Vestnik 1994 04 06

"CHANGING TO MEET THE CHANGING NEEDS OF FRATERNALISTS"

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

VESTNIK SPJST Herald

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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 ISSN-07458800 VOLUME 82 NUMBER 14

Statewide "Straight" and "42" tournaments attract enthusiastic players

Cyclone and New Tabor teams place first in domino playoffs

by Frank Klinkovsky, State FAC PART I Lodge 15, Buckholts Hosts Straight Domino Tournament

Lodge No. 15, Buckholts, on March 5, was the site for the Tenth Annual Straight Domino Tournament. A total of 52 enthusiastic players representing 11

lodges from all over Texas participated in the tournament.

Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar and State FAC Frank Klinkovsky welcomed the players and wished them all an enjoyable day of domino competition. District Two Director Willie Kohutek and District

Seven Director Bob Bayer were recognized for being present. Director Bayer also competed in the tournament.

After three games were played, a delicious noon meal was served by Lodge 15, Buckholts. After the meal, five more games were played by everyone. The top five teams advanced to the playoffs.

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It then became necessary to have a playoff as there was a tie for first, second, third and fourth places. After the playoffs, the winners were as follows: First Place Team

Bill Smetanka and Kenneth Marek Lodge No. 24, Cyclone Second Place Team

Lydia Jansen and Homer Sakewitz Lodge No. 29, Taylor Third Place Team

Randy and Linda Gaas Lodge No. 17, New Tabor Fourth Place Team

Jerry Turek and Herbert Klaus Lodge No. 48, Beyersville

First Place winners of the State SPJST Straight Domino Tournament were, from left, Bill Smetanka and Kenneth Marek of Lodge 24, Cyclone.

First Place winners of the State SPJST "42" Domino Tournament were, from left, Donnie Paul and Glen Paul of Lodge 17, New Tabor.

Second Place in the "Straight" Tournament were Homer Sakewitz and Lydia Jansen of Lodge 29, Taylor.

Third Place in the "Straight" Tournament were Linda Gaas and Randy Gaas of Lodge 17, New Tabor

Fourth Place in the "Straight" Tournament were Jerry Turek and Herbert Klaus of Lodge 48, Beyersville.

Second Place in the "42" Tournament were, from left, James Hanusch and Lee Hanusch of Lodge 47, Seaton.

Third Place in the "42" Tournament were, from left, Lillie Krueger and Billie Rae Meeks of Lodge 29, Taylor.

' Fourth Place in the "42" Tournament were, from left, Keith Andel and Kenneth Andel of Lodge 24, Cyclone.

The first three places carried home the trophies and the fourth place winners each received a set of SPJST dominoes.

The winners nf the first place lodge -dayers representing Taylor. Eleven players were p in the tournament but only ten were in competition for the lodge trophy and they beat out Lodge 17, New Tabor by only one game—but that's all it takes.

Congratulations to all of the players from Taylor for winning first place.

My sincere thanks to all who have taken the time play in and to support this tournament. The fun and fraternalism was enjoyed by all players. A "Thank You" to Lodge 15—and especially to their kitchen crew and all of their members for the outstanding job they did – hosting the tournament. Thanks, too, to lodge President Gladys Allison for her help in running the tournament. Finally, a big thank you goes out to all of the members who participated and traveled to play in the State Straight Domino Tournament.

We will again, next year, continue to not limit the number of teams from any lodge. You can send as many teams as you wish. We would suggest that each lodge have a practice night to coordinate their teams to decide who will play with who and then mail the State FAC the names of the teams that will be representing your lodge. This will be for both the Straight Domino playoffs and for the "42" contest.

The only change will be that there will be two lodge trophies instead of one.

One of the trophies will be won by the members from the same lodge that wins the most games and the other one will go to the lodge of the first place winners.

Those lodges having the most players will, of course, have a slight advantage.

We are looking forward to a large participation in 1995.

(Part II—Summary of "42" Tournament Continues on page 5)

2/VESTNIK-Wednesday. April 6. 1994

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

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Workshop Brings Issues to Light Service Attracts Members Those of you who attended the Lodge Officers Workshop at Lodge 47, Seaton a few weeks back may recall the panel presentation which took place. A member from each district addressed the assembly to relate what his or her lodge was doing to stimulate member involvement.

Brother Keith Kieschnick, president of Lodge 142, Houston was one of the panel participants.

At age 20, Brother Keith is one of the youngest lodge presidents in our SPJST lodge system. In his second term as lodge president, one of his goals is to get members of all ages more involved. I had a chance to visit with him this past week by telephone.

The time has come, according to Brother Keith, for our Society to review its concept of how our lodges can best serve their members.

In short, he says, the SPJST must be willing to keep up with the times and change with its members. A lodge meeting or activity today must have real purpose if we want to realistically expect participation.

"Our meetings should be meaningful to our members, both young and old, with each group having the opportunity to express their opinions and ideas. If we don't, we'll lose them," he says.

One of the keys to attracting inactive members, says Brother Keith, could lie on the district level. "There's strength in numbers," he says. "While an individual lodge may not have adequate resources, several lodges working together could make more 'special events' possible."

What does he mean by special events?

Events that target specific age groups, ranging from the very young to the very old-with plenty of activities geared for those in between.

"Just look at our district youth camp," Keith illustrates. "It would hardly be possible for a lodge to pull off a major activity like that on its own. However, on a district-wide level, with the support of the Supreme Lodge, it's proven to be a great success."

According to Keith, SPJST members especially those between the ages of 20 and retirement age-have few options these days when it comes to finding fun and affordable entertainment.

"That's one important area where our local lodges could be better filling the bill," he says.

"Too often, once our members turn age 18, we lose them," he says.

"It doesn't have to be that way," he added, concluding, "That is, if we, as a Society, are willing to thoughtfully address the current needs of our membership and then act upon them."

A couple of days after my conversation with Brother Keith, I went back to the notes that I had taken during our conversation. I reflected on the simple significance of what he had said. Targeting specific age groups, for instance, in an

effort to build a more dynamic lodge system is a great idea. It's also a simple idea, yet one that may sometimes get overlooked.

As previously stated, the recent workshop addressed the growing concern of how to get members involved in lodge activities. For every lodge that is doing a good job of responding to its member needs, there are probably two that are looking for guidance and assistance.

If your lodge needs help, explore your options. Your district director is always a good place to start. He probably already knows something of your situation and can make some suggestions. Likewise, the Supreme Lodge President's Department in the Home Office is there to provide you with ideas for building a more "user friendly" fraternal program.

It is difficult to overstate absolute necessity that the SPJST and its lodges maintain an attractive schedule of fraternal programming.

While the insurance and other financial products the SPJST offers may be "top of the line," that fact-by itself-doesn't do much to motivate members to get active in their local lodge. Member participation is a fundamental part of our fraternal charter that warrants the thoughtful attention and action of our leadership at every level of our Society. *** The Gift of Music S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home Director and Chairman Dan Balusek informed me last week that he and his fellow directors have orchestrated a fund-raising campaign to raise money to purchase a new piano for the residents of S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 2 in Needville. The drive will continue through July 31, 1994.

"Any amount will be appreciated," says Brother Dan. Vestnik readers may recall that in 1993, the Rest Home Directors conducted a successful piano fund-raising drive on behalf of S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 1 in Taylor.

Lodges or individuals wanting to contribute to the piano fund may send their contributions to the address listed in the advertisement which appears on page three of this week's issue. "Or, if they have any questions," Brother Dan says, "they can contact the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home Director in their District."

They are as follows: District One: Melvin Skrabanek (409) 567-3664 District Two: Dan Balusek (817) 697-3971 District Three: George Pauling (817) 754-7633 District Four: Billy Rollwitz (915) 442-3141 District Five: Lonnie Lostak (409) 922-1533 District Six: Ervin Holy (512) 798-4507 District Seven: Eugene Hrncir (512) 241-3114

"The time has come for our Society to review its concept of how our lodges can best serve their members."

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From the Supreme Lodge

Readers Write

Supreme Lodge Accepting Applications for Position of Secretary-Treasurer

In Memory of Bernie..

Loved and Remembered You wished no one a fond farewell or even said "Good-Bye." You were gone before we knew it and only God knows why.

God broke our hearts to show us He only takes the best.

To some, you are forgotten; to others, part of the past.

But to us who Loved and Lost you, your memory will always last.

A million times we've missed you, a million times we've cried.

If our Love could have saved you . . . you never would have died.

Deep in our hearts you will always stay, Loved and Remembered every single day.

—Ruth Hanusch

Can you help us provide the Gift of Music?

Until July 31, S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home Directors encourage SPJST members and lodges to support their drive to raise funds for a new piano for the residents of S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 2 in Needville.

Any amount will be appreciated. Please forward your gifts to: S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 2 Piano Fund P.O. Box 347 • Needville, Texas 77461

Please indicate on your check that funds are to be directed to the Piano Fund.

Thank you very much.

!!!

Family Fun and Important SPJST Dates April 16

County-Wide Garage Sale at Lodge 24, Cyclone

April 17

District One Spring Meeting at Lodge 188, Centerville

April 17

District Four Spring Meeting at Lodge 49, Rowena

April 23

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

April 24

District Three Spring Meeting at Lodge 92, Fort Worth

April 24

District Seven Spring Meeting in New Braunfels

May 1

District Six Spring Meeting at Lodge 40, El Campo - Hillje

May 14

Fifth Annual Tarok Tournament at Lodge 49, Rowena

May 15

Sixth Annual Polka Fest at Inez Community Center (hosted

June 3-5

LIT Workshop

August 6-7

SPJST State Royalty and Youth Achievement Day

by Lodge 97, Placedo)

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

5% Annualized Effective 4-1-94 through 5-31-94

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

5.80% Annualized Effective 4-1-94 through 5-31-94

INTEREST RATE FOR UNIVERSAL LIFE 6.75 % Annualized Effective 4-1-94 through 5-31-94

SPJST MORTGAGE INTEREST RATES RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

The position of Secretary-Treasurer for the Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas (SPJST) Society is now open to fill the vacancy created by the transfer of Leonard D. Mikeska to the office of Vice President.

Essential elements of the position include: • Investment management of $100 million plus assets; • Mortgage loan management and administration; • Policy loan management; • Assistance and support to all local lodges; Qualifications for the position include: • Five years active membership with the SPJST Society; • Experience in the essential elements of the position; • Applicant must be bondable; • Relocation to Temple area.

(See SPJST By-Laws, Article 39 for more details)

Requirements to be considered: • Meet the qualifications as stated; • Submit a thorough resume by April 8th; • Submit a brief personal financial statement; • Include a minimum of three personal references.

The Supreme Lodge will be accepting applications postmarked or delivered no later than April 8, 1994.

The Supreme Lodge Board will consider all applications and allow the opportunity for interviews on Friday, April 15th, beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Send your resume to: SPJST Supreme Lodge, c/o Howard Leshikar, President, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. or, for more information, call (817) 7731575.

