou se sice učf s chuti a rádi, ale knihovničce stojí rádio. Naproti v rohu from nouns (večer - večerní, stůl která je pro ně jazykem velmi obtižným. máme každý jeden gauč. Tam spíme. stolní), or from verbs (píšu - psací), Nahlédlajsem do závěrečnýchprací stu­ Nahoře na stěně visí obraz. Na stropě dentů poslednlhokursu. Čtyřiadvacetiletý and other words (vzadu - zadní, je velká lampa. Na stole máme ještě lim Lattig z Texasu i další psali, že měli nahoře - horní). málo gramatiky a přáli by si i vice konver­ stolní lampu. Na podlaze je hnědý 3. The accusative singular of 'zace.Celleen Mc Coyováz Washingtonu koberec. demonstrative pronouns and the napříkladnapsala:•Výuka byla dobrá, ale myslfm si, že český jazyk je dost těžký numeral jeden. Observe and compare: VOCABULARY: máme společně, a proto musime hodně a často cvičit. To N. sg. je hovořit česky." JedenadvacetiletáTe­ adv. - we share, psací stůl - writing­ ten jeden student resa Tulloušová doplňuje: .Mám ráda desk, každý - each of us, český ten jeden stůl kurs, vaše lidi a Prahu."

Czech, adj., červený - red, tužka ta jedna kniha Zvládánigramatiky českého jazyka ne­ pencil, kuličkové pero - ball-point to ní ani pro nás, Čechy,zrovnajednoduché. jedno město pen, odborný specialized, Ale ti posluchači, kteří si naplánuji stu­ dium češtiny na vlnách RadiaPrahaa daji fotografie, f. - photograph, dívka A. sg. se s chuti do díla, budou mft ve výuce jis­ girl, ústřední topení - central heating, tě dobrévýsledky. toho jednoho studenta vedle - beside, next to, knihovnička ten jeden stůl Výuku povede profesorka Univerzity - bookcase, stojím - I stand, naproti KarlovyPhDr.Ivana Bozděchová,která již tu jednu knihu - opposite, roh - corner, gauč ve třech bězich jazykových kursů vyučo­ to jedno město (pohovka) - couch, spím - I sleep, vala studenty z USA i ostatnich zemi češ­ 4. The pronunciation of consonants: tinu. Zeptala jsem se jí, zda je možné visí - it hangs, strop - ceiling, lampa The consonants b, v, f, d, s, z, m, l, naučit se základům češtiny z rozhlasové - lamp, podlaha - floor, koberec h are pronounced on the whole as in školy... Myslim si, že to úplně možnéne­ carpet. nf. Pl'ednostftéto výuky ale je, že poslu­ English, p, t, k are pronounced 1. The adjectives of the type dobrý chači uslyši správnou výslovnost a into­ without aspiration (noh-sound added), naci. Kuray je třeba ještě doplňovat sa­ take the following endings in the ac­ n is pronounced like the English sound mostatným studiem učebnic." cusative case: Ma -ého, Mi -ý, F -ou, N in nice (but not in sing), j like English Jak by měli postupovat zájemci při vý­ -é. in yes, ch is similar to Scottish sound in uce?

Observe: Vidím starého pána.

"Sledovat pravidelně naše lekce, nej­ loch, r, is thrilled, the tongue must Otevírám českou knihu. čtu dlouhý lepší by bylo nahrát si je na magnetofon vibrate against the upper teeth, c cor­ a opakuvat, protože ne vždy se dá vše za­ text. Piju teplé mléko. responds to the English sound is tse tse, pamatovat na prvni poslech. Dále oprav­ 2. The adjectives of the type moderní du psát doporučené domácf úkoly. Přeji š to English ship, ž to English pleasure, are called soft and have only one en­ posluchačůmhodně úspěchů; aby se ne­ č. to English cheese, ř is a sound dali odradit počátečními nezdary. aby si ding -í for the nominative singular. similar to r, but pronounced with češtinu zamilovali a zfskali hezký vztah Observe: moderní muž - moderní greater force and a bit higher than r. k našfzemi a jednou ji přijeli navštfvit. Po­ The consonants 4 and l can function as tom poznajf,že je Československostejně krásnázemě jako jejf jazyk a bude se jim vowels in forming syllables (krk, plny'). u nás lfbit vice, budou-li schopni hovořit JAN HOLUB česky.· Redakce se k přání profesorky

