Vestnik 1994 06 22

"CHANGING TO MEET THE CHANGING

VESTNIK

NEEDS OF FRATERNA LISTS"

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

SPJST Herald

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

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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 24

Stars and stripes take center stage...

SPJST honors "Old Glory" with Flag Day observance American Indian—raising the American flag atop Mount Suribachi on Iwo Jima Island. That picture symbolized not the horrors of the war but the purpose of it— to bring the peace and honor and freedom that flag stands for."

Following Judge Garth's message, State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Frank Klinkovsky recited an essay on the U.S. flag written by 14-year old Rebecca C. Hejl, a member of Lodge 155, Austin and the winner of the SPJST Essay Contest. That essay appears in its entirety in the column on the far right.

The SPJST's annual Flag Day observance marked the conclusion of National Fraternal Week, June 8-14. As part of this observance, Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar, Supreme Lodge Vice President Leonard Mikeska and District Three Director and Supreme Lodge Chairman Cyril! "Sid" Pokladnik attended a ceremony in Austin on June 10, during which a proclamation was issued by the Governor's Office declaring the observance of Fraternal Week in Texas.

—SPJST-

In observance of Flag Day 1994, the SPJST conducted a public flag-raising ceremony on February 14 at the SPJST Home Office Building in Temple. Those in attendance included Supreme Lodge Officers, Home Office personnel, city and county officials, civic leaders, area residents and SPJST members.

Air Force Staff Sergeant Mark Clifford, Navy Petty Officer Greg Ferguson and Marine Corporal Chad A. Herbert served as honor color guards for the flag raising ceremony. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, SPJST insurance underwriter Ruth Hanusch, accompanied

by Temple banker and civic leader Sam Farrow led the assembly in the National Anthem. Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar followed by introducing SPJST officials and area dignitaries.

Bell County Judge John Garth, who was introduced by 169th District Court Judge Stan Pemberton, delivered the Flag Day message.

"There is more to the flag than the cloth of the stars and stripes itself—beautiful though it is," said Judge Garth.

Recalling the words of President Woodrow Wilson, he observed that "The flag is a flag of liberty of opinion as well as of political liberty."

"To me, the most dramatic World War II photograph is not the picture of General McArthur wading ashore at the Philippines, or the dropping of the first atomic bomb, but rather the picture of the Marines and a sailor—one of them an

Military color proceeds to hoist he United States and Texas flags.

SPJST insurance underwriter Ruth Hanusch, accompanied by Temple banker Sam Farrow, performed the National Anthem.

s s.ork Home Office personnel and visitors participate in SPJST Flag Day observance.

June 22, 1994

SPJST Flag Day essay winner sees freedom in the red, white and blue Congratulations to Rebecca C. Hejl, age 14, of Apopka, Florida, who is the winner of this year's SPJST Flag Day Essay Contest. Rebecca and her parents, William and Norine Hejl are all members of SPJST Lodge 155, Austin. Rebecca's essay was read during the June 14 Flag Day ceremony held at the SPJST Home Office in Temple. It is reprinted below.

As the sky is illuminated with a brilliant display of fireworks, I am able to catch a glimpse of the reason for this celebration. I can see an American flag standing proudly above the earth, waving in the breeze.

For a moment in time, I begin to realize exactly what the flag means to me.

The American flag is much more than a piece of red, white, and blue fabric. It means freedom, and essentially, it means life. Of course, the freedom and life that Americans now experience was not achieved without paying a price. I am reminded of the many long nights when our flag was lit up through the darkness. It wasn't lit with electrical lights, but with the light of rockets and guns shooting— piercing the hearts and minds of soldiers who were fighting to make America what she is today. It is unimaginable to think of the many soldiers who were killed to give us the freedom that they were unable to experience. I can not thank our ancestors enough for not giving up and fighting to the end.

As I sit here, looking at the American flag which has become such a special part of my life, I am filled with gratitude toward the people who gave me this freedom. The freedom that has become just a distant dream to some is so real and alive in me because of the American flag. The flag gives me new hope to wake up to every morning. I know that each new day gives me an opportunity to do, to dream, and to become.

—SPJST-

2/VESTNIK-Wednesday, June 22, 1994

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

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Specializing in Quality

This weekend, my family travelled to Austin to attend a graduation party for a family member. While in town, we found some time to go shopping at one of the malls. Of course, I've been to the mall before, but what really impressed me on this visit was the number of specialty stores that are in business and appear to be doing quite well. Here, I'm talking about the stores that sell a very narrowly defined line of merchandise. For example, there was one store that sold nothing but chocolate candy; another, nothing but neckties; another, nothing but knives ..

Anyway, you get the idea.

On the way back home, we talked about the growing number of these kind of stores and how everything seems to he getting more specialized. Then I started thinking about our own Society and it hit me: This idea of specialization isn't really anything new-in fact the SPJST has been doing it for 97 years-specializing in meeting the financial and fraternal needs of its members. What does appear to be changing, however, are consumers increased demand for quality products and services. That might explain, at least in part, the success of the specialty stores.

Being bigger isn't always better-unless you're also the best ...

For the SPJST to be the best it can be, we must work to ensure that our level of product quality and member service is superior. If the quality is there, growth will follow.

In order to achieve this objective, the participation process must be encouraged at all levels of the Society. Everyone involved needs to have the opportunity to contribute to the mix. On the lodge level, for instance, the most successful units appear to be those where the members are comfortable to express themselves freely. Channels of communication must remain open for members to pass on information, bring up new ideas, and make suggestions. This underscores the importance of our attendance and participation in regular lodge meetings.

Being the best also takes initiative.

We must focus on meeting the needs of our members, adapt to their changing priorities and look for ways to bring value to their membership in the SPJST. A good example of this kind of initiative is seen in the SPJST sales representative who systematically contacts his or her lodge members and then sits down with them to review their existing insurance coverage and evaluate their current needs. In doing so, the sales representa-

tive is performing a valuable service. He or she is helping to ensure that the members' financial resources will be sufficient to cover any extraordinary expenses in the event of personal loss.

In today's world, the new business will go to those competitors who show initiative and have the willingness to take reasonable risks. In an uncertain environment, innovative leaders can see new opportunities, whereas others see only reasons to wait and, perhaps, fail to succeed as a result. Leading the SPJST into its next century will take the leadership, effort and talents of all members.

If the SPJST is to be the best that it can be, we as individuals and the Society as a whole must work to focus on our "specialties" and then capitalize on our strengths. At the same time, we must recognize our weaknesses, learn from our mistakes and plan for the future. Only then, if we work together and give it all that we've got, will we be the best. ***

"We, as individuals, and the Society as a whole must work to focus on our "specialties" and then capitalize on our strengths."

Member Services Directory

Last week, you will recall, information was presented on the SPJST Member Services Directory to be published in January 1994. As its name suggests, the SPJST Member Services Directory will be a listing of SPJST members who are in positions to provide various products and services for other SPJST members-kind of like our own "yellow pages." There will be no charge for directory listings and the only prerequisite is that you are an SPJST member.

Please note that preexisting Vestnik advertising guidelines preclude the directory from including "any outside listings that which offer insurance products and/or financial services available through the SPJST. " Likewise, "questionable listings" will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

Thank you for your attention and your participation in this this project. Please feel free to give me a call at the Home Office if you have any questions. *5* Expressions of Sympathy

Condolences are extended to Sister Linda Johnson, administrative assistant to Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas in the Home Office, and to her husband, J.C. and their family on the recent loss of their grandson, Zachary Esparza.

Condolences are also extended to State Youth Director Joni Lange on the loss of her mother, Jo Ann Hampton last week.

-S PJ ST--

Attention to Lodge Reporters Who Submit Items By Fax To fax your news items, please send messages to (817) 774-7447.

To verify that your message has been received, please call (800) 72-SPJST and ask the editor for confirmation. Thank you.

Wednesday,

Readers Write

From the Vice President's Office Insurance Department Introduces New Sales Representatives James Filipp Lodge 184, Moulton James Filipp has recently been appointed as a Sales Representative for Lodge No. 184 in Moulton. James has been trained in helping you and your family with your insurance needs. If you live in James Filipp the Moulton area, give him a call at (512) 596-7011 and he will be happy to be of assistance to you.

Shelley Hyles Lodge 160, San Angelo Shelley Hyles has recently ben appointed as a Sales Representative for Lodge No. 160 in San Angelo.

Shelley has been trained in helping you and your family with your insurance needs. If you Shelley Hyles live in the San Angelo or Eden area, give her a call at (915) 869-5103 and she will be happy to be of assistance to you.

Marlene Jarrett Lodge 133, San Antonio Marlene Jarrett has recently been appointed as a Sales Representative for Lodge No. 133 in San Antonio.

Marlene has been trained in helping you and your family with your insurance needs. If you live in Marlene Jarrett the San Antonio area, give her a call at (210) 492-2522 and she will be happy to be of assistance to you.

Jerry Kucera Lodge 66, Waco Jerry Kucera has recently been appointed as a sales Representative for Lodge No. 66 in Waco. Jerry has been trained in helping you and your family with our insurance needs. If vou live in the Waco Jerry Kucera area, give him a call at (817) 826-5425 and he will be happy to be of assistance to you.

Fraternally,

e.cnd Leonard D. Mikeska, FIC Vice President —SPJST-

First Remember that no time spent with your children is ever wasted.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr

June 221994—VESTNIK/3

1994 Scholarship Recipient Expresses Thanks for Support THANK YOU! I received the letter proclaiming me as the recipient of the five hundred dollar scholarship last week and was thrilled that I had won. My family and I just made our decision two days ago concerning where I am going to attend school next year and the extra money that you have given me really made a difference in our decision. I cannot tell you in words how thrilled I am that I was selected. It really means a lot to me—more than the words on this page could possibly say.

My grandfather, Hugo H. Kocian, was the one who really pressed me to apply last August and got me my application. I am so glad that he did! This award has so much more meaning for me besides the financial aspect of it. I have always looked forward to the day when all of my grandparents could see the two biggest events in my life—my high school graduation and my wedding. I was really 4

upset that my grandfather would not be able to attend, but now I feel as if a part of him will be present, as a member of the SPJST wants to come down and present me with the award, and my grandmother tells me that they were good friends. That really means a lot. Thank you so much for giving me the means by which to take advantage of my future education at Centenary College. My Grandmother Viola was present when I received the congratulatory letter and said that my "grandpa would have been tickled pink" if he could only see me now. I assured her that he could see me—and that he was tickled.

Once again, Thank You, and I look forward to seeing a member from SPJST at my awards assembly! Thank you so much!

Sincerely, Dawn Marie Franzen (Editor's Note: District Three Director and Supreme Lodge Chairman Cyrill.

"Sid" Pokladnik attended Dawn's high school awards assembly where he extended his congratulations and presented her with her scholarship.)

—SPJST-

Poppyseed Cake Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter 2 cups sugar 4 eggs, well beaten 1 cup mashed potatoes

1 cup flour 2 tsps. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Cream the butter, gradually cream in sugar. Add well-beaten eggs. Beat in the mashed potatoes until creamy.

Sift flour with next three items. Add. flour and milk alternately, a little at a time, beating after each addition. Add

1/2 cup milk 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1/2 pound ground poppyseed

vanilla and poppyseed last. Bake in t: greased tube pan at 350 degrees or until i'4', I, it tests done. A very delicious cake!

Submitted by Estelle Hurtik Lodge 180, Burleson —SPJST-

First Things

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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.

ANNUITY I

SPJST MORTGAGE INTEREST RATES

(Certificates Issued Prior to 4-1-93) 5% Annualized

RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Effective 6-1-94 through 7-31-94

Home or Farm Mortgages: 7.75% for 1 to 7 years 8% for 8 to 15 years 8.25% for 16 to 20 years Mortgages on Qualified Owner-Operated Business Real Estate 9.25% for 10 years 9.5 % for 11 to 15 years

INTEREST RATES

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

5.80% Annualized Effective 6-1-94 through 7-31-94

INTEREST RATE FOR UNIVERSAL LIFE 6.75 % Annualized Effective 6-1-94 through 7-31-94

County Officials Attend Flag Ceremony

PRESENT RATES WILL APPLY FOR ALL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED HERE NO LATER THAN MAY 3 OR POSTMARKED MAY 3.

NEW RATES EFFECTIVE MAY 4, 1994.

Pictured above are SPJST Supreme Lodge Officers and some of Bell County public officials who were in attendance at the June 14 Flag Day ceremony.

They are, from left: Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas, Vice President Leonard Mikeska, President Howard Leshikar, County Judge John Garth, 169th District Judge Stan Pemberton, Secretary-Treasurer Lanita Anglin and Legal Advisor Sidney Kacir.

