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VESTNIK SPJST Herald

"Joining Hands To Touch Lives-Fraternalism for the Family and Our Nation"

BENEVOLENCE

Official Organ Of The Slavonic Benevolent Order Of The State Of Texas, Founded 1897 BROTHERHOOD

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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 1SSN-07458800 VOLUME 80 NUMBER 25

June 17, 1992

Cleburne Lodge Chartering Ceremony

SECRE:ARY-TREAS1JRER O.D. Otte proudly displays the SPJST Banner o the newly-chartered Lodge No. 195 , Cleburne while Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar speaks to assembly about the duties of a new lodge.

CHECK PRESENTATION -- SL President Howard Leshikar (left) with Board Chairman and Director Sid Pokladnik (right) presented Brother O.D.Otte a check for $100.00 to help the newly-chartered lodge get started.

SUPREME LODGE PRESIDENT Howard Leshikar presents gavel to newly-elected President Christine Otte of the newly-chartered Lodge No. 195 in Cleburne.

Stephanie Roye

Miss Texas American Coed DISTRICT III DIRECTOR and Board Chairman Sid Pokladnik installing officers of the newly-chartered Lodge No. 195. They are: Secretary-Treasurer O.D. Otte, Vice President and Reporter Christalene Giles, and President Linda Christine Otte. Director Pokladnik also presented some inspiring words to these officers and wished them much success in their new lodge.

Miss Stephanie Roye, 17-year-old daughter of Bobby and Anita Roye of El Campo, was named "Miss Texas American Coed" at the state pageant held June 6th and 7th in Dallas at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Ninety-three finalists competed for the state title and were judged on a written application,

including academic achievements, honors and awards, poise and appearance in evening gown, personal interviews with the five judges and poise and appearance during pre-interview presentations. Stephanie received a $1,000 cash scholarship, an official crown, banner, roses, and all-expense paid trip to Honolulu, Hawaii in August. There she will represent Texas in the National Miss American Coed Pageant where thousands of dollars in cash awards and scholarships will be awarded.

In addition Stephanie won the Academic Achievement Award and received a trophy and a $500 cash scholarship. Stephanie, a 1992 graduate of El Campo High School, graduated 17th in her class of 179 with a 4.7865 grade point average. While in high school she was a member of the National Honor Society, French Club, Student Council, Speech/Drama, Marching and Concert Band, J.V. Cheerleader and Captain of the Derby Doll Drill Team.

Stephanie also received first runnerup with her self-choreographed lyrical dance to "Bird on a Wire" in the optional talent competition. She was awarded a trophy and a $150 cash scholarship.

State pageants are held nationwide and are open to girls between the ages (Continued On Page 4)

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6208 LAKESIDE, FT. WORTH, TX 76135 (817) 237-4237 DISTRICT IV - ERNEST KRISTINEK, JR., ROUTE 2, BOX 99, LITTLEFIELD, TX 79339 (806) 299-1264 DISTRICT V - MILDRED HOLEMAN, CHMN., 1006 CHANTILLY LN., HOUSTON, TX 77018 (713) 683-0018 DISTRICT VI - LEONA MACHA, SECRETARY, 501 SHROPSHIRE, EL CAMPO, TX 77437 - (409) 543-3746 DISTRICT VII - DOMINIC F. NETEK, SR., 3907 SKYLARK, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78210 (512) 532-3916 FINANCE COMMITTEE DISTRICT I - ERNEST WENTRCEK, V. CHMN., 1530 BENNETT, BRYAN, TX 77802 (409) 822-4226.

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Father's Day; June 21st

the convention, will be able to say: "We have done the best we could for our great fraternal order and honestly feel that we have chartered a constructive future for the next four years, heading into the Centennial Year of 1997 for our Society."

If we can make that statement with honest sincerity, then we can feel that our SPJST 26th Convention was indeed constructive and worthwhile. ***

WHAT IS A DAD? A dad is that someone who's special and kind Who does thoughtful things with his family in mind... ***

District youth achievement days in Districts III, V and VII are a week away for youngsters in Beseda, arts/crafts, talent and royalty competition.

The dates and locations are posted in the Youth Calendar, also each respective district youth counselor has a brief program outlined in this issue.

We wish all the districts successful YAD results including at state competitions. ***

When these words and sentences reach you, the convention will be well underway for some of you and some of you will be reading them after the convention has been concluded; that depends on your mail delivery and when you received your Vestnik.

We hope that the next issue which will be Wednesday, July 1 will bring you good and satisfactory news and results of the SPJST 26th Convention in the letters submitted by reporters for publication in the Vestnik.

We will also attempt to bring you some of the results and news in the editorial column. There is no question that there will be things to report no matter what the results are and the final end after the convention has adjourned. No doubt there will be varied opinions expressed depending on who does the writing and how each individual viewed the Convention Proceedings while it progressed day-by-day.

It is a definite fact that some changes one way or another will be made for our Society's guidance into the future.

Whether they are for the good or bad of our future depends on what is finally acted on and passed.

There have been statements made to the affect that sometimes it seems to some members that our conventions are a waste of time and money because after the convention has adjourned, everybody goes about their own way doing what they please; that is the view of some people who are skeptical that what the convention passes will be followed or adhered to.

However, every organization, whether it be large or small, needs to have definite guidelines and rules (bylaws) to be guided by in various instances in the conducting of business regardless of what it may be.

There are always instances when something arises that a definite rule may not be spelled or written out for clear guidance stating what should be done. That is when unselfish common sense, fraternal and moral decisions should take precedence to reaching a decision. That is very true especially in fraternal circles and in the fraternal way of life. That is the true meaning of that word we call "Brotherhood."

Let us all hope that we can all arrive home safely and with a feeling that everybody who had something to do with

In our 1988 Convention Year, it so happened that one of our young SPJST members was selected and crowned Miss Texas which was none other than Miss Jo Thompson of Lufkin Lodge.

Your editor contacted Brother John Anderson of Lufkin asking him if he thought Sister Thompson would be able to appear at our convention in Temple. He stated that he would try to find out and let us know. He was successful in getting her to appear at our convention in Temple and her appearance enhanced the scheduled program.

Everyone was glad to see her and she received a sincere appreciation from all the delegates for her appearance and the entire delegation wished her much success in the future.

By a certain coincidence, since our SPJST 26th Conventon issue was published, we received information that Miss Stephanie Roye of El Campo, who has been active in SPJST Youth Club for many years was selected and crowned Miss Texas American Coed from ninety-three finalists in Dallas during June 6th and 7th. We wish her the best of luck in the National Miss American Coed.

Stephanie will also be traveling in July to London and Paris with the All American Drill Team School as a member of the All American Drill Team School and will have four performances while in Europe with the highlight of the tour being their performance at EURO/DISNEY while in Paris, France.

The editor has known Stephanie for many years, has watched her progress in numerous youth programs and watched her be crowned SPJST State Queen a few years ago. With her courageous attitude, Stephanie has accomplished much pride for her family, community and SPJST Society. We salute you, Miss Roye, and wish you continued success in your future endeavors! ***

TO BE HAPPY If you want to be happy, begin where you are. Don't wait for some rapture that is future and far. Begin to be joyous, begin to be glad, and soon you will forget that you ever were sad.

If want to be happy, begin where you are. Your windows to sunlight and sweetness unbar. If dark seems the day, light a candle of cheer. Till its steady flame brightens each heart that comes near.

If you want to be happy, begin where you are. Tune up daily discords, till out of their jar. New harmony rises, rejoicing and sweet. And onward, in music, go your feet.

If you want to be happy, begin where you are. There sets in each sky a joybringing star. Live bravely beneath it, through cloud and toward light. And under its radiance your path shall be bright. ***

Wednesday, June 17, 1992—VESTNiK/3

The SPJST Monthly Insurance Report As Of 5/31/92 *TOP SALES REPRESENTATIVES BASED ON:* AMOUNT OF EARNED PREMIUM NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS

DISTRICT 1 DISTRICT 2 DISTRICT 3 DISTRICT 4 DISTRICT 5 DISTRICT 6 DISTRICT 7 DISTRICT 9

Johnnie Holub Ladis Navratil Daniel Roznov sky Martha Broz Donald Seal James Bacak Maxine Pavliska Home Office

Lola Vavra Albin Machu Freddie Kaluza Leonard Jansa Tillie Helmcamp Annimae Mena Jarolyn Popp Home Office

MONTH-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR * INSURANCE WRITTEN AND ISSUED * DIST.

APPS.

1

INS. WRITTEN

INS. ISSUED

YEAR-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR * INSURANCE WRITTEN AND ISSUED * DIST.

APPS.

INS. WRITTEN

INS. ISSUED

$385,000.00

$105,000.00

50

$1,329,700.00

$964,700.00

2

13

$302,000.00

$610,000.00

110

$3,465,820.00

$2,818,820.00

3

15

$157,500.00

$327,000.00

109

$2,030,152.00

$1,684,652.00

4

10

$234,000.00

$137,000.00

49

$2,320,500.00

$2,024,500.00

5

24

$272,000.00

$765,500.00

142

$2,731,870.00

$2,367,870.00

6

10

$199,000.00

$97,000.00

54

$1,255,000.00

$1,043,000.00

7

$62,500.00

$50,000.00

29

$492,500.00

$380,000.00

9

$70,000.00

$0.00

18

$372,500.00

$277,500.00

$1,682,000.00

$2,091,500.00

561

$13,998,042.00

$11,561,042.00

Totals

90

Totals

I. RA I ERNALLY,

BERNARD M. GEBALA ■ VICE PRESIDENT

From The President's Office

Minnie Kubitza

SPJST Member From West Celebrates Age 96!

In 1896 Alfred Nobel passed away and the Nobel prize was established.

During this year the x-ray was discovered - a definite advancement for the betterment of mankind. It was also this year that Hermina (Minnie) Pavelka Kubitza was born.

On May 7, 1896 her parents, Joseph and Marie (Holecek) Pavelka, from Czechoslovakia, celebrated their new daughter's birth. Her parents had immigrated to Galveston in March 1890 and later moved to West, Texas where Hermina was born.

Hermina came from a large family of 8 brothers and one sister, all of whom are now deceased. She married husband Adolph Kubitza, and was blessed with 3 sons and one daughter which are; daughter, Mrs. John (Rosilee) Bartosh of Abbott, Texas; son, Fred and wife Elizabeth Mach Kubitza of Mart, Texas; son, Robert A. Kubitza of Axtell, Texas; and one son deceased, Frank Kubitza, 1915 - 1917.

She and her husband Adolph farmed near Axtell, Texas, where they raised their children. Adolph passed away September 10, 1975 leaving a legacy of 17 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and one step great-grandchild.

Hermina has always taken part in SPJST activities and homemaking. She liked to sew when she was younger and also enjoys getting outdoors and visiting with company.

Many of Mrs. Kubitza's posterity are members of the SPJST including a son and daughter, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The SPJST would like you to join us come and may all your hopes and in recognizing this member who has dreams continue to come true. achieved the great status of AGE 96.

To Mrs. Kubitza, may you continue —SPJSTto enjoy good health for a long time to

MANY SALES REPRESENTATIVES attended sales workshop at Lodge 29, Taylor.

Sales Workshop Held At Lodge 29, Taylor A sales representative workshop for continuing education was held recently at Lodge 29, Taylor.

SFM Gene McBride, along with District II Director Willie E. Kohutek, conducted the workshop. SFM Gene

McBride instructed sales representatives on the many types of SPJST insurance plans available to current and prospective members according to age groups and needs. He also discussed the different target groups for insurance sales.

Although continuing education for fraternal organizations is not required by the Texas State Board of Insurance, SPJST requires its agents to take six hours of classroom education per year

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Miss Texas (Continued From Page 1)

SFM Gene McBride instructing sale representatives on the many types insurance plans SPJST has for members. to remain in active status and to better serve the members. Sales workshops such as this also enable the field force to enlist the efforts of the lodge officers in assisting their sales representatives to obtain new members for their lodges.

If you would like to get more information, please call one of the sales representatives listed on the back page. Each one is trained to assist with your needs.

Fraternally, Bernard Gebala Vice President ***

SALES REPRESENTATIVES in attendance at sales workshop. sentatives on the many types of SPJST insurance plans available to current and prospective members according to age groups and needs. He also discussed the different target groups for insurance sales.

Although continuing education for fraternal organizations is not required by the Texas State Board of Insurance, SPJST requires its agents to take six hours of classroom education per year to remain in active status and to better serve the members. Sales' workshops

District

such as this also enable the field force to enlist the efforts of the lodge officers in assisting their sales representatives to obtain new members for their lodges.

If you would like to get more information, please call one of the sales representatives listed on the back page. Each one is trained to assist you with your needs.

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Letter

District V Fund-Raising Results District V would like to thank everyone who participated in our fund-raising project, either by donating an item, purchasing, or selling tickets. Proceeds will go toward the expenses for the Hospitality House at the Convention this June 1992.

The drawings were given away at Lodge 88 on May 17, 1992 at the Blue Room party. Special thanks goes to Margaret Allbritton, chairperson of the Blue Room Committee for allowing us the opportunity to have our drawing of names and last minute ticket sales that day. Now for the results, the winners are: Roy Stonaker; 12-gauge shot gun; donated by Royal & Laura Bell Warnasch Lee Mikes; 13" Emerson Color TV (Purchased by District) John Pike; Brinkman smoke/grill (Purchased by District) B.L. Holeman; coverlet, donated by Gladys & Richard Smallwood R.L. Cunningham; $50 cash, donated by Lodge 172 Louis Roznovsky; painted T-shirt; donated by Lydia & Tom Marsh Gladys Sembera; camera

District I 1)11 ndrew Vavra told sales representatives of district sales and need to "keep selling."

