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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SP JST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 NUMBER 43 ISSN-07458800 November 7, 1990

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Seated, L to R: Lodge 30 . President Miss Mary Mrsutik, D4'rothy Duckett, WUiiánf"J~~·»uckett(honoree); Standing L to R: District III Director Matt Vanek, Supreme Lodge Vice President Bernard Gebala, Abie and Rueben Brownshaded (daughter and son-in-law). · A $600.00 DONATION CHECK PRESENTATION on behalf of the Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas (SPJST) is being presented

by District III Director Cyrill (Sid) Pokladnik of Dallas to David Del Bosque, principal of St. John's School in Ennis; while Julia Ann Pochobradsky, Czech teacher, is sharing the occasion. (Photos submitted

by Brother Sid Pokladnik) (SeeStory On Page 5)

The SPJST Annual Donation Towards Teaching Of Czech At Alief

BROTHER MATT VANEK, District VI director congratulating Brother Duckett on his birthday.

William J. Duckett Reaches Age 96 Brother William J. Duckett celebrated his 96th birthday on Oc­ tober 28, 1990. He was born in New York and placed in the New York Foundling Home and later was adopted by the Holesansky family in Ellinger, Texas. Although, he couldn't speak the Czech language and they couldn't speak English, he made his home with them until he reached the age of 17.

In his early years, Brother Duckett worked in cotton gins, in a saddle shop and whatever type of work he could find to make a living.

Brother Duckett married Anna Hrus­ ka of Fayetteville, Texas in 1915 and to this union five children were born, namely, J.J. and L.L. Duckett, Virginia Belt, Abie Brownshaded and Willie Mae Armstrong.

In addition to his family, Brother Duckett has eleven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.

His two sons, JJ. and L.L. Duckett became lawyers and Abie Brownshadedwas a school teacher for thirty years.

His wife, Anna Hruska Duckett, passed away in 1966. He is now mar­ ried to the former Dorothy Woytek who celebrated their 23rd wedding an­ niversary on October 28th, which is also Brother Ducketťs birthday.

(The Duckett name has been as­ sociated with our SPJST Society for many years. On behalf of the Supreme Lodge and Lodge No. 30, Taiton mem­ bership, congratulations and may you enjoy many years of good health with your family and friends---Editor)

Enclosed picture shows (left to right) well-known SPJST District V Direc­ tor Louis Hanus ·presenting a $600.00 donation check to school Director Thomas Draper with Czech teacher John J. Karas of Houston looking on.

The presentation took place October 1st, 1990 at the Alief Evening School.

(More Photos On Page 5)

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Sunday, October 28th was the Dis­ trict III meeting and fun day at Lodge No. 66 in Elm Mott; and, even though we would have liked to attend the Czech Day at Lodge Pokrok Houston No. 88 (which we understand was a great success), we felt it was our fraternal responsibility to attend the meeting.

The attendance was rather disap­ pointing and this writer feels that our District · III members missed out on some very important infonnation, fraternal socializing, good food and friendliness. The meeting wasn't too lengthy because the reports were brief and to the point.

Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska had a very important and interesting report on how our in­ surance and fraternal programs entwine and augment each other and how our SPJST Society is benefitted by them. You certainly do NOT have fraternal benefits in regular life in­ surance companies.

He also brougnt greetings to all from the Supreme Lodge officers. · District III Director Sid Pokladník touched on the insurance sales within the district, complimented the sales representatives and encouraged them to continue making sales. He also men­ tioned that the tax status for fraternals has not been brought up anymore since the last legislative session met and he advised that records should be kept by local lodge members. In addition to his report, he pointed out the name of the winner, Dorothy Sims of National Catholic Society of Foresters, who was selected National Fratemalist of the Year and Alvin Sefcik -of SPJST Society was also considered as a nominee at the recent National Frater­ nal Congress held in Portland, Oregon.

Supreme Lodge Vice President Ber­ nard M. Gebala served on the NFCA Fratemalist of the Year Committee.

Director Pokladník gave an interest­ ing report on the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Homes which operate in good standing as a non-profit organization, a com­ puter was purchased for each home, plus necessary repairs were made. He announced that the district elect a rest home director to take his position after his 30 years of service, which was ap­ preciated by District III members.

George Pauling of Lodge 66 was elected unanimously rest home direc­ tor and we wish him much success in his endeavors.

Committee members, Larry Laz­ novsky, Ben Janna and Albert Banik made brief reports, respectively.

SPR Jim Wiest, who represents Dis­ trict III, reported on the infonnative seminars held recently in the district.

At noon a delicious meal with a large array of desserts was prepared by the host lodge members, which everyone enjoyed.

After the meeting reconvened, the session was mostly focused on youth affairs under the direction of SYC Be­ ssie Petr, later it was also devoted to recreational (volleyball tournament) at James Connally High School gym near Ehn Mott.

The particulars of the day will be contained in the district secretary's minutes and youth counselor's report and we will have pictures including

the ornament winners' names as soon as we receive them.

A nice feJlowship day was thorough­ ly enjoyed by those in attendance at Linden Hall and the host lodge mem­ bers deserve our compliments for host­ ing District III meeting.

We suggest that more of our District III members start taking interest in af­ fairs and pay attention to what goes on in your lodge and district; you will have another opportunity to attend the District III meeting at Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth that volunteered to host the spring meeting.

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Nov. 11 we honor the men and women who have worn the uniform of their country and who do so now.

We have set aside one day of the year, Veterans Day, so that all Americans can pause in their daily living to say "thank you" to those who have fought and died for our freedom.

Nov. 11 is that day, Veterans Day, 1990.

Veterans differ from other Americans only because at one time in their lives they wore the uniform of their country in its time of need. They live all about us---several million of them---as policemen, teachers, doc­ tors, nurses, judges, congressmen, senators and even presidents. All know the full meaning of United States freedom.

Veterans are indeed peacemakers.

They fought against those trying to destroy it---from Jamestown and Yorktown in the Revolutionary war--­ to Vietnam.

Wars are not popular, nor do those who fight them want to die or become injured. They do so because their country calls them to duty and they have the courage and the love for their country that compels them to respond.

Freedom has a price tag on it. All Americans must help pay that price in one way or another. Strong and courageous Americans pay it by wear­ ing the uniform of their country. Those of us who stay at home pay in sacrific­ ing some of the comforts and con­ veniences of life.

Those of us who are not called to service can help in other ways. We can try to understand the reasons why we must defend freedom and insist on peace. We can pledge our support for those on the battlefield, whether we agree or not on the reasons why they are there. We can make known our ob­ jections, if we express them in a peaceful manner.

We must as Americans be careful how we weigh the claims in other lands about how much better their forms of government are than our own.

Veterans who truly understand freedom, love their country. They have seen others where freedom has been stamped out and they have come home filled with pride because of what United States stands for. They are patriotic and love the United States flag which represents the strength of their nation as well as its detennina­ tion to remain free.

On this Veterans Day we honor all our men and women who fought for us. We honor all Americans, as well, who help now and have helped in the past carry part of the burden of freedom. We honor their plea for unity, for understanding, and for courage---a courage that carried them through the wars we have fought as well as the courage they had to come home and take up the jobs of building the'kindof a countrv we hwve·todav.

We are envied by all of those denied freedom. We are thankful on this Veterans Day for all of those who have helped us keep freedom safe in United States.

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Educational Seminars Held In District III

Supreme Lodge Sponsors Scholarship Fund Drive November 10-December 25, 1990 The Supreme Lodge SPJST is sponsoring a Scholarship Fund Drive starting November 10 through December 25, 1990.

The funds received will be used to help members of our Society achieve a higher education. The purpose is to create funds in addition to existing funds; provide more scholarships annually, and to make members aware of the scholarships provided by our Society to our members.

The scholarships provided by this drive will be awarded in accordance with the same procedure and criteria of the SPJST scholarship programs.

The fall sessions of the SPJST Sales Representatives' Continuing Education seminars were held recently in Cotton­ wood, Ennis and Fort Worth.

SFR Jim Wiest, with the assistance of District III Director Cyrill (Sid) Pokladník, Supreme Lodge Vice Presi­ dent Bernard M. Gebala and SFM Gene McBride, conducted the semi­ nars designed to promote advanced in­ sight into the modern types of insurance and how they meet SPJST members' needs more fully.

Continuing Education for fraternal organizations is not required by the Texas State Board of Insurance, but to better serve the membership, the SPJST requires its agents to take six hours of classroom education per year to remain in active status.

Call one of the sales representatives listed on the back page for more infor­ mation. Each one is fully qualified to meet your needs.

District III Director Cyrill (Sid) Pokladnik addresses the class.

Supreme Lodge Vice President Ber· nard M. Gebala addresses the class.

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A donation of $1.00 per member is suggested for this drive. Any donation amount would certainly be appreciated.

All donors' names will be published in the SPJST Vestnik.

Donations may be mailed to: SPJST SCHOLARSHIP FUND P.O. BOX 100 TEMPLE, TEXAS 76503

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WHAT CAN 100 PENNIES BUY? A brighter future!

YOUR 100 PENNIES CAN MULTIPLY AND SEND A MEMBER TO COLLEGE. BY DONATING $1.00 OR MORE TO THIS SCHOLARSHIP DRIVE YOU ARE HELPING A YOUNG MEMBER TO ACHIEVE A HIGHER EDUCATION. MAIL DONATIONS TO: SPJST SCHOLARSHIP FUND P.O. BOX 100, TEMPLE, TEXAS 76503 THE DRIVE DECEMBER 25th; DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE NAME~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ADDRESS~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~LODGE NO.

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Attention Deer Hunters

Deer Antler Contest

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For SPJST Members Only

TWO PRIZES GIVEN

SFM Jim Wiest conducts the semi- Sl<'M Gene McBride discusses annar, nuities,

$50 - Widest Horns (Will be measured at widest point)

(Measured outside-to-outside)

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

All Entries Should Be In By January 15, 1991 Requirements: Picture of deer with a verification from one of the following: Game Warden, Highway Patrol, Sheriff or any Public Official

Whitetail Deer Only - State of Texas Only

Deer Hunter's Contest ENTRY FORM MUST ACCOMPANY PICTURE Name:

Lodge: State:__

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Address:

City:

Zip:.

Verification: Number of Points: Ranch where Killed: Signed by:

Width of Antlers:__ Date Killed Nearest Town: Office or Title:

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SEMINAR HELD AT LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD

Send Entries To: Deer Antler Contest, SP JST Supreme Lodge, P.O. Box100,Temple, TX 76503.

Must be postmarked by January 15, 1991.

Take An Active Part In Your Local Lodge Affairs

SEMINAR HELD AT LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS

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November 7, 1990

SEMINAR CLASS AT ENNIS

SALES REPRESENTATIVES

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SEMINAR HELD AT LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH

SALES REPRESENTATIVES CONCENTRATING ON CLASS WORK IN FORT WORTH

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SALES REPRESENTATIVES ATTENDING SEMINAR AT LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH

SALES REPRESENTATIVES PARTICIPATING IN THEIR CLASS WORK ALSO AT LODGE NO. 154.

From Vice President' s Office Mark Gatewood has recently been appointed as a sales representative for· SPJST in the Belton area. Mark has been trained in helping you or your family with your insurance needs. If you live in this area, give him a call at AC 817-939-8295 and he will be happy to be of assistance to you.

Fraternally, Bernard M. Gebala GUEST LOUIS GROCHOSKE AMONG THE CLASS ATTENDEES AT. Vice President LODGE NO. 154.

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MARK GATEWOOD

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The SPJST Annual Donation Towards Teaching Of Czech At Alief Alief Community Continuous Education Evening School, where the Czech lan­ guage course is now in progress and in its 21st semester, is held at North Hast­ ings High School. The location of the school is between Bellaire Blvd. on the South and Alief Clodine on the North, on the Southwest side of the intersection of Cook Road and High Star Dr. in the communityof Alief in Southwest Hous­ ton.

Our SPJST Society, through our Supreme Lodge Officers and Directors, should be highly commended for their support of the Czech language program at Alief and other locations across Texas. The Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas, known by its Czech initials as SPJST, also graciously provides free of charge the facilities of its Lodge Praha No. 29 in Taylor for the annual meeting of.Cesat (Czech Ex-Students Association of Texas) and the annual program of the Czech Club of UT (The University of Texas). SPJST also provides the facilities at its Supreme Lodge in Temple for meetings of Cesat and other Czech ethnic organizations.

