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BENEVOLENCE VOLUME79

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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple.Texas 76503 NUMBER 15 ISSN-07458800 April 10, 1991

District IV Seminars Held

Seventh Annual SPJST Straight Domino Tournament

SEMINAR HELD AT LODGE 49, ROWENA. Jimmie Coufal (left) an<I .Johnny Klecka of SPJST Lodge No. 47, Seaton were first place winners at State SPJST Straight Domino Tour­ nament.

Jerry Pruitt (left) and Robert Seith were second place winners at State SPJST Straight Domino Tourna­ ment; they are members of SPJST Lodge No. 66, Waco.

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ANOTHER GROUP ATTENDING IN ROWENA.

ATTENDING SPJST State Straight Domino Tournament were Local Lodge 29 President Melvin Steger, District II Director Willie E. Kohutek, District I Director Andrew Vavra, State FAC Frank Klinkovsky and Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar,

THIS IS ALSO ATTENDANCE AT ROWENA.

SP JST State Straight Domino Tour­ nament third place winners were Joe THE OTHER SEMINAR WAS HELD AT SEYMOUR The spring sessions of the SPJST Sales Representatives' Continuing Education seminars were held recently in Rowena and Seymour.

SFM Gene McBride, with the assistance of District IV Director Stanley Broz, conducted the seminars designed to promote advanced insight into the modern types of insurance and how they meet SPJST members' needs more fully.

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Continuing Education for fraternal organizations is not required by the Texas Board of Insurance, however, 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.

players and wished them "Good Luck."

Also recognized was District I Direc­ tor Andrew Vavra.

After three games were played a deli­ cious noon meal was served by Lodge No. 29, Taylor. After the meal, five more games were played by everyone and the top three teams advanced to the playoffs. The top three teams revealed that it was necessary to have a playoff because there was a tie for first place; after the playoffs, the win­ ners were as 'follows and these mem­ bers carried home the trophies:

First Place Team -- Jimmie Coufal and Johnny Klecka of Lodge 47, Seaton Houston.

Second Place Team -- Robert' Seith Lodge No. 29, Taylor was the site for and Jerry Pruitt of Lodge 66, Waco the seventh Annual Straight Domino Tournament. There were forty-two en­ Third Place Team -- Joe Miksch and thusiastic players from eleven lodges Edward Miculka of Lodge 88, Houston representing all parts of the state.

Local Lodge No. 29 President Mel­ My sincere thanks to all who have vin Steger, Supreme Lodge President taken the time to play and support this Howard Leshikar and District II Direc­ (Continued on Page 4) tor Willie E. Kohutek welcomed the Miksch (left) and Edward Miculka; they are from SPJST Lodge No. 88,

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DISTRICT II - LAD J. ZATOPEK, 2605 W. are different from other insurance companies. The main difference in AVE. Z, TEMPLE,TX 76501- (817) 778-3067 DISTRICT III - JERRY MILAN, V. CHMN., which fraternals stand out from other 6208 LAKESIDE, Ff. WORTH, TX 76135 forms of insurance/organizations .ís (817) 237-4237 DISTRICT IV • ERNEST KRISTINEK, JR., that fraternal orders are, frankly speak­ ROUTE2, BOX99, LilTLEFIELD, TX 79339 ing, owned by the membership, DISTRICT V • MILDRED HOLEMAN, CHMN., 1006 CHANTILLYLN., HOUSTON, whereas in other oganízations the cer­ tificate or policy holder is simply a TX 77018(713) 683-0018 DISTRICT VI LEONA MACHA, number with a certificate of insurance SECRETARY,501 SHROPSHIRE,EL CAMPO, with no real input on how the company TX 77437- (409) 543-3746 DISTRICT VII • DOMINIC F. NETEK, SR., operates and where the profits or 3907 SKYLARK,SAN ANTONIO,TX 78210 - benefits go.

EDITOR: R• .T. Sefcik (512) 532-3916 In our SPJST and other fraternals, by P.O. Box 85, West, TX 76691 FINANCE COMMITTEE Res. 1204N. Davis St. charter and overseen by the State DISTRICT I • ERNEST WENTRCEK, V. Res. Phone (AC 817) 826-5989 CHMN., 1530 BENNE'rr. BRYAN,TX 77802 - Board of Insurance, each member Publisher: (409) 822-4226. belongs to a local lodge which is or­ Hill CountyPress, lne.

DISTRICT II • JERRY E. VALCHAR, 12 E. ganized and then chartered or initiated P.O. Box 569, 335 Country Club Road YOUNG,TEMPLE,TX 76501- (817) 773-5784 Hillsboro,TX 76645 DISTRICT III • LARRY LAZNOVSKY, by our Supreme Lodge with officers, OFFICERS a president, secretary, ROUTE 7, BOX 48, ENNIS, TX 75119 - (214) mainly, 875-5987 HOWARD LESHIKAR treasurer, and others as needed, Then, DISTRICT IV • LILLIAN HOLUBEC, 1809 PRESIDENT A&M AVE., SAN ANGELO,TX 76904 - (915) every four years, (in our SPJST) the Office Phone: (817) 773-1575 members select delegates to a conven­ 944-1709 HomePhone: (817) 771-1359 DISTRICT V • ALVIN J. SEFCIK, 1409AUS­ tion where the important details of BERNARD M. GEBALA TIN, LaMARQUB,TX 77568- (409) 935-3919 VICE PRESIDENT or DISTRICT VI· RITA VANEK,SECRETARY, operation are discussed/amended Office Phone: (817) 773-1575 accepted and, therefore, each member P.O. BOX 901, EL CAMPO,TX 77437 (409) HomePhone: (817) 778-3872 543-6220 is represented in the action of our LEONARD MIKESKA DISTRICT VII • MONTA FOSTER, CHMN., society.

SECRETARY-TREASURER 911 E. GONZALES, YOAKUM, TX 77995 • OfficePhone: (817) 773-1575 ln our SPJST Society, the Supreme (512) 293-.5471 (H); (512) 293-5624(Ranch) HomePhone: (817) 778-3720 Lodge officers and directors are INSURANCECOMMITTEE JERRY MIKULAS DISTRICT I • SUSANSKRABANEK,ROUTE charged with the responsibility to see FINANCIAL SECRF.TARY 2, BOX 13, CALDWELL, TX 77836 - (409) to it . that our Order operates according OfficePhone: (817) 773-1575 272-3440 HomePhone: (817) 773-2950 DISTRICT II • LADIS NAVRATIL, 1 B. to the ruling of our STATE CHARTER SIDNEY KACIR YOUNG.TEMPLE,TX 76501- (8ťl) 773-4644 and that is one of the reasons why our LEGAL ADVISOR DISTRICT III· BEN JARMA, CHMN., 9512 fraternals in Texas have a good operat­ (817) 778-5228 LEASIDE DR., DALLAS, TX 75238 - (214) ing reputation with the State Board of 348-1514.

P.O. Box 5220 Temple, Texas 76505 DISTRICT IV • RAYMONDPAVLISKA,505 Insurance Commission.

SO. CEDAR,SEYMOUR,TX 76380 LET US KEEP THAT STATUS! DIRECTORS DISTRICT V • HELEN HEGWOOD, SBC., ANDREW VAVRA 6702 LINDY ANN LN., HOUSTON,TX 77008 DISTRICT I Several decades ago, a group of - (713) 864-0489 HomePhone: (409) 272-8043 DISTRICT VI· JEROMEJ. HLAVATY,BOX prominent and respected men set out to Rt. 2, Box 37, Caldwell,TX 77836 174, LOLITA,TX 77971 establish a business. Although they WILLIE E.KOHUTEK DISTRICT VII - PAULINE BAYER, RT. 2, had different ideas as to how it was to DISTRICT li BOX 154-A,FLORESVIJ.LB,TX 78114 HomePhone: (817) 593-4115 function, they possessed a set of com­ STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR Rt. 2, Box 320, Buckholts,TX 76518 CLAUDETTE REESE, 112 EAST KILLEN, mon principles and ideals. Already TEMPLE, TX 76501 - (817) 773-1575 HOME: having the site of the business, their CYRILL (SID) POKLADNIK (817) 774-8912 DISTRICT Ill first job was to decide the type of or­ DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS Office Phone: (214) 741-1874 DISTRICT I • SUSAN SKRABANEK,RT. 2, ganization they desired, the service it 2924 Elm se, Dallas, TX 75226 BOX 13, CALDWELL,TX 77836 - (409) 272- would render to society and also how HomePhone: (214) 686-8604 3440 Home: 3924 Barnes Bridge Rd. DISTRICT II· PATSYKOSLOVSKY,1309 B. it would affect future generations.

Dallas, TX 75228 CENTRAL, TEMPLE, TX 76501 - (817)774- Thousands of individuals were made STANLEY BROZ 8488 stockholders and the dividends were DISTRICT IV DISTRICT III - BESSIE PETR, 5406 MOR­ HomePhone: (915) 442-3271 immeasurable.

It has proven to be one NINGSIDE, DALLAS, TX 75206 - (214) 826Lowake, TX 76855 of the most beneficial institutions in 3557 LOUIS HANUS DISTRICT IV - SANDRA JANSA, 6617 the history of mankind. This business, DISTRICT V PLAINVIEW, SAN ANGELO, TX 76904 - in which millions of us have an inter­ HomePhone: (713) 862-6866 (915) 658-8045 1700W.T.C. Jester #1100 DISTRICT V • MARIE STAYTON, 206 est today, is called the United States of Houston,TX 77008 AMUNDSON, HOUSTON, TX 77009 - (713) America.

MATT S. VANl~K 694-2734 The ideals and beliefs of the DISTRICT VI DISTRICT VI - ANITA ROYE, 1600 LYNN, founders of our country were summed Home Phone: (512) 578-2687 EL CAMPO,TX 77467- (409) 543-4884 1009Northgate,Victoria, TX 7790I documents as the DISTRICT VII • MRS. MAXINEPAVLISKA, up in such RT. 2, BOX 151, FLORESVILLE,TX 78114 - Mayflower Compact, the Declaration THELMA HRNCIR (512) 393-2030 DISTRICT Vil of Independence, and our Constitution.

LIBRARY, AR('HIVES, MUSEUM HomePhone: (512) 241-3114 The Bill of Rights, standing for the ThelmaBartosh,MuseumCurator 3102Vicksburg,Corpus Christi,TX 78410 Office: (817) 773-1575,P.O. Box 100 conception that the individual is im­ Temple,TX 76503 PUBLICATION COMMITTEE portant, has guaranteed us economic as .DISTRICT I - MELVIN H. SKRABANEK, Sales Representatives Assistance well as political freedom. This in tum SEC. - P.O. BOX 490, CALDWELL,TX 77836 MondaythroughFriday, 8 a.m, to 5 p.m, has encouraged the principle of free - (409) 567-3664 1-800-72-SPJST DISTRICT II • DOROTHYPECHAL, ROUTE enterprise which is responsible for the After Office Hours and/orWeekendsCall 3, BOX 748, TEMPLE, TX 76501 - (817) 985DISTRICT3 development of our natural resources, 2545 Jim Wiest - (817) 859-5.955 scientific advancements, and our high DISTRICT III • ALBÉRT L. BANIK, V. DISTRICT5 ' CHMN., ROUTE I, BOX 283, WEST, TX standard of living. Other ideals Helen Hegwood- (713) 864-0489 76691 - (8 t 7) 826-5683 DISTRICTS6 & 7 enumerated in the Bill of Rights have DISTRICT IV • ANGELINE KRISTINEK, JeromeHlavaty - (512) 874-4461 encouraged our system of public CHMN.,ROUTE 7, BOX 834, LUBBOCK,TX ALL OTHER DISTRICTS CALL education and many other institutions 79401- (806) 763-0047 Gene McBride(817) 859-5855 DISTRICT V - TOMMIELOSTAK, P.O. BOX working for the betterment of the UNSOLICITED MATE.RIALS FOR PUBLICATION 194, DANBURY,TX 77534 - (409) 922-1244 citizens.

CANNOT BE RETURNED UNLESS SUPFlCIENT DISTRICT VI· SOPHIEDYBALA,H.C.R. 61, POSTAGE IS ATIACHED. THIS INCLUDES PICTURES. When we think of citizenship and our BOX 72A, GANADO, TX 77962 - (512) 771- THE EXPENSE OF PUBLISHING ENGAGEMENT AND WEDDING PICTURES MUST BE BORNE BY THE 2598 duties as such, voting, serving on SF..NDBR. DISTRICT VII - BETTY JURICA, ROUTE 2, CHANGES OF ADDRESS AND CORRESPONDENCE juries, acting as public officers, and BOX 899, CORPUS, CHRISTI, TX 78410 - CONCERNING DE.LIVERYOF 111B VESTNIK MUST BB paying taxes usually come to mind SENT TO THE SUPREME LODGE, BOX 100, TEMPLE, (512) 265-9018 TX76503.

VESTNIK (USPS 658480) ls published weekly except the second week of June and third week of August by VESTNIK, P.O. Box 85, West, TX 76691-0085.Subserlptlon rates are $14 per year beginning July 1, non-members only. Members fee Is paid as part of the in­ surance fee collected by the Supreme Lodge SPJST, 520 North Main, Temple, TX 76501.

Second-class postage paid at Temple, TX and additional malling offices.

POSTMASTER: Send address , changes to VESTNIK, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503· 0100.

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PAID SUBSCRIPTIONSAND ADVERTISING MATIER SHOULD BE ADDRESSEDTO THE VESTNIK, P.O. BOX 85, WEST, TX 76691.

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first. These specific tasks of the citizen rate of the utmost importance, but be­ hind them stands life itself. This is the art of living a good and clean life,

worthy of the human race. If the ideals, morals, and character of in­ dividuals are not above reproach, neither will be the policies of the Government or Country.

Too many U.S. citizens may be found going about their daily activities week after week with little or no thought nor care as to the issues of government and politics and to world affairs. Such a person casually com­ ments to an equally disinterested friend on some social problem or a scandal among government officials; but if asked what he intends doing about it, he would answer with the familiar curt reply: "What could I do?

I am only one human being, and be­ sides, I know nothing about such mat­ ters.

Such attitudes are most dangerous to a society such as ours.

