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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 ISSN-07458800 VOLUME 82 N-UMBER 28
July 20, 1994
Sister Jennie Borovec and Brother Ben Wolff
SPJST recognizes Age 96 members The SPJST offers its congratulations to two of its most recent members to attain the "Grand Age of 96." They are Sister Jennie Pazderny Borovec, a member of Lodge 67, Schulenburg and Brother Ben Wolff, a member of SPJST Lodge No. 89, Rosebud. By achieving this landmark, Sister Borovec and Brother Wolff are entitled to all SPJST membership benefits with no further dues or assessments required. Sister Jennie Pazderny Borovec Jennie Pazderny Borovec was born on May 17, 1898 in Amansville, Texas. Her parents were John and Joanna Pazderny, who immigrated to the United States from Czechoslovakia. Sister Pazderny and Brother Charles Borovec were married on September 10, 1918 in San Antonio, Texas. Charles worked in the gravel pit in La Grange while Jennie worked as a homemaker and housewife. The Borovec family was blessed with two children, a son, and a daughter, Hilda Petras. Brother Charles Borovec passed away on December 25, 1963 and their son died on September 18, 1968. Sister Borovec's daughter, Hilda, lives with her husband, George, in La Grange, Texas. Sister Borovec also has one sister living; a sister and two brothers are now deceased. Among the many activities she has Sister Jenny Borovec is the center of attention as she is joined by the Thomas Petras family. Pictured, from left, they are Melissa, Candace (greatgranddaughter) and Thomas Petras (youngest grandson).
enjoyed over the years are crocheting, embroidery work and quilt making. She also enjoyed going to dances and parties and talks about the days when she would attend the dances in a carriage drawn by horses. For the past ten-and-a-half years, Sister Borovec has resided in a La Grange rest home. Sister Jennie is the proud grandmother of three grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. Many of her family members also belong to the SPJST. The SPJST extends its beSt wishes to you, Jennie, for your continued health and well-being.
Brother Ben Wolff Brother Ben Wolff was born on March 28, 1898 in Shelby, Texas. His parents were Henry E. Wolff and Henrietta (Feesler) Wolff. Before Brother Ben married, he worked in a saddle shop in Temple, Texas. It was during this time that he learned the "baseball stitch"—a skill that would later be greatly appreciated by his children. When their baseballs came apart at the seams, Ben would fix them up like new ... In 1920, Brother Wolff married Lillie Augusta Piel in Temple, Texas. Their marriage was blessed with three children: Anita A. Kaulfus of Temple, Texas; Marvin B. Wolff and his wife, Ethel Faye, of San Antonio, Texas and Margie N. Kraemer, and her husband, Clarence, of Rosebud, Texas.
West Area SPJST Lodges Join Mayor in Proclaiming Fraternal Week West Mayor William 'Tolley" Pareya signs a proclamation declaring June 8 - 14 Fraternal Week in West. Witnessing the signing of the proclamation, standing (left to right) are: Robert Dobecka, vice president and fraternal activity coordinator of Lodge 6, Cottonwood; Joseph Holasek, president of Lodge 36, West; and Anne Emery, secretary of Lodge 54 (standing in for Maxine Sefcik). Photo Courtesy of West
continued to farm for many years. Being During the first years of marriage, Brother Ben drove a buggy for Dr. of a fraternal nature, Ben would often furnish his mule and baler to help his Stolgie while he made his rounds. It was Ben's duty to drive friends and neighwhile the doctor bors bale hay. slept and to feed and Brother Ben is care for the horses at a life-long member of the Salem each stop. They often drove through Lutheran Church at Terry's Chapel. the rain, snow and He served on the bitter cold to tend to the sick. council of the Brother Ben likes church and acted to talk about the as a handyman, "old days." As he doing repair work recalls, mud was a and other necessary tasks to help way of life back in the congregation. the early 1900s. Asphalt highways An avid fishwere unheard of and erman, Ben loved the roads to Temple playing cards and Brother Ben Wolff were sometimes dominoes. He impassable with a now likes to play team and wagon. Rivers an creeks bingo, watch television and listen to the would overflow and mud would be axle radio. He especially enjoys polka and deep on the wagon wheels. Heavy wag- waltz music. ons would cut deep into the mud and He and his wife, Lillie, reside at the mire, causing a jolting and uncomfort- Heritage House Nursing Home in able ride for those who followed. Some Rosebud, Texas. folks just walked and found other ways The SPJST extends its best wishes to to make due until the weather cleared you, Ben, for your continued health and well-being. and the roads were passable again. Like many of their neighbors, Brother Ben and family farmed in the Compiled by the Office Zabcikville, Airville and Barclay area. of the Supreme Lodge President Following World War Two, the family moved to Rosebud, Texas where they —SPJST-