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"CHANGING TO MEET THE CHANGING NEEDS OF FRATERNALISTS"

VESTNIK SPJST Herald

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

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

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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 ISSN-07458800 VOLUME 81 NUMBER 18

May 5, 1993

CEFT Fund Contribution Top $1 Million SPIST cited as a ma'or contributor The drive to establish the Texas Chair in Czech Studies has reached its fundraising goal. When contributions are matched by funds from the University of Texas, the Chair will be fully funded at $1 million. The announcement was made Saturday, April 24, at a Meeting of Czech Educational Foundation of Texas (CE1-`1) meeting held at the SPJST Home Office in Temple, Texas.

In 1990, CEFT selected the University of Texas as the recipient of its endowed chair for Czech Studies. The endowment is set up to promote the study of Czech language, literature, hisHEMESMINIENZIMM,

tory and culture, both in Texas and abroad. Czech language courses been a mainstay of the Department of Slavic Languages at the University of Texas since 1914.

The inspiration behind the Czech Chair were the late Brothers John and Joseph J. Skrivanek. For many years, Joe Skrivanek served as chairman of the CEFT board. Over the years, the SPJST has been a leader among the many individuals and fraternal societies contributing to CEFT for the establishment of the Czech Chair. Brother Cyrill "Sid" Polkladnik, District III Board Member

"Over the years, the SPJST has been a leader among the many fraternal societies contributing to CEFT."

CEFT Board members, pictured from left, are: Secretary Al Kercho, Chairman Roger H. Kolar, Vice-Chairman Calvin C. Chervenka, and Treasuer Ben Trcalek.

and Supreme Lodge Chairman, was one of the original directors of CEFT in the late 1950s and currently serves as the group's president.

The first holder of the Czech Chair at UT was Igor Hajek of the Department of Slavonic Language and Literature at the University of Glasgow. Professor Hajek taught at UT in the fall of 1992.

Miroslav Prochazka, co-chair of the Department of Czech Literature at Charles University in Prague, will be the visiting professor during the spring of 1994.

According to CEFT Chairman Roger H. Kolar, the CEFT will continue to accept contributions. Any submitted before June, 1993 will be credited to the Czech Chair. A record of all gifts is being published and will remain on file at the University of Texas.

Brother Kolar says that CEFT will announce the organization's next project soon. For more information, contact Roger Kolar at 3108 Glenview Avenue, Austin Texas 78703 or call (512) 4530642 or (512) 474-6526. —SPJST-

Lodge 24, Cyclone helps celebrate the season

Good times in store at lodge special events It's the season for fun, food and good times. Most any weekend between April and September, there's a good chance that somewhere in Texas, an SPJST lodge will be hosting a special dance, picnic or festival. During the weekend of April 23-25, Lodge 24, Cyclone, located near Temple in Central Texas, helped to celebrate the season by hosting its first Czech Polka and Waltz Festival.

Dancers from around the state converged at Flag Hall on Friday afternoon to enjoy performances by two of the eight bands that performed during the three-day festival. Bands that performed included Donnie Wavra's Orchestra from Columbus, Vrazel's Polka Band from Cameron, Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous 6 from Pflugerville, Larry Sodek and the Central Texas Sounds from Fayetteville, A.J. Draybek and the Dutchmasters from Houston, Kovanda's Czech Band Vol. II from Fayetteville, the Red Ravens from Kyle and Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five from Temple. A special perfor-

Polka and waltz enthusiasts from all over the state got together over the weekend at Lodge 24, Cyclone.

Pictured here, from left, are Olga and Bob Pechak of Dallas, who are members of the North Texas Polka Lovers Klub of America (Po.L.K. of A) and Joyce and Willie Bohuslav of Houston, who are members of the Houston Po.L.K. of A. More photos on page 4.

mance by the Beseda Dancers from Lodge 47, Seaton, also helped to bring color to the event.. A camera crew and audio team from Omaha, Nebraska was on hand to record the occasion.

"Big events like this are a good way to involve a lot of members," says Lodge 24 President Carol Chervenka. "Everybody that was contacted was willing to help out in some way or another—

whether it was coming in to work or through the contribution of a food item.

The membership really came through.'

"What's more," she adds, "It was a lot of fun."

Jennifer Ashcraft, 13, a member of the Lodge 24 Youth Club, agrees. For two days during the festival, she helped in the kitchen, worked in the novelty shop and helped keep the hall clean. "It was something interesting to do," she says.

"There were people from all over having a good time."

Having a good time. It's an important part of any fraternal activity. It's a pleasant reward for all of the time and energy that go into any successful lodge project.

The Spring District Meeting season is just about over and in the coming weeks and months, SPJST lodges all over the state will be hosting their annual picnics, cook offs, dance festivals and heritage days. Watch the Vestnik calendar of events for activities in your area and get ready to have a good time!

2/VESTNIK-Wednesday, May 5, 1993

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What Do You Wish for SPJST? Minute Interviews ...

Question: What do Helen Hegwood of Lodge 88, Houston, Bobby and Ronnie Honza of Lodge 25, Ennis and just about every youth club member who goes to camp have in common?

Answer: They can all do things that I wish I could-Helen can sing; the Honza brothers can throw horseshoes, and the young people can swim. I can't do any of those things very well, but, oh, how I admire those who can.

All of us, I suppose, have a "wish list" of things we would like to be able to do, or be able to do better. That's fine and good. With time and practice, we can improve. If that's a true statement-and I believe that it is-the same rule should apply to SPJST. After 96 years in the business, we should be some of the best in the business.

Are we? I put this question to our Supreme Lodge officers this week. I'd like to share them with you.

The top item on Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas' "SPJST wish list" is that "we continue to give excellent support to our certificate holders." According to Brother Mikulas, the customers have a "direct link" to their Home Office personnel and they should feel free to utilize it whenever they have questions. The link that he refers to is the Society's toll free telephone number: 1-800-72-SPJST. "When a member calls in, asks a question and gets a prompt and courteous response, that's good business. It helps build confidence and trust between customers and the Home Office-both of which are extremely important if our Society is to continue to grow."

Secretary Treasurer Leonard Mikeska's response addresses the Society's strengths while it also acknowledges room for improvement.

"I believe that we are the best in the business," says Brother Mikeska. "We have good insurance products and an outstanding fraternal program. We provide excellent service and are financially strong.

"That doesn't mean we shouldn't work at being even better," he notes.

"We still need to have visionary, initiating leaders at all levels-that is people with vision for the future improvement of our organization-people who are willing to take the steps necessary to improve their lodge programs."

Restating the question, Vice President Bernie Gebala's answer was as follows, "After 96 years in the business, we should be sone of the best in the business.

Are we? Sure we are!

"Just read the reports," he says, "This may sound self-serving, but I am extremely proud of SPJST's track record.

The SPJST's accomplishments are second to none. I honestly cannot think of a fraternal benefit society with a better mix of products, financial services, and social programs than ours.

"My personal desire is to do my part in maintaining this enviable record."

This brings us to Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar. Brother Leshikar's response goes the distance, addressing both short- and long-term growth of the Society. His "wish list" is as follows: ". . . that we always approach change

with an open mind-tempered with the wisdom of what is best for the future of our Society. ... that our Society would have unlimited resources to help our young members with scholarships and technical training. . that we could do more for our older members-in all areas. Train them, educate them, have fun with them and use them as a great service resource. . that our Society would have more programs geared toward younger families. " . that in 1994, we would have 1,000 Tarok players at the SPJST State Tarok Tournament! " . .. that we could recognize all of our members who have made our Society and our communities better places to work and live. . that the vision of our founding fathers of helping people and carrying on our special traditions will continue well into future centuries. . that our members from the year 2093 will look back at us in 1993 and be able to say, 'Our leaders and membership in 1993, looked to the future and saw the possibilities of our Society-and for that we thank them!' . and, that I could dance as well as some of the members I've seen dancing at our lodge halls!" concludes Brother Leshikar.

I want to thank our Supreme Lodge officers for taking the time to participate in this "minute interview." Generally speaking, I agree with and share their sentiments. At the same time, I would like to add one. While many of our local lodges are doing well, there are those that need help. The new lodge Incentive and Recognition Plan is a big step in the right direction; however, we must continue to address the challenge of revitalizing inactive lodges and accept the challenge of helping active lodges control skyrocketing operating expenses. My wish is that we take a closer look at our lodge system and explore whatever options-legal or organizational-may exist that would enable all of our lodges to share in the prosperity that appears to grace most every other aspect of our Society. *** Happy Mother's Day A couple of weeks ago, my father loaned me a cassette tape that he had recorded off of the radio. He knows that I spend a good amount of time on the road, and he thought the music might make good company.

I enjoyed listening to the tape. It included a lot of old-time country favorites--everything from Hank Snow and Lefty Frizzel to Buck Owens and Willie Nelson . . . The tape also included a song by Jimmy Dean-a sentimental ballad entitled "I.O.U.," which has become a Mother's Day classic. In the song, the singer recalls this mother's unselfish love and devotion. It helped to remind me of the special people we will be honoring this weekend. Sunday, May 9, is Mother's Day, one of the most widely celebrated holidays of the year.

On page nine of this week's Vestnik, Brother John Karas of Houston shares with us an interesting history of the hciliday and its roots here in America. I hope you enjoy it.

Wednesday, May 5, 1993—VESTNtK/3

District News and Updates District Seven Spring Meeting May 16, 1993 St. Margaret Mary Activity Center, 1314 Fair Avenue, San Antonio, Texas Registration: 10:45-11:15 LUNCH: A barbecue plate with all the trimmings and tea will be served.

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Dear Members of District Seven, Lodge 133, San Antonio extends a personal invitation to you to attend our District Seven Spring meeting which will be held in San Antonio on May 16. (See agenda at left.) The meeting will be held at the St. Margaret Mary Activity Center, located at 1314 Fair Avenue.

Lodge 133 will serve a catered barbecue dinner with all the trimmings and

tea. Tickets will be $1.50 for children and 12 years of age and $3.00 for those 12 and over.

The District Planning Committee is asking each family to bring a dessert that will be served wit the noon meal.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Jarolyn Popp, President, Lodge 133

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Directions to District Seven Meeting

Agenda 10:45-11:15 11:15-12:30

Lodge 133, San Antonio Invites Members to Distirct Seven Spring Meet

Registration Meeting (Part I) Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Welcome Memorial for all deceased members Roll call of officers Reading of Minutes Correspondence Officer Reports Report from Brother Jerry Mikulas Report from Brother Brian Vanicek, Vestnik Reports from Standing Committees Recognition a. 50-Year Members b. Fraternalists of the Year c. Sales Representatives d. Local Lodge Officers

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LUNCH Call to Order New Business Date and location for next meeting Announcements Election of officers Installation of officers Door prizes Adjournment

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IMPORTANT REMINDER All lodges, please note that in order to be eligible for one of the lodge incentive awards in the spring of 1994, your lodge must submit a Fraternal Services Report which is due now This Fraternal Services Report and Lodge Progress Report are requirements for all lodges.

Please check with your FAC or lodge secretary to see if your

ATTENTION TAROK PLAYERS: Tarok Tournament, Saturday, May 15, 1993 SPJST Lodge No. 49, Rowena

lodge has met this requirement. If not, please do it today.

Thank you.

Fraternally, Frank Klinkovsky, State FAC

INTEREST RATES ANNUITY I (Certificates Issued Prior to 4-1-93)

6.25% Annualized Effective 4-1-93 through 5-31-93

ANNUITY II (Certificates Issued 4-1-93 and After)

5.80% Annualized Effective 4-1-93 through 5-31-93

INTEREST RATE FOR UNIVERSAL LIFE 7% Annualized Effective 4-1-93 through 5-31-93

SPJST MORTGAGE INTEREST RATES RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

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

For more information,

contact Joe Havlak at (915) 442-2891 after 7 p.m. or Fred Havlak at (915) 378-2025 during the day.

When you need a lot for a little, take a look at term insurance from SPJST. Annual Renewable Term is economical, and renewable and convertible to permanent insurance up to your age 70.

Family Fun and Important SPJST Dates May 15 May 16 May 16 June 4-6 June 27 July 10 July 11 July 18 July 27 August 1 August 1 Aug. 14-15

Tarok Tournament, Lodge 49, Rowena.

District Seven Spring Meeting, San Antonio.

Fifth Annual Polka Festival, sponsored by Lodge 97, Placedo and Lodge 143, Inez; Inez Community Center, Inez.