Remembering, that United States was founded upon the principle that society is made up of individuals, each citizen should make it his or her responsibility to know as much as possible about government and assume the duties and responsibities that citizenship entails.

He must be an active citizen interest­ ing himself in local, state , and nation­ al government, voting, wisely, thinking, speaking, and acting to preserve and strengthen freedom, equality, and opportunity for each in­ dividual. Freedom for individuals car­ ries with it an equal responsibility to use that freedom wisely, Therefore, if we wish to remain free, -we must faith­ fully fulfill our responsibilities as free persons. The average citizen cannot be expected to solve all the problems of the intricate art of government, but should study and determine the general principles of government. The right to vote is the individual's most potent weapon in the protection of rights and freedoms. To be effective such a weapon must be constantly and wisely used with party affiliations disregarded in some instances. The United States must consist of an alert, active, and in­ telligent mass of citizens.

Most of us have confidence in our­ selves and our country. We do not claim perfection, but we have faith in our ability to move forward, to im­ prove and to grow. However, self­ satisfaction can do much to endanger a democracy as proven by the fall of Athens and others of the great civiliza­ tions that existed years ago. A certain feeling of optimism or faith as to the condition of the country must be main­ tained, but not without facing reality.

Whenever people reach this state they are unwilling to accept changes and their culture in apt to become stagnant or even decay. · If we understand and guide our lives by the principles upon which the United States was founded, we will be helping to make not only our country, but the world a better place in which to live. Because man's horizons have expanded, what happens in the world affects us and our actions affect the world. Each one of us has a. respon­ sibility to act, and to encourage his country to act, so that freedom and cooperation will be encouraged among the people and nations of the world.

Below is a poem by Margaret Fromme which illustrates the goal which should be in the heart of every citizen: "Our task is not to build the highest building; The longest bridge; the finest road; The most modern house; but to build a world; Where everyone has the highest ideals, The fullest life, the education to fit them for the best way of living; And where every house is a home."

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The SPJST Monthly Insurance Report As Of 3/31/91 *TOP SALES REPRESENTATIVES BASED ON:* DISTRICTl DISTRICT2 DISTRICT3 DISTRICT4 DISTRICTS DISTRICT6 DISTRICT7 DISTRICT9

AMOUNT OF EARNED PREMIUM

NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS

Doris Eckermann Raymond Prasatik: Freddie Kaluza Martha Broz RosieTumis James·Bacak Jarolyn Popp Home Office

Lola Vavra Rubie Volek Freddie Kaluza M. Broz/L. Jansa/W. Shockley Lorenda Baldwin A. Merta/O. Steffek Tillie Koch Home Office

MONTH-TO-DATETOTALS FOR * INSURANCEWRITTEN ANDISSUED * DIST. APPS. INS. WRITTEN INS.ISSUED 1 2

14 26 23 7 29 12 8

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$227,500.00 964,000.00 452,500.00 100,000.00 792,000.00 280,000.00 197,000.00 0.00

$272,500.00 744,000.00 446,500.00 280,000.00 788,000.00 58,000.00 175,000.00 22,500.00

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$3,013,00.00

$2,786,500.00

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YEAR-TO-DATETOTALS FOR * INSURANCEWRITTEN ANDISSUED* DIST. APPS. INS. WRITTEN INS.ISSUED 1 2

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5 6 7 9

Totals

48 92 117 30 105 38 20 3

$1,407,500.00 2,826,000.00 2,451,000.00 815,000.00 3,418,000.00 967,000.00 439,500.00 52,500.00

$1,200,000.00 1,986,000.00 1,768,000.00 690,000.00 2,662,000.00 593,000.00 402,500.00 52,5000.00

$12,376,500.00

$9,354,000.00

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From the Financial Secretary's Office CURRENT ACTIVITY OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH, 1991 Bonds Certificate Loans Mortgage Loans Certificate of Deposit Common Stock Flex Annuities Withdrawal Annuities Bonus Death Claims Matured Endowments Premium Refund Bond Expense Surrender Values Reinsurance Decrease in Bonds by Amort.

Actuary Advertising Appraisal Expense Commissions Contributions "District Youth Counselors District Allocations Society Automobile Expense Fraternal Activities Hospitalization Liability Insurance Legal Service Expense Medical Exams Non-Medical Exams Museum Operating Expense Office Maintenance Membership Dues Office Rent Expense Vestnik Vestnik Postage Organizational Expense

DEBITS $1,288,294.95 4,000.03

CREDITS 10,199.84 162,063.72 791,572.22

49,026.36 3,827.46 199.98 71,102.78 8,813.00 52,545.98 4.50 43,969.11 16.264.14 65.13 4,074.65 1,774.46 1,145.98 29,410.78 13,666.00 1,106.81 1,600.00 718.64 1,247.68 10,621.65 2,097.00 1,594.50 1,740.67 550.83 13.34 40,767.16 110.00 6,000.00

Postage Salaries Office Supplies Tax: FICA, TEC & PUTA Telephone Travel-Officers & Directors Travel-State Field Manager Travel-State Youth Director Research & Development Workshops Youth Activities Office Rent Horne Account Expense SP JST Scholarship Annuities Annuity Withdrawal Expense UL Withdrawal Expense Dividends REO Taxes, Ins. Loss on Sale of Stock Dist. Fraternal Activity Coord.

Mortgage Loan Expense Bond Interest Certificate Loan Interest Certificate of Deposit Interest Increase In Bonds By Amort.

Premiums Royalties & Minerals Prem. Income- Pd-Up Additions Application Fee Decrease In Book Value Of Preferred Stock Outside Legal Service Expense Cash 2-28-91 Credits Debits Cash Balance 3-31-91

25.66 5,000.00 11,252.30

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Assets: Cash Bonds Mortgage Loans

61.22 63,679.43 1,832.62 5,204.43 2,680.71 1,381.32 355.30 28.50 1,944.37 1,566.52 14,255.29 6,000.00 3,941.58 1,540.00 98,476.45 459.21 1,260.30 4,280.00 2,163.15 78,697.45 52.20 229,021.30 225,942.01 7,036.32 3,914.97 98.04 246,915.83 9,076.86 36,251.79 3,709.40 390.26 214.77 $1,850,840.22 $77,522.09 1,838,058.69 + 1,850,840.22$64,740.56 64,740.56 36, 146,208.78 31,600,652. 76

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Certificate Loans Stock Certificate of Deposit Home Office Building Real Estate Owned EDP Equipment Furniture & Office Equipment

1,422,696.41 879,681.92 541,641.38 872,882.22 350,173.56 137,313.74 123,633.15 $72,139,624.48

Fraternally, Jerry Mikulas Financial Secretary -SPJST-

100 Percent SPJST Families ATTENTION: ALL MEMBERS

MORE STATE STRAIGHT DOMINO PLAYERS.

THE SUPREME LODGE HAS APPROVED A PLAN TO RECOGNIZE ALL 100 PERCENT SPJST FAMILIES. A FORM WILL BE PUBLISHIED IN THE VESTNIK FOR EACH FAMILY TO FILL OUT. DETAILS ARE BEING WORKED OUT AS TO HOW RECOGNITION WILL BE GIVEN. WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR PARTICIPATION. FRATERNALLY, HOWARD B. LESHIKAR PRESIDENT -SPJST-

FIRST ANNUAL SPJST STATE Horseshoe Tournament SPJST LODGE N0.17, NEW TABOR SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 1991 LIMITED TO MEMBERS AGE 16 AND OVER SIX TEAMS PER LODGE FOR MORE INFORMATIONANDREGISTRATION CONTACT: FRANK AT THE HOME OFPICE (817)773-1575 -SPJST-

Family Fun And Important SPJST Dates April 14 •• Annual Picpic; Noon Meal and Auction, Lodge 38, Kovar.

April 27 •• State Horseshoe Tournament, Lodge 17, New Tabor May 5 ·• Regtstratton. 11 a.m. for Horseshoe Tournament, l p.m.; Annual May Fete: Crowning of Queens, 3 p.m.; Dance, 6-10 p.m. with music h~· Jodie .Jay Band at Lodge 29, Taylor May 11 •• SPJST Tarok Tournament, Lodge 49, Rowena May 19 •• SPJST Annual Lodge Picnic, Lodge 80, Holland May 19 •• Third Annual Polka Fest; Inez, Texas, 1:00-8:00 p.m., sponsored by Placedo SPJST Lodge 9.7 & Inez SPJST Lodge 143 June 2 •• SPJST Annual Lodge Picnic, Lodge 47, Seaton -SPJST-

Straight Domino Tournament (Continued from Page 1)

THE PLAYERS at the SPJST State Straight Domino Tournament keeping their minds on the game. tournament. The fun and fratemalism was enjoyed by all players. A "Thank You" to Lodge No. 29 and their mem­ bers for an outstanding job in hosting the tournament, to Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar and Direc­ tor Andy Vavra and Willie E. Kohutek for coming to visit with the players.

A sincere "Thank You" to all the members who participated and traveled long distances to play in the State Straight Domino Tournament.

Fraternally, Frank Klinkovsky State FAC -SPJST-

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THESE MEMBERS of Lodge 29, Taylor prepared a delicious meal consist­ ing of roast beef and potatoes plus all the trimmings, L to R: Jimmie Shep­ pard, Kathryn Adamek, Lillian Achs, Edith Shiller, A.C. Matthews and Lillie Kruger; others helping and not pictured included Michael Kaiser, Otis Lehmann, Edmund Tate, Jerry Tallas, Edwin Adamek, Melvin Steger and Frances Tallas.

Agenda of District III Spring Meeting April 14, 1991- Lodge No.154, Fort Worth 10:00 - 11 :00 -- Registration for Meeting, Horseshoes, Quilts and Coffee and Kolache 11:00 -- Meeting Called to Order by President Gladys Yates Pledge and SPJST Youth Club Pledge by Flag Bearer Meribeth Novak Welcome by Lodge 154 President Jerry Milan Response by 1st Vice President Justine Andreason Approval of Fall Minutes -- Secretary Patricia Sill Reading of Correspondence -- Secretary Patricia Sill Treasurer Report -- Treasurer Albert Banik Audit Report -- Audit Committee Reports from District Officers -- President Gladys Yates and Ist Vice President Justine Andreason Horseshoe and Quilt Participants Fraternal Activities Coordinators for 1990 Departed Members' Memorial Service -- 2nd Vice President George Pauling Honor 50-Year Members -- District III Director Cyrill "Sid" Pokladník Break for Lunch -(Roast pork/sauerkraut/dumplings with potatoes, green beans, salad, tea or coffee and dessert; adults -- $5.00 and children under 12 years of age, $3.50 per plate) Roll Call of Lodges -- Secretary Patricia Sill Youth Program and Meeting -- Lodge 154 Youth Supreme Lodge Officer -- Legal Advisor Sidney Kacir District III Director -- Cyrill "Sid" Pokladnik Rest Homes' Director -- George Pauling Committee Reports: By-Laws -- Jerry Milan Finance -- Larry Laznovsky Publications -- Albert Banik Insurance -- Ben Jarma Editor -- Rudy J. Sefcik Introduction of Visitors = lst Vice Pres. Justine Andreason Audit Committee Old Business New Business Youth Report -- District Youth Director Bessie Petr Appointment of Nominating Committee Announcement of Quilt Winners -· Justine Andreason Selection of Site for Fall Meeting Adjournment Horseshoe Contest Please be sure to attend this very important District III meeting, in order to honor our 50-year members; also, the contests are fun for all.

Pat Sill District III Secretary -SPJST-

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District IV Meeting To Be Hosted By Lodge No. 160, San Angelo Dear Supreme Lodge Officers and Members of District IV: The officers of Lodge 160, San An­ gelo invite the Supreme Lodge officers and their spouses and all District IV members and their families to the 1991 spring meeting on Sunday, April 28 at Wall Fire Hall in Wall located a few miles out of San Angelo just off High­ way 87 South. We also extend an in­ vitation to Editor and Mrs. Sefcik to join us for the day.

Registration will begin at 11 a.m.

Lodge 160 will serve a free noon meal and the meeting will begin at 1:30 p.m. · All youth leaders of District IV are invited with their youth to come and participate in the youth program.

Youth leaders, please contact your District IV Youth Counselor Sandra Jansa at 915-658-8045 or write her at 6617 Plainview Drive, San Angelo, Texas 76904.if your youth plan to par­ ticipate in the program.

Lodge 160 is looking forward to having many of you to come join in all the fellowship, food and business on Sunday, April 28th at Wall.

Members of Lodge 160, please read the other letter in the VESTNIK for additional information for all of you.

Fraternally, Diana Pelzel District IV Secretary -SPJST-

Lodge 25, Ennis Honors Members

FIFTY· YEAR PIN RECIPIENTS in attendance at March meeting held recently in Ennis, L to R: Brother Edwin Langer, Brother Anton C. Cikanek, Sister Vlasta Sramek, Sister Dorothy Marie Prachy) and Presi· dent Ernest Haskovec.

Lodge No. 88, Houston News

Lodge No.107, Floresville

We lost two members from Lodge 88 in a couple of days. Mrs. Rose Lodge 107 held its regular meeting Jungbauer, 84, of Houston died March on March 10, 1991.

President Bayer called the meeting to 21, 1991. She was preceded in death order.

Pledge was led by FAC Trey by her husband, Joe, in 1983. She was Bielefeld. a member of Christ The King Catholic Church, SPJST Lodge No. 88, and the Regular business was conducted with KJZT. She is survived by her daughter, reports and correspondence from of­ Ann Nell and her husband, Emil ficers and committees.

Kuropata; son, Joe Jr. and his wife, The barbecue shed is nearing com­ Jean; a son, Victor and wife, Lucille pletion and it will add to the ap­ from Gonzales; also five grandchildren pearance of the grounds and provide a and two great-grandchildren, and useful facility for those wishing to rent many other relatives and friends. A the hall for their activities.

Vigil was held at Heights Funeral The roof also needed repair and the Home on March 22, and burial was in bid was let with work beginning the Shiner. Mrs. Rose was a very sweet following week. person and all of us who knew her will A report was given from those at­ miss her. Lodge 88 members extend tending the Officers' Workshop in Holland. their deep sympathy to her family.