Family Fun and Important SPJST Dates July 9 July 16 August 6-7 August 13 October 23 October 22-23

SPJST July Jamboree Barbecue Cookoff at Lodge 196, Katy Fifth Annual Tarok Tournament at Lodge 17, New Tabor SPJST State Royalty and Youth Achievement Day Fifth Annual Tarok Tournament at Lodge 92, Fort Worth District Seven Fall Meeting and Family Fun Day; hosted by Lodge 161, Jourdanton at the V.F.W. Hall in Jourdanton Eighth Annual Gulf Coast Czech Festival at Lodge 172, Pasadena —SPJST-

4/VESTNIK—Wednesday, June 22, 1994

Letters from the Lodges Lodge 15, Buckholts Reports on June Meeting Lodge No. 15, Buckholts held its regular monthly meeting on June 13 with President Gladys Allison presiding.

The meeting was called to order, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for our deceased members. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The treasurer's report was also given and approved. All committee reports were given and approved.

On the sick list for the past twomonths were Marvin Zajicek, Lorene Hutka, who has had surgery, and our President Gladys Allison. We wish all these a speedy recovery.

Michael Schoppe, our treasurer, has resigned due to conflicts with his work.

We will be looking for a new treasurer which has been tabled until our next meeting.

We have installed an air conditioner in the ladies restroom to help with the heat problem.

Scholarship recipients from our lodge were Allison Barns, Clarence McNeill,

Jr., and Monica Mowdy. Monica Mowdy was present at the May meeting to receive her scholarship.

The bake sale at the Buckholts Community Reunion was a big success.

Thank you to all of those who donated baked goods.

We also want to thank Mr. Joe Zajicek for all of his time, energy, and gravel that he has donated to our lodge.

Our next meeting will be held July 11 at 7 p.m.

Fraternally, Audrey McCall, Reporter —SPJST-

24, Cyclone Honors 50-Year Members at June Meeting

Lodge

Dear Readers, Lodge members met on Sunday, June 12 for their regular monthly meeting.

The highlight of this month's meeting was the recognition of those members who received their 50-year SPJST membership pins in 1994.

Prior to the adult lodge meeting, Lodge 24 Youth Club members, under the direction of Youth Leader Melanie Zavodny, conducted a brief recognition ceremony during which the achievements of various youth club members

Current Activity of Receipts and Disbursements for the Month of May, 1994 Bonds Certificate Loans Mortgage Loans Certificate of Deposit Furniture and Office Equipment Real Estate Owned Annuities Flex Annuities Withdrawal Death Claims Matured Endowments Premium Refund Surrender Value Mortgage Loan Expense Reinsurance REO Taxes, Ins. Loss on Sale of Bonds State Exam Actuary Advertising/Promotional Appraisal Expense Commission Contributions District Youth Counselors District Allocations District Automobile Expense Fraternal Activities Hospitalization Liability Insurance Legal Service Expense Medical Exams Non-Medical Exams Membership Dues Museum Operating Expense Office Maintenance Office Rent Expense Vestnik Vestnik Postage Organizational Expense Committee Meetings Salaries Postage Office Supplies Supreme Lodge Meeting Tax: FICA, TEC & FUTA Telephone Travel—Officers and Directors Travel—State Field Manager/SFR

$

Lodge 24, Cyclone Presents 1994 50-Year Pin Recipients

DEBITS 596,662.55 4,654.75 198,339.14

CREDITS

$ 183,869.17 12,214.95 35,761.08 6,270.99 405,067.86 102,628.34 8,156.00 57,616.43 68,432.19 155.81 22,337.44 182.85 50,485.62 5,328.98 1,175.00 5,286.46 7,173.77 20,779.51 417.75 1,825.30 1,000.00 2,473.78 1,976.31 11,033.88 7,058.83 462.50 2,127.01 584.27 275.00

were cited. Congratulations to all of those who were recognized and to the entire group for your successful spring candy sale.

The youth program also included the installation of 1994-1995 youth club officers. District Two Director Willie Kohutek conducted the installation and delivered the oath of office to the young people. For a more complete summary Travel—Editor Research and Development Youth Activities District Youth Allocation Office Rent Home Account Expense SPJST Scholarship Annuities Dividends Loss on Sale of REO Annuity Withdrawal Expense UL Withdrawal Expense Bond Interest Certificate Loan Interest Certificate of Deposit Interest Mortgage Loan Interest Premiums Reinsurance Recovered Increase In Bonds By Amort.

Royalties & Minerals Prem. Income-Pd-Up Additions Application Fee

of the youth club program, please see the letter from Youth Club Reporter Ashley Veselka which appears on page 11 of this issue of the Vestnik.

The adult meeting was called to order at 2:30 p.m. by Lodge President Carol Chervenka. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, a brief moment of silence was observed in memory of all departed lodge members.

3.91 2,800.49 3,043.13 28,197.75 6,000.00 4,648.61 712.75 320,929.23 5,205.89 24,342.55 3,060.36 229.75 599,665.01 9,232.39 2,098.08 223,696.02 283,745.14 18,801.00 2,673.53 7,793.29 39,563.72 5,325.00

$1,771,382.83 Cash Balance 4-30-94 Credits Debits

16.00 1,810.14 6,000.00 148.99 5,000.00 3,193.60 160.00 75,775.15 111.34 2,617.20 1,785.97 5,291.68 2,729.98 1,210.84 477.22

Pictured above are 50-year members who were honored at the June meeting of Lodge 24. They are, from left, front: Ann Amo, Mabel Carnes, Joe 0. Haisler, Loraine Haisler, Nancy Jurcak Roelse; second row: District Two Director Willie Kohutek (who emceed program), Gladys Tyroch, Emily May, Rosamond Hoelscher Bedrich, Vlasta Martinet and Lodge President Carol Chervenka.

210,322.44 1,748,526.40+ 1,771,382.83-

Cash Balance 5 .31-94

$ 187,466.01

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

$ 187,466.01 68,884,622.16 28,734,221.28 1,621,952.86 1,664,811:82 891,082.04 795,503.49 233,645.96 39,617.80 168,534.70

Total Assets

$103,221,458.12

Fraternally,

EL6t,„6_1414-12 Jerry Mikulas Financial Secretary —SPJST-

$1,748,526.40

Wednesday, June 22, 1994—VESTNIK/5 On June 12, Lodge 24 members enjoyed a mid-, afternoon "svacina" following the presentation of 50-year membership pins.

Lodge 24, Cyclone will be hosting the District Two Youth Achievement Day on July 10 and SPJST State Royalty on August 6. All lodge members and others throughout the district are cordially invited to attend.

All officers were present. The minutes of the previous meeting were not read in order to abbreviate the regular meeting format. Ticket, bar, and kitchen reports were delivered by Sister Bernice Sebek and the hall rental report was delivered by Sister Louise Zavodny.

Sister Margaret Mikeska delivered the treasurer's report. Reported on the sick list was Brother Henry Vanicek. Lodge members expressed their wishes for a speedy recovery.

President Chervenka reminded members that Lodge 24, Cyclone would be hosting the District Two Youth Achievement Day on Sunday, July 10 and also the State Royalty Competition on Saturday, August 6.

District Two Director Willie Kohutek was next on the agenda. As part of his presentation, Director Kohutek delivered a report comparing 1994 and 1993 SPJST statewide insurance production figures. Although the total number of applications and volume of insurance written had declined over the same period, the level of earned premiums collected by the Society had increased.

He also reported on the SPJST Scholarship Program, stating that the Society had awarded 88 $500 scholarships in 1994, with two scholarships being awarded to Lodge 24 members.

Director Kohutek also discussed recent recommendations of the Finance Committee and discussed an upcoming workshop for the officers of District Two. The date of the workshop has not been scheduled. He concluded his remarks with a reference to the SPJST's 100th Anniversary Celebration being planned for July 10-12, 1997 at the Expo Center in Belton.

Following his report, Director Kohutek emceed the presentation of 50-

year membership pins. As part of the program, pin recipients were given the opportunity to express their feelings about membership in the SPJST and elaborate on those things in life that have been meaningful to them.

A total of 23 Lodge 24 members will be receiving 50-year membership pins in 1994. Those present at the June 12 meeting included Ann Amos, Joe Haisler, Loraine Haisler, Mabel Carnes, Nancy Jurcak Roelse, Gladys Tyroch, Emily May, Rosamond Hoelscher Bedrich and Vlasta Martinec. Thank you and congratulations to all of those who were in attendance.

Following the presentation of 50-year pins, members celebrating birthdays in June were recognized. They included Marilyn Herring, Herman Mayeux, Andy Baker, Vlasta Marek, Pat Vanicek, Nancy Jurcak Roelse and Terry Coots.

Happy Birthday to these and all other Lodge 24 birthday celebrants. Those members celebrating wedding anniversaries included George and Rosamond Bedrich and Freddie and Debbie Veselka. Happy Anniversary to these and all other anniversary celebrants.

Following the lodge meeting, those in attendance enjoyed socializing and wonderful covered dish meal. Thanks to all who contributed to the meal.

Lodge trustees will be meeting on Monday, June 27 at the lodge hall. Part of this time will be spent cleaning and getting the hall in shape for upcoming events, including the upcoming YAD and State Royalty Contest.

Our next lodge meeting will be on Monday, July 11 at 7 p.m. Hope to see you there.

Fraternally, Brian Vanicek, Reporter

—SPJST-

17, New Tabor Honors 50-Year Members at May Lodge Meeting Lodge

Lodge 35, Elk Reports on June Meeting

Ed Repka, 98 Years Young Brother Ed Repka, a member of Lodge 24, Cyclone, recently celebrated his 98th birthday with a party at the Manor Regency Nursing Center in Temple. He is pictured above with great-granddaughter, Jenny Pollard of Duncanville. Family and friends from Duncanville, San Antonio, Desoto and Temple joined in the celebration. Brother Jerry Wayne Haisler played several of Brother Repka's favorites on the accordion.

Submitted by Patsy Koslovsky

Lodge 32, Victoria Social Scheduled for July 13th at DuPont Park Get ready for the social event of the season! The date will be Wednesday, July 13th in the small pit area at DuPont Park. We'll gather at 6:30 p.m. and eat shortly thereafter.

You'll be served the best 'burgers and 'dogs in South Texas—and all you need to do is be there with your favorite dish (snack, vegetable or dessert) to go along with the hamburgers, hot dogs, chili and beans. We'll have your favorite dish (snack, vegetable or dessert) to go along with the hamburgers, hot dogs, chili and beans. We'll also have your favorite drinks and games to make the evening a real treat.

You MUST call to make reservations (so we don't run out of food). Call Mike and Kathy Ahlstrom at 578-3279 or Franklin and Louis Elles at 575-6712.

Remember, all you need to do is: make a phone call, bring one dish and come on out for a fun-filled evening.

Hope to see everyone!

Fraternally, Kathy Ahlstrom

The meeting was called to order by President Henry Breitkreutz.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Christopher Pavelka.

We had a moment of silence for our departed members, Frank Joe Pavlovsky and James Andrews.

Visiting were Hubby Frazier and Sonya Aguilar.

Thank you notes were read by Virleen Kelly. There was also correspondence from the Supreme Lodge encouraging members to help sales representatives write up new members.

The treasurer's report was given by Nancy Milner. She thanked those who helped her during her absence from the last meeting while she was with her new grandbaby.

The Youth Club report was given by Barbara Pavelka. They had a small attendance due to a baseball game that included some of the children. The kids are getting ready to go to camp. The door prize for the youth club was won by Keri Necessary.

Our only birthday celebrant was Johnny Stuchly. He luckily won the door prize for the adults.

Many thanks to Bobby Ray Kubitza for fixing the water leak and the commodes.

The chairmen turned in the earnings for the month and thanked all who helped. Special thanks to Freddie Kubitza and Randy Pavelka for being floor chairmen.

We are still in great need of help at the door and to manage the floor on Saturday night. Any help is appreciated even if you can only work now and then.

A supper was enjoyed by all after the meeting.

Our next meeting will be on Sunday, July 10.

I am substituting for Rosie Wood, reporter, who was attending her grandchild's wedding in Austin.

Fraternally, Elizabeth Kubitza —SPJST-

In addition to all of the

benefits of life insurance and financial products, SPJST offers "fraternalism."

Fraternalism is a special kind of caring that enables us to combine business and brotherhood.