The SPJST, originally chartered as Slovanska Podporujici Jednota Statu Texas in 1897, is a fraternal benefit society which sells life insurance.

—SPJST-

By-Laws Description for Position of Secetary-Treasurer SPJST

(Editor's Note: Article 39 of the By-Laws of the SPJST provides a description of the duties and responsibilities of the office of Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer.

Individuals who are considering applying for the position may find this information enlightening.)

ARTICLE 39. Secretary-Treasurer (a) The secretary-treasurer of the Supreme Lodge is in charge of the administrative department. He receives, attends to, and replies to all correspondence, with the exception of letters written to other officers. (b) He publishes a monthly report in the official organ of all members who die, stating their names and ages at the time of death, number of their certificate, and duration of membership in the Society. (c) He records minutes of all transactions of the Supreme Lodge and informs the membership, through the medium of the official organ, of all important conclusions reached in the meetings of the Supreme Lodge. (d) He is responsible for maintaining complete records and accounting of certificate loans. (e) He assures that funds are available for loans at the suggestion of the Supreme Lodge.

(0 He has custody of the seal of the Society. (g) Every purchase and sale of bonds and stocks, name of the firm, name of the

agents who sold the bonds, and their addresses must be recorded. (h) After acceptance of the state examiner's report by the entire Supreme Lodge, prepares copies thereof, and mails copies to lodges and members at their request. (i) He is responsible for maintaining accurate records of application for real estate loans and delivers to the legal advisor particular information pertaining to them. (j) He is responsible for the purchase of all office supplies, stationery, etc., except as stated in Article 40 (c). (k) The secretary-treasurer has in his custody all matters pertaining to the investment of all the funds of the Society.

He maintains accurate records of real estate loans, of all insurance protection, and of all taxes on properties owned by the Society. It is his duty to see that interest and installments are paid promptly.

(1) He has under his supervision real estate belonging to the Society, and attends to maintaining it in good condition. (m) He makes a report of the status of all delinquent loans in every meeting of the Supreme Lodge. (n) He accepts from the financial secretary all income belonging to the Society and deposits it in various banks designated by the Supreme Lodge. (o) He is responsible for home office maintenance and security.

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

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Prospective Applicants for the position of SPJST Secretary-Treasurer, please note that the Supreme Lodge will be accepting applications postmarked or delivered no later than April 8, 1994

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SPJST Finance Committee to Meet at Home Office on April 16

District News and Updates Lodge 188, Centerville to Host District One Meeting on April 17 1:00 p.m 2:00 p.m. — CALL TO ORDER Presentation of colors Pledge of Allegiance Welcome by Lodge 188 President Introduction of Guests Roll Call of Lodges Recognition of Age 96, 75-year and 50-year members Youth Program Report of Supreme Lodge Officer Minutes Treasurer's Report Rest Home Report District Director Report Old an New Business Report of Auditing Committee Youth Report Election of Officers Site Selection for Fall Family Day and Spring Meeting Announcements Installation of Officers Meal

Registration

Come and support your district.

Lodge 185, New Braunfels to Host District Seven Meeting on April 24 Registration 10:00 a.m. - 11 a.m Jerry Sijansky, District Seven President 11:00 a.m. — CALL TO ORDER Host Lodge No. 185 Presentation of Colors and Pledge Roy Haag, President, Lodge No. 185 Welcome Pauline Pavliska, District Seven Scty.

Tribute to Deceased Members Jerry Sijansky, President Response INTRODUCIION OF GUESTS Pauline Pavliska, Secretary Roll Call of District Seven Officers Pauline Pavliska, Secretary Minutes of Fall Meeting Read Pauline Pavliska, Secretary All Correspondence Read Recognition of 50-year and 75-year Members and Age 96 Members (Paid-up Certificates) Jerry Sijansky, President Reports from District Seven Officers Bob Bayer, District Seven Director District Director Report Susan Bohnenberger, District Seven Youth Leader Youth Report 12:00 - 1:30 — LUNCH BREAK Old and New Business Report of Auditing Committee Election of District Seven Officers Presentation of Awards ... Glen Pruski, First Vice President, District Seven Fraternalists of the Year for 1993 Recognized Installation of District Seven Officers and Youth Leader for 94 Site Selection for Fall Meeting Door Prizes We have a busy agenda scheduled for this meeting. The officers will do their best to follow the agenda as closely as possible. We ask everyone to work with us.

Everyone will purchase their own lunch either at the Bavarian Village Restaurant or at an area restaurant of your choice.

Fraternally, Jerry E. Sijansky District Seven President —SPJST"The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not by smashing it."

—Arnold H. Glasow

Planning to buy or to build this year?

Then, consider financing your next home or real estate purchase through SPJST. The Society offers competitive lending rates and the security of knowing who you will be dealing with through the life of your mortgage.

The SPJST Finance Committee will Members wishing to make suggeshold their annual meeting at the Home tions and/or comments at the meeting are Office in Temple, Texas on Saturday, asked to make arrangements with your district Finance Committee Member or April 16, 1994 beginning at 9 a.m.

Members of the Society are invited to Finance Committee Chairman Monta send suggestions and/or comments to this Foster, in writing, before April 11, 1994. meeting. Please address your suggesFraternally, tions and/or comments to your District Rita J. Vanek Finance Committee Secretary Finance Committee Member or mail District Six them to Rita Vanek, P.O. Box 901, El —SPJSTCampo, Texas before April 11, 1994.

92, Fort Worth to Host District Three Meeting on April 24 Lodge

10:00 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Needlework and Horseshoes Contest (Age 16 and Up) Washer Throwing Contest (Age 15 and Under) Complimentary Snacks and Coffee

Registration

11:00 a.m. — CALL TO ORDER Br. Gordon Hubenak, District Three President Pledge of Allegiance Br. Nathan Tierce Br. Kyle Matus and SPJST Youth Pledge National Anthem Sis. Mary Cecile Krivanek Br. Carl Zich, Lodge 92 President Welcome Sis. Kay Lynn Kovar, District Three First Vice President Response Sis. Sharon Tierce, Reading of Departed Members District Three Second Vice President Sis. Bessie Petr, District Three Youth Memorial Service District Three Youth Counselor Approval of Fall Meeting Minutes Sis. Martha Durham Treasurer's Report Appoint Auditing Committee Appoint Nominating Committee Br. Howard Leshikar, Supreme Lodge Report Supreme Lodge President Br. Sid Pokladnik District Three Director's Report Recognition of Fraternalist of the Year and 50-, 75-year and Age 96 members Br. George Pauling Rest Home Director's Report Br. George Pauling FAC Report Br. Brian Vanicek Editor's Report 12:00 - 1:00 — LUNCH BREAK Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Sauerkraut, Tea/Coffee, and Dessert $5.50 for Adults or Two Cans of Food and $2. $3 for Kids (12 and Under) or Two Cans of Food.

1:00 p.m.

15 minutes SHORT PROGRAM BY LODGE 92 YOUTH CLUB Secretary Diana Engelke Roll Call Dismissal of Youth for Meeting Sister Sharon Tierce Recognition of Visitors Committee Reports: Br. Johnnie Krizan By-Laws Br. Al Kercho Finance Br. Ben Jarma Insurance Sis. Bessie Petr Publication Sis. Diana Engelke Report on Attendance Sis. Bessie Petr Youth Counselor's Report

OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEEDLEWORK CONTEST WINNERS (Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third places.)

NOMINATING COMMI HEE REPORT ELECTION OF OFFICERS snE SELECIION OF THE FUTUREYAD AND DISTRICT THREE MEETINGS WITH YOUTH CHRISTMAS TREE ORNAMENT CONTEST AND KOLACHE/STRUDEL AND BUCHTA CONTEST ADJOURNMENT Br. George Pauling Horseshoe and Washer Throwing Contest Horseshoes: First Place-$25, Second Place-$15; Third Place-$10 Washer Throwing (Prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third places) Please attend this important District Three Meeting.

Submitted by Diana Engelke, District Three Secretary (Map to Lodge 92 will be run prior to Spring Meeting) —SPJST-

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Lodge 49, Rowena to Host District Four Meeting on April 17 REGISTRATION

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

Program

Ernest Kristinek Meeting called to order at 1:30 p.m.

Elizabeth Walther, President, Lodge 49 Welcome, Lodge No. 49 Elizabeth Walther, District Four Vice President Response Jason Kristinek, District Four Flagbearer Pledge to the Flag Audience Song "America" Memorial Service Respect for Deceased Members Sandra Jansa, District Four Youth Counselor Youth Program Recogntion of 50-year members Reading of Minutes and Roll Call of Lodges ...... Diana Pelzel, District Four Secretary Remarks by Supreme Lodge Officers, Visitors and Guests Stanley Broz, District Four Director Reports Sandra Jansa, District Four Youth Counselor Sharon Waggoner, District Four Treasurer Billy Rollwitz, District Four Rest Home Director Unfinished Business Election and Installation of District Four Officers New Business and Rest Home Director Audience - Louis Kokes Song "Kde Domov Muj" Adjournment Aftter meeting, left overs will be served.

—SPJST-

Domino

Tournaments (Continued from page 1)

Lodge 47, Seaton Hosts "42" Domino Tournament Lodge No. 47, Seaton, on March 19, was the site of the Tenth Annual "42"

Domino Tournament. A total of 62 players representing 14 lodges participated in the tournament.

State FAC Frank Klinkovsky welcomed the tournament players and encouraged them to enjoy the "good fellowship" of the day. District Two

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These 11 Straight Domino Tournament players from Lodge 29, Taylor won the Lodge Trophy by collectively winning the most games. They are, from left, front: Bennie Streid, Nita Horn, Dorothy Markert, Frances Tallas and Lydia Jansen. Back: Perry Walters, Lillian Sakewitz, Edmund Tate, Homer Sakewitz, Jerry Tallas and Roland Streid.

These six teams from Lodge 29, Taylor were the overall Lodge Trophy winners in the "42" Tournament, beating out six teams from Lodge 66 by one game. They are, from left, front: Bennie Stried, Dorthy Market, Billie Rae Meeks, Lillie Krueger, Lillian Sakewitz and Nita Horn. Second row: Roland Stried, Herbert Reitmeyer, Homer Sakewitz, Edmund Tate, Perry Walters, and Bill Havel.

Letters from the Lodges

hunt will be held and bingo played. The lodge will furnish the food for lunch.

Door prizes will be given as usual. Hope to see you there!

Fraternally, Patsy Zabranksy, Reporter

Lodge 4, Hallettsville Reports on March Meeting

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Dear Members, Our lodge met Sunday, March 13, 1994 at the Hallettsville Youth Center at 2 p.m. with 20 adults and 10 youth present. President Annie Vahalik called the meeting to order and led the pledge to the U.S. flag. A moment of silence was held for Supreme Lodge Vice President Bernie Gebala, who passed away on March 8th.