On March 26, 1991 E. Dean Evetts, The. youth club 'report showed the 77, died after a long illness. He's sur­ project for April and the remainder of vived by his devoted wife, Faye, and the year to be: "Save the Earth." Cans, two sons, Charles and wife, Mary of newspaper and plastic will be col­ Katy, Texas and Ronald and wife, lected. A tree is to be planted to help Nancy of Houston; also four clean the air for future generations. granddaughters, one brother, William Our next meeting will be held on of Gatesville, Texas. He was an SPJST April 14th; youth club meets at 2:00 p.m.; entertainment and games at 3:00 Lodge 88 member. His funeral was at p.m., and adult lodge meeting at 4:00 11:30 a.m. on March 28, at p.m.

Earthman's-Hunter's Creek with Rev. At this April 14th meeting four of Msgr. Vincent Rizzotto from St. Cecelia Catholic Church officiating. our members will be honored with 50Interment was in the Houston National year awards. The recipients of the awards as well as members of their Cemetery.

Lodge 88 sympathizing with you, families are invited to join us at this Faye, and your family, also in losing presentation. Refreshments and a so­ your brother, John Kocurek, within a cial will follow the meeting.

We're looking forward to having all week. Sometimes our burdens are our memberspresent at this meeting. heavy. My God bless you!

Fraternally, I was informed about a Blue Room Pauline Pavliska Party on Sunday, April 28, 1991 at -SPJSTLodge from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Margaret Allbritton, the Blue Room Chairman and Assistant Roy Stonaker engaged Ed Kadlecek and the Village Band from New Braunfels, Texas for the dance playing mixed music and you· must come and hear that great band. The tickets are $12.50 a person which includes cocktails, dinner and dancing. Tickets are on sale in the At our March meeting it was voted lodge office until April 18th. Ed is a that our APRIL meeting will be held home-boy and that always means a lot. on April 16 instead- of April 9 as On March 29 (Good Friday), the originally planned. It will be at Lodge S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home in Needville 84, 2625 Floyd Street at 7:30 p.m. held a birthday party for those who The March meeting opened with the had birthdays in March. This included Pledge of Allegiance, reading of my precious Grandma Ida Hanka who, minutes and the treasurer's report. at 96 years, outlived her insurance A moment of silence was observed policy. 1 will get some pictures and for deceased members, William write about her life, later.

Kucera, Frank Joe Petrik and Iva Ber­ Remember: "Peace is not a season, it nice Mitchell. is a way of life."

Fifty-year members were announced and will received their pins in the mail Fraternally submitted by as they requested. They are Agnes Gaj­ Pearl Hanka, 2nd Vice President dica, Evelyn Peabody, Jeraldine Hutka -SPJSTand Marian Miller Nesuda.

Brother Arnold Vrla is progressing well after his hip surgery, also Sister Helen Vrla after her knee operation.

We hope to see both of them "back in the swing of things" very soon.

Please remember the date change for April -- April 16th. Hope to see all of you then.

Fraternally, Rose Ann Parma, Reporter SPJST Lodge No. 100, Sebesta will -SPJSTmeet on Wednesday, April 17thto vote on disbanding. All members are urged to be present.

The meeting is scheduled to begin at INTEREST RATE FOR 7 :00 p.m. and will be held at the office ANNUITIES of Bennie F. Sebesta in Snook, Texas.

NOTICE! Lodge 130, Dallas Meeting Changed

MEMBERS AND GUESTS also attending Lodge 25 meeting at Ennis.

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Lodge No. 79, Corpus Christi Dear Members: The monthly meeting for April is scheduled for Sunday, April 21 at 2 p.m. at the SPJST-Sokol Hall on 5502 Kostoryz Road. After the meeting, there will be a "svacina" for which each family is asked to bring goodies to eat, such as sandwiches and/or sweets. We would like to see more members attending our meetings. For more information, you may call Presi­ dent Eugene Hmcir at 241-3114 or

Secretary Helen Pavelka at 387-1384.

We congratulate our lodge member, Brother David Kucera, for his winning first place in the SPJST Taroky Tour­ nament recently. The beautiful lodge trophy he won is on display in the dis­ play case at SPJST-Sokol Hall located on 5502 Kostoryz Road. Good work, David! We are proud of his ac­ complishment!

See you all on Sunday, April 21st.

Fraternally, Helen Pavelka Secretary/Reporter -SPJST-

INTEREST RATE FOR UNIVERSAL l.IFE 8 % annualized effective through 4-30-91 -SPJST-

Special Notice Members Lodge No. 100, Sebesta

Fraternally, Bennie F. Sebesta President -SPJST-

7.6 % annualized effective through 4-30-91 -SPJST-

6/VĚSTNÍK-Wednesday,

April 10, 1991

Lodge 133, San Antonio Celebrates Anniversary The members of SPJST Lodge 133 met for a luncheon on March 17, 1991 to celebrate the 74th anniversary of the founding of our lodge. Thirty-eight j members and nine guests attended.

Among the guests were. Ann Valis, Louis and Theresa Jasek celebrated Ernest and Ophie Popp, Mrs. Hazel their 22nd wedding anniversary in Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Baker and March.

Adela Popp. · Members who celebrated their an­ niversaries in March included Joe and Adela Holub (51 years), Louis and Thresea Jasek (22 years), Emil and Kathleen Matula (11 year) and Ed and Rhonda Mazac (l year).

A report on the sick list included that Brother Joe Stryk would be undergo­ ing surgery in the next week. Sister Mary Kostelnik is still in the nursing home and recuperating from a stroke.

Brother and Sister Kleprlik are still in Heartland of San Antonio. They are in . good spirits. We certainly miss these members at our meetings.

The main topic of discussion was the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the founding of Lodge 133 in March Brother Don Netek led our members 1992. The president appointed various in an invocation and the singing of committees for the occasion and asked "God Bless America" in honor of members to join one of the commit­ our American troops. tees.

Lodge 133 will be represented in the ~Ul·" Ul "42" Domino Tournament by Alvin Schimcek, Frances Schimcek, Anthony Trilicek and Alma Trilicek. Brother and Sister Schimcek will also play in the straight tournament. Brother Emil Matula reported on the Taroky Tourna­ ment. All players had an enjoyable time.

Brother Anthony Trilicek then presented the "Fraternalist of the Year" for Lodge 133, Emil Matula an award certificate and an SPJST jacket.

Brother Trilicek thanked Brother Emil for all the contributions he has made to the SPJST. 'Split the Poť was shared by Ernest Popp and Michelle Popp. Attendance prizes were won by Don Netek-1st; Valerie Popp-2nd and Gertrude Pavlis­ ka-3rd. The attendance prize donated

by Don and Marie Netek was won by Theresa Jasek.

After the meeting the members en­ joyed refreshments and a games party.

Our next meeting will be on April 21, 1991. Join us! We'd love to see you.

Respectfully submitted, Jarolyn Popp -SPJST-

Lodge No. 1~4, Fort Worth

Marie and Don Netek pose in front of the banner supporting our Desert Storm troops made by their grandson Jason Netek.

President Anthony Trilicek convened the meeting at 1:45 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance. Brother Don Netek then led the members in an in­ vocation for the safe return of our troops from the Middle East and the singing of "God Bless America." Spe­ cial thanks is extended to Jason Netek, the grandson of Don and Marie Netek, who made a special banner for the oc­ casion in . honor of our American

"Fraternalist of the Year" for Lodge Trilicek. Karen Popp and Michelle 133, Brother Emil Matula (left) ac­ Popp, granddaughters of Brother cepts the congratulations of the Emil look on. lodge from President Anthony

Youth Members Michelle Popp and Taylor Popp celebrated their March birthdays with Alma Trilicek and Ann Valis.

troops.

The secretary read a brief history of Lodge 133. There were corrections and additions made to the account. Brother Matula commented that there would be corrections made in order to provide an accurate account for the 75th celebration brochure.

After the meeting, entertainment was provided by Brother Charlie Kurtz on the accordian and singers Don Netek and Viola Kurtz. We cer­ tainly enjoyed it.

Members present at the meeting who

Brother and Sister Joe Holub celebrated March birthdays included celebrate their Slst wedding an­ Taylor Popp, Michelle Popp, Alma niversary in March.

Trilicek and guest, Ann Valis.

Horseshoe winners were: 1st place=Ríchard Harris and Jim Mason 2nd place--Jerry Milan and Tony Al­ holm Raw eggs toss winners in the adult ladies' team were: 1st place=Leslie Poindexter and Martha Milan 2nd place--Kay Griffin and Lisa Mc­ creery 3rd place--Marilyn Milan and Roxanne Ellwanger Men's Team: lst place--Rome and Tai Milan 2nd place--Jason Barber and David Hofer 3rd place--C'L. Gage and Billy Sanders Mixed men and women's team: Ist ptace=Leslíe Poindexter and Tai

Milan 2nd place--Bobby and Carolyn Cleveland 3rd place=Donna and Tony Martin

They are all looking forward to next Dear Members and Friends: year.

We hope you all had a wonderful Our young member Abbe Eaton from Easter.

Chicago has been visiting her Our Easter picnic was a big success. grandmother Mary Jean Stoeppelman We had perfect weather and a large at­ and family and great-grandmother tendance. It was good having guests Mary Renfro all week on her spring from out-of-town, namely, Tony Al­ break. Her mother, Kelly Eaton, was holm and his wife Kathy and three glad she was in Fort Worth because sons Timothy, Danny and Matthew last Wednesday a tornado struck their from Glen Ellyn, Illinois, who also gym in Elmhurst, Illinios with heavy visited for a week with Roy and Lydia damage and luckily no one was in­ Alholm of Colleyville; and Frank and jured.

Nita Houzvichka of Dallas and Rudy We still have members with and Millie Wruble of Lodge 92, and whatever it is going around; Rosie Bill Griffin, Lisa and Mark Mccreery Steinman's turned out to be pneumonia of Dallas. They were guests in the and Sister Jeanie Mason also has home of Koy and Lee Griffin and Joey pneumonia, so to all our sick, get well Milan and friend from New Orleans. soon!

They were guests of Frankie and Mar­ We extend our congratulations to tha Milan. They all really enjoyed the Brother Josh Milan of Boswell High afternoon.

School who did an outstanding perfor­ We had plenty of good food and the mance in the gymnastic meet at Irving games were fun and exciting.

High School. He won first place in The winners in the egg hunt in five of six events, placed second in the younger group were: other event. So complete was the 1st place ~-Elizabeth Steinman dominance of Brother Milan which he 2nd place--Russell Wooten finished almost seven points ahead of 3rd place--Elizabeth Herz the second place finisher. He also had 4th plaoe--Appa Steinman led his high school team to the State 5th place--Billy Wade Sanders meet. He is a good instructor at Sokol The older group winners were: Fort Worth. Keep up the good work.

1st place--Míchael Laymance We are proud of you!

2nd place=Michael Laymance Congratulations also to Josh Milan 3rd place=Sarah Pace and to Sister Pam Franks who won 4th place=Shane Pace fourth place in State Taroky Tourna­ 5th place-Brandie Mason ment.

The beer hunt was a first place tie Remember our District III meeting with Rome Milan and Tai Milan. That on Sunday, April 14th. We'll have a was a sight to see. quilt and horseshoe contest.

Wednesday, April 10, 1991-VĚSTNÍK/7 We hope to have a good dinner.

Details will be in the Vestnik by our District III secretary.

So until-v-keep smiling.

Fraternally, Mary Pavey -SPJST-

Lodge No. 160, San Angelo Dear Members of Lodge 160, San An­ gelo: On Sunday, April 28, your lodge will be hosting the District IV spring meet­ ing at Wall. Registration will begin at 11 a.m. with your lodge serving a free meal at noon. The meeting is scheduled at 1 :30 p.m.

The officers are asking each family of our lodge to bring a dessert for our dinner and join us in fellowship at the Wall Fire Hall on Sunday, April 28th.

Also as a reminder, if any member has a new 911 address which has not been reported to either the Supreme Lodge or your local lodge, please see that you do so as soon as possible. The deadline is nearing when the new ad­ dresses must be used to get your mail delivered. The address for Supreme Lodge is P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 or contact me at the phone number or address below.

Fraternally, Diana Pelzel, Dist. IV Sec. 123 TY.ler Terrace San Angelo, Texas 76905 Phone:915-653-9844 -SPJST-

Lodge Rozkvět No. 172, Pasadena We held our regular monthly meeting Wednesday, March .27th, but before the meeting started we bad our "surprise supper," which was a poor boy sandwich with · all the trimmings; also had plenty salads, desserts and all kinds of pastries. Thanks to everybody for bringing them. Also thanks to Brother Jerry Dressler, Brother Willie Walla and others who helped make sandwiches which were good and en­ joyed by a fine crowd. This was good proof of what a surprise supper will turn out to be.

President Brother Dressler called the meeting to order in Czech and English at 7:30 p.m. and also welcomed the guests.

Brother Alvin Sefcik led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag, and a mo­ ment of silent prayer was held for our deceased brothers and sisters.

Then, the secretary read the minutes which were accepted as read; also read all letters received.

The names of new members and tran­ fers were read, and they were all voted on and accepted.

The treasurer gave her report, and all the committees gave theirs; these were good reports to hear, and thanks to all for the good work.

The Board of Trustees gave a report that the additional parking lot topping is under construction and will be ready soon with this addition of 12,500 square feet space and the rest of the parking lot should take care of all parking problems; also, all of our drainage ditches will be cleaned.

President Dressler called on District V Director Louis Hanus to speak to the members; it was enjoyed by all and glad to have you, Brother Louis.

Then Sister Bobbye Johnson thanked the members for all the good work they do for our lodge. She then read two poems that are appropriate for all hard-working members which was lots

of humor and truth in each poem. The members enjoyed it and asked Sister Bobbye Johnson to read some more poems at our next meeting. Thank you Sister Bobbye for your good spirit and moral builder to the members.

Sunday, April 14, a dinner/dance so­ cial will be held at our lodge's Grand Ballroom at 3609 Preston in Pasadena, Texns. Roast beef dinner from 1:00 p.m to J:OO p.m. and dance from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m, with music by River Road Boys. Admission to dinner and dance is $6.00 per person; dance only, $4.00 per person. Local Lodge No. 172 due-paying members --NO CHARGE.; phone (713) 487-3297. Also, at this so­ cial, four members will be presented with their 50-year pin so all of you come and enjoy a good afternoon.