—SPJST-

4 7, Seaton Member Lori Greger Presented SPJST Scholarship Lodge

Lodge 47 President Frank Klinkovsky presents Lori Greger with an SPJST Scholarship for $500. The presentation was made at the June lodge meeting of Lodge 47. Lori, who graduated from Temple High School, is the daughter of Ginger and Bernard Greger. are above e 50-- g ar members of L dge _: who were z_onored at the :‘,:ay –,ee...ag. -;ctured, from back, are: Agnes Urbanosr.y, Ruin Paul, Alphonse Provazek, Janet Valigura and Frances Slominski; front row: Rose Skrabanek, Arlon Nowak, Hattie Knesek, Henrietta Hyvel, Milady Hovarek and Lillian Zalmanek.

6/VESTNIK—Wednesday, June 22, 1994

Lodge 51, Ellinger Presents 1994 Lodge Officers Pictured, from left, front, are the 1994 officers of Lodge 51, Ellinger: FAC Burdine Divin, President Ludwig Kocian and SecretaryTreasurer Gilbert Mikulenka; back row: District One Director Andrew Vavra, First Vice President Gus Hruska, Second Vice President Gilbert Hennke and Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar.

Lodge 80, Holland Reports on June Meeting Dear members and friends, President Harold Rohde called the meeting to order on June 5, 1994 at 2 p.m. The membership then joined in with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for departed members.

The roll call of officers indicated that Vice President G.L. Brisbin was absent but was attending an American Legion Convention in Houston.

The minutes were read by SecretaryTreasurer Glen Latham and approved as read. Brother Glen also cited that we had received thanks for the memorials from the Alvin Taisler and J.C. Whatley families. Thank yous were also received from the Holland FFA for the use of the hall for their spring banquet, the Womens Auxiliary of the American Legion for their poppy sale, the Holland Baseball Association for the $500 donation to sponsor a youth baseball team for the season and from Chase Unberhagen for the $1,000 Moran Burns Scholarship that is sponsored by SPJST Lodge No. 80 and the American Legion.

Brother Rohde gave a fine report on the picnic and stated that the money made would be used for two air conditioner units and a new ice machine.

Supreme Lodge officer Jerry Mikulas gave a short talk to the membership on the condition at the Supreme Lodge and the fine work that was being done at Lodge 80. Thank you, Bother Mikulas, for coming out to join us. We all enjoyed the reports and fellowship.

Sister Isabel! Kunz was reported on the sick list.

Door prize winners were as follows: Father's Day Belt Buckle - Otto Horelicia; Supreme Lodge Prizes - D.I. Bohac, Dan Hendrix, Adel! Horelicia, Harold Rohde, Frank Pajestka Sr., and Frank, Jr. Due to activities in July, the next meeting will be on July 2 at 4 p.m. Mark your calendar.

Coleman Benner moved for the close of the meeting, seconded by Joe Sumbera.

Fraternally yours, Frank Pajestka, Jr. —S PJ ST— Has it been a while since you had a look at your SPJST insurance certificate?

If so, consider reviewing your current insurance needs with your local lodge sales representative.

Lodge 88, Houston Mourns Loss of ennifer Lynn Sutton We had a terrible thing happen on May 27 at Baytown High School. The bleachers collapsed and claimed the life of a precious six-year-old girl, Jennifer Lynn Sutton. She had found a place under the bleachers to play and then the bleachers came down.

Jennifer was the granddaughter of our members, Wilbur and Barbara Stavinoha and the great niece of Maxine Sefcik.

Little children are very impatient and therefore always seem to find something else to do. It's so sad. Our sympathy is extended to her parents, brother, grandparents and all other relatives.

Fraternally submitted by, Pearl Hanka Second Vice President

Remember: "A good rule for going through life is to keep the heart a little softer than the head."

—SPJST-

92, Fort Worth Reports on Lodge Activities

Lodge

Dear Members and Friends, I suppose that I should let the ones who do not co-me to the meetings know what is going on in our lodge. First, the attendance at the June 12 meeting was about usual.

Our typical monthly meeting format is as follows: Secretary Christine Zich reads the resolutions and then a few moments of silence are observed in memory of the deceased. She then reads the correspondence from the Home Office and other places. The minutes of the previous meeting are then read. If there are no corrections or additions they are accepted as read. President Carl Zich will then ask for reports from the other officers.

Brother Al Kercho, who is treasurer, reports on the money that has come in and must be paid out for expenses. Evelyn Spacek, the fraternal secretary, reports dues have been collected and if any members have cashed in their certificates. We hate to hear when someone cashes in, as I am sure everyone needs insurance at one time or another.

John Paparskar, who is one of the trustees, will then present information about the average expense of maintaining the lodge building.

There is always some kind of repair work that needs to be done. He explains about future rentals and how much we have in stock—beer , soft drinks, and so forth. Joyce Tesar, our manager, will then tell what is going on and what is in store for the future. She takes the reservations and the rentals. If you would like to rent the hall, be sure to check with her as she has many dates reserved. So, if you will be needing the use of the lodge hall, the sooner you ask, the better.

Youth Club Leader Gordon Hubenak is trying to build up the youth club and a few are starting to join. Parents, if you want your children to enjoy the summer—as well as throughout the year—let them join the youth club. Fraternal Activities Coordinator Martha Durham is also doing good as she explains what the lodge needs to do to receive points. This helps keep the SPJST a fraternal society. So, members, please keep track of all the volunteer work that you do— like going to see the sick in hospitals and nursing homes and whatever else you do for free.

Last, but not least, there is a report from our Sunshine Person Josephine (Jo) Prochaska, who sends out cards to the members who are in hospitals and homebound.

Birthday cards are also sent to members over age 65.

A committee was selected to help the FAC plan more activities for our lodge— more dances with different bands and

Lodge 31, Needville Member Bradley Vallet Presented SPJST Scholarship District Five Director Louis Hanus joins Bradley Vallet, a member of Lodge 81 and graduate of Needville High School, and Lodge 81 President Adolph Macha to present .0(fi Vallet with a $500 SPJST Scholarship.

Bradley, who is the son of Gilbert, Jr. and Corlis Vallet, plans to attend Texas A&M University where he will major in veterinary medicine.

Happy 47th Anniversary Mom & Dad June 18, 1994 Love, Your Children, Attorney Everett and Beverly Urech Mike and Barbara McMahan Johnnie and Stephaney Gaidusek, Jr. David and Margaret Whiteside

other things that members would enjoy.

Now on to the members who have been sick or who have had operations.

Raymond Hubenak had a slight stroke but is better and attended the meeting on Sunday. Raymond, keep up the good work and you will soon be as good as new. Mary Cecilia Krivanek recently had serious eye surgery which should allow her to see a lot better. Mary Cecilia has had eye problems for most of her life so we hope the best for her. She is our guide at the lodge and keeps records of the members attendance.

Martha Durham said Dick Durham is better after the five-bypass surgery, as he is getting crabby. Dick, that is not true, is it? Have not heard about Elsie Davenport since she left the hospital and started to have radiation treatments.

Elsie, get well so you can come attend the meetings again. Emery Davenport, do not forget that we miss both of you.

Martha Durham said in the meeting that her cousin, Lillian Matusvich Cooper, who lives out of state enjoys the Vestnik, as it enables her to keep up with her hometown friends. She also said that she enjoys my letters. Thank you, Lillian, for the nice words. The Matusvich family was very active in the lodge. Both parents have passed away but they have not been forgotten. Come and visit us any time. We send our congratulations to Kenneth and Mary Ann Krivanek on their 28th wedding anniversary and we wish them many more and that they both gave good health and celebrate their 50th anniversary.

Speaking of wedding anniversaries, Carl and Christine Zich will be married 54 years on June 27th and will soon be trying for 55years. Both of us have really enjoyed all of our years that we have been together. I hope that all married couples stay married so that they can celebrate 50 years or more.

We have started to sell our tickets for the cash prizes that will be presented on Czech Heritage Day here in Fort Worth.

These will be cash prizes, so be sure to buy a few tickets. The prizes are well worth taking a chance to win. Watch the Vestnik calendar for what is going on at our lodge. The next dance will be on Saturday, July 30th from 8 p.m. until 12 p.m.

Will write next time about the award party that will honor our sales representatives who won for us the Gold Award.

Wednesday, June 22, 1994---VESTN1K/7 This celebration was held on June 19, 1994. Till next time, let's all try to get more members to join our fine SPJST.

The Weeks Triplets are in Good Hands Thomas Patrick, Gena Marguerite and Katherine Ann Weeks are in good hands with Lodge 66, Waco Sales Representative Darlene Engelke. Sister Engelke recently enrolled the triplets as members of Lodge 66, Waco. Parents are Tom and Kay Gerlich Weeks of Arlington.

Maternal grandparents are Dorothy and Gene Gerlich of Waco, who are members of Lodge 66. Paternal grandparents are Aubrey Patrick and Anita Weeks of Houma, Louisiana and Marguerite and Barry Morrison of Gonzales, Louisiana.

"I beg your pardon," said the man returning to his seat in the theatre, "but did I step on your toes when I left?"

"You certainly did," answered the annoyed patron.

The man turned to his companion.

"Honey, come on," he said "we're in the right row" Fraternally yours, Carl W. Zich, President and Reporter —SPJST-

112, Guy Posts Notice of Special Meeting Sunday, June 26 Lodge

There will be a special called meeting at the Guy Country Crossroads Store on Sunday, June 26, 1994, beginning at 2 p.m. This meeting should be of interest to all our members, so be sure to attend.

Submitted by, Lodge No. 112 Officers —SPJST-

177, Academy Reports on June Meeting

Lodge

Dear Members: Our monthly meeting was called to order on June 8th by President Otis Beck.

The members stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call of officers was made and all were present except Vice President Rick Beck.

The minute of the May meeting were read by Secretary Kathy Fritz and were approved as read. Chairperson reports were also given and were approved.

Correspondence was read.

Libbie Bartek reported that no one was on the sick list.

FAC Janet Lyon reported on upcoming activities. There were no birthdays for the month of June and two anniversaries.

Anniversaries were celebrated by Otis and Jackie Beck and J.C. and Linda Johnson.

New members written for the month of May were Kelli Davison, Tana Komar, William Komar, Jr. and Amber Nabours.

These were voted into our lodge and we invite you to become active members.

A motion was made and carried to donate $250 to the Central Texas Peace Officers' Association; $300 to the City of Little River-Academy and $300 to St. Vincent DePaul.

The Audit Committee was appointed.

Members are Janet Lyon, Chairman; J.C. Johnson and Ray Ybarra.

Door prizes were awarded to Bill Hutka, Kathy and Bobby Fritz.

Mark you calendar for July 13th and be at our next meeting.

Fraternally, Linda Johnson, Reporter —SPJST-

196, Houston-West to Meet June 26 Lodge

There will be a special meeting for all members of Lodge No. 196, Katy, West Houston on June 26, 1994 at the park next to the V.F.W. Hall in Katy, Texas at 4 p.m. It is important that all members be present so that we can make final preparations for the Barbecue Cookoff on July 9, 1994.

I am asking that everyone who can make this meeting to please be there because we will be assigning committees to make sure this function is a success.

There will be a small social after the meeting is over, so please bring a picnic lunch. Drinks will be provided by the lodge.

I remain, Fraternally Yours, Robert Castillo, President —SPJST-

Lodge 186, Caldwell Members Receive 50-Year Membership Pins ,,..,04,6i.ominol***410000

Pictured, from left, are District One Director Andrew Vavra, pin recipients Lamar Drgac, Harold Kristof, and Franklin Sebesta and Lodge 186 ' President George Hlavinka.

Congratulations to our 50-year members on I achieving this landmark.

Lodge 183, Arlington Reports on une Meeting The meeting of Lodge No. 183, Arlington was held on Monday evening, June 13, 1994 at 7 p.m. and was called to order by President Jeanne Roznos. 16 members were present.

Sunshine Chairperson Irene Pustejovsky received from Thomas Cepak a thank you card for the $50 money gift our lodge sent to him for graduating from college. Irene sent cards to Victor and Martha Mikeska for their wedding and a get well card to James Bassett.

The minutes of the last meeting were read by Secretary Shelby Sill and approved. Jeanne Roznos read a memo from the Home Office concerning taxes on annuities. If you have any questions or oppositions to this tax, Jeanne has the address where you can write to.

Trustee-Chairman Johnny Adamek has received four bids to resurface the parking lot at our lodge. It was agreed by members present that the trustees would decide which bid was best for our lodge.

To help with the cost of resurfacing the parking lot, Leon Stiborek suggested selling $500 bonds (2 bond limit per family) and once $10,000 in bonds was reached, no more bonds would be sold. A motion was made and passed. If anyone has any questions or is interested, please contact Leon or call the lodge within the next week and leave a message.

The audit committee presented the 1993 audit report and was accepted as read.