Corresponding Secretary Erwin Holy was not present due to illness so no minutes were read. Treasurer Helen Zabransky and FAC Joe Siptak gave reports.

Elsie Mascheck of the Sunshine Committee told the members of the successful March Bingo Party held for the residents of Steven's Convalescent Center. Members giving of their time to help were: Mary and Jo Ann Matula, Leona Miculka, Joe and Lillie Balusek, Vicky Zak, Margaret Smotek and Elsie Mascheck.

Mary Matula of the Audit Committee reported that the Treasurer's books were audited and in order.

Members attending the SPJST Local Lodge Officers Workshop and Incentive Award Dinner on March 12th were: Mary Matula, Annie and Elizabeth Vahalik, Patsy and Helen Zabransky.

They reported on the informative and enjoyable day. Congratulations to Mary Matula for receiving a Certificate of Completion for the Quick Start II Insurance Course at the Awards Dinner.

The members were informed that the District Six Spring meeting has been changed to May 1st.

Due to the second Sunday in May being Mother's Day, the members voted to meet May 7th, the second Saturday of the month.

Youth Leader Annie Vahalik spoke on the youth club activities. She and Assistant Shirley Kalmus will be attending the Youth Leader Retreat at Camp Lone Star. She also reported that the youth had brought cans to donate to the Cans for Cancer campaign. Certificates were presented to the members who participated in the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive and in the T-Shirt Design Contest.

It was voted to give $100 to the Scholarship Fund in memory of Bernie Gebala.

For our April meeting, there will be an Easter egg hunt and bingo will be played.

Also, it was voted for the lodge to furnish the sandwich fixings and desserts for lunch.

The meeting adjourned. The youth club then led everyone in St. Patrick's Day games. Lucky winners were: Jeremy Kalmus, Anton and Helen Bolom, Patsy Zabransky, Tucker Scott, Joshua and Adam Siptak, Elsie Mascheck, Vicky Zak, Wilma Wagner and Diane Llano.

A delicious lunch brought by the members was served and enjoyed. The meal prayer was given by David Wagner.

Our next meeting will be on Sunday, April 10th at the Youth Center at 2 p.m.

Following the meeting, an Easter egg

24, Cyclone Preparing for April 16 Garage Sale Lodge

Dear Readers, Before you know it, April 16 will be here and so will our Spring County Wide Garage Sale. Sale times will be from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.

The sale is a semi-annual fund-raising event for SPJST Lodge 24. Previous sales have attracted a wide variety of sellers and buyers from all over the Central Texas region. Both indoor and outdoor seller spaces are available for $20 each and can be reserved by calling 985-2484, 985-2556, or 985-0007.

Shoppers will be able to browse and shop for a variety of merchandise, ranging from antiques and collectibles, arts and crafts to household items, clothing, musical instruments and homemade food items. An inviting selection of food and refreshments will also be available for purchase.

As with previous sales, the April 16 sale will be conducted inside Flag Hall; however, outdoor spaces will also be available for those individuals or groups with larger items to sell, such as farm equipment, automobiles or other big items.

Also, please note that this coming Saturday, April 9, Lodge 24 will be hosting its monthly youth dance, starting at 8 p.m. No alcoholic beverages are sold during these dances and no smoking is permitted. All that leaves plenty of room for good times, music and fun.

Our next lodge meeting will be Monday, April 11 at 7 p.m. All members wishing to help out with the April 16 sale day are encouraged to attend. Hope to see you there!

Fraternally, Brian Vanicek, Reporter

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28, Karel Jonas Meets This Sunday, April 10

Lodge

Dear Members: A reminder: This next Sunday, the 10th, will be the monthly meeting day.

The meeting will start at 2 p.m. Daylight Savings Time in the meeting room at 106 Leveridge Street in the SPJST Hall building.

The agenda will have, besides the regular reports and business, the presentation of 50-year membership pins by District Six Director Brother Matt Vanek.

Also on schedule is the fraternal hour luncheon.

To the faithful: See you Sunday and this writer remains Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval, President —SPJST-

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Lodge 32, Victoria Reports Change in Meeting Site

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Director Willie Kohutek and District Seven Director Bob Bayer were recognized for being present. Director Bayer also played in the tournament.

Following the first three games, a tasty noon meal was provided by the Lodge 47 kitchen crew.

After the meal, five more games were played and the top eight teams advanced to the playoffs. It then became necessary to have a playoff as there was a threeway tie for first second and third place and a five-way tie for fourth place. The playoff results were as follows:

First Place Team Glen Paul and Donnie Paul Lodge No. 17, New Tabor

Second Place Team James and Lee Hanusch Lodge No. 47, Seaton

Third Place Team Billie Rae Meeks and Lillie Krueger Lodge No. 29, Taylor

Fourth Place Team Kenneth Andel and Keith Andel Lodge No. 24, Cyclone The winners of the lodge trophy for 1994 were the players from Lodge 29, Taylor who won a total of 26 games; edging out the players from Lodge 66, Waco, who won 25 games.

Sincere thanks are extended to all who

Jib District Seven Director Bob Bayer, top left, and District Two Director Willie Kohutek, top right, accompany State FAC Frank Klinkovsky and Lodge 15 Buckholts President Gladys Allison at the SPJST Straight Domino Tournament. took the time to play in and support the "42" tournament. Likewise, thanks are in order for Ruth Hanusch and Judy Andel, who came out to cheer their contestants and then offered to play in the tournament to make it an even number of teams.

We will be looking forward to seeing all of you at the tournament in 1995.

Let's all remember that in 1995 there will not be a limit as to the number of teams that a lodge can enter. There will be two lodge trophies awarded: One to the first place winners and one to the lodge members with the most wins.

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We will meet on Wednesday, April 13th at Citizens National Bank. They have completed their remodeling and we will be using the new meeting room for the first time.

We at Lodge 32 wish to express our sympathy to the family of Brother Bernie Gebala. He will certainly be missed by all of us. We always enjoyed his visits to Victoria and to the District Six meetings.

Mike and I were so touched by his beautiful funeral service—especially the wonderful music. His memory will be in our hearts forever.

Matt Vanek, Adolf Motal, Ella Arnold and Kathy and Mike Ahlstrom attended the recent officers workshop and awards banquet. The Home Office really did a great job of getting it all together. We came back with some new ideas and are looking forward to using them in our lodge. Congratulations to Adolf Motal and Matt Vanek for their awards.

Congratulations are also extended to Brother Leonard Mikeska. We feel very confident that he will make a great vice president.

I hope all of you had a very Blessed Easter. Happy Spring!

Fraternally, Kathy Ahlstrom, Reporter —SPJST-

Lodge 39, Bryan

to Host Mother's Day Buffet Dinner

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141 44' Pictured above is the kitchen crew that preaperd and served the meal at the SPJST Straight Domino Tournament at Lodge 15, Buckholts. They are, from left: Lillie Zajicek, Kathleen Jurca, Aubrey McCall, Charlsie Svetlik, Sidonia Svoboda, Thelma Groppell and Edward Svoboda.

Pictured above is the Lodge 47 kitchen crew that provided the snacks and the noon meal at the SPJST State "42" Domino Tournmaent. Pictured, from left, they are: Patricia Mihatsch, Edwin Pechal, Judy Pechal, Ricky Novosad, Janelle Novsad, Ella Pomykal and Walter Pomykal.

Due to a change in circumstances, we cancelled our Christmas party last year.

As a result, we have decided to have a buffet dinner and social on Mother's Day. This will be held at the New Big Dogs located at 500 South Texas Avenue, one block south from Bryan City Hall. They have a beautiful barbecue buffet selection and all you can eat. There's a Beach Bar and Grill, lots of game machines, dancing, etc. They also serve soft drinks and beer.

We plan to meet there at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 1st. This is a good time, right after church.

All members and immediate family/live-ins are invited. Any member, age 16 or over and single may bring a date or a friend. All members, paid-up certificates, are invited to attend. Social dues need not be paid; however, you will need a meal ticket, so please call me or Alnor Kuder and we will mail these to you. Call 778-1450 or 822-6381 as soon as possible.

A door prize will be given after we eat. Prizes will , be given to the oldest mother present, the mother with the most children present, the mother with the youngest baby present and the youngest mother present.

The door prize drawing will be for members only. The mothers' prizes will also be for guests. There will also be a "surprise gift"—?

If you wish to write for your ticket, rather than call, my address in Route 5, Box 390, Bryan, Texas 77807. We must be contacted by April 29th, so please let us know.

Lillie M. 0' Shields, Secretary —SPJST-

Lodge 51, Ellinger

Hosts Stew Dinner in March The Ellinger SPJST Lodge No. 51 held their turkey and beef stew dinner at the Ellinger Fire Station on March 20.

Refreshments were served at 12 noon with the stew, bread and crackers being served at 12:30 p.m. Mrs. Lambert said grace.

We were happy to have a good turn out. Present for this occasion were SPJST President Hoard Leshikar and Director and Mrs. Andrew Vavra. We were very honored to have them with us.

After the meal was served, Ludwig Kocian, president, called the meeting to order. John. Mikulenka read the minutes and gave the treasurer's report, which were both approved. He also read a letter from the Supreme Lodge.

Members to receive their 50-year pins at the next meeting are as follows: Gladys Playens, Bobbie Roberts, John Lee Urban and Anton Stibora.

A moment of silence was held for the following who have passed away: Jerome Orsak, Bessie Hruska, Betty Cook, Jerome Singer, Luella Kocian, and Vice President Gebala.

Since our sales representative, Bessie Hruska, passed away, we have no one to sell insurance for us. If anyone is interested, please contact us or call the Supreme Lodge.

Mr. Leshikar spoke to the lodge on membership. Mr. Vavra also spoke, after which he gave prizes for the following names that were drawn who were present: Calvin Hlinsky, cap; Bradley Divin, mug; Edith Rek, rain gauge; Gus Hruska, key chain; Ludwig Kocian, can wrap; Gladys Volcik, mug; Kristi Hlinsky, rain gauge; Franklin Hruska, cap; Ashley Krenek, can wrap; John C. Divin, key chain; and Amanda Becka, apron.

The meeting then adjourned and various pictures were taken. Time and date of the next meeting will be announced.

Everyone had an enjoyable day.

Burdine Divin, FAC —SPJST-

Lodge 66, Waco

Expresses Thanks to Financial Secretary As Lodge 66 has reached another milestone, I want to give particular recognition to a very special person who I have come to respect and admire. For many years, Lodge 66 has been fortunate to have had the services of Darlene Engelke as financial secretary. In the March lodge meeting, the membership voted to go on to the the Direct Billing system maintained by the Supreme Lodge.

As president, I want it known by all that the lodge's decision to go to Direct Bill should in no way reflect negatively on Darlene. My decision to start this process had nothing whatsoever to do with the way Darlene has maintained the finances for Lodge 66.

