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"CHANGING TO MEET THE CHANGING NEEDS OF FRATERNALISTS"

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

BENEVOLENCE

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

BROTHERHOOD

Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 VOLUME 82 NUMBER 7 ISSN-07458800 February 16, 1994

SPTST presents Tanua111 Running Back Club

1994 Sales Incentive r'roeram eu orts Individual Goals and Team Obj cti ves Congratulations to our January Top Producers. This is the first month of our new sales incentive program. One of the regular checkpoints of the program will he the monthly "Running Back Club." The cluh will identify volunteer sales representatives who have achieved one of three levels of sales leadership.

In order to be recognized in one of three categories, a specified number of written insurance applications are required: Team Player (Two Insurance Applications), Group Leader (Four Insurance Applications), and Superstar (Six Insurance Applications).

Sales representatives who achieve one of these levels will have their photo-

graph appear on the cover of the Yestnik.

As you can see from this month 's cover, we have 16 sales representatives in the Team Players' Circle, and two each in the Group Leaders' and Superstars' Circle.

Many people have asked why we selected football terminology for the 1994 Sales Representatives' Incentive Program. The answer is simple. We wanted to use a theme that would promote teamwork as an essential element to success. Success through a spirit of teamwork effects not only the sales representatives but also the local lodges, their officers and members. How? By obtaining new members and insurance

for the Judges, we all benefit in SPJST. We hope that you enjoy the new form at that we have selected for our monthly incentive program and that you will share in our enthusiasm as we look forward to the results of our "Quarterback Club" which will be published at the end of each quarter, beginning with sales as of March 31.

Fraternally,

~lu___ Bernard M. Gebala, FIC Vice President -SPJST-

''We wanted to use a theme that would promote teamwork as an essential element to success."

Two Insurance Applications Written ,, ..

Bobby Wuensche 48 - Beyersville

Frank Pajestka, Jr. 80 - Holland

Lorenda Baldwin 139 - Danbury

Joe Krenek 172 - Pasadena

Ladis Navratil 87 - Temple

Kay Lynn Kovar 25 - Ennis

Ray Pilgrim Frankie Vanek 40 - El Campo/Hillje 40 - El Campo/Hillje

Four Insurance Applications Written

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Freddie Kaluza 54 - West

Ben Jarma 84 - Dallas

O.D. Otte 195 - Wills Point

William Rollwitz 4() - Rowena

Charles Garrett 97 - Victoria

Susan Hoelscher 151 - Wharton

Jerome Hlavaty 153 - LaSalle

Michael Kaiser 29 - Taylor

Six Insurance Applications Written

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Diane Howle 184 - Centerville

Albin Machu 29 - Taylor

Martha Broz 160 - San Angelo

Evelyn M.ikeska 196 -Houston West

2/VESTNIK-Wednesday, February 16, 1994

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

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ROUTE 2, BOX 99, LITTLEFIELD, TX 79339 (806) 299-1264 DISTRICT V - MILDRED HOLEMAN, CHMN., 1006 CHANTILLY LN., HOUSTON, TX 77018 (713) 683-0018 DISTRICT VI - MICHAEL AHLSTROM, VICE CHAIRMAN, 407 TAOS STREET, VICTORIA, TX 77904 (512) 578-3279 DISTRICT VII - DOMINIC F. NETEK, SR., 3907 SKYLARK, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78210 - (512) 532-3916 FINANCE COMMIT TEE DISTRICT I - ERNEST WENTRCEK, V. CHMN., 1530 BENNETT, BRYAN, TX 77802 - (409) 8224226 DISTRICT II - ARLEEN MAYEUX, 5314 QUAIL HOLLOW DRIVE, TEMPLE, TX 76501 - (817) 986-2952 DISTRICT III - AL KERCHO. 436 BROOKVIEW, HURST, TX 76054 - (817) 282-5065 DISTRICT IV - HERMAN D. WEISE, 6006 FM HWY. 765, SAN ANGELO. TX 76905 - (915) 6539890 DISTRICT V - ALVIN J. SEFCIK, 1409 AUSTIN, LaMARQUE, TX 77568 - (409) 935-3919 DISTRICT VI - RITA VANEK, SCTY., P.O. BOX 901, EL CAMPO, TX 77437 - (409) 543-6220 DISTRICT VII - MONTA FOSTER, CHMN., 911 E. GONZALES, YOAKUM, TX 77995 - (512) 2935471(H); (512) 293-5624 (Ranch)

DIRECTORS

INSURANCE COMMITTEE DISTRICT 1 - SUSAN SKRABANEK, ROUTE 2, BOX 13. CALDWELL, TX 77836 - (409) 272-3440 DISTRICT II - LADIS NAVRATIL, 1 E. YOUNG, TEMPLE. TX 765(11 - (817) 773-4644 DISTRICT III - BEN JARMA, CHMN., 9512 LEASIDE DR., DALLAS, TX 75238 - (214)348-1514 DISTRICT IV - LEONARD JANSA, V. CHMN..

- 6617 PLAINVIEW DRIVE, SAN ANGELO, TX (915) 658-8045.

DISTRICT - HELEN HEG WOOD, SECTY..

6702 LINDY ANN LN., HOUSTON, TX 77008 (713) 864-0489 DISTRICT VI - JEROME J. HLAVATY, BOX 174, LOL1TA, TX 77971 ins-mica VII - POLLY BAYER. ROUTE 4, BOX 166, FLORESVILLE TX 78114 - (512) 393-7257

ANDREW VAVRA DISTRICT I

STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES

Office Phone: (817) 773-1575 Home Phone: (817) 778-3720

JERRY MIKULAS FINANCIAL SECRETARY Office Phone: (817) 773-1375 Home Phone: (817) 773-295(1

SIDNEY KACIR LEGAL ADVISOR Office Phone: (817) 778-5228 P.O. Box 5119 Temple, Texas 76505

Home Phone: (409) 272-8043 Rt. 2. Box 37, Caldwell, TX 77836

WILLIE E. KOHUTEK DISTRICT II Home Phone: (817) 593-4115 Rt. 2. Box 320. Buckholts, TX 76518

CYRILL (SID) POKLADNIK DISTRICT III Office Phone: (214) 741-1874 2924 Elm St., Dallas, TX 75226 Home Phone: (214) 686-86(14 Home: 3924 Barnes Bridge Rd. Dallas, TX 75228

STANLEY BROZ DISTRICT IV Home Phone: (915) 442-3271 P.O. Box 33, Lowake. TX 76855

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DISTRICT VI Home Phone: (512) 578-2687 1009 Northg,ate, Victoria, TX 77904

BOB BAYER DISTRICT VII Home Phone: (210) 393-7257 Route Four, Box 166, Floresville, Texas 78114 PUBLICATION COMMITTEE

DISTRICT I - MELVIN H. SKRABANEK, SEC. P.O. BOX 490, CALDWELL, TX 77836 - (409) 567-3664 DISTRICT II - LAVERNE CABLA, ROUTE 3.

BOX 600, TEMPLE, TX 76501 - (817) 985-2354 DISTRICT III - BESSIE PETR, V. CHMN.. 5406 MORN1NGSIDE, DALLAS, TX 75206 - (214) 82635;7 DISTRICT IV - ANGELINE KRISTINEK, CHMN., ROUTE 7, BOX 834, LUBBOCK, TX 79401 - (806) 763-0047 DISTRICT V - LORENDA BALDWIN, ROUTE 7, BOX 15. ALVIN, TX 77511 - (713) 585-4118 DISTRICT VI - HELEN KELNER, 911 AVE. K, ROSENBERG, TX 77471 - (713) 342-2624 DISTRICT VII - BETTY JURICA, ROUTE 2, BOX 899, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78410 - (512) 2659018 BY-LAW COMMITTEE DISTRICT I - DONNIE V1CTORICK, P.O. BOX 85, SNOOK, TX 77878 - (409) 272-3265 DISTRICT II - RONNIE RIEGER, ROUTE 2, BOX 352-2000 87-B. COUPLAND, TX 78615 - (512) DISTRICT III - JOHNNIE KR1ZAN, SCTY., ROUTE 2, WEST, TX, 76691 DISTRICT

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Times Change; Principles Don A Day to Remember ..

It's easy to rush from day to day, never stopping to reflect on the life and times of people gone by. Next Monday, February 21, is Presidents' Day-a work day for some; a vacation for others. Moreover, it's an opportunity for us to pause and commemorate the lives of two of our nation's great presidents-George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.

Born February 22, 1732, George Washington acquired early in life a distaste for a political system lacking in both leadership and principles.

Washington's resentment was further heightened by the arrogance displayed by his British commanders while he served in the Virginia militia during the French and Indian War. As the commander of the Continental Army, General Washington proved to he an uncommonly resourceful general, keeping his ragtag together army through years of defeat, retreat, and hard winters to outlast the British and finally prevail at Yorktown in 1781. Here, as in all his life, Washington earned resect for his judgement, dignity, and leadership.

Retiring to Mount Vernon after the war, he was later compelled to return to public life in order to help chart a course for our fledgling democracy. In 1787, he presided over the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, which framed the presidency with him in mind.

He went on to become the only president ever elected unanimously in the electoral college-and he did it twice.

As president, Washington successfully implemented his executive powers and made it his job to mediate between conflicting groups and opinions. Although it ran counter to the prejudices aroused by the war, Washington did not hesitate to make a treaty cementing peace with Great Britain. He believed that principle was everything and that national policy had to have moral value.

Abraham Lincoln was also a man of principle. Born in a log cabin in Kentucky on February 12, 1809, Lincoln acquired barely a year of formal education while growing up, although he did learn to write and developed a fondness for reading. At age 19, Lincoln worked his way down the Mississippi River and came away appalled at slavery.

As our nation's 16th President, Abraham Lincoln expressed and believed in the grand idea that all men are created equal. Moreover, he stated his beliefs in simple, yet eloquent words-as he did when he addressed the 166th Ohio Regiment late in the summer of 1864.

After stressing that a Union victory in the conflict would perpetuate a "great and free government," he made a humble appeal to the battle-scarred soldiers.

"I beg you to remember this," he said, "not merely for my sake, but for yours, I happen, temporarily, to occupy the White House.. J.am:a.1iving-witness--that ana t'

your children may look to come here as my father's child , has."

Lincoln's simple creed-by which he lived-is crowded with truth, right and justice. It is as follows: "I am not bound to win, but I am hound to be true: I am not bound to succeed, but I am bound to live up to what light I have. I must stand with anybody that stands right-stand with him while he is right and part with him when he goes wrong."

Apart from George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, the United States has produced a galaxy of great men and women in various fields of human endeavor. Within our own ranks, the SPJST has also been fortunate to have had its share of leaders and visionaries.= men and women who have championed the principles of integrity and equality in support of our fraternal system.

Certainly, fraternalism has been a source of strength to so many SPJST members over the years. In many of our lodges, for example, members have found warmth and comfort in working and socializing together. They have developed faith in each other and have been able to extend a helping hand to their brothers and sisters in need.

The fraternalism of our lodges is symbOlic of a larger and deeper fellowship which we strive to create in the modem world. For that reason, our law-making bodies recognize fraternal organizations as public benefactors-as vital components of our great democracy.

"Within our own ranks, the SPJST has also been fortunate to have had its share of leaders and visionaries."

Lodge Officers' Workshop The Vestnik received a notice from the office of the Supreme Lodge President this past week to remind all of our lodge officers to make plans to attend the I_ocal Lodge Officers' Annual Workshop on Saturday, March 12, 1994.

The workshop will be hosted by SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton. Registration begins at 9 a.m. The program will run from 10 a.m. until noon, followed by a light lunch, with the program resuming at 1 p.m. and running until 2 p.m.

The 1993 Lodge Incentive Program Awards Dinner will follow at 3 p.m. at Lodge 24, Cyclone. For more detailed information on either the workshop or the dinner, please refer to the information packet that was mailed to your lodge president or contact the President's Office at 1 (800) 72-SPJST. *** Planning is Important ...