1993 L.I.T. Workshop, Camp Lone Star, LaGrange.

District Five Youth Achievement Day, Lodge 88, Houston.

District Four Youth Achievement Day, Lodge 160, Wall.

District Two Youth Achievement Day, Lodge 29, Taylor.

District Seven Youth Achievement Day, Lodge 185, New Braunfels.

District Three Youth Achievement Day, Lodge 66, Waco.

District One Youth Achievement Day, Lodge 13, Dime Box. District Six Youth Achievement Day, Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje.

State Youth Achievement Day and Royalty.

—SPJST-

4/VESTNIK—Wednesday, May 5, 1993

Lodge 24, Cyclone Hosts Czech Polka and Waltz Festival

Letters from the Lodges Lodge 24, Cyclone Invites All Area Families to May 9 Mother's Day Dinner

Lodge 24 Youth Club members Tammy Baker and Jennifer Ashcraft keep an eye on the "novelty shop."

1993 Po.L.K. of A King and Queen Ben and Katherine Rod of Spring, Texas were in attendance Rudy Dvorak of Omaha, Nebraska, monitors production of the videotaping that was conducted during Lodge 24, Cyclone's Czech Polka and Waltz Festival held April 23-25 at Flag Hall.

More royalty!

Po.L.K. of A. Prince Glen Howard of Helotes, Texas exchanges greetings with Joe Haisler, a longtime member of Lodge 24, Cyclone and a member of the Board of Trustees.

Dear Members and Friends, Give yourself or someone you love a break on Mother's Day. By popular demand, Lodge 24 will be hosting its second annual Mother's Day Barbecue at Flag Hall on Sunday, May 9, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. The menu will feature barbecued chicken with all the trimmings. The cost is only $5 per plate and you can dine in or take your plate to go.

Either way, it's a good way to keep mamma—or yourself—out of the kitchen on this special day.

Elsewhere in this week's Vestnik there is a summary of the Czech Polka and Waltz Festival hosted last week by Lodge 24. Thanks, again to all of the members of Lodge 24, local lodges, and polka and waltz dancers for contributing to the success of this event. We look forward to seeing you all again.

And while we're on that subject, the next regular meeting of Lodge 24, will be on Monday, May 10, at 7 p.m. at Flag Hall. Please try and make the meeting.

Happy Mother's Day and hope to see you at the dinner on May 9!

Fraternally, Brian Vanicek, Reporter —SPJST-

29, Taylor Reports on April Meeting

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Members of the Lodge 47, Seaton Beseda Dance Group performed during Saturday night's program.

Taylor SPJST Lodge No. 29 met on Sunday, April 18th at our lodge hall. All officers were present except Ronnie and Patti Rieger. The February minutes were read and approved. The March minutes were not available for this meeting.

Correspondence was read from the Home Office and we voted to participate in the Incentive Program offered by the Supreme Lodge.

The Property Committee gave a brief report about the upcoming May Fete.

New members accepted into our lodge are: Clayton W. Loeve, Vicki D. Loeve, Whitney L. Loeve, Jacob H. Loeve, Jeffrey L. Loeve, David W. Betak, and Isedell A. Eilers. The transfer of William Davis was also accepted. We invite each of these new members to attend our monthly meetings and join the activities of Taylor SPJST. Our next meeting will be on Monday, May 3 at 6 p.m. Please bring a covered dish.

Janet Kaiser, Reporter —SPJST-

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It takes power" to make fraternal events a reality. Lending a hand in the kitchen on Saturday night of the the three-day festival, were, from left, Herman Mayeux, Arleen Mayeux, Betty Malovets, Tracie Malovets, Patsy Baker, Carol Chervenka, Wilert Mikeska, Margaret Mikeska, Bernice Sebek, Shirley Ashcraft and Jeffrey Ashcraft.

The April meeting of Lodge No. 35 was called to order by President Henry Breitkreutz on April 9, 1993.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Christopher Pavelka.

Hubby Frazier was our only visitor.

Correspondence consisted of two thank you cards from Willie Mae and Holub family and Adele Rendek for the family of Mrs. Ben Pavelka.

Minutes for the March meeting were read by Secretary Virlene Kelley and approved.

The treasurer's report for March was given by Treasurer Nancy Milner. It also was approved as read.

There was no youth report. Barbara Pavelka reported that their meeting would be held after the regular lodge meeting was completed.

There was no old or unfinished business.

Under new business, Gene Pavelka asked that the membership consider ways to facilitate easier access for the handicapped.

Dawn Pavelka conducted the drawing for door prizes. The adult door prize was won by Dorothy Banik and the youth door prize was won by Anna Dennis.

Birthdays for the month of April were celebrated by Stefanee Callaway and Kiylee Callaway.

The meeting was then adjourned.

Submitted by Virlene Kelley, Secretary —SPJST-

40, El Campo-Hillje Reports on April Meeting Lodge

After the Social Games on Monday, April 19, 1992, at 9:45 p.m., ten members met for the regular monthly meeting of El-Campo-Hillje Lodge No. 40.

Rita Vanek, President, called the meeting to order by leading the members in the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a silent tribute to deceased members, especially remembering Clarence Priesmeyer and Marie E. Hoyt, who passed away since our last meeting.

Minutes of the March 17, 1992 meeting were read and approved.

Correspondence was received and read: (1.) A note from Martha Viktorin, co-chairman of the third annual kolache-klobase festival at Riverside Hall in East Bernard, asking us to help promote this festival by passing out the enclosed flyer at our meeting.

(2.) An acknowledgement of our memorial gifts to the SPJST Scholarship Fund in memory of John Kubecka, Jr. (3.) A "thank you" note from Courtney Brondl for our sponsorship in order for her to attend Girl's State in June.

(4.) A "thank you" letter from Arliss Treybig, Girl's State chairman, Unit 251, American Legion Auxiliary, for our continued support of the Girl's State Program.

(5.) A letter from Jerry Mikulas, Financial Secretary, SPJST, with reference to Article IV of our bylaws, determining the number of delegates to be elected to future conventions.

(6.) Name change—Sheryl Jean Gerberman to Sheryl Jean Tabor.

(7.) New insurance/annuities and terminations/lapses report for March, 1992.

(8.) A "thank you" note from Vicki and Jerry Dressier for the warm reception they received from our members at our March meeting.

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The members stood in a moment of silence for Annie Janek and Leo Klimitchek. May they rest in peace.

Sister Smith called the roll of officers.

Sister Gladys Yates and Leona Nors were absent.

The minutes of our previous meeting were read and approved.

Sister Bonnie Pruitt read a thank you note from Sister Janet Smith for the memorial given in memory of her mother, Mrs. Audrey Snowden.

Sister Darlene Engelke read thank you notes from the families of Evelyn Pavelka and John Kofnovec.

Sister Langlotz read the minutes of the Board of Trustees meeting. Jimmie Mobis will paint the kitchen.

Sister Lucille Cervenka gave the report of the Entertainment Committee.

Lodge They will finish the year with just five members on the committee. She thanked the Youth Club for the new can opener for the kitchen.

There will be a special meal at the may 16th meeting in honor of the mothThe membership drive meeting was ers and fathers. The members are asked held April 16, starting at 6:30 p.m. A to bring desserts. delicious covered dish meal with barbeThey will honor the mothers. cue chicken and fresh homemade There will also be a vote at this meetsausage was enjoyed by all and followed ing on whether there will be a dance by a video program of SPJST history after the Christmas party or if there will and benefits. This program was presentbe an appreciation dance later in the ed by SPJST State Field Manager Gene year.

McBride.

Sister Langlotz gave the FAC report.

Brother McBride also talked about There were 25 present at the last game the SPJST insurance products and annunight. The next game night will be May ities. This seemed to raise the most 10. Bring a snack. interest during the evening—especially She thanked all who participated in among the prospective retirees in the the tournaments. audience. They wanted to know about The third place in the horseshoe tourinterest rates, terms and penalties—if nament was won by Weldon Galler and any—associated with withdrawals.

Robert Seith.

Even though the sales representatives The Cheer and Condolences report didn't write any certificates that night, was given by Jeanette Smith. A get well they are certain that our membership dricard was sent to Evelyn Seith. Sympave will be very successful. thy cards were sent to the Annie Janek Fraternally, Family and Leo Klimitchek Family.

Wallace Jez, President She then thanked Polly Gaidusek for —SPJSTtaking care of the food for the Leo Klimitchek family.

She also read thank you notes from Lodge the family of. Evelyn Pavelka for the Lodge contribution to the West Ambulance Association, and from the West Ambulance Association.

Sister Smith thanked Bennie and Darlene Engelke and Irene Mueller for The meeting was called to order by The Lodge 47, Seaton Picnic is just donating food when her mother died.

President Jim Locke. around the corner on June 6. We have She concluded by thanking the Youth Flags were presented by Dillon five great prizes that will be awarded.

Club for the sympathy card that they had Locke and Alicia Neslony.

They are as follows: sent.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by First—Dahlia queen size quilt Brother John Engelke gave the Youth Candace McAdams and the lodge motto Second-1/2 beef, cut and wrapped Club report. There were eight members

by Justin Engelke.

Third-13" color television and one visitor, Kimberly Shaver, present.

They will be donating punch to the Moody Nursing Home for Mother's Day. They will also have a float in the Moody parade on May 15th.

The youth were encouraged to attend the District III Spring Meeting on Sunday, April 25.

Sister Libbie Parma gave the Trust Fun report. They had received a donation from Ray and Ruby Orsag, Jim and Gloria Locke, Charlie and Irene Mueller and the 50/50 Pot. The Auditing Committee reported that all books were in order.

A new member was accepted during the meeting. She is Deborah Ann Sartor.

We had nine members from Lodge 35 requesting for transfers to Lodge 66.

There was a motion made to accept these members. The motion received a second and carried.

Sister Darlene Engelke read resoluLodge 47 quilters proudly display the dahlia queen-size quilt that will be tions of condolence for Annie Janek and awarded as first prize during the prize drawing at Lodge 47, Seaton's annual Leo Klimitchek. picnic on Sunday, June 6. Contact Lodge 47 members for ticket information.

State FAC Frank Klinkovsky will

(9.) A letter from Charlie Hogan," president, West Wharton Co. Crime Stoppers, Inc., asking for our support with El Campo Police Department TIPS Program.

(10.) A letter from Amanda Vanek requesting sponsorship in any amount for her Texas A&M Study Abroad Program.

No reports from other officers.

A motion by Bennie Reck, seconded

by Dora Lee Kopecky to accept Genevieve K. Walters as a new member.

Motion carried. We welcome you Genevieve.

A motion by Bennie Reck, seconded

by Frankie Vanek, to contribute $150 to the El Campo Volunteer Department.

Motion carried.

Upon motion by Floyd Shimek, seconded by Bennie Reck, to table West Wharton Co.Crime Stoppers, Inc. request at this time."

A motion by Bennie Reck, seconded

by Dora Lee Kopecky, to give Amanda Vanek $150 assistance for her trip to Europe. Motion carried.

Upon motion, by Leona Macha, seconded by Bennie Reck, to award 1993 scholarships as follows: Four scholarships in the amount of $300 each (total: $1,200) to El Campo Independent School District students.

Three scholarships, in the amount of $300) (total: $900) to the Louise Independent School districts.

Motion carried.

President Rita Vanek announced that she is working on enrollment of Czech language classes. She has four students enrolled at this time.

Treasurer Madeline Shimek gave the financial report. All copies of reports on file subject to audit.

The meeting adjourned with Bennie Reck winning the door prize.

Sincerely and fraternally, Leona Macha, Secretary —SPJST-

47, Seaton Picnic Just Around the Corner

Fourth—Gas grille Fifth—Boys or girls bicycle The following ladies helped sew the quilt: Evelyn Popelka, Georgia Sodek, Adaline Kohutek, Martha Palla, Lorene Kovar, Vlasta B. Chiles, Albina Mikeska, Martha Dubcak, Juanita Wychopen, Lorene Palla, Lillie Mikulas, Mary Holick, Vallie Tupy and Gladys Marek.

If you would like to sell or buy tickets to help make our picnic a success, please call Ann Hejl at 983-3491, or you may purchase tickets from any member.

Fraternally, Gladys Marek Adeline Kohutek Georgia Sodek —SPJST-

47, Seaton Reports on Membership Drive

66, Waco Reports on April Meeting

Look What the Lucky Winner Receives!

attend our May 10th game night to teach Taroky. Sister Evelyn Stuckly has a few copies of the rules if anybody would like to study in advance of the class. Again, don't forget that date—May 10th—at 7 p.m. This will be your time to come out and learn the Taroky game. Everyone is welcome!