Finally, it goes without saying, this strongest Czech-American organization in Texas whole-heartedly supports many Czech-oriented programs throughout the state.

John J. Karas of Houston -SPJST-

Czech Language Taught By Instructor W. E. Souchek

The Five-Generation Family THE MIKESKA FIVE-GENERATION FAMILY consists of Mrs. George (Millie) Mikeska of Bellville,who has reached her 93rd birthday on August 22, 1990; her daughter, Mattie Frieda; grandson, Clifton Hein; great. grandson, Scott Hein and her great-great-granddaughter, Shailynd Hein.

Mrs. Mikeska along with Clifton Hein and Scott Hein are members of Lodge No. 68 in Nelsonville.(On behalf of our SPJST Society, we congratu­ late Mrs. Mikeska, who was born the same year when SPJST Society was organized, and her family.)

-SPJSTLODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON CZECH CLASS is completing its eighteenth term of studies. The group picture is of the average attendance. To-date forty-nine have enrolled. It is interesting to note that we've had guests from Czechoslovakiawho are visiting friends in Houston.

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Lodge No. 4, Hallettsville

TFCSPEAKER ST. JOHN'S SCHOOL CZECH CLASSIN ENNIS . I

INTEREST RATE FOR UNIVERSAL LIFE: 8-1/2% annualized effective through 1-31-91

Teacher of St. John's School in Ennis.

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Jo Ann Howard of the State Board of Insurance spoke and gave an ex­ cellent report at the Texas Fraternal Congress annual meeting in Houston on October 20, 1990 at Adam's Mark Hotel. (Photo courtesy SPJST District III Director Sid Pokladník) -SPJST-

INTEREST RATE FOR ANNUITIES 7.6% annualized through 1-31-91 -SPJST-

Dear Members: Our lodge met Sunday, October 14, 1990 at Mr. Gatti's with Vice Presi­ dent Gaye Galetka presiding. Pledge to the flag was led by Janell Chudej.

Resolutions of sympathy were read for our departed members, Leonard Holy, Robert Quitta, Sr. and Mary Trojcak.

Corresponding Secretary Erwin Holy read the minutes to the previous meet­ ing which were approved. Correspon­ dence followed.

Treasurer Helen Zabransky also gave her report.

FAC Gaye Galetka gave a report.

Mary Matula was recognized as having participated in the Tarok Tournament that was held recently.

Election of officers will be held at the November meeting; also October, November and December birthdays will be honored.

The meeting adjourned and refresh­ ments were served.

Door prize winners were Margaret Smotek, Janell Chudej and Hilmer Galetka.

6/VĚSTNÍK-Wednesday, November 7, 1990 Our next meeting will be Sunday, November 11 at Mr. Gatti's at 2 p.m.

The lodge will treat the members to pizza and refreshments. Our Christmas Party will be discussed and election of officers held. Members are encouraged to attend the meeting. · Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter -SPJST-

lodge furnishing bread and drinks.

Mark your calendar so you don't miss out on the fun. We will have a brief business meeting for the election of of­ ficers.

Theo and Sylvia Kocian celebrated their 4lst wedding anniversary on our last meeting date, October 1 Oth. Sylvia baked a cake which was served as refreshments for the meeting. Thank you and congratulations.

Our next. meeting will be on Novem­ ber 14 at Citizens National Bank at 7:30 p.m. Hope to see you there.

Fraternally, Kathy Ahlstrom, Reporter -SPJST-

I hope to see you there.

Fraternally, Leona Nors, Reporter -SPJST-

Lodge No. 84, Dallas

Dear Members: The October 15 meeting of Lodge 84 got underway with the call of order by President Olson and the recitation of the pledge to our flag. We remained standing for a moment of silence in memory of Brother Daryl Griser and Brother Bennie Skotale.

Minutes were read by Secretary Dear Members and Friends: Salac and she read correspondence; a Just a reminder to everyone that this thank you card from the family of month is election-time at the hall, so Brother Jerry Urban, from President everyone come out and cast your vote.

Stacie Athas and Secretary Bessie Also every last Thursday of the Reames of the Czech Culture Society month we have a stew or chili supper, for donation in Brother Jerry's so come out and enjoy our fun night memory. with us.

Dear Members: Louise Sakewitz Committees gave their reports --­ Our meeting was called to order at 2 Secretary Entertainment by Vice President p.m. by President Mary Alice Cheri Petr -SPJSTLanglotz.

Sunshine Committee sent get well Flags were presented by Jesika cards to Jackie Chmelar, Brother Tierce and Alicia Neslony; they also led us in Pledge of Allegiance and Oldrich Horak, Sisters Millie Kettrey, Dorothy Prasifka, Brother Bill Gaiser, Taylor SPJST Lodge No. 29 held Lodge Motto.

Sister Meribeth Novak and Brother their regular monthly meeting Sunday, All officers were present.

Paul Hagar. Sympathy cards to the October 14, 1990 at 4 p.m.

The minutes of our previous meeting President Melvin Steger called the were read by Sister Bonnie Pruitt and family of Brother Daryl Griser, meeting to order and . the members were approved. She also read the Brother Bennie Skotale, Sister Evelyn Trojacek and Sister Sharon Hill on recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the minutes of the Board of Trustees' loss of husband. ~ flag. We remained standing for a few meeting and they were approved ..

Youth Leader Petr reported the youth minutes of silence for our deceased Sister Darlene Engelke read a thank members, Gussie Lee and Erwin you note from the Agnes Sebek family. meets on October 6, Halloween Party Rieger.

The Entertainment Committee report will be held, too; the teens meet for We then had roll call of officers and was given by Sister Sophie Leshikar; Halloween the date also is their Hal­ the minutes were read. for the November 18 meeting, there loween Party. She stated the Beseda New members were Thomas Bailey will be no food served. She thanked all dancers will be at the Westend Center and Whitney Kolínek. those who helped her make kolaches on October 27 between 3 and 4 The 4 H Club Banquet was held at for the District III meeting. They also o'clock. I might add: the Dallas Con­ our hall, again, and the lodge received asked for cakes and pies to be served cert Orchestra will entertain also at a plaque for supporting them for 28 with the dinner at District III. She 1:30 p.m. years.

The Czech Culture meets here on thanked Brother Otis and Sister Emma A Nominating Committee was Ceska for the donation of refrigerator November 26th. The Dallas--Ennis Fraternal Council will meet here, with elected for our election of officers in for our youth club.

Brother Geo. Pauling gave the frater­ WOW as hosts on October 23rd.

November. They are Allen Matthews, nal activities' report. There were 26 Albin Machu and Frank Chovanek.

Thanks to all who donated items, Our next meeting will be Sunday, present at our October 8 social game time and made purchases. at the garage November 11, 1990 with election of night. We will be looking forward to sale. Many thanks to Sisters Martha officers. our next social game night to be held Mahdak for the use of her garage.

"Fraternalist of the Year" from our We urged all members to come out at November 12 at 7 p.m. There will be a lodge is Sister Evelyn Salac. Conour next meeting. door prize given to the lucky person.

Fraternally, He also stated about the SPJST Deer gratulations to this busy lady!

Ila Mae Jansky, Reporter November 18 -- Our "70" Party (all Contest and there will be an SPJST -SPJSTState Volleyball Tournament at members who have reached the age of Temple on November 17th; also there 70 - August 1989 through December will be a Taroky challenge for the 31, 1990) are the honorees for a dinner trophy, later. as guests of the lodge.

Bookkeeper Sister Emma Ceska gave If you were honored last year, please her quarterly report; all is in good come and have dinner a~ one.-half We met on October 10 with Presi­ price.

The turkey and dressmg dmner order. dent Mike Ahlstrom calling the meet­ with green beans, combination sala~, Youth Leader Gladys Yates reported ing to order, leading us in the Pledge cranberries, dessert, coffee and rolls is of Allegiance and a moment of silence there were 16 members and 2 visitors at their meeting. They made Christmas $6.00; children under 12, $3.00. A sofor our departed members. ornaments for the District III meeting. cial hour will be at 3:00 p.m. and dinWe send get well wishes to Wilbur They will have a float at the Bellmead ner at 4:30 p.m.

Obermiller who is recovering from November 20 -- Fraternal Council Parade on December 6 and also a float back surgery. We wish him a speedy meets here with host SPJST at the VFW. recovery.

November 25 -- Decorate Hall at Fraternalist of the Year of Lodge 66 Thank you to all who donated a cake 2:00p.m. (or cakesl) for the cake walk at the is Darlene Engelke.

December 10 -- Dallas-Ennis Frater­ New members are Tonya R. PoweJl, Czech Heritage Society Czech Fest, nal Council Party here; plan to come Jeremy L. Ganner and Terry Glenn what a success it was! Without and bring a dessert. everyone's help this would not have Adair.

December 16 -- SPJST Lodge 84 Members, please remember that elec­ been possible.

Christmas Party; if you plan to come, tions will be held on the third Sunday, Those attending the District VI fall please bring a covered dish and d:ssert social at Sweet Home had a real nice November 18 at 2 p.m. This is your December 17 -- Our lodge meetmg at lodge and your opportunity to have a afternoon. The food was great, the 7:30 p.m. weather was beautiful and the socializ­ say so in your officers. Please plan to December 27 -- Chair arrangement ing was a lot of fun. Victoria Lodge attend the November meeting. for New Year's dance and last day to Door prize was won by Brother Ira No. 32 will host the spring meeting at take reservations; the Czech Har­ Niswanger. a date to be announced. vesters will entertain for dancing Members celebrating birthdays in We have some neat looking hot pink Getting back to November 3, our flyers to be distributed announcing our October were Rosie Galler, Debbie dance will have music by the Music Polka Fest coming up on February 10, Galler, Kevin Galler and Douglas Makers 1991 at Inez Hall, be sure to pick some Galler. The birthday cake was brought November 17 -- Lone Star Czech

by Amanda Neslony. up at the next meeting. entertain here With no further business the meeting Our Christmas Party has been set for Our November meeting is November adjourned. our regular meeting night on Decem­ 12th. Please come!

Don't forget our next meeting time ber 12 at the Victoria County Electric Fraternally, Co-op at 6:30 p.m. Each family is to has been changed; it will start at 2 Rose Scott bring a meat and a side dish with the p.m.

-SPJST-

Lodge No. 15, Buckholts

Lodge No. 66, Waco Meeting

Lodge No. 29, Taylor

NeWS From Lodge No. 32, Victoria

Lodge No. 87, Temple President Ladis Navratil called our regular meeting to order Friday eve­ ning, October 12 at 7 p.m.

Ed Reisner, flag bearer, led the lodge in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

Silent tribute was paid to deceased members.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read. Cor­ respondence was read and discussed.

The following Nominating Commit­ tee was appointed, namely, Ed Reis­ ner, Lad Zatopek and George Schiller.

Auditing Committee =Lad Zatopek and George Schiller.

Vice President Jerry Valchar reported on state activities.

George and Millie Schiller were hosts for this meeting. Brother Sidney Kacir is to host the November meeting which will be Friday, November 9 at 7:30p.m.

We are happy to report Mary Ann Zatopek recovered from her accident.

Get well wishes are extended to all convalescing.

Happy Thanksgiving to all and may God' s richest blessings be yours through the holiday season and always.

May all of your days be beautiful!

Fraternally, Dorothy Chervenka -SPJST-

November AARP Driver's Course At Lodge 88, Houston Here's your opportunity to reduce your automobile insurance premium.

For only $7 per student to enroll in this course, your premium reduction is good for a three-year period.

Why not take advantage of this savings and call your Fraternal Ac- · tivities Coordinator at 681-3304 to enroll now.

This class is starting to fill up now so don't be left out.

If your AARP driving certificate is three years or older it's time to pick up your telephone now.

You do not have to be a member of AARP nor a member of SPJST--all members of our society are cordially invited to attend, but please call to en­ roll; walk-ins may not be accom­ modated if the class is filled to capacity.