This business of planning and participating in spring district meetings is important in that these sessions provide us with the chance to review the work of the past and make plans for the future.

To date, Districts Two, Three and Five have posted dates for their upcoming spring meetings. Other dates will be posted on page three as they are received.

LL-SPIT -

Wednesday, February 16, 1994—VESTNiK/3

From the Vice President's Office

From the President's Office

The SPJST Monthly Insurance Report

SPJST to Host State Tarok Tournament February 19 at Lodge 29, Taylor

As Of 1/31/94 MONTH-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR * INSURANCE WRITTEN AND ISSUED * APPS.

DIST. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9

7 22 16 11 22 13 1 3

Totals:

95

INS. WRITTEN

INS. ISSUED

$50,000.00

$35,000.00 $320,000.00 $112,500.00 $410,000.00 $202,000.00 $200,000.00 $25,000.00 0 S1,304,500.00

$590,000.00 $192,500.00 $640,000.00 $557,000.00 $632,000.00 $25,000.00 $32,500.00 $2,719,000.00

Family Fun and Important SPJST Dates February 19

Spring DYC Meeting

February 19

State Tarok Tournament at Lodge 29, Taylor

February 27

Tarok Tournament at Lodge 40, El Campo-Hilije

March 5

State Straight Dominoes Tournament at Lodge 15, Buckholts

March 12

Lodge Officers Workshop at Lodge 47, Seaton

March 12

Recognition and Incentive Award Banquest, Lodge 24, Cyclone

March 13

District Two Spring Meeting at Lodge 47, Seaton

March 13

District Five Spring Meeting at Lodge 172, Pasadena

March 15

Quarterly Youth Reports Due to State Youth Leader

March 19

State "42" Dominoes Tournament at Lodge 47, Seaton

March 18-20

Youth Leaders' Workshop

April 23

(Date Change) State Horseshoe Tournament at Lodge 66, Waco

April 24

District Three Spring Meeting at Lodge 92, Fort Worth

June 3-5

LIT Workshop

August 6-7

SPJST State Royalty and Youth Achievement Day —SPJST-

INTERESTRATES

SPJST

ANNUITY I

MORTGAGE INTEREST RATES

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

5.80% Annualized Effective 2-1-94 through 3-31-94

INTEREST RATE FOR UNIVERSAL LIFE 6.75 % Annualized Effective 2-1-94 through 3-31-94

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State

Bernard M. Gebala, FIC Vice President —SPJST-

5% Annualized Effective 2-1-94 through 3-31-94

Eighth Place players will receive a deck of Tarok cards.

SPJST membership is required to participate in the State Tournaments.

We are looking forward to seeing you there.

Fraternally, - Frank Klinkovsky, State FAC

FAC Presents Rule Changes for 1994 SPJST State Tournaments

Fraternally,

(Certificates Issued Prior to 4-1-93)

The SPJST State Tarok Tournament will he February 19, 1994 at SPJST Lodge No. 29, Taylor. Your registration needs to be called in to give us an idea of how much food will he needed. We will start registration at 9 a.m. with play beginning at 10 a.m.

Trophies and prizes will be awarded to the top four winners after six rounds of play. The Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and

RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Home or Farm Mortgages: 6 3/4% for 1 to 7 years 7% for 8 to 15 years 7 1/4% for 16 to 20 years Mortgages on Qualified Owner-Operated Business Real Estate 81/4% for 10 years 8 1/2% for 11 to 15 years

A change for 1994 will be made as to how the lodge trophy winners will he determined. It was suggested to award the trophy to the lodge with the highest total number of points or games of all players from a given lodge. This should increase participation because the more players that you have from your lodge, the better chance you would have to win.

In the 1994 tournaments, there will not he a limit as to how many players or teams can enter from any lodge. This will include taroks, straight dominoes or "42" and the horseshoe tournaments. We encourage local lodges to have a practice night and decide on partners and to prac-

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tice with that partner.

The only requirement will be that players must he SPJST members and they must register their name with the State FAC at least seven days before the tournament date.

Please discuss this at your meetings and pass this information on to other lodge members as we would like to see a full house at each tournament. Make plans to he there and enjoy the day with us.

Fraternally, Frank Klinkovsky, State FAC

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News and Updates

Lodge 172, Pasadena to Host District Five Spring Meeting March 13 To All Lodges in District Five, Members and Guests, You are cordially invited to the District Five Spring Meeting that will be hosted by Lodge 172, Pasadena, on Sunday, March 13. Times are as follows: Lunch 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

12 noon - 1 p.m. — Social 1 p.m. — Business Meeting Lodge 172 is located at 3609 Preston in Pasadena, Texas. The phone number is (713) 487-3297.

A roast beef and sausage dinner, including all of the trimmings, will be available for $2.50 per plate. We are asking that each member bring their special pastry to complement the meal.

Likewise, any item that you would like to contribute as a door prize will be greatly appreciated. These door prizes will he awarded at the end of the meeting.

We also invite all 50-year members,

75 7 year members and members who have achieved the age of 96 and have paid-up certificates to attend. All of you who were selected as fraternalists of the year from your home lodges are also encouraged to attend. You are all welcome to bring a member or a friend with you to the District Five meeting.

Again, please circle that date on your calendar—March 13, 1994. I hope that you can join us for a good day of fellowship with your fraternal sisters and brothers. We need to join hands together to achieve a better understanding of our SPJST. We have a great society—let's keep it that way.

See all of you on March 13, 1994 in Pasadena.

Fraternally yours, Evelyn Mikeska • District Five President

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ATTENTION LODGE REPORTERS

The deadline for accepting news, photographs and advertisements for the Vestnik is one week prior to the Wednesday publication date.

To fax your news items, dial (817) 774-7447.

Thank you for your attention.

4/VESTNiK—Wednesday, February 16, x1994

Make Plans to Attend the Lodge Officers' Workshop on Saturday, March 12 at SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton 1993 Recognition and Incentive Awards Dinner to follow at 3 p.m. at SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone

District Five Presents Minutes of 1993 Spring Meeting March 14, 1993 The District Five Spring Meeting was held on March 14, 1993 and hosted by Lodge 88, Houston. District Five President Evelyn Mikeska called the meeting to order at 1:10 p.m. Colors were presented by John Buri, Leslie Watkins and Eric Zucha. National anthems were sung by (English) Fred Buri and District Five Youth, accompanied by Carolyn Fillip and (Czech) Helen Hegwood, accompanied by Naomi Spencer.

President of Lodge 88, Jerry Ermis, offered a welcome to all. First Vice President Monte Baldwin thanked Lodge 88 for hosting the day and for providing the lunch. The baked chicken was great and a welcome change. He also thanked the Youth for helping with the pastry.

Second Vice President Mary Ann Kieschnick welcomed all the guests, Bernie Gebala, Brian Vanicek, Willie Mae Vanicek (Brian's mom), Andrea Gorra of Germany and Jan Outly of Czechoslovakia.

A Memorial Service was presented by the District Youth by lighting candles

while Secretary Dorothy Pflughaupt read the names of the deceased. A prayer was offered by Paul Pflughaupt. Youth participants were Lindsey Michalek, Amanda Hermis, Melissa Stasny, Leslie Watkins, Wesley Baldwin, Eric Zucha, and Kirk Weathers.

Secretary Dorothy Pflughaupt called the roll of lodges. Seven were present (65, 88, 91, 139, 142, 172, and 196). She then read the list of the 50- and 75-year members and those members who have attained the age of 96.

President Mikeska recognized the Fraternalists of the year. Jerry Dressler (172), Mary Johnson (88), Adolph Maher (81), and Alice Jochen (142). Jerry Dressler was also the State winner.

Bernie Gebala offered greetings from the Home Office and presented Lorenda Baldwin, District Five Treasurer, with three checks—$5,566 for the Youth Fund, $250 and $1,000 for the General Fund. He then announced that Evelyn Mikeska was top producer.

Secretary Dorothy Pflughaupt read the minutes of the last meeting and they were approved. There was no correspondence.

Treasurer Lorenda Baldwin stated that

Current Activity of Receipts and Disbursements for the Month of January, 1994 Bonds Certificate Loans Mortgage Loans Common Stock Certificate of Deposit Furniture and Office Equipment Annuities Flex Annuities Withdrawal Bonus Death Claims Matured Endowments Premium Refund Refund to Lodges Surrender Value Bond Expense Reinsurance Profit On Sale of Bonds Actuary State Exam Advertising Appraisal Expense Commission Contributions Society Automobile Expense District Youth Counselors Fraternal Activities Hospitalization Liability Insurance Legal Service Expense Medical Exams Non-Medical Exams Membership Dues Museum Operating Expense Office Maintenance Office Rent Expense Vestnik Vestnik Postage Organizational Expense Postage Salaries Office Supplies Supreme Lodge Meeting Tax: FICA, TEC & FUTA Telephone

CREDITS

DEBITS $ 346,217.44 $

5,558.08 385,405.66

173,912.97 411,324.53 32,890.75 4,272.03 95,022.83 199.13 112,84/.23 11,128.00 142.13 173,241.00 38,705.36 6.50 134.73

as of March 1, 1993, there is $4,758.36 in the district fund.

Rest Home Director Lonnie Lostak reported that everything is going well.

Harvey Marx, administrator of the Needville location, will retire and be replaced by Sandy Jewell.

District Director Louis Hanus announced that mortgage loan rates have dropped, direct billing has 83 percent of lodges and 90 percent of certificate memberships on computer, and that the budget that was installed three years ago at the Home Office is working well Lodge goals for amount of insurance sold for delegate quotas are not yet available.

Louis indicated that this has been a great year: The Lodge 88 youth won the State King and Queen contest, Lodge 172 burned its mortgage in February; likewise, the State Fraternalist of the year was also from Lodge 172. Lufkin has said that they will be able to burn their mortgage next year. He stated that the report of the study by the government regarding fraternals had turned out good.

The Home Office purchased a video camera.

Evelyn Mikeska entertained discussion on the District Polka Fest. Could it he combined with the District Spring Meeting or Fall Family Day? We have had no response from the previous letter sent out for a host. District Six had a

dance with three bands and a dinner.

Didn't make any money but had a good time. General discussion indicated to table matter.

The Auditing Committee, Tom Marsh, Tommie Lostak and Sidon Tumis, reported all records were in good order.

Marie Stayton, DYC, thanked all for coming out. District Five has had a busy and productive year. For the first time in 25 years, since Bonnie Cox Parrot, we have a State Queen, Lindsey Michalek, and for the first time in 18 years, since Lin Lesak, we have a State King, Paul Pflughaupt. We camped with District Seven at Val Verde, but this year we will camp alone at H.E. Butt Camp, Easter Party was at 88, Halloween was at 142.

She visited 172 and hosted the Royalty Reception in January. Marie introduced all youth leaders and said that LIT Retreat is coming up and that we will have about 18 or 19 going. Marie recognized James Pruitt as Senior LIT. Teen dances will start soon—no alcohol will be served and the parents will be asked to help. She then presented Paul Ptlughaupt with a camera for placing First in his age group in the T-Shirt Contest. This was the second straight year he has won. Marie then asked the State Royalty, Lindsey Michalek and Paul Ptlughaupt to speak.

They both gave a special thank you to Marie Stayton and Barbara Linney as

Travel—Officers and Directors Travel—State Field Manager/SFR Research and Development Youth Activities Office Rent Home Account Expense SPJST Scholarship Annuities Dividends Mortage Loan Exp Miscellaneous Mortgage Loan Income Annuity Withdrawal Expense UL Withdrawal Expense Certificate Loan Interest Bond Interest Certificate of Deposit Interest Mortgage Loan Interest Premiums Royalties & Minerals Prem. Income-Pd-Up Additions Increase In Bonds By Amort.