ELGIN SPJST LODGE N0.18

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Bozděchovépřidává. · Napište nám, jak se vám daří pronikat do tajů českéhojazyka a jak bychomvám měli pomoci, aby se vám čeština ,.dostala li" do krve" co nejrychleji a nejlépe.

Prvni lekci vysíláme6. ledna 1990, dalši vždy za14 dní. Texty všech lekci odyysíla­ ~ ~ né RadiemPraha, najdete také v Česko­ slovenském světě, v rubrice Jazykový :¢10 koutek. Prvnf dvě na vás čekajf už dnes.

Vysíláme kurs češtiny Těšfme se naslyš~nou·při novém kursu V dopisech posluchačů Radia Praha českéhojazyka na vlnách RadiaPraha.

Vysílánípro Čechy a Slováky v zahraničl HANA VONDRAčKOVÁ

(Highway 95, Elgin, Texas)

Invites You To The

SECOND ANNUAL SPRING POLKA FESTIVAL

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Bob Hilsher Announces For District Clerk

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The Vrazels Fritz Hodde and The Fabulous Six and The Leo Majek Orchestra $6.00 Per Person -- No Reservations

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DANCE

SPJST Lodge No. 25, Ennis

Bob Hilsher

(On 34 East Highway)

~Saturday, March 10th,,_ 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

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Music by:

SULAK BROTHERS',,_ POLKA BAND Admission: $4 Per Person; Children 13 and Under FREE FAMILIES ARE WELCOME!

BOB HilSHER, Systems Manager for the Harris County Constables, announced his candidacy for the office of DISTRICT ClERK in the Republican Primary in March of 1990.

Bob is the creator and manager of the Constables' automated information management system and has 25 years experience in criminal justice. A native Houstonian, BOB HIISHER. joined the Constables in 1966 and accepted his current position in 1979.

He coordinates law enforcement · efforts for the Constables, prepares budgets and manages the career · development program for over 700 Constables' personnel.

Thanks to BOB HIISHER, the Harris County Constables were among

the first constables' offices in the country to be automated. The present system has served as a model throughout the state and has gained national recognition. Innovative business approaches 'to government problem solving have marked BOB's career of dedicated public service-, The District Clerk's job is a complex and critical element in building an efficient justice system in Harris County. Bob has proven management experience based on sound business principles. Above all, he has demonstrated the willingness to listen and to serve that marks the careers of dedicated public servants. .

BOB HILSHER has had experience in business, management, service organizations, law enforcement education and his· church. His Scouting credentials of over 30 years include the Eagle Scout Rank, the Silver Beaver Award and Merit Badge Counselor. He is a member of the Board of Directors of The Sam Houston Area Council. and served as Chairman of the Skyline District.

BOB HilSHER is a lifelong member of SPJST Lodge No. 88 in Houston where he was active in the Youth.

Club. He is the son of the late Alfred: Hilsher and Birdie Hilsher Pech of Hěuston.

(Paid for by the Bob Hilsher Campaign, Raycene Hilsher, Treasurer, P.O. Box 7323, Houston, Texas 77248.)