Our next regular monthly meeting will be April 24th at 7:30 p.m., so all of you come and support your lodge.

The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.

Fraternally, Alvin J. Sefcik, Reporter

Lodge No. 186, Caldwell Dear Readers: Our meeting on March 26, 1991 was called to order by President O.T. Wine.

Pledge of Allegiance was led by Sister Genny Hamm.

Minutes of our last meeting were read by Secretary-Treasurer Genny Hamm. They were approved by our members.

The report was given on income and

expenditures and they were also ap­ proved.

We had a new member, Vanola Sesock, voted on and accepted by the members.

We also elected a new secretary and treasurer, Sister Genny Hamm.

Our next meeting was set for April 9, 1991 at 6 p.m.

We had no further business so the meeting was adjourned with friendship, love and loyalty.

Fraternally, Lydie Supak, Reporter -SPJST-

Round Rock SPJST Holds Turfgrass Conference

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DINNER-DANCE SOCIAL SUNDAY, APRIL 14, 1991 ROAST BEEF DINNER, 1:00-3:00 DANCE 3:00-7:00

Music By: RIVER ROAD BOYS, C&W ADMISSION: DINNER-DANCE DANCE ONLY

$6.00 $4.00

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THE TURFGRASS KEEPERS take a break during the conference. (Unfer­ tunately, the other photos couldn't be processed--Ed) The Third Annual Professional Grounds Maintenance Conference was recently held at the SPJST Round Rock Hall. This annual event was sponsored by the Willíamson County Extension Service.

Mayor Mike Robinson welcomed the 550 ground maintenance professionals.

The turfgrass keepers listened to the experts discuss items such as water conservation in the landscape, playing environmental impact on golf courses.

The program has been approved for three hours of credit with the Struc­ tural Pest Control Board and 4.5 hours of Continuing Education credits with the Texas Department of Agriculture.

This was a very important learning experience to all who attended.

All attending would agree that the Round Rock SPJST made it possible for them to hold a successful con­ ference.

Fraternally, Deborah Rohlack, Secretary -SPJST-

Vrla had restorative knee surgery and I believe she is now at home. Sister LODGE 172 DUE-PAYING Mary Novak is still on the sick list.

MEMBERS; NO CHARGE We voted not to give birthday cards to members, except to those who are un­ SPJST GRAND BALLROOM able to attend the meetings. "Happy 3609 PRESTON ROAD Birthday" was sung to March birthday PASADENA; PHONE 487-3297 celebrants.

Quilt was quilted for Sister Mildred B.Y.O.B.; BEER/SET-UPS Trojacek. Enough quilt blocks were AVAILABLE completed by our sisters to make a -SPJSTquilt for the Polka Festival. In fact, we have more than enough. We will decide what to do with the extra blocks. Sisters Stacie Hejny and Mildred Trojacek completed a quilt, (their donation) to the Sokol opening.

Lodge 179, Warrenton held its Tickets for the quilt drawing are for regular meeting on March 14 at 7 p.m. sale. Sisters gave several nice gift President Harold Bergmann called the items to donate to the bazaar at the meeting to order, followed by the opening. We voted to place a half-page Pledge of Allegiance.

Congratulatory ad in the Souvenir Pro­ Alfred and Gladys Baach were wel­ gram for the Sokol Grand Opening, comed as new transfer members from April 19, 20 and 21. Sister Georgia Lodge 88, Houston because they now Tupy donated a lovely gift for our spe­ make their home in Shelby, Texas. cial fund. Sister Louise Vlacilek was A donation has been made to the the lucky winner. Sister Liddie Scholarship Fund and one to The Little Pavelka donated two items to the spe­ League. Another fund has been set cial fund. They were won by Sisters aside for Junior Livestock Show of Libbie Elsik and Georgia Tupy. Sister The Ennis Sewing Circle met March Fayette County.

Sidney Bridewell furnished a door Members agreed that instead of 14th. We had a very good attendance prize. The winner was Sister Sadie donating goods to the bake sale each but I failed to get the number. Presi­ Kubin. dent Sadie Kubin called the meeting to year at the Antique Shows, a cash Donations: Sisters Alene Skrivanek donation be made to our lodge. In­ order. She welcomed everyone. Our for quilt quilted, Julie Harris a money dividual members will be contacted visitors were Audrey Harrison, Loretta gift and Dorothy Kudrna a pound of about involvement and donations. Laza, Patty Laza, Sally James, Bob coffee.

Most members present were willing to Zvolanek, Joe Houdek, Frank Holley, Sister Millie Vytopil is back in the give cash which would be less trouble Jerry Kohn, Milan Dujka, Bill Foit, and less cost than baking, delivering Joe Vlk, Randy Trojacek and Travis Rebekah Home in Ennis, after spend­ Hill. ing a few weeks in Baylor University and donating.

The Pledge of Allegiance was Medical Center in Dallas. Sister Betty Our Food Committee will consist of Mrs. Lydia and Amanda Quade and repeated. In February, a moment of Marusak is at home after her long stay Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Weyand. They silence was observed for Earnest Huff. in a nursing home in Ennis. I am sure said that the meal for our April 11th I omitted bis name in my February let­ that she is very happy to be home. All of us are happy, also. meeting will be fajitas and appropriate ter.

It was good to see Sister Otile Has­ side dishes--desserts as usual.

Sisters, please come as early as you kovec back with us.

LaVerne Kunkel, Reporter can to our next meeting. We will make Secretary Linda Trojacek read the -SPJSTplace mats from used greeting cards. minutes. They were approved as read.

Treasurer Mildred Trojacek gave the Bring used cards and scissors.

Somehow the names of three sisters financial report. It was approved as were incorrectly printed in my last let­ given.

Sunshine Stacie Hejny sent a get­ ter to the Vestnik. They should have well card and money gift to Sisters been Alene Skrivanek, Mary Vrana Mary Novak, Mary Vrla, Millie and Lillie Hejny.

Our next meeting wil~ be April 11th.

Vytopil and Helen Vrla. Sister Helen

Lodge No.179, Warrenton

Ennis Sewing Circle

Attend Your District Meeting

S/VĚSTNÍK-Wednesday,

April 10, 1991

You all come. Bring food that does not need to be heated.

Alice T. Roberts, Reporter -SPJST-

Scholarship winners will be awarded Texas 78703 or Dr. Clint Machanu, $1,000 in September and $1,000 in 1029 W;ůton Drive, College Station, January, upon successful completion Texas 77840. of the first semester's work. Applica­ Roger H. Kolar, President tions are due June 15, 1991.

Czech Bx-StudentsAssn. of Texas Sammie Reading and Francis Elkins Application forms for both the sum­ (512) 474-6526 Office are new residents to join the S.P.J.S.T. mer stipends and the academic year (512) 453-0642 Home Rest Home No. II in March. scholarships are available from Roger Donations were made by the follow­ Kolar, 3108 Glenview Avenue, Austin, -SPJSTThe year 1990 was a very good year ing persons: Material for lap robes for our Choral Club. In March 1990 donated by Frances Stavinoha; lap we celebrated our 20th anniversary at robes were 'donated by Margaurite St. Margaret Mary's Activity Hall. A Burlingame, Ruby Lee Oberhoff, dinner with all the trimmings was Lydia Hortman, Melva Hastings and served. After dinner the Art Hilliart Elsie Mahlmann. Lap robes were also Orchestra from Converse, Texas donated by Mrs. Hering. A donation played for the dance. A large crowd from SPJST Lodge No. 88, Houston enjoyed the celebration very much. It and bananas donated by AARP Chap­ was so nice to see so many of our ter No. 1772 were greatly appreciated. friends from out-of-town and also Every Monday morning, Olie Eix­ from our city of San Antonio. We were man, Alice Bergen, Ruby Lee Ober­ also happy to have, as our. guests, Mr. hoff and Willie Mae Tielke come to and Mrs. Jaromir Polivka from have a sing-a-long.

Trnkova, Czechoslovakia. We hope Every Tuesday morning, Frank 1991 will also be great.

Ramos and Eula Ganske come to have We were sadden very much by losing Bible Study. In the afternoon, Lorene one of our charter members, namely, Novosad, Lydia Hortman, Annie Adolph Popp, a dedicated member of Stavinoha, Vlasta Nowotny, Joy Miller our club. and Ida Gasch come to play social Our club continues to have their games. practice every second Friday of the The Damon ladies, Catholic ladies, month at Gevers Hall. We have twen­ Immanuel ladies, and the Sunshine ty-one members in our club. We all ladies come to have crafts. enjoy followship of our members and Every Friday afternoon, Lydia will always enjoy singing the beautiful Hortman, Freda Klawitter and Melva Czech songs.

Hastings come to roll hair.

The meeting we had, in February, Every Sunday morning, Annie brought one big change: We all voted Stavinoha and Rosie Kovar come to to restrict our performances to sing have rosary. The KC's come to give only at various nursing homes such as communion.

Lavaca County, Wilson County and Wednesday afternoon, March 6, Rev. San Antonio.Fathertime is catching up Kuelber with the Immanuel United with us.

Churchof Christ had services.

Singing practice in April will begin Sunday afternoon, March 10, Rev. with a fish dinner being served at 7 Knitt with the First English Lutheran p.m. Regular practice begins at 8 p.m. MR. AND MRS. BILL SOUCHEK celebrating Mrs. Souchek's 80th Church of Damon had services.

Some of the members made a trip to birthday.

Monday afternoon, March 11, the Bill Pavliska's lake in Floresville, Hope Lutheran Church women and On February 25, 1991 we had a party class averages a weekly attendance of Rev. Jensen from Beasley came to Texas and luck was with them. Thank at our lodge when Mrs. Alice Souchek forty-five to fifty. Students come from have services and had a social after­ you, Bill, for all the fish. celebrated her 80th birthday. Mrs. all parts of Houston and surrounding wards.

I am sure that the members are look­ Souchek, wife of Instructor Bill cities, to study the Czech language. ing forward for the big fish dinner!

Wednesday afternoon, March 13, Souchek was surprised by the party put Basic conversation and grammar are Na hledanou Rev. Avery with the Presbyterian on by students of the class. Party ar­ taught with customs of older days, and Church had services.

Dominic Netek rangements and delicious refreshments brief historical sketches of Czech Thursday morning, March 14, Patty -SPJSTwere prepared by hostesses Angela lands added for "Spice." and Peggy came to sing. In the after­ Prasek, Earline Hoffman and Virginia Our class is further enriched with noon, Garland Hurtye and Mary Gof­ Domoff. The events of the evening Mr. Souchek's own life experiences in finett with the Fort Bend Humane were video recorded by James Dor­ a Czech family and his love of the Society brought dogs for therapy for noff.

Czech language. the residents.

Mr. Souchekis currently teaching his Submitted by Friday afternoon, March 15, a com­ 19th session at the lodge and has an Avis Banks, Student bination St. Patrick's Day party and a enrollment of sixty-three students. Our -SPJSTbirthday party for Administrator Har­ Summer study stipends are being of­ vey Marx was held. "Happy Birthday" fered by the Czech Ex-Students As­ was sung by residents and staff. Mary sociation of Texas to qualifying . my field: marketing, finance, business Ann Spezia presented Mr. Marx with a students who wish to study in trade) or even any other one, for ex­ birthday card from all the residents.

Czechoslovakiathis year. ample: driving a van or car, looking Martha Marx bad a large birthday cake A limited number of stipends of up after kids, teaching Czech or Russian, which was decorated with a four-leaf to $300 will be awarded to applicants, etc. clover. Cake, punch and coffee were who must be full-time students en­ The application for my study I could served to all. rolled in an accredited degree program transact in case of your favorable Monday afternoon, March 18, Ed in Texas. -Recommendatíons from in­ reply.

Pisklak provided music with the accor­ structors are required.

Dear Sister Kozuch, I've been corresponding with several May 15 is the deadline for submit­ I'd like to tum upon you with a re­ universities in the U.S.A. and I've got­ dian.

Wednesday afternoon, March 20, ting an application for summer study. quest for your help. I am 24 years old. ten some offers from them, too.

Louis Smith, Hilda Clark, Annie CESAT will again award two· In 1989 I graduated at Prague School I'll be grateful for your assistance in Kramer and Ed Zacek attended and en­ scholarships, each for up to $2,000, for of Economics in the field of "Manage­ this matter. joyed the senior citizen social held at the 1991-92 academic year. The ment of Foreign Trade." Now, I con­ Looking forward to receiving your the Presbyterian Church. scholarships are named for Dr. Henry tinue a study at the Faculty of Law at reply.

Tuesday afternoon, March 26, Larry Maresh, former Houston physician, Charles University in Prague (finish­ Sincerely, Ognoski and George Lolley provided and Dr. Edward Micek, former univer­ ing second year). For a long time I've Radim Stach music and singing. sity professor of Czech. Both men been trying to find any possibility in Budovatelka 524 Wednesday afternoon, March 27, were active in the Czech cultural the U.S.A. of a summer job at least or Studenka 74213 Rev. Weikel with the Methodist movement and both were avid sup­ better of more lasting employment.

Czechoslovakia Church had services. porters of Czech studies and higher Earned money I want to spend on my (Letter submitted by Sister Julianna Thursday afternoon, March 28, education. later study at a university in the U.S.A. Kozuch of San Antonio, Texas) Father Ramsey with St. Michael's It is very, very difficult to get the Both graduate and undergraduate stu­ -SPJSTCatholic Church had services. In the dents are eligible for the Maresh and U.S.A. visa and the working license is afternoon, Rev. Kuelber with the Im­ Micek grants. They must be Texas given only against the invitation of manuel United Church of Christ and residents or enrolled in a Texas univer­ some firm. Therefore, it is practically Rev. Avery with the Presbyterian sity. Students must be working in areas impossible only to leave to the U.S.A. Church gave communion to the resi­ of Czech studies, either majoring in I'd like to request your help on dents.