Application Fee

470.32 832.89 4,563.17 1,163.05

Cash Balance 12-31-93 Credits Debits

242.90 5,000.00 6,416.26 10,877.45 76,327.84 3,127.47 2,225.19 2,299.12 2,013.27

2,073.29 234,059.40 3,165.00 170.36 8,293.53 2,163.92 719.40 6,389.15 343,336.26 3,339.68 258,320.90 317,355.38 551.03 540.66 64.17 6,475.00 $1,595,385.78

12,494.45 700.00 420.00 2,502.50 8,222.50 25,819.13 12,380.00 982.36 1,112.50 2,176.65 9,945.41 657.92 810.00 1,292.83 945.87 264.29 53.97 1,647.27 6,000.00

6,000.00 3,385.90

203,753.47 1,596,007.20+ 1,595,385.78-

Cash Balance 1-31-94

$ 204,374.89

Assets: Cash Bonds Mortgage Loans Certificate Loans Certificate of Deposit Stock Home Office Building Real Estate Owned EDP Equipment Furniture & Office Equipment

$ 204,374.89 67,857,287.19 28,380,333.60 1,593,170.88 574,169.10 1,252,926.59 795,503.49 151,669.54 39,617.80 155,765.09 $101,004,818.17

Total Assets Fraternally,

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04-‘46u410,„ Jerry Mikulas Financial Secretary —SPJST-

$1,596,007.20

Wednesday, February 16, 1994—VIESTNiK/5

Door Prizes and Winners —District Five Spring Meeting Item

Donor

Winner

Pencil Sharpener Blue Room Party Ticket Blue Room Party Ticket $5 Painted Shirt $5 $5 $5 $5 $5 $5 $5 Dominoes Pen Set Trouble Light Basket Gold Book

Evelyn Mikeska Lodge 88 Blue Room Committee Lodge 88 Blue Room Committee Sidon Turnis Pflughaupt and Kieschnick Jerry and Delores Prochaska Tim Kostom Torn and Lydia Marsh Slick Ordner Pearl Hanka Helen and King Hegwood Helen and King Hegwood Home Office Home Office Home Office Home Office Mildred Holeman

Alvin Sefcik Slick Ordner Jerry Dressler Jerry Ermis Elsie Roznovsky Tom Marsh Carol Janak Jena Dennahoe Chad Barnes Pat Holeman Alice Bily Mary Zucha Pat Castillo Ellene Fisk Bessie Dewer Mary Roznovsky Unknown

well as their families and friends for their support and encouragement.

President Mikeska called for the election of officers. Voting and election of officers went as follows: President—Evelyn Mikeska (196) First Vice President— Monte Baldwin (139) Second Vice President— Mary Ann Kieschnick (142), Secretary—Dorothy Pflughaupt (88) Treasurer—Lorenda Baldwin (139) District Youth Counselor (DYC)-Marie Stayton (88) Asst. DYC—Barbara Linney (88) Asst. DYC—Dottie Watkins (172) Flag Bearers—Lindsey Michalek (88), Matt Jones (172), Paul Pflughaupt (88)

Fall Family Day will be hosted by Lodge 88. It will be held outside on the picnic grounds. Covered dish lunch with meat and drinks will be provided by the District.

The officers and youth club officers were installed. Cakes and other pastries were auctioned with proceeds totaling $294. This was divided between the youth clubs working and present today.

Door prizes were given out. List of items, donors and winners is attached to these minutes.

Meeting adjourned.

Submitted by, Dorothy Pflughaupt District Five Secretary —SPJST-

Five Presents Minutes of 1993 Fall Family Day

District

March 14, 1993 The District Five Fall Family Day was hosted by Lodge 88, Houston. The meeting was called to order by District Five President Evelyn Mikeska. Colors were presented by Matt Jones and Paul Pflughaupt. National anthems were presented, in English by Fred Buri and the District Five Youth, accompanied by John Buri on the accordion, followed by the Czech Anthem, sung by Helen Hegwood.

Jerry Ermis, president of Lodge 88, welcomed everyone. Monte Baldwin, first vice president, thanked all for coming out. He also thanked Lodge 88 for hosting the Family Day and everyone who brought a dish or made a donation.

He reminded everyone to enter the contests and to take time to visit the booths.

Second Vice President Mary Ann Kieschnick introduced the guests. From the Home Office were Sidney Kacir, Joni Lange and Brian Vanicek.

Secretary Dorothy Pflughaupt called the roll of lodges. Six were represented (88, 139, 142, 149, 172, and 196).

Sidney Kacir brought greetings from Temple. He reported that the Archive Committee had been formed and plans were progressing for "EXPO" to be held on July 13, 1997.

Louis Hanus, District Five Director, had no report.

President Mikeska asked about the

selection of the site for the upcoming Spring Meeting on March 13, 1994.

Secretary Pflughaupt read a letter from Lodge 172 requesting to host the Spring District Meeting. There were ,no objections.

Helen Hegwood made presentations for insurance sales to Evelyn Mikeska, Edna Wehring and Mildred Holeman.

She reported that the workshops' will be expanded and that a new lodge recognition and incentive program had been started.

DYC Marie Stayton introduced the District Five Royalty. They were King John Buri (142), Duke Leslie Watkins (172), Queen Kristy Sokol (88), and Duchess Christina Janak (88). She proudly reported that John Buri and his duke, Leslie, went on to win State King and State Duke.

Joni Lange, SYD, reported that the State Royalty will be participating in the Lodge 172 Gulf Coast Festival as their third official appearance.

Marie Stayton reminded all to visit the youth booths and asked all to be sure to participate in the various prize drawings.

Being no further business, President Mikeska adjourned the meeting and Jerry Ermis offered a prayer of thanks for our lunch.

Submitted by, Dorothy Pflughaupt District Five Secretary —SPJST-

Make a Difference in Your District.

Participate in Your Spring Meeting.

Letters from the Lodges Lodge 23, Moravia Reports on December Meeting Members of Lodge 23, Moravia held their December meeting on Sunday, December 12 at the Lodge Hall.

The meeting was called to order by President Albert Olsovsky. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and a moment of silence was observed for all of the departed members.

The minutes were read and the treasurer's report was given.

The Lodge Recognition and Incentive Program was discussed.

Fifty-year membership pins were presented at this time to John Schwartz, Judith Schwartz, Martha Kutac, 011ie Pospisil, Millie Berger, Eddie Vrana and Albert Olsovsky.

The election of officers was held and the installation followed after the meeting.

After the meeting adjourned, a Christmas, social followed. Several door prizes were presented, refreshments were served and a lunch followed. Everyone enjoyed visiting with their fellow members as we had a nice crowd present.

Fraternally, Millie Berger —SPJ ST—

A Reminder to Members of Lodge 47, Seaton Anyone who is planning to enter the Tarok, Straight Domino and "42" Domino tournaments needs to come practice and pick partners for these events on Friday, February 18th at 7 p.m. You may play with someone from another lodge. The trophy goes to the lodge with the most points.

Hamburgers and french fries will be available, starting at 6:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Dorothy Pechal, F.A.C. P.S. Dates of these tournaments are already in the Vestnik --SPJ

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Lodge 54, West Reports on November and December Activities Dear Members and Friends, Best wishes for a healthy and happy new year!

Here is a report on Lodge 54 activities for November and December of 1993.

Our fourth quarterly meeting was called to order by President John Emery on November 5, with all officers in attendance.

Scenes from Lodge 23, Moravia Officer Installation and 50-Year Pin Ceremony Pictured from left are Lodge 23 officers: Secretary Kathleen Guenther, Vice President Mil lie Berger, President Albert Olsovsky and Financial Secretary Eddie Vrana. District Six Director Matt Vanek, who performed the installation, is pictured in back.

FIFTY YEAR MEMBERS OF LODGE 23, MORAVIA—Pictured from left, front row, are: John Schwartz, Judith Schwartz and Eddie Vrana; back row: Alber t Olsovsky, 011ie Pospisil, Millie Berger, Martha Kutac, and District Six Director Matt Vanek. Not present were Elvira Messer of Houston and Dorothy Nunn of Alamogordo, New Mexico.

6/VESTMK—Wednesday, February 16, 1994

Scenes from Christmas Party at Lodge 54, West Among the guests attending Yuletide festivities were, from left, front: Bernice Pustejovsky, Stevie Pustejovsky (age 96), and Bennie Mae Pustejovsky; back row: District Three Director Sid Pokladnik, Lambert Pustejovsky and John Emery, host lodge president.

District Director Sid Pokladnik, left, conducted the installation of officers and committees. Pictured from Bro. Pokladnik's left, are: Jan Vaculik, Czech Reporter; Terry Sefcik, Vice President; Freddie Kaluza, Treasurer/Sales Representative; John Emery, President; Anne Emery, Recording Scty./English Reporter; Maxine Sefcik, Financial Scty./FAC; Mona Zahirniak and Lillie Mae Mynar, both of the Audit Committee.

Jon Vaculik led us in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. A few moments of silence were observed in memory of Brother Edward M. Nemecek who died on September 20, 1993.

Secretary Anne Emery read the minutes of the September 10 meeting. These were approved as read. Items of correspondence were read by Secretary Emery, among which were thank yous from the SPJST Scholarship Fund and Czech Educational Foundation of Texas for memorials made in honor of deceased Brother Rudy Sefcik; a thank you note from the family of Rudy Sefcik for all of the kindness shown and contributions made in his memory and a thank you from the Julia Holacka family for the reception given in honor of her 75-year membership.

Financial Secretary Maxine Sefcik gave her report which was approved as read. We are very happy to welcome transferee Willa Mae Cervenka back to Lodge 54. Welcome also to the following new youth members: Kevin D. Coleman, Scott L. Coleman, and Michael W. Kral. Many thanks to Sales Representative Freddie Kaluza.

Treasurer Freddie Kaluza gave his report, which was approved as read.

FAC Maxine Sefcik reported on the reception that was given at West Rest Haven in honor of our two 75-year members. Sister Julia Holacka and Sister Terezie Marek were honored in October and President Howard Leshikar made the presentations. She also thanked the members who volunteered and participated in the fried chicken dinner fund raiser for the Ambulance Association on October 3 and the Sokol turkey dinner on October 31.

Plans were completed for the Christmas Party and assignments were made to the members that volunteered to help.

The same officers were elected by acclamation with the exception of the Vice President, which was the office held

by Rudy Sefcik. The following officers will serve in 1994: President - John Emery Vice President - Terry Sefcik Recording Secretary - Anne Emery Financial Secretary - Maxine Sefcik Treasurer - Freddie Kaluza Czech Reporter - Jan Vaculik English Reporter - Anne Emery Sister Mona Zahirniak and Sister Lillie Mynar were appointed to the Audit Committee and Sister Lil Matus will head the Kitchen Committee. We appreciate these members who are willing to accept the responsibility of being lodge officers and hope that more members will make an effort to attend meetings and take an active role in lodge affairs. We would certainly like to see more members take an active part in the lodge.

Our next meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday night, March 4, 1994.

Sister Anne Emery was the winner of the door prize. Everyone enjoyed food, refreshments and fellowship.

On December 5th, we had our annual Christmas party, which was tremendously enjoyed by all in attendance. We were entertained with gymnastics performed by the Sokol West group and Beseda dancing presented by the Junior Historian Group of West . High School. We thank these groups very much for entertaining us. A delicious roast beef dinner with all the trimmings was served. Thanks to the kitchen committee for the meal and to all members who brought desserts.

Santa Claus arrived to take requests from the children and to pass out goody bags. A thousand dollars worth of door prizes were given to members. Brother Sid Pokladnik was present to install the officers for 1994.

According to all reports, everyone seemed to think that this was the best Christmas Party that we have ever had and we are looking forward to Christmas '94 to see if we can do as well.

Lodge 54, West and Supreme Lodge Honor 75-Year Members

The West High School Junior Historians, under the direction of Martha Smith, provided enjoyable entertainment, as did the Sokol West Gymnasts, under the supervision of Evelyn Cepak.

(Photo courtesy of Brother Sid Pokladnik.)