Leon Stiborek and Johnny Adamek

reevaluated all of the personal property at our lodge. They were able to reduce the value of the inventory from $26,374 to $6,735. This will reduce our personal property taxes for the next year. Many thanks to both Leon and Johnny for a job well done.

The meeting was adjourned.

Bingo at our lodge is held every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. and on Sundays at 1:30 p.m..

Remember, Family Night is June 24, 1994. Come on out with one of your favorite dishes and enjoy socializing and play some games.

—SPJST--

Lodge 200 Bruceville-Eddy Reports on June Meeting The June meeting was opened by President Bob Miracle with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. The minutes of the previous meeting were read by SecretaryTreasurer Linda Roming and they were approved as read.

The lodge had a discussion of several projects and socials that we could have to meet the requirements of the year's Gold Award, which is the goal we have set to achieve.

Deadline for the scholarship applications is June 15, 1994. We will be announcing the recipient at our July meeting which will be at the Eddy City Hall on July 6, 1994 at 6:30 p.m.

Our next social will be a family swim party to be held at the Lions Park Pool on Friday, August 5, 1994, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The award-winning barbeque team of Bob Miracle and Gene McBride will be there to grill up a mean hot dog and Jane Miracle said that her favorite Blue Bell ice cream flavors might just show up. Put it on your calendar. Bring out the kids and grandkids. Take this opportunity to cool off after a long, hot summer.

"Relax," you have earned it. More information will come in my next write up.

The meeting was then closed with Gene announcing that Universal Life is still at 6.75 percent and annuities are at 5.80 percent. He also said that there is a cap of $30,000 on Annuity I and then you have to go to Annuity II. Earl Soudelier, Reporter/ Financial Secretary —SPJST-

Annuities A Great Way to Save.

SPJST

Lodge 187, Round Rock Members Receive SPJST Scholarships Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar, left and Lodge 187 Round Rock President Albert Lange, right, recently presented SPJST scholarships to youth members Carey Holman and Donald Leschber at a ceremony held at the lodge hall.

8/VESTNIK—Wednesday, June 22, 1994

ames and Betty Jo Sneed Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary James Wendell Sneed and Betty Jo business, he retired in 1990.

Vitosky Sneed were married on June 4, To celebrate their 50th Wedding 1944 at St. Augustine Catholic Church Anniversary on June 4, 1994, they in Dallas.

The were honored with bride's attendants an open house were Miloty given by their (Vitosky) Wilson daughters, and Anna Joe Jennifer Leary and (Douthit) Melton.

Barbara Nesuda, Clyde Harrison and and by their sonBill Collum stood in-laws, Ron up for the groom.

Leary and David Betty worked at Nesuda. the Federal Reserve They have two Bank until she quit grandchildren— in 1948 to raise a Brian Nesuda, 21, family. James was who is a student at employed by Ford the University of Motor Company in North Texas and Dallas from 1944 Deanne Nesuda, until 1970. When 17, who will be a the plant closed in senior next year at James and Betty Jo Sneed 1970, he retired as a Plano East Senior General Foreman of Production High School.

Control. James then purchased a launJames and Betty are members of dry business of his own in 1971. After SPJST Lodge 130, Dallas.

19 years of owning and running the —SPJST-

Circle of Czech Women Report on June Meeting

Dallas

Our meeting was called to order by President Bertha Podhrasky. Evelyn Trojacek led us in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and we remained standing for

a moment of silence in memory of Johnnie Mandak, nephew of Carolyn Nemec.

Bertha welcomed 23 members and five male guests.

Esther Cunningham introduced our speaker, Lynn Zygmun from the Visiting Nurse Association. She gave us some nice information and literature on the different services that are available through

the Visiting Nurse Association.

Thanks, Esther, for arranging for the speaker. We really enjoyed her and will keep the information in case we should need it in the future.

After the speaker, we continued the meeting.

Secretary Faye Wright was absent due to her mother's illness. Evelyn Trojacek read the minutes of the May meeting and they were accepted as read.

Correspondence was read by Evelyn Trojacek which included many letters asking for donations.

A letter was received from Michael Zantovsky, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to the United States, inviting someone from the Krouzek to attend a seminar June 4th and 5th in Washington, D.C. The topic will be Principles and Goals of Czech Foreign Policy. No one from the Krouzek was able to attend.

The treasurer's report was given and accepted as read.

Marie Lattner of the the Sunshine Committee sent a "get well" card to Mary Kubacek.

Sunshine Committee member Libbie Elsik reported that Lydia Tyrock is improving.

Anna Marie Moss sent Rose Kopecek a letter and an article that she wrote titled "Ethnic Pride Not Czech." In this article, Jana Damova, Czech girl from Perov, Czechoslovakia had adopted Annie Marie as her grandmother and writes her letters in Czech. Annie Marie says this reminds her of when she she was young and wrote to her grandmother, Dolfi Stransly.

Announcements The Czech Fraternal Council will meet June 13, 1994 at SPJST, starting at 7

p.m., for a picnic.

There will be no meeting of the Czech Culture Society or Sister City meeting.

Old Business Bertha reminded us that next April, the Krouzek will celebrate our 60th Anniversary. A date of Sunday afternoon, April 2, 1995 was voted on. The arrangements will be discussed in the August meeting.

Hostesses for June were Mary Sykora, Bessie Reames and Adell Vlk. A list of hostesses were distributed. If you volunteered, it will be up to you to remember when you are to be in the kitchen. No one will be called.

Donations There was a lunch donation from Rose Kopecek.

"Thanks" to Anne Zvolanek for the flower arrangement, "Yellow Rose of Texas." She used a Texas plaque and a vase of yellow roses.

Bertha thanked the Krouzek for the donation to Sokol. They bought a stainless steel work table.

Happy Birthday was sung to June birthday celebrants Diane Oates and Betty Grier.

We had our drawing for the prizes and then enjoyed a delicious lunch. Everyone brought a covered dish.

In honor of Father's Day, we let the fathers go first in line.

Hope all Fathers have a "Happy Father's Day." No meeting for the Fourth of July picnic.

See you August 4, 1994.

Evelyn Cechan, Reporter —SPJST-

SPJST Member Returns to Europe and Relive Events Surrounding and Leading to D-Day Invasion (Editor's Note: On June 3, 1994 Rudy Klecka, a member of Lodge 28, East Bernard, arrived in London, England with his Klub Kontinental tour group members. The group began their journey abroad with three days in South Devon, where in 1944, more than oneand-a-half million U.S. troops activated and set out for action on D-Day. In the following article, Brother Klecka presents an account of his trip.)

PART ONE OF TWO

Iwas a Staff Sergeant and head of all food preparations to feed 1,100 meals a day—including patients and all other personnel. We were set up to receive patients brought in from the French beaches in a matter of a few hours.

All around us, troops gathered and trained there for one of the biggest war operations of its kind ever.

One of the misfortunes in our area was at Slapton Sands in April of that year. German boats penetrated the waters and in the confusion of operation "Tiger," more than 600 U.S. servicemen lost their lives—even before D-Day. On our tour, we visited the area where a Sherman tank was raised from the sea and today stands as a reminder of this tragedy. We stayed in this area, visiting the war museums and monuments on beaches, where a memorial has been erected to those 600 men who did not live to see the "Longest Day." On Monday, June 6, tour members had dinner with some English friends who are former owners of the George

and Dragon Pub, one of the most famous during the war years. This is the pub where I met a group of 25 Czech RAF Spitfire fighter pilots celebrating their victory of a sweep and battle they had won over France.

Their Squadron Leader, Emit Foit, had downed his fifth German aircraft, making him an "Ace." Foit is now deceased; however his English wife was invited to the dinner.

Four other RAF officers were also invited.

Tomas Vitek came from the fanns and Czech Republic to join us. His father was the 310 Squadron Medical Doctor and also my best friend. We still visit at Tomas' home in Skalicka, Moravia.

The tour group boarded a ship on the beaches of Dartmouth for a four-and-a-half hour voyage to Cherbourg, France They were met there by their French guide and Moravian chauffeur, Bobbie Vojtech. A 50-seat Mercedes coach, "Blue World," took the group through France.

The group enjoyed a two-day stay on the beaches of Bayeaux, which was the first large town to be liberated by U.S. troops. From there, they went on to the Normandy Memorial Museum. This museum honors the town of St. Mere Eglise, made famous by a movie that showed a U.S. paratrooper's parachute

harness caught in the church steeple.

Caen, France, is another town that is honored in this museum. The U.S. set up this memorial museum mainly for Point du Hoc, which was a German stronghold during the war.

Next, the tour visited the 100-foot cliffs scaled by the Rangers of the Second Battalion, after which they silenced the German batteries. Several American cemeteries were also visited.

These are unbelievable sights with beautifully manithe cities cured grounds highlighted with thousands of white crosses.

Going back in my mind fifty years, I remember many aspects of the war. I recall Prime Minister Winston Churchill being the head of the British Command. To me, he was one of the greatest statesmen and leaders ever.

It is quite unfortunate that we did not follow his advice at the Yalta meeting with Stalin. I also remember that he and a great General, Patton, wanted to move forward to the East and take Austria and Czechoslovakia in a matter of a few days.

My brother, August Klecka, was stationed with General Eisenhower's U.S. Secret Headquarters in London on June 6 and he can recall the week of June 1 through June 6. The weather conditions for the landings were very serious—a

"American boys came from the

to fight for their country and for the freedom of the world.

definite "no-no" for the rough waters of the English Channel. The departure for our invasion could not be put off because the Germans knew that if the weather calmed down, the battle would be won in their favor. Eisenhower gave the order for everyone to go to Battalion Stations.

We all remember the evening of June 5, when bombers got into formation and circled around the English countryside in holding patterns. And daily, at 9 o'clock, we would listen to the BBC broadcast— as would the Czechs in Eastern Europe—because they had a reputation for being truly accurate.

The stay on Normandy Beach was supported by the French government, which hosted all ceremonies and entertainment for the month of June. There were some 150,000 French civilians who helped host these days of celebration.

The French Commander, General Charles De Gaulle's words paid tribute to those who shared any part of this great day in history: "We have had four years of darkness, now finally lighted with the high-priced cost of the lives of many brave men." Included in these "many" were American boys who came from the farms and from the U.S. cities to fight for their country and for the freedom of the world. They were extremely important to this historic battle and to the future of that world. Now fifty years later, the French in this area were saying to all World War II veterans coming back to help celebrate, "We French, we thank you Americans."

END OF PART ONE —SPJST-

Wednesday, June 22, 1994—VESTNIK/9

Fort Worth Friendship Club Reports on June Meeting Our meeting was called to order by President Jo Prochaska, who then led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

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

Sunshine Chairperson Anna Johnson reported on the many cards that she sent.

Please remember to notify her of anyone who you know is ill. That's the only way she knows who to send cards to—and all greatly appreciate being remembered.

Natalie Maly had emergency surgery and enjoyed her card and expressed her thanks. We are happy that she is doing well.

It was good to see Mollie Walker back. Even though she is 100 years old, she plans to be with us when possible.

Again, she donated the club another one of her quilts. She stays busy quilting. I am sure that her staying busy contributes to her long life.

Ruby Jones is now in the River Oaks Care Center and we wish her well. Also, Agnes Reznicek had foot surgery and is doing well.

I just received the news that Roberta Peters passed away. She had been quite ill for a long time. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to all of the family and may she rest in peace.

It was good to have Maria Prill back—for a while anyway. She enjoyed being in Arizona and will be going back later.

Harold Balvan gave his report on checking restaurants for their August meeting. I think the vote went to "Old Country Buffet." More on this at the July meeting.

Rose Steinman brought the photo of Bill Renfro with President John F. Kennedy, where he was on the welcoming committee at the breakfast that was held in Fort Worth before going to Dallas. The picture was also in the StarTelegram recently.

Lydia expresses her thanks to all for remembering her on her 94th birthday.

Lydia and Ray will be leaving on June 29th, along with 13 other Sokols from Fort Worth, Dallas and Ennis, to be in the XII All Sokol Stet in Prague, Czech Republic. They have all been working hard at Sokol Fort Worth and from all I have been seeing, I know they will do well. "Happy Landing."

Hostesses for the July 6 meeting at 10:30 a.m. will be Nettie Naugle, Geneva Hennessey and Josephine Bugaj.

Door prize winners were Jo Prochaska, Natalie Maly and Ella Gagnon.

At this meeting, Avela MeZa's 11year-old daughter will play her guitar for us.

"Happy Birthday" went out to Tomrnye Dillard, Jewel Clark (91st) and Lydia Alholm.

Grace was said and followed by a good lunch, games and fellowship.