I look forward to continued work with Darlene as we serve the membership of Lodge 66. I also encourage the membership of Lodge 66 to extend to Darlene their thanks and gratitude for her continuing diligence and hard work. I say simply to Darlene, Thank You. Fraternally, Keith D. Gatewood, President —SPJST--

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Lodge 81, Needville Reports on March Meeting Thirty-four members and one guest attended the March 1994 meeting of Lodge No. 81 held in Needville on Sunday, November 20, 1994. For our noon meal, the lodge provided ham and sausage. Sister Willie Mae Kuykendall baked the ham and Sister Mary Werner brought the sausage. The good cooks of Lodge 81 brought vegetables, salads and desserts to make a delicious meal. The kitchen committee thanks everyone who brought food.

At 1 p.m., President Adolph Macha called the business meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Sister Benita Walzel. All officers were present except the vice president, Vincent Joe Newman, who was ill.

The minutes of the February meeting were read by Secretary Mary Werner and accepted with one minor correction.

Treasurer Willie Mae Kuykendall presented the monthly financial report which was accepted as read. It was good to have Brother Gilbert Walzel, our Special Fund Chairman, back with us. He is making a good recovery from recent knee surgery. His report began with the calendar of events scheduled for the lodge hall during the coming month. His financial report covered the monthly income and expenses of the Special Fund. Also included was a detailed annual report of the Special Fund. His report was accepted.

The monthly newsletter from the Supreme Lodge concerned the 1994 Incentive Plan which is designed to encourage more participation by each lodge member. It was also reported that the 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive was very successful and that, more than 80 scholarships will be awarded to qualifying high school seniors statewide as they begin their college careers in the fall of 1994.

Our sick list this month includes Brother Alfred Taylor and social member Lydia Hortman. Brandon Blinka is recovering from knee surgery. Our wishes for a brisk recovery go to you and all other members who have been ill.

Members of Lodge 81 always welcome a visit from our District Five Director Brother Louis Hanus. He reported on the recent workshop and awards dinner held at Cyclone and Seaton Hall. The Supreme Lodge and all SPJST members statewide were saddened by the recent death of Vice President Bernard Gebala. Director Hanus spoke of the void that the death of Brother Gebala has left in the SPJST family. Lodge No. 81 members extend their heartfelt sympathy to the family of Brother Gebala.

A special moment in our meeting was the presentation by Brother Hanus of a plaque to Sister Benita Walzel, who recently completed the Quick Start workshop for SPJST sales representatives.

Congratulations to you, Benita!

Business items—old and new— included: 1. Report by Brother Walzel on the annual audit. Books of Lodge No. 81 have been audited and are in order.

2. Members voted unanimously to make a contribution to the memorial fund for Bernie Gebala.

3. Lodge No. 81 will send a donation to Needville High School's Pro-Grad Senior Class Project.

4. Lodge No. 81 will again participate in the local Little League baseball project.

5. 50-year and 75-year members will be honored at the April meeting to be held on Sunday, April 17, 1994.

Twelve members will be awarded with their 50-year membership pins at the April meeting. They are: George Mike Abschneider, Milada V. Arnold, Edward Chaloupka, Helen Ruby Houser, Olga Krobot, Valentine B. Kusty, Edwin J. Maresh, Johnnie Mae Myers, Celestine Joyce Spacek, Bozena M. Susen, Joseph Zela and Lloyd Adolf Zwahr.

Lydia Psencik and Marie Vick will be recipients of 75-year pins.

Winners of monetary door prizes awarded by the lodge were Frank Brdecka, Jeanette Newman, Victor Werner, Frieda Miller and Donald Kramer. Brother Kramer generously donated his prize back to the lodge.

In our "Guessing Game," Benita Walzel won a jar of colorful jelly beans.

We thank the following members for donating additional door prizes: Sophie Baethe, Annie Horelica, Mary Matcek, Louis Hanus, the Alvin Blinkas, Adolph Machas, Victor Wemers, and the Vincent Newmans, Sr. and Jr. These prizes were won by Gladys Janczak, Ben Tydlacka, Darlene Blinka, Jerry Kubala, Sophie Baethe, Helen Houser, Donnie Matcek, Valerie Kramer, Benita Walzel, Mary Werner, Lynnette Newman, Frances Kubala, Delores Macha, Elsie Brdecka, Vlasta Nowotny, Alvin Blinka, Willie Mae Kuykendall, Mary Matcek, Viola Jezek, Vincent Newman, Sr., Annie Horelica, Pauline Havelka, Gilbert Walzel, Louis Hanus and Willie Miller.

Make your plans now to attend the April meeting. The lodge will provide the beef roast which will be baked by Sister Benita Walzel. Members, please bring a vegetable dish and dessert.

Remember, Sunday, April 17, 1994 at 12:00 noon at the lodge hall in Needville.

Let's have a big turnout for this once-ayear "Pin Party."

Fraternally, Louise Newman, Reporter —SPJST-

88, Houston Posts Donation to Scholarship Fund

Lodge

A donation has been made to the Lodge 88, Houston Scholarship Fund by Mr. Norman F. Simmons in memory of Mrs. Anna Svestka.

Fraternally, Josephine Pflughaupt, Chairman, Scholarship Committee —SPJST-

92, Fort Worth Reports on March 20 Lodge Festivities

Lodge

Dear Members and Friends, It looks like the Easter Bunny will be here soon, as in the stores and malls, everything is decorated with all kinds of bunnies and eggs. When one is walking around such a place, it is difficult to just pass by the candy eggs and the marsh-

mallow chicks. How in the world can one lose weight when all this good stuff is every place you look! But, I suppose, that's why clothes are always available in the next larger size.

On March 20 our lodge had its annual Easter egg hunt and also the popular "beer hunt." The young children hunted first. The youths hid the beer for the adults to find. Then it's, "Get set—go," and the adults take off in all directions.

Some find a few, others find only one or so—but the hunt is always fun.

This year, by the time all the beer was found, a large bus had pulled up and stopped a the back door of the lodge. It was the Don Peachey Band from Wisconsin. They had played been playing south of Fort Worth and were on they way back home when they stopped to play for Lodge No. 92.

This was very enjoyable since Don Peachey plays so well. We did have a nice turn out of members and friends. We had friends from Mineral Wells, Dallas, Arlington, Margual and other places.

Peachey played so many nice songs that it kept the dancers on the floor all of the time. I am sorry that some of our regular people were not here. They really missed a good band. As you may know, the bands that come here to play from the North have only brass instruments and it sounds different than the local bands that have guitars—but all of the bands are good to dance to.

I want to let you know that one of our older members, Sister Justin Chaloupka, was there to celebrate her birthday. It was a surprise for her when she saw her daughter and son-in-law come in with a large cake, along with dips and snacks for

Lodge 92, Fort Worth Salutes 50-Year Members at March Meeting President Carl W. Zich presents 50-year membership pin to Sales Representative Evelyn Spacek.

President Carl W. Zich presents 50-year membership pin to Sales Representative Martha Durham.

President Carl W. Zich presents 50-year membership pin to Julius (Red) Janecka.

Right: President Carl Zich presents 50-year membership pin to Clara Inez Krivanek, mother, and Brenda Lackey, daughter.

Left: Lodge 92 Sales Representative Martha Durham, center, is joined by the Dick Durham family following the membership pin presentation.

8/VESTNIK-Wednesday. Acorn 6. 1994 everyone to eat. The cake was very nicely decorated and was topped by a big "85," in honor of her 85th birthday. We wish Justine many more happy birthdays.

Norma and Bill, this was very nice of you to surprise Justine like this. She enjoyed all of it.

We have another member, Ella Praslicka, who is also celebrating her birthday. She is 90 years young. Sister Ella's husband, Frank, passed away several years ago. Since then, Ella has not come out to the dances. Here son and daughter-in-law still come out for several of the dances. When Sister Ella and her husband were young, they never missed a dance and they also performed in the Czech plays that we used to have many years ago. This was when our lodge was led on North Houston Street. Boy, what good times we had there. That was in the days when most language was spoken in Czech.

Ella Praslicka, we wish you good health and lots of birthdays to come.

On our sick list is James Powolny.

You may not recall, but he is a long time member and he married Gladys Korenek.

Due to her illness, he did not attend the dances. Gladys passed away on March 4, which was only a few weeks ago, and now James is very sick and in the hospital with bronchial pneumonia. He is in All Saints Hospital. On March 18th, we had to rush to the emergency room with our daughter, Carol Everett, but were able to come back home. Then, on March 21, she had to go hack into the hospital. She is there now and will be for several days.

The blood clots in her legs are really bad.

Christine had to also have several X-rays, but she is now at home. We have had our share of sickness these past few months.

I wish all of you a very nice Easter and that everyone stays well. Be sure to remember that our next meeting will be on April 10 at 2 p.m. Till next time, be sure to "talk SPJST," so all of our sales representatives can win prizes again. We all need to help the sales representatives.

P.S.—I am sure we do not drive like that in Texas.

Fraternally, Carl W. Zich, President and Reporter SPJST-

President Sefcik asked everyone to remain standing in memory of all deceased SPJST members and especially Vice President Bernard Gebala. Bernie will be missed by the SPJST Society for his outstanding devotion and fraternalism.

Roll call indicated that Vice President Robert Mayfield was absent due to illness.

Correspondence was read. Secretary Jo Mayfield read the minutes from our previous executive and monthly meeting.

These were approved as corrected.

Reports from the Financial Secretary Louise Willis showed that there were two new members in February. Treasurer Helen Shewe advised us that our lodge was in good financial condition.

Chairwoman of Entertainment Helen Wallace reported that the Saturday night dances are still drawing good attendance.

Vicki Dressler gave a good report on the bar and kitchen and that she mailed several get-well cards to our members who were ill or in the hospital. Trustee Chairman Joe Krenek reported on improvements made to our lodge building and that April 4th will be our next work day. The youth report by our Youth Leader Dottie Watkins indicated that the youth will participate in the Pasadena Strawberry Parade on April 9th. She also reported on her trip to the youth leader's workshop.

Lodge 172 had 14 members attend the workshop at Seaton on March 12th. Past president Tennie Walla presented to our members the Gold Award that our lodge received during the awards ceremony.

I want to make mention of the dedication to our lodge of Elmont and Georgia Vyvial and Harold and Elsie Wolf. They left their home at 4 a.m. and met at our lodge at 5 a.m. They attended the workshop and left Seaton at about 3 p.m., arriving at our lodge to work the dance that night, going home for sleep at about 2 a.m. on Sunday. They then returned to the lodge at 9 a.m. and helped to served food and attended the District Five Spring Meeting all day. Thanks to members such as the Vyvials and the Wolfs. Our fraternalism is well and alive at Lodge 172.

Again, I ask that if there are any lodge dues paying members who will be graduating in 1994, that they please advise any officer of Lodge 172. Also, all members, note that if you have not yet completed a fraternal worksheet for 1993, please do so and return to Vice President Robert Mayfield before the next meeting on April 27th.