Special visitors included Radek Havelka, left, from Slavice, Czech Republic, which is approximately 60 miles from Brno and Mila Ladova from Podebrady, which is approximately 30 miles from Prague. They are joined by members Willa Mae Cervenka and Anne Emery. Radek is a student at MCC in Waco and Mila is an exchange student at West High School.

The SPJST Supreme Lodge and Lodge 54, West recently honored Sister Julia Holacka, 93, and Sister Terezie Marek, 96, at the West Rest Haven in West. Several relatives, friends and lodge members were on hand to celebrate this rare occasion.

SPJST Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar presented the ladies with their 75-year SPJST pins. Lodge

54 provided the corsages, cakes and refreshments.

Once again, Lodge 54 extends its heartiest congratulations. to these lovely ladies. The lodge would also like to thank everyone who attended and especially, Sister Evelyn Bezdek, who helped to coordinate the occasion.

(Photo courtesy of Malcolm Hubert) —SPJST-

Pictured from left, front row, are: 75-year members Sister Julia Holacka and Sister Terezie Marek; back row: Maxine Sefcik, Mona Zahirniak (who baked and decorated the cakes) Anne Emery, John Emery, Freddie Kaluza and Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar.

Wednesday, February 16, 1994—VESTNIK /7

Everyone is reminded to complete their report of charitable contributions and hours of fraternal activities for 1993.

This needs to be turned in to FAC Maxine Sefcik so that she can submit her report to the Supreme Lodge. This is very important as this is what keeps the SPJST a tax-exempt organization.

Remember, our next meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 4.

Hoping to see you then.

Fraternally, Anne Emery, Recording Secretary and English Reporter SPJST-

66, Waco to Meet February 20 Lodge

Dear Members; Lodge 66 will meet on Sunday, February 20th.

The adults will meet at 2:30 p.m. and the youth will meet at 2:00 p.m.

The lodge will furnish hot dogs. The Entertainment Committee will furnish chips. The members are asked to bring desserts.

This is a very important meeting.

There will he a discussion about going on direct billing.

Brother Jerry Mikulas from the Home Office will be at the meeting to discuss direct billing and answer any questions you may have.

This affects every member of Lodge 66, so please attend this meeting if you are concerned about your lodge.

Bonnie Pruitt, Secretary —SPJST-

Dallas Circle of Czech Women Report on February Meeting Our first meeting of the year was called to order by President Bertha Podhrasky. Esther Cunningham led us in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and we remained standing for a moment of silence in memory of: Anna Brown, member of the Krouzek and mother of Martha Vrla; Mary Trojacek, mother of Vickie Kohn; Charlie Zdnek, brother-in-law of Vlasta Jurcik; Mary Frances Pokladnik, sister-in-law of Justine Pokladnik; Tony Holbert, cousin of Bertha Podhrasky and Frances Jurcik and nephew of Libbie Slovak; and Lewis Mandak, brother-in-law of Carolyn Nemec.

Bertha welcomed 26 members, eight male guests and one visitor of Rose Kopecek, Cheryl Beachier from Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Correspondence read by Evelyn Trojacek included a "thank you" from Sokol Zizka for the donation. "Thank your" were also received from the Phil Reames Family; from Bryan House for our donation and from the Veterans Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop for our donation in memory of Marie Toberney, Libbie Elsik of the Sunshine Committee sent "Sympathy" cards to Nita Houzvicka and Family, Vicki Kohn, and Martha Vrla and Family.

"Get Well" cards went to Lydia Tyrock and Mary Kubacak.

from Lodge 160, San Angelo Christmas Dinner and December Meeting Scenes

Leonard Jansa, right, was honored as Lodge 160, San Angelo's Fraternalist of the Year.

Present and past Fraternalist of the Year award winners are, from left: Leonard Jansa (1987, 1993), Diana Pelzel (1988), Martha Broz (1989), Hubert Drgac (1990), Labbie Socha (1991), and Dwayne Weise (1992).

50-year pin recipients in attendance were, from left: Virgil Mikeska and Stanley Broz.

Not present were Warren Broz, Loretta Drgac, Libby Holik, Weldon Mika and Ruby Price.

181, Conroe Initiates Toy Drive for Children

Lodge

(Editor 's Note: The following article originally appeared in the Conroe Courier newspaper and is reprinted with permission. Thanks to Sister Kathetyn Kocsis of Lodge 181 for sending it in. What a great example of how lodges can work with their local media and receive good coverage on their community involvement efforts.)

by Lori Gula The Slavonic Benevolent Order of Montgomery County on Tuesday challenged other county groups to collect more toys for the needy children than they donated this week.

"We are challenging any other lodge around here to match us," said lodge member Charles Kocsis.

"Food is good and it is necessary, but this is something special," said Kocsis, who with Ray Kalander presented 31 toys to St. Vincent DePaul Society, which in turn donated the gifts to Sacred Heart Catholic Church's Christmas Basket program.

This month, volunteers with the Christmas Basket program will collect food and gifts for the needy families across Montgomery County to be distributed December 18.

Nadine Sonnier with the program said the church receives food, gifts, toys and monetary donations from organizations across the community, including St. Vincent DePaul, Knights of Columbus, Slavonic Benevolent Order of Montgomery County, VFW and other area churches who don't have a

parish program.

Parishioners at Sacred Heart also contribute quite a bit to the program, and many will be volunteering next week when food and gifts are sorted out and packaged for delivery.

With names from the Human Resource Center of Montgomery County that identify families in need, volunteers in Conroe, Dobin, Montgomery, New Caney and The Woodlands will hand-deliver or man pickup sites to distribute the baskets.

"They all get either turkey or chicken. They get enough food to last them at least a week, some families two weeks depending on the size of the family," Sonnier said.

Everything from toilet paper to canned vegetables to flour is included along with toys for children and other gifts. Blankets are a frequent request.

Last year, volunteers with the Christmas Basket program helped 350 families, or between 1,500 and 2,000 people.

"They are desperate. They don't have jobs. If they have jobs, they don't make enough to make ends meet," Sonnier said. "Some of them are sick."

"There are some who live in cars.

We make up boxes for drifters," she said.

But Kocsis stressed that the community remember poor children this time of year. "In the holiday season, the children need to have some special attention," he said.

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District Four Director Stanley Broz, left, installed officers during the program. They are, from Bro. Broz's left: President Leonard Jansa, Secretary Sharon Wagner, Treasurer Diana Pelzel, Youth Leader Betty Schwartz and FAC Martha Broz.

Youth Club members perform a skit for members who attended the December Meeting

8/VESTNiK—Wednesday, February 16, 1994 Anne Zvolanek sent Christmas cards to all of the shut-ins, namely Anna Brown, Virginia Blatney, Ella Mae Faraizl, Nita Houzvicka, Bessie Kalich, Mary Kalkus, Martha Kocian, Martha Malooly, Libbie Slovak, Mildred Voss, Lydia Tyrock, Wanda Peter, and Christine Woods.

Dorothy Reznik was absent. Thanks to Betty Bell for taking the minutes.

Bertha Malik, of our Membership Committee was absent. Thanks to Evelyn Trojacek for taking the dues.

Esther Cunningham gave us our new 1994 membership books. Everyone should check and see if there are any errors and let her know at the next meeting.

News of Members Rose Kopecek's guest, Cheryl Beachler, brought a picture of the Czech Museum in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Rose noticed a kuckary (embroidery piece) behind the cook stove. One of the sayings translated in English means "Honesty, Sincerity and True Love. This is a Happy Home Life." Rose is going to send one of her kuckary to be put in the museum.

Lydia Tyrock has been released from the hospital. Glad she is better.

Hope Bob Zvolanek is feeling better.

Congratulations to Gary and Shelly Kohn who are proud parents of a son, Alexander. The proud grandparents are Vicki and Jerry Kohn.

Jim and Bob Lingberg from Springfield, Virginia visited grandparents Adell and Joe Vlk and relatives over the holidays and came to see the Cowboy's game.

Lillian Moran is recovering nicely after surgery on her back. She thanks everyone who called and wished her well.

Natasha Marie Ty (granddaughter of Dorthy Reznik) seems to win hula-hoop contests wherever she enters. She recently won top honors in a contest and the spectators could not believe their eyes how she could twirl the hoop so long at a time and never tire. She has entered the contest every year for many years at the Czech Club in Dallas and finally this past year she was asked to retire so others would have a chance to win.

Donations Report of names omitted from last Vesinik:

In Memory of Phil Reames from Mary Kubacka and Alice Roberts.

In Memory of Martha Patak from Georgia Brozek.

In Memory of Phil Reames, Helen Vrla, and Frank Houzvicka from Rose Kopecek.

Lunch donation from Rose Kopecek.

St. Joseph Residence in Memory of Anna Brown.

In Memory of Mary Trojacek: Georgia Brozek, Rose Kopecek, Marie Fitz, Ella Mae Faraizl, Lillian Graeser, Bessie Reames, Robert and Esther Cunningham, Mary Kubacak, Julius and Bertha Podhrasky, Evelyn and Henry Cechan, Bob and Anne Zvolanek, Mary Sebestik, Joe and Adell Vlk, Libbie Elsik, Alice Roberts, Evelyn and John Trojacek.

In Memory of Anna Brown: Joe and Ade11 Vlk, Bob and Anne Zvolanek, Mary Sebestik, Libbie Elsik Alice Roberts, John and Evelyn Trojacek, Henry and Evelyn Cechan.

Old Business Liddie Pavelka asked to he replaced of her Sunshine Committee duties. Marie Lattner volunteered to do the job. We want to say "thank you" to Liddie for doing a good job in the past.

New Business Esther Cunningham of the By-Laws Committee announced that due to the change in the by-laws, we would elect a Nominating Committee from the floor.

The members elected Ade11 Vlk, Mary Janousek, and Mary Sykora. Alice Roberts will be an alternate. The committee will select a candidate for each office and nominations from the floor will he accepted. Officers will be elected in March and will assume office in April.

Announcements The Czech Culture Appreciation Dinner for the delegates will be February 28, 1994 at Sokol at 7 p.m.

Hostesses were Mary Sykora and Mary Janousek.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to the January and February celebrants.

Our next meeting will be on March 3, 1994.

Evelyn Cechan, Reporter SPJST--

S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 2, Needville Reports on anuary Activities The staff and residents were saddened to hear that Sandy Jewell is leaving our home as administrator. We wish her good luck and best wishes in her new job and marriage.

We want to welcome to our home, Merlyn Seale, the new administrator. We are glad to have her with us.

We also have one new resident to report in January. Teman Patterson joined S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 2 in Needville in January.

Resident Evelyn Parker was discharged to another nursing home.

Donations Apples and oranges were donated by SPJST Lodge 81, Needville; lap robes and bibs were donated by the Immanuel Church Women's guild, a flower was donated by the Charlie Gorka family; likewise, the flowers from the Vecera wedding were greatly appreciated.

January Activities Every Monday morning, Olie Eixmann, Alice Bergen, Ruby Lee Oberhoff and Willie Mae Tielke came to have sing-a-long.

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

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

Every Friday, Mildred Novak, Melva Hastings, Evelyn Gorka, 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 Wednesday afternoon, January 5, Rev. Bell had services.

On Wednesday afternoon, January 12, Rev. Kuebler had services.

On Monday afternoon, January 17, Ed

The residents of S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 2 in Needville enjoyed the dances performed by the dancers from SPJST Lodge 81, Needville on January 29.

Pisklak provided music on the accordion.

On Wednesday morning, January 19, Peggy and Patty came to sing.

On Thursday afternoon, January 20, Garland Hurtye an Mary Goffinett brought pets for therapy.

On Tuesday evening, January 25, Larry Ognoski, George Lolley, and Fritz Koehne provided music and singing.

On Wednesday afternoon, January 26, Rev. Kuebler had services. In the evening, the Brazos Bend Baptist Church came to sing and passed out fruit, cupcakes and cards.

On Friday afternoon, January 28, the birthday party was held. Louis Vacek provided music on the piano and accordion and "Happy Birthday" was sung. A Flower and Gift Shop provided the corsages and boutineers. The Hope Lutheran Church of Beasley provided the cakes. Volunteers Melva Hastings and Ida Gasch helped to serve the cake, punch, ice cream and coffee to all.