Sister Langlotz reported that Arthur Langlotz donated a plaque by the bar.

The SPJST little league team has won their first game. Sister McAdams thanked the lodge for their sponsorship.

Brother Langlotz also thanked Brother George Pauling for fixing the fan that cools the ice machine.

He also reported that they would be painting stripes on the parking lot and the rest rooms. All help will be appreciated.

The door prize was won by Alfred Pankonien.

The 5-/50 Pot winner was Darlene Engelke.

Sister Langlotz donated beer in honor of her husband's birthday.

Happy birthday greetings were also extended to Arthur Langlotz who celebrated his birthday in April.

The meeting adjourned at 3:25 p.m.

An enjoyable hot dog lunch and Easter egg hunt followed.

Finally, I want to thank Sister Bonnie Pruitt, who graciously filled in for me and took notes at the April meeting.

Fraternally, Leona Nors, Reporter —SPJST-

79, Corpus Christi to Meet Sunday, May 9 Lodge

Dear Members, The May meeting of Lodge No. 79, Corpus Christi, will be held on Sunday, Mother's Day, May 9. There will be a dinner served at 1 p.m. and the meeting will be around 2 p.m., after the dinner.

The Youth Club and men are to work in honor of all the mothers. The meal will be furnished by the lodge and each family is asked to bring vegetables to be served. The Youth Club will furnish the desserts. All members are invited to bring their families—especially their mothers. The meetings are held at the SPJST-Sokol Hall located at 5502 Kostoryz Road.

The last meeting was on April 18 with a few more people than usual attending, including three guests. We also had a guest speaker, Wilson Calhoun, who made a presentation for Habitat for Humanity. He explained what the organization is and what it does and how. He said that there is presently a small active group in Corpus Christi.

It was a very interesting speech. As soon as he finished, there was a motion and a second to donate the April donation of $50 to Habitat for Humanity.

Mr. Calhoun said that he has spoken to many organizations and that this was the first time that he had ever received a donation so quickly.

The incentive plan for lodges was explained in detail by President Jerry Sijansky. He said that the lodge already has done or is doing some of the activities and that we will need to work in order to achieve the maximum award.

To do this, everybody needs to get involved to help the officers and sales representatives to achieve the goal.

Members, help your lodge!

There were two surprise door prizes donated by Brother Mark Rebecek. The lucky winners of the frozen catfish fillets

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were Brother Eugene Hrncir and Sister Ann M. Mass. Thanks Brother Mark!

See you Sunday, May 9, starting with dinner at 1 p.m.

Fraternally, Helen Pavelka Secretary Reporter SPJST

Lodge 81, Needville Reports on April Meeting (Due to illness, your reporter was unable to attend the April meeting. I wish to thank Sister Benita Walzel and my granddaughter, Amanda Newman, for supplying me with the information for this letter to the Vestnik).

The April 1993 meeting of Lodge No. 81 began at 12 noon on Sunday, the 18th, with 30 members attending. Fried and baked chicken was furnished by the lodge and accompanied by the usual variety of good vegetables, salads and desserts brought by the members.

Thanks to all who prepared food and to Mary and Victor Werner for delivering the chicken.

In the absence of President Adolph Macha, the business meeting was called to order at 1 p.m. by Vice President Edwin Susan. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Sister Darlene Blinka. Other than the President, all officers were present.

Secretary Mary Werner read the minutes of the March 1993 meeting and gave the financial secretary's report.

Treasurer Willie Mae Kuykendall read her financial report. The Special Fun Report and Bingo /Report were read by Chairman Gilbert Walzel. All minutes and reports were approved as read.

Brother Walzel also read the calendar of events scheduled for the hall in the coming month.

Correspondence from the Supreme Lodge concerned the application for college scholarships available from the Supreme Lodge to college-bound members of local lodges. Local lodges are also encouraged to participate in the 1993 Incentive and Recognition Program whereby growth on local levels can bring exciting rewards.

There was no old business. New business included a discussion on the availability of handicapped parking spaces at lodge hall functions. It was decided that Brother Alvin Blinka will obtain two parking signs and that Brother Vincent Joe Newman will put them up.

Sister Benita Walzel reported that applications for Lodge No. 81 scholarships for 1993-1994 had been delivered to Needville High School.

Our May meeting will be held at 12 noon on Sunday, the 16th. Baked ham and sausage will be furnished by the lodge. Please bring a vegetable and dessert and come join in the fellowship.

Winners of door prizes from the lodge were Vincent Newman, R. G. Palat, Kristy Jablonski, and Cheryl Newman. We thank the members who donated additional door prizes. These were won by Calvin Fojtik, Alfonse Petter, Gilbert Walzel, Amanda Newman, Benita Walzel, Willie Miller, Mary Matcek, Edwin Susan, Elsie Brdecka, Jerry Kubala, Freida Miller, Winnie Susan and Annie Horelica.

Congratulations to Bradley Vallet for placing first in dairy cattle judging recently at Texas A&M University.

Quite an honor to place first in a group

of 160 competitors! He is also a member of the Needville High School Dairy Cattle Judging team. This team completed at A&M on April 3 and won second place.

On the literary side, Bradley Vallet won second place in "Persuasive Speaking" in competition recently held in Wharton.

Jason Vallet participated in a Progress Show held April 18 at the Fort Bend County Fair Grounds. Jason's heifer placed second. Bradley, a junior, and Jason, a freshman at Needville High School, are sons of Corbiss and Gilbert Vallet and grandsons of Benita and Gilbert Walzel.

In late March, Amanda and Lynnette Newman participated in twirling competition in Kirby, Texas. The two brought home a total of 16 trophies. They are the daughters of Jeanette and Vincent Joe Newman and granddaughters of Vincent and Louise Newman.

The Easter season was made brighter for Mary and Victor Werner by a surprise visit of family members from Connecticut. Daughter Martha and son-inlaw Tom Benevilli and young grandson, Graham, spent several days visiting in the area.

Fort Bend farmers are busy in the fields, making up for lost time due to the excessive rains which lasted well into spring.

Mark May 16, 1993 on your calendar and come join us for dinner at 12 noon and our business meeting at 1 p.m.

Please bring a vegetable and dessert.

Ask a friend or fellow member to join you.

Fraternally, Louise Newman, Reporter —SPJST-

84, Dallas Garage Sale Scheduled May 6-7 Lodge

Dear SPJST Members, Attention all members.

This is your opportunity to make a contribution to the lodge and to do your spring cleaning all at the same time.

Lodge No. 84 is holding a garage sale and all contributions are greatly appreciated.

This garage sale will take place on May 6 and May 7 at the lodge. The more donations we received, the bigger success it will be. We can use any kind of donations.

If you have some things, but are unable to get them to us, just call Lillie at (214) 788-4357 or Mike at (214) 3274653 for more information on pick-ups.

The recent bake sale was a great success; let's see if we can make this one just as big—if not bigger.

And, remember, Lillie and Mike are sitting by the phone just waiting to hear from you to tell them to come and pickup your donations. Let's not let them get lonely while waiting. I'll talk to you again real soon.

Fraternally yours, Camille Payne —SPJST-

87, Temple Reports on April Meeting

Lodge

Dear Readers, President Ladis Navratil called the regular SPJST Lodge No. 8'7 meeting to

order on Friday evening, April 16, at 7 p.m.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Lad Zatopek, flag bearer. This was followed by a moment of silent tribute paid to deceased members.

Various reports were given. Old and new business was discussed.

Lodge No. 87 is trying for the Gold Star Award. When the goal is met, they will have the lodge hall painted.

Get well wishes are extended to Vlasta Valchar and all who are convalescing at this time.

Special Notice—The lodge is changing their meeting date from the second Friday of each month to the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.

This will be a more convenient time for members to attend the meetings.

The next meeting will be held on Wednesday evening, May 12th, at 7 p.m.

Vice President Ed Reisner reported on state activities and mentioned that, they are listed in the Vestnik.

Millie Schiller was a guest and Lad and Mary Zatopek were hosts for the April meeting.

Happy Anniversary to Rodney and Marian Chervenka and all who have anniversaries in May! May all of your days be beautiful!

Respectfully submitted, Fraternally, Dorothy Chervenka —SPJST-

88, Houston Reports on Birthday Club News Lodge

On April 14, 1993, Regina Gibbons came to our Birthday Club Meeting at 10:30 a.m. to give us some advice on how to handle crimes that occur every day. I think everyone present got some beneficial points and Regina had brought some devices and a great deal of literature, which if you read it, will help you. We really appreciate her time with us.

Our meeting was called to order at 10:45 a.m. There was no roll call or minutes since we were short of time.

Libbie Spies gave the financial report and Mary Kosut, the Sunshine Lady, gave her report.

Lillian Finn had been in the hospital with an extraction of a tooth.

Don't forget "Homecoming with a Splash" coming on June 6, 1993 I have already given the important points about this big day, so I hope you kept them.

A motion was made by Treasurer Lillie Spies to not have a prize drawing, seconded by Pearl Hanka, on June 6; however, Helen Hegwood has a spinning wheel for the officers and sales representatives, and she asked all to donate some gifts for this project. She'll even accept "pink elephants."

Lillie Spies consented to have the pastry booth, which is well worth the effort. Lillie has some super helpers but can always use more help. Bring cakes, pies, cobbler, kolaches and cookies— everyone, help in some way.

Remember the "Birthday Club ladies," who always did so much for Lodge 88. Many times the lodge was "rock bottom," but the Birthday Club worked together and always made money and put us back on top. Too many members don't remember those hardtime days.

A motion was made by Alice Bily and seconded by Helen Hegwood to eat out at Ryan's Steak House on May 5.

Doesn't that sound good? We'll eat at 11 :00 a.m. and go to the Lodge after that for games.

On May 12, 1993, we will have our club meeting which will include a covered-dish dinner.

Two of our sisters lost family members: Mrs. Pumelia will soon be back with us. Mrs. Zimmerman lost her son and Lillie Spies lost a nephew. We sympathize with all of you.

The Calcutta game was won by Margaret Bohac and Dona Clooney.

April Birthday Celebrities are: Clara Jecemenek, Helen Hegwood, Rita Alexander, Lillie Spies, and Bessie Lero.

Happy Birthday was sung and after Mary Kosut's "table grace," we adjourned.

Submitted with love, Pearl Hanka, Vice President —SPJST-

88, Houston Reports on Member and Lodge Activities Lodge

Some of our members took a tour of Washington, D. C. on April 5, 1993.

Edna Wehring, her daughter, Linda, and Edna's sister, Marguerite Hirsh, gave me a synopsis of their trip. It really sounds like an educational experience—that is if you can stand to do all of the walking.

On their first day of their visit, they learned a little about the history and heritage of the United States when they took the opportunity to see the Constitution of the United States. It's an amazing document, in that for more than 200 years, the Constitution has outlined our nation's system of government.

On day two, Tuesday, the group took a citywide tour and twilight excursion that was led by a professional guide.

Stops include a tour of the White House where they glimpsed the Blue Room , the East Room, State Dining Room and several other sections of our presidential quarters. This was followed by a tour of the Supreme Court and the United States Capitol Building. The Capitol visit included a visit to the Senate, House of Representatives and the impressive rotunda.

Next stop was a visit to the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial, also known as "The Wall." The memorial honors our soldiers who gave their lives in Vietnam.

Our group then crossed the Potomac River, enroute to Arlington National Cemetery where they viewed the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the gravesite of President John F. Kennedy.

Stops were also made at the Iwo Jima Battle Monument, the National Cathedral and Embassy Row. After the evening meal, they toured the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument Personal Comment: After all this, they went to bed.

Day three began with a visit to Mount Vernon and the Smithsonian Institute.

Mount Vernon, as you may know, was the estate of General George Washington. The Smithsonian is filled with various historical and rare items and exhibits, including the Hope Diamond, the gowns that belonged to the first ladies, and a walk through an Apollo spacecraft at the Air and Space Museum.

On day four, the group departed for hope with many pleasant memories of their four-day trip. I was so happy about the lovely trip they had. "It's never too late to learn ... " On Saturday, April 17, I decided to

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visit some of my dear friends in the Lex­ ington Nursing Home. It was a reward­ ing experience.