Fraternally, Homer Alexander, FAC -SPJST-

Lodge No. 92, Ft. Worth Youth Club Holds Halloween Dance Dear Members and Friends: It was a scary night October 27, 1990, the night of Youth Club Hal­ loween Dance where there were several types of costumes to be judged, cake decorating, and pumpkin carving; one wouldn't believe that so many cos­ tumes were at the dance, all types from 3-month-old baby to some in 70 years of age. All the costumes were great and we thank everyone who came dressed for the occasion, also all of you were winners. Everyone enjoyed the various types of decorations people wore.

The hall was also decorated by our Manager Joyce Tesar; it was beautiful

Wednesday, November 7, 1990-VĚSTNÍK/7 and scary. I don't believe a profes­ sional could have done any better.

The following are the winners in dif­ ferent categories: Ages 6-12 -- 1st place-Paxton Davies, 2nd-Melissa Hubenak, 3rd­ Jolie Paprskar Ages 13-17 -- 1st place-Holly Hubenak Adults -- 1st place-Bunny Tesar, 2nd-Florence Greer, 3rd-Martha Janca, 4th-Clara Cohn, 5th-Martha Durham Pumpkin Carving -- 1st place-Toby Gowins, 2nd-Paxton Davies, 3rd­ Melissa Hubenak, 4th-Jolie Paprskar Ages 13-17 -- 1st place-Holly Hubenak For costumes in ages O to 5 -- 1st place Jennifer Rivera (witch), 2nd­ Christi Halford (clown), 3rd-Taylor Franks (dragon) In ages 6-12 -- 1st place-Joseph Resar (lion), 2nd-Alice Fisher (Genie), 3rd-Tammy and Jolie Paprskar (Dr. Pepper cans) In ages 13-17 -- 1st place-Holly Hubenak (Raggedy Ann) Adult Couples -- 1st place-Louis and Jammie Toberny (bath room), 2nd-Lee and Sharon Boenisch (clowns) 3rd­ Dan Valenta and Rosalie Kulhanek (Cowboys) Adults (individua]) -- 1st place­ Florence Greer (green hair), 2nd-Dar­ rell Vria (ball and chain), 3rd-Martha Boenisch (red devil) To me, all of you were dressed the best for this occasion. Thanks to our judges, namely, Merel Kovar, Dan Hosley and Bessie Ellsworth. Many people came from out-of-town and we were glad to have them; from Dallas and Margargel, northwest of Fort Worth.

I would like to express my thanks to Brother and Sister Kulhanek for bring­ ing their son who is handicapped in a wheelchair; he was dressed like a Viet­ nam vet.

Charlie Kulhanek is very smart and has designed many T-shirts which he sells. Charlie, please come again for we are glad to have you.

Everyone had a good time watching the many costumes and dancing.

I hope to have pictures soon from the photo lab so I can send them to the Vestnik.

There will be a New Year's Eve Dance at our lodge and it will be ballroom music. Just as Barbara Wal­ ters says: "We stay in touch so you stay in touch."

Carl W. Zich, Reporter --SPJST-

Report On San Antonio Lodge No.133

that they were in good spirits and that Brother Jaroslav was sitting in a wheelchair for brief periods of time.

Sister Viola Kurtz reported that Sister Marie Blanar was doing well in the nursing home after she had her knee amputated. It was decided, by the membership, that birthday cards would be sent to our ill members, who were unable to attend the meetings.

A committee of Brothers Joe Stryk, Joe Spacek and Emil Matula approved the acceptance of three new members to our lodge. They are Kevin Alan Theis, the great grandson of Sister Agnes Popp, Grant Newton Gallaway and Lauren A. Hudler, grandchildren of Jeanette Hudler and Mark Andrew Bartay. We are happy to have these new members.

Brother Anthony Trilicek presents life insurance policy for Kevin Alan Theis to Kevin's great-grandmother, Sister Agnes Popp.

The Kitchen Committee for the November meeting will be Brother Joe Spacek and Sister Viola Spacek. It seems we always see them busy in the kitchen. The birthday cake will be provided by Sister Viola Kurtz.

As to the discussion of new business, President Trilicek asked the members for nominations for the Fraternalist of the Year. Brother Joe Spacek nominated Brother Emil Matula.

Brother Dón Netek seconded the nomination. The members agreed, u­ nanimously.

Vice President Bill Pavliska reminded the members to complete their fonns which recorded volunteer work and donations during the year of 1990. More forms are available.

After a motion by Brother Dominic Netek, the membership voted not to have a Thanksgiving meal at the November meeting but to have the traditional turkey dinner in December.

Sandwiches will be served after the regular November meeting. Members are asked to bring chips or desserts.

Brother Emil Matula gave the mem­ bers information on THE VIAL OF LIFE. All medical information about an individual is recorded on a sheet.

This sheet is then put into a plastic vial. This vial is placed in the refrigerator at home and another is placed in the glove compartment of one's car. Then the refrigerator and glove compartment are marked on the outside with a sticker provided. In the event of an emergency, EMS tech­ nicians can locate the information and can use it to save an individual's life.

Anyone wanting information on the Vial of Life can write to:

On October 21, 1990 the members of Lodge 133, San Antonio met at the St. Margaret Mary Activity Center for dinner which was served at 12:30 p.m.

After a delicious barbecue dinner, the president convened the meeting at 1 :30 p.m, After the Pledge of Al­ legiance and a moment of silence for all deceased members, President An­ thony Trilicek welcomed the 26 mem­ bers and 2 guests who were present.

The secretary read the minutes which were approved as read. Then the treasurer's report was given. The English and Czech reporters did not VIAL OF LIFE have any comments.

P.O. Box 100604 Sister Viola Kurtz announced that San Antonio, Texas 78201 Brother and Sister George Schulz were celebrating their 44th wedding an­ or call 733-6583. The vials, informa­ niversary in October. Brother Emil tion sheets and stickers are provided Matula reported that he and Evelyn free of charge.

Matula had visited the Kleprliks in the Brother Trilicek appointed Sister nursing home, recently. He reported Viola Kurtz and Brother Dominic

Netek to the Nominating Committee.

Vice President Pavliska appointed Sister Mary Popp.

Happy Birthday to Sister Viola Spacek and Doris Moczygen1ba who celebrated their birthdays in Oc­ tober.

Members celebrating October birthdays, who were in attendance at the meeting, were Sister Viola Spacek and Sister Doris Moczygemba. Other members who were mentioned in­ cluded Marcella Kleprlík, Frankie Campbell and Meredith Popp and Brothers Adolph Mazac and Chris Rohan.

Attendance prizes were won by Sister Agnes Popp, 1st; Sister Julia Sefcik, 2nd and Sister Annie Stryk, 3rd. 'Split the Poť was shared by Sister Viola Spacek and Sister Lucille Dlu gosh.

With no further business, the meet­ ing .was adjourned after a motion by Brother Emil Matula and a second by Sister Gertrude Pavliska. Refreshments were served. The members then en­ joyed a games party.

Respectfully submitted, Jarolyn Popp -SPJST-

Lodge No.133, San Antonio Members of SPJST Lodge 133 voted at the October meeting not to have a Thanksgiving dinner at the November 18th meeting. Sandwiches will be served after the 2 p.m. meeting. Mem­ bers are asked to bring chips or a des­ sert.

Please join us! That's November 18th at 2 p.m. at the St. Margaret Mary Activity Center, 1314 Fair Avenue, San Antonio, Texas. The main topic will be election of officers.

Jarolyn Popp --SPJST-

Lodge No. 142, Houston On Sunday, October 14, 1990 at 2 p.m., our President Dennis Hermis called our regular monthly meeting to order.

We had 39 members and 3 guests present who recited the Pledge of Al­ legiance to our flag.

The secretary held roll call of of­ ficers; all were present, except Vice President Keith Kieschnick and Youth Leader Lora Mabry.

The president excused the absence of Vice President Keith Kieschnick and appointed Nelson Jochen to fill the vice president's position for this meet­ ing.

Then Secretary Alice Jochen read the minutes from our previous meeting which stood approved after a correc­ tion.

Correspondence was also read by Secretary Alice Jochen.

(1) Under correspondence -- a letter regarding the "Friendship Force" from Edna Mae Rutan, this was regarding a

weeks'home stay hosting a group from . Poland (this letter was directed to Lodge 88 and Lodge 142).

(2) A letter from SL Secretary­ Treasurer Leonard Mikeska in refer­ ence to State Board of Insurance Examination Report.

Financial Secretary and treasurer reports were given by Rosie Tumis.

New members were Veronica Wes­ neski, Kelsey A. Wilganowski, James T. Sturrock and Ashley Ann Sobota.

Sales Representatives Rosie Tumis signed up three; and Dennis Hermis, one.

The Board of Trustees' and Bars' reports were read by Henry Hermis.

Youth Club report was read by Jason Hermis. The youth will have a garage sale at Lodge 142 on Saturday, November 3; all donations will be ap­ preciated.

Sick Committee Report---Martin Kieschnick had cut fingers with a skill saw and also Henry Hermis, Jr. had cut finger with a saw.

President Dennis Hennis read a letter of resignation from Youth Leader Lora Mabry.

Since this is an officer of. our lodge, we will need to fill this vacancy in our next meeting on November 11; 1990.

We will have nominations and vote for a youth leader for the reminder of this year. In the meantime, Assistant Youth Leader Elizabeth Hennis is fillíng in.

Birthdays for October were Jo Ann Buri (October 4), and Lillian Schmidt (October 6).

Anniversaries were for Howard and Ruth Kieschnick (October 6, 43 years); Henry and Rita Hermis (October 24, 41 years).

Capsule drawing for $100 went un­ claimed; sorry Nellwyn Kay Petter was absent and Carol Campbell was also absent. Next month we draw again for $100. Please be present because you could be a lucky one.

Consolation prizes for $5 went to Nelson Jochen and Michael Schleider.

Oldest member prize of $5 went to Fred Kopecky.

Four door prizes went to the follow­ ing: Fred H. Buri, Pat Schleider, Mary Ann Kieschnick and Gus Florian.

Two prizes donated by Henry and Rita Hermis were won by W.J. Schmidt and Robert Kieschnick.

The meeting adjourned at 3 p.m. A delicious lunch and refreshments were enjoyed by all present.

Our next meeting wiIJ be at 2 p.m.

Sunday, November 11, 1990.

Respectfully submitted, Alice Jochen, Secretary --SPJST-

News And Reknews Of Arlington Lodge . No. 183 Dear Brothers and Sisters: I hope that everyone will excuse me for the length of time since our last communication, but your· FAC has been pretty much on the go for the last few weeks. I would like to give you a detailed narration, but suffice it to say that Madrid, Spain is beautiful at this time of the year.

Once again, your lodge has under­ gone a slow period newswise, and I will skim the particulars and give you the main points of what has happened, lately. As I have mentioned in some of my previous letters, the end of the year will bring about many activities and it will give those of us who correspond with the Vestnik, many interesting and exciting events to report.

On Sunday afternoon, October 14th, Lodge 183 held its regular monthly

S/VĚSTNÍK-Wednesday, November 7, 1990 meeting. Due to visiting an uncle in the hospital, we missed the proceed­ ings. The officers and committees gave their reports and business was con­ ducted as usual. One of the most im­ portant aspects of this meeting was the announcement that the committee to select a Fraternalist of the Year, selected Ed Kral as the Fraternalist for your lodge in Arlington.

The Black Tie Ballroom Dancers is an organization that is currently hold­ ing a dance at our lodge once a month.

They engage a band that plays music­ from the big band era and everyone dresses accordingly. They held their first. dance at our lodge in October and most everyone who attended, stated that it was a successful evening of dancing and socializing. They are scheduled to return to our lodge on a regular basis and their next dance will be held on December 15th. We are hoping that they will find our lodge ac­ commodating and we hope that they will put some mileage on our dance floor.

On the evening of Friday, October 26th, we had another fine Family So­ cial. The attendance at these functions is really.beginníng to pick-up. We had approximately thirty people to start the evening and several more came in during the festivities. Our two kitchen workers, Charlotte and Leota, pur­ chased and cóoked barbecue and sausage. With all the other goodies brought by the participants, we had a meal fit for a king. As was our usual practice, we socialized and then broke into groups and played several games.