"Happy Birthday" for the month of January was extended to these residents: Homer Nails, Louise Graeber, Hilda Clark and Edgar Southward; and to the following staff members: Grace Vargas, Darlene Lowndes and Barbara Beavers.

On Saturday evening, January 29, Lodge 81 polka dancers came to perform for the residents. Refreshments were served.

The residents enjoyed all of the activities during the month of January.

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

Barbara Svatek, S.A.D.

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Travis/Williamson County Czech Heritage Society to Meet February 23 The Travis/Williamson County Czech Heritage Society of Texas will hold their monthly meeting on February 23 at 7 p.m. at the Austin Community College Administrative Building at 600 Middle Fiskville Road at Highland Mall in Room 233C. All person interested in preserving the Czech heritage are welcome to attend the meeting.

Dorothy Bohac, President Travis/Williamson County Chapter of the Czech Heritage Society of Texas —SPJST-

In Memoriam Expression of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 142, Houston, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest and sincere sympathy to the family and friends of our departed brother MARTIN J. CERNY, age 86, of Fayetteville, who died Monday, December 27 in Memorial Southwest Hospital in Houston.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, December 30 at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph's Parish Hall in Moulton with the Rev. Gabriel Maison officiating and burial in the church cemetery.

Mr. Cerny was born in Kansas on November 17, 1907, the son of the late Martin Sr. and Annie (Hejtmnek) Cerny.

He was a retired machine operator.

Surviving are two daughters, Betty Supak of Fayetteville and Marian Roznovsky of Houston; three sons, James and David Cerny of Houston and Leon Cerny of Utah; two sisters, Lillie Kiel of Moulton and Annie Malek of Shiner; 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his

wife, Ida, on August 15, 1990, one son, six brothers and two sisters.

Smith Funeral Home of Flatonia was in charge of arrangements.

May our departed brother rest in peace. God bless the family.

Resolution Committee, Rosie Tumis Rita Hermis Elizabeth Hermis

—SPJST-

Expression of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 142 in Houston, Texas, wish to express heartfelt sympathy on behalf of our entire membership, to the family of CHARLES VINCE MOTL, age 81, of Houston, who was born on June 17, 1912 and joined our Lord on Monday, January 17, 1994.

He was well known for more than 40 years in the upholstery business.

Memberships included 38 years at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, SPJST

Wednesday, February 16, 1994-VESTNiK/9 Lodge 142 and R.V.O.S. Lodge 108.

He leaves behind a loving and devoted wife of 54 years, Lorraine; daughters, Sharon Arney and husband, Reed, of Houston, Charlene Baggett and husband, Cliff, of Iola, Texas; a son, Curtis Motl and wife, Lorraine, of Katy, Texas; sisters, Lillian Pagel of Houston and Evelyn Bubenik of San Angelo, Texas; grandchildren, Alissa Arney Stolz and husband, David, Casey Baggett and Ashley Motl; and numerous other relatives.

He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Funeral services were held at the Gethsemane Lutheran Church on Thursday, January 20, 1994 with Pastor Eugene Heckmann officiating. Interment was at Memorial Oaks Cemetery in Houston.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee, Rosie Tumis Rita Hermis Elizabeth Hermis

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Expression of Sympathy The members of SPJST Lodge No. 142, Houston, express their sympathy to the family of our departed brother, HENRY F. KOEHLER, age 85 of Huffman, who died on Saturday, January 8, 1994 at North East Medical Hospital in Humble. Funeral services were on Monday, January 10, 1994 at 10 a.m. at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church in Huffman. Burial foltowed in Forrest Park Lawndale Cemetery in Houston. A Christian wake was held on Sunday, January 9 at 5 p.m. at the funeral home in Dayton.

A native of Hallettsville, Brother Koehler was a resident of Huffman for 23 years, formerly of Houston. He was a retired welder since 1970 and worked for Hughes Tool Company for 38 years.

Survivors inclUde his son and daughterin-law, Doyle "Butch" and Jeanne Koehler of Hurrible; daughters and sonsin-law, Joyce and Edwin Gruetzner of Huffman, Gaye Nell "Duckie" and Dennis BaetZ of Pasadena; half-brother, Leon C. Koehler of Houston; sister, Anita Englehardt of Dayton; step-sister, Isabel Guentertof Schulenberg; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Services were under the direction of Sterling Funeral Homes of Dayton.

May our departed brother rest in peace. God bless the family.

Resolution Committee, Rosie Tumis Rita Hermis Elizabeth Hermis

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Expression of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge 196, Houston Northwest, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sympathy to the bereaved family of our sister, ADELE (STASNY) GRIFFIN. Sister Griffin was horn on September 30, 1911 in Waller County to parents Charlie Stasny and Annie (Mikeska)

Stasny.

On December 24, 1949 in Madisonville, she was married to Merle Cleve Griffin. He preceded her in death on January 29, 1978.

After her marriage, she lived in Houston for six years, then helped to operate a business in Monaville from 1954 until 1977. Since that time, she had lived in Brookshire.

She was a member of the Pattison United Methodist Church and of the SPJST. She enjoyed yard work and working cattle as long as her health permitted.

She passed away January 8, 1994 in a Houston hospital at the age of 82 years, three months, and eight days. She is survived by a sister, Minnie Bell of Monaville and cousins, Mary Helen and Vern Guinn, other relatives and many friends.

Funeral Services were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 11, 1994 at the Schmidt Funeral Home in Brookshire with Rev. Thomas Price officiating.

Burial was in the Pattison Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Vern Guinn, Alvin Stasny, Reisel Stasny, Frank Allen Stasny, Murray Stasny, and J.D. Rubac.

In lieu of usual remembrances, family suggests gifts to the Pattison Cemetery Fund.

Services were held under the direction of Schmidt Funeral Home in Brookshire, Texas.

Respectfully submitted, Resolution Committee, Annie Ruth Moore

Expression of Sympathy Henry B. Volpert, age 61, of West, passed away on Friday afternoon, January 21, 1994 in West Community Hospital.

Funeral services were at 2 p.m.

Sunday in Kotch Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Jimmy Watson officiating.

Burial followed in Gerald Cemetery.

Mr. Volpert was born on January 31, 1932 in Leroy and had lived in the LeroyMart-West area all of his life. He was employed at Dietz Memorial Company as a stone cutter for 34 years. He was a veteran of the Korean War and a member of the American Legion Post No. 478 of West, SPJST Lodge No. 6 of Cottonwood and of the George M. Denton Masonic Lodge No. 24.

He is survived by one brother, Julius Volpert of Elm Mott and one sister, Mrs. Monroe (Mary) Lander of West and two nieces.

Active pallbearers were Jimmy Uptmore, Ronnie Krueger, Norman Payne, Gary Marek, Gary Lee Drews and Ed Ilajek.

Kotch Funeral Home in West was in charge of arrangements.

Resolution Committee of Lodge 6, Cottonwood Georgia Skerik Willie Skerik Peggy Dobecka

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Expression of Sympathy We, the officers of Lodge No. 117, Robstown, and on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express heartfelt sympathy to the family of JOE FAREK, JR., age 64, who passed away on January 15, 1994 at his residence.

Brother Farek was born on February 24, 1929 in Kingsville, Texas. He was a retired pipeline construction foreman with H and K Construction of Sinton, Texas where he worked for 38 years. He lived for the past eight years in Swinney Switch, Texas and prior to that, in Sinton.

He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church of Mathis, Texas. He was preceded in death by two brothers, William and Robert Farek; and two granddaughters, Dawn Moore and Melissa Farek.

Survivors include his wife, Mildred Farek of Swinney Switch; two daughters, Rita Robinson of St. Paul, Texas, Vera Bray of George West, Texas; four sons, William Farek of Refugio Texas, Lonnie Farek and Jerry Farek, both of Sinton, Texas; Shane Farek of Swinney Switch; one sister, Martha Brunson of Louisville, Texas; two brothers, James Farek of Kingsville, Texas and Henry Farek of Wimberly, Texas; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Brother Joe Farek, Jr. became a member of the SPJST on December 19, 1957.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Monday, January 17, 1994 at the Dobie Funeral Chapel in Mathis with Rev. Ted Steenblock officiating. Burial was held in St. Paul Cemetery in St. Paul, Texas.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Submitted by Betty Jurica, Secretary

-SPJST-

Expression of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge Pokrok, Dallas, No. 84, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed sister, GLADYS LORAIN SVOBODA, who passed away on December 10, 1993 at the age of 66. She was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 84.

Survivors include her husband, Joe Svoboda of Dallas; and children as follows, Glenn Kenyon, John Kenyon, Howard Lynn Goth, Tommy Garrett, Daniel Grimes and Katherine Svoboda and six grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on December 14, 193 at Troy Suggs Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating was Rev. Doug Estes. Interment followed at Pleasant Mound Cemetery in Dallas.

May our departed sister rest in peace and her memory remain with us forever.

Resolution Committee, Evelyn Salac Justine Yeager

-SPJST-

Expression of Sympathy Louis A. Danek, age 75, of West, passed away early Wednesday afternoon, January 19, 1994 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Waco.

A rosary was recited at 10 a.m., Saturday, January 22, at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption by Rev. Ed Karasek.

Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10:15 a.m., Saturday, at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption with Rev. Ed Karasek as celebrant. Burial fol-

lowed in St. Mary's Cemetery near West.

Mr. Danek was born January 3, 1919 in West, the son of Louis and Francis Danek. He was a laborer and carpenter, working for many years for the West Cotton Oil Mill. He served his country with the United States Army during World War II. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4819 in West and a charter memher of the SPJST Lodge No. 6 in Cottonwood. He was also a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption.

He is survived by one sister, Betty Louise McKinney of West; one niece, Anne McKinnev of Davis, California; and several cousins.

Active pallbearers were Dr. Walter Mellgren, Sr., Dr. Walt Mellgren, Jr., Weldon Whalen, Jake Tucker, Henry Snokhous and Steve McKinnev.

Honorary pallbearers were George Oden, B.C. Saddler, William Efromadka and Wallace McKinney.

Memorials may he made to the West Volunteer Ambulance Association or to the American Cancer Society.

Aderhold Funeral Home in West was in charge of arrangements.

Resolution Committee of Lodge 6, Cottonwood Georgia Skerik Willie Skerik Peggy Dobecka

-SPJST-

Expression of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 81, Needville, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest and sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, LEONARD R.C. JEZEK who passed away on October 15, 1993, at Leisure Lodge Convalescent Center at the age of 74.

Mr. Jezek was born on September 17, 1919 in Fairchild, Texas. He served in the U.S. Army during World war II. He was a member of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on,Sunday, October 17 at St. Paul's Church in Needville. The Rev. Richard Avery officiated the service. Survivors include his w ife, Viola Jezek of Needville; a daughter, Margaret Matejka of Damon; a son, Larry Gene Jezek of Needville; a sister, Clara Mazac of Damon; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee Mary Werner Winnifred Susan -SPJST-

10/VESTNiK—Wednesday, February 16, 1994

Expression of Sympathy The members of the BleiblervilleNelsonville Lodge No. 201, express our sympathy to the families of our departed brother RICHARD C. PLATrE, who died on January 9, 1994 in a Houston nursing home at the age of 87 years. He was the son of Ernest and Emily (Hinze) Platte and was born on February 28, 1906 in Welcome.

Funeral services were held on January 11, 1994 from the Nelsonville Brethren Church with Rev. Michael Groseclose officiating. Burial was in the National Cemetery.

Brother Platte was a member of the Nelsonville Brethren Church and of the SPJST lodge.

He married Dessie Huff on November 27, 1930 at Welcome.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Dessie; daughters, Bonnie Wittlif of Houston, and Shirley and husband, Charlie Graham of Needville; three

grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers and six sisters.