-SPJST-

Wednesday, March 7, 1990-VĚSTNÍK/15

SPJST CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY LODGE NO. 4, HALLETISVILLE Sunday,Mar.11-Lodge Meeting,2 p.m. at Mr. Gatti's in Hallettsville *** LODGE NO. 6, COTIONWOOD Friday, Mar. 9-Social Night Friday, Mar. 16-Social Night Sunday,Mar. 18-RVOS No. 46 SpringMeeting and Social Friday, Mar. 23-Social Night Friday, Mar. 30-Social Night *** LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK Sunday, Apr. 8-Hosting District I Spring Meeting; District Officers meet at 1 :00 p.m.; Registration, 1:30 p.m.; Meeting Called to Order, 2:00 p.m. *** LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX Saturday, Mar. 10-Debonaires Saturday, Mar. 17-Texas Unlimited Sunday, Mar. 18-Lodge Meeting,2 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 31-Texas Unlimited Sunday, Apr. 22-Cleanup Day Saturday, May 19-Cleanup Day Sunday, May 27-SPJST Lodge 13 Annual Pic­ nic; BBQ Chicken sold at 9:30 a.m.; Country Store/Bake Sale, IO a.m.; BBQ Cook-off and Horseshoe Contests; Drinking Pond by Youth; Auction and Social Games; plenty Hamburgers and Drinkswill be availablethroughout activities *** LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS (Regular Lodge Meeting every 2nd Sunday of each month, 3 p.m.; also Club Dance 2nd Sun­ day of each month) *** LODGE N0.·18, ELGIN Saturday, Mar. 10-Les Huff And Lonesome Dove, 9-1 Sunday, Mar. 11-SPRING POLKA FEST, 2-8 p.m.; music by Vrazels, Fritz Hodde, and Leo Majek; $6 Per Person; No Reservations Saturday, Mar. 17-King of Swing Saturday, Mar. 24-Leroy's SwingingOrchestra Saturday, Mar. 31-Jodie Mikula (P/W) (Most of our Saturday Night Dances are held from 8:30 to 12:30) *** LODGE N0.·23, MORAVIA Sunday, Mar. 25-Hosting District VI Spring Meetingat Moravia Parish Hall *** LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Monday, Mar. 12-Meeting, 7 p.m.

Monday, Mar. 19-Board Meeting Friday, Mar. 23-"42" Domino Playoffs for Lodge 24 Members,7:00 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 24-Hosting State Straight Domino Tournament; Noon Meal Available; Danceat Night w/music by The SterlingCountry Monday, Apr. 9-Regular Meeting,7 p.m.

(Games every Wednesday night, 7 p.m.; Kit­ chen/Bar Open; Lic.#1-74-0875354-3) *** LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Thursday, Mar. 8-Lodge Meeting, 8:00p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 10-Sulak Brothers' Polka Band (P/W), 8:30- 12:30 Saturday, Mar. 31-Vrazel Dance (P/W), 8:30-12:30 Saturday, Apr. 21-Ennis High School Prom (PRIVATE) Saturday, May S-Ennis Polka Festival Sunday, May 6-Ennis Polka Festival (RegularMeeting2nd Thursday of each month, 8 p.m.; Youth Club meetseveryfirst Wednesday of each, 7 p.m. For reservationsor hall rentals, call Ernest Haskovec, 875-2789or Linda Tro­ jacek at 875-6321) *** LODGE NO. 28, EAST BERNARD Sunday, Mar. 11-First Bi-Annual Meeting of 1990 for Czech National Cemetery Association of East Bernard, beginningat 2 p.m, *** LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR Sunday, Mar. 11-Lodge Meeting,4 p.m.

Sunday, Mar. 18-Hosting District II Spring Meeting; Registration, 1:00 p.m.; Meetingstarts at 2:00 p.m.; Prizes given away; FREE Meal served; Members bring salad or dessert Sunday, May 6-Lodge 29 May Fete (Lodge 29 Adult Meeting every 2nd Sunday, 4 p.m.; Youth Club Meeting, 3 p.m.) ***

LODGE NO. 35, ELK Saturday, Mar. IO-Cherokee Rose Sunday, Mar. 11-Youth Club Meeting, 2:00 p.m.; RVOS ·#50 Meeting, 2:30 p.m.; SPJST Meeting,3:00 p.m, Saturday, Mar. 17-Stepping Stone Saturday, Mar. 24-American Sunrise Saturday, Mar. 31-Bandit Saturday, Apr. 7-Dakota Saturday, Apr. 14-Cherokee Rose Sunday, Apr. 15-Youth Club Meeting, 2:00 p.m.; Lodge Meeting, 3:00 p.m.