We all had a great time and stayed until time to lock the doors at 11 p.m. . Our next lodge meeting will be held on Sunday afternoon, November 11th (second Sunday) at 5:00 p.m. Be sure to attend and let your wishes be known as far as lodge business is concerned.

The next two meetings of the lodge will be very important meetings be­ cause we will be discussing policy for the upcoming holiday season and the activities that are scheduled.

Be absolutely sure that you have marked your calendar for the night of Saturday, November 17th. That is the night of the Harvest Dance. The Har­ vest Dance is truly one of the fun events and lots of excitement for everyone. It will be an old-time har­ vest dance with the Czech Mates play­ ing polkas and waltzes and C&W. Don't miss this one; because you will have to wait until next year. You'll be sorry if you miss out on all the merri­ ment.

Buddy Hrabal and Memory Lane will be at the lodge on the night of Satur­ day, December 1st to play for the dance. Remember that Buddy always has a good crowd in attendance and his music is always lively. This will give you a chance to hone your dancing skills in preparation for the New Year's Eve Dance. Buddy Hrabal will be playing for us on that evening and everyone should be thinking about buying tickets for this affair. Inez Greenlees, Ed Kral and several other officers of Lodge 183, are selling the tickets to this gala affair. Be sure to contact one of the officers and pur­ chase your ticket early and get your reservation in so that you get your choice seating.

District III held their fall meeting at Lodge 66, Waco, in Elm Mott. This - meeting took place on Sunday, Oc­ tober 28, 1990. At the spring meeting, your FAC was put in the position as the Secretary of District III. I would like to extend an apology to the mem­ bers attending the meeting for my ab­ sence. Due to other commitments, this was the only time that I had available

in order to make possible my trip to I Spain. I would like to thank the person who stepped in for me and recorded the minutes of this important gather­ ing. I will report on the details of this meeting at a later date. Again, my sin­ cere apology.

It was a Saturday-morning and in the local beauty shop the discussion was getting brisk. The conversation turned to how both men and women were beginning to establish a courtship and marrying so soon after the death of a spouse instead of waiting, as once was the custom.

One lády spoke up and said, "I know exactly what my husband will do after I die. He will marry the first woman who brings him a pan of cornbread."

All was quiet for a moment; then one of the beauticians turned to the lady and asked: "Does he like butter on it?"

Until later, Pat Sill, FAC -SPJST-

Lodge No. 160, San Angelo The annual meeting of Lodge No. 160, San Angelo, will be held on Sun­ day, December 2, 1990 at Wall Brethren Church Fellowship Building.

A noon meal will be served at 12:00, following by the business meeting.

All members are encouraged to at­ tend.

Fratemally, Sharon Joy Waggoner Secretary -SPJST-

Lodge No. 161, La Parita Just a reminder to all members about our next quarterly lodge meeting which will be held Sunday, December 2, 1990 at 11:45 a.m. at Stage Stop Restaurant on Highway 97 West in Pleasanton, Texas.

Bring a gag gift!

Fraternally, Bettie House Reporter -SPJST-

Lodge No. 177, Academy Lodge No. 177 October meeting was called to order at 7:27 p.m. by Presi­ dent Bill Hutka, and the pledge was recited by the members.

All officers were present.

There were twenty-eight present at the meeting.

Jean Driska was reported to be doing better.

Minutes from our last meeting were approved.

A thank you ·was received for the Glen Lisenbe memorial from the. Glen Lisenbe family.

Louis Driska thanked the members, on behalf of Jean Driska, for the flowers sent to her while she was in the hospital.

Chairpersons' reports were then given.

A Nominating Committee was named: those being Bobby Fritz, Helen Bland and Martha Garcia.

Youth Leader Laurie Messer resigned and Barbara Wright was ap­ pointed to fill the rest of the year. · Renelle Wright recited her first place winning poem from memory.

Thirty members enjoyed a delicious catfish supper Friday, October 19 at Glaser Catfish Farm; what a good so­ cial it was and we discussed our Hal-

loween Party. More on the party after our next meeting.

All voting members be sure and at­ tend the November 14 meeting; this is our election night and come out and vote for whomever you want.

Fraternally, Jackie Beck -SPJST-

Lodge No. 196, Houston West Meeting The third quarterly meeting of Lodge Jednota No. 196, Houston West was held on September 23 at 3 p.m. at the VFW Hall in Katy, Texas. Due to the absence of our President Zdenek Ned­ balek, who was enroute to Czechos­ lovakia, Vice President Melba Gaydoski presided at the meeting.

The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Secretary Brenda Pike gave the report of our previous meeting and Treasurer Evelyn Mikeska gave her report. Mrs. Mikeska also presented a list of new members, who were ap­ proved and accepted.

Discussion about the District V meeting to be held in Danbury fol­ lowed, with a motion to make a bid for the District V spring meeting in 1991.

A motion was made and approved to have our next quarterly meeting in the form of a Christmas Party on Decem­ ber 2 at 2 p.m. at the VFW Hall in Katy. It will be a short business meet­ ing, followed by a social. Everyone is asked to bring a vegetable, meat, drinks or a pastry or salad. There will be gifts for the children and door prizes.

We were honored and happy to have David and Ginger Petter and children from Lodge 88 as our guests.

Respectively, Alice Musil, Reporter -SPJST-

Kulhanek Reunion Held The eighteenth Kulhanek reunion was held Sunday, September 23, 1990 at Saints Peter and Paul dining hall in Frelsburg. Holy Mass for deceased family members was celebrated at 9 a.m. by Monsignor Bockholt.

Mary Kulhanek greeted everyone as they registered.

A short business meeting was called to order at 11:30 a.m. by Mrs. Wanda Faldyn. Deacon Jerry Kulhanek led the opening prayer. Mrs. Judith Michulka read the minutes and Mrs. Gracy Kul­ hanek gave the treasurer' s report.

The history book usefulness was dis­ cussed. It was also brought out that these books are a LIMITED edition. If we do not buy one for our children, when their children are born no book will be available. This book traces our "roots" to about 1710. Anyone wish­ ing to purchase a book may contact Judith Michulka of East Bernard or Leonard Kulhanek of Houston.

Election of officers was held and those serving will be President--Mrs. Judith Michulka, Secretary--Miss Mary Kulhanek, Treasurer--Mrs. Gracy Kulhanek. The vice presidents are .Richard Kovar (Anton), Stanley Michulka (Joe), Edwin Kulhanek (Frank), Rosemary Peters (Albert), Pete Janish (Marie) and Jerome Dvorak (Marie). · Relatives attending were recognized by family groups. Also, recognized were the oldest male and female rela­ tives attending, namely: Mr. Joe Canik of Frelsburg, age 88 years and Mrs.

Albina Kulhanek of Wallis, age 98 years. The youngest. male and female relatives present included 14-week-old Ross Elliott Kovar, son of Mr. and Mrs. Randy Kovar and 9-month-old Sarah Nicole Kulhanek, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Kulhanek, Jr. The couple married the longest was Mr. and Mrs. Joe Canik; they were married 64 years, while Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Michulka married 2 years, 6 days were recognized as the most­ recently married present. Kin from Baltimore, Maryland received a gift for longest traveled; they were Anton, Holly and Cliff Kulhanek.

The nineteenth Kulhanek reunion will be held on Sunday, September 29, 1991 at Saints Peter and Paul dining hall in Frelsburg, Texas. The meeting closed with a prayer.

After a delightful meal of many dif­ ferent and delicious dishes door prizes were awarded. The winners were Ron Luedke, Barbara Kulhanek, Rick Hor­ nak, Mary Luedke, Jennifer Seidel, Jerry P. Kulhanek, Sr., Angela Kul­ hanek, Chris Kulhanek, Vlasta Korenek, E.J. Luedke, Millie Ladewig, Matthew Kovar, Anton R. Kulhanek, Mary (August) Canik, Damon Faldyn, Andrew Kovar, Brian Goerig, Craig Goerig, Angeline Janik, Cliff W. Kul­ hanek, Michelle Wostarek, Julia Wos­ tarek, Amanda Goerig, Holly R. Kulhanek, Christine Wostarek, Chris­ tine Pavlicek, Bertha Wostarek, Mat­ thew Kulhanek, Patrick Kulhanek, Georgie Reising, Christie Karasek, Johnny Canik and Claudia Brejcha.

Mr. Leonard Kulhanek brought a pic­ ture which showed the old homestead of Celestina and Antonin. Everyone enjoyed tracing their steps and listen­ ing to the stories Leonard told.

Those attending came from Blll­ timore, Maryland; Fayetteville, Walns, Houston, East Bernard, Columbus, Galena Park, Pasadena, Sealy, Waller, Frelsburg, Orchard, New Ulm, Austin, La Grange, Friendswood, El Campo, Richmond and Giddings, Texas.

Judith Michulka -SPJST-

SPJST MORTGAGE INTEREST RATES Home or Farm Mortgages: 91/4% for 1 to 7 years 9 1/2% for 8 to 10 years 9 3/4% for 11 to 15 years 10% for 16 to 20 years Mortgages on Qualified Owner-Operated Business Real Estate 10 3/4% for 10 years 11 % for 11 to 15 years

Bulletin Board VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT NOVEMBER 17, 1990 CITY RECREATION CENTER TEMPLE 9:30 A.M. UNTIL??

*** LOCAL LODGE OFFICERS' WORKSHOP FEBRUARY 23, 1991 LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND 10:00 A.M. •• 3:00 P.M. -SPJST-

Wednesday, November 7, 1990-VĚSTNÍK/9

Scenes From Czech Day At State Fair In Dallas

From The District Youth Counselors

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ROÝALTY PARTICIPANTS

marching in parade

OLDEST GENTLEMAN CHARLIE BART A receiving trophy from Stacy Athas (left) on behalf of the American-Czech Culture Society, while Anne Zvolanek and Mildred Chervenka share the event. (Photos courtesy Dis­ trict m Director Sid Pokladník)

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OLDEST LADY HELEN VRLA receives trophy also from Stacy Athas (left) while Anne Zvolanek and Mildred Chervenka participate in the ac­ tivity.

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II MEMBERS

QUEEN

sharing the happy evening with their Royal

District II Royalty Participated In Rosebud Roundup Parade

My thanks also to Duke David Kos­ lovsky and Duchess Jennifer Ashcraft for carrying the banner.

My additional thanks to District II Director Willie E. Kohutek, our driver; Melanie's parents, Milton and Martha; Jason's grandpa, Dan Hejl and Our District II King Jason Reese and Jennifer's dad, Danny Ashcraft.

Queen Melanie Zavodny represented SPJST at the annual Rosebud Roundup We thank you, Rosebud, for the during the parade, recently in warm welcome throughout the day.

Fraternally, Rosebud.

Patsy Koslovsky I want to thank Jason and Melanie District II DYC for their continous smiles and waves -SPJSTand representing District II so well.

MARTHA AND CHARLIE KOCIAN were announced, the oldest couple at­ tending Czech Day at State Fair. Stacy Athas (left) is making the presenta­ tion while Alden Smith (in background), Anne Zvolanek and Mildred Chervenka observe the happy partaking.

SINGING WITH DALLAS SINGERS included, L to R: Bill Wright, Milos­ lav Chrobak (Charge d Afaires of the Embassy of the Czech and Slovak Republic in Washington, D.C.), Angelo Athas and Calvin Chervenka.

More Scenes of District II Fall Meeting And Carvnival

Christmas Ornament Winners (9-11). Back Row, L to R: David Koslovsky (Lodge 47, 3rd place); Jennifer Reese (Lodge 47, 1st); Justin Klaus (Lodge 187, 2nd). Front Row, L to R: Tacy Betak (Lodge 187, 1st); Kimberly Klaus (Lodge 187, 2nd).

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(This should be recited by memory at the beginning of each club meeting and at any other time that the leader considers it suitable.

Formation: all form a circle)

SPJST Youth Club Pledge In support of the motto of the Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas, I extend (Extend right hand into the circle) helping hand in Benevolence, friendly hand to Humanity, a fraternal hand to all · in my Brotherhood.

By clasping the hand (Crisscross hands to clasp the hand on each side) of my brother, I pledge Benevolence, Humanity, & Brotherhood.