Funeral services were held under the direction of Knesk Brothers/Etliner Funeral Chapel of I3ellville.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee, Laura Mae Slacik, Lillie Mae Shupak, Clara Susen —SPJST-

In Memoriam Announcements The Vestnik regularly prints announcements in memory of our deceased brothers and sisters. These tributes are typically submitted by the local lodge resolution committees or by the lodge secretaries.

When preparing your announcement, please check the spelling of all names and places and the accuracy of dates. If you have any questions regarding your notice please call the editor at 1 (800) 72-SPJST.

SUPREME LODGE SPJST Temple, Texas DEATH CLAIMS PAID IN JANUARY 1994 2/04/94 DEATH CLAIM

NAME

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Fred 71 Kveton Otto A. Rieder Mary Buresh Harvey Gene Schultz Lillian E. Reid Chas. 9. Botik, Raymond Lubojacky Peter Biinoski„ Sr. Leeroy Sefcik, Lanard Luetge G ussie R White Gladys L. Svoboda John '12. Oehl James B. Ellis Clarence F. Mare((, Anton W Matcek, Maurine Pascoe Herbert H. Meiske William R Koci Harley J. Everett Ed J. Hubenak, Deman E. Goss Hyvl Delbert Ludvik J. (Louis) Senkyrik, G us Kasparek Matilda Pustka Lillie Svrcina Eugene L. Munch Birdice F. Faust Olga Orsak, Marcia y. Plemons Johnnie B. Hester DAnief C. Schoppe Emil Bolcik Emma E. Gunlock, Leroy L. Pustejovsky Richard C. Platte

67 29 63 17 9 187 139 17 40 88 16 201

19644 19645 19646 19647 19648 19649 19650

William Petree, Jr. Adele Griffin Annie Havran Mildred Dale 9ezisek, Clara Safac William M. Doolan Henry B. Voipert

88 196 196 155 47 29 6

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1 188 84 88 74 49 39 74 29 92 24 40 88 17 148

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LOCATION

DATE OF ADMISSION

Lubbock, Houston Pasadena Houston

Seaton Fort Worth Danbury Houston San Angelo Fayetteville Centerville Dallas Houston Crockett Rowena Bryan Crockett Taylor Fort Worth Cyclone El Campo-Hifije Houston

New 'Tabor Blessing Fayetteville Schurenburg Taylor Sweet Home New Tabor Snook, Round Rock, Danbury New Tabor El Campo-Hillje .Houston Bit-a Hora BleiblervilleNelsonville Houston Houston West Houston West Austin Seaton Taylor West

DATE OF DEATH

AGE

CERTIF. NO.

4/06/62 7/18/91 12/04/27 4/30/71 2/25/46 8/22/34 9/22/37 7/21/86 10/19/37 5/25/63 11/22/77 12/20/56 11/01/68 12/17/73 9/21/54 1/02/46 4/19/73 2/ 11/47 10/04/44 4/19/71 11/07/20 2/10/76 9/02/51 7/14/33 3/10/58 1/07/17 9/21/34 12/26/38 1/17/64 9/03/22 3/10/80 4/14/80 1/02/40 6/09/49 10/08/22 12/08/53

11/15/93 1/01/92 8/01/87 12/01/93 12/19/93 10/31/93 12/23/93 11/17/93 12/17/93 12/21/93 12/31/93 12/10/93 10/12/93 11/30/93 12/26/93 1/05/94 12/27/93 12/16/93 11/22/93 12/14/93 1/03/94 12/23/93 6/22/93 10/14/93 12/12/93 12/20/93 1/06/94 1/06/94 12/18/93 1/06/94 12/28/93 1/08/94 1/02/94 1/09/94 1/08/94 11/26/93

96 71 87 57 72 81 77 80 72 86 74 66 77 83 84 65 67 77 52 68 89 56 53 79 89 96 89 83 53 88 50 50 77 79 91 56

27116 2026175 200352 50653 602789 300110 604075 96776 604147 29202 73488 613097 43326 59595 612399 608294 57139 702076 900364 50537 108057 66970 611139 601586 220332 103890 300121 604821 30174 108530 81096 81454 202597 702506 108601 800651

11/13/46 11/03/66 12/20/39 2/08/31 4/03/73 10/01/22 1/16/56 12/22/66

1/09/94 1/08/94 1/08/94 12/30/93 11/17/93 1/21/94 1/01/94 1/21/94

87 77 82 92 56 87 78 61

608946 37329 605331 200696 56965 111591 703594 37674

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

Fraternally,

Leonard D. Mik,esk,a Secretary-Treasurer —SPJST-

Wednesday, February 16, 1994—VESTNIK/11

Scenes from Lodge 30, Taiton Christmas Dinner and Party and Visit to Eagle Lake Nursing Home

SPJST Youth Section Lodge 20, Granger Youth Club Reports on January Meeting Dear Readers, Lodge No. 20, Granger, held their monthly meeting on Sunday, January 16.

President Patti Teague called the meeting to order. Alana Shirocky led the club in the Pledge of Allegiance.

A new member, Shurron Burtchell, was welcomed to our club. Shurron is six years old and attends Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic School.

There were seven members and five adults present. Youth Leader Emilie Tischler remindec everyone of the deadline for the T-shirt contest.

Alana Shirocky won the door prize and Britta Bohac was the winner of the word contest.

The Valentine skating party was also discussed. With no other business, the meeting was closed.

Sincerely, Alana Shirocky (10), Reporter (2-11-94) —SPJST-

30, Taiton Youth Club Hosts Christmas Social Lodge

Dear Vestnik Readers, The Taiton Lodge No. 30 Youth Club, along with the adult lodge, held their annual joint Christmas social and December meeting on December 12th at the Taiton Community Center.

Prior to the business meetings, all enjoyed a Christmas meal of turkey, dressing, and all the trimmings. The youth then attended the adult meeting.

President Craig Dornak presided over the youth club meeting. Various business was discussed.

Bethany Dluhos visits with Mrs. Santa Claus (a.k.a Lenice Kaspar) at the Annual Christmas Dinner and Party.

District Six Youth Counselor Marcy Dorotik spoke to the youth and congratulated them on their successful year in 1993.

After the meeting, a game was played in which youth members each received an ornament from the club. Members then gathered to sing Christmas carol as Mrs. Santa (Lenice Kaspar) came and visited with the youth. All received a bag of goodies and enjoyed opening and exchanging gifts.

Fraternally, Karen Kaspar, Youth Leader —SPJST-

40, El Campo - Hillje Youth Club Reports on February Meeting

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Future Taiton youth club members enjoy the annual Christmas Social.

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Pictured above is the Lodge No. 30, Taiton youth club at their December 12th meeting and annual Christmas Dinner and Party.

Dear Readers, The February 4, 1993 meeting of the Lodge No. 40 Youth Club was called to order by Martha Bartos. Lisa Reck led the Pledge of Allegiance.

There were four members present.

The secretary's report was read and approved as read. The treasurer collected dues.

Under old business, we discussed the camp T-Shirt contest.

Under new business, it was announced that we will have a Saint Patrick's Day project to bring for the next meeting.

We sang "Happy Birthday" to Martha Bartos. Poems were read and door prizes

Lodge 66, Waco Welcomes New Youth Leader Dana McAdams

Taiton youth club members delivered their homemade table centerpieces to the Eagle Lake Nursing Home on December 17.

Members of Lodge 66, Waco, pictured at a recent lodge activity were, front: Jodie McAdams, Jr. Second row, from left: Brandy McAdams, Youth Leader Dana McAdams, Ashley Locke, and Dillon Locke.

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Taiton youth club members entertained the residents of Eagle Lake Nursing Home with Christmas carols on December 17.

12/VESTNIK—Wednesday, February 16, 1994 awarded. After the meeting, we enjoyed making crafts, followed by refreshments brought by Mrs. Borak. The next meeting will he March 3rd at 7 p.m. in the Commercial State Bank Gold Room.

Submitted by, Sharon Borak (2-7-94)

—SPJST-

66, Waco Youth Club to Meet February 20 Lodge

Dear Readers, On February 6, we all went to Lacy's Movie Theater and had a great time.

After the movies, we played games in the game room.

A reminder: Our next youth club meeting will he on February 20. Amanda Neslony will bring the birthday cake and Jodi McAdams will bring the game.

Fraternally, Justin Engelke (12) (2-11-94)

--SPJST-

88, Houston Youth Club Reports on January Meeting Lodge

Dear Members and Readers, Corey Gray, president, called the meeting to order at 7:50 p.m. We repeated the Pledge of Allegiance and the Youth Club Pledge. The secretary's report was given with two pieces of correspondence. The treasurer's report for 1993 was $8,915.41, income, $4,614.53 expenses, and $4300.88 profit.

Lindsey Michalek, on behalf of the Charity Committee, thanked everyone for their contributions to the canned goods drive during the Christmas season. The canned goods were taken to the St. Rose Catholic Church Food Pantry. It was discussed to continue having a food drive and also to gather clothing and toys for

the needy. Collection boxes will be available for all lodge members use—not just the youth club. There was also an interest to again participate in the annual March of Dimes Walk. This is usually held the last Sunday in April. Mrs. Zalesky, assistant youth leader, spoke about the upcoming craft meeting on Saturday, February 12. Each youth is to bring a T-shirt or sweatshirt. We will be making St. Patrick's Day shirts. We will meet from 10 a.m. until 12 noon.

It was decided to also have our monthly social the afternoon of February 12.

We will travel to Memorial park for a picnic, weather permitting, then to the IMAX Theater. Those who are coming to the outing were asked to meet at the lodge at noon.

We also discussed the upcoming Lodge Anniversary Dinner, which will feature bingo and a dance. It will be Sunday, February 13. The youth club will sell prize drawing tickets for 50 cents each. The prizes will include a painted Tshirt, potted plant, box of candy, seasonal wreath, coffee mugs and stand and a fruit basket. The officers are asked to secure the prize items.

Assistant Youth Leader Jeanette Bender thanked all the youth who participated in the Valentines preparation for the lodge members. We made 125 Valentines and will pass them out at the monthly lodge meeting on Monday, February 14.

She also asked for volunteers to read Valentine poems at the meeting. The youth enjoy performing for the adults almost as much as the adults enjoy watching their programs.

Youth Leader Barbara Linney reminded the youth that she has forms for the Tshirt contest which ends January 31.

Mrs. Linney also had prize drawing tickets available for our district sales for a beautiful handmade lace tablecloth and napkin set. This will be given away at the Spring Meeting on March 13 at Lodge 172 in Pasadena. May is also the election of officers for 1994. We also selected the day for the Lodge 88 Christmas Party, December 5. The Youth Club Party will he December 19.

DYC Marie Stayton reminded everyone of the District Five Spring Meeting and that there would he an election of officers. If you have any questions you

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Youth Leaders' Workshop March 18 - 20, at CAMP LONE STAR Route Three, Box 2 L • La Grange, Texas 78945 Phone (409) 247-4128

would like answered during the district meeting, write them down and bring them to the meeting.

DYC Stayton also mentioned that the LITs were taken to dinner and a movie as a thank you for all of the hard work that they have done this past youth club year.

The District Five Youth Achievement Day (YAD) will be on Sunday, July 10, followed by the State Royalty Competition and YAD on August 6 and 7. She will be checking records again this year to verify that youth members have attended the required seven youth meetings and have earned the minimum 800 points, making them eligible to go to camp in July.

The District Five Easter Party will be Saturday, March 26, at Lodge 88. The LIT workshop will be June 3, 4, and 5 and this year, all LITs will have CPR training. The Supreme Lodge will pay for one-half of the cost and the district will pay for the other half.

The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, February 16, at 6:30 p.m. Laura Farquhar will bring refreshments.

Fraternally, Karen Bender (13), Reporter PS.—A correction to the report on last month's meeting. The Youth Club voted to donate $30 per scholarship pledge to the Scholarship Fund of Lodge 88, instead of the $25 mentioned in last month's late,: (2-4-94)

—SPJST-

196, Houston Youth Club Reports on Christmas Party Lodge

Travel to the Czech Republic to Study Czech Travel to the Czech Republic and study Czech with people from all over the United States and Holland. The study tour will be from July 5th to July 29th, 1994. The group leaders will be Thadious Polasek of Texas and Helena Landovska of Prague, Czech Republic.