Czech language or working on other recommendationofmy father's cousin, Friday morning, March 29, the resi­ degree programs with emphasis on Mrs. Vlasta Volna, whom I visit to dents had an Easter egg hunt. James Czech subjects. seek any job (even only a summer in Little found the prize egg and James

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San Antonio Czech Choral Club

Lodge 88, Houston Czech Class News

Summer Czech Study ln Czechoslovakia

Letter to Vestnik

Wednesday, April 10, 1991-VĚSTNÍK/9 H. Nail found the most eggs. Everyone enjoyed the hunt. In the afternoon, a birthday party was held which in­ cluded singing "Happy Birthday."

Favorite music was played. The Uni­ que Shop provided corsages and boutonnieres. The Ruth Circle with the Methodist Church provided cakes.

Pearl Hanka and Willie Mae Ermis, Alice Kramer and Pauline Fishbeck brought cakes. Volunteers Melva Hast­ ings and Ida Gasch helped serve cake, ice cream, punch and coffee to all.

Happy birthdays for the month of March were residents-August Fish­

beck, Ann Harris, Alma Otto, James Little, Ida Hanka, Annie Stavinoha, Annie Kramer and Florena Stephens.

The residents enjoyed all the ac­ tivities during March.

Thanks to all denominations of chur­ ches and to volunteers who do services in the home for these residents.

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

Reunion Prikryl Reunion The descendants of Andrew Prikryl and Mary (Zrubek) Prikryl are invited to the 5th Prikryl reunion. All descen­ dants of Hynek Prikryl and Anton Zrubek are also invited to attend. Old family friends are welcome. The reunion will be Sunday, April 14, 1991 at VFW Hall, Post 8918 in Circleville located 5 miles south of Granger and 5 miles north of Taylor on Highway 95.

Registration starts at 10:30 a.m.; catered barbecue dinner with trim­ mings to be served at noon; cost per plate, $4.50. Each family to bring a dessert for the meal; bar will be open for soft drinks and beer. Notify the fol­ lowing persons by Friday, April 5th: Rufus R. Prikryl 512/859-2145 Roselee Prikryl 512/352-6789 Becky Beck 512/451~0480 6602 Jamaica Court Austin, Texas 78731 -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 26th SPJST Convention June 14-17, 1992 Victoria, Texas

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The District I membership is an­ nouncing their Spring Meeting for Sunday, April 21, 1991 at 2 p.m.

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The Fall Meeting of District II will be held Sunday, September 15, 1991 at SPJST Lodge No. 29, Taylor - acting host lodge.

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April Věstník Project The Koláč

The District III Spring Meeting will be held Sunday, April 14, 1991 at Eagle Mountain Athletic Center, 6500 Boat Club Road, with SPJST Lodge No. 154 hosting the event. (Refer to The kolac (plural: kolace) is a unique the agenda in letter section in this edi­ product of Czechoslovakia. It consists of a sweet yeast dough baked to a rich tion.) and golden pastry, topped · with a spoonful of sweetened poppyseed, pureed prunes, creamy cottage cheese, glazed apricots or sugary apple bits.

DISTRICT IV The District IV Meeting will take These fillings represent the abundance place Sunday, April 28, 1991 at the of Czech orchards and farms.

Wall Fire Hall in Wall, Texas with The origin of the koláč is somewhat SPJST Lodge No. 160, San Angelo obscured. One version found in the wealth of folklore of the Old Country hosting the meeting. is said to be true; it goes as follows: Maminka (mother), busy with the task of weekly baking the family's bread, broke off a few pieces of dough DISTRICT VI District VI Spring Meeting will take with which to keep her little daughter, place Sunday, April 28, 1991 at the Libuše amused. The little cook Community Center Annex in Victoria. kneaded her dough into flat cakes.

SPJST Lodge No. 32, Victoria will be Looking for some added flavor, she hosting the occasion. selected several plums from a bowl on the table and plopped the fruit into the center of the circle of dough. Líbuše's cakes went into the oven alongside DISTRICTVIl mamimka's loaves of bread. Tatínek District VII Spring Meeting will be (daddy), coming in from a hard day in held Sunday, April 28, 1991 at Sons of the fields, spied Libuše's bakery cool­ Hermann approximately seven miles ing on the kitchen table. He selected a West of Yoakum on Highway 111, tantalizing tart and popped it into his with SPJST Lodge No. 31, Yoakum mouth. When the hot juice spurted hosting the event. from the plum center, Tatínek hopped -SPJSTfrom one foot to the other making a mad circle around the table. Little Libuše clapped her hands in glee and shouted, "Tatínek do kola, do kola, do kola. Tatínek je do koláč." (Daddy, daddy, go round, go round.) Long after

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the pain was forgotten, the flavor was remembered and friends and neighbors learned of the new tasty pastry. Soon, the fame of the koláč (do kola) spread throughout the Austro-Austrian Em­ pire and even into the New World.

The koláč follows a Czech from the cradle to the grave. A baby is given one to use as a teething ring. Platefuls, baked by mother, grandmothers, aunts and cousins load the table at christen­ ings, confirmations, graduations and weddings. Grandpa dunks his koláč in a cup of coffee to make the chewing easier. At his wake, mourners comfort their grief with the tasty morsel.

Family recipes pass from mother to daughter and housewives vie with one another to produce the lightest dough and the most flavorful filling.

According to one story, one new bride proudly served her groom with her first attempt at baking koláče. He took a cautious bite, and when her back was turned, sailed the inedible circle of burnt crust out of the window.

When it was caught in mid-air by the family poodle, the modem sport of Frisbee was born.

In the old country, depending upon which part of Czechoslovakia you come from, the koláč was the · angel food cake baked for special occasions.

Dr. Vladimír Kucera of Lincoln, Nebraska, an authority on customs and folklore of Czechs, observed that "here in America, the kolač is taken for granted as just part of every day living. Over there, the kolac is some­ thing special - a dish to be blessed by the priest on Easter Sunday."

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DISTRICT TRAINING

Dist. 1 - DYC's Home, May 4 Dist. 2 - SL Headquarters, 520 N. Main, Temple, April 6 Ďist. 4 - DYC's Home, April 14 Dist. 5, Lodge 88, Houston, April 10 Dist. 6 - (Information Pending) Dist. 7 - DYC's Home, May 11

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DISTRICT YAD'S

Dist. 1 - Lodge 13, Dime Box, August4 Dist. 2 - Lodge 24, Cyclone, July 14 Dist. 3 - Lodge 6, Cottonwood, June 23 Dist. 4 - Lodge 49, Rowena, July 27 Dist. 5 - Lodge 88, Houston, June 23 or30 Dist. 6 - Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje, August 11 Dist. 7 - (Site Pending), July 7

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Dist. 1 - Val Verde, July 24-27 Dist. 2 - Val Verde, July 18-24 Dist. 3 - Val Verde, July.15-18 Dist. 4 - Paluxy, July 22-24 Dist. 5 - Val Verde, July 27-30 Dist. 6 - Lone Star, June 21-23 Dist. 7 - Val Verde, July 27-30 -SPJST.:-

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"I made it on all eight!"

5. The Lincoln Memorial 6. The Kremlin 7. The Liberty Bell 8. The Alamo 9. The Gateway Arch 10. The Statue of Liberty BONUS POINTS: WORTH5 POINTS

PRIZE WINNERS at Valentine Skating Party.

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••• From The District Youth Counselor District II Leaders Attend Many Functions Dear Vestnik Readers, Activities for members of District II have begun in full swing.

Our Valentine skating party was very well attended. There were 175 skaters with another 25-30 observing the ex- .

pertise of all those on skates. The party was greatly enjoyed by all those in attendance. It was especially good to have so many newcomers. We en­ joyed having · those of you from Cameron, Buckholts, Rockdale and Beyersville. We hope to see you again soon at other District II functions.

We'd love to see a youth club in your lodge. If you know of anyone inter­ ested in becoming a youth leader, please contact me.

ADDITIONAL PRIZE WINNERS at Valentine Skating Party.

I was very fortunate to be able to at­ tend Longhorn Recreational Lab (LRL) in BrownwoodMarch 8-10. The program was fantastic with many new ideas to share among our youth.

Claudette, and Maxine, I hope you en­ joyed the weekend as much as I did.

Sixteen leaders and spouses from District II attended the Youth Leaders' Workshop held at Camp Tejas in Gid­ dings. Once tl.gri:fo, Claudette had a fantastic program in store for all of us.

Many ideas were shared. It was a busy weekend learning new games, crafts, and songs. All leaders were recognized for their time of service. Thank you to all the leaders of Distric, ii for all the dedicated time and hard work you put out for our youth. You're wonderful!

Claudette, we all thank you for making the youth program as successful as it is today. You're the best!

I would like to thank all the members of District II for re-electing me as DYC. I eagerly look forward in work­ ing with the youth once again. We

have a great year planned. With eleven youth clubs in District II, we hope to have the best camp ever; any sugges­ tions or ideas you have, let your youth leader know so she can pass them on for consideration. I'm always open to your ideas and suggestions.

The spring meeting held in Elgin was a big success. I would like to thank all the youth who attended. It was great to see so many of you. I especially thank those of you who shared your talent with us. You were great, and, to those of you who were involved in the skit, I thank you. You guys were all great sports. Yes, the audience loved watch­ ing you pulling it up. Now, you all know why it takes us ladies a little longer to dress.

The youth leaders and assistants dis­ trict training was held Saturday, April 6 at Supreme Lodge. Lunch was served and many topics were dis­ cussed.

YAD will be held on July 14 at Lodge No. 24, Cyclone. Hope you all

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Expression of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Academy SPJST Lodge No. 177 on be­ half of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest and sincere sym­ pathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge sister ACINAJOHNSON HUGHES, who passed away Tuesday, March 19, 1991 at the home of her daughter in Arlington at age 72.

Mrs. Hughes was born in San Diego to Martin B. and Winnie Selby • Johnson. She had lived in Bell County Tom Bowen also of Lodge 18 recites Carey and Allyson Holman of Lodge for 20 years, moving from Freer. She a poem.

187perform at the organ. · married Reese Hughes on June· 7, 1940.

Mrs. Hughes worked as a secretary District n Queen and MC Melanie and bookkeeper and was a member of Zavodny of youth program.

Little River United Methodist Church, the Eastern Star, VFW Auxiliary, DAVA and SPJST Lodge No. 177 in Academy.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Reese Hughes in 1987.

Survivors include two daughters, Sandra K. Watson of Houston and Judy Bennett of Arlington; one brother, J.B. Johnson of Little River­ Academy; a sister, Florence Newman of Poteet; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services were held Friday, March 22 at 10 a.m. at Little River United Methodist Church with the PATSY KOSLOVSKY, DYC gives instructions for skit to Gary Skrabanek Rev. Claude Davidson and the Rev. and David Koslovsky while Darrell Melicoat awaits his turn. (Unfortunate­ Don Johnson officiating. Burial was in ly, the photos of State winners performing a "Ball Game Routine," and of Wilson Valley Cemetery with Shef­ District n youth attending spring meeting couldn't be processed. field Funeral Home in charge.

District II Director Willie E. May our departed lodge sister rest in Kohutek takes part in the skit. eternal peace and may her memory live among us forever.

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I look forward to seeing you all soon. Heritage Society of Texas, a member of the Czech Educational Foundation Fraternally, of Texas, a charter member of the Soil Patsy Koslovsky, DYC Conservation Service Alumni Club.

-SPJSTBrother Hejl was the author of Vil­ lages of Origin of Protestant Czech ~ ., and Moravian Immigrants to Texas ri, and co-authored the Genealogical JJn Handbook for Tracing Your Czech An­ i\emor\nnt cestors in the Lone Star State.

He was also an avid collector of anti­ ' ~ que bottles.

Lodge 18 President Dale Kessel Visitation was from 4:00 p.m. to anxiously awaits his turn after Cal· 6:00 p.m. Sunday at Laurel Land vin Skrabanek of Lodge 47.

Expression of Sympathy Funeral Home. Funeral services were We, the Resolution Committee of held at Laurel Land Funeral Home at Lodge No. 180, Burleson on behalf of 2:00 p.m. Monday. Entombment was our entire membership,wish to express in Laurel Land Mausoleum. our deepest sympathy to the bereaved Survivors include his wife, Milady family of our departed lodge brother Hejl of Fort Worth; two sons, Charles EDMONDH. HEJL, "Milce" of Arlington and Robert A. who died Friday, February 22, 1991 at "Bob" of Dallas; daughter, Susan K. a Fort Worth hospital at the age of 78. Hejl of Fort Worth; brother, James Brother Hejl was born in Taylor, Hejl of Temple; sister, Esther Totah of Texas and lived in Fort Worth since Victoria; three grandsons and one 1946. He married Milady Blaha on great-grandson.

August 15, 1937. They were members We pray that our departed brother of University United Methodist will rest in eternal peace.

Church. He worked for the U.S. Soil Resolution Committee Conservation Service as a hydraulic Mydell Grochoske engineer for 38 years, retiring 1972.

Kitty Rippin Estelle Hurtík Amber Watts of Lodge 18 recites a He also served in the Army during World War II. -SPJSTstory.

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The King is Dead, Long Live The King!

(A recent Norwegian epitome with reminiscences of a Czech refu ee in England more than 42 years ag1c .)

This article is dedicated t,· the memory of my friend pro essor emeritus Joseph (Joe) Skřiván1 k Jr. at Texas A&M University, who passed away earlier this year.

Three parts article, second segn .ent, Written by John J. Karas of Heus­ ton.

(Continuation from the last Vestnik.)

Let us go back now to York in Northem England. Nothing is known of the history of this city from the time the Romans withdrew from Britain in 410 until 627, when King Edwin was baptized there, though two years ear- . lier, Paulinus, the first archbishop.. had been consecrated, York became the capital of the Angle kingdom of Nor­ thumbria and when in the 7th century, Britain was divided into two archepis­ copal provinces, York was made the capital of the northerly one, and still remains the enclesiastical capital of the northern province, which now does not include Scotland.