First, I visited Annie Vala, who was our most faithful person in the kitchen for a number of years­ and nobody can deny that. Annie was a person you could depend on, which is most important. "Annie's hamburgers" were the best, and she is really missed a lot. Three weeks ago, when I was there, her daughter, Margaret-the mother of the Migl twins-was with her. We had a wonderful visit. Her four girls are so good to her. Of course, only two live in Houston.

One of her daughters, Mil­ dred, lives in California and another daughter, Francis, who lives out of Houston, says of her mother, "She was a good Mom, so we owe her much."

Wiley Guettner, from Lodge 88, is recuperating at the home and is planning on going home very soon. I also met a lovely daughter, who visited her father.

Please visit these lonely people and keep them in your prayers.

On Easter Sunday, I visited my chil­ dren in Weimar, Texas. It was fun to

visit with all of the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. My son-in-law, Al, and his wife, Arlene, also had 80th birth­ day celebration for his father, Stanley Marshall.

On Apr i 1 12, 1993, we had our monthly meeting with a small atten­ dance. I'm trying to figure out why, but so many insignificant questions came up, which people aren't interested in, and our meetings are prolonged.

We had only one death in March: Fred Hillegiest. Two of our officers weren't there due to illness. Our Secre­ tary-Treasurer Shirley Stonaker has had a rough time this year. We are looking forward to seeing her back soon as she is a very fine, kind, worthy person.

Secretary mildred Holeman read the minutes which were approved as read.

All new applicants were accepted. Trea­ surer Assistant Pattie Holeman gave the financial report. FAC Homer Alexander also gave his report on the 3,513 pairs of glasses that had been collected. He also offered his thanks and appreciation to members for all of the clothing he has been collecting.

Youth Leader Barbara Linney report­ ed on the 10-mile walk-a-thon held recently by the young people. She said that they had received many pledges.

The Easter Egg hunt was also a big success with 71 children taking part.

Viola Cox, chairman of the Entertain­ ment Committee, was elated about the May dance schedule. There are seven.

They are as follows: Saturday, May 1-Manny Green, big band music.

Friday, May 7-Texas Brew, coun­ try-western music.

Saturday, May 8-Jody Mikula, polka music.

Saturday, May 15-Ray Jurecka, ballroom music.

Friday, May 21-Buddy Kirk, big band music.

Saturday, May 22-Jack Melick, big band music.

Saturday, May 29-Tony Janak, new polka band.

This is a great variety of music. Why couldn't you have fun dancing to this good music. All you good dancers, advertise for Lodge 88. Distribute our dance schedules to your friends. Our Chandelier Ballroom is so pretty, clean and attractive. Come on out and have some fun.

So many of our committees had no reports.

Birthday Club President Lowrina Lindemann made the following

announcement: At 10:45 on April 14, we were to have a lady, Regina Gibbons, speak on crime. It was a very informa­ tive program-it scared us all over again. Do go and listen to these people that speak at the civic clubs, et. cetra.

It's something that puts you on guard.

Our meal was a cold lunch.

There was no bar or Men's Club report. Karl Lindemann reported for the Board. There have been repairs on the Bath House and he needs a pool manag­ er and life guards.

Tom Marsh reported on the Auditing Committee and is seeking more back­ ground for the auditors.

President of the Dramatic Club announced her Talent Show for Septem­ ber 26, 1993 at 2 p.m. This is a free show. Please let Naomi know what you plan to do so she can compile and get the timing under way. They'll serve hamburgers and coffee from the kitchen and pastries also, provided that someone brings some. Our Choral Group will also entertain.

Mary Kosut gave a good report on benevolence and Josephine Pťlughaupt had enough money from our Lodge 88 scholarship fund to present four $500 scholarships.

District Five Director Louis Hanus talked to us. He looks like Louis Hanus, now. Do you understand what I'm say­ ing? I do hope he'JI never do that again.

District Five President Evelyn Mikeska announced that our Fall Meet­ ing will be on September 19. It's an out­ side Fall Meeting at Lodge 88.

DYC Marie Stayton also spoke a while about the youth plans.

Those who won some extra bonuses for selling insurance are Vincent Heg­ wood, Evelyn Mikeska, Sidon Tumis and Mildred Holeman.

Our little sweet Helen has been work­ ing so hard having classes for the new insurance plan and she also gave us a good lecture.

Submitted by Pearl Hanka, Second Vice President -SPJST-

Lodge 133, San Antonio Reports on April Meeting President Jarolyn Popp called the meeting to order at 2:05 p.m. with all of the officers present except Youth Leader Frankie Campbell, who was ill. Thirty­ three members were present. President Popp lead the members in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and all stood in silence for a few moments in memory of the deceased members.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The report on the treasury was also read. Entertain­ ment Chairperson Sister Lucille Dlugosh also read her report. There was a discus­ sion concerning the District Seven Spring Meeting which Lodge 133 will host on May 16, 1993. Registration will start at 10:45 and a barbecue lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. Charges for the lunch will be $3 per person and $1.5 O for children under 12 years of age. All members of Lodge 133 are asked to bring a dessert which will be served with the meal. More information will be in the Vestnik regarding the District Seven Spring Meeting.

The Fraternal Fest was discussed and September 19, 1993 was the date set if held in San Antonio. Further details and

information will be forthcoming once plans are finalized. The Lodge Incentive Program as also discussed and is a very interesting program in which all mem­ bers can be involved.

Sister Frankie Campbell, Brother James Kostelnik and Sister Genevieve Schultz were reported ill. Lodge 133 hopes that these members will feel well soon and we hope to see them at the next meeting.

Members present with birthdays in April were Brother Emil Matula, Sister Julie Sefcik and Brother Rudy Valchar.

All the members wished them a very "Happy Birthday" and many more.

Split-the-Pot winners were Sister Vio­ la Kurtz and Sister Ann Spacek. Door prize winners were Brother Frank Fajkus, Sister Oťie Popp and Brother Alvin Schimcek.

Remember these dates. May 16th­ District Seven Spring Meeting and June 20th being Father's Day, there will not be a meeting. The next regular meeting will be July 18th.

As always, everyone enjoyed the Jurich (here were so many goodies) and the games party was also enjoyed.

Fraternally yours, Anthony Trilicek, Secretary-Treasurer -SPJST-

Lodge 135, Ennis Announces Change of Date for Mother's Day Supper Dear Readers, Due to a conflict on May 8, it will be necessary that we change the date of our Mother's Day Supper, to one day during the following week. As stated in my last article, those interested in attending should contact Sister Novotny or me. We will then contact you as to the exact date.

Our May meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 20. This is one hour before the Sokol meeting.

At our last meeting, it was decided to donate $200 to Sokol for the purchase and planting of a tree.

Fraternally, Sylvia Laznovsky, Secretary -SPJST-

Lodge 154, Fort Worth Reports on Lodge Activities

Dear Members and Friends, A group of our members attended the District III Spring Meeting yesterday that was hosted by Lodge No. 84, Dal­ las. It was a good meeting and the hosts made us all welcome and served a deli­ cious fried chicken dinner.

Brother Sid Pokladnik, on behalf of all, sent his get well wishes to Brother Jerry Milan of Lodge No. 154, who was in an accident on Friday night.

I am happy to report that on our return home, Sister Henrietta Milan reported that he was resting and doing well. Our prayers are with you.

A reminder of our Mother's Day din­ April birthday celebrants at Lodge 133, ner at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 9 at 1 p.m.

San. Antonio were, from left: Rudy and the meeting that follows at 3 p.m.

Valchar, Julie Sefcik and Emil Matula.

Sister Jeanie Mason missed the Dis- trict III meeting due to her daughter Sherri and new grandbaby, Emily's arrival at 11 :30 a.m. on Sunday from New Zealand. They plan on a three­ month visit.

Speaking of travelers, Sister Donna Parker returned last week from another visit at the White House, this time attending a mayor's meeting. The high­ light of her visit was the chance to meet President Bill Clinton We extend our congratulations to Brother Josh Milan who is doing so well in City and State meets and will go on to the Nationals in Marquette, Michigan Sister Evelyn and Brother Emil Matula May 29-31. Brother Rome Milan was celebrated their 47th wedding anniver­ selected as the head coach for the sary in April.

National Team.

We also extend our congratulations to Brother Emil Milan who had to leave the State meet for Albuquerque, New Mexico, where the National Association of College Gymnastics Coaches honored him as the Legendary Coach of 1993.

He was also honored as the National High School Gymnastic Coach in 1977, 1978 and 1980 and Coach of the Year during the same years.

Keep up the good work. We are proud of both of you.

We extend our sincere sympathy to Sister Frances McClure and family of Dallas on the loss of her husband, Broth­ Faithful lodge members Sister Viola er Jack McClure. May he rest in peace. and Brother Charlie Kurtz were also Remember, our country and western in attendance. Sister Viola served as dance is Saturday, May 8, with the finanical treasurer and treasurer of Straight Ahead Band with Heather Lodge 133 for 22 years. Brother Charlie received his 50-year pin two Blackmon from 8:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m, , ,y_ears ago.

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Scenes from District One Spring Meeting Sunday, April 18, 1993 Hosted by Lodge 9, Snook

Memorials were made in memory of Nelle Wamble by Jerry and Henrietta Milan and in memory of Jack McClure

by Jerry and Henrietta Milan, Rose Steinman, Jeanie Mason and Roy and Lydia Alholm.

Can you believe we are in the month of May? So until—keep smiling.

Fraternally, Mary Pavey SPJST-

180, Burleson Reports on April Meeting

Lodge

District One Director Andrew Vavra presents outstanding producer award for sales representative to Top Producer Susan Skrabanek.

District One DYC Susan Skrabanek presents award for best camp t-shirt design to Nickolas Rachel. Nickolas's design was judged best in the district and best overall.

Youth Club members Jason and Amy Gaas present a program on fire prevention and safety.

Youth Club members Becky and Randy See present a program on pork in the diet.

Our meeting opened immediately after the conclusion of the trustees meeting with 13 members present.

All officers made good reports. So far, attendance at the dances has been real good. The kitchen is open for snacks and ice, coke and sprite are free at the bar.

Several loads of gravel have been hauled in to fill the low places in the parking lot where water collected during rainy weather, causing parking to be a mess.

Thanks were expressed from Julia Dueser and Joyce Russell after their bouts with hospitals. We are happy to report that both are doing well.

A get well card was sent to Gene Dupew, who is suffering from a broken collar bone after a fall at her home.

George and Kitty Rippin, their children and their spouses are home from a week's vacation in Cancun, Mexico.

George said that the best part was that after having paid for the package, everything was free.

After adjournment, everyone enjoyed fellowship and a delicious meal prepared by the ladies.

Fraternally, Estelle Hurtik —SPJST-

196, Houston Honors Minnie Bell at April 4 Meeting Lodge

The second quarterly meeting of Lodge 196-Houston-West was held on Sunday April 4 at 2 p.m. at the Katy VFW Hall. Approximately 42 people were present, including SPJST State King Paul Pflughaupt of Lodge 88, who was a visitor.

Following the Pledge of Allegiance led by President Zdenek Nedbalek, reports were presented by officers in attendance. Robert Costello reported on the workshop at Academy and Jill Stasny, our new youth leader, reported on the youth project at the District Five meeting.

Evelyn Mikeska announced 12 new members and four transfers. These were accepted.

Our 50-year pin recipient, Minnie Bell, was then presented with a lovely corsage and awarded her pin by Lodge 196 President Zdenek Nedbalek and District Five Chairman Evelyn Mikeska.

The date for the next meeting was set for August 1 at 2 p.m. at the Katy VFW. Members are asked to bring a covered dish and dessert. The lodge will furnish meat and drinks.

Following adjournment, the group enjoyed a delicious catered meal of beef, sausage, new potatoes and green beans.

The children could no longer be put off, so it was Easter egg hunting time ; and enjoy it, they did, as did the adults who supervised. Let's hope the weather is as nice—after the rains—as this day was and that more of you folks come out.

Fraternally, Alice Musil, Reporter SPJST-

200 Bruceville-Eddy Reports on April Meeting Lodge

On Wednesday, April 7, 1993, Lodge 200 held its monthly business meeting.

The meeting was opened at 6:30 p.m. by President Bob Miracle with the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes of the last meeting were read by Mary Soudelier and they were approved as read.

Under old business, we spoke about the upcoming fish fry for the scholarship fund and went over the final details.

Under new business, President Bob Miracle went over the new incentive program by SPJST. The lodge all agreed that there should not be any problem meeting the requirements of the new program.