One other comment, this past Saturday, we had our first polka and waltz dance of the year. It was nice to see so many of our members and friends attend who do not normally come to our dances. We will have another polka and waltz dance on July 2nd.

As always, fraternally, Jerry Dressler SPJST-

Lodge 172, Pasadena

Lodge 177, Academy

Only in Los Angeles.

"I just got back from Los Angeles," said the Midwesterner: "I can't believe how crazy they drive on those freeways there."

"Lots of heavy traffic?" asked his friend.

"Heavy traffic—I was running low on gas and finally edged myself to the right lane and got off After the station attendant quickly filled my tank, he said, 'Get back in there—you're still in third place.'"

Reports on March Meeting Dear Members, The March monthly meeting of Lodge 172 was held Wednesday, March 23rd at 7:30 p.m. with 60 members and three guests present.

President Alvin Sefcik welcomed new members and one guest in Czech and in English and Jerry Dressler led the membership in the Pledge of Allegiance.

hearing loss. Although a hearing test will not be performed that night, all those interested can get a free hearing test done at her office at later date.

We encourage every member and guests to come to the meeting and make Cathy welcome. There will be a light supper beginning at 6:30 p.m. The youth meeting also begins at 6:30 p.m. The trustee's meeting begins at 7 p.m. and the business meeting gets under way at 7:30 p.m. We look forward to seeing you then.

Fraternally, Janet Lyon, FAC —SPJST-

Lodge 202,

BleiblervilleNelsonville to Host Workshop April 8 Lodge No. 202 will host an officers and members workshop at the SPJST on Friday night, April 8, 1994, beginning at 6:30 p.m. A light meal will be served at 6:30 p.m.

Please come out to this workshop and learn a little more about the SPJST and also enjoy the fellowship.

We are looking forward to seeing you there.

Fraternally, Frank Klinkovsky, State FAC —SPJST-

Ennis Sewing Circle

Reports on March Meeting The Circle met on March 10, 1994.

President Sadie Kubin called the meeting to order and welcomed members and guests. Our guests were Georgia Brozek, Wesley Tupy, Milan Dujka, Joe Vlk, Jerry Kohn, Bill Foit, Bob Zvolanek, Charles Kosarek and Julius Podhrasky.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, followed by a moment of silence in memory of Angeline Slovacek, Albina Gurecky and Bernie Gebala. The minutes and treasurer's report were approved. as read. A sympathy card was sent to Sister Dorothy Prachyl.

Sister Bertha Podhrasky, on behalf of her mother, Vojteska Janicek, thanked the Circle for the get-well card and money gift.

The Polka Festival quilt was quilted.

Sister Alene Skrivanek volunteered to hem the quilt. Tickets for the quilt drawing are for sale at $1 each or six for $5.

We will have an Arts and Crafts booth at the Polka Festival. Sisters, please bring your items to the next Circle meeting and put a price on each item.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to March birthday celebrants.

Guest Speaker to Donations Stacie Hejny, for having her quilt Address Hearing Loss quilted; Louise Vlacilek, coffee; Sylvia Laznovsky, sugar; Vickie Kohn, coffee; at April 13th Meeting Alice Roberts, napkins. The door prize Dear Members and Friends, The April meeting of Lodge 177, Academy is scheduled for the second Wednesday of the Month, April 13, 1994.

Cathy Comstock, an audiologist associated with Dr. Arbour, ENT, will be our guest speaker. She will be discussing

was furnished by Sister Ulie Harris. The lucky winner was Sister Evelyn Slovak.

Sister Adell Vlk furnished chocolate candies for everyone.

Sheila Trojacek and David Motley are engaged to be married September 10, 1994. Sheila is the daughter of Sister

Linda and Victor Trojacek. Sister Alice Roberts has a new great-granddaughter, Kaylan Anne. Grandparents are Tommy and Pamela Roberts. Parents are Richard and Rhonda Roberts. After the meeting, several of us went to the home of Sister Libbie Wisniewski. We had a party for Bob Zvolanek, Mary Sebestik, Georgia Tupy and Adell Vlk. They each had a birthday in March. Bob was 85 years young. As for the others, I won't disclose their age; might get me into trouble.

Alice Roberts surprised her sister, Mary Sebestik, with a "This Is Your Life, Mary" story. She was crowned "Queen for a Day." Sister Libbie furnished a beautiful birthday cake which was served along with ice cream, cookies, punch and coffee. All 23 present enjoyed a wonderful time. May I brag a little about my family, the "Tupy clan." All of us eight siblings feel very fortunate to be in pretty good health, considering our ages, and that all of us were able to attend the party.

Our next meeting will be April 14th.

See you then.

Alice T. Roberts, Reporter

—SPJST-

Sefcik-Kubin Family Reunion The descendants and friends of the late George and Frances Kubin Sefcik of the New Tabor Community are invited to a reunion on Sunday, June 26, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., in St. Mary's Catholic Gym, located at 500 Old San Antonio Road, Caldwell, Texas.

Please note the date change. Past reunions were the first Sunday of June.

Bring covered dishes to share at noon.

Plates, silverware, coffee and tea will be provided.

Bring family pictures and historical information that you would like to share with the family.

The 1994 Committee: The families of George, Frank and Albina Sefcik —SPJST-

Leshikar - Shiller

Family Reunion This year the 104th Leshikar - Shiller (Schiller, Siller) Reunion will be held on Saturday, April 16, 1994, in the spacious home of Imogene Hassell, 1006 North Hull, Caldwell, Texas.

We plan to eat at 12:30 pm. Please bring a meat dish, vegetables, or dessert.

Coffee, tea, napkins, paper plates, and plastic knives and forks will be furnished.

Slides and pictures of the ancestral village of Cermna and the 1993 Shiller reunion there, as well as the festivities honoring Josef Lidumil Leshikar, will be shown.

—SPJST-

26th Annual Repka

Family Reunion On Sunday, April 10, we will be celebrating the 26th Annual Repka Reunion.

Please join us at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, located at 1435 Beall Street in Houston, Texas for a wonderful time with family and friends. Once again we will be having a delicious barbecue dinner at noon. The cost is $5 for adults and $2.50

Wednesday, April 6. 1994-VESTNfKI9 for children, plus $1 per family to cover the rental fee for the kitchen and dining areas.

We ask that you bring a side dish or dessert. We also need to know how many people to prepare for, so please send your money, along with the number of people who plan to attend. We need to know by March 28th. Hope to see you there!

Beth L. Baethe (713) 868-9464

-SPJSTPechacek

Family Reunion The Sixth Reunion of descendants of Fred Pechacek will be held on Sunday, July 17, 1994 at the St. Joseph CCD Building in Elk. Registration begins at 10 a.m. and a memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. for those family members who have passed away since our last reunion in July 1992. A short business meeting will be held.

A buffet style lunch, to be shared by all, will be served at 12:30. Each family is to provide enough food and dessert for their group and for any guests they may wish to invite. Bread, tea, coffee, paper goods and silverware will be provided.

Emma Navara Ceska Phone (817) 756-3973 Ella Mary Pechacek Kimball Phone (817) 876-2944 Jimmie Pechacek Williams Phone (817) 662-0505

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Family Reunion The Bedrich Reunion will be held July 17th at the Seaton Lunch Room. A buffet lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m.

Doors open at 10 a.m. Each family is to bring enough food for their family and guests that they bring. Tea, coffee, plates and silverware will be provided. For more information, call Dorothy (Bedrich) Zabcik (817) 778-8374, James Bedrich (512) 452-8074, or Jerry Bedrich at (817) 983-3962.

Submitted by, Jerry Bedrich

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Tannich-Brovec

Family Reunion The 28th Annual Tannich-Brovec Reunion will be held on April 10, 1994.

The reunion will begin at 11:00 a.m. at Taiton Hall in New Taiton, Texas. Please plan to attend another fun-filled event which includes a Pot Luck Dinner, meeting, games, and an auction.

Thank you very much for your continued assistance and support.

Sincerely, Laura Pemberton, Reunion Reporter -SPJSTMore features on page twelve.

Vestnik Project for April

Czech Immigrants to Texas Josef Lesikar Josef Lesikar was born on May 16, 1806 on the Moravian-Bohemian border in the village of Horbotice.

At 17, Lesikar received his diploma as an expert tailor.

A few years later, the Nepomvky Community, where he lived, named Mr. Lesikar a Notary Public. This position afforded him the opportunity to learn German. He also became well-read in Czech publications. It was the philosophy of Freethought that enabled him to progress very rapidly down the road to freedom of spirit and body.

With the spread of German influence in his country, Josef Lesikar eventually immigrated to America.

Mr. Lesikar arrived at America by way of Galveston. After a 14-week journey, he and his family arrived at New Ulm to begin their new adventure as Americans.

Josef Lesikar made the following statement in his personal accounts of his experiences, "Although I suffered a great deal and lost about $2,000 worth of produce, I never regretted coming to America. And I declare from my heart that in spite of all this, I never for one moment, yearned for my former homeland."

(Source: "Czech Voices" translated and edited by Clinton Machann and James W Mendl, Jr.) SPJST-

APRIL VESTNIK PROJECT OUESTIONS 1. Josef Lesikar was born 2. Josef Lesikar received his diploma as an expert tailor at what age?

3. Josef Lesikar's position as a afforded him the opportunity to learn German.

4. Lesikar arrived in America by way of what Texas town?

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Helen Wilde Crowned SPJST Valentine Queen Mrs. Helen Wilde was recently crowned Valentine Queen at a Valentine Party for of residents S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 1 in Taylor. She won the crown for coming closest to guessing the number of candy hearts in a jar. For her efforts, she received a big candy heart from Mrs. Pauline Kovar. Mrs. Ida Priesmeyer won second place and a jar of candy hearts.

Entertainment for the residents included bingo with special prizes for the winners. The Mexican Baptist Church women of Taylor also made each resident a big Valentine heart out of red fabric and the Brethren Sunday School group of Taylor provided a big Valentine heart made of construction paper. The Thrall FHA and Thorndale FHA also brought big heart suckers and Valentines to each resident as they visit-

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Mr. Leroy Niemtschk from Thorndale provide some good accordion music the day before to delight the residents.

Party refreshments included ice cream floats with Big Red or ginger ale and sugar cookies made by the kitchen.

Party favors included bon bon cups of Valentine hearts and candy pretzels.

Serving refreshments were volunteers Elsie Flink, Frances Minikus and staff member Sadie Blaha and Mrs. Kovar Leroy Niemtschk of Thorndale provided residents with accordion music in February.

Pictured, at left, is Ida Priesmeyer, who won second place in the Valentine guessing contest.

Pictured, at left, kneeling is Frances Minikus, Valentine Queen Helen Wilde, right, and Elsie Flink.