The city of York was taken in 1066 by the Norwegian king Harald Hardrada and two years later the fortress was built there by William the Conqueror. York was an important · calling place.on the route to Scotland,

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and several councils were held there by the English kings. It was here when Henry II granted the citizens a mer­ chant guild, and in 1194 Richard I granted here exemption from toll throughout the kingdom. While in York, King John confirmed in 1212 the proceeding charters and granted the city to its citizens at a fee-farm of 160 pounds a years. Richard II con­ fered bere at York the title of lord mayor in 1389, and in 1396 the city was made a county of itself and the burgesses were given power to elect two sheriffs. The town was incor­ porated in 1464, and in 1473 its population was directed to choose a mayor from the aldermen. As this led to constant disputes, Henry VII ar­ ranged that a common council consist­ ing of two citizens from each of the more important town's guilds and one from each of the less important ones, should elect the mayor. The city of York was governed under a charter of Charles II confirming that of 1464. It was represented in parliament by two members from 1295 to 1918, when the number was reduced to one. Numerous remains of Roman occupation have been found, including the Multangular tower, whose base is of mingled stone and brick work. This tower was at the western comer of the fortress and formed part of the reconstruction of Constantine Chlorus in about 300. In 1925 a systematic excavation was un­ dertaken at the eastern corner of the fortress, which had been covered by a mound since Norman times. It proved to be of older date, the earliest finds dating back probably to 71. This corner formed most likely the earliest building of the fortress and around it was placed a rampart of clay, sur­ rounded by a wooden palisade.

Remains of the clay rampart and some of the post holes of the palisade have been found and in the basement cham­ ber of the corner tower part of the ram­ part is still visible. The fortress was first girded with a stone wall in about 105 - 108 and a. fragment of this may be seen. There was most likely some reconstruction in 120. In 180 a great uprising against the Romans took place in the north and among other forts. York suffered. Great damage was done at the east comer and the old wall had to be rebuilt. Excavations also show that towers were built along the wall, probably at intervals of 45 yards. Remains of a Roman gateway had been found in the northeast ram­ part.

The cathedral of St. Peter is the most important from many churches in York. It is commonly known as the minster built in the form of a Latin cross, consisting of nave with aisles, transepts, choir with aisles, a central tower and two west towers. It oc­

cupies the site of the wooden church in which King Edwin was baptized by the archbishop Paulinus on Easter Day 627. Following his baptism, Edwin began to build a church in stone, but it was partly destroyed during the troubles which followed his death. It was repaired but suffered from fire in 741. After being completely wrecked during the Norman invasion, it was reconstructed in 1070 - 1100, but of this structure only few portions remain. The apsidal choir and crypt were rebuilt in 1154 - 81, the south transept in 1216 - 55, and the north transept in 1228 - 56. With the excep­ tion of the crypt, the early English transepts are the oldest portions of the building now remaining. From the other religious structures let me at least mention St. Mary abbey which was founded for Benedictines in 1078; its head ranked as a mitred abbot with

a seat in parliament. The principal remains of this abbey are the north wall and the ruins of the church in Early English and Decorated styles, and the principal gateway with a Nor­ man arch. They are located outside the walls near the cathedral. The hospitium, built in the 14th and 15th centuries with its upper part of wood, houses the collection of Roman antiq­ uities.

Apart from present York the ancient city is to this day enclosed by ramparts dating in part from Norman times, but they are, in the main, of the 14th cen­ tury. Their circuit is a little over 2 1/2 miles and the area enclosed is divided by the river Ouse, the larger part lying on the left bank. On the east·for a short distance, the stream Foss takes the place of a rampart. The walls are pierced by four principal well­ preserved gates, called here bars. On the south-west is Micklegate bar, a square tower built over a circular, probably Norman, arch, and with em­ battled comer turrets on which the heads of traitors were formerly ex­ posed. Bootham gate, the main entrance from the north, also has a Norman arch. Monk gate or bar on the northeast, at one time known as Goodram gate bar, has borne its present name since at least as early as 1370. Malmgate bar retains the bar­ bican which was repaired in 1648. Of the castle built here by William the Conqueror in 1068, on the angle be­ tween the rivers Ouse and Foss, some portions were probably incorporated in Clifford's tower, the shell of which, showing an unusual ground plan of four intersecting circles, rises from an artificial mound. From 1826 to 1936 the castle was used as a prison, but many of the prison buildings have been demolished and others are used as a museum and offices.

St. WiJiiam's college, near St. Peter's cathedral, was founded in 1453 as a college for priests holding chantries in the minster; its restoration as a church building and meeting place for convocation was undertaken in 1906. The Merchant Adventurers hall (1357), a building with half-timbered work, has been restored. City of York is a great railway centre and bas a dis­ tinguished railway museum. Damage caused by German air raids in World War II included the destruction·of the Guildhall (1446) and the church of St. Martin-le-Grand, and injury to St. Peter's and Bootham schools. The county borough was created in 1888.

What is a borough? In England it used to be a medical fortified group of houses forming a town with special duties and privileges. In Britain it could be also a town or urban con­ stituency that sends a member of mem­ bers to Parliament in London. The division of Yorkshire (the largest county in Britain) into three ad­ ministrative counties called North Riding, West Riding and East Riding has deprived York of its position as a civil capital. The city and the Ainsty (a district on the southwest included in the city bounds in 1449) are, for par­ liamentary purposes, Jn the North Riding; for registration purposes in the East Riding; and for all other purposes in the West Riding. During World War II York was the headquarters of the northern command.

By the way, we do have two Yorks (beside New York) in this country, which were named after York in Britain. The smaller one is in the state of Maine on the Atlantic coast about 45 miles S.W. of Portland. The first settlement was made there in about 1624 and the community became the town of York in 1652. In 1692 most of

the houses were destroyed by Indians and the inhabitants killed or taken cap­ tive. When rebuilt, it became the Shire-town of York from 1716 to 1735. It had a similar status from 1735, when Massachusetts jurisdiction over Maine ended, until 1760, and a county seat of York county since 1760.

In the 18th century this seaport had a considerable trade with the West In­ dies and had imporant fishing industry as late as the middle of the last cen­ tury. This York embraces the widely known summer resorts of York Beach, York Harbor and several close by set­ tlements.

The 2nd York is a city of southeastern Pennsylvania, about 112 miles west of Philadelphia. In 1920 its population was close to 48,000 and 1940 federal census (excluding con­ tiguous boroughs) brought forth 57,000. The first settlers here were Germans from Rhenish Palatinate (Rhine area) and Moravians, who lived in exile for most part in Saxony and the other parts of Germany, because of the thirty-year war. Other early settlers were some English Quakers and few emigrants from Scotland and Ireland.

Being at the intersection of the impor­ tant roadways, it became the county seat of York county in 1749. This York had by 1754 more than 210 houses and over a thousand in­ habitants. During Revolutionary War (the war of Independence from England) when the British approached Philadelphia, the Continental Congress left the city and moved to York, making it the national capital from Sept. 30, 1777to June 27, 1778. While here, the Continental Congress received word from Benjamin Franklin in Paris that France would aid with money, ships and men, and here $1,500,000 in silver, lent by France, was brought in Sept. 1778. Here in York, Benjamin Franklin's printing press, brought in from Philadelphia, is­ sued $10,000,000 of Continental money. Congress also received here Von Steuben and Lafayette and com­ missioned them as major-generals.

When in York, the Continental . Con­ gress issued the first national Thanksgiving proclamation. During the Civil War =-Pederals (North) ver­ sus Confederates (South) --- Con­ federate troops entered the town on June 28, 1863, and a small Federal force retreated before them. --- The Pennsylvanian York was incorporated as a borough in 1787 and as a city in 1887.

A short article in The Houston Chronicle on Saturday, 19th of January, about a demise of the popular Norwegian King Olav and the new sovereign Harald with his connec­ tion to York and Stamford Bridge en­ couraged me to reminisce about my two months stay in the neighborhood of these historical places 42 years ago.

How did I get to England at that time? When Communists seized power in Czechoslovakia at the end of February 1948, I, and many other Czechs, escaped from there into the U.S. Zone of Occupation in Germany.

At first I was at the Collection Center for Czech Refugees in former Goethe schule (School) in Regensburg, called Ílezno in the Czech langauge, where I spent my first night in the free world on the mattress on the floor, next to the famous Czech comic Jára Kohout and his family. On account of terrible overcrowding, shortage of food and bedding, about a thousand of us were moved across U.S. Occupation Zone to former German garrison town of Lud­ wigsburg close to Stuttgart just north of French Occupation Zone of Ger­ many at that time. Upon our arrival at

Ludwigsburg some of us were as­ signed to the Arsenal Kasseme, which was designated for university students and military cadets. The other al­ phabetically listed Ludwigsburg's bar­ racks: Flak Kasseme, Jiigerhof Kasseme, Leopold Kasseme, Panzer Kasseme and SS Kasseme were all as­ signed to Czech refugees by the American . authorities, except Leopold's barracks which were as­ signed to Poles. Those of us, who signed up there a contract "Westward Ho" to work in Britain, said good-bye to our fellow refugees and were transported by train thru Ruhr area to Munster, Westphalia in the British Zone of the Occupied Germany. (ln Ludwigsburg I parted forever with my Air Force buddy, who flew into a hill in Australia in 1966.) Miínster's neigh­ borhood contained several airfields which were used by Germans for their Air Blitz against London, coventry and other places in Britain in the fall and winter of 1940. Germans got "paid back" by the Allies in the latter stages of the war when the airfields around Munster were completely destroyed arid the city itself was heavily damaged. Although we were to travel five days later to England, our group, about 80 men strong, was delayed in Můnster almost two months because of the X-mas travel of close to fifty thousands of former German prisoners of war, working now on similar con­ tracts in Britain. We got finally on our way after New Year when we traveled by train thru Holland to its capital city of Haag (Hague). Several hours later we sailed by a route called "The Hook of Holland," approximately 108 miles, to seaport Harwich, close to Col­ chester. Both of these towns are north­ east of London. Our disembarkation in the harbour·did take place at the sun­ rise and after several hours we were in the special train taking us to the town of Newmarket with its famous horse races, close to Cambridge, a seat of famed university founded at the begin­ ning of the 11th century. Cambridge, about 60 miles northeast of London, was founded by Romans at the impor­ tant road junction and named Cam­ boritum, There used to be a large castle built by William I, The Con­ queror, at the river Cam meandering thru the town and the university grounds, which was thru the ?ollowing centuries disassembled and the material used to build different col­ leges in the town.

When I visited England in 1981 en­ route to Czechoslovakia I made a par­ tial pilgrimage to some of the historical places I visited, or went thru, more than 30 years before. When in Cambridge, I and my three com­ panions went punting, which is a popular sport or hobby of Cambridgean university students. Fol­ lowing the international proverb "When in Rome, do as Romans do," I rented a punt like some natives, all four of us embarked in it, and joined the festivity on the river. Let me clarify the words "punt" and "to punt;" a punt is a flat-bottomed boat with square ends. To punt is to propel the just describedboat withthe long pole.

I must though confess that punting is not easy, especially when one has to zig-zag among quite a few boats. After several near-collisions with a couple of punts, one of my companions from London, a Czech war bride from 1945, kidded me: "I thought you would do way better than this, when you grew up in Přerov at the Bečva river." Oh, we had such fun, on the river Cam-----.

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Poslalo Jaro výpověď Zimě, pryč aby odešla za krátký čas: Konec prý kašli i každé rýmě -­ hned musí nastati u dětí zas!

Dost dlouho sněhy, větry a mrazy byly všem údělem v každičký den: Ať Zima třeba hlavu si srazí -od kamen rád každý vyšel by ven!

Výpověďdále doslovně praví, že Zimu trpěti nebude už: Ona jen ničí, podrývá zdraví -­ často jí podlehl i statný muž!

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"Do rance, Zimo, svaž svoje věci, málo jen času máš na odchod svůj: Potom již marné budou ti řeči -­ Jaro tě přepadne a zvolá, stůj!

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Slávek měl odjeti s maminkou za tatínkem -- daleko za moře, až do Ameriky. Stýskalo se mu kolikráte po otci, kterého již dva roky neviděl, ale nerad opouštěl klidnou vesničku na Šumavě -- kde bylo tak krásně a dobře t_1prostřed hlubokých lesů. V letě i v zimě tu vždy bylo co dělati a kamarádi -- školáci byli bodří hoši. Všechno tu rostlo a vonělo od časného jara až do pozdního podzimu, kdy kosy, srpy a cepyzpívaly veselou písničku vítězství nad dobrou sklizní.

Bylo to v pochmůrný podzimní den, když Sláveknavštívilškolu naposledya pan učitel čtvrté třídy ukončil vyučování o hodinu dříve, aby se všichni spolužáci s kamarádem mohli rozloučiti. Na povel pana učitele zazpívali chlapci: "Zasviť mi ty slunko zlaté, na poslední z vlasti krok -­ zahřej v prsou city svaté -- usuš v očích slzí tok --" Slávkovi bylo mdlo -- viděl jak všichnichlapci i pan učitel byli smutni.

Maminka ho naučila říkání, jak má poděkovat panu učiteli za jeho starostlivou péči a za všechno co ho naučil, ale uvízlo mu to v hrdle -­ nemohl ze sebevypraviti ani slova. Pan učitel ho lehce poklepal na rámě a řekl tiše: "No, no, Slávku, buď jen statečným a hodným -- poslouchej vždycky maminku, pozdravuj tatínka od nás všech a nezapomeň na nás zde a na svou rodnou vlast. A nestyď se nikdy za svůj původ a za naši krásnou českou řeč. Čti české knihy a mluv česky kdy jak budeš moci --" "Slibuji, že nezapomenu. A přijedu zase nazpět se na vás podívat až vyrostu a vydělám si peníze."

Odešel ze třídy, kde všichni zůstali zamlklí. Třebaže byli jen domkáři a

maminka těžcepracovala v poli, cítil se tu šťasten mezi nimi.

"Maminko proč raději tatínek nepři­ jede sem nazpět k nám?"

"Protože není tu dosti práce pre všechny. V Americe si každý může vydělatidosti peněz a pěkně si žíti jako pán--" Slávek se domníval, že jest to hřích toužiti po tom žíti tak jako panstvo v zámku. Velice zřídka se dostal do města a měl jen povrchní pojem o širším světě, kde žili lidé jako řemeslníci, obchodníci a jinak. Myslil si, že všichni lidé musí těžce pracovati od svítání až dlouho do noci, jak to viděl okolo sebe v jejich vesnici. Jen pan farář, pan páter, a pan učitel mohli míti lepší postavení protože to byli studovaní páni.