Bob then mentioned the Eddy Mayfest and we went over with Harvey LaFlamme, our participation in the Mayfest. Mayfest will be held May 7-8 and we will participate both days.

Francis McBride reported on the spring meeting at Holland. She reported that 136 members attended representing 10 lodges. Francis then read a report by Gene McBride, who was working.

Gene reported as of April, the SPJST is selling a new annuity plan that is paying 5.8 percent interest and 3 percent guaranteed with a seven-year penalty for early withdrawal. Anyone having money in an old annuity plan can continue to deposit money into it. The current rate of interest is 6.25 percent until July 1993, at which time it will drop approximately 1/2 percent below the new plan guaranteed rate. An old annuity is 5 percent with a 5-year penalty for early withLodge 196, HoustonWest President Zdenek Nedbalek, left, presents SPJST 50-year membership pin to Minnie Bell.

District Five President Evelyn Mikeska looks on.

Newly-elected District One officers, pictured from left, front row, are: Vice President/FAC Clarence Sefcik, President Randy Gaas, and Second Vice President Carlson Jakubik. Second row: Flag bearers Marshall Petty and Nickolas Rachel, DYC Susan Skrabanek, District One Director Andrew Vavra, Parliamentarian Dorothy Rachel, Installing Officer Supreme Lodge Vice President Bernie Gebala, and Treasurer Ann Schoenmann.

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drawal. Universal life is 7 percent. The Quick Start II Program classes are due to end the latter part of April. With no more business, the meeting was ended until our next meeting on May 5, 1993 at the Eddy City Hall at 6:30 p.m. We hope to see many Lodge 300 members there.

On April 16, Lodge 200 had its first fish fry to start a scholarship fun. It was a great success and we had a tremendous support from Lodges 24, 47, 80, 87, 177 and the Home Office. We at Lodge 200 want to thank all of you for your support. Without you, we would not have had such a great day. It is because of people like you and our own good members and the Eddy Community support that we will be able to give our first scholarship this year. "THANKS." Lodge 200 held a little prize drawing with the prizes donated by Earl and Mary Soudelier, Douglas and Donna Davidson and the SPJST Home Office.

The winners were Galon Wilcox, food dehydrator; Louis Driska, SPJST jacket, hat and Dallas Cowboys clock; Sherri Bailey, SPJST dominoes and rain gauge; Jo Harrison, SPJST apron and Fran Niesen, SPJST apron. We at Lodge 200 thank each of you for participating.

Earl J. Soudelier Financial Secretary, Reporter —SPJST-

Ennis Sewing Circle Reports on Activities The Circle met April 8, 1993. We had a good attendance. I failed to get the number present. Our visitors were Bob Zvolanek, Charlie Kosarek, Jerry Kohn, Brandy and Travis Hill. Last month I listed one of our visitors as Joe Kosarek; it should have been Charlie Kosarek.

Charlie Bouska, who visited the Circle last month, is the father of Sister Ella Mae Zmolek.

President Sadie Kubin called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. in the absence of the secretary, the minutes were read and taken by Assistant Secretary Vlasta Laznovsky. The minutes were approved as read. The treasurer's report was read and was approved as read.

A "thank you" note from Sister Frances Kudrna was read. She thanked the Circle for the flowers sent to her mother's funeral services.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to the April birthday celebrants.

The quilt was quilted for Sister Stacie Hejny. We thank Rose Bednar for finishing the Polka Festival quilt.

Sister Julie Harris had gum surgery and could not attend the meeting. Julie, we wish you a speedy recovery.

Donations received are as follows: Plates, tea cups and napkins by Evelyn Slovak; tea by Sylvia Laznovsky; Easter napkins by Alice Roberts; coffee by Alene Skrivanek; tickets for the Polka Festival quilt by Patricia Fowler; Easter jelly beans by Mildred Trojacek; basket of covered Easter eggs by Libbie Wisniewski. Sisters Liddie Pavelka and Sidney Bridewell brought an Easter basket with chocolate covered eggs, which was presented to the oldest sister present. Sister Mary Vrla received the gift. Sister Mary Polasek was a close second. She received candy and mints.

Sister Adell and Joe VIk's grandson, Jim Lingberg, of Virginia, and others who work for the same company, travelled around the world on business.

Some of the places that they visited were Tokyo, Singapore, Java, Indonesia, Bali, Amsterdam, Rome, Tunisia and Frankfort. They travelled from March 3 rd until April 3rd. Sounds like a great trip.

CONGRATULATIONS! Sister Helen Vrla is a proud great-grandmother of a great-grandson. Her daughter and husband, Rose Anne and Eugene Parma, are proud grandparents. Sister Mary Polasek is also a proud great-grandmother of a great-granddaughter and Sister Alice Roberts is a proud great-grandmother of Colton Thomas Roberts.

Our next meeting will be May 13th.

Happy Mother's Day to all the dear mothers.

Alice T Roberts, Reporter

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Mikulencak Reunion The Mikulencak Family Reunion will be Saturday, May 15, 1993 in the dining hall at the McKinney Falls State Park, near Austin, Texas. The reunion will begin at 10 a.m.

If you or your spouse had a Mikulencak anywhere in your ancestry, you are invited and encouraged to attend. Come and see our family tree which goes back to 1610! Find your branch on this tree.

The name of every known Mikulencak descendant is on these charts.

Come and enjoy our fellowship.

Bring a covered dish and a vegetable, dessert or salad for our main meal at 12:30 p.m., and a snack at 5 p.m. Coffee, tea and punch will be served.

Our program and business meeting start at 2 p.m. and our program will include the singing of old Czech folk songs and reminiscences about the early American experiences of our pioneer families.

Hope to see you there!

Joseph A. Hegar SPJST-

Mother's Day and Its American Origin

by John J. Karas Why God Made Mothers

God knew that everybody needs someone to show the way, He knew that babies need someone to care for them each day, He knew they needed someone sweet to soothe their baby cries, to teach them how to walk and talk and sing them lullabies . . .

That's why God made mothers.

The upcoming Mother's Day is a day set aside to honor motherhood. It is observed in the United States and in quite a few other countries on the second Sunday in May. In America, children of all ages use the occasion to honor their mothers with tokens of appreciation such as flowers and candy, or with more personal expressions of affection, such as letters, telephone calls, and visits. The day, which provides an excellent opportunity for remembering mothers and expressing gratitude to them, is one of the most widely celebrated holidays of the year.

Americans did not originate the honoring of their mothers on a special day; both the ancient Greeks and Romans held festivals to pay tribute to mothers, and Christians during the Middle Ages honored Mary, the mother of Jesus, with appropriate observances each year. In England, the fourth Sunday in Lent was celebrated as Mothering Sunday, and in Yugoslavia, a similar event was traditionally held shortly before Christmas season; on their respective holidays, the populace of these countries visited their mothers and brought them small gifts.

In comparison with these early European observances, the establishment of a similar holiday in the United States is of recent origin. During the Civil War, Julia Ward Howe, the author of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic," suggested that July 4 be renamed Mother's Day and urged that the occasion be used for promoting peace. Mrs. Howe's idea was

never put into effect, but shortly after the end of the Civil War, Anna Reeves Jarvis of Grafton, West Virginia, began to work for a similar holiday.

Mrs. Jarvis organized in 1868 a committee in her home town to sponsor a Mother's Friendship Day. The object of this observance was to reunite families that had been divided during the Civil Mother's War. Friendship Day allegedly brought together a number of brothers who had formerly fought against one another, but Mrs. Jarvis's dream of an annual "memorial mother's day, commemorating each mother for the service she renders to humanity in every gratitude

day each year.

Although the above mentioned people have justly been given credit for their effort to the establishment of Mother's Day, Anna M. Jarvis, daughter of Anna Reeves Jarvis, was most directly responsible for organizing the observance in the United States. On May 9, 1907, the second anniversary of her mother's death, she invited friends to her home in Philadelphia. At this gathering, she outlined her plan for making her mother's dream of a nationwide day in honor of mothers, living and deceased, a reality.

The following year, "Miss Jarvis carried to them • out her hope. On May 10, 1908, the second Sunday of the month, church services in which mothers were honored were held in both Grafton, West Virginia, and in Philadelphia. The Andrews Methodists Episcopal Church was the scene of a particularly impressive observance. Its minister, Dr. H. C. Howard, preached a sermon inspired by the biblical quotation "Woman, behold thy son; Son, behold thy mother," and Miss Jarvis provided hundreds of carnations, her mother's favorite flower, for each mother and child in attendance.

In succeeding years, she worked diligently to popularize her ideas; she wrote thousands of letters to influential persons until her single-minded labors were rewarded. In 1910, the governor of West Virginia issued the first Mother's Day proclamation, and by 1911, Mother's Day services were held in all the states of the Union. In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson, responding to a joint resolution of Congress, issued a proclamation setting aside the second Sunday

The day provides an excellent opportunity for remembering mothers and expressing

field" did not gain widespread acceptance during her lifetime.

Others also showed an early interest in establishing Mother's Day. Mary Towles Sasseen, a teacher in Henderson, Kentucky, organized in 1887, a special musical affair to honor her students' mothers. This tribute became an annual event in her classes, but she did not content herself with the success of this celebration. Until her death, in 1916, Miss Sasseen worked unceasingly to popularize such recognition of mothers: in 1893, she published a pamphlet describing her classroom ceremonies and, for years, she traveled across the United States urging other educators to adopt similar observances in their schools.

While Miss Sasseen was promoting her plan, Frank E. Herring of South Bend, Indiana, also took up the cause of establishing Mother's Day. In an address to his fellow members of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in 1904, Herring suggested that mothers be honored throughout the United States on a special

in May "for displaying the American Flag, and as a public expression of our love and reverence for the mothers of our country."

Mother's Day quickly won popular acceptance both at home and abroad with church services patterned after those held in 1908 as well as personal expressions of appreciation to mothers.

Many persons also continued the custom of wearing carnations on the occasion, although after a time, this practice was modified so that white carnations were worn to honor deceased mothers, and red ones were worn by those whose mothers were living. In 1934, the. U.S. Post Office further commemorated Mother's Day by issuing a three-cent stamp depicting the famed portrait of James Whistler's mother.

Meantime, Miss Jarvis continued her efforts to make Mother's Day truly an occasion on which children would show their appreciation to their mothers.

As commercialization began to encroach upon the observance of Mother's Day, she became embittered and initiated lawsuits against those seeking profits from this noble cause. When lawsuits failed, she turned away from the world. Within a short time, she lost her property; her blind sister, Elsinore, to whom she had devoted her life, died; and her own health failed. When she was forced, in 1944, to ask for public assistance, some friends came to her aid and provided funds so that she might spend her final years in a private sanatorium in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

Deaf and nearly blind, childless herself, the woman whose efforts had brought happiness to countless mothers, died there in 1948.

Although she is gone, her accomplishment celebration of Mother's Day on the second Sunday in May—is observed throughout the world.

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The author, John J. Karas, is a member of Lodge 88, Houston.

10/VESTNiK—Wednesday, May 5, 1993

A Closer Look at the New Republics The Slovak Republic Population: 5,274,335 Size: 19,600 square miles roughly the size of Costa Rica Capital: Bratislava

The Czech Republic Population: 10,302,000 Size: 31,553 square miles, roughly the size of Austria Capital: Prague People Ethnic groups: Czech: 8,364,000 (81%) Moravian: 1,362,000 (13%) Slovak: 315,000 (3%) Polish: 59,000 German: 49,000 Silesian: 44,000 Romany: 33,000 Hungarian: 20,000 Geography The republic comprises two main regions, Bohemia in the west, a plateau surrounded by mountains; and Moravia, which forms a buffer between the Czech lands and Slovakia and contains the area of Silesia, which borders on Poland.

Biggest Cities Prague: 1,214,000 (12% of the total population Brno: 388,000 (4%) Ostrava: 327,000 (3%)

People Ethnic groups: Slovak: 4,483,000 (86%) Hungarian: 580,000 (11%) Czech: 53,000 (1%) Ruthenian: 15,000 Ukranian: 13,000 Moravian: 6,000 German: 5,000 Polish: 3,000 Geography Neighbors include Poland to the north; Ukraine to the east; Hungary to the south; Austria to the southwest; and the Czech Republic to the west.

Biggest Cities Bratislava: 441,000 (8% of the total population) Kosice: 235,000 (4%) Nitra: 90,000 (2%)

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AN OLD MAY EVE CUSTOM In the month of May, there was a special and very old custom of erecting a May-Pole (staveni maje). First, the young men elected officers for this custom: a king, priest and executioner.