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

Third Quarterly Report The following is a report of the third quarterly disbursements for the youth year. There were a total of 21 checks isued for a total of $910. There were an average of 299 youth club members attending their monthly meetings.

Leaders, your next Quarterly Report will be due June 15, 1994.

Thank you for your help and support.

Fraternally, Joni Lange, State Youth Director -SPJST-

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Youth Letters Section Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Reports on March Meeting Dear Readers, The Snook Youth Club had their

monthly meeting on March 2nd at 6:30.

The meeting was well attended. John See III talked to us about money. It was interesting. After the meeting, we played games. They were fun! Our next meeting will be on April 6th at 6:15 p.m.

Fraternally, Candice Macik (3-25-94) SPJSTSummer Vacation is just around the corner. Check out the District Camp Schedule on page ten.

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Lodge 172, Pasadena Youth Club Enjoys Covered Dish Dinner Dear Readers, Hello, my name is Brandy Noland and yesterday we had our SPJST meeting at Lodge 172 in Pasadena. We also had a covered dish meal and it was good.

Those people who brought covered dish items included Crystal Noland, Belinda Watkins, Misty Setlift, Wiliiam Nevels, Erich Zucha, Mary Zucha, and Dottie

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Tennie Walla donated an Easter crochet for the meeting. We are looking forward to an Easter egg hunt!

Submitted by, Brandy Noland (3-28-94) —SPJST-

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Lodge 177, Academy Youth to Participate in National Trash Pick-Up Day Dear Readers, This is a reminder to all youth club members and interested adults that Saturday, April 9, 1994 is National Trash Pick-Up Day. We will be cleaning our section of the highway that day.

Everyone needs to meet at the lodge at 10 a.m.

After cleaning the highway, we will meet hack at the lodge for a lunch social.

Hope to see everyone there.

Jessica Lyon, (11) Vice President (3-29-94)

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Features CESAT Reports on Annual General Meeting The executive committee of the Czech Ex-Students Association of Texas (CESAT) met on Saturday, February 5, 1994 at the home of Dr. Clinton Machann in College Station, Texas to review plans for the year and to prepare an agenda for the 1994 annual general membership meeting which will he held on Saturday, April 16, 1994 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Student Union Building at the University of Texas at Austin.

Details of a CESAT Czech Language/Cultural Course to be held this summer at U.T., in conjunction with an eight-week workshop conducted by the American Council of Language Study, were developed at this executive council meeting and will he presented to the CESAT members for discussion and approval.

The A.C.L.S. Czech Language/Cultural

Course will be conducted during the period June 6 - July 29 with the CESAT sponsored Czech Language/Cultural Course planned for the final two weeks.

Additional information pertaining to cost, hours of study, credits, etc. will be furnished during the meeting discussion.

CESAT will provide some financial assistance to the undergraduate students taking the entire eight week course or only the two-week CESAT portion. Final details will be reported after the general membership meeting.

CESAT President Woody Smith reported that the Arnold Kocurek Foundation had donated $5,000 to CESAT. Besides the CESAT meeting from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., there will be other Czech programs during the day. Dr. Hana Pichova's one-day workshop for teachers of the Czech language will be held from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Old Music Building - Room 3.102. This workshop is offered by the Texas Chair in Czech Studies in conjunction with the U.T. Department of Slavic Languages.

The morning session of the workshop program entitled "The State of the Czech Language and Culture in Texas" will include a report on the Czech Program at U.T. and an open discussion regarding the teaching of Czech language and culture.

In the afternoon session, her program will consist of a panel of speakers: Dr. Miroslav Prochazka will discuss the teaching of language and culture at Charles University, Prague.

Thomas Garza, Language Coordinator, Department of Slavic Languages, will discuss techniques of teaching foreign languages.

Lum Twilligear, of the International Office at U.T., will discuss the exchange program between the University of Texas and Charles University, Prague.

Sean Gallup, photo-journalism graduate student at U.T., will show a slide presentation regarding his work in making a photo documentary of various Czech communities in Texas. Mr. Gallup is able to carry on this project with the assistance of a Maresh Scholarship awarded to him last year by CESAT. Following the 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. CESAT meeting, Dr. Miroslav Prochaska, current holder of the Texas Chair in Czech

Order Your Camp T-Shirts Here Parents and Youth Members, Camp T-Shirts will be for sale this year for all of those youth club members attending camp. The cost of the T-shirts are $4.25 for adults, $3.95 for youth, and $5.25 for sizes 2X and over. Members will receive their T-shirts on the first day of camp.

The T-shirts must be pre-ordered and paid for in advance. If you or your child would like to order a T-shirt, complete the order form below, enclose a check or money order, and mail by May 3rd to: SPJST Youth Department • P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503 Lodge

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Jakobson and Machann Presented Texas Czech Heritage Awards for 1993 For their significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of Czech heritage in Texas, Dr. Svatava Jakobson of Austin and Dr. Clinton Machann of College Station both received the 1993 Texas Czech Heritage Award presented by Czech Heritage Society of Texas.

Svatava Jakobson, Ph.D. of Austin and Clinton J. Machann, Ph.D. of College Station are the recipients of the Texas Czech Heritage Awards for 1993.

The presentation was made at St. Mary's, near Hallettsville, Texas at the State Czech Heritage Society Meeting

by Robert Janak, outgoing State CHS president. The award, established in 1992, recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of Czech heritage in Texas.

Dr. Jakobson is a retired Professor of Czech at the University of Texas at Austin. A native of Prague, she immigrated to the U.S. in 1941 after fleeing Czechoslovakia in 1939. She taught the Czech language at Harvard University before coming to the Slavic Language Department at the University of Texas where she taught until her retirement in 1978. She has done research on Moravian folklore and folk songs and has donated more than 4,000 items from her personal library on this research to the University of Texas.

Dr. Machann is a Professor of Studies, will present a public lecture on the subject of "Folk Theatre." This presentation will be given from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Calhoun Hall, Room 100.

Following the lecture there will be a reception in the Old Music Building Room 3.102.

Membership dues for the current year are now due and all CESAT members who have not as yet paid their dues are requested to pay them at the April 16 meeting or send them to Dr. Don Pisar, 3001 Cordova Drive, Temple, Texas 76502.

All CESAT members are urged to attend this important CESAT annual membership meeting and interested guests will be most welcome.

Charles J. Heyda, CESAT Publicity Director —SPJST-

English at Texas A&M University. A native of Burleson County, he is a specialist in 19th century British literature as well as American ethnic studies. He has taught at A&M since 1976. While at A&M, Dr. Machann has been active in Texas Czech affairs and has promoted Czech history, music and culture. He served as project director of symposia on Texas Czech History and Music in 1978 and 1987. In 1993, he helped to organize and bring to the U.S. a a traveling exhibit of photos, maps, and texts on the Lachian and Wallachian regions of Moravia. He authored Czech Voices and co-authored Krasna Amerika, two leading books on Czech studies and has published numerous articles and presented many papers on the subject.

The Czech Heritage Society is very proud of the accomplishments of both of these individuals and was honored to present them with the prestigious award.

Submitted by, Marjorie Matula, Chairman Board of CHS Trustees SPJSTGroups performing included the Czechmates, Central Texas Sounds, the Zetka Polka Band, City Polka Boys, Leroy Rybak's Swinging Orchestra, Vrazel Polka Band, Red Ravens, the Bobby Jones Czech Band, the Dujka Brothers and the Leroy Matocha Orchestra.

A Polka Mass was held on Sunday morning at the auditorium with the Reverend George Balasko , as the main celebrant. The East Bernard Czech Singers were accompanied by musicians during the church service.

The awards presents were as follows: Band of the Year

Vrazel Polka Band Best Vocalist of the Year

Robert Ermis with the Kovanda Czech Band Writer/Arranger of Songs

Sonny Patalik of the Classic Combo Orchestra

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Bobby Jones of Radio Station KIOX in Bay City, Texas

Sealy, Texas was the site of the fourth annual Texas Polka Music Awards celebration. The event was held March 4-6 at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Calvin Cervenka was the keynote speaker.

Approximately 2,500 people attended this year's musical extravaganza. Julius Tupa is the founder and director of this popular event.

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New Album of the Year

The Klobassa Polka by the Jody Mikula Orchestra The Horizon Award Lifetime Achievement Awards

Jimmie Brosch, Charlie Veit, Bernie Gebala, Bill Sloan, and Al Koezel The New Dawn Award

Christ Rybalc, accordionist with his father's Leroy Rybak Orchestra.

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Ignac Ktenek z Bordovic, nar.

1825, v kalendati Amerikan z roku 1897 uvadf. "Z Moravy poealo fit

pfed nekolika lety stehowint do Ameriky... a sice... do Texasu, odkud dochdzely zprdvy pftznive, take mnok jemu' bylo v pow tvaft za mizernou mzdu se dffti a jefte k tomu neseetnym vrchonostem svetskYm i duchovnfm petmo otrocky se klaneti, ddval pfednost nejistemu osudu v zdmoft." Po padu bachovskeho absolutismu (1859) dochazf k rozmachu kulturniho iivota. V roce 1861 byla ye Frengtate zaloiena Obeanskg Beseda, 6esky vlastnecky spolek, ze ktereho bylo v roce 1863 zvoleno novd obecnf zastupitelstvo a novy starosta Valentin Kostelnfk zavedl 6eskd dradovanf na radnici.

Nasledky prohrane valky s Pruskem (1866) teice dolehly na Freatat a jeho okolf. V zaff a Hjnu tehoi roku zemfelo jen ve Predate 120 osob na choleru a v okolnfch obcfch Borodovice, Lichnov, Kuneice, V16ovice a Ticha 180 osob.

Neize se tedy divit, le vystehovaleetvf pferu gene ob6anskou valkou v Americe v letech 1861-1865, mfry, a znepokojuje stoup4 do rakouske ilfady. Sved6f o tom pflpis ministerstva vnitra z 28. kvetna 1867 mfstodditeli do Brna. Podle tohoto sdelenf pouze v prvnf polovine dubna pro§lo hrani6nfm pfechodem v Irrensku 1219 osob z tech a 193 z Moravy.

Pfednostove okresnich fan byli po adani, aby oznamili pff6iny emigrace. Jedine hla g eni z novoji6inskeho okresu uvadf prave pfainy emigrace...

"Opakovane tivelne pohromy poslednich let snfilly zerne'da7ske vynosy a pfivedly zernIdElce do dluhu a exekucf zemidelskych usedlostf a krize prilmyslu a soustavne zdratovanf vieho, dokonce i

a

"Davod vystihovanf spoelva v torn, te se pfed gad lety vystehovalo do Ameriky (Texas) vicero rodin a tarn se

usfdlily poblft Galvestonu... vysfdlenci tarn majf vynosne statky, vyzvali svg pfibuzne k vystehovanf do Ameriky...