See you on July 6.

So until—Keep Smiling, Fraternally, Mary Pavey —SPJST-

No matter what accomplishments you achieve, somebody helps you —Althea Gibson

Family Reunions Shenkir Dusek Shiller Reunion The 35th annual reunion of the descendants of Vinc Dusek and Anna Jirasek, John Shenkir and Frances Dusek and Vinc Shiller and Rozalie Dusek will be held on Sunday, June 26, 1994 in the V.F.W. Hall in Taylor. Registration begins at 10 a.m. and at noon, a catered barbecue meal with all the trimmings will be available. Please bring your favorite dessert. All family members and friends are invited to enjoy the day and to celebrate more than 120 years in Texas. For more information, contact Marietta Tucek of Route Two, Box 127, Taylor, Texas.

Don Schroeder, Reunion Secretary

—SPJST-

tirbanovsky Chalupa - Topalanek Stiobora Family Reunion

Veselka -

Our annual family reunion will be held on June 26, 1994. The location has been moved from Fayetteville to the V.F.W. Hall in La Grange, Texas this year. We will begin gathering at 11 a.m. Please inform all members of your family. Each family should bring a covered dish to share. Please join us for a day of fun.

For more information, contact Lewis or Mary Hoffman Fisher at (713) 937-4093.

—SPJST-

Family Reunion

Sebek

The annual reunion of the family of Joe John Sebek and wife Frances (Koslovsky) Sebek will be held at SPJST Lodge No. 24, Cyclone (Flag Hall) on Saturday, June 25, 1994.

Registration will begin at 10 a.m.

The noon meal will be served at 1 p.m.

Meat, bread and tea will be provided.

We are asking each family to bring vegetables, salads, and sweets—and also, if you wish, to bring some item for the auction.

We welcome anyone who is interested in visiting with the family. We only ask that you bring some food so we have enough for everyone.

Thank you, Bernice Sebek Phone: (817) 985-2361

SPJST-

Lesikar

Family Reunion The descendants of Joseph and Annie (Skrla) Lesikar will meet for their fourth family reunion at the Barclay Community Center on Sunday, June 26, 1994.

Registration and visiting will begin at 10 a.m. Friends and family are invited.

A family-style meal will be served at 1

p.m. Those attending are asked to bring enough food for their family. Bread, tea, coffee and tableware will be provided.

For more information, contact Lee Roy Schiller at (817) 778-7741.

—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 families of George, Frank and Albina Sefcik

—SPJST-

Trojacek

Family Reunion The descendants of the late John, Frank, Josef, Anton, Mary (Chapek) and Annie (Krajca) will meet for their semiannual reunion on August 7, 1994 in the SPJST Lodge 25 Main Hall.

Family members and friends are urged to mark their calendars and plan to join in the festivities beginning around 11 a.m.

The usual covered dish luncheon is planned for noon. Each family is asked to bring a meat, vegetable or salad and dessert to feed their family. The paper products and tea will be provided by the committee. There will be a small charge to cover the expenses of the meeting place and paper products.

Tables will be set up to display pictures and memorabilia you may wish to bring. Please consider bringing at least one item to share with other family members and be sure to share your stories of the history relating your part of the family. These precious tales will be lost unless we continue to reminisce.

Sylvia I a7novsky and Patricia Fowler have been collecting missing data on the family members and are working hard to compile this information to share with you. We are still missing birth dates, marriage dates, etc. and hope that you can share this with us either before or at the reunion. Eventually, we would like to publish a paper with the birthdays and marriage dates. Down the road, we hope to put in writing the family stories and tales you share with us.

We will share the reunion date with the Gurecky reunion which will be held in the Lodge dining room. Please utilize the front entry and plan your meal entrees that would not require heating. For any additional information, please contact pat Fowler (214) 878-2083; Gladys Zapletal (214) 875-7041; or Linda and Victor Trojacek at (214) 875-5321.

-SPJST

SPJST - Where Friends and Family Meet

In Memoriam Expression of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge Pokrok Dallas, No. 84, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed brother, JOHN A. MAHDAK, who passed away on May 24, 1994 at the age of 41. He was the son of Johnnie and Emilie Macalik Mandak. He was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 84 and St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church of Dallas.

Survivors include his mother, Emilie Mandak; brother and sister-in-law, James and Helen Mandak; sister and brother-inlaw, Patricia and David Joe Mach; three nephews, one niece and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Rosary was recited on May 27th at Sparkman Crane Chapel, led by Rev. Ernesto Torres. Mass of Christian Burial was held on May 28th at St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church with celebrant, Rev. Don. L. Fischer.

Interment was at Calvary Hill Cemetery.

May our departed brother rest in peace and his memory remain with us forever.

Resolution Committee, Evelyn Salac Justine Yeager

—SPJST-

Expression

of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 47, Seaton, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest and sincere sympathy to the family and friends of our departed lodge brother, LEO B. KAHLIG. He died on Tuesday, May 24, 1994 in Temple hospital. Funeral services were conducted at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Temple with the Rev. Charles Davis officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery.

Mr. Kahlig was born to Joseph and Mathilda Reiger Kahlig in Westphalia, where he was reared. A member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Temple, he married Gertrude Schmiedekamp on September 22, 1934, and farmed in the Lott area until 1958, when he went to work for American Desk, retiring in 1977. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton.

Survivors are his wife, Gertrude Kahlig of Temple; two daughters, Mrs. Edward (Lucy) Mihatsch of Airville and Mrs. Ted (Dolores) Mott of Seaton; four brothers, George Kahlig of Temple, Ben Kahlig and Erwin Kahlig, both of Westphalia, and Clarence Kahlig of San Antonio; two sisters, Mathilda Smetana 0 of Temple and Annie Holtman of Rowena; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Harper-Talasek Funeral Home of Temple was in charge of arrangements.

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

The Resolution Committee, Gladys Marek, Martha Klusacek Dorothy Pechal —SPJST-

10/ViSTNIK-Wednesday, June 22, 1994

Expression of Sympathy We, the officers and members of Lodge 125, Westhoff, Texas, express our heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the family of our departed brother, EDWARD J. LUKAS, age 100 years, 1 month and three days.

Brother Lukas was born on March 29, 1894 in Shiner, Texas to Joe and Rosie Hurta Lukas. He died on May 2, 1994.

Brother Lukas was a farmer and carpenter, living most of his life in Westhoff on the original Joe Lukas farm. He was very active in the SPJST, serving as secretary and as past president for many years. He was honored on April 1, 1990

by Lodge. 125 for his 96h birthday during which time District Six Director Matt Vanek presented him with a paid up certificate for life in the SPJST. On March 29, 1994, Brother Lukas celebrated his 100th birthday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Arthur (Irene) Veit.

The same week, I visited him and sat on the porch of his country home overlooking the farm. We discussed many things.

Brother Lukas (Uncle Ed, to us) was very interesting to talk to.

Survivors are his daughters, Addie Belle Raney of Trinity, Texas and Irene Veit of Smiley; a sister, Louise Lukas Baros of Westhoff, Texas; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Baros Lukas, daughters Ellen Deats and parents Joe and Rosie Lukas.

Funeral services were held a t the Chapel of Friends Funeral Home in Cuero, Texas on May 4, 1994 at 2 p.m.

Burial was in the Westhoff Cemetery.

The Rev. Beth Ann Doerring, minister of St. John Lutheran church, presiding.

District Six Director Matt Vanek also participated in the service.

May he rest in peace.

Submitted by, Edwin A. Baros, Secretary Lodge No. 125, Westhoff

-SPJST-

Expression of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lode No. 17, Novy Tabor, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed lodge sister, LILLIE MAE SCHMIDT, age 70, of Caldwell, who passed away early Saturday, May 21, 1994, in a San Antonio Hospital. Mrs. Schmidt was born on July 12, 1923, in the New Tabor Community of Burleson County, the daughter of the late Lydia Matejka and Louis Dubcak. She was a graduate of Caldwell High School and Southwest Texas University and on February 18, 1946, she was married to Al Schmidt in Caldwell. Mrs. Schmidt was a bookkeeper for many years for the Burleson County Co-op in Caldwell. She was a lifetime resident of Burleson county, a 50-year member of the Caldwell Brethren Church and a member of their Christian Sisters, and a member of the New Tabor SPJST Lodge No. 17. Her family said that she will be remembered for her love for them and her grandchildren; her bobbies included growing flowers, working in her yard and camping. She is preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Lydia Dubcak and one daughter, Judy Marie, in 1956.

Survivors include her husband of 48 years, Al Schmidt of Caldwell; two daughters and son-in-laws, Karen and Dan Nagaro of San Antonio; and Sharon and Mary Can of Canadian; one brother, Louis Dubcak of Freeport and five grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Monday, May 23, 1994, from Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell with Reverend Albert Michalik officiating.

Interment followed in the New Tabor Cemetery near Caldwell.

Active pallbearers were: Marty Carr, L.L. Davis, Colbert Drgac, Jay Drgac, Gary Franzetti, Dan Nagaro, Earl Meyer and Bobby Walker. Honorary pallbearers were Don Brehm and Lucio Mendez, Jr. May our departed lodge sister rest in peace and her memory live with us forever.

Fraternally submitted, Stanley E Mrnustik Melvin H. Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek

-SPJST-

Expression

A Tribute to Our Friend

of Sympathy

SHARYN MARIE STASNY WEATHERS

We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 88, in Houston, Texas, and on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed member, FRANK LANZA, who passed away on May 12, 1994 at the age of 75.

Survivors are his wife, Mary Marino; several step-children; nine grandchildren; his mother, Josephine Lanza; one brother, Joe Lanza; and two sisters, Lena Gullotta and Angie Degelia.

Interment was at the Garden of Gethsemane in Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery in Houston, Texas.

May our Brother rest in Peace.

Rita Alexander Mary Roznovsky Laura Wamasch

12/29/46-2/23/94

--SPJST-

Expression of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 17, Novy Tabor, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother, HUBERT WILLIAM LOEHR, age 69, of Caldwell, who died in the Caldwell Nursing Home.

He was born on January 12, 1925, in Burleson County to Herman and Theresa Fleckenstein Loehr. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and was active with the Senior Citizens Center for many years. He enjoyed helping other people and loved gardening and working outdoors.

Survivors include three brothers, Walther Loehr of Pasadena, Herman Loehr of Caldwell and Ernest Loehr of Castle Rock, Colorado; one sister, Rosalie Nichols of Caldwell and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Brother Loehr were held at 10 a.m., Monday, May 23, 1994, from the chapel of Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Caldwell with Rev. William Jenkins and Rev. Henry Beseda officiating. Interment followed in the Caldwell Masonic Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers were Kenneth Loehr, Albert Loehr, Earl Loehr, Johnnie Nichols, Larry Nichols and Andrew Loehr.

May our departed lodge brother rest in peace and his memory live with us forever.

Fraternally submitted, Stanley F. Mmustik Melvin Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek

-SPJST-

Expression

of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 88 in Houston, Texas, and on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed member, VLASTA. W. SLANINA, who passed away on May 29, 1994.

Survivors are one sister, Edna Haluska.

In addition to being a member of Lodge 88, she was a member of St. Theresa Church, K.J.Z.T., and K.J.T. and Catholic Daughters of America.

Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery in Ellinger, Texas.

May our Sister rest in Peace.

Rita Alexander Mary Roznovsky Laura Wamasch

--SPJST-

Expression

of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 88, in Houston, Texas, and on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed member, JUDY VASEK-SMITH, who passed away on June 3, 1994 at th age of 49.

In addition to being a member of Lodge 88, she was also a member of K.J.Z.T. No. 32.

Survivors are here husband, Marvin Smith; one son, Erik Akey; her father,Willie Vasek; her mother, Georgia Spurny; three sisters, Virginia Kunze, JoAnn Cotie, and Maxine Dubec; four brothers, Alex Sulik, Bobbie Vasek, William Vasek and Larry Vasek.

Burial was in Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery in Houston, Texas.

May she rest in Peace.

Rita Alexander Mary Roznovsky Laura Wamasch --SPJST-

What Is a Friend?

A friend is a little ray of sunshine that comes into your life. Someone who brightens you life with a reassuring smile. Someone you know will always be there. That was Sharyn.

As we recall the past 43 years, a blonde-headed, blue-eyed little girl with braids comes to mind.

Kindergarten at Stevens Elementary, our eight years at St. Rose of Lima Grade School, and our four years at St. Pius X High School in Houston, hold many wonderful fun-filled memories. How dear those memories of dancing with all our friends on American Bandstand. We were actually there for the birth of rock and roll and Elvis. We'll never forget how our lives were filled with slumber parties, diaries, boy talk, and what mischievous stunt we could pull next.