Cash donations were made by: Karl & Lowrina Lindemann Lodge 81 Needville (Used to purchase prizes) Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Prochazka Lodge 139, Danbury Lodge 142, Houston Thank you again for your support.

Fraternally, Dorothy Pflughaupt District V Secretary —SPJST-

SPJST MORTGAGE

Gene McBride, state field manager, conducted workshop complete with examples of "needs selling" and types of plans to propose to new clients.

RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

7.1% annualized effective through 7-31-92

Home or Farm Mortgages: 8 1/4% for 1 to 7 years 8 1/2% for 8 to 15 years 8 3/4% for 16 to 20 years

Sales Workshop held at Lodge 188, Centerville A sales representative workshop for Continuing Education was held recently at Lodge 188, Centerville.

SFM Gene McBride, along with District I Director Andrew Vavra and District II Director Willie E. Kohutek conducted the workshop. SFM Gene instructed sales repreMcBride

RATE FOR ANNUITIES

INTEREST

INTEREST RATES

Mortgages on Qualified Owner-Operated Business Real Estate

I

INTEREST RATE FOR UNIVERSAL LIFE:

9 1/2% for 10 years 9 3/4% for 11 to 15 years

8% annualized effective through 7-31-92

III YAD SPJST Lodge No. 25, Ennis District

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of 16-19. Emphasis is placed on the importance of physical fitness, mental alertness and self-confidence.

The pageant seeks to recognize and reward young women for their contributions to their community at the present time and to encourage them to set lofty goals for the future.

The Miss American Coed pageant believes that the youth are the pride of the present and hope of the future.

Dreams do come true and this is where they start.

On the state level Stephanie was sponsored by Multi-Fab Metals, First National Bank and Connie's by Glenn, all of El Campo, and Wheeler Boot Company of Houston.

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Important Notice To Lodge 39 Members Dear Members of Lodge 39: Please be advised that a SPECIAL MEETING has been called for SUNDAY AFTERNOON, July 5th, at 4:30 p.m. at our Lodge No. 39. This is a very IMPORTANT MEETING and ALL MEMERS are URGED to attend.

Only members who have social dues paid for 1992 will be allowed to vote on issue at hand.

Lillie M. O'Shields Secretary

—SPJST-

No. 79, Corpus Christi Lodge

Dear Members: The May monthly meeting for Lodge No. 79 was held on Sunday, May 10, on Mother's Day. There was a delicious roas': beef dinner with all the trimmings served at 1:00 p.m. and the men of our lodge did all the serving and the cleaning up. They did a wonderful job, too. Thanks, many thanks! The members who did not attend missed a good one, be sure to come next time.

The regular monthly meeting was called to order at 2:15 p.m. by President Eugene Hrncir. All the usual business was taken care of by the officers.

There was a discussion about the May monthly $50.00 donation and it was decided to give it as a donation by SPJST Lodge No. 79, Corpus Christi to be the local telethon coming soon on the Children's Miracle Network, all local proceeds go to the Driscoll Children's Hospital in Corpus Christi.

All agreed that was a good idea.

In her report, District VII Director Thelma Hrncir said the Supreme Lodge encourages the lodges to hold monthly meetings. She said we have a nice hall here in Corpus Christi to hold meetings and that many lodges do not.

It has been suggested a good project for lodges would be to buy old houses in their community, restore them, and use for meeting place and museum for the local area promoting our ethnic heritage.

Wednesday, June 17, 1992—VESTNIK/5

This year, Lodge No. 79, has 9 members who are eligible for 50-year pins.

They are: Charlie E. Bartos, Dolores Ann Gregorcyk, Oscar J. Hrncir, Christine Koubek, Charlie M. Majek, Frank Majek, Adela Sijansky, Jerry Ed Sijansky, and Leonard Urban. FAC Jill Sijansky had the pleasure of pinning the 50-year pins on the 3 members who were present, namely, Sister Adela Sijansky, Brother Jerry Ed Sijansky and Oscar J. Hrncir. Congratulations!

A prize was awarded to the oldest mother, Sister Carrie Veselka and the youngest, Sister Kathy Sijansky.

After a discussion, it was decided to hold the June meeting on the third Sunday, which is June 21 at 2:00 p.m.

There will be a "svacina" after the meeting and we have great cooks who always bring delicious goodies for all to enjoy; forget to count calories that day!

Everyone enjoyed the social after the May meeting, there was lots of visiting.

See you on Sunday, June 21 at 2:00 p.m.

Fraternally, Helen Pavelka, Secretary

—SPJST-

Lodge

No. 84, Dallas

Dear Members: With the reciting of the pledge to our flag, our meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. A good attendance was welcorned by President Olson.

The previous meeting's minutes were read and correspondence was a thank you from the Sister Bessie Houpy family.

Reports of Committees: Entertainment by Sister Cheri Petr Sunshine -- No Report House Committee by Adolph Salac reported was a leak in the conference room, mowed the grass and repaired the fence.

Hall rental by Brother Petr gave his usual good report.

Special Committee report by Sister Evelyn Salac had a lengthy and a very good gross amount of money made by various events.

Dallas-Ennis Fraternal Council will meet Monday for their picnic at the Czech Club.

Czech Culture report was given by Sister Bessie Petr.

Youth Leader Bessie Petr reported the youth meets at 3:00 p.m. today, she also reported on the Garland performance by the Beseda group.

Sales report by Sister Olson was that she attended a class in Ennis; a workshop type of thing which was very informative.

President Olson also thanked all who helped at the Garland fair, the band and their leader, Brother Pokladnik at the benefit dance May 24; the members who helped bake and those who served pastries at the fair.

Living Memorial report by Sister Maxey: a letter being sent to all members reporting on donation for this memorial drive.

July 20 -- is our next meeting day at 7:30 p.m. Remember our country and western dance on June 20 with "Double Shot" band, so it's: wear your western attire time.

In the month of October -- October 17 to be exact, the day before Czech Day at the Texas State Fair, the Eric Honza Orchestra will play to entertain you. This will be a free dance for you and your state fair visitors rna'Ke your plans to bring all of your visitors to this one and dance to the "big bandstyle of music."

In the previous letter I failed to include the cards the sunshine lady, Sis-

ter Tydlaska sent--I apologize; get well card to Brother Ben Jarma and Sister Lillian Hamusek; sympathy card to the Bessie Houpy family and to Margaret Klecka whose mother passed away.

Fraternally, Rose Scott

—SPJSTLodge No.

88, Houston News On May 11, 1992 the monthly meeting was opened by President Jerry Ermis with Flag Bearers Darlene and Marlene Migl and Kristi Sokol presenting the colors.

We had two deceased Members, Henry Knapick and Frank Slanina.

Secretary Mildred Holeman read the minutes and communications from the Henry Knapick and Frank Slanina families.

Financial Secretary-Treasurer Shirley Stonaker gave the financial report.

DYC Marie Stayton gave the youth report for Barbara Linney, Lodge 88 youth leader, who was unable to attend. District V Director Louis Hanus installed the youth officers.

Fifty-year pins were then presented to 21 members, however, only seven members were present for the presentation, and the pictures of those who were present are as follows:

Steve Kelly and Jerry Ermis

Jennifer Caffey

This precious little girl Jennifer Leigh Caffey, won all these following scholarships:

Elizabeth Kubin and Jerry Ermis

Henry F. Ojeman and Jerry Ermis

SPJST Lodge 88, Houston SPJST Supreme Lodge Houston Endowment Jessie Jones and Mary Gibbs Jones, a 4-year scholarship.

Texas A&M Opportunity Award, 4year scholarship Presidential Academic Fitness Award Rotary Club Metal UIL Scholar Award Jersey Village High School Graduate of May 29, 1992, Jennifer Leigh Caffey.

Jennifer will attend Texas A&M University where she will major in Premed.

Jennifer is the daughter of David and Joan Caffey. She also has a sister, Lisa and a brother, David. Her grandparents are Franklin and Almeda Bravenec.

Remember: "No man has a good enough memory to be a successful liar" -- by Abraham Lincoln.

Submitted by Pearl Hanka, 2nd Vice President —SPJST-

YAD - June SPJST Lodge 88, Houst n District

—SPJSTFranklin D. Bravenec with President Jerry Ermis

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Ivy H. Walden and Jerry Ermis

Betty Jean Dowell and Jerry Ermis

Helen Jo Ann Bravenec an Jerry Ermis

Many of our 50-year members were not able to be there, but President Jerry will get the pins to you. The members had a beautiful cake for the celebrants after the meeting.

Josephine Pflughaupt, chairman of our local lodge scholarships, announced that she gave 4 scholarships to Lodge 88 students, they are Sam Salidino, John Green, Catherine Hoffman and Jennifer Caffey.

We also had reports from Birthday Club President Lowrina Lindemann and the Men's Club by President Ed Miculka.

Our sick members are Karl Lindemann, Gus Urbanovsky, Jake Jacobs and Homer Alexander.

Board Co-chairman Bobby Miksch gave a short report. Tom Marsh announced that the Auditing Committee found the books in order.

President Naomi Spencer of the Dranatic Club has a program well undervay for Sunday, August 30th. Tillie Jelmcamp is busy writing skits for this occasion, which will be a free presentation.

Jge No. 94, zloc.--

Since the time of the beginning of our lodge in 1910, I believe our lodge has held its regular meetin g s on the first Sunday of each month. There was good reason to hold the meetings at hat particular time because most of .he members were farmers and that was the only good available time they had.

Today, the occupational complexion of our members is so different from that of seventy-five years ago and there is no logical reason to hold the meetings on Sunday afternoon. In our last meeting, it was decided to change the date of our meetings (on a sixmonth trail basis) in order to make it more convenient for our members to attend. Accordingly, beginning in July 1992, our meetings will now be held on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Our next meeting will be on July 2, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. We invite you to linger a while after the meeting for some social fellowship. Please make a note of this change!

Albert R. Scasta President, Lodge No. 94 —S PJS T—

District VII YAD - June 28 SPJST Lodge 107, Floresvifle —SPJST—.

6/VESTNIK—Wednesday, June 17, 1992

Lodge No. 133, San Antonio LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIO WILL NOT HOLD A MEETING IN JUNE DUE TO FATHER'S DAY. The next meeting of Lodge 133 will be held on July 19, 1992 at 2:00 p.m. at the St. Margaret Mary Activity Center, 1314 Fair Avenue, San Antonio, Texas. Sandwiches will be provided by the lodge. Members are asked to bring chips or dips. Our delegates will be back .from the Convention and will report on the events of the convention.

Jarolyn Popp, Secretary

—SPJSTLodge No. 142,

Houston At 2:00 p.m. President Dennis Hermis called our monthly meeting to order.

We had 37 members and 3 guests present. All of us stood to recite the Pledge of Allegiance to our flag and remained standing for a moment of silence in memory of our departed member, Nelson Roemer. May he rest in peace.

Roll call of officers revealed that all were present, except Vice President Keith Kieschnick who was helping out at Lodge No. 88 during Splash Day. President Hermis appointed Nelson Jochen to the vice president's chair for this meeting.

Secretary Alice Jochen read the minutes. Financial Secretary-Treasurer Rosie Tumis gave the treasurer's report. Youth Club report was given

by Amanda Hermis.

Board of Trustees and Bar reports were read by Board Chairman Robert Kieschnick.

There were no new applicants for the month of May. Sick Committee reported that Brother Frank Mynar was in the hospital and is in a nursing home. Mrs. Mynar is also ill at home. Brother Rudy Cernuch is reported being ill at home. We hope all of you are feeling better at this time.

President Dennis Hermis thanked Vice President Keith Kieschnick for conducting the last meeting in May due to the absence of our president.

Next week is Convention Week (June 14-17) in Victoria.

Father's Day is June 21 - all fathers present will be recognized.

District V Youth Achievement Day will be June 28 at Lodge 88, Houston.

District V Youth Camp will be July 13-16 at Camp Val Verde.

District V Family Day will be September 7 at Lodge Jednota No. 196, Houston-West in Katy.

Birthday celebrants in June are: Elizabeth Hermis - June 1 Henry Hermis, Jr. - June 6 James Templain - June 6 Charles Motl - June 7 Henry Hermis, Sr. - June 24 include celebrities Anniversary Lawrence and Rosie Schilhab.

Capsule drawing for $60.00 went unclaimed due to the absence of Mary Frances Wojcek and William D. Cook.

Next month's drawing will be $70.00, so attend our meeting and you may be the lucky winner.

Oldest member present prize went to Lawrence Schilhab.

Door prize winners were Gus Molenosky, Martin Kieschnick, Gus Florian, and Howard Kieschnick.

The meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m.

A delicious lunch and refreshments were served. Our next meeting will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 12th.

Alice Jochen, Secretary

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No. 154, Fort Worth

Lodge

Dear Members and Friends: First, we extend a big thank you to all our lodge members who helped us through a very busy week and making the Southern District Slet such a big success. SPJST members from Houston, Corpus Christi and around here made our hard work worth while. We got so many compliments on our facility, good food and fellowship. The praise went on and on; and we thank you all and hope everyone arrived home safely.