Letters From The Youth District VI Fall Social

The committee chairmen have been elected also for 1990-91 and they are as follows: Additional Christmas Ornament Winners, L to R: lst-·Jason Reese (15-17, Sociaf--Kelly Reynolds Lodge 47); lst-·Stephanie Leschber (12-14, Lodge 187); 3rd··Melaine Kos­ Publicity--Stacy Branham lovsky (12-14, Lodge 47); 2nd-·Andy Wuensche (12-14, Lodge 29).

Refreshments--DerekKoehler Sunshine--JonathanHaag On October 28, 1990 the District VI Membership--ChrisHaag fall meeting and social was held in New Ideas--Andrea Mills Sweet Home. The El Campo-Hillje Miscellaneous--DevinKoehler Lodge No. 40 Youth Club had eight Historian--Robert Popp members in attendance.

Fraternally, We had a ticket drawing booth and Devin Koehler (13) gave away several very nice prizes. A (11-1-90) special thanks to all who supported us.

-SPJSTOur youth club also donated to and helped to operate the Wheel-of-For­ tune for the members throughout the afternoon.

We also performed for the member­ ship. We sang a variety of songs i?­ eluding "Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie," "Friends In Low Places," and "In The SPJST Hill Country Lodge No. Heaven There Is No Beer." Thanks to 185 Youth Club met on October 18, alJ of our members who participated in 1990 at Bavarian Village in New our presentation. We enjoyed your Braunfels with · fourteen members help. After all, working together is present. what SPJST is all about.

Some members were dressed in HalDistrict VI King Darren Dybala gave loween costumes for the meeting and Lucky No. 10! his winning speech and I also gave my social time. winning speech from District VI YAD. We decided to go Christmas caroling In the 9-11 Christmas Ornament to the rest homes in December. We Contest, we had one entry. Jared will begin practicing next month.

Dybala won second place. In the 12-14 Our next meeting will be on Novem­ category, there were four entries from ber 15 1990. our club. Martha Bartos received first, 'Fraternally, Jody Krpec won second and Sharon Derek Koehler (9) Borak won third. Brian Kutach also (11-1-90) entered. In 15-17 competition we had -SPJSTtwo entries. 1 won first and Danny Di Borak was second. Congratulations to all of our winners and participants.

Again, I would like to thank all of OU U those who made this exciting day posM sible. The hosting lodges Sweet Home and Hallettsville did a great job and The Dime Box Youth Club held their should be ~ommended. Thanks to all monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on October of our special guests from the Supreme After the meeting games were Lodge and the District VI officers. I 19th · d b p1 aye y everyone. hope to see you all next year.

At 7:45 p.m., we all walked to a ~ate~all~,(16) spook house which was enjoyed by Youth and Adults enjoy Frisbee Golf at fall meeting ~m. aca . everyone. Special thanks to Miss Mary District VI Queen Ku b ena "or letting us use her vacant ( 10-30-90) J.' -SPJSThouse for our spook house.

After the spook house, everyone walked back to the hall for refresh­ ments. Then we had a sleep over at the hall. We enjoyed roller skating, skate­ boarding, watching movies, football and other games. Everyone was served a delicious breakfast the next morning.

We want to thank everyone who made this spook house and sleep over pos­ The 1990-91officers of Hill Country sible, especially our youth club Lodge No. 185 Youth Club have been leaders, Mrs. Doris Ford, and all the spook house workers. elected. They are: Fraternally, President--Chris Haag Aaron Hervey ( 11) Vice President--April Haag (10-29-90) Secretary--Devin Koehler -SPJSTAssistant Secretary=Robert Popp Treasurer-Andrea Mills Reporter-Kelly Reynolds State Volleyball Flag Bearers-dermiah Mills, Derek Tournament Koehler and Jonathan Haag More youth and adults enjoy Frisbee Golf at fall meeting November 17, 1990 Sergeant-at-Arms.-Stacy Branham

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Lodge 185 New Braunfels Youth Elect Officers And Committees

Wednesday, November 7, 1990-VĚSTNÍK/11

SUPREME LODGE SPJST TEMPLE,TEXAS

DEATH CLAIMS PAID IN SEPTEMBER 1990 10/01/90

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Emil Hrncirik Gerald L. Love Jerry H. Urban Adolph Zajdl (Zaidle) Vlasta Vincik Arnold T. Poth, Sr. Melvin Q. Sharp John J. Hubenak Adolph H. Popp Milton Rudolph White Terry Lee Kalenda Lovie M. Springs John L. Vrba Emil F. Scharfe Willie Mae Dornak Louis R. Bolf Edwin R. Vesely Leonard J. Holy Albina Spanihel Julius L. Pospisil Rose Ann Bouska Gloria W. Kennedy Joe A. Barborak, Jr. Marcell Maresh Albert Lupik Lexie Ann Boehm Eugene Hrabal Joe L. Scasta Betty Ann Arnold Edward F. Bartosh

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

Fraternally, ,

Leonard D. Mikeska Secretary-Treasurer·

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Expression of Sympathy The members and officers of SPJST Lodge No. 9, Snook wish to express deepest sympathy to the family of our departed brother . ED H. MIKESKA. Brother Mikeska, age 90, a lifelong resident of Snook, died Thursday eve­ ning, September 20, 1990 in a Bryan nursing home.

He was born August 18, 1900 in Snook, to John and Frances (Sebesta) Mikeska. He was a member of the Snook Brethren Church. He attended Moravia schools in Snook and sang in the church choir, taught Sunday school and served on the Moravian Board of Elders.

Mr. Mikeska graduated from Sweeny Mechanical School in Kansas City, Kansas and owned and operated Mikeska's Garage in Snook for over 40 years.

On April 10, 1928 he was married to Ella Skrabanek by Rev. Horak in Caldwell. He served on the Snook School Board of Trustees and was treasurer for SPJST Lodge No. 9.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ella Mikeska on June 8, 1977; a brother, William Mikeska; a sister, Lydia Marek and a granddaughter, Cheryl Lynn Elsik.

He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Georgia Ann and Jimmy Cummings of Bryan, Mary Lynn and Bill Elsik of Houston; sisters, Milady Esterak of Bryan and Ella Orsak of Snook; four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m.

September 22 at Snook Brethren Church with Rev. Joseph Polasek of­ ficiating. Interment followed in the Snook Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Billy Elsik, Curtis Elsik, Rob Schleider, Bennie Marek, John Mikeska and Billy Orsak.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Carlson Jakubik, Sec. Lodge No. 9 Resolution Committee Chairman -SPJST-

~Texas at Austin in 1949 and was a Expression of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee on member of the UT Alumni Associa­ behalf of our entire membership of tion.

Brother Wernet was a member of SPJST Lodge Jaromir No. 54 in West, Texas, wish to express our most sin­ various pharmaceutical associations, cere and deepest sympathy to the St. Mary's Catholic Church in West, bereaved family of our departed lodge Knights of Columbus Council No. 2305, of which he was a past grand brother knight, a 50-year member of SPJST LOUIS J. WERNET, SR., age 70, who passed away Sunday, Oc­ Lodge No. 54, West (he was among one of the recipients honored this year tober 28, 1990 in a Temple hospital.

Rosary was recited by Rev. Ed at ourlodge ).

He was also a member of the West Karasek at 8 p.m. Monday in St. Volunteer Fire Department and served Mary's Catholic Church, West.

Mass of Christian Burial was as fire chief.

Survivors include his wife, Lucille celebrated at l p.m, Tuesday in St. Wernet of West; a son, Thomas Wer­ Mary's Catholic Church, with Rev. Isidore Rozycki as celebrant. Inter­ net of Fort Worth; a daughter, Donna ment was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Halm of Arlington, Texas; two sisters, West under the direction of Kotch Mrs. Marvin (Josephine) Mikeska of Longview and Catherine Morris of Los Funeral Home.

Brother Wernet was born August 2, Angeles, California; six grandchildren; 1920 in Waco and had lived in West and one great-grandchild.

Pallbearers were Dr. B.D. Pierce, since 1949. He was owner of Wemeťs West Drug, where he was a pharmacist Mike Sulak, Mike Gerik, David Mikes­ for 30 years, retiring in 1981. Since his ka, Robert Stanislav and Joe Edd retirement, he worked at the Family Grimm.

Practice Clinic in Waco.

Honorary pallbearers included mem­ Brother Wernet married Lucille bers of the West Volunteer Fire Stanislav on February 2, 1942 in West. Department and members of Knights He graduated from the University of of Columbus Council No. 2305.

U/VĚSTNÍK-Wednesday, November 7, 1990 The family has designated the West Volunteer Ambulance Association or St. Mary's Catholic Church building fund for memorials.

May he rest in peace.

Resolution Committee Maxine Sefcik Jan Vaculík -SPJST-

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

Resolution Committee Rose Steinman Mary Pavey -SPJST-

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Expression of Sympathy

We, the Resolution Committee on behalf of our entire membership of We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge Jaromir No. 54, West wish to Lodge Karel Jonas No. 28, East Ber­ express our sympathy to the family of ALBINA CERVENKA nard, Texas on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sin­ age 89, who passedaway late Saturday cere sympathy to the bereaved family morning, October 27, 1990 at Scott and White Hospital in Temple. of our lodge brother A rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m.

JOHN KAZMIR, Monday at Aderhold Funeral Home age 87 years who died October 6, 1990 Chapel with Msgr. George Doskocil. in Freeport, Texas.

Mass of Christian Burial was Brother Kazmir was born April 29, 1903. He was retired from Sulphur celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the As­ Company in Freeport.

Funeral services were held in St. sumption, with Rev. Ed Karasek as Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church celebrant. Burial was in St. Mary's in Freeport with Father Jassie officiat­ Cemetery, West.

Miss Cervenka was born June 7, ing. Burial followed in Hungerford 1901 in Hill County, Texas to John Catholic Cemetery in Hungerford.

Survivors include his wife, Stazie and Agnes Cervenka. She was a .

Kazmir; two daughters, Helen Swain beautician for most of her life, before and Margie Colman and also two retiring in 1981.

She was a member of SPJST Lodge brothers.

No. 54 in West. She was also a mem­ Pallbearers were Brian Colman, Jr., Leonard Kazmir, Jr., David Balusek, ber of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Stacy Colman, Eugene Ondras and the Assumption.

Survivors include three sisters, Lydia Frank Peters.

Martinets of Granger, Helen Mitchell Brother John was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and four of Fort Worth and Hattie Fuller of West; and several nieces and nephews. sisters.

Pallbearers were Bob Cervenka, Jr., May our brother rest in eternal peace Calvin Kral, Edwin Kral, Jr., Billy and may his memory remain with us Fuller, Steve Fuller and Richard Vitek, forever.

Jr. Respectfully submitted May she rest in peace.

Mrs. Frances Haverda, V. Pres.

Resolution Committee Resolution Committee Maxine Sefcik -SPJSTJan Vaculik -SPJST-

Expression of Sympathy

Expression of Sympathy

Expression of Sympathy

We, the Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 154 in Fort Worth, Texas on behalf of our membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our lodge sister MARY (HEJL) HALE, who passed away Monday, October 8, 1990 in the home of her daughter in Creve Couer, Illinois.

Sister Hale was born August 28, 1901 in Kunovice, Uherske Hradiste, Czechoslovakia and lived in Fort Worth since 1911.

She married Walter Hejl in 1920 in Fort Worth. He preceded her in death.

Her son, Walter Hale, also preceded her in death.

Sister Hale was a member of Lodge No. 154 since 1940, The Friendship Club, The Ladies Circle, and St. Thomas Catholic Church.

Survivors include her daughter, Katheryn Garrison of Creve Couer, Il­ linois; grandsons, George Hallford of Peoria, Illinois and David Hale of Colorado; granddaughter, Mary Hale of Fort Worth and seven great­ grandchildren and two sisters, Rosie Svojger of Fort Worth and Frances Vítovsky of Kunovice, Uherske Hradiste, Czechoslovakia.

We, the Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth, Texas on behalf of our membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed sister HENRIETTA BIBIAN A SEETON who passed away Saturday, October 27, 1990 in the Haltom Convalescent Center at the age of 71 years, 1 O months and 25 days.

Sister Seeton, who was born in Hoen, lived in Fort Worth since 1940. She was a drug clerk for Eckerd Drugs.

She was a member of the Third Order of St. Francis and Lodge No. 154 since 1956.