Housing and food service will be at the dorms of the Agricultural School at Suchdol in the northern part of Praha.

Instruction will be by professors of The Charles University and a linguistic institute in Praha.

Along with the classes, there will be cultural excursions in Prague, including tours of the Prague Castle, picture galleries, the Old Town, and much more. There will also be out of town excursions to: Krivoklat, South Moravia, Telc and the chateau Vranov, Karlovy Var, and Tabor.

You need not have studied Czech to be a member of the group. If you are planning to fly to the Czech Republic, call and ask for the group price and compare.

If you wish to join the group, contact Thadious Polasek at Route Four, Box 79, Schulenburg, Texas 78956 or call him after 7 p.m. at (409) 5622207.

Sincerely, Thadious T. Polasek —SPJST-

YOUTH LEADERS:

Please note that Quarterly Youth Reports are due to the State Youth Leader on March 15.

Thank You.

Dear Readers, I would like to tell about my lodge's Christmas party that we had on December 10th. First, we made Christmas ornaments, then we ate dinner and sang Christmas songs. And last, but not least, Santa came. We had a pretty good time.

Kirk Weathers, Secretary (2-20-94)

ign up now Please complete and return by March 7, 1994 to Joni Lange • P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503 March 18 - 20, 1994 Check-out: Sunday, 1 p.m.

Youth Leaders' Workshop Check in: Friday, 7 p.m.

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Guest

Emergency Contact Person: Name

Please bring the following:

Relation

Craft Item (include instructions), loose fitting clothing, comfortable shoes, personal items, costume reflective of the 50s and 60s.

Any medical problems that we should be aware of

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Rid 133 San Antonio Mile sestry a bratfi: Lednova schrize ktera byla v nedeli 19 byla prrimerne naystivena. Schrize zaeala ye 2 hodiny odpoledne nagim presidentem Jarolyn Popp. Nejprve jsme vzdali poctu na gi vlajce a pak jsme uctili pamatku zesnulSrch elenri jednou minutou ticha.

Sestra Margie Schauffele tajemnice fadu, pfeeetla zpravy z minule schrize a podala finaneni zpravy a v ge bylo ptijato beze zmeny. V lednu musime platit elenske pfispevky pro rok 1994, jestli jste to neudelali nezapomerite na to v nagi pfigti schrizi. Byli jsme vdeeni bratru Jim Reese za jeho nav gtevu je zastupcem 7 okrsku a promluvil k nam o rriznem poji gteni nag fad ma na prodej a aby v gichni eleni se snafili najit nove eleny aby na g fad vzrristal.

Na liste nemoci*h byla sestra Julie Sefcik upadla a zlomila si nohu, pfejeme ti sestro brzke uzdraveni a tegime se of ti bude mono pfijit mezi nos.

Svatebni qroei v lednu slavili tito eleni: Roy a Dana Schimeek-4 roky; Bob a Jarolyn Popp-16 rokii; Joe a Viola Spaeek 50 rokri; a Ernie a Ofie Popp-52 roky. Pfejeme yam vgem mnoho zdravi a gtesti do budoucnosti.

Narozeniny v lednu meli: James Kostelnik, Joe Spaeek, Ann Spaseek, Anthony Trilieek, Agnes Rohan, Evelyn Matula a Frances Schimeek.

Odmenu za tieast ye schrizi obdrfeli: 1.

Grace Rohan, 2. Ann Spaeek, 3. Don Netek.

Lidova Architektura Na Valagsku.

Druha 'east Nejzajimavergimi stavebnimi objekty na Valagsku jsou "fojtstvi." Jsou to stavby 1:1 7valSich rychtafti, ktere mail east° obytnou budovu jednopatrovou s pavIdekou. Fojtstvi pfedstavuji nejvyspeleigi formu lidove architektury, pfi ktere se pine uplatnilo tesafske umeni. Jest jen litovati, fe ty objekty, ktere se nam dodnes zachovaly, mail svrij puvodni stavebni vzhled Casto stavebnimi zmenami poru ge0. Jedine u b)'ivaleho fojtstvi v Jasenne z r. 173 5 zachoval se privodni obytnST dam temef nezmenen. Dal gi zejimava fojtstvi mriieme je gte nalezti v Lideeku, Vel. Karlovicich a Hutisku, ale u techto staveb se of nezachovaly detaily jako okna, dvefe a pod. U techto objektu vynika namnoze jednoducha monumentalni prisnost lidove architektury, ktera ma silu qtvarneho qrazu a pine vyjadfuje take spoleeenske postavenh jejiho majitele jako rychtafe. Fojtstvi bylo dfive v kalde vala:s'ske vesnici. Byl to valy nejvetgi statek v obci, kterSr obnagel kolem 300 Indic ptidy. I tyto nejzajimavej gi objekty v obci mail stejnST charakter a raz jako obyeejna

16. unora 1994 "Split the Pot" vyhrali: James Dlugosh, a Bill Pavliska. Po skoneeni schrize nasledovala dobra svaeina, spoleene hry a praktikovat eeskou fee' ty ktefi to umi.

Chci yam vysvetlit prof jsem nepodala zpravy o lednove schuzi, byla jsem pfitomna ale musela jsem ode* pled dvema hodinami protofe jsem, se chtela zrieastnit parnetni 6ohoslufby pro sestru Gloria Sell. Take sestra Mary Popp Pa se mnou. Sestra Gloria Sell byla elenkou "Faith United Methodist Church" a jeji Minister byl Rev. Herschel H. Homer. Za svobodna se jmenovala Jaroslava Polivkova. Jeji kfestni jmeno si pfeloiila z ee gtiny do anglietiny, Jaro-slava je glory, tak se naz yvala ' Gloria. Jejh dva synovci byli zde na tech obfadech, jeden znich nesl to Urnu s jejim popelem na ten Altai.

Rev. Homer zavolal sestru Julianu Kulich, one ITN na "Lady of the Lake University" aby pfelolila ten timrtni list, (kterST byl ti gten v Cechach) z eatiny do anglietiny. V gichni pfitomni recitovali Apo gtolskr vyznani viry, zaspivali jsme 3 hymny behem obfadu a Rev. Homer mel pravdive a dojemne "Chvalofeeeni" (Eulogy) pro sestru Gloria. Na konci obfadu Rev. Herschel H. Homer dal poiehnani vgem pfitomnSim. Take to dama co hrala na Organ si zasloufi na gi pochvali, bohufel nedozvedela jsem se jeji jmeno. Po obfadech meli obeerstveni a nav g tevu s pfitomnSrma ve spoleeenskem sale.

Nage pfigti schtize bude v nedeli 20. tinora ye 2 hodiny odpoledne.

Na shledanou s vami se tegi Miloslava Phelpsova eeska dopisovatelka —SPJSTchalupa jen asi dvojnasobne veal.

Konstrukce vala g sk)'ich lidovSTch staveb byla vesmes srubova, z tesaiVch smrkoqch tramri o sile 22 cm, ktera spoeivala na nizke kamenne podezdivce. Byla-li chalupa postavena v prudke strani, byla podezdivka v Cele chalupy vysoka a na ni spoeivala malebna pavldeka. Privodni lidova stavba vyjadfuje dokonale materialovou jednotnost a konstruktivni Cistotu. Ve stavbe se neobjevuje ani jeden kovovS7 hfeb, vge bylo eepovano nebo sbijeno drevenStmi koliky. Okapni roury z vydlabaneho kulateho dfeva jsou pfichyceny opet dfevenSimi haky, jen ohni gte, pec a komin jsou zdene. Krytina je vgude gindelova.

Dlouholeta tradice, jednoduchS, a pev0 fivotni fad vytvofily tak obytq drim, ktery se of na male odchylky stale opakuje, kde jednotlive stavebni easti i zpitsob stavby konstrukce byly tradici normalisovany v ustalenST jednotnST typ, kter: dokonale svSrm obsahem a formou vyjadf oval tehdejgi zprisob fivota na vala gske vesnici a jeho civilisaeni a kulturni droveri.

Lidova architektura na Valagsku pfedstavuje nam synthesu tehdejgiho qtvarneho a hospodatskeho fivota.

Obsahuje ye svem vStrazu of asketickou jednoduchost, 'lady i tvrdou pfisnost, lvyp1STvajici z telkeho zapasu s nehostinnou pridou o denni chleb.

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Od Morayske a Sierske Informaeni Centrum Druha east Tfetl rri rtus pfesvedeuje spoleenost o torn, le Morava byla Cechy vysvobozena ze v geobecneho tipadku a mad'arske krutovlady. Jako mSitus druhST, i tento mush neco zamleet: spojenectvl Moravy a Polska v prvni define 11.stoletl v jednom state a valeenS7 sta y mezi Nerneckem a Cechama na jedne strane a Polskem s Moravou na druhe strane. 0 dobyti Moravy eeskSrm knifetem Bfetislavem po smrti polskeho krale Boleslava Chrabreho se take mlei. NepfijemOm faktem je i skuteenost, fe eesky knife Bfetislav po svem viteznem taleni na Moravu neme'l v timyslu tuto zem podfhdit Cecham, ale vladnout tam sam jako morayskST panovnik. Mince, ktere nechal tehdy na Morave razit, nesou jeho podobiznu a pefovou korunu morayskStch kraal na hlave.

Jeho jednani bylo logicke. Cechy byly v prvnh zfetine 11.stoleti zmitany spory mezi jednot1h4mi Cleny pfemyslovskeho rodu a jim konkurovaly v boji o uchopenh moci nemene zdatnh Vr govci. Cechy byly v lennim pomeru k nemecke fi gi, Morava nikoli. Bfetislavriv navrat do Cech po uprazdneni knifeciho stolce a jeho pfijeti Cech i Moravy jako lena od nemeckeho krale, je krokem neprozfeteliVm a nerozumn3ri. Cechy se timto Bfetislavoqm einem dostaly do tesnej gi zavislosti na Nemecku a s nimi i Morava. Co neziskali Nemci po dye stoleti meeem, to dostali behem kratke doby eeskou kratkozrakostl.

Morava nebyla Cechy osvobozena, ale naopak oloupena o svobodu a o pravo rozhodovat o sobe. Patrne se nehodlala s timto stavem smif it.

Nevime co vge se deo na Morave za Bfetislavovy vlady, ale hned po jeho smrti roku 1 055 do glo ke konfliktu mezi eesiqrm knifetem Spytihnevem a jeho bratrem, vladcem Moravy.

Spytihnev lsti vylakal 300 morayskSrch pfedakri do Chrudimy, kde je zlikvidoval. Osovobditel se takto v osvobozene zemi nechova.

Stvrt y ' my ' tus hlasa, fe od Spytihneva, kterS'r potlaeil morayske odbojniky, tvofily Cechy s Moravou navfdy jednot telo. Fakt, fe druha polovina 11. stoleti a cele l2.stoleti byly vypineny valeenSrmi konflikty mezi morayskSmi a eeskSrmi Pfemyslovci o nadvladu jednech nad drul4rmi, se do teto teorie jaksi nehodi. Konflikt vyvrcholil roku 1182, kdy morays14 Konrad Znojems14 vyhnal z Prahy a z Cech eeskeho knifete Bedficha a ten se obratil s prosbou o pomod do Nernecka. Byl vysly gen a chsaf vyfegil spor tak, fe Bedfichovi udelil v lent) Cechy a Konradovu Moravu za soueasneho tipineho rortrfeni obou zemi a jejich podfhzeni pfimo Nemecku. Moravan Konrad se s trim° fegenim nespokojil, valeil dal of dosahl roku 1189 opetovneho spojeni obou zemi tim, fe ktitulu markrabete mora y -skehopfijltu vaody.

Naznaeil tim budouci podobu statu, kterou muieme moderni terminologii nazvat konfederace Moravy a Cech.