We extend our congratulations to our young graduates; John Pace II, David Harrison (St. Louis), Nicolle Lynne Johnson and Emily Dawn Franks, and to all the other graduates. Good luck to a great future.

We extend our get well wishes to Sister Agnes Merlick who has been back in the hospital.

Sister Patti Gage honored her daughter, Sister Traci Gage with a big 21st birthday and taking 8 of her friends to Las Vegas. They are due home tonight.

Brother Emil and Sister Sally Milan just returned from a wonderful trip to Alaska. They were really impressed with Mt. McKinley, which they say only 20 percent get to see it. They came in Thursday night, June 4 and left Friday morning for San Antonio where Sally was in a wedding.

Sister Mila Milan and son Paris just came in from a 3-week stay in Canada.

Mila was in a wedding and Paris had a great visit with his grandparents and great-grandmother.

Now our delegates are getting ready for the SPJST Convention in Victoria.

Best wishes for a successful convention and all do get home safely.

I will be leaving June 22 for 3 weeks with my sister and family in St. Louis.

I'll be back July 12th.

Our next meeting will be July 12 at 3:00 p.m. So until---keep smiling.

Fraternally, Mary Pavey

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Card of Thanks A special thank you to all for your prayers, Masses and get well wishes for Myka Suges who had cranial surgery and hopefully she will not need more surgery.

Her parents, Danny and Lisa Suges; grandmother, Tina Cox and Roy Cox; great-grandparents, Anne and Henry Banfi of Chicago, Illinois are very grateful. They are all members of Lodge No. 154.

Danny Suges and family

Myka Suges

"Daddy's Gir The moment you arrived You stole my heart Being your daddy was about to start.

My world was spinning Like a cold wind swirl With thoughts of you Becoming daddy's girl.

Watching you grow older And seeing you play Brightens my life Each and every day.

You always seem to amaze Both your mother and I With that great big smile And those baby blue eyes.

I wrote this to say I'm glad you're here Myka Michele I love you dear.

By Danny Suges 01992

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Pace Graduates Science, Math School John Pace II, the son of John and Lori Pace of Azle, was one of 13S students to graduate from the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Sciences at the University of North Texas recently.

Pace, who attended Azle High School for two years, transferred to the Academy to complete his last two years of high school and at the same time earn his first two years of college credit. Students at the Academy, which was created by the Texas Legislature in 1988, live in a UNT residence hall and attend classes with other UNT students.

The Academy recently received the 1992 Excellence in Higher Education award from the Association of Texas Colleges and Universities. This year's graduating class is the Academy's third and largest.

Pace was one of 38 graduates to earn an academic scholarship to continue his college education. He will receive an Academic Excellence Scholarship from Dallas Baptist University, where he plans to enroll and study biology as a pre-med student.

John is a member of Lodge No. 154.

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Rozkvet No • 172, Pasadena

Lodge

Dear Brothers and Sisters: We held our regular monthly meeting May 27th. President Brother Jerry Dressler called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. in Czech and English languages.

Then he asked Brother Alvin Sefcik to lead the pledge to the flag of the United States of America and also held a moment of silent prayer for deceased brothers and sisters.

We had roll call of officers, all were present except Secretary Sister Lillia Mae Peter and Trustee Clarence Fee. All communications plus thank you letters were read and had the reading of minutes from our last meeting, which were approved.

Financial Secretary Sister Louise Willis gave her report and read the names of new members; there were eleven new members which were voted on and accepted.

We had all the committees' reports read which were good for the month of

April. Trustee Board Chairman Brother Joe Krenek gave his report, that all air-condition units were checked, repaired, serviced and ready for summer.

We had a report of death of one of our members, Brother Christopher Coroneos. We extend our sympathy to his family.

Brother Irvin Theiss, FAC, gave a report on arrangements being made for the Rose Center Benefit for August 2nd. More information will be forthcoming.

After all our business was discussed and transacted, President Brother Jerry Dressler reminded us of our next monthly meeting on June 24th, which will be a covered dish dinner, start eating at 6:30 p.m. and meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. So get your favorite covered dish ready, or other pastry, etc. and come because this will be our first meeting after the SPJST Convention and find out what took place at the convention.

Since there was no other business, we had the drawing for a door prize won by Brother Johnnie Valusek.

The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. for cake, cookies and coffee. Please come to our next meeting and covered dish dinner on June 24th for fellowship and hear from the delegates what happened at the convention in Victoria.

Fraternally, Alvin J. Sefcik, Reporter

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Country Lodge 185 May Meeting

Hill

Members and guests of Hill Country Lodge No. 185 met at the Bavarian Village May 28, 1992 for a regular meeting. President Roy Haag called the meeting to order. Roll call of officers showed Secretary Susan Bohnenberger absent.

Treasurer Ernest Jasek reported on lodge funds.

Discussion was held regarding the annual Lodge 185 picnic. Kathleen Mills will check with Mr. and Mrs. McDonald to see if the lodge can use the Preiss Heights park area as in the past. The Bavarian Village will be used as a backup facility in case of rain or high water.

The social will begin at 5:30 p.m. with swimming and fellowship, and a picnic-style meal of sandwiches will begin at 7:00 p.m. Members are requested to bring sandwiches, chips, dips, desserts, etc. for their family and for any guests they invite. Drinks will be furnished by the lodge.

Meeting dates were also set for the remainder of the year. The next lodge meeting will be held September 17, 1992, at 7:30 p.m. with an officers' meeting at 7:00 p.m. Officers for the 1992-93 year will be elected.

The final item on the agenda for 1992 will be the Christmas party scheduled for Monday, December 28, 1992. It will start with a social at 5:00 p.m., with a dinner served at 6:30 p.m.

More details regarding this party will be forthcoming.

Meeting was adjourned by President Haag.

Fraternally, Susan Bohnenberger Secretary —SPJST-

VII YAD - June 28 SPJST Lodge 107, Floresville

District

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Wednesday, June 17, 1992—VESTNIK /7

Buckholts Tarok Tournament

BUCK.IOLTS TAROK TOURNAMENT WINNERS---1st place, Paul Schlesinger (Lodge 29), 2nd--Elias Bigon (Lodge 47), 3rd--Dan Gaida (Lodge 20), 4th--Edith Kurtin (Lodge 20). The tournament was held at Joe Glaser's Catfish Farm, a beautiful place. Dana and her husbnad, Al, were coordinators and State FAC Frank Klinkovsky was tournament director.

Profits of this tournament went to the Buckholts Betterment Association to be used for the community center.

LODGE 47 SEATON MEMBERS Nancy Michalka and son, Justin. Nancy and her husband, Mark, helped with seating and refreshment arrangements during the Buckholts Tarok Tournament. Justin helped with various chores. Thanks to everyone especially Joe Glaser for donating the use of his beautiful facilities.

Attention: Lodge No. 189 Bryan-College Station The quarterly meeting of Lodge 189 has been changed from the second Sunday in June to June 28th, due to the fact that most of our officers will be at the SPJST State Convention June 1417 in Victoria.

It is very important that you come to the meeting to discuss the policies and changes that will have been made at the convention. The meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Wentrcek, 1530 Bennett, Bryan.

Please make plans to attend.

Fraternally, Jaime Wentrcek —SPJSTAngie Stiborek of Lodge 183, Arlington, was the lowest oin winner at the Buckholts Tarok Tournament and her prize was a new deck of Tarok cards so she could practice between tournaments. This is not true because Angie is an excellent layer and Angie and her husband, Leon, are very faithful tournament competitors.

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Chr'sti Circle orWoinen Corpus

The Corpus Christi Circle of Women met Thursday, June 4, 1992. Due to the absence of our President Anna Marie Moss who was ill with a throat infection, the meeting was called to order by Vice ?resident Albertina Oakes.

Ai FATHER AND SON are both winners at a recent Tarok Tournament.

Jimmy. Coufal (left) came in third place while his father, Joe Coufal, came in first place. Both are members of SPJST Lodge No. 47, Seaton.

—SPJSTThere were 22 members present and two guests; Sophie Valenta and Jerry -Elzner. Sophie became a member and we all welcome her aboard.

After the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, a moment of silence was held for Joe Hayek, who passed away on Wednesday, June 3rd. Our deepest condolences to Lillie Hayek and family.

The treasurer's report was given by Secretary Millie Elzner. Sunshine Committee Chairperson Carrie Veselka reported that twin sisters, Ella Simcik and Della Elzner, will be celebrating their birthdays on June 8th.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to the two young ladies.

A trip to Gladys Porter Zoo for later in June was discussed. Milly Elzner will set a date and coordinate with members.

The Circle received several donations of money in memory of Joe Hayek.

A "Tour of Czechoslovakia" was given verbally by Jerry Elzner, Della Elzner and Mary Elzner who recently returned from a 21-day tour of Czechoslovakia, ("they thoroughly enjoyed the new McDonald's which recently opened in Prague"), Germany, Austria and Poland. They traveled 2,400 miles and all agreed that Czechoslovakia is a beautiful country with warm-hearted people.

Door prizes were won by Lillian Covill, Leona Matula, Della Elzner and Betty Jurica.

Other prizes were won by Milly Elzner, Albertina Oakes, Carrie Veselka and Anita Reymund.

The delicious Mexican dinner served today was hosted by Kathy Marek, Norma Baker, Mary Elzner, Georgia Kubala, Mattie Netek, Helen Sacky and Milly Elzner.

Next month's meeting will be held on July 2nd. Plan to attend and bring a friend.

Fraternally yours, Millie Elzner, Secretary -SPJST-

Defense Drivers Class ,t Lodge No. 88 AARP

It's time again for the AARP Defensive Driving class for those persons over 50 years.

The cost is $8.00 per student and the time is 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 16 and Friday, July 17.

This course is designed to reduce your automobile insurance premiums and is good for a three-year period.

It does not relieve traffic violations.

To register call Homer Alexander at 681-3304.

Alexander will be in the lobby Thursday pr . or to class to collect the $8.00 fee.

Don't wait to register if you plan to attend because these classes fill up early.

Fraternally, Homer Alexander, FAC —SPJST-

Friendship Club Fort Worth Our meeting on June 3 was called to order by President Jo Prochaska.

She welcomed our guests Mary Albert, Iva Godbie, Appa Steinman, Brandi Boenisch and Roberta Pruitt, and all recited the pledge to our flag.

The minutes by Secretary Merel Kovar and treasurer's report by Lydia Alholm were approved as read.

Sunshine Ann Johnson reported on birthday, sick and sympathy cards sent to various ones.

We extend our congratulations to Matthew Alholm who graduated from St. Francis High School in Wheaton, Illinois. He will attend St. Norbert University in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Best of luck for a successful future.

Matthew is the grandson of Roy and Lydia Alholm and great-grandson of Frances Tirk.

Roy and Lydia Alholm returned from 4 days in Las Vegas, again, and had a wonderful time.

We extend our sincere sympathy to Ruby Jones on the loss of her daughter. May she rest in peace.

Our congratulations to Roberta Peters on their 25th anniversary and Ruby Jones on their 50th anniversary.

May you have many more.

For our next meeting, on July 1st, we are to meet at 10:30 a.m. and be at Luby's Cafeteria, 251 University Drive by 11:00 a.m. After lunch we meet back at the Parish Hall for a meeting. Be on time!

"Happy Birthday" was sung to Millie Bell and Jewell Clark, her 89th. May you have many more.

Door prize winners were Anna Johnson, Albert Boenisch and Martha oenisch.

I will miss the July 1st meeting because I am leaving for St. Louis, Mis-

8/VESTNIK-Wednesday, June 17, 1992 souri on June 22nd and will be back July 12th.

Grace was said and a delicious lunch and games followed.

So until --- keep smiling Fraternally, Mary Pavey

-SPJST-

Circle of Czech Women

Dallas

Our June meeting was called to order

by President Bertha Podhrasky. Vicki Kohn led us in reciting the pledge to our flag and we remained standing for a moment of silence in memory of Raymond Mikeska, brother of Theresa Carper; Agnes Trlica, sister of Mary Sykora; Tyler James of West, stepgreat-nephew of Anne Zvolanek, Mary Sebestik, Alice Roberts, Ann Skrabanek and Mary Anne Skrabanek.

After the moment of silence we had an interesting speaker, Patricia Day from Victims Outreach. Victims Outreach is a non-profit corporation that provides a wide-range of services to the victims of violent crime, their families, and friends. Victims Outreach supports and guides emotional healing, eases passage through the complexities of the criminal justice systems; helps the victims find solutions to other problems in their lives caused by violent crime and increases public awareness of sensitivity to the needs of victims and survivors.

Afterwards Bertha welcomed 40 members; a new member, Mary Janousek, and 10 men guests.

Correspondence included thank you cards from Maca family, Vlasta Jurcik, and Sokol for donation in memory of Jerry Maca.

Sunshine Committee member Liddie Pavelka sent sympathy cards to Vlasta Jurcik, Theresa Carper, and Mary Sykora and family. Get well cards were sent to Joe Vlk and Hattie Ground Reed. Thinking of you card was sent to Faye Wright.

Easter cards from Krouzek, donated

by Liddie Pavelka, were mailed to members who have not been able to attend our meetings, namely: Viriginia Blatney, Anna Brown, Ida Fehmer, Marie Fitz, Beulah Horak, Nita Houzvicka, Agnes Janecka, Bessie Kalich, Josephine Kankrlik, Frances Konakovsky, Marie Kowal, Bessie Petr, Mildred Voss, Christine Woods, Georgia Long and Martha Malooly.

