Vestnik 1993 11 10

"CHANGING TO MEET THE CHANGING NEEDS OF FRATERNALISTS"

ESTNIK

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 BROTHERHOOD

HUMANITY

BENEVOLENCE

Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P. 0. Box 100, Temple Texas 76503 November 10, 1993 ISSN-07458800 VOLUME 81 NUMBER 43

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Veterans' Da November 11, 1993 A Day to Honor Our Brothers and Sisters Who Have Served in the Defense of Freedom

"100 Pennies" drive tops $3,000 mark

100 Pennies Scholarship Drive

Through November 4, the SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive had collected a total of $3,063—enough for six additional SPJST scholarships. The drive will continue through December 31.

The third listing of members who have donated to the 1993 drive include: Tillie and Edmund Barabas Auras Soza Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Pugh, Jr. Shelly Kolnek Brenda Wolf Darrell Wolf John B. Culpepper Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Macha Carlyn Ondrusek Louis and Mary Jurca Gary, Vera and Fred Blazek Justin Engelke F.E. Christain Adele Marek David Hoffstadt, Jr. Dr. Jack Weinblatt Tom and Margaret Gibson and Family Angie Kluck Milton and Tillie Koch Mr. and Mrs. George Lehnert, Jr. Oscar and Irene Helgren Ladis and Georgia Navratil Robbie Grabow Wollard Mrs. Emil Maresh Rudolph Rusnak Deborah Taylor Leonard Sykora Charles K. Howery Gary W. Mohel W.C. Biddle Earl and Mary Soudelier Ann Savage Otto and Glenda Kristinek Frederick W. Zucknick Kenny, Joni, Stacy and Leslie Lange (Continued on page four)

$3,063.00 Collected through November 4

$10,000 (20 Scholarships) —$9,500

$9,000 (18 Scholarships) —$8,500

$8,000 ( 16 Scholarships) —$7,500

$7,000 (14 Scholarships) —$6.500

$6,000 ( 12 Scholarships) —$5,500

$5,000 (10 Scholarships) —$4,500

$4,000 (8 Scholarships) — $3,500

$3,000 (6 Scholarships) —$2,500

$2,000 (4 Scholarships) — $1,500

—$1,000 (2 Scholarships) —$500 —Thanks for your support!

Grandfather's image of war still vivid after 70 years The Vestnik recently received a letter from Wayne Walther, grandson of Willie Ben Balusek, a veteran of World Ward I. Brother Balusek died shortly after the war, due to the effects of mustard gas attacks he experienced in France.

Among the few things he left his family was a small dime store notebook that he took with him to France and back.

"This summer," wrote Wayne, "`rny mother, Elizabeth Walther of Rowena, Texas, read and translated the notebook for me. I thought perhaps your readers might be interested in this bit of our family history."

A portion of the translation follows: I went to war on the 8th of October in the year 1917.

I was called to San Antonio for 28 days. We then went to Fort Worth and

were there for 10 and a half months, then we went to New York, where we stayed for five days.

We left for France on July 17th, 1918 and got there on July 30th, 1918.

We went to the first front line on the 10th of October in the year 1918.

I am writing this as I sit in a foxhole.

I can hear the bullets of a machine gun going above my head.

I am on guard by myself I've got one and one-half hours to sit in this hole, then I'll go join the rest of the men.

Everyone has to sit in the hole for two hours, then they change and the next one sits two hours .. .

Although they were written more than 70 years ago, Brother Balusek's words still have the power to create strong images of war and its hardships.

Many SPJST members know, firsthand, the meaning of war, either through personal experiences or through those of a loved one. It is difficult to measure how these shared experiences—from World War Ito Desert Storm—have contributed to the safety and security of our nation.

To help us remember the contributions of all our fighting men and women, the United States, by act of Congress in 1926, officially established "Armistice Day" as a way to commemorate the end of World War I and pay tribute to those who served in the defense of freedom. It became a national holiday 12 years later by similar Congressional action.

If the idealistic hope had been realized, that World War I was "the war to end all wars," November 11 might still be called

Armistice Day. But, shortly after the holiday was proclaimed, World War II broke out in Europe and shattered the dream.

Sixteen and one-half million Americans took part. Four hundred and six thousand died. The families and friends of these dead longed for a way to honor their memory.

An answer to the dilemma of how to pay tribute to those who had served n World War II came in a proposal made by Representative Edwin K. Rees of Kansas—to change Armistice Day to Veterans Day and make it an occasion to honor those who have served America in all wars.

In 1954, President Dwight Eisenhower signed the bill proclaiming November 11 as Veterans Day. —SPJST-

2/VESTNiK-Wednesday, November 10, 1993

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

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SPJST Has Money to Lend Got a Question? Just Ask ...

SPJST interest rates just went down.

Readers are encouraged to direct their No, I'm not repeating myself from two attention to page three of this issue. weeks ago. This past week, SPJST mort- Making its debut is "Q&A," a question and gage interest rates decreased by an addianswer column developed by the Supreme tional one-quarter percent. The new rates Lodge President's Office to address memare posted on page three of this issue. ber concerns about their Society.

Home and farm mortgages are two of The best way to find out about things the most unheralded member benefits you don't understand is "to ask quesoffered by the SPJST to its members. In tions," says President Howard Leshikar in addition to offering very competitive his preamble to the new feature. That's interest rates. an SPJST mortgage proso true. I hope that Vestnik readers take vides the peace of mind knowing who advantage of this opportunity. At the you are dealing with. same time, I encourUnlike most comage those of you who mercial financial write with questions institutions, SPJST to identify yourself will not "sell" your by name. Although mortgage note to it isn't required, my another financial concern, as editor, is institution. If you that a rash of have a home or farm unsigned letters loan through a savcould lead to an ings and loan associaabuse of this welltion, then you probaintentioned column. bly know what it's The SPJST exists like to periodically solely to achieve cerreceive a letter tain objectives for its informing you that members. Our offiyour mortgage has cers and directors are been transferred to elected to help another holding company. It's just one achieve these objectives either directly or more opportunity for you and your speby leading some area of the Society that cial concerns to get lost in the shuffle. will accomplish these goals. Open comI've been there and it's no fun. munication between the membership and The basic philosophy underlying the management will help to secure the mortgage lending program offered integrity of our fraternal Society. *** through the SPJST is that through joint effort and mutual self-interest, individuals Quotes of the Week and families may collectively achieve Two interesting bits of wit came across objectives unattainable by acting alone. my desk this week. First, from Brother Approved by SPJST convention deleAlvin Sefcik of Lodge 172, Pasadena, gates more than 70 years ago, the comes this sharp observation: SPJST's Mortgage Lending Department To hear some folks talk, you'd think recorded more than $29 million in total nobody ever does anything right. loans outstanding at mid-year 1993.

Remember, when you point your finger at "The SPJST uses mortgage loans as someone, three of your fingers are pointone of its investment vehicles to invest ing back at you. the assets of the Society," says SecretaryAnd, second, from Supreme Lodge Treasurer Leonard Mikeska, who manVice President Bernie Gebala, comes this ages the Mortgage Lending Department. short parable: Under Brother Mikeska's leadership, Whose Job Is It? the department has been working diliThis is a story about four people named gently to meet the needs of its memberEverybody, Somebody, Anybody, and borrowers. During the past year, the department implemented a refinancing Nobody. There was an important job to be done and Everybody was asked to do it. program that is enabling participants the Everybody was sure Somebody would do opportunity to experience significant savit. Anybody could have done it, but ings over the term of their mortgages.

Nobody did it. Somebody got angry about In order to be cOnSidered for a mortthat, because it was Everybody's job. gage loan with the SPJST, you or your Everybody thought Anybody could do it spouse must have been a member of the but Nobody realized that Everybody SPJST for at least 90 days. Underwriting wouldn't do it. It ended up that Everybody guidelines stipulate that the SPJST may blamed Somebody when Nobody did what lend up to 75 percent of the purchase price or appraised value, whichever is Anybody could have done. less, on "first-class residential real estate " Short sayings and stories like those For example, if the land and dwelling are above sometimes contain great truths. appraised at $100,000, the maximum You hear them and say, "I can relate to amount that can be financed is $75,000. that," or, "That sounds just like someone I Likewise, each immediate family is subject to a maximum financing limitation of know." The two examples presented above, for example, help to convey the $100,000.

For complete information on terms same message, which is: Fraternalism takes teamwork. It doesn't take a lot of and conditions of SPJST's underwriting guidelines and details on how to apply for finger pointing and it doesn't take passing an SPJST mortgage loan, please call the the buck. It takes humility, mutual appreciation and the willingness to work hard, Home Office at 1-(800) 727-7578 and ask to speak with Magdalen Jez or Drew to work smart-and to work together-to make good things happen.

Popelka in the Mortgage Lending -SPJSTDepartment.

"Home and farm mortgages are two of the most unheralded benefits offered by the SPJST to its members."

Wednesday, November 10, 1993—VESTNIK/3

From the President's Office Got A Question? Just Ask...

If you're new in town or on a trip— Q. What is one of the most precious some place that you've never been commodities of the 1990s? before—the best way to find out about A. Time. Success is assured if your the community is to explore and to ask lodge can fill a NEED or provide a questions. The same principle applies to SERVICE that will serve your members learning about all your Society has to time or combine activities. offer you. Over the coming months, we will be exploring lodge concerns and Q. How do we create activities that can responding to your questions and about serve our members? the SPJST in a new Vestnik column, simA. KNOW YOUR COMMUNITY. Is ply titled "Q & A." your lodge located If you have a in an agricultural question or a conarea or suburban cern that you would area? Are your like to see addressed members under in this column, stress or are they please send your "laid back?" inquiry to: SPJST Supreme Lodge, Questions and Answers Q. What makes a ATTN: Q&A, P 0 successful lodge Box 100, Temple, activity?

Texas 76503. It is not necessary to A. FUN. It must be identify yourself or more fun and more your lodge. interesting than the To familiarize family TV set. you with the format, we have prepared a Q. Where do we sample column, get ideas for our addressing some lodge? fundamental quesA. YOU. Every tions regarding the member has a fraternal services the GREAT IDEA just Society provides to waiting to happen. its members. It's an area that deserves Q. How do we "farm" for ideas? attention.

According to the results of a recent A. BRAINSTORM WITH A PURsurvey, it has been found that the average POSE. Create a time slot at your lodge week in 1993 contains only about 16 meeting where groups can brainstorm hours of leisure time, as opposed to 1973, and then present their ideas to the lodge. when we had 26 hours of leisure time. No criticism allowed.

Not only is our leisure time "shrinking," but the competition for that leisure time is Q. Where do we go from there? incredible!

Our lodge meetings compete with A. ORGANIZE. Analyze the idea preNFL games, school events, college and sented. Give the idea a name. List the continuing education classes, clubs, festi- merits of the idea and how it can be used to promote a more active membership. vals and countless other special events.

Then, list specific steps on how to make With all of this competition for time, it the idea a reality. is essential that our lodges stay fresh and modern while retaining our traditional values of family, heritage, patriotism, Q. Can the Supreme Lodge help? brotherhood, and humanity.

A. YES. The Supreme Lodge is interestIf you enjoy the column, please let us ed in helping you and your lodge. know.

Assistance is just a phone call away on Fraternally, our toll free watts line at 1 (800) 72Howard Leshikar, SPJST. Supreme Lodge President —SPJST-

(Certificates Issued Prior to 4-1-93)

5% Annualized Effective 10-1-93 through 11-30-93

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

5.80% Annualized Effective 10-1-93 through 11-30-93

INTEREST RATE FOR UNIVERSAL LIFE 7% Annualized Effective 10-1-93 through 11-30-93

With seven districts and 118 active lodges, the SPJST depends heavily on family participation to prosper and maintain a spirit of fellowship. In appreciation of that support, the Supreme Lodge introduced its "100 Percent SPJST Family" program in September. Through letters to local lodges and articles in the Vestnik, 100 percent families were encouraged to report their 100 percent families to the SPJST Supreme Lodge. To date, that response has been great.

The following is the fifteenth listing of 100 Percent SPJST families who have registered their family and will be receiving a certificate acknowledging their contribution to the Society. More names will appear in upcoming issues of the Vestnik.

If your 100 Percent Family has not yet sent in a data form, please call or write State FAC Frank Klinkovsky, care of the SPJST Home Office.

Location

Family Member

Relation

Ronnie Honza Jennifer Lynne Honza

Father Daughter

25 25

Ennis Ennis

Al Kercho Alene Kercho Paul Kercho Mark Kercho Stephen Kercho

Husband Wife Son Son Son

92 92 92 92 92

Fort Worth Fort Worth Fort Worth Fort Worth Fort Worth

Ben Tyroch Gladys Tyroch Rodney Tyroch Alan Tyroch

Husband Wife Son Son

24 24 24 24

Cyclone Cyclone Cyclone Cyclone

Elgene R. Eckermann Doris Jean Eckermann Matthew Lee Eckermann Greg Charles Eckermann

Husband Wife Son Son

179 179 179 179

Warrenton Warrenton Warrenton Warrenton

Richard E. Ford Doris L. Ford Mattheau Ford Wesley Ford Anthony Ford

Husband Wife Son Son Son

13 13 13 13 13

Dime Box Dime Box Dime Box Dime Box Dime Box

Ben 0. David Husband Mildred David Wife Ronald Lee David Son Nancy Jo David Kelsheimer Daughter Connie Jene David Daughter

18 18 18 18 18

Elgin Elgin Elgin Elgin Elgin

Jack W. Jones Diane R. Jones Courtney J. Jones Jack W. Jones, III

Husband Wife Daughter Son

87 87 87 87

Temple Temple Temple Temple

Michael W Tull Sherri! Kay Tull Kayla Lynn Tull Laura Rene Tull

Husband Wife Daughter Daughter

177 177 177 177

Academy Academy Academy Academy

John P. McDermott, III Angeline McDermott John P. McDermott, IV Gail Whitfield

Husband Wife Son Daughter

88 88 88 88

Houston Houston Houston Houston

Gail Marie Whitfield Marcus J. Whitfield

Mother Son

88 88

Houston Houston

Home or Farm Mortgages: 61/4% for 1 to 7 years 6 1/2% for 8 to 15 years 6 3/4% for 16 to 20 years

Raymond R. Faraizl, Sr. Carole A. Faraizl Ray R. Faraizl, Jr. R. Renee Faraizl C. Adam Faraizl C. Amanda Faraizl

Husband Wife Son Daughter Son Daughter

84 84 84 84 84 84

Dallas Dallas Dallas Dallas Dallas Dallas

Mortgages on Qualified Owner-Operated Business Real Estate 7 3/4% for 10 years 8% for 11 to 15 years

David Charles Pechal Tammy Michelle Pechal Amber Danielle Pechal

Husband Wife Daughter

47 47 47

Seaton Seaton Seaton

Joyce Dianne Pechal Jennifer DeAnn Pechal

Mother Daughter

47 47

"Over the coming months, we will be exploring lodge concerns and responding to your questions about the SPJST."

INTEREST RATES ANNUITY I

SPJST Salutes 100 Percent Families

SPJST MORTGAGE INTEREST RATES RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Lodge

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Seaton Seaton Continued on next page)

4/VESTNIK—Wednesday, November 10, 1993 Houston Houston Houston Houston

Neal Barclay Gayrene Barclay Nikki Barclay Chris Barclay

Husband Wife Daughter Son

88 88 88 88

Lydmil Ermis Mary Ermis Leroy Ermis Leonard Ermis

Husband Wife Son Son

161 161 161 161

Jourdanton Jourdanton Jourdanton Jourdanton

Angeline (Kveton) Provine Mother Son Frederick Ray Provine Daughter Judy P. Odinek

157 157 157

Lubbock Lubbock Lubbock

James H. Locke Gloria D. Locke Ashley D. Locke Dillon J. Locke

Husband Wife Daughter Son

66 66 66 66

Elm Mott Elm Mott Elm Mott Elm Mott

Wesley Prachyl Dorothy Prachyl Michael. W. Prachyl Cathy A. Prachyl Stephen J. Prachyl

Husband Wife Son Daughter Son

25 25 25 25 25

Ennis Ennis Ennis Ennis Ennis

Anthony Dorotik Wanda Dorotik Craig Dorotik Jeanine Dorotik Curtis Dorotik Chad Dorotik

Husband Wife Son Daughter Son Son

30 30 30 30 30 30

Taiton Taiton Taiton Taiton Taiton Taiton

Barbara Lingberg James Lingberg Robert Lingberg Barbara Jae Lingberg

Mother Son Son Daughter

84 84 84 84

Dallas Dallas Dallas Dallas

Alton 0. Quitta Nina M. Quitta Carole Diane Luebemeyer Pamela Joyce Richardson Deborah Jean Herman

Father Mother Daughter Daughter Daughter

189 189 189 39 39

Bryan Bryan Bryan Bryan Bryan

Adolph Provazek Ella Mae Provazek Patricia Ann Brown

Father Mother Daughter

84 84 84

Dallas Dallas Dallas

District News and Updates

Family Fun and Important SPJST Dates November 20 SPJST State Volleyball Tournament at Temple City Recreation Center.. Two categories of play: Spiking and Non-spiking.

December 4

Tarok Tournament at SPJST Lodge No. 20, Granger. Details later.

December 4

Metroplex Lodges Christmas Party

December 5

Christmas Party at Lodge No. 20, Granger

December 15

Quarterly Youth Leader Reports due in to Home Office.

—SPJST-

Let's Play Ball!

SPJST State Volleyball Tournament Coming November 20 The SPJST State Volleyball Tournament will be Saturday, November 20, 1993, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Temple Recreation gym, one-half block west of the SPJST Home Office on North First Street.

Please register your lodge teams with the State FAC before November 16th. Let's see who will win the prizes and trophies his year. Your chances to be a winner are very good. Let's also remember that the age was lowered to 15 this year, per your request.

Fraternally, Frank Klinkovsky State FAC —SPJST-

Scholarship Donors, 100% SPJST FAMILY INFORMATION FORM (Please Print) Information below is furnished by 100% family member(s).

Name: Address: City/State/Z1P CODE

Street

Telephone No. ( If new members, check here:

) Please fill in the information below.

(Attach additional sheet if necessary) Lodge

Father ( )/Husband ( )

Lodge

_Mother ( )/Wife ( ) Children: (Use"D" for daughter; "S" for son) D or S 1.

Lodge

2.

Lodge

3.

Lodge

Mail this form to: 100% Families, SPJST Supreme Lodge; ATTN: State F.A.C. P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503

SPJST Scholarship Applications Available The SPJST Supreme Lodge is accepting applications for scholarships until December 31, 1993. Please specify if you are applying for the regular scholarship (four-year college), or a technical scholarship.

If you apply for a technical scholarship, you must attend a technical school and be enrolled in an 18-month or longer program at an accredited technical school.

Send all correspondence to: Supreme Lodge SPJST Scholarship Department P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 You must be a "qualified member" to apply. To be a qualified member, scholarship applicant must hold a valid SPJST insurance policy for at least one year prior to the date of the application.

—SPJST-

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John, Joy, Jon Erie and Julie Paprskar Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Grissom Edward A. and Marie Kotrla Evelyn and Wayne Beckner Mr. and Mrs. Jerry J. Zabcik Elsa Lange Lawrence and Emma Oehrlein Vlasta V. Svoboda Edna Mae Hruska Gus L. Hruska Aiphone Petter Mr. and Mrs. Allen G. Leshikar Frank and Louise Matela Harvey LaFlame Dossie E. and Nancy Milner Alvarie Balusek Jean Maler Leona Stalmach Frank and Mary Matula Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Barragan Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Rebecek Jana Seale Ruby Jancha Doris L. Koebelen Barbara Broz Ruth and Edwin R. Kovar Margaret Hrabal F.J. Vanek Lillian M. Haas Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lamza Kristen Lamza Towne

Ben and Annie Leshikar Arnold Vrla Jeffrey Gene Barcak Marsha Elzner Ben F. Sliva Stanley and Martha Broz A.G. Palat Leona Dubcak Henry and Inez Breitkreutz Patricia Burge Emily and Alton Danisch Mr. and Mrs. Freddie Kaluza William D. Hejl Dan and Helen Wiley Carolyn Heine Billy! Pitzer Donald J. Cole Earl Glover Leroy and Joyce Hobartsch Curtis Wolf Rosamond Baker Patricia Mathis N.J. Mikulec Frank and Lorine Valenta Kevin R. Mater Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Moore Loyette Matthews SPJST Lodges SPJST Lodge No. 84, Dallas SPJST Lodge No. 143, Inez SPJST Lodge No. 80, H011and SPJST Lodge No. 35, Elk SPJST Lodge No. 91, Crosby SPJST Lodge No. 142 Youth Club SPJST District Five Youth and Leaders

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Wednesday, November 10, 1993—VESTNEK/5

Letters from the Lodges

Sister Emilie Vachaska Receives 50-Year SPJST Pin Sister Emilie Vachaska of Lodge 6, Moraysti Bratri, Cottonwood, recently received her 50year SPJST pin from Lodge 6 President Johnnie Krizan, right, and Vice President Robert Dobecka.

Lodge 6, Cottonwood to Host Appreciation Day for Volunteers Dear Volunteer Workers: Culminating a highly successful year of fraternal activities in 1993, SPJST Lodge No. 6 would like to thank its all volunteer work force by holding an Appreciation Day Party in their honor on Sunday, November 14, 1993, at the lodge building in Cottonwood.

Festivities begin with registration at 11 a.m. with a full course dinner to be served at 12:30 p.m. Afternoon activities of dominoes, cards, door prizes, and other activities of interest will he enjoyed.

Snacks, chips and dips will be served throughout the afternoon. This will be followed by a supper at 5:30 p.m.

The officers of the lodge would like to take this opportunity to personally invite all volunteer workers and their families of SPJST Lodge No. 6 to make plans to attend this all-day event. If you worked at the lodge during the year in any manner, at our picnic, Westfest booth, or if you, as a member, feel that you contributed in any way toward the betterment of the lodge during the year, you are included on the guest list.

Once again, the lodge officers, on behalf of the membership, would like to express their thanks and gratitude to the all volunteer work force of SPJST Lodge No. 6 for a job well done during 1993.

We hope that each of you will make plans to attend your Appreciation Day Party on Sunday, November 14, 1993.

Fraternally, Johnnie Krizan, President —SPJST-

Karel Jonas, No. 28 East Bernard to Meet November 14 Lodge

Dear Members, A reminder: The next monthly meeting of Lodge Karel Jonas will be held this Sunday, the.14th of November. It will be convened in the meeting room on the

Five

Submitted by Sister Lydia Dobecka; photo courtesy of Johnnie Krizan.

ground floor of the SPJST Hall building at 106 Leveridge Street at 2 p.m.

Following a standard "Order of Business," the agenda will be open to any business needing immediate attention.

Scheduled after the business meeting is a fraternal hour luncheon.

The December monthly meeting and also the annual meeting is being moved to the second Sunday, the 12th. Mark your calendars, PLEASE. To the faithful: See you on Sunday, and this writer remains— Fraternally yours,.

Joseph D. Nezval, President —SPJST-

40, El Campo-Hilije to Host Pot Luck Dinner November 17 Lodge

Attention all members of SPJST Lodge 40. There will he a pot luck dinner at the SPJST Hall in Hillje,Texas on Wednesday, November 17, 1993.

We will also be holding the election of officers. This is an important meeting, so please mark this on your calendar. Make your favorite dish and enjoy an evening of good food and fraternalism.

The meeting starts at 7 p.m., Wednesday, November 17, 1993.

Hope to see you there.

Fraternally yours, Dora Lee Kopecky, FAC

For more information, please call Dora Lee at 543-4865.

—SPJST-

Generations of the Pustejovsky Family

Pictured at the right are five generations of the Stevie Pustejovsky family.

They are, from left, front, Timothy Taylor Simmons with mother Tammy Simmons, both of Arlington and Stevie Pustejovsky of West, who is a member of Lodge 54.

Second row: Larry Pustejovsky of Arlington and Bernadette Pustejovsky, also of Arlington, and a member of Lodge 183, Mid-Cities.

Sister Stevie was recently recognized by the SPJST Supreme Lodge as an Age 96 honoree.

Submitted by Maxine Scfcik, FAC

We have a special treat in store for our November lodge meeting. After a Czech dinner, Jerry Elzner will show a film on Czechoslovakia.

Members who plan to attend our November 21 dinner meeting, please call Jill Sijansky at 937-4324. Jill has graciously volunteered to do the cooking of the main course to, be furnished by the lodge. She will also coordinate the balance of the the meal for which members are asked to bring vegetables and dessert.

Your call will help determine how large a crowd to expect and will ensure a wellplanned dinner to be enjoyed by all.

Fraternally yours, Anna Marie Moss, Vice President —SPJST-

Lodge 79, Lodge 47, Seaton Corpus Christi Choral Group Reports to Meet November 21 on Meeting Dear Brothers and Sisters, We met on Tuesday, October 26 to practice the songs that we will be entertaining with at the rest homes. We are to perform at the Four Seasons Rest Home on Tuesday, November 16th at 7 p.m.

Also, on Sunday, November 28th, we will go to S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 1 in Taylor at 2:30 p.m. to entertain the residents there. We have scheduled a Christmas party for Tuesday, December 7th, at 6 p.m. at Seaton Star Hall with snacks to be bought by Sister Stuteville, the treasurer.

Here's hoping that a large group will go to entertain.

Fraternally, Dorothy Pechal, Reporter —SPJST-

79 Corpus Christi Reports on Meeting Lodge

Lodge No. 79, Corpus Christi held its monthly meeting on Sunday, October 17.

President Jerry Sijansky opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. a moment of silence was observed in memory of Dorothy Emig. A $25 donation to the SPJST Scholarship Fund was made in her memory.

Jill Sijansky was appointed acting secretary in Helen Pavelka's absence.

We had a report from Jerry Elzner, Charlie Majek, II, Newel Rambo and Trey Rambo on their trip to San Antonio to work on the house being built by volunteers for Habitat for Humanity. They represented Lodge 79 well and have our thanks.

Youth Club Leader Glenda Elzner reported on a change of plans for her group. Instead of a Bowling Party, they asked that the lodge sponsor their trip to San Antonio, in conjunction with District Seven, to attend Fiesta Texas, followed by the District Seven meeting. We approved this change.

It is refreshing to see the young faces of Youth Club members attending our Sunday lodge meetings once again. In addition to third and fourth generation SPJST members, there were several new faces in the group. Keep up the good work, Glenda.

Plans are already under way for a Christmas tree to be decorated with authentic Czech ornaments at the Christmas Tree Forest this year.

Dear Members, The next monthly meeting is scheduled to be held on Sunday, November 21.

It will start with dinner served at 1 p.m.

Sister Jill Sijansky has volunteered to cook roast beef with dumplings (knedliky) for the dinner. Don't miss this fabulous treat! Members are asked to bring vegetables, salads and desserts to be served with roast beef. If you have any questions about what to bring, call Sister Jill Sijansky at 937-4324.

After the dinner, the meeting will start at 2 p.m. Members should attend the meetings. You will find out what the lodge is doing and what future activities are planned. We would love to see a big turn out for this Thanksgiving dinner and meeting. Bring your family.

There will be a movie on Czechoslovakia shown after the meeting.

Sounds interesting!

See you Sunday, November 21 at 1 p.m.

Fraternally, Helen Pavelka, Secretary —SPJST-

88 Member Expresses Heartfelt Condolences for Warren L. Havemann Lodge

Dear Members, This is not the usual letter you are used to reading in the Vestnik. I felt that I just had to share this with all out there in "SPJST Land." We are all really one big family when it comes to sharing with one another, the thoughts and feelings of our brothers and sisters. Well, this is one of those times to share ...

I recently attended the wake and funeral of Warren L. Havemann. His passing came as quite a shock to all concerned and left a great void within his family and his many friends.

He touched so many lives in so many different ways that mere words can not express the love and warmth he displayed for his family and friends.

He left behind a loving and devoted wife, Gladys; twin sons, Ronnie and Donnie; two lovely daughter-in-laws, Cindy and Carol, and six beautiful grandchildren: Brian, Amanda, Nicholas, Melissa, Darren and Darrell.

The love they had for their grandfather is best expressed in a tribute, titled

6/VESTNIK—Wednesday, November 10, 1993

Lodge 66, Waco Celebrates 87th Anniversary at September Meeting * Lodge 66 was organized in 1906. * Linden Hall was built in 1955. * The Lodge 66 Youth Club was organized in 1958.

--Photos and Text by Jeanette Smith

Members of Lodge 66 honored Sister Libbie Parma, who served 21 years as Youth Leader.

Here, Youth Club President Jesika Tierce presents a plaque to Sister Parma for her dedicated service.. plaque also went to her husband, Brother Frank, for his help and support throughout those 21 years. The Parmas have been devoted members of the lodge since the 1950s.

"Heroism," that Darren wrote in September for his English class in school.

Bill Anderson, the country and western singer once recorded a song called "Where Have All the Heroes Gone?"

Well this young man had his hero. At the end of my letter is a copy of Darren's essay.

At the end of the end of Brother Havemann's service, Darren read the essay and shared his love and feelings with eVeryone when and the end, he added, "Goodbye, Grandpa."

Dear members, such a feeling of peace and love was felt by everyone there. To me, it \\. , a one of those "rare moments in time "that we are sometimes witness to.

This famil y is lited in such love and compassion that they will be stronger because Warren L. Havemann passed their way.

He will never be forgotten. He will truly live on. Brother Havemann was such a great asset to the SPJST Society and to the youth because he loved one and all.

In Memory to Warren L. Havemann from Marie Stayton, a friend .

LI

Heroism

by Darren Havemann

The Youth Club also honored termer youth leaders and their assistants. Pictured, from left, are youth leaders Sisters Libbie Parma, Darlene Engelke, Emma Ceska, Betty Storak, Barbara (Nors) Brem and the youngest youth leader, Gladys Yates.

My definition of a hero is a person who does stuff for you and who you love and look up to. The hero in my life is my grandpa. I picked him to be my hero because he is somebody who I can really look up to.

Before I was born or even my dad was born, he was across the sea in Germany fighting against Hitler. Now, when he is around some of his war time buddies, I can listen to their stories and hear what really went on over there in Germany.

When I go over to his house, he is always working and tells us stuff to seta good example of how I should grow up.

He always supports what I do and how I do it. So even though my hero is someone not every body knows, he is still my hero.

SPJST

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Pictured, from left, are Patricia (Stanislav) Neslony, Mary Urbanek, LaNell (Ceska), Brem, Barbara (Parma) Stanislav, Gloria Locke, Philmnena Miller and not shown, President Jim Locke, who also served.

Pictured, at right, is Lodge 66's own Frances (Miller, Pustejovsky, who was crowned as SPJST first State Queen.

Lodge Rozkvet, No. 172, Pasadena Reports Change in Meeting Dates Dear Members, Please note that there has been a change in our regular monthly meeting date—from the fourth Wednesday of the month to the third Wednesday of the month. This change applies to November and December due to Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Our next regular monthly meeting will be on November 17th at 7:30 p.m.

On December 15th, there will be a 6:30 p.m. covered dish supper. Our regular monthly meeting will follow at 7:30 p.m. We will be electing our lodge officers for 1994 at this meeting, so bring your covered dish and enjoy the supper.

We will start eating at 6:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Alvin J. Sefcik, Second Vice President and Reporter

—SPJST-

Sewing Circle Reports on Activities Ennis

The Ennis Sewing Circle met on October 14, 1993. Twenty four members and three guests were present. Our guests were Sister Genieve Prochaska, Joe VIk and Jerry Kohn. Sister Genieve Prochaska was welcomed as our new member. It was good to see Sister Lillie Hejny and daughter, Rose Mynarcik.

President Sadie Kubin called the meeting to order. The Pledge of of Allegiance was recited. A moment of silence was observed in memory of Frank Hejny, husband of Sister Lillie Hejny and father of Sister Rose Mynarcik. In the absence of Secretary Linda Trojacek, Assistant Secretary Vlasta Laznovsky read and took the minutes. The minutes were approved as read. Treasurer Mildred Trojacek gave the financial report. It was approved as delivered.

Sunshine Report A get well card and money gift was sent to Sister Dorothy Prachyl. A sympathy card was sent to Sister Lillie Hejny.

Sister Dorothy Prachyl thanked the Circle for the card and money gift. Sister Stacie Hejny is in Baylor Hospital in Dallas.

We wish her a speedy recovery. A thank you note was received from the SPJST Scholarship Department for the contribution given in memor y of Rud y Sefcik. c, sung to "Happy Birthday October birthday celebrants.

Lodge 185, New Braunfels Supports Fund-Raising Effort Mr. Melvin Galla, left, accepts a check for $50 i rum Ernest Jasek, treasurer of Lodge 185, New Braunfels. The money was credited to the account of one-year old Megan 13eyler, who is in need of a liver transplant.

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The following sisters are on the nominating committee to secure officers for 1994: Sylvia Laznovsky, Libbie Wisniewski and Dorothy Prachyl.

The following donations were received: Louise Vlacilek - coffee; Mildred Trojacek - napkins; Albie Nesuda - tea; Ade11 Vlk - serving spoons.

Tickets are for sale for a quilt drawing.

Tickets are $1 each. The drawing is for members only.

Meat will be furnished for our Christmas luncheon. Members are to bring a covered dish, dessert or salad.

Bring a $3 gift if you wish to exchange gifts.

Jerry and Vickie Kohn attended the eleventh annual army reunion of the Second Signal Battalion in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. In Cedar Rapids, Iowa, they visited the home office of the Western Fraternal Life Insurance Company and the Czech village; the museum was closed. They also visited several businesses. They stopped in Beatrice, Nebraska, to visit with William Kosobud, a cousin of Vickie's mother—but found that he had passed away a week before they arrived. They enjoyed the trip and the nice cool weather.

Alice Roberts attended the Ennis High School Reunion. There were several years celebrating—from 1932 through

1943. My year was 1939. Everyone seemed to enjoy visiting with schoolmates of years gone by. As my late husband used to say after attending a reunion, "Everyone had gotten so old, they didn't know me."

Keep warm, stay well and come to our next meeting on November 11.

Alice T. Roberts, Reporter —SPJST-

Rest Home No. 2, Needville Reports on October Happenings

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Resident Update

Iva Marshall, who arrived in October, is the newest resident to join S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 2 We regret the deaths of Elizabeth Miller and Walter Grabarkiertz.

Elizabeth and Walter will be missed by our staff and residents.

Donations

The following gifts were received during the month of October: Bananas from A.A.R.P. Chapter No. 1772; lap robes

Scenes from S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 1 Taylor, Texas

anm TWIGHLIGHT BINGO — The Dorcas-Hannah Circle of St. Paul Lutheran Church helped with Twighlight Bingo at S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 1 on October 18. Prizes were presented to players and refreshments were served. Members of the circle who participated are shown, from left to right: Frances Minikus, Pauline Sorenson, Margie Weber, Tommie Hennings, Dorothy Weber and Abbey Johnson. Seated are residents Mary Burke and Josephine Meier. Activities Director Pauline Kovar thanks the group for providing the evening of activities.

MEET SPINOZA THE BEAR—Beth Fraizer, left, a one-to-one volunteer at the home shares Spinoza the Bear with Marie Chasak. Spinoza is a new "therapeutic sensory stimulation tool" designed to help reduce anxiety and stress for the residents. Beth can insert any tape of music, hymns, psalms, etc each week. She and Spinoza provide residents with the great healing power of love. Pauline Kovar thanks Ms. Fraizer for the love and devotion she brings each week.

and bibs from the Damon Church of Christ Ladies; personal care items from Eugene Miller; potatoes and cake from James and Judy Kaderka; wheelchairs and clothes from Elizabeth Miller's family. A donation from SPJST Lodge No. 88 was also greatly appreciated.

October Activities

Every Monday morning, Olie Eixman, Ruby Lee Oberhoff, Alice Bergen and Willie Mae Tielke came to have sing-along. Thanks to Emma Dudley and Megan Kaminsky for helping out and also to Peggy Heidemann for playing the organ.

Every Tuesday morning, Frank Ramos came to have Bible Study. In the afternoon, Annie Stavinoha, Ida Gasch, Toni Kramer, Erna Gorka and Adela Wadephul came to help with bingo.

Every Thursday morning, Father Ramsey, Milton Legendre, Rosie Kovar and Annie Stavinoha with St. Michael's Catholic Church came to have mass. In the afternoon, the Damon, Presbyterian, Catholic, Methodist and Immanuel ladies took turns coming to have crafts.

Every Friday afternoon, Melva Hastings, Mildred Novak, and Martha Marx came to roll hair.

Every Sunday morning, Annie Stavinoha and Rosie Kovar came to have rosary. The Knights of Columbus came to give communion.

On Sunday afternoon, October 3, Rev. and Mrs. Knitt came to have services.

On Wednesday afternoon, October 6, Rev. Kuebler came to have services.

On Monday afternoon, October 18, Ed Pisklak provided accordion music.

On Tuesday evening, October 26, Larry Ognoski, George Lolley and Fritz Koehne provided music on the accordion, accompanied by singing.

On Wednesday afternoon, October 27, Rev Foster had services.

On Friday morning, October 29, children from "A Special Place Day Care" came to sing Halloween songs. The residents enjoyed the children very much.

"Happy Birthdays" for the month of October were extended to Otillie Jurchak and Richard Kucera and staff member Grace Loesch.

A combination birthday party and Halloween party was held on Friday, October 29. For the occasion, Louis Vacek played the accordion, piano and sang "Happy Birthday." The "A Flower and Gift Shop" provided the corsages and boutineers. The Methodist Ladies provided cakes and helped to serve. A number of other individuals also provided items, including Mary Lee Kaluza, who brought cookies, Gertrude Sodolak, who brought cookies, and Lorraine Kucera, who brought a cake. Volunteers Ida Gasch, Melva Hastings and Mildred Novak helped serve cake, cookies, ice cream, punch and coffee to all.

There was also a costume contest for those staff members and residents who dressed for the occasion. Winners were as follows: Female Residents - Hilda Clark, First Place; Lydia Garcia, Second Place; Male Residents - Emil Sodolak, First Place; Staff - Yolanda Shed, First Place; Barbara Beavers, Second Place; and Sharon Starrick, Third Place. The afternoon was enjoyed by everyone.

Residents enjoyed all of the activities offered during the month of October.

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

Barbara Svatek, S.A.D. SPJST-

Texas Czechs Enjoy Celebrations in Czech Republic

by Willa Mae Cervenka (54)

As you may have already neard, the Wallachian Open-Air Museum in Roznov, P.R. Moravia, in the Czech Republic, will be featuring a Christmas celebration for Texas Czechs from December 11 to 18, 1993. The entire week will be filled with Advent carols, memories, family atmosphere and good cheer. Old traditions will be reenacted to give participants a feel for an old-fashioned Czech Christmas. For more details on the celebration, please call George Hlavinka at (409) 535-4895 or Marjorie Matula at (512) 575-0820.

I had the pleasure, in June 1992, of attending the Den Texasu (Texas Day) honoring all Texas Czechs, during the Roznov Kolace Festival at the Wallachian Museum. I would like to share my experiences and hope that readers find them enjoyable.

The red carpet was rolled out for the Texas Czechs on that day and friendship was personified. There were "Texas Vitame Vas" (Welcome Texans) posters everywhere. There was also free admission for Texans, otherwise you paid 20 koronas (60 cents), and senior citizens paid 10 koronas (20 cents). Beyond the gate, we were greeted by a welcoming committee that presented us with programs and souvenirs. One of the items, a souvenir button, was about the size of a half-dollar and looked like a kolac. It was inscribed "Kolace Slavnost Den Texasu, 1992 Roznov P.R." (Kolace Festival Texas Day, 1992, Roznov P.R.) About 15,000 people from all over the Czechoslovak regions attended. There were about 100 Texans in the crowd.

They were easily spotted by their western attire, tee-shirts, manner, speech and Texas buttons and flags.

I wore a cowboy hat with the U.S., Texas and Czech Republic flags attached.

It resulted in me being interviewed on Czech National Television and a photograph in Vlusta, one of their leading magazines. When they asked me, "Why did I come to the Czech Republic and how do their festivals compare to the Texas festival," I responded that their festival was conducted in a superb fashion with plenty of hospitality, entertainment and food.

They served free kolaces to about 1,400 people sitting in the bleachers and watching the kolace baking contest awards.

Mr. George Hlavinka, from Caldwell, Texas, played a big part in helping them put this thing together. They routed ideas from the Caldvvell Kolace Festival, adjusting things to their lifestyle. Mr. Hlavinka was on Czech Republic television several times.

The festive part of the kolace festival began at 9 a.m. The kolace baking winners were announced on an outdoor stage. There were 200 entries in the contest. The mayor of Roznov announced the champions and the grand prize winner. The mayor said that these ladies were up all night baking kolaces. Most of the kolaces were the size of a large pizza—a thin layer of dough with a topping of apples, prunes, poppy seed, cherry, and cheese. There was also the perniky (gingerbread). These were not only baked goods—they were works of art. There were several different varieties of pernik—so beautiful and colorfully decorated.

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8/VESTNIK—Wednesday, November 10, 1993 It was a colorful event. Young ladies in beautiful kroje (costumes) would bring the kolaces on the stage. After the mayor announced the winner, the ladies served the kolaces—free of charge—to the 1,400 spectators. In between the presentation of awards, there were different orchestras, singers, and fencing to entertain the audience. The kolaces were the best I ever tasted!

On the museum grounds, under the trees, there were outdoor platforms with orchestras playing polkas and waltz music. There were also numerous numerous country and western and rock and roll hands playing. Religious music could also be heard. I witnessed a performance of "Jesus Christ Our King," a scene that would have been unthinkable under the Communist regime.

At 5 p.m., there was the dedication of a Texas log cabin. It is supposed to be an authentic replica of the first home built by the early Czech settlers in Texas. It is furnished with pioneer furniture. including a feather bed, washboard, grubbing hoe, etc. The log cabin is now a permanent part of the exhibits at the Wallachian Open-Air Museum.

Then came the fun part! You better believe it—a Czech rodeo! Czech cowboys riding horses without saddles, trying to lasso calves. Very entertaining to watch—I think with a lot of practice, they might he able to compete in a rodeo in Texas some day.

Due to all of the publicity, "barbecue" is now a household word in the Czech Republic. David Schoenemann and his barbecue team from Caldwell, using David's recipe, demonstrated how to prepare barbecue. Mr. Schoenemann wore cowboy hoots, hat and western shirt. He was listed in the program and introduced as the "World's Champion in cooking barbecue the way the Indians used to do."

They prepared barbecued pork, ribs and sausage. These were served with beans and bread. The people flocked in to buy.

I hear that now the Czechs ar planting beans in their gardens to serve with barbecue.

The Czechs demonstrated the traditional roasting of a pig. It was interesting to watch the pig rotating while it was being cooked.

Mr. George Hlavinka and Mr. Victor Peter from Texas were the speakers.

My friends and I left about 7 p.m.

There was more "hoopla" planned for that night—dancing, music and singing.

The day, Sunday, June 21, 1992 the city of Frenstat, P.R. honored the Texans by celebrating the 100th anniversary of the settlement of Czechs in Frenstat,

Texas. The celebration in Roznov was in conitmcoon with the 500th Anniversary (1492-1992) of the discovery of America.

The Frenstat celebration started with a mass at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. After mass, people joined a procession to the City Hall, led by accordion players and singers dressing in beautiful costumes. We were welcomed there by Mayor Karel Micek and Eng. Petr Kubenka. All of officers of the Czech Heritage Society were introduced and asked to sign the kronika (record book) and were presented with a bag of gifts.

One of the gifts was a book, Tam Za Morem je Amerika (Beyond the Ocean Is America). We were entertained by a group of violinists and toured the museum. The day ended with a banquet at the Vlcina Hotel in Frenstat P.R. On Monday, the city of Kozlovice honored the Texans with a banquet. A Czech orchestra provided the music at a restaurant owned by Anna Malisova, who is a sister of Pavel Belicka of Irving, Texas.

I returned home to Waco with a glow of memories and a promise to myself that I will again someday visit the Czechs beyond the ocean: Ahoj!

Willa Mae Cervenka Lodge 54, West

—SPJST-

Travis/Williamson County Chapter of Czech Heritage Society Meets The Travis/Williamson County Chapter of the Czech Heritage Society of Texas hosted the State Board of Trustees of the Czech Heritage Society of Texas on September 25, 1993 in Austin, Texas.

There were 65 persons in attendance.

Special guests included board members of the Czech Heritage Society of Texas, the Czech exchange students from Charles University of Prague, Czech Club members from UT in Austin and Czech language students from Austin Community College.

The group was served a "Ceska svacinka" and a program titled "Why Should We Be Proud of Our Czech Heritage," followed.

Submitted by, Alfred Vrana Secretary/Reporter —SPJST-

Pictured, from left, are officers of the Travis/Williamson County Chapter of the Czech Heritage Society of Texas: State President Robert Janak of Beaumont; Dorothy Bohac of Austin, President; Dawn Orsak of Austin, Vice President; Helen Oelrich of Austin, Vice President; Alfred Vrana of Austin, Secretary/Reporter; Frances Petter of Pflugerville, Treasurer; Barbara Rozacky Hill of Holland, Parliamentarian; Steven Vrana of Granger, Typist; Margie Mican Matula of Victoria, President of the State Board of Trustees.

In Memoriam Expression of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 133, San Antonio, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sympathy to the family of our departed sister, MILDRED H. STROBEL, who passed away October 8, 1993 at the age of 79.

She was a member of St. Luke's Catholic Church. She was a very active member in SPJST Lodge No. 133, San Antonio until recent years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Elwin, and son, Elwin, Jr. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Marilyn and Jerry Kelly; stepdaughters and husbands, Dolores and Edgar Stancik of Columbus, Texas and Earline and Thomas Horn of Houston, Texas; granddaughters Kimberly Layne Kelly and Michelle Kelly, both of San Antonio, Texas and Denise Voelkel of Houston, Texas; grandson David Horn of Houston, Texas; sisters-in-law Vlasta Barborak and Winnie Barborak of San Antonio, Texas;and numerous nieces and nephews.

Porter Loring Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. on October 12th and Mass was celebrated at 10 a.m. on October 13th at St. Luke's Catholic Church. Burial followed in the San Fernando Archdiocesan Cemetery.

Resolution Committee, Jarolyn Popp Wm. Pavliska Anthony Trilicek SPJST--

Expression of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 80, Holland, Texas, and on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother, ROY E DOSKOCIL, who passed away on October 22, 1993 in a Temple hospital at the age of 78.

Brother Doskocil was born in Clarkson to Emil Doskocil and Minnie Lesikar Doskocil. He attended school in Clarkson and married Bennie Pavelka in 1934. He moved to Val Verde in 1948 from Fort Worth. He worked as a farmer and rancher for many years.

He was preceded in death by one son, Billy Doskocil, in 1969; and by one daughter, Janell Doskocil, in 1991.

Survivors are his wife, Bennie Doskocil of Val Verde; one son, Roy Doskocil, Jr. of Rogers; two brothers, Raymond Doskocil of Holland and Jerry Doskocil of Irving; one sister, Dorothy Frazier of Dallas; and two grandsons.

Services for Brother Doskocil were Sunday, October 24th at Sheffield Funeral Home in Rogers with the Rev. Raymond Tharp officiating. Burial was in the Val Verde Cemetery.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace and may his memory live among us forever.

Resolution Committee, Glenda Liles Glen E. Latham Adella Horelica

—,SPJST-

Expression of Sympathy The officers and members of SPJST Lodge No. 135, Volna Cechie, express their sympathy to the family of brother, GEORGE HOUDEK, who passed away October 15th at the Methodist Central Hospital in Dallas.

Brother Houdek was born on August 5, 1923, n Ennis, the son of Stanley and Betty Danek Houdek. He was reared in Ennis and graduated from Ennis High School in 1941. He then attended Trinity University where he played football and basketball. In November 1942, he entered the U.S. Navy and served during World War II. After the service, he was employed by the R.C. Bottling Company in Ennis where he was the area supervisor. He then was employed by Flintkote.

He retired from GenStar in 1986.

He is survived by his wife, Gladys; four sons, J.R. Houdek of Ennis; Allen Ray Houdek of Dallas; David Lynn Houdek of Jakarta, Indonesia, and Rodney Gail Houdek of Ennis; four grandchildren; his mother, Betty Houdek of Ennis and two brothers, Stanley Houdek of Ennis and Albin Houdek of Denton.

Brother Houdek was a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church, the Sokol in Ennis, the American Legion and SPJST Lodge 135.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on October 17th, in the Keever Chapel with Rev. Richard Moody of the Tabernacle Baptist Church officiating.

Interment was in Myrtle Cemetery under the direction of the J.R. Keever Mortuary with the following serving as pallbearers—Sammy Molina, Ted Crow, Dr. E.D. Behne, Malcom Belew, Jack Henning, and Larry Laznovsky.

May he rest in peace.

Sylvia Laznovsky, Secretary

SPJST-

Expression of Sympathy Lodge 18, Elgin expresses our sympathy to the family of our departed brother, ERVIN D. KOVAR Brother Kovar, known by many as "Sonny," and "Boss," was born August -16, 1921, in Taylor. He was the son of Paul Kovar and Mary Kubala Kovar.

Ervin was baptized on September 4, 1921, at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Taylor. He reaffirmed his baptismal vows through the Rite of Confirmation at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Houston on January 9, 1955. His confirmation memory verse was Revelation 2:10, "Be thou faithful unto death and I will give unto thee a crown of life."

Ervin was united in Holy Matrimony with Alice Newstrom of Beyersville, Texas, on July 16, 1950, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Taylor.

Ervin and Alice made their home in Houston for many years. There they owned and operated the Midwest Beef Company. The Kovars moved to Elgin in 1979, after retiring from business. Here Ervin pursued his hobbies of ranching, fishing and hunting.

Ervin was a member of Grace Lutheran Church of Elgin and the Elgin SPJST. He is survived by his devoted wife, Alice; his sister, Esther Sharp of Richardson; nephews, John B. Lumpkin of Hitchcock, Larry Van Zimmerhanzel of Taylor, and Floyd Sharp of Houston;

Wednesday, November 10, 1993—VESTN1K/9 and one niece, Corrine Wessinger of Richardson.

Ervin was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Edna Zimmerhanzel.

Following a long and courageous battle with cancer, the Lord sent his angels for the soul of Ervin in the early morning hours, Friday, October 15.

Pallbearers were Mike Wessinger, Gary Wessinger, Thomas Lumpkin, David Sharp, Terry Stockton and Mike Wilson.

The Reverend Bryan C. Sullivan officiated at the service. Jeri Gruetzner was organist.

Interment was in the Taylor Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospices of Austin, 3710 Cedar Street,Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78705; or to the SPJST Scholarship Fund.

May he rest in Peace.

Submitted by Evelyn Gustafson

—SPJST-

Expression

of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 87, in behalf of the officers and entire membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of DOROTHY L. CHERVENKA, who passed away Wednesday, October 20, 1993, in her Temple home at the age of 75 years. She was a life-long resident of Temple.

Services were held On Monday at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple.

She was born in Temple to Joe and Grace Pitzer Holcomb. She married Edwin R. Chervenka on October 1, 1937. Mrs. Chervenka was an artist in ceramic and porcelain paintings for many years. She was a long time member of the SPJST Lodge No. 87 in Temple, where she had served in many functions for numerous years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin R. Chervenka and is survived by a son, Rod Chervenka and his wife, Marian, of Austin; one brother, Leo Etienne of Austin; and two sisters, Nila Matthews of Temple and Jody Mays of Denver, Colorado.

The family received friends Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to any orphanage or to the American Heart Association.

A private burial was held at Bellwood Memorial Park.

May she rest in eternal peace.

Respectfully submitted, Georgia Navratil Sidney Kacir

SPJSTExpression

of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge Karnes, No. 93, Hobson, Texas, in behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, ALTON H. SAIN, of Edna, Texas, who died on September 20, 1993 at his home, having attained the age of 63 years, three months and eight days.

He was born in Shiner, Texas, to Willie and Agnes Gerloff Sain. After his

father's death, his mother married Henry Walleck and moved to Karnes County.

He attended Karnes County Schools, operated the family farm, joined the U.S. Army and served in Alaska and the army reserves for eight years.

After receiving his honorable discharge, he worked in the oil fields around Alice, Texas in a service capacity until his retirement three years ago, at which time he moved to Edna, Texas.

Brother Sain was a quiet man of the outdoors, spending his retirement gardening and fishing—if he wasn't with his grandchildren playing with them, taking them to various events, or just plain baby sitting.

He is survived by his wife, Carrie Sain of Alice; daughters, Peggy Williams of Edna and Becky Buendel of Alice; a son, Mark Sain of Alice; sisters, Edna Kotzur of Campbellton and Mae Buehring of Karnes City; half brothers, Henry Wallack, Jr. of San Antonio and George Walleck of Karnes City; a stepsister, Josephine Hierholzer of Fashing and seven grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted in Rhodes Funeral Home Chapel in Karnes City by Rev. Alan Kethan, pastor of St. paul Lutheran Church, on September 22, 1993 at 4 p.m. Interment was in Karnes City Cemetery.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee L.F. Pustejovsky Werner Ahrens August W. Brosh

—SPJST-

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of Sympathy

We, the Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 91, Crosby, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother, PETER KRISTINEK. Services for Peter Kristinek, 87, of Crosby, were held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, September 30, 1993 at the Crosby United Methodist Church with the Rev. Robert Fisher officiating.

Kristinek died on Monday, the 27th in Baytown. He was a member of the Crosby United Methodist Church, an SPJST member, and an Alumni of Retiree of Exxon. Kristinek was preceded in death by his beloved wife, 011ie, and daughter, Paulette Leissner.

Survivors include a son, Claude Kristinek of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; two granddaughters, Dorci Savoy of Houston and Kristi Leissner of Crosby; and a sonin-law, Tommy Leissner, also of Crosby; several nieces and nephews and many, many friends.

Burial was at Memory Gardens in Baytown. pallbearers were Bobby Navair, Victor Harris, Floyd Wolcik, Clarence Foyt, Fred Franta, and Dalton Singleton.

Arrangements were under the directions of Streling White Chapel in Highlands.

Resolution Committee, June Anne Smesney Steazie Franta Lea Ann Franta

We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge 23, Moravia, in behalf of our entire Lodge, wish to express our sympathy to the relatives and friends of our departed brother, GEORGE C. BARBORAK, who passed away on Sunday, October 3 at Citizens Hospital in Victoria at the age of 64 years, 11 months and 21 days.

Rosary was recited on October 5th at 7 pm. at the Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Chapel and was led by Sister Mine Hrncir and Mrs. Frank (Edith) Kocurek.

The funeral mass was held on Wednesday, October 6th at 10 a.m. at Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church in Moravia. Rev. Brain Crookes officiated and interment took place in the SPJST Cemetery at Moravia.

Brother Barborak was born in Moravia on October 12, 1928. His parents were Charlie and Carrie (Konvicka) Barborak.

He attended school in Moravia and was a lifelong resident of this community. He was a member of the Catholic Church and SPJST Lodge No. 23.

Being the only child, he was preceded in death by his parents, but is survived by aunts, uncles and numerous cousins.

Pallbearers were Ronald Barborak, Hilbert J. Henke, Sylvester Janak, David Klapuch, Jesse Mendel and Ervin Neshora, Jr. Honorary pallbearers were Ben Barborak, Willie Barborak, Alphonse Besetzny, Ted Garner, Alvin Klapuch, Harry Klapuch and Franklin Konvicka.

Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee, Millie Berger, Lorene Vaculik Doraine Buch

—SPJSTExpression

of Sympathy

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We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth, Texas, on behalf of our membership, express our heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of TERYN ALISA NAUGHTON, 21 years old, of Westchester, Illinois and formerly of Berwyn, Illinois, who died on September 25, 1993 following a motorcycle accident in Miami.

Sister Teryn was a fifth year senior at Florida International University in Miami. She was an honor graduate of St. Ignatius College Preparatory School of Chicago, Illinois was she was involved in volleyball, basketball and music.

Sister Naughton earned a volleyball scholarship to Florida International University. A flutist, she won the St. Ignatius Musician of the Year Award in 1989. She was a member of Sokol Tabor, Sokol Fort Worth and SPJST Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth.

She is survived by her parents, Jon and Sister Radeen Naughton of Westchester, Illinois; a sister, Tysen Naughton; two brothers, Ryan Naughton and Justen Naughton of Westchester, Illinois; grandparents, Brother Henry and Sister Sophie Anne Banfi of Chicago, Illinois; and the late Hugh and Margaret Naughton of Chicago; aunts, nieces, cousins and many friends.

Services were held on September 29 at 10 a.m. The Funeral Mass was at Divine Infant Church in Westchester, Illinois, followed by a private interment.

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

Resolution Committee, Rose Steinman Carrie Milan Mary Pavey

of Sympathy

—SPJST-

We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth, Texas, on behalf of our membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed brother ALBERT J "POPPY" WRUBLE. He died on Thursday, September 28 , 1993 at an Arlington Hospital.

Brother Wruble was born on March 1, 1917 in Wichita Falls, Texas and had lived in Fort Worth for 60 years.

He retired from the Sullivan Truck Lines where he was a diesel mechanic until 1979.

He was a member of Heritage Baptist Church, Arlington Masonic Lodge No. 438, Maslah Shrine Temple and of Lodge No. 154 for 38 years.

He is survived by his wife, Clara Wruble of Fort Worth; a son, Ray Jones of Pasadena; a brother, Rudy Wruble of Fort Worth; two sisters, Elizabeth Gregory of Fort Worth and Frances Bailey of Reading, Pennsylvania; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Services were held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday at Shannon Rose Hill Funeral Chapel. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. Rev. George Newcomb officiated.

Pallbearers were Jason Seay, Steve Sappington, Woodrow Zack, Jimmy Zack, Roy Dorrough and Johnny Sappington, honorary pallbearer.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee, Rose Steinman Carrie Milan Mary Pavey —SPJST-

—SPJST-

Barren

Space

The hopeless stinging hurt that comes with word of sudden death has slowly softened with the passing months.

The thought that frienr'; are gone forever from this life no longer pains as once it did, unless aroused by chance remark or sudden memory.

And they would have it thus if they were here to say, for they are gone that life might be as once it was and carry onward as of old.

But still, though reason and the passing months conspire to take their presence from our minds, there is a barren space within our hearts—a certain hollowness down deep within, that never can be filled by other things.

—Richard C. Williams USN V-12 (Written in memory of our fallen service men and women following World War II)

10/VESTNiK—Wednesday, November 10, 1993

Expression of Sympathy ADOLPH (I EX) LISTVAN,

75 years of age, of Long Beach, California and formerly of Fayetteville, died September 27.

Memorial services were held Saturday,October 2 at 11 a.m. at the First

Lutheran Church in Long Beach with Rev. Ronald Kusel officiating. Family graveside services were held at Green Hill Memorial Park.

Mr. Listvan was born in Fayetteville on September 5, 1918, the son of Adolph C. and Frances (Orsak) Listvan. he was reared in Fayetteville and resided in Long Beach for 50 years, since 1943.

He was united in marriage with Florence Gray. He was a mechanic, a

veteran of World War II and was a member of First Lutheran Church.

Survivors include his wife, Florence Listvan; one daughter, Marilyn Listvan and her husband, Charles Atchley; one son, Brian Listvan and his wife, Debra; grandchildren, Erica and Rachel Listvan and Charlie and Kristi Bird; four sisters, Marie Pankratz, Leona Klemstein, Lillie Mae Santleben and Margie Bridges; and two brothers, Joseph C. and Frank

Listvan.

Adolph's brother, Jerome, was buried the same day in Houston.

The officers and members of SPJST Lodge No. 1 at Fayetteville wish to express our sympathy to the Listvan families.

Irene Polansky, Secretary —SPJST-

SUPREME LODGE SPJST Temple, Texas DEATH CLAIMS PAID IN OCTOBER 1993 11/03/93 DEATH CLAIM

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Lillie.Rpsie HeyJames L. Oehf Edward M. Nemecet Annie J. Ryan Annie Sustala Grissom Christine Garrett George C. Barborat Eddie R Maresh

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Seaton Ennis Effinger Elgin Effinger Houston Fort Worth Houston East Bernard Wharton Et Campo-Hiffje Floresviffe Cyclone Houston Dallas East Bernard Pleasanton Blessing Ennis Rowena Houston Pasadena Fort Worth yourdanton Hobson

Rosebud BleiblervillelNelsonville Snook, Houston

West Cyclone Houston Taylor Moravia Nelsonville El Campo-Hit-0*e BiedbervilleNelsonville Temp le Fayetteville Corpus Christi Crosby Pasadena New Tabor

To the Bereaved Survivors of Our Deceased Brothers and Sisters, the Supreme Lodge SPJST Expresses Its Heartfelt Sympathy.

Fraternally, 6:/e#P-11

Leonard D. Mike* Secretary-Treasurer —SPJST-

Wednesday, November 10, 1993--VESTNiK/11

Scenes from Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Club Activities

Youth Section The shaving cream fight was the best.

This year's camp was a big success. A big "thank you" goes out to everyone who helped out and especially to the adults who went to camp. Thank you, Mrs. Ann Schoenemann for doing such a good job on the crafts. I think everyone enjoyed wearing their caps and making the vases.

A very special and BIG THANK YOU goes out to Susan Skrabanek for her usual successful camp. (Of course, I helped her!) Susan does a lot of preparing and organizing for camp that deserves a lot of recognition. Also, thanks to Joni and Howard for coming out to camp and for helping out. Mr. Andrew Vavra and Mrs. Lola Vavra deserve a big thank you for coming to Camp Val Verde and providing the campers with drinks and homemade cookies.

I know that everyone had a great time at camp and can't wait until next year.

I hope to see you soon and until then, GIG 'EM AGGIES! Sincerely, Holly Suehs District One Assistant DYC (District One Summer Camp photos appear on page 12.)

—SPJST-

District One Camp at Val Verde Filled With Fun Howdy, Well, it's time once again to write another letter to the Vestnik reporting on District One Camp. Yes, I made it through my first year at Texas A&M University and I'm still trying to catch my breath from this year's camp. Camp was fun for all who attended even me.

Taking a break from A&M was just what I needed—even if it meant going to SPJST Camp.

We arrived to good 'ol Camp Val Verde on Friday, July 16. I think everyone was excited to be there and ready to have some fun. The week was filled with swimming (it was very hot), horseback riding, canoeing, archery, games, crafts, cookouts, and lots of fun. The older campers had an exciting fun-filled day on the ropes course, although some couldn't go through risking their life swinging 50 feet from a tree! (I did it! Fun! Fun!) Everyone had a great time at the party that was held on the last night of camp.

The Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Club float won second place in the Westfest parade. The theme of their entry was "Building Bridges to a Better Tomorrow."

ATTENTION YOUTH CLUB MEMBERS

Enter the 1994 Camp T-Shirt Contest Dear Youth Club Leaders and Youth Club Members, Once again, the Youth Department is sponsoring a T-shirt contest for all youth club members.

The purpose of the contest is to create an artistic design for the 1994 camp Tshirts.

The theme for this this year's T-shirts design contest will be "SPJST Joining Hands and Hearts."

Carefully read the contest rules below—and good luck with your entry.

Judging Entries will be judged on: • Overall appearance and appeal • Creativity and originality • Ability to reproduce

Prizes Grand Prize

Portable Disc Player and have his/her design on the camp T-shirt for 1994 Runner up prizes:

Ages 6-8 Walkman radio/cassette player Ages 9-11 Walkman radio/cassette player Ages 12-14 Walkman radio/cassette player Ages 15-17 Walkman radio/cassette player

Rules 1. Entries are due January 31, 1994.

2. All entries are to be original and created by the youth club member.

3. All entries becoMe the property of the SPJST. 4. Entries should be simple in design and easy to reproduce on a T-shirt 5. Ask your youth leader for an official entry form.

6. Send in your entry by January 11, 1994, to SPJST Youth Department P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503

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All participants will receive a participation certificate and 20 merit points.

Pictured above is part of the Lodge 6 youth group and their families who enjoyed an outing at Six Flags Over Texas. Youth Leader Willie Mae Scheutz and Assistant Leader Peggy Dobecka are seated.

Pictured at right is another group that attended Six Flags on the same day. Sister Mary Uptmor was presented a plaque honoring her for her previous 17 year as assistant youth leader.

Those looking on are daughter Debbie Ivy, and grandchildren Todd Ivy, Kim and Sheena Uptmor.

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Note: Grand prize winner will not be able to enter the T-shirt contest for one year following winning.

Draw your original design on an 81/2" x 11" sheet of white paper (or use the official form available from your youth leader).. Use a black pen of marker. and mail in with the information below:

Please submit this completed tag with your finished artwork.

Age

Name

IN YOUR FUTURE Participate in the SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive When: Oct. 1 - Dec. 31 How: Complete and mail the 100 Pennies form along with your contribution and receive the following-

Lodge

Address , State

City Phone (

Zip Code

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. $1—Your name in the Vestnik • $2-20 merit points and your name in the Vestnik

Youth Leader's Name This is my original artwork, not traced or copied. I understand that it becomes the property of the SPJST and will not be returned.

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Parent's Signature

Youth Club Member's Signature

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• $5 or more—A 100 Pennies Drive Appreciation Certificate, 20 merit points and your name in the Vestnik (Awards based on individual contribution)

12/VESTNiK—Wednesday, November 10, 1993

Scenes from District One Summer Camp Summer of '93 at Camp Val Verde

District One DYC Susan Skrabanek enjoys facing the challenge of the ropes course.

maiograw With steady hands and a little imagination, Jess and All suited up in their jeans and cowboy hats, these two first-time campers get ready to ride horses.

Holly work on their vases at craft time.

Here comes the snacks. Callipers enjoyed a 1, isit by Holly, Mica and Mindy take time out front +. amp ,ictiN ties to pose for a picture.

District One Director Andrew \ avra and wife, Lola.

SNOOK YOUTH CLUB MEMBERS

DIME BOX YOUTH CLUB

-.014o•S,)inkthing to remember! First-time chaperones get mitinted during the shaving cream fight.

District One campers test their aim at the archery range.

1G NEW TABOR YOUTH CLUB

10. listopad 1993---VESTNiK/13

PODPORA LIDSKOST BRATRSTVI 'east eeska Ctedni organ Sim anske Podporujici Jednoty Statu Texas. zaloiene roku 1897

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Jan Hus Tfeti cast Tem, kdo nehodnkm zpilsobem nabyli hodnosti cirkevnich, neb jinak znesvecovali povolani sve, nelibilo se, le Hus tak jedna. Nenavideli ho a jali se ho podezfivati, le pry nesmkgli dobfe o ustanovenich cirkevnich. Vinili ho z kacifstvi, k eemu2 pfieinu poskytly jim spisy Wiklefovy, jichl se Hus zastal.

Jan Wiklef byl anglickk knez a pfednagel o bohoslovi na starobylem vysokem ueeni v Oxforde. Zil asi prave v to dot* kdy Jan Milie z Kromefile v Praze kazaval. Jako Milie v Cechach, tak on zase v Anglicku nad gene horlil slovem i pismem ye prospech povzneseni livota mravniho. Nepfestal vgak jen na torn, ale poeal take uvalovati o ueeni cirkevnim. Tu pak vytkkal duchovenstvu tehdej gimu, le se odchyluje od praveho ueeni Kristova, v eem2 domnival se shledavati pfieinu nepoildka v livote duchovnim. Mel za to, 2e jen s prospechem bude, navrati-li se cirkev k pfivodnimu ueeni Kristovu.

Za tou pfleinou poeal sam ruzna zfizeni cirkevni opravovati. Ale jeho' snahy a ueeni byly v Anglicku uznany a odsouzeny jako kacifske. I byl site Wiklef zbaven sve stolice professorske, ale jinak nebyl osobne prondsledovan.

Jelikol vgak spisy jeho byly zavl'eny, dochazely prave tim velike pozornostsi. Nejen v Anglicku, ale take v jinkch zemich byly eitany. I do Prahy byly pfineseny, a to velmi zahy. Na vysokem ueeni bylo pak o nich take vykladano. Zda se, le pfinesli je do Prahy Cechove, ktefi s dcerou Karla IV., Annou, provdanou za krale anglickeho Richards, vlast Wiklefovu navgtivili- a tam take i jeho ueeni seznali. Ostatne bkvalo take zvykem, le mnozi Cechove, dokoneiv ge studia sve na universite domaci, odchazeli jegte dopinit vzdelani sveho na ueeni cizi.

Nejeden z nich putoval za tou pfieinou i do Oxfordu, a tak jmenovite byl Hustiv dilvernk osobni pfitel, mistr Jeronkm Pralskk, pfimo Wiklefovkm lakem.

V Cechach byly spisy ty dune poszovany. Sbor kanovnikii na hrade Pralskem neboli kapitola Pralska poeala vystupovati proti nim. 45 elankft neboli vynatkft z nich vybrali a pfedlolili je roku 1403. universite k posouzeni Mezi mistry nastal spor.

Hus s pfateli svkmi je zastavali namitajice, le elanky ty byly z knih Wiklefovkch vynaty a le v souvislosti v knihach jeho maji smysl jiny. Mnohem horliveji nel Hus hajili ueeni Wiklefovo gtepdn Pdlee sa Stanislav ze Znojma, oba mistfi. Nemeeti professofi vgak vetginou shodovali se zase s minenim kapitoly a chteli, aby 2adosti jeji universita vyhovela a spisy Wiklefovy odsoudila. Koneene bylo rozhodnuto, aby nikdo elankum tem Nikdo vgak nebyl stihan. Stalo se tak snad proto, le v dqbe to nastoupil po smrti Olbrama ze Skvorce novk arcibiskup Zbynek Zajic z Hasen-

burka.

Novk arcibiskup praiskk, ae' dosud mlad, byl rozgafnk a dobrk. Nechazelo mu ani upfimne vftle k dobremu a

10. fadnernu vedeni pastkfskeho uradu.

Mika vgak do to doby, ne2 byl poVolan na stolec arcibiskupskk, venoval vice pozornosti vojenstvi nel vecem duchovnim, mel mai째 vzdelani literarniho, ano vypravovalo se, le pry poeal se ueiti eisti teprve, kdyl se stal arcibiskupem. Odtud vznikla mu pfevzdivka Abecedac. Husa sobe zahy velmi oblibil. Zadal ho, aby ladne vady, kterou by shledal ye zfizenich cirkevnich, pied nim netajil. Hus peeliv jsa o povzneseni stavu duchovniho v Cechach, rad vyhovel pfani arcibiskupovu, kterkl si ho tak zamiloval, le pfi schitzich duchovenstva neboli pfi synodach ustanovoval ho i kazatelem. Hus v kazanich tech otevfene licil zpiisob livota duchovenstva, vytkkal i vady, jel shledaval. Pfi tom nedbal, le snad nemile dotkne se take osob vysoce postavenkch. Ano nevahal pravdu fici ani pfitomnemu arcibiskupovi. Byl elovek, jak fikame, otevfenk. Co na srdci, to na jazyku. Posluchaei se na neho vgak take nehnevali, nebot' nahledli, ie jedine tak mule bkti neporadkum ueinen konec a napravy se dosici.

Vedle toho byla Husovi hlavnim pitsobi gtem kaple Betlemske, v nil denne kazaval. Zahy proslavil se tak, le vzdy na sta posluchaeft spechalo na jeho kazani. Nejen lid obecnk, ale i panstvo jakol i mnozi duchovni byli dychtivi slygeti slovo Boll z fist jeho.

Snahou mistra Jana Husa nebylo vgak hlasati nee째 noveho v ueeni kfestanskem. Chtel vzdelavati lid, chtel mu vgtepovati prave pojmy o livote kfeseansky spoildanem.

Zejmena snalil se vykofeniti bludy, ktere s ueenim kfesfanskkm nikdy se nesrovnavaly. Naprava mravnosti byla tieelem jeho kazani. Sam pak vldy snalil se spofadankm livotem svS7 bkti pfikladem posluchaefn. Ani nejmengi vady nemohli mu i nejvetgi nepfatele jeho ye pfleine to vytknouti.

Nikdy nebaiil ani po jmeni, ani po tifadech, s nimi by spojeny byly hojne pfijmy. Mnozi z duchovenstva, ktefi nepojimali vzne g enk svfij fir ad pastkfskk tak, jako Hus, nenavideli ho a stelovali si na neho u arcibiskupa.

Kdyl vgak nic nepofidili, obratili se do Rima k papeli Innocentovi VII. Ten koneene k ladosti kapitoly Pralske arcibiskupovi nafidil, aby byl bedliv vymkceni bludfi, zejmena pak tech elanku ze spisti Wiklefovkch, jel byly universitou odsouzeny.

Mnozi duchovni poslechli; ktefi neuposlechli, byli trestani. To popudilo Husa a jeho pfatele, zejmena Stanisiava ze Znojma, nemalo. Nevole to eim dale tim vice se gifila. Avgak Hus i potom zachoval se veimi glechetne, nebot' ye schfizi eeskkch pfislug nikiiv university pfieinil se, aby bylo uzavreno, le nikdo nema ueiti zminenkm elankilm ze Wiklefovjrch, pokud by smysl jejich byl kacifskk nebo bludnk. Arcibiskup Zbynek v dobe to jil odvratil se od Husa, bylt' rozmrzen, le ma pro nej neptijemnosti s papeiem, a tak podafilo se tem, kdo okolo neho byli, betlemskeho kazatele nalezite osoeiti.

Rozkazal, aby v g echny spisy Wiklefovy, ktere by kdo mel, byly jemu pfedioleny ku prohlednuti,

nernalo potegilo nepfatele mistra Jana.

Vidouce, le arcibiskup nepfeje jil Husovi, zalovali na neho u papele. Zejmena uvadeli, le jeho kazani v kapli Betlemske pfisobi vktrinost.

V dobe to pfipravovana byla take zmena v nejvy ggim made cirkevnim.

Dosud byli totil dva papelove.

Kardinalove fim gti i avignongti shodli se na torn, le nebudou poslouchati toho ni onoho, nkbr2 chteli, aby svolan byl do italskeho mesta Pisy cirkevni snem neboli koncil, na nem2 by rozepfe ve pfieine dvojice papelske byly urovnany a novk papa byl zvolen.

Za tou pfieinou zadali vgecky panovniky, aby dosavadnich papela nebyli poslugni a byli napomocni koncilu. Kral Vaclav nevahal bkti jim po nebot' o co se pficinovali, po tom toulili take i Ceti horlitele: odstraniti zahubnk spor o stolec papelskS7 a povznesti cirkevni livot. Ti z jiml libily se dosavadni nepofadky, radi by byli zmafili koncil Pisanskk.

Kral vaclav v gak jich nedbal, ale chtel, aby Cechove vyhoveli kardinalum a prozatim nebyli poslugni l'adneho z obou papelit, al jak koncil rozhodne.

Jelikol arcibiskup Zbynek a jini vyggi duchovni byli proti tomy, poladal kral universitu, aby rozhodla, co poeiti. Jak ji2 bylo vypravovano, rozhodovali tu o ditlelitkch otazkach etyfi narodove.

Narod eeskk v teto otazce byl pro to, aby bylo vyhoveno krali; ostatni tfi narodove, mezi nimi bylo nejvice s Cechy nesouhlasiii, nepfejice si miti oprav v cirkvi. Tak do glo k rortrlce.

Pfi pfilelitosti to ukazalo se nejlepe, le na universite nemohou Cechove rozhodovati po vuli sve, ale le cizinci tu mail pfevahu. Telce to nesli Ceti mistfi i vgechen narod. Nyni zdala se jim bkti nejpfihodnej gi doba k oprave teto kfivdy. Hus pomoci pana Mikulage Augustinova z Prahy, kralovskeho rady, zvlagte se o ni pfieiiioval. Kral Vaclav vyhovel pfanim eesickch mistrit. Dne 18. ledna r. 1409. vydal v Kutne Hofe list, v neml prohlasil, le jest neslu gno, aby narod amec10, jen mina domiciho prava v tete, zemi, pfisvojoval si tfi hlasy ye vgech volbach a jednanich v universite, a narod teskST, spravedlivk &die tohoto kralovstvi, mei toliko hlas jeden. Proto nafidil, aby od teto doby narod eeskk ve v gech raddch, soudech, zkoug kich, volbach i jakentkoli vefejnern fizeni mel hlasy tri, ostatni narodove pak dohromady hias jeden.

Ten jest obsah pamatneho dekretu Kutnohorskeho. C echove se radovali, Nemci, ktefi ztratili nadvladu, hrozili, le odejdou z university Pralske. Avgak nic jim to nebylo platno. Ode gli tedy z Prahy a s nimi take i ti, ktefi hlasili se k tak zvanemu narodu poiskemu. Byli to take Mind, vet ginou ponemeili Slezane. Hus v kapli Betlemske mluve o tomto radostnem viterstvi Cechy, vyzjrval posluchaee, aby vdeene vzpominali pana Mikulage z Prahy, kterST zvidge mel zasluhu o to, le kral uznal ladost Cechu za spravedlivou.

Ze cizinci odstehovali se z university Pra2ske, pfestala tato bSrti sice tistavern svetovkm, ale stala se za to tistavern zemskkm, v neml ,Cechove mohli po van sve rozhodovati a nebyli ye vlastnim domove zavisli na viiii

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Ostatne v poslednich dobach byly zfizeny take university jil i v jinSich zemich, a, ae cizincu na universite Pralske tim ubkvalo, piece osvojovali si dosud pray째, jakoby Pralska universita byla zfizena jen pro ne.

Cechove majice odtud na universite vetginu, vyhoveli ladosti krale Vaclava a slibili, le nebudou poslouchati papel Rehofe. Koncil v Pise prohlasiv, le oba dosavadni papelove jsou nehodni, aby byli v eele cirkve, zvolil za noveho papele Alexandra V. SPORY MISTRA JANA HUSA S ARCIBISKUPEM A PAPEZEM. Ti, kdo touzili po naprave v cirkvi, tegili se, le koncil Pisanskk ueini ve pfleine to l'adouci krok, lee bohuiel sklamali se. Nebot' jednoty v cirkvi nebylo dosaleno, protole dosavadni papelove, Benedikt XIII. a ft ehof XII., neuznali za spravriSi cirkevni snem Pisanskk a ditstojenstvi sykch nevzdali se. Jelikol koncil zvolil noveho papele, byli pak misto dvou papelit tfi. Po smrti Alexandra V., jen byl od Pisanskeho koncilu zvolen, stal se nastupcem jeho Jan XXIII., kterj, v g im pravern byl za nejnehodnej gtho ze vgech techto tfi papelft povalovan, nebot' jeho zpitsob livota b y ! pohor g enim vgemu kfesfanstvu. V cirkvi nastala doba nejhlubgiho tipadku. Nepotadku tech bylo Oa째 v Cechach zejmena k rozhodnej gimu vystoupeni proti tern, kdo snalili se o napravu v duchovnim.

Arcibiskup pralskk Zbynek stranil ji2 tipine tem knelim, ktefi libovali si ve svatokupectvi. Znova rozkazal, aby nikdo neueil naukam Wiklefovkm, zapovedel i v gecka kazani v kaplich, col namifeno bylo zejmena proti Husovi, jako kazateli v kapli Betlemske. Koneene nafidil, aby knihy Wiklefovy byly spaleny. Av gak Hus kazal dale, povaluje zapoved za nespravedlivou, ano i proti duchu cirkevnimu. Arcisiskup Zbynek popuzovan jsa od nepfatel oprav, nedbal jii ani pfini kralova, ani vefejneho dobrozdani Pralske university, ale dal knihy Wiklefovy dne 16. 6ervence roku 1410. spaliti v dome arcibiskupskem na Male Strang . Kdyl knihy hofely, bylo hluene zpivano "Te Boha chvalie" a zvoneno na veiich jako za mrtve.

Domnivalf se arcibiskup, le tim skoneeny budou v geky rozepfe, ztravi-li ohen spisy Wiklefovy. Ale naopak ueinen byl tim poeatek k novkm boufim, nebot' lid poznav jil upfilmne snahy Husa a jeho pfatel, velice se rozhneval na arcibiskupa a jeho kneze, posmegne o nich mluvil, hanlive zpival. "Zajic, biskup Abeceda, spalil knihy nic neveda, co je v nich napsano," bylo po ulicich vefejne prozpevovano.

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Learn Czech With Us 10th Lesson. Revision Exercises.

Form sentences on the given model: I. Kniha je na stole L. sg. v take.

L. sg. vlak student jsou namesti stena kino mesto dtim utitel nadraZi tabule Brno jidelna obraz koberec universita mapa salt kniha Tampa prodavae fotografie strop (Kim mlekarna mesto autobus navgteva obraz tiida zavazadlo slovo Karel, ulice papir tkola dopis kava lod'ka podlaha koberec pokoj autobus iidle mapa Smichov feka Praha kolej 2. Karel Mina( ;cowl eernou S. sg. dava dlouhV slovo cvieeni pite [014 taRa veeeie dobrV pekn9r obraz fotografie velk slovnik zavazadlo

na stet'.

A. sg stena podlaha papir namesti tabule nadraii

3. To jsou ti Int dotrii kamarddi.

N. pl.

Victim ty me dobre kamarddy.

A. pl. tvtij velkV star* bratr ufitel mesto nat dobrV milV divka obraz otec vat pekn9 mlad9 maz student studentka

4. Fill in the verb in the correct form: Bydlim v Praze. Honza take Praze.

Marie prodava mleko.

Prodavaeky mleko.

Eva snicla kavu. Vy take kavu?

Rano be2im na tramvaj. Studenti take........ na tramvaj.

Karel easto pile dopisy. ne east° dopisy.

Honza jde domu. Ty jegte ne Studenti eekaji na autobus. Alena take na autobus.

Pan Novak pije pivo. Studenti ne pivo.

Babieka nespi dlouho. Ja a Honza velmi dlouho.

Co ete g? zajimavou knihu.

5. Fill in the accusative of the pronoun in brackets: sly g im ho dobfe (on).

Hledarn dlouho (vy).

Divam se na (ty). tekam na (ona).

Nevidim (ty).

Poslouchame (on).

Ueim eegtinu (ona).

Vidime doble (oni).

Slygite aá)?

6. Put into the singular: Mame velke a pane pokoje. Na ulici eekaji ml dobItl kamaradi. Cteme odborne knihy. Ve slovniku hledame telka slova. Studenti pisi domaci cvieeni. Bereme si pera a pi geme adresy na dopisy. Studentky mail v take knihy a se gity, slovniky, kuliekova pera, eervene tu2ky a take cis short, without -- nu: tahnu --tahnout zamknu zamkl, sednu si sedl si, rozhodnu rozhodl, poslechnu --poslechl, starnu star', slabnu -slabl, lhn si lehl si) minu minout minul (there is a vowel in front of --nu; the past participle takes --nu--: usnu usnout --usnul; but also: stane se -- stat se -- stalo se, similarly dostanu, prestanu, zustanu; zapomenu zapomenout --zapomnel, vzpomenu) zafnu zafit zafal (vezmu vzit --vzal, pfijmu pfijmout pfijal; the rest are rare verbs) 3rd class -- ju kryt kryl (rOt kryju myl, pit --pil, bit, lit, 21t, git; obuju obout

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zavfit, pf. — close, shut, otevfit, pf. — open, tisknout, impf. -- press, print, tahnout, impf. — pull, draw, zamknout, pf. — lock, sednout si, pf.

— sit down, rozhodnout, pf. — decide, poslechnout, pf. — listen, obey, starnout, impf. — grow old, slabnout, impf. — grow weak, lehnout, pf. — lie down, minout, pf. — pass, go by, zapomenout, pf. — forget vzpomenout, pf. — remember, recall, usnout, pf. — fall asleep, stat se, pf. — happen, become, dostat, pf. — get, obtain, receive, pfestat, pf. — stop, zustat, pf. — stay, remain, zaeit, pf. — begin, start, pfijmout, pf. — receive, accept, krj/t, impf. — cover, bit, impf.

— beat, lit, impf. — pour, Et, impf. — live, sit, impf. — sew, obout, pf. — put on shoes, zout, pf. — take off shoes, prat, impf. — wish, hrat, impf.

— play.

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CZECH HERITAGE SOCIETY OF TEXAS

Attention U.S. Veterans of Texas and Czech Ancestry The Czech Heritage Society of Texas 2. If possible, place a 2" x 3" photois in the process of compiling a book for graph, preferably in uniform, in the envepublication on U.S. military veterans of lope with the application form. Copies Texas and Czech ancestry. of photographs, called "wallet size" can In order that the Society include as be made at almost any place you have many veterans as possible, the your photographs developed. deadline for receiving entries • T A 0 Please do not cut down for the volume is *It your original photos December 31, 1993.

O yourself or send your Vestnik readers are only copy. Photos encouraged to enter %. could get lost or the names of their a ••• damaged in the friends, relatives— in mail. Also, do not or themselves—in a .4 send photocopies. book that will keep No matter how the names and fight- t) good they look, ing spirits of our they do not reproCzech-Texan veterans * duce ina quality manalive for all future genner when printed. erations. The following 0 3. If the veteran is guidelines need to be folT 116' deceased, give date of death lowed in order to keep expenses and details of place of burial. down: 4. If veteran is living, give present 1. Answer the following questions. address and included any other informaType or print on a good grate of 8 1/2" x tion of interest such as wife'S name, 11" white paper: number of children, occupation, unusual • Full name hobby, or some event that took place • Date of Birth when in service.

• Place of Birth 5. A half-page will be accepted for • Parents' Name each veteran's write up, so make your • Education (Schools/places) write-up brief and concise, including only • Rank and Serial No. basic details.

• Place of Enlistment (Orders) 6. Mail your completed resumes to • Theater of Operations Ed Baca, 9822 Carlow, La Porte, Texas • Battles Fought in 77571.

• List of Medals 7. Remember, if you don't do it, your • Wounded or not Czech veteran's record may not be • Date of Discharge remembered.

• Date of death (if deceased) Sincerely, • Current address (if alive) Robert Janak, CHS President • Any other information of interest SPJST--

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--obul, zuju; pleju prat -- pia', smeju se -- smat se -- smal se, hraju hrat --hral; other verbs are rare) kupuju kupovat kupoval (dekuju, studuje, nastupuju, opakuju, ly‘Zuju and many other verbs; very producive type) VOCABULARY: nest, impf. - carry, vezt, impf. - carry by a vehicle, transport, lezt, impf. — climb, crawl, vest, impf. — lead, guide, rust, impf.

— grow, pfat, impf. — wash (linen), zvat, impf., pozvat, pf. — invite, koupat, impf. — bathe, impf. — swim, mazat, impf. — oil, grease, spread (butter on bread), poslat, pf. — send, eesat, impf. — comb, ukazat, pf. — show, point, plakat, impf. — weep, That, impf. — (to tell a lie, obleci, pf.

— put on, dress, svleci, pf. — take off, strip, uteci, pf. — run away, flee, pomoci, pf. — help, umfit, pf. — die,

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LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND Sunday, November 14—Free Dance by Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six Plus Two, 2 until 6 p.m.

Monday, November 22—American Legion Meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, December 4—SUPERGAMES, 7 p.m.

Sunday, December 5—Monthly lodge meeting, including installation of 1994 officers, 2 p.m.

SPJST CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY

(Game night every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP1-74615-1395-8; AL-00061-9887-0) LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD iday, November 12—Social Night, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, November 14—Annual Appreciation Day for Lodge Volunteers; Registration starts at noon; Dinner at 12:30; Games throughout the afternoon; Supper at 5:30 p.m.

Friday, November 19—Social Night, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, November 26—Closed "Happy Thanksgiving" For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6, please call George Straten at (817) 826-5863.

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 Sunday, November 14—Lee Roy Matocha; dance from 4-8 p.m.; Polkas and Waltzes Saturday, November 20—Joe Orsak and Special F/X; dance from 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Saturday, November 27—Branded Hearts; dance from 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. *** LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS Tuesday, November 9—Lodge Meeting at 6:30 p.m.

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.)

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 (Bingo every Wednesday night at 7:30. Adult lodge meetings are every second Sunday of the month at 4 p.m. The Youth Club meets at 5 p.m *** LODGE NO. 35, ELK Saturday, November 13—Neon Texas Sunday, November 14—SPJST Pavelka Cemetery Association meeting at 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 20—Dakota Saturday, November 27—Midnite Rodeo Saturday, December 4—Straight From the Heart Saturday, December 11—Dakota (Lodge No. 35, Elk features dancing every Saturday from 8:30-12:30. Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of the month, unless otherwise noted.) ***

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 Wednesday, November 17—Annual Meeting; Election of officers. Refreshments to be served.

Sunday, December 5—Christmas Social SPJST Hall. Catered meal; members bring desserts, chips or dips. Live music. $2 cover charge. Installation of officers.

Friday, December 10—El Campo Memorial Hospital Christmas Party.

(Games every Monday night at 7:30 p.m.; Games License No. 3000-72-8240-0).

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LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN Sunday, November 14—Battle Dance ($6 per person) Music by Bobby Jones Czech Band and Central Texas Sounds; 3-8 p.m.

Sunday, November 21—Lee Roy Matocha 3-7 p.m. ($5 per person) Sunday, November 28—Battle Dance ($6 per person) Music by Jodie Mikula and Vrazels Polka Band; 2-7 p.m.

Sunday, December 12—Battle Dance ($6 per person) Music by Leo Majek and Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six Plus 2 (Christmas Dance); 2-7 p.m.

(For rentals and reservations, call Irene Helgren at (512) 285-4534. Band Bookings: Artis Monson at (512) 285-3711. Most of our Saturday night dances are held from 8:30 until 12:30.)

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Saturday, November 13—Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five Saturday, November 15—Board Meeting Saturday, November 20—Vrazel Polka Band Sunday, November 21—R.V.O.S. No. 5 Meeting, 4 p.m.

Saturday, November 27—Fritz Hodde and Faulous Six Saturday, December 4—King of Swing Saturday, December 11—Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five

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LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Saturday, November 13—Youth Dance and Social Saturday, November 20—Carter-Haffmann Wedding Dance; Music by Backroads Saturday, November 27—Private Dance Flag Hall is located 10 miles east of Temple, off Highway 53. For more information regarding hall bookings or to reserve Flag Hall, please contact Louise Zavodny at 985-2556. ***

LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Thursday, November 11—Annual Meeting, 8 p.m.; Election of officers; Youth Club meeting at 7 p.m.

Friday, November 12—Loaded Gun (C/W); 8:30-12:30; $3 per person Saturday, November 20--Private Rental Saturday, December 4—Private Party Sunday, December 5—Private Party Thursday, December 9—Lodge Meeting, 8 p.m. Installation of 1994 officers; Youth Cllub meeting at 7 p.m.

Friday, December 10—Private Party Saturday, December 11—Private Christmas Party Sunday, December 12—Lodge 25 and RVOS No. 51 Christmas Party; 4 p.m. (Members bring pastries) Chile and trimmings furnished by the lodge (Local lodge meetings are the second Thursday Pf ach, TC"! tkat 8 P,T. 1110(91.102-

(Seaton Star Hall is located five miles east of Temple, just off of Highway 53. All Saturday dances are from 8-12 p.m. To make reservations for the New Year's Eve Dance (music by Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six), please call Gladys Marek (817) 773-3914 or write Route Three, Box 844, Temple, Texas 76501. ***

LODGE NO. 66, WACO Saturday, November 13—Cherokee Rose Saturday, November 20—Billy Roy and Heart of the Night Sunday, November 21—Lodge Meeting; Adults meet at 2; Youth meet at 1:30 Friday, November 26—Cherokee Rose Saturday, November 27—Scott Ivy and Country Gold Saturday, December 4—Private Party Saturday, December 11—SPJST Lodge 66 Christmas Party LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY (Lodge business meetings are held on the'first Tuesday of each month. Game nights are every Thursday and Saturday from 7-10 p.m. Permit No. 1-75-1052324-8. "Barbara's 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.) ***

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Saturday, November 20—South Texas Crystals Saturday, November 27—The Boot Leg Band (C/W) Saturday, December , 1 Due West (C/W) Saturday, December 11—Heart of Texas (C/W) Saturday, December 18—Haysl p Brothers (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. 87, TEMPLE Wednesday, November 10 —Lodge Meeting, 7 p.m. ***

LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Saturday, November 13—Rental "15th" Sunday, November 14—Fraternal Council Meeting hosted by W.O.W. at Lodge No. 84 Monday, November 15—Lodge Meeting Saturday, November 20—Dance, featuring the Country Boys, $5 admission Saturday, November 27—Rental "15th" Sunday, November 28—Decorate for Christmas Saturday, December 4—Dance-Harvesters, Admission: $5 Saturday, December 11—Open ***

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).

Saturday, November 13—Bobby Lane from Nebraska; Big Band Music; Dress Code; $10 per person Friday, November 19—Buddy Kirk; Big Band Sound; Dress Code; $8.50 per person Saturday, November 20—Lee Roy Matocha, Polkatime, $5 per person Saturday, November 27—Jack Melick, "The Piano Man," Big Band Music; Dress Code; $10 per person Saturday, December 4—Kinghts of Dixie; Ballroomand Variety; $6 per person Saturday, December 11—Gus Lindemann; Ballroom and Variety; Dress Code - Christmas Dance

LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Saturday, November 13—Reckless Saturday, November 20—Firecreek Thursday, November 24—Debonaires (Thanksgiving Eve) Saturday, December 4—Debonaires Saturday, December 11—Backroads (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, Longview, 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, November 13—Lazy River Saturday, November 20—Cross Fire Saturday, November 27—Treadin' Water Saturday, December 4—Country Junction Saturday, December 11—Savanna (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.)

For reservations, call (713) 869-5767.

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LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH Sunday, November 21—St. Thomas Men's Club Dance with music by the Country Boys of Ennis Saturday, December 4—Metroplex Lodges Christmas Party (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.) *** LODGE NO. 107, FLORESVILLE (Lodge 107 monthly meetings are the second Sunday of every month at 4 p.m. at the lodge hall, unless otherwise noted.) *** 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.)

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). ***

LODGE NO. 187, ROUND ROCK Friday, November 12—Debonaires Saturday, November 13—O.M. Brown Friday, November 19—Lonesome Dove Saturday, November 20—People's Choice Friday, November 26—O.M. Brown Saturday, November 27—Debonaires Friday, December 3—Lonesome Dove Saturday, December 4—Texas Fever (Private party room available. For more information, call Albert at 255-8157.) ***

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

LODGE NO 133, SAN ANTONIO Sunday, November 21—Thanksgiving Dinner at 12:30 p.m. Lodge meeting will follow dinner.

All 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. 191, LUFKIN Tuesday, November 9---C&W Lessons Wednesday, November 10—Cloggers Friday, November 12—Polka Club Saturday, November 13—President Ball Monday, November 15—Squares Practice Tuesday, November 16—C&W Lessons Wednesay, November 17—Cloggers

LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON Sunday, November 14—October Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m.

Sunday, December 12—Annual Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m.

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

LODGE NO. 202, JOURDANTON Tuesday, November 9—Lodge Meeting at the Stage Stop Restaurant, located on W. Hwy. 97 in Pleasanton; 6:30 p.m.

LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH Sunday, November 14—Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m. ***

LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA Saturday, November 13—River Road Boys (C/W) Wednesday, November 17—Monthly Lodge -JvieetIn.g2.2

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