Saturday, Apr. 21-Stepping Stone Saturday, Apr. 28-Sons of The Desert *** LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN (Lodgemeetingdates are now the secondSunday of the month, 2 p.m.) *** LODGE NO. 40, EL CAMPO-HILUE Saturday, Mar. 10-Louise Volunteer Fire Department Dance Wednesday, Mar. 21-Regular Monthly Meeting, 7:30 p.m.; Refreshmentswill be served Saturday, Apr. 7-El Campo High School Senior Dance Monday, Apr. 16-Regular Monthly Meeting after Social Games Saturday, Apr. 21-Benonidez Wedding Saturday, Apr. 28-Klekar Wedding (Games every Monday night, 7:30 p.m.; Games LicenseNo. 3000-72-8240-0) *** LODGE NO. 44, INDUSTRY Sunday, Mar. 11-Lodge Quarterly Meeting, 2:00 p.m. at Industry Brethren Church Educa­ tional Bldg.; Membersbring small dish snacks *** LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Saturday, Mar. 10-Donnie Wavra And The Hi­ Liters (C/W-P/W) Saturday, Mar. 17-Hickory Creek (C/W) Sunday, Mar. 18-BATTLE DANCE: Central Texas Sounds vs. Czech Harvesters' Orchestra, 3-9 p.m.

Monday, Mar. 19-Board Meeting, 7 p.m, Saturday, Mar. 24-LeeRoy Matocha Orchestra (C/W-P/W) Sunday, Mar. 25-The Texans', 5-9 p.m, (C/W) Saturday, Mar. 31-Jerry Haisler And The MelodyFive (C/W-P/W) (All dances are from 8 to 12 p.m. Everyonein­ vited for a great time) *** LODGE NO. 49, ROWENA Friday, Mar. 16-Game Social, 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 17-Schwertner Reunion Thursday, Apr. 19-Game Social, 5:30 p.m, (Note Date Changed) Saturday, Apr. 21-Private Wedding Recep­ tion/Dance Sunday, Apr. 22-Hosting District IV Spring Meeting; Registration, 11:00 a.m., Noon Meal Catered, 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. *** LODGE NO. 54, WEST Saturday, Mar. 10-PUBLIC DANCE, 8-12; music by Leo Mynarcik Orchestra of Dallas *** LODGE NO. 66, WACO Saturday, Mar. 10-Jed Durdin - Spur of the Moment Monday, Mar. 12-Social Night, 7 p.m.; Bring Snacks Friday, Mar. 16-Santa Fe Saturday, Mar. 17-Bandit Sunday, Mar. 18-Youth Club Meeting,2 p.m.; Adult Lodge Meeting, 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 24-Cherokee Rose Friday, Mar. 30-Cherokee Rose Saturday, Mar. 31-Firecreek *** LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY Lodge business Meetings; first Sunday of each month, S p.m.; Game Nights evezy 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) (SPJST Lodge meeting held at 2 p.m. on third Sunday of each month, unless notified other­ wise)

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LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND (Game Night every Thursday, 7 p.m, #SP-1-74615-1395·8;AL-3-00061-9887-0) *** LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVILLE Sunday, Mar. 11-Lodge Meeting and Meal, 12:00 Noon; Membersbring vegetable,salad, or dessert *** LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Saturday, Mar. 10-Member Rental Monday, Mar. 12-Cleanup Day Saturday, Mar. 17-Czech Harvesters Sunday, Mar. 18-80th Anniversary of Lodge 84; Doors Open, 11:30a.m.; Dinner, 12:30p.m.; Program Approximately,2 p.m.