NEWS OF MEMBERS: Bob Zvolanek had eye surgery.

Congratulations to Sharon and Robert Wilson who were married May 30, 1992. Sharon is the daughter of Jerry and Vicki Kohn.

Congratulations to Jason and Lenora Grier of Avon Park, Florida who are new parents of Jeremiah born May 11, 1992. He weighed in at 8 pounds and 12 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long.

The proud grandparents are Betty and James Grier. The proud great-grandparents are Annie and Charley Staglik and Bertha Stroud.

Henry and Evelyn Cechan, Frank and Jo Cechan enjoyed a 14-day vacation visiting the islands of Oahu, Maui, Kuai and the big island of Hawaii. We saw some beautiful flowers, volcano crater and enjoyed a luau.

Esther and John Cunningham left to spend the summer in Fairfax, Virginia with her sister and family.

Donations in memory of Jerry Maca were from Helen Vrla, Rose Ann Parma, Libbie Elsik, Lydia Kartous, Jerry and Vicki Kohn, John and Evelyn Trojacek, Vlasta Jurcik, Henry and Evelyn Cechan.

Also in memory of Joe Houdek a donation was given by Agnes Janecka.

Donations to the Krouzek from Ruth Waller and Marie Fitz.

Our thanks to Anne Zvolanek for the beautiful Hydrangea bouquet for the officers' table.

Thanks for the baskets of flowers and candy on the tables which were donated by Agnes Jones and Faye Wright for door prizes.

NEW BUSINESS: We have been invited to Fort Worth from Lodge No. 92 and the Friendship Club. The Krouzek will rent a bus. Each person who would like to go will pay $3.00; if you would like to go and have not paid your money, please send your money to Vicki Kohn by June 20, 1992. The bus will leave Sokol Hall at 9:30 a.m. and you should be at Sokol Hall by 9:00 a.m.

Fourth of July picnic will be at Sokol Hall Saturday, July 4th. Barbecue will be furnished. If you are coming please bring either a salad, vegetable or dessert. Come hear and dance to the Dallas Czech Concert Orchestra.

Hostesses were Agnes Jones, Lydia Kartous, Ida Fehmer and Faye Wright.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to June celebrants, namely, Diane Oates, Lillie Drzewucki, Frances Konakovsky, Betty Grier and Martha Patak.

In observance of Father's Day, the men were served first to let them know how much we appreciate their help in setting up and cleaning up after the meeting. Thanks again for all your help. Hope you all have a "Happy Father's Day." There will be NO meeting in July.

See you at the Fourth of July picnic, also on July 14, 1992. Our next meeting will be August 6, 1992.

Evelyn Cechan English Reporter -SPJST-

DISTRICT VII The District VII Fall Meeting and Family Fun Day will be held Sunday, October 18, 1992 which will be hosted

by Lodge No. 79, Corpus Christi.

Details for the day to be announced later.

Bulletin

Board

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State Volleyball Tournament November 21, 1992 Temple, Texas

Department Calendar

Youth

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STATE ROYALTY August 15, 1992 Lodge 177, Academy

DISTRICT I New Tabor Lodge No. 17 will host the District I Fall Meeting on Sunday, September 20, 1992.

*** STATE YAD August 16, 1992 Frank Mayborn Center, Temple

*** DISTRICT II The District II Meeting will take place Sunday, September 27, 1992 at Lodge No. 187 in Round Rock.

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DISTRICT III The District III Fall Meeting will be held Sunday, October 25, 1992 at Sokol Athletic Center with SPJST Ennis Lodge No. 135, hosting.

CAMP Dist. 1 - July 21-24, Camp Val Verde Dist. 2 - July 25-31, Camp Val Verde Dist. 3 - July 17-20, Camp Val Verde Dist. 4 - July 31 - August 2, Camp Butman Dist. 5 - July 13-16, Camp Val Verde Dist. 6 - June 19-21, Camp Lone Star Dist. 7 - July 13-16, Camp Val Verde

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DISTRICT IV District IV Fall Fun Day is tentatively scheduled at Lodge No. 49, Rowena on Saturday, October 17, 1992.

DISTRICT YAD Dist. 1 - August 2, 1992 at Lodge 13, Dime Box Dist. 2 - July 12, 1992 at Lodge 177, Academy Dist. 3 - June 28, 1992 at Lodge 25, Ennis Dist. 4 - July 25, 1992 at Lodge 160, San Angelo Dist. 5 - June 28, 1992 at Lodge 88, Houston Dist. 6 - July 26, 1992 at Lodge 30, Taiton Dist. 7 - June 28, 1992 at Lodge 107, Floresville

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*** DISTRICT V The District V Family Day will take place Saturday, September 19, 1992 at VFW Pavilion in Katy, Texas.

Lodge Jednota No. 196, Houston-West will be the host lodge. More details later.

-SPJST-

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State Youth Director

From

Vestnik Project for June 1992 CZECHOSLOVAKIA - POLITICALLY AND ECONOMICALLY IN 1991 Award Presentation Cristy Pospisil, daughter of Jesse and Linda Pospisil of Austin, receiving SPJST Scholarship Award on behalf of the Supreme Lodge by Mr. Paul Turner, principal of Lanier High School. Cristy is a member of Lodge 29, Taylor.

-SPJSTDISTRICT YAD - JUNE 28 SPJST LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS -SPJST-

DISTRICT V YAD - JUNE 28 SPJST LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON -SPJST-

DISTRICT VII YAD - JUNE 28 SPJST LODGE 107, FLORESVILLE

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Two issues dominated the political and economic scene in the post - Communist Czechoslovakia in 1991: The future of Czech-Slovak relations and, restructuring of Czechoslovakia's economy.

In 1990 Czech-Slovak argued about distribution of power between the federal government and those of the two constituent republics; however, in 1991 voices were heard advocating a much looser confederative arrangement. The Slovak premier even spoke of eventual Slovak independence. Thus the preservation of a united Czechoslovak federation faced a major challenge. To resolve the problem President Havel and the Federal government intended as 1991 came to an end to conduct a referendum asking Czech and Slovak voters whether they wanted a united country or would prefer independence. Should more than 50% of the eligible voters in either of the two republics vote to live in separate countries, Czechoslovakia would cease to exist. Public opinion polls indicated the majority of Slovaks were for a united Czechoslovakia.

The governments' efforts to replace the stagnating command economy inherited from the Communist regime gained momentum in 1991. The first phase of this process was to sell smaller publicly operated enterprises such as retaurants, hotels and retail stores to the highest bidders.

In phases two larger state enterprises were converted into joint stock companies. Some were sold to private entrepreneurs for cash, but most were offered to individual investors. Every permanent resident Czechoslovak citizen over 18 was entitled to buy a book of coupons to be used to purchase shares of enterprises. To encourage entreprenual zeal, 85% of prices were decontrolled with ceilings remaining on food, some services and a few other staple items. Government subsidies of the Communist era were being reduced gradually. ***

Wednesday, June 17, 1992—VESTNIK/9

VESTNIK PROJECT QUESTIONS FOR JUNE 1992

NAME

1. How many issues dominated the political and economic scene in post Communist Czechoslovakia in 1991?

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YOUTH LEADER Mail Completed Contests To: Joni Lange, State Youth Director P.O. Box 100, Temple TX 76503

2. The Slovak premier spoke of eventual Slovak 3. What question did President Havel and the Federal Government present to Czech-Slovak voters?

4. What percentage of voters would cause Czechoslovakia to cease to exist?

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5. What was the result of the public opinion polls?

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A cliche is a word or phrase used over and over until it becomes a part of our language. A cliche creates a mental picture. Some of them seem silly.

Complete the cliches below.

6. The first phase of the government's efforts to replace the command economy from the Communist regime consisted of auctioning small publicity operated enterprises in form of;

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Read the short stories below. Write a cliche that fits after each one.

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One night when the temperature dropped below zero, we built a fire in the fireplace. While we sat around the fire, we could hear the wind blowing fiercely outside. We were glad to be inside where we were

YOUTH LEADER

Mail completed contests to: Joni Lange, State Youth Director P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503

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Chris and her friends visited the haunted house. They stepped into a darkened chamber, and suddenly a glowing zombie appeared! They all ran out and were as 2

Saturday was the homecoming parade. Our school was making a float.

The students built the frame. Then they covered it with papier mdche. Now everyone was painting it so it would be ready. Everyone was as AGE Kim and Sally ordered lunch at the counter because they were in a hurry.

The movie they wonted to see started in twenty minutes. They asked The waiter to please hurry. He said their order would be up as

YOUTH LEADER Mail Completed Contests to: Joni Lange, State Youth Director P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503

VESTNIK CONTEST JUNE 1992

AGES 6-8 ***

THE GREAT AMERICAN GAME aseball is known as "America's favorite pastime." It developed from ball B games played in the 1800s. In 1845, Alexander J. Cartwright made up the rules about foul lines, bases, strikeouts, and innings that we have today.

However, in those days a run was called an "ace."

Baseball is so popular in the United States that many of its terms have found their way into everyday speech. * Can you match the terms in the top column with their definitions below? Place the number of the correct meaning next to each phrase. a. someone "throws you a curve" b. you are "out in left field"

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c. you "strike out"

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d. you "can't get to first base" e. a friend "goes to bat" for you f. you "pinch hit" for a friend

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you can't even get started you fill in for someone, take his or her place someone does something you don't expect, plays a trick on you you are confused someone comes to your aid or defends you you fail at something

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YOUTH LEADER Mail Completed Contests To: Joni Lange, State Youth Director P.O. Box 100, Temple TX 76503

VESTNIK CONTEST FOR JUNE 1992

AGES 12-14

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I. A secret language is designed for secrecy and is used in addition to the language people usually speak. The most widely used secret language is Pig Latin. Pig Latin is based on English. To change English into Pig Latin, two methods are used.

I. To all words beginning with a vowel (a, e, i, o, u), add the syllable way.

For example, at becomes atway, eat becomes eatway, uncle becomes uncleway, and so on.

2. The second method has to do with words that begin with consonants. To change a word that begins with a consonant into Pig Latin, move the first letter of the word to the end of the word and add oy. For example, to change the word dog into Pig Latin, move the d to the end, odd ay, and dog becomes ogday. Cat becomes atcay, man becomes anmay, word becomes ordway, and so on.

The following proverbs have been written in Pig Latin. Read each proverb and write it in English in the space provided.

1. henway hetay atcay isway awayway hetay icemay illway laypay.

2. away titchsay inway imetay avessay inenay.

3. etterbay atelay hantay evernay • II. Turkey Irish is another secret language. It uses the Pig Latin idea and is even easier than Pig Latin. In Turkey Irish, words are made by putting ab before every vowel. For example, dog becomes dabog, cat becomes cabat, word becomes wabord, and so on. The following proverbs have been written in Turkey Irish. Read each proverb and write it in English in the space provided.

1. aba faboabol oband habis mabonabey abarabe saboabon pabartabed.

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III. Still another simple secret language is Opish. Since only one method of changing words is used, it, too, is simpler than Pig Latin. In Opish, odd the syllable op after each consonant. For example, dog becomes dopogop, cat becomes copatop, word becomes woporopdop, and so on.

The following proverbs have been written in Opish. Read each proverb and write it in English in the space provided.

1. hopasoptope mopakopesop wopasoptope.

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10/VESTNIK-Wednesday, June 17, 1992 2. mabokobe hobay whabilabe thabe sabun shabinabes.

2. popenopnopyop wopisope popounopdop fopoolopisophop.

IV. Write the following proverbs in Pig Lot in, Turkey Irish, or Opish on a separate sheet of paper.

1. It's a small world after all.

4. Beauty is only skin deep.

2. Better safe than sorry.

5. All's well than ends well.

3. Absence makes the heart grow fonder.

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Ursula Young Carey Holman Round Rock What a great group of young people to he around and work with!

To all LITs, youth leaders and chaperones: District II pre-camp meeting is set for Tuesday, June 23 at 7:00 p.m. at Lodge No. 20 in Granger. Please make plans to attend. This will be a time to get-acquainted and give your input to make District II camp the best ever. The meat, bread and drinks will be furnished. Please bring your favorite salad, vegetable or dessert.

Mail Completed Contests To: Joni Lange, State Youth Director P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503

YAD cards are due on June 22nd.

Please get the cards to your youth leader before this date so they can be turned in to me by the due date. YAD July 12 at Academy.

Schlittlerbaun - Monday, August 3.

More details at a later date.

I'm looking forward to seeing a lot of you this summer.

Fratenally, Patsy Koslovsky, DYC -SPJST-

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VESTNIK CONTEST JUNE 1992 AGES 15-17 HERE HEAR Words that sound alike but are spelled differently are called homonyms.

Read each pair of definitions below and complete the puzzle with the correct homonyms. The first pair has been done for you.