Obe slony may sve zakonodarne sbory, svou samostatnost v ramci daneho statniho titvaru, spojovala je osoba pavnovnhka, v tomto pita& Moravana ze Znojma.

Cechy byly od Moravy oddeleny v kaldem z nasledujicich sstoleti. Po bitve na Morayskem poli roku 1278 rozdelil nemeckST cisaf dedictvi po Otakarovi II. tak, fe na Morave vladl sam a Cechy svefil Otovi Braniborskemu.

Ve 14.stoleti byl dualismus, zapoeatST Konradern ZnojemskSim, dovr g en privilegii Lucemburkti Morave. Tato privilegia Cinila Moravu rovnopravnou s ees14m kralovstvhm, poskytovala jd' pray° na obsazenh nejvy gg ich dfadu Moravany.

Markrabetem byl vfdy pfislugnik lucemburskeho rodu, kterST soueasne nebyl eeskjim kralem.

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Ueme se eesky Let Us Study Czech!

Lekce Sedmi Lesson Seven Common Expressions Of Courtesy dekuji — thank you prosim — you are welcome (means "please" but used instead of English "you are welcome") rado se stalo -- I was glad to do it nevi zae — don't mention it "Dekuji" is singular. Sometimes it is as "dekuju." Dekuji is more proper and is more often used. Plural is "dekujeme." It is not necessary to add an equivalent of "you", but it could be done and it is often done. Then, it is "dekuji ti" when we are close to the person addressed, or "dekuji Vam" if the relation to the person addressed is more formal.

The most common reply to the word "dekuji" is the word "proshm".

"Rado se stalo" and "neni zae" is used similar to "I was glad to do it," or "don't mention it," in this country.

Dovolte proshm — with your permission, (please) pardon me, (please) odpusfte (proshm) — excuse me, (please) promirite (prosim) — I am sorry— pardon me nic se nestalo — it was nothing

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It is very common to wish your guests "dobre chutnani" as they are sitting ready to eat. The same wish is sometimes used among members of the family as they start with their meal.

The literal translation is "good appetite". This wish is very common on the Continent — in French, German, and practically all Continental language.

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The word "prosim" is the most common courtesy word. The original is, "I beg you" and only from the context can you tell whether the word "prosim" means "I beg you" or whether it serves as "please".

"Prosim", shown above in parenthesis, because its use is optional, making it more polite.

The words "odpust'te" and "prominte" mean practically the same. The informal address would be "promiii" and "odpust" to be used only with those persons with whom you are on a "thou" basis. The "thou" and "you" basis sounds archaic in English, but there is an important difference in the relation between persons whom we address "thou" — in Czech "ty" — (the verb "tykati si"), and persons we address "you" — in Czech "vy" — and, therefore, the verb describing the relation is "vykati si."

The English "I am sorry" in Czech means "Je mi Tito" (or "Ja lituji").

The Czech phrase is used in the same sense as the original meaning of "I am sorry", but generally, we can say that "Je mi lito" is used much more sparingly than "I am sorry". The latter can often be translated "odpust'te" or "prominte".

Jak se mate (m8)?

Jak se am (ti) daN? Dekuji, dobie — Fine, thank you.

Nestoji to za nic — It's not worth anything.

Spatne, mizerne — bad, miserable

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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.)

SPJST CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Friday, February 18-Social Night Sunday, February 20-Bridal Shower Friday, February 25-Social Night 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. 15, BUCKHOLTS Saturday, March 5-Straight Dominoes Tournament Sunday, March 13-Private Dance Club Monday, March 14-Lodge Meeting, 6 p.m.

Thursday, March 17-Dance with music by Don Peachey of Burnett, Wisconsin, 7:30 1 I :30 p.m.

(Local lodge meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. For hall rental and dance information, call Audrey McCall at (817) 593-2321.) ***

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

LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN Saturday, Feb. 19-King of Swing, 8-12 p.m.

Sunday, February 20-Jodie Mikula, 2-6 p.m.

Sunday, February 27-Leroy Rybank's Swinging Orchestra, 3-7 p.m.

Sunday, March 13-Three-band Polka Fest; Music by Vrazels, Fritz Hodde, and Leo Majek ($7 per person); 2-8 p.m.

(For rentals and reservations, call Irene Helgren at (512) 281-4534. Band Bookings: Artis Monson at (512) 281-3711. Most of our Saturday night dances are held from 8:30 until 12:30. Lodge meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise stated.) ** *

LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Saturday, February 19-Youth Dance-Good times, good music and good food. Meet your friends for Saturday evening fun. Doors open at 8 p.m. (No alcohol served and no smoking permitted.)

Saturday, March 12-SPJST Lodge Recognnition and Incentive Award Dinner, 3 p.m.

Monday, March 14-Lodge Meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 19-Youth 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, February 17-Youth Club Chili Dog Party Thursday, February 24-Private Rental Saturday, March 5-Vrazels - Dance 8:3012:30; $5 per person Monday, March 7-Dallas-Ennis Fraternal Council; No. 25 - Host; Nos. 401, 35, and 135 co-hosts; 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 12-Private Rental Sunday, March 13-Battle Dance: One Star Czechs/Sulak Brothers; 2 - 6 p.m.; $5 per person Saturday, March 19-Private Rental Friday, March 25-Private Rental (Local lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. Youth Club meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. The game room is open each Wednesday evening at 5 p.m.

For reservations, rentals, or information, call Ronald Mraz at (214) 878-4204 or Ernest Haskovec at (214) 875-2789.) ***

LODGE N•. 29, TAYLOR Saturday, February 19-SPJST State Tarok -4

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. To reserve hall, please contact Melvin Steger at 365-6564. ** *

LODGE NO. 35, ELK Saturday, February 19-Side Kick Saturday, February 26-Neon Texas Saturday, March 5-Texas Heartbeat Satruday, March 12-Texas Style Sunday, March 13-SPJST Lodge Meeting at 3 p.m.; RVOS Lodge 50 Meeting at 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 19-Side Kick Saturday, March 26-Neon Texas (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 Monday, February 21-Lodge Meeting, after bingo at 9:30 p.m.

Sunday, February 27-Tarok Tournament.

Registration 8:15 a.m. For more information, contact James Bacak, P.O. Box 1426, El Campo, Texas 77437; (409) 543-9362.

Wednesday, March 16-Meeting at 7 p.m.

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

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Friday, February 18-Family Night; Hamburgers and french fries at 6:30 p.m.

Practice time for tarok, straight and "42" dominoes before tournaments.

Saturday, February 19-Jerry Haisler and Melody Five Monday, February 21-Board of Trustees Meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, February 26-Lee Roy Matocha Orechestra (Seaton Star Hall is located five miles east of Temple, just off of Highway 53. All Saturday dances are from 8-12 p.m. For information about hall bookings, please call Ann Hejl (817) 983-3491, weekdays or (817) 985-2548, on the hall phone on Saturdays.) ***

LODGE NO. 49, ROWENA Friday, February 18-Game Social; 5 p.m. at Lodge Hall Friday, March 18-Game Social; 5 p.m. at Lodge Hall Saturday, March 20-Czech Heritage Society Meeting at SPJST Hall at 2:30 p.m.

Game socials areevery third Friday night of each month at the Lodge Hall. Lodge quarterly meetings are the first Wednesday night at 7 p.m. of February, May, August and November at the Lodge Hall. **x LODGE NO.54, WEST Friday, March 4-Quarterly Lodge Meeting at 7 p.m. in Lone Star Hall. ***

LODGE NO. 66, WACO Friday, February 18-Cherokee Rose Saturday, February 19-Texas Trio Saturday, February 26-Private Wedding Friday, March 4-Cherokee Rose Saturday, March 5-Dakota Game nights (Taroky, dominoes, etc.) are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m.

Members, please bring snacks.

LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY it midge 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. 80, HOLLAND Monday, Feb. 28-American Legion, 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 5-Super Games, 7 p.m.

Sunday, March 6-SPJST Monthly meeting at 2 p.m.

Saturday, March 12-Broussard Wedding Reception Saturday, March 26-Cortez - Lopez Wedding Reception Monday, March 28-American Legion, 7 p.m.

(Game night every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP1-74615-1395-8; AL-00061-9887-0) ** *

LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVILLE Sunday, February 20-Lodge Meeting (Includes noon luncheon, followed by business meeting at 1 p.m.)

(Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month. There is a luncheon at noon, followed by the business meeting at 1 p.m.) ***

LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Saturday, February 19-Dance with music by Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six Monday, February 21-Lodge Meeting and initiation of new members at 6:30 p.m.

Members are asked for a pastry donation to go with supper.

Saturay, February 26-Rental Saturday, March 5-Dance with music by the Henry Rejcek Orchestra Satruday, March 19-Dance with music by Alpen Muzikantan Monday, March 21-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Saturday, February 19-Battle Dance: Bobby Jones and City_Polka Boys; 8-1; $6 per person; No free tickets Saturday, February 26--Ray Jurecka: Ballroom and Variety Sunday, February 27-Manny Green: Big Band Music; Dress Code; 5-9 p.m.; $8.50 per person Friday, March 4-Texas Brew (C/W); $5 per person Saturday, March 5-Sterling Silver, Ballroom and Variety; $5 per person (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).

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

LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH Sunday, March 20-Dance; Music by Don Peachey of Burnett, Wisconsin, 3-7 p.m.

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

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. 133, SAN ANTONIO 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. 142, HOUSTON Sunday, March 6-Lodge Meeting (Hall rentals for wedding or party, call (713) 862-6291 after 4 p.m.)

LODGE NO. 161, LA PARITA JOURDANTON Sunday, March 13-Quareterly Lodge Meeting at 11:45 a.m. at the Jourdanton Civic Center in Jourdanton. RSVP to Tillie Koch by February 28, .1994. CO (210) 569-5627. •

LODGE 154, FORT WORTH Saturday, February 19-Country-western dance with music by the Country Junction Band. ***

LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA Saturday, February 19-Due West (C/W) Saturday, February 26-Heart of Texas (C/W) Saturday, March 5-Texas Brew (C/W) Saturday, March 12-Little Bit of Texas (C/W) Saturday, March 19-Chaparral (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. 175, ROSENBERG Tuesday, March 8-Quarterly Lodge Meeting at 7 p.m. at the George Memorial Library in Richmond. *** LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Saturday, February 19-Firecreek Saturday, February 26-Reckless Saturday, March 5-Loaded Dice Saturday, March 12-Backroads Saturday, March 19-Firecreek (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 month at the VFW Post, 4002, Longview.) ***

LODGE NO. 179, WARRENTON Thursday, February 10-Lodge Meeting; social hour begins at 7 p.m. with meal to follow.

Sausage will be provided; members asked to bring side dishes.

(Lodge meets second Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Warrenton store; social hour and meat follows. The meat is furnished and members bring side dishes.) *** LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON Saturday, February 19-Cross Fire Saturday, February 26-Wayne Martin Saturday, March 5-Country Junction Saturday, March 12-Texas Heat Saturday, March 19-Cross Fire (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.) ***

LODGE NO. 183, MID-CITIES (Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Game nights are every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. and every Sunday at 1:30 p.m.- Permit No. 17516910506. For information regarding hall rentals (weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, etc.) please call (817) 465-8538, (817) 4608056, or (817) 468-4611.) ** *

LODGE NO. 185, NEW BRAUNFELS Thursday, February 17-Lodge 185 meeting at the Bavarian Village, beginning at 8 p.m. ***

LODGE NO. 186, CALDWELL (Lodge meetings are on the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 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, February 18-Lonesome Dove Saturday, February 19-People's Choice Friday, February 25-Texas Fever Satruday, Febraury 26-Debonaires (Private party room available. For more information, call Albert at 255-8157.) ***

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

LODGE NO. 191, LUFKIN Thursday, February 17-Square Dance Practice Friday, Febraury 18-Pine Squares/Gary Wh itsett Monday, February 21-Square Dance Lessons Wednesday, February 23-Cloggers r-L4SPJST',

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