On the evening prior to the celebration, the young men would go into the forest and cut down the best, tallest and most slim pine tree. They would chip off the bark and decorate the tree crown with flowers and streamers of ribbon in many colors.

On the same night, many smaller trees were also cut down and placed in front of every cottage where a young girl was living. During the procession, musicians would play and young men would sing: Open, open, my dear, Open the window, We have a May Pole for you.

The next day, after visiting church, the young men would go to the tavern where the "king," "priest," and "executioner" would change into their colorful costumes.

The king would dress as a true representative of his office. The priest would tie a black skirt around his waist and wear a very large hat. The executioner would wear red trousers, a red coat, and on his hear, a fez. During the changing of the clothes, the inn keeper would serve beer while the band played. After all the merry-making, the "king" would confess his sins and the priest would mark him a sinner and condemn him to death. At this time, the executioner was ordered to behead the king.

After those ceremonies, the young girls dressed in white costumes, put the "dead king" on a stretcher and all participants would form a procession moving throughout the village. The procession ended at the tavern where the remainder of the evening was spent in celebration.

"The young men would go into the forest and cut down the best,- tallest and most slim pine tree."

From the book, Czech Folklore, by Vladimir and Delores Kucera.

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MAY VESTNIK PROJECT OUESTIONS HUNGARY ROUMANIA

1. Name the three officers elected for the custom of erecting a May-Pole.

Editor's Note—In last week's Vestnik, an abbreviated version of the above chart was run; the chart incorrectly stated that 86 percent of the people in The Slovak Republic were Czech; instead, it should have read that 86 percent of the people were Slovak.

2. What type of tree was chosen for the May Pole?

S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 1, Taylor Celebrates Spring Festival

3. How was the green crown of the three decorated?

The annual Spring Festival was held at S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 1 in Taylor during Easter week. Mr. Woody Richards, administrator, welcomed the guests and emceed the program. The Rev. Dr. Noble Atkins gave a short Easter devotion. Mrs. Pauline Kovar read a poem entitled "Because I'm Human" by Grace Easley.

As in years past, great grandchildren and family members of the resi-

dents joined the student s at the Seventh Street Day Care Center in modeling their new Easter finery. Also on the program was Pete Blomquist, who sang some Easter songs and hymns.

Refreshments of cookies and punch were served by Eunice Stoll, Alma Zimmerhanzel, Lois Gainer, Alison West, Janice Robinson, Shirley Holubec and Mrs. Kovar.

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4. Where were the smaller trees placed?

5. Where did the young men go after church?

6. What did they do at the tavern?

7. Describe the costume of the priest.

8. What did the young girls do with the "dead king"?

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Age Youth Leader Mail Completed Contests to: Joni Lange State Youth Director—SPJST P.O. Box 100 Temple,Texas' 76503

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Mail Completed Contests to: Joni Lange State Youth Director—SPJST P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503

Youth Section Letters Lodge 142, Houston Youth to Sponsor Anniversary Projects Dear Readers, On May 15th, 1993, Lodge 142, Houston will be celebrating their 20th anniversary of the lodge building. There will be a dinner and dance.

The Youth Club will be having a Fun Raising Project, which will include a prize drawing and cake sale.

We are asking any members to support the youth by donating pastries or items for the prize drawing.

We do appreciate any donations.

Thank you, Elizabeth Hermis, Youth Leader SPJST-

9, Snook Reports on April Meeting

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monthly meeting on April 7th at 6:30 p.m. We began with an Easter-Pizza Party. Yum! Then, the 4-H sub-juniors put on their first-place winning skit. I played an angel. Then, Amy and Jason Gaas presented their method demonstration on fire safety.

After that, we had our meeting. After the meeting, we had an Easter egg hunt.

I found a lot of candy! Finally, we made Easter baskets out of plastic cups and pipe cleaners. They were really cute.

Our next meeting will be on May 5th at 6:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Candice Macik (4-23-93) —SPJST-

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lot of fun.

Fraternally, Rebekah Marie See (16) (4-23-93) SPJST-

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Lodge 9, Snook Participates in District Spring Meet Dear Fraternal Members: The Snook Youth Club participated in the District I program by doing a skit.

Some of our members also presented illustrated talks on different topics. We had a good time. See you at our monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 5.

Sincerely, Randall See (16) (4-23-93) SPJST-

35, Elk Reports on April Meeting

Lodge Dear Readers: Our Lodge No. 9 Youth Club participated in the District I meeting. We had a portion of the program. Some of our members—Amy and Jason Gaas; Kathryn Kovar; and Randall and I—all did illustrated talks for the group.

Our club also did a skit and participatin the opening ceremonies. We had a

Ages Five and Under First Place—Amy Dennis Second Place—Evan Pavelka Participant: Kiylee Callaway

Our meeting was on Friday, April 9 at 7 pm. We had to change it because our regular meeting date fell on Easter day.

At the meeting, we had an Easter egg decorating contest. Winners were as follows: • .. „

First Place—Kerri Necessary Second Place—Chris Pavelka Participant: Whitney Dennis

Ages Nine Through Eleven First Place—Michael Necessary Second Place—Kristi Necessary Participants: R. D. Easter, Holli Dennis, Ana Dennis and James Stead

Ages Fourteen Through Seventeen First Place—Stefanee Callaway Second Place—Waylon Callaway Participants: Jana Breitkreutz, Courtney Cohn and Charlene Stead.

We want to thank Mrs. Gloria Pavelka and Mrs. Dorothy Benik for judging the contest.

Chocolate bunnies were given to all of the Youth Club members.

We had sandwiches, chips, sodas, dip, cookies and cup cakes to eat .

Waylon Callaway won the door prize.

The meeting was adjourned at 9 p.m.

R. D. Easter, II, Reporter (4-30-93) —SPJST. _

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Lodge 66, Waco Youth Club Reports on Spring Meeting Dear Readers, I just wanted to thank Lodge No. 84, Dallas, for the Spring Meeting. We had a great time playing washers. To our new 1993-1994 Youth District officers, I would like to say, "Congratulations!"

Just a reminder to the people coming to our May Youth Meeting, bring anything you would like to donate to Caritas.

Fraternally, Justin Engelke (11) (4-28-93)

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187, Round Rock Youth Club Reports on April Meeting Lodge

Our monthly meeting was held on April 25, 1993 at 3 p.m. There were ten members, one guest and five adults present. The Pledge of Allegiance was led

by Donnie Leschber. The treasurer's report was given by Allyson Holman.

Our May Fete will be on Sunday, May 16 at 4 p.m. We hope that many of our SPJST friends will be able to come and enjoy this day with us.

LIT Retreat and camp forms were given to those members eligible to attend.

Our point sheets have to be turned in to our leader by May 16th so she can get them to our district leader.

District II YAD will be in Taylor on July 11th. All members are encouraged to participate in at least one category.

Also discussed was the State YAD to be held August 14th and 15th, the District II Lock-In at Lodge 47, Seaton on August 20th and a trip to Six Flags on October 23rd.

Our next monthly meeting will be on May 16th before our May Fete.

Fraternally, Stephanie Leschber, Reporter (4-27-93) —SPJST-

Mail Completed Contests to: Joni Lange State Youth Director—SPJST P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503

REMINDER

The 1993 L.I.T. Workshop will be June 4-6 at Camp Lone Star in La Grange.

The deadline to register is May 31.

Important Dates and Coming Events June 4-6 June 15 August 14 August 15

1993 L.I.T. Workshop, Camp Lone Star, La Grange Quarterly Reports Due State Royalty and Beseda, Lodge No. 47, Seaton State YAD, Mayborn Center, Temple

District District II District III District IV District V District VI District VII

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Poeitky vystehovalectvi z okresu Vsetin do Severni Ameriky (1853 - 1855) Ladislav Baletka (Pokraeovini) 1. rodnY (kfestni) list Iadatele a rodne (kiestni) listy jeho rodinnYch Tyto doklady vystavil pfislugnY farni &ad.

2. domovskY list 2adatele a jeho manielky - ten vyhotovil pfislugnY obecni tifad obce, ke ktere byl ladatel pfislugnY domovskYm pravem 3. konskripeni list - tj.vYtah ze soupisu obyvatel domu, v nem2 iadatel bydlel podle seitani lidu v roce 1859. Tento doklad vyhotovil obecni 4. osvedeeni o povesti vystavene obecnim tifadem a potvrzeni okresniho soudu, 2e 2adatel nebyl trestan a neni proti nemu vedeno vy getfovani pro trestnY tin. Osvedeeni o povesti uvadelo, 2e se 2adatel y2dy fadne choval a poiival mezi spoluobeany diiveru.

5. osvedeeni o majetku vystavene obennim diadem 6. po vrzeni, ze neni poruenikem a 2e nema 2adne zavazky - vystavene okresnim soudem 7. osvedeeni, 2e nema zavazky cirkevni obci - vystavene farnim diadem 8. osvedeeni, 2e nedltdi nic kontribueenskemu fondu.

Na zaklade iadosti a vy'ge uvedenYch pfiloh a po zji gteni, 2e 2adatel neni povinnY vojenskou sltdbou okresni hejtmanstvi (okresni tifad) poladalo morayske mistpdr2itelstvi v Brne o vydani souhlasu (konsensu) k vystehovani. Zadatel byl pak povolan na okresni hejtmanstvi (okresni kde mu byly sdeleny podminky vystehovani a kde zaroven sloiil kauci na cestovni yYlohy. Tato kauce v letech 1854-1855 einila 140 zl. pro dospelou osobu a 120 zl. pro dite mlad gi deseti let. Vzhledem k pohyblivemu kursu rakouske meny museli obvykle 2adatele slolit vyggi eastku Z kauce na cestovni vYlohy mely bYt hrazeny nallady na cestu z mista bydli gte do Brem (Bremenhaven) a New Yorku a podle vYnosu morayskeho mistodr2itelstvi z 29. bfezna 1855 nebyly v kauci zahrnuty vYlohy na dargi cestu 2adatehl z New Yorku k vlastnimu cfli testy do Texasu a nebyly do ni zahrnuty ani osidlovaci vYlohy.

Ty si museli vystehovalci ji g hradit sami.

Po udeleni souhlasu k vycestovani si vy2adalo okresni hejtmanstvi (okresni tifad) od obecniho tiradu popis osoby 2adatele a popisy jeho rodinnYch pfislu g niku, kteti s nim meli vycestovat. Tento popis slou2i1 jako podklad pro vyhotoveni cestovniho pasu.

ZavalnYm tifednim aktem bylo protokotarni poueeni na okresnim tirade, ktereho se 2adatel o vystehovani musel osobne zdeastnit. Obvykle bylo k nemu pozvano vice 2adatehl. Text poueeni, kterY 2adatele museli podepsat, znel: "Vy jste skrze vase zde se vkma pftlohy pfedloienYma 2adostema vagi

vuli vyfekli s Yak celou familijou do Ameriky vyvandrovati. Abyste vy take ty nasledky vyyandrovani z c.k. rakouske fie do cizi zeme znali, toe se yam uvadi k vedomosti, le vy skrze tento oueinek se v g'ech pray, kterY c.k. rakouskYmu obeanu straniva jistoty 2ivota a majetnosti pfinale2ijou, navalycky pro vas a pro va gi familiu odfikate, 2e yam nikoliv volne nebude do rakouskYch zemi, v kterYch obeanske pray° ztratite, se bez povoleni navratiti a 2e si to budete muset sami sobe pfipsati, kdy2 y am zase navracenim do Rakouska zabranene a dle okolnosti pouhe vidirovani pasu k cili cestovani do rakouske rise odfeknute bude. Taky se vam dava vedomost, 2e vy hned po obdr2eni pasu do Ameriky okres c.k. rakouske opustiti a va gi cestu do Ameriky nastapiti musite."