The end of high school signaled a turning point in our lives. Time was spent busily preparing for our futures.

Sharyn's life was filled with college and doing volunteer work with the USO. Many nights were filled with entertaining the injured American soldiers from the Vietnam war.

We were all there for her wedding, and after many years as a career girl, two little boys entered her life. They were Donnie and Steve.

These years were busy for all of us. Lago Vista, Texas became our home base, our home away from home at Sharyn's. Oh how many fun-filled hours were spent at that little piece of heaven on earth right in the middle of the Hill Country on Lake Travis.

Then something very special took place. Sharyn gave birth to Kirk Anthony. Mom's first words were, "He's perfect. He has all ten toes and fingers." How much joy those three little boys brought Sharyn.

The years weren't always kind to Sharyn. Her health began to decline; but through it all, Sharyn continued to be there to lend a helping hand, to give advice and to lean on.

Through it all, Sharyn showed great courage and was bound and determined to overcome her illness.

She fought her illness with every breath and showed courage while still maintaining that wonderful sense of humor and , as always, concern for all of us.

During that last week of Sharyn's life, we were blessed with the opportunity to spend many hours with Sharyn. Those hours were spent laughing about all the fun-filled memories we hold so close in our hearts.

In short, Sharyn was a friend who knew us, knew all our faults, and liked us anyway. When we were with Sharyn, we could be ourselves.

How we'll miss that warm friendship. She was truly the most humble and kind person we've ever known.

Sharyn was our friend.

How we'll miss "Sis," our "little ray of sunshine."

With Love, Carol, Jean and Jane

Wednesday, June 22

Youth Section

9, Snook Youth Club Has Fun and Shows Community Support Lodge

SNOOK YOUTH ENJOY WATERMELON AND SEED-SPITTING CONTESTS: Pictured above, enjoying cool watermelon, are Kim Gaas, Courtney Macik, Candice Macik, Heather Slenk, Jes Junek and Dwayne Macik.

District Three YAD This Sunday at Lodge 25, Ennis District Three Youth Achievement Day will be this Sunday, June 26 at Lodge 25, Ennis, Texas. Registration will he from 10:30-11:30 a.m. with dinner being served from 11:30 - 12:30. Beseda Competition will start at 1 p.m.

Complimentary orange juice, coffee and pastries will be provided.

Looking forward to seeing all of you at YAD. Good luck to all.

District Three DYC Bessie Petr Assistants: Gladys Yates and Linda Novak SPJST-

9, Snook Youth Club Reports on June Meeting Lodge

Vestnik Readers: The Snook Youth Club met on Wednesday, June 1 for their monthly meeting. We met at the Snook Fire Station so that we could work on the float "Corn Kids" for the SnookFest. It was a nice float. Thanks to the parents for their help. We also helped with the SnookFest on Saturday by serving cold water, being barbecue runners, and helping in the Children's Barnyard.

Fraternally, Randall See (17) —SPJST-

YOUTH CLUB MEMBERS CLEAN SNOOK CITY HISTORICAL MARKER AS A COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT: Pictured at right ar Kim Gaas, Holly Slenk, Courtney Macik, Heather Slenk, Lucas and Travis Schoppe, John Michael Anderson, Mia Kovar and Dwayne Macik.

9, Snook Participates in Snook Fest

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The Lodge 9 Youth Club entered a float in the Snookfest Parade. Pictured above, working on signs, are Randy See, Becky See, Nick Kirk, Mia Kovar, Heather Slenk, Holly Slenk, Candice Macik and mom Thersa Schoppe.

9, Snook Supports Snook Fest Activities Lodge

Dear Readers, The Snook Youth Club had a float and a free ice water booth in the Snook Fest on June 4th. I was a corn (Corny Kid) on the float. I was also a Barbecue Cook Off runner. I had fun but it was real hot.

Fraternally, Dwayne Macik (6-7-94) —SPJST-

THE FINISHED PRODUCT won third place. Pictured above are Courtney Macik, Jon M. Anderson, Travis and Lucas Schoppe, Dwayne Macik, Holly Slenk, Candic Macik, Lindsay Anderson, Mia Kovar and Youth Leader

Mrs. Ann Schoeneman.

Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club Reports on June Meeting Dear Readers, The June 12, 1994 meeting of Lodge 24, Cyclone was called to order at 2:30 p.m. by President Danny Baker. Flag Bearer Scott Hudson led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and Club Motto.

Prior to our youth club meeting, District Two Director Willie Kohutek installed our new youth club officers at the Mother Lodge meeting. New officers installed were: President Danny Baker Vice President Lisa Spanhel Secretary Jennifer Ashcraft Treasurer Mark Macek Reporter Ashley Veselka Flag Bearer Scott Hudson Sergeant-at-Arms Tammy Baker

Lodge

Dear Readers, The Snook Youth Club participated in the Snook Fest by having a free ice water booth and a float. Our float was called "AW SHUCKS!" Some of the youth were dressed as corn (Corny Kids) and the others were pigs in a corn field. I was a pig.

We shouted, "Aw shucks, the pigs are in the corn." We got third place. We also helped by being Barbecue Cook Off runners. It was fun and hot. I got sunburned.

Fraternally, Candice Macik (6-7-94) —SPJST-

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We appreciate Mr. Kohutek coming to our lodge and installing our new officers.

During the Mother Lodge Meeting, Youth Leader Melanie Zavodny presented a special award as a token of our appreciation to youth club member Harold Vanicek, Jr. for his dedication to the Cyclone Youth Club. Harold is a recent graduate of Rosebud-Lott High School where he was Valedictorian of his class. Special certificates of appreciation were also presented to the past 19931994 officers: Danny Baker, Tammy Baker, Harold Vanicek, Jr., and Jennifer Ashcraft. Youth Leader Melanie Zavodny also presented awards to Jennifer and Jeffrey Ashcraft and Tammy Baker for perfect attendance throughout the meeting year. Final presentations went to the top families who sold the most candy for our Spring Fund Raiser.

Congratulations to the Spanhel family, the Macek family, the Jahns family, and the Eixman family.

There were 17 youth club members present at our youth club meeting and nine`adults. Guest introduced were Brittany and Trent Coots. Also recognized were four new members to our club: Kathryn Cathey, Jarred Eixman, Jason Koliha, and Matthew Jahns.

Welcome to our club.

Old business discussed included camp and District Two Y.A.D. Membership dues were discussed in our new business. Please pay your dues by the July meeting. Also in new business, we discussed our summer trip and decided to go to Fiesta Texas in San Antonio on July 17, 1994. This should be a fun and enjoyable trip for the youth.

More details will be presented at our next meeting.

Birthday celebrant for June was Andy Baker. Door prizes were won by Scott Hudson and Alison Eixman. Three extra door prizes donated by District Two Director Willie Kohutek and Mrs. Kohutek were won by Tammy Baker, Sara Jahns and Brent Vanicek.

Our meeting was adjourned at 3:15 p.m. Our next meeting will be on July 10, 1994.

See you at Y.A.D. on July 10, 1994.

Fraternally, Ashley Veselka, Reporter (10) (6-14-94) —SPJST-

12/VESTNIK—Wednesday, June 22, 1994

Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club Reports on June Meeting Dear Vestnik Readers, The June meeting of the Lodge No. 47 Youth Club was called to order by President E.J. Pechal. Clifton Coufal led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and Club Motto.

We then had the installation of new officers:

President E.J. Pechal Vice President David Koslovsky Secretary Melanie Koslovsk Treasurer Gary Skrabanek Reporter' Erin Skrabanek Flag Bearers Rebecca Greger, Lisa Greger, Clifton Coufal. Janet Baca After the installation of officers, the minutes were read and approved. The

Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club Shares Crafts with Hillje Nursing Home Craig Dornak, president of the Taiton Youth Club for 1993-1994 delivers information to club members at the May 15th meeting.

Lodge 66, Waco

Prior to their May Youth Club meeting, club members worked on craft items for residents of the nursing home in Hillje.

Youth Club Wins Grand Marshall Prize for Float

Taiton Youth Club member Kirby Bubela visits with her Great-Great Aunt Angeline Brodovsky at the Hillje Nursing Home on May 16th.

Lodge 30 Talton Youth Club members display their craft gifts at the Hillje Nursing Home on May 16th.

treasurer gave his report. He reported on the Tom-Wat sales and that dues need to be paid by the next meeting. Then Ginger gave her report. She reported on the May Fete which went great. She also reminded us of our Y.A.D. cards and that they need to be turned in to her by June 17th.

Y.A.D. will be on July 10th at Lodge 24, Cyclone.

We also discussed having a lock-in on July 15th on Family night. Everyone is asked to bring some kind of snacks.

Those who attend may also bring a friend.

Also, on July 8th, there will be a Teen Dance at the hall from 8 until 12 p.m., featuring Brian Gawon. Everyone is encouraged to come out.

We also formed a Beseda Group to perform at District Youth Achievement Day. The members are: Melanie Koslovsky, Lori Greger, Shannon Pechal, Erin Skrabanek, Heath Novosad, Gary Skrabanek, E.J. Pechal and James Kortis.

The door prize winners for this month were E.J. Pechal and Shannon Pechal. A birthday this month was celebrated by Daniel Gibson.

Our next meeting will be an ice cream social on July 5th at 7:30 p.m. Don't forget.

Fraternally, Erin Skrabanek (6-13-94) —SPJST-

Guess what? We won the Grand Marshall's prize for our float! So, I would like to thank everyone who participated and helped with the float. We made Father's Day decorations for Moody on June 5, 1994. Don't forget that Father's Day is June 19th.

Fraternally, Justin Engelke (12) (6-9-94) —SPJST-

Lodge 142, Houston

Youth Leader Reports on June Meeting Dear Readers, The Youth Club of Lodge 142, Houston held their monthly meeting on June 12, 1994 at 1 p.m. We had a nice attendance, including five adults.

The Youth discussed several topics of old and new business.

There were three youths from our lodge, Jason Hermis, John Buri and

Andrea Salinas, along with Dennis Hermis, who attended the L.I.T. Retreat at Camp Lone Star on the weekend of June 3-5, 1994. They all learned various new things, met old friends, and made lots of new ones. This really gets the L.I.T.s ready for camp and provides them with the guidance they can use in helping the younger ones who are attending camp for the first time as well as those who attend each year.

We also had the election of officers for the new youth year. They are as follows: President John Buri Vice President Andrea Salinas Secretary Amanda Hermis Treasurer Jason Hermis Sergeant-at-Arms Mike Schlieder Flag Bearer Arthur Marquez Reporter All Youth Club Members Congratulations to the new officers on the upcoming year.

Y.A.D. is right around the corner. All Y.A.D. cards were due in and the Scrapbook Committee will be finalizing the scrapbook.

The youth had their prize drawing after the adult meeting and did very well.

The youth would like to thank the following for the generous donations: Ms. Jo Buri, Frank and Dorothy Tumis, Henry and Rita Hermis, Mr. and Mrs. Branagal and all youth members.

Meeting adjourned and all enjoyed refreshments and socializing.

Thank you, Elizabeth Hermis, Youth Leader —SPJST-

Lodge 172, Pasadena

Youth Club Reports on May Meeting Dear Vestnik, Hello, my name is Brandy Noland and today, March 25, 1994, was a SPJST meeting. The meeting started at 6:36 p.m. and we voted for officers. The president is Crystal Noland; the vice president is William Nevills; the secretary is Brandy Noland; the reporter is Belinda Watkins; the Sergeant-at-Arms is Misty Setlift; and for new ideas, we elected Eric Zucha. We are all on the Scrapbook Committee. We are also all looking forward to being in the Czech auction at Lodge 172 in Pasadena.

Sincerely, Brandy Noland, Secretary (11) --SPJST-

Lodge 172 Presents Youth Club Officers Pictured, at right. are the 1994-1995 officers of the Lodge 172.

Pasadena Youth Club. They are. from left: Eric Zucha, Misty Setlift, Belinda Watkins. Brady Noland, William Nevills and Crystal Noland. Please see accompanyin2 letter submitted by Lodge Secretary Brandy Noland.

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Kolem, Do Kola SPJST Houston Nad na.gfma dveff, Jak to vfele znf, Jsou to slova hezke.

Jsou to slova Ceske "Warne Vis" ted', A jegte na sto krit!

Pohovoffme, zatancujeme, Dobfe se tu daff, Pfingeji se dorty, V kuchyni se vaff.

Ti nage teny, U umf to z malieka, Pfedala jim to, Jejich dra,hi matieka.