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20

A. A small stream - a squeak 2. Across 1. Across

I. Woolen material 10. Across

rush up 12. Across

B. A path 1. Down

rough 2. Down

J. Precipitation 11. Down

rule 13. Down

C. Atmosphere 3. Down

one who inherits 4. Across

K. Location 14. Down

quote 17. Across

D. To demolish 5. Down

to lift 16. Across

L. Eye liquid 15. Down

a row of things 21. Down

E. Coat of an animal6. Across

a tree 24. Across

M. Weather cock 18. Across

blood vessel 22. Across

F. Implore7. Across

a victim 7. Down

N. Thin fabric 18. Down

volley 25. Across

G. A highway 8. Across

post tense of ride 20. Down

0. Correct 23. Across

a ceremony 20. Across

H. An animal 9. Down

highly valued 19. Down

-SPJST-

District Youth Counselors District Camp For Teens and Juniors Dear District II Campers, The time is nearing quickly for the event of the year which we all look forward to: CAMP VAL VERDE. TEENS will camp first this year, beginning on Saturday, July 25 at 10:00 a.m through Tuesday, July 28 - 10:00 a.m.

JUNIOR CAMP will begin immediately following teen camp at :0:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 28 - 10:00 a.m. through Friday, July 31 - 10:00 a.rn.

Assistant DYC Sherry McKenney has some fantastic crafts planned.

Each junior and teen are asked to bring a pillowcase for autographing and at least one cardboard roll from paper towels. Teens only need to bring a strand of colored Christmas lights (75100 lights). Yes, Christmas in July. Be

careful climbing in those hot attics digging through those Christmas decorations. With the results of your craft, you will see all that sweat was worth it.

I was so pleased and proud to have such a great group of LITs attending the workshop last weekend. Those attending were: Jason Bacon, Denise Bacon - Elgin Patti Teague - Granger Danny Baker - Cyclone Nikki Rieger, Kim Holub - Taylor Tanya Holub, Jimmy Sheppard Taylor Christi Haag, Richard Havalda - Taylor Jason Reese - Lori Greger - Seaton John Hoelscher - Melanie Koslovsky Seaton E.J. Pechal - Michele Reese - Seaton Thomas Gibson - Melinda Reese Seaton Laura Gibson - James Kortis - Seaton Deanna Culp - Seaton

thesis. Reznik wrote his honor's thehOhoi graduate sis on "Soft X-Ray Appearance PoEugene R. Reznik receives a fourra- tential Spectroscopy Study of Ti, gere denoting graduation with honor Tin, Ti02." The 1988 graduate of from Dr. Jerry Morris, president of Bishop Lynch is a member of the SoEast Texas State University. The ciety of Physics Students, Associaphysics and mathematics major re- tion of Computing Machinery, ceived a bachelor of science degree Sigma Pi Sigma Physics Honor Sociwith honors in May 9 graduation ex- ety and Phi Eta Sigma Honor Sociercises at ETSU. A requirement for ety. He is the son of Raymond and graduation with honors is the re- Catherine Reznik, 1529 Mapleton, searching and writing an honor's Dallas, Texas.

Congratulations Eugene!

Eugene is a lifelong member of SPJST Lodge 84 in Dallas, and a youth club member since age six.

He participated in all the youth activities served on several committees and was active in all Youth Achievement Days and camp. He served as a Lodge 84 king and also District III king.

He is one of the boys who made the SPJST Ceska Beseda learning video tape.

In 1988 he was the recipient of SPJST Scholarship.

(Submitted by Bessie Petr, Lodge 84 youth leader, and District III YC) -SPJST-

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HQ Ballistic Missile Organization Norton, AFB, California First Lieutenant Stephen L. Reznik BMO/MYPI Norton AFB, CA Dear Lieutenant Reznik, Congratulations on your promotion to Captain. Your projected date of rank is 13 May 1992. With the limited number of selections and the competition presented by your contemporaries, your selection recognizes you for your contributions and outstanding performance.

Best wishes in your career.

Sincerely, Ralph W. Holm Colonel, USAF Commander ***

2..eznik son of Raymond and Catherine Reznik, 1529 Mapleton, Dallas, Texas, is a lifelong member of SPJST Lodge 84

Wednesday, June 17, 1992--VESTNIK/11 He served his youth club in many ways during his 11 years as a youth member. He performed in programs and Beseda on many occasions. He participated in all youth achievement and camp days. He held the title as king of Lodge 84.

In 1984 he was a recipient of the SPJST Scholarship.

Congratulations, Stephen!

(Submitted by Bessie Petr, youth leader Lodge 84, and District III YC)

District III YAD District III Youth Achievement Day will be held in Ennis, Texas at SPJST Lodge No. 25 on June 28, 1992.

Registration -- 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Lunch -- 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.

Fried chicken dinner with all the trimmings will be served; meal tickets, $4.00 large plate; $2.50 small plate.

Let us support our youth. The program will start promptly at 12:30 p.m.

Bessie Petr District III DYC

—SPJSTHouston Lodge

88 to Host District V YAD District V Youth Achievement Day will be held Sunday, June 28 at Lodge 88, 1435 Beall Street, Houston; phone (713) 869-5767.

Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. for participants.

Program to begin at 1:00 p.m. with presentation of colors by District V Youth Club flag bearers.

A meal will consist of spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, bread and beverage for $4.00 per adult and $2.00 per child.

We hope to see you there.

Marie Stayton DYC, District V —S PJS

T— Attention: District VI Campers

Camp is right around the corner and I hope you are all looking forward to having a great time. Here is a list of items to help you in preparing for what you need to bring to camp: Sheets Light blanket or sleeping bag Pillow Towels, washcloths Shorts and shirts sets Night clothes Underclothes Bluejeans Tennis shoes and socks Swimsuits Beach towel and sunscreen Personal hygiene items Insect repellent Flashlight Change (money) for Trading Post Please label your items for easy identification if misplaced.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone at camp Friday and having an educational and fun weekend at Camp Lone Star.

Fraternally, Karen Kaspar, Dist. VI YC Mary Dorotik, Co-Asst. DYC —SPJSTDISTRICT VII YAD - JUNE 28 SPJST LODGE 107, FLORESVILLE

—SPJST-

to Host District VII YAD

Floresville

The District VII Youth Achievement Day will be hosted by Lodge No. 107 at Floresville on Sunday, June 28, 1992.

Sandwiches, pastries and tea will be available for sale at noon as well as throughout the afternoon.

Registration will be from 10:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m.

Talent competition to start at 1:00 p.m.

Break Royalty Presentation of Awards We invite all SPJST members and friends to attend and support our youth in District VII. See you June 28th!

Fraternally, Maxine Pavliska District VII Youth Counselor

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Youth Leader

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Cottonwood Youth Club Prepares For DYAD Dear Members and Friends, The youth club meeting of Lodge 6 was held May 29, 1992. Our lodge was rented out so we couldn't have our meeting on the first Sunday in June.

We had a fair attendance at the meeting.

During May the youth club brought cakes to West Rest Haven. Then they made gifts for Father's Day. We have been working on crafts, scrapbook and other items; also getting ready for District III YAD and our Lodge 6 picnic on July 19th. At the picnic, bur youth club will have cake walk and games. We will need some workers, so come out and help us.

I'll see you on Fridays. We have a lot of things to do.

Fraternally, Willie Mae Schuetz Youth. Leader —S PJ

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El Campo-Hillje Youth Club Elects Officers President Danny Borak called the June 4, 1992 meeting to order. Crystal_ Roye led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Martha Bartos read the minutes and were approved as read. Jared Dybala read the treasurer's report.

Karen Kaspar handed out YAD cards and talked about camp.

We had election of officers. Martha Bartos is president; Jared Dybala, vice president; Sharon Borak, secretary and reporter; Jody Krpec, treasurer; Jennifer Reck, flag bearer; ,, and Lisa Reck, calling committee.

Poems were read and door prizes were awarded. The next meeting will be July 2nd at 7 p.m. at the Commercial State Gold Room.

Fraternally, Sharon Borak (14) Lodge 40 (6-8-92)

—SPJST-

Features Czech Heritage Society News The Harris County Chapter of the Czech Heritage Society of Texas will hold its annual social and fellowship day on Sunday, June 28, 1992, in the American Legion Hall, located on FM 2100 (across the street from Wal-Mart) in Crosby, Texas.

The doors will open at 12:00 noon for registration. A snack lunch will be served starting at about 12:45 p.m.

Every family is requested to bring sandwiches, salads, chips, dips, desserts, or other foods that do not require heating. The chapter does not want to run out of snacks, so each family is asked to bring more than enough for themselves and their guests. Soft drinks and Czech-style refreshments will be available at nominal costs.

The business portion of the meeting will start at 2:00 p.m. The informational part of the meeting will start around 3:15 p.m. The afternoon's program will feature talks by Judge J.C. "Zeke" Zbranek, who will speak on the Czech influence and heritage in the Eastgate area, and "Zeb" Zbranek, a candidate for District Representative, who will speak briefly on the toxic waste problems in Liberty County.

Everyone who has an interest in Czech history, customs, tradition or Czech family genealogy or enjoys Texas-style Czech relaxation is cordially invited. Members and guests are encouraged to bring and display their family histories and other items which they feel will be of interest. There will be ample opportunity to visit the family history displays and literature tables.

For more information call Lillian Young at 713-921-5026 or Jerri Gruber at 713-333-5481 or 713-641-2781.

W.J. "Bill" Malina, Reporter —SPJST-

Meeting Date Cancelled In Concho Valley Counties CHS

The Runnels, Concho and Tom Green Counties Czech Heritage Society of the Concho Valley has postponed its June meeting to September 27th.

Due to conflicting dates, officers of the Society decided to move the meeting date to September. Please mark your calendars to that effect.

Fraternally, Pauline Shiller, Reporter —SPJST-

County CHS Meeting

Wharton

The Wharton County Czech Heritage Society met at the Wharton County Junior College, Hutchins Memorial Board Room on June 2, 1992 at 7:00 p.m.

President Daniel Marek opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and followed with the singing of the Czech National Anthem. The secretary read the minutes of the last meeting and the treasurer gave her report. It was reported that scholarship recipients were Rebecca Hausler, Henry Kocian and Tracy Yenawine.

Alice and Rudy Laitkep were participants in the Fort Bend Czech Fest, as well as Jo Ann and Jerry Fabrygel. We were told they were wonderful representatives of Czech culture. Daniel Marek has built a beautiful podium which was decorated with symbols Moravia, Bohemia, representing

Slovakia and Silesia. Louise Kubena reported that the beautiful Czech movie held in Ganado was poorly attended, but think that was due to poor publicity. We are hopeful that another will be shown in the fall, and will have a large attendance. Henrietta Klecka said the Archbishop of Prague will be on a pastoral tour of the United States and will be in East Bernard on June 1st for Mass. A Nominating Committee will be asking you to run for office at the next meeting. Please give them your support, if you are asked.

We were fortunate to have Marvin Marek, former secretary of the Czech Chair at University of Texas. He gave a very concise history of how it formed and how the early Czech leaders were involved and what goals need to be met. Chuck Schwartzkopf will head the committee to see how we can raise a donation. Since 1905, they have worked to see that the Czech language and culture are presented at the college level with leading instructors.

Coffee, punCh and desserts were served following the meeting. You are invited to attend the September meeting.

Laverne Barcak, Reporter —SPJST--

Polka Band Makes Return Trip To Washington, D.C. Area After a successful performance at the Kennedy Center last year, the Vrazel Polka Band was asked to make a return performance in the D.C. area on Friday, May 1st. This time the invitation came from the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts in Vienna, Virginia.

The band gave a 35-minute performance as a part of the Folk Master's Program in connection with Radio Smithsonian which will be broadcast throughout the United States on Public Broadcasting Stations. The May 1 program was entitled "Europe in America" and contained Czech, Irish, and Croatian music, which was a sell-out performance.

The band's performance was given in the. , `Barns of Wold Trap,' which is the home of the Wold Trap Opera Company and is comprised of two 18th century renovated barns; one a German barn and one a British barn, which seats 350 people. In addition to the barns authentic and rustic appearance, the acoustical quality of the wooden barns make them excellent for concerts of this type. A unique feature of the German barn is the use of the "Swing Beam" which allows for unobstructed viewing of the performance.

After a flight from Dulles Airport in D.C. to DFW Airport, the band played at the KJT Hall in Ennis, and Sunday at the SPJST Hall in Ennis as part of the Ennis Polka Festival.

Anton and Alfred are members of SPJST Lodge No. 15 in Buckholts.

(Submitted by Linda Wilde)

—SPJSTPanther Netter

Advances

By Travis Hall The Angleton Times The Danbury tennis team may be finished for another season, but junior Lane Lostak accomplished a feat never before done by a racket carrying Panther- an invitation to the regional meet April 29-30 at South West Texas State University.

12/VESTNIK—Wednesday, June 17, 1992 "He's excited and nervous about regionals," said tennis coach Curtis Roberts. "But he's worked real hard and looks prepared."

Lostak, a second year player, participated with the rest of the Panther squad April 15, at the district meet held by East Bernard High School.

In pro set single elimination rounds, Lostak worked his way to a second place consolation by defeating East Bernard's Carl Hanzelka 8-5.

Noted by Coach Roberts for his work ethic, Lostak is an honor student and plays varsity basketball for Danbury High School.

In other district tennis action, the boys Junior Varsity doubles squad claimed first place for their outstanding play on the court.

"The Junior Varsity guys did real well," said Roberts. "We were proud of them."

Doubles duo Chris Weise and Jherico Ferreras placed first after beating the East Bernard team 8-5.

Partaers Matt Davenport and Jason Nuckols took third place against the Boling High School combination.

"Those two sets put us over the top," said Roberts.