Teprve po tomto poueeni byl 2adateli - obvykle na nekolik dnavydan cestovni pas, souhlas k vystehovani (konsens), rodny list 2adatele a pokud byl 2enatY a mel deti je gte oddaci list, rodnY list manielky a rodne listy ostatnich rodinnYch pfislu gniku. Pas mel sice platnost tfi mesice, av gak podle citovaneho poueeni meli vystehovalci odejet okam2ite. 0 skuteenem datu odjezdu do ciziny se sice v dokladech nehovori, av gak v nekolika pfipadech z Katefinic a Ratibofe je zfejme, 2e vystehovalci odjeli po vydani pasu az po etyrech a2 13. dnech. Pokud nekterY z z Iadatehl v prubehu tifedniho jednani zminil sve rozhodnuti a svou 2adost odvolal, byly mu domovske a rodne listy vraceny, ostatni doklady yeetne 2adosti vgak zustaly u okresniho PouhY vYeet ritznYch tifednich ktere museli zajemci o vystehovani pfilolit ke svYm 2adostem, ukazuje, 2e cele ufedni fizeni v dobe platnosti vystehovaleckeho zakona z roku 1832 nebylo pro ne snadne. Je

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treba si uvedomit, 2e az na male vYjimky s10 o osoby, ktere neumely Gist a psat, a na miste, kde mel by-t jejich podpis, nachazime jen tii kfi2ky.

Chozeni po Aradech pro ne jiste prinano telkosti, ktere si glovek dnani doby doka2e ste2i piedstavit. Nezfidka se stalo, 2e okresni hejtmanstvi na jejich iadost neodpovedelo, take mnozi 2adali o vydani souhlasu k vystehovani' dvakrat. Proto2e ve ginou glo o analfabety, nemohli bYt pfirozene sami autory svych 2adosti, ktere jim psali do2adani pisafi, ktefi se jen misty podepsali. Autorem 2adost Marie VYchoptiove ze Vsetina byl ueitel vsetinske g koly Kagpar Vojdeek, autdrem Iadosti Jana Mucaly z Jablunky byl tamej gi obean Tomag Hrugla. Osoba, jeji'2 jrneno nezname, napsala 2adosti o povoleni k vystehovani obe'aniim z Janove Janu Rubaeovi, Jifimu Ro2novjakovi a Katefine Zezulkove. Take 2adosti Jana Supaka a Martina Supaka z Noveho Hrozenkova napsala tata2 osoba. 0 torn svedei nejen podoba pisma, ale i shodna stylizace 2adosti.

Ne v§ichni, kteti podali iadosti o vystehovani, se skuteene vystehovali.

Na nektere z nich vabec okresni hejtmanstvi neodpovedelo. Velmi east° bylo 2adatelfun scleleno, aby si obstarali dargi nutne doklady jako rodne (kfestni) listy, domovske listy a potiebna potvrzeni. Nektefi 2adatele to neueinili a ji2 pfi teto prvni pfekaIce se sveho rozhodnuti vzdali. Dalgi preka2kou bylo slo2eni kauce na cestovne, kterou kuseli 2adatele slo2it osobne. Mnozi z 2adatelit v gak nemeli dostatek prostfedkii, ne'ktefi se vymlouvali, 2e nenagli pro sve usedlosti vhone kupce, ktefi by byli v danem terminu zaplatit eastky potfebnou z zaplaceni kauce. Av gak ani ti, kteri kauci zaplatili, nemeli je gte vyhrano.

Pokud byli povinni vojenskou slu2bou, tj. meli se dostavit k odvodu, byly jejich iadosti zamitnuty. I kdy2 meli

mo2nost podle platneho zakona posiadat ministersNo \Talky ye Vidni o osvobozeni z vojenske povinnosti, neueinili to. Dani pfeka2kou mohly bYt porueenske zavazky. Zadatel o povoleni k vystehovani Josef Adamek z Pr2na, kterY byl poruenikem nezletile Marie Pechalove, musel vyhledat nejdfive noveho poruenika a taprve potom mohla bYt jeho 2adost vyfizena.

Nektefi ladatele se odmitli vystehovat sami a v posledni chvili, kdy2 pro ne byl jii pfipraven cestovni pas jako napfiklad Jan Skrla z Prina. I pies dune obtae v'gak Vagina 2adatehl dosahla prizniveho vyfizeni syYch 2adosti a skuteene se vystehovali.

4. Kdo byl prvni?

Tuto otazku polo2i1 ye svem die o dejinach Cechn v Americe ji2 v roce 1903 Jan Habenicht a na gel na ni odpo y ee. Vydejme se nyni hledat odpoved' na otazku, kdo a jakYm zpusobem yystehoyaleckou horeeku na Vsetinsku v letech 1854-1855 vyvolal.

Jan Habenicht se zminil v teto souvialosti o einnosti ueitele Josefa Magika. Tento mug se narodil 30. dubna 1810 a dlouha Leta pusobil jako ueitel v Cermne v okrese Langkroun.

Tam se take zdeastnil revolueniho hnuti v roce 1848. V roce 1851 pod dojmem dopisn od kazatele Arno'gta Bergmanna, kterY zil v Texasu od poe'dtku bfezna 1850, po2adal spolu s Josefem Jekem o povoleni vystehovat se do Ameriky. Jiz roku 1851 byly obema okresnim hejtmanstvim v Lanaroune vystehovalecke pasy vydany.

(Pokraeovini)

14/VESTNIK-5. kvitna 1993

writing it makes all the difference in the world. One means one thing, and the other means something else.

SPRAVA—ZPRAVA

Here are 2 tricky words, both written and pronounced exactly the same, but again have 2 entirely different meanings. It is therefore important that we know how to spell the one we wish to use.

Ueme se eesky Let Us Study Czech!

Lekce osmnacti—Lesson 18

Correcting some often made errors.

In this lesson, we will deal with some errors that are frequently made by Czechs in Texas.

KDE—KAM

These 2 words are probably misused more than any other. We frequently hear, "Kde jede g?" This is wrong. To indicate the physical action of going somewhere, the word KAM is used: Kam jde§; Kam jede g? The word kde indicates a stationary situation, and cannot be used to indicate physical action. Ex.: Kde to je? Kde bydlite? Kde je nadra21? etc. And using KAM, we say the following: Kam pojedete weer?

Kam pkidete po divadle? Kam jste po zabave, etc. All you need to remember is whether you are indicating action or not.

SEM—JSEM

We call words like these homonyms; they sound the same but have entirely different meanings. In English, some homonyms are: there, their, they're, bear, bare; and close, clothes.

SEM means "here", or "to here", with ACTION, Ex.: Veera pfijeli sem.

Pojd' sem! Dojeli sem gtastne. All of these involved action in coming or getting here.

JSEM means simply I am, or used with certain verbs, denotes tense, or time something happened.

Ex., Jsem I2 star gi elovek.

Jsem byl (byla) na qlete v horach.

Jsem se mel dobfe.

In speaking the above two words of sem and jsem, there is practically no recognizable difference: however, in

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SPRAVA— means administration, or SPRAVKA, which is a repair; or SPRAVITI, which means to fix or to repair.

Ex.: Statni sprava je umistena v Austine.

Strojnik provedl spravku na praece.

Podafilo se mu n8 pfijimae spraviti.

ZPRAVA means 'report'. Ex.: Pan feditel podal zpravu o gkole. (Using both words: VedoucI statni spravy podal podrobnou zpravu o sve einnosti.)

UMET—MOHU

Umet means "to know how to do things". It must not be confused with MOHU. Ex.: Umite mluvit eesky? Ten Novel( neumi mleet. Umi g hrati na klavir?

MOHU Means "I can", indicating permission.

Ex.: Mohu jet s vami— Can I go with you?

Ano, mohu vain to fici.

(In colloquial speech, "moat", and "mtdou" may be used for mohu, mohou.)

NESMIM—NEMUSIM

Nemusim means: "I need not— I don't have to."

Nesmim means, "I must not" SMET

Sin& means, "to be allowed to" Smim— I may Smig— you may Smi— he (she) may Smime— we may Smite— you (pl.) may Smeji— they may Smite.

Ex.: Smim koufit?--Smim vas doprovodit?— Nemusite.

EXERCISE

Use the following words in a sentence. smim kde umeti kam mohu sem nesmim jsem musim sprava zprava smeji ***

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Learn Czech With Us 86th lesson. The verb nest.

Revision exercises.

Some phrases with the verb nest/nosit:

Bratr rad nosi svetry.— My brother likes to wear sweaters. Slepice nesou/sna geji vejce.— Hens lay eggs.

Delej, jak rozum g , ale nasledky si poneseg sam.— Do as you think fit, but you'll face the consequences yourself. Na konci dne jsem u2 byl tak unaven3i, 2e me sotva nohy nesly.— At the end of the day I was so tired that my legs hardly carried me. U2 mil2ete nosit na still.— You may already serve the table. Ahoj Karle, tak co nam neseg .— Hello Charlie, so what's the news. Kdy2 se mu zaealo dafit dobfe, zaeal nosit nos vzharu.— When he became better off, he started to bear his head high. Musim se podivat do poznamek, nemohu nosit v sgechno v hlave.— I must look into my notes, I can't have everything in mind. To je jako nosit dfivi do lesa.— It's like to carry coals to Newcastle. Dedeeek nesnagel, aby nekdo mluvil pfi jidle.— My grandfather couldn't bear anybody talking at the table. To vgechno odnesl eas.— It's all gone.

Budete s (on) je gte mluvit? Koupil jsem to pro (ona). Kdy k (oni) pajdete na nav§tevu? Sejdeme se u (on). Od to doby jsem o (ona) nesly gel. Ptijdu tam radeji bez (oni). Vubec si na (ona) nevzpominam. Veera jsem (on) potkal.

Dostal jsem od (oni) dopis. Radeji se (ona) zeptam. Pfi gel jsem a2 po (on).

Pamatuje g se na (ona)? Hned (ona) to feknu. Byl jsem tam s (ona). Pujdete s (my)? Sednu si vedle (ty). Krome (my) tam nikdo nebyl. Pfi§el pfed (vy), nebo po (vy)? Ani se na (my) nepodival.

Neco (ty) ukalu. Veera jsem (ty) Podivej se na (ty), jak vypad8. Mil2ete tam jit s (ja).

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Friday night, July 23rd, dance to the music of Sherri Silver Spurs Band Kitchen will be open

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Model: Usmiva se na dfte.— Na koho se usmiva? Rekne to ueiteli. Cte zajthmavou knihu. Mluvil se svou piltelkyrd. Zeptal se na cestu to stare pant'. Seth v kfesle. Na prazdniny pojedu k dedeekovi. Mluvili o jeho sestre.

Potkal znameho bcisrka. Koupelnu mame a2 tady vzadu. Prisli k jezeru.

Opine na kamanidy zapomnel. Asi pojedu autobusem. Zustanu u babiecky pies noc. Napil se limonddy. K narozeninam dostal ftene. Rad kresli barevt4mi kfidami. Dostal jsem pohled od Va§ka. Mluvil jsem s Ieditelem gkoly. Cukr je v culaence. Ptal se po svem pft'teli. Spadl do vody. Rad chodim po koberdch.

Put the words in italics at the beginning of the sentence

(different pronoun forms and changed word order): Mam to pozdravovat.

Tady ho nenajdete. Nic ti nedame.

Chci to o neco poprosit. Nesmite ji zlobit. Slibil jsem ti prinest knihu.

Pofad se mi to helibi. Rad§i se me neptejte. Lehko se mu o tom mluvi.

Key to exercises from lesson 85: mem, tveho, tvou, mem, sve, mYm, svYmi, sve, tve, sve, svou, svYm, sqm, me; babieeinYch a dedeekovYch prate', otcove stole, tetieeiny navgtevy, basnikovy ver ge, Capkove knize, Karlove moste, lekatovy rady, Nemcove babieku, Havrankovu a Jedliekovu Ceskou mluvnici, rukavice, Smetanove sini.

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SPJST Lodge 80, Holland

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invites you to enjoy their

BARBECUE COOK OFF

Ask questions about the words in italics:

Put the words in brackets into correct forms:

SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton

This Sunday, May 9 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Flag Hall

"Cisfounka Anieka"

Pohlednete na Anieku jak pekne padla v ka§ieku.

Ted' tu stoji— nevi rady: proe jenom 'Oa do zahrady!

Proe pak neposlechla si smi doma hrati.

Vybehla, ie se proskdee-ted' tu stoji, smutne pldee.

(Read out loud and translate.)

Sunday, May 16 1993

FROM THE PIT Barbecue Beef and Sausage to Go at 10:00 a.m.

Serving Beginning at 11:00 a.m.-? $5 a plate.