No, pojd' miladku do kola, 111 mi nohy svrbf, Ona se ul rortancovala, Ji main °be levf.

Neumfm to, ji ti fikam, Na dele pot jak ffeka, Srdce buff, at neviskodf, Plke sotva dychi.

V kale se to heinidf, Jak kostetem smetf, Ji si budu tancovat, M do den small W.E. Souchek Lodge 88 --SPJST--

Jan Ferdinand Prokov Hrozne byly nisledky, jet melo nezdarene povstinf eeske proti Ferdinandu H. Od negeasthe bitvy na Bfle Hare at do sameho konce tficetilete valky (1648) nepfi gla vlast nage k oddechu, rina za rinou na ni dopadala, i zdilo se, le tu zeme, jet peed malo jet lety byla zaffcfm pffkladem Evrope, nepffzni osudu podlehne. Tam, kde do nedivna panoval velmi eily politicky i umelecky tivot, zavlidlo hrobove ticho, kvetoucf druhdy zeme menila se poznendhla v pougt', dye tfetiny obyvatelstva podlehly dtrapim valeenym, inteligence pfinucena vystehovati se za hranice a mfsto jeji zaujali cizf vetfelci a dobrodruzi, jit nemajfce srdce pro zemi bezohlednym vftezem povalenou a z bezeetnych ran krvicejfcf, stali se dhlavrif gkfidci a tryzniteli jejimi.

Dlouho, a pfflig dlouho trvalo to, net nasycena byla pomsta nepfatel naroda eeskeho; teprve kdyt videli, e skorem ani nedychi, kdyi pfesvedeili se, to nehrozf jim z strany tidne nebezpeef, ustali ponekud v bohopustem fidenf svem a jako by chteli zapuditi krvave stfny stale je desfcf, jali se po spusobu svem podporovati umenf. Jezovite, neobmezenf paid v zemi, staveli

pfe6etne klagtery a kostely; hrda, do zem6 prigedgf nebo zradou vlasti nemfrne zbohatla glechta, Morzinov6, Clamov6, Sporkov6, hlavne pak Albrecht z Valdgteina, budovala sob v Praze nadherna, rozsahle a vglin pfepychem rozmatil6 doby tehdejgf opatten6 palace, venku pak na svych lehce nabytych statcfch stav6la u paty starych, byvalymi majiteli opugt6nych a spustlych hradu pygn6 zarnky novov6k6, ale v ge to dal° se slohem tipin6 cizfm, cizfmi silami domacf umenf, nedavno jet kvetoucf, odstr6eno a v dpIne zapomenutf uvedeno byrti!

Nenf-li v t echich eeskeho naroda, nesmime to trpet ani eeskeho umenf, rozumovali, a volali do tech houfne vlagske stavitele, sochafe, malffe a jine umelce, jinni nand eesky musel konati sluibu podavaed.

Byl to poslednf &Vas eiste, v t echich v XVI. stoletf na mnoze oblibene renaissance, odtud pak sloh ten efm dal tim vice se kazil a jalovel, a pfevrhl se v tak zvand rokoko, jet hledajfc hlavnf situ svoji v nepfirozenych formach zevnejgfch a nevkusnem hrornadenf okras, vgem zasadam prave krasy drze se posmlvalo a jet dnes svymi zmrzadenymi a skroucenymi tidy oko nage urgf.

A jako stavitelstvf pozbylo i umenf sochafske a fezbafske v echich sveho vlastnfho vyrazu, dostalo se v nice cizincd, ponejvice Vlachti, jit pfinesli k nam z Ilima nepekny, naduty sloh Berniniho, kterYt pak s obnovenYm katolictvfm nag dam i kostel dpine opanoval.

Vlagtf sochafi a gtukatefi ozdobovali deskg kostely a palace velkomoine glechty sochami a medailony, karyatidami a vgeho druhu titerami a koneene se k tomu vgemu pfidrutil nezbytny ohromny cop, ktery individualnosti a pravernu tivotu del umelca techto velice na djmu byl.

Stavebnf ruch v XVII a XVIII stoletf v t echich panujfcf a plynoucf z toho pfehojne zamestninf byly pffeinou, le se v Praze stale znaeny pad sachet). zdriaval. &hem easu, jak pfirozeno, vznikli u nas vedle cizich take domacf sochafi, kteff ovgem take panujfcfmu smeru haven, ale nicmene dosti pamatek nam zanechali, jimt umeleckeha pojmutf a provedenf upffti nelze a ktere a po dnes dctu a obdiv vzbuzujf.

Z cele fady tehdej gfch pralskych sochafd stojf poinerne nejvYr ge Jan Ferd. Prokov, jent se r. 1688 v Praze narodil. Rodina Prokovova pochazela vlastne z Krajiny, odkudt se praded Ferdinand& Antonio Bracco, sochaf ei jak se tehda ffkalo kamenfk, do Prahy v druhe polovici XVI. stolete pfistehoval. Jsa v oboru svem dobrym pracovnfkem, zjednal si Antonin Prokov pfi eilem

tehdej gfm stavebnfm a umeleckam ruchu v Praze dosti zahy slugneho spole6enskeho postavenf a ptim6ten6ho jm6tif a stal se dne 6. kvetna 1591 me gt'anem Mengflio m6sta pralskeho, pti ktera prflenosti prokazal se listem o zachovalosti sve vystavenym Florentinem de Mordentis, infstodthcfm kraje Campiglione a Vavtincem Beylingerem, m6gt6nfnem v Uri, t6hoi krajen hejtmanem.

Antonin m61 syna Jana, tai kamenfka, jen se roku 1627 na Slovensko vystehoval; tomu narodil se ye Spigske Sabath roku 1652 synieek Jan, otec nageho Ferdinanda, jent se, puzen jsa touhou po domovine pfedku svych, v mladistvem jet velcu do Prahy vratil, kde se s malymi pfestavkami at do smrti sve, 28. prosince 1718, stale zdrioval, provozuje umenf sve.

Od neho zachovalo se a na nage dny vice peknych soch, z nicht se na Karlovu moste nachazejf zejmena sochy svatych Josefa, Barbory, Frantigka Borgia a Bolestne Panny Marie.

Jan Ferdinand veren jsa tradicfin rodinnym, stal se, kdyt dospel, uenem v dflne otce sveho, to vgak einil tak rychle pokroky, a po nedlouhern ease v thine otcovske nide= vice pflueiti se nemohl a proto vstoupil, aby se zdokonalil, do udenf k slavnemii tehda sochafi Guitainerovi. I zde delal znamenite pokroky, tak le jej mistr jeho, maje zhotoviti velkou sochu sv. Trojice na tepariske nimestf v Praze, za spolupracovnflca web) zvolil. Zde pracoval Prokov s Guitainerem od roku 1708 at do roku 1713, ale Cast sochy, jit on hotovil, jest tak bezdhonne vyteenosti, ae na prvnf pohled rozezni se od price mistsra jeho, cot hned tehda naletite oceneno bylo a zikladem slavne povesti Prokovovy se stab. S time sochafem pracoval jet na sage Nepoglcvrn,neho Neal Panny Marie na Hradeanech, kdel se rovnel vyznamenal.

Vida, le v Praze, v ohledu umeleckem tehda na velmi nfzkem stupni stojfcf, nieemu vice pfiueiti se nemdie, zatoutil po Italii, jet peed \ray prave tak jako nynf nesmfrnymi svymi pokiady umeleckyini kaideho slcuteeneho umelce sflou prima nezdolnou k sobe vabila; jakkoli se ze vgech sil pfieilioval, aby timyslu sveho dosahl, zustalo print jeho nespinene: nemohlt' najfti v Praze mute, jent by jej ochotne podporoval, sam pak nemel prostfedkil hmotnych, aby se na delgf a nikladnou cestu vydati mohl.

Vzdal se tedy, vida nezbytf, oblfbeneho planu sveho a obratil se, jsa sam sobe ponechiri, k studiu pffrody. Vnfmavi mysl a bystrY duch jeho zfskaly tfm mnoho a stala se

prave doba tato ddletitou pro umelecky rozvoj Prokovdv, jemut tehda verne po boku stal, radou i skutkem jej podporuje, vyteeny malff a intenyr Schor.

Studium Prokovovo bylo tak iisilovne, vide jeho talc opravdova, a nadinf umelecke tak znamenite, vgechny skorem price jeho vynikajf, nad obyeejnost, jsouce padnym ddicazem, le pravy umelec i ez vzord italskych pronikne a vznutf si uznanf vrstevnflcd svych i Oka pfigtfch.

S kaidou vettf pracf rostla i slava Prokovova a to byla zasloutena, nezdstala obmezena pouze na Cechy.

I za hranicemi vlasti nagf znali a vazili si nageho umelce a proto povolan do Slerska, aby tam v hlavnfm Trieste nektere velke price sochafske provedl.

Prokov uposlechl sice eestneho toho vyzvanf a ujal se s obvyklou pill price, ale bohutel nemel ji dokoneiti, nebot' kratce po pffjezdu svem do Slerska roznemohl se a choroba jeho stala se talc vaznou, a lath na neho nalehali, aby se vratil do Prahy.

Doufali, a domicf vzduch jej pozdravf, nadeje jejich byly ale bohutel marny. Prokov nezotavil se vice a zemfel po dlouhe trapne chorobe r. 1731, star jsa tepr y 43 roky, v dome svem na hofejgfm Novem mesa „u Hopfenstolcd" zvandm, jehot umele pracovany portal as dosud svedef, le byl majetkem znameniteho sochafe. Ddm tento oznaeila „Umelecka Beseda" peknou mramorovou pametrif deskou.

Pochovin byl Prokov za velike slivy v chrame sv. Martina.

Co povahy jeho se tyki, byl Prokov, jak v gichni souvecf, tivotopisci dosvedeujf, mut tich1 a klidny, jen, jsa v One vychovan, nehonil se za politky, alebrt jen sobe a umenf svemu gil. Vznegsene spoleenosti jej nevabily, v protoinnosti vysokych glechticu necftil se volnym, za to v gak tegilo jej nad infru, mohl-li se svymi umeleckymi soudruhy obcovati; stejne milou vgak mu byla i spoleenost mug , jit vyznali se v umenfch se sochafstvim pribuznYch. S tend se vidy rid a ochotne bavil a dekuje pfatelskemu tomu obcovinf, jak sam se vyznal, velikou east svych umeleckych dspechu.

Z dvou bratff Prokovovych potfval Antonin pti dvofe cisafe Karla VI. co bisnfk a malaff chvalne povesti, Josef pak byl sochafem, ale nevynikl nad prostfednost.

Dfla Prokovova jsou velmi cetna a proto obmezfme se zde vyt6enfm jen nejznamenitej gfch z nich. Na Karlovu moste nalezajf se: sv. Jan z Mathy (1714), sv. Vft (1714), sv. Vincenc Ferrarsky a sv. Prokop (1712), sv.

Frantigek Serafinsky, sv. Kajetan (1709) a velikolepi skupenf sv.

Frantigek Xaver a sv. Ignac z

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Loyoly, vynikajfcf neobyUjnou bohatostf figur a znamenitym provedenfm. Jeden z genie na skupenf sv. Franti§ka Xay. jest pry vend podobizna Prokovova. Dale ozdobil palac hrabete Morzina na Male strane rozlibymi socharskymi prAcemi, mezi nimi i dv6ma moufenfny, kteffi se nalezajf s obou stran vjezdu a co dflo mistrovsk6 obecn6 se obdivujf.

Slavin II —SPJST-

Learn Czech With Us 35th Lesson. Instrumental Singular. tim mim/natim dobrStm panem muiem tv*m/vatim modernimhradem strojem jejim ulici tou mou /na g dobrou 2enou pisni tvou /N/A moderni jeji kosti tim mSr m/nag im dobdm m6stem mofem tvOn/vaim modernim nadraiim jejim

The uses of the instrumental: 1. It denotes an instrument or means by which something is done: Pau perem. Jedu vlakem ( = by train) nebo autem (= by car, or drive).

Oteviram dvete klieem. ( = with a key).

Myju se vodou a mjrdlem. Platim dvacetikorunou. ( = twenty-crown note).

2. Instrumental used after some prepositions: s— with, together with, in company of: Jdu s Petrem do kina. Chi& s maslem.

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Verne se eesky Let Us Study Czech.

Lace tiiadvaeata—Lesson 23 Parts of Speech—The Adjective (pfidavne jmeno) The adjective qualifies, describes, or limits the noun to which it belongs.