Mezi vystehovalci byli 4 mladici, podlehajfcl vojenske vystihovtinfm chali se vojenske povinnosti vyhnout. Proti nim bylo

zavedeno zakonne afednf jednant."

V sedmdesitych letech nova hospodaska krize zachvacuje cele Rakousko. ..."Ne4roda, drahota, skrovng nespokojenost, lumpactvf a darebacrvf dohnaly jit mnohg k tomu, e opustil svou vlast, te se odebral a vystehoval z Evropy. Takla se stalo u rids v Kopfivnici," poznamenal do kosteld kroniky tehdej gi kopfivnicky farm. "Nahlftfm at pfflif dobfe, to nenf tridne budoucnosti v rakousku pro mne, a protojsem se na tom ustanovil, vz,stellovati se do Spojenych stan2 Severnf Ameriky..." pige ye sv6 iadosti osmnactilety tkalcovsky. pomocmic Josef Parma z Frengtatu.

Pokud nemohly uniknout bid6 cele rodiny, sna/ili se rodi6e pomoci aspoit svym detem... "Mk dcera Mariana, provdank Rajnoslovei, fife fit delft dobu v Texasu, Met se jf pfimifene dobfe daff...ponevadt me dalff rodini feldna budoucnost zde nekyne, ustanovil jsem se na ndvrh me v roku 1859 zrozene dcery Anny na torn, aby i tato do Texasu k jejf sestfe se vystihovala." Uvadf otec nezletile Anny Kuielove v roce 1876.

Vroce 1880 odj1df do Texasu tehdy dvandetilety Alois J. Kallus, pozdejgf pfedesda Katolicke jednoty statu Texas.

Hospodaiska situace osmdesatych let se ponekud konsolidovala. iadostf o vystehoviinf ubyva, rozvoj textilmlio prilmyslu vytvafi nove pracovni pf-fleiitosti, pfedev§fm v textilnIch tovaniach Josefa Bumbaly, Valentina Kostelnika, Franti gka Kfenka, Fr. Michny, Jana Polacha a dal§fch drobnejgich podnikatehl.

Dvanactihodinova pracovnf doba v pragnem a hlu6nem prostfedf a nedostate6ne vydelky podnftily delnicke boufe i na Frengtaticu... "... V roce 1890 rozmohlo se hnutf socialisticke znaJnou meYrou v nail krajine...Schke lidu konany pozde veJer tajne pa pasek4ch zvleavte v mesfci dubnu. Hasia'skY sbor s obCanstvem konali flood dobrovolne hlfdky, ponevadt se proslychalo, te bode podniknut %pad do ma'sta. V nedili dne 28, dubna rozchazeli se jit elenove hlfdky donu2, kdyi nahle

14/VESTIOIC-6.dubna 1994

Tent. listek vysalsovaleckelso laostinee a air Wadi dr i v rnkoa saeb da sa kloboak, kdyi • •

na aedraii de - Illambarku, taw ._ vysahavaleekt iti•adaik limed v4del,-- do kterdho bootlace "iltivek • Illosileskf ieksik n ka3deho

Informathl lfstek pro vystthovalce z konce minuleho stoletf, okresnf archly y e Vsetine. vzplanula stodola bratrl Kfenka. Mnort povatovali potar za pocYatek noentho

nasilneho vpcidu, ale nestalo se tak.

Teprve rano delnictvo tahlo mistem od Bumbalovy ku Kfenkove a Kostelnflcove tovarne, pak do Tiche a vrativ gi se oblehlo budovu okresnIho soudu, pak dam J. Bumbaly, v jehot tovarne po 5. hodine pooalo ze faditi.

Ye chvuli nejchoulostiveA dorazila seta vojska, kterci tovarnu atoJnaca zbavila a cely olden prodlevala ye meste, az vadcove 'eetnictvem byli shledani a nastal opet klid." Tolllc Jiff Felix ye sve publikaci Dejiny a mistopis mesta Fren gtatu pod Radhogtem. Kronika obecnd gkoly v Trojanovicfch pod Javormlem delnickou boufi nasledovne... "Tu a

tam mely stcivky prsibeh mfrny...jinde krev tekla. K temto pfiasti dlutno i stavku, jit ucinili jednak delnici z Trojanovic, jednak z Frensytatu, pracujfcf v tovarnach jednak frensvtatskych, jednak v Tiche...Sprosta fee majitele tovarny a yysmech v okamtiku kritickem...My tadali o zvYs'eni mzdy, zpasobilo, delnfci a chudobnf dopustili se skutku nersilnickeho. Rozbili v tovarne pana Bumbaly stroje... Vojsko rozkvas'ence rozehnalo, jicht nekolik bylo i pobodano..a jedna Lena druheho dne na ranu tu zemfela... " A nalconec ye frengtatske famf kronice to doby eteme zapis: "Prieinou

hnuti byla opravdova neuznalost a nemilosrdne nakladani s delnfky ze strany slutbodarca. Velmi mnoho rodin fife v meste, Me otec vzdelava sotva 25 kr. denne a mnort ani to vitivy nemajf. " Este je, ie ani po uvedenem krveprolitf se sociald situace nezmenila, 25 fljna 1890 posflajf zastupci 400 tIcalcovskjrch rodin petici cfsafi do Vidne: "Velkou bfdou stthani tkalci vznagejf nejporulenej gf prosbu ohledne zmfrneni jejich nouze..." 6. srpna 1891 zapisuje ueitel Bartonfk do gkolnf kroniky v Trojanovicfch na Bystrem" V tento Skold rok spada take

nafizenf vs'eobecneho seitanf lidu v cele Vysledek onoho seitcinf lidu za stavajtcfch prove porneri2 v den 31. prosince 1890, utitivf, mistnt obec Trojanovice ma 2030 obyvatela. U porovncint s vYsledkem minuleho satant shledem byl zibytek, jet vysvitliti si dlutno valnjm stehovanfm se do Ameriky..." (V roce 1869 silo v Trojanovicfch 2326 obyvatel.)

Za techto podminek nabfzela emigrace moinost lepgfho, clOstojnejgtho iivota. Nebylo to vgak

zadarmo. Bylo to take rozhodnutf navidy opustit svd pfibuzne i zname, hroby sv Y ' ch p •edkil, malebnl beskydskjr kraj.

CESTA Prvnf organizovana skupina vystehovalcil z Frengtatska v roce 1856 odjela na vozech do Bohumfna a odtud vlakem pies Prusko do Brem. Do Galvestonu v Texasu ji pfepravil dvojsteinllc "Anna Elise". Tato lod' byla pouze 30 m dlouha a 6 m giroka.

"tined prvnf noc nos postihla boufe, nab' lodf hazely viny jako kusem dfeva.

Do smrti nezapomenu na stenard a vrhnutf cestujfcfch, z ylds-Yte ten. To trvalo skoro celou noc a cely den. Potom byla plavba dosti dobra a trvalo skoro etrnact tydna, net jsme pfistali v pfistavu Galveston. " Tak vzpomfnal na cestu pies ocean Augustin Haidu gek, rodak z Mnigffio.

Ze vzpomfnek a dopis vystehovalcii vypljrva, ce mofske boufi se nevyhnula snad ladna z lodf.

Evangelickj, farm Ernest Bergmann, nazjivang tei otcem eeskych vystehovalca, pfiplul do Texasu na jafe v roce 1850. Jeho obsahly dopis publikovaly Morayske noviny v roce 1851. Bergmann popisuje nasledovne boufi: "V aterY se yam strhl tak prudIcY

vftr, to rozharane viny s nami sem tam metaly, ve stfedu, ve otvrtek a v patek buracel bez pfestard, to jsme za dne ani slunce, v noel ani hvezdy nespatfili a sam kapitan byl fit v azkostech ...east° ale jsem stal na palube drte se lana a mnoho hodin hledel na buracenf rozvztekleneho tivlu, co jsem tenkrat videl a cftil a c-ftil, to bych nedovedl tadnemu popsati, kdo sam to nezkusil... " Cestujicf na loclich nesoulily jen boufe a maska nemoc, ale take nedostatek jfdla a vody. Pfijatelne podminky bjrvaly na nemeckych lodfch, kterd vyplouvaly z Hamburku nebo Brem. Velmi gpatne pomery vladly na anglickjrch lodfch vypravovanjrch z Liverpoolu.

Na velikonoce 1851 dorazil zbytek zbedovanjrch fieastnflol prvnf organiizovane vjrpravy z okolf Lan gkrouna do texask6 osady Catspring. Pri6inou trag6die byla nedostate6na a zkalena strava behem plavby. Doris jednoho z vjrpravy V. Silera zvefejnily Morayske noviny ai v roce 1854.

"Tak nom bylo davano na moff na cely olden pro jednu osobu dva mahy ovesne a pal unce pieniene mouky,

Ueme se eesky Let Us Study Czech!

Lekce Lirnacti— Lesson No. 14 Rules of spelling and punctuation.

The Czech alphabet possesses the ability of rendering the quantity of vowels by the use of the 6arka, and the palatal sound of the three consonants, d, t', g.

To further increase the number of sounds and letters, the ha6ek or caret is used for some hushing sounds. s—s, c-6, As indicated previously, the following are hard consonants: d, t, n, h, ch, k and r. If these hard consonants are followed by the pit Bit sound, the sound must be spelled with a y or thusly: chytrSr kdyby (byl) kytice tSrden rytif 2aclnr hybny The soft consonants are d, t', n, 2, §, 6, f, and also c and j. If these are followed by the ee (bee, see) sound, the sound must be spelled with an i or f, thusly: giti divat eislo ticho fizek nieitel cizinec 2ivSr Jiskra Words with i or i in their root are in the vast majority.

The "neutral" consonants b, p, v, f, m, 1, s, and z, are followed by either i, 1, or y, jr , according to their origin or derivation.

When you add a prefix before words like noel the long fi is retained: beztleelnSr. USE OF CAPITAL LETTERS: There is a difference in the usage of capital letters in Czech and English.

Ex.: Yesterday was Wednesday, July 14, 1963.

Veera byla stfeda, 14. eervence 1963.

Consequently, days of the week and month are NOT capitalized. NOTE ALSO THAT A SIMPLE PERIOD IS USED AFTER THE DATE. rte pal mfry stuchle at zelene, suchara site postaeitelne, ale takoveho, to jsme ho jfst nemohli pro stuchlost, masa soleneho as d ye unce, ale byly to same kosti jen psam hodne, vody pro osobu dorostlu jeden maz, (Mem pak polovic k pitf i vafenf...Tato plavba z Liverpoolu do Novelly Orleanu trvala 9 nedel a 4 dny...lconeene i na's'e sfla klesla zvla's-te nedostatkem vody, nebo jsme nevedeli, mame-li ten troth vody vypit v torn Thavem podnebi, aneb v nf uvafit. Deti plakaly tiznf a my jen po ltfci jsme jim mohli udilet pro svlatenf ast. Ta ubotatka jak talostne o krtipej vody prosila, posavad sobe ani vzpomenouti nesmfm..."