AUCTION-2:30 P.M. Bake Country Sale

Store

Plant Sale

Ring Toss

Gift

Lodge 80 is located 2.5 miles east of

Certificate Drawing Every Hour During the Dance

FREE DANCE 5-9 P.M. Fritz Hodde & the Fabulous Six

Holland on FM 2268

ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY

Wednesday, May 5, 1993—VESTNiK/15

SPJST CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Friday, May 7—Social Night, 7:30 p.m. ***

LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK (Local lodge meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.; Youth Club meetings are at 6:30 p.m.) ***

LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX Saturday, May 8—Special F/X, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Sunday, May 23—Jodie Mikula, 3-7 p.m.

Saturday, May 29—Texas Unlimited, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Sunday, June 6—Flippin Reunion Saturday, June 19—Texas Unlimited, 9 p.m.-I a.m.

Sunday, June 27—Lee Roy Matocha, 3-8 p.m. ***

LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS Sunday, May 9—Dance Club Dance Tuesday, May 11—Lodge Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 16—Vybiral Reunion (Local lodge meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. For hall rental and dance information, call Audrey McCall at (817) 593-2321.) ***

LODGE NO. 17, NEW TABOR (Local lodge meetings are held on the first Sunday of every month at 2 p.m. Youth meetings are also on the first Sunday of every month at 3 p.m.) ***

LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN Saturday, May 15—King of Swing; 8:3012:30 $4.50 per person Sunday, May 16—Lee Roy Matocha 3-7 p.m.; $4.50 per person Sunday, May 23—Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six, 5-9 p.m.; $4.50 per person Sunday, May 30—New Edition; 3-7 p.m.; $4.50 per person.

Saturday, June 5—King of Swing, 8:30-12:30; $4.50 per person.

Sunday, June 6—Battle Dance ($5 per person); 2-7 p.m.; Jodie Mikula and Harry Czarnek.

Sunday, June 13—Vrazels, 4-8 p.m. ($4.50 per person).

Most of our Saturday night dances are held from 8:30 until 12:30.) ***

LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Thursday, May 6—Rogers Athletic Banquet Sunday, May 9—Mothers' Day Barbecue (with all the trimmings); 11-2 p.m. Dine in or dine out. $5 per plate. Public welcome!

Monday, May 10—Lodge Meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, May 15—Youth Dance, Music by D.J. Saturday, May 29—Wooley-Maddux Wedding Dance; Music by "Reckless"; 8:30-12:30.

Sunday, June 6—Green Reunion Saturday, June 12—Private Wedding Sunday, June 13—Stepan Reunion Monday, June 14—Lodge Meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, June 19—Youth Dance , Music by D.J. Sunday, June 26—Hubnik-Malcik Wedding Dance; Music by "Firecreek"; 8:30-12:30.

For more information regarding hall bookings or to reserve the Flag Hall, please contact Louise Zavodny at 985-2556. ***

LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS (Local lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. The Youth Club meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. For reservations or hall rentals, call Alicia Honza at (214) 875-8359 or Linda Trojacek at (214) 875-6321.) ***

LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR (Adult lodge meetings are every second Sunday of the month at 4 p.m. The Youth Club meets at 5 p.m. ***

LODGE NO. 32, VICTORIA Wednesday, May 12—Cook-Out in DuPont Park, 6:30 p.m. ***

LODGE NO. 35, ELK Saturday, May 8—Cherokee Rose Saturday, May 15—Sons of the Desert Saturday, May 22—Billy Ray and the Heart of the Night.

Saturday, May 29—Straight from the Heart ***

LODGE NO: 39, BRYAN (Local lodge meetings are held the last Sunday of every month at 4 p.m. at the lodge home.) ***

LODGE NO. 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE Monday, May 17—Regular Monthly Meeting after the Social Games.

Sunday, June 13—FAMILY DAY-3 p.m. at lodge hall. Meat will be furnished by the lodge.

Members to bring covered dish (vegetables, salads or desserts).

(Games every Monday night at 7:30 p.m.; Games License No. 3000-72-8240-0). *** LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Saturday, May 8—Jerry Haisler & the Melody Five Saturday, May 15—Vrazels' Polka Band Saturday, May 22—Fritz Hodde & Fabulous Six Sunday, May 29—Leroy Rybak's Swinging Orchestra Saturday, June 5—No Dance Sunday, June 6—Annual Lodge Picnic Tuesday, June 8—Lodge Meeting Saturday, June 12—The Texans (C/W) Sunday, June 13—Hej1 Reunion Friday, June 18—Family Night, R.V.O.S. No. 5 Meeting Saturday, June 19—Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five Monday, June 21—Board Meeting Saturday, June 26—Czech Harvesters of Dallas (Seaton Star Hall is located five miles east of Temple, just off of Highway 53. All Saturday dances are from 8-12 p.m. For more information regarding hall bookings, please contact Louis Kohutek at 983-2261. Hall telephone: 985-2548.)

LODGE NO. 49, ROWENA Wednesday, May 5—Regular Lodge (Quarterly) Meeting, 7 p.m.

Sat., May 15—Tarok Tournament, All Day Saturday, May 15—SPJST Game Social Sat., June 5—Private Wedding Anniversary Friday, June 18—SPJST Social Game Night Sunday, June 20—Franke Family Reunion Sunday, June 27—Czech Heritage Meeting, 2:30 p.m. ***

LODGE NO. 66, WACO Saturday, May 8—Dick Gimbel Saturday, May 15—Billy Roy Heart of the Night Satuday, May 22—Wayward Sons Saturday, May 29—Sidekick Saturday, June 5—Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five Saturday, June 12—Billy Roy Heart of the Night Saturday, June 19—Private Wedding Saturday, June 26—Private Wedding ***

LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY (Lodge business meetings are held on the first Sunday of each month at 5:30 p.m.

Game nights are every Thursday from 7-10 p.m. Permit No. 1-75-1052324-8. Kitchen will be open.) ***

LODGE NO. 79, CORPUS CHRISTI/SOKOL HALL (Hall location: 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. Phone: (512) 852-9042. Public invited. SPJST lodge meetings are held at 2 p.m. on the third Sunday of every month, unless notified otherwise.)

LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND Sunday, May 16—Annual Picnic. Barbecue beef and sausage plates—serving begins at 11 a.m.; Auction at 2:30; Free Dance with music by Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six from 5 until 9 p.m.

sponsored by Lodge 143, Inez and Lodge No. 97, Placedo. At Inez Community Center. Music

by Majek's Orchestra, Vrazels Polka Band, and.

Vanek Brothers Band from 1 until 8 p.m. Food and refreshments available throughout the day!

(Game night every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP1-74615-1395-8; AL-00061-9887-0) *** LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVILLE Sunday, May 16—Dinner at noon; business meeting at 1 p.m. Bring a friend.

Saturday, May 8—Country and Western Dance; Music by "Straight Ahead;" 8:30 p.m. 12:30 a.m.

Sunday, May 9—"Mothers' Day Dinner"-1 p.m.; Lodge Meeting at 3 p.m.

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LODGE NO. 155, AUSTIN Sunday, May 2—Lodge Meeting in the conference room of the Faith Community Church, 1800 Research Blvd. Austin; 2 p.m.

LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Thursday & Friday, May 6,7—Lodge Garage Sale. All donations appreciated. For more information, call Lillie Maxcy at 788-4357.

Saturday, May 15—Alpine Village Band, Dance Monday, May 17—Monthly Lodge Meeting Saturday, June 5—The Country Boys, Dance "Old Time Hoedown" Saturday, June 19—Henry Rejcek Polka Band, Dance Monday, June 21—Monthly Lodge Meeting Saturday, July 17—Princess Ball Dance, Music by Mynarcik Orchestra *** LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON (Games every Thursday; Early Bird Special at 7:15 p.m.; Regular Games at 7:45 p.m.

License No. 3-00-621-2077-41001).

Friday, May 7—Texas Brew, True C&W. $5 per person.

Saturday, May 8—Jody Mikula, Polka time. $5 per person Saturday, May 15—Ray Jurecka, Ballroom and Variety. $5 per person Friday, May 21—Buddy Kirk, Big Band Sound, Dress Code. $8.50 per person.

Saturday, May 22—Jack Melick, "The Piano Man," Big Band Music, Dress Code. $10 per person.

Saturday, May 29—Tony Janak, Polkatime. $5 per person.

Saturday, June 5—Sterling Silver, Ballroom and Vareity Music. $5 per person.

Sunday, June 6—Lodge 88 Homecoming with a "Splash" Dinner at 11 a.m.; Bingo at 2 p.m.; Dance from 5-9 p.m. with music by the City Polka Boys.

Friday, June 11—Texas Brew, True C/W. $5 per person.

Saturday, June 12—Central Texas Sounds, Polka and Variety. $5 per person.

For reservations, call (713) 869-5767. ***

LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH Saturday, May 22—The Mikula Orchestra— the No. 1 band in North Texas and beyond8- I 2 p.m.

Sunday, May 23—Ballroom Dance sponsored

by North Texas Polonia (Polish Club). Music

by Winston Barney. 4-8 p.m.

(The Stardust Ballroom presents ballroom dancing every Friday, 9-12:30; DRESS CODE; 642-1361. Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., or as otherwise specified. Game nights are on the first and third Tuesdays of each month from 7 to 10 p.m. Ladies Circle meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m.)

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LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH

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LODGE NO. 161, JOURDANTON LaPARITA LODGE Sunday, June 13—Our next quarterly meeting will be on June 13th at the Journdanton Civic Center at 11:45 a.m. Members, please attend. ***

LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA Saturday, May 8—Chaparral (C&W) Saturday, May 15—Little Bit of Texas (C&W) Saturday, May 22—The Taste of Texas (C&W) Saturday, May 29—South Texas Crystals (C&W) Saturday, June 5—Heart of Texas (C&W) (Executive members and Board of Trustees meet every second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. Regular lodge meetings are on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.) ***

LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Saturday, May 8—Backroads Saturday, May 15—Firecreek Saturday, May 22—Reckless Saturday, May 29—Mark Richey (Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of each month; social at 6:30 p.m.; Youth Club meeting at 6:30 p.m.; Trustees' meeting at 7 p.m.; Business meeting at 7:30 p.m.) ***

LODGE NO. 178, LONGVIEW-KILGORE (Lodge meets on the first Thursday of each mont at the VFW Post, 4002, Longivew, Texas.) ***

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

LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON Saturday, May 8—Eighty Proof Saturday, May 15—Crossfire Saturday, May 22—Treadin' Water Satruday, May 29—Mountain Creek (All Saturday night dances are from 8:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. Lodge membership monthly meetings are the first Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. Trustees' meetings are on the same dates at 6:30 p.m.)

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LODGE NO. 97, PLACEDO Sunday, May 16—Fifth Annual Polka Fest, sponsored by Lodge 97, Placedo and Lodge 143, Inez. At Inez Community Center. Music

by Majek's Orchestra, Vrazels Polka Band, and Vanek. Brothers Band from 1 until 8 p.m. Food and refreshments available throughout the day!

LODGE NO. 186, CALDWELL (Lodge meetings are on the second Tuesday of every month at 6. p.m.; Social games are at 7:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Kitchen and bar open. License Permit No. 1-74-20733095-41002).

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LODGE NO. 130, DALLAS (Lodge 130 monthly meetings will be held on the third Monday of the month in the Youth Room of Lodge 84, 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas.)

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LODGE NO. 187, ROUND ROCK Friday, April 31— Sierra (Private party room available. For more information, call Albert at 255-8157.)

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LODGE NO. 133, SAN ANTONIO (Lodge 133 monthly meetings will be held on the third Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. at the St. Margaret Mary Recreation Center on 1314 Fair Avenue in San Antonio.)

LODGE NO. 188, CENTERVILLE (Game times: Sunday, 2 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; lodge monthly meetings on the first Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m.)

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LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON Saturday, May 15—Members Free Barbecue Dinner—guest plates will be on sale. Serving from 2 to 5 p.m. At 5 p.m., there will be a brief ceremony recognizing the 20th anniversary of the lodge hall. Entertainment (live music) will follow-5508 Nolda, Houston, Texas.

(Hall rentals for wedding or party, all (713) 862-6291 after 4 p.m.) *** LODGE NO. 143, INEZ Sunday, May 16—Fifth Annual Polka Fest,

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LODGE NO. 191, LUFKIN Wednesday, May 5 Cloggers Thursday, May 6—Private Party Monday, May 10—Square Dance Practice Tuesday, May 11—Line C/W Classes, 7 p.m. ***

LODGE NO. 201, BLEIBLERVILLE AND NELSONVILLE Sunday, May 9—Mothers' Day Saturday, May 15—James Ferris Wedding Sunday, May 16—Fish Fry Sunday, May 30—James Schultz Confirmation

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