Survivors are her husband, A.J. Seeton of Fort Worth; two daughters, Mary Catherine Green and Karla Jane Hyde, both of Fort Worth; son, Robert Gerard Seeton of Lewisville; sister, Agnes Reznicek Owen of Fort Worth and two grandchildren.

Rosary was recited Monday at 7 p.m. at Harveson and Cole Funeral Home.

Funeral Mass was held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church where she was a charter mem­ ber. Father Raul Garza officiated.

Interment was in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace.

Resolution. Committee Rose Steinman Mary Pavey -SPJST-

Sister Hale was treasurer of Lodge No. 154 for many years and served until her death.

Services were held Friday, October 12 at 1:30 p.m. at Shannon's North Funeral Chapel. Father Salvator M. Stesula officiated.

Pallbearers were Jerry Milan, Tai Milan, Emil Milan, Roy Alholm, Bobby Cleveland and J.C. Milan.

Interment was in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

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MR. AND MRS. MARK MIKESKA

Davis-Mikeska Wedding Cheryl Diane Davis of Temple be­ came the bride of Mark Alan Mikeska of Houston in a double-ring ceremony on August 11, 1990 at the Temple Brethren Church.

The bride is the daughter of Charles and Linda Davis of Temple. The bridegroom is the son of Leonard and Dorothy Mikeska of Temple.

Dr. Mark Labaj performed the ceremony. Music was by Melissa Kotrla of Houston, organist; Denise Kotrla of Denton, soloist and Scott Ogle and Chris Chalpek, trumpeters, both of Temple.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a formal silk gown with a jeweled alencon lace basque bodice, scoop neckline, bishop sleeves with beaded petal points, lace appliques on the bouffant skirt and a scalloped hem­ line.

Maid of honor was Marsha Moehring of Oceanside, California. Bridesmaids were Denise Mikeska, sister of the groom, Tresse Grear and Susan Bachus, all of Temple; Shannon Mayes and Tammy Maddox, both of Houston; Natalie Cook of College Station and Tish Williams of Irving.

Best man was T. Ray Gibson of Dal­ las. Groomsmen were Mike Whatley, Richard McGuire and Drew Gibson, all of College Station; Todd Shelton of Denton; Travis Garth of Richmond, Virginia; Vance Stanley of Waco and Craig Martin of Bryan.

Flower girl was Stacie Hilliard of Temple and ring bearer was Brent Seiler of Rosenberg. Candlelighters were Terry Davis and Charlie Davis, Jr., brothers of the bride.

Seating guests were Charles Mikes- . ka, Jesse Santos, Sean Bush, Mark Standard, Terry Davis and Charlie Davis, Jr., all of Temple and Jeff Standard of Fort Worth.

A reception, dinner and dance fol­ lowed at Flag Hall - Lodge No. 24, Cyclone.

After a wedding trip to Ocho Rios, Jamaica, the couple lives in Houston.

The bride, a graduate of Texas A&M University with a B.S. in Psychology, is pursuing a Master's Degree in Psychology at Sam Houston State University. She is employed as a be­ havioral counselor with Nutri-Systems.

Also a graduate of Texas A&M University with a B.S. in Environmen­ tal Design, the bridegroom is employed as an architect with the firm of Dawsey and Associates of Houston.

Mark and the Mikeska family are members of SPJST Lodge No. 24, Cyclone and Charles Davis is a mem­ ber of SPJST Lodge No. 87. Temple.

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PODPORA·-

LIDSKOST-Česká Úřední orgán Slovanské Podporující

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BRATRSTVI část

Jednoty Státu Texas. založené roku 1897

7. listopadu 1990

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Oddíl Dopisovatelů K letošímu 1105 výročí umrti sv.

Metoděje.

(Věnováno posmrtné vzpomínce na vlasteneckeho českého Texana, biskupa Jana Ludv. Mořkovského, k jeho nedožitým jednaosumdesátým narozeninám 16.srpna tohoto roku.)

Sepsal John J. Karas z Houstonu.

Desítidílný článek -- osmá část.

Pokračování z minuleho Věstníku.

Rozvrácení Velké Moravy a jejího zničení Maďary v roce 907 nez­ namenovalo ještě naprostý zánik cirkevního života, jelikož někteří kněží i některé kostely tuto katastrofální pohromu přežili. Nastává však doba temna a jen tu a tam se objevují kusé a nejasné zprávy o cirkevním životě. V roce 976 je v listině mohučského metropolity zmíněn moravský biskup; v Praze bylo zřízeno biskupství podřízené Mohuči v roce 973. (Mohuč na Rýně = Mainz am Rhein.) Známý český kronikář Kosmas tvrdí, že počátkem 11. století byl dosud na Moravě biskup Vracen a domácí moravská tradice kladla biskupské sídlo po rozpadu Velké Moravy ne­ jprve do Polešovic a odtud do Kunovic. (Kunovice jsou město, Polešovice velká vesnice na jižní Moravě.)

V tomto článku již zmíněná polská badatelka Karolína Lanckoroňská a po ní jiní archeologové našli řadu stop naznačujících, že slovanská cirkev dožívala i ve Slezsku zejména kolem Vratislavi, a na Krakovsku: ve středověkém kalendáři ve Wislici, opírajícím se o starší záznamy, je k 17. červenci zaznamenán svátek svatého Gorazda. Týž den se slaví svátek Gorazda, arcibiskupa a nástupce svatého Metoděje i v některých východních cirkvích. Jelikož ani na Moravě ani v Čechách se jeho svátek neslavil tak nelze hovořit o tradici vzniklé v naší staré vlasti. Dle kalendáře z Wislice a dalších starších záznamů se tedy zdá, že Gorazd skutečně působil právě tam jako ar­ cibiskup.

Zajímavé stopy jsou v samém historickém polském městě Krakově.

Tam při pohřbu knížete Boleslava Chrabrého (syn knížete Mněška Piastovce a Doubravy, dcery českého knížete Boleslava I) v roce 1025, kterého se zůčastnili mimo jiné dva ar­ cibiskupové, zpívali duchovní latinsky a slovansky. Většina katalogů krakov­ ských biskupů také začíná jmény dvou arcibiskupů s řecko - slovanskými jmény Prochor a Prokulf z konce 10. století. Dokonce na mincích Boleslava Chrabrého, ražených v Krakově, je jeho jméno psáno cyrilicí.Obdobné ex­ istují i ve Slezsku. V pozdějších kronikách je kladeno sídlo biskupa žijícího začátkem 11. století i do San­ doměře, ač toto město tehdy biskupství nemělo. (Sandoměř čili Sandomierz leží na řece Wisle, severovýchodněod

Krakova, v polovině cesty z tohoto města do Lublinu.)

Pokračování či navázání na morav­ skou cirkev je však nejjasněji vidět v přemyslovských Čechách. Tu ještě koncem 10. sstoletí ukazuje mnich Kristián jak se česká země stala dědičkou velkomoravské křesťanské slovanské tradice a také podává svůj výklad k zničení Velké Moravy, což dává za vinu Svatoplukovi I a jeho družině, že neuposlechli Metoděje a nežili křesťansky "pročež byla jeho země i s lidmi ji obývajícímiod svrchu uvedeného biskupa blahoslavené paměti dána do kladby a zkrušena na polích a plodinách rozličnými pohromami, takže až do dnešního dne pro to úpí. Neboť byla dána v plen a zajetí, v kořist a v posměch, v spuštění a potupu, poněvadž není obcování světla s temnotami, ani smíru Krista s Beliálem. (Beliál = ďábel). A tyto příklady vztahují se patrně i na nás, kteří se pokoušíme v týchž stopách kráčet, jelikož ten, kdo spatří hořet dům svého souseda, musí mít starost i o svůj vlastní."

Kristiánova latinskou prózou sepsaná legenda o životě sv. Václava a jeho babičky sv. Ludmily byla ob­ j even a historikem Bohuslavem Balbínem (1621-1688), který položil její vznik do 10. století, jak ji datuje prolog. Jménem Kristián označuje sebe sám autor, který o sobě říká, že je mnich a příbuzný sv. Vojtěcha. O datu této legendybyly dlouhé spory; někteří dějepisci ji kladou do 12. století, jiní historikové dokonce až do 14. století -­ nejnovějšívýzkumyji vrací zpět do 10. století.

O Kristiánově legendě píši v tomto článku proto, že tento spis obhajuje staroslověnskou kulturu, a tím se vymyká z rámce soudobých latinských legend. Toto dílo bývá považováno za nejstarší českou kroniku, jelikož vylíčení osudů sv. Václava a sv. Lud­ mily předchází vyprávění o Cyrilovi a Metodějovi a příchodu křesťansstvído Čech. Kristián na rozdíl od kronikáře Kosmy podtrhuje historické svazky mezi Velkou Moravou a českým přemyslovským státem, který chápe jako její pokračování. (Vizmůj článek '' První český kronikář Kosmas (1045-1125)," vytištěný v roce 1985 k 940 výročí Kosmových narozenin a k 860 výročí jeho úmrtí v našem SPJST Věstníku.) V konfliktu mezi staroslověnskou a latinskou kulturou Kristián jednoznačně stojí na posicích staroslověnštiny. Z Kristiánovy legen­ dy čerpají pozdější legendyOriente iam sole (Když vycházelojiž slunce) a Dif­ fundente sole iustitia radios (Když slunce spravedlnosti rozlévalo paprsky); první je o sv. Václavu, druhá obhajuje slovanskou liturgii.

O Kristiánově legendě píše jak známý dějepisec Josef Pekař v roce 1906 ve spisu Die Wenzels und Lud­ milalegenden und die Echtheit Chris­ tians (Legendy o Václavovi a Ludmile a praví křest'ané, tak Jaroslav Ludvíkovský v knize Na úsvitu křesťanství, z roku 1942. V letech 1947-48 vydal Rudolf Urbánek zajímavý spis Legendatzv. Kristiána ve vývojí předhusitských legend a její autor.

Podívejme se během mého nynějšího spisu "K letošímu U05 výročí úmrti sv. Metoděje," věnovaného věčné památce našeho vlasteneckého českoamerického biskupa Jana (Johna) Ludvíka Mořkovského, alespoň ve zkratce k počátkům Velkomoravské říše.

Různé slovanské kmeny, které se pravděpodobně začaly usazovat již koncem pátého století po Kristu na půdě naší staré vlasti, zabíraly jen celkem malá území. Jestliže se později sjednocovaly ve větší celky, bylo to buď proto, žeje k tomu donutilo vnější nebezpečí, anebo je k tomu dovedla ctižádost či touha pomoci některého kmenového knížete.

První větší slovanský celek -- tak zvaná Sámova říše -- vznikl dle německolatinských kronik v první polovině sedmého století. Tento útvar byl založen frankským kupcem Sámem, jemuž slovanská knížata skládala věrnost za vysvobození z Avarské nadvlády. Toto slovanské sdružení, zřízené k vůli vnějšímu nebezpečí pouze na území nynějších Čech, zaniklo hned po Sámově smrti.

V první polovině devátého století -­ dříve tedy než se znovu rozpadla tak zvaná Frankská říše Karla Velikého -­ existovalo dle západoevropských latin­ ských letopisů Moravské knížetství, jehož vládcem byl udatný kníže Mojmír I. Podobně bylo tomu východněod řeky Váhu, protékající od severu k jihu nynějším západním Slovenskem a vlévající se do Dunaje, kde se zmocnilvůdčího postavení kníže Pribina (zvaný též Privina), jež panoval jak na Nitransku, tak pod Tatrami a v Panonii. Později se tato dvě knížetství střetla a Pribina byl poražen. Pribinův syn Kocel, několikrát v tomto článku zmíněný, byl dle současných západních kronikářů vasalem Velkomoravskéříše v jihozápadní Panonii, sídlíc v Blat­ nogradu na jižní straně jezera Balaton v nynějším západním Maďarsku.