(Lane is the son of Lonnie and Eloise Lostak and the grandson of Tommie Lostak, all members of Danbury Lodge No. 139--Editor) —SPJST-

Planning Situations In Eastern Europe Language

By Kevin Hannan (Continued From 4-1-92 Vestnik) There would be certain practical advantages in adopting the vernacular, however. Many of the lower clergy believe that this would aid them in evangelizing Eastern Europe's large unchurched and formerly atheist populations. The Orthodox Churches presently face the eventual loss of large numbers to American-financed fundamentalist churches. Preaching in the vernacular, the fundamentalists are critical of the Slavic religious heritage, including the Church Slavonic liturgy.

Yet with time even supporters of Church Slavonic might grow to accept the vernacular. Romanians and Hungarians in the 19th century substituted their non-Slavic languages for Church Slavonic without any major trauma. The ideal situation would be the preservation of Church Slavonic at special occasions in the churches, with special instruction offered to cnitivate an appreciation of the languag and the entire heritage associated with it.

Church Slavonic might thus be man tained, just as among modern Jews, Hebrew is taught and used along with the vernacular.

The case of Church Slavonic in Eastern Europe is an interesting one for language planners. The situation in Russia has already been noted. In Ukraine the adoption of the vernacular in church services had the the force of an anti-Russian political statement.

Greek Catholics in Slovakia have replaced Church Slavonic with Slovak and in Bohemia with Czech. Steadfast guardians of the Church Slavonic heritage are still found in Ruthenia, where as previously noted, the traditions of the written vernacular are closely associated with the ancient liturgical language. Language planning thus far has not achieved any successes among the Slavic nations. The infamous Slavic disharmony and lack of organizational ability probably preclude any great accomplishments in language planning.

Take, for example, the case of borrowings from foreign languages. Foreign words have regularly been borrowed independently in each of the Slavic languages, without reference to borrowings in other Slavic languages. The word ''passport" is pas in Czech, pasport in Russian, paszport in Polish and paso' in Serbo-Croatian. Here are four different borrowings with four different pronounciations based on a single foreign source. While Slavic roots often exist for the formation of new words (which might be based then on similar words in other Slavic languages), too frequently new words have been coined by borrowing nonSlavic words without reference to any previous Slavic borrowings.

The Slavic languages would benefit from the establishment of a languageplanning body, such as the French Academy, which might attempt to coordinate foreign borrowings throughout Slavic. This step would be of great help today, as Eastern Europe frantically attempts to catch up with Western technology and its vocabulary.

Such a multinational institution would have no means of enforcing its decisions, however, and there is little likelihood that Sla y s could reach a concensus on questions which would touch each of their languages. At best any Slavic language-planning body could only make suggestions, which might or might not be adopted into the individual languages. Sadly the Slavic nations, recently liberated from communist rule and now blinded by the attraction of the West, are only too eager to ignore their ties of language and culture to other Slays.

This article has examined several Eastern European language planning situations from the point of the language planner. It is important for the language planner to keep in mind the historical development and cultural influences that have shaped these languages. Unlike historians interested only in the development of the literary language, language planners must also devote attention to dialects and the speech of border areas. The concept of the dialect continuum is particularly helpful in this respect. The dialect continuum in Slavic explains the spread of historical developments in the Slavic languages and illustrates the affinities still shared by these languages and their dialects.

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The 45th Anniversary of Texas City Disaster One of the worst catastrophes in the Lone Star State occurred on April 16th 1947 when French ship S.S. Grandcamp exploded at 9:12 a.m. at the docks at Texas City. (This town is located about 50 miles southwest of Houston in the southeast corner of Galveston Bay, close to the city of Galveston on the island called by the same name.)

S.S. Grandcamp, the French owned vessel, was at that time docked in the port as crews loaded it with 100-pound bags of ammonium nitrate fertilizer.

The : freighter already had 2,200 tons oard when a fire was detected board about 8 a.m. Despite efforts by longshoremen and firefighters to contain the smoldering fire, the ship exploded 62 minutes later, sendin g a huge cloud of smoke upwards and causing widespread death and destruction. The entire dock area was destroyed, along with nearby Monsanto Chemical Company, other smaller companies, grain warehouses and numerous oil and chemical storage tanks.

The Grandcamp explosion spewed flaming wreckage that set other

smaller explosions and fires not only along the industrial area but throughout the city. Fragments of iron, parts of the ship cargo, and the dock equipment were hurled into houses, business and public buildings. Fifteen-foot tidal wave, created by the force, swept the dock area. Debries from the blast, which registered on a Denver seismograph, struck two light planes flying nearby and sent them plunging into Galveston Bay. The concussion of the explosion, felt as far away as Port Arthur, damaged or destroyed at least 1,000 residences and buildings throughout Texas City.

The ship S.S. High Flyer, in dock for repairs and also carrying ammonium nitrate plus 2,000 tons of sulfur, had been ignited by the first explosion on April 16th at 9:12 a.m.; it was towed from the docks before it exploded about sixteen hours later, at 1:10 a.m. on April 17th. The first explosion had killed 26 Texas City firemen and destroyed all of the city's fire fighting equipment, leaving the city helpless in the wake of the 2nd explosion. No central disaster organization had been created by the city, but most of the chemical and oil plants had disaster plans which were quickly activated.

Although power and water were cut off, hundreds of local volunteers began fighting the fires and doing rescue work. Red Cross personnel and other volunteers from surrounding cities responded with help until almost 4,000 workers were operating; temporary hospitals, mor g ues, and shelters were set up.

According to many observers the explosion of S.S. High Flyer was even greater than of S.S. Grandcamp, triggering a mass exodus of residents who fled Texas City in fear of more blasts.

Some fires that were set by flying debries burned for weeks.

The approximate number of dead was six hundred. The exact number of killed is not known as all records of personnel and payrolls of the Monsanto Company were destroyed and many of the dock workers were itinerants, making identification very difficult. Almost all persons in the dock area were killed and most of the bodies were never recovered; sixtythree bodies were buried unidentified.

The number of injured ranged in the thousands, and loss of property totaled about S67 million. Litigation over the Texas City disaster was finally settled thirty years ago in 1962 when the United States Supreme Court refused to review an appeals court rulin g that the Republic of France, owner of the Grandcamp, could not be held liable for any claims resulting from the explosion.

Texas City observes every year this tragic disaster that killed almost 600 people and left an enduring emotional scar on this city. Last year, Tuesday, April 16th, a new park and historical monument was dedicated by city officials to mark the fateful anniversary of the chain of blasts that still ranks as one of the worst industrial accidents in U.S. history. A key element of this park is a huge, jagged propeller of the S.S. High Flyer, the 2nd of 2 ships that exploded in the Texas City Port in April 1947. The High Flyer's 18-foot tall, 29,500-pound brass propeller was found several years ago in a Louisiana scrap yard and brought back to Texas City where it was dedicated in 1987 as a memorial to the disaster victims. It is now located on the east side of Dock Road, with the historical marker beside it. The park itself is named Mikeska-Sandberg Park, in honor of 2 former Terminal Railway presidents.

Mike Mikeska was killed April 16th

1947, when the French ship S.S. Grandcamp exploded as he and others tried to put out a fire in one of its cargo holds.

Swede Sandberg, who died 4 years ago, was injured in the blast.

The half-acre park constructed by the volunteers from the area plants in on the land donated by Terminal Railway Company. Let me insert the following: The Texas City Terminal Railway Company in 1964 was a terminal switching line with about 12 miles of terminal track connecting the part of Texas City with main line railroads.

On December 20, 1956 an agreement was reached between the company and ten insurance firms by which the railroad received $3,250,000 for damages incurred in the Texas City disaster of April 1947.

News about this terrible calamity in Texas City travelled like a shock wave all over the world. I remember newspaper headlines and radio reports of this tragedy while in the pilot school in Czechoslovakia. I never thought at that time (in 1947) that comes next year I will be gone from my homeland and will later live in the far-away Houston, just 50 or so miles from Texas Ciity.

John J. Karas of Houston —SPJST-

Another Award Presentation

1992-93 SPJST Scholarship winner, John S. Orsag, being presented with SPJST Scholarship certificate by Becky Kimmins, Senior Counselor at Clear Brook High School.

—SPJST-

Reunions

Kubin-Sefcik The Kubin-Sefcik reunion will be held June 28, 1992 at 12:00 noon at the Caldwell Senior Center, 210 West Buck Street in Caldwell. Family, friends and relatives are welcome.

Bring a basket lunch; drinks and dinnerware will be provided.

Frankie T. Kubin 2007 Briar Oaks Drive Bryan, Texas 77802 ***

Vincik-Zidek Reunion The Vincik-Zidek family reunion will be held Sunday, June 28, 1992 at Sulphur Park on Highway 95 in Shiner. Registration from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon; lunch, 12:30 p.m. (adults, $2.00; children under 12 free); bring a covered dish and sweets. Meat, bread, coffee and tea will be provided.

Also bring an auction or door prize, your support will be greatly appreciated. Short meeting at 2:00 p.m.; dancing from 3:00-4:00 p.m. to music by Charlie Kurtz and his accordian. Come and enjoy your Sunday with us.

Viola Kurtz —SPJST-

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Oda_ Dopisovatehl Okresni schtize CHS v Cr sby KaZdoroeni socialni a spoleeenskY den odboeky z Harris okresu Spoleenosti eeskeho dedictvi statu Texasu se bude konat v nedeli odpoledne 28. e'ervna v sIni AmerickYch legionafil (American Legion Hall) v Crosby, Texas FM 2100 pies ulici obchodu Wal-Mart.

Dvete se otevfou asi v dvanact hodin v poledne. Svaeina, anglicky zvand "snack lunch," bude podavana asi ve tii etvrt na jednu odpoledne. Ka2da rodina je 2adana, aby pfinesla sendviee, salaty, anebo zakusky. Jidlo bude vyloleno dohromady na velkern stolu pro kaZdeho.

Bude mo2ne si pohovofit, besedovat, spfatelit a seznamit se jeden s druhYm. Take bude pfilaitost prohlednout Ceske sbirky a rodinne historie a jine Ceske veci, ktere budou vylo2ene na ukazku. Ka2d9, kdo ma zajem o Ceske veci a dejiny anebo ma rad dobre Ceske kamaradstvi, je srdeene pozvan na tuto schtizi. KdyZ pfijdete, pfineste sve Ceske veci, ktere budou zajimave na prohlidku pro nav§tevniky schnze.

Schtize zae'ne pfesne ve 2 hodiny odpoledne. Informaeni a zabavni podil schuze zaene asi v ti hodiny anebo pal e'tvrte. Soudce J.C. "Zeke" Zbranek bude mluvit o eeskem vlivu a odkazu v okoli Eastgate. "Zeb" Zbranek, jeho syn, bude mluvit o problemech s ukladanim otravnYch odpadkil v okresu Liberty.

Tak pfijd'te a pobavite se dobfe mezi narni.

S krajanskYm pozdravem, "Viletn" Molina, W.J. dopisovatel.

CESTAROVA TONKA. Jaromir Roledek Hamak sestupoval po dtevenSr ch schodech s pady. Driel roz2.atou svieku a druhou rukou ji zaclanel, aby nezhasla. CadivST plamen se v§ak pti ka.idem kroku zlomil a zakomihal, a maloval na obilenSTh prknech padni steny blaznive, stinove klikyha.ky. MatnY' svit ozatoval zespodu jeho oblidej, obrost1S7 rozcuchanYm, pro§ediveIYm vousem. Hamak dopadal teice na paty. Klapot jeho dtevakil se po domku dunive rozlehal. 061 mu chtive tekaly s mista na misto, aby nic neptehledl.

Byl 112 veeer. gero se pliElo do v§ech kouttt chalupy, aby se v nich rozrostlo do modre letni noci.

V§s ude bylo ticho, tak zazradne ticho, jako u boiich muk na lesni ceste do Podhaje. Tomu v§ak Hamak nebyl doma uvyklSi. V ten eas ptece bSrvala a dekala ho. Jidlo bkvalo . ptipraveno.

Dnes vak plotna byla studena.

Nadobi a na.eini stalo a viselo na svem miste v pota.dku. jako Po nejvetaim Venku volal, obhledl dvorek, i na zahumeni se byl podivat. Pak prohledal celSr domek od zdola a2 poindele na stte§e, ale nena§el

ii.

"Utekia, potvora," fekl si a rozpaeite prohrabl rukou sve fidke, §edive vlasy. Sfoukl svieku, urnalek1 prstem doutnajici knot, a opatrne ji ve svetnici zastrail za obraz Panny Marie, kterS'T byl jako obklopen uschlS7m chvojim a barevnSrm listim. Na tomto miste svieku schovaval, aby byla po ruce, kdyby pfgla boute. Hromni6ka, tika se, za2ehnavã ve zle. A dosud take ve zle v2dy za2ehnala.

"Tonka tedy utekla," hovoi-il k sobe Hamak a hlavou mu tahly neradostne my'Slenky.

Vojtech Hamak byl cestatem.

Jeho leta a 2 . do nynej§i padesatky mu ubehla po bilYch silnicich do modr9ch dalek. Padesatka neni sice jeSte stati, ale piece jen je meznikem, u neho2 se odkladaji a zanechavaji v§echny poetilosti a iluse, aby pochod ke stati byl lehei. A Hamak, aby si jej ulehail je'§te vice, naSel si dru2ku. Tonka se jmenovala.