Examples: dubovjr stal pilnjr student bratrav pfitel jarni den Adjectives are formed from: 1) Nouns: pjrcha (pride) - pygnk (proud) hrdina (hero)— hrdinnjr (heroic) 2) Verbs: hrati (to play) — hravk (playful) videti (to see) — viditelnjr (visible) pracovati (to work) — pracujici (working) 3) Other adjectives: maljr mali6kk. Adjectives may denote origin or material: Ex.: mestskjr, zlatjr. They may denote various relations of place: Ex.: zdej gi, motskk, denni, noenf, zimni, vederni, etc.

An adjective may be used in two ways: 1) attributively, closely linked with the noun it qualifies. Ex • krasna zahrada; zdrav elovek; 2) as part of the predicate (verb) Ex.: to zahrada je krasna; ten elovek je zdray.

In the attributive use, the adjective has hard, long form. krasn-1-7 krasn-A (fern.) krasn-E (neut.) or — "soft" ending for all 3 genders, such as in jarni, letni, etc.

HARD ENDING—SINGULAR (DECLENSION) FEM. MASC. dobra dobrk dobrou dobreho dobre dobreho dobre dobremu o dobre o dobrem dobrou dobrkm SOFT ENDING jarni jarni jarni jar jarni jarnimu o jarni o jarnim jarni jarnim HARD ENDING—PLURAL jarni dobti jarnich dobrYch

dobrkm dobre o dobrkch dobrkmi

jarnim jarni o jarnich jarnimi

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The most widely used short adjectives are: zdrav, nemocen, hotov, spokojen, jist, znam, laskav, schopen. They are used to complement (aid) certain verbs. Ex.: byl vesel, smuten, spokojen, geasten; citil se zdrav; zustal svoboden. *** Possessive adjectives are derived from personal nouns: otciiv, The suffix-fly is used for adjectives derived from masculine nouns.

Jan—Janfiy Karel—Karlfiv otec—otcfry The suffix— in serves for feminine nouns: MATKA— mat6in sestra— sestfin Jitka— Jit6n Adjectives Used as Nouns 1) masc.: vratny, pracujici, cestujici, krej61, priwodel 2) fern.: dovolend, kopand, podivand 3) neut.: vstupne, jizdne, gkolne.

pied— in front of, before: Stojim pied domem. Odegel pied hodinou. za— behind: Amerika je za mofem.

Honza be2i za Karlem. nad— above, over: Nad stolem visi lampa. pod— under, below: Sedime pod stromem. mezi— between, among: Jsme tady mezi pfateli. Brno leif mezi Prahou a Bratislavou.

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The letters k, h, ch, d, t, n, and r are softened before — I in the nom. pl. masculine. Ex.: velkjr vojak — velci voja.ci dralijr pritel — drazi ptatele tichk hoch — ti gi hogi dobrk doktor — dobti doktoti eeskk delnik — eati delnici krasnk pes — krasni psi mladjr had — mladi hadi Zenatk student — 2enati studenti anglickk namotnik — anglieti narnotnici. *** Many adjectives possess only the long (attributive) form which must therefore be used in the predicate as well: slavnY vojak — on je slavny krasne dite — to dite je krasne The stem-vowel is lengthened in the predicate form: zdrav' — zdrav slab — slab mladY — mlad (This short form is seldom used in colloquial speech).

( = bread and butter). Hraju si s malym chlapcem. Setkal jsem se s pfitelem. (to meet). Seznamil jsem se se zajimavYm elovekem. (to make acquaintance).

Nemohl jsem se dorozume't s tim cizincem. (to make oneself understood). Louthn se s otcem a matkou. (to say good-bye, to part).

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Note: Med, za, nad, pod, mezi with instrumental denote position (like na with locative), but with accusative they denote motion, direction (like na with accusative). Observe: Obraz visi nad stolem. aivdm obraz nad still. Petr stoji pied na gim domem. Alena pfichdzi peed nag dam.

3. Instrumental used after some verbs: Stal se mjrni ptitelem. (to become) Zastal poctivjrm elovekem. (to stay— honest man) Udelali ho teditelem. (to make— manager, headmaster). Zvolili ho poslancem. (to choose, elect— member of parliament) Note: After the verb bYt instrumental denotes function, temporary state or result: Jirka je nejlep gim studentem.

On the other hand nominative denotes permanent, essential quality, classification: Praha je hlavni mesto CSSR. Pes je zvite. (animal) Other verbs: hkbat rukou (move with), hazet kamenem (throw a stone), toeit volantem (turn steering wheel), §ettit energil (save, economize), plktvat jidlem (waste), chlubit se aspechem (boast of success), napinit sklenici vodou (fill), trpet zimou (suffer from cold).

4. Adverbial function. Besides expressing instrument instrumental also answers questions: How? (way or manner of action): Odpovedel otazkou. (question) Rekl tichkm hlasem. (in a low, quiet, voice) Which way? (through): Dival se do pokoje oknem. Sel lesem.

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SPJST July Jamboree Barbecue Cookoff and Building Fundraiser SPJST Lodge 196, Katy (Houston) V.F.W. Hall - Katy, Texas

Saturday, July 9, 1994 Entry Fees ($5 late fee applies after June 20) Brisket (10 lbs.) $20, Fajitas (5 lbs.) $15, Beans (1 gallon) $10 Send inquiries to Jednota Houston; West Lodge No. 196; Robert Castillo, President; 10314 Cutting Horse Lane; Houston, Texas 77064.

Prizes: First Place Trophy Second Place Ribbon in All Categories, Including Showmanship Trophy Judging will be at 4:00 p.m.

Dinner Kits * Cold Drinks Cake Auction * Prize Drawings * Disc Jockey

Wednesday, June 22, 1994—VkSTNIK/15

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SPJST CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY'

p.m. Permit No. 1-75-1052324-8. "Barbara's Kitchen" will be open.) *** 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

LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Thursday, June 23—McLennan County Crop Tour and Supper Friday, June 24—Malone Coop Annual Meeting and Supper Saturday, June 25—Walker-Maass Families Reunion Sunday, June 26—Sykora Family Reunion

LODGE NO. 32, VICTORIA Wednesday, July 13—Meeting/DuPont Park Social; 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, August 10—Monthly meeting; VCEC Building, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, September 14—Monthly meeting, VCEC Building, 7:30 p.m.

For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6, please call George Straten at (817) 826-5863.

LODGE NO. 35, ELK Saturday, June 25—Texas Heartbeat Saturday, June 2—Texas Style Saturday, July 9—OPEN Sunday, July 10—Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m.

Saturday, July 16—Sidekick Saturday, July 23—Cherokee Rose Saturday, July 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. 9, SNOOK (Local lodge meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.; Youth Club meetings are at 6:30 p.m.) ***

LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX (Local lodge meetings are held the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m.)

LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS (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. 39, BRYAN (Local lodge meetings are held the last Sunday of every month at 4 p.m. at the lodge home.) ***

LODGE NO. 17, NEW TABOR Friday, July 1—Monthly Meeting at 7 p.m.

(Appreciation for local lodge sales representatives.)

Saturday, July 16—Fifth Annual Tarok Tournament (Registration at 8:30 a.m.; plag begins at 9:30 a.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.)

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

LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN Sunday, June 26—Battle Dance ($6 per person), The Zetka's Band and Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six Plus Two, 3-8 p.m.

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

LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Saturday, June 25—Sebek Reunion Monday, June 27—Trustees' Meeting and Hall Clean Up Sunday, July 10—District Two Y.A.D. Monday, July 11—Lodge Meeting, 7 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. ***

LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Friday, June 24—Private Rental Saturday, June 25—Dance: After Dark, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Sunday, June 26—District Three Youth Activity Day; registration from 9 - 10 a.m.

Saturday, July 2—Dance: Texas Most Wanted, 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.

Thursday, July 7—Concerned Citizens for Responsible Government Meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, July 9—Private Rental (Local lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. Youth Club meetings are the third Thursday 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. On premises catering available. For information, callthe hall at 352-9139. To reserve hall, please contact Melvin Steger at 365-6564.

LODGE NO. 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Saturday, June 25—Czech Harvesters of Dallas Sunday, June 26—Southerland Family Reunion, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Immanuel Lutheran Church reception for pastor.

Friday, July 1—Audit of all books, 7 p.m.

Saturday, July 2—Vrazel Polka Band Sunday, July 3—No Lodge Meeting Tuesday, July 5—Lodge meeting at 7:30 p.m. honoring sales representatives; ice cream, cake and cookies after the meeting.

Friday, July 8—Brian Gowan Saturday, July 9—King of Swing Sunday, July 10—Bartek Family Reunion; also District Two Y.A.D. at Flag Hall Friday, July 15—Family Night, 6:30 p.m.

Hamburgers and French fries; Lodge 47 Youth Club Lock-in Saturay, July 16—Fritz Hodde and Fabulous Six Sunday, July 17—Jezek-Kotrla Reunion Friday, July 22—Karoake Bar, Hamburgers and French fries available Saturday, July 23—Second Annual Barbecue Cook-Off—All day long; dance at night; music

by Jerry Haisler and The New Editions Sunday, July 31—Matinee Dance with music

by Charlie's Swingmasters.

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

LODGE NO. 49, ROWENA Game socials are every 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. ..* 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. 66, WACO Saturday, June 25—Billy Roy and Crosswind Game nights (Taroky, dominoes, etc.) are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m.

Members, please bring snacks.

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

Saturday, June 25—Wolf-Butler Wedding Reception Monday, March 27—American Legion, 7 p.m.

Saturday, July 2—Lodge Meeting, 4 p.m.

SUPERGAMES at 7 p.m.

Saturday, July 9—Stark-Hicks Wedding Reception Sunday, July 10—Spiegelhauer Reuion Saturday, July 16—Marwitz-Koonsen Wedding Reception Saturday, July 23—Stelich-Schneider Wedding Reception Sunday, July 24—Moon Reunion Monday, July 25—American Legion 7 p.m.

Saturday, July 30—Lopez Wedding Reception Sunday, July 31—Holland Baseball Banquet (Game night every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP1-74615.1395-8; AL-00061-9887-0) 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. 155 AUSTIN Please note that the Lodge 155 Annual Picnic originally scheduled for June 18 has been postponed until a later date. More details as they become available.

LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA Saturday, June 18—Texas Brew (C/W) Saturday, June 25—Dixie River (OW) (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.

For reservations, call (713) 487-3297.)

LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Saturday, June 25—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. 88, HOUSTON Thursday-Friday, June 23 -24—AARP Defensive Driving Classes; Call Homer Alexander, 681-3304 Saturday, June 25—Jack Melick: "Piano Man;" Big Band Music; Dress Code; $10 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, July 30—Music by the Jodie Mikula Orchestra of Ennis, Texas. 8 p.m. to midnight.

Saturday, August 27—Music bythe Sulak Brohers of Ennis, Texas. 8 p.m. to midnight.

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

LODGE NO. 107, FLORESVILLE (Lodge 107 monthly meetings are the second Sunday of every month at 4 p.m. at the lodge hail, 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 (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, June 17—Lodge Meeting at 2 p.m.

Sunday, August 14—Lodge Meeting at 2 p.m.

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

LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON Saturday, June 25—Wayne Martin Saturday, July 2—No Dance Saturday, July 9—Head Over Heels Saturday, July 16—Crossfire Saturday, July 23—Wayne Martin Saturday, July 30—Mountain Creek (All Saturday night dances are from 8:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. Lodge membership monthly meetings are the first Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. Trustees' meetings are on the same dates at 6:30 p.m.) ***

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. 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, June 24—Texas Unlimited Saturday, June 25—Dehonaires (Private party room available. For more information, call Albert at 255-8157.) ***

LODGE NO. 188, CENTERVILLE (Game times: Sunday, 2 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; lodge monthly meetings on the first Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m.) *** LODGE NO. 191, LUFKIN Wednesday, June 22—Cloggers Friday, June 24—Polka Club Saturday, June 25—Private Party —SPJST-

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16/VESTNIK—Wednesday, June 22, 1994

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SPJST CELEBRATING 100 YEARS IN 1997 The 100th Anniversary of the SPJST will be here in just three short years. Our founders would beam with pride if they could be here to see how we have grown to make a difference in the lives of so many people.

Our people can be found in more than one hundred communities throughout the state of Texas.

They are there in our lodges providing: *community involvement, with a commitment to education, building values and character; family and the kind of activities that bring families together; youth activities that will equip our youth with a sense of belonging and leadership skills for their growth and values for their development; *meaningful ways to preserve our rich cultural heritage.

Financially speaking, the SPJST. is: *a provider of insurance products to protect you and your family; *a sense of stability in an uncertain world, backed by more than $100 million in assets.

SPJST - Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas 520 North Main Street * Temple, Texas 76501 1 (800) 727-7578 * (817) 773-1575

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