S největší pravděpodobností vlastním středem Mojmírova knížetství bylo údolí řeky Moravy, kam vedla ze severovýchodu, od dnešní českopolské hranice až k mému rodnému Přerovu, prastará obchodní cesta zvaná Morav­ ská brána. Na Přerovsku, při soutoku dravé valašské Bečvya klidně plynoucí řeky Moravy se Moravská brána otevřela ve velikou hanáckou rovinu, kterou pak řeka Morava, a podél ní prastará obchodní cesta, spěchala na jih k Dunaji. Při řece Moravě a této cestě leželo jak sídlo knížete Mojmíra tak i pozdějších panovníků Velké Moravy. Tu na jižní Moravě, nejpravděpodobněji někde uprostřed mezi dnešní poutní bazilikou na Velehradě a Starým Městem -­ Uherským Hradištěm byl bohatý Velehrad, ono "ohromné a nepop­ satelné hradiště," jak je nazývali tehdejší germánští kronikáři. Nepřesná cizí svědectví mluví ovšem o vysoké, zdaleka viditelné poloze tohoto sídelního města vládců Velkomoravské říše; ale snad jsou tím míněny vysoké valy či hradby, zvedající se příkře nad okolní rovinu dolnomoravského úvalu.

Na Moravu -- zeměpisně lépe přístupnou než Čechy -- proniklo křesťanství patrně přičiněním irských mnichů kolem roku 800. O vlivutěchto mnichů, kteří tehdy putovali Evropou, svědčí předně irskokeltský sloh nejstarších křesťanských kostelů na Moravě ve staré vlasti, jejichž zbytky našli archeologovéna Valech v Starém Městě -- UherskémHradišti, v Modré a v Mikulčicích. Irští mniši většinou přicházeli na Velkou Moravu s Bavory podporovanými německýmibiskupy; v roce 833 kníže Pribina z Nitry dal tu postavit první křesťanský kostel, který vysvětilsolnohradský biskup.

Podívejme se nyní na pořadí panovníků Velké Moravy: Mojmír I vládl v letech 830 ' až 846. Jeho nástupcem byl Rastislavjež panoval od roku 846 do roku 870. (Za Rastislava přišli na Velkou Moravu Cyril a _ Metoděj v roce 863.) Další panovník Velkomoravské říše byl Svatopluk I, který vládl v letech 871 až 894. (Za Svatopluka zemřel moravský ar­ cibiskup Metoděj 6. dubna 885 a záhy pak byli jeho žáci z Velké Moravy vyhnáni.) Po Svatoplukovi I byl velkomoravskýmpanovníkemjeho syn Mojmír II jež vládl od roku 894 do roku 906. Pak vládl necelý rok jeho bratr Svatopluk II, který prý zahynul v roce 907 v bitvě u Bratislavi, kde Velkomoravská říše byla zničena hor­ dami maďarských nomádů.

Jak vidět ze zhora uvedeného pořadí vládců Velké Moravy, tento státní út­ var se Bohuželnedožil ani sta let. Moc a bohatství Velkomoravské říše stojící v cestěmaďarskýmvýbojům totiž spíše přitahovalo než zastrašovalo tyto divoké kočovníky hrnoucí se z asijskýchstepí do Střední Evropy. Pro­ to bylo jen otázkou času, kdy dojde tu k zápasu na život a na smrt. Za historií Velké Moravy udělala tečku obrovská bitva v roce 907 u Bratislavi, kde Moravané, a jim po boku bojující Němci, byli nahlavu poraženi. Maďaři však Moravu, po vybití velké části obyvatelstva a zničení Velehradu s mnoha městy i osadami, celkem neob­ sadili. Tito kočovníci nebyli tehdy schopni žít usedlým životem a tak nemohli převzít správu již mnohem vyspělejšího území i když vydrancovaného. Mimo to, po obdobích výbojů těchto nomádů následovaly čas od času u nich doby poměrné netečnosti, kdy se jejich hor­ dy stahovaly do velkých táborů na rozlehlé rovině mezi Dunajem a řekou Tisou v dnešním Maďarsku.

Pokračování v příštím Věstníku.

Nešťastná mluvnice.

Venkovan potká pána s brýlemi a knížkou a ptá se ho: "Pane, neviděljste tudy jít vojáci?"

"Och, milý pane, to není správně řečeno, tážete se ve čtvrtém pádě: koho? co? -- tak musíte říci ty vojáky."

"Pane, nešli tudy vojáky?"

"To je zase špatně. Tážete se prvním pádem: kdo? co? -- tedy ti vojáci."

"Tak mi vlezte na záda i s vašimi vojáky!"

"Tak, tak -- je to správné! Sedmý pád: s kým? čím? tedy s vojáky!"

14/VĚSTNÍK-7. listopadu 1990

Učme se česky Let Us Study Czech!

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Lekce čtyřiadvacátá-Lesson 24 Review of the last 3 lessons (Nos. 21, 22, 23) Before we take up numerals and then continue with the other parts of speech, it would be well to look back over the last 3 lessons, and review them by listing a rather lengthy vocabulary.

Note the assignment after the vocabulary.

Vocabulary člověk-person dítě-child pták-bird růže-rose vítr-wind zima-winter léto-summer jaro-spring podzim-fall stávka-strike (from work) uhlí-coal vlna-wave láska-love přání-desire píle-industriousness spravedlnost-justice, honesty bohatství-wealth práce-work boj-battle pád-falling zdraví-health nemoc-illness smrt-death mír-peace spánek-sleep Alpy-Alps (mts.)

Američan-(an) American Čech-(a) Czech životný-animate neživotný-inanimate ženský rod-feminine gender střední rod-Neuter gender předseda-chairman strop-ceiling hrad-castle mládež-youth čest-honor kuře-chicken nádraží-train station umění-talent (ability) všechen cukr-all the sugar všechna káva-all the coffee všechno pivo-all the beer oni-they ony-they (fem.) jejich-their

onen-that one kdokoli-anybody cokoli-anything samý kvét-all flowers sami cizinci-only foreigners pýcha-pride hrdinný-heroic viditelný-visible pracující-(Hard) working zdejší-local mořský-of the ocean velcí vojáci-big soldiers drází přátelé-dear friends krásní psi-beautiful dogs nemocen-sick, ill schopen-capable šťasten-happy svoboden-single Janův klobouk-John's hat matčiné srdce-(a) mother's heart vstupné-admission (price)

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Get out the last 3 lessons, and you will find all of these words and expres­ sions. Notice how they were used. They are listed here in the order they appear in Lessons 21, 22, and 23.

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Assignment Write a sentence of your composi­ tion, using all of the above listed words and terms. Compose your work with some other member of the family.

Read your sentences OUT LOUD. Po dvaceti letech jsme se i my zapojili do oslav Dne Země

Prezidentův strom PRAHA (Od našich zpravodajů + ČTK). Z iniciativy Standfordské univerzity v Kalifornii je 22. duben stanoven jako Den Země. Po dvou desítkách let si ho v sobotu a neděli připomněli i u nás stovky ochránců přírody, členové Strany zelených, hnutí Brontosaurus a všichni, kteří cítí s naší přírodou. Zařadil se k nim i pan prezi­ dent.

Protože i kaštanová alej v parku reprezentačního sídla čs. prezidentů v Lánech volá po obnovení a doplnění, rozhodl se také Václav Havel přispět svým dílem ke Dni Země. Zasadil v neděli ráno jeden z desíti mladých stromků -- kaštanů, které svými půvabnými, příjemně aromatickými květy budou příštím návštěvníkům parku připomínat, že ochrana a tvorba životního prostředí musí být jedním z prioritních úkolů i těch nejvýše postavených politiků.

M'adé stromky zasadili i preziden­ tova manželka Olga, jeho poradci Věra Čásjavská, Jiří Křižan, Petr Oslzlý, tiskový mluvčí Michael Žantovský a další spolupracovníci. Samozřejmě, že u celé akce nechyběl ani ministr životního prostředí České republiky Bedřich Moldan. Se svou ženou zasadili malý kaštánek tak odborně, jak se na ministra životního prostředí sluší. Ostatně rychlost a zručnost při zahradnické práci lidí známých přece jen z jiných oblastí života oceníli návštěvníci parku potleskem.

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Zemi, jehož výtěžek putuje na konto zlepšení veřejné informovanosti o stavu životního prostředí. B'anka Dvořáková však ke svému zpravoda­ jství z Prahy přidala ještě jednu zajímavost, v neděli pražská zoo ve snaze, aby více lidí našlo cestu ke zvířatům, nevybírala vstupné.

Kaleidoskop přitažlivých akcí připravili i na východním Slovensku.

Podle informace zpravodajky Evy Bombové jednou z nejužitečnějších byl úklid střechy Evropy, v němž šlo o čištění hor, bystřin, ale i vodních nádrží například v Košicích a Prešově.

Svérázný suvenýr rozdávali mladí brontosauři v Ostravě. Voda z Ostravice nepatři k nejčistějším a tak spolu s chemickým rozborem byla vždy malá lahvička dostatečným varováním před dalším znečišťováním průmyslovými zplodinami. Jak informovala Růžena Tillová, svérázně si připomněli svátek Země mladí ochráni přírody v Opavě, kterři bránili řidičům v průjezdu městem.

Vyvrcholením Dne Země bylo setkání na Hoře Svaté Kateřiny. V sobotním odpoledni sem dorazili účastníci Zelené štafety, která vyběhla v pátek z Prahy od ministerstva životního prostředí. Jan Martínek in­ formoval, že nikoliv náhodou směřovala přes města s největšími zdroji znečištění, tedy přes Mělník, Štětí, Litoměřice, Ústí nad Labem, Teplice a Litvínov. Svoji pouť skončila za vydatného deště po čtvrté odpoledne na hranicích s NDR.' Kolem páté od­ poledne padla pod plameny svářečů hraniční závora, násilně rozdělující Horu Svaté Kateřiny na českou a německou část. Několikakilometrový řetěz spojených lidských rukou okamžitě protnu! obě území a jako by symbolizoval společné odhodlání všech vrátit do Krušných hor opět život a civilizaci. "Je nejvyšší čas probudit lidi z bačkorové letargie a hraní si na vlastní chaloupce," dal najevo svou nelibost nad slabou účastí jeden z organizátorů. akce Petr Pakosta.

Návrat Otomara Krejči Českoslovens'kÍ:Í·divadelná kultúra sa mozě hrdo hlásit' k Otomarovi Krejčovi, · dívadelnému režisérovi europského formátu: Niekdajší šéf činohry' Národného divadla v Prahe, spoluzakladatel' slávneho Divadla Za branou, ktoré'bolo v roku 1972 zrušené a jemu nebolo dovolené pracovat' v Československu, pósobil počas rokov normalizácie v zahraničí. Kde všade?

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FOR SPJST LOIHa:s ();'\LY LODGE NO. I, FA YETTEVD,LE Sůnday, Dec. 16-Lodge Christmas Party, 2-5 p.m. at SPJST Hall, Fayetteville

*** LODGE NO. 4, HALLETTSVD,LE Sunday, Nov. U-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m. at Mr. Gatti's; also Election of Officers

*** LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Friday, Nov. 9-Board of Trustees' Meeting, 7:30p.m.

Sunday, Nov. U-Appreciation Dinner for All Lodge 6 Workers, 12 Noon: Lodge 6 Meeting, 1 p.m.; After Meeting, Games for all; also Supper Friday, Nov. I6-Family Social Night Friday, Nov. 23-NO SOCIAL (CLOSED) Friday, Nov. 30-Board of Trustees' Meeting, 7:30 p.m.; also decorate Hall for Holidays

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LODGE NO. I3, DIME BOX Saturday, Nov. IO-Good Times Band Saturday, Nov. I7-Texas Unlimited Sunday, Nov. 1S-Lodge Meeting and Election of Officers, 1 p.m. (Time changed) Wednesday, Nov. 21-Texas Unlimited, 8-12 Saturday, Nov. 24-Lonesome Dove Saturday, Dec. I-Emotions Saturday, Dec.S-PRIVATE Saturday, Dec. ts-Texas Unlimited Wednesday, Dec. I9-PRIV ATE, 8-12 Saturday, Dec. 22-Texas Unlimited Saturday, Dec. 29·Debonaires Monday, Dec. 3I-Texas Unlimited (Lodge Meeting every 3rd Sunday, 2 p.m.)

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LODGE N0.15, BUCKHOLTS Sunday, Nov. U-Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m.