Hamakova Zeno zemtela pied lety mlada tak nahle, jako kdy2 boil posel udeti. Hezka byla Matka, jako obra.zek. Skoda ji zrovna bylo na tu samotu i pro soma° Parra Boha. Je§te tady mohla po133:7t. K radosti byla, prace neco zastala. Pak zustal Hamak sam. Dokud byl mladI, staeil si sam, ord.ce mula od ruky a v domacnosti si umel take poradit. Ale jak 'eta ptibvala, tie Unavy rostla a hrbila zada. To bylo ji 2 hor§i.

Chalupa stala pod lesni cestou v ti§ine u skaly, optgtena., o samote, vzdalena od nejblii vesnice dobre pül hodiny. Birh vi, proa ji tam kdo stavel. Hamak se do ni Nikdy se neptal, kdo mel ten blahovi napad. Na samotach je 2ivot tvrd3-7 a lide na nich, ktery'm je prace chlebem i modlitbou, se net6,21, co bylo yeera. Na to Jim nezb3.7vn. eas. PtemS'r§leji jen, co bude zitra, nebo t' zittek je pokraeova.nim jejich Kdysi, bylo to ve 2nich, pracoval Hamak na silnici. Vyspravoval doliky §terkem a piskem, aby se 2ebtiny s drahocennYm nakladem celoroeni prace a nadeje cestou nekymacely a neptevrhly. V sousednim poli se ttepetaly barevne §atky vazaeek snopia. Jako ma.ku jich tam bylo. Jedna z nich k mezi, kde mela v tra.ve uschovanou bandasku s kavou. Obeerstvila se a trochu se pousmala.

Slovo dalo slovo a domluvili se.

Tonka byla sirotek. Pti gla po is nich za Hamakem do jeho chalu-

py. Rozhodla se, 2e bude pro ni lepe vest cestatovou domacnost a jeho male hospodatstvi, nek aby byla nekde za mzdu na statku.

ChudY elovek nerna mnoho na vybranou. Radeji v§ak sahne po tom, kde se sousto neoddeluje, ribrk kde je sam mute dent.

Byla o dvacet let mladS. i. Krasu a ptivab da.vno zanechala nekde v brazdach zoranYch lama a ye strni§tich poseeenYch poli. Sekehnutã sluncem i praci, oSlehana mrazem i tvrdYm 21votem, na§la dobrou pohodu a klid v cestatove domacnosti.

Dtevend holubice s rozpjatYmi zave§end nad dubovYm stolem, byla jedir*"7m ptepychem jeji v3.7bavy, kterou si pi-inesla do nove domacnosti. V te se take zraCila dobromyslnost jeji povahy.

S Harnakem kili tak, jak se dalo.

Prace bylo dost. To bylo teprve videt po jejim ptichodu. 2enslc , pohled praci objevi i tam, kde ji mu2 nevidi. Staveni bylo male, ale nejake to poliako nad skalou, pod okny zelinatskã zahradka a na dvorku trochu dribeke zamestna.valo Tonku ak do nozdnich veeeri) A domacnost, v ni 2 po Teta sam hospodati. je koala zanedband. U Harnaka tomu nebylo lepe. Bvlo sice vkide eisto a na oko potadek. ale takoveho mileho uspotadani veci tu nebylo: Zkra§lit domacnost a vnest do ni potadek umi jenom Zeno.. To Vojtech teprve poznal.

Tak 2ili spolu nejakST eas. Hamak nemUke o ni run ktiveho sinva. Tonka byla pilna a pracovita, jen co je pravda, S • la z jedne prace do druhe. V2dyt si ji take hledel.

Onehdy ji koupil hezkY. pestrY S. a.tek na hlavu od kramate, kterY jel prave kolem. To aby se v nedeli v kostele pied znamYmi ze vsi nemusila stydet. Tonka rada chodila za Panem Bohem, kdy k nikdo jinY nechodil za ni.

Ale slepa. nebyla. Ve vesnici ledacos videla. Mohla by vypravovat! VSechny zná a pozoruje, kdo s kYm chodi, kdo koho opustil, nebo kdo se zase vratil. Nic nezustane utajeno pted oeima keny. Vesnice musi mit sviij neklid, vzruSeni, shon a maid znama. tajemstvi.

Z neeeho musi kit. Aby se na tvrdS7 kivot trochu pozapomnelo, musi se pfece obeas ukrojit z krajice lasky a nasytit hladove. Srdce praci neokraji.

"To je lasky vude, to je lasky," vzdycha potaji Tonka a pH kakde vzpomince citi vyeitave bodnuti u srdce.

Nekdy, kdy 2 se na poli zamysli. narovná se mezi praci a podepte o nasadu motyky. Zahledi se do kraje a hieda &alma svet.Slysela 2e pr S7 svet je daleko, tam nekde, kam se °alma nedohledne, a je pry takirokSr, ie se ani srdcem neobsahne.

I zpivat v tu chvili freestone. Citi, jak ji objima tep1S7 dech slunce a jak zeme voni 2ivotem. A co ono? MOj Boe, ma peed sebou braidy, ktere v§echny konei u suche meze, porostle mochnou a chudobkami.

To jsou dni a v nich jeji svet.

Veeery bYvaji hor§i. To se vraci Hamak domil s potadne hladov3-7m kaludkem a s vysch13"Tin krkem.

Take v§ak s prazdnym srdcem.

"Co by kdo od takoveho dedka jeSte mohl chtet!" mysli si pro iitechu Tonka a je rada, 2e se po jidie stary Hamak skuli na postel a unavou usne.

Kdyk Hamak spal, sedavala Tonka za letnich noci na zapraki.

TeplY, vlhkY vzduch ji hladil po obnakenem hrdle a po nahYch lYtkach. Ve vlasech se ji prohraboval neskuteenYmi prsty, ke citila kakdY jeho neknY dotek. Chvela se a Ozkostlive poslouchala bu'Seni sveho si-dce, ktere vyzva.nelo jako na poplach pted blikici se povodni, peed fiticimi se zpenenYmi vInami krve. V hukotu zvitene kivelnosti se probouzela nejasná touha jejiho opomijeneho mla.di, jejiho laeneho a neukojeneho srdce.

Byla mlada, neni proe zapirat.

Klid, kter3i se tahl z lesnich tiSin s noenim soumrakem, jitNb jeji nitro a spfadal sny o va.S.nivem ehlapskem objeti. Hledela k lesu a z ptibYvajicich stin6 Si vysnivala postavy milencci. Chodila s nimi po pasekach, ktere jsou za nimi na kopci a odkud uk je jenom krok do sedmeho nebe. Mluvila s nimi prostou teei nedoakavYch rtu a nebojacneho srdce.

Sny vSak zustaly sny. A jeji nezna.mi'milenci se koala° dne vynotovali ve stinech, prodluZujicich se z boroveho lesa, s tvati nebo bez tvate, ale ptibli2ovali se doterneji, neodbytneji a ted' oni zase hovotili feei, která vhani aeryen do tvati a rozpa2uje nice do vrouciho naruei.

V ten eas chodila Tonka zamlkla. Nic ji neteMlo. Prace ji byla dvojnasob te2ka. Konala ji bez radosti, ale neste2ovala si. Harnaka ani ve snu nenapadlo 2e by se s Toneou neco delo. Je tomu ji i dayno, kdy byl mlad, a kde by si dnes vzpomnel, e mel take jednou srdce v tele. Vek mu uzavtel branku v plote jeho odkvetle zahradky a eerta mu bvlo po torn, chteli-li kdo vice, ne21i mel.

Proto, kdy2 se dnes vratil Tonku nenaSel. Dlouhe avahv vSak nevedl a odbyl to kratce: "Je orye, co se da. delat! Skooulirovani jsme nebyli. Od ted'ka abych se zase staral o vaecko sam."

Nejvice ho sou2i1o, 2e v§echna grace soodine na nem a pti padesatce se te2ko otitahuje, zvlaate kdyi klouby J1 seschly DO silnicich.

14/VESTNiK-17. tervna 1992 Zadal s poklizenirn drübee. Noc byla na krku. Do krmitka nasvnal zadiny, abv slepice s kutatv melv do deho klovnout. Svirj 2aludek, kterS, se hlasite orsival, utetoval: "Ty podkat! Jen se neplat! Nejdrive ntijdou tyhie na tadu. Tv davaj a tv — jenom bere§."

K durdicimu se kohoutovi prohodil nekolik slov a notom beelive ptivtel dvitka kurniku. abv snad lasidka nedostala na kutata zálusk. Kdy2 Se1 okolo chleva, lostne zamedela koza. Otevtel 1atova vratka a siaattil. 2e koza stoji u prazdm",ch iebtin.

(Pokraeovini)

prace, work starati se, I, to care for prati III, to launder mivati I, to use to have nadelati se I, to work a lot nemiva pokoje, doesn't have rest Mluvnice—Grammar 1. The Nominative and Accusative Cases: In Czech the nouns are declined according to their grammatical functions in the sentence. The nouns that have been listed in the vocabulary have been in the nominative case. The nominative is the case of the subject of the sentence or of the predicate nominative (after the verb "to be").

The nominative is also the case of a noun standing alone (unless in direct address, or understood as a part of an incomplete sentence).

The accusative case is the case of the direct object of transitive verbs. It tells what person or object is directly affected by the action of the verb. It answers the questions: Whom? What?

The masculine inanimate and neuter hard nouns have the same form in the accusative as in the nominative. The feminine nouns change the ending "a" to "u": Ex.:Mas. Nominative: Accusative:

Ueme se eesky Let Us Study Czech!

Lekce gestnacti—Lesson No. 16 Cteni—Reading Rodiee Rozmil tatleek, ten se o mne stard, co on se nadeld, od jara do jara!

Rozmila matieka pere mi koklku, od prace nemiva pokoje na chvilku.

Slovnieek Vocabulary rodiee, parents rozmilST, a, é, dear, beloved tatieek, father matieka; mother jaro, spring koklka, shirt chvilka, a little while

Inanimate Fern. kabit kniha kabit knihu

Neuter mleko mleko

2. Sentences using the accusative case: Student ma kabat.

Student ma knihu.

Student ma mleko.

The three nouns: kabat, kniha, and mleko are the direct objects in the three sentences and they are said to be in the accusative case. Note that kabat and mleko did not change in form, but kniha changed to knihu.

Homework 1. Translate and memorize the reading exercise.

2. Memorize the vocabulary and conjugate the verbs.

3. In the following sentences underline the nouns that are in the accusative case.

Ctu dopis a knihu.

Ueitel ma papir a tuiku.

Davarn mleko koece.

Nemarn pero, ale mam inkoust.

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chtit. -- Come to see us whenever you want. F'okaide, kdyi ji nekdo oslovil, zaeervenala se jako --Whenever anybody addressed her, she blushed like a little rose. Ai udelam vgechny zkou§ky, pojedu na prazdniny k mofi. -- When I pass all my exams, I'll go to the sea coast for holidays. (In the future tense temporal kdyi is Rüiky na tvale replaced by 0; kdyi keeps the condijako dye znaminka, tional meaning.) Kdyi zkougky le je to na svete neudelam, zfistanu cele leto doma. If nejhezei inaminka.

I don't pass the exams, I'll stay at home the whole summer. Sotvaie jsme —SPJSTsi sedli na mista, koncert zaeal. -- No sooner had we taken our seats when the Learn concert began. Jakmile zapadlo slunce, zaealo bt zima. -- As soon as the sun 62nd lesson. Adverbial Clauses.

Some examples of most frequent set it started being cold. Poekam, dokud nepfijde g . -- I'll wait till you types of adverbial clauses and corcome. Odegel dive, nei jsem staeil responding conjunctions (or adverbs). cokoliv odpovedet. -- He left before I 1. Adverbial clauses of place PIili jsme na misto, odkud bylo had time to answer. Bude trvat jegte yid& cele riest°. -- We came on a place nekolik let, nei se naue g pofadne eesky. -- It'll take you some more years from where you could see the whole before you learn Czech thoroughly. town. Kde se pivo vaff, tam se dobfe 3. Adverbial clauses of manner and dafi. -- Where beer is brewed, one has a good life. (Czech song) Kam nechodf. degree a) Comparative clauses: T ydfil se, slunce, tam chodi lékaL -- The doctor jako by se nic nestalo. -- He looked as visits the place, where the sun doesn't shine (go). Kam jsme se podivali, vkide if nothing had happened. Vgechno se bylo pino lidi. -- There were crowds of stalo tak, jak otec pfedpovedel. -Everything happened as father had people, wherever we looked. Kamkoli v gude je srdeene vitali. predicted. Jak pan, takoq sluha (proverb). -- Like master, like man.

--Wherever they came, they were cordially welcomed. Vrat g se tudy, kudy Cim byla stark, dm byla krasnejk. -jsme sem pfijeli. -- You'll go back the The older she was, the more beautiful.

Zdravotni stay nemocneho byl hork, same way we came in. Tam ( = v te ne jsme si mysleli. -- The patient's restauraci, co ( = kde) jsme byli veera, meli moc dobre pivo. -- They had very state of health was worse than we had thought. good beer in the restaurant we visited b) consecutive clauses (result): yesterday.

Mluvila tak rychle, e jsme ji viibec 2. Adverbial clauses of time Prave jsme odchazel, kdyi zazvonil nemohli sledovat. She spoke so fast telefon. -- I was just leaving, when the that we couldn't follow her. Nerif dost aby tu bednu uzvedl. -- He is not telephone bell rang. Zatimco vkchni strong enough to lift that case. Bouchl spali, Karel seal u stolu a studoval. dvefmi, 0 se okna zatfasla. -- He slam--While everybody was already asleep, med the door so vigorously that the Charles. was sitting at the table and studying. Pfijd' k nam, kdykoli budeg windows shook.