Proper nouns, that is, names of persons, places, things, nations, etc. (but not religious bodies or organizations) titles of books, films, etc. take capitals.

Ex.: Karel Dvoilk, Wilsonovo nadra21, Dunaj, Anglican, echy, Smetanova opera, "Prodand nevesta", etc., and Nage ffmsko-katolicka cirkev; Velika slovanska podporujfci jednota.

Capitals are not used for emphasis or for news headlines in Czech. On the whole the use of capital letters is rather restricted in Czech.

Here are other important points in spelling: Pronouns and possessive adjectives of the POLITE-FORMAL usage are capitalized, as are those of the FAMILIAR-INFORMAL usage: Vy, Yam, Vag: Ty, Tvfij, Tobe. The latter are ALWAYS in caps; the polite form is capitalized only when referring to a group (plural), then the pronouns are not capitalized.

A common error made by many Czechs in this area is that when they use the formal Vy, Vas, Vam, they use a PLURAL verb, although they are addressing only one person. WRONG: Vy, (1 person) jste v6era jeli do mesta.

RIGHT. Vy jste jel do mesta. DO NOT USE A PLURAL VERB UNLESS YOU ARE SPEAKING TO MORE THAN ONE PERSON. The pronoun ja is not capitalized; neither do we capitalize adjectives and adverbs indicating nationality. (This is done in English). Ex., Mam 6esku 2enu. (I have a Czech wife). Mluvfme 6esky. (We speak Czech).

Punctuation marks are the same in Czech as in English: (See also Lesson 5). vykri6nik(!) taka(.) uvozovaci 6arka(,) stfednik(;) znarrienka(` ") dvojtaka(:) zavorky( ) rozdelovaci pomleka(—) Otaznik(?) znamenko(-) One big difference in English and Czech punctuation has to do with the use of commas.

Commas are used before and after a relative clause: Ztratil jsem knihu, kterou mi dal.

—before and after a noun clause: Je dobfe, 2e tomu rozumfg.

—before and after an adjective clause: Vgechen cukr, v gechna kava.

—before and after an adverbial clause: Jakmile me uvidel, gel prye Finally, quotation marks are always preceded by a colon. Ex.: Otec fekl synovi: "Polcraeuj a 0 se!" (In Czech, the first quotation marks are on the line, not inverted, and ARE inverted at the end of the quotation. Our machines here do not print the double inverted quotation marks. The trend here in the US is to use the standard English quotation marks—" ".

—SPJSTNelze se tedy divit, ie z pilvodnich 74 tleastrulcil vjrpravy cite dosala jen polovina. Nagi vystehovalci patfili vidy k tern nejchudgfm a proto take vidy cestovali za tech nejhorgich podmfnek v mezipalubi.

"mezipalubf je na katde lodi skryta bfda a chudoba...v mezipalubf je vzduch epaly...Jsou tu klubka lidf a dia, schoulenYch tel a vytletenYch °a_ Pach je tu k zalknutf zvlate v noci, kdy vSecka okna jsou zavfena..."

Takovjr byl postfeh spisovatele Franti gka Sokola Tfimy z jeho cesty do Ameriky v roce 1904.

Pokraeovani

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Wednesday. April 6. 1994-VESTNfK/15

SPJST CALENDAR

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FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Friday, April 8—Social Night, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, April 15—Social Night, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 16—Penelope High School Prom Friday, April 22—Social Night, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, April 29—Trustee Meeting, 8 p.m.

Saturday, April 30—Knapak Family Reunion For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6, please call George Straten at (817) 826-5863. *>r *

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.)

A* LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX Friday, April 8—Clean Up Day at the Lodge Hall; Fun starts at 5 p.m.

Saturday, April 9—Dance; music by Branded Hearts Sunday, April 10 —SPJST Fun Raiser: Barbecued chicken and beans to go from the pit; serving starts at 11 a.m.; $2.25/half or $4.50/whole chicken.

(Local lodge meetings are held the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m.)

A LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS Sunday, April 10—Dance Club Dance, 4-8 p.m.

Monday, April 11—Lodge Meeting, 7 p.m.

Sunday, May 8—Dance Club Dance, 4-8 p.m.

Monday, May 9—Lodge Meeting (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 Friday, April 8—Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

(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 (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

LODGE NO. 32, VICTORIA Wednesday, April 13—Monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m., Citizens National Bank ** LODGE NO. 35, ELK Saturday, April 9—Texas Style Friday, April 15—Cherokee Rose Saturday, April 16—Side Kick Saturday, April 23—Neon Texas Saturday, April 30—Ace High (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, April 18, Meeting, after bingo, 9:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 1—District Six Spring Meeting (Games every Monday night at 7:30 p.m.; Games License No. 3000-72-8240-0). ***

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Saturday, April 9—Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five Sunday, April 10—Lodge and Youth Club meetings, 2 p.m.; Covered dish meal; bring salads or desserts. Honoring the 50-year pin recipients, 75-year pin recipient and an age 96 member and their families. Easter egg hunt for the youngsters. Be Present!

Friday, April 15—No Family Night this month.

Saturday, April 16—Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six Plus Two Sunday, April 17—Appreciation Dance—especially for Senior Citizens; 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Music

by Charlie's Swingmasters of Temple; everyone invited, prizes given; Admission: $3 per person Monday, April 18—Board Of Trustees' meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 23—Jodie Mikula Orechestra of Ennis Saturday, April 30—Leo Majek's Orchestra of Corpus Christi Sunday, June 5—Lodge Annual Picnic. More details forthcoming (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.) ***

Saturday, April 9—Youth Dance Monday, April 11—Lodge Meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, April 16—Big County-Wide Garage Sale and Arts and Crafts Show; Spaces still available at $20 each; for more information on who to call, see story in Lodge Letters Section of this week's Vestnik Sunday, May 8—Mother's Day Barbecue; Dine in or take out, 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

LODGE NO. 49, ROWENA Friday, April 15—Game Social, 6 p.m.

Sunday, April 17—District Four Meeting, Register at 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, May 4—Regular SPJST meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, May 14—Tarok Tournament, Register at 8:30 a.m.

Friday, May 20 Game Social, 6 p.m.

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.

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.

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LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS (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 NO. 29, TAYLOR Bingo every Wednesday night at 7:30. Adult lodge meetings are every second Sunday of the month at 4 p.m. The Youth Club meets at 5 p.m. To reserve hall, please contact Melvin Steger at 365-6564.

LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY (Lodge business meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month. Game nights are every Thursday and Saturday from 7-10 p.m. Permit No. 1-75-1052324-8. "Barbara's Kitchen" will be open.)

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

LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND Sunday, April 24—Fredrich Reunion Monday, April 25—American Legion, 7 p.m.

Sunday, May 1—Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m.

Saturday, May 7—SUPER GAMES, 7 p.m.

Sunday, May 15—Lodge 80 Picnic Saturday, May 21—Mewhinney Wedding Monday, May 23 American Legion, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, May 25—Faculty School Board Social Friday, May 27—Holland High School Graduation (Game night every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP1-74615-1395-8; AL-00061-9887-0) Y*,

LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVILLE (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. 88, HOUSTON Friday, April 8—Nick Navarro, Big Band Music; Dress Code; $8.50 per person.

Saturday, April 9—Tony Janak, Polkatime; $5 per person Friday, April 15—Jim Gough's Cosmopolitan Cowboys, C/W Bob Wills Sound; $5 per person Saturday, April 16—Bobby Lane from Nebraska; Big Band Music; Dress Code; $10 per person Friday, April 22—Guy Lombardo's Royal Canadians with Al Pierson; Dress Code; $10 per person Saturday, April 23—Knights of Dixie; Ballroom and Variety; $6 per person Saturday, April 30—Gus Lindemann, Ballroom and Variety; $6 per person Friday, May 6—Texas Brew, C/W, $5 per person Saturday, May 7—Texas Dutchmen, Polkatime, $5 per person Saturday, May 14—Manny Green, Big Band Music; Dress Code; $8.50 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 Saturday, April 30—Dance sponsored by the fine folks from St Thomas Women's Auxiliary; 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 22—Music by the Henry Rejcek family band from Ennis, Texas, 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. 97, PLACEDO Sunday, May 15—Sixth Annual Polka Fest at the Inez Community Center, featuring the music of the Leo Majek Orchestra, Vrazel Polka Band and the Vanek Brothers. Time: 1-8 p.m.

Admission: $5 for adults and $1 for ages 12 and under. Hall is located on Highway 59, midway between Victoria and Edna.

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LODGE NO.54, WEST For information regarding hall rentals for weddings anniversaries, birthdays or reunions, call (817) 826-5990 (night) or (817) 826-5343 (day).

LODGE NO. 107, FLORESVILLE

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LODGE NO. 66, WACO Friday, April 8 —Cherokee Rose Saturday, April 9—Cherokee Rose Sunday, April 10 Clean up Day, 1 p.m.

Sunday, April 17—Lodge Meeting; youth club meets at 2 p.m.; Adults meet at 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 23—SPJST State Horseshoe Tournament Game nights (Taroky, dominoes, etc.) are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m.

Members, please bring snacks.

(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, April 10—Lodge meeting at 2 p.m.

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

LODGE NO.154, FORT WORTH Sunday, April 10—Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m. ***

LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA Saturday, April 9—Martha White (C/W) Saturday, April 16—South Texas Crystals (C/W) Saturday, April 23 Due West (C/W) Saturday, April 30—River Road Boys (C/W) Saturday, May 7—Little Bit of Texxas (C/W) Saturday, May 14—Sugar Creek (C/W) Saturday, May 21—Heart of Texas (C/W) (Executive members and Board of Trustees meet every second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. Regular lodge meetings are on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.) ***

LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Saturday, April 9—Backroads Saturday, April 16—Firecreek Saturday, April 23—Reckless (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 (Lodge meets second Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Warrenton store; social hour and meal follows. The meat is furnished and members bring side dishes.) ***

LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON Saturday, April 9—Swing Shift Saturday, April 16—Crossfire Saturday, April 23—Wayne Martin Saturday, April 30—Mountain Creek Saturday, May 7—Rough Country Saturday, May 14—Texas Heat Saturday, May 21—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, April 21—Regular lodge meeting at 8 p.m. The Youth Club will have their annual spring picnic at Landa Park (treating the adults of Lodge 185), beginning at 5:30 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, April 8—Debonaires Saturday, April 9—Texas Unlimited Friday, April 15—Geezinslaws (Sam and Son) Saturday, April 16—Peoples Choice Friday, April 22—Texas Unlimited Saturday, April 23 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.) ***

Check to see that your upcoming lodge dates are listed in the SPJST Calendar.

To make additions, or corrections, please send your dates to the Vestnik c/o SPJST Home Office.

16/VESTI4K-Wednesday. April 6. 1994

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Working as organizations of am, members. Members who both provide and receive benefits.

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