(Regular Lodge Meeting every 2nd Sunday of each month, 3 p.m.; also Club Dance 2nd Sw1day of each month)

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LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN Saturday, Nov. IO-Les Huff and Lonesome Dove Band Sunday, Nov. U-Central Texas Sounds, 4-8

p.m,

Saturday, Nov.17-King of Swing Sunday, Nov. 25-BATTLE DANCE: Vmzels vs. Jodie Mikula Orchestra, 2-7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. I-Jerry Haisler Saturday, Dec. 8-Les Huff and Lonesome Dove, 9-1 Sunday, Dec. 9-Lee Roy Matocha, 3-7 Saturday, Dec.15-King of Swing Sunday, Dec. 23-BATTLE DANCE: New Edition vs. Bobby Jones Orchestra, 3-8 Saturday, Dec. 29-Leroy Rybak's Swinging Orchestra Monday, Dec. 3I-New Year's Eve; King of Swing, 8-12; also Blnckeyed Peas/Cornbread/ Sausage w/coffee after Dance (Most of our Saturday Night Dances are held from S:30 to I2:30)

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LODGE NO. 23, MORA VIA Sunday, Dec. 9-Lodge Meeting; Annual Family Social, also Christmas Party, 1:30 p.m. at Vrana' s Cabin

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LODGE NO. 24' CYCLONE Monday, Nov. 12-Election of Officers/Com­ mittee Chairperson/Board Members, 7 p.m.

Monday, Nov.19-BoardMeeting, 7:30p.m.

Saturday, Dec. S-Mashlan-Friemel Wedding; music by Jed Durbin and Spur of the Moment Sunday, Dec. 9-Christmas Party, 3 p.ín.; Member bring salad and dessert Monday, Dec. 10-Regular Lodge Meeting, 7

p.m.

Monday, Dec.17-Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m, Monday, Dec. 31-New Year's Eve Dance; Jed Durbin and Spur of The Moment; Reser­ vations: 985-2556

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LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Thursday, Nov. S-Monthly Meeting, 8 p.m Saturday, Nov. 17-BATTLE DANCE: Jodie Mikula Band vs. The Texas Dutchmen Monday, Dec. 31-New Year's Eve; Vrazel's Polka Band (Regular Meeting 2nd Thursday of each month, 8 p.m.; Youth Club meets every first Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. For

LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY (Lodge business Meetings; first Sunday of each month, 5 p,m.; Game Nights enry Thursday, 7 p.m. Permit #1-75-1052324-8; Kitchen and Bar are open)

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reservations or hall rentals, call Ernest Haskovec, S75-27S9 or Linda Trojacek at LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND 875-6321) Saturday, Nov. 10-Dance; Fritz Hodde and *** The Fabulous Six, 8:3()-12:30 Saturday, Nov, IO-Veterans Breakfast, 7-9 LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR Sunday, Nov. U-Lodge Meeting and Election a.m.

Saturday, Nov•. I7-Dance; Prairs Fire, 8:30of Officers (Lodge 29 Adult Meeting every 2nd Sun­ 12:30 Saturday, Nov. 24-Dance; King of Swing, day, 4 p.m.; Youth Club Meeting, 3 p.m.)

8:30-12:30 Monday, Nov. 26-American Legion Meeting, LODGE NO. 32, VICTORIA 7p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. I4-Meeting, 7:30 p.m. at Saturday, Dec. I-American Legion Christmas Citizens National Bank Party, 6p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 12-Christmas Party, Vic­ Saturday. Dec. 8-SUPER GAMES, 7 p.m. toria County Electric Co-Op, 6:30 p.m, Sunday, Dec. 9-SPJST Lodge Monthly Meet­ Sunday, Feb. IO-Lodge 32 Polka Fest at Inez ing; also Election of Officers, 2 p.m.

Community Center, Inez, Texas (Gáme.Nigbt every Thursday, 7 p.m. #SP-I74615-I395-8; AL·3-00061-9S87-0) LODGE NO. 35, ELK Saturday, Nov. IO-Cherokee Rose LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVD,LE Sunday, Nov. U-Lodge Meeting and Youth Sunday, Nov. 18-Turlcey Dinner, 12 Noon; Club Meeting; also Pavelka SPJST Cemetery Business Meeting/Election of Officers, 1 p.m.

Annual Meeting, 2 p.m.

Members bring vegetable/salad or dessert Saturday, Nov.17-Dakota Saturday, Nov. 24-American Sunrise LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Saturday, Dec. 1-Dakota Saturday, Nov. 10-Member Rental Saturday, Dec. S-Cherokee Rose Monday, Nov.12-Lodge Meeting (One week Saturday, Dec.15-Texas Heart Beat early) Saturday, Dec. 22-New Sensations Saturday, Nov.17-Dance; Lone Star Czechs Saturday, Dec. 29-ctiarokee Rose Sunday, Nov. IS.Social/Dinner Party honor­ Monday, Dec. 31-New Year's Eve Dance; ing Members 70 and Over; 3 p.m.-Social; 4:30 Dakota p.m.Dinner *** Tuesday, Nov. 20-Fraternal Council Meet­ LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN ing/Social, 7:30 p.m. hosted by Lodge 84; (Lodge 39 meetings will be held the last Members bring pastry Sunday of each month at 6 p.m., until fur. Saturday, Nov. 24-Non-Member Rental ther notice) Sunday, Nov. 25-Decorate Hall for Holidays, 2 p.m.; Bring food for Supper Social follow­ ing LODGE NO. 40, EI, CAMPO-HD..L.JE Monday, Nov. I9-Regular Monthly Meeting Monday, Nov. 26-Czech Culture Meeting, 7:30p.m. after Social Games Sunday, Dec. 9-Lodge 40 Christmas So­ Saturday, Dec. 1-Dance: Eddie Ray Band Saturday, Dec. 8-Non-Member Rental cial/Meeting, 2 p.m.

Dec. 10-Fratemal Council Friday, Dec. 14-Memorial Hospital - El Monday, Christmas Party, 7 p.m.; Lodge 84 Members Campo Christmas Party (Games every Monday night, 7:30 p.m.; bring desserts Saturday, Dec. IS-Christmas Dance; Centex Games License No. 3000-72-S240-0) Band Sunday, Dec. 16-Lodge Christmas Party/Pro­ LODGE NO. 47, SEATON gram, 5 p.m.; Members bring covered dish Saturday, Nov. IO-Donnie Wavra and The and dessert Hi-Liters, 8-12 Monday, Dec. 17-Lodge Meeting, 7 :30 p.m.

Friday, Nov. J 6-Family Night Monday, Dec. 31-New Year's Eve Dance; Saturday, Nov. I7-Fritz Hodde and The Czech Harvesters Orchestra (Tickets pur­ Fabulous Six. 8-12 chased by Dec. 26 will get discount; make Sunday, Nov. lS-RVOS No. 5 Supper reservation w/Betty Olson, 223-1801; Wanda Monday, Nov. 19-Board of Trustees Meeting, Petr, 352-4397: Rose Scott, 824-1194; Emil 7p.m.

Petr, 826-3557; or Evelyn Salac, 352-5295 Saturday, Nov. 24-Lee Roy Matocha Oreb. 812 .

LODGE NO. S7, TEMPLE Saturday, Dec.1-The Texans (C/W) Friday, Nov. 9·Lodge Meeting, 7:30p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 2-Regular Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m.

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Saturday, Dec. S-Harold Strand (BIR) Wednesday, Nov. 7-Birthday Club Party Sunday, Dec. 9-Youth Christmas Program Saturday, Nov. 10-Manny Green; Big Baud Music; DRESS CODE Monday, Nov.12-Lodge Meeting, 7:30p.m.

LODGE NO. 49, ROWENA Wednesday, Nov. 7-SPJST Lodge 49 Wednesday, Nov. 14-Birthday Club Meeting Saturday, Nov. 17-BATTLE DANCE: Red Quarterly Meeting Ravens vs. Texas Plainsmen, 8-1 Friday, Nov. 16-Game Social Thursday, Nov. 22-Bennie Wilde Family Monday, NC!v· I9-Czech Lessons, 7 :30-9:30 p.m.

Reunion Sunday, Nov. 25-Runnels, Concho, Tom Friday, Nov. 23·Texas Plainsmen (Polkatime) Green Counties Czech Heritage Society (Con­ Saturday, Nov. 24-Bobby Layne; Big Band Music; DRESS CODE cho Valley) Meeting ;Monday, Nov. 29-Czech Lessons, 7:30-9:30 p.m. l,ODGE NO. 54, WEST Friday, Nov. 30-River Road Boys (C/W) Sunday, Dec. 2-Lodge 54 Members' Saturday, Dec.1-Ray Jurecka (BIR/Var.) Christmas Party at Lone Star Hall; Social Monday, Dec. 3-Czech Lessons, 7:30-9:30 Hour, 3 p.m.; Youth Program w/Santa Claus, p.m.

4 p.m.; Turkey Dinner w/frimmings, 6 p.m.; Each Family bring dessert: also several door LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH prizes given following Meal Saturday, Nov. 3-Harvest Dance; 8:30LODGE NO. 66, WACO 12:30; music by The Lone Star Czech, spon­ Friday, Nov. 9-Cherokee Rose sor by Thomas Catholic Church Saturday, Nov.10-Firecreek Monday, Dec. 3I-New Year's Eve Ballroom Monday, Nov. 12-Social Night, 7 p.m.; bring Dance snacks Saturday, Nov.17-SantaFe LODGE N0.130, DALLAS/SOKOL Sunday, Nov. 18-Youth Meeting, 1:3()p.m.; ZIZKA Lodge Meeting and Election of Officers, 2 Saturday, Nov. 10-Jack MeJlick (BIR) p.m.

Sunday, Nov. U-Lodge Meeting/Election of Saturday, Nov. 24-Cherokee Rose Officers, 4 p.m.

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Saturday, Nov.17-Country Boys Polka Band (P/W) Saturday. Nov. 24-Jack Mellick (BIR)

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LODGE NO. I42, HOUSTON Sunday, Nov. I I-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 9-Annual Lodge Meeting, 2

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Friday, Dec. I4-Lodge No. 142 Christmas Party (Hall rentals for wedding or party; call (713) 862-6291 after 4 p.m.

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LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH Sunday, Nov. U-Monthly Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 9-Metroplex Lodges; Christmas Party at Lodge 92

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LODGE NO. 160, SAN ANGELO Sunday, Dec. 2-Noon Meal served at 12:00; Business following at Wall Brethren Church Fellowship Hall

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LODGE N0.16I, LA PARITA Sunday, Dec. 2-Quarterly Lodge Meeting, 11:45 a.m. at Stage Stop Restaurant Highway 97 West, Pleasanton; bring a Gag Gift

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LODGE NO. I72, PASADENA Saturday, Nov. 10-Texas Brew (C/W) Saturday, Nov.17-River Road Boys (C/W) Saturday, Nov. 24-Heart of Texas (C/W) Saturday, Dec. I-Texas Borderline (C/W) Saturday, Dec. 8-Texas Brew (C/W) Saturday, Dec. IS-Wilderness (C/W) Saturday, Dec. 22-Heart of Texas (C/W) Saturday, Dec. 29-CLOSED Monday, Dec. 3I-New Year's Eve Dance;

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l,ODGE NO. 179, WARRENTON Thursday, Nov. S-Lodge Meeting, 8 p.m. at Warrenton Store Guest Room: also turkey/dressing meal; Members. bring side dishes

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LODGE NO. 183, MID-CITIES Saturday, Nov.17-Harvest Dance; The Czech Mates (P/W & C/W) Saturday, Dec. I-Buddie Hrabal Memory Lane(C/W) Saturday, Dec. 15-Leased to Black Tie Ballroom Dancers, 9-1 Monday, Dec. 3I-New Year's Dance; Buddy Hrabal Memory Lane (C/W), 9-1

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LODGE NO. I86, CAl,DWELL (Lodge meeting on 2nd Thursday of each month, 6 p.m.; Social Games, 7:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday; Kitchen/Bar Open; License Permit #1-7420733095-4I002)

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LODGE NO. 188, CENTERVD,LE (Also games every Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Sun­ day, 2 p.m.)

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LODGE NO. 196, HOUSTON- WEST Sunday, Dec. 2-Quarterly Meeting and Christmas Party, 2 p.m. at VFW Hall, Katy; also bring covered dish (meat/vegetable/pastry or salad) to serve after Meeting

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