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SPJST CALENDAR SPJST LCDGES ONLY LODGE NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE Sunday, July 12-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m. at Pavilion in the Park; Refreshments will be served Sunday, Aug. 9-Family Day at the American Legion Hall *** LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Friday, June 19-Social Night, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 20-Krizan Reunion Thursday, June 25-McLennan County Crop Tour Friday, June 26-Malone Co-op Meeting/Supper Saturday, June 27-Makovy Reunion Sunday, June 28-Sykora Reunion *** LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK (All local lodge meetings held 1st Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m.; Youth Club meetings, 6:30 p.m.) *** LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX Saturday, June 27-Texas Unlimited Sunday, June 28-Lodge Meeting (date changed due to Father's Day Sunday, July26-Annual Picnic (Lodge Meeting every 3rd Sunday, 2 p.m.) ***

(Games every Monday night, 7:30 p.m.; Games License No. 3000-72-8240-0) *** LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Saturday, June 20-LeeRoy Matocha Orch.

Monday, June 22-Officers' and Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 27-The Texans (C/W) Saturday, July 4- Vrazel Polka Band Sunday, July 5-Lodge Meeting Saturday, July 11-SPECIAL DANCE; Tuba Dan & His Polkalanders from Wisconsin Sunday, July 12-Bartek Reunion Friday, July 17- Family night Saturday, July 18-Leroy Rybak's Swinging Orch.

Sunday, July 19-Jezek-Kotrla Reunion Monday, July 20-Board Meeting Saturday, July 25-Texans (C/W) All Saturday dance, 8-12; for information contact Louis J. Kohutek, (817) 983-2261; Hall, (817) 985-2548) *** LODGE NO. 49, ROWENA Sunday, Sept, 27-Runnels, Concho, Tom Green Counties Czech Heritage Society meeting was rescheduled from June Saturday, Oct. 17-Hosting District IV Fall Fun Day (Every third Friday of the month is Game Night) *** LODGE NO. 51, ELLINGER Monday, June 22-Lodge Meeting, 8 p.m. *** LODGE NO. 54, WEST Saturday, June 20-Private Wedding Sunday, July 12-RVOS #47 Family Day Saturday, Aug. 29-COMING ATTRACTION: Leonard Becwar Orchestra from Milligan, Nebraska *** LODGE NO. 66, WACO Saturday, June 20-Cherokee Rose Friday, June 26-Cherokee Rose Saturday, June 27-Kirk Lewis - No Holding Back Band *** LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY (Lodge business meetings held 1st Sunday of each month, 5:30 p.m.; Game nights every Thursday, 7-10 p.m. Permit #1.751052324-8; Kitchen will be open) *** LODGE NO. 79, CORPUS CHRISTI/SOKOL HALL Sunday, June 21-Lodge Monthly Meeting at 2 p.m.; "SVACINA" after meeting.

(Hall Location: 5502 Kostoryz Rd., Corpus Christi; 512-852-9042; Public Invited) (SPJST Lodge meeting held at 2 p.m. on third Sunday of each month, unless notified otherwise) *** LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND Sunday, June 21- Ivicic Reunion Monday, June 22-American Legion Meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, June 27-King of Swing Dance, 812 (Game Night every Thursday, 7 p.m. #SP1-74615-1395-8; AL-3-00061-9887-0) *** LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Saturday, June 20-Dance; Double Shot (C/W) Saturday, June 27-Non-Member Rental Saturday, July 4-Non-Member Rental Saturday, July 11-Non-Member Rental Saturday, July 18-Dance; music by Mynarcik Monday, July 20-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 25-Non-Member Rental Wednesday, July 29-Teen Club Spaghetti Dinner, 6 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 1-PRINCESS BALL Music

by Makers Band *** LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Saturday, June 20-Ray Jurecka, (B/R Variety) Saturday, June 27-Jack Melick, "The Piano Man" - Big Band Music; DRESS CODE Sunday, June 28-Hosting District V Youth Achievement Day (Kitchen open for Saturday Night Dances; every Thursday Games -- 7:15 p.m. - Early Bird Special; 7:45 p.m. Regular Games; License No. 3-00-621-2077-41001)

LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS Friday, June 26-Private Wedding Saturday, June 27-Loftin Reunion Saturday, July 4-Zajcek Reunion and Edward and Sidonia Svoboda Golden Wedding Anniversary (combined) (Lodge meeting every 2nd Sunday, 3 p.m.; Hall rental/dance information: call Audrey McCall 817-593-2321) *** LODGE NO. 17, NEW TABOR Saturday, July 18-Lodge 17_ Annual Tarok Tournament Sunday, Sept. 20-Hosting District I Fall Meeting (Monthly meeting on first Sunday of every month, 2 p.m.; youth meeting also first Sunday of every month, 3 p.m.) *** LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN Saturday, June 20- King of Swing, 8-12 Sunday, June 21-BATTLE DANCE, 3-8 p.m.; Leo Majek Orchestra vs. The Texass; $5 Per Person (Most of our Saturday Night Dances are held from 8:30 to 12:30) *** LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Saturday, July 25-Countywide Garage Sale, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Booth Rental, $25; Food Available (Set-up booth Friday, 5:30-8:30); Call, 985-2354, 985-2484 or 985-2228 Sunday, July 26-Countywide Garage Sale, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Booth Rental, $25; Food Available (Set-up booth Friday, 5:30-8:30); Call, 985-2354, 985-2484 or 985-2228 *** LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Sunday, June 28-Hosting District III Youth Achievement Day; Registration, 10:30 -11:30; Fried Chicken Dinner, 11:30-12:30; Program, 12:30.

(Regular Meeting 2nd Thursday of each month, 8 p.m.; Youth Club meets every first Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. For reservations or hall rentals, call Alicia Honza, (214) 875-8359 or Linda Trojacek, (214) 875-6321) *** LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR (Lodge 29 Adult Meeting every 2nd Sunday, 4 p.m.; Youth Club Meeting, 5 p.m.) *** LODGE NO. 35, ELK Saturday, June 20-Broken Heart Saturday, June 27-Sons of the Desert Saturday, July 4-Chalk Bluff Saturday, July 11-Straight From The Heart Sunday, July 12-Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m.

Saturday, July 18-No Holding Back Band Saturday, July 25-Texas Heart Beat *** LODGE NO, 39, BRYAN Sunday, July 5- SPECIAL MEETING, 4:30 p.m. *** LODGE NO. 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE Saturday, June 20-1962 El Campo High School Class Reunion at American Legion Hall/Picnic Grounds, El Campo LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH Sunday, June 28-Family Day at American Sunday, Aug. 23-Hat Contest and Dance, 4-8 Legion Picnic Grounds in El Campo; Registration, 1 p.m.; meal served, 5 p.m.; bring sponsored by Lodge No. 92; music by Rejcek's of Ennis covered dish or dessert

Saturday, Sept. 12-Czech Heritage Day, sponsored by Lodge 92, from 12 noon to 12 midnight; Special Dance Groups, Contests, Dancing, Dinner, Czech Pastries, Prizes (Stardust Ballroom presents ballroom dancing every Friday, 9-12:30; DRESS CODE; 624-1361; Lodge Meetings second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m.; or otherwise specified-Ladies' Circle meets every second Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m.) *** LODGE NO. 94, WHEELOCK Thursday, July 2-Lodge Meeting, 7 p.m. *** LODGE NO. 107, FLORESVILLE Sunday, June 28-Hosting District VII Youth Achievement Day; Registration, 10:30-12:30, Talent Competition, 1 p.m.; Break; Royalty Competition, Talent & Craft Awards; Sandwiches, sweets and tea will be for sale at noon and throughout afternoon. *** LODGE NO. 130, DALLAS (Lodge 130 monthly meetings will be held on the 3rd Monday of the month in the Youth Room of Lodge 84, 2625 Floyd St., Dallas.) *4.* LODGE NO. 133, SAN ANTONIO No June Meeting due to Father's Day Sunday, July 19-Lodge Meeting, St. Margaret Mary Activity Center, 1314 Fair Ave. *** LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON Sunday, July 12-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m.

(Hall rentals for wedding or party; call (713) 862-6291 after 4 p.m. *** LODGE NO. 154, FT. WORTH Sunday, July 12-Lodge Meeting, 3:00 p.m. *** LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA Saturday, June 20-Due West (formerly Texas Borderline) (C/W) Wednesday, June 24-Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m. covered dish dinner, 6:30 p.m.; bring your favorite covered dish and pastry.

Saturday, June 27-Hayslip Brothers (C/W) *** LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Saturday, June 20-Closed Saturday, June 27-Kristy Baker Saturday, July 4-Debonaires Saturday, July 11-Texas Tradition Sunday, July 12- Hosting District 11 Youth Achievement Day Saturday, July 18-Fire Creek Saturday, July 25-Jed Durbin (Meeting on 2nd Wednesday of each month; Social, 6:30 p.m.; Trustees' meeting, 7:30 p.m.; Business meeting, 8:00 p.m.) *** 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 dishes) *** LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON Saturday, June 20-Crossfire Saturday, June 27-Treadin' Water Saturday, July 4-NO DANCE Saturday, July 11-Eighty Proof Saturday, July 18-Crossfire Saturday, July 25-Treadin' Water (All Saturday Night Dances; 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Lodge Membership Monthly Meetings; first Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m.; Trustees' Meetings, same date, 6:30 p.m.) *** LODGE NO. 183, ARLINGTON Sunday, July 12-Lodge Meeting, 4:30 p.m. (beginning 30 minutes earlier) Public Dance every 1st Saturday of the month through December; music by Buddie Hrabal and Memory Lane (C/W); 8:3012:30 (All dances, 8:30-12:30 at 3100 Pleasant Valley Lane, Arlington; 817/465-8538; or 817/274-3837, or 214/263-5915) LODGE NO. 185, NEW BRAUNFELS Thursday, Sept. 17-Lodge Meeting and Election of Officers, 7:30 p.m. *** 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 #1-7420733095-41002) *** LODGE NO. 187, ROUND ROCK Friday, June 19-Texas Fever Saturday, June 20-People's Choice Friday, June 26-The Connection Saturday, June 27-Lonesome Dove (Friday Night Dances, 8-12 p.m.; Saturday Night Dances, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.)

(Private Party room available; call 2558157) ***

LODGE NO. 188, CENTERVILLE (Game times: Sunday, 2 p.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m.; Lodge monthly meetings on 1st Monday, 7:30 p.m.) *** LODGE NO. 189, BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION Sunday, June 28- Lodge Quarterly Meeting at Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Wentrcek's, 1530 Bennett, Bryan

Reunions Zajicek Reunion and Edward Svobodas 50th Anniversary The Zajicek reunion and Edward and Sidonia Svoboda's golden wedding anniversary (combined) will be held at the. SPJST Lodge No. 15 Hall in Buckholts, Texas on Saturday, July 4, 1992.

A catered barbecue dinner will be served at 12:00 noon. Families are asked to bring pastries. Individual notices will NOT be sent, so, please notify all your relatives. The wedding anniversary celebrants requested NO GIFTS PLEASE! Hope all of you will attend and have a good time.

Mrs. Edward Svoboda. ***

Five-Year Darilek Family Reunion The descendants of four brothers, one sister and cousin, namely: Vince Darilek, brother; Joseph Darilek, brother; Thomas Darilek, brother; Frank Darilek, brother; Emilie Darilek Pavlicek, sister; William Darilek, cousin, will take place at 10:00 a.m.

Saturday, July 18, 1992 at the Moulton KC Hall (formerly VFW Hall) on Highway 532 to Gonzales. Bring lunch for your family and some sweets to be served cafeteria style at 12:00 noon.

Plates, cups, napkins, utensils, tea, coffee and ice will be furnished. Other drinks will be available at the KC cash bar. Individual notices will not be sent so please notify all your relatives.

Rudolph V. Darilek 3904 Milton Houston, Texas 77005 ***

Shenkir-Dusek-Shiller Reunion The descendants of John Shenkir and Frances Dusek, Vinc Dusek and Anna Jirasek, and Vinc Shiller and Rozalie Dusek will hold their 33rd annual reunion on Sunday, June 28 in the VFW Hall in Taylor, Texas. Registration begins at 10:00 a.m.; a catered barbecue dinner with all the trimmings will be served at 12:00 noon. Family members are asked to bring desserts. All family members and friends are invited to celebrate nearly 140 years in Texas. For more information contact Frank and Marietta Tucek (512) 352-6745.

Don Schroeder, Secretary ***

Liberty-Union Schools Reunion All former teachers and students of Liberty or Union Schools in Burleson County are invited to attend the 8th annual reunion on Sunday, July 26, 1992 at the Caldwell Senior Citizens Center beginning at 11 a.m. A catered lunch will be served and tickets are $5.00 per plate. Please mail your reservation(s) by July 20th to: Georgia Ptacek, P.O. Box 72, Snook, TX 77878 and after 6:30 p.m. call Herman Loehr (409) 272-8366 or Hilda Weeber (409) 567-3108 and after 9:15 a.m. Burt Hermann (409) 696-0795 for reservations.

Georgia Ptacek

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16/VESTNIK—Wednesday, June 17, 1992

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