Musili dvě hodiny na dráhu, která je odvezla do vzdáleného města a Slávkovi se otvíraly oči údivem, neboť stále viděl něco nového. Nevěděl kam se má dříve dívati. Brzy zapomněl na opuštěnou vísku, na kamarády, které tam zanechal -- začal chápati, že světje veliký, široký a rozmanitý, že na hranicemi kraje, který opouštěl jsou rozsáhle; neznámé krajiny, plné novosti a roztodivných věcí. -Cesta po širokém moři uplynula téměř bez vážnějšíudálosti. Maminka i Slávek velice onemocněli po několik dnů -- všechnose s nirnitočilo co se loď potácela a kymácela sebou na vlcánch.

Ani se nemohl podívati na ta krásná, různá jídla, která po prvé v životě viděl. Za to, když se uzdravili, to si pochutnal na pomerančích a jiných ovocech.

Když vystoupili v přístavu, tu teprve viděl zázraky -- vysoké mnohopatrové domy, sáhající až k koblakům, dvoupatrové autobusy, nadzemní a podzemní dráhy -- všude.to zvučelo a vřelo, ani nevěděl, kam se má dříve dívati. Kluk, který nesl balík novin pod paždí volal na Slávka: "Haja, grýnhorn --" Slávek se domníval, že je to kamarádský poz­ drav a v rozpacích odpověděl to první nač si vzpomněl, když se s maminkou učili první výrazy angličiny z Vymazalovy učebnice, ''Anglicky, snadno a rychle." "Spángliš inglyš --" popletl si to chudák, neboť si nemohl zapamatovati správné "Do you speak English?"

Unaveni, ale i úplně omámeni tímto babylonem, konečně se ocitli v náručí otce, který je odvezldo jejich domova.

To byl ale fešák -- ten jeho tatínek -·-myslil si Slávek. Pamatoval se jak od­ jížděl před dvěma lety v ošumělých šatech z domova tam na Šumavě. Teď už je z něho "pán" -"Ne pán, Slávku. Zde všichnipracu­ jeme, ať rukama nebo hlavou a všichni . mají čas také na něco jiného ve volném čase nežli jen na práci. A každý kdo pracuje může si opatřiti pěkný byt, šatstvo, jídlo a různé potřeby v si velké míře. Dokonce i radioaparát a auto si brzy koupíme a budeme se míti hej. --" Slávek nemohl věřiti svému sluchu.

Vždyť to jsou zázraky, o nichž se mu nikdy ani nezdálo.

Slávek nikdy nezapomněl na svou rodnou vesničku na Šumavě, ani kamarádů bývalých, které byl opustil.

Po ukončení školyvyučilse číšníkem,a

14/VĚSTNÍK-10. května 1991 dařilo se mu tak dobře, že se stal vrchním v jednom z největších hotelů Lesson 27th • Time ve velkoměstě. A nejen, že si vydělal a Jdeme na vlak. našetřil hodně peněz, ale po letech zajel --Karle, kolik je hodin? s výpravou na Sokolský slet do Prahy a =Za šest minut půl osmé. pak i do své rodné vísky, kde navštívil =Tak to už musíme jít, nebo svoje dávné věrné kamarády i nechytíme vlak. stařičkého již pana učitele. A překvapil --Proč? Vždyt' vlak odjíždí až za tři je -- neboť daroval této vesničce několik tisíc dolarů na postavení nové minuty čtvrt na devět. Máme ještě dost školy a velklé tělocvičny. Vzpomíjí ho času. A také jsem ještě nesnídal. Stačí, tam s vděčností a čekají, že je opět ještě když vyjedeme ve tři čtvrtě na osm.

--To je pozdě. Nezapomeň, že tram­ navštíví, aby se vespolek potěšili. -vaje jedou ráno velmi pomalu. Na nádraží to trvá skoro půl hodiny. =Tak si vezmeme taxík a budeme tam hned.

-Aní taxík nám nepomůže. Ulice jsou plné a auta každou chvíli stojí.

"Jeníku, Jeníku!" volala maminka. Podívej se, zatímco se tady bavíme, "Měl by ses pěkně umýt, budeme hned uteklo už deset minut. Je půl a čtyři obědvat!" minuty. Už jsme měli být na cestě.

"Ale, maminko!" řekl hošík. "Mně =Tak dobře, vždyť já už jdu. se tak nechce umývat! Raději bych byl Na nádraží. kočičkou nebo králíčkem. Ti se nikdy =Pospěš si, už máme jen dvě minu­ neumývají." ty. Je osm a deset minut.

"Myslíš?" pravila maminka. "To se =Nádražnfrozhlas: Rychlík číslo velmi mýlíš. Pojďme se jen podívat, co čtrnáct z Prahy do Brna a Bratislavy, tomu řekne paní kočka. pravidelný odjezd v osm hodin dvanáct Hošík a maminka se vydali na cestu minut, bude mít asi dvacet minut ke stodole, kde bydlila paní kočka se zpoždění. svými dětmi. A co myslíte, že paní -Tak, a teď máme ještě čas se v kočka právě dělala? Umývala svá klidu nasnídat. Kde je tady restaurace? koťátka! Brala si jedno po druhém VOCABULARY: Kolik je hodin? mezi své přední tlapky a celé je -What time is it?, chytit, pf. -- catch, olizovala. Lízala jejich bílý nosíček a dost -- enough; =stačít, impf. -- be suf­ pak jejich bílou vestičku, až koťátka ficient, pozdě -- late, pomalu -- slowly, byla čistá a bílá jako sníh. Potom trvat, impf. -- last, take (time), skoro pěkně umyla také sebe.

--almost, hned -- right away, directly, "Vidíš, jak pečlivě paní kočka immediately, ani -- not even, plný umývá svá koťátka?" tázala se matka. =full, každou chvíli -- every now and '' Až koťátka trochu povyrostou, ukáže then, zatímco -- while, bavit se, impf. jim stará kočka, jak se mají umývati, -- talk, být na cestě -- be on the way, zrovna tak, jak já to učím tebe. a nyní pospíšit (si), pf. -- to hurry (up), jen pojďme ještě k paní králíčkové." =only, nádražní rozhlas -- station Paní králíčková bydlila v nízkém loudspeaker, rychlík -- express train, křoví. Co myslíte, že dělala, když tam pravidelný -- regular, odjezd -- depar­ Jeníček s maminkou došli? Umývala ture, zpoždění, n. -- delay, v kludu -- in malého králíčka. peace, not in a hurry.

Malý králícek se nechtěl dát umýti -­ 1. In Czech we use two systems of zrovna tak jako Jeník. Kňučel a kroutil time-telling. The 24-hour system is the se a chtěl utéci. Ale paní králíčková mu same as in English (e.g. patnáct hodin dala pohlavek a pěkně si ho přidržela. třicet pěťminut -- 15.35) and is used in Potom ho umývala právě tak, jako public announcements. In everyday paní kočka umývala svá koťátka. conversation we use preferably the Jeník stál a díval se. Vtom tudy 12-hour system, which is based on in­ letěla paní čermáčková. dividual quarters of an hour. Observe: "Ach, maminko!" zvolal Jeníček. a quarter past one: čtvrt na dvě (na "Pojďme se podívat na paní plus Acc.; indicates the first quarter of čermáčkovou! Ta svých dětí jistě the following hour), neumývá!" a half past one: půl druhé (Gen. of an Paní čermáčková bydlila na vysoké ordinal numeral, feminine form: třetí, třešni nedaleko rybníka. Maminka a čtvrté, páté, šesté, sedmé, but: jedné chlapec nalezli paní čermáčkovou a její =one), dvě děti, jak se právě koupaly v a quarter to two: tři čtvrtě na dvě (na rybníku. Paní čermáčková ukazovala plus Acc.; indicates three quarters of malým čermáčkům, jak se to dělá. the following hour).

Poskočila k vodě, namočila The quarters are starting points for křidélka a zase vyletěla. Potom more precise timetelling. You count up zatřepala křídly. Hned potom from one to ten minutes from the ptáčkové také poskočili k vodě, preceding quarter or from ten to one namočili křidélka a třepali jimi. towards the following quarter. So you "Paní čermáčková a její děti nemají get čtvrt na tři a jedna minuta -- 14.16, na umývání teplé vody," pravila čtvrt na tři a pět minut -- 14.20, and so . matka, "ale to jim nevadí. Přece se on till čtvrt na tři a deset minut --14.25, pěkně vykoupou. Byla bych ráda, and not more. At the same time you kdyby ses i ty tak umýval, jako ·ta may say za deset minut půl třetí =again . zvířátka."

14.20, za pět minut půl třetí --14.25, Jeník už neříkal ani alova a běžel do but only za čtyři (tři, dvě) minuty půl své světničky. Za několik minut se třetí -- 14.26 (27, 28). The same we do vrátil. Obličej i ruce měl krásně čisté. with the remaining three quarters.

A kdykoliv ho nyní maminka JAN HOLUB zavolá, aby se šel umýti, hned V náboženství vysvětloval pan farář poslechne. Vzpomene si na ptáčky, na dětem, co je to peklo: "Peklo jest králíčky a na koťátka. Chce býti také místo, kde zavržení věčně trápeni tak čistí jako oni. budou." Vzadu v lavici dva hoši Podle americké čítanky. nedávali pozor a něco si pod lavicí ukazovali. To pana faráře rozhněvalo a zvolal: "Dvořáku, teď je hodina náboženství a ne zábavy. Copak je škola náves? Co je to škola?;; Dvořák, Maminka se tázala Karla: který slyšel něco o pekle, odpověděl: "Karlíčku, dostali jsme od babičky "Škola je místo, kde zavržení věčně budou."

Salva smíchu tolik jablek, spočítal jsi je už?" trápeni třídou a farář, až "Spočítal, maminko, ale už jich tolik zaburácela rozzloben, musil se té odpovědi není! Mařka počítala se mnou!" zasmát. ***

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Homework 1. Read aloud the reading exercise several times and translate it.

2. Copy the vocabulary into your notebook and memorize it.

3. Conjugate the verb "volati".

4. Review all of the previous lessons that have appeared in the Věstník.

Pohádka Byl jeden král, ten dával bál, přišly myšky, zapískaly, pavoučkové tancovali.

Příběh kocour veliký tu byl konec muziky, myšky se vám ulekly, šup- do dírky utekly.

O chlapci, který se nechtěl umývat.

Pro zasmání.

Učme se česky Let Us Study Czech!

Lekce desátá-Lesson No. 10 ČTENÍ-READING Read the following exercises and words out LOUD with your parents or friends.

Student a studentka Pavel je student. Věra je studentka.

Pavel a Věra jsou studenti. Pavel nemá péro, ale Věra má péro. Dnes Karel není ve škole. On je doma. Má rýmu.

Náš učitel dává pozor když píšeme na tabuli. On volá na Věru: "Nedělej chybu! Piš správně!" Zítra je svátek.

Studenti budou doma. My též máme svátek.

Slovníček-Vocabulary Pavel- Paul Věra-Vera Karel- Charles váš-your když-when chyba- error studentka- student (fem.) studenti- students dnes- today zítra- tomorrow není- isn't svátek- holiday volati- to call dávati- to give rýma- cold náš- our správně- correctly piš!- write! budou- will be (3rd. person pl.) píšeme- we write dává pozor- pays attention Nedělej chybu- Don't make an error!

Mluvnice- Grammar 1. The First Conjugation The verbs that belong to the first conjugation generally end in "ati". In the above vocabulary there are two such verbs, "dávati" and "volati". To conjugate them we take off the ending "ati" and add the verbal endings as follows: dávati- to give Singular 1st person: dávám- give 2nd person: dáváš- you give 3rd person: dává- he, she, or it gives Plural dáváme- we give dáváte- you give dávájí- they give 2. The negative verb in Czech is formed by prefixing the particle "ne" before the verb.

Example: "ne" plus the conjugation of "býti", to be.

Singular 1st person: nejsem- I am not 2nd person: nejsi- you are not 3rd person není- he, she, or it is not.

Plural nejsme- we are not nejste- you are not nejsou- they are not Note that the third person singular is different. It is "není" instead of the expected form "neje"

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Cínská zdvořilost.

Francouzský cestovatel Simon vypravuje, jak potkal kdysi v Číně venkovana, jenž, pohovořiv s ním, zeptal se čínským způsobem: "Osmělu­ ji se vás jptáti, který jest váš šťastný věk?" (Cesky bychom ovšem řekli: kolik je vám let?) Francouz odpověděl: "Je mi třicet šest." "Měl jsem za to, že je vám dvakrát tolik," řekl Číňan.

Tato jeho poznámka byla pouze zdvořilostí, kterou by dozajista řekl každému, právě tak, jako by se každého optal na "sťastný věk."

Nicméně nám mnoho povídá. Číňan má velikou úctu k stáří. Jak kdo zestárne, tak mu též přibylo úcty u ostatních. U nás se obyčejně lidé starší stydí přiznat svůj věk a chtějí se zdát mladšími. Není-li to nepřirozený a nez­ dravý zjev? Krásné je mládí, ovšem, ale stáří, naplněné záslužnými činy, má větší cenu. šestiletá Alenka ptá se maminky: "Mamičko, v který den jsem se narodila?" "Třetího května," odpoví jí maminka. A Alenka se tomu velice diví. "Ach, to je opravdu hezké, mamičko, že jsem se narodila zrovna v den mých narozenin!"