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

Sunday, Mar. 25-Paper/Can Party, 4 p.m.; also light refreshments and games hosted by Lodge 84 President and Vice President Saturday, Apr. 7-Dance; musicby Fritz Hodde and The Fabulous Six Saturday, Apr. 21-Dance; music by The Sulak Brothers Sunday, Apr. 22-"Something New"; Sunday Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m.; Social Time following w/light refreshments hosted by ALL PAST PRESIDENTS *** LODGE NO. 87, TEMPLE Friday, Mar. 9-Lodge Meeting, 7:00 p.m.; Georgeand MillieSchillerwill be Hosts *** LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Wednesday,Mar. 7-Birthday Club SistersCard Party Saturday, Mar. 10-TEXAS BATTLEDANCE; Vrazelsvs. LeeRoyMatocha, 8-1 Sunday, Mar. U-District V Spring Meeting at Lodge No. 142, Houston Monday, Mar. 12-Lodge Monthly Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday,Mar. 14-Birthday Club Meeting Friday, Mar. 16-Texas Brew (C/W) Saturday, Mar. 17-BOBBY LANE: Big Band from Nebraska; DRESS CODE Monday, Mar. 19-Czech Class, 7:30-9:30p.m.

Friday, Mar. 23-The Texas Plainsmen (C/W) Saturday, Mar. 24-Knights of Dixie(BR/Mixed Music) Monday, Mar. 26-Czech Class, 7:30-9:30p.m, Saturday, Mar. 31-MANNY GREEN: Big Band Music; DRESS CODE (Kitchenopen for Saturday Night Dances; every Thursday Games -- 7:15 p.m. - Early Bird Special;7:45 p.m. Regular Games; LicenseNo. 3-00-621-2077-41001) *** LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH Saturday, Mar. 17-KC Dance; music by The Country Boys Band, 9-1 Sunday, Mar. 25-Polonia Club Dance; music

by The Country Boys Band, 4-8 ' Saturday, Apr. 14-KASH FOR KIDS spon­ sored by Lodge 92; music by Jodie Mikula, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Sunday, Apr. 29-Dance; music by Mynarcik Band of Dallas, 3 to 7 p.m.

Sunday, May 20-Dance; music by Mynarcik Band of Dallas, 3 to 7 n.m, (Dress Code for ballroom and waltz/polka dances; Game Nights first and third Tuesday of each month, 7-10; Lodge Meetingssecond Sun­ day of each' month, 2 p.m.; or otherwise specified - Ladies' Circle meets every second Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m.) *** LODGE NO. 130, DALLAS/SOKOLŽIŽKA Saturday, Mar. 10-Allan Reeves(BIR) Saturday, Mar. 17-St. Patrick's Day; musicby Harold Strand (Polka/Variety) Saturday, Mar. 24-Chuck Arlington (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. 133, SAN ANTONIO Sunday, Mar. 18-73rd Anniversary Dinner of Lodge 133 at St. Margaret Mary ActivityCenter, 1314 Fair Avenue, San Antonio; Dinner served 12:30 p.m. free to Members and Guests; bring enough covered dish food for your invited Guests *** LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON Sunday, Mar. 11-Hosting District V Spring Meeting *** LODGE NO. 148, EL MATON Monday, Apr.10-Lodge Meetirig,7 p.m. at the Emil Morris' residence *** LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH Sunday, Mar. 11-Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m.

Saturday, Apr. 21-St. Thomas Women's Organization Dance with The CzechHarvesters ***

LODGE NO. 160, SAN ANGELO Sunday, Mar. U-Quarterly Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m. at Wall Fire Hall *** LODGE NO. 161, LAPARITA Sunday, Mar. 11-Lodge Meeting, 11:45 a.m. at Gateway Restaurant, Pleasanton *** LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA Saturday, Mar. 10-Texas Brew (C/W) Saturday, Mar. 17-Texas Borderline,(C/W) Saturday, Mar. 24-Heart Of Texas (C/W) Saturday, Mar. 31-Family Tradition (C/W) *** LODGE ŇO. 177, ACADEMY Saturday, Mar. 10-The Texans Saturday, Mar. 17-Sons of the Prairie Saturday, Mar. 24-Lonesome I;)ove Saturday, Mar. 31-Sterling Country (Dancesfrom 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.) *** LODGE NO. 178, LONGVIEW-KILGORE (Lodge Monthly Meetings on first Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at VFW Post Home No. 4002on Loop 281, north of REO Palm Isle) *** LODGE NO. 179, WARRENTON Thursday, Mar. 8-Social Games, 7:00 p.m.; Lodge Meeting,7:30 p.m. Membersbring a side dish to go with fried chickenfurnished by Lodge 179 BAKESALE -· 1st weekendin April *** LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON Saturday, Mar. 10-New South Saturday, Mar. 17-Ramblin' Rhythm Saturday, Mar. 24-Treadin' Water Saturday, Mar. 31-The Sensationsfrom Tem­ ple Sunday, Apr. 29-Hosting District Ill Spring Meeting (All Saturday Night Dances: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Lodge Membership Monthly Meetings every Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m.; Trustees' meetings,same date, 6:30 p.m.) *** LODGE NO. 181, CONROE Friday, Mar. 9-Lodge Quarterly Meeting; call 756-4090 *** LODGE NO. 183, MID-CITIES Saturday, Mar. 17-Henry Rejcek (P/W & C/W) (All Dances: 8:00 to 12:00) (Games every Sunday, 1:30 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday, 7 p.m.; License Permit No. 1751690506-41002; Lodge Meetingevery·second Sunday, 5:00 p.m.; also Family Social for Membersand Friends every 2nd and last Friday of the Month, 7 to 11 p.m. Bring Cards/Dominoes) (For LodgeRentals, call Tony Sanchez264-9691, or Pat Still265-5618,or call the Lodge 465-8538, also contact Ed Kral, (817)274-3837) *** LODGE NO. 185, NEW BRAUNFELS Thursday, Mar. 15-Lodge Meeting, 8 p.m. at Bavarian Village Sunday, Mar. 25-Hosting District VII Spring Meeting at Bavarian Village; Registration, 11 a.m.; Meeting, l p.m. *** LODGE NO. 186, CALDWELL (Lodgemeetingon 2nd Thursdayof each month, 7 p.m.; SocialGames, 7:30 p.m. everyMonday, Wednesday and Saturday; Kitchen/Bar Open; LicensePermit #1-74-20733095-41002) *** LODGE N0.187, ROUND ROCK Friday, Mar. 9-Debonaires Saturday, Mar. 10-Leather and Lace Friday, Mar. 16-Lonesome Dove Saturday, Mar. 17-People's Choice Friday, Mar. 23-Leather and Lace Saturday, Mar. 24-Debonaires Friday, Mar. 30-Scott Hoyt Saturday, Mar. 31-Lonesome Dove (FridayNightDances,8-12p.m.; Saturday Night Dances, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.)

(Small Private Party room available; contact Albert Lange, 255-8157) *** LODGE NO. 188, CENTERVILLE (Lodge meeting first Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday dances, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; social games on Sundays, 2 p.m. and Wednesdays,7 p.m.) *** LODGE NO. 189, BRYAN-COLLEGESTATION Sunday, Mar. 11-Lodge Quarterly Meeting, 2 p.m. at W & W Real Estate Office, 4343 Carter Creek *** LODGE NO. 196, HOUSTON-WEST Sunday, Apr. 22-Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m. at VFW Hall, 6th and "D" Street, Katy, Texas; Members bring either/or vegetable, salad, dessert covereddish -SPJST-

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