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LODGE NO. 1, FAYETTEVILLE LODGE NO. 31, YOAKUM Sunday, July 21-Lodge Meeting, 11 a.m. and Sunday, Apr. 28-Hosting District VII Spring Joint Picnic Lunch w/Fayette County Czech Meeting at Sons of Hermann Hall, 7 miles Hertiage Society at Polansky's Lake, Rek Hill West of Yoakum on Hwy. 111

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LODGE NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE LODGE NO. 32, VICTORIA Sunday, Apr. 14-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m. at Wednesday, Apr. 10-Monthly Meeting, 7:30 Mr. Gatti' s; Youth to have Easter Egg Hunt p.m. at Citizens National Bank *** Sunday, Apr, 28-Hosting District VI Spring LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD M~eting at Community Center Annex, VicFriday, Apr.12-Social Night tona *** Friday, Apr.19-SocialNight LODGE NO. 3S, ELK Friday, Apr. 26-Social Night Saturday, Apr. 13-Cherokee Rose Sunday, Apr. 28-Knapek's Reunion Sunday, Apr.14-Lodge Meeting *** Saturday, Apr, 20-Sons of The Dessert LODGE N0.13, DIME BOX Saturday, Apr. 27-Country Showmen Saturday, Apr.13-Texas Unlimited Saturday, May 4-Texas Sugar Saturday, Apr. 20-Chance Saturday, May U-Cherokee Rose Friday, Apr. 26-Debonaires, 8-12 Sunday, May 12-Youth Club Meetin~, 2:30 Saturday, May 4-Texas Unlimited Saturday, May 18. Texas Heartbeat Saturday, May 11-0pen p.m.; Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m.

Saturday, May 18-Emotion Saturday, May 25-Country Showmen Saturday, May 2S-Chance *** (Lodge Meeting every 3rd Sunday, 2 p.m.)

LODGE NO. 38, KOVAR "'** Sunday, Apr. 14-Annual Picnic at SPJST LODGE NO. lS, BUCKHOLTS Hall· in Kovar; Meal served, 12-1 p.m.; Saturday, Apr.13-Cross Fire, 8:30-12:30 (Regular Lodge Meeting every 2nd Sunday Country Auction, 1:30p.m. *** of each month, 3 p.m.; also Club Dance 2nd Sunday of each month) LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN · (All meetings will be held at 3021 Sandy *** Point Rd., Bryan on last Sunday of each LODGE N0.17, NE:W T~BOR month, 4 p.m., until further notice) Saturday, Apr, 17-Hostmg First Annual *** SPJST State Horseshoe Tournament (Limited to Members, 16 and over; 6 Teams per Lodge) LODGE NO. 40, EL CAMPO-Hll,LJE • *** (Games every Monday night, 7:30 p.m., LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN Games License No. 3.~-72-8240-0) Saturday, Apr. 13-Les Huff and Lonesome LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dove, 9-1 .

Saturday, Apr.13-Vrazel Polka Band Sunday, Apr. 14-BATTLE DANCE, 3-8; Monday, Apr. IS-Board/Officers' Meeting, 7 Central Texas Sounds vs. Bobby Jones Or- p.m. chestra .

Friday, Apr. 19-Social Night Games; Kitchen Saturday, Apr, 20-King of Swing, 8:30- Opens, 6 p.m.

12:30 Saturday, Apr, 20-Charles Mikeska and The Sunday, Apr. 28-Lee Roy Matocha, 4-8 New Sensations . Sunday, May 12-BATTLE DANCE, 3-8 Saturday, Apr. 27-Texas Tradition (C/W) p.m.; Eddie Ray and the Polka Dots vs. New Saturday, May 18-First May Pete; Crowning, Edition 3:30 p.m.; Meal afterwards; Grand March Saturday, May 18-King of Swing, 8:30- prior to Saturday Night Dance 12:30 . .

(All Saturday dance, 8-12; for information Sunday, May 26-MAY PETE (fees admiss1~m contact Louis J, Kohutek, (817) 983-2261; to May Pete); after May Pete Dance •• Fntz Hall, (817) 98S-2S48) Hodde and The Fabulous Six, 5-9 p.m. (ad*** mission charged) LODGE NO. 49, ROWENA (Most of o~ Satur.day Night Dances are Thursday, Apr. 14.Runnels-Concho-Tom held from 8.30 to 12.3~ Green Counties Czech Heritage Society Meet** ing at SPJST Hall, Rowena LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Thursday Apr. 21-A&M Muster Fish Fry for Saturday, Apr. 20-Neal-Hubbard Wedding; A ies and their Families music by Jed Durbin and Spur of The Moment s!t~day July 27-Hosting District IV YAD Saturday, Apr. 27-Marek's Reunion; Dance ' *** at night for Public music by Jodie Jay's Band Monda , May 13-Meeting, 7 p.m.

LODGE NO. S4, ~T }'riday y May 17-Featuring MIXED Friday, June 7-Lodge Meeting, 7 p.1)1. and COUNTRY BAND, 8-12 p.m.

Honoring 50-Year M~'!:~rs Saturday, May 18-Dance: music by the New WACO .

LODGE NO. 66, ~:~s;!;,n~ay 19-Stepan' s Reunion Saturday, Apr, 13-Dery Dodd formerly Santa S t d y May 2S-Vrazel-Hoelscher Wed- Fe din ur a ? b p· k Saturday, Apr•. 20-Cherokee Rose g; music Y irec1!~.

Sunday, Apr. 21-Youth Club Meeting 2 p.m.; Lodge Meeting, 2:30 p.m., followed by a meal LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Friday, Apr. 26-Cherokee Rose Saturday, Apr. 27-Cole Creek Band, 8:30- Saturday, Apr. 27~till Southern 12:30 .

Saturday, May 4-Night Fall .

Saturday, May 4-PolkaFestival Sunday, May S-BATTLE DANCE. Jerry Sunday, May 5-PolkaFestival Haisler vs. Texas Sugar Thursday, July 4-0ld-Fashloned Fun and Friday, May 10-Cherokee Rose Festivities, also Dancing Saturday, May ll·DelRio .

(Regular Meeting 2nd Thursday of each Monday, May 13-Social Night, 7 p.m.; bring month, 8 p.m.; Youth Club meets every first snacks Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. For reser- Saturday, May 18-Deryl Dodd (formerly vations or hall rentals, call Ernest Haskovec, Santa Fe) 875-2789 Sunday, May 19-Youth Club Meeting, 2 *** p.m.; Lodge Meeting, 2:30 p.m. followed by a meal · LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR Sunday, May 5-First Annual Horseshoe Saturday, May 25-Cherokee Rose Tournament; Registration, 11 a.m.; Games, 1 Saturday, May 31-Cherokee Rose **"' p.m. -$10perTeam LODGE NO, 74, LOVELADY Sunday, May S-Annual May Pete; Crowning (Lodge business meetings held 1st Sunday of Queen, 3 p.m.; Grand March, 6-10 p.m.; of each month, 6:30 p.m.; game nights Dance, 6-10 p.m. w/music by Jodie Jay Band every Thursday, 7 p.m. Permit #l-75(Lodge 29 Adult Meeting every 2nd Sun­ 10S2324-8) day, 4 p.m.; Youth Club Meeting, S p.m.)

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LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND Saturday, Apr. 13-Dance; Lee Roy Matocha, 8-12 Saturday, Apr. 20-Benner-Price Wedding Reception Monday, Apr. 22-American Legion Meeting, 7p.m.

Saturday, Apr. 27-Dance; King of Swing, 812 Saturday, May 4-SUPER GAMES, 7 p.m.

Sunday, May S-Monthly Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m.

Saturday, May 11-Dance; Country Show­ men, 2 p.m.

Sunday, May 19-ANNUAL LODGE 80 PIC­ NIC Saturday, May 25-Dance; King of Swing, 812 (Game Night every Thursday, 7 p.m. #SP-174615-1395-8; AL-3-00061-9887-0)

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LODGE NO. 107, FLORESVILLE Sunday, Apr. 21-Youth Meeting, 2 p.m.; Entertainment/Games, 3 p.m.; Lodge Meeting, 4 p.m. and 50-Year members to be honored; Refreshments/Social following

*** LODGE NO. 130, DALLAS/SOKOL ZIZKA Saturday, Apr. 13-Anniversary Dance; Gary Lee w/Cherie Goodwin (BIR) Tuesday, Apr. 16-Lodge 130 Monthly Meet­ ing at Lodge 84. 2625 Floyd St. Saturday, Apr. 27-Charlie Patteson (BIR) ..

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LODGE NO. 133, SAN ANTONIO Sunday, Apr, 21-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m. at St. Margaret Mary Activity Center, 1314 Fair Avenue, San Antonio

*** LODGE N0.135, ENNIS Friday, Apr. 19-0pen House/Hamburger Supper, 6-lOp.m.

Saturday, Apr. 20-Banquet/Dance; Soical hour; Dinner/Entertainment/Dancing, music

by Sulak Bros., 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Sunday, Apr. 21-Grand Opening--Ribbon Cutting, 11 a.m.; Pork and Sauerkraut/Dump­ lings Dinner; lots of Entertainment, plus danc­ ing to Sulak Bros. and Czech Harvesters until 7p.m.

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LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVILLE Sunday, Apr. 21-Roast Beef Dinner, 12 Noon (Members bring vegetable/salad or dessert); Business Meeting, 1 p.m.; also 50-year pin presentations

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

(Hall rentals for wedding or party; call (713) 862-6291 after 4 p.m.

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LODGE NO. 143, INEZ Sunday, May 19-Lodges 97, Placedo and 143, Inez are sponsoring a Polkafest at Com­ munity Center on Hwy. 59 in Inez from 1 to 8 p.m.; music by Vrazel Polka Band, Leo Majek Orchestra and Vanek Polka Band

LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Saturday, Apr.13-Non-MemberRental Monday, Apr.15-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Apr. 19-Reception for Czechoslovak An1bassador Rita Klimova, 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. fmger sandwiches, Czech pastries and hors ď oeuvres will be appreciated Saturday, Apr. 20-Dance - Mikula Band Saturday, Apr. 27-Non-MemberRental Thursday, May 2-Parking Lot Sale; call 3525295 or 352-4397 Friday, May 3-Parking Lot Sale; call 3525295 or 352-4397 Saturday, May 4-NO DANCE Saturday, May 18-Dance; Centex Band Monday, May 20-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 25-Member Rental

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LODGE NO. 87 TEMPLE Friday, Apr. 12-Lodge 'Meeting, 7:30 p.m. and Social

*** LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Wednesday, Apr.10-Birthday Club Meeting Thursday, Apr. 11-AARP Defensive Driving Course, 9-1 at Lodge 88; call 681-3304 Friday, Apr. 12-AARP Defensive Driving Course, 9-1 at Lodge 88 .

Saturday, Apr. 13-Bobby Layne, Big Band Music from Nebraska; DRESS CODE Monday,Apr.15-CzechLesson, 7:30p.m.

Friday, Apr. 19-BATTLE DANCE, Trne C/W w/ Ri~er Road Boys, and Texas Brew, 81; No free tickets Saturd~y, Apr. 20-Texas Dutchmen (Polkatime) Monday, Apr. 22-Czech Lesso;°s, 7:3~p.m.

Satu.rday, Apr. 27-Jack Melick, Big Band Music; DRESS CODE., .

Sunday, Apr. 28-Blue Room Party, 4-9 p.m., Cocktails/Dinner/Dancing; Ed Kadlecek and the Village Band of New Braunfels Monday, Apr. 29-Czech .Lessons, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May I-Birthday Club Party/ Luncheon Friday, May 3~Texas Brew, Trne C/W Saturday, May 4-BATTLE DANCE "Polkatime"· Lee Roy Matocha vs. The Moonriders 8-1· ŇoFREE Tickets Monday, May 6-Czech Lessons, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 8-Bh1hday Club Meeting Saturday, May 11-The Original NICK NAVARRO, Big Band Music; DRESS CODE Saturday, May 18-Jodie Mikula (Polkatime) Saturday May 25-JOHN SULLIVAN, Big Band Mu:ic· DRESS CODE ' *** LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH Saturday, Apr. 13-Dance; music by Country Boys of Enrus, 8:30-12:30 sponsored by St. Thomas Women Sunday, May 19-Dance; music by Sulak Boys of Enrus, 4-8 p.m. sponsored by SPJST Lodge92

"'"'"' LODGE N0.100, SEBESTA Wednesday, Apr.17-Very important meeting to disband Lodge; Members are urged to at­ tend, 7 p.m. at Benrue F. Sebesta's office in Snook

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*** LODGE NO. 154, ll'ORT WORTH Sun!fay, Apr. 14-Hosting Di11trict lli Spring Meeting; also Horseshoe and Quilt Contests Sunday, May 12-Molher's Day Dinner and Meeting, 1 p.m.

*** LODGE NO. 160, SAN ANGELO Sunday, Apr. 28-Hosting District IV Meeting at Wall Fire Hall, Wall, Texas

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LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA Friday, Apr. 12-Buddy Kirk (BIR) Saturday, Apr.13-Texas Brew (C/W) Sunday, Apr. 14-Social Dinner, 1-3 p.m.; Dance, 3-7 p.m. w/River Road Boys (C/W) Saturday, Apr. 20-Chaparral (C/W) Saturday, Apr, 27-Hayslip Brothers (C/W) Saturday, May'4-Heart of Texas (C/W) Friday, May 10-My Galveston Band (BIR) Saturday, May 11-Texas Brew (C/W) Saturday, May 18-Texas Throwdown (C/W) Saturday, May 25-Ri:verRoad Boys (C/W)

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LODGE N0, 177, ACADEMY Saturday, Apr.13-Jeb Durbin Saturday, Apr. 20-Firecreek Saturday, Apr. 27-Lonesome Dove

*** LODGE NO. 179, WARRENTON (Lodge meets 2nd Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Warrenton Store; social hour and meal follows. The meat is furnished and members bring side dishes.)

*** LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON Saturday, Apr.13-Green River Saturday, Apr. 20-Cross Fire Saturday, Apr, 27-Treadin' Water Saturday, May 4-Jirnmy Schmidt Saturday, May 11-Eighty Proof Saturday, May 18-Cross Fire Saturday, May 2S-Treadin' Water

*** LODGE NO. 186, CALDWELL (Lodge meeting on 2nd Tuesday of each month, 6 p,m.; Social Games, 7:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday; Kitchen/Bar Open; License Permit #l-742073309S-41002)

*"'* LODGE N0.187, ROUND ROCK Friday, Apr, 12-Debonaires Saturday, Apr.13-Leather and Lace Friday, Apr. 19-Lonesome Dove Saturday, Apr. 20-People's Choice Friday, Apr, 26-Leather and Lace Saturday, Apr. 27-Debonaires

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LODGE NO. 196, HOUSTON· WEST Sunday, Apr. 28-Second Quarterly Meeting.

2 p.m. at Katy VFW Hall; Members bring covered